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Keep Posted-Order Free Special Literati
IVyf C^ * _1 ^a\7c« "^ ^"^ ^ 'one lorn creetur; everv
lYlrSi VSUmmiClgC ^<*y2>- think goes contralry wUh me and I
feel the cold more than other people." Bring out
all the "lone lorn creetur's" to see David Copperfield, Mr. Exhibitor, and neither you nor
the creetur's will feel the cold===literally and otherwise. The warm influence of Da\ id,
Peggotty, Ham and Little Em'ly will spread a natural heat==no need for radiators. Get
booked as follows:
The Early Life of David Copperfield
Little Em'ly and David Copperfield
The Loves of David Copperfield -
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First of the series
Released Tuesday, Oct. 17
\ Second of the series
I, Released Tuesday, Oct. 24
Third of the series
Released Tuesday. Oct. 3 I
The Higher Law
Released Tuesday, Oct. 9th
THE mute appeal of a mother's love draws to her
the child from whom she has been separated.
The action involves a minister, a sailor, who
finds a final resting place with Neptune, and the wife and
child he leaves to the mercies of a mercenary world.
The picture combines the healthy atmosphere of
the church, the sea and the home.
The
Tempter .od Dan Cupi
Released Friday, Oct. 13th I
T
HE great Tempter, the evil spirit, which haunts ai
plays havoc with the hearts of weaklings, fights
battle royal with Dan Cupid.
On the outcome of the struggle depends the hapf
ness of a father, a lover and his bride.
Dan Cupid wins and the Devil is
a victim.
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THE MOVING PICTTJRK WORLD
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"THE LAND THIEVES"
A FEATURE OF FEATURES
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E[ Cajon Valley Soathetn California
Will be released October Sth.
Thii llm is the superlative of Weatern production.
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RELEASE DATE, MONDAY, OCTOBER
Siniie of Ih 'iie featun-s are tvticr Iluin ,,Ihers,
estem featore
talent. Y'onr
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American Film M/^miacloring Company,
Motion Picture* Va. & Sale
Prodocers of Firing l Cowley ficmres
vsH\^'iir,^?K- CHICAGO. ILLINOIS
les Co., Sole Agents for the U. S. and Canada.
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WEDNESDAY
MILITARY AND WESTERN
HIS SISTER'S SWEETHEART HE WAS A MILLIONAIRE
(Military)
R.eleased October 6tK
Big Military Picture with a tender love
story.
HIS MOTHER'S HYMN
(T>rama)
Released October 13tK
A Subject worthy of the Title and worth
show ing.
(Comedy)
Released October lltH
[n especially good comedy of a man who
ought he was a millionaire.
Corner in Criminals {Comtdy
A Lover's Ruse {Comedy)
I^Released October 18tKi
Av^^plit Reel Showing Two Dandy Comcd
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REMEMBER-ALL OUR FILM? ARE TINTED AND TONED.
SOLD THROUGH M. P. D. & ^. Co.
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Thinhouser Co.,
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HK Pictures Co. of
Rex, Champion,
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Melics, Qaumont, St. Louis Motion Picture Co.
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All up-to-da^e houses arc now installing the
"Corcoran System."
/ for Price List No. 5
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ORCORAN, Inc.
REET :: NEW YOR'C CITY'
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Current News Pictures in
photographic slides
Most of the big daily papers and
mag^azines depend upon the
American Press Association
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for photog^raphs of news
happen! ng^s the world over.
A shde service for
Moving Picture Theatres
has just been inaug^urated.
Every event of starthng;
importance is covered.
Each shde carries descriptive
text covering the subject, briefly
but comprehensively.
The New \'ork, Savoy, Ganes,
Nemo and Washington
Theatres are showing the
pictures in New \ ork City, and
the Grand Opera House in
Brooklyn. They make a hit.
A week's service consists of
24 slides — 4 slides are mailed
each weekday.
Price $20.00 a week.
Address Photo-News Slide Department
American Press Association
225 West 39th St.
New York City
LOST ILLUSIONS!
WE ALL HAVE
LOST ILLUSIONS!
W'c who write and read this — how many pet
(Irt-ams and sclicmes wc have seen shattered ; how
often and lon^ wc have eagerly waited for
Things That Never Came ; liow many times wc
have watched for the Dawn That Never Broke.
Just night — bleakness and blackness - failure and
folly — pain anH the death of the summer rose!
This is just an Allusion to
"LOST ILLUSIONS"
Released, Thursday, Oct. 5th
It i> a grapliic tale of a married woman's love
for a married man (a married man not her hus-
band ). and runs the gamut of all the human emo-
tions. In the end peace and purity prevail, and
Virtue (and Ke\^ arc triumphant!
It is unnatural for one to be
without "LOST ILLUSIONS"
Rex
MOTION PICTURE
MFG. CO.
maKes one eacK vreeK at
5 7 3-5 79 tleventh Ave.
New YorK City
The concern that's concerning ever\-bodv!
Sales Co. says if there is tinyone who doubts the
quality of Rex he is Lost to Delusions!
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Large Lakes of Italy
Tl"ESDAY, OCT. 10
The large lakes of Italy are alone in their
glory. They possess an atmosphere that is
not to be found about any other of the world's
famous lakes. Lake Maggiore is the pride of
all Italians and is here shown in all its beauty.
Some e.xcellent views are had of the Borro-
mees Islands, and numerous character studies
of native boatmen plying their queer craft.
Thou Shalt Not Steal
ON THE S.\ME REEL
-\ chronicle of the horrible shock of two
would-be burglars who made a bad start by
robbing a parson. An experienced crook
would have known that a parson is lean pick-
ing. The parson is in part to blame for fur-
nishing them with temptation by his solicitude
for his "treasure." They thought it was
money, but the treasure was only a sermon,
entitled: 'Thou Shalt Not Steal."
Running Fawn's Chief
SATURD.W, OCT. 1 4
A grippmg narrative of frontier days when
the crooked gambler was to be found in every
town or camp. A man who cheats at cards
will cheat at anything else, hence the under-
handed means employed bj' a half-breed card
sharp, in this picture, to revenge his exposure
by a worthy Indian, and the Indian's rescue b\
Running Fawn, who later becomes his bride.
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145 West 45th Street
NEW YORK
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NEW MACHINES FOR OLD!
Stop Tinkering Your Old M. P. Machine. Write me, ttating Make, Factory Number, and Condition af jmir aa-
chine, also what make of new machine you desire — 1 WILL DO THE REST I
Any Old Machine Will Project a Picture. Any OF the Latest Models Will Gire 'ou a Good Picture. When Ut*d
in Connection with the Hallberg Standard Economizer, You Get the Best that Money Can Buy, Not only Im Savinf
on Your Electric Bill, but in Quality of Light on Screen. If You Arc Using any Other Make of Current Sarer, Write
for my Exchange Proposition for the "Hallberg," Stating Make You Hare, and Particulars of Your Current.
All makes Moving Picture Machines, Supplies, Electra Carbons, Etc., always in stock.
Send 25 cent* for ffallberg's 1912 Motion Picture Catalogue and Reference Book; on firtt
order of $2.00 or more, credit will be given for the 25 cents.
Complete line of Opera Chairs and all supplies for M. P. Theatre
/ furnish free catalogue of any make M. P. Machine,
and circulars of supplies.
I EQUIP YOUR THEATRE COMPLETELY
HALLBERG, 36 East 23rd St., New York
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
G. W. Bradenburgh
Cinematograph Films
233 North ElKhlb Street, Philadelphia. Pa
Phon*. Market JJ4
Cablci Brad-Fllm*. Phlla.
Ced«i A. B. C, Sth Edition
Independent Film Service
We are not limited to our
buying by any combinations.
We can refuse an>' subject
that is poor, other exchanges
cannot. We buy films from
twenty foreign makers. Others
from three. We buy all the
feature films for which state
rights are sold afterward. We
do not rent duped films, and
do not be duped by fake com-
binations of manufacturers
and exchanges. They do not
combine for the good of the
exhibitor, they arc not philan-
thropists.
First class service, i8 reels week-
ly. $15 — 3 daily change.
First class service, 24 reels week-
ly, $24 — 4 daily change.
First class service, 30 reels week-
ly, $40 — 5 daily change.
First class service, 36 reels week-
ly, $50 — 6 daily change.
Write for list of Special releases,
the very best films obtainable. We
provide one sheet, three sheets, and
banners for these e.xclusive releases.
Write for lists and prices.
Bargain lists of films from $8 to
$50 per reel, ready September 8.
Titles made to your order, 5 ft.
minimum, 45c. each, colored.
Ajax Film cement, $1.00 per doz.
bottles, works both films.
"High Speed" Professional Re-
winders (no toy), $3.00 each.
"Pearl white" condensers, 70c.
each.
Leader stock, red or blue, one
cent per foot.
Independent Film Service
231 NortH 8tH Street
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EXHIBITORS :
We h«Te contracted for the E.XCLUSIVE
AMERICAN RIGHTS for ■ teriei of film
production! conceded to be the GREATEST
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TION PHOTOGR-fPHY. BAR NONE. Cor-
respondence lolicited from first-class house*
onlT^ as the prices of these feature* will be
prooibitire for the smaller exhibitor.
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COMING-MONDAY, OCT. 9
"BETTER L.„"ai„e5 BLIND
A Powerful Drama-film Together With
"The Motor Chair"
A NOVELTY COMEDY
ECLAIR QUALITY IN BOTH
Exchanges, Take Notice!
ORDERS FOR THE INITIAL ISSUE OF
ECLAIR AMERICAN FILM
SHOULD BE PLACED NOW
TO INSURE PROPER ATTENTION
First Release November 7,
will be a most pretentious production of great historical
value.
STAGED IN TWO REELS
and sold together at no ad\ ance in price.
Write For Particulars.
ECLAIR FILM CO.
FORT LEE
— NEW JERSEY
THE ENTERPRISE (Portable)
CALCIUM GAS OUTFIT
Price with carrying ca5c, $35.00
Is the only Substitute for Electricity for projecting Motion Picture
or Stcreopticon Views and is the
ONLY SATISFACTORY PORTABLE OUTFIT
;.c.,,-,;-.c ;t ..p<:r-ite> bv WATF.R PRESSURE, IS CONSTANT. RKGU-
L.\R .\ND RELI.^BLE and has no complicated spring valves to cor-
rode, chc^ke up and otherwise get out of order. Is patented.
"OXONE" in SQUARE CAKES is most satisfactory for the produc-
tion of oxygen gas.
'-' -r Sale by Dealers Ei-:r rj:hcre
EntBrprlSB UptlCdl Ml|. COi 564.572 W. laalolph Str««t. CHICAGO. ILL.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
JIST STOP AND THINK
We do all the planning and scheming for you — we've solved all the big and little
problems that stand between you and the BEST FILMS ON THE MARKET.
THIS OIR SECOND YEAR
finds us very carefully building on the sure foundation of complete success^
keeping steady pace with the wonderful developments and improvements of
the art of MOTION PICTURE PHOTOGRAPHY.
REPUTATION
like Rome, cannot be built in a day; but unless maintained may be lost
in an hour. SKILL and EXPERIENCE more than MONEY are the
ESSENTIALS.
WE ARE PROUD OF THIS WEEKLY PROGRAM
Monday Imp, Eclair, Yankee, American, Champion
Tuesday Thanhouser, Bison, Powers
Wednesday Champion, Solax, Reliance, Ambrosio, Nestor
Thursday Rex, American, Imp
Friday Yankee, Solax, Lux, Thanhouser, Bison
Saturday Powers, Itala, Gt. Northern, Nestor, Reliance
Compare it on the screen with any other and it will be proved beyond doubt that our
films contain more real humor, sentiment and beautiful settings, skillfully blended into
stories that hold one as only a masterpiece can hold, reflecting the tastes and customs of
back ages as well as portraying the scenes and events of the day.
ESTIMATION OF POPULAR OPINION HAS BEEN THE SILENT
SALES MAN OF OUR VARIOUS BRANDS
THROUGHOUT THE LAND
Follow That Impulse and Try Oor Program
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111 East 14th Street :: :: New York
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Tuetday. October 10th, 1911
"HOW MRS. MURRAY SAVED
THE AMERICAN ARMY"
United Slates History Series No. 6
CAST.
Mrs Morray Miriam Nesbitt
Her daugbter, Faith Mabel Trunnelle
George Wasblngton Charles Ogle
Israel Patnam Bobert Brower
Bob, a yoang OontineDtal Officer.
Harold M. Shaw
T. ..I w n^ i Herbert Barrington
British Officers \ Stuart Holmes
To allow Putnam's division of tbe army,
moving from lower New Tork to Harlem
Heights, time to escape, STrs. Murray and
her daughter entertained the British officers.
A stirring story is combined with the his-
torical incident.
THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc.
Friday, October 13th, 1911
''AT THE THRESHOLD
OF LIFE"
Produced in co-operation v^ith the
National Kindergarten Association
CAST.
Miss Gray, a young society girl.. Mary Fuller
Roger Hewitt Marc McDennott
Murphy, a good for nothing .Edward O'Connor
His Wife Mrs. Wm. Bechtel
Milie, their lame child Kathleen Coughlin
I Leonie Flugrath
Their other children Yale Boss
I^Harriette Mendel
A film of purpose, showing the need of
more Kindergartens. As in our other films
of a similar character, there is au appeal-
ing story told. This film is an aid to a
noble work.
Wednesday, October 11th, 1911
"MAE'S SUITORS"
CAST
Mae ! Elsie McLeod
Her Father Harry Eytinge
Tbe Principal Suitor John E. Cumpaoo
t'aptain of tbe Yacht Harry Linson
( Wadsworth Harria
■iM r^.^ c I. J William Bailer
ihe Other Suitors ] John Dillon
[Richard Tucker
A bright, lively farce, showing how Mae's
father took her away on a yacht to get nd
of ber many suitors, a^d bow they all got
engaged as sailors on tbe yacht. Full of fun.
Saturday, October 14th, 1911
"HER WEDDING RING"
CAST.
Au Old Miuer William We6t
His Daughter Alice Weeks
Wild Dick, whom she Is forced
to marry Charles Ogie
.V Young Easterner Harold M. Shaw
A strong Western drama showing how a
"Oman's nobility of character makes a dif-
feient man of her hitherto worthless husband.
Send for a circular de«crlptiTe of the Edison
Lobby Display Frame.
72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
National Guard Encampment
AT FORT RILEY, KANSAS
Champion release for Monday, Oct. 9th, 1911
a sight of the troops that will make you brace up with vigor. Replete with
active military maneuvers of Kansas State Militia.
- Naught to be gained without Champ Films.
WHAT THE INDIANS DID
Champion release for Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 1911
Indians disguise as Cavalrymen and attack a coach carrying gold nug-
gets. Tom Bailey gets wind of it — disguises his cowboys as redskins and
swoop upon the marauders. The precious stuff is saved and — a pretty ro-
mance culminated.
Each Monday
Military
Each Wednes-
day Western
or topical.
BOTH GOOD.
Sold Through
Motion Picture Distributing
& Sales Co.
CHAMPION FILM COMPANY
MARK M. DINTENFASS. General Manager
12 EAST 15th ST., NEW YORK City
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Trad* Mark
RELEASED OCTOBEK 2nd, 1911
TOO MANY BURGLARS
Mrs. IJrown is dccidt-flly careless with her jewelry, Icav
ing it lie around in easy access to any one who might enter
Wishing to teach htr a lesson, Mr. Brown writes a letter
to his actor fricnci tn enter his house a*: a hurglar to scare
her. But on second thought. Brown deci<U-s to play burglar
himself. Wifey, however, finds the letter and sends it, and
so when a real burglar appears upon the sceno she thinks
him her hubby's friend and treats him royally. The actor
enters almost simultaneous with Brown, and, each thinking
the other the real article, a tight ensues. Mcanwhili- the
real hurglar, hearing the skirmi>h. hides in a cl
until he is forced out by moth powder. The v\>
happily for everybody but the real burglar.
AfProximatc Length 49*^ fi-ft.
r. Bragg, a Fugitive
Bragg has the Physical Culture fad luit when it comes to a show-di>wn he weakens. Shame, however, forces him
to resent an insult offered Mrs. Bragg by the butcher, and he punishes him. The meat purveyor falls, and Bragg,
getting blood on his hand, thinks he has killed him, and for awhile is a self-accuse<l fugitive from justice. Mrs.
BraKv;, with the aid of the police captain, keeps up the hallucination until he is cured of his "strong-arm"" mania.
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RELEASED OCTOBER 5th, 1911
The Making of a Man
How the Good in a Shiftless Actor Was Brought Out.
.\ barnstorming company is playing at the village thea-
ter and a young girl becomes fascinated by the leading
man. There is a dance i;iven during the stay of the com-
pany in the town, and the girl meets the actor, who at-
tends. 'Tis the old stor\- — her infatuation grows into love.
Her father, who has a terrible aversion for actors, be-
comes almost despotic when he finds that his daughter is
smitten with the actor, and his unreasonable discipline
causes her to leave home to follow iiim. The actor real-
izes that he honestly loves the little girl, and so he marries
her at once. Her father, however, forces her back home
;is she is under age. The actor determines to make him-
■^elf worthy of her, and his ambitious efforts meet with
success. He returns to claim his wife, but is told she is
dead — -for she was considered dead by her family when she
tinally left home in search of him Fate, however, brings
them together in a most unlooked for manner.
A ('proximate Length 1,000 feet.
RELEASES FOR NEXT WEEK
October 9th, 1911
ITALIAN BLOOD
An Illustration of what might haxe been the Result
of Indifference.
DRAMATIC
Approximate Le'i'jth 'i-o fret
October 12th. 1911
Trailing the Counterfeiter comedk
Approximate Lenyiii 5J9 feet.
JOSH'S SUICIDE comEDY
.Ipi'-roxi^'^iU- Lt>-gth jiC'O feet.
BIOGRAPH COMPANY, .
11 East i4th Street, New York City
Licensees of the
OTION PICTURE PATENTS CO.
CEORCE KLEINE, Selllna Agant for Chicago,
166 Sta<« SlrMt, Chicago, IH.
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LUBIN FILMS
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Released Wednesday, October 4th
Length about 1000 feet
The Idle Boast
This powerfully dramatic story taught a man that there are better things in
the world than mere monev.
Released Thursday, October 5th
Length about 1000 feet
His Exoneration
A Western story of love and strife beginning in the East. Chock-full of ac-
tion. Plot skilfully woven and the love feature especially good.
Length about 600 feet.
Split Reel.
Length about 400 feet*
Revenge
Is Sweet
Lazy Sam's revenge on the deacon
was certainly a dandy. Oh, how hor-
rified the minister was ! Oh, wicked
deacon ! It's a continuous scream of
fun.
From the Field
to the Cradle
Modern methods of handling milk
from the cow to the consumer.
Weighing, filtering, sterilizing the
bottles, etc., and finally baby at
"quick lunch."
Released Saturday, October 7th
Released Monday, October 9th
Length about 1000 fee^
"What Will Be, Will Be"
A dashing love story that ends up with a triple wedding. It fairly hums with
action, and there are all kinds of schemes both for breaking and for welding
Love's chains.
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Model New Studios, 20th and Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
Chicago: 208 N. Fifth Avenue
London: 45 Gerrard St., W.
Berlin: 35 Friedrich Sir.
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Monday, October 2d
"Our Navy
Here is where we get thoroughly acquainted with the boys that iii'i! inr hafi!< -,hii)>< watrh iIiL-m at
work and at play and get a line on the sea-fighters of our Nation.
"THE WAGER "
Tuesday, October 3d
Nothing so good as a laugh. "Its a cure for the darkest ills, and it lightens
the doctor's bills." This will win grateful and everlasting appreciation.
MISS LII.IIAN \\ALKER
"The Mate of the John M."
Wednesday, October 4th
A romance of the high seas. Shipwreck separates a sailor from his sweet-
heart ;ind the same mighty deep brings him back to his anxious loved one. It
fairly scintillate- with strong situations.
/ESA KIEFt
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"CARRS REGENERATION
Friday, October 6th
The portrayal of the two sides of human nature, demon atid divine, and tht
power of self-control in subduing the first and cultivating the latter. A reflcctiv.
impress.
"UPS AND DOWNS"
Saturday, October 7th
The humors of a young married couple in their efforts at housekeeping. The
wife has a sealskin taste and the husband has a moleskin income. They certainly
do thin<rs funnv
HELE-N GARDNER
Next Week
Next Week
•DADDYS BOY AND MAMMY "—Southern Military- Drama. . ... Mondav, October oth
•THE MISSING WILL"— Popular Drama Tuesday. October loth
"THE INDIAN FLUTE"— Poetic Indian Picture Wednesdav. October i ith
"ANSWER OF THE ROSES '—An Italian Romance Friday, October 13th
"BY WAY OF MRS. BROWNING"— .-K Dramatic Inspiration Saturdav. October 14th
P Tlie Vitagraph Company of America iiis;* ^
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PATHB" FRBRBS
NEW YORK
Another Great Hit!
;^ SPECTACULAR picture in which
Old Glory plays an important role
and a young lieutenant of the United
States Army makes a general apologize
to the flag.
Saved by the Flag
ABOUT 1000 FEET
RELEASED OCT. 28th
If you want your audience to sit up and
howl its joy and approval, book this one.
PATH E'S WEEKLY
Should be in your theatre every week
in the year
THE MOVINT, Pini'RF- WORFH
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A IRIUMPH OF MOnON PICTLlRli ART
The Colleen Bawn
Scenario and Title Role by
QENE UAUNTIER
: In Three Reels
Released Monday, October 16th
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A Western drama of delayed justice. Played with excellent feeling, with superb scenic back-
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No.
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AHVKHTISINO FOU KXHIBITOnS.
Itv KiH'O Wlnthr.>|) SariCPDt 26
. .i;i>-im. TIIK (liupi 2a
N. SITIATION IN MACON .V.
\|i III \\ KIL.MK STIDIO 24
vMo.M; CUICACU rUTlRE UOUSES 27
vM<>N<; THE EXHIBITORS 68-74
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<AI.KNDAR OF INPEPENPENT RELEASES... 4S
fAlF.NDAR OF I.KENSEP RELEASES Vi
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- ON TIIK KII.MS (IiidependeDt) 41
; . s ON THE FILMS iLlcenied) X>
■'HKh>t'OM>ENCE 58
KDICATION AND SCIENCF n.%
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
FAriS AND COMMENTS .
2'» NEW LNGLAND
IMiKl'KNUENT FILM SToKIK.-* ..
INKKrENKENT RELE.\SE DATES
INyllKIE.'^
IN THE xnssissippi valley ..
LAST DAYS OF HENRY III (Kcllp»*i
LECTtRE ON THE THREE REEL I'RoniT
TION "FOrL PLAY." Ity W. Slepben Bush
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LKEN.SEn FILM STORIES
LICE.NSED RELEASE DATES
IX)LI3V1LLE
MANrFACTI'RERS' ADVANCE NOTES +4
MR. lX)WnROW. Br Jx>n\» Rwvps Harrlsoo... 21
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-rt OPERATORS' LAW INCONSTITLTIONAL S4
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
THAT discreet reserve which characterized Mr. Edi-
son in this country and which culminated in a pro-
nounced reluctance to be interviewed, seems to have dis-
solved in the atmosphere of Europe, and cable and mail
are kept busy transmitting remarkable and interesting
utterances of the distinguished inventor. There is a dis-
tinct Mark Twain flavor about much of his talk; witness
his hostile criticism of a statue, w'hich the great Ameri-
can viewed with a "cigar clinched tightly between his
teeth." Some of the things Mr. Edison said are proof
of original views and powers of observation and well de-
served to be recorded. It is difficult at this distance to
tell the genuine from the apocryphal, for the European
reporter is as little wedded to the truth as the American
genus.
Mr. Edison is reported to have visited a moving pic-
ture entertainment in Berlin and to have remarked that
it "beat anything he ever saw in America." The famous
inventor, who dearly loves his joke, may have given the
reins to the American proclivity for harmless joking
when he said this, for some of his European interviews
certainly seem replete with the spirit of the man who
w-rote "Innocents Abroad." If true, however, his sen-
timent is important, indeed. According to the reports of
other travelers the moving picture entertainment in Ger-
many is on a low level. This view is borne out by
the trade papers in that country. In any event it will be
very interesting to have Mr. Edison go into details on
that subject when he returns once more to the country
which he has helped to give European fame.
* * *
MORE than ever before the moving picture figures in
the news reports of the daily press, and no longer
simply as a convenient subject for "denouncing," "flay-
ing" and "scoring" by men who make a specialty of that
sort of thing. A curious report comes from the wilds of
Missouri. In a small town in that incredulous State a
farmer, tired of the rustic monotony and careless about
the prejudices of his neighbors, bought himself a motor
car and a moving picture theater. Such extravagance
stirred the entire countryside, and presently anxious rela-
tives began to fear that the farmer needed a guardian.
In fact, they went to court and moved to have one ap-
pointed. A jury of rustics regarded the purchase of an
automobile and a moving picture house as evidence of
mental incompetency, and a guardian was promptly ap-
pointed for the reckless tiller of the soil. Perhaps it is
just as well. The unfortunate man might have gone into
the film-producing business next, and we might have to
announce his releases every week. Worse yet, the public
might have to look at them.
*
While all sorts of theories were set afloat as to the
best means of exterminating cheap vaudeville, or at least
driving it from the moving picture theaters, a wise judge
out West has cut through the knotty problem as Alex-
ander of old pierced the Gordian knot with his trusty
sword. Complaint was made to the judge that the
"vaudeville" in some of the moving picture houses with-
in his jurisdiction amounted to disorderly conduct. The
dispenser of justice went to one of the "mixed amuse-
ment temples" and patiently sat through one of the worst
acts of "vaudeville" ever perpetrated. At the end of the
performance he calmly announced to the "performers"
that they were under arrest, and the guilty wretches were
forthwith conducted before the tribunal of justice, where
a fine of five dollars was imposed. The fine was made
so low on the plea of a first offense. The judge's action
is respectfully submitted to the careful consideration of
exhibitors throughout the country. A Daniel come to
judgment.
* * *
FROM the State of New Jersey comes a report from
Mr. Wight, Commissioner of Charities and Correc-
tions, to the effect that the pictures there have incresed
"juvenile crime." "Juvenile Crime," words dear to pub-
lic penologists and similar tribes. Mr. Wight is careful
to say that he regards the good picture as a valuable asset
of modern civiHzation, and he believes in its possibilities
for good. He has, however, compiled a table of statis-
tics which shows that the age of youthful offenders has
lately steadily decreased, and that there are not only
more bad boys in Jersey, but more very young bad boys.
The newspapers show no other basis for the connection
which Mr. Wight makes between the "increase of juven-
ile crime" and the moving pictures. Logically, there-
fore, the argument made by the commissioner against
moving pictures is absolutely unsound. Because an in-
crease of crime follows the increasing influence of mov-
ing pictures does not by any manner of means import
that it is caused by the moving pictures.
*
We agree with Mr. Wight that the stories of Western
brigandage and of Indian horrors have of late been hor-
ribly overdone. We know that there is today no com-
plaint more frequent among moving picture patrons than
the protest against this indefinite multiplication of "Wild
West" reels. It has been said in explanation of this
flood of "Western" and "Indian" stuff that these reels
are made for European consumption and to meet the
demand for these pictures in Europe. This may be true,
probably it is true, but it contains nothing cheering for
either the patrons or the exhibitors of American moving
pictures. Should we be compelled to take these constant
doses of stage Indians and a more or less artificial Wild
West just because the "cultured" European hankers after
this sort of thing?
The moving picture industr}', or rather the film pro-
ducers, have not always been fortunate in gauging the
tastes and demands of their public. Instances are nu-
merous where they have aimed too low and are still so
aiming. Overproduction has not by any means sharpened
their perceptions in the matter of divining the desires of
the public that is worth while. Perhaps they do not care,
being so comfortably sure of their market. Perhaps
prosperity has blunted the keen edge of their desire to
please and has made them indifferent. Whatever the
cause, the effect is bad and needs heroic treatment. The
mischief in this direction is done by only three or four
companies, but the rest must suffer in consequence.
When a film-producer is no longer amenable to public
taste and opinion his usefulness begins to diminish.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Mr. Lowbrow.
By Louis Keeves Harrison.
1 SUPPOSE he must be numerically weak, as I have
never met him face to face, and I associate with any
man that comes along — having no dog or horse for a
companion. Either that or he is modest, for I have yet
to hear any one blow about being a Lowbrow, yet I hear
that he is very prominent in moving picture audiences,
that plays are written — no, I will not say written— are
produced for his es-pecial benefit. 1 am sorry — we all are
for that matter— that so many, many plays are pre-
sented for Mr. Lowbrow's especial delectation. We — and
by that I mean some ninety millions of intelligent Amer-
icans and other castaways on these shores — would enjoy
moving pictures very much bettir if the Lowbrow ele-
ment of our population was not given such an undue
share of consiileration. It is said that ten millions go to
the moving pictures. I have no doubt that many more
than that number attend the little theaters, and that the
present attendance could be easily doubled or trebled by
bringing the average product up to the best now shown.
Nearly all of the leading producers tell me that they are
ready and willing to go the limit, and I have no doubt
that the level-headed ones see clearly that these low-
priced exhibitions, like costlier ones on the real stage,
must eventually depend upon quality of performance for
a permanent place in public favor. As in literature, they
must give us the best that author and publisher can pro-
duce.
It is stated by a compiler of statistics that the circula-
tion of high-class periodicals in this country exceeds that
of similar publications throughout the world, and. accord-
ing to the almanacs, the total attendance at colleges in
the United States is greater than that of (Ireat Britain,
Germany and France combined. It would seem, there-
fore, that a lot of desirable patrons could be added to
those now frequenting the little theaters if their appeal
was not so extensively made to Mr. Lowbrow. Several
producers, however, have informed me that exhibitors
are calling for "raw meat" and plenty of it, thus shifting
the responsibility to theater proprietors. Some of these
may be deceived by the small boy, whose nickel is as good
as the next fellow's, though one would think from the
noise that he makes that it was a great deal better. The
average little boy is no fool. He wants to see a fight, and
that desire sticks to him after he grows up. His idea ii
all right in a primitive way, because the drama is truly a
picture of struggle, of conflict between antagonistic
forces, with the warm, sympathetic, universal, human
heart on the side of right as opposed to oppressive wrong,
but the noisy little boy is of character unformed, and not
equipped to do the forming of plays intended for adults,
whether the price of admission is one nickel Jr five. The
fact that a man only pays a small sum for an entertain-
ment should not be held up against him. There are
probably many Lowbrows in the $2. 50 theaters, and in the
front row of the orchestra at that. The poor need diver-
sion more than the rich, and the ultimate end of the pic-
ture play will be to give an entertainment for the mass
that shall be comparable in quality to that now only
reachable by the selfish class. The new art seems to
have come into existence for that express purpose.
I think I saw Mr. Lowbrow one night at a picture show.
He was a vaudeville performer, who was billed to do an
"act in one." He came out from the wings with a smile
of skull-like artificiality on his face, clapping his hands
and singing "ta-ra-rum" to the prelude, as if we were all
glad to see him. He had a •"how-are-you-folks" manner
of addressing the audience which he evidently expected
uoulil put him on intimate terms with the good-natured
and thoughtless ones in the assembly; and he began, "As
I was Coming down the street," in a story that was all
promise and no ijerformance. When he finished, five
hundred people were as silent as if he had been t
a Sunday n oriiing collection in church. His 1.
smile was fadeless; he went on with another and t: 1
another, until most of us looked ghastly, as if the moi: ;i
of the ship had upset our stomachs. It was then that he
betrayed his quality. Glancing down at the piano-
player, he said between his teeth, "These boobs don't get
me." Luckily, I had left my gun at home. After a while
he got a laugh. It came from a stout woman who had
just entered. Bridget, who had hung up the dish-towel,
taken off her apron, and put on her dinky hat with a few-
sprigs of parsley in it and had come to the theater ready
to laugh at anything funny whether it was or not. Some-
frowned at her, others regarded her with pity, and some
— I was one — simply laughed because she did. She was
such a good soul ! She bulged out above and below a belt
that was not unlike the constriction between two link^ (■'
a .sausage, and she rubbed her nose so comfortingly ui;:
the back of one red finger when she chuckled that slit
brought me a sense of relief almost equal to that of the
vaufleville man. He fixed her with his glassy eyes — she
was his one appreciative auditor — and then he san-j •'■
song that he had picked up somewhere while pedd! n^
collar buttons with his hat pulled over his ears. '! iMt
man was a Lowbrow because he had underestimated hi*
audience, and there are others. He was not to be blamed
for imagining that the mental receptivity of those in
front of him was on a par with the price of admission,
but lie was as low as his valuation of his fellow-beings.
Let playwrights tell good stories that are worth paying
for ; let director put on dramas that would command a
price with a competitor in a manner worth paying money
to see ; let the little opera of the people draw the support
of millions upon millions of our people, who have but
faint realization of what there is in this business, or who
still regard the picture show as an inferior sort oi enter-
tainment only fit for the children and servants. I have
been long and steadily maintaining that what has seemed
to be a profitable form of inexpensive amusement, a sort
of a Coney Island attraction, is in reality a fine art. and I
believe that its evolution will bring to the front men of
established reputation, whose prcxlucts will command a
high price as long as the human heart warms to the
human story.
We need cherish no ill feeling against Mr. Lowbrow —
there is clay in the composition of all of us — but he is a
drawback, and the sooner we regard him as one and
accord more recognition to the men who are seeking to
improve photoplays, to the benefit of producer, exhibitor
and audience alike, the sooner will Mr. Lowbrow's
cranium assume the normal shape of the dome above us.
It never has been, and probably never will be. in the
nature of things for the tail to wag the dog.
It will very shortly be difficult to find an industrial enter-
prise into which the moving picture has not entered. All
these films have a double value, as while fulfilling their in-
structive and exhibitivc purpose, they also possess a value
when interspersed with the drama and the comedy. The
writer believes the public welcome b^^th the relief and value
the information imp.irted by these pictures equally with the
scenic and natural history series. A sensible and wise com-
bination of pictures giving the relief from monotony would
make unnecessary the call for unedifyir.e vaudeville.
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Reviews of Notable Films
"LAST DAYS OF HENRY III OF FRANCE" (Eclipse).
Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
P ROM I NEXT among the coming releases of George
-*■ Kleine is "An Eye for an Eye," or the Last Days of
Henry 111 of France." by Eclipse, to be released November
S. This full length lilm can be placed safely, side l)y side,
with the great masterpieces which have brought dignity and
educational importance to the moving picture.
Everyone who saw "The Taming of the Shrew" by the
same manufacturers was delighted with the exceptionally
clever acting and tine photography, and many of us, at the
time, expressed the hope tliat Elipse would spring a number
of delightful surprises of a similar kind in the near future.
The lirst of these has arrived under the title already given,
and in viewing it, one altogether loses sight of twentieth
century associations, as he rubs clothes with French royalty.
as' it flourished in the last quarter of the sixteenth century.
The admirable art disclosed in the selection of exterior
settings for this film and the careful studj^ of interiors and
furnishings of the period, merit unstinted praise. So also
does the costuming of the characters, from king to servitor,
which displays careful research and close familiarity with the
clothing worn at the time.
Among the exteriors may be mentioned a fine front view
of the king's palace, laid in extensive grounds and partly hid-
den by trees and shrubbery. Here tlie massiveness of the
structure and the beauty of the architecture, and surround-
ings, suggest the atmosphere amid which kings move. Note
that the interior of one of the king's rooms in the palace
shows a scantiness of furniture. A solitary chair afifords the
only seating comforts of the room. This shows a nice con-
formity with the fashion of the times, and is another evi-
dence of tlie intelligent care being taken by those in charge
of the production. The interior of the royal tent at St. Cloud
is another fine setting. The groups of officers and courtiers
in the tent, surrounding the king before, and after, he has
received his death wound, are more noble in pose and action
than if the characters looked out from the canvas of a great
painting.
The acting of the principals in the production of this film
c:in be recommended as a criterion. The chief characters
are King Henry lU, Jacques Clement (a fanatical young
monk), Henry of Navarre (a distant cousin of the king, and
afterwards Henry IV), and the Duchess of Montpensier (a
sister of the Duke of Guise). These characters have been
assigned as follows: Henrj- III. M. Saillard. of the Antoine
Theater; Jacques Clement. M. Gregoire. of tlie Odeon Thea-
Scene from "An Eye for an Eye." Henry's Death at St. Cloud August i, 1589.
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tiT; lliiiry ui Navarre, M. Ui-my, <ii ilu- I'licatiT ilc<. \rts.
ami tin- Diulioss ni Montpiiisicr, Mailamc Dcnnu/, of ihc
.\iiti«im' lluatcr.
M. Saillard has niv«Mi iis iihtc tlian a portrayal f)l lltiiry.
His study has hern ««o luiniite and analytical that wc (;ct
glinipsts of the very soul of the kii>K, who has debased his
manhood hy dchaucherv. In the scene where he is con-
fronted by the Duchess of Mi.ntpensier and threatened with
death in revenue for the assassination of her brother, the
Duke of (juise, we can sec, notwithstanding his assumption
of royal dignity, that he is seized by a ^reat fear. A llei-iin«
cxpri'ssuiii
It; Inn
trcii^'tli
Scene from "An Eye for an Eye" (Eclipse).
when he thinks of his lineage and, as he kisses the medallion
of his house, he proudly lifts his head and dares her to do
her worst. The insolent backward glances thrown at the in-
furiated woman, as he proceeds to rejoin his courtiers, re-
veal a cruel heart and a mind that has ceased to respect
womanhood, not to speak of a lack of royal dignity. Then
when the meshes of the net are being drawn more closely to
accomplish his death, and we see him cowering in a room of
]ii« palnce, every 'utrnncc of which is truar'ti'il bv liis re-
Scene from "An Eye for an Eye" (Eclipse).
tainer.--, starting at the slightest sound and so abject that per-
sonal defense is impossible, M. Saillard gives us a clear view
of his craven soul. In the death scene in the tent at St.
Cloud, after the fatal blow has been struck and his followers
rush in at his cry, Henry is king again. The shadow that
haunted him has become a reality. There is now no show
of fear of that great night shadow into which he is about to
pass. Mustering strength, he rises and announces that Henry
of Navarre will succeed him. Then he crumples up limply as
the arms of his successor encircle him. It is a great death
scene, and one that will be remembered long by all who
see it.
M. Gregoire, of the ascetic face and neurasthenic fervor,
worthily impersonates the young monk. Jacques Clement.
.\1 iiicKoire C"ii\incci ui 1
cros.s, alnu»t too heavy to
and that he is carrying out tn-
what a n<d>lr, cliivalric soldi'-r.
anil fearless of l<. .r • .1 . > . . ,
character has I
Kemy! It tak<
true knight's sw<*i<l rcpicscnlcd
wark of defense for the weak.
That haughty dame, the !»
able double in Madame iJcri;
the king is spirited and han.
iif Clement l)y her charm ■■•
that it is his sacred duty, lc;i
yiuith's soul revolts from tl'
niiiidiil woman thrusts the d
that Henry's doom is 9eale«l
nldtiiloB honor and a i>iii-
"THE AGGRESSOR" (Imp).
'I () those who nia>- lia\> :ir.v 'mivt-t-i- '!-.v'i!
* the high i|u,ility of pli •
hands of the I. M. I*. Co , we r
a critical e.xamin.ation. It is seiii' i
matic is issued by any maker of :
has offered a better example in t.. ).. .... 1
or in serious portrayal of basic human emotions
rr-,-.ir<lmK
1 the
r" ffir
Scene from "The Aggressor" (Imp).
The story is laid in the Western mining country where
men think and act primitively. A young miner abuses his
pretty wife who deserts him for the lifst man who c^mes
along — another miner. When the husband returns the knowl-
edge that his wife has left him doe* not sectn to aflPect him
seriously until he happens upon a cigar butt, which discovery
conveys to him a realization that she has gone with another
man. His jealousy is aroused and. gun in h.ind. he seeks the
despoiler of his home.
In the meantime the man and woman have traveled far
and are resting in camp. While going for water the man
falls over a precipice and is badly hurt. While the woman
moans in despair at the side of the injured paramour, the
husband, who has been wildly following their trail, arrives
and discovers them. The woman prevents an immediate
killing and induces her husband to take the injured miner
back to their cabin.
The injured man recovers and is about to depart when the
husband intimates that there is a score between them to be
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settled. The interloper is reluctant to engage in any hos-
tilities, but the husband forces the issue, with the result that
in a pistol duel the husband is killed. A terrified witness
to the proceedings which she is unable to prevent, the wife
rushes to the body of her fallen husband. Finding him dead,
she turns upon the other man and drives him from her
presence.
The plot gives ample play for intense emotion and the
work of the Imp players is gratifying in the extreme, in that
they do not overplay their parts, which might easily be done.
The photographic effects arc appreciably heightened in the
final scene where the survivor of the duel is seen slowly
wending his way over the brow of the hill in the light of
the rising sun. It is a picture that is highly creditable to
the Imp Company.
"RAFFLES CAUGHT"— (Pathe).
FROM the Paris studio of Pathe Freres comes an unusual
subject under the title of "Raffles Caught." The inter-
esting features of this subject is the exceptional lighting
effects and the splendid photography, not to mention the
rather novel story and the excellent acting. Raffles, as most
everj'one knows, has become the appellation for the gentle-
man burglar. In this instance he is one of a party at a
reception and is introduced to the hostess, a charming
young woman, who is greatly attracted by him, and in whom
he shows more than a professional interest.
When the guests depart we find Raffles intent upon his
work. He gropes about in the darkness from one room to
another using a flashlight to guide him, until he comes to
what appears to be a safe for the reception of the family
valuables.
The young woman retires to her chamber and prepares
to go to bed. Here it must be explained that many private
mansions in Europe are built with glass panels in the par-
titions between rooms, by means of which the occupant
Scene from "Raffles Caught" (Pathe).
of one room may observe what i.s happening in the next
room without opening a door and, if it happens to be night
one standing in a dark room may observe without being
observed. Such a window communicated between the
woman's boudoir and the room in which Raffles is at work.
Awakened by the falling of a chair, the young woman gets
out of bed and raising a curtain which covers the glass,
peers through at Raffles. At first there is fear upon her
face, but when she sees Raffles gazing lovingly at her pho-
tograph she appears greatly pleased. He produces a re-
volver and her pleasure changes to terror. The varying ex-
pression of feeling upon the faces of both players is
remarkable.
Finally the young woman telephones to the police and
then, when Raffles enters her chamber in his further quest
for loot, she manages to hold his attention until the arrival
of the officers of the law. As for Raffles, while making love
to the woman he is not unmindful of his calling and it is
amusing to observe his efforts to lay hands upon her jewels
while bestowing his caresses. Although seeming to enjoy
the novelty of the occasion the young woman nevertheless
turns her thumbs down for Raffles when the police appear
to relieve her of his delightful company.
In many respects this is a remarkable picture and is one
that holds the attention from the first turn of the crank.
American Eclair Studio.
Branch of Famous French Picture Makers Established at
Fort Lee, N. J.— Model Plant Installed.
SINCE the manufacture of motion pictures became a seri-
ous business in America, no concern, with that avowed
purpose, has made a more auspicious beginning than
that which marks the entrance of the Eclair Company upon
the field of American manufacture. There are in this country,
to-day, several splendidly equipped plants for picture making,
but they are the result of several years of development
from beginnings of the most humble nature, made without
previous knowledge of the craft, which makes them all the
more wonderful to contemplate. But under the present con-
dition of things it would be hopeless for anyone to embark
in the business of making pictures on similar lines; one must
begin practically upon a footing equal to that of the most
progressive manufacturer to merit attention. It is this neces-
sity that has been fully recognized by the promoters of the
Eclair enterprise in America and through that recognition,
or by reason of it, is explained the adequate preparations now
being made at the new factory at Fort Lee, N. J.
It was the privilege and pleasure of a representative of
the Motion Picture World to pay a visit recently to that fac-
tory and studio and to meet there the president of the Eclair
Company, Mr. Charles Jourjon, of Paris, and his corps of
able associates in the building of the new plant. It will not
be our purpose in this story to annoy our readers with a
technical description of thatr plant for the reason that it is
not easy for those not expert photographers to comprehend
the intricacies of that highly specialized and scientific occu-
pation. We will, instead, put ourselves in the places of our
several thousand readers who are unable to visit the Eclair
plant, and try to see things for them as they would see them
if they had an opportunity.
Fort Lee, N. J., is an indefinite place. There are plenty
of New Yorkers who never heard of it and have not the least
idea where it is. Having received directions and made the
trip, you will, if you ever should, find it a delightful little
jaunt into the country and to a region that might as easily
be a thousand miles from New York as it is within a 45-
minute ride. There you will find all the delights of a quiet
country village, with plenty of pure air and sunlight and
repose, so utterly different from the atmosphere of the city
you have left behind you but a few minutes before. You say
at once that the choice of location has been a most happy one.
At the time of our visit the work of building was still going
on. The factory, which includes the administrative offices
and the photographic laboratories and workshop, was the
only finished structure. It is of concrete, iron and hollow
tile construction — all fireproof material and as complete and
compact as one might imagine such a place could be. A
guide will take you through and show you where the film
goes in and where it comes out the completed product, but
we would not advise you to attempt the journey alone. It
is a veritable labyrinth of rooms and passageways. In their
proper places will be seen perforators for punching sprocket
holes in the film; printers for printing the pictures on the
positive film; then baths of developers and fixers and tints
through which the film must pass before it reaches the big
revolving drying drums turned by high-speed motors. To
the uninitiated all this is a maze, but through this maze it
is possible to pass to completion 40,000 feet of motion pic-
tures in a single working day.
This is the photographic branch of the business and was
designed by and built under the direction of the French
experts employed at the parent plant of the Eclair Company
in Paris — and no one questions the superior skill of the
French photographer, so we must accept this specimen of
his designing as just about the last word in factory con-
struction.
There are a few features of note. A ventilating system,
extending to every nook and corner in the building, dis-
tributes filtered air and a heating plant regulates the tem-
perature. All the chemicals used in developing and fixing
are mixed in vats and distributed through pipes to the sev-
eral tanks in the developing and fixing rooms. There is
also a refining plant in the basement for the recovery of
such constituent parts of the solutions used as may be thus
saved.
Adjoining the factory will be two independent studio
buildings. One is about completed. It is of similar con-
struction to the factory, with the addition of glass for the
roof and sides. Ample accommodations for directors and
players have been provided. Private and general dressing
rooms, lavatories and showers are provided for the comfort
of the players. There is a spacious wardrobe roorn and
quarters for the cameramen, carpenters and scene painters.
Every requirement that convenience and approved methods
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suy^L-M has been provided for in the plan and scope of the
enterprise. The capacity of the studio i.-. four sets or scenes.
The second studio building will be constructed from the
same plans and work will be commenced soon. It is the
intention of the Eclair Company to build several of these
studio buildings, believing that better results can be ob-
tained by that method than if they were to build one large
studio.
When considcrintT this enterprise as a factor in the mak-
ing of .Vmcrican pictures, the fact should be remembered
that it is not an American company bearing the Eclair name,
but an .\merican installation or branch of the French Com-
pany Eclair, built from plans prepared in I-rance, and will.
in as far as is practical, be manned by I'^rench experts of
long experience from the home plant. The importance of
this was explained to The World's representative by Presi-
dent Jourjon, who has been here for the past month inspect-
ing the completed work and directing future construction.
"Our reason for establishing an American plant is based
upon a desire to give the trade an American picture made
the Eclair way," said Mr. Jourjon. "We feel that there is
no doubt about our ability to make good pictures, but we
realize that the American market demands a picture pro-
duced agreeable to American conventions. We could not
do that in Paris with I'rench actors and French producers,
so we have decided upon the ideal combination of American
producers and players with F'rench photographers and
technicians."
"Then you must have a very hopeful view of the Ameri-
can market, Mr. Jourjon?"
"I have," was the quick response. "I am convinced that
there is a lot in the future for pictures in America. Your
public is demanding better pictures and more of them and
there is plenty of room here for those of the highest quality
and character. It is to that demand that we will appeal,
as you will discover from our first American release. I
am so deeply interested in this project that I should like to
remain in America for some time to come and be more
closely identified with its development. As it is, I am
compelled to return to Paris shortly, though I do so with
regret, you may be sure. The branch will be in good hands,
however, so I am not fearful for the result. My friend, Mr.
Brulatour, is well known to the trade and has consented
to act as our political and financial adviser, so we feel that
our interests will be well protected."
Mr. Brulatour, who was present at the interview, smilingly
admitted his acceptance of the commission and explained
that, while he would like nothing better than to cast his
fortunes with the .\merican branch of Eclair, his relations
with the trade precluded his taking anything like an active
direction of its affairs. To have a finger in the pie to the
extent designated by Mr. Jourjon was quite to his liking
and all the glory he could reasonably wish for.
Both President Jourjon and Mr. Brulatour were pleased
with equipment and the selection of departmental heads, upon
whom the active management of the enterprise will rest.
Mr. M. Maire, chief cameraman and photographer, is a
young man of wide experience in motion photography,
having traveled extensively for photographic purposes. In
the mechanical department Mr. C. DeMoos. an expert from
the Paris plant, is in charge. Lawrence McGill, George
LeSoir and Mr. Smiley at present compose the staff of di-
rectors, with Will S. Rising in charge of the scenario de-
partment. Ray Physioc, a scenic artist of ability, will have
charge of the scenic department and George Rice is stage
carpenter.
Important will be the announcement, made to the World
representative, of the selection of Mr. Harry Raver for the
position of business manager. Mr. Raver has been acting
in the capacity of manager of publicity and sales for the
Eclair for some time. His knowledge of the amusement
business in its relation to motion pictures has impressed
the principals of the Eclair Company to the extent that they
have decided to extend his field of usefulness. Mr. Raver's
early training in the amusement field began in a circus
press department, in which he developed the showman's in-
stinct to a remarkable degree. Later he became associated
with the Parker enterprises, of Abilene. Kan., out of which
association grew the firm of Darnaby & Raver, proprietors
of one of the highest class of carnival companies ever
organized.
When the craze for carnivals passed, Mr. Raver became
interested in motion pictures, in which line his early train-
ing has been of great assistance. His knowledge of amuse-
ments and of the requirements of the public \vill enable
him to render an uncommon service to the Eclair Company.
President Jourjon will probably remain here for two weeks
longer before returning to Paris. He says that he is hav-
ing the time of his life and there is no doubt that he speaks
the truth. That he approves t! u an-l •
aspects of the l-urt Lee plant : b> the
spends most of his tir: •' - ' -■ ■■ ,,,
work of the player-.. M.
Maurice, the chief teci. ;...... , .; .. , any,
of Paris, who seems to be just as h m the new
plant as Mr. Jourjon. He will return t with Presi-
dent Jourjon, having rejected a very flattering proposal to
remain here.
We arc advised that the first American Eclair will prob-
ably be released within the next few weeks and that it will
be a two-reel production in recognition of "' " ■ " l*-
mand for subjects of that scope. Its api be
awaited with interest and mr<T- ^i'' >■<■ ><'
next week's World.
Canadian Censorship.
A Board Appointed By Ontario Government — Manitoba has
a Voluntary Board Like New York — Censors for the
Province of Quebec Appointed.
A representative of The Moving Picture World had an
interview recently with Mr. G. E. Armstrong, the chair-
man of "The Board of Censors of Moving Pictures for the
Province of Ontario." The board consists of three mem-
bers, the other two being R. Wilson and O. Elliott. Mr.
Wilson and Mr. Elliott both have had practical rnoving pic-
ture experience. Mr. Wilson being an exhibitor ih the City
of Toronto. The appointment of an exhibitor on a board
of censors has always been advocated in these columns and
it is pleasing to know that it has at last been realized.
The board wa> appointed in pursuance of an act of the
legislature, which in turn was moved by public opinion.
Said Mr. Armstrong in speaking on the subject: "The pub-
lic has become disgusted with many of the pictures shown
and it was public opinion which really put the new law on
the statute book. We have as yet not caught up with the
inspection and censorship of films of an older date, but we
have set a time limit and will soon be in a position to devote
ourselves exclusively to the censoring of new releases. We
have made arrangements with the four exchanges doing
business in Toronto and supplying not only the province of
Ontario, but a large portion of the entire Dominion, to
show all new releases before sending them out to exhibitors."
While Mr. Armstrong has had no previous experience in
moving picture matters, he is a thorough believer in the
higher destiny of the picture and especially does he praise
the educational end of the industry. He is a sincere and
conscientious friend of the picture and disposed to be liberal
and friendly to manufacturers.
For the benefit of the Canadian exhibitor the more salient
features of the law are reprinted below:
4. (1) The Llentenant OoTirnor lo Council ro«j ippolot • Board of
r«>n.«or». to hold office daring pl*«»ar«>. rompowd of thr«* prrwD* who
fih»ll hive power to permit the exblbltioD or atMnlately to problhU or
rejert all 61m» which It If proposed to nse la the Prorloce of Oniarlo and
to suspend for caase the llcenae of any operator.
(2) There shall be an appeal fmm the Board of Oraaora to the pervoo.
NKly or court deslimated and iiub>e«-t to tb« coodltkMU preacrlbed by
rcftalatloo of the Lleoteaant Ooreroor In Council.
,'>. No clnematoKraph. moTlns plrtnr* m«'-»iln» »»• n«b»r almlUr appara-
tus shall exhibit any flima which haT.- ' ■" '- •"■- " * '
Onaora, and no such clnematoitraph. n
lar apparatus shall be kept or exhibit.
user or exhibitor of aoch apparatoa t)«« rfrnpn^n wnn tup rrsu.. imu»
made by the Llentenaot QoTCmor In Ooaacll and obtataed ■ llcenae from
the ProTlnclal Treasurer.
6. All Dims paaaed or permitted to be exhibited by the aald Board of
Censor* shall be stamped In such manner that the stamp will show npon
the canras. and no exhibltloa of aocb aUmped fllra ahall be prohibited by
any poll-e offl'-er. or constable, or otb«r pcnoa. oa aecMot of aaythlag
contained In such film.
7. (1> The user or exhibitor of erery cloen- -
machine, or other similar apparatoa. tt»e own<^-
eTery dim exchaoire and the person operating s^i
picture machine or other atmllar apparatus aball eacu paj la aJrat^c to
the ProTlnclal Treasurer an annoal Ilceaae fee.
(2^ The amount of such llcenae fee. which amount may be different.
In the case of the naer or exhibitor. In the ca»e of the owner, lessee or
manager, and In the case of the peraon operating, aball be Uxed Id each
class of case, and from time to tlaie by recalattoo of tbe Ueateoaot
GoTeroor In OouncU.
The United States Government has awarded a contract
to the Selig Company, of Chicago, to make a series of edu-
cational moving pictures showing the workings of all the
departments. President Taft and his cabinet talked the
matter over at length and the President authorized the con-
tract and referred the details to the cabinet officers of the
various departments.
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Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
SEVERAL correspondents have asked information as to
the card catalogue system of keeping track of the re-
leases and for their benefit we offer a sample card.
The card for the Imp release of August 3, "The Call of the
Song," should look something like tliis:
Call of the Song, The. Aug. 3, '11. Imp.
Ad. 9/176
S. 9/228
c. 9/465
Run Aug. 26. Can repeat.
The top line is self-explanatory. It is an Imp film released
on August 3. The advertisement may be found on page 176
of volume nine, the story of the iilm on page 228 and the
criticism on page 465. It is not unlikely that there was some
special mention made of this film and in such case the vol-
ume and page number is sufficient. This card is filed under
C in the Imp division of your file and when the film comes
in it requires but a moment to locate the card and from that
learn all about the film from the file.
File Your Copies.
When your copy of the Moving Picture World comes in
put it on file at once. Binders may be had at the stationery
stores, but there are simpler ways of binding. The plan fol-
lowed by the writer is quick and inexpensive and holds the
copies intact until another bound volume may be had for
permanent reference.
At the hardware store obtain a spring punch with a hole
J^ or 3-16. It will cost about thirty-five cents, but the punch
must be renewed occasionally, the tube costing fifteen cents.
Make a metal guide that will permit you to always gauge the
holes exactly, say ^ of an inch from the back and a third
of the distance from the top and bottom. If you can get a
piece of two-point brass rule from a printer it will be just
the thing. The holes can be drilled or punched. With a
pencil mark the points for the two holes, punch them and
run a stout shoestring through the holes, tying all the num-
bers of one volume together. It is a little less comfortable
to read the paper in this form, but it pays to get the issues
on file as soon as received and keep them there.
The Moving Picture World will hereafter be printed in four
volumes a year, commencing Januarj'. April, July and Oc-
tober, and the pages of each volume are numbered from i
to the final page. This greatly simplifies the search for an
item since you are able to disregard dates and merely look
for the page. Keep the newest number on the bottom and
the pages will run consecutively.
The World Gives All Information.
The pages of the Moving Picture World contain all that is
necessary, but if you want to elaborate the system and check
the criticisms of others merely write in the date. With this
elaborate explanation further comment seems unnecessary,
but readers desiring additional explanation will be answered
by mail if they will enclose a return cover.
The paper should be entered up as soon as possible after
its receipt, new cards being made out for every title not al-
ready in the file, whether this is found in the advertising
pages or in the text or tables. Two drawer file^ may be had
as low as $3 and by getting sections the first outfit may be
added to. Cards cost $1 a thousand and index cards from
five cents up per alphabet.
Advertising Booklets.
From the Tenth Street Theater, Kansas City, comes a pro-
gram book that reflects decided credit upon H. B. Lapp, the
manager, and F. W. Meyers, his advertising agent. The
house uses two first-run films daily and the right hand pages
are given over to the musical program and the stories of the
films, a page being devoted to each day. The vaudeville pro-
gram is thrown to the back of the booklet and occupies a
single page with the change of bill properly announced.
It is printed on heavy paper with a severely simple title
page in blue on a yellow tint block, with just a touch of red
to brighten and an excellent line cut of the theater lobby in
black. It is effective and dignified in every way and decidedly
better than would be a more ornate design. It creates at a
glance the impression of solidity of establishment, and re-
moves the hou>e from the suggestion of cheapness and sensa-
tion that has done more to hurt the average photoplay thea-
ter than the non-exoert is able to realize.
It's Well to Use Cuts.
In these days of personality it would, perhaps, be well to
illustrate the pages with thumb nail cuts of some of the
favorite players, after the style used in the \'itagraph bulle-
tins, or it should be possible to obtain from the manufac-
turers electros of the trade marks to be inset in the descrip-
tion of the product of that maker. Sometimes the makers
will loan electros if the house will give assurance of return,
but it would be almost as cheap to get a cut made and pass
it on to some other house at half price when it has ser\ed its
first use. Illustrations of some sort should be used occasion-
ally if at all possible as the illustrated booklet is more apt to
be preserved, and this makes an important talking point with
the advertising agent.
Even at the expense of advertising space, there should be
a page or more of general reading matter about the players
and the plays. The information may be had from the colu-
umns of this paper and the recently established page of per-
sonalities will be invaluable to the live manager. Set it in
six point, two columns to the page and every line of it will be
read.
Valuable Advertising Free.
There is no more effective form of advertising a theater
than the weekly booklet if it be done well, and if the theater
has a reasonably large clientele, enough advertising may be
obtained to more than cover all expense. If the printer can
get a part of the job to you by Wednesday of the week be-
fore, run a slide on the screen to the effect that advance
copies will be sent those who deposit stamps at the box office.
If a patron hands in a quarter take the address and mail
to him the next twenty-five issues. It will put copies in the
home — where the advertiser wants them to go — and it will
give assurance that the patron is fully advised of the coming
week's entertainment. If you word your advertisement at-
tractively, j'ou'll pull him in three or four nights a week in-
stead of once or twice. The same impulse that leads a man
to sprint a block after a street car, at the imminent risk of
being run down by the one following, will cause him to want
the advance information and if 5'ou make the sheet attractive,
he will value it more if he has to pay than if it is sent him
free. It is only human to value that which costs something
above the free article, and the fact that he is a subscriber
gives him a sort of proprietary interest in j-our house and
your program.
Getting the Advertisers.
Getting the advertisers to come in is not going to be a sim-
ple matter. The large advertisers do not go into the smalt
sheets. They want to talk circulation by the hundred thou-
sand, and they can find plenty of persons who will talk in
those figures at a smaller price per thousand than you can
afford to make. It is time lost if you go after the big stuff
unless you can find some general program printer who will
handle your sheet complete and make you a fiat paj'ment for
the privilege.
In making a contract for such a deal be careful to specify
that j'ou reserve ample space for yourself, that copies must
be delivered at specified times and that the issues must be
kept up to a certain standard of tj-pographical excellence.
It is even more important that it be guaranteed that objec-
tionable advertising be kept from the pages. Medical adver-
tising, an excess of whiskej- advertisements, catchpenny de-
vices and some other forms should be barred, and unless you
can be certain that these will always be kept out, it will be
better to keep the publication yourself and be assured that
you'll not have to be ashamed to hand the booklet to your
women and children patrons.
To Guarantee Reading.
Sometimes at the start some trick that will insure the read-
ing of the advertisements may be effectively employed. One
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
27
of the best is to have the printer make some intentional mis-
takes in spcllinK. RiviiiR one or more prizes to the per- ••
timlinK the greater miniher of errors. The prizei fni
week sliould l)o awarded the week following as t" gnv
the Monday pri/«' on \\edne>day would advise the contestaiit>
for the remainder oi the week as to the errors to be located
Suppose that you boom the usually bad Monday business by
making slide announcements of the winners at that time,
mailing out >uch ticket> as are not called for then, after the
night show. It may be required that the marked program
be left at the bo,\ otTice, but this is objectionable in that it
does not leave your own and the other advertising in the
hands of the patron.
.■\ better plan is to have coupons printed somewhat like the
following form:
Palace Theater
Chicago, Texas
I'atc
No. .
Retain thi~ check for your
identification
' Palace Theater
. Chicago, Texas
I Date
I Xo
I .\ftacli this half to your
I answer and mail or leave
' at box office
I
W^ith a ten cent dating st.imp and a stamp nunihermg con-
secutively in duplicate tlie blanks can be filled in. the num-
bers as the clips are received from the printer, the date on
the day of iF'uc. .V mimbering stamp will cost from $4 up-
ward.
Spread the Prizes.
Explain that the word and page number of each error must
appear in regular rotatii^n and that only words used in the
advertisements will count. Your ticket seller can go over
the answers when the house is in. Either she or the door-
keeper may give out the coupons as the ticket is purchasetl
or given up. Don't be too stingy with the prizes, give out
from two to tive pairs of admission, but have it understood
that while any patron may compete seven days a week, if
de-ired, but one prize will be awarded any one person in any
one week. Don't let some proofreader or some clever child
capture all the prizes. It looks bad to the audience and it
discourages competition.
It is best to have the coupon good only until the day fol-
lowing.
This gives the advertiser a guarantee that his advertise-
ment will be read by a majority of your patron* and disposes
at once of the most potent objection to small advertising.
After be gets the habit you may drop the scheme or switch
to something else, but boom your booklet like you boom your
theater by keeping always at it.
You Will Need Dated Features.
Aiiy house that can show a couple of thousand circulation
weekly can get the locality advertising and the bigger the
hou.se the wider the field, but make the booklet something
that is read and kept: not merely a program or the cold an-
nouncement of the films. If you use first-run stufT you know
what is coming: if you do not, at least specify date and manu-
facturer for a part of your service even if it is but one reel
a day. You must have something to boom with whether you
use the booklet idea or not.
.-\nd as a last word, don't try the booklet — or any other
form of advertising — until you can do it creditably. Use good
paper, good ink. good display, good press work and good
reading matter or do not try the scheme. The cheap, smudgy
booklet is no advertisement unless you are kin to that hotel
proprietor in Texas who glories in the fact that he runs the
worst hotel in the United States.
.\ correspondent of an Austrian kinematograph journal ex-
presses himself with some bitterness in regard to the incon-
sistencyof the authorities in regard to restrictions on juvenile
patrons. No restrictions, he says, whatever, are imposed
upon children and young people in regard to variety and
other theaters, either as visitors or performers at these exhi-
bitions. They very often leave these places in a state of
great excitement and instead of going home direct, loiter
on the way to talk over what they have seen or have taken
part in. The consequence is they arrive home very late,
or sometimes not at all. In Austria-Hungary. Spain and
other states, no restrictions are placed upon children visiting
variety and other theaters, and yet when vve come to the
kinemato.graph, every obstacle is put in their way. Sticklers
for morality should, at least, manifest some consistency in
their methods, and if it is considered advisable to prohibit
in the one case, why not also in the others? Equal justice
without partiality should be meted out all rourd.
Among the Chicago Pic lure Houses.
By C. Young.
The Marion Theater, at HaNicd and J5tli '.a^ jutt
hniohcd its tir-»t year under its present owner-.. 'Iri.
Uosc, who, though ha\ing n" «-vj,rri..yir.- m j a
theater when tlie> >tarte<l the '•' icir
own satisfaction as well as ihi of
pictures only could be made to
vauflcville had always been an
'Ihey were fortunate in sr, ino
Julius Holzapfcl, who 1
cess of the house, by i
picture — something whitli was a laniy in the t, uU
utitii the Marion opened a y^ar ago The th' :ted
with Independent ser\ tit-
factory, and Mr Rose .>or
branch of the General 1 m;i 1 -iily
supplied a high-class service. < um-
versary of the hotis<- \f' !■■ . , -t
managers would r v call "junk,
some four month n's "In the ;
.\head." Even though ii was the third reel — the lunk' — it
went over, because ot the very human story it told. Mr. Rote
has decided that the people of his neighborhood do not really
care for \\'estern pictures, and they are no longer {catnred,
except as second or third reel. Instead, he i Van-
tage of some old films of two years or so . cre
lately resurrected at the Spoor branch, such ..- .-. ..^ - •"■lir-
ring Days in Old Virginia," and featuring them.
« * •
At 33rd and Morgan streets, in the heart of a Lithuanian
settlement, there is a little house which has always enjoyed
a good picture. It has been closed down for some time, and
has been recently opened again. Manager Lang presents
nearly the same show as the former owner did. except that
he runs three reels, while the first owner showed but two. Mr.
Lang's operator. Philip Upp. is one of the best operators I
have so far met. and certainly delivers the goo<ls on the
curtain. With the good picture projected by Mr. L'pp, the
sMccess of the house is almost assured, and it only remains
for the manager to get the kind of films required by the
neighborhood. At present, old Pathc films and such others.
supplied by the Morton Film E.vchange, arc used, which is
at least playing safe, since these films will go in almost any
locality.
« * *
On Halsted street near 33rd, I witnessed one of the most
miserable shows I ever saw. The films were little better
than junk, the projection was a joke, an orchestra (?) of
violin, drums and piano accompanied the pictures, and the
ventilation of the place was conspicuous by its total absence.
The picture on the curtain was little more than a blur, con-
sisting of a huge ghost and hardly anything else, not even
bright enough to flicker. The side lights were red, irritating
the eyes, and ruining what there was of a picture. Several
violations of the fire department's rules were in evidence —
the rear exit was covered with drapery; the side lights were
rod (misleading as to tljc location of the exits; if this is not
a violation of the law, it ought to be); a door opened from the
operating room into the auditorium and was kept open, and
a number of people were standing in the entrance, where they
had no business to stand^ This theater has started up a
number of times in the past year or so, each time to close
down after running a short time, due to poor management
and poor projection, but never before have I seen it so poorly
operated as it is now. It is now only a question of time when
this manager will shut down, like his predecessors, and go
back to his trade of butcher or baker, or whatever it was.
thoroughly disgusted with the picture business, and disil-
lusionized as to its being a gold mine. It may have been
once, but the time is long past when anyone could jump in
and start a show, and make money v\ithout giving full value
for the monev received.
• • •
I went over to the Seriate Theater to see L E. Riner's
machine in operation equipped with his soft rubber rollers,
and to verify his claim that they steady the picture. I saw their
work and can truthfully say that they do seem to help the
picture, and save many stops when bad or loose patches go
throi:;^h. Such patches would almost always cause a break
■ r a shutdown with the ordinary steel rollers, but the soft
rubber idlers seem to make the film cling to the sprocket and
go through: when the patch is very bad. the film sometimes
jumps a sprocket hole, cau-ing a misframe. but this is not
so bad as to have to stop the machine and re-thread it. Also,
with these rollers, considerable pressure can be put on the
film to keep it on the sprocket, which cannot be done with
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Lecture on the Tliree Reel Production ''Foul Play.'^
(Edison, Oct. 6.)
By W. Stephen Bush.
The following is written for the aid and benefit of the
exhibitor who wishes to feature and properly present this
production. The picture does not need a lecture, running
with every scene, but there are many points which can
be made clearer by explanatory remarks. These scenes
will be clearly indicated hereafter. It is suggested that a
short preliminary explanation be given before the operator
begins with the first reel. Perhaps some such remarks as
these may be found useful :
Introductory.
"In presenting to you, ladies and gentlemen, this evening's
entertainment, a few words of explanation may not be out
of place. 'Foul Play' is the title of a well-known novel by
Charles Reade, with whose works some of you no doubt are
acquainted. It is a thrilling and romantic story and will be
unfolded before your eyes in three reels. You will see it as
you would a drama in three acts, only the action will be
swifter and the intermissions shorter. The first reel will
show you two young men, one honorable and unsuspecting,
the other crafty and criminal. To pay his gambling debts
the bad fellow forges the name of his father on a check and
gives it to the other man, who endorses and cashes the check
and is arrested as a forger and sent to prison in a colony for
five years."
After these remarks have the operator start the first reel and explain the
Arst picture as follows:
Scene i.
"Arthur Wardlaw, son of a rich merchant and friend and
pupil of Robert Penfold, while a student at Oxford, suffers
heavy losses at the gaming table. He gets deeply into debt.
"With the aid of Penfold young Wardlaw graduates from
the University and is made a partner in his father's business."
The next scenes up to the title "General Rolleston and his daughter
Helen, guests at Arthur's dinner" may be covered by the following remarks:
"Penfold, wishing to open a school, asks Wardlaw for a
loan. The latter conceives the plan of forging his father's
name on a check, made payable to young Penfold. He sends
the forged check to Penfold and tells him to take out seven
hundred pounds and give the rest (thirteen hundred pounds)
to him. Suspecting no wrong, Penfold cashes the check and
tells his father about his good luck."
When the scene with the title "General Rolleston and his daughter Helen
guests at Arthur's dinner" is flashed on the screen, continue lecture as
follows:
"General Rolleston, a retired soldier, and his daughter, to
whom young Wardlaw is engaged to be married, and old
Wardlaw. A messenger insists on seeing old Mr. Wardlaw
to find out whether his signature on the two thousand-pound
check is genuine. Old Wardlaw denounces the check as a
forgery."
The concluding scenes of this reel may be covered by the following re-
marks:
"Detectives call at the house of Penfold and arrest him
as a forger. He turns for help to Wardlaw. The latter is
made sick by fear and does not appear at the trial to clear
his friend. In consequence, Penfold is found guilty and sen-
tencved."
END OF REEL I.
In the intermission following explain the changes in the situation of the
parties as they will appear in the second reel, as follows:
"Penfold has been sent to a penal colony of which General
Rolleston is governor. \\'hen this second reel opens he is
employed as a gardener on the general's estate. He is deeply
in love with the general's daughter, Helen, the fiancee of
young Wardlaw. Penfold is now known as Seaton and has
earned his parole as a convict.
Scene i.
With this explanation begin the second reel. You have just explained
the meaning of the first scene in the second reel and need therefore say
nothing during Scene i.
Scene 2.
"Burglars visit the home of General Rolleston and are
foiled by Seaton."
Scene 3.
"Young Wardlaw on a visit to General RoUeston's estate,
meets Helen to make arrangements for her coming to Eng-
land and marrying him. Helen tells him of Seaton's bravery
and asks Wardlaw to secure him a position. Wardlaw, who
does not know that Seaton is the same as Penfold, secures
a position for him with White & Co., a friendly Australian
firm.
Scenes 4, 5 and 6.
"Young Wardlaw, now sole head of the business, the father
having retired, conceives a scheme to retrieve the fortunes
of his house, which under his management have greatly suf-
fered and brought the house to the verge of bankruptcy. He
fits out two vessels, one the Shannon, the other the Pros-
perine. He loads the Shannon with gold and the Prosperine
with lead. The cargo of gold on the Shannon is insured for
a very large amount and is then by Wardlaw's confederate,
the mate, Wylie, secretly transferred to the Prosperine. It
was intended that Helen should sail on the Prosperine, but
through a delay she is forced to take passage on the Shannon.
Seaton, to be with Helen, shaves off his beard, disguises him-
self as a clergyman by the name of Hazel and gets on board
the Shannon by means of an order from his firm."
The rest of the scenes in this reel may be covered as follows:
"Wylie, the mate, who had promised Wardlaw to scuttle
the ship is surprised by Hazel in the act of boring a leak.
He is recognized by Wylie as a convict on parole and there-
fore can do nothing to save the ship. When the ship has to
be abandoned, Wylie and the crew go in one boat; Helen,
Hazel and a sailor named Cooper go in another. Cooper
confesses that Wylie has scuttled the ship. Helen, Hazel
and the dying sailor are adrift. They at last find land, an
uninhabited island. The rest of the crew are picked up at
sea. Helen and Hazel make their home on the unknown
island. He paints on one of the rocks an appeal for help
to all passing vessels.
"In England news comes of the sinking of the heavily in-
sured vessel. Wylie brings news to Wardlaw of the success
of their scheme and receives his pay. Old Penfold, the
father of the innocent convict, is still with the old firm.
News comes of the arrival of the general, the father of
Helen. Now it dawns upon Wardlaw that Helen is not
with her father and he learns that the vessel bearing her
was wrecked and she herself is a castaway or has been
drowned in the sea.
END OF REEL 2.
Nothing need be said between reel 2 and 3. As soon as the third red
is begun, continue your remarks as follows:
Scenes i. 2, 3 and 4.
"Having discovered just where on the globe their island
is situated, the castaways begin to plan how to escape. Hazel
carefully calculates latitude and longitude and then catches
a number of birds, around whose feet he ties messages telling
of their plight and whereabouts and asking for rescue.
"The father of Helen starts out in search of her in a boat
equipped by the elder Wardlaw. One of the ducks is caught
by Helen's father on board the relief ship sent out for their
rescue. The vessel is at once steered toward the island.
Hazel gives Helen a torch to light a pile of faggots, always
held ready to be a signal to passing vessels. Helen, not wish-
ing to separate from the man who has saved her life and pro-
vided for her, decides not to light the pile, that they may not
be discovered and parted. Hazel follows her. tries to take
the torch out of her hands to light the pile, but Helen
snatches it from him and casts it into the sea.
"The general in the meantime has found the island and
meets his daughter. He recognizes Hazel as the paroled con-
vict Seaton, but shakes hands with him, because grateful for
his services to Helen. Helen learns that Hazel is a convict
on parole and refuses to believe it. He admits it, but for the
first time justifies himself, telling the truth to the efifect that
Wardlaw was the forger and protests his innocence. Helen
believes him and promises to do all in his power to clear his
name in England. He remains behind.
"Helen, arrived in England, tells Hazel's father of the es-
cape of his son from perishing in the wreck. Hazel leaves
the unknown island and comes to England. Wylie, the con-
federate of Wardlaw, tells the latter of Hazel's arrival in
England and Wardlaw writes to the inspector of police to
arrest Hazel. The latter confronts Wardlaw in his own office,
shows the opinion of the handwriting expert that the forgery
was committed by Wardlaw. When a detective comes to
arrest Hazel, alias Penfold, the confession of Sailor Cooper,
implicating Wardlaw, is produced and Wardlaw is forced to
sign a confession exonerating Penfold. Wardlaw begs per-
mission to get his coat and goes to an adjoining room. .-^
shot rings out a moment later, telling of the end of Wardlaw.
Helen and Penfold see justice done and their union follows."
NOTE — Wherever the services of a lecturer are not avail-
able, the exhibitor will do well to have the words of the
lecture reprinted in pamphlet form and distributed widely in
his locality. The results will surprise and gratify him.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
a^^B^s
Music for the Picture
By CLARENCE E. SINN
A COMMUNICATION signed "Virginian" says: "Chi-
cago's letter in tlie Moving Picture World of July ist
is interesting reading, especially tor those of us who
earn our daily bread and cheese by doping out piano music
eight hours per day. 1 have worked North and South in the
business and lind a vast ditTerence in the audiences. As a
rule in the South they demand the best and most appropriate
music to tell a picture story, and the life of a fake, noisy
pianist is short indeed. The people are by inheritance tem-
peramental and fall to tears and laughter instantly. All
classes understand music by instinct and managers are hard
to please.
"The accepted 'correct music' for any motion picture is
only that which helps to unfold the plot or tell a story. It
may be a medley of classic, operatic, cr)mic, patriotic, or
dramatic, but it must be so threaded together that it carries
the audience on with the action of the story until "Passed
by the National Board of Censors" is flashed across the
screen.
"Five years experience proved to my satisfaction that pop-
ular stuff can be successfully played into most pictures, but
we can't stand for death, renunciation or the pathetic to the
tune of a popular rag or comic song. The Southern audi-
ences won't stand for it. They feel everything and I believe
they were spoiled from the start by the very quality of
pianists, really refined and educated men and women who
took up the work tempted by the salaries. By degrees the
fake pianist edged in, and perhaps he does not have a time
making good.
"I lost my job on a try-out in a New York theater because
the manager said, "You play well, but we want popular stuff
so they can sing. Go back and try again." I doped out
'Pony Boy' and "My Wife's Gone to the Country, Hurrah!'
and all the current songs and made good, but I couldn't
stand 'My Wife's Gone to the Country, Hurrah!' shouted
from a few hundred throats while I wanted to rescue the
heroine from the burning ship with dramatic stuff. So I
tried the Agency next day and found a really swell moving
picture house where only continuous improvi^ations were
allowed; absolutely nothing popular or that had ever
been in print. Well, most of it would not have been received
in the music stores, but the manager knew what his patrons
demanded.
"I find that a wide knowledge of musical composition is
essential, also a quick imagination and the power to make
the audience feel the story. As a manager advised me years
ago, "make your music tell the story; if it does not, it is all
wrong." And how is a pianist to do this unless he is able
to sink into the picture himself and let go of his imagina-
tion. It is sometimes — ofttimes unappreciated work, but the
audience can be led up to appreciation. .Americans, as a
mass, are only in process of forming a musical taste. They
can be made to understand and enjoy a picture by the aid
of music and not stop to realize whether it is a rag or comic,
and thus forget to knock the music."
I have heard of the excellent quality of music generally
found in the Southern picture theaters. You infer that the
Southern audience was "spoiled" in the beginning by its
good quality of music. 1 wish more people were spoiled in
the same way.
A. F. K. says: "I have been playing the pictures about
three years. Extemporize some but not for all pictures.
I memorize a great deal of my music and in that way pay
close attention to the picture. I use popular songs occasion-
ally, but not as much as my manager wants me to. Now I
have no objection to playing popular songs if they are appro-
priate, but my chief difficulty i>. that I cannot think of things
quickly enough to be of much use. I am familiar with a
good many songs and their choruses, but I have always found
it a hard matter to think of just the exact thing which would
have fitted until after it is all over. I suppose I am slow-
witted, though I hate to admit it. but I noticed one of your
correspondents complain of a similar affliction a short time
ago, so I am not alone in this. But it i> not to tell you my
troubles that I am writing this; it is to tell the way I am
getting around them. Possibly it may be of assistance to
some others. I took a hint from your Washington corre-
spondent who explained the way ili< m.i.!. a hr'u t.. !.cr
memory by indexing all her music. -M <
the titles of all the songs I knew. ; ■!
and "love songs' under one head, the di inking ^v/iiga uiidi-r
another, 'base-ball ."^ongs' under another, and *" on. rla**!-
fying each as well as I could. This tm ' 1
have music to only a few and wrote ■ t
names as they occurred to me, but 1 !•■ «;
writing them down was of great help in r >-
ory. Ni->w when a scene is shown in w: -in
use a particular kind of song chorus. I glance at ■ «
under that he.iding and usually find something ^c.
Whenever I play a new song which 1 think may i^c useful
or suggestive of any particular scene I enter the name in
my index and make it my bu>inesb to learn it. It i^ sur-
prising what a training this has been to my memory. I have
been doing this lor only a few weeks and now have 'at my
linger tips' about half ni my indexed pieco, and will have
them all in a >h<>rt lime. Just the reading ovir ■' tli.-e
titles serves to fix them in the mind and makes ■>
recall them with little or no effort. 1 am so w d
with my ">cheme" that I feel quite enthusiastic and want
to pass it along."
I wish every player was as generous in sharing hi*
"schemes." There are many little difficulties confronting us
all, some of a common nature which intere?t us all. Here
and there will be found one who has overcome some ..l>«tacle
in a practical manner. It is only by sharing the ! •■ ■--.",
of information acquind by our own experience t' n
hope to build up anything resembling technical 1 <c
in this our chosen line of work. Not that I think A. i;. K.s
experiment adds to the "technic" of playing for the picture,
but I wish to commend the spirit in which it is offered. I
dare say her "scheme" will be helpful to others. I know
from my own experience that it is not always easy to
instantlv think of "just the right thing at ju^t the right time."
Much obliged. A. V. K. Next time you think of anything
that seems good, pass it along again. Perhaps you will en-
courage others to do likewise.
One who signs herself "From a Small Town in Pa." writes
a pathetic letter which she asks me to answer in this page.
but as her complaint lies outside of my jurisdiction I do
not see how I can suggest anything to help her. The letter
is very long and the gist of it is that *he "writes all the ads,
makes them complete for wiring (that appears to be the
word), plays piano continuou.-ly during the shows, including the
time they take in changing reels, tries to keep a green op-
erator posted on his focus, helps to -elect all the extra pic-
tures and watches an alley exit door which is open all the
time; and all this for nine dollars a week, half of which she
gets and half of which she does not. (One of the managers,
being a relative, does not think it worth while to pay his half
of the lady's salary). Now they want to cut her down to -i.x
dollars per, half of which is likewise a practical salar>'. and
half theoretical only. She wants to know what to do. From
her own account she must be quite an important part of the
-how-shop, and I should think she was due for a raise in
-alary rather than a cut. Pluck up your courage and make
a stand. If they don't "come acro-s," try a want ad. in the
Moving Picture World. Among its thousands of readers
someone will offer you a better job than you now have. That
is all I can suggest.
About once a week or such a matter I manaee t" drop
into Sittners' North Avenue Theater, not f
the splendid pictures (he runs the best I \
l>ut chiefly because of ■' ''d music. .m-.-- i.tra." ii.
Walling, the lady who - : the piano, is an excellent
pianist and a very clevi- rizer. Her r^ -i .' irttini^
to "Romeo and Juliet" v. ne. In add;" e
is not afraid to play po; rT in comedy ; en
the number is suggestive ot the scene.
My opportunity for "doping out" pictures has_ been slim
this week; however. I can suggest music for the following:
"THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR" (Edison).
I. "Reconciliation" (pub. by Witmark) till "The Last Letter
Before the Battle."
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2. "Parting" (same pub.) till "Sighting the Enemy's Fleet."
March movement till "Nelson's last Entry in His
Diary."
3. "Meeting" (same pub.) till "Clearing the Decks for
Action." "Rule Britannia" till "October 21st, 1805."
4. Hurry for battle till "The Cockpit of the Victory."
3. Plaintive till "Avenging the i-atal Shot."
6. Hurry till "Captain Hardy Reports to Lord Nelson."
7. Plaintive till "X'ictorj'."
8. Hurry till "The Death of Lord Nelson."
9. Plaintive till close.
(The first three numbers arc from Bendix suite of four.)
Working the Sound Effecti..
By Clyde Martin.
THERE is such a vast scope when it comes to working
>ound efiftcts that no .set rules can or ever will be
made that can be followed with exactness. The
same condition prevails in working sound effects that we
find in music for the picture. We may have our own idea
in regard to playing for a certain scene and then find some
musician working the same scene in an entirely different
manner with just as good or better results. In "playing the
pictures," like anj' other profession, we can always learn
by watching other.s and you will find it a great benefit to
get around once in a while and see what others are doing.
The man that is willing to take a tip from someone else is
the person who will never lose a job because he has allowed,
himself to get in a rut.
The greatest care should be used in purchasing of sound
efTects, as there are so many small concerns in the field man-
ufacturing so-called eflfects that it is an everyday occurrence
for some drummer or manager to get "stung." It is a fact
that even among the largest manufacturers you will find that
their list is not entirely satisfactory. Possibly one concern
will make a better railroad imitation than another; then
again we find that some barnyard imitations are more prac-
tical than others; so the greatest care should be used in
purchasing these supplies. If you intend putting in an out-
fit of sound effect-, just remember that the most expensive
goods are the cheapest in the long run, and by once equip-
ping yourself with a practical line, they will last you for
years and give satisfaction.
The columns of the Moving Picture World contain a
number of advertisements of reliable firms manufacturing
sound ef¥ects, chimes, etc., and they will be pleased to send
a catalog to anyone interested in this line.
There are a number of good effects that can be built in
your theater at a small cost, and in my next article I will
give a description of this line, but where you find an effect
listed by a reliable concern it is usually advisable to buy
It. as you get the benefit of the other man's experience.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting one of the leading
picture houses in the northern part of Missouri and was
pleased to sec that the management had nerve enough to
eciuip the house with a complete line of effects, but owing
to the following knock I will not mention the name of the
theater or the town. This manager had undoubtedly soent
a large piece of change to secure such an outfit, as he 'had
one of the best lines I have ever seen in a picture theater;
but the worst of it was he had about eight or ten small boys
back of the screen to work the efifccts and I wish you could
have heard the botched-up aflfair they were making of it.
The chances are that the only compensation the boys got
for their "work (?)" was to see the picture from behind the
screen, and they ruined the entire program. This same ex-
hibitor could have hired one good man and got a great deal
more satisfaction than he did with his army" of kids.
It is true that a drummer can handle a great many effects,
but the drummer cannot be suppo.-ed to take care of ail of
them. If there is not a competent person on the job
a scene cin easily be ruined and your sound eflfects will
prove a detriment instead of a boost to the theater.
If there is a shot in the picture, the effect cannot be worked
a second before or a second after the scene, but must be
there to a dot. If a pane of glass is broken in the scene
and the crash is not heard until after the scene is over, it
makes a joke of the house and ruins the efforts of the
manufacturers, the musician, and all others trying to make
a success of the entertainment.
The use of a cra>h box is very bad in working eflfects. 1
have always made it a rule, if a fire scene is shown where
window pane? are broken, to use large pieces of glass and
get the desired eflfect by breaking same with a heavv mallet.
A crash box in such scenes is out of the question.
We are continually reading letters and arguments on the
sound eflfect question and some of the arguments seem very
reasonable K-t we must take into consideration that there
is just as much rcjom for argument on the sound eflfect
subject as there is in the niu>ic end of the picture business.
We all have our own ideas and it is natural for a person to
stand up for his own side, but I think the time is near when
the knockers on sound eflfects will see their mistake and soon
will consider this new subject the same as they do the music.
One of the greatest drawbacks to working appropriate
sound eflfects, jhe same as with the musical end. is that few
of the workers ever have a chance to see the pictures until
they are thrown on the screen for the approval of the publir,
and this is one of the biggest handicaps that we have ti-
contend with.
There is little excuse for the sound eflfect man to miss
cues after once seeing a picture and if the manager will just
consider the small cost of running over the program in the
morning for the benefit of the sound eflfect people and musi-
cians, he will soon notice a great improvement in their work.
In the September issue of the Moving Picture World is a
letter from Mr. Emmctt Campbell Hall oflfering a suggestion
that the exhibitors let their audience vote on the popularitj-
of sound eflfects in the theater. It would be just as reason-
able to let them vote on whether a Powers machine should
be used or a Motiogranh. If the audiences were to vote on
some of the musicians and sound effect people that are
holding down jobs in certain picture theaters, I believe
there would be many people out of work.
Sound eflfects as well a? the music should be handled by
capable people, otherwise the work makes a joke of the
entertainment, so the audience would not be voting on sound
eflfects but on the person operating them, which, in nine
cases out of ten would make a very one-sided vote.
You may all have your opinion as to the eflfectiveness and
importance of sound eflfects. but for my own part I am a
strong believer in them and have often softened the music
through certain scenes that the sound effects may be brought
oiit stronger on the scene, and I have always found that
they have met with the approval of the audience.
It is verj' easy to over-do eflfects in the desire to catch
all cues, yet the seeminglj'^ unreasonable eflfects are often
the ones that make the hit of the evening. The audience
has been educated to expect the sound of horses' hoofs, the
splash of water, and the sound of the passing railroad" train.
But you give them a decided novelty when you let them
hear the click of the typewriter when the stenographer
is shown in the broker's ofifice. Such details as this may
sound very unreasonable to those who have never tried such
eflfects, but take a tip from me and just try it once and I am
sure you will agree with nie that such details are valuable
to your evening's entertainment.
As far as possible, your eflfects and traps should be con-
cealed; never let the audience "get next" to anything you are
working, leave them in the dark as much as possible and
they will always appreciate your efforts. Sound eflfects, with
the audience, are like alarm clocks with small boys: when
they have seen the works, all of the novelty is gone.
No outfit of traps is complete without a telegraph instru-
ment, as there is hardly a week passes that some producer
does not put out a picture showing the tapping of wires, or
the interior of a railway station. The telegraph instrument
should always be connected and ready for use. I once had a
piano player tell me that he did not think a telegraph in-
strument should be used, as there were often telegraph op-
erators in the audience and it would be quite a joke with
them. My answer to this "wise one" was, if that was the
case he should never touch a piano, for the reason that often-
times real musicians would visit the theater where he was
working. He offered no more suggestions.
Another valuable addition to the picture theater eflfects is
a set of cathedral chimes. Chimes are constantlj-^ needed
during the showing of religious pictures and monaster}-
scenes. The chimes, you will find, give tone to any picture
of this nature and there is hardly a program that will not
call for them.
I would be very glad to receive suggestions from anyone
interested in sound eflfects, if you have found something
new in this line, just pass it along and I am sure the readers
of The World will appreciate your ideas in this new branch
of the business.
F. R. Kramer, of the firm of Kramer & Talbert, Galena,
111., owners of the Dreamland Theater, was in Chicago last
week and arranged for advance bookings with the G. F. Co.'s
branch at 117 N. Dearborn St.
A. D. Flintom and Solon Toothaker were in Chicago last
week. Mr. Flintom stated that business in the branch oflfices
of the General Film Co.. at St. Louis and Kansas City, is
highly satisfactory. Mr. Toothaker is a member of the St.
Louis staflf.
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The Song and the Singer
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ONE doesn't have to take anybody's \v<>r<l tliat tlic coniinK
season will be a busy one for tlu- music publisher-..
A visit to their oftices will furnish tiir most conviminj?
proof that the busy season is iicre rijs'lit now. Up in the
Majestic Tiieater bnildinR (Chicago), where are located tiie
Aplendid rooms of Jerome H. Kemick & C'o.'s Chicago branch.
I found the singers and performers standing at the counters
three deep waiting to be made happy by genial "IHlly"
Thompson (Mr. Remick's representative) or his able staff
of assistants. Milly was liandliug the crowd as easily as a
ticket taker at a circus and seemed to enjoy it. He rests
from midnight until twt) o'clock in the mommg and spends
half that time practicing the deaf and dumb alphabet so he
can talk to three people at once. Among the best sellers of
the Kemick catalogue at the present minute are "Oceana
Roll," "Hula Hula Love." "You'll Do the Same Thing Over
.\gain," "Red Rose Rag." and "Oh! You Beautiful Doll."
The Last is the newest; I won't say
it is the best, but believe me, Mau-
ru>^, there is some class to that song.
lu>t wait till you hear it. Or, better
still, get it. The Loos Brothers are
taking encores every performance at
the (Jrpheum Theater on that song
this week, and you know what that
means during the busy hours of a
moving picture theater.
The Loos Brothers (Ernie and
Billie) are among the most popular
boosters of the Jerome H. Remick
>taff. They have just signed for a
tive week-' engagement at the Or-
pheum. after returning from Mil-
waukee, where they were on the bill
at the opening of the "Butterfly
Theater." week of September 3d.
They were full of praise for this
beautiful new theater and NLanager
^Ieister as well. Capacity 1.300 (I
mean the theater, not the manager),
eight pieces in the orchestra for the
night -.hows and four for the day.
.Also a pipe organ, which was in-
stalled at considerable cost. Others
on the Jaill at this opening were
Maud Webb. Ollie W'cstermann and
Signore Bosley.
Sid Lachman is singing "Ocena
Roll." "Red Rose Rag." and "Oh. You
Beautiful Doll" at the Willard Thea-
ter this week.
Bennett Malloy is out at Fort
NLndison. Iowa, handing out Remick
hits at the Grand Opera House and making
also making gotul.
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The corner of State and Monroe streets
LOOS BROTHERS
Of the Jerome H. Remick Staff.
friends I hear:
is called
MiNs llu Jacobson. "That I'opnlar Band Singer." i* »till
with the Te<l Snyiler forces. She is at prrnrnt sinBim' \\)tb
I'aul .Smith's .Seventh Regimental Band for the M
1 Ongress session at the Cfiliseum (( hicago), 18 to 1
which she gf)es to the B-ittcrlly Theater, NIdwaukce.
.\t Will Rossitcr's (136 W. Lake and IJ3 .N. Clark »trect»>
I found the same busy drama being cnactei! — everybody up
to the neck in work and looking happy. Will Hossiter i*
known all over the civilized world and Greater New York
as "The Chicago Publisher." but in i)ri\ate life he i» called
the great Original Hustler. I remember when they U'«cd to
call him "the Boy Wonder." but that was several "yar»"
ago. yet thoii^jh he may have lost a small fraction ui hi«
yf)uth. he is still a wonder. He writes and composes songs
and instrumental music while he is resting, is one of the
largest music publishers in the business (to say notlnng of
the song books, joke books, and I don't know how many
other kinds of books incidental to
the trade), manages and directs this
gigantic business, sings in the Will
RMssiter Trio and teaches the young
idea how to boost. The only thing
that is keeping him so thin is fretting
because there arc only twentj'-four
hours in the day. Gee, but he's a
happy guy; nothing to do till to-
morrow.
Will Rossiter has put as many hot
liners across the plate as the next
one and his batting average is 'way
up close to the top. .Among his pres-
ent best sellers are: "Carolina Rag."
"Let's Make Love While the Moon
Shines." "Somewhere This Summer
With You." "When I Woke Up This
Morning." and "Love Me. Let the
World Go By." Some of the Will
Rossiter singers are distributed as
follows: Joe Marshall at the Erie
Theater (Swartz, manager): Miss
Bess Stokes. Sheridan Theater
I I-'ranke. manager). Irving Park
H.mlevard; Ted Ullmark. Central
Theater (Compton. manager), Austin:
Miss Ethel Barney. Lyceum Theater
I I'red Linnick. manager). 39th and
("ttage Grove .Ave.; Bob Dailey,
I alifornia Theater (I-ranke. manager),
j<)th and Trumbull (all of Chicago
111.); John Baxter ("The Man Behind
the \'oice"), at Coney Island, N. Y
John's title is no idle boast either
He has about the biggest good v<iice
n the business and I shouldn't wonder if you could hear his
ongs from Coney Island to Madison Square on a clear day.
'The
Busy Corner." "Busy" is right, but it never was a really
truly busy corner until Ted Snyder camped there. He has
taken a traction of 28th Street and set it down right in the
heart of our otherwise quiet town and then calls our atten-
tion .0 "The Land of Harmony." I found the crowd spilling
clear down the stairs and onto the street, got mixed up in
the jam and tor awhile didn't know whether I was going
up or coming down. Found a force of workmen making
alterations and putting in more partitions to increase the
number of piano rooms. They have seven of these at pres-
ent and all working every minute. The Ted Snyder Com-
pany moved in its present quarters six months ago and is
rapidiv outgrowing them. Indeed, to a casual observer it
looks 'as if the business was already too big for its clothes,
but as I have no authority to say so I won't mention it.
Manager Clark calls your .-ittention to a couple of pippins —
"Mysterious Rag" anil '.After the Honeymoon." These two
nurnhers bid fair to become as popular as ".Alexander's Rag-
time Band. "and vou couldn't say anything stronger if you tried.
Maud Webb, who was on the opening bill at the Butter-
tly. Milwaukee, was held over for two additional weeks
.\lanager Meister evidently can appreciate an artist, and
.Miss Webb comes under that head. Rocco Vocco is on the
Chas. K. Harris forces and making good with "Don't Blame
Me" and "I Miss You. Honey. Mi- A*. -i All the Time."
Sam. Hermann is at the Butterfly ' ' e"). Miss Edna
Shephard. the popular contralto, i- ^ her old friends
and making many new ones at t'lo L'rpheum Theater
(Chicago). Prideaux and Howard, of the firm of Leo Ficst.
have dissolved partner^' ■ ^'- " ■ -' '^ Ser
-•5 for Bernar<l vS: Cai- - a
four w^eeks' run. Mr . . ,- "-i
tory indefinitely.
The W^estern Film Exchange of New York has filed suit
against Ernest Brown, of Plattsburg. X. Y.. to secure the re-
turn of one of their reels, which it is claimed the defendant
has retained without right. The defendant ha« filed a counter
suit.
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CHICAGO LETTER.
By Jas. S. McQuade.
DURING a conversation with an exhibitor one day last
week, I learned that he had been using vaudeville
with his pictures throughout the summer. I was
particularly surprised at this, as he had always been a firm
believer in an exclusive picture program.
Asking the reason for the change in his business policy,
I was still more surprised at the answer, "I could not help
it. I was forced to run vaudeville."
Now how was he forced? you ask, just as I asked him.
The answer is, indeed, pitiable. This man was forced
because his competitor used vaudeville! That was not the
right answer, as I afterward showed him. He wanted to
get rich quick and he had an overweening ambition to be
a showman, as if it does not require more brains and con-
.siderably more of the true showman's ability and instinct
to run a picture show successfully than is requirfd to super-
vise a bunch of "ham fats!"
This exhibitor had to admit that he lost over two thousand
dollars during the summer by his little experiment! Now
he vows that nothing can ever again tempt him to mix pic-
tures with cheap vaudeville.
I know exhibitors in Chicago who also admit this question
of being forced to use vaudeville, but I have failed to find
one of them who has yet tested an exclusive picture pro-
gram against his near competitor's mixed program. Why
this fear? The exhibitor who stands for straight pictures
is bound to get the best grade of customers. And they will
stand by him. Nor will his attendance diminish, if he is
a live advertiser. Indeed, the chances are all on the side
of his having an increased patronage, and that many of his
new patrons will be drawn from the competing house that
has cheap vaudeville. If the competing house charges
10 cents admission, because of the addition of vaudeville,
then let the other house increase the quality of its picture
service and also charge lo cents.
Why not try it, you doubting Thomas? Be fair to the
picture and give it a show.
A Martyr To His Cause."
Well known labor leaders from different parts of the
country have taken part in the production of "A Martyr To
His Cause," a film which treats of the arrest and alleged
kidnapping of John J. McNamara, of Indianapolis. The net
profits of the exhibitors will be devoted to a defense fund
for McNamara and his associates, who are being tried at
Los Angeles on the charge of being connected with the
dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times Building.
Mrs. McNamara, wife of the labor leader, his children,
and the friends and relatives who were present at the time
of his arrest by Detective William J. Burns, of Chicago,
appear in the picture.
The Essana}' Company has made the film, which at first
was under consideration bj- the American Film Manufac-
turing Company.
Indians Grieve Over Picture Shows.
An Associated Press dispatch, from Los Angeles, dated
September 23, reads as follows:
"The California Indians cannot understand why their race
is always depicted on the moving picture screen in war paint,
while in reality they are now engaged in the peaceful pur-
suit of farming," said W. H. Stanley, superintendent of the
Southern California Indian reservation.
"The Indian of today will spend his last cent on a moving
picture show when he visits the city," Stanley continued.
"I have known of several, both bucks and squaws, who have
visited every moving picture show in town before they re-
turned home, but nevertheless, they were loud in their com-
plaints of what they termed 'the white man's injustice.'
"We are trying to teach the Indian that he should be a
good farmer and forget about being a warrior, and when he
visits the city and sees nothing but the Indian depicted with
gun or arrow in his hands, instead of a hoe or rake, he
becomes sadly confused, and the better educated among
them are deeply grieved."
Chicago Film Brevities.
Owing to the ramming of the "S. S. Olympic" in European
waters on her way to New York, having on board films for
George Kleine, certain corrections were necessary for the
forthcoming Gaumont releases. Following is the corrected
schedule of Gaumont releases: Tuesday, October 3, "The
Missing Bracelet," or "Jimmie Unjustly Accused;" Satur-
day, October 7, "Pansies," a colored subject; approximate
length 155 feet; also on the same reel "Rejected," a drama
about 845 feet; Tuesday, October 10, "Ajaccio, Birthplace of
Napoleon," length 318 feet; also on the same reel "Jimmie's
Midnight Flight;" Saturday, October 14, "Cintra, a Pic-
turesque Town of Portugal," length 236 feet; also on the
same reel "The Upward Way," a colored subject, 764 feet in
length. All previous advices regarding release dates of
these films are to be ignored by exhibitors.
The Municipal Congress and Exposition, now in its sec-
ond week at the Coliseum, is offering moving pictures as
the chief side entertainment. Fire tugs in operation and
the building of streets and roads are some of the pictures
shown in black and white. The Kinemacolor views of the
"Coronation of George V" are also a strong feature.
A. M. Kennedy, manager of the American Film Mfg. Com-
pany, returned from his visit to the Western stock company
in California, Tuesday Sept. 19.
Maurice Fleckles, manager of the Laemmle Exchange,
this city, left for New York, Tuesday, Sept. 26, on a short
visit.
The police of Elgin, III., hold moving pictures respon-
sible for the hold-up of a 13-year-old girl by two lo-year-old
boy bandits, of that city, who robbed her of 25 cents. The
girl was on her way to a grocery store, on an errand for
her mother, when she was held up. What a convenient
hobby-horse the moving picture has grown to be for offi-
cers of the law.
The Humboldt Theater, at 851 Ohio Street, this city, had
its balcony closed last week by an inspector until certain
exits will have been made therefrom, in conformity with
the building ordinance. The daily press, in mentioning the
incident, stated that the theater was closed. Another in-
stance of the discrimination practiced against the picture
theater.
C. S. Sullivan, general manager of the Royal Theater
Company, with headquarters in Hancock, Mich., was a visitor
on Saturday, Sept. 23. The company owns a circuit of five
theaters in Escanaba, Hancock, Calumet, Laurium and Ish-
peming, all in Michigan. Manager Sullivan looks for a very
prosperous fall season.
Mr. Miller, business agent of Local No. 2, has advised
me that the initiation fee for the operators' union will be
$50, starting October 15. Twenty-five dollars of this amount
will be paid down when application is made. The former
initiation fee was $25, five dollars of which was paid down
on application. The raise is due to the fact that some op-
erators were taking advantage of having paid their appli-
cation fee, in order to induce managers of theaters to em-
ploy them.
George H. Heiser, of Heiser & Finke, who own the Star
Theater, in Dayton, Ohio, was in Chicago on business last
week. They have just sold the Jewel Theater, in Troy,
Ohio. Mr. Heiser is an experienced and well-known show-
man, having been with Riiigling Bros, for over ten years.
He also managed the White City in Dayton, Ohio, for a
year. Mr. Heiser uses Independent service, and he was look-
ing for feature subjects during his stay here. He also made
a round of the theaters in the city in order to gain points
for the improvement of the Star. He is a regular reader
and a firm friend of the Moving Picture World. Not even
the ads escape him, and he states that he reads every one
in the paper.
John Berscheit, owner of the Century Theater, Mishawaka,
Ind.. and his manager, George Singer, were visitors last
week^ They are patrons of the G. F. Co.'s branch at 429 S.
Wabash, and arranged for special and feature films for the
next three weeks. Mr. Berscheit is very well pleased with
his business.
Manager Van Ronkel states that his new business, taken
on for the last two weeks, has been larger in volume than
at any time during his experience in the rental business.
He gives as the cause the superiority of the service offered.
W. O. Stevens, owner of the Star Theater, Princeton, 111.,
was in the city for a day last week. He reports business
very satisfactory.
James K. O'Neill, owner of the Star Theater, Henry, 111.,
paid a flying visit to the city one day last week. The fall
business has opened with a rush, so RIanager O'Neill states.
R. S. Hopper, owner of the Lyric Theater, Freeport, 111.,
was a visitor last week and reports that he will open three
more houses in that section of the State in the near future.
L. H. Frank, owner of the Halsted Theater, 6202 S.
Halsted Street, was seen last week at the G. F. Co.'s
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branch, 4J9 S. Wabash. He infurnicd iiic that he will fea-
ture specially "The Two Orphans" on Thursday, Sept. -•«.
Mr. Frank is well pleased with his box otVicc rcceipti.
Mr. VN'hitconib, of tlu- Junes iJ'Uricii Ainusciiicnt Com-
pany, who have theaters in Fond du Lac, (>-.likosh, aiul She-
boygan, all in Wisconsin, \sas in the city last week and ar-
ranj^td for >pccial bookings with the (j. !•. Lo.'s branch, at
17 S. VVaba>ili. He stated that business was very good.
Manager F. C. Aiken, of the G. F. Co.'s branch, at 17 S.
Wabash, states that he has taken on a large volume uf new
business during the week past. Mr. Aiken states that a
steady increase li.is been shown every week since the re-
leases were mcreil.^vll to 36.
Charles N'ancc, <iwiut of Dreamland, Streator, III., opened
his new house, the Dawn, Monday, Sept. ^5, The name of
thi". theater was chosen from a list of 5,000 names, sug-
fcsted by patrons and people in the surrounding country,
he Dawn is a beautiful house, the front and interior
decorations being placed by the Decorators' Supply Com-
pany, of this city.
H. J. Aldrich, owner "f the Majestic Theater, Larirangr.
Ind., was in the city la'^t week, and arranged with Manager
.\iken, of the G. I'. Co.'s branch. 17 S. Wabash, for an extra
service, for the week commencing October 2. That week
will be a gala one in La Cirangc. as the yearly corn car-
nival \yill be in full blast. F'armcrs for fifty miles around
come into town for the occasion and usually remain the
entire week.
Messrs. Conway and Allen, of Woodstock, 111., have se-
cured a lease of the Gem Theater, which was formerly run
by A. J. Locwenthal. Licensed service from the G. V. Co.'s
branch, at 17 S. Wabash, will be continued.
J. S. Quirk, owner of the Olympia Theater-; in ,\rcola
.ind Tuscola, III. was in the city last week and arranged
for a higher priced service with the G. F. Co.'s branch, at
17 S. Wabash. Mr. Quirk reports that his receipts are much
larger than at the same time last year. Mr. Quirk is cashier
i>f the chief bank in .Vrcola.
AMAZING SITUATION IN MACON
Amusement Lover* of Georgia Town Prefer Pictures to
Vulgar Farce — All MukH-unt PUymg (or Pictures.
Ju*t why the ni'
ing into pupttl.ir f:i .
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pICtUT'
On cr 6th the Grand f)i-ri.i House, leased by
Shuberi Uroiliers, opened the that talaciou*
Broadway '♦ucrr-n. "Ihr (Jirl (: The troubles
of the ma: ; whcu r. js-
sible to « in» to Me
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ct • . •■-• • ,.li.
iiieiit.iry remarks almut tl ;c-
timis t. tiered in that I'lwn .1 ._ r%.
sary to attract the public irum the picture theaters.
The trouble about getting an orchestra arose frnm the
fact that Macon's picture shows arc giving ste.i >y-
ment to all the musicians in town at prices far an
the legitimate house h.i < ■ ■ . ^j^
disposctl to pay now. ,ns
playing Macon, (ia, »i., ,.^ .-.kv., .. .^..^ «,, ■■. ^.„^,ui.
Such is the power of the pictures.
How the iKTopIc of Macon view the matter is best told by
the local newspapers. Here are some extracts from what
they said:
(From the Uatam Srmt.)
The tbeatrlral m-smmi of IBIMS mad« ■ 1«HHi«t«lt|« vitrt Is Warva last
nighl.
Thit was not <ltir <„ much to the ^rcc
AN AIRDOME IN A SMALL SUBURBAN VILLAGE.
Messrs. McGrath and Ranko report fair business all sum-
mer at their airdome at Dobbs Ferry, X. Y., a Hudson River
village about twentj--onc miles from New York City. They
selected a vacant lot on the main street of the village, which
numbers about 3.000 population, and projected hve reels
every evening, weather permitting, to an audience of about
300 patrons, at ten cents admission. A representative of the
Moving Picture World called at the airdome one evening
last week and spent several very pleasant minutes before the
show talking with Mr. Kanko. who was in charge. It was
plain th.Tt he thoroughly understood the photoplay business.
He said that the summers venture at Dobbs Ferry had netted
a fair return, but was not ovcr-enthu>iastic. The company
runs two larger hou>cs. one in Mt. \'ernon. N. Y., and one in
Manhattan, which with no more trouble give greater returns.
After talking a few minutes, Mr. Kanko excused himself.
His operator was not there that night and he had to be both
manager and operator. The operating room was in a little
tower built just off the sidewalk, and the stone retaining
wall of the Old Croton .Aqueduct, about 120 feet back, served
as backing for the curtain. It was a good long throw, but the
l>rojection was almost perfect. The pictures were well chosen.
There were two Pathes. a Lubin, a Riograph and an Essanay
— all old pictures interesting, human and well photographed
I'hey were clear and without shadows and almost as steady
-13 a church. The audience enjoyed the program thoroughly,
reading the leaders aloud and at the comedies making appre-
ciative comments that added to the fun. One of the Pathes
was that tine picture. "The Stepsisters" Pearl White came in
ii>r quite an ovation, as did William Walthall. The pathos
of the Biograph picture. "'The Broken Doll," seemed to aflfect
them deeply, and well it might, for it is a worthy picture.
The World's representative was able to congratulate Mr.
Kanko very sincerelj'.
FLICKERS.
Itinerant showman with ■jose James" reels under his arm
was escorted out of Mt. \"ernon, Ind.. hy the town constable.
The beauty of law often lies in its mode of application.
• * *
Xo better illustration of the high cost of living has been
afforded than the action of a Columbus. Ohio, exhibitor in
accepting potatoes for admissions in lieu of nickels.
* * *
Wonder if censor boards and guardians of municipal
morals will take a fall out of those surreptitious inside views
of the House of Mormon.
tvcn the :
m.'»rkfd in
tl:'
V ■
III.,
■-Iter, and last nifhl, it may be rc>
■■irrlrrl The j;;.1-f f .-•- 1 W.r [".;.!c
' Upon Ibc oc-
<^^ ■*!» were rtrm
« intcrp'jUtcd • .\;c.vi; :J- r J lt»< 1 irac Band"— well.
ir..
''ird aoroe of the audience, in their very i>e«t Usi^
as they lici^stHcJ tur the loda fountain« and picture ahon*.
That from one; now for the next, from the Macon Tele-
graph:
I. „,. .,..1 ,(,., ,',, „...,„ V .. •, ,. ...I .•• ., . .„^
» r«|
. aa
' .1 .in. iif.."ii ^.i^'.iic -I. >"». wiii, 411 *ijm:**T .n <"■! : . crnta.
' ' 'geiher a bunch of good musictant to lend to the eveoing't
- •"- - '^ - ' '- ' f lUmld wrtfc
I' r.portmol toae-
" ''• maBaccmrat
^> ' ( onlr on tbc
" 'ber» of fplco-
<< ■ tk pleature to
'■' r ■ i inrm. r><K i-u !r.f T'loir an", -rr pir,. i r.c ! rniertam bcf ceil
!hr TKings and (allingi of the curtain, to *»j nothing of tbc long prcludc»
lt'« '•.!'!
! must secure > The mot«or ■■m%
.1 -s •-■ ''•'^r »•• jy.rj prondc • »>•«
I -loo fe« ao »rrj
I r4cn to tht n
-■*tt prodncttoni
thr thralT d.-.r« n.^; wr:,- ~r i;<>. •■:■..-'■% with twCCt aMMIC. Iben Ihc iudl-
rnce will remain with the picture show*.
.'\nd finally this editorial observation from The N''
WHAT IS TO BF THF F\TF ^F THE LEGITIM.^TE PK
•ing no more'
up t.-> nature, to <bow rirtoc
>ngrT to stmt tb« boards be-
and to deeds of god-like enM%-
.\rc ihc hcr.^ci ci the »,
fore us. to inspire us with ;
lation'
.\re the kinfs of comedy nc I^r.g.: :. i;sport tbemaelres for our distrac-
tion and deliitht?
1« the ffl'^-. ■•s r-c- :-p «■- » destined not merely t« rerolotianite tbe
amusement ■ r it'
For a TTA >n has been weighing and forang it»elf
upon u«. \)\i: - when our chief teazle of srt, the bcan-
tiful plarhouvc 1.-. »hic>. Mi- r. hi« ju»tlT taken so mock pride^ opens the
theatrical season with a d><creditable threadbare attraction aiid witkout even
34
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
the cu^'tomary and traditional aid of orchestral music and accompaniment?
I'or a number of seasons |>ast the tlicatricnl attractions given tu Macon
and indeed the entire southern circuit had been steadily and noticeably de-
generating. The explanation was offered that the business had fallen into
the hands of a trust. It culminated in an alleged fight against the trust
resulting, as we were led to believe, in a victory for competition, and the
independents, and, beginning with the present season, we were promised a
better and more varied line of attractions.
In the meantime the moving picture shows have sprung into existence,
giving the people a cheap and popular form of attraction. They have
grown and flourished and become the rage to an unprecedented degree,
and the trust which a year or two years ago seemed to have a strangle-hold
on the old standard form of drama has apparently been knocked out and
lost its grip more completely than any possible competition in the legitimate
could have brought about.
Such is the situation as we see it, but what is the answer?
Surely the histrionic art Is not dead. Surely the voice of the gallery
god is not silenced for aye, no more to give the signal for applause or
condemnation, to make and unmake the reputations of the footlight favor-
ites who strive before him for the verdict that makes or undoes them quite.
No, it cannot be. The devotees of Thespis will rehabilitate themselves.
They will revive and recreate their beloved art. They will come again to
reassure and delight the lovers of the legitimate. There will always be
those who cannot be satisfied and diverted with the pantomime of the
picture shows. But these can no longer be amused with cheap knock-
about comedies, leg shows and threadbare themes.
The revival of the drama, we verily believe, is indispensable, but it must
be complete and unquestioned.
There you have a plain, unvarnished statement of the situ-
ation. Tlie result is the overshadowing popularity of the
picture theater. What is happening in Macon is happening
in every city in the United States. For the picture manu-
facturer it teaches the oft-repeated truth that the public will
not stand for the vulgar in its menu of pleasure. What the
ligitimate theater has lost because it disregarded that truth
the picture theater has gained because its entertainment is
clean.
Our correspondent adds that since the departure of "The
Girl from Rector's" the Grand has been crowding its capacity
with Dante's Inferno and Kineinacolor — pictures of the
highest class.
the meeting, requesting the proprietors to con-ult with the
building code commission in an effort to establish a style of
safety devices for the protection of patrons of picture show
hotises.
NOTABLE EVENT FILMED.
The Last Parade of the G. A. R. at Rochester, Which Will
Be Witnessed with Much Interest.
It is a regrettable fact that the ranks of the Grand Army
of the Republic are thinning each year and at each National
Encampment the attendance has been smaller. The last
encampment held at Rochester, N. Y., marked an epoch in
the history of the order for on that occasion the last grand
parade was held. This has been decided upon owing to the
fact that the survivors of the Civil War are becoming feeble.
bowed with the weight of years. The long march has been
a severe tax on their strength and it was decided to abandon
the pageant. Owing to this fact the parade was a large one,
every veteran who could march being in line. There were
something over 25,000 of them proudly keeping step to the
inspiring music, and when the streets had been traversed
there were many tired old soldiers.
This parade was filmed by Imp photographers and thej'
obtained some excellent pictures. The film will be released
October 9 and will prove very interesting to all student' < t
historj', as it was reviewed by President Taft and the De-
partment officers of the G. A. R. The scenes were taken
from the most advantageous positions to bring out the most
prominent scenes, and the film is pronounced by critics to
be excellent both in photography and subject matter.
OPERATORS' LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Justice Gavegan So Decides in Gibelman Case — "Unreason-
able and Unnecessary."
Supreme Court Justice Gavegan, in a decision made public
on Wednesday, which was rendered in the case of Lewis
Gibelman, who was refused an examination as to his fitness
to operate a moving picture apparatus by Commissioner
Thompson, of the Department of Water Supply, Gas and
Electricity, of the City of New York, declared that the new
law is unreasonable and unnecessary to protect the health,
morals or general welfare of the State.
The new law, which Justice Gavegan practically declares
unconstitutional, is known as Chapter 252 of the laws of
191 1. It provides that before a license could be given to
the operator of a moving picture apparatus, the applicant
must first show that he has served a six months' apprentice-
ship with a licensed operator. It was this clause that is de-
clared unreasonable by Justice Gavegan. Gibelman has op-
erated moving picture apparatus outside of New York City
for four years and when he applied to Commissioner Thomp-
son for an examination as to his fitness of a New York
City license that official refused to grant the examination
because Gibelman could not show that he had served a
six months' apprenticeship with a licensed New York
operator.
It was decided by Anson Burlingame Cole, counsel for
the applicant, to make a test case out of the circumstances
surrounding the application of Gibelman. Previously Mr.
Cole had a case where Coinmissioner Thompson had re-
fused to license operators who underwent the city examina-
tion, but were refused licenses because they could not show
that they served a six months' apprenticeship. In that case
Justice Ford, of the Supreme Court, compelled Commissioner
Thompson to issue the license, and following that decision
some 80 men were given the privilege to operate moving
picture apparatus. Subsequently, however, when Gibelman
applied for a license he was refused the privilege of an ex-
amination by the commissioner and the case presented fea-
tures that could be used to test the law.
Accordingly a motion was made bj- Mr. Cole to Justice
Gavegan. in the Supreme Court, a few weeks ago, the de-
tails of which were fully told in the Moving Picture W^orld,
for a peremptory writ of mandamus directing Henry S.
Thompson, as Commissioner of \\'ater Supply, Gas and
Electricity, of the City of New York, to examine Gibelman
for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not he is com-
petent to operate moving picture apparatus and its connec-
tions in the City of New York.
Mr. Cole stated, after the decision was rendered, that any
moving picture operator can now apply to Commissioner
Thompson for an examination and that that official must
examine the applicant and issue a license if found compe-
tent without regard to the six months' apprenticeship clause.
He also said that an applicant need not be a citizen of the
United States in order to qualify for an examination.
WISCONSIN EXHIBITORS ORGANIZE.
At a meeting at the Plankington Hotel in Milwaukee.
September 19, a State organization of moving picture e.x-
hibitors was perfected and a membership of sixty was en-
rolled from all parts of the State. When details are per-
fected the league intends to affiliate with the National League
of Exhibitors of America. There were several subsequent
meetings, followed by a banquet and an auto ride about the
city. The officers elected are as follows: Charles H. Phil-
lips, Milwaukee, president; vice-presidents. Thomas Foster,
Stanley, and Charles W. Christianson, Racine; secretarj-, J.
W. Clarke, Sheboj-gan; treasurer, Henry S. Klein, Mil-
waukee; sergeant, Peter Jermain, Milwaukee; trustees, B. K.
Fischer, O. Sprecher, Milwaukee; L. W. Anderson, Neenah.
and C. W. Tiede, Burlington.
The members were addressed by Mayor Seidel, who
praised their efforts.
"The theater is one of the recognized educators of the
people," said the Mayor, "and the motion picture house is
the educator of the masses. Anything that you can do to
raise the standard of morals of the people through raising
the character of the exhibits in these places, is doing a great
and lasting public service and will prove a benefit to your
business."
Carl Rungel, assistant building inspector, also addressed
Float of Boston Operator's Union No. 182, in Labor Day
Parade, Boston, Sept. 4, 1911.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
%$
$30,000,000 FOR NEW YORK SCHOOLS.
The vaNt >imi of inmuy rfi|iiir«il !•> tlu It'.inl "t Educa-
tion for the schools of lircatcr New V>jrk i» perhaps the
largest ever a>ked for by a single board. When to this is
added the cost of j)rivate and parochial schools the sum must
nearly approach tifty millions per aiiniini The idd cry of
"a schoolhouse in every villa«c is detniled now by "a State
supervised eilucation tor every chdd" uii tlic soil of the
United States. Of what interest is this to the readers of the
Moving Picture World? Simply this, that by authority of
law, everyone of these millions of children will shortly be
compelled to learn by aid of the moving picture.
In this last budget of the New York Hoard provision is
made for the "procuring of cinematographic apparatus for
use in the schools."
Now, the law keeps children away from the moving pic-
ture show, soon the law will compel them to attend the
moving picture school, and sad to admit, the fact stares us
in the face the moving picture film producers are in no
degree ready for this great trade which is shortly to be
thrown up<in them. Millions of people between the ages
of 5 and JS years making the picture a part of their curri-
culum and no pre[)aration even in the distant future for them.
.\ close scrutiny of all the educational pictures issued to date
shows that a proportion of less than J-, per cent are avail-
able for scholastic use. and these arc only fragmentary; there
are none serial in character. The manufacturer truly says
he is "not making educational pictures." he is "catering only
for amusement." This may be very true and we may be ex-
pecting too much from them; they can no more issue an edu-
cational series of pictures than a newspaper or dramatic
journal can publish a set of school text books.
To produce educational pictures requires such a staff that
certainly cannot be found in any present-day "factory,"
neither can they be manipulated to bring about the results;
It requires a new beginning from bottom up Hut. will the
necessary pictures be forthcoming? Certainly, the schools
will have them in the same way that they have everything
else; they are as sure for the children as next week's bread.
If this is the case, who will provide them? As in other
things authorities, states, governments wait to buy what
they need, what they cannot buy they make.
It will not be very long before there are well equipped
educational film producing plants in central localities over
the United States. Public money is always ready for public
good. New York will vote its $jo,ooo.ooo without "turning
a hair" and if necessary a million would be a small matter
for a factory properly manned for the production of films
that will be masterpieces, especially so because they will
be subject to no such limitations as those which now hamper
the private firm. We are on the verge of the greatest ad-
vance ever made in any science an<l the entire transforma-
tion of applied cinematography which will rob the present-
day producers of their wisdom and beauty. Is this a pity?
.•\re makers of to-day anxious or glad? Do they wish this
great trade, or do they despise it?
THE WATER BEETLE.
One of the best natural history pictures issued by Pathe
is the Water Beetle, this when enlarged becomes a very
unpleasant "animal." even to the point of repulsiveness on
account of its pugnacious attitude toward its fellows. In
the larva state it is perhaps more dangerous than when full-
grown, as the pictures show it attacking animate objects
larger than itself. .\n excellent battle between a larva and
a lizard five times its size shows its bitterness; securing a
"bite" on some vital spot the lizard may writhe and wriggle,
but cannot shake off this vicious little enemy.
It is a good microscopic insight into the water world which
is interesting.
Three thousand feet of moving pictures dealing with the
experiences of the famous Fred Stone, of the Montgomery
& Stone Compaiiv. in a recent expedition to Greenland, have
been taken. The'pictures show distin.-' ^'^ <;t.>n,- ~hn,iting
and capturing polar bears.
"THE SNARE OF SOCIETY" (Lubia).
This recent him by tli«" I.'s'-mi < ■> -^ •.vrtby of »{>^c«l
praise; nay. it deserve* • . -k
upon one of the most --i.
That viper of "Hridge \'\ n-i un 11 :;.i« . n .n-
cial condition atnl staiiie<l the iiior.il purity of
young society ({iris, and • ir-..i • • .-^ ron, ^^..^...ing
gamblers, receives a nv Mire and perhaps a
death blow in this exc
The story revolves around a wdi-io-do y-ung couple; the
young wife has been drawn into the social *wiin. while the
husband remains <lomesticatcd. .Arriving honie one after-
noon, he begins to admire a beautiful rintr he has purchased
for his wife, when he sees the invi' the "function"
lying on the table, fioing tf> his \\ n, he finds her
dressing for the occasion, presents ).- . ...... the ring, which
she receives with proper appreciation; when, however, he
appeals to her to stay at home with him she indignantly
refuses. Society "friends." who are always experts in the
game looking for prey, call for her and without even proper
adieus she leaves her husband and goes with them.
.•\t the game she is evidently a novice amid expert*. She
is easily fleeced, losing all the time, until her ne.
Leaving the table with mingled feelings o; nt
and anger she is followed to th- '• ■" ' v her k,- I'i'^ "■-'■ -'P-
ponent, whose vest pocket is !• th her lossei. His
persuadings are unavailing and - „ home
While sitting disconsolately at home, she suddenly remem-
bers that her husband has money in a secret bureau safe of
which she knows the combination Hastily helping herself,
she returns to the party What a sad picture — a beautiful
young wile so suddenly changed into a thief and a gambler —
a picture known to the writer to be sadly too true. The well-
to-do towns of the I'nited States are filled with this evil oct«»-
pus in society.
.•\gain and again she loses; again all is gone. Ho^v .-.in thi»
butterfly of a tender domestic clime resist the et riet
which her winning "friends" set for her' ("rrstfi' icd,
she leaves the table again; the same her to
the hall begging her return; she is ; cm not
to flatter. She speaks of her great I'^so. wincli he offers
to make good by producing the roll of winnings from his
pocket. If he makes any terms, one can only - — ' •
they are. She repulses him. ultimately ot;
as security for a loan she receives. Hastr
begins to redeem herself by replacing the st cy .\|
his club the husband overhears a young r ting of
being in possession of a lady's rings. When tlie name is
whispered, it is that of his own wife, whereupon he promptly
floors the supposed calumniator with a blow. Upon going
home, he finds the story sadly true. .X strained home where
otherwise joy reigr ' result. They ' —tijr
determmes upon s Taking a • -ti-
cule, she goes to ;.., c of the 'i' to
obtain them "at any cost " He pr for
them and, for the tir>t time, she win me
and gives them to her husband. The »».>cicty friends call
again with blandishment* to invite the yoiine matron to
another bridge-whist With rare c ». caus-
ing the friends to depart with < ks and
proudly raised heads. Meanwhile, tri< '
watching from behind the screen. He
upon her ■-''^"'•- -■"■i ' ■■•'■^r ■■■,v t,-.-
joy of t! of
society. ige
with which they have orandeti .' in
American home*. .V greater m :ed
on the screen
SHOW US THE GIRL WHO HELPS MOTHER.
Why not give us a few moving picture* of the girl who
helps mother? They ' more than the Nan I'atter-
sons, the Evelyn Tl the Beulah BinforH*. wlv
appeal to nothing hut ;
edy or depravity. Why d'>n t •
to the real heroines to po-c f
Washington Star.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Projection Department
Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON
Union Wanted. — Connecticut (name of town suppressed)
writes: "Kindly advise me as to whether or not there is an
operators' union in this state or has there ever been any
attempt made to organize one?"
I have no record of an operator's union in Connecticut,
though there may be one. The I. A. T. S. E. has not seen
fit to supply us with complete list of operators' unions,
though questions of this kind are being propounded every
once in a while. It would be distinctly to their interest to
do so and the matter is up to them.
Unions. — It is perhaps advisable that we say a few words
to exhibitors regarding the matter of operators' unions at
this time.
Many exhibitors who have made no study of economic
conditions and who see in the organization of labor nothing
but a club to be used against them are honestly opposed to
unions and stand ready to do all in their power to oppose
them. Just a comparatively few years ago, within the writ-
er's memory, practically all employers were of the same mind
and held precisely the same view. Today, however, there
are thousands of employers paying the highest labor scales
in America who would not go back to the old conditions if
they could. They have, much to their surprise, while obliged
to pay two and, in some instances, three times the wage
of former days, besides reducing hours of labor from ten
and twelve to eight, found that not only did they suffer no
monetary loss through advanced wages, but actually disriv-
ered benefit by reason of improved conditions brought about
through the organization of the men.
That the unions at times work injustice, just as do the
employers themselves, may not be denied. No important
movement in the world's history was ever accomplished
without mistakes being made and injustice being worked in
individual cases. However, the writer firmly believes that
the organization of labor is in every way beneficial to the
employer as well as to the men themselves.
Low salar}% other things being equal, attracts only men
of mediocre ability, utterly incapable, as a rule, of doing high-
class work. Medium salaries get better men, while high
salaries procure the best there is. In the operating room,
upon the work of which depends the income of all capital
invested, we need the best to be had in the way of projec-
tion knowledge and skill. This cannot be procured by pay-
ing salaries which will attract only men of second rate ability.
That is as plain as the statement that one and one make two.
When the business first started there were, of course, no
operators at all. Nevertheless, considering the absolute
crudeness of equipment, and almost total lack of projection
knowledge and skill, results were surprisingly good. Why?
The question is easily answered. From $45.00 to $60.00 per
week ,and even more, was offered for men to operate the
machines. This attracted high-class men of ability and
brains. Men of resource who could reason from cause to
effect and get results even under the most trying circum-
stances. Before long, however, managers got the idea that
operating consisted only of ability to twist a crank, and sala-
ries were placed on the toboggan slide, promptly shooting
to the very bottom until four or five years ago it was quite
possible to get an "operator" at less salary than was paid
the commonest kind of common laborer. Meanwhile pho-
tography, perforation and equipment had advanced by leaps
and bounds, but projection was no better — in fact, it was
actually worse than in the very beginning of the business.
Again, why? Simply because the men of abilitj' and brains
had quit, being able to earn far more money at other things.
The operator, taken as a class, had degenerated into an irre-
sponsible, low-paid dub who knew nothing beyond doing as
little as he possibly could for the six to fifteen dollars (yes,
I said six) handed him in return for his week's work. It was
all he was worth, and more. Quite true. The fact was, how-
ever, that he had as much business in an operating room
as the devil has in Heaven. He was a curse to the business.
but a curse brought into existence by the manager himself
through following a shortsighted save-a-penny-and-lose-a-
dollar policy.
About this time the writer saw the tremendous evil being
worked and got busy hammering at the proposition of better
projection. He has been at it ever since and intends to keep
it up until there is no more need, if ever that time comes.
Something like a year later organization of the operators was
started and has been gradually progressing and under the
combined influence of education and organization the mini-
mum salary has been gradually raised to fifteen dollars in
the larger towns and to eighteen in the cities. It has also
been pulled upward to some extent in the smaller places,
taken as a whole. In some cities a maximum of $35.00 has
been reached. The benefit of even this small start has been
immense and unquestionabh- has done much to insure the
permanency of the Picture Palace as a form of amusement.
With intelligent, resourceful men in the operating rooms,
men who are willing to study the finer points of projection,
projection is being pulled out of the Land of Shadows and
with better shows managers are rightly talking of advancing
the price of admission. But the matter has not gone far
enough. Neither fifteen, eighteen or even twenty dollars a
week will attract the class of men we want in operating
rooms, unless they believe there is more in the future. It
will require thirty to thirty-five dollars to get what is needed
and it must be had. Salaries cannot be advanced to any such
figures in a week or a month or even a year, but they must
come and with them will come such a show as will command
10, 15 and 25 cents admission. My advice to managers is
to study this question, co-operate with the unions and grant
all their reasonable demands as fast as possible, remember-
ing that in so doing you cast pennies into the sea of business
which shall return to you after many days (not so ver3'
many either) as dollars. The union is a business institution
and must be dealt with as such. It is here to stay, whether
you, I or anyone else likes it or does not like it. The wise
man recognizes and deals with conditions as they are, re-
gardless of whether he is pleased with those conditions or
not. Fighting organization, unless the organization be in-
trinsically wrong, is like fighting a windmill. You will sooner
or later get the worst of it. The operators' union is an in-
stitution necessary to the welfare of the business, just as an
exhibitors' organization is necessary to its best interests. I
advise all operators to get into their organization at once, and
I also advise all exhibitors to get into their organization and
to stay in it.
A Question. — Wakefield, R. I., writes: "Here is a question
in dispute: A says the Fort Wayne Company makes a com-
pensarc which changes A. C. to D. C, known under the same
name, viz: Fort Wayne Compensarc. B claims the Fort
Wayne Compensarc is a current-saving device and does not
change A. C. to D. C. Which is right? I am a constant
reader of The World and look for it every Monday on the
first mail. I am hardly able to wait for it. I am operating in
a pretty little summer theater, seating capacity about 325.
The projection is the best I can produce through hard work.
We have one of the best piano players in the business. He
plays strictly to the picture; also we use a trap drummer
who is there with the effects. Mr. Webster, our manager,
is one corking good fellow. I have only to ask for supplies
to get them. We have a Powers Five and keep an extra
mechanism, lamphouse, three sets of condensers and three
extra lamps. We never have a breakdown or mis-frame.
Have no volt A. C. through a Miles Brothers rheostat. Get
a good, clear light and always have a clear picture."
As to the argument: the Fort Wayne Compensarc is a
low voltage transformer (current saver) and does not change
A. C. to D. C. I have been informed that they put out
a motor-generator set, which does change A. C. to D. C.
also under the name Compensarc.
It is too bad that all operators cannot report their mana-
ger as willing to get needed supplies promptly. In too
many cases the operator almost has to pry supplies away from
the manager (?) with a crowbar. Plenty of supplies, an extra
mechanism, lamp, etc., save a world of useless worry, vex-
atious delays and bad feeling. The operator who will waste
supplies because he has plenty of them is not fit to be in
an operating room. Such a man, if any there be, ought to
be promptly fired. Many managers, however, want a thing
used just as long as it will hang together. They consider
it waste to do otherwise. This is not economy. It is fool-
ishness, pure and simple. I have seen, for instance, machines
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37
come in for repair- on which the intermiffent ^prorVrt treth
were allnu^t ciiti < In fact. I ' 1
that I have wo:. w on earth • 4
film through the i.un.i..nc at all. I'hi. .v .i u .t cc :
was the man who ran that hoii>c a tu.iiiaKcr. It
results on the >crcen that hrmj{ iiMnry to tl"-
Perfcct result* cannot he had working' with a '
The operator wln> has to fight for c-M-ry ccnt'>
plies IS likely to Rct into an "I-<lon"t-care" frame ui mind.
and he is not much to be blamed for it, either.
That Auto Outfit. Payson, III., writes: "In answer to
your qiurii-. in I he World, of recent date (p. 705. Sept. 16
issue), will »ay that the dynamo um.I uti our trip is one
made by the Triumph Electric Coniii.mv. t^incinnati. Ohio.
It is .1 two k. w., 60-volt machine 1. n s at
2,000 revolutions. Our auto engine , de-
veloping about ^3 h p. It has a long >;: ... , , ., .: (.The
flywhcil is 16 irulus in diameter. I he pulley of the con-
necting; -halt i> .'■. iiK-hc- in dianiet'-r ! I'-.'-ikr the speed of
the ChiciRn ttnton t* marlr tip -f rr.«T. vthn ArfMne to itudy
their . . ^.
it ii>
tin. ciiK'iu- .ib'UL 4411 tL volutions per nunuti. I5y hrin>?ing
the engine up to 500 we get very nearly 70 volts. Weight of
dynamo is 187 pounds, height 13 inches, width >ame, length
22 inches. We use a small, home-made rheostat reducing
pressure by five or six volts, which gives a little better re-
sults than working without resistance. The generator is
protected by 40 ampere fuses at the car and 30-ampere ones
at the lamp. \\'c run a line of incandescent globe> (q 20-volt.
30-watt, wired three in series) from car to the hall and have
120 feet of .\o. 10 marine cable from generator to machine.
We obtain best results with ^ cored carbons. Electra or
Bio. When we shut off the arc the other lights brighten
perceptibly, but there is not to exceed two or three volts
difference as shown by the voltmeter. From time enter-
tainment is started till its close the arc burns continuously.
I run slides and lecture while rewmding. Expect to start
return trip about the 27th inst.. passing through Missouri,
Kansas. Colorado. Idaho, Oregon and Washington."
We are indeed indebted to you for the excellent descrip-
tion of the outfit. It will doubtless be of much benefit to
others who may contemplate emul.Ttini: your example. I
am obliged to accept it as a fact, tluuuii I caiM not quite
understand how uniform voltage can be maintained with an
engine running without a governor. Well. I have learned
that it can be and the knowledge is valuable. I am inclined to
believe the secret lies in the fact that the engine power is so
very greatly in excess of the load that it is not affected by
slight variations in same. I wish yon success on the return
trip, but imagine you will strike tough sledding by the time
you reach the mountains unless snow holds off late or you
hu>tle through pretty fast. That auto certainly bears evi-
dence ->t having been "through the war." If I wasn't already
'"taken." I'd be camping on the trail of that daughter myself.
Swelled Up. — Chicago. III., writes: "You claim that opera-
tors ought to study and learn all they can. You recommend
your handbook and that your department be read. I have
been operating tifteen years and don't think you or anybody
else can teach me anything about it. Maybe the dope you
hand out is all right for the yaps, but we operators don't
need it — see? We are in the union here and get the money
anyhow, so what's the use in spending money for books?"
if you could realize how unutterably silly your letter
sounds, Chicago. I think you would not have written it If
>cl.
I note in The World of
' ' know what
' "sv for hi*
1 to
. it
e It
■ .ve ■
a* to attach a belt
•n th»? motT. an-! %
itie». Potfiih
your hat. I :
th.it the rlHiiiii>^ .trc ii.'t ui! •'.
Motors — Winlirl.!. K.i
Sept. l6th that Pr'
kind of a motor .
and anyone eUe's ix
an Edison machine. .1
does for me. My m.»i.ii ^•
power. Would have put in ;
eighth of a horse, but wa^ ■ ■
Ix < [1 running with this 01
.ittaihed to the take-up's:
new .shaft made, and ma'.
vheel. Have a vj-inrh gr
7-inch pulley (gr '
•.i<le from the cr;i-
"f the cr:- ' •
thirtieth
that poiu: ...: : ... . : . .
I, as It is a hard pull frot
; 1 c, but, however, I have an
a three-quarter inch pulleyand rour.d belt running to •
up attachment which takes up 'y.-' rcfb*. and d'>f« n<--'
hard either. Of course, th-
lutions per minute, but the
a one-eighth horsepow-rr m •: ■:
extra motor, as it would have ih-
thing. I hope this will be of some L... ... ; , „;,.. „,.,....
to see it."
Many thanks for information conveyed by your letter, Win-
field, though I think you have mis'cd the main point. Pcnn-
-ylvania wanted also to know what kind (make) of m'^r'^^ is
t>c-t adapted for driving a machine. You sajr you ^ ■ -
machine motor attached to the "take-up" shaft. Prr
you mean the take-up feed--; ' ' ': You la; >■<: to
mention kind of machine. M.i who do not wi*h
to. or are not allowed to run >.. , ,,...■ ...ne with a motor,
run it by hand, but pull the take-up by motor, thus reducmg
the labor of cranking the machine to almost nothing. De-
tailed information from users of motor*, as to kind, power,
■-peed regulation, arrangements, etc.. will be welcome. Don't
forget to mention kind of current used.
Enghsh Salaries. — Ogden. Utah, asks what salaries opera-
tors are paid in England.
Operators receive as low as 2? shilling*, while in extreme
cases they rise to the dizzy height of f "rek.
The ordinary pay. however, is about : for
tirst-class men. A shilling is equal t<^^' ' -
pound to a little less than $500 It '
that our English cousins who grind ou:
dine on lobster and wash it down with r
night after the show, nor are they able t
diamonds for the arc in projection. Ten to t*ei>
is their average. Taken as a whole a given sta
living is not so very much cheaper there than here.
Leadville. — Leadville. Col . writ's- "I will elsd'y cive yo'i all
particula- ' ' " ' "1
sending
and am *>i.,iin.. i.nii. u^i^* . i - *'»'** >''ii >\jji -'t^n ■. ■.;''7-
mation as they can. (Blue prints not arrived. — Ed » Will
also give you, so far as possible, complete wl-iv • —v
outfit and answer any other questions you may
As I said. I am not an E. E., but I do claim to
game, as I worked for Walter. Turner. Dawson and Hi'ward
(now the Waiterdaw Company), in the old country when
our film cement wa< a needle and silk, our films .^
inches wide and a 50-font subject a wonder fc
Ti -'-c, my letterhead and statement: '14 year- ■.-■rr-
experience* is not 'hot air' But. even so. it is
--,;..:. ;^ how much oTir .ir. '.--.rr anM I wiT fr^ ^ -n- that
you are not only tea -.ind
is still more importa- -I
believe the thanks of aii go-d <.>pera(or? are your* for your
invaluable assistance. Just put a Kimble, variable speed,
•s-h.p.. A. C. motor on my machine and it is fine. I
have rigged up a graduated dial, with a pointer, on the
brush holder so that I can tell exactly what speed mjr
machine is running and I find it helps my pictures wonder-
fuMy I have been promoted to the position of General
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Manager ui the Princess Theater Company, but my favorite
spot la still the operating room — projection room, I call it.
I have an operator doing the actual running, but make all
adjustments and repairs myself. But returning to the motor-
generator proposition: 1 believe it would do a lot of good
to treat this matter exhaustively since .so many operators
and managers don't know the advantage of D. C over A. C,
and other.s, who do, think it is too expensive to install a
rotary converter, or motor-generator set. Ours was laid
down here for $230. it would have cost much less back
East on account of excessive freight rates up here so near
the clouds. (.Leadville is nearly 10,000 feet higher than
New York City. — Ed./'
Like yourself, Leadville, 1 regard the motor-generali.T
proposition as of importance and will welcome description
of various plants, statements of their efficiency, cost, plan of
installation and all matter pertaining to same. The matter
is too little understood, i cannot quite agree with you on
one point brought out in your letter. The speed indicatcr
is all right in a way. 1 would be glad to have details of its
construction and connection for publication. Still, I hold
that the best speed regulation or, rather, the best way to
judge proper speed, is by action on the screen. Exact judg-
ment of speed by action on the screen is one of tne finer
points of operating. When a man is walking, make him
walk naturally. \\ hen a couple are dancing a waltz, they
should dance to waltz time and this is all in the hands of
the operator. When an automobile race is on, its speed,
within limits, is governed wholly by the operator. We are
glad to hear of your promotion. The Western Electric
people have written and it will be published next week.
Photographic Speed. — Detroit, Mich., writes: "Can you
explain why it is that when an auto or wagon moves across
the scene the wheels will sometimes appear to be sliding
and sometimes apparently revolve backward. Both the de-
partment and handbook are simply great. Keep up the
good work."
To understand the phenomenon referred to, one must
remember that there is really no such thing as motion pic-
tures. What we call moving pictures is nothing more or
less than a series of snapshots taken at the rate of about
si.xteen per second. Xow when a wheel is revolving and one
picture is taken and during the 1/16 of a second (about)
elapsing before the next exposure of the film the spokes have
shitted just enough so that they have in effect exactly changed
places with each other, we see no motion at all, the spokes
being practically alike. If, on the other hand, the spokes
have advanced not quite enough to change places we receive
the impression that the wheel is revolving backward. You
will notice that such impressions are usually jerky and of
short duration. This is by reason that the camera or wheel,
or both, vary slightly from uniform speed so that the
synchronism of the exposures and spokes is not main-
tained for any length of time. This, Detroit, is about as
clear as I can make the matter without going into a long-
winded explanation occuping more space than I can spare.
Frisco on Parade. — San Francisco Motion Picture and
Projection Operators' Union No. 162, L A. T. S. E. (some
name that), took part in the Labor Day parade and again
carried ofif the honors for best appearance. Looking at the
accompanying photograph one understands why. Surely a
finer showing would be hard to make.
.At the head of the operators' column was a fioat on which
rested a "Powers Six," with flowers piled around. Each
man carried a triangular streamer containing the legend,
in large letters of white, "Operator. ' We are indebted to
President-Business Agent W'oods for the splendid photo, as
well as for another which we shall have framed and hang
in our >anctuni sanctorum at home.
Condenser Trouble. — St. Catherine^. Ontario, writes: ".\ni
having serious trouble with condenser breakage. Use 210
volt A. C. Get splendid light through ordinary rheostats;
Power's lamp and lamphouse. Ha\e taken precaution by
giving lamphouse more ventilation, also ground condensers
till they were perfectly loose in holder. Also closed up all
drafts and shut off fans in operating room. Still they crack
in from one to two shows after being put in."
Condenser breakage is a tough proposition sometimes.
I assume, as you ground the lenses, you have the Powers 5
lamphouse. Open the vents in condenser mount wide open.
Before putting lens in put in a ring of asbestos, so that the
lens won't rest directly on the metal. Don't open the lamp-
house door directly after shutting of? the arc. Possibly you
are using very heavy amperage and short focal length con-
densers, which bring the arc close to the lens. Try two 7^4
lenses, if you have shorter ones in. Try putting the lenses
in cold water, bringing to a boil and then allowing the water
to stand until cold. If local law does not forbid, try taking
entire back of lamphouse out. As I said, condenser break-
age is oftimes a baffling proposition.
Announcement Slides. — Washington, D. C, writes: "It
might be of interest to you to know about our announcement
slides. I conceived the idea of having slides made on a
stencil cutting machine which is used for cutting stencils for
addressing machines. One permanent slide is made, reading
The next picture will be * * *,' or "The next picture our
feature film," and is fastened in between the two glasses, we
then cut ofi the lower binding strip, insert the title slide.
like one enclosed, and rebind at bottom. These stencil slides
are cut at a cost of I cent each for three lines, or less, or 2
cents for four lines. We have all our advertising and special
announcements made up in the same way and have received
a great many compliments on the neatness and legibility of
them."
The scheme submitted by Washington has the drawback
that few have access to a letter perforator and they are too
expensive to purchase for that use alone. Moreover one is
not able to get very much on a slide. However, where one
has use of a perforator the idea is valuable for short an-
nouncement. The letters are sharp and clean-cut. Their
color may be varied by inserting, with the card, gelatine of
various colors. I have used this scheme myself long ago.
Indianapolis, Ind., writes: "Operators of this city have
been organized (L. U. 194, I. A. T. S. E., M. P. M. Operators)
since October, 1910, having now approximatelj- 90 per cent.
of the craft in the union. We are getting along excellently
for a young organization. Just at present movement is on
foot to raise theater license from $25 to $200 per annum, but
so far nothing definite has come of it. Indianapolis opera-
tors are licensed. They are required to pass examination
and the annual fee is $5. We have about 65 licensed opera-
tors at this writing."
Glad to know things are in healthy shape in the City of
the Circle. Trust they may continue so. Two hundred dol-
lars is an outrage fee for a motion picture theater in a com-
paratively small city like Indianapolis.
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3*^
Licensed.
"Two Men and a Girl" (Essanay), September i-v — This
rural lite pictiiro im|)ri--c<l the reviewer as btt"" '<« "• early
scenes, slow. It pictures the jealou>y of oi men.
but doesn't seem to ge: a strong srip on tli on, or
to be efloctivc. There nre two futnuff fight •<. iloih arc so
plainly "played" that during the last one. the climax, the
reviewer heanl laughter behind him. The photography i-
excellent. The picture can hardly be very popular, but i>»
passable
"The Squaw's Love" (Biograph) September 14. — Beaut
fully pictured I'orest scenes aloni.' a rapid river make an
excellent background tor this double Indian romance which,
though probably impo-.<iible, is made most convincing. The
Biograph players make acceptable braves and squaws. The
stor)-, a little slow in getting started, is skillfully planned
and unusuallj- exciting. It is largely poetry and has some
liunior. It is a good, desirable film and is likely to be very
popular indeed.
"Wheels of Justice" (Selig). September 14.— .\ well-photo-
graphed and exciting melodrama in which Rex, the Selig
dog. plays an important part. The story is made clear as to
its main plot, but there is something left over in the picture
that is not wholly clear. It is a picture made along the
lines of such melodramas as were widely poptilar twenty
years ago. with several novel incidents added. The climax
is not skillfully handled: there is little suspense; mysteries
are solved almost as soon as shown, and sume confusion
results. But it seems not an amateurish picture so much as
a hurried one.
"A Cup of Cold Water" (SeligV September 21.— .\ dra-
matic picture of early times in Southern California. The
story seems long in getting started, but the scenes are well
designed and keep interest awake till the situation becomes
clear. The child of aristocratic parents has been stolen by
a bandit, the bandit captured and the child found by the
padre who has educated her not knowing who she is. Just
before her mother t'lnds her and reveals her identity she
is loved by an American and a Mexican. The Mexican has
come to take her by force, but the priest saves her and then
her mother enters with the American. The picture is inter-
estinvi. but cannot be called thrilling.
"The Tired Absent-Minded Man" (Vitagraph). September
23. — Bunny is the tired and absent-minded man. He goes
to sleep and leaves his bride-to-be waiting at the church.
One of the funniest part< of the picture is when he suddenly
realizes on the train that he has forgotten something. He
can't remember what it is. It's the bride. Hes taking a
honeymoon alone. It's very amusing.
"Over the Chafing Dish" (Vitagrapb). September 23 —
This delightful little comedy merely reports the undramatic
but human and interesting doings of a young and pleasing
couple. It is piquant, and commendable as a slight but very
pretty picture.
"The Culture of Bulbous Flowers" (Gaumont), September
23. — An instructive picti-.re that shows how to care for bulbs.
It begins with the potting and goes with them to blooming
time. It shows some pictures of flowers and greenhouses.
"A Heart-Breaker by Trade" (Gaumont). September 23.—
Four girls in This sentimental comedy want to marry an
"ideal": thev want an aviator, so the artist, soldier, lawyer
an^ merchant introduce a famous one to them. Each be-
comes desperately in love with him. From a distance t"fy
see his wife beating him. for he was married. Some of the
scenes arc pretty, but the picture is very slow.
"Starlight's Necklace" (Pathe). September 21— .\n Indian
story of love and jealousy with Starlight, a pretty -
interloper in a tepee village love m.itch. The otb
attempts to kill Starlight, but i< b.^lly wounded her>. , . ...
brings the brave back to her feet. The illusion of Indian
life and character is not badly done: there seems to be some
real Indians in the cast, though a stranger behind the re-
viewir likened the hero to a longshoreman. The setting of
tile village scene* «iigge<t the Bt^'^n piettirr* h«T tt i«n't
accomplished so well S' ■••"
and have some beauty.
"Everybody's Troubles" . i
apartment Imusc farce alter
whole pouulation running fruii.
trouble. Very light, but there's a ,
reel.
"All on Account of the Porter" (£«».. ;>tember .
' ' le-up negro ; ' * ' ' " '
ice. It IS a
,, _^ ; .., I, ..I ii,..
,\ little
When h
the wrong man was the better man m •
the right man. now chaiige<l to tin- wr
inan at the ceremony. It's a bully c :j.i.vly.
"The Hunnan Torpedo" . I ' i: S- ..trmi er 31 —Hw
would you like to have s\'.
and become a human t'-rp
jar and he in a beer saloon.' 1 he c
and. no matter what he did. protected
jar. Expectancy is kept tense all througn me ;>i. mrc ;is
novel and very amusing.
"When Wifey Holds the Pursestringt"
tember ji — Thrre are twn dome. tic come
reel. Like "i
together. 1
part, is the luiiiM. 1 , m - i. .^ ..
and roar. Wifey isn't kind.
i^alary and she gave him fifty <•
tried to treat the boys and with some dir • by
leaving the half dollar and an I. O. V H 1 to
pay this off and failed to get the i :; o: wiicy is the
funny part. It is original and ver . de. The picture
would have been better if it had en;e : ni.re good naturedly
"A Convenient Burglar" (Biograph).— On the \a/ne reel
with the above, tells the other side of the
was on her way to sec her mother, but w
station by a telegram. Two o; • ' • '•-
hear her coming and only one
other to the station house." 11 ; , -
goes out to find Mr. Gay. She nnds b- nd the bur-
glar" at a pretty roof garden in New '1 \. It's thor-
oughly good.
"Electric Boots" (Pathe). September :: \ shnc srore
supplies boots which are electrically cb
while it makes the wearers do their wt :
much amusement for the audience. The n •■,!-• 'p
erations are carried on with incredible speed ^ the
situations arc funny.
"Old Delhi and Its Ruins" (Pathe), September 22.— A
tinted picture of the ' — " " '" '• '•- i- •-'.•
scene is of a caravai
l'«wrd by a vie- ■'■' ''
.ind the latter
of the ruins j-
and conveys intorniaU"n ni eduvAiionil \.«lu<.
"Surfing, the National Spon of the Hawaiian Islands"
(Pathe). September 22— 'T. '*"
rails <:-;rf bathing in the ' Mark
:red to save spills when undertaking this pic-
., tten" ( V;t.itrraph). Sc
:2. — In • of
*Tr C-- ing
for her ia' ^^
heart. N- ^"*
lives. pour;tig out !.er childish ^riycri i;r her lattr-r _- re-
turn, the little one merely exists But her father does come
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at last and a better day dawns for her. The film does not
teach that there is any intention of neglecting. It is merely
that the busy aunt has other interests which obtrude them-
selves and cause her to unwittingly neglect this motherless
child who longed for parental love. And when it comes the
audience rejoices with lier in her new found and evidently
permanent happiness.
"Live, Love and Believe" (Essanay), September 22. — A
love story which tells how a Mission worker rouses the latent
manhood of a young man and starts him upon the right path.
He falls in love with her, but realizes that he is not her equal
socially, goes away and leaves her. They meet some years
afterward and when he has been promoted to be a lieutenant
and he is enabled to protect her from the insistent attentions
of an ardent wooer. Shortly he is accepted as her lover and
her father, the colonel, speedily congratulates them.
"The Cowboy's Bride" (Kalem), September 22.— A West-
ern story, with an elopement as the principal feature. The
life of the picture is the numerous difficulties which beset the
girl's father when he attempts to overtake them before they
are married. He fails, of course, and they succeed in having
the ceremony performed.
"Shipwrecked" (Selig), September 22. — It is probable that
the principal feature in this film with most audiences will be
the half drowned man clinging to a spar and his rescue by
the girl. That they were lovers was made plain before, but
her father objected and undertook to compel her marriage
with another man. The wreck upon the shores of the island
where she lived and the casting up by the sea of her lover
renewed the attachment and naturally it wasn't long before
they went to the mainland where the ceremony was per-
formed. The picture will be popular because it shows the
triumph of the two lovers over the objections and adverse
circumstances.
'"The Battle of Trafalgar" (Ldison), September 22. —
Whoso has read of the Battle of Trafalgar and Lord Nel-
son's victory will find in this picture a reproduction of his
impressions of that great historic event. If by chance any
have not read of it they will see here a vivid illustration of
what occurred on that great day. AH the ceremonies and
operations which have to do with preparing for a battle at
sea, clearing for action, hoisting the colors and the other
preparations are portrayed. There are little touches which
will increase the interest, for example. Lord Nelson call-
ing the mail ship back so that one letter could be sent. The
action itself is realistic. Nelson's death is pictured with a
solemnity which causes the audience to sit with bated breath
as the commander passes away. It is a historic picture of
unusual educational value and would be useful anywhere in
teaching history. The mechanical work has been performed
with skill and intelligence, while the settings are as accurate
as it is possible to make them. The firm and its players de-
serve commendation for the production of so excellent a
picture.
"The Life Saver" (Lubin), September 21. — A very pretty
love story of the seaside dealing with people belonging to a
life saving station and visitors, with much of value in the
scenic line. It is a well knit, dramatic story and very well
acted. Miss Lawrence and Mr. Johnson were never happier
in portraying romantic parts. Tw-o of the visitors, the in-
spector's son and a young woman who was in his automobile
party make both the seaside lovers jealous. The inspector's
son falls into great danger and is rescued by the life-saver.
The acting is so delightful and the picture in every way so
perfect that it will be remembered as a dandy picture.
"The Big Dam" (Edison), September 23. — The accepted
suitor and the rejected suitor compete for the contract to
make the dam and the happy suitor wins again. The time
limit for its construction is a year with a $25,000 forfeit. The
other man disguised gets a job as foreman and delays the
work in many villainous ways. It looks badly for the con-
tractor, for at a critical moment a false telegram has got him
out of the way. His wife, however, takes a hand and the dam
is finished on time. It is a well constructed and well acted
melodrama, but it seems a little thin; the situation is not
drawn sharp enough to be poignant.
"City of Bordeaux" (Gaumont), September 26. — A very in-
teresting view of one of the most important cities of France.
It begins with a general birdseye view and follows with de-
tails, many of which are highly instructive. It is short.
"A Friend of the Family" (Gaumont), September 26. — .^ge
and a simple nature may be a bore to youth in careless hap-
piness, but in a time of stress it often proves to younger folk
a very welcome refuge. The situation in this pretty picture
seems very slight, but it has a good deal of significance. The
young man and his wife had an old friend. He seemed a
good deal of a bore, but the time came when they disagreed.
Each went to the old friend for advice and help and found a
valuable ally. The scenes are very well posed and some are
beautiful. The Riviera seems to be the place where the
picture was taken. It is a picture that will please.
"Lost Years" (Essanay), September 26. — Through an acci-
dent, good and valuable years were lost to two men. One,
the foreman of a working gang, was supposed to have been
murdered. He fell into the river, was carried by the current
under the docks and shanghaied. The other, a workman,
was accused of murdering him and sentenced to life impris-
onment, which was plainly unconstitutional since the mur-
dered body wasn't found. The foreman, cast away in a
strange land, gets work, marries and forgets his old asso-
ciations. Thirty years later, the convicted man applies for a
pardon, but is refused. An account of this is printed in a
newspaper where it is read by the one-time foreman, who at
once comes forward and the man is released. There are
too many impossibilities in the picture for it to be a great
picture, but it gives a chance for some remarkably human
acting that is surely well worth seeing.
"Mary's Masquerade" (Edison), September 26. — Mary, as
it chanced, came on a vacation visit to her aunt's the very
evening she was giving a dinner to fourteen persons. One
disappointed her. Mary was onlj' a girl in short frocks, but
her aunt let her dress up as a grown lady and come in in
order to keep the unlucky thirteen at a table far away. Mary
(Miss Fuller fills the part delightfully) has many amusing
difficulties, especially with her long silk train. It makes a
very pleasing picture. The scenes are well conducted and
pretty. There is true, human experience under the comedy
and the picture plainly pleased the audience.
"Pathe's Weekly," September 26. — The topical film by
Pathe Freres this week has an astonishing breadth and in-
terest. It contains, among many notable pictures, one of
the Sultan of Turkej% the Chinese dreadnought that was re-
centl}' on a visit to New York and of the Chinese rear ad-
miral. An adequate description of the reel would be a news-
paper. The weekly topical is in the running to become an
international institution.
"The Match Maker" (Lubin), September 25. — The match
maker in this picture is a young English aristocrat with a
sense of humor. M.r. Johnson fills the part with a good deal
of distinction, but Miss Lawrence, in a new and very charm-
ing role as a governess of a little boy, is the picture's center
of interest. The mother who employs the governess is a
widow with a grown-up daughter and an older son at college.
Sir Henry calls and by chance meets the governess who en-
ters with the youngster. He seems quite taken with her
charms. The mother is ambitious of having him marrj' her
daughter. While Sir Henry is being received, the older son
returns from college and meets the governess with his little
brother out on the lawn. He is badly smitten (this scene is
charmingly conducted). It is now shown that the daughter
is in love with the head gardener (Mr. McGovern takes the
part). Sir Henry discovers them with their heads together.
He is not very dignified as an eavesdropper, but he listens
to them planning an elopement. Later, the elopement with
the gardener being arranged for, the daughter discovers her
big brother making love to the governess and she runs and
tells, gets the governess discharged (this scene is very well
done by both mother and governess). Sir Henry helps in
the elopement and then shows the older son where the
governess lives and we have another pretty love scene
(freshlj' conducted) at her house. The scenario is fresh and
amusing. It was perfectly produced and makes a delightful
human picture full of humor and one that kept the audience
breaking forth into ripples of pleased laughter. The acting
is all excellent. The comedy ought to have a star pasted
after it, to mark it out.
"Disappointed Old Maids" (Pathe), September 2S- — A com-
edj' presenting the adventures of a brace of old maids who
become enamored of a j'oung stranger with Chesterfieldian
manners. All goes well until at their request he meets them,
but quite thoughtlessly takes his fiance along, too. The ad-
dition of another woman sort of breaks up the dream of the
old ladies and thej- are clearly much disappointed.
"Whiffles Hard Luck Stories" (Pathe), September 25.— A
comedy telling how Whiffles, being in need of money, suc-
ceeded in raising the wind. The risibles of everybody in a
New York audience were excited by this picture.
"By the Camp Fire's Flicker" (Vitagraph). September 25.
— A love story with soldier life in the Philippines during the
insurrection as its background. The American heroine is an
army nurse and is separated from her lover, an American offi-
cer, who is wounded and out of his head, bj' the crafty work
of a senorita, a Philippine girl, who, when her trick is discov-
ered by the hero, attempts to betray the United States troops
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to her countrymen. The picture is very interesting. The
scene showing the attack is, however, not convincing. Trop-
ical scenes arc very suggestively produced. On the whole, it
IS a commendable picture; it is very interesting.
"Arizona Bill" (Kalem), September 25.— Arizona Bill was
discharged. .-Xn Indian stole a horse and at Arizona Bill's
house (luictly chanxed horses. Bill is falsely accused of
horse theft. He knocks his accuser down and makes his
escape on the stolen horse left by the Indian. One of the
boys follows him (both on foot) out over the desert and
captures him. Bill's wife sees the Indian and recognizes the
horse and in tin- nick of time arrives to save her husband.
It seems a little thin because it has been done very much
better. But it is an interesting picture.
"The Two Orphans" (Selig), Soptember 25.— This big pro-
duction was reviewed at length in our issue of September
23, under notable tilms. It needs no special notice here. But
it seems a pity to divide a gripping story like this into three
parts and to show only one part a day. Even a hardened
reviewer feels unsatisfied at being left in suspense and at
having to w;ait till tomorrow to see the rest. How much
more dissatisfied must the numerous transient visitors to
the photoplay feel. They probably are not going to be able
to see the other parts.
"The Revenue Man and the Girl" (Biograph), September
25; — A very tense and dramatic story of the Kentucky moun-
tains which gives some of the Biograph players a chance to
do some remarkably human and poignant acting. The story
is like a mountain torrent, now lasher] into white foam, now
deeply emotional like a pine-shadowed pool. It is produced
and acted to give a deep and lasting impression. The sce-
nario is strong. The producer deserves much credit for his
scenes and his types. The heroine and the little girl espe-
cially deserve praise. The heroine pictures her love for the
revenue man and her sense that her father's death in a fight
with his posse should be revenged. Love wins.
"Her Inspiration" (Lubin). September 23.— The farmer's
daughter is a painter, rather sentimental in her attachment to
her art. There's a country lover and a sportsman from the
city who is stopping with her father. She runs away with
the latter to study art in New York. Later we see her in
a beautiful apartment and the man comes in drunk. He
leaves her; she is cast on her own resources. Her inspira-
tion is the bright memories of her youth cast upon the dark
present. The picture is not great, but while as to its super-
ficial things it is not true, there is a ro"t of truth in it; but
Its significance is true only of genius. The picture is well
photographed and designed. One could hardly call the end-
ing a sincere scene.
"Gypsy Maids" (Pathe), September 23.— A love story, sup-
plemented by an angry father who hurls his daughter over
the bridge into the water. The lover plunges in and saves
her. notifying the police of the action and papa shortly gets
in bad. When papa is angry and is making unkind remarks
to the young people, and later when he throws the girl over
the bridge, there is considerable interest in the film. Other-
wise its interest is not exciting.
"The Trials of a Tall Traveler" (Eclipse), Sept. 27.— .\
good comedy illustrating the troubles of a traveler who ap-
peared to be too loiig for all the rooms, in which he was
placed. He poked his head through the ceiling of one, his
feet through the partition of another, and came to the con-
clusion that the jail was most satisfactory.
"Manufacturing Fireworks" (Eclipse), September 27.— An
interesting industrial film illustrating a dangerous but fasci-
nating business. The details of the manufacture of fireworks
are here given, and the reproductions of displays afford op-
portunity to see some of the manufactures demonstrated.
The audience watched with rapt attention while the film
was running.
"Hal Chase's Hotne Run" (Kalem). September 27. — Every
baseball fan in the country will want to see this
film and then he will want to see it again. The
feature of the game is when Ha! Chase goes to bat in the
last inning with the score a to 0 a,
I'M ll.l'<r^ \lr )i:l, :■ ),,,iiir run ><. K .
team, two men
"A Cure for Crime '
csting illustrati' n in :
siun that he !
mit crim^, a
tempi
arc i
cure 1^ i'l..!!. ..; .
"Hia Siater'a C
child's story whit
pair of lovers an^!
sick l»ttle one in . .
entirely loath to do, and
clasped in each other's a:
room excepting the tick child, and he i> a»iccp. It ta a (ood
story, well told.
(Vitasraph). September 27. — A
Independent.
•mher 15 — Thtt film
cir
A
"The Altered Message" (S -Ux' '
tells how a girl altered a tr'
have to take the field wit
at the post with her. Seriou-
the girl is trying to straighten
tured by sm ;.li. -, and the girl ....
for aid. 1 wild scramble f. :
prey. E\ everything is i:
breezy st-^r > .
"The Claim Jumpers" (American). September ai. — A
speedy, exciting picture of a district where oil well claims
are being discovered. It is a well-planned romnce The
hero's father "bjrcts to the heroine. This r an
oil claim and conies very near losing it, it !■ nfy
by the ready wit and horsewomanship of th' .Tome.
She has a very ten^e race with the gree The
country is interesting and ''"• > v •,• ', t,t ., ^'ow
much of it. The acting is . im-
era consciousness shown i: . ncy
to make the players walk up to the camera. The players
are pleasing and it will probably be a popular picture
"Lost in a Hotel" (Powers), September 19.— This is a
speedy comedy. One could easily grt !o.» for a few min-
utes in a big hotel. If one were n a kimono, it
wouldn't be wholly pleasant to be ■ i.c wrong doors
by mistake. There are several laugrs in the picture. It is
commendable.
"An Old Time Nightmare" (Powers). Sep'
does indeed picture an old time nightmare,
that the hi-'- '■■'■ ■.■.<■. -..a 1 .... ....-., •■ ..
head. Then he
, ;ry are fine. It
These two on a spiit reel may be counted worth
for bird 11
awakes. 1
will please
while.
his
•ns
"When the Leaves Fall" (Eclair). September 18.— .A very
pathetic picture. The doctor said the ^-rr'" hoy's mother
would die when the leaves fall. The c' '. to tie the
leaves on the trees and had a tumble. T; cr and child
were taken to the Sojth, where the leav-- never fall and
all are happy. It is fairly well acted by the Eclair company,
but. while acceptable, i< n'^t important.
"The Robber-Catching Machine" (Eclair). September 18.
— Two comedians were exj" • ' ■-• *'■•- '--'•• "r— ' — ^jry
tramps come. When the r ps
have gone with much jcwt ..,net
is then turned on and they have to run bac nd are
caught. It is amusing, a trick film, and co:; >
By Registered Mail (Imp), September 21. — It pictures the
strong att.ichment felt by a poor workingman and his wife
for their bright little girl, an only child, whom an aunt
adopted. The child gets homesick at the aunt's rich house
.md sends herself by registered mail hon.e Tre p -r<->ffice
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iNDUmUlEORKIIUniliSo' COWBOY RLMS.
WE CONTINUE TOOTFER EACH WEEK MR-GHANDERSON.
'(POPULARLY KNOWN AS BRONCHO BILLY')IN THRILUNG STORIES
productions m this paper SUPERVISION* MILANOERSON, ASSISTED BT A CAREFUUYTRNNEDCOr^
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
officials, entering into the >ituation, help her along and see
that she gets home. The picture is affecting. There is some
frehliness in it and most of its scenes are well acted. The
backgrounds are good. It doesn't convince one as having
taken place, but i- a commendable story fairly well pictured.
"A Just General" (Eclair), September 25. — A French lieu-
tenant insults a private soldier's wife. The soldier is im-
prisoned for striking him and is about to be condemned to
death. The soldier's lather, one of Napoleon's soldiers,
perhaps, puts on his medals, including one of the Legion of
Honor, and begs the general to save his son. At first he is
not successful, but later prevails. The acting in the picture
is good. It is the film's best quality. The story is pleasant,
but not important. It is, however, strongly anti-militarist.
Its injustice is likely to stir the indignation of fairplay-
loving, democratic American audiences.
"The Honeymooners" (Thanhouser), September 22. — The
bride and groom were able to fool the wedding party. They
were not bothered bj' showers of rice nor old shoes, but they
managed to get into much perplexity of another kind. It
is a picture that is sure to please. It is well arranged, de-
lightfully acted and is photograhed in pretty scenes. It is
not absolutely perfect, but it is a good, desirable film. It
will surely be verj' popular.
"The Lie" (Thanhouser), September 19.^ — A pretty melo-
drama, well planned, with clearly contrasted characters. The
main plot (a story of interrupted love) is worked out to its
happy ending. The counter plot is left at loose ends. In
this, a pretty stenographer and her little sister are left
perhaps still uncared for. It was the need of the money
that her employer, a broker, offered that induced the elder
of these sisters to play, without knowing its import, a part
in the lie that divided the hero and his sweetheart. The
hero later rescues the little sister from drowning and then
the big sister confesses to the heroine. It is a pleasant
picture and commendable. Its chief shortcoming is that the
interest is divided between the orphan sisters and the love
story.
"Shenandoah" (Champion), September 18. — There is no
lack of excitement in this Champion war daj's picture. It is
a bit more speed}" than the usual war picture by this com-
pany; and in Champion pictures, where things happen they
are apt to happen fast. The chief battle scene of the picture
(there are three or four) is unusually effective. The battle
takes place just bej-ond the brow of a grassy hill. There is
plenty of smoke and some running about. It is a very com-
mendable scene. Champion war pictures are apt to have
some foolish incidents. The Southern captains ordering a
dummy shot and what led up to it is the most unconvincing
part of this picture. As a whole, it is not unlikely to please
the small boys and the gallery.
"The Stolen Horse" (Champion), September 20. — There is
a freshness in this story of a Western town and its pretty
school teacher, but its convincing power suffers at times for
the sake of originality. It isn't a dull film; quite the reverse,
there being some thrilling scenes.
"The Great Charleston Hurricane and Flood" (Imp), Sep-
tember 18. — The damage done to the smaller buildings in
exposed places of the city by the recent storm was great.
Pictures of littered streets, railroad yards and flooded streets
are shown. It's an interesting film.
"The Bicycle Bug's Dream (Imp), September 18. — A trick
film, cleverly made and more or less thrilling. It certainly
will keep spectators who are not used to this kind of picture
awake. It is not im.portant, neither is it slow, but will serve
excellently as light entertainment.
"The Girl and the Chauffeur" (Yankee), September 22. —
Built c-n the lines of a recent romance in high social circles.
A very effectively pictured elopement begins this film. "The
father of the girl gives chase in an automobile; it is very
speedy, but the j-oung people are married. She is warmly
welcomed by her husband's people, including hi* father, who
is dressed like a livery man. The young chauffeur becomes
a rich garage man and, in time of a Wall Street panic, saves
the father-in-law, who has the French name of Cordier, from
financial ruin. It is a picture that will amuse. In some
places it might serve as a feature — Newport, for' instance.
It is well acted and photographed.
"Oh, You Stenographer" (Solax). September 20. — It is not,
strictly speaking, a story of business; very little of that was
done in this office. Dad and the two boys fall in love with
the new stenographer, who is a daisy. They scheme to
get ahead of each other. In the end the girl's husband
conies. There is no dragging in the picture. Most of it is
amusing, for there is enough human truth in it to keep it
going. It is a fair light comedy.
"The Rose and the Dagger" (Rex), September 21. — Three
of the Rex players ha\e produced in this film a drama which
will be differently viewed bj' different audiences. In the
larger towns and cities nothing out of the way will be seen.
In the most conservative portions of the country fault will
be found with certain attitudes assumed by the woman in
her diverting dance and in the freedom which the bandit
takes with her at different times. The substance of the story
is that the woman is left by her lover in the shelter of an
old castle during a storm while he goes on for means to
bring her safelj- home. The castle is the abode of a bandit
who returns before the lover. He discovers the woman's rich
jewels and demands tlxem. and she, to save her jewels, dances
and flirts with him, seeking to distract his mind until her
lover arrives, and works him up to a frenzy of passion. Her
principal aim was to secure the dagger which he carries in
his belt. After allowing him to make love to her and after
a very suggestive dance with him she succeeds in securing
the dagger and strikes at him, but misses, only cutting his
arm. Infuriated, he attempts to rush upon her and seize
her, but at this juncture a stroke of lightning kills him and
the lover appears. Complaint will be made that some of the
poses of the woman are almost indecent. For example, where
she allows him to take off her shoe, holding her foot almost
as high as his head when he is doing it. .-\gain, the same
criticism will applj- when she insists upon his putting it on.
"How Hopkins Raised the Rent" (Solax), September 27. —
A fresh and amusing character comedy. Hopkins is a man
capable of living by his wits and his landlady and her help
are characters worth seeing. It is a good entertainer. By
the way. Hopkins raised two rents.
"An Italian's Gratitude" (Solax), September 29. — This pic-
ture is filled with the truest heart interest and, with the ex-
ception of the doctor, is also very well acted. The doctor's
camera consciousness seemed to leave him only in scenes
where he carried a lesser part. An Italian family are treated^
kindly at the doctor's door and receive small coins for music
and dancing. The Italian's little boy falls in climbing up
a rose trellis and is hurt. The doctor attends him and saves
his life. The doctor's little girl dies. The Italians give up one
of their two children. The girl doesn't want to go to the
doctor's home; the boy loved the little girl who died and it
is he who goes. It is a commendable picture.
"The Law of Retaliation" (Ambrosio), September 30. — A
tale of the siege of Pisa. The pictures are interesting and
well photographed, but the acting doesn't seem to be quite
up to Ambrosio's standard. The plaj-ers are conscious of
the camera.
"A Strange Invitation to Dinner" (Ambrosio), September
30. — An amusing farce. A man picks up a girl on the street
and he buys the dinner, a big one, all he is able to carry. He
lugs it home with the girl and is introduced to her husband.
"Lucky Bob" (Bison'). September 26. — The construction of
the great dam in Bear \'alle3- makes an exceedingly interest-
ing background for this romance. The story is a well-made
melodrama. Bob. a hoist man, and another character, one
of the young civil engineer? employed in making the great
dam, love Nell, the pretty daughter of the contractor. Nell
overhears the jealous civil engineer planning to injure the
hoist man by tampering with his hoist. An accident (effect-
ively suggested it is) follows and at first it looks dark for
Bob. Nell accuses the engineer. There's a speedy chase by
the sheriff on horseback and the fleeing engineer is captured
b}' a lariat. Then Bob is vindicated. The unusually inter-
esting background and skillful conduct of the picture make
it one very well worth while. It can hardly fail to win favor.
with all classes of audiences, for it is among the most inter-
esting pictures of the week.
"White Fawm's Peril" (Bison), September 29. — There is
likely to be art in Bison pictures. There is much natural
beauty in these scenes, \^'hite Fawn's capture wasn't con-
vincing, but after that the picture is stronger. White Fawn
was indeed in peril and her rescuer showed much courage.
It's a good, artistic picture, whollj- Indian.
ERTISEMENT
THE MOVING PICTURE \V( >KI.I>
i-^
••Bill and His Friend" ( l.iix\ Sr,.. .,,,!., , ,. |i ■
fratiirrs :i hij; black hear wliuh I'.r
It is vrry li^lit critcrtainiiKtit, m :
the "Hill • pictures iii -lOnic time.
"The Little Goatherd" "I "^ > -^^--ptcnibcr .•<)— A «!• •!" i^'
poetic picture "t villune In cr A little girl
out with the fatuily nantis :nl two kids, but i
got her to >it lor lur portrait ami >hr let the goat stray.
The artt>t paid i<<T the ilamage. It is cummcndtDle.
"The Circular Fence" (American). September 2$. — Fresh
^ccnaril>s and gi'.xl acting are usually t'ounil in American
pictures. Artistic scene making .iK" is common; but the
photographs in this picture, though ^i>o<l. arc not quite so
got)d as usual. The xtory f>i the circular fence and its con-
tusing effect on Rattle Snake Ike ami the hero is amusing.
The hero came out best and got the big reward for bringing
!kc in. It was a hard part for Ike to pl.iy: he deserves ircdit
rhcrc is a r>niaru-e also. It i> a worthy and amusing picture.
"The Rustler Sheriff" (.American). September 28. — An un-
usually speedy, intcrcstinr picture with a sharp fight, a hard
chase partly on horses over rocky ground .md partly on foot.
The sherifT, aUo The rustler, led the posse ' wronn
trail. The hero disco\cr< the place where t haiiges
his '•make-up" and learns the plans of the «...^...., - Ho col-
lects the boys and they surprise the gang. Then comes the
fight and the chase. The end is called the "Wrath of Cod "
It is astoni-ihing. .-V picture likely to excite enthusiasm.
"For His Sake" (Reliance), September 27. — It is a hard
story, but it is well designed and better acted. William
Walthall plays the part of the struggling artist, for whose
sake the girl, whom he loves, who loves him. marries a rich
art collector. The girl's part is very well taken by Mis>«
Ruth Robinson. The old man dies and the two are re-united.
The acting of the three leading players makes the film
notable. \t'< a Ko,>,i picture.
"Weighed in the Scale" (Reliance). September 30. — Some
very well photographed interiors di-tiiicni-h this film. The
camera man has not always been succosiful in his out-of-
door pictures, though that la»t scene, with its attempt at
pictorial effect through leaving sharp contrasts of highlight
and shadow is very interesting and also has eflfectivcness.
The picture is also rrotablc for the amount that is told clearly
in the space of one film and for the marked and natural con-
trasts in its characters, especially the lesser tigure- It is
acted only fairly. The story is a romance, like several others
we have seen. The sheriff is not accepted by the girl who
marries the other man. a drunkard and later a thief. He is
a friend of both and after the hu'^band dies in prison we are
shown in the last scene, the sheriff and the girl a year later.
It is a fairly conimendable picture.
"The Half Breed's Atonement" (Powers), September 30.—
The half-breed was an outlaw and the sheriff wanted him.
The sheriff's little boy was hurt by the accidental discharge
of a revolver. That was the way the half-breed's little son
died and when the half-breed found that this boy needed a
doctor, he went to the village to get one. The sheriff cap-
tured him. The sheriff's wife saved him from the rope. It's
interesting.
"Imaginative Willie" (Powers), September 26. — This story
of the \\ ild West as imaginative Willie told it to his young
and receptive friends has a delightful quality. The thing has
been done before, but not in this way. It is skillfully done
and very likely to please.
"Waterfalls of Bohemia" (Powers). September 26.— On the
same reel with •'Imaginative Willie." this <cenic which is
very fair makes the release well woi^th while. The latter
part of the scenic is very good, showing some of the most
interesting scenes in Europe.
"Mutt and Jeff as Reporters" (Xestor). September 30. —
This picture is interesting and very amusing. It stands up
in accomplishing its purpose all the way through.
"Getting Even" (Nestor). Septem^t■^ 30.— A speedy farce
after the French model. It is amu-Kn: as such farces are.
It is commendable as very light tr.:crtainment.
"The Young Doctor" (Xestor). September 27. — The old
doctor was a medicine prescriber; the little table was covered
with bottles. The cowboys tore up the last prescription and
sent East for a young friend who li.id jist graduated. The
story deals with a struggle for adju-tnuiit between the old
doctor and the young man. The o'.'l doctor's wife gets sick
and the old man, at length being al:irme<l. brings himself to
calling in the young man in consultation. The wife gets
well. The old doctor's pretty daughter marries the young
••it
in
th her a
'"f. 1; .- « ,crjr
«cues her baby
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y ha*
'!ti< fATv ,
I.HliIi 1 lie <.' '
this Scottish I
with the bride, it is :i wni .icir.i, sitniiu.iy inaoc piciurr i^
commendable
"Through the DelU of Wi-^
.Si'ptfiiilier .'? .\ trip, ver>
up a winding stream. Not an -r.- jwin g:.>i' > •
some are very interesting.
"The Co-Ed Professor"
the players ili.ln't look like
is .'iiiiU'ing. The picture win »rr\c a* vrry iignt eiurriiic
iiient.
" 'Tween Two Loves" ilmpi. S>
stronger than the trirl's afTrctinn t
the father was -
ter's husband
hard time. Tii. ..i... . .;
well acted rural story. Tli
from a burning house. A >
"Hearts and Eyes" (Eclair), October 2. — The poor yountg
wi.man was blinded: she and h- ' >■ <•"?"••• - ^1,^ ).^„^,a r>n
the street the doctor I>as^ed; h to
his clinic aiiil l:.i'. i- her back h< • :th
her and sli' 1 him. It is 1 ly
set and pi d It has ' ry
pleasing.
"For Your Hats, Ladies" (Eclair). October 2— Ti.i< is a
very instructive picture showing how ostric' —d
and how the feathers are sorted and dyed, i nd
curled. It is on the same reel with the above auJ :v.<g<.:ber
they make a film quite worth while.
"Man" (Yankee), September j«> — An > partly.
The ••man" is built like a man to break .1 The
picture opens with prehistoric scenes, very '^at
show the elemental things on which, as a foi: n-
ity has been built, .\ffer th- >-
drama with a steel plant for -i-
tious workman grabs the r >...»•>.... id
rescues the owner^^ daughter. .X pr is
introduced after the man has been . 'O
bring out the situation. The climax is a not very :ig
struggle between the weakling and the "man." 'e-
vented from throwing him into the furnace by a ^ '-is
scene is not effective. It isn't a play to excite m.
but the picture has some very fine scenes and is excellently
photographed.
"The Black Horse Troop of Culver m-
ber J5 — .\ -cenic picture of cav-iirx- : ts
of Culver School. ,\ large perc> re
taken with horsemen passing at 1,
and what is going on is nf>t .. v.»,. - ..>.,i . i.^ ('.^"-"'O
I'i the fancy drilling, team work, vaulting, etc. are inter-
esting.
"The Cook of the Ranch" (Champion), September 17. —
\\ hen you think you've t^-ll a »tory that mu«'- ' '■ ■■■ ■ "-d
tf> three people you are likely to rmd that III it.
This film would have been better if the 5: it,
went the rounds had been more original an The
characters furnish some amusement: the st- • very
amusing: it's a bit slow. Some of the scenes wc;*. well de-
»ignpd and photographed.
"Obliging a Friend" (X er
hilarious comedy in wh;-'- iie
cook's place temporaril- The
last «een of him he is ■ 'h the
n<-; dog and a : 'y.
H a tot of cor ■■-
ing " ' ■■ ' • ^ «n
he wa lively and
very b . .-----:.
"Caught in His Own Net" (Great Northern). ~
, , A , J ..... . . ." .., . , .. K .>,« - r..l ...•
fasten -
fill nr
a ■ ^-
c i .1 ' d
and iiie nie«:h.iniCA> Awck i» iAU»iicioty.
44
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"THE ARTIST'S SONS" (Selig).
The Selig Western Company, under the direction of Mr.
Francis Boggs, have recently completed a picture entitled
"The Artist's Sons," which will be released on October 6.
It is, to say the least, a production unique to picturedom.
It gives us an intimate, behind-the-scenes knowledge of a
painter's life, and the method he follows in producing an
expensive canvas.
Before the auditor's eyes a beautiful picture is developed
from its inception, through the various stages of laying in
the first sketch, the rough half-picture, etc., to its comple-
tion and hanging in the salon.
Rob Wagner, one of the foremost painters of this country
and author of this scenario, personally supervised this pro-
duction at the Selig Studios in Los Angeles. The producer's
dominant idea in this picture, was to produce one artist's
picture that would be correct in every detail. Mr. Wagner's
own children played the sons. Every property and picture
used in the enormous studio and gallery scenes were brought
direct from Mr. Wagner's studio. The portrait canvases
alone are valued at $10,000. The story is sweet and lovable
and is imbued throughout with a wonderful realism and pic-
turesque atmosphere. The story takes us in rapid succession
through scenes in the artist's home, studio, gallery, etc., and
gives us an intimate view of that land of enchantment — the
artist's Bohemia
"THE STAGE DRIVER'S DAUGHTER" (Essanay).
There appears to be an unusual demand nowadays, both in
America and in Europe, for film stories of Western life in
the United States and Canada. The conditions remind one
of the great hold that melodrama had on the minds of theater
goers in this country fifteen and twenty years ago. Now the
craze is only a memory and melodrama is strictly tabooed.
One feels pretty safe in predicting a similar fate for the
present-day type of Western film subjects.
These Western pictured stories are nearly all of the ele-
mental type. There is no plot to speak of, and the outcome
is clearly apparent from the start. One never quite loses the
mind of a child and that, perhaps, is the reason that so many
of us, whose hair has been tinged with silver, gaze on these
pictures, with such thrills and wrapt attention. And, per-
haps, that is also why the display of firearms and the shoot-
ing of bad men is viewed by us with complacency, if not with
inward gratification.
A breezy Western film, "The Stage Driver's Daughter,"
by Essanay, was viewed by me the other day and I must con-
fess that I was interested throughout and subjected to some
of the thrills previous!}' referred to. There is no shooting in
this film, although there is the display of a "shooting iron,"
and the mere display keeps four claim-jumping rascals at
bay, until the rightful owner of the new-found mine has filed
his claim.
Scene from "The Artist's Sons" (Selig).
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
s^
I would be lackitiR in appreciation • • • ■•••• •■ • •
of the clever iiiipcr.soiiatii)ii of an
were I to omit making particular n
ImcIcI in the title role. This young la<ly has the gut at sig-
nalling her emotions and thoughts clrarly by means of a
pretty and expressive face, and .she <l«'cs it quite naturally,
with never a hint of acting. I can pri(iui>e everyone that
views this film one of the finest cxhii)iti«ins of rough country
driving seen in a lifetime. During the wild race .Mi>s Field
holds the lines, and the six horses fairly eat the mile''. Just
watch her flick the fly oflF the ear of the off leader with that
streamer-like whip. And she can ride as well as she drives, a
something that Western girls take pride in doing.
It is only natural to suppose that some of the scenes in
this film will rock like the sea, and one must remember that
the camera man is getting shocks from the rough places on
the road, just the same as would you. were you a passenger
in the stage coach. The photography, however, as a rule, is
clear.
The story is a simple one. Rose Laccy is the darling and
only child of old Pete Lacey, the stage driver She holds him
by the heart strings in firmer grip than he holds the old
roadsters that have learned to know the meaning of the
slightest sound made by him.
Rose finds it lonely in the little mountain home which,
with mother dead and "dad" on the road, throws dark
shadows on her young life. She dispels the shadows by coax-
ing her father to permit her to accompany him on his trips.
On one of these trips a good-looking young tenderfoot
from the East is a passenger. Rose and he get acquainted.
Mutual admiration begets love. He bids her good-bye and
goes off on a prospecting tour. Rose mopes over his ab-
sence, but is cheered by a letter advising h^r that he has
struck it rich. He requests her to accompany her father on
the trip the day following, as he will join them at a certain
point, on the way to file his claim.
A band of reckless men learn of the tenderfoot's strike
and decide to jump his claim. They notify the owner of the
saloon at Half-Way House, where Lacey regularly takes a
dram of whiskey on his daily trip, to "dope" the »>Id man's
liquor. A share of the spoils is promised in return, the ob-
ject being to prevent the tenderfoot from reaching the land
office and filing his claim before the "jumpers" can arrive.
Rose and her lover remain in the stage while Lacey goes
into the saloon. Alarmed at hi- long stay there. Rose goes
wr\A «'it,.l. Wt
the yuung pruipcctor.
companion
Ju-st a^ ■
claim jui
i hen
net oat Bod tcii*
ctj>t at
office IS r
Heleaie date has been tvt tor baturdar. October 14
J. S. Mc'j
•THE MOVING PICTURE MAN."
Thi* is the title appropriated by Charles Farrell. promoter
r,( .„..»...,, ,.,.-.,,<p theaters. •■ ' '-■' "ri it at a^i
■ >, N. V N' long list of
i ' 'lit an'f i- . ■ . .■ ?;!^ 'c' ! ' •
u.telulncss. He carrir cte line of the b
thing m theater rqv.i, Mr Farrell's la
covers the «• • tor '.l.c kdale Tl;
of Seneca an k street- N Y.
is the pr t new thratT • with wMcn g-
a course .il super\i-ion ai
tion of p.v.Mi^ I. .caters.
on on the opera-
"TREMENDOUS DRAWING POWER OF THE
•WORLD."
In a letter from the txhibitors I'o'ter Service, of '
III., the following testimony t" "Ic \alue of the Mo\
ture World as an adverti- mm is generously k'-C"
"We began to receive r - .m nur hr*t ad in vonr
paper from Eastern < ' ■ "•
World reached us. 1
believe it speaks very .,1^,.., . i ...>. li ihi- . 1 ■ jj .j.i.s i.,<
power of The World from an advertising standpoint < ^nr
plan of distributing posters met with an instantaneous suc-
cess and we feel sure these results were in a larj^e measure
gained through the Moving Picture World, which we be*
licve has no equal today as a medium of advertising for
motion picture exhibitors and manufacturers."
Scene from "The Stage Driver's Daughter" (Essanay).
40
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
WATCHING FOR THE COMET.
A new comet has been discovered by certain well-known
astrologers or prognosticators. Professional star-gazers an-
nounce that it will be visible to the naked eye on Monday,
October 23rd, precisely. It is further predicted that the new
orb will have a tremendous and direct influence upon the
moving picture industry. Its efifect will parallel that of the
Eastern Star, marking the dawn of a new era in the film
business similar to the era that came after the star that was
followed by the Wise Men of the East. When this new
astral body is seen there will be certain wise men (exhibitors)
who will rise and follow the comet out of the land of punk
and piffle into the higher realms of art. There may be some
who remain behind and doubt, but such will be lost beyond
redemption.
The astronomical rubbernecks, by means of aeroplanes
and one-eyed opera glasses, have been enabled to discern the
new comet, and have sent down the information that this
strange planet possesses a powerful interest for film exhib-
itors who have had trouble in magnetizing very much of the
coin of the realm. These occult squinters declare that the
new comet is surrounded with unlimited bales of the long
green. They say that the leaves on the trees are $100 bills;
that the swollen streams are choked with filthy lucre, and on
each side the banks are pebbled with golden ducats. At the
steering wheel of the new planet the wiseacres have recog-
nized a well-known film maker, but his visage is obscured
for the present by clouds of Standard Oil stock. They fore-
tell that the comet will appear on October 23rd with a blind-
ing flash that will make the world gasp with astonishment.
There will be a fearful collision between an irresistible body
and an immovable body. The result will be a blizzard of
coin all over the earth, but the strange part of it is that
nobody but an exhibitor will be able to make any of it stick
to his fingers. To him it will be tangible, but to all others
as quicksilver.
After the crash the Con^et will again soar upward and
remain directly over 344 E. 32nd St., N. Y., and begin doing
business as the Comet Film Co. And then, every Monday and
Friday thereafter, for many years, there will be a shower of
reels of exquisite moving pictures, the equal of which has
never been seen before. Mammoth productions with large
ensembles numbering into the hundreds will come with much
needed regularity. These will be varied with high-class
dramas, occasional classics, and large military spectacles.
Negotiations have been already made by wireless with a well-
known Broadway comedian to work in split reels, and several
well-known dramatic writers have been secured to write sce-
narios. The Comet Films will be marketed through the
Sales Co.
Melies Co. have done their best to make this film a standard
of its kind, and it is to be hoped that many more such com-
mendable efforts as "Tommy's Rocking Horse" will soon be
forthcoming from this enterprising studio.
Scene from "Tommy's Rocking Horse" (Melies).
TOMMY'S ROCKING HORSE.
The scene herewith is taken from a charming little comedy
by the Melies Co., with a child as the leading actor. It is
a story about a little Western boy whose love for horses
developed at a very early age, and we see in it his passage
through the "wooden age" of equine history. Realizing that
the public always welcomes an appealing child story, the
"A HOT TIME IN ATLANTIC CITY" (Lubin).
When a comedy is so good that it has an enormous run
and sticks in the minds of the people so thoroughly that
hundreds of requests are received to produce it again, it is
"some comedy." This is exactly the case with "A Hot Time
in Atlantic City" by the Lubin Company. It was released a
few years ago and became wonderfully popular. In response
to this flood of requests, the Lubin Company have reproduced
the plot with new actors, new scenes, and it is even better
than its first version. It is scheduled to be released on
Saturday, October 14th.
The plot has to do with Count Carisford, who lives in a
handsome cottage in Atlantic City. He and his wife go out
for a stroll on the beach one morning. Two tramps see them
leave the cottage and are struck with the pleasures and de-
lights which accrue to people of wealth and position. They
reconnoitre the house and discover an open window through
which they enter. They find a goodly supply of the Count's
clothes and promptly exchange their own rags for these.
They also secure some of his cards. Then, arrayed in all
this panoply, including high hats, spats, canes and decorative
ribbons of honor, the hobos sally forth upon the boardwalk.
Wherever they go they are received with the greatest obse-
quiousness. The Count's card is everywhere as good as
money.
They loll at ease in the roller chairs; they saunter with
debonair dignity. Everywhere they are the observed of all
observers. Ah! it is sweet to be a count. Finally they discover
two most charming young ladies on the beach. The weak-
ness of American girls for titled noblemen is well known
and our two hobos are soon basking in the smiles of beautj-.
Oh! how sweet it is to live. But by the time they had been
well warmed in the smiles and admiration of the ladies.
Dame Fortune seemed to become jealous. The Count and
his wife happened to see them and the Count recognized his
clothes, his hats; Mon Dieu! his ribbons of honor. Wildly
he waved his arms. He called for a gendarme. The cops
came and after an exciting chase captured the bogus counts.
They are finally seen behind the bars. It is simply great.
IMPORTANCE OF SOUND EFFECTS.
The recent controversy regarding sound effects has caused
moving picture theater managers throughout the country to
sit up and take notice. The fact that such companies as the
Kinemacolor and Monopol Film have realized the importance
of sound effects and used them to great advantage in con-
junction with their "Coronation" and "Dante's Inferno"
pictures is proof positive that they have realized their im-
portance.
Leading managers have long admitted the fact that Lyman
Howe could tour the country and turn them away ri.ght
under the noses of the biggest men in the business, but thej'
never stopped to consider that the realism of the sound
effects he used with the pictures drew the audiences, and
insured Targe crowds on return engagements, while the
managers of the grand marble picture palaces with the noise-
less pictures slept silentl}' on.
TUL ;,i^>lNG PICTUR+.
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47
As an example, t: iriiu.iin; ' "
City, iindir the It- of the
played SprinKtield. M.i> , ..i-.t «:■ ■
hini-e. The following niKht, L> !
ht«u«( with his army of noise i
the doors. The Thilharmonic < '
mi'^t expensive organization that .
but the crowds preferred Howe's piciurrsi w
to >how the financial possibilities of nioiton ,
accompanied by the proper eflfccts.
W ith the introduction of vaudeville in the s and lo-cent
theaters the trap drummer has been - . : > • ^
addition. The average drummer m • .t
consider the importance of brin m ,,.^ ,,.v..- ...:'•
the pictures and it is up to th< -s to see that ll
pictures are given the attention t -irve.
It IS only within the last few >cur> that it has been
possible to secure an outfit of sound effects that were made
specially for moving pictures, but there is no longer the
necessity for managers to be without them, as there is a
factory in New York City devoted exclusively to the manu-
facture of realistic sound imitations. The Yerkes' products
are now used by many of the best houses throughout the
country.
The progressive managers have taken advantage of the
opportunity to improve their performances and impart all
the realism possible to the pictures. Sound effects have
come to stay and the wise guys are putting one over on
their sleepy competitors.
ANOTHER THANHOUSER FEATURE FILM— "HER
MASTER."
There will be shortly issued by the Thanhouser Company
a remarkable rilm which has for its theme the illustration of
the controlling power of a master mind. It opens with a ball-
room scene in which a coquette is shown trilling with men's
aflfections. They flutter around her like m<iths around a flame,
seeking for a smile or some favor. She is evidently proud
of her irresistible power. Finally one gentleman approaches
and is introduced, but he is not smitten with her charms and
turns away haughtily without a second glance. She is so
upset by this unusual experience that she dreams of it at
night and her dreams carry her back to the Stone .\ge when
we see her as a haughty queen dethroned and shorn of her
influence by the savage progenitor of the man who was des-
tined to be her lord and master. The '.cenes depicting this
part of the story are remarkably realistic, well acted, and of
faultless photography. Altogether it is a very pretty concep-
tion, a bold and successful departure from the usual thing —
the kincl of picture that your audience will talk about after
wards.
"A CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE KING" (Edison).
.\ chapter fr^'m " I'lu' (. "ckerel." showing a page from the
history of a gallant knight of the road, during a period when
English life was as romantic and stirring as the wildest
dreams of our wildest West. Galloping Dick, the hero, wa-
a freebooter and his name was the terror of the countryside,
but the incident of the story shows a gallant and kindly side
to his rough character. The impersonation, the costuming
and the realism of the scenes reflect the highest credit upon
the Edison Company for their painstaking attention to
detail'.
VITAGRAPH DOINGS.
Son. I idle ;^ossipers made the remark when the X'ltagraph
Company began to issue five reels a week that we wouM
sec a falling off in quality. The absurdity of this remark is
apparent when it is known that before they issued the ad-
ditional reel their program was laid out for four months
ahead, .^mong the important three-reel subjects that arc
now engaging the attention of the company, special men-
tion must be given to "Vanity Fair. " which is almost com-
pleted; "David Copperficld." and a magnificent presentation
of Milton's Paradise Lost" in three reels. This last stu-
pendous undertaking will not only eclipse all their previous
ett"'rt~ Init r. - tl'fir inttiition to :-■,;'% ' ' '' '
MR. A. M. KENNEDY IN NEW VENTURE.
M \ M ;■:...,.,,-.!. .... ... , , . . ,
WEST POINTERS ON THE SCRETN
The Edison Conipany will Nliortl^ rr!ra«c i
kinds of mii ■
on dress par
there at the tune that A-.
academy, and the wiry h
the pictures.
BEWARE OF CURTAIN FAKIRS.
Sunlight Curtain Co. Warns Exhibitors Against Impostors.
The following correspondence is self-explanatory:
(COPT.)
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48
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
VISIT OF A ROYAL FILM MAKER.
Sir Count Pier Gaetano Venno, President of the Milano
Films Company, of Milan, Italy, paid a flying visit to Amer-
ica, arriving Saturday, Sept. 23, . and departing Tuesday,
Sept. 26. His only visit was at the offices of the Monopol
Film Company, 145 West 45th Street, New York, which
firm has been exploiting in America "Dante's Inferno," the
well known Milano masterpiece. The Count's visit was
made for the purpose of closing a contract whereby the
Monopol Film Company will obtain the exclusive rights for
the Western Hemisphere of all the large productions of
the Milano studios.
The Count is a very wealthy man, but is nevertheless
alert and active in business matters. He is on very friendly
terms with King Victor Emanuel, of Italy, and enjoys the
privilege of taking photographs at his pleasure in any
part of the King's private domains. Count Venno during
his short stay was deeply impressed with the enterprise of
America. His secondary object was to observe the recep-
tion of his"Dante" by Americans and he was overjoyed to see
the evidences of its wonderful popularity and success, and
went back home with redoubled enthusiasm and en-
couragement.
The New York Hippodrome made a profound impression
upon the royal visitor and he pronounced it the greatest
thing of its kind he had ever seen, stating also that Europe
had nothing to compare with it. On Sunday he was es-
corted to Coney Island, where his eyes were opened very
wide.
It was the Count's intention to remain longer in America,
but fresh news of the impending war in Morocco caused
him to send a cable back to Italy that he would return on
the first boat and be ready for duty at his country's call.
He is very patriotic and declared that in case of actual
hostilities he will be found where the bullets are flying
thickest, adding also that wherever he went he would have
his loyal camera man at his side, and that nothing would be
neglected to make the first genuine war picture a valuable
record. Count Venno departed with the assurance that if
he is not punctured by a bullet he will come back to Amer-
ica for a longer stay. He is first cousin to the present
Italian Ambassador to the United States.
SALES CO. EMPLOYEES' BALL NOT FAR OFF.
The Sales Co. employees are now putting the finishing
touches to the arrangements for their coming reception to
the trade, and report that they expect to run off the most
successful affair of its kind in the annals of the film trade.
The ball, as stated in a recent issue, will be held at Alham-
bra Hall, 126th St. and Lenox Ave., New York, Saturday
night, October 14. That isn't very far away, as a glance at
a calendar will tell you — only two weeks. The last one was
a very pleasant and successful affair, but this one coming
will make the other one seem like a funeral by comparison.
Those who were at the last ball will appreciate the full mean-
ing of the foregoing statement.
This will be the only opportunity this year of meeting
the cream of the film business on a social basis, and they cer-
tainly know how to have a good time when they get to-
gether. Don't forget, Stauch's Military Band from Stauch's
Pavilion, Coney Island, will furnish the music. The tickets
will cost $1, but will include a handsome souvenir pillow
with the Sales Co.'s emblem worked on it in colored silk
thread. The hall is rented until noon of the day following.
Forty-five dances are on the program, with 75 extras and
encores. Moving picture surprises will be sprung, quite
different from the usual thing. The entire list of Independent
film manufacturers will be present, and all film actors for
miles around have been subpoenaed and are delighted to
think their presence is compulsory. There is to be a large,
handsome souvenir program, embossed and in several colors,
which will also be gotten up as a souvenir, and an adver-
tisement in it by anyone in the trade will certainly be a
paying investment. Write to H. A. Spanuth, care of the
Sales Co., iii E. 14th St., New York, for tickets and ad.
rates. Tickets also for sale at the office of the Moving Pic-
ture World.
RORY O'MORE GIVING BIG SATISFACTION.
The Kalem Company has been receiving many flattering
testimonials from exhibitors and others in regard to the
product of their stock company in Ireland. Their first Irish
release was "Rory O'More," adapted from the well-known
story and play by Samuel Lover. Having made such a suc-
cess of the first one, it is but reasonable to suppose that the
forthcoming releases of Irish subjects will show an improve-
ment as the O'Kalems settle into their regular stride. As
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1911.
AMERICAN— The Love of the West (Dramatic) 1000
CHAMPION— Barbara Frietchie (Dramatic) 950
ECLAIR — Hearts and Eyes (Dramatic) 630
ECLAIR— For Your Hats, Ladies! (Industrial) 370
IMP— The Rose's Story (Dramatic) 1000
YANKEE— She Never Knew (Dramatic)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1911.
BISON— The Red Man's Penalty (Dramatic)
POWERS— The Call from the Hills (Comedy)
POWERS— A Matrimonial Idyl (Dramatic)
THANHOUSER— The Five Rose Sisters (Dramatic)..
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 191 1.
AMBROSIO— Wrestlers and Wrestling (Topical;
CHAMPION— As Things Used To Be (Dramatic;.... 950
NESTOR — Those Jersey Cowpunchers (Dramatic)....
RELIANCE— A Quiet Evening (Comedy)
RELIANCE — Winning Papa's Consent (Dramatic;....
SOLAX— A Breezy Morning (Comedy)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 1911.
AMERICAN — The Miner's Wife (Western Drama) looo
IMP — Through the Air (Dramatic) 1000
REX — Lost Illusions (Dramatic)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1911.
BISON — Range Justice (Dramatic)
LUX— Bill Has a Bath (Comedy) 452
LUX— Neighbors (Comedy) 488
SOLAX — His Sister's Sweetheart (Military Drama)....
THANHOUSER— The East and The West (Dramatic)
YANKEE— The Goose Girl (Dramatic)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN— The White Tulip (Comedy;..
GREAT NORTHERN— Barcelona (Scenic)
ITALA — Foolshead a Model Quest (Comedy)
POWERS— The Branded Indian (Dramatic)
RELIANCE — The Anonymous Letter (Dramatic)
NESTOR— Alutt and Jeff Spend a Quiet Day in the
Country (Comedy)
NESTOR— The Meddling Parson (Comedy)
an evidence of the popularity of their work, the following
letter is submitted:
"Kalem Company, New York,
"Dear Sirs: Again we congratulate you on 'Rory O'More.'
It has drawn the best business of months to our theater,
notwithstanding the fact that B. F. Keith opened an 1800-
seat, $200,000 house in town. Of course, you might say
$2,000 a week vaudeville is not in the same class as a three-
day straight picture house, but we get the best people in
town and to take away 3600 per day from the possible amuse-
ment seekers and still show an increase in business means
nothing less than a strong puller on the bill.
"We are so confident as to the pulling power of "Rory'
that we extended our booking and will show it a full week
instead of three days. This has happened but twice before
in the history of our house, which is four years old.
"In regard to the 'Colleen Bawn,' we have already booked
it.
"We are going into this thing as big as we can and you
must realize that it is a problem to handle a three-reel pic-
ture in a house where three reels and two songs have been
the bill for four years.
"Let us know just what you can do in helping us in adver-
tising this picture and those to follow.
"Yours truly,
"BOWLAWAY AMUSEMENT CO.
■'Thomas F. Hennessy.
"Theatre Voyons, 241 Centml St., Lowell, Mass "
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Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1911.
EDISON — Eugene Wraybuni (Urainatic) 1000
ESSANAY — Grandma (Dramatic) lOOO
GAUMONT— Jimmie's Midnight Flight (Com. Dr.) ... 675
GAUMONT — Ajaccio, the Birtliplace of Napoleon . (Sc.) 325
P.A.THE — Pathe's Weekly No. 40 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — The Rival Stage Lines (Comedy) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Wager (Comedy) 1000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Too Many Burglars (Comedy) 499
BIOGRAPH— Mr. Bragg, a Fugitive (Comedy) 497
KALEM — The Phoney Strike Breakers (Comedy) ....1000
bUBlN— His Stubborn Way (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— Little Moritz Is Too Short (Comedy) 525
PATHE — Rangoon, India (Scenic) 400
SELIG — A Summer Adventure (Dramatic) 1000
VrPAGRAPH— Our Navy (Topical) 1000
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1911.
EDISON — The Summer Girl (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE— A Jealous Wife (Comedy) 338
ECLIPSE — The Grand Chartreuse (Scenic) 292
ECLIPSE — Ezra and the Fortune Teller (Comedy) ... 348
KALEM — The Saving Sign ( Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — The Idle Boast (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Crazy Dope (American Com.) 663
PATHE — Circus in Australia (Scenic) 325
VITAGRAPH— The Mate of the "John M." (dramatic) . 1000
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH — The Making of a Man (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— Master Cupid, Detective (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — His Exoneration (Dramatic) 1000
MELIES— The Stolen Grey (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — The Squaw's Mistaken Love (American Dr.). 1000
SELIG— Maud Muller (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1911.
EDISON— Foul Play (3 reels) (Dramatic) 3000
ESSANAY'— The Sheriff's Decision (W. Dr.) 1000
KALEM— The California Revolution of 1846 (Dr.) 1000
PATHE— Flirts (Com. Dr.) 813
PATHE— Trained Dogs (Novelty) 180
SELIG — The Artist's Sons (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Carr's Regeneration (Dramatic) 1000
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 1911.
EDISON — Leaves of a Romance (W. Dr.) 1000
ESSANAY— Townhall Tonight (W. Com.) 1000
GAUMONT— The Upward Way (Dramatic) 726
GAUMONT — Cinta, a Picturesque Town of Portugal
(Scenic) 269
LUBIN — Revenge Is Sweet (Comedy)
LUBIN— From the Field to the Cradle (Ind.) 1000
PATHE— For Massa's Sake (Am. Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Ups and Downs (Comedy) 1000
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Italian Blood (Dramatic) 999
KALEM — The Mistress of Hacienda del Cerro (Dr.).. 1000
LUBIN— What Will Be, Will Be (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — The Little Animal Trainer (Dramatic) 525
PATH E— Betty's Boat (Comedy) 245
PATHE — Marvelous Transformations (Novelty) 210
SELIG — An Indian Vestal (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Daddy's Boy and Mammy (Military
Drama) 1000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER loth, 1911.
EDISON — How Mrs. Murra}' Saved the American Army
(Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY — Reparation (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— Jimmie's Midnight Flight (Com. Dr.).... 675
GAUMONT — Ajaccio, the Birthplace of Napoleon (Sc). 325
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 41 (Topical) loooo
SELIG — Told in Colorado (Comedy Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The MisMng Will (Dramatic) 1000
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER nth, 1911.
EDISON — Mae's Suitors (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE — Pardoned by the Governor (Dramatic) 630
ECLIPSE — Making Cheddar Cheese (Ind.) 342
KALEM — For the Flag of France (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— The Slavey's Affinity (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — One on the Masher (Comedy) 760
PATHE — Scenes on the U. S. Ship Connecticut (Top.).. 230
VITAGRAPH— The Indian Flute (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH — Trailing the Counterfeiter (Comedy) .... 529
BIOGRAPH— Josh's Suicide (Comedy) 469
ESSANAY— Get Rich Quick Hall & Ford (Comedy) ...1000
LUBIN. — The Gambler's Influence (Dramatic) 1000
MELIES — Tommy's Rocking Horse (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Romance of the Desert (American Drama) .1000
SELIG — Out-Generaled (Comedy) 1000
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 1911.
EDISON— At the Threshold of Life (Educational) ....1000
ESSANAY^ — The Deacon's Reward (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM — The Smugglers (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Raffles Caught (Dramatic) 715
PATHE — Guerrero Troupe (Acrobatic) 210
SELIG — Making a Six-Ton (Cheese (Educational) ' 425
SELIG — Seeing Washington (Scenic) 575
VITAGRAPH— Answer of the Roses (Dramatic) 1000
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 1911.
EDISON — Her Weddins Rnig (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— The Stage Driver's Daughter (W. Dr.).. 1000
GAUMONT— The Upward Way (Dramatic) 726
GAUMONT— Cinta, a Picturesque Town of Portugal
(Scenic) 269
LUBIN— A Hot Time in Atlantic City (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — Marooned (Comedj' Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH— By Way of Mrs. Browning (Draniatic) . 1000
POWERS STUDIO NOTES.
Daniel McCarthy, of Yonkers, N. Y., was recently held for
the Grand Jury for stealing several films from the Powers
Moving Picture Company. Thomas Evans, manager of the
company, hail given the man a chance for the sake of his
wife and children, knowing that the man had a bad reputa-
tion, and gave him employment. Mr. Evans was inclined to
drop the charge on account of the man's family, but was in-
formed that McCarthy would have to stand trial regardless
of sentiment.
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Miss Mina Burns has been added to the producing stafT of
the Powers Western stock company.
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The Powers Company have been quietly at work equip-
ping' a complete and modern factory which is nearing com-
pletion. The new plant is located at 216th Street and Broad-
way, New York. Active productive work will begin in about
six weeks. It is a new building of brick and concrete and
will be perfect in ever}- detail, equipped with the latest pat-
tern of Bell & Howe perforators. Aristo lights, Corcoran
tanks, and other up-to-date devices.
The utilization of moving pictures, as an educational factor
for fighting saloons and vices of Chicago, is the latest sensa-
tion brought about by the Young People's Civic League.
Our Berlin contemporarj- relates a somewhat amusing epi-
sode which happened recenth- in an outlying district. A van
belonging to a brewerj- in the neighborhood was passing
slowly along the street, when it was suddenly pounced upon
by some men, and many of the bottles with which it was
laden were emptied of their contents, and either drank by
the thirsty culprits or turned wantonly into the gutters. Fol-
lowing these came some women and children, who, nothing
loath, assisted in the general devastation, for the weather
was hot and the roads dustj-. But on the roof of a house
close at hand was observed a film operator busy at work
taking in the whole scene to form part of the evening kine-
matograph performance.
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Song Slide Releases
A. L. Simpson, Inc.
"No Matter Who or What You Are, It's Gr
In Love."— Pub. by Chas. K. Harris, N. Y. C.
"Little White Rose of Mine." — Pub. by Chas.
N. Y. C.
"A Poor Little Boy Loved a Rich Little Girl.
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co., N. Y. C.
"Honky Tonky Monkey Rag." — Published by
& Co., Chicago, 111.
"Lize (I Know Another Girl, Lize, Like You)
"Yesterday, Today, and Forever." — Pub. by
Co., N. Y. C.
"Oh Tiny, Play that Traumerei." — Pub. by
Music Pub. Co., New York.
"I'd Like to Spend a Honeymoon with You.
Chas. I. Davis, Cleveland, Ohio.
"Mandy (Come Out in the Pale Moonlight)
Chas. I. Davis, Cleveland, Ohio.
"Drowsyland." — Pub. by Chas. I. Davis, Cleve
"Motljer Is the Best Sweetheart Of All." — Pub.
Paxson & Co., N. Y. C.
"Sweet Margenette (How I Love You)" — Pub
lac Music Pub. Co., N. Y. C.
cat To Be
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land. Ohio,
by Church
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"Run Home and Tell Your Mother." — Pub. by Ted Snyder
Company.
"Land of Boys and Girls." — Pub. by Leo Feist.
"When I Met You Last Night In Dreamland." — Pub. by
Will Rossiter.
"Come Where the Lilies Bloom Tonight."— Pub. by Jos.
W. Stern Company.
"The Girl in the Gingham Gown."- — Pub. by Chas. K.
Harris.
"Down in Melody Lane." — Pub. by Harold Rossiter.
"There's Nothing Like a Mother's Love." — Pub. by Jos. M.
Daly.
"Zona." — Pub. by Fred Heberlein Company.
Levi & Co., Inc.
"Save Your Kisses Till Sunday Night." — Pub. by W^ey-
mann & Sons, Philadelphia.
"I'll Remember You When You've Forgotten Me." — Pub.
by Weymann & Sons, Philadelphia.
Excelsior Slide Co.
"For Love's Sweet Sake." — By Head Music Pub. Co.,
New York.
■My Rose of Honolulu."— Pub. by Jos. W. Stern & Co.,
New York.
"All .Aboard for the Board Walk." — Pub. by Joe Morris
Music Co., New York.
"The Maid of Old Madrid."— Pub. by Blood-Koehler &
Co., Chicago, 111.
"When the Trees Shed Their Leaves in the Fall." — Pub.
by Blood-Koehler & Co., Chicago.
"Your Heart." — Pub. by Blood-Koehler & Co., Chicago.
"Squaw Man." — Pub. by Blood-Koehler & Co., Chicago.
"Cfime On, Maria." — Pub. by Leo Feist, New York.
"Leave Him Alone If He Leaves You." — Pub. by Kendis
& Paley, New York.
"As Long as the Sea Rolls On." — Pub. by Blood-Koehler
«& Co., New York.
LAEMMLE FILM SERVICE ALLIANCE.
One of the heaviest buyers of Independent pictures is the
Laemmle Film Service Alliance of Portland, Ore. This ex-
change is run on proper lines and has secured a number of
the leading houses in Portland and, from all accounts, is giv-
ing very satisfactory service.
Colorado Springs, Col., is to have a new $20,000 moving
picture theater. The International Realty Company, an in-
terest of the Stratton estate, is making the arrangements for
the Colorado Amusement Compan}'. A ten-year lease has
been taken on the building, which has already been started.
The new theater will be located on South Nevada Avenue,
adjoining the postofifice, and upon Stratton property. Seat-
ing" capacity will be 1,000.
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Correspondents are advised that no attention will be paid inquiries which
do not ^ve the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the qupstion as to whether or not they are married'
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Many correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
0. L. G. — Your question will be answered as soon as the answer can be
obiained, probably next week.
R, L. B. — We can give no information respecting the Identity of those
"ho question this column, but we do uot mind telling you that the Inquiry
did not come from your section of tlie country, if that bears on the reason
for your unusual request.
O, C. — Leo Delaney Is and has been busy with the Vitagraph, though he
tias not been featured in many of the recent films. This is merely a
tuatter of chance, however, for he has posed for the usual number of pictures
and they are liable to come with a rush. Remember that the Vitagraph
turns out five reels a week now.
C- L. B. asks how to obtain the return of a scenario held since the first
x>f August by an unnamed company, lie is advised to send a formal demand
for the script, registering the letter and enclosing a return cover for a
reply. If this does not bring a reply, tlie best plan is to make anotlier
copy of the story and send it elsewher?. notifying the first company that
he has done so, and that they must not use the story. It they do, lie has
redress at common law, but the probabilities are tliat the story Is lost, which
accounts for the silence of the editor. The incident is unusual, since the
film companies are generally reasonably prompt and courteous.
A, L, H. wants to know It It would help him to get an engagement as a
photoplayor if he told that he was a scenario writer. It most assuredly
would not. The scenario writing photoplayer is the last tiling a director
should want in the studio. If A. L. H. has the small pox or the yellow
fever or some simple thing like that, added to dramatic experience, he might
stand a chance, but experience is now a requisite and no one wants a chap
around who is more busy with scenarios than bis job.
"The Bunch." — There is no place in town where all the first runs may
be seen. Try the Fourteenth Street Theater for the Independent product,
and the Keith & Proctor bouses for the Licensed reels. Since the dissolu-
tion of partnership between the latter, the six daily releases are divided
between the two managements. There is no house in New York or vicinity
where three or more first runs are to be seen without vaudeville. We share
your sorrow over the fact, but can only suggest that you go early in the
morning, when the vaudeville players are all asleep. There are some
houses where they have dated runs and not even Illustrated songs, but you'll
have to hunt these up In your vicinity.
L. V. — Again! No. Maurice Costello is not dead yet, nor Is It Arthur
Johnson your informer might have meant. This goes for the rest of the
bunch who are slaughtered weekly in the photoplay gossip.
P. G. — Nat Wills played a very limited engagement with the Powers Co.
this summer and then went back to vaudeville.
L, E. S. — We do not know whether or not Miss Turner's mother also
plays with the Vitagraph, but we believe not.
Elsie, — Are you trying to "kid" us? There was no trouble with the
censors over the Edison company's The Big Dam. Sydney Booth was the
Lord Nelson in the same company's "The Battle Trafalgar." Address
the company relative to the photograph you ask about.
G. K. — It will not pay you to send your manuscripts abroad unless you
cannot find a market here, and are willing to take the $5 or $10 paid In
England.
D. H. — Miss Laura Sawyer Is an Edison player. She has not appeared
with the other companies you mention, but came from the stage to the
Edison studio. Marc McDcrmott is "as tall as he looks," to borrow your
expression. We do not know his exact inches, but he is a six footer.
B. F. C. — Miss Lillian Walker was the Gladys in "The Second Honey-
moon." She is a regular Vitagraph player. Maurice Costello was her
opposite. We like to be obliging, but we pass up the question as to
whether ".lean" has any puppies for sale.
Constant Reader. — We do not advise making application to the film com-
panies for employment since experience is demanded of the successful
applicant. Even the trained actor has trouble before the camera at first,
the stage being so small in comparison with the larger settings of the
dramatic stage.
P. I, N. — The telegraph sounder in Kalem's "The Express Envelope"
was in the l)ox on the desk; a touch of realism that appears to have gotten
past you. The idea of the box is to amplify the click and at the same
time cut off the sound save in the direction of the operator. That scene
was remarkably well set and the girl operator used the proper procedure.
Your objections are based on your own errors; not on any made by the
company.
T. M. N. — Possibly the Sales Company, 111 East 14th Street, New York
City, can aid you in locating the desired film on some particular date by
directing you to the nearest exchange in your territory. Why not ask
the manager of the hou.se you patronize to get it for you?
J, B. O.^We do not know where the Imp players will spend the win-
ter. Due notice will be given In our columns when a decision Is arrived at.
G. H. — Edward Phillips played the sailor in "The Latent Spark." The
Chinese s<'oiies were not made in China, though they are very convincing.
Arthur H. — Your q\ic-.'lon is obscurely worded. I)nt it by smallest you
mean tli • size nf ilic i iclure on tlie film the new Edison home projector
USPS II rc'ilat'on tilin. but the pictures are each % by ^4 inch. If you
refer to the number ol persons employed, there have been severad done
with a single character.
G. W. t. — (■iiiui..ain- that of late the Independent releases he sees at
his regular pluiiop.ay theater show a low standard of acting in that
the players rush through their scenes while the players In the Licensed
proiiuct at a nearby house are "dignlBed and clever." There are clever
players in most all companies, but this Is uot a matter of acting but of
operating. The film is passed througli the machine too rapidly, causing
the players to seem to rush through their parts. The reverse of this con-
dition may be true elsewhere and the house showing Licensed films be
possessed of the speed maniac for an operator.
0. T. — The I'athe company has a number of real Indians at the Jersey
City studio who play in the Western dramas and make the wardrobe for
the Western pictures, but they are not given important acting parts.
Vic. — .Miriam Nesbltt was the wife lu Edison's "The New Church Carpet"
and Kobert lirower her husband.
E. D. H. — J. P. McGowan and Miss Gene Gauntler bad the leading parts
in Kalem's "The Siieclal Messenger." Spottiswood Aitken and Ethel Elder
were the iiarenis of Klo in Lubin's "Her Humble Ministry." Miss Lawrence
is still with Lubin.
Bruce. — William Dincan, of the Selig company, is the former stock favorite.
E. M. W. — Miss Todd and Miss Fields were the two women in --Spike
Shannon's Last Fight." Miss Fields generally plays the leads ID the
Western Essanay pictures. Gilbert M. Anderson was Spike.
C. L. S. — Mrs. Mary Maurice |>layed Mrs. Hawkins in "M'y Old Dntcli.'
She has [ilaved several important parts very successfully with the Vitagraph.
Charles Sutton was the Priest in "The Venom of the Poppy" (Edison I.
J. G. T.— Photoplayers furnish their own wardrobe for moderii plays
or are supjilied from the wardrobe room if the costume is unusual. The
fact that yon have an extensive wardrobe will not help you much in get-
ting a chance with a eoinpanv unless the wardrobe was acquired through
stage work. It is cheaper to buy a few dresses than it would be to
leach you to act.
W, H. E. — The Pathe "Faust" reels- were not made In Paris, but by
the section of tlie company located In Nice. The red rooster Is pretty
widely spread through Europe.
T. R. M. — You are confounding Sydney Drew, who played a special en-
gagement Willi the Kalem company and made a production for the Champion
company, with Sydney Booth, wlio Is a regular member of the Edison com-
pany. This seems to account for your error. Mr. Drew has not played
with the Edison stock company.
E. McL. Sidney Olcott Is the Kalem director who had charge of the
Irish party. ,,
H. E. S. Miss Pates has the lead In Pathe's "A Close Call. Miss
ilary Fuller is still with the Edison company. Miss Lawrence appears
to have no intention of leaving the Lubin forces.
F. H. E.— William Shea Is the Vltagraph's "Davy Jones," playing all
the roles so named.
V, H. B. — Queenie Mack is not now with the Essanay company.
T. H. P. Jack J. Clarke was the Lieutenant in Kalem's "Jack's Refor-
mation." .. » « J . I
L. L, 0. — No photoplay has yet been released showing Nat Goodwm In
films of his own making.
W, W, R. — We do not believe that it would pay you to try and sell your
scenarios In Europe. The pay is small in England .and you would have
to have translations made for the French and Italian markets. If yon cannot
sell your stories here, is it not probable that you would meet with no better
success abroad, where yon would suffer the handicap of not having your
material in accordance with local customs and modes of thought?
Allan. We cannot Inform you as to the arrangements made with Bnd
Fisher for the use of the Mutt and Jeff idea.
A. G, D. — There is nothing to prevent an American production of the
Inferno, save professional courtesy, and the knowledge that It would be
hard to beat the Italian production. The pictures are copyrighted as a
production: not as a story.
G. M. K. — Miss Betty Harte is now with the Selig company. .4re you
getting her mixed up with Mabel Normand, who is the Vitagraph "Betty"?
Albert. — Y'our inquiry has been referred to the maker, but we do not be-
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
MUSIC AND SPECIALS.
Momoe
Editor Moving I'Icluie World:
La., Aug. 25, 1911.
Dear Sir— I devote considerable altenllon lo The World every week, and
keep tliem on file for future reference, thereby always having a source
of valuable iiiformalion at hand for almost any emergency.
The Projection Department keeps me out of trouble by making correc-
tions before the breakdown occurs, and when something out of the ordinary
happens, we generally find the remedy In that department. I have an
A No.l operator, and one who knows ils Edison Kxhibltlon A as well as the
telegrapher knows his keys, and his trained ear can detect the slightest
fault in bis machines while in operation.
However, it wasn't my intention to discuss projection in this, but rather
to state my experience with tbe musical end of the picture game. We
are running four licensed reels, with a complete change daily, and have
a three piece orchestra, headed by Mr. Fred Christen, well known through-
out Louisiana as a violinist of exceptional merit; the balance of the or-
chestra consists of piano and drums.
Prior to commencing our shows, matinee or evening, the orchestra renders
an overture from some of the popular operas, which is followed with ap-
propriate music for the pictures. We do not play the pictures, in the
true sense of the word, nor do we overdo the sound effects, and freak
noises are strictly forbidden.
Throufili the medium of slides I made an appeal to my patrons to inform
me the class of music they preferred, and the response was beyond my
expectations. In nine cases out of ten, the preference was for classical music,
and the request that we discontinue "playing the pictures," but rather
finish the selection being played from the start. I submitted this proposition
to Mr. Christea, and he adopted it. As we have a shipment of film on
hand for the next day, he is enabled to select his program accordingly.
I have also run slides, asking my patrons to kindly send In the name of
their favorite piece of music, and from the responses received, the leader
arranges his program, and that program is flashed on tbe screen the day
previous. On Wednesday evenings, between the first and second shows,
Mr. Christen renders a vfolin solo from one of the operas, which has
become very popular; in fact, our music, and our method of arranging our
programs for each day has increased our receipts fifty per cent, and it
means as much to our performances as does the pictures.
We aim at all times to give the people of Monroe the best in our line,
and they have shown their appreciation by their generous patronage. We
have a standing order with the General Film Co. for all the specials,
which I advertise in the newspapers, but not before I am assured that the
film is what it is represented, as nothing hurts the game more than to
"bunco," or "flimflam" the lover of moving pictures. By adhering strictly
to this method of advertising, my specials pack the house from 7 P. M.
to 10;30 P. M., and the matinee usually plays to capacity as well.
Thanking you for your kind indulgence, I am, yours for success,
W. L. JENNINGS,
Manager.
HIS NAME IS MUDD, BUT HE LIKES THE WORLD.
Searcy, Ark., .\ugust 2:?, 1911.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir: I have been a reader of tlie World for the past three years and
have never once written you how much il has benefited me. 1 t'link I can
best express myself witli the following:
Managers will have no other.
Operators' helper.
Vanquishes all cares.
Interests.
Nothing better.
Growing weekly,
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Perfect In detail.
In every state.
Covirs everything.
The organ of photoplay.
Unexcelled for advertising.
Eead with interest.
Explicit.
Worthy tlie first place.
Once read, always read.
Releases worry.
Lessens trouble.
Don't fail to ge it weekly.
Very respectfully,
R. T. Ml'DD.
"SPITTING IN THE PICTURES. "
St. r>ouls. Mo.
Editor The Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir — In the name of decency, let us do away with spitting In the
pictures. In two recent releases this revolting bit of realism turned my
stomach and I doubt not tbe collective stomachs of the rest of the audi-
ence. In this day of hygienic uplift, it Is a sad commentary on our
photoplay world if we stand for such a practice that violates the canons
of good taste and sanitation. If a character in a picture must "chaw"
tobacco — well and good — but let him at least refrain from insulting oflr
imagination — and our sense of decency — by demonstrating the inevitable
result that accrues from such a practice. Before the advent of the moving
picture, many, many, hayseeds "chawed" to their hearts' content on tbe
stage, but tbe portrayal stopped at the "chawing."
Another point and I am done: In Indian pictures I have often heard
the complaint made of the difficulty the audience experiences in distin-
guishing between the characters on account of tbe dark faces of the
actors. It Is the same In minstrel shows and in Chinese plays. The rem-
edy I suggest would be that salient and strikingly diflcrent arrangements
of headdress and costume of the "leads" be provided for so that when
War Cloud, Ralnln-the-face and otber aboriginal gentlemen make their
bow ott the screen the audience will be spared the fatigue of a guessing
contest. Yours faithfully,
.■\ Well-WIsher of the Photoplay.
A WORD ABOUT FEATURE PICTURES.
Montrose, Colo., Sept. 2, 1911.
Kililor Moving Picture World:
Deal Sir. — It has been some time since you have heard from this ueck of
wixids, but I am still alive and doing business at the same old stand. I
have had my trials with tlje ministers tlie same as some others I read about
in your paper. The enclosed clipping will explain what I got up against,
hut now they are losing ground and I expect to open a Sunday show in a
iiionih or more.
-Note the enclosed clipping about "Faust." Such pictures I get 20 cents
for and pack my house. The only objections I have, are, I cau not get these
features often enough. For "Ten Nights in a Bar Room," 1 have 24-8heet8,
S-sheets, S-sbeets and one sheets, that I liavc had on hand for over one
month, waiting to get that picture, and afraid they will not notify me
ahead of time, so I can bill It at least a week in advance, although I
have asked them to give me plenty of time. That is a big injustice to ns
exhibitors. We very seldom know when we get a feature until It arrives,
then it is too late to advertise.
I showed "The Tale of Two Cities," to 180 people in two nights, and
•His Trust" and "His Trust Fulfilled," to 130 in two nights. I sboaid
liave, and would have had, over 1.000 if I could have advertised them.
If we could only pick our dates for such feature pictures, we would
all make more money. My Opera House holds 1,000 people and when I put
on an extra I pack it every night.
I was sorry to see the Film Index sell out. but now J think it was l)e8t,
for The World gives us both sides of tbe business that we can rely on as
tbe truth. It gives tbe devils their dues.
I wish your critics, on commenting on the pictures, would comment on them
and cut out the story. I, for one, order all my pictures from the critics'
report. Some of them have no report at all. only a part of the story.
For some time past the picture business In this part of the country has
been having a bard time, but It will be great this fall, as we are having
the biggest crops we ever bad .things will soon be booming here. Wiahlng
you all kinds of success. I remain, vours very trulv,
KDW. J. COOPER.
WANTS "MAKE COPY" EXPLAINED.
To the Man-About Town,
Care Moving Picture World.
Dear Sir: — It was with Interest that I read your "observation" in the
issue of September 23rd, regarding the "indictment" against the studio
which returned my manuscript with writing on back. Said writing being,
"Good story, etc. Make Copy."
The manager of the studio in question gave you a very lucid explanation
of the matter. He says, "Perhaps the favorable note was made by mistake,
on the wrong manuscript; and it is not unlikely that the manuscript was
returned in mistake."
That so many mistakes should occur in a business place, and admitted
as such by the manager, is to my mind, a little more thau a "mild Im-
peachment" against his office force. However, lie is wrong in both instances,
the manuscript was returned, accompanied by a letter, in which tbe title
of the script was quoted, and further stated that the script was good.
The fact that some reader marked "good story, etc.." on tbe script. Is
in itself nothing. (I thank him for the good opinion.) But the last two-
words, "make copy." can not be so easily explained. The manager of the
studio in question also slates that, "the author should, in justice to himself,
and studio, have inquired as to whether a copy of tlie story was withheld,
or any part of it had been produced."
I did not know it was customary for a film company to make a copy
of a rejected manuscript, it evidently is, judging from the words of the
manager cited. If this be the case (and I am taking his words for it), of
course, the notation on the back of my manuscript is accounted for. But
the question is, "Why make a copy of an undesirable manuscript?" It only
lakes up room, and as It is of no use, it will eventually find its way to
the waste basket.
To conclude this article, I will say, that the script In question is now In
tbe hands of a film maker and, as I have bad a good report on it. it will
probably pass from my hands via the "We enclose herewith our check"
route. I have, however, kept the page of manuscript with the notation on
it, and will show it to the manager of the studio, through the "Man-abont-
Town." and the Moving Picture World, if be cares to look at It.
I want to thank The Moving Picture World for taking thU matter op,
without solicitation. It shows the spirit of "Square Deal" that hovers
over every page In the journal.
With best wishes for your continued success. I am.
Yours very truly.
INTER-NOS.
"BLOOD AND THUNDER ' POSTERS.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear sir: — "There Is plenty of blood and thunder in that show, all right."
Overhearing the foregoing remark by a lady who was looking at a poster
in front of my theater, led me to investigate the cause of her uneasiness.
I examined the poster and discovered that the artist had depicted a geyser
of blood sliooting up out of the breast of a man who was lying on bis
back, having fallen from a precipice above. A woman stood by wailing.
It happened that the picture on the poster was the same that the
manufacturer had used in the bulletin of the film, and what the poster-
maker had diverted into a geyser of blood, ascending skyward, and then
spattering on the ground, was really, in the bulletin, nothing more
than a handkerchief sticking out of the man's breast pocket.
Don't you think the makers of posters should be a little careful about
emphasizing the grewsome and harrowing, since the manufacturers are
trying to improve the pictures and make them more elevating? To change
n pocket-handkerchief into a stream of blood, is going a long way toward
misrepresentation in a rather unfortunate direction. Yours very truly,
Geo. H. Carley, The Star Theater. Cooperstown. N. Y.
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CORRESPONDENCE
IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
Stewart Heed lia» resumed bis place as trap
drammer at the Princess Theater, at Waterlo>.
Iowa, 8UcceedluK Forrest Anderson, who will go
Into vaudeville.
The Orplieum Tlieater, Watertown, Wis.,- Is
showing feature pictures each night. Monday night
is American night, Tuesday is Irish night and
Krlday German night.
Harry E. Oley lius purchased the Grand Opera
House, Rohlusuu, 111., from the stockholders.
The two reels and slides on "The White Slave
Trade" did not get by the censorship at M'attoon.
The city officials and newspaper men believed that
It was not a good exhibition for the general
pablic.
Harold W. Moody was arrested at Ossawatomle,
Kan., and taken to Oklahoma City, Okla., to an-
swer to a cliarge of having forged the name of
the United .Moving Picture Company to checks,
with a rubl)er stamp. Moody was a stenographer
for tlie company.
Peter Boosalis has contracted with the R. J.
Cheney Company to build a ?9,000 moving picture
theater at 808 East Lake Street, Minneapolis,
Minn.
The Gateley Alrdome, East Capitol Avenue,
Springfield, 111., was wrecked by the storm which
struck that city September 13. and will not be
reopened at least this season. The seats and
undamaged property liave been stored.
Chicago papers chronicle a case of retribution.
Francis Myer's "turn" was so bad that an audl-
ente in a moving picture show hooted him.
Francis was fined $5 and costs for creating a
disturbance.
Four meniliers of the Stadler family, who con-
duct the Princess moving picture theater, at Peru,
111., were run into by an automobile recently and
seriously Injured. After the sliow had closed for
the night the party started home in the rain.
They took a dark green piano cloth, which they,
put over their lieads to keep off the rain. This
was so dark that the driver of the car did not
see them and crashed Into the party. Miss Kate
Stadler suffered a fracture of the collar bone.
A jury of his peers has decided that a Macon,
Mo., farmer who sold his land in a wealthy and
prosperous community to buy a moving picture
show In a large city and a motor car needs a
conservator. We did not know there were twelve
men outside the moving picture business who be-
lieved that anybody could not make a fortune
managing a picture show.
Arch Roberts, who has been conducting a mov-
ing picture show in Savannah, Ga., has returned
to his home in Litchfield, 111.
George Fitch, of Peoria, does not believe that
the Santa Fe Railroad can put on the Inxnrions
tourist train It announces. It will not be com-
plete, he says, until the coaches are equipped
with moving picture machines, so that the pas-
sengers will be provided with plenty of scenery
while the trains are standing on sidetracks.
A. Klelnbeck. of Chicago, has leased the Lvric
Tlieater at Elkhart. Ind.
Harry Loper, of the Lyric. Springfield, 111., has
lost a good singer. Miss Nfary Fielding, who
has been popular with the Lyric patrons for over
a year, and Walter O. Hettiger, of Springfield,
were married September 12 in that city.
Jollet, 111., Elks are planning to have the
members of the local lodge take part in a film,
which. It is said, will be made by Selig. The pic-
tures will be exhibited to aid the fund for en-
tertaining a State convention.
"Enoch Arden" was the feature film of an
evening's entertainment recently given at Wlldey's
Theater, in EdwardsvlUe, 111., by the Woman's
Club of that city.
Steve Bennls, manager of the Alrdome, Lincoln,
111., has said farewell to vaudeville and will rely
upon pictures and Illustrated songs.
C. H. Thayer has leased the Otloe Building, In
Pana, III., and will move bis picture show from
Its present location in the alrdome, A thirty
foot addition will be made to the new home.
Will Clarke has sold the Rockford Moving Pic-
ture Parlor, at 106 West State Street, Rockford,
HI., to Henry Xobln. of that city. Clarke had
been four years at this location.
Phil Wade, of Falrbury. 111., has leased the
opera house, at Pontiac, III.
The opera house at Newman, 111., has been
leased by J. O. Crist.
The Odeon Building. In Olney, III., has been
lea.sed by the Woodlawn .Amusement Company, of
Springfield and Boston, and remodeled and re-
decorated. Announced plans call for vaudeville,
roller skating and moving picture!?.
Bentley & Atkinson have purchased the Thea-
torlum, at Carbondale. 111., from G. R. Hoffman.
Improvements have been made In the property.
There Is a notable increase among the towns In
Central Illinois that are using moving pictures
as a free attraction upon fete days. Sparta mer-
chants recently had a week of booster sales and
visitors were given free tickets to a local show.
Medora featured a night display of films at Its
Scholl Park picnic. \ continuous show was given
for visitors at Brighton, Betsey Ross day. These
are but few of perhaps fifty that hare been noticed
this summer, but It Indicates the drawing power
moving pictures have for the rural residents and
partially explains why the small town manager
la able to get his price of ten cents.
Finley Hare and N. M. McGlnnis have leased
the Wriglit Opera House, at Denton, Tex.
The firm of Fields & Swan, which has been en-
gaged in the moving picture show business at
Pittsfleld, 111., has been dissolved, Mr. Fields
remaining In charge.
The manager of the Tureman, Virginia, 111.,
believes his show Is worth a dime and Is going
to get it.
Edward Fellls, manager of the HlUsboro, 111..
Opera House picture show recently gave a benefit
performance for the Old Settlers" Association.
Plans for one of the best moving picture the-
aters west of St. Louis have been drawn for B. H.
Powell and Edward Croak, of Oklahoma City,
Okla., to be erected at 111-113 West Main Street,
In that city. The theater, which will cost be-
tween $50,000 and $60,000. will have a seating
capacity of 1,000 and will be elaborately deco-
rated. It is hoped to have it open before the
holidays. Powell Is owner of the Majestic The-
ater, Oklahoma City, and also has moving picture
shows in Tulsa and Enid. He recently disposed
of the Olympic and other Main Street picture
shows.
"Dawn" was the name selected for the Charles
Vance's new moving picture theater, at Streator,
111., Miss Gertrude Polk winning the diamond
ring out of 6,000 contestants. The name causes
a Streator rhymester to break forth:
We waited the close of the contest.
With many a sigh long drawn,
We Imagined a score of other names
But never the name of Dawn —
In the dawning of the morning
We have always been abed.
If the Dawn comes in the evening
We will surely lose our head.
And all the poor contestants
Studied hard, I know.
To find the name best suited
For Charlie's picture show.
The poor, poor "tired judges"
Must have worked hard and long
When out of over six thousand names
They finislied up at Dawn.
Come all ye contestants
Who lost out on the name.
Do not be grieved or angry.
For you "was not in the game."
Soon we will get the habit
And get it good and strong.
Starting out at 8 p. m.
And finishing up at Dawn.
The Mabel Theater Company, of Chicago, has
been incorporated with capital stock of $40,000
to do a general theatrical business. The Incor-
porators are Louis Levy, Benjamin Stewart and
Benjamin F. Shaffner.
John H. Ferris, who is said to have made a
small fortune out of moving picture theaters, In
Chicago, has purchased a country home near Au-
rora, 111. The place is now in the hands of car-
penters and landscape gardeners and will be a
beautiful home when finished.
The Jesse James' films as shown by a carnival
company were barred at Waukegan, 111.
The Princess, the new moving picture house,
has been opened at Woodstock, 111., by J. C. Miller.
The place, which has a seating capacity of 270,
is declared an attractive small city showhouse.
Edicts against films showing Beulah Binford
' have gone forth in Springfield, Peoria, Decatur,
Danville and Jollet, 111.. Milwaukee. Wis., and In
most of the leading cities in the Middle West.
The Illinois Theater, at Abingdon. 111., has been
leased to Johnson & Kadel, of Watertown, 111.
J. E. Russel has let the contract for a new
vaudeville theater, to be erected at a cost of
$6,000, at Storm Lake, Iowa.
The Jesse James' films are not popular In In-
diana, according to a special from Mt. Vernon,
Ind., to the Grayvllle. 111., Independent:
"One of the proprietors of the local theatori-
ums leased his house to a man who was running
pictures of Jesse James and his famous raids. The
house was packed and after the first show the
manager demanded that the fellow close the show
on the score that the pictures were rotten. The
owner of the pictures refused to close and officer
Schnack was called and not only shut the show
up, but ran the owner of the pictures ont of town."
Basil 0. Argeropolis, of Kewanee. HI., has leased
the Princess Theater, Chestnut and Second Streets,
In that city, and will conduct It after It has been
remodeled.
O. W. Clrlch and J. F. Hoppe, of Alton, HI.,
have opened the Crescent, a moving picture show,
on Third Street in Alton.
The opera house at Eldorado. HI., was destroyed
by fire September 13. causing a loss of S.<!.000.
The Alrdome. at Tenth and Vermont Streets,
Quincy, 111., has closed for the season.
The governor of Illinois has issued a proclama-
tion setting aside October 10 as "Fire Prevention"
day. Why could not the managers of the picture
shows do some good educational work as to the
few dangers from fire on that date? They should
at least make it plain, by word or deed, that a
film or picture machine cannot explode.
The Essanay Company recently took pictures
at the big Kankakee County fair, at Kankakee,
111., which are receiving a great deal of advance
advertising from The Kankakee Republican. Thev
will be shown at the Court Theater as soon as
released.
.Manager Alger, of the Crystal, at Paxton, III.,
announces that his pliotoplay theater will b« re-
modeled. The front will be an arch, and the lobby
set off with plastic figures and relief work. Tlie
color scheme will be white and gold. In addition
a new ventilation plant will l>e used and art mis-
sion lighting fixtures installed.
Jerry Knapp, of Waterloo, Iowa, has opened the
Fairyland, the new moving picture theater. In
that city.
BOSTON.
On Monday evening. Sept. 18, the new National
Theater, Tremont Street, was opened to the pub-
lic. This new house Is owned by the B. F. Keith
interests, and is the largest theater In Boston.
It Is claimed to be the largest In the world, with
a seating capacity of 3,800 people. The National
is built of reinforced concrete, and was built
at a cost of $360,000. The house Is entirely fire-
proof, and covers an area of 17,500 square feet.
The construction and decoration of the National
is plain, but artistic. The house has an orchestra
and two balconies. The orchestra has 1,200 seats,
which are leather air-cushioned. The first and
second balcony will hold about 1.100 each. One
feature of the seating arrangement is that an
excellent view of the stage can be had from any
seat in the house. There are 20 large boxes,
with 10 on each side of the auditorium. The
principal color scheme Is yellow and old rose,
while red is also In evidence. Orchestra chairs
and floor carpets are red. There are 1,972 electric
bulbs in the auditorium. Each side of the build-
ing Is covered with fire-escapes, providing exits
from all parts of the house. A special heating
and ventilating plant keeps the air In the house
pure. At the opening performance State and city
officials were present, and prominent theatrical
men from all the large cities were in attendance.
The prices will be 5, 10 and 13 cents. The
promise of the National management Is a per-
formance of vaudeville and pictures, such as has
never before been attempted at the prevailing
admission rates. The large seating capacity is
the reason.
As far back as six months ago, this writer
stated in these columns that, unless the Boston
moving picture theaters were more careful In
their use of lurid posters, It was only a question of
time when the city officials would take a hand
In the game. This was reiterated several times.
This week one Boston house was forced to remove
posters of the Essanay release "The Diamond
Gang," released September 5. Another Boston
bouse w-as forced by the officials to change its
methods of advertising certain features of their
show. The writer has It on the very best of au-
thority, that lurid and sensational posters, ban-
ners, etc., are to have the prompt attention of
the city officials. As this information is authentic.
It will be worth the consideration of any Boston
photoplay manager reading these lines.
Another week of the Kinemacolor display of
motion pictures of the Coronation began at Tre-
mont Temple, Monday, Sept. 18. This Is the
seventh week of the Kinemacolor reels, which
speaks for itself. New views are being added
as the weeks go by. The series of pictures show-
ing the Investiture of the Prince of Wales at
Carnarvon Castle, are creating much favorable
comment. With prices as high as $1, the house
Is always well filled, and the end of the Kine-
macolor exhibitions are not as yet In sight.
HENRY.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Mr. C. Francis Jenkins, who with his wife,
was among the autoists In the "Ocean to Ocean
Tour," is again In the city. He recounts a fine
time with lots of amusing Incidents, but no seri-
ous accidents. Even the ladles have no complaints
to make of trials and tribulations. At all points
they received the most cordial treatment. Of
course the Jenkins camera was with the crowd
and many thousand feet of film were exposed.
The best of this will be Issued by the I. M. P.
Company shortly in a reel of 1.000 feet. The
educational and pleasure value of this should be
highly appreciated by patrons of motion picture
theiUers.
Wm. -Mrey has returned to the licensed films
at his .\lhambra Theater. It was this manager
that dared to put a moving pictnre circus on the
road and so pleased Is he with the success that
he will enter the field even deeper next spring.
When a week's engagement will clear $700 there
Is certainly money in it. "The Fall of Troy"
was the chief film featured and accompanied by
fireworks and actors moving about the addition-
ally painted scenes, the effect was grand. jir.
.i.Uey Is rather a mechanical genius and to 'I'm
plans and staging Is due the great suocoss .■'
this show-. He hopes to use the "Pirates of 1920"
In a similar manner.
Some of the Yankee Company made a hurried
trip through the city last week.
The latest of the Ft. Meyer Military pictures.
"The .\ltered Message." proved a big drawing
card at the I'mpress on the day of release. A
goodly number from the Fort are always in at-
tendance. ^- H.
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A new iiliotr)iiliiy lioiiso Is Ix-liic prepared at 107
\V. Broadway and will open at a later date.
It win probably be a .') cent lionRe.
Burton's Illustrated storiettes have been ap-
pearing at I'rank L. Tallwt'K Ceni TUeuter.
Tlie O. T. Crawford Co. Is ereetlnn anollier the-
ater at Hamilton and Easton Streets. It will
be similar to their many other houses, but much
larp r. and when completed will be the largest
theater on the Crawford Circuit.
Another deal was ne);otlated whereby a lot at
King's Highway, Just north of Delmar Avenue,
will l»e turned over to the 0. T. Crawford Com-
pany for the purpose of constructing a large the-
ater. The lot fronts 1'2() feet on the east side of
King's Highway, which will make a nice site for
a theater of this kind. The construction of the
theater will be begun at once so as to be ready
for the winter season. It will be one of the
flncst and largest theaters ever erected by the
O. T. Crawford Company. The Interior will be
of Japanese decorations, with a circle of boxes
on each floor. This will be the only theater on
the O. T. Crawford Circuit with box seats. The
plans call for a two story fireproof building to
seat 2.0(10 persons. It is said a sum of $25,00«
was paid for this lot. A modern cooling and
ventilating system will also be installed.
Emma Weston Is singing at the Lyric Theater,
while several film features are also In evidence.
The Photoplay Theater, at 27th and Market
Street, opened Sept. 13 with high class motion
pictures. The admission is .5 cents. 0. S.
LOUISVILLE.
L. J. Dittmar, president of the Kinemacolor
Company, which has .secured State rights for the
specially colored pictures of the recent Coronation,
experienced snch success with the first week's
run of the Kinemacolor views at the Masonic
Temple Theuter in 1-ouisville that he has arranged
for a supplciiientaiy week's run. Tlie Shubert
Masonic has. iheiefore. been engaged for this
week and two Kinemacolor shows are given daily,
admission rates being 25 and .jO cents.
The chain of Switow houses In the three Falls
Cities is reported to be doing fine business. The
Novelty, which will be opened on Fourth Avenue.
In Louisville, by the Falls Cities Amusement Com-
pany, of which M. Switow is president, is being
finished as rapidly as possible, and the exact
date of opening of one of the finest theaters in the
downtown district will be announced in the near
future.
C. E. Harapson, a veteran newspaper man, who
has been manager of the Crystal Theater, in Louis-
ville, under .*;witow ownership, since its opening,
has transferred his connections across the Ohio
River from Louisville and is now general man-
ager for the two houses, The Crystal and Grand.
owned by Mr. Switow, in New .\lbany, Ind.
Robert Jacobstein has succeeded Mr. Hainpson
at the Louisville Crystal. Mr. Hampson is one
of the livest of live wires in tlie local photopla.v
world and is putting his new Xew Alban.v charges
on a high scale.
Louisville moving picture men are making the
most of every opportunity to secure a local celeb-
rit.v or a scene with local color when securing
their releases from the film manufacturers. The
advantages of reels with local color are obvious,
and when pictures showing a resident of the
city "in action." as it were, can be secured,
increased gate receipts are sure to result. Miss
Sunshine Ijames, of the Sunshine-Tempest Trio,
now starring in New Voik vaudeville, poses in a
iniinber of .Vinericaii Biograph photoplays. Inci-
dentally. Miss Ijaincs is a Louisville girl. So.
of course. Sunshine films are at a premium with
local showhouses. Last week two Gateway City
theaters featured reels iwrtra.ving acting by their
protege. The Orpheuni, of the Princess .\muse-
ment Company circuit, ran an American Biograph
release, "The Tobacco Planter," in which Miss
Ijames took the stellar role, and the Majestic,
of the Majestic Amusement Company chain, fea-
tured "Swords and Hearts," showing the girl
from the Bluegrass metropolis In another setting.
The Broadway Amusement Company, according
to Fred .T. Dolle. Is experiencing particularly fine
business at both theaters and both airdomes. Work
of construction on the $30,000 theater, which is
to supplant the present Ideal Alrdome of the
company, on West Market Street, will be com-
menced about October 1. when the .\irdoine season
closes, and will be rushed to completion. Tlie
Broadway compan.v Is closing out a six weeks'
mn of "Ita. the Girl Mentalist." at their various
bouses, pronouncing the special vaudeville attrac-
tion to tic one of the Mggest hits ever staged
In a lo'-al plH»topl;iy liip.ntor.
Tbe officials of the lotematlonal Harrester
Company of America will provide an educational
entertainment with the I. H. C. reels, specially
made to show every detail of implement making
111 the e\ tensive plant of the company In the Lake
Clt.v. The "Homance of the Reaper" will be
shown.
The Huby Amusement Company filed articles of
Incorporation in Louisville last week placing Its
capital stock at $2,100. with the maximum limit
of Indebtednes.s named at $500. The Incorporators
are as follows: Alfred Houston, Estella Houston.
Clarence Bitzer, M. Stoecker. The concern will
operate a theater for the exclusive patronage of
negroes. There is one other of this kind in
Louisville.
It was announced last week by T. P. Taylor,
a prominent cut-rate druggist operating a chain
of four stores in Ix>uisvllle, that he has completed
arrangements with a syndicate of capitalists
whereby a combination moving picture show and
ofllce building is to be erected on Fourtli .Vvenue,
just south of Chestnut Street, on the present site
of the Hast building, which is owned by Mr.
Taylor. Capt. Brinton B. Davis, one of the best-
known architects of the South, is now preparing
plans for the new structure, which will be about
four stories high and will contain on tlie ground
floor a handsome picture theater of about 1.500
.seating capacity. Tbe site involved In the deal
is one of the most valuable in the downtown dis-
trict of Louisville, located a square from the
heart of the retail shopping district upon the
principal business thoroughfare. G. D. CR.VIN. JR.
NEW ENGLAND.
.Mr. Julius Cahn, proprietor of the Salem and
Empire theaters, Salem, Mass.. is having plenty
of trouble. Mr. Cahn was unable to agree with
the union, as to the number of players to con-
stitute an orchestra. Mr. Cahn cut down the
orchestra of the Salem Theater to five pieces, in-
stead of seveu, as formerly. The Musicians'
Union objected, and the Salem Theater orchestra
struck. The orchestra of the Empire Theater
walked out in sympathy with their fellow work-
men. It seems that when a theater runs vaude-
ville in conjunction with the pictures, an orchestra
of seven pieces must be used in Salem. Man-
ager Cahn is at present using a ladies' orchestra,
composed of Salem talent, and states he will not
yield to the demands of the Union. A counter-
jiroposition of .Manager Cahn's to the Union was
absolutely rejected, and now Mr. Cahn refuses to
treat with the Union.
-Mr. J. A. Blake lias leased the Colonial Theater,
Dover, N. H., and is exhibiting moving pictures to
good results. The Colonial should prove itself a
winner uuder the charge of Mr. Blake, who is ex-
perienced in tliis line.
Messrs. Herb and Uobinson are now building a
new theater, to he devoted to photoplays, at New-
London, Conn. The house is situated on East
Philadelphia Avenue, and will have a good location.
Mr. Frederick Windisch, who has been resident
manager of Polls Theater. New Haven, Conn., has
resigned. Manager Windisch was always popular
in New Haven.
The Tlieater Voyons. Lowell, Mass., exhibited
■•Rory O'More." the great Irisli picture. September
11. 12 and 13. The reel was found to be a busi-
ness puller. A Kalem release.
Manager Nat Burgess, formerly in charge of the
Old South and New Washington Theaters. Boston,
is now managing Sheedy's Theater, Brockton.
Mass. Manager Burgess found the Musicians'
I'nion was willing to allow the theater to use
an orchestra with 4 pieces. There was consider-
able trouble on this score last year, and Sheedy's
ran without vaudeville for a time. The Union
ruled that an.v theater using vaiulcville and pic-
tures must have a five-piece orchestra in Brockton.
Many picture houses using vaudeville have been
much annoyed by local unions, who demanded that
a full orchestra be used, if vaudeville is presented.
In many cases, the vaudeville is cast out. as the
expense of a full orchestra cuts off profit to a
large extent.
The Star Alrdome. Meriden. Conn., exhibited
the fight pictures of .\d. Wolgast and Owen Moran.
the week of September 11. Business was excellent,
with admission at 10c.
New Haven. Conn., is to have a new moving
picture house, as G. M. Fahey is about to erect a
first-class house on Congress Avenue. Admission
will be loc.
Mr. Julius Cahn, manager of the Jefferson The-
ater. Portland. Maine, opened tbe season of his
"legitimate" theater, with the moving pictures
of Dante's Inferno, during the week of Septeni-
l"T ll-lil. Biisiui'^s is ri'|iorti-d e.xcellent. as has
been the case wherever the Inferno reels are ei-
hlblted in New England.
Mr. M. C. Blumenburg, manager of the Casco
Theater, Casco, Maine, is finding buslDess excel-
lent, with pictures and musical novelties. Mr.
Blumenburg opened a first-class photoplay house at
Saco. .Maine, this month, and rei>orts himself well
satisfied with the opening. Pictures and songs only
are used.
The Savoy Theater. Fall River, Mass.. will re-
open September 25, when It will present Its Dsual
attractions of "pop" vaudeville and pictures, un-
der Marcus Low management. The Savoy Is a
large house, and always does fine business.
Mr. Sam Kaufman, who has tieen one of tbe
executive staff of the Empire Theater, Providence.
R. I., has left that house to become treasurer of
the Westminster Theater, als^j of Providence.
Mr. Frank A. Keeney has bought the Empire
Theater, Bridgeport, Conn., from Messrs. Spitz ana
Kathanson. Manager Keeney knows his projmsl-
tioit, as be had run tbe bouse b.->fore on a lease.
The price is quoted to be $62,0ini. The house is
large and first-class in every way.
Manager Jackson, of the Cumings and Bijou
Theaters. Fitchburg, Mass., was present..J with a
beautiful floral piece by the employ'-<%s of the
BlJou. Manager Jackson is popular with his as-
sistants and with the public.
James E. Moore, manager of Keith's Portland,
Maine, opened bis fall season of vaudeville and
pictures, and reports good business.
The Olympic Theater, Lynn, Mass.. has now
nearly completed its enlargement and renovation,
and opens on September 2.5. with Licensed reels
and vaudeville. This hon.se seats 3,200 people.
1,310 of which are on tbe floor. Tbe house has
120 box seats, a mezzanine balcony seating 270
and the balance of scats »:i- In the gallery. As
far as is known, the Olympia Is the only house
In New England with Its operating booth en-
tirely outside the building. Two latest model
Motiograph machiues have been Installed. Tbe
balconies are reached by a moving stairway.
Manager A. E. Lord Is personally supervising tbe
entire details of the construction and enlarge-
ment of the Olympia. He will offer the biggest
show Lynn ever saw for 10c. A detailed write-
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new venture, and has installed the Challenge
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prepared for a new moving picture theater, 35 x
115 feel, to be built in East 105th Street.
Philadelphia. Pa. — Leon T. Carpenter and J.
Hesser Walraven. who were connected with the
Philadelphia Opera House during the regime of
Oscar Haminerstein. have purchased the Franklin
Theater at Fifty-second Street and Girard Avenue,
for .$45.111111. The house will combine vaudeville
and moving iiictincs.
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Fairyland Moving I'i'ture Theater, and will thor-
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third Street, will erect a inoTing picture theater
in the near future.
Redfield. S. D. — II. U. Schnle will erect a mov-
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Atlantic City, N, J. — A. Siractise has been grant-
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picture theater.
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MELIES.
TOMMY'S ROCKING HORSE (Oct. 12).— I.lttio
Toimiiy. Ilic iili>l .if ll.c XI <iiillll, wus loft lu
cliiirKt' of llx* (toys \v)iili.> pupa :iih1 inuinH took a
lioliduy. Conk lioiiso Cliiiiili'. llii> leader of the
co«iH>ys. look il upon I linNeir lo see tliat tin' oUlld
liad II rollirkh)^ ;;ood time, lie playetl the biiekiug
broiiflio and Tommy lie rider. There was plenty
of candy and oll:er jriKid lliiiiKs to eat. Kut the
day pri>ved too slretmou.s for the Utile' fellow, nie
hot siiu gave hiiu a snddeii stroke, and he fainted.
Great exeileinent prevailed at the outlit. The
doctor was called from len miles dislant and pro-
nounced the case extremely serious. lie endeavored
to etve tile child medicine, hut Tommy ahsolutely
refused to take it. lie Kroped for something other
Scene from "Tommy's Rocking Horse" — Melies.
than mediiine, and still groping', fell oft into un-
consciousness. Dejection was written ui>on the
fac'cs of all tlie hoys. Tliey were at the end of
their resources.
It took little sister Nell to fatliom the child's
mind, to understand what it groped for, because
Nell alone knew Tommy's favorite plaything. The
girl moujited a horse and galloped fifteen miles to
the nearest store, to purchase Tommy's rocking
horse. It was an exciting ride, during which there
were many narrow escapes from fatality, but it
proved most fruitful for Tommy, for when all
medicine had failed, tlie rocking horse brought the
little favorite back to consciousness and through'
the crisis.
BIOGRAPH.
ITALIAN BLOOD (Oct. 9)— In the little Italian
home the wife feels she is neglected and apparently
it seems that her liusliand's love is growing cold, for
he has become decidedly indifferent. She, therefore,
plans with her cousin to arouse his love through
jealousy. At-an Italian picnic, after repeated-vain ef-
forts to draw her husband's attentions toward her,
she starts off with her cousin, passing in view of her
husband. His fiery nature is violently aroused with
jealousy, and rushing home in a towering rage,
would have wreaked disaster to the entire family,
for his terrible suspicion poisons his mind even
against his two little children. lie learns the
truth, however, and realizes now to what extreme
the result of his neglect would h.ivo driven him.
TRAILING THE COUNTERFEITER (Oct. 12)—
This is anotlier big mystery on which the two
famous liiograph Sherlocks go to work. These
two sleuths, as before, nearly catch the criminal.
Wiicn they read in the newspapers of the mystery.
they .set out fo solve it. They, of course, trail
the wrong man. while real detectives run down
the right one, and also arrest the sleuths for but-
ting in. Tlie police captain, however, lets them
go, but later, when they, thinking they have dis-
covered the crook's hiding place, blow in the wall
of the police station, they are cooped up.
JOSH'S SUICIDE (Oct. 12) Josh doesn't like
the way things go at home and decides to quit
and get out. Later, bis wife gets what purports
to be his farewell letter, which is intended to
lead her to believe he has committed suicide. He,
however, goes to New York to have a good time,
and he does, "by gosh." The wife, believing her-
self a widow, makes a trip to New York with her
admirer. Well, .vou may guess the rest.
LUBIN.
WHAT -WILL BE. WILL BE (Oct. 9).— One
faniilv consists of Widow Hopkins and her dangh-
ter, Daisy: the other consists of Widower Mor-
gan and his son. Jack. Daisy and Jack were very
much in love; the same was true of their parents.
It looked like wedding Iwlls right away until
Mrs. Hopkins decided to build a chicken house.
The carpenters came and started erecting the
building right on the lot line. To this Mr. Mor-
gan strenuously objected. One word led to an-
otlier, till finally Mr. Morgan stopjicd the work
with an injunction.
The respective parents Immediately forbade
their children to meet and several times when
they found their orders disobeyed they separated
them by force. Then Mr. Morgan wrote to an
old friend inviting his daughter, Catherine, to
visit them, his intention being to bring about a
match between her and Jack. Mrs. Hopkins In-
vited Karle, the sou of an old friend, to visit
them, foreseeing a possible match between him and
Daisy, but the two visitors became Interested in
each other. The air soon became thick with
plots and there were secret meetings daily.
Then one moonligiit night Jack dressed up as
his father and made overtures to Mrs. Hopkins.
He showed her the injunction papers and tore
them up. Daisy dressed up as her mother and
met Mr. Morgan by moonlight. So the quarrel
of the old folks was fixed up without their
knowing it. They told them they wltlidraw their
objections to their children's marriage. Then
their respective cliildren had a little fun by pre-
tending to be In love with the visitors. It was
not until their wedding day that Mrs. Hopkins
and Mr. Morgan discovered that Jack and Daisy
were as badly In love as ever. Of course, there
was a triple wedding.
THE SLAVEY'S AFFINITY (Oct. 11).— Her
name was Peggy and she was just a little drudge
in a boarding house. Allen Bennett, a struggling
young lawyer, had a room at the boarding house.
Little did he know that poor Peggy had set him
on a pedestal and worshiped him from afar.
One morning she stopped him on his way down-
stairs and asked to be allowed to clean out his
office. Allen refused at first, but finally consented
on condition that she would do the work at
night. Allen then stopped on the way to bis
oCBce at the home of his sweetheart. Alice Lane.
Arriving at his office he spent the time in won-
dering when he would get a client. A knock at
the door — "Come in," he called, and was sur-
prised to see Peggy with her mop and pail.
While she was scrubbing a real client arrived, a
Mrs. Stuart, who was seeking a divorce from her
husband. She was quite hysterical and Allen
had a hard time restoring her composure. While
he was thus occupied the door opened unper-
ceived by him and his sweetheart started to
come in. Putting a false construction on his
actions, she grew angry, rushed out of his office
to her home and wrote a note telling him that
all was over between them.
That evening while Allen was dressing, Peggy
brought him Alice's note. Amazed, he rushed
from his room and on the stairs fell over Peggy's
bucket, sustaining a concussion of tlie brain.
He dropped the note, which was found by Peggy,
and read.
Peggy remembered that Mrs. Stuart had prom-
ised to call at Allen's office the next day. She
was there and explained the difficulty Into which
Allen had come. She persuaded Mrs. Stuart to
go with her to Alice's home. Alice was over-
come with remorse and hurried to her lover's
bedside, where a reconciliation was effected, while
Peggy stood sadly outside the door realizing that
Allen was not for ber.
THE GAMBLER'S INTLUENCE (Oct. 12).—
Tiring of work on the farm. Jack Harper quar-
reled with his father and went West, bidding a
temporary goodbye to his sweetheart, Elsie
Nugent.
In a Western barroom he was made great fun
of as a tenderfoot. Tom Manly, a good-natured
gambler, interfered with the cowboys' sport at
Jack's expense. Manly took Jack to his cabin
and Invited him to share it. In a short time
Jack began drinking and gambling. Having lost
all his mone.v he put up a ring that Elsie had
given him and lost that. Manly being the winner.
One day in a fit of remorse Jack wrote to Elsie.
With a woman's Intuition Elsie knew that Jack
was in trouble and Immediately set out to go
to him.
Meanwhile Jack had seen an Iron box of money
loaded in the stage coach. He determined to
turn robber. This happened on the very day
when Elsie arrived. She met Manly and that
gentleman Immediately offered to take her to
her lover's cabin. When they arrived there Manly
saw that Jack had cut a mask from a blanket.
He also missed his rifle and realized what the
young fellow was about. He excused himself,
jumped on his horse and followed Jack, whom
be found In ambush waiting for the stage. Manly
snatched the mask from Jack's face and per-
suaded him to come back home, telling him that
Elsie was awaiting him. There was a tender
meeting between the two. Elsie quickly noticed
that her ring was missing from Jack's finger.
She asked what had become of It. Manly an-
swered for Jack, saying that he had been keep-
ing the ring for the .voiing man. and therewith
he handed It back to him. Then the noble-
hearted gambler slipped Jack a roll of money
and then disappeared, leaving his grateful pal
to enjo.T better fortune than he had earned.
A HOT TIME IN ATLAUTIC CITY (Oct. 14),—
Count Carlsford leaves his handsome cottage in
Atlantic City one day for a stroll on the sands.
Two tramps gain entrance to the house, dress up
in the Count's clothes, and using his visiting
cards, they have one grand time of It, the cards
being as good as iimriev anywlieri'. 'J ni- suppo.'ied
noblemen had no trouble in making Hie acquaint-
ance of two most lieautlful girls on the beacb,
but when the Count sees his clolbes, trouble
starts and it starts good and pleiiiy for the
tramps, who finally land In jail.
SELIG.
AN INDIAN •VESTAL (Oct. 9).— lu the early
days of the frontier, when the Indians were less
acquainted with the ways and customs of the
whites, who had not yet encroached so far upon
their territory, an attack was made by a band
of marauding Sioux upon an emigrant train, and
only a little yellow-haired baby escaped the knife
and tomahawk. As the years went by and she
grew to womanhood, the tritie gradually Invested
her with supernatural powers, feeling more and
more her sense of strangeness, dllTerence. and
Isolation. She knew nothing of her origin, spoke
only the guttural tongue of i.er captors, and
yet was withheld from intimate Inlerc-ourse with
them by the difference In their type. Her In-
fluence over the Indians was paramount, and
they obeyed her In all things, holding her sacred
and apart from them, attended by an Indian maid
constantly. One day as slie wandered among
the hills, she saw a man who at once appealed
to her In a strange way as her mate. He, too,
was fair and blue-eyed, and slie saw in him
the partner of her life, as he looked wonderlngly
at her beauty. She led him lo her tritie. who
at once bound him to the stake and would have
put him to the torture had not her threats to
blast them with misfortunes stayed their hands,
and finally her arguments that he was her nat-
ural mate just as the handsome young Indian,
the lover of her maid, was mated In all ways to
her. proved effective, and s'le was allowed to go
with the trapper to his and l:er own people.
TOLD IN COLORADO (Oct. 10).— Edyihe Bel-
laires is a guest at a Colorado mountain hotel,
and she Is engaged to be married to Percy De-
Young, a wealthy Eastern fop. who is given to
fiirting. John Hunter, a mining engineer, loves
Kate Dawson, a dashing Western lielle. Edythe's
horse runs away from her and she is saved from
harm by John Hunter, whose courage and manly
bearing attract the girl, bored by Percy's cool
manner of courtship.
Kate Dawson sees Edythe and John walking
together and becomes very jealous. She deter-
mines to teach John a lesson and she flirts with
Percy. John sees his sweetheart flirting with
the Easterner and determines to teach her a
lesson, he flirts with Edythe.
The lovers meet, each with the other's charmer,
and then war is declared. In a very funny
scene Kate swears vengeance on Edythe and.
her papa interferes. Then John meets Percy on
top of a cliff. Words lead to a fight and in a
thrilling scene Percy falls over the cliff. John,
believing that Percy is dead, runs away. But
Percy has fallen into a clump of bushes, and
he is rescued by some miners. Haunted by visions
of his imaginary crime. .lohn returns, and com-
ing face to face with Percy, John believes that
he is seeing a ghost, and he runs away, fol-
lowed by his sweetheart Kate, who captures him
after an exciting foot race. Kate explains and
the lovers are happy.
OUTGEKERALED (Oct. 12).— Bert Howe Is In
love with Bessie Darrow. who returns his love,
but whose over ambitious father has promised
her in marriage to th? Count de Gribelln.
.\11 begging and pleading on Bert's part Is of
no avail, for Bessie's father remains obdnrate,
and he is badly diseonraged until he receives a
letter from Bessie telling him of her father's
Intention to take her on a cruise In their yacht.
She begs him to do something desperate and save
her from having to marry the Count.
He thinks hard, and finally hits upon a plan,
which, with the help of the Captain of Darrow's
yacht, is carried out. Disguised as a sailor.
Bert obtains work on the yacht, and in the
course of the voyage, which Is a rough one. dis-
closes his Identity to Ruth, who Is overjoyed.
The poor Count, however, Is terribly seasick,
and begs to be put ashore. So Bert launches a
boat, and rows him and his valet to land, where
be leaves them. Barrow, too, is seasick, and
unaware that the Count is not on board, orders
the Captain to weigh anchor.
The Count, from land, sees the yacht get un-
der way. and though he frantically tries to at-
tract its attention, his efforts avail him nothing,
and the ".\rrow" sails peacefully on her way
to port.
I^ter the Count Is picked np by the steamer
"Ontario." and Immediately sends a wireless mes-
sage to Darrow. Darrow Is frantic, and when the
Count identifies Bert as the man who left him
on shore, his fury is Iwundless. and he forth-
with discharges Bprt. who gets his bag aed
Iirepares to leave the .vaclit.
Bessie gets into the boat with Bert, who then
tears off his disgnise. Both Darrow and the
Count are confounded, but it is too late, and
one week later. Bert and Bessie, who are now
married, return home, and sue for the forgive-
ness which they know will not be withheld.
MAKING A SIX-TON CHEESE (Oct. 13).— A
remarkable picture showing in detail the con-
struction of the world's largest cheese. When
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tills maiuiuoth sweetmeat was sucecsiifully con-
stmctetl recently by Mr. NicLolus Simon, of Apple-
ten, Wis,, It proved to be au object of world-
wide Interest. The cheese will be exhibited ut
the National Dairy Show in Chicago tills full,
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Some idea of Its magnitude may be had when
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330 pounds of cheese salt, and tiiirty-one pounds
of rennet were used to make this cheese weigh
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the agency of some 12.0((0 farmers. Tlie elieese
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KALEM.
THE MISTRESS OF THE HACIENDA DEL
CEBRO (Oct. 9). — Rlcliard Young, an Aiiicciian
Immigrant, and bis sick wife find shelter at the
Hlacenda del Cerro. Dolores, daughter of Kste-
bon Hernandez, owner of the Hacienda Del Cerro.
Is fascinated by the young American and attempts
to win him from his wife, l)ut her advances are
scorned by the honest American. This Incites
the vindictive Dolores to revenge herself on Rich-
ard by having Gray Bear, an Indian Chief, ab-
duct Richard's wife. Dolores summons Gray Bear
to her home and makes known her plan. The In-
dian apparently becomes a willing tool, but when
he arrives that night with four or Ave braves,
Instead of kidnapping the American's wife they
capture Dolores, with whom the Indian chief is
madly in love. A prisoner In Gray Bear's tent,
Dolores is informed she Is about to become the
Indian's wife. The rescue is splendidly portrayed.
FOR THE FLAG (Oct. 11).— Rosalie, a patriotic
French-Canadian girl, makes a French flag and
takes it to the nearby tort. The flag is raised
with due ceremony and the Commandant con-
gratulates her upon her patriotism. Lieutenant
Francois. Rosalie's sweetheart, is strong In his
praise of the hardy little patriot. On her way
back to her father's cabin she comes across a
Blackfoot Indian who has sprained his ankle so
badly that he cannot walk. The tender-hearted
girl takes off the neck cloth she is wearing and
quickly binds up the Indian's ankle. Bidding him
to be patient she runs to her father's cabin and
quickly brings Father Bantry, a Jesuit missionary,
and between them the Indian is helped to Ro-
salie's home.
One day while the Indian was convalescing he
notes the pretty little locket Rosalie Is wearing
attached to a chain around her neck and asks to
see the inside of it. The good-natured girl com-
plies with his request. In a few days the In-
dian returns to his people, thanking the generous
palefaces for their kind treatment.
Rosalie hearing the tramp of soldiers opens
the door of her cabin and finds a large body of
soldiers marching toward the French fort. Tak-
ing a short cut to th« fort she communicates the
iew» to Francois, who is temporarily in charge
•C the fort. After n fierce onslaught by the
English. Francois seeing his small force greatly
outnumViered, surrenders to the enemy. Entering
the stockade the English quickly lower the French
flag and replace it with their own. Rosalie is
angered at the disrespect shown to the French
flag. Grabbing it up as it is thrown on the
ground she makes her escape, but is followed and
arrested. Francois Incensed at the treatment of
Rosalie, makes a daring escape to secure aid.
While on his wa.v he is captured by Indians,
taken to their camp and condemned to death.
While preparations are being made for the exe-
cution, the Blackfoot Indian who had been be-
friended by Rosalie and her father recognizes
the locket that Rosalie has placed around Fran-
cols* neck. F.xplanations take place and the grate-
ful Indian orders Francois released and they or- «
ganize a party to recapture the French fort.
The Indian stratagem finally wins. The French
soldiers are liberated. Rosalie is restored to her
sweetheart and the English are allowed to depart
without their firearms.
THE SMUGGLERS (Oct. 13).— At the opening
of our story Old Tom and Blllie are off for a
two days' fishing trip. Itose. Old Tom's dangh-
♦er, goes along the beach to gather mussels. Just
ahead of Rose hidden by monster boulders is a
party of smugglers surreptitiously landing a party
©f Chinese. Rose unexpectedly comes across the
smugglers and is captured. Rose is dragged to
the smugglers' rendezvous, where her death Is
planned, as the smugglers fear she will inform
the revenue otflcers against them. During the
■Ight Rose escapes. Writing a note on a small
piece of paper she places It in a bottle and throws
It out to sea. Old Tom and Blllie while drawing
In their net pull up the bottle, read the message,
put on all sail and overtake the revenue cutter.
Tlie officer in charge heading a parly of husky
sailors makes a safe lauding In the smugglers'
cove and effects the capture of the complete gang.
ESSANAY.
BEPAHATIOK (Oct. 10;.— David Warren and
iiis sweetheart, Stella Graham, are country lov-
ers. As tokens of their engagement they ex-
change a ring and a necklace, the latter with a
locket. At the county fair the next day Warren,
wlio with Stella is seeing the sights. Is per
suaded to make a bet in a crooked gambling
game. Warren, of course, loses and is finally
persuaded to make another bet on the necklace
given him by Stella. No sooner Is the necklace
out of his hands than the confidence man and bis
pal turn and run, evading a constable, who runs
on the scene at this time. Warren Is arrested
for gambling and is dragged by liis sweetheart
and her family, but is given no opportunity for
an explanation. Later, disgraced in the eyes
of his sweetheart, he runs away to the city.
Some time later Jake Sharpe, the confidence man,
who has been the cause of Warren's downfall,
tries a new game, selecting farmer Graham for
bis victim. Jake falls In love with Stella and
refuses to cheat her father. Later, Stella sees
the necklace she gave to Warren, and Jake Is
forced to confess where he got It. Jake then
gives up all claim to the girl and returning to
the city hunts out Warren and sends him back
to his country sweetheart.
GET-RICH HALL AND FORD (Oct. 12).— Hall
and Ford are two tramps who escape from the
workhouse. In order to make good their getaway
they ingeniously join a marathon race and win
prizes as the winners. By other slick confidence
games they soon become rich. They then buy a
mansion and settle down to enjoy the fruits of
their labors, but are captured by two dog-catchers,
who have read of a reward for their arrest.
THE DEACON'S REWARD (Oct. 13).— Deacon
Jones, a pillar in tlie village church, and the
richest man In town, has a worthless nephew,
who he is finally forced to disinherit. The dea-
con becomes lonely and resolves to take up some
sort of employment as a pastime. He becomes
a collector of bad accounts for a house-furnlshlng
store and causes the discharge of a young clerk
In an office, when the latter's employer reprimands
the clerk for not paying his debts. By an odd
coincidence the old deacon, in performing an act
of kindness is led to the clerk's home, by the
clerk's little girl, where he is shocked at the
poverty he sees. His sympathy Is further aroused
when he finds he is the cause of fresh sorrow tor
tlie family and finally resolves to take them to
his home. This proves to be a wise move, as
the spendthrift nephew, now a comman thief,
has planned to rob the old man, but is caught
by the clerk, who also saves the old man's life
from the murderous intentions of his worthless
relation.
THE STAGE-DRIVER'S DAUGHTER (Oct. 14).—
Old Jim Lacey and his daughter operate a stage
coach in the West. One day, Alice, the girl,
meets Tom Percival, a prospector, green from the
East, and the.v fall In love. A few weeks later
Tom writes Alice that he has struck It rich and
for her to accompan.v her father on the stage
coach that day and she can ride with him to the
claim office. In the meantime, the Riley boys,
a gang of roughs, have learned of Perclval's rich
strike and plan to jump the tenderfoot's claim.
They persuade the bartender at the Inn to "fix"
Lacey's whiskey, planning to beat the coach to
the claim office. However, they have not reck-
oned with Tom and Alice. Alice, when she finds
her father made unconscious by the "knockout
drops," drives the six horses herself and with
Tom perched on the rear end of the coach to
keep back the Rileys, they ride to the claim
office and the claim Is filed.
EDISON.
HOW MRS. MURRAY SAVED THE AMERICAIT
ARMY (Oct. 10). — .\tter General Washington had
gained his headquarters on Harlem Heights, a hur-
ried dispatch arrived, stating that a large British
force under General Howe and Goveronr Tryon were
crossing Manhattan in order to cut oft part of
the army left to protect lower New York. Hastily
summoning General Putnam. Wasiiington orders him
to bring the force to Harlem Heights. Putnam
and his aide. Captain Bob. galloped down to New
Y'ork, gathered up tlie command and started them
on their hasty march to Harlem. Stopping at Mrs.
Murray's house for a moment, they learn that Gen-
eral Howe Is only ten minutes t>ehlnd them noS
Putnam urges bis men on, though Captain Bob is
loath to leave his sweetheart. Faith. Mrs. Murray's
■laughter. Scarcely has the .\merlcan army dis-
appeared from view -when the British come march-
ing on. General Howe, dismounting, asks Mrs.
.Murray as to the wliereabouts of the Ajnerlcans.
But that loyal woman merely states that they are
tar beyond pursuit and invites Howe and Tryon
into the house to partake of some refreshments.
This they do, and through the efforts of Mrs. Mur-
ray and her daughter, they spend two hours in a
delightful visit. Meanwhile, the American army be-
ing safe. General Putnam Is desirous to know what
has become of his pursuers. Bob volunteers to find
out, and meeting an old friend on the road, be
borrows a suit of civilian clothes and thus dis-
guised, presents himself to Faith. He finally per-
suades her to allow him to act as their servant
in serving the British oflScers, and while they are
drinking the health of their delightful hostess, he
manages to steal a copy of their plans and bide
it under the wine pitcher. The plans are missed,
liob signals Faith to take away the tray bearing
the plans and submits to being searciied, but his
disguise being discovered, he strikes out boldly, and
before the officers recover from their surprise, he
has seized the plans and Is safely beyond reach.
He reaches Washington's headquarters somewhat
disiieveled. but triumphant, and Is promptly re-
warded for his bravery.
MAE'S SUITORS (Oct. 11).— Mae Thornton, a
.voung heiress. Is besieged by a number of admir-
ers at her residing place, so much so that her
father buys a yacht. As the captain is in need
of a crew, he advertises for it in the dally news-
papers.
Mae Innocently apprises each one of iier suitors
of her father's intentions. Having seen the cap-
tain's advertisement in the paper tor a number
of sailors, the young men apply at once tor the
position and are accepted. All goes well on the
yacht until father discovers that the sailors are
no other than Mae's suitors, and gets angry. He
is now willing to give his daughter's hand to the
one wlio will save iier from drowning. So she
throws lier hat and veil overboard, yells and bides.
The sailors, hearing her screams, and seeing her
hat and veil In the water, jump overboard, with
the exception of Jack, who cannot swim. Jack
seems to be the one man Mae really loves, so her
father offers his daughter's band to him. When
the sailors get aboard the yacht again, they see the
joke and all ends happily.
AT THE THRESHOLD OF LIFE (Oct. 13).—
There are two young people of wealth and social
position, the girl with an unselfish love for the
unhelped little ones of the city and the youn man
intent upon his own enjoyment of life in his own
circle.
There are scenes showing her work and its effect
upon the little ones and also the contrasting lives
of the children who have no kindergarten and who
must play in a crowded tenement room or in the
middle of the street. One little lame child fol-
lows the girl into the kindergarten, but, as is the
case in all of our big cities, the class is over-
crowded, the teachers cannot take care ot more
and they are obliged to send the little chap away.
He meets with an accident In the street and the
.voung millionaire is thus made to realize the value
of the work ot the girl he loves.
In the last scene the young man makes good by
presenting the convalescent little boy with a sizable
check for tlie kindergarten cause, thereby wiuoing
the apologies and the love of the girl.
HER tVEDDING RING (Oct. 14).— Lulu, the
daughter of an old miner, is much annoyed by the
advances of Wild Dick, a dissolute gambler, who,
in spite of her indignation, persists In his unweU
come attentions.
One day she finds h^r father lying unconscious,
having had a paralytic stroke at the mine. Unable
to carry him alone, she Is forced to accept the as-
sistance of Dick, who has followed her, In getting
him to the cabin.
Her father not showing any signs of recovery,
she asks Dick to go for a doctor. This he refuses
to do, saying that it is useless. She attempts to
go herself, but he prevents her and she sinks down
beside her father. Here Dick makes her a propo-
sition. He will go for help if she will promise
to marry him. This she indignantly refuses to do,
but tearing lier father will surely die it he doesn't
receive medical aid, she finally consents. Dick
makes her swear it npoii the Bible. He gallops
awa.v and returns with the doctor, who. after a
short examination, pronounces her father dead,
Dick recalls lier oath and makes her keep ber
promise to marry him. But Dick remains the same
worthless character, drinking and gambling, and la
really brutal to Lulu. One day a party of Lulu's
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frliMids from the East arrive, among tbem a young
niuii wlio falls violently in love wltb ber. Dick
ba8 returned borne unknown to Lulu, when be sees
ber and Tom coming up tbe patb. Be cooceaU
blmself and overbears tbe young man declare bU
love to her. He Is about to shoot tbem when be
bears Lulu dismissing Tom. Her lot is not a bappy
one, but she will remain faithful to ber marriage
vow. Dick realizes the sterllug worth of bis wife
and resolves to make himself worthy of ber and
win her love.
To this end he gives up drinking and gambling
and goes to work In tbe old mine. Lulu notes tbe
change In him and through his kind attentions is
drawn to him. But Dick feels unworthy and think-
ing he can never win her, becomes discouraged.
One day be strikes gold at tbe mine in great quan-
tities, and telling Lulu of her good fortune, tells
her now that she Is provided for, he will set ber
free, but this last sacrifice coinjiletely wins ber
and she tells him she wants htm to stay.
VITAGRAPH.
DADDY'S BOY AND MAMMY (Oct. 9).— Colonel
ATasoD, a Confederate, is wounded and taken
prisoner by tbe Union army, and is placed in their
hospital for treatment. He escapes and manages
to get Into bis home, which is sarrouuded by
Union soldiers.
His son. Bobbie, dons the clothes of tbe sod of
the colored servant, named Mammy, which are
rather ragged, and applies for a position as drum-
mer boy in tbe Union ranks. He is accepted and
Is given a suit of Union clothes. Althoagh too large
for him. He manages to get into tbe house to his
father, who quiekl.v puts on bis son's regimentals.
He then passes out of the house as a Union sol-
dier. Back with his regiment again, be relates bis
experience to bis comrades, who immediately ap-
point Bobbie as one of their drummer iMjys.
After the war, Bobbie and his father return
home, where they are greeted warmly by all.
THE MISSING WILL (Oct. 10) James Halsey.
a wealthy old man. marries a young wife, who has
no use for blm but plenty of use for his money.
Mr. Halsey lias a neplicw, a namesake, James
Braddon, to whom he wills one-half of bis fortune.
Braddon is a hardworking young attorney, as-
sisted by a very pretty stenographer. Bessie Dal-
lard, with whom he is very much in love. The
wealthy uncle calls to see his nephew on business
and suddenly drops dead of apoplexy. James Brad-
don goes to see bis uncle's widow in regard to
tbe will. He cannot find it, as Mrs. Halsey has
hidden it with intentions of destroying it.
Young Braddon fs obliged to discharge Miss Dal-
lard through lack of funds. Mrs. Halsey goes
out for a ride in her limousine. While passing
through a side street, she tears tbe will up and
tlnows the fragments into tbe roadway. Bessie
Dallard, who is out walking, crosses the road
just as tbe automobile passes, and sees the flying
bits of paper. She picks up several pieces of the
paper and readily sees that it is a will. She
gathers up all the pieces: puts them together, and
Is surprised to discover that she has before her
the missing will for which Jame Br,addon has been
searching. She at once makes her way to her
young lover's oflBce and places the will before him.
It Is not long before Miss Dallard and the young
lawyer confront the aunt and accuse her of her
greed and baseness. Then they hurry to tbe surro-
gate's office, state their case and tbe mising will
Is soon recorded. Tbe next step they take is Into
the adjoining office of the City Hall, where they
secure a marriage license, preparatory to making
Miss Bessie Dallard Mrs. James Braddon.
THE INDIAN FLUTE (Oct. 11).— Wild Pox,' a
young Indian brave, is madly In love with Awanta,
an Indian princess, in love with a white trapper,
who, in turn, is very much in love with her. The
young Indian tries by bis subtle pleadings and
gentle wooings to win her consent to become his
wife. Music Is one charm which be thinks she
cannot resist. Straightway be cuts from a willow
bow overhanging tbe river a twig, from which be
makes a flute, which he plays with a skill and
tone which has alwa.vs meen magic to those who
listen to its soothing and entrancing strains.
Awanta soon tires of his mnsii' and starts to
leave him. He pleads with her, liut slie points to
the tepees In the distance, on the cliffs that over-
look the water falls below. Wild Fox prays to the
Great Spirit for aid and awaits an answer to his
prayer. Tlie young princess meets her white trap-
per and when he asks ber to become his wife, she
consents. Bidding farewell to her tribe forever,
she enters the white man's canoe and Is soon
passing down the river on her way to her future
home.
Wild Fox, while standing upon the precipice. •
sees his love passing away from him with the
white man. and sadly makes bis way down the clIfT
to the edge of the river, where he gets in bis canoe,
pushes out Into the middle of the stream, throws
bis paddle away and slowly drifts down to the
great falls, over which he dashes Into tbe turbulent
rapids and on and on to tbe surging whirlpool at
the foot of which, shortly afterwards, his up-
turned canoe Is found, while .\wanta and her hus-
band peacefully and happily proceed on their way
to dream of life and love, reflected in tbe waning
sunset before them.
ANSWER OF THE ROSES (Oct. 131.— Antonio,
an old peasant, lives in his cott.ige with his son
Nello, and bis two nieces, Nina and Stella. Nello
fervently loves Nina and Is loved by her in return.
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Stella Is pasRlonately In love wltU Nello, who treats
lier U8 u c'lilld. Nello aud NIdu plight tlieir trotli
with the red roses of June, and they are the one
emblem of undying love with Ihcm.
Nello gets an offer from ii wealthy uncle to go
to Naples to stndy a profession. He accepts, and
promises to write Nlua, bidding her to send him,
from time to time, a red rose, lo loll hlui that she
still lovi's him. Two years pass and old Antonio
dies. It Is too far for Nello to come from Naples
to visit Ills cousins, but he tells the girls to keeii
the cottage, live In It and he will supply their
needs. Stella's love for Nello grows stronger and
she resolves to separate him and Nina if she can.
She goes to the post ofllcc, receives the letlcis
written by Nello to Nina, destroys them and then
tells Nina that Nello has not written her. Nina,
thinking herself neglected, begins to pine and
fade. Nello feels neglected and uncared for by
Nina, and he writes her a final letter, tolling her
if she Is tired of him to send him a while rose,
and If she still loves him, to send hira a red rose.
This letter Is opened by Stella, who straightway
sends Nello a white rose.
Nina goes into a decline and the doctor considers
her condition very serious. Stella Is stricken with
remorse, makes her way to Naples, sees Nello, and
on her knees, confesses her deception, beseeches his
forgiveness and begs him to return to her sister.
He does so, but none too soon to save Nina's life,
for she Is well night heartbroken. On the return
of her lover Nina recovers. Happiness Is restored,
and Stella, through her penitence and kind atten-
tion to her sister, is forgiven by the young lovers.
BY -WAY OF MRS. BRO'WNING (Oct. 14),— Dr.
Chester North asks Eleanor Eastman to become
his wife. She tells her moUier, who Is as much
pleased as her daughter. The next morning, while
the doctor Is bu.sy In his otlice, a poor chorus girl
enters and asks him to attend her little sister.
who Is flying. He readily consents and is hurriedly
making his way to lior home. Eleanor, riding
down the street, sees Chester with tiie chorus girl,
.it noon on the same day, Chester sends Kleanor
her engagement ring, and although she Is disturbed
by what she saw in the morning, she forgets It
when siie beholds the glistening solitaire. Chester
asks her to go to tlio matinee witli him. Siie tells
him she will go and at two o'clock he lias not ar-
rived. Kleanor peevishly decides to go to the
theater herself.
The doctor cannot resist the pleadings of the
little girl for her sister, who is taking part in the
very play that Eleanor Is witnessing. Tlic doctor
goes to the theater, and while waiting at the
stage door for her coming. Eleanor sees him again
with the chorus girl. She returns her engage-
ment ring to Chester with a note that she does not
wish to have auything more to do with him. Dr.
North tries to explain, liut siie will not listen. He
throws the ring upon the office floor and, taking
the rose which she lias pinned on his coat the
night before, destroys it.
The chorus girl happens in at this moment to
pay the doctor. He refuses to accept compensation
and she notices his agitation, picks up Eleanor's
note from the floor and learns the cause. She
hurries to the home of Miss Eastman, tells her of
the doctor' kindness and how he saved her little
sister's life. Eleanor, ashamed of herself, tries to
make amends. She strikes upon a happy idea from
Mrs. Browning's poem. She writes: "And the
first time 1 will send a white rose bud for a
guerdon." Enclosing a white rose, she sends it
to Chester, but he refuses to respond. Again she
writes: "And the second time a rose." She ac-
companies this with a full-blown rose, similar to
the one she gave him the night of their engage-
ment. To this Chester responds in person, and
together they read:
"And the third time I will bend my pride and
whisper, 'Pardon,' when he comes to claim my
love. ' '
There is but one answer that is silently ex-
pressed as they lovingly glance into each other's
eyes.
PATHE.
LITTLE ANIMAL TRAINER (Oct. 9).— The fam-
ily of a traveling showman is utterly ruined by tlie
death of the father, who was the animal trainer,
and starvation and hardship stares them in the
face, until finally his little son decides to take
his place. The mother, though fearful of the out-
come, makes him a little uniform ami finally 'lie
great day arrives. By exhibiting himself outside
the tent a great crowd Is gathered. The youthful
trainer appears before his audience and goes
tbrongh a series of most interesting exercises with
his animals. He enters In succession the cages
of the tigers, lions, hyenas, leopards, etc. 'fhe
fact that he actually enters these wild animal
dens lends great realism to the picture.
ONE ON THE HASHER (Oct. 11).— There Is a
measly, motli-ealen looking old gentleman who
casts his optics on as prclly a bunch of skirts as
ever blew down the broad while way. The antique
guy Is under the erroneous Impression that he has
caught a Hash from the dream's eye and ho trails
the object of his sudden affection along the avenue
to her dwelling place and gets the front panel
closed In his face for his pains. Inside the resi-
dence the charmer Is handing a long line of expla-
nations to lier natural protector. Ilubby is hep in a
minute and decides to put one over on tlie old
beau. Tipping his wife off as lo the proper modus
operandi, he allows her to beat it into tlie street
wliere the old scout is on the watch. She leads
him a merry chase, finally bringing hlra back again
to tlie house. In the meantime liubby has bought
a bottle of dope labeled "poison." When the aged
fossil breaks Into the presence of his inamorata.
Husband appears and forces him to gulp down the
medicine. Great excitement reigns. The lovelorn
ancient thinks he has taken poison, but everything
comes out well when It Is discovered that he has
simply taken a little essence of red pepper. The
moral is: "They all look good when they are far
away."
ROMANCE OF THE DESERT (Oct, 12).— An
American foreman of a construction gang is sun-
struck and in his delirium wanders away from the
camp into the desert, where he is found by Indians.
A year later, having no recollection of his former
identity, and to all intents and purposes an Indian,
he wanders with a pretty Indian maid Into the
general store in town. Around his neck Is a cruci-
fix, the only link connecting with the past. In
the store is a .vonng postmistress, who, a couple of
years before, had given the crucifix to the aphasia
victim. This crucifix leads to the man's identifi-
cation and to the restoring of his memor.v and a
final reunion between the postmistress and her lost
love.
RAFFLES CAUGHT (Oct. 13).— At a solrfie our
hero meets a beautiful woman who lives in the
house where the .soiree is held. He is amazed at
the magnificence of her jewels, and, his cupidity
aroused, decides to rob the house. That night
when the guests are leaving he conceals himself
behind one of the curtains and waits there until
the moment when all is still tlirough the house;
then with stealtliy steps lie steals up the staircase,
seeking somewhere the sumptuous jewels. But he
is seen, as he Is working with the deft fingers of
a trained thief to pick tlie lock of the escritoire;
his foot comes in contact with a chair and the
slight noise arouses the mistress of the house, who
is attempting to sleep in tiie next room. Through
an aperture she watelies Rallies at work, and then,
showing herself and beguiling hira with her eyes,
she coaxes him into her room, where with a wom-
an's wiles she detains him while the maid goes for
the police.
MAROONED (Oct. 14).— Tlie captain of a sailing
craft about to leave on a long voyage drives his
son away because of his refusal to accompany him:
later on at sea the captain is overpowered by a
mutinous crew, marooned on a desert island with
the first and second mates. Tlae mutineers, sailing
on and on over the stormy seas, finally put in at
a port, wliere they witness a clever fight, the hero
of which they take aboard and subsequently make
him captain. This is the old captain's son, who.
realizing that it is his father's craft, fathoms the
mystery of the captain's disappearance and finally
succeeds In rescuing him. The mates have died
and the old man has lost his mind with the hard-
ships he has borne; but the picture of the boy's
mother brings him back to his senses and a happy
reunion results.
ECLIPSE.
PARDONED BY THE GOVERNOR (Oct. 11).—
Marco, chief of a band of brigands, orders his
men to free the governor and bis daughter whom
the.v have in custody.
In gratitude, the governor's daughter gives a
ring to the highwayman.
Later In Marco's career, when a price is set upon
his head, and he is captured, the governor is able
to save his life.
MAKING CHEDDAR CHEESE (Oct. 11).— Every
stage in the production Is here illustrated in such
detail that one can trace the various changes the"
niilk undergoes until the cheese U ready for
market.
Pretty milkiog scene. A herd of fine covrs yield
the milk which forms the basis of the cheese.
Placed In large churns the milk is mixed with
chemicals which cause it to coagulate.
It is then broken up and the whey run off.
The resulting curd is cut Into square blocks and
ground down In a special machine.
The powdered curd Is placed In vats and pres-
sure applied.
The result. The finlsbin<( cloth placed around
a fine round cheddar cheese, ready for the market.
GAUMONT.
Note. — The Gauuiont releases scheduled for week
of October 9 were delayed owing to accident to
S. S. Olympic. Synopses that should have been
published li> this issue will be published next week.
Among the Exhibitors
Lynn, Mass Michael K. Connelly and Simon
Frankel, proprietors of the Central Square The-
ater, have leased the Broadway Theater, la Law-
rence, Mass.. aud have opened the same with
daylight moving pictures. The house has been
entirely renovated and among the features are
lady ushers.
Newark, N. J. — Work has begun on the new
Rosevllle Theater, for moving pictures, at Orange
and Fifth Streets. Herman Jans Is the owner.
The style of architecture is Tuscan for the ex-
terior and finished inside in Colonial designs. The
lobby win be tiled and the side walls will have
gray marble slabs. The seating capacity will
be .3.50, with ample exits and aisle room. The
theater will be ■'J.'j feet front and 85 feet deep,
and will cost when completed $10,000.
Newark, N. J. — Walter J. Ascbenbach has drawn
plans for a motion picture theater, to be built at
:i92 South Twentieth Street, by Christopher J.
Horle.
Manchester, N, H. — Eagle Eye, proprietor of a
tea and coffee store in this city, has established
a moving picture theater at Penaeook.
Binghamton, N. Y, — An application has been
filed for the erection of a high class moving pic-
ture theater, to cost when completed |2,500. at
13.5 Prospect Avenue.
New TJlm, Minn. — R. Higg will open a mov-
ing picture theater in this city.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Two permits for moving picture
theaters have been granted by the building In-
spector. J. W. Tonsor will erect a $9,000 theater
on Fond du Lac Avenue, near Twenty-ninth Street.
An $8,000 theater will be built by the Tern Amuse-
ment Company, on Third Street, near Clarke Street.
New TJlm, Minn. — R. Iliggs will open a moving
picture theater here.
St. Paul, Minn. — The Colonial Theater, Eighth
and Wabaslia Streets, has opened again.
Two Rivers, Wis. — Frank Bonk will operate the
Empire Theater as a moving picture show.
Cedar Rapids, la, — William King signed a lease
with Messrs. Lage & Novotny, who will operate a
moving picture theater.
Farmington, la. — H. N. Mcintosh has purchased
a moving picture theater in this city.
Dennison, la. — E. L. Palmer has purchased the
Dreamland moving picture theater here.
Des Moines, la. — Charles Namur will open a
moving picture theater on t'niversity Avenne, be-
tween Twenty-fourth and Tweut.v-flfth Streets.
Duluth, Minn. — W. M. Abrahamson has purchased
the old Princess Moving Picture Theater, Twen-
tieth Avenue West and Superior Street.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Schnetzky & Son are prepar-
ing plans for a $7,000 picture theater to be erected
for C. Cavenaugh. at Twenty-second and Center
Streets. It will seat about 500.
Birmingham. Ala. — Joseph Steed has a lease on
the building now occupied by the Kilgore Furniture
Co., and will begin the construction of a moTing
picture theater upon the site. The new theater
will be called The Belle.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Leenhouts & Outhrie have let
contracts for a motion picture theater for the
.\tlas .\mnsement Company. Twentieth Street and
Fond du Lac Avenue. It is planned to have the
work finished b.v Nov. 1.
Fontiac, Mich. — The Eagle Theater has been
completely remodeled and will be opened again in
a short time.
Sauk Center, Minn. — Fritz Borud. of Nfadlson,
Minn., will open a moving picture theater In
this city.
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RELIANCE.
WEIGHED IN THE SCALE (Sept. 30).— The
Sberlff Ib broken hearted wben AUeu appears and
wlus the love ot Ethel, his sweetheart. After
the marrlafc'e Allen's love cools, and be lapses Into
dissolute ways. His Brm falls, and the SberllT
secretly persuades a friend to give him enii)loy-
ment. He yields to temptation and steals a
large sum of money. His dissipation has shat-
tered bis health, and the Sheriff circulates a pe-
tition to secure his release owing to his physical
condition, without success. Ethel and her mother
are in poverty, and be assists them financially.
Allen passes away, and a year later Elbel gives
her love to the Sheriff, who has been weighed in
the scale and found not wanting.
WIUNING PAPA'S CONSENT (Oct. 4).— Herbert
elopes with a pretty actress and notifies bis parents.
Papa Is furious, jumps into his auto and rushes
to their apartment. Herbert is ordered borne,
but comes back with his mother. In the mean-
time the tears of the young bride have melted
papa's heart and he is tenderly assuaging her
grief when his wife walks in and catches him.
After a scene full of humorous situations, for-
giveness is given on all sides and the actress-
bride wins the day.
A QUIET EVENING (Oct. 4).— After a hard
dav's work, O'lirlen hopes to spend a quiet eve-
ning reading. His wife's callers, his daughter's
sweetheart singing, the cook's cop, his son's tele-
phone calls, etc., drive him from room to room,
until in despair and anger he rushes from the
house.
I
BISON.
THE RED MAN'S PENALTY (Oct. 3).— The
Indians protest airainst the pi>or food furnished
them and complain to the Commissioner. He
knocks the spokesman down, and the Indians
plan revenge. A sudden attack is made on the
Commissioner's office, and be and the guard are
massacred. The trooi>s go in pursuit of the Indians,
and a thrilling running battle is fought, in
which the red men are overpowered.
RANGE JUSTICE (Oct. 6).— The renegade Is
caught stealing a lilanket and is soundly whipped
by Foster. Burning with anger, he tries to in-
tercept Ethel Foster, but she strikes him across
the face with her quirt and gallops on. He pur-
sues her and snatches her from the galloping
horse and turns bis captive over to the Indians.
Her father sees tlie act through field glasses,
the troops are notified and the rescue party tliun-
ders into the Indians' camp. Tliey take to their
lanoes and the soldiers swim their horses into
the stream and engage them in battle, rescuing
the captive.
IMP.
THE SENTINEL ASLEEP (Oct, 9).— The story
is taken from one ot the incidents in the life
of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous little fighting
general. It is a matter of history that Napoleon
was a stickler for discipline and any infringe-
ments of bis orders met with summary punish-
ment. , .. .
A soldier doing picket duty on an outpost is
visited by bis sweetheart. He is nearly ex-
hausted from his long vigil and loss of sleep.
The meeting is an affectionate one and the girl
offers to bring him food and drink, and steals
away.
The soldier lies down at the base of a hay-
stack and is soon sound asleep. Najioleon has an
attack of insomnia and is walking about Inspect-
ing the sentries. He approaches tlie post vacated
by the soldier and Is surprised to see bis rltle
Iving on tlie ground. Napoleon is angry and is
:iliout to prod the sleeper with lis sword when
lie takes compassion on him, s'.onlders the mus-
ket and paces the beat, wearing the shako of the
recalcitrant sentinel.
The girl returns with the food and. not recog-
nizing the great commander, fondles him. thi'ik-
Ing it is her lover. Napoleon prevents recogni-
tion for a time, but finally reveals lils identity.
The soldier awakes with a start, rises and is
paralyzed witli fear. He is granted clemency
on account of the circumstances and Napoleon
walks away, leaving the lovers happy.
THE LAST G. A. R. PARADE AT ROCHESTER,
N. Y. (Oct. 9). — The ranks of the survivors of
the Civil War are thinning each year and at
every National encampment the attendance has
been lessened." The last encampment, held at
Rochester. N. Y.. was a notable one. Inasmuch
as the grand parade marked the closing of that
feature of the yearly gatherings of the veterans.
This has hi-en decided U|>on owing to the fact that
the old heroes are becoming loo feeble to stand
the liardKhlps of the long march and in the
future they will meet, with rampflre and song,
and with speeches and reminiscences while they
renew old acquaintance. One by one they are
passing away, to be remembered as gallant sol-
diers who fought for what they believed was
right.
The Imp company, with comraendablc enter-
prise, had camera men on the ground at Roch-
ester and preserved in film the laot big demon-
stration of tlie old "Boys In Blue" that will ever
be held. There were upwards of 25.CKJ0 men In
line of march and the views are excellent ones.
The parade was viewed by President Taft, Gen-
eral Grant, as well as the department officers of
the Grand Army of the Republic. (Copyrighted
1911 by Independent Moving Pictures Co. of
America.)
THE BETTER 'WAY (Oct, 12) Lonl» Perry
is discharged from the penitentiary, having eerved
his sentence. He Immediately resumes relations
with bis evil companions, being a leader In the
criminal acts.
One day be happens to meet Lillian Garvey, a
Salvation Army worker. One of his companions
Insults her and he resents It and Incurs his en-
mity. Lillian Is the only good woman he has
known for years and be learns to love her. Her
Influence tempts him to abandon the life be is
leading, and be attends the services and becomes
converted.
Just at this Juncture Madeline Raymond, a
woman of the under world, who was his sweet-
heart before he was arrested, again comes Into his
life. He tries to secure honorable employment,
but fate, in the shaiie of vigilant officers. Inter-
feres. They know him for a criminal and warn
employers against him. Lillian Is loyal In her
faith In him and they are married.
A small boy is injured by a motor car and
Ixiuis takes him to bis home. When lie arrives
he finds Madeline, who has called on his wife and
told her all. The revelation has no effect on
the faithful wife and she has nothing but pity
for the abandoned woman. A physician Is called
to attend the boy and Madeline resolves to be
revenged. Slie places her purse In a dresser
drawer and then summons a policeman, announc-
ing that Louis has robbed her. The pliysiclan
sees the woman secrete the purse. The police-
man arrives and recognizes Louis as a jailbird
and is about to arrest him when he notices the
injured boy, which is his child. The doctor
clears Louis of the charge of theft and tlie offi-
cer congratulates him on his reformation and
praises his devoted wife. The incident makes a
TlTld impression on Madeline and she Is resolved
to lead an honest life. tCopyrlghted 1911 by
Independent Moving Pictures (7o. of America.)
AMBROSIO.
THE LA-W OF RETALIATION (Sept. 30),—
The son ot Galeazzo is slain in the dead of night,
during the siege of the city. Mad with grief
and rage, he vents his revenge on a captive
whom his men bring in. He demands a large
ransom for the return ot the prisoner, whose
mother disposes of her jewels to raise the money.
The bag of gold is dropped over the wall and the
youth is permitted to climb a ladder leading
to the wall where his people await him, but as
he Hears the top Galeazzo jerks it away and the
climber falls to his death.
•WRESTLING AND -WTRESTLERS (Oct. 4) The
first part of the film shows the training stunt,
at Raicevich's Villa, the massage, etc. The
champions are then introduced and the men get
into action.
First bout; Jourdan. the French champion, vs.
fxipmajar. tlie .\ustrian champion. Second bout:
Emile Raicevich. Italian, vs. Shinaplier, the Prus-
sian champion. Third bout: John Raicevich,
champion of the world, vs. Anglio, the Black
Oiiint ot M'lirtiniquc.
THANHOUSER.
THE HIGHER LA'W (Oct. 9).— A young min-
ister silently loves i' c sclifnil teacher of the vil-
lage. She. liowevev. loiks upon him merely as a
friend — because a se:i captain has her heart. When
the captain returns from a voyage he asks his
sweetheart to become his wife. She consents, and
the young niinisier is given the ungrateful task
of perforuiing the ceremony.
Soon after the wedding the captain goes off on
a long voyage, f-ui which be never returns. The
news Is broiK.'lit 1 ack that he was drowned. The
woman is left friendless and helpless with a
child. It is impossible for her to live on without
.1 source of levenue. so she decides she will hunt
for a posit jin. But first she determines to find
a sullalile luinie for her child
.\fter mental anguish she makes up her mind
that the minister would be the only proper person
to whom si e could entrust her baby. She then
leaves the baby and a note on the doorstep of
th'" niinlsler's home and later assures herself by
peeping in at the minister's study, that her child
was welcome. She then wends her way into ilie
uncertain world.
As she is sitting near a dock with tear-stained
cheeks, si'e makes the acquaintance of a wealthy
but crippled old woman. After a few questions,
the woman asks her to take the position of com-
panion and secretary and live with her, as she
has no friends or relatives, .\fter seven years of
close asoclatioii. the old woman dies and bequeathes
1 er fortune to her .secretary.
Now that she is rich, siie returns to the coun-
try village to claim her own. The child in the
meantime has grown and the minister who has
been more than a father to her, loves the child.
He points out that the mother has forfeited her
rights because of her unnatnral neglect of her
'•ffsprlng.
The unexpected position of tlie minlEter nearly
breaks her heart. He miulsier, wooed by a
spirit of defiance, asks the mother to come with
bim to Sunday school, where she may pick out
her child. Of course the mother finds this aa
iiu|>ossible task and is forced to acknowledge the
justice of the minister's position.
The mother is overcome with sorrow and re-
morse. With heaving breast and eyes streaming
with hot tears, she finds her way to some se-
cluded spot wliere she Is nearly overcome by her
motherly suffering. But here the great power
draws the child from the church and leads ber
to comfort her suffering mother.
THE TEMPTER AND DAN CUPID (Oct. 18). —
The myth, which is beautifully told on the screen,
shows the stages of the struggle between the little
love God and his Inveterate enemy, Satan. Al-
though Satan has the better of the struggle for a
time, because Cupid, "wfio makes the world go
rouud by love." and naturally Is a busy sprite, i»
'compelled to temporarily neglect his proteges.
He comes to the rescue, however, at the right mo-
ment and the devil is thwarted.
Satan in the picture, begins his operations by
luring the young man away from church by show-
ing him a vision of his boon companions enjoying
themselves at the gambling tables. The King of
Hell with his evil influence draws the young man
to the gambling den. At the gambling tables,,
when luck goes against blm, the evil spirit ap-
pears and induces the young man to rob his father.
The father, however, appears in time to protect
bis son from losing all of an Immense sum or
money.
Thus frustrated, Satan brings forward a Siren,
who lures the boy from his sweetheart. In this
way be is tricked into a duel with the Siren's
lover and we soon find him with sword In hand
facing his rival and Satan at hU back leering
with delight.
But Satan had not counted on the energy of
Cupid. There is an old saying that "Hell hath
no fury like a woman scorned," but this proverb
Is really mild, compared to the feelings of Cupid
when he realizes that the Influence of bis love
darts are questioned. So Cupid goes after Satan
with an insatiable thirst for vengeance.
They meet on the dueling ground, and Cupid,
arming himself with Satan's dagger, makes short
work of the King of Evil. Then he escorts the
lovers home again. They live happily forever
afterward, under the careful guidance of Love.
NESTOR.
THOSE JERSEY COWPUNCHERS (Oct. 4).— The-
Billiken Moving Picture concern has decided to
make a special feature of Western subjects. In-
order to get the proper environment, horses, cow-
boys and Indians, the director and his company
were soon on their way to the glorious West.
Here, however, not a cowlioy nor an Indian was
to be had^they had all gone to join the moving
pictures. Tbe distracted director hurriedly dis-
patched an order to bis studio to send on tbeir
"Jersey Cowpunchers" at once.
At last they arrived. The next morning, greatly
to the amusement of the old ranc|j owners, the
director soon had them transformed Into dare-
devil cowboys, and bloodthirsty Indians.
Then followed the rehearsal of the picture, with
its many amusing, trying and exciting incidents.
So thoroughly did the actors enter into tbe spirit
of the story, that when the actual scenes were
taken, the attack by Indians, the wild ride for
aid, tiie firing of the shack and finally the hair-
breadth rescue — the bystanders broke into hearty
applause — they had been initiated Into the making
of a Western picture and had found It both en-
tertaining and instructive.
MUTT AND JEFF SPEND A QUIET DAY TH
THE (X)UNTRY (Oct. 7). — Something is decidedly
n roug witli Mutt. He has not tbe slightest de-
sire for food, and Jeff's most solicitous efforts are
unavailing to stimulate his friend's appetite. Jeff
finally decides that a fishing expedition is a con-
summation devoutly to be wished. .\cting on hii»
suggestion, the two colleagues get Imsy securing
tackles, lines, bait and other necessary fishing,
paraphernalia. How they secure this outfit is a
caution; what the outfit looks like Is a scream.
Suffices to say that the long and the short of it
migrate to the country, select a nice, shady nook
close to a babbling brook, and start their fisfaing
olierations.
Mischief is brewing. Two convicts, tired of
i:rafting on the State, bid adieu to the large es-
iiiblishment in which the.v bad roamed for years,
and make for the open country. They come upon
Mutt and Jeff and, as might is right, they swap
the striped garments for the fishermen's garb.
ICscaped convicts dash away, with Mutt and Jeff
pursuing — at a safe distance. The prison guards?
Oh. yes; they are coming!
The lynx-eyed runaways repair to a friendly
bam. while Mutt and Jeff are flagged by some In-
viting clothes swinging to and fro from a line,
rhe lady of the house, or rather the owner of th«
clothes genti.v swaying in the breeze, creates such
a commotion as to bring on the guards. Realizing
that Mutt and Jeff are not tbe birds they are
hunting for, they send our heroes Into tbe barn
to remove the stripes.
There's something doing in that barn, and the
guards, fearing the two friends are murdering one
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THE MEDDLING PAH80N (Oct. 7).— The Bach-
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YANKEE.
HIS SECOND WIFE (Oct. 9).— A young actor
playwright and his wife are living in a furnished
room. Tlie wife rebels at the condition of affairs.
After a quarrel she goes away with another man.
The young husband is downcast at this; but he
continues to peddle his play.
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Scene from "His Second 'Wife" (Yankee).
He takes up his quarters at n iKiarding liouse and
becomes acquainted witli a stenographer, who soon
falls in love with him. The man finally gets a
manager to read over the play, but while awaiting
a decision he is suddenly taken sick. Alone and
kelpless, he is thankful for tlie help of the ste-
nographer, who proves a faithful nurse.
He receives word that his play has been ac-
cepted and recovers In time to see it produced.
After the success of the play he leaves the hoard-
ing house and apparently forgets all about the
stenographer. She reads of liis divorce and of
his wonderful success as a playwright. When he
again meets the girl he begins to realize the
strength of her love. He proposes and Is ac-
cepted. The man. now a popular playwright,
spends most of his time at the club. He neglects
his wife, but at the same time he Is kind and
considerate to her.
Tlie wife begins to realize that her husband docs
not have the love for her that she craves for.
He is called away \.j witness the production of
one of bis new plays and while at the hotel he
receives a telegram which Informa him of an
addition to his family.
The first realization of what his wife has gone
ilirough comes over him. He hastens back home
as quickly as jiossible and the sight of his wife
and baby awakens the man to his sense of duty.
The man's attitude toward bis wife changes. The
first wife sees her former husband and follows
him to his home. Through the window she sees
him happy and contented with bis second wife and
baby.
SOCIETY HOBOES (Oct. 13).— A tramp coming
upon a Jolly garden party In a millionaire colony.
Is called a wretched beggar by one of the men,
who appears to be the leader of the gathering.
In resenting this accusation, he asks the gentle-
men present how many of them could make their
own way through the country without a penny in
their pockets as lie has done. This leads to a
discussion and eventually the men of the party
in evening dress and high hats decide upon try-
ing a hollo's life for a little while, having been
goaded into doing so by the words of the hobo
and the derision of their wives.
They Jump into a freight car and are locked In.
In total darkness and amid dusty surroundings
they fall asleep and lose track of time. When the
car is opened, they Jump out. a disheveled quar-
tet of what was once, natty-appearing society
men. While they are deciding where they can
possibly be, the freight pulls out, leaving them
lost In what appears to them a strange land.
They are held up by a trio of genuine tramps,
who compel them to change clothes. They are
driven away by farmers, whom they ask for help;
frightened almost to death by several Indians
from a Wild West show; chased time and again
by farmers and boys, until footsore and weary,
unable to go another step, they lie down to rest
and are arrested as common tramps.
Proving their Identity in the police court, they
are given their freedom. In trying to enter their
own homes the.v are shot at by their wives and
driven forth into the grounds. Eventually they
enter their own homes and vow "NEVER AGAIN."
POWERS.
LAEGE LAKES OF ITALY (Oct. 10).— The large
lakes of Italy are alone in their glory. The.v
possess an atmosphere that is not to be found
about any other of the world's famous lakes.
Lake Maggiore is the pride of all Italians, and is
here shown in all its beauty. Some excellent
views are had of the Borromees Islands and nu-
merous character studies of native boatmen in their
queer craft.
THOU SHALT NOT STEAL (Oct. 10) A par-
son is changing his place of abode. As the mov-
ers are carrying out his effects he is extremely
solicitous about a trunk which he tells them con-
tains his "treasures." This arouses the curiosity
of the two movers, who show- a desire to know
wliat is inside. There is no chance to do this be-
cause tiie parson insists on following the moving
van. Finall.v the two movers induce the minister
to rest himself by driving while they guard the
back. .\s soon as the parson Is in the driver's
seat the movers untie the trunk and depart.
Their mishaps with the trunk are funny. They
run into a sleeping policeman, other obstacles.
A sneak thief is being pursued by a moh and the
two movers take refuge in a cellar until the ex-
citement subsides, but unluckily the fugitive dives
into the same cellar. All three are hauled out
by the police and the sneak thief Is taken to
jail. Tiie two movers continue with their heavy
burden until they come to a barn. They boost
the trunk upstairs into the ha.v loft, where the.v
ransack it at leisure. They keep throwing out
sermons, sermons, and again sermons. The last
thing they come to is a sermon on "Tliou Shalt
not steal." Those were the "treasures."
EUNNING FA-WTN'S CHIEF (Oct. 14).— A half
breed gambler playing cards with the cowboys be
fore a general store is exposed by Big Moose,
an Indian l>rave. The half-breed attacks the
Indian, but the white men slop the duel and give
the crooked gambler until sundown to get out of
the camp. Big Moose is adored by Running Fawn,
an Indian maid, and after the quarrel they wend
their way through the forest to their tribal home.
The half-breed, smarting under his disgrace,
lays in wait and shoots Big Moose and in turn is
promptly shot by Running Fawn. Mounting the
gambler's horse she gallops back to the general
store for aid. .Meanwhile the two men. badl.v
wounded though they are, renew the duel, able
only to crawl about upon the ground. Running
P'awn returns with the cowbo.vs Just as the half-
breed Is about to plunge his knife into the help-
less Indian. A well directed shot makes an end
of him and Big Moose Is taken back to the camp.
He is nursed back to health and strength b.v Run-
ning Fawn and when be Is well they are married
by a sk.v pilot and Big Moose becomes Running
Fawn's Chief.
tulip, where they will find the progpectlTe bride-
groom: the confederates, knowing that the object
of their Joke frequents this place. The advertise-
ment has a magical effect on all matrimoalal in-
clined who read It, and forthwith each one begins
to make excuses to get away from iier reepective
employmeni. Sales ladles, stenographers, and even
domestic servants of all ages, are suddenly afflicted
with aches and pains in order to relinquish work
and keep the appointment. Within the restaurant
we see the two men with their victim. Taking
two white tulips from the centerpiece on the
table, they place one In each lapel of hU coat and
then bid him goodby. and wait outside to watch
the trend of events. Soon the would-be brides
arrive and the victim gets a hot time. Tlie state
of affairs becomes unbearable, and the iwlice are
summoned, and five taxi-cab loads of fair damsels
and one Adonis are carted off to the magistrate.
Here confusion soon reigns supreme, but explana-
tions eventually follow, and after "mere man" has
been reduced to an almost Irreparable wreck at
the hands of the Infuriated damsels, the curtain
drops.
Barcelona (Oct. 7). — .\ travel film of extreme
beauty, showing the interesting and picturesque
life in this pretty European city.
CHAMPION.
WHAT THE INDIANS DID (Oct. 11;.— Redway
receives a visit from Weatberby and the latter's
daughter. Alice. Redway and Bailey, the foreman,
both fall in love witli her. Weatberby. needing
money, tells his circumstances to Redway, who
offers aid. Weatberby suggests in return an alli-
ance between his old friend and Alice, which Is
agreed to. Alice is induced to accept Redway.
A treacherous half-breed overhears the plan to
transport the money to the ranch, and leaves to
Incite the men of his tribe to waylay the party.
On his way to camp he steals a bundle of cavalry
uniforms from an army post supply wagon. These
he uses as disguises, and his party of Indians, wear-
ing the coats and hats of U. S. Cavalrymen, get
close to the Redway party before being recognized.
A fierce battle ensues. Meanwhile, Bailey, the
foreman, with other cowboys, meets the supply
wagon and recognizes the half-breed from the
driver's description. They ride to the Indian camp
to arrest liim. There they discover the discarded
war-bonnets of the Indians and an old hat, once
worn by the half-breed. Tom Bailey suspects the
situation, and gathering up the war-lionnets for
their- disguise, the cowbo.vs are awa.v.
In this wa.v they manage to descend on the at-
tacking Indians, and catch them between two fires.
The half breed Is attacked by Tom as lie is about
to kill Redway. Tom is wounded, but the rescue
is accomplished. .\t the ranch again, Redway, who
owes his life to Tom. observes a little love scene
betw-een him and .Mice, and decides that the girl
is not for him. but for his brave young employ^.
THE NATIONAL GUARD ENCAMPMENT AT
FORT RILEY (Oct. 9). — The Champion Co. pre-
sents a most powerful object lesson in the delinea-
tion of military cam)) life at Pawnee Flats, on
the Government reservation. Fort Riley. Kansas.
At this encampment, the United States Govern-
ment furnishes large tiodies of regular troops to
intermingle with the militia, thus affording them
practical lessons in the duties of regular soldiery.
No wonder then that we see in our various State
Militia organizations a body of men of whom the
countr.v may feel justly proud. The Fort BUey
maneuvers are therefore worthy of the highest con-
sideration of every .vmerican.
Some of the evolutions of the soldiers are exe-
cuted with a brillianc.v that is startling to behold,
while the general drilling and marching of the
men innst excite the admiration of every feminine
breast. Every form of military work is gone
thi-ouyli. from the opening to the breaking of
camp. The erecting of the tents alone is well
worth our intelligent reflection and thought. Com-
pan.v B of the 1st Regiment of Kansas, holds the
record in conical tent erection, putting op their
tent in the record-breaking time of two minutes
and thirty-eight seconds.
GREAT NORTHERN.
THE WHITE TULIP (Oct. 71.— Two men. wish-
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vertisement in the papers, saying that a wealthy
bachelor desires to make the acquaintance of a
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REX.
LOST ILLUSIONS (Oct. 5).— Grace, a girl of the
mountains, meets a young artist from the East in
the woods. It happens. What to the polished,
blase artist Is only a flirtation, becomes for the
simple mountain girl, a lasting, vital love. He is
the man of her dreams. The artist returns to the
East, completely forgetting the remeinl>ering girl.
The girl suffers. Ser father dies. She is all
alone in a lonel.v w-orld. She consents to marr.v
Bill, her mountain lover, if he sells her claim and
takes her East. Bill accepts the compromise, and
the.v arrive at a fashionable hotel in the city.
And In the corridor of the hotel she meets — the
artist! She goes to him: the latent love is re-
liorn, surges through her being. She introduces ber
husband, and asks him to permit the artist to
paint her portrait. Reluctantly, he consents.
The next day. wlien her hu.sband calls for her
at the studio, lie 'enters just in time to see her
sway toward the artist, lips ready to meet his,
o.ves staring into the soul of a man and sin.
Broken-hearted, he returns to his room, writes out
a check for all the money be possesses, and leaves
the woman and the city, to return to the sneers
and jeers of his mountaineer friends.
The next day the artist introduces to Grace — his
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wife and cliild: The tog littn, the blackness and
bleakness disappear, and the woman lakes the
narrow path hack to the everlasting hills— and
happiness.
LUX.
BUJ. HAS A BATH (Oct. 6).— This Him shows
BUI setting out to meet his girl, and having a
wet time en route. Ills first e.\perlenee is while
passing a house which is being painted. While
staring up and watching the men at work, he Is
suddenly showered with the contents of several cans
of paint, which are accidentally upset by one of
the workmen. A few feet on, we see him watch-
ing a street cleaner sprinkling the Street, when,
all at once, the hose burst, and poor Bill has
anotlier bath.
NEIGHBOHS (Oct, 6).— A comedy showing how a
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ECLAIR.
BETTEH TO HAVE HEMAINZD BLIND (Oct. 9),
— Helen, while diessiug, met witii an accident.
Her eyes are burnt by an alcohol lamp. Her hus-
band does all that he can to make her life happy,
and the youni? woman seems to forget that she
la blind. But her husband falls in love with a
friend of hers. .Meanwhile Helen is following her
doctor's advice and without telling her husband,
she undergoes an operation and — she can see again.
Full of happiness she comes home, enters the
drawing-room and finds her husband at the feet of
a woman. The two lovers get up, taken aback.
Jack thinks she can't see and he Is himself again,
but before the sad looking of his wife, he under-
stands and the two guilty ones ask forgiveness.
But it was too much for Helen's heart — she falls
down, dead.
THE MOTOR CHAIK (Oct. 9).— After many
years of work. .lolin lias invented a marvelous motor
chair. His mother-in-law is charmed with it and
while she is alone sits down in the motor chair.
Suddenly the motor chair becomes animated, rushes
through the room, walls, towns and country. It
is useless to try to stop it. And still, a mere
child touches the mechanism and the chair stops,
then goes off very easy carrying the child, which
is very happy.
AMERICAN.
THE LOVE OF THE "WXST (Oct. 2) .Tack
■Whltcomb. who has been out West for some time
making his fortune, receives a letter from his
sweetheart in the city, saying that she will soon
join him. The day for her arrival has come and
Jack goes to meet her. He escorts his sweet-
heart to his home and introduces her to his mother
and his friends. Everything Is made beautiful
for her, and she expresses a feeling of happiness.
A week later Alice begins to show signs of
homesickness. This is more exemplified when she
receives a letter from her girl chum, saving
that she is having a good time going to balls
parties, etc. This message makes her long for
the city and Its wonderful sights more so, and
when Jack tells her that he likes the West much
better than the city, and implores her to stay
she answers: "I want the city." After she has
gone. Jack kisses his mother and goes out on the
porch to be left alone with his thoughts.
THE MINER'S -WIFE (Oct. 5).— Bill Moore, an
undesirable character, is driven from Circle A
Ranch. He wanders to the hut of Jim Xewton,
a miner, who is very hospitable and invites him
to stay.
When Jim is at work the next day. Bill assaults
the minec's wife, and when her mother intercedes,
she is knocked unconscious. During her state of
unconsciousness Kill writes a note to Jim. saving
that lie thanks him for his kindness and for"tlie
girl, and then runs away with her. Soon after
their departure. Jim's mother-in-law regains con-
sciousness, sees tlie note, and at once dashes away
to the mine and informs Jim of the dastardlv
trick.
Jim, with a number of ranchmen, follow the
trail and soon discover the villain hiding in a hut
In the caii.von. They open flre on him. but the
villain having the advantage over the approaching
ranchmen, kills <iulte a number of tliem. In the
meantime. Jim's wife, who liad been bound, suc-
ceeded in releasing herself, and rushing to the
kidnapper pushes him out into the open to receive
a fusillade of bullets from the ranchmen He is
mortally wounded, and Jim and liis wife are soon
In each other's arms.
THE LAND THIEVES (Oct. 9) George Wilson
Is an emigrant seeking a new home. He stops at
the town for provisions, and Is warned bv the
rangers to look out for the land tliieves." His
daughter leaves the "prairie scliooner" and her
father Introduces her to Jim 1 laden, the leader
of the rangers. Th" ranger Is very much Impressed
with the homesteader's daughter, and she Is pleased
with the manly ranger.
Their business transactions comjpieted, the home-
steaders continue their Journey across the plains.
The wagoQ is observeii by the land thieves, who
send a s|>y to find out where the "negter" Intends
to locate. At last, la a fertile valley George Wil-
son Hiarts to stake out his new home, and the
spy returns to tell the other land thieves the place
selected.
The laud thieves ride en masse to the home-
steader's camp and warn bim to leave the range
before sundown. After their departure, the fright-
ened wife and daughter urge the homesteader to
leave, but he refuses to surrender his rights at
tile mandate of the outlaws.
Securing his horse, he rides out to inspect the
surrounding country. The leader of tlie land
thieves, watching him from ambush, fires at him,
killing him instantly.
When her father does not return to camp, Mar-
garet becomes uneasy, and mounting one of the
horses, she goes out to look for him. She comes
upon his liody. and kneeling beside It gives way
to her grief, when she hears the land thieves ap-
proaching. Securing her father's gun, she rides
for her life, followed by the desperadoes. When
she arrives in camp she gives her mother a gun
and the two women prepare to defend themselves
against the onslaught of the land thieves.
In the meantime Jim Haden, the ranger, has
received a note from headquarters warning him
that land thieves are raiding the reservation. He
calls the boys together and they ride out to in-
vestigate. In the distance they see the unequal
battle waged by the desperadoes against the help-
less women. They hurry to the rescue, arriving
Just in time to save them from capture and Insult
at the hands of the outlaws. The overwrought
girl faints in Jim's arms, and it is evident that the
interest awakened in his heart for her will be a
lasting one.
SOLAX.
A BREEZY MORNING (Oct. 4).— Mr. Jones is
expecting .Mrs. Jones home from the country, so
he is up early, and dressed only in his night-
shirt he goes to the hall for the morning paper.
A gust of wind slams his door shut, leaving him
in an embarrassing position. Hearing voices in
the hall and finding the door of another apartment
open he rushes in and closes the door. Two girls
come upstairs and finding their door shut, one of
them, who is dressed in a kimona, goes for the
Janitor, leaving her sister sitting on the steps.
She meets Jones' son and explains her plight to
him. who suggests that she come in his apartment
until he can get her door unlocked. He then
goes up the fire-escape to get in her window and
thus opens the door. Mr. Jones, senior, sees a
figure silhouetted against the window, and think-
ing it is a burglar, hurriedly puts on some female
lingerie and rushes into the hall. Mrs. Jones,
coming up the stairs, sees the queer-looking ob-
ject and faints. Jones grabs her key and rushes to
his apartment, where he witnesses another fainting.
He gets in bed and feigns sleep. Both ladies are
revived and Jones is found sleeping peacefullv.
but is found guilty when his neiglibor discovers
a bit of her lingerie sticking out from between
the mattresses.
HIS SISTER'S SWEETHEART (Oct, 6),— Scene
opens with the arrival of troops from maneuvers at
Captain Bell's house, at Fort Graham. Bell's
sister, Edith, and her friend, Agnes, welcome them.
Bell is introduced to Agnes and falls in love with
her. Agnes has a brother, George, who is in love
with Bell's sister, Edith. George wants an offi-
cer's commission. He cautions the girls not to
tell Captain Bell that he is .\gnes' brother.
That evening Bell continues to make love to
Agnes. George, who is on picket duty, becomes
lonely and sends a note to his sweetheart, Edith,
to come down to his iwst to have a chat. Edith
goes, and George, lost in love, lays down his gun
and they stroll to a quiet nook.
-Meantime Captain Bell, who is enjoying a stroll
around the grounds with Agnes, is astonished to
find that George is not on duty at his post. He
searches and finds George and has him arrested.
All ends well, however, when the (3aptain dis-
covers that George is no other than his sister's
sweetlieart.
Among the Exhibitors
Duluth, Minn. — W. M. Abrahamson has pur-
iliased the Princess Picture Theater, at Twentieth
-Vvenue West and Superior Street. He will re-
model it and change Its name to that of the Bijou.
Newark, N, J, — Work has commenced on the new
noseville Tlieater for moving pictures and vaude-
ville performance, and which is located at Orange
and Fifth Streets. The owner is Herman Jans
and the plans were prepared by Eugene E. Sedille.
The style of architecture is described as Tuscan
on the exterior and finished according to Colonial
designs in the interior. The seating capacity of
the theater will be 350. The theater is to be
38 feet front and will be 85 feet deep. It is esti-
mated to cost when completed $10,0(10.
Lima, Ohio. — Mrs. H. B. Hoffman has purchased
the Empire Tlieater from H. B. Spencer.
Pleasant Hill, Mo, — G. C. Heflebower bag pur-
chased the Electric Theater here.
Mezia, Tex. — Tlie Citizens Opera House Co. has
been organized here Tvith W. L. Murphy as presi-
dent and will erect a $25, (XK) opera bouae.
Columbtu, Ohio. — Jones & Murray will erect a
new theater for Sam Clark on Mt. Vernon Avenue,
for Sam Clark.
New York City. — F. F. Proctor tg planning a
tl.OOO.OO'J theater, which will be located in the
Bijou I'ark. on Market Street.
Cleveland, Ohio. — The Penn Square Theater, on
Euclid Avenue and East 55th Street, has opened
to the public. It Is owned by the Penn Square
.\musement Co., which incorporates S. M. Heiter.
Ixiuls Klein. Walter Nathan, K. W. Hexter and
Joseph J. Klein.
Detroit, Mich. — F. L. Braun and J. E. Thomas,
managers of several picture houses here, bought the
entire stock of the Michigan Amusement Co., whicli
controls the Princess Theater, on Woodward
Avenue.
New York City, — Messrs. Eberle & Demmer are
planning to erect an open alrdome. which will be
situated on 115th Street, west of Eighth Avenue.
Louisville, Ky. — Mrs. T. Hayes will erect a mov-
ing picture theater at 326 Market Street, to cost
$3.0<W.
Norfolk, Va. — ^The new Lyric Theater will be
erected at Ninth and Broad Streets.
Binghamton, N. Y. — Chas. Savery will erect a
new tl;i;Mer at 3S-40 Clinton Street, to cost $10,000.
■Wheling, W. Va. — A new moving picture the-
ater is being planned, to be built at the corner
of Sixth and Main Streets, which will be under
the proprietorship of Gatby & Smith.
New York City. — Fifth .\vcnue, just north of
the mile and a half of fine homes fronting on
Central Park, is to have a theater venture, planned
by Philadelpbians. for the north corner of 106th
Street. The profierty to be so improved is owned
by Felix Isman. and comprises a plot fronting 91.10
feet on Fifth Avenue and 150 feet on lOeth Street.
Plans for the project, which is to t>e a one-story
structure for vaudeville and motion picture per-
formances, were filed by W. H. Hoffman & Co..
architects, of Pittsburg, who estimate the cost at
$40,000. The theater will be built for James A.
Earle, Jr.. and James T. Sullivan, who are repre-
senting Mr. Isman. It will be the first theater to
be built on Fifth .\venne of any description,
south of the Circle, at 110th Street.
Newark, N, J. — Walter J. Aschenbach drew the
plans of a motion picture theater, to be built at
392 South 20th Street, of concrete, by Christopher
J. Horle. It Is to be one story and is to measure
30x100 feet.
New York, N. Y, — A new theater will be erected
at 236-40 West 42d Street, for H. H. Wood, to
cost Sl.W.OiX).
Mt. Clemens, Mich. — Plans are being prepared
for the erection of a new $20,000 theater for R. G.
Peltier and W. N. Trembly, of the Bijou.
Dublin, Ga. — A new opera house, to cost $23,000,
is to be established here.
Philadelphia, Pa John D. Domey will erect a
new $15,000 theater at 519 E. Girard Street.
Chicago, 111. — Stang & Mackie will erect a new
56,000 moving picture theater at 114 W. 63d
Street.
Norfolk, Va. — The Ford Bros., who have con-
ducted the show in Pythian CasUe, have sold their
interest to Joseph C. Boss.
Coryville, Ohio. — Wm. E. Brown will erect a
new theater at 2316 Vine Street.
Warwood Ohio. — The Warwood Amusement Co..
capital $.-).i>on. H. L. Stroebel. Geo. E. Ebberts, and
others. Will establish theaters.
Spokane, Wash. — The Interstate Amusement Co.
will establish theaters here.
Pocatello, Idaho. — C. G. Reynolds has purchased
the Grand Theater.
Weiser. Idaho. — Tschumy & Alexander have pur-
cliased the Unique Theater.
Nashville, Tenn, — The Princess Amusement Co.
Capital .«ii0.o<xi. T. J. Nance, H. G. Hill and
W. P. Ready.
Milwaukee, Wis. — D. Cavanangh will erect a
theater at 22d and Center Streets, to cost $7,000.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, — M. S. Rosen and Simon
King will erect a new theater In this city, to
cost $2.";."00.
Jamestown, N. Y, — J. D. Woodward, of War-
ren, will establish a new theater on the site of
the Hnniphrey Honse.
St. Louis. Mo. — Union Theater and Alrdome Co.
Capital S37.000. 0. T. Crawford and A. J. Fltx-
slinmons.
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ANNOUNCEMENT No. 9
01 Al.rrV is the (loniinant factor of every great rri'i'lem <■
(Jl'ALITY \vc should never have attctnptrU th*- i'rrif<-,f rn..v.
in the MOVING PICTURE INDUSTRY.
So, too, conviction is the greatest asset of the human nnntl. In «.■
more successful issues have iK-en fou^jht out than the unreflecting can conci.., . .. — ...
pccuhar mental condition (CONVICTION) which led us in the market with the KX-
CLl'SIVE IDEA.
We honestly feci that every exhibitor will. i«n retlecti >n. '
in DtluT words, the treiul of the whole indU'lry is in that dr '
of the NATIONAL marks the transformati >n of the industry and that we are the leaders
of the MOVEMENT.
We are finn in the oiiivutinn tii.it no j
)u tin (■ n< >ii>i-
mn i I. .It ^^ c < .ill
beiietit it with the quality represented in ourji-Keel Programme.
Some particular QUALITY accounts for a Nation's greatness; these qualities are
the dominating eletncnts in the films of all nations represented in our programme.
It is our CONVICTION, and we believe it is your CONVICTION " '
in this business, cea.ses to carry conviction the moment it neglects variety, .r
ing from the xvorld's best, as does the N.\TIONAL. we arc putting before the public the
grcat.iess of all nations as reflected by its literary and dramatic ! '
are conserving tlu- liic:ht"^t principle of the business. yl'.XLITV. >
KIKTV.
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When You Show
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in Your Theatre
No Apologies.
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"Rose." "Deutsche* Biograph," "Helios."
"Federal." "Mondia." "Latium."
"Washington," "Hepwix." "Film d'Art."
"Mohawk." "Cricks and Martin," "Acouilla
"Oklahoma." "Deutsches Bioscope," "Savoy." Saturday
"California." "Messters." "Comerio ." Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Fnday
WE arc now preparing; and inatiing ir:t<T- !•• tiu- fiittcrcnt c\ii:"> : r% \r. :t:.- \ <^.;tcd terri-
tories, informing them where they can secure a National Service for their patron*
ALW.-WS read any literature with the word "NATIONAL" because it is of interest to you.
WANTED — Every exhibitor in the United States or V-"'- America to send os his name
who wants National Service in his house.
THE REASON WHY:
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Licensed Release Dates
BIOGBAFH
Sept. IS— Dan, the Dandy (Codq.) 998
Sept. 21— Wlieu Wlfey Holds tbe Purse Strings
(Com.) 463
Sept. 21 — A Oonveoient Burglar (Com.) 534
Sept. 25— Tlie Revenue Man and the Girl (Dr.) 999
Sept. 28— Her Awakening (Dr.) 997
Oct. 2— Too Many Burglars (Com.) 499
Oct. 2— Mr. Bragg, a Fugitive (Com.) 497
Oct. 5— The Making of a Man (Dr.) ICKM)
Oct. 9— Italian Blood (Dr.) 999
Oct. 12— Trailing the Counterfeiter (Com.) ... 52!)
Oct. 12— Josh's .Suicide (Com.) 4UU
EDISON,
Sept. 22— The Battle of Trafalgar (Dr.) lOUO
Sept. 23— The Big Dam (W. Dr.) 1000
Sept. 26 — Mary's Masquerade (Com.) 1000
Sept. 27— A Cure for Crime (Com.) 1000
Sept. 29— The Death of Nathan Hale (Edu.)..1000
Sept. 30— The Maiden of the Pie Faced Indians 500
Sept. 30 — Turning the Tables (Com.) 500
Oct. 3 — Eugene Wrayburn (Dr. ) lOOO
Oct. 4 — The Summer Girl (Com.) 1000
Oct f>— Foul riay (3 reels) (Dr.) 3000
Oct. 7 — Leaves of a Romance (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 10 — How Mrs. Murray Saved the American
Armj (Dr.) lOCO
Oct. 11— Mae's Suitors (Com.) 1000
Oct. 13— At tlie Threshold of Life (Edu.) 1000
Oct. 14 — Her Wedding Ring (Dr.) KKW
ESSAMAY.
Sept. 21— All On Account of the Porter (Com) .
Sept. 21 — Everybody's Troubles (Com.) 980
Sept. 22— Live, Love and Believe (Mil. Dr.).. 980
Sept. 23— An Indian's Sacrifice (W. Dr.) 980
Sept. 26— Lost Years (Dr.) 980
Sept. 28— The Power of Good (W. Dr.) 980
Sept. 29— When He Died (Com.) 980
Sept. 30 — The Strike at the "Little Jonny"
Mine (W. Dr.) 980
Oct. 3— Grandma (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 5— Master Cupid, Detective (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6-/rhe Sheriff's Decision (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 7— Townhall, Tonight (W. Com.) 1000
Oct. 10— Reparation (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12— Get Rich Hall & Ford (Com.) 1000
Oct. 13— The Deacon's Reward (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 14— The Stage Driver's Daughter Cft". Dr.)100()
GAITMONT.
(G, Kleine.)
Sept. 19 — Jlmmle on Guard (Dr.) 71ii
Sept. 19 — Crossing the Alps In a Motor (Sc.).. 2S5
Sept. 23 — A Heart Breaker by Trade (Com.).. 710
Sept. 28— The Culture of Bulbous Flowers (Sc.) 290
Sept. 26— A Friend of the Family ((3om.) 850
Sept. 26 — The City of Bordeaux, France (Sc.).. 175
Sept. 30— Hearts May be Broken (Dr.) 1015
Oct. 3— Jlmmle'8 Midnight Flight (Com. Dr.) 675
Oct. 3 — Ajacclo, the Birthplace of Napoleon
(Scenic) 325
Oct. 7— The Upward Way (Dr.) 726
Oct. 7 — CInta, a Picturesque Town of Portugal
(Scenic) 269
KALEH.
Sept. 13— The Express Envelope (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 15 — The Alpine Lease (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 18 — Tbe Ranger's Stratagem (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 20— Losing to Win (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 22 — The Cowboy's Bride (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 25 — Arizona Bill (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 27— Hal Chase's Home Run (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 29— The Blaekfoot Halfbreed (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2 — The Phoney Strike Breakers (C!om.) . .1000
Oct. 4— The Saving Sign (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6 — The California Revolatlon of 1846
(Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9 — The Mistress of Hacienda Del Cerro
(Dr.) ••.. .. 1000
Oct. 11— For the Flag of France (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 13— The Smugglers (Dr.) 1000
LTTBIN.
Sept. 16 — Cement Rock Blasting (Ind.)
Sept. 16— The Scheme That Failed (Com.) 1000
Sept. 18 — The Senorlta's Conquest (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 20— The Life Saver (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 21 — The Human Torpedo (Com.) 1000
Sept. 23 — Her Inspiration (Dr. ) 1000
Sept. 2S — The Matchmaker (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 27— A Cowboy's Love (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 28— A Counterfeit Roll (Com.) 1000
Sept. 30 — A Nearsighted Cbaperone (Cora.) 1(X)0
Oct. 2 — His Stubborn Way (Com.) 1000
Oct. 4 — The Idle Boast (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 5 — His Exoneration (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 7 — Revenge is Sweet (Com.)
Oct. 7— From the Field to tbe Cradle (Iud.)..100O
Oct. 9— What Win Be, Will Be (Com.) 100(J
Oct. 11— The Slavey's Affinity (Dr.) IIJIM)
Oct. 12— The Gambler's iuHucnce (Dr.) 10<JO
Oct. 14— .V Hot Time In Ailantlc City 100<J
UELIE8.
Sept. 14— A Shattered Dream (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 21— ?200.00 (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 28— The Mission Waif (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 5— The Stolen Grey (Dr.) 1000.
Oct. 12- Tommy's Rocking Horse fDr.) IWK)
ECLIPSE.
(G. Kleine.)
Sept. 13— The Hand of the Law (Dr.) 665
Sept. 13— Norwich and Vicinity (Sc.) 33i»
Sept. 20— In Ancient Days (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 27 — The Trials of a Tall Traveler (Com.) 458
Sept. 27— Manufacturing Fireworks (Ind.) 522
Oct. 4— A Jealous Wife (Com.) 338
Oct. 4— The Grand Chartereuse (.Scenic) 292
Oct. 4 — Eyra and the Fortune Teller (Om.).. 348
Ocl. 11 — i'iirdoned by the (Juvernor (Dr.) .... <KJO
Ocl. 11— .Mnkliis Cii.'ildar Chei-sc (Ind.) 342
FATHE.
Sept. 21— Starlight's Necklace (Dr.) 951
Sept. 22— Old Delhi and Its Ruins (Sc.) 285
Sept. 22— Electric Boots (Com.) 426
Sept. 22 — Surfing: National SiX)rt in the
Hawaiian Islands (Sc.) 285
Sept. 23— Gypsy Maids (Dr.) 900
Sept. 25— The Disappointed Old Maids (Com.).. 490
Sept. 25— Whiffles' Hard Luck Stories (Com.).. 475
Sept. 26— Pathe's Weekly, No. 39 (Topical) 1000
Sept. 27— Driven From the Tribe (Am. Dr.).. 1000
Sept. 28 — Gypsy Honor (Am. Dr.) 1000
Sept. 29— The Bell-ringer of the Abbey (Fairy
Tale) 615
Sept. 29— Across the Polar Seas (Sc.) 397
Sept. 30— A Convict's Heart (Am. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2 — Little -Moritz is Too Short (Com.)... 525
Oct. 2— Rangoon, India (Scenic) 400
Oct. 3— Pathe's Weekly No. 40 (Topical) 1000
Oct. 4 — Crazy Dope (Am. Com.) 663
Oct. 4 — Circus in Australia (Scenic) 325
Oct. 5 — The Squaw's Mistaken Love (Am. Dr.). 1000
Oct. 6— Flirts (Com. -Dr.) 813
Oct. 6 — Trained Dogs. — (Novelty) 180
Oct. 7— For Massa's Sake (Am. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9— Tbe Little Auinial Trainer (Dr.) 525
Oct. 9— Betty's Boat (Com.) 245
Oct. 9 — .Marvelous 'i'rausforraations (Novelty) 210
Oct. 10— Pathe's Weekly No. 41 (Topical) ...1000
Oct. 11 — Que on the Masher (Com.) 760
Oct. 11 — .Scenes on the I'. S. Ship Connecticut
(Topical ( 230
Oct. 12 — Romance of the Desert (Am. Dr.) ..1000
Oct. 13— Raffles Caught (Dr.) 715
Oct. 13 — Guerrero Troupe (Acrobatic) 210
Oct. 14 — Marooned (.\m. Dr.) 1000
SELIG.
Sept. 21— A Cup of Cold Water (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 22— Shipwrecked (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 25 — Two Orphans (1st reel) (Dr.) 1075
Sept. 26— Two Orphans (2d reel) (Dr.) 986
Sept. 28— Two Orphans (3d reel) (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 29 — John Oakhurst— Gambler (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2— A Summer Adventure (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 3— The Rival Stage Lines (Com.) 1000
Oct. 5 — Maud Muller (Dr. ) 1000
Oct. 6— The Artist's Sons (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9— An Indian Vestal (Dr.) 1000
Oct. W — Told in Colorado (Com. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 1'2— Out-Generaled (Com.) 1000
Oct. ].'?- Making a Six-Ton Cheese (Edu.) 425
Oct. 13 — Seeing Washington (Sc.) 575
VITAGRAPH.
Sept. 19 — How Millie Became an .\etress
(Com.) 1000
Sept. 20 — Beyond the Law (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 22— Forgotten (Dr.) lOon
Sept. 23 — Over the Chafing Dish (Com.)
Sept. 23— The Tired, Absent Minded Man
(0)m.) liKJ'i
Sept. 25 — By the Camp Fire's Flicker (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 26 — His Sister's Children (Com.) 1000
Sept. 27— A Western Heroine (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 29— Ninety and Nine (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 30 — Her Hero (Com.) 1000
Oct. 2— Our Navy (Topical) 1000
Oct. 3— The Wager (Com.) 1000
Oct. 4— The Mate of the John M. (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6 — Carr's Regeneration (Dr.) ,..1000
Oct. 7 — Ups and Downs (Com.) 1000
Oct. 9— Daddy's Boy and Mammy (Mil. Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 10— The Missing Will (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 11— The Indian's Flute (Dr.) 1000
Oct. l.'l— Answer of the Roses (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 14— By Way of Mrs. Biownins (Dr.) 1000
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SALE OR TKAOE — One Wurlitzer Automatic
Harp. Win sell for $300, or will consider on about
300 20 inch opera chairs. Must t>e In good condi-
tion. Address, BURT FIALA, 11 Burlington Ave.,
Dayton, Ohio.
THEATEK6 FOR SALE.
Moving Picture Theater fur sale. Seating ca-
pacity, 500. Fully equipped. Best location In the
city. Address, Manager of tbe Pastime Theater,
Lawrence, Mass.
FOE SALE — Paying moving picture and vaode-
vlUe theater seating 400, in live city of fourteen
thousand. Other business makes it necessary to sell
at tbe opening of the very best season. A snap
for some one. .\ct quick. Address, UNIQUE, care
.Moving Picture World, New York City.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED — Good scenario writers for special
work. Address, NATIONAL MOTION PICTUEES
CO.MPANY, Indianapolis, Ind.
WANTED — Manager, capable of handling large
motion picture theater seating 1,000. A man that
is smart, has plenty of Ideas, and knows tbe game.
.Salarv and percentage. Great opportunity for right
man. Apply W. S. BUTTERFIELD. Battle Creek,
Michigan.
WANTED — Stage carpenter and property man for
niovins: picture studio. References required. Per-
manent iKisition. Address, ABILITY, care Moving
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SITUATIONS WANTED.
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MISCELLANEOUS,
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Address, GEORGE, Box 462, Syracuse, N. Y.
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Address, NATIONAL MOTION PI(3TURES COM-
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us. METTILA & PAANANEN, Star Theater, Calu-
met, Mich.
■WANTED to sub-let fourteen reels. Independent
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hours from New York, .\ddress. J. V., care Mov-
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WILL RENT or buy moving picture theater with
stage large enough for small vaudeville acta. Ad-
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York City.
HAVE YOU a moving picture theater clearing
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
Independent Release Dates
AUEBICAM.
Sept. 11— Tbe Stage Bobbers of Sau Juau
(Dr.) 1000
Sept. 14— Tbe Mother of the Kanch (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 18 — The CJun Man (Ur.).. 1000
Sept. 21— The Claim Jumper (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 25— The Circular Fence (Com. Dr.) 1000
Sept. 28— The Bustler Sheriff (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2— The Love of the West (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 5— The Miner's Wife (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9 — The Land Thieves (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12— The Cowboy and the Outlaw (Dr.).. 1000
CHAMPION.
Sept. 11 — Charley's Buttle (Dr.)
Sept. la— The Bed Devils (Dr.) 950
Sept. 18 — Shenandoah ( Dr. ) 950
Sept. 20 — The Stolen Horse (Dr.) 950
Sept. 25 — The Black Horse Troop of Culver
(Scenic) 950
Sept. 27 — The Cook of the Banch (Com.) 950
Oct. 2— Barbara Frletchle (Dr.) 950
Oct. 4 — As Things Used To Be (Dr.) 950
Oct. 9 — The National Guard Encampment at
Fort Biley (Topical) 950
Oct. 11— What the Indians Did 950
ECLAIR.
Sept. 11 — How Poor Babies Are Beared In
Paris (Edu.) 630
Sept. 11 — How Teddy Lost His Bet (Com.)... 235
Sept. IS— Magic Music (Trick) 330
Sept. IS — When the Leaves Fall (Dr.) 665
Sept. 25 — A Just General (Military Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2 — Hearts and Eyes (Dr.) 630
Oct. 2— For Your Hats, Ladies! (Edu.) 370
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The Early Life of
David Copperfield
First of the Series from the Novel
By CHARLES DICKENS
Released Tuesday, October 17tli
The people who most affect the early life of
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Peggotty, Ham. Little Em'ly, Uncle Dan, Mr.
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The Satyr ^^
The Lady
Released Friday, October 20th
i\n artists model of the usual type, poses with a
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Little Em'ly and David Copperfield
Second of the Series, Released Tuesday, Oct. 24th
The Loves of David Copperfield
Third of the Series, Released Tuesday, Oct. Slst
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"Athletics
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The World's Championship Baseball Series of 1911
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"HE WAS A MILLIONAIRE" {Comedy)
Released October 11th
An especially good comedy of a man who thought he was a millionaire.
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LOVER'S RUSE" {SpUt Reel Comedy)
Released October 18th
Two good ones on one reel.
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**HIS MOTHER'S HYMN" {-Drama)
Released October 13th
A wonderfully clever and interesting drama of real life.
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A GIRL AND A SPY
Champs release for Monday, Oct. 16th, 1911
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Champs release for Wednesday, Oct. 18th, 1911
The ranch foreman is on trial for taking a life. One of the jurymen, a bank
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AFTER THE
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A Civil War story that will give
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deeds of bravery, cunning, strategy
and excitement. When the Confed-
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rest of the people in your theater.
Released Monday, October i6th.
(Copyright, 1911, by I. lu. P. Co.)
A corking good story of the min-
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with such fidelity to life in every little
detail that even the calloused old-
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Wednesday, October 18th, 1911
"Mike's Hero"
On one reel
C AST .
Mike Lincoln Flumer
The Hero William West
Mlke'8 Mother Louise Sydmeth
His Sweetheart Gertrude McCoy
Mike, the plumber, made a hero of a ragged
tramp because be thought he had saved his
lite. After the tramp had stolen Mike's
best girl and driven* Mike to the point of
suicide, he found the tramp hadn't saved his
life at all and he is promptly ejected.
"The Launching of the Battieship
Rivadavia"
Quincy, Massachusetts, August 26th, 1911.
The launching of the biggest hatUeship in
the world, built for the Argentine Republic,
Is graphically shown in all details, of great
interest throughout.
Tuesday, October 17th, 1911
"An Old Sweetheart
off Mine"
by James Whitcomb Riley
C AST .
The Dreamer Marc McDermott
The Old Sweetheart Miriam Nesbitt
Adapted from tlie well-known poem and
carried out in a novel way, the film conveys
all tlie poetic feeling of the original. The
verses are used as subtitles, so that the spec-
talor has one of the simple gems of literature
set before him with the living characters
conveying the action.
Friday, October 20th, 1911
"A Conspiracy Against the King"
from "The Cockerel"
By H. B. Marriott Watson
CAST.
"Gallopinj,- Dick," a Highwayman
Walter Edwin
A Nobleman Hobert Brower
Cicely. His Daogbter Mary Fuller
Her Sweetheart, a Conspirator
Harold M. Shaw
This is a >^pirited tale of old Englaud. in
which "Galloping Dick," one of the best
known of the gifted author's creations, plays
an important part. Although a highwayman,
he saves a young man from the conscMuences
of a rash action, and brings him and his
sweetheart together.
Saturday, October 21st, 1911
"Three of a Kind"
A trip through the Garden of the Gods,
Colorado.
CAST.
The Athlete James Gordon
The Beau Brummel Richard Keil
The Student Herbert Prior
The Girls f Mabel Trunuelle
( Laura Sawyer
Their Father Charles Button
An unusually clever comedy, played In the
most magnificent scenery in the world. Two
pretty girls, an obdurate papa, and three
young men, go through a series of adventures
terminating in a final scene which Is side
splitting.
Scene from "An Old Sweetheart of Mine.
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About 1,000 feet Code word " ATTAJI "
A Splendid Life-like Western Drama
About 1,000 feet
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About 1,000 feet Code word " BADLY "
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Released October 20th
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BIOGRAPH FILMS
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RELEASED OCTOBER 9th, 1911
ITALIAN BLOOD
An llluatratlon ol What Might Have Been the
Result ol Indllferenoe
In tlic little Italian home the wiic I'ccK she is ncKlcctc<l
and apparently it seems that her husband's love is growing
cold, lor he has become decidedly indifferent. She, there
fore, plans with her cousin to arouse his love through jeal-
ousy. At an Italian picnic, after repeated vain efforts to
draw her husbanfl's attentions towanl her, she starts off
with her cousin, passing in view of her husband. His licry
nature is violently aroused with jealousy, and rii>hinK'
home in a towering rage would have wreaked <lisaster to
the entire family, for his terrible suspicion jKiisons his
mind even against his two little children. He learns the
truth, however, and realizes now to what extreme the
result of his neglect would have driven him.
.{('proximate Length (ycj/^j feet.
RELEASED OCTOBER 12th, 1911
Trailing the Counterfeiter
This is another big mystery, on which the two famous
Biograph Sherlocks go to work. These two sleuths, as
before, nearly catch the criminal. When they read in the
newspapers of the mystery, they set out to solve it. They,
of course, trail the wrong man, while real detectives run
down the right one, and also arrest the sleuths for butting
in. The police captain, however, lets them go, but later,
when they, thinking they have discovered the crook's hiding
place, blow in the wall of the police station, they are
cooped up.
Approximate Length 520 feet.
JOSH'S SUICIDE
Josh doesn't like the way things go at home and decides to quit and get out. I^ter, his wife gets what purports to
be his farewell letter, which is intended to lead her to believe he has committed suicide. He, however, goes to New York
to have a good time, and he does "by gosh." The wife, believing herself a widow, makes a trip to New York with
her admirer. Well, you may guess the rest. During the course of this little comedy many attractive New York
scenes are shown.
Approximate Length 469 feet.
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RELEASES FOR NEXT WEEK
October 16th, 1911
THE UNVEILING
Saving a Young Man from Moral, Social and Maybe
Financial Ruin.
DRAMATIC
.'Ipproxiviate Length. 998 feet.
October 19th, 1911
THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY
Suggested by Press Commetti on the Tramp £;i.
D/IAIUATIC
Approximate Length 999 feet.
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Released Wednesday, October 11th
Length about 1000 feet
The Slavey^s Affinity
A pretty story of humble and sincere devotion. Peggy, the little drudge
of the boarding house, fairly worshipped the struggling lawyer. She's the
heroine but not the bride.
Released Thursday, October 12th
Length about 1000 feet
The Gambler^s Influence
Good deeds done bv a "bad man." A western that fairlv bristles with action.
Don't fail to get it.
Released Saturday, October 14th
Released Monday, October 16th
Length about 1000 feet
A Hot
T* •
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Atlantic City
New edition of a Lubin
comedy that made the world
laugh two years ago. Better
scenes, better acting, better
photography and the side-
splitting plot all carried out
with its unequalled rollicking,
roaring fun. You simplj' can-
not afiford to miss it. It's a
crowd-bringer.
Length about 1000 feet
The Maniac
A love comedy with "something domg' every second. Exceptionally fine
acting by Lubin's leading players and a plot that's a crackajack.
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Chicago: 208 N. Fifth Avenue
London: 45 Gerrard St., W.
Berlin: 35 Friedrich Str.
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LIFE PORTRAYALS
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"DADDY'S BOY AND MAMMY"
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9th
A war story of tlit- Soulli during the civil ojiiHict. A little Ikdv's love i>>r hi>
1 )ad(ly" leads hiiu to take big chances and Mammy helps him in the cause.
"THE MISSING WILL"
KENNEPH CASEY
.TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10th
A smiling face is often hid behind a black veil. .\ young woman marries an
elderly man for his money. After his death she tries to <lestroy hi.^ will, shutting
out his nephew, whose sweetheart finds the will and prevents the loss of his
inheritance.
Mli; LtVlli
"THE INDIAN FLUTE"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11th
An Indian romance picturesquely told, with all the splendor of nature's aid,
both in the character of the cast and the selection of the scenery.
"ANSWER OF THE ROSES" /^^
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th
A dramatic portrayal of impassioned love amid wild roses in sunny Italy. .\
jealous sister comes between two trusting, loving hearts, but her accusing con-
science happily reunites them.
MISS TIRNER
"BY WAY OF MRS. BROWNING"
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th
Mrs. Browning, the poetess, wrote a great many apt words, but never knew
her words would be used to heal the breach between two lovers. They did, and
this delightful drama shows how.
EARL WILLIAMS
Next Week
Next Week
"THE FIGHTIXG SCHOOLMASTER' —Southern Storv of Love and War. .. .Mondav. October i6
"VITAGRAPH MONTHLY"— Animated News Items .' Tuesday, October 17
"SELECTING HIS HEIRESS"— Broad Comedv Wednesday, October 18
"THE CABIN BOY"— Storv of Sea Friday, October 20
"LADY GO DIVA" — A Saxon Legend. Historic. Saturdav. October 21
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A Beautiful Story
of the days of witchcraft and the witch-
ery of love in the film
A Puritan Courtship
This excellent picture shows Puritanism
as it was in the bitter days of early New
England, where, in spite of blue laws and
solemn disapproval of youth and its happi-
ness. Love creeps in and sets them all by
the ears.
ABOUT 1000 FEET
RELEASED OCT. 21st
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A PRISONER of MEXICO
A stirring Military Drama based on the late Mexican Revolution.
The Kalem standard in producing plays of warfare
is well known. This picture abounds with thrilling
military action and contains a romantic love story.
Released MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd. Approximate Length, lOOO feet.
The
Lost Freight
Car
Released Wednesday,
Oct. 25th
Approximate Length, 1000 ft.
A Decidedly Origina
Railroad Drama
A freight car is lost in a
most unusual manner, but
is recovered by Jim. the
conductor, after several ex-
riling adventures. His cour-
a^,'e wins the good graces of
the railroad president and
the hand of the yardmaster's
daughter.
The
Peril of the
Plains
Released Friday,
Oct. 27th
Approximate Length, 1000 ft. _
Nancy and Bob, settlers'
children, are captured
by Indians, but escape
in a basket. This is only
one of several sensa-
tional incidents in this
picture which show the
indomitable spirit of the
earlv settlers.
Ifyouhaverxotyet arranged a Yhe CoIIeeTl BaWfl'' ^"^ ^'^^'°1"^^''"'
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RELEASED MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th
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A travel film of extreme beauty; must be seen to be appreciated.
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INDEX TO CONTENTS.
At>VKUTISI.V<; Knit KXHIBITORS Ill
AXTIDOTK TH rAMCS. A.\ 100
BUNNY. JOHN 112
CALENIt.M! '«f INDKTKNDENT RELEASES. .IP.T
CALENDAK UK LUENSED KEI-EASES lis
CARK'S HEOENERATION (Vltngrapli) Itxs
CHICAGO LETTER 117
COUMENTS ON THE EIL.MS (Independent) .. .130
COMMENTS ON THE KILMS (Licensed) 128
CREDIT WHERE PIE 106
EDLC.VTION .\ND SCIENCE 124
ESSANAY CO. PLANS GREAT BASEBALL
FILM ■. 114
. ACrrS AND COMMENTS 1(M
i;oiN<; .MIDI r Kansas city 120
HI .MAN SAi ItlKICK. THE (Reliance) 1««
INIIEI'ENDENT FILM STORIES IM
INI>EI'ENI>ENT RELEASE KATES IHJ
INyl HUES U2
LErrER.x KROM AN OLD EXHIBITOR 1<>7
LICENSED FILM STORIES 144
LICENSED RELEASE DATES IflO
1A)ST IN THE JINGLE (Selig) 108
MANlKACTniERS' ADVANCE NOTES 182
.MERCrUY ARC RECTIFIER 154
NEW ASPECTS OF THE MOVING PICTURE.. 105
NEW VAtDETTE THEATER OPENS 120
ORSERVAMONS »V OUR MAS ABOUT TOWK.IU
OKALE.M.S RETIRN IM
PROJECTION DEPARTMENT 123
RELIANCE INDER NEW MANAGEMENT. ... 133
REVIEWS OF NOTABLE FILMS lOft
SONi; SLIDE REI.E ASKS . \*0
STORIES OK THE FILMS (Iod'p«od*ot i IM
STORIES OF THE FIL^fS (LIcCBMd) 1*4
THANHOISER GETS AfSTIN FLOOD
PICTIRES IM
WITH THE WESTERN PRODICTRS US
WORKING THE SOUND EFFECTS 1M
ZIG0.MAR. 3 REEI.S (Eclair) IM
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
CARBON IMPORTXRS.
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"\X7^ E deem it a duty to register a protest against the
~ pornographic character of altogether too many
of the "popular" songs, that are thrust on the market
these days and that naturally tempt slide makers into
wrong channels. The assumption that the public wants
such songs, is not founded on anything stronger than
the pornographic instincts of the producer of the songs.
It seems a pity, that between such stupid efforts as "I am
looking for a nice young fellow, who is looking for a
nice young girl" and recent suggestive and indecent
compositions, which we are barred from naming, for
fear of soiling these pages, the production of songs has
degenerated into a distinct agency of evil. There may
be rowdies and degenerates, who delight in this sort of
thing, but to every normal human being it is like an
emetic and to the fathers of young daughters, who acci-
dentally and unsuspectingly wander into a place where
such songs are sung, a grievous scandal and mortifica-
tion. The slide makers should make a stand against
such salacious and vulgar songs.
'*
If we must have the illustrated song, let us have some-
thing that looks like the product of an intelligent and
decent human being. It is not always possible to find
and command talent for the composition of popular
songs, but it is always possible and always necessary to
keep these affairs within the limits of decency. Nothing
is more disgusting, than an Anglo-Saxon effort at the
"double entendre," at glossing filth and impurity and
smothering a risque joke in a mass of cunning words.
The Latin races have a more or less unenviable talent
for such things. The Englishman or American trying
to imitate this slippery grace never succeeds beyond be-
ing vulgar. The exhibitor, who allows a succession of
choruses of questionable songs to form part of his eve-
ning's program is making a grave mistake on his own
account and injuring the industry at large. In other
parts of this country, we mean outside of New York
City, such things would not be tolerated by the audiences.
It would be well for composers and slide makers to bear
in mind that this city is only a very small part of the
country and outside of New York it is an axiom in the
amusement business that decency pays. A censorship
of "popular songs" seems far more necessary than a
censorship of pictures.
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T N last week's issue The Movixg Picture World
■*■ told a deeply interesting and most significant story.
It appears, that after the manner of their kind, certain
theatrical managers pitchforked a so-called musical com-
edy into a Southern city, where people of refinement and
intelligence have long made their home. The theater,
where this attempt to foist indecent "comedy" upon the
people was made, is accounted the largest in the city.
The company carried no orchestra and as the best musi-
cians were all in the employ of the moving picture houses
there was no orchestra. The production, as might have
been expected, proved a woeful failure.
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The significant feature of the situation, and one. which
must please every true friend of the moving picture, was
the way in which the press of the city sang the praises
of the pictu;-e and instituted comparisons between the
"legitimate" attraction of doubtful value and the moving
picture. All were full of appreciation of the clean and
wholsesome character of the pictures. Indeed it may
well be contended, that the picture was responsible for the
creation of a discriminating public taste, which utterly
rejected such a prurient piece of stage work as "The Girl
from Rector's." The defeat of such a play is a distinct
victory for the photoplay. The case is typical. Every-
where patrons of amusements have become more critical
and exacting through habitual attendance at decent mov-
ing picture entertainments. The Moving Picture
World has always and unswervingly fought for a policy
of clean, wholesome pictures and for a becoming respect
of public opinion. To see our policy bear fruit in such
a way and work out practically as well as theoretically
must be a source of just gratification to every true and
honest friend of the moving picture.
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"D EPORTS from France are to the effect, that Sarah
-'■^ Bernhardt, the greatest actress of the age, if not
of all ages, has at last consented to pose before the mov-
ing picture camera. There is a lack of further detail,
we do not know, in what parts she will appear and when
the final arrangements will be completed. While waiting
for more definite information on the subject, it is well
to state, that the appearance of this marvelously gifted
woman before the camera will bring the glories and
lessons of her art home to many millions, who would
otherwise have been deprived of that pleasure and bene-
fit. It is to be hoped that some reels at least will be pre-
served for future generations, for a histrionic genius of
the type of Sarah Bernhardt may not shine again on the
theatrical firmament for many years to come. Siddons
and Ristori and all their art and their gifts died with
them, but thanks to the moving picture, it may in future
well be said, of great actors and actresses that not only
their spirit, but its embodiment will live after them.
* * *
TTHE bias of historians is one of the misfortunes of
-*- civilization. What English historian may be ac-
quitted of prejudice? Even the admirable Hallam was
but human and his impartiality has almost passed into
a literary proverb. Not inaptly some critic has called
the scintillating Macaulay's work "a huge Whig pam-
phlet." American history has suffered to even a greater
extent from bias and prejudice of historians. The cine-
matograph is utterly without bias and prejudice and pur-
ports to be nothing more than a recorder. We could
afford in exchange for twenty thousand feet of moving
pictures, showing the life and events of the Elizabethan
period, to throw all the historians of that period, from
Froude down, into the waste-basket of time. As a vin-
dicator of truth and facts the moving picture, showing
history, is without an equal. A little while ago a some-
what acrimonious controversy raged in G. A. R. circles
and in the magazines as to the responsibility of the
crushing Union defeat at Chancellorsville. Such con-
troversies lose nothing in bitterness, because the battles,
which form the subjects of them, have been fought in
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the lonp^ ago. liven Waterloo is tuuj^lit over in type
about every ten years. A few reels of pictures taken
on or near the spot would make such quarrels impossible
in the future.
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A NEWS dispatch from a town in New Jersey tells the
■^*' story of a lad who stole his cni|)loycr's money and
ran away. Of course he had been induced to commit the
crime by the bad moving picture, and it is about time
that the authorities, etc., etc. Not at all. my dear reform-
ing enthusiast, not at all; in fact nothing of the kind.
and iiidecil just the contrary. Why this boy with the
unlawful loot in his pocket saw a good, clean moral pic-
ture, showing that boys arc sure to gel the worst of it
and that honesty is the only correct jx.licy. Thr
so worked on his mind that he went back to his e;
made partial rrsiitutifm and registered a vow to be iicrc-
after a good man and observe the laws of God and men.
With lawyers stung into righteousness by the sight of a
realistic picture of Hell, and bad Ixjys turned into the path
of honesty the vulgar estimate of the picture as a crime
breeder will have to be thoroughly revised.
New Aspects of the Moving Picture.
By W. Stepuen Bush.
'HP ME worn-out newspaper phrase, "Moving pictures
■■■ corrupt the morals of the young," bids fair to give
way to another stereotyped expression : "The possibili-
ties of the moving picture." It is a phrase of much gen-
tler import, and sliows an effort, however vague and
groping, to express the change in the attitude of the gen-
eral public toward the moving picture. It is too early to
expect an intelligent and painstaking appreciation of the
picture in the daily press ; editors and reporters seem as
yet unable to go one inch below the surface of things.
Nevertheless it is a good sign and argoies well for juster
journalistic treatment of this great invention. The recent
attempt to coin human misfortune into dollars through
moving pictures, happily unsuccessful, brought from
many a newspaper an open or implied acknowledgment
of the progress of the picture.
The power and intensity of the moving picture, its
direct, yet subtle and lasting influence on mind and mem-
ory, have often been dwelt upon in these columns and
make discussion as to the importance of the picture in
the field of morals timely and appropriate.
In promoting feelings of toleration, compassion and
humanitarian sentiments generally, the picture has long
ago rendered and is constantly rendering services to
mankind. It is able to foster and develop such senti-
ments because it sharpens, quickens and intensifies what
W. E. H. Lecky in his "History of the Morals of Eu-
rope"' has so happily desigfnated as the "REALIZING
F.-XCULTY." That profound and sympathetic judge of
human nature knew nothing of moving pictures, yet noth-
ing ever penned has a more forceful meaning, when ap-
plied to the picture, than the lines that we now venture to
quote from the book mentioned. Says the author:
"... The power of realization forms the chief tie be-
tween our moral and intellectual natures. In order to
pity suffering, we must realize it and the intensity of
our compassion is usually proportioned to the vividness
of our realization."
Perhaps an illustration, made for the purposes of
comparison will make this point perfectly clear. Let
us assume that a great catastrophe has overtaken a
certain portion of the world ; to be more specific let
us say we are dealing with the fearful earthquake that
not long ago laid waste the fairest parts of Italy. The
reported destruction of life, the misery inflicted on un-
happy survivors, the loss of property, will make far
less impression on us than the death of a single indi-
vidual, if this individual was our neighbor and we
saw him in the flesh every day and were constant wit-
nesses of his affairs. Our realizing faculty is only slight-
ly and superficially touched in one instance and deeply
stirred in the other. It all depends on the vividness of
our impressions. In other words, what is immediately
present and visible to us. most strongly moves our real-
izing faculty and influences our will.
Again, take two men, who make an appeal to the
rhanty of an audience for the sufferers through some
great natural calamity. One uses words, either spoken
or printed, the other produces pictures of the calamity
taken on the spot. Which of the two will appeal more
effectually to our realizing faculty and through that to
our hearts?
We will quote once more the words of Lecky, so emi-
nently true of the moving picture. He writes: "If our
benevolent feelings are thus the slaves of our imagina-
tion, if an act of realization is a necessary antecedent
and condition of compassion, it is obvious that any in-
fluence that augments the range and power of this real-
izing faculty is favorable to the amiable virtues (or hu-
manitarian feelings)."
Mark the words. ".Any influence that augments the
range and power of the realizing faculty." Of what in-
fluence is this truer, to what influence is it more applica-
ble than the influence of the moving picture? Instinct-
ively or intuitively one company of American film-
makers at least has fitted its pictures to this philosophy
of moving the "amiable virtues" and increasing humani-
tarian sentiments, feelings of pity, of compassion and
toleration. We could this moment name scores and
scores of Biograph pictures which owe their success and
popularity to the clever appeal they make to the realizing
faculty.
Go to a moving picture entertainment in neighborhoods
where the struggle for daily bread makes a judicious
feeding of the mind and heart an exceedingly difficult
problem, or take a moving picture house in the remoter
rural communities, and the slightest effort at observation
will convince you that the moving picture accomplishes
an educational or rather ethical work of no mean value
and proportion. "To an uneducated man." says Lecky,
"all classes, modes of thought and existence, foreign to
his own. are unrealized, while every increase of knowl-
edge brings with it an increase of insight and therefore
of sympathy. But the addition to his knowledge is the
smallest part of this change. The realizing faculty is
itself intensified. Every book he reads accustoms him
to rise above the objects immediately present to his
senses, to extend his realization into new spheres and
produce in his imagination the thoughts, feelings and
characters of others."
May we not say the same in a much higher degree of
"every picture he sees?" The picture produces and pre-
serves impressions with a vividness inconceivable to the
reader of a mere book.
Half a dozen people were looking at the filming of a
story with which they were familiar. They had read and
re-read the book dozens of times and felt quite confident
that they had exhausted its stock of thoughts and sensa-
tions. They soon found cause to amend their views as
the pictures gave body and actuality to that which they
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had up to that time only seen in the haze of their own
imaginations. Their reahzinj^ faculty awoke with a
start and was soon kept busy absorbing new impressions,
new thoughts and new sensations.
l!ut recently the moving picture has taken a hold on the
peoples of the h'ar East, a large percentage of them sav-
ages or .semi-barbarians. The Chinese, the Hindoos, the
many tribes, that i)eoplc the islands of .Asiatic waters
have, according to most reliable and authentic reports,
been attracted to the moving picture as a teacher, and
much may justly be expected for the civilization of these
nations through the picture. Here again the words of
Lecky are so apt and striking that they deserve quota-
tion : " . . .. The transition of men from a barbarous or
semi-civilized to a highly organized state brings with
it . . . the introduction of refined and intellectual
tastes . . . the rapid multiplication of ties of con-
nection between all classes and nations. . .
In our own country the picture ought to attest and
approve its value as an ethical teacher in the combating
and removing of prejudices of all kinds. A promotion
of brotherly feeling and mutual tolerance is surely no
visionary object. Hundreds, we may say thousands, of
pictures have a salutary effect in these directions, more
thorough, salutary and lasting than theater, school or
church could hope to produce. Toleration is a pro-
nounced afifirmative tendency of the age and has such
apostles as Emerson, Browning and Maeterlinck. It is
strongly represented on the stage, and there is every
reason to believe that the moving picture is destined to
play no small part in the spread of this practical and
most useful sentiment, in so many instances the basis and
condition of i)hilanthropic achievement and intellectual
progress.
An Antidote to Panics.
Ax article in a recent issue of "The Western Elec-
trician" is well worth reprinting. It refers to the
crass ignorance of the general public in most things elec-
trical. We believe it ought to be circulated by the ex-
hibitors among their patrons, for little aid is to be ex-
pected in enlightening the public in such matters, as far
as the dailv press is concerned. Here is the article in
full. ' ,
"While reason can hardly be said to hold sway in time of
a panic, and though the crowd unthinkingly rushes out of
a theater at a cry of "Fire" following the blowing out of a
fuse, it does seem that a little wider and surer knowledge
of electrical matters would decrease the loss of life from
such causes. A recent and notable instance is that of the
fire scare which occurred last Saturday at Cannonsburg. Pa.
"in that case the cause of the panic was the blowing out
of a fuse in the moving picture booth. There was a loss of
nearly thirty lives from the resultant panic.
"Had a fair proportion of those present been previously
informed by reading or experience as to the nature of such
an occurrence, the fire-proof booth construction required by
the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the absence
of any danger, the panic would no doubt have been averted.
"There seems to be a rather general lack of knowledge
about electrical matters by those not directly connected with
some branch of the industry. As an example may be cited
the fact that a large percentage of the people using the street
cars every day are almost without an idea of their mode of
operation. It' is for this reason that there is very often a
near-panic when, as a result of an overcrowded car. a circuit-
breaker goes out.
"There is no way absolutely to prevent the frenzied rush
of people that follows a flash, but to acquaint them pretty
thoroughly with the cause would at least lessen danger. As
the number of those familiar with the harmlessness of such
a fla>h and with electricity in general increase, there will
be more faith in the safety of modern appliances."
The moral to be drawn from the fire at Cannonsburg
is the necessity of making the public acquainted with the
electric devices and appliances commonly used in con-
nection with running a moving picture entertainment. Ig-
norance is the parent of fear and knowledge destroys
fear. You cannot expect the public to enlighten itself,
but give them a few plain facts that they can easily un-
derstand and digest and one of the most fruitful of all
causes of panic will have been effectually removed.
Credit Where Credit is Due.
By Ei'JiS WiNTiiKoi' Sargent.
IX discussing a recent article in the Dramatic Mirror,
suggesting that the man who developed the author's
idea into a real scenario be given joint credit with
the author on the film, an old time director advanced an-
other reason as to why a credit line would be useful.
"Of course the idea is to keep down the chance of a
director making a reputation with one concern and taking
it over to another company," he explained, "but there are
so few companies that this does not hold good and the
manufacturer would get his money back in another way.
If I had my name on the film just "good enough" wouldn't
be good at all.
"Xow when I make the sort of picture that the old
man looks at and merely says 'Huh !' I know that I'm
doing enough, because it's useless to expect praise from
him, and I have side-stepped blame. But if I had to stand
for the stulT under my own name, you can bet I'd break
a leg to get the film into the best shape I know how."
The point is of more than passing interest. It cannot
be denied that the use of names of photoplayers has not
alone attracted a better class of players, but it has given
incentive to those who already were established. The
players feel that they are working for something more
than the money they are paid, and they put in to their
work more of that quality that money cannot buy. They
are working for reputation and the return that reputation
will bring and, while it may mean a slightly increased
salary roll, it means a more than compensating improve-
ment in the quality of the film.
It is no more than human for a player to use the great-
est endeavor only when the reward is adequate. Miss
b^lorence Turner, for example, has been a consistently
earnest and conscientious player ever since she went to
the Vitagraph Company to begin her photoplay career.
She always has given am])le return in work for her com-
pensation, and always has done the best that is in her. but
no matter how eager she may have been to do her best,
to advance her work and her reputation with the firm,
she must find an added incentive in the fact that the public
now knows and applauds, not "The Vitagraph Girl," but
Florence Turner. Just as the sight of the goal puts new
life into the distance runner and enables him to wind up
his race in a burst of speed, so does the knowledge that
she is to get the praise for good work done spur her to
greater effort.
The distance man has run his race for twenty miles,
doing the best that is in him. but the spurt that would be
a human impossibility at the end of the fifteenth mile
comes unconsciously with the sight of home and the run
in is made at a rate of speed that may surprise even the
runner himself. It is the same way with photoplay. Bet-
ter work is possible where there is an end in sight.
It is no different in the case of the producer. If he
knows that he is required to come up to a certain standard,
he does not try to give more than that, but he cannot give
the same results that are ])ossible where credit is given,
because the incentive is not there : he lacks the mental
stimulus of the thought that he will be praised for what
is good and damned for poor work. He is fighting under
his own flag instead of the trade-mark of the firm, and
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in liiin. there is a l)cttcr "best" possible only wlicre tlie
fullest incentive exists.
The manufacturer cannot be blamed for wantin)^ to
preserve the incojjnito of player and producer, for the
iPNtinct of self-preservation is a natural law and the
"star" system invariably creates abuses. Twice in the
last twenty years the writer has observed the outworking
of this system, tirst in j:^rand opera and later in vaudeville.
Abbey, SchoefFel and (irau raised up a I'rankenstein in
the creation of stars and a ten-year {\gh\ has not yet
brought the vaudeville iieadliiicrs under the complete
control of the manat^ement. I'nlcss the situation be
handled with care, salaries are apt to become exorbitant
in the case of favorites, but there is a difTerence between
the use of players' names and the overbooming of some
favorite.
The Ixxjming of Miss I'lorence Lawrence by the Imp
ccmipany, and the counter booming of Miss Turner by the
X'itagraph merely anticipated what was certain to occur,
for i)ersoiiality is the chief asset of the |)laycr, and the fav-
orite makes more money for a management than the man
or woman whose technique is superb, but whose personal-
ity is cold. Photoplay does not differ from the dramatic
stage in this particular and the manager can only avail
himself of the advantages derived from the exi)loitation
of personality since the situation has run away from him.
but since credit is given the player, why not credit the man
whose intelligent direction makes the ensemble perfect?
LETTERS OF AN OLD EXHIBITOR TO A NEW FILM
MAKER.
Last Instalment.
Saratoga Springs. 1911.
Dear Old Man: The nights are very cold now and as a
result the big fish in the lake are coming clo«e to shore to
find their food. This is the ideal time for catching big pick-
erel and I have about half a dozen lines working all the time.
While watching the lines 1 think of a good many things and
as I have not caught a single fish in a whole day you will
understand why my remarks may be a trifle peppery here
and there.
Let me ask you two questions:
To what extent is the production of moving pictures an
art?
To what extent are the claims of cinematography as an
art recognized by makers and exhibitors of films?
There are. according to a popular flattering estimate some-
thing like 00.000.000 of us in Uncle Sam's domain and all of
us. infants in arms alone excepted, rally day after dav under
the flag of the dollar. We till the soil, work in factory or
office from Monday to Saturday night and again from Mon-
day to Saturday, while the years roll round and we become
dull creatures of routine. To save us entirely from becoming
unsightly curious two-legged machines for earning money
we have nothing but the national game, which is dead in win-
ter, such noble sports as prize fighting and horse racing,
with an occasional lynching thrown in. the circus and the
stage. The yellow press is constantly gaining new fields and
the day seems not far distant when Boston and San Fran-
cisco will rival New York in the journalistic pandering to
the worst instincts of human nature.
We see two encouraging signs on the horizon. One. the
progress of the stage in the last quarter of a century and the
other the development of the decent and uplifting moving
picture.
Some German philosopher, according to a popular maga-
zine, expects art to die in a short time. I can imagine him.
long-bearded, long-haired and passionately devoted to meta-
physics and delicatessen. He says, that commercialism is
even now busy writing the epitaph of art and that the pall
bearers will be (metaphoricallj- speaking onlj-) our own noble
captains of industry.
That brings us around to the first question propounded
above. To what extent is the moving picture an art? The
presence of artistic elements cannot be denied even in pho-
tography, plain and simple. The imitative instinct, the foun-
dation of every art. is surely present in the moving picture
It is not. as some imagine, a pure mechanical device. The
mechanical device is only used to perpetuate and reproduce
the |iri>iliuts 01 «kill and an \rt. n is .»
art. The displav of true art in any »l»ai A»
and nations. .National trnipcr.inirnl it a ii i lie
Italians have for centuries produced Krcat • I their
nation has shown the keenest and quickest ,. ton of
art, not because the Italian hlund it hotter or i he
sun is warmer, but because on all sides ihcy arc led
by magnilicent and beautiful manifeiitationi of art. VVitiicts
"The Stfines of Venice."
If the moving picture will in the il.i pnwer
to develop artistic instincts in our |»> a de-
sire for ami an appreciation of th<- Ix-.m; iin a .vm >!■• a ser-
vice to tlu- nation, which it is diHicuIt to cxaKgeratc.
V\'hethe;- such a hope is justilialile wil' i'-'.<'i,i l.r-L.rlv on
the answer to the second query: To w iie
claims of cinematography as an art re. rr«
and exhibitors of films? One would have tu oc lilind in eye
and in heart do n(»t recognize the fact, that ninny of the j>ro-
ducers regard cinematography as an art t<I-
ingly and that many- more have an o< 11.
which they manage to express passing wn m me nio\ing
picture
We derive great hope from the dcvelo'-- ■••" ■• '!•• -• -kc
With here and there an actor, of great gi" -ht
of ability the American stage of fifty y< 'ie,
ignoble and <iften borrowed its "art" from the circut. It
reflected indeed the condition of the great masses of the
people, whose Puritan ignorance seemerl to be invincible.
In no other country in the world would the latr Phineas
r. Barnum have become a national celebrity, at v." '• lh
the leading journals broke forth into columns y.
He. unconsciously, voiced the "artistic sentimeiii- ■.■ ilie
tountry by measuring the merit of theatrical or semi-thea-
trical enterprises strictly in dollars and crnt« He and the
men of his type, not quite extinct to-<lay. invited the people
to see the elephant or hear Jenny Lind, nr)t because the ani-
mal was a wonder, or the singer had a marvelous voice, but
because it cost so many thousands of dollars to bring the
pachyderm to America and it cost so much per week to
make the artist warble.
.Another hopeful sign for the friends of trtie art in the
future development of the moving picture is the progress we
have made in music. True, we still insist on ;■' ■ ' .'"ong the
salaries of the distinguished artists, who ha\' ime to
our opera, as an infallible gauge of their arti- 'y. but
then the habits of a generation are not unlearned in a year.
We have fine conservatories to-day in our country and the
reproach that we listen well enough to hear a dollar bill drop
in a boiler shop, but can hardly tell the difference between
the air of Yankee Doodle and a "motif" in Tarsifal" is no
longer true.
The Tuscan bard, wandering through "the clement ob-
scure" or in plain English, going through Hell, was asked
by one of the spirits: "Lives my friend in the glad world
above?" "Lives?" answered the poet with tremendous scorn.
"He eats and drinks and puts on clothing."
Living is more than "eating, drinking, and putting on
clothing." If it were not. the dressed-up lapdog or the har-
nessed horse would live as much as we. The love of art and
beauty makes us sure that we are better.
P. S — I have finally landed one of the largest pickerel in
Lake Lonely and as a result feel kindly toward the entir*
world. When I sit down after my terrific struggle to inv
last dinner at Newman's I wil! establish a record. O. E.
ALSOP— ECKER.
Mr. John T. .•Msop. of Jacksonville, Fla.. one of the en-
thusiastic converts to motion pictures of Mr. F. T. Mont-
gomery, and an officer of the Montgomery .\musement Com-
pany, dropped into the office of The Moving Picture World
the other day to say good-by before returning to Jackson-
ville. From a chance word dropped by Mr. Alsop, quickly
picked up by the editor, we managed to pry him loose from
the interesting information that he came to New York to
attend his own wedding. The happy event occurred at
Calvary Baptist Church, New York, in the presence of a
few friends of the contracting parties, on September 20.
The bride was Mrs. Ella G. Ecker. a charming and accom-
plished woman. While Mr. .Msop is not an old man. he
has lived the life of a bachelor for some years and admits
that he had doubts of ever being anything else; but he
frankly confessed that his last two weeks' experience had
convinced him that he had missed half his lite, though he
was catching up fast. The World extends every good wish
possible, including long life and unalloyed happiness, to Mr.
and Mrs. Alsop.
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"ZIGOMAR" (Eclair).
(Three Reels.)
t^OR some months past a most sensational and fascinating
-'■ story, published in serial installments in a leading
Parisian journal, had aroused the interest and curiosity, not
alone of Paris, but of France. The story came from the pen
of Leon Sazie, who has, on occasions, shown flashes of the
wit and power of Hugo and Maupassant. Readers of English
fiction had little difficulty to detect, even under the distinct
French garb of "Zigomar," their old friends Sherlock Holmes
and Professor Moriarity. Let it not be inferred, however,
that the French version of the Conan Doyle idea yields one
jot to the English prototype, either in rapidity of action or
fertility of invention. On the contrary, the French elabora-
tion of the idea has attractions which are all its own. It
introduces a marvelous variety of scenes in the gay and
romantic life of Paris and varies it with a trip into the
heart of the Swiss Alps. We do not wonder that the story
hidden burden into a river. The driver is arrested on sus-
picion and the box on the wagon is opened by two gen-
darmes, who find their chief within, half dead. The driver,
taking advantage of the excitement, mounts the horse of
one of the gendarmes, but i= hotly pursued by Broquet, who
has quickly recovered from his stupor. A most realistic and
thrilling scene ensues. Broquet shoots at the fleeing rider
and brings him wounded to the ground, and a moment
later himself topples from his horse, which has been shot
from ambush by one of the followers of Zigomar. The
bandit gives Broquet information which leads to new pur-
suits and hairbreadth escapes. The scenes in the Alps, where
Zigomar has gone to rob hotels, are taken from nature in
a country where nature is most charming, wonderful and
impressive. The ascent of the mountain by the disguised
robber and a distinguished company, of which Broquet, also
in disguise, forms a part, is rich in realistic incident. Zigo-
mar falls down the side of a glacier for a distance that seems
alarmingly long to the spectator. The scenes in the Moulin
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Scenes from "Zigomar" (Eclair).
has been compared to "The Wandering Jew" and "Rocam-
bole." The Eclair Company has now filmed this romance
of mysterj^ and crime and has devoted three reels to the
subject. If the book was thrilling and absorbing, the reels
are very much more so. With some reservations, hereafter to
be made, this production is a masterpiece of the art which
prefers for its special field the world of to-day and seeks to
hold the mirror up to modern life. In point of acting, set-
tings and attention to detail, no film production is worthy of
higher praise. The characters of Sherlock Holmes and Pro-
fessor Moriarity are taken respectively by Paulin Broquet
and Zigomar. The actors, taking these parts, are masters
of their art. With many of the original and clever touches
that abound in every reel, the first few scenes impress this
fact upon the spectator very forcibly by showing on the
screen the contrast between the two men in the most striking
scenes and costumes that are to follow. It would transcend
the limits allowed for this review, were we to attempt even
a condensed description of the numerous plots and counter-
plots, which develop out of a battle of wits between Broquet
and Zigomar. We can only allude briefly to some of the
most notable scenes. In the crypt of the Church Saint
Magloire a secret passageway allows Zigomar, the chieftain
of the modern bandits, to hold revels or councils of his evil
band. This hiding place, shown in a startlingly realistic
manner in the film, is discovered by Broquet. who, encased
in a suit of steel, disguises himself as the reposing statue
of a knight upon one of the tombstones. He boldly advances
into the secret retreat of the bandits and is caught in a trap,
specially prepared for prospective intruders by the craft and
cunning of the wily Zigomar. Broquet is carried away in a
wooden box on a wagon that is to unload its living but
Rouge, the "Danse des Feux FoUets" (Fire Dance), the pro-
cession preceding the arrival of the dancer, the groupings
of uncommonly handsome women, ranging from the "petite"
to the statuesque and all faultless types, is a spectacle, the
like of which, for art, power and charm, we have never seen
in moving pictures before.
Photographically, these pictures are nothing less than per-
fection. The traces of the superior skill of an able producer
and "regisseur" are felt throughout. To give the picture
due and full appreciation, pages would be necessary instead
of columns.
"CARR'S REGENERATION" (Vitagraph).
Carr's regeneration, or the regeneration of a "grouch," is
a story along new lines. Carr is evidently a discontented
miserable fellow, at odds with everybody; he does not seem
to have a kindly streak in his nature, or a good word in his
mouth. The story begins with him leaving the hospital,
which he does in disdain, without a word of thanks to those
who have cared for and cured him, snatching his discharge
as though it were something he was entitled fo and which
was being withheld from him.
Finding employment in a children's park, he acts like a
bear among the young people, and is disrespectful to the
young ladies in charge. A crippled girl is especially anxious
to please and reconcile him, but he treats her with equal
resentment; even when she tells him that the boys are going
to resent his treatment by some trick, he angrily drives her
from him. The boys, however, succeed in turning the hose
on him, and give him a good drenching.
.A.bout this time a young lady points out to him the rotten
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Scene from "Carr's Regeneration" (Vitagraph).
condition of the rope of the children's swing. Carr goes to
procure a new one, but stops to "take a nap"; aroused by
shouting he hastens to the children and finds that through
his delay his little crippled friend has fallen from the swing
through the breaking of the rope. This event strikes home
to his conscience in so thorough a manner as to bring about
his regeneration.
Carr is now a changed man, respectful to his superiors
and kindly to all the children, by whom he is soon regarded
with great joy as he shows great big brotherly interest in
all their games. The former "grouch" is now a generous,
kindly soul.
This is a playlet, the burden of which falls chiefly on the
character of Carr. which is well sustained by Mr. E. K.
Phillips well supported by Vitagraph talent.
"LOST IN THE JUNGLE" (Selig).
"Lost in the Jungle," the last of the great series of Selig
films produced last winter, in which wild animals have been
used in the development of the story, and of which "Back
to the Primitive" and "Captain Kate" have proved notable
productions, will be released Monday. October 26. It is
understood that the Selig Company will not discontinue the
production of films of this type and that another series will
be prepared during the approaching winter.
Mr. \Vm. N. Selig believes that "Lost in the Jungle" is
the climax of the series. Miss Kathlyn Williams, who ap-
pears in the principal role, says that over eight weeks were
required to train the elephant to perform his part, and that
many hundreds of oranges, bananas and other tempting
fruits were bestowed on the big animal before he was quite
won over to play the role of deliverer. Nor must we forget
the important assistance rendered by "Big Otto," the well-
known animal trainer, during the weeks of persistent and
patient rehearsal.
Every one who views the picture will feel like hugging the
ponderous brute when he kneels and assists the helpless girl
to catch his ears with her hands, in the meantime making
a seat of his trunk on which she rests, as he ploughs his w.iy
through the thick undergrowth of the jungle. It is a thrilling
rescue and fairly startles one by its novelty and realism.
Another thrill is promised in the girl's encounter with a
leopard. Shortly before this scene appears, we witness a
fierce fight between two leopards and a wild hog. the latter
coming out victor. This prepares us for the presence of
leopards in the girl's vicinity, and when we see her crouch
and listen intently, as she gazes into the depths of the
forest, we are prepared for a life and death struggle. The
large knife that she carries is gripped more firmly and, like
a rta<h, a leopard rushes torward her and springs full upon
her head. The next view taken by the camera shows the
girl lying wounded and spent, while beside her lies the
leopard turning over on his back in the death throes.
In the making of this scene Miss Williams suffered such
severe scalp wounds from the animal's claws that nine
stitches were required to close them. and she was covered with
blood to herwaist. .\ leopard is very fond of wild chickens, and
at the first rehearsal of the scene, before the man
began to turn the handle, everything went well. ken
was thrown slightly behind and to one side of Mi?- >< ...i.ims.
as the animal was loosed from his cage, so that he fairly
caught sight of its fall. In the second trial the chicken was
thrown directiv behind Miss Williams, out of the camera's
field; and although the leopard saw that the chicken had
been thrown, he did not see it fall, and concluded that it
was under Miss Williams. The courage shown by this
lady, and her wonderful influence over wild animals, in the
production of this film, are really remarkable.
"THE HUMAN SACRIFICE" (Reliance).
Under the title of "The Human Sacrifice, or the Bride of
the Nile." the Reliance Company has released a remarkably
fine subject. The picture i> ba*cd upon the Eg>-ptian legend
to the effect that a sacrifice to the Spirit of the Nile of a
beautiful maiden was necessary to insure an abundance of
water, so indispensable to the growth of the corn. In a
succession of scenes are shown the people praying for rain;
appealing to Pharaoh and to their gods for relief from the
drouth which threatens to creat a famine among them.
After much incantation, the priests announce that living
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sacrifice to Isis is demanded, and the populace forthwith
bring lambs, cattle and otiier living creatures as an offering
to the gods. Finally the priests announce that a maiden
must be sacrificed. Several are brought, that a selection may
be made. One is chosen by the high priest. While the girl's
relatives are reconciled, her lover is frantic with grief and
plans to rescue her from the fate that is decreed. His
mob scenes have the stamp of reality and are convincing.
Beautiful photography completes this masterful subject
which will be welcomed by every exhibitor and which will
add to the reputation of Reliance.
Scene from "The Human Sacrifice" (Reliance).
attempt is unsuccessful, and in the final >cene the maiden is
cast into the waters of the Nile.
The several scenes are marked with grandeur of settings
and by the splendid action of the players. Egyptian archi-
tecture in all its barbaric splendor and magnificence charac-
terizes every scene. The assembling of the people and the
EXHIBITORS' AND LECTURERS' KEY TO DANTE'S
INFERNO.
The Moving Picture World, anxious to see the great
artistic production of Dante's Inferno (Milano Films) prop-
erly presented, has printed the above-named book for the
purpose of aiding the exhibitor who wishes to show the
attraction in his house. The book is based upon the pre-
sentation of the reels at Baltimore and Pmvidence under
the direction of W. Stephen Bush. Lecture, music and
effects all have an important share in the successful presenta-
tion, and the author with considerable care and patience
has gone over every single scene and given it a proper
placing. The lecture, which may be easily learned, runs in
exact conformity with the action on the screen, and for this
reason is welcome to every audience. Wherever possible
the words of the poet have been followed in the lecture.
In the matter of efiEects. experience has shown that the
effects indicated in the hook are, without exception, ap-
propriate and striking. Effects worked by a competent
man, carefully following the instructions laid down in the
book, add very much to the force and realism of the picture.
It is plain that a proper presentation will get more money
and secure a longer engagement than a careless and ig-
norant handling. This will be doubly true by the time the
films get around to the later exhibitors, for the novelty of
the thing will then have worn off a little and a proper
presentation will be more important than ever.
The book contains a set of press notices, full instructions
to lecturer, piano player and operator, a very complete lec-
ture and much other matter, such as special keys, a biog-
raphy of Dante, some of which may with advantage be re-
printed for genera! distribution among the audience. The
price of the book is $i.oo. Special rebates are given when
auantities are ordered.
Scene from "Lost in the Jungle" (Selig).
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Ad\ ertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES VVlNTHkOP SARGENT.
FULL page advertisements of photo playhouse!* are rare,
indeed, but the I'laza Theater. \Va>iliinKton. D. C .
take> a page of tlie Herald every Sunday niorninR.
innuuncinK' the liill-, for the week, each title accompanied
hy a two Ivy three and a halt inch cut sliowmy a scene fr'>m
the reel The F'la/a, if we are not mistaken, is under the
management of Tom Moore, who used to represent the Gen-
eral I'ilm ( tympany in that city, though Independent reels
an- made the attraction at the house.
I-ull-paKe advertising is a welcome sign of enterprise, but
iinie>s the page is the result of a special deal, it would seem
that a more effective use of the advertising appropriation
might have been made by diverting a portion of the money
to the Post, reaching a broader ticid of reader^, though the
price of a half page in the Herald would not pay for similar
space in the Post. At the same time an eighth page in the
paper of larger circulation would bring results as good, if
not better, and there is still the Herald half page. Advertis-
ing IS most profitably done on a basis of circulation, rather
than upon cost and space, always with the proviso that the
circulation is amongst the class the advertiser desires to
reach.
A ten-lmc advertisement in a paper like the Saturday
Evening Post will cost as much as a half page in some small
weekly, but it will reach nearly a hundred times as many
leaders, and yet a $50 advertisement in the Post did not
bring the results that a $15 advertisement did in The Editor
when scripts were advertised for, because every copy of
The Editor went into the hands of the writer, while the
I'ost went to the readers.
In this instance, however, the Washington Post circulates
among the possible patrons of the Plaza and would reach
many readers who do not see the Herald. The Plaza is a
"down-town" theater, drawing patrons from beyond its im-
mediate territory, and a general appeal can effectively be
made
Some Useful Catchlines.
There is a pleasant absence of the e.vtravagant self-praise
that too often mars advertising. Instead of "the best show-
in town." the line reads "Xever equalled in Washington for
the money. " That is saying "best show," but it is saying it
in a way that is convincing. It's a trifle heavy, perhaps,
but it has the right ring. "If it's good we have it" is a good
catchline. Others that might be used are "Come just once
and you'll get the habit." "You don't know what you're
missing — but why miss it?" "Two-dollar acting for a ten-
cent ticket." "It's not the price that counts, but the quality."
Remember, you who do newspaper advertising, that you
want the new man, not the regular patron. The man who
comes to your theater once a week or more often does not
have to be coaxed in. There's no use in paying from ten
to fifty cents a line to get him in. He'll come anyhow.
The man you should advertise for is the man you haven't
got: the man who thinks that a ten-cent show can't be much
good. Pull him in and add him to your collection, then
go out after some more. Frame your advertising to reach
the man who doesn't know how vastly different the modern
photo-play theater is from the picture show of a couple of
years ago, make him realize that the pictures to-day are
well worth while, get him interested to the point where he
drops in to see what you are making all the fuss about, and
if you have the right sort of show you can hold him. Ad-
vertising is merely the bait, but remember that you're fish-
ing for goldfish, not for suckers, and frame your advertising
right.
Play Up Features.
It might be objected that this Plaza advertising is too
formal in wording and display. There is a cross-page title
at the top. a cross line and the bottom and two hall-width
boxes making reference to special Sunday shows at the
Academy and the Gayety. The rest of the space is devoted
to twelve boxes, each half a page in width, giving the twelve
first runs for the week. There are but five lines that rise
above twenty-four point, the cuts being relied upon for
display. It is not a bad idea, but the space might better
y>y mak-
reader
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array of twelve
more important
have been largely devoted to playing up a couple of (pecific
releases— in this instance the CharicKton Flood and potkibly
" I he Star Reporter."
I!y making direct appeal with the>e two
ing the story important and attractive, i
Wf>uld have been more str<jngly in • • • '
tractivcly worded, but somewhat >
subjects. The star in the spotlight ^
than the grouped chorus, and the same idea applies to ad
verti>ing. Give the list of releases for the week for the
benefit of the regular patrons, but concentrate the effort on
the star-. Make the chance reader interested in the feature*.
If he come- Monday, the chances are that in the course of
time "Imp," Bis..ii." and the rc.-.t will be something more
than name^. He'll play favorites like the re-t <.| the fans,
but meanwhile they mean nothing to him. It's the Charles-
ton Flood that is going to attract him into ili- li,.ii..-
Don't Promise Too Much.
But in gaining the interest of the reader, it 1- important
that too much should not be promised. The Plaza adver-
tisement sounds the right note of appreciation in its de-
scriptions, approved warmly but with a reserve that does not
bring the patron into the theater expecting more than he
will receive, and sending him out sore and disappointed,
but the simple expedient of "playing up" these two films
Two small boys might, in concerted attack, thrash Jack
Johnson, but two good heavyweights, working together,
would stand a far better chance of success.
In playing up features it is better to make at least one a
release for Monday or Tuesday, and much better to work
it for Monday than Tuesday. Get him into the house before
the impression wears off. He may forget by Friday or Sat-
urday that he want- to go to the Plaza, but you can land
him in Monday or Tuesday.
If the present scheme of individual boxes is adhered to,
it would be well to alternate cuts and type. At present
there are four strips of type or cuts running down the page,
thus:
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In the latter form the f.sts. now u-o>i to cT'nr.crt tne cut
with its type could still be employed, using right and left
hand fists as required.
A Line Worth While.
The card is interesting for its simple and direct wording.
"We don't stop for supper. Come early." is definite and
conveys much more than "continuous from 2 to li p.m."
and the entire card is well written.
And a word about cheap stock. The words are t , e
purely in a descriptive sense. .\s a card, by it- es
not present an appearance of importance that \\.:. ,1 ract
attention, but since the envelope does the introducing, the
stock is plenty good enough, being on stiff white board
that will not ea.sily crease. Where an advertisement must
catch the eye, better material is recommended, but here it
is merely the secondary consideration. A heavy laid card
would have been a needless expense.
The Tenth Street Theatre, of Kansas City, sends its third
issue of the house program, getting down to the long run
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style with but two printings — in green and black. The
design lacks the simple elegance of the first issue, but it
still shows good taste and a sense of the artistic. If the
cover is run off for each issue, it is suggested that by running
in 100,000 lots, or even 50,000, the cost of press work may
be materially lessened, or three colors be employed for
the same cost, the black impression being held until time
for prcbs. that the wording of advertisement on the back
covers may be changed.
It is possible to make a deal with some general advertiser
for free covers in return for the back page, if it can be
jhown that the house clientele makes it worth while, in
which case even the lithographed front may be reached.
Effective Color Combinations.
For straight printings we suggest these combinations:
Red on black.
Black on green.
Red on yellow.
Black, outlined with red, on yellow.
Purple on green (only if the right tints are used; dull
tints of each).
Blue on brown.
White on gray (not quite strong enough as a rule).
Blue on gray (a bright blue and a strong gray).
Red on gray.
Purple on gray.
White on red and black.
The tint color is given second. Strong combinations, such
as red and green or red and blue, should be avoided, and
in most combinations, if the tint block is cut to show a
white tracing, the efifect is enhanced.
From the same program we borrow the appeal to the
advertiser. It is capable of variation, but the essential
points are here:
TO YOU, Ma. ADVERTISER, we call especial attention to tine fact that
the Tenth Street Theater is giving contintious performances every day from
12 m. to 11 p. m., with five minutes intermission between shows, each
show lasting one hour and fifteen minutes. Patrons are thus given the
opportunity of reading over the program while waiting during intermissions,
and as the program has the entire week's showings printed, with a change
of bill daily, each day's program giving a full synopsis of all Photo-Plays
shown, together witli orchestra selections and special songs to be sung,
which will cause 90 PER CENT. OF THE PROGRAMS TO BE TAKEN
HOME. IN THE HOME — where the greatest results will come to the
advertiser. Program circulation is based upon the popularity of a theater
and the number of patrons attending daily. In view of these facts the
TENTH STREET THEATER PROGRAM is without a peer In Kansas City
as a publicity medium, through which the up-to-date advertiser can gain
immediate and far-reaching results.
It is the publication that is taken into the home that gets
the advertising, and if you can prove home circulation, you
can get the advertising.
Appeal to Curiosity.
Effective use of the common trait of curiosity comes from
the Imperial Theatre, the location of which is not stated.
The main feature is a card which reads:
The Imperial Theatre
55th near Central Frank Hicks, Prop.
THIS TICKET with 5 cents vnW admit two
persons to our Saturday or Sunday Matinee.
We run a "Double Show" on both Saturday and Sunday.
The regular price of admission is 10 cents for adults and
5 cents for children.
We run a continuous show from 2:00 to 11:00 P. M.
We don't stop for supper. COME EARLY.
This Ticket will not be honored unless presented
before 6:30 p. m. After that hour the price of
admission is loc. for adults and 5c. for children.
By itself this card would be valueless, for it is printed
on cheap stock, thought fairly effective in display. In two
places the capitalized "This Ticket" is made to stand out to
emphasize the fact that it is a ticket, and not merely an
adverisement, but the chances are that few of the recipients
would read it were it not enclosed in a manila envelope of
the sort known as "pay envelopes" on which is printed in
heavy black type, "I wonder what's in this?" It i^ precisely
the sentiment of a majority of the readers — and curiosity
is satisfied by reading the card.
It is effective if not used too long, since it not only builds
up the matinee trade, but may build it up with new patrons,
but a date limit would have been more impressive. Say,
"Good only through September," or "Not valid after October
15th"; otherwise, the children will stock up on the cards
.and keep them out of general circulation.
MR. JOHN BUNNY,
The Vitagraph Funny Man and Versatile Player.
John Bunny, who is now character lead and comedian for
the Vitagraph Company of America, is one of the most ex-
perienced actors in the profession. He has supported Roland
Reed for three seasons; with Sol Smith Russell, special
World's Fair Company; was with Maude Adams, first tour
as star west of the Missouri River, special cast; has appeared
in every branch of theatrical work, including Shakespeare,
legitimate drama, and comic opera.
In 1897-98 he was manager and director of the Grand
Opera House, Salt Lake City; from 1898 to 1905, he was
stage manager and director for William A. Brady's produc-
tions, including "'Way Down East" and many others; 1905-6
he was with Henry W. Savage in "Easy Da%yson"; 1906-7,
as Bottom in "A Mid-Summer Night's Dreani"; in 1907-8^
Henry W. Savage's Opera Company in "Tom Jones"; 1908-9,
Hattie Williams' Company in "Fluffy Ruffles"; 1909-10, Lew
Fields' Company in "Old Dutch."
The Vitagraph "Bunnygraphs," which he has made so
popular as Vitagraph releases, are always looked forward to
by motion picture patrons with anticipated pleasure that is-
more than realized in every instance.
WALES ELECTRIC THEATER COMPANY.
Wales Electric Theater Company opened its seventh year
on October 5th. This company, under the management of
George H. Wales, is probably one of the oldest motion
picture road companies in the country. For the past six
seasons it has toured successfully a circuit of six cities in
Northern Illinois, playing to good business throughout the
hot weather and to S. R. O. when the weather was more
favorable. An Edison machine of the best pattern is used,
and the pictures are selected from the Spoor branch of
the General Film Company, in Chicago, under the personal
supervision of Mr. Redfield. Unique advertising methods
attract unusual attention to Mr. Wales's entertainments and
he says the Moving Picture World is a welcome visitor and
is fairly devoured by the different members of his company.
CORRECTION.
In the article, "Lecture on Foul Play," published on page
28 of the last issue, the name "Proserpine" should be sub-
stituted for "Prosperine" in line 6 of the second column.
In line 12 of the same column the word "Shannon" is to
take the place of the word "Proserpine."
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Observations our Man About Town
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A MONTHLY maRazine recently gave space to an article
that served no other purpose than to add strength to the
contention that many contributors to such publications
are not in touch with the conditions upon which they attempt
to enlighten the readmg public. A Mr. Matthew White, Jr..
attempted to reveal the secret that has brought about the
success of motion pictures as box-office drawing cards, but
lamentably failed. In part his .solution is that thousands of
people who patronize picture theaters do so because they
have not the means with which to attend higher priced
amusements. To an extent he is right in this, but his state-
ment only applies to the picture houses located in the poorer
districts and for that reason it is weak. His declaration that
pretty girls posted in glass cages as cashiers arc important
factors is as ridiculous as his contention that "the film habit
distinctly lacks class."
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The facts are that the cheap price of admission started the
tide of popularity, but today the pictures are not dependent
upon it. The continual advancement made by the manufac-
turers toward improving the construction and production of
the pictures, and the improvement in the theaters producing
the films have won the approbation of the amusement public
to an extent that the higher priced amusements find their
strongest competitor in them. As to "class." it would be well
for the contributor to try to find it. He would have little
difficulty in doing so. It is unfair to select for the purpose
of criticism only the cheaper houses in the poorer districts
where the shows are of a grade based upon economic condi-
tions. Mr. White's version is very effectively controverted
by the number of "classy" managers who have taken the
pictures into their houses after endeavoring for several years
to stem the tide of their popularity.
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I understand that Lyman H. Ho\ve will have permanent
location in Manhattan this winter. His success in the picture
field has been phenomenal. He was one of the original road
show promoters and is the survivor of scores. In the opinion
of many, some of his undertakings have been little short of
audacious. He goes into large cities for long runs and takes
money by the thousands. When he projected his recent en-
gagement in Chicago the picture men of that city expressed
pity for him. All they could see was failure. About two
years ago he successfully conducted a season of Sunday ex-
hibitions at the New York Hippodrome, so that he is not a
stranger.
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The photoplay director has more troubles than those im-
mediately attending the supervising of productions. .\ direc-
tor begged that 1 do everything possible to discourage about
ninety per cent, of the young women and young men seeking
positions in picture studios. "I do not know how they get
my name." said he, "but they do, and they sometimes have
me tormented to a point of desperation. .And I am not the
only suflFerer. The same complaint is made by every director
I know. They hound us at the studio, hotels and any place
they learn we frequent. H they would only accept a polite
reply in the negative the burden would not be so hard to
bear. An attempt to give them some fatherly advice is like
putting a flame to gasoline. Of course I do not refer to
professionals. We can handle them easily enough. They
have sense and understand what a waiting list means. The
pests I mean are the little Marys and Willies who have met
with stupendous success on the Sunday school platform and
who, backed by the enthusiasm of a horde of relatives, feel
that the salvation of the photoplay is dependent upon their
talent. Yes, that's the term, 'talent.' Miss So-and-So comes
to me and says. "I have been sent to you by Mr. — — , who
runs a large picture house. I want to pose in your pictures.'
"Have you had any experience?' I ask. and nine out of ten
come back with the reply. 'No, but I have the talent.'
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"It is awful at times" continued the director, "and in many
instances I have found it necessary to become far more
abrupt than I desire. Some of the applicants will argue and
almost demand a trial, saying that they only ask the same
opportunity other non-pro!cs«ionals have had. One young
woman held me up for almost an hour one day when I wm
seeking rest after a hard spell of outside work. I couldn't
t rid of her. Her clevcrne-s balked all my eflfortv Her
persistence finally won me and I decided upon a test. I *ent
ner to a dressing room to make up for an imaginary part,
leaving her to her own resources. She was in the dressing
room a long time. What she accomplished I do nc>t know.
Her departure from the studio was very unceremonious ind
her application has not been renewed."
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A large percentage of the young people who become stage-
struck imagine that players in the pictures are not required
to have professional stage experience. They think the partt
can be portrayed with ease by almost anybody because there
are no lines to be spoken. Others depend " ' -luty of
features and form to get them in the stock . Ex-
perience has no weight in their minds. In t • r days
amateurs easily entered the ranks and professionals were
the exception. Some of these amateurs are still in the busi-
ness and arc making good because they have kept up with
the progress of studio work. But the opportunity for ama-
teurs has gone. .Ml fir-^t class studios now require talent
that has been developed. They cannot spare the time to
train aspirants. They 1..tvc a certain number of photoplays
to get out in specified perii>ds. and to do so their operations
must be carried out quickly and as near perfection as pos-
sible. Quality and quantity work hand in hand these days
and the directors who lonk best in their line of business are
those who can produce a picture with the least number of
rehearsals. It is obvious that a director with a bunch of
amateurs on his hands cannot accomplish this. We fre-
quently hear of born actf>rs and actresses, but the photoplay
director is nf>t disposed to put much faith in it. He is a very
busy man and looks only to the practical. He »s told that
time is money and to hold his job must guide himself accord-
ingly.
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In many instances the studio annoyances complained of
are due to mischievousness on the part of people haying
easily influenced acquaintances They think it a good joke
to send young people to the studios on a fool's errand. I
heartily sympathize with a young woman who came to me
recently with a storj- of imposition of this character. She
was inexperienced and had unsuccessfully tried for some
time to secure a studio engagement. She had sought my
aid in that direction without result, but one day came to me
with a telegram addressed to her and asking that she report
to a studio in Chicago. It surprised her because she had not
applied to the studio .ind up to the time she called upon me
did not know of its existence. I surmised that the young
woman was the victim of a so-called practical joke, but her
intense desire to get into pictures made her inclined to dis-
count my judgment. .Acting upon her own impulse, however,
she wired the studio and received a reply that the original
telegram was a fraud. The cruel part of the affair was that
all the telegrams were at the young woman's expense, but
the fortunate feature was that her enthusiasm did not carry
her to Chicago It subsequently developed that some of her
acquaintances had prevailed upon a traveling friend to send
the original wire from Chicago. It looked for a time like
a costly practical joke for them, but the young woman
relented.
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I see a firm in Paris claims to have secured the first cine-
matograph film in which Thomas .A. Edison has posed, the
picture having been made while Mr. Edison was strolling
along one of the boulevards of the city. The claim i< ruled
out. The first picture was taken on this side of the big pond
about two years ago. when a banquet was tendered to Mr.
Edison on his birthday anniversary. The inventor was
shown greeting in turn as they passed him each of the manu-
facturers and others in attendance. The film was a short
one and was not given public exhibition. Prints of it were
subsequently issued as souvenirs of the banquet.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Essanay Company Plans Greatest Baseball Film.
"Athletics"-"Giants" Struggle. Fourth Consecutive
p-ilm of World's Championship Baseball Series.
THE National Baseball Commission has again awarded
the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, of Clii-
cago, the exclusive rights to motograph the World's
Championship baseball series, which makes the Essanay
Company pre-eminent as makers of great baseball films.
The igii series film is the fourth consecutive picture of
this great annual sporting c\ent to bo made by the Essanay.
If the elaborate plans of the Essanay Company work out
as expected and aided by good motion picture weather,
wliich means sunny skies and clear atmosphere, the 191 1
series film will be much superior in every way to the series
films of previous years.
Aside from scenes of straight plaj'ing, the incidentals of
the game this year have been carefully planned. All of the
important stars of the diamond will be pictured in close-up
views; tiiere will be a complete panorama of the parks both
at New York and at I'liila-
delphia. Novel and unique
scenes showing in close-up
views the science and the skill
of the various infield and out-
field players, their methods of
stopping^ grounders, of catch-
ing flies, of stealing bases and
sliding for home, will lend
zest and new interest to the
game. Views of the crowds,
of important baseball officials,
mascots, etc., will, of course.
be included.
To exhibitors in the East-
ern States this year's series
game in films will, perhaps.
prove of more value, as it is
the first time in several years
that two Eastern teams have
competed for the pennant.
Not since 1905 have the Giants,
the New York Nationals, fig-
ured in a world's series, and
this was before any baseball
pictures had been made.
With such stars as Mc-
Graw, Matliewson, Marquard.
Merkle, Wiltse, Doyle, and
others, who have never yet ap-
peared on the screen to tempi
the nickels, New York exhib-
itors will reap a harvest in
this year's crop of films.
Already seats at the Polo
Grounds, which it is estimated
can seat 75,000 fans, are nearly
all sold out for the New York
games, while .it is expected
that the Philadelphia repre-
sentation at Shibe Park, the
Athletics' home plate, will be
as large.
The Giants' struggle with
the Chicago bearlings in the
Guy Coombs, of the Athletics.
few games preceding the series proved that the cubs were
hard diers, and this interest evinced by the Chicago fans
who hoped patriotically to the last ditch will undoubtedlj'
be a stimulant to the reception the series films will have in
Chicago, and especially since the Mackmen of Philadelphia
won the pennant. Chicago fandom will turn out to the last
man to see living pictures of the Athletics administering the
last rites at the bier of the Giants.
This is the second year that Connie Mack's youngsters
have appeared on the screen, and a revival of their little
sketch will be received with no less enthusiasm and interest
than was evinced last year. There is Bender, Coombs,
Mclnnes, Eddie Collins, and a score of other heroes, who so
successfully and conclusively trimmed the Murphy cubs of
Chicago last year. "Big Chief" Bender will do some stunts
in twirling exclusively for the camera, while there will be
specialties in all other
branches of the various arts of
batting, catching and base-
stealing put on for the par-
ticular edification of baseball-
picture fans.
This is the fourth world
series filmed by the Essanay
Company. The first series
film, pictured in 1908, illustrat-
ed the fight for the pennant
between the two Chicago
teams, the Cubs and Sox.
The 1909 series films showed
the combat between the De-
troit "Tigjers" and the Pitts-
burg "Pirates." while the
"Cubs" and the "Athletics"
held forth last year. This
year's games will show what
kind of stufif the Athletics are
made of, and it is a sure thing
that they will put up a grand
little fight for the flag.
While the Essanay Com-
pany are the foremost makers
of sporting films, they shine
particularly bright in baseball,
and besides the regular annual
series games they have several
other baseball features to their
credit. Two years ago they
released a feature under the
title of "Taft in Chicago and
at the Ball Game," and showed
some excellent views of the
President in the grandstand,
cheering the Cubs and Giants
at the game he attended. A
baseball comedy, appearing
during the middle of each
summer, has always been wel-
comed by the picture lovers.
The first one made was "The
Baseball Fan": the second.
Mclnnes.
Bender.
Lord.
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McGraw, Manager.
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last year's coimdy, appeared under the title of "Take Me
Out to the Ball Game." while this year's contribution was
released under the title of "The Baseball Star From Bing-
ville."
The interest in the Es-anay's baseball films are not merely
nation-wide, but the tilnis have bion shown in Great Britain
and Ireland. Australia, South .Xtrica, and in the Philippine
Islands.
This year's release will be made much earlier than any
preceding scries film, and will be released on Thursday,
October 26th, just a few days following the final game.
With football crowding close on the heels of the national
summer sport, this early release will be of advantage to
the exhibitors, although there has always been an eager
crowd to view the films when exhibited as late as January
and February, and there is inevitably a revival of the filmn
in the early spring, while they are shown all the foUowi- —
summer during the baseball season. Orilrrs for ext:
of last year's series films were received by the
Company as late as June of this year.
.\n elaborate poster, depicting a thrilling play on the
diamond, with pictures <,f the well known stars of both team^
.ind f>therwise handsomely decorated, are now ready for
distribution at the various licensed exchanges
The world's series film will be released under the title of
■'.-\thletic-. vs. Giants," and will be handled by '*"• li---"" ')
exchanges exclusively. No state right^ for the
the films will be granted, and all the licensed e • 1
each have a fair opportunity of getting the films for early
release.
ORPHEUM. CHICAGO, INSTALLS X-RAY SYSTEM.
The Eye Comtort System of indirect illumination has re-
cently been installed throughout the auditorium of the
Orpheum Theater, Chicago. The opinion of all theater
owners who visit this theater is that the result is an im-
provement in every way — a much lighter house, a better
picture, more ornamental and harmonious fixtures and, best
of all. a beautiful quality of light.
As is well known, the Orpheum is one of the most beau-
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tiful theaters in the moving picture world today. The niain
floor dimensions are 80 by 38 feet, with a 40-foot ceiling,
and the balcony has a floor space of 1.810 square feet. The
total seating capacity is 750. .^n elaborate classic design
decorates the ceiling and walls, which is further carried out
by the classic Grecian bowl lighting unit. Eight fixtures (as
^hown in cut I) are installed above the balcony, and !»ix
brass bowls (as shown in cut II) below the balcony. The
balcony being so large it is possible to consider the lighting
above the balcony separately from that below the balcony
The ceiling beneath the balcony of this theater curves up
irom a 13-foot ceiling to a 17-foot height at the rear, which
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permits of a brightly lighted entrance witr.out the slightest
interference with the picture.
The three Indirect fixtures at the rear arc therefore
equipped to produce a more intense illumination. The light
from the other four units below the balcony is gradually
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View of Orpheum Auditorium, Showing Ex-Ray Reflectors Suspended from Ceiling.
reduced as the stage is approached, and as the reflected
light from the screen increases in intensity. These two fac-
tors—the indirect lighting and the reflection from the screens,
when properly taken into account, result in a uniform illumi-
nation from stage to entrance. This uniformity is what pro-
duces the pleasing effect upon the eye as one enters any
theater properly lighted by the Eye Comfort System.
Not considering the emergency lights required by law,
the house was originally lighted during the performance by
■one 6o-watt cfear bulb tungsten lamp located at the rear
above the balcony, and by three 6o-watt tungsten lamps be-
low the balcony. There are now in use one 6o-watt lamp in
each of the four rear fixtures above the balcony and seven
■6o-watt lamps properly distributed among the various fix-
tures beneath the balcony. And still with this increased in-
tensity, the picture is much clearer and better defined. The
reason for this fact is that, where before, if a light of desir-
able intensity was reflected toward the picture at all, the
picture was ruined; if it was reflected away from the picture
and toward the audience, it was thrown into the yes of the
people.
Now, by using powerful X-ray reflectors to throw the
light to the ceiling, the picture is improved; the people can
see without interference, and only' that portion of the light
is lost which it is desirable to lose; namely, the glare from
the high-cfticiency tungsten lamp.
Other notable theater installations of this system are:
the Colonial. Indianapolis, Ind.; Princess, Milwaukee, Wis.;
Pabst. Milwaukee, Wis.; Orpheum, Duluth, Minn; Royal,
Winnipeg. Canada; Monarch, Edmondton, Canada; Orpheum,
Peoria, 111.; Plaza, San Antonio. Texas; Majestic, Fort
.AVor.th, Texas, and the Plaza, Chicago, JU.
MAKING THEATERS PANIC PROOF.
Manufacturers of safety devices for theaters claim that
there is a steadily increasing demand upon the part of
theater owners for the latest and most practical devices
calculated to make their theaters safer in case of fire or
panic. This demand is accounted for in two ways: one
is that theater managers feel that they must protect thern-
selves and their business from criticism, and the other is
that the authorities are more exacting in the enforcement
of the laws providing for greater safety in theaters, school
houses and other places where the public congregates in
large numbers.
Among the manufacturers of safety devices the Vonnegut
Hardware Company is entitled to mention for the excellence
of a peculiar device handled by it. Many have heard of
the Von Duprin Self-releasing Fire Exit, but a further and
careful investigation will prove the exceptional utility there-
of. By means of this device it is possible to lock "exit"
doors against outside communication, but they are never
locked against exit from the inside. While there are many
picture theaters equipped with these appliances, the per-
centage is smaller than it should be when comparison is
made with the legitimate dramatic houses. Picture theater
managers should be able to print upon their programs the
statement "This theater is equipped with every modern
device against panic disasters."
Increasing inquiries would seem to indicate that the per-
centage of installations of safety appliances will be rapidly
increased. The Vonnegut Hardware Company will be
pleased to show picture men how they can equip their exit
doors with the Von Duprin device.
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CHICAGO LETTER.
By Jas. S. McQuake.
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INDEPENDENT niamilacturers received a severe shock
recently when cablegrams from London were received,
advising them that all orders for Indcjiendent films had
been canceled in Australia. The reason assigned was that
one McCiilloiiKh. in Sydney, was beating the releases of
West, Williams and Spencer, the three leading exchange
owners in Australia.
The question that disturbed the manufacturers most was
the source of supply, and since receiving the information,
rigorous exaniiiiatioti has been made of all recent shipments
of films from the Inited States to Australia. Some indica-
tion of their having discovered the nigger in the woodpile is
shown by the action of the Sales Company in suspending
shipments to the Laemmle Alliance exchange, of Portland,
Ore., on Monday, Oct. 2.
The Laemmle Alliance is owned. I understand, by E. J.
McCullough. who punhasfd it from Carl Lai-mmle for
$i2.ooo near the close '>f i<)OQ. or early in loio. Mr. McCul-
lough is residing in Sydney at present and has been there for
the past six months, as near as can be ascertained. He is an
ex-clergyman, it is said, and at one time represented the
interests of the late John Alexander Dowie, of Zion fame, in
Australia.
His first connection with the film business was made when
the Passion Play came out. He purchased that film and
traveled throughout the country giving exhibitions and lec-
turing on the subject. While thus engaged in Portland, he
became connected with the Laemmle Exchange here and had
charge of the office in 190S.
Inquiries made reveal that Mr. McCullough has been
honest in his dealings while in this country, and always a
man of his word. Just how he is connected with the secret
importation of films into Australia has not yet been revealed.
Nor has it been discovered whether or not duped film has
been shipped.
About three months ago a man called Schwartz stopped
over in Chicago for a few days and called on several Inde-
pendents. He was anxious to know if he could secure Inde-
pendent films direct from America for Australia, instead of
through London, and in one instance stated that he would
get them direct fronj this country, whether the Independent
manufacturers liked it or not. Schwartz hailed from Aus-
tralia, I understand, and after his stay here went on to
New York. He, most likely, is connected with the present
flooding of Australia with duped (or otherwise) Independent
films. The action on the license of McCullough's Portland
exchange and his presence in Sydney would seem to show
that he also is connected with the scheme.
"Colleen Bawn" High in Favor.
William Wright, of the Kalem Company, was in the city
Wednesday, September 27, and gave a private exhibition of
Kalem's big feature film, "The Colleen Bawn," for licensed
exhibitors, at the Theatorium, on State Street. Invitations
had been sent by letter, well in advance, and the theater was
crowded.
Mr. Wright gave an interesting and instructive address
before the exhibition began, touching on the great pains-
taking and care exercised in the production of the three reels
of film, so as to have every scene and background, and prop-
erty and costume, locally and historically correct.
At the close of the exhibition the opinion was unanimous
that 'Colleen Bawn" is a strong feature with fine photog-
raphy and picturesquely beautiful settings.
The acting is praiseworthy and the production is of dis-
tinctly high merit.
Mr. Wright left for Kansas City, where an exhibition had
been arranged Thursday, Sept. 28; St. Louis and Pittsburg
followed.
The first private exhibition was given at the Vendome
Theater, Buffalo, on Sept. 25. The following day. Cleveland
was visited, the Hippodrome Theater being placed at Mr.
Wright's disposal. In both towns "The Colleen Bawn" was
received with great favor by exhibitors.
Blind and Deaf Boy Acts in a Picture.
One day last .week I met Harry L. Virden and a blind and
deaf boy called Walcott Coombs, whom he has befriended
as few men ever befriend a stranger.
Walcott is not quite eii^htecn year* old and. althouifh thHt
out fr •' ' ' ' ■ ■ •
it to
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fellows.
It is just three years ^Incr Mr \'irilrfi took ii;><>ii himtelf
the burden of this hel; . m
his Oklahoma home. irlct
fever, which made him Acai and dciinvcd huu oi ihc »ight
of one eye. In le** than a year the remaining eye went
blind through iicr. ' y. In course of time he lost
the power of ar- ; when Mr. Virden first met
him, the sounds he i.io.l.i »cic unintelligible.
What a task was here to reach this benighted soul! But
Mr. Virden, who has ilr\..'r,l his life to educati"" t, ,.W up
the burden with fuitli dencc. He saw loy
must be his constant c n, in order to ac the
purpose in view, and bu lie has supported the Ud as well
as taught him for the past three years, the boy's parents
beinst poor.
It IS not necessary here to enter into the methods employed
by Mr. Virden. It is sufficient to state some of the results.
In the presence of several newspaper mm and myself, over
in the Sclig Polyscope Company's city (jflice. we saw Wal-
c(jtt write a letter with a typewriting machine, draw the
outline of objects felt by him, knit cotton rugs and ham-
mocks, and perform numerous other feats that, in his case,
might be termed marvelous. The wooden knitting needle
used by him was made by himself. Mr. Virden told us, and
we were further informed that Walcott could knit fancy and
fluff rugs and make chair seating material.
By means of the numeral system used by deaf mutes, Mr.
Virden introduced each one present to the boy, and it was
pleasant to hear him say intelligibly, "I am glad to meet
you."
"But what has this to do with moving pictures?" you a'-k.
Well, Mr. William N. Selig is making an educational film
in which Walcott will be seen in his various avocations by
millions of clear-sighted eyes. Mr. Virden will be seen
also and the methods used by him to educate the lad will
doubtless be viewed with great interest.
It is Walcott's dearest ambition to be a university grad-
uate, and Mr. Virden promised him that he would be, although
a few days ago he had never dreamed where the money would
come from. The other day Mr. Selig solved the big problem.
He will furnish the money. And now it is hard to say who
is the happier — philanthropic Mr. Virden or blind and deaf
Walcott.
Thomas A. Edison, Inc., vs. Swanson.
The case of Thomas A. Edison, Inc., against Wra. H.
Swanson, doing business as Wm. H. Swanson & Co., and
Thomas Mitchell, who acts as the Chicago manager, is
being argued at the time of writing in the United States
Circuit Court here.
Among the charges made by counsel for complainant
are the following: that the defendant Wm. H. Swanson, con-
ducting an unincorporated business, known as Wm. H.
Swanson & Co., has an office and machine shop at 150 Lake
Street, Chicago, and that Thomas Mitchell is employed by
him as manager of said office and machine shop; that Swan-
son manufactures moving picture projecting machines in
said shop, under Mitchell's direction, by assembling various
parts and mechanisms either manufactured in the shop or
procured by Swanson and Mitchell from various manu-
facturers of the same, which parts and mechanisms thus
made or procured are close imitations of the parts and
mechanisms used by Thomas A. Edison. Inc., and its prede-
cessors in the construction of the projecting machines made
by them, 'especially the Edison exhibition model machine.
That said parts and mechanisms are assembled in the same
arrangement as are the parts of the projecting machines made
and sold by the orator, and the mechanisms so assembled
are provided with enclosed casings which are made in close
imitation of the casings used by the orator on the projecting
machines marketed by it. It is further alleged that the
projecting machines so made and assembled are close imi-
tations of the types of projectine machines made and sold
by the orator, particularly the Edi>on exhibition model ma-
chine, and tend to deceive the public and the trade into the
belief that they are the machines of the manufacture of the
orator or the orator's predecessor, because of their resem-
blance in appearance thereto. The orator further alleges
that the resemblance referred to is intentional on the part
of the defendants, and that the machines «o put out by the
defendants are practically "Chinese copies" of the machines
of the orator and its immediate predecessor, and that the
whole course of the defendants is calculated to deceive the
public as stated, a- wi'' be hereinafter set forth.
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That the defendants have sold many of the projecting
machines so assembled and are habitually engaged in selling
such machines in such a manner as to cauise the purchasers
thereof to be deceived into the belief that they are purchasing
machines made by the orator, or his predecessor, which
conduct has caused great and irreparable loss to the orator
and its immediate predecessor and caused the deception and
confusion of the public and the trade, and that the machines
so sold by the defendants and imitating the orator's product
in appearance carried no name, serial number, or other
indication of the fact that they were the product of the
defendant Swanson.
Chicago Film Brevities.
Morton Cohn and wife, of Portland, Oregon, are spending
a few days in the city on their way home from New York.
W. A. Peterson, the veteran and well-known manager of
the Colonial theaters at Bloomington and Joliet, 111., was
a visitor last week. He states that his business is increasing
steadily.
Manager McMullen, of the Colonial Theater, Rockford,
111., was in the city last week and booked several special
releases at the offices of the G. F. Co., at 17 S. Wabash.
Mr. McMullen states that business is away in advance of
what it was at the same time last year. Mr. McMullen was
accompanied by Manager Noben, of the Rockford theater,
who recently purchased that house from Mr. Clark. Mr.
Noben was very well satisfied with his box-ofifice receipts.
Mr. Clark is now in Kansas City and expects to re-enter
the exhibiting business at an early date.
Reports received by Manager F .C. Aiken, of the G. F.
Co.'s branch, 17 S. Wabash, from Charles Vance, who re-
cently opened the new Dawn in Streator, 111., are very en-
couraging. High-class exclusive pictures are steadily win-
ning patrons for the Dawn. The Dreamland, also owned by
Mr. Vance, is doing well with an exclusive picture program.
The opening of the new Idle Hour, of Milwaukee, has
been postponed by Manager Wagner from September 30 to
October 7.
Manager Cochrane, of the new Bell Theater, North Ave-
nue, Milwaukee, visited the G. F. Co.'s branch at 17 S.
Wabash last week and arranged for the bookings for the
opening of his house, Saturday, October 7. He also pur-
chased an Edengraph machine and an Edison transformer.
The new Bell cost $50,000 and seats 1,200 people.
Miss May O. Hill, owner of the Hill Theater, Watseka,
111., contracted with the G. F. Co.'s branch, at 17 S. Wabash,
for a high quality service starting Saturday, October 7.
Manager Baldwin, of the Orpheum, Wis., was in the city
last week, and stated that the remodeling of his theater
cost several thousand dollars. He arranged for a high-
class service with Manager Aiken at 17 S. Wabash. The
Orpheum will re-open October 15.
AMONG THE CHICAGO PICTURE THEATERS.
By C. Young.
The Glenwood Theater, at North Clark Street and Buck-
ingham Place, is one of the prettiest little theaters in Chicago.
The front is free from the usual plaster and paint decorations,
and is mainly of stained glass in green shades, which is very
beautiful at night when illuminated from behind with electric
lights. Conspicuous on the front are the words. "Glenwood
Theater," and below them, "Moving Pictures." The interior
of the theater is as pretty as the front. The walls are fres-
coed with sprays of a flowering vine; the exit and entrance
ways are attractive, and even the exit signs are artistic, being
made of stained glass in red, with the word "EXIT" in white
capitals. The house lights are of unique design, being located
on the side walls, with the lamps enclosed in hanjdsome lan-
terns, somewhat like the side lights in some other houses.
The seats of the house are large, substantial and comfortable,
and several fans on the walls make the patrons forget the
heat.
But — in this beautiful home for the motion picture, what is
the picture itself? Is it a thing of beauty and a joy to the
eye? Candor compels me to say no. The side lights are not
shaded, being ground glass globes with partly dipped green
lamps inside, and as they cast their light directly on the
screen, the shadows are not as deep as they should be; be-
sides, much light reaches the screen through the pretty glass
front of the house. Projection itself is not up to the average
of the better Chicago picture show; the picture is rather
unsteady, due to the machine being poorly secured to the
floor, and the operator's "whirr-whirr-rr" habit of putting
much more force on the down stroke of the crank than neces-
sary and depending on the flywheels to carry the gearing
around for the rest of the turn. The light on the picture is
by no means bright, and there is a deplorable ghost in the
center of the screen. The picture on the curtain, too, is
framed badly. The floor of the house has but little pitch,
which would make an elevated picture a desirable thing;
but here the picture is framed very low on the curtain, with
the result that the lower part of it is invisible to the greater
part of the audience. There is no real excuse for this, as
there is nearly three feet of blank space on the screen above
the upper margin of the picture; the picture could be raised
to this extent to great advantage. The side lights ought to
be shaded, or else deep green lamps used in them, which will
light the house sufficiently without injuring the picture seri-
ously. The ghost in the picture is a bad thing, and ought
to be removed by pulling the lamphouse back from the
machine, which can be done. These defects in the picture
are the more noticeable because of the beautiful house in
which they are shown, and ought to be remedied. The
machine is an excellent one, an Edengraph, and the lilm
service is first-class. Licensed, one and two weeks old, so
that there is no fault to be found with this part of the show.
Manager Harlow admitted that he was a new man in the
picture business, and for that reason he ought to study the
projection conditions in his theater and make his picture the
best in the locality.
Julian Theater.
This theater, seating 800, and built originally for a stock
company, is a good example of what pictures will do as an
attraction to draw crowds. It is located on Belmont Ave-
nue, just off Clark Street, and is a handsome looking build-
ing, as the accompanying picture shows. The program
offered by Manager Conderman consists of three reels of
Independent pictures, and especially fine orchestra music,
no vaudeville. The pictures are first-run, third-run, and a
third reel about ten days old. furnished by the Anti-Trust
Film Company, a service of which any theater and exchange
may well be proud. Projection is excellent, and the picture,
though nearly 18 feet wide, is of very good quality. Contrary
to what generally happens in a house not built for the pic-
ture (and some that are) there is no drop in the throw, the
level of the lens being well below the top margin of the
picture.
Julian Theater, Chicago, 111.
The music in this theater is a feature, and though it is not
played to the picture, it is not so far removed from the
atmosphere of the photoplay as to injure it; for instance,
when the Bison film, "White Fawn's Peril," was on, the
orchestra played a pleasing Indian intermezzo. Each member
of the orchestra is a good soloist, and during the intermis-
sions to change film, the player renders his or her solo in
the spot light. I heard an excellent xylophone solo by the
trap drummer, Mr. Shoemaker, played on one of Deagan's
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xylophones. Several i>l I)raKan'> instruments arc in use in
this house, and more will probably be added. .Mr. Londcr-
nian said that he looked upon the house equipment of or-
chestral iiistrununts as an asset, and did not regnt spcndiiiK
money fur them.
The patrotiatje of the Julian rcllects the character of iht-
management, and it i> no uncommon sight to sec hall a
t|i>/in i>r iiiore automt)biles lined up in front of the house
while their owners are enjoying the pictures. Mr. Condcr-
man says his Sunday patronage is over 4.000. and often
nearly reaches the 5.000 mark. There is perhaps only one
other picture house in Chicago which does as well as this.
The Comet Theater.
Across the street from the Julnn. the Comet Theater
presents a pretty good picture. Two machines are used to
project the pictures, but one of them seems to be in bad
condition, for a Vitagraph film projected by it was very
unsteady. The service is Licensed, second run films being
used.
The Chase Theater.
South of Belmont, on Clark, tiic C base Theater has per-
haps one of the best pictures on Clark Street in this locality.
Fir.-t run Independent films arc used, but the second and
third reels are in very poor condition. Music in this house
is of a high standard, the pianist playing to the jtictures
pretty well with classical music almost exclusively.
Lake View Theater.
This house is just north of Belmont on Clark Street. Pro-
jection is fair, about the average, though the operator has
the difficulty of old films to struggle with. The manager.
Clarence L. Nelson, bids his patrons welcome from the
screen at the opening of the show with a slide bearing his
portrait.
Schiller's Crystal Theater.
On Clarke near Halsted is another exclusive picture house
—Schiller's Crystal Theater. In fact, I noticed no vaude-
ville houses whatever in this neighborhood. I'rojection at
the Crystal is not very bad, although the throw is unquali-
fiedly the worst one 1 have ever .-.een. It is about 25 feet
for a 0 by 12 picture, and the machine is located nearly 15
feet to one side of the center of the screen. The margin
of the picture shows considerable distortion, the lower edge
inclined, and the left margin is concave. The definition of
the moving picture i-> not as bad a> might be expected,
but the stereopticon image runs out of focus at the sides.
It seems to me that the operating room ought to be located
at the rear of the house. The long throw may have some
disadvantages, but poor definition is not one of them. This
hoii-,e aKo uses second run Licensed service.
PICTURES OF ASHOKAN DAM.
.Mthough the operations of .\iw \ .rk I iiys Water De-
partment known as the .-\shokan Dam and .\queduct is an
undertaking greater even than the Panama Canal, from an
engineering point of view, it has been strangely ignored by
picturemen until now. For the past week the Kalem Com-
pany has had a camera outfit and a director on the ground
getting scenes for a great industrial picture of that immense
project. In New York City, at least, there will be consid-
erable curiosity evinced in this picture, but it should com
mand attention throughout the country, as it will portray
one of the greatest engineering feats of modern times.
the
ncy
With the Western Producers.
By Russell Burgess.
The SeliK t .1 .irc workir;
will be the best thing they
Anything from the pen of .'.: .
in store for the fans who like •
Spanish Dons when blood was 1
grubbing instinct had not worked their dire retuU*.
Everyone visiting the Selig itudio is apt to have a lot of
people tell him jokes about St. Peicr (*rccn. the Kuardian
of the gate. He onl^ smiles and says nothing Why n<.i
tell the truth about him? He is the oldest a
and has played with Lawrence Barrett ns
actor was in the height of his career John ' .,,..
Edwin Booth are familiar figures on his .on
His greatest triumphs were achieved with L^ rett
at Daly's in New York and in .New Orleans. When "Kran-
cesca da Kimini." "Pendragon" and "Yorkiss Love" held the
boards of the Boston Museum and the old Chambers Street
1 heater, the name of Edwin Green was in heavy type on
the program.
I'ritz Polyscope has a new suit and considers himself in John
Drew's class. Out of consideration for this sartorial flash,
the Selig Company has built Fritz a new house. There are
bars on the windows and a clothes closet with one peg in it.
Mystery Note— Why was Dick Turpin promoted from the
property room to the developing plant? Dick says it is on
account of his superior brain faculties. He meant to ilam
the questioners, but they didn't get him.
.Artistic Note— Fred Clayton wears a linen duster and
flowing black tie when he works on the paint bridge. Why?
Don't ask foolish questions.
Manager Boggs, of Selig's. took his headliner Tom
Santchi. and went after a big oil picture on the outskirts
of the city. Some benighted individual touched a match to
the Hercules Oil Co.'s plant, and Mr. Boggs and the film
patrons will reap the benefit while the oil company stands
the cost of the staging.
Mr. Ford has played the part of the villain so many
times with the Melies company that members of that
company say that he is veritably beginning to feel and act
the part in his ordinary life. Not so keenly has he felt the
part off the stage, however, as on an occasion last week
during the taking of a Melies subject entitled "A Woman's
Sacrifice." Mr. Ford, in addition to playing the villain, was
directing the actors in the absence of the regular director.
Mr. Stanley, as the sheriff, placed handcuffs r,n Ford. Later,
when the scene was completed, it was found that the hand-
cuffs locked by a spring lock and that the director, then on
his way to board a train for Los .Angeles, had the key with
him. There w.ns not much time for thought. Ford was helped
on .-I horse, and made a wild ride, to reach the Santa Paula
station just as the train was leaving. The director was seated
on the near side and in response to F'ord's question answered,
"What key?" Ford was almost frantic As the train drew
out, the director wrote on his newspaper and threw it out
the window. Ford, believing it to contain the key. rushed
eagerly, hut found a note reading "On my bureau ' The
actor rode back, but failed to find the key.
It looked for a time as though a blacksmith would have
to be called from many miles distant, when at last the key
was found and Mr. F'ord released, only to find that he had
a duplicate key all the time in his own trou?ers pockets.
Mer-Mac Theater, Appleton, Wis. W. A. McCanna. Prop.
RECORD BREAKING PERFORMANCE BY THE
LUBIN COMPANY.
When news n{ the terrible disaster at Austin. Pa., was
flashed over the wires the Lubin Company immediately dis-
patched a photographer to the scene. He arrived there the
following morning, but weather conditions did not permit of
photographic work. On Mondav and Tuesday, however, ex-
cellent views were obtaino' . • was delivered
at the Lubin factory on \\ ^ at nine a. m.
Before the factory closed .. ^ .■■r if night. '-..id
been shinped all over the country to the General m-
pany offices and cablegrams sent to European <- ..cit-
ing their orders. Orders for 75 copies were .ick on
Thur.-day and these were all printed and sh:; -.re six
o'clcck on Thursday. This is the fastest work tiiat has yet
been done by the Lubin Company and speaks volumes for
the organization and capacity of the new plant The film is
being shown in New York as we go to press and is sharp
and clear photographically and the photographer has suc-
ceeded in graphically presenting the main features of the
destruction accompanying the bursting of the great dam.
The film is 640 feet in length and is in such great demand
that duplicate orders are still pouring in.
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New Vaudette Picture Theater.
Handsome House Opened at Atlanta, Ga., by J. G. and A. C.
Evins — Model Equipment Throughout.
The new Vaudette, at 74-76 Whitehall Street, Atlanta,
which was opened September 4, is claimed by competent
critics to be one of the best-equipped and architecturally
one of the finest moving picture theaters in the country. It
was built by J. G. and A. C. Evins.
The auditorium proper is 90 feet long by 40 feet wide, and
34 feet high from the floor to crown of vault. A spacious
lobby flanked by two stores give access to a broad foyer
opening on the auditorium. The lobby and vestibule are
finished in ceramic tile, marble and mosaic. The proscenium
arch of the stage is 20 feet wide by 20 feet high, opening
on a stage 21 feet deep by 40 feet wide, and equipped with
asbestos drop curtain, gridiron and all the mechanical ap-
paratus of the regular theater stage. The stage draperies,
scenery, etc., are from the studios of Lee Lash.
The auditorium has a seating capacity of 700 seats, as the
seating is usually disposed, but in order to provide for its
patrons the maximum of comfort the management has
decided to place the seats 32 inches, back to back, and 22
inches apart, thus giving a seating capacity of 540. The
first run licensed pictures, fine singing and the best music.
The Apollo Quartet was secured for the opening and the
orchestra consists of five pieces.
In the operating room L. F. Henderson, chief operator
and electrician, presides, assisted by two licensed operators,
John Henderson and C. G. Wall. A trained staff of ushers
and doormen attend to the wants of patrons. The admission
prices are ten cents and five cents.
Vaudette Theater, Atlanta, Ga.
offices are situated above the stores at each side of the
operator's room, which is spacious and well ventilated, being
12 by 16 feet, cement floor, steel walls, with 24-inch exhaust,
and equipped with two No. 6 Powers machines and a double
stereopticon.
The theater will have eight wide exits, five in the rear and
three in the front, and will be lighted by indirect lighting,
not a light being visible in the whole interior. The ventila-
tion will be by what is known as the "plenum system,"
forcing the air at the front and drawing it out at the back,
thus insuring ideal ventilation both winter and summer.
One 60-inch and two 24-inch exhausts will be used.
The front of the theater is an adaptation of the famous
"Petit Palais" in Paris, which is probably the most success-
ful design that has yet been evolved for structures of a
theatrical character. The height of the entrance arch is 30
feet by a width of 20 feet. It is flanked by two colossal
allegorical figures supporting the half dome above.
In the way of conveniences for patrons a ladies' rest room
has been installed on the right of the inside lobby and a
gentlemen's smoking room on the left.
While the Vaudette has a complete stage, the proprietors,
Messrs. J. G. and A. C. Evins, have no intention of intro-
ducing vaudeville. The Vaudette program will consist of
Going About Kansas City.
By Nelson T. Stephens.
I presume that if all motion picture critics were to attempt
to make better pictures than those they criticize we would
then have a real stuflfed market. But if there were no critics,
it is probable that the motion picture would be about where
it was five or more years ago. In spite of the undoubted
fact that the average producer assiduously attempts to ig-
nore the alarmingly increasing mass of criticism which
stares him in the face every time he lets loose of a consign-
ment of films — in spite of all this his pictures improve — and
for no other reason than the fact that said criticisms slowly
but surely permeate his own ideas and those of his working
force. Here's a question: What more good could come to
the producer himself and his products than the "naming of
names?" There seems to be altogether too much hesitancy
with critics in coming out flat-footedly and naming in prac-
tically every case the maker criticized. When such general
faults as bad photography, bum actors, poor stage manage-
ment or "rum" stories are to be laid at a maker's door, why
not name the gentleman? Just because he puts out occa-
sionally a near-faultless picture is no reason his name should
be witheld. If we criticize, let's do the thing up right. The
motion picture hasn't too many good critics — the more the
better. The critic shouldn't be asked to make one just as
good — this is not a parallel case of the old clergyman's tell-
ing the young man who scoffed at the magnificence of the
Psalms to "make a few." It's a rare dramatic critic who
could write a play as good as the worst he criticizes.
The other evening — Sunday — I dropped into five or six of
Kansas City's downtown theaters. I first tackled the Tenth
Street Theater, a really handsome house using first run Li-
censed. A "rough-house" Gaumont was on the screen. Per-
haps the operator had gone to sleep — perhaps the machine
motor had a hot box — I don't know, but I do know that it
was ludicrous the way the actors crawled over the screen.
You'd have thought it was a funeral procession instead of a
fox hunt. I \yas next treated to a Pathe American Revolu-
tion story which took eighteen and a half minutes to run —
according to my Elgin. The picture was murdered by slow
running and impossible music. The piano player, with a
distant look, drummed out national airs to the picture until
I thought I'd go crazy. I arose and walked out, unable to
stomach the other reel and a half of the show. There you
are — Sunday evening crowd — handsome house — well lighted
picture — all spoiled because of incompetent music and poorly
run pictures. Two weeks before I was in the Tenth Street and
a fine Pathe was ruined because of excessive speed, all be-
cause it happened to be ten-thirty p. m., and the operator
wanted to keep his eleven o'clock date, in all probability.
Poor operators and worse pianists never did anything for
any picture show except to kill trade.
I paid my next admission at Yale's Twelfth Street theater,
the Lyric, I believe. Here the projection was excellent in
every way. Accompanied by an automatic organ of some
kind playing stale tunes, Kalem's "Day and Night" — a poor
picture at best — failed to draw either a snicker or a sympa-
thetic expression, so far as I could ascertain. When Edison's
"Then You'll Remember Me" was thrown on the screen, the
raucous-toned impossibility was suppressed and a pianist
assurned control; but he just played — he did not interpret
the picture. By the way, when is that old loss-of-memory
gag going to be stopped in pictures? Actually, if I've seen
one picture with that theme in the past two years, I've seen
a dozen. The only thing that saved this picture for me was
the strong finish — a really commendable piece of acting and
stage arrangement.
At the Princess, an Independent house, I witnessed a Reli-
ance projected in an intelligent manner with a Powers Six
and a plain cloth curtain. I am unable to recall or find the
name of the picture, but is a fair example of Reliance's pro-
ductions. Henry Walthall, who took the lead, is always
dependable; he has saved many a picture from oblivion. The
violin and piano accompaniment to this picture was fair.
Expressions from those about me indicated that the picture
and music were being enjoyed.
At the Subway, on Eighth and Walnut, I was ushered to
my seat by a nice looking young woman. A trap drummer
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Vaudette Theater. Atlanta, Ga. View of Auditorium and Stage. Auditorium Dimensions: 40 ft. by 90 ft.; Mean Height
of Ceiling, 27 ft. Number of Seats, 540. (See page 120.)
in this place managed to remain subdued during Kalem's
"Little Cripple " But during a following Gaumont and Lu-
bin this gentleman managed also to come to, and his inter-
pretation of horses' hoofs, etc., was really enlightening. For
a whole flock of cowboys, his little tickety-tick-tick was en-
trancing. Oh, why did the Lord perpetrate trap drummers
upon the motion picture! Projection in this the.iter is fair
— the operator is not quite careful enough with his light, for
several times I saw yellow and blue in the picture. This is
perhaps one oi the busiest theaters in the city, being on an
excellent corner.
The Palace, on Main Street, has seats and curtain ar-
ranged vice versa to the usual plan. It is a handsomely dec-
orated house and does a fine business; has good music — a
piano and violin — but ha~ either a bad machine or a poor
operator. The pictures, Biograph's "Diving Girl," a Palhe
Indian, and Kalem's "Wasp" were mercilessly butchered, all
because they were run too fast and because they were jumpy
at the same time. I am told the machine is an old worn-out
Motiograph — maybe, but I think even with that I could put
on a better picture than the Palace operator treated us to.
Decent speed, new sprockets, and star and cam would work
wonders lor projection in the Palace. The operator did keep
a good, white light.
At Rose's Lyric, on Seventh and Main, a sign bids the
passerby to enter and listen to the 25-piece orchestral mu-
sical instrument within. I obeyed and heard it through
Eclipse's "Taming of the Shrew," a split reel Edison com-
edy; "The Unfinished Letter" and "Money to Burn," two
very amusing little pieces, and Selig's "Saved by the Pony
Express." Assuredly a good program — and the VVurlitzer
(the name of the instrument. I believe) did very creditable
work in accompaniment. Fortunately, the manager of the
place had good judgment to turn the instrument off onto a
different vein when the picture demanded. Tho' it was
very mar eleven o'clock p. m. when this show was out. the
operator did not rush matters and he held a very good light.
On the whole, enthusiasm for pictures has not waned in
Kansas City in spite of the fact that in no one of the down-
town theaters I visited did I find my ideal. But the average
picture patron hasn't such fastidious ideals as I have, I pre-
sume. The nearest to my ideal that I know oi in these parts
is right here in Lawrence. Its name is the Aurora, managed
by Mr. N. H. Gibbons. With a Mirror Screen, a Powers No.
6, a Mercury Arc Rectifier, good projection and remarkably
fine piano music, Mr. Gibbons has a show that absolutely
stands for no criticism. In his house. Licensed, a picture is
sympathetically interpreted — it is not simply "showed."
The other day I saw a V'itagraph which had for its theme
the love of a man for a Vestal \'^irgin — "The Fires of F'ate."
And do you know that on the sub-title we received the intel-
ligence that "Calchas (I believe the name was) was the
sweetheart of his boyhood days." They were words to that
effect, anyway. Now how hard could Calchas have loved her
when she entered the nunnery, or rather, the College of Ves-
tals, somewhere between the ages of six and ten? In Rome.
no girl entered the college after the latter age. Again, I
wonder if the producing manager of Vitagraph has any idea
of the architecture of the Temple of Vesta. Oh, well, what's
the difference? — it's a cinch none of the public has. Do the
Vitagraph people know that Vestal Virgins had shaved
heads and wore no such garment as this picture depicted?
Does the N'itagraph director know that Imperial guards
would be on hand for such a disturbance as depicted, and
not trust the handling of prisoners to the mob? .\nd that
no man was allowed within the Temple of Vesta, not even
the mob after the outrage? And what a silly endine this
picture had! .•Ks if escape were possible from a Roman
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dungeon hollowed out of rock six feet underground. The
very fact that there are people among picture patrons over
the country who have intelligence slightly in advance of that
of the ordinary run of people is argument enough for the
admonition to picture makers that they first acquaint them-
selves with every historic detail connected with a story
before producing it, and thus avoid such gross blunders as
the Vitagraph made in the picture mentioned. There are
some other recent pictures which I might pick out, but I
refrain for the present.
WANTS PROTECTION FOR SCENARIO WRITERS.
By Leonard L. Hess.
I shall begin by the statement of a grievance, lodged
against some of the most prominent film-producing com-
panies; this grievance, since it has so often been discussed
in the Moving Picture World, I shall state briefly: it is the
immoderate length of time which these said companies take
before returning rejected manuscripts; I use the term irn-
moderate, because there is no conceivable reason for this
conduct on their parts. The editorial staffs of prominent
magazines are more burdened with manuscripts than are
the editorial staffs of film companies, and in no instance
have I known a magazine to keep a manuscript as long as
do these companies.
I wish now to mention a personal experience, which is an
expansion of the above complaint. I sent two scenarios for
consideration to a film company. Within a few days one
of the scenarios, accompanied by a neat rejection-slip was
shoved under my door by the postman; also there was. a note
to the effect that the other scenario was being reconsidered.
The process of reconsideration occupied time fully sufficient
to stage, act and fully prepare for production, the scenario,
which wa> then returned, honored not even by a rejection-
slip. I ask whether this conduct is not censurable To me it
appears so to the last degree, and I do not hesitate to pro-
claim my belief that the scenario was kept by the company
with no other end in view, except that of filching.
Despite the opinions voiced in an article published in
your magazine some months ago, declaring that no copyright
was necessary for the protection of scenarios; that the
editors of the film companies are honorable; that manuscripts
are sent unprotected to magazines; and finally that it con-
stitutes an insult to the editors of the film companies to
send them manuscripts so protected, I say that such pro-
tection is absolutely imperative; and I deplore the extent
to which the submitter of scenarios is left entirely at the
merc3' of the companies to which he submits them, the
tactics of which may be often highly unscrupulous. I do not
consider the honor of the film companies as great as that
of the magazines, nor even the integrity of their respective
heads to be on a par. I believe that a letter to you, pub-
lished in the recent issue of September 2, fully confirms my
convictions in these respects.
Some action ought to be speedily taken to prevent the
future long-retaining of scenarios, and also for the better
protection of the scenario writer's property; I believe that
through the medium of your pages this can be accomplished.
A well-known motion picture studio director was asked
the other day what he thought was the most sought and the
most difficult to find in connection with the making of the
pictures and he replied, "Good, wholesome, original ideas.
We receive many scenarios of merit, but they lack origi-
nality. It is the sameness we have great difficulty in keep-
away from. It does not surprise me. Think of the number
of pictures that are produced annually. One company is now
turning out 312 and another 260, and others, almost innum-
erable, are pri^ducing 100 to 200 each year.''
Vaudette Theater, Atlanta, Ga. View of Operating Room, 16 ft. long by 12 ft wide and 14 ft. high; 24-inch Ventilating
Exhaust Fan; 2 No. 6 Powers Machines; i Double Stereopticon. (See page 120.)
TUL MOVIXG PICTURE WORI.IJ
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Working the Sound Effects
BV CI.N "'■ ^'MTI.V
1^
ONE of the most important and useful effects that will be
found in the average drummer's collection of traps i»i
thi- "baby cry" iniiiation. and still there are many
(Iriiinmcrs in the business that do not seem to appreciate the
usefulness of this little effect when handled in the proper
manner.
Some drummers are inclined to believe that every time a
liaby appears in one of the pictures they are supposed
to get busy with the baby cry imitation. This is a sad mis-
take that is made by many.
To my notion, the "baby cry" imitation should be used in
( very few dramatic pictures unless there is a vein of comedy
mingled with the dramatic scenes. During the showing of
a purely dramatic production, the use of the "baby cry" is
entirely out of place, as it only has the tendency to bur-
lesque the scene portrayed and sets the audience laughing,
which spoils the theme of the story and makes the audience
lose interest.
.'Ks an illustration to my argument, I will use the Kalem
relea.«e of .-Xugust -Mrd as an example. In this picture, "Don
Ramon's Daughter, ' there is an important scene that shows
the mtithcr and her sniall baby arriving at the monastery
where the child is to be cared for. It is a pathetic scene, a
l>arting of mother and child The use of a "baby cr>- " imita-
tion would be entirely out of keeping with the seriousness of
the scene and would be out of place, notwithstanding the
fact that the child is crying all through the action of this
scene On the other hand, where you have a chance to work
the crying effect in a comedy picture, never let the scene get
by you, as it only helps the intentions of the producer along.
It is a good idea to ne\er work the baby cry even in a com-
edy picture unless the audience can plainly see that the child
is crying
Not long ago I had the pleasure of playing for the Essanay
picture called "Summer Rabies." It was a short educational
subject on the same reel with "Gossiping Yapville." the
Essanay release of .\ugiist 2.ind. In the closing scene of
this baby picture it shows a group of babies in a very disc<m-
tented mood: in fact, the majority of them were crying.
On this occasion I cut out the effect for the simple reason
that the drummer had but one "baby cry" imitatun in his
collection, and the use of one imitation would have been far
from realistic, considering the fact that several babies were
shown crying. In such a scene as this, five or six "baby cry"
imitations should have been used in order to get the desired
effect. Don't do things half way. If you cannot put on an
effect in a realistic manner, it is better to cut it out entirely.
.\nother picture of recent date in which the "baby cry"
came in to good advantage, was the Edison release of .\ugust
0th, a seven hundred foot comedy with a crying baby as the
center of attraction. If you have not as yet run this comedy,
be on the lookout for it, as it is out of the ordinary and
gives the effect man several opportunities to get in some
good work.
The "horse hoof" imitation is another effect that is used
with little discretion by many of the drummers over the
country. The "horse hoof" imitation is one of the first
effects that the average drummer will secure in making up
his collection of traps. Most all effect men and drummer-
use "horse hoofs" on a marble slab, which is very good
indeed when the scene shi^ws the horses running or walking
on a brick or stone pavement, but great care should be used
when the horses are shown running on the grass or even
a country mad. which is usually the case in most Western
and riding pictures. One of the best ideas I have found in
use where the horses are shown running on the grass is
to use the imitation on a leather cushion or a padded board,
thus giving it a muffled effect
From this, some people may be inclined to think I am
trying to get the working of such effect- down to a fine
point, which I am undoubtedly trying to do. and you will
find that I am right. The picture fans of to-day are critical
and they will comment on your effects the same as they do
the music. There are many people in your audience that
delight in looking for the mistakes; they watch for flavys
ir tile pictures: they watch the piano player to see if he will
play ragtime through a death «cene, and you »hould bear in
nund that they are watching the w'^ ■■• •'— ■i-"".".'-' - ind
effect men If they were nut. the n "le
Use for you The piano player r.c • •
little mistake, but the effect man never can.
In a great many of the picture theater* that I have vi»ited
I have found that they have been working the electric door-
bell overtime. It seems tt» be the general oj.inion that the
common electric bell will take the place of r .: from
a telephone bell to the bell on an electric You
wouldn't think of using a cowbell for a ctiueiiai chime.
\\ by then -hould you use a little doorbell for a telephone
bell? There is certainly as much difference
There is hardly a program in your theater that doe* not
call for a telephone bell and it is just as cheap in the long
run to give them the real article. It is a very easy matter to
pick up a junk phone from your local telephone company
and the difference in the effect will soon show a marked im-
i)rf>ven)ent. At Louisville. Kentucky, I found a drummer
that had mounted all of his different bells and gongs on a
large board. Most of them were operated by batteries and
he had, a keyboard of push-buttons .irranged in such a man-
ner that he had no difficulty in working them. The board
arrangeinent is very simple and inexpensive and would prove
a valuable addition to any effect outfit.
I have, in the past few days, received a number of in-
quiries as to what effects are the most essential in making
up a list for a picture theater. I will print this list and trust
it will prove what the correspondents desire:
Railroad imitation, railroad bell, air brake, street car gong,
fire gong, auto horn, electric doorbell, telephone bell, small
table bell, small hand bell, cathedral chimes, wind whistle,
canary whistle, cow bawl, steamboat whistle, locomotive
whistle, ritle-hot cushion, surf and steam or sand blocks,
horse hoofs, slap stick, police rattle, sleigh bells, tambourine,
castanets, thunder sheet, hen cackle, duck quack, rooster
crow, baby cry, tom-tom, large Chinese cymbal, Chinese
musette, wood block, cowbell, anvil, auto chug-chug, wind
machine, crash box.
There are some of the above listed effects that you will
find little use for; still, it is best to have them on hand, for
you will find that, when the opportunity doe- come to use
them, they will be greatly appreciated by the audience Then,
again, you will find many traps listed above that can tie made
by the effect men, but it always pays \o have the best so
you will find that it is better to buy them from some good
firm where you are getting the advantage of its years of
experience.
The railroad imitation made by every nianufacturer i* the
steam engine effect, and this same imitation can be used m
pictures where dredges, steam shovels, etc., are at work, with
the correct effect. When the train is shown pulling into the
station the audience hears the engine, the whistle, the
locomotive bell, etc., but when you go into the detail of
letting them hear the whistle of the air brake, you have won
a point, and a good one.
I recently found a very good detail in working a telephone
bell. If the scene shows an office or a dwelling and the tele-
phone is calling someone, it is a very good idea to keep the
bell ringing until the party takes down the receiver from the
hook. This is just another one of my "crank" details, but
it is good. Try it the next time.
The Chinese musette that is mentioned in the list is one
of the traps that vou will find very little occasion to use;
still it should be included in the collection. The \ itagraph
Company recently released a comedy picture called "Queer
Folks," and in hi's picture it shows the bally-hoo of a side-
show with the oriental snake charmer doing a few stunts on
the platform in front of the tent. The effect of the Chinese
musette in this scene alone would justify anyone in buymg
one of these horns. Then they come in to good advantage
in Chinese or in any oriental scenic pictures. In some ot the
scenic pictures it is hard to supplv the music let alone the
sound effects. But in any of the celestial scenics a musette
would make the hit of the evening.
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GOVERNMENTAL USES OF THE PICTURE.
The United States Government is now using the cinemato-
graph in a large way. To give details would be to catalogue
the various departments of the government, for all are now
adopting the picture as a means of educating those within
its various departments, as also for the purpose of enlight-
ening those who are without — the general public.
It is ofificially stated that the problem of educating the
public to the work being done by its own government was
carefully considered by the President and the members of
his cabinet before authority was given to proceed in the
larger methods now adopted.
The government of the City of New York is this month
holding its annual budget display, which is one of the most
advanced methods of enlightening the public on civic affairs,
but with the addition of the pictures convert the exhibition
into a school to which not only knowledge-seeking citizens
go but where high school scholars may go to get at first
hand practical lessons in civil government.
In state affairs also it will soon be a rare thing for any
department to be without its picture displays, the result
being that more perfect knowledge of their possibilities is
provoking greater efficiency and economy in every way, be-
sides enlightening the public in a most interesting, even an
entertaining, manner concerning the detail workings of their
own affairs. Conventions and congresses, with their long
talks and prolonged sessions, will be largely curtailed, yet
with greater directness and precision together with more
practical results.
EDUCATION WITHOUT BOOKS.
An astonishing advance due to the introduction of the
picture method of teaching is an increasing elimination of
books and the use of practical methods. Books are theoret-
ical, and as such are giving way to the practical; only so
far as their explanatory uses are required do they retain much
of their old value.
The otherwise dead museums are also being quickened
into life under the rapidly developing new order of things.
The combination of the living illustration in the picture and
the specimens in the museums are starting new courses of
lectures in such important centers as the Natural History
Museum in New York and in the Brooklyn Institute. What-
ever is done in these ♦important places is also followed up in
all large cities similarly well equipped.
The large numbers of teachers and others interested in
educational work who are attending these new courses is
sufficient proof of their great value. In colleges, too, similar
methods are being adopted in all possible practical work. It
is no uncommon thing now for these halls of learning to
have their own farms and other industrial plants; these are
not merely experimental but practical and profitable, because
if not profitable their whole object fails. The cities are the
market places for all kinds of products for educational insti-
tutions, although purchasers and users may be ignorant of
the fact.
This is again but the beginning of another of the large
and numerous class of opportunities and possibilities which
the moving picture has opened up; where is it going to stop?
There is no stopping place! A continuous chronology of
events will be the duty of this page, for the field of venture
is as wide as the universe.
THE CHILDREN IN THE PICTURES.
Child acting is always attractive, not the occasional prod-
igy but the usual necessary addition to the portrayal of life
upon the stage, which belongs alone and especially to child-
hood. In the old theater the great labor attached to nightly
appearances of the young actors became a hardship so that
in the commoner phases of child acting the law was com-
pelled to adjudge the same as belonging to that class of
child labor which became a cruelty. Happily the cinemato-
graph has removed this difficulty and all other barriers, giv-
ing us the child actor in all naturalness, simplicity and
thoroughness. The educational value of acting to the child,
with its many histrionic accomplishments may be easily com-
prehended; further, the fact that but a few portrayals before
the camera are necessary and all sufficient for public pres-
entation, all labor and other attendant hardships are removed.
A consequent result of this is the helpfulness to the chil-
dren who see the pictures; it has been with great interest
that the writer has listened to children's comments upon the
"children in the picture" and it is a pleasure to recall that all
have been helpful.
While there is nothing of the "stage-struck" desire to
emulate, there is often a well defined idea of the correct or
incorrect, the natural or the strained; for indeed children
are the keenest and best judges of children. Out of this
spirit there grows an educational advantage, not in rhetoric
but in action, emphasis, deportment and comprehensive per-
sonality.
Several of the film manufacturers have been happy in the
children secured for their scenes, even of an age younger
than would be possible upon the stage. Of these it can be
said that the natural innocence they showed immediately
won the hearts of all who saw them.
Even as the automobile has removed the fear and cruelty
of overdriving the horse, so the cinematograph has removed
all fear of abusing the child, thereby giving us the great free-
dom of securing and enjoying the true portrayal of life in
one of its most interesting stages in a manner hitherto
impossible.
No child actor, prodigy or genius could possibly be found
to give the extremely juvenile productions now enjoyed;
and apart from the pleasure given by these young actors,
they are unconscious teachers of both young and old in
many ways, imparting a value not anticipated before.
It has been wondered how early in life the moving picture
may be proved valuable to children in school; the opinion
of those interested in the child actor is that as soon as
children can intelligently discern anything they begin to
learn, and therefore the cinematograph will meet them on
the very threshhold of life's knowledge.
A STRANGE MISUSE OF THE PICTURE.
A minister has recently been boasting of two things: first,
his progressiveness; he has installed a picture machine in
his church for evening services; second, his success; he is
drawing the crowds. This man is entirely wrong, and it is
easy to predict that before long not only will the crowds
be gone but also the church; and a minister who will not
be looking for a pastorate, but for a job.
The right use of the moving picture in the church is as an
illustrative aid, an auxiliary to religion and not a substitute
therefor. People are wise; their united opinion is good: they
know the difference between true religion and a picture
show, and even the most hardened or indifferent are true
enough to believe religion should not be adulterated with
an exhibition. Any religion or any church which needs the
help of even legitimate worldly attractions to sustain its
Sabbath services, had better consider the necessity of discon-
tinuing.
For helping in social, educational or even indirectly in in-
spirational work, by the uses of Biblical illustrations, each
rightly timed and placed, the moving picture has a valuable
mission field in the church instructional work of to-day. In
wise hands it can be made a power for good and indeed is
rapidly becoming so, but let it not be forgotten that a bless-
ing perverted becomes a curse, and it is even possible for
a minister in blind enthusiasm to go wild. Keep the valuable
aids in their place, and they increase in value and prove a
blessing.
It is reported from London that an English syndicate has
completed negotiations with the Chinese government for the
establishment of a circuit of motion picture theaters in the
large cities of China. The houses will be financed by the
local mandarins and will be operated by Chinese. The syn-
dicate is granted the right to take films of any part of the
Chinese Empire.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Projection Department
Edited by F. II. RICHARDSON.
A Few Questions. — Georgia (name of town suppressed)
writes: "When my no volt gasoline engine driven genera-
tor outfit broke down on me a few days ago, I bought power
from a neighbor who has a 220 volt outtit. I changed my
incandescent lamps to jjo volts, hooked up the fans in series,
connected up my 25 ampere adjustable Power rheostat in
scries with 150 feet of hay bale wire resistance, and pro-
jected as good a picture as before. This extra resistance
was made by nailing insulation knobs 4 inclies apart, and
running back and forth to anotiier line of knobs some 20
inches away. There is very little heat to it. All is D. C.
Where I was getting 45 volts at the arc with my own
power, I am now getting 52. Friend Montgomery is right
about love sick dramas; while they are not as vicious as the
old, cheap melodrama, they are very wearying, and might
profitably Tie replaced with pictures of travel, industrial
films, etc. What do you have to do to join the I. A. T. S. E.,
besides having the price and being a decent citizen? If there
is a vertical jump in the picture, and you know your star
and cam shafts to be parallel, where do you look for trou-
ble? Where do the photoplay actors get their funny wigs
and whiskers? Did you ever see a real live human being
with a beard like the old man in Klimara, in Making Mother
Over, and the laughing miner at the end of the Tenderfoot's
Claim? Can't they do better? I marked a coin and put it
in circulation at the box office, advertising freely and offering
a $5.00 reward for its return on a certain night. Everybody
was talking about it, and some 50 coins were brought in.
It worked well. Hope brother managers can use the scheme.
What percentage of light is reflected from an aluminum
coated curtain, and what from white plain news print paper?
What is a good scheme to till the house in the afternoon in
a small town — 5,000? Am glad to say that after reading
your valuable handbook, I have the best projection for 30
miles around, but there will be another house opened in a
few days, so I cannot predict later results. Can I get any
information about the use of storage batteries, cost, etc.?
Do the exchanges give as close care to the condition of the
reel as they should? Many thanks for the enjoyment I get
out lot reading your section of the Moving Picture VVorld."
Am surprised to learn that you are able to pull 52 am-
peres over ordinary iron baling wire "without much heat."
It is far above its capacity. To join the I. A. T. S. E. you
must be a practical operator and (I have just been told) a
resident of the city in which you join, except where a union
has been given jurisdiction over other territory. You might
write Mr. John McMillian, secretary L. U. 41, Box 267, .-Kt-
lanta, Ga., for information. It depends on what kind of a
jump the picture has. If it jumps up and down four times
to each turn of the crank it means the intermittent sprocket
is not true or its shaft is sprung. If it is in quick short jerks
probably your tension springs bear too lightly or your
sprocket teeth are badly worn. As to the wigs and whiskers,
you are at liberty to search me. Don't know whether or not
they can do better, but do know some of them couldn't do
much worse. The marked coin stunt is passed along to our
readers for experiment. Plain white plaster reflects about
82 per cent, of the light. An ordinary commercial mirror
reflects about 87 per cent. I have no figures on aluminum.
It would depend considerably on the surface. We would be
very glad to have the department readers suggest schemes
for "filling the house afternoons." Would suggest you look
up books on use of storage batteries in your public library.
You might also write (enclosing stamp") the Thomas A.
Edison Company, Orange, N. J. Very likely they could give
you a lot of information, or tell you where to get it. S-h-h-h.
It's a secret! No, exchanges don't give reels as close care
and attention as they should. S-h-h-h! Keep it dark. Glad
you like the handbook and department.
Norfolk Comes Back. — Norfolk, Va., writes: "I notice un-
der heading 'An Argument,' page 885, September 23 issue, a
criticism of my former letter and sketch; also one from Gal-
veston, both of which I will answer; also your own comments
on their arguments. Taking Leadville first: It is not clear
to him what I meant by 'machine.' Not having copy of my
original letter I will begin at the beginning of the matter.
li luy memory ^l:.i. ;..t ...i.,^,;,^ ; ,..,., n._,ii,.i,j< t., ..licn.l
anyone. What 1 wrote was written with a good will and
for what I believed to be the interest of the dcpar-Turtit in
general. I answered Lead\ illi's argument by !• ;>
his claim that it was impossible to maintain a ; 11
arc without other resistance than that peculiar to llic arc
itself. When I said that he probably did not know how the
result was produced, 1 meant that he, as well may
have been doing the same thing and were i ^t to
come forward and say so for tear they migi. d. . '.ntra-
dicted and not be able to explain how it is done, though they
were actually doing it. Leadville said it could be done. You
.said such a thing was an impossibility, hence my letter and
the present argument, which I am pleased to see. You re-
member I said it would wake up somebody who was from
'Missouri' and would have to be shown.
"By 'machine' I meant my motor-generator set and not the
lamp. I thought I made my sketch plain enough, but now see
where I made one error, not in the drawing, for that is ab-
solutely correct, but in not stating that the motor and gener-
ator armatures are both mounted on one shaft, but entirely
separate from each other; consequently both must revolve
at exactly the same speed. I did not think it necessary to
set this fact forth as such sets are usually on one shaft. Now,
Leadville, study the connections again and you will see that
I have a compound wound motor, driving a shunt wound
generator, with a practically permanent (ield. So far as
concerns the compounding of the motor, tapping the brush
leads of the generator on one side and the 230 volt lead on
the other, if you will study that connection carefully you will
find that if the operator should freeze his carbons — that is.
keep them together when in the act of striking his arc— it
would have a tendency to strengthen the compounding of
the motor, thereby preventing it from racing and holding its
speed constant. Study the shunt winding of both motor and
generator fields. You will see that they are connected in
series with each other and that the closed circuit rheostat is
in series with it for regulating the strength of the field. The
less field resistance you have in circuit the nT>re current you
can get from a generator, and vice versa. Don't overlook
the fact, however, that the armature of the generator being
on the same shaft with the motor, both must travel, or re-
volve at the same speed, and that speed is controlled by the
field rheostat, which in turn controls both motor and genera-
tor fields. I think this will, or ought to, make matters clear
to Leadville.
"And now. Friend Richardson, here goes for yourself f
You say you expected I would be jumped on by somebody
because I called my set a 'Compensarc' Well, that is ex-
actly what it is, according to what the makers claim on the
name plate. For further information write the Ft. Wayne
Electric Company, its builders. They call it a 'Compensarc,'
in large, plain letters and when I said a 'Compensarc,' or
what is better known to the electrical fraternity as a booster
set, or balancing set, I meant exactly what I said. There are
lots of electrical appliances called by names entirely foreign
to what they really are. Nevertheless we have to accept
their makers' designation, under which they are marketed,
so as to be understood. But that is not the point, f • t! ' •
said he could produce and maintain an arc without •
other than that natural to the arc. You disputed th
sition and still do so in the issue of September 23. I must
again correct you. It can, and is being done every day. If
you doubt it come do^n to Norfolk and if you arc from Mis-
souri I will show you! If I don't I will pay your expenses.
In your answer to Leadville you say: as near as you can
understand I have a compensarc hitched in between the mo-
tor and generator and that would not put it on D. C. Look
at that sketch again. Nowhere does it say .A. C. It is en-
tirely D. C. Also you say you never heard of a connection
between the brushes of a motor and generator. Well, yoa
hear of it now. There are many things we don't hear of
until we actually sec them and then we are surprised. Of
course it is reasonable to suppose you are on the same side
of the fence with Leadville. inasmuch as I failed to mention
the fact that both armature* are on one shaft. .\ little thing
like that makes all the difTercnce in the world. "There is one
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thing only in your answer to Leadville I don't like, viz.: you
say the sketch is O. K. and then, when its correctness is dis-
puted, tell lis you don't always say what you think about
such matters. You also say that you hope 1 won't become
angry. Allow me to say that nothing is further from my
thoughts. 1 am more than pleased at the argument brought
forth because some of us will learn. But let me tell you
one thing, in the most friendly spirit: don't say what you
don't think of some things sent in to you for explanation.
Either put it up to us for an e.xaniple for your readers to
study on, give your canaid opinion, be it right or wrong, or
else say nothing at all. I perfectly realize the fact that you
are asked questions regarding which make of appliance is
best which you cannot, for obvious reasons, answer. But in
discussion like the present give your candid opinion and any
one with a thimble full of sense will take it the right way
and not get angry, because through such discussion we all
learn. I trust you, Leadville, are not angry for I meant
nothing personal. Far from it! I still say you are right re-
garding the arc matter. Will be pleased to discuss this mat-
ter privately with you if you wish. Letter addressed
Manager Arcade Theater will reach me and be promptly
answered. This answer, as a whole, ought to satisfy Gal-
veston. If not, will have to come across with further ex-
planations. All this is with best of feeling to all. I sincerely
trust it will be thus accepted."
Well, Norfolk, I've taken my verbal spanking like a little
man. It is no easy task to edit a department of this kind as
you would soon discover were you the man behind the type-
writer for a while. I have done what seemed to be best.
Doubtless I have made mistakes. Most of us do at times.
As to the compensarc: the Ft. Wayne Co. put out a low volt-
age auto-transformer called a "Compensarc" and sold a lot of
them. Just why they would have two difTerent appliances of
entirely different nature both sailing under the same name
I don't know. That they have is news to me, and I shall
write them concerning it. As to the connections, I am not
deeply enough versed in the effect of various machine field
and armature windings to speak with entire confidence. I
therefore think I shall leave you fellows to scrap it out. If,
however, it comes to a case of locked horns — meaning that
both claim to be right ana neither willing to give way, I have
advantage of advice from one of the best electrical engineers
in New York City. His word I would consider as law. My
idea in O. K.-ing things I did not actually believe to be right
has been simply this: I want discussion and argument, since
that adds interest. It is a queer fact that many men who
will sit silent as an owl under almost any circumstances —
who will seemingly even go to a lot of trouble to hide their
really excellent fund of knowledge lest others learn from
them, will jump into the middle of an argument and come
forward with their learning the instant they think they see
an opportunity'to call some one down, particularly if that
some one happen to be considered somewhat of an authority.
By taking the course I have I fully expected to crack the
shell of some ?upposed-to-be burglar-proof knowledge box.
This arc-without-resistance question is of much importance
and I think might better be threshed out in the department
rather thar. privately.
"Spurious Parts. — McCook, Neb., writes: "I notice your arti-
cle under the heading An Imposition and a Swindle. Yes, there
are several parties making and selling imitation parts for the
leading projecting machines, which 1 think is an imposition
on the manufacturers of the machines. They all claim that
their machines are fully covered by patents. Why don't they
stop these imitators from making these fake parts? .\nother
thing I want to ask is this: Who was it that created a mar-
ket for these crude, cheap imitations? It's some of the ex-
hibitors that demand such cheap junk. I say some because
they are not all that way. but only about half, and that is
what brought about this miserable condition. If the ex-
hibitors wouldn't demand such worthless trash the makers
of same would soon be forced out of business. You say that
these parts are built cheaply for the purpose of catching
suckers — yes, and the exhibitor is right there grabbing up the
junk and considers it a bargain just because he can buy it at
cut rates. Some don't know the difference and others don'l
care, just so the parts are cheap. You would be surprised
if you could see some of the letters from exhibitors asking
for the very cheapest work and parts to be had. and when
you give them a legitimate price for genuine parts they say,
'Why. I can get that for just half in Chicago and get irn-
proved parts at that.' Whenever they buy Edison or Power's
parts at half price I can assure them that thev are buving
crude, cheap imitations which are practically worthless and
a detriment to the exhibitor and the business in general."
Comment on the foregoing seems almost unnecessary, ex-
cept to vay that its writer is a dealer in machines and supplies
and knows whereof he speaks. Exhibitors who seek to save
a few cents, or even a few dollars, on cheap, miserably made
machine parts are, as I have said before, not only assistmg
in what amounts to a swindle, but they are literally savmg
five cents at the expense of a dollar. The genume article not
only lasts much longer, but gives better service as well. It
is almost unbelievable that men claiming to be theater man-
agers will pursue such a short-sighted policy and be pe-
nurious enough to demand inferior goods to save a few
measley cents or dollars. Yet I know, without McCook's
assurance, that a surprising number of them do.
Condenser "Explodes." — Marion, 111., writes: "I attach
clipping from one of our daily papers concerning a small op-
erating room blaze in one of our theaters. The operator
was trying out the films before the show. One of the con-
densing lenses cracked and he moved the lamphouse over,
but it stuck before the light was off the film and the latter
blazed up at the aperture. In jerking the reel away he
flipped a piece of the burning film into a box containing
other reels, setting them all atlame. Aside from loss of the
films the damage was not over $25. What do you think of
the article? I suppose vou never had the pleasure of seeing
a condensing lens explode. I derive much benefit from the
department and your answers to correspondents. Have
made a scrapbook of them for reference."
The article referred to shows the usual stupid ignorance
of the newspaper reporter who knows nothing of his subject
and cares far more for sensation than for facts. He rings in
the impossible stock "explosion," only this time he intimates
that the condenser exploded instead of the film. "The flames
from the condenser shot back to the films," says this cheer-
ful idiot, neither knowing or probably caring that his state-
ment displaj-ed almost childish ignorance. "The firemen sub-
dued the flames before the place was gutted." "Had the ex-
plosion occurred while a show was in progress there is
hardly a doubt but that lives would have been lost." Thus
the article runs, every possible thing magnified in the insane
desire for sensation. It is small use to try to stem such out-
rage and prevent the writing of such blatant nonsense. The
dail}- paper must have sensation to swell sales and it cares
little or nothing who is unjustly injured in the process of its
monej- making. It maj' be noted that had an automatic fire
shutter been attached to that machine there would have been
no fire at all. Also had the reels been in a covered metal box
it would not have been nearly so bad.
Address Wanted. — Will party writing letter published
"Sensible Letter. " page 621, September 2 issue, send address.
Have letter for him, but have lost his address.
Wage Scale. — Editor Projection Department Moving Pic-
ture World. Dear Sir and Brother: The Moving Picture
Operators' Union, Auxiliary of Local 35, I. A. T. S. E., N*ew
York City, has adopted the following scale of wages:
Matinee and evenings (i hour for supper) .. .$22.00 per week
Evenings only 18.00 per week
Evenings and Saturday and Sunday Mat... 19.50 per week
Double shift. 12 noon to n p. m 18.00 each man
Double shift, i noon to 11 p. m 18.00 each man
Double shift, 9 a. m. to 12 p. m 21. »o each man
One shift, two men. 12 noon to 11 p. m 25.00 each man
and one hour for supper for each man.
Relief work at rate of one day's pay, the minimum rate to
be paid $3.00 per day.
Relief for supper, 75 cents per hour.
Xo changing of reels by operators, unless they have com-
mutation tickets.
This schedule to go into effect on November I, IQII.
Attest: WILLIAM F. McVEY.
Recording Secretary.
Trouble Galore. — Youngstown, O., writes: "Have been a
W orld reader for six months and it is wonderful how clearly
30U explain things. I am using an Edison machine. 250 volt,
60 cycle A. C, using 73 amperes. There seems to be a blue
spot in center and at edges of picture. I have put new bush-
ings on my intermittent sprocket shaft. Before I did this
the sprocket holes showed on one side: now they show on
both sides and it certain!}- has got my goat. Have been
three j'ears in the business and never saw anything like this.
Recently the manager came up and said my picture did not
look right. Do you think there is really something wrong?
Sometimes I ha\e to take both hands to turn the crank. Do
you think my shutter is a little out? When upper feed
sprocket slides what is the cause? For the benefit of those
who do not know. 3-in-i oil is good to clean Edison lenses."
Either j'ou are trying to have some fun with me or — well.
I will assume that your rather surprising queries are in
good faith, though I've several doubts. Inasmuch as you
have failed to give me width of picture and length of throw,
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1 cannot give positive advice as t<> the blue sliost. Try
moving lamphutisc back and forward. It sprocket ludes
show on both sides there is something wrong with your
aperture plate. It has been filed out and is ton widiv Cut
a new one. Yes, there decidedly is something wrung and
if you are cleaning your lenses with .vin-i oil, or any other
kind '>f oil, wash them off with wood alcoliol at once, pol-
ishmg afterwards with a \cry clean, very soft cloth. If ynu
have to "take both hands to run the machine," you had bet-
ter get busy. Probably your star is binding on the cam. Try
slacking the star off a little. You ask if I "think your shutter
is a little out?" If there are streaks up and down from let-
ters in titles, it is; not otherwise. If you are really using 75
.imperes you should have ^4-inch carbons. You will have to
explain what you mean "when the upper feed sprocket
slides."
Union Wanted. — Indiana (name of town suppressed)
writes: "What are requirements for an oi)erator to join the
I. A. T. S. E. ? What qualifications are necessary? Have
owned, managed and operated for more than four year>, but
sold out a short time >incc. Where is nearest union?"
The only requirement is that a man be a practical motion
picture operator actively engaged in operating and, I believe.
.1 resident of the city or town where lie joins. Most unions
examine applicants to determine their knowledge of projec-
tion and what goes with it. There is an operators' union in
Indianapolis, Ind., of which Jno. J. Cook, 137 N. Illinois St..
Indianapolis, is secretary. Vou might write him for further
information.
From Boston. — Hoston, Mass., writes: "You were right in
-uppo-ing the rheostat mentioned in my last letter to be a
-•JO-volt one It proved to be a 2JO-voIt resistance split to
accommodate two lamps on no. I enclose two >ketches,
one showing how to make a cheap, practical arc projector,
l^sc one of the lenses of an old eyeglass and mount as
shown. If the lens is used without the metal eyeglass rim.
use leather washers in clamping the same between washers
on screw in end of slide-rod. I have also shown a simple
and practical way of lessening danger of condenser breakage
when the round metal mount is used. The large ring is
more or less of a nuisance, being often both difficult to get
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out and in. The screws have enough play, according to
depth of slots, to accommodate lenses of varying thickness.
If the lens is a tight fit never force it in unless you wish to
invite quick breakage. Any dentist will allow you to use
his emery wheel to grind ofTE the lens edge until it is loose in
the mount. I have added many things to my store of knowl-
edge through reading the Department, and anything I can
contribute fright or wrong, for I wish to be corrected if
wrong) will be a pleasure."
.\ coarse grindstone, such as i% found in a machinr y\\r,\. nr
foundry, is better than an emery wheel f'>r %x:- it
edge>. .\n emery wheel chips iheni too mvrh M k»
for the excellent drawings. You have th- ! a IImu-
sands read the Department, absorb the \ - and idra»
of others from ail over the world, but • their part
in the dissemination of knowledge by c ^ I wish
to say again that, providing the writinn . ^. ..c. the fear
of not being able to write for publication need hinder no
one. Just get your ideas set forth and I will fix it up for
the printer. N'ot one letter in a dozen goes to the printer
exactly as it was written, but I never change the ideas ex-
pressed in any degree; only the wording. Many letters are
very crude; so much so that it is sometimes hard work to
decipher their real meaning Still we must thank the writer.
lor he has at least done his duty as well as he could. I
take great pains with such letters, rc-wri"" • ■■ ' -•" ''"'g
them up for the printer man. ( )nce in • r-
stand the meaning myself and then 1 hea- . ed
correspi nuleiit.
Atlanta, Ga., writes: "Probably if Miami. Fla., and Mc-
Pherson, Kas., will get the right adjustment on the lower
sprocket idlers and the right tension on their takeuns, they
won't have to substitute an out-of-date roller for the steel
ime on tne latest machine^. It always worked for me and
I have the first time to be obliged to substitute parts of an
old model machine for the new."
There wa< more to thi> letter, but it was ir' •' '- of
comments which would merely have hurt soi ;.;5
without lining any good at all. We are glav m
readers, but this department is not for personal comments.
Edison Gate. — Baltimore, Md.. writes: "Will you kindl/
answer the following question in the Department: Which is
the proper way to increase the tension on an Edison Model
H: bulge the springs or tighten the gate?"
\t the upper ami lower right hand corner* of the Edison
Model B gate will be found a screw protruding through the
metal of the gate. The upper one holds the top of the latch.
These screws should be set through the gate ju*t far enough
so that the gate is exactly square, or level with the face and
aperture behind it. That is what the screws are for. The
gate should be kept square with the face and aperture thus
and any added tension should be secured by bulging the
springs by pressing out with a small rouml rod while running
the same up anfl down under the spring.
In Error. — Lima, O., writes: "I noticed an illustration of
method of attaching an outside shutter in Sept. 23 issue. The
drawing shows connection to be made by means of a tum-
bling shaft. I do not understand the use of such a shaft, as
the inside shutter bearing is stationary."
Lima then sketches his idea of proper connection, same
being a straight shaft connected to inside shutter shaft and
supported bv a bracket boxing. I have not publi^he<l his
-ketch for tlie reason that I think he is in error. The -ketch
spoken of is for the Edison Exhibition Model machine. The
carriage of this mechanism frames up and down, carrying
the shutter with it, while the lens is stationary You cannot
frame an outside shutter up and down in relation to the
lens, as would be necessary were Lima- plan followed.
The tumbling shaft is to overcome this very thing. If it were
practical to frame an outside shutter up and down in relation
to the lens, vour plan, Lima, would be all right and we
would have published your sketch. However, we are in-
debted to you for submitting it, even though you were in
error.
The Law.— Corona. N. Y., writes: "Referring to your
answer to Newark. N. J.. Sept. 23 issue, would like to in-
form you that the New York 191 1 card is issued to all hold-
ing 1910 card. I was looking for information on this point
in the Department for some time, not having secured 1911
card on account of the citizenship clause. I finally applied
for ion card and same was issued at once."
I have stated in the Department the fact that new cards
were issued to holders of iqio cards. The citizenship law
was knocked out by the recentlv enacted state law. as was
also stated in this department. Corona must have overlooked
it. As the matter now stands there is no citizenship require-
ment, also the six months' apprenticeship clause is eliminated
by a recent judicial decision.
It's a Cage Now.— New York City. N. Y.. writes sendins in
a circular letter from a Brooklyn firm er. ' - ■- -t-
ing a fireproof operating room. They sn r-
ing all operators' cages in motion picture .... ; n-
structed of — we have a svstem of fireproof oper.itors" cages."
Well, gentlemen, you are caged at last! I wonder what
this enterprising firm, that doesn't know an operating room
from a "cage." uses for bars. We have been "cooped" up
for quite some time, but — caged! Ctee'
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"Her Awakening" (Biograph), September 28. — She worked
in a laundry, she was pretty, and didn't chew gum. She
dressed as becomingly as a shop girl. Her old mother, on
the way to market with a very tattered apron, met her
and her "steady," and the girl was ashamed of her mother.
A moment later her mother is knocked down by a passing
automobile, and taken into the house. She dies in a few
minutes. It's a hard awakening for the girl, and the pain
is fairly well pictured by the actress. However, it is the
portrayal of the old mother that is the most noteworthy
thing in the picture. It is a true and human picture, very
worth while and commendable.
"Counterfeit Roll" (Lubin), September 29. — The girl at
the "Man Haters' " club and the man at his club each left
their money beside the respective telephones. They happen
to sit at the same table at a restaurant a few moments
later. Meanwhile, another man has been arrested for passing
counterfeit money; he had picked up a suspicious looking
roll. The two at the restaurant finish at the same time,
have no money, and are taken to the station-house, where
the man with the roll makes a loan, and the two are freed,
but — and fate can be cussed mean sometimes — the two meet
a little later in a very amusing wa}', and are taken up
again. Club friends come to the rescue. It is certainly a
laughable picture, and while not all of it is as good as its
best, it is a good film.
"Gypsy Honor" (Pathe), September 28. — The American
helped the gypsy girls when they were in the city. The
men of the band, later, robbed and bound the American.
One of the girls whom he had helped discovered it, and
set him free. The band knows this, and breaks camp, the
sheriff with a posse in pursuit. The feature of the picture
is the running fight, and its end, the capture of the thieves.
The girl is spurned by the band, and is taken to his home
by the American, where she is befriended by his wife. The
picture hardly fulfills the promise of its title; for dramatically
it is thin. The pictures are, however, interesting.
"The Mission Wsiif" (Melies), September 28. — The outlaw,
bandit and road agent, with the sheriff and Indians, has been
one of the big features of early Western life, and he has
figured prominently in many Western motion pictures.
About the only way to get heart interest out of a bandit
is to make him do some good deed, to reform him. The
road agent in this picture defends, from attacking Indians,
the mission. The mission waif, a foundling whom the
fathers have educated, goes to the cowboy's camp for help.
They find the road agent dead at the gate, but they save
the mission. The scenes had suggested that it was the
road agent's love for the waif, now a grown young woman,
that moved him to make the sacrifice. It is an interesting
picture. It shows the Indians stealthily creeping up, and
also a short fight.
"The Power of Good" (Essanay), September 28. — It
looked like the same old hold-up scene, but it is soon ap-
parent that the situation is being handled freshly. The out-
law's actions in the cabin of the woman and her daughter,
where, at the point of a pistol, he forces them to give him
food and also to send the sheriff's posse on the wrong
track, is more commendable for its art than for its ethical
value. The next day the outlaw, now wounded, stumbles,
fainting, into the cabin of a minister. The minister's daugh-
ter bathes his face, and when he is recovering reads to him
from the bible. That he falls in love with her and repents
is shown with a pood measure of effect. He serves his time.
It is a very interesting picture, unusually so for its kind.
"Her Hero" (Vitagraph), September 30. — Mr. Brown
(Bunny) is one of those men who are very brave when there
is no danger and other people are present. Brown's loving
wife (Miss Finch) has him bring home a revolver to protect
her. It makes him feel big and he yarns to his timid wife
about what he would do if he were in the wild West. Bunny
pictured as a cowboy is worth seeing. His wife goes to bed.
To make her believe that burglars were in the house and that
he had frightened them away, he collects the family silver
and wraps it up. A real burglar comes and makes no noise.
Browne pretends that he hears one and goes down, finds
burglar and has a fit. Mrs. Browne picks up the revolver
and fires at the retreating burglar. Then she pias a rose on
Browne. It's a good comedy.
"His Stubborn Way" (Lubin), October 2. — It might have
happened; at least it seems real, for if it had happened it
would have happened just that way. The situation is simple.
Myrtle's dad was so stubborn that her beau got his friend to
let the father see him, playing lover while he courts the old
man. It works delightfully. The pantomime is filled with
human suggestions as effective as words; more so than any
but the truest words could be. It deals almost wholly with
those traits of men and women by which we recognize them
as kindred human beings. The Lubin Company has been
producing some very fine comedies recently. This is as good
as the best of them.
"Too Many Burglars (Biograph), October 2. — Dick's wife
is so careless with her jewelry that he writes to a friend
asking him to play burglar. He doesn't send the letter, but
decides to play burglar himself. Wife finds the letter and,
for a joke sends it. Real burglar comes; wife makes fun of
him. Hubby comes, also his friend. They don't know each
other and fight; this scares real burglar, who hides, but
sneezes. It is very funny and kept the audience chuckling.
"Eugene Wraybum" (Edison), October 3. — A very dra-
matic, though not altogether pleasant, picture. The progress
of the girl's love for Wrayburn is plainly depicted, but there
are attempted murders caused by jealousy, the death of two
persons who struggle beside a canal until they fall in, locked
in each other's arms; Wrayburn is thrown into the water and
rescued by the girl as he floats down with the current, but
eventually he realizes his love for the girl and the gloomy
picture ends with happiness in sight. The play will please
with its intense dramatic situations.
"The Phoney Strike Breakers" (Kalem), October 2. — A
slight but very amusing incident pictured as taking place on
a large cattle ranch. The cowboys arranged a "strike" (not
in earnest) and carefully rehearsed it. Molly, the ranch girl,
was not to be outdone. She got all the girls in the valley
together and persuaded them to dress up as men. These are
the phone}'- strike breakers. Everything seems to be going
smoothly for the boys, when they happen to notice the strike
breakers riding toward the range. They can't see that they
are girls and, much concerned, gallop after. There was a
good deal of laughter in the house while the film was on.
The picture is very fair, but nothing special.
"The Convict's Heart" (Pathe), September 30.— Paul Pan-
zer, as the convict, and little Jack Smith as the boy, play
the leading roles in this picture. The convict with chains on
his feet escapes by a very skillfully suggested fall over a
rocky cliff. The boy, berrying near, helps him and finds him
clothes. Five hundred dollars reward is offered for the con-
vict's capture, and the mortgage is past due on the home of
the boy's mother. The holder of the mortgage, not getting
his monej', becomes brutal, and the convict, in hiding near,
comes to the rescue. The police are informed. The convict
makes the boy arrest him for the reward to pay the mort-
gage. Mr. Panzer's facial expression is very good, but the
whole cast acts with a good deal of naturalness. There is
some freshness in the picture.
"A Western Heroine" (Vitagraph), September 27. — The
Western heroine (Miss Story) succeeds in getting the large
sum of money through to the town office of the mining com-
pany. The senior partner had entrusted it to one of his
young men. A Mexican saw him start out, and with two
Americans determines to rob him. The man sees the bandits
in time to save himself from falling into their trap, but they
follow him. Desperately wounded, he darts aside and takes
refuge in the cottage of the heroine. He gives her the money
and tells her to whom it belongs, and then dies. The bandits
track the man and attack the house. By a clever ruse, the
girl, escaping through a window, gets a good start with the
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money. The bandits sec her makinR off and follow, but can-
not overtake her, though it is a close call. It is a clearly
told, interesting picture.
"A Summer Adventure" (ScUk), October 2 — The feature
of this tiitn Is tiic iircsunce of wild animals, deer and wolves.
They seem alino--.t out of place in a background so filled with
suggestions of an old civilization, but they arc at least real.
The presence of the wolves al.so gives, more or less effect-
ively, a sense of danger to a little boy, brother of the heroine,
who is pictured as lost. The girl's lover was niu of lavor
with the girls father and his rescue of the kid from the den
of the wolves gives him a chance to square things. There are
several comic incidents in the film at which the audience
laughed The story is n"t at all convincing, but there is a
good (le.il of entertaiiiinont in it.
"The Strike at the Little Jonny Mine" (Essanay), Septem-
ber 30. — The mob scene in this film is exciting and it is 3
tense moment when the superintendent and the faithful
Logan are almost overpowered just as the sheriff arrives.
So far as the picture dealing with the labor question is con-
cerned, it only shows some scenes in a strike. The heroic
action of the woman in rising from a sick bed and riding
for aid rouses the sympathy of the audience, while the stead-
fast determination of Logan to stand bv the company is com-
mendable. That he succeeds in securing the consent of the
superintendent to increa-e wages is quite as much to his
credit as the superintendent's. The film tells a good story,
punctuated with some exciting incidents, but it is in no
sense a homily upon labor difficulties.
"The Nearsighted Chaperone" (Lubin), September 30. — A
comedy with a new >itiiatioii. .\unty bothers the lovers. So
they induce twf> servants to don proper toggery and assume
their places in the library, while the lovers themselves escape
froni Aunty's vigilance into the conservatory. The scheme
worked admirably and they were unmolested for a consid-
erable time, or until Aunty began to discuss the lateness of
the hfur, when the servant made the tact known by hurling
his slipper. The lovers returned to the library and shortly
afterward the young man bade them good-night.
'The Maiden of the Pie-Faced Indians" (Edison). Septem-
ber 30. — .^ very funny travesty upon the usual Indian, maiden
and cowboy rescue story. While it keeps the audience laugh-
ing all the time, it goes further, perhaps, than the producers
intended and clearly illustrates the absurdities which often
creep into the usual Indian story. Silently the maiden is
captured, though she is screaming at the top of her lungs.
I'anntleroy is tied to a tree and cruelly tortured, and after
he is rescued calmly walks away with the tree to which he
was fastened .And there are many other equally funny and
interesting episodes in the film. It deserves to be popular
since it contains humor of a rare and altogether commend-
able sort
"Turning the Tables" (Edison), September 30. — A short
comedy in which a poor, downtrodden man succeeds in get-
ting the best of his Xantippe wife. He makes her believe
her first husband has returned from sea and in the end she is
arrested and locked up for creating a very serious disturb-
ance. The success of the experiment seems to justify the
attempt. The husband apparentlj- succeeds in accomplishing
his purpose to tame her.
"When He Died" (Essanay), September 29. — Some will ob-
ject to tins film upon the ground that it makes mirth of what
is a solemn subject. Children placed crepe upon a sick man's
door while at play and his associates believed him dead. Of
course, they were pleased to find he was alive, but the mirth
which follows appears rather unseemly. A considerable pro-
portion of the average audience will remember times in their
own experience when crepe hung on the door of their own
or some friend's house, and the effect will not be altogether
pleasing. The story is well told, but is one of those tales
which would have been just as well unsaid.
"The Blackfoot Half-Breed" (Kalem). September 29.— This
film begins with a proposition that will be repugnant to
many-.— a marriage of a white man and an Indian woman.
The daughter born to them, sent East to be educated, re-
turns a beautiful girl. When she goes to visit her mother
there is trouble enough for all. The end is that she has to
return to her mother's tepee to prevent hostilities breaking
out between the Indians and the soldiers. Almost forced
into a marriage with a chief, she is rescued by her fiance, the
dashing captain, at the head of a party of mounted soldiers.
The battle is rather fatal to the Indians. The girl finally
renounces her tribe. It is not a human nor a ver>- inter-
esting pictnre.
"The Death of Nathan Hale" (Edison), September 29.—
Another rilm in the historic series which is being released
by this houfte. It tell* the story of Hair lair], ,,, ai: have
read It in the books, and keep* the mi; ci.
I'crhaps the moit striking »cene is the i • u-
tion »uddrnlv resolves mto the statue of Hale v. ids
in City Hall I'ark in New York Thii it »• -he
change froni the scene of the ■ ■ r <ji a
great city. The actor who ,4, not
quite reached the dignity <>' '' 'ten.
Putnam is well rcproduc< of
Hale is well maintained. «, 'Od
film and deserves to be included in the icrio of educational
subjects.
"The Ninety and Nine" (Viiagraph), September 20 — A
dornestic sti>ry presenting in some detail the fortune* of an
erring son who is driven from hiime and find* work on a
farm. While motoring in that vicinity, his family meet with
an accident and during the time of necessary repairs to the
car they meet their son. There is a very pleasant re-union.
The picture is one that will appeal strongly to the domestic
emotions.
"The Bell Ringer of the Abbey" (Pathe), September ?9. —
.\ fairy >tory which tells how a bell ringer, beset by the
Devil, and in terror lest his bells should not ring properly,
befriends a ragged boy and discovers that he has really
assisted an angel. The angel overcomes the machinations of
the evil one and the bells ring the curfew as they should.
It is a pretty story and one that will please a large number.
There is always something especially attractive in this kind
of story. It seems to affect the emotions strangely, but none
the less certainly.
"Across the Polar Seas" (Pathe), September 2<t —.\ scenic
which will give a good idea of what Arctic explorers have
to encounter in their journeys. It makes the ^it,-!' ■•■ '^ '^^illy
to look at it, so powerfully does it affect the i»n.
The photography is well done and the reproduce: ; i!ar
scenery is sufficiently accurate to satisfy the average critic
"John Oakhurst, Gambler" (Selig), September 30— The
story of a gambler who falls in love with an innocent girl.
She turns away her old sweetheart for the gambler, as many
another girl has done before, but the gambler, more of a
man than most of them are, realizes that he is unworthy of
her and reunites the couple, leaving them in their happiness.
His better nature shines out very clearly in this action, and
the sympathy of the audience goes with him when he leaves,
heavy-hearted and sad.
'The Rival Stage Lines" (Selig"). October 3. — This picture
exists for the sake of picturing one trip of the rival stages,
each trying by fair means and foul to get to Cactus first
and so win the express company's contract. The stages were
owned by rivals in love. The girl was present with her
accepted fiance, who was not known, and rode in one of the
stages. One owner employs cowboys, the other Indians,
both giving blank cartridges, to hold up his competitor. The
cowboys make the first move, but hearing the Indians at-
tacking the other stage, rush to the rescue. In the melee,
the girl and her beau drive off one of the stages and claim
and also get the contract. It is speedy, but not a vital pic-
ture. There is fun of a kind in it. but no heart interest.
It isn't powerful.
"Little Moritz Is Too Short" f Pathe), October 2— The
diminutive size of this individual has caused him much
trouble. In this instance it costs him the consent of his
sweetheart's father. Rill, nothing daunted, re-appears
on stilts, and secures the formerly withheld consent. He
fell down, however, and couldn't rise. Thus his deceit was
discovered, but the stern father relented and little Moritz
was made everlastingly happy.
"Rangoon, India" (Pathe). October 2.— ,\ travelog giving
a series of excellent views of this old city. Like all of
Pathe's pictures of this character it is instructive and affords
a clear idea of some of the phases of its life.
"Grandma" (Essanay), October 3. — A picture that is a
very welcome tribute to the ideal grandma, and perhaps
grandmas come near to the ideal more often than anythin,?
else in life. The lady who portrays this grandma invests
the part with a charm and sweetness that surely will touch
the hearts of thousands. She pictures in truth a dear old
grandma. The story is simple. The little girl of very fash-
ionable parents was neglected. The grandmother steps into
the mother's place in the child's affections, and the mother
sadly comes to realize that she hasn't been doing her duty,
and makes up with tenderness for lost time. The scenes
at grandma's farm are delightful. It is a very pleasing
picture.
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(Pathe's Weekly No. 40) Oclolxr 3. — Before long we will
begin to wonder how we ever got along without these topical
picturs of the week's most notable events. In diversity of
subject matter and general iniere.-t this number maintains
the high standard set by tormcr topical films. It is an
important film to every exhibitor and spectator.
"The Wager" (V^itagraph), October 3. — Young Macey was
.such a bore talking about his fiancee. Gladys, that his friend
Masters made a wager with him that he could kiss Gladys
at her party and in Macey's presence. This is the situation
of the picture, and it is not a very vital one. The wager
was won by Masters, who dressed up as Gladys's aunt, whom
the girl had never seen, but who was expected on a visit.
There is only one good laugh in it. It is when the true
aunt arrives and Masters takes ofif his disguise. The early
scenes were almost wholly conventional and tiresome.
"For $200" (Melies), September 21. — It is not the use of
old facts that makes a picture trite; for works of art that
are truly hunian remain young forever. It is the use of
conventionalities in place of first-hand observation of life
that makes a story or a picture uninteresting. The hero
of this picture needed $200 to cure his daughter of blindness.
This situation is entirely trite, but the picture doesn't depend
upon it. It's purpose is to draw in profile a phase of life
and show something of the common bond of sympathy that
unites men. The man, seeking work, gets a job at an oil
well, and shortly after is the means of saving the life of
his foreman's little girl. It is a heroic act, and the workmen
at the well, when they hear of his own child's pitiful pre-
dicament, led by the foreman, put in the hat passed by the
foreman's wife the funds necessary to have the girl's eyes
attended to. This part of the story is fresh. The scenes
that show the cure of the child's eyes are wholly conven-
tional and if they had been simply omitted, it would have
helped the picture.
"The Saving Sign" (Kalem), October 4. — An Indian story
which represents an Indian making a sign, which he says is
sacred. The white man to whom he explains it, teaches it
to his daughter, and, later, when she is captured by the
Indians, now become hostile, it saves her from torture and
causes the amazed chief to bury the hatchet and agree
to permanent peace. The picture is well acted, and the idea
of the sacred character of the sign is well emphasized.
"The Idle Boast" (Lubin), October 4.— Here is a film that
preaches a good sermon. Success as measured by money and
the success of accomplishment are contrasted. The arrest
of the one man at the banquet, who had acquired a large
fortune, may appeal strongly to a considerable proportion
of discontented individuals who envy such men their pos-
sessions. The suggested suicides are quite as effective as
though the audience was treated to the grewsortle spectacle.
The picture throughout is well conceived and clearly acted,
and will, no doubt, be very popular.
"A Jealous Wife" (Eclipse). October 4. — The principal cen-
ter of attraction is the attempted suicide of a wife, who fails,
through jealousy for "Fifi." whom her husband persists in
sending to the house. Imagine the consternation when it
is discovered that Fifi is only a pet toy dog.
"The Grand Chartreuse" (Eclipse), October 4. — .V beauti-
ful outdoor picture, showing the scenery along one of those
marvelous French mountain roads.
"Ezra and the Fortune Teller" (Eclipse), October 4. —
A trick film of merit, baftling in some of its manifestations.
It possesses a number of novel scenes, and if all audiences
like it as well as one in New York did its popularity is
assured.
"The Summer Girl" (Edison), October 4. — To gain his
point and make a rival unable to keep his promise to a girl,
a yoiMig fellow puts on dresses and sits near the rival's
clothes when he is in sv^-imming. Of course he can't come
out and dress and he can't keep his appointment. Later,
when the supposed lady wanders away, it is too late. The
feminine apparel is discarded and the j-oung man condoles
with the girl and wins her. The audience enjoys the con-
test of wits and is quite disposed to applaud the winner.
"The Mate of The John M." (Vitagraph), October 4.— A
lovestory of the sea, told with a fervor and convincing power
that carries conviction. The shipwreck, the escape of all but
the mate, their safe arrival home, is followed some time
later by the mate's. The girl couldn't forget him, and,
thought he suspected a rival, he discovered upon his return
that his jealousy was groundless. The film closes with a
pretty picture. The audience made its appreciation under-
stood.
"Crazy Dope" (Pathe). October 4.— A film combining sev-
eral ci>iiu(ly features. Its principal feature is the showing
of increased efficiency which results after partaking of a
quantity of the elixirs. The assistant drinks all of them,
and the result is funny enough to make any audience laugh.
It created a stir in New York.
"Circus in Australia" (Pathe), October 4.— A picture of
scenic value and intended to give some idea of the country,
its life and scenery. The picture admirably accomplishes its
purpose.
Independent
"The Derelict" (Rex), September 28.— This reviewer is
under the impression that this is the strongest film of the
week. There is the old story of the girl cast up from the
sea, with the love of a young fisherman as the result. But
even while the young people are dreaming of bliss, a chest
is cast up, which shows that the girl is a leper who was
being conveyed to the leper colony. The young man, true
to his love, will not give her up. and together they depart
for a lone island. She, realizing the sacrifice he is making,
takes the only course to prevent it, and makes herself the
bride of the sea forever. It seems a simple story, yet the
pathos of two blighted lives casts a gloom over it. The
sacrifice of the young man, and following that the sacri-
fice of the young woman, are both examples of nobility of
character well woith seeing. It must help anyone to see
these two scenes. Not many motion pictures have offered
anything better. Indeed, the film in all its qualities is well
worth seeing. The acting is up to the usual standard of
the Rex films, while the mechanical work is well done.
The pictures of the sea are interesting in themselves, apart
from their connection with the story. This film should be
one of the most interesting the Rex people have released.
"The East and the West" (Thanhouser), October 6.—
O San, the little Japanese girl, was a dancer. She was at-
tracted by the West, and came to New York, where her
art made her successful. She thought she was in love with
the New York man. He married an American girl. The
hour seems gloomy, but the mist is swept away from her
heart by a love letter from Japan. She returns to her home,
and we see a wedding ceremony as it is performed in Japan.
For the most part (not wholly) the situation is handled in
a dainty way, quite fresh and sweet. It seems a pity, though,
to have the Japanese girl dance in costume like a New York
ballet dancer. It is a very interesting picture.
"Riding Feats of the 15th Cavalry" (Solax), October 4.—
Cavalry feats of this kind have been shown before, even
recently, by Sola.x films. It is an interesting exhibition.
"A Breezy Morning" (Solax), October 4. — On the same
reel with Cavalry Feats, this overdrawn farce pictures the
complicated happenings in two adjoining apartments and
in the hall. The morning was breezy. The girl who was
expecting her sister left her apartment for a moment. The
man in the next apartment left to get his newspaper. The
wind blew the door closed. He was in pajamas, and had
no key. He foolishly went into the girl's apartment and
shut the door. She, with her sister, arrives, and she has no
key. The man's wife and son arrive later, and there are
more complications. The picture is poorly acted, and will
be considered by many as foolish.
"The Call of the Hills" (Powers), October 3.— The call
of the hills came to the violinist as he played. His boyhood
had been spent among the hills, but there no one cared
for his music save a girl. His father cast him off. He found
a friend in the city, and presumably became famous. This
friend was loved by him. but she chose another, and he re-
turned to the hills. There he meets the former sweetheart,
and both are happy. It is not very well acted.
"A Matrimonial Idyl" (Powers). October 3. — There was
a rhyme some years ago that was popular and told the whole
story from the time the man with a mustache made a mash
with the girl in a hammock with a book, to the time when
the man walking back and forth with the baby stepped on
a tack and said what was, perhaps, profane. It is now shown
in this picture, which makes fair light entertainment.
"The Love of the West" (American). October 2. — An
atmosphere of expanse and bigness and freedom is one of
this picture's most noticeable features. It is a humanly
truthful story, with a slight, but significant, incident behind
it. It deals with a man's love for the great West, and with
a girl's love for the social city. These young people were
engaged, but when the girl came to spend a few weeks at
the ranch, she became homesick. The man couldn't give up
the West, and go with her back to the city, so they wisely
separated. It is fairly well acted, although there is a little
camera consciousness in three or four scenes; and there is
also a touch of conventionality in the acting apparent at
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tmif>. It is, howeviT, a guuil and very cuninicndable pic-
tiirt-, true, not shallow, and intcrcvtiiig.
"The Miner's Wife" (Anu'ricm), October 5 - "Thanks for
tile Knil) and the woman." That is what the "undesirable"
man, kicked out elsewhere, but befriended by the miner, left
pinned to the door of the cabin He then dragKcd the
younK miner's wife away. The old Indian hag (a Ime por-
trayal) brings the miner the news. In the picture's showing
of the chase of this villain and the rescue of the weary and
terrified woman, there is a freshness and a dramatic force
that is remarkable. It is a pity that the camera work should
be below American standard in so effective and dramatic a
picture as this. A skillful operator was compelled to hunt
for clear focus all tlirough it. Otherwise the picture is very
strong.
"Barbara Frietchie" (Champion), October ^. It's an emo-
tional picture, but only because of Barbara l-'rietchic. Her
face is like Joan of Arc's', and her part of the picture is
fine. The rest of it is mostly Barbara's niece's love story,
and is neither better nor worse than other so-called histori-
cal pictures. This one inay be unhistorical. but it certainly
is not slow. It is fairly well set and photographed.
"The Red Man's Penalty" (Bison), October 3.— This is a
cavalry and Indian picture, with a rescue after a brisk en-
gagement. Some of the scenes are pictorially excellent, with
much depth and atmosphere. The uprising which led to the
capture of the lieutenant and the girl was caused by the
bad meat the brutal and di-honest commissioner for that
reservation gave to the Indians. He was killed, but the
Indians were very heavily punished. It is a good, stirring
picture.
.."A Quiet Evening" (Reliance). October 4. — There was no
room in the house where the old man with a numerous
family could find a quiet place to read his paper in. It is a
farce comedy. It drags a little, but has some laughs.
"Winning Papa's Consent" (Reliance), October 4. — The
couple, even after they were married, were very, very, very
affectionate. Papa's vehemently expressed rage was in con-
trast. The parent came to the hotel where they were
stopping and behaved so harshly that the son ran to get his
mother. When he brought her in his father's motor-car,
they found that the young wife and her father-in-law were
getting on splendidly. The interiors of the picture are
very garishly furnished. The film is acceptable as light
entertainment, but it is not an artistic film.
"The Branded Indian" (Powers), October 7. — Indian plays
poker with half-breed, wins all his money and his horse and
then the half-breed claims he stole it. After Indian is cap-
tured, the half-breed brands him on the cheek. He becomes
an outlaw Half-breed wounds the sheriffs daughter, is
killed by the Indian, who dies of his wounds while bringing
the girl in. It is not an artistic play. It has no elements
that are likely to please any but rough audiences. It hardly
can be called a commendable picture.
"The Story of the Rose" (Imp), October 2. — The rose is
given to a discontented city man by a girl in the country
whom he asked for a drink of water. Almost wholly by
poetry the growth of love between them is pictured. The
young wife finds the withered rose where he had left it,
pressed in his Bible. It is a pretty and acceptable picture.
"Through the Air" (Imp), October 5. — .\n immense air-
ship, a dirigible, plays an important part in this melodrama.
The villain tries to rob the heroine's father of his claim when
he finds that the man has discovered pay dirt. The air man
can go faster in his balloon than the villain can ride, and to
help the girl he uses his ship and beats the villain, who is in
a motor car. to the claim office. The great ship creeps out
of its hangar, then takes life and moves. There is no race;
we merely see the aeronaut there first. The airship alone
makes the film worth while. It tells no strong story.
"The Goose Girl" (Yankee). October 6. — She was an
.\merican girl and there were geese on her father's farm.
She was flighty and the city man turned her head. Sue, the
girl, broke with her sweetheart and came to the city and
married the city man. who soon deserted her. The sweet-
heart comes to the city, finds her impoverished and steals
money from her husband for her. When arrested, he shows
up the man and the charge isn't pressed. The man drowns
himself. The picture isn't stroni; artistically, and ethically
and in human values, is pitiably weak.
"Neighbors" (Lux). October 6.— One who saw the police-
man taking the two neighbors to the station house would
probably be at a loss to decide who was being taken up —
the two neighbors, their dogs, or the cop. with odds on the
cop. One day later these two neighbors found that their
dogs had made friends. One would hardly believe it. It
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allecird then) so that they Ilerll^ 11
amuMiig and will be acceptable
"Bill Has a Bath" (Lux;, (Jctol.er
had fallen in an ink black Kuttrt 1
baths, but the one •'■•'!
likely to make the
dining-room at his ;;:;
a film that i> amusing.
"The White Tulip" iHr.;.! V,,rlli.rni r>rt,.i„
swcr to an oM
young blades. \<
as the sign Many dillcreiit kind:* of tsoi^
there's a iroo.j market for white tulips
young 1 ■ (• given their white tii'
who is ! at the amount of att'
all the Kill- \\iio come to the r
police, thinking it a meeting of
place and bring them to the ]>>>.. ■ ,
laughable and commendable farce.
"The Five Rose Sisters" (T^-.n), ,.„... r , fi....i.^r ' — 1 he
Five Rose Sisters were a ti • <•
left his farm to them. In the . ,]
well at first till the deacon's dauglitcr loun.i out that they
had been on the stage; then they were in hanl hick, e»peciall^
the pretty one whom the minister loved. But if
all the people who self-rightcously make trouble for other*
were roasted before death as badly as this deacon and hi'
daughter, it would be well. The picture has the elements
of popularity . It is interesting and well-made.
"The Anonymous Letter" (Reliance;, October 7. — The sit-
uation behind the picture is, or seems to be. quite ••■•'■■ •■-•t. if.
To make matters worse, it is very unplcasaiu. .;.
however, that a son, old enough to be at college. ,t:. ^ht
home sick, could be kept in ignorance, even in convalescence,
that the woman who was acting as his nurse was his step-
mother when he knew that his father had just been married
and also that the father could have been made so jealous by
an anonymous letter, the situation is dramatic. There is
little good acting in the picture except that of William Wah-
hall as Carter, the sender of the letter. He portrays with a
remarkable power of suggestion a foreign, snaky character.
"Those Jersey Cowpunchers" (Nestor), October 4. — This
is a dandy burlesque on the moving picture cowboy >ilua-
.tion. The Nestor people went out West to take a real
"VN'estern." but the producer found no cowboys. He had to
telegraph home for the "prop" cow punchers. The picture
shows just how the picture was taken and Miss Violet is
rescued. The producer is always present in the picture and
we see him scolding the Indians. One Indian got hit too
hard and the scene had to be taken over. .At night the party
washed up and went home. This picture is likely to be a
thoroughgoing success. It is worthy of it.
"Lost Illusions" (Rex), October 5. — Nell lived in a forest
cabin with her father and has a forest lover: but an artist
>pend- the summer in the neighborhood and she falls in love
with him. He returns to the East. Two years later, when
the father dies. Nell marries the forest lover. whc> sells his
claim and takes her to the East. Nell's clothes humiliate
her and she l)uys much fine raiment. She meets the artist.
After a tense scene or two. her husband leaves her and re-
turns to his cabin alone. The girl finds that the artist is
married. She loses an illusion. Returning home, she is
wounded by her husband, who takes her i"r an intruder.
This is the cause of a reconciliation. The picture has much
of interest, is well-knit and intelligently acted. The subject
is -en^ational: that is its chief drawback.
"Meddling Parson" (Nestor), October 7. — .\ slight satire
on the meddling parson. This parson interrupted a quiet
game and then got the captain of the precinct to raid the
house as a joke. The men were using stage money only.
Before the real cop arrived, a burglar in police uniform held
up the party. So everybody was "stung." There is some
amusement in it. but it is very slight and its fun is on the
practical i^-ke "rder.
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THE BITER BITTEN,
An Imp Comedy of a Deal in Worthless Summer Resort
Property in which the Tables Are Turned.
It is seldom that a shark real estate dealer gets the worst
of it in a transaction, but the Imp company has produced a
very funny comedy in which the victim profits in the end.
An aged bookkeeper, with a large family, is induced to pur-
chase a lot on the installment plan, to the consternation of
his wife, as she needs his weekly salary to pay bills. The
family packs lunch baskets and goes out to inspect the pur-
chase and finds it located in a swamp — worthless. They are
Scene from "A Biting Business" (Imp).
all disgusted and the father chucks the deed in the water.
One of the sharks who sold him the lot has bought a bunga-
low in that locality and is annoyed by mosquitoes. The only
way to rid himself of the pests is to drain and fill the swamp.
The matter is talked over and the victim overhears. He
hustles back and resurrects his deed and eventually sells his
lot for a fabulous price, as the wealthier men must have it
to make their possessions habitable. It is a case of turning
the tables very neatly and the sharks lose in the end.
MILTON'S MASTERPIECES IN PICTURES.
Great things have already been done in motion pictures
that bear the imprint of the Vitagraph Company of America.
Still greater things are to be done by this same company.
They have in course of preparation two classics from the
pen of John Milton, which will be given animated interpre-
tations, both masterpieces of this great mind, "Paradise
Lost" and "Paradise Regained." The Vitagraph aim is to
make these productions even more wonderful than anything
they have ever evolved, meeting the high standard of quality
and the cultured tastes which the Vitagraph life portrayals
have established in the minds of the people.
"THE SCANDAL MONGERS" (Lubin).
"For greatest scandal wails on greatest state," says the
Bard of Avon. A cleverly acted story depicting the growth
of scandal will be released by the Lubin Company on Octo-
ber 23rd. It is entitled "The Scandal Mongers" and has to
do with Norrine Lucas and Ethel Gerhart, who were as
different from each other as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Norrine's unselfish and winning ways had made her ex-
tremely popular. Her popularity was a constant source of
annoyance to Ethel and her mother, both of whom possessed
natures jealous of the virtues of others.
It happened that the two girls were sent to the same pri-
vate school where Norrine's popularity continued and finally
aroused the jealousy of Ethel to such an extent that she
hit upon a scheme to throw a shadow upon Norrine's char-
acter. Ethel accordingly hid some money taken from an-
other student's room between two towels belonging to Nor-
rine. Ethel also saw to it that the money was discovered.
Scene from "The Scandal Mongers" (Lubin).
Norrine, too dazed to defend herself, was expelled and re-
turned home broken-hearted. Ethel hypocritically pretended
belief in Norrine's innocence, but wrote home to her mother
full particulars of the accusation, which mother quickly
spread through the town. Norrine was shunned by every-
body.
A young evangelist, attracted by the sad, sweet face of
the accused girl, wrote to the principal of the school and
finally arrived at a knowledge of Ethel's part in the little
plot. Then he preached a sermon, taking for his text, "Thou
shalt not steal," and presented it with such magnetism that
Ethel suddenly jumped to her feet, confessed her part in the
plot and threw herself sobbing convulsively into her moth-
er's arms.
The picture ends with a pretty love scene between the
minister and Norrine.
REPORTS GOOD BUSINESS AT WICHITA.
The Wichita Film and Supply Company, of Wichita, Kan.,
reports that business has opened fine in its territory- The
exchange has more business than it can take care of. Olsen
Brothers, the proprietors, are also running the Pastime
Theatre, which has a seating capacity of 1,000, and are play-
ing to capacity business at five-cent admissions.
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"MAUD MULLER" (Selig).
The Sclig Company arc releasing on Oct. 5th an excep-
tionally beautiful production of Maud Mullcr, that immortal
poetic masterpiece of VV'hittier's.
"Of all sad words of tongue or pen.
The saddest are these — 'It niiKht have been.'"
This quotation will be recognized as a mighty bit of word
painting from that wonderfully human ver^e. It has been
extensively used in song and story and the poem itself has
been dramatized in a tlozcn languages, hurllicr than that,
it has been used several times as the foundation for picturi-
zation, so our subject is not new except in its treatment.
Mr. Selif, who has given the picture world >o many pro-
ductions of this nature, has given to this olil classic a setting
and environment that will, it is believed, far outshadow any
previous handling of the subject. ( ritics who have witnessed
the production at private exhibition declare that once again
Selig has proven that even material that has been used can
be again and again vitalized and made more interesting each
time when it is produced with a view to the artistic rather
than the commercial needs. In the Sclig proiluction. Miss
Kathlyn Williams plays the part of Maud Muller, and Mr.
Charles Clary, the dignified judge.
With all that poetic charm of which Whittier was absolute
master, he pictures to us a midsummer day's casual meeting
between Maud Muller, a simple country lass, and the Judge,
refined, dignified, and born to the purple. The Judge tarries
a moment by Maud's hayt'ield to quaff a cup of spring water.
Perchance he lingers a little longer than necessary — at any
rate, as they separate, each becomes conscious of a pitiful
longing th.it has lodged in their hearts. The years roll on —
Maud marries a man, unlearned and poor; the Judge weds
a woman of his own caste, who lives for fashion, while he
lives for power; and still, in the heart of both the Judge and
the country lass, there lingers that aching void — that pitiful
yearning that will never realize satisfaction — and many a
time and oft into the mind of each comes this thought: "And
of all sad words of tongue or pen. the saddest are these —
'It might have been.' "
ADVANCE CO.'S TOPICAL PICTURES.
A .superior picture of the big nviat;r,n ititt ?:r!.-J i!nfl<*r xh'^
auspices of the ,\cro Club of
and a Labor Day parade at Av;
productions of the Advance .M'.n m i
The aviation picture will be released .1
is said to be the be»t picture of tlf •
interesting scenes about the cl
process o| making machines, the :
of import relating to aviation. An
made with the Aero Club to take ex
contestants lor the Hearst coast to coiisi piue.
The Aurora Labor Dapr picture^ were taken especially for
Frank Thielen. of the Star and Fox theaters of that city.
This subject covers scenes about the city, views of the
l>arade, showing the floats and other ' '
ment run which illustrates the tirr
.\urora. The picture is concluded witi. .
Park, showing the crowds listening to th.
These pictures were first exhibited at the ; ; ^ i
were given a rousing reception. From that house they went
over the entire Thielen tircuit.
This idea of picturing cities the motion picture way is be-
coming quite popular throughout the West, and the Advance
.Motion Picture Company has secured a number of contracts
for that line of work.
AMERICAN SLIDE COMPANY.
Under the above title the good will and chattels of the
Cleaveland Slide Company, of Wa'-hington C. H., OV '- .<!
been transferred to Columbus, Ohio, where the
will henceforth he conducted. The new C'l'i'ii'iv
its offices in the Colurhbia Building, i'
Street, where a full equipment for the ni
verti>ing and announcement slides has been installed. Ned
Cleaveland. the well-known artist, will be in charge of the
art dejiartment of the .American Slide Company, which in-
jures the patrons of the highest quality of work.
Scene from "Maud Muller" (Selig).
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The Mercury Arc-Rectifier.
A Device Popular in San Francisco Photo-Play Houses —
Proves Good Advertisement.
By C. L. Mosely.
THE innate desire of Westerners to be amused when
not at work makes San Francisco a good show town.
They truly appreciate grand opera, vaudeville and
photoplays. The straight moving picture theaters and mixed
vaudeville houses, however, receive the bulk of patronage,
and are first-class in all respects. Market street alone has
fourteen vaudeville houses within a distance of four blocks,
with other "circuit" vaudeville theaters only a few paces ofT
Market. The Mission and Fillmore Street districts each have
an equal or higher percentage. There are about one hi4ndred
houses showing moving pictures, or an average of one to
every 4,000 of population.
The photoplay houses are unquestionably the best of their
kind and are completely supplied with all classes of up-to-
date apparatus and conveniences. Each theater is assured of
its proper supply of films through the operation of a well-
maintained delivery system. The reel-chute is located just
behind the operator, thus permitting him to snatch up a
new reel without delay as soon as it is delivered by the cir-
cuit messengers. The film exchanges furnish these messen-
gers. They make a predetermined circuit of the theaters
under contract, and their arri\al is so accurately timed as to
be almost simultaneous with tlie moment the operator ex-
tracts a used film from the machine.
The advent of mercurj' arc rectiliers inaugurated a great
boom in the moving picture show business. The Premium
theaters, a string of seven houses incorporated in San Fran-
cisco by Mr. Ross, president and manager of the Premium
Theaters Company, were among the first to adopt them. The
results obtained at these theaters served to clearly dem-
onstrate the advantages of the rectifiers. They not only cut
the current bills in half, but also caused such an increase of
patronage that the cost of installation became a secondary
consideration.
During the season.^ of '09 and '10, small, renovated houses,
of about 200 seating capacity, sprang up at nearly every cor-
ner, with the chairs purchased on the instalment plan and the
one machine usually "placed" upon a sixty days' trial. Busi-
ness proved so profitable that a man could start with only
a grubstake and in a few months' time pay for his rectifier
without any inconvenience. On the other hand, owing to
the great saving in the rectifier owner's light bills, and the
assured increase and hold of patronage, the contract agents
instead of taking any chances reaped a good profit on the
sale of the rectifier and also on the wiring and installation.
About this time the representatives of the General Electric
Company gave a series of lectures before the operators'
union, explaining the simplicity of operation of the G. E.
Rectifier and demonstrating by lantern slides the superior
quality of the light obtained at approximately half the cost
of other methods. As a result, the selling enthusiasm of
the various contract agents reached such a pitch that three
of the most prominent dealers drew straws to determine
who should recei\e the next shipment of rectifiers.
An interesting phase in the use of the rectifiers was the
various methods adopted by their inherent advertising value.
In the Premium theaters the rectifiers were placed in the
show cases displaying the premiums given away by the man-
agement. These cases were placed directly opposite the box
oftice in the lobby and naturally attracted much attention.
Others built glass booths in the center of the lobby so that
the people could walk around the rectifier. Gold lettering
on the glass advised them as to the character and use of the
apparatus, and incidentally called attention to the vast dif-
ference between the pictures shown inside and those exhib-
ited elsewhere by other means of illumination. The introduc-
tion of something very much alive into the design qf the
lobby never failed to attract the crowd and the astonishing
spectacle of "fire floating on mercury" seemed to guarantee
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that they would "K»-t their money's worth" there and no-
where else.
Another intircstinK scheme suggested the installation of
the rectifier under a plate glass sidewalk paneled in front of
the lobby; it certainly has the ear marks of a unique and
clever form of advertising.
In order to fully realize how much the rechfiers arc appre-
ciated by the photoplayhouse managers in San I'rancisco, it
should be known that in many ca>e^ old direct current ser-
Maio Biograph Theater, San Francisco, Cal.
vice was changed over to alternating current for operating
the rectifiers, thus enabling them to obtain in a roundabout
but more etlicient way the more desirable direct current from
the rectifier. The ease with which this could be done was
tlemon>tratcd at the Premium theaters and was quickly fol-
lowed in the other houses already having direct current
supply.
Premium Theater, San Francisco, Cal.
Furthermore, a general consideration of the subject of tl'e
value of rectifiers in the Moving Picture World shows thai
the results obtained have more than warranted the cxpen v
of developing a special type of mercury arc rectifier for u c
with moving picture machines.
Another point of interest to rectifier u ers is the ma n-
tenance cost, which depends largely upon the length of life
of the tubes. The San Francisco operatrrs find this more
than satisfactory. The guaranteed average life of a tube is
600 hours, but records of 5.000 hours and over for both 40
and 30 ampere tubes are so common now that the factor of
tube life practically has no bearing en the present availability
or future success of mercury-arc re.-tifiers as indispensable
accessories of a successful photoplayhouse.
Reliance Under Neu Management.
C. O. Baumann Withdraws to Devote Hi* Time to Biton
Interests — J. C. Graham and J. V. Kitchcy Now in Control.
Independent motion picture circlcK were \lartlrd U»t week
by the announcement that Mr. (". <"• li-niiiiiiiii li.i.l ili.i.i,,rd
of his interests in the Kcliancc I '■•
ized by him and conducted under In
considerable i>ucces<i (or Aoinc tunc. 1 he |*urchiticf » itic
announced to be Mr. ). C (jraham, of St l.«iiiH. M'» , nnd
Mr. J. V. Ritchey. of Chicago, 111 Mr
ated for a b>ng time with Mr. M. K. .\ii
em I-'ilm Exchange, iiincc coll^olidatrll wuu ■
and SwanMiii iiitercsth uf that city. Mr.
been engaged in the amusement (.'i-it- - < r ; . , .. ; —
years and his interests arc di>.trn including a
number of large vaudeville and pi
In speaking of the chanK<*. Mr liauni.iiin explained to a
representative that he had found the burdens which he had
i.iken up too onerou.s, and believed that he wa* bcnetitinij
the varied interests which he represented by relieving him-
self of part of them.
"It has been a heavy task to properly supervise the pro-
duction of Bison films, the making of Reliance film*, the
handling of our Itala and Atnbrosio imports, and the conduct
of the large factory at i'oncy Islam!.
"1 have determined to bend all my energies toward the
production of sensational, spectacular Western dramas, an4
l)elieve that with the Reliance company off my shouldcr» I
can give the exhibitors of .America a line of Rison films
which will attract the masses into their theaters, thereby
giving; an adcled impetus to the entire industry.
"It is with mingled regret and pleasure that I withdraw
from the Reliance Company — regret that I will nf>t sec the
fulfillment under my personal supervision of many ambitious
plans now under way, and pleasure that the men at the wheel
who will henceforth guide the destinies of the company are
so ably fitted to conduct the business on a plane which must
mean success to themselves and gratification to exhibitors.
"I am thoroughly convinced that Messrs. Graham and
Ritchey will more than keep every promise made toexhib-
itors. Those familiar with, the moviiiR picture trade know
that the first year of a company's existence is necessarily a
^tormy one. and the Reliance (."f)mpany has passed all the
rocks and shoals and is sailing smonthly in safe waters.
"On behalf of myself and my associates. I want to extend
to the film renters and exhibitors out' hearty appreciation
"f the co-operation we have experienced. I have found more
-entiment in the film business, and more lovalty in times of
stress, than in any other field of endeavor I have ever-been
c niiecte 1 with. Now that Messrs. Graham and Ritchey are
taking up the work with what is perhaps the best equipped
studio in .\merica and a factory in perfect condition, by de-
voting their efforts to the pri>dnction of gucd plays they
cannot fail to give the trade the quality of film which has
been the goal strived for.
"The change mcan:> better Reliance and better Bison films,"
concluded ^Ir. Baumann.
.■\t a recent meeting of the Roy^l Geographical Society
in London. Captain G. U. Rawlinp. in g ving a lecture de-
scriptive of the work of an expedition to Dutch New Guinea,
e-hib't •-' a number of imeresting film- of the pr.ncipal scenes
and ire ci?.Us wi.nessed by the explorer.
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LUBIN PLANT.
Though the large and hand>oi)ie new plant of the Lubin
Company at joth Street and Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia
(■as been completed only about a year, a number of enlarge-
ments and improvements have already been found necessary
to keep pace with the increasing business.
.\ large brick and concrete garage has been completed of
sufficient capacity to hold all the machines of the company.
.\nother large building just completed is a film vault made
t ntirely of brick, steel and concrete without one splinter of
combustible material in it. It is divided into a number of
compartments separated from each other by fire-proof walls.
.\n excavation has been made and the foundations are
already laid for a new high-pressure steam heating plant
which will be equipped with the latest and best boilers and
appliances for heating the buildings.
The immense daylight studio is about to undergo aU«»ra-
tions which will more than double its capacity.
rt<x>r will be added which will be lighted by daylight ■
the prism glass roofiing and sides. On the first floor ^w, .,<.■;
artificial light stage will be added.
.Another large Mack auto bus ha.- been added to the equip-
ment for the use of the actors. It is so arranged that it can
he used as a dressing-room.
Waees of English operators -re. according to British trade
journals, ridiculously small. Eleven and twelve dollars is
considered "good pay" and fifteen dollars a week is re-
garded as a princely wage.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
O'KALEMS RETURN.
Members of the O'Kaltni Coinp:my of pliotoplayers who
have Ijeen in Ireland for the past four months, returned home
on the White Star steamsliip Cedric, Friday, October 6,
and were greeted l)y a liost of friends. The only absentee
of tlie number who sailed away on June 3 last was Mr.
Arthur Donaldson, who has gon*; on to Stockholm, Sweden,
to till a long and lucrative engagement in the Oscar Theater.
As for the rest of the company, they were in the best of
spirits and well browned by the ocean breezes.
Miss Gauntier as "The Colleen Bawn."
In thi,-; connection we arc pleased to reproduce a postcard
photograph of Miss Gauntier in the character of "The Col-
leen," as she appeared in the three-reel Kalem production
of "The Colleen Bawn."
According to the present plans of the Irish company, they
will complete a few studio scenes upon their arrival in New
York, and then prepare for the winter campaign in Florida.
The Dense mansion on the St. John's River, near Jackson-
ville, has been leased for the company's accommodation,
and a studio will be erected for the staging of interior
scenes. The Southern company will be materially
strengthened.
NEW NESTOR PLAYERS.
New talent has been added to the company of Nestor
players. Among the recent acquisitions are Miss Dorothy
Davenport, a niece of Fanny Davenport and granddaughter
of E. L. Davenport, famous dramatic artists. She will play
leading parts in the Nestor Eastern company. Miss Eugenic
Forde, an actress of long stock experience, will fill a similar
position with the Western company. Work is progressing
rapidly on the new Nestor factory, which will be ready for
occupancy by December i.
HERBERT MILES RESIGNS.
Herbert L. Miles, for some time secretary and .licneral
manager of the Motion Picture Distributing and Sales Com-
pany, has tendered his resignation to the board of directors
of that company. The Moving Picture World has been
informed upon reliable authority that the position occupied
by Mr. Miles has been practically abolished and that the
business of the company will be placed in the hands of a
competent man who will work under the direction of the
board.
THANHOUSER GETS AUSTIN FLOOD PICTURES.
The heart-rending scenes of sufifering, horror and devas-
tation wrought by the Austin Flood, the most disastrous
flood since the Johnstown, was fdnied by the Thanhouser
Company. As soon as the news of the breaking of the Bay-
less Dam was flashed across the country, the Thanhouser
Company dispatched a staff of camera men down to the seat
of the calamity. The men were back Monday with 2.000 feet;
750 feet of the most remarkable of the pictures taken were
used. By Monday evening, prints were e.xhihited in the
Scene of Great Disaster at Austin, Pa.
Thanhouser studio. This is one of the most remarkable feats
recorded, and is an example of the enterprise and the work-
in.g facilities of the Thanhouser Companj-.
The pictures graphically show the havoc that has been
done and the chaos created by the sweeping of twenty-five
feet of water over an entire city, washing awaj-, with batter-
ing-ram force, blocks of houses, factories and trains of rail-
way cars, and burj-ing beneath its current more than one
hundred lives.
Scene of Great Disaster at Austin, Pa.
The pictures also show the work of rescue, the clearing
of the debris and the state constabulary protecting property.
They show the conditions of the streets and houses, and the
bereaved people. The heroic work of rescue presents a strik-
ing picture of self-sacrifice. Laborers and townspeople, bent
on fiii<lin.t; the bodies of friends or relatives, move about the
destroyed town with ceaseless and indefatigable energy.
Many charitable folks have come to the rescue and their
work in alleviating the suffering is a striking example of
American generosity.
THE PATHE WEEKLY.
This popular and interesting innovation in the moving pic-
ture field is certainly upholding the reputation of the Pathc's
for having a cameraman everj'^wherc that anything is hap-
pening. The current weekly contains views of the disastrous
flood at Austin. Pa., besides manj-^ other events of world-
wide interest. The Pathe camera was on the spot as soon
as the fastest train could take him there and what he did
not record was not worth seeing. .Another feature of Na-
tional interest in a coming issue will be the funeral obsequies
of the late .\dmiral Schlev.
THE MOVING PICTLTRK WORLD
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Scene from "The Lost Kerchief" (Yankee).
ATAXIA SHOWN BY CINEMATOGRAPH.
The application of motion pictures to the study of the
symptoms of certain nervou.s diseases was recently under-
taken by Siegnnnul Lubin. the head of the manufacturinR
company l)earing his name, at a meeting of nhysicians
recently in Philadelphia. The pictures were in illustration
of a lecture by Dr. Theodore H. W'cisenburg entitled. "The
Gait, Station.' Trcmor> and Other Symptoms of Various
Forms of Nervous Diseases." given recently before an
alumni association of the Medico-Chirurgical College in
Philadelphia, in the clinical amphitheater. The filrtis fur-
nished by Mr. Lubin for the occasion were characterized as
remarkable by those who were present at the meeting.
There are some very interesting features in the presentation
by films rather than by patients, in that they are always
at command, they may be repeated, and they permit of
the examination of phenomena that to the eye arc trans-
parent and fleeting. \o matter how well the patient may
be observed in lite, there arc always some items that in
the review of the subject the physician wishes he had seen
better. These the him catches and repeats faithfully once,
a dozen times or a thousand times at the will of the in-
vestigator. The process has apparently a further great
value in the historical record made and the possibility of
comparing patients with others or perhaps with standards.
Then again, in the change of symptoms from time to time,
the cinematograph affords here the opportunity for com-
parison. In so fleeting and differentiated a study as symp-
tomolog}-, it would seem as if the motion pictures can be
of the greatest aid. — Chicago Medical Recorder.
Flats overlooking airdomes have been renting well all
summer despite objections of flat-owners earlier in the sea-
son. In some case rents went up. Another blessing in dis-
guise.
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY. OCTOBhk 9th, 1911.
.X.MKKIC.W— Ihr Land rhirvr% (Dramatic)
CHAMPION — The National (iiiard Kncampiuent at Fort
Kiley (Topical) 950
IXLAlk — Better lo Have Remained Blind (Dnimatic) 7JO
ECLAIR — The Motor Chair (Comedy) a6o
IMP— The Last G. A. R. Parade at Rochetter, N. Y.
(Topical) 500
YANKEE— His Second Wife (Dramatic)
TUESDAY. OCTOBER loth. 1911.
BISON--Thc Pioneer'.>, Mi t.ikc (Dramatic)
POWERS— Large Lakes of Italy (Srcnic) 285
POWERS— Thou Shalt Not Steal (Comedy; 700
ITIANHOUSER— The Ilijihcr Law (Dramatic)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER nth. 1911.
.\MBROSIO— The Little Chimney S\\.,|, (Dramatic) ..
CHAMPION— What the Indians Did (Dramatic) 950
NESTOR— Let Us Smooth the Way (Dramatic)
RELIANCE— The Human Sacrifice (Dramatic)
SOLAX— He Was a Millionaire (Comedy)
THURSDAY. OCTOBER lath, 1911.
-AMERICAN — I h<- Cowboy ,tik1 the Outlaw (Dramatic) 1000
IMP — The Better Way (Dramatic; 1000
Iv EX — Chasing a Rainbow ( Dramatic)
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 13th. 1911.
BISON — The Indian Rustlers (Dramatic)
I-UX — A Dog in the Coiners' Den (Dramatic) 59J
LUX— Bill. Police Cyclist (Comedy) 390
SOL.AX — His Mother's Hymn (Dramatic)
rHANHr)USER— The Temper an<l Dan Cupid (Dr.)
Y.'\NKEE — Sf)ciety H'.boc> (Comedy)
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 14th. 191X.
GREAT N(JKT1IEKN— .Secret oi the Underground
Passage (Dramatic)
.\MBR(3SIO— Tweedledum's Monkey (Comedy)
.\MBROSIO— Tweedledum and One of His Tricks (C.)
POWERS — Running I'"awn's Chief (Dramatic) 990
RELIANCE — A Narrow Escape (Dramatic)
NESTOR— Mutt and Jeff and the Black Hand (Comedy)
NESTOR — Romance aiul Upperrut^ (("omcdy"*
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Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY, OCTOBER gth, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Italian Blood (Dramatic) : 999
KALEM — The Mistress of Hacienda del Cerro (Dr.).. 1000
LUBIN— What Will Be, Will Be (Comedy) 1000
PATH E— The Little Animal Trainer (Dramatic) 525
PATHE— Betty's Boat (Comedy) 245
PATHE — Marvelous Transformations (Novelty) 210
SELIG — An Indian Vestal (Dramatic) looo
VITAGRAPH— Daddy's Boy and Mammy (Military
Drama) 1000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER loth, 1911.
EDISON — How Mrs. Murray Saved the American Army
(Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY — Reparation (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— Jimmie's Midnight Flight (Com. Dr.).... 675
GAUMONT— Ajaccio, the Birthplace of Napoleon (Sc.) . 325
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 41 (Topical) - loooo
SELIG — Told in Colorado (Comedy IDrama) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Missing Will (Dramatic) 1000
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER nth, 1911.
EDISON — Mae's Suitors (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE — Pardoned by the Governor (Dramatic) 630
ECLIPSE — Making Cheddar Cheese (Ind.) 342
KALEM — For the Flag of France (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — The Slavey's Affinity (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — One on the Masher (Comedy) 760
PATHE — Scenes on the U. S. Ship Connecticut (Top.).. 230
VITAGRAPH— The Indian Flute (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 12th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Trailing the Counterfeiter (Comedy) 529
BIOGRAPH— Josh's Suicide (Comedy) 469
ESSANAY— Get Rich Quick Hall & Ford (Comedy) ...1000
LUBIN. — The Gambler's Influence (Dramatic) 1000
MELIES — Tommy's Rocking Horse (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Romance of the Desert (American Drama) .1000
SELIG— Out-Generaled (Comedy) 1000
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 1911.
EDISON— At the Threshold of Life (Educational) 1000
ESSANAY— The Deacon's Reward (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM— The Smugglers (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Raffles Caught (Dramatic) 7I5
PATHE— Guerrero Troupe (Acrobatic) 210
SELIG— Making a Six-Ton Cheese (Educational) 425
SELIG— Seeing Washington (Scenic) 575
VITAGRAPH— Answer of the Roses (Dramatic) 1000
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 1911.
EDISON— Her Wedding Ring (Dramatic) 1000
"GAUMONT— The Upward Way (Dramatic) 726
ESSANAY— The Stage Driver's Daughter (W. Dr.) .. 1000
GAUMONT— Cinta, a Picturesque Town of Portugal
(Scenic) 269
LUBIN— A Hot Time in Atlantic City (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — Marooned (Comedy Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH— By Way of Mrs. Brownmg (Dramatic) . looc
ADVANCE RELEASES.
"MONDAY, OCTOBER i6th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Unveiling (Dramatic) . .^ 998
KALEM — The Colleen Bawn (Three Reels) Dramatic) 3000
LUBIN — The Maniac (Comedy) •. 1000
PATHE — The Gambler's Dieam (Dramatic) lODO
SELIG— Making of a Man \Comedy-Drama) lixKJ'
VITAGRAPH — The Fighting Parson (Dramatic) 1000,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 1911, ;
EDISON — An Old Sweetheart of Mine (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY — A False S«spiGion (Dramatic) 1000.
GAUMONT— Done BrOwn XComedy-Drama) 833
G.'VUMONT — A Fairyland gi IVost &nd Snow (Scenic) 163
P.A.THE---Pathe's Weekly- %>. 4^ (Topical) 1000
SELIG — On Separate Paths (Western Drama)_ 1000
VITAGRAPH— Vitagraph Monthly (Topical) '. 1000
: ' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 191 1.
EDISON — Mike's Hero (Concedy) ..>... .^. .. 1000
ECLIPSE — Ordered to Move On (Dramatic} ........... 605
ECLIPSE — 'Madeira, Portugal <Scenic) .^..^ 385
KALEM — Daniel Boone's Bravery (Draniatic) .., 1000
LUBIN — The Cure of John Douglas (Dramatic) . .' 1000
PATHE — ThC' Ranch Girl's Terrible Mistake (Am..Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Selecting His Heiress (Comedy) 1000
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Adventures of Billy (Dramatic) .K . . . 999
ESSAlv^AY— Their Tiny Babies (Comedy) ".
ESSANAY — 'Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost (Com.) 1000
LUBIN — Git a Hoss (Comedyj 1000
MELIES — The Cross of Pearls (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — The Renegade Brother (American Drama) ..1000
SELIG — How They Stopped the Run on the Bank (C.) 1000
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1911.
EDISON — A Conspiracy Against the King (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— Dr. Bill's Patient (Comedy) 1000
KALEM — The Mesquite's Gratitude (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — A Trip Down the Magdapis River (Scenic) ...
PATHE — Eva Moves In (Comedy)
PATHE — Up the Flue (Comedy) 1000
SELIG — His Better Self (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Cabin Boy (Dramatic) 1000
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 1911.
EDISON — Three of a Kind (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY — A W^estern Redemption (Western Drama) 1000
GAUMONT— The Masked Huntsman (Dramatic) 784
G.A.UMONT — Opening Flowers (Horticultural) 216
LUBIN — Tobacco Industry (Educational)
LUBIN— Her Exclusive Hat (Comedy)
LUBIN — Willie's Conscience (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — A Puritan Courtship (American Drama) 1000
^'ITAGRAPH — Lady Godiva (Historical Drama) 1000
DANTE'S INFERNO STEREOPTICON LECTURE.
Dante's Inferno is a classic that contains unlimited possi-
bilities for every branch of projection work. It is one of
'those subjects that will live forever, and money spent in the
reproduction of classical works is a better investment than
putting it in subjects of more ephemeral nature.
Since "Dante's Inferno" made its appearance in motion
])ictures, the poem has been revived with fresh interest. The
l)ictures have instituted a further research into the works
of Dante, and at the present time his famous epic poem may
be considered a live topic. There is so much to the work
of Dante that the subject of the Inferno is practically inex-
haustible. It has its own peculiar interest, whether pre-
sented a^ plain reading, or a moving picture, or a stereopticon
lecture.
- Realizing the large field for study in this well-known
poem, Mr. A. J. Clapham has prepared a full and complete
stereopticon lecture which comes at a time when the poem
is being widely discussed. There is a full descriptive prmted
lecture accompanying a magnificent set of 77 slides. These
slides are photographed from the original steel engravings
of Gustave Dore's paintings, and for that reason are as
authentic as it is possible for them to be. The Dore illus-
trations are well-known to most readers of good books, and
on that account the pictures do not require a detailed de-
scription at this writing, other than to saj' that they are
beautifully colored and enhanced in value thereby.
Any exhibitor who is looking for an interesting novelty,
as well as an educational feature, will find these slides to be
just the proper thing. There is no doubt but that they will
interest all classes. They concern the rich and poor alike.
A representative of The World called personally at Mr.
("lapham's offices and saw the slides, and it can be said that
they are all that they are advertised to be and all that they
should be. Mr. Clapham has removed to 130 West 37th St.
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A YARN OF A BABY'S SHIRT
A sad case of love's labor lost. The baby's
shirt was made of yarn. In its unfinished state
the pickaninny was having a "try-on." The baby's
half-grown brother was flying a kite and needed
string. He spied the ball of yarn. The yarn was
attached to the shirt. The shirt began to un-
ravel. Baby, nearly nude, suddenly becomes the
world's youngest aviator. A Riot. Book it sure.
On the Samr RrrI Tula Other Suh/rrlt
ACROBATS AND AIRSHIPS
HEADLINE ACROBATS— A reproduction of
a well known acrobatic act now playing the big
time circuits. An act too expensive for picture
house vaudeville. A $200 act for ten cents.
FIRST MAIL BY AEROPLANE— A topical
picture showing the first mail pouch carried by
airship as a regular government carrier. Show-
ing aviation field postoffice. Garden City, L. I.
Saturday, October 2lMt
AWAKENING OF JOHN CLARK
A picture sermon on the loyalty of woman.
Though most women are constant to men, there
are other women known as "love-pirates," who
sometimes make loyalty a test. The tale of a
cowboy who wedded an Indian maid and was
content until a clash of feminine interest brought
about a crisis and also brought out the true worth
of both women. A strong story, strongly acted.
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Song Slide Releases
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"If You Only Knew"— Pub. by Faber Pub. Co.
"In the Evening When the Church Bells Ring" — Pub. by
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
"Then Will Your Dreams Come True" — Pub. by G. W.
Setcheil.
"I'd Love to Love a Girl Like You" — Pub. by J. H. Remick
& Co.
"Have You a Little Fairy in Your Home?" Pub. by J. H.
Remick & Co.
"Oh, That Navajo Rag"— Pub. by J. H. Remick & Co.
"Oh, You Beautiful Doll"— Pub. by J. H. Remick & Co.
"That's Why the Violets Live" — Pub. by Theodore Morse
Music Co.
"I'd Like to Have You Like Me *s Much as I Like You" —
Pub. by Jos. M. Daly.
A. L. Simpson, Inc.
"Little White Rose of Mine" — Published by Chas. K.
Harris, New York City.
"Can't You Take It Back and Change It for a Boy?" —
Published by F. B. Haviland Pub. Co., New York City.
"A Dream of a Garden and You" — Published by the Ideal
Music Publishers, Brooklyn, N. Y.
"I Am Lonesome Without You, My Dear" — Published by
Joe Reinhorn, Music Pub., New York City.
"Honey, You Can Turn the World Around for Me" — Pub-
lished by Musicians' Music Pub Co., New York City.
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"You're the Queen in the Kingdom of My Heart" — Pub-
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"Be a Good Little Girl" — Published by Harold Rossiter
Music Co., New York City.
•'The Owl in the Old Oak Tree"— Published by F. B. Hav-
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"Memories of You" — Published by Harold Rossiter Music
Co., New York City.
"It Looks Like a Good Old Summertime" — Published by
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initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered.
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Many correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this
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W. R.— James Klrkwood Is still with the Reliance company and la
appearing regularly In the films. The Relluuce Company Issues two reels
a week and very naturally Mr. Klrkwood cannot appear In both. If you
have not seen lilm lately It Is merely one of those kinks of chance that
lead to the dally murder of the Photoplay stars by ushers and piano players.
VDiy not ask the manager of the theater you attend to get his exchange
to hunt up a couple? We are unable to give titles.
H, P. C. — We are unable to advise you as to Miss I.«onard's Intentions,
but she has returned from abroad and it is not unlikely that we shall' hear
presently. Keep an e.ve on the news columns.
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V. N. J. — We do not know whether Flora Finch is the real stage name
of the Vltagraph player. Just suppose that her "real" name was Sally
Urown. Would her acting be any better or any worse? Such question.s
are not In the province of this department.
T. J. — You seem to have gotten John Bunny of the Vitagraph and John
R. Cumpsou of the Edison players confused.
A. D. H. — The person you mistake for S. Lubin in the pictures Is Charles
Brandt. In some pictures the resemblance is startling, but Brandt has more
hair. Mr. Lubin unconsciously posed In the station scene of "When the
Cat's Away" made about a year ago, being caught by the camera as he
came from the train. That is the extent of his recent activities.
V. M. B. — Since you are the first in with the question this week — Miss
Turner Is not dead or away from the Vltagraph. The same for Leo
Delaney and Maurice Costello, Florence Lawrence, Arthur .Tohnson and Mary
Pick ford.
C. L, K. — If you'll look on page 963 of your paper dated September 30th,
you'll find "the girl who looks so much like the "Thanhouser actress." This
Is not such a remarkable resemblance, seeing that Miss Glynn recently
changed to the Lubin company. (2) The best way to sell a scenario is to
pick out some company that seems to be using stories In that style and
send In your scenario. You can Judge the style of production by reading
the film stories in each issue of the Moving Picture World, and get the
addresses out of the advertisements. Send a stamped and addressed en-
velope for the return of the story in case It Is not accepted. See answer
to "V. M. B."
D. G, I. — Maurice Costello and Tefft Johnson are the two men in the
Vitagraph Company's "Foraging." James Gordon had the title part In
Edison's "The Sheriff." We cannot answer personal questions.
G. K. T. — See answer to "V. M. B."
George L. — We would suggest a want advertisement In this paper as
being most likely to bring you what you require.
W. H. K. — We do not know what has become of "all the Pathe micro-
scopic stuff." Doubtless more will be released as it becomes available, but
this is the product of the home studios, the two establishments here being
devoted to the production of purely American plays. The Pathe "Billy" is
Billy Quirk, an American player with a considerable stage reputation.
A. D. C. — The Melies company is no longer in Texas, having migrated to
California, riding stork and all, early in the Spring.
Davis. — The Selig "Joe and Jim" was not a steal from Hal Keld's poem,
but was based on that composition by arrangement with the author.
M. S. — .May Hotallng played the "mother" in Lubin's "A Question of
Modesty." Elsie Glynn was the girl. See answer to "V. M. B." for Miss
Lawrence. She does not work under the director who made this picture.
J. G. R. — Edwin Clarke was the good young man in Edison's "The Baby
of the Boarding House." Edwin Boulden was the lazy youth.
Jake. — Your Inquiry is answered in the reply to "W. R." We might
add that as Mr. Kirkwood both acts and produces he cannot be expected
to take part in all the productions.
Esther. — Y'ou're right In locating the Viva and Vita II as Vltagraph
boats in the Harmsworth races. They are the property of J. Stuart
Blackton; but don't overlook the speedy little Ethel, A. E. Smitli's hydro-
plane that made the fast Gould yacht look like a canal boat with the tow
horse backing up in a distance race across the Sound. Mr. Smith is also
an otflcer of the \'itagraph Company.
T, Y. G. — The Richard Harding Davis stories are not written for the
Edison Company, but are adapted from published stories by arrangement
with the publisher. (2) Where a story is not copyrighted there still exist
rights under common law. Better stick to original stories. (3) The
astronomical stories might possess limited Interest, but wherein would they
differ from lantern slides of the same subject? The man In the moon Is
no photopliiyer.
P. T. L. — See answer to "S. P. C."
C. E. K. — Florence Turner was the new stenographer In the Vltagraph
production by that name. Flora Finch was the girl replaced. (2) Jimmie.
of the Gaumont company. Is not an American. The films are Imported and
data as to the players is not at hand. Kenneth Casey is probably the
Vltagraph boy you refer to, but he did not play "Jimmie."
K. L, E. — Y'our comment \ipon the unconvlnclngness of some of the letters
In the films has been made before. The explanation Is simple. I^etters are
all In one handwriting in the production of the company you single out
because the chief of production believes In saving time on the screen by
having the letters written by one person familiar with the work — and there
Is a knack in getting the letters just right for the camera. You might
better have based your complaint on the practice of using script type or
even the plain Roman fonts. There are arguments for and against the
practice which are too long to be recited here.
H. I. — The reason that Arthur Johnson is so far behind the leaders In
the "popularity contest you mention Is that he is not spending his salary
on votes. Popularity contests are based on the votes bought; not upon the
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G. K. E. — Frankenstein as a film subject was done by the Edison com-
pany something more than a year ago, but only in one reel. Most com-
panies prefer to make their own arrangements of standard works ,and we
believe that you would only waste time and postage. At any rate, query
the companies before you send on the script, enclosing stamped cover for
reply.
B, W. D. — The Selig release, "Back to the Primitive," was made In
Florida, not in Africa. The flora Is much the same, sufficiently so to be
entirely convincing. Kathryn Williams played the part. Florence Turner
had the lead in "A Tale of Two Cities." The placement of the scenes
was a matter of technique necessitated by the fact that in the story the
parts first shown In film are told in explanation. In picture it is better
to have them appear in chronological order to avoid confusion. We most
assuredly do not regard the change as Inartistic — quite to the contrary.
B. J. — Frank Crane was the Silas Marner of the Thanhouser film. The
Blograph Company has also made the production. The Vltagraph title
was Silas Warner, a difference of a letter only, but an entirely different
story.
George. — "The Fall of Troy" and "The Inferno" were not produced by
the same company. The former was done by the Itala and the latter
by the Milano. The latter company does not regularly release In
America.
C. B. B. — There were two Atlantic City- stories made this season by the
Lubin producers. The first was "A Gay Time at Atlantic City," already
released. "A Hot Time in Atlantic City," originally done three summers
ago. was made agaiu the early part of September.
B. W. S. — Owen Moore and King Baggott are the leading men with the
Imp. Arthur Johnson was with Reliance (not Imp) before he went to
Lubin. Heury Walthall was ' the boy in tiie Reliance film you mention.
He was formerly with Pathe Freres. Maurice Costello has been steadfast
In his preference for the VitgrSph. Leo Costello is still with the Vitagraph.
It just happened he has not figured in many recent films.
K. T. T. — The outlaw in "Archibald the Hero" (Lubin) Is William Lonls,
and not Lewis, as it is generally spelled. He is an Italian and has been
with the Lubin company for a number of years.
L. S. H. — Guy Coombs was the young husband in "The Baggage Coach
.\head." He is not now with the Edison players. (2) There are several
companies making a specialty of advertising films and both Independent
and licensed companies have made them. They do not, as a role, em-
ploy scenarios.
S. L. G. — We do not agree with the suggestion conveyed In your letter
of Inquiry. Pictured operations are not always uuconvlnclng. Many of
them have been staged by graduate surgeons.
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KALEM.
THE COLLEEN BAWN (Oct. 18) (Reel 1).— In
all Ireland there exlBted no uiore beautiful estate
tliiiii Tore Cregan, tlie baronlul home of the Cre-
CaiLs. Hut nltb all its natural beauty, a Khadow,
in the form of a heavy mortgage, hung over the
estate. Mrs. Cregan, therefore, laid careful plans
that her son, HardresK. should marry Anne Chute,
whose fortune would lift the Indebtedness of the
family.
But her plans were shattered when Hardress
met Elly O'Connor, "The Colleen Hawn." Har-
dress wooed the simple maid and quietly married
her. It was easy to persuade her to keep the
secret— she did not aspire to a place by his side
in the world.
Knowing nothing of the nuptials, Mrs. Cregan
resented the attentions of Kyrle Daly to Anne and
informed her son-, who shocked ber by his In-
difference.
Squire Corrlgan. the holder of the mortgage,
offered Mrs. Cregan two alternatives before he fore-
closed— she must either marry him or secure Anne's
written consent to marry Hardress. He told her
of Hardress' meetings with the Colleen, which the
young man admitted, making no mention of his
marriage.
Danny Mann, with Ills misshapen body, was a
faithful servant of Hardress, and formed a clumsy
plan of taking a note to Anne, given him by
Elly for Hardress, and stated it was for Daly,
whom he was to row across the lake to meet the
Colleen. Anne's confidence in Daly was therefore
shaken.
Myles. a yonng rustic, who also loved Elly, paid
her a visit, along with Father Tom. Hardress
came in, wliile all bnt the Colleen were in a back
room, and begged her for the marriage certificate.
In her greiit love .she delivered it to him for de-
struction, but Myles stepped in and secured a
return of the paper. When Hardress had de-
parted. Father Tom had Eily promise him solemnly
that the marriage lines would never leave her
hands again.
(Reel 2). — Danny Mann, meeting his master after
the latter's incfTcctnal interview with Eily, tells
Hardress, if lie will give him his glove as a token,
he will make away with the Colleen. This in-
furiates Hardress so that lie handles his poor
servant unmercifully. Nonetheless, the devoted
Danny goes lo Mrs. Cregan. before whom lie lays
his plan, and secures the glove, thinking she has
influenced lier son to give his apiiroval. whereas
she has taken it without the knowledge of Har-
dress. Dann.v now meets the Colleen and tells her
she is to meet her husb.Tnd that night in a lonely
spot on the lake. Thither he conducts her, and,
taking her by surprise, throws her into the water.
Myles. who secretly conducts a whiskey still near-
by, heard the commotion and t.iking his gun, hur-
ries to tlie scene, where he shoots Danny and
rescues the Colleen.
(Reel 3). — Danny manages to crawl to his home,
and, burning wltii fever, becomes delirious. In his
ravings he tells of the supposed murder of the
Colleen and Shelah, his mother, hurries out to
secure Father Tom. Squire Corrlgan, the money-
lender, happens in and secrets himself, overhearing
and writing down the confession which Danny
makes to Father Tom. Old Sheelah finds the torn
and water-soaked cloak of the Colleen at the shore
and shows it to Hardress. both concluding that
Eily has committeil suicide. There is now no
impediment in the way of Hardress' forced mar-
riage with Anne, who has paid the mortgage. He
confesses to her that he was married to the
Colleen.
Father Tom. thinking Myles knows something of
the affair, goes to the latter's hut and there finds
Eily, who has escaped death by Myles' timely
rescue.
Corrlgan gathers the soldiers, takes Sheelah as
a witness and marches to the place where Hardre.ss
and Anne are about to be married. He confronts
Hardress with Danny's confession, which reads
that Danny committed the deed at his master's in-
stigation and received Hardress' glove as a token
of agreement. The heart-broken mother' confesses
that it was she who delivered the glove. Just
then the door opens and Father Tom and Myles
lead In the Colleen. She comes to the waiting
arms of her husband, wlio now openly acknowledges
her. The marriage ceremony with .\nne is stopped
and the plotting Corrigaii is humbled.
DANIEL BOONE'S BRAVERY (Oct. 18).— The
horses of the settlers are turned loose, with bells
about their necks, that they may be easily located.
Indians captnre the horsses and remove the bells.
In the morning, the Indians, crouching in the
grass, tinkle the bells and decoy the settlers, who
are slain. Boone, sitting before bis cabin with bis
boy, heai-s the shots and hastens to the rescue.
He Is captured by two Indians and led away a
prisoner. After a fierce struggle. Boone overcomes
his captors and escapes. He rushes home, fol-
lowed by the redskins, and takes his son into the
loft of a tobacco shed. As the two Indians creep
up, the lioy shoots one and Boone throws powdered
tobacco into the eyes of the other.
Covering his son with tobacco leaves, Boone
goes out, but is pursued by the Indian, who has
wiped out his eyes and overtakes the daring settler.
leading him to the Indian camp. There a great
pow wow takes place as Hoone has long been bated
and feared by the Indians.
In the nlgbt Boone, with bands and feet bound,
rolls into the fire and burns off bis bonds. He
loses no time in covering the ground to tbe settle-
ment, hotly pursued by the furious redskins. With
a few brave companions, Boone crawls Into the
loft and brings out his son, who has not dared
to show himself, and the party barely have time
to reach tbe stockade before tbe whole tribe of
Indians sweeps down upon them. A sharp fight
takes place, in which the Indians are repulsed
and peace again reigns in the valley.
THE MESaUITE'S GRATITUDE (Oct, 20).—
When M'esquite, a young Indian girl, passed tbrough
■|he ranch, it was the signal for a number of in-
considerate young ranchmen to gather about and
taunt her. She was therefore much relieved when
Kid appeared on the scene, telling the men in no
uncertain language what be thought of their con-
duct. There seemed to be a particularly rough
element on the ranch at that time, for within a
few days after befriending Mesqulte, Kid was
called upon to take the part of a young white
woman who suffered insult at the hands of the
rowdies. This time, however, Kid did not escape
without a quarrel, in which he roundly punished
the main offender, leaving him in an unconscious
condition. Kid thought it well to "make himself
scarce," until peace was restored and hurried
away from the scene of trouble, pursued by the
sheriff.
Then it was that Mesqulte displayed her grati-
tude. Encountering Kid in his flight, she formed
a clever plan of hiding him in a tree until the
sheriff's party had passed, when she conducted
1dm to her camp and secured the chief's permission
to hide him. Kid sends the girl with a note to
his friends, inquiring if the coast is clear, and
she conducts them to his hiding-place. The roughs
.Twaken to their ill-bred conduct and resolve to
cause Kid no more annoyance. He is therefore
jiermitted to return unmolested to the ranch, but
it is not long before he again visits the Indian
camp, this time to lead Mesqulte away to become
Ills bride.
LUBIN.
THE MANIAC (Oct. 16). — This story opens in
nn insane asylum where two of the inmates, Sam
and Johns, are seen mopping the floor. .Johns
picked np a newspaper and noticed the engage-
ment of a Miss Dora Elsmore and Mr. Harry
Danen. The article stated that Miss Elsmore was
an orphan. Johns immediately conceived a scheme
whereby he would appear as the long lost father
of Miss Elsmore.
He and Sara escaped from the Asylum and in
due time Johns appeared before Dora and proclaimed
liiinself her long lost parent. Being a dutiful
daughter, she prepared a comfortable room for
him and determined to take care of him for the
rest of his life. Dora wrote to Harry, explaining
the family disgrace and breaking their engagement.
Of course, this letter brought Harry post haste.
He tjegged Dora to allow him to investigate and
discover whether this man really was her father.
Johns overheard the conversation and filled with
maniacal rage, secured a butcher knife, intending
to kill Harry.
In the chase they met Sam. whom .Johns felled
with one blow. He also overtook Harry and there
was a terrific fight, whict' oiuled only when the
guards from the asylum arrived. Jolins was taken
back while Harry rejoined Dora, told her of his
experience and urged her to marry him. Dora
was still reluctant because now she believed the
taint of insanity was in her family. Finally the
whole scheme was explained and. of course, the
wedding bells rang.
THE CURE OF JOHN DOUGLAS (Oct. 18).—
Drink had secured snch a strong hold on John
Douglas that it threatened to ruin a life which
was most promising. He had a brilliant mind for
the law.
He was In love with Ruth Boyton. One day
when Ruth was out walking with another suitor.
Henry Briston, they met John, who was intoxi-
cated. This settled all Ruth's doubts, and shortly
afterward she was married to Briston.
The two men were the best of friends, and
Briston often tried to break Douglas of his be-
setting sin. offering him a place in his law firm
if he would only quit drink. Finally, when all
efforts had failed. Briston and some of his friends
determined on a scheme, which they believed
would succeed.
One evening, when they knew be bad been drink-
ing heavily, Briston called at his apartments and
begged him to sober up. Douglas became angry
and later fell into a drunken stupor. Briston
telephoned to his friends, and the.v soon arrived
to put the scheme into operation. They daubed
ills shirt bosom with red paint, giving the ap-
pearance of blood. Then they placed a revolver
ill the unconscious band of Douglas. After a time
Douglas awoke. He saw the form of his friend
apparently dead and beheld the revolver in bis own
band. He was half crazed with the thought that
he was a murderer. He quickly placed the body
in a large trunk, and then wandered out into the
street still dozed. There be met some of tbe
friends who were In the plot, and decided to
make a clean breast of it.
When he learned that the whole thing was a
plan to get blm to stop drinking, and that Bris-
ton was still alive and well, be was overcome with
joy, and from that day he never drank another
drop.
GIT A HOBS (Oct. 19).— Pretty Mary Conway
was the belle of the town. Tom and Jim were
both striving for her favor, but Tom bad the ad-
vantage because be owned a rubber-tired buggy
and a span of dapple grays, but Jim's day was
coming. One day he received a circular advertis-
ing an automobile. He lost no time in ordering
one of the machines and when It arrived be
promptly took a spin around to Mary's home.
That fair girl was just about being helped by
Tom into his buggy. Tom might as well have
had an Ice wagon for all the attraction it was to
Mary. She made a pretty excuse to him Then
Jim had the delight to hand her into bis new
machine, Mary having suggested that Tom could
take her Aunt in the buggy.
Away spun happy Jim, with Tom and Aunty
following at a slower pace. All went well for
a few miles and then something went wrong with
the automobile. It refused to budge another foot.
Jim consulted his instruction book and found that
the thing to do was to crawl under the car and
tighten up the universal joint.
While he was thus engaged Tom drove up and
suggested to Mary that she give Aunty a chance
to ride in tlie machine, which good-hearted Mary
agreed to. They drove off and when Tom bad
completed his operations under the automobile,
he came out only to face Aunty. Then be col-
lapsed.
TOBACCO INDUSTRY (Oct. 21).— This educa-
tional film shows the different stages of tobacco
culture, from the planting of the seeds to the fin-
ished cigar. The process shows the planting of
the seed, transplanting the tender young sprouts,
hoeing, cultivating, placing the matured leaves
upon sticks to hang in sheds to dry, trimming
the leaves, rolling the cigars, labeling, boxing and
sealing the boxes for shipment.
HER EXCLUSIVE HAT (Oct. 21).— The milliner
said it was a grand creation of the most fashion-
able designer of the Rue de la Palx or the Place
Vcn Dome or some other swell Parisian millinery
shop. Oh. how proud Mrs. Aitkens was as she
walked along the street. In the distance Mrs.
.\itkens discerned a hat. the counterpart of hers.
As she drew closer she saw that the hat was
worn by a lady of the Ethiopian race. Both
women eyed each other with the greatest haughti-
ness as they passed. Rip. rip. Mr. .\itkens be-
held his wife tearing the .$40 bonnet to shreds.
■WILLIE'S CONSCIENCE (Oct. 21).— Willie was
given a penny, with wiiicli he bought a stick of
candy. He remembered that his little sister's
hank was full of pennies. He ran back home
and extracted a penny. Then with guilty con-
science he ran back to purchase the rosy apple.
Just as he was about to band the Italian his
penny the fruit vender changed into a policeman.
Willie ran. Horrors! every man he passed was
suddenly and mysteriously changed into a police-
man seeking for little Willie. He finally arrived
home and hid. When he felt the danger was
passed he replaced the penny In tbe bank and
then was comforted by his mother.
VITAGRAPH.
THE FIGHTING SCHOOLMASTER (Oct. 16).—
l'.ofore the Civil War, George Harris, a Yankee
school teaclier. takes charge of a southern country
school. He is attracted by Nellie Gardner, his
prettiest pupil, but his attentions are resented by
her big brother Phil, also a pupil. They quarrel
and a fight ensues, in which the teacher gets the
better of Phil. Nellie will not forgive Harris for
striking her brother.
Word is received in the village that President
Lincoln has called for troops for tbe Union army.
Harris, in sympathy with the north, is pointed out
as a Yankee by Phil, to the town's people. The
crowd attack the schoolmaster, but through the
intervention of Nellie, he passes on unmolested.
Phil enlists In the Confederate army. The
school is closed and Harris joins the Union forces.
Nellie refuses to bid him goodby before he leaves
for the front.
Four years pass. Phil is now an officer in the
Confederate army, while Harris wears shoulder
straps in the' Union army. In a battle in which
the Union forces are victors. Phil falls wounded
into a nearby stream. Harris, who sees him fall,
plunges into the water and rescues him. After
the battle, word is received that the war is over.
Harris is granted permission to take Phil home,
which he docs. Pliil tells his sister that he owes
his life to Harris. Surprised and pleased, she
thanks Harris. He tells lier of his love and asks
her to marry him. She replies to this by saying
that he must ask Phil's consent. It is readily
granted and Nellie is only too happy to acknowl-
edge her love for Harris.
■TITAGRAPH MONTHLY OF CURRENT EVENTS
(Oct. 17). — First is the International Motor Boat
Races at Huntington. Ixmg Island, for the Harms-
worth TropliT. successfnllv defended by the Dixie
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TUe Annual Mardi Gras at Cuney Island will
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tbls unique fSte at tlie Uelgbt of Us festivities.
We next see the start of the aviators at Sbeeps-
head liay, and the (light of the Intrepid Rogeris on
his way from New York to San Krauclsco.
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of current events ami exceptional doings.
SEIXCTING HIS HEIKESS (Oct, 18),— Uncle
Dougbbags, a rich old bachelor, has so much money
it Is u question of some concern to blm. He has
three nieces, ne.xt of kin. In order to become
l)etter acquainted with them and learn tbelr fitness
for handling such a large Inheritance, be pays them
a visit. When the girls bear that he Is coming,
the two younger nieces, who are two overgrown
twin "boobies," decide to win tbelr uncle's favor
by being very attentive to him, and naturally sup-
pose that be will be very much Impressed by their
sensitiveness and sympathetic natures. On the
other hand, their older sister Is of a very literary,
c-hllly temperament, and Is too much absorbed In
her own Interests to show any special Interest In
her uncle or his affairs. She does not seem to
oare.
Uncle Doughbags Is received with much "gush"
and demonstration by the two "kid" sisters,
while the elder sister receives him In a very
matter-of-fact way. The over demonstrative man-
ner in which the two younger girls force tbelr
attentions upon him and their readiness to cry
over anything that displeases him. gets on their
uncle's nerves, and the quiet indifference of the
elder slater makes him feel very much disconcerted,
so. between them all. he is entirely undecided
as to who is the most deserving of his wealth.
He consults a lawyer, and Is told the only way
he can decide is to die. Uncle Doughbags makes
up bis mind to do this and makes all arrangements
for a respectable demise. The effusive twins give
one outburst of grief and then get busy, asking
about tbelr uncle's will and speculating on the
good times they will have with the money he has
left them.
The uncle takes all this in and makes a mental
note of it. The elder sister respectfully evidences
her grief by subdued tears and a sincere sorrow
for the loss of her generous and kind uncle, whom
she speaks of in endearing terras, mentioning his
many good traits. She makes preparations for his
funeral with decency and propriety, showing no
Interest as to bow he has willed his fortune, in
fact, caring little and knowing less about It.
Uncle Doughbags "is wise," and it does not take
him very long to make up his mind as to whom
he shall bequeath his possessions. He suddenly
comes to life, explains his pretended death, and
declares his heiress to be the elder sister.
THE CABIN BOY (Oct, 20). — Young Captain
Brisk, just as he is about to leave on a long trip,
receives a letter from his sister, saying: "My
dear Ernest:— I am so glad you are coming to
see me on your next voyage, as yon say your
marriage will not change your love. I thank
.vou for the money. With love. Your sister Ruth."
in opening it. be cuts through the last phrase,
"Your sister Ruth," and after reading the letter,
in putting it back in the envelope, drops the main
part on the floor, carrying the signature away
with him.
After he leaves, his wife discovers the letter on
the floor. At once she decides that her husband
Is unfaithful to her and that he has an "affinity"
In some other port. She makes up her mind to
leave the home forever. She writes a note to him
which she places on the table, together with the
letter which she (oimd after his departure.
Sixteen months later the Captain returns and
finds his once happy home deserted, discovering
the note from his wife on the table, and the ex-
planation. He is distracted. He makes every ef-
fort to find his wife and child, but cannot trace
them. He leaves on another voyage, from which
he does not return for twelve years.
The Captain's little girl, grown up, tries to be
of assistance to her mother and conceives the
idea of dressing like a boy, selling newspapers
and securing employment wherever it Is possible.
Running about the docks, she sees a sign, "Cabin
Boy Wanted." makes application for the position,
secures it, and sends word to her mother. In a
spirit of fun. the sailors get her to walk the
string-piece of the vessel, from which she falls
overboard. The captain hears her cries, jumps
In and saves her. Moanwhllc, Ella's mother re-
ceives the note, rushes down along the wharves
until she comes to tfie brig, goes aboard and finds
her child in tlic embrace of her husband. He takes
from his trunk the torn letter and places the two
pieces together, showing her that it was from his
sister. She acknowledges her unjust mistake and
once more they are united and happy.
LAST GODIVA (Oct, 21).— Earl Leofric, of
Coventry. England, placed a grievous tax upon
his townspeople, who liave already been so heavily
levied upon that they are on tlie verge of starva-
tion. Ijidy Godiva, the Earl's wife, pleads with
him to revoke the tax and relieve the sufferings
of the people. He answers In a spirit half In
Jest, and whole In earucst, thinking that she will
not agree to such a proposition, that if she will
ride naked through the town, he will repeal the
tax. Her heart is wrung with the sufferings of
her people, and she is neither contented in mind,
nor easy in spirit, until she replies she will pay
the price of their freedom and perform the under-
taking, cost what It may.
She sends heralds forth through the town, saying
that she will free the people from their bonds
according to the edict of her husband, by riding
unclothed through the town. Nature has blessed
her with an abundant growth of hair, which hangs
far below her waist and covers her as with a mantle.
But notwithstanding, a notice is posted that at
the hour of midday, on the day set for the payment
of her debt of devotion, that all the people shall
stay within closed doors and no eye shall look
upon her.
Her task done, the debt paid, she returns to
her home and only one curious person disobeys the
injunction that "no eye shall look upon her."
That person was ever afterward called "Peep-
ing Tom." and in punishment for his disobedience,
he is struck blind and Lady Godiva Is worshiped
as a saint unto this day in the minds of the grate-
ful Inhabitants of Coventry.
rough 8i)ots In their country drama. Love wlna In
the end.
SELIG.
MAKING A MAN OF HIM (Oct. 16).— Bertie
Bouner, a clerk, marries Sallie Morgan, from the
country, and wishing to make a good impression
on his wife's family, takes them for a day's outing.
This so depletes his pocket-book, that he asks his
father-in-law for a loan of $100.00. Later, through
love of gambling, Bertie neglects his business, and
is discharged, while his wife returns to her home
in the country. But Bertie has reckoned without
Sallie's father, who Immediately goes to the city
to have a settlement with Bertie.
Bertie is thrashed by the irate father and then
taken to the farm and put to "doing chores," much
to the delight of Pete and Ike, Sallie's brothers.
Three months later, Bertie has paid his debt
to Mr. Morgan, and realizing that "life on the
farm" Is not so bad after all, be decides to stay.
His coming to his senses effects a reconciliation
with his wife.
ON SEPABATE PATHS (Oct, 17).— Widow Malt-
land's two sons, Ralph and Steve, after being
tattooed by an old sailor, return home, where both
receive a thrashing. Ralph resents it and runs
away.
Fifteen years pass. Steve and his mother go
West, where he is elected sheriff. Ralph comes
to the very county in which his brother and mother
are living. He has drifted from bad to worse, and
after a poker game, he suggests to his pals that
they go to a dance in a neighboring town. Arriv-
ing there, a quarrel takes place in which a young
man is shot by Ralph, who makes his escape.
The sheriff starts out with a posse after the
murder. He is finally overtaken, and wounded, and
is captured. After being taken back to the town,
his wonnds are cared for and during that process,
his tattoo is discovered, and Steve recognizes his
brother. All the medical attendance at band is
given him, but be sinks, and only regains con-
sciousness long enough to ask forgiveness of Steve,
and say goodby to his mother.
HOW THEY STOPPED THE KTTN ON THE
BANK (Oct, 19).— Rumor has it that the Forest
City State Bank, one of the oldest and most con-
servative institutions in the country, is hard pressed
for cash. The news spreads like wildfire and a
run is imminent. Money has been wired for but
the question of the moment is to quiet the frantic
crowd until it arrives. Mr. Church, the president,
faces ruin and disgrace if the run starts. Quite
by chance, young Dick Thatcher, the cashier, and
Dorothy Church, his fiancee, hit upon a novel idea
to quell the panic. They secure a ferocious live
lion and his tamer from the circus, which is in
town, and when the doors of the bank are thrown
open to the surging crowd, they forget all about
their deposited money in a wild effort to get as far
away from the bank as possible
Tlie ensemble in this delightful comedy was com-
posed of members of the Motion Picture Exhibitors'
League of Illinois. Over two hundred of tbem
acted in this unique production.
HIS BETTER SELF (Oct, 201.— Nellie and Jim
are happy, care free, countr.v lovers. But in tfieir
rase, as in all others the world over, true love
refuses to run smooth. The shadow that crosses
their paradise In this particular instance is the ad-
vent of handsome John Crowell, a city chap. John
comes to town after a siege of illness, and in the
course of time he meets Nellie. The girl finds her-
self making comparisons between Jim and the city
man. and Jim suffers — until the crucial test comes.
"All Is fair in love and war," it is said, and this
is demonstrated when Nellie and Jim approach the
ESSANAY.
A FALSE SUSPICION (Oct. 17).— A spendthrift
wife is rt-liuked by her husband for her extrava-
gance, bnt despite his entreaties to pay less for
her gowns, the mania for dress is irresistible and
he Is finally compelled to tell her that he will
no longer be responsible for her debts. She is be-
sieged by creditors and after failing to borrow
money wltliout her husband finding it out. she ap-
peals to a gentleman friend of the family. He
loans her the money and later, her husband finding
receipts signed by his friend, demands an ex-
planation from bis wife, whom he unjustly sus-
pects of tcjo close an intimacy with the friend.
Matters, however, are happily adjusted and the
wife promises never to be extravagant again.
THEIR TINY BABIES (Oct. 19).— A decidedly
novel comedy photoplay which will prove excep-
tionally pleasing to the children. The adventures
of the tiny babies are decidedly amosing.
'TIS BETTER TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST
(Oct. 19). — Pretty Kitty sends Smaion and Jim-
stack, her two unwelcome suitors, off to await her
under the old oak tree when she will elope with
them. (Of course, neither knows of each other.)
Kitty then elopes with Tom. Smaxon and JImstack
do not realize how lucky they have beea until one
day they peep Into Parker's window and find him
scrubbing the floor and she reading a novel. They
then agree that " 'tis better to have loved and
lost" — and so does Tom:
DR. BILL'S PATIENT (Oct. 20).— It is love at
first sight with Dr. Bill and Cynthia, when they
meet for the first time on the street. Later, when
the Biugle poodle is ill, its distracted mistress
asks that Dr. Bill be sent for. When the doctor
arrives to treat "Violet," who the note leads him
to believe is the pretty daughter, he Is surprised
and indignant at finding that "Violet" is a canine.
Though his professional pride Is Injured, tjyntlila's
charms win him over. Later, when asked to call
again at the Bingle home to treat "Cynthia, who
has been injured." he goes prepared with a complete
veterinary outfit, only to be again surprised In
finding that "Cynthia" is the pretty daughter.
Cynthia then explains that she has not been hurt
at all but — Dr. BUI then sees his opportunity, takes
Cynthia in his arms, and soon wlna her" father
over.
A WESTERN REDEMPTION (Oct. 21).— Tom
Perkins, a Chicago youth, is arrested, charged with
being one of the carbarn bandits, to whom is at-
tributed a series of bold robberies. The disgraced
parents also suffer for their son's crimes, the elder
Perkins being thrown out of a job, and they are
forced to leave their rented cottage, on account of
the bad character of their son. Perkins and his
wife then go West to begin life anew. Tom. liber-
ated from prison, goes West and tiecomes a bandit.
He and his pal, Steve Ray, rob an express office
in a general store, which is in charge of Tom's
father, though the fact is unknown to Tom. Later,
when he discovers that be has robl)ed his own
father, be forces Ray to accompany him to the
sheriff's office, where Tom confesses and asks that
they be made to pay for their crime. In later
years, when Tom is again released, he seeks out his
parents, and having given proof of bis reformation,
obtains their blessing.
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THE UNVEILING (Oct. 16).— The boy, who Is
the idol of his widowed mother, returns from
college with a collegiate record she is justly
proud of. To mark the occasion his boybood
sweet lieart and her mother come to spend a few
days. The too-indulgent mother, however. Is
blind to the fact that the boy is spending most
of his evenings In full dress, which sbonld have
told her that Bohemian societ.v was engaging bis
attention. .V showgirl, who learns that he will
soon couie into great wealth, determines to win
him. Unsophisticated as he is. he is an easy prey.
\ friend of the family warns the mother of
her boy's danger, which she is loath to believe
until iwsitivc proof is presented. Pleadings are
In vain, for the bo.v is fascinated, and so the
sorrowing mother, feeling she has lost all that
she has lived for. determines upon self-destruction
and is prevented only by the timely appearance
of her visiting friend, who devises the plan that
awakens the bo.v. She has the mother pretend
suicide on account of the loss of fortune. This
shows the bo.v the true nature and design of the
object of his infatuation.
THE ADVENTTTRES OF BILLY (Oct, 19),—
Little Billy, tlie liootblack, finding luck against
him. decides to move to some other town. To
do this he must walk, as he hasn't the wherewith
for a railroad ticket. While trudging through
the countr.v. he falls into the hands of a couple
of sinister-looking tramps, and they at once, by
threats, force him to beg for them. A day or so
later, the tramps hold up an old man. and while
procuring his money throw him down with such
force as to unlntentionall.v kill him. Panic-
stricken at their awful deed, the.v feel that the
Iwy's knowledge of the affair will prove disas-
trous for them, and so they decide to get rid of
liim. Through the sagacity of a dog the t)oy Is
saved and the tramps are captured.
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OBDEBED TO MOVE ON (Oct. 18).— Showing
the advoiitures i>( u .vouiij; musical geuius follow-
lug Ihe deuth (i( his father.
.After he has met with many rebuffs bis ability
Is recognized liy a great violinist and his success
a.<sured tiirough the master's patronage.
MADEIEA, PORTUGAL {Oct. 18).— .\ picture of
grejil natural interest and scenic novelty", illus-
trating the principul beauty spots of this favorite
bealtli and tourist resort.
Funchal — Arrival In the bay. Wonderful surf
effects.
The Beach — Unloading and transferring baggnge.
Market aod Street Scenes — UuUock-drawn ve-
bicles on the cobble stones. The customs liouse.
Quaint scenes In the native quarter. Krult pack-
lug and traction. Panorama of the CInira from
the Helglits. The Habacal waterfall, one of the
principal attractions of Madeira.
Pineapple Growing — The largest pine-hou6e in
the world.
Wicker Workers — The chair industry fully dem-
onstrated.
CONE BROWN (Oct. 17). — George, who has
been married two years, plans to attend a masked
ball without the knowledge of Bernice, his wife.
She however, learns of his scheme, and after
failing to keep him at home by many wifely at-
tentions, she masks as a domino and iu haste
follows George to tlie ball.
At the dance she attracts his attention and
accepts his escort to her home only on condition
tliat lie be blindfolded during the Journey thither.
When on their entry Into his own home, he
tears the bandage from his eyes. His attitude
Is best described by the words of the title:
"Done Brown."
A FAIRYLAND OF FROST AND SNOW (Oct.
17). — A (iirious and exceptional film aptly described
by the title. It introduces positively the finest
winter scenes ever shown to the patrons of mov-
ing pictures.
Roads, fields and forests fairly burled in er-
mine, every twig and bough outllDed in purest
white.
GAUMONT.
THE MASKED HUNTSMAN (Oct. 21).— A game
warden is fired upon by a hooded huntsman who
is trespassing.
The same evening the warden's daughter dons
a hood similar to tltat worn by the poacher, and
unknown to her father starts to keep an appoint-
ment with her sweetheart to whom the fond pa-
rent objects.
The old man, thinking she is his mysterious
enemy, fires upon and seriously wounds his daugh-
ter. .\s a pleasing sequel, the sad accident lias
the effect of developing a strong friendship be-
tween the father and the youth of his daughter's
choice.
OPENING FLOWEBS (Oct. 21).— Another of
ll'e excellent Bower series which has grown so
l>o|iuiar with the American audience bcause of
ll'>ir realistic portrayal, artistic grouping, deli-
cac-y of coloring and general interest.
MELIES.
THE CROSS OF PEARLS (Oct. 19).— Eacli morn
ing aiid evening the villagers receive Father -\n-
sclm's blessing, administered with the beautiful,
time honored t'ross of Pearls. Kach morning, afler
tie bles.slng, Jose and his sweetheart me^t and
talk and love. And each morning Gabriel sees the
girl of his passions paying more and more at-
tention to his haled rival. .Tose.
.Io.se pro|)os?s and is acce|)ted. while Gabriel is
rejected. .lose's brother, the Padre Antone. per-
forms the marriage ceremony, and presents l<>
.lose a beautiful silk handkerchief, which is later
lost, but found — by Gabriel.
Gabriel, pennllegg, conceives to steal the Cross
of Pearls. As he approaches the Grotto, F'ather
.\nselm surprises him, and there follows a struggle
which proves fatal to the monk. The crime was
committed with Jose's silk handkerchief.
To the horror of Padre Antone, Gabriel con-
fesses to him the deed that may mean death to
Ills own brotlier. I'pon being liegged to give him-
self up to tlie autborilies, Gabriel smiles wickedly,
defiantly, self-satisfied, knowing well that the
Padre cannot give up the secrets of the confes-
sional, even when bis own brother Is involved.
Scene from "The Cross of Pearls" (Melies).
Circumstantial evidence convicts Jose and he is
condemned to die. But conscience, a factor Gabriel
had not counted upon, began to play its part. The
vision of Fatlier Anselm haunted his dreams, and
the Cross of Pearls appeared ever before him. He
was going graduall.v mad and was terrified lest
Jose sliould he hung before he could make the truth
known. The tension was too great. He gasped
the truth and expired at the very place where the
executiap of an innocent man would have taken
place b^t a moment later.
PATHE.
THE GAMBLER'S DREAM (Oct. 16).— A gam-
bler, in the good old days, when gambling was at
its height, and every gentleman spent his even-
ings at the table. leaves his wife at home with
their child, wiiile le goes to the Casino. Here he
is ruined. Coming home in despair, he falls asleep
upon tlie library table. He is visited with terrible
■dreams: he sees himself again in the gaming hall.
He loses, and, the winner leaving the hall, he
follows him and commits a crime to get more
money with which to satisf.v his abnormal craving
for excitement. He is subsequently arrested and
thrown Into jail. Then he awakes, but the dream
lias hail its effect and to a joyful wife and a hap-
py child he swears never again to gamble.
THE RANCH GIRL'S TERRIBLE MISTAKE
(Oct. 18). — Tlic daughter of a ranch owner is in
love with one of the cowpunci ers. 1 nt her father
refuses his cons.Mit: in consequence, she runs away
with liim and for the time they a.e lost to her
pare^its. I'ltimatel.v the father receives an anony-
mous letter, telling him tiiat his daughter and her
husband ar.» keeping a saloon within a few miles
of his ranch. He seeks them out and attacks the
cowlioy. Tlie daughter, failing to recogniie her
fatlier. shoots him. Others see tlie deed and the
sheriff comes and arrests her. but the husband
takes tie blame upon himself. Just how the story
em's, it would be a shame to tell, as much of the
piquancy of the tale rests in its deuoument.
THE RENEGADE BROTHER (Oct. 19).— In Old
Me.vico, a father has two sous, one beloved and
the other one less so. As is usual in such cases,
the son upon whom all Uie affection is lavished is
of little account, and finally he becomes so nn,-
bearably bad that his father has to drive blm from
lioiue. In spite of his great love for him. Jose,
the bad s<in. has one more trick In his pack of
cards, he runs away with his brother's sweetheart.
Years pa.ss and Tony has become a priest, wbile
Jose has gone from bad to worse, and finally he
and bis wife and little child have sunk to the
lowest depllis of degradation. One day Jose, pur-
sued by a howling mob. seeking for vengeance
against this thieving drunkard, runs into the arms
of Tony, his brother, who, garbed in hie priest's
gown, protects him from the violence of the mol>.
The story ends with a touching picture of Jose's
promise to his brother to make a desperate struggle
to regain his s*-lf respect.
A TBIF DOWN THE MAGDAFIS RIVEB (Oct.
20). — Our party leaves the heights near the source
of the river In long, dugout canoes. For the first
few miles the trip Is uneventful, except for the
magnificent scenery and the wild mountains rear-
ing their magnificent heads high into the azure
aljove us. .^ixjn. however, the faint sound of the
roaring waters of tlie first rapids reach our ears,
and with a tremor of fearful expectation, we feel
ourselves rus'.iing forward, faster and faster, wjtb
the current of the stream. Soon we sec tlie white
water ahead and in a moment we find ourselves
dashing tiirough the seething mass of foam that
dashes over the cruel iv)cks, which seem to reacb
from their resting places to catch us In their
terrible jaws. In some places the going is very
rough, and if is necessary for our guides to get
out into the water and guide the boat by bapd.
The- thrill of the trip and the magnificence of the
scenery makes this an event never to be forgotten.
A PURITAN COURTSHIP (Oct. 21).— In ol4
New England, in the da.vs of witchcraft, the aus-
tere Puritans looker askant on anything that re-
.sembled magic, and Carlos, as the stranger ' In
Gloucester, who by simple means cures a .vouiig
girl of her indisposition, wins the enmity of tbe
lioimlace and the love of his patient. Carlos Is
tried for witchcraft, and condemned to be ban-
ished, with the furtber injunction that if be should
return be should be burned at the stake. Bntb
Windsor, the following day, seeking her lover,
and failing to find him, throws herself in de-
spair into the sea. This act is seen by Carlo*,
who rescues her. and returns ber to a spot near
her home. He is seen, arrested and re-trled, and
about to be burned at the stake, when a message
from the governor of the colony arrives, repealing
the laws against witchcraft.
PATHES -WEEKLY. NO. 41, 1911 (Oct.lO).—
Paris. France. — Hellen wins tbe Michelin trophy
in a flight of l.S hours and 47 minutes without land-
ing, covering 70(1 miles, or about the distance
between New York and Toledo.
Brooklyn. N. Y. — The T. S. Battleship Florida
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Baku. Russia. — A great oil well on fire In the
Rothschild concessions, threatens the entire plant.
Chicago, 111. — .Jake De Rosier wins the Illinois
At'Wetic Club Sweepstakes for motor c.vcles.
Havana. Cuba. — The progress of the work of
Three-Sheet Poster for The ^^ Colleen Baton.
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EDISON.
AN OLD SWEETHEAKT OF MINE (Oct. 17).—
A nicely furnished room with the moon showing
throagh the window, a man of middle age wltli
slightly silvered hair, everything indicating com-
fort. Lighting bis pipe the man settles himself
comfortably, picking up idly an old photograph
album. Soon his interest is aroused.
The scene fades Into the laughing face of a
sweet young girl. Musing, the man goes to the
window.
The scene fades Into the moon-lit lawn with a
woman and three happy children playing and sing-
ing. Still the fascination of the old sweetheart
is strong, the past rising in visions before him.
The country boy and girl are seen through the
curling smoke of the pipe and fireplace.
The young man and young woman are In one
of nature's fairest scenes. He is to be a great
composer and she listens rapturously to his elo-
quence. But visions cannot last forever. Suddenly
the man is recalled to the present as
"Novy my dream is broken by a step upon the stair
And the door Is softly opened and — my wife Is
standing there."
W'itli her back to the audience she stunds lu
iilmoHt an accusing attitude. Be gives up bis pipe
and tlicn slowly shows her the album, confessing
bis love even now for that ohi sweetheart. She
takes It, faces to tlie front for the first time, and
he turns
"To greet the living presence of that old sweet-
heart of mine."
The girl of the album, of the visions and his
wife are one and the same. Slowly the picture
fades as tliey come together.
MIKE'S HEBO (Oct. 18). — Mike, the plumber,
is ordered to solder the leaking pipes of a motor
l»oat and accidentally tSWn headlong into the lake.
Being unable to swim. Ills lusty cries for help
bring a tramp, who rescues him with a bout hook.
Mike rewards the tramp by • taking hira home,
feeding blm and giving him lils best and only
suit of clothes, while he himself is obliged to go
about In his overalls.
In more ways than one the tramp takes ad-
vantage of Mike's kindness. Imposing on him and
making himself a general nuisance around the
house, all of which Mike cannot resent because
he owes his life to him. He even goes so far as
to become attentive to Mike's sweetheart. This Is
the last straw — poor Mike becomes despondent and
decides to commit suicide by drowning. He goes
to the very place where the tramp rescued him
from a watery grave and deliberately Jumps in, but
lo his surprise and amazement finds shallow water,
hardly up to his waist. It now dawns ui)on him
that the ungrateful tramp did not save his life
after all. Accordingly he goes home, kicks the
tramp out, becomes reconciled to his sweetheart,
and once more happiness and peace reign supreme
in Mike's home.
A CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE KING (Oct.
20). — Cicely and young Sir Walter are very fond
of one another, but owing to the political differ-
ences of Walter and her father, they are obliged
to meet secretly. At one of these meetings Walter
confides to her that he is about to embark on a
dangerous mission for his party, which is in oppo-
sition to the King, and that if he is taken with
the treasonable papers in his i>ossession. it means
certain death. He is deaf to all pleas from Cicely
and departs, promising to be with her at a certain
inn on his way.
Walter meets his fellow conspirators and obtains
the message. Unknown to them, however, a spy
has discovered them and hurries away and Informs
Sir Cliarles, Cicely's father, of their plans. He at
once sends his men out to try to catch the mes-
senger. Cicely overbears thlg and resolves to warn
Walter, and, luonntlng her horse, spurs on to the
Inn. Here she Is disappointed. No one is there
but Ulchard Kyder, known as Galloping Dick, a
knight of the road, a merry rascal, but yet a
gallant gentleman lo whom no woman appeals in
vain. Cicely tells him of Walter's peril and begs
him to obtain the i)a|>ers and save her lover. He
promises; Walter soon arrives, but Dick finds his
friendly .idvances coldly received. He follows
Waller as he rides away, and, overtaking him,
demands the message. Walter refuses to deliver
it and having no alternative. Galloping Dick dis-
arms him. takes the paper, dumps him In a pool,
and rides on. Hardly has he gone, when Sir
Charles' troopers come down the road, and seeing a
horseman aliead, chase after Dick and soon over-
IKiwer lilni. They bring hiin before Sir Charles,
who orders him confined. Just then Cicely enters
and recognizes her gallant acquaintance of the inn.
Cicel.v suggests that he be looked in the pantry, as
It will save standing guard all night. This Is done
and while the troopers are making merry she
manages to steal the key from the cook. When all
Is dark, she silently unlocks the door and releases
Dick. Guiding blm to the garden gate they are
suddenly confronted by Walter, who at once makes
for Dick. But when Cicely explains Dick's gal-
lantry he bangs bis head Id shame and asks for-
giveness. Readily granting this, Dick gaily mounts
and goes bis way. leaving two happy lovers.
LAUNCHING OF THE BATTLESHIP BIVADAYIA,
QUINCY, MASS,, AUG. 26, 1911 (Oct. 18).— The
llivadavia was constructed at Quincy, Mass., for
the .Vrgentine Republic. She is 585 feet long,
weighed 11,000 tons at the time of launching, and
when fully completed, with her armament, will
will have a total displacement of 30.000 tone. We
are first introduced to her as she lies In the ways,
nith a close view of the stern, showing her enor-
mous rudder and triple screws. Next we see the
workmen driving wedges, preparatory to remov-
ing all supf>orting stays, except the cradle, which
goes into the water with the ship. The ship was
(-bristened by Mme. de Xaon, sponsor, acting for
the wife of the president of the Argentine E^pnb-
lic. Immediately upon her smashing the bottle of
champagne, the great mass begins to move. As
she finally strikes the water, we see restraining
ropes, fastened to enormous chains, which are at-
tached to the shore, break, one by one, thus
gradually retarding her speed and preventing her
from going out into the stream too rapidly. As
she gets out Into the stream, she is Immediately
picked up by tugs and we leave her there, after
a glance at the activity on the river.
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YAH'N OF A BABY'S 8HIHT (Oct. 17).— A
heHVy«.lKl.t ti.l.)r<-a lady Is kIiiIiik oiilslde tile
klti'heii door kiiitiliiK a shirt fur li;T plccaulnny,
WUo sits conli-iilfdly I'V in Ills lilt;li-elmlr coiiiitliig
bl8 toes. I'rt-spiitly aiiotlic-r colored woman calls
tlic uiauiiiiy Insldi- and sUe goes iuslde after put-
tUis the uuBiiislied- shirt on the piccaninny and
tbe ball of ytta on her chair. The buljy's half-
grown hnilher is tlying a kite, but has not enough
String ami is looking for some when he spies the
ball of yarn, which he steals and goes away to tie
It to the kite. The kite Is soon in the air, hut
the other end of the yarn is attached to the baby's
shirt. As the kite rises the shirt begins to uiir
ravel and the |)Oor piccaninny is losing his shirt:
Finally the kite gets away and carries tUd young-
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Tillage and a crowd is soon In pursuit of the in-
fant aviator. At length the string breaks and
the baby is caught In the arms of a farmer. The
heavyweight colored lady arrives on the scene and
tli«re nictt's out deserved punishment to her first-
born.
FIEST MAIL BY AEHOPLANE (Oct, 17).— A
toplcil picture siiowlng the Hist letter and Uie
first mall poucli ever carried in an airship as a
regular government carrier. A U. S. postolHce
was officially opened at each end of the course
at. Garden City. L. I., X. V. Souvenir postcards
were sent to their home addresses by the specta-
tors. These were collect?d and canceled in the
regular way. after which they were taken to the
aeroplane by a V. S. letter carrier. Tbe aviator,
Captain B'ck. V. S. A., strapped the pouch to
ti.e machine and started on liis way. Tlie cards
were dc^llvered and tl e owners will no doubt
prize theiu as souvenirs. The flights are well
taken and dl'arly shown.
HEADLINE ACROBATS (Oct. 17). — A comedy
acrobatic act by a well-known knockabout team
now playing over the large vaudeville circuits.
Their aiiiazing feats are a pleasi ig contrast to
the regular run of pictures and furnishes a vaude-
ville act far above the usual class of picture
hou.se vandeville. A $2 ><• act tor ten cents.
THE AWAKENING OF JOHN CLAKK (Oct. 21).
— John Clark Is a ranch hand and Blue Feather
an Indian maid. They have learned to love each
otl er and decide to marry. Following th;? Indian
custom. Clark goes to the camp to makf a bar-
gain for the hand of the girl. He offers a bag
of gold to the chief, her father, who is satisfied
with tbe amount, and the pair are allowed to
wed. They go to live in a log cabin and get
along nicely until one day two Eastern women, a
mother and her daughter, visit the ranch. Clark
becomes interested and beats tbe other cowboys
to the task of escorting the ladies about the
ranch. The younger woman encourages the ad-
vances of Clark and before long there is a love
affair on foot. Clark becomes infatuated and
regrets his marriage to the Indian girl. Finally
be comes home and tells her he is tired of her
and advises her to go back to her people.
Blue Feather. I eartbroken. does as sh" is told,
whereat the I'ldians want to revenge the insult,
but the girl induces them to I'esist. Shortly after-
ward Clark is taken sick with typhoid fever and
needs nursing badly. The two Eastern ladies
cmne to the cabin, but wl.en they learn that
Clark Is stiff ving from a contagious disease they
do not care to enter. Blue FeatI er at the camp
liear.s of Clark's illness and considers it her duty
to go to him. She nurses him hack to health
and strength. While Clark is recovering the
Eastern women visit him. but he realizes now
that fbey are n<it true friendi^and bids them go.
Blue Featlier has proved h-r worth and brought
about the awakcnlnc: of -Tohn Clark.
AMBROSIO.
THE LITTLE CHIMNEY SWEEPER (Oct. 11).—
The heartless stepmother a|>pientic(s little Gianni
to a chimney-sweep, by wlom he is cruelly treat-
ed. Other children shrink from his grimy gar-
ments and sad fa-e, but Ni la, the child of rich
parents, gives him pennies, toys and clothes.
Nina bcvimes very ill and in her delirium cries
for Gianni, wlio comes to the bedside of the dying
girl. Every day be brings flowers to the litt'e
grave and is .seen by Nina's motler. who. deeply
toucheil by Ms devotion to her departed darling,
takes him 'n'" i ••■• honi^ luvl g ves l.iiu a mothers
love.
RELIANCE.
THE ANONYMOUS LETTER (Oct. 7).— Her
education completed, Marie leaves the convent
school and returns home. She is courted by two
men, one, George Barnes, an elderly, wealthy man,
and the other I'aul Carter. Carter's sinister ap-
l>earance fills her with revulsion and dread, wbicb
sbc is unable to control, and which angers Carter.
After she is married to Barnes he writes to bis
son in college, who is displeased that his de-
parted mother's place has been taken by airotber.
Shortly thereafter he Is taken sick and brought
home, and the young stepmother decides to im-
personate a nurse and try to win his affection.
.She succeeds tix> well, for the youth falls In love
with bT. He Is then told the trotb, and the fam-
ily would have been bapiy but for Carter, who
writes an anonymous lettCT to Barnes, telling him
his wife and son are deceiving him and to be on
ills guard. .Mrs. Carter and her stepson go for an
automobile ride and about 35 miles from home
the machine breaks down. They meet friends
residing in the vicinity and are persuaded to re-
main over night, notwithstanding ineffectual at-
tempts to reach the Barnes' bome by 'phone. The
letter preys on Barnes' mind, and when his wife
anil son fall to return he imagines they have eloped
and works himself up Into a terrible state. 'Tbe
next morning the party returns and explanations
are ma(!e. but the shock has so affected Barnes'
heart that he dies. The last scenes show the
young widow leaving the home and entering a
convent, safe from the cruel world.
A NARROW ESCAPE (Oct. 14).— >Tim Smith has
been without work for some time, and bis efforts
to secure a job proved fruitless. He meets Red
I eary and Black Pete, two thugs, in a saloon,
and tbe look of desperation on, his face prompts
tlein to invite him to join in a burglary. He
i'ldignantly refuses, and on the way home finds
a losit hand-bag containing jewelry and money,
which he takes bome. His wife persuades hira
to return the property, the owner's cards giving
the address. The butler receives him at tbe door
and takes his name, but gives no reward. Smith
is furious and bitterly upbraids himself for a fool,
and in this state of mind goes back to the saloon
and inforn)S the tbugs that he will become a thief.
.Vs the three start out Xfrs. Smith follows, en-
treating ber husband to come home with her. and
finally he gives In to her. She tries to cheer
him nn. te'ling him how thankful tbey should be
thnt tVev bavp their beautifnl child, bnt he is
still despondent. Tbe next day he reads in the
paper an accotint of tbe capture of Red'T.eary and
t' e fatal wounding of Black Pete in the act of
committing a robbery, and realizes what a narrow
escape h" b.id. He is further convinced that the
pat'i of honesty is the right one when he receives
a letter from the owner of the purse, enclosing
a substantial reward and offering him employment.
BISON.
THE PIONEER'S MISTAKE (Oct. 10).— Mis
taking the feathered headdress of a crouching In-
dian for a bird, tbe pioneer wounds the red man.
.\ngered. he rouses bis tribe to go on the warpath
and they attack the village. A stirring battle
lakes place. The whites are in desperate straits
wl en a party of trappers gallops to the rescue
and drives the savages away.
THE INDIAN RUSTLERS (Oct. 13).— The nn-
su ■cessfnl hunting party returns to the village,
and being in need of meat the Indians descend
upon the grazing herd and rustle off a hunch of
cattle. They are seen by a cowboy and his sweet-
heart, and try to kill him so he will be nnable
to expose them. A thrilling fight takes place,
the Indians being reinforced by the rest of the
tribe, and the cowboys, hearing the shots, gallop
madly to the rescue of their pal. The Indians
are routed and the cowboy and bis sweetheart
saved from death.
LUX.
A DOG IN A COINER'S DEN (Oct. 13).— IjouIs,
the newsboy, has a pet dog and they are much
attached to one another. Whilst strolling through
tie town, they pick up a pocketbook. and discover
tiat it belongs to a well-known gentleman in the
neighbor' ood. who Is possessed of a high sounding
Fre 'ch title of the "Castle In Spain" variety.
1 (luis returns the i)Ocketbo<ik to Its owner, who
presents him witli the fabulous sum of 50 cents.
Posgessed of so mueb wealth, Ixiuls orders a drink,
but, luui'h to bis surprise, the waiter bends and
twists bis fifty cents into various shapes ana
forms, and finally refuses to serve bim. I>ouis ii
naturally dowubeartened over the wreck of his
hopes auil his uewly acquired fortune. However,
"luck "ill turn." says Louis to his dog Tray, ami
on tbey go again, thinking no more of the Inci-
dent. .'Mjme days later L<juis reads in the papeE
that the |>olice are considerably perplexed by thet
circulation of counterfeit coins, the source oC
which liiey are unable to trace. This awakena
dormant thoughts, and Louis sets off to the man-
sion of tlie gentleman with tbe worthless title,
determined to investigate. Some time after Louis
has hidden himself In the grounds of ;the mansion,
the noble man emerges from the house and drives
off. Louis follows in bis wake and traces him to
a disused house upon a bleak moor. Undaunted,
Ixiuis enters the house, and there falls into tbe.
hands of the coiner, for sucb the nobleman proves
to be, and his gang. On the principle that "dead
men tell no tales," tbe coiners bind Louis to •
table, and placing a keg of gunpowder by bis side,
light the fuse and depart. Fortunately they do not
see Louis's old friend Dog Tray, who Is getting
anxious, and endeavoring to get Into tbe house
also. -Nearer and nearer creeps that tiny spark
as Louis lies jKiwerless, awaiting his end. But
nearer and nearer creeps old Dog Tray In bis se/arclp
for his friend, until at last be reaches bis side.
Louis loses no time in directing him to remove
the burning fuse. Old Tray does not understand
at first, but he manages to bite tbe ropes that
bind his master, and togetber they rush forth into
tbe open air, just as tbe powder explodes, and
destroys all traces of the coiner's work. Thp
witness, however, still lives and Is soon at tb6
police station, where be gives tbe necessary Inf-
formation and receives a big reward for bis servj-
ices. '
BILL. POLICE CYCLIST (Oct, 18).— A comedy^
showing Hill filling the position of a police cyclist^
In his capacity of police cyclist be is a prominent
figure in a wild and thrilling chase after a hoolf-
gan. The details of tbe chase are too "Blilesqne"
to be described, but tbey culminate In a finale-
which is, in eyery way, worthy of tbe talented
little comedian.
CHAMPION.
A GIRL AND A SPY (Oct. 16).— The old general,
the girl's father, is in the foreground where he
had just been carried, wounded, by bis men. In
the background a battle is raging with powder and
ball, while the band-to-hand conflict between those
two bitfer rivals is taking place, with the girl
and the general looking on.
The hero is a spy. forced to be such by his su-
perior oflicer. In (Confederate garb, he meets and
falls in love with a fair daughter of tbe South.
In a certain battle or skirmish, be refuses to fire
on bis own people, and she, not knowing that be
is a Federal, thinks bim a coward and thns de-
spises him.
From the moment be fell in love with tbe
maiden, he had decided not to perform bis despic-
able task, but to get back to bis own side as soon
as possible — that is, — to do only tbe duties which
fail to a soldier's lot. His rival for the girl's
hand has tried in various ways to be revenged
for being ousted from bis position as cavalier to
the young lady, but without success.
CrRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE (Oct. 18). —
Two young men. friendly rivals for the hand of a
sweet-faced Western girl, start forth to make,
each, bis respective fortune. In five years, one
becomes a bank cashier, the other a ranch fore-
man. We see the cashier mingling In the swell
clubs of the upper ten, living beyond his means
to keep up to the style of his associates. Again,
we see bim "caught short" in his accounts.
Tbe foreman and the ranch owner start cityward
to make a deposit of gold nuggets in the bank.
The ranch owner meets the cashier and Invites
him to his swell club. The cashier fieeces the
ranchman at cards out of a pile of greenbacks.
Tbe next night, the ranchman is ready for another
fleecing, but is pursuaded not to go by his fore-
man. He gives the latter his roll and sends him
home. He attends tlie club but has nothing to
lose. The cashier is disappointed, but shows by
ills manner he would run a big risk to get tbe
ranch owner's wad.
'In the meantime tbe foreman bad started for
home. If the money In his possession were only
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Ills, it would Tui-nn tlie poHKlblllty of liis getting
ibe woniHii III.- lovcB. TUe ulglit Id rainy, so be
(loDK biH rnin cont and cap.
At tlic club the caKbter decides to leave after
the raocb owner's departure and be, too, dons a
rain coat and cap: later these men pass the same
lonely s|>ot. We see them, but can't tell which
Is the other. Shortly after the ranch owner falls a
victim to the bullet of one of tliem, and the spec-
tator Is In Ignorance as to who really committed
the deed. But the foreman Is arrested as the
perpetrator of tbe crime. Then comes the court
procedure, which Is carried out in all It's inter-
esting formula to the minutest detail.
The cashier Is one of the jurymen and oat of tbe
twelve men all except bim stand out for conviction.
He Unally confesses his crime. The foreman's
name is freed from stigma, and this he shares
with bis sweet-faced Western girl.
NESTOR.
LET VS SMOOTH THE WAY (Oct. 11).— David
and Martha Waldon had reached the evening of
life; yet despite the fact that David bad worked
steadily as head draughtsman for over thirty years,
they were still practically penniless. This was
partly due to the couple's philanthropy and to
Martha's 111 health.
Had not tbe Columbia Constrnction Company
changed hands, all might have gone well, for they
generally overlooked any error that bis failing
sight bad caused. Not so the new manager, how-
ever, and as a consequence, David was soon In
search of new employment.
Scene from "Let TTs Smooth the Way" (Nestor).
From place to place he went, receiving always
the same reply, "too old." David's none too ro-
bust health unfitted him for steady manual labor,
and his eyes for the work he could do. So within
a year's time, not only the little they had saved,
but every piece of furniture that could be spared
had gone, while Martha, without proper medical
aid or nourishment, lay hovering between life and
death.
Almost desperate, David snatched up their only
clock and hurried toward the pawnshop, hut ere
he could reach the door, two romping children
ran against him — he fell, and the old timepiece
lay shattered at bis feet.
Officer Dolan was so moved by the old man's
despair that he straightway decided Martha must
hare the best of care — Alas! it was too late —
her tired, patient spirit had passed to the Great
Unknown, while David, whose benevolence had
brought him to poverty, was hustled, with busi-
nrss-like promptness, off to the poor-farm.
MUTT AlfD JEFF AND THE BLACK HAND
(Oct, 14). — Only two years in the Land of the
Almighty Dollar, and Marlangelo PinozzI and bis
good wife, Francesca, are the happy owners of
a busy fruit stand, which unfortunately comes
under the notice of the Black Hand Society.
Unless Marlangelo contributes the large sum
of money thrice asked by the dreaded bomb
throwers, he and Francesca will journey forth to
that undiscovered country whence no traveler ever
returns. As time is nearly up, poor PInozzi grows
frantic with fear.
Mntt and Jeff approach. They have a whole
dime to spend; they also have a well-developed
case of "appctltis." The bananas look verv in-
viting; moreover, they are very filling. With a
"lead OS to them" rush, the hungry twain swoop
upon tbe gesticulating Sicilian. As the bananas
do the disappearing net. Marlangelo gets an In-
spiration.
Will M\itt and Jeff take charge of the fmit
stand for one week, or two, or longer — eat all tbe
fruit Ibey want and take all the receipts? Will
tbej, huh? So. while Mr. and Mrs. PinozzI scam-
per to safely, Mutt and Jeff take possession of
tbe business.
The Black llauil cauuut l>f trifled with; Marl
angelo has not "come across" and tbe kidnap-
pers get to work. .Mutt and Jeff arc soon cap-
tured and taken before the Presiding Bunch of
Crooks, who fall to find any resemblance between
M.utt and Jeff and the PInozzi couple. Peeved
over this measly trick, tlicy force "the long and
the short of It" to join tbe "ranks." This is
done, with tbe aid of numerous stilettoes acting
as accelerators.
The police have been over-active of late; why
not blow np Headquarters? Lots are drawn and
the fatal slip of paper goes to Mutt. Luckily
for bim the Chief of Police has heard of this
Black Hand meeting and sends out a number of
his best men to corral the entire outfit.
After a nice mix-up. Mutt. Jeff and the Black
Handers are taken to Headquarters. Jeff is rec-
ognized as an old time friend of the Chief, wbo
treats him to a good cigar, while poor Mutt goes
to a dark dungeon because the tell-tale slip of
paper Is found on him. Alas! poor Mutt!
aOMANCE AND UPPEECTTre (Oct. 14).— Alfred
Kelcey and Clara Brooks had been betrothed since
childhood, and now the long nourished hopes of
the old time friends and neighbors, the Kelceys
and the Brookses. were about to materialize.
Jack, a dashing, tlirtatious, caddish cousin of
Alfred's, tires of the swift city life and goes to
his country relations for an indefinite stay. Here
is where the course of true love t>egins to zig-zag.
Jack's city ways, his dashing demeanor and bis
elaborate sartorial equipment are more than the
sweet guileless country maid can stand. Soon she
finds herself thinking more of Jack and less of
Alfred, and when the latter Is unexpectedly called
away. Jack loses no time to win her. Things
progress rapidly until Clara halfheartedly con-
sents to elope before Alfred's return.
Her little sister. Dorolh.v. is a good observer,
.soon concludes that something is wrong and that
Alfred's presence is urgently needed. She forth-
with writes to him. He promptly answers the
call and, after some romantic and "uppercuttic"
incidents, the proposed elopement is quashed; Jack
gets "his" in the proximity of a romantic rivu-
let, and Clara is gently escoi'ted back home.
Later, forgiveness Is asked for and gladly
granted. With Jack summarily removed out of
love's pathway, Alfred and his bride Clara face a
future full of happiness.
AMERICAN.
THE COWBOY AND THE OUTLAW (Oct. 12).—
The Spring roundup is in progress, and the hoys
have been absent from the ranch for five weeks.
Jack Dunton asks for a day off in order to visit
his sweetheart at the ranch. He wishes to spend
as much time as i)ossible with her. so be takes
a short cut over the mountains.
The trail Is .seldom used, and he is in doubt as
to the right direction, so he proceeds slowly. He
Is held up by a gang of outlaws and robbed of
his horse. The outlaws have recently been active
and the sheriff organizes a posse to trail and
capture them. If possible.
Jack meets the posse on tbe trail as he is slowly
making his way to the ranch, and informs the
sheriff where he encountered the outlaws, and
that they have stolen his horse. Following the
direction he has given them, the sheriff and his
posse surprise the outlaws, but the leader escapes
on Jack's horse. He is hotly pursued, but man-
ages to elude them, and leaving the horse on the
trail, makes good his escape up the side of the
mountain.
Traveling along tbe unfamiliar trail, Jafck loses
his footing and falls down a steep wall of rock
and is severely injured. He Is found by the out-
law, who nurses him back to health at the risk
of his own life, for capture would mean death.
When Jack is able to travel, the outlaw escorts
him to the ranch and there meets Jack's sweet-
heart. They are both visibly Impressed with one
another. Jack Is very weak, as they assist bim
to a couch in the ranch house.
When he is alone with Jack's sweetheart, tbe
outlaw makes love to her. which the hero-wor-
shiping, romantic girl reciprocates; Jack comes
iiiwn them In fond embrace and a passion of aIlge^
surges ihrougb bim. He posbes them apart, and
then a revulsion of feeling comes to him. After
all, be owes bis life to this desperado. Taklac
tbe girl's band, be places it In that of the outlaw
and turns his back on bis own happiness. At tiie
gate be meets Ibe sheriff and realizes be is after
tbe outlaw.
Jack professes ignorance of the outlaw's where-
abouts, but tbe sheriff's information Is accurate,
and be Is suspicious. He goes down the trail to
call his posse and search the premises. Jack
hurries back to the outlaw, and sending tbe girl
to delay the sheriff as long as possible, be ex-
changes hat and coat with tbe desperado, wbo
gets a horse and rides away to safety and free-
dom.
Jack races to the barn, firing his gun as be runs,
to attract the attention of the posse. Thinking
they have the outlaw cornered, they surround tbe
barn and fire tbrongh the door and windows un-
til all is still Inside. Cautiously entering the
bam, they find Jack with a bullet wound In his
shoulder. The penitent sweetheart l)cgs bis for-
giveness and .Tack comes into bis own. He has
paid bis debt of gratitude to tlie outlaw.
YANKEE.
THE LOST KEBCHIEF (Oct. 16).— Neds per-
sistency in attempting to return a lost handker-
chief to a charming young lady In spite of attempts
to ignore bim, gets bim into ail sorts of tronble.
He follows her from place to place and she con-
tinues to evade him. until she becomes tired of
his persislenc.v and has him driven away from a
ferry l)oat. bodily thrown from a car, refused ad-
mission to the different amusement places at a
summer resort, and finally has him arrested for
annoying her.
He tries to explain to the Judge and Mabel that
he had merely tried to return her handkerchief.
When asked to show the handkerchief he cannot
find It, having placed It in the sweat hand of his
hat during the excitement, and forgotten all atwut
it.
After being fined $.^.00, be Is freed and goes
home a wiser man.
Upon reaching home he finds bis sister in con-
versation with the very young woman wbo had
caused bim all the trouble. Satisfactory explana-
tions follow, and the result Is a happy ending to a
day of mishaps.
THE MAN WHO CAME BACK (Oct. 20).- A
big. strong, young American, the son of wealthy
parents, instead of devoting his time to business
and becoming a respected citizen, finds that a life
of idleness and sport is more to his liking. Warn-
ings and threats make no impression until tbe
father, losing all patience, finally disowns him and
drives bim from the house.
He soon discovers that the dollar Is his best
friend, as persistent efforts to borrow money from
his fellow members at an exclusive club results in
a polite request for his resignation.
He falls lower and lower until finally he becomes
a tramp. He becomes keenly aware of his con-
dition when time and again be is driven from door-
steps or chased by dogs whose irate owners have
no sympathy for tramps. Shunned by men, women
and children in every walk of life, he becomes
immune to all sense of feeling and sinks to tbe
lowest levels.
A little girl's kindness in offering part of her
food opens his eyes and when the little girl's sister
reproves him for the life he is leading and tells
him to become a man. new courage enters Into his
shrunken and stupefied existence and he promisee
to make another effort.
He comes to his fatiier and pleads for another
chance to make good. Tbe yearnings of the boj'a
voice and his poor condition touches the father's
heart and a reconciliation follows. With the pic-
ture of the .voung girl always before him the young
man makes great strides in his business career, and
when he presents himself at the home of the young
girl whose kind words gave him courage to start
life anew, she does not recognize his identity. She
admires his manly spirit in confessing that he is
the former tramp and as their acquaintance length-
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Imt a shun »te|i, whlrli liotli take with eviili'nt
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IMP.
UNCLE PETES HU8E (Oct. 16).— Captain War-
ren, of the Cunfeilerate Service, evades the pickets
i.f the Union lines and almost takes his life In
Ills hands to visit his young wife. He Is greeted
iinrectiouately liy her and the servants and Is en-
Joying his slay when the house Is surrounded liy
a nuniher of I'nion soldiers, who have an Intlina-
ilon that he Is In the house. He Is thoroughly
frightened and his wife Is terrified.
rncle Tele, an ageil servitor, possessed of an
abnormal amount of acumen, takes matters In his
own hands, being the only cool and collected per-
.-iou on the premises. He takes In the situation
ami matches his wits against the vigilance of the
soldlei-s.
Captain Warren Is hustled upstairs bv I'ncle
Pete and hastily placed In bed. The old negro
pro<'ures paint and In a Jiffy his master is nnide
to resemble a man In the tliroes of an attack of
sniallpo.\. This done, the servant ush-rs In the
soldiers with mock gravity, after coaching Captain
Warren. They rush to his bedside to he Informed
that he is near death's door with the malignant
disease. They retreat rather precipitously to stand
guard over the premises. This is a precanllnn
which the negro has not reckoned on, but he is
eciual to the emergency ami later announces t'lar
the captain Is dead and solicits their aid at the
funeral obsequies. Owing to the fact that no other
help Is near, they consent.
Captain Warren, bearing all the appearance of a
corpse, is placed in a hastily prepared casket. The
lid Is fastened down and the soldiers go to dig the
grave. ITncle Pete becomes active and his mast?r
is tiiken out and some weights substituted. Sol-
emnly the soldiers bear the supposed remains to
the grave and the wife is disconsolate, believing
that her husband Is really dead, the scheme being
so genuinely realistic. The soldiers depart and
she Is overjoyed to find her husband alive and well.
The Inion soldiers have an inkling that thev have
been tricked and return and unearth the box to
find its contents. In the meantime. Captain War-
ren has made good his escape and the colored man
enjoys himself at the expense of the soldiers, wlio
were so clpverly tricked.
THE AGGRESSOR (Oct. 19).— Hank Denhv, a
miner, has a loving little wife, but he is a brute
atid abuses her. Slic bears it patiently until one
day when forbearance ceases to be a virtue He
goes out to his work after an unusuallv violent
scene, in which his wife is in tears as "a conse-
quence. She is all alone on the mountain, but re-
solves to de.sert her husband— to go — anywhere to
rid herself of the obno.\ious presence of the hus-
band.
She packs a few of her belongings, writes a note
to Denby, and is about to go out Into the world
when Philip Baldwin, a prospector mnch older
than she, comes into the cabin in search of food
and drink. He is welcomed by the woman as he
IS kind. He looks about the cabin and notes her
preparation for flight in surprise. On being ques-
tioned, tlie girl wife tells hiin of the 111 treatment
she has been subjected to and her decision to leave
it all. He mildly tries to dissuade her, to no
avail. She Is determined to leave and asks to be
allowed to travel in his companv. The big rough
fellow sees no impropriety in that and the 'woman
is guiltless of any wrong-doing. They leave the
cabin, arrive at the tent of Baldwin and in at^
tempting to secure water for her, he falls over a
clllT. She runs around tlie eminence and finds him
In the meantime, the husband has returned home
reaii the note, takes the trail and follows the
pair with the Insane idea that some man has stolen
the afTections of liis wife. He comes upon them
just as his wife is trying to extricate Baldwin
from his perilous position. He is about to kill
him when the wife interferes. Denby takes Bald-
win on his back and carries him. unconscious to Ills
cabin, where he nurses bim back to health. On
being convalescent. Baldwin leaves, but Is followed
by Denby to a rocky peak. Slapping Baldwin's
face, he challenges him to a revolver duel. Bald-
win is loath to fight, but Is provoked, and back to
back they start to walk apart. .\t the signal thev
turn and fire. Denby falls dead. His wife comes
out and falls prostrate across his bodv. Baldwin
gazes at the woman for a time and then, not un-
derstanding, walks away — down the slope -leaving
Mrs. Denby alone with her dead husband whom she
had not loved In life.
THANHOUSER.
THE EARLY LIFE OF DAVID COPPERFIELD
(Oct. 17).— The film starts with the time .\unt
Betsy, an eccentric spinster, fiattens her nose
against the windowpane before she enters the
Copperfield home, over which the stork Is hover-
ing. Aunt Betsy. In anticipation of a birth, bad
set her mind on a girl— because she abhors boys.
Wlien It Is therefore announced that the stork lias
brought a boy, she vanishes from the house 'like
a discontented fairy."
David's mother Is a helpless young woman, im-
practical and unassertive. She married an elderlv
genUeman. who dies before David is born. Eight
years after David's birth, she is flattered by tbe
attentions of Kdward Miirdstonc, who is ardent
111 Ills courtship because the widow's money Is
such a tantalizing Incentive.
Pnvid shows his dislike for .Mr. Murd»tojif/ His
mother marries, however, while he Is ijbsfellit on a
trip with I'eggotty to her brother'i^ hoyse at
YHrmoutb. Here he meets hearty flsif fulk, — among
whom he finds little Km'ly.
With the marriage of his mother to Mordstone
begins a series of hardships which ffoally end
when his mother dies, .\fter his mother's death.
.Mr. Murdstune places him in a bottling factory,
but David runs away and finds refuge with bis
.\unt lielsy.
THE SATYR AND THE LADY (Oct. 20).— .\
young artist, working on a painting he called "The
Satyr and tlie I.ady." was pleased with his wo-
man model, but found that the lay figure Satyr
did not meet with requirements. So be took a
trip through New York's crowded East Side, where
he knew he could find a model suited to the char-
acter of Ills work.
.\fter a short trip through the congested market
places of the Ghetto, the artist saw, in the person
of a shop-strlug vendor, the ver.v mo.lel he wanted.
The Peddler was glad to iiose, because, when told
bow much be would get. found that "sitting still"
was a much mo;e remunerative occupation than
hustling around with shoelaces.
.As he sat. day after day. at the feet of the
leant Iful woman, the peddler was Impressed with
I'er loveliness, and to him she became tbe embodi-
ni^'iit of all that is good and noble. .-Vs a matter
of fact, the model Is of the ordinary kind, pleas-
ure-loving, good natured. charitable and without
aii.v particularl.v liigli standards.
She is very kind to the "Satyr." altliough he
is re|)iilsive and ugly. When the picture is com-
pleted, she gives him a rose, wliich he highly
treasures and dreams over.
Some time after, the Satyr is on his deathbed.
Realizing that his only child, a little girl, will
be left without anyone to care for her. he pens
a note to the "beautiful lad.v," telling her of
his condition, and asking her to take care of his
daughter.
He sends his little girl with the note to the
artist, with a request that he forward it to tlie
model — for the Satyr does not know where "the
lady" lives. Tlie artist comes with the note when
the apartments of the model ring with tbe hilarity
and abandon of her friends. She reads the pitiful
message and is moved. She leaves the guests,
among whom the artist has remained, and goes to
the sh.ibby Kast Side tenement: but arrives too
late. The Satyr is dead and his child is left
alone in the world.
"The model takes the child to her liome. She
finds her friends still dancing and enjoying them-
selves, so she puts them out witli little ceremony:
for all her thoughts are now for the child. After
her guests have departed, she tucks the little one
in bed. and vows, for the child's sake, to l?ad
a new and better life.
The artist, who has long admired the model,
hides beliind a curtain, and the new beautiful,
womanl.v qualities she shows while caring for the
child, completely win his heart. They are mar-
ried, give up their so-called Bohemian life, and
become useful, active members of society.
hides behind some drapery and sees a sweet-faced ,
old lady seat herself at the organ and play bis '
niotber's favorite hymn, "Lead Kindly Light."
Ills hearl is touched, and be gives up the stolen
^^jirticles, uttd tells' the old lady of hit downfall
tfhd of his mother. She forgives bim, tells blm
tb^ sta^'t new again, and shows him a photo of -
her own wandering Ijoy. The old lady gives Paul
money and helps him secure a position. A year
later a burglar enters Paul's home. Paul bearing
the noise, gets bis revolver and catch.'S the bur-
glar In the act of taking money from big desk.
The burglar attempts to knock the revolver from
Paul's' hand and a struggle takes place, during
which a much worn photo falls from tbe bur-
glar's pocket. Paul's wife, hearing tbe nolee,
rushes into the room, gets the revolver and points
it at the thief, while Paul picks up ti.e photo
and at once recognizes the face of his friend and
benefactress. He tells the thief to take a chair
and sits down by his side while be tells him
of his dear old mother and how she Is waiting
for bis return. The thief breaks down and prom-
ises to give up his wickedness. The next day
tiiere Is a bappy reunion of mother and son.
SOLAX.
HE -WAS A MILLIONAIRE (Oct. 11).— .Mr.
Amzi Wilson, a man of moderate circumstances,
had become a harmless lunatic, and be thought he
was a milionaire. He overheard his servants.
Susan and Jenkins, making fun of him, and de-
ciding to discharge tliem, he gave each a cheek
for a large amount and told them to get out.
Wilson then takes a moonlight stroll, and think-
ing he has too much money for one man. he takes
his checkliook along to see what he can do in
the wa.v of helping humanity. He goes to the
pond in tiie park and fishes with bank checks
for bait. He sees Pete, a gentleman of destiny,
reclining on one of the park benches, and thinks
him a good subject for his charit.v, so he gives
Pete a check for a million dollars, telling him
to be a good lioy. Pete collapses, but soon re-
covers, and thinking the check looks good he
decides to use it. He visits a restaurant and
orders a whole turkey: is about to eat when the
pro|irietor derides it would be best to collect in
advance. I'ete bands blm the check for a million,
and. of course, gets thrown out. Next he tries
a saloon, hut fares the same fate.
In the meantime the lunatic is still distributing
his iniagiiiary wealth. His absence from home is
discovered and a reward of one liundred dollars
Is offered for his return. The police get on the
trail and soon have Pete in eustod.v. tliinking
he is tlie lunatic. He escapes, however In time
to capture tie real lunatic and get the reward.
HIS MOTHERS HYMN (Oct. 13).— Paul Wellard
Is leaving home for the city. He goes to say
good-bye to his mother and finds her at the or-
gan singing her favorite hymn. For a while he
prospers ver.v well in the cit.v. but finally gets
in bad company, gambles, steals and loses his
position.
I'nable to secure another position he becomes
desperate and seeing the opportunity, he enters
a louse and Is filling his pockets with valuable
Jewelry when he hears some one coming. He
REX.
CHASING THE RAINBOW Oct. 12). — A shabby
room, a hi^vel, a morgue of hope, a mausoleum of
joy. In whidi dwell only care and woe — and an
invalid and her little daughter. There Is no more
medicine: no money to buy more. But tbe brave
spirit of the child knows no daunt, and sbe de-
termines to beg the druggist for more medicine.
She braves the storm outside, wends her way to
tbe drug slo:'e. But druggists are prosaic: there
Is little poetry or philanthropy in pharmacy; the
child's pitiful pleadings are in vain. Disheartened,
she leaves the store and walks oatsidc. Suddenly
she sees in tbe sky a wonderful thing, a marvelous
blending of radiant colors. She isks -i passer b.v
what It is. and be tells her It Is a rainbow, and
that at the end of it is a large pot of gold. A
|)Ot of gold: Cold, with which to buy medicine,
lots of It. enough to cure her sick mother all at
once. And the child sets out to find the gold that
the golden colors lead to.
She co:iies to a place of many brilliant lights —
I'.ere must be the entrance to the fairyland where
she will find the gold. She mounts a flight of
stairs, and timidly enters — Paradise! For an
angel voice is singing, and heave ily music is play-
ing, and ot'er angels in wonderful gowns are sit-
ting at tallies, and bright stars are gleaming — or
are tle.v diamonds? — and a wonderful, celestial
glare is over all. But a rough hand reaches sud-
denly out to seize 1 er. and a gruff voice, a voice
very unlike an ang.'l's. tells her to leave the en-
chanted land: but a strong man's voice gives a
command, and a beautiful angel's soft arms en-
twine aliout lier little form, and a sweet voice
questions and surprised ears listen to the child's
Strang?, sad story. The actress on the roof garden
learns the situation and — yes. actresses have
hearts, big. throbbing, tender heart?. .V eoliei-tion
is made — the child gets her pot of g'lld. It moan*
life for the sick mother, happiness for both — and
happiness for those who gave as well.
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Sales Go. Ball. Alhambra Hall. 126tb St. and
Lenox Ave.. N. Y. City. Sat. Eve., Oct. 14,
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ANNOUNCEMENT No. 10
I ) T\\( ) I'MRSOXS CAX SEE Till:: SAMK THING IN THE SAME MANNER.
BL'T. it is our purpose to have you understand the EXCLUSIX'E IDEA as wc sec
it in a serial talk.
N
MA.W years of e.\perience and analysis on our part has made apparent the
needs of our MOVEMENT— VOL' CANNOT BH CONTEXT TO DRIVE ALONG
WITHOUT A DEFINITE OR ITXED SYSTEM OF OPERATION; YET the past is
hut a record of blind slrujj^le forwanl. b«»rne alonjj by the popular DI^M.ANJ) — THE EX-
CLUSIV^E IDEA means SYSTEM. IT means the cstal)lishincnt of conditions which make
it possible tor brains and energv to demonstrate that a business can be benefited by the
PROPER EXERCISE of BRAINS and ENERGY.
W'c know vou have stood powerless in the past to do more than accept the PRO-
GRAM MIC and display it on HACKNEYFT) lines with the ofTcrinjir of a PRAYER that
your COMPETITOR did not have tlie same bill on the MORROW — for you could not know
nor could he. SO that E.\CLUSI\'E SERVICE means also breaking away from that
NKiHTMARE OE THE SAME BILL; and if we can clear you of that horror and do
nothing more you are certain of success in a measure PROPORTIONATE to the brains and
energy you inject into your Bl'SIXESS. Is there any EXHIBITOR in the field to-day
other than the X.\TION.\L EXHIl'ITOR, who after a day of planning can close his eyes at
night confident that he is a factor in his business and not a to<^)l of trade COXDITIONS?
WE answer emphatically NO. The NATIONAL EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMME
means the emancipation of the EXHIBITOR and EXCH.AXGE from a competitive condi-
tion which destroys and cannot assist COMPEriTIOX however between two or more pro-
grammes is a healthy condition, for that condition calls for the use and EXERCISE of the
best in all FACTIONS. It means QUALITY if vou would succeed and on QUALITY
the NATIONAL PROGRAMME challenges the world.
Exclusive
Film Service
Every Day
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday,
"Plantation"
"Rose"
"Federal"
"Washington'
"Mohawk"
"Oklahoma"
"California"
DEMAND NATIONAL
"Clarendon" "Mono"
"Deu. Biograph" "Helios"
"Mondia" "Latium"
"Hepwix" "Film D'Art"
"Cricks & Martin" "Aquila"
"Deu. Bioscope" "Savoy"
"Messters" "Comerio"
PROGRAMME YOUR HOUSE
YES — wc are scrvint: Hxchani^cs with NAriC)XAL GOODS every dav and tlicv arc scrviiii: theaters
with XATlO.\.\L PROGRAM.ME EXCLUSIVELY.
WEDNESDAY'S SPECIAL:
SUNDAY'S SPECIAL:
AN EDUCATIONAL FEATURE
A NATIONAL GAZETTE
Don't forget that we want everv exhibitor in the United States and North .\merica to send us his
name who wants XATIOXAL EXCLUSIVE SERVICE in his house.
.'\LLO\\ no one to mislead you that the above programme is not an .Americanized one. Wc d<> ni->t
show anythinif other than a distinctive American programme. SEE FOR YOURSELF.
WATCHWORD
WIRE
NATIONAL
YOUR WANTS
WE ANSWER ALL CORRESPONDENCE
WATCHWORD
WRITE
NATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTING
COMPANY
34-36 West Houston Street
New York City
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Classified Advertisements
[CltMlflcd tdTcrtlaaminU, tbraa c*nta pt ward,
cksb with order; BO c«nU lalnliBin; postac*
•tampa trc«pt«d. ]
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOR SALE. — IJlerliie laii.s lor A. C. uiid 1). <■'..
perfect oondltlou. IG-lncli, tU.50: 12-lDcti. *7.To:
10-inch, K>.s<i. Also new fann. Address, COSMOS
BLECTKIC COMPANY, 136 Liberty Street. Xe«
York City.
FOR 6AI.E. — rowtM-8 Macbine No. 5, complete,
legs, rheottut ni!i;;;izines, like new, $100. Ft. Wayne
Compousarc, latest t.vpe. $40; 60 food (oldinK cbalrg.
30 cents eacb. Keattie murder pictures, 21 slides.
$0,00. ISluch Westlngbouse tan, $10. Write to-
day. A. K. DII.U;KK, Cass City, Mleb.
FOR SAI£. — A genuine Columbia Grafonola
"Elite." Cost $li">. Little used, good aa new.
Will guarantee just as represented. Must sell. A
real tiarguiu. First check fur $50 takes It. U. J.
KICKKK, Spring Valley, Minnesota. .
FOR SAIX. — Black top tent, 22 x 77. round front.
Oat back, was used one month, price, $225. Also
two No. 6 Powers Moving Picture Machines, used
three months, price, $325. Inquire of GEOROE K.
McKEOUGH. 506 Kirk Building, Syracuse. X. Y.
.Vl«o Ave blue broadcloth uniforms with brass trim-
mingn, $.') a uniform.
THBATERS FOR SALE.
Established theater, wltli stage, in residence sec-
tion of Brooklyn. Three years' lease, which can
be extended to five. Rent. $22."i per month, part
of which Is covered by subletting. Average re-
ceipts, $450 to $500 per week. Now running pic-
tuciis and son^s only. Owner has other business
which demands his whole attention, is the only
reason for selling. Will sell for $5,000 cash, which
can be cleared during the coming season by the
right management. This is a substantial proposi-
tion which will bear the closest investigation. No
trlflers wanted. Apply to M. S. DEK.iLB, care
Moving I'icture World, New York City.
FOR SALE. — Moving picture and vaudeville thea-
ter ill a town of 90,000 population; 25,000 more
outside to draw from; seating 300; room for 100
more seats or as now will stand 200. .\11 equipped.
Edison machine, etc. Nice stage and dressing
rooms for vaudeville; main street; gronnd floor.
Other business makes impossible to give time to
get results. Snap. Will be sold at practically
your own price. Address, BOX 166, Wilmington,
Del.
JOE SALE — Two Theaters, The Colonial, Lowell.
Mass. Capacity, 1,000. open all day Sundays.
Finest place in city. Rare opportunity. The Bijou.
Newport. R. I., capacity 650. Ideal place and
money-maker. Both theaters equipped with good
stages. Free trial given. Part payments to re-
liable parties. Write to CARL MICHELFELDER,
•168 Clinton Ave., West Hoboken, N. J.
Have four houses for sale, all within 100 miles
of New Y'ork City. Seating 250 in population of
30,000, 350 in population of 24,000, 275 in popula-
tion of 10,000 and 200 in population of 16,000.
Fnlly equipped in best lo<-ations. Owner has other
Interests demanding his attention. Sell reasonable.
Excellent opportunity. Act quick. .\ddress,
OWNER, Room 23, 528 Broadway, New York City.
FOR BATiK — Paying moving picture and vande-
ville theater seating 400, in live city of fourteen
thousand. Other business makes it accessary to sell
at the opening of the very best season. A snap
for some one. Act quick. Address. DNIQUE. care
Moving Picture World, New York City.
THEATERS WANTED.
Win buy moving picture theater anywhere in the
Middle West. Box 5S. Vandalla, Ohio.
$5000 or more cash for a first-class moving pic-
tnre theater. (No vaudeville.) Have vou anv-
thlng to offer? F. G. LICKEL, 177 Wordin Ave"..
Bridgeport, Conn.
HELP WAKTED.
WAMTED — Good scenario writers for special
work. Address. NATIONAL MOTION PICTURES
COMPANY, Indianapolis, Ind.
WAMTED — Manager, capable of handling large
motion picture theater seating 1.000. A man that
Is smart, has plenty of ideas, and knows the game.
Salary and percentage. Great opporttmlty for right
man. Apply W. S. BUTTERFIELD. Battle Creek.
Michigan.
SITTTATIONS WANTED.
WANTED — Young married man. age 2S. twelve
years In show business, seeks position of responsi-
bility, llest references. Address. C. ROSS. 158
West 144tli street. New York City.
ICANAGER — Wants position in Moving Picture
Theater. Will invr-st $1.(X>0 In good house. Ad-
dress. NORMAN II. CHENEY, V. O. Box 648,
Providence. K. I.
MANAGER-OPERATOR— Nine years' experience,
photoplay and vaudeville, can take full charge,
wishes position out of New York. Wife first-class
combination pianist and soprano singer. Guarantee
to give full satisfaction. L'nqnestlonable references.
Address. RELIABLE, care Moving Picture World
-New York City.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Will pay $10 to anyone giving me a tip for a
;.'ix)d location for lirst chii>s moving picture theater,
r. G. LL'CKEL, 177 Wonlhi .\ve.. Bridgeiiort. Conn.
.Managers of moving picture theaters, let me tell
you how to boost receipts without risking a pemy.
Addi^ss, GEORGE. Box 462. Syraense, N. Y.
Will pay cash for Optlgraph headj. Moat be
in good condition. Give lowest price In first letter.
Address, NATIONAL .MOTION PICTCRES OOM-
P.\NY, Indlana|>oll8. Ind.
Licensed Release Dales
BIOGRAPH
Sept. 25 — The Revenue Man and the Girl (Dr.) 999
Sept. 28— Her Awakening (Dr. ) 997
Oct. 2 — Too Many Burglars (Com.) 499
Oct. 2— Mr. Bragg, a Fugitive (Com.) 497
Oct. 5 — The Making of a Man (Dr.) 1000
Oct. i)— Italian Blood (Dr.) 999
Oct. 12— Trailing the Counterfeiter (Com.) ... 529
Oct. 12— Josh's Suicide (Com.) 469
Oct. H>— The Tnvelliiig (Dr.) 998
Oct. lit— The Adventures of Billy (Dr.) 999
EOISOM.
Sept. 29 — The Death of Nathan Hale (Eda.)..1000
Sept. 30— The Maiden of the Pie Faced Indiana 500
Sept. 30— Turning the Tables (Com.) 500
Oct. 3 — Eagene Wrayburn (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 4 — The Summer Girl (Com.) 1000
Oct 6— Foul Play (3 reels) (Dr.) 3000
Oct. 7 — Leaves of a Romance (W. Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 10 — How Mrs. Murray Saved the American
Anoy (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 11 — Mae's Suitors (Com.) 1000
Oct. 13— At the Threshold of Life (Edu.) 1000
Oct. 14 — Her Wedding Ring (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 17— An Old Sweetheart of Mine (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 18 — Mike's Hero (Com.)
Oct. 18 — The Launching of the Battleship Riva-
davia, Quincy, Mass, Aug. 26.
1911 (Topical) 1000
Oct. 20 — X Conspiracy .\gainst the King (Dr.). 1000
Oct. 21 — Thre^ of a Kind (Cora.) 1000
ESSANAY.
Sept. 28— The Power of Good (W. Dr.) 980
Sept. 29— When He Died (Com.) 980
Sept. 30— The Strike at the "Lltfle Jonny"
Mine (W. Dr.) 980
Oct. 3 — Grandma (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 5 — Master Cupid, Detective (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6 — The Sheriff's Decision (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 7 — Townhall, Tonight (W. C^om.) 1000
Oct. 10— Reparation (Dr. ) 1000
Oct. 12— Get Rich Hall & Ford (Com.) 1000
Oct. 13 — The Deacon's Reward (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 14 — The Stage Driver's Daughter (W. Dr.)1000
Oct. 17 — A False Suspicion (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19— Their Tiny Babies (Com.)
Oct. 19 — 'Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost
( Com . ) 1000
Oct. 20 — Dr. Bill's Patient (Com.) lOOO
Oct. 21— A Western Redemption (W. Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT.
(O. Klelne.)
Sept. 23 — A Heart Breaker by Trade (Com.).. 710
Sept. 2S — The Onltnre of Bulbous Flowera (Sc.) 290
Sept. 26 — A Friend of the Family (Com.) 850
Sept. 26— The City of Bordeaux, France tSc.).. 175
Sept. 30— Hearts May be Broken (Dr.) 1015
Oct. 3— Jlmmie'a Midnight Flight (Com. Dr.) 675
Oct. 3 — AJacclo, the Birthplace of Napoleon
(Scenic) 325
Oct. 7 — The Upward Way (Dr.) 726
Oct. 7 — Clnta, a Picturesque Town of Portugal
(Scenic) 269
Oct. 10 — (Same as October 3rd releases.)
Oct. 14 — (Same as October 7th releases.)
Oct. 17 — Done Brown (Com. Dr.) 833
Oct. 17 — .\ Fairyland of Frost and Snow (Sc.).. 163
Oct. 21— The Masked Huntsman (Dr.) 784
Oct. 21 — Opening Flowers (Horticultural) 216
TfAT.Tnr
Sept. 20 — Losing to Win (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 22— The Cowboy's Bride (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 25— Arliona Bill (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 27— Hal Chase's Home Run (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 29— The Blackfoot Halfbreed (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2 — The Phoney Strike Breakers (Com.).. 1000
Oct. 4 — The Saving Sign (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6 — The California Revolution of 1846
(Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9— The Mistress of Hacienda Del Cerro
(Dr.) .... .. 1000
Oct. 11— For the Flag of France (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 13 — The Smugglers (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 1<5 — The Colleen Bawn (3 Reels) 3000
Oct. IS — Daniel Boone's Bravery (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 20 — The Mesqnlte's Gratitude (Dr.) 1000
LUBIN.
Sept. 25 — The Matchmaker (Dr.) lOOO
Sept. 27 — A Cowboy's Love (Dr.) 1(X)0
Sept. 28 — A Counterfeit Roll (Com.) 1000
Sept. 30 — A Nearsighted Cbaperone (Com.) ... .1000
Oct. 2 — His Stubborn Way (Com.) 1000
Oct. 4 — TTie Idle Boast (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 5 — His Exoneration (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 7 — Revenge Is Sweet (Com. )
Oct. 7— From the Field to the Cradle (ind.). .1000
Oct. 9— What Will Be, Will Be (Com.) 1000
Oct. 11— The Slavey's Affinity (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12— The Gambler's Influence (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 14— A Hot Time in Atlantic City 1000
Oct. 16— The Maniac (Com.; lOOO
Oct. 18— The Cure of John Douglas (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 10— Git a Hoss (Com.) lOOO
Oct. 21 — Tobac-co Industry (Edu.)
Oct. 21— Her Exclusive Hat (0)m.)
Oct. 21— Willie's CooBClence (Com.) 1000
MELIE8.
Sept. 14 — A Shattered Dream (Dr.) lOQO
Sept. 21— $200.00 (Dr.) lOOO
Sept. 28— The Miaslon Waif (Dr. i 1000
Oct. 5— The Stolen Grey (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. IS— Tommy's Rocking Horse (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19 — The Cross of Pearls (Dr. ) 1«00
ECLIPSE.
(G. Elaine.)
Sept. 27— The TrlaU of a Tall Traveler (Com.) 468
Sept. 27 — Manufacturing Plreworki (Ind.) S3S
Oct. 4 — A Jealous Wife (Com.) US
Oct. 4 — Tbe Grand Chartereuse (Scenic) 298
Oct. 4 — Eyra and the Fortune Teller (Oom.).. StS
Oct. 11 — Pardoned by tbe Governor (Dr.) 6>0
Oct. 11— Making Cheddar Cheese (Ind.) M2
Oct. 18 — Ordered to Move On (Dr.) flK
Oct. IS— Madeira. Portugal (Sc.) 38B
PATUE.
Sept. 29— -Across the Polar Seas (Sc.) ttK
Sept. 30— A Convict's Heart (Am. Or.) UOO
Oct. 2— Little Moritz U Too Short (Coo.)... 82B
Oct. 2 — Rangoon, India (Scenic) 400
Oct. 3 — Pathe's Weekly No. 40 (Topical). ...1000
Oct. 4 — Crazy Dope (Am. Com.) •■
Oct. 4 — Clrcns in Aastralia (Scenic) HB
Oct. 5— The Sqoaw'a Mistaken Love (Am. Dr.). 1009
Oct. 6— FUrU (Com.-Dr.) 8U
Oct. 6 — Trained Dogs.— (Novelty) Ut
Oct. 7 — For Massa's Sake (Am. Dr.) liOO
Oct. 9 — The Little Animal Trainer (Dr.) 98B
Oct. 9 — Betty's Boat (Com.) HO
Oct. 9 — Marvelous Transformations (Novelty) 810
Oct. 10— Pathe's Weekly No. 41 (Topical) ...1000
Oct. 11 — One on tbe Masher (Com. ) 760
Oct. 11 — Scenes on the C. S. Ship Connecticnt
(Topical) 280
Oct. 12 — Romance of the Desert (Am. Dr.) ..1000
Oct. 13 — Raffles Caught (Dr.) 715
Oct. 13 — Guerrero Troupe (Acrobatic) 210
Oct. 14 — Marooned (Am. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 16 — Tbe Gambler's Dream (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 17— Pathe's Weekly No. 42 (Topical) 1000
Oct. IS — The Ranch Girl's Terrible Mistake
(Am. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19— The Renegade Brother (Am. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 20 — A Trip Down the Magdapis River (Sc.)
Oct. 20 — Eva Moves In (Com.)
Oct. 20— Up the Fine (Com.)
Oct. 21— .\ Puritan Courtship (Amer. Dr.) 1000
SELIG.
Sept. 29— John Oakhurst— Gambler (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2 — A Summer Adventure (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 3— The Rival Stage Lines (Com.) 1000
Oct. 5— Maud Mnller (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6 — The Artist's Sons (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9 — An Indian Vestal (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 10 — Told in Colorado (Com. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12 — Out-Generaled (Com.) 1000
Oct. 13 — Making a Six-Ton Cheese (Edo.) 425
Oct. 13 — Seeing Washington (Sc.) B75
Oct. 16— Making a Man of Him (Com. Dr.)... 1000
Oct. 17 — On Separate Paths (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 10 — How They Stopped the Run on the
Bank (Com.) 1U0
Oct. 20— His Better Self (Dr.) JtOO
VITAGRAPH.
Sept. 23— The Tired, Absent Minded Man
(Com. ) 1000
Sept. 25 — By the Camp Fire's Flicker (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 26— HlB SUter's Children (Com.) 1000
Sept. 27— A Western Heroine (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 29— Ninety and Nine (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 30— Her Hero (Com.) 1000
Oct. 2— Our Navy (Topical) 1000
Oct. 3 — The Wager (Com.) 1000
Oct. 4— The Mate of the John M. (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6 — C^arr's Regeneration (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 7 — Ups and Downs (Com.) 1000
Oct. 9— Daddy's Boy and Mammy (MIL Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 10— The Missing Will (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 11— The Indian's Flute (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 13 — Answer of the Roses (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 14 — By Way of Mrs. Browning (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 16 — The Fighting Schoolmaster (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 17 — Vltagraph Monthly (Topical) 1000
Oct. 18 — Selecting His Heiress (Com.) 1000
Oct. 20— The Cabin Boy (Dr.) 1000
Oct. -Jl— Lady Goiiiva iHis. Dr.) 1000
HEADQVABTEBS FOB
ASBESTOS
Curtains and Picture Booths
C. W. Trainer Mfg. Co.
39 Pearl St.. BOSTOJJ
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Here we are again
with the same ad about that
same set of Bells.
Do you think, Mr. Exhibitor, that we
could afford to advertise as we do if we didn't
have the proposition to back it up with?
We have sold moving picture exhibitors
1000 Sets
and expect to sell many more.
Get in line and let us hear from you today.
We make these bells in sets from
$40.00 up
The most popular set of bells we are now making is the
No. 310 outfit
25 Bells, 2 Octaves, Chromatic C to C
Complete with resonators, keyboard and all elec-
trical apparatus.
Price of this outfit is $75.00
Will be shipped to you for examination and trial on
receipt of $5.00 to guarantee express charges.
Every set of bells guaranteed one year.
fF'rhe for circulars and descriptive
matter
^^ijp^VM*^
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 N. Clark Street
CHICAGO, ILL.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
Independent Release Dates
AICEBICAN.
Sept. 11 — TUe Stage liubbers of Sau Juao
(Dr. ) 1000
Sept. 14 — The Mother of the Ranch (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 18— The Gun Man (Ur.) 1000
Sept. 21 — The Claim Jumper (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 25 — The Circular Kence (Com. Dr.) 1000
Sept. 28— The Rustler Sheriff (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2— The Love of the West (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 5 — The Miner's Wife (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. »— The Land Thieves (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12— Tte Cowboy aud the Outlaw (Dr.).. 1000
CHAMPION.
Sept. 18 — Shenandoah (Dr.) 950
SepL 20— The Stolen Horse (Dr.) 950
Sept. 25 — The Black Horse Troop of ' Culver
(Scenic) 950
Sept. 27— The Cook of the Ranch (Com.) 950
Oct. 2— Barbara Frletchle (Dr.) 950
Oct. 4 — As Things Used To Be (Dr.) 950
Oct. 9 — The National Guard Encampment at
Fort Elley (Topical) 950
Oct. 11 — What the Indians Did 950
Oct. 16 — A Girl and a Sp.v (Dr.) 950
Oct. V9— Circumstantial Evidence (Dr.) 950
ECLAIR.
Sept. 11 — How Poor Babies Are Beared In
Paris (Edu.) 630
Sept. 11— How Teddy Lost His Bet (Com.)... 235
Sept. 18— Magic Music (Trick) 330
Sept. 18— When the Leaves Fall (Dr.) 665
Sept. 25 — A Just General (Military Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2 — Hearts and Eves (Dr.) 630
Oct. 2— For Your Hats, Ladles! (Edu.) 370
Oct. 9 — Better to Have Remained Blind (Dr.) 740
Oct. 9— The Motor Chair (Com. ) 260
GREAT NORTHERN.
Aug. 26 — A Traitor to His Country (Dr.)
Sept. 2— The Foundling (Dr.)
Sept. 9 — A Dream with a Lesson (Dr.)
Sept. 16 — The Conspirators (Dr.)
Sept. 23— Caught In His Own Net (Dr.)
Sept. 30 — The Conspirators (Dr. )
Oct. 7— The White Tulip (Com.)
Oct. 7 — Barcelona (Scenic)
Oct. 14 — Secret of the Underground Passage
(Dr.)
IMP.
Sept. 14— The Brothers (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 18 — The Great Charleston Hurricane Flood
(Scenic) 500
Sept. 18— The Bicycle Bug's Dream (Com.)... 500
Sept. 21— By Registered Mall (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 23 — The Co-Ed Professor (Com.) 750
Sept. 25 — ^Through the Dells of the Wisconsin
In a Motor Boat (Sc.) 250
Sept. 28 — 'Tween Two Loves (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2— The Rose's Story (Dr.) ; 1000
Oct. .'i — Through the Air (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9 — The Sentinel Asleep (Dr.) 600
Oct. 9— The Last G. A. R. Parade at Roch-
ester, N. T. (Topical) 50O
Oct. 12— The Better Way (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 1 (J— 'Uncle Pete's Ruse (Com. -Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19— The Aggressor (Dr.) 1000
LUX.
Sept. 15— Bill as a Bill Poster (Com.) 573
Sept. 15 — His .Mania for Collecting Antiques
(Com.) 357
Sept. 22 — Bin as an Express Messenger (Osm.).. 344
Sept. 22— The Stolen Diamond (Dr.) 629
Sept. 29— Bill and His Friend (Com.) 491
Sept. 29— Tlie Mttle Goatherd (Dr.) 386
Oct. 6— Bill Has a Bath (Com.) 452
Oct. 6 — Neighbors (Com.) '.488
Oct. i:{ — A Dog in a Coiner's Den (Dr.) 593
Oct. I."!— Hill. Police Cyclist (Com.) 390
NEW YORK MOTION PICTURE CO.
BISON.
Sept. 15 — Lone Star's Return (Dr.)
Sept. 29— The Sheriff's Brother (Dr.)
Sept. 22 — The Missionary's Gratitude (Dr.)
Sept. 26— Lucky Bob (Dr.)
Sept. 29 — White Fawn's Peril (Dr.)
Oct. .1— The Red Man's Penalty (Dr.)
Oct. 8 — Range Justice (Dr.)
Oct. 1.3— The Indian Rustlers (Dr.)
Oct. 10— The Pioneer's Mistake (Dr.)
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AMBBOSIO.
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23— The Hornet (Com.)
23— Tlie Mask of the Red Death (Dr.)..
27 — Alice's Dream (C^m.)
27 — Tweedledum'8 Auto Skates (Com.)...
30— The Law of Retaliation (Dr.)
30 — A Strange Invitation to Dinner (0>m.)
4 — Wrestlers aud Wrestling (Topical)...
U — The Little Chimney Sweep (Dr.)
14 — Tweedlcdum's Monkey (0)m.)
14 — Tweedledum and One of His Tricks
(Com.)
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2— Clio and Phyletes (Dr.)
7 — Infinite Ways of Providence (Dr.)...
9 — Foolshead Hypnotlzer (Ck>m. )
9 — Toto Has a Purse (Com.)
16— The Horse of the Regiment (Dr.)
16 — Foolshead Charges Himself With Be-
moval (Com. ) '.
7 — Foolshead a Model Quest (Com.)
23 — (See Ambrosio this date.)
30 — (See Ambrosio this date.)
7 — Foolshead a Model Guest (CJom.)
14 — (See Ambrosio this date.)
NESTOR,
20— Across the Divide (Dr.)
23— Mutt & Jeff and the Dog Catchers
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23— Obliging a Friend (Com.)
27 — The Young Doctor (Dr.)
30 — Mutt & Jeff as Reporters (Com.)
30 — Getting Even (Com.)
4 — Those Jersey Cowpunchers (Dr.)
7 — Mutt & Jeff Spend a Quiet Day In the
Country (Com. )
7— The Meddling Parson (Coin.)
11— Let Us Smooth the Way (Dr.)
14 — Mutt and Jeff and the Blackband (Com.)
14 — Romance and Uppercuts (Com. )
1.S— The Town .Marshal (Com. -Dr.)
21 — Mutt and Jeff Join the Opera Co
21— That Blessed Baby (Com.)
POWERS.
23— Red Star's Honor (Dr.)
26— The Falls of Bohemia (Sc.)
26 — Imaginative Willie (Com.)
30— The Half-Breed's Atonement (Dr.)..
3 — The Call From the Hills (Com.)
3 — A Matrimonial Idyl (Dr.)
7— The Branded Indian (Dr.)
in — Large Lakes of Italy (Scenic) 285
10 — Thou Shalt Not Steal (Com.) 700
14 — Running Fawn's Chief (Dr.) 990
17 — Yarn of a Baby's Shirt (Com.)
17 — First Mail by .\eroplane (Topical)..
17 — Headline .\orobats (Com.)
21— The Awakening of John Clark (Dr.)..
RELIANCE.
1."?— The Cobbler (Dr.)
16— Pals (Dr. )
20— The Stolen Play (Dr.)
23— The Way of a Maid (Dr.)
27— For His Sake (Dr.)
30— Weighed In the Scale (Dr.)
4 — A Quiet Evening (Com.)
4 — Winning Papa's Consent (Dr.)
7 — The Anonymous Letter iDr.)
11— The Human Sacrifice (Dr.)
14 — A Narrow Escape (Dr.)
BEX.
3 — The Artist Financier (Dr.)
10— The White Red Man (Dr.)..
17 — The Colonel's Daughter (Dr.)
24 — Castles In the Air (Com.)
31— The Torn Scarf (Dr.)
7 — Picturesque Colorado (Scenic)
1-1 — Faith (Dr.)
21 — The Rose and the Dagger (Dr.)
. 28— The Derelict (Dr.)
.■i — Lost Illusions (Dr.)
12 — Chasing a Raintiow (Dr. )
SOLAX.
. 13— Her Uncle's Will (Com.)
, 1.5 — The Altered Message (Mil. Dr.)
.20 — Oh: You Stenographer (Com.)
. 22— Nellie's Soldier (Mil. Dr.)
. 27 — How Hopkins Raised the Rent (Com.)
, 29 — An Italian's Gratitude (Dr.)
4 — K Breezy Morning (Com.) '.
6— His Sister's Sweetheart (Military)
11— He Was a Millionaire (Com.)
13— His Mother's Hymn (Dr.)
18 — .\ Corner In Criminals (Com.)
18 — .\ Lover's Ruse (Com.)
20— His Better Self (Military Dr.)
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THANH0U6EB.
15 — In the Chorus (Dr.)
19— The Lie (Dr.)
22— The Honeymooners (Dr. )
26 — Ix)clilnvar (Dr.)
29 — Love's Sacrifice (Dr.)
3— The Five Rose Sisters (Dr.)
6 — The East and the West (Dr.)
0— The Higher Law (Dr.)
13 — The Tempter and Dan Cupid (Dr.)..
17— The Early Life of David Ckipperfield
(Dr.). Part I
20 — The Satyr and the Lady (Dr.)
YANKEE,
11— Tangled Heartstrings (Dr.)
15 — Woman (Dr.)
18 — The Star Reporter (Dr.)
22 — The Girl and the Chauffeur (Dr.)
25 — For the Wearing of the Green (Dr.)
29— Man (Dr.)
2 — She Never Knew (Dr.)
6 — The (Joose Girl (Dr.)
9— His Second Wife (Dr.)
13 — Society Hoboes (Com.)
16— The Lost Kerchief (Com.)
20— The Man Who Came Back (Dr.) '
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The Cross of Pearls
[ O K^trivaled in love, and penniless, Gabriel conceives to
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rupted in the attempt, he commits a crime and leaves
for evidence the handkerchief of his successful rival, Jose.
Gabriel confesses to Padre Antone, and, being denied absolu-
tion unless he surrender to civil authorities, smiles wickedly,
defianth', knowing full well the Padre cannot reveal confes-
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"The Best Indian Story Ever Written"
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS
From the novel by James Fenimore Cooper, will be released Friday,
November 10th. :: A distinct feature. :: Watch advance notices.
Little Em'ly iiii!
David Copperlield
Second of the Series from the Novel
By CHARLES DICKENS
Released Tuesday, October 24tli
For dramatic situations and tense climaxes no
better part of Dicken's novel could have been chosen
for motion picture presentation.
The story of simple Little Em'ly and the persons
wlio live around her is resonant with dramatic force
and surcharged with tragedy. Laughter sometimes
penetrates through the tears, which only intensifies
the pathos.
Em'ly, Steerforth, his valet, Uncle Dan, Martha,
and Ham are the chief actors in this chapter of
David's life.
David Copperfield Heralds are
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The Jewels
of ALLAH
Released Friday, October 27tli
The mysterious and pugent atmosphere of the
Orient, permeates this Arabian tale of the stealing
of consecrated jewels.
The central figures are a Sheik, of an Arabian
mosque, a French Count, who steals the treasure,
and an American girl.
The Sheik follows around the world the calcu-
lating Frenchman and locates him at the home of
an American millionaire to whose daughter he is
about to be married, and whom he invests with
"his family jewels." The Count is exposed in time
and the girl returns the jewels to the Sheik.
The Loves of David Copper-
field. Third of the David Copper-
field series will be released
Tuesday, Oct. 31st.
THANHOUSER M COMPANY
NEW ROCHELLE
NEW YORK
Sales Company agents for U. S. and Canada.
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ANOTHER PENNANT NAILED!
RELEASED WEDNESDAY. OCT. 25th
ATHLETICS " vs "GIANTS"
j(Phila(icIphia Americans)
(Xew York Nationals)
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In the greatest sporting film of the year!
WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL
SERIES OF 1911
No State Riehts
All Licensed Exchanges
YOUR Opportunity! - Bookllt NOW!
Now ready for distribution, at all licensed exchanges, an elaborate,
four-color, one-sheet poster, for advertising this famous sporting film
THIS WEEK'S RELEASES
RELEASED OCT. 17th
A FALSE
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(Length, approx. 1000 feet.^i
COMEDY
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521 First National Bank Bldg. - Chicago
5 Wardour Street - - London, W., Eng.
(Length, approx. 1000 feet.)
COMEDY
RELEASED OCT. 21st
A WESTERN
REDEMPTION
(Length, approx. 1000 feet)
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"A CORNER IN CRIMINALS" and
"A LOVER'S RUSE" {SpUt Red Comedy)
Released October 18th
Two good ones on one reel.
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Percy and His Squaw
{Comedy)
Released October 25th
A funny incident in Western life.
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Released October 27th
beautiful story of a child's devotion.
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WAR IS ON!
Washington's Army supported by French Allies under
Lafayette attack the British and put them to rout.
2 AAA Men, Horses, Cannon and 1 AAA
j\j\j\j other Equipment of War Z^UUU
Shown in Soul Stirring Action, Portraying with Startling |Realism
Two Great Battles
Around which is woven a wondrous story of Love and Hale, of
Peace and Strife. A story familiar to every school child.
Hands Across the Sea in '76
TWO
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Released together in One Big
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Art Posters and One Mammoth
Lobby Hanger, Lithographed in
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THREE
GREAT
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Release date changed from Nov.
7, to allow time for enlarging and
perfecting the Production.
NOTE DATE
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER
21
Will be sold only to Accredited
Independent Exchanges and can
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companies offering State Rights.
8-Page Illustrated Booklet just out. Send for sample and quantity price.
ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES TO
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EVERY "IMP
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^A^
IN proportion to the nuinber of films we have produced and the length of time we have been in business,
not a single manufacturer of film in the whole wide world has such an astonishing string of successes.
In Europe where the test is even more severe than in America, we are showing marvelous gains. "Imp
Night" is as regular an occurrence in many of the foreign countries a? it is riglit here at home! The releases
to come are finer than anything the "Imp" lias ever done. Watch for them and see how they are received
by your patrons. "■ •
"A BITING BUSINESS"
(Copyright 1911 by I. M. P. Co.)
A clean-cut, sharp, snappy comedy-drama. One that makes you feel good
all over. Get it. Released Monday, Oct. 23rd.
"THE WAIF"
(Copyright 1911 by I. M. P. Co.)
A splendid story, splendidly put on. The kind that packs your matinees
as well as your night shows. Released Thursday, Oct. 26th.
Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America.
102 IV. loist St.. New York. Car! Laemmie, Pres.
Are you getting our free lobby synopses?
Have you heard our new "Imp Book" offer?
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BEHIND EVERY FACT
LIES A REASON
THE PHENOMENAL SUCCESS OF THE
SALES COMPANY in establishing the first
and LARGEST motion picture film distributing
company IN THE WORLD plainly shows they
possess the confidence of the exchange-men and
exhibitors throughout the land and IS DI-
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••HER SISTER"
and take a tip, it's a tip-top, typical Rex. It's one
of those pictures that brings your heart where your
thorax generally is. You'll have a tear in your eye
and a break in your voice — but see that the break is
not enough to prevent your yelling for it!
Next Wednesday night say "Nothin'to do till to-
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Because she belongs to the Rex family
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''-^he Worth-White Film"
Scene from "The Town Marshal"
BE SURE
to head your program with the
Comedy Feature Reel of the Week
"THE TOWN
MARSHAL"
Released Wed., Oct. 18th, 1911
A Western? Perhaps. A Comedy?
Every inch of its 998 feet — a riproaring
comedy — a comedy that actually rips
humor to tatters and makes the on-
looker roar with laughter.
Take our tip — GET IT!
For a ride to
Success GET
<^I ^•^^ DClPr. I •^^J.DJJ^^^ Released Wednesday
LiOne Dill S Last Klde October 25th, 1911
A Split Reel of Unsurpassed Humor Released
Saturday, October 21st, 1911
''Mutt and Jeff Join the Opera''
and ''That Blessed Baby''
2 Howling Melodies of Laughter on the same
Funny Reel. GET IT !
Saturday, October 28th, 1911
**Mutt & Jeff Discover a Wonderful
Remedy'' and ''Dippy Advertises
For A Pup''
DAVID HORSLEY
BAYONNE, N. J.
'Phone, Bayonne 940
Sales Co., Sole Distributors
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E have completed a half dozen quality pictures
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worth while or it will not be placed upon the market.
^ The photographic quality of each picture produced
is equal to any we have seen anywhere.
^ Careful attention has been given to the selection of
scenarios for High Class Comedies, Strong Heart-
Interest Dramas, and occasional split reels.
^ Your favorites Miss Mary Pickford ("Little Mary")
and Mr. Owen Moore will appear in our pictures.
^ We will release two subjects each week com-
mencing the first week in December — perhaps sooner.
^ We hope for the unanimous support of all Inde-
pendent exchanges, at the same time assuring
incomparable quality.
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requirements of exchanges and exhibitors.
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through the courtesy of the Motion Picture Distrib-
uting & Sales Company.
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145 West 45th Street, New York City
TOM D. COCHRANE, General Manager.
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"COALS OF FIRE
A STRONG FRONTIER DRAMA
DEPICTING THE RIGHT
OF MIGHT
Oct. 26
About 1000 ft. ^^^ ABSOLUTELY THE
^y^ GREATEST ANIMAL
Code Word ^-^^ PICTURE EVER PRO-
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BAGNIO yy^ ALL-ABSORBING, GRIPPING
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LOST IN THE JUNGLE
A PICTURE, THE PRAISE OF
WHICH WILL BE SUNG FROM
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A UNIQUE PICTURE SHOW
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THAT WONDERLAND-YOSEMITE
OCT. VALLEY About 1000 n.
27 Code Word "BEAMLESS'
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"Why the Sheriff
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Oct. 26
A WESTERN DRAMA PLAYED
IN COLORADO'S ROCKY
MOUNTAINS
THIS MASTERPIECE IS
AN EVENT— AN EPOCH, A
MILESTONE IN THE UPWARD
JOURNEY OF THE FILM MAKER
—THE BUSINESS-GETTER OF THE
CENTURY
About 1000 ft.
Code Word
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CHAMPION FILM BULLETINS COMPRISE 2
very fine film subjects each week. Get your note book and list' to this
"The Copperhead"
Champion release for Monday, Oct. 23, introducing a lad's determined will
to enlist on the Federal side in Civil War time against his father's wishes.
His disownment from home, struggle to success, and then final reunion
with father,
"Law or the Lady?"
Champion release for Wednesday, Oct. 25. Bob, the new Sherift,
courageously captures a noted bandit, in whom he recognizes his sweet-
heart's father. Do you see his perplexing predicament?
~ CHAMPION FILM COMPANY
MARK M. DINTENFASS. Manager
12 EAST 15th ST., NEW YORK City
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RELEASED OCTOBER 16th, 1911
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SavinK a Young Man from Mural, Social
and Maybe Financial Ruin
I Ik- l)(>y. who is tlu- hIkI uI Ins wiiidwcd tuipiiur, rt-lurns
from collfnf willi ;i colliyiate rcconl slit- is justly proud
of. 1 o mark the occasion his boyhood swrt-theart and her
motht-r conn- lo spend a few <lays. 1 he too-indulgent
mother, liowever, is blind to the fact tiuit the boy is spend-
ing most of his evenings in full dress, which should have
told her that iiohemian society was engaging his attention.
A show girl, who learns that he will soon come into great
wealth, determines to win him. Unsophisticated as he is,
he is an easy prej-. .\ friend of the family warns the
mother of her boy s danger, which she is loath to believe
until positive proof is jiresented. Pleadings are in vain, for
the I)oy is fascinated, and so the sorrowing mother, feeling
she has lost all that she has lived for, determines upon
self-destruction and is preventer! only by the timely appear-
ance of her vi>iting friend, who devise> the plan that
awakens the boy. She has the mother pretend suicide on
account of the loss of fortune. This shcjws the Ixjy the
true nature and design of the object of his infatuation.
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RELEASED OCTOBER 19th, 1911
The Adventures of Billy
Suggested by Press Comment on the Tramp Evil
Recently there has been much comment in the press on
the tramp evil, and one writer suggested that moving pic-
tures might be made to clearly show the result of tlii> pub-
lic nuisance. Little Billy, the bootblack, rinding luck
against him, decides to move to some other town. To do
this he must walk, as he hasn't the wherewith for a rail-
road ticket. While trudging through the country, he falls
into tile hands of a couple of sinister looking tra nps. ;:ii<l
they at once, by threats, force him to beg for them. .\
day or so later the tramps hold up an old man. ;ind \vhile
procuring his money throw him down with such force as
to unintentionally kill him. Panic-stricken at their awful
deed, they feel that the boys knowledge of the affair will
prove disastrous for them, and so they decide to get rid
of him. riirough the sagacity of a dog the boy is saved
and the tramps are captured.
A f proximate Length 999 feet.
RELEASES FOR NEXT WEEK
October 73rd, 1911 October 23rd, 1911
Through His Wife's Picture The Inventor's Secret
COMEDY
A [• proximate Length 530 jeet.
COM ED Y
Approximate Length 468 jeet.
October 26th, 1911
The Long Road
Destin>'» ko«d»jv «ith Us M«n> Turnv
DKAMATIC
Approximate Length 999 feet.
BIOGRAPH COMPANY, .
11 East 14th Street, New York City
Licensees of the
OTION PICTURE PATENTS CO.
CEORCE KLEINE, Selling Agant lor Chloag*.
166 Stale Street, Chicago, III.
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LUBIN FILMS
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Released Wednesday, October 18th
Length about 1000 feet
The Cure of John Douglas
A Machiavellian scheme by which drink was given a knock-out blow and a
young man restored to ■> lit> of promise. Alx^rbing in sustained interest.
Released Thursday, October 19th
Length about 1000 feet
"Git a Hoss"
The race for the smiles and favor of pretty Mary Conway was made with
an automobile and a two-horse buggy. The novel way in which it was won.
Released Saturday, October 21st
The Tobacco
Industry
An interesting and in-
structing film showing- the
entire process of producing
tobacco from the seed to
the finished cigar Every-
body will like it. Length
about 523 feet.
Her Exclu-
sive Hat
The milliner said it was
straight from the Place
V'endome, Paris. Wifie
bought it. Alas, its twin
sister came down the street
on the head of a "cullud
lady." Length about 155
feet.
Length about 1000 feet
Willie's
Conscience
To finance the purchases
of an apple, Willie stole a
pennj-. Then every person
he met on the street turned
into a policeman to Willie's
guilty eyes. Amusing.
Length about 320 feet.
Released Monday, October 23rd
Length about 1000 feet
The Scandal
Mongers
A film full of pretty col-
lege girls. It unravels the
plot by which Ethel tried to
ruin the reputation of Nor-
rine, a sweet and lovable
boarding-school girl. The
ending is delightful, too.
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Model New Studios. 20th and Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
Chicasot 208 N. Fifth Avenue
London: 45 Gerrard St., W.
B«rlin: 35 Friedrich Str.
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"THE FIGHTING SCHOOLMASTER"
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th
"All's fair in love and war." Love for- country and love for a beautiful girl
leads the schoolmaster to fight for both and he wins.
"Vitagraph Monthly of Current Events"
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17th
fJAU-LOnO
The best animated periodical published. You sec the great events as they occur. The International
Motor Boat Races, the last of the "G. A. R." reunions. Rodgers in his aviation flight; Annual
Mardi Gras at Coney Island ; Tally-ho and Sulky race. These are a few of the records presented.
"SELECTING HIS HEIRESS"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th
'■-More fun than a barrel of monkeys." "Runny" the \'itagraph laugh producer,
is especially selected to share chief honors.
BUNNY
"THE CABIN BOY"
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th
Husband and wife estranged by a suspicious letter are reunited by their little
girl, who becomes a "cabin boy"' and discovers her captain is her father.
ZKNA KIEFE
(<
LADY GODIVA"
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2l8t
A histoiic legend of the Eleventh Century. An old tale retold with Vitagraph
accuracy and clearness. A feature film that you can feature.
.MISS SWAYNF
Next Week
Next Week
"THE FOOLISHNESS OF JEALOUSY"— Refined Comedy Monday, October 23rd
"WIG WAG"— Juvenile Play Tuesday, October 24th
"AUNT HULDAH. MATCHMAKER"— Southern Play Wednesday, October 25th
"KITTY AND THE COWBOYS"— Funny "Bunnvgraph" Friday, October 27th
"REGENERATION"— Dramatic Life Portrayal Saturday. October 28th
EXHIBITORS: --- Send your name and address for the Vitagraph Bulletin.
^ TheVitagraph Company of America
NEW YORK, III Nasui St.
CHICAGO. 119 Rtidolph St.
PARIS. ISRaeSalite<*dl«
LONDON, 25 Cedl Ceort
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PATHB FRBRBS
NEW YORK
COMING SOON
The Human Stomach in Action
Photographed by means of the X-rays. A
marvelous picture.
The Birth of a Flower
Showing the seed germinating under
ground, putting out roots and shoots
and finally the flower itself. Twenty
weeks in nature in 20 minutes on the
screen.
Love's Renunciation
A corking fine drama of American life.
BOOK 'EM ALL
li You Want the Best Tliere Is
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PATHE'S
WEEKLY
IS MAKING THE HIT OF THE
CENTURY ALL OVER THE
UNITED STATES. EVERY
EVENT OF INTEREST IS
FILMED AND SEEN IN
PATHE'S
WEEKLY
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^^"^^ TRADE MARK
EDISON
KINETOSCOPES
TT is but natural
that the man who
made all motion pic-
tures possible should
to-day be producing
the very best machine
for projecting them.
Thomas A. Edison, the
world's greatest genius
and inventor, stands
behind the Edison pro-
jecting Kinetoscope,
and his name and sig-
nature are your guar-
antee of quality and
satisfaction.
Any interested exhibi-
tor or prospective ex-
hibitor is invited to
write us for partic-
ulars.
EDISON FILMS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th.
A Day at West Point MilitaryJcacfcmy, N. Y."
The United States army officer is shown in the making at
West Point, the pride of the country. Parades, drills, artillery
maneuvers, handling the big guns follow in interesting succession
and the film closes with Admiral Togo's review of the corps on
his visit to West Point, August 12, 1911.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th.
ON ONE REEL
^1 "A FAIRIES' BANQUET"
Cast.
The Fairy King Edwin Clarke
The Fairy Queen Gertrude McCoy
Puck Ethel Browning
A short fairy picture which is bound to delight every child
who sees it
"How the Telephone Came to Town"
Cast.
Leader of the Indignation Meeting Miriam Hutchins
The Mayor Joseph A. Wilkes
Superintendent of the Telephone Company ,Biglowe Cooper
A School Teacher Mrs. C. Jay Williams
Here is a comedy of types. The ladies of a small country
village determined to resist the invasion of unsightly telephone
poles. They didn't quite succeed, but they certainly furnished
plenty of amusement.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th.
"AN ISLAND COMEDY"
"AN ISLAND COMEDY."
Cast.
Mr. Schuyler Marc McDermott
The one he adores Miriam Nesbitt
Her father William Wadsworth
Her small brother Yale Boss
Light comedy of the most delightful order taken at the Thou-
sand Islands, St. Lawrence River. The story is bright and original
and the scenery wonderfully beautiful.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th.
"THE KID FROM THE KLONDYKE"
"The Elusive Graft," by Rex Beach.
Cast.
The Kid Harold M. Shaw
The stenographer Reeva Greenwood
Her father John R. Cumpson
A smooth article Edward Boulden
His confederates • j Gert^J^e^ McCo^
This is a distinctly unusual and entertaining comedy. The
"Kid," unused to the world and with his big pile, was thought to
be an easy mark, but he proved himself smarter than was expected
and got the girl he wanted, too.
Thomas A, Edison, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
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3 FEATURE FILMS EVERY WEEK 3
For Her Brother's Sake
-/ Story •/ the
California mines
Released Monday, October
30//1. Approximate length
ifxx) feet.
The landslide and the rescue from the mine are two of the most thrilling scenes
ever portrayed by motography.
The Greatest Engineering Feat
Released Wednesday, November ist. Approximate length 650 feet.
This very remarkable film shows the gigantic engineering problem of bringing to New York a
new and abundant supply of water. A task much greater than building the Panama Canal.
ON THE SAME REEL
The Plot Against Bertie
A Comedx Skit.
Approximate length 350 feet.
The Price of Ambition
The Romance of a Spanish Girl
Released Friday, Xozemhcr yd. Approximate length 1000 feet.
A splendid production made with the beautiful scenery of Southern California as a background.
Photos of 12 of the principal
Kalem players, 7x9}^ inches
in size, $1.50 per set, postage
prepaid.
Beautiful 4 color print. 15 x 20
inches in size, of Gene Gauntier
40c. each, postage prepaid.
Four color lithographs (full
one sheet) of Alice Joyce 15c.
rach. postage prepaid.
KALEM COMPANY
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, 235-239 W. 23rd St.
86 Wardour St., LONDON, W.
BERLIN, 35 Friedrich Str.
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The public will patronize a good picture in preference to a poor one at the same price.
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GREAT NORTHERN
THE OLD
RELIABLE
Release for Saturday, October 14th
The Secret of the Underground Passage
A thrilling drama of the mines.
Release for Saturday, October 21st
HIS FIDELITY INVESTIGATED
A real feature comedy film. A laugh producer that is bound to
please any audience. Length 871 feet.
Don*t delay your booking of this film.
All First-class Independent Exchanges Handle Our Product
Sold Only Through Motion Picture Distributing
and Sales Company
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(NORDISK FILM CO. OF COPENHAGEN.)
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Vol. 10
OCTOBER 21, 1911
No. 3
ADVERTISING FOR K.^niBITORS 104
AITHOR AND THE PUKSS CLIPPING. TIIE.IDO
BILL BIMPERS BARGAIN (Essanay) 212
BLACK ARROW. THE (Edison) 192
caij:ndar ok independent releases... 217
calendar of licensed releases 218
chicago letter 196
COXUfENTS ON THE FILMS (Independent) 209
COILMENTS ON THE FILMS (Licensed) 207
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON HEARD FR0Xr..l»8
EDICATION AND SCIENCE 199
F.\CTS AND COMMENTS 188
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
INDEPENDENT FILM STORIES 230 PLAYM'AKING. by I>ouI« Re«Tea Barrlaon 191
INDEPENDENT RELEASE DATES 246 PROJECTION DEPARTMENT 203
INQt IRIES 220 mj^^Qj, SHOTS OF A PICTURE FAN, THE. 198
LICEN.>SED FILM STORIES 226 REVIEWS OF No'CABLE FILMS 192
LICENSED RELEASE VXTZS 244 KOIND ABOLT THE CHICAGO HOUSES 197
MANIFACTURERS' ADVANCE NOTES 212 SONG AND THE SINGER. THE 201
MISIC FOR THE PICTURE 200 SONG SLIDE RELEASES 221
STORIES OF THE FILMS f Independent) 230
0KALEXL<5 DINED 198 STORIES OF THE FILM.S lLlcen»ed> 226
OVEUPRODt CTION OF "WESTERN
PKTI RES • 189 TEST OF TASTE. A 190
PICTURE AS A TEACHER. THE 193 WATER WAR, THE (Essanay) 198
CABBON IKPOBTERS.
FORUP. L. E 239
KIEWERT. CHAS. L 225
r.LlSINGEK. HUGO 245
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.
FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC CO 250
HALI.BEKG. J. H 225
KIMBLE ELECTRIC CO 237
MACKIE. H. A 1T4
mHNEIDER. E 227
>T. JOHN CORPORATION 221
FILM BROKERS.
GENERAL FILM BROKERS 223
FILM DEALERS.
INTERNATIONAL FILM TRADERS 229
FILM EXCHANGES.
BRADENBURG. G. W 229
CL.\PHAM. A. J 246J32
FEATURE FILM CO 239
"IRKKNE. W. E 237
I.AKMMLE FILM EXCHANGE 229
N. Y PICTURE SUPPLY CO 229
RELIABLE FIL.M EXCHANGE 227
im>EPEin)Eirr FILX KAKITFACTimEKS.
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CHAMPION KIL.M CO 178
ECLAIR FILM CO 1*3
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO 186
IMP 174
LUX FILM CO 221
MAJESTIC FILM CO 1"7
U. P. DIS. & SALES CO 1"8
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BEX MOTION PICTURE CO 175
SOLAX CO 1"2
THANHOUSER. CO ITO
YANKEE FILM CO ...221
LECnntEBS.
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HOFFMAN, H. F 243
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
LICXKSES FILX MAIflTT ACTTTR YUA.
BIOGRAPH CO ., 179
EDISON FILM MFG. CO 18*
ESSANAY FILM CO 1"1
KAI.EM CO 185
LUBIN FILM MFG. CO l»>
MELIES CO 251
PATHE FRERES 182-183
SEI.H; POLYSCOPE CO \ 178
VITAiJUAPH CO 181
MISCELLANEOUS.
ANTITRUST FILM CO 235
ANRSEMENT SUPPLY CO 227
ASSOCIATED M. P. SCHOOL 227
BERG. C. A 238
CA.MBRIDGE TILE CO 235
CHRONIK BROS 229
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 244
CORCORAN. A. J 1"2
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GUNBV BROS 223
GUNPLACH MANHATTAN CO 2.35
HOKE. GEO. M 230
HUNTLEY. BEN 223
J.MOBI. S. M 235
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KNACK STUDIOS 223
LAVEZZI M.XCHINT: WORKS 227
M.KENNA BROS 223
MONTGOMERY (The XfoTlnit Picture Man) 231
MORTIMER FII..M CLEANER 225
NASOLIA CHEMICAL CO 232
NATIONAL TICKET CO 246
NATIONAL X-RAY REFLECTOR CO 237
OLSON BROS 227
ORTHO FILM CO 227
PAYNE SHOW CARD CO 227
PITTSBURG M. P. SUPPLY CO 223
PROGRESS COURSE OF M. P 223
ST. T.OUIS CAIX-rUM LIGHT CO 25-'
SARGENT. E. W 225
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STEBBINS. CH.\S. M. 223
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THEATER SALES CO 246
VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION 231
WORDEN. L 250
ZENITH MFG. CO 239
MOVING PICTURE MACHINE MANUFACT0BEB8.
AMERICAN M. P. MACHINE CO 243
EDISON. TIKIS. A 184
ENTERPRISE OPTICAL CO 225 239
POWER. NICHOLAS 252
MUSICAL INSTBUMEinS.
DEAGAN. J. C 248-240
SINN. CLAUENCE E 223
WURLITZEIt. RIDOLPH 233
ZEini.ER DIU M CO 223
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BENNETT. GEO. W 2.V>
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
A.MIXXKAPOLIS newspaper has started a so-called
crusade against moving picture houses in that
city by reason of the alleged unsafe condition of these
places. An entire page of its local space is given up to
the results of a personally conducted tour of investigation,
vk^hile the editorial tocsin is sounded in double leads and
double columns. The paper has made the astounding
discovery, that there "are films, which are non-ignitable,
but they are not generally in use." Another startling
fact, revealed to the general public, is told in the editorial
announceinent. "that a set of readily ignited films can be
purchased for five dollars, while the same amount of
non-ignitable films would cost $50." Absurd as these
bits of editorial wisdom sound to us or to anyone that
has given the matter the slightest attention, many people
W'ill take such elaborate misinformation for stern facts
and feel a panic in their timid souls. That these
"crusades"' do great harm both to individual exhibitors
and the industry generally cannot be disputed, but in
part at least exhibitors are themselves to blame.
As a rule they are not organized, have no great per-
sonal influence in the community at large and invite, in
a measure, these senseless attacks. If they had a strong
local organization and would make that fact known to
press and public ; if they would plan and carry on a cam-
paign of education among the public, enlightening them
as to all the most important facts of the moving picture,
its production and exhibition, they would not stand so
naked before malicious or ignorant attacks. What is
going on in Minneapolis today may be repeated in some
other American city tomorrow. The lesson of Minne-
apolis should therefore not go unheeded by exhibitors in
other places. Let them get together and supply the need-
ful information to their patrons, either througli the press
or, if the press be hostile, through little folders that may
be handed to their patrons. No better safeguard against
wanton, willful misrepresentation and injury to the mov-
ing picture can be adapted. If one paper is "crusading,"
the rival paper is always willing to give a hearing to the
other side. In nine cases out of ten, these "crusades"
are started with a view of bolstering up a waning circu-
lation or with some other ulterior motive. The public
welfare is only a thin pretense.
* * *
OUR old friend, the "sectarian film," which has caused
so much trouble, worry and loss to exhibitors all
over the country, is still with us. It made its last ap-
pearance in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. The Lyric Moving
Picture Theater in that city exhibited a film called the
"Two Devotions." As a result a Catholic priest of prom-
inence in the city devoted a Sunday sermon to de-
nouncing the picture as "wrong and entirely untrue and
incorrect." It appears that a portrayal of the last rite
to the dying was attempted in the picture, which moved
the man in the pulpit to say "that there is not money
enough in this United States to allow a moving picture
machine to get inside a room, where the last rite to
the dying is performed." In his anger the clergyman
gave utterance to this somewhat intemperate declaration :
"In some communities the ])icture machine would have
been demolished." The warlike priest further stated,
that "two years ago he had been forced to take a similar
step and as a result of his action, had forced one picture
house out of business."
*
It is unfortunate, that manufacturers continue to tread
on such delicate ground. The exhibitor is well nigh
helpless. As a rule he must take what his exchange
is pleased to give him and if he does not run his full
program, he is apt to come in for hostile criticism by
his patrons. Manufacturers, who have the least under-
standing and sympathy for the exhibitor, bearing the
heat and burden of the day, will not embarrass him here-
after with pictures that will oflfend the religious feelings
of any denomination. The picture and theology are and
always should be poles apart. If there is a doubt
whether a certain picture will or will not fall within the
category of "sectarian films." resolve the doubt in favor
of the exhibitor and drop the proposed picture. In the
case mentioned the priest may have gone too far in his
denunciation, but there must have been some provocation.
* * *
RUMORS of a threatened increase of prices of ad-
mission to the theaters will not down. It is pro-
posed to increase the maximum price for a seat from
two dollars to two dollars and a half. Some managers
speak of a proportionate increase all around. These facts
are interesting to the moving picture circles, because
they are very likely to have a bearing on their prices.
In too many places the nickel is still the prevailing price
of admission. While owners of feature films, playing
regular theatrical circuits have no difficulty in getting
fifty, cents for a seat, the ordinary moving picture house
has made no attempt whatever to ask higher prices for
better attractions, say features with lectures and special
music. Why no such attempt is made, is one of the un-
solved mysteries of filmdom, of which we may speak at
greater length in the near future.
:;■• :|-- *
IN its department for education and science The
Moving Picture World tells of a society, composed
of men of the highest culture and devoted to the cause
of popular education. It appears that the society intends
to enlist the moving picture as an aid in spreading edu-
cation of the best and highest type among the public
generally. Count Zeppelin is to deliver the first lecture,
the subject being aeronautics. His lecture, like all the
rest, will be illustrated by the cinematograph, special
pictures relevant to the subject having been taken some
time ago. From a medical journal, published in Chi-
cago, we have taken a most interesting report of a
lecture delivered by Dr. Theodore H. Weisenburg on
Nervous Diseases. The lecture was illustrated by mov-
ing pictures, taken under the direction of the Lubin
Manufacturing Company, which is entitled to great
credit for this unusual but extremely difficult and val-
uable work. As the fields of usefulness of the moving
picture are widening, popular respect for the great in-
vention will increase, a fact, which cannot fail to re-
dound in some measure to the benefit of the exhibitor.
THE MOVING PICTURE W(JRLI)
189
Till'" FrciK'li arc- furtuiialc in possessing a publication,
cuMiplctcly covering the moving picture tield in all
Its branches with scientific tlioroughness, yet written in
a sim|)le and lucid style. We refer to "Lc Cinemato-
graph. " a iHtok <if over three hundred pages, octavo, pub
lished recently by M. faci|ues Ducom in I'aris, and lirictly
reviewed in ainpthcr part of the paper. The history of
the moving picture, a matter in whicli the general public
evinces an interest as keen as that of professional moving
picture people, is treated with minute attention and con-
tains many interesting features. There is scarcely a page
without value to some department of <>ur great industry.
The .Moving I'icturk World will from time to time
print extracts fnmi this valuable bonk hoping thereby to
be the ineaiiN of helping and pleading its readers. There
is no book in any other language, which so completely
covers the ground.
* * *
A friend of the moving picture, writing from ( )regon.
tells of an experience in a rortlaiid theater. "Re-
cently" she >ays. 'T drojipcd into a theater to see " The
Three Musketeers." During the battle I thouglit 1 was
in a cafeteria, being treated to a free lunch. That's the
kind of ctTects we get to rcfire^^ent the dignity of the
swi>rd." Her observation tallies with that of many others.
If there is to be a revival of effects, let us profit by the
mistakes of the past and avoid them. Effects have been
abandoned by so many exhibitors, because they had be-
come ridiculous. With all the well-founded prejudice
against the sound effects, exhibitors always realized that
proper effects, intelligently worked and carefully re-
hearsed were valuable adjuncts to a successful show. Thk
M<)ViN<; PiCTLKi-: World is printing expert advice and
opinion on the subject and exhibitors, who intend re-
introducing sound effects cannot help being benefited by
a careful reading of such articles.
* * *
TiiE scenario question will not down. There seems to
be a sad lack of harirony and mutual good will be-
tween scenario writer and producer. \o author is free
from vanitv and it is that kind of vanity, which winces at
the slightest touch. Scenario writers complain of dis-
courteous treatment and some have openly made charges,
practically accusing the manufacturers of plagiarism, not
to use the shorter and uglier word. The producers af-
fect a lofty disdain or set up the cry of incompetency.
The fact of the matter is that the scenario writing is
in a state of transition and the complaints and recrim-
inations are sinii)ly the pains of parturition, that be-
tokens the birth of something new and better. The
scenario is bound to win the recognition, which is due to
it in the very nature of things. There will, in due season,
be a hrippy meeting of the minds of producer and writer.
In the meantime it would be well for the producers to
show more indulgence and encouragement to the writers
and to take an attitude of fostering and encouraging
rather than antagonizing talent. Merit and talent gravi-
tate to the front by an inexorable law. which even the
scenario editor of a picture maker cannot abrogate or
even change. The road is sometimes long, weary and
thorny and we d<^ not wonder, that some writers, whose
only reward for well meant labor has been a printed re-
jection slip or a small check, get irritated and foam at
the pen.
The Executive Committee of the International Exhibition
of Social Hygiene, with headquarters at Rome (Via Borgogfna
38), is offering two generous awards to film producers who
will submit films of hygienic value. The competition will
be open imtil November i. The first prize consists of a
gold medal and 5.000 lires, and the second prize is a silver
medal and 2.000 lires. The prizes will be awarded by a
special jury in the month of December.
The Overproduction of "Western Pictures'*
By W. Stephen Bush.
01 I of the sixty (jdd releases, regularly used by
.\merican exhibitors, nearly one-third are so-called
\\ estern dramas. \ ery few of them show even average
merit and onl\ one or two <if the manufacturers, who
make a specialty of these productions turn out pic-
tures above the average. Even in their productions, how-
ever, monotony begins to rear its deadly head. There are
distinct limits to human skill and even the cleverest man-
ufacturer cannot keep on producing pictures of "Western
drama" without either repeating himself or coming in
conflict with similar productions of his rivals.
Monotony is about the worst fault of any sort of
a:nusement, but it is not only the only objection, which,
I'll behalf of both the public antl the exhibitors, we re-
spectfully urge against omtinued over-production of
these plays.
'The Western picture seems a constant temptation to
"realism" of a most undesirable variety. In their natural
eagerness to give the public something new, a neVer-
ending assortment of fresh thrillers and sensational epi-
sodes, the manufacturers, dealing in this specialt>. give
us too close a view of "hold-ups." hangings, lynchings.
massacres and hair-raising, blood-curdling horrors gen-
erally. If the moving picture is to outgrow completely
the current superstition, that it is an entertainment on
the dime-novel order specially appealing to boys and
tempting youth to crime, the pictorial representation of
masked and armed highwaymen, practising their pro-
fession, of stabbing Mexicans and all the rest of this in-
effably stupid "stage-craft" must be stopped. It is the
one weak spot in the industry today, the only point, suc-
cessfully inviting attack from outsiders. Surely the
film-makers in this country possess enough inventive
genius to replace this now absolutely hackneyed and
threadbare variety with new features. The Western
pictures, as a distinct specialty, have now been parts
of regular releases t\)r years and have lost their popu-
larity. If the makers of tiie>e pictures have any doubt
on that subject, it would be a boon to the industry to
have them make an impartial investigation among the
patrons of moving picture houses in any part of the
country. The.se lines are based, not upon theory or
speculation, but strictly up<in facts, ascertained in per-
sonal research of the writer and others in various parts
of the country. Women especially, always the friends
c^f the moving picture, are utterly tired of them. Al-
ways the same plot, the same scenery, the same impossible
Indians, the wicked halfbreeds. the i)eautiful red maidens,
the fierce warriors, the heroic cowboys, the flight from
the Indian village at night. The last scene, which is
hardly ever omitted, is especially diverting. Either the
"lovely maiden" or the "faithful squaw" steals out of
the tepee, lingers among the sleeping Indians, at least
one of whom is a restless sleeper and then making about
as much noise as a monkey in a hardware store, escapes
and warns the white man or somebody else, it does not
really n^atter much whom.
There is no demand for these pictures. The field has
been thoroughly exhausted. In the East especially the
small boy alone continues to yearn for moving picture
Indians and cowboys. In the state of Massachusetts
even the real Dulfalo Hill did very poor business on his
last trip, simply because the "Wild West Amusement '
needs a long rest. The same is true of other Xew Eng-
land states. If people are tired of the real thing, they
surely will not take to the shadowy representation of
an imitation.
If a poll were taken today among exhibitors, the prob-
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abilities point to an overwhelming vote against a con-
tinued overproduction of Western stuff. Only the stead-
ily diminishing number of such exhibitors, as are unduly
impressed by the noise of the unwashed boys in the front
seats, would vote the other way. Indeed only within
a few weeks one of the most progressive and intelligent
exhibitors, who owns a large number of theaters in the
South, has written to The Moving Picture World,
protesting against this unabated inundation of so-called
"Western drama."
It is said, that these pictures are made for the European
market. A glance at the foreign trade papers furnishes
ample proof of that fact. This is an explanation, inter-
esting to public and exhibitors, profitable to the manu-
facturers, but it is far from being a justification or even
an excuse. As long as the people of this country have to
pay for seeing the pictures, their taste and their de-
mands deserve the first, indeed the only consideration,
quite regardless of the wishes and preferences of the
European public. There can be no objection to the
American manufacturers making pictures especially for
the European market, whenever such pictures are for
the exclusive use of the European market, but never
otherwise.
* * *
A Test of Taste.
Ax English critic and philosopher of some note has
defined one of the first functions of the stage to be that
of "raising to the highest point the susceptibility to dis-
gust.'' Applied as a test, this a.xiom is an infallible guide
to the state of the stage and of the public taste in matters
of amusement anywhere and at all times. It is likewise
a pretty sure indication of the moral character of a
nation, which may be fairly judged by the nature of its
amusements and the way it spends its leisure hours.
The stage of this country, judged by the standard just
quoted, is scarcely, at this time, entitled to high praise.
There are still too many ribald and inane musical com-
edies abroad, too much hearkening unto Ibsen and the
rabid, unhappy gospel of Nietzsche.
How then does the moving picture stand the test ?
"Susceptibility to disgust'' implies high powers of dis-
crimination and it must be admitted, that in the beginning
of this great art and industry, there was but little dis-
crimination and it took a good deal to provoke disgust.
The morbidly sensational, the fantastic and absurd,
the rough and coarse, the "shockers" and "bloodcur-
dlers" were the rule rather than the exception. The
change that has taken place within a few years, both as
to pictures and audiences, stands unparalleled in the
world's history of amusements. We still have our
"shockers," but from being the rule they have become
an exception. Today it may be safely asserted, that the
average moving picture audience is extremely "suscep-
tible to disgust." It is in a spirit of no invidious com-
parison when we say emphatically, that this is far truer
of the moving picture audience than the audience in the
legitimate theater. On the silent stage it is impossible
to gloss over a situation or a sentiment with cozening
words. Where the gesture, the look, the position and
attitude of an actor must be depended upon as the
sole medium of expression, the least sin of taste, the
faintest approach to the absurd or offensive tells with
an effect, at once intense and immediate. If there is
any susceptibility to disgust, the moving picture is in
far greater danger to provoke it in the spectator than
the performance on the stage, where the spoken word
may always be depended on to redeem a questionable
situation, to relieve a *eeling of horror and take the
edge of offense from the otherwise shocking or revolt-
ing scene.
It is due to the majority of American and foreign
film makers to state, that the fear of exciting disgust
has ever been present with them and has influenced them
for good. There are comparatively few pictures to-
day, that will not stand the test of the "susceptibility to
disgust." No thanks to the censors for that. It is the
deference to public sentiment and taste, arising from
the conviction of the manufacturers, which is responsible
for this wholesome state of affairs.
THE AUTHOR AND THE PRESS CLIPPING.
The other day the Essanay editor in returning a manuscript
added a footnote to the effect that the story was too much
like a recent press clipping, and the puzzled author writes:
"All the books I have on writing short stories and all I've
read about writing scenarios mention the press clipping as »
source of inspiration, yet now I am told that the story U
returned because it is too much like a newspaper dispatch-
Is it wrong to use newspaper articles in writing stories?"
Just to show that Mr. McMackin had "called the turn" the
writer enclosed the clipping. It was a paragraph that had
evidently been derived from a fiction story in one of the
New York papers; the sort of stuff that is "put on the wire"
when a dull Sunday fails to develop sensational news. It was
a clever fake that will be used in the back country papers
every little while for several years — and it made a good story
because it was in itself a clever bit of fiction.
But it was precisely because it was the sort of story to
attract attention to itself that caused the rejection of the sce-
nario born of the fake, and that was what the correspondent
failed to appreciate. The Essanay editor and most of the
other editors had read the story as a newspaper clipping. If
they had wanted to make a story of it they could have sup-
plied better technique than the untrained author, but the story
had gained too wide a circulation to make it worth while
turning into a photoplay, and that was just where the trouble
lay.
A writer in Munsey's Magazine made the matter clear
some three or four years ago when he devoted several pages
to an explanation of what his magazine did and did not want.
He touched upon the matter of press clip stories and cited
the then recent instance of a man who was literally blown
up through the bed of the river while trying to stop a leak
in a tunnel under the East River in New York.
Something more than a dozen stories, each featuring this
incident, turned up in the Munsey offices alone, and probably
a hundred went elsewhere, each merely a repetition of the
incident which was familiar to every reader of the news-
papers the country over. After the widespread publication
in the daily press the story was stale. No fiction editor
wanted a story that was stale and palpably a steal.
The experienced writer does not copy the idea into story
form, least of all when it is the story that has been given
black type heads in every paper in the country. The prac-
tised writer needs only a hint and the hint is as apt to be found
in the two line personal as in the three column "spread."
A writer, for example, reads an interesting article on stage
effects. Perhaps he knows all about stage effects, but as he
reads the article the idea strikes him that there might be
a story about what happens when the effects go wrong.
This was the inspiration for a story in which a stage crew
vent their displeasure upon a young playwright by planning
to upset the opening scene of the second act on the first
night. The moon was green and the sky was purple; rocks
heaved like the waves of the sea and all Nature was upset.
They had overlooked the minor detail of the program an-
nouncement that the scene was laid in the land of Topsy
Turvy. The audience thought it a clever conceit and the
idea saved the play instead of ruining it. No relation could
be traced between the story and the special article, and yet
one was the outgrowth of the other. A five-line item in a
column headed "interesting scientific facts" reminded an
author of other correlated facts and a 28,000 word novelette
was born. The particular scientific fact stated was not used,
but it started the story.
That is what is meant when the beginner is advised that
he can find inspiration in the newspaper columns. He is not
supposed to copy the story but to make one from it, to gain
merely the hint that will serve as a starter, and the further
he gets away from the original paragraph the more probable
is his success.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
191
Playmaking
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
LICT US try to find out what a large proportion of the
auditiirc wants. A few may enjoy a game of ball
playt'd l)y kids in a vacant lot, but those who are really
enthusiastic about the sport, who attend daily by hun-
dreds of thousands and are willing to put up a stiff price
of admission, demand the finest quality of performance by
trained athletes. This is true of all classes of outdoor
amusements. A few may stand around and listen when
a street-corner |)oIitician arraigns the trusts, but those
who feel a deep interest in the atljustment of political
conditions to modern re(iuirements will pack a great hall
to overflowin}^ when a man of ideas has something to
say that makes them think. A few may buy the comic
papers and a few more those devoted to ponderous es-
says, but the great solid mass want the news of day, pic-
tures of living men an<l women, accounts of what is
actually transpiring, clear representations of life as it
throbs in our midst. Weekly and monthly periodicals are
piled high on the news stands, and they deal with sub-
jects of infinite variety, but the highest piles are of the
story magazines, and they have the largest circulation as
do works of fiction in the public library. Drawing from
all these sources some general indication of what most in-
terests the people, it would seem that they want a well-
acted story of these times containing an idea.
Opposed to any such common-sense summing up of
what our people want we have the assertion often made
by directors that the test of a play is how it will act. 1
think this is refuted by the fact that a great mass of
theatrical rubbish on the stage and in the pictures is
gone and well-forgotten never to be revived again that
could be acted without much trouble. It is not a question
of following old-fashioned and wearisome conventions
in the camera presentations, of setting forth a lot of
mechanical, unnatural and utterly impossible series of
theatrical surprises and coincidences, which are supposed
to make up the complexity of a "plot" — O much abused
word — but of doing pretty nearly what our mothers did
when we looked into their faces and begged them, "Tell
me a story !" We are older and wiser now and most of
us have the mental activity that has become a race char-
acteristic; we are in the midst of tremendous business,
social and political battles fraught with mighty issues, we
are deeply interested in events as they concern us, and
the story must be high in quality to satisfy our aspira-
tions no matter how commonplace our achievements.
While we do not expect the drama or the picture to be a
mere servile imitation of nature it must have some artful
resemblance to what we believe to be true. It must leave
an impression on the audience that what is given is an
inside view of lives that have been lived with all their
thoughts, passions and emotions laid bare.
I cannot conceive of a finer method of getting a strong
grip on the interest of the spectator than that of uncov-
ering the hellish depths of human weakness in contrast
with that honesty of intention which keeps most of us
poor. It need not be shown in two characters opposed
in conflict, but in the conflict that takes place in each
solitary human soul, and it is sure to enslave attention
when the struggle is such as we recognize as going on in
ourselves. This can be shown sympathetically in the
photoplay by letting a naturally fine character yield to
debasing environment of tremendous force. The reason
that it is rarely done is because of the traditional view
that characters should not vacillate, whereas that is ex-
actly what most of us do under temptation. Some of the
finest elements of comedy and tragedy lie in the fluctu-
ating nature of the average human conscience. Our
lapses arc very amusing at timc^, and at others arc quite
as mysterious as dreams. U.dor hreud of \ienna be-
lives that man is influenced by two pcrsrinalities, the min-
or one being recessive during our normal or conscious
state and dominant when we dream — when the cat's away
the mire may |)lay. While a photoplay scenario dealing
with man's vacillating nature or his dual character would
stand small chance of being accepted, the subject is that
of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and .Stephenson's "Strange
Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Ilvfle." The intelligent
majority of every audience would enjoy such an oc-
casional rift in the clouds. Just as the careless loveliness
of natural backgrounds in the jtictorial drama has made
the worn-out trumpery of theatrical effect look ghastly,
so such plays, illustrating and enforcing the most in-
tensely dramatic elements in human nature, would have
the warmth and glow of sunshine compared to the garish
rays of artificial illumination.
Every playwright and every critic of intelligence knows
the value of the conflict in dramatic presentations as we
know that it is human nature to sympathize with the
under dog. Therein lies the whole strength of the cow-
boy play. The fight decides matters in every rude civili-
zation, and the spirit of contest is in all of us. but even
the thrilling story of the oppresscrl female who is res-
cued after a .scries of hair-breadth escapes by the super-
human heroism of the leading herder of beefsteaks on the
hoof may pall on the audience when it is unrelieved by a
little variety. I confess to a sneaking sympathy for the
wounded outlaw who is being hunted to death by a posse
under a big sheriff with a tin star on his manly breast —
the sheriff is the appointed guardian of something very
few literary men possess — but the man who thinks has a
right to be entertained at a theater just as well as the
one who goes to cackle when the comedian sits down on
a silk hat by mistake, and most plays are childish unless
the incidents and situations in them are associated with
one or another form of character development. People
are not marionettes ; each man and woman has a, distinct
investure of character that repels or interests us. When
Charles Dickens received thousands of letters from peo-
ple reading Old Curiosity Shop in serial form begging him
not to let Little Xcll die. it was because his masterly
characterization had made his entire audience love the
child of his imagination, and human interest is more
strongly enlisted by the sympathetic attributes of a well-
drawn character in the photoplay than by all the theatrical
tricks and carpenter's devices known to the stage.
The first day's advance sale of tickets to the final con-
test between the two leading baseball clubs, amounting
to over a hundred thousand dollars sent by mail, shows
that our audiences are willing to pay for the finest quality
of performance in any line of public amusement, hence
the photodrama that exhibits all the essential qualities in
harmonious conjunction is the one of largest and most
permanent value to the exhibitor. This means that those
eager to witness these high contests of skill keenly ap-
preciate and enjoy what is supreme, not what is childish,
petty, weak, or false, nor what calls for decadent study
of vice, ugliness or disease in our social organism. Be-
cause I believe that moving pictures have come to stay
and to exercise a widespread and tremendous influence
to our detriment or for our betterment as a people I am
consistently urging that their production be considered
one of the most interesting and beautiful arts this old
world of ours has ever enjoved.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"THE BLACK ARROW" (Edison).
Reviewed by W. S. Bush.
A TALE of love and adventure, with the War of the Roses
-^ *• as an historical background and the "English Green-
wood"' as its prevailing setting, is surely not unwelcome after
the monotonous procession of impossible sheriffs, impossible
Indians and impossible cowboys which seem to haunt so
many studios.
"The Black Arrow" is an adaptation for the silent stage
of the popular story of Robert Louis Stevenson. The story
was originally intended and written for young folks and the
picture will undoubtedly make a special appeal to the younger
generation, for its hero is a boy and its heroine a girl. The
work of adaptation presented difficulties, which few can
realize unless they have read the book of Stevenson. As
in all of his stories, there is in "The Black Arrow" much
fine and graphic description and a variety of incident, not
always closely connected with the central theme. An attempt
to give the patron of the moving picture all the ramifica-
tions of the plot or even a complete portrayal of all its
principal characters would have been impossible of achieve-
ment within the narrow limits of a thousand feet. The
adapter has wisely avoided this temptation and in simpli-
fying with considerable skill the plot, has by that means
been able to transfer to the screen the greatest charms of
the whole story: the spell of the "greenwood," the spirit of
romance and chivalry and the hard j'et pictt-resque fighting,
for which the wars of York and Lancaster will ever be
famous in English history.
The plot in its simplified form deals with the love of a
likely young lad, "Dick Shelton," for a very brave and very
sweet girl, "Joanna Sedley." A wicked knight, "Sir Daniel
Brackley," is the obstacle in the course of true love. Being
not only a bad guardian, but a ruthless tyrant and oppressor
as well, he has rendered himself hateful to the people of his
neighborhod, who as an answer to his acts of cruelty and
robbery have formed themselves into a sort of medieval
vigilance committee and are called "Black Arrows," many
of them being skilled archers, sending vengeful shafts into
the hearts of their enemies, who are Sir Daniel and his
retainers. There are escapes and rescues and fights aplenty,
but it all ends happily; the "Black Arrows" punish the
despotic knight and the young people get married with every
promise of a long and happy life.
One of the features of the reel is the great number of fine
outdoor settings, remarkable for beauty of nature and splen-
dor of photography, even in this day of good outdoor set-
tings. The pursuit of Joanna and the scene entitled "The
Last Black Arrow" are instances to the point and cannot
fail to please, thrill and charm. The scenes in the green-
wood, where "Dick" joins the brotherhood, sworn to destroy
Sir Daniel, is superb in setting and grouping. The second
feature has to do with the brilliant battle scenes, which in
point of armor and weapons and in realistic acting, as well
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as in the luiinbcr of the combatants, have scarcely been
equaled on this side of the water. The attack on Shorcby
Town is a masterpiece, the realism is intense, it is spirited
in action and brings to mind scenes from the canvas of an
old master.
It adds not a jittje to the merit of this truly notable pic-
ture, that the principal character is taken by an artist, who
showed a tine conception of the part and who knew how to
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was a "Dick Shelton" after Stevenson's own heart and fancy;
he was youthful, yet manly; an admirable lover and a loyal
partisan. The part of Joanna was well and understandingly
acted by Natalie Jerome, while Charles Ogle gave a good
impersonation of the wicked Sir Daniel.
E.xhibitors will welcome such reels as "The Black Arrow."
They attract the best and most desirable class of patronage
and serve to increase the respect of the intelligent public for
the moving picture, its destiny and its possibilities.
"THE WATER WAR" (American).
Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
T WAS much interested in a private exhibition of 'The
*■ Water War," a Western drama by the American Film
Mfg. Co., which has an educational value in addition to a
fairly strong story dealing with the "winning of the West."
The scenes are laid in Southern California, in the neighbor-
hood of the big Sweetwater dam. which cost $i-*,ooo.ooo in
building. The concrete face of this dam is 268 feet in height.
Great opposition was made by cattlemen and ranchers to the
construction of the dam, as it shut off the free use of water
to those located below it. but it has been instrumental in
reclainimg many thousands of acres of arid land.
Tht producer of "The Water War" has made use of the
history of the Sweetwater dam in the story, and we are given
a view of the preliminary work on such a structure. The
plain IS dotted with graders, horses and wagons, and we see
the smoke roll away from a certain spot where a dynamite
blast has gone oflt. Of course, it must be borne in mind that
the scene shown here was gotten up for the occasion, as the
Sweetwater dam was finished several years ago.
The photography of this film is very clear and soft and
several fine perspectives are shown.
The proverbial "shooting iron" is very much in evidence
in "The Water War," and one sees the opposing factions
engaged in what is almost a hand-to-hand contlict, which
results in only two being rendered hors dc combat. West-
erners are not such poor marksmen as this scene would lead
one to suppose; nor would old man Dolan. if he were a true
Westerner, waste his ammunition on the clouds.
Tht parts of Margaret Dolan, Ed. Xewton (the civil engi-
neer). Tom Daniels and Dolan (the cattle baron) are capably
enacted by Miss Pauline Bush. W. J. Kerricran. Mr. Richard-
son and George Periolet, respectively.
I-rom the first day that he appeared on the ground, with
his assistants and instruments, to survey the site of the big
dam. Ed. Newton, a civil engineer from the East, met with
solid opposition from the cattlemen and ranchmen in that
section of Southern California. The opposition was led. by
Michael Dolan. a wealthy cattleman, who had -for j his
lieutenant a daring, cunning young man c^'ed Tom Daniel-.
Dolan sent young Daniels to Newton bearing a mesia^e
that all work mu.st be stopped. That was on the afternoon
of the first day. Newton immediately rode over to the
Dolan residence and "'had it out" with the autocrat of the
valley. Heated words passed and the breach was made t\l
the wider. I'rctly Margaret Dolan overheard the conversa-
tion and was much impressed by the bearing and firmness of
the yf)ung engineer.
Work was continued by Newton as if •...•i-.'w, ^ad hap-
pened. A few days afterward, Tonj D;r • mto the
camp and handed Newton a letter, which > J the single
sentence, "This is the last warning." Desiring peace, Newton
sent one of his staff to Dolan with a reply. The man re-
turned bound to his horse and senseless. Then the war w.is
on.
Newton armed his men and awaited the attack behind sec-
tions of water pipe. In the fight Dolan and Newton are
wounded, but the cattlemen are driven off. Newton is carried
by his men to the Dolan home, where he is received and cared
for by Margaret.
Tom Daniels is frenzied at the favor shown Newton, for
he has long considered Margaret his own. She. however, has
never given him cause for hope in that direction.
When almost recovered, Newton takes Margaret over the
^ f-mpleted dam. Tom Daniels follows them with hatred in
tiis heart and attempts to dynamite the great concrete wall.
He is discovered just in the nick of time by Newton, and in
a desperate hand-to-hand encounter is hurled over the wall
and falls hundreds of feet below.
The release date of "The Water War" will be announced
later.
The Picture as a Teacher.
With little encouragement from the manuiacturcrs and
still less from the exchanges, the motion picture is grad-
ually being taken up by educational institutions throughout
the country. Not a day passes that our mail does not bring
evidence of this and also proof of the need of special dis-
tributing centers for such educational films as can now be
obtained. As stated in these columns a few weeks ago, the
General Film Company has established an educational bu-
reau and work is now far advanced on a catalogue of films
that will be available for use in schools, etc. As it is the
first serious attempt along these lines there have been, of
course, many difficulties to overcome, and we can only re-
port progress.
Mr. John M. Bradlet, who was formerly on the staff of
the Moving Picture World, and who is now proprietor of the
Lyric Theater, Ottawa, 111., writes us that the Board of
Education of that city has arranged with him for a weekly
show of industrial and educational films only. It is but
fair to Mr. Bradlet to say that the attention of this Board
was attracted to the possibilities of the picture as a teacher
by the fact that Mr. Bradlet did the unusual thing of feat-
uring educational films in his theater instead of the sensa-
tional. Mr. Bradlet deserves credit in no small measure
for the favorable public impression he is helping to create.
He is enthusiastic on the weekly educational show — pro-
vide<l that he can get the service— and says that he has re-
luctantly changed his source of supply recently because he
could not get the films he wanted. It seems to us that the
exhibitor is the one who ought to know what is suitable for
his audience and has a perfect right to select his program
and insist on getting it.
.\s it to offset the favorable report from other districts,
we have just read a report of one board of education which
had considered the installation of the picture, but their proj-
ect has been laid on the table indefinitely. It seems that
at one of their meetings a teacher reported that one of her
pupils had voiced rather precocious ideas on divorce sug-
gested by a film that featured a divorce court. It is to be
regretted that manufacturers cannot see the harm they are
doing to themselves in portraying the sensational or the
doings of the underworld. True, we have these conditions
always with us, hut why should they be perpetuated upOn
the screen?
PHOTO PLAYHOUSE FOR SARANAC LAKE. N. Y.
J. H. Farrington. of Saranac Lake. N Y. dropped into
The Moving Picture World .iffice last week to announce
the building of a new photo playhouse in his town. It ris
Mr Farrington's intention to make this new house a model
of its kind. It will seat 500 persons and project the best
pictures by means of a Powers machine. Mr. Farrington is
■an old reader of The W^^rld. and has a line on everything <jf
the best in the business.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
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Two examples of advertising folders have been sent in
by live exhibitors, both of which apply to conditions
in the smaller towns or in cities where houses possess
a purely community clientele.
The first of these comes from Charles F. Kear, who runs
the Opera House at Minersville, Pa., and who writes: "I
have tried all kinds of stunts, but this I find the best. The
cost is $3.50 per thousand. If this is any good pass it along."
Mr. Kear not only has the right idea but the right spirit.
If you have something that is good, "pass it along."
The folder consists of a sheet of thin card, 5 by sH
inches, and folded once to give four pages, 2!4 by 5, a con-
venient shape for the vest pocket or a woman's handbag, and
it's safe to say that every photoplay fan in Minersville carries
one, for the card gives the list of films for two weeks in
neat and compact form.
The cover page states: "On the inside of this you will
find something to interest you. As it cost money to have
this program printed, kindly do not throw it away. Keep it
for future reference."
The first and third sentences are in larger type than the
appeal, but the small type might be even smaller than the
ten-point face used. It would crowd the title less and, by
contrast, would attract more attention than it does at present.
It might be objected that the statement that the folder is
expensive suggests too close an economy, but this does not
appear to be correct. The fact that it is worth enough to
cause this appeal will give it added value to many minds.
It is precisely the same idea adopted by some of the largest
advertisers in printing a price upon advertising booklets.
Do Not Use Fussy Type.
The display is clean and effective, a type easily read with-
out eyestrain and vastly dififerent from the ornamental faces
so dear to the hearts of some job printers. There are type
faces so elaborate as to possess almost a pictorial value,
but they detract from the force of the reading matter, and
a clean-cut, easily read face is to be preferred. There is not
a line in the Kear folder that cannot be read at a glance.
Inside there is merely the pame of the house and it's
manager, and a list of films, without comment, the two halves
of the card being divided between the two weeks and giving
only the title of the film and the name of the maker. The
back page is devoted to Mr. Kear's insurance business, but
ordinarily one or two trade ads could be obtained to very ma-
terially cut the cost of the cards if not show a slight profit.
The back page should be easy to sell because it is some-
thing that holds interest for two weeks; not merely a thing
to be read and thrown away.
The outside catch lines might be bettered, perhaps "Two
Weeks" would suggest a more widely known publication, and
the idea might be conveyed that within was the key to two
weeks of solid enjoyment. Something to catch the eye would
be useful in obtaining a first reading, but it is probable that
the "regulars," to whom this especially appeals, have come
to look for the cards, since it is a periodical issue.
Booming Advance Features.
The Blanchard Amusement Company uses a four-page
folder to boom advance releases, and gets out something
that would do credit to a larger town than Sunbury, Pa.,
where their People's Theater is located.
It is an attractive issue in every way, printed on fine gray
paper in brown on the cover and black inside, the cover
being ornamented only by a red line across top and bottom.
It is probable that the stock is had with the red already
printed in, but if there is more than one local impression on
the cover the red might have been used a trifle more
generously.
The one weak point with the cover i> the front page,
which bears only the legend "People's Theater" done in
special script. "Good things coming" or "Treats to come"
in type not too large would have helped to win attention.
Working Far Ahead.
The inside pages are given over to booming three special
releases already announced and to announcement of the
forthcoming \'itagraph releases of "David Copperfield,"
"Vanity Fair" and "Ivanhoe." The other releases are the
Selig releases of "The Two Orphans" and "Lost in the
Jungle" and the Kalem "The Colleen Bawn. The announce-
ments are well worded and are given color by the use of
the manufacturers' trade marks — including the Essanay In-
dian, which is cheating a little. Most manufacturers now
furnish trade-mark cuts free or at cost, and they work up
nicely in liouse advertising.
In place of flamboyant advertising that convinces no one,
a restrained announcement piques curiosity. The Selig
aimal picture, for example, states that "Selig owns more wild
animals than any circus in the world and often uses them
in pictures of this kind to great" advantage."
That doesn't sound half as sensational as many managers
would approve, but there is a quiet conviction that means a
lot more than appears at a glance. It is the sort of thing
that sinks in and "gets ripe" about the time the picture
comes along.
Of "Colleen Bawn" it is said: "Every scene in this pow-er-
ful Irish drama was made in Ireland," and the date of the
first production of the play and its subsequent great popu-
larity is alluded to, but a point is overlooked in not making
use of the name of Dion Boucicault.
Of the Vitagraph forthcoming productions this mention is
made:
The vitagraph Company of America Is working on "David Copperfleld"
by Dickens, "Vanity Fair" by Thackery. "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott.
They will all be three-reel subjects and are the contlnaatlon of its literary
films, the first of which was "A Tale of Two Cities," which met with such
great success.
It is given here for the benefit of others.
Dignity Pays With Polite Patrons.
Were the People's located on some busy street where the
transient trade was relied upon, the noisy advertising would
be more effective. The Selig reel could be "circused" or
the front painted green with Irish flags for "The Colleen
Bawn," but the advertising is in keeping with the trade, and
where a permanent clientele of polite people has been de-
veloped, the sensational is out of place. This folder will
appeal alike to the banker and the butcher. It sounds a
note of good taste that is in harmony with the aims of the
management. The flimsy circular, hurriedly run off in a
job office and distributed still wet from the press, has its
place, but not in the better houses. This is better advertising
than is done by most theatrical attractions, and more effective
because it is.
The last page carries an appeal for the motion picture
that can be used to good advantage by others. For that
reason it is reproduced here.
The cinematograph Is doing for the drama what the printing press did
for literature, bringing another form of art Into the dally life of the people.
It is a mistake to think that the amazing popularity of the motion picture
Is due altogether to the low price of admission.
Take a scenic film for instance; what an army of scene painters would
be required to construct anything even approaching it in beauty. Would
it be possible to reproduce the magnificent scenic beauties, the battles, the
ride of cowlwys or Indians, the evolutions of troops as they are seen In
motion pictures on a theater stage? Scenes such as these can only be pro-
duced with ^^otber Earth for a stage, the sky for a canopy and the horizon
for a background. If one would understand the popularity of moving pictures
just think these things over and It can be seen that there Is good reason
for that popularity.
Make Your Screen Work For You.
Few exhibitors make really effective use of the most
valuable m.eans of appealing to the established clientele.
The house program that carries its page of announcements
is too e.xpensive for the man who has a small house, but
every theater has a screen and it can be put to advantageous
use. There is a house in New York that runs five or six
advertising slide between each two reels of pictures, but
which never has a house slide. Other people are willing to
pay for what is free to the manager, and their willingness
to buy space does not even seem to give him a hint as to
his own opportimity.
It is not difficult to make a good slide. Devices for
making these are advertised in this publication and in Mr.
Richardson's column operators tell how they handle the
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'95
slide quc^lion. Don't get the idea tliat the Projection
Department is just for the operator. Every niaMa«cr -.hould
read it weekly, because projection should interest him as
much as it d<>es his operator. Look up the back tiles and
you can get many slide hints and other wrinkles. Know
about all the aspects of your house. Voii can hire an
operator but you want to know if the operator is doing
things right.
The writer recalls seeing the attorney for an important
theatrical circuit stop on his way into the theater one night
to show the porter how to -.weep out the lobby. He was
paid $500 a week for part of his time in keeping the legal
atlairs straight, but he was a big enough man to show a
$i_'-a-\veek porter how to sweep the lobby 111 $50O-a-week
^a^hioIl — with brains as well as a broom.
Getting Back to Slides.
\\'hate\er style i>f slide yui elect to use have some pre-
pared glass in the projection room where the operator can
prepare a slide in a hurry. .\ panic was averted the other
day by a quick-witted operator who guyed some persons
who were leaving the house because a thunderstorm was
ragmg and who were giving the others an idea that there
niiglit be a tire about somewhere. Vou may not stop a
panic, but the slides will be useful. Slide glasses, smoothly
coated with opaque, can be made up instantly and should
be clo-e at hand. Other slides may be more elaborately
prepared in the btlice.
Useful «lidcs are ones which carry a blank space for titles
and which announce "coming soon," "to-morrow's feature"
and similar advance events. The initial cost is small, so
make your collection complete to cover all contingencies.
Hut yi>u can announce more than titles. Talk to your audi-
ence through your slides. Keep in touch with them and keep
tliein convinced that it is almost a religious duty to come
and -ee the picture.-, every time the program is changed.
Don't be content merely to announce "coming soon." Try-
something like; "The Moving Picture World says that
'Pushed From a Precipice' is a really notable I'llm. We'll
have it in a couple of weeks. Keep a lookout for it."
Use the Photoplayers.
Play up the personality of the players. It is possible to
get slides of many if not all of the favorites. * Use these to
build up business. If you had Sarah Bernhardt booked for
next week you would tell them she was coming. Run a
slide that you've a Vitagraph coming with Miss Turner, and
then flash Miss Turner's slide. It is more than doubly
eflFective. You can t'lnd from the Vitagraph bulletin when
Miss Turner n'^-^- ;■••-
Call attention to your new seats, the change in the hour
of opening, the unusual ({uality of to-day's program (when
you have an unusual oncj. Be chatty and conhdential, but
not familiar, and you'll tmd that your screen chat will do
more to make you solid with y<.>iir patrons than any amount
of billboard advertising. It's your screen. Make it utcful.
THE TIMELY STORY.
"This should be about the right time to send out Chriit-
mas stories." suggests one seeker after information, but is
there any "right lime " for stories about Christmas or the
Fourth of July or any other festival. It is very true that
each year manufacturers put out stories that deal with holi-
days, but the scenario writer who deals in stories of this
sort is not apt to make much money with them.
The value of the timed story is questionable at best. The
best subject should not be contioed to any period, since the
life of a film is from three to twelve months and the ex-
change and the exhibitor like best the story that will slip
gracefully into the "commercial" list and not much reveal,
through its title, the fact that it is six months old. Still,
manufacturers make them and exchange'- take them, and
only the selling angle need concern the writer.
In many, if not most studios, the timely article is an after-
thought. The manufacturer's daughter or the editor's wife
wants money for an Easter b<mnet and so the studio wakens
to the fact that the Easter story should be hustled out.
Someone around the place writes a hurried script anrl it is
made overnight. Meantime the Easter stories have been
going back to the writers and they have tf> rest for another
year before taking u]) their travels, unles* the holiday feat-
ure is removed and the story is remade into a general theme.
Just as a commercial proposition, it does not pay to write
the timely story except on order. Leave that to the studio
force and write the story that can be done in June or Janu-
ary. It's a safer hazard.
Professional muckrakers rise up everywhere to rail at the
iniquity of moving picture shows, .\nything to make a noise
in a big city! Reformers alway-- jump with both feet on any-
thing that has received popular favor. When tomatoes were
first discovered, growing lusciously on untrained vines, some
alleged wise man called them "love apples." and declared
they were highly poijonoii^. and that one tomato was suffi-
cient to kill perhap.> a hundred men. Still people managed
to like tomatoes, just as they do moving pictures. — Passaic
(X. J.) HeraM.
Augusta Blade, of the Dagmar Theater. Copenhagen.
Holgar Hofman. of the Royal Theater. Copenhagen.
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CHICAGO LETTER.
By Jas. S. McQuade.
THE two great three-reel subjects, "The Two Orphans"
and "Foul Play," are meeting with widespread popu-
larity, and that other great three-reel subject, "The
Colleen Bawn," promises similar results.
"The Two Orphans" had the disadvantage of being re-
leased on three separate dates, but it drew well nevertheless.
Exhibitors who showed the three reels at the same exhibi-
tion have reaped much larger profits proportionately than
did those who exhibited the reels separately and, besides,
they have in several instances been able to repeat within a
week, to record-breaking business.
While the majority of patrons have shown that they pre-
fer the continuous exhibition of a three-reel subject, some
exhibitors have preferred to run the reels separately,- in con-
junction with a mixed program. These exhibitors give as a
reason that they cannot aflford to run three-reel subjects
where two of the reels are treated as specials. "We are in
the business to make money and we find that we can do that
best by giving our patrons a mixed program of one-reel
subjects," they say.
"Why not raise the admission for these feature thrcc-recI
subjects and advertise strongly?" was asked.
"Our patrons would not stand for it," was the reply.
"But other managers are doing this and their patrons
stand for it," was suggested.
"Yes, but just watch the attendance in such houses when
the regular program at 5 cents follows the strongly fea-
tured program at 10 cents. It dwindles. Our people come
as regularly as clockwork and are well satisfied, and we are
satisfied."
"But you don't mean to say that some of your patrons
are satisfied to see the last reel of a subject run off, without
having seen the first or the second, as will unavoidably hap-
pen when the reels are run on different days?"
Even to this query these exhibitors have an answer, but
its lack of intelligence forbids giving it space.
These great three-reel film subjects show the progress
that is being made by the manufacturers. They are placing
moving pictures in close competition with the best that is
offered in amusements, and they will keep constantly add-
ing to the number of people who attend the picture theater.
They will attract the intelligent and the refined, where the
ordinary film might fail. Where the intelligent and the re-
fined are already patrons of a house, these three-reel sub-
jects will bind them still more firmly to picture entertain-
ment.
What is now needed to sustain enterprising manufac-
turers is intelligent co-operation from exhibitors. The in-
telligent exhibitor will prove one of the most important
factors in the future of the film business. The film business
is progressive; the exhibitor must be progressive or drop
out of the race. To remain satisfied with his present profits
is to permit a higher class man to supplant him. And the
higher class man always appears when the opportunitv is
ripe.
"The Coming of Columbus."
A special exhibition of Selig'> masterpiece. "The Coming
of Columbus," was given Monday. October 9, for repre-
sentatives of the city press. This magnificent three-reel
subject was completed about two weeks ago, and this was
the first view given since the films were put together.
I shall reserve for another time the reviewing of the^o
remarkable films, which arc destined to have world-wide
exhibition. The scenes in the court of Ferdinand and Isa-
bella are of stately splendor: the voyage of the Santa Maria,
the Pjnta and the Nina teems with trials that test the faitli
and oourage of the great explorer: the discovery of land
and the planting of Spain's flag on San Salvador thrill by
their realism: the reception of Columbus on his return to
Spain is a gorgeous spectacle; the banquet scene, where he
rebukes a courtier by asking him to stand an egg on end.
is a marvel of interior setting and rich costumes, and the
return of Columbus in chains to Spain, after his last expedi-
tion to the New World, is full of pathos.
Chicago Film Brevities.
The Essanay special release of the "Athletics vs. Giants."
in the World's Champion baseball series for ion, will be
made October 25.
Manager Whelan, of the Washington Theater, Cottage
Grove and 43rd Street, ran "The Two Orphans" on Tues-
day, October 3rd. Owing to the heavy rain that evening
his receipts were diminished by about one-half. On Sun-
day, October 8, he repeated the reels, his box office re-
ceipts showing a total of $157.50.
Morris Fleckles, manager of the Laemmle Exchange, this
city, returned from New York, Saturday, October 7, after
an absence of eleven days. Mr. Fleckles states that the
rental business of the exchange is very satisfactory and that
his customers are well pleased with returns.
E. R. Plough, manager of the Anti-Trust Film Exchange,
states that the volume of his rental business is much larger
at the present time than it was for the same period last year.
F. L. Koppelberger, owner of the Majestic Theater, La
Crosse, Wis., was in the city last week and arranged for
service with the G. F. Co.'s branch at 117 N. Dearborn St.
Frank Cook, booking manager and publicity promoter of
the Saxe houses in Milwaukee, Wis., was in the city re-
cently and called on several of his numerous friends. He
reports business very good in all the Saxe houses, S. R. O.
being the rule.
The Dixon Brothers, of the Dreamland Amusement Com-
pany, Wabash, Ind., were visitors at the G. F. Co.'s branch
at 117 N. Dearborn last week. It was merely a social call,
as they get their service from the G. F. Co.'s branch at
Columbus, Ohio. The Dixon Brothers own the Dreamland
and New Irving theater^ in Winchester, Ind., and also the
Orpheum and Princess in Wabash, Ind. They repor: fine
business at all their houses.
A. M. KENNEDY COMBINES WITH HARRY DAVIS.
.Agreements were signed on Thursdaj', October 12, be-
tween .\. M. Kennedy, formerly manager of the American
Film Manufacturing Compan)% and Harry Davis, the motion
picture and theatrical magnate of Pittsburg, Pa., for the
organization of a new picture manufacturing company. Mr.
Kennedy annxjunces that there will be ample capital for the
establishment of a fully equipped modern studio and factory.
Contracts have already been signed bj' prominent theatrical
stars for leading parts in the stock company of players.
Further details will be printed next week.
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Essanay Baseball Series Poster.
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197
Round About the Chicago Houses
By C. Young.
The Crystal Theater, at North ami Washtenaw avenues,
is one of the most successful straiRht picture houses in the
city. It is one of the chain of loncs, Linick & Schaefer
houses, it-i nianaKrr heiiiR Frank (j. Schaefer. With a seat-
ing capacity ol' ISoo, it can atTurd t<j put mi a film service of
very high (iiiality, and throe reels of Licensed films, one,
three and thirty days old respectively, furnished by the
.\nicrican hranch of the General h'ilm Company, form the
program. Projection in this theater is of a high standard,
and the pictur,.s arc very steady and fairly well lighted,
though a better curtain would improve them. The throw is
very long, somewhere about 100 feet, and the picture about
16 feet wide, which is a pretty large screen to successfully
light with alternating current. Mention must be made of the
music, which is of the order of the Orphcuni, the members
of the orchestra. Miss Alice Steinmetz, piano, and Mr. Henry
Madaii^, drummer, playing to the pictures quite in approved
Orpheum style. I went out there on a recent evening to
se'- Selig's "Two Orphans," and found at ten o'clock a line,
or rather two lines, of people cxten<ling for half a block.
The list show started about eight minutes past ten, and fin-
ished three or four minutes pa>t eleven — this is certainly
giving full time to the pictui-os, and a great deal better than
accommodating the waiting patrons by rushing the three
reels through in 35 minutes, as 1 saw done with two other
three-reel productions at a certain theater in the loop some
time ago. ,p^^ q^^^^ Theater.
The Queen Theater, on N'orth near Maplcwood Ave., is a
pretty house which has opened recently. Prominent on the
sides of the canopy are the words, "Sunlight Pictures," and on
investigation I found that they are really sunlight pictures,
being projected on the Sunlight Curtain. Of course, it goes
withf)iit saying; that the projection is good. The screen is
set at the back of the stage, giving the picture much depth.
The operating room contains a double dissolving Motiograph
equipment, which means a steady and brilliant picture in the
hands of a competent operator. The picture at the Queen
is soft and bright, and it is by no means difficult to make
out delicate shades ot facial expression even at the back
rows. The side lights are not of the best possible design,
as they contain orange lamps which are not shaded from the
screen; as a result the shadows of the picture have a warm
tone which is not quite like the photograph on the film.
Green Umps would ue very much bettor, as green light on
the curtain docs not injure the picture. Independent film
service of a high class is supplied by the H. & H. Film Ex-
change. The proprietor of the Queen Theater, Mr. Herman
H. Simons, and its youthful but enterprising manager, Mr.
S. Mendelson, certainly have a house of which they may
well feel proud. That the future of the Queen will be pros-
perous is attested by the fact that it is paying a profit, though
opened only two weeks.
Oriental Theater.
The Oriental Theater, across the street, has a handsome
exterior, but the interior is somewhat of 1 disappointment.
The program consists of two reels and two vaudeville acts.
The acts were not bad, as nickel-show vaudeville goes, but
the films were. The first reel was a week-old Reliance, char-
acterized by poor out-of-focus photography and a good deal
of rain, and an Itala Foolshead, less than a month old, but
looking like — well, junk, for that is what it was, being all
rainy ancf cut. The exchange which supplies this house
ought to look after its inspection department, and renovate
its films occasionally, if it cannot keep them clean in any
other way. Projection in this house, considering the poor
condition of the films and the blueness of the Curtainyline
curtain, is not so bad. That the manager seems to find it
necessary to put on vaudeville is sufficient evidence that his
pictures alone are not satisfying.
Orpheum Theater.
Orp,ieum Theater Again. — The Edison three-reel produc-
tion of "Foul Play" was shoivii here on its release day, and
made a great hit. The house was crowded all day, and early
in the evening it was almost impossible to get a seat. Now.
I enjoyed this production here very much, but for one thing.
For the past year or so, the Orpheum Theater management
has seen fit to allow a "candy butcher" to call his wares,
first in a speecrh before the show starts, and what is an un-
mitigated nuisance, during the first half or more of the first
reel. His shouts of "Lowney's 'Chah'cluts' " (That's how it
sounded.) simply ruined the effect of the first reel of "Foul
Play," as indeed they do for about every feature shown here.
The stentorian voice offering "Just about a half a pound,
or.ly ten cents' can be heard all over the house, and there
is no reason or excuse for it. He could call attention to the
fact that he sells candy in a short ""-pie!" in the intermissiun.
and sell his goods after that, even during the show, without
making so much noise about it. It seems po<jr policy lor the
owners of the Orpheum Theater, who pay annually in rentals
alone for their house the sum of $6.vo<io, to risk displeasing
the public for the sake of a few paltry dollars brought in by
a means which mars the pleasure of their patrons
While I am on the .subject of the Orpheum Theater, 1
may as well mention several other points where there arc
shortcomings. In the first place, the picture is weak and
dull, because insufficient current is used to make a bright
picture. 'Ihe latest thing there is the increase of the picture
to 20 feet wide, and the picture is weaker than ever before,
though it is projected on a new .Sunlight curtain Lyman
Howe can project a much larger picture successfully, but
he docs not stint on lighting current, and his pictures are
shown in a really dark house. The dark house is not desir-
able for many reason>. but the lights can be properly installed
so as not to injure the picture. The indirect lighting system
gets the blame for much of the poor quality of the picture,
when it is really the improperly shaded lights on the sides
of the balcony that nearly kill it. These ought to be prop-
erly shaded or extinguished.
As to the amount of current that ought to be used, to
give some figures: The average 9 by 12 foot picture is pro-
jected with about 25 amperes of current, the li.- • -? dis-
tributed over about 108 square feet; with the . otiire
now at the Orpheum, the light is spread over ab^.. -quarc
feet, three times the area. If amperage wore in proportion to
area of picture, the 20-foot picture would require about 75
amperes to obtain the same curtain brilliancy. I unclerstand
that the Orpheum uses 30 amperes for its pictures. Under
the conditions, how can a brilliant, sunshiny picture be ex-
pected? The Sunlight curtain and the indirect lighting sys-
tem form an ideal combination, but they cannot do every-
thing.
.Another thing, too: the pictures at the Orpheum are not
as steady as they ought to be, though Powers Sixes are in
use. Why? Because the intermittent sprockets are allowed
to wear out. The pictures of "Foul Play" jumped noticeably,
which should not be, as Edison films nowadays are works of
art in photography and accuracy. Intermittent sprockets
cost but a trifle to a house like the Orpheum. and unsteadi-
ness in any picture ought not to be tolerated; so much the
less, because the great magnification brings out every particle
of inaccuracy in film or machine. This is no indicati'm that
Powers' No. 6 will not stand the grind; the intermittent
action will, but the hardest wear comes on the spr^jckcts
in any machine.
These remarks are not intended as "knocks"; but the con-
ditions as they exist ought to be corrected, and there is no
better time than the present.
TEACHERS VIEW HISTORICAL FILMS.
Arrangements are being made to show Chicago teachers
the value of the moving picture in lessons on history .\n
exhibition was given at which the teachers of this city and
the Middle West were given a chance to see the manner in
which the most difficult of lessons may be made bright and
interesting to pupils who heretofore have not taken any
particular interest in the doings of the past. It is expected
in the near future that the moving picture will be used to
great advantage in the teaching of a variety of school sub-
jects. History is one of these that lends itself most easily
to the use of the films, and it will be in the teachings of
history that the first bid for the serious attention of educators
will be made.
MORTIMER FILM CLEANING CO. REORGANIZES.
The Mortimer Film Cleaning Company, of Portland. Me..
which manufactures a handy and inexpensive film cleaner,
has recently been reorganized and is now in position to
take care of a more extensive business. The Mortimer Film
Cleaner is now in use in every part of the country and many
enthusiastic testimonials have been received by the manu-
facturers commending its work. For simplicity, this device
has no equal. It is easy of operation and easy to buy. Not
only is it indispensable in the exchange but it is within
reach of the exhibitor and could be used to advantage by
them when dirty film happens to come from the exchange.
Write to the makers at Portland, Me., for information and
prices.
A "egro moving picture fan in Clinton. Iowa, is filing a
charge against the proprietor of a rnoving picture show for
having ejected him on account of his color.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Commissioner Tliompson Heard From
Explains Present Status of Operators in New York City —
Says Apprentice Requirement Stands Uutil Appeal
is Decided.
Recently is was announced in the Moving Picture World
that the law requiring operators to serve an apprenticeship
of six montlis before they could obtain a license to work in
New York City had been declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court. Since that announcement an appeal from
the decision mentioned has been taken by the Department
of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity, under whicli jurisdic-
tion the issuing of operators' licenses comes. Consequently,
until the appeal is decided, the six months' apprenticeship
must be complied with. On this subject Commissioner
Henry S. Thompson, chief of the department, has addressed
a communication to the Moving Picture World as follows:
October 4, 191 1.
Editor Moving Picture World,
Dear Sir: May I ask you to publish prominently
the following memorandum as to the present status
of our work in licensing moving picture operators:
1. Citizenship is no longer required.
2. No license can be granted unless the applicant
shall have served as an apprentice under a licensed
operator for at least six months, and before begin-
ning such apprenticeship, the applicant must register
his name and address, together with the name and
license number of the operator under whom he in-
tends to serve. He must also either bring the oper-
ator with him, or bring the operator's license certifi-
cate and a statement that he is willing to accept the
applicant as his apprentice.
An apprentice is a person who serves another in
order to learn a trade, art or profession.
The constitutionality of the apprenticeship fea-
ture of the law has been questioned in the courts.
A decision has been handed down, but an appeal has
been taken by the city from this decision, so that ap-
prenticeship will be required for several months
longer at least.
3. The above requirements do not apply to persons
who have held 1910 licenses.'
Persons who have not taken the 1910 examination
cannot be examined until they shall have served an
apprenticeship.
4. During the forenoon only of each busmess day,
the departrnent is receiving, at Room No. 1720, Park
Rovv Building, registrations of apprentices, and is
issuing acknowledgments of these registrations
which will authorize the apprentice to be and remain
in the booth and to operate the machine under the
immediate supervision of the operator, who must,
however, remain in the booth while the machine is
actually in operation. Respectfully,
HENRY S. THOMPSON,
Commissioner.
O'KALEMS DINED.
Returning Photoplayers Welcomed Home by Friends and
Given a Square Meal at Marsullo's.
It was a particularly tired and hungry bunch of picture
people that arrived in New York on the big White Star liner
Cedric last Saturday. They were members of the now
famous O'Kalems returning from a four months' picture
making campaign in the Emerald Isle. The home-coming
trip had been unusually rough and even the big Cedric felt
the stress of the passage.
Hoping to alleviate the distress of the picture folk, a "small
and early"' dinner party was organized and tables were laid
at Cafe MarsuUo in 24th Street, and it was a very happy
company that sat down to them about 8 o'clock Saturday
evening. Tiiose present were:
Mr. Sidney Olcotl, Miss Gene Gauntier, Mr. Jack Clark,
Miss Agnes Mapes, Mr. and Mrs. George Hollister, Mr. J. P.
McGowan, Mr. Robert Vignola, and Mr. Farnum, all of the
O'Kaleni^ and Mr. William Wright, general sales manager
of the Kalem Company. Among the invited guests were
Mr. Eugene V. Brewster, editor of the Motion Picture Storv
Magazine, and Mrs. Brewster; Mr. J. P. Chalmers, edito'r
nf the Moving Picture World; Manager Rosenbluh, of the
Greater New York 1-ilm Exchange, and Mr. and Mrs. George
Thomas.
When the O'Kalems had been properly fed. Mr. Wright,
acting as master of ceremonies, called upon Mr. Brewster
for an address of welcome. If there was any lack of good
humor in the party it was quickly dissipated by the well-
suited remarks of Mr. Brewster, who paid a high but de-
served tribute to the good w< rk of the player.*.
Mr. Olcott and other members of the O'Kalems told bits of
their exijcriences while in Ireland and while all of them said
they had a fine time, they agreed that there was no place
like home and that they were glad to be back.
Remarks were also made by Mr. Chalmers, Mr. Rosenbluh
and Mr. Thomas.
The evening passed most pleasantly and the party broke
up at II o'clock to give the very lired O'Kalems a chance
to get a good night's sleep — something they were unable to
get on shipboard.
Tlie Ramdon Sliots of a Picture Fan
I like not this excess of virtue in the photoplay. Souls
with jeweled movements are few and far between, and men
and women in the flesh have no occasion to have their heads
measured for a well-fitting halo. In too many photoplays
the sons of Adam and the daughters of Eve possess all those
superlative virtues and that innocuous perfection which is
generally found in inscriptions over tombstones. I am moved
to speak thusly by reason of a play called "For His Father's
Sake." A nice looking young man sacrifices his honor and
reputation and imperils his liberty all on account of a step-
father. Then he goes West, gets engaged to a girl and gives
her up without a whimper. The girl is willing to marry a
man, whom she hates, because the villain has it apparently
in his power to hurt her lover. Such perfection may exist in
the fine-spun theories of platitudinous philosophers, but flesh
and blood never lives up to such theories.
Have -"ou ever tried to guess whose picture it is when you
came in during the running of any particular reel? Of course,
if you know the faces by heart, you know right away, but
suppose you have a poor memory for faces and you do not
see the trademark. Could you tell then? I think almost
any fan ought to say "yes" to the question. The easiest to
tell, I think, is the Biograph. No matter if you do come in
the middle of the reel, you feel a very subtle but quite elec-
tric tension. You cannot help understanding; no use talking,
they know how to handle the moving picture alphabet and
are past masters in moving picture advanced grammar. They
can disguise the settings of the studio to perfection. It's
quite different with some other makers. You can tell 'them
by the studio ninety-nine times out of a hundred. Now, a
Kalem is easy to tell by the outdoor setting. That is a good
thing to be known by — a characteristic that is always popular
with the fan. You would not think it easy to tell a Gaumont
from a Pathe. Superficial appearances to the contrary not-
withstanding, it is to an old fan just a matter of about thirty
seconds. The Gaumont people more often than not are less
stagy and run more to outdoor settings and in the matter
of choosing fine outdoor settings commend me to this com-
pany that has made such wonderful strides. In the matter
of elegant interior settings, the Pathes are perhaps a shade
better. There is, too, a striking difference in their tinting.
In the matter of costumes and makeup, the Pathes are still
unrixalcd among the foreign picture makers. The titles of
the Pathes are nowadays gotten up in intelligible English
and in that respect the Gaumonts have frequent lapses.
It hurts me and other fans as well to see a big, reputable
film concern do anything that at all looks like and approaches
"faking." A short picture, recently released and called
".'Kmong the Japanese," was incorrectly and misleadingly
labeled. It should have read "Among the Japanese in Chi-
cago." "Orientals Tramping Around the Studio" would have
been another good and appropriate title. It is impossible to
take pictures of Tokyo and Osaka in Chicago. The number
of critical and sharpeyed fans is increasing every day and
they know enough to know that pictures of Japan should be
taken in Japan. P. F.
Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger, prominent theatrical magnates,
who possess the sole right of the Ben Hur production, and
who have recently brought suit against the Aladdin Amuse-
ment Company, of Springfield, Mo., for exhibiting a mov-
in.g picture production of Ben Hur, have been advised by
their coimsel that the defendant has confessed exhibiting
.>ame and as a result has offered $150 and costs for their two
l)revious unauthorized exhibitions. No doubt every exhibitor
iliroughout the United States is aware of the prohibition of
the use of this film, but it seems that some promoter sooner
or later gets foolish and is caught in the bargain. This is
not the only suit brought about by K. & E., as other like
cases are pending in courts of various states.
A Jewish moving picture syndicate has been incorporated
in New York City, which will present Jewish subjects ex- (
clusively. A company of Jewish actors has been engaged,
which will be under the direction of S. Golden.
THK MOVING PICrURK WORLD
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Education and Science
SIMPLIFYING THE TEACHING OF HISTORY.
By W. Stephen Bush.
ALL knowlcilj^i;, the acqiiisilioii oi wliich ilepcnds more
ilirectly on the senses, may be taiinht more ctTectually
thruiiKh picture> than the printed page. Without gi\-
ing,thc principle its widest possible application and conlining
these remarks to one subject alone, for the purpo.se of a
clearer demonstration, it may be stated that history can be
taunlit with greater advantage by tinning pictures than by
means of the movable type, provided of course the making
of >uch pictures is placed in competent haiiils. This applies
both lo elementary and to advanced studies in history.
The essential and not the least valuable part of historical
studies is the understanding of the manners of a people, of
their views of life, as made manifest in striking events of
their history; oi their costumes, their habits, their pleasures,
their social and political institutions. The g'U eminent of
the United States is at the present time utilizing the moving
picture as an accurate historical record by having pictures
made of such original Indian life, manners and customs as
may still be observed within its dominions.
There is no lack of historical knowledge and scholarship,
which may do for the students of the past what the govern-
ment is now attempting to do for the students of the future.
In the study of the two great civilizations, which still form
an integral part of our social, scientific and literary fabric
of to-day. the moving picture would simplify matters im-
mensely and besides give the students far more vivid and
lasting impres>i(>ns than the most eloquent description in
type. The distinct phases of these two civilizations could,
under the guidance of schidars, historians and experienced
pedagogues, be made plain to the average student in com-
paratively few pictures. These few pictures, properly ex-
plained, mi.ght then take the place of a hundred text books.
Take an elementary course in (ireek history for example.
Let two great pictures be made, one representing the
Homeric a.ge. the ^ther representing the I'ericlean age. The
leading incidents of both ages would constitute the parts of
the picture, wliich may be lengthened out to say three or
four thousand feet of film, as the exigencies of the case may
seem to require in the judgment of the experts. Patrician
Rome. Republican Rome, Imperial Rome might, roughly
speaking, constitute another course in moving pictures.
In the production of such reels of historical knowledge,
the co-operation of the best scholars, historians and peda-
gogic experts could no doubt be secured, for there is not an
atom of controversial matter in any of these subjects.
Coming to the Christian era and the middle ages and at
last within hailing distance of our own times, the difficulties
would perhaps be greater, but they would by no means be
insuperable. Even the crude efforts of film makers, who had
no assistance from competent scholars, constitute convincing
proof, that in competent hands the historical film will de-
velop into an educational factor nf incalculable value. Out
of even these crude films much could be learned of the cos-
tumes of the people, for in that detail even the layman is
bound to make an effort at being accurate. I could name a
number of such historical pictures, which, while manifestly
full of imperfections, are not without a certain educational
benefit to ail who see them. One company of film makers,
the Edison Company, has lately attempted to film interesting
events in Revolutionary history, and while there is too much
of the "historical novel" idea about some of the films to
make them of any real value to a class of children or to a
student of history, they posses one meritorious feature in
showing the actual locality where the events sought to be
portrayed have taken place. This is notably true of the
picture showing the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. .\\\ the
scenes in the picture were taken on the site where the fort
stood and where the capture ""d the scenes leading up to it
actually occurred.
What is true of history applies with equal force to geog-
raphy, which indeed has always largely been taught by pic-
tures, but never systematically by moving pictures of things,
places and men, taken on the spot and reproduced just as
taken in an other part of the globe It is equally obvious
that the e.xacl sciences can be taught most effectually by
moving pictures. As soon as scliolars, scientists anci educa-
tors realize the possibilities of the picture as a teaching agent,
practical steps will no doubt be taken to change these pos-
sibilities int(j realities. In several states in the union there
has been lively agitation to enlist the picture as an aid and
factor in popular education, and the legislature oi W isconsin
has at its last session appropriated a large amount of money
for the purchase of educational films and moving picture
iiiacliiiies to be used in the schools of the State.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN GERMANY.
SuiiK- tiiiu- ago, say.s the (jcrmaii trade paper. "Der Kine-
matograph." |)ublished at Dusseldorf, Dr. Edgar .-Mfred
kegener and Director v. Hanstein, of Berlin, have organized
a committee lor the purpose of inducing eminent men of
science to give lectures on moving pictures of a scientific
character. This committee is a branch oi the society calle<l
"Science For All," which has among its officers several
high and distinguished officials of the Prussian government,
an admiral in active service, a number of pr<.)ies«i>rs at
various universities, among them Professor Hugo Mueiis-
terberg, the well-known "exchange professor ' at Cambridge,
Mass. The King of Wurtemberg has accepted the office of
honorary president and has consented Xo open the lirst ex-
hibition, which is to take place in Berlin in a few weeks at
the latest. The exhibition is called by the (ierman paper
"Academic Course of Instruction by Cinematography." The
committee has succeeded in inducing C(niiit Zeppelin, or
"dirigible" fame, to deliver a lecture on aeronautics, which
will be accompanied by a series of very interesting and
brand new moving pictures. Lectures on pathological sub-
jects have likewise been prepared and the pictures showing
experiments with serum are all ready. Assistants of the
late Professor K,och are busy with taking pictures, in-
tended to illustrate the symptoms, development and cure
of the so-called "sleeping sickness." Exhibitions are to be
given three times weekly, two on week days and one on
Sunday. The price of admission is about fifteen cents in
.American money. The public generally is invited to
attend.
THE GROWING OF A PLANT.
.Another instructive Pathe film illustrates the .urnwing of
a plant. .Attention is drawn to the fact that the picture shows
the plants growth as being 800 times faster than is its natural
time to germinate and develop. Beginning with the seed.
from which the small root is seen pushing its way down into
the soil and throwing out other rof)ts, the seedling begins to
develop and its upward growth is very plain.
-A full-grown plant of the Peninsula variety is next shown,
upon which the flowers grow in almost a magic-like manner,
but the rapidity of the growth does not rob it of its natural-
ness, and it is most interesting to watch the growth of the
stem and the appearance of the buds and their further open-
ing into the full flower. .A flower of the hyacinth family is
next shown; it is evident that this is a flower which is espe-
cially selected for its adaptability to the science of cine-
matography. Rising up from its cup-shaped cluster of leaves,
the flower grows and unfolds it many bell-shaped, lily-like
flowers, until it has attained its full height, presenting a
pleasing appearance, and recording a beautiful illustration.
A group of full-grown flowers is next used for the especial
purpose of showing the effect of the .Autumn winds upon
them.
Swaying and bending until they cannot again stand upright
they shed their seed upon the ground and thus secure their
own reproduction another season, conveying to the student
the idea of the value of the wind in causing plants to shed
their seed and continue their own life from year to year.
Lovers of flowers and nature, together with students, will
value these pictures: to the children they ate exceedingly
instructive, and to those who have no educational tastes (if
such there be) the whole series is very beautiful.
200
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Music for the Picture
By CLARENCE E. SINN
A DRUMMER writes: "I am thinking of buying a
complete outfit of efTects and going on the road
playing two or three night stands. 1 am experienced
in putting on sound effects. It is a work that I like. Now
I want 3'our advice; do you think it would pay me to buy a
complete outfit and work the way 1 mentioned, and what
salary do you think I ought to ask for doing the above?"
(I omit the name and address of the writer.)
Giving advice is an easy matter; giving sound, practical
advice is another thing. It's almost as hard as following
any kind of. advice, which is the hardest proposition of all.
There are many things which would have a bearing on the
question in the above letter. In the first place, he evidently
has no outfit of his own, though he says he is an experienced
man. One would think he would like to have a complete
outfit of his own just on general principles, even if he did
not undertake the venture in question. But aside from that,
I think if it was myself contemplating this thing, that I
would address the people I expected to do business with —
i.e., the managers. A neatly written form letter setting
forth my proposition briefly and exactly would probably be
an inexpensive starter. Have this printed on a good quality
of paper (no cheap work) and mail it to managers of moving
picture theaters. I should figure as nearly as possible my
probable weekly expenses and add a fair wage to that in
order to arrive at an idea of the remuneration to be asked.
It might be considered good business to add interest on
money invested, but that is a matter which would depend
upon other circumstances. There are two proverbs, trite
but true, which are applicable. First: "Nothing venture,
nothing win." Second: "Begin nothing of which you have
not well considered the end." I should suggest to the writer
that he first post himself thoroughly; second, to be sure he
can deliver the goods. Then get .out and toot your horn —
let folks know you have the goods. I might also call your
attention to the fact that the Moving Picture World is the
one medium through which to notify moving picture people
that you have something in the moving picture line, whether
buying or selling. This young man contemplates selling his
services, talents and experience to managers of moving pic-
ture theaters. This paper is read by every one of them in
North America and most of those in other English speaking
countries.
,_ The following suggestions are offered:
"Foul Play" (Edison), First Reel.
1. Neutral till change of scene.
2. Livelier (any intermezzo) till Robert exits.
3. Dramatic till "Robert's Father."
4. Same as No. i till "General Rolleston and His Daughter."
5. Bright waltz till check is shown.
6. Neutral (something like "Passion," by Helf & Hager)
till two men enter.
7. Semi-pathetic ("Apple Blossoms") till "His Guilty Con-
science," etc.
8. Pathetic till "Convicted for Another's Crime," then
9. Dramatic (softly) till jury stands up; increase in intensity
till Robert's father goes to him.
10. Pathetic till close.
Second Reel.
1. Neutral ("Little Trifler." by George Bernard) till change.
2. Hurry, p. and f., according to action, till shake hands.
3. At change of scene, soft agitato till Robert conceals
pistol and exits.
4. Waltz till Bulletin Board.
5. Intermezzo till "Wylie, mate of the Prosperine."
6. Short mysterious (heavy) till change.
7. Neutral till "Preparing to Sink the Ship."
8. Mysterious-gloomy, till "Land at Last."
9. "Autumn Breezes" (Leo Feist) till "Land at Last."
10. (Warning cue: "Where is Helen?") Wait till Arthur
sinks in chair, then dramatic music till close.
Third Reel.
1. Intermezzo, "Martinique" (by Loraine) till "General
Rollinson Leaves to Search the Seas."
2. Agitato (for vision) till change of scene.
3. "Reign of the Roses" (by Ellis Brook; till "Helen Tells
Robert's I'ather of His Safety."
5. "Reconciliation" (by Theo. Bendix) till Robert climbs
aboard ship.
6. At change to street scene, Wylie recognizes Robert, agi-
tato till "Justice at Last."
7. Dramatic till shot.
8. Pathetic till close.
Through courtesy of Mr. Grover Kayhart, I am enabled
to submit the following suggestions of appropriate music to
be used in Kalem's pretention- release, "The Colleen Bawn":
"Colleen Bawn" (Kalem), First Reel.
I, Paddy Carey. 2, St. Patrick's Day. 3, Wearing of the
Green. 4, College Hornpipe. 5, Irish Washerwoman. 6,
Come Haste to the Wedding. 7, The Girl I left Behind Me.
8, My Lodgings on the Cold Ground. 9. Colleen Bawn.
10, The Brown Maid. 11, Aileen Aroon. 12. Gramachree.
Second Reel.
13, Lough Sheeling. 14, The Fairy Boy. 15, The Song of
Sorrow. 16, Killarney. 17, The Dear Irish Boy. 18, Pretty
Girl Milking Her Cow. 19, Crooghan a Vence. 20, Kath-
leen Mavourneen. 21, Molly Bawn. 22, Woods of Green
Erin. 23, The Groves of Blarney. 24, Moll Roone.
Third Reel.
25, I'm Leaving Old Ireland. 26, Shamama Hulla. 27, I
Once Had a True Love. 28, 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer.
29, The Angels Whisper. 30, Low Backed Car. 31, Cushla
Machree. 32, Fagan. 33, Kitty Tyrell. 34, Kathleen Aroon.
35, Cean Dubh Delish. 36, Sly Patrick.
For the benefit of those who have not these numbers or are
unable to get them, I will explain that Nos. i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
--, 30, 33 and 36 are lively tunes. No. 8 is also known by the
title, "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms."
Nos. 9, II, 15, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 29, 31 and 34 are senti-
mental and plaintive in character. No. 23 ("The Groves of
Blarney") is said to be an ancient Irish tune from which
Thomas Moore took the melody, "The Last Rose of Sum-
mer." The other numbers are characteristic Irish tunes, and
are all very appropriate.
MORE HELP FOR PICTURE PIANISTS.
Elsewhere in this issue will be found the advertisement of
Mr. Walter C. Simons, who has something of interest to say
to pianists who are playing in picture, vaudeville and dramatic
theaters. Mr. Simons is qualified to give instruction as to the
proper method of playing picture and vaudeville accompani-
ments. He has filled the position of pianist in various thea-
ters of the West and was pianist for Lyman Howe for one
year; he also has a number of song successes to his credit,
which places him in the composer class. Wherever Mr.
Simons has appeared, either in pianologue or as accompanist,
his work has been characterized as a feature of the enter-
tainment bj' the critics. He is a young man of pleasing ad-
dress and speaks with authority upon his chosen subject.
HANDSOME LOBBY DISPLAY FOR "HANDS ACROSS
THE SEA."
Two special posters, one mammoth lobby hanger, a com-
plete set of 8 X 10 actual photos and an interesting eight-page
booklet, liberally illustrated, make up the line of advertising
matter prepared for the new American Eclair Company's
initial production in two reels, "Hands Across the Sea in
'76." The posters and lobby hanger are superbly litho-
graphed in six colors, the latter measuring 42x84 inches and
is the first of its character ever made to order by a litho-
grapher for a regular release. The photos are intended for
display in frames in theater lobbies, while the booklets may
be secured from the company in quantities for local distribu-
tion.
.All exchanges will display an advance showing of samples,
and bookin.gs for the production should be made early to
avoid disappointment. '
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WHEN I called at the Tliompsoii Music Publishing
Co.'s offices (145 .\. Clark St.) and a^ked for new;^.
they said, "Plavc you heard Kay Samuels sin^j; that
'Honkty Tcnkcy Alonkey Kag'?" 1 hadn't then, but made
it my business to do so. She was singing over at the Lyda
Theater, way out on 4Sth Avenue, but I needed n<» guide
to show nie the way — all I had to do was to locate the big
noise, and that was the audience applauding Kay. "The
Rag Time Kid." She is a riot and then a few. She has a
fine vehicle in the "Honkey Tonkey Monkey Kag" dme of
the hits of the house of Thompson) and she niakes the most
of it. A unique dance she introduces in this number adds
not a little to its success, but the fact remains that the
"Monkey Rag" is an easy winner. There are a lot of good
Thompson songs on the market now, but they are playing
this one for first, place .ind show and it looks like a safe bet
all around. It is one of their best sellers and you who have
not yet been captivated by its peculiar
rhythm and melody will be before the
season is over, for like Gene Fields'
Goblins, "it will git you if you don't
watch out." At a song contest held
at the Saratoga last week, Ray Sam-
uels took nine encores and the prize
with "Honkey Tonkey Monkey Rag."
This is the same number that Miss
Sophie Tucker put over in fine style
at Hammerstein's Victoria while in
New York. I didn't hear her. but the
report- were good — and you know
what MiiS Tucker can do with a live
song. Earl Flynn, who played in the
"Merry Merry" with Miss Tucker is
also featuring this song.
Margaret Marlow and four Picks
are taking five and six encores with
the "Monkey Rag." I hear Miss Mar-
low is revising her act and will add
another Thompson song.
Les Copeland, of Dockstader's Min-
strels, will feature a new Thompson
song which he now has in rehearsal.
"Monkey Rag" will be given a con-
spicuous place on the bill.
I can't remember a season which
has been so replete with good catchy
songs as the present one. The pub-
lishers are delivering the goods and
if our singers fail to 'put 'em across,"
it will not be from lack of material. Leo
Freidman, whose name is a household
word, has a couple of encore getters in
and "Be Good." and has just turned out another one that is
a pippin. "When You Look for the Eyes That .\re Looking
for You" — that's the name of it. arwl when you hear it you
will sit up and take notice. Leo Freidman writes and pub-
lishes his own songs, and starts them on their merry way,
and when they look like a good safe investment, turns them
over (for a small consideration) to some other publisher,
and thereafter has nothing to do but lean back and hire
a clerk to count his money. Isn't Leo the philanthropic
boy? The other day a dreamy-eyed youth called on him
with a manuscript of an "original" song he wished to dis-
pose of. Leo ran his eye over it. "Wh^re did you get this?"
he asked. "Out of my head," was the reply. "All alone?"
"Yes, sir," was the proud reply. "I congratulate you," said
Leo. "\Vhy, if a thing like that ever got in my head I'd
have to send for the doctui."
Talking about good songs, there has stepped into the
limelight recently a young Southern composer, E. Clinton
Keithley by name, with a song which bears all the signs of
a long, steady seller — one of those songs folks like to hear
today and next week and next year as well. "A Garland of
Old Fashioned Roses" is the title. Take a peek at the
chorus:
r^^SI^'
Hurrv Back. Dearie.
".\ garland of old fashioned rose, sweetheart. I bring to you.
Roses I gathered in love-land, dreaming »wcct dreams of you.
Each rose, dear, a message is breathing, tender and fond and
true,
This garland of old fashioned roses, sweetheart, I bring to
you."
Hasn't that got the real sentimental savor? The words arc
by C. H. Musgrovc, and Mr. Keithliy has given them a beau
tiful musical setting. The song is published by'Forster, Mu-!c
I'liblishur." 529 S. Wabash .\vcnuc, with offices in 60 Grand
< )pera House Block, Chicago. He has recently taken over
tiie catalog of the Johnson Publishing Co. "This include*
among other songs: "ril Mict You on the Golden Shore,"
".Some Day You'll Lo\l- Me," "The Girl for Me," and "Lucy
Lee." but the number they are concentrating upon is "Gar-
land of Old Fashioned Roses," and I believe their faith
in thi< nunibpf i- justified. Mr. E. Clinton Keithley is
manager for the Forster Music
Publishing Company. In addition
to being a composer he is also a
singer of ability and has sung with
"Natiello and His Band," "Kirkhamp's
Band" and other high-class organiza-
tions.
Betts & Binner ( H. B. Binner,
Mgr.), Suite 506, 145 \. Clark St.. are
in the procession with a bunch of
songs which look good to me. The
numbers which caught my eye were
"Oh. That Musical Dream" (a rag-
song, also suitable for a "double"),
"Someone Dreams of Someone" (bal-
lad), "Laughing Eyes" (Indian song),
and "That Funny Melody" (rag). I
have had no opportunity of hearing
these numbers sung in public as yet.
but have heard good reports from
uninterested people and, as I said be-
fore, they look good to me. I shall
review them further at another time.
The following singers are doing the
"publicit>'" work: Jerry Sullivan, Geo.
.\ Little. Morris La Vail, .^aron Roth,
and C. Wynne Patterson.
Then there is "The House of Bal-
lads." ^'ou know where, what and
who that is; sure. Everybody knows.
On the door it reads: "Tell Taylor.
Music Publisher, Room 40. Grand
Opera House." That is the Chicago
office, of course. Now if Tell Taylor
had never given u? anything more than "Down by the
Old Mill Stream." that alone would have been sufficient
warning for calling his factory "The House of Ballads,"
luit it is not his only song; not by a jugful. He has
written and published a bale of high-steppers, and as I
heard he was just putting out a few new ones, I
thought I would run up and tell — don't hit me. I wasn't
going to make tliat gray-whiskered pun on his name It
was Charley Hudson I wanted to tell about this new depart-
ment in the Moving Picture World. Charley is the local
representative for Tell Taylor. "Hello, Sinn," says he. "What
ca'n I do you for?" Just kidding, you know; Charley wouldn't
"do" anybody or — I came near saying "anything." but that
would be wrong, for Charley Hudson does things. .Anyhow,
I found him all enthused up about the new Tell Taylor cata-
logue in general and "When We Were Sweethearts" in par-
ticular. "It's a peach," said he; "wait till you hear it." I
did. It is.
This is a companion to "Down by the Old Mill Stream"
and they expect it to make as big a hit. "It may interest you
to know," said Charley Hudson, "that 'Down by the Old
Mill Stream' has just passed the half-million mark." It did
interest me, and I believe it will also interest the multitude
of singers who helped this song to pass the half-million mark.
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Other eiiciirL- geliers in tlu-ir new catalog are ''Uavy Jones
and Hi> Monoplane," a new up-to-date monoplane song, "The
Koses of Erin," a beautiful ballad of "I-"orty Years Ago."
(March song) ;ind "Fare-Thee-W'ell," a "toot-toot" song with
train whi>tlf effect.
Walter Sherwood is featuring the great waltz ballad, "When
We \\'ere .Sweethearts," with Al. G. Fields' minstrels.
Bob and .Mice Longley are featuring "Roses of Erin" over
the Orpheum circuit.
A card from Aurora, 111., says: "Just saw "The Three Amer-
ican Comiques' at the Fox Theater. They are using 'Davy
Jones and Hi^ Monoplane.' Biggest thing on the bill — an
absolute rim." (Tell Taylor, publisher.)
Chas. E. Hay, Jerome H. Remick's star band singer, took
charge of the States Vaudeville, Saturday. Sept. 30th. This
is Mr. Hay's third season as manager at the States.
"Oh, You Beautiful Uoll" was being sung and featured
in thirty-live different Chicago theaters last week. Thirty-
five at once in the same town is going some. (Published by
Remick.)
The Loos Bros. (Ernie and Billie) are scoring with their
novelty medleys of choruses from the Remick song catalogue.
Ernie says they have some more catchy ideas in reserve.
The slides to the Remick song hit, "Navajo Rag" are out.
This may well be called a "novelty" set; they are great. The
song promises to be a successor to the famous "Alamo Rag"
produced by this house last year.
Blood & Koeliler have stretched their arms, taken a deep
breath and plunged into the season with their hip pockets full
of Good Ones. Equipped with Viola Victoria, George Lewis,
Chas. Gla?kin and a hc^st of new songs, they are confident of
8 big year. Among the new ones is a winter number that's a
go, entitled "In Snow Time, Dearie." Another is "Your
Heart." Glaskin says this song is the greatest little hand-
getter that has happened "since the golden days of Mark
Antony — whoever he was."
Blood & Koehler have incorporated for $100,000 and expect
to move from their present quarters to a more spacious home
further down the Rialto.
Max Reinold is still with the Harold Rossite.- Music Co.
READING SCRIPTS.
A correspondent wants to know how long it should take
to get action on a story submitted one of the companies.
He complains that he has had to wait two and three weeks.
Some people do not know when they are lucky. Experi-
enced authors allow four or six weeks before they make in-
quiry, but usually they get action before the end of the
fourth week.
In most establishments the scripts are read as rapidly as
they come in, the reader laying aside those which seem to
possess merit and returning the others. Those retained are
read by the editor when his duties permit him and if he likes
the story it is usual to "put it up to" the director who is
to make it, because of a theory that a director cannot make
a good production unless he likes the scenario. All of this
takes time and once the author is assured that the script
has been received the delay is favorable.
REVIEWS OF BOOKS.
"Le Cinematographe."— Tl'.is is a practical handbook, cov-
ering every branch of cinematography. The author, who
writes in French, is Jacques Ducom. The book contains
330 pages and 124 illustrations. It is sold for 6 francs
($1.20). The work is based on the actual experiments and
experiences of the author. He knows the industry from
every point of view, theoretically and practically, and treats
every subject in plain language. His review ot the history
of the invention is exhaustive and of interest not only to
the moving picture man, but to the public generally as
well. For French readers the book is of great value. The
publisher is L. Geisler, i Rue de Medicis, Paris.
C. J. Strahan, principal of the Oakhurst. X. J., school, is
negotiating for the purchase of a moving picture machine
for use in the school nights for the instruction of the pupils.
Box parties in the dining-room window will soon be aus-
gespielt. Certain fairweather friends will also be missing.
Scene from "The Copperhead," Champion Company's Release for October 23rd.
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Projection Department
Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
Motor Generator Set. — 1 Ik- Wt^um l.kciric to. writes:
"I wish to givp a few facts relative to our motor-generator
>ct for u>c on moving picture macliino. Our sets are made
in (liflercnt capacities and voltages The set Mr. Cundy, of
Leadville, Col., a correspondent of your department, is using
IS 50-volt, 25-amperc, direct current generator, direct con-
nected to a 220-volt single phase motor. liy the use of this
set, Mr. Cundy is able to obtain the proper arc voltage, rely-
ing solely upon hib rheostat regulation on the lields of his
generator. At the normal output of this machine, that is, 25
amperes, 50 volts, with the use of proper carbons. 6500
candlepower is normally obtained. By increasing the ampere
output to 30 amperes, the candlepower is raised to 8500. At
0500 candlepower the current consumption is 2 K. W. At
8500 candlepower the current consumption is 2J^ K. W. per
hour. This is on the direct current voltage. If you were
to use iio-volt A. C. and cut down the voltage by the use
of resistance to the proper arc voltage, the current consump-
tion of 21/2 K. VV. would only give 1000 candlepower. The
above are the results of extensive tests made in our factory
on the use of motor-generator sets and mercury arc recti-
fiers for use in moving picture practice. In looking
over the columns of the Moving Picture World, the
writer is very much impressed with the fact that its
mission seems to be that of education for the operators and
wage-earners and, secondarily, for the public through the
managers and operators of moving picture shows. This is
a very commendable feature indeed, and inasmuch as the
moving picture profession can be made an excellent educa-
tional agent, the Moving Picture World is to be compli-
mented for its very able work in this line. We thank you for
the opportunity of explaining our motor-generator set to
your readers."
We are indebted to the correspondent for the information
contained in the letter. .Am I correct in understanding you
to mean that the field regulation automatically regulates the
voltage and amperage? Does the machine within itself, with-
out resistance in serie>. through automatic increase and
decrease of field intensity, maintain a steady, uniform am-
perage at the arc, regardless of variable arc resistance due
to constantly changing arc length? I would suggest to the
correspondent, also to other companies manufacturing like de-
vices, that they make clear, through this department, exactly
what their machines will do and exactly how they do it. If
by such a device an absolutely steady arc can be maintained
without rheostatic resistance, it will cut out an enormous
waste, but the curtain results must be had in brilliant, steady
illumination, also to have any wide use the machine must
be such as can be handled by operators not expert to any
large degree in either electrics or mechanics. Moreover, the
machines must not be prohibitive in cost. If this is a genuine
possibility, it follows that at one operation the current could
be transformed from A. C. to D. C. and at the same time
resistance loss (more than 60 per cent, when working with
1 10 volts) be eliminated. The benefit wo ild be large.
In making these inquiries let it be understood that I am not
questioning the statements of Norfolk or Leadville. We
are not advertising any particular make of goods in this
department and the invitation is extended to any or all who
care to respond. What we most particularly want to settle
is how close the amperage regulation is and how it is done.
The above comments presume the motor-generators to
operate efficiently — i.e.. with low percentage of mechanical
and electrical loss.
The Arc. — .\thens. Ga.. writes: "In your comment on my
last letter you asked Dr. Ciage. of Cornell University, to ex-
plain to us the action of the electric arc. and why it is lu-
minous; also why the cr«.jr forms only on the po-itive car-
bon. I am awaiting his reply with much interest I have myself
made an especial study of the electric arc during the past
six or eight months and have received valuable information
from the professor of physics and electrical engineer of the
University of Georgia. If you had published all my last
letter it would have shown that it was not so much the arc
I was discussing as the fact that light propagates in a wave
motion and not by straight lines. If I thought it would help
our brother 'ipcralora 1 woui.i .iii. lupi an explanation myself
through the Department, though I doubt if yourself or the
•operators would believe. I'or myself, I cannot help but be-
lieve. But let me say that this has not been thought out
by me. I have gotten what knowledge I possess by hard
study and competent instruction. Here are a few hints
affording an avenue of study to those who may desire to
follow the matter up. I want to recommend a book, 'The
New Knowledge,' by fi. K. Duncan. I don't know what the
chemical action at the arc is. It is only the electrical that
is of interest to us. You say the accepted theory is that the
current travels from positive to negative. This is the ac-
cepted theory, but only for convenience in expression. In
reality the current does no such thing. If there is any travel
from one on through the other, it is the reverse. Better
than this, however, it is a bombardment of electrical charges
in motion. Mr. Edison practically told us this in his defini-
tion of a volt, in reply to your letter to him last year. The
electronic theory teaches that negative electricity is made
up of charges called corpuscles, or electrons. These cor-
pusles have an enormous velocity of from 10,000 to 90,000
miles per second. They have a mass equal to one one-thou-
sandth of a hydrogen atom. They discharge electrified
bodies. They cause phosphorescence in bodies which they
strike. They give rise to heat in bodies which they strike.
They communicate mechanical motion to bodies which they
strike. The electronic theory also teaches that static elec-
tricity is due to the action of these corpuscles at re>t; that
electric current is due to their action in motion, no matter
what the conductor may be. That light and radiations are
due to disturbances in the surrounding ether caused by a
change in the motion of the corpuscles. .-Ml this is gleaned
from the volume before named. In his book Mr. Duncan
says: 'What positive electricity is, nobody knows. It has
either no mass or very little. It seems to exist in particles
the size of atoms. In fact, the size of the atoms seems to
determine the size of the positive electricity with it. Posi-
tive electricty is never obtained free from atoms ' Positive
particles carry positive, not negative electricity. Their veloc-
ity is much less than that of corpuscles. Their mass is a
thousand times as great as that of a corpuscle. Now with
these facts, for they are facts, cannot we reason why the
positive carbon, or electrode, will waste away much faster
than the negative? Were the arc in a perfect vacuum, the
proportion would be i.ooo to i in favor of the positive. Also
is it not easily reasoned why the energy expended would be
transformed into heat at or near the surface of the positive;
also why the positive would be depressed: and that with
A. C. there would be no crater at all and that the li^ht
would not be divided between the two carbons as you claim,
but would come probably from the white-hot ends of the
carbons or from the arc stream itself? .Also, that the light
is not exactly proportional to the amperage, but more nearly
proportional to the energy? For information of this sort.
I refer to F. B. Crocker's 'Electric Lighting.' Vol. II. 1
trust this will interest you. even though you disagree. I
shall continue my study of the arc and. if you so desire, will
occasionally drop a line to the Department."
The matters you have set forth are highly theoretical.
Athens, and at the end do not. it seems to me. agree with
fact. There is a crater, though comparatively small, on both
A. C. carbons The illumination is proportional, or very
nearly so. to the amperage, not the energy. Witness the
series arc system where voltage mounts to thousands and
amperage is ten. Moreover, the voltage at a projection arc
is approximately 50 (D. C. ). while the amperage has wide
range. That part of your argument, it seems to me. does
not hold water very woll.
Generator Windings and Eflfect Thereof. — Leadville, Colo.,
writes: "I am enclosing a sketch in which you will notice I
have numbered the main circuit (1) and the field circuit (2)
and I am using this diagram for reference in-tead of the one
printed (which I also enclose). a« it is a little plainer.
Now. current is generated by a conductor cutting lines of
magnetic force (or vice versa* and when the armature
revolves the wires wound on it cut through the lines of force
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set up by the slight residual magnetism which is retained
by the iron in the field poles. This sets up a current in the
armature which is carried to the commutator in the arma-
ture brushes and out to circuit No. i (which is the main
circuit).
"A certain part of this current is deflected through the
shunt ctmnection (2) to the field rheostat (regulating the
amount of thi> flow) and back into the field winding, which
in turn builds up the fields, causing the production of more
lines of force, thus increasing the current in the armature,
and this continues until the machine is up to speed.
"Now, follow the 'juice' from the brush when the arc is
burning. It leaves the positive brush and goes through the
main circuit. If there is very little resistance on the circuit,
practically all the current will go through this circuit instead
of forcing its way through the field rheostat, and thus cut
down the field, and so in turn reduces the main current; but
if the resistance on the main circuit is high, it forces the
'juice' through the field rheostat and builds up the field and
increases the flow on the main circuit. Of course, in the
foregoing, by 'flow' I mean amperage.
"Now, I do not say that this theory is correct; it is simply
the idea 1 have, and I am anxious for corrections from any-
one who really knows if I am in error.
"I notice 'Galveston, Tex.,' is in nrint with a little expla-
nation of our difficulty, and I think he is right as far as he
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goes, but the main thing we are trying to find out concerns
amperage or current and not voltage or E. M. F.
"My contention in the main is that on a small generator
the arc resistance is enough to control the light in itself
without any additions.
"I have no data at hand, but I think that you will find the
resistance of an ordinary arc using y% carbons is consider-
able, which fact is proved by the intense heat generated. I
remember conducting a little experiment once (without the
knowledge of the light company). I had a 250-arapere am-
meter and hooked two No. 2 wires to their street car mains
with a water rheostat. I fixed two Yf, carbons y% of an inch
apart and struck an arc with an old file (Oh! you pre-Edison
lamp days!). I had the ammeter in the circuit and by means
of the rheostat gradually increased the current. The am-
meter indicated right along up to 85 amperes and then,
although I cut a lot more resistance out, it refused to move,
and I think I must have had practically all resistance out,
but still the carbons would only take the 85 amperes, with
an unlimited supply on the line. Possibly that will account
for something, and that was on a 530-volt circuit, so that on
a 50-volt circuit they would take quite a little less.
"I hope a real E. E. will be interested enough to take this
up and enlighten my understanding."
First of all, Leadville, I want to compliment you on your
frank admission that you may possibly be wrong. It is a
rare virtue among men, the general idea being to become
insulted if one even intimates possibility of such a thing. An
arc generates resistance according to its length and the
amount of current flowing. With the ordinary D. C. projec-
tion arc we calculate this resistance as equal to a 45-volt
drop; i.e., it requires a consumption of energy equal to 45
volts to force the current across the arc. With .\. C. the arc
is shorter and we find that about 35 volts only are consumed
in overcoming the resistance of the air space. Using the
well-known formula, we find the resistance of a 30-ampere
arc to be (figuring 45-volt drop) i^ ohms. Now, if we in-
crease the amperage to 60. using the same formula, we find
we have only 45/60 of an ohm resistance in the arc. while if
we reduce the amperage to 20, we have more than 2 ohms,
assuming the voltage drop and arc length to remain the same.
If this theory is in error, let some one point it out. If it is
correct, then it follows that, with the ordinary dynamo, run-
ning an arc without resistance would be an electrical im-
possibility, for the reason that to do so it would be necessary
to maintain the amperage absolutely without change. The
instant it increased a trifle the resistance would decrease
and thi, would operate to instantly increase the amperage
still more, again decreasing the resistance until there would
be, to all intents and purposes, a short circuit pulling all the
wires would carry or the dynamo produce. Vice versa, if
the amperage started to decrease, the opposite condition
would obtain and the resistance mount until the arc broke.
That is what I meant when I said a projection arc could not
be hitched to an ordinary dynamo — to the street mains, if
you please, without re>i^tance in series other than that of
the arc itself.
According to my understanding of your letter and sketch,
when the arc resistance increases, thus tending to reduce
amperage, there is more current forced through the field
rheostat, strengthening the field and forcing amperage through
the increased arc resistance until the normal is again
reached; also that the reverse takes place when the amper-
age rises above normal, thus reducing the arc resistance.
Accepting this as fact (readers must remember that the elec-
trical processes described at length actually take place prac-
tically instantaneously), can one dynamo be used for more
th<in one amperage? In other words, can the field rheostat
be set for different amperages?
Amplifying, for the benefit of those not versed in genera-
tion of current, let me say that the current is generated, as
Leadville has said, by wires cutting what are called lines of
force. An electrical conductor moved in a magnetic field
will generate a current which will move at right angles to
the line of motion. In a generator are what are called poles.
These are merely chunks of soft iron about some portion
of which are wound wires. These wires (insulated) are
connected with the brushes and form what is called a "shunt"
circuit (by-path). These poles are nothing more or less
than magnets and the more current passes over the field
wires the more heavily will the magnets be charged. Now,
from the north pole of the magnet so formed, to the south
pole, magnetism is constantly passing in what is called "lines
of . force." The stronger the magnets are the more of these
lines of force there will be per square inch of magnet sur-
face, and the more lines the more current per wire on the
armature, hence on the circuit. The wires of the armature
in revolving cut these lines of force at approximately right
angles, and in so doing generate current which flows out
over the lines of the circuit and is used in light and power.
Crudely and very briefly, this is the operation of a generator
(dynamo). Now suppose you have a generator capable of
producing 100 amperes at no volts and a wire capable of
carrying it, and that those wires are hitched to an arc lamp.
The amperage is equal to the voltage divided by the resist-
ance in ohms; hence, taking the arc resistance at iVz ohms,
we should immediately get abut 73 amperes. As a matter
of fact, however, we would have in effect a short circuit. In
fact, we would actually have one when we struck the arc.
Now. if the field rheostat will operate to prevent this and
maintain an approximately stead}' amperage, well and good.
The saving would be enormous in the elimination of other
resistance. That is why I am giving so much space to this
discussion. If the time has come when we can kick the
rheostat out the door and still get just as excellent results,
we shall be saving more than half the projection current
expense. With 220 volts we will be saving enormously.
Using no volts through a rheostat we waste more than half
the energy registered on the meter. With 220 volts we use
about 50 volts and waste the rest. That is why I consider this as
one of the most important discussions that have taken place
in this department since its inception. Leadville. Norfolk
and Galveston have our thanks for their contributions. Don't
be afraid of treading on the editor's toes. We want the
truth and the straight of this matter. In re-drawing the
sketch I added the "2" which is below the fixed magnets, as
this, as I understand it, is a necessary part of the shunt
circuit.
Lenses and Generator Sizes. — Portland. Ore., writes: "(i)
What size projection lens is right for a i2xi4-foot picturi?
at 74 feet? (2) What size lens would you advise for dis-
solver? (3) What size (K. W.) generator would be required
to handle an Edison Exhibition machine, a double dissolver.
and 125 sixteen C. P.. iio-volt lamps? I hope I am not
asking too much and that I shall receive reply in next issue."
Those who wish prompt replies should ask questions in
amp'le time, as on long distance matter there is delay all
around. If immediate reply is imperative, enclose one dollar
and reply will be made by mail. .-Ml queries are replied to
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in the earliest possible issue. Next, allow iiic to correct
not only you but about everyone else. I know of 110 such
thing as a "double" dissoiver. Every dissolvcr is "double"
so far as lenses, lanipliousc, etc., arc concerned. The proper
term, therefore, is simply "dissoiver." About everyone con-
nected with the business commits this error, keplyinjj to
your queries: (l) liy size 1 take it you mean focal IcnRth.
If you mean diameter, I would use an ordinary projection
lens. If you mean focal length, you will have to figure that
out for yourself to get accurate results, since the variation
of as much as 1/64 of an inch in width (wo don't take the
height into account in figuring) of aperture would mean a
lot on the screen. If you have a handbook, see page 68. If
not, then measure the exact width of your aperture with an
inside caliper. Multiply the throw in feet by tlu- exact
width of aperture in the fraction of an inch and divide the
result by the desired width of picture, in feet. Supposing
your aperture to be exactly 15/16 of an inch wide. The prob-
lem would be 74x15/16 divided by 14. The result would be
the equivalent focus of lens required. This is as close as
you can cf)me to it with the cheap, inaccurate projection
lenses, (i) I would by all means get half-size projection
lenses. Their E. F. may be found in the same manner ex-
cept that we use 3 as the width of aperture, thus: 74x3
divided by 14. (3) Your question is too ambiguous. You
may use anywhere from .'5 to 45 ani[)eres of current on the
projection lamp (I assume it is D. (".) and from 15 to 25
amperes on each dissoiver lamp. Your 16 t". P. lamps will
require approximately 65 watts to the lamp, or a total of
about 8,000 watts. Deciile what amperage you propose to
use on the various lamps, then add the entire amperage of
all lamps together, allowing l/j ampere to each incandescent
globe, and multiply by no. This will give you the total
wattage Divide this by 1,000 and you have the K. W. You
should allow a liberal margin over this. It never pays to
work a generator up to capacity. Supposing you propose
using 15 amperes on each dissoiver lamp and 30 on the
machine. This would mean, including the incandesccnts, 125
amperes, which multiplied bv no shows 13,750 watts, or
nearly 14 K. W. However, this may be greatly modified if
you do not run the machine lamp or dissoiver at the same
time, and probably only a portion of the incandesccnts when
the arc is burning. A 30-ampere, iio-volt arc consumes 3.3
K. W. Half of your incandesccnts would use up about an
equal amount, so that if you only burned that much at one
time you could get along nicely with a seven or eight K. \V.
generator. However, so many equations enter into the
matter that I can give you no definite answer. I have shown
you how to figure it though, and no doubt you can do the
rest. Mind you, though, these figures only hold good for the
arc when using rheostatic resistance. If I were you I would
investigate the generator similar to the one used by Norfolk,
Va., or Leadville. Colo. You will probably save money by
doing it.
Attaching Motor. — Mr. J. Roy Hunt, manager and owner
of the Belle Theater, Gadsden, Ala., writes: "Noted requests
lecently for method of attaching motor to drive machine.
Am enclosing sketch showing my way of doing it. Rightly
done, it works perfectly. Have used this method for six
years, therefore can say I have given it a fair trial. Its
great feature is that with it you may govern machine speed
absolutely and may stop the machine entirely without stop-
ping motor. Anyone who has used a direct motor drive
knows that when the film jumps, the momentum of the
motor makes it difficult to stop the machine quickly. The
attachment is perfectly simple and, what is more, does not
cost much to make. Get two small sprockets from old bi-
cycles. Pick out a good rear bicycle hub, one in which the
ball-bearings are in good condition. If you can get a coaster
brake hub, so much the better. Get an old sewing machine
belt wheel and, aside from the chain, your material is com-
I>lete. Have some machinist attach the bei. wheel to one
end of the hub shaft, and one of the spr(>ckcts to the other
end. Get a block of wood and cut a recess in one side of it
to fit the hub. By means of a Tietal cap or bar, bolt the
hub securely to the block, resting in the recess. Bolt the
block securely to the machine table board in position shown.
The other sprocket is attached to the end of the takeup belt
pulley with three screws. Connect the two sprockets with
a bicycle chain, being sure to have chain long enough to
allow fot framing of carriage. If takeup pulley does not
move with carriage, grooved puileys and round belt may
be used ii;5.tead of chain and sprockets. Under the machine
table fix a lever, with a quadrant having notches, carrying
an id'er as shown. The motor may be any kind of one-
speed type. Put fin a spool for a temporary pulley and lag
it up with tape (having idler set up tight) until machine runs
at highest speed you use. Then get a pulley made that size
for tite mcUui, with wide flanges so belt cannot jump otf
wli.n it is slack. He sure to have idler wheel good and
wide so it will always be sure to catch the belt. I hope yon
can understand all this. The description is complicated, but
the device is really quite simple."
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I believe. Friend Hunt, the description, together with the
sketch, both of which are excellent, will enable anyone to
build the device. It looks very practical and very good to
me. One thing, however, I will mention. I should say it
would be necessary to have the block of wood extend over
the table in order to bring the sprockets in line with each
other, unless both sprocket and belt wheel be placed on same
side of hub. As you have it, I don't think the block could
be more than an inch wide, and how you could use a bicycle
hub, which is about 4 inches long, I don't quite see, unless
you put an extension on the table board. The extension
would, however, be an easy matter, and really the device
impresses me as the best motor connection I have seen to
date. Many thanks for submitting it.
Machine Trouble. — Oakland, Calif., writes: "Have a Pathc
and a Motiograph, 1908 Model. Pictures projected by the
Pathe are all right, but on the Motiograph they are very
unsteady. There is a side movement and occasionally they
jump up and down. Can you suggest remedy? Being new
at the business, I do not know the names of all the machine
parts. Where can I get a catalogue showing them?"
I will request the makers of the machine to send you a
catalogue of parts. The movement is not the fault of the
machine. It is due to the fact that it is out of adjustment
or else badly worn. On pages 120-21-22-23 and 24 of your
handbook you will find detailed instruction on the Motio-
graph mechanism. The jump may be due to worn intermit-
tent sprocket teeth, or to lost motion between star and cam.
It may also be due to the tension springs not exerting suffi-
cient pressure on the film. As it only occurs "once in a
while," I presume the trouble lies in the springs. They are
too loose and allow the film to overshoot a little whenever a
bad patch goes through. Examine them. If worn quite
thin, get a new pair. If not, then place a small round rod
or screwdriver blade under them and pull outward while
running the rod up and down under the spring. Thus you
will bow them out and get more pressure. If there is much
lost motion in the intermittent sprocket, take it out as per
instructions in handbook. If intermittent sprocket teeth are
much worn, get a new one. Side motion may be due to (a)
tension springs loose and working from side to side. Tighten
screws holding them; (b) top gate idler having lots of side
motion. Take side motion out. (c) Intermittent sprocket
having side motion. I have not a 1908 model at hand, but
on the 1909 model there is no adjustment possible to elim-
inate side motion in the intermittent sprocket. However, it
is exceedingly unlikely that the Motiograph would ever de-
velop much side motion in the intermittent sprocket. You
may therefore look to "a" or "b" for the trouble. It is
possible that your whole machine moves slightly every time
the crank goes round. This gives rhythmic side motion on
the screen. Remedy is to anchor the machine more firmly.
Law: Volt Drop. — Brooklyn. N. Y.. writes: "This is the
first time 1 have bothered you and I hope you will answer
me. I have heard the six months' apprenticeship law ha*
been declared unconstitutional by the courts. Has it? Doe.«
every operator have to undergo another examination? A
brother operator says they do. I have had an argument. I
claim the voltage drop across the arc is 45 with D. C. and
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35 with A. C. B claims it is but 20 volts with D. C. Which
is correct? He also says that with a 25-ampere, no-volt
rheostat we only have about 19 ampers at the arc. He says
the rheostat has 4.4 ohms resistance, and taking off the drop
of the arc would give 19 amperes. Is this correct?"
The voltage drop is not constant, depending largely on
the length of the arc. It is approximately 35 volts for A. C.
and between 45 and 50 for D. C. To find the amperage, sub-
tract the arc drop from the line voltage and divide by the
number of ohms in the rheostat. To find the ohms in a
rheostat, subtract the arc drop froin line voltage and divide
by amperes flowing. With 25 amperes flowing, the total re-
sistance is equal to no divided by 25 = 4^ ohms. The
rheostatic resistance is (D. C.) no — 45 divided by 25. or 2^
ohms. Witli the ordinary 25-ampere rheostat we will only
actually get from 18 to 20 amperes after it has been used for
a time. This is by reason of the fact that the coils, under
the influence of heat, develop greater re>i>tance as they get
older, thus raising the total resistance opposed to the volt-
age, or flow of current. When this stage is reached (18 to
20 ampers) there is little or no more raise in the resistance
until the coils begin to give out entirely. We then have
1 10 — 45 divided by^say, 19 — for the rheostatic resistance.
It equals practically 3% ohms. The formula on p. 9 of the
handbook should have a " — 45" after the V for D. C, and a
" — 35" after it for A. C. In other words, the numerator of
the letter fraction should read V — 45 when dealing with
D. C, and V — 35 when dealing with A. C. Handljook own-
ers will please turns to page 9 and add this to the numerator
of the letter fraction given under "Rule of Thumb." As to
the law, the non-citizenship clause has been knocked out.
The six months' apprenticeship part also is no more. An
operator holding license may or may not be re-examined
at the discretion of the Department.
Bunch of Queries. — Northfield, Vt., asks: "(i) What makes
D. C. better for projection than A. C? Have never worked
with D. C. (2) What is the principle of the Mercury Arc
Rectifier? (3) There is a rainbow across the screen diag-
onally from center of side to center of bottom. Can find
no explanation for it. (4) Will you explain the tension
equalizer of the Motiograph?"
Back View of Rectifier Panel Showing Wiring
D. C". is superior to A. C. by reason of the fact that the
whole force of the current is expended in the formation of
one crater on the top carbon, whereas with .\. C. its fore*"
is divided between two craters — one on the top and one on
the lower carbon. Naturally the D. C. crater is very much
larger and a much larger per; mtage of the light is available.
Later, when pressure on space is not so great I will explain
more at length if you ask for it. The handbook explain.^
all these matters, however. (2) To enter into a detailed ex-
planation would consume more space than I can spare at
this time. Briefly, the rectifier changes A. C. to D. C. by
alternately taking current from each v/ire of Ihe circuit.
Using the two directions north and south for illustration:
when the current is flowing north it enters the anoid on
one side of the rectifier, but when it starts flowing south it
cannot reverse its direction through the tube and is taken
in from the other side instead, thus producing a pulsating
current in one direction. Herewith you will see cut of
rectifier wiring. (3) In all probability, it is due to wrong
set of carbons or carrying too short an arc. (4) If you
mean the takeup tension, it is very simple. By means of
thumbscrews provided, the idler wheel may be raised or
lowered. By this means tighten the belt by raising the idler,
until the reel barely revolves and takes up the film when tne
reel is full.
Shutter Out. — Cape May, N. J., has trouble setting his
Powers Six shutter. Also wants to know how to take up
lost motion between cam and cross.
It is quite possible that you have one of the old style
shutters, the blade of which was narrower than that now in
use. If so, it would be well to ask the Powers Company to
send you a new, late style shutter blade. Loosen one screw
in outer shutter hub and loosen the other just so you can
slip the shutter by holding flywheel stationary and exerting
a little pressure on shutter blade. Revolve the flywheel back-
ward until intermittent sprocket just begins to move (back-
ward). Be sure to get it right where the sprocket just barely
starts moving and then slip the shutter until the wide blade
(one with stamp on) covers not quite half the upper half of
the lens. Next put in a film and try it out, slipping the shut-
ter little by little until there are no streaks up or down from
letters in the titles. If streaks show both up and down at
the same time the shutter blade is too narrow. When you
get it right, tighten up the screws again. Assuming that
you have the new style carriage, loosen set screw holding
left hand intermittent bushing. In the edge of bushing you
will see two small holes. Insert punch in one of them and
lift up, thus turning the bushing in its bearing. Run the
machine at the same time and be sure not to get it tight
enough to bind. Better have it a little too slack than too
tight. Be sure to tighten the setscrew again when done. If
you have an old style carriage, there is no adjustment pos-
sible. If the bushing has the holes mentioned, it is a new
style carriage.
Lost His Laurels. — New York City writes, saying he has,
in the past, had a reputation for good projection, but has
lately lost his laurels. He asks us to help him get them back.
.\side from telling us what make of machine, resistance,
length of throw and width of picture, he gives us no informa-
tion. We must ask you to describe in just what way the
present curtain effect is bad before we can offer help, New
York.
Mercury Arc Rectifier. — Los Angeles, Calif., writes: "Have
had experience with choke coils, rheostats, etc., but am up
against a new one now, viz: the Mercury Arc Rectifier. I
know something about this device, but not enough. Have
discovered I still have something to learn, therefore ask
your kind assistance. Have no trouble during time I am
running the reels, but when I trim my carbons it requires
from two to five minutes to get a good light again. What is
the cause? Is it weak current? Kindly explain how to hook
up a rectifier."
I am inclined to think you are not getting enough amper-
age. Of course, after installing new carbons you must not,
as you doubtless know, expect good light until a crater has
been burned on the new carbon. That, combined with weak
ainperage, would explain the matter fully.
By means of the diagram on this page you can easily
trace out your wires and see if they are correctly connected.
The wires marked A. C. go to the mains, of course, and the
D. C. leads to the lamp. If you use no-volt supply, connect
lead Z to stud 12 and lead Y to stud 6. If the supply is
220 volts, connect lead Z to stud 7 and lead Y to stud i. Do
not disturb other connections that are made on studs i, 6, 7
and 12, but place leads Z and Y as directed. The lead X con-
trols the amperage within the limits of rectifier's capacit}'.
When lead X is connected to stud i you are getting all the
rectifier will deliver. If it is connected to stud n you get its
minimum output, with varying amperage between (when con-
nected to studs 9. 7, 5 or 3). The mess of wires back of the
panel may be a little confusing at first, but if you carefully
compare connections with this diagram you should be able
to understand it after studying the thing carefully.
Notice. — Owing to tremendous pressure on space and the
fact that several letters have already been held over, though
already in type, we are obliged to shorten our matter this
week; also to hold over several excellent letters. They will
appear soon.
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Comments on the Films
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Licensed
"The Making of a Man" i UioKfapli ). October 5. — The
knowledge of the fact that the village tjirl wlioni he had
married was homeless and yet beyond his help, for he
couldn't find her, did give the actor, hero of this picture, a
dignity that was human and manly; but the picture is not
well named, for the girl is the center of interest all through
the film. In the early scenes, the man is shown as merely a
barnstormer. The hard experience of the girl who fell in
love with him. ran away and married him and was soon sepa-
rated from him but. in abject poverty, found him in the end,
grips ,iur sympathies. The story is very well managed and
at lea>t two oi the scenes are tilltd with significance — the
silent picture can sometimes go where words cannot follow.
The two great scenes are when the father brings the girl
home after she ha^ married the actor, and again when she
finds her father dead in hi> chair. It is extremely well acted
in most of its scenes. It is a strong, gripping, human picture.
People will -be glad to see it.
"Maud Muller" (Selig). October 5. — These pictures setting
fortli till -t'Tx of the well-known ballad are made more ef-
fective by a pale buff tint, giving an unreal, poetic atmosphere.
The scenes are skillfully arranged and arc for the most part
full of merit, although the acting is somewhat stilted and
unnatural. The entrance to the church in which the young
judge married the rich briiie was much too modern for a pic-
ture of Maud Muller's story. The picture is true enough and
good enough to be more than merely acceptable, but to say
that it is an adequate representation of W'hittier's poem would
hardly be true.
"The Stolen Gray" (Mclies). October 5.— The gray that
was stolen was a horse, and the man who took him was a
rustler and he sold him to Walsh, the father of the heroine.
Dons By means of this horse the thieves manage to bring
Walsh under suspicion. Walsh chases the thieves, and the
boys chase Walsh. He is caught and about to be hanged, but
is saved by Doris. The picture is almost wholly conventional.
There is nothing of moment or special interest in it that has
not been shown before and shown better. Some of the pho-
tographs are good, some are slightly out of focus and give
an impressionistic effect to the pictures of hills and trees.
"The Missing Bracelet" (Gaumont), October 3. — Jimmie
was the i-ouiitess's footman. They thought he stole the
bracelet, but he didn't. It was left in the motor car and the
chauffeur found it. It was the lady detective who suspected
Jininiie He is exonerated in the end. through the chauflfeur's
simplicity. It is good, particularly the last two scenes. The
audience liked it. But Jimmie has been the making of better
pictures than this.
"Master Cupid. Detective" (Essanay), October 5. — The de-
tective was the employer's daughter. She seemed to like the
junior clerk and she saw tliat the senior clerk was trying to
get the younger man convicted of the thefts of money that
were taking place in the office. Of course, the spectators
are in the secret. It was very improbable, her father's fail-
ing to recognize his daughter in spite of wig and make-up.
However, it is a cleverly managed picture of a detective
story and amply fulfills its requirements as such. In other
words, the impression that is early createtl '- maintained with
a good measure of effect to the bringing home of the guilt.
It is a very well acted and acceptable picture.
"The Squaw's Mistaken Love" (Pathc"). October 5. — The
young squaw mistook the captive for a man and made love to
her. The girl's father wanted her to stay at home while he,
with the girl's lover and others, made a trip over the moun-
tains in a search for gold. The girl, dressed as a man, fol-
lowed, and they didn't send her back. Later she and her
lover are separated from the rest of the party and are cap-
tured by Indians. The squaw frees them and runs away
with them and has a rude awakening. Surely this is a new
incident in Western pictures. As for the rest of the picture,
it is made up largely of such happenings as have become
stock properties of such pictures, the chase for instance
These are, however, handled with much skill. The acting
is gord. the photographs c'enr and the scenes interesting.
"His Exoneration" (Lubin). (Jit-bcr 5. Here is a film
which tells the story of a man acc-pting the blame for a
large shurtage and disajipeanng while the guilty one lives
on unknown Later the assumption of guilt arises to prevent
the young man marrying the girl of his choice. However,
the real guilty one, the young man's stepfather, is informed
of the situation and takes the blame upon himself. There
is an exciting rush to the church which is reached just in
time to prevent the girl saying the word. Explanations
follow and the young man takes the place of the expectant
groom. It is a good story and much interest is aroused
when they are trying to straighten out the difficulty the
young man is in. But it is not as good as many pictures
Lubin releases
"How Mrs. Murray Saved the American Army" (Edison),
October 10. — .\ picture in the series of Revolutionary inci-
dents that the Edison company is undertaking. It's a story
'if the retreat from N'ew York. The .\merican army had
just passed Mrs. Murray's house when the British army ar-
rives. She invites the officers in and entertains them. Mean-
while a young American officer, a friend of Mrs. Murray's
daughter, comes back to the house and is told of the situa-
tion. He dresses up as a servant and brings in the tray of
wine to the British officers and cleverly manages to get the
map that they have made. They suspect him and he has to
light his way out. He carries the map safely to General
f'utnain of the .American forces. The picture is well acted
and very good entertainment, as well as being an instruc-
tive, educational picture.
"Town Hall To-Night" CEssanay). October 7. — They were
two poor comedians and they had a hard time. One got put
in jail and the other had to stay around, because it took two
to carry the trunk along the railroad ties. The free one
dressed up as the other man's poor, old mother, whose sad
tale made the sheriff cry. He freed the poor boy and their
plight and sad story soon got the whole town bawling and
making contributions. It is a laughter-making picture
"The Upward Way" (Gaumont), October 7. — This film may
fairly he called a biography. It presents some of the most
important episodes in the life of Giovanna Battista Lully. a
I-lorentine violinist, born in 1633 and died in 1687. He did
much to improve orchestra music and write a number of
operas, which have remained popular till now. The settings
for the picture arc interpretative of scenes in his life and
illustrate the life aiul customs of the time.
"Cintra, a Picturesque Towm of Portugal" (Gaumont). Oc-
tober 7. — .An excellent outdoor film giving clear and artistic
illustrations of this old Portugese town. It is situated at
the foot of a rocky mountain and has been the residence of
the court at diflFerent times. The scenes are all apparently
characteristic and afford a good impression of the town and
its natural beauties.
"The Sheriff's Decision" (Essanay). October ft. — .\ good
story well told. The sheriff did his duty even though the
girl plead with him to release her lover. The chance meet-
ing by the roadside, the second meeting after an interval of
ten years and the elopement which ended with the arrest of
the young man for murder all are interesting episodes which
add to the value of the story. The background and the set-
ting are alike in harmony with the subject, and the decision
of the sheriff to enforce the law at the close, ends in the
right way what is an nthorwise good film.
"The California Revolution of 1846" (Kalem). October 6.—
A love story with a historical attachment. It deals with the
proclamation of thirteen .\merican settlers in California in
1846 who seized the pueblo of Sonoma, raised the bear
flag and declared California a republic. The love story in-
volves the Spanish gentleman who was in command of the
pueblo at the time and a love affair between the senorita he
wished to ma^ry and a dashing young .American who finally
secured the girl, even at the very altar. The story has a
dash and swing to it which are admirable and carry the
audience forward as though they were looking upon the ac-
tual scenes. The scenery is excellent and the photography
brings out the best qualities of it.
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"Carr's Regeneration" (Vitagraph), October 6. — Carr has
a most unhappy disposition; he is a very ugly tempered
man and when he is given a job as caretaker of a children's
playground, it seems as though, with all the possibilities, that
-(jmething very painful in it-, effects to Carr is sure to happen.
\\ hat happens does not come in just the way expected, but
it is brought about by Carr's character and is part of his
proper fate. Through his negligence, one of the children, a
cripple, the only one whom Carr cares for, is hurt. Carr, at
first, thinks she is killed. He is made human by it. Ralph
Ince plays Carr very effectively and is supported by a very
competent cast. It's a good picture.
"The Mistress of the Hacienda" (.Kalcm), October 9. — A
-tory of the Hacienda del Ccrro in 1852, and the scene is at the
boundary between Lower and Southern California. It is
shown that the mistress is loved by an Apache chief. An
.\merican and his sick wife take refuge in the hacienda and
the girl becomes fascinated by the American, who rejects
her advances, and her passionate Southern blood desires
revenge. She plans to have the Indian chief carry off the
-American's wife. The chief abducts herself instead. He is
discovered; there's a fight under her window and a chase
with a rescue, but the Indian has stabbed the girl and she
dies. It is extremely well acted and staged. It is effective
and will make a good and desirable number.
"Italian Blood" (Biograph), October 9. — One doesn't need
to be told that the workman's wife in this picture is Italian,
or at least of Southern blood; nor that her husband is Irish,
that is, not while he remembers that he is Irish. The man
loves her, but because he doesn't show it as an Italian would,
she feels that he is cold. An Irishman likes to light his own
pipe, while an Italian likes to have his wife hold the match.
The wife tries to waken her husband's love through jealousj',
and very nearly brings about a tragedy. The man overhears
a conversation just in time and understands. The picture
gets a pretty firm grip on a very human situation, and is
fairly well designed. It is a picture worth while seeing. If
the acting is not equally careful in all the scenes, in the best
vcenes it is fine.
"Leaves of a Romance" (Edison), October 7. — The
romance of a society girl visiting the ^Vest, and of a cowboy
who was of some assistance to her on one or two occasions
and with whom she fell in love. The girl's father seems to
liave had a friend whom he wanted her to marry, but who
was neither desired nor desirable. The cowboy and the
girl elope and are married. The scenes are shaped as though
seen through leaves, different, or at least changed, for each
scene. It is a pretty conceit, but it doesn't add to the effect-
iveness of the conventional story to any great extent. The
acting is good; the film, comrriendable.
"An Indian Vestal" (Selig), October 9. — A white girl is
shown as stolen by Indians. She grows up unconscious of
her origin and is regarded as a goddess. Later she meets a
white trapper who tells her that she is also white. The tribe
refuses to release her and is about to burn the trapper. The
girl uses her power and persuades the tribe to let her marry
the trapper, who later persuades her to return to civilization.
It is commendable as a pleasing, poetic picture. Mr. Bost-
worth plays the trapper, while the vestal's part is taken by
a very personable young lady. The backgrounds have hardly
been equaled in any former picture; some of the natural
scenery being grand, even tremendous.
"For Massa's Sake" (Pathe), October 7. — The darkey play-
ers in this picture, with the exception of Uncle Joe, were not
equal to its situation, and it passes without adequate effect
upon the emotions'. Old Uncle Joe, manumitted slave, sells
himself and his family again into slavery to pay the gambling
debts of his old master's son. Nothing else in the picture
is equal to this glorious action. Of course, the young man
finds a gold mine and, once more rich, seeks out his old
friend and one-time servant. It is a touching scene. He
comes out on the cotton held and finds Uncle Joe being
beaten by a harsh taskmaster whom he straightway knocks
down. The audience applauded the picture, and liked it
greatly.
"Rejected" CGaumont), October 7. — A very interesting old
world atmosphere gives character to this pastoral picture.
The story tells how a simple peasant met and fell in love
with a great actress who was spending a vacation at her
parent's home in the country. The poor boy seems almost
to go crazy when he is rejected. The scenes are \ery pretty.
The picture gives no deep impressi<m; it is not sad. The
mind is more likely to enjoy it as a piece of clever artistry.
"Pansies" (Gaumont), October 7. — The qualities of Gau-
mont flower pictures are well known. This, on the same
reel with "Rejected," is acceptable. It is not of great value.
"The Little Animal Trainer" (Pathe), October 9.— It begins
with one of those tragedies of circus life — the death of an
animal trainer at the teeth of his trained leopard. The pic-
ture didn't need the actual death scene and wasn't made more
beautiful by it. The trainer's family is left destitute till the
boy takes his father's place and goes into the cages of sev-
eral lierce animals. He uses a whip. One woman back in the
audience expressed great disapproval of the exhibition.
"Betty's Boat" (Pathe), October 9, — Betty had a toy boat
and while her parents were out made a little ocean of the
kitchen to float it. What happened as a consequence was
certainly remarkable. The French rough-house farces have
nothing on work like this.
"Marvelous Transformations" (Pathe), October 9. — A very
well arranged trick film. The reviewer has seen nothing at
all like this in any other picture. Its interest comes from the
accurate substitution of many players, each developing into
the other.
"Daddy's Boy and Mammy" (Vitagraph), October 9. — A
Civil \\'artime picture in which daddy's boy cleverly manages
to get a Federal uniform for his father, who is hiding in the
old Southern homestead. The father, wearing it, gets through
the Union lines and escapes. The plot is slight, but the
characters, especially mammy, are very interesting. The
picture of an oldtime kitchen is worth seeing. The story is
also full of good comed}-, and the audience very plainly en-
joyed it. It is very commendable.
"What Will Be, Will Be" (Lubin), October 9.— A comedy
that in outline is quite conventional. A widower and a
widow, with a son and a daughter, respectively, live in houses
with adjoining grounds. The young people are sweethearts,
but the widow decides to build a hencoop where it will be
unpleasantly close to the widower's lawn. This causes a
quarrel between the older people and looks as though it was
going to end the love match. The only fresh part of the pic-
ture is that showing how the young people broke through
the difficulty. There seems to be not much "go" in the pic-
ture and through parts it drags. The audience looked at it
in silence.
"Reparation" (Essanay), October 10. — It happened at the
Kanakee District Fair. While the Grahams are looking at
the prize cattle and new agricultural machines. Warren, the
picture's hero, is losing all his cash to a three card moiite
man. When his money is gone he risks a locket that his
sweetheart, Miss Graham, had given him. He thinks he has
been cheated and makes a di>turbance for which he is ar-
rested. The Grahams, simple farmer folk, drive sadly home
alone. Warren, disgraced, later gets work in the city and
his engagement with Miss Grahain is broken off. The repa-
ration is made by the sharper, because he fell in love with
Miss Graham and discovered that she still loved Warren.
The picture is well designed and naturally acted. It may not
wholly convince the cynical, but it's prettj- effective.
"Our Navy" (Vitagraph), October 3. — In this full reel, the
Vitagraph Company has given the public an excellent repro-
duction of some of the most interesting phases of a sailor's
life. Indeed, it would be a dense person who could not ob-
tain a reasonably good impression of the life of the average
Jackj' from looking at this film. .\11 the most interesting and
characteristic features of the sailor's life are portrayed. The
film will be very popular, since it conveys such an .tccurate
and easily understood idea of the life on board a United
States ship.
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"The Artist's Sons" (SoIik), October 6 — The chief interest
of this picture lus in the tact that it was pro(hicr(l under the
personal direction of an arti.st, who wrote the scenario and
supervised its production. The artist's own sons take a prom-
inent part and there are scenes in the artist's studio, hi*
home and elsewhere which are so closely personal that they
lould not be produced under any other circumstances it is
a sweet home story the picture tells, and the leading charac-
ters are lovable, even on the screen. What will increase the
interest the film introduces the audience to that little under-
stood but always attractive place, the IJohemia which artists
are supposetl to inhabit. The film deserves commendation
and will excite unusual interest wherever it is shown. The
subject and the setting are both so unusual that their popu-
larity is assured.
"Foul Play" (Edison). October 6. — Charles Reade's famous
story IS acceptably visualized in this film. The story is well
told, or si> much of it as is essential to an understanding of
the narrative and it is told so well that those who have read
the novel will be delighted with the rendition, while those
who have not read it will be given an opportunity to be-
come actjuainted witli a worth while talc. The shipwreck
and the life on the island will attract by their realistic char-
acter, rile closing scene where Arthur Wardlaw is con-
fronted with the evidence of his double villainy has a strong
appeal to the dramatic instinct. The actors have interpreted
the author's work with appreciation and sympathy, while the
costuming and the staging arc the work of a master. Indeed,
the film is well worth all the encomiums which some in the
audience bestowed upon it as it was running.
"Told in Colorado" (Selig), October 10. — A story of love
and needless jealousy, told in backgrounds of beautiful moun-
tains and woodlands, and with some rough comedy that
lightens a story that is filled with tragic possibilities. The
rougher part of the audience laughed at a very lively hair
pulling match between the engineer's sweetheart and Miss
Edythe, a visitor to the mountains. Edythe's lover is thrown
over a cliff by the jealous engineer. He falls many feet, but
by a miracle is not killed and lives to frighten the engineer,
who thinks he sees a ghost. It is not a vital or human pic-
ture; but it isn't slow.
"Pathe Weekly," October 10. — Among other things, it
shows how we are making progress in getting to the "Maine,"
U. S. ship sunk in Havana; also a bull fight and a lively one;
the Russian Czar reviewing the student battalion; and in
Constantinople the procession bearing the Sultan's gifts to
Mecca. It is a good number.
"The Missing Will" (Vitagraph), October 10 — The young
nian was a struggling attorney who had long expected to
inherit from his uncle, when the uncle suddenly got mar-
ried for the second time. The uncle, however, shows him
that he has been left something. The new wife overhears;
^hc cannot bring herself to destroy the will, but she hides
The uncle drops dead and the will can't be found. The
nephew, in financial straits, has to let his stenographer go.
for he cannot pay her. The widow, passing in an automobile,
attempts to dispose of the will by tearing it in small pieces,
which she scatters along the road just as the stenographer
is passing. Enough pieces are picked up to show what the
papers are and then others are found, and the document is
complete. The girl brings it to the man and later they are
married by the Rev. John Bunny. The widow's discomfiture,
like the whole picture, is finely acted. A very good film.
"Mr. Bragg a Fugitive" (Biograph). October 2. — He
thought he was a strong-armed man and, in his gymnasium,
was courageous, far more so than he was outside. When
he plucked up courage to tight the flirtatious butcher, that
man seemed to cave in. What is more, Bragg got real blood
on his hands; it was beef blood, but it scared him. It isn't
so funny as the other on this reel, but it's good.
"Flirts" (Pathe). October 6. — Thi'; picture is a leaf taken
out of the book of life. Two girls meet two fellows and there
are the same vows of undying affection exchanged that have
passed current through all the ages and they were broken
just as quickly after the party are separated. They meet
again, all with reproaches on their lips, but when they realize
that all have indulged in the same diversion, reconciliation
follows. The film is a reproduction of things that occur
every day in the year and therefore ought to be popular.
"Trained Dogs" (Pathe). October 6. — A novelty picture in
which a number of dogs perform interesting feats. The film
is a novelty which is well worth seeing. Besides, it is some-
what out of the ordinary. The work of the dogs is far bet-
ter than some which are shown in the vaudeville in some
theaters.
"The Slavey's Afhnity" ( Lubin;, iKiLb. , 11 I he figure
of the little household drudge who loved a young lawyer is
pathetic Vet It has elements of strength. Her masterly
handling of the jealous sweethrart deserves commendation.
The forlorn girl standing outside the room while the lovers
are bcconiing reconciled arouses the »ympathy of the audi-
ence. It is a good story well told.
"For the Flag" (Kalcm), (Jctober n.— A good story is told
ill this tilni and a brave little girl is given an opportunity to
display her patriotism. There is a capture of a French fort
by English soldiers, its recapture by the I-'rench and Indians,
a near execution by the Indians, prevented only by the
locket which the young I"renchman wears, given him by the
gill who befriended an Indian The girl's re-'- •■'■'• -s
toward the English, and her grabbing up of the I ig
and running with it as it falls, are realistic, while h . . y. .r's
daring escape is a good bit of work. The background is
interesting and is helpful in interpreting the story. It will
be popular. The bravery and intense action are certain to
please.
"Mae's Suitors" (Edison;. October 11. — A breezy comedy.
It tells the story of the numerous suitors of an heircs and
the purchase of a yacht to get rid of them, only to find that
the sailors are the troublesome suitors in disguise. The
ending is good. The only man who couldn't ?■•• ' • here-
fore could have part in saving the girl from gets
her after all, and even the disappointed suitor- oii. ..^ppy.
"The Indian Flute" (Vitagraph), October 11. — The capable
actors have presented a drama of unusual power in this film.
The sympathy of the audience goes out to the Indian who
loves the maid, whose love in turn is given to another. His
method of suicide, drifting over the falls in a canoe, is sen-
sational, but is well managed and seems to convince The
contrast with the man and woman in the other canoe is
marked and increases the sympathy felt for him. Perhaps
many in the audience console themselves with the philo-
sophic reflection that this is an accurate illustration of life.
"One on the Masher" (Pathe), October ii.--The old
masher who was forced to drink poison by the irate hus-
band furnishes a good deal of sport before the film end«. He
gets his pay for his presumption and there is no sympathy
expressed. They all think his conduct deserving of a vigor-
ous application of red pepper or anything else the husband
chose to give him.
"Pardoned by the Governor" (Eclipse), October n. — A
brigand allows the governor and his daughter to go. Later
the governor pardons the brigand, thus settling all accounts,
moral or otherwise.
"Making Cheddar Cheese" (Eclipse), October 11. — .\n in-
teresting industrial film showing all the proce-ses of manu-
facture from milking the cows to the finished cheese. The
milking scene is very bucolic and has an appropriate setting.
It is an excellent film.
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"Mutt and JefJ Spend a Quiet Day" (Nestor), October 7.—
Mutt and Jeff go tishin" Some escaped convicts take their
clothes and make them dres^ up in prison suits. The guards
make them take the suits off and Mutt goes home in a barrel.
Jeff swipes a nightgown. It's funny.
"Foolshead a Model Guest" (Itala), October 7. — A man like
Foolshead is himself a situation There is more to this pic-
ture than has been in many film* of this series. It is funny
even to the hardened reviewer. It will be acceptable to most
audiences.
"The Human Sacrifice" (Reliance). October 11. — Egyptian
scenes give background to this big picture. There is much
in it that suggests that it was taken in some city near the
Nile. It ha» many persons in the cast, and large crowds
stand behind and about the central actions. An Egyptian
brother and sister, Ramese? and Amebi, are pictured as
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being in flower of life at the time that the Nile refused to
overflow its banks and irrigate the land. Offerings of living
things — bullocks, goats, sheep, flowers — are made to the
gods, but in vain. Amebi sends her pet doves. Isis, the
goddess, claims a human sacrifice, a virgin. In the temple,
Amebi stands with the other virgins and is chosen. A little
later, Rameses attempts to rescue her; he almost succeeds,
but after a short but very well conducted chase through the
courts of the great temple, she is retaken and Rameses is
cast out. The girl, covered with a veil and crowned with
flowers, is led through the crowded streets to the Nile and
cast into the water, where she dies. The final scene (not
very efTcctive) shows her borne away on a bed of flowers,
which floats on the water. It is a magnificent picture, full
of merit and deep interest. It will serve as a feature, and
as such will be a credit to any bill.
"A Temporary Millionaire" (Solax), October ii. — The
doings of an insane man are very seldom amusing. A lunatic
and his performances occupj- mo^t of this film. It is rather
long and very, very slow. This reviewer has never seen a
Solax comic picture that was so dull as this.
"Chasing the Rainbow" (Rex), October 12. — Little Helen
Anderson play? the little barefoot girl in this picture who
was told by an old gentleman that there was a pot of gold
at end of the rainbow. She needed money. Her mother's
medicine bottle was empty and the druggist wouldn't refill
it without money. She followed, and followed, till the rain-
bow faded awaj', but she found no gold. She was lost. It
becomes dark: she sees an arch of electric lights over a
roof garden, and she darts in for the golden find. It chances
that a great opera singer is there, and when they are putting
the child out she interferes; and when she hears the child's
story, rise? and sings and afterward, great singer that she
is, passes the hat. All the while the little barefoot Nellie
is carrying the empty bottle. There's a quality in it that
makes one gulp. The singer goes home with Nellie, and
we are given a clever picture of an East-Side tenement house
roof on a hot night. It's a fine picture. It will be popular,
for it is surely worth seeing.
"A Narrow Escape" (Reliance), October 14. — A man out
of work is often sorely tempted. This picture, in its state-
ment of these temptations, in spite of very good acting,
seems largely conventional, that is, taken from other pictures
or stories and not from life. However, the mai.i incident,
the picture's reason of being, is not only fresh but pleasant.
The man's wife saved him from joining two burglars who
were caught and shot by the police. The man also got a
good job the next day. William Walthall plays the work-
man: Miss Ruth Robinson, the wife: and Baby Rosanna, their
child. The picture leaves a pleasant impression. The players
are pleasing and their acting commendable. It makes a
good picture. The photography was not perfect, though
some of its scenes were very well done.
"Mutt and Jeff and the Black Hand" (Nestor), October
14- — Mutt and his elderly friend are in hard luck again,
though Jef? turns out to be an old friend of the police captain
and hi- trouble doesn't last long. They were taken for
spies by a Black Hand gang and compelled to join the
organization a few minutes before the police raided it. They
were "pinched" with the others.
"Romance and Uppercuts" (Nestor), October 14. — A
melodramatic picture of a village courtship with a city man
as the foiled interloper. It is conventional in general out-
line, but there is a good deal of prettiness and idyllic beauty
in its scenes; and on account of this and of the naturalness
of the players' work, the impression of the picture is very
pleasing. The story is skillfully managed and doesn't drag.
The hero's city cousin came on a visit and filled the fiancee's
mind with lies about the city, till she was ready to run awaj'
with him. The lover finds the two at the station. The villain
doesn't give in at once and the hero has to adminster a few
uppercuts. The weakness of all pictures of this kind is in
the heroine's uncommendable flightiness.
"Running Fawn's Chief" (Powers), October 14. — The
audience didn't show any great enthusiasm for this picture.
It is in the same backgrounds that we have seen very often
in other pictures by Powers. Running Fawn saved her chief's
life when the half-breed was about to stab him with a knife
plainly made of wood. One good thing in it comes after
Running Fawn's wedding. Taking the cue from the minister,
the white friends "beat the chief to it" in kissing the bride,
but big chief wouldn't stand for it. The picture will hardly
be very popular.
"Let Us Smooth the Way" (Nestor), October 11. — There
is very little that is romantic in this picture of life. It is
true, in the sense that it stands for a typical experience, and
it's a pity that it's true. By its title we know that it's a
picture with a purpose, and a m' re worthy purpose could
hardly be found for a picture. The man has grown old in
harness. He is a draftsman and he has come to the time
when he needs spectacles. The management of the company
he works for is changed and he loses his job. For a day or
so he keeps it from his wife, hoping to find other work.
The picture takes him the whole way along the bitter path
to his wife's death and beyond to the poorhouse. It isn't
entertainment, but there are times when something else is
more desirable. Everyone must look forward to old age,
many with trembling. Let the people see this picture. They
will, if they are human, be thankful for it, even though it will
make no one happy.
"A Dog in a Coiner's Den" (Lux), October 13. — A mystery
story after the conventional detective story model, but with
a thrill in it that is a bit more thrilling than any we have yet
known. The hero, an honest young man, discovers the
den of the counterfeiters, but is himself caught. They tie
him down and light a fuse connected with a barrel of gun-
powder. The powder really goes off; but the young man's
faithful dog has arrived in time to set him free, and he just
escapes. It is very well conducted and is truly a thriller.
"Bill the Cyclist" (Lux), October 13.— Bill takes a job as
as bicycle cop. He has many hard knocks during a thief
chase. A picture of Bill's kiddie is shown. He points out
the way. It is not a very interesting film.
"Tweedledum and His Tricks" (Ambrosio), October 14. —
He dresses up in woman's clothes and looks feminine. All
the men on the street follow, ogling. It is not refined;
comes near to being very coarse.
"Tweedledum's Monkey" (Ambrosio), October 14. — The
monkey is a contortionist dressed up and has a tail. It is a
crockery-breaking farce. No one was enthusiastic. In spite
of all the damage it is slow.
"The Little Chimney Sweep" (Ambrosio), October 11. —
This picture with its sentimental leaders will amuse American
audiences. Though the picture's scenes seldom lack beauty,
and some of them are lovely, the method and sentiment of it,
as a whole, would make one suspect that it was taken from
a Godey's Lady's Book of 1830 issue. The picture is com-
mendable as being quite out of the ordinary run. It is not
likelj' to displease anj'one, and may please some people very
much indeed.
"The Higher Law" (Thanhouser), October 10. — A young
widow, too poor to support her child, has left it in a
minister's care and has taken a position as companion with
a woman who travels much. This woman leaves her a
fortune and she comes back for her child. The minister
loves the child. He claims that the child is his by every
right. The mother, he claims, cannot even recognize her
among other children. The mother tries and truly cannot.
But the child's heart needs a mother's sympathy. The child
by chance meets the mother, and they soon are great friends.
The minister, finding them together, recognizes the higher
law and gives up the child. It is well acted and commendable.
"The Tempter and Dan Cupid" (Thanhouser), October 13.
— A very pleasing picture, like the old morality plays of the
early stage. In it Dan Cupid is the opponent of Satan, and
the prize is the soul of a young man. The settings and cos-
tumes are romantic and pleasing. The youth is tempted by
Satan to steal from his father and to gamble. He falls,
but is forgiven by his father. Cupid now shoots him with
an arrow and he falls in love with a beautiful maiden.
Satan doesn't give him up easily, but Cupid wins in the end.
It is fairlv well acted within limitations, and the picture has
many charming scenes. It is likely to please very much.
"What the Indians Did" (Champion), October 11. — It was
wonderful; they stole a lot of U. S. uniforms and went on
the warpath. They were also the means, indirectly, of
straightening out a romantic tangle at the ranch; for the
owner of the ranch and father of a fair daughter, with
a rich man who wanted to marry the daughter, were placed
in danger and were saved by the sturdy foreman who was
loved by the girl. The girl had promised to wed the rich
man to save her father from ruin; but after the rescue the
rtian gives her up. One of the astonishing things in the
picture is the garb in which the cowboys make their attack.
It is war-feathers that the Indians discarded when they began
the raid in uniforms. The very impossibility of these oc-
curences is a high merit in this picture.
"Thou Shalt Not Steal" (Powers), October 10— The
dominie's "treasures" (so he told the men) were in the
trunk that was last to be placed on the moving van. The
men stole the trunk. It was heavj'. They had many well-
photographed difficulties in getting away with it. They
found it full of sermons. As a giver of amusement it is so — so.
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.."'The Large Lakes of Italy" (Powers), October lo. — This
film begins with >i)me very well and bfautiliiily photographed
picture^ of woll-kiiowti Italian lakes. It is short, but very
good
"The Indian Rustlers" (Bison). October 13. — The cowboy,
out in the woods spooning w'ith his girl, is met by Indians
stealing cattle from the ranch. This incident, with the pistol
fight that ensues, is not made convincing. The cowboys
hear the shots and ru>h to help their pal. The Indians in the
tepee.-, hear shots and gallop to reinforce their brethren. The
two partie-. meet, and there's a fighting chase across well-
photographed fi>rcst glade-, and a -tream of quiet water.
It is not up to BiNon standard in any department, production
or photographic, but it i> exciting tor a moment or two.
"The Pioneer's Mistake" (Bison). October 10. — The pioneer
thoufjht that tlu chiefs feathers were the tail of a turkey,
and tired. He hit. but didn't wholly disable the Indian, who
managed to get home and make a powerful harangue, which
sent the braves on the warpath. The attack is not wholly
convincing, nor is the rescue of the settlers. The picture
is not far below the usual story of its kind, but it is hardly
up to Bison standard. It surely isn't in photography. It is
a bit weaker than usual, not in its situation, but in the
development. However, that is criticising it by contrast with
the best. It is a fairly interesting picture.
"Society Hoboes" (Yankee), October 13. — An amusing
farce in which arc pictured the experiences of four society
men who for a joke went a-tramping. They, in the first
adventure, were locked in an empty freight car. When they
were at length released they supposed that they had been
carried out \\ e^t. Some real tramps took their clothes; and
dressed in the togs the tramps left for them, they have to
work for a dinner. A hearty laugh comes when the four
are pictured as being arrested and brought before a magis-
trate, who gives them a half-hour to ]get out of Hackensack.
There is another amusing, though very artificial, situation
when they reach home, for their wives don't recognize them.
The farce's best quality is the freshness of most of it. It
is good light entertainment.
"His Second Wife" (Yankee), October 9. — He was a play-
wright. His first wife, the big-eyed one, left him. He was
a failure, she said, and she wanted pleasure. Then he got a
hearing; his play was accepted, but he broke down. A girl
was kind to him in his trouble, and when he became success-
ful, he got a divorce from his first wife and married the
other girl. The first wife, in the depths of degradation,
looks through the window of the new home and sees a happy
family scene. Many of the scenes of this interesting and
acceptable picture are very good indeed. There is not
much originality in it; but it is pretty.
"The Better Way" (Imp), October 12.— Two or three
years ago a very clever vaudeville sketch called "The Under-
tow" was going the rounds of the diflferent circuits. The
same story is here told in pictures, but much that is merely
implied in the sketch is fully told in the film story. The
hero is just out of prison and is in l"ve with and marries a
good little woman. He is trying to lead an honest life, but
the "undertow" (the influence of both his old associates and
of the police) is very hard to contend with. The climax is
brought about by a wriman of the streets who comes to his
room and tells his wife that she is going to get him back
in the old ways again. He is absent, having gone for a
doctor to help a child whom he has just rescued. The evil
woman hides her purse and accuses him of theft. The police-
man finds the purse and is about to make an arrest when
he discovers that the hurt child is his own. The trouble is
then straightened out. The picture has what one may safely
call a grip.
"The Last G. A. R. Parade, at Rochester, N. Y. (Imp),
October o. — This picture has greater interest than even an
ordinary (i. .A R. parade could give it. This was the last
parade of the Grand .Army. It is reported that they decided
to have no more parades at the annual encampments. It is
well worth seeing.
"The Sentinels Asleep" (Imp), October 9. — .A Napoleon
anecdote told in pictures. The great general fi^iund the sen-
tinel asleep. He was about to run him through with his
sword, but the man murmured the name Josephine, his sweet-
heart's name, and Napoleon himself, letting the man sleep,
mounted guard in his stead. The sweetheart comes, and
Napoleon in the darkness makes her think that he is the
sentinel. The picture is very pleasing, not because it is
convincing, for it isn't, but because it is romantic.
"Better to Have Remained Blind" (Eclair). October 9 —
.\ pathetic picture showing how a woman recovered her sight
and found that her husband was unfaithful. The shock was
too much and she dies from the effects.
"The Motor Chair" (Kclair>, October 0 * '; which
shows a very \\oinleriul chair that carried : cr-in-
law away, but wa-. easily stopped by the I - .. . _ . .id. It
te.irs things up some in it^ progress, however.
"National Guard Encampment at Ft. Riley" (Champion),
October 9. — It shows an encampment, guard mounting (part
of it; and the putting up of a big tent in record-breaking
time. Also camp sports, including a rattling good wrestling
match.
"The Cowboy and the Outlaw" (.American), October 12. —
Why should an uutlaw risk his life to help a hurt cowboy
whom a few moments before he had been ready to kill?
"Human nature" — that is what the scenario writer would
answer. In this picture, the producer has made it convincing.
'.American " pictures, though they are Westerns, seldom depend
on the obvious. The first part of this picture (showing how
the outlaw took the cowboy's horse, and also how, after
he had directed the sheriff, fell while climbing over rocks
and was found by the- outlaw, who helped him;, tells a good
human story. But that the girl the cowboy loved should
fall in love with the outlaw on sight, and the cowboy risk
his life to let the outlaw escape is somewhat forced. It is
surely a well-acted picture for the most part. It is only
partly well photographed. It is a fair picture.
"The Land Thieves" (American), October 9. — Rangers to
the rescue and the band of thieves wiped out. The brave
homesteader refused to be intimidated. He was warned,
but he had a right to the land and the thieves "got him" from
ambush. They then made war on the wife and daughter.
The cowboys, including the girl's lover, are warned just in
time to save them. The acting is all good. Some of the
scenes are clear and very well designed. It's a good Western
picture.
ECLAIR AMERICAN PREMIER POSTPONED.
The American Eclair Company announce a po^tpuiiement
of their first release to November 21st, to allow time for en-
larging and perfecting the production of "Hands Across the
Sea in '76." The trade has been looking forward to tHis
issue from the new .American studio with a great deal of
expectancy, as is evidenced hy the many inquiries received
at the company's oflice and the delay, while a disappointment
to many of the exchanges who had placed orders for the
Eclair product, cannot but eventually result satisfactorily
when the quality of the production is considered, in its elab-
orate dress.
"Hands Across the Sea" is fully explained in a handsome
eight-page booklet which is now being distributed Briefly,
the story has to do with the War of the Revolution and in-
troduces many noted character* and scenes. The introduc-
fion of Lafayette and Rocliambcau, together with their
I'rench soldiers and the subsequent part they played in
strengthening Washington's army and making possible our
independence seems most appropriate, as the Eclair Com-
pany is controlled by both French and .American interests.
.Naturally, a strong network of love and hate enmeshes the
atmosphere of war and strife. Plenty of heart interest pre-
vails throughout the production with two great battles and
several additional "big" scenes in satisfying contrast.
.\mong the prominent interiors shown, perhaps the court
of I'rance, during the reign of Louis X\'I, is the most im-
pressive, while the ball room of Washington's home at Mt.
\'ernon, as the minuet is being danced, is shown in all its
(|uaint and natural realism.
Two reels make up the production of "Hands Across the
Sea in '76" and they will be released simultaneously. A
handsome lobby display has been gotten out to properly
exploit this important film. This consists of two one-sheet
posters, one mammoth lobby hanger, 42 x 84 inches, done in
six colors, and a fine collection of actual photos of the vari-
ous big scenes.
While the release of two reels together seems out of the
ordinary, in regular channels, the Eclair Company are only
anticir>.itine and nieitiim n''i)ii'ar ilenianc! in t'..;s respect.
SEE ADVERTISEMENT ON PAGE 240
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BILL BUMPER'S BARGAIN.
A Comedy Burlesque on Faust by the Essanay Company.
Always topping tlic mark in laughable comedy and comic
pictures, the Essanay Company bats a clean 1,000 average
with "Bill Bumper's Bargain," a comedy burlesque on Faust
soon to be released.
This film is a distinct novelty, and one that is certain to
prove a winner with picture audiences wherever shown. The
story is brisk, and reels along with a snap that is irresistible
because of the abundance of humorous and striking situa-
tions. It is built about the doings of Bill Bumper, a perfect
specimen of the "hobo" type, who picks up a book that has
been dropped by a young lady on entering her home, and
mere wave of Mephisto's hand, also that he is plentifully
supplied with money through the magic power of a wishing
ring placed on his linger. Warning Bill that at midnight he
must pay the penalty, Mephisto cojpveys him in a puff of
smoke to the beautiful garden of the fair Marguerite, who is
wandering among the flowers with her colored maid, Martha.
While Bill ardently wooes Marguerite, Mephisto flirts
devilishly with Martha and takes her off among the flower-
beds. VVith the power of the wishing ring, Bill now causes
an auto to appear, assists Marguerite in and they drive to a
swell cafe. Here they dine lavishly. Bill treating the crowd
to wine and tipping the waiters with bills of large denomina-
tion.
They next attend the theater, where Bill sizes up the per-
formers through an enormous spy-glass and tosses money
promiscuously to the stage and among the scrambling
audience.
Returning to Marguerite's mansion. Bill swings open the
massive iron gate and turns, only to see his "affinity" vanish
into thin air before his very eyes. Looking wildly at his
watch. Bill is horrified to find it is but five minutes till mid-
night. His time is nearly up! With but one thought, to
cheat Mephisto and escape with a fortune, Bill rubs his
finds it to be the libretto of Faust. Bill immediately be-
c<mies absorbed in its reading and takes a comfortable seat
on an adjacent doorstep for further perusal, only to be shot)ed
on his way by a rude policeman. Still immersed in the pages,
Bill wanders in front of a building in course of construction
and is upset by a heartless laborer while contentedly en-
sconced in a wheel-barrow, the laborer having no sympathies
in common with the harassed characters Bill is absorbed in.
Reaching a quiet country lane. Bill reclines blissfully by
the roadside and feels certain of no further interruptions, but
an (idoriferous auto shatters his peace and blinds him with
swirling dust. Bill beats a hasty retreat to a hay-stack,
stretches out in the hay, lights the stub of his "imperfecto,''
tosses the match carelessly aside and, for the steenth time,
becc'ines immersed in the libretto.
Suddenly Bill starts up in alarm for, standing before him.
is the evil form of Mephisto. Bill is on the point of fleeing
for his life, but Mephisto restrains him. produces a document
and, with a little smooth talk, persuades Bill to sign the fol-
lowing compact:
"I sell my soul to liis Satanic Majesty, who
in return, grants me the privilege oi being
a millionaire for the space of twelve hours."
Bill's signature is hardly dry when the paper bursts into
flame and the astonished tramp finds his rags have been
marvelously transformed into highly fashionable togs by the
Bill Is Forced to Pay Dearly for His Twelve Hours
of Pleasure.
magic ring and several bags of gold whisk down at his feet.
Witli a grin of triumph. Bill tosses them into the waiting
auto and is on the point of following when — presto! Me-
phisto stands before him!
In \ain Bill begs for mercy, but Mephisto is merciless,
grips him by the collar and they vanish in a puff of smoke.jj
Down. down, down to the very gateway of Hell poor Billtj
fall- in the clutches of Mephisto. Looking up he spies an
inscription over the entrance reading: "Leave -All Hopej
Outside." Peering into the depths. Bill is blinded by thej
flashes of flame and choked by the brimstone fumes that
assail him. tries to again plead for mercy, but Mephistol
points him on with leering triumph and. kissing his uselessj
money goodb3'. Bill tosses it to the winds and stumbles
througii t'le gate.
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\n>l tury (lra^■.■n^ and >liiny serpcnt> Mc*i)lii^ti> leads poor
Bill until tlicy reach the liciKhts overlooking the fiery pit,
where two little imps arc summoned and Hill is prodded and
poked down into the flaming depths until the haunts of the
demons, who arc puking the eve^lastin^J tires, are reached.
With yells of glee they prod Bill with their forks, chasing
him about from fine horrible place to another, until they cap-
ture and bring hinj back to where Mepliisto stands on the
heights. Suddenly a wave I'f his sword transforms the cav-
ern into a swirling mist of firo and Bill, shirking with terror,
is surrounded by the dancing demons wlu) prod and poke
him while a ram of flame descends upon his unprotected
head! .\nd then—
I'.ill aw.ikfus with a yell of pain, to find himself lying in
the burmg haystack, touched off by his carelessly thrown
match, and the enraged farmer jabbing him with a rusty
pitch-fork!
In a cold sweat f«f terror, but thankful it has all been only
a dream. Bill scrambles up and beats a hasty retreat across
the field, leaving the old rube shaking his fist vainly after
him as he gazes upon the burning stack.
It will at >>ncc be seen that this a comedy of extraordi-
nary merit, and genuinely unique in plot. The scenes in
■'Hell" are lavishly staged, and the fire effects are brought
out in the film with startling reali-m by means of tinting
that leaves nothing to be desired. In the way of detail, the
Essanay Companj' has left no stone unturned in making thi>
production one of the very best of their comedy "hits," and
the audience that appreciates original and humorous situa-
tions, cannot fail to find a laugh in every foot of "Bill
Bumper's Bargain." Francis Bushman plays Mcphisto,
Harry Cashman is the tramp, and Dolores Cassinclli the
Marguerite.
"HOW THEY STOPPED THE RUN ON THE BANK."
A Unique Comedy by Selig in which Two Hundred Motion
Picture Exhibitors of Illinois Acted.
Over two hunilred o\iiii>itors and moti^m picture tluater
owner.s. members of the Illinois State Exhibitors' League,
will watch themselves "act" in the unique comedy entitled
"How They Stopped the Run on the Bank." to be released
by the Selig Polyscope Company on October loth. Friday.
Aug\ist -\=;th, it will be remembered, was an eventful day f"r
the members of the Illinois State Exhibitors' League. It was
"Selig Day" in Chicago, and everyone who could get away
from business tor the day joined the automobile parade and
went out to the Selig plant, where they spent, to say the
least, an interesting day. One of the "stunts" that Mr. Selig
had planned was the participation in several scenes of the
above story, by the exhibitors themselves.
The exhibitors took to this idea with a vim and the result
was far better than had been anticipated by the most opti-
mistic of the Selig producers. Briefly the plot of the story is
as follows:
A rumor gains circulation to the effect that the Forest City
State Bank, one of the oldest and most conservative institu-
tions in the country, is hard pressed for funds and is about to
go to the wall. This news spread like wildfire and a run is
imminent. Mr. Church, the president (played by Charles
Clary), calls into consultation the bank officials and they
wire for money. The bank is perfectly solvent, but the
momentary question is to stop the run and quiet the nigh
frantic crowds until funds arrive. Mr. Church faces ruin
and disgrace it the doors open before they are in a position
to start paying off the deposits. Dorothy Church, the presi-
dent's daughter, is engaged to young Dick Thatcher (played
by George CoxV They have been to a circus in the after-
noon, where they were much impressed by a ferocious look-
ing lion, one of the main attractions of the show. They hear
of the impending run as they are about to leave the circus
grounds, and Dorothy (played by Miss Williams) gets the
novel idea of stopping the run by securing the lion and his
keeper and turning them loose in the bank building. They
act upc n the idea; the keeper is taken into their confidence
and the lion is transported during the night to the bank. In
the morning the newspapers of the city carry a scare head
article telling of the escape of the lion from the circus
grounds. When the doors of the bank are thrown open to
the panic stricken crowd in the morning, and Duke, the lion,
makes his appearance, one can readily imagine the pande-
monium that Dreaks loose. The line of depositors tumble
over each other in their wild scramble to get to places of
safety and the run is quelled. Dorothy and Dick are re-
warded by the president when he assures them that he will
consent to an early marriage between them for having saved
him from certain ruin.
The circus crowd and the mob of depositors were played
by the enthusiastic exhibitors, under the able direction of
Otis Turner, the Selig producer.
"THE WAIF" (Imp).
The Waif, a strictly summer pitturc filmed by the Imp
Company, will be sure to please all classes as it has that
appeal that reaches the heart. It is a distinct innovation m
the way of a picture story and is an ambitious un* • '
The .settings arc city and pastoi.il. a number of t
being laid on a fresh-air farm where the unf-"^"", ..
from the congcsfc<! portions of the city ar^
of pure air, the freedom of the li<|rU and
ishing food by charitably inclined people who arc in syinpa
thy with the movement. There is fidelity to fact* and the
incidents ring true. The fresh air farm is one of the best
conducted institutions of its sort in the East and the pho
tographs bear out the statement that the scenes arc genuine.
There is a pathetic story running through the film, that of
Scene from "The WaiP (Imp).
an irascible old farmer who casts off his daughter on account
of a forbidden marriage. She is widowed and he declines to
assist her. She dies and leaves a boy. who struggles in the
big city to eke out an existence by selling papers. He be-
comes ill and kind friends send him to the fresh air farm to
recuperate. He goes in company with hundreds of others
and wanders off the grounds to the farm of his grandparents.
How he eventually wins over the calloused grandfather and
finds a home with loving relatives is a sweet story, well told
and admirably staged. It is a story that will surely win favor
with parents and children.
VITAGRAPH'S "TALE OF TWO CITIES" ENTER-
TAINS ROYALTY.
A correspondent write> us from Calcutta that the Elphin-
stone Biograph Company, of that city, gave a special per-
formance on the evening of September 2nd. under the patron-
age and presence of Lord and Lady Hardinge, His Highness
the Maharaja of Patiala. His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor.
His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief. Lady Creagh and
Lady Hewet were also among the audience. The Viceroy's
band was in attendance and furnished the music. The prin-
cipal item on the program was the three-reel portrayal
of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities." The perform-
ance was highly appreciated by the distinguished audience.
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"LADY GODIVA" (Vitagraph).
For release Saturday, October 21, the Vitagraph Company
announces "Lady Godiva," a picture based upon the old
English legend of the same title. The Vitagraph Company
has succeeded in making not only a beautiful film, but one
that presents much of the historical interest of the eleventh
century, and the manners and customs of the people of the
celebrated and quaint town of Coventry, made famous in the
literature of many periods. There will be much anticipation
on the part of the public to see how this subject is portrayed
and to behold the animated illustrations of this remarkable
legend which has furnished many an hour of pleasant pastime.
Many are familiar with the delightful story of the sacrifice
of Lady Godiva, who agreed to ride naked through the streets
of Coventry, that a severe tax imposed by her husband upon
an impoverished people might be rescinded. The story relates
at length how she accomplished the task. Mantled by her
wealth of golden hair she rode a milk-white steed through
the streets, after all the populace had been strictly enjoined
to remain within doors and not to gaze upon her as she
passed. Only one disobeys the injunction, and he, in punish-
ment for his curiosity and disobedience, was stricken blind
and ever afterward known as "Peeping Tom," which title is
applied to all persons, up to this day, who commit a similar
offense.
There are many dramatic situations in this picture, espe-
cially where the appearance of Lady Godiva is anticipated as
she is about to start upon her journey. While the ride is in
progress the scene suddenly changes to the chamber of
"Peeping Tom," w-hose unrestrained inquisitiveness is sug-
gestively contagious and fills us with a strong disapproval
of the lack of appreciation he displays for the sacredness of
the price of his and his neighbor's debts. Cautiously he
approaches a crack in the window shutter, through which he
tries to gaze upon the form of his benefactor. No sooner do
his eyes penetrate the crevice than he is stricken blind. The
acting of Mr. Wilson as "Peeping Tom" is a stroke of genius
and art.
When Lady Godiva has passed through the ordeal and ful-
filled her mission of love to those for whom she was willing
to sacrifice so much, she is overcome with a full realization
of her husband's severity and tyrannj'. This climax touches
our sympathies and we gra>p the refinement and culture dis-
played by Miss Swayne in acting this part so admirably and
successfully — a matter not easy to accomplish.
AUSTIN DISASTER PICTURES BY HOWE.
Lyman H. Howe maintains at his office a crew uf "emer-
gency" photographers — camera men, who, like a ire engine
or a wreck train, are always ready to rush at a moment's
notice to photograph scenes of great human interest when-
ever or wherever they may occur. The advantage of such
an ever-alert organization was well demonstrated when the
first news of the terrible flood at Austin, Pa., was flashed to
the world. As soon as the magnitude of the calamity became
apparent, Mr. Howe's photographers were racing to Austin.
They arrived there even before many of the newspaper re-
porters and long before any other photographers. The tlood
had subsided just before their arrival. They planted their
cameras in the very center of the narrow little valley. From
this point they photographed panoramic views showing the
magnitude of the awful destruction caused by the irresistible
wall of water 50 feet high, and the houses stranded by it in
every conceivable position on the hillsides. Then they
moved the cameras within very close range of the broken
dam which exacted such a heavy toll of human lives and
wiped a whole town ofT the map. After securing compre-
hensive views of it, they photog:raphed the wreckage strewn
all around them — just as it lay immediately after the deluge
was over. But the human interest of this reproduction is
intensified particularly by that portion showing the first
work of relief and rescue, and some of the survivors still
clinging to a few of the shattered homes which escaped
the full fury of the flood.
Chas. L. Marshall, holder of the State rights in Missouri,
Kansas and Iowa for "Temptations of a Great City" (Mono-
pol) and Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill pictures, reports phe-
nomenal bookings and business for those specials. Scientific
advertising methods bring the crowds and return dates are
the rule.
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Scene from "Lady Godiva," by the Vitagraph Company of America.
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NEW PICTURE MAKERS.
'I'lu- t"^y^tal I'ilm ( 'iin|>.iii\, rrctiiilv <>rv;aiii/rtl to mami-
i.ictiirc nii»liiiii picture^. hd> Kpcnrd nttico in tlu- (ifrm.iii
>avinKs Hank |{iii!<lini,'. I'Hiirth Avcnnc and 14th Street. Mr.
l.iidwiK' (i. I! I'".rl) is |irc>id(-nt and Mr. Jii^cpli A. tioldcn,
\vhi> rccentlj rcsinm-d n> .stam- diri-ct">r of the Seli^ I'oly-
n>\>K company. ••! I IncaKo, to take cliarge "i ilic » .mipany »
-tudio*. is vice-president.
•A RURAL CONQUEROR" (Lubin).
.■\s "'Id a> tli>- uiirl.l. 1^ (111- lact that the soundness of a
tnan'> lieart cannot he judged by tlic stylishness of his clutlies
nor the correctne>h ot his manners.
A comedy which will >oon be released by the Lubin Man-
ufacturinK Company, entitled ".\ Rural Conqueror," happily
illustrates this time-honored truth.
Marjorie Tlionie. a country n'rl. was sincerely loved by
Ira Smiley, a handsome and intelligent young chap. How-
ever, Ira diiln't look like the pictures that illustrate the tailor
.idvcrtisemeiits in the magazines, nor did he know lu)w to
make a Chesiertieldian bow.
When two girl chums arrived to visit Marjorie, she had
plenty of society, and when the lovers of these two chums
arrived, Marjorie could not help noticing the dilTerence be-
tween them and Ira. Ira noticcil that she noticed, and being
a wise young man, he determined to correct these >liglii
iefects in his make-up. The next time he appeared, he had
\changed his plow slioc^ tor patent leathers, his old hat for
a silk one and his "store clothes" for a frock coat and gray
trousers.
Very punctiliously he invited Marjorie to go for a drive.
On the way he again asked her to become his wife, and again
Marjorie refused. They had arrived at the middle of the
•iv'er, which was shallow enough to be forded. Ira suddenly
-topped, got out. unhitched the horse and sent it flying. Then
lie, too, started to walk away. Wildly Marjorie called him
back. He came and ini|iiired whether she would be his wife.
"No," said Marjorie, and Ira started to walk away again,
n the end, Marjorie accepted him, and he gallantly carried
her ashore and most of the way home.
Arriving there, however, Marjorie again declared she
would not be his wife. Ira said nothing, but calmly picked
her up in his arms and announced that he was going to carry
lier back to the buggy. Then Marjorie gave up, for in her
heart she Iku! !^ ■. < ! liim ,i'l the time.
"THE CAVES OF LA JOLLA" (American).
.•\n instructive and ruggedly biautiiul scenic, of about one-
half reel length, will be released in the near future by the
.\merican. "The Caves of La Jolla ' (pronounced Hoya) i»
the title.
The scenes embrace views of the coastline of California,
near Point Loma The action of the waves on the rocks has
created remarkable results. Here is a majestic natural bridge
resting on pillars which have esc:iped erosion, the arches
being formerl by what were the tops of caves. There are
stretches of stupendous rock walls, veritably honeycombed,
and presenting weirdly fantastic, rock fashioned tigures.
^ ofider the breakers dash mountain high on the towering
ciifTs, leaving jjartly uncovered, as they recede, "dark, un-
f.'ithomcd caves."
.Attention is directed to a view ot the coastline in which
the rocks show distinctly the gradual rising of the land bor-
dering on the Pacific, (ietjlogists estimate that the rise is
nearly three feel in a period of one Imndred years.
I "F rugged sublimity and rock peculiarities, the scenes
this well-pliiMographed scenic film will afford instruction and
pleasure for all.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT LECTURE ILLUSTRATED
BY KALEM MOTION PICTURE.
One of the features of the New York City Budget Exhibit,
recently held at 330 Broadway, was a lecture by Dr. E. J.
Lederle, Commissioner of the Health Department, which
was illustrated in a novel and interesting manner by the
Kalem Company's motion picture. "The Little Mothers'
League." This picture tells the story of the Health Depart-
ment's work in educating young girls in the proper care of
babies, the League now consisting of 20,000 girls who live
in the congested districts of New York and whf) are the care-
takers of their baby brothers and sisters. 1 he manner in
which pasteurized milk is dispensed to mothers, the lessons
in modifying milk, cleansing bottles and the general care of
infants, are all embodied in this tilm. It is a striking example
of the wonderful field for educational subjects in motion pic-
tures and as Dr. Lederle said, "It's exhibition throughout
the country, as well as in Eurf)pe. will enable other cities to
see what New York is doing in its great work of decreasing
infant mortality."
Scene from "A Rural Conqueror," by the Lubin Company.
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A LITTLE TALK ON VAUDEVILLE IN PICTURE
THEATERS.
The question of vaudeville in the 5-cent theater is quite a
problem for the manager of the photoplay house. Vaudeville
is an item of considerable expense, and it is a moot point
whether the enterprising manager can at the end of the week
show a comfortable excess or gain on the credit side, mean-
ing greatly increased patronage due to this added attraction.
If vaudeville shall be considered an attraction, it must be
good, and very good indeed, and good vaudeville acts cost
a great deal of money. Cheap vaudeville is out of the ques-
tion. It is absolutely detrimental, and has proved the fall-
down of more than one exhibitor. Strange as it may appear,
yet it is a fact, the public, when it comes to vaudeville, ex-
pects for a nickel an entertainment as good as at a high-class
vaude\ille house. Mediocre performers are hardly tolerated,
and are not on a par with the extreme satisfaction of a cork-
ing good picture. And then there is always the danger that
the manager, burdened with the extra expense of vaudeville,
is tempted to cut on his film service, for which his patrons
will not stand.
Very little attention so far seems to have been given to the
possibilities of a musical entertainment in conjunction with
the moving picture show. Illustrated songs and good singers
always have been more or less an attraction, but the possi-
bilities of musical novelties have been rather overlooked by
exhibitors.
There is a manufacturer in Chicago — his name is J. C.
Deagan — who has made a specialty of novelty instruments
exceptionally well adapted for use in the picture theater. He
is the originator of the well-known Deagan electric bells,
which are used by hundreds of exhibitors all over the country,
as a genuine and i)lcasing novelty. Some very startling
effects can be produced with these bells, as, for instance,
by mounting them under seats, in corners, and other odd
places, to the intense surprise and delight of the audience.
Some exhibitors use the hells as ballyhoo, and mount them
as a decoration on the outside.
Of course, if abused, the
novelty will grow tire-
some, and therefore should
be judiciously employed.
A drummer, for instance,
should never play the
bells with the pictures.
To accompany the chorus
of an illustrated song, the
bells are most effective.
Another novelty of tested
merit is the Deagan organ
chimes, an instruinent par-
ticularly well adapted to
the moving picture thea-
ter. This instrument is
toned as sweet and mel-
low as a pipe organ; the
quality of the tone is clear
and penetrating. The cost
of this instrument is very,
moderate, and the chimes
are easily played by the
drummer or pianist. The
music of this instrument
can be featured as well as
a vaudeville act.
A policy which might
well be followed by the-
enterprising manager who
now has vaudeville would
be to buy, for the money spent each week or two weeks for
vaudeville, one of the better musical novelties. This could
be featured for its first week, a new one bought the next
week, until the house has acquired a permanent equipment
of say six or more high-class novelties. The cost of follow-
ing such a policy would not exceed, in fact would not
always equal, the expense of a lirst-class act: and after the
tirst week of use, the instrument would have earned its cost,
would be the property of the house, and would be always
ready for a return engagement, as well as always pleasing
to the audience, if not used too much. As an attraction, too,
it would prove superior to the average act, and the extra
attendance would go far toward paying for it. To avoid
repetition, it would of course be necessary to have enough
instruments, running each one say a week, to give a pro-
gram for a month or ni'tre without repeating. After a few
months, moreover, the instruments will have paid for them-
selves, even thoegli a large number has been bought, and are
a permanent asset.
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ROMEO AM> UULIEX
GAIETY THEATER, MONTREAL.
The Gaiety of Montreal cleared $300 protit after a three
days' riin of the Thanhouser two-reel production of Romeo
and Juliet. The manager writes that the success of the pic-
tures were phenomenal. All of the highest averages of pre-
vious successes were broken.
The Gaiety advertised the pictures well in advance. It
plastered up the front of the house, as the cut shows, with
one sheets and three sheets.
It covered the town with handbills and posters. The re-
sults far exceeded their most optimistic expectations. The
returns they got not only demonstrates what live-wire adver-
tising methods will do, but illustrates the drawing power of
classic films.
ORTHO STOCK COMPANY.
The Ortho Film Company, which has announced its forth-
coming releases in the Moving Picture World, has estab-
lished its own company of players in a new studio apd pro-
ducing plant at Petersburg, Va. The leading players are
well known in the theatrical world. Miss Elizabeth Talmage
has appeared in a number of dramatic successes. She was
with Amelia Bingham in "The Climbers," with Valerie Ber-
gere in "The Dancing Girl"; pla3-ed the prima donna part in
"The Love Waltz," and the part of Emma in "Paid in Full."
She is the leading woman in the Ortho company.
Jack Dougherty, one of the leading men, was with the
Virginian and Arizona companies and has appeared in many
other dramatic companies. Miss Gertrude DeMont is the
comedienne of the Ortho company and has been in a number
of Brady and Harris successes. W'alter Marshall, heavy, has
been with Savage and Shubert productions for the past sev-
eral j-ears. Miss \'irginia Mann, juvenile and ingenue, was
featured in "Prince Chap" and "The Gentleman from Miss-
issippi."" She is a beautiful brunette and greatl)' interested
in picture work.
Miss Effie Darling, who is cast for heavies with the Ortho
company, is a former Belasco player and has a wide theat-
rical experience. William Steen, juveniles, is a handsome
fellow and a promising young actor.
The .direction of the company will, be in charge of Mr.
James Doyle, formerly with the Kefiance and other com-
panies. He is an actor of wide reputation and has been a
producing director on Broadway for years. Mr. Doyle will
be assisted by Mr. Frank Young, who is also a well-known
character man. He will assist in arranging scenarios and -11
will play character parts. !|
.\ competent staff of photographers and scenic artists are
with the company at the new studios and an excellent line
of pictures is promised. The commercial department of the
Ortho Company is at 40 East 12th Street, New York.
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217
GIVING THE AUDIENCE A CHANCE.
It i!> uiic uf the tricks >>l the music hnll dinger to get tlic
audience to jtiin in tlir cliiiru-> ol liis or lu-r popular >ong,
and the popularity of ttio .s^ug ami ihr singer is gauged by
the enthusiasm with which the audience joins in the chorus.
When the chorus is catchy and the singer pursuasivc the
response t'rom the audience is sometimes wiiiiderful and
many a singer's reputation has been made thereby. Taking
this lor an example, some one conceived the idea oi leatur-
mg- the popular song choruses on tlic screen without the
singer and giving the audience a chance to get in'" the pro-
gram. This idea was hr-.t put 011 at the Circle Theater, New
York, and called "Goldeii's S'>ng Review." The words oi the
chorus were put on lantern slides and projected on the pic-
ture screen. When the orchestra begins to play the audience
begins to sing and everybody has a good time.
How this idea works is best shown at the Circle Theater,
where it has been running I'ctr some weeks. If you happen
in at the right time, as did a representative of tiie Moving
Picture World, you are likely to think that you have made a
mistake and stumbled into a big mciting of some singin;;
society instead of a vaudeville theater. .The idea has become
so popular with the clientele of the Circle that the greater ma-
jority of them come especially for the song revue and tlu'>
have the time of their lives, making the old theater fairly
ring with song.
The chorus slides are made by the Levi Company, of New
York, and can be obtained at a very reasonable price. Mr.
Meinhold, of the Locw enterprises, which operates the Circle
Theater, gives the Golden Song Revue the following un-
qualitiod indorsement:
"It is absolutely the biggest attraction on slides we have
e\er used and we are placing them in every one of our houses
as rapidly as the Levi Company can produce them. Night
liter night the same patrons come back to sing and I believe
we have around here now the best singers in New York. I
don't know how long it will last, but we have been using it
here almost three months and it is a bigger attraction to-day
rhan it ever was. The only difficulty we find is to get enough
cartoons and choruses. I have not hesitated to recommend
It to my friends or to anybody who wants a first class attrac-
tion for almost nothing. \''ou don't always have to pay a big
price for a good drawing card if you are wide awake and
know your business."
SUNLIGHT CURTAIN DEMONSTRATION.
A remarkable demonstration of the Sunlight Curtain was
recently witnessed by a World representative in the rooms
of the Kinemacolor Company, 145 West 45th Street, New
York City. The exhibition room of this company is equipped
with the customary painted white screen, much whiter and
much smoother than seen in the ordinary theater, and it
-hows up the Urban-Smith color effects well. On this occa-
sion, however, one half the screen was covered with a Sun-
light Curtain and the difference was very pronounced. The
Sunlight curtain seemed to render the natural colors more
natural in that they appeared with more purity: but the
difference in the effect was most noticeable in the highlights.
It has been said that the highlights or whites in a Kinema-
color picture are only relative, and this was proven to be
correct when comparing the difference of the effects on the
two screens. On the Sunlight half the highlights were
brilliant and the faces of the people in the pictures were
clear and the flesh colors faithfully rendered. It is hard to
say whether the demonstration favored Kinemacolor or the
Sunlight curtain the most, but it at least demonstrated one
thing conclusively, and that is that they ought to go
together.
OWEN MOORE AND LITTLE MARY WITH
MAJESTIC.
Tom Cochrane, general manager of the Majestic I-'ilm
Company. New York, announces that he has finally secured
the services of Owen Moore and Mary Pickford (Little
Mary), and that they will hereafter appear only in Majestic
pictures. There was some question for a time if the Majestic
would he able to secure these popular players, as another
cmpany claimed to have them under contract. An action
was brought to prevent them from going with the Majestic,
but the case was dismissed by the Court when it came up for
a hearing. This left them free to contract with Mr. Cochrane's
company.
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY, OCTOBLK 16th. 1911.
.\MMRICAN — Three Daughters of the West (Dramatic) 850
.\MI:KICA.\— The Caves of La Jolla (Sccnicj . • -^
CHAMPION— A (iirl and a Spy (Dramatic)
ECLAIR — A Lucky Change (Comedy)
ECLAIR— Lake Gaida (Scenic) j8s
IMP — Uncle Pete's Ruse (Comedy-Drama) . 1000
YANKEE— The Lost Kerchi.i ((omcdy) ....
TUESDAY. OCTOBER xyth, 1911.
HISON— .\ Western Bride (Dramatic)
POWERS— Yarn of a Baby's Shirt (Comedy)
POWERS— First Mail by Aeroplane (Topical)
POWERS — Headline .\crobats (Comedy)
THANHOUSER— The Early Life of David Coppcrti.-in;
Part I (Dramatic)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1911.
.\MBROSI()— The Conversion of St. .Anthony (Dr i .
C'H.VMPIO.V — Circumstantial Evidence (Dramatic; ... 950
NE.STOR — The Town Marshall (Comedy-Drama) ....
RELI.ANCE — The Trapper's Daughter (Dramatic)
SOL.NX — .\ Corner in Criminals (Comedy)
SOLAX — A Lover's Ruse ((Comedy)
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 19th, 1911.
.\MERICAN— The Lonely Range (Dramatic).. lOOO
IMP — The Aggressor (Dramatic)
REX — Her .Si-ter (Dramatic)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER aoth, 1911.
BISCJN — A Warrior's Treachery (Dramatic) ...
LUX— Bill Pays His Debts (Comedy) 442
LUX — Henpecked Bertie Goes Fishing (Comedy; ... . 514
SOLAX— His P.etier Self (Military Drama)
THANHOUSER--Thc Satyr and the Lady (Dramatic) .
YANKEE— The Man Who Came Back (Dramatic) ...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN— His Fidelity Investigated (C.)
ITAL.A — Foolshead Quarrels with His Sweetheart (C)
POWERS — The .Awakening of John Clark (Dramatic)
RELIANCE— Divorce (Dramatic)
NESTOR— Mutt and Jeff Join the Opera Co. (Comedy)
NESTOR— That Blessed Baby (Comedy)
NEW $100,000 THEATER.
Ornstein & Bock, proprietors of the St. Nicholas Theater,
on St. Nicholas Avenue and i8ist Street, are just completing
the construction of a new and model theater building at a
cost of $100,000. The opening date has not been announced,
but the amusement-loving patrons of the -ection are looking
forward to an early opening. Messrs. Ornstein and Bock,
though in the busines> only two years, deserve credit for the
manner in which they have conducted 'the St. Nicholas.
NEHLS JOINS AMERICAN FILM CO.
R. R. Nehls. for some time connected with the Kleine
Optical Company, of Chicago, has resigned to accept the
positi'^n of manager of the American Film Manufacturing
Company.
THE X-RAYS.
Patlie I-reres will release at an early date one of the most
interesting educational and scientific films ever produced.
The full details of an X-ray machine are exhibited and ex-
plained upon the screen, showing the construction and
methods of using tlie same. The operator next takes an
X-ray picture of his own hand, which show- how the ma-
chine is worked; the negative of this picture is then devel-
oped and the most extraordinary picture ever seen upon the
screen is the development of this plate in the dark-room; it
is. however, actually seen upon the screen slowly developing
in the acid bath. When fully developed, the human hand
with the bones in distinct outline are plainly seen
.\ frog is then taken from a jar and placed under the X-ray
and the picture thus taken of the frog is also simultaneously
rejtroduced by the cinematograph and on the screen can be
seen the living frog trying to liberate itself from the pins
which hold it. .Mso with thorough transparency the skeleton
of this little animal is distinctly outlined. The whole series
is indeed wonderful, as the uninitiated cannot comprehend
how the reproduction of dark-room pictures and the simul-
taneous pictures of the X-ray and the cinematograph are prf'-
duced. It is an exceedingly valuable film, and will be wel-
comed by everyone interested in the educational and scientific
development of moving picture uses. This film is probably
one of the most instructive ever issued and is a valuable ilhi —
tration of the possibilities yet to follow.
.\dam Kessel. the "Empire Exchange" man. hates t.. -,.
the warm weather leave us. He ha- followed the sun's rays
to Palm Beach. Fla., where he will sun him-'^lt f, ,r tVi- 'i.-v
ten days to come.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY, OCTOBER i6th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Unveiling (Dramatic) 998
KALEM — The Colleen Bawn (Three Reels, Dramatic) 3000
LUBIN — The Maniac (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— The Gambler's Dream (Dramatic) 1000
SELIG — Making of a Man (Comedy-Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Fighting Parson (Dramatic) 1000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 1911.
EDISON — An Old Sweetheart of Mine (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY — A False Suspicion (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— Done Brown (Comedy-Drama) 833
GAUMONT — A Fairyland of Frost and Snow (Scenic) 163
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 42 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — On Separate Paths (Western Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Vitagraph Monthly (Topical) 1000
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER i8th, 1911.
EDISON— Mike's Hero (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE— Ordered to Move On (Dramatic) 605
ECLIPSE— Madeira, Portugal (Scenic) 385
KALEM — Daniel Boone's Bravery (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— The Cure of John Douglas (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— The Ranch Girl's Terrible Mistake (Am. Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Selecting His Heiress (Comedy) 1000
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Adventures of Billy (Dramatic) 999
ESSANAY— Their Tiny Babies (Comedy)
ESSANAY— 'Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost (Com.) 1000
LUBIN— Git a Hoss (Comedy) 1000
MELIES— The Cross of Pearls (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — The Renegade Brother (American Drama) . . looo
SELIG— How They Stopped the Run on the Bank (C.) 1000
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1911.
EDISON — A Conspiracy Against the King (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— Dr. Bill's Patient (Comedy) 1000
KALEM — The Mesquite's Gratitude (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— A Trip Down the Magdapis River (Scenic) .. 280
PATHE— Eva Moves In (Comedy) 298
PATHE— Up the Flue (Comedy) 260
SELIG— His Better Self (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Cabin Boy (Dramatic) lOOO
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 1911.
EDISON— Three of a Kind (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY — A Western Redemption (Western Drama) 1000
GAUMONT— The Masked Huntsman (Dramatic) 784
GAUMONT— Opening Flowers (Horticultural) 216
LUBIN— Tobacco Industry (Educational)
LUBIN— Her Exclusive Hat (Comedy)
LUBIN — Willie's Conscience (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — A Puritan Courtship (American Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Lady Godiva (Historical Drama) 1000
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Through Hi- Wife's Picture (Comedy).. 530
BIOGRAPH— The Inventors Secret (Comedy) 468
KALEM — A Prisoner of Mexico (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — The Scandal Mongers (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— The Traitor (Dramatic)
PATHE — Nomadic Tribc> in El Kantara, Algeria (Sc.)
SELIG— Coals of Fire (Dramatic) lOOO
VITAGRAPH— The Foolishness of Jealousy (Comedy) 1000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 1911.
EDISON — A Day at West Point Military Academy,
N. Y. (Topical)
ESSANAY— The Tricked Trickster (Comedy)
ESSANAY — The Family Pet Revenge (Comedy) 1000
G.'\UMONT — Jimmie in Love (Comedy) 555
G.\UMOXT — The Ostrich Plume Industry. France (Ind.) 428
P.ATHE— Pathe's Weekly Xo. 43 (Topical)
SELIG — Whv the Sheriff L- a Bachelor (Dramatic) ...1000
VITAGRAPH— Wig Wag (Comedy) 1000
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1911.
EDISON — The Fairies' Banquet (Comedy) 400
EDISON — How the Telephone Came to Town (Com.) 600
ECLIPSE — A Woman's Slave (Dramatic) 950
ESS.A.NAY — Athletics vs. Giants (Topical) 1000
KALEM — The Last Freight Car (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — The Tars Ashore (Comedy) 1000
P.-VTHE — Revolution in a Bachelor's Club (Comedy) ..
VITAGRAPH— Aunt Huldah, Matchihaker (Comedy) .. 1000
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Long Road (Dramatic) 999
ESSANAY — Two Many Engagements (Comedy) 1000
LUBIN — A Rural Conqueror (Comedy) 1000
MELIES — A Gypsy Bride (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — In Frontier Days (Western Drama)
SELIG — Lost in the Jungle (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 1911.
EDISON — An Island Comedv (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY— Pals (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM — The Peril of the Plains (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Mother Is Strong on Hypnotism (CJomedy) ..
PATHE — Logging and Milling in Sweden (Scenic) ....
P.ATHE — Funeral in Annam (Scenic)
SELIG — A Painter's Idyl (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Kitty and the Cowboys (Dramatic) ...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 1911.
EDISON — The Kid from the Klondyke (Western Dr.)
ESSANAY— The Forester's Plea (Western Dr.)
GAUMONT— (Title not given)
LUBIN — Love's Victory (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Saved by the Flag (Dramatic)
\'ITAGRAPH — Regeneration (Dramatic) 1000
NEW FILM RENTAL BUREAU.
The Amusement Supply Company, of Chicago, 111., an-
nounces the fact that beginning with October ist they will
add to their already large and well-known business a film
rental department, under the management of Mr. Robert D.
Lett, formerly of the H. & H. Film Service, of Chicago, and
more recently manager of the Reliable Film Exchange of
that city. It is the purpose of the .'Xmusement Supply Com-
pany to handle a high class of Independent film, and in addi-
tion they will make a specialty of feature reels. The company
has recently moved into much larger quarters and will be
glad to correspond with such exhibitors as would care to
contract for a really first-class weekly service.
ACME FILM COMPANY IN NEW QUARTERS.
The Acme Film Co., formerly located in offices at 12 East
15th Street, New York, has moved to 130 West 37th Street.
The change was made necessary by a rapid increase of busi-
ness which has favored the company during the past few
weeks. The new offices are commodious and better fitted
for the business of the company.
THREE NESTORS COMING.
The Nestor Company announces that there will soon be
three "Nestors" each week in response to the increased de-
mand for more of the same. It is proposed to make the third
reel one of high class comedies and light drama. Thomas
Ricketts, the well-known and efficient director, will have
charge of this work.
LETTER FOR WILLIAM B. HALL.
If William B. Hall, formerly of the Crescent Theater.
Syracuse, N. Y., will send his present address to the Moving
Picture World he will receive a letter sent in our care.
SEE ADVERTISEMENT ON PAGE 240.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Two Magnificent Productions
MONDAY. OCTOBER 23
Mammoth Military Masterpiece
Tlie Drummer Boy of Sliiloii
SpleiicJid (abt of 200 I'eople
CODE SHILOH
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
A Magnificent Gypsy Production
A Flower ottlie Forest
A realistic representation of life of
the nomad tribe withacast of 150
These Reels Will Bear Repeating
CODE FOREST
YANKEE FILM CO.
344 E. 32nd St., N. Y.
LUX FILMS
THE ACME OF EXCELLENCE
Released Friday. Oct. 20, 1911
BILL
Pays His Debts
Comeily Length 442 ft
A \ ery amusing comedy, show-
ing Hill ;in<l his friend, the l)ear.
Henpecked Bertie
Goes Fishing
Comedy Length 514 ft.
A film brimful of laughable situa-
tions and mirth-provokinK
incidents.
10 East 15th St.
New York City
TaUphon* 3427 StU7*»Mint
Sold Oa\y Throu(h
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With a bill of fare like this placed in front of your theatre, people
are bound to go in and spend their money, even though they have
just had a turkey dinner elsewhere. As one of our customers
wrote us,
'^ It Increased My Business Ten Per Cent "
And it will increase yours, Mr. Exhibitor, if you will give it a trial.
What it has done for others it will certainly do for you, and you
should not allow some old fogy notion to stand between you and
possibly your future success, at least a great increase in business.
You certainly will find, as hundreds of others have found, that this
is the proper system, and that it solves the poster question for some
time to come.
Write us at once for our proposition whereby we furnish you with
a poster for each and every film released by the Licensed manufac-
turer of motion pictures, for the small sum of
TWO- DOLLARS- PER- WEEK
DO -IT- NOW
The fellow who takes time for doing things is a lazy cousin to the
fellow who does time for taking things.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Correspondents are advised that no attention will be paid inquiries which
do not give the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the question as to wh';ther or not they are married.
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Many correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
C. M. C. — Mr8. Mary Maurice Is not the motlier of Maurice Costello In
everyday life. The slinilarlty of Klveii and surname Is merel.v a coincidence.
(2) 'Mr. .Johnson sliould lie addressed in cure of the Lubin company. See
their advert Isenient for address. (3) All Hioftraph players are either John
or Jane Doe. John Doc played the part mentioned. (4) Miss Plekford was
with the Imp for about n year.
G. D. — 11 Is not rei'or<led that Gilbert M. Anderson has a brother Id the
pictures. (2) He Is in cliarge of the Essunay players In the West, with
head<iunrtprs in Los Anjieles, but they go wherever good settings are to
be lind. (3) Kenneth Casey and Adele de Garde are not related.
COOK. — The scene was not a ■studio exterior." but a natural setting,
made, as you suggest, on the Hrlglilon Beach line.
A. N. D. — If you want to be popular use only one side of the paper
(1) Robert Leonard has left the Selig company. (2) No. (3) Announcement
will be made In a week or so as to the plans for the Western section of the
Vltagraph players. The company is not yet in the field, pending the comple-
tion of elaborate details. (4) We cannot place "the finest picture house In
the I'nlted States." but you're pretty dose to atxiut as good as there are
with the Montgomery houses. There are numerous handsome bouses through-
out the country, but it Is not possible to Institute comparisons. (i>) The
honor seems to He between tlie Selig and Lubin companies. (6) Will be
answered later. I") Miss Lottie Kii.scoe is now in Philadelphia. (8) Miss
Edith Storey Is permanently with the Vltagraph. (9) The company does not
place the actor. (Ill) We are inclined to tlie belief that the Vltagraph has
the larger number of players steadily employed, .since it makes the greater
number of releases. Tliey sometimes work as many as ten companies at
once. (11) Tor cue music see Clarence E. Sinn"s advertisement in this issue.
(12i Miss Lawrence Is still with the Lubin comjiany.
G. E. — .lolin. In "The Quaker Motlier." was played by Maurice Costello.
(2) Lieut. Lewis In the Essanay "Live. Love and Believe," was Francis
Bushman.
J. F. HcN, — We do not answer questions as to relationships. (2) Sydney
Ayers lias the lead in Selig's "The Heart of John Barlow." (3)If you will
write the Vltagraph company tliey will advise you it tliey have the photo-
graph asked for. They offer for sale [ihotograplis of most of their players.
(4) The answer was correct at the time of writing.
ART. — Miss Alice Joyce is by no means the only artist's model in
photoplays. Miss Dorothy Gibson, of the new Eclair studio, was one ot
Harrison Fisher's favorite models before slie left the artist's for the photo-
play studio. It Is necessary, however, to be able to act in order to gain a
place with a photoplay company, unless you are content to appear in minor
parts which may lead to something better.
L. T. B. — ri e Thanhouser Kid has no other name for picture purposes, and
what better name could you ask? (2i Inda Palmer played the part you
mentioned. (3) The Mutt an<l .Jeff pictures are made by arrangement with
the artist, but are not taken from tie pulillslied sketches. (4) Hank and
Lank was a series done by Essanay. The two have no connection.
T. 'V. B. — Gilbert M. -Anderson is the player to whom you refer. See an-
swer to G. D. (2) We cannot give yon a letter of introduction to "some di-
rector." What (jood Would it do since we cannot advise him as to vour
ability?
■VAN. — The production was played by the nameless Blograpb actor-.
F. I, F. — We explained last week that James Kirkwood was still with
Uellance. (2) "A Hot Time In Atlantic CIt.v." will be practically the same
as the first release of that title, but done uilb the improvemeut In action
and photography that baa marked the Lubin product in the past couple of
years.
A. J, B. — WIfie's mamma Is an old Labin release. Tlie mother-in-law was
Florence Wragland. Her death was recorded last spring.
A. D. M .lane Fearnley is the Uellance player coucerulng whom you ask.
Miss Leonard lias not been with the company for some time.
B. A. B. — We do not know "what became of all the pretty girls wltb
Nat Wills in the King of Kaz/.am." Perhaps some of them will find em-
ployment again now that the Powers studio Is ready for occupancy. (2)
Jack Stamling played the lead In the Lubin "A Good Turn."
C. D. Y. — Vou might make a sale of a photoplay done In story form, but
the cbances are against you. Write It In action Instead of narrative and
mark It out into scenes. You'll probably get from t2() to f35 at the start
for your scenarios and less In case a story Is taken which the director mast
work over.
N. E. R. — We do not supply persona) addresses. Write the player in care
of tlie company with which he Is connected. (2) Photographs of the players
may be bad by addressing the company, though this does not apply to all
companies.
T. M. S. — George .Melford played the husband In Kalem's "The Bolted
D<H)r." i2i The Kalein company has four regular companies, three of
wlilch are usually in the field.
P. H. L. — Otis Thayer played Dick in Selig's "The New Editor." <2)
Tie animals of the Selig pictures are the property of the company. (3)
Gilbert Anderson did not employ a double In the fight scene of Spike Shannon.
He Is handy wltb the gloves himself.
R. T. S. — Charles Seay Is still with the Edison company. (2) Marie
Tenner was with the Lubin compan.v for a time.
B. M. G. — We do not know where Miss Florence Turner spent her vacation,
so cannot tell wliether it was "the same Miss Turner." She has dark hair.
D. B. T. — Mrs. Mary Maurice is not the mother of Maurice Costello. nor Is
Leo Delaney his brother. (2) As to the Biograph players — OtHcer, he's in
again!
W. W, G, — King Baggot Is still with the Imp company. Ask the com-
pany about his photograph.
J. E. — Simply s?nd your scenario to the company with a return stamped
envelope if you want It hack in the event of non-acceptance.
B. P. F. — Warren Kerrigan Is leading man for the American. (2) The
company has no New York studio. The home office Is In Chicago, but the
picturis are made In the West.
A. M. G. — The Boer war picture is Briton v. Boer, made by the Sellg
company, and is therefore a licensed released, though we have seen a copy
recently in an independent theater. |2) We don't know how it happened.
F. 'W. L. — Miss Turner Is not dead. This goes for all the rest of the
weekly victims of the rumor chib and answers half a dozen other inquirers.
J. W. R. — Tlie Eclair company is buying American scenarios. Address in
the advertising section.
N, T. G. — We do not know how it happens that Miss Normand changed her
<onie'tion. It does not appear to be one of those matters belonging to
this (leparlnient.
H. K. L. — Time was when the photoplayers were paid a flat five dollars a
day. hut that was long ago. Now salaries range from $3 a day to $500
a week. There are more of the former.
B. V, C. — Robert Conness played the husbaiwl In Edison's "His Mlsjudg-
ment. (2i Tlie name of the valet is not made known, but he was a native
of Japan. l3l William Bechtel has gone back to the stage, we understand.
I. L. P. — .Miss (Jladys Fields is the leading woman for the Western Es-
sanay productions. We do not know how old she is and far be it from
us to ask.
R. M. — We do not regard questions as to the relative worth of two film
prixlniers as coming within the province of this department. i2i We know
of no company carrying a portable studio. The more common practice is to
take to the field for the outside scenes and make the Interiors on returning
to the studio. (3i The idea of using "real" wall paper In Interior scenes
is iKit new. T' e Lulii-i company carried this to a high point of perfection
for a time, hut tlie practice involv.^s delay while the paper dries. (4) Some
{'oinpaiiy may be willing to pay you a small .sum for this Idea if it can be
worked out. It cannot be put out on royalty as you suggest, iji We have
no record of a film showing the blowing oi>en of a safe. It would be less
convincing than a tricked picture. Actual .safe blowing was a feature of
"A Dark Secret." one of the earliest of the tank dramas.
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John Baxter's Ward
In the good old Western days, so rare was
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arrive than she was "spoken-for." This theme
has been used before, but is always strong because
it is so essentially human. There is humor in it
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prqduced it in a manner entirely at variance with
any former version. A great big healthy hit.
On the Sarryr Reel
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nature; more interesting by far than the sordid
motives of men and women. A tale of childhood,
the principal charm of which is sweet simplicity.
Saturday, October 2Sth
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IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
T. K. MJlIrr blu closed tbe alrdome at Utclifleld,
IIUiiolB, undl iK'Xt KeasoD.
luBsiiiiii-li us the leading business bouses of
Kankukeu, Illinuis, were huldiog tbeir annual fall
openings, the Court inoving picture tbeater got in
lloe and held an autumnal opening. Tbis marked
a change from Independent to Licensed service.
The care i;lreD to details at tbIs tbeater is erl-
doaced b.v the selection of architect C. D. Henry,
of Kankakee, to design two bill boards for the
front of the theater.
Tbe Park Tbeater Company of Chicago, has been
Incorporated, with a capital stock of $15,000, to
do an amusement businei^s. Tbe Incorporators are:
Park Phl|>|i!<. <ieorge Girling and Aaron C. Wendell.
Mrs. ItU'hard .McFaddeu has resigned ber posi-
tion as pianist at tbe Scenic Tbeater In Bradley.
Illinois, to accept a like position In tbe Electric
Tbeater, at Manteno. Illinois.
Moving pictures formed a large part of the first
open meeting of the Oliuiana Society of Hedding
College, at .\blngdon, Illinois.
The Star Theater, St. Charles, Illinois, has added
TaudevUle to its picture show.
Genera. Illinois, club women believe they have
solved the problem of abolishing tbe evil effects
of the hlodd and thunder films upon .roung people.
Tbe Geneva Improvement Association has voted to
open, equip and manage a censored moving picture
show of its own, where young people may be shown
only wholesome pictures. Their proposition to use
the rnitarian church, met with one objection
against its l>elng turned into a playhouse, but other
members and officials of tbe church agreed with the
club women that the building might be used to an
advantage in this work without Interfering seri-
ously with the regular religious services.
Dreamland of Chicago, has been incorporated,
with a capital stock of $20,iKXl, to do a general
amusement business. The incorporators are: Fred-
erick C. Eberts, Leo. S. Kosltchek. Edwin D. Law-
ler.
The committee on public safety of tbe LaSalle,
Illinois, city louncil. made a number of recom-
mendations after the inspection of the heaters of
that city. It was noticed that no criticism was
made on fbe operating rooms. Most of the sug-
gestions were in regard to installing fire plugs, or
hose. larger doors and removing rails from the
end of seats in tbe balcony.
Sfiss Martha Uussell. formerly leading woman
with the Kssanay compan.v. is appearing in a num-
ber of Illinois cities, giving incidents of film mak-
ing and showing in connection with these stories.
the pictures in which she appeared.
I^eonard & Gardner, of Virden. Illinois, are con-
stnicting a new building to house tbelr moving
picture show.
Basil Aigeroholas. has changed tbe name of the
moving picture show at Cliestnut and Second
Streets, Kewanee. Illinois, from tlie Princess to the
Ol.vmplc. ?"lo«evs were given away as souvenirs
on the opening day. Pictures will lie changed daily.
A Moline. Illinois, woman who lost her pocket-
book, was confident that tiie disappearance took
place in the Lyric Theater. She reported tbe mat-
ter to tbe police, but the tbeater bad lieen closed
for the night, so the driver of the patrol wagon
ealled at tbe home of one of the proprietors and
secured a key. He also secured instructions aliout
lighting the Interior of tbe theater. When lie
opened the theater door he easily found tiie switch
and pressed tlie button, but there was no illumina-
tion. He had started the orchestrion. Aweil by
tbe array of buttons, he did not know liow to turn
it off, and it went merrily on until something just
liappened. but he found the pocketbook. which con-
tained $60. ami the woman was happy.
Holicrt Storm has purchased tbe opera house at
Itankln. Illinuis. and is making a number of im-
provements.
The Coluniliia Tiieater. at Galva, Illinois, has
been sold to Emery & Hutchinson, of the Princess,
and Galva will have but one show. The proprietors
will send the equipment to Toulon. Illinois, where
they also own n show.
Zcddock Reddish, of Jerseyville, 111., will add
forty feel to his brick building, installing a stage
and five hundred opera chairs. When road shows
do not conflict, he will offer a moving picture
show.
The Family Theater. Sterling, Illinois. Shrader
4 Beglilol. has adopted a policy of alternating
pictures and illustrated songs at .'i cents, to lie
Riven Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, while the
otlier days will be given over to vaudeville.
H. W. .Molchior has closed the Hijou Theater.
on Chicago Street, at Freeport, Illinois.
.\s a result of the Men and Religion movement,
which has liogun In Moline. as well as through
Illinois cities, it is expected to get 2.000 signers
to the petition asking that moving picture theaters
in Moline be closed on Sumlay. TbIs pra.ver is
not directed at the photoplay alone, but to all
sorts of Sunday amusements.
W. R. Hayes, .Tohii Forrester and Samuel Cotton,
and others, have purchased the Majestic Theater
at Du Quoin. Illinois. The company has been in-
corporated with $12.«ViO capital.
Kliiier Hawkins lias puri-iiaseii tlic "Palace; of
Ele«tricl(y," a moving picture show, at Habomfet,
III.
The Grand Opera House Company, of Lawrence-
ville. III., has been lucoriKirated, with capital
slu<'k of $l2.ii<x), to do an amusement business.
The Incorporators are: W. W. Willis, A. L. Max-
well and Charles P. Gore.
Musical Instruments hi moving picture theaters
In Waterloo, Iowa, must be Inside the building
and at least twenty feet from the entrance, if a
proposed ordinance passes. Tbe measure also hits
at "barkers." F. H. M.
A recent visit to tbe Savoy Theater on North
Sixth Street. Springfield, 111., showed a working
force composed entirely of young women, barring
the operator, of course, polite ushers, ticket seller,
door keeper, piano player and singer, were notice-
able.
Tbe new theater to be opened by W. H. Evans
and I. Burnstein. of Springfield, 111., is not la
this city, but at .Vil Hampshire Street, Qulncy,
where the building has l>een remodeled.
The advent of the Illinois State Fair brought
warning from Chief of Police Kramer, that every
moving picture show in Springfield must have on
duty, from L.TO in the afternoon until '11. 3(J at
night, a special police officer, approved by the chief
of police. The duty of this police was to keep the
aisles clear, seeing that the exits were accessible
at all times.
Fred Hancock, of Qulncy, Is In charge of the
Colonial, at Qulncy, succeeding Nfrs. Howard H.
Tuggle. formerly of Springfield, 111. F. H. .M.
Mott & Reschner have purchased a site on Main
Street, in Winona. Minn., and will erect a $.">0,000
fireproof theater, wliicli will seat l.iJOO persons.
Burr It. Swan, of PittsOeld. 111., has purchased
the lease on the Knights of Pythias Opera House,
at PIttsfield. from Frank Field, and will operate
tlie moving picture show, which has been a cur-
rent attraction tliere.
William .\ckermdn. of Mason City, 111., has
leased the opera house at Petersburg, 111., and
will run a moving picture show when theatrical
lio<ikings do not conflict.
The Majestic, Springfield, which is playing high-
class vaudeville recently, featured the film
"Temptations of a Great City." The Grand had
previously run the three reels.
Mr. and Mrs. I>ot Noe. Lewiston. III., have
started a tour of Illinois with a moving picture
sliow.
W. Kee Maxwell, who livens up the editorial
page of the Peoria Herald-Transcript when George
Fitch is not to be diverted from the Siwash col-
lege stor.v which he is writing, is anotiier nation-
ally recognized humorist who is a devotee of the
picture sliows. His latest fling at realism is the
<riticlsm of a film showing a church scene, in
whicli all the front seats are filled and the back
ones eiupty.
According to Fort Worth. Tex., papers the board
of moving picture censors of that city have barred
tbe "Dante's Inferno" films. No reason is given.
There are |>ossiliilities of a good stor.v in films
recentl.v made in St. Louis showing two Mississippi
river steamers racing. .\ scenario showing tbe
days when tiie captain tied a negro on the safet.v
valve to keep enough steam to beat out the rival
packet wouhl certainl.v be romantic.
The new theater on Main Street, frbana. III.,
will lie known as The Family. This name was
selected in a prize c<impetition.
The .\ilvance Moving Picture Company, of Chi-
cago, will take a number of pictures in .lollet.
111., it is said.
Fire Preventioti Association, according to press
reports. Russell >roore. chairman of the commit-
tee, and deput.v inspector of the Michigan inspec-
tion bureau, reported to liave f<iiind cotisiderable
fault with the operating rooms. Ojienings for pic-
A nurser.v and cliiblren's pla.vroom. where
mothers ma.v leave their children while they at-
tend the moving picture shows at the Alhamhra
Theater. Milwaukee, Wis., is an Innovation in
photoplay enterprise. This room is fitted up with
see-saws, rocking hor.ses. sand piles, and other
things to amuse the little ones. A competent at-
tendant is there to care for tbe youngsters while
the mothers are viewing the pictures.
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Wonderland park, at Minneapolis. .Minn., is to
be wrecked, according to Its owners.
H. II. Ling, of Cherokee, Iowa, has purchased
tbe building In Sioux Rapids, Iowa, which for-
merly was used by the Y<iung .Men's Christian
.Association and will oi>en a moving picture show
In it.
Plans for the new Orpheum Theater, at Grand
RapiilN, Micb., which will cost $5u,00il, were
drawn by Architect R. A. Leroy, of Kalamazoo,
Mich. It is exiK'cted to have the structure com-
pleted b.v November 1.
The Beacon, at ParU. III.. Is waging a cam-
paign against unsafe moving piitures. which has
caused a local twist that can hardly be Ignored
by the photoplay managers of Paris.
Elks at OIney, III., have engaged Architect
J. W. Gaddes, of Vincennes. Ind., to draw plana
for a new opera house. John H. Senseman la
chairman of tbe building committee.
"The only logical conclusion to reach Is that
tbe 'moving picture age' will t« followed by the
"age of nervous degenerates.' " This is the pre-
dii-tion of the Peoria Journal after reviewing tbe
ilass of pictures now being released and their
effect upon a number of people who see them, ac-
cording to the statistics of the moving picture
bureau of tbe Chicago jKilice department. .\mong
tbe scenarios objected to are included tough con-
cert hall scenes, the shooting of a priest, the
poisoning, choking, and stabbing of a man. a
burglar at work, a hold-up, a safe rohliery. a
Iiolsonlng. a kidnapping, an alHluction. a hanging,
and a fight with tbe police. TbIs paper hints
that probably a very small proportion of the
objectionable films are sifted out by the censors.
Moving picture machine operators in Waco. Tex.,
will be compelled to stand an examination before
a board of pulillc safety in the future. This board
is composed of the Ma.vor. Fire Commissioner, Fire
Chief. Fire Marshall and city electrician. .\ charge
of $2.50 will be made for Issuing the rxTtnits.
The Aurora Theater, which was scheduled to be
opened September 23 at 22 North River Street,
.Vurora, 111., by Mrs. W. J. .Mullen and Mrs. H. G.
.Mulvey. will be known as "The Home of the
Mirror Screen." The building will have a seating
capacit.v of ofiO. '
The Theater Company, of St. Louis and New
York, has been licensed to do business In the State
of Missouri.
The canvas top over the St. Clair alrdome. 1 3th
Street and St. Clair Avenue. East St. Louis. III.,
was lifted from Its supports and deposited on
the heads of a hundred spectators by a windstoim,
September 17. No one was Injured.
C. D. Stevens, formerly city clerk of Champaign.
III., has opened a campus for a moving picture
show on Wright Street in Champaign. The operat-
ing room was built to one side of the entrance
instead of directly over it. as is given in Illinois
jibotoplay constructions. .Another safeguard is an
ample number of e.xits. two at the back, two In
front and one at the side. .\ room at the side
will be used to take care of the overflow crowds.
This room is comfortably fitted with chairs and
lounging seats, where patrons may rest or read
until room is made for them in the mala building.
William Shrader. of Sterling, 111., has sold the
Star Tbeater. of that city, to William T. Eagan
and John Adair, who will operate under tbe firm
name of Eagan & .\dair. The name of the place
lias been changed to the Lyric, the building has
been overhauled, repainted. ile<-orated and new
ventilating system installed. .lolin .\dair is a
song writer.
The Bib Four Amusement Company, of Chicago,
has been Incorporated, with a capital stock of
$12.<KPfi. to do a general amusement business. The
incorporators are: Ilarrv M. Rosenblnm, Samuel
Spltzer. Ellas Ma.ver.
F. H. M.
SO. BETHLEHEM, PA.
The International .Xmusement Compan.v occupied
the (Jraud Opera House Tuesday and Wednesday
of last week, presenting a series of travel pic-
tures. The program was very interesting, and
the projection fairly goo<l.
The exterior of the Pastime Theater has lieen
renovated, and business, as usual. Is good. Mr.
.T. G. Beilen. the manager, announces that he
is booking feature films.
Mr. F. H. Stewart, a traveling representative
of The Thos. .\. Edison concern, was a visitor
in town recently.
.Tack Motsie. manager of the "Kentucky Night
Riders." a film in three reels, had his show
iKxiked at tlie Breeze last Nfonday. The pictures
proved to lie such an attraction that he was held
over three more days, playing to capacit.v houses.
Paul Laniero. a scenic artist, who hails from
Vermont, made his appearance in town about
three months ago: bis first job was at the Bijou
Theater, and his work pn^ved to lie so satisfac-
tory that every theater manager In town had
their jilaces re-painted and decorated by the above
named person.
On Tuesday. Sejit. 10, Lyman H. Howe's travel
festival was presented at the Grand Opera House
l>efore a large and enthusiastic audience. The
Coronation films, whi.li were widely advertised,
were verv iwpular-
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BIOGRAPH.
THROUGH HIS WIFE'S PICTURE (Oct. 23).—
Mr. NilMMi is :i •hew l\ «imI " and ciirrii's his
(liirlliig « lie's piiiiiif wllli liiiii nhva.vs. Ilfuv-
••vtT. lie almost fiill.f for lln- iciiiptation lu i;o lo
tlii- iiuDtk-liHll. iiirltlni; au crKtwIille lady frii-iid
Id Ko with liim. lelllns lii-r lliat he would dress as
a plrale ami Hlie lo no as a Spaiiisli K.vii8.v. At tlie
sltrlil of his wife's portrait, however, be leallzeK
his liiteiidiil wroiiK <lolnf; and chaii»;cs liis uiinil.
asklDK a friend lo Ko In Ills stead. The office boy
mixes the letli'rs and wlfey Kets Ilie one he in-
tended for the Rlrl, and she goes to catch her erring
huliby. So Willie linhliy waits at home, wifey Is
keepiiiK her eye on llie Ixdil. had pirate she he
Hives to lie her hiisliand.
THE INVENTOR'S SECRET (Oct. 23).— An old
to.Mniiker invenls an antomatio iloll and ^oes lo
the lawyers to apply for a patent. That day a
yoiinj; Kir\ is reporteil inissinj; and Pan, the cop,
receives word that a reward of .f.")iKi Is offered for
solving the mystery of her dlsappearanee. Dan's
sweetheart gels a iiositloii as cook in the Inventor's
family, and latchlng a glimpse of the doll, thinks
It is the missing girl. Dan for awhile has a
vision of $i)00, only to wake up to find holh he
and Ills swi>etlieaii out of a job.
THE LONG ROAD (Oct. 26).— At a garden
party. Kdllli, in a spirit of ciiQuclry, arouses the
jealousy of Neil, lier liame, who, taking her action
seriously, gives a parasol, which lie Intended as a
present for lier. to another girl. This induces a
ipiarrel. and both stubborn, the break is never
mended. Hence, he marries the other girl. Ileart-
crushed, Kilitli seeks solace in the convent of a
Sister of .Mercy. Some time later, fate ordains
it tliat slie be assigned to embroider the layette of
.Ned's first baby, a task often undertaken by the
Sisters. Tliis, you may imagine, is a terribli'
ordeal, but there is no help for it ami the task is
finished, which brings about the first meeting since
the day of the garden fete between the two wo-
men. Several years later, while Kditli is wurking
among the poor of the liast Side, slie is staitled
by the sound of a shot, and following a small boy
into the saloon from wlience the sound came, fiinls
Ned, who, having sntTered business reverses, and
beeome a hopeless drunkard, the accidental victim
of the shot, with his cliihl. now grown to boyluiiKl.
and bis wife by his side. Ned ha.s now re.icherl
the final turn in tlie road.
LUBIN.
THE SCANDAL MONGERS (Oct. 23).— Ethel
Gerbart had long been jealous and envious of Uie
popularity of Norrine l.ncas. who was unselfisb and
winning in her ways. Wlien tlie two went to the
same private scliool tbfir respective dispositions
iiuickly gained the same reputations that they bad
at home. Kinally ICtlicI conceived a plan to dis-
credit Norrine. She contrived that a sum of money
should be taken from a girl's room and hidden
among Norrine's belongings. When it was dis-
covered, of course. Norrine was in disgrace and
was expelled. Kthel took good care that the
scandal was spreaii at home through the agency of
her motlier. who was a past mistress of the art.
The truth was tiially brought out by a young
evangelist, who was attracteil to Norrine. He
preached a sermon which tiowerfnlly effected Kthel.
She jumped up liystericaily and declared her sin-
ister plot. Norrine became the minister's wife.
THE TARS ASHORE (Oct. 25).— Bill Bra.e
and Tom Splice bad a day's leave to go ashore.
The first tiling they noticed was a poster, an-
nouncing big doings at the State Fair, so they went.
The picture shows them having all sorts of fun.
one continuous round of excitement among the
thousands on the midway. They gaze. open
mouthed, at the dog faced boy and the bearded
lady. They admire the diving girls. They are
Interested in the boxing baboon. "They throw base-
balls at tie colored can. and watch the aeroplane
and the trapeze performers. They pick up a man
wlio has tieen run over by an automobile: in short,
they spend sucli a day as two jolly sailors sbonld.
On their way back to the ship, they buy a
couple of mascots, a duck and a little pig. which
add to the excitement, .\rriving on board, they
are noisily and delightedly greeted by their mates,
and with the aid of the mascots, are having a
glorious time, until the first officer orders all be-
low. The next day. alas! for the tnascois. They
liave been roasted, iind lilll and Tom are seeing
who can eat (be most.
A RURAL CONQUEROR (Oct. 26).— When Ira
Siniley saw that he was in danger of losing his
Kwecthearl. Xlarjorie Thorne, because be was not
quite as well tailored as her city friends, be did
not give up.
He exchanged his plow shoes for patent leathers,
bis felt bat for a silk one, and then be called
on Marjorle.
Slie went driving with hini, and when they were
fording the river, Ira calmly got out and unhitched
the horse, declaring that he would leave her there
unless she promised to marry lilni. .Marjorle con-
sentetl then.
Hut after be carried her ashore and hack home,
she again rebelled and declared she would never
marry him. Ira started to carry her baik to the
marooned buggy. Then Marjorle capitnlateil.
LOVE'S VICTORY (Oct. 28).— I'letiy Xlarjorie
was in love with .lack, but her father was de-
lerinined tlinl she should marry Richard Hastings,
a broker. It was finally agreed that .lack should
go awa.v and get a job and not see Marjorle for
sixty days. Within this period Hastings contrived
to have a notice Inserted is the newspapers, stat-
ing that .lack bad married some one else. When
Marjorle saw it, she consented to marry Hastings.
One day Hastings, Marjorle and her father went
out for a ride in the automobile. The gasoline
ran out on the way. and they were compelled to
stop. Xlarjorie remained in the machine while
Hastings and lier father went in search of gaso-
line.
iVow .Tai'k had secured a job ami lie was at
work witliin a few rods of where tlie machine had
stopped. He hurried up and greeted bis sweet-
heart. She at first refused to talk to hlin, hut
after he explained, she saw it was all a plot.
Hastings and her father were reluming. A hand
car stood on the railroad track nearby. "Will you
marry me?" said .Tack. "Yes." said Xlarjorie.
Togetlier they made a rush for the hand car. Be-
fore Hastings and father were aware of it. they
were flying down the track. As soon as the auto-
mobile could be started, the two men followed in
pnrsnit. At a crossing. .Tack saw a minister driv-
ing along. Tlie hand car was brought to a stop
and the tiewildered minister dragged aboard. Then
as th'y flew at full speed with the automobile in
pursuit, the knot was tied.
KALEM.
A PRISONER OF MEXICO (Oct. 23).— When
the Xlexiian Kevuhition broke oiit Paul Mason's
sympathies for the Insurgents led him to volun-
teer his services in assisting their cause. Oather-
ing a number of adventurous young Americans, he
took leave nf ICtliel Davis, his sweetlieart, and
started for Xlexico.
.\ few days after Paul's departure Ethel meets
with a peculiar accident. .\s she walks past the
railroad yards in her Ran Diego home, her pet
doc becomes attracted by something within an
open Ih)X car. which he proceeds to investigate.
Kthel follows her pet. but no sooner enters the
car than the door is closed by a railroad employee,
who knows nothing of what has taken place. Tlie
train is made up and starts on its journey with
Kthel a prisoner within tlie closed box car.
Twelve hours later the train halts at a small
town in tlie Mexican interior where Federal
soldiers are <)uartered. In passing the train a
soldier hears a cry witliin one of the cars. The
door is opened and Ktiiel. weak and exhausted
from her imprisonment, is lifted to the ground.
She begs to he returned home, but ficneral Alvarez
exiilains that the Insurgents have control of the
railroad line. Ethel is placed in care of tlie wife
of the Federal jailer.
.lust at this time the Insurgents' pack train
starts out to carry supplies to a beseged town
nearby. Paul gathers his men and escorts the
train. .\ troop of T'ederals discover tlie party
and overtake tliein after a sharp fight. Paul is
led away a prisoner. .\t the jail be is rei-ognlzed
by Kthel. wlio effects his escape. The two fugi-
tives are discovered and followed h,v the Federals,
wluise rlrte shots are heard by the Insurgents,
riie Insurgents come to the rescue of the two
.\inericaiis and put their pursuers to rout. The
end of hostilities enables Paul to conduct Ethel
Id their ,\meri<'an home.
THE LOST FREIGHT CAR' (Oct. 25) .Tim. a
young freight conductor, is in love with Nell,
daughter of the yard master, who objects to the
malch. When .Tim reports for duty he finds thai
his train carries a car containing a valuable con-
signment of silk. While the train is in transit
the couplings unloMseu and by a peculiar accident
the train splits into three sections, each gaining
speed until the valuable car of silk loses its bal-
ance, crashing over the embankment and disap-
pearing among tlie trees beyond. On an up grade
the sections come together and the train proceeds
without the loss of the car being noticed.
A few days later, when the shppers have held
tlie railroad resiHiusible for the loss of the car,
Jim is dismissed from the railroad's service. He
applies at the lo<al factory for employment, but
Is Informed there Is no place for him. Xteeting
.Nell, Jim tells I.er that he will not rest until he
has found the car and cleared himself. He
therefore starts out on foot to traverse the right
of way.
The president of the road comes through on a
Knir of inspection and invites the yard master
and his daughter to accompany him over the di-
vision.
In his travels Jim discovers a burning bridge and
hears the President's special coming In the dis-
tance. He succeeds in flagging the train and the
crew extinguish the flames. It is necessary to
secure timbers from the neartiy woods lo brace
the bridge, and wiille engaged In this work the
lost car is discovered bidden by broken branches.
The accident is therefore explained. JIni gains the
good graces of the president and, Jiest of all, the
yard master's consent to his marriage.
THE PERIL OF THE PLAINS (Oct. 27).— When
Xlrs. Walker, the settler's wife, prepared for the
week's baking, she found tlie supply of flour ex-
hausted and sent Nancy and Bob, her two chil-
dren, to borrow from a neighboring cabin.
Scarcely had the children passed into the woods
than a band of redskins, brandishing their guns,
swept down upon them, leading them away cap-
tives.
.Meanwhile another band of savages crept steal-
thily upon the Walker cabin, setting it on fire.
Taking advantage o tlie smoke whch filled the
atmosphere, the settler and his wife hurried out
of the back door, only to be followed by the In-
dians. Beaching a stream of water. Walker and
his wife iiid under the surface, breathing through
reeds until the pursuing savages lost their trail.
Nancy and Bob, captives in an Indian v»-igwani.
discovered a huge circular wicker basket. Push-
ing the basket to the door which faced upon a
steep hill, they crept inside and started the basket
hninping and tossing over the rocks. Reaching
a safe place beyond the camp, they crawled
from the basket and hid in an old tree.
The Walkers having reached the stockade, told
the men of the missing children and two brave
volunteers started in search of them. .\s they
passed the old tree, the children bailed them and
were borne safely to the stockade where, after a
sharp fight, the Indians were dispersed and the
Walker family happily reunited.
SELIG.
COALS OF FIRE (Oct. 23). — Coals of Fire treats
of two men — one a big. strong, brawny fighting
man, the other, a man weaker in physical vitality,
but superior in bis intellectual mentality. The
latter. Noel Clayton, loved a girl of the old Ken-
tucky border, but he was forced to see her car-
ried off by her other suitor. Bill Ewing, the man
of brawn. Noel saves tlie life af Lucy, the little
sister of his loved one, and later goes away to
tie settlements to study law. Years afterward.
Rill kills a man and is abont to pay the penalty
when I.ncy. now grown to womanhood, appeals
to Noel, the rising young lawyer, to save Bill
for the sake of his former sweetheart. He returns
good for evil and frees Bill, and finding in Lucy
a tender and loving replica of her sister, marries
her. Future years bring him fame and power
and eveniuHlly he becomes governor of Xflssourl.
'WHY THE SHERIFF IS A BACHELOR (Oct.
24). — .Toe Davis, the sheriff, loves and is loved by
.Mice Craig. Billy Craig, her brother and the town
loafer, is induced to join "Dorley's" gang, and
they hold up and rob the Eagle City Bank. The
slerifT leads bis posse in pursuit of tlie bandits
and after a thrilling chase, in which the riders
accomplish many daredevil, risk.v feats of horse-
manship, he dismounts and goes after Billy Craig.
The bullets— real bullets — fly thick and fast. They
strike the sheriff's drinking cup. stones are shat-
tered, and a piece of a tiiH- is shot away by
Craig in his attempt to escape. Tlie sherifl
finally gets his man and is liorror stricken to find
in him the brother of his sweetheart.
On the return to town .Mice meets the sheriff
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aod pleads for lirr brotlirr's release, assuring bim
tbat If be Jails Billy, all is over between them.
He wavers but a moineut between love and duty
and tlieu takes tlie boy to Jail.
LOST IN THE JUNGLE (Oct. 26) Jan Kruga
and Ills dauifbter Meta live on a farm In tbe
Transvaal. Tbe nearest nelglilxir, Sir Jobn ^for-
gan, lives 20 miles away, and It Is only on rare
intervals tbat sbe ever goes even tbat far away
from ber Isolated bome- Toddles, a work elepbant
on ber fatber's farm, Is ber only pet and In tbe
first part of our story we see ber befriend blm
from a cruel keeper. I la us. a nelgbborlng Boer
farmer rails and asks for Metn's band In mar-
riage. The girl Is ordered by her father to accept
Han's attentions. She has been taugbt to obey
and when Hans gives ber a love offering, a buge
necklace of beads, sbe meekly offers ber cheek for
tbe betrothal kiss. Sir John's nephew, Hlrshal,
comes for a visit from England and Sir John brings
blm for a friendly call on tbe Krugus. Mela's
heart awakens at the sight of tbe handsome,
young ICngllsbman, and she returns Han's neck-
lace. The father, however, orders ber to marr.v
Hans, or never darken his door again. Meta re-
fuses, and is driven away by the heartless, old
man. She start.s for Sir John's house on foot.
Is lost in tbe jungle, and attacked by a leopard.
Sbe defends herself with a large hunting knife
and though badly lacerated gels away.
In this condition sbe is found by ber pet.
Toddles, who has taken French leave of the farm
after a severe beating. How the half-dead girl
is carried back to her home by the elephant, the
fatber's change of heart, and Hans' dismissal we
prefer to leave untold.
A PAINTER'S IDYL (Oct. 27).— A large can-
vas is painted before the camera, and in seven
successive scenes we watch this picture take form
and substance, while ever before the eye Is the
subject of the sketch — the Yosemite in all its
grandeur. The story tells of the painter's love
for the modest, young schoolmistress, who passes
the spot daily where he works, of the coming of a
rich, young summer girl, who amuses herself with
the artist, the jealousy of the schoolmistress and
tbe final realization to both the artist and the
schoolmistress of their great love.
EDISON.
A DAY AT •WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY
NEW YORK (Oct. 24).— At West Point we see the
United States Army officer in the making and a
knowledge of the dally routine soon removes the
Idea that the student officer's life Is one of ease
and luxury.
During the summer months tbe strain is par-
ticularly severe. The day usually starts with a
good infantry drill, followed by the manual of
arms. The corps Is then divided into squads for
drill In the various other branches of the service.
The light artillery is perhaps the most spectacular
with its galloping horses and rumbling cannon.
Then follow cavalry drills, pistol and sabre prac-
tice, then the handling of the heavy coast artillery
guns from range finding to firing. Rifle practice,
engineering, pontoon work and bridge building
contribute to keep everybody busy.
But what impresses the visitor most, is the
corps on parade. Every man immaculate and all
moving in unison past the reviewing officer. This
was reviewed by Admiral Togo, which intensifies
the Interest of the film.
HO'W THE TELEPHONE CAME TO TOWN
(Oct. 25). — Preparations are being made by the
telephone company to invade a small town where
many property owners happen to be women of the
antiquated type who object strenuously to the erec-
tion of unsightly poles. They draw up a formal
protest and proceed to the office of the mayor, who.
of course. Is unable to grant tlieir request.
The leader of the anti-telephone pole movement
finds, upon her arival home, a number of work-
men about to plant a pole in front of her property.
With one hound she leaps Into the hole to the
astonishment of the nonplused workmen. .\
crowd soon gathers. The foreman, superintendent
and a policeman make all sorts of threats, but to
no avail. She holds the fort and defies them all.
All wonder how it's going to end. when a bright-
looking school teacher comes to the rescue and
whispers something in the superintendent's ear. He
sees the point and. with the policeman. leaves the
seat of war. The officer soon returns with a tiny
live mouse. Needless to say. the determined lady
scrambles out of the hole instanter and the pole
Is planted triumphantly.
THE FAIRIES' BANStTET (Oct. 25).— We first
see the gnomes come forth in tlie half light of the
newly risen Nfoon Fairy, to make ready the ban-
quet for the king and qneen of Falrylaiid.
Puck, the mischievous sprite, "has somehow
failed to get an Invitation and he proceeds to
revenge himself for the seeming slight by tor-
menting the gnomes. They try to catch him. but
he Is too nimble-footed. His success makes him
a little reckless, and in a daring moment they
finally do capture blm, only to find he has trans-
formed himself into a white rabbit. When thev
think they will cook the rabbit for the banquet he
suddenly becomes himself again, and laughing,
eludes them.
Then comes the fairy troop and there are dances,
dainty, half-seen, fairylike dances, which end when
Puck, who seems pos.sessed that the festivities are
not to proceed peacefully, darts In among the
revelers and npsels Ibings again. He is gone be-
fore they realize who tbe disturber is.
We ne.xt see tbe discovery tbat he has bidden
away the honey and overturned all tbe leafy
plates of tbe banquet table. The feast Is siKiiled
and tbe gnomes dash off to find tbe little mischief-
maker. In trying to elnde them In tbe forest be
runs Into the mldsi of the mystic circle and is
caught and brought before tbe king. The queen
pleads for mercy and Puck, won by her sweetness,
kneels in loving loyalty again. Then suddenly, as
tbe dances begin be sees afar the coming of tbe
Dawn Fairy. It Is time for all good fairies to
vanish, which feat Is duly accomplished before
our eyes.
Then the gnomes drowsily slip away. Puck curls
up under a fern and falls fast asleep, and tbe
Dawn Fairy slowly becomes visible to us as tbe
story ends.
AN ISLAND COKEDY (Oct, 27) The story
begins by showing the admiration of a young girl
for a certain young man, an admiration which she
confides to her chum. In a spirit of mischief the
latter passes the Information on to the aforesaid
.voung man, not knowing that the girl's small
brother Is listening to the conversation. When the
young man approaches his divinity, full of confi-
dence, he finds a very cool reception awaiting him.
But. being a young man of resource, he makes a
bargain with the small boy. We next see the
.voungster landing his sister on one of the tiny
little islands in the St. Lawrence and while ber
attention Is directed to Its beautiful scenery, he
pushes off his boat and leaves her there alone.
By a most singular coincidence, just then the
young man lands on tbe other side of the Island.
And then to carry the joke a little further, tbe
boy steals his boat.
As the hours pass, and the .voung lady's hunger
grows apace, she begins to wish that she could
speak to the .voung man, especially as he carries
a knapsack, which might contain luncheon, but she
holds out gravely until he brings forth the lunch-
eon right before her eyes. Then she surrenders.
THE KTD FROM THE KLONDIKE (Oct. 28).—
"Kid" Bolton, having made a stake of about fifty
thousand dollars in the Klondike, decides to go
back to the States and is given a rousing send-off
by tiie bo.vs.
In Seattle he purchases new clothes, a silk hat
and jewelry, and manages to become acquainted
with a pretty stenographer, Ollie. at the hotel.
He falls In love with her and shortly afterward
proposes, only to be rejected. But he bobs up
serenely and proposes again, this time dictating
his proposal to Ollie. who writes It for him and
charges him a twenty-five cent fee. Upon receiv-
ing this unique offer, she decides to accept him,
but only on condition that he obtains her father's
consent. This is quite satisfactory to the "Kid,"
and he starts for Chicago to visit his future
father-in-law. On the train he confides to a fellow
passenger that he has made a fortune In the
Klondike, whereupon the stranger decides to try
to get some easy money from liim. He invites
him to a dinner, where he introduces him to two
.voung women, his confederates, to whom he con-
ve.vs the news that he has found an easy mark
by telegraphing with a knife on a glass of water.
The "Kid," however, thoroughly familiar with
telegraphy, gets the message also and is warned
that he Is among sharpers.
.\rriving in Chicago, he writes Ollie's father
that he would like to see him. The next day his
train acquaintances arrive in an auto to take him
out and show him the town. He leaves all his
money and valuables with the clerk and joins
them, riding out to a roadliouse. where thev have
a sumptuous dinner. When the bill is presented,
his friend asks the "Kid" to pay. but he has no
money, and the proprietor orders them both thrown
out of the place.
-Vext day at his hotel, the "Kid" receives Ollie's
father, but when they come face to face, be finds
that he Is none other than the proprietor of the
roadbouse. Naturally he will not have such a
man as the "Kid" must be for a son-in-law, and
rushes out in a rage.
But the "Kid" refuses to be beaten and taking
his friend, the grafter, with him. decides to t)eard
tlie lion in his den. He finds Ollie's father din-
ing tete-a-tete with the two girls and by threaten-
ing to tell his daughter he soon obtains his written
con.sent to marry Ollie. Ollie arrives and the
wedding bells ring out.
THREE OF A KIND (Oct. 21).— vSeelng two
exceedingly attractive girls playing croquet with
their father, the three make up their minds that
the girls need young male escorts, and each tries
to outdo the other in forcing an introduction. Un-
fortunately, the father is not at all disposed to
welcome any addition to his party and. to say the
least, receives the .voung men coldly. The girls,
however, are more willing, and put it in the way
of tbe .voung men to learn that they propose a
trip through the Garden of the (Jods. The three
young men get ahead of the party and proceed
to hire all tbe available burros, thus forcing tbe
father to at least meet them on halfway friendly
terms. We then follow the party through some
of the most magnificent .scenery in the world,
finally reaching Steamtwat Rock, from which are
seen, through a telescope, the curious formations of
rock which have been classified respectively as
"tlie kissing couple." "the seal and the bear,"
"the lion." "tbe buffalo." and "tbe Scotrliman."
During this trip father, whose burro is particularly
obstinate, gets very far behind and reaches Steam-
boat Rock after the rest of tbe party has left.
In anger he starts to follow tbem bome. but In
crosi-iiig a stream bis small animal absolutely re-
fuses to be guided and the old gentleman Is pre-
cipitated, with a very bad fall. Into the bottom
of the brook. In the meantime the party has ar-
rived home, and it occurs to each one of the young
men individually, that It would be a very nice
thing to present one of tbe girls with a small
burro. Thus they dash off separately, each bring-
ing back one of the little animals, hardly larger
than a good sized dog. As tbe gifts are being
presented with due ceremony, father appears, very
hot, bis clothing very much io disorder and ex-
tremely angry. The young men are Immediately
ordered about t'nelr business and the girls taken
Into the house. The picture closes with a view of
tbe three young men looking at each other In con-
sternation and, as a totally unexpected transforma-
tion, fades Into a view of three small burros.
VITAGRAPH.
WIG WAG (Oct. 24) Willie Van Duyn's father
and mother are so solicitous about bim that tbey
c:innot bear to have bim out of their sight or the
lare of his governess. Willie is a real boy. bow-
ever, and has natural inclination for all kinds of
s[>orts.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Duyn take their boy to tbe
country, and while they are there, he goes down
to the shore of tlie lake, where he sees an empty
l>oat. He Jumps in, pushes out from the shore,
just as bis father and mother rush down to tbe
edge of the dock, trying to induce him to come
back. He accidentally overturns it and only saves
himself from being Immediately drowned by cling-
ing to its side. A compan.v of "Boy Scouts" see
the accident, and immediately give tbe "wig-wag"
flag signal to some of tbe bo.vs, who are out forag-
ing. They go to Willie's rescue and bring bim
safely to shore.
As soon as Willie has fully recovered, he pleads
with his father to let him become a member of
the "Boy Scouts." Finally Mr. Van Duyn con-
sents. When the Van Duyn's visit the camp to see
how their son is getting along, they are astonished
to find that he is a rugged, manly and popular
fellow with his associates, and no longer a matter
of anxiety and solicitude to them, thoroughly ca-
llable of taking care of himself.
AUNT HULDA, THE KATCHKAKEB (Oct. 25).—
Colonel Fairfax, a Southern gentleman. In
straightened circumstances, after tbe war. Uvea
with his only daughter, Leslie, and sees the estates
of the old families t>ought up by the newly rich.
Hawley Caldwell, a young Southerner, is in love
with Leslie, and their love affair is of great in-
terest to Aunt Hulda. who has been Leslie's nurse
in slavery days, and is now "general factotum" of
the Fairfax family.
Hawle.v is introduced to Pearl Winslow, the
daughter of a wealth.v Northern manufacturer, who
has bought an estate near by. Sbe falls in lov©
with him and flirts with him. Tales of this, very
much exaggerated, are carried to Leslie. She be-
comes jealous and there is a breach l>etween tbe
lovers, and circumstances help to make matter*
worse.
Aunt Hulda Is very much worried, and when,
one night, after a hall, at which tbe lovers have
become more estranged than ever, she hears her
mistress sobbing, she resolves to take ahold ai>d
clear things up. She visits Hawley and tells him
that he is a fool to mind Leslie's manner, for sbe
really loves him.
He doubts this. She bids him prove it and tells
him what to do. He gets up a fake run-a-way and
is thrown from his horse. WTiile he Is lying in
apparent unconsciousness, I^eslie reveals her heart
and a reconciliation takes place. As the two happy
lovers sit In the parlor, the old mamm.v sits by her
kitchen fire and chuckles over the success of ber
scheme.
REGENERATION (Oct. 28).— Hunter Ross de-
serts his wife and child and she is ilriven to the
extremes of poverty, lieing obliged in sell pencils
to keep the spark of life In herself and little one.
Fearing the worst, she writes a note, saying: — "I
am the wife of Hunter Ross, and this is our child,"
pinning the note on the child's dress in the hope
that some one will find and care for the little girl.
In case anything should happen to herself.
Ross, who is a man of means, gives himself np
to all sorts of dissipations, becoiui'ig infatuated
with a very fascinating woman, witli whom be
spends his time and upon whom he lavishes his
mone.v. While dining in a restaurant, tliey quarrel,
and In a frenz.v. strikes the woman. Sbe rushes
out into the park and along tbe riverside. Snd-
denl.v sbe is attracted by the prostrate form of a
woman, over whom is bending a little child. Bush-
ing to the side of the still form she discovers tbat
the poor woman Is dead. With a maternal In-
stinct, the distracted woman takes tbe child to
her bome. Sbe finds the note pinned to the child's
dress.
.V week later Hunter Ross calls on the woman.
She shows him the evidence of the child's identity.
He tells her that she is not fit to keep his child
and takes his daughter from her. The woman Is
aroused to a realization of her dishonor, but de-
terminedly holds to ber purpose to reg.ain ber
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herself Id o sel(-8upportlng posKion.
Sliortly afterwarii, kUc uieels the man vrlin lia?
spurned lipr. Tliey both recognize a decided change
in the otiier, hrought ahout liy the induence of I he
obild, and he niakeii the woman his wife. In tliclr
regeneration, llie rest of their lives is spent In a
consciousness of doing tlie right thing for the cljild
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THE FOOLISHNESS OF JEALOUSY (Oct. 23).—
Mrs. Dickson tliinks her hu.sban<l is too attentive
to his stenographer. Miss Ix)U West, who is very
much In love with I>ou Carson, Mr. Dickson's friend.
Carson has heen very persistent In his attentions
to Miss West, hut nnsiirccssful In gaining lier con-
sen-t to lieconie his wife. lie confides in Dickson
and asks him to assist him in his suit.
Mrs. Dick.son is very much astonished to see In
a newspaper a picture of .Miss "I^ou" West, dc
scribed as a most beantiful typewriter in tlie
employ of the Atlas .Millinery House, of which
Mr. Dickson is the head, .\fter Dickson succeeds
In bringing about an engagement between Miss
West and l.ou Carson, they arrange to get married.
Carson sends his friend Dickson a note, saying
he will meet him at the train, signing himself
"Lon." Mr. Dickson Is lo make a business trip and
Mr. Carson and his bride would like to have his
eompany part of tlie way on their lioneymoon, as
they are all going In the same direction.
Mrs. Dickson, after her husband has left on the
trip, tinds the note signed "Ix>u." and comes l<>
the conclusion that it is from Miss West, She
decides to lelgn suicide. Accordingly, she gets
Into bed and sends her husband a telegram to re-
turn at oii.e. He sees through his wife's scheme.
and telephones I.ou Carson and his wife to come
to the house at once. Dickson points to his wife's
prostrate form and says. "Thank God she's gone.
At last I am free." Mrs. Dickson can hardly lie
still. Then her husband turns around to Mrs.
Dickson's ra.nid, chucks her under the chin and
gives her a tight squeeze. This is too much for
Ills wife, who jumps out of bed and goes for him.
tooth and nail. He is so convulsed with laughter
that he can hardly recover himself. 'When he does
he teUs her all about the foolishness of her jeal-
ousy and introduces her to "Lou" Carson and his
wife, nee "I-ou" West. Joy takes the place of
gloom and Mrs. Dickson presents her best wishes
and concratubitions to the newly wedded pair,
Willi aimlofflos to her husband.
KITTY AND THE COWBOYS (Oct. 27).— Life
on the ranch has a hoa|i of fun attadied to it anil
where they can get hold of a good-natured butt
like "Katiy" they are always happ.v and they
keep him guessing and make him the subject of
their pranks. "Fatty" stands their joshing and
kidding witliout complaint and generally with a
smile, but notwithstanding his seeming good na
ture, he is looking for a chance lo get lack al
them. He and his friend "I'ink" arrange a scheme
by framing up a letter from the County Conn,
calling "F'alty" for jury duty and at the same
time they get the telegrajili operator to send him
a telegram saying bis sisier will arrive from the
East the next day. "Fatty" shows these com-
munieatlons to the bunch and they at once begin
to make overtures to him for an introduction to
his sister when she arrives and express a desiii'
to be made her especial custodian. "Fatty" dele-
gates "Pink" lo receive her and iutroiiuco her
to the boys, during ids absence at the Counly
Seat at the hour of lier arrival. "Pink" hitches
up the old sorrel and starts for the railroad sta-
tion, a long distance from I lie ranch. On the way.
he meets "Fatty" at an abandoned sliack. where
"Fatly" makes up in wig and female attire;
"a thing of beauty and a iov forever," I don't
think.
"Fatty's" sister arrives at the ranch. The
punchers are not accustomed to female society,
and while they are somewhat puzzled by her size
and remarkable features, they show her the def-
erence due the fair .sex. She makes herself agree-
able and reaches their hearts by way of their
stomachs, cooking a meal m for the gods and
baking biscuits, "just like mother used to make."
All of the lioys make offers of marriage to her.
She tells them' she must have a separate interview
■with each of them. In the presence of "Pink."
Each of the iKiys enter the kitchen separately,
where she and "Pink" take their guns from tlieiii
and soon have them tied together hands and feet.
like a string of sausages. They manage to gel
loose after a while and go in search of tlieir en-
chantress, finding her sound asleep in an adjoin-
ing room. Tliey call lier lo account for lier coii-
iluct and while they are making their complaiuls
she takes off ber dress and wig and stands before
them, their old pal "Fatty," whom they carry
out bodily for a ducking in. the horse trough.
ECLIPSE.
A WOMAN'S SLAVE (Oct. 25,.— 'I
perieiice of a youth win, falls Into
a vam|, Ire's net to enlch tlie unwar,
Wlieii he is Unally within her
wrings from him all that he can
drives him to take that which does
blm in order to supfily her with
adornment.
Throiigli his mother's love and
a humane jeweler, he Is freed from
upon hliii by the "woman who dws
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JIMMIE IN LO'VE (Oct. 24).— He becomes des-
perately enamored of his sister's music teacher
and knowing that she would consider a profiosal
from him in the light of a joke, be disguises hlm-
si'lf with a mustache, pretending to be a man,
pays ardent court to her.
He is very successful in his suit until he acci-
dentally removes his luustache and discloses his
Identity.
.Tlnimie proves himself full of resource in every
phase of bis flirtation.
THE OSTRICH PLITME INDUSTRY, FRANCE
(Oct. 24). — ,Sieiies: K.veicise anil I'hiy. 'llic .Meal.
Securing the Feathers. tJathering the Fggs. The
Ini'Ubalors. Feathers in fse.
MELIES.
A GYPSY BRIDE (Oct. 26),— Lola refused to
iiiaiTv .Icjiii. mm of the <iy|>^y king. ai"i s<juglil
fonsdU'iiMMit in the woods encli tlay. On one of
TliL'Sc occaskms. Ium- lonrs wftc intorrnptoil by tbe
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sudden moans of Frank Hathaway, a young
American, who had fallen from his horse. Ixila
assisted him to the (iyp.sy camp, where his wounds
\\'ere (iressed and liis liorse's faulty shoes mended.
It was love at first sight for Ixila and Frank
and they made a habit of meeting in their Sylvan
retreat every du} . Jeau uiice more pressed his
suit, and. upon lieing refused, cowardly attacked
I ola. Frank heard the screams and rushed to the
• Jypsy girl's assistance. After thrashing Jean,
he declared bis love for the girl and suggested
that they marry in order that she might leave
the camp where she was so i»ersecuted.
Frank took the girl home to his father, but
that proud, haughty gentleman was sadly disap-
pointed in Ills son's choice and vowed be would
disown the l>oy if he married I>ola.
Frank let love take its course and soon gained
employment on a ranch. Not long after becoming
the happy father of a bouncing baby, Frank is
taken ill and his father is sent for. The old
gentleman, not yet having forgiven his son. still
refuses to come. When, however, he hears of the
Stork's arrival, things take on a new aspect. The
express is not fast enough to carry him to his
grandson, and the child, all unwittingly, brings
reconciliation and happiness once more to the es-
tranged father and son. with tbe final recognltioij
of '"tlie Gyjisy bride."
ESSANAY.
THE TRICKED TRICKSTER (Oct. 84).— Bink's
wife will not allow liim to smoke his pipe in
the house and Dinks, in a huff, goes to the club,
where he begs his cronies to help him devise some
plan of revenge against bis overbearing spouse. A
message is therefore sent, which tells the wife that
ber husband has been blown up in an explosion.
The bo.vs then plan a shock for Binks and a fake
telegram. sup|>osedly comine from Mrs. Binks. is
lianded him. It reads: "Bury Binks as cheapl.v as
possible, will marry the ice-man." This cures
Binks and Mrs. Bink's sbwk has been sufficient to
allow- him a few privileges in the house.
THE FAMILY PET'S RE'TENGE (Oct. 24).— Mr.
and Mrs. Bobbitt go t(, the theater, leaving
"Dooley" at home. "Dooley" makes a wreck of
the honse during their absence for lielng left be-
hind. "Poolc.v'' is an exceedingly canine come-
dian.
ATHLETICS (Philadelphia Americans) ti.
GIANTS 'New York Nationals) in the 'WORLD'S
CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL SERIES OF 1911
(Oct. 25). — This is the fnnrth consecutive world
series fllui to be made by the Essanay Film Manu-
facturing Company, of Chicago. It pictures im-
portant events at the games pla.ved in New York
and Philadelphia, in the struggle between the win-
ners of the .American and National league pen-
nants for the world's series trophy.
TOO MANY ENGAGEMENTS (Oct. 26),— Bob
Crandall. a young stock market plunger, receives
word from his brokers that a wheat deal has
cleared him $10.0i¥i. Wishing to celebrate bis
good fortune. Bob writes Grace, a girl friend, ask-
ing ber to take dinner with him that evening at
the Charles Hotel. Grace is on the point of ac-
cepting, when a telegram arrives informing her of
the illness of a dear girl friend out of town and
asking lier to come at once. Grace 'phones Bob
that she cannot keep the engagement with him, and
pr-pares to catch the next train. Bob is down-
east until he thinks of Rose, another girl, calls
her and finds her very willing to dine with him.
In the small private dining room at the hotel that
evening. Bob and Bose are enjo.ving themselves,
when Bob's valet brings him a telegram from
(Jrace. slating her friend's illness was not serious,
and that she will come direct to the hotel from the
depot to keep her engagement. With two girls on
bis hands. Bob is stumped. Excusing himself to
Kose. he hikes to the lobby wl ere he secures the
help of a bell-boy to assist him in entertaining
l>oth girls without either suspecting. Grace ar-
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when the boy sninnions Bob to the "lobby." In-
stead. Bob hustles in to Kose. and so it starts.
Bob husiliii-.' from <uie foom to another at the
summons »t the bellboy and managing to keep
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the girls from suspprtlni;. lie Qnall.r ft^f Cract
Into a taxL and returns to Ko.se. l$ut Uruce Unx
left ber purse, returns for It ami meets liott atid
Itose In tlie hotel eutruuee. Keault — Bob l» ac-
cused of being a deep-dyed scoundrel and i» de-
serted by both girls, leaving him to collapse cui the
sidewalk as he gazes woefully after them aud
tlilnks of two miseral>ly .spoiled dinners and good
money spent for notiiing.
PALS (Oct. 27). — Fred and Jack have been pals
since boyliiKKi and us lu<-b would have It, they both
go to tlie same college. Here both boys become
strong factors in tlie success of the college eleven,
and their many games together, both fighting for
tlie honor of their alma mater, serves to bind the
tie of friendship stronger. Until Fred falls in
love with ifarlon does a seeming barrier arise.
Marion and Jack are friends, and for the first
time Jack evinces his one fault — a deep, poignant
Jealousy. It Is nearing Fred's birthday and Marion
and Jack, in planning a little surprise for Fred,
are often together and this excites Fred almost
to tlie point of hatred for ills lifetime friend.
In a liot argument he strikes Jack on the jaw,
knocking him unconscious. The other boys hur-
riedly send for a doctor and Fred sulks off Into
another room. Here he falls asleep and dreams
he lias killed his friend. When lie awakens and
finds Jack still unconscious, he believes that the
dream was a reality. He then plans to leave, but
Jack arouses aud then explains that his "affair"
with Mildred is innocent enough. The two friends
then shake hands and Fred promises never to be
jealous of his pal again.
THE FOEESTEB'S PLEA (Oct. 28).— Henry
Carter, a forester, has but one falling — that of
drink. Despite ills efforts to cure himself of his
terrible habit, temptation is alwajs stronger than
his will, and Agnes, his daughter, Is In despair.
Finally persuaded to take treatment at a sanita-
rium by Rev. Small, Carter decides to give it a
trial. He returns in the fall, cured. A month
later. Carter is passing Jake Easton's saloon, when
two or three of his former cronies invite him to
have a drink. He refuses, and the boys, under
Easton's orders, drag him into the saloon and force
iiim to drink. The old craving returns and Carter
returns iiome that night again Intoxicated. The
next morning he determines to have revenge against
Easton, seeks him out and in a fight he acci-
dentally kills Easton with the latter's own weapon.
Returning to his cabin. Carter tells his daughter
and Reverend Small what he has done, and Small,
desiring to make It appear that Easton has been
shot in self-defense, slightly wounds the forester
and when the trial comes up later. Carter is dis-
charged.
PATHE.
A HEVOLTJTION IN THE BACHELORS' CLUB
(Oct. 25). — Great excitement prevails in the club
niiini over the question of woman's suffrage and
(lie boys all agree that nevi^r In all their mortal
lives will they have anything to do with any
woman. One particularly vehement denouncer of
the fair sex hies him liome about 1:.30 A. M. to
liis apartment house, where only bachelors live
and by a strange accident crawls into the wrong
apartment. It seems that in the meantime a
beautiful woman has moved into this apartment,
and liearlng the intruder enter and believing it
to be a burglar, she liides under the bed. Here
.she is discovered by the bachelor, who thinks
it's a suffragette burglar, and rushes off to tlie
club and later to the police station, with the
wliolc club at his heels. They go with two olB
cers to arrest the intruder, only to discover that
Mr. Baclielor had been in somebod.v else's quar-
ters. The wlioie thing results in a revolution in
the Bachelors' Club too funny for words.
IN FRONTIER DAYS (Oct. 26).— A wild story
of life on the plains in tlie days when the early
settlers were going over the land in caravans.
A scout far in advance of his company sees tlie
Indians take the warpath, and riding post liaste
he warns his compan.v of the impending danger.
Hastily breaking camp they cliiub into their
wagons and start on a wild reckless dash for
liberty over tlie rolling prairies. One member
of the band, however, rides on a course by him-
self pursued by two blood-thirst.v redskins on
horses almost as good as his own. ritimati'ly
this man reaches a ranch and securing the services
of another man rides to llie rescue of his now be-
sieged compan.v, wliich is making a desperate
stand. .Ml ends happily when tlie Indians are
finally routed.
MOTHER IS STRONG ON HYPNOTISM (Oct.
27). — Sonin-law seems to liave a will of liis own.
so liii» wiiie's motlier, uml between the two they
iiiunuge to keep the houacr In a perfect nproar.
Finall.v mother varreptltlously takes a few leasoos
In hypnotism, and from tbat moment Hobby's
troubles commence — so do the troubles of a good
many other people and ultimately mother herself
gets in wrong. The Indignities and the work that
po<jr Hubby lias to undergo under the malignant
induence of his mother in-law gone wild on hyp-
nothiuj, are too fiiiiny for description.
SA"irED BT THE FLAG (Oct. 28) In Mexico a
lieutenant in tlie Inltcd .'<tates Array on leave
meets a beautiful young girl, who is a particular
friend of a .Mexican general. By his wiunlDg
ways he soon succeeds in gaining the young lady's
affection much to the chagrin of the general.
Later he still further provokes the enmity of tbe
.Mexican general by compelling him to apologize
for an insult to the American llag. Having fallen
deeply In love witli the young lady he so recently
met. the lieutenant resigns from the army and
takes up business in Mexico. Having done so
tlie .Mexican general is constantly on the alert for
an opportunity to revenge himself, and tinally
on a trumped up charge he sends a file of soldiers
to arrest the .-Vmerican. who warned of their
coming, mounts his horse with his bride and In a
terrific ride makes for the frontier. The soldiers
pursue liim liotly. but when almost in the clutches
of the Mexicans tlie .\merican and his young wife
dasli across the frontier and tearing the .Vmerlcan
flag from the staff at the Custom House, wrap
tliemselves in it and defy tlie representatives of
Mexico.
PATHE'S WEEKLY No. 42 (Oct. 17),— Stettin,
Germany. — The Emperor and Empress of Ger-
many otficially receive the King and Queen of
Spain.
Memphis, Tenn, — The reuiiTbn of the Blue and
the Gray opens witli un old-fashioned barbecue.
Washington, D. C, — The Mystic Order of the
Veiled Prophets hold their annual conclave.
Longmont. Col. — The Annual Pumpkin Pie Day
is a great success this year.
Denver, Col. — 'Ihe murder of Mrs. Burnham and
her two children and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne and
their baby, in their respective homes, by some
unknown assassin, strikes the country with horror.
Castiglione, Sicily. — The peasants of Sicily are
fleeing with their grape crop before the lava flow
from Mount Etna.
Kieff, Russia. — Premier Stolypin accompanies the
Czar and the Imperial family at the unveiling of
tlic statue of Alexander II, a few days before
his assassination.
Cape Gris-Nez (near Calais), France. — Pathe's
Weekly interviewing tlie Englishman Burgess, who
ilii|ilicatprl Captain Webb's feat of swimming the
Kiiglish Channel.
Paris, France — Special for tha Ladies. — The
latest fashions in hairdresslng at the French cap-
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Austin, Pa, — The Bayless dam breaks, completelv
annihilating the towns of Austin aud Costello
with a wall of water .30 feet high — SO people
killed and 2..'>00 inhabitants are ruined.
Braemar. Scotland. — King George V visits his
Srottisll suhjccls.
THE TRAITOR (Oct. 23).— In Corsica love runs
at fever heat, which accounts for the fact that
Peppino is in love with another man's wife and
that he is roused to jealous anger when the wo-
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Slie has repulstvi Peppino many tiiors, natll be
decides to get rid of the stumbling bkict in tbe
person of her hu»t>aud. Ue brings aboat a <4Darrel
between the hughand and another friend, which re-
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claim bis reward. Horror struck at bis perfidy,
however, tbe woman Tails to keep her promise and
Peppino Is trying to force bis attentions upon her,
when the husband, who la supposed to be dead ai>OD
the bed in tbe corner, comes to life aud Peppino
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A BITING BUSINESS (Oct. 23;.- Felix Hardiu
is a bard-working old man employed as a book-
keeper in a large concern. He has a large fam-
ily aud is wrapped up in his wife and children.
Ue longs to take them out of the beat of tbe
city to enjoy tbe balmy air of the c-oontry. Tbe
occasion presents Itself.
Clifton, a dealer in real estate, visits tbe office
where he is working and cans his attention to a
glowing advertisement, offering bungalow lots very
cheap. Hardin is not a business man and is very
gullible. Ue looks at tbe plan of the lots and
is infatuated with the ideas of owning one. Tbe
payments are easy and be is persuaded to part
with the contents of his pay envelope as a first
instalment. Ue returns home and gleefully ex-
plains the deal to his wife. She does not share in
his enthusiasm, as there are bills to meet, and
she had counted on his weekly salary to pay
them. She is mollified, however, when she sees
the glowing press matter and tbe plat of tbe lot.
When summer conies Hardin has a vacation and
he packs his family off to tbe shore to feast their
eyes on the lot. He finds it with some difficnlty
and learns that be has been tbe victim of a cruel
swindle, the lot being situated in a mosquito
infested swamp, in an isolated spot. All tbe mem-
bers of the family give vent to their feelings in
tears. Hardin crumples up tbe deed for the lot
and casts it into the bog and the family walk
away downhearted.
-Montgomery, a wealthy real estate dealer, bas
built a bungalow near the site of Hardin's lot,
and comes down with his wife for the summer.
The mosquitoes make life miserable for them and
he investigates. In order to rid himself of tbe
pests M'ontgomer.v is informed the swamp mast
be drained and filled and be decides to purchase
the property and stop the breeding of tbe Insects.
Clifton calls ui>oii bim and tliey walk out to
Inspect the swamp.
Hardin overhears the conversation and then
steals away and fishes out the deed to bis lot.
He is approached by 'the sharks and holds out for
an exorbitant sum for his purchase and gets it to
I'is joy. A case of the biter being stung good
and hard. (Copyrighted 1911 by the Independent
Moving Picture Company of America.)
THE WAIF (Oct. 26). — Alice is the only child
of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Meredith, who reside on
a farm. Tie girl is a handsome .voung woman
and is loved by Anson Russell. He is looked upon
as a ne'er do well by her father, who discovers
them enjoying a stolen meeting. Tbe father
upbraids the daughter and tbe result is a clan-
destine marriage.
Meredith is furious and drives Alice and her
husband from his house, forbidding tbem to re-
turn. He wishes to obliterate all memories of
his disobedient daughter and dashes ber picture
to the floor. Mrs. Meredith — a kind and motherly
woman — loves the daughter, but is cowed by tbe
irascible husband. She picks up the photograph
of .\lice and places it in the garret without tbe
knowledge of ber husband. She visits the garret
often and weeps, kissing the picture and other
little mementoes of tbe daughter tbat are near
and dear to her.
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The yciira pass and Alice writes that Anson U
dead and kIic Is left alone In the world, poor, and
with a lioy to supixirl. The mother tries to se-
cretly send her money, but Is detected in the
act hy the father and the letter Is destroyed.
He forbids her to have any communication with
the daUKhtur.
The yonnn mother Is stricken by Illness and
dies, leaving the son. Klmer, n waif on the
streets, uncarcd for and neglected. lie ekes ont
an existence by KCllInK papers. One day he Is
picked uji by an ollicer and sent to a fresh «lr
farm which Is located near the Merldlth farm.
At the Institution he Is made welcome and the
boy grows stronger. At his delight at escaping
from the congested clly, he wanders into the
orchard of his grandfather and the old man— a
child hater— injures him by throwing a stone. He
Is found sulTering by his grnndmotlier and carried
to the garret of tlie fnrmbou.se, where slie attends
to his hurt and leaves him. The boy's curiosity
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portrait with astonishment. I'iaclng It Inside
bis shirt, be descends the stairwav and walks out
Into the barnyard, where he falls asleep on a
bench.
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irate old man picks It up and demands an ex-
planation. The boy, not understanding tiie treat
ment. replies that it is the picture of his niollicr.
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and hears the declaration. She clasps the boy
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RELIANCE.
THE TRAPPER'S DAUGHTER (Oct. 18),— Gor
don is a trapper, living in the wilds of the forest
with his beautiful daughter. A young forester
courts the girl, but is driven awa.v by the father.
The lovers meet clandestinely, and the girl de-
clines to marry the man until he shall have se-
cured her fatlier's consent. He departs angrily.
and meeting tlie father demands a reason for his
objects to the marriage. .\ heated altercation takes
place, ending in a physical conflict. Gordon draws
a long knife, and in tlie scuffle the point is turned
against him and lie falls unconscious. His adver-
sary runs back to the hut and begs the girl to
elope with liim, and she Is about to acquiesce wlien
she notices the bloodstains on his shirt. She soon
forces a confession from him. and, to his amaze
ment. grabs his pistol and compels him to lead
her to her father. A youth assists them in carry
ing the still form back to tlie hnt. and holding
her sweetiieart at ba.v she sends the boy for the
sheriff. She is overjoyed to find that her father
still lives, and revives him. .\fter tlie trapper lias
recovered he manfully admits he was at fault,
and gives his consent to their marriage.
DIVORCE (Oct. 21).— Tiring of family discord,
George Evans takes Ills boy. .Tack, and goes away,
leaving the baby girl. Hazel, witli Its mother.
Slie secures a divorce and marries a man named
Harris. Evans goes to the Australian gold fields,
placing Jack in the hands of the Browns. No
word being received from the father, the Browns
adopt .lack and he grows to manhood. While at
a summer resort in the East he saves his sister
from drowning. Ignorant of their relationship, the
young people fall in love and a brilliant wedding
takes place. Evans returns, traces bis son and
arrives as the ceremony is concluded.
AMBROSIO.
TWEEDLEDUM'S MONKEY (Oct. 14),— Twee-
dledum wins a monkey at a bazaar and takes bis
pet home. Tlie brute is acrobatic in its tendencies,
for it amuses Itself In running up honse walls,
entering windows, iireaking crockery, etc., etc..
dragging poor Tweedledum behind it. He finally
gets it home, and after his liouse has been com-
pletely wrecked he is forced to destroy the animal.
TWEEDLEDUM AND ONE OF HIS TRICKS
(Oct. 14). — Tweedleilum wears his sister's new
slit skirt, and Willi a handsome wig and beautiful
hat causes a stir on the boulevard. His many
admirers follow him around from place to place
and even Invade bis parlor when lie. gets home.
His sister puts them to rout with a stout broom
and slie and Tweedledum enjoy n hearty laugh
over the Joke.
THE TEMPTATIONS OF ST. ANTHONY (Oct.
18). — .\iithony is shown as a ralrlclan. feasting
and drinking, surrounded by slaves and beautiful
women. Ills favorite proves uiil'aitlitiil and An-
thony Is about to slay bis rival when his band is
stayed by a Christian priest. .\nthony Is con-
verted rellncpilshing a life of luxury and giving
to the poor his silken raiment an<l costly Jewels.
As a holy hermit he retires to a cave, and the
Evil One tries to tempt lilm back to his former
life. Hideous, grinning devils crawl about him
and are instantly transformed Into women of
wondrous beauty, .\ntliony withstands the tempta-
tions and goes out and preaches to the multitudes.
The woman tries to ensnare him again, but his
eloquent aiipeal to beaven to save her soul moves
her to reformation. Her death while clasping
the cross is compelllngly acted and touching.
BISON.
A WESTERN BRIDE (Oct. 17).— Lnable to
stand her husband's diiukiiig habits and abuse,
Mrs. Allen is forced to leave him. The sheriff
gives her shelter, and the ne,\t day her child Is
tkirii. The sberlfl celebrates llie arrival of the
little stranger at his home in typical Western
fashion. A week later Mrs. Alien dies, her hus-
band watching her last moments tlirough the win-
dow. He leaves the locality and eventually be-
comes a bandit. The sheriff adopts tlie motherless
babe and she grows to womanhood, protected and
beloved by the hardy men of the camp. Her wed-
ding Is made a big celebration, and Allen, re
turning, sees the guests and follows tliem, plan-
ning to hold them up. He Is led to the same
window through which he saw his wife die, and
realizes that the girl is his own cliild. Overcome
with remorse and regret of his misspent life, be
staggers away vowing to tliereafter follow the
path of honesty.
A WARRIOR'S TREACHERY (Oct. 20).— As the
hunting party is leaving. Wlilte Swan bids Big
Deer an affectionate farewell. Thunder Cloud Is
furiously Jealous, but conceals his emotion.
He lags behind, and as tlie canoes wind down
the stream he turns back, hurries to tlie village.
lies White Swan's hands and eonijiels her to ac-
loinpany him. When Big Deer returns home he
takes the trail and locates Thunder Cloud's camp
fire. A thrilling fight takes place, in wliich White
Swan helps her lover overpower Thunder Cloud,
and the reunited couple float down the stream,
tiie girl tenderly bathing the wounds of her red
knigiit.
REX.
HER SISTER (Oct. 19) Dorothy Blake, like
four or five others before her, tires of tlie country.
Siie determines to go to tiie city — and does so.
She comes to tlie city, with its lights and its dark-
ness, and secures work In an otfiee. Enter Cupid.
Iler employer has eyes that see; he observes
that slie is graceful, notes she is pretty, realizes
she is "different." and discovers tliat he loves her.
.\nd the country girl with her sweet simplicity
and simple sweetness, gives to him the greatest
gift of humans, the fire and failh of a first love.
She goes home to the farm on lier vacation, and
tells of the ways and wonders of the city. And
her younger sister opens wide e.ves. and wonders,
and wanders, in her turn, to tlie town.
A change comes over the man. and the woman's
intuition is quick to notice If. Many bills come
to the office for flowers delivered to Dolly IVlham,
a dancer at one of the theaters, and Dorothy real-
izes that he has become infatuated witli the act-
ress. One night she follows him to the tlieater
and sees him applauding — her sister on the stag?.
Dazed, she goes to the dressing-room, and learns
of her sister's arrival in town and her success on
the stage. They talk, and the little actress hears,
and learns, and decides. The next week slie leaves
town.
Dorothy and the man who had been but a man
marry. A year later they visit the old iieople
on the farm. At the time the .vounger sister is
home for a rest. He Is presented to her, starts,
stares, understands, and wonders at the strange-
ness of a world.
THANHOUSER.
LITTLE EM'LY AND DAVID COPPERFIELD
(Oct. 24). — This pieUire shows David alreaiiy
grown l<> mauiiood at an inn at Yarmoiilh. Here
he meets Steerfortli. a chum of his lioyhood days,
at the Salem House. David Invites Steerforth
to come with him to visit lils friends at Yar-
mouth. They arrive Just wlien the announcement
is made of the engagement of little Ein'ly to
Ham. David is enthusiastic and congratulates
ihe seemingly happy couple. He then introduces
Steerfortli. who Is attracted by little F'.m'ly's
simple heaut.v. At the first opixirtunlty be makes
love to her. Little Em'ly sees in the suave
Steerforth her Ideal and eventually he is able to
induce the misguided girl to elope with him to
Italy. Before leaving she sends a note to Ham,
which wrings the heart of her faithful lover.
In Italy, the caddish Steerforth tires of Em'ly
and deserts her. Little Em'ly then finds herself
adrift.
Later, after a long Illness, broken in spirit and
mind, she arrives In Ix>ndon. where Mr. I'eg-
golty and David find her and provide for her
future.
In the meantime Steerfortli sails for England.
Tlie boat In which he sails Is wrecked olT the
eoast of Yarmouth. Ham sights the wreck and
in an attempted rescue is drowned. Steerforth's
iKxIy Is washed ashore. Whimsical fate brings
the bodies of Steerforth and Mam side hv side.
The last scene closes with David, hat in hand
and bowed head, standing between the bodies of
two of his friends.
THE JEWELS OF ALLAH (Oct. 27).— A mosque
in the desert, where .Vrabs worship, is looted by
a hand of the Foreign Legion, and the Jewels
stolen by the ollicer in command, a reckless
I'reueh count. A Sbeik. unable to save the gems,
vows to devote his life to recovering them, and
patiently tracks the Count over land and sea to
England.
Tlie Count meets an American girl, whose father
has millions, and makes desperate love to her.
Tlie girl has a faltiiful suilor, a young American,
hut Ihe dazzle of the title wins her, and she
agrees to marry the man who has a romantic ca-
reer and an established title.
Through one of his faltiiful allies the Sbelk
learns of the engagement, and sets off for the
summer liome of the millionaire. He spies about
the, house, and looks into the window In time to
see I lie Count gravely Investing his finacee with
his "family Jewels," which are really the loot
of the Arabian temple.
The Sheik determines to recover by force the
gems that were stolen by violence. At night,
when all In the house have retired, he forces a
way In. But he is Just a trifie too late. For the
girl, afraid to keep such valuables In her own
room, steals down stairs and plaees them In her
father's safe. Just as she swings the dofir shut,
tiie Sheik enters and overiKiwers her. He binds
and gags tlie girl, and while she sits helpless
In the room, he works to open the safe.
The girl frees herself of the gag. but Is afraid
to seieam for lielp, as the dangerous looking
.\rab. with his sharp knife. Is only a few feet
away. But the telephone Is near her, and while
the allention of tlie intruder is distracted, she
lakes the receiver from the iiook with her teeth
(her liands being still bound I and softly calls
up tlie man slie knows slie can rely upon In an
emergency, her America-i • admirer.
That young man. seated glcKimily In his library,
liears the call and is prompt in responding. He
does not wait to get other help, he only realizes
that the girl he loves Is In danger, and lie hastens
to her side. The Sheik puts up a good battle,
but is speedily overpowered. Then e.'iplanatlons
are demanded.
Tlie man from the desert explains his mission.
He convinces them that he Is not a criminal,
hut a victim of Injustice. The Count does not
deny bis guilt, but tries to Justify himself. The
girl listens to him in silence then turns the Jew-
els over to the Arab, saying that she does not
want tl:e Jewels of a thief, nor will she marry
one.
The .\rab. full of joy. returns to his desert.
The Count presumably goes back to France, while
the young couple are happy ever after.
SOLAX.
A CORNER IN CRIMINALS (Oct. 18).— Chler
of Police Ketcham Swift, hears tliat Slinky Sam,
an escaiied convict, is In town. He tells this to
Willet Print, police reporter of the "Morning
Wheez"." Tie reporter suggests a plan to cap-
ture the convict. The scheme looks good to the
Chief. Tlie next edititm of the "Morning Wlieeze"
contains a big article stating tliat Slinky Sam
has been found Innocent and tliat a full pardon
and a cash compensation will be given lilm whei>
he is found. The next day all the bums In the
city present themselves to tlie Chief of Police,
each claiming to he Slinky Sam. The reporter
loses bis Job. and while going down the street,
is "panhandled" by a hum. Being in an angry
mood, he sails into tlie bum and hands him a goo<t
licking. Tlie hum's shirt Is torn and the re-
porter recognizes a tattoo mark, which is one of
the Identification points of Slinky Sam. He hustles
tl'e bum lo the imliee station and the Chief Is so
pleased thai he hastens to have Willet Print
restored lo his place on the paper.
A LOVER'S RUSE (Oct. 18).— Mrs. Bougow has
the rheumatism and she calls her daughters to
dress her. but they see their lovers and leave
tlieir mother half dressed. Mrs. Bougow finds
the four making love, and orders the Iw.vs to
leave and not come back. Jack gets an Idea of
how to win the old lady's consent to her daugh-
ters marrying him and Frank. When Nfrs. Bou-
gow goes for a walk she is assailed by a tramp
and Jack comes to lier rescue. Soon after she is
attacked by a big bear, but once more .Tack
saves her by killing the bear. Frank gets out of
the bear skin and soon overtakes Jack and Mrs.
Bougow and all three return to her home, where
she gives her blessing to the four lovers.
HIS BETTER SELF (Oct. 20).- Ethel, the
beautiful daughter of Colonel Dnnn. is In love
witli Captain Field. Her friend. Margaret Maney.
is visiting her and is much Interested in the
Colonel's son, Dick. The Colonel ivcommends
Capf. Field for an importaat mission, and Dick,
who wished it for himself, becomes enraged to
sucli an extent that he insults Capt. Field at
the club and starts a row. for which the Colonel
holds Capt. Field responsibl<> and places him
under arrest. The Colonel then changes his rec-
ommendations and puts his in son's name instead.
Ethel refuses to believe that her lover is guilty
and manages to bring him to the house. He re-
fuses, however, to disclose the name of the real
offender. .\t this point Dick's better self comes
to the surface, and he sets Capt. Field right
with the Colonel.
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THE DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOH (Oct. 23j.—
Ttie ycHr 'til in u mi'iiiorabli- one in tlie history
of tlilK <-ountry. TIiousuikIs of loyal patriots gave
up their llTes upon the IjaltleHeld and left widows
and orphans to the tender luereles of rharity.
Tlic lH>y of Shiloh. loo young to carry a niusltet,
but too pnlrlollc to remain at liome, entered the
Kervi<e as a druninier. Witli patriotic fervor he
beat bis drum and led the brave boys into battle.
.V stray bullet Anally silenced the drum and
the drummer. Ills last dying thought was of bis
inotlier and her teachings.
Hardened men. wlio bad seen deatb every min-
ule of the day. an<l who faced death all the time,
gathered about the little crumpled form and with
tears streaming down their cheeks listeneil to the
prayers of the dying drummer boy of Sliiloh.
FLOWER OF THE FOREST (Oct. 27).— .\ rov-
ing band of gypsies plying their trades of fortune
telling, horse dealing and basket weaving, en-
camii close to the estate of Captain Laverock, and
unable lo resist the temptation of [waching, one
of their number Is caught red-handed by the
Captain and receives a severe beating. He leaves
the ground vowing vengeance.
The Captain U|ioii reaching his home Is accosted
by one of the gyp.sy maids, whose wild beauty
attracts his attention. He meets tlie girl secretly
and finally falls madly in love with her. His
mad infatuation finally comes to the knowledge
of his fiancee, who immediately breaks her en-
gagement. The Captain while out hunting, is
sliol at by I.emuel, the gypsy wliom the Captain
had whipped for [loaching. and is seen escaping
by the gypsy maid. She tinds the Captain wound-
ed and conceals him in the woods close to camp.
Stealing some f<x)d from the camp she Is de-
tected and followed by the king, and several of
the gypsies. The girl is brought back to camp
and is placed in solitary confinement. She receives
a note from tlie Captain begging for a meeting
and when the camp is asleep she steals forth.
meets the Captain and informs him who fired the
shot. Sbe is banished from tlie camp and is at
loss where to go. The Captain on being informed
of her banishment brings her to Ills liome and
makes ber his wife.
NESTOR.
THE TOWN MARSHAL (Oct. 18).— Poor Major
Wright was feeling tiioroughly out of sorts — for
of late. Hiram Ciders, tlie town constable, seemed
to be making considerable progress in his court-
ship of Miss Judith Mullen. But could the Major
have read the wealthy spinster's feelings aright,
lioweyer, he would have found no cause for alarm,
for so busy had the good lady been in looking
after her niece, Flossie, that she had found little
time for aught else.
Not that "auntie" had any objection to Dick
Morgan, as her niece's suitor, but sbe considered
tlie girl too young to wed. Indeed, so closely
did she keep watch on Flossie, that Dick, coached
by the girl's governess, determined to put an end
to their stolen meetings by Ixjidly proposing for
his sweetheart's liand. To Dick's consternation,
"auntie." wishing to frighten away the young
man altogether, pretended that she believed he
was proposing to ber — nor did she dismiss the
boy until she liad given him two very uncomfort-
able hours.
Dick's tnrn for revenge came, however, when
le met "auntie's" two admirers, and fold each
that the other had just proposed to the fair
.luditb. The result was a quarrel, ending in
Major Wright cliallenging Hiram Ciders to a duel.
Dick and James Huriey, who had been asked to
«•■! as seconds, had no intentions of having any
bloodshed, and therefore carefully extracted the
real cartridges from the combatants' revolvers
and replaced them with blanks: then, sending a
note to Miss Judith .Mullen of her admirers' in-
tentions, mentioning the time and place, they
calmly awaited the appointed hour. Not so, Hiram
Ciders — for Major Wright was far too good a
shot to permit him to be calm. Nevertheless,
owing to James Hurley's vigilance, the shivering
constable was unable to slip away, as had been
his intention, and was led pale and trembling,
to the "field of honor."
While the backs of the group were turned, he
made a wild dash for liberty, so that when
"auntie" arrived, she found only the hardy old
Major. .\n<\ so pleased was that lady at her
hero's gallantry, that she promptly accepted him
then and there, and Dick instantly seizing the
favorable moment, was at last overjoyed to re-
ceive "auntle'a" coutM^nt to liis marriage with ber
niece.
MXrTT AND JEFF JOIN THE OPERA (Oct. 21),
— (Jraud Opera offers vast opportunities to real
singers -there's heaps of money in singing. Mutt
is an opportunist, also a singer (so he thinks) and
decides to join the operatic field. Jeff's aspira-
tions are laughed to scorn by Mutt, who alone
and swaggering goes to the Opera House. Here,
the stage hands have considerable fun with the
lanky chap, and when the musical director tries
his voice — oh! oy! oy'. Fortunately for Mutt,
an untrained ear is wanted to try the voices of
applicants, and he gets the job.
Jeff, feeling pretty sore, sallies forth bent on
getting a job for himself. On meeting an actorlne
friend of his. lie is overjoyed to bear that her
manager is looking for singers. Would Jeff ap-
ply for a posish '; Would he?
.Mutt tries Jeff's voice, and of course he finds
it "rotten." The musical director, however, be-
lieves otherwise and almost goes "dippy" over
Jeff's lilgh C. The tables are turned. Mutt is
jiiomoled to do s«ee|)ing. while Jeff is engaged
at a large salary as leading tenor of the Dough-
IHilltan Opera Comriany. The manager gladly
obliges him with a liberal advance, and Jeff, with
his actress friend, go out to celebrate the event.
Outside of the stage door, they almost run Into
piK>r Mutt industriously sweeping the sidewalk.
Such are the mysterious workings of Fate!
THAT BLESSED BABY (Oct. 21).— .\fter Baby
I.overing and its <l<)ting jiurents have departed
from the iniiel Slnipsoii boarding house out in
the country, a lonesome feeling pervades the hearts
of tlie old si>liisteis, .Margaret and Elizabeth
Simjison.
.\s the baby is the cause of tlielr lonesomeness,
lliey decide to adopt a child and fill that acbing
void. .Margaret stays behind to take care of the
house and Elizabeth goes to tlie Orphan .\sylum.
where she soon gathers a lusty babe to her bosom.
On tlie train, while alxiut to return to the
farmhou.se, she sees the Loverings in the train
just coming in. Desirous to exchange a few words
with them, she plaies the baby in the reluctant
arms of a minister and rushes out. The fliinister.
believing it a case of desertion, rushes to catcli
the woman, who, thinking the good man a kid-
iia|)per, frantically seeks to regain the child.
Chases and count er-ihases follow, but neither
the woman nor the man seem able to connect.
.\n element of mistaken identity creeps in and
the minister finds himself in the thickest of trouble.
He's mighty glad when matters straighten out
at last. .\s for tliat blessed baby— it is safe
and liappy in the home of its two mothers, the
old Simpson sisters.
POWERS.
JOHN BAXTER'S WARD (Oct. 24),— .\ number
of rauchmeu and cowboys are gathered around the
liost otfice of a Western village, expecting their
mail. A letter is received by John Baxter, ranch-
man, from his niece, who is also his ward. The
cowboys have been expecting that some day she
would visit the rancli and are curious to know
what the letter says. Baxter satisfies them br
reading them the letter, which states that the
young lady will soon arrive. He also shows them
a photograph of her and the men agree that sbe
is a "Jim-dandy." Kll elbert. the dude cowl>oy. is
tliere. and is so enia|ilnied with her beauty that
he kisses the picture repeatedly. The cowboys give
him tlie laugh, take the photo away from him and
"rough-liouse" him considerably.
Baxter suddenly becomes an important personage
In the village. The cowboys visit him at his
labin and treat him with great consideration.
Tliey bring him presents; whiskey, tobacco, rope,
saddles, etc.. hoping thereby to get on the good
side of him. .\ll except Kthelbert. He stays at
1-onie and has lovely dreams of the beautiful lady.
Baxter makes a promise to each cowboy that he
will have the preference over the others when the
girl arrives.
Finally the great day dawns and the men are
all at the depot, dressed in the height of cow-
boy fashion. Baxter's ward steps from the train
"hile the men l<M>k at her in speechless awe.
With rare presence of mind Ethelbert steps for-
ward and offers to carry her valise. Instantly
there is a rush by the men to carry the bag. but
she hands it to Efhelbert, because he spoke first.
The girl and Ethelbert start for the ranch house,
leaving the cowboys <lnnibfounded. On the way
Baxter's ward and "Bertie" become quite chummy.
The cowboys by tills time, are framing up a
warm reception for Ethelbert. They Sod lilm
later, and duck him Ui the river, which Is easily
done, because there isn't much fight in hiui.
Thinking It a good joke, the men finil the girl and
tell her of It, but sbe doesn't see the point. In-
stead, slie bunts up Ethelbert. and finds him a
very wet person. She sympathizes with him and
be profKises. The girl accepts and they disapiieir.
There is much excitement in the village over this.
Next morning Baxter receives a letter saying that
the pair have eloped and are on their way to find a
minister. Baxter reads It to the cowboys and
laughs. Tbpy become angry at this and demand
their presents back. Baxter refuses, and walks
away laughing, leaving the cowboys quarreling
among tliems<-Ives.
THE LITTLE BROWN CALF (Oct, 24).— .V
farmer's little daughter is greatly attached to a
pet calf that has been given to her by her father.
The child's father has been owing on a note to a
neighbor, who appears and demands payment or
he will make an attachment. WHille arguing, his
eye falls upon the iiet calf and he offers to take
the calf III iiayment. This the farmer is loath
to do. because the calf belongs to his child and
parting with it will be heart-breaking to the little
one. At length the farmer consents to give op
the calf because there appears to be no other way
out of the difficulty.
The child bears of the transaction and weeps
for her pet, which will be taken away next morn-
ing. She Is inconsolable and they put her to bed
still wee|)ing. The little girl tosses in her sleep
until she awakes. »;he then determines that she
will take the calf and go far away with It so they
cannot take it away from her. Rising from bed
the child goes in her nightgown to the shed and
leads the calf away. When morning comes she and
the calf are missed. The neighbor arrives to take
possession of the animal, which has disappeared.
The party searching for the child find her in the
field asieep. with th-- calf grazing near. The
neighbor, noting the strong attachment of the
child for the animal, begins to see things in an-
other light. He Is not a hard-hearted man. His
sympathy is ai-oiised by the child's devotion and
he ends the affair by tearing up the note.
THE RE'VrENTTE OFFICER'S LAST CASE (Oct.
28). — In a iiiooiishiiier's cabin in tlie backwoods
of Kentucky, his daughter is being courted by a
young mountaineer, who is also engaged In ililcit
distillation of liquor. It is plain to be seen that
the moonsliiner's daughter does not return bis
.sentiments, as she leaves the cabin impatiently.
Her father appears, and when the .voung man tells
of his trouble, the father merely laughs. Outside
the cabin, coming down the road is Jim Thornton.
a fnited States revenue officer, disguised as a
mountaineer, bearing a John Doe warrant for any-
one whom he might find making moonshine whiskey.
Here he meets the moonshiner's daughter and
strikes up an acquaintance, which becomes a case
of mutual admiration almost at once. They are
still talking as the .voung lover emerges from the
cabin. The latter approaches them from behind,
and looking Tliornton over, fires a shot in the air.
This shot is a signal to moonshiners that danger is
near. From behind tie cabin another shot echoes
in answer, for the father and his son are busy there
taking liipior nut of a hiding plac-e i-i the ground.
The disappointed lover goes to them and tells
them of ThorntO'i talking with fie girl and of his
suspicion of the reve"ue officer, after which be
starts for home through the woof's.
On Ms wav he conies across Thornton and the
girl still talking. He takes occasion to tell the
revenue man that be is mit safe in tl>o.«e parts
and bad better be going. Finally the j?alous youth
forces a quarrel, but Thornton gets the better of
it. Taking the .voung man's gun froiu him, he
sends him on his way.
The following day as Thornton Is going down
the road he is shot from ambush by tie young
uioonsliiner. who hat-s him bitterly. Tl-orntion
is found lying wounded in the road by the moon-
shiner's daughter, who assists him to her father's
cabin. In loosening his shirt at the throat, the
.voung woman discovers the warrant and knows
for sure that be is a revenue officer, but by this
time she is extremely fond of him and >■ order
to shield him, places the warrant in the bosom
of her dress.
.\fter three weeks Thornton is well and strong
again. He is on good terms with the old moon-
shiner and his son and thanks tliem heartily for
their assistance, but the two moonshiners are still
a trifle suspicious. Thornton hides behind a bush
in the rear of the cabin and awaits developments.
Presently the girl's brother and her would-be lover
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iipi>var at tlie hilling plm-p to I'eniove some of tlic-
lUliiur. An Ilii'.v <lo Bi> llii- oIliiiT covi-ris Iln'iii iiinl
places llii-m iimliT arrest. Tlie old moonshiner,
couiinif u'lidii tl]« scene is also airested. Tlie ex-
clieuienl ailraels llie uiooiisliliier's daughter, who
takes III llie situatlou. She then pleads for her
fallier and Ilic other two and fluully eonvluees
Thornton that It Is lo her that he owes his life
111 aiore ways llian <ine.
Thornton reullzes I hat he owes a debt of honor,
and as the girl produces the warrant, he writes
upon the hack of It his resignation from the secret
service and easts his lot with the moonshiner's
daughter. As the two walk iiway the Jealous lover
raises his gun to sliooC Jlin Thornton, but the girl's
father knocks the gun aside and allows the two
loTers to proceed unmolested.
ECLAIR.
A LUCKY CHANGE (Oct. 16).— Staid Mr. Servln
is distressed lo note the lllrtatlous habits of his
charming daughter. He decides to engage for I.uc.v
a very strict gnverness, and the girl Is outraged
at being Introduced to a stern, unbending woinan
wearing black spectacles, and a iiosltlvely ugly
dress. Who will come near a girl who has for a
compani<m such an ogress! Lucy consults a friend,
and together they formulate a little plot. Ac-
cordingly, at a iiioinent's notice, they rush upon the
unsuspecting goveriwss, taking away her lilack
"goggles." HutHng out her hair Into charming little
waves and tendrils, and replacing the offensive
gown with a neat, stylish one — the change is com-
plete, anil despite her former protests, the govern-
ess cannot but be pleascil with herself. At tlie
psychological moment .Mr. Servln arrives on the
scene, and is astonished, but pleasantly, to see so
comely a person before him, and the old man is
moved to a marked display of his approval. This
time It is Lucy who catches her father llirting.
and surprises the governess tiy pouncing upon her,
seizing her hand, and placing it in that of her
father; she then calls in her lover, and deinanils
that her father do tlie same for her! Though some-
what annoyed, the father at la.st consents, "and
they lived happy ever after!"
LAKE GARDA (Oct. 16). — Lake Garda. situated
on tlie Tyrol frontier, is one of the most Interest-
ing and picturesque lakes of all Italy. In this
film we heboid as from the cushioned ease of a
slow-drifting craft, the marvels of the wondrous
vegetation which surrounds the lake — Uenzengano
ami its formidable castles, the noted Isle of (Jarda,
and Garnano. with its groves of lemon trees — in-
deed, so realistic is the scene, that we are almost
beguiled into the belief that the surrounding atmos-
phere is laden willi the pungent and refreshing odor
of the lemon blossom.
CHAMPION.
THE COPPERHEAD (Oct. 23).— During the Civil
War there were a great many Northerners whose
sympathies were with the .South. They believed
tiiat tlie war was an unjust aggression maneu-
vred by .N'orthern politicians. and aided nn-
thinklngly by hot -heads in the South. These men
possessed more than ordinary moral courage, as
they were sneereil at by their neighbors and de-
risively termed "("oiiperheads."
Old Stewart Witiiian was one of these. He
lived in Michigan in those troublous days. But
he had a son who was ardently espousing the
cause of the old Mag. The boy was only sixteen,
but he enlisted in its ranks. Then Witman rose
in ills might and sucli a burst of anger that little
household had seldom witnessed. Despite tears
and protests from wife and daughter, Witman
scratched the name of his tirst born from the
family records, for the heart of the old "Copper-
head" was adamant.
We now see the hoy drilling the awkward squad
. — a truly laughable scene, but withal a heart-
rending exhibition of wonderful devotion. Later
on we witness how these boys fight for the old
flag, with that youngster gallantly leading them
through the thick of strife. Thus does he serve
his country honorably until the close of the war:
though the heart of his parent is untouched. He
has no son.
The boy carves a name for himself in civil life.
The war is over. He enters college and then
educates himself for the law. But dark days
have come upon the old man — the father. He is
about to be ejected from the old homestead,
and this news comes to the ears of the hoy, who
Is now on the fair road to prosperity.
So one day he comes back. But his parents
recognize him not. He makes himself known
and Is clasped in his dear mother's arms. The
father turns from him —though his old heart wells
up with tears. The boy stretches forth his hand
and suddenly all barriers are thrust aside: father
and son unite in one loving embrace.
LAW OR THE LADY (Oct. 25).— This story
concerns Dan Coulee, a supposed cattleman, his
only daughter. Mary, and her sweetheart. Boh
Weston. Bob has been elected sheriff.
Boh is elateil at his gcKid luck and comes to
tell his sweetheart. Her father Is there at the
time, but doesn't seem to share the enthusiasm
engendered — yet he likes Bob amazingly and has
no objection to Boh marrying his daughter. But
If Mary was overjoyed at the go<id fortune of
Bob. she was also haras.:ed with fe:ir for his
safely, as Bob's first mission was to capture a
noted outlaw known as "Black Kobert."
This man had been terrorizing the vicinity for
some time, doing his work single-banded, and
his deeds were much talked of. Dan Coulee could
have wished that anyone else than Bob had gotten
the sherllT's Job; iierhapg because of the des-
perate character of the bandit.
It so happens that Bob's posse are compelled
to return, and Bob decides to follow the trail of
the outlaw alone, for which undertaking his brav-
ery and heroism are rewarded with success. His
daring riding and unsurpassed courage bas done for
him what others have failed in — he has captured
the famous Black Ilobert!
He is downhearted and miserable, for his pris-
oner is none other than the father of bis own
sweetheart, Dan Coulee — the supposed cattleman.
No wonder Dan hated to see his intended 8on-li>-
law become sheriff. Should he arrest or release
Dan?
His sense of duty won out. It is needless to
say that Mary was broken-hearted. But she saw-
that while her father was lacking in goodness,
she had found In her sweetheart one who could
rise sublimely above all self-considerations and
dare to do right. In choosing The Law or The
Lady.
(Oct. 20).— Bill Is
irled creditors gather
n vain he tries his
upon them. It Is
•Itlier have to go to
led or go to work,
of employment or a
caring which In his
stray bear. Bruin
p with William and
creditors. The way
causes much whole-
appeal to young and
LUX.
BILL PAYS HIS DEBTS
dead broke, and his hard-hea
round like carrion crows. I
wily arts and blanillshments
unite evident that lie will i
.Unerica and there get marr
Hill sallies forth in search
rich widow, not particularly
despair, and' chances upon a
decides to go into partnershi
they soon s are away all the
Bruin handles the creditors
some fun and cannot fall to
old.
HENPECKED BERTIE GOES FISHING (Oct.
20). — Henpecked Bertie and the henpecker sit one
sultry aft'rnooii, in tlieir garden beside the river.
The Henpecker has a headache and so the Hen-
pecked has to stay home. He makes several
amusing attempts to escape, but in vain, for the
eagle eye of the Henpecker watches over all.
Kinally the Henpecked one is provided with a rod
and line and told to exliaust his superfluous energy
lemiiting little fishes to partake of a fat little
worm. The Henjiecker retires to the hon.se where
she can survey the piscatorial efforts of her be-
loved. Bertie then establishes communication with
some fellow memb>rs of the Honorable Order of
the Henpecked, and they row off in a boat, leav-
ing a very fair but inanimate model of Bertie
dangling his line in the silver.v stream.' Bertie
goes off to the Casino and has high Jinks. Later
Mrs. The Henpecker comes from her watch tower
and. in embracing the supposed Bertie, knocks
the said Bertie into the river. She then dives in
to save him, and things look very serious. Bertie
I'lipiieiis to be surveying the results of his prank
from afar off. and he witnesses this thrilling
resr-ue. He forgers all previous Wiggins, plunges
into the river, ariiving Just In time to save his
wife. Explanations follow and now it Is the Hen-
pecked who has turned Henpecker. Verily doth
the Cook<«> mock married men, but it is delightful
to be married, all the same.
GREAT NORTHERN.
HIS FIDELITY INVESTIGATED (Oct. 21).— Mr.
Brown, a young married gentleman, is in need
of a young lady as private secretary at his office,
and inserts an advertisement in one of the daily
paiiers. He mentions this fact to his wife at
the breakfast tabli'. and after he leaves for the
oHice, she Immeiliatcly decides upon a course of
action to test her Imsband's faitlifulnes believing
that this is the right opportunity. She calls up
an intimate friend and together they proceed to
a detective agency, where they acquire the ser-
vices of an attractive young lady detective to
apply at Mr. Brown's office for the situation.
Thoroughly enjoying her new case, this young lady
detective is seen entering the otfice of Mr. Brown,
who is not slow in deciding that she is Just the
young lady he wants. He is very enthusiastic
about his private secretar.v. and docs not lose
much time In conveying this fact to her, much to
the chagrin of the office clerk, who Is also violently
smitten with her. .\t this point Mrs. Brown,
having received her cue. enters the office and
U|ion finding the door closed peeps through the
keyhole. .She is rather dismayed at what she
sees, but quickly decides to get even. Mr. Brown,
hearing sounds In the outer office, also looks out
through the keyhole, and .sees his wife embracing
the clerk. The ibmr opens, and Mrs. Brown con-
fronts her husband, while the private secretary
departs, having aicompllshed her end to the en-
tire satisfaction of Mrs. Brown. Mr. Brown has
later a very dllficuli task to perform, namely, that
"f assuring his wife of his faithfulness, and while
tlius engaged, the former private secretary enters
uminiiounced. and presents her bill to Mrs. Brown
for servh-es rendered In investigating Nfr. Brown's
fidelity.
AMERICAN.
THREE DAUGHTERS OF THE -WEST (Oct. 16).
— llie cowboys belonging to the "Crescent Bar"
outlil, while out looking for missing cattle, catch
u gang of rustlers in the act of running off tbeir
employer's stock. Charley .Morton, the foreman,
liuiiiediately starts for the ranch to iufoim the
rauih owner and the cowboys pursue the Heeing
cattle thieves.
Jim Darrow, the ranch owner, U the father of
three lovely girls, true daughters of the West,
who are fond of hunting and all outdo-jr siiorts.
They have Just succeeded In obtaluing their father's
consent to go bunting, wiien the foreman arrives
Willi his news. Charley warns his sweetheart,
Bessie Darrow, that hunting In the hills Is danger-
ous while the rustlers are aliout.
He rides away with his employer to Join the
txiys in running down the rnstlers, and the girls
are left alone. Clara and Kllen prepare to carry
out their original intention to go Into the bills
and hunt deer, but Bessie, reinembering her lover's
warning, is more prudent and advises her sisters
to stay at home. The two younger glrhj preTall
and they start for the bills.
In the meantime Darrow and his foreman Joitt
the cowltoys and start to look for the rustlers.
Safely hidden among the rocks the outlaws watch
the searching parly ride fiy their hiding place and
start for the open plains beyond. After they are
gone the rustlers emerge and start ou the back
trail.
Tliey see the ranchman's daughters coming In
the distance and plan to eke out their vengeance
on the girls. They dismount beside the trail and
attempt to hold them up but meet with resistance
tWat is as surprising as it is effective. Then the
girls turn and flee with the angry rustlers in pur-
suit.
Hard pressed, the girls leave their horses and
make a stand in the hills on the edge of a high
cliff. The rustlers follow them, but from their
point of vantage the plucky girls easily hold the
rustlers at bay.
At last their ammunition is exhausted and It Is
only a matter of time until the rustlers will learn
of their predicament and capture them. The girls
are in despair wlien a plan suggests itself to the
fertile mind of Bessie.
Taking her rope she adjusts the noose to her
foot and her two sisters lower her over the edge
of the steep clilT. Slowly the daring girl is lowered
until her feet touch the ground below. Then she
hurries away to warn her father and lover.
The searching party have heard the firing and
are on their way back when they meet Bessie on
the trail. She mounts behind her lover and they
go around the cliff to Join the girls, while the
ranchman and the cowboys make for the rustlers'
location.
Tlie rustlers have discovered that the girls are
out of ammunition and rushing up they secure
Clara and Ellen. They attempt to drag the girls
away when their attention is attracted to the
ranchman and the cowboys. The rustlers prepare
to fight, when Charley comes up behind them and
fells one of the outlaws with the butt of bis gnn
and the stricken man rolls over the edge of the
cliff. The remaining rustler turns to face the
foreman and in a desperate band to hand fight.
Charle.v is victorious and throws the rustler over
the precipice to Join his i-ompanion. Bessie runs
to her lover and her sisters thank their brave
champion for their timely deliverance.
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MOVTGOIIEKV AmI'SEUE^T Co..
by F. T. Montgomery, Pre*.
Write for descriptive matter
andmoner-makifiK particulars.
Zenith Manufccturing Co
P.O. Box252 Cincinnati. Ohio
240
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
COMING RELEASES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th
THREE DAUGHTERS OF THE CAVES OF LA JOLLA
THE WEST
A beautiful Western Drama
of heartfelt interest. Length,
850 feet. On the same reel as
An "American" scenic, por-
traying in wonderful pho-
tography these beautiful
caves.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th
THE LONELY RANGE
A Western Drama, staged and acted amid the natural surroundings of the West
I Fvr.TH 1000 FEET ^
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
THE HORSE THIEF'S BIGAMY
A Western Drama, portraying the rough and ready Western badman in his natural haunts
I gisjr:-rn loOO ^^^'^ "
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th
THE TRAIL OF THE EUCALYPTUS
An " American " W'estern Drama, of the unusual
kind. Don't miss it. Length, 1000 feet
American Film Manaiactaring Company,
Producers of Fijring k Cowkor Pictures
BANK FLOOR.
ASHLAND BLOCK
Motion Picture Dis. & Sales Co., Sole Agents for the U. S. and Canada
BANK FLooR.^ CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
241
ANNOUNCEMENT No. 11
Talk No. 2 on Exclusive Service
The Road to Success is a Hard One
<-
I
\ the I'ilm Business the number of individual successes is greatly disproportion-
ite to the great magnitude and general success of the I'ilm industry.
We might say vour GR(J\VTH has become as much a M1,.\ACE a-> a
SLClK.SS; Vou have reached A POINT WHERE the attack of a I'ROGRA.VIME
. - 'Ml i-TIToR. l)e he EXHIBITOR or EXCHANGE, THREATENS YOUR EXIS-
TENCE:— VOC have founded an institution passing from the storeshovv of early days to
tlic liuildint; dt a modern picture palace, and the investment of thousands of dollars in a
business which excites vour highest admiration and i)ride ; and if yoU have not been too
busy WITH the struggle— YUU ALREADY SIIXSE THE DANGER OE YOUR SIT-
C.\ri()N. That monument to your efforts is standing on a shaky foundation.
PROGRAMME COMPETITION has driven you from THE STORESHOW to
tlie PICTURE PAL.'\CE — You have FOUNDl^I) an institution, mortgaging the future with-
out protecting the mortgage — Your position is .MORE insecure to-day than when YOU
occupied your STORESIIOW — Your magnitude constitutes your <langer — Large in-
vestments need the security of stable conditions.
SER\TCE on a NON-EXCLISIVE PROGRAMME places you in the HANDS of
your competitor and leaves you without protection — Your EXCHAN(iE cannot protect
>our bill — YOl' may be FORCED Tf) 1511) for the right to your bill — You are not selling
your picture palace ; but the interest embodied in your programme, or so many hours of
l>rofitable amusement. You have protected one part of your future in procuring the proper
Exhibition Hall; hut the thing you would exhibit, the thing you arc actually selling; the
thing for zvhich you hcnc made all your investment, in fact the only thing which constitutes
an asset in your business, you are gambling zcith — Vour bill or programme you leave un-
hrotected. .-^.V}' moment the right to that programme may be refused you.
EXCLl'SIX'E SER\ICE means a guarantee against that REFUS.XL ; it means the
endowment of your enterprise with an asset — The granting of a franchise right in the
PROGRA.MME. the value of that franchise is easilv equal to the capitalization value of
vour EXHIBITION H.^LL—EXCLUSIVE SER\" ICE offers you such asset. The ability
to secure to you such an asset explains the countrywide interest in our projjosition and our
deliberation in choosing our Exhibitors.
If there is no National Exhibitor in YOl'R town don't lose any time in filing your
application along with your credentials — You nay be the Exhibitor we most prefer in your
town.
Exclusive
Film Service
Every Day
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday,
"Plantation"
"Rose"
"FederaP'
"Washington"
"Mohawk"
"Oklahoma"
"California"
"Clarendon" "Mono"
"Deu. Biograph" "Helio"
"Mondia" "Latium"
"Hepwix" "Film d'Art"
"Cricks A Martin" "Aquilla"
"Deu. Bioscope" "Savoy"
"Messters" "Comerio"
WEDNESDAY'S SPECIAL:
SUNDAY'S SPECIAL:
AN EDUCATIONAL FEATURE
A NATIONAL GAZETTE
Look for the phrase "EXCLUSIVE FILM SERVICE"
WATCHWORD
WIRE
NATIONAL
YOUR WANTS
WATCHWORD
WRITE
NATIONAL FILM DISTRIBUTING
COMPANY
34-36 West Houston Street
New York City
242
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
STATE RIGHTS
BUYERS
IN order to arrange for our next production the
product of the Milano-Films Company, the
name of which v^ill be announced in next
week's Moving Picture World, we have decided
to sell immediately the remaining United States
and Canadian territory unsold for the exclusive
rights of the Dante's "Inferno" production
Milano-Films, five reels, and the Helios make,
two reels.
TAKE NOTICE. Dante's "Inferno" Milano-Films, five reels,
is licensed by the Motion Picture Patents Company and can be
exhibited in all licensed picture houses when you are through
with the big theatres at high prices, bookings for which are
available in every town in the United States and Canada on the
usual sharing terms for large theatrical companies.
ALSO NOTE that the Helios two reel production is Independent
and is proving a big money maker as a 10c attraction. The
wonderful drawing powers of Dante's " Inferno " is amply dem-
onstrated by the fact that neither production hurts the business
of ths other but on the CDntrary turn-away business has been the
rule wherever both films have been exhibited.
DANTE'S "INFERNO** films will be a money maker for the
next ten years and has played to larger audiences than any picture
ever manufactured. Engagements in large theatres have been
extended from one week to two, three and four weeks on account of
crowded houses which is unprecedented in the amusement business.
READ OPPOSITE PAGE il^^
THE MOVING PimiRF. WORLD 24 ;?
Return Bookings in every
large ttieatre
SENSATION OF AMERICA
WIRE in your best cash offers for the
exclusive rights of one or more states for
either the Milano production or the Helios
production, or both.
NOTICE. We own the copyright on both the Milano and
Helios DANTE'S " INFERNO " also the copyright on the dramtic
version of DANTE'S "INFERNO".
VMRNING. Attempts may be made to advertise spurious
productions as DANTE'S "INFERNO" but we hereby issue a
warning that any and all infringers will be dealt with to the full
extent of the law and ATTENTION IS HEREBY CALLED to
Section 28 of the neu copyright law which is more drastic than is
generally supposed. It is no longer a matter of merely a fine but
the status prescribed distinctly, punishment by imprisonment for
wanton infringement of the copyright law. \A(^e are fully determined
and prepared to prosecute any infringer and incidentally drive the
film pirates to cover.
WIRE OR WRITE YOUR ORDERS
WITHOUT DELAY
MONOPOL FILM COMPANY
145 WEST 45th STREET - - - NEW YORK CITY
244
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Classified Advertisements.
[Classified advertisements, three cents per word,
cash with order; 50 cents minimum; postage
stamps accepted. ]
EaUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — I.iltle wsnl Powers No. ij iiiuclilm',
compU'ie wlih ialfsl rlioostat and trunk. ('licii|i
for ciul.k sale. Address. AMUSICMENT SI Tl'I.V
COMl'ANY, 107 N'orlh Dearborn Street, Chlcnuo. III.
Mainifactorers: Modern and antique furnilure.
costunjes. properties, arms, tlliitloeks, armor ;iMd
other aecessories for sale ehcnp or hire. Address.
JACOm. 0 East 3l)th St.. New York City.
THEATERS FOR SALE.
Have two pleture slio«s for sale, situalecl in
town of :;.IMNI. No opera house and no opposition.
Both shows are nicely ei|ulp|ied, having opera cluiirs.
One show seats 178, the other 1M>. Kun vaudeville
part time iu one and straight pictures in the other.
Doing tine business. Any one wanting good shows
will do well to investigate. Best reason for selling.
Address. H. K. V., care Moving I'iiture World.
New York City.
EstHbllslied theater, with stage, in residence sec-
tion of Brooklyn. Three years' lease, which can
be exten<led to live. Kent, $225 per month, part
of which Is covered by subletting. Aveiage re-
ceipts, $450 to $500 per week. Now running pic-
tures and sougs only. Owner has other business
which demands his whole attention, is the only
reason for selling. Will sell for $5,uOO cash, which
can be cleared during the coming season by the
right management. This Is a substantial proiiosl-
tlon which will bear the closest investigation. No
trlUers wanted. Apply to M. S. DEKALB, care
Moving Picture World, New York City.
THEATERS WANTED,
Will buy moving picture theater anywhere In the
Ulddle West. Box 58, Vandalla, Ohio.
HELP WAilTED,
WANTED — Trap drummer (lady), prefer one who
plays bells, etc. Sight reader, good salary, give
references: photos returned. DKLMMER, care
Moving Picture World, New York City.
WANTED — Director of versatile experience for
producing motion picture plays for Western studio.
Right man can have full charge. Five years' con-
tract with opportunity to become a member of our
corporation, .\ddress. D. S. M., care Moving Picture
W^orld, New York City.
WANTED — Good scenario writers for special
work. Address, NATIONAL ifOTION PICTURES
COMPANY, Indianapolis, Ind.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
YOUNG MAN— Familiar with all liranches of
moving pictiiie maimt'aeture. desires position iu
laboratory. Has ability as pliotographer. Refer-
ences. Address, H. LYM.VN BROENING, 1239
Simpson St., New York City.
AT LIBERTY — Vaudeville pianist, transposes.
Can furnish A-1 trap drummer. References. Can
join on wire. State salary. Mr. GEORGE BOW-
LEY, care Moving Picture World, New York City.
AT LIBERTY— A-1 violinist, doubles Illustrated
songs. -Vl-so lady A-1 pianist. We can give best
of reference. Prefer house having orchestra.
GEORGE LONDA, Casino Theater, Oneonta, N. Y.
EXPERT man pianist (transposer), desires posi-
tion in a good moving picture tlieater. Long ex-
perience. Good wages and reasonable hours. Satis-
faction guaranteed. High grade and popular music.
Address, EXPERT, care .Moving Picture World.
New York City.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Complete C.vclopedia of Motion Picture Works by
American Correspondence Schools. Never been used.
Sells for $12. ."■>!). First check tor $6.."0 takes it.
CAVKTT TTRNKU, Helena, Ark.
FOR RENT — .\ store room, suitable for moving
picture theater, good location on a good business
street in a lively town of 50,000. Address, P. O.
Box 10."..3, Jollet, 111.
1st mtg. loan wanted. 6% int., amount to be ';,
Talne of ground and building for 1.500 seats. Pic-
ture theater to lie erected on very best location in
Fort Wayne. Ind. 65.000 pop. Net Income will be
$20,00tt per annum, $3,000 of it rentals from
stores iu front, the 6<rr on sura wanted. Address,
HENRY M. WILLIAMS, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Managers of moving picture theaters, let me tell
you how to boost receipts without risking a penny.
Address, GEORGE, Box 462, Syracuse, N. Y.
Win pay cash for Optlgraph heads. Must be
In go»d condition. Give lowest price In first letter.
Addrew, NATIONAL MOTION PICTURES COM-
PANY, Indianapolis, Ind.
Licensed Release Dates
BIOGRAPH.
net. S— Tlie Making of a Man (Dr.) looo
Oct. ft— Italian Blood (Dr.) 9I>9
"ct. 12 — TrHllliig the Counterfeiter (Com.) ... .ISA
Oct. l-J— .Tosh's Suicide (Com.) 4«»
Oct. Ui— The Unveiling (Dr.) flilS
Kef. ifi—The Adventures of Billy (Dr.) OnO
Oct. 23— Through His Wife's Picture iCoin.).. 530
Oct. 23— The Inventor's Secret (Com.) 46S
Or't. 2(; -The Long Road (Dr.) 990
EDISON.
4 — The Slimmer C.lrl (Com.) 1000
ft — Foul Pbiy 13 reeisi (Dr.) 300(1
7 — Ienve« of h Tfniiinnce iW. Dr. > U>Oil
to — Mow Mrs. Mnrrav Saveil the American
my mr.) I'HIO
11— Mae's Suitors (Com.) ^>«>n
1.1_At the Ttireshohl of Life (Edu.) 1000
14_Her Wedding Ring (Dr.) looo
17— An Old Sweetbeart of Mine (Or.) 1000
IS — Mike's Hero (Com.)
18 — The Launching nf the R«ttleshli> RIva-
dnvla. Qniniv. Mass. Aug. 2R.
mil (Topicali 1000
20 — A Conspiracy Against the King (Dr.).10i)0
21— Three of a Kind fCom.l 1000
24 — A Day At West Point Military Acad-
emy. New Y'ork (Topical) lOOO
25 — The Fairies' Banquet (Com.) 400
25 — How the Telephone Came to Town
(Com.) 600
27— An Island Comedy (Com.) 1000
28— The Kid fiom the Klondike (W. Com.)
ESSANAY,
."> — Master Cupid, Detective (Dr.) 1000
fi — The Sheriff's Decision (W. Dr.) 1000
7— Townhall. Tonight (W. Cora.) 1 0OO
10— Reparation fDr.) lOOO
12— Get Rich Hall & Ford (Com.) 1000
13 — The Deacon's Reward (Dr.) lono
14 — The Stage Driver's Daughter tW. Dr.)1oon
17— A False Suspicion iDr.) 1000
19 — Their Tiny Babies (Com.)
19 — 'TIs Better to Have Loved and I.ost
(Com.) 1000
20 — Dr. Bill's Patient fCom.) 1OO0
21 — A Western Redemption (W. Dr.) 1000
24— The Tricked Trickster (Com.)
?-i— Tl-e Family Pet Revenge (Com.) 1000
2.'> — .\thletics vs. Giants in the World's
Championship Baseball Series of
1911 (Topical) 1000
26 — Too Many Engagements (Com.) 1000
27— Pals (Dr.) ICOO
2.8- The Forester's Plea ( W. Dr. )
GAUMONT.
(G. Klelne.)
96 — A Friend of the Family fCom.V «!^0
26 — The City nf Bordedux. France iRc.) 17."i
30-,-HpartB May be Broken (Dr.) 101R
3 — .Tlmmle's Mldnlcht Flight (Com. Dr.) 67.=!
3 — AJacclo. the Birthplace of Napoleon
(Scenic)
7 — The Upward Way (Dr.^
7 — Clnta. a Picturesque Town of Portugal
fScenlc>
10 — (Same as October 3rd releases.)
14 — ^Snnie as October 7th releases.)
17 — Done Brown (Com. Dr.)
17 — A Fairyland of Frost and Snow (Sc.)..
21 — The Masked Huntsman (Dr.^
21 — Opening Flowers (Horticultural)
24 — .Timmie in Love (Coin.)
24 — The Ostrich Plume Industry. France
(Scenic)
KALEM.
Sept. 27— Hal rhn«e'i> Home Bnn fDr^ lOon
Sept. 29— The Blflckfont Halfhreed (Dr.) 10O0
Oct. 2— The Phoney Strike Breakers (Com.i..1ono
Oct. 4 — The Saving Sign (Dr.V 1000
Oct. «— The California Revolution of 1846
(Dr.) inoo
Oct. 9— The Mistress of Hacienda Del Cerro
fDr.> •• . . . . loon
Oct. 11— For the Flag of France (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 13 — The Smugglers (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 16 — The Colleen Bawn (3 Reels) 3000
Oct. IS — Daniel Boone's Bravery (Dr.1 looo
Oct. 2o— -The Mesqnlte's Gratitude (Dr.) lOon
Oct. 2.3 — A Prisoner of Mexico (Dr.) 100'1
Oct. 25— The Ixist Freight Car (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 27— The Peril of the Plains (Dr.) li'W^l
LUBIN.
Oct. 2 — His Stubborn Way (Com.) lono
Oct. 4 — The Idle Roast i Dr. i moo
Oct. 5 — His Exoneration (Dr.) lOoo
Oct. 7 — ■Rpvpnge Is Sweet fCom^ .
Oct. 7— From the Field to the Cradle and.)..10on
Oct. 9— What Will Be. Will Be (Com.) lOOn
Oct. Il—Tlie Slavey's Affinity (Dr.) lOoo
Oct. 12 — The Gsmhler's Influence (Dr.) lOOfl
Oct. 14 — A Hot Time In Atlantic City lOon
Oct. 16— The Maniac (Com.) lOon
Oct. i8_The Cure of .Tnhn Douglas (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19— Git a Hosa iCora.) 1000
Oct. 21— Tobacco Industry (Edu.)
Oct.
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Oct.
Ont.
Oct.
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Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
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Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
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Sent.
Oct.
Oct.
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Oct.
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325
726
269
833
163
7<M
216
428
Oct. 21— Her Exclusive Hat (Com.)
Oct. 21 — Willie's Conscience (Coin.l 1"<iO
Oct. 2y— The Scandal iloiigers (Dr.i KXX)
Oct. 2.5 — The Tars .\slioie (Comedy) KKUl
Oct. 2(>— A Rural Conqueror (Com.) 1000
Oct. 28— Ixive's Victory (Dr.) UKW(
HELIES.
Sept. 21— $2o0.ofl (Dr 1 l'"'"
Sept. 28— Til.. Mission Waif (Dr.i I'lii
Oct. .'.— Tlie St. den Grey (Dr.) 1"0"
Oct. 12— 'Ic.Miiiiy's Roekliig Horse (Dr.) inoo
Oct. 19— The CroHB of Pearls (Dr.) 10«0
Oct. 20— The Gypsy Bride (Dr.) 1000
ECLIPSE.
(G. Kleine.)
Oct. 4 — A .Teal..iis Wife (Com.) 3.18
(let. 4— 'III- i;r:.iiii 1 liiirtereuse (Scenic) 292
Oct. 4_|.;viM and i be lortuue Teller (Com.).. 348
Oct. II— Piiid.ined I'.i ti.e Governor (Dr.) RIO
Oct. 11- Making ( lie.lilar Cheese ilnd.) 342
Oct. l^^-(l^■letvd to Move On <Dr. ) 606
Oct. IS — .Mn.i<-iiii PoniiL'iil (Sc.) SUB
Oct. 2.'. — A Woman's Slave (Dr.) 950
PATHE.
Oct. 6— Flirts (Com. -Dr.) 818
Oct. « — Trained Dogs.— ( Novelty 1 180
(let. 7— For Massa's Sake (Am Dr.) ]oOO
Oct. 9— The Little Animal Trainer (Dr.) .125
Oct. 9— Bettys P.oar (Coiii.l 245
Oct. 9- .Marvelous Tiaiisfoi iiia tlons (Novelty) 210
Oct. Ill— Pathe'8 Weekly No. 41 (Topical) ...loOO
Oct. 11 — One on the Masher (Com.) 760
Oct. 11— Scenes on the U. S. Ship Ckinnectlcut
(Topical ) 230
Oct. 12 — Romance of the Desert (Am. Dr.) ..lOOO
Oct. 13— Raffles Caught (Dr.) 716
Oct. 13 — Guerrero Troupe (Acrobatic) 210
Oct. 14— Marooned lAm. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 16 — The Gambler's Dream (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 17— Pathe's Weekly No. 42 (Topical) 1000
Oct. IS — The Ranch Girl's Terrible Mistake
(Am. Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 19 — The Renegade Brother (Am. Dr.) loOO
Oct. 20 — A Trip Down the MagdapU Elver (Sc.)
Oct. 20 — Eva Moves In (Com.)
Oct. 20— Up the Flue (Oira.)
Oct. 21— A Puritan Courtship (Amer. Dr.) Hion
Oct. 23— The Traitor (Dr. ) 1000
Oct. 23— Nomadic ITibes in El Eantara Gorges
— .\lgeria (Scenic) 1000
Oct. 2-1 — Pathe's Weekly No. 43 (Topical) 1000
Oct. 2.5 — Revolution In a Bachelors' Club
(Com. i 1000
Oct. 26— In Frontier Pavs (W. Dr.) 625
Oct. 2(^-The Island of St. Kilda. Scotland
(Scenic) 360
Oct. 27 — ifother Is Strong On Hypnotism (Com.) 470
Oct. 27 — Logging and Milling In Sweden
(Scenic) 330
Oct. 27 — Funeral In .\nnam iScenie) 200
Oct. 2S — Saved By the Flag (Dr.) 950
SELIG. *
Oct. 6 — The Artist's Sons (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9 — An Indian Vestal (Dr.) looo
Oct. 10— Told In Colorado (Com. Dr.) loOO
Oct. 12 — Ont-Geiieraled (Com.) 1000
Oct. 1.3— .Making a >?ix-Ton Cliee.se (Edu.) 425
Oct. 13 — Seeing Waslilngtoo (Sc.) 576
Oct. 16 — Making a Man of Him (Com. Dr.)...l(K)0
Oct. 17 — On Separate Paths (W. Dr.) 1(X)0
Oct. 19 — How They Stopped the Rnii on the
Bank (Com.) lofO
Oct. 20 — His Better Self (Dr.) (i no
Oct. 23— Coals of Fire (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 24— Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor (Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 26 — Lost In the Jungle (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 27— A Painters Idyl (Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH.
Sept. 29— Ninety and Nine (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 311 — Her Hero (Com.) 1000
O.i. 2— Our Navy (Topical) 1000
Oct. :<- The Wager iCom.) lOoO
ii.-t. 4 — The .Mate of the John M. (Dr.) 1000
Oct. B — Carr's Regeneration (Dr.) 1000
"••t. 7 — rps and Downs (Com.) 1000
Oct. 9 — Daddy's Boy and Mammy (MIL Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 10— The Missing Will (Dr.) 1000
(let. 11 — The Indian's Flute (Dr.) 100«
Oct. 13 — Answer of the Roses (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 14 — By Way of .Mrs. Browning (Dr.) 1000
(i<-t. 16 — The Fighting Schoolmaster (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 17— Vltagraph .Monfhly (Topical) 1000
Oct. 18 — Selecting His Heiress (0)m.) 1000
Oct. 20— The Cabin Boy (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 21— Lady Godlva (His. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Foolishness of Jealousy (Com.).. 1000
Oct. 24— Wig Wag (Com.) 1000
Oct. 2.5— .\unt Huldah. Matchmaker (Cora.).. 1000
Oct. ■->7 — Kitty and the Cowboys
del. •2.S — Regeneration (Dr.) 1000
HEADQUARTERS FOR
ASBESTOS
Curtains and Picturt Booths
?5S' C. W. Trainer Mfg. Co.
■OOKLET 39 Pearl St.. BOSTO^
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
245
To the Users of ^
Excello Flaminc; Arc Lamps
You must use "Excello" Carbons if you want good results
from Excello Lamps.
Any statement to the contrary is false, because good work-
ing of these lamps is only guaranteed by the manufacturers,
Messrs. Koerting & Mathiesen, Leipsig, when "Excello"
carbons are used.
The manufacturer ought to know what carbon his lamp
requires, and as the "Excello" Carbon has been specially de-
signed by them for use in their lamp, it stands to reason that it
is "the" carbon for that type of lamp.
The Excello Arc Lamp Company of this city say in their
catalogue, on page 7:
" Ejccello Carbons are superior in quality of material, evenness of texture,
precision in shape and dimensions, and freedom from blisters to any carbon
yet produced. These are the qualities that have made them famous in every
country where fleuning arc lamps are used. They are suitable for any type of
flaming arc leimp. Each carbon bears the name'ElXCELLO' branded on its side."
In view of this statement it will be hard for anyone to make
the consumer believe any other brand is as good as the "Excello."
See that every carbon which you buy bears the name " EXCELLO "
and that each package is labeled with the trade mark.
,„. Sold by All Electrical Supply Dealers.
T*AOC MAAit
Hugo Reisinger
Sole Importer of '* Excello " and
"Electra" Pink Label Highest
Grade Nuernberg Carbons.
11 Broadway, - -NY. City
%^^
-TRAOC MARK-
246
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
Independent Release Dates
AJCEHICAN.
Sept. 11 — The Stage Robbers of Sau Juan
(Dr.) 1000
Sept. 14 — The Mother of the Kaocb (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 18— The Gun Man (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 21— The Claim Jumper (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 25— The Circular Fence (Com. Dr.) 1000
Sept. 2»— The Rustler Sheriff (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2— The Love of the West (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 5 — The Miner's Wife (W. Dr.) lOiHi
Oct. 9— The Land Thieves (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12— The Cowboy and the Outlaw (Dr.).. 1000
Oct. IS— The Conversion of St. .\nlhony (Dr.)..
CHAMPION.
Sept. 25 — The Black Horse Troop of Culver
(Scenic) 950
Sept. 27 — The Cook of the Ranch (Com.) 9.'>0
Oct. 2 — Barbara Frietchle (Dr.) 950
Oct. 4 — As Things Used To Be (Dr.) 950
Oct. 9 — The National Guard Encampment at
Fort Riley (Topical) 950
Oct. 11— What the Indians Did 950
Oct. 16— A Girl and a Spy (Dr.) 9.'i0
Oct. 1»— Circumstantial Evidence (Dr.) f>-">n
Oct. 2.3— The Copperhead ( Dr. ) triO
Oct. 2."i — Law or the Lady (Dr.) O.jii
ECLAIK.
Sept. 18— When the Leaves Fall (Dr.) 665
Sept. 25 — A Just General (MUltary Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2 — Hearts and Eyes (Dr.) 630
Oct. 2— For Your Hats, Ladles! (Edn.) 370
Oct. 9 — Better to Have Remained Blind (Dr.) 740
Oct. 9— The Motor Chair (Com.) 260
Oct. 16— A Lucky Chango (Com. ) SOo
Oct. 16 — Lake Oarda (Scenic) l.Sr.
Oct. 2.3- Youth! "Queen of Hearts" (Com.).. 740
Oct. 23— Percy Gets Tired of the Theater
(Com.) 260
GREAT KOSTHESN.
Sept. 2— The Foundling (Dr.)
Sept. 9 — A Dream with a I.esson (Dr.)
Sept. 16 — The Conspirators (Dr.)
Sept. 23 — Caught In His Own Net (Dr.)
Sept. .30— The Conspirators (Dr.)
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Issue and supplemented by Two
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Lobby Hanger, Lithographed in
Six Colors.
THREE
GREAT
POSTERS
Release date changed from Nov.
7, to allow time for enlarging and
perfecting the Production.
NOTE DATE
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER
21
Will be sold only to Accredited
Independent Exchanges and can
not be had from individuals or
companies offering State Rights.
8-Page Illustrated Booklet just out. Send for sample and quantity price.
ADDPESS .\LL INQUIRIES 7C
ECLAIR FILM CO.. American Factory, Fort Lee. N. J.
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Cast Your Eye Over TKis
Weekly Prog'ram
\^ ^ ^
Monday. Oct. 23rd. 1911
The Horse Thief's Bigamy American.
The Copperhead Champion.
Youth ! Queen of Hearts Eclair.
Percy Gets Tired of the Theatre .Eclair.
A Biting Business Imp.
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh Yankee.
Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 1911
A Noble Red Man Bison.
John Baxter's Ward Powers.
The Little Brown Calf Powers.
Little Em'ly and David Copperfield Thanhouser.
Wednesday. Oct. 25th. 1911
Salambo Ambrosio.
Law or the Lady Champion.
Lone Bill's Last Ride Nestor.
The Empty Crib Reliance.
Percy and His Squaw Solax.
Thursday. Oct. 26th, 1911
The Trial of the Eucalyptus American.
The Waif Imp.
A Breach of Faith Rex.
Friday, Oct. 27th, 1911
An Indian Hero Bison.
Bill, His Wife and the Water Lux.
Bertie and His Rivals Lux.
For Big Brother's Sake Solax.
The Jewels of Allah Thanhouser.
Flower of the Forest Yankee.
Saturday. Oct. 28th, 1911
The Vicissitude of Fate Great Northern.
Toto and the Dummy Itala.
The Rearing of Pheasants Itala.
The Revenue Officer's Last Case ' Powers.
The Test of a jMan Reliance.
Mutt & Jeff Discover a Wonderful Remedy Nestor.
Dippy Advertises for a Pup ; Nestor.
AROUSES AN EPIDEMIC OF ENTHUSIASM WHERE\TR SHOWN.
If you are not getting it from your exchange now, communicate with the
Motion Picture
Distributing' (Si Sales Co.
Ill East 14tH St.. New York City
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IMMINENT ! 3 WORTH-WHILE NESTORS A WEEK !
NESTOR
Oldest and Best ' *S6e Wovth- Whtlc Film*
Always a Feature
GET
"Lone Bill's
Last Ride
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A Particularly
WORTH-WHILE
FILM
that thrills throughout
its 945 feet. Story, act-
ing and photography
equal to Nestor's best.
Lone Bill, the desper-
ado, proves for the
millionth time that there
is some good in the
worst of us. It will do
you good to GET IT.
YOU
wi
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Scene from " Lone Bill's Last Ride'
soon be getting
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Releases
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All
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GET "Lone Biirs Last Ride" ^^^— ^ ^^^'^-^-
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This Capital Split Reel
Released Saturday Oct. 28, 1911
'^Mutt & Jeff
Discover
a Wonderful
Remedy'*
•*Dippy Advertises
for a Pup''
7*0^0 Rollicking Mirth- Provokers
on One Reel
GET IT!
October 25th, 1911
COMING RELEASES
Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 1911
"BIG NOISE HANK"
Full Reel
Western Comedy
Saturday, Nov. 4th, 1911
"MUTT & JEFF
AND
THE LADY
STENOGRAPHER"
Also
"THE SUIT CASE
MYSTERY"
Split Reel Comic
DAVID HORSLEY, Bayonne, N. J.
SALES CO., Sole Distributors
Address all communications to our Main Office, Ave. E at 43rd St., Bayonne, N. J.
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INDEPENDENT FILMS
Improving with eacii picture
C Since our la>t annoiiiucnu'iit \vc liavc added two |)ictures to our collection and can trutlifully
state that tliey are Ijctter than our first ones.
C There is not a single e\change in the I'nited States or Canada that will not be proud to add
those pictures to its serviceS siniplv because thev arc cxactlv the cla'^s of pictures the exchanees
pictures to its serviceN snnpi\
need and the kind most suitable to exhibitors.
C We are able to attain these splendid results because the interests directly connected with
this company are comprised of men thoroujj^hly familiar with the class of pictures most es-
sential to the betterment of exchange interests.
C If the Independent exchanges buy the MAJKSTIC I'lCTl'RKS. they will increase their busi-
ness, because we will have competent actors and actresses in all pictures, actors and actresses
who have made big names for themselves, as well as big reputations for manufacturers, and peo-
ple whose names will crowd theatres and make exhibitors demand the film.
C The M.\JKSTIC is endeavoring to look far into the future of the entire industry rather than
thinking of its own immediate welfare.
C The M.VjnSTIC cannot presume to carry out these ideas alone. It must have the combined
suppiirt of all manufacturers who care for the future of the moving picture industry.
OUR FIRST FIVE RELEASES
''The Courtingof Mary" ''Love Heeds Not Showers" "The Ultimate End"
comely \ >;ron« [ir jii; m-n-'u -paper d.'.4:na
"The Rose of Yesterday"
A h.<:, ,ii- y.:.r :>
"The Caddie's Dream"
A comedy — lull of laui^hs
.\nul!u r ai(!i cla.-.- con.i
An occult drama, of very strong hfart interest
"LITTLE MARY" and OWEN MOORE
Miss .Mary Pickford and .Mr. Ouen .Moore will positively appear in .Majestic
Pictures and they show at their very best in the above pictures.
Our First Release Sunday, November 261h
"THE COURTING OF MARY"
A splendid hicfh class comedy with Mary Pickford and Owen Moore at their very best.
Place your order with the Motion Picture Distributing and Sales Co,
at once, and notify us at the same time
THE MAJESTIC MOTION PICTURE COMPANY
145 WEST 45th STREET
NEW YORK CITY
TOM D. COCHRANE, General Manager.
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AMZHICAN FILMS APPEAL to tliat love of the Wild Ont-of-doors— that panoramic whirling
rush of events that sends red blood liurtlinK through tired veins. Primeval Instincts— governed by
no organized law, are products of that early civilization whose wonderful power to stir the Jaded
public pulse has never failed;
,, ■*^?i*^,*?, JII^MS luc [lawless in t'li"'"f.'raphy — produced by master producers — portrayed by
^T^SP^ TALENT OBTAINABLE ANYWHERE. No performance Is complete without AMERICAN
Release date, Nov. 6th "THE THREE SHELL GAME"
niik Hankie, an outcast, after many rebuffs, succeeds In getting work at the home of a poor
ranchman, named Weston. lie and Weston go to the bank to dcjwsit Weston's savings. There thev
uieet a Ihree-sliell man, who induces Weston to gamble away his monev. Returning heart-broken,
the wife and daughter i)ursuade Weston to discharge Dick, believing him guilty of having urged
Weston to play. Made desperate by his ill fortune. Dick goes fortli to seek the three-shell man. He
meets the gambler in a lonely trail and recovers Weston's monev, which he returns for Weston's
daughter. How he secured iX)Ssession of tlie money makes one of the most exciting and genulnelv
entertaining Alms ever produced. Don't fail to ask for It.
EVERY AMERICAN
They're Calling for
The Out-of-Doors
This great American Public! Automobilint'. G<'!f, and ' Healiii .Advice"
—They're Sign Posts— Guides to that CLAMORING DEMAin) FOR THE
OUT-OF-DOORS.
AMERICAN FILMS supply that DEMAND. Big, Itrcezy. Prairies of
the West — Great .Mountain Kanges. Heautifnl Lanes througli the Magnif-
li-cjil Forests of ICl Cajon Valley, California — They Satisfy that Longing for
a (iiimpse of the
World's Garden
Spot — California!
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REEL PRODUCED IN
EL CAJON VALLEY, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RELEASE DAYS MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Release 'date, November 9th "THE MEXICAN
.Tosp Curvez. a Mexican, wliile wandering Idly about his ranch, discovers a baby girl. The years
roll l)y, and Dolores grows into a beautiful girl. The .Mexican lias trouble with "the lawless "cow-
jiunchers and, thinking Dolores would be safe, sends her to do the shopping. Slie too Is reviled
and insulted and rushes liouie. The cowpunchers bombard the house and Dolores seeks aid. Clarence
Stowell. and a band of ranchmen, put the invaders to Higlit and Stowell immediately makes love
to the beautiful Dolores. But the Mexican, liating all .\mericans. gathers his friends and starts a
race war. and after an intensely interesting battle, is finally captured. He and Dolores are alwut
to be hung wlien Clarence again comes to the rescue. The aged .Mexican then reveals the circum-
stances surrounding Dolores' birth, and is permitted to go his way. A magnificent portrayal of the
early race wars in California.
Field Day Sports at Fort Riley, Kans
Film 2 of The Fort Riley Manoeuvres
Champion Release for Monday, October 30th, 1911
Regiments of National Guard Militia and Companies of Field Artillery
in realistic sham battles. Every form of field sports, athletic stunts. Big
gun target shooting, filmed at short range. Amazing to the spectator. Won-
derful on the screen.
Champion
Trade-Mark
Personifies a High
Standing in the
Moving Picture
Film League
Three
Fort Riley Releases
Make a Memo
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Very Attractive Lobby Displays
THE COWBOYS' PIES
ff
Champion Release for Wednesday, November 1st, 1911
For a laughing Tonic, this Picture comes hot off the griddle of Comedy,
for the delectation of all Photoplay Phokes. who like to work their jaws with
a Merry Ha ! Ha ! Though it's a dashing, careering. Camp Western Comedy.
COMING ! Film 3 of The Fort Riley Manoeuvres !
<*National Guardsmen and Regulars at Fort Riley"
Monday. Nov. 20th FILM 3 Monday, Nov. 20th
Sold Through
Motion Picture Distributing
A Sales Co.
CHAMPION FILM COMPANY
MARK M. DINTENFASS. General Manager
12 EAST 15th ST., NEW YORK CITY
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BIOGRAPH FILMS
Tr*4« Mark
Tr»<« M«rk
RELEASED OCTOBER 23rd, 1911
Through HisWife'sPicture
Ml. .\i i-iiii i» .1 Ju\\i\\siii .11111 i.iirifs 111- M.iiiiiiK
wife's picture with him always. Hnwevcr. ho almost
lalls for the temptation tf> g<j to the mask hall, inviting
m erstwhile lady friend to ^;o with him, telling her
that he would dress as a pirate and she to go as a
.Spanish gypsy. At the sight of his wife's portrait,
however, he realizes his intended wrong-doing and
changes his mind, asking a friend to go in his stead.
The office hoy mixes the letters and wifey gets the
•inc he intended for the girl, and >he goes to catch her
rrring hubby. So while hubby wait> at home, wifey
is keeping her eyes f>n the bold, bad pirate she believes
to be her husband.
.■ip{>roximate Length 530 feet.
THE INVENTOR'S SECRET
An old toymaker invents an automatic doll and goe.-, to the iawytr^ to apply for a patent. That day a
young girl is reported missmg and Dan, the cop. receives word that a reward of S500 is offered for >olving
the mystery of her disappearance. Dans sweetheart gets a position as cook in the inventor's familv, and
catching a glimp.-e of the doll, thinks it is the missing girl. Dan for a while has a vision of $500, only to
wake up to find both he and his sweetheart out of a job. Approximate Lciir/th 4(V< frrt.
RELEASED OCTOBER 26th, 1911
THE LONG ROAD Destiny's Roadway With its Many Turns
At a garden party, Edith, in a spirit of coquetry,
arouses the jealousy of Xed. her fiance, who. taking
her action seriously, gives a parasol, which he intended
as a present for her, to another girl. This induces a
quarrel, and both stubborn, the break is never mended.
Hence, he marries the other girl. Heart-crushed, Edith
seeks solace in the convent as a Sister of Mercy. Some
time later, Kate ordains it that she be assigned to
embroider the layette of Ned's first baby, a task often
undertaken by the sisters. This, you may imagine, is
a terrible ordeal, but there is no help for it and the
task is finished, which brings about the first meeting
since the day of the garden fete between the two
women. Several years later, while Edith is working
among the poor of the East Side, she is startled by a
sound of a shot, and following a small boy into the
saloon from whence the sound came, finds Ned. who.
having suffered business reverses, and become a hope-
less drunkard, the accidental victim of the shot, with
his child, now grown to boyhood, and his wife by hi-»
side. Ned has now reached the final turn in the road.
. .'/'/'r,i.ri»)i(j/(' l.ciiii''- ■)■;>) /.".-'
October 30th, 1911
Love In the Hills
A T»le of the Tennessee Mountains. Where
Strangers are Unwetcome
DRAMATtC
Approximate Length 998 feet.
RELEASES FOR NEXT WEEK
November 2nd, 1911
A Victim of Circumstances
COM ED r
Approximate Length 382 feet.
November 2nd, 1911
Their First Divorce Case
COMEDY
Approximate Length 616 feet.
BIOGRAPH COMPANY,
11 East 14th Street, New York City
Licensees of the
MOTION PICTURE PATENTS CO.
CECRCE KLEINE, Seilino «o*nt for Chloage,
166 State Straat, Chloago, Ul.
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LUBIN FILMS
Released Wednesday, October 25th
Length about 1000 feet
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THE TARS ASHORE
Follow the jolly sailors on their round of fun and see what happened to the
duck and little pig' that they took abroad as mascots. An especially good comedy.
Released Thursday, October 26th
Length about 1000 feet
A Rural
Conqueror
Ira may have been short
on style but he won the girl.
He rigged up in silk hat,
frock coat and all the trim-
mings and then gained
i\I\rtle's consent by a won-
derful masterfulness and
\ novel scheme. Don't miss
this splendid comedy.
Released Saturday, October 28th
Length about 1000 feet
LOVES VICTORY
Papa's batting average was .000. Cupid's batting average was i.ooo in this
dandy comedy. Another suitor almost managed to marry Marjorie by lying
about Jack. A race between an automobile and a hand car is a feature. It's
sure to delight anv audience.
Released Monday, October 30th
Length about 1000 feet
SOMEBODY'S MOTHER
Jimmie, the newsboy, plays an important part in this pretty story. It has
the "touch of nature that makes the whole world kin." Don't fail to book it.
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LUBIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Model New Studios, 20th and Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
Chlcacot 208 N. Fifth Avenua London: 45 Gerrard St., W. BMiint 35 Friedrich Str.
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LIFE PORTRAYALS
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"THE FOOLISHNESS OF JEALOUSY"
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
Jealousy is the deepest kind of j^loom, a "green-eyed monster" that misleads
and makes us look ridiculous. Joy takes the ])Iace of gloom in this oa-i. aril every-
thing turns out haj>i)ily.
" W I G - W A G "
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th
What the "Boy Scouts" did to develop a boy whose parents were spoiling
him 1)\ too much solicitude. A little hit of roughing it with the other fellows
makes l)etter and broader men. See tliis and be cnnvinced.
"AUNT HULDAH, MATCHMAKER"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th
A good old Southern Mammy takes a hand in her young mistress's love
affairs and brings about a happy reconciliation and engagement that pleases
evervbodv.
"KITTY AND THE COWBOYS"
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th
'Fatty" gives the boys a jolt tliat gets them all 'in wrong." He keeps all
guessing and laughing until their sides ache.
"REGENERATION"
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th
Plenty of food for thought in this. Strange and mysterious are the ways
by which some are led to a reclamation of themselves. A marvelous and strik-
inglv truthful Life Portraval.
Next Week
Next Week
"CAPTAIN BARXACLE. DIPLOMAT"— Bubbling Comedv Mondav. October 30th.
"MADGE OF THE MOl"XTAIXS"— Mountain Romance..' Tuesdav. October 31st.
"A SOUTHERX SOLDIERS SACRIFICE"— Southern War Story. .. Wednesday. Xovember ist.
"THE GOSSIP" — Too funnv for words Fridav. Xovember ^rd.
"A MESSAGE FROM HFA'OXD"— Emotional Drama Saturday. Xovember 4th.
DO YOU GET THE VITAGRAPH BULLETIN REGULARLY?
TheVitagrapli Company of America
NEW YORK, III Nauai St. ',
CHICAGO. I<9 ltid»lrh St
PARIS. 15 Ri* SaliU<»dlt
LONDON. ISCedlCvai
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
THE LADIES LIKE
THE FASHIONS IN
PATHE'S
WEEKLY
They crowd the house on
PATHE
WEEKLY
DAY
ust to see what the world-
amous modistes and mil-
liners of Paris are making in
newest fashions. Boost this
feature in the weekly and
you've got 'em all on the run
Book It Every Week
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PATHB FRBRBS
N EW YORK^e^
Another Sensational
Cv-iucational Film
THE X-RAYS
Showing various experiments with this
mysterious and wonderful light.
COMING SOON!
Love's Renunciation
About lOOO feet
R.eleased Nov. 1 1 tK
A powerful drama of the tangled lo\ e
affairs of two sisters.
WATCH FOR THIS!
CAIN AND ABEL
COMING SOON!
One of the most dramatic stories in the
Bible. Known by everyone, it will
crowd your house. Watch for it.
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^^^"^ TRADE MARK
The Edison Type "B"
Underivriters' Model
VyiTHOUT question
^ ' the one machine on
the market today that
will ** stand up " always
under the most trying
conditions. Invented by
Thomas A. Edison, and
perfected and manufac-
tured at his own factories.
A modern mechanism in every
respect — one that projects
"rock-steady," flickerless pic-
tures, and does not fail at the
important moment when your
audiences are expectantly
waiting for the first picture.
Let us tell you more about it
in a letter.
Scans from "THE REFORM CANDIDATE"
EDISON FILMS-Ocl. 31st to Nov. 4tli inc.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st
"THE REFORM CANDIDATE"
Cast
Curtis Greer, President of the Inter-Urban Street
Railway Company Robert Brewer
His daughter Miriam Nesbitt
John McXamara, a machine candidate Charles Ogle
Henry Brice, a reform candidate Harold M. Shaw
Editor of the "Morning tcho" Charles M. Seay
Edith, a reporter Mary Fuller
A story of politics — graft against honesty. Through the aid of
the young woman reporter, the latter wins. Full of brisk move-
ment from beginning to end, it makes a splendid release for
Election time.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER lat
"THE RISE AND FALL OF WEARY WILLIE"
Cast
Weary Willie William West
Rev. Dr. Helpall Bigelow Cooper
Newspaper reporter Yale Benner
A lucky tramp Edward O'Connor
A comedy of a decidedly unusual nature. A minister decides to
live the life of a tramp, thereby bringing about a very unexpected
situation. Full of humor and with plenty of human nature.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
"THE GIRL AND THE MOTOR BOAT"
Cast
The girl Mary Fuller
Her mother Miriam Nesbitt
A young inventor Darwin Karr
His rival Marc McDermott
A story with a real thrill. We have had many scenes in auto-
mobiles, but we believe this is the first time a girl has been shown
at close view in a motor boat going twenty-five miles an hour.
Taken at the Thousand Islands.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th
"LOVE AND HATRED"
From "The Greater Hate," by Roy Norton
Cast
A young school-teacher Reeva Greenwood
„ . ■, $ Charles Ogle
Her two suitors | yale Benner
Strong Western drama. A young school-teacher chooses the more
outwardly attractive of her two admirers, but the choice is an unfor-
tunate one. She is deserted, but in tiie end all comes out well.
Thomas A. Edison, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
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HEADLINERS EVERY WEEK
The Luck of Reckless Reddy
A Breezy Western Comedy
Released Monday, Nov. 6th. Approximate length, 1000 feet
Tlicrc arc ciiuciIk-s And Comcdu-s. I lii> oiu- k tin- l\l:.\l. kiii'l.
White Brave's Heritage
This is an
story told witli a wealth of
detail and expression amid
scenes that exactly tit the
action.
There is a bij:j demand
among picture theatre pa-
trons ff>r classic Western
productions of this kind.
Released Wednesday, Nov. 8th. Approximutf length, 1000 feet
The Engineer's Daughter
All exhibitors arc familiar
uitli the hiijh (|uality of
Kalem Railroad produc-
tions. This is one of the
lu'-it '^f iHir recent issues.
An excitinp^ jmrsuit on an
enp^ine runnintr sixty mile^
an hour, hrou;.jht to an end
bv a landslide.
Released Friday, Nov. 10th. Approximate length, 1000 feet
Photos of 12 of the principal
Kalem players, 7 x 9^ inches
in size. $1.50 per set, postage
prepaid.
Beautiful 4 color print, 15 x 20
inches in size, of Gene Gaunticr
40c. each, postage prepriid
Four color lithographs (full
one sheet) of .Alice Joyce 15c
(.ich. postage prepaid.
KALEM COMPANY
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, 235-239 W. 23rd St.
86 Wardour St., LONDON, W.
BERLIN, 35 Friedrlch Str.
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GREAT NORTHERN
THE OLD
RELIABLE
Release for Saturday, October 21st
HIS FIDELITY INVESTIGATED
A REAL feature comedy. A laugh producer that is sure to please every
audience. Insist on getting this fihn from your exchange. Length 871 feet.
Release for Saturday, October 28th
THE VICISSITUDE OF FATE
Powerful dramatic feature production, showing how time proved
an employer's hasty conclusion to be ill-founded.
Lobby Display Piiolos of all Great Northern Players now ready. Write for Circular!
J^tgnoTJ* AIlFirst-class Independent Exchanges Handle Our Productions
ft^SSrl Sold Only Through Motion Picture Distributing
*^>»«.3— V and Sales Company
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO-,7 E. 14th St., N.Y.
(NORDISK FILM CO. OF COPENHAGEN.)
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(Beach Building) J. P. Cbalmus, Editor and Manager. Telephone call, 1343-1344 Oramcrcy
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Vol. 10
OCTOBER 28, 1911
No. 4
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
ACTIVE ORGANIZERS 277
.\T>VERri8INO KOR EXHIBITORS.
By K. W. Sargent 279
AMOM; the exhibitors 31s 328
CALENDAR OF LICENSED RELEASES 300
CALENDAR OK INDEPENDENT RELEASES— 30t
CHICAC.O LETTER 281
COM.MT.NTS on the films (Independent)... 292
COMMENTS ON TUB FIL.MS (I.l.ensed) 290
CORRESPONDENCE 306
XM-\ niNtJER FILMS MAKE BETTER SHOWS •> 27.-.
EXHIBITORS' .VSSQCI.VTION SECRKTAUIKS 277
FACTS AND COMMENTS 272
INQIIHIES »«
INDEPENDENT FILM STORIES 31X
INDEPENDENT RELEASE DATES 332
LICENSED FILM STORIES 312
LICENSED RELEASE DATES 330
MANUFACTURERS' ADVANCE NOTES 2»4
MR. CRITIC, by Louis Reeves Ilarrimn 274
MONTGOMERY IXIOKING ROUND 276
MOTOR IIENKRATORS AND ECONOMIZERS. .270
NEW ORPHEI .M AT GRAND RAPIOS ISO
OBSERVATIONS BY OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN.2I8
I-ROJECTION DEPART.MENT 28S
REAL ESPERANTO. THE .278
SALES COMPANY EMPLOYEES' BALL 2M
SONG SLIDE RELE.V.SES SM
STORIES OF THE FILMS (Indetiendent ) ■_.»oa
STORIICS OF THE FILMS (Llrciuied) U2
WITH THE WESTERN PRODUCERS 380
WORKING THE SOUND EFFECTS.
Bv flyile Mnrtln ...2a
CASBON ULPORTEBS.
KROUI P. I.. E
KIBWERT. CHAS. L.
REISINGER. HUGO ..
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...3251
ELECTRICAL STTPf LIES.
FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC CO.
HALLBERG. J. H
KIlfBLE ELECTRIC CO
MACKIE. H. A
SCHNEIDER. E.
..31.-.
..320
...127
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...112
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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
LICENSED FILM MAITIJFACTUREBS.
itioi;uAi'n CO
EDISiiN. TIIOS. A.. INC
ESSANAY FILM CO ^"^-i
KALKM CO 2t!n
KLEINE. GEO •''(18
LUBIN FILM MFG. CO 2»M
.MELIES CO 3.^■.
PATHE FRERES 26»i 267
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
FOR the first time in the history of moving pictures
has an American exhibitor received a prison sen-
tence for violating the law. which regulates the admission
of minors into moving picture theaters. Agents of a
society for protecting the morals of the young have after
an investigation pronounced this man's place to be "the
worst in New York."' A harsher criticism than this could
hardly be passed upon any place of amusement. It ap-
pears, that this man had been guilty of the same offense
before and had been let ofi with a fine, coupled with a
warning to expect the utmost limit of the law on his
next conviction. He chose to disregard the warning.
The Moving Picture World has on more than one oc-
casion recorded its opinion on the law regarding the ad-
mission of minors. We believe, that its conscientious ob-
servance is a distinct benefit rather than a hardship to the
self-respecting exhibitor.
^ ^ ^
OUR esteemed contemporaries of the daily press are
amused over the Canadian attitude toward so-called
American historical pictures. Canadians have objected
to pictures showing American victories over the British
in the War of Independence. They are now accused of
being supersensitive and narrow-minded. One paper
imputes a total lack of humor to the Canadian character
and another speaks of the Canadian attitude toward these
moving pictures as a piece of petty spite. Is it not fair
to look at the other side of this question? The British
as well as the Americans have time and again proved their
valor on the field of battle, but the fortunes of war could
not always favor both sides at the same time. The pic-
tures are onesided, because they show only the triumphs
and unfairly omit the defeats of the Americans.
*
Suppose a Canadian or British film maker were to
make a specialty of producing pictures of battles, fought
on American soil, and won by the British against the
Americans, such battles, for instance, as Lundy's Lane
and the surrender of General Hull in the war of 1812.
Suppose these pictures were to be pressed on American
exchanges and American exhibitors and shown to Amer-
ican audiences. Would we not hear a protest from the
American press against a partial and unfair representa-
tion of history in moving pictures? If history is to be
taught by the moving picture, due regard should always
be had to fairness and accuracy. The day, let us hope,
is near at hand, when the producer of historical pictures
will not be satisfied by the hasty perusal of a book or two
in a library, but will, in an honest effort to give a true
portrayal of past events, consult the historian. Too many
of the present day historical pictures are historical in
name only.
* * *
KING George V. of England, it is said, advised the
Canadian governor, his royal uncle, to submit to
the moving picture camera. As a result the installation
ceremonies with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught
as the central figures will be seen by millions of loyal
Canadians and by the world generally. The divinity,
that "doth hedge a king about" is enhanced and magnified
rather than threatened and impaired by the man with
film in the box. Royalty as an institution depends today
as much as ever on gorgeous display and "the pomp of
circumstance." If the solemn ceremonies of a coronation
<jr the installation of a royal governor can be witnessed
in moving efifigy by millions instead of thousands then
the impression created by them will naturally be all the
greater. An enlightened modern monarch will recognize
in the moving picture a prop of the throne rather than a
violation of kingly dignity.
*
IN connection with this topic we want to say a word
for the flag of our country. It is a sacred emblem
and should be treated as such by the makers of moving
picture films. One of the worst uses, to w^hich the uag
can be put is to cover up the poor quality of a picture.
This trick should be left to cheap vaudevillians, who must
resort to the waving of the flag, because it's their only
way of "getting them." Our national bump of reverence
is by no means overdeveloped and the flag is one of the
things we ought to respect at all times and everywhere.
Too often, when a picture is awfully bare or stupid or
vulgar and the spectator begins to regret the absence of
outlawed eggs a child bearing the American flag is rushed
across the stage and the situation is supposed to be saved.
This sort of maneuver only cheapens and degrades both
the flag and the moving picture.
^ ^ ^
IN its world-conquering tour the moving picture has
invaded ancient Egypt, the land of mysteries. In the
city of Cairo and in other places in the country of the
Pharaohs, moving picture theaters are becoming more and
more numerous and promise to become the most popular ,
form of amusement. They have however encountered a *
grave dpnger, from which the picture in other parts of
the world seems to have been happily delivered. Cairo
and Alexandria are threatened with an influx of offensive
and obscene pictures, with which the local police of the
towns mentioned are now battling. There is an element
in both cities, that seems to need a vigorous repression
and it is this element, which is seeking to introduce ob-
jectionable films. We notice with regret, that some
European film producers have sent their agents into the
cities with pictures, that could not even be vaguely de-
scribed in these columns. The police there are sometimes
hampered by the British toleration of native customs and
traditions, but it is to be hoped that they will see their
way clear toward blocking any effort to make the ancient
country the dumping ground of pictures, which even *
Paris has rejected.
* * *
THE officials of the National Association of Exhib-
itors, we are glad to say are active in their propa-
ganda for organization and have succeeded in organizing
several states since the adjournment of the National Con-
vention in Cleveland. All the states organized will be
affiliated with and represented in the National organiza-
tion. The executive committee of the National Associa-
tion will meet on November ist in Columbus, O., to tran-
sact business of importance and a full attendance is ex-
pected. Representatives from states, not organized, are
especially invited to attend this meeting. They will re-
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273
ccivf .nil the advico ami assistance in starimj^ ami pcrfcct-
inj^ local orj,'anizations, which cxpcricmc enables the ex-
ecutive committee to j;ive. The Muvi.\»; I'u tukk Woki.d
deems it a diity, as the sincere and earnest fricn<l of the
exhibitor, to advise exhibitors to take advantage of this
opportunitv.
Recent events in Minneapolis, to which editorial refer-
ence has been made in the last issue, show not only the
necessity of or;^anizim,', but the positive dangers of a lack
of organization. The instinct of self-preservation alone
should persuade exhibitors to organize. They are still
in too many places at the mercy of sensation-seekers and
self-advertising reformers. The arrogant boast of a
priest in Coeur d'Alene, that he had "put a picture house
out of business" could never have been made good, if
exhibitors had the strength of resistance, that is born of
effective organization. In almost every case the organiza-
tions of exhibitors will have the good will of the best
elements in the community, if they are wise enough to
maintain a high standard of membership. The majority
of exhibitors in the country today realize or begin to
realize the responsibilities of their business and are quick
to resent the intrusion of undesirable elements. Organ-
ization will impart new power to their efforts for good
md clean management. If the officials of the National
Association will persevere in their good work, which
seems certain, there is every hope that at the next Na-
tional Convention not one important state will be left
unrepresented.
The Real Esperanto
Moving Pictures the Language of the World.
Bv W. Stephen Bush
THE moving picture is the real "esperanto," the uni-
versal language, the realized ideal of the ingenious
scholars, who gave the \'olapuek and the Esperanto sys-
tems of language to the world. Pictures existed before
the speech of mankind became confused at the Tower
of Babel and continued after men began to talk in various
tongues. Pictures have always laughed at geographical
or racial differences and it must be confessed that in
spite of the vast distance between the rude drawing of
the Chinese cartoonist and the pen of Rembrandt and
Coreggio. they all convey a thought, understood, more or
less imperfectly in every place where men have eyes and
the rudiments of a thinking apparatus.
The American moving picture is a signally conspicuous
proof of the international character of the cinemato-
graph. Fresh from its factory in New York, Brooklyn,
Philadelphia and Chicago it is unrolled before admiring
audiences, which do not understand a syllable of the
language of the makers and have never seen the country,
in which it was produced. In every part of Europe and
South America, in Australia, in Asia and Africa the
language of the picture is understood without learning
any alphabet or wasting gray matter on such atrocities
as irregular verbs and the changing moods of the mis-
erable adjective. The hidalgo, fresh from his hacienda,
selling the product of his year's labors in a coast town,
the spectacled professor in Germany, the volatile Boul-
evardier and the stolid Breton, the heterogeneous family
of John Bull at home and in all his dependencies, the
Irvingesque type of Dutchmen in Holland and Flanders.
the lively population of Italy no less than the hooded
Turk, the caste-ridden Hindoo, the descendant of the
pirates of Malay, still handy in the use of his "kris," the
untutored savage in Africa and on the Bowery, can see
the story of the picture — in short all the curious inhabi-
tants of the llartli can umlerstand the moving picture.
Think of a motley gathering such as here dcscrdx-d, and
one trying to make the other understand, jabbering and
swearing and uttering cries of despair. All is con-
fusion, dissonance and jarring discord. Now watch the
operator put his machine in readiness, place the reel in
his magazine and the noise begins to subside. He has
his focus, the right carbons in the right place and pres-
ently the crank begins to turn and the eyes of all arc
directed toward the screen. Quiet reigns and the minds
that but a moment ago seemed like "sweet bells jangled"
have found rest and occupation. Could a professor of
Esperanto or Volapuek do as nmch?
The universal language exists. Its subject is the world
and its adjective the man. Like Dante's verse it stands
erect on subject and adjective. It teaches, delights, en-
tertains, pleases, informs, something, which no gram-
mar ever did or is ever likely to do. It makes learning
and the pursuit of knowledge a pleasure and a benefit all
at the same time. The inventors and students of V^ol-
apuek and Esperanto might with great advantage to
themselves and to mankind turn their activities in the
direction of the moving picture. Therein lies the hope
of a language, understood with equal ease in the purlieus
of Boston and along the Puntas Arenas, where the naked
Patagonian savage waits for the gifts of the tide.
What we need in the development of the picture to its
highest destiny is the aid of just such men as the spon-
sors of schemes of universal language.
A FUNCTION OF THE FILM.
From the London Morning Pnst.
One talks of the increase in the value of money, but really
the increase in the value of time is much greater. It has
killed many things dear to the past generations, among them
the old-fashioned novel. How many nowadays read the calm
Jane Austen or the stormy Charlotte Bronte? With these
authors Samuel Lover hardly ranks. To-day he is well-nigh
forgotten. Yet in his own day he was popular and his merits
remain. In bringing about this change, many things have
borne a part, among them the railway, which demoded half
of Scott; the growth of illustration and, in these later days,
the kinetograph.
Now, however, people who have never heard of Rory
O'More in ballad or novel are to see something of him in
living pictures. The novel is not the first that has been
taken. But the literary movement in kinematography now
begins in earnest. ,\n American company has conceived
the idea of reproducing on the screen the most notable Irish
romances, and to that end despatched a large company of
capable actors to re-eanct the story on the spot. With Rory
O'More it makes a good beginning. The film exhibited at
a private view is one of the best of its kind. In a few weeks
it will have been projected on to the screens of hundreds
of kinematograph houses — which in the United Kmgdom
now number over two thousand. First and last, millions
will now see something of Rory O'More of whom they have
perhaps never heard of in song, novel or play. They will
not get all of Lover, but they will see pictured the most
stirring incidents of a most romantic story. They will see
the rebel in hiding visited by his colleen, the little love scene
between them so beautifully rendered that one would be
ashamed to overhear their speech. They will see Rory dis-
covered by the dastardly informer and chased by the red-
coats. See him take to the water and forfeit his chance of
escape by returning to save from drowning one of his would-
be captors, only to be again arrested. Sec his trial, his es-
cape from the scaffold, the priest cutting his bonds, his
wild run for freedom, and his embarkation with mother and
sweetheart, for America. So much as is told is well told.
The kinematograph has never got hold of a finer subject,
and it may be well that the kinematograph is destined to
make a tardy reparation, and that many, after ten minutes
watching the passing show, will be tempted to make the
acquaintance of the book.
Canadian Imperialists are complaining about having to
witness too many deeds of Yankee valor in moving pictures.
No reciprocity wanted — excepting Yankee dollars.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Mr. Critic
By LOUIS REEVES HARRISON.
YOU had better quit this business and become a base-
ball umpire. Then your heart will be safe — you
will only get your head broken. If you ever attempt to
do your best for the subscribers of your paper and at the
same time please every man who advertises in it, a sad
duty will be imposed upon your family — that of calling
a specialist to ascertain whether you are to be retired to
a sanitarium or elected president of the steel trust. If
you have really persuaded yourself that you know a good
photoplay when you see it, go ahead and say so, but
give your reasons if you want to be convincing. Dis-
content with puerilities and transparent unrealities of the
pliotoplay does not mean that you know how they can be
mended in the interests of producer and exhibitor alike.
Your personal opinion is of no particular value or inter-
est— nobody cares how your hair is cut — unless there is
something back of it in the way of knowledge, expe-
rience, appreciation and suggestion ; every man \vho goes
to the theater thinks he is a judge of the performance,
and the only difference between him and the average
critic is that the latter manages to air his views in print.
The whole truth of the matter is that not one man in
a thousand can fully grasp and retain all that is presented
on the screen in twenty minutes, especially when it is
swiftly followed by other photoplays of varied character.
Supposing that you chance to view one of those excep-
tional dramas that so clearly set forth a beautiful idea as
to leave a powerful impression on your mind, are you — I
will quote one of the greatest playwrights in the world :
"Are you to be trusted in a mental operation so subtle,
so complex, so indefinite, so elusive of demonstration as
the formation of an opinion on a work of art?"
The critic's first duty is to formulate a careful opinion
for those who trust his judgment and place dependence
on what he says. He will forfeit confidence of all who
support the paper if he lavishes indiscriminate praise
upon every one of the thousands of plays announced in
the advertising columns. In order to be convincing he
must be honest even if he is not always right, but he
must be equally honest in deferring to the effect on the
audience, and right here comes one of the subtleties re-
ferred to by the great playwright just quoted. The
critic's course would be a simple one if it was not a para-
mount duty for him to consider the practical side of
the presentation he watches on the screen — whether or
not it suits the great majority of the audience, and wheth-
er that audience is representative of those all over the
country. It is difficult for the keenest observer to note
in the enveloping darkness of the auditorium those sur-
face indications of how other hearts are beating, though
intense interest is usually manifested by rigidity of at-
titude and absence of conversation, but it is a very simple
matter to listen carefully to nearby comments or even to
ask others how a play of especial importance suited them.
The trouble with applause is that niose usually comes
from the easily amused and unthinking, and they are as
far from being representative of the great solid mass as
are children at a matinee performance. The public has
been accused of stupidity, ignorance, frivolity, lack of
taste and a lot of other disqualifications, but it is respon-
sive <•;; masse to those really great plays which subjugate
the imagination of cultured and uncultured.
The situation grows more complex when we realize
that millions upon millions of our best people do not at-
tend the little theaters because they are repelled by what-
ever .is childish or false in screen presentations. The fact
that the solid support of intelligent patrons would be a
valuable asset to exhibitors and producers alike has led
to some sharp disparagement of inferior photoplays not
relished by those who were turning them out, but honest
condemnation, like the application of a cautery to a point
of disease, ' has been intended to heal rather than to
wound. The best critics in the business are those who
have not hesitated to sear morbid spots in the interest of
the entire body.
A sensible way to determine what the whole public
wants is to give a sweeping glance at its literature and at
the nature of its outdoor sports. A comprehensive view
of Young America clearly indicates that he likes fair
play and is tremendously progressive. ■ I cannot believe
that he is ready to sacrifice his love of what is manly,
nor his common sense, nor his developing intelligence,
nor his reverence for true womanhood for any debased
ideals in his leisure moments. He must be won over to
faith in moving pictures by what is superlative in quality,
an elusive fact that the critic must always and does very
often grasp.
While fully appreciating the educational value of plays
illustrating great poems or noted w'orks of fiction — com-
mentators have been discovering Shakespeare for three
hundred years — it is of minor importance for a critic to
see that credit is attached to any play in a distinctive art
that depends upon what has been done in some other art.
The mission of the critic is to discover and encourage
more especially those photo-dramas which stand on their
own merits. If the photoplay is to live and flourish as an
art by itself, if it is to become one of the forces in our
evolution, it must draw its nourishment from what is
fresh and vigorous in our time rather than from well-
dried classics in literature or the stale air of the foot-
lights. This is an era of sanity, wholesomeness and
breadth of view, but it must not be thought that we have
no problems to solve nor that people do not feel more
deeply because they possess higher sensibilities. With
our greater power of mental growth our finer emotions
become all the more acute. Every detail that contributes
to making a profound impression is of value and to be
considered, but the main thing in a really great play is
that it presents the heart and soul of humankind through
emotions and passions that we quickly recognize as akin
to those stirring within us. This means that we must
incorporate modern thought even if we utilize classic
setting. It is both generous and wise to highly appreciate
original photoplays dealing successfully with business,
political or social issues of the moment — such productions
are live wires — because they prefigure the finest presenta-
tions yet to come. All forms of comedy should be in
modern garb or that of the future, but in spiritual in-
terpretations of human life other periods of history may
be utilized to advantage if present-day sympathies are
reached, or if a humanizing idea is involved. The best
critics, those writing up to their highest ideals with dis-
crimination and good taste, are helpful to playwrights,
producers, directors, actors, exhibitors and all concerned,
including the general public, and the man who cannot see
this should take oif his blinkers.
Proprietors of prominent picture houses in Denver, Col,
who are desirous of advancing their admission prices from
5 to 10 cents are compelled to apply for a higher license, pay-
ing $200 instead of $ioo a year.
• * * «
The motion picture has become so popular in Chattanooga.
Tenn., that the promoters, of the various theaters are ad-
vancing their admission prices to double their former rates.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Do Longer Films Make Better Sliow?
275
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Wl I 1 1 1 X tlic last six months the production of sub-
jfcts, consistinj^' of two or more reels, has
shown u marked increase. The most notable of them.
Dante's "Inferno" and Torcjuato Tasso's "Jerusalem De-
hvercd." tht- former in five and the hitter in four reels,
liave been i)ro(hiced in luirope an<l marketed in tliis coun-
try independently of any (organization of tilin makers.
The success of these two features has greatly stinudated
a trend toward releases of greater length among Ameri-
can manufacturers, who had begun to give the |)ossibili-
ties of longer lilins their earnest attention. As a result
releases of greater length have l)ccome numerous in l)oth
the Licensed and Indc|)enilcnt camps. There is everv rea-
son to believe that this tendency toward feature hlms of
greater length will continue and that the growing num-
ber of such tilms w ill bring about some imixirtant changes
in the business of exhibiting moving pictures. Some of
these feature films have been offered as regular releases,
the various reels constituting the same subject being giv-
en to the exhibitor two or more days a|)art. The dis-
advantages of such an arrangement were too obvious,
however, to continue very long and of late all reels
treating the same subject have been released at the same
time and placed in the hands of the exhibitor as special
releases. It is upon the theory and practice of a simul-
taneous relea.se of all one subject reels that these re-
marks are based.
I think the day when patrons counted the number of
pictures and judged the show by quantity rather than by
(|uality has passed never to return. That kind of patron-
.ige was never of the most desirable kind. In the course
«'f the development of the moving picture it has been re-
placed by au(liences of a decidedly higher grade and bet-
ter average. Quality is to-day the test much more than
quantity. This has been proved again and again in prac-
tice. Two good reels, maintaining a high average, will
always win out against a greater quantity of junk. The
argument then, that the higher quality will bring the bet-
ter results, seems indisputably sound.
Viewed from this standpoint of plain logic the feature
film ought to be the best guarantee of financial as well as
artistic success. The notion so prevalent among the ig-
norant, that art cannot be served without sacrifice of
profit, is fatally wrong. Art in moving pictures pays in
dollars and cents, which plain fact is respectfully com-
mended to every person connected with this great
industry.
The feature film of greater length must be built upon
quality, it must breathe quality in every inch, or it is
doomed before it is fairly born. It is a most significant
fact that of all feature films so far released either do-
mestic or foreign makers, every one comes up to the test
of superior quality. Only people of brains, who under-
stand a story and know how to tell it with effect, are ca-
pable of producing such films. Xo feature film, of which
we have any knowledge, has been produced from any
original scenario. The time for such productions will
come. scHiner perhaps that we believe, but it is best that, at
present, literature and history- shall furnish the materials
for the feature film exclusively.
It is the masterpiece of the ages that especially invites
filming and the reason for it is very plain. An epic that
has pleased and charmed many generations is most likely
to stand the test of cinematographic reproduction. A
work of fiction, that has moved millions of men and
women and children to happy laughter and healthy sor-
row will not lose its charm on the screen of a moving
j picture theater. After all. the word ''classic" has some
meaning. It implies the approval of the best people in
the most enlightened times. The merits of a classic sul>-
ject are none tlie less certain iK'caust- known and appre-
ciated by comparatively few men. It is the l»usine» of
the moving joicture to make them known to all Because
the feature film, as we have .seen it so far. lu.«. measured
up to this great mission of inviting the masses to enjoy
the treasures of literature with the favored few. it has
found such a profound and instantaneous res|K)nse wher-
ever it has been shown.
Do f)ractical men agree with this? I'or an an>wer we
need not continc ourselves to this country, where the
])roof of success is so manifest to view. In Lngland an<l
in continental Europe the exhibitors have risen to their
opportunities, l-rom various parts of England managers
have, according to interviews in a British trade journal,
expressed themeslves thus: "If the quality of U>ng films
is maituained as in 'Zigomar.' short films will eventually
become a drug on the market." "These long films enthral
one ten times more than short ones, they are so absorb-
ing, that I simply forget all the troubles of my business
day." "I believe long films are the future standby of the
l)icture palace." "Of course the public wish for long
films or why should I secure the coming long "uns."
There is no danger that these feature films will Uvome
too numerous. Their production retjuires an extra out-
lay of money, an unusual amount of .skill an«l ex|>eri-
cnce. often they demand a high degree of scholarship in
addition to a thorough knowledge of the silent stage and
its peculiar needs. Even the exhibitor with a small seat-
ing capacity, with a three reel show, will find the ivca-
sional showing of a feature film a profitable venture. A
two-reel jjroduction will invariably tell the story more
satisfactorily than a one-reel effort and the twc>-reel pro-
duction ought not to embarrass any exhibitor. To the
exhibitor with a large seating capacity the feature film
of greater length offers unusual opportunities. It places
in his hands a weapon with which he can successful!) en-
counter almost any theatrical opi>osition.
What the feature film, however, demanils absolutely
is proper presentation. It will not be slighted. If it is
run with undue speed its charm and power will invariably
suffer. Music, effects and lecture are indispensable ad-
juncts. Effects for a feature film can be carefully pre-
pared and rehearsed, having due regard to consistency
and psychological moments. There is time. too. for the
arranging of a special musical program, which should
not be entnisted to any but a competent and exi)erienced
player. .\ lecture will relieve that natural tension and
impatience, which a long, dumb show is bound to cause,
and will make the stf ry plainer and the enjoyment of the
patrons keener.
Nothing could be more suitable to vary the daily pro-
gram than an occasional feature film. The only difficulty
the exhibitor, who is prepared to give such a film proper
presentation, must encounter is the securing of a date
far enough advanced to allow of effective advertising.
The question of the feature film in more than one reel
is a vital one. affecting every branch of the industry, but
more especialK the exhibitor. It would seem, therefore,
that exhibitors ought to be heard from freely and fully.
It is hoped that these remarks will give rise to a useful
discussion of so important a subject. The Moving Pic-
ture World is the proper forum of such a discussion and
the hospitality of it? columns is heartily extended to all
who have a word to offer on the situation as it stands to-
day and as it will probably develop in the future.
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Montgomery Looking 'Round.
Jacksonville's Picture Magnate Spends a Week's Vacation
in New York — Might Locate House Here.
Mr. V. T. Montgomery, of Jacksonville, Fla., accompanied
by Mrs. Montgomery, spent the week of October 14 in New
York C'ity. He said to the Moving Picture World man that
he was not on business, but came up with his wife to have
a good time looking about the big town.
"I am not even looking at a moving picture this time,"
he declared. "When 1 left home I told my people that for
once I was going to forget the pictures and take a real vaca-
tion, and I believe that it is coming to me. I have been to
as many regular show houses as we could get to in the week
we have been here, but no picture theaters."
"Then it is not true, Mr. Montgomery, that you came up
here to find a location for a real picture theater in New
York?" the World man asked.
Mr. Frank T. Montgomery.
"No; I am not looking for a theater site in New York,
that is, not just yet. You see, I am afraid that these fellows
up here would clean me up in short order. I am not used
to big town show business and am not quite ready to tackle
the problem of giving New York a real picture theater, but
1 am not saying that it might not come later. There ought
to be enough people in this town who appreciate a thing
when it is done right to patronize a first-class picture theater,
and I may come up here some time and give them a chance
to see pictures under the proper conditions. For the pres-
ent there are plenty of cities like Jacksonville, Atlanta,
Charleston and Savannah in the South and in other parts
of the country, where the big dramatic attractions seldom
go, to keep me busy. The people in those towns like my
kind of entertainment and I find it profitable to cater to
their wants. I have told you my storj' so often that you
will not need to hear it again. Possibly the time may come
when 1 will feel strong enough to start something in New
York, but just now I have busmess enough in the South to
keep me busy."
Notwithstanding Mr. Montgomery's denial it was learned
that he had been keeping his eyes peeled for good locations
when he was running about town and we do know that
he was very much interested in one prominent Broadway
location and that he took several good looks at it before
leaving town.
After a week spent in sightseeing, shopping and visiting
among friends, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery joined the Glidden
Tourists Saturday, October 14, for the long trip overland
by automobile to Jacksonville. At Mr. Montgomery's sug-
gestion, Pathe took a motion picture of the start from New
York for the Pathe Weekly. If Mr. Montgomery is not a
prominent feature in the picture it will not have been his
fault.
Motor Generators and Economizers.
J. H. Hallberg Explains the Method of Adapting Current
Saving Devices to Direct Current.
The motion picture machine requires for clear and dis-
tinct picture projection the most powerful artificial light
that can be had, with due respect, of course, to limitations
in the amount of current and consequent heat at the aper-
ture, under the regulations of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters and the local authorities.
This desire for a powerful arc with a minimum amount of
current from the electric company's lines, has during the
past four years created a demand for motor generator sets
to transform the usual supply voltage at a low amperage
into a low voltage, high ampere current, suitable for the
projector arc lamp. It is evident, and all those who are
skilled in the art will understand, that an economy is effected
when employing any kind of an electric transforming device
which accomplishes such voltage reduction and consequent
transformation from a low to a high ampere current, in
place of simply reducing the voltage with the maximum am-
pere flow, as is done with the ordinary rheostat.
The term "electric economizer" means in this case exactly
what it stands for. namely, a device which in performing
other duties, at the same time economizes on the amount
of electric power required. The writer has in view of the
foregoing established and used during the past four years,
the term "electric economizer" as the name for all Hallberg
products intended to save electric current, no matter whether
the device be a motor generator set for changing direct cur-
rent from one voltage to direct current of a lower voltage
for the arc; or motor generator sets for changing alternatin.g
current of any kind into direct current for the arc, or if
such device be a semi-constant current transformer for con-
trolling projector lamps with alternating current on the line
as well as at the arc.
Recently much has been said on the subject of motor gen-
erators for direct current, and the writer herewith desires to
state that the Hallberg Direct Current Economizer was adver-
tised in the pages and described in the columns of the
Moving Picture World nearly four years ago, and over a
hundred of them are in daily service.
That device is, in the strict sense of the word, a motor
generator, although it performs much more than the mere
functions of an ordinary motor generator set. The direct
current economizer is made for different voltages ranging
from 100 to 750 inclusive and is necessarilj' constructed on
different lines for the different voltages.
For voltages ranging from 100 to 130, the Economizer
consists of two entirely separate 55-volt motors, the arma-
tures of which are mounted on the same shaft and con-
nected in series. When there is no load on the machine,
the motors act practically the same as two ordinary 55-volt
motors with the shafts coupled together when connected in
series of no volts. When a projector arc lamp is con-
nected across one of these 55-volt machines, the functions
of the motors change entirely, due to special compound
windings provided. The motor across which the arc lamp
is connected becomes a generator; the other machine still
remains a 55-volt motor driving the machine (now a genera-
tor), and the arc serves as load for the generator and at the
same time as a series resistance for the 55-volt motor, thus
making it possible to secure double the amount of work
out of a given size of machine for this particular purpose.
To analyze the current flow in this device, we will assume
the following constants:
1. Line voltage, no D. C.
2. Amperes taken from the line = 16.
3. Current delivered to the arc = 30 amp.
4- Arc voltage = 50 to 55.
The above fixed values show that it is possible to take only
16 amperes from no-volt direct current line and with it pro-
duce a 30-ampere, 50 to 55 volt arc. indicating an economy
effect of 14 amperes on a 30-ampere arc. At no volts this
equals 1540 watts saving as compared with a 30-ampere arc
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controlled by rhe«)>tat on no volts. The net current savinx
expressed in pcrci-ntaKi- is 46']'", when the direct current
economizer i> u>cd in place o! rheostat on 110 volts.
Of the t\)renom^j current flow. \vc see that 16 aniperes
goes through the motor armature which has a potential
drop of 55 volts. I*"rom the motor ariTiature the current k*"^s
through the electric arc, giving a llow of 16 amperes. At
the same time we have a second motor operating as a dy-
namo at about 55 volts which is connected in >hunt with the
arc, but one leg passes through a compound winrling on the
motor field merely for controlling purposes. This second
machine acting as a generator operating in >hunt with the
arc delivers about 14 amperes to the arc, which together
with the 16 amperes already (lowing, makes a total of 30
Operating Room, Clune's Theater, Los Angeles, CaL
amperes. The arc. the reader will now understand, serves
a twofold purpose: First, as the 55-volt resistance in series
with the 55-volt motor. Second, as the load to the extent of
14 amperes for the generator, which is a very clever and
useful arrangement, as it not only gives maximum efficiency
from an operating point of view, but it also makes an
economical device to manufacture.
The practical and successful operation of Hallberg direct
current economizers is fully established, and as an illus-
tration of one of the most prominent and interesting instal-
lations of this kind, the writer herewith submits a cut made
from a photograph taken by Mr. Theodore Newman, mana-
ger for dunes' enterprises in Los Angeles, Cal. The illus-
tration is a reproduction of a part of the operating room in
one of Cline's theaters and shows the installation of two
Hallberg direct current economizers, each one delivering
SO amperes for a projector arc lamp with only 30 ampere
line fuses on no volts. These economizers have been in
service going on two years and are only two of several
similar ones installed for the Clune theaters.
Thorndrke Deland, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce,
m Denver, Col., has had animated pictures of the city photo-
graphed and distributed among the various film exchanges.
By doing this Mr. Deland plans to advertise the city. Mov-
ing picture advertising of cities is also being carried out in
Dci Moines, Iowa and Sacramento, Cal., by government
officials. Different views showing the large buildings, busi-
ness blocks, post offices and public libraries, etc, may be ob-
served in these films.
ACTIVE ORGANIZERS.
Two Meetings of Importance To Be Held at Columbut,
Ohio. November i.
Two unportant mectingt of exhibitors are scheduled for
November i in t'olumbus, Ohio.
The Ohio Kxhibitors' League will mrct at the Southern
Hotel. Kvery member of the Ic.ik'ui wiilim the Huckcye
State and every exhibitor intending to become a niember i*
urged to attend in the interest of the general welfare. It
will be the annual meeting. Many new and important topics
will be up for discussion, after which the election of officers
will take place. Arrangements have been made for a hall,
committee rooms and all other accommodation* at the South-
ern Hotel. The Executive Committee of the National Or-
ganization will have a meeting at the same place and on
the same day.
Those that will be present are: M. A. Neff, president, Cin-
cinnati. ()hio; C. M. Christcnson, secretary; I. I. Kieder,
treasurer. Jackson. Mich.; and vice-president. J. E. Morris,
Cleveland, Ohio; F. J. Harrington, I'litsburgh, Pa.; Wm. J.
Sweeney, Chicago. III.; Wm. lllnian. Detroit, Mich.; H. S.
Dickson, Winchester. Ind.; H. C. Farley, Montgomery, Alt.;
H. F. McLain. Wheeling, W. Va.; and H. G. Lujc. Jr.,
Utica, N. Y.
The National League is growing, several states having
been organized since the convention at Cleveland. The last
State to organize was Minnesota. The organization there
has resultecl in a membership of fifty with Mr. W. J. Ed-
wards, president. .An opportunity will be offered at the
meeting of the Executive Committee of the National League
to exhibitors from states with no organizations to appear
and apply for conferences with the committee. The latter
will upon proper application be pleased to issue the necessary
charters and attend to the proper representation of the newly
organized states within the National League.
EXHIBITORS' ASSOCIATION SECRETARIES.
For the information of picture tluatcr managers not al-
ready affiliated with local and state organizations the follow-
ing list of secretaries of organizations and their addresses
is published:
L. H. Wilk, secretary of Cleveland Local, Funland The-
ater. 105th and St. Clair Streets. Cleveland, Ohio.
Max Stearns, secretary Columbus Local. Exhibit The-
ater, Columbus, O.
C. J. A. Kyle, secretary Ohio State League, Lebanon, O.
F. J. Rembush, secretary Indiana State League, Shelby-
ville, Ind.
H. C. Farley, secretary Alabama State League, 5 Court
Square, Montgomery, Ala.
C. C. Whelan, secretary Illinois State League, 4320 Cot-
tage Grove Avenue, Chicago, III.
Thomas J. Barbin. secretary Pennsylvania State League,
Roberts Building, 233 5th Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
W. Lester Levy, secretary Michigan State League. 302
Kirby .Avenue, Detroit. Mich.
F. H. B. McLain. secretary West Virginia State League,
Photoplay Theater, Wheeling, W. Va.
J. W. Clark, secretary Wisconsin State League, Idle Hour
Theater, Sheboygan, Wis.
Since the convention at Cleveland the growth of the
league has been remarkable. Locals are forming in a
number of cities and state organizations have been started
in almost every state in the union. A local organizer has
been appointed by the national oflrtcers and a tour of the
country will be made to induce all local organizations not
now affiliated with the league to join. Organizations will
be formed where none exist. The work is progressing finely
and it is expected that a most surprising report will be
made at the next National convention at Chicago.
CRUSADERS GOING TO ALASKA.
Tom Quili. manager of the World's Best Film Company,
has sold the rights for .Alaska for the exhibition of the
"Crusaders, or Jerusalem Delivered," to a firm of promoters.
It is expected that this wonderful subject will do a great
business even in that frosty country.
The "Crusaders" was shown last week in Chicago by a
Catholic priest to his congregation of several thousand peo-
ple. Great interest was shown in the subject.
Reports from the Paul D. Rainey expedition to Africa are
to the effect that the party has bagged an enormous amount
of wild game and secured some excellent motion pictures of
their operations. It is said that Mr. Rainey killed twenty-
seven lions in thirtv-five davs.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
AT last the photoplays, motion pictures, moving pictures,
or any other name by which you may wish to desig-
nate them, have forced themselves upon the serious
consideration of the daily newspapers. Until quite a recent
period they have iieen referred to by these papers as a most
terrible agency for the infusion of criminal impulses in the
brains of the young and weak-minded. Every criminal act,
except those committed by the Blackhanders and the Chinese
tongs, have been charged against the pictures. For a time
the attacks upon them were so bitter that some makers and
exhibitors feared that in the vindictiveness and recklessness
a supreme effort would be made to have them indicted as
instigators or abettors of crime. It seemed that no amount
of reasoning on their part could stem the tide. The one
object was to crush the pictures. Even public and widespread
declarations by the People's Institute of New York City and
the National Board of Censors that moving pictures consti-
tuted the "people's drama," were in popular demand, and by
reason of the prices charged for admission and the educa-
tional features of the entertainment, they were a God-send
to the masses, had no effect. Finally it was decided to let
the attacking forces rave and allow the pictures to win out
on their own merits, which they have done.
* * +
Developments of the past few days have forced at least
one leading New York newspaper to admit editorially that
the moving pictures have the managers of the other theaters
on the run. The Garden Theater, which occupies a part of
the Madison Square Garden building and heretofore has been
the home of the higher class of dramas and comedies, has
been turned inta a picture and vaudeville theater, the prices
being lo, 15 and 25 cents. This change took place last week
and has caused no little comment. And simultaneously with
this comes the announcement that the Kinemacolor people
have secured a five-year lease of the famous Mendelssohn
Hall, the home of high-class concerts, oratorios and other
classic musical events.
* * ♦
These transformations have caused the leading newspapers
to remind the managers of other places that they must give
serious attention to the changes, as they demonstrate the
development of a popular taste for cheap amusement. The
people are clamoring for drama and comedy as much to-day
as at any time, but they must be brought within their means.
The motion pictures, rather the photoplays, fill the bill.
Time and expense in their making is secondary only to the
aim of the producers to win the favor of the public. The
players are selected from the ranks of the best professionals,
the supervisors of the productions come from the same
source; the scenic and stage effects are designed and carried
out by people equally qualified in their line of work, and the
wardrobes used are equal to those of best theaters. In addi-
tion to this, it can be justifiably claimed that the plays in the
pictures are frequently better staged than the best theaters
could put them on, for the reason that the latter cannot
reproduce the touches of nature that the pictures do. Add
to all this the fact that the photoplays are now coming from
the pens of some of the best playwrights and authors in the
world and it can readily be understood that the "canned
dramas," as many of the enemy have termed the pictures,
have a Tripolitian hold that will not only keep them here for
some time to come, but also cause them to grow stronger
and stronger in popularity with people of all classes. The
newspapers sounding the warning that the "people's drama"
makes necessary a reduction, instead of a raising, of prices
should be considered as benefactors by the managers of
theaters and concert halls.
* * *
Exhibitors in New York have received another jolt from
the Bureau of Licenses, which has issued a circular announc-
ing that no person must appear on the stage or platform of
any house that has a license only for motion pictures. Illus-
trated song singers must remain at the side of the piano on
the main floor and if actors or actresses from moving picture
producing studios take the platform, or stage, the license of
the place will he canceled, as such appearances are now con-
strued as vaudeville acts — monologues. The exhibitors have
had big cards in the appearance of favorite picture players
at their houses and feel this interpretation of the regulations
keenly. The License Bureau informally objected to the
appearance of the picture players last season, but made no
positive prohibition until recently.
* * ♦
"Veil," said an exhibitor, "if der young ladies who haf been
worrying me to death to get de nice young men and dem
noble actors to my place vant to meet dem now dey vill
haf to meet dem outside my house. I can't afford a vaude-
ville license mit my seading capacity und I can'd afford more
seading capacidy mit my license. I guess I'll get up pro-
gressive euchres at my home und have der players dere."
* * *
Another exhibitor, who credits himself with a fertile mind,
said he thought the new rule was drawing things a little too
tight. He said it would be very proper to declare the appear-
ance of photoplayers a monologue if they told stories or
sang, but did not think the construction should be placed
upon people who merely make a few remarks of greeting and
appreciation. He looked upon such an appearance as that of
a player or playwright who is called before the curtain, which
is by no means a monologue. "Why," he said, "it is not an
act at all. It is a simon pure advertising scheme for the
maker of the picture, the player and myself. The people
do not ask for the players to see them act. They see all
that in the picture. All they want is to see some particular
player of some popular make of pictures outside of the stage
role, and when they are not in a stage role they are not per-
forming." An official who heard this said, "That dope is all
right so far as it goes, but we cannot make any exception.
Such appearances constitute a drawing card which is, to all
intents and purposes, an act that is not covered by the regular
licenses."
* * *
"Aw, I've got 'em skinned forty ways," remarked an exhib-
itor who was asked how he felt about the prohibition rule.
"I've been in de show business long before de license guys
were born and what I don't know about laws and licenses
wouldn't sell at a cut-rate auction house. Why, I've got dem
now. Do you know what it is? Why, I'll slip it to yer on
der quiet. I'll jess get Mr. Lovliman to come and take tick-
ets for me for a night and der goils can have dere heart's
delight as dey pass in and go out. Get me?"
* * *
"You may get some of the actors on that scheme, but the
actresses might object unqualifiedly."
"Oh, I've got anodder card for dat. I'd make dem matrons
and have dem keep dere eyes on der baby carriages."
* * *
A newspaper, in winding up a piece of sarcasm on the
bombardment of Tripoli, expressed the hope that a moving
picture man was on hand. The seat of war has not reported
that one was there, but I would not be surprised if some
company should come forth with a reproduction of the bom-
bardment. At the Battle of Manila Bay, the presence of a
moving picture man was not reported, but I saw a reproduc-
tion of the battle on the screen right here in New York, all
right. At that time the pictures had not attained the high
position they hold now and people were not as familiar with
the resources of the producers. With most of them the pic-
tures made a tremendous hit. I was at an exhibition of the
"battle" when a man seated close to the lecturer became
very excited. "Bravo! Bravo!" he shouted. "By gosh! but
that is wonderful. But, say. mister," he exclaimed, address-
ing the lecturer, "how is it the ships are so small?"
"Ah!" said the resourceful lecturer, "that is a part of the
picture more wonderful than the battle itself. Mr. .
the proprietor of this company, had inside information long
prior to the event that the battle would take place and had
time to provide himself with, what he calls, a telescopic lens,
which enabled him to take these pictures from a point five
miles distant from the scene of the battle. That account?
for the great war vessels appearing so small in the picture."
"Wonderful!" exclaimed the auditor, resuming his seat
apparently satisfied.
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Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
lgr""^"^Ogn:3Si[:^==
IN n recent issue a correspondent asked the l)est way to
Ret the matinee business and vi)iced the problem that con-
fronts practically every manager. \'ery often the matinee
business will lie all "velvet." and a^ain it niay mean the dif-
feretice between a slight h'ss and a prf)lit In any ca>e. the
live exhibitor wants to run his house to fullest capacity, and
houses where the usiier has to ko and sit with the audience
to keep her from gcttini^' lonely will not fmd a growing
trade, since prosperity breeds and the full house becomes
the crowded one at the expense of the place already slimly
attended.
Some weeks ago we gave the particulars of a contest
started by Montgomery, boss hustler of the moving picture
exhibitors, but $t,2oo automobiles as prizes arc not within
the reach of many and while the voting contest may be done
with prizes of any sort, it is not well to start a contest unless
you can afford to offer prizes really worth while. If your
house is small and cannot hold enough matinee busines.. to
show a profit on prizes to the value of at least $ioo per
month of contest. It is not a good plan to use the popularity
vote. Even with a large house and facilities for newspaper
booming, the contest must be handled with care to avoid
the slightest suspicion of trickery of any sort.
The Cumulative Prize Offer.
Perhaps the cumulative prize will be the best. The way
this was worked in one theater in Brooklyn some years ago
may be modified to suit the local conditions that change
with each management and locality.
In the original scheme the prizes were portions of a china
table service. .\ certain number of seat coupons were re-
quired for each plate, cup. saucer or butterplate according to
size. These coupon.s might be all for the same matinee or
for different days, but the coupons for Saturday were barred
and these were printed on card of a different color to pre-
vent their use. Certain essential parts of the sets were re-
served for the "bad days" when the attendance was slim-
mest; Wednesdays, the downtown matinee day, and Fridays.
To get these reserved articles the coupons had to be for
either one of those days. This worked a hardship on some
and the management had to be cautiously liberal in enforc-
ing this rule, but it had a splendid effect on the afternoon
business and it was found that many women who were out
after sets brought in friends by the score, all of whom
helped her with her set and then drew lots to see which of
the party should get the next set through the team work of
the little club. By the end of the season the china bill was
large, but the bank balance overshadowed it.
Give a Variety.
But not every patron wants a tea set. Select also some
article that will appeal to the single women and the girls.
Get attractive stuff; not the cheap stuff that is usually sold
as souvenirs. Base your expenditure on from six to ten
per cent of the admission. If you run two shows in the
afternoon, as many do, have the coupons apply only to the
first >how. Let the second start half an hour after school
closes and you will not want for patrons at the later show.
Be frank in your explanations. Do not try to get credit for
uncxanipled generosity. You'll not get that credit, anyhow,
so be fr.ank and meet suspicion with explanation. Tell them
that you're not trying to be an all season's Santa Claus, but
that you want to get those who can to come in the afternoons
when there is plenty of room, that there may be more seats
for those who can come only in the evening. Explain that
the matmee is precisely the same as the night show and see
that the statement is true. One house slaughtered its mati-
nee trade because the proprietor's son ran the machine in
the afternoon and they had a regular operator only in the
evening. Suppose that you make your matinee price five
cents and twice that in the evening. That doesn't entitle
>0" .to give a poorer show. Every admission ticket carries
the implied promise of good projection and a complete per-
formance. If you can't do it at the price, don't try, for the
woman who sees a poor show in the afternoon is going to
keep her friends away from the house at night: but if you
give a crackerjack matinee it wilt help the" night business
wonderfully, for every patron of the matinee is a personal
;d\ertisinn agent.
Getting the School Business.
There are a lot of niaiia«<.T- ulio diclarc tliat the law
against the admission of children under sixteen unaccom-
panied kills their matinee trade. That i^ a short-sighted
view of things. If only half the i hildren come, each in
charge of an adult, you'll get the same number of admis-
sions and perhaps the men of the family will be tent down
in the evening to sec that funny reel or the wonderful feat-
ure lilm.
If there is such a law in your state, obey it and make
your respect for the law an asset. Explain that it in for the
protection of the kiddies and that you are as strong for their
welfare as the parents themselves. You've not the slightest
idea that harm can possibly come to them in vour house, but
the law is plain, you obey the law, and perhaps it is best,
after all.
One live exhibitor sends over to the nearby public school
each day a package of one hundred tickets. These arc dis-
tributed to the twenty teachers and each gives to the fiYC
best behaved pupils one of the slijjs. These read:
This Ticket Is Awarded for
GOOD BEHAVIOR.
It is good for two children at tlie 4:30 matinee
on the day stamped, only when the children are
accompanied by an adult guardian as required
by the city ordinance.
PARK THEATER.
Main and Second Streets.
Awarded to
October
The blank is filled in by the teacher, not as a protection
to the house but for the information of the parent. The
color of the card is changed each month and the daily tick-
ets are surcharged with a huge figure, giving the day of the
month, to facilitate handling at the box office. The figure
stamps are a part of the rubber stamp printing outfit used
in lettering the sign boards, but where these are not used
a set of figures and letters of reasonable height may be
purchased for as little as 25c.
Helps Teachers in the House.
The teachers welcome the slips since it i.~ an incentive to
.good conduct and the standard of the school has been mate-
rially raised. Not all of the tickets are used each day. about
80 coming in on the average. This means 80 admissions and
160 free seats out of a capacity of 483 seats, but it pays a
direct profit in advertising and a lot of friends of the lucky
pupils declare in on the guardianship of the prizewinner's
chaperone and that difficulty is legally surmounted. Mean-
time, the teachers are won over to the support of the picture
house, and although the house is in a purely residential sec-
tion, there are four crowded matinees on Saturday with all
paid admissions. On Saturdays the matinee program is
changed. In place of the usual three reels of photoplay,
there are the best two reels of the three and two reels of
commercial educational. The tw'o extra reels cost three
dollars, but they pay a profit of several thousand per cent.
Extra Long Shows in the Afternoon.
The same idea of commercial reels is used in a different
manner by a house which advertises a two-hour show in the
afternoon for five cents and is packed to the doors from one
until six. To the usual three reels are added three commer-
cials. The reels are run at their proper speed to fill out the
time, and the illustrated singer — who gives music lessons
through the day — is not missed.
Special advertising must emphasize this fact, and many
schemes may be worked in this connection. Cash register
slips from nearby tradesmen can be honored at the box office
in accordance with the amount of the purchase, or it can
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be arranged to sell the tickets to the tradesmen at a slight
reduction and let them give them out themselves. In some
sections mixed slips will be received, a forty-cent purchase
at the drug store and sixty-three cents at the grocers being
the same as a dollar slip from the butcher. Most cash regis-
ters have printing attachments, which simplifies printing and
bof>kkeeping. It is best, as a rule, to stipulate that these
redeemed slips must be presented before a certain hour, per-
haps one hour after the house opens.
Be Careful of the Lottery.
Remember tiiat the lottery law is strict and cannot long
be evaded. You cannot announce that you will give every
fifth or tenth ticket free, but you can sell five tickets for the
price of four or ten for the price of nine, the odd ticket going
to whoever gets up the party. You cannot give a brand new
dollar bill to the holder of a lucky number, but you can give
a prize in a contest dependent upon skill instead of chance.
Suppose that a daily prize is given to the person offering th°
best solution to some simple puzzle thrown on the screen.
That is not a lottery, though it amounts to the same thing
if the problem is so simple that a child can get it, and the
first slip drawn from the box is regarded as the winner.
There are scores of schemes along these lines that will
bring business. If you've got a particularly good one, send
it along.
J. H. James, of the Dreamland Theater, Salem, Ind., sends in
a suggestion for a neat and inexpensive program board. On
heavy white card, such as may be had at large stationers' or
from some dealers in building material, have twenty-five
or thirty sets of alphabets printed by the local printer. Wood
type should be used not less than two and a half or three
inches high. If desired, varnish these cards with some color-
less varnish and then cut them apart, leaving half an inch
margin top and bottom and a proper white space on each
side of the letters. If you ask the printer to space them
for you, cut as he suggests, using a sharp knife that the
edges may be clean cut.
Build a back of heavy matched boards the desired size;
box in with 2x4s and to this fit a glass door. Paint the back
or, better still, cover with cloth of appropriate color and
against this nail strips of tin or zinc, grooved by your
plumber to take the cardboard alphabet squares. Paint the
metal to match the backing or with aluminum and into the
grooves slip the letters to form the words you need. Paint
the outside and attach to the lobby wall. It's the same thing
as many of the patent frames, and you have saved freight
costs and builders' profits. The glazed doors protect the
letters from damage and you have a sign that is, as Mr.
James explains, satisfactory and cheap, yet presenting the
finished appearance that does not suggest economy.
If you use a 2x4 for framing you can set electric lights in-
side, small 2 to 8 candlepower lamps hidden by the wood-
work of the door, or you can raise the door just high enough
to expose the grooves, using thinner material.
Try the scheme and send in a photograph of the result.
With the Western Produces.
Lewis Stone, Nat Goodwin's partner in the Co-Operative
Co., took his cameraman and went into the wilds of Arizona,
after an Indian Snake Dance. Their guide was a young buck
who couldn't even say "How" or grunt. Whenever they
wanted to convey any information to him they had to draw a
picture in the sand. One day something died inside of the
camera and, after fussing around a while, the operator pulled
out about eight feet of film, tore it off and threw it away.
The Indian made a grab for it and adorned his head band
with eight feet of celluloid. Lew has a tender heart and
said, "Be careful how you handle that, Joe." Joe pricks up-
his donkey ears and says, "What's the matter? Will it
explode?" After twelve days of drawing pictures in the
sand! What's the use?
Chas. Insley, formerly of the Bison Co., has accepted a
more lucrative job with Pathe.
While half seas over, Mr. Oliver, of the Pathe Co., was
persuaded to have his hair cut. Said hair is about two feet
long and is very picturesque in Pathe's Westerns. On get-
ting an evil keel under him, he discovered his loss and sat
for one hour under the manager's window cussing steadily.
Miss Quin, of Pathe's dramatic stock, has been featured
in a big marine taken of? Portuguese Bend. Manager Young
Deer promises something unusual. To all queries the an-
swer is, "Wait and see."
Pathe's "Weekly" cameraman was in the neighborhood for
over a week. What he covered is also a mystery.
James L. McGee, the business manager of the Selig Co.,
left last night for Santa Cruz, where he will perfect the
arrangements for some startling logging pictures to be taken
in the great redwood forests just back of Santa Cruz. Mr.
McGee has promised something good and novel. After the
business details are settled at Santa Cruz, he goes to Sai>
Francisco, where some big marines will be taken.
Betty Harte has succumbed to a slight nervous collapse
due to overwork and will not be featured in any of Selig's
reels for about six weeks. Betty is the darling of the studio
and her temporary loss from the merry-making crowd has
left a trail of gloom a yard wide in her wake.
Iva Shepard has been forced to take a rest on account of
her injured ankle. This is awful news because Iva and Betty
were the life of the studio.
NEW ORPHEUM AT GRAND RAPIDS.
Gilligham & Smith Building Attractive Photo
Playhouse in Michigan City.
Out of a mass of scaffolding and debris and
heaps of building material on Canal Street, near
Michigan Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan., is
rising the attractive facade of the New Orpheum
Theater, being built by Messrs. Gilligham &
Smith. The new house has a frontage of fifty
feet on Canal Street and extends back one hundred
feet to Kent Alley. In height it corresponds with
the three-story buildings in the neighborhood.
With the Maxine Elliott Theater in New York
City as a pattern, the interior decorations will be
lavish. It will have a seating capacity of 1,200
persons and the chairs will be upholstered in
green leather. As it is the intention of the owners
to offer vaudeville with their picture program, an
ample stage has been provided for. The picture
program will consist of two first-run licensed
productions of the feature class. In the vaude-
ville line it is intended to run six acts which will
be supplied by the Western Vaudeville Managers
Association. There will be three shows daily at
ten and twenty cent prices.
The most minute details in the projection and
proper presentation of the pictures will be carried
out and the sound effects and following of the
picture in its flight across the sheet with the
proper music is a point in Mr. Smith's orders to
his proposed orchestra and effect man.
Special attention has been paid in the construction of the
new house as to proper and efficient ventilation. The Helios
system of washed air has been installed and the Richmond
Vacuum cleaning apparatus will clean the theater daily.
The new house is said to represent an investment of
$7S,ooo.
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CHICAGO LETTER.
By Jas. S. McQuAut
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HAS it ever occurred to the exhibitor tliat he is now
receiving considerably less for admission than he
received three years ago? I mean the exhibitor who
is still chargmg tive cents. True, he received five cents then,
but the value he offered was much inferior to that offered by
him now in quality of him >ervice, in theater comforts and
conveniences and in picture projection.
The purchasing value of the nickel has not increased; in
fact, it has dimishcd. The exhibitor is now paying more
for his service and more for his operating department; be-
sides, the increased comforts of his tlitater represent an
increased investment. The only thing that has saved him
from bankruptcy has been, and is, the extraordinary and
growing popularity of moving pictures, allied with the im-
portant fact that American manufacturers have the most
extensive market in the world in addition to a well-protected
home market, which has enabled them to turn out the finest
film product in the world and to furnish that product to
exchanges at a price that brings its rental within the reach
of the poorest exhibitor.
Every practical showman knows that it is dangerous to
raise the price of admission, but always safe to lower it.
This reasoning holds when the standard of the entertain-
ment remains the same, but not when it has been raised to
a much higher level, as is the case in moving picture enter-
tainment today. Every frequenter of a well-managed nickel
theater today knows in his heart that he is receiving many
times the value of the money he pays, and he will meet the
inevitable when it comes — it may be with grumbling at first,
but with genial resignation in the end. A mere comparison
of values will convince him when in the right humor.
\'iewing the problem from every angle, one is convinced
that exhibitors can best regulate the rise in price by acting
in concert. No man who has invested his all in a picture
theater can take chances to raise his admission when his
near competitors are charging only one-half of his price. It
would be financial suicide, unless he has a vastly superior
theater and a much higher-priced service than they could
afford.
Local associations of exhibitors can do much to improve
the conditions. Through them a campaign of education
should be carried on. Some unthinking exhibitors should
be reminded that a half-filled house at 10 cents per head
will represent just as much money as a full house at five
cents. And it should appear to every live exhibitor that if
he raised his price to 10 cents he could hold at least one-
half of his customers, with the understanding, of course, that
his competitors also raised their prices to 10 cents. It
should he borne in mind that the rise will make but a small
figure in the eyes of moving picture lovers. They will come
just the same.
Chicago and New York are backward in raising the admis-
sion price. Exhibitors in the smaller cities and towns
throughout the country are steadily securing 10 cents. On
the Pacific Coast the price is still higher. Among Chicago
and New York exhibitors it seems to be a matter of "leaving
well enough alone." Such a policy means retrogression.
Technical Film Employes Meet at Banquet.
A pleasant social gathering was held at Kuntz-Remmler's
restaurant, on Wabash Ave.. Friday evening. Oct. 13. when
employes engaged in the technical departments of the Selig
and Essanay plants fraternized at a banquet. Thomas S.
Nash, superintendent of the Selig plant, and A. V. Steis,
superintendent of the Essanay. were present. Among the
mvited giiests were Schuyler Colfax and George A. Blair,
representatives of the Eastman Company, of Rochester, X. Y.
During the evening several interesting speeches were
made, in which particular emphasis was laid on the necessity
for earnest, enthusiastic work on the part of every man
employed in the technical departments. It was pointed
out that a merely perfunctory discharge of duties meant
decline instead of progress in the making of films, and it
was urged that every man should devote the best that is in
nim to the turning out of the best possible product. The
sense of individual responsibility for the nature of the re-
sults accomplished could scarcely fail to bring collective
excellence, it was shown.
Charged With Using MaiU To Defraud.
Thomas I'. Kcycs, of the Theater .Sales Company, 211
South Dearborn Street, was arrested last week by C. V.
DeNVoody, division superintendent of the Department of
Justice, t>n a charge of^ using the mails to delraiul K< vrs
IS said to have obtaine<l $4.0(X> from Edward M. Hag< -
of Clinton, la., by misrepresentation. Commissioner !
postponed Keyes' hearing until C)ciober ly, and rr^
him on $4,000 bonds Mrs. Dulcina liaydcn, said to I
sociated with Keyes in business, arranged for his bond. < 'p-
tions rn theater lea>es, represented to be actual leases, are
involved in the case.
"Cinderella" Soon to Gladden Old and Young.
Mi.-«s Mabel Taliaferro, who has a stage "rep" 'steen
times larger than her petite and elf-like self, is out at the
Selig plant tlu^e days doing Cinderella. .Never was chihl
more enraptured with a new doll than is Mi»s Mabel with
her first experience in moving picture making. It beats the
delights of trouping and vaudeville all hollow, and she boldly
announces that she has learned more in her five weeks at
the Selig plant than she learned during all the years spent
in the "legii" — that is, in perfect staging and stage
management.
W'm. N. Selig has set his heart on giving a production of
"Cinderella" that will be unique, and in Miss Mabel Talia-
ferro he has found a Cinderella who believes that artless
simplicity best suits the character. The outdoor settings
for the films fairly cover the spacious grounds, anrl stage
carpenters and scenic artists are busy as nailers during the
light hours, preparing the various scenes as they are needed.
I cannot say authoritatively, but I am of the opinion that
"Cinderella" will be one of the great attractions offered in
picture theaters the coming Chri-tmas tide.
Chicago Film Brevities.
S. A. Dickerson. ■•f the .Xnti-Tru-t l-i'.m Exchange, this
city, who recently returned from a ten months' trip in the
interests of the firm through Wisconsin, Michigan and Illi-
nois, reports conditions very flourishing. Mr. Dickerson
says that the increase in the number of hobses over last
year is remarkable and that the tendency is towards better
and up to date establishments. It is worthy of note that
Mr. Dickerson announces that fully 90 per cent, of the the-
aters in outlying districts are charging ten cents for three
reels, and ^eein to be geiting the increased price without any
difficulty.
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.\ pleasant call was made at the World office since last
writing by J. W. Swain. Leonard Mohr and Judge C. C.
Williams, all of Columbus, Ohio, of which city they are
prominent citizens. These gentlemen were in Chicago at-
tending the Brewers' cmvention at the Coliseum, being in-
terested in the F"ranklin Brewing Company, of Columbu';,
of which corporation Mr. Mohr is secretary. .Among other
enterprises in which they are interested is the Pastime
.Amusement Company. Charles Kaiser being one of the four
owners. Mr. Swain is president and general manager of
the company. Mr. Kaiser vice-president. Mr. Mohr secre-
tary and Judge Williams counsel. The company owns the
Pastime Theater in Columbus, the largest picture house in
the city, seating four hundred people. Pictures are in high
favor in the Ohio capital, and business is prosperous.
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Schuyler Colfax, representing the Eastman Company, of
Rochester. N. Y., accompanied by George /\. Blair, his as-
sistant, spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. Colfax
returned to the East Saturday. October 14. while Mr. Blair
remained a few days longer attending to business matters
here.
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The Reliable Film Exchange, formerly owned by Robert
Lett, has been purchased by Mr. Pearlman, the well-known
manufacturer of the Perfect© calcium light. Mr. Pearlman
has moved the offices of the Perfecto to his exchange offices
in the Monon Building, on Dearborn Street. He announces
that it is his intention to make the Reliable a buying ex-
change as soon as conditions permit, and is now making
preparations accordingly.
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Omer F. Doud ha? been appointed manager of publicity
for the -American Film Mfg. Co.
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F. H. Franke, proprietor of the California Theater, on
25th St. and Trumbull .Ave., and of the Sheridan Theater, at
935 Graceland Ave., called at The World office last week.
The California, which seats eight hundred people, uses Inde-
pendent films exclusively, and the Sheridan uses Licensed
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service exclusively. Both houses are showing to good busi-
ness, Mr. Franke says. E. A. Franke, son of Mr. Franke,
manages the Sheridan.
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H. B. Morrison, proprietor, and C. S. Hayes, operator, of
the Bijou Theater in West Unitv Ohio, were visitors at the
World office last week The Bijou seats three hundred
people and uses Independent service. Mr. Morrison is well
satisfied with his business.
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I. Von Ronklc, manager of the G. F. Co.'s branch at 429
S. Wabash, states that "The Two Orphans" and "Foul Play"
are >howing to phenomenal business. All his customers
have secured them. He reports that the demand for the
Essanay film entitled "Athletics vs. Giants" is already great.
Manager Van Ronkle states that business is excellent with
his branch.
* * *
H. E. Smith, proprietor of the Palmer Theater, Michigan
Avenue and iiith St., was seen last week and reported that
his business had been extra good the past week, owing to
the fact that the Rosalind jubilee, an outdoor entertainment
gotten up by business men in the vicinity, had been running
all week.
* * *
Manager F. C. Aiken, of the G. F. Co.'s branch at 17 S.
Wabash, reports a great demand for "Foul Play" and "The
Colleen Bawn." He says that "The Two Orphans" is
breaking all records.
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E. L. Rife, manager of the Tokio and Grand theaters,
Logansport, Ind., visited the city Friday, October 13th. He
purchased a Motiograph, 1913 model, at the G. F. Co.'s
ofttce. 17 S. Wabash. Mr. Rife uses a first-run service and
is doing so well that he is putting 80 more seats in the Grand
and is installing a Mirror screen. Manager Rife sings, plays
and manages his own house. He can also run a projecting
machine as well as an operator. He reports a good average
business.
* * *
J. Jolly Jones, Jr., manager of the Crystal Theater, Wa-
terloo, la., visited the city last week and contracted for a
Licensed service with the G. F. Co.'s office at 17 S. Wabash.
* * *
Manager Outman, of the Lincoln Theater, Division and
Clark streets, has contracted with the G. F. Co.'s office at
17 S. Wabash for a Licensed service commencing Monday,
October 16.
THREE REELS A WEEK.
Carl Laemmle, President of the I. M. P. Company, Talks
of the Moving Picture Industry.
Mr. Carl Laemmle, the president of the Independent Mov-
ing Pictures Company of America, is probably the busiest
moving picture man in the world at the present time. Mr.
Laemmle has recently returned from the continent, having
traveled extensively in the interests of his vast business, and
is very enthusiastic as to the future of the picture industry.
While immersed in correspondence he found time to discuss
matters to a representative of this paper.
"I am more enthusiastic today than at any time since I
have been engaged in the making of pictures," said Mr.
Laemmle. "I am so encouraged with the outlook that I am
about to undertake a bold innovation in the way of increas-
ing the output of the Imp Company. Beginning soon the
Imp i)roduct will be three reels a week. The third reel will
be comedy — high-class, acceptable comedy. We will also
film a great many scenic, educational and historical pictures.
With this end in view I have engaged some of the best
moving picture talent in America and will pay the highest
salaries of any concern in the business.
"The Imp producers are now working on a two-reel pro-
duction, which will be a winner. I have contracted with one of
the best electrical firms in the business for additional lighting
facilities for double the lighting power now used, which will
give us the benefit of the best photographic facilities pos-
sible. We are prepared to pay the highest prices for sce-
narios and we will engage the services of writers of national
reputation in the way of film stories to the end that we
obtain the services of the best in that line.
"I will not be satisfied until the Imp product is the best in
the world without regard to pains or expense. Indeed this
campaign is already planned for and we will forget all
about profits for the next twelve months and the entire re-
ceipts will be spent in improving the qualitv of the pictures.
The public can rest satisfied that the filming of an additional
picture every week will not tend to deteriorate the quality
of the pictures, for preparations have already been made to
increase and improve the facilities of the concern. Addi-
tional stage directors, scenic artists, camera men and actors
have been secured and the three reels will all bear the im-
print of Imp quality.
"Moving pictures are more popular with the masses today
than ever before and I can speak truthfully when I say
that pictures are boun<l to become the popular amusement."
Asked al)Out foreign conditions Mr. Laemmle said: "At
present England is regarded as the best market in Europe,
and I am j^leased and delighted to say that Imp films have
become very jjopular across the water, being shown in Eng-
land, Germany, .\ustria, Russia, Italy, Spain, Norway, Swe-
den, Switzerland, etc., etc. In Europe they are now showing
many pictures from 1,500 to 3,000 feet in length. I approve
of the idea and there should be a great many of these extra
reel subjects filmed. The European output, at present as it
appears to me, does not elevate the picture business, as the
subjects are often suggestive in character and it would be
a detriment to the industry if such productions were shown
in America. I believe strong, gripping dramas of say 2,000
feet will prove popular with the theater going public on this
side of the water.
"In Germany no house changes its program more than two
times a week and the best theaters change only once a week,
running five and si.x reels. The prices of admission range
from I2>< cents (50 pfg.) to syyi cents d mark 50 pfg.).
Germany, by the way, has made a wonderful improvement in
photography within the past year. The leading producers
are the Vitascopc and the Deutsche Bioscope Gesellschaft,
and they are producing some great pictures at present.
"Tlie Western and Indian pictures have outlived their
usefulness in Germany. Xo one appears to care for them
and few exchanges buy them. In Europe there is a growing
demand for scenic and educational subjects and I doubt
very much if any theater of prominence does not show one
or more of these pictures in every program.
"You can say for the Imp that we are going to have the
best of everything and hit up a speed that will make our
competitors let out several links to follow."
PRODUCERS' FILM COMPANY.
'Tis the Name of the New Concern in Which A. M. Kennedy
and Harry Davis Are Interested.
As briefly stated in the Moving Picture World of October
21, A. M. Kennedy and Harry Davis have entered into an
agreement which will culminate in the formation of a big
independent picture manufacturing company. It has since
been learned that the name of the new company is to be
the Producers' Film Company and that it will be incor-
porated under the laws of the State of New York, with a
capital of $300,000. The principal offices and studios of the
company will be located in the vicinity of New York City,
with a studio at some good western point as one of the
most likely probabilities.
Mr. Kennedy is known to all readers of the Moving Picture
World as the former manager of the American Film Manu-
facturing Company, of Chicago. His record in the film
business is well known.
Mr. Harry Davis has been identified with the theatrical
business of Pittsburg, Pa., for many years and has operated
many large picture theaters, being thoroughly familiar with
the business in all its branches. It is said that Mr. Davis
represents large financial interests in this new venture, in-
cluding many of the men who are associated with him in his
several other interests.
At present the new company is in the formative state,
so that nothing of a definite nature can be made public.
Mr. Kennedy hopes to be able to disclose some of the in-
teresting features of the company's plans before many weeks
have passed.
NEW COLONIAL THEATER, ST. PAUL, MINN.
The New Colonial Theater, corner of 8th and Wabash
Streets, St. Paul, Minn., has just opened its doors, with
high class moving pictures and vaudeville and illustrated
songs. Seating capacity, 700; 4 piece orchestra. The house
is strictly union. It is under the management of Mr. Rob-
ert C. Groh. Mr. Groh is a veteran theatrical man and has
managed quite a number of houses in St. Paul and has made
a host of friends. His motto is to give the people their
money's worth and do exactlj- as he advertises.
Motion picture films showing the life of the present day
have been deposited in Wilkesbarre, Pa., in sealed packets,
not to be opened for 100 years. If they're anything like the
comics we sec at picture shows around Boston, the twenty-
first century people will think we're a very queer and jerky
lot. — Boston Traveler.
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Workini^ the Sound Effects
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I^
JUDGING from the tone of some of the letters I have
recently received from different managers of the coun-
try, I am incIiiK-d to believe that they are looking upon
sound effects as an unnecessary expense to the picture thea-
ter, or, in other words, they >ecm to think they arc merely
some traps for the drummer to while away his time with.
You will remember that it was not many moons ago when
the little store show held sway, and in those days it was
easy to separate the public from their money. But, thanks
to some of the live ones, that day has passed. It seems but
a short time ago that wooden benches were good enough
and saw-dust was used on the floor. It ha> not been so long
ago that an exhibitor would think he was taking awful
chances if he paid the price for a new model machine. But
those moss-backs are now a thing of the past except in the
most remote territories and. if the old timers would "fess
up" and tell the truth, they would tell you that it was the
enterprising managers that came into the field and drove
them to the tall and uncut.
It is true that you can run one of these so-called store
shows by using an inferior film service, a mechanical piano,
poor seats, etc., that is, if your patrons have seen nothing
better, but what future is there to it?
The electric lines of the country have made it possible for
the people living in the most remote districts to visit the
cities daily and by a few visits to the larger picture theaters
of the city they can soon tell you whether or not you are
keeping abreast of the times. It has undoubtedly come to
the time when you can't fool them any longer; you will be
obliged to give them the goods.
Why, then, are sound effects not to be considered? Most
of the effects on the market today are made in a practical
way by skillful manufacturers. Do you think these large
manufacturing concerns would put capital in their factories
if they thought their product was a hobby or a fiy-by-night
proposition?
Sound effects are here to stay; when installed they will
soon prove to be a valuable addition to any picture theater
and will get the money. If you install effects, your first
announcement and advertising of your innovation will pay
the cost of installing in a few nights' time.
Some people have asked me. "Why should we put in sound
effects when we are getting such excellent pictures and giv-
ing the public their money's worth without them?" That is
what the old timer with his store show would ask. Allow
me to ask: Why does Lyman Howe use sound effects when
he has pictures made exclusively for his own use and has
little fear of competition? Then again: Why did the man-
agement of Dante's Inferno pictures add sound effects when
they have a set of pictures that people are paying a dollar
to see?
If you have the idea that sound effects are useless, you
will soon get this notion out of your head when the man
across the street installs an outfit.
H. P. J., Wisconsin, writes: "I have been considering
putting in a line of sound effects, but would rather go easy
at first and add to the list from time to time. Will you
kindly suggest a list of the most essential traps that would
be advisable to start with. I have thought of adding effects
and cutting out the illustrated songs, but may use both. I
have a Xo. i piano player and I believe effects will prove
quite a novelty."
Thanks for your letter, Mr. "J-" Your effects will no
doubt prove the novelty you expect and I feel confident
that you will be repaid many times by putting them in. I
think your idea of buying just a few traps and then adding
others is a very poor one. W'e will say, for example, that
you have a picture on the program the first night that shows
a railroad train pulling into a station. You maj- possibly
have a railroad imitation in your first installment of traps.
Then suppose the next picture on the program shows a
barnyard scene, the chances are that the rooster crow, hen
cackle, and cow bawl will be the effects that you have ex-
pected to order later on. You have lost a good point. If
you expect to work effects you should work everything, as
one trap is as important as another. As I have said in an-
other issue, "Don't do things half way." I know that you
would not order a picture machine and advise the manufac —
turer to ship everything but the shutter and the carbon
liolder, that you expected to order them later. Why, then,
would you order just a few sound effects? If you are "going
easy" as you say, in order that you may sec if it is going
to pay, I believe you will be discouraged, for nothing done
half way ever pays. Start in right and 1 assure you. you will
be taking no chances.
Drummer, Cincinnati, O., writes: "I have been taking
great interest in your articles in The World and agree with
you that a pers«>n working effects should always be on the
job. I look for little points in the picture and try to catch
all cues, but there are some cues that come up that 1 do not
know how to work. The one that puzzled me most was
in the Selig release called "A Tennessee Love Story." In
this picture there is a short scene where the old man is
shown sawing wood. I tried hard to find something appro-
priate for this effect, but was unsuccessful. What would
you have userl in a scene like this?"
I am glad that you wrote me, Mr. Drummer, for I am
pleased to hear from anyone who looks after these little
details. Why didn't you try the original thing to get the
desired effect? To do this you would not need to have a
large sawbuck in the orchestra pit. but you could have
scared up a small saw and a piece of pine that would have
certainly gone good. It might be possible that you could
get such a scene by using sand paper, but I believe the other
suggestion is the best. If you discover a better way of
working this effect, let me know, because it interests me.
Thanks for your letter.
H. B. F., Los Angeles, Cal.. writes "I have been a close
follower of your letters on sound effects and I can truth-
fully say they have been a big help to me and my associates.
I wish you would give me the addresses of some of the
leading sound effect manufacturers that I may get their
catalogs."
Thanks for your inquiry. Mr. "F." You will find a num-
ber of the leading manufacturers in the columns of the
Moving Picture World. I am also mailing you a list of a few-
others I have found to turn out a good line of traps.
Manager, Memphis, Tenn., writes: Will you kindly sug-
gest a list of traps that you would advise purchasing for a
small show. The place I am to open will not justify me in
putting too much money in effects, but I believe a few will
liven things up."
The information you desire was published in my letter in
the October 14th issue. In regard to your buying just a
few effects for your new show, I would suggest that you
read my answer to "H. P. J.," of Wisconsin, above.
T. B. JAY BUYS DANTE RIGHTS FOR INDIANA-
Mr. T. B. Jay, owner and manager of Pictureland Theater.
Kokomo. Ind.. has bought the Indiana state rights for
Dante's Inferno, both Milano and Helios productions, and
will push his new enterprise vigorously. Mr. Jay is one of
the youngest of Indiana exhibitors, but has been remarkably
successful in conducting a high-class picture theater, cater-
ing to the better element of the public. To talk on Dante's
Inferno. Mr. Jay has engaged Mr. .Albert Earl, the lecturer
whose ability is so widely known through his lectures on
Niagara Falls and Yellowstone National Park. Mr. J. R. Ranta.
formerly musical director of the New York Hippodrome
road show, has been engaged as musical director. The
engagement of these two able and experienced men guaran-
tees that Mr. Jay's presentation of this great masterpiece
will be second to none.
The moving picture show, properly censored and rightly
conducted, as it is in this town, is not only furnishing a good
entertainment at a reasonable cost, but in addition to that.it
is prrformmg a most excellent oifice to' gLiieral goo*', by
mining a cheap class of immoral plays from the stage —
Hattiesburg (Miss.) News.
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Sales Company Employes* Ball.
Social Success Scored by the Picture People at Alhambra
Hall, New York.
"There was a sound of revelry by night and the Sales
Company had gathered there its beauty and its chivalry"
and all that stuff Lord Byron wrote, including the booming
of the guns from without, said guns being the noise made by
the frequent uncorking of Mum's.
In other words, the Sales Company Employes' Ball was
held on the evening of Saturday, October 14th, in New York
City at Alhambra Hall, 126th Street and Lenox Avenue.
That it was a grand success goes without saying, as every-
one in tlie trade knows that affairs of this kind conducted by
the Sales Company employes are always remarkably success-
ful. In point of numbers, perhaps, there were not so many
present as there were at the previous ball. But what was
lacking in numbers was made up in class, for, indeed, it was
a "classy" affair and one tha^t will linger long in the memory
as a happy evening.
The cream of the Independent faction was present in
person. All the well-known film manufacturers graced the
occasion with their presence, with the exception of one or
two who sent regrets. The gowns of most of the ladies
present were one of the most pleasant surprises of the even-
ing, particularly to those who came expecting it to be an
informal affair. The majority of the creations were of truly
wondrous beauty and one found oneself in a perambulating
maze of acstheticisms. By 10 p. m. the function was in full
sway, and the enjoyment continued until the small wee hours.
Stauch's Band from Stauch's Pavilion, Coney Island, fur-
nished the dance music and between dances well-known
warblers from the music publishing firms of Gus Edwards
and the House of Laemmle dispensed the latest songs and
ballads.
One of the delights of the evening was a handsome sou-
venir pillow that was given to each ticket holder. These
pillows were of colored felt, laced with felt of contrasting
colors and had the Sales Company emblem or trademark
worked upon the front. These were in very great demand
and highly prized. On the whole, it was the most successful
ball that the Sales Company employes have given and it is
to be hoped that we shall have another of them before the
Winter is over. Boxes were reserved for all the Independent
manufacturers included in the Sales Company agreement:
The American, Champion, Great Northern, Eclair, Imp, Lux,
New York Motion Picture Company, Nestor, Powers, Re-
liance, Rex, Solax, Thanhouser, Comet, Majestic and Republic.
Among those present were J. E. Brulatour, Harry Raver,
Miss Dorothy. Gibson, J. C. Grayman, Mr. and Mrs. Mark
Dintenfass, Mr. Meyers, I. C. Oes, Carl Laemmle, Will C.
Smith, Charles O. Bauman, Hector J. Streyckmans, Will S.
Rising, Mr. and Mrs. William Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Evans, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Blache, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Miles, Miss Pearl White.
Charles Simone, Mr. and Mrs. George Magie, Hugh F. Hoff-
man, Miss Edna Ellaby, Archibald Watso MacArthur, J. P.
Chalmers, Sarah Wylie, Bert Wylie and lady, Mr. and Mrs.
F. H. Richardson, Miss Agnes Egan, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
Thanhouser, Mr. and ^rs. George O. Nicholls, Mr. and Mrs.
Lucius J. Henderson, William Russell, Marguerite Snow.
Florence La Badie, James Cruze, Harry Benham, Mrs. Eline
and the Thanhouser Kids, Jessie B. Bishop, Theodore Heisc.
Charles Gercke, Emmet Williams, Tillie Specht, Annie Egan,
Rose Scott, Carl L. Gregory, Alfred H. Moses, Fannie Greg-
ory, Gerald J. Badgley, Mr. McGill, Miss Helen Martin, Miss
Cornwall, Mr. Frank Dear, Mr. E. Lewis, Mr. Gausman, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Miles, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett, Doc Willet and
wife.
The officers of the Sales Company's Employes' Associa-
tion are: H. A. Spanuth, president; H. L. Taylor, vice-presi-
dent; E. B. Garret, secretary; J. R. Miles, treasurer; E. G.
Brown, assistant treasurer, E. B. Deil, corresponding secre-
tary; F E. Gribbons, assistant secretary; G. Ryan, assistant
corresponding secretary; A. H. White, sergeaiit-at-arms; J.
Lewis, assistant sergeant-at-arms. For the reception: Gen-
eral director, Charles Abrams; master of ceremonies, Charles
P. Warshauer; floor committee, Robt. B. Warshauer.
AFTER THE BALL.
By Sherlocko and Watso.
Mrs. P. A. Powers made her debut in moving picture
society.
* * *
Mark M. Dintenfass got a champagne shampoo. It doesn't
make the hair grow unless taken internally.
* * *
Among those present we noticed a number of "chicken
fanciers" with corn in their pockets.
Will Tommie Evans please call at this office and teach us
that Dutch waltz?
* * *
We know a very popular young man in Fort Lee, N. J.,
who had to remove his shoes Sunday morning going to his
room. It was only 9.30 a. m.
« * «
Joe Rex sent a telegram inviting everybody to have a drink
on him, but the bartender was from Missouri and didn't know
who Joe Rex was.
ti tf *
The soft side of a plank and a souvenir pillow did good
service for the Eclair bunch while waiting until 5 a. m. for
the Fort Lee Ferry boat.
* * *
Harry Raver may have a long reach, but somebody with
a longer reach got away with his pillow. It must have been
"Ingy" Oes.
^ :4c *
Pat Powers spent a quiet evening with his wife in the
Powers box. However, he was called to the telephone a
few times.
* * *
The Sales Co. Ball explains why there was a shortage of
taxicabs in other sections of the city Saturday night.
* * *
H. J. Stryckmans looked very nice in his new dress suit,
white gloves, patent leathers and top hat. He had corn in
his pockets, too.
* * *
We noticed that all the married men with their wives were
on their good behavior. Another mystery for Sherlocko
and Watso to solve.
* * *
Nobody recognized Pearl White until she took off her hat.
(Gee! that was some hat, too.)
* * *
Chas. O. Bauman came right in, turned around and walked
right out again.
* * *
The Secret Service Department of the Moving Picture
World awards Mrs. Herbert Miles first prize for tasty cos-
tume, with Dorothy Gibson as a verj- close second.
* * *
The sonorous voice of George Magie was strangely faint.
Perhaps someone else had a voice in the matter. (Oi-oi!
Oi-oi!)
* * *
Carl Laemmle was there, as popular as ever in his usual
quiet way.
* * *
Ad. Kessel was unable to appear; he was probably out
somewhere establishing a new exchange.
* * *
That rattling sound you heard was T. E. Brulatour gargling
his throat with bubble water.
For the purpose of com.memorating the coming sixty years'
Jubilee of the Emperor Franz Josef I., it has been decided to
erect in Vienna a permanent Industrial Exhibition. This
will include a most comprehensive collection of everything
appertaining to the production of moving pictures, from the
earliest models of the most simple forms of apparatus up to
the latest application of the present day.
Odeon Theatre — Canton, Ohio.
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Projection Department
IMi!.-! I,y I". H. RICHARDSON.
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Motor Drive. — Mr. Jno. Hafner. manaRcr Dreamland Thea-
ter, .Natrona, Pa., writes: "I have noticed several inquiries
as to motor drives. I am using one I think excellent, though
description will necessarily be somewhat lengthy. Would
have >ent same >ooner only as you are somewhat opposed
to motor driven machines and did not know whether or not
you would care to give it space. My motor is a Kimble, ^/i
h.p., variable speed, iio-volt, 60-cycle, changing speed grad-
ually and not by steps. It is equipped with a j-inch grooved
■drive pulley. I use an Edison. Type D machine. I first tried
belting to crank shaft, but that required a reducer or a
larger pulley than there is room for. I next belted to fly-
wheel, with countershafting under lamphou>e hood — the
motor on floor under machine. This worked O. K., but
countershaft was very much in the way on machine table.
Also there was vibration which showed up on the screen.
Not much, true, but too much to suit me. I therefore
«volved my present arrangement. Motor is on a stand
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\ block of wood, I use), half way between floor and machine
table so as to avoid long belt with its tendency to swing
and slip off. Motor pulley is about 2 inches out of line, to
the left of the takeup belt pulley on machine, but up front.
next the wall so as to be out of the way. On top of block
on which motor sets I placed three bricks upright and on
them laid two thicknesses of asbestos. This deadens the
sound and acts as an insulator. I fastened a block of wood
S'xs'xj" to the wall directly in front of the machine, but
two inches lower than the takeup sprocket shaft of the ma-
chine, when frameup lever is exactly midway of its travel.
(This would make no diflference with machines on which
takeup sprocket does not travel with framing carriage. — Ed.)
To this block I attached two brackets 2 inches high carrying
a shaft ten inches long by about \'i inch in diameter.
On this shaft I place two grooved pulleys, one 7
and the other 2 inches in diameter. The large one
receives belt from motor underneath and is placed
on end of shaft which extends about two inches beyond end
of block. The small pulley is between the brackets in straight
line with takeup belt pulley of machine. Care must be taken,
with the Edison machine, that the shafting on block and the
takeup sprocket shaft of machine are exactly in line, or level
with each other, when framing lever is exactly midway of
its travel. This will keep belt just right regardless of posi-
tion of framing carriage. This, however, works well only
when it is at least 18 inches from counter shaft to takeup
sprocket spindle. The takeup sprocket shaft must be made
longer to carry a 4;^-inch grooved pulley to receive belt
from counter-shaft 2-inch pulley. (Could not the 4^-inch
pulley be attached to side of takeup shaft belt pulley with
stout screws or small bolts? .Mso it seems to me that the
small countershaft pulley should be in line with the 4'-^-inch
pulley rather than in line with the takeup belt pulley as you
said.— -Ed) Kigged up thus the drive worked fine, only when
I desired to run faster or slower it was necessary to move
speed lever and it was hard to hit the right speed every
time. This had a tendency to cause sparking at motor
brushes. I therefore sought and found another and better
scheme for regulating speed. On the end of the counter-
shaft next the machine, I fastcne<l a 2-inch flat-faced pulley
having a J-il-inch flange. Underneath the shaft, near bottom
of block, in line with pulley. I nailed one end of a l-inch
leather strap. I led this up between the wall and pulley,
oyer the pulley and down on the other side. Thus I had a
friction brake similar to those used on automobiles. I have
my machine propped at both ends with a board the width of
the table. This not only holds the table perfectly rigid but
is also useful for a shelf. (I presume you mean the front
brace-board attaches to machine table and to wall, and the
back one extends slantwise to the floor? — Ed.) On this
front shelf I fastened a piece of iron 2 inches square, with
threaded hole in center to receive a thumbscrew. I next
bound the brakestrap to a soft spring an inch wide (by "soft"
I assume you mean something like a wide clock spring. — Ed.)
fastened the end to the shelf, bendmg it around to make a
sort of horseshoe. I had holes drilled through the center for
the thumbscrew and the thing was done. Whenever I wish
to change speed I simply turn the thumbscrew one way or
the other and immediately get exactly the speed desired,
without interfering with the motor at all. The whole thing
works simply great. Provided the voltage is steady, all the
operator has to do from start to finish of a reel is watch his
light. I doubt if the arrangement can be much improved,
except at large cost. It cannot be used on Edison machine
with outside shutter since belt from countershaft to machine
will interfere with shutter.
"I also have a scheme for showing titles, many of which
are too siiort to allow audience to read them if run in usual
way. I frame the title when threading, throw down the mica
lid of laniphouse hood and open fire shutter. There is suffi-
cient light through the mica to enable title to be read and
it can shine on film indefinitely without danger."
The foregoing is excellent and we thank .\eighbor Hafner
for submitting it. True. I am opposed to motor drives until
some scheme is devised to compel careless operators to stay
right there at the machine when it is running. The tendency
and temptation to "let George do it." George being the motor,
is too strong to be resisted by many operators. The net
result is got good. J , disagree with you as to your statement
that all 'the operator' has to do is watch his light. As I
have time and again pointed out. the matter of speed is one
of supreme importance in really fine projection. It is often
necessary to change speed many times on one film if the
best there is in it is to be brought out.
Nice Little House. — H. X. Ranels, manager Electric Thea-
ter, Wausau, Wis., writes: "I want to tell you about our little
Picture House. It is the smallest in this city, seating only
245. We run two machines — a Motiograph and Edison, both
latest models. We take care of the crowds in fine shape.
Our current is iio-V., 60-cycle, through Hadfield & Hall
transformers, delivering 45 amperes at the arc. Throw a
12-foot picture 65 feet. Use two ~\2 condensers. Have no
trouble getting clear field and perfectly illuminated screen."
That's the kind of letters I like to read, Wausau. Up-to-
date equipment, doing good work and proud of it. Keep it up.
Interesting Photos. — Mr. LaPorte, operator. Princess
Theater, Tulsa. Okla., sends in three excellent photos and
writes: "Enclosed you will find a set of photographs which
may be of interest to the profession. The booth was de-
signed and built by the operator of this theater. Size is
10x12x7 feet. Have two Edison machines. You will note my
way of setting up. I use conduit, bringing my lamp leads
through the rear line and my motor leads through the front
line. About a year ago I noticed in the Department a device
for preventing condenser breakage, namely as picture No. i
shows, a 3-inch elbow in top of lamphouse. I have used this
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in different places under all kinds of conditicjns; several of
my friends are using same, and I have yet to hear of a single
condenser breakage. I open my doors any time I please and
pay no attention to drafts. There is never a sign of trouble.
"Believing that this will be of value to many operators, I
am sending it in. Went to some expense for photos, but be-
lieve 1 am helping quite a few by so doing."
The photos are worthy of more than passing notice. Unless
I be mistaken, the pipe vent in top of lamphouse was our
own idea, set forth in the Department a year or more ago
It is most excellent indeed, but the pipe should be earned
to connect with operating room vent flue or through wall
to open air. A swing joint could easily be arranged so lamp-
house could be moved over to stereo. This suggestion is
not offered with any idea that there is danger of fire. There
is none. However, city inspectors would not stand for it as
you have yours, particularly with back out of lamphouse too.
.\s to the motor drive, I don't think I would like the motor
placed as you have it. It would create some vibration in
table and be very much in the way. I think you will improve
matters in this respect by studying some of the other drives
now being published.
In photo No. I it will be noted that a cone comes out from
wall to meet the lens. Under certain circumstances this
would be a most excellent arrangement and it is not bad
under any circumstances. The lamp-lead conduits, as we
see, pass from the cutout cabinet to the machine under the
floor, which is altogether to be commended. The file for
programs, etc., looks like the Princess had a real operator in
charge instead of the throw-it-around-anywhere, Sloppy Ann
sort we all too often find. What is it you have in the lower
right-hand corner of the cutout cabinet? It doesn't seem to
be an ammeter or voltmeter. Is it a meter? The connec-
tions, so far as I could trace them, make it appear to be the
latter. That film cabinet (I'ig. 2) is excellent, particularly
the sponge compartment. I don't like its location, however.
You are in error there. As placed, it is more convenient,
true, but near the floor is cooler, therefore better for the
films. That machine stand looks to me as though it would
not be very solid. An absolutely solid, steady stand is es-
sential to excellence in curtain results. What is the box for
at the back end of machine stand? Carbons? Tools? Now
LaPorte, don't feel hurt or offended at these criticisms. You
have a really excellent room and things are well arranged.
However, still further imprvements, as outlined, are possible.
Resistance? — Madison, S. Dak., writes: "Am installing my
own electric plant in my theater. Kindly advise me as to
whether or not I will need a rheostat in series with my arc.
The current will be D. C. Have heretofore used A. C. from
city mains and have, of course, used rheostat. With my own
power, however, don't think I need one."
Inasmuch as you have given no information as to capacity,
voltage or kind of dynamo you have purchased, I am unable
to offer you much advice. Your electrical knowledge is evi-
dently somewhat limited. I would, therefore, I think, advise
you to follow the ordinary procedure and use a rheostat. It
seems to be possible to run without one with outfits con-
structed especially for that kind of service. Probably yours
is not, however. If your dynamo is of the iio-volt type you
will have to use a rheostat; in fact, a rheostat will be neces-
sary with the ordinary dynamo, I hold, whatever its voltage;
presuming you have no other arrangement for taking care
of the pressure.
Lens Focus. — Ashland, 111., writes: "Enclosed find $1.50 for
handbook. What size and kind of M. P. lens is required to
throw 12-foot picture at 80 feet. What kind of condensers
ought to go with it. Powers Five machine and General
Electric Compensarc. How much amperage for 80-foot
throw, no v., 133 cycle? Seating capacity 450. Population
1.200. Some house."
Turn to page 68 of handbook and figure out lens EF for
yourself. Use an ordinary projection lens, any good make.
Use two 75^ condensers. Length of throw has little or noth-
ing to do with amperage. Amount of surface illuminated
(size of picture) governs that. Forty amperes of 133-cycle
current ought to give you an excellent picture. Even less
may serve, as 133-cycle is the best A. C. we have for projec-
tion. Yes, that is a large house, indeed, for a town of that
size. I note, however, it is a roller skating rink also.
Machine Trouble. — Savanna. HI., writes, saying he has just
installed a Powers Six and that everything went fine for a
week. Then a ghost appeared. Also has trouble losing
lower loop. Can make ghost smaller by moving lamphouse
further back. Throw, 45 feet; 6^ condensers. The loop-
trouble does not occur on all films.
You haven't told me width of picture, therefore cannot say
as to what focal length condensers you should have. Prob-
ably, however, your 6]4 lenses are O. K. But are you sure
they are that focal length? If you have a handbook, see
p. 67. As to the loop trouble: disregard back roller and set
front one so it clears sprocket by about tw-o thicknesses of
film. When the bracket is closed down, see that the spring
holding it only touches the lower point of the casting (see
p. 887, Sept. 23 issue). If it touches the bracket casting else-
where, when same is closed down, bend it (the spring) so it
won't. Be sure the collars at end of rollers are set up so
as to hold rollers in place sidewise, so that grooves in rollers
are central with sprocket teeth. Don't get them so tight the
rollers won't turn, however.
Fuses. — The following is propounded by New York City:
(a) Uses Edison machine, 25-ampere rheostat, no-volt cur-
rent; has 30-ampere fuses on operating room and 50-ampere
fuses about 10 feet from light company's fuses. When there
is short or any trouble the light company's 70-ampere fuses
let go instead of the others, (b) What advantage is there in
one 6;/2 and one 7JX condenser lens? Would not both same
focal length be better? (c) A brother operator claims a
fuse will carry any voltage without being tested for same.
I claim they are made to carry limited amount of voltage
same as amperage, (d) Use Electra carbons. When bottom
carbon burns down to about two inches sparks shoot from
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nr^ativc lamp-arin I.anip 111 m>«>d condition. Nt> ground.
At tiints whole n«(4;itivc carbon k*''* white hot. Much
plca^r<l with artiilc on uiaiiaKcr'* wh«« rcfiiM- proper supplies.
(a) if you have stated niattcr> correctly a^ to fuse sizes
in the three sets, there must he Miniethinj; hitched in between
your fuses and the conipany'> main fuse>. ll you use hity
anipero, say, and there was a connection between yt)ur fuses
and the main tu>es usinn say tliirty am|>eres. it would load
the main fu-es to their capacity and thiy iiiiHht yo before
yours It this is not the case. then, again supposiUR you
have stated the case riKhtly, it \vv»uld indicate a heavy ground
between your fuses and the company's, (b) The equivalent
focus of lens combinations i-. what counts. The c. f. of two
lenses is !4 of the sum of their individual back focus, (c) It
depends on what is meant. Any fuse wire will carry any
voltaKi" Vou may have a fuse the size of a thread carrying;
current at 10.000 volts pressure The lenRth of the tiisc and
the distance they arc spaced apart is what must be taken
into account, as the voltage becomes hinher. The higher
the voltane the longer must be thi- fuse and the further they
must be placed apart. ld» 1 think you will tintl the contact
of your carbon with the lower carbon arm is very, very
bad. Clean it out and tile smooth: then keep it clean. Car-
bon contacts -hould be kept perfectly clean. Otherwise they
develop high resistance. WOuld strongly recommend that
you get a liandbook at once and study it.
Excellent Table. — Mr. Richard Foote. Archibald, Pa,
writes: ■Several weeks since, in answer to an inquiry as to
what motion picture machine stand is best you suggested one
of brick or concrete I enclo e photo of a machine stand I
made for our Olyphant Theater. By no stretch of the imagi-
nation can 1 figure where or how a pier of brick, or of con-
crete, would equal it in any way. This table is made of struc-
tural steel (angle irons), with asbestos board shelves. It is
bolted to the tloor. It is rock steady Everything the opera-
tor requires is directly in front of him and within easy reach
of his hand. The stand occupies little space. It is 10x29
inches and of height to suit conditions, of course. Every
operator who has viewed it declares it to be the best and
most complete table they have seen to date."
We are indebted to you tor the excellent photo. Neighbor
Foote. We are perfectly willing to concede the excellence of
the table, provided it be made from heavy material. Our
reason for suggesting brick or concrete was and is that its
very weight insures freedom from Nibratiun. It i» «o heavy
III Itself tliat It will hold a shaky Hoor to some extent steady
— a tloor which vibrates, I mean. Such a table as you have
constructed, however, could easily be made from heavy angle
irons and have considerable weight itself. Such a table would
be better than the brick pier because it would be handier.
^'our reel-rack is in a decidedly dangerous place unless reel*
be enclosed in metal box.
Crippled For Life. — Mr. Thos. IJrooks, Nevis, Cal., care
(i \\ . 1'. C>"' ■■■'" ' anyon Dam Camp, writes that he has
been frightfi: ■ d in an operating room fire That he
is now in b( • thout funds, lacing the future crippled
for life. He has a J'athc "Passion Play," in four reels. Will
sell for $10 per reel and guarantees condition of films so
far as to say that be will refund money if even one cracked
sprocket hole can be found in one of the films. Has a
Mi>tioRraph No. 2 machine, with dissolving stercopticon,
half-size lens, two arc lamps, electric rlissolver. Oflfers out-
lit for $80, not including film- Mr. Brook* is, or was up to
the time of the accident, a traveling exhibitor. 1 presume
the machine outfit is not a machine and -<parate dissolvcr,
but a M<5tiograph Xo. 2, with dissolvir .iitachment. Mrs.
Brooks, who wrote the letter, evidently wrote the best she
knew, l)ut did not make that point quite clear. I believe,
however, it is as I have said.
Things to Swap. — Brf)f)klyn. N. V., wants to trade Edison
machine and other things for a piano. This, Brooklyn, is
;i matter for the advertising department. Would be glad to
help you, but the advertising pages arc the proper medium
I'or such things.
Overloaded. — Lumberton, Miss., wants to know why no-
volt, 113-cycle A. C. decreases in pressure when his machine
is used on same. Says it lowers the voltage all over town
when he cuts in his arc. The mains carry 1,800 volts.
There is a screw loose somewhere in your information.
If your arc lowers the voltage all over town then the extra
pull of your arc overloads the feed mains. This hardly seems
possible if you are pulling through a transformer from
1.800-voIt mains. Even supposing you get no volts from the
transformer, use a rheostat and pull 50 amperes, that would
only mean a very slight additional load for the mains, pro-
\i<Iing they carry high voltage. One thing seems certain,
however, your arc does overload the mains. If it only low-
ered the voltage on your own lines then it would mean your
own transformer or lines overloaded.
Motor Drive. — Canadian, Texas., sends in description of
bis motor drive. We would like further information You
say you use "500 feet of No. 32 wire, etc." What kind of
wire, please? I suppose it is ordinary copper. Is that right?
Motor Drive. — Mr. P. H. Brown, Erie Theater, Hugo,
Okla., writes: "Noticed other men describing their method
of attaching motor. I get splendid results and here is how
1 do it. Have Edison machine, inside shutter. I use an
Emerson variable speed motor, H h.p., no-volt. 60-cycle.
1.650 r.p.m. Motor pulley is a cone with three steps, l^.
2 and 2^ inches in diameter. Belt from motor to counter-
shaft carrying a I2'i-inch pulley on one end to receive belt
from motor, and a 2;'i-iTrrh pulley on other end, from which
I belt to a 2->4-inch pulley attached to takeup belt pulley on
machine by two short, stout screws. Can get any speed from
46 to 83. but use 52 to 58 most of the time. I watch picture
closely and if I want more or less I run it up or down. I
want to see better projection and better conditions for op-
erators. Have been in my present position 20 months. Sup-
plies needed in that time: two sets tension springs, one new
aperture plate. My sprockets, cam, etc., are in excellent
shape, for I take care of them. 1 notice the chump in Chi-
cago reads the department himself. Have been in the busi-
ness 14 years mvself and don't know it all, nor ever expect
to."
Friend Brown doesn't explain how he runs his speed up
or down. Presumably with a field rheostat on his motor.
Surely changing the belt on the cone wouldn't work very
well. He encloses a clipping from local paper praising a
scheme he has devised and is using to illuminate the audi-
torium. Offers to send same free of charge to those sending
plan of house and stamped envelope. Why not describe it
in the department?
Managers. — Boston, Mass.. writes: "Have read with much
interest your article on the good that unions have done in
the past and will do in the future. I and thousands of my
brothers can thank you for the able way you have put the
question of unions before us. However, before the real
operator can come into his own I believe owners who do not
manage their own houses will have to be educated into em-
ploying men ot real, recognized ability to manage their
houses. Up here in New England few managers receive
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tb exceed $25 per week. Naturally they strenuously object
to paying an operator as much or more than they them-
selves receive. The managerial standard must be raised to
a point where they will be able to deal with really high
class men. You have expressed your opinion of the operator
of mediocre ability. I believe mediocre is a fitting classifica-
tion for many motion picture theater managers as well. The
Boston local union has put the new schedule in force.
Reports show favorably. Scale is $25 for chief operator and
$20 for second man. Managers sadly need someone to wake
them up as you are waking up the mediocre operator."
Boston is right. 1 know "managers" who receive the
princely salary of $20 per week. Rather a joke, isn't it?
How much managerial ability, Mr. Owner, do you imagine
you can purchase for that amount of money? It isn't a
ditch you are having dug. You are not employing a man
to shovel coal or spade a garden plot. Why, my dear sir,
in a city you can't hire an ordinary hod carrier for that.
And yet you place the management of your house in the
hands of a man who can command only a ditch digger's wage.
Is it any wonder we have imitation operators, shadows on
the curtain and garish, poster-smeared fronts? Take it from
me, Mr. Owner man, if your house cannot succeed in the
hands of a man of ability, able to command and earn a
decent salary, it can't and won't succeed under the manage-
ment of one who has not demonstrated ability enough to
laugh at on offer of $20 per week. True, it may exist and
make something more than expenses, but if the mediocre
man can accomplish that, a real manager would rake in
the dimes with a shovel. Glad to know the new scale is
meeting no serious opposition.
Thirty-three Cycle Current. — Mr. Harry E. Collins, Box
82, Gresham, Ore., is having trouble getting a good picture
with 32 cycle no V current. Will some of the brothers in
Buffalo, and elsewhere, write friend Collins, giving him
such help as possible on low cycle current? Would also
appreciate an article on handling of same for the department.
Wants Position. — Mr. F. H. Davis, operator. Second and
Bell Streets, Beloit, Kan., who has been employed in airdome
past summer, wishes position. Not less than $15.
Connecticut Law. — Meridian, Conn., writes: "Note com-
ment on Connecticut State law (P. 888, Sept. 23 issue) regard-
ing operating rooms. I have set up quite a few operating
rooms and can say there is no requirement compelling pur-
chase of same from any New York concern. Any room that
fills the requirements of the law is accepted. The require-
ments are very strict, however. Here are some of them:
(a) The room must be of sheet asbestos. Millboard will not
be accepted, (b) Uprights must be of T or angle irons about
14 inch thick; size i^ inches. Uprights must be spaced 2
feet apart. Height floor to ceiling about 7 feet. Depth front
to back 7 to 8 feet. Width (minimum) 6 to 7 feet. Asbestos
sheets must be free from fractures and at least ^ inch thick
for walls and ceiling. For floors it must be ^ inches, laid
on a solid wooden floor. National code must be observed
in electrical matters. There is no limit to amperage in this
State. From 25 to 40 is the average used, however. I am
using a Hallberg motor-generator and as I know how to
care for it I get good light and have very little trouble with it.
I keep it clean, well oiled and the brushes and commutator
clean and free from dirt. I don't overload it. If it does too
much humming I cut down on the juice a little. There is a
point at which it works at its best. If there is any heat it
is sure sign of overload. If there is too much hum to it it is
also an indication of too much load. Such sets must be
watched and taken care of. I have little trouble with my
machine. Why? Because when all is well I let it alone.
A screwdriver, hammer or cold chisel is no use to a motion
picture machine. The further away they are kept the better.
They should be used only when necessary. Often I have
not touched my machine for a month, except to oil and
clean it. I keep it perfectly clean. When I get my show
I run the films through, making note of all defects. Oft-
times a film will jump. Do I grab a screwdriver and dig into
my intermittent movement? No. Some films will run all
right. That proves it is in the film and I look for the trouble
there and remedy it. My motto is: let well enough alone.
I might add that operating rooms in this state must be
equipped with vent pipe leading to outer air. Gravity shut-
ters covering all openings must be installed and be held by
cord having fusible link fusing at about 150 degs. Fahr.
Brick or concrete walls won't do. If you have them the
asbestos must be installed inside just the same."
The brother writes more, but space forbids its publication.
What he says about tools is correct except that the operator
who cannot have tools near without being able to let well
enough alone isn't fit to be in an operating room at all. Com-
pelling the installation of asbestos inside brick or concrete
walls is absurd. No court would uphold any such proposition,
I am sure. Brick or concrete is far superior to asbestos in
every way. I did not mean, in my comment, that the law
required the purchase of asbestos rooms from any one con-
cern. I did mean, however, that it is possible that some con-
cern manufacturing asbestos rooms might have a hand in the
passage of laws requiring them to be used.
Unique Motor Drive. — Below we show operating room of
Arcadium Theater, \\'abhington. Pa., Mr. W. P. Clark, man-
ager. The motor is a Kimble, variable speed from 300 to
3,000 r.p.m. It has given excellent satisfaction. The picture
tells the rest.
Billboard Explodes.— Oakland, Calif., writes: "After read-
ing your strong article on newspaper accounts of film 'ex-
plosions,' it seems like a joke to see in The Billboard. Sept.
i6th issue, the same old stereotyped 'Explosion on a Moving
Picture Machine,' etc. The article is by the San Francisco
correspondent. Evidently he has perpetrated the absurdity
because it is easier to, parrot-like, copy from a newspaper
article than to give his magazine real, live stuff from his
own pen."
The clipping referred to was indeed a surprise. As our
correspondent says, it refers to an explosion of a motion pic-
ture machine and plays on the "small attendance averted
serious accidents" just like a regular daily paper. We have
learend to expect such slaps and such asininity from the
daily press, but we scarcely expected it from a publication
supposedly devoted to the show business.
Lady Operator. — Wichita, Kas., writes: "I noticed recently
mention of a lady operator in Washington, D. C. Well, the
National Capital has nothing on our own city, in this respect
at least. She is our cashier (Colonial Theater). She is also
assistant manager. She relieves me one hour and a half
each afternoon, besides taking care of all the books. The
lady, moreover, is an excellent pianist and a very good
singer. She has had experience on Edison, Powers and
Motiograph machines. She knows every part of those
mechanisms and can and does put up a good picture. She
watches the light and speed closely. When she occupies the
operator's post, her eyes are glued to the curtain, which is
a mirror screen."
Our compliments to the lady and will she please favor us
with her photograph? We asked for the photo of the Wash-
ington lady operator, but guess she is too bashful. Evidently
you forgot to mention the fact that the lady also can sweep
and bake a pie. We have had four very fine cuts of the
Colonial on hand at this office for more than a year waiting
for some facts to print with them. We wrote your manager
last spring to send us a little write-up of the house, but he
did not answer.
Position Wanted. — Mr. Earl Booth, 512 West 42d Street.
New York City, wants position, preferably out of town. Has
ample experience and is, I believe, a good man. Have not
seen his work, but he is well recommended. Has New York
license.
Thick Condensers. — Chicago. 111., writes: "I note the fact
that some condensing lenses are quite thick at edges, while
occasionally one is encountered having edges almost sharp in
their thinness. Which is better?"
Wright, a recognized authority in optics, says: "The point
most commercial condensers fail in is that the lenses are not
ground thin at the edges; nearly all manufacturers being too
careless in this respect. Not only is a thick lens much more
likely to crack, and more absorbent of light, but it is dis-
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Outside the Walls of Jerusalem. Scene from "The Crusaders, or Jerusalem Delivered" (World's Best Film Co.).
tinctly worse in optical periorinanci.'. The Iciim-s sliould be
ground to as nearly knife edges as possible, being just edged
down for fixing in their cells." Mr. Wright's word may be
accepted as decidedly authoritative in such matters.
Wobbles. — Newark, N. J., asks: "(a) I set the star of my
Powers 5 snug against the cam. After running about t>vo
reels it begins to wobble around. Had I ought to change
bushings? (b) How can I thread so picture will be in frame?
(c) Throw 87 feet, picture 12 feet, lens 6 inches e. f. What
condensers ought I have? "
(a) "Wobble around" is too indefinite, Newark. Describe
that "wobble," please. If shaft is loose in b^^shings get new
ones, (b) li you use a light piece of film, i. e., a piece with
a snow or other light scene, you can see edges of aperture
through film when pressed down on aperture, provided you
have mcandescent light nearby. You can look through lens,
if there is room. You can hang a lamp in front of lens when
threading. Look back over department. Several months
ago I described and illustrated the method of arranging lamp
for threading in frame, (c) Two 7^ lenses.
Fan Motor. — Hannibal, Mo., writes concerning motor drive.
Says a 12 inch fan motor will pull machine and take-up. pro-
vided commutator be kept clean and bearings well oiled.
Doubtless it will, Hannibal, but a regular motor is much bet-
ter. I note that you yourself are about to install a Kimble.
Evidently the fan motor doesn't fill the bill.
Hardened Parts. — Santa Rosa. Cal., wants to know my idea
of hardening star, cam. sprockets, shafts and gears of the
motiograpii machine, and if it is possible to do it succes'^fully
why it is not done?
For a long time the kinedrome machine has, I believe, been
hardening their intermittent sprocket. The Standard .Ameri-
can now hardens its cam pin and star glass hard. The Powers
company have just, after long, costly experiments, found a
successful way of hardening the intermittent sprocket and
will soon be using same on their No. Six machine. Gears
could not be hardened without enormous expense because
they would warp all out of shape. I doubt if hardened shafts
would be desirable. The trouble with hardening sprockets is
the tendency to warp under the process. You see the part
must be finished, ready for installation and then heated red
hot for hardening. If it were hardened before finishing it
would then have to be ground, and that would be prohibitive
111 cost. The same thing is true of the ordinary i"rm of star.
When a sprocket is heated it warps under the action of the
heat, by any ordinary process of hardening. A sprocket,
especially the intermittent, must be absolutely true. The
Standard used a peculiar and very heavy form of star, which I
presume overcomes the tendency to warp. The warping
would effect the cam the same, though I know of no reason
why the cam-pin could not be hardened.
Treatise. — We are in receipt of a treatise, or thesis on "The
Radiant Efficiency of .Arc Lamps." by Henry Phelps Gage.
The work probably is excellent from a scientific point of view,
but unfortunately is couched in such technical terms as pre-
cludes the layman from grasping very much of its import.
Messrs. Golden and Erb. formerly with the Nestor Film
Company and later directing the manufacturing end of the
Powers Picture Play Co.. have broken ground for a new
studio and factory of the Crystal Film Co., and located in
the BroTiv -irrinn .1? New York Citv
Write us today for ull working Instructions
for making our H. & H.
Al
uminum ocreen
A perfect screen without cloud or glare
The Hadfield-Hall Company
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Comments on the Films
Licensed
"Marooned" (Pathc), October 14. — A sea story of the
days when quill pens were used. The old sea captain was
furious because his son, Matt, wouldn't go on the cruise with
him, and disowned him. On that cruise the crew mutinied
and marooned the captain. They bring the ship to the port
where Matt is and he, innocently, ships with them. Later,
Matt finds the truth, and when a train of circumstances
makes him captain, he rescues his father, whom he finds
vacant-minded. In a well-conducted scene it is shown how
slowly, step by step, by help of this and that trinket which
had been his, his memory and a realization of the situation
come to him. There are some very interesting pictures on
the film. And while the situation is not very vital, the film
gives a well-designed and interesting narrative.
"By Way of Mrs. Browning" (Vitagraph), October 14. —
There is behind this picture a fine idea, pleasing in its senti-
ment and adequately expressing the spirit of a very true
poem, interpreting it in terms of life, which is commendable.
The writer of the scenario utilized an incident in society
life and showed how a young lady feeling the truth of one
of Mrs. Browning's poems, used it as a means of breaking
through a misunderstanding between her fiance and herself.
The first time she sent a white rosebud, and the second time
a rose. She was willing to make the third move; to bend and
ask for pardon; but the young doctor didn't ask for that.
The situation is developed with much skill and to the end
is handled to make a very pleasing picture.
"Outgeneraled" (Selig), October 12. — Bessie and her ac-
cepted sweetheart outgeneraled Bessie's father, who wanted
her to marry a count. It is a society comedy in very pretty
settings, on a yacht and also ashore. Papa's scheme to
keep Bessie and Bert apart was to take her on a cruise and
have the count come with them. Bert, disguised, shipped
on the yacht as a sailor. The picture tells how the count
was got rid of and shows many amusing incidents and pretty
ocean scenes. It closes with a "married and forgiven" pic-
ture. It is pleasingly acted and the audience enjoyed it.
"Romance of the Desert" (Pathe), October 12. — The qual-
ity that makes this romance different from and better than
many other pictures of the West is the thread of religious
sentiment, on which the incidents (in themselves not very
novel) may be said to be strung. The man delirious and
fainting, fell by a heap of white bones in the desert. He
was found by Indians; but when he recovered, his memory
was lost. He forgot that he had a white wife in the settle-
ments, and married a squaw. The first wife had given him
a rosary. He knows what it is, but not who gave it to hirn.
Later, he, passing through the settlement with his squaw, is
recognized by his white wife. To which shall he adhere?
He is married to both and both are standing beside him.
He chooses the white woman. The religion that he had
taught to the squaw prevents a tragedy. The whole situ-
ation is very well handled. It's a good and acceptable picture.
"Get Rich Quick Hall and Ford" (Essanay), October 12. —
Hall and Ford are first shown as escaping from an institu-
tion, probably a prison, although the actions of the two sug-
gest that it is an asylum. However, they soon show that
they have the wit to look after themselves, and are getting
much money by flimflam tricks when they are literally netted
by the dog catchers for the reward the authorities have
offered. The tricks and antics of Hall and Ford are not
very funny Get-rich-quick Wallingford buncoed bunco men
for the most part, at least the people whom he duped de-
served to be duped, while these men merely trick the credu-
lous. The picture appeals to this reviewer as a farce with-
out fun. The audience looked at it in silence.
"The Gambler's Influence" (Lubin), October 12. — The
gambler's influence kept Jack from making an honest liv-
ing in the first place. Jack had run away from the farm be-
cause of his father's harshness. Jack's sweetheart in the
home village was very pretty. While Jack was gambling
he forgot to write to Elsie; but when his last penny was
gone, he remembered. His letter led her to think that he
had made a good beginning and, as she had some money,
she determined to go to him rather than wait till he could
make enough to send for her. Meanwhile Jack being "broke"
is preparing to hold up the stage. Elsie arrives and the
gambler takes her to Jack's room. There he finds evidence
that tells him what Jack is about to do. He hurries and
comes to the pass in time to keep Jack from committing the
crime. Then he starts him and Elsie on the road to happi-
ness. The picture is interesting; there is sufficient freshness
in it and the players are pleasing. Its chief virtue is that
it is wholly romantic and not a picture of life, but a rest
from life's realities.
"From the Field to the Cradle" (Lubin), October 7.— An
industrial picture showing how the milk consumed in great
cities is collected and distributed. It is instructive.
"Revenge is Sweet" (Lubin), October 7. — There was no
deep or bitter call for vengeance. The deacon had two
tramps fired from his grounds by the cop. He didn't notice
the third tramp who, for vengeance, stole the deacon's high
hat and frock coat and went about town buying beer and
handing out the deacon's cards. It isn't made real enough
to be very funny. The reviewer heard no laughter in the
audience.
"Ups and Downs" ("Vitagraph), October 7. — The ups and
downs were experienced by two young newlyweds. He
made $20 a week; she had been used to millions, but had
been disinherited for marr>-ing him. It pictures the wife's
almost idiotic helplessness. Her exaggerated doings might
be amusing to those who have had personal experiences
of soinewhat similar nature; but the reviewer didn't notice
any evidences that the audience was enjoying it, except while
Bunny was on the screen. It gives, however, a chance for
some very pretty scenes.
"The Deacon's Reward" (Essanay), October 13. — The
deacon is a very kindly, good-hearted old man and his nephew
is the kind that will scrape and bow to a rich man, but be
as mean as dirt to anyone poor and in trouble. The story
of how the uncle took care of a man and his family who
were most unjustly treated by the nephew, and how the
nephew, breaking into the uncle's house to steal, was kept
from killing the old man by this protege, is not wholly con-
vincing, but the sentiment of the story rings true. The play-
ers are pleasing, and though the audience showed no great
enthusiasm, it seemed to take pleasure in it.
"The Stage Driver's Daughter" (Essanay), October 14. —
The principal feature of this film is the stage driver's daugh-
ter who handles the reins herself after her father is disabled
by a gang of toughs and lands her lover at the claim office
ahead of the jumpers who plan to take his rich find from
him. The backgrounds are characteristic and the way the
girl manages the horses as she hurries forward toward the
claim office makes a thrilling picture.
"Making a Six-Ton Cheese" (Selig), October 13. — Here is
a unique industrial picture, showing how a six-ton cheese
was made at Appleton, Wis. The statistics connected with
it are dry reading, but serve to make the matter more inter-
esting. The cheese will shortly be exhibited at a dairy
show in Chicago, after which it will be cut into huge slices
and sold. It is valued at $7,500. In the language of the
street, that is some cheese.
"Seeing 'Washington" (Selig). October 13. — A series of
well-photographed pictures which afford an opportunity for
those who have never been to Washington to see what it
looks like in some of its show places at least. Naturally
much interest attaches to Washington, and this short film
will increase it rather than otherw-ise.
"Answer of the Roses" (Vitagraph), October 13.— A story
of love and jealousy, with a sister succeeding in separating
the lovers because she loves the young man herself. The
deserted sister fades and is near the point of death when
the one responsible for the trouble is stricken with remorse,
seeks out the young man, confesses and he hastens home.
The dying girl's life is saved and the repentant sister is for-
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"Raffles Caught" (Patlic). October ij.— The thiii wa<
sharp, but the woman of the hou^c wa>> even niore so. She
detected him attciuptinn to rob the house, beguiled him into
her room and detains liim thire until the maid has time to
secure the police. The settings are excellent and the action
of the principal characters is good and in harmony with the
subject.
"Guerrero Troupe" (Patho), October ij.— A fVlTn reproduc-
ing the astonisliinn feats of a party «f skilled acrobats. The
acts are interesting and the photography, considering the
difficult character of the subject, is well done.
"The Gambler's Dream" (I'athe), October 16.— .\ picture
in which a gentleman, who appears to he losing at the
Casino much more than lie can afford, falls asleep and
dreams that because of his losses he commits theft and
murder and is arrested. The agony and remorse that he
feels awake him; he determines to lead a better life. These
dream pictures are seldom without a good deal of interest.
This one is well handled and pleasing. The costumes arc
of about a hundred years ago, and the backgrounds seem
to be in Paris or London.
'The Unveiling" (Biograph), October 16. — .\ very pretty
and ably managed society-comedy in which the mercenary
motives of a clever showgirl, who tries to capture a suscep-
tible college youth, arc unveiled. The youth returns to his
senses and, in a pretty picture, to his old love. The story
in many of its scenes, as pictured, is tilled with human sug-
gestion. Perhaps the mother's trick to make the showgirl
unveil her sordid character is a little trite, and perhaps the
effect of her desire to commit suicide when the only son,
whom she idolized, refused to give the girl up, is not wholly
fortunate. The picture has a good deal of strength. The
reviewer heard one remark, "That's fine." It was just appre-
ciation of a \cTy good picture.
"The Maniac" (I-ubin), October 16 — The audience laughed
a good deal while this comedy-farce was on the screen. The
maniac thinks he's the long-lost father of the society girl.
He read an announcement in the paper of the girl's engage-
ment, and this mentioned the fact that the girl's father and
mother had been lost years before in a shipwreck. The
maniac escapes, appears and claims to be the lady's father,
telling her lie's ju.st come from the penitentiary. She be-
• lieves him and there is a painful time for the girl and licr
fiance. Mr. Johnson plays the maniac and manages to put
fun into a situation that was very hard to keep from being
tragic; perhaps that is the very reas<->n why his acting seems
so funny.
"At the Threshold of Life" (Edison). October 13. — This
picture, produced under the auspices of the N'ational Kinder-
garten .Association, is a picture with an educative purpose:
and, like a former Edison picture. "The Red Cross Seal." it
tells a heart-interest story and a good one. The s.imc play-
ers have leading parts in both pictures and do as well in this
as in the former. It's a picture that stirs human feelings and
affections.
"Making of a Man" (Selig), October 16. — Mertie was per-
haps too much of a dude when he married the pretty country
girl at the citv- boarding house. Her rclati\es came to the
wedding, and afterward Bertie took them to a big pleasure
park for a good time. Their doings and surprises kept the
audience in delighted laughter. Bertie "touches" his new
father-in-law for a hundred and, after the old folks go home,
spends the next few months "playing the races" till his wife
goes home and leaves him to his own devices! It is Papa
who makes a man of Bertie. He takes off his coat to get
Bertie on the right road and then takes him home to the
farm to make him work off the debt. Bertie shows that he
had "the makings' and turns out all right. The audience
took much pleasure in it and had many a good laugh.
"A Hot Time at Atlantic City" (Lubin"). October 14.—
The very first glimpse of this picture made the audience
laugh. The situation is perfectly stated by the first three
scenes; they are short and to the point. It is handled from
the start in a clever way and makes a dandy burlesque.
-Atlantic City was treated to a hot time by two tramps who
had stolen a gentleman's clothes and who used the visiting
cards they found in them instead of paying for what they
bought. The owner of the clothes sees them and. as the
"leader" reads, there are breakers (cops) ahead. The breakers
overtake them, but the chase is long and full of rough-house
mishaps. The audioiu-i- kept laughing after the curtain had
been lifted.
"Tommy's Rocking Horse" (Melies), October 12.— Little
curlyheaded Tommy was plainly a prime favorite with the
whole X-Y outlit lie was left in their charge for a day and
the hoys gave him a good time, nu liiding a candv pull, which,
with the heat, made him sick. No nurses could have been
more aftenti\e; they made the d.., tor ride like blazes, but
nothing would make 'I'ommy brae< up save the rocking horse
that he had long wanted. How ( liarlie, the cook who made
the candy, in deep contrition did hi«. level best to make thing!
right, and how .Nellie rode to the town for the riicking horse,
make a story of human sentiment that in pleasing. The audi-
ence applauded it.
"The Smugglers" (Kalem), October 15 — The dr»t scene
shows a little group of sailors making toward a sloop rock
ing on the waves just beyond the breakers. Mother and
daughter have bidden them good-bye. The daughter, Rose,
later is seen gathering mussels and is raptured by the smug-
glers to keep her from letting the authorities know that they
are bringing in Chinese. The picture tells in a very uncon-
vincing way how Rose coninumicates with her friends and
how, with the help of a revenue cutter, she is saved. It has a
line picture of fishernien handling a seine net; otherwise,
although not without instruction, it doesn't rise very much
above commonplace. It might have been made more speedy.
"The Fighting Schoolmaster" (Vitagraph). October 16 —
The lighting schoolmaster was a Yankee in the Sf>tith when
.Sumter was lired on. Between him and a Southern girl (Miss
Story takes the part) there had been something more than
mere friendship; but this was changed by his inarching off
with the Union troops. The war's last battle raged around
the heroine's home. The schoolmaster-s.ddier saved her
brother's life and the boys in blue, Lee having surrendered,
carry the boy home. It closes with a love scene. The pic-
ture as a whole has some freshness; one doesn't expect too
much of war pictures. It is well acted and the scenes are
well arranged.
"Trailing the Counterfeiters" (Biograph). October 12. —
The two funny sleuths, well known by this time, get into
more trouble by interfering with real detectives who also arc
"on the trail." The audience has some hearty laughs, and
seemed to enjoy the last few scenes especially.
"Josh's Suicide" (Biograph), October 12.— .A rural charac-
ter farce, full of good laughs and other good things Josh
had cause for complaint. He wasn't good enough for his
wife. When the wife got J<ish's letter she thought that he
had "departed this life," as he said. He did: he got aboard
and came to New York, where he was having a good time when
Mrs. Josh and a country beau whom Josh disliked got aboard
the same Fifth .Avenue stage. There was many a good
laugh in it .mrl the audience liked it.
"Her Wedding Ring" (Edison). October 14 — Perhaps the
villain pictured on this tilni is a shade meaner than other vil-
lains, lie is such a pup anyway that he transcends conven-
tionality. He forced Lulu to marry him by an action that was
smaller than the littlest potatoes and then hardly drew a
sober breath. The man from the East fell in love with her
before he saw her wedding ring, but she refused to elope with
him. Her husband overheard the conversation and it shamed
him into becoming a man. It i< an interesting picture, but
the story is not typical nor even convincing enough to be
vital. The jihoto^raphy of sonre of the scenes is very good.
The backgrounds are not wholly in keeping, but, the miner's
cabin is truly made of logs. It is luxuriously furnished.
"Pathe's Weekly," October 17. — With very good pictures
of the flood-disaster at .Vustin and Costello, Pa, the topical
this week has a very excellent and pleasing picture of King
George of England in Highland costume and also it shows
some of the Scottish ceremonies during his recent visit to
the northern kingdom. The Czar is shown also. It was on
the occasion of the unveiling of the statue of Alexander II,
and with him are many of the Moscovite dignitaries. The
lilm also contains several pictures of a home in Colorado in
which an atrocious murder was committed last week. Do
not these cater to morbid taste? Is it quite commendable
to use the moving picture camera for such work?
"Vitagraph Monthly," October 17. — The \'itagraph Monthly
(this number) is mostly interested in sports and pastimes
and is especially strong in aquatic sports, swimming races,
motor boat races and the like. It also contains a charming
picture of a pretty lady aviator and her monoplane: the last
G. .A. R. parade at Rochester. N'. Y.: and some very good
views of the Coney Island Mardi Gras parade of a week or
so ago. The floats in the parade were very beautiful and
worth seeing.
"A False Suspicion" (Essanay). October 17. — It is a char-
acter study of a spoiled young wife, irresponsible, irrepressible,
delightful, even in her childish extravagance and ruinous inex-
perience. She was so terribly in debt that she didn't dare tell her
husband. Her husband's friend found it out and she bor-
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rowed munfy from him. The husband overheard the con-
versation when she was making a repayment. This was the
root of his unjust suspicions. The trouble was easily cleared
up. This slight plot is developed with a great deal of sig-
nlicance and humanity and makes a very pleasing picture.
The leading lady in this role is never less than charming
and shows much ability in her portraying the little whims
and self-revealing "ways" that make the picture live. It
is a very commendable film. The audience seemed to like it
and it gave the reviewer much pleasure.
"On Separate Paths" (Selig), October 17. — Every element
in this Western picture that gives interest to it is wholly
conventional. In its last act the sheriff recognizes a long-
lost brother who has taken the evil path. Both have the
same tattoo mark on the right arm, and when the outlaw
is d>ing from wounds received in his chase by the sheriff's
posse, the sheriff sees this mark on his arm. The picture
has some freshness at the start. Both boys pay an old
sailor to make the marks and when they get home their
mother whips them both. The older runs away. To such as
have not seen too many Westerns, the film will be not with-
out interest.
Independent
"Mutt and Jeff Join the Opera" (Nestor), October 21. —
Mutt"s experiences when he applied for a fifty-dollar-a-week
job in the chorus are very funny. A little later Jeff also ap-
plies and makes a big hit. The Xestor leaders are especially
clever in the number.
"That Blessed Baby" (Xestor), October 21. — A delightful,
but slight farce in which a baby is the cause of an amusing
hide and seek race in and out of a railway car. The kindly
old maid who had just adopted the baby chases the minister,
.a stranger, who had consented to hold it for a moment, and
he, very anxious to find her and be relieved of his charge,
is chasing her. It is very funny.
"Divorce" (Reliance). — The mother and the father
of the little boy and girl can't agree. The father decides
to leave his wife. He writes a note, places it where she
can find it, and carries the boy away with him. The boy
is left with friends while the father goes away to Australian
gold fields. The mother gets a divorce and marries again.
Years pass; the father is not heard from. The girl. Hazel,
has taken her stepfather's name and the boy, Jack, has been
adopted by the Browns. Jack and Hazel are visiting the
beach together, but have not met. Jack saves her from the
undertow and they fall in love. The day of the wedding.
Jack's father returns. He claims the boy as his son. Hazel's
mother recognizes him as her husband. Hazel and Jack,
who have just been married, are brother and sister. The
situation is terrible. It is powerfully interpreted and com-
mendable as a sternly moral picture.
"Her Sister" (Rex), October 19. — The early scenes in this
picture are set in or about an old farm house, and the human
values in the situation are brought out very clearly. The
older sister is home on a vacation from her city work. The
younger sister has the washtubs and the churn to look after.
She wants the big sister to take her to the city when she
goes back. The older sister won't do this and some weeks
later, the girl runs away. In all this part of the picture
there is only one break from naturalness. It was by
night when the girl ran away; yet the family horse had its
head out of the barn window as though it were day. In the
second half of the picture the story becomes very romantic,
but it is not so convincing; in fact only a very strange
train of circumstances could make it possible. The girl
who ran away became a famous dancer and the fiance of
the older sister is attracted by her. In all this time the
sisters haven't known anything about each other. The older
sister is astonished to find who the dancer is. However,
the scenes, separately, are perfectly set, conducted and acted.
and are also full of truth. The picture is worth seeing fur
its many good qualities.
"Bill Pays His Debts" (Lux), October 21. — It doesn't look
very promising for Bill's creditors. He happens to find a
stray bear, which he brings home to his rooms. The bear
does many amusing things.
"Henpecked Bertie Goes Fishing" (Lux), October 20. —
Bertie's wife wouldn't let him out of her sight; but she went
off to sleep and Bertie and a friend rigged up a dummy to
hold the fishing rod, and he and his friend slipped away to
have a good time at the Casino. The ending is very amusing.
It's a novel, laughter-giving farce, with pretty backgrounds.
"The Lovers' Ruse" (Solax), October 18. — The mother of
the two pretty Bougow girls, full of aches and pains and very
ill-tempered, makes it unpleasant for her daughter's lovers.
So the first lover dresses as a highwayman and the second
saves her; then the second dresses up as a black bear and
the first saves her. Then both receive the reward pro-
\erbially accorded to the brave. It isn't slow; but neither
is it very sensible or human.
"A Corner in Criminals" (Solax), October 18. — A news-
paper storj' that happens while the circulation of the paper
grows — that is one of the jokes of the picture which recounts
the scheme of the star police-reporter to get Willets, an
escaped convict. It is a rattling good burlesque.
"Three Daughters of the West" (American), October 16.
— This picture opens with a fine scene. Cows are feeding
in the foreground, and beyond them sweeps one of those
broad, billow-like hills of the prairie lands. Five rustlers
ride over its crest and try to stampede the cattle, but are
beaten off. There is nothing novel in the framework of the
storj'. The three daughters of the ranch owner are in
danger of being captured by the bandit rustlers and are
saved by the cowboys. There is, how^ever, novelty in many
of the incidents and these are shown as in places that over-
look a grand and interesting country. It is well acted, as is
to be expected, and makes an interesting Western picture,
worth seeing.
"The Caves of La Jolla" (American), October 16. — These
caves were made by wave action. It is a beautiful seaside
scenic.
"The Lonely Range" (American), October 19. — The
young man and w-ife had taken a homestead far out on a
lonely part of the range and the wife felt the monotony of
it greatly. The young husband, on his way to look up
cattle, found a hurt stranger and left him at the cabin with
his wife. W'hen this stranger was rested and recovered, he
departed, but carried the wife with him as far as the post-
office. A friend of the husband, seeing the two riding away
together, told, and the husband, not finding the wife at home,
becomes an outlaw. Not till after he is arrested does he
get the wife's letter telling him that she had gone home only
till after the round-up. It is a well-acted and fairly inter-
esting Western; but it doesn't deserve special notice.
"A Girl and a Spy" (Champion), October 16. — This spy
fell in love with a Confederate general's daughter, but was
caught in the act of making notes for the Union commander.
One will say: Only a genius can save him. Genius ignores
difficulties; that is what the producer of this picture has
done. It has a quality that makes a certain kind of exciting
— yes, and heart-warming — picture.
"Circumstantial Evidence" (Champion), October 18. — The
girl sent away the two rivals and promised to marry the
one who could make the first fortune. One becomes a cashier
in a bank, the other a ranch foreman. Both write poetry
home to Bessie. The foreman's employer comes with him
to the city. There is a shortage in the bank and the cashier
has to make it up. The employer of the other lover has
much money and tells the foreman that if he should die it
is to be his. The cashier knows the man has this money
and shoots him for it. Before he dies he tells the police
that the owner of the pistol in his pocket is guilty, evidently
thinking that the thief was his own foreman, for he was
carrying his weapon. The foreman is arrested and the
cashier is on the jurj- that tries him. The strain is too great
and the guilty man confesses. The story has to be watched
very closely to be understood; but it is well acted. It is
very interesting.
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"A Lucky Change" iKclair). < )ctol)fr 16. — One of the qual-
ities uiR- i> likely to tinil in Eclair pictures is k<»mI. intelli-
gent acting; the players conduct thcmsi-lves like luiinan
bein(;s even in farce conu'dies. This is a farce coimMJy, hut
one that is tilleil with delightful htiinati nature and has very
good comedy in its situation. When the girl's father found
that there was a ytuinK man around, he got a governess, one
of the snap-dragon kiiWwi "lo wore goggles. The girl induced
her governess to chati^^i the way she fixed her hair and—
Presto! she \v;is a pretty woman. Of course, Papa had to
fall in love with the governess; of course, there was a double
wedding, but in the way it is brought about there is iiuicli
fun. It isn't a [)icture to make people roar with laughter,
but It is one to aiinisi' and i)Iease them.
"Uncle Peter's Ruse" (Imp), October ifi. — Uncle Peter
was a negrf>. His master, a Southern othcer, was in the
homestead and his presence was surmised by the I'nion sol-
diers who discovered a C S. A. cavalry glove on the door-
step. Uncle Peter's ruse was this: He gave out that the
Confederate soldier had come home, but had died of small-
pox. Uncle Peter, to make sure the ruse would work, ordered
a coffin. The soldiers saw that this was securely nailed
down. They left the room to dig a grave and the Confed-
erate escaped. Uiule Peter weighted the coflin, which the
soldiers took out and buried. The ))icture is interesting and
amusing.
"The Aggressor" (Imp), October 19. — There is nothing
pleasant in this terrible situation, but it is portrayed with
great strength by three very good players. The prospector
is so ugly that his wile determines to leave him. .\s she is
about to go, she meets another prospector, who asks her
for a drink of water. While he is in the cabin he notices
that something is wrong, and the woman tells him how
things stand. He says, "Let me be your guide," and they
go away together. The husband comes back to the empty
cabin, finds the wife gone and the butt of the mans cigar,
and, with drawn revolver, follows. The stranger, meanwhile,
has fallen and is unconscious when the husband reaches the
spot. He takes the fallen man home, nurses him back to
health and forces him to fight. The stranger's shot kills him.
The man's wife then turns against the stranger. The parts
of the wife and of the stranger are interpreted with much
intelligence and are especially strong portrayals.
'The Lost Kerchief" (Yankee), October 16. — Marie had
invited her friend Mable to visit her, but before she got
there she .spent an afternoon seeing Palisade Park. By
chance. Marie's brother was there that afternoon and picked
up a handkerchief which he thought Mable had dropped. He
followed her all about the park, but couldn't be persuaded
that it wasn't hers, and at length she had him arrested. His
chasing her down the shoots and around the scenic railway
was funny for the first few scenes, but soon became a bore.
So much so. that the scene in Marie's parlor later, when the
two are introduced, and. when all has been explained, fall
in love, had lost a good deal of what, under happier condi-
tions, would have been good humor. It is the same kind of
a comic character picture as "The Goodnatured Man," of
this same company, some weeks ago. As entertainment, it
is so so.
'The Man Who Came Back" (Yankee), October 20. — He
came hack into the human family of men and women. He
w-as a rich man's son and his weakness, after his father gave
him marching orders, led downward through very unpleas-
ant places. He was brought to himself by a little girl and
her big sister, who were kind to him. a tramp. He asked his
father for another chance, and made good. The romantic
ending scene is pleasing in its sepia tone. The whole is well
acted, human and commendable. It's a good picture.
"A Western Bride" (Bison). October 17.— The well-known
peculiarities of Bison pictures will be found in this one: but
there is no accent on the rough side of life. It seems to
be. in general outlines, true to life in the West. Two genera-
tions live in the picture and it seems to have been the pic-
ture's intention to show a decided growth in civilization,
while the younger generation was growing up. A young
wife is forced by her husband's brutality to leave him, and
becomes the mother of a child and dies. The sheriff adopts
the baby, who grows up to be a likelv young girl. The
pretty marriage scene in the old sheriff's cabin, when thi-
girl and a fine young Westerner are wed is seen by the girl's
erring father, who is now a bandit, and it brings him to a
sense of his guilt, and he decides to reform. The picture
has iTiuch in it to be commended. It gives a pleasant im-
pression. It is not especially artistic.
"A Warrior's Treachery" (Bison). October 20.— The earlv
scenes show that the warrior is jealous and. a little later.
when the braves are out on the war trail, he slips back un-
seen and abducts White Swan, the girl, by force. When her
absence is disctnered and the chief return*, a warrior is sent
out to find him. This man is wounded bv the abductor, who.
in the fight, is knocked «iown by White Swan. This
picture is competently produced and lia« pretty background*.
It is a very fair picture of its kind.
"The Yarn of Baby's Shirt" (Powers). 17.— It's a
yarn all riglii. I. tit 11 Iitiiiks out a roar rr. It's a
story of a darkey pickaninny whose maitiiii> made him a
new shirt of thick yarn and when it wa* almost finished
tried it on. She was called back to the kitchen. The little
darkey brother needed string for his kite. He never noticed
that the big ball he "swiped" was still attached tf> the shirt.
.•\s the yarn was fed to the kite the shirt unraveled, till there
was only a band aroiiml the kill's breast, and the kid dis-
appeared, went up with the kite .\ farmer had to gun for
the kite to get the kid. It's a winner surely.
"Delivering Mail by Aeroplane" (Powers). October 17. —
Pictures an interesting experiment recently made by the
U. S. Postofficc on Lopg Island. It is instructive and worth
seeing.
"A Vaudeville Headliner" (Powers). October 17. — A clown
and an acrobat give in this picture an exhibition of very
clever tumbling.
"The Satyr and the Lady" (Thanhouser). October 20. —
The artist was painting a picture to be called "The Satyr and
the Lady "; he had a very pretty lady, but f>nly a mechanical
satyr which he thought unsatisfactory, so he hired a lower
East Side peddler The peddler's little half-starved girl fthe
Thanhouser Kid) is glad of the things to eat that the poor
man's wages buy, but the job comes to an end. A few
months later, the man, dying, writes to the beautiful model
who posed with him, asking her to look after his child. when
he is gone. The letter is given to her while at a party and
she leaves the gay scene at once to investigate. She finds
the old man dead, and takes the ragged girl home with her.
"The Awakening of Jack Clark" (Powers), October 21. —
"I'm tired of you; go back to your people." That is what
Jack said to the little, trusting squaw whom he had bought.
A white girl had come into the neighborhood. Jack gets
sick of fever. The white girl won't go in his cabin for fear
of contagion. When Jack awakes he finds that the little
squaw has been true to him and has come back and nursed
him through his sickness. Jack doesn't want anything more
to do with the white girl. It is an interesting picture.
'The Town Marshal" (Nestor). October iS.—.\ whimsical
comedy of .American village life, with the village marshal
and another veteran as rivals for the love of the heroine's
aunt. This aunt didn't like the girl's sweetheart and played
a very unpleasant trick on him. He gets even. There is a
comic, blank cartridge duel between the two elderly lovers. It
is nearly all amusing, and is likelj' to be a popular picture.
The Staten Island backgrounds are delightful in setting forth
stories in which such characters as these figure.
"The Temptations of St. Anthony" (.Ambrosio). October
18. — This picture, by means 01 very ~killful handling, makes
the temptation of this saint, who had left his luxurious home
and his feasts and fled to the desert in repentance, very
effective, and yet maintains the high religious atmosphere
that the story demands. The beautiful women who sur-
rounded St. .Anthony in his cave are not shown at once. We
see first ugly creatures with long filthy claws and these
are changed into the lascivious, soft, white arms. But we
cannot forget the claws underneath and look upon them
with a full realization of the horror in the truth of the scene.
The picture in all its parts isn't handled so wisely. For
one instance, in the picture of the conversion both of the
St. .Anthony and. later, of the woman who had been his
mistress, the repentant one throws away his or her jewelry
and the people grab it with seeming greed. Now these
people are dressed and act as though they were Christians.
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Manufacturers Advance Notes
"OUTWITTING PAPA"— (Essanay).
Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
A laugh-raising farce comedy, "Outwitting Papa." hy Es-
sanay. is bound to give picture fans a good run for their
money, after its release, which will be some time in Novem-
ber. It is the product of the Essanay Western company,
but its story and characters are not typical of the West;
they may be found in any section.
The title alone conveys the impression of mirthful situ-
ations and slam-bang action, just as it also makes one
scent a series of love scrapes. It is a case of an only daugh-
ter, young and pretty, defying her father by accepting the
attentions of a young man.
There is nothing against this young man, in particular,
but he is persona non grata to the irate parent. The lover
is fearless in pressing his suit and he has the temerity to
pour his tale of love into the girl's ear, right beneath the
open window of the old man's study. In the midst of their
bliss the girl screams and the young man groans, as he
watches her being slowly drawn up through the window,
by the strands of hair over which he has rhapsodized.
Please remember that "Outwitting Papa" is a farce
comedy and that almost anything — sane or insane — -is allow-
able, in order to keep up the flow of laughter.
The lovesick damsel is still more harshly treated amid
the interior scenes. Her angry father acts the part of a
cyclone in her room, tearing photographs and demolishing
bric-a-brac in an abandon of rage. While he leaves the
room for an instant, the girl writes a letter to her lover
requesting him to arrange for an elopement. She is sign-
ing this letter when her father re-enters. He secures and
reads the note. Then he adds to it the paragraph. "If you
succeed in eloping in three weeks, she is yours." and mails
it to the lover. Workmen are then immediately brought
to the girl'^ room and the vvindc)ws and doors are securely
fastened with steel bars. She is then locked in and her
father carries the key.
Now follows the outwitting of papa, in which a severe
toothache paved the waj' to his downfall. The dentist on
whom he calls makes an appointment for the following
morning. The forlorn lover happens to call on the dentist
just as papa is about to leave, and unperceived by the latter.
He and the dentist are old college mates. He persuades
the dentist to permit him to act as his assistant on the mor-
row, explaining his love affair and showing how he intends
to outwit his future father-in-law. The dentist consents.
The lover contrives to send his sweetheart a note, in
which he instructs her to simulate severe toothache, so that
her father may have her accompany him to the dentist. This
she does successfully. When they arrive at the dentist's
office, she recognizes her lover, despite his disguise, but her
father does not. When the latter is placed in the chair he
is given a harmless anesthetic, which keeps him insensible
for some time. On awakening he reads a card placed in
Scene from "Outwitting Papa" (Essanay).
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his hand, which infurins him that his (luiiKl<tt'r and lover will
be foiMKi at the home of the Rev Harold Smith.
There is just a little rude handimj.; nl the insensible man
by the liiver, in the anesthetic scene, thai not even farce
comedy will permit I omedy. be it ever so farcical, is
so closely allied with lauKhtcr and lightheadedness, that it
must never be alloyed with elements that forcibly appeal
to our scn>e tif justice.
ANOTHER KALEM RAILROAD STORY,
"Business on the K 1. & M. K. I\ has uot been very active for
some time, but recently the operatinn crew Kot busy, with
the result that more of those railroad pictures are soon to
be releasctl by the Kalem Company. .Among them is one
entitled "The KuKineer's DauKhter," an<l the picture fan-i
who went into ecstasies of deliKht over "The Runaway En-
gine" will be more than delit,jhied with this latest production
It is some novelty in the way of picture makinx to witness
the operation of u railroad by motion picture players. Real
engines running on a regular railroad, driven by engineers
and liremcn who an- familiar with the job and look the part
imparts a kind of realism impossible to any other form of
dramatic portrayal other than the photoplay.
Some of the versatility of the photoplayer is shown in
plays of this character. In this particular picture the man
who plays the i>art of engineer actually runs the engine:
in fact, the entire operating force of the K I, & M mad
seem to be onto their job^
THANHOUSER GETTING LOCAL COLOR.
Near Lake (ieorge to be mrjre exact, several miles north,
in the wilds of the .Vdirondacks — standi an old blockhouse
which is said to be more than two hundred year* old. This
house is at present inhabited by a family of three — an old
man of nincty-tivc, his wife of ninety and a young son of
iorty-live. who, the mother says, is still too young to get
married.
The house was also inhabited by the father, of the head
of the family in possession now. The hoiisr »i:owU jn the
locality described in James ■Fenim<rre Cooj I, "The
Last i>f the Mohicans." V\hen the Thanho': k Com-
pany sojourned for nearly a month in this reKion to get a
true setting lor the production of t Ooper's novel, they came
upon this interesting trio.
The old man has never been in New York, nor has his
wife, but the "young" son made the trip and speaks of his
experience in the "big city" with considerable awe. He in-
Sccne from "The Engineer's Daughter" (Kalem).
The story is simple: Jack Sinclair, an inspector on the
road, meets and falls in love with the daughter of one of
the engineers. His interest in the girl is not appreciated
by the father, who turns the young man down. The lovers
elope on a "speeder" and the father gives cha.^e ><n his
engine. You will be interested in this chase as well as in
the ruse by which the elopers elude the irate parent by tak-
ing a sidetrack and hiding among the bushes along the right
of way while papa goes tearing by on the main line.
The elopers then take the back track for town. The
engineer evidently gives up the chase and is returning de-
feated when he sees a handkerchief lying beside the rails.
He climbs down and picks it up and discovers that it be-
longs to his daughter: then he realizes that he has been
tricked and that tlie young folks are on their way back. He
again gives chase and is about to overtake the runaways
when there is a "slide" and a mass of trees, rocks and rub-
bish tumbles from the bank overhanging the tracks, effec-
tually putting an end to the pursuit.
In the meantime the elopers have visited the justice of the
peace and. when papa tinds them, the only thing left for
him to do is to give the blessing, which he does.
Good photography, plenty of action and that singular
fascination which goes with all good railroad pictures will
arouse plenty of enthusiasm when this picture is thrown on
the screen
Those Old Timers.
formed his inquisitive guests that he sat up all night looking
out of his hotel window watching thfej^^excifement and listen-
ing to the noise of "the gay white way."
It was very hard to make the old man understand about
motion pictures. He had never seen one in his life and
when it was explained to him that the Thanhouser players
were at that very moment working on a moving picture pro-
duction of Coopers "Last of the Mohicans," he was beside
himself with wonder and incredulity. The son. however,
had already been initiated. In fact, he was enthusiastic and
offered to assist the Thanhouser outfit.
He knew of a number of places which are said to he the
exact spots to which Cooper alludes. Naturally the Than-
houser players were glad to avail themselves of his good
offices. He showed them scenes, the natural beauty of
which engendered a feeling akin to bewilderment They
were dazzled by this display of nature's splendor and beauty.
The directors and camera men eagerly went to work and
staged amidst this scenic paradise a large portion of the
"Last of the Mohicans." which is to be released by the Than-
houser Company Friday. November lo.
The exhibitors and the public will have this young man
to thank for the authenticity of the scenery, and the fidelity
of the reproduction
\\ ork has been started on a set of tilms to advertise the
city of Detroit. Mich. Besides the public buildings, parks
and city dcpanments, there will be included views of some of
the larger industrial plants, especially some of the best known
automobile factories.
EZ ADVXHTISEXE>-r ON PAGE 262.
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THE MOVING PICTUHH: WORLD
"AUNT JANE'S LEGACY" (Lubin).
The fortune lumter when he searches for gold in the matri-
monial mountains under the guise of love always has the
well-deserved hisses of the gallery. In "Aunt Jane's Legacy,"
a Lubin comedy which will soon be released, two fortune
hunters "get the hook" and love triumphs.
Aunt Jane, a wealthy old maid, possessed the fortune; her
niece, Bessie Elkins, who lived with her, possessed beauty;
Dick Worthing wanted to possess Bessie; Aunt Jane's
nephews, Jack and Paul, wanted to possess Aunt Jane's
money. Auntie suspected Dick Worthing of being a fortune
hunter — which he was not — and she gave notice that she
would leave her property half to Bessie and half to the best
of her two nephews.
Scene from "Aunt Jane's Legacy" (Lubin).
Jack and Paul immediately set out to prove, each, that he
was the best. Paul locked his brother in his room so that
he might appear alone at Aunt Jane's. Jack escaped and
arrived about as quickly as Paul. Then each began to show
how thoughtful, unselfish and generally lovable he was. In
their efiforts they got into all kinds of laughable scrapes. Un-
fortunately for them. Aunt Jane was the unintended victim
several times. Meanwhile Dick and Bessie were carrying on
their wooing, not caring where Aunt Jane's money went.
Finally Jack and Paul made it so uncomfortable for Aunt
Jane that she had to call in Dick, and that sturdy young man
quickly threw Jack and Paul out. Aunt Jane revised her
will, leaving half to Bessie and half to Dick. Orange blos-
soms and coupon bonds!
PICTURE NEWS.
The picture newspaper continues to grow in interest; there
is no doubt but that the world-wide events as chronicled
by the moving picture is one of the most valuable functions
it discharges. To many people — especially the young — the
newspaper has come to a secondary place and is used as
supplementary to the picture.
To many others who have little time and sometimes little
interest in the newspaper, the pictures have come with a
new and larger meaning, opening up an interest in afTairs
of world-wide importance. The educational advantages which
naturally accrue are deserving of notice, the writer having
proved again and again that interest in the pictures has
caused a growth in knowledge which increases the desire
for further information and greater detail. The regular issue
of the news film is now looked for equally with the regularity
of the paper. If in the cities these appreciative results are
shown, how much more so must they be valued in the rural
and distant communities. Newspapers advertise the number
of their subscribers as a proof of the popularity of their indi-
vidual paper; no paper, however, has assumed the importance
of announcing one million readers, while the picture news
are seen by the tens of millions. Any single w-eek's issue is
of importance from an intelligent standpoint, as it is attract-
ive from a picturesque view.
The most recent issue includes pictures of the raising
of the U. S. Battleship Maine, a sight of which is
sought for by every American. The launching of the
Florida in the Brooklyn Xavy Yard and of the Moreno at
Camden, X. J., are both events of international importance.
The Zeppelin airship in Germany and the Hellen record
flight in Paris are events which chronicle the latest suc-
cesses in aviation. A great oil-well fire in Russia, a city
block destroyed by fire in Philadelphia, with a meeting of
lire chiefs in Milwaukee, where latest firefighting apparatus
was shown, deals with one of the problems of the day.
Herman Obrock, Pathe Cameraman, on the Trail of President
Taft— View Taken in Salt Lake City, with C. W.
Midgley, of Liberty Theater, in Front.
The SuUan of Turkey sending his gifts to the Holy City
of Mecca give light on that strange character, "the unspeak-
able Turk," tnd his — Mohammedan religion. London is rep-
resented by Lord Roberts presenting colors to a famous
regiment, and France by a view of the harbor of Toulon,
showing the battleship Liberie shortly before its destruc-
tion after the manner of the Maine.
Of course, no news written or illustrated would be com-
plete without some knowledge of President Taft. His pres-
ence at the Michigan State Fair is chronicled by a series of
excellent pictures. An interesting addition to one film was
an exhibition of the firing of one of the rapid-firing guns
at Sandy Hook for the benefit of the recent convention of
governors, of whom about about thirty w^ere present.
The loading and firing of the gun four times, out of which
it hit the target three times, is most interesting. The dis-
appearing action of the gun is also admirable. The weekly
picture news is proving the most important attraction
wherever shown.
ECLAIR WILL PICTURE "NICK CARTER" STORIES.
One of the features of the Eclair American product will
be a series of the famous "Nick Carter" stories done in
pictures. Nick Carter was a famous fiction character and his
exploits as a detective gave the stories a wonderful vogue.
The right to use the name in pictures has been secured by
the Eclair Companj- and, though a number of pictures based
on these stories have alreadj- been issued by that company,
the American product, it is claimed, will be quite different
in character and an improvement over an3-thing of the kind
that has been done before.
Ranch owners in Oregon claim it is very hard to obtain
the services of cowboys nowadays on account ot the g^reat
demand for them by the film manufacturers.
RELEASED
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th
^^^
RELEASED \
(Xote: This
released date has been changed from Oct.
26//1
to
25tli.)
THE GREATEST SPORTING FILM OF THE YEAR
"ATHLETICS
VS. GIANTS"
/n
the
"WORLD'S
BASEBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP 1
SERIES of 1911" \
All Licensed Exchanges Exclusively.
ESSANAY FILM MANUFACTURING CO.
CHICAGO,
ILL.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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"HIS DRESS SHIRT."
A Pleasing Comedy for an Early Release by the Imp
Company.
"His Dress Shirt," a forthcoming release of the Imp Com-
pany, is a comedy that will be enjoyed by all classes, as it
is a little tale of domestic life which rings true and the
incidents will be recognized at once by headr> ot house-
holds. In short it is a story of a <iuarrel which end-, with a
laugh and the situations are ludicrous in the extreme. The
trials and tribulations of a young wile, who is a novice
in many of the duties of a housewife, who attempts to please
her exacting husband, furnish the theme and the comedy
is well worked out and staged. \ young husband is in-
vited to a "stag" dinner, which is quite an iniportant function
in the way of businos and pleasure. Unfortunately he has
only one dress shirt, and that i> soiled, and he is at once
c.\t)rciscd. He cautions his wife to send the garment to the
laundry an<l be >ure and have it delivered in time for the
Scene from "His Dress Shirt" (Imp).
dinner. The wife — like many another — had only the kindliest
intentions and the welfare of her husband at heart, but she
received an invitation to go motoring with a friend, and the
shirt, the dinner and all else was forgotten.
The evening of the dinner arrived and the husband began
"fussing." It dawned on the wife instanter that she had been
remiss in her duties — had forgotten to send the shirt to the
laundry. Right then and there she becomes a martyr to
household duties and begins to have trouble. Stealthily she
took the shirt to the kitchen and e>sayed her maiden effort
in the way of a laundress. The result brings the big laugh.
In her inexperienced hands the iron becomes an instrument
of destruction and the shirt is ruined — the iron burning a
hole through the garment. The husband, his face covered
with lather, intrudes and sees the result. The situation is so
ludicrous that he sees the humor of it all and instead of
reprimanding the woman he takes her in his arms — and they
both laugh — a happy and satisfying finale.
SOUVENIR CHINA.
The Royal China Company, of Huntington. \V. Va , is
offering an attractive souvenir tor picture theaters in its
"Dutch Delph Dinner Sets." advertised elsewhere in this
issue of The Moving Picture World. If you are thinking
of using something to stimulate business it might be profit-
able to take a peek at this proposition.
MORMON TEMPLE PICTURES.
Some wcek^ ago it was anntjunc d that a complete »et of
views of the intcrmr of the famous Mormon Temple at Salt
Lake City, Utah, had been surrrptitioutiy taken and that the
world was about to see, for the lirst time, the bcautic» of
that carefully guarded edifice, l-or a time the ncwspaperB
were full of stones regarding the taking of thote pictures. It
was stated by J'resident Smith, of the Mormon Church, that
an attempt had been made to levy blackmail upon the church
by the persons claiming to have pictures of the interior of
the temple, but that he proposed to frustrate the designs of
those persons by giving to the public a complete and genuine
set of j)ictures of the interif)r of that edifice.
President Smith has made good his promise. Contracts
have been made with the Levi t'onipany, of New York City,
to reproduce on slides the complete series of genuine views
of the temple. The photograi)hs are described as being the
finest possible to produce. .X^ they were taken under the
direction of the otVicers of the Mormon Church and as every
facility was afforded .expert photographers to secure these
vievv.s, there i> little rof)m for doubt of their excellence. The
views were taken by a large camera and all the wonderful
and hitherto unpublished beauties of those sacred precincts
have been reproduced with great exactness.
Full particulars regarding the number of slides in this
series and the date of release will be found in the Levi
Company's advertisement on another page. This series
should make the greatest picture feature that has been
offered to exhibitors up to the present time, and the Levi
Company is to be congratulated upon their good fortune in
securing them.
POINTS ABOUT 1912 MODEL MOTIOGRAPH.
The Enterprise Optical Mfg. Co. takes pleasure in an-
nouncing to the trade in general that their 1912 Model is
now ready. The most important changes in the 1012 Model
over those of former ones will be found in the intermittent
movement or framing device, and in the full metal equip-
ment, the wooden base board having been entirely discarded
on the Xo. \-.K models of the Motiograph.
The manner in which the lamphouse is now mounted per-
mits of the use of this metal board in conjunction with the
lamphouse as a spot light, a feature very greatly appreciated
by some of the large houses who have difficulty in securing
a satisfactory spot on an extremely long throw. With the
Motiograph lamphouse so arranged as to lower or raise it
without disturbing the set of the machine as wanted for the
picture, and by the use of a tin slide with a hole punched
of any desired size, a very satisfactory spot can be had by
dropping a tinted glass into the slide carrier with this tin
slide and securing any color effect desired.
The makers of the Motiograph have also designed, and are
now prepared to furnish, a full metal adjustable operator's
.seat, which may be fitted to all of the 1911 and 1912 models,
and when not in use can be dropped completely out of the
way, the price of which is $5.00 when ordered with a Motio-
graph equipment.
Another very strong move by this company is the furnish-
ing, as an extra item, their well-known Professional Rewind
when ordered with a Motiograph equipment for only $10.00
above the cost of the machine.
For those desiring to use a motor, this company has. as
is well known, been furnishing motors for some years past,
but they have now designed a plate with screws for fastening
the motor to the lower half of the swivel at the top of the
pedestal directly under and in line with the motor pulley on
the mechanism. This plate is furnished without charge when
the motor is ordered with the full Motiograph equipment,
including the motor attachment.
.An advance catalog is now being prepared and should be
ready for mailing by the end of this week. This is free for
the asking.
SEE ADVERTISFME>'T ON PAGE 2^
298
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Gertrude Houlberg, of the Royal Theater, Copenhagen. Paul Reumert, of the Royal Theater, Copenhagen.
GREAT NORTHERN PHOTOPLAYERS.
Xotc — .Augusta Blade and Holgar Hofman, whose portraits were published last week (Oct. 21), are members ot the
Great Northern Stock Co.
AMERICAN TO HAVE NEW PLAYERS.
The American Film Manufacturing Company makes the
interesting announcement that several new faces will appear
in its productions of the near future. This is right in line
with the new policy of the American and the recent changes
in its office force.
The American believes that the introduction of new play-
ers will inject an enthusiasm into its films not possible where
the same troupe is continuously used. It is thought that
the change will be welcome to the many users of .American
pictures, as there is a steady growing objection on the part
of exchanges to the same cast e\cry week. Exhibitors are
complaining that the similarity in features of the leaders
often has a tendency to divert business on the assumption
that the patron has already seen the him. The .American
intends to be the first to recognize this principle and, in its
efforts to produce the most acceptable line of films, has
already arranged with several high-salaried principals. They
are expected to take up the work very shortly at the com-
pany's Western studio in El Canjon Valley, California.
The American has made other important changes of late.
Mr. R. R. Nehls, one of the best known men in the Western
field, has recently joined the forces as manager.
The American has also added a new publicity manager in
Omer F. Doud, a well-known Chicago advertising man.
The new building now being erected by the .American
promises to be a masterpiece of its kind. It will be situated
along the Lake shore on one of the most valuable land sites
in Chicago.
THE NATIONAL PROGRAM.
Considerable curiosity' throughout the country is mani-
fested in the program that is being advertised by the Na-
tional Film Distributing Company, as our correspondence
amply testifies. .Are the}- in a position to fulfill their prom-
ises? .Are the brands of film they advertise real and are
they as good as they claim? So as to satisfactorily answer
these and other inquiries, two members of the Moving Pic-
ture World's staff visited the National headquarters one day
this week and were regaled with the view of about ic.ooo feet
of film of both .\merican and European manufacture, and
can truthfully say that some of it was well above the average
of that on the market today and all of it was well up to the
average. .Among the reels shown were several from Eu-
ropean manufacturers whose names are new in this country.
.As specimens of photographic excellence and general tech-
nique, these could hardly be excelled. These subjects also
have been carefully selected as to their suitability to .Amer-
ican tastes, and the stories were good and the acting and
settings fully up to the highest .American standards. While
this could not be truthfully said about the domestic reels,
yet we were agreeably surprised at the general quality, and
those who adopt the National exclusive program will have
no occasion to apologize to their patrons for the character
of the performance. Ne.xt week we shall review at length
such National pictures as we have seen and give some im-
portant details as to the personnel and purpose of the Com-
pany. We understand that B. E. Clements is handling the
distribution of the films and that he has taken offices in the
vicinity of Herald Square, New York City, where he will
conduct an exchange.
NEWS BRIEFS.
"The James Boys" film was recently exhibited at a local
Dallas, Texas, nickelodeon, but was quickly removed w'hen
the Dallas Board of Censorship learned of it.
♦ ♦ *
Moving pictures of the Cornell College football team in
practice have been taken.
♦ * *
Mr. S. L. Warner has just returned from Montreal. Can.,
after a three weeks' engagement at the Princess Theater with
Dante's Inferno. Mr. Warner's reports show that Dante
was witnessed by 45,000 persons during the three weeks it
was retained at the Princess, at an admission price of 25c
to 75c.
♦ * *
Pittsburgh Correspondent: No. it's "Two Orphans'' on
three reels; not "Three Orphans" on two reels.
SIBLEY GOES IT ALONE.
Homer W. Sibley has taken offices in the Gaiety Theater.
Building. 46th Street and Broadway. New York City, and
will conduct an agency for entertainers and picture theater
people on his own hook. Mr. Sibley's long experience in
this line fits him to handle it with satisfaction to his patrons.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
'O
OCTOBER 30th
The
Van Ousten
Jewels
An intensfly dramatic
story of a theft through
hypnotic influence.
TONED & TINTED
Code *' Jewel*'*
YANKEE
NOVEMBER 3rd
At
Daisy Farm
An original drdma amid
beautiful rural setting.
TONED & TINTED
Code "Fiirm*'
FILM CO.
S4i e. 32iiil St.. New York City
LUX FILMS
The Films the txhibitor Demands
Released Friday, Oct. 27. 19)1
Bill, His Wife and
the Water
Comedy Length 455 ft.
A veritable whirlwind of excite-
ment. Funniest of the season.
Don't miss it.
BERTIE
and His Rivals
Comedy Length 472 ft.
DitTerent from the ordinary class
of humorous films.
10 East 15th St. New York City
^TcUpKon* 3427 StuTTMant
Sold OqIv Throofh
MOTION PtCTLRE DISTRIBUTINQ and SALES COMPANY
OM.Y E.\<rMA> U.\W STOCK I SED
PROMISES
arc not always fulfilled ; sometimes they arc
broken outriflfht, soDu-timcs they J^^K/Op ini
fO.Ml'KO.MISES.
Rl-1.\ has alwav!! jjivcn more, not less, tlian il
promised. I lit' first time it will ez'cr have made
A BreacK of FaitK
will iic on llnnxia\. ' 'cIoIkt 2<»tli.
Tlioiitrh it sound- like ■{ ]);ira'l'>x. i>iir
"Breach of Faith"
will only increase and strengthen your faith in
the grand branrl.
It's a talc of strong Latin love and lust and hate
and heat; a broken vow and broken hearts; it's a
voice from desert wastes, the cry of a desolate
heart. .And the sun breaks through in the end. in
the traditional Rex manner.
You are committinK a Breach of Faith if you
don't get
"A BREACH OF FAITH"
REX
MOTION PICTURE
MASTERPIECE CO.
5 73 Eleventh Avenue
New YorK City
Sales Company says the title is the nearest Rex
can get to
"A BREACH OF FAITH"
300
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Through His Wife's Picture (Comedy).. 530
BIOGRAPH— The Inventor's Secret (Comedy) 468
KALEM — A Prisoner of Mexico (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— The Scandal Mongers (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— The Traitor (Dramatic)
P.^THE— Nomadic Tribes in El Kantara, Algeria (Sc.).iooo
SELIG— Coals of Fire (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Foolishness of Jealousy (Comedy) 1000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 191 1,
EDISON— A Day at West Point Military Academy,
N. Y. (Topical)
ESSANAY— The Tricked Trickster (Comedy)
ESSANAY— The Family Pet Revenge (Comedy) 1000
GAUMONT— Jimmie in Love (Comedy) 555
GAUMONT— The Ostrich Plume Industry, France (Ind.) 428
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 43 (Topical)
SELIG— Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor (Dramatic) ...1000
VITAGRAPH— Wig Wag (Comedy) 1000
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1911.
EDISON— The Fairies' Banquet (Comedy) 400
EDISON — How the Telephone Came to Town (Com.) 600
ECLIPSE— A Woman's Slave (Dramatic) 950
ESSANAY— Athletics vs. Giants (Topical) 1000
KALEM — The Last Freight Car (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— The Tars Ashore (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — Revolution in a Bachelor's Club (Comedy) ... 1000
VITAGRAPH— Aunt Huldah, Matchmaker (Comedy) .. 1000
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Long Road (Dramatic) 999
ESSANAY — Two Many Engagements (Comedy) 1000
LUBIN — A Rural Conqueror (Comedy) 1000
MELIES — A Gypsy Bride (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — In Frontier Days (Western Drama) 1000
SELIG — Lost in the Jungle (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 1911.
EDISON — An Island Comedy (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY— Pals (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM— The Peril of the Plains (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Mother Is Strong on Hypnotism (Comedy) . 470
P.\THE — Logging and Milling in Sweden (Scenic) ... 320
PATHE — Funeral in Annam (Scenic) 200
SELIG — A Painter's Idyl (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Kitty and the Cowboys (Dramatic) ...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 1911.
EDISON— The Kid from the Klondyke (Western Dr.) . looo
ESSANAY — The Forester's Plea (Western Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT— Fridolin (Dramatic) 578
GAUMONT — The Principality of Monaco (Scenic) ... 400
PATHE— Saved by the Flag (Dramatic)
VITAGRAPH — Regeneration (Dramatic) 1000
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY. OCTOBER 30th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Love in the Hills (Dramatic) 998
K.ALEM — For Her Brother's Sake (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — Somebody's Mother (Dramatic) 1000
C. G. P. C. — Grandfather's Violin (Dramatic) 754
C. G. P. C. — A Burlesque Bullfight (Comic) 210
SELIG — Little Injin (Comedy-Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Captain Barnacle, Diplomat (Dramatic) 1000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st, 1911.
EDISON — The Reform Candidate (Dramatic) 1000
ESS.ANAY — Outwitting Papa (Comedy) 1000
GAUMONT — The Widower (Dramatic) 1020
PATHE — Pathe's Weekly No. 44 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — Captain Brand's Wife (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Madge of the Mountains (Dramatic) .1000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER ist, 1911.
EDISON — The Rise and Fall of Weary Willie (Com.).. 1000
ECLIPSE — Trapped (Dramatic) 975
KALEM — The Greatest of Engineering Feats (Edu.) ..
KALEM— The Plot Against Bertie (Comedy)
LUBIN — A Gay Time in Atlantic City (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — Love Moulds Labor (Dramatic) 941
VITAGRAPH — Southern Soldier's Sacrifice (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1911,
BIOGRAPH — A Victim of Circumstances (Comedy).. 382
BIOGRAPH— Their First Divorce Case (Comedy) .... 616
ESSANAY— The Right John Smith (Comedy) 364
ESSANAY — Hi Feather at the Fair (Comedy) 636
LUBIN — One on Reno (Comedy-Drama) 1000
MELIES — Right or Wrong? (Dramatic) 360
MELIES — Mexican As It Is Spoken (Comedy) 590
PATHE — A Sioux Lover's Strategy (Dramatic) 899
SELIG — The Inner Mind (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1911.
EDISON — The Girl and the Motor Boat (Dramatic) ..1000
ESSANAY- — Bill Bumper's Bargain (Comedy) 1000
KALEM — The Price of Ambition (Dramatic)
C. G. P. C. — An Episode Under Henri III (Dramatic).. 968
SELIG — His First Long Trousers (Comedy) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Gossip (Comedy) 1000
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. 1911.
EDISON — Love and Hatred (Western Drama) 1000
ESSANAY — The Outlaw Deputy (Western Drama) ...1000
GAUMONT — The Jesting Princess (Dramatic) 487
LUBIN — The Mexican (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — The Coward (American Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH — A Message from Beyond (Dramatic) .1000
i
A SONG NOVELTY FOR LICENSED EXHIBITORS,
There has been a very cute song written about Master
Kenneth Casey, the well-known Vitagraph juvenile actor.
In these days when the moving picture actor is coming into
his own and receiving recognition of his work from the
public, this song which is entitled, "The Moving Picture
Boy," will no doubt be received as a welcome novelty by
managers of Licensed picture houses.
A former song which was published by the Vitagraph
Company, direct, entitled "The Vitagraph Girl" and featuring
Miss Florence Turner, was warmly received by audiences
everywhere, all of whom were eager to secure copies of it.
In the case of "The Moving Picture Boy," the personality
of Master Kenneth Casey will at once arouse an interest in
it on the part of the moving picture patrons, and no doubt
the demand for it will be very strong, merely on account
of his pleasing personality. But the song does not depend
altogether upon that. The music is tuneful and catchy and
the words are exceedingly cute and clever. The song moves
along with a lively swing while the words carry an interest
that is always pleasing, dealing with the life of a moving
picture boy seen from his own point of view.
The cover of the song is nicely done up in three colors
and shows nine photos of Master Kenneth Casey in several
of his various roles. A large portrait of the young gentle-
man adorns the center of the cover as will be seen by refer-
ring to page 301, where the song is advertised this week.
There is also a facsmile of the chorus, music and words, and
piano players are advised to run it over, after which they
will find that the song contains merits of its own. The song
is published by M. A. Casey at 2897 Fulton Street, Brooklyn,
N. Y. These copies are to be sold to houses showing licensed
film at the rate of $6 in hundred lots and $5 in 500 lots, and
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Correspondents axe advised that no attention will be paid inquiries which
do not grive the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the question as to whether or not they are married.
Mo inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Many correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
READEB. — Wc have no Information in the matter, but will look It up.
L. H. J. — Since the lady Is In the Biogruph company, we presume that
her nninp Is .Tune Doe. It is the best that can be done.
A SUBSCRIBER. — Why not get somethlnf; more original for a nom de
plume? It WHS Leo Delaney, and not Maurice Costello, who played the lead
In the Vitagraph's "The Stumbling Klock." They look very much alike, so
your Indecision is not remarkable.
JAMES M. — Spike, In "Spike Shannon's Last Fight," was not a prize fighter
at all, but Gilliert M. Anderson, who Is a pretty promising white hope, only
he has more fun playing sheriff with the Essanay players.
0. L. G. — The sum of our investigation appears to be that some Lubln
films are seen at the Proctor houses and some at Keith's, but which and
when and where, no man knoweth at present. The sixth release and the
split of Keith & Proctor, appears to have muddled the matter of schedules.
MISS EMMA B. — Miss Violet Hemming is at present appearing under the
management of Llebler & Co. In "The Deep Purple." Address her In care
of The Deep Purple Co., Theater, Chicago. 111.
M. B. — The National Company does not reply to our Inquiry, but it does
not appear that their program Is being used In this city.
T. B. — Why not write the company direct, stating what you want. The
address may be obtained from their advertisement in this issue.
H. J. R. — We cannot obtain the names of the scenario authors you ask for.
INDIGNANT. — Three reels In half an hour is six minutes slower than we
have seen it done. But you don't have to go to the hurry up house. Seek
some more satisfying theater.
AUTHOR. — We must courteously decline to consider scenarios.
PUZZLED. — This is an easy one. When the Vltagraph made t)ut three
releases a week you stood one chance in three of getting .Miss Turner as
one of the players. Now it is five to one that you get one of the other re-
leases. Miss Turner works as hard as she can. She is not dead, but on the
contrary, very much alive, and the busiest little woman in the busy Vita-
graph studios.
ADMIRER. — No, John Bunny Is not dead, report to the contrary notwith-
standing. Miss Turner, Miss I.,awrence. Miss Pickford, Miss Gauntier and
Miss Joyce are all alive and there have been no funerals for Messrs. Costello,
Delaney, Jolinson, Moore or others. So far as we know. Miss Leonard has
not yet become connected with any studio.
BELLE.— H. M. B., L. E. S., G. C. K., K. S., E. S. L., A. E. C. and
others, are referred to the above.
N. D. C— See reply to L. M. J.
BUD. — Lottie Briscoe was the Helen of "Getting Sister Married." (2)
Slie is not now in the Essanay employ, but is reported by that company to
be in Philadelphia, but whether with the Lubin company or not is not stated.
BESS. — Jack Standing took the lead in ".\ Good Turn." (2) We presume
his photograph may be had of the Lubin Company. (3) See answer to
Admirer.
3. K. E. — Duplication of titles Is not Infrequent nor is it confined to the
use of the same title by one each of the independent and licensed companies.
"Swat the Fly" was done by Selig and Essanay within a month, and rec-
ords for the last year show many similar instances. A title alone may not
be copyrlglited. It is merely the Identification of some literary production
or w'ork of an which has been copyrighted. There are some rights In common
lu«- but none In copyright law.
T. G. L. — The Thanhouser Uomeo and Juliet Is In two. not three reels.
(2) We do not grade films according to merit, since tb»t Is merely a matter
of opinion, but tlie film can hold its own In any company.
N. G. P. — Charles Kent was the farmer In the Vitagraph's "The Ninety
and Nine." The chin whisker shows that a really admirable actor can rise
superior to what is generally regarded as a comedy make up. As a matter
of fact it was not a comedy make up, but a i>erfectly proper facial dressing
of the part.
G. M. W. — The Pearl In "Helping Him Out," was Pearl White. She U
not now with the Lubin c-onipany. i2) Eleanor Calnes has not been with the
same company for some time. We l>elieve that she Is playing In sto<>k.
1 3) Harry Coleman was playing In vaudeville the last we heard. (4) See
answer to Admirer.
E. E. T. — It Is useless to apply for work as a photoplayer unless you can
sliow experience. This was not always so. but now a suHiciently wide choice
Is offered from among the competent players although stage experience U
accepted by some companies In lieu of work I.efore the camera.
VERA. — The Costello children In the Vltagraph pictures are the little
daughters of Maurice Costello. but they arc not related In any way to MUs
Turner. Other questions are barred.
M. P. P. — Sydney Ayres had the lead in "The Heart of John Barlow." It
Is a Selig film. (2) The "black diamond" you speak of Is the Sellg trade-
mark. It's use makes the duplication of the film by uiauthorUi-d parties
a serious ofrcnse. (3) The animals used in the Sellg pictures are the property
of that company. (4) See answer to Admirer above.
Vf. W. O. — Guy Coombs is no longer with the Edison company. (2) Edwin
August is said to be with the Biograph. Cit Something more than a good
stage presence and an ability to ride horseback is required of a photoplayer.
Better give up the idea. The western companies are not using New York
riders.
J. S. — The Jumps In the pictures are probably caused by the patches. The
film is torn or broken and a few pictures are removed In making a Joint.
This causes the players to a|)pear to Jump forward a step or two to where
the omitted action brings the figure. It Is annoying to the- spectator but yon
can scarcely ask the exchanges to throw away a JtK) film «nerely because of a
couple of patches.
C. S. B. — We are not yet advised as to Miss Pickford's successor In the
Imp company.
BEN. — Miss Edna Payne was tlie second girl in Lubln's "HIgginses vs.
Judsons." Arthur Johnson and Harry Myers were tlie men. (2) We are
not aware that Miss Turner has a sister in the Vltagraph company. (3)
Miss Storey Is not a southern girl, but claims .\ew York as her home. (4)
See answer to Admirer.
0. T. — Miss Laura Sawyer was the Claire In FIdlson's "The Ironmaster."
(2) We are not aware that anyone ever starred in the pla.v, hut It has found
a place in tlie repertoire of many famous pla.vers. It was a favorite with
Mr. and Mrs. Kendall in their tours of this country.
B. T. R. — Miss -\lice Joyce had the lead in "An Indian Maid's Sacrifice."
(2) She was not a member of the O'Kalems, the section of the Kalem com-
pany recently in Ireland. (3) The return of that contingent has already been
noted in this paper. The company will spend the winter In the South. Miss
Joyce is out W^est.
1. A. A. — Harry M'yers was the Indian runner li» "Blue Horse Mine."
(2) No matrimonial Information. (3) Both Y'ankee and Pathe have done "A
Close Call" within the year. Which do you mean?
J. L. H. — Texas Nell in Melies' "Jack Wilson's Last Deal." was Mrs.
Storey, the mother of -Miss Edith Storey. (2) The picture was made In
Texas, before the company went to California.
N. I. 0. — A special release is one not regularly listed. It Is usually a
topical film.
T. L. C. — The manager of the local photoplay theater is in a better position
to give you this information than we are- A courteous inquiry will doubtless
bring a courteous reply.
V. V. M. — Almost any company will be glad to use a trained horse If you
can suggest some stories built to fit the horse's tricks and which have some-
thing more than the trick for a reason. It will be sufficient that you can
offer the Ideas. The studio will develop the scenario if the Idea Is good.
(2) Most of the companies making Western pictures have their own riding
stock. None work snfficiently close to you to make It probable that you could
rent your string profitably.
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"Say Rastus." — Published by Alfred L. Simpson, Inc.,
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••Heart Of Gold." — I'ubii>hed by .Alfred L. Simpson, Inc.,
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"I'airy Moon." — Published by Charles K. Harris, New
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"When the Trees Shed Their Leaves in the Fall." — ^Blood,
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"Squaw Man." — Blood, Koehler & Co.
"Come on Marie." — Leo Feist.
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"Alexander's Rag Time Band." — Pub. by Ted Snyder.
"Good-Night, Mr. Moon."^Pub. by York Music Co.
'•When Broadway W'as a Pasture." — Pub. by Leo Feist.
"Lovie Dear." — Pub. by Rogers Brothers.
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Calendar of Independent Releases:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 1911.
.AMERICAN— The Horse Thief's Bigamy (W. Dr.) 1000
CH.AMPION— The Copperhead (Dramatic) 950
ECL.AIR — Y'outh! Queen of Hearts (Comedy) 740
ECL.AIR — Percy Gets Tired of the Theater (Comedy). 260
IMP — .A Biting Business (Dramatic) 1000
YANKEE— The Drummer Boy of Shiloh (Dramatic) ...
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 1911. ^.
BISON— A Noble Red Man (Dramatic)
POW'ERS— John Ba.xter's Ward (Comedy)
POWERS— The Little Brown Calf (Dramatic)
TH.ANHOUSER— Little En\'ly and David Copperfield
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 191 1.
AMBROSIO— Salambo (Dramatic) .^
CH.AMPION— Law or the Lady (Dramatic) ..djo
NESTOR— Lone Bill's Last Ride (Dramatic) I. J*^
RELIANCE— The Empty Crib (Dramatic) •.^. L
SOLAX — Percy and His Squaw (Comedy) tr^.*
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 1911.
AMERICAN— The Trail of the Eucalyptus (W\ Dr.) ...1000
IMP— The Waif (Dramatic)
REX— A Breach of Faith (Dramatic)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 1911.
BISON— An Indian Hero (Dramatic)
LUX— Bill, His Wife, and the W'ater (Comedy) 455
LUX — Bertie and His Rivals (Comedy) 455
SOLAX— For Big Brother's Sake (Dramatic)
THANHOUSER— The Jewels of Allah (Dramatic) ....
YANKEE — Flower of the Forest (Dramatic)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN— The Vicissitudes of Fate (Dr.).
ITALA — Toto and the Dummy (Comedy)
ITALA — The Rearing of Pheasants (Industrial)
POWERS— The Revenue Officer's Last Case (Dr.) ...
RELIANCE— The Test of a Man (Dramatic)
NESTOR — Mutt and Jef? Discover a Wonderful Remedy
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Apples and Destiny
You have, no doubt, heard many times of the
smooth city stranger who leads poor country
girls astray, but perhaps you never heard of the
rural maiden who was more than a match for
Broadway Lotharios who tried to fill her ears
with the hone ycd words of flattery. This picture
deals with the sad fate of "Algy," who came to
conquer but received a lesson that he never forgot.
On the Same Reel
The Progressive Book Agent
Beware of the book agent, because for ways that
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agent can sell any kind of a book and make you
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information of the tricks of his trade as we ob-
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BOSTON.
The foil Theater, Hartfora, Conn., has returned
to "l>op" vaudeville and pictures, after a summer
Beafioa devoted to stock company attractions. Li-
censed pictures are used, and business Is alwaya
brisk at the Poll.
The Reverend Herbert Johnson, the best-known
of Boston clerRymen, paid a great tribute to a
Boston photoplay house — the Scenic Temple, one
of the William Bradstreet string of theaters. In
1 bis regular Sunday evening lecture on current
( events. Dr. Johnson stated that the Scenic Temple
I was, without doubt, one of the best places of
amusement in the city. A place that every mother
could safely take her children, and one that Boston
ahonid be considered a model place for Innocent
amusement. Such a discourse, coming from so dis-
tinguished a source, must redound to the advantage
of the Scenic Temple in general, and to moto-
graphy In general.
Ur. Charlie Hlgglnbotham, general manager of
the Grand Amusement Co., of Holyoke, Mass., an-
nounces that his corporation has purchased the
Elite Picture Palace of that city. Mr. Hlggln-
botham is overlooking the managing of seven
theaters, devoted tc the photoplay. The entire
circuit is doing very well.
Mr. Fred Wlndlsch, manager of Poll's Theater,
New Haven, Conn., has resigned the position, and
. is succeeded by Mr. Louis Garvey.
Mj. R. G. Larsen, of the Keith forces, will open
the Colonial Theater, Lawrence, Mass., on October
;16, with "pop" vaudeville and pictures. The
' Colonial sbotild do well, as it Is a very cosy the-
ater.
The New National Theater, Boston, which is
the largest theater in the world devoted to vau-
deville and pictures, has found business so satis-
factory since its opening three weeks ago, that
a raise in prices has been made. The prices now
reach twenty-five cents, with box seats at fifty
cents. At the start, the prices were five cents,
ten cents and fifteen cents. The National is a
B. F. Keith house. The first pictures of the ter-
rible disaster at Austin, Pa., were exhibited by
the National on Thursday evening, October 5.
Messrs. Renton and Royce have been Installed
as temporary managers of the Poll Theater,
Bridgeport, Conn., pending the definite selection
of the successor to L. D. Garvey, who has left
here to take charge of the larger and more im-
,portant Poll Theater at New Haven, Conn.
A very welcome return was that of Mr. Louis
M. Boas, the popular lyid efficient manager of the
BIJou and Premier Theaters, Fall River, Mass.
Mr. Boas has been sojourning in Europe nearly
five months and has now returned in the best of
health. Mr. Charles Benson, who has managed
both theaters during his superior's trip, expects
to take a short vacation. After this, Mr. Benson
will take up his duties as assistant to Mr. Boas.
Both Bijou and Premier are big winners, due to
Mr. Boas' methods.
The Broadway Theater, Taunton, Mass., will
not show any more pictures — at least not for a
while. The Broadway has been leased by the
Polo League, and will be used for roller skating.
M. C. Blumenberg, manager and proprietor of
the Casco Theater, near Portland, Maine, has
found business to be too brisk for his seating ca-
pacity, and has enlarged his cosy theater. The
Casco has Just a bit the better of the other the-
aters near by, due to the high-class pictures, and
unusually talented singers on the programs,
Boston Moving Picture Operators' Union, Local
182, at their last meeting, voted to hold their
Becond yearly smoke-talk and general festivities
la November, The first affair was a tremendous
success, and a repetition la looked for, owing to
the increased numbers of the local. Mr. Max
Goodinan, Mr, Eddie McDermott and Mr. John
Sweetman have been decided upon as the com-
mittee in charge of the event with the first
named as chairman. In the future the doings of
the Local 182 will be chronicled In these columns.
HENRY.
NEW ENGLAND.
Mr. Charles Baeny was presented with a loving
cup by the employees of Hunt's MiUs. Mr. Baeny
has an important position with the Providence
Opera House, and manages the "Mill" during the
summer season, while his Opera House Is dark.
Mr. P. J. Windlsoh, who has held the position
of resident manager of Poll's Theater, New Haven,
Conn., for several years, has resigned. M'r. Poll
has not as yet picked a successor.
Mr. J, W. Barry, who recently took over the
Palace Theater, Fall River, Mass., has installed
A, W. Ashley, of New Bedford, Mass., as man-
ager! The Palace has been doing very well since
Ita change of owners, and proprietor Barry expects
to make a good proposition with moving pictures
and Taudcville.
Reports are circulating to the effect that William
Fox Is serlousl.v consldorlng the invasion of New
Eitgland with his brand of popular vaudeville and
pictures. Marcus Ixiew has found New England a
very proflta)>le. floid foe his operations and It Is
expected that WllUiini Fox will soon he around.
On Monday night, September 18, the new Empire
Theater, Rockland, Maine, held its first opening
to the public. -Attendance has been very large,
and S. R. O. liaH not been unusual. The n?w Em-
pire is one of the largest and finest theaters In
Maine, using motion pictures and vaudcvl'ic.
Mr. C. M. Douohue. until recently mauagi-r of
the Broadway Theater, Lawrence, M.us.. has left,
and was succeeded Ijy \V. C. Fleming. Mr. Fleming
comes from the Lincoln Park Theater, Worcester,
Mass., and Is counted a clever and energetic man-
ager.
A story Is going the rounds among local picture
houses as follows: William Austin, a 17-year-old
boy of Belleville, N. V., ran away from home, and
landed In Boston. While In Boston, so the story
goi-s, tlie boy visited a motion picture show, and
one of the reels depicted a bad boy who was sorry
for a wrong act. This preyed on Austin's mind and
he finally decided to return to Belleville.
The Ware Brothers, of Beverly. Mass., are act-
ively supervising the construction of their new
photoplay house now building in Beverly. Just to
keep their hands in the game, the Ware Brothers
leased the Medford Opera House and the town hall
at Marblehead. Mass., wiiere Licensed pictures are
shown triweekly. Both houses are doing well. The
New Beverly house is to be an elegant house, and
will be described at length upon its completion.
The new house has not yet t)een named.
Ocean Hall. Harwich, Mass., is an excellent
house, owned and managed by Walter R. Nicker-
son. Tlie house holds "no on the ground floor, and
runs four reels of Independent service and two
illustrated songs. Mr. NIckerson has Installed his
own electrical plant for Juice, and is having fine
results. The Ocean Hall projects an excellent pic-
ture, and does a good l)usiness.
There have been several changes at the Boston
office of the General Film Company lately. Mr.
Frank McKay lias succeeded Frank Vine, while
Frank Cavanaugh has taken up the duties of Mr.
Ralph Pinkliani.
The National Theater, Boston, which Just opened,
is playing to big business.
One of the largest electrical signs In Boston,
is the one Just made for Marcus Loew's South End
Theater. This sign Is 40 by 30 feet, and makes
a great advertisement for the liouse.
There is considerable talk of the photoplay theater
of Springfield. Mass., opening on Sundays. The
question is being actively agitated with the chances
decidedly In favor of the opening.
The Blake Tlieatrir.-il Company, which operates
a chain of pliotoplay theaters throughout the smaller
cities of New England, has leased the Clement
Theater. Dover, N. H. Mr. E. Clements, formerly
ran the house. Business is usually good.
HENRY.
PITTSBURG.
Mr. James Veias. owner of the BIJou, Lyceum
and Lyric photoplay palaces at Wheeling, W. Va.,
honored this' city's moving picture circles with
his presence recently, principally at the Inde-
pendent Film Exchange. Mr. Velas is an old
retainer of the Independent exchange and when
in town one can usually locate him there.
Mr. Velas offered the information that the
Victoria Theater, Geo. A. Shaeffer. manager and
proprietor, has enlarged the seating capacity to
accommodate the large crowds that come to the
Victoria daily to admire the good pictures pro-
jected. Mr. Velas also stated that within two
months two new picture palaces will be opened
in Wheeling. In fact ground was broken on the
25th September, at the corner 16th and Market
Streets adjoining and in the rear of the old Fed-
eral Building. The lot Is 50 x 132 feet. When
completed It will be one of the largest picture
houses in Wheeling. Mr. Chas. Fennler will be
manager. The second house is being built by
Messrs. Gatby & Smith, at 6th and Main Streets.
The Dreamland Theater, at 3913 Jacobs Street,
has closed Its doors. Lack of patronage Is the
reason advanced. Mr. Fred Kenuth was the
manager.
The Olympic Theater repeated "Thelma," the
old Thanhouser masterpiece, for the fourth time
to a crowded and well satisfied audience. Re-
peating old photoplay masterpieces seems to have
tiecome a vogue with enterprising managers In
this section. This fact is shown by the Minerva
also, for the Minerva repeated the Imp film "The
Rosary" twice in two weeks, and at every In-
stance pla.ved to crowded houses. It seems that
articles in the Moving Picture World have not
been In vain after all, concerning repeating good
old pictures.
The Olympic Theater was the first In town
to exhibit the Thanhouser "Austin Flood" In mov-
ing pictures. Praise Is also due to Mr. Allison,
the wideawake manager and owner of the Pas-
time Theater, Market Street, as being the first to
exhibit slides of this disaster the next day after
it occurred.
The Star Family Theater, at Tarentown, Pa.,
Is using licensed films as their feature attraction
for the first three days of the week, and high
class vaudeville for the last three days. Mr.
J. B. Boyd Is the manaeer, and handsome Jimmy
Boyd Is his very capable assistant.
"Clio and Phyletes" was featured at the Imp
Theater, I'nlontown, Pa, (Hall. Case & Miles,
managers and owners) to capacity baalness. - Xb^-
Dixle Theater, of the same city, featured the
"Fall of Troy" for three days to overflowlnj
l)ox office receipts, although this was a repeater.
Mr. Frank L. llall Is the manager. Mr. Hall bat
very progressive ideas concerning the management
of a theater, and he certainly denotes It by bit
neatly worded and printed program. Mr. Hall him-
self Is one of the most genial and cheerful men
one would wish to meet.
"The Two Orphans" as a whole performance
was given at the new Majestic Tiieater, on 5tb
Avenue. Mr. R. Saltz. the manager, states that
his patrons were delighted with this picture and
lie is waiting with Impatience to show the rest
of the three reel subjects.
The Rex Theater, at 6017 Penn Avenue, bai
shown a wonderful increase In attendance, a*
the moving picture season la setting in. Ur.
Max W. Herring Is still attending to things In
the same systematic manner which has classed
him as a successful manager.
There has been a tendency In this and neIgh*
boring towns to employ lx»y operators in order
to cut down expenses. It seems that the law
concerning this has been grossly neglected, for
although the rules and regulations of the Burean
of Electricity state tbtt no one under twenty-one
years of age will be given a permit to operate
a moving picture machine, yet there are numer-
ous instances where permits were Usned to young
cliagis not over eighteen, and some of them are
tf)0 green to know how to properly thread a film.
It may not be a crime for young boys of sixteen
or seventeen years of age to emulate their older
brethren and look for the poorest paid position
in the trade, yet no one can deny that it is tt
crime that the lives of hundreds of people should
be placed In the hands of boys not out of their
teens.
The Sprague Amusement Company, of Bellatre,
Ohio, have leased White's Opera House, and
are using pliotoplays the last three nights In the
week, with legitimate attractions for the first
part. Independent films supplied by the Pitt*,
burg Photoplay Company Is being used. Mr»
M. E. Johnson is the manager. The seating ca-
pacity Is 2,2pO.
New additions to the film circle have been Sam
Wiieeler as assistant shipper at the Pittsburg
Photoplay Company offices, and Franklin Dona-
hue, at the Peerless Film Exchange, also in the
same capacity.
On Wednesday, September the twentieth, 1911,
the Majestic Theater, on Fifth Avenue, was opened
to the public. And true to his promise, Mr. H.
.Soltz has given Smokytown's photoplay phans, a
veritable MAJESTIC Theater. About five years ago
Mr. Soltz purchased the Wonderland Theater next
door to an Episcopalian church. A year later Mr.
Stoltz leased this church and remodeled it into
the Majestic Theater, operating both the Wonder-
land and the Majestic at the same time. .\t the
expiration of the Wonderland lease, Mr. Soltz de-
cided to concentrate his attention to the Majestic
alone, with the result that this theater can now be
tnithfully termed the nicest and safest house up-
town. Although as yet It has the original seating
capacity of .300, it Is contemplated to extend the
seating to 500.
Mr. Harry Megowan. corresponding secretary
of the Moving Picture Exhibitors' League of Penn-
sylvania, valoronsly championed the cause of the
exhibitor In a letter answering an editorial in the
Pittsburgh Dispatch, commenting on the morality
of moving pictures. Although this comment was
mainly alwut the expectant release peplcting the
story of a wayward girl, yet it threw a doubt npon
the morality of all moving pictures exhibited. The
letter was as follows:
"Editor of the Pittsburgh Dispatch:
"Having read the editorial column of your Issn*
of the 22nd Inst., under the head of 'Repulsive
Moving Pictures." concerning a class of pictures
that Is being put out or talked of being produced
liy a Washington concern. I wish to say. In behalf
of the Moving Picture Exhibitors' League of Penn-
sylvania, that we Indorse your statement and actloQ
in exposing, as you say, any of the distorting, de-
grading and sensational scenes In all mowlg pic-
tures. I have l>een a delegate to the national con-
vention of exhibitors, held In Cleveland, Aug. 1st,
and as a member of the National Censorship Board
of the National Association. I assure yon that It
is the aim of all the members to bring the moving
picture business to Its highest standard and that
we welcome an.v and all suggestions In regard to
moving picttire films being produced or shown npon
any curtain of our theaters throughout the state.
Hoping tliat .von will place the moving picture
exhibitors in right, we remain.
"Respectfully yonrs,
"M. P. Exhibitors' League of Pa.,
"HARRY MEGOWAN, Cor. Secretary."
Mr. W. A. nttls. first vice-president of the Ohio
Exhibitors" league, visited the offices of the Moving
Picture Exhililtors* I^agtle this week. Mr, PIttIs
is one of the foremost moving picture exhibitors
in the Buckeye State, being the owner of a large
circuit of houses both In Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Tlie memliers of the Moving Picture Exhibitors'
I.eneue and the moving picture trade In general, ex-
tend their deepest sympathies to Mr. Thos. Barbln,
the vice-president of ttie league. Mr. Barbln. while
driving, fell off n wagon and was kicked In the
head bv the borsp. Seventeen stitches were sewn
In his hP^d. Hut It Is 'said that he will recover
shortly. Mr. Barbia will be missed greatly daring
4iiR absence,— . -^^- -~AJ "
EDDIE WHEELER.
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Gaumont, Tuesday, Oct. 31.
The Widower
Drama. About 1020 ft.
A fine drama in which "Jimmie"
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Grieved at the prospect of having
a stepmother, Jimmie and Toto run
away and finally prevent the remar-
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Eclipse, Wednesday, Nov. i.
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An absorbing story telling how a
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Gaumont, Saturday, Nov. 4.
The Jesting
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The Jrtory of a princess and a pair
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Belgian Cavalry Exe^rdse
Military. About 200 //.
Displaying dangerous riding by
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OCT. 30
LITTLE INJIN
OCT. 30
A humorous Western comedj^ drama. Length about
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Nov. 3
His First Long Trousers
Nov. 3
.\ breezy comedy of schoolboy days. Length about 500 feel.
Code word. "BEFIT." On same riel with
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A gripping story of army life among the Indians. It has the thrill, the choke and the moral. Length about
1,000 feet. Code word, "BEANFLY." One of Selig's exceptional nature reproductions.
Nov. 2
E INNER IVIIIVD
A fascinating detective story elaborately staged, thrilling and inten.->c. Introducing Prof. Lockslej'— the
Hypnotic Detective. .\ feature picture that will hold your audience spellbound. Length about i.ooo feet.
Code word, "BEAUTYSPOT."
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Licensed Film Stories.
KALEM.
FOR HEK BROTHERS SAKE (Oct. 30).— lloti
Oralmiii. a |iii)s|n>(tor. tliids gold as the renult of
a landslide which i-arrles liim In Its path and
ihorefore. he c-nlls his mine "The Lucky Fall."
Ills flist assay lirlngs blm a joi^e sum of money,
which he keeps In a strong tmx at bis cabin.
Mary, bis wife, receives a letter from her
brother, .\llen. statins that be had been accused
of smupKlinc K'lns across the border and flight be-
ing Imperative, he asks for money to assist blm.
She Is greatly Kho<'ked and succeeds In keeping her
secret from Hob' who inciuires regarding the letter.
Mary begs her husliand for the use of their savings,
but being unable to offer a good reason she is re-
fused.
While Kob Is at the mine, the brother. Allen,
eomes Into tlie cabin. Bob returning unexpectedly,
sees the couple through the window and not know-
ing Allen, suspects Mary of being unfaithful. .Mary
slips out and condncts her brother to the mine,
where work has been suspended for the day. the
workmen fearing a cave-In. Bob follows the couple,
and to his horror sees them enter the shaft, which
is shortly after closed by a rave-In. Bob feels that
it is "a judgment of Heaven on the guilty pair,"
and returns iiome to pack his belongings and leave.
While thus engaged, he finds a photograph of Allen
bearing an Inscription wlilcb discloses his Identity.
Boh also finds the letter. Hastily gathering "a
number of workmen be hurries to the shaft, where
by prodigious labor, tliey succeed in extricating the
couple. Mary's action is fully explained and Boh
gives .Mien money to aid him in liis fllglit. When
the pursuing sheriff arrives, he finds bis man safelv
across the border.
THE GREATEST OF ENGINEERING FEATS
(Nov. 1). — Wlion New York f'ity's new water svs-
fem is c<impleteil. tbc clear water of tlie Catsliin
Mountain streams will flow through tlie citv mains
adding 7on.0no.ono gallons daily to the" present
supply. This new system, costing millions of dol-
lars, requires tlie coiisti-uctlon of reservoirs and
dams and an aqueduet !>2 miles long.
In watching this moving picture, on? might think
he was standing along the course of tlie Panama
Canal, so gigantic is the undertaking of removing
whole townships for the reservoirs and tunnelling
through mountains, preparing a pathway for the
aqueduct.
THE PLOT AGAINST BERTIE (Nov. 1).— Bertie
arrives at the sunimcr hotel and immediatelv mo-
nopolizes the attention of flie ladies. The .i'ealous
men gather and form a plot to humble Bertie. A
newspaper reporter places an item in the paper,
stating that a man of Bertie's description is sns-
poeted of having cholera and has evaded the health
anthorities. Bertie's adventures when the paper
anpears and the manner In which he gets the best
of the plotters. Is one continuous laugh.
THE PRICE OF AMBITION (Nov, 31,— Donna
KlvIra, the beautiful daughter of an old Spanish
family. Is ambitions to marry a man of wealth,
who will shower his countless riches upon her.
With this selfish aim, she re.1ects the offer of
marriage from Cesare. an honest young man of
noble character, and gives her hand to Don Manuel,
a wealthy, but overbearing Spaniard of middle age.
Oesare's heart Is broken as he sees the bridal party
departing from tlie churcli and he wanders into the
eonntrv. that he may be alone with bis sorrow.
In his wanderings he stops to rest outside of an
old mission. It is the hour of vespers and the
monks pass by on their way to service. One of
them. Father Alphon7;o. discovers the delected young
man and endeavors to comfort him. He points out
to Cesare the peace that follows prayer and faith.
AS a result the yonng man Joins tVie mission.
\ few years later Donna Elvira, who married
without love, awakes to the nnhapniness of such a
union. She accompanies a narty. led by her hus-
band, which passes throueb the grounds of the
mission. Becoming fatigued she rests under the
shadow of the old eate. while her people walk on.
There she meets Tesare. Her old love Is kindled
and she endeavors to embraee the young monk.
Elvira, bavlntr located Cesare. nlans an iitricrue to
meet him without his knowledge. She nrenares a
note .IS If it were written bv a noor conntrv^nn.
asking that the father visit ><ls sick "Ifc. Elvira
t'-en hurries to the cnttnc" and a'-a""es with the
woman, littlo knowing that on" o' her l-ushanrt's
snies has followed lie-. Posare Is r'umb'oiinded
when he arrives .nnd discovers ti.p nlot. The spv
hastens to warn ''is master, who fnrlouslv 'ushes
to the cottage. D-nwIng bis swo-d. Don Afinnel
thrusts at the guiltless monk, but Donna Elvira
steps between them and receives the blade.
Indian, back with him to the city for a visit.
Raleigh's wife and family are so pleased with
"Loe" that they send a basket of clothes to
Ixie's family. The family mourn the absence of
their papoose, and decide to go to the city after
him. Dressing In the clothing as best they can,
they start for Raleigh's. Needless to say, con-
sternation and embarrassment reigned supreme In
tlie Kaleigh household upon the arrival of the
comically dressed Indians. Making the best of It,
however, tiie Raleigh's received tbem, and bade
them make themselves at home. I.«c's father
needed no second invitation, and finding a Iwttle
of "Devil water," he proceeded to get beautifully
Intoxicated. In the meantime the rest of Loe's
famll.v were doing their best to enjoy tbemselves,
at the expense of the Ralelghs.
A night of riot followed, enjoyment for the In-
dians and utter misery for the Ralelghs. In the
morning the "Little Injin" and his socially ambi-
tious farall.v were sent hack to their desert home
by the sadder but wiser Ralelghs.
CAPTAIN BRAND'S •WIFE (Oct. 31),— Captain
BriiMils troop is ordered to .\ri7.ona just one week
after his marriage to .\da Jackson, .\mong others
wiio go. is Lieut. Moore, a former suitor for Ada's
hand.
After being gone a year, Capt. Brand makes final
arrangements to have his family with him In
.\ri7x>nn. So taking her little bab.v. Lillian, and
her maid, slie starts to join her husband.
She is met by him. and tlie.v start to the fort
In a stage coach, tlie onl.v mode of conveyance,
with part of the troop as an escort.
They do not proceed far, however, for they are
seen, ciiased. and overtaken b.v a small band of
renegade Indians, and several troopers are killed
before the stage continues.
Lieut. Moore, wlio is on scouting duty, hears
the shots, and rushes to the rescue. He finds the
bodies of tlie troopers, and under the direction of
.\da's maid, whom he found lost in the woods,
continues his ciiase.
In tlie meantime, the Indians have again over-
taken tlie coach, killed Capt. Brand, and one is
about to dasli .\da's baby over the cliff, when
Moore arrives, and shoots him, tlius saving the
baby's life, and winning for him the gratitude of
Ada, and four years later (helped by little Lillian),
her love.
THE INNER MIND (Nov. 2).— Prof. Lockslcy,
the famous hypnotic detective, unravels a mystery
through his knowledge of the "Indian mind." Tlie
story tells of how a thug of the lowest order
holds In his power a beautiful girl until Prof.
I/)cksley gets control, and by a clever process of
reasoning lands the thug behind prison bars. No
detective picture bitlierto produced can compare
with this masterpiece of stage construction. The
situations and tiirilling ami Intense, and the Selig
pla.vers have shown tlieir versatility b.v so eleverl.v
handling in a highly artistic way this really ex-
ceptional picture play.
HIS FIRST LONG TROUSERS (Nov. 3) .Timmy
Graliain has reached the age of sports and feels
quite able to support the added dignity of long
trousers. He saves up his pennies and makes his
purchase. He is under the impression that the
pair which he has been induced to buy. through
the efforts of a Jewish salesman, is too long, but
the salesman assures him this is a good fault, as he
is a growing bo.v, Proudl.v he marches home and
exlilbits his advent from Knickerbockers. His father
laughs long and loudly, and finally tells the lx)y
that the trousers are too long. He asks his mother,
and sister and even Nora, the cook, if they won't
cut off a little the ends of each leg in order to
reduce them to the proper length, but each is too
busy to be bothered. Downcast, be climbs to his
room, and deciding to do the job himself, he does
so, with the aid of a jack knife. Then he gets into
bed an<l is soon asleep. Later his mother, feeling
sorry for the boy, goes to his room and removes a
length from the trousers. Then sister and Nora
each quietly and unknown to the other, go to
Jimmy's room and repeat the cutting process. And
last of all Father Oraham does his share of sup-
posed good work. In the morning Jimm.v views the
result with tear dimmed eyes and swears vengeance
on "such a family."
SEEING INDIANAPOLIS (Nov, 3),— An inter-
esting travel picture, one of the famous Sellg
series of "Sight Seeing Trips to Principal Cities of
the World."
SELTG
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FRIDOLIN (Oct. 88).— The story of Fridolin. a
faithful page to the Countess of Savern. He excites
llie jealousy of Robert, a cruel huntsman, who plots
to end bis career by carrying untruths to the Count.
But when Fridolin's death is planned, by a strange
coincidence, the dishonest Robert falls into the
trap and the page is justified In the eyes of his
master and the fair countess.
THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO (Oct. Zi).—
Scenes i«i and aUuit tlic fninons gaming place,
M<uite Carlo. Tl'o film is especially beautiful In
the nortlons showing the luxuriant tropical foliage,
consisting of palms, eucalyptus, lemon-trees and
geraniums.
THE WIDOWER (Oct. 31).— A widower with two
children. Jiinmie and Toto, Is smitten by an at-
tractive neighbor. As his mother and father live
with him, he tells them of his infatuation, and of
bis desire to marry again. Later he introduces his
fiauceC? to them. 'The children are so grieved at the
prospect that they make up their minds to ran
away and In the dead of night manage to escape.
The family are immediately alarmed and at once
go In pursuit. Meanwhile, the children have made
their way to the river bank, and embarked in one
of two lx)at8 which are moored there. In a charm-
ing series of pictures w»> nee tlielr voyage down
stream and their ultimate landing some distant
from home. The father and grandparents take the
other boat and continue the pursuit. Some way
down the stream they find a cap which Jiiiiniie
has lost and this brings the worst fears to their
minds. When they land to search for the fugitives,
the heart-broken grandmother, completely oven-ome
with grief, waits at the boat. Jimmle and Toto,
who are hidden nelrby. emerge from"tbe rushes and
comfort her. The miller, realizing that owing to
the clilldren's attitude, his marriage will lie im-
possible, ends the betroUial and resigns himself to
the Inevitable.
THE JESTING PRINCESS (Not. 4).— Clarence Js
in love witli Joan, and he has no thoughts for
an.vone else. Jealous girls who are piqued at his
indifference, bring the matter to the attention • of
his parents, wiio send him away to study In town.
On his journey thither Clarence is obliged to inquire
the way from a number of maids of honor who are
resting beside the highway. Charmed by bis ap-
pearance, they decide to present him to their
Princess, and do so despite his resistance and en-
treaties. The Princess learns of his infatuation
for Joan and decides to put his love to the test.
"If you will not love me." she says. "I shall have
you put to death." but Clarence remains steadfast.
Greatly impressed by his fidelity and devotion, the
Princess sends for Joan, and in a delightful picture
we sec the two lovers united before the sacred
Temple of Ix)ve.
BELGIAN CAVALRY AT EXERCISE (Nov. 4).—
Daring horsemen in a wonderful display of danger-
ous riding. Also showing scores of perfectl.v trained
horses in an exhibition of their intelligence.
ECLIPSE.
TRAPPED (Noy. 1). — An absorbing story of two-
chums and their rivalry for the hand of Mabel, a
beautiful girl. Robert plots to disgrace George
by forging a signature and placing the guilt upon
his friend. However. Robert accidentally leaves bis
thumb print on the paper. The mark is discovered
by the lawyer who defends George, and Mabel
cleverly obtains another print of Rol>ert's thumb.
Through this he Is proven guilty and the Innocent
man is liberated.
ESSANAY.
OTTTWITTING PAPA (Oct. 11).— F.thel Walker
and Tom Phelps are engaged to marry, but father
objects. Later, when the old gentleman finds his
daughter writing a note to Tom. promising him to
elope, he calls in blacksmiths and has them pot
bars on the windows and grating in the door. The
next day Tom learns of the girl's Imprisonment,
and. calling at his dentist's, where he finds Ethel's
father has an appointment for the next day. he
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*riteB 11 nolo to Kiliol mid tolls her to have her
fattier take Uor with lilin. Tom dlsgulHCH aR tlie
deutlNt. iiiiil when I ho coiiiile uiilve, he putH the
old mail 111 a cliair niid luliiiliilsters gas. Wlicu the
old follow 1h iiiiconKoloiiK, ho writes a note and
placea It In llio old fellow's hand, after which the
two youiic pi'oplo hurry to the minlater'ii. The
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and iirohlliltK the lians. Ilowovor. he 1b foroed to
confess that Tom and Elhol have outwitted hira
and he hands tho Klrl over to the happy young man.
THE RIGHT JOHN SMITH (Nov. 2).^Iohn
Smith, calling oii his swoollioart one night, leaves
his |H>i'U('llMiok nil the liliniry tnlilo. Tho next
morning the girl lolls tlio maid to call up Mr.
Smith and toll him that she has the pocketbook,
and for him to call for It. 'I'he maid looks up tho
numhor In the toloplioiio directory, and finding a
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before her mistress finds out what she Is doing.
When the calls are rocoivod by wives of the wrong
John Smiths, there Is a general stampede to the
house of the hussy, but things are soon explained
when the right .lolin Siiiilh appears.
HI FEATHER TOP AT THE FAIR (Nov. 2).— A
real, old-fashioned "renh" comedy, which is full
of laughs from start to fiiiisb. The scenes were
taken at a real country fair, and shows the ad-
ventures of Hi with the bunco men and how he
won the pie-eating contest.
BILL BUMPER'S BARGAIN (Nov. 8).— Bill
Bumper, a tramp, finds a book containing the
libretto of Faust. After vainly trying to find a
comfortable and quiet place to read, he settles down
on the warm side of a haystack. He falls asleep
and dreams the devil appears and makes hira a
bargain to the effect that Rill will exchange his
Boul for 12 hours of worldly pleasure. Bill's every
wish is granted. He moots Marguerite and the two
visit a swell caff, a theater and have a Joy ride.
At the end of the twelve hours Bill is again visited
by tlie devil, who takes him to the infernal regions,
where he pays dearly for his twelve hours of
gayety.
THE OUTLAW DEPUTY (Nov. 4).— Buck
Stevens, an outlaw, escapes from the county jail,
hut is speedily captured and locked up again. In
more ways than one Buck is shown kindness by the
sheriff, who urges him to serve his time. A few
years later, when Buck is released, he reads that
there is a reward for the capture of one Pare Devil
Kelly, hiding In Snake Canon. The sheriff is in-
capacitated through injury to his ankle and after
vainly calling for voluntoers to go after the bad
man, the slieriff gives Buck the chance. Buck,
after a hot fight with the ontlaw and his wife,
captures Kelly, though he has suffered some at the
hands of Mrs. Kelly, a real .Amazon. Later. Buck,
who is in sympathy with Kelly's wife, malls her
the reward money he iias received, with the hope
that It will tide her over until her husband Is re-
leased.
LUBIN.
SOMEBODY'S MOTHER (Oct. 30) .Tohn Sawyer
hade his aged motlior goixi-byc and went to the
Klondike. Throe years pass, ami Mrs. Sawyer is
reduced to abject poverty through the dishonesty
of a law.ver, so she made her alxirto in an attic.
One day, while she was picking up chips of
wood and pieces of coal in tlio street, she was tor-
mented by a crowd of boys. Jimmy, a little news-
boy, suddenly rushed into I lie midst of them and
rescued her. He took her basket and then assisted
her home. It was only a few weeks later when
Mrs. Sawyer, unable to pay her rent, was even
ejected from this attic.
Just about this time. John Sawyer returned, hav-
ing made a fortune. Falling to find bis mot her in
tlioir little cottage, ho was walking away, when
Jimmy happened along and recognized him as the
original of a photograph that Mrs. Sawyer had
shown lilni. Jimmy rushed up and told .Tohn where
his mother was, and togollior llie.v hurried to the
poor little room, only to find that she had loft.
John was nearly in despair, hut Jimmy cheered him
up and they walked back again to tho little cottage.
Mrs. Sawyer had also wandered thitlier. and there
they found her, just about ready to give up the
battle of life.
There was a happy reunion. The little cottage
was repurchased by Jolin. and after that .von may
be sure Jimmy was one nf llio lionscliold.
A GAY TIME IN NEW YORK CITY (Nov. 1).—
Arthur Tlouglas wanted to go to Now York with a
friend to see tho sights along the Great White
Way. He knew his employer would liardly approve
of letting him off from biislnoss for this purpose.
so he had a telegram sent to himself, stating that
bis mother was very ill. With tears In his eyes
he showed this message to his employer with the
desired result.
Arthur and his friend met a couple of lovely
Utile "fairies" in New York and then the gay
time started.
Meanwlitle Arthur's employer had received a tele-
gram which made it necessary for him to visit the
Now York ofllce. After finishing his business be
took a walk In Central I'ark, where he found a
lady's hand bag. He was amazed to find in it a
jihotograpii of Arthur; also a card with the name
and address of Arthur's mother. As it was In the
neighborhood, he decided to call. He met Mrs.
Douglas, who was far from sick; indeed, she was a
beautiful and buxom widow of forty. She had
not seen Arthur.
What might have happened to Arthur if Mrs.
Douglas had not been beautiful, buxom, a widow
and forty, it is liard to say; but as she was all
tliese things, Arthur's employer promptly fell lo
love with her and In due time became Arthur's step-
father.
ONE ON RENO (Nov. 2).— Mrs. Appleby, whose
husband is more interested In his books than her
happiness, took the first train to Reno to obtain a
divorce. She loft a note on the table to this
effect, whiHi certainly brought M.r. Appjeiby's
brains to a realization of what he had done. He
too took a train to Reno, followed by ^^r. Brooks,
wlio was bestowing bis attentions upon Mrs. Apple-
by, during her husband's negligence.
Mrs. Appleby, after residing In Reno the re-
quired number of days by law, secured a divorce.
Her ex-husband and Mr. Brooks, who called upon
her wore unceremoniousl.v turned out of her apart-
ments. Then she started for home.
Mr. Appleby's sorrow was turned into joy one
evening when he read in the papers of a decision
handed down by the courts to the effect that a
divorce procured in Reno by a certain person was
null and void. So he went over to his mother-in-
law's house and found her more beautiful than ever.
Then he lifted her up In bis arms and took her to
their old home, after planting his fists upon Mr.
Brooks' nose, who dropped to the floor and took
tlie count.
THE MEXICAN (Nov. 4).— Rose and Tom Harvey
wore engaged and Rose lived with Mrs. Harvey
while Tom was away with his troop In the army.
Things had not gone well with the two women
and tlieir Mexican landlord. Senor IjOpez was not
patient for his rent. One day he called and Inso-
lently informed them that unless the rent was paid
by noon of the next day. the.v would be put out.
That day Rose received a letter from Tom stat-
ing that he would arrive home; that he was now a
sergeant and had saved enough mone.v so that they
could be married. Tom arrived in due time. He
gave his money into the keeping of Rose. The
crafty Ixipoz happened to be looking in at the
window and he saw the big roll of money. He en-
tered and demanded his rent in such an Insulting
way that Tom slapped his yellow cheeks and or-
dered him out.
The Mexican, set upon revenge, went to the
rendezvous of some bandits, whom he told of the
money in Rose's posse.sslon. They started for the
cottage and then a spirited fight ensued between
them and the inmates of the house. Tom fought
bravely until tho ammunition was nearly gone.
Then Rose bravely climbed up the wide, old-fash-
Icned chimney, ran over the roofs, descended and
socnrod one of the bandits' horses, on which she
giillonod to the camp of Tom's troop. Tlie captain
(liiickly ordered the troop to saddle. They arrived
at tho cottage Just as Tom was being overpowered.
BIOGRAPH.
LOVE IN THE HILLS (Oct. 30).— The old sol-
dier's little daughter has two persistent suitors.
One. a manly fellow, who tells the girl she will
marry him In spite of all. Her other suitor is
a good-natured, shiftless chap, whose weaknesses
are boozo and music, he being the village fiddler.
He tries to get the lead on his neighbor by pre-
sontlng her with a mammoth pumpkin. Ho thinks
this little attention should win her. bnt she has
met and become interested in a .vonng stranger from
the big city, who is hunting and fishing in these
hills. The fiddler, despairing, plays sonlfully on
his violin, thinking tho strains may soften her
heart — they do. but for tho other fellow, with
whom she consents to elope. Her manly friend
lu-ovents this, however, by driving the city fellow
awny. The girl realizes tlie error of her Intentions
and acco|ils her mountain knight, just as the fiddler
arrives to renew bis suit, aided by the pumpkin.
He might have exclaimed, "Well. I'll bo darned,"
hut he simply ejaculalos "Oh: pumpkins!"
A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES (Nov. 2).— It
Is hubby's birthday and the wife wishing to sur-
prise him, surreptitiously luterviewg the jewolor's
clerk to order a gold watch as a present. Her
mysterious action arouses suspicion In the hus-
band, who follows her at a distance and witnesses
the meeting between her and the clerk. The hour
arriving for the delivery of the watch, wifey goes
to the door to meet It, and while standing outside,
the door closes and locks on her skirt, holding
her captive. Having no Tje?, she Induces the claBk
to climb through the second story window and come
down to unlock the door. All woulil have been
well, but the clerk encounters the husband and it
looked had for the clerk for a while.
THEIR FIRST DIVORCE CASE (Nov. 2;.—
Mrs. Grimm catches her lord, Mr. (Jriuim. strolling
in the park with a chorus girl. She at once de-
cides to get a divorce and sends his photograph
with a letter to the "Two Sleuths." Meanwhile,
the penitent Mr. Grinini has pacified his irate
spouse, and to make amends takes lier on a little
trip. The sleuths, however, get the letter and fol-
low them, thinking the wife is the woman men-
tioned.
EDISON.
THE REFORM CAlfDIDATE (Oct. 31).— John
Bryce is engaged to Gertrude, daughter of Curtis
Greer, president of the Interurbau Railway.
Bryce and Greer become involved in a i>olItlcal
discussion, much to Gertrude's annoyance, hut when
she finds that Bryce opiwses her father's argument
she becomes greatly Incensed and treats him coldly.
The citizens becoming disgusted with the corrupt
administration of the machine, draw up a reform
ticket and offer the nomination for mayor to Bryce.
He accepts and the editor of the News sends Edith
Sincla ir toiuterview him. .McNamara. the machine
candidate, rushes to Greer with the news of Bryce'a
nomination. Greer visits Bryce and gives blm the
choice of either wifhdrawing or having the engage-
ment broken. Bryce declines to withdraw, where-
upon Gertrude hands him her engagement ring.
This interview, however, has been overheard by
Edith, wlio has entered the room unseen and taken
down the conversation in shorthand. Seeing Bryce's
dejected attitude, she sacrifices a big scoop by tear-
ing up her notes.
Greer, fearing that the Interurbau will not obtain
its new franchise if Bryce is elected, meets McNa-
mara at a caff and gives him a written promise
of a certain number of shares of stock If he will
grant the franchise when elected. Edith, who has
folowed Greer Into the caff, overhears this, and by
a clever ruse obtains this evidence of bribery.
Rushing to Bryce's oBice she shows him this proof,
but when he asks her why she brought it to him
instead of her editor, she can only stammer and
blushingly hangs her head. They both rush to the
newspaper ofHce and lay the paper before the editor,
who gets out an extra which wins the day tor
Bryce. Incidentally, Bryce also wins Edith as his
bride.
THE RISE AND FALL OF -WEABY WILLIE
(Nov. 1). — So many beggars have been visiting Rev.
Dr. Helpall, that he decides to be a tramp himself,
thereby ascertaining the cause of their idleness.
He boards a freight car. where he comes face to
face with "Weary Willie." from whom he gets
much Valuable information. Dr. Helpall soon suc-
cumps to bis strenuous riding, and falls fast asleep.
Maenwhllo the train has reached the town at which
the committee is awaiting the doctor. They mistake
"Weary Willie" for him. and ho is given a good
dinner, while the doctor Is being escorted to the
lock-up. However, matters are soon cleared up, and
the tramp gets his Just deserts.
THE GIRL AND THE MOTOR BOAT (Nov. 8).—
We become acquainted with a young inventor, who
hopes that his now motor will bring him enough
mone.v to make him eligible in the eyes of the
gracious but careful mother of the girl with mil-
lions. We see that the girl loves him. and cares
nothing for the other man wliom her mother favors.
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LOVE AND HATRED (Nov. 4).— Tom and Jack
are rivals for the liand of Xell, a pretty school
teacher. Jack is tlie favored one. and soon they are
married, which makes Tom a life-long enemy of
Jack. A year after Iheir marriage. Jack. In an
Intoxicated state, striljes and deserts his wife. Tom
hears of this, and manages to send her money,
unknown to her.
Months after Tom and Jack are brought face to
face on a barren trail. Tom is about to siioot
Jack, but seeing his condition decides to let him
live. As Tom is helping Jack across a ravine his
strength fails bira and he falls to bis death. Tom
apprises Nell of this, and asks her to marry him.
She accepts.
VITAGRAPH.
CAPTAIN BARNACLE, DIPLOMAT (Oct. 30).—
Capatin Josiah Bartlett is the oracle of the village.
He receives a note from his old pal, Sara Ruggles,
telling him that his daughter Jenny refuses to
marry a very worthy young fisherman, Dick ^farIin,
because he is too good.
Sam and Dick arrive at the captain's home, who
tells them that the way for Dick to make Jenny
love him is for Dick to start on an apparent course
of dissipation, and he advises Sam to forbid the
match.
The trots Dick off to the village "pub" and starts
him drinking. He makes bim try to sing songs on
the village green and make a fool of himself gen-
erally. Sam contrives that Jenny shall see all
this. He then pretends to fly into a rage and abuse
Dick. Jenny gets sympathetic. Finally Dick whips
the village bully, the butcher. Jenny goes to as-
sure Dick of her friendship, when the latter, who
gains confidence, seizes her in his arms and kisses
her, proposes again and Is accepted.
MADGE OF THE MOUNTAINS (Oct 31).— Harry
Krnwnley. son of a rich New Yorker, reads a news-
paper account of I'. .S. Revenue officers' plan to
raid an illicit distillery in the Tennessee mountains.
Tlie young fellow asks ills father's permission to
join tl'e forces under Sheriff Jackson, of Pikesville.
Tennessee. The fatlier reluctantly consents and
the son starts out to satisfy his adventurous nature.
Tlie forces raid tlie cabin of Bill Blair a moon-
shiner, who resents tlie attack, and during the raid.
Blair and his companions are killed. Of tlie raid-
ing forces, Harry Brownley is severely wounded.
Madge, Blair's daughter, offers to care for and
nurse young Brownley until his father Is notified
and arrives to take bim back with him to New
York. During bis confinement in ,tlie cabin, young
Brownley falls in love with Madge and when bis
father comes to take bim lionie. Harry tells her
that he will return for her and make iier bis wife.
Mr. Brownley does not take kindly to the idea.
He advises Harry to forget it. but to this he will
not agree, and wifh much sorrow, the two .voung
lovers part.
.\t bis home in New Y'ork. Harry grows worse
and unable to return to his sweetlieart or even to
write to her. When he gets stronger, be writes
ber a letter, with the assistance of tlie nurse: his
father intercepts the letter and destroys it.
In the meantime. Madge cannot stand the sus-
pense. She determines to come to New York to
see Harry and learn the cause of his silence. She
arrives at the Brownley mansion and Is refused ad-
mission by tlie butler, wbo pushes her from the
door. She calls Hiiriy's name. By Intuition he
recognizes her voice. Summoning all liis strength.
be rushes down to llie stoop, where he finds Madge
In charge of a policeiiiaii, wlioiu the butler has
culled. Harry tell the olllcer his services are not
required, clasps lier to bis breast and leads her
Into the house. Ills father Is at Hret angry and
refuses to recognize Madge, but when lie sees the
sincerity of her love for bis boy and that Harry's
happiness deiiends upon Ids consent and apiiroval
of their marriage, he no longer refuses to grant it,
and receives .\Ia<lge iiilo bis heart and home as
bis daugbler.
A SOUTHERN SOLDIERS SACRIFICE (Nov. 1).
— Harry and Dick Linden, two lirothers, are very
much In love witli Virginia I'arnum. Slie gives
Dick a red rose, significant of love, and to Harry
she gives a "rosemary," which signifies remem-
brance. This serves to encourage thein both and to
display her coquetry. Harry proposes and is re-
fused. Dick proiioses and is accepted.
Shortly after this the Civil War breaks out.
Harry Joins the Confederate ranks aod Dick takes
up arms for the North.
Dick is disguised as a Negro and is commissioned
to spy upon the Confederate army ai>d enters the
encampment of the very regiment of which Harry
is a member, and wlio happens to be on picket
duty. Dick is captured and placed in the gnardr
house. Harry recognizes him, but Dick doesn't
recognize bis brother. Harry induces Dick to ciiange
clothes, tbereliy elTecting his escape. Later on
HariT is condemned to death for treason.
While at the home of Virginia, Dick reads in
tlie newspapers of the death of liis brother. His
grief is unrestrained, and up to tliis time, he did
not know It was his brotlier who effected bis liberty.
Virginia mourns with Dick and it is needless to
say that tiiey are soon married.
THE GOSSIP (Nov. 3).— It is a lovely, brlgiit,
sunny day, and Mrs. Rogers decides to go shop-
ping. On her way to the stores, she meets tlie
Rev. Mr. St<mt, with whom she converses a few
minutes. He. going In the same direction, very
politely asks her if he can accompany her. .She
consents and they are walking and talking to-
gether when Prlcilla Primp, whose facial character-
istics are an evidence of her disposition to be con-
sidered general news budget of the town, gets a
glimpse of them. She loses no time in telling all
their friends and neighbors about what she has
seen, not forgetting to add and to enlarge upon
the incident. Mr. Stout, who is carrying Mrs.
Rodgers' parasol, forgets to return it and con-
tentedly goes his way after bidding ber a cheery
good-morning.
Mr. Stout has not proceeded very far when he
meets anotlier brother of the cloth and they agree
to continue their walk to the river, where they
hold sweet converse with each other. Interested
in watcliing some boys swimming, they both sit
down on tiie grassy bank with the parasol ever
their beads.
Priscilla Primp has gotten together a number of
followers who are only too anxious to gratify their
suspicions. When Priscilla and her companions
reach the river bank, tliey are confronted by the
parasol, whic entirely bides the two reverend
gentlemen, and immediately come to the conclu-
sion that it shades the objects of their search.
Priscilla, on tip-toes, anxiously approaches the
parasol, lifts it triumphantly and shouts: "Behold
tlie guilty pair." The Rev. Mr. Stout and his
friend, Mr. Ciiurclily, are stretched out. peace-
fully dreaming in the land of nod. The followers
of Prlcilla Primp let forth an exclamation of sur-
prise and disappointment, which arouses the two
sleeping clergymen, who are quite as much aston-
islied when tliey see a number of women chasing
Priscilla out on the diving board placed on the bank,
and can hardly believe their eyes when they see
tiie fleeing woman jump into the river to escape
her pursuers. The Rev. Mr. Stout plunges in after
her. bringing her safely to shore. Disgusted with
tliemselves. and tiie much dampened Priscilla. the
women beat a hasty retreat, while the two godly
men laugh heartily at the drenched Priscilla. wlio
wends her way disconsolately alone across lots, to
escape the jeers and jibes of lier neighbors, which
slie feels await ber, and knows slie richly deserves.
A MESSAGE FROM BEYOND (Oct. 4).— Brought
up in the lap of luxury and indulged in ex-
travagance. Jack Morrison Is graduall.v led Into a
life of ease and Idleness, from which his father
tries to arouse and in<luce him to interest himself
in tlie large steel business, of which he is the head.
Jack refuses to go to work: his father disowns
lilm and tells him to leave tlie house. Jack's
mother Is heartbroken, and before her son leaves.
gives him a rose, which is her favorite flower, and
tells him whenever be Is led into temptation to
remember her parting words and the r»»e,. isdlcative
of her love.
Tlirown ujion his own resources, he tbrowa him-
self Into a course of dissipation which soon brings
him to disgrace and degredalion; it t» not long
liefore he Is entirely lost siglit of, and bis mother
mourns bim for dead, until beart-iiroken. she grieves
herself to death. The wayward boy, unconscious of
his mother having passed away, with a faint spark
of conscience left, sees a vision of ber and is
prompted from lime to lime to write to ber, but
gives up in despair. Accidentally he reads a
notice in a newspaper of bis moiher's death. He
decides to go to bis father. He Is refnsed assisif
ance by his father, who seems to be more embittered
against bim than ever.
Jack longs for a look at the old booie and the
happ.v associations of bis childhood. At niglit be
enters his father's house, where be Is confronted
by a large portrait of his mother, and a vase of
ber favorite flowers standing on the mantle near
It. He is overooine with remorse and sorrow. At
this moment, bis father, who has retired, bears
bim, comes down to the room, pistol in hand, and
commands bis son. whom be does not recognize, to
throw up bis hands. Jack makes himself known
and pleads with bis father, pointing to bis mother"*
picture. His contrition strikes a tender chord la
the heart of bis father, and his love for bis wife,
the motlier of his hoy, reminding bim that while ht
is not responsible for his son's deeds, he Is ret
^jionsible for his existence. With an octbtirst of
uncontroiable grief, be clasps his son to his bn«om
and forgives him, while the boy promisee to make
amends for the past.
PATHE.
BATHE'S ■WTEEKLY— Reel No. 43—1911 (Oct.
23). — New York. N. Y. — Mayor (iaynor inspects
the new fire apparatus purchased for the cit.v and
felicitates the two oldest horses in the department.
Potsdam. Germany. — The United States presents
a statue of August von Steuben- to the German
people.
Spezzia, Italy. — The Italian warship "Coont de
Cavour" is launched and is being rushed to com-
pletion for use in the war with the Tnrks.
I.*adville, Colo. — Two of the miners entombed for
72 hours in the mines at Leadville.
Melbourne. Australia. — Lord Denman, the new
governor of Australia, is officially recelTCd and
reviews the Colonial troops.
Stargard, Germany. — The Imperial conple witness
the dedication of St. Mary's Church.
Milan. Italy. — The King of Italy reviews the
manoeuvres of the troops prior to their departure
for Tripoli.
Toulon. France. — The battleship "Liberie" lies
a wreck in Toulon Harbor since lier terrible explo-
sion, which caused the death of 3iKl oflicers and
men. The battleship "Rfpuhlique" received an
injury from a piece of armor plate, weighing 10
tons, blown from the "Liberte" 300 yards away.
Denver, Colo. — President Taft enjoys the hospi-
tality of the Capital City, and presents an auto-
mobile and gold watch fobs to the Denver base-
ball team on the grounds.
Washington. D. C. — The M.vstic Order of the
Veiled Prophets held their annual conclave.
Allentown. Pa. — Blasting out 50.000 tons of rock
at one time, using 10.100 pounds of explosive
in 17 holes, each II.t feet deep.
I.ongmont. Colo. — The Annual Pumpkin Pie Day
is a great success this year.
Evansville, Ind. — Aviator Robinson makes a suc-
cessful flight in a Curtis hydroplane.
Paris, France. — The fall styles in women's tail-
ored suits and gowns.
LOVE MOULDS LABOR (Nov. 1).— In the works
of the Fuller Foundry. Margaret Fuller is saved
from a terrible burn by the foreman, who himself
is badly scalded. Tills leads to a close friend-
ship between the two. which is looked on with
decided disfavor by Kirk Stanley, a friend of Mr.
Fuller and a suitor for Margaret's band. Later
labor troubles develop in the foundry and a strike
is imminent. In the meantime Stanley has been
taken into the firm and it is really his high-
handed methods in dealing with the men that has
caused dissatisfaction. Later Stanley attempts to
take from Margaret a bracelet given to her by the
men in the works, as a token of their esteem. The
foreman sees this in time to prevent it, but It
leads to a complete revolution In tlie foundry. Mr.
Fuller coming tipon the scene just In time to wit-
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A SIOUX LOVER'S STRATZGY (Nov. 2).— A
Sioux Indian la In love wltti a girl of another
tribe and tries to win her with man.v Rifts, hut
another Indian outbids hliu. Greatly disappointed,
the unhappy lover takes himself off and the girl
goes with her husband to his home. Here the girl
goes Into a deep sleep after drinking a potion
given her by a little boy who Is In league with
the unfortunate lover. Tliinking that she Is dead,
the members of the tribe give her a customary
Indian burial. From her couch of death, the body
Is stolen by her true lover, who, after being pur-
sued by bis rival's tribe across the plains, finally
succeeds In delivering her Into the tent of a medi-
cine man. who brings her to life again, and they
are left happily clasped In each others embrace.
THE COWARD (Nov. 4). — .\ younger and petted
■on is sumniuiied by his brother to join the army,
at the time of the great need In the Civil War.
His old father, a veteran of the Mexican War, pre-
sents htm with a sword and wishes him godspeed.
In the first engagement the boy proves to be a
coward and runs. Finally he reaches home, and
there surrounded by a doting father, loving mother
and admiring sister, he tells how he led the
charge. In tiie meantime he Is found missing at
roll call after the battle and his brother, seeking
him among the dead and wounded, learns from a
dying soldier of his brother's cowardice. The hor-
ror-stricken officer seeks his cowardly brother and
finds him at home, and in a most dramatic scene,
tells tlie fatlier of his son's loss of honor. However,
noder the threat of the father that he will kill him-
self unless his son retrieves his tarnished name,
be seeks again the field of battle and In a magni-
ficent charge, loses his life, but lives long enough
to. receive the handshake of his fellow officers.
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GRANDFATHER'S VIOLIN (Oct. 39).— .\n old
violinist is iHiSsessed of an instrument wliicli is tlie
dearest thing to his heart, except his little grand-
son. His daughter and her husband find the care
of the old man a burden and believe that he has
some money concealed somewhere in the house. The.v
make a careful search, sometimes using the poor
old man roughly, but have failed to ftnd the hiding
place. In such an atraospliere a man with a nature
like his could not survive. After his death, the
violin, the only memento left of the old man, is
carefully cherished by his daughter and the old
man's grandson. Subsequently the husband dies
and the mother and the child are left in want.
The boy, who has been taught to play upon the
violin by his grandfather, goes out into the world
to seek his fortune with the instrument, but almost
Immediately the violin is torn from liis grasp and
run over by a passing motor car. In picking up
tlie fragments, the lioy discovers the hiding place
of the old man's wealth,
AN EPISODE UNDER HENRI III (Nov. 3).—
Henri 111. King of Prance, desired the removal of
llip Iinkc lie fJnisc. who has been paying marked
attention to Henri's sister. Marguerite of France,
and so he liires a band of cut-throats to assassi-
nate tlie Puke in a lonely spot on the road between
Paris and Alencon. The King's sister, however,
liears of this plot and sends her friend, the Duke
de Kussy. to save her lover. Bussy succeeds in
his mission, but later the King finds out who has
befriended his sister in this matter and results
alternately the deatli of tlio noble Duke.
MELIES.
RIGHT OR WRONG (Nov. 2),— Dick Dresler
Is one of tlie most faithful guardsmen of the Union
line; one who hates a Confederate soldier like sin.
and who swears to show no mercy on any rebel
who crosses the litie.
Tom Newliouse. a Confederate, gets news of his
niotlier's approaching death and hastens to her side,
I aving to steal his way through the t'nion line,
lick is on guard and discovers the footsteps, wiiich
lie trails to Tom's home. He rushes into the house
with raised gun and orders everyone to surrender,
but is taken suddenly aback at the scene before
bin — a son's sorrowful farewell to his dying
mother.
He slowI.v lowers his gun, realizing the meaning
and the sacredness of Tom's visit. Dick himself
las a mother, and In a moment of fond memory.
I'isregards the rules of war and allows Tom's free-
<'oin. For man.v a da.v his conscience asked him
I'e question that he concluded only the Great
.fudge conld nnswer^did he do Right, or Wrong?
MEXICAN AS IT IS SPOKEN (Nov. 2).— Percy
(leliliard. newly from London, visits a relative's
ranch in Texas, near the Mexican border. The
!'lrls take every possible care of Percy, for Lord
I less yon, he is iinlepd a favorite, but on one
occasion he escapes from the bouse alone, and,
armed with his camera, purposes to have ft real
devilish time. He had not gone far when two
beariled Mexicans, horrid men. approach him and
gesticulate violently. They talk to him. but Mexi-
I'an is Greek to Percy, and when he will not under-
stand, they tie hlui with a rope,
Pert\v sends word home that he Is being mur-
<'ered. The girls get the cowlviys and hasten to
save their dear Percy. Meanwhile an. explosion
I'as .H—urred which more than makes Percy's life
miserable.
Scene from "Mexican as it is Spoken" (Melies),
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Mexicans all discover the cause of Percy's excite-
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were blasting, which Percy could not, would not
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Beloit, Wis. — The Majestic Tl:eater, in State
Street, has bt'en sold to O. A. Wright.
Middletown, Pa. — E. H. Condran will establish
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Building. Union and Emmaus Streets.
Racine, Wis. — Work has been started for the
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Streets.
Wilwaukee. Wis. — Former .Mderman Henry Kleii>
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northeast corner of Fi^th .Avenue and 106th Street,
for James M. Earle. Jr., and James T. Sullivan.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — .\n application was filed re-
cently with Building Inspector Kuhlman for a per-
mit to erect a moving picture theater on Vine
Street, above Callioun Street, b.v the Empire The-
ater Company. The new playhouse will be of
brick, steel and concrete construction and will
cost over $2ii.ono.
Tonawanda, N. Y. — Chas. I,. Steinbrenner has
finished plans of a brick moving picture theater
that I.ouis Heffman will build at 307 South Orange
Avenue. It will lueasure 2,3i^. x SO feet and will
seat about 2.'>ii. T'le estimated cost is $4,000.
Brookficld. Mo .las. N. Dove w-'ll establish a
picture show in the Yancey Build' ng.
Edwardsville. Pa. — Thomas Pestak and William
Beckers have pu-chased the Casino Tlieater an4
will conduct moving picture shows.
Watertown. N. Dak. — Francis & Peters -will
build an addition to the Fremont Vaudeville The-
ater.
Goshen, Ind. — Olson & Barton are planning to
erect a new J.'iO.oOO five-cent theater at Indian-
apolis.
Edgerton, Minn. — M. Herd, of Pipestone, will
open a moving picture theater soon.
Devil's Lake. N. D. — Mrs. C. I. Anderson, of
Minneapolis, has purchased a half interest in the
Charles Theater in this city.
Crafton, N. D .lohn Filler ■nill open a moving
picture theater in the near future.
Charles City, la. — Wright Bros, will open a
moving picture theater, to lie known as the Gem.
Two Rivera, Wis. — Manager Niquette. of the
Opera House, contemplates Improvements.
Arctic, R. I. — Thornton's new theater, at River-
point, has opened. The new theater replaces the
one destro.ved b.v fire last November. It is said to
be the largest and most up-to-date moving picture
theater in New England. The auditorium will seat
1.4O0 persons.
Milwaukee, Wis. — >fessrs. Crowley Bros, will
erect a motlon^ picture theater. 30 x 103. In Na-
tional Avenue, between Thirtieth and Thirty-first
avenues.
Duluth, Minn. — Mr. G. F. Bier, owner of the Co-
lonial Theater, contemplates Improvements.
Portage. Wis. — Geo. Beatty will open a moving
picture theater, to be known as the Crystal.
Marine, Mich. — The New Star Moving Picture
Theater will be opened for business in a abort
time, as it Is rapidly nearlng completion.
Livingston, III Jos. Westwood. of this city,
will erct a moving picture thater at Taylor Springs.
Malone, N. Y. — Patrick Mannis is planning to
erect a theater on Pearl Street.
Mohile. Ala. — Mr. F. T. Montgomery, of this
city, will erect a moving picture theater here In.
the near future.
Independent Film Stories
IMP.
HIS DRESS SHIRT (Oct. 30).— Mr. Klrby has
rather a tarty disptjsition for a newly married man
and Ills wife is exactly the reverse, being eager
to look after his comfort even to the minutest
detail.
Klrby receives an Invitation to attend a stag
dinner on Thursday night and begins to make prep-
arations Tuesday. He has only one dress shirt
and admonishes his wife to have It sent to the
laundry Iminediatel.v. The wife sets alx)Ut to do
so, but she receives an invitation from a dear
friend to go motoring and, of course, forgets all
atwut the shirt.
The evening of the dinner arrives and Klrby
returns home out of sorts. He bunts for the dress
shirt and then consults his wife. It dawns on her
that she has been remiss In her duty. Klrby
fumes and rants to the consternation of the young
wife. In her desperation, she decides to laander
the shirt and takes It into the kitchen, where
she makes elaliorate preparations. As she Is a
novice In the laundry art. she makes a mess of
it. ending in burning a bole through the shirt and
ruining the garment.
Klrby enters the kitchen at the crucial time to
find his wife in tears and the shirt smoking nnder
the red hot Iron. The humor of the situation mol-
lifies him and he takes bis wife In his arms and
kisses away her tears.
A FEW MINTJTES 'WITH STEEPLEJACK LIND-
HOLM (Oct. 30). — One of the pictures show the
dare-devil climber swaying in the air thirty-six
stories from the pavement where a false move
means death. Several scenes are shown of him
on other staffs at a high altitude, making one of
the most exciting pictures ever released. (Copy-
righted 1911 by Independent Moving Plctores (>>.
of .\meriea.)
KING, THE DETECTIVE (Nov. 2).— Mr. Arm-
strong, a banker, returns to his home in his motor
car driven by .\shton, his chauffeur, taking with
him a large sum of money. His daughter, Edna,
has a sweetheart. Walter Hosklns, who has been
forbidden the house and ordered to cease his atten-
tions to her. Hosklns gains entrance to the house
by climbing the lattice work on the piazza and
the act is seen b.v Asbton. .Armstrong, asleep in
his den, Is murdered, the perpetrator being in-
distinct In the semi-darkness.
King, an expert detective, is called into the case.
Suspicion points to Hosklns. as it is known that
he has had a wordy war of words with the banker.
The chauffeur tells his story of seeing the young
man enter the house In a clandestine manner and
he is arrested and charged with the crime. Edna
believes implicitly in his Innocence and Implores
King to clear him. The sleuth makes a minute
search of the surroundings, examining the per-
son of the dead man carefuU.v. He finds thumb
prints on the collar worn b.v Mr. Armstrong and
makes his deductions from that fact. The .voung
man Is visited in prison by his sweetheart and told
to be of good cheer.
King makes a thorough examination of the prem-
ises and visits the garage, examining the tools, etc.
He Is seen working in his laboratory, studying
the thumb print under a powerful glass and then
determines to try an experiment. Placing powder
on his wrist he has an interview with Asbton,
shaking hands with the driver, pressing his thumb
firmly on the powder. Returning home, the print
is examined and he is satisfied.
He visits the room in which the banker was
killed and summons .\shton. DramaticalJV the de-
tective goes through the actions of the murderer
and. grasping the hand of the chauffeur, points
to the thumb and accuses him of the crime, pro-
ducing the wrench which was used to inflict the
fatal blow.
The chauffeur Is terrified and,' with shaking knees,
confesses the murder. Hosklns is rclcised from
prison and is warmly greeted by his swetheart.
Together they seek our King and thank him for
his interest in the case. (Copyrighted, Iflll, by
Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America.)
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THE LOVES OF DAVID OOPPEREIEIJ) (Oct
30), — Uriah Heep. the bumble creature, loqnnclcus
Mr. Micawber. eccentric .\unt Betsy. Mr. Wlck-
field. the lawyer: Dora, the "DoU-wlfe;" lovelorn
and sighing .\gnes. and the others, ail move abont
in a sphere totally Dlckensonian.
The scenes are set in Mr. Wiekfleld's home, and
his office, the homes of .\unt Betsy and David,
and the church in which David Is married to Dora.
Tlie different incidents chosen for reproduction
help to bring out forcibl.v the characteristics of
the chief actors. The picture introduces the irre-
pressible Mr. Micawber. who Is always waiting
for something to "turn up." It covers the period
of the story where David and his Annt Betsy comes
to the office of Wickfield and Hepp iu a business
transaction. Heep. the 'umble creature, is por-
trayed with almost startling realism.
Threaded with the machinations and forgeries,
of, Uriah Heep and his final undoing through this
sagaclt.v and suspicions of Mr. Micawber, are
David Copperfleld's love affairs.
David is much Attached to Agues and Dora, bat
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Horn's (loll liki- face ami cIiIIcUhIi iuuiiut'i> caiJlivatn
liliu ami l.i- iiiHiiu'^ liiT, 'llic luairlasi'. Iiowfvcr.
dofs IH'I null uiit a liapiiy oiii-, for Ucira Ik a
lioor liousi-kfi'ix'i- with lllllc inentallty and li-xs
Hilaiilnbllllj. DoiH illi-s sliorlly after h-r inarrlaj.'!-,
and ou licr dfalli-lii-cl s.if asks AKiies to many
Darld. Aniii-s In In love with David from tin-
very tlrst, and xvlu-n l.e retniiiK from a lrl|) al)road,
after tlie diatli of Ids vvlfi-. lie li-arns of Abui-s'
love for liim mid hi- married for the st-cond- time.
THEIR BURGLAR (Nov. 3). — lu the course of
u tashioualde recryilon at li-r home, a yoiint; Kirl
)<inarrels «ltli her suitor. I'hju^d by a fancied
wronK. the (Xirl with comiilaisnnoc accepts tlie
jiroiKisai of a foreign nolileman and determines
to forget The Man forever.
As time ijroi;rvSse.s and the day set for her
weddlnb' to tlie sallow haroii approaches, she is
iilisi-ssed liy a feeling of (ilscimleiit and a yearn-
ing for her former lover. On the nlglit lietore tlie
Wedding, in a inoineiit of desperation she decides
to recall her Idol.
She pens a note in her lioudolr, asking her lover
to rescue her from a loveless marriage. .\t uiid-
iliglil she quietly goes downstalis. The ligiits are
out in the drawing iikuii. Imt liy the camlli- light
phe fancies slie sees the Imller looking lhln>fs uii:
In reality it is an lnterru|ited half-scared Imrglar
who had come to "hKik over' the weiidlng pres-
i-nts. She e.\citedly thrusts upon the licwildeftMl
burglar the note with inslnictloiis to deliver It at
iince. which he does after e.xiierieuclng some trouble
with a policeman, who ha|(i>ens to be awake at
the time.
By delivering the letter to a haiipy recipient the
burglar dodges tlie otticers of the law. But the
young man is slightly suspicious, and forces the
iiurglar to accompany him back to the house, until
he can learn why the girl .selected such an extraor-
dinary-looking messenger.
.\t the house the girl is bewildered. The bur-
glar then confesses, and e.\|)Iains that he had
called to steal the wedding presents, and asks thein
In return for the service lie has rendered, to
give him his liberty.
They grant his request and do more than that.
The girl points out that the wedding gifts are
valueless to her under the new arrangement.
She is deeply grateful to tlie burglar, and is anx-
ious to make him hap|iy. So she gives him all the
wedding gifts for his very own, and he departs,
happy and contented.
Later when the couple are married the.v hear
from him. He writes them that he has reformed,
and Is no longer a burglar, but a plumber: and
he sends them a wedding gift, explaining that it
is in return "for tlie bunch youse gave me."
Being a plumber is a lead-pipe cinch for him to
be honest.
YANKEE.
THE VAN OSTEN JEWELS (Oct. 30).— The Met-
rotx>lltan police are mysfihed by a number of
roliberies. in which the robber leaves absolutely
CO clew. \V1 en a cable from France informs them
to be on the lookout for a famous French crook
who Is a master of hyjmotism. They a.ssign their
best detectives on Ills trail.
.\t the Van Osten receiition the ixilice mingle
with the guests, and one of their nnuiber becomes
suspicious of an apparently dignilled French noble-
man with exceptionally piercing eyes. His watch-
fulness is finally rewarded when he sees the French-
man put under hypnotic jiower the .voung woman
who is engage<l to marry the son and heir of the
Van Osten millions. The detective hears the ex-
lilicit instructions given to the young woman to
take the famous Van Osten jewels from their
iiidlng place and bring them to him. Under the
hypnotic power, the young woman obeys the com-
mand and is .seen handing them to the French-
man by her fiance. Thinking that his sweetheart
Is in league with the man. he obtains the jewels
and permits suspielon to fall upon himself. .\ll
ends happily when the detective steps fortii and
arrests his man. compelling him first of all to re-
lense the woman from the hypnotic spell.
AT DAISY FARM (Nov. 3).— Afrs. Burridge. n
widow, satisfied tliat her husband has died while
In the t'. S. army service, marries an honest old
farmer, Andrew Armstrong, who gives her and her
sim a pleasant home. To suiiply his stepson with
money the old man Is compelled to luortgage his
home. While he has the money in his possession
he Is accosted by an old tramp, who claims to he
Ills wife's first husband and to keep the tramp
from revealing the secret, he hands hlin the money
he has reeelved from the mortgage. This transac-
tion is witnessed by his stepson, wlio robs the old
tramp and throws him over a cliff.
Captain Craven, an ex-army officer, who is
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spending ids vacation la tlie town, saves Kate,
tlie stepson's fiance, from drowning and fails in
love with her. In visiting Kate at lier home he
finds the tramp, wlio has recovered from the fall
over the clifT. [inx-laiming himself as the husband
of the iiresent Mrs. Armstrong. He recognlies
the tramp as Keels, a desei'ter of the I'. S. at my,
and denounci-s him. The old tram|> then confesses
his identity and ui>on seeing the stei>sou U|>ou the
scene, he accuses him of liaviug robbed him and
tlirowu him from the clllT. Kate. U|wn hearing
that her Qauce is a thief, breaks her engagement
and accepts the attentions of tlie man who had
saved her from a watery grave.
SOLAX.
PERCY AND HIS SftUAW (Oct. 25).— By mis-
take I'ercy puts on his ro<im-iiiate's coat, in which
Is a photograjiii of a pretty girl. Percy's sweet-
heart. Vera, by accident sees the photo and de-
mands to know who it is Percy don't know.
\'era. thinking she has been deceiv«'d, gives Perc.v
her engagement ring and tells him to go. Heart-
broken, i'ercy leaves for the West. Later on
I.e gets lost in the woods and ilou'l know which
way to go. He liear»"H »icre»m. and after a des-
fierate struggle kills a big bear that had attacked
an Indian si)uaw. Sunshine, tlie s.iuaw, embraces
him and takes hiDi to her camp. She tells ber
father. Thunder Cloud, who Is the Chief, how
Percy saved her life, whereupon he Is greatly
Tidmlred and made a Chief. Then Thunder Cloud
gives Sunshine to Percy for his s<iuaw. Percy
nearl.v faints. Later on he leaves the camp. \»'lth
Sunshine following. He tries several times to
bribe Indians to take Sunsliine, but Is unsuccessful,
and also tries to kill himself, but Is saved by
Sunshine. Next we see Percy and his squaw at
a cowboy tavern, where they are met by Vera,
who embraces Percy, but Is pushed away by the
squaw. Lone Wolf, long in love with Sunshine,
appears and leads her away. Percy explains to
Vera and both are happy.
FOR BIG BROTHER'S SAKE (Oct. 27) Jack
and Dolly Harvey are orphans. Jack, a manly
young fellow of 2.3. is in love with Mae Stanley,
who thoroughly detests little Dolly. Dolly, eight
years old. has been keeping house for her big
brother, sees that Jack will never t>e happy with
Mae while she is around and runs away. She is
picked up by a gang of thieves, who try to teach
her to steal. As she refuses to steal, they treat
her brutally and make her sell newspapers on the
street. In the meantime Jack misses her and
realizing wh.v she has left home, he comes to
the conclusion that he does not really love his
fiancee, Mae Stanley. He hunts up Fannie Moore,
a neighbor grll. who has always admired Jack and
been a good friend to little Dolly, and together
they search for the child. Several days go by
without any success. During tills time Jack and
Fannie have become sweethearts. At last Jack
finds his little sister in the hands of ruffians and
after a fight takes her home. Jack and Fannie
are married and all three are very happy.
RELIANCE.
THE TEST OF A MAN (Oct. 28).— Fred Allen
and George Barr are in love with Grace Winters.
.\Ilen is favored, though he is inclined to fast
companions. He pmnilses Grace never to drink.
but is iiersuaded by friends to join them tn a
jollification. While intoxicated he meets Grace,
and slie. In mortification and anger, breaks her
engagement and marries Barr. ,\Ilen feels keenly
the loss of her love, loses interest in lite and be-
comes a derelict. Barr is secretl.v speculating
with his employer's funds, and fearing exposure
arranges a faked-U|i robbery. He Is siii-;>.is._'d by
the watchman after he lias opened the safe, dumped
papers ou the floor, etc.. and in the struggle that
follows the watchman Is killed. .\llen. who has
been passing the building, hears the shot and en-
ters. In an Intensely dramatic scene he accuses
Barr. and snatching up the revolver holds the big-
ger man covered, waiting for the jiolice. Ills preal
love for Grace overcomes him. however, and to
save her tlie pain of the disgrace he quickl.v pushes
the gun into the liand of Barr. and when the
liollce arrive Allen Is arrested as the offender.
He acceiits a fienltentlary sentence, and Is seen
worfetng In convict's garb on the rick piles. He
makes a sensational escape, unhurt by the bullets
which the guards send after him. The great self-
sacrifice of Allen preys on Barr's mind, and he
writes a letter of confession to Grace and goes ont
to find .\llen and bring him back. He locates
Allen, and his nerve falling at the crucial moment,
he destroys himself. .Mien buries him and then
writes to Grace, who comes and kneels In prayer
over the grave. Through the heartaches and trials
she has experienced. Grace recognizes the worth
of the man who stood the test.
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BISON.
A NOBLE RED MAN (Oct. 24).— PufTi-U with
%'ai)lt.v at liiK i-xiiin)nlliiiir.v siuccss as tlie leader
of tlie will' inii-l.v, mill ludeii wllli the HpolU uf
war whifli lit- iirosciits to the I'hief, Hed Feather
atiks for the chief's ilaiiKliter. Silver Star. IxivliiR
Big Ui-er, she protests, hut to no avail. Kloatliij:
Cloud, nlioiii Ued Feather has diacarded, goes to
Ills tepee ami hejis for his love, hut he spurns her
ronteiniitiiously. Silver Star seeretly visits BiK
Peer anil a tender parting takes place. IMoatliig
Cloud steals Hlg Deer's knife and stealthily pick-
ing her way. slays Itcd Feather and escapes un-
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suspected, and lie, thinking Silver Star has com-
mitted the deed, falsely admits his guilt to shield
her. He Is aliout to he executed when Floating
Cloud, overcome with grief and remorse, confesses.
For punishment she Is given a horse and cast out
of the trlhc. Big Deer and Sliver Star receive
the oliiofs consent td their marriage^ and the story
ends happily.
AN INDIAN HZHO (Oct, 27),— Little Ruth Is
captured hy Indians while tlie cowlioys are In
tpwn. llet inning home, the boys meet Ix>ne Wolf.
a half lireed, and pioce:'d to haze hlin. Ruth's
sister Grace, and her father happen along Mud in-
dignantly compel the cowboys to desist from their
cruel sport, and Lone Wolf is grateful. When
Ruth's disappearance Is discovered tlie cowboys
suspect I.one Wolf and try to force a confession
from hlni. Grace, however, has faith In hlin, and
he goes to the scene and finds the Indians' traces.
Borrowing a gun and a horse he volunteers to
take up the trail. lie rescues Ruth in a thrilling
scene and starts hack on a breackneck ride, hold-
ing the girl before him. hotly pursued by the
redskins. In the running light he kills a number
of his pursuers, who iniike iimazing falls from the
galloping horses. The cowboys, hearing the sliots.
take a hand, and I.one Wolf, riddled with bullets,
dies a hero's death as Ruth is placed safely iu
the arms of her parents.
AMBROSIO.
SALAMBO (Oct. 25) Salambo is in command
of the Morceniiries (hired foreign soldiers). Pay-
ment being delayed they make a hostile demonstra-
tion and the High Tricstess addresses them. Sa-
lambo becomes infatuated with her and quiets tlie
threatening men. Violating the sacred rules, he
enters the Temple and forces his way to the Idof
Cliamber, where the Sacred Veil reposes, in quest of
the woman. He is set upon by the holy guards,
and tears down the veil and wraps it .about him-
self,, and while the priests and guards are spell-
bound with horror at the sacrilegious act he makes
his escape. The Priestess, whose heart has been
stormed by the fearless, dashing soldier, goes to
his tent and persuades him to give her back the
veil. After she has returned it to the Temple.
amid the great rejoicing of the priests and tlie
people, she goes back to Salambo and becomes
the warrior's bride.
LUX.
BILL, HIS -WrFE AND THE WATER (Oct, 27).—
Bill was shiiving when he discovered that he had
no water with which to wash tlie lather from his
noble countenance. He made a rush for the tap
only to find that the water had gone on strike.
and that there was a famine In the land. Bill
then went forth to beg, borrow or steal, but water
was so precious that none would part with what
little they possessed. There was no hope for Billy
but go further afield. He therefore took the first
train to the seaside and returned later in the day
with two large jugs full of the precious liquid.
Meanwhile his wife has developed an awful thirst.
She began to look at Bill in a way that made him
feel nervous when he arrived, and she very soon
drank both Jugs of water. Poor Billy, he had a
lively time of it until the water taps were in
action again.
BERTIE AND HIS RIVALS (Oct. 27). Jack-
son received an invitalion to a dance at the house
of the father of Ethel, with whom he is In love.
He accepts with alacrity, and arrives at the ball
to find that he has two rivals for her hand, and
how the three suitors attempt to outvie each other
is very amusingly depicted. At last, however.
Jackson manages to propose in spite of the fact
that the two others place the foot of a chair on
his toes while he does so, which causes him the
most excruciating agony. The proposal success-
fully accomplished, Jackson rushes to his room to
liathe Ills tortured member, and presently falls
asleep with his foot in a basin of water. The
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and shortly return with a large bag of cement,
which ti.ey pour in the water. They then contrive
to cause Ethel to fetch Jackson that he may lead
her out In a dance. The wretched Jackson Jumps
up and dI«'overs to his horror that his foot Is
firmly attached to the baslu. which be Is per-
forced to drag with him whenever he walks.
Thus they arrive In the drawing room, where, as
may be Imagined, there entry Is very sensational.
All ends happily, however, and a final view shows
Jackson and Etbel Joyously united.
NESTOR.
LONE BILLS LAST RIDE (Oct, 26).— Thankful
that ut last he might call the little home his own,
SherilT Kirby was starting out to make the final
payment, wheu from Governor Wright arrived an
order to escort the stagecoach from Big Run to
(Culver, as I-one Bill had been seen In his country.
Reluctantly, Kirby banded the money to his son,
Joe. then hastened to execute the Governor's or-
ders, while Joe rode gaily away to make the last
imynient on their home.
I'ntortuiiately, however, he stopped In at Dan's
saloon to bid his friends good-bye, an<l there, al-.
though not recognizing him, Joe met Ixine BUI,
whose adroit persuasion soon induced the jroung
man to play "just one" game. He let Joe win
at first, then gently led him on, so that ere two
hours had passed, the sheriff's money had changed
hamls, and Lone Bill had departed to don his
mask and await the stage coach at the bend of
the road. But as he sprang out and commanded
the driver to throw up his hands. Sheriff Kirby
and his men dashed forward. Springing upon his
horse, Hill galloped furiously away, with the posse
in close pursuit. Although severely wounded, the
desperado managed to evade them by dismounting
and sending liis horse off the other way.
Seeing that he had been duped, the sheriff sent
his men out in various directions, while he and
Deputy Ward chanced upon the very path that Bill
had taken, and soon discovered their man hiding
near a large tree. At the first shot, the desperado
fell and lay motionless, nor did he move when
Kirby touched him with his boot; but no sooner
were their backs turned, than the command came
to throw up their hands, and upon wheeling, found
themselves looking into the muzzle of Lone Bill's
six-shooter.
Quickly the desperado took possession of the
sheriff's liorse: but had scarcely gone half a mile,
when he lost consciousness; and it was only wheu
brought to the Kirby home that Bill managed to
slip to tlie ground, where kind-hearted Mrs. Kirby
soon found the wounded man and helped him into
the house. Here, from another room, he heard
.Toe's broken confession to his mother of the gam-
bling, so that ere the .\ngel of Death claimed
him, Ixine Bill had an opportunity to repair at least
a part of the havoc he had wrought.
MUTT AND JEFF DISCO'TER A 'WONDERFUL
REMEDY (Oct. 28). — Dr. Fakewell has cleaned up
.$80,0110 and Is now in search of pastures new-.
Who'll fill his place? Why, Mutt and Jeff. .So
they take up their "working" quarters at the
old stand, that is, Dr. Fakewell's late office.
The electrician in charge is glad to decamp; so
he pockets whatever cash Mutt and Jeff can spare.
shows them the workings of the wonderful ma-
chinery with which all the ills that flesh Is heir
to may be annihilated and "vamooses."
The first patient is an old man, who has not
walked in twenty years. Jeff plays doctor while
Mutt manipulates the electric wires from behind
the screen. With a yell, the old chap springs up
and discovers that he Is cured and dances away,
leaving behind a goodly sum of money.
The news of this wonderful cure spreads like
wildfire, and a poor devil on crutches, who has
tried everything In vain, decides to see the new
doctors. He finds them still busy counting the
"mazuma."
Jeff gets busy over the new victim with the
aid of a mallet, and, finding the case rather hope-
less, takes fifty dollars for the examination and
demands two hundred bones for treatment. The
patient is willing. In fact he says they can make
him an extra charge should they cure him. An
extra charge? WTiy certainly! Mutt Is not going
to be sting.v with so generous a cripple; so he
not only gives him the full benefit of the electrical
appliances, but uses the emergency lever as an
extra charge. A flash, a puff of smoke, and
everybody drops to the floor in a writhing heap.
Kind-hearted neighbors rush In, and In splints and
bandages, doctors and patient are carted away to
the hospital.
DIPPY AD'VTRTISES FOR A PTTP (Oct. 28).—
Ills name is J. Lancaster Dlpplngton. but his
friends call him "Dippy" for short. The surname
fits him like the proverbial glove, for, besides his
apparent stature shortage, his desire to make his
little chee-ild happy has made bim "dippy" on
the dog question.
Notwithstanding his better half's opposition,
"Dippy" advertises for a pnp: and numerous dog-
salesmen, together with a motley crowd of muts,
mongrels, curs, cross-breeds and miscellaneous bow-
wows, storm his home.
A belated dog fancier meets with success, and
"DIppy's" little chee-ild Is made bappy with a
pup to fondle and caress. "'Dippy" Is also made
happy, and, as the Urs. refuses to share his hap-
piness, he Insists on sharing it witb his neighbors.
While engaged In reading the dog's pedigree to
a friend, the chee-ild and the pup disappear back
of the house. The dog-catchers' wagon Is spied
In the distance, and "Dippy" promptly gives chase.
This Is "some" chase. The chaser Is finally routed
with a net and driven to the police headquarters.
Here mamma and the chee-ild put In an appearance
at the psychological moment, and the happy trio,
plus pup, go home.
ECLAIR.
youth: aUEEN of hearts (Oct. 23),—
Three Jolly "old sjiorts" are enamored of the same
comely dame, one .Mrs. LIghtfoot. who is Immensely
amused at the situation. She keeps the three on
the verge of distraction, by showing absolutely no
preference. The fact that a young lieutenant is
billeted at the home of Mrs. LIghtfoot is a source
of disturbance to the trio. They bribe the maid
to carry on a flirtation with the young officer, and
keep him away from madame. Apparently the maid
is carrying out her part of the programme, and
the three, rid of the common enemy, resume the
ijuarrel among themselves. One of the old fellows
accidentally falls asleep on a beiieb,' thus bringing
down ujion himself the ridicule of Mrs. LIghtfoot.
The other two engage in violent warfare, and the
victor, sheathing his sword, approaches bis fair
lady, overflowing with confidence. Alas! He Is
abashed to behold Mrs. LIghtfoot advancing be-
side the dreaded oflicer, whom she proudly presents
as her "future husband:" The three rejected suit-
ors be<-onie very dejected, and In their universal
sadness decide to become friends once more.
PERCY GETS TIRED OF THE THEATER
(Oct. 23). — Percy and his wife are about to sit
down to dinner, when their friend Harold comes
in and invites them to the opera. He leaves them',
stating that he will be back in an hour, which
will give them time li» which to dress. As soon
as Harold has left, Percy and wlfey leave their
dinner and hurriedly begin to dress. In their ex-
citement, however, everything goes wrong — Percy's
studs refuse to be forced into the eyelets, and
madame's dress will not fasten properly, etc..
etc., and in the heat of the tussle they both be-
come angered, and the quarrel advances to the-
fiinging stage, and in this plight Harold finds
his friends upon ITis return. As soon as Harold'
and his wife behold the cause of all their trouble,
they set to work to wreak their vengeance upoo-
his innocent head, and when the victim finallj'
makes his escape. Percy and wlfey se^ how ridicu-
lously they have acted, and laughingly 'they fall
into each other's arms, and "make up."
REX.
A BREACH OF FAITH (Oct. 26) Antone ani
Luigl are sitting In the latter's cafe in Mulberry
Street, talking of their affairs. Or rather should
It be said that Luigl was talking of their affairs,
for Antone was silent with thoughts of a girl, a
girl far away, yet near to him. Giuseppe had re-
ceived a letter with a very flattering offer to go
West, but he cannot go away, because Anita,
the only girl, is even now on her way to America,
to him, and happiness. Luigl prevails upon him,
however, and tells him he will take care of Anita
when she arrives. And so Giuseppe, confident that
the girl will be comfortable, leaves a note for
her and deiiarts.
Anita arrives, and Giuseppe receives her and
welcomes her heartily. Anita is pretty and win-
some and sweet, and her eyes — they are the kind
that buy men, and Luigl sells himself. He Is
Just about to give her the letter from his brother,
when — he realizes! He tells her Antone has
gone away, but that he w-ill take care of her.
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anil at last wearies of the suspense. In frantic
frenzy he derides to return home. He enters the
little enfe to see Anita sittiitji with head honed
uiHin her arms, weeping with the abandon of one
who knows only dreary desolation and the death
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answers, explanation — and they see the light, they
understand, they realize! As they are talking
they hear I.uigl, returning from a drunken spree,
ohantlng « ribald song. Antone conceals himself
behind llie (•<iiinter. I.ulgl saunters in. ami roughly
hurls the woman aside. Antone, unable longer to
restrain himself, rushes out and faces his brother,
the traitor and traducer. Latin blood calls for
vengeance; a great 'wrong cries for revenge; An-
tone strikes, and a Cain is slain by Abel.
AMERICAN.
THE LONELY RANGE (Oct. 19). — Charley
Crawford, a young rnnchman, marries the daughter
of a fanner and takes her from the homestead to
his ranch in the West. They are very happy in
their love and the days slip by, unnoticed while
they are together. Hut the day comes when it Is
necessary for I he young husband to leave his hjuio
to look after his scattered herd, and after he Is
gone, the young wife, left alone, finds the absence
of human companionship and the silence of the
vast prairie oppressive. For days the only living
thing that crosses her range of vision "are the
distant herds of cattle, and anused to being alone
she becomes melancholy.
In the course of their work, her husband and his
companions come upon •, ranger, whose horse has
fallen upon him. pinning him underneath and seri-
ously injuring him. Crawford's ranch Is the Lear-
est habitation and the ranger is carried tD the
ranch to be looked after by the young wife. She
welcomes the break in the monotony and nurses
the ranger, glad to have the diversion. The rang-
er's Injuries are soon well, thanks to her ftre
and he prepares to leave tlie ranch. He Informs
Mrs. Crawford of his intention and she watciiei
his preparations for departure with much regret.
Then fear of loneliness prompts her to ask him to
take her to town that she ma.y return to her parents
until after the roundup. The ranger takes her on
his horse and she gives him a letter to he de-
livered to her husband at his camp. On the trail
they meet one of the cowboys, who takes in the
unusual situation to mean that Mrs. Crawford has
run away with the ranger. He rides to the camp
and tells Crawford that his wife has eloped. In
his anger, Charley attacks his informant, but the
boys intervene and he hurries to his home to find
the house empty and circumstantial evidence point-
ing to the truth of the cowboy's story. He feels
the pangs of jealousy and the bitterness of life
makes the hitherto honest man sr. oJtiaw. Months
after the same ranger is a.sslgned to the task of
hunting the desperado down. He trails him Into
the mountains and comes upon him. but the wary
outlaw has him covered with bis gun before he
realizes what has happened. They recognize each
other simultaneously and the ranger drops his gun.
All the bitterness he has felt surges through Craw-
ford. At last he has at his mercy the man whom
he believes has wrecked his home and he prepares
to strangle him. A desperate conflict ensues and
at last the ranger succeeds in mastering his ad-
versary and he snaps on the handcuffs. He ex-
tends the letter written by Crawford's wife to his
captive, who opens and reads:
"Dear Roy: —
"The loneliness of the range is awful. I am
going home until after the roundup.
"Lucille."
Remorse comes to Crawford and the ranger un-
derstands. He unlocks the handcuffs and releases
his man, and Crawford hurries back to Ms home
and his waiting wife.
THE HORSE THIEF'S BIGAMY (Oct. 23).—
Bill McCurdy. nn outlaw, brings his second wife,
a retined woniiui. t<i the ranch. Here tlicy meet
Till .McCiinly. a bioilier ot lUII. who reprimands
Hill for his ilnpllclly. 'I'lie shock is too much (or
Hill's Kei'oiiil wife ami she collapses.
Meuiiwhile I'lit has Informed Hill's first wife of
lier husbaiiirs wroiigiloing. and together they ride
to Hill's ranch, where they are told that the doc-
tor who attended her has escorted her to the home
of her friend, tlie I'. S. marshal.
A few minutes after the arrival of the doctor
and Mrs. Mary McCurdy, I'at, and Bill's first wife
come upon the scene. Bill Is about to shoot his
lawful wife when the outlaws stop him and lead
him away. The doctor and Mary plight their
troth and soon are married.
THE TRAIL OF THE EUCALYPTUS (Oct. 26).—
Mrs. Wilcox, a widtiw, informs the Rangers that
the Vigilantes, a band of highwaymen, have cap-
tured her daughter. The Rangers are unsuccessful
In their attempts at recovery.
Mr. Caxton receives a message from one of the
Vigilantes saying that unless he proposes to abide
by their laws he will be obliged to take the pen-
ally. He throws the paper containing this reading
in the face of the messenger, who returns to hi>
gang. They start Immediately to capture Caxton
and his home. ■ .
Mr. Caxton's daughter, Elsie, informs her sweet-
heart. Bob, of the message delivered to her father.
Hob, who Is the leader of the Rangers, apprises
ills fellows of the Vigilantes wrongdoing and
instructs tliem to be on their guard.
One day, as Klsie is waiting at her trysting
place, which is the Eucalyptus tree near her home,
for Bob, the Vigilantes manage to capture Elsie's
father. When tlie.v pass the Eucalyptus tree, be-
hind which Klsie and Hob were hiding, Bob jumps
out and holds them up with his gun.
Elsie fearing tliat her lover will get hurt, clasps
her arms around his, thereby causing him to drop
his gun. The Vigilantes take the gun and are
about to hang them when the Rangers put the
Vigilantes to flight. Bob turns to his sweetheart
and clasps her In his arms.
are their match lo a certain extent. Their wild
duHh on horseback, followed by the cavaliers of the
prairies in full chase Is most exciting.
The boys swing the ropes. Swish: Swish! They
whirl through the air and the girls become their
prey: "roped in" as it were in true Western style.
Then the cowboys get to "workiu' " on those pies
such as mother used to bake, and there Is a good
old time that beggars description.
CHAMPION.
FIELD DAY SPORTS AT FT. RILEY. KANSAS
(Oct. 30). — This aim of Fort Kiley encampment Is
a grand revelation of the work National Guard
troops undergo. The marching of soldiers in gala
attire on some national holiday is all the people
ever witness in this regard; and they do not know
that the soldier is trained in any other perform-
ance, e.vcept perhaps the carrying of his gun.
.\nd if there be any doubt what our "boys" can
do one look at this picture, of their work on the
Pawnee Flats, will be a convincing answer to the
question. In the target drills we behold the amaz-
ing accuracy of our gunners.
They were compelled to vacate the danger zone
in quick order by the officials as they were In
Imminent peril of their lives; but the camera had
caught the targets unedr fire, at a focus never he-
fore attenmped in picturedom.
This feature alone of the picture puts It In a
class entirely by Itself; but apart from the daring
charges and counter-charges, the many and wonder-
ful evolutions, bewildering drills, realistic sham
battles with lumbering field artillery, this film is
an educator. It is unique merel.v as a spectacle.
In fact, without a peer, but viewed from a patriotic
standpoint, it has a mission. To inculcate a feeling
of self-protection, in that our country is in the
vanguard as to military prestige. Every form of
field sports, drills and athletic stunts are gone
through ^v1th a vim and dash that make the spec-
tator's veins sparkle and thrill with new life and
spirit.
THE COWBOY'S PIES (Nov. 1).— There is an old
bachelor ranclmian. living not fifty miles from Silver
Springs, Colorado. Two nieces and a sister pay
him a visit. We see the party drive up jn the
cnrry-all and it is a cnre for sore eyes to look at
those nieces. Splendid looking girls with mischief
peeping out all over them.
The auntie starts to bake a cake and the girls
resolve to try a hand at pies. Out in the bunk-
house they see the forms of the handsome cow-
bo.vs. Well, yoti may surmise some complications
will ensue, .something stormy and worthwhile, when
handsome cowboys and dashing girls have a fling
together. m
Slipping over a lot of amusing Incidents and de-
tail, we come where the girls with cakes and pies
have become the object of the cowboys' quest.
Tl'ese latter sp.v the girls and not knowing of their
advent, or the manner of it. are after them in
genuine cowboy fashion, in full tear. But the girls
POWERS.
APPLES AND DESTINY (Oct, 31).— Algy, a city
chap, visits the country and comes n|>on a farmer's
daughter peeling apples In the yanl. lie uses all
his city tricks to make a mash. He gives her
some advice about peeling apples and she tells him
that he may go and pick suuie since lie knows how
to do it so well. Algy starts for the orchard with
a basket and Is soon seen up In the tree picking
apples.
A couple of tramps come aU>ne. and endeavor lo
hold him up. AlK>ut t^.time the farm bauds learn
Uiat there are tramps on the premises. .\lgy, in
rear of the tramps, comes down from tlie tree and
runs for his life. The farm hands, thinking that
Algy is one of them, pursue the frightened, dude.
Algy runs until out of breath and they overtake
htm in a marsh, where he has flonmlered In a help-
less state. In a sadly bedraggled condition they
march him back to the farmliouse, where he Is
seen by the farmer's daughter, who explains she
sent Algy to pick apples and thereby taught him
a lesson that he will never forget.
THE PROGRESSIVE BOOK AGENT (Oct. 31).—
A foxy book agent comes to a general store-keeper
in a country town and expatiates upon the merits
of a book that he is handling. The store keejier
does not want to buy it and tells him lie has no
money and that he will have to see liis wife. The
book-agent goes at once to the store-keeper's house
and tells the wife that her husband wants the Ixiok
and wants her to pay for it. She gives the book-
agent $2.00 and he leaves the book. The agent
then proceeds back to the store-keeper and tells
him that his wife desires a copy very much and
for him to buy one for her. In this way the book-
agent gets $'2 from the merchant and starts on
his way to the depot.
After he has gone the store-keeper notices that
the book fakir has not left a copy ot the book
and dispatches his son to overtake the book-agent
and get the volume. The boy comes upon the man
and tells him that he wants the book. The agent
gives him the book, but tells him that there Is
$2.00 due on it, whereuiwn the boy digs deep Into
his pockets and produces the $2.00 and returns to
the store with the volume. .\t the end we see the
book agent smiling to himself on the back platform
of the train as it pulls out of the station.
THE PRIDE OF THE WEST (Nov, 4), — A group
of cowboys are gathered about the railway station
post ofl3ce In a Western town. The mail train
comes and from it alights the paymaster of a large
mine situated in that vicinity. The paymaster
carries a grip full of money, which is Intended for
the payroll. Johnny .\rcher. a cowboy, received a
letter at the same time from his mother stating
that the mortgage upon her home will be fore-
closed unless a certain amount of money reaches
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The New Feature Film, consisting of two or
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sound of a pleasing and trained human voice is
doubly welcome when it helps your patrons to un-
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"The Inferno of Dante" (Milano Films), 5 reels.
"The Crusaders or Jerusalem Delivered" (World's
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'The Two Orphans" (Selig), 3 reels.
"Foul Play" (Edison). 3 reels (full lecture
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"Enoch Arden" (Biograph), 3 reels.
Coming great features are Pathe's "Hunchback of
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.Milton's "Paradise Lost," j reels, by the Vitag:raph Co.;
"Zigomar," 3 reels, a very fine Eclair production; "The
Black Arrow." by the Edison Company, adapted from
the story of Robert Louis Stevenson; "The Discovery
of .\merica." by the Selig Company. I am booking
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W. STEPHEN BUSH-Movin? Picture World
326
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Ikt at a certain time. Previous to this Arclii-r
lias Lad trouble «lth aiiotber oowpuuclier Ij.v the
name of Denny O'Shea, over the HfTectlons of Julia
Urett. who Is known far and wide as the "I'ride
of the West," through her ahllltles as a horse-
woman. Archer rides off through the woods. The
pa.vuiaster follows that way shortly after on his
way to the mine.
Knowlni; the contents of Archer's letter and the
contents of the paymaster's hag. O'Shea evolves
on the spot a scheme both of revenge and profit,
and for that purpose, rides In their direction.
Archer Is troubled over the contents of his mother's
letter and dismounting, sits by the wayside and
ponders over how he can raise the funds. In a
short time he falls asleep and the letter falls be-
side him. Denny riding up, sees the letter and the
cowboy sleeping there, but hides when he hears the
paymaster approaching. When he is near O'Shea
steps out from the bushes with a mask upon his
face and holds up the paymaster. The paymaster
rides furiously back to the station and summons
a party of cowboys. They ride to the spot and
there And only the letter. They read the letter
and at once discover what tlley consider to he his
motive for robbing the paymaster. During this
time O'Shea Is among the cowboys who accuse
Archer. Hy this time Archer has joined his sweet-
heart and while they are conversing in the meadow,
the cowboys descend upon them and arrest Arclier.
Julia Is Indignant and determines tliat she will clear
her sweetheart's name before they have a chance
to hang him. As the party rides into camp Denny
O'Shea lingers behind, riding beside Julia. He
takes this opportunity to propose to her and sug-
gests that they elope, at the same time displaying
a large roll of bills to show her that he is well
tlxed. The money arouses Julia's suspicion and as
they ride she stealthil.v draws Denny's pistol from
his side and covers him. She then compels him to
ride up to the others ami tliey accuse him of being
the thief. The money Is examined and Identified
■by the paymaster as that which was taken from
him. This settles all doubt as to .\rcher's inno-
cence, and the roi)e is transferred from his neck
to the neck of Denny O'Shea. They lead him off
«xclalmlng: "Hang the Mick!"
GREAT NORTHERN.
THE VICISSITUDES OF FATE (Oct. 28).—
Charles, a young trusted clerk. Is In love with his
employer's daughter, and while talking to her in
the ofDce one day, a draught of wind carries away
unnoticed several of the bank notes which he had
just been busy counting. Their pleasant tete-a-tete
is interrupted by the entrance of the girl's father,
who sends his daughter awa.v and proceeds to
check up the work of the young man. ITe finds a
shortage of $75.00, and demands an explanation as
to the missing mone.v. The .voung fellow .unable to
Sive a satisfactory reply, is accused of stealing
the amount, and Is Instanly discharged. In spite of
his protestations of Innocence. Arriving at his
home, he breaks the ill tidings to his mother and
father expecting sympath.y, but although his mother
clings to lilm and declares her belief In his inno-
cence, his father turns him out of the house.
Charles, In his dejected wanderings from home
strays near the docks, and becomes friendly with
the captain of a sailing vesel. He gets a free pas-
sage to a new country where, ere long, he is seek-
ing employment. Having no credentials, however,
he falls to find a position. Being compelled to
sleep in a shed one night, he overhears the plot
of a hand of thieves. As luck would have It, the
plot is directed against the manager of a firm who
had refused Charles emplo.vment owing to lack of
references. Our hero advises him of the plot at
once, with tlie result that the thieves are foiled
In their attempt and arrested and Charles secures
the coveted position. In the meantime, spring
cleaning at his former employer's office has dis-
closed the fact that tlie missing bank notes were
hlown niuler a steam radiator, and the result is
that \vlieT\ Charlos r°turns. his innocence has alread.v
been established, and be gains a reward for what
he has undergone hy his old employer giving him
his daughter's hand in niarriace.
Among the Exhibitors
Chicagro. 111. — Burmel-ter & Ksean will erect a
new $.''), r.iio t'leater at 4S3.'5 Irving Park Roulevard.
Chica^, 111. — .\lbert Amis will erect a new
moving picture theater at 28i)o-i>7 W. Division
Street, to cost $2,00ii.
Now York N. Y. — Cramp & Co., have been
awnrrted the contra"' for the erection of a new
theater at 15.')-159 AV. 48th Street, to cost $150,-
000.
Hichig^aji City, N. Dak. — A new Opera House Is
to be erected here.
Omaha, Neb. — \ moving picture theater, to
cost $4. ,100. Is to he built at 24th and Lake Streets,
by J. Oregg and O. C. FIch.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — Plans are being prepared hy
Shampan * Shampan, for a new theater, to be
•rerted at Broadway and Vnret Streets.
Atlanta, Q». — Frank T. Montgomery's new moT-
iDK picture theater on Peachtree Street, i^oen'lv
completed, at a cost of $60,000, Is more than ful-
filling expectations.
Cincinnati, Ohio, — The Empire Company has or-
dered plana for a motion picture theater on Vine
Street, just above Calhoun, to bare a seating ca-
pacity of 8fK), and to cost $2.'5.000.
Fort Worth, Tex. — While moving picture theater
proprietors raised no otjjectlon to the new ordinance
providing for censorship of pictures, they are up
In arms over the provision abolishing signs In front
of the theaters. They claim a considerable por-
tion of transient patronage will be lost through
lack of any guide to strangers.
Newark, N. J. — Del Guercio & Goonelll have
drawn plans for altering the moving picture the-
ater at 78 Seventh Avenue, owned by Gerade
U'egaro, and estimated to cost $2,000, and also
of a brick store, one story, which Dr. A. K.
Blenchl will build at 4 Sheffield Street, at ao
eitlmated coat of $1,000.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Architect Charles lesser Is
taking bids on a $10,()0(J picture theater for the
Kosciusko Theater Company, to be erected at Fifth
Avenue and .Mitchell Street.
Milwaukee, Wis, — Architect John F. Roth, Jr.,
has let contracts for a picture showhouse for
G. Bruet, to be erected at Third and Chambers
Streets. It will cost about $10,000.
New Orleans, La. — Charles F. Bode, proprietor
of the Pastime Theater, bought the Schallnskl prop-
erty In Third Street, opposite the Rapides Theater,
and will erect a small theater for his moving
picture business.
Bloomer, Wis. — E. Nelson, manager of the~Sem
Theater in Chippewa Falls, Is making arrange-
ments for opening a moving picture show here.
He has rented the building now occupied by Mrs.
Laura Smith's restaurant and will open up about
the 20th with the pictures he uses at the Gem.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Former Alderman Henry Klein
will erect a moving picture theater on VUet Street,
near Twenty-seventh, costing $8,000.
Houston, Tex. — W. D. Whiteside has let the
contract for the erection of a $10,000 amusement
hall on Ashland Street, between Seventeenth and
Eighteenth Avenues. It Is to be a wooden build-
ing and is seventy-five by fifty feet.
Louisville, Ky. — The contract for the erection
of the Majestic Theater, the new moving picture
house opposite the postolHce, on Fourth Avenue,
was let to A. Markhara & Co. The store south of
the present Majestic Theater has been torn down
and the new structure to be erected on this lot
will be Joined with the theater now In operation,
affording a seating capacity of 1,000 to 1,200.
The new theater will cost from $40,000 to $45,000,
and will be built of reinforced concrete and steel.
When completed It will be one of the handsomest
of its kind in the South. Another moving picture
honse Is to be erected on Market .Street, between
Seventh and Eighth, on the site of the building
that was formerly occupied by the Dow Wire
Works. The plans have already been drawn for
this building and call for an expenditure of $8,000.
Mr. M. Bass Is the promoter of the new moving
picture house. At Twenty-sixth and Portland
Avenue will be erected another moving picture
house. The Portland Theater Company, headed by
Louis DIttmar, will operate the new house. It is
to cost $10,000 or $12,000.
Seattle, Wash. — A modem, up-to-date $100,000
exclusive photoplay house on Second Avenue Is the
latest big addition to Seattle's theatrical enter-
prises. The new theater will be located at 1412
Second Avenue, between Union and Pike Streets.
John H. Clemmer, owner of two theaters In Spo-
kane, and his son, James Q. Clemmer, owner of
the Dream Theater in this city, are financing the
moving picture venture, and the.v assert that their
new house will be the finest of Its kind In the
West, and will be opened to the public about
March 1. Plans for the new theater are alread.v
being drawn by Architect E. W. Houghton, of
this city. The theater will be 60 feet by 108 feet,
and will seat about 1,500 people. This new en-
terprise will be known as the New Empress
Theater.
Tarentum, Pa — The Consolidated Picture Com-
pany is making an effort to establish a new pic-
ture theater here.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Bell Theater will erect a
new house at 14th Street and North Avenue.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Atlas Amusement Com-
pany has awarded the contract for the erection of
a new picture showbonse at 20th and Fond du
I,ac .\venue to the PhoenixFerro Company.
Indianapolis, Ind.^-Chas. Olsen and Benjamin
Barten are planning to erect a new $.'')0,000 building.
Louisville, Ky. — An addition will he made to
the Majestic Theater, at .548 S. Fourth Street, to
cost $2."),m)0.
South Bend, Ind. — A new theater will be erected
at Main and State Streets. Geo. Hoffman Com-
pany has the contract.
New York, N. Y, — Metropolitan Theater Com-
pany. Capital J.'^O.OOO.
St. Paul, Minn. — A new moving pictnre theater
has been ostnb'ished at ."5111 and Wabash Streets,
known as the Colonial, under the management of
S. I,. Bothapfel.
Cleveland. Ohio. — The Co^y Theater, situated at
I.orain and Clark Avenues, has opened again, after
being thoroughly remodeled.
Canton. Pa. — The Grand Opera House here, under
the proprietorship of Messrs. I.uker & Luke.v, has
opened as n moving picture theater. ;
Waterloo, Iowa. — Manager of the Princess The-
ater has converted it into a high class moving
pictnre theater.
Westfleld. Mass. — Antonia Delesslo has pur-
cb'isod a moving picture theater on Elm Street.
Decatur, 111. — Plans are Hearing completion for
a new theater to be erected here, at North Water
and East North Streets.
Houston, Tex '-Jesse H. Jones will erect a new
theater at Capital and Main Streets.
Milwaukee, Wi«.j.— G. ^rnet will erect a new pic-
ture house at Ti -iirt and Chaml)ers Street, to coet
$10,000. Architect Cbat. Lesser has plans for a
new theater for the Kosciusko Theater Company,
to be erected at Fifth Avenue and Mitchell Street.
Minneapolis, Minn. — A new theater will be
erected at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street, to
cost $2.').(Ki0.
New York, N, Y. — Henry I. Felser has plana
for a new moving picture theater at Madison Ave-
nue and 102d Street, to cost $12,000 for J. and C.
Fischer.
St. Mary's, Pa. — A new moving pictnre theater
will open presently, to be known as the Family,
with a seating capacity of 750. Mr. A. J. Bayn
will be manager.
Beading, Pa. — A Lebanon firm purchased a piece
of ground on East PottsvlUe Street, and will erect
a moving picture show.
Decatur, 111. — The Corner, the new nickel pictnre
show, at Water and William Streets, has opened.
The front of the building has been remodeled Into
an attractive place. It will seat over 200 people.
The New York Amusement Company Is promoting
the place.
Des Moines, Iowa. — University Place Is to have
a motion picture theater, known as the Idle Hour,
and It will be first class, where the best selected
pictures will be shown. The Idle Hour will be
the first motion picture theater using the new
Gundlach Projection Lens. Mr. Davis, formerly
of the Colonial Theater, will be in charge.
Storm Lake. — J. M. Russell has decided to en-
gage In the moving picture theater business.
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Henry Berg has let the contract
for converting the building at 634 Smithfleld Street
Into a moving picture theater, at a cost of $6,000.
Beading. Pa. — George Fetter has opened a mov-
ing picture show In the Sbanfelder and Welk
Building.
Louisville, Ry. — A combination motion pictnre
theater and office building will be erected In
Fourth Street, just south of Chestnut, to coet
$25,000.
Portland, Ore. — R. Dletzman, 800 Dawson Street,
win erect a moving picture theater here.
Louisville, Ky. — Capt. Binton B. Davis, architect,
is having plans prepared for the erection of a mov-
ing picture theater for T. P. Powers, which will
cost $25,000.
Milwaukee, Wis. — R. Bruce Donglas Is bnllding
a moving picture theater on Greenfield Avenue, at
a cost of $8,500.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Architect Charles Lesser is
preparing plans for a $10,000 theater for the Kochl-
usko Theater Company, at Fifth Avenue and Mitch-
ell Street.
Canonsburg, Pa. — The Grand Opera Honse. re-
cently burned, will be rebuilt.
Pipestone, Minn. — George Kaupp will erect ■
moving picture theater here.
Cincinnati, 0. — Aa application has been filed with
the building inspector for a permit to erect a
moving picture theater on Vine Street, by the Em-
pire Theater Company. The new playhouse will be
of brick, steel and concrete, and will cost $60,000.
Trenton, 111. — Dan Witt, who has pictnre the-
aters in this city and at Breese, sold out at Breese
to M. Goeffry.
Gibbon, Neb. — Randall & Ray will erect a mov-
ing picture theater here.
Madison, Minn. — t. O. Boxrud will open a mov-
ing picture theater in the Pendergast Building.
Savannah, Ga. — The Savannah Picture Play Com-
pany has been Incorporated for the purpose of erect-
ing and operating moving picture theaters.
Topeka, Kan, — The Grand Opera House will nm
moving pictures in the future.
Eau Claire, Wis. — The Grand .\musement Com-
panv will erect a moving picture theater here.
Peoria, 111. — J. A. Evans will erect a $35,000
moving picture theater In this cit.v.
Minneapolis, Minn John B. Perry will erect a
$3.0(>o moving picture theater at 1706 Fourth Ave-
nue.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Architect John F. Roth. Jr.,
has let the contract for the erection of a moving
picture theater at Third and Chambers Streets,
which will cost, when completed, $10,000.
Superior, Wis. — The Bijou Theater has again
changed hands. A deal has been completed whereby
It is transferred from Mary Le Flohic to Fred
Howe.
Beading, Pa. — Ben Zerr will erect a moving pic-
ture theater on Schuylkill Avenue, near Oley Street.
Whitewater, Wis. — Mr. Gilbertson, of the White
Theater, has purchased the People's Theater, on
Main Street, of Sapiro and Ericsson.
Hannibal. Mo. — The Gem Theater will be con-
verted into a picture house.
Little Bock, Ark H. A. Peckham has sold the
Best Theater, at 321 .Main Street, to a Mr. Hub-
bard.
Clarkston, Wash. — Guy E. Smith has reopened
his picture theater in this city.
New Orleans. La. — Theodore J. Lala will shortly
erect a moving picture theater here.
New Haven, Ct, — George M. Fahey will erect a
high class motion picture theater on Congress ave-
nue.
Memphis, Tenn J. A. Evans will erect a theater,
to be known as the Princess, at 167 South Main
Street, which will seat 175 people.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Z27
W. E. GREENE FILM
EXCHANGE, Inc.
The Oldest and Largest Independent
Film Exchange in New England
Notice to Exhibitors
We are prej ared to take care of any amount
of summer business in New England. You don't
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The pick of the output of the Sales Co. is at
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INCORPORATED
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Is it clear and light, well defined and of proper
perspective and tone, and is it soft and pleasing
to the eyes ?
If Not Look To Your Curtain.
There Is A Reason.
Daylight is natural and the light to which the hu-
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will tell you that you shouldn't lose a minute ; but
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REMEMBER: Kimble Variable Speed Mo-
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R. P. M. and the changes are not by "steps," but
by imperceptible gradations, as you push the con-
trolling lever slowly back or forth.
This is the only A. C. inotor in the world that
can do this, hence the only motor that you can
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and nvire realistic than you can do by hand.
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$27.00
28.50
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CHICAGO, ILL.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
EVEN BETTER
THAN YOUR ELECTRIC BELLS
Although the Electric Bells paid for
themselves the first two weeks
they were installed.
So says an exhibitor who has recently installed a set
of our ALUMINUM CHIMES
Our Aluminum Chimes have a very beautiful tone and a
very imposing appearance as well, and can be played by
any one musically inclined, with a few minutes practice,
even without previous experience.
By installing a set of these Chimes in your
theatre you can eliminate your vaudeville acts,
and the price of a vaudeville act or two will pay
for a set of the Chimes, which will moreover be
a permanent fixture in your house and always
an asset. As the tone is most entrancing it will
be a long time before your audience will tire of
hearing them.
Each instrument is complete in itself. They
are made in sets ranging in price fron $40.00 and up.
Our set No. 21, which consists of 2^ Chimes,
two octaves chromatic, C to C, is the most popular
set we manufacture, and the price of same is
$125.00.
We will ship you the above set or any of the various sets
of Chimes which we manufacture, C. O. D., with privilege
Aluminum Chimes q( examiuatlou aud 5 days trial upon receipt of $10.00 as a
guarantee of good faith, and, should the Chimes not be satisfactory in every way, sam
may be returned at our expense. Be progressive and get in the band wagon now!
Your money back if not entirely satisfied.
$100,000,00 guarantees this proposition.
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 North Clark Street
CHICAGO, ILL.
TflE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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name and address plainly
uritlttt and receive free of
charge sample pages of
"Orpheum Collection" of
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Licensed Release Dates
BIOGRAPH.
12— Trailing the Counterfeiter (Com.) ... 529
12— JoaU's Sulfide (Com.) 4»W
1() — Tlie i:iivolllnB (Dr.) 998
10— 'I'lie Adventures of Billy (Dr.) 090
23— TliroUKli His Wife's Picture (.Com.).. 530
23 — Tlie Inventor'.s Secret (Com.) 468
2(5— The I^ng llond (Dr.) 999
3(>— I.ove In tlie Hills (Dr.) 998
2 — A Victim of Clrcumatances (Com.).. 382
2— Their First Divorce Case (Com.) 61(i
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KDISON.
13— At the Threshold of Life (Edu.) 1000
14— Her Wedding Ring (Dr.) 1000
17— An Old Sweetlieart of Mine (Dr.) 1000
18— Mike's Hero (Com.)
18 — The Launching of the Battleship Riva-
davla, Qulnc.v, Mass, Aug. 2G,
1011 (Topical) 1000
20— A Conspiracy Against the King (Dr.). 1000
21— Three of a Kind (Com.t 1000
24 — A Day At West Point Military Acad-
emy. New York (Topical) 1000
2,5 — The Fairies' Banquet (Com.) 40O
25 — Hon- the Telephone Came to Town
(Com.) 600
27 — An Island Comedy (Com.) 1000
2S— The Kid from the Klondike (W. Com.)
31— The Reform Candidate (Dr.) 1000
1— Tlie Rl.se and Tall of ''Weary Willie"
(Com.) t lOOn
3— The Girl and the Motor Boat (Dr.).. 1000
4 — Love and Hatred (W. Dr.) 1000
ESSANAY.
l.T — The Deacon's Reward (Dr.) 1000
14 — The Stage Driver's Daughter (W. Dr.)1000
17— A False Suspicion iDr.) 1000
19 — Their Tiny Babies (Com.)
19 — 'TIs Better to Have Loved and Lost
(Com.) 1000
20— Dr. Bill's Patient (Com.) 1000
21— A Western Redemption (W. Dr.) 1000
24 — Tlie Tricked Trickster (Com.)
24 — Tlip Family Pet Revenge (Com.) 1000
25— Athletics vs. Giants in the World's
Championsliip Baseball Series of
1911 (Topical) 1000
26 — Too Many Engagements (Com.) 1000
27— Pals (Dr.) 1000
2.S — The Forester's Plea (W. Dr.)
31 — Outwiltin;; Papa (Com.) 1000
2— Tlie Right John Smith (Com.) 364
2— III Feathertop at the Fair (Com.) 636
3— Bill Bumper's Bargain (Com.) lono
4— The Outlaw Deputy IW. Dr.) lOOO
GATTMONT.
(G. Klelne.)
3 — AJaccIo, the Birthplace of Napoleon
(Scenic) 325
7— The Upward Way (Dr.) 726
7 — Clnta. a Picturesque Town of Portugal
(Scenic) 269
10 — (Same as October 3rd releases.)
14 — (Same as October 7th releases.)
17 — Done Brown (Com. Dr. ) 833
17 — A Fairyland of Frost and Snow (Sc.).. 163
21 — The Masked Huntsman (Dr.) 784
21— Opening Flowers (Horticultural) 216
24 — -Jlmmie in Love (Cora.) 555
24 — The Ostrich Plume Industry, France
fScenlc) 428
2,<l— Fridolin (Dr.) 578
2,S — The Princiiiality of Monaco (Sc.).... 400
31— The Widower (Dr.) 1020
4— The Jesting Princess (Dr.) 787
4— Belgian Cavalry at Exercise (Military) 200
KALEM.
Oct. 6 — The California Revolntion of 1846
(Dr.) 1000
Oct. 0 — The Mistress of Hacienda Del C«rro
(Dr.) ■•.. .. 1000
Oct. 11— For the Flag of France (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 13 — The Smugglers (Dr.) lOoO
Oct. 16— The Colleen Bawn (3 Reels) 3000
Oct. 18 — Daniel Boone's Bravery (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 2ii — The Mesqulte's Gratitude (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2,3— A Prisoner of Mexico (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2.^— The Lost Freight Car (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 27— The Peril of the Plains (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30— For Her Brother's Sake (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1 — The Greatest of Engineering Feats
(Educational)
Nov. 1 — The Plot Against Bertie (Com.)
Nov. 3— The Price of Ambition (Dr.)
LVBUt.
Oct. 12 — The Gambler's Influence (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 14— A Hot Time In Atlantic City lomi
(Jct. 16 — The Maniac (Com.) IWtO
Oct. 18— The Cure of John Douglas (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19— Git « Boss (Com.) 1000
Oct. 21 — Tobacco industry (Edu.)
Oct. 21— Her Exclusive Hat (Com.)
Oct. 21— Willie's Cooscieuce (Com.) lOOO
Oct. 23— The Scandal .Mongers (Dr.) 10(JO
Oct. 25 — The Tars Ashore (Comedyj KXJO
Oct. 26— A Rural Conqueror (Com.) 1000
Oct. 2« — Love's Victory (Dr.) 100(J
Oct. 30— Somebody's Mother (Dr.)..'. lOOu
Nov. 1— A Gay Time In Atlantic City (Com.). .1000
.Nov. 2— One On Reno (Com. -Dr.) 10<K)
Nov. 4^Tlie Jlexican ((Jom.j lOO)
UELIES.
Sept. 28— Tht Mission Waif (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 5— The Stolen Grey (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12— Tommy's Rocking Horse (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19 — The Cross of Pearls (Dr.) ItiOO
Oct. 26— The Gypsy Bride (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— Right or Wrong (Dr.) 360
Nov. 2 — .Mexlciiii as it is Spoken (Com.) 590
ECLIPSE,
(G. Kleine.)
Oct. 11— Pardoned by the Governor (Dr.) 630
Oct. 11— Making Cheddar Cheese (Ind.) 342
Oct. 18— Ordered to Move On (Dr.) 605
Oct. 18 — Madeira. Portugal (Sc.) 3S5
Oct. 2.5 — A Woman's Slave (Dr. ) 950
Nov. 1 — Trapped (Dr. ) 975
PATHE.
Oct. 17— Pathe's Weekly No. 42 (Topical) lOOO
Oct. 18— The Ranch Girl's Terrible Mistake
(Am. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19 — The Renegade Brother (Am. Dr.) KXW
Oct. 20— A Trip Down the Magdapis River (Sc.)
Oct. 20 — Eva Moves In (Com.)
Oct. 20 — Up the Flue (Com.)
Oct. 21— A Puritan Courtship (Amer. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Traitor (Dr. ) 1000
Oct. 23 — Nomadic Tribes in El Kantara Gorges
—Algeria (Scenic) 1000
Oct. 24— Pathe's Weekly No. 43 (Topical) 1000
Oct. 25 — Revolution In a Bachelors' Club
(Com. ) 1000
Oct. 26— In Frontier Days (W. Dr.) 625
Oct. 26— The Island of St. Kilda, Scotland
(Scenic) 360
Oct. 27— Mother Is Strong On Hypnotism (Com.) 470
Oct. 27 — Logging and Milling In Sweden
(Scenic) 320
Oct. 27 — Funeral In .\nnam (Scenic) 2(K)
Oct. 2,1— Saved By the Flag (Dr.)', 950
Nov. 1 — Love Moulds Labor I Dr.) 941
Nov. 2 — A Siou.x Ix)ver's Strategy (Dr.) 899
Nov. 4 — The Coward (Am. Dr.) 1000
C. G. P. C.
Oct. 30— Grandfather's Violin (Dr.) 754
Oct. 30— A Burlesque BuUftglit (Com.) 210
Nov. 3— An Episode Under Henri III (Dr.)... 968
SELIG.
Oct. 13 — Making a Six-Ton Cheese (Edn.) 42.'5
Oct. 13 — Seeing Washington (Sc.) 575
Oct. 16— Making a Man of Him (Com. Dr.)... 1000
Oct. 17 — On Separate Paths (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19 — How They Stopped the Run on the
Bank (Com.) lufO
Oct. 2(1 — His Better Self (Dr.) liOO
Oct. 23— Coals of Fire (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 24— Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor (Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 26 — Lost In the Jungle (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 27— A Painter's Idyl (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 211 — Little "Injin" (Com. Dr.) lOOo
Oct. 31— Captain Brand's Wife (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— The Inner Mind (Dr.) 1000
Nov. .3 — His Fiist Long Trousers (Com.) 500
Nov. ,S — Seeing Indianaiiolis (Sc.) 500
VITAGHAPH.
Oct. 7 — Ups and Downs (Com.) 1000
Oct. n — Daddy's Boy and Mammy (Mil. Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 1(1— The Missing Will (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 11— The Indian's Flute (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 1.1- Answer of the Roses (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 1-1 — By Way of Mrs. Browning (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 16 — The Fighting Schoolmaster (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 17 — Vltagraph Monthly (Topical) 1000
Oct. 18 — Selecting His Heiress (Com.) 1000
Oct. 20— The Cabin Boy (Dr.) 1900
Oot. 21— Lady Godiva (His. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23 — The Foolishness of Jealousy (Com.).. 1000
Oct. 24— Wig Wag (Ckim.) 1000
Oct. 25 — .\unt Huldah, .Matchmaker (CJom.). .ie(X)
Oct. 27— Kitty and the Cowboys
Oct. 28 — Regeneration (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 3i) — Captaiu Barnacle. Diplomat (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 31 — Madge of the Mountains (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1 — Southern Soldier's Sacrifice (Dr.) 1000
.Nov. 3— The Gossip (Com.) 1000
Nov. 4 — A Message From Beyond (Dr.) lOoO
GAVMOirr.
Oct. 3— Jlmiule Unjustly .\ecused (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 7 — Pansles (Edu.) 155
Oct. 7— Rejected (Dr.) 845
Oct. 10 — .VJaccio, Birthplace of Napoleon (Sc.).. 318
Oct. 10— Jlmmle's Midnight Flight (Com. -Dr.) 675
Oct. 14 — Contra, a Picturesque Town of Portu-
gal (Sc.) 238
Oct. 14— The Upward Way (Dr.) 764
Oct. 17 — D<jne Brown (Com. -Dr.) 833
Oct. 17— A Fairyland of Frost and Snow (Sc.) 163
Oct. 21— The Masked Huntsman (Dr.) 7&1
Oct. 21— (Opening Floweis (Horticultural) 216
Oct. 24 — Jlmmie in Love (Com.) 555
Oi-t. 24 — The Ostrich Plume Industry, France
iS<-,-ni.-, , 428
Classified Advertisements.
[Classified advertisements, three cents per word,
cash with order; 50 cents minimum; postage
jstampa accepted.]
SITUATIONS WANTED.
MOVING fICTUKE OPEHATOR over two ycirs*
oxiifriciici-. Not outside New York City. Brooklyn
pixfened. References if required. Address, AN-
DKKW DWYER, 301 Oakland St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
OFEBATOR wishes to break in as camera man.
Have had some exi)erieuce. Will accept any offer.
.\ddress, "J. B.," care Moving Picture World, New
York City.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED. — Piano and picture player. A-1, four
shows. Week nights only. Seven thirty to nine
thirty. WONDERLAND THEATER, Point Pleas-
ant. W. Va.
WANTED. — Singer for Illustrated songs in the
country. Show three times a week. Address, A.
C. BERINGICR, Roscoe, N. Y.
THEATER WANTED.
WILL BUY moving picture theater located In the
Middle West. Address, BOX 58, Vandalia, Ohio.
WANTED — Director of versatile experience for
producing motion picture plays for Western studio.
Right man can have full charge. Five years' con-
tract with opportunity to become a member of our
corporation. Address. D. S. M., care Moving Picture
World, New York City.
EQUIPMENT FOE SALE.
Manufacturers! Modern and antique furniture,
costumes, properties, arms, tllntlocks, armor and
other accessories for sale cheap or hire. Address,
JACOBI. 5 East 3(ith St., New York City.
MOVING PICTimE OUTFIT, slides, etc. Make
offer for all or part. Address, HART, 1614 Warren
Ave., Chicago. 111.
FOR SALE. — Moving picture booth 7x7x9, Fort
Wayne compensarc, runs 500 hours daily; $45
stereopticon. Cost of outfit, $225. How much am
I offered? Address, F. W. MAGOON, St. Johns-
bury. Vt.
FOR SALE. — .\n almost new Motiograph No. 1,000,
Chicago equipment: also one Powers No. 5, very
little used, as good as new, with fine trunk. Will
sell both outfits cheap. If interested, write or
wire at once. A.MUSEMENT SUPPLY CO., 107 N.
Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
FOR SALE, — Fort Wayne compensarc used two
months. Address, GE.M THEATER. Union City,
Tenn.
MISCELLANEOUS.
THEATERS. — We have two clients, with cash,
that have instructed us to secure theaters for them
in Chicago. If you wish to sell, call or write,
giving full particulars and lowest cash price.
YOUNt; ADVERTISING SYSTEM, North Dearborn
St.. Chicago. 111.
WANTED.— Mecury Arc Rectifier, 15 to 40 am-
peres. GE.M THEATER, Union City, Tenn.
DOUBLE YOUR BUSINESS. — Our wonderful
electric sound coiive.vor fills your show house with
finest music. Do away with orchestra or piano;
suitable for illustrated slides. Be first in your
city with this wonderful new invention. Will give
exclusive agency to first one in each town.
.MUSIC PRODUCTION CO., 5228 Michigan Ave.,
Chicago. 111.
FOR BENT — .\ store room, suitable for moving
picture theater, good location on a good business
street in a llvelv town of 50,0(X). Address, P. 0.
Box 1053, Joliet, 111.
Exhibitors Film Service Co,
49 S. Penna Ave., Wilkes Barre, Pa.
We buy the best of the Independent
We solicit your business.
Prompt Service Guaranteed.
A Call Will Be Appreciated.
Output.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
331
A THOUSAND AND MORE
MOVING PICTURE EXHIBITORS
find It to their ad\ antage to use our Musical
Electrical Bells.
And you will find the Deagan Ik-lls in-
stalled in the best theatres from Maine to
California.
\\'hy not order a set now? The majority
who are using^ our bells claim that they have
paid for themselves in the first week or two
after their installation.
We make these sets in various sizes from
$40.00 up
The most popular set of bells we are now making is the
No. 310 outfit
25 Bells, 2 Octaves, Chromatic C to C
Complete with resonators, keyboard and all elec-
trical apparatus.
Price of this outfit is $75.00
Will be shipped to you for examination and trial on
receipt of $5.00 to guarantee express charges.
Every set of bells guaranteed one year.
fFrhe for circulars and descriptive ^\\^^^^h
matter
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 N. Clark Street
CHICAGO, ILL.
332
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Iidepeodent Release Dates
AXEBICAN.
■apt. IS— The Otta Utn (Dr.) 1000
8»pt. ai — The Cl«lm Jamper (Dr.) 1000
Sept. 26— Tbe Clrculsr Fence (Com. Dr.) 1000
8«pt. 28— The Riutler Sheriff (Dr.) 1000
Oct. a — The LoTe of the Weet (Dr.) 1000
OcC S — The Uiher'e Wife (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. e — ^The Ldind Tbleref (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12 — The Cowbo7 and the Outlaw (Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 16 — Tliree DaUKhlurK of tba'lte^t (W. Dr.) 85((
Oct. 10 — The Cares of La Tolla iSc.> IWJ
Oct. 19 — The Lonely Uange (\V. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23 — The Horse ThleTe's Blgam.v (W. Dr.). .1000
Oct. 26— The Trail of the Eucalyptus (W. Dr.j.loOO
CHAXFIOM.
Sept. 27.^The Cook of the Ranch (Com.) 950
Oct. Z^Berbara Frletchle (Dr.) MO
Oct. 4 — Aa Thln^a Uaed To Be (Dr.) »50
Oct.; 0 — The National Guard Encampment at
:!i I Fort Rllej (Topical)!* 9(50
Oct. 11— Wlat the Indians Did 950
Oct. 1«— A Girl and a Spy (Dr.) „ 950
Oct. iB — (Ttreamstantlal Evidence (d|.). 930
Oct. 23— The Copperhead (Dr.) T7..'..i.. alo
Oct. 25— Law or the Lady (Dr.) 950
Oct. SO — Field Day Sports at Ft. JiUeyl Kangas
( Topical ) 950
Not. 1— The Cowboys' Pies (Com.) 950
ECLAm,
Sept. ac — A Joat (Jeneral (Military Dr.) 1000
Oct, 2— Hearts and Eyes (Dr.) 630
Oct. 2 — Tor Tonr Hats, Ladles! (Edn.) 870
Oct. 9— Better to Hare Remained Blind (Dr.) 740
Oct. 9— The Motor Chair (Com.) 260
Oct. 16— A Lucky Change (Com.).' '. 806
Oct. 16 — Lake Garda (Scenic) 185
Oct. 23— Youth! "Queen of Hearts" (Com.).. 740
Oct. 33 — Percy Gets Tired of the Theater
(Com.) 260
Oct. 30— A Father's Heart (Dr.):.. 920
GEEAT KOBTSESM.
Sept. 9 — A Dream with a Lesson (Dr.)
Sept. 16 — The Conspirators (Dr.)
Sept. 23 — Caught In Hla Own Net (Dr.)
Sept. SO— The Consplratora (Dr. )
Oct. 7— The White Tnllp (Com.)
Oct. 7 — Barcelona (Scenic)
Oct. 14 — Secret of the Underground Passage
(Dr.)
Oct. 21 — His Fidelity Investigated (Com.)
Oct. 28 — The Vicissitudes of Fate (Dr.)
Dtp.
Sept. SB — He Oo-Bd Professor (Com. ) 760
Sept. ac — Through the Dells of the Wisconsin
iB a Motor Boat (Sc.) 260
Sept. 28 — Tween Two Loves (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2— The Roee'a Story (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6— Through the Air (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9— The Sentinel Asleep (Dr.) 600
Oct. 9 — The Last G. A. R. Parade at Roch-
ester, N. T. (Topical) 500
Oct. IZ— The Bettir Way (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 16— Uncle Pete's Ruse (Com. -Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19 — ^The Aggressor (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Biting Business (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2«— The Waif (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30-^Hls Dress Suit (Dr.l 800
Oct. 30— A Few Minijtes With Steeple-Jack
Llndholm (Topical) 200
Nov. 2— King, the Detective (Dr.) 1000
LTTZ.
Sept. 2»— The Little Goatherd (Dr.) 886
Oct. 6— BUI Has a Bath (Om.) 452
Oct. 6— Neighbors (Com.) 488
Oct. 13 — A Dog In a Coiner's Den (Dr.) 593
Oct. 13— Bill. Police CvcUst (Com.) 390
Oct. 20— Bill Pays His Debts (Com.) 442
Oct. 20— Henpecked Bertie Goes Fishing (Com.) 514
Oct. 27— Bill. His Wife and the Water (Com.) 455
Oct. 27 — Kertic and Ills R1t.iIs (Com.) 472
HEW TOaS MOTION PICTTmE CO.
BISON.
Sept. 22 — The Mtsalonary'a Gratltnde (Dr.)
Se»t. 86— Lecky Bob (Dr.)
Sept. a»— White rawa'a Peril (Dr.)
Oct. 8 — Tbe Red Man's Penalty (Dr.)
Oct. 6 — Range Justice (Dr.)
Oct. 10— The Pioneer's Mistake (Dr.)
Oct. 13 — The Indian RusUers (Dr.)
Oct. 17— A Western Bride (Dr.)
Oct. 20— A Warrior's Treachery (Dr.)
Oct. 24 — A Noble Red Man (Dr.)
Oct. 27— An Indian Hero (Dr.)
AKBEOSIO.
(By H. T. K. P. Co.)
Sept. 27 — Alice's Dream (Com.)
Sept. 27— Tweedledum's Auto Skates (Com.)...
Sept. SO— The Law of Retaliation (Dr.)
Sept. 30 — A Strange Invlutioo to Dinner '(Com.)
Oct. 4 — Wr^tlers and Wrestling (Topical)...
Oct. 11— The Little Chimney Sweep (Dr.)
Oct. 14 — Tweedledum's Monkey (Com.)
Oct. 14 — Tweedledum and One of His Tricks
(Com.)
Oct. 18 — The Conversion of St. Anthony (Dr.)
Oct. 25 — Salambo ( Dr. )
ITAT.A,
Sept. 7— Infinite Ways of Providence (Dr.)...
Sept. 9 — Foolshead Hypnotizer (Com.)
Sept. 9 — Toto Has a Purse (Com.) „
Sept. 16— The Horse of the Regiment (Dr.L..»
Sept. 16 — Foolshead Charges Himself With Tl*
moval (Com.) ,sm
Oft* 7— Foolshead s Model Quest (Com.);*
Sept. 23— (See Ambroslo this date.)
Sept. 30 — (See Ambroslo this date.)
Oct. 7 — Foolshead a Model Guest (Com.)
Oct. 14 — (See Ambroslo this date.)
Oct. 21— Foolshead Quarrels With His Sweet-
heart (Com.)
Oct. 2S — Toto and the Dummy (0)m.)
Oct. 28— The Rearing of Pheasants (Dr.)
NESTOB.
Sept. 30— Getting Even (Com.)
Oct. 4 — Those Jersey CV)wpunchers (Dr.)
Oct. 7 — Mutt A Jeff Spend a Quiet Day In the
Country (Com.)
Oct. 7 — The Meddling Parson (Com. )
Oct. 11— Let Us Smooth the Way (Dr.)
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Oct. 18 — The Town Marshal (Com. -Dr.)
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Oct. 31— The Progressive Book Agent (Com.)..
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Sept. 30 — Weighed In the Scale (Dr.)
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Oct. 14 — A Narrow Escape (Dr.)
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" Touchin' On and Appertainin' To — "
The HIGHER The FEWER
An Elopement By Aeroplane
A NOVEL COMEDY
Released Tuesday, November 14
A prize fighter carries away in an
aeroplane an unwilling sweet-
heart, because the higher you
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Have you ever had something which was really
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THE MISSING HEIR
Released Tuesday, November 7th
A dumbwaiter is the silent vehicle used by a
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with which to ride the missing heir, a child of the
streets, into his fortune and thus frustrate the plans
of an avaricious Italian and a calculating relation.
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The Last of the Mohicans
From the Novel by Jamea^ Fenimore Cooper
Released Friday, November 10th
Tliis Cooper novel has been declared "the greatest
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vivid protrayal ever attempted of the "classical"
Indian in his own environments in the year 1757.
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Four Clever Comedies One Bully Western
Oct. 31st
Outwitting Papa
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Nov. 2nd
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''The Right John Smith
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Nov. 3rd
Bill Bumper's Bargain
(Length, approx. looo feet.)
This is a comedy burlesque on Faust. Bill sells his soul for twelve hours of pleasure. At
the finish Bill is seen in Hell, paying dearly for his short season of joy.
Nov. 4th
The OutlaAv Deputy
(Length, approx. looo feet.)
There is much novelty in the plot and situations of this clever Western drama. Beautiful
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A Rube comes to New York to visit his cousin and proceeds to get gay
along Broadway. A very funny picture.
''AN INTERRUPTED ELOPEMENT"
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Released November 8th
A clever comedy. Held up by thieves and arrested. This couple
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Friday, Military and Drama^
"A HEROINE OF THE REYOLUTIOH")
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"GRANDMOTHER LOVE"
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"Waiting at the Church"
Copyright IQII by I. M. P. Co.
A comedy every bit as good as our famous "Fruit and Flowers." Don't
you dare to miss it. Released Monday, Nov. 6th. A looo-foot scream!
"The Wife's Awakening"
Copyright IQII by I. M. P. Co.
One of the most intensely gripping dramas we have ever produced. Read
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Monday, November 20th, 1911
Release of Saturday, November 4th, 1911
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The Lady Stenographer"
"The Suit Case Mystery"
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Commencing Saturday, November 11th
Desperate Desmofld ^^^ Mutt and Jeff
{Melodramatic King) (Comic Stars)
"Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds"
Released Saturday, November 11th
GET IT! — If vou would succeed — GET IT!
DAVID HORSLEY, Bayonne, N. J. sales go., sou Distributors
GET NESTOR!- ALWAYS RELIABLE AND WORTH-WHILE
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AJESTIC
re:i_ease \A/ii_i- be:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26th
(Regular Sunday Releases Thereafter)
Mr. OWEN MOORE
Miss MARY PICKFORD
"The Courting of Mary
JJ
Mischievous Mary and woman-hating Owen, scions of neighhoring estates, are
brought together in married bliss by the wiles of ever industrious Cupid.
Slary's uncle, although seemingly severe, has a tenderness for a spinster of inter-
testing, although an uncertain age. The spinster will not accept Uncle until "that
^.hild" is safely married oflf first. This highly commendable result is finally attained
hrough a chain of ludicrous and entertaining adventures.
THE MAJESTIC MOTION PICTURE COMPANY
145 WEST 45th STREET
TOM D. COCHRANE, General Manager.
NEW YORK CITY
Place your order with Motion Picture Distributing and Sales Co.
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"The Fort Riley Manoeuvres'^
arc the l)C'st films for photography, interest and action." So writes Will
Hunt, of Ivlkliart, Ind., and so will every other exhibitor commend Champs,
who bcK)k> them.
FIRST SEE A CHAMP—THEN NAB IT!
"Folks of Old Virginia"
CHAMPION'S
FORT RILEY
MANOEUVRES
THREE DISTINCT
FEATURES
RELEASED
OCTOBER 9th, 1911
OCTOBER 30th, 1911
NOVEMBER 20lh, 1911
Sold Through
Motion Picture Distributing
A Sales Co.
Champion Release for Monday, November 6th, 1911
Deeds of Southern chivalry shine forth, as the penetrating ravs of a
searchlight, through the fitful period of Civil War Strife, and inthis'picture
they are suhlimciv brought before vou.
THIS PICTURE SHOULD SURELY BE BOOKED BY YOU.
"The Moonshiner's Trail"
Champion Release for Wednesday, November 8th, 1911
A Drama of the Southwest, built about the Moonshiner's defiance of and
capture by the Law's officials, during the progress of which Love darts
his shafts.
Capture This Reel and Insure Progress Henceforth.
CHAMPION FILM COMPANY
MARK M. DINTENFASS. General Manager.
12 EAST 15th ST., NEW YORK CITY
THAT DEMAND
FOR COMEDY
Is Universal. But— IT'S THE BIG, BROAD, COMEPT OF THE WEST
fliey want. Not tlie slap-stick, liiesome, "Hot-lionse Iluiuor" of the East.
American Films Supply That Demand
, ,. , , EveiT scene A Western Scene, pictured in El Cajon Vallev. Soutlieru
tuliiorui.T. Garden Spot of the World!
.^MtlKICAN FILMS will increase your attendance— bring a better class of patrons— irresistibly
appeal to any, and all classes — and —
J^^i?^'jir,J^y COKKIXG GOOD FILMS— "THE EASTERN COWBOY," and "THE WAY OF
think of missing
THE WEST" — diiled for November 13th and November 16thr"respectively,' that 'you'shouldn't'even
"THE EASTERN COWBOY.
Release date, Nov. 13th.
"The Eastern Cowboy"
.\ Rollioking, Rip roaring, "onelong-
langli." picture of the efforts of two West-
ern girls to capture a good-looking Easterner,
out West on a heart-curing mission that
failed! They didn't land him, but another
ilid — and — but that's telling, and we wouldn't
s|)oil the ioy of seeing that film for anything.
It's a Humdinger from Funnyville! Order
it now.
"The Way Of the West"
You know they have a way out West of getting what they want. Well. t\\ o old
men wanted to marry off their kiddies — a nd they did — but not just as they planned!
Anyhow — but what's the use. For genuine, side-splitting, clean-cut \\'estern humor
it's in a class by itself. Order it while the ordering is good. Vou won't regret it!
■THE WAY OF THE WEST,'
Release date. Nov. 16th,
AMERICAN FILM PRODUCING COMPANY,
BANK FLOOR— ASHLAND BLOCK.
Chicago, Illinois
•PRODUCERS OF FLYING A COWBOY FILMS.
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BIOGRAPH FILMS
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RELEASED OCTOBER 30th, 1911
LOVE IN THE HILLS
A Tale ol the Tennessee Mountains Wlxri S '^ angirt Are Uiwelcome
I lie old M.lrllcr - \\r'r (l.llll'.illlT ll.l • '. - i< ' - : 'I ■.'■ Ml-
"irs. Due, a iii;iiily icllow who IcIIn iIk- nn\ sIk- will marry
him in spite of all. Her other suitor is a g<M»<|-natiirc<l,
shiftless chap, whose weaknesses arc Ixmjzc ami music, he
liimn the village hildler. " He tries to get the lead on his
iieiKlihor liy presentinK her with a mammoth pumpkin. He
thinks this little attention should v\ in her, l)Ut she has met
and hecnine inieresied in a younjj sir.mger from the big
lity. who is hunting and fishin;; in these hills. The fid-
dler. desp.iiriiiK. plays soulfully on his violin, thinking the
-trains may soften her heart — they do. hut for the other
u-llow. with whom she consents to elope. Her manly
iriend prevents this, however, by driving the city fellow
.iw.iy. The (jirl realizes the error of her intenti'nis and ac-
cepts her mountain knight, just as the fiddler arrives to
renew his suit, aided by the pumpkin. He might have ex-
claimed "Well. Ill he darned." hut he simply ejaculates
"Oh! Pumpkins!" .lf<f>roxiniale Length ggS I'fel.
THEIR FIRST DIVORCE CASE
The famous I'ioijrapli sleutiis iKarl> cliared up anoiJKr la.se. I his nine their sirxnis were snljcited. Mrs. Grimm
catches her lord. Mr (irimm. strolling in the park with a chorus ^irl. She at once dt
his photograph with a letter to the "Two Sleuths." *' • •• • ,, ^ .
.... .. ,.......■.- ^..,. .,.,.. ..I w.,,.,. decides to get a divorce and sends
his pliotograph with a letter to the "Iwo Sleuths." Meanwhile, the penitent Mr. Grimm has ])acified his irate spouse,
and to make amends takes her on a little trip. The sleuths, however, get the letter and follow them, thinking the wife
is the woman mentioned.
.If'f'roxiiiiale I.enRlh ()\ft Feet.
RELEASED NOVEMBER 2nd, 1911
A Victim of Circumstances
It is hubby's birthday and the wife w ishing to surprise
him. surreptitiously interviews the jeweler's clerk to or-
der a gold watch as a present. Her mysterious action
arouses suspicion in the husband, who follows her and at
a distance witnesses the meeting between her and the
clerk. The hour arriving for the delivery of the watch,
wifey goes to the door to meet it. and while standing out-
side, the door closes and locks on her skirt, holding her
captive. Having no key. she induces the clerk to climb
through the second story window and come down to un-
lock the door. All would have been well, hut the clerk
encounters the husband and it looked bad for the clerk
••^r awhile.
Approxiiiuite Length .iS_> f'eel
RELEASES FOR NEXT WEEK
November 6th, 1911
THE BATTLE
.An Influence that .\Iakts the Hero
DRAMATIC
Approximote Length 1084 Feel.
S'ovember 9lh. 1911
THE TRAIL OF BOOKS
How a Rrconciliation Was Brought About Between Husband and Wife
DRAMA TIC
Ippr^'xtiimte Length 994 /•,
BIOGRAPH COMPANY, .
11 East 14th Street, New York City
Licensees of the
OTION PICTURE PATENTS CO.
CECRCF KLEINE, Selling 'ganl for Chlo«a*<
166 Siale SirMi, Chicago, 111.
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LUBIN FILMS
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Released Wednesday, November 1
Length about 1000 feet
A Gay Time in New York City
Arthur g-ave his hoss the sHp so he could go with a friend to New York.
Boss met Arthur's mother who was supposed to be sick. She was a widow —
and 40. Now Arthur calls his hoss "Pop."
Released Thursday, November 2
Length about 1000 feet
ONE ON RENO
A dandy love story in which divorce is an incident. The plot fairly tugs at
the heart strings and it's charmingly depicted by Lubin's principal players. It's
a la mode of the times and a winner.
Released Saturday, November 4 Length about 1000 feet
^ THE MEXICAN
One of the liveliest Western dramas ever put on the screen. Includes
an attack by bandits on the home of two American women and the rescue through
the bravery of a girl and her lover. Every foot is intensely interesting.
Released Monday, November 6
Length about 1000 feet
Aunt Jane's
Legacy
A rollicking love comedy
with a hundred laughs and
a happy end. Wealthy Aunt
Jane's nephews tried to ap-
pear amiable and win her
good graces — and her coin.
Did they succeed? Not so
you could notice it with the
naked eye. It's a cure for
box-office debility.
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Model New Studios, 20th and Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
Chicayot 208 N. Fifth Avenue
London: 45 Gerrard St., W.
Berlin: 35 Friedrich Str.
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"CAPTAIN BARNACLE, DIPLOMAT"
^\ MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th
The Diplomat, a Wise Old Guy, brings about a happy solu-
tion of a difficult problem. He has a Funny Way of doing it ;
does it and does everybody good to see him do it.
Vin Dykr Brook*
" MADGE OF THE MOUNTAINS
»
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st
Way up and far beyond the romantic dramas of everyday experiences.
From opposite walks of life, love finds a way to inseparably brmg them
together.
Helen Ca-dncr
*'A SOUTHERN SOLDIER'S SACRIFICE"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st
"Blood i? thicker than water" when put to the test. A soldier in the service
of the Confederate army lays down his life to save his brother enlisted in the
Federal ranks. A deed of sacrifice and love.
Roie T«pley
**THE GOSSIP"
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
A wagging tongue breeds mischief for the wagger and turns the finger
of scorn from the accused to the accuser. The laugh is all one way and the
Gossip gets it ; good and plenty.
John Bunny
"A MESSAGE FROM BEYOND"
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th
The influence of mother love does not forsake its own even in the darkest
hour. A messaee that calls us back to lis^ht and life.
Jimo Morri»on
Next Week
Next Week
•THE COWBOY LOVER"— Wild Western Courtship Monday. November 6th.
"AULD LAXG SYXE"— From Bobbie Burns' Poem Tuesday. November 7th.
'"ARBUTUS" — Emblematic of Love Wednesday, November 8th.
"WHO'S WHO" — ^7 varieties of laughs Friday, November loth.
"AX AEROPLANE ELOPEMENT"— Somethinc: Unusual ."^atur'dav. November nth.
^ TheVitagraph Company of America
NEW YORK, lit Nagua St.
CHICAGO. 109 Raodolph St.
PARIS. 15 Rae SaJate-Ceclle
LONDON, 25 Cecil Court
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PATHE'S
WEEKLY
SEES ALL! KNOWS ALL!
NOT AN EVENT OF GEN-
ERAL INTEREST ESCAPES
THE EAGLE EYE OF THE
PATHE'S WEEKLY CAMERA
MAN. HE'S EVERYWHERE,
WATCH FOR HIM IN YOUR
TOWN AND BOOK
PATHE'S
WEEKLY
Issued Every Monday
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PATHB FRBRB8
NEW YORK:^^
C '
A remarkable film
of an educational nature is shown in
The Birth of a Flower
Showing the tender roots beneath the
soil and the new shoots seeking sunshine
and air above the surface of the ground,
are told in a fascinating manner in that
marvellous film.
The Birth of a Flower
COMING SOON
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^^^'^ TRADE MARK
There is business enough for all,
but — the keener competition grows
the better for those picture shows
that use
THE
EDISON
KINETOSCOPE
I^OIW
Get into the game ! Right now, there
is a lot of money to be made in the
motion picture business. But start
right — and that means start with
the right machine, the Edison Kinet-
oscope, the machine that gives the
clearest, steadiest pictures, is sim-
plest and easiest to handle and will
outlast any other.
As competition becomes keener, the
poor shows will go out of business,
and the good shows will make even
more money than they are making
now. The best shows use the Edi-
son Kinetoscope. Get into the game
now — but make your purchase of
a machine an investment for all
lime. Get the Edison. Write to-
day for full particulars and copy
of the Edison Kinetogram.
EDISON FILMS
Scene from "THE BLACK ARROW"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
"A MODERN CINDERELLA"
CAST.
The Young Lady who Lost Her Shoe Mary Fuller
The Young Man Who Found It Saxwin Karr
This is charming light comedy. Played on the St. Lawrence river in
the Thousand Islands it abounds in beautiful scenery and photography.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
"LOGAN'S BABIES"
C AST .
Logan Edward O'Connor
His Sweetheart Bliss Milford
Her Father Richard Eidgley
Her Mother Alice Washburn
Logan's Landlady Mrs. William Bechtel
Logan is to be married on Friday the 13th. An unfortunate day as
everything goes wrong and he is left at the end in a very embarrassing
position. However, we know it isn't really serious and the picture is
good wholesome fun throughout.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th
"THE BLACK ARROW"
by
Robert Louis Stevenson
CAST.
Sir Daniel Brackley Charles Ogle
Joanna, His Ward Natalie Jerome
Dick Shelton, His Nephew Harold Shaw
Lord Shoreby Edgar L. IHvenport
Duke of Gloucester Kicbard Eidgley
The Priest Charles M. Seay
Will Lawless of the "Black Arrows" Jack Chagnon
This is a wonderful production and should be featured everywhere.
A strong dramatic story of the wars of Lancaster and York in Eng-
land and containing the most realistic and spectacular outdoor combat
ever pictured.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th
On One Reel
"WILLIE WISE AND HIS MOTOR BOAT"
C AST .
Willie Wise William Wadaworth
His Rival Darwin Karr
The Girl Ethel Browning
Willie buys a motor boat in order to cut out his rival and has ex-
periences with it which are startling. Some trick work adds in mak-
ing til is a cnmcd-\- out of the ordinary.
"ICEBERGS OFF THE COAST OF LABRADOR"
Beautiful and unusual views of great interest and photographic
beauty. The curious formation of the icebergs is well worth seeing.
THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
.\5i
KEEP YOUR EYE OPEN FOR A BIG ONE
WHEN CALIFORNIA
WAS WON .
Released Monday,
Nov. 13th.
An historical produc-
tion made on Dead
Man's Island, where
part of the action orig-
inally took place.
THE DESERT WELL
An incident in the life of a fighting sheriff and one of the most realistic Western
pictures ever presented.
Released Wednesday, Nov. 15th.
THE FISHERMAID
OF BALLYDAVID
Released Friday,
Nov. 17 th.
An Irish feature film
made on two conti-
nents and on board
steamer in mid-ocean.
LISTEN FOR THE BIG ONE.
Photos of 12 of the principal
Kalcm players, 7 x 9Vi inches
in size, $1.50 per set, postage
prepaid.
Beautiful 4 color print. 15 x 20
inches in size, of Gene Gauntier
40C. each, postage prepaid.
Four color lithographs (foil
one sheet) of Alice Joyce 15c.
each, postage prepaid.
KALEM COMPANY
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, 235-239 W. 23rd St.
86 Wardour St., LONDON, W.
BERLIN, 35 Friedrlch Str.
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NAVAL REVIEW
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MAKING THE MOST FORMIDABLE FLEET EVER SEEN
IN AMERICAN WATERS.
We have been appointed by the SALES CO, to make the exclusive picture of
• this review— and we are going TO MAKE IT ESPECIALLY GOOD.
This reel will be released as a "Special" immediately after the Review, and we
expect to have them ready for shipment about November 3rd.
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THE OLD
RELIABLE
Release for Saturday, October 28th
The Vicissitude of Fate
Powerful dramatic feature production, showing how time proved
an employer's hasty conclusion to be ill-founded.
Release for Saturday, November 4tli
The Actor as a Soldier
A real comic. One of the funniest pictures of the year, showing the
ruses adopted by an"actor to secure liberation from military service.
Through the South of France
One of the finest travel subjects issued for some time.
All First'clasa Independent Exchanges Handle Our Product
Sold Only Through Motion Picture Dittributing
and Sales Company
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(NORDISK FILM CO. OF COPENHAGEN.)
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Vol. 10
NOVEMBER 4, 1911
No. 5
ADVEIlTISINr. KOR R.XIIIBITORS,
By E. W. SarKfiit 380
.\MKKirAN K11..MS AllIlO.M) 3r.7
AMOMi THK CHI(Ai;<» snows 372
AMONG THE EXIIIIlITOltS 420
ARTISTIC I>IKEt"no.N OE PHOTOPLAYS Sta>
AUU) I.A.V<i SYNE (VltaKrapb) 3tK!
lt.\TTLE. THE (Blograi.lO 387
\I.EMV\R OF I.UENSED RELEASES 390
KLK.VDAR OF INDEPENDENT RELEASES. . .3.S7
r. B. KI.EINE RETIRES 371
COMMENTS ON THE FILMS (Independent) .. .3S1
CX)MMENTS ON THE FILMS (Licensed) 378
CORRESPONDENCE 402
ELOQIENCE OF GESTURE, THE 357
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
FACTS A.ND COMME.NTS 3.'.6
HISTORY AND TErilNIQIE OF MOTION PIC-
TURES, Br W. S. Bu»h 35S
INDEPENDENT FILM STORIES »14
INDEPENDENT RELEASE DATES 424
INDIANAPOLIS 4i)-J
INytlRIES ."flM
I.N THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY 40«
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 808
LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY (Edison) 367
LICENSED FIL.M .STORIES 40S
LICENSED RELEASE D.\TES 422
LOUISVILLE 404
MANUFAfTURER.S' ADVANCE NOTES STS
MOVINO PICTURE AFFAIRS I.N ST. LOUIS. .SM
NEW ENCJLAND MS
OBSERVATIONS BY OUR MAN ABOITT TOWN.H*
PITTSItl RCH 4M
PROJECTION DEPARTMENT fllB
REVIEWS OF NOTABLE FILMS SSS
RUTH ROLAND ««
.SONO AND THE SINGER. THE 7r...l77
SONG SLIDE RELEASES 400
STORIES OF THE FILMS i ln<|p|M>ndeDt) 414
.STORIES OF THE FILMB (Ll.eiwcd) ¥»
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ST. JOHN CORPORATION 4ii
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TILM EXCHANGES.
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FEATURE FIL.M CO 4<»9
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ECLAIR FILM CO 395
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IMP 343
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SPECIAL RELEASES.
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Facts and Comments
AN exhibitor from a large town in Pennsylvania, re-
cently visiting the offices of The Moving Picture
World, confessed himself puzzled on the question of
applause in moving picture theaters. In places, where
vaudeville is part of the program it has been observed
that at the end of even the worst act there will always be
some scattering applause, while the pictures are ap-
plauded only in very rare instances. The proverbial good
nature of American theater-goers, who will laugh at an
imposition, where his Gallic brother would foam at the
mouth and demand his money back, is a partial explana-
tion of this strange fact. That applause has no real value
as a criterion of merit may be inferred from the circum-
stance that perfect whirlwinds of it have often swept
through these misfit parlors of amusement just before
creditors and sheriffs descended upon them. Indeed ap-
plause has little value as an indicator of popular approval.
Ten men clapping their hands with vigor do by no means
represent the hundreds who remain silent. An exper-
ienced exhibitor will be able to gauge the worth of ap-
plause, to know whether it is spontaneous, coming as a
natural tribute from every part of the house or wlaether
it is nothing more than the discharging of steam by a
few boisterous individuals.
*
In some localities, notably in this city of New York,
noisy applause has become a habit, which is distinctly
annoying to the majority of patrons. The applause is
very far from being a genuine expression of pleasure at
the picture, but only an expression of that rowdyism,
which in some form or other crops out in so many public
entertainments in this city. Such applause is a mockery
as well as a nuisance and should be discouraged, if neces-
sary with the aid of the police. It turns a clean and decent
form of amusement into what the New Yorkers so aptly
call a "rough house." It accounts for the fact, that there
are so very few moving picture houses here, which attract
the- most desirable classes. The proud and just boast of
many Western and Southern exhibitors, that their patrons
come in automobiles, is miles away from being realized
in the city and county of New York.
* * *
THE number of scenario writers is estimated at about
fifteen hundred. If a census were made of all who
had written one or two scenarios the number would ap-
proximate twenty thousand. Assuming that the scenario
writers who make a practice of their profession, produce
on an average two scenarios per week we have the
astounding number of three thousand scripts, submitted
to about half a dozen film makers, who produce about
sixty-three reels per week. Let us cut the sum in half
or divide it by three or four, there is still a tremendous
excess of supply over demand, for it must be remembered
that not one manufacturer uses outside scripts exclusively.
On the contrary most of them accept less than twenty
per cent, of their scenarios from outsiders ; the rest are
strictly home made. Manufacturers are yielding to a
natural impulse in preferring their own scenarios. They
know, better than anyone else can possibly know, the
capacity of their studios and their actors and the special
talents of their directors. The outsider has no such
knowledge and the presumption is against him from the
moment the script reaches the hands of the scenario
editor. The upshot of it all is that his pictures begin to
resemble each other like eggs in a basket.
Sure of their market is most cases, justly proud of some
of their productions, they are loath to believe that they
need any outside help. They begin to stand in the way
of their own bouquets. Now nothing is surer than that
this supreme self-confidence and self-admiration will,
in the end, bring monotony and result in inferior pro-
ductions generally. New blood is needed, new ideas, new
situations, new plots, new scenery. The amateur scenario
writer may be ignorant of technique, but so at one time
were the scenario editors, producers and directors. They
had nothing to begin with but talent and industry. Talent
and industry can never be monopolies. They are being
constantly renewed in the economy of nature. If the
deadly monotony, which today characterizes the makes of
at least seven or eight manufacturers, is to be broken and
variety, which is said to be the spice of life, is to take the
place of an everlasting sameness, the activities of the
studio playwrights must be restricted within reasonable
limits.
* * *
MOVING piicture circles have been honestly amused
by the strange antics of a Sunday sporting news-
paper, which seeks to emphasize, as though it were a brand
new thing, the educational value of the cinematrograph.
An appeal of the Police Gazette for subscribers in theo-
logical seminaries could scarcely be more laughable. Peo-
ple looking for tips on the races are rarely found among
the educators of the country. The attempt to make
"Bunco Pete's" advertisement of sure winners harmonize
with so serious a subject as the educational moving picture
is enough to cause merriment in a stable of horses. It
is to be hoped that the exploitation of the subject by the
Gambler's Oracle w'ill go on indefinitely for there is noth-
ing more precious on a dull Sunday than a long and hearty
laugh.
* * *
GREAT credit must be given to the corresponding sec-
retary of the M. P. exhibitors league of Pennsylvania,
Mr. Harry Megowan of Pittsburgh, Pa. When the papers
of Pittsburgh took occasion to criticize moving pictures
generally and denounce them as corrupters of youth,
etc., all on account of a published report of filming the
life of a wayward girl, Mr. Megowan at once wrote
to the papers entering a vigorous protest and calling at-
tention to the attitude of the league and its stand in favor
of clean and decent pictures. If other secretaries would,
when the occasion offers, take similar action the defamers
of the moving picture, w-ho are often merely ignorant
rather than malicious would be taught a valuable lesson
and know how to be more careful in the future. It
ought to be the duty of either the secretary or of a
specially appointed committee to answer all unfounded
charges agains't the pictures and to meet the hostile
criticism of tb/ daily press. The friends of the moving
picture mus* fight for its good name and leave no
slander go unrebuked.
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357
American Films Abroad
IT is said, that about eighty per cent, of the world's sup-
ply of moving picture films is furnished by American
manufacturers. Do we fully realize what this means?
it means that American views of life, .Xmerican customs,
American ideas, .American morals are preaching most
profitable and wholesome sermons in every part of the
civilized and even the semi-civilized world. American
film makers have the ambition of giving a true and cor-
rect portrayal of American life, as it is lived by the plain
people of the country. Our ideas, therefore, and our
morals are bound to make an impression and produce an
influence, more or less profound, in every country, in
whi:h they are shown. The fact that American pictures
are easily the most popular and sought-after everywhere
justifies the belief that this influence is deep and lasting.
To some e.xtent every picture that crosses the briny deep
carries a message from the new world to the old. Trav-
ellers in foreign countries are constantly struck with the
adoption and imitation of .-\mcrican ideas abroad. One
cannot take up an Eurt)pean newspaper, whether Eng-
lish, French, German or Italian, without being impressed
with the steady process of Americanization.
The moving picture does its share toward the popular-
izing of American ideals and views on the other side of
the ocean. The treatment of .American women, as shown
in moving picture films, is a revelation to Continental
Europe. The delicate courtesy and the universal chival-
rous spirit toward the American woman is inspiring to
the sisters abroad and has an undoubted eflFect on the
European brethren, whose attitude toward the weaker
sc.x is often influenced by medieval notions even to this
day. In criticizing an European-made film, supposed to
show an American drama, a French paper justly observes,
that the picture in question failed to catch the American
spirit, because "the employees in dealing with their em-
ployer showed an amount of servility, wholly unknown
in America." The .American man, especially if he hails
from the West, is often '"breezy," which is an euphemism
for rude, but he is every inch a man. The spirit of manly
freedom and independence, a spirit that will never shrink
from danger and will ever persevere to the end, is still
characteristic of a great majority of American men and
boys. The pictures that come to Europe impress more
effectively than a thousand books so much of the Amer-
ican character upon the European spectator.
The democracy of manners is often annoying to people
of refinement, but the democracy of the heart, the spark
of brotherhood that shines out in so many American
pictures, is a lesson as well as a revelation to Europeans.
The sympathy for the under dog is another distinctively
-American trait, which Europeans admire, as it is bodied
forth in hundreds of our moving pictures. Americans
are daring and never lack initiative. They are not easily
beaten into moulds. In Europe the old is revered because
it is old and social institutions of the standing of centuries
have proved irresistible moulds to most of the people.
For this very reason perhaps they like to see conventions
and time-honored traditions set at defiance, as they often
are laughed at in American pictures. The genuine re-
spect for religious sentiments, expressed awkardly at
times, but none the less sincerely, is another healthy
symptom of .Americanism, that cannot fail to be refresh-
ing to countries, where formalism has often choked true
' spiritual feeling to death.
i The ministers, reformers, judges and other supposed
' custodians of public morals, who feel it incumbent upon
them, to break into print with denunciations of the
"wicked moving picture" had better take a trip to
Europe, see what good the picture is doing there as
well as here, and when they come back they will, like
Edison, feel as if they must kiss the .Statute of Liberty
and speedily ap«jlogize to the great nioral agency known
as the cinematograph.
The Eloquence of Gesture
A S a mode of expression the gesture is characteristic
•^*- of and proper to heroic times. This is the perfec-
tion of the histrionic art: To concentrate in an attitude
or a gesture a passing emotion of the soul, to express
by such means relations to other persons and to in-
visible powers with more significance than mere words
could impart, to give utterance to that, which is too great,
too general, too near to be put in language.
There are occasions of the greatest dramatic moment
when the simplest gesture is more cIoc|uenl than a
thousand words. Nor is the significance of gestures al-
ways confined to the drama or to pure comedy ; the
gesture is capable of portraying the solemn as well as
the subtle emotion of the soul. This is true even of the
rhythmic gesture or in other words the dance. We have
seen Ruth St. Denis, garbed as servant of the temple,
express in her movements the idea of consecration and
piety with infinite grace and beauty.
While it is quite true, that the photoplay is not
within the strict definition of the word, a pantomime,
it depends for its very life on the eloquence of
gestures. It has been held, erroneously we believe, that
the Latin nations, notably the French and the Italians
are successful beyond other nations in producing good
cinematographic drama, because they can and do talk
with their hands and eyes. There are many oriental
races, who possess a strange genius for gesticulation,
but are nevertheless wholly deficient in the eloquence
of gestures. Americans, in whom as yet the .Anglo-
Saxon strain may be said to predominate, furnish prob-
ably more than eighty per cent, of the world's supply
of cinematographic productions, yet no one will claim
that Americans as a rule cannot make their hands be-
have. In the typical .American there is a distinct trace
of the saturnine. Washington, Lincoln, Grant were
extremely chary of gestures. The average .American
professional or business man is seldom seen in the act
of pantomime. Even our orators rarely avail them-
selves of that power, which poise and gesture often
lend to rhetoric. A quick betrayal of emotion is not
one of our national traits, we seem to have learned
something of the Indian's stoicism.
How then do we explain the undisputed superiority
of the American picture to that of any made elsewhere?
Even in the Latin countries, in France. Italy, .Spain and
South American, the .American film enjoys extraordinary
popularity. Of course gestures alone do not make a
perfect picture. Many other elements enter into a suc-
cessful cinematographic production. These other ele-
ments are often present in the .American production and
help to account for its triumphs abroad. Without the
language of gestures, however, no picture could be
understood. The fact of the matter is. that it is the
very infrequency and simplicity of the gesture that gives
it efiFectiveness. W'hen we see two Frenchmen or Italians
gesticulate we take s nail notice, because we are accus-
tomed to see the Latin races go through a perfect furv of
gesticulation over nothing in particular. The gestures
of .Americans, or Englishmen for the matter of that. arc.
on the contrary, pregnant with meaning, because the
whole man has to be charged with the tensest emotion,
before he seeks to give it utterance by gesture. This is
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especially true of some of tlic j^ood Western pictures. A
wave of the hand, a turn of the body, a swinging of the
arm means more than a hundred thousand excited ges-
tures of a comj)any of I-'renchmen, Italians, or South
Americans. There is a suggestion of the monu r.ental
about the gesturing of the Xorthern races. We are re-
minded of the simple gesture embodied in the marble or
iron of the statue.
It is due to the actors and actresses, who interpret
the creations of the silent stage in this country to say
that they show bcjth power and discretion in their ges-
tures and their skill, art and experience has in no small
measure contributed to place the American picture where
it is today, away in tlie van of the cinematograph progress
of the world.
History and Technique of Motion Pictures
From "Le Cinematographe," by Jacques Ducom, Trans-
lated and Adapted from the Original French
by W. Stephen Bush.
Introductory Remarks — Tlic author of the book "Le Cine-
matographe" is justly considered an authority on the moving
picture under its every aspect. His chapters on "Motion
Analyzed" and "The Synthesis of Motion" are exhaustive of
their respective subjects and of interest to the layman as
well as the expert.
First Part. — First Chapter.
THE BEGINNINGS OF THE CINEMATOGRAPH.
ONE of the first signs of the superiority of the human
brain shows itself in attempts, however rude at de-
sign and sculpture, to imitate the outward appearance
of the beings and objects, by which it is surrounded.
This activity is characteristic of man, he pursues it for
the period of his whole existence and it is transmitted from
generation to generation.
By means of this activity we are enabled to appreciate
and measure the progress, achieved by those human intel-
lects, that were on this earth before our time. Through the
discovery of permanent vestiges we are allowed to see how
in the course of time atavism was succeeded by civilization,
we learn the moral, the artistic and scientific conceptions
of the primitive man. We behold his constant effort at
creating a more perfect resemblance between his imitations
and the original pattern of nature, a pattern which is truly
ideal at all times, but at all times hard to imitate for poor
humanity, because it has never yet been able to penetrate
the undiscoverable secret of its Creator.
To what marvels, to what masterpieces have not these
innate longings given birth in the past, in the days of classic
antiquity, during the Renaissance and at other epochs. The
sculptors and the painters of those times have bequeathed
to us such imitations and reproductions of nature, that they
are and will be objects of admiration to all who can under-
stand them from every possible point of view, whether of
art, of drawing, of color, or of perspective.
The works of modern times are not inferior in these mat-
ters to the qualities achieved in the past, they only embrace
more clearly the reality, but maintain no inconsiderable
artistic merit and value. They apply more freely the rules
and that scientific knowledge, which greatly enhance the
resemblance to truth in the object, which it is sought to
reproduce.
But all these imitations,' so admirable in their delicate
limning of the human figure, the skill of the colors, the artistic
observance of 'proportion can after all do no rnore than
give a perfect reproduction of an immovable position of a
living being or the perspective, the harmony of colors, of
a beautiful landscape. The illusion of actual life, of which
the looks of a person, his attitudes, his movements, form
an integral part, the almost imperceptible passage of the
air through the landscape, the fleeting clouds, the wind bend-
ing the trees, the glancing waters answering the rays of the
sun, have, however, never been achieved.
Great minds, disciples of science, have eagerly sought to
solve this troublesome problem: Those versed in physics
began to spell out the elementary rules governing the science
of optics; alchemists discover the first properties of living
metals, painters and sculptors impart motion to their con-
ceptions, experts in mechanics make automatons and jointed
dolls; all of them, each after his own fashion, seeks to realize
his dream of reproducing motion. But — the secret is well
guarded. Their efforts have had only poor results, but they
were able to surprise their own times.
Among these inquiring spirits were some, who had dis-
covered a phenomenon, which will engage our attention in
the pages of this book; we are speaking of certain remarks,
which make it plain to us, that the ancients were acquainted
with the persi tence of vision in the retina.
These observations led some of the keener spirits toward
a solution, which permitted the animation of a picture by the
aid of various elements, each representing a phase of the
motion, which it was intended to reproduce. The result
was an illusion, produced in the eye of the spectator, who
fancied he saw one and the same image or picture, moving
in certain of its parts.
This illusion is produced, thanks to a phenomenon, we
are about to describe. Let us take, for example, as our
model a picture, representing in the background a house
and in the foreground a man, walking across, from the right
to the left. We next circumscribe the space of the picture,
which we intend to render animated in certain of its parts.
Now we sketch a second picture, in which the stationary
parts, such as the ground, the house and the trees may be
superimposed upon those of the first picture. We will then
draw the figure of the man exactly in the position he occu-
pies when he becomes visible in the picture. In the act of
walking, the man's motions, the places, which he passes and
his gestures are undergoing rapid changes. It is then neces-
sary that each of the new pictures present a changing view
of the walking man and also mark the changes in the posi-
tion he occupies with reference to the stationary objects
in the picture.
We will now suppose, that we have a long series of pic-
tures thus drawn and that by means of some mechanism
we can superimpose one upon the other in fairly equal in-
tervals, lasting at least the tenth part of a second (the
average duration of the persistence of vision in the retina
of the eye) and the spectator will have the illusion of seeing
but one and the same picture.
If these dissolving views are arranged in a suitable pro-
portion, if they succeed each other with the necessary de-
gree of speed and if the means employed in causing the
constant changing is effective a synthesis of motion, more
or less perfect is obtained.
Up to a period of scarcely sixty years ago none but manual
contrivances were employed in realizing the reproduction of
actual motion in pictures. The men engaged in these pur-
suits were past masters in their art and their works still
challenge our admiration. Compared, however, with the
present day achievements their imperfections are glaring.
It was only with the appearance of photography about this
time, that one could get a glimpse of the possibility of repro-
ducing with an almost mathematical exactness, if such ex-
pression be permissible, the picture of an object in motion.
The cinematograph was born of a combination of the
phenomena of the persistence of vision in the retina of the
eye and the means of exact recording by photography.
We will not describe the labor it has cost to obtain the
results which today seem so simple, but it is well to have
the reader know the names of all who have helped in cre-
ating this new art; he owes them at least recognition if not
gratitude; in any event, the records will be valuable for
future reference. We will, however, refer especially to the
lectures of M. Demeny, who has created the first mechanical
elements, which led to the scientific and practical solution
of the problem, which occupies us.
A Great Poster Display— How One Theater Billed Selig's
"Ten Nights in a Barroom."
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359
WITH the fall and winter sfa>on will iiiuliT way, many
new faces arc found among the managers of niovinK
picture houses, particularly th'>se of the nickelodeon
cla!»s. Some of the old managers have disposed of their hold-
ings to take advantaRC of better locations and open theaters
of ihc more modern and enlarged style with a l)etter class
of patrons. Others have sold out for speculative purposes,
the latter operation being based on an opportunity to sell
out at a good price that leaves them a favorable surplus after
investment in a new house.
« * *
It is opportune to say a few words t'(V the new managers,
most of whom appear to be beginners in the amusement held.
The point in mind bears upon fake operations and the incen-
tive to bring it out was a scheme indulged in by a Brooklyn
manager a few days ago that cannot be tot> >everely con-
denmed. Sharp conipetition cannot excuse anyone for in-
dulgence in anything that i^ unfair to the public. The
picture house that I refer to claimed to have a service pretty
close to first run. The lobby di>play of .posters and photo-
graphs apparently sustained the claim and the writer went in
to see the show.
♦ * «
The amusement seeking public is very sensitive, particu-
larly with reference to disappointments, and emphatically so
when there is even a suggestion of deception. When Harry
Lauder failed to make an appearance at the appointed hour
to give his opening performance at the Manhattan opera
house, there was a spirit of chagrin and unrest on the part
of the audience that was very disturbing to the management,
although announcement had been made in ample time that
the delay m arrival of the steamer on which the actor was
a passenger was the cause, and assurance was given that he
would positively appear as soon as Lauder could be hurried
from the steamer to the theater. All the other numbers of
the program were exhausted, and to make good for the
delay the management added three or four special features
at great expense. Lauder finally appeared and the show
closed with everybody satisfied.
« * *
It may seem a little ridiculous to some when a case like
this is cited to impress upon the management of a five or
ten cent theater the importance of sparing no time or ex-
pense to keep faith with the public, but it is not. The prin-
ciple involved is the same in all cases, regardless of the char-
acter of the house, or the attraction, and the management
that fails to realize it is bound to suffer a loss financially
and in prestige in proportion to the pretensions of his
establishment. The picture house mentioned as having been
visited did not present all the pictures advertised in the lobby
and those given were not quite up to the release date the
announcements implied. The most censurable part of the
matter was that there was deception practised in announcing
the pictures that were up-to-date subjects. Subsequent pic-
tures showed that the announcements in the lobby were so
arranged that the pasters on the posters of the later subjects
were cleverly concealed, so that the public, without close in-
spection, could not see the)- were coming attractions and
were not to be presented that evening.
* * *
A persistence in such tactics might not attract a-; much
notice if the perpetrators alone were destined to be the suf-
ferers, but as it threatens to undermine confidence to an ex-
tent that may injure managers that are conducting their
places legitimately quite a different color is put on the mat-
ter. Many people who have followed commercial pursuits
have been attracted to the motion picture exhibition field.
Those who have had experience in it know that there is a
wide distinction in the methods of operation of the two lines,
especially in the advertising department. In the commercial
line the public has become so accustomed to the advertising
methods that they frequently do not take misleading and
deceptive announcements seriously. One of the reasons for
this may be that they are not required to pay an admission
fee to learn that they have been fooled. Not so with the
motion picture line. Xo matter how small the admission fee
may be, the public feels keenly any disappointment causr«l
by a nj.inagcment not presenting what it a<lvertises and the
aflront is aggravated when the patrcms learn that for the
same price they could have seen the pictures they wished to
sec at a neighboring house on the sanic night.
* • •
Such tactics have been frequently condenmed in these col-
umns, but not for s<mu' time. It was thought common sense
had taught all managers the_ foolishness of falsely ailvertising
the attractions of a competing house to divert patrons to
their places. No doubt mana^gers of experience havq learned
the futility of such methorls. In the case I have mentioned
the manager was a new comer and, to the credit of the others,
it can be sai<I that no cause for indictment has thus far been
found.
* * *
The influx of old time actors and actresses into the field of
picture i)laycrs has become very noticeable during the past
few months, and upon visiting the several studios many some-
what touching scenes may be witnessed. A few days ago I
saw two white-haired players whose names a generation ago
were household words greet each other in a studio with a
fervor that seemed to bring tears to their eyes an<l those who
saw the meeting were visibly aflfected.
"Well, God bless your old face, how are you, anyway?" ex-
claimed one. "It is many seasons since we met on the scene
of action, isn't it?"
"Ves," replied the other, reflectively, "many seasons. You
were not so white-haired then."
■\o. nor you. Working here?"
"Xo — not yet."
\'oice in the distance: "Picture!"
Turning quickly the veteran who had first spoken said:
"I am in this and must go. Good bye, old chap." The other
responded "Good luck" and then shouted to his departing
friend, "Speak for me if you can; I'm at liberty now."
« * *
One of the bystanders remarked that the pair were two
of the shining lights of the profession for years, but. like
many others, found it neccs>ary to continue following the
stage. When it was suggested that the motion picture busi-
ness had proved a friendly haven for them the bystander re-
plied that it had, but only to a limited extent. He explained
that the actors and actresses found places for years in
many of the cheaper stock companies and road shows, but
the pictures have gradually undermined that branch of the
theatrical business and have driven the veterans to the pic-
ture studios, which are not sufficient in number, however, to
make place for all the old-timers that 4ufTcrcd through the
stock and other companies going to the wall through a drift-
ing of patronage to the photoplay.
* « *
"The employment of the older players." added my in-
formant, "by the picture people is more a matter of senti-
ment than advantage. The parts for which they are adapted
are not many and engagements cannot be continuous. Most
photo players must be of the general utility character, and
in many instances almost qualify as a circus performer, and
that lets the favorites of our boyhood days out. But I am
convinced that one of the agencies responsible for the
swerving of popular sentiment to the pictures has been the
disposition on the part of the producers to give employ-
ment to veterans of the stage when possible. The names of
some old players now appearing in pictures would have been
a big boost to the photoplay a generation ago. Many of the
older people have forgotten them now and the rising genera-
tion probably never heard of them.
* * »
George Dixon, probably one of the best known and most
popular motion picture machine operators in Greater Xew
York, was met the other day attired in a uniform of L'ncle
Sam's navy. .About five months ago he enlisted and is now
honorably discharged. His short service was due to injuries
sustained in the discharge of duties and he is to receive a
pension. But he will not depend on this and will go back to
his old line of work.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
A CORRESPONDENT whose signature is more orna-
mental than legible, but who gives a Wilmington,
N. C, address, ofiFers a suggestion that should interest
the Independent press agents and perhaps the Licensed pub-
licity workers as well. He writes:
You will find, I tiellovp, that many exhibitors will be glad to
have articles on various firms, manufacturers, suitable for publica-
tion (one dniiy), as a way of making patrons an<l others more
interested and familiar with tlie companies and producers. This
refers especially to the Independents. Tlie .\ssoclatlon, being In
the majority and older, are naturally better known. With the
assistance of lobby photos of picture performers, some, what might
be termed, personal interest has already been aroused, and some
people are always glad to see their favorites. All cannot be favorites,
but can be better known. You are in a position to write the para-
graphs, and I would be glad to have them, four inches single column,
one a day, till all the manufacturers have been dealt with, or at
least the ones whose productions we show. Others, I am sure, would
be glad to use them.
Four inches each of the various Independent companies is
rather too large an order with the present demands upon
space, but if the idea meets the favor of a sufficient number
of exhibitors, we will run one paragraph a week, until the
list is complete.
It is unlikely that there is a sufficient demand for this sort
of matter, for even yet the average photoplay manager does
not know how to "work the papers" and it is probable that
few would use the items. The writer will be glad to hear
an expression of opinion, meanwhile the idea is passed on
to the press men.
Getting Items In.
At the present time the Vitagraph seems to be the only
company on the Licensed side using press matter, a complete
set of stufif being furnished in the bulletin. Some of the
Independents offering bulletins give some assistance in the
same direction, but many of the press men gave up the idea
becaiise they found that it was largely lost labor.
It is not probable that a series of items about the manu-
facturing companies would gain wide circulation, for the
personality of the player is what is most apt to appeal to
the small town newspaper man, and here the Independents
have a little the worst of it, since the personalities of the
Independent players is not "played up" as freely as on the
Licensed side.
The man who can write a letter can write an item and he
can write a more printable item than the average press agent
because the latter has a peculiar form of speech of which
nine tenths is superlative adjectives.
Most films are worth talking about. Talk about the films
and the people playing them. Do not aim at the circusy
style, but write your stuff as though you were telling some
acquaintance about the film. Then take it down to the news-
paper office and ask them to put it in. Most small town
papers "eat up" copy. Try it.
Two Examples.
From a California paper is clipped an excellent example
of what the writer considers good press work. It runs:
A few days ago Guy C. Smith, manager of the Camera Theater,
Oakland, while visiting Los Angeles, .called at the studios of the
Sellg Polyscope Co. and saw Mr. S.vdne.v Ayres, who is now playing
leading roles in the pictures produced by this company. Mr. Ayers'
opinion on photoplay acting will undoubtedly be of enlightenment to
most of us.
"I consider photo-play acting to be the iieight of art. for in It
you have not the aid of vocallsm, but must depend on pantomime to
express your meaning and facial expression to Illustrate your thought:
while less difficult mentally, as there are no lines or parts to be
learned, yet it is a much harder strain physically.
"Imagine yourself going to some play in a theater In Europe,
where you did not understand the language spoken. Could you
follow the play clearly? No! Y'et this must be all eliminated in
the photoplay: 'each movement must have its meaning," each
expression must portray Its tiiought so clearly that the story can be
grasped and followed by the youngest or most dull patron of the
photoplay theater.
"1 think the 'Heart of John Ba low," one of the best pictures in
which I have taken part, portraying, as it does, the life of "those
who go down to the deep," a dramatic gem, telling of the rugged
courage and love for his home, wife and little ones, that a sea-faring
man has."
Taking Mr. Ayres" tip on this picture, Manager Smith has secured
It for his Camera Theater, Broadway and Twelfth street, for three
days, Friday, Satlrday and Sunday, September 15, 16, 17; to be
seen for the first time, there only.
There is no puffery here, nothing about the best film ever
made or the enormous cost of the production. A favorite
photoplayer tells the manager of a house that he regards a
certain film as one of the best. The enterprising manager
gets the film and passes the tip along to his patrons. The
item has a certain news value; it gives something more than
a puff for the play and it reaches the patron. This particular
stunt cannot be worked often, but work along the same lines
is possible every day.
Here's a pretty fair example of the straight press work
style. It is from Pueblo, Colorado:
The Majestic has for a program today two features — one a Blo-
graph and the other a Vitagraph. The Blograph Illustrates the
punishment of pride in "Her .\wakening." a story of a pretty girl
who is ashamed of her old mother, who is poor and has to work !d a
laundry every day in order to keep lier daughter well dresed. A
splendid story and one that not only sets a good example for the
young folks but a story full of Interest from start to finish. An-
other— the Vitagraph, "A Western Heroine," Is a thrilling Western
story of cowgirl, a band of thieves, a brave miner showing one of the
wildest rides for life ever pictured and by the world's greatest
cowgirl. Miss Edith Story, who was for a long time leading lady for
the Melies company. This is one of the best programs the Majestic
has twoked for some time. Don't miss it: today and tomorrow only.
Change again Saturday.
This is not so good as the other, because it is merely an
announcement of the forthcoming reels — of interest to those
who are interested in pictures but containing little to appeal
to the outsider who might have been interested.
Dressing It Up.
The item might have been dressed up more attractively
with a little effort. Suppose that the item had been headed
"Ashamed of Her Mother" instead of "At the Majestic." It
might not have reached a few of the Majestic patrons who
were looking for the announcement, but you don't have to
work hard to get the people who look for your announce-
ment. Reach out for the people who are not interested in
you and gain their attendance.
Carry out the idea in the introduction. Instead of "The
Majestic has for a program," etc., give them something like
this:
ASHAMED OF MOTHER!
With the scornful laugh of denial still on her lips, pretty Nettle
Goodman saw her patient, loving old mother struck down by an
automobile, and, forgetful of the false pride that a moment before
had led her to deny to her fashionable escort that she knew the
shabby, patient toiler, she threw herself upon the pavement beside
the sufferer. It was a terrible wakening to her better self, but It
won for her the love of the young man who had before found her only
shallow and vain, a pretty little creature of pretense.
This powerful moral lesson forms the theme of "Her Awakening,"
a splendid product of the Blograph studios, which, with the Vita-
graph's "Western Heroine," which features dashing little Edith
Storey, until recently with the Melies company, comprises the
Majestic headlines today and tomorrow.
A Blograph and a Vitagraph on the same bill is a treat to music
lovers and you want to make sure you visit the Majestic before the
bill Is changed on Saturday.
You've got the reader halfway through the paragraph be-
fore he realizes that he is being stung and if he was inter-
ested in the story he probably is interested in the film and
will make an effort to see the production.
Easier Than It Looks.
Don't tell yourself that you're not a trained press agent
and that you can't be expected to write press stuff. It is
easier than it looks. Try it a few times and you'll get inter-
ested in seeing just how good you can make your stories.
Of course, you can overdo it and get too familiar or too sen-
sational, but it is not difficult to strike a medium and you'll
take an interest in your own work. It is more fascinatjng
than the labored composition of the conventional "reading
notice" and once you've caught the trick, you'll find it even
easier.
When you can put a sting in the tail of the squibs, try for
a little more ambitious work. Try and put over a quarter
or a third of a column extra now and then. Make it so
good it interests the editor and he'll figure that it will inter-
est his readers, too.
There is all sorts of material in the columns of the Moving
Picture World to give you ideas. Go through your old
copies and make a note of stories that you can work over.
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The other clay tlu- Kalem Company entertained it< players
just l)ack from Ireland. It was also announced that the cm-
pany would winter in Florida There's the "dope" for a
half-column article about the way the picture actors jump
about the country. Here is a company movinR from Lake
Killarney to the Gulf of Mexico — four or five thousand miles.
Even the man who says he doesn't like moving pictures,
and who probably doesn't know what pictures arc like, will
find something of interest in a story like that. Somewhere
in the story is the statement that the Irish reels are coming
through and that they'll be shown at the Gem or the Hijou
or whatever your house is.
Don't say "Jim Smith, the popular and enterprising man-
ager of the Bijou, has arranged to get these films regardless
ot the enormous expense involved." You're not supposed to
be doing this. Say instead: "It is understood that many of
these plays have been booked for the Bijou later on." Then
the man who doesn't like the photoplays won't put the paper
down feeling that it can't be the truth because it is so clearly
an advcrisemcnt. There is not a page of this paper that does
not offer a suggestion of some sort.
You and the Paper.
From Norfolk comes the statement that one thousand
school children are to be the guests of the Bonita Theater
to see the first reel of the Vitagraph Monthly.
That's good advertising. In at least 500 homes i.ooo press
agents are going to boom the Bonita and the Vitagraph
Monthly and — incidentally — the educational film. It's adroit
work that will have a lasting value, but up in Syracuse, ac-
cording to the Herald, of that place, the children in the
various orphan asylums were taken to see Kinemacolor as
the guests of the Herald.
The announcement of the Monthly is given in barely the
words required to explain matters. The Herald story runs
three-quarters of a column and is but one of a series. The
street car company provided special cars and the press man
with Kinemacolor gets a clean half-column of reading matter
that is worth a half page ad., and he gets it at the cost of
some matinee admissions. The idea is the same in both
instances, but in one case two birds are killed with one
stone and the stone is handed back to the thrower with
thanks.
There's always some paper willing to take up any scheme
like this. When you start something, why not let the paper
in? What do you care if the paper gets the credit. You get
the advertising and the resultant business and everyone
knows, when it comes right down to it, that you gave the
tickets. Let the paper in and work both ends.
Another Weekly Program.
It seems to be the small towns that bring out the good
men, or perhaps it is merely that they find more room to
work in. N. E. Chaney, of the Orpheum Theater, Hillsboro.
Ohio, sends in a couple of folders of attractive appearance
that give the star film for each day. He writes that his
programs cost him $4.50 a thousand and that he gets $4 from
the advertisers.
The front page is simple but in excellent taste. It was set
up by a compositor who knows his business and the reading
matter is good. One line is passed on to the others: "Pre-
senting strictly high-class, personally selected Licensed pic-
tures." In most places that personally selected line will read
like a fairy story, but it has a convincing ring. The man-
agement is interested to the point of making personal selec-
tion of subjects. Whether it is correct or not doesn't matter.
It's convincing to the patron and that is the point aimed at.
The reading matter is crisp and snappy, evidently written
for the program and not cut down from the bulletin copy. It
is good all the way through.
Mr. Chaney writes:
I am A jtreat boliever ii» adTerttsIni;. If done properly. I And
that for a town of the sl2e I am to, that it can be done Ter;
effectlTcly with a nice folder pnigram. something like the ones I
enclose. This Is my own idea and yon are welcome to It for what
It is worth. If it will he of any help to other exhibitors. Of course
every case requires a different treatment, and what woald do In one
community would not answer In another. An exhibitor lias cnt to
make a dIa$;nosls. so to speak, of the wisht^s of his patrons and then
cater to them accordingly. I have been putting out these programs
for some time, and have noticed a handsome increase in business.
I have these programs distributed every Saturday, and one pnt in
each residence In the city. I also mail out some to patrons living
outside the city limits. Have kept a record ot these mailings ami
find that 93% of them come each we.k at least once. I am working
on a more extensive souvenir program for next month, say about 12
or 16 pages, on good paper, with cuts and a biography of the leading
players in the picture companys. and also tacts pertaining to the
manufacture, etc.. of motion pictures. My programs at present
are costing $4.50 per thousand, and m.v ailvertisements hri nr me $4.
I run a display advertisement In each of the three local papers everv
week. In addition to locals.
Matters of Size.
The folder is y'/j by 8j,i inches folded (jncc to make a four-
page bookht 3)4 by 8'j. It is in one color on white paper
of fine quality and the front page efTect is obtained with
border and ornament both simple and effective. Two adver-
tisements appear on the back page, one at the bottom of the
inside pages and one between the two columns of reading
matter. The front is without advertisement. It is always
an error to detract from the appearance of the front page
with an outside advertisement.
It would be well for exhibitors planning advertising to
find out what the printer has in stock. A decided saving
may be effected in this way, as an odd size involves cutting
and waste, both matters of needless expense
MISS RUTH ROLAND.
.\ new face has appeared among the players in Western
pictures produced by the Kalem's No. 2 California stock com-
pany, which is under the direction of P. C. Hartigan. Those
bright and attractive features belong to Miss Ruth Roland,
a recent addition to the Kalem players, from a recent photo-
graph of whom the above engraving was made. Miss Roland
entered upon her theatrical career when but three years of
age and she has been a favorite of theater patrons along the
Pacific Coast ever since. When but six years old she ap-
peared in Honolulu and one of the leading papers of that city
paid her this pretty compliment:
"Little Ruth Roland is one of the most charming enter-
tainers who have delighted Honolulu theatergoers. She is
onlj- six years old and yet possesses many of the graces and
attractions of riper years, combined with her childlike sim-
plicity and ingenuousness. Orpheum audiences have fallen
in love with her. and never tire of her fascinating personality
and cute originalities."
The Kalem folks are especially pleased with Miss Roland's
aptitude for pictures and already the picture fans are begin-
ning to inquire about the new Kalem beauty. The Kalem
Company has been particularly fortunate in its choice of
its leading ladies. Miss Gauntier and Miss Joyce have a host
of ardent admirers and Miss Roland promises to complete
the trio — the three graces of the Kalem pictures.
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Motion Picture Affairs in St. Louis.
Careful Review of Trade Conditions Indicates a Triumph for Pictures— Methods of
Some Houses Criticised News Briefs i
By James S. McQuade.
AFTER a stay of four days in St. Louis last week, I found
nuicli to cheer the moving picture enthusiast, and also
much that tended to dampen his fervor. It was cheer-
ing to find that many theaters were attracting crowded
houses by exclusive picture programs, at lo cents admission,
and it was disappointing to find quite a number of others
that offer a mixed program of pictures and vaudeville at the
same price.
It was all the more surprising to find these mixed programs
in modern, well constructed theaters, when it was recalled that
in an interview with a prominent St. Louis exchange man,
about a year and a half ago, then handling the licensed prod-
uct, I learned that not a single picture theater in St. Louis
used anything but pictures. The downtown picture theaters
about that time were not even permitted to have a stage.
Now, in the downtown section, pictures and vaudeville are
used in several houses and in the residential district, in
which man}- new theaters have been built, one can find quite
a number that aim to make vaudeville the principal feature
of their programs.
It is worthy of note that no downtown picture theater
using licensed service employs vaudeville, while some of the
independent houses do. The downtown independent store
theaters and the licensed theaters of the same class use
straight pictures and charge five cents.
It is also worthy of note that all the modern theaters in
the residential district, which offer a straight picture program,
use the licensed product, while not a single independent thea-
ter in the same district uses an exclusive picture program.
It must not be inferred from the foregoing that all the
modern theaters in the residential district, using licensed
service, taboo vaudeville. Xot by any means. The Delmar,
Knickerbocker, La Fayette, Majestic and Virginia are ex-
ceptions. The Delmar, the largest ground floor picture
house in the city, seating 1,000 people, offers three acts of
cheap vaudeville and three first-run reels, licensed product,
for ten cents. The owner, E. H. Pipe, opened a new house,
the Olive, on Olive Street. Saturday, October 31, with a simi-
lar service. The Olive is an exact replica of the Delmar.
The Virginia, one of the most beautiful picture houses in the
city, owned by A. A. Busch, and built at a cost of $55,000.
has seen fit to use cheap vaudeville as a prop. A strange
anomaly is furnished in the case of the La Fayette, which is
owned bj' the same people that control the Washington
Theater. The latter house has stuck to straight moving pic-
tures against all odds and through great stress of competi-
tion, yet the La Fayette combines licensed pictures with
vaudeville, and of a very common type at that.
The question naturally arises, "What has been the cause of
the influx of vaudeville to picture houses in St. Louis, in the
last year and a half?"
It can be answered. The novelty of a vaudeville and pic-
ture program for 10 cents appealed to thousands who had
been paying 25, 50 and 75 cents at, the Columbia, the high
class vaudeville house downtown. Moreover, these programs
were offered in the ^'fne neighborhoods of these vaudeville
patrons, and attendance meant no trouble in dressing. They
have kept going and have induced others to go with them,
but the cheap vaudeville craze has its limit. I was assured
by several close observers of the conditions in St. Louis that
the turning point has been reached and that cheap vaudeville
is on the wane.
The source of supply of most of this cheap vaudeville in
use in St. Louis is O. T. Crawford. Mr. Crawford is one
of the present owners of the Swanson-Crawford Exchange.
He formerly owned the Crawford Exchange, licensed by the
M. P. P. Co. For over a year Mr. Crawford has devoted
mot of his time and energy to the building of theaters in
the residence section, and to the organization of vaudeville
stock companies. These companies are composed of perform-
ers who do single and double acts of the old variety order,
the members afterwards joining in the production of a farci-
cal sketch or burlesque. Care is taken, however, to eliminate
anything objectionable in speech or action. These com-
panies play the circuit of houses in which Mr. Crawford is
interested, or of which he has control.
The great obstacle in the way of the succes-^fu1 cirrying
out of Mr. Crawford's plan is the dearth of suitable talent.
Thalnieans the limitatirn of the number of his companies,
and. in consequence, the repetition of acts within short inter-
vals, a something which vaudeville patrons will not tolerate.
This, I understand, is one of the reasons for the waning of
cheap vaudeville in picture theaters in St. Louis.
It was learned that Mr. Crawford has developed a unique
plan for the construction and operation of theaters. The
site having been chosen, a construction company is formed.
When Qonstruction is completed, an operating company is
formed, the latter being given 49 per cent, of the stock for a
certain cash equivalent, leaving the controlling interest in
the hands of Mr. Crawford and his associate members of the
construction company.
It was also learned that Mr. Crawford is ambitious to
build a circuit of 30 theaters of his 10 cent vaudeville and
picture type, in Chicago, and that work is now progressing
on one of them, the Marshfield, in the suburbs. It remains
to be shown what success he will achieve in this enterprise,
in a city where a much higher grade of vaudeville than he
can hope to offer has brought disaster to many theater
owners, who are now recouping their losses by offering ex-
clusive programs to their patrons.
It has been a favorite move of Mr. Crawford's to choose
a site as close as possible to some good-paying licensed
theater and thereon build one of his "cheap vaudeville"^
houses. The Orpheum Theater on Easton Avenue, owned
bj' the Rose Amusement Company, is the latest to suffer in
this way. Crawford is building his new house right along-
side.
The disruption of legitimate business always follows the
opening of a new Crawford theater. For weeks the immedi-
ate localitj' is flooded with passes, good for any day in the
week, except Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Indeed, from
all that I could learn, and speaking conservatively, this man
Crawford is one of the worst foes the moving picture indus-
try has in this country. But moving pictures will survive
long after he has run his short course.
A Triumph for Pictures.
It is refreshing to turn from the foregoing aspect, in which
moving pictures are sacrificed to commercialism, to one that
reveals their artistic and many-sided attractiveness, when in-
telligently and capably exhibited. And it is especially grati-
fying in this aspect to center attention on an exhibitor, whose
loyalty to moving pictures has never faltered, since he pro-
jected his first picture on a screen. I refer to William
Sievers. secretary and treasurer of the Grand Central Amuse-
ment Company, and manager and part owner of the Grand
Central Theater, on Sixth Avenue and Market Street.
In September. 1909, in a circular letter to the exhibitors of
St. Louis, advising them on the stand to be taken in connec-
tion with a bill that had been introduced in the House of
Delegates to amend the then existing ordinance regulating
picture machine exhibitors. Mr. Sievers stated: "We think it
is good business policy to keep the moving picture business
separated from the vaudeville or theatrical business. If a
person wants vaudeville or theatricals, let him go to a thea-
ter where he is compelled to pay a price commensurate with
the cost of the production. It is impossible to exhibit vaude-
ville or theatrical performances at the prices ordinarily
charged for moving picture exhibitions. Then the public
will also understand, when they go to a moving picture thea-
ter, that thej- will see moving pictures only."
Again, in another paragraph of the same circular, he as-
serted: "If vaudeville is introduced, it will be a very diffi-
cult proposition to get good vaudeville performers. It will
be difficult because the better vaudeville talent is always con-
tracted for in such a wa}' as to forbid their appearance at
any house not belonging to the vaudeville circuit, and it will
be difficult because the salaries which such performers de-
mand are prohibitive in the moving picture business. The
consequence will be that we will have to be content with
performers of very ordinarj- ability, and many will prob-
ably have no ability at all. . . . This feature of the busi-
ness will grow from bad to worse, and will soon be an injury
to the moving picture business. Such vaudeville will also
tend to bring our business into disrepute: it will have a
downward tendencj- — a tendency in some places towards im-
morality."
Mr. Sievers takes the same stand to-da\-. and he is more
strongly convinced than ever that a well selected picture pro-
gram, properly presented, will hold its own against other
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amusements and niaki- mniuy, proxnliiiK the tlicatcr has the
riffht locatiun. Hut he rightly and justly l)ilic\ «•>. >mcc he
has elected to >tand nr tall with a straight picture program,
that no nearljy ciunpctitnr using a tnixcil pnigr.ini. sliDuld
be furnished with a picture service that will damage and
possibly ruin his business. His loyalty to pictures, if it is
to be preserved, demands that he shall not be sacriliced to
commercialisni.
I have been in many picture theaters and have seen many
pictui'e shows, but 1 am compelled to acknowledge that the
Grand Central presents pictures in a manner that places it
in a cla>s by itself. I have seen as well projected pictures,
perhaps better, but the musical programs, arranged for each
picture and the elaborate sound effects excel any that I can
recall. Lyman H. Howe, when in Chicago, surprised people
by his sound effects. Manager Sievers can go him one bet-
ter, and then, in addition, he has the electrifying musical ac-
companiments which Howe wholly lacked. And all for lo
cents, while Howe ch^irged 25, 35 and 50 cents.
It is not that the Grand Central has a large orchestra, for
there are only three instruments, but it is due to the talented
musician who presides at the large pipe organ (it cost
$2,500) that the playing of the pictures at this house gives
to the program a compelling interest for picture lovers.
When I lirst heard D. S. DeCarlisle (that is the name) play
the organ, he was accompanying the projection of "Ordered
to Move On." part of a split reel by Eclipse. In that afJect-
ing and beautifully filmed story of the talented boy violinist,
D. S. DeCarlisle.
Mr. DeCarlisle imitated a violin solo on the keys so accu-
rately and with such pathos that one seemed to participate
actually in the scenes of the film. The two arts — the art of
the musician and the art of the picture maker — blended so
harmoniously that the effect on the mind was much the same
as that of rainbow hues on the retina.
The Organist of the Grand Central
Mr. DeCarlisle has made a study of the violin, piano and
organ, and of harmony, counterpoint and instrumentation.
For several years he was orchestral conductor with various
operatic and theatrical organizations, traveling extensively
and conducting successfully in all the principal cities. He
was organist and conductor of the Cathedral of St. Louis
from 1899 to 1904 and held a similar position at St. Francis
Xavier Church, the largest in St. Louis, from 1904 to 191 1.
In that time he played everything from the simplest hymn
to the works of all the old masters, including a constant use
of Gregorian chant. In addition to his duties at the Grand
Central. Mr. DeCarlisle does a great deal of arranging. His
orchestral transpositions and arrangements are well and
favorably known and are used by leading organizations.
In an interview with Mr. DeCarlisle, he said:
"The organ has always been considered the king of instru-
ments, but, owing to the scarcity of organ concerts, many
people here were deprived of the opportunity of hearing
other than sacred music plaj-ed upon it until our far-seeing
manager, Mr. \Vm. Sievers. installed a first class one in the
Grand Central Theater. The facility with which I have made
the instrument lend itself to the rendition of operatic arias,
songs of the day, Indian and Japanese music, with many
novel effects, has caused much wonderment and been a source
of great pleasure to our many patrons.
"lo do thib properly, of course, means much work and
care, for the day has happily passed when 'any old tune'
from piano, orchestra or organ, will do for the pictures. '1 he
public is demanding better pictures, better projection and
better playing. To play the pictures' now. we must place
ourselves, in imagination, actually in the play rcpreseiitrd;
take all the parts as they appear on the screen and endeavor
to get thoroughly in touch with the story, and make the
music take the place of the words, express every emotion
and be in time with every action. Sometimes I have found it
necessary to use parts of twenty compositions on a reel of
1,000 feet. Then again, it is sometimes possible to get realis-
tic effects from only a few pieces judiciously used."
.\t my request Mr. DeCarlisle kindly furnished the follow-
ing musical program for "Ordered to Move On":
1. Horn-
!'• itU of the fallior In llic nloriii.
ral Man-b, 'M muvptiiL-iil. pp."
mulher lrlo» to oliulu moncjr from lli» »•!«•
•f iiiiinl
pp.
Strppt
1-11 1
"II Asain no More.'
Hiinii- luliig Tlollii.
"V. , , ... ., ,li.."
Make saiiii- pauaea ■■ Ike \>or doca; wlieo tlip inutluT eulvn play
drat atniln uf
"Itatr'a Caratliia" on the fine alopa.
Stre«-t »<-ene — Hoy plajrlDg and hl.t mother ilnclni:
".Vnitela" Serenade."
When boy stop*. cbanRC mualc to aoft, plalntire <in tin.. >t..|.>
Grand Salun scene —
"KafTs Caratlna" beglnnlnR at 2d niorement on 2d l>a»e. and roa-
tInuInK antU Tlollnlat. Kebcrlloh. tnki-a tIoIId. Ibeo linliate tuning
with him.
Street at-ene.
I'lay softly till mother and Ron are <>n. then for rlnllo fU: pla.r
Angela' Serenade."
Salon arene —
"Anitels" Serenade,"
continued from preceding scene, but much srtfier. to represent 1)->t
still playing oatalde.
Street scene —
"Angels' Serenade" continued, but l»ud again,
mekxl.v when boy ceases.
Salon !M-eoe —
Very short TloUn Imitation, then
"Katf's Caratlna."
Street s<-ene —
"Kaff's Caratlna" continued from pr^cedlni; scene.
Studio scene —
"Raft's Caratlna" still continued until Imiv hoglns to play, then
"Traumerle" till l)oy stops, then bright music in major key till end.
The Grand Central is not at all attractive when viewed
from the outside, but it is located in the center of the old
show district, nearby being the old Grand Opera House,
Havelin's. the Gem picture theater and the new Hippodrome.
soon to be completed by Frank Talbot, manager.
6.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Change
soft
Grimd Central Theater. St. Louis, Mo.
Sievers opened the house on August 17. 1908. It is thor-
oughly equipped with all the latest improvements. In the
spacious lobby the photos of members of the stock com-
panies of various licensed manufacturers arc hung in neat
frames.
The daily program consists of three first run and two com-
mercial films, three changes per week being made. The
seating capacity is 530 and one rarely finds a vacant seat dur-
ing the show. The hours of exhibition are from 11 o'clock
a. m. till II p. m.
A tribute to the Grand Central management is paid nightly
by large contingents from the residence section, who come
downtown to view the show, as they would a first class per-
formance in the dramatic houses.
For sound effects Manager Sievers has all kinds of devices,
many of them being his own inventions. Any sound,
whether it be the growl of a tiger, the roar of a lion, the
trumpeting of an elephant or the scream of an eagle, can
be reproduced by the man in charge of sound effects. Once
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View of St. Charles Theater, St. Louis, Mo.
a lion's roar was so realistically imitated it made the girl
ushers stampede to the exits, while, in their wake, several
frightened women rushed madly. That incident finished the
use of girl ushers at the Grand Central.
The St. Charles,
The St. Charles is in the center of the downtown shopping
district. It was built a year and a half ago, specially for pic-
tures, and is thoroughly fireproof.
A very good picture is shown here and the management is
well pleased with the Sunlight curtain, recently installed.
The very best class of people frequent this house and a line
of automobiles can always be found outside during running
hours.
The Broadway.
The Broadway is just across the street from the St. Charles
near Broadway. Unlike the latter, it has a balcony. The
house was formerly known as the De Luxe and was pur-
chased about four weeks ago by the present owners. It seats
580 people and offers a good quality licensed service.
The Juanita.
The Juanita, on Juanita Street and Grand Avenue, is an-
other theater controlled by Wm. J. Flynn and his associates.
It has a ground floor and balcony and seats 1,200 people.
The program consists of Crawford vaudeville and inde-
pendent service. Mr. Flynn told me that this house has
showed to extraordinary business. The admission is 10
cents.
It is estimated that the houses controlled by Mr. Flynn
and his associates represent an investment of $350,000.
The Cherokee.
This is said to be one of the most successful houses on
O. T. Crawford's circuit. It is situated on Cherokee and
Ohio, and will seat 2,000 people. It has a ground floor and
balcony. The program consists of three acts of Crawford
vaudeville and five reels of independent pictures, three of
these being first-run, and two commercial. The hours of
running are from 7 p. m. to ii p. m. Three shows are given
each evening and a matinee on Sunday. The house is not
yet completed, but was opened July ist and since then has
been showing to exceptionally good business. The cost of
construction and equipment was $33,000.
The Gem.
The Gem on Sixth Street near Market is owned by Frank
Talbot. It will seat 900 people. Two acts of Crawford
vaudeville and four reels of independent pictures form the
programs. Admission is ten cents. The night I was there
the house was filled to capacity. The first reel of Than-
houser's "David Copperfield" was run off and was well re-
ceived. Much disappointment resulted from the fact that the
other two reels were not forthcoming. This house is well
lighted during the performance and fairly good pictures are
projected.
Talbot's Hippodrome.
Right across the way from the Gem is Talbot's new Hippo-
drome, which when completed will seat 3,000 people. The
lower floor has accommodations for 1,780 and the balcony
will seat the remainder. Mr. Talbot advised me that his
programs will include three acts of vaudeville, three reels of
licensed pictures and one circus act. Film service will be
changed twice a week. The stage has a proscenium opening
of 46 feet with a depth of 41. This space will be quite large
enough, Mr. Talbot thinks, for his circus ring. The house
will be open daily from noon until 11 p. m. Prices of admis-
sion will be 10 cents, except the boxes, which will cost 20
cents.
The building is thoroughly fireproof, wood only being used
in the doors and window sashes. Mr. Talbot expects to open
the house on November 6th. Nine thousand Tungsten lights
will be used to illuminate the front.
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The Grand Arsenal.
A circuit of hi^h cla-^ i>utiirr tluatirs, of which \Vm. j
Flynii is K"""cral manager, ctiiprisinK the St Iharlc* and
Broadway downtown, and the Grand Arsenal, the Maflitt and
Locust theaters in the residential district, use exclusive pic-
ture programs of the licen>ed brand. Kach house is owned
by its own coiupaiiy. of which John T l-'ii/simtnons is presi-
dent and VVm. J. Flynn secretary and treasurer. The men
controlling these enterprises arc of high financial standing
in the community and play an important part in the govern-
ment of the state and city.
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The Grand Arsenal.
The Grand .\rsenal, on Grand Avenue and Arsenal Street,
i, built of solid, reinforced concrete and is acknowledged to
be one of the most beautiful picture theaters in St. Louis.
It seats 700 people and has a liandsomc lobby, on the walls
of which appear artistic, hand-painted panels. The operator's
booth is suspended from the ceiling and is built of rein-
forced concrete, the steel rods supporting it being hidden in
the concrete. The house is well lighted during the show and
the projection is good.
The Grand Arsenal is in the midst of a very substantial
class of citizens and has been successful from the start. It
is the only house in the residence section that has been able
to sustain a Saturday matinee. The hours of run are from
7 p. m. to It p. m., and the admission is 10 cents. The cost
of the house was $65,000.
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Mr. Cella is owner of the .\merican Hotel and Theater on
Seventh and Market Streets.
The Washington.
The Washington Theater on Deliiiar Houlevard and Kings
Highway is owne<l by the Independence Amusement Com-
pany aiwl runs licensed pictures exclusively J Warner is
the manager Mr Warner claims that his house is the
pioneer of straight picture programs in that section. The
Washington is a favorite resort for professi<inal men, in-
cluding lawyers, physicians, etc. Four reels are used daily, a
change being made daily. These include a first, second,
fourth and tenth run. Mr Warner has a firm faith in the
future of moving pictures and believes that the present
craze for cheap vaudeville will soon die out. He says that
the best class of peoi)le arc against it
St. Louis Film Brevities.
J. C. Graham, former manager >>{ the .s wan -cti Crawford
Film Company, in the Century Building, has gone to New
York to attend to his duties as vice-president of the Reliance
Company of that city. His place is being filled temporarily
by Sam Werner, secretary of the company. Mr. Werner
advised me that he is doing a good rental business..
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I met my old friend Dan S. Fishcll at the Princess Theater,
formerly a Shubert house located in the residential district.
Dan is now offering Sullivan and Cfinsidine vaudeville and
independent pictures to patrons of the Princess. This house
has a seating capacity of 1.610 and Mr. Fishell informed me
that during the week ending October 14th he played to
_'6.ooo people at 10 cents admission. Three acts of vaudeville
and three reels of pictures comprise the program. The pro-
jection at this house was very poor the night 1 called. The
Princess formerly used the Morris vaudeville and closed after
losing $8,000. That was in last June, I think.
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I dropped in to see Ed Schwartz, manager of the Hippo-
drome Picture Theater, at 13 Broadway, one day during my
stay. I am obliged to say that the Hippodrome is very
poorly lighted while pictures are being projected, so badly
indeed, that it is impossible for one coming in from the light
to see whether a seat is occupied or not. The attendance
was veo' fair and the service of good quality. Mr. Schwartz
should get a new curtain as soon as possible and do justice
to his really fine licensed pictures.
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Mr. Fultz, one of the owners of the Globe Theater, at
Sullivan. 111., was seen at the General Film Company's office
Wednesday, October 18. Mr. Fultz was satisfied with the
business he was doing. ♦ * *
.\. X. Beare, owner of the Gem Theater. Chester, 111., was
another visitor at the G. F. Co.'s branch during the week I
was in St. Louis. He reported excellent business and is well
s^atisfied with his service.
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G. F. Wellcr, manager of the Orpheum Theater, on Eastern
.-\venue. was seen one day at the General Film Company's
office. Manager Weller reported very satisfactory business.
He is running a fine quality service.
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William J. Flynn and his associates are building a new
house on Grand Avenue and Shenandoah, which, when com-
pleted, will offer programs of Crawford vaudeville and pic-
tures.
The Maffitt.
This house is located on Maifitt Avenue and Vandeventer
Street. It is an imposing structure, but it is the intention
to rebuild it and more than double its capacity. It is now
running an exclusive picture program, but I have been ad-
vised that pictures and Crawford vaudeville will be run when
the new structure is completed.
Grand Opera House.
The old Grand Opera House on Market Street is being
remodeled by the St. Louis Theater Company. It is ex-
pected that the house will be in readiness to open Thanks-
giving Day, with a program of vaudeville and moving pic-
tures. The Grand has been closed for two years and it is
hoped to revive interest in the old stand by the program men-
tioned. The film service, it is said, will be furnished by the
National Distributing Company, which is said to be in readi-
ness to open an exchange in St. Louis. I learned that rep-
resentatives have been trying to get exhibitors to take stock
MICHELFELDER AT SUMMIT. N. J.
Carl Michelielder has succeeded Steup Bros, in the man-
agement of the Summit Opera House, a photoplay theater at
Summit. X. J. This house was recently opened by Steup
Bros, with pictures and vaudeville, but did not prove to be a
paying investment. Michelfelder opened on October 21 with
"The Colleen Bawn " and did a great business. He will con-
tinue to run it as a straight picture theater, charging 10 cents
for adults and 5 cents tor children. The Summit Theater
has a seating capacity of 500. The building is entirely new
and has an airdome annex seating 1,000 persons. Mr. Michel-
felder operates a number of successful picture theaters.
NEW PRINCESS AT NASHVILLE, TENN.
W. P. Ready, of Xashvillc. Tenn.. informs the Moving
Picture World that work has been commenced upon his new
Princess Theater, to be erected with the especial purpose
of catering to the best class of patrons of the photoplay.
Beauty and attractiveness in construction and decoration
will be aimed at and every convenience suggested by mod-
ern invention will be installed. It is planned to seat between
1,000 and i,20Q persons in the new house.
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"AULD LANG SYNE" (Vitagraph).
I HIS two-reel picture is a picturesque story of the High-
-*■ lands of Scotland based upon the sweet and noble sent-
ment of "Auld Lang Syne." Two typical Scottish lads, vigor-
ous with the warmth of rockbound friendship, cemented with
the association of membership in the same clan, are equally
smitten with the blandishments of Jennie, a truly winsome
Scotch lassie. The picture is rich with naturalness, scenery
and location are exceedingly real, while the portrayal of
Scotch life is most thorough and fascinating. In the love-
making, Tammas is the favorite; Geordie's protestations
of devotion have drawn from Jenny the sad words, "I do
not love ye, Geordie, and must say ye nay."
Rejoicing in the assurance of reciprocated affection, Tam-
mas unfortunately tells his boyhood friend and rejected rival
of his happiness, with the usual result that an enmity springs
up between them.
The sentiment of the picture now centers about the re-
jected and saddened Geordie. In a scene rich with artistic
photography, he is found in his humble home alone with
his dog, Jean, while the wedding festivities are in progress.
His true Scotch character prevails and, taking his lonely
wine cup in self consolation, he declares that "he'll take a
cup o' kindness yet, for the days of Auld Lang Syne." In
his reverie under the glare of the glowing embers a most
effective scene is portrayed, which arouses admiration at
the close of the first reel.
Beauty and interest increase with the second reel. Tam-
mas and Jenny have now a bonnie lad of five years. While
gathering heather, the little fellow strays away and is lost.
.•\n all-night search by the grief-stricken parents proves
fruitless. Meanwhile, however, the little fellow has fallen
asleep and morning finds him saie, though crying for his
mother. Here the splendid work of the old favorite dog,
Jean, is again seen. Geordie, starting at daybreak with his
sheep and dog, is surprised when Jean comes to him with
a child's tam-o-shanter in his mouth. The dog had found
the boy and with his usual sagacity adopted this method
of securing his master's attention. Instrumental in restoring
the lost boy to his parents, Geordie sets aside his disappoint-
ment,, and Tammas forgets his resentment; and while the
two men are renewing the friendship of former days Jenny
runs to the house for flask and cups, which are filled, and
from which they drink "a cup o'kindness yet" in the name
of a sentiment which has healed many heart wounds, and
restored many former friendships — Auld Lang Syne.
The picture is deserving of close attention, all parts are
most carefully and thoroughly presented, such scenes as
those of Geordie sitting in the firelight are to be especially
praised. The portrayal of Scotch life is creditable to all
the actors and the story is calculated to fulfill its purpose
of establishing the truth of an undying Scotch sentiment.
Scene from "Auld Lang Syne," by the Vitagraph Company of America.
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"THE BATTLE" (Biograph. Nov. 6th).
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
'^r'llIS piiti'.rc, well iiaiiiiil "llu- llattlc," iiiis in a more than
* (irilinary dfKrci- that plfa«.tnK IHonraph cliaractiTistu-
..i thri'wiiiK tlif spi-ciatiir iiui> tlu- very lu-art of thinRs hefurc
the tir>t liiiiulri<l feet have run ihiir course. No need of the
title to tell us, that we are standinjf on the thresholil of the
great war between the North and the .South. Kvcry inch of
film throbs with life; the ardent spirit of patriotism, that in
those memorable day- flamed up in every heart, the young
soldiers so nay and >o brave, the matrons and the maidens,
sorrowinn and clieerinj.; by turns all these are moving and
breathing in the first scenes nti tlie screen. .Scarcely have
we absorbed the niarti.il rhythm nf the picture when we ;ire
hurried into a battle with stirring incidents and varying for-
tunes, endiiiR alter anxious moments of dreadful suspense
in the victory of the North and the union of a very real an<l
human pair of lovers. The picture is about a thousand feet
long, but so intense and natural is its fascination, that at
the end we could only realize that it was all over by a special
effort of the will.
The plot is exceedingly simple, but it is a simplicity full of
art. How the audience will welcome this picture for its utter
freedom from that clap-trap and commonplace, which are
In this perilous situation the young xoldier, who before had
run away, but now is most eager to make nmendit, volunteers
to go through the lines of the enemy t<» request from (ien-
eral (irant either remforcements or ammunition. (irant
has no men to spare, but lits out a few wagons liljeil with
ammunition and provides them with a scant escort to be
taken to the hard-pressed I'niim ranks This maneuver has
not escaped the Confederates. howe\er. who set fire to the
bushes on the road where the powder wagons must pAHs.
Several of the wagons are wrecked through the heat and the
sparks a( the tire. Ax last only one remains. The driver
is shot t«) death on his seat, when the young soldier grrisps
the reins and in the face of mortal danger brings the powder
wagon through the burning road. The (.onfederates in the
meantime oi>serving the enemy's tire slacken and rightly
guessing that ibis is due to a lack of ammunition, advance to
the attack, while the l'nif)n soldiers are preijarmg to receive
them with the bayonet. .\t this critical juncture, the much-
needed powder wagon comes and the Union troops succeed
in repulsing the Confederate attack. The young scjldicr, whf)
has brought victory out of defeat by his heroic daring, re-
ceives the grateful words of his commander and what he
j)rizes no less, the han<l of the girl, whose faith in his man-
iiot)d and courage is fully restored.
"The Battle" is a perfect picture in a splendid fraine I
Scenes from "The Battle" by the Biograph Company.
the bane of so many "military" and "historical" dramas on
the silent stage. The hero is unconventional enough to be
frightened out of his wits when he. a raw recruit, hears the
roar of cannon and sees comrades falling by his side. He
incontinently takes to his heels, as many a brave soldier has
done before him at the first sight of the bloody horrors of
war. Possessed with an insane fear, he runs to the house
of his sweetheart, near which the battle is being fought.
The girl, at first moved to laughter by the altered aspect of
the gallant warrior of a few weeks ago, at last feels that
unconquerable hate and loathing for a coward which nature
has planted deep in every woman's breast. She shows her
disgust in a violent outbreak and orders the man she had
promised to marry when she believed him to be brave, out
of the house. He is still insensible to shame and at last
climbs out of the house thrmigh a window. The battle, which
in the meantime had begun to grow warm, here comes to
a temporary standstill, for the Northern general in command
has been severely wounded and he has ordered the firing to
cease. In the confusion succeeding to the notes of the
bugler, the young soldier has recovered the control of his
nerves and rejoins his comrades without being suspected.
The conflict gets hotter and hotter, as the signal is given
for a resumption of the tight. Both sides are well en-
trenched and fight with desperation. The grouping of the
soldiers in the trenches, their unremitting tire, the martial
fury of their officers are shown with realism that produces
a perfect illusion. The wounded general, who has been taken
to the house of the sweetheart, where he still gives com-
mands and directs the battle, orders his men to hold the
trenches at all costs. The struggle is both stubborn and
brilliant and as yet the chances seem even, when the cry
goes up in the Northern ranks: "No more ammunition!"
cannot clc)se without a well-deserved word of praise regard-
ing the womens' dresses and coiffures of the wartime period;
it is in the elaboration of such details that the masterhand
often betrays itself as it does here even to the last chignon
on the young girls' heads.
LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY (Edison).
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
r ROM its general merit, this film will probably stand
■*■ unique for a long time to come in one respect. It is the
first of its kind and may be the only one ever secured which
shows the actual working of the heaviest batteries used in
our coast defense system. There may be sixteen-inch guns
in isolated positions, but the long twelve-inch rifles of the
disappearing pattern constitute "the most powerful weapt)ns
used in groups in our modern fortifications. This fact is no
secret, as the forts themselves have long been open to vis-
itors, and many batteries, notably those south of Fort Wads-
worth, New York lower bay. could until recently be seen
without entering territory controlled by the Government.
But, while those interested in the operating of great gun-
have witnessed their loading and firing in target practice,
the great mass of people defended by these arms have but
faint conception of their efficiency — the idea prevails that
they are huge cannons throwing a ccistlj- projectile and de-
pending largely upon chance for hitting a moving target
like a battleship attempting to enter a harbor. The element
of chance is, however, as nearly eliminated as in any exact
science or perfect engineering construction — the chances are
that they will hit. This is shown in the Edison film, where
a moving target 30 by 60 feet, towed six miles out at sea, is
blown to pieces.
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This remarkable piece of camera work traces the shot from
the moment of hjading when the gun is out of the enemy's
sight, shows the working of the breech-block, the sighting
while the gun is below, the monster when rising, firing and
recoiling, from within, and the firing from the crest of the
parapet. It is sometliing of an exploit to photograph the
muzzle of a great gun when the shell is driven from it. The
most powerful gun ever built by the Krupps has a range of
less than thirteen miles; the riHed monsters completing for
the sea coast defen-.e of the United States and insular pos-
sessions have a range of twenty-two miles. The explosive
force of even the twelve-inch guns must be terrific and the
wonder is that camera and operator could stand it while
near enough to the muzzle for efTective photography.
We next sec in the Edison film, from another point of
view, the effect of the shot whether striking within a few
feet of the moving target or demolishing it. All this is not
only adventurous but instructive, an object lesson to those
who glibly discuss the possibility of foreign invasion. Every
interfering force of wind and tide is calculated in the range-
finding, so that the blow struck is one of scientific accuracy
and the effect on the intruding battleship can only be imag-
ined when it is considered that the destruction of the French
Scene from "Life in the U. S. Army" — Receiving Recruits
(Edison).
battleship •'Liberte" would be that of a slightly damaged
vessel in comparison.
■It is cheering to see the Edi'on Company entering upon
the productions of educational films on this side of the
water, while the French are combining the X-ray machine
and the motion picture camera so as to create actual pictures
of what is going on within the human body. More than one
producer is shy about assuming the attitude of a teacher —
though bold in exposing his dramatic fallacies, he is almost
embarrassed by the thought of doing good--but others are
showing an open-minded spirit in dealing with the relation
of moving pictures to education. It is now being appreciated
that people enjoy what is really instructive, though it is
especially liked when it presents some curious novelty or
recent discovery. I have sat through a presentation of
monotonous drama of the hero-villain-maiden type, where
the hero and maiden embrace as little defects appear to
show that the end of the film is arriving, and heard no other
approval than that of children. Yet a subject purely histor-
ical or one of elementary science would receive a sudden out-
burst of spontaneous applause.
I venture, therefore, to speak for the small minority at
picture shows who are uncultivated in stating that they more
than the highly educated are deeply interested in attractively-
presented scientific or historical information tending to raise
them to a higher plane. Those behind in the race are eager
to catch up; they are desirous of knowing more than they do;
aiming down to them is an offense to all above them and of
no benefit to anyone in the audience, whereas whatever is
interesting and at the same time progressive appeals to all
classes.
GASTON MELIES IN NEW YORK.
After more than a year's absence from the city, directing
his company first in San .A.ntonio, Texas, then at Santa
Paula. Cal.. Mr. Gaston Melies returned to New York Satur-
day, October 28th. Mr. Melies. who is accompanied by his
wife, will remain in this city until some important business
matters are disposed of. after which he will return to the
studio in California.
CROAK NUMBER TWO.
By the Tadpole.
It is refreshing, especially to a critic, like myself, to read
the film stories that are published week by week. It is
remarkable to note how many of these comedies and dramas
have the conventional happy ending. I quote from pp. 62-74.
"Tommy's Rocking Horse" (Melies): "The rocking horse
brought the little favorite back to consciousness." "The
Slavey's Affinity" (Lubin): "A reconciliation was effected."
"The Gambler's Influence" (Lubin): "Leaving his grateful
pal to enjoy better fortune." "Told in Colorado" (Selig):
"Kate explains and the lovers are happy." "Out-generaled"
(Selig): "The forgiveness which they know will not be
withheld."
I've chosen those examples from one page (62). The other
pages yield about the same percentage. I suppose "happy
endings" are popular with film makers because audiences
like 'em. Most of us in films, plays, books, secretly like
the happy ending, though we know, alas! that it is rarely
true to life. As I write the paragraph, accident reveals to
me at my side the book of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera,
"The Mikado," wherein the latter character is made to
remark, "It's an unjust world, and virtue is only triumphant
in theatrical performances."
Still, false as it is, there's money in the "happy ending"
film. The novels that have made the most monev have had
happy endings. So have the plays. Laura Jean Libbey prob-
ably makes more money in a year than Ibsen made in his
life. Yet posterity will probably count Ibsen as one of the
great dramatists of the nineteenth century; and Miss Libbey
will, no doubt, be forgotten a year after her death. Ibsen's
works were true to life, i. e., they didn't have conventional
"happy endmgs;" that's why they were and are caviare to
the general, that is, not popularly acceptable.
It must always be remembered that the Prop of the
moving picture theater is the Young Person; and, conse-
quently, moral stories and happy endings are at any rate
politic, though they may not be true and artistic. Most of
us think that there is enough evil in the world without hav-
ing it emphasized in films, books and plays. Probably if a
plebiscite of the readers of this paper were taken, the pre-
ponderate vote would be for happy endings. Just as of
course we should all prefer happiness in life — if we could
get it. On account of the indiscretion of a young woman
with an apple, in the Euphrates valley a few thousand years
ago, happiness in life is not often attainable, except, of course,
in the spiritual sense. And there's painfully little of that
about, or the churches might be fuller.
It is indeed obvious that the film contributes materially
to the general happiness of mankind. Consider the state of
desolation that would prevail if the motion picture film
went out of existence tomorrow! W'hat would take its place
in the joyless lives of hundreds of millions of people? What
indeed? Here it can be argued that the more happy end-
ings there are in these film stories the more generally is
happiness likely to be disseminated. Let us then have happy
endings wherever practicable.
But as in all amusement enterprises, the ponderable minor-
ity has to be taken into account. It is surprising how many
theatergoers like tears; notes of interrogation; abrupt end-
ings; problems; and the dismal in plot and theme. It might
pay some enterprising individual to start a theater catering
exclusively to these folk. It might; I don't think it would.
There's more money in catering to those who look on
the bright side of things, than for those who are lugubri-
ously inclined.
So that "truth of life" not being a paying proposition in
films, plays or books, we are not likely to witness a departure
from the existing order of things. "Things" have a knack
of working themselves out in accordance with the fitness of
things. The great public takes to that which it wants. And
this brings one around to the conclusion that if happy end-
ings were not desired in films, they would not be there.
PREACHER WORKS WITH PICTURES.
Rev. Walter Burr, fc^rnierly engaged by the Kansas State
Board of Health to organize the Boy Scouts to fight flies,
has developed into a regular picture exhibitor in connection
with his church work. In Olathe. Kan., the hot weather
during the summer closed the churches. Rev. Mr. Burr con-
ceived the plan of holdine union services in an airdome and
using pictures to popularize the mctings. With the co-oper-
ation of the General Film Company, of Kansas City. Mo.,
suitable pictures were obtained and the project was a great
success. Now that cold weather has closed the airdome. Mr.
Burr has secured permission to exhibit pictures in the church
edifice and the good work will be continued.
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Artistic Direction of the Photoplay.
We all know the story of the goose that laid the golden eggs;
the film manufacturers in this coimiry Nccm t<> k" ainmt tlicir
work in about the same spirit. Quantity is the cry. Quality is
nowhere. To begin with the scenario, they seem to be getting
poorer and poorer. Very thin are most of the stories we get in
the moving pictuie nowada\s. Fortunately the photography has
improved, more attention is being paid to suitable scenery as
backgrounds, and these save many an inditTercnt plot It is evi-
dent with the large quantities of subiects being produced in the
films, it must be increasingly difficult .0 get good subjects. There
are. however, many people, if they knew just how to go about it,
would be able to provide good original matter. It would be
worth the while of the manufacturers to send broadcast a book-
let on the lines of Mr. F.pes Winthrjp Sargent's articles in the
Moving Puti're Wohld on scenario writing, embodying a com-
plete specimen scenario, giving cast of characters, scenes, cos-
tumes, etc. ; further, there are now many amateur photographers,
some of whom might have some dramatic instinct and who could
select and photograph picturesque scenery and embody them in
their scenarios. .X person with a knowledge of photography
would be more apt to know the limitations and practical possi-
bilities of a moving picture than one without photr>graphic knowl-
edge. \Miat is required liv the manul'acturers to-day is a proper
system of working, instead of groping in the dark as they seem
to be doing; sometimes a good pictun' and then a bad one, and
what about the thousands of feet 01 film considered so utterly
poor that they are never sent out? The action of the players is
usually good, and the stage director"^ deserve much credit for
this, but the director is a man who is given too many things to
be responsible for and he cannot possibly do them all properly.
In the regular theater, we have the work better divided, first
the producer for the general direction, stage manager for action,
eostume designer for the proper co'istruction of tlie costumes,
wig maker for dressing the hair, scenic artist, and, last but not
least, the property man, whose duty it is to furnish the stage,
supply or make all the various material things needed for the
action of the play, ranging from a needle to an anchor. In the
tiays of the old stock companies, the property man had to have
a great deal of knowledge, for he was called upon to model his
patterns in clay, make papier mache casts from them, as well as
general carpenter and other work. The property man of a film
making establishment needs even a larger experience, as although
he does not make the properties required, he is generally sent to
select them, and they should be of the right photos;raphic value
as well as to be correct in style and period The stage of to-day
is infinitely more e.xacting in its demand for correctness in de-
tails than the stage of the past. Witness the many spectacular
productions of recent times. I'nfortunately the usual film prop-
erty man is one of limited training and his sole duty seems to be
to run around and get the furniture, costumes and other prop-
erties at a moment'^ notice. It is doubtful whether he could
make personally the simplest article, and has hardly any knowl-
edge of the proper retjuirements. In fact, there is more than a
suspicion that some of them go to get their goods to the firms
from whom they can get most commission and whether through
gross ignorance or petty graft, the resulting picture suffers, par-
ticularly in historic or period pictures.
What is needed in this country is the technical director, whose
duty it is to see th.it the details oi the picture are properly
staged. The Eclair Company imported a man especially for their
new plant for this purpose. He unfortunately died here recently,
and it remains to be seen as what the results will be if he is not
replaced. Real good pictures can hardly be made unless some
one is responsible for the production as a whole, and see that
scenic departments, costumes and furnishings harmonize, and as
far as possible that each department is in the hands of competent
persons. Moving picture making is .-•.n art and cannot be satis-
factor>- unless treated as such. I have watched with interest
the great progress made by the Edison Company in the past
year. Their photography is good, the artistic composition of the
picture fine, the furnishings receive greater attention and the
acting verv siiperirr to what it used to be. Their films are greatly
benefited by the i'*e o* artistic .nssi«»qni-" What could he finer
than their film of "A Summer Girl." Photography, grouping,
composition and outdoor backgrounds and even the girl are per-
fect. The young lady was lovely in both face, fiijure and manner :
we did not get our summer vacation this year, but seeing this
film was a recompense. What beautiful effects of open air. sun-
shine, rivers, etc. The hotel veranda was a delight to the eye.
The only thing to cavil at were the two lovers of the girl. They
were certainly, neither of them, a suitable match for our charm-
ing summer girl, on the whole, however, a very successful film.
Another recent Edison film was evidently carefully thought out.
This was the "Surgeon's Temptation." I do not know as to
the correctness of the operating room scenes, as when I was
last in a place of this kind. I was under the knife, and so could
not personally sec what it looked like, but it must have been like
that. Groupmg, acting and composition first rate. Special praise
should be given in this picture for the fine effect of light and
pictorial composition in the outdoor scene of the ' - ' . of the
engagement with the surgeon; clever girl, the 11 this
play, and good lucjking, too. There arc not as ma:... „ .... .uoking
men and women in the pictures as might be possible.
N'ow as to the picture stage director; he personally gets his
action and he trains his people well, an<! this should Ik- In- sole
business with the film. We have heard of the director who writes
their own scenarios, rushes around town to I'md suitable actors,
costumes and properties, and puts on the whole play himself,
he certainly cannot find much time for sleep Surely he will miss
a great many points, and end by working himself out without
any great benefit to his employer or himself. These are extreme
cases, but it holds in a less or greater degree with all makers.
Wanted — A pnjper system and division of labor. What is the
use of sending out your stage director to find locations? He
probably would not know a picturesque spot if he saw one, and
usually knowing nothing of photography, would certainly not see
the possibilities. It requires an artist to select location and com-
pose the elements of the parts into a picture. It ought to be the
photographer's duty to attend to this portion of the work and the
lighting, but it is sad to say that most moving nicttire iihot(.>g-
raphers are of the common or garden variety, and they might or
mi!,'ht not (sometimes nnt) be able to turn the handle and make
photographs, but would know nothing of making beautiful or
characteristic pictures. It is well agreed nowadays tiiat photog-
raphy is an art, and the camera but a tool like a brush or pencil
in the hands of an artist, its field is limited, of course, but so is
that of the brush. I consider the camera as the more difficult
tool to use properly and to be made to yield its best effects
Another thing often neglected is the common sense of a pic-
ture. Mr. Selig. who is doing Sf>Tne good work, gives us a picture
"Told in Colorado." It is all right but for one thing, when one
of the young men is thrown over the cliff by the jealous ra^e of
the other man. he appears to fall from a great height, and is seen
lying practically dead among some very jagged rocks. This part
of the picture is worked up for all it is wr)rth, rescuers dangling
at the end of a rope through several scenes, giving the impres-
sion of a fall of hundreds of feet in wild country, without a
shrub or plant of any kind to break the fall, when the young man
is brought b.'.ck to the top he walks away very little hurt, and
a glass of whiskey on the hotel veranda completes his cure,
"Voila." He was certainly a wonderful young man. A fall like
this would surely have killed outright anybody or everybody else
in the city of Chicago, and an otherwise good film minimized
in value because unnecessarily overdrawn.
Manufacti'rers would accomplish more by mixing the large
aniouiu of uKMiey they spend in the making of the negatives
with a larger amount of brains, they would certainly get better
and more permanent results. Says the manufacturer, 'What do
I care, I am making the money." They forget that the public are
becoming very critical about the pictures and one cannot fool
everybody all the time. There have been old firms in other lines
of business who have died of dry rot because they would not
progress. Certain it is the picture would be more than a passing
fr<d if the folks at the head of the game would do their full duty
to themselves and the public. Hear the talk about educational
pictures. Where are they? We have not a correct American
historical film in the country. We have a number of parts of
historic films which are fine, the balance being made up of
trivial trash not fit to show children, and even pervert the minds
of grown ups.
1 liere is always a demand in every countr>- for patriotic plays
or films and there is a fortune for the maker who will do them
carefully. WHiy not, when there is such a demand for scenarios?
Cut out your love interest in your colonial pictures and make
another film of your loves, sweethearts and kisses, if you think
we do not have enough love-nnking generally in the films. Are
you aw:re that some of the European countries do not under-
stand the indiscriminate kissing drama, and would think it in
particularly bad taste when giving the life of a national hero?
Their money is well worth having. Certainly a period or his-
toric picture is well worth showing, for its own sake, giving us,
as it should, manners, dress and customs of earlier times. It
would be quite refreshing to have a film occasionally with the
love kisses absent. There is money to be made as an investment
in the making of pictures of permanent value and interest. A
book publisher will tell you that he does not make his money
out of the best sellers of to-day. and which are forgotten to-
morrow, but out of the classic works that are always in demand,
year in and out. and there is no reason why the same thing
should not apply to the moving pictures.
In the latest Rex picture, in the name of common, ordinary in-
telligence, why in the theater scenes do we have an empty
theater ]* It always looks as if the leading actor wanted all the
fat. It would have given the illusion of reality to have had
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some spectators ; it surely was false economy not to have had
three or four extra people in these scenes. Further, Mr. Porter
missed his chance for a realistic, lighting effect. Stage box
dark, faces lit up by the footlights, stage bright in contrast. We
know he could have done it and he would have had a wonderful
scene. As it is it is one of the most original arrangements I
have seen of a theater stage in the films. Mr. Porter has cer-
tainly struck a new and virile way of lighting his films. The
scenes on the farm are all fine, especially the composition of the
cow and calf and the younger sister. Also a noteworthy moon-
light effect in the bedroom when the young lady is packing up to
go away. This picture opened fine, but did not develop consis-
tently. The hero falls in love with his stenographer, the hero-
ine, proposes marriage in writing in his business office. She
evidently consents. Tliis writing might have been flashed on
the screen and would have made the situation clearer. Now a
man docs not propose to his poor stenographer unless he is really
in love with her, yet in the very next scene we see him at the
theater throwing bouquets at a dancer, who by the rarest coin-
cidence is the heroine's long lost, much younger sister. Again ;
when the leading lady finds out the facts of her lover paying
attention to another girl, and she discovers it is the runaway
younger sister, visits her in the dancer's dressing room, why end
the whole thing in a vulgar quarrel ? The young sister appears
to be a good and clever girl, and would hardly be thrown over
completely as this suggests. Another thing, Mr. Rex, when the
reconciliation between the lovers takes place in the office, why
does the light go out suddenly? They are not married yet in
the lilni, and even if they were it would be in poor taste, to put
the light out in a business ofiSce whilst two true lovers kiss.
In "The Aggressor," by the Imp Company, we have a fine
characterization of the three personages of this little play. Only
three actors appear, but they seem to tell the story clearly. There
is a fine effective finish ; sunset in a valley with water reflection
and good sky; it is, however, marred by having tiie figure of the
man too large, altogether too much in the foreground for cor-
rect composition. On the same programme we had the same
subject by a Chicago firm. A woman leaving her home, and the
husband under the impression she has eloped with another man.
This latter film was not nearly so well arranged, although it had
a lot of cowboj's on horseback added. This made the evening's
bill appear rather tame. •
A Rex story gives us the conventional kiss in ,i rather new way
in silhouette form near a window, but it was too suggestive in
the almost complete darkness to ^ave been worth while. We
know, of course, that this leading lady and leading man are mar-
ried in real life, but the public does not. A good picture on the
whole, a little lacking in ginger of the right kind, photography
poor and out of focus in some of the scenes.
What would we do if we had not the imported pictures as a
standard? The French people particularly are great in all arts,
and when they do a thing well it is well done indeed. Take a
recent Eclair picture "A Just General." What fine acting, par-
ticularly in the scene of the general and the old veteran.
Although this play is logical, grips you, story simply and clearly
told, characters perfect even to the quaint village gossips who
greet the young soldier on his return to his native village. The
illusion of real life is perfection. The French certainly can do
things in art.
What the American manufacturers need most is a good prac-
tical working system in the production of photoplays. They
should not hesitate to call in outside help, experts in their own
line, and put their work on a sure foundation and make the mov-
ing picture film a lasting institution. Sir Henry Irving called
upon Alma Tadema, one of our greatest modern painters, to de-
sign his scenes and costumes. Charles Frohman employed a
leading New York artist to assist in his great production of
"Joan of Arc." If the film makers did this, they would greatly
benefit in speed, economy, and a better quality of product. Mere
hard work will no doubt get some of the manufacturers some-
where, but intelligent work is what counts most, and what is re-
quired is more brains, and then some more, if the public are not
to get tired, before we can give them something reasonable and
worth while to look at. Amicl's.
NEW THEATER FOR SAVANNAH, GA.
One of the finest and most up-to-date picture theaters in
the South is the Arcadia Theater, owned and operated by the
Savannah Picture Plays Company, of Savannah. It shows
the latest pictures and gives good vaudeville acts. The seat-
ing capacity of this house is 750, and the cost of construc-
tion is estimated at $40,000. It opened for business on Octo-
ber 3rd, and has been enjoying capacity shows since that
date. A six-piece orchestra is employed and the admission
price is ten cents.
STARLAND THEATER, MONTREAL, CAN.
One of the foremost picture theaters in Montreal. Can., is
the Starland, owned by Demetre & Demetelin. The accom-
panying engraving shows the house dressed for the Corona-
tion of King George V. The orchestra and members of the
staff are also in evidence. The Starland has a seating capacity
of 750; only first-run pictures are shown and the decora-
tions are very pleasing. The orchestra is under the direction
of Prof. A. Rosenburg. The house is under the management
of W. H. Tolbutt.
View of Starland Theater, Montreal, Canada.
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C. B. KLEINE RETIRES.
It is iii>t without ti.clmK> of regret thut \\c clironiclc the
retircnuni from active Imsinc-ss life of Mr. Charles B Kleine.
With his withdrawal from the moving; piitiirc field there
pa.sses oiu- of its leadiiiv; iinlits In ;i <|Uiei way. Mr. KK-ine
has done more to ad\aiice the stereoptii'oti and motion pic-
ture business in .America than the majority of people realize.
He is the past-master in the science of optics.
Mr. Kleine was born in Dresden, (iermany, in l8j8, which
brings his ajje tr» 73 ^-cars at the present time. He came to
this country with his jiarents at the age of thirteen and
attended the New ^'ork public schools for two years. He
was then apprenticed to the ohl firm of Heiijamin Pike's Sons.
That firm in its day was considered the leading concern in
the maiuilacture of optical ^oods in .\merica. There are few
perhaps who remember this (dd and famous concern. With
that firm Mr Kleine learned his trade thoroughly and in
every branch. He differs from present day artisans, who,
under modern condituuis, learn only a part of a trade. But
in those ilays an ap[)renticc boy learned everything about
his trade and he ha<l to learn it from the bfittom to the top.
.■\fter five years of apprenticeship Mr Kleine worked as
a journeyman in the m;inufactiire of optical goods until 1865
Mr. Charles B. Kleine.
when he started in business for himself under his own name.
This venture was the making of microscopes, in which he
was a very slcillful workman, making instruments especially
for many of the best biologists of that day.
It was shortly after the Civil War that the old-fashioned
oil lamp stereopticon became more or less popular and he
found himself dabbling in stereopticon work as a side issue.
It remained a side issue until he thought of adapting the
calcium light to the oil lamp stereopticon, or what is better
known, perhaps, as the "magic lantern." By this process
Mr. Kleine revcilutionized stereopticon work and opened a
great field for lecture work, which has been popular ever
since, and elevated it from a home-talent affair into a genuine
profession. With the success of the calcium stereopticon,
the making of microscopes became the side issue and stere-
opticon work became the principal part of his business, and
it has remained so from that time until now.
With the advent of moving pictures a still wider scope
of operation opened to this thorough-going optician and he
was one of the first to work out the various problems in
optics as applied to present-day film projection. Projection
work in moviuM pictures was in a very crude and unprofes-
sional form until Mr. Kleine came forth with the combina-
tion dissolving stereopticon, as ap|)lied to the moviuK picture
machine. I'Vom that time on, projection work has risen to
a much higher plane.
Mr Kleine is the last of the old school of optical experts
who knew the business from every angle. In his time he
Ijas made spectacles, microscopes, telescopes, lenses, ther-
mometers, surveying instrunjcnts, moving picture macliines
and various other devices for which a thorough knowledge
of optics is required.
The old saying in the Bible about "three-score-and-ten"
has done more hartn in the world than it ever did good.
Through having that phrase ilinned into their ears all their
lives, thousands of men at seventy have stoppe«l work and
considered it their duty to lie <k>wn an<l die. But with his
retirement Mr. Kleine assures us that he is just bcf^inning
to live. He has been a very busy man throughout Ins long
and useful life and has never taken time Ut enjoy the idle
pleasures of the world. But from this time on he intends to
take things easy, going where he likes and doing what suits
his fancy. He is known everywhere that optics arc spoken
of and has so many friends th.it he will live to be well over
fme hundred years if he should pay a visit to each one.
The Moving Picture World, while it regrets to sec him
leave the field, is pleased to have this opportunity to accord
him his well-deserved meed of praise with its sincerest best
wishes for long life, health and happiness. Mr. Kleine's
intentions arc to travel through the West, spend the Winter
in California and then take a trip abroad. The business will
be owned and conducted by his son, Oscar B. Kleine, who
will keep up the example set by his father — "a square deal
to all." The firm has always been known as C. B.
Kleine and as long as it exists the name of C. B. Kleine will
never be taken from the door.
PEACE OR WAR— THE CINEMATOGRAPH AN
IMPORTANT FACTOR.
In these days of a world-wide agitation for peace, when one
thought is dominating the empires of the earth, and one aim
and ambition filling the minds of the leading statesmen of
every country, it certainly seems strange to raise the ques-
tion as to the relationship of the cinematograph to the
important problem of universal peace.
The aeroplane has made its powers felt to the extent of
causing new departments in every war office, and new ques-
tions of attack and defense to be studied by the strategists
of the world. Increasing the uses and power of the aero-
plane, the cinematograph has magnified the opportunities of
aerial scouting to the extent of the difference between the
casual sight and the perfect and largely explanatory picture.
In warfare, therefore, the cinematograph has now to be
considered and reckoned with. Germany and Russia are
known to be experimenting with the instrument for
the purpose of proving its efficiency in the multitudinous
uses to which everyone knows it is adaptable. .According to
the arguments now accepted as wise, that greater efficiency
and preparedness for war has a deterrent effect, and there-
fore peace is more certainly promoted; it must readily appear
that the cinematograph is going to prove an acceptable agent
in the cause of peace. If its great aid is going to increase
those factors which tell most in the effectual warfare of the
future and the influence it thus negatively exercises is making
war less desirable, how- much greater the influence it posi-
tively exercises by presenting it powers as sufficient to be
feared, making peace more and more desirable.
It becomes a pleasant duty, therefore, to place on record
the fact that the moving picture power is a world-leading
agency in the cause of universal peace.
Education and culture inean refinement and peace; this is
one of the everyday and everywhere missions of the moving
picture; from city to hamlet these influences are felt and
acknowledged. That in like manner, but in a larger degree,
the nations of the world are experiencing and testifying to
these same progressive principles, is indeed an honor and a
virtue.
ALBUQUERQUE'S NEW CRYSTAL THEATER.
The New Crystal Theater of .Albuquerque. N. M., owned
by Joseph Barnett, is said to be one of the finest picture and
vaudeville theaters in the Southwest. The building was
originally a two-story business block, the second floor was
torn out and a balcony built in, giving a large and commodi-
ous auditorium seating i.ooo persons. The operating room
is equipped with a 191 1 Motiograph, Hallbcrg's economizer
and a Mercury Arc Rectifier. Licensed pictures and the best
vaudeville that can be secured compose the program.
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ANOTHER "TAFT" PICTURE.
Essanay Company "Films" the President at the Ground-
Breaking Ceremonies of Panama Exposition
at San Francisco.
TliL" Essanay cameras ha\e contributed an excellent topical
subject, soon to be released, showing Taft in San Francisco
breaking ground for the Panama Exposition to be held in
the Western metropolis in 1915. Excellent views of our
chief executive will be shown.
The film will also include views of San Francisco, before
and after the earthquake, and of the new San Francisco of
today. Prominent state and National officials who partici-
pated in the ground breaking are also shown.
This is the second big Taft picture which the Essanay
have to their credit. Two years ago they issued "Taft in
Chicago and at the Ball Game," a novelty which has been
recently revived and shown in numerous of the cities Taft
has visited in his recent tour.
The release date of the new Taft film has not yet been
decided upon, but it is to have an early booking. A review
of the film will appear in the next issue of the Moving
Picture World.
MISS DOROTHY DAVENPORT.
The above is a perfect likeness of Miss Dorothy Daven-
port, who, despite her youth, is already well known through-
out the moving picture world. She bids fair to outrival her
famous aunt, the celebrated Fanny Davenport. Miss Daven-
port is now leading lady with one of the Nestor companies.
Her work needs no recommendation, as it has won her thou-
sands of friends among moving picture audiences through-
out the world. She has played leading parts with the Reli-
ance Company, and her splendid work has given charm to
each and every picture in which she has appeared. We are
glad to see that the Nestor people are sparing neither money
nor pains to give the exhibitor the best pictures that can be
produced. Mr. Horsley has left for Los .Angeles to select
sites for the Nestor companies for their winter's work.
Dr. J. B. McFetrich, president of the board of education of
Chicago, stated when interviewed that no invention of the
age can be used to greater advantage than motion pictures in
general educational work.
AMONG THE CHICAGO SHOWS.
The Banner Theater, at Milwaukee Avenue and Robey
Street, is a good example of the house of large seating ca-
pacity, which has been successful with a program of straight
pictures. It seats 800, yet it is a common thing to see people
in a double line for half a block or more from its doors.
The sign over the door, "We don't cheat the people," indi-
cates the policy of the house, and the show within is ex-
cellent. The program consists of three reels of licensed
iilm, with a spot song or solo to fill in the intermission to
change films. Projection is excellent, the pictures being
very steady and well lighted for their size, about 18 feet,
considering that alternating current is used. There is a
slight rock, due to the vibration of the machine; a motio-
graph is used, and it seems that the bearing surface of the
top of the "Gibraltar pedestal" is not large enough to hold
the base board of the machine quite steady. Otherwise the
picture on the curtain is very pleasing. The effects in this
house are very well handled indeed, and the drummer some-
what surprised me in one scene in the Selig, "The Rival
Stage Lines," by actually giving the clink of the harness
while it was changed at the relay. This is good work, and
shows study; the other effects were above the average, too.
Manager E. F. Clipson showed the "Two Orphans" re-
cently, and despite the large seating capacity of the Ban-
ner, nearly 1,500 people were turned away. The show closed
at 11:30 p. m. that evening. The success of the Banner
only indicates that it delivers the goods in the essentials and
details of good moving picture house management; good
films, well projected, accompanied by appropriate music
and correct sound effects, and supplemented by high-class
songs and music.
The Willard Theater.
The Willard Theater, at 51st Street and Calumet Avenue,
celebrated its anniversary last week. This is one of the
high-class vaudeville houses of the type now becoming
popular, giving two shows an evening of good vaudeville
and motion pictures, at an admission price of ten and twenty
cents. The vaudeville on the evening I was there seemed
to me to be of unusually high quality, and every act got an
encore. One of them, a musical novelty, used a motion
picture with telling effect. The film was one of Pathe's
hand colored fireworks pictures, "Cascades of Fire," and
when thrown on the instrument produced a very pretty
effect indeed. The motion picture offered at the end of the
show was a Pathe comedy, and was very well projected.
I noticed that a Sunlight screen had been placed in front
of the old white curtain, being flied like the others, only,
of course, being handled more slowly and carefully on
account of its weight. After the show I went up to the
operating room and got acquainted with the operator,
Charles W. Ryder, whom I found to be a very fine fellow.
He showed me his Kinodrome machine, which though not
bulky or very heavy looking, is very substantial and capable
of putting up a very good performance, and its lamp, with
its provision for moving the upper carbon about the lower —
a necessity with alternating current — and incidentally as
nicely formed a crater as I have seen with alternating cur-
rent, 60 amperes through a transformer being used.
The Paragon Theater.
The Paragon Theater, just off 51st Street on Prairie
Avenue, has a good picture, but I would suggest to the
manager that he light up his house a little. To one coming
in from the well-lighted streets outside it is impossible to
to distinguish empty seats from occupied ones, and it isn't
pleasant to have one's toes trampled upon by incomers
taking a seat near one. The house could be lighted effect-
ively without injuring the picture, and in a refined neigh-
borhood such as this the light house is a point in any
theater's favor.
The Forum Theater.
The Forum Theater, on East 55th Street, near Washington
Park, is a popular house, as Manager Gelder has found it
necessary to post in the lobby a sign reading "Hold your
own ticket. Do not crowd." This last seems to be super-
fluous advice, as the show inside is of such good quality
that they crowd anyway. I saw an Edison here, "Xo Cook-
ing Allowed," an excellent home-like little subiect that
brought smiles to the faces of everybody, especially at its
ending, which is not at all weak. It's the same old story
here, too. where there is a successful house — good films
and excellent projection.
.\ racehorse named Moving Picture was entered at the
Westchester (N. Y.) County Fair. We are not speculative,
but we might have laid a fiver by way of moral support had
we known of it.
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Edited by F. H. RICHAKDSOiN.
Interesting Letter. — Mr. Chas. Storch, owner and manager
Casino Theater, Kciniblic, Wash., writes: 'Have enjoyed
the Department so much since 1 liave been in the business
as my own manager and operator. Thini< it's about time I
let loose what I have learned smce relinquishing the occupa-
tion of prospector for gold for that of the prospector for
nickels and dinu-s, and good projection. Bought the the-
ater here in I'ebruary, lyio. Since then have purchased the
building, put in 300 best opera chairs, tungsten lights inside
and out, transformers, fans and three rheostats for emergency,
hooked up so ihcy may be used singly or all together.
Changed wiring from X<>. 10 to No. 2 and 6, making my own
connections. Drilled holes in my carbon arms and swagged
in No. J wires, having them cxten<l i>ut>ide the lamphouse.
Haven't liad a lamp lead burn off in nine months. Go over
all connections with emery paper three times a week, thus
keeping them bright anti in good electrical condition. Put
an attachment on machine gate to eliminate all up and down
movement on screen. Am now working on scheme to elimi-
nate side motion as well. Am confident of success. Have
asked no questions of any one, but many a night have stayed
hours after the show was over studying things, when
something Iruned up which I did not understand. I never
let up until I had discovered where the trouble lay and
applied a remedy. Have read much about condenser break-
age trouble. Have no such thing here. My back condenser
looks like a peppcr-bo.x lid, but 1 get good light. Therefore
it remains. Tried a new one, of which I keep six on hand
for emergency, but the old one gave better results; so put
it back. I rack lamp clear, back, cut in all the resistance
of the three rheo.<tats and let the arc simmer for nearly an
hour before starting the first show. Have never broken a
lens. Can do as above and then cut all three 30 ampere
rheostats in multiple, on fourth contact, and never a crack
in a lens. This procedure has solved the problem for me —
before I even knew there was a condenser breakage prob-
lem. It may help some one else. I set my carbons by meas-
urement and have the arc before me all the time, without
any attachment on lamphouse to project or reflect it. Won-
der how many operators have' caught on to this simple
thing?"
Probably you have merely punched a very small hole
somewhere in the condenser casing or wall of lamphouse,
or bent a condenser mount vent hole to let light through;
all old. well known things. I have read your letter with
much interest. It very evidently comes from a hustler — a
live wire. I cannot allow you to get us mixed up on that
"inversion" matter just now. It has been thrashed over in
the department pretty thoroughly and we are too hard up
for space just now to take it up again. Later — maybe. Your
scheme for warming up the lens solves one end of the prob-
lem. However, it does not help the man who is compelled
to jerk open the door of his lamphouse and adjust carbons
almost the instant the arc is cut off, having but one to one
and a half minutes to change reels, put in new carbons,
etc., between shows, using one machine. .Also very few are
•equipped with three rheostats hooked up to use either in
series or multiple. .Mso your scheme would use up too much
current when operating on meter service. Probably you pay
flat rate. We would very much like to have description of
the device for climimting up and down motion. If you can
overcome the effect of bad perforation you certainly are
going some. But you will have to show me, brother Stroch.
But, nevertheless, your letter is of much interest and you
have certainly installed a very excellent equipment. If you
use No. 2 solid lamp leads I take it you have whole back
of lamphouse out. That "pepper-box" lens absorbs a lot of
light. That means more current to get result: hence loss.
All Too Common Occurrence. — Mr. J. T. May, Canadian.
Tex., writes, saying that the U. S. Amusement Coinpany.
a film exchange of .\marillo, Tex., agreed to furnish 18
reels per week to his house, none of which should average
over 30 days and none be commercial. Says he has had
three reels 40 to 60 days old and rest in bad shape — junk.
Price, $30. Refused to pay. claiming that service was not as
agreed. Exchange threatens suit and to warn other ex-
changes to "look out for" Mr. May.
This opens up a question which needs airing very badly.
The whole trouble lies in the fact that business methods are
not followed in buying and selling service. I was at one
time manager of an exchange in Memphis, Tenn., doing a
weekly business in excess of $1,500. You say that it was
agreed that 18 reels average 30 days and none be "commer-
cial." That "averaging" leaves much room for argument.
For instance: If they furnished you reels for three week*
all much older than 30 days and then for three weeks kept
away under the 30 the average would be there. As to the
"commercial" — well, will some one kindly tell me what the
term means anyhow? .\s a matter of fact it is a joke.
Probably no two men would define it exactly alike. Friend
May, you should have known that no exchange could pos-
sibly furnish you 18 reels per week of decent stock for
thirty dollars. The thing cannot be done. The exchange
probably did as too many exchanges do, made a loose,
largely meaningless verbal agreement and handed you the
bundle of junk the price calls for. That is the way it looks.
They can most likely collect their bill, as you can't prove
they would not have "averaged" on the 18 reels, and
"commercial" is a term that means nothing at all. If ex-
hibitors buy service thus loosely they must expect to get
stung. The only proper way is to have a written agreement,
that so many of the reels shall not exceed so many days
from date of release and so on until the whole service is
covered. Have this in writing, with clause reading that reels
not conforming to agreement, unless sent by consent of the
exhibitor in writing, shall be paid for at half rate, or not at
all. Probably exchanges would kick like a steer at *uch an
agreement, maybe refusing to make it. However, some
such business-like arrangement is sadly needed, as I have
long since pointed out. You will find this matter fully set
forth on page 165 of the Handbook. According to my own
experiences there is a considerable amount of truth in the
.•\marillo exchange's statement that exchanges need look
for no gratitude from exhibitors. Let an exchange treat a
customer fairly, and more than fairly, keeping every promise
and the very first time the agent of an opposition exchange
comes along promising (promises in the film business are
made to be broken) a little more or a little less price, and
Mr. Exhibitor, forgetting the square treatment he has had.
can't get to the telegraph office quick enough to order the
service stopped. Probably the new outfit stings him good
and plenty. He then complains, of course, but he really got
just what was coming to him. My advice is, Canadian, pay
the bill and buy service along sane, businesslike lines here-
after. Glad to have that shutter pattern.
Excellent. — Washington. D. C. writes, paying his compli-
ments to the "Chicago Chump." in pretty hot lines. He says:
"The average beginner or low class operator imagines there
is really no knowledge required to run a moving picture
machine. Just turn the crank — that's all — and wait for the
pay envelope. That is where the trouble lies. The fact is it
requires much knowledge to even turn the crank properly.
I am fiirwarding you under separate cover a few photographs
of the leading moving picture theater in Washington. I
have seen photographs of operating rooms in your columns,
but I have yet to see one equal to ours. The room is 28 feet
long. 8 feet wide and 0 feet high. We have two No. 6 Powers
machines, a Fort Wayne motor-generator set and an elec-
tric re-winder. The proprietors, Messrs. Miller Brothers,
have not overlooked the smallest detail to make the work
pleasant for the operators, even supplying a washstand with
running water and a cabinet, with clean towels every day.
You can readily see why I am proud of my operating room.
The machines we have I consider the best in existence. As
for the motor generator, it is a blessing to the operator
who knows how to take care of it. Not only that, but it
saves two-thirds on the electric light bill and gives a clear
steady light. It consumes about 12 amperes. 220 volts at
the inotor side, and generates 35 to 40 amperes, 50 volts.
D. C. Both machines are in alternate operation and by that
we do away with the annoying intermission. The house
opens at io:.^o \. M. and employs three operators. The
writer, seen in one of the photographs, is chief operator,
ably assisted by Mr. Wm. Chaney and Mr. Thomas F. Bruce.
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The attendants are attired in full dre^s suits, and a ladies'
maid is also employed. But above all, I wish to mention that
we enjoy the best patronage in the District of Columbia
with both afternoons and evenings played to capacity. The
house is the most beautiful in the city and every courtesy
is extended to the patrons. Good, sound intelligent business
principles have been applied to the Leader Theater by Messrs.
Miller Brothers, who have made the Leader Theater the
leader not only in name, but in reality. I will write you at
a later date about the city in general and especially will
mention the motor generator or compensor, since you have
had several disputes on this subject. I can at any time burn
an arc without any resistance if I desire."
Your room certainly looks good, Washington. That vent-
pipe evidently isn't a little dinky ten-inch imitation. The
wash bowl will give most operators heart failure. I'll have
to call you down on one thing, though. That wall shutter
seems to be tied up. Those shutters ought to be held by
a line passing directly over the aperture and not more than
one foot from it. Otherwise no criticism. Glad to have the
article mentioned, at your convenience.
Motor Drive. — Our old friend. Homer, III, writes, saying
he noticed request for description of methods of attaching
motors for driving machines and that apparently very few
responded. Says he recently installed a Kimble variable
speed motor and that it works splendidly. He is able to
govern speed as well as though running by hand. Has had
very busy season, but "always took time to read the Moving
Picture World, advertisements and all, and that was how-
he came to buy a Kimble motor. Sometimes the Publicity
Man does tell the truth and he thinks this is one of the
times." He further says he has successfully attached out-
side shutter to Edison machine, the shutter moving and the
lens remaining stationary. It works well.
Glad to hear from you. Homer. I apologize about the
shutter. I've been liberally snowed under with motor drives.
I'm seeing them in my dreams. Have already given space
to some that seemed best. That dollar will be applied as
you request. Had forgotten all about it.
Film Bubbles. — East Bakcrsfield, Cal., writes, saying
he has received much benefit from the Department. He
has had trouble, of late, with his Edison Type B. The film
usually runs through O K. but sometimes it will buckle
under the lower sprocket roller and run off to one side.
Can't find anything wrong with machine and sprockets seem
to be in line. .Another operator in same citj- has same
trouble. They believe it is the fault of the film.
You would have done well to have told me something of
the condition of the films you use. Perhaps it is junk and
full of bad patches, broken sprocket holes, etc. However,
see to it that your lower idler bracket is held firmly in place
by its spring and that your takeup is not pulling too liard.
For the rest would suggest that the films be carefully looked
over and all bad patches re-cemented or cut out. True
that takes time and labor, but it pays in the end.
Double Drive. — The Kimble Electric Company writes de-
scribing a motor connection built by them for a theater in
Sharon. Pa., designed to drive two machines with one motor.
The manager of the theater in which it was installed. Mr.
Wesley Edwards, speaks enthusiastically of the device, and
of the motor also. Briefly the plant consists of the following:
One 1/16 h. p. Kimble, variable speed A C no V motor
mounted on a base, on which is also mounted a double
countershaft, each alike, but running independently of each
other. Si.x inch grooved pulleys, supplied with the outfit,
are mounted on crank shaft of the machines. The counter-
shafts carry two 15 inch crown face pulleys in e.xact align-
ment, running side by side and close together. On each
of the countershafts is also a 2-inch pulley. The motor
has a wide faced, flat pulley. From this pulley a belt runs
to the crown pulley of one of the countershafts and from
the two inch countershaft pulleys (grooved) a round belt
runs to machine pulley. To change from one machine to
the other it is not necessary to touch the motor. By a lever
the belt is shifted from one crown faced pulley to the other.
The variable speed motor allows perfect regulation of
speed to fit the action of the film. Mr. Edwards says the
outfit works perfectly.
We are obliged to Mr. Edwards and the Kimble people for
the description of the plant. It will no doubt be of great
value to those having two machines and wishing to run
both with motor power.
More Motor, — Mr. E. M. Hammond, Porterville, Cal.,
writes: "Am using Powers Five, A C no V., 60 cycle. Eigh-
teen ft. picture at 64 feet. Have a Kimble % h. p. motor.
Its installation was my first step towards artistic projection,
as the variable speed lever gives me entire control and cat:
tone speed to fit any scene to perfection. It leaves both
hands free too, which is some item, let me tell you. At-
tached photo is self-explanatory as to method of attaching
motor. There is nothing like a Kimble, to my way of think-
ing. Have used the motor eight months and haven't touched
it with any tool except the oil can. I hope this will benefit
someone, as I have been benefitted through the Department.
Think the Handbook is great, especially on carbon setting."
The arrangement shown in photo is excellent. But what
is it you have on machine crank shaft? Your machine table
looks good and solid. The slide rack is fine.
Advertising. — New York City asks if it would not be a
payinix proposition to travel, giving open air exhibitions of
motion picture-, interspersed with advertising slides; the
advertising to produce the revenue:
1 would strongly advise New York City to acquire a
healthy bankroll before he starts on that particular stunt.
He'll probably need it before he gets back. It is one of
those things which look alluring to the uninitiated. Those
who have "ridden the goat" wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot
pole. In the first place New York would very soon discover
that merchants wouldn't be sending him telegrams to save
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space for their aJs. In fact lie wmild probably need a
crowbar to pry the ads away. Then, too, he would find ttiat
where he, beinjj inexperienced (he wouldn't have a>ked the
question if he was experienced) figures one dollar expense
it would really take nearer five. The local paper\ would
knock you. The local showman would inspire the local
authorities to make thinjis unpleasant f"r you in the way of
licen>e holdups, etc. Had weather would smite you. Brcak-
down^ and delays would conspire to make life miserable for
you. Uailway.i would I<>m- your stutT ami break what they
couldn't manane to lose. Verily, your joys woub! consist
mainly of .mticipating the day of your return, a chastened,
sadiler and wiser man — oh yes, and a poorer one too. Better
buck the ponies. New York, and go broke decently and in
order
Valuable Idea. — Recently Mr. Armstrong, chairman Ontario
Board <'i Censors, consulted the editor as to some better
scheme for atVixing the Board's seal of approval to films. His
idea wa> a perforator to cut the stamp into five feet of film.
After talking the matter over I took him to Mr. Nicholas
Power, who considered the matter and evolved the following
scheme:
The idea is to make an artistic drawing like the shaded por-
tion of the slide; this to be permanent. The title portion and
date is cut out of the drawing. The date and title is then
printed on a separate card and the whole photographed. As
many slides are then made as will be necessary for that film,
one slide to go with each film sent out by the exchange.
Slide must be exhibited on the screen before showing the
film. With the slide goes a printed license card, on which is
name of film and serial number. This seems a cheap, effective
method. Counterfeiting it would be punishable by law. The
license cards could be exhibited in the ticket office windows,
informing the patron of the bill for the day.
Unsigned Letters. — From .\tlanta. Ga.. have come unsigned
letters. I have repeatedly notified correspondents that letters,
to receive consideration, must be signecL Names need not be
published, but we must know who the writer is. Probably
this writer thinks I am aware of his identity. Maybe I
ought to know, but I don't.
Union Wanted. — Live Oak. Fla.. wants to know if there
is any operators' union in Florida. If not what is nearest
one. There is an L A. T. S. E. local in Pensacola. Henry
Blake, on N. 8th Avenue. Secretary. Write Ralph J. Bailey.
P. O. box 759. New Orleans. La., Sec. Operators' Union
No. I. Pri bably he can furnish desired information.
Motor Generator. — Cripple Creek. Colo., writes: "I have
been reading the Moving Picture World for several years
and think it is just the paper that all the operators should
have. We have installed, in the Majestic Theater where I am
employed, a motor generator set. The generator gives us
115 volts and seventy-two amperes. You know that our
friend Mr. Gundy, of Leadville. said that he ran his arc
without a resistance. I uphold his statement for the reason
that I have run my machine without resistance since the in-
stallment of the plant. This is my method: The dynamo is
a compound wound. By shunting two of the fields I can
control the amount of amperage by my field rheostat on my
switchboard. H this letter does not explain fully my method.
I can make a drawing and send you the same upon request.
''I wish to say that before this set was installed, we were
using thirty cycle, no volts, and about forty-five amperes
and had a fair picture. Our competitors installed D. C. cur-
rent and this compelled us to do the same. Oi course, it
is needless to say that the picture was made a» briKht as it
could be with the machine and shutter that I u»c. The latter
I con>tructcd myself. I am sure that thr picture shown in
this house stands second to no other n in the state
of Colorado. 1 have one of your h - which I re-
ceived from the Bio Carbon Company 1 uii a member of
the I. .A of T S. E. Local No. 52, and also a member of
L B, E. W. Local No. 70."
Glad to know yuu excel in projection. Will be pleased
to have sketch mentioned. Aren't you in error in saying
your generator is a 115 V. machine? H it is I would cer-
tainly like to know just how you reduce voltage to 50 at
the arc
No Trouble.— Mr. U.S. Klink, Canton, Ohio, writes: "Note
operators having trouble with loop-losing, Edison machine.
Have also noticed each one has different remedy. Have
run Edison machines past seven years and have no trouble
at all. Only thing I do is look over my films carefully be-
fore using. (Very imnortant precaution indeed. Neighbor
Klink — Ed.). Have worked for one man six years. He
doesn't stand for any unnecessary stops. Referring to letter
from Lima. Ohio. Oct. 14 issue: I don't feelievc tumbling
shaft shutter connection is good. A little wear will produce
lots of lost motion. Moreover when such a connection is
used the shutter must slide in and out as framing carriage
moves. .When carriage is central, shutter must be about
ij< inches from lens. Results won't be very good. You
say shutter won't work if it frame> up and down in relation
to lens. I think you must be wrong in this."
I did not take into account the increased speed as the
shutter drops— that is to say. while the light ray is cut at
wider part of blade when shutter is clear down it really
amounts to the same blade width in practical effect, since
nearer the periphery of the blade speed is greater. There-
fore, while I would not say positively without studying the
matter, which I lack time to do now. the effect is the same
regardless of position of shutter.
Various Things. — Chicago. 111., writes: "Have received
much benefit from the department. Hand you herewith
sketch of tilting attachment I have made for my lamp.
Would like your opinion of same. Have used various lamps
with arrangement for tilting carbon, but none of them are
practical. Is a lamp made with really practical device for
tilting top carbon? Could I have a blacksmith make such
an attachment? I set carbons with bottom one angled out
somewhat from line of rackbars and top one to match. Get
pure, white light and no ghost. Candle power is not quite
so great as when I angle them more, but this set gives excel-
lent results. The chorus slide of almost every set of song
slides we get is cracked. Here is how I have stopped
cracking chorus slides from heat: I anneal a cover glass in
the regular way and drop it in between the slide and arc
With the annealed glass in place I can leave a chorus slide
in long enough to sing it four or five times without fear of
its cracking. I also use an annealed glass between con-
densers and arc. It not only protects them to some extent
from breakage but also from being pitted by hot particles of
carbon. I find that when I turn my lens-tube the picture
moves on the screen quite a distance, but remains in focus
at all points. Is a Bell & Howell transformer as good as
other makes? The transformer docs not get hot. but the
carbons make lots of noise. Recently one of the operators
who hang around the exchanges here said to me (had just
been fired"). "Well. I fixed 'em when I quit. I put water in
the oil. greased the condensers and reversed the lenses.'
What ought to be done with such poor simple-minded dubs?
If ever you visit Chicago, don't fail to come and see me."
Within a few week* the Powers Company will put out a
new lamp with an attachment for tilting the top carbon,
which is entirely practical. Y'ou could have a blacksmith
make such an attachment, certainly. It might not work very
well, however. The adjustment is one I have repeatedly
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called attention to — to its importance, I mean — in the de-
partment. It is absolutely necessary to the best results with
A. t.'. and a great convenience with D. C, provided it be made
so that it is really practical. Your carbon set is all right,
though I personally prefer same set for A. C. and D. C.
You speak as though annealing glass were easy. Please tell
us how you do it. As I understand it, glass must be heated
redhot and the temperature be gradually dropped to coldness
through a period covering seveial days to anneal it. By what
process do you accomplish the result? Such "poor, simple-
minded dubs" should be kicked out of the business. Move-
ment of picture as you revolve lens is due to center of front
and back combination not being in same relation to tube.
Cheap lenses arc often that way. The Kosniic ( B. & H.)
transformer is an excellent device, though my own experience
is that it does create considerable carbon vibration.
Pictures. — Longe Beach, Calif., sends in some interesting
pictures of his arc. He also sends one of theater front, but
has printed it backward, therefore we cannot publish it.
Calls attention to article in The Player, official organ of
White Rats of A. Comments on that publication, giving
M. P. matters some space and then, at every opportunity
handing moving pictures a "bunch."
Well, my dear boy, what do you expect from an actor's
paper? The Player is not the only theatrical publication
forced to take cognizance of motion picture affairs and to
pretend to cater to them. The "catering" is usually done
with a carefully concealed bludgeon ready for use at every
opportunity. The theatrical publications love motion pic-
tures, and . everything connected therewith just like his
Satanic Majesty is supposed to love Holy Water. However,
I note that your own theater gives the pictures a worse
knock than does the player. All vaudeville acts are set
forth in detail, but the pictures are simply referred to as
"G, Pantagescope;" ABC, etc., being vaudeville stunts.
By inference, the name of the house being Pantage's The-
ater, we form the idea that "Pantagescope" translated means
motion picture machine and that a film, or films are run
under section G.
Light Trouble. — Schaghticnke, N. Y., says he has a dark
ghost or streak, diagonally in center of his 12 ft. picture.
Uses no v., 40 cycle current, through rheostat. Does not
give amperage. Has tried moving lamphouse and moving
lamp in lamphouse. Light seems yellowish. Had lot of
trouble with picture jumping. Remedied it by use of in-
formation received through the Department. Still has a
trouble he cannot account for. Picture will get out of
focus for a few seconds and then come all right again.
Has an Edison two-pin machine.
The fact that you have 40 cycle current makes good light
."^omewhat difficult to obtain. I believe that in all probability
the greater part of your trouble, so far as light is concerned,
arises from too little amperage. But you have not told me
what your rheostat delivers, therefore I can only guess at it.
Try one 6V2 and one "jYz condensing lens. If not satisfac-
tory, try two "/Yz lenses. With 40 cycle current I believe
you ought to use at least fifty amperes on a 12 foot picture.
As to the out and in focus effect, it is caused by the film
buckling as it passes over the aperture. The most prolific
cause of this is worn aperture plate tracks. Loose tension
springs shifting from side to side will also cause it. Very
dry film will often buckle in spite of all one can do, even
though springs and tracks be perfect. The film must be
and remain perfectly flat as it passes over aperture. Tf it
buckles (bulges in or out) its distance from the lens is al-
tered in its center. As much, or little, as 1/64 of an inch
variation of distance of film from lens will ruin the focus.
That two-pin mechanism is out of date. Too much flicker
and too much loss of light.
Is Patented. — Mr. S. Jacobson, of the Tacobson Arc Con-
troller Company, St. Louis, Mo., calls our attention to the
fact that the arc projector described and illustrated on p. 127,
Oct. 14 issue, is covered by basic patents owned by that com-
pany. The projector will be marketed within a couple of
weeks. We are obliged to Mr. Jacobson for calling our
attention to the matter.
Transparent Screen. — Philmont, N. Y., asks if it is possible
to project through the screen, and, if so. what kind of screen
is best.
Yes, Philmont, it can be and is done. You can use a thin
lawn, stretched tight, sized and coated with white shellac.
The Mirror screen manufacturers make a screen for this kind
of work, but it is glass and somewhat expensive. It gives
high-class results, however. Would be glad to hear from
those who have information of value on this subject.
Rectifier. — Trinidad, Colo., writes, asking information con-
cerning Mercury Arc Rectifier. Says he has just installed
one and it works fine. Wants to know how long the bulb
will last and if it will stand the cold if placed outside.
VVc refer you to p. 206. Oct. 21 issue. The bulbs last vary-
ing lengths of time. Know of them running more than a
year. 1 would not like to chance cold winds blowing directly
on the rectifier, but it could be inclosed in a glass case. I've
spent some pleasant days in your city. Used to go there
quite frequently.
Problem. — Norfolk suggests that the matter of operating
without rheostat in series with arc be put up to operators in
general, allowing them to study the matter and figure out
just how it is done. The problem is: .\ claims it is possible
to produce an arc suitable for projection purposes, which
may be regulated so as to use anywhere from 25 to 75 am-
peres at the arc, arc voltage (D C.) 45 to 50, without rheostat
in circuit between generator and arc lamp. Let us hear your
explanation of just how this may be accomplished.
KLIEGL BROTHERS' NEW HOME.
Kliegl Brothers, the well-known manufacturers of "every-
thing electrical" for the theatrical stage and moving picture
studio, having outgrown their old quarters at 1393 Broadway,
have leased the entire building numbered 238-240 West Fif-
tieth Street, in which they have in'-talled apparatus and ac-
commodations to further perfect their "flood light" system
for moving picture studios.
The Kliegl Flood Light System is now being used m sev-
eral of the largest moving picture studios throughout the
country, and is endorsed by the most critical stage managers
and directors as being the best light for this class of work.
HALLBERG'S CATALOGUE OUT.
The Moving Picture World is in receipt of a copy of Hall-
berg's catalogue; it consists of 96 pages and cover, filled to
the very last page with the kind of information the exhibitor
wants to have. Aside from being a typographical work of
art, it is the most comprehensive picture trade catalogue
that has been published by anyone up to this writing. About
every known device of value suited to the requirements of
the exhibitor is listed between its covers. Mr. Hallberg asks
25 cents for this work of art and it is worth the money.
AMUSEMENT COMPANY REORGANIZED.
A concern in Portland, Ore., formerly known as the
Brooklyn .Amusement Company, has been reorganized and
is now incorporated under the title of Northwest Amuse-
ment Company, with a capital of $25,000. The oflScers of
the new company are W. S. Wessling. president; B. J. Sperry,
vice-president, and H. W. Turrell, secretary and treasurer.
A number of new houses under construction will be added
to the Northwest Company's circuit.
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V/rite us for instructions, if interested
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See advertisement on page 346.
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The Song and the Singer
By CLARENCE E. SINN
WWV.y, A. publisher concentrates his efforts upon one
particular song it is because he believes that par-
ticular number contains the element* that go to
make a hit. He doesn't, fc-a general rule, form this opinion
in any haphazard fashion either; the mu.->ic publishing busi-
ness is in the hands of shrewd bu.>iness men who apply the
same principles to this they would to any other line. Time
was when the main difference between publishing songs and
shaking dice was that you could lose more money by the
former way, but in these strenuous times little is left to
"luck." Chances are balanced with a fair degree of accuracy
when it is remembered that the final issue rests in a large
measure upon the whim of a fickle public.
The promoting or ■■boo.''ting" of a popular song would
make an interesting story of itself, but not more so than
would the stories of the men behind the songs. Will Rossi-
ter, the Chicago publisher, is one of these and his song,
"I'd Love To Live In Loveland With a Girl Like You," is a
case in point. This song was introduced quietly without
Miss Ethel Barney.
fuss or boosting: just left to float along with a lot of others
to see what it could do for itself. Up to date the sales have
reached over two hundred thousand copies, which Will Ros-
siter thinks is a remarkably good showing, considering the
fact that little or nothing has been spent in promoting or
advertising the song. Now he is going to push it for fair,
and he is some pusher when he feels pushy. Frank Gage,
who has charge of the slide department, tells me that in
one week they shipped five hundred sets of slides for "I'd
Love To Live In Loveland With a Girl Like You." That
is a lot of slides in one week, if you stop to think about it.
At five dollars a set this would represent $2,500. Will Rossi-
ter says they are going to make this one of the greatest
ballad hits of the year. He says "they" are because he con-
cedes that the singer has considerable to do in the making
of a song, and he has some good ones on his staff. Here is
the roster: John Baxter (the man behind the voice); Ethel
Barney (the little girl with the boy's voice): Bess Stokes
(the girl with the voice and smile); Joe Marshall (the high
man with the low voice); Ted Ullmark (singing the songs
you like); .Xndy Mylotte (with a voice you can hear); and
Bob Daily (the happy singer).
Ted Snyder's coming hit is "One O'Clock In the Morn-
ing I Get Lonesome." He has other hits in stock, don't
forget to remember. One of them is "Mysterious Rag." I
heard Tom Hanlon and Lew Butler (both on the Ted Snyder
forces) do this song last week. Believe me, they do good
work. Clark and Bergman, at the Majestic, are a riot with
".Alexander's Band" and "Mysterious Rag." Miss Flo Jacob-
son, at the Coliseum last week, during the Congressional
meet; this week at the Crown Theater. Also smging at
the States restaurant and putting over a line of Ted Sny-
der's songs. She says that "The Mysterious Rag" promises
to be one of the biggest hits Ted Snyder has ever put over.
The business is still on the increase. The retail store is
doing enough to warrant them in devoting the entire floor
to this department alone, while the professional department
in spite of the screen piano rofims now in use is not sufficient
to meet the demands. Ted Snyder will have to put in a
couple of bay windows or something pretty soon if he
don't want to spill out all over the sidewalk.
Rocco Vocco, who is professional manager for Chas. K.
Harris in Chicago, writes: "We are not pushing any one par-
ticularly in advance of another. They are all good and all
making good, which is the supreme test. Sales are big and
the season looks very promising. As to news items these
may interest you." .And he gave me the following: Hale
(D'Reilly is at the Circle Theater singing "Don't Blame Me
For Loving You," "Don't You Mind It, Honey." and "Mis-
sissippi Splash." Phil Farnum is a tremendous hit at the
.Alcazar with "Joe. You're Good-a-For-Not" and "Mississippi
Splash." Fuller Minstrels on the Sullivan-Considine time are
Koing big with "Bless Your Lovin' Heart." The Ellis Ten
Musical Hawaiians open the big land show at Philadelphia,
starting October 9, and are using with great success "Bless
Your Lovin' Heart" and "Don't Blame Me For Loving You."
Rocco Vocco, at the Garfield Theater singing Chas. K. Har-
ris successes. Edna Shephard, at the Jefferson, and Johnnie
Keanan. at the Pastime Theater, are also using songs from
the Harris catalog. Carmen Romano ,at the Casino The-
ater, is singing "Don't Blame Me For Loving You" to big
applause every performance. Goldie Wilson is another ex-
cellent singer who is making good with Chas. K. Harris
songs. The Tivoli Quartette, now playing the Orpheum time,
are using "Bless Your Lovin' Heart" and report best results.
O. B. Stimpson, manager of the States Restaurant, is
going to be a very busy man this season. Not but what he
is usually that kind of a man, but he will probably be in
line to give a few tips on the original Bizzy Izzy before the
flowers bloom in the spring-tra-la. He has taken charge of
the "States Four" (male quartette) consisting of Sid Lach-
man. first tenor; Chas. E. Hay, second tenor; Billie Loos,
first bass and Ernie Loos, second bass. Ernie Loos is the
man with the elastic voice — was singing tenor last week
and now doing the basso end. The "States Four" are sing-
ing the Remick hits (being all on the Jerome H. Remick
staff of boosters) and are pulling off a stunt that redounds
to the credit of all concerned. They are singing at the Cort
Theater between the second and third acts every night this
week — the other attraction at this house being Thos. Ross in
".An Every Day Man." They are also engaged at the same
theater for next week at the opening of "He Fell In Love
With His Wife." This is some boost for the Remick songs.
Prideaux and Malchom are putting over "My Lovin'
Honey Man" and "Killarney. My Home O'er the Sea," both
from the catalog of Leo Feist. Prideaux (late of the team
Prideaux and Howard) says these two songs are all the
candy, and are going as well as any in the market. He
also informed me in a whisper (stage whisper) that Leo
Feist has a couple of new ones almost ready to spring on
the glad public, which are really and truly "hum-dingers."
(I don't know what a hum-dinger is, but it must be some-
thing good). Prideaux and Malchom are at the Orchard
Theater week of the 9th and the Pastime week following.
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Licensed.
"An Old Sweetheart of Mine" (Edison), October 17. — The
object of this picture is to tell a love story of a boy and girl
as memory brings back the scenes out of long ago to a mid-
dle aged man of family. Mark McDermott plays the dreamer,
and as he sits before his blazing logs he sees these pretty
dream-pictures as framed in his fireplace. The youth and
his sweetheart are shown growing up together from child-
hood. Instead of singing with slides, the man is merely
dreaming with motion picture slides. The man's wife comes
in and interrupts his dreaming. This last scene is really
much more effective than the dream pictures, fine as they
are. The audience applauded it and seemed to like it very
much.
"A Fairyland of Frost and Snow" (Gaumont), October 17.
— The camera man was out early after a heavy fall of soft
snow and caught some exquisite pictures of feathery dells,
farm houses and country ways under deep, soft white. It
makes a very pretty film.
"Done Brown" (Gaumont), October 17. — The young hus-
band's liking for the club didn't please his wife. There was
to be a masquerade ball to which he was going and the wife
put on a mask and, as an unknown fair one, she got her hus-
band so much interested that he let her blindfold his eyes
and take him home to a "cold bottle and hot bird." She led
him into his own dining room and there took off the blind.
He surely ,was done brown. This situation has been pic-
tured before. There is, however, a piquancy in the work of
the leading lady of the picture that gives it a good deal of
charm. The scenes are very well tinted. The audience was
interested and watched it closely.
"Git a Hoss" (Lubin), October 19. — An old story — "Alkali
Ike's Auto" — retold in the same way, but not so funny as the
former. There is very little that is fresh in this picture. It
is the story of a cowboy who bought a motor car, and a girl
who jilted another man to go riding with him. The other
man follows in his wagon. After the motor car has cut up
many high jinks and finally come to rest, he overtakes it and
the girl continues her outing in the wagon. I't took a weary
long while to get started, and even at its best was not very
amusing. There was one man who laughed several times,
and several who laughed once or twice. At the end, there
was a spark that made a ripple of amusement. The show
was just getting under way when this film was shown, yet
three people left while it was playing.
""The Renegade Brother" (Pathe), October 19.— A Cali-
fornian-Mexican picture. The renegade is Tony, the younger
and favorite son of the rich Don Louis. He is shown as both
weak and vicious and the father sternly casts him off; but
this transition in the picture is very abrupt. It is hard to
make such a change wholly convincing in any form of art,
and yet producers often content themselves with showing
conditions before and after the change, leaving to the spec-
tators' imagination the labor of filling the gap. This usually
makes the picture seem crude. Tony, when he is cast off,
induces the elder brother's fiancee to run away with him. He
had already been shown as subtilly working to supplant his
brother in her affections and she is an easy victim. Years
pass; the elder brother is now a priest. He encounters his
brother's wife with her little girl, recognizes her and finds
that she is in distress, for Tony has gone the downward
path to the very depths; he is a thief. Later, the older
brother protects him and, as it is shown, induces him to lead
a better life. It is well acted and interesting, but expresses
clearly no important idea, and it is not very dramatic.
"Their Tiny Babies" (Essanay), October 19. — A fantastic
picture of topsy-turvj-dom. Two little dwarfs have two
children, a boy and a girl, of about seven and five years re-
spectively. But these children are giants, bigger than the
peanut man who sells them sweets. They pick up their
parents and carry them. The audience chuckled a little at
the situation, but one feels that it should have been a
"scream." The Essanay Company's big players were a bit
too heavy in their plaj'ing to make it whoU}' funny.
'Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost" (Essanay), October
I9.—1 hi.,, on the ^ame reel with "Their Tiny Babies," is a
light burlesque and deals with a girl who had three lovers.
Ihe accepted one, a few years later, is seen by the others
scrubbing. It is mildly amusing throughout, but not very
funny in any one part. Perhaps it comes too close to satire
to be thoroughly enjoyable. It takes great skill to make a
satire pleasing.
"Daniel Boone's Bravery" (Kalem), October 18.— In this
film the fabled prowess of Daniel Boone in his numerous
contests with the Indians is exemplified. There are hot
races with the Indians, capture, escape and chase, with little
touches here and there which help to giVe life to the picture.
Boone, securely tied, rolls into the fire and burns his bonds
loose. Were there tobacco lofts in Boone's day sufficiently
large and well filled to permit hiding, such as is shown here?
The picture is alive and the audience clearly enjoys its swing
and movement.
"The Cure of John Douglass" (Lubin), October 14. —
Perhaps the plan here illustrated would not be recommended
by temperance workers to cure men of drinking. Maybe it
would not work well in all instances, but when Douglas came
to himself and saw the scene set for him he believed himself
a murderer and promised never to drink again. The return
of the friend supposed killed made no difference with his
resolution. The expression when he comes to think himself
a murderer is an excellent piece of acting.
"Selecting His Heiress" (Vitagraph), October 18. — Effu-
siveness failed to impress the wealthy uncle and the calm
indifference of the elder sister rather grated upon the old
gentleman's nerve. But when he came to "die" he dis-
covered that the effusive affection of the twins could not be
relied upon, while the undemonstrative relative is proved
true. Uncle creates considerable consternation by unexpect-
edly coming to life. And the undemonstrative relative is
surprised to be made his heir. The film is rather novel and
is interesting throughout.
"Ordered To Move On" (Eclipse), October 18. — A species
of biography. It represents the misfortunes and rebuffs of
a musical genius, but closes with his success through a master
who recognizes his ability.
"Madeira, Portugal" (Eclipse), October 18. — A travelog of
more than ordinary interest, reproducing scenes in and about
this favorite city. There are good surf effects, lively street
scenes, pineapple growing, and an illustration of the wicker
chair industry. All are clearly photographed from the most
advantageous point of view.
"Mike's Hero" (Edison), October 18. — A good comedy,
with a surprising ending. Mike becomes so despondent over
the tramp's imposition that he decides to commit suicide.
Then he finds the water too shallow, and discovers the tramp
did not save his life. The very vigorous expulsion of the
tramp at one door allows peace and happiness to enter at
the other. An amusing picture, well acted.
"Three of a Kind, a Trip Through the Garden of the Gods,
Colo." (Edison), October 21. — A comedy-scenic in which the
two girls and papa, with three English tourists, see the fa-
mous National Park in Colorado. They travel on burro-
back. The scenes are fine; the comedy not very brisk, nor
very natural. The last, a dissolving scene, shows the three
dudes bringing each a colt burro as a present to the girls.
Papa takes the girls away by the ear; we see the three men
and, before one knows it. they have changed into the three
donkeys. The audience thoroughly enjoyed it.
"The Tobacco Industry" (Lubin), October 21. — An indus-
trial, showing how tobacco is seeded in, transplanted to the
fields and how the growing plant looks at different stages
of its growth. It also shows how the crop is gathered and
cared for. The sorting, dipping, stripping and cigar making
are also shown. It is very interesting.
"Her Exclusive Hat" (Lubin), October 21. — Wifey wanted
a hat that was exclusive and bought it despite her husband's
protest. On the way home an exact duplicate passed. Then
wifey was mad. There is some amusement in it.
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"Willie's Conscience" (Lubin), Octobi-r 21 — Everybody
looked likf a op tn Willie after he had stolen a penny fronj
his sister's toy bank. The >.trcet was full of cops, and Willie
ran home and confessed to his mother. It is well done.
"The Cross of Pearls" (Melies). October 19.— A film with
a Mexican .seitiiiK. with the sacredncss of the confessional
as a strong feature in the action. Two men arc rivals for a
girl's hand. The rejected one is jealfnis. and thmugh the
loss of a handkerchief is enabled to fasten a crime upon the
other. .\nd tlie priest to whom he confesses is the victim's
own brother, but his lips are sealed and he is forced to sec
his brother condemned to die for a murder he did not commit.
Conscience causes the real culprit to confess in time to save
the accused man's life, thouK'h the tension has been so great
that l)e falls dead when he has made his confession. The
film is very emotif)nal, and the acting and the staging are
important j)arts of the picture.
"How They Stopped the Run On the Bank" (Selig), Oc-
tot)er i<) — The principal interest in this picture will center
in the two hundre<l of the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
of Illinois, who had a part in the story. It was a good scheme
to station a ferocious lion at the door of the bank to greet
customers when they entered to begin the riin. The way
they disappeared, or tried to place as much distance between
themselves and the bank as possible is humorous. The pic-
ture is a gofid one. How could it be otherwise when such
a handsome comjiany poscd for it?
"The Adventures of Billy" (Biograph). October IQ. — This
film pictures the inlluenct-s that surround such a waif as
Billy, a newsboy. To be cfTectivc, such a picture must ring
true. To the reviewer the picture seemed "manufactared"
so as to be dramatic and effective, but a policeman who saw
it was asked for an opinion and he said, "It's the best film
I ever saw. That boy was sharp and I think the dog was
fine, too" Billy saw the yegg tramps kill a man for his
purse. Thev intended only to stun him. It became neccs-
«a--- to i;et Billv out of tlio wav and he is saved by a clever
bulldog, who brings help. Yet the picture doesn't .give
the full and nowerful effect that absolute truth would have
given. It is. however, a very good story.
"The Mesquite's Gratitude" (Kalem), October 20. — An In-
dian lovf --t'Tv. with ;in interesting background. In substance
it tells how a white man defended an Indian girl from insult
and she in return hid him when the sheriff was following
him for being too vigorous in a punishment which he in-
flicted upon a rowdy. The fights arc savage enough, but
there is a tender scene in the love making and the audience
is ready to congratulate him when "Kid" leads the Indian
girl home as his bride. The sudden reformation of the
rough .gang at the ranch is an incident which helps the story,
since it enables the Kid to live with his Indian bride in
peace.
"The Cabin Boy" (A'itagraph"). October 20. — Twelve years
or more is a lone; time, even in motion pictures, to wait lor
the correction of a mi-^take which breaks up a family. The
audience is carried through a misunderstanding due to
a letter from which the signature had been cut and sees the
wife desert her home and go elsewhere. The husband re-
turns from his voyage and fails to find any trace of his peo-
ple. The episode of the cabin boy his own daughter dresed
as a boy. brings the family together again. A true human
sentiment is so strong that, as in this case, it often makes a
not very convincing incident effective as though it were true.
The audience followed this picture with interest.
"His Better Self (Selig\ October 20. — .A love drama in
which, as is usual in such photoplays, the course of true love
seems to be beset with difficulties, caused in this instance by
the appearance of a city man who by comparison detracts
from the homely virtues of the country lover. There are a
number of troublesome scenes, but eventually true love wins
and the country lover comes into his own. The little drama
was well received and excited sympathetic interest in a New
York theater.
"Dr. Bill's Patient" (Essanay"). October 20.— Love at first
sight supplies the basis for this rather interesting and lively
drama. The doctor receives word to call at the Bingle home
and believing that the daughter is ill is chagrinncd to find it
is a pet poodle. When he receives the secotid call to the
same house he doesn't intend to be deceived again and takes
a full veterinary outfit. It is the daughter this time. The
doctor applies the proper treatment for her ailment. Her
father is importuned for his consent and a rapid-transit love
play comes to a delicious close.
"A Trip Down the Magdapis River" fPathe). October 20. —
An ititeresting travelog, illustrating the thrilling ride down
a rapids in this stream. The surrounding scenery is magnifi-
cent and the trip, though short, is ;ittractivc and leaves the
audience wishing for more. A trip through the rapids in a
canof Is thrilling, even on the screen.
"Eva Moves In" (I'athc), October 20— A lively comedy
whiih introduces s<jmc novelties and where seen by this
reviewer kept the audience laughing. It is short.
"Up the Flue" (I'athc). October 20.— On the same reel
Willi the above is another short oimedy which keeps the
audience amused. The surprising antics of some of the char-
acters make this picture as lively and interesting as the
average attendant at a motion picture show would care to
see.
"A Conspiracy Against the King" (Edison), October 20. —
An elaborate and interesting lilm. Indeed, it hasn't a dull
moment, though the scene where the knight of the road
agrees to take the secret papers frcmi the messenger, because
a girl asks him to do it, doesn't seem quite convincing.
M.iybe, however, much may be .illowed for the time and the
occasion and to this must be a<Med the entreaty which al-
ways abides in the request of a pretty woman in trouble.
The gallant gentleman is captured with the papers in his
possession and it looks rather squally for him, but the (jirl is
equal to the emergency and again makes a request which is
readily granted by the op|>osite party. Thus she is able to
save the man whf) assisted her. The lovers, reunited, are left
in their happiness, while the knight, who was considerately
imprisoned in a pantry, gallops away. This picture is pro-
duced with the art which is a marked characteristic rif the
Edison films. .\ny audience will be pleased with this and
managers will make no mistake in including it with their
program.
"Jimmie in Love" (Gaumont). October 24. — The Gaumont
Jimniie has won .American audiences. In this picture as in
others, he keeps us laughing. It isn't loud laughter, but it
has quality. This picture will be popular.
"Ostrich Plume Industry" (Gaumont). October 24. — This
industrial on the s.ime reel with a Jimmie picture makes a
number that is very acceptable. It's an instructive and in-
teresting picture.
"Pathe's Weekly," October 24. — It is as widely interesting
and good as usual. Some of the remarkable things in it are
the pictures of the "Liberie," the French warship lately de-
stroyed at Toulon; a monster blast at .Mlentown, Pa.; the
King of Italy reviewing troops; the German Emperor and
Empress at the dedication of a church at Stuttgart, Germany;
a Curtiss aeroplane rising from water and alighting on it,
etc.
"Lady Godiva" (Yitagraph), October 21. — The story of the
noble Countess of Coventry, who by riding through the city
unclothed saved the people from a grievous tax, is widely
known. Tennyson's poem on her sacrifice has furnished the
scenario for this picture, which is a very fine piece of art and
picture-craft, full of spiritual significance. The impression it
makes is distinctly human and tender. The audience seemed
to be clearly moved by it.
"The Foolishness of Jealousy" (Yitagraph), October 23. —
Miss Julia Swayne, in a recent picture. "The Cabin Boy,"
portrayed the broken-hearted jealousy of a proud, but simple-
minded woman. Her portrayal of Mrs. Dickinson in this
picture shows a flighty, temperamental woman in the throes
of a very needless jealousy. Nothing will suit Mrs. Dickin-
son save to have her husband melting in contrite tears be-
side her bier. She had no idea of committing suicide, for she
must be there and see it. She drapes a bier in the parlor be-
tween two candles and wreaths roses around its pillow.
Dickinson, however, comes home before she expects him, and
from the library door, sees his wife climbing up to lie cold
and white under death's solemn wings. At first he can't
make it all out, but gets a glimmer of understanding and
plays the jolly widower. His wife springs up and fire- the
serving maid. The comedy started the audience laughing
early, and kept it laughing till the end. and laughing heartily.
"A Western Redemption" (Essanay), October 21.— He
began a bad career in the East, was a gangster and became
a Western bandit, and. as the hero of this kind of st<~>ry,
had to be converted. His parents had charge of a store that
he and his pal robbed. His pal knew, but didn't dare tell
him. They divided the loot and his pal got away. In the
loot that came to him was his mother's locket, and he under-
stands. Furious at his pal for not telling him. he overtakes
him and not only surrenders himself but brings in the pal
at the point of his gun. .\fterward he leads his new life. The
story was clear: the audience applauded.
"The Masked Huntsman" (Gaumont). October 21. — In one
or two of its pictures of late the Gaumont Company has
used for its backgrounds the reaches of a quiet stream full
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of glamour and poetry. This picture in the same setting is
not so successful as its other recent pictures have been. It
is a hard, not a very human, story; in fact, such an incident
as Maupassant would have utilized to create a new impression
of horror. The picture doesn't accomplish this; it fails to
get a very firm grip on the situation. The father of the
heroine, a game keeper, is troubled by a masked huntsman.
His daughter is on the stream rowing by moonlight. He
fires and badly wounds her.
"The Scandal Mongers" (Lubin), October 23. — This very
dramatic tragedy has a heart interest that held the audience
very closely. The situation is created at a girls' boarding
school and is carried to its climax in the home village. There
were two girls from the village in the school. One was
jealous of the other's popularity and contrived to have her
expelled "for theft," then brought the news home to the
scandal mongers of the village. She digs a very deep pit
for herself and then falls in it. She makes a public confes-
sion. It is simply acted and effectively conducted. The
happy ending, that is the very happy ending after the hero-
ine's exoneration, the proposal of the young minister and
the "bless you, children, at the gate," is perhaps weak. The
reviewer sat in the balcony. The people around him watched
the picture very intently till that end, and that they guyed.
Yet, perhaps they liked it, nevertheless. It isn't, strictly
speaking, a part of the story, and it is made a part of nearly
every story.
"Coals of Fire" (Selig), October 23. — The photographs of
this picture were thin and a bit misty, but not enough so
to hide the prettiness of the scenery. The story takes place
in a frontier, mountain settlement and features Herbert Bost-
worth in the character of a brutal trapper. A young back-
woodsman scholar is used as a foil to this handsome ruffian.
The student is in love with a girl, but the trapper thrusts
himself between them. The student goes away and becomes
a lawyer. The trapper marries the girl, but ill-treats her.
In after years the lawyer saves the trapper from being un-
justly hanged, thereby heaping coals of fire on his head. The
story has some freshness and is interesting.
"A Prisoner in Mexico" (Kalem), October 23. — A very
romantic adventure during the recent disturbances in Mexico.
Both the hero and the heroine of the picture are Americans.
The man is an Insurrecto and captain of the "American
Legion," a troop of adventurous horsemen. The story tells
how both he and his old sweetheart happened to be in the
hands of the Mexican Federals. The girl helps the man to
escape from his prison. In the pursuit, over the nearby hills,
the two are nearly retaken, but are saved. The "leader"
reads: "The American Legion to the Rescue." It is not a
very ably designed picture, but it is not dull. The audience
watched it in silence, but it seemed to be following it, which
isn't done always when conventional "Westerns" are on the
screen.
"Through His Wife's Picture" (Biograph), October 23.— A
twist given to the screen-worn masquerade ball picture
makes this story the vehicle for a little fresh fun. When a
married man has promised an old sweetheart to take her to
the masquerade ball and has written home to his wife that
he will be detained in the office till very late, and has also
mailed to the girl a description of his costume and the let-
ters have been mixed up, to have him back out and send a
friend at the last minute because he gets a glimpse of his
wife's picture, is not powerfully convincing. This, and the
fact that he had to sit up for his wife who had gone to the
ball to get revenge, are the only fresh parts of the picture.
The picture is pleasingly acted. It seemed to be amusing.
"The Inventor's Secret" (Biograph), October 23. — A comic
picture in which an Irish maid takes an automatic doll for a
"missing girl" and notifies the police. Two children in front
of the reviewer nearly climbed over the seats in front of
them, due to excitement while watching the picture. The
whole audience seemed to find the picture amusing.
"A Puritan Courtship" (Pathe), October 21. — With no real
humor and with little true humanity, this picture of an early
New England courtship irritatingly travesties Puritanism and
its characteristics. It shows the Puritans as bigoted, which
they were, and it shows them as ridiculous, which they were
not. Their bigotry they shared with many other people of
that time. The hero of the picture, Carlos, was a stranger
and was a physician of skill. He cured the heroine without
blood-letting, which the Puritan doctor prescribed. This
Puritan doctor, as pictured, looks like a Phoenician priest
of Moloch. The girl at once falls in love with the Catholic
stranger. The time was just at the end of the witchcraft
prosecutions, and the sorcerj' laws of the colony are brought
into play to get rid of the suspicious Carlos. He is saved,
at the stake, by Gov. Winthrop's decree. The producer shows
himself entirely out of sympathy with the aims and ideals
of the early New England colonists, and perhaps he should
not have attempted to picture life among them, for it is true,
as Turgenief makes "Dimitri Roudine" say, "Only those who
love can justly criticise." The picture has some pretty scenes,
but it can hardly fail to be distasteful to a large percentage
of those who will see it, for pictures contrasting religious
sects are not popular with either the one side or the wiser
element of the other, here in America to-day. Let us keep
religious politics out of the pictures.
"Wig Wag" (Vitagraph), October 24. — A boy scout pic-
ture with an educative purpose, it is addressed to nervous
and over-careful mothers of boys. There are not a few
loving mothers whose love is like too much candy and keeps
their children from growing into strong and healthy men.
The mother of this story (Florence Turner) was so afraid
her little boy (Kenneth Casey) would get his feet wet that
the poor chap didn't know how to take care of himself when
he fell in the water. Some boy scouts encamped on the
hillside wig-wagged a signal to their comrades on the shore
of a lake ("Glimmer Glass," near Cooperstown, N. Y.) that
the boy was in danger and they jumped in and saved him.
Meanwhile, the fond mother was distracted on the dock.
Miss Turner's emotional facial expression gives a deep
heart-interest to the scene. After the scouts have resusti-
cated him, he is permitted to join the organization, and
shows himself as good-tempered and as manly as any of
them. It's a fine picture.
"Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor" (Selig), October 24.— The
sheriff in his struggle between love and his duty chose duty;
that was why he is still a bachelor. Or we might put it this
way. Fate made the sheriff fall in love with a girl whose
brother was a bad egg; the sheriff was called upon to take
bad brother up, and afterward sister walked right past the
sheriff as though he was only a chair. She left him to give
his shield another polishing. Anyway, the sheriff got a re-
ward. Rosenberg, the bank owner, for whom he got the
stolen money back, gave him a good cigar. And according
to Kipling, a woman is only a woman, but a good cigar, is a
smoke. It isn't a slow picture. The people watched it
closely and the end seemed to amuse them much.
"A Day at West Point Military Academy" (Edison), Octo-
ber 24. — American audiences everywhere will be glad to see
this very interesting picture of a day's doings at the "Point."
It also gives a view of Admiral Togo, the Japanese hero,
reviewing the corps.
"The Tricked Trickster" (Essanay), October 24. — There is
very little that is new in this domestic farce-comedy. The
wife is sharp-tongued and won't let hubbie smoke his pipe.
From the club he sends a telegram to her that he is dead.
His club friends send him a telegram, as from his wife, giv-
ing instructions for a cheap burial as she is going to marry
the iceman. Some laughed at it. Five young men were
behind the reviewer, and one asked, "Why do they make
that kind of picture?"
"The Family Pet's Revenge" (Essanay), October 2d. — The
pet was a white bull pup which the married couple left to
guard the house while they went to the theater. His revenge
was to tear the curtains from the windows and to knock
over the bric-a-brac. He also showed himself a very clever
pup. The men behind the reviewer seemed amused. One
said, "Say, de movin" picture companies don't care how they
break statues." "Ah— e," replied one, "you bet they get the
money back."
The military aviators at College Park, Washington, D. C,
have been experimenting with motion pictures recently. They
have taken pictures when in rapid flight which show very
clearly the surrounding country over which they flew. The
films were submitted to the commander-in-chief, who readily
agreed that the idea will prove of importance during war.
See advertisement on page 346.
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"His Better Self" (Solax). October 20.— A picture of
military lite telling a simple, naturally acted story, not
wildly exciting but never losing its interest and signiticance.
It utilizes a train of circumstances in and about the officers'
quarters nf a cavalry regiment, the 15th U. S.. to show how
a careless ofticcr was brnnght to play the man and exhibit
his better nature. Everything in it has the stamp of thought
and of common sense. It is a good picture throughout.
"Foolshead Wishes to Break with His Sweetheart" (Itala).
October Ji — I'orir Fonlslu-ad was betrothed to a lovely girl
and his old sweetheart, of the grand opera, was an embar-
rassment. It should have been named "Foolshead Wants to
Be Off with the Old Love." It's as funny as anything this
clever actor ever did, and made much laughter.
"Vicissitudes of Fate" (Great Northern), October 28. — The
most interesting quality oi this film is a Danish atmosphere
that keeps it from seeming trite. A good story may be told
a hundred times and if each time it is told truthfully by dif-
ferent players and in different settings it will be always in-
teresting and fresh. In this story, the young clerk loves his
employer's daughter. The wind blows some papers from
his desk under a piece of furniture and he is discharged. The
story tells how the lad went away in disgrace, made good in
America, and returned home just as the papers were dis-
covered. It is a very fair picture.
"The Breach of Faith" (Rex), October -'6.— The players in
this sensational picture of Italian passion and vengeance
were well chosen and present the three leading parts with
much skill. The picture is one that will hold attention un-
der usual conditions, although exciting as it is, it might have
been made a bit speedier. It seems to drag a bit at times,
perhaps due to the fact that, being a melodrama along con-
ventional lines, the mind can too readily and too surely fore-
see the outcome. The acting and the settings of the picture
are very meritorious. It tells of two brothers who had come
to America. The younger, a sculptor, got a position in the
West, and his brother promised to look after Dema, the
sweetheart who was expected on a ship. The girl comes
and the older brother falls in love with her, lies to her and
keeps her from hearing from her lover. She marries him and
he is not true to her. The other brother, in despair, comes
back and the whole business is uncovered. There's a stiletto
fight in the dark restaurant.
'The Test of a Man" (Reliance), October 28. — This picture
tells a very dramatic story clearly. The idea that it springs
from is not new, but it is worked out with a good deal of
freshness and some depth. The youth whom the heroine
really loves is a drunkard and so she accepts his rival. Later,
this man is caught in an attempted theft and kills the watch-
man, who is trying to disarm him. The rejected rival takes
the blame, goes to prison and. in time, escapes. The other
is overcome by remorse and confesses. In his attempt to
find the other man. he falls dead. This brings the widow
and her former sweetheart together. It is not a very vital
picture, however, but it gives a chance for acting.
"The Empty Crib" (Reliance). October 25.— A picture of
sentiment and of sorrow turned to joy in the end. It is
printed in sharply contrasted black and white tones. These
are very effective in some of its scenes, such as the doctor's
visit to the rich home, where there is somber dignity, and
also they are not out of place in the kitchen scene, where the
child's surroundings .ire in keeping with a gloomy outlook;
but they are a bit hard. Children seldom get such an im-
pression of the world as they suggest, and to use them in
scenes such as that at the orphanage and at the grave of the
child's mother, after she has run away from the hard woman,
seems to give to the picture more than its due of sadness.
The story is effectively pictured and could have stood a bit
of brightening in several places. The kind-hearted woman
came to the orphanage to adopt a child a minute or so too
late to get the little girl, whom the hard-faced woman had
just taken. The child runs away from the hard woman and
the kind woman's husband finds her. The picture is carefully
designed and commendably acted. It is worthy.
"Percy and His Squaw" (Solax). October 25. — A burlesque
on the usual motion picture of W^estern. Indian-cowboy
romances. It has the "hearts broken" episode in the East;
the trip out West; the squaw marriage, and all the trim-
mings. There is some fun in it, but no one in the audience
laughed very loud.
"Bertie and His Rivals" (Lux). October 27. — Bertie got
the girl in spite of all his two rivals could do. The scene of
this burlesque is at a dance at the girl's house. The audience
chuckled at the preposterous doings. There was no hearty
laughter, but the picture is not what one would call slow.
"Bill. His Wife, and the Water" (Lux>. October 27 —Some
few days ago bill had a pretty thorough bath. In this pic-
ture he is shown as needing water. His wife sends him out
for it. He has little luck in Paris, but he takes a train to the
seaport Dieppe and manages to till his cans. It isn't very
speedy, but it made a few laughs.
"Mutt and Jeff Discover a Wonderful Remedy" (Nestor),
October j8.- Mutt and Jeff disco\cred a magic cure. They
use an electric machine and by accident turn on too much
energy. It isn't so funny as others of their aeries have been.
"Dippy Advertises for a Pup" (Nestor;, October 28, — A
farce, made u[) >>i the strange encounters ot a clownish owner
of a little dog that the S. I'. C A. men picked up from
almost under his nose. The audience laughed at it.
"Lone Bill's Last Ride" (Nestor). October 25.— Lone Bill
was an outlaw. The picture is a conventional Western,
with this outlaw as its central point of interest. The back-
ground is a forest in which Lone Bill, attempting to hold
up the stage, falls into a trap and is captured, after a chase
in which much powder is burnt. By a ruse, he gets the
drop on the sheriff and rides off on his horse. But a wound
he has received, causes him to lose consciousness. He drops
over the horse's neck and the horse, unguidcd, takes him
home, that is to the sheriff's. Before he dies, he is shown as
converted. The audience paid close attention to it and
seemed very much interested.
"Salambo" (Ambrosio), October 25. — Floubcrt's historical
novel furnished the scenario for this picture of Carthage
just before the city was destroyed by Rome. The heroine
of the story is the princess, .Salambo, priestess of Tenit, and
its hero is Macar, a rude northern king, general of the mer-
cenaries, who were employed as protection against Rome.
Macar and his brethren were feared by the city The story
deals with the passionate love of this man and woman.
Macar, to be near Salambo. profanes the temple of Tenit,
the goddess of the Moon, and to keep from being appre-
hended, snatches the sacred white veil, representing moon-
light, from the arms of the image. He is caught later,
when he had given the veil back to Salambo and she. as
priestess, is compelled to light the fire that will burn him
at the stake. She applies the torch, then kills herself. Far
weaker stories than this have been called "gripping." The
settings, acting and photography of this picture arc wonder-
ful. Artistically it is one of the strongest pictures that has
been released this season.
"The Jewels of Allah" (Thanhouser), October 27.— This
picture fails to give much illusion of real happenings. The
early scenes, the mosque where the jewels were kept, their
capture by the Frenchman, and the desert scenes, are cheap-
looking and artificial. The sheik who had charge of the
gems swears to recover them, and he follows the count to
England. This French count is to be married to an English
girl, who really loves another man. The sheik, in getting
the jewels back, discredits the count and reunites the true
lovers. It is not a dull picture so much as a very uncon-
vincing one.
"The Revenue Officer's Last Case" (Powers). October 28.—
The revenue man was in love with the moonshiner's si.^ter.
He was shot; the girl found him and he recovered. She
also found that he was a revenue man. He "gets" the men
he is looking for. moonshiners, including the girl's brother,
and then, at her plea, lets them go. resigning his job in the
revenue service. It makes an interesting story. The photo-
graphs seem hard, without enough of those softer tones
that come between black and white, and without much detail.
"Little Brovm Calf" (Powers). October 24. — A very pleas-
ant little story of a child who lived on a farm and her pet,
the brown calf. The girl's father was going to give the calf up
to one of his creditors; but her efforts to save her pet moved
the creditor's heart and he made her a present of it. The
picture is largely poetry and very dainty.
"John Baxter's Ward" (Powers), Oct. 24. — Baxter's ward
was a Western girl, just back from school in the East. The
boys knew she was coming and thej- brought Baxter presents.
She soon eloped with the best-looking man in the bunch. It
is short, but amusing.
"An Indian Hero" (Bison). October 27. — No Bison picture
in a long time has been so poor in photoplay as this. The
charm of Bison Indian scenes is wanting. The story of the
capture of a little white girl by Indians and of her rescue
by a half-breed, who had been befriended by the child's
parents, is well told and has considerable merit, but the
faces are not clear.
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"A Flower of the Forest" (Yankee), October 27. — There
isn't very much illusion of real emotions in this story of a
gypsy man's vengeance and a gypsy girl's love. Cap. Lave-
rock drove a gypsy poacher from his land, but later fell in
love with a very pretty young woman of the band, whom
he called his "forest riower." The progress of this love
match to its happy ending furnishes what is interesting in
the picture. The film has some lovely scenes, but is too
much drawn out.
"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" (Yankee), October 23. —
The object of this picture was to present a battle. There
is a story in it, but it is slight. A large number of actors
were employed to give thrill to the big battle scene and the
effect suggests that they were well trained in their parts;
the result is a remarkable success. In many of the scenes,
Yankee photography is noticeable for its absence. The pic-
ture was fairly well designed, though the active parts of the
later scenes merely serve as a background for the story
told by "leaders" and, as poetry, these leaders are very weak.
It is an acceptable picture.
"The Waif" (Imp), October 26. — The waif was a boy, sell-
ing early morning papers, sleeping in the lumber yards. He
was taken up b}' a policeman, who found him sick, and he
was sent along with the youngsters on a fresh air trip to
the country! We were shown in the early scenes that he was
the grandson of a farmer, who had disow-ned his daughter
because she had married the boy's father, an artist. The
boy's grandfather lives near the fresh-air fund home and,
catching the boy stealing apples, w'ounds him with a stone.
He finds that the boy is his grandson. It wakens old mem-
ories. The acting of the lad is very commendable and the
story is quite worth while.
"A Biting Business" (Imp), October 23. — The poor clerk
half-starved himself and his family to buy a lot at Sea View,
only to find that it was a swamp. But it chanced that a rich
neighbor was annoyed by the mosquitoes, and determines
to buy it. The old man is shrewd, and after bargaining, he
sells the pond for five thousand dollars. The plot is slight,
but very interesting. It has the qualities of popular films.
"Youth, Queen of Hearts" (Eclair), October 23. — .\ deli-
cate farce-comedy, in w-hich, among romantic settings, a
courtship story is told. It is a gem of its kind and full of
those subtle allusions so dear to the artistic Gallic tempera-
ment. The pretty "Queen of Hearts" was a young wMdow
and until the dashing officer came, had three middle-aged
cavaliers in more or less constant, though sometimes rather
sleepy, attendance. These three, though rivals, are friends
and after the military man's appearance console themselves
together. It is a very pretty, very likable picture.
"Percy Gets Tired of the Theater" (Eclair), October 23. —
This farce, on the same reel with "Youth, Queen of Hearts,"
is more on the rough and spatter order. It relates what
happened when Percy and his young wife tried to get ready
for the opera in a hurry. It is amusing.
"The Law or the Lady" (Champion), October 25. — The
lady's lover was elected sheriff and her father wishes him
good luck. The stage is robbed and the sheriff is looking
for "Black Robert." The lady's father gives jewelry to her
and suspiciously leaves for "some time" on "business."' The
stage is held up again and the sheriff follows the bandit's
trail alone. He finds that the bandit is the girl's father. It
is law or lady, j'et he arrests the man, but protects him from
lynchers. Sadly he tells the girl and she doesn't give him up.
It is a picture with much merit, w-ell acted, well photographed
and interesting.
"The Copperhead" (Champion), ^October 23. — Copperheads
were Demf>crats in the North who in wartime, sympathized
with the South. The story cf this picture takes place in
one of the "doubtful" states, perhaps Kentucky. The son
of the copperhead father drills the young men of the com-
munity, but he has to do it secretly. Later, the band marches
away openly, the boy a lieutenant, who goes with the curses
of his father, but the blessings of his mother. Five years
after the war, the son is prospering and is shown as about
to enter college to study law when he learns that the
mortgage is due on the old homestead and pays it oflF instead.
In a very interesting and well-acted scene, this brings about
a reconciliation. It is a verj- good picture, taken as a whole.
but more might have been gotten out of the situation.
"The Trail of the Eucalyptus" (American"), October 26. —
This picture deals with the notorious givilancc committees of
the rough days in the West. These were lynch-law regu-
lators cf manners and customs. The kind of work they
did is shown with some vividness in the opening scene. The
eucalyptus of the title was a special tree near the heroine's
home and a trysting place. Miss Bush plays a very interest-
ing young heroine, just growing into womanhood. The
clima.x of the story takes place under this tree. It is very
sensational; but there is an originality in all that is pictured
that keeps the mind from taking any morbid impression from
the horrors, and feeds it on the human elements that are
shown. This reviewer thinks it a very strong and com-
mendable picture. One wishes the photography were better.
"The Horse Thief's Bigamy" (American), October 23. —
This story has such a grip on life that one would think that
a man with a doctor's experience had written it. It's a story
in which some very unpleasant people figure, one of them, a
brutal husband; and what is more, it is conducted with such
intelligence and acted with such skill that everything in it
is made to tell. The evil that is pictured fairly makes us
suffer, but the good in it rewards us, and the picture ends
happily. It is a commendable picture.
PROGRESS OF EXHIBITOR'S NATIONAL LEAGUE.
The National League of Moving Picture Exhibitors of
America is rapidly becoming a powerful factor in a branch
of the business that has for years gone unprotected. Since
the exhibiting business has risen to ,a higher plane and has
received the endorsement and investment of capital, the per-
sonnel of active managers has undergone a radical change
and stands for more than it ever did before.
There is an atmosphere of legitimate business about most
of the picture houses today, and there is no doubt that there
are bigger men engaged in the business than ever before. With
this influx of broader minds there has been a corresponding
advance of idea's and better methods. Exhibitors of ability
are realizing the importance and necessity of placing their
business on a substantial basis and are well aware that it
must first be recognized as a well-organized trade institution.
The National League of Exhibitors is a direct result
brought about by progressive business men who are looking
into the future and can see the vast possibilities that lie
before them. Organization is certain to be the bulwark of
the exhibitor, and the manner in which the better class of
picture men have responded to the call for organization is
one of the best signs of the times. The majoritj' of states
are now represented in the National League and the spirit
of organization is everywhere receiving earnest considera-
tion. A\'ithin the past two months several new state organi-
zations have joined the national body. The general office
of the League informs us that inquiries and letters of encour-
agement are coming in by hundreds. There j'et remain
a few states to join the movement, and these will, in the
course of a few weeks become members as soon as the neces-
sarj' details of local organization are perfected. The general
ofiSces of the National League of Exhibitors is located at
Cincinnati, O., Room 1003 Mercantile Library Building. Mr.
M. A. NefF, the president of the League, is in charge and is
readj-, willing and pleased to answer inquiries at all times.
OFFICIAL CALL
Of the Ohio State Moving Picture Exhibitors' League.
Every member of the Ohio State League is notified that
the annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers and
transacting other business will be held at Columbus, O.,
November, i, 191 1.
It is the duty of every member of the League to be at
Columbus. I urge upon all members to be there. The
League is growing and the great amount of good we have
accomplished should influence every exhibitor to put forth
his best effort to get every worthy exhibitor in the State to
join our League.
We would ask every exhibitor in Ohio to attend this
meeting; if they are not members now. they can join the
League when they arrive at Columbus.
M. A. NEFF. President.
Exhibitors' League of Ohio.
See advertisement on page 34€.
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KING. THE DETECTIVE.
An Entertaining Imp Story of the Apprehending of a Crimi-
nal in an Unique Manner.
King, the l)cti-cti\ o. i^ tlu- lir>t ot a series of detective
stories to be filmed by tlic Imp L\)ini)any. Almost every one
is interested in the manner in which man hunters proceed
and this drama is quite a fa-thful illustration. King BaKKf''
appears in the title role, which in itself is a guarantee that
the part is interpreted with tidelity and intelligence. The
story is cleverly told and the tense interest is maintained
until the closing scene when the real perpetrator is appre-
hended .\ banker is mysteriou ly murdered in his own
house and suspicion is directe<l to a young man who is se-
cretly married tti his daughter, the union having been for-
bidden by the lather The young man is seen to secretly
enter the liou^e i>y a siT\ant aii<l that is damaging. He is
Scene from "King, the Detective" (Imp).
arrested and his wife, in her despair, applies to King, the fa-
mous detective, to apprehend the real culprit, she ha\ing im-
plicit faith in the innocence of her husband. The detective
begins his investigations, hut is bafHed at the outset. He
finally visits the garage with no other clue than a thumb
print on the collar of the dead man, visible through a power-
ful glass. He examines a wrench and has his suspicions
aroused. Oiling his wrist he visits the hous« and. in a clever
manner induces the chauffeur to shake hands with him. Un-
der the glass he discovers that the thumb print on his wrist
corresponds with that made on the collar of the murdered
banker. The mystery is cleared up. the real murderer ar-
ested and who confesses, and the girl happy that her hus-
band is liberated from prison.
ANDERSON & ZIEGLER IN PICTURES.
The sale of the foreign rights of the Milano "Dante's In-
ferno" pictures by the Slonopol Film Company to .\nderson
& Ziegler, marks the entrance into the motion picture field of
a new and poweriul factor. The rights in question cover
England and its colonies. France, Germany and South .Amer-
ica and represent only the beginning of the operations of
Messrs. .Anderson & Ziegler. .Mr. .-Xtiderson sailed on Oct.
J4 for London and I'aris to close some important C'>ntracts
in the picture line 'i'he concern is represented m Paris by
Mr. Henry Ziegler, who resides there permanently and in
London by W. \\ . "Doc" l-reeman, well-known circus and
theatrical agent. Through these connections .Vndcrson &
Ziegler will be able to get next to many of the big features
in foreign pictures". The offices of the company m .\ew
York are in the Times liuilding.
"HIS CHORUS GIRL WIFE" (Lubin).
•Many ciiarmmg glimp-es at the cllorll^ girls behind the
scenes are aflforded in a story which will soon be released by
the Lubin Company under the title of "His Chorus Girl
Wife." it's full of the charming fairies of stageland. In
tact, one of said fairies is the heroine of the story, a part
played by Mis> Lawrence. Mr. Johnson takes the part of
Oliver Hromptoii. millionaire's son and gay young sport
along the (ire.it Wliite Way, bearer of riowers to stage en-
trances and 111 si at gay after-theater suppers.
It was at <me of tlicse suppers that he met his fate in the
shape of the beautiful .Sybil Sanford, a chorus girl. Sybil
was as modest and retiring as a Quaker maid. Oliver fell
hopelessly in love. To make a long story short, Sybil mar-
ried him.
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palatial home, figuring perhaps whether his father would al-
low him $50,000 or only S40.000 a year. Oliver's calculations
were somewhat wrong. His father promptly reduced Olivers
tirst estimate by S50.000. In other words, Oliver got nothing.
Still he had his love for his wife. They secured rooms and
went to housekeeping. Oliver"s training had not made him
an expert in any line of work and in spite of all his efforts,
he failed to secure employment. His wife, however, kept a
brave heart and encouraged him. meanwhile keeping their
home as clean as a pin and making appetizing meals out of
nothing.
One day Mr. Brompton. Sr.. called while Sybil was alone.
He offered her a very large sum of money if she would re-
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nounce his son, but Sybil told him that she valued her hus-
band more than all his father's money.
Mr. Brompton went home and told his wife what had hap-
pened. She thought it over and decided that maybe Oliver
hadn't made such a bad choice after all. "You must take me
to see her," she said to her husband.
The senior Bromptons called one morning and found both
the young folks at home. Of course, the situation was some-
what strained at first. But when Oliver's mother saw the
spotless cleanness of the humble home; when she saw the
sweetness and the cheerfulness of Oliver's wife, she thawed
out like a snow bank on a hot day. Oliver's father thawed,
too, and when Mrs. Brompton, Jr., invited them to take din-
ner with them they jumped at the chance. It was a very
scanty dinner for obvious reasons, but the young wife had
done wonders with the material she had. And so the breach
was healed, the wolf was driven from the door and love had
triumphed once more.
NESTOR NOTES.
David Horsley is now in Los Angeles, California, getting
things ready for the three Nestor companies en route for
the West. A permanent studio will be built there, though
the Eastern Xestor studio will be maintained for the return
of Mutt and Jef?, Desperate Desmond and the Eastern Stock
Co., late in the spring. One of the brightest stars just en-
gaged by the Nestor Co. is Alice Davenport, the well-known
actress and mother of Dorothy Davenport, the favorite
Nestor leading lady.
A third Xestor release will be started Monday, Nov. 20th,
with "His Vacalion," said to be a comedy of high merit.
The famous director, Thomas Ricketts, is the producer. Dis-
tinctive comedies with an occasional feature drama will be
released. On Saturdays Desperate Desmond will alternate
with the popular Mutt and Jeff. The Nestor Eastern man-
agement is now entirely in the hands of Charles Simone, the
publicity manager.
PICTURES OF THE GREAT NAVAL REVIEW.
Solax Company Receive Commission to Take Official Pictures
of the Naval Spectacle.
What was beyond question the largest and most repre-
sentative naval review ever held in America took place
the latter part of October in New York harbor. This great
review was in the nature of a naval dress parade, espe-
cially summoned by the Secretary of the Navy, and in-
cluded all classes of war vessels from the smallest to the
largest. There were more than 100 vessels in this modern
armada. There were many interesting features that were
worth going a long way to see, which, of course, is im-
possible to the great majority of American people, many of
whom have never had the opportunity of seeing any one of
Uncle Sams great flotilla. It is now commonly known that
the United States Government, instead of being apathetic
as it used to be, has distinctly stamped its approval upon
the moving picture and has adopted cinematography as a
regular means of keeping the public posted on the various
activities of the National government in all departments.
At a recent meeting of the cabinet, moving pictures were
discussed and a large appropriation was approved by the
President for the picturing of the details of government. Of
this sum each department has been allotted its proportionate
share and the Navy Department has received theirs.
Being no longer averse to the cameraman, pictures may
thus be taken of naval maneuvers, and it is the intention of
the Motion Picture Distributing and Sales Company to re-
lease a special picture of this interesting event. The Solax
Company of New York was appointed by the Sales
Company to make this release, and the Sola.K people are
determined that this will be one of their best efforts. Their
intention is to leave nothing undone to make it the most
complete and interesting set of naval pictures that has yet
been taken, and with all their advantages for this work,
there is every reason to expect that the pictures will be all
that the Solax people intend that they shall be. Independent
Introductory Title "Desperate Desmond" Series by Nestor. Figures in the foreground, from left to right: Harry Hersh-
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exhibitors are advised to keep well posted in regard to this
special release and to book it for their houses by all means
at the earliest possible opportunity. It will be a treat for
the public, especially in those parts of the United States
where war-ships arc never seen, and probably never will be
seen, by the majority of the citizens. As an educational
reel it will also be a valuable addition to the work of schools
that look with favor upon the motion picture as an aid to
educating the young. It will be a picture that can be shown
in any place at any time and will be good for years to come.
Even though the boats become obsolete, in which case it
will be, if anything, more valuable than before by way of
illustrating the difference between present-day warships and
those that may be built ditlerently in future years.
CHAMPION FLEET PICTURES.
Nearly every film manufacturing cotnpany has hundreds
of feet of U. S. war vessels at anchor lying in their safes.
Almost any one of them could put out a picture of the fleet
without taking another foot of negative. For this reason
the Champion decided to get something different from the
usual panorama of war vessels. Dintenfass is saying nothing
about it, but promises to give exhibitors something unlike
the rest. Watch for it.
POWERS WILL PICTURE THE FLEET, TOO.
Announcement is made that the Powers Picture Company,
among others, will make pictures of the fleet of U. S. war
vessels now anchored in the Hudson River. .\ few extra
features are claimed by this company in the way of views
from the bridge of the flagship "Connecticut." This will be
the Powers regular release for Nov. 7.
"HUBBY'S SCHEME" (Essanay).
Mr. Anderson, of the Essanay Western Company, has
lately produced two excellent comedies — "Outwittmg Papa"
and "Hiibby's Scheme." The first of the two named was re-
viewed in the Moving Picture World last week.
"Hubby." played by Mr. Augustus Carney, that little irre-
sistible comedian with the Western company, is coaxed to
take a little pleasure trip wiili some oi his bachelor friends.
After he agrees to k'> he remembers that he must first have
the consent of his wife and this is no easy matter, as he hai
always had to give an account of his goings and comings.
llubby IS finally coaxed bv his frien<ls to tell his wife that
he is sick and needs a weeks rest. After much diflTiculty the
family doctor is pcrsua<led to advice that Hubby really needs
a rest.
At the house that evening Hubby enters, convulsed with
cramps in the stomach and other violent symptoms. The
doctor is called and advises Wifey that Hubby must have a
change and rest and after very little indecision Wifey agrees
to let him go.
Hubby meets his friends at the train and a few minutes
later they are speeding on their way to the winter resort.
Arrived at the hotel the boys order the best rooms in the
house and prepare to celebrate. Hubby now has a scheme
regarding his correspondence with his wife during his stay
and lest he forget to mail her one of his daily epistles he
writes them all at once and handing them to the clerk in the
order that they are to be mailed, bribes him to mail one of
the letters each day. The letters arc gems of brevity and, if
.they had not got mixed the plan would have worked nicely;
but the unexpected happened and wifey decides to investi-
gate.
Boarding a train she arrives at the hotel just as the clerk
is mailing another letter to her. She is now "next" to her
deceitful husband and leaving her grip on the clerk's desk
rushes upstairs to her husband's room. He is out, fortun-
ately. But a few minutes later Hubby at the clerk's desk
recognizes the handbag and opens it to examine the contents
to make sure that he is right. The length of the foot of a
stocking decides him and he with his three friends steals up
to the room. Wifey is waiting for him and after thrusting
the other boys out into the corridor makes ready to give her
husband the much needed chastisement. However, his plead-
ings win her over and soon the two are carressing and as
happ)' as two turtle doves.
Hubby's scheme is farcical in the extreme, but is cleverly
worked out and every laugh it contains should prove a genu-
ine tonic. It is an extraordinary good remedy by an ex-
traordinary good company of players.
Scene from "Hubby's Scheme," by the Essanay Film Mfg. Co.
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Miss Marion Swayne.
Mr. Gladdon James.
A TRIO OF SOLAX STARS.
Miss Blanche Cornwall.
SOLAX ENLARGING STUDIOS.
Material Addition to Flushing Plant Now in Course of
Erection — A Woman's Enterprise.
As an evidence of the renewed activities of the indepen-
dent film manufacturing companies, comes the announcement
that the Solax Company has planned an extensive addition
to its plant at Flushing, N. Y. The plan contemplates the
building of a larger studio of a permanent character, better
suited to the varied product of the Solax Company. It will
have a larger capacity and contain many conveniences not
provided by the present studio facilities.
The present studio is situated in the middle of the plot
of ground owned by the Solax Company on Congress St.
'There is a small park and lake on one side of the building,
with structures representing a small Western hotel, country
store and saloon on the other. These have proved of great
use in making Western pictures.
Mme. Blache, president and treasurer of the Solax Com-
pany, and her husband, Mr. Herbert Blache, have but re-
cently returned from Europe, where several agencies for
Solax pictures were established by them. While Mme.
Blache does not seek personal publicity, she was not averse
to discussing her interest in picture making with a repre-
sentative of the Moving Picture World who recently paid
a visit to the Flushing studios. Of her business ability, the
popularity of the Solax pictures is sufficient proof; but the
work that interests her most is the production of pictures.
Having been connected with picture production almost from
the inception of the business, Mme. Blache has become a
most competent director. She was at one time a director
:for the Gaumont Company of Paris, and later acted as that
company's personal representative. .\11 scenarios used by
the Solax Company are edited by Mme. Blache and many of
the pictures are personally directed by her. Those not made
under her personal direction are vised by her at some stage
of the process of making, so that she practically has a hand
in the entire output of the company.
Mme. Blache has surrounded herself with a very compe-
tent staff of players and directors. Mr. Edgar Lewis and Mr.
E. Warner have proved themselves competent to a most
satisfactory degree. Mr. Lewis has been in the dramatic
field as actor, director and critic. Mr. Warner has also had
long experience in the field of legitimate drama.
Among the leading players appearing in Solax pictures,
mention should be made of Miss Blanche Cornwall, Miss
Marion Swayne and Mr. Gladdon James, all of whom have
had considerable theatrical experience and possess pleasing
personalities.
The equipment of the Solax plant is complete in every
department. In the manufacturing branch the finest and
most modern devices are in use and in charge of thoroughly
competent technicians.
CRUSADERS AT RACINE AND MADISON.
The World's Best Film Company and its now famous
"Crusaders" picture seems to be carrying everything before
it. Many successful appearances of this great picture have
been recorded already, but every mail brings new proof of
its drawing power. At Racine, Wis., it was exhibited in the
new opera house on October 23, .24 and 25 to splendid busi-
ness. From there it went to Fuller Opera House, Madison,
Wis., on the 28th and 29th, where reports on the advanced
sale indicated that the house was sold out for the first six
performances. The Fuller Opera House seats 1,400 people.
DINNER IN HONOR OF MR. NICHOLAS POWER.
The directors of the Nicholas Power Company celebrated
the fifty-seventh birthday of Mr. Nicholas Power on Satur-
day, the twenty-first instant, by a dinner and a theater party
in his honor.
The dinner was given at Martin's Restaurant and those
present were Mr. Power, Mr. Edward Earl, Mr. John Munro,
Mr. J. C. Bell and Mr. Baxter Morton.
During the course of the dinner Mr. Power was the recip-
ient of numerous congratulatory telegrams from old friends
and persons prominent in public affairs and in the moving
picture trade. He also received a number of souvenirs of
the occasion, among which were a box of fifty-seven Havanas
especially made up to suit Mr. Power's taste in smokes, and
a large basket containing samples of all of Heinz's "fifty-
seven varieties." After dinner the party adjourned to the
New Amsterdam theater under the chaperonage of Mr.
Edward Earl, who acted as master of ceremonies for the
evening and personally saw to it that each member of the
party reached home in good repair and in time for Sunday
breakfast.
Formal speech-making was not indulged in, but anecdotes
were the order of the evening and all present contributed
their quota. The onh' regret expressed was that no oppor-
tunity would ever be presented for again celebrating Mr.
Power's fifty-seventh birthday.
NEW BAUSCH & LOME CATALOGUE.
Bausch & Lomb Optical Company is distributing its new
fall catalogue on projection apparatus. It will be found of
particular interest and value to manufacturers and users of
picture machines. The high quality of the Bausch & Lomb
product recommends it to careful consideration, so this new
catalogue will be a welcome visitor to the trade. Especial
attention is directed to the line of Balopticons, or high-grade
projection lanterns. Every known form of optical projec-
tion has been provided for in this little booklet and severaJ
new features have been introduced.
ARRA-NA-POCUE IN 3 REELS
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GENUINE SLIDES OF THE MORMON TEMPLE.
Max I-'lorcncc is a young (icrniaii who came to this coun-
try .several years ago and joined the Mormon Church. He
was a photographir by trade. LearninR while in Salt Lake
I'ity that no K«'"tile had ever seen tlic iiiMde of the Mormon
Temple, he conlrivetl to take surre|)titious photoKra|>hs of
the interior of the great and my.stcrious edifice. It took
youuK I'lnrence a couple of years to secure the views he
desired, after which he left the church for reasons best
known to hiniself. The controversy that subsequently arose
between I-'lorence and tlu- Mormon Church concernin^j the
photos has been universally extensive in the recent news of
the world.
The attention of Mr. A. J. Clapham. of ijo W. 37th
Street, New York City, was, of course, attracted to the con-
troversy and he at once got in touch with Mr. Florence and
bargained with him for the rights to a complete set of the
exclusive (jhotographs which he had taken of the Mormon
Tabernacle. These slides, with their accompanying lecture,
ffjrm an extremely interesting illustrated talk, as can well
be imagined.
A COSMOPOLITAN PICTURE MAN.
There li;i-> bciMi sojourning at the Iiupirial Hotel, in New-
York City. Mr. Benjamin Rrodsky, of Cliina. who is a most
traveled picture man and his experiences are as interesting
as his travels have been wide. Mr. Rrodsky has resided in
China a number of years and speaks Chinese and Japanese
fluently, besides speaking nine other languages.
Mr. Brodsky is representing the Variety F-'ilm Exchange
of San i'Vancisco and the Orient, and has been in New York
lor the purpose of buying t'llms and supplies for the Oriental
market, which he knows thoroughly. He is also taking over
a number of agencies. Mr. Brodsky has been purchasing
tilm from leading tilm makers in New York and Chicago
and placed what is probably the largest announcement slide
order ever given, with A. J. Clapham, 130 West 37th St.,
New York City. The slides are to be made in several Ori-
ental languages and will be for general distribution from
points in Shanghai, Hongkong, Singapore, Vladivostok and
Tokio.
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY, OC'IOHEK jotb. 191 1.
A.MI-.KK AN — The Stronger Man (Wcilcrn Drama) .... 1000
I IIA.NflMON— Field Day Sport at Fort Rilrv. Kansas
(Topiial) .^-,,
KCL.Mlv'— A Father's Heart (Dramatic) ,. ,
I MI'- His Dress Suit (Dramatic) 800
IMP- .\ l-cw .Moment.s with Steeplejack Limlohm (Top.) 200
\.\NKFF— The Van Ostm Jcurlv (Dramatic) .
TUESDAY. OCTOBER 31st. 1911.
BISO.V— The ( attlemen's V\'ar (Dramatic)
I'( )\VHk.S— .Apples and Destiny (Come<ly)
rOWEkS- The Progressive Book Ayent (t..iiir.ivi ..
THANHOCSKk— I he Loves of Davi.l ( opperficld (Dr.)
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER iit. 1911
AMBKOSIO -h„l.-is (Dramatic) !
CHAMI'ION— The C.wboy's Tic (Comedy) 950
XFSTOIi— Big Noise Hank (Western Comedy)-.,,...
KELIANCF.— .A Mix-l'p in Suit Cases (Comedy-Drama)
SOLAX — I'oliowing Cousin's l'f)otstips (Comedy) ....
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd. 1911.
AMERICAN— The Water War (Western Drama) 1000
IMP — King, the Detective (Dramatic) 1000
REX— The Talc of a Cat (Dramatic)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. 1911.
BISON— .A Young Squaw's Bravery (Dramatic)
LUX — Bill and the Bear (Comedy) 554
LUX — Tommy's Camera (Comedy) 303
SOL.AX — A Heroine of the Revolution (Dramatic)
THANHOUSER— Their Burglar (Dramatic)
YANKEE— At Daisy Farm (Dramatic)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. 1911.
C,RE.\T NORTHERN— The Actor as a Soldier (Com.)
IT.\L.*\ — Foolshead's Holiday (Comedy)
POWERS— The Pride of the West (Dramatic)
RELI.XNCE — The Greater Love (Dramatic)
.NESTOR — Mutt and JefF and the Lady .Stenographer
(Comedy)
NESTOR— The Suit Case Mystery (Comedy)
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MAJESTIC ENTERPRISE.
A Moviiij; Picture World rcprcbciitative dropped into the
offices of the Majestic Motion Picture Co., on Forty-fifth
Street, and after a very cordial greeting from Tom Coch-
rane, general manager of the company, was invited into an
adjoining room to pass judgment on a few finished pictures
soon to be released.
It is generally known among those in the trade that the
services of Miss Mary Pickard, better known as "Little
Mary," and Mr. Owen Moore, a team of the most po|)ular
and favored moving picture actors, have been secured by Mr.
Cochrane for the Majestic Co., and will appear in "The
Courting of Mary," to be released Sunday, November 26th,
through the Motion Picture Distributing and Sales Co., and
subsequent releases.
Sunday will be the regular release day for Majestic Films,
and if all future pictures are as good as "The Courting of
Mary," which, by the way, is as clever a comedy as ever
"got over," in which Little Mary and Owen Moore are at
their liest, working with a good story and an abundance of
Co. was taken up at the last meeting of that body, and was
favorably passed upon by the entire board of directors.
Hereafter all Majestic films will be handled by the Sales
Co., who, up to date, have about twenty orders for this
brand.
Miss Mary Pickford (Little Mary).
well-selected natural scenery as a foundation, assisted by a
good director and capable cameraman, then it is to be ex-
pected that Majestic pictures will always be popular.
Mary Pickford is without doubt one of the foremost picture
actress in America to-day. She is entitled to this distinction
by true force of talent and experience acquired through her
long affiliation with the Biograph and Imp companies. Miss
Pickford possesses a personality and charm that is different
from all others. She is distinctive and a natural actress than
whom there are few better examples.
Aside from Miss Pickord and Mr. Moore, the two stock
companies now working every day are composed of the best
talent to be had, and who will from time to time be men-
tioned in these columns concerning the picture in which they
may appear.
The application of the Majestic Motion Picture Company
to release through the Motion Picture Distributing and Sales
"THE HIGHER THE FEWER" (Thanhouser).
When the Thanhouser directors had in preparation "The
Higher the l'"ewer," an aeroplane elopement which is to be
released Tuesday, No\ember 14th, there was a question of
either dropping the whole production or else getting a real
aeroplane and an instructor to teach one of the Thanhouser
players the science of aeronautics. Without realism it was
decided that the force of the humor of this comedy would
be considerably weakened.
The directors knew that if they wished to make effective
the scene where the "Yorkshire Kid," a prizefighter, carries
off the girl he loves in in aeroplane, from under the very
nose of a rival, the picture had to show the kid and his
sweetheart in actual flight.
-Actors are people who usually can act, but it is at this
date too much to expect that they should know the intri-
cacies of a flying machine. The problem, therefore, was,
how much it cost to hire a real aeroplane and a man who
could instruct a Thanhouser star.
Scene from "The Higher The Fewer" (Thanhouser).
After jockeying a bit, arrangements were finally consum-
mated with Captain Thomas A. Baldwin and Augustus Post.
They undertook to run a kindergarten for the benefit of
the Thanhouser Company, and gave up the use of their
machine. Of course, there were many interesting incidents
and narrow escapes during the time of training. Chief
among these incidents was the experience with a farmer on
Long Island who demanded a thousand dollars because a
Thanhouser actor alighted on his property. A thousand
dollars from an actor! You might just as well ask the moon
for a Swiss cheese sandwich.
There are many comedy situations in "The Higher the
Fewer" that would make William Collier envious. In his
haste to evade his rival and get to a parson, the "York-
shire Kid" goes up in the air in a prince albert and a silk
hat.
This incongruity, coupled with the astonishment of the
girl when she unexpectedly finds herself defying the laws of
gravitation, produces the kind of comedy that is clean and
at the same time infectious. The sight of the rival trying
to follow by auto the eloping couple also presents an un-
usual scene.
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Collapse of the Trust's
Colossal Bubble
After nearly two years of unsuccessful bluffing,
the Trust's bluff bubble has busted! Instead of
threatening the exhibitors of America with all sorts of ghastly things, it is now
wheedling them, feeding them with flattery and honeyed promises and trying its
blainedest to win tlictn away from tlie ranks of the Independents! In many cases it is aTtually "pcrmittinij" licensed
theatres to mix a few Independent subjects in with their hcensed programs, rather than lose such exhibitors from the
licensed lists ! What <could haze happened to any licensed exhibitor icho dared to use an Independent film in his
theatre a year ago, or even sir months ago?
What is the cause of this sudden change in
tactics? The answer is simple. The trust has
seen its customers leaving it by hundreds and by thousands during the past year
or two. It has finally awakened to the fact that the exhibitors of America arc not
to be bl u fifed ; and that there are ten good fighters on the Inde})endent side to every one brainy fighter on the trust
sitle. // nozv seeks to gain by flattery what it lost by bone-headed mismanagement .
YouVe won a tremendous fight and it's up to
you to reap the benefits. Don't be \\ heedled or
flattered into giving up the fruits of your victory. The Japs licked the very
dickens out of Russia on the field of battle and then lost on the field of
diplomacy. Don't let that haj^pen to you. Wm\\ believe any of the i)romises of the very trust that tried to throttle you.
Place your faith in the Indojiendeiits ; in the film exchanges which have helped you make a winning fight; in the Inde-
pendent manufacturers who made it possible for you to be your own boss, and who are turning out better films every
day so that you can crush your competition by means of Q-u-a-1-i-t-y ! and not by bluflPs or threats. Hook up ivith
Laemmle films, Laemmle serz-ice and "Laemmle luck" and iiuike the profits you are entitled to!
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Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY. OCTOBER 30th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Love in the Hills (Dramatic) 998
KALEM — For Her Brother's Sake (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — Somebody's Mother (Dramatic) 1000
C. G. P. C. — Grandfather's Violin (Dramatic) 754
C. G. P. C. — A Burlesque Bullfight (Comic) 210
SELIG — Little Injin (Comedy-Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Captain Barnacle, Diplomat (Dramatic) 1000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st, 1911.
EDISON — The Reform Candidate (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY — Outwitting Papa (Comedy) 1000
GAUMONT— The Widower (Dramatic) 1020
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 44 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — Captain Brand's Wife (Dramatic) 1006
VITAGRAPH — Madge of the Mountains (Dramatic) .1000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER ist, 1911.
EDISON— The Rise and Fall of Weary W^illie (Com.).. 1000
ECLIPSE — Trapped (Dramatic) 975
KALEM — The Greatest of Engineering Feats (Edu.) . .
KALEM — The Plot Against Berfie (Comedy) 1000
LUBIN — A Gay Time in New York City (Comedy) .... 1000
PATHE — Love Moulds Labor (Dramatic) 941
VITAGRAPH — Southern Soldier's Sacrifice (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1911.
BIOGRAPH — A Victim of Circumstances (Comedy).. 382
BIOGRAPH— Their First Divorce Case (Comedy) .... 616
ESSANAY— The Right John Smith (Comedy) 364
ESSANAY— Hi Feather at the Fair (Comedy) 636
LUBIN — One on Reno (Comedy-Drama) 1000
MELIES — Right or Wrong? (Dramatic) 360
MELIES — Mexican As It Is Spoken (Comedy) 590
PATHE — A Sioux Lover's Strategy (Dramatic) 899
SELIG — The Inner Mind (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1911.
EDISON — The Girl and the Motor Boat (Dramatic) ..1000
ESSANAY — Bill Bumper's Bargain (Comedy) 1000
KALEM — The Price of Ambition (Dramatic)
C. G. P. C. — An Episode Under Henri III (Dramatic).. 968
SELIG — His First Long Trousers (Comedy) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Gossip (Comedy) 1000
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1911.
EDISON — Love and Hatred (Western Drama) 1000
ESSANAY — The Outlaw Deputy (Western Drama) ...1000
GAUMONT— The Jesting Princess (Dramatic) 487
LUBIN — The Mexican (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — The Coward (American Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH — A Message from Beyond (Dramatic) .1000
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Battle (Dramatic) 1084
KALEM — The Luck of Reckless Reddy (Comedy) .... 1000
LUBIN — Aunt Jane's Legacy (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 45 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — The Coquette (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Her Cowboy Lover (Dramatic) 1000
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 1911.
EDISON — A Modern Cinderella (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY— He Fought for the N. S. A. (Dramatic) ...1000
GAUMONT— The Vagabond (Dramatic) 623
GAUMONT — A Trip on a Dirigible Balloon (Scenic).. 331
C. G. P. C. — Uncle's Money (Comedy) 1000
C. G. P. C. — Making Artificial Flowers (Industrial) ...1000
SELIG — Western Hearts (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Auld Lang Syne (2 reels) (Dramatic). .2000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1911.
EDISON — Logan's Babies (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE — An Eye for an Eye, or the Last Days of
King Henry III of France (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM — White Brave's Heritage (Dramatic) lOOO
LUBIN— Who Owns the Baby? (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — The Story of the Typewriter (Industrial) ...1000
VITAGRAPH— Arbutus (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER gth, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Trail of Books (Dramatic) 994
ESSANAY — Showing Uncle (Comedy) 400
ESSANAY— Gee Whiz (Comedy) 100
LUBIN — Jack's Umbrella (Comedy) 1000
MELIES — The Spur of Necessity (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Terms of the Will (American Drama)
PATHE — Review of the Paris Garrison (Military) 1000
SELIG— Old Billy (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER loth, 1911.
EDISON — The Black Arrow (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY — The Empty Saddle (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM — The Engineer's Daughter (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— The Bandit's Bride (Dramatic) 738
PATHE— The Astis (Acrobatic) 236
SELIG — Lieut. Grey of the Confederacy (Dramatic) ..1000
VITAGRAPH— Who's Who (Comedy) 1000
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER nth, 1911.
EDISON— Willie Wise and His Motor Boat (Comedy). 650
EDISON — Icebergs off the Coast of Labrador (Scenic). 340
ESSAN.A.Y— The Girl Back East (Western Drama) 1000
GAUMONT— The House of Execution (Dramatic) 787
GAUMONT — Manresa, a Spanish Town (Scenic) 200
LUBIN — The House that Jack Built (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Love's Renunciation (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH — An Aeroplane Elopement (Com. Dr.) . 1000
A SPEEDY TOPICAL FILM BY LUBIN.
The Lubin Company have released a film, showing the
daredevil automobile driving in the great Fairmount Park
Race when Erwin BergdoU in a 90 horsepower Benz ham-
mered around the famous Fairmount Park course of 202
miles at an average speed, for the entire race, of 61.25- miles
per hour, smashing the records.
It's a picture that shows the 19 racing cars, flying along
straight stretches, turning the famous Hair-Pin and Sweet
Briar curves at hair-raising angles, while an excited crowd
of 50,000 people lined the course and cheered their favorites.
The race was very close. Wishart, in a 90 horsepower
Mercedes, was only a minute or two behind BergdoU most
of the way.
Such famous drivers as Mulford, Zengle, Grant, De Palma
and Jagersberger are also shown in this film of a world
famous event in automobile racing.
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM— A LESSON.
A helpful and beautiful picture lesson in horticulture is
among the latest Pathe pictures. In a positively instruc-
tive manner the horticulturist takes a "cutting" from a chry-
santhemum plant, shows the method of "potting" same in
fresh soil. When the plant has grown and begins to bear
flowers the method of selecting the best ones and cutting
away the inferior ones is shown. It is also explained that it
is by this process that the large and beautiful blooms are
secured, as by pruning away the weaker ones the strength
is all given to the few rem.aining flowers, which as a result
are larger in size and richer in color; the lesson is an ex-
ceedingly valuable one, and in this manner well taught.
The development of the favored bloom is next shown, a
growth of six weeks being portrayed in two minutes; the
opening, growing flower, as it passes into the fullness of its
beauty is at once interesting, instructive and beautiful.
A RA-NA-POCUE IN 3 REELS
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
?oi
THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE
MARKS OF FLATTERY
THAT CAN BE PAID TO A MOTION PICTURE
MANUFACTURER. HAVE BEEN LAID AT THE FEET OF
THE PICTURE MAKER EXTRAORDINARY
AND BY THE MOST EMININT AUTHORITIES ON THE SUBJECT
HERE IS ONE SAMPLE
THE following paragraph is an excerpt from an article which appeared
on page 198 of the Moving Picture World, issue of October 21st.
1911, entitled "The Random Shots of a Picture Fan." :: :: ::
"// hurts tne and other fans as well to see a big, reputable film concern do any-
thing that at all looks like and approaches 'faking.' A short picture, recently released
and called 'Among the Japanese,' was incorrectly and misleadingly labeled. It should
have read 'Amonf^ the Japanese in Chicago.' 'Orientals tramping around the studio'
ivould haze been another good and appropriate title. It is impossible to take pic-
tures of Tokyo and Osaka in Chicago. The number of critical and sharp-eyed fans is
increasing every day and they knoiv enough to know that pictures of Japan should
be taken in Japan. P. !•."
The picture in question, "AMONG THE JAPANESE," zvas photographed in Japan, for the Selig Polyscope Co.,
by Prof. Starr of the Univ. of Chicago — and not one single inch of this film, except the announcements, was made
elsewhere.
fl'hen such authorities as the author of this article cannot distinguish between actual scenes from life, photo-
graphed in foreign countries, and scenes built and photographed in the Selig studios — when they believe that these
actual "scenics" are only Selig studio productions, and on the other hand mistake ScJig studio productions fi>r actual
taken-frotn-life "scenics" — then it is an assured and conceded fact that
SELIG NATURE REPRODUCTIONS
HAVE REACHED THE HEIGHT OF PERFECTION
THE HOUSE OF SELIG
STANDS PARAMOUNT AMONG MOTION PICTURE MAKERS
SELIG /SUPREMACY SPELLS SURE SUCCESS
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The Wheeler Slide and Its Making.
The sung slide is one of ihosc institutions in the entertain-
ment world which, although often prophesied out of exist-
ence, yet survives in undiminished popularity. When there was
some controversy on this topic in our pages two or three
years ago, it developed that the song slide was twenty or
thirty years old in this country. We who write this saw
colored slides projected, to which there was a vocal accom-
paniment, in the early eighties. The popularity of the song
slide, therefore, antedates even that of the moving picture,
which is a comparatively youthful contribution to the world's
entertainments.
When moving pictures were leaping into popularity it was
thought by many in the business that lantern slides for
Mr. DeWitt C. Wheeler.
amusement, educational and other purposes would cease to
be popular or to be shown. But the contrary is the case.
Probably more lantern slides are made and shown than ever.
The business of those firms who make it their aim to place
lantern slides on the market are largely increasing instead of
diminishing. One of the oldest firms in this country pro-
ducing colored lantern pictures for song slide purposes is
that of DeWitt C. Wheeler, of 120 East 31st Street, New
York City. The business was founded by Mr. Wheeler some
thirteen or fourteen j'ears ago and has always shown steady
progress in volume and quality of work.
The making of a song slide is an interesting department
of the industry with a method peculiarly its own. To fit
colored lantern slide illustrations to a song calls for a combi-
nation of qualities of an exceptional nature. In the first
place, you have to show an audience listening to the song
a series of scenes called up by the words which instantly
arrest attention and strike at the understanding of a popular
audience. The audience, in fact, has to see on the screen
that which was in the mind of the author of the words. It
comes to this, that the music of the song slide must in-
terpret by means of photography what the librettist had
in mind when he was composing the song. He must, in fact,
provide a series of scenes and situations just as the author is
supposed to have conceived them.
Whether it is actually done or not we do not know, but
we can quite conceive a song writer and a song slide maker
working in collaboration. It is a possible scheme and prob-
ably would produce good results.
Mr. Wheeler's skill in interpreting songs in the song slide
is tested out in a variety of ways. He has in his possession
a tremendous number of negatives which can be used for
supplying backgrounds for his posed pictures. He has studio
facilities for posing his artists. Or again he may, as some
song slide makers we have known do, go to nature; that is,
with the words of the song in his hand. He may lake artists
with him, pose them against suitable backgrounds in the
country or the city and thus obtain the basis of your song
slide. Posing, combination printing, printing in — these are
some of the devices available for the making of a suitable
song slide.
Of course, it has to be colored. On the occasion of a
recent visit to Mr. Wheeler's studio, we were shown speci-
men's of his song slides, which in beauty of coloring, inge-
nuity of work and cleverness of combination struck us as
reaching the ideal of this class of work.
The theme of the song, however uncommon, does net
seem to phase Mr. Wheeler. If the hero dives into the cold
ocean to resuce his lady love, Wheeler will illustrate it in
colors. Or possibly said hero may take a flight in an aero-
plane. The flight will be illustrated in the song slides. Ad-
venture, humor, pathos — all come alike within Mr. W^heeler's
deft handling. The handsome lover loves to perfection in
a Wheeler song slide; the pretty girl never looks so pretty
and pleading as she does in the same medium.
As we have said above, this is a unique kind of business
demanding unique skill in carrying it out. The making of
song slides with carefully posed figures and introduced ac-
cessories illustrative of dramatic action or sentiment or ad-
venture, calls for a combination of wonderful qualities.
Besides being a photographer and colorist Mr. Wheeler has
to exercise the art of stage director. He has to create and
to pose. Consequently the amount of real work that is put
into the preparation of illustrating a set of colored song
slides is really remarkable.
The Wheeler song slide is extant not only in the United
States and Canada and in other English speaking countries
but also across the -A^tlantic and Great Britain, where the
song slide is as popular as it is here. Moving picture exhib-
itors who include the Wheeler song slide in their programs
are always sure of obtaining an artistic product that satisfies
audiences. The beauty of the coloring invariably elicits
great admiration and the immense variety of subjects which
Mr. Wheeler and his skillful staf? handles evince a desire to
please all the demands of the song slide loving public.
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A CAIIMONT
KVKRY TIKSDAY
and SMIUDAY
AN I.CI.II'SK
KMKV
\M DNKSDAY
CURRENT RELEASES
Oaumont, Tuesday. Nov. 7
THE vagabond"
Drama. About 623 ft.
His nature is i-liungcd by kindness
and when ^'^'fi an opportunity he
hei-iimos a useful citizen
A TRIP ON A DI-
RIGIBLE BALLOON
DepictinK a sensational trip on the
French I)iriRil)le. "Adjutant-Vin-
cenot."
Eclipse, Wednesday. Nov. 8
AN EYE FOR AN EYE
OR
THE LAST DAYS OF
KING HENRY III OF FRANCE
llislorical I'raina. About looo fl.
Giving ten perfect scenes, showing
the execution of a plot against the
life of King Henrj- II I^ of France.
Oaumont , Saturday, Nov. II
The Hour of Execution
{A sl'jry 111 Kuman I'ldclu;. . /
Drama. (Col) About 787 //.
A thrilling story of two Roman
comrades, who show that they arc
faitliful to each other untr> death.
Manresa, a Spanish Town
I lillcloijUi. .,■,..,;.,• ^^At J I
Showing picturesque views in and
about .Manresa. a little village near
Barcelona, Spain.
.\dvance Announcements Free. Write to
GEORGE KLEINE
166 No. State St., Old No. 52 State St., Chicago, III.
LICENSED BY THE MOTION PICTURE PATENT.S CO.
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NOVEMBER 6th
THE COQUETTE
A Thrilling Episode in the lives of simple
fisher folk. A stirring tale of the sea told
in a graphic, gripping way. Length about
i,ooo feet. Code word: "Belabor."
WATCH FOR "THE COMING OF
COLUMBUS"— IT'S ON THE WAY.
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NOVEMBER 10th
LIEUT. GREY
OF THE CONFEDERACY
A stirring tale of guerrilla warfare. Another
one of those inimitable Selig war dramas.
Length about i.ooo feet. Code word: "Bell-
more."
That Gigantic Masterpiece, "The Coming of
Columbus," is on the way.
NOVEMBER 7th
Western Hearts
A dramatic epic of the Colorado foothills.
Length about 1,000 feet. Code word: "Belfry."
^»^ • '^th Old Billy
The true story of a veteran fire horse.
Another great Selig fire feature. Thrilling.
Book this sure. Length about i 000 feet. Code
word: "Belike."
"COLUMBUS" WILL BE IN 3 REELS.
SELIG
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Exhibitors Attention
THE HOUSE OF SELIG WISHES TO
SECURE EVERY EXHIBITOR'S NAME
FOR THE SELIG MAILING LIST SEND
IN YOUR NAME AT ONCE— DON'T
DELAY.
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21 East Randolph St.. Chicago, U.S.A.
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Correspondents are advised that no attention will be paid inquiries which
do not give the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the question as to whether or not they are married.
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Hany correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
"SCRIBE." — We cannot undertake to keep track of the names of the
meinlier.s of the French and Italian companies. Personalities are not made
go Important al)road and the Information Is not forthcoming when desired.
BEN W. — The Kellance company advises us that you probably have refer-
ence to Ml.ss Gertrude, and not Uuth. Robinson. She is a present member of
the Uellance company, coming to them from the Biograph, where she
occasionally played opposltes to Arthur Johnson. This would appear to
establish hor Identification. (2) If you will look over the files for the
past year, you will discover In the projection department, almost as many
remedies for condenser breakage as there are Issues. Wliat works with
.one operator does not apply to another, since room conditions are different.
^^■^ly not experiment with the most promising suggestions until you find
one that suits the conditions under which your operator works? There Is
no certain preventive.
"INDEPENDENT GIHL." — The question of Mr. Miller will be answered
later. (2) William Shay was the hypnotist, and Miss LucUlo Young the
girl. In "The Battle of the Wills," done by the I. M. P. company. (3)
Warren Kerrigan and Miss Pauline Bush generally play opposites with the
American company. (4) Later, (.t) Miss Julia M. Taylor was the Than-
houser Juliet In "Romeo and Juliet."
I. E. S. — The Bison company has not yet replied. (2) The Champion
advises that you have reference to Robert C. Thornby. He is no longer
with the company, having left last May.
P. Z. L. D. — ^Thls is hardly a matter to query the company on. but we
confess we shared your bewilderment when we saw tbe action to which
you refer. It is not improbable that the action led to a scene eliminated
from the final version to get the reel within the required thousand-foot
length. It not infrequently happens that a photoplay will run 1.40O to 1,800
feet In the rough and in the cutting to get it down to release length, some
of the continuity Is lost. We are of the opinion that tbe canoe in a later
scene was to be set afire and then adrift, but this is merely guesswork. The
"Story of the Films" does not offer any enlightenment.
GODFEEY — .\rthur Johnson was the singer in Lnbln's "The Actress and
the Singer." (2) He has not worked for the Imp. His previous connections
were the Biograph and Reliance companies. (3) The actress was played by
Miss Lawrence, who was with the Imp for a time. (4) Charles Kent both
acts and produces for the Vitagraph. (.5) Tbe Vitagraph studios are In
Brooklyn, on the line of the Brighton Beach road. The Edison studio is in
the Bronx, close to the Botanical Gardens in Bronx Park. The Lubin studio
is In Philadelphia. (6) No company will permit you to witness the making
of a photoplay. In many studios even the other players are excluded.
H. M. C. — Miss Gladys Fields generally plays opposites to Gilbert M. An-
derson In the Esanay Western pictures. (2) We have no Information as to
her matromonial affairs. (3) Menry Walthall was with Reliance last we
beard. (4) The story that Maurice Costollo is Insane is a new one. but
no more correct than the report of his death. He is working in the studio
and Is appearing now and then at receptions given in his honor by photoplay
theater managers. He had a reception in Brooklyn the 19th.
P. S. T. — Miss Mary Fuller was the Aida in the Edison production of that
opera. We cannot state the company playing in "II Trovatore" or "Faust."
These were Pathe productions made abroad. In no case were the casts
made up of opera singers. Why should they be?
B. H. Z. — .-Vugustus Carney is the Essanay's Alkali Ike. He has been with
the company for some time.
B. H. L. — Max Linder is not dead, but the Pathe company Is using more
.\merlcan productions and the French product is largely used for "fiiller" or
else is full reel stuff.
C. G. — You can mark a price on your scenarios or leave it to the company
to set a value. If the former, mark the price on the manuscript and do not
trust to a letter. (2) Send your script by mail. If it is so bulky as to
need expressing It is not a photoplay. (3) You can get back numbers
containing the articles on technique If you become a subscriber.
H. H. B. — Xo information as to ages, marriages or other purely personal
details is given in this column.
D. L. N. — The .American productions are made In the West. Warren Kerri-
gan plays most of the heroes. (2) The company has no Chicago studio that
we know of.
T. H. 6. — Most of the companies will sell you portraits of the leading
members of their companies.
S. C. E. — We think King Baggott quite as beautiful as you say he i»^
but we can"t tell you if he is married or not. William Shay seems to be the
other Imp player you speak of. William Shea Is a Vitagraph actor.
BESS. — Miss Lottie Pickford has not been with the Imp lately. She Is
now announced as a Vitagraph player. She Is the sister, not the daughter,
of "Little Mary."
B. C. H. — Regularity of features counts for more than coloring in de
terminlng the photographic value of a face. Other essentials are good eyes.
and a mobile month. Two little lines running from the base of the norsfrils
to the corners of the mouth, scarcely noticed In the eye. sometimes age a face
cnielly before the camera, and iiave cost more than one competent actress
her chance.
C. R. — "Smoke pots" are merely Iron pots filled with material giving off
a liense smoke, but It Is a generic term used for anything employed to pro-
duce the semblance of smoke. Steam Jets are employed and sometimes the
vapors of ammonia and muriatic acid. In the fire scene In Edison's "Ills
Misjudgment." the scenery was actually set on fire and washed down the
moment the picture making was over.
C. L. P. — The full cast of Kalem's "The Colleen Bawn" was published In
a recent Issue .■f the Moving Picture World. Look It up. Your second ques-
tion does not lie within our province.
I- P- F' — William Garwood was the lover in "Courting Across the Court."
It Is a Thanhduser film. We know no film of that title made bv the com
pacy yoQ mention.
V. L. P. — Herbert Rawlins played Count Dantes in Sellg's "A Craven
Heart." (2) Hazel Neason was the girl In the Vltagraph's "Cupid's Chauf-
feur." (3) Kenneth Casey and Adele de Garde are not brother and sister.
(4) A Biograph player, therefore, nameless.
0. F. S. — New York City parks are open to motion photographers who can
show permits, and we believe that the former city ordinance against the use
of Falrmount Park, Philadelphia, for Motion picture purposes, has been
repealed. (2) J. W. Morrison and Grace I^wls bad the leading parts in
"Over the Chaflog Dish." (3) Etienne GIradot played the burglar In "His
Bnrglar." He is tbe same who scored a hit as the original Charley's Aunt
in America,
H. C. H. — Frank Crane had the lead In the Thanhouser "Divorce."
E. G. — Charles Ogle played the title role In Edison's "The Doctor." Mabel
Trunelle was tbe fiance, and Herbert Prior and Miss Sawver tbe parents ot
the child.
F. F, B. — Miss Helen Davcniwrt was the would-be murderess In the
Reliance "Ever the Accuser."
W. H. T. — Owen Moore, King Baggott and George Tucker, were tbe men
who submitted to dental operations in "Tbe Fair Dentist."
S. E. T. — Francis Bushman and Dorothy Phillips had the leading parts in
the Essanay "Fate's Funny Frolic." (2) Augustus Carney was not in the
production. He Is not a member of that section of the company.
B. T. Y. — See answer to H. M. C. The desired addresses may be found in
the advertising pages of this issue.
JEAN. — The best way to get an autograph is to send a stamped and ad-
dressed envelope and a polite request in care of the company by whom the
player is employed.
E. 6. B. — Your question appears to deal with a purely local condition.
C. W. K. — Y'our letter does not make It plain whether you want to act
In the pictures or the picture theaters. If the former, address the companies
nearest you, enclosing photographs and stating experience. If you want the
photographs back, send return postage. Unless you can show experience It is
practically useless to apply. To obtain a position in a picture theater, apply
to the local manager. He may give you a chance to try your act if you have
one, and If you do well be can recommend you to the agent through whom
he does his booking.
P. G. E. — Mabel Normand was the Betty Id the Vltagraph's "Betty Be-
comes a Maid." She Is now with Biograph. (2) J. T. Carrigan and M'iss
Kathleen Williams played the part. (3) Will be answered later.
G. B, — ^There is no recent information about Miss I>eonard. Follow the
news columns of the paper. Her engagement will be announced when she
closes with some company.
See advertisement on page 346.
THE Mo\rxr. nrrrKiL auki.d
TWO
GREAT
REELS
Hands Across
the Sea in 76
40
GREAT
SCENES
HANDS ACROSS THl£ SI:1A IX '70 is iH)t a mere Ijattlc story extended to two rceln but reprcsenls
a \'critable Movini:: Color Pacfe of Bier Kvcnts, coverini:: the pcrifxl from '75 to the close of the war.
SOME OF THE BIG SCENES.
Washington Takes Command of the Army
Winter at I'allev Forge
Molly Fitcher's 'Well
Morgan's Riflemen
Franklin at the Court of France
Girls' Seminary at Chichester, Eng.
Montrax-ille Meets Charlotte Temple
The Heroism of Grace Deane
Attack on the Block House
Lafayette's Heroism
The Battle of Monmouth
Bloxcing Up the Breasttcorks
Farmer Brown and His Oxen
Before the Siege of Vorktown
The Battle of Yorktoicn
Montraz'ille Forsakes Charlotte
Arnold at West Point
Capture and Execution of Andre
Montraxille and Rochambeau Meet in Deadly
Combat
Surrender of Cornzvallis
A FEW XOTED CHARACTERS
Gen. Geo. Washington
Benjamin i'ranklin
Benedict .lr)iold
Major /Indre
Silas Deane
Grace Deant
Molly Pitcher
Farmer Broxvn
The /I
Iv.drf-citdou
King Louis XVI
The Queen
Marquis D' Lafayette
Count Rochambeau
Lord Cornwallis
Lieut. Montraz'ille
Fr'nate Jones
Charlotte Temple
I'arious Staff Oflicers. Infantry. Cai'alry,
Courtiers, Court Ladies and Attendants,
Indians. Hessians. Senwits at Mt. Vcr-
nnti ,
•tc. rtr.
IMPRESSIVE LINE OF COSTLY ADVERTISING MATTER
Perhaps the finest ever made for a picture. Exhibitors and Exchans:es are already extending con-
crratulations. One exchange orders in advance 520 sheets. One exhibitor will use 200 sheets. Every-
body enthused over this big film. Handsome Booklets, $7.50 per thousand, cash with order. Samples
of Posters mailed for 25c stamps.
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Some people whose honor plays second
fiddle to their money grabbing propen-
sities are trying desperately to market
what they want you to believe is
DANTE'S INFERNO
They are attempting to market unquestionably "DUPED"
films ---nondescript scrap that they have given names that
sound like HELL and PURGATORY. That's what
you get, too, but do you want it? The only genuine
productions of the DIVINE COMEDY (both Helios and
Milano makes) are owned exclusively in the United States
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the copyright law.
NOTE:— Officials of the department of
justice are now collecting evidence
against well-know n pirates who infringe
on the film "Temptations of a Great City. ''
Watch for the announcement of this.
FOR SALE, NOW
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NEW YORK CITY
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HELD UP HIS SCENAHIO.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir— I have read with considerable Interest the various letters by
Ut. Hall, Mr, KItcbell, and other scenario writers during tlfe past week,
and think juu should be thanked (or opening your columns to the writers
to register their "knocks" and their "boosts," and thus enabling them
to get better acquainted with one another. I think this acquaintance will
CTentually result In the formation of an organization of scenario writers
along the same lines as the Friars, the Press Club, the Authors, the Players,
«tc. When that happy time arrives, and I predict that It will be within
the next few years, scenario writers will enjoy the same rights as other
authors. They will be In a position to demand that their names be attached
to each flim sent out that they have written so that the public will know
who they are; so that the public can ask for and seek other pictures by
the same author If they like him, and thus enable him to build up a
reputation If be possesses the ability. Manufacturers will then have to
solicit pictures from popular authors at the latter's price, the same as
popular magazine writers are sought out by editors today. But such a
condition can only be brought about by organization and concerted action
led by authors of standing, like Mr. Hall and Mr. Kitcliell.
Before I close I would like to register a real kick and would feel much
Indebted to Mr. Man-About-Town If he can explain it away. Kecently
I submitted an mss. to a firm that has always returned unavailable
stories within four or five days. On this occasion the mss. was held five
or ilz weeks. I had visions of a sale when I read a review in the World
of a picture released by this firm utilizing the same theme as I employed.
My hopes then and there vanished, and sure enough the next day I re-
ceived a letter praising the mss. from the firm, but rejecting it because
they had just released a picture along the same line. Now, I don't want
to even insinuate that the firm used my Idea, but I claim that Inasmuch
as the firm already had Its picture ready or in rehearsal when tiiey received
my mss. they should have promptly returned my story instead of holding
It until they released their picture. I may be wrong, but it looked to me
as though they wanted to score a beat on the idea, so that my mss. would
be of little value to other manufacturers who might want to purchase It.
The story has been praised by other film-makers, but they all say that the
Idea has been used recently by this other firm, which places me some-
what In the light of a plagiarist. If the mss. had been returned promptly
before the other release, I could have disposed of It easily.
In reference to Mr. Hall's $90 scenarios and the ones Mr. Kitchell re-
ceived only $8 for, I think the rest of the writers would be much In-
debted to them if they made known who these films are, so that those
new to the game would know who to avoid and whom to try to do business
with.
Again hoping that we will see an organization of scenario writers in the
.near future, I am, respectfully, "A BOOSTER."
Brooklyn, N. Y.
"HER CRO'WTfING GLORY" IN BAD TASTE.
October 6, 1911.
Editor The Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir — Will you allow a "moving picture fan" to express an opinion
OQ a late Vitagraph film, "Her Crowning Glory?"
I think that the story is in the worst possible taste, and I know many
people who feel the same way, for it outrages every sense of justice and
decency.
Think of what It would mean to a woman in such a case — her one beauty
a mass of chestnut hair, curly — a true "Crowning Glory" — to be robbed of
that, and tell me if it is a fit subject for ridicule. Wliat kind of a man
would he be who would hold a mirror for her to see that she was shorn
of the one glory that had been her pride? What kind of a man to hold
the scissors that had cut her heart-strings as well as her hair; to taunt her,
call her a "hideous creature," and drive her out of his house without a
chance to hide the disfiguring stumps of hair? It was a disgusting exhibi-
tion for a man to make; It must be a "tough hide" that is not touched
"by such distress as that capable actress depicted.
The picture ought to have its logical sequel. In which that Imbecile
father would be defendant in a damage suit, and made to pay the plaintiff
about $25,000 as part compensation for her loss.
I noticed that whereas some of the other pictures had elicited applause,
"Her Crowning Glory," ended In absolute silence. Indeed the silence was
noticeable, and I heard many expressions of disgust later on.
What were the censors doing to put their approval on such a moral as Is
taught? The censors will not allow fight nor Beulah Blnford pictures for
fear the children will become depraved. Will not let us see a murder for
fear some hare-brained boy will "go and do likewise," nor a safe-blowing,
etc. — but what example does "Her Crowning Glory" set to our younger
folks? That it Is not only right to cut a woman's hair off while she
sleeps, but it Is a most laughable affair, and highly commendable, that
papa stands ready to reward the venturesome little girl, and every one
-else will regard It as very facetious, and she will be petted and patted
for her daring.
Oh ye censors! It is no harm for a child to sneak behind a sleeping
woman and steal her one pride and glory! only very funny, and papa
will play horse again! Yours very truly, HARRY F. CORBY.
36 Broad Street, New York City.
A PRAYER FOR RELIEF.
Lansing. Mich., September 25, 1911.
■Editor Moving Picture World, New York City:
Dear Sir — If you know, or have ever heard of anything that will take
■the place of an Illustrated song, I will consider It a personal favor, if yon
■will advise me what It Is.
If all the songs that are Illustrated are like those we have had, it would
: appear that the slide makers are using only the WORST they can find. Just
imagine torturing an Intelligent audience with such as "Der Deutscher Rag,"
"Love Me," etc., and why Good Reliable Publishers will let such Junk
■go out. Is more than I can understand, and any manager who has the nerve
to Inflict such stuff on his patrons, should provide his singer with a coat
of armor. Yours very truly,
H. r. FOWSER, Manager Taudette Theater.
AN INDIAN CBITICISES INDIAN PICTTTREB.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir — If the directors of the moving picture companies knew bow
foolish their women and girls look In the Indian pictures, with from one to
three turkey fcatliers stuck In the top of their beads, they would be more
careful. It certainly Is a laugh to see Alice Joyce, and others made up as
Indians, every person dressed the same with the same feather. Have lived
all my life In the West and worked for different picture men. The genuine
Indian women, there are many In this city who work for the picture. Have
been with them and we always laugh and think It a great Joke when we
see the leading girls In the pictures made up as Indians, with the chicken
feather In the hair. It Is funny, but they would all look much better
without them. The braves wear the eagle feather, one or two, after they
are braves, but they have to earn them. The chief and council-chief have
the war bonnet. Have also seen pictures with all the made-up Indian men
with big war, bonnets on their heads. Another big laugh, but don't think
the managers know this: if they did. they would do different. Then again,
they should get the real Indian people. There Is about a hundred men,
women and children In New York out of work most of the time, from the
reservations out West, and only a few of them get any work. Pathe and
Biograph use them more than the other companies, as they know Just how
to act and don't laugh all the time like some of the white men. Would
like to have you print this some time, as I think it would do some good.
Always get your Moving Picture World every week, and think it is a great
paper. Yours very truly,
JOHN STANDING HORSE,
Carlisle School. General Delivery, New York.
EXHIBITOR AND EXCHANGE SHOULD CO-OPERATE.
Salem, Ind., Sept. 24th, 1911.
To the Editor:
Dear Sir — A few days ago I was to meet the manager of the exchange from
which I get my reels. While waiting, I looked around, and, among other
places, in the Inspecting room. There I saw a number of girls, supposed
to be Inspecting films, but their minds and conversation were upon a
dance or a party they had been to the night before, and they did not look
at the reels except when one was broken. If there were torn sprocket
holes or bad patches they never bothered with them.
When bad reels are received by the exhibitor It is a question whose fault
It Is. It is either tlie fault of the exchange or the operator who ran it last.
Before I went to see this I always returned the reels as they were. If
broken. Most of the reels I returned in better shape than when I received
them. Now, if every manager would instruct his operator to repair the
reels before returning them, exhibitors would receive their reels in better
condition. The exchanges will not have to employ so many inspectors, and
It will save them money and they can save you money, and the reels will
be in better shape. It must be remembered that the only opportunity ex-
changes have to examine reels is about one hour per day. between 11 and
12. and it is impossible to repair many reels In that time.
I always caution m.v operator to take good care of the reels, as they are
very expensive. A reel is often sent to a theater for two to four days and
receives no care. Two or three other houses use this reel In the same
manner and what is the reel in about three weeks' time? A piece of Junk,
of course. Now, if every operator will take care and repair his reels,
we would all get reels In better condition, which, of course, will mean
better projection. Would like to read the opinion of others on this matter.
Ire main. Yours for success,
J. H. JAMES, Mgr.
ANOTHER GOOD OPERATOR DISCOVERED,
Editor The Moving Picture World.
Dear Sir: — Noticing "Similar Complaints" recently published through your
columns, I am taking this liberty of writing. While playing in Pittsburgh
this last week, I visited a little nickelodeon on Sixth Street — the Bon Ton —
and the way the pictures were being run certainly did appeal to me very
strongly. There were some clear, steady, flickerless and bright pictures be-
ing delivered. I never before saw a more perfectly bandied light — not a
"puff." "brown corner." "bottom" or a "ghost" did I see the five different
times I was in the house.
.At first I could not "get next" to the flickerless, soft eye-rcstlng effect
of the picture, but on being told that the curtain was of a pea-green color,
explained matters. Any operator who can obtain such excellent curtain
results is a credit to his profession.
With ,S years' operating experience. I can easily sit in the audience and
size up the operator, and I (eel safe in saying that Howard L. Butler (I
asked his name In view of writing this letter), the operator. Is, in my estima-
tion, worthy of the modest, but often used term, A-1 operator.
I am not writing this with the Intention of giving this poor unfortunate a
case of "swelled head," but only as a fulfilment of the old saying, "Give
even the devil his dues."
Yours respectfully, A PIONEER OPERATOR.
FROM A LADY SCENARIO 'WRITEE.
Editor of ifovlng Picture World:
Dear Sir: — I have noticed In several back numbers of the Moving Picture
World how quite a few scenario writers have aired their troubles and
grievances. In justice to the film companies, I wish to relate my experience.
Six months ago I was seized with the inspiration to write moving picture
scenarios. My experience was limited to the sale of three short stories. I
was a rank novice in the business, but meant to stick to It until I either
found myself unfitted for the work or made a success of It. I sent in my
first "scenario." It was returned. Again I attempted to get my work
before the producers, for I had been told by several literary people and
authors that my work was good. My scenarios came back to me and to my
great surprise and indignation I found that they had not even been read. I
was very generous in my criticism of the companies and their methods. My
next venture was sent to a compan.v In which a certain scenario editor evi-
dently felt sorry for me. He wrote me that my work was good, but that
I must first learn how to write scenarios before I expected them to be read.
I had been sending them in to the companies In short story form. So much
for Ignorance. Some will doubtless say that my mistake was inexcusable.
I profited by it, for I wrote to my friend. Mis Grace Gauntier, and asked her
assistance. She sent me a scenario outline which I studied (or three weeka
before I attempted another scenario. When It was finished and sent In,
three weeks later, I received my first check of $25.00. Sine then I have
devoted my spare time to scenario writing and in the four months that I
have learned how to write them, 1 have netted over $200 clear profit. Be-
sides this I have bought my own typewriter. I review every moving plctora
magazine and study tiie synopses, so that I am not sending In anything that
has been released. Every company that I have written for has treated me
with the utmost consideration. I too thought one of my scenarios had been
stolen, but afterward found thot It was merel.v a peculiar coincidence In
the similarity of scenarios. My experience has taught me to "look t>efore
I leap." Thanking you for your kindness and wishing you every success, I
am, respectfully, one of the little writers. MRS. S. J. N.,
Covington, Kentucky.
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NEW ENGLAND.
The Nicholas I'ouer C'<ini[>an.v, makers of the
famous No. u muvliig picture niaehiue, has ap-
pointed Mr. r. W. Sweet as special representative
for the New England states. Mr. Sweet reiwrts
a most Important Installation of the Number 6.
Mr. Claghorn, general secretary of the Koston
Vonng Men's Christian Association, has purchased
a No. 6. The machine will be used to give motion
picture shows for the L'nlled States soldiers at the
various forts In Boston Harbor, It Is always grati-
fying to mention these items, as they show that
motography Is being recognized as a great factor for
good. In fact, Mr. Claghorn remarked that the
mission of these entertainments was to keep the
men away from undesirable resorts.
Manager Frank Altman, formerly of the Scenic
Temple, Chelsea, Mass., opened bis .\pollo Theater,
Washington Street, Boston, on Columbus Day, Oc-
tober 12. When visited by the writer, the house
was Jammed and a good show of Licensed reels
was on the program. The house seats about 800,
and Is brand new from cellar to roof.
On Monday, October 9, the new Olympic Theater,
Lynn, Mass.. was opened to a business that must
be called phenomenal. It Is one of the finest and
most expensive photoplay theaters In this country.
On the opening day, many near-by managers jour-
neyed down to Lynn to see this bouse. Proprietor
Horsman and general manager Arthur Lord, showed
their appreciation by taking the "bunch" down to
Marblebead, .Mass. At the "King Solomon Club,"
the managers were regaled with a flrst-class lay-
out, consisting of everything to eat or drink.
Among those present were: Frank Howard, for-
merly proprietor of the Licensed exchange In
Boston: Charlie Hodgton. proprietor of the Princess,
Wakefield, .Mass.: tlie Ware Brothers, of Beverly,
Uass.: Sam Grant, general manager of the Gordon
Amusement Company: John Keen, of Salem; Felix
Alland and G. I. Appleby, both Boston managers.
The Puritan Theater. Boston. Mass., hopes to
open for the first time, iionday, October 23. MV.
Charles Heath is managing the house, which will
run Licensed pictures and vaudeville. The Puritan
Is a cosy theater on Washington Street, near North-
ampton Street. Mr. Heath is a well-known Boston
picture man, and should do well with his project.
Manager John Finn, of the Walnut Hall Theater,
Woburn, Mass., is certainly giving a big show
for the money. Four reels of Licensed pictures,
Taudeville and Illustrated songs, make up a pretty
good show for five and ten cents, and Manager
Finn Is making good.
The Scenic Theater, Hartford, Conn., is to move
to Asylum Street, and will take a building for-
merly a church. Strangely enough, the Scenic is
moving from a building on Main Street, which was
formerly a church. The change in location should
prove beneficial, as the new location is more
centrally located.
Mr. J. F. Kane, stage manager of the Central
Square Theater, Lynn. Mass., playing vaudeville
and pictures, was married on October 11. to Miss
Eva Corliss. .Mr. Kane will remain with the Central
Square, and was the recipient of many gifts.
The Fall River, Mass., Lodge of Elks, dedicated
their new building, and the vaudeville and picture
Interests of Fall River, helped things along. A
big show of vaudeville and pictures was given,
aided by Manager C. E. Cook. L. M. Boas and J.
W. Barry, all managing local houses. The enter-
tainment was voted a big success by the Elks.
Manager Arthur G. Pearson, wlio operates the
Odd Fellows Hall. SomervlUe, Mass., with trust
pictures and vaudeville, gave the employees of
the Boston office of the General Film Company a
big blow-out this week.
Manager H. F. Jackson, of the Bijou Theater,
and Cummiugs Theater, Fltchbnrg, Mass., has left
his theaters in order to attend to some business
out of the State.
Manager E. P. McCarthy opened his new photo-
play house In Springfield. Mass., and played to
big returns. The Star Theater, as It is naqted,
has an excellent situation on Elm* and Bartlett
Streets, and should prosper.
It Is rumored that the Gem Tlieater, Lynn, Mass.,
which has been dark for some time, will soon be
reopened to the public, with a program of photo-
plays and Illustrated songs exchisivelv.
-Manager Joseph Mack, of tlie Huh Theater. Bos-
ton, Mass., surprised local picture men by jumping
his house over to the Licensed side, after being
one of the leading exponents of the Sales Com-
pany for a long period.
The Thelma Theater. Bangor, Me., will be ready
for Its opening In about 4 weeks, if present plans
prevail. This ho\ise is located on Exchanse Street,
and will run Licensed pictures and vaudeville.
Mr. Pope rt. McKinnnn will run the house, and Is
also the sole proprietor. Mr. McKInnon has an
up-to date house and should prosper, as competi-
tion Is not too strong In Bangor.
John L. Fernando has had the plans for his new
photoplay theater. Waterbury, Conn., approved,
and expects to start building Immediately. The
bouse will seat about 4(X), and will be fireproof.
During the week of October 16. Dante's Inferno
was exhibited at the Cambridge Theater, Cam-
bridge. -Has."!. Business was unusually brisk, as
It always is during presentations of the wonder-
ful Inferno pictures.
A new picture theater Is promised at 530 Dud-
ley Street. Dorchester, Mass. Mr. John Williams
will own and manage the house.
The tenth week of the exhibition of the Klnema-
color pictures of the coronation has been reached
at Tremont Temple, Boston, Mass. No abatement
of Interest has been noticed, and It Is expected
that the pictures will be seen in Boston for some
time to come.
Columbus Day, October 12, proved Itself a win-
ner for local picture houses, all of which reported
the very best of pictures.
As there Is some controversy regarding the value
of using subjects of over 1,000 feet In length,
the writer Inquired of Mr. Lowrle, of the Beacon
Theater, Boston, as to how he found the "Two
Orphans," a .Sellg release. Manager Lowrle re-
marked that he was well satisfied and that In the
future he will exhibit all excellent reels regardless
of length. The "Two Orphans" made good In
the Beason, which seats 800. This is pretty con-
clusive evidence that 2.000 and 3,000 feet subjecta
are welcomed by exhibitors.
Putnam, Conn., is the possessor of a new theater
devoted to photoplays, that is one of the most up-
to-date in that State. The house has been named
the Orpheum.
The Acme Theater, Eastport, Me., is dividing
Its time between vaudeville and pictures and
regular road attractions. Manager W. A. Shea Is
finding that the photoplays are drawing very well
at the Acme, which Is a first-class house in all
respects.
It is rumored that Messrs. HIckey and Stock-
bridge, of Needham, Mass., are about to erect a
photoplay theater in that town.
Mr. Louis M. Boas, general manager of the
Marcus Loen enterprises in Fall River, Mass.,
namely the Savoy. Premier and Bijou, has again
left here for Berlin. Germany. Mr. Boas spent
the spring and summer "across the pond," In the
Interests of the Marcus Loeu people, and only just
returned home. However, he was called back, but
It Is expected that Manager Boas will return soon.
The Morton Picture Theater, New Haven, Conn.,
has had Its first opening, and reports big business.
The house is located centrally on the corner of
Church and Congress Streets. The house is first
class and entirely fireproof.
The Keith Theater, Campello, Mass., Is now
nearly completed, and expects to open early in
November. With a seating capacity of 1,000, and
a good bill of Licensed pictures and vaudeville,
there is no reason why the Keith should not prove
a success, as competition will not be strong. The
house Is new throughout.
On Friday evening. October 20, the Cummlngs
Theater, Fitchburg. Mass.. H. F. Jackson, man-
ager, exhibited moving pictures of the Ralney-Fol-
lette activities. These are the pictures taken by
Mr. Paul Rainey during his recent arctic expedi-
tion. With prices of from fifteen cents to fifty
cents, business was good, and Manager Jackson
again showed himself an astute manager.
Mr. C. L. Benson, who is connected with the
Premier and Bijou Theaters. Fall River, Mass., Is
on a honeymoon trip, which takes the bridal couple
to the West.
Messrs. Howard and Horsman. of the Olympic
Theater, Lynn. Mass., recentl.v presented their
general manager, Mr. Arthur Lord, with a solid
gold watch and a Masonic charm. The presenta-
tion speech was made by Mr. "Mike" R. Sheedy,
who came over from New York for that purpose.
The excellent opening of the new Olympic Is the
talk of Lynn picture Interests.
Mr. F. F. Proctor, who was contesting with Mr.
B. F. Keith for the Kelth-Proctor Fifth .\venue
Theater, was given the decision by the Portland,
Me., courts.
Mr. James H. Donovan, who was a partner In
the Woonsocket, R. I.. Opera House, together with
Mike R. Sheedy. has sold his share to Mr. Sheedy
and has also given up the position he held as
resident manager. Mr. Sheedy Is now the sole
lessee, and has Installed Mr. G. E. Hill, a well-
known theatrical man, as resident manager.
Mr. Torn Hennessey, the genial manager of the
Theater Voyons. Lowell. Mass., did a big business
with "Tlie Two Orphans." "Colleen Bawn" was
also used by the Voyons, and Manager Hennesse.v
remarked himself to be a firm believer In two and
three-reel subjects.
William Manning, connected with the Savoy
Theater, Fall River, Mass., has returned to his
duties after a trip with his bride.
The World in Motion Theater. Pittsfield, Mass.,
on Simday. Oct. 22. gave benefit performances for
the building fund of the Pittsfield Hebrew Alliance.
Sunday, October 29. will witness a repetition of
these benefit performances, which consist of Inde-
pendent pictures and Illustrated songs.
"Pop" Lubin was In Boston recently on private
business, but found time to drop Into the offices of
the General Film Company, where he chatted for
a moment with the local managers who were aboiit
the office. Mr. Lubln was told by the managers
that his product had advanced in great fashion.
It Is the truth to say that more first-run Lubin
reels are now exhibited In Boston than ever before.
The construction of automobiles was shown by
6. ,500 feet of moving pictures at the Clayton and
Craig schools. Boston. These reels are very clear
and should prove of great value to all interested
in the Industry of automobiles.
The Dreamland Theater, Boston, closed its doors
Monday night. October 16. for extensive altera-
tions and repairs. The house will reopen nearly
brand new. Competition In the vicinity of the
Dreamland has Increased of late, and the best is
needed for success.
The Williamson and Patch Amusement Company
will build a flrst'clasa photoplay theater on School
Street, Concord, N. H.
Another theater Is soon to be erected In Boston.
It will replace a building at 19 to 25 Harrison
Avenue, between Essex and Beach Streets. Plans
for the proposed house from C. U. Blackall, the
well-known architect, have been accepted, and
the foundation will be laid beginning early next
month. The property Is owned by the Ames estate,
and was formerly occupied by a Chinese restau-
rant and stores. A seating capacity of 2,000 is
planned for the new house. It will have an en-
trance on Beach Street. There have been several
Boston picture men after this property, but the
writer has been requested to withold the names of
the owners, which will be made known soon. Vau-
deville and pictures will be the policy
HENRY.
INDIANAPOLIS.
Representatives of organized labor have arranged
for the exhibition In this city of the film. "A
Martyr to His Cause." This depicts the scenes at-
tending the arrest of John J. McNamara, secretary
of the International Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers, who was to be placed on trial October
11, at Los Angeles. Cal., for complicity In dyna-
mite outrages. Half of the proceeds are to te
given to the McNamara defense fund, and a num-
ber of labor unions are buying tickets In $50 and
$100 lots.
F. J. Rembusch, George Rembusch and Grace Rem-
busch, have organized the Rembusch Amusement
Company, at Shelbyville, and will conduct a moving
picture theater In that city. The company has been
incorporated with an authorized capitalization of
$5,000.
The business of the Atlas Amusement Company
In this city, has just been Incorporated, with an
authorized capitalization of $10,000. R. G. Hessel-
denz, G. G. Schmidt and Mary E. Hesseldenz, art
the stockholders and directors. The company ope-
rates a moving picture theater, and dnring the
summer months, a large alrdome.
Martin J. Hyland, superintendent of police, has
ruled that theaters may not give performances on
Sunday, because there Is a city ordinance expressly
forbidding theatrical performances. He has ruled
also, that the Sunday performances at moving pic-
ture theaters will not be Interfered with. He says
the only wav these could be stopped would be under
the law forbidding one following his usual avoca-
tion on Sunday. He says he does not propose to
begin enforcing the law in question against moving
picture theaters, because it would be discriminating
in favor of others who follow usual avocations on
Sunday. . „ .
There has been introduced In the city council, by
Councilman George B. Rubens, an ordinance regu-
lating moving picture theaters and alrdomes. It
is provided the latter may be located only outside
the fire limits and that the walls must be of In-
combustible material and seats fastened to the
ground. The license fee for moving picture theaters
and alrdomes is increased from $2."; to $100 a year,
while machine operators must pass an examina-
tion before the building Inspector, electrical In-
spector and president of the city council, for wh;ch
a fee of So will be charged. Walls of moving pic-
ture theaters must be of noncombustible material,
and auditoriums, foyers and exits of fireproof ma-
terial. Besides the main entrance, there must be
an exit for each 200 of seating capacity. Aisles
must be three feet wide and rows of seats thirty-
one inches apart, measured from back to back of
seats. The seats must be eighteen inches wide,
and fastened firmly to the fioor. Standing In aisles
is prohibited, as Is the use of chairs or stools In
the aisles. .\n important feature of the ordinance
Is that vaudeville features are to be permitted,
provided curtains, scenery, wings or other com-
bustible properties are not used.
An unnsual case is on trial In the superior court,
where William Fox Is asking $10.0<X» damages from
.\lbert Worm because the latter permits a moving
plctnre theater to be operated In Worm's property.
Fox alleges the moving picture theater damages his
property. This Is the first suit of its kind ever
brought in this city.
Dallas Dyler has purchased, for JIS.OOO. the
property at 722-730 Massachusetts .\ venue, on which
he will erect a modern moving picture theater build-
ing, at a cost of about $1.^.000.
The Moving Plctnre Managers' .Association is
preparing a moving picture theater ordinance which
win be submitted to the city council, with a recom-
mendation that It be passed. In the near future,
.'^mong other things, the ordinance will provide that
light vaudeville features may he given In moving
plctnre tt'Caters. \t the present time vaudeville
is prohibited In such places, on the ground that
vaudeville constitutes a theatrical performance, and
that ft theatrical performanc" may be given only
In a building erected according to city ordinances
for theatrical purposes.
Tliere Is considerable agitation Just now against
overcrowding In moving picture theaters, ordinances
providing that aisles must not be obstructed in
any manner. Including persons standing. Inspect-
ors of the city bnilding depanment and State In-
spection department, are visiting moving picture
theaters each nie'>t. trying to obtain evidence
against overcrowding. The advisory commlsston
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alliuR on the mayor to gee that the ordinances in
.hl» respect arc eitforoed.
Oeortre W. Iliinniiiini, Mrs. J. W. Keubelt and
Do-uthy Uonnclle. have recently organized the
Oo. >n Gate Theater ('oinpiiny In this clly, and
will establish a moTlng picture and vaudeville
theater, to he known as the (iolden Gate, In South
Illinois Street, near Washington Street. The com-
pany has lieen Incorporated wltb an authorized
capitalization of $9.0oO.
William Tucker, who for some time has operated
two tnoTlng picture theaters In ShelhyvUlc, has
sold thorn to Kussell Forsler, of that city, and A.
K. Kelsey, of Muncle. Mr. Tucker Is looking for
an opening In Indlana[>olls.
A DioTing picture show Is being given on Sun-
day, at n. y. Keith's which, during the week, Is
a vaudeville house. A part of the Sunday proceeds
ar« given to charity.
CI,.\Ui;\Ci; L. CUMMINS.
LOUISVILLE.
The Novelty, on Fourth Avenue, between Green
and Walnut Streets, is being completed as fast
as possible. With M. Swltow at its head, one of
the finest theaters In Kentucky will begin opera-
tions. The Novelty Is Intended to live up to Its
name In the smallest particular, as the traditional
last word In photoplay bouses and their mainten-
ance win be incorporated Into It. It will repre-
sent an Investment of about $30,000. House Man-
ager Jacobstein, of the Crystal, another Falls
Cities house, said that the new establishment will
probably be opened during the first week In
October.
The Olympic Theater has Just been completed
at Brook and Market Streets, and Is now doing
business on a large scale. The house seats about
500 persons, and embodies the latest and best ideas
In theater construction, having half a dozen com-
modious exits, despite the fact that It was re-
modeled from an old building. The auditorium
Is square-formed and the seats have been set in
raised tiers so that every occupant is afforded a
clear view of the mirror screen. The exterior of
the theater Is handsomely finished In fresco, studded
with half-hidden electric lights, the outside color
scheme being green and yellow, with a big cres-
cent-shaped electric sign, reading, "Olympic,"
swung across the vestibule entrance. The Olympic
Amusement Company is the owner of the new East
&farket Street house, which cost about $1,'>,000.
Max I. Greenslein, a well-known Louisville at-
torney, announced last week that he has secured
a long time lease on a building at 226 West Market
Street. In the heart of the retail shopping district,
which will be converted into a handsome moving
picture theater in the near future. James H.
Button & Company, a realty concern, assisted in
securing the lease, and It Is the purpose of Mr.
Greensteln to erect a model photoplay house, which
will be in turn leased and operated by a syndicate
of Eastern moving picture men. .Toseph & Joseph,
architects In the Commercial Building, have been
engaged to draft plans for the new theater, and
the Injunction of Mr. Greenslein Is that no ex-
pense be sp.ired In preparing an establishment em-
bodying the most approved details of beauty and
comfort. The plans for the theater will be In
shape for the work to proceed In tlie near future,
«nd work upon the house will be rushed to com-
pletion.
The Mary Anderson Theater, one of the finest
houses in the South, and possibly the most popular
vaudeville house In Kentucky, started Its season
last week, under the management of the B. F.
Keith syndicate. The regular vaudeville bill Is
wound up with two reels of Keith's Special Day-
light Motion Pictures, which are proving to be
a magnificent wind-up for a high-class Show.
The pictures are thrown on a mirror screen, the
necessity of darkening the interior being obviated.
Irvln Simon, manager of the Princess concern,
went to New York City last week for a fort-
night's vacation. Incidental to his vacation Mr.
Simon pi'oposes to look up some new ideas in
photoplay and vaudeville acts for the Princess
patronage locally.
The repairs on The Broadway Theater, owned by
the Broadway Amusement Company, which was
damaged considerably by fire about ten days ago,
have been completed and the only remaining task
Is the installation of a new and larger mirror
screen, which will be completed by the end of this
week. Joseph Rteurle, a member of the company,
has returned from a business trip to Chicago.
The Broadway Amusement Company has secured
state rights for the exhibition of Pawnee Bill's
has sent them en tour through Kentucky with great
success. The reels are now on circuit through the
Blnegrass portion of the State, Lexington, Paris.
Versailles, etc., and are scoring a big hit wherever
they are produced.
A move toward a higher standard of excellence
In moving pictures, putting them on an educa-
tional Instead of a sensational basis, has been
started at Lexington. Ky.
I»nis Hayes, proprietor of a prominent picture
show house In Henderson, Ky., developed the
truism last week. tli;it the man behind the wicker-
work In the hox-otTicp, often gets a lot more than
he expects. Mr. Hayes was disposing of paste-
boards at the show one day last week, when some-
one passed an nniisunl half dollar to him In ex-
change for a couple of tickets. The coin was nn-
rionbtedly good, bnt Its date. IS.".."), caused Mr.
Hayes to pander and Institute research. He was
yesterday advised by the American Numismatic So-
ciety, that the 185.^ half dollar Is worth $2,500 In
coin of the day, as there arc only two halves of
this coinage In existence, one being possessed by
a grocer of Los Angeles, Cal. The value of the
coin does not exist In its unusual date, but In
the fact that hut two specimens of that coinage
are In existence.
Arthur Bloomfield, of Winchester, Ky., Is pre-
paring to Invest about $7,000 In an np-to-date
picture theater, having leased a suitable balldlng
for his enterprise. Plans for the new house are
now being prepared, and It will be erected as soon
as possible.
Dr. Fraser Williams, and others, of Lafayette,
Ky., have announced their Intention of establish-
ing a handsome moving picture theater in Cadiz,
Ky. Arrangements arc now being made to secure
a suitable structure and the, show will be In ope-
ration before long.
State Labor Inspector Pat Fllbnrn swore oat
warrants last week against James Bentley, man-
ager of the Savoy Theater, on the Bardstown
road, for employing Amy Leonard, 12 years of
age, at an amateur performance: against J. M.
Wentzell, proprietor of the Norman Theater, for
employing little Nellie McGill as an actress be-
tween film displays and against the parents of
the children involved In the case for permitting
their offspring to work while under the legal
age limit. The point which Is to be threshed oat
by the picture men at the trial of the cases Is
whether, according to Interpretation of the Ken-
tucky child-labor statute, the award of a cash
prize In an amateur theatrical contest to a child
below the labor age limit constitutes employment
of that child or not. There are several unusually
precocious youngsters In Louisville whose parents
take great pride In their histrionic ability and
enter them in every possible amateur contest.
The picture show managers want to know whether
the winning of prizes offered for superiority In
such entertainments is against the law or not.
A fire which Is believed to have been caused
by crossed electric wires In the scenery loft
lost week damaged the Broadway Theater, at
814 East Broadway, to the extent of $1,000. The
blaze started, luckily, when no one was In the
theater and consequently no one was Injured.
Stage settings, picture machinery and one of
the biggest mirror screens in the city, 12 by 16
feet In dimension, were destroyed along with a
portion of the rear of the structure.
According to Mr. Joseph Steurle, work of con-
struction upon the handsome Ideal Theater, which
will supplant the alrdome now In operation at
Twenty-third and Market Streets, will be com-
menced about November 1 by the Broadway men
and it Is expected that the theater will be ready
for business within sixty days afterward.
L. J. Dlttmar, of the ifajestlc Amusement
Company, and president of the KInemscolor Com-
pany, which holds State rights for the special
Coronation films In Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky,
has started upon the third highly successful week's
run of the colored Coronation views at the Shu-
hert Masonic Theater In this city. During State
Fair week the wonderfully colored films drew
capacity houses at every performance.
The Hipp Theater Company filed articles of In-
corporation last week at Jackson, Ky., Its pur-
pose being to establish and maintain moving pic-
ture houses In the eastern Kentucky city. The
new concern Is capitalized at $6,500. with the
following incorporators: J. E. Stivers, S. J. Craw-
ford and T. M. Davidson.
Ernest Peach and Sam Buchanan, of Nashville,
Tenn., have purchased the People's Theater build-
ing at Henderson, Ky.. and are installing neces-
sary equipment for an up-to-date moving picture
show, which win be put Into operation In the
near future.
Julius DeRose, who for the past two years has
operated a modern picture house In Pineville,
Ky.. has entered into partnership with J. D.
Holderman. superintendent of the Pineville I>ight-
Ing Company, last week to install and operate
a picture show In the Pineville Skating Rink
building. The project will he put through as
soon as possible.
C. 0. Brown, of the Taylor & Brown Amuse-
ment Company, of Big Stone Gap. Va.. recently
leased a two-story brick building In Mlddlesboro,
Ky.. and Is having plans drawn to remodel the
structure into an up-to date moving picture the-
ater. Every modern convenience will be pro-
vided, and work upon the house will be rushed
so that It can be opened to the public as soon
as possible.
Manager A. K. Blelch, of the Alrdome Picture
Tlieater. In HopklnsvIUe. Ky., sold one of the
Alrdome picture machines last week to a com-
pany in Lafayette, Ky.. who are planning the
immediate establishment of a moving picture em-
porium. Mr. Blelch Intends to procure a larger
and more Improved line of equipment to supply
the demand for high-grade service at the Hop-
klnsvIUe Theater.
G. D. GRAIN, JR.
has decided to Install a moving picture show, to
be used In the opening exercises.
Moving pictures as an aid in audal center work
ill school building, were endorsed by George H.
Klwell, president of tlie Minneapolis Board of Eda-
catlon. before the Eleventh Ward Improvement As-
sociation. Well selecteil films, he declared, given
at these social meetings, not only would cultivate
a taste for better things, but eventually would
bring a higher standard of pictures to the theaters.
Several shows visited by him. he stated, had not
a single fault, but others were too dark and offered
suggestive pictures.
William C. Schmidt, of St. Paul, Minnesota,
chanced to be In Monroe. Wisconsin, when a train
was wrecked near that place, and secured a loa(
strip of film, showing the results of the disaster.
Having a slide "Keep Your Seats: No Danger,"
within reach of the operator Is said to have pre-
vented a panic In the Madison, Wisconsin, theater.
Some one tipped over a fire extinguisher at tbe
front of the stage, it Is reported, and alarm wsf
given, but the slide was slapped In and ord»r
restored.
"Stage robbery, train robbery, another stage
robbery, another train robbery and the Northfleld
bank robbery, follow In rapid succession. The
chase by the posse out of Northfleld, looks as
tliough the pictures had been taken on the balf-
mlle track at the state fair grounds. The women,
who arc made to stand with uplifted hands while
the train robbery is in progress, show that the
styles of millinery have not changed nearly *o
much as the modiste's assert they have. Alto-
gether, besides being bad - morally, it is a cheap
and poorly made film."
At the Instigation of the Women's Club of
Faribault, Minn., the mayor and police stopped
the show of the .lesse James pictures.
Alderman Carl Minkley. of Milwaukee. Wis., has
Introduced an ordinance Into the City Council bar-
ring children of school age from attending mov-
ing picture shows between the hours of 8 A. M. and
4 P. M. on school days. The suggestion came
from a truant officer, who declared tliat many chil-
dren sta.ved out of school to see the films.
The ordinance pertaining to theaters. Including
fixing of license fees, probably will be revised
at Minneapolis. Minn. The fire department com-
mittee wishes to be made a member of the com-
mittee dealing with moving picture theaters and
the cit.v engineering department believes It should
have something to say regarding their construction.
No moving picture advertising was carried In
the Model edition of the Bremerton Washington
Search Light, which Rev. R. Livingstone Wolfe
was to edit for a week. In explaining his ob-
jections, Mr. Wolfe declared that the straining
of the eyes to watch every movement of the
pictures on the screen injured the retina and the
effect Is exceptionally bad on the eyes of young
children. He declared that the majority of the
scenarios depicted dime novel tales and that many
people wlio would not continue to look on the In-
side covers of a "Diamond Dick," are regular
patrons of the picture playhouses.
John Collier, before the first annual Conference
of Civil and Social Development, at Madison. Wis.,
October 26, will take the position that It Is aa
absurd for a public school not to take advantage
of the motion picture improvements as It would
be for them not to use the products of the print-
ing press.
Captain George Sinclair, of the North Side
Police Station, at Minneapolis, Minn., allowed the
"James Boys" pictures to be shown only one night
at the Northern Theater, 404 Twentieth Avenue,
N. The Minneapolis .Tou[;nal has looked over the
dust-biting film as follows: "From the time the
gang forms until the 'last stand' Is made, the
film shows a waste of gunpowder that would stock
the arsenal of a third-rate nation. By actual
count thirty 'bit the dust.' A section of the film
Is labeled, 'even the outlaw enjoys recreation,'
and then follows a bar-room dancing scene. The
almost numberless changes of horses and the fact
that the gang goes through it all without even
a change of shirts, tends to show that the strenu-
ous life is not entirely of this day.
In the Northwest.
The congregation of tlic Snminy schoi'I at Plym-
outh Congregational church, Seattle. Washington,
In the Southwest.
Richard A. Healy, proprietor of the new Healy
house, at Fort Worth. Texas, is said to have
canceled the films, "The James Boys In Missouri,"
when he learned they did not get by the Dallas
Board of Censors.
In the Southwest, moving pictures seeking to
prevent and eliminate tuberculosis, will be shown
at an exhibit of the Committee on Prevention of
Tuberculosis and the I'nlted Charities, at the State
Fair, at Dallas. Texas.
.•\n ordinance has been Introduced In the city
council of San Antonio, Texas, regulating mnslc In
moving picture shows. No musical Instruments
must be played at the entrance, in the foyer, or
within thirty feet Inside the lobby, or on the side-
walk adjoining the theater. No loud music may
be played, no loud or vociferous language is per-
mitted." A fine of S5 to $200 is prescribed. The
ordinance has been held up.
tinder the State law of Kansas, mayors are per-
mitted to act as censors of pictures.
A. H. Simmons, of Houston. Texas, is planning
a $60,000 theater on North Broadway, In Oklahoma
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The New stute Amusement Company ba« been
Incorporated at Oklahoma City, Ukla., witb a cap-
ital stock of $10,UOO. The incorporators are: Ben
Greeuhoixl. A. L*vlue, A. J. Meiulnger, all of Okla-
buiua City.
MoTliig picture shows are a feature of the minia-
ture Trinity Play I'ark in Dallas. Tex., as shown
In c-onnectlou with the Child Welfare exhibit under
the aus|ilces of the Texas (_k)ngres8 of Mothers at
the State I'alr at Dallas. The Texas Congress and
the United Charities also conducted an educational
uioTiug picture show during the fair. The best ways
«jf prevention and cure of tuberculosis and methods
for obtuliiiiig pure milk and riddlug the comiuuulty
of flies and disease were shown.
Twelve moving picture shows in Dallas, Tex.,
were ordered re-wired by the city electrician.
The Scout Younger Film Producing Company has
been Incorporated at Shawnee with a capital stock
of $3.Dt>0, The Incorporators are: Scout Younger,
Tulsa; L. C. Humphreys and D. C. Burkett,
Shawnee.
IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
Manager Gus Cook, of the Star Theater, St.
Charles. 111., recently turned over his theater for
one night to the St. Charles boat club, a benefit
performance. The regular moving picture pro-
gram was supplemented by musical features and
local cartoon slides.
Fred E. Carpenter and others plan to erect a
$100,000 vaudevllK' theater on North Main Street,
Hockford, 111., it is reported.
Manager Alger, of the Crystal Theater, at Pax-
ton. 111., recently offered the Paxton band as an
attraction. Locating a band at a small theater
ordinarily is a problem, but here the seats were
arranged In the rear. A new operating room is
being built In the Crystal, the lobby redecorated
and the ventilation plant improved.
A movement Is said to be on foot in Peoria, 111.,
to reduce the annual moving picture license from
$200 to $50. A resolution was introduced before
the city council asking that the city attorney
prepare a new amendment to the ordinance regu-
lating places of amusement. This change, it is
said, contemplates licensing small theaters ac-
cording to their seating capacity. The fee re-
cently was raised from ?50 to $2i)0.
R. S. Hopper, manager of the Lyric Theater, at
Freeport, 111., has purchased a theater at For-
rester. 111., and will run pictures.
Manager W. M. Sauvage. of the Lyric, at Albion,
111., has Installed a mirror screen.
Litchfield, 111., claims the distinction of having
a one-armed bill poster and moving picture ma-
chine operator. C. E. Gilpin posts bills in the
daytime and a night has charge of the machine
In a Mount Olive. 111., picture show.
Two ten-year-old lads of Elgin, HI., held up a
girl, accordlug to the local papers. By the time
It got into the telegraph news, moving pictures
were blamed and it went the rounds of the State.
This leads the Kewanee Star Courier to remark,
editorially: "Of course, the pictures may have
been to blame. In a measure. And It Is to be
hoped that by and b.v the general quality of the
pictures ma.v be improved, so that old and young
may learn something useful from them and may
get some real benefit. On the other hand, per-
haps a seance In the wood-shed would make a still
deeper Impression upon the two young robbers,
than would an.v pictures that were ever pro-
jected upon a screen. And after that seance, they
would be perfectly immune and could be exposed
to pictures of robbers without the slightest danger
of catching the disease."
A special committee from the Jerseyville Illi-
nois city council visited the building, which is
being remodeled by Zed Reddish, and disapproved
of the plan to build an addition of wood and the
u«w structure will be of either granite blocks
or brick. The committee also visited the airdome
and found that the girders In the roof were In
a very dangerous conditlou and declared that
the.v should be removed.
The Powell-Croak .Amusement Company, of
Oklahoma City, has been Incorporated. Capital.
$10,000. Incorporators: B. H. Powell, Edward
Croak, and Mary L. Powell, all of Oklahoma City.
The Panama Amusement Company, of St. Louis,
Mo., has been Incorporated. Capital stock, fully
paid, $30,000. Incorporators: G. W. J. L. and
F. J. Hollocher. G. W. Jackson, H. G. KruU,
A. T. Weber. William Gotch. 3.'> shares each: D.
Morehead. 5 shares; A. F. Weber, S. S. Slater.
50 shares; to conduct and operate music halls and
places of amusement.
Fire Prevention Association, according to press
reports, Russell Moore, chairman of the commit-
tee, and deputy Inspector of the Michigan Inspec-
tion bureau, reported to have found considerable
fault with the operating rooms. Openings for plt-
tures and the operators' lookout were declared
to be lacking automatic shutters, as also were
the doors leading Into the room, and new booths
were found with ventilating apparatus through
which smoke and vapor may pass In case of fire.
Charles Y'ates, who owns the airdome at Tay-
lorvlUe, 111., has rented the Brockamp Building
and will use it for a moving picture show.
The Moline Amusement Company, of Moilne, 111.,
has been Incorporated with a capital stock of
$2,4o0 to operate places of amusement. The incor-
ixjrators are W. J. Talty, L. K. Cleaveland and
it. I. Stanley.
A. Padevic has leased Baldwin Park, at Quincy,
111., for three years and will have charge of all
amusement features.
P. K. White has repurchased the two Collins
Street theaters. Kexstone I and Rexstone II In
Joliet, 111., from Eugene Vasevery.
James J. Moran and others are building a new
vaudeville theater at Water and Front Streets,
Decatur, III.
The Illinois Electrical Advertising Company has
been formed by four young men of Freeport, 111.,
and will make a tour showing moving pictures
and advertisements of local merchants.
Mrs. P. G. Welting, of Worcester. N. Y., will
erect a $10,000 opera house at Toledo, Iowa.
The Vaudette. South Fifth Street, Springfield,
111.. W. W. Watts, proprietor, is making more
seating room by adding overhanging balconies on
both sides. This place is enjoying an unusually
good business.
J. J. BelUy has resigned his position as super-
intendent for the Hapgood Plow Company, at Alton,
111., and will devote his full time to managinf
the Princess Theater, a moving picture house.
William Peterson, son of a moving picture man
of Bloomington, 111., took one of his father's ma-
chines and films and gave four shows at the high
school for the benefit of the school publication.
The films shown were "The Freedom of Slaves in
the South," "Enoch Arden," and "Maude Muller."
J. U. Trowbridge, Lebanon, Ind., although 82
years old, never saw a show until he witnessed
moving pictures of the work on the Panama Canal.
Sororit.v birls at the University of Iowa will not
be allowed to accept Invitations from young men
to attend theaters and moving picture shows on
Sunday nights. Neither will they be allowed to
go on Wednesda.v nights, unless there is an unu-
suall.v good attraction.
Conrad Striewing has purchased the Nasawan
photoplay theater, at Decatur, III., and will elimi-
nate the illustrated song, adding another film.
He has taken a five year lease on the building
at Water and William Streets. The name of the
place will be changed to the Crystal. Marlon
Slater is the new operator, succeeding Martin
Pensinger. who has taken a position in Omaha.
Morton P. Harve.v, who sold the Nasawan. will
now have exclusive charge of the corner where he
will sing. F. H. M.
PITTSBURG.
At a meeting of the Exhibitors' League it was
decided to retain Mr. Jos. Thompson, of Beaver
Falls, Pa., as attorney. Also to commission Mr.
Fred J. Herrington, the president of the organization,
in the double capacity of president and state or-
ganizer.
Under the auspices of the Exhibitors' League, a
demonstration of the comparative safeness of pres-
ent day moving picture houses was given at the
Coliseum Theater, on Southern Avenue. At this
demonstration, a whole reel of film was burned be-
fore the gaping eyes of more than 500 spectators.
Mr. Herrington. the owner and manager of this
photoplay emporium, invited the burgess of the
borough and surrounding boroughs and the council
of the boroughs, and It is gratifying to say that
all were satisfied by the demonstration, except, of
course, a limited number of the juvenile audience,
who came in to see a fearful explosion, but stayed
to see on'y smoke. It is expected by the League
to demonstrate another exhibition of this sort at
the Olympic Theater, on Fifth .\venne. In the near
future, for the benefit of the Mayor of Pittsburgh,
the Council and the newspaper men.
Mr. G. W. Smith, proprietor and manager of
Smith's Theater, at 4909 Second .\venue. is offering
his services as constable to Ha^elwood, and Is
respectfully soliciting votes. Smith's Theater, by
the way. Is a dandy little house. The seating ca-
pacity is about 270. The projection equipment
meets with all the requirements of the law and
good projection. Two reels of pictures, an or-
Oiestra. and a really good illustrated song by Mr.
Jimmie Smith, with now and then an accompani-
meit by his sister, form the program for a nickel.
Two moving picfnre lenses were stolen from the
operating room of The Minerva Theater, at No. 19
Fifth .\ venue, and the management would greatl.v
appreciate Information of the Identity of anyone
t'ving to sell these lenses to an exhibitor. Anv
cine concerning the recovery of these lenses will
be appreciated also by the Pittsburgh Photoplay
Co.. at 412 Ferry Street, or the Moving Picture
Fx'ihitors League of Pennsylvania, at Roberts
Building, Pittsburgh.
This month there have been three new additions
to the Pittsburgh moving picture circles, namely:
The Doris Theater, 827 Woofl Street. Wilklnsburg.
-Mr. J. W. Hunter, Mgr. : The Pitt Theater, at
0012 Penn .Xvenu.-, E. E.. waere the old Lyric
Theater used to be. Mr. Mills is the manager of
the Union Theater, on Smithfieid Street, near
Seventh Avenue; The Union Amusement Co.. man-
agers and owners. .All these theaters have flocked
to the Independent standards, using Pittsborgli
Photoplay service.
Mr. I-elgh Hunt has been promoted as chief
shipper at the Ind. Film Excliange since Mr. Fred
Lacy has severed his connection with this concern.
Mr. Lacy will keep himself in trim in the capacity of
the manager of his two theaters. The Peerless
Film Exchange, consider themselves very fortunate
since the addition of Mr. Charlie Donahue to the
staff as night shipper. Both the Independent and
Photoplay offices have undergone various Improve-
ments in both system and personnel.
The Kalem three-reel "Colleen Bawn" was ex-
hibited to a very large and audience at the Arcade
Theater on Fifth Avenne.
Mr. Demas. of the Minerva Theater, on Fifth
\venue. has shown himself a very enterprising
manager In everv way. His wideawakeness was
shown when he exhibited as a feature, "The
Rosary," on the same week the theatrical show of
the same name was being shown at the Lyceum
Tlieater.
The announcement that the Men and Religion
Movement In Moilne. 111., was after 2,000 sig-
natures to the petition asking that the moving
picture shows be closed on .Sunday developed
that the public has an interest in the photoplay.
Rev. C. A. Lincoln, pastor of the First Congre-
gational Church of Moline. visited every one of
the theaters and declared that he had not seen
one single film that he would class as unclean.
He admitted that he found some things that con-
vinced him there was room for improvement and
some pictures that might be omitted with ad-
vantage to morals, but none he saw had a tend-
ency toward Immorality. "The shows seemed
to be composed of an average lot of films, too.
It is said one or two of the films shown appear
to be uplifting and helpful. Most of the moving
picture dramas have the right moral emphasis.
The love scenes are somewhat too numerous, pos-
sibly, and some of them are somewhat silly, but
there was nothing really offensive. Among the
educative films displayed was one showing the
real life activities of the Boy Scouts of America.
They were shown at work In the woods, giving
first aid to the Injured, saving near drowned,
marching and practicing signal work. Some^ pic-
tures contain valuable educational features."
Commenting on this the Moline Mail says:
"But Mr. Lincoln to the contrary notwithstand-
ing, parents should see to it that their children
are accompanied by persons in whom they can
place their confidence when they attend these
shows. It is not believed there Is an Immoral
show given in any of the houses of Rock Island
or Moline. at the same time no one knows where
the suggestiveness of some of the films may
lead. When children are accompanied by their
parents to the pictures the evil tendency loses
its effect. No one can be too careful in guard-
ing their children."
George A. Dehl. said to be a pioneer moving
picture house manager In Moline. promised to
present $500 to the city hospital if he could not
produce films that have the best sermons beat.
"I make the proposition to the clergy," he said,
"that they bring the Rev. Billy Sunday to Moline
and have him preach the best sermon in the list,
and that they bring a great temperance lecturer
here and Instruct him to make his best effort.
When they are through and departed, I will put
on two reels of film in my moving picture house,
and if the public does not vote one of them a
greater temperance sermon than the speaker de-
livered, and the other a greater religious appeal
than the address by the Rev. Mr. Sunday. I will
give $500 to charit.v — the city hospital, for In-
stance. The temperance picture I refer to la
'The Drunkard's Reformation' the religions pic-
ture is entitled 'The Resurrection.' The former
is a great moral lesson, the latter is foutwled on
the book by the immortal Count Leo Tolstoi."
Other moving picture managers in Moline de-
clare that they are not relying entirely upon the
National Board of Censorship, but are watching
closely local sentiment and cutting out portions
of film which might prove objectionable.
One manager who said that he had cut out
two hundred feet was asked by a reporter the
nature of the pictures. The manager replied:
"The pictures were those of some Arabian women
dancing in their native costumes, and, though,
such dances are often seen at high class opera
and in first class theaters, I removed the objec-
tionable portion rather than have any question
raised." EDDIE WHEELER.
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A WORD IN SEASON TO EXHIBITORS
The New Feature Film, consisting of two or
more reels, goes much better with a lecture. The
sound of a pleasing and trained human voice is
doubly welcome when it helps your patrons to un-
derstand better and to enjoy more. In some places
the lecture will be a novelty. The feature film,
being a novelty too, needs both introduction and ex-
planation and the lecture will supply both very ac-
ceptably. Wherever tried the lecture has been
found a ready means of attracting the best class of
patrons and putting more money into the box of-
fice. I supply — without extra charge — advertising
copy for the press or for special folders, telling all
about your feature film and the jwpularity of the
lecture. It makes good advertising. Below is a
list of feature films, on which I lecture or for
which I will supply printed lectures at reasonable
rates :
"The Passion Play" (Pathe) in 3, 4 and 5 reels.
"The Inferno of Dante" (Milano Films), 5 reels.
"The Crusaders or Jerusalem Delivered" (World's
Best Film Co.), 4 reels.
'The Two Orphans" (Selig), 3 reels.
'"Foul Play" (Edison). 3 reels (full lecture
printed in Moving Picture World).
"Enoch Arden" (Biograph), 2 reels.
Coming great features are Pathe's "Hunchback of
Notre Dame," adapted from the story of Victor Hugo;
Milton's "Paradise Lost," 3 reels, by the Vitag;raph Co.;
"Zigomar," 3 reels, a very fine Eclair production; "The
Black Arrow." by the Edison Company, adapted from
the story of Robert Louis Stevenson; "The Discovery
of America." by the Selig Company. I am booking
engagements for these features now.
W. STEPHEN BUSH-Moving Picture World
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Licensed Film Stories.
ESSANAY.
HE FOUGHT FOR THE U. S. A. (Nov. 7).— Tlu-
■cene of tbis story is InUl on n plantation of a
wcaltUy Southerner In Virginia. I'rank Laiigdon,
a young Southerner, la In love with Virginia Ran-
dolph, while his brother Bob, Is infatuated with
Virginia's sister. War Is declared between the
North and South, and while Bob and his father are
faithful to the South, Frank declares he will fight
for the North. Branded a traitor by Virginia,
Frank Joins the Northern army. Later, made a
Lieutenant, be meets his brother on the battle field,
saves the latter's life, but pursues htm with a
squad of foot soldiers to the old Southern home,
near which the engagement took place. Virginia
hides Bob and when Frank enters she begs him to
spare the younger brother. F^ank finally consents
to do so, but under the Impression that Virginia
loves Bob, writes his former sweetheart a note.
In which he expresses his hope that she and Bob
win be happy together. Not until after the war,
when Frank returns, does he learn that Virginia
has always loved him, while Bob has become en-
gaged to Virginia's sister.
SHOWING TTNCLE (Nov. 9).— Uncle Bill comes to
the city and is lavishly entertained by his young
city nephew, Charley. Uncle is very much im-
pressed by the greatness of the city and with the
myriad of Its inhabitants. They are discussing
curiosity when Charley, Just to show his uncle how
curious city people are, tells him to cross the
street and he will lay on the sidewalk as though
dead. It Is soon circulated that a crazy man Is
loose and what Charley gets from the crowd and
the cops Is sufficient to land him In the hospital
and to swear oft all public demonstrations In the
future.
GEE WTUZ (Nov. 9). — Jim Souser's wife is In
the country and Jim, as may be imagined, has
made the best of her absence and has had a right
royal time. One morning after an all night party
in the front parlor, Jim receives a telegram saying
his wife will be back some time during the day.
.Tim then remembers all the things he has and
hasn't done since she left and finds that the ferns
have dried up to tinder and the goldfish in the
waterless Jar crumble to powder in his hands. He
then has a time in getting duplicates of the ferns
and the goldfish, but wifey never suspects when
she Inspects the house.
THE EMPTY SADDLE (Nov. 10). — Wlien war Is
declared between the North and South, John bids
his sweetheart Mary good-bye and goes to the
front, where he Is given scout duty. John carries
^vlth him a small locket given by Mary, and In
a skirmish with a number of Confederate scouts,
the locket saves his life. The next day in battle,
John, 'riding his faithful horse Billy, Is mortally
wounded in saving the flag from the Confederates.
Alone on the battlefield, old Billy guarding over
hlmi John detaches the locket from his neck and
slipping it on Billy's bridle rein, tels him to go
to Mary. Mary alone, waiting in anxiety to hear
from John, is on her knees praying when the old
horse runs up. The empty s.iddle and the locket
tell the story and the girl, again dropping on her
knees, murmurs. "Thy will be done."
THE GIRL BACK EAST (Nov. 11).— Tom Gray
and Jack King are prospecting together In the
West. One day they receive a letter from Dorris
Dean, a girl wliom they both love, asking one of
them to come to her assistance, as she is In
trouble. They toss a coin to see who shall go. and
Jack wins, but later, knowing that Tom will never
recover from the blow, he leaves a note telling the
other that I'e will give up all claims to the girl
and that Tom should go back. Tom sees Jack leav-
ing tlie house and thinks he is going back East. In
his Intense Jealousy he shoots Jack from behind,
but wpunds liim slightly. Deeply repentant when
he learns of Jack's former sacrifice, he urges Jack
to go back and Jack consents to do so. The boys
exchange guns as tokens of remembrance and It
Is then that he learns that It was Jack who shot
him. At first moved to have revenge, he later
stippresses the desire and goes on to the girl back
East.
that he hits the ground, a messenger arrives, telling
him that the absconding banker has been arrested
and that his money will be returned. Consti-rna-
tlon reigns, as may well be supposed, and Whiffles
finds great pleasure in witnessing the discomfiture
of his mercenary relatives.
C. G. P. C.
UNCLE'S MONEY (Nov. 7).— Mr. Whiflles, a
wealthy old gentleman, living in the rue de Jerusa-
lem, Is importuned by his niece and nephew to some
and spend the rest of his declining years with them.
But Mr. Whiflles is having far too good a time to
accept any such Invitation, particularly when he
knows that friends niece and nephew are badly In
need of funds, and evidently have designs on his
exchequer. Just after he refuses their request, he
learns that Mr. Ilyfln Nance has absconded and
his funds are now a minus quantify. Hastily re-
calling his loving relatives, he tells them that he
has decided to accept their Invitation. In their
country homo things run along smoothly and uncle
Is very well cared for until they discover that his
securities, safely locked away In his safe are
nothing more than packages of newspapers — then
thev throw uncle out. Almost at the same moment
SELIG.
THE COaUETTE (Nov. 6).— Hugh Malnard, a
big. strong fisherman, and Ida Darrow, the pretty
lame girl, become much attached to each other.
Mabel, who is called "The Coquette," Is rescued
from a shipwreck by Hugh and Bob Darrow, Ida's
brother. The newcomer is taken into the Darrow
home, and Bob soon falls In love with her. But
she favors Hugh and he soon forgets Ida. This
arouses a certain Jealousy in Bob and also a strong
resentment against Hugh's treatment of his sister.
A fight ensues, and In one of the most unique
scenes ever produced In a picture, the two rivals,
still fighting with the desperate abandon of angered
men, roll down the cUtTs and over the brink,
dropping through space into the raging sea below.
They keep up the fight In the water until they are
forced to stop from sheer exhaustion and realiza-
tion of their folly. Mabel is turned out of the
Darrow home, and, broken-hearted, goes to live
■with the parson. A year brings many changes In
her life and she eventually finds her reward In
marriage and forgiveness.
WESTERN HEARTS (Nov. 7).— Sam Long leaves
bis Invalid wife to .seek work in a neighboring town.
He is unsuccessful in his quest and being penniless,
and his wife in need of food and medicine, he
steals a wallet of money from Dr. Lane. While
returning home he loses the wallet on the road. It
is found by some of the l)oys. who return It to the
doctor. Sam, meantime, has reached home and
finds his wife in a serious condition, screaming for
help. Sam now learns of his loss hut cannot leave
his wife to look for the wallet. The sheriff hears
Mrs. Long scream and rides to the town and brings
Dr. Lane. The doctor recognizes Sam, but repays
good for evil by showing deserved mercy.
OLD BILLY (Nov, 9).— Baby Lillian, a dear little
three-year-old, is the unconscious medium through
which Tom Downey. Captain of Engine Co. 24.
falls in love with Ifttle Widow Marmlng, the baby's
mother. The fire inspectors decide that "Old
Billy,'" the veteran horse of No. 24, has outlived
his usefulness to the service, and he is therefore
sold at auction, niiirli to the dislike and regret of
the widow. Baby Lillian and Tom. The once proud
fire horse now descends to the burden of a milk
wagon. Six months later, wliile "Old Billy" is
peacefully standing before a house on his master's
milk route, a fire breaks out in the apartment house
occupied by the little widow and her child. Tom
and his company are quick to respond, and as the
engines go down the street, they pass "Old Billy."
"rhis is too much for the hero of many fires, and
forgetting his quiet occupation, he falls in line and
dashes madly after the disappearing engines, the
milk cans leaving a trail behind him.
Tom meantime has saved his sweetheart and her
child from the burning building and they recognize
their old friend. Tom buys him from the irate
millcman. who arrives at this moment. A wedding
follows the fire, and "Old Billy" is among the
h.ippy ones present.
LIEUTENANT GREY (Nov. 10).— Lieut. Grey,
C. S. A., is sent to obtain plans of the Federal
forts. He meets and is aided by Col. Carter's
daughter, Elizabeth, a loyal Confederate. Later
he is chased and wounded by a party of Guerillas,
headed by the notorious Jim Jason. He seeks
refuge in the Carter home, where the Guerillas
find him. He shoots Jason, and holds the others
at ba.v, saving the lives of his new-found friends,
Elizabeth and her father. Aid finally comes in the
form of a troop of Federal soldiers, led by Lieut.
Brighton. U. S. A. Grey refuses to escape and is
taken prisoner, and later sentenced to be shot as
a spy. Before leaving, he confesses his love to
Elizabeth and she confesses hers to him.
The Col. and Elizabeth intercede with Grant In
Grey's favor and succeed in obtaining a reprieve.
Elizabeth then goes to President Lincoln for a
pardon. That kindly gentleman relents and Grey's
life is saved, hut he is forced to remain a prisoner
during the remainder of the war. The war finally
ends. Grey and. Elizabeth are married and they
pay a visit to their friend and benefactor. Presi-
dent Lincoln.
PATHE.
THE STORY OF THE TYPEWRITER (Nov. 8).—
Tile opening scenes show tiie shop In which Mr.
Sholes. the inventor of the typewriter. Is at work
upon his model. They show also how he became
discouraged and how some of his friends deserted
him while others came to his aid, and how a pro-
moter kindly Introduced him to a great capitalist,
who undertakes the manufacture of his machine.
Then we go through the factory of a larg type-
writing concern 40 years later, and watch the
various complicated machines, each doing its part
of the great work of turning out almost innumer-
able typewriters. We see the parts cast, ground,
drilled and finally nsemhled. The picture closes
with the vision of the inventor and capitalist now
realized — the typewriter In the public schools.
TERMS OF THE WILL (Nov. 9).— McConnell is
notified by his lawyers that his deceased uncle has
left him his entire estate in Mexico, provided he
Is married within thirty days. The fact that Mc-
Connell is already engaged to a most charming girl,
but whets his eagerness to comply with the terms
of the win, and everything Is arranged that be
should go to his estate and that his sweetheart
should follow him and be married In &tezlco.
Upon his arrival In the Mexican village, a wily
Mexican, by the name of Felix, learns the con-
ditions under which McConnell inherits the estate,
and coaching his sister as to what to do, be
manages to make her compromise herself with
McConnell to such an extent that Felli feels Justi-
fied in forcing McConnell to marry bis sister at the
point of a revolver. A few days after the ceremony
.McConnell's real sweetheart appears, only to find
him already married. Felix tries to win the pretty
little .American girl himself and this leads to a
running fight between McConnell and Felix, In
wblch Felix's sister is killed by a stray bullet.
This, of ciMirsp. ends the difficulty and McConnell
and his little Aiiii-rlcan bride are now enjoying life
on their estate in Mexico.
THE BANDITS BRIDE (Nov. 10).— In a de-
serted little inn in the days of long ago, a bold and
handsome stranger is drinking a cup of wine. The
inn-keeper's daughter appeals to his sense of the
beautiful, and be begs her to marry him; but she
refuses, giving as her excuse, the love she bears
for another. The Inn-keeper himself rather takes
sides with the stranger, who seems well supplied
with this world's goods; but his daughter Is ob-
durate, and the matter rests thus. Later the
stratiger has two of his trusty mates steal the
girl and carry her to his own dungeon, where she
is married to him by a quaking priest. It seems
that the girl's husband Is Alonzo, a robber baron,
for whom a reward of 1,000 pestas has been offered,
and this offer, falling into the hands of the girl's
fianc^. he determines to win both her and the small
fortune at one fell swoop. This he does In a series
of brilliant scenes, and we leave the happy re-
united lovers clasped in each other's arms.
LOVE'S RENUNCL&TION (Nov. 11).— A starving
artist is out with a picture or two. endeavoring to
get enough money to pay his rent. While out he
rescues a girl from death beneath a pair of run-
away horses. She, it develops, is the daughter
of a wealthy gentleman who receives the artist
with open arms and assures him that his fortune
is made. As time goes on the artist falls in love
with the older sister, and one day the artist and
the two girls go for a sketching trip to the sea-
shore. The younger falls into the sea and Is
rescued by the painter and carried home, where
she develops a case of pneumonia. On her sick
bed she admits to her father that she loves the
artist. The father, telling the young man, all the
chivalry in his nature cries out that he should wed
her. and In consequence he proposes and is ac-
cepted, later, the sick girl discovers her fiance and
her sister locked in each other's arms, and stealing
out, she goes back to the rocks on the seashore,
where her illness is aggravated and she finally dies,
but with her last breath puts her sweetheart's hand
in that of her sister.
PATHE'S WEEKLY (No. 44— Oct. 31, 1911).—
Paris. Fi-ance — Am auto-bus breaks the bridge railing
and leaps into the Seine. Eleven killed and nine
injured.
Kieff, Russia — The funeral of the assassinated
Premier of Russia, Stolypin, showing Mrs. Stolypin
at her husband's deathbed.
Ancona, Italy — The Children's Hospital sends Its
little charge for a day at the seasliore.
Washington, D. C. — The cornerstone of the Cath-
olic Universit.v of America is laid with Impressive
ceremonies, Archbishop Farley making the first
address and Cardinal Gibbons, the only American
Cardinal, making his address.
Salt Lake City, Utah — The Mormon Church holds
its semi-annual conference. Joseph F. Smith, presi-
dent of the Mormon Church, and Henry Smith,
patriarch of the church, and the president and his
two counselors, constituting the first presidency, are
shown.
New York, N. Y. — The Columbus Day parade Is
particularly Interesting this .vear.
Atlanta, Ga. — The monument to the Gate City
Guard Is unveiled before Governor Baldwin, of
Connecticut, and Governor Hoke Smith, of Georgia.
Salt Lake City, Utah— President Taft visits the
city, dines at the Alta Club and speaks on "Wool"
at the Stock Show.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Miss Marlanna Gomez, daugh-
ter of the president of Cuba, chirstens the "Cuba,"
the first warship to be launched since the estab-
lishment of the republic , The "Patria," the Cuban
training ship, also launched.
Peterhof (near St. Petersburg), Rnssla — The
marriage of the Imperial Grand Duke John Con-
stantinovitcb to the Princess Helena, of Servla.
Berlin, German.v — The Kaiser makes the Crown
Prince the Commander of the regiment of Hussars.
In addition to these there are many other subjects.
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AUNT JANE'S LEGACY (Nov. 6).— Bessie Elklns
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Bessie's sweetheart. Dick Worthlngton. was the
finest inini ever created — so Bessie thought. .\imt
Jane didn't share her opinion. So Aunt Jane wrote
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She stated that sbe was going to leave half of
ber fortune to bis favorite son and tbe other half
to ber niece, liessle.
Jack and Paul each strove to share the fortune.
Paul left Immediately for Aunt Jane's, after lock-
ing his beloved brother. Jack In his bedroom. The
amiable Jack escaped through a window and down
a lattice work. Uoth arrived at Aunt Jane's. The
two brothers. In trying to show how nice they were,
got Into all sorts of trouble, and sometimes Aunt
Jane herself was the unintended victim.
Finally Paul and Jack came to blows, which terri-
fied Aunt Jane half to death. Bessie and Dick
Worthing happened to be near and heard Auntie's
cries for help. Dick lightly but firmly ejected the
two young men, while Aunt Jane watched him ad-
miringly.
Home went Jack and Paul, and thither came a
letter from Aunt Jane, stating that all her money
would bo to Dick Worthlngton and her niece.
■WHO OWNS THE BABY? (Nov. 8).— The Press
Agent of the Sphinx Theater was entering bis home
late one night, wondering If there was any way
to brace up the boi-offlce receipts. On the doorstep
he noticed a little bundle, which contained a baby.
He called his housekeeper, and was Just about to
Inform the police, when bis advertising Instinct
suddenly stopped him. He saw the means of draw-
ing some newspaper attention to the deserted
theater.
He gave Instructions that the baby should be clad
In fine clothes. Then the aress pgent arranged with
another person to leave the baby In the Sphinx
Theater. There It was found after performance.
The newspaper men grabbed at this mysterious
infant. The Sphinx Theater had columns In the
newspapers. Suddenly something happened. In the
end the baby was the means through which many
hearts were made happier.
JACK'S UMBRELLA (Nov. 9). — Jack's wife gave
him a handsome umbrella as a birthday present.
Jack took it to his office to show to his friends.
While there one of Jack's friends came In, and on
learning that It was his birthday. Invited him to a
neighboring oasis (saloon).
In bus hurry to get out. Jack took his friend's
umbrella by mistake. When he discovered his
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be dealt with according to law it he did not return
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umbrellas on bis front porch. As he did not need
all, he decided to distribute them around bis office.
On his way he was captured by a cop. who thought
he was one of the umbrella thieves, so he was
taken to the station house. The captain of police,
after hearing Jack's story, telephoned to his wife
and to Jack's friend, to come down and straighten
out the problem. Jack's fiiend was also nabbed
by an officer who recognized the umbrella, and he
also was taken to the police station. Everybody
met at tbe lock-up. and after a while things were
adjusted and the prisoners released.
THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT (Nov. 11).—
J.ick Winter, a young lawyer, had a nice house
built for his beloved. The old people who lived
next door, congratulated Jack upon the house.
When Jack's betrothed came to inspect the home,
she did not like it. Then she threw Jack over and
married a wealthy suitor.
This incident crushed Jack completely, and he
left the place and town. Two years later a young
girl by the name of Katherine Wilson, visited the
old people. .*5he heard the story of the deserted
cottage. One day she got into the house and man-
aged to clean it thoroughly.
.\ short while after some tramps dropped a
match in the house, which set flre to it. Katherine
saw tl>e flames, and together with the old folks,
put the fire out.
The old people sent Jack a letter, telling him
alKMit the flre and the girl. He came and found
the fair one cleaning the house. The seed of love
soon entered their hearts and a short while after-
wards the cottage was occupied by them.
EDISON.
A MODERN CINDERELLA (Nov. 7).— Here is a
new mid original working out of the slipper plot
and Cinderella gets the prince by a route that Is
delightfully different.
We see her. allured by the waves on the beach
and secure In her solitude, slip off shoes and stock-
ings to go In wailing. And then appears the prince
In the guize of a most attractive summer man, and
she runs to hide her feet under her skirts. leaving
on eshoe and stocking on the sands. Embarrassed
lit her predicament, she disclaims ownership when
he offers them, and so with a smile, he goes away
with the shoe and stocking in bis pocket.
Then, to add Insult to Injury, he tells everyone
he meets about his tind. and that be thought they
belonged to a certain Miss Cinderella, who dodges
au Introduction to Ulm.
Everybody at the hotel asks her about the matter
and sue grows hot and desperate at having to db
HO often. Finally ber chance comes. Camp Arcudy,
where the prince lives. Is left alone one day, and
she rows across to It, determined to regain her
property. But our hero Is watchful and returns.
Cinderella Is caught apparently robbing the camp,
and dare not say why sue is there. But when tue
handcuffs are brought from his trophies on the
reach pole, she gives up. Then he makes her prove
onnersiiip by tlttlng the slipper to her toot.
LOGAN'S BABIES (Nov. 8).— Kitty Mulligan,
Mr. Logans Bancee, names Frluay, the 13th, as her
wedding day. On this day the landlady of the
boarding house at which Logan Is slaying, volun-
teers to buy him a new tie, if he will mind tbe
baby.
On her way to the store she meets with an acci-
dent, which eau.ses a delay, lu the meantime,
Logan, who has become impatient, rushes out to a
haberdasher's and leaves the baby and carriage
outside. It starts to roll down to the curb, where
It is picked up by a policeman, who takes It to
the department caring tor lost children. Logan,
learning the whereabouts of tbe carriage, starts
immeuiately to the place, and in his hurry, takes a
perambulator containing a nigger baby. He hurries
to his boarding house, gives the landlady the car-
nage and runs as fast as he can to his fiancee's
home, only to find her in hysterics on account of
him being late.
In the meantime both tbe landlady and the owner
of the nigger baby learn where Logan Is and both
reach Mulligan's home Just as the marriage Is
being performed. Logan Is banded the babies and
the hriue promptly taints.
THE BLACK ARROW (Nov. 10).— Sir Daniel
Brackley attempts to force his ward, Joanna, to
marry Lord Shoreby, but receiving news of an im-
pending battle, is obliged to hurry to the front.
To prev»«» Joanna's escaping him, he takes her
with him, disguised as a boy. Young Dick Shelton
(Sir Daniel's nephew;, brings reinforcements to
Sir Daniel, and Uiinking Joanna a boy, assists her
to escape. Joanna and Dick reach home, closely fol-
lowed by Sir Daniel, who, becoming suspicious of
Dick, plans to have him killed. This plan is over-
heard by Joanna, who warns Dick of his danger.
In the excitement Dick discovers that his supposed
boy friend is none other than Joanna, a childhood
playmate. They renew their former friendship,
which now develops into mutual love, but are rudely
interrupted by the approach of Sir Daniel's hired
assassins.
Dick escapes and hastens to the woods, where be
Joins the "Black Arrows," a band of outlaws,
deadly enemies of Sir Daniel. Choosing Will Law-
less, one of their number as companion, they start
out to lescue Joanna, disguised as monks.
Dick and Lawless, through the help of Joanna's
companion, manage to enter the palace unnoticed,
and tor a brief moment Dick and Joanna are clasped
in lovnis einbraie. only to lose each other when
she is led to the hall for the marriage with Lord
iM.oreuy. Hue la.vless saves the day by piercing
Lord Shoreby with a black arrow as the ceremony
is about to begin.
Lick escapes and manages to save the Duke of
Gloucester from an attack of Sir Daniel's soldiers.
Gloucester thanks Dick warmly and by Dick's ad-
vice attacks Siioreby town. Dick is given charge
o£ the main position and manages to hold it
against the terrific attacks of the Lancaster army.
For his gallant conduct Dick is knighted.
Dick and Lawless learn that Sir Daniel and his
household have tied and thus escaped the terrible
carnage. They soon overtake them and make short
work of his remaining soldiers. Sir Daniel begs
Dick's forgiveness, which he readily grants, but
when his back is turned Sir Daniel attempts to kill
him, only to be pierced by the last black arrow
let fly by Will lawless. Joanna and Dick, now
Sir Richard, are happily married with the blessing
of the Duke of Gloucester, who resumes his march
amid the cheers of the wedding party.
•WILLIE WISE AND HIS MOTOR BOAT (Nov.
11). — Willie, to eclipse a rival suitor whose sail
boat has charmed the girl he adores, purchases a
motor boat. He invites the girl, who gladly ac-
cepts, Willie has many trying adventures to
make the motor move, and after testing his
mechanical knowledge to Its capacity, gives it up.
Then a saviour in the shape of a small boy, rows
up and shows him how easy it Is to start the
motor. The boat gives a start, so much so that
the girl falls overboard. Willie's rival is at
hand, and rescues the girl, while Willie reaches
land much contrary to bis plans.
ICEBERGS OFF THE COAST OF LABRADOR
(Nov. 11). — .V picture off the coast of Labrador,
showing a number of Icebergs that assume fantastic
forms, as of peaks, towers and arches. On one of
the towers of an Icy formation, a face Is distinctly
visible, carved by nature's arctic baud. In the
background, Labrador's rugged, rock-bonod coast
stands out majestically.
These Icebergs vary in height from fifty to about
two hundred feet, and lu each case the deptb
t>elow the water Is about four times as great as
the height visible.
The largest one shown in the closing scene Is
estimated to weigh over half a million tons. 'They
all have their origin on the Western coast of Green-
land, and are composed of fresh water.
KALEM.
THE LUCK OF RECKLESS REDDY (Nov. 6).—
When Ueckless Ueddy rode past a clothing store
he saw a rubber "slicker" coat for sale at a
bargain, he could not resist the temptation of In-
vestigating. He was carrying a bunch of flowers
and a be-riblKined box of candy on the way to see
his girl, and he felt the "slicker" would add k
finishing touch.
As he rode along, a friend hailed him and asked
bim to take care of his pup, giving Beddy a mlllc
bottle, with instructions to see that the dog was
fed regularly. The good-natured Keddy obligingly
took the dog and placed the t>ottle in his pocket.
May, who had been waiting expectantly, wel-
comed Keddy and thanked him for the flowers.
"I've another present for you in my pocket." said
Keddy, thinking of the candy. May reached Into
the pocket of the new "slicker" and, horrors, ex-
tracted the milk bottle. Keddy cleared himself by
bringing In the dog. which he left outside, and
explained the purpose of the bottle.
A few days later, as Keddy sat by the roadside,
a woman came along carrying a baby. Seeing
someone down the road to whom she wished to
speak, she placed the baby In Reddy's arms and
hurried after her friend. Just then May appears,
in vain Keddy endeavored to hide the baby. In
vain he tried to explain Its presence. May wrath-
fully accused him of unfaithfulness and Keddy, Id
desperation, tossed the baby into her arms and
fled. May, carrying the baby, followed In pursuit,
and both were stopped by an armed ranchman who
thought that Keddy was trying to desert his family.
The frantic mother appeared, assuming charge of
her child, and the abused Keddy found that bis
luck had turned at last.
'WHITE BRA'STE'S HERITAGE (Nov. 8).— A
ranchman dashes up to the Wentwortb home and
Informs the family that a terrific prairie fire Is
sweeping down upon them. Wentwortb gathers his
men, bids bis wife and child a hasty farewell, and
hurries away to battle with the flames. At night-
fall he has not returned and Mrs. Wentwortb pre-
pares to put little Bob to bed. She hears bis
prayers, places a rosary about his neck and tells
him the story of the beautiful Madonna, a figure of
which stands on the table.
In tbe night an Indian slips in, overpowers the
mother and runs off with Bob. The father re-
turns, hears the sad news and goes in search of his
son. only to find the Indians have fled with bim.
Fifteen years later Bob has grown up with the
Indians and is known as White Brave, l)ecau8e of
his fearlessness and skill in hunting. A party of
settlers pass by in a prairie schooner and are
annihilated by the Indians. Agnes, a young white
girl, hides under the wagon, but is discovered by
White Brave. Seeing her l)eautlful face and loose
white dress, tbe young man recalls the only similar
figure be has ever seen — the image of the Madonna —
and he falls down before ber. The Chief appears
and claims the girl, which White Brave resents.
The chief, infuriated at this sign of disloyalty,
orders White Brave made a prisoner and conducted
to the camp, along with Agnes. The chief's daugh-
ter creeps into tbe wigwam where White Brave Is
tied and severs his bonds. He proceeds to the
chief's wigwam, where the Indian Is entreating
Agnes to become his wife. White Brave overpowers
the chief and escapes with Agnes, closely pursued
by the Indians.
Just as they are about to be captured, a party
of settlers, headed by old Wentwortb, appears, and
puts the Indians to flight. White Brave is con-
ducted to his old home along with Agnes. In all
these years he has never parted with the rosary
and a happy scene takes place when It Is recognized
and Bob's Identity disclosed. He assumes his place
In the white man's world, takes Agnes as his
bride and the long years of bis life with the savages
are forgotten In bis new-found happiness.
THE ENGINEER'S DAUGHTER (Nov. 10).— Jack
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they propse to get married. Lillian's father, how-
ever, quickly discovers their plans, mounts his
engine, and starts in pursuit. As he is about to
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THE BATTLE (Nov, 6).— In tbe days of '61 bow
niHn.v of I hi- linivc soldiers wi-re urged to deeds of
valor and heroism hy ihoiiKhls of "the girl he left
behind." This story tells of the transforming of
a pusillanimous cdward Into a lion-hearted hero by
the derision of the girl he loved. The battle lakes
place outside lier home, and he, panlc-strtcken,
rushes In, trenihlliiK vylth fear, to hide. She laughs
in scorn at his cowardice and commands him to
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opposing forces build bonfires along tbe road to
menace the powder- wagon.
THE TRAIL OF BOOKS (Nov. 9),— The couple
quarrel over a trivial mailer and a separation
seems inevilahle. Their little child understands
there is something wrong and endeavors to smooth
matters, without avail. I.eft alone, slie goes out
to amuse herself, and as several children pass on
their way to scliool. site wants to accompany them.
They playfully tell her she has no books. .\n Ideal
She goes Into the house and gathers up an armful
of books out of the bookcase, and off slie starts
by her "lonely." During this time mamma lias
been packing up her trunk to leave the place, ard
has ordered the expressman to call. In readiness
to go, she looks for the child, ami the only clue
leading to her whereabouts is the finding of a hook
on tbe front lawn. The expressman remembers
passing, in fact almost running over, a little tot
with her arms full of books. The dropping of
these books leads the mother on, accompanied l.y
the expressman, until they find her in tlie hands of
a couple of tramps. How she gets there is im-
possible to describe in a short space. You may be
assured that by this time the parents' quarrel has
been forgotten.
ECLIPSE.
AN EYE FOR AN EYE. or THE LAST DAYS OF
KING HENRY III OF FRANCE (Nov. 8).— 1. The
Ducliess of .Montpensier meets the fanatical young
monk, Jacques Clement. 2. She receives a mes-
sage telling of the murder of ber brother. ."?.
Henry of Navarre overhears the duchess incite
Clement to kill Henry III. 4. Henry III is de-
pressed because of the plot against him. 5. Tiie
Duchess of Montpensier threatens Henry III with
vengeance. 6. Tbe king prepares against an at-
tack. 7. Henry of Navarre advises the king to
flee. 8. Partisans of the duchess storm the castle.
9. Clement receives the message, "It Is time to
act." 10. Henry III designates Henry of Na-
varre as his successor.
VITAGRAPH.
HER COWBOY LOVER (Nov. 6).— Clarice Mar-
tin, of New York, goes West to visit her cousin
Mary and her uncle .John. She Is engaged to Harry
Brady. The match has been made by her parents.
She thinks she loves him, but does not. He does
not like ber going West and makes her promise to
write every day.
Out West Clarice meets with Karl Courtleigh. a
cowboy. With him it is a case of love at first
sight and Clarice gradually learns what love really
Is. .She is very unhappy between love and duty.
Harry becomes dissatisfied and resolves to go West
on his vacation and find out how matters stand.
He does not like the tone of Clarice's letters. He
goes West to ask an explanation. Clarice, without
mentioning Karl, tells blm that she Is doubtful of
her love and asks to at least postpone the wedding.
He upbraids her for faithlessness and insists that
she keep ber bargain, marry him at once and re-
turn East. She consents.
She has a final Interview with Karl, who dis-
covers that she really loves him and determines
to have her If slie will consent. He tells her if
she changes her mind to sigi>al him even from the
auto on the way to church and he will make her
his. Harry makes himself disagreeable and doml-
l»eering ami Clarice resolves to give the signal.
Karl waits for the auto and as it passes picks
Clarice from the car and takes her onto the back
of his horse. They cut across country and are mar-
ried and Harry follows Just in time to be too late
—Stung.
AULD LANG SYNE, Reel 1 (Nov, 7),— .\mong
the green hills of .Scotland dwelt two farmer lads.
Tamraas and Oeorriie. fast friends tried and loyal
as members of the same clan. Tbey are both very
much In love with .Tenny. a little Scottish lass, ami
Geordle dreams of what might be If he were suc-
cessful In his wooing. Geordle persists In his at-
tentions to her. He asks ber to share her lot with
him, but she replies: "1 do not lo'e ye, Geordle,
I must say ye nay." But quite different does she
speak lu Tammas: "I do lo'c yc, Tammas" and
forthwith they are bethrotbed.
Jubilantly Tammas. on his way home, tells
Geordle that .Jenny is his jiromlseil bride. The
shock to Geordie is too much and losing control of
his anger, he denounces Tammas and bad blood
comes betwixt them.
On tbe Iiappy wedding day, Geordle Is not In-
vited and from bis home across the way he sees
the happy couple enter their new home, while re-
fiectively he stands gazing with his dog Jean from
tlie window. Pensive and sad, he fills his cup
with a large draught of consolation, lifts it high
and says; "I'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet, for
the Da.vs of Auld Lang Syne." Throwing himself
Into the old armchair before the fireplace, Jean
gazing Into his sad face, dreams of days that
might have been and he is lost In the realms of
reverie, while the fire light throws Its glow. In-
tensified by the fast approaching darkness upon
him.
ATTLD LANG SYNE, Reel 2 (Nov. 7).— live
.vears have elapsed since the last scene. A son
has been born to Tammas and Jenny, now a romp-
ing little fellow of four years. The old enmity
betwixt Tammas and Geordle still exists. Both
men are busy al>out their duties on their respective
farms. Jenny Is deeply engaged in her household
affairs. The child wanders off in the heather,
across the hills and is lost. Jenny calls loud and
long for her missing bairn, but he does not re-
spond. At night, when Tammas returns from his
labors In the fields, he meets his wife, who In
tears. Informs him of the child's absence.
He and his wife start in search of the little one.
guided by a flaring torch. Their efforts, which are
continued until the approach of morning, are in
vain and they return disconsolate to their home.
Geordle starts out at daybreak with his herd of
sheep and finds the discarded torch. He is puzzled
until later his good dog Jean comes to him with
the child's tam-o'-shanter, persisting in her master
going with her to tbe place where she discovered
the child, whom Geordie rescues aid hastens with
it to the distracted parents, who clasp it lovingly
and frantically to their bosoms.
Tammis relents in his enmity to Geordle: the
two men shake hands and once more become
friends. Jenny brings forth a fiask from which
tlie.v hotli fill their cups and "drink a cup of kind-
ness." making up their differences with tbe words
of ".\uld I-ang Syne."
ARBUTUS (Nov, 8).— Carlefon Holt locates at
one of the mountain inns. On one of his dail.v trips
be bears a mountain maid singing in the woods.
.Tumping from his horse, he makes his wa.v to
where she is sitting to fijid her holding a hunch
of arbutus lu her hands. He is fascinated. It is
mutual. Day after day. tbey meet at this same
trystlng-place, until weary of tbe novelty of court-
ing an unsophisticated mountain lass. Carleton
bids her farewell.
Left sad and alone, unable to find the consola-
tion for her heart's longing, slie finds a dead bird
and pours out her soul in plaintive song. .\ fa-
mous singer visiting the mountains overliears Meg
singing, approaches her and offers to give her a
musical education. Meg accepts.
Some few years later. Carleton Holt becomes ac-
quainted wltli Meg's benefactress, and she wins
the love denied the mountain lass. A concert is
given at the home of tlie prima donna at which
Meg is to make her Initial appearance. Carleton
Holt recognizes the photograph of the girl to whom
he made love in the mountains. Just after Meg
has finished her first song, he advances to her side
as if to reclaim tlie love which be had once re-
jected. Meg tells him that she leaves the city
to-morrow and If he can find her then, she will
give him his answer.
She goes back to tlie mountains where tbe arbutus
grows. Carleton follows. At their old trystlng-
place, she gives him his answer by picking a
bunch of arbutus, emblematic of constanc.v and
love. Throwing them on the ground, crushing
them under her feet, and points commandingly and
bids him go.
WHO'S WHO (Nov. 10). — At tbe club. Bertie
Hall makes a bet with bis fellows that he will
disguise himself as a woman and go In such attire
until tbe end of the summer at a fashionable re-
sort. While at tbe hotel be becomes acquainted
with a young woman, who desiring to evade the at-
tentions of the men, dresses as a man. Bertie and
Georgia keep together for quite some time, both
thinking tliat they are fooling each other.
One day. as Bertie Is standing before the mirror
with his wig off combing his hair, he Is caught by
Georgia, who looks in at the open door. She does
not say anything at this time, but waits until
Bertie Is writing a letter at the desk down stairs.
Here she snatches Bertie's wig and exposes his
masquerade. Berlle Jumps up and chases Georgia
down to the beach, where he pulls off her false
hair.
They congratulate each other and are soon en
gaged. .\t the dub Bertie confesses that he lost
tie bet. but has won a wife.
AN AEROPLANE ELOPEMENT (Nov, 11),—
Mamie Hrooks. Is in love with an aviator. George
I'ickney. Maude tells her father that she Intends
to marry George, as be is a splendid fellow. But
ber father will not listen to her. So she decides to
elope.
Maude meets George at the machine and together
they fly up Into ihe air. Mr. Brooks, who has been
apprised of bis daughter's Intentions, starts In pur-
suit. He also flies in an aeroplane until something
goes wrong. Then he has to descend and by de-
vious routes manages to reach tbe express train,
which runs to the neighboring town, where bis
daughter has fled to be married.
An exciting race takes place between the flying
machine and tbe locomotive. When tbe train
reaches tbe station, Mr. Brooks halls an anto-
mobile and arrives at the church Just as his daugh-
ter has changed ber name to Mrs. George Plckney.
He Is furious, but Maude's persuasiveness leads
blm to see things in a different light.
GAUMONT.
THE VAGABOND (Nov. 7).— Teaching the Gospel
of Kindness. Showing how his nature is changed
by kindness and how, when given an opportunity,
he becomes a useful member of the community
In which he meets with this good fortune.
A TRIP ON A DIRIGIBLE BALLOON (Nov. 7).—
A film remarkable for its fine quality and unique
interest, depicting a sensational trip on the French
dirigible, the "Adjutant Vlncenot." Several views
of the ship are given, but the principal section of
the film comprises views of Complegne and the
Chateau de Pierrefonds. taken from the vessel It-
self.
THE HOUR OF EXECUTION (Nov. 11).— At a
gathering at tlie house of liis friend. Claudius PIsou,
the poet Antony reads the iioem which he has Just
written concerning the cruelties of the Emperor
Tiberius. A traitor denounces Antony to the cap-
tain of the Guard, and he is arrested. Now his
dying father expresses a desire to see him, and in
order that Antony ma.v accede to his wish, Clandins
Pison begs that h? be paroled, and offers to stand
surety for him. He promises that, should tbe poet
not return by noon the following day, he will die
in his stead, and with this understanding Antony
is allowed to depart. On his return Journey, the
poet Is set upon by robbers and left In the road
for dead. When be recovers, although very weak,
he struggles on to arrive in time to save his
friend. Claudius is about to be put to death when
.\nton.v arrives. The populace, recognizing the fidel-
ity of the two friends, plead for their pardon,
which is granted.
MANRESA, A SPANISH TOWN (Nov. 11).—
Views of Manresa. a little village near Barcelona,
and Its environs. The film affords an excellent idea
of the peculiar characteristics of the district,
while there Is a wild plcturesqueness about the
neighborhood which adds considerably to the In-
terest of the film.
MELIES.
THE SPUR OF NECESSITY (Nov. 9).— While
prospecting for gold. Jim. Brown is bitten by a
rattlesnake, whose bite is deadly. He rushes home
to his wife, who tries ever.v means to save his
life, but she realizes that whiskey is tbe one thing
that is needed. The nearest viUage is many miles
distant, and the liquor must be administered within
the hour.
SCENE FROM SPIN OF NECESSITY. '—MELIES.
Mrs. Brown appeals to Jake Wilson, the only
neighbor, but Jake is drunk and refuses to give
up bis liquor. There is a lively struggle, In whlcb
a woman's wit is matched against a drunkard's
brute strengtii. It Is a struggle to save a dear
one's life. Mrs. Brown forces the bottle from
Vake, rescues Jim, and by forcing Jake into so-
briety, receives In the end, bis everlasting thanks.
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Independent Film Stories
CHAMPION.
FOLKS OF OLD VIRGINIA (Nov. 6).— Don Pres-
ton Is refused tUe lieiirt and baud of Vera Cliat-
bourue. Vera likes Ulm very much; tLough uot
after tlie fasbluu sbe cares for Krank Burnell.
Sbe loves Frank, and wben be sues for ber baud,
sbe gives blui all the bappiness tbat man need
look for.
Tbe breaking out of war starts Don for tbe
front at tbe bead of u regiment. Not so Frank.
Ue bas an Invalid uiotber, and sbe exacts a prom-
ise of ber boy to remain witb ber and sootbe ber
weary progress to tbe grave.
Wbeu It Is discovered tbat Frank Is not going
to war, be Is taunted by bis comrades; but tbelr
taunts avail not. Ills moral courage rises above
It all; be'll stay with bis motber. Not under-
standing or knowing tbe reason of bis action.
Vera turns against blm for bis seeming cowardice,
and tbus sbe throws blm over, and accepts her
old suitor. Don, on the eve of bis departure for
tbe front.
Now six months later, Frank's motber departed
tbe world in peace, and Frank Bew to the service
of his fair Virginia State. Then one day. It be-
came bis fortune to save a comrade in tbe beat
of battle. Tbat comrade was Don, mortally
wounded. lie dragged him Into an old house. In
looking over tbe wound, be found a locket of bis
sweetheart, and there came to Frank a jealousy
born of Satan. Tbe house was struck by a bomb
and was soon burning fiercely.
He decided then and there to leave his rival to
tbe flames. But he hesitated, his better nature
regained the mastery of him, and be seized and
carried tbe stricken man to safety — the Confed-
erate Hospital. There, as if ordained by Fate,
Vera was nursing. The heroism of Frank now
stood out In bold relief. On learning tbe tiue
cause of his first objection to joining the ranks,
Vera opened up tbe well springs of ber heart to
him once more, and true happiness came to them.
THE MOONSHINER'S TRAIL (Nov. 8).— Up in
tbe mountains of Tennessee, Dave Harvey and his
son Jack plied their nefarious calling of making and
disposing of illicit whiskey. For years they had
defied government sleuths, and offset every plan
and trap laid for their capture. However, bold-
ness born of security proved their undoing, and
Dave Harvey met with it. One day be drove from
his cabin with his wagon stocked witb "Mountain
Dew"" all neatly covered with hay — a very Inno-
cent load.
A handsome young revenue officer, one of the
bravest and most intelligent in tbe service, came
their way. Tbe wagon did look quite harmless to
him, but unfortunately for tbe Harveys, a jug
had overturned and a tiny stream was dripping
all tbe way. In an instant tbe officer's instinct
was aroused. He followed the trail back until it
brought blm to the cabin.
Harvey's niece was at home. Tbe sleuth had
met her before and had been struck by her wln-
someness as he slaked bis thirst, by ber kindness.
The girl, too, had been taken by his manly bear-
ing. But yet she deemed his presence a menace
and had set off immediately to warn her relatives.
In the meantime, a mishap had befallen them.
for an axle had broken on the "wagon. Jack at
once went for assistance. It so happened he missed
tbe girl on the way, and when she arrived on the
scene ber uncle mounted tbe horse, which had
been unhitched, and bis niece getting on behind
him, a wild dash was made for the cabin.
At the cabin the young revenue officer awaited
their advent with drawn revolver. Jack was the
first to fall into the trap. Later came the father,
who found himself looking into the muzzle of a
big .45. It seemed all up with them; but not yet.
Down on tbe head of the young officer came a sharp
blow from a club, in the bands of the young
mountain girl. They fastened tbe handcuffs on
his own wrists.
After making merry at his expense, the two
Harveys turned into their blankets and sought
repose. A revulsion of feeling overcame the girl.
She released the prisoner. Before the morning,
he returned with others and made bis capture.
Love triumphed over tbe sorrow which the maiden
experienced, for locked in tbe sweet embrace of
her lover, a new vista of a brighter world unveiled
before her.
THANHOUSER.
THE MISSING HEIR (Nov. 7).— A lawyer is
given the execution of a will, which bequeathes to
tbe child of a disinherited son a large fortune.
The disinherited son Is now dead. Tbe father, on
his deathbed Is penitent. By way of making
amends he leaves to bis son's offspring, bis en-
tire fortune.
He Is Ignorant of his grandchild's fate, but
provides tbat a thorough search should be made.
Tbe win further provides tbat should the search
for the child prove a failure, the fortune should
go to tbe old man's nephew — a worthless and Idle
youth of loose morals. Tbe nephew tries his best
to make the finding of tbe child Impossible, while
the lawyer, who bad a sentimental Interest In the
dead son. uses every known means to locate the
missing heir.
The missing boy falls Into the hands of an Italian
fruit vender. Tbe Italian reads in tbe papers that
there is u hunt for tbe boy. He easily establlsbea
the boy's Identity by a scar on bis cheek. Then
he goes to see tbe lawyer to claim the reward.
But be meets the nephew at the lawyer's office
and is bribed to keep quiet. It was the nephew's
plan to keep tbe boy out of the way until after
tbe expiration of tbe time limit set in the will.
In the tenement bouse where tbe Italian lived,
there was a very wideawake, euergetic janitor.
.\nd be bad a sweetheart, a newsgirls, who also
took a great deal of Interest in what fas going on.
Tbe girl's suspicious were aroused wben tbe natty
nephew called on the shabby Italian.
Tbe two men bold a conference in one of the
Italian's two rooms, having «ent the boy into tbe
kitchen. The girl listens outside, at the keyhole,
and is shocked to bear of a plan to send tbe boy
adrift. Sbe decides to rescue tbe boy by strategy.
The plotters are earnestly conversing in the
front room, and they do not hear a slight stir In
tbe back kitchen. But tbe janitor, a former sailor,
comes up tbe dumbwaiter rope, band over hand,
hoists the ear, and lowers the boy to safety,
before the astonished villains realize tbat anything
out of tbe way Is happening.
Seeing that their scheme has failed they try to
escape, but are trapped on tbe roof of the tene-
ment, and Ignomlniously marched oft by tbe jani-
tor and turned over to the police. An tbe missing
heir is produced In time to secure the fortune.
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS (Nov. 10).—
During the French and Indian war, while America
was still under the rule of England, Col. Munro
was the commander of Fort William Henry, in
New York State. His two daughters arrived from
England, and pushed their way into the wilder-
ness determined to join their father.
The last stage of their journey was made under
the escort of a young army officer. Major Heyward,
one of their father's most trusted officer, and who
was deeply in love with Alice, the younger girl.
Their guide was a treacherous Indian, who had
planned to lure them into the wilderness and
make them captives. They were saved, however,
by a chance meeting with a trapper and his two
Indian companions, who were men of reputation
throughout that wild region.
The trapper, American born, had lived with In-
dians all bis life, and because of bis skill with
his rifle was known as Hawk-eye. The Indians
were tlie last of the tribe of Mohicans, who at one
time ruled the country that is now New York City.
But they had been driven back by the encroach-
ments of the white men, and made their homes
in the then wild region around what is now Lake
George.
Through the aid of this trio, the little party
of whites were led toward the fort, but their
treacherous guide escaped, and backed by the Hu-
ron Indians, a hostile tribe, followed and attacked
them.
During tbe attack the girls were captured, and
carried oft to the Hurons' village, Heyward and
Hawk-eye, disguised as a medicine man and his
trained bear, by skill and daring, managed to
rescue the younger of the two girls, but the elder
was still in the power of Magua, their former
guide. He was cornered at last witb bis fair
captive, and in an effort to rescue her, Uncas was
killed. His death was avenged by tbe unerring
rifle of Hawk-eye.
The old chief, the last of bis tribe, mourned
his dead, comforted by Hawk-eye, who tells him,
"The gifts of our color may be different, but God
has so placed us as to journey in the same path.
I have no kin, and like you, no people. The boy
has left us for a time, but, sagamore, you are not
alone."
ECLAIR.
A FATHER'S HEART (Oct. 30).— It Is night. A
miserably dressed woman, carrying a tiny infant,
stops before a beautiful mansion. She gazes fear-
fully about, embraces the child, and places it on
one of the window balconies . It Is evident tbat
misery has prompted this sad abondonment. She
steals away, crying bitterly — someone approaches —
sbe slips In a doonvay. It is the street lamplighter.
Surprised to hear the cries of an infant, he stops
to Investigate, and soon discovers tbe abandoned
child. Moved with pity, he carries It to the com-
missioner, and reports his discovery. Tbe distressed
mother follows at a safe distance. The good-
hearted official is indignant at the commission of
such a crime, and .advises tbe man to take the
child to a foundling hospital. But tbe lamplighter
bas decided to adopt tbe little one, and bring It
up as his own. ViTien he re-enters his modest
home, he prepares food for baby with zealous care,
and then puts it to sleep.
Seven years later the child has grown to be a
beautiful girl, and is the joy of her adopted father.
They are about to seat themselves at dinner one
day when a summons from the commissioner ar-
rives. Tbe little girl will not allow the father
to go alone, and together they arrive at the office
of the chief of police. A woman awaits them —
the unhappy mother, who, filled with remorse and
desire to see her offspring, has returned for In-
fonnation. She sees her child and quickly clasps
her In her arms. The foster father, fearing to lose
the little one, denounces the woman for her cruel
abandonment, and excitedly tells bow he has reared
and cared for the child all these years. The chief
decides In tbe man's favor, and he leaves with tbe
little girl, while the mother weeps bitterly. They
re-enter their home, and happily resume their
dinner. A knock is heard at the door, and it is
soon discovered that tbe mother has followed them
to their home. She beseeches the man to at least
let ber kiss her child. Ue hesitates, and at last,
seeing a look of longing on the child's face, gives
his consent. The motber clasjis ber daughter raptur-
ously to her heart, and leaves the room. Soon tbe
man and child hear sobs, and, opening the door, find
the mother weeping on the lauding. Tbe kind heart
of the lamplighter is touched. Ue raises the un-
fortunate woman, and, bringing her back, says, with
tbe utmost tenderness. ".Stay with us and we will
be two to love — our little girl."
IMP.
"W^AITING AT THE CHXTRCH (Hov. 6).— Harrr
Graham is to marry Elsie Williams at high noon
and the preparations are all made for tbe event,
which is to occur at the church in the presence
of a few relatives and friends. Graham visits
tbe office where he is employed and announces tbe
coming event to bis fellow workers. He Is ad-
monished to make haste, as the hands on the
clock dial are rapidly approaching the hour. He
rushes out and at his lodgings has trouble In pre-
paring his toilet. Becoming impatient, everything
goes wrong, but be is finally arrayed in bis wed-
ding suit.
Starting on a run for the church be collides with
a nurse carrying a child. Tbe woman Is thrown
violently to the ground and badly injured. The
prospective bridegroom picks up the child and im-
patiently awaits the coming of the ambulance to
convey the nurse to tbe hospital. He stuffs a wad
of bills into the hand of the surgeon and tries
to dispose of the child. No one will take it off
his hands and be is in a quandary. In tbe mean-
time the wedding party has arrived at the churcb
and awaits.
Graham rushes on and at last, in his desperation,
places tbe baby In an Ice wagon, but It does not
remain. The vendor of congealed water grabs the
baby and pursues and gives it to Graham. The
latter hails a cab. jumps in with the child, and is
driven to the churcb, where be arrives Just as tbe
patience of tbe party is exhausted. The ceremony Is
performed, but as the bridal party emerges from
the church, the cabman approaches with the baby
and indignantly demands that Graham care for
his own.
There is consternation, and the bride and her
parents are horrified. Graham is roundly denounced
and his troubles multiply and be Is In despair.
At this time tbe parents of the baby arrive and
are overjoyed to find their offspring, and all Is
made clear. Graham Is forgiven and is once more
happy. (Copyrighted, 1911, by Independent Moving
Pictures Company of America.)
THE •WIFE'S A"WAKENING (Nov. 9).— The
drama opens witb tbe household of Enoch Harring-
ton plunged in sadness. Their first born has died
and the father and mother are inconsolable in tbelr
grief. Mrs. Harrington later seeks diversion in
society, but the husband is engrossed In his work
as a scientist, having a labaoratory In bis bouse.
He conducts several experiments and is on tbe
verge of success In his invention when an explo-
sion of the chemicals occurs and it subsequently
develops that he is blinded for life, bis eyesight
being permanently destroyed. The wife is saddened
for a time, but again seeks relief from sorrow
by attending society functions, being tbe gayest
of the gay.
At a ball she meets Gilbert Huston, a blas«
devotee of fashion, who bas a penchant for flirt-
ing witb young, handsome married women. He
is genuinely impressed with tbe beauty of Mrs.
Harrington and lays siege to her heart. Sbe Is
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cblld and tlicn tbe borror dawns on ber. She sees
ber conleniplated sbauic In all Its bideousness — ber
afflicted buaband — tbe uieinory ot tbe dead cbild —
tbelr cblld- uud slie Is stricken witb remorse, sob-
bing bitterly. Summoning ber maid, sbe bids ber
go to liuston and tell blm to leave tbe grounds,
as sbe bas reconsidered ber decision. Tben sbe
goes to ber busliaud, wbo Is crazed witb grief,
and takes blm In licr arms, begKing liis forulve-
oess, wblcb Is freely given, and tbere Is a bappy
reeoncllUallon. (Ck)pyrlgbted, 1911, by Independent
UoTlng Pictures Company of America.)
lady's valuables, and prove to be better sleuths
than tbe guardian of tbe peace. From tbe Interior
of an auction room Issues fortb a man aud a suit-
case. Tbe man fits tbe description given to tbe
police and the case — well, "Bed Mike" and bis
companion, "Yellow Joe." are very much on tbe
Job and follow botb tbe man and tbe suitcase.
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tbey almost succeed In getting tbe lady's valuables,
but tbe lynx-eyed oflicer of tbe law Is there with
bells on and captures man, suitcase and valuables
— three Teddy bears and a doll.
NESTOR.
BIG NOISE HANK (Nov. 1).— Hank Rouser.
"Dig Noise Mank," as a daring stranger bad called,
blm, was mad clear through. Julius Jones had
faithfully promised to return that $500 after thirty
days, and now It was long past due, and not even
a line from Mr. Jones. So after a little friendly
persuasion. In which Hunk's six-shooter was brought
Into prominence, the bar was effectively cleared
of Its patrons, despite the protests of the bar-
keeper, and the bully sat down to despatch a few
terse sentences to his tardy friend, upon the re-
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old family servant, quickly packed his traveling
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to M. Kouser, would surely keep him away several
months.
As Caleb pushed out tbe rowboat which was to
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cut, be tumbled Into the water, and Julius upon
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away. Hastily they returned to tbe house for
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Caleb had scarcely time to lock his master In tbe
bedroom before their unwelcome guest after shoot-
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the room, and to the servant's consternation de-
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Jones returned !
Julius had gone supperless to bed, and bad al-
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breakfast, however, but the morning paper with
tbe headlines, '"Julius Jones Drowned — Body Not
Yet Recovered!" Then followed a long account
of the empty lx)at. the coat and suitcase. But com-
ment was cut short by Mr. Rouser lustily calling
for breakfast! As it was impossible for Caleb to
get out through tbe sitting-room, Julius hastily
tied the sheets together and assisted him out of
the window.
All might have gone well had it not been for
the new policeman, who, seeing a man leaving
tbe house In that fashion, called for assistance,
and in a few moments, not only were Caleb and
Hank whisked off to the station bouse, but Julius
as well. Fortunately, the lieutenant recognized
the latter and his servant, and at once discharged
them, while "Big Noise Hank" was unceremoniously
locked up for carrying concealed weapons and dis-
turbing the peace.
MUTT AND JEFF AND THE LADY STENOG-
RAPHER (Nov. 4). — Hurrah! Mtilt and Jeff go
Into tbe life Insurance business; the former as a
canvasser and tbe latter (lucky dog!) as a chair-
warmer In the company's office.
Mutt tries ills "muttlcst" to insure various peo-
ple, but his efforts spell failure. Though a mag-
net, he's not magnetic, and the people's wrath
as well as bands and feet are drawn to him. At
last, an old man pennlts the persistent canvasser
to e.xplaln the multitudinous advantages ot In-
surance: but, alas! the aged fellow, though a very
good listener, does not bear — he's both deaf and
dumb.
Jeff, however, fares quite differently; lie Is
"solid" with the man "higher up" ami is making
a decided hit witb charming lady stenographer.
The little chap believes In making hay while the
snn shines, and as a result, the girl coyly consents
to go to the theater with blm this very evening.
Mutt tires ot tbe "receiver general" job and
goes home- pretty well mussed up and feeling pretty
sore. Here he finds his little friend all spruced
up and enveloped in bis evening togs. What's up?
Jeff won't tell and departs. Mutt follows: and
at the affectionate meeting of Jpff with the pretty
glr-r-r-1, his optics bulge out with envy.
Will tbe lady be glad to see a nickel show?
No; sbe will not. Mutt comes to the rescue and
walks away with the fair one.
Who is that big. burly gent camping on Jeff's
trail? Tbe stenog's hubby. Ha! the plot thickens.
With a diplomatic whisper Jeff saves himself,
and the tough "gink" goes after the "tall" game.
Poor Mutt gets the finishing touches and soon
reposes on the cold, cold ground. The "woman In
the case" casts a derisive smile at the fallen Don
Juan and leisurely walks away with her hubby.
Jeff, true to his business training, sits upon
Mutt's chest and hastily writes blm a life In-
surance policy.
THE SUITCASE MYSTERY (Nov. 4).— "Red
Mike" and "Yellow Joe." a pair of crooks, over-
hear Ethelyn Flounce's appeal to Policeman Mac-,
club. Her suitcase, filled with all ber valuables,
has been stolen. Won't tbe uniformed chap please
And It for her? He will.
Tbe two crooks are also on the lookout for the
RELIANCE.
A MIXUP IN SUIT CASES (Nov. I),— Arthur
Jones, at a summer resort, goes fishing. His bait
giving out be pulls for shore and replenishes bis
bait box. At tbe fisherman's hut be meets Helen
Brown, a pretty summer girl. Later, as she rows
past him, he essays a colrtly bow from bis boat
and tumbles Into the water. He Is pulled out by
tbe fisherman, aud bis dripping, bedraggled condi-
tion awakens the mirth ot the girl and arouses his
ire. He is compelled to don tbe fisherman's clothes
while his garments dry, and tbe Ill-fitting garments
make him appear ludicrous. Before starting for
home he is Invited to a house party. So Is Helen.
When they depart tbey get each other's suitcases
by mistake. On reaching home sbe opens ber
suitcase and finds pajamas, socks, etc. He dis-
covers lingerie, stockings, etc.. In tbe case he
gets. He Immediately goes to ber home, ex-
changes the suitcases and finally wins her band.
THE GREATER LO'TE (Nov. 4).— Bums and Har-
ris, two fishermen, are In love witb Rose, the
belle ot tbe seaside village. Harris Is the favored
one, and Burns lays a trap for him by having bis
friends ply Harris with liquor previous to an ap-
pointment with Rose. When Harris calls on Rose
he finds Burns tbere, and his Intoxicated condition
causes Rose to turn from him and accept Burns.
When the rivals meet a tew days later on tbe
seashore a fierce struggle takes place, but they
are separated by mutual friends. Tbe two men
are on the fishing schooner, some days later, which
is destroyed by the storm, and they are tbe sole
survivors, keeping afloat on a raft. Burns becomes
insane from exposure, grabs the precious Jug of
water and drains the last drop, and then attempts
to kill Harris. Realizing that he must either
kill Burns in self-defense or leave the raft, Harris
leaps into the water, and after bei"2 buffeted
about is finally cast np on tbe shore. His story Is
not believed b.v tbe people, wuo ope.ily accuse him
of murder. Burns is picked up by a twat in a
dying condition. He tells the whole story before
expiring, and Rose, realizing the injustice she has
done Harris, goes to his cabin to plead tor forgive-
ness. Looking through the window she sees him
with a pistol in bis hand contemplating f.ulclde.
Rushing into the room she explains the sitTiation,
and Harris tenderly clasps the girl in his arms.
BISON.
THE CATTLEMEN'S WAR (Oct. 31).— Helen
Fisher and Jack Logan, children of neighboring
ran<?bmen, become engaged. At the round-np the
cowboys of the rival ranches get Into a dispute
over a stray calf and blows are struck and Fisher's
men driven away. Old man Fisher is very angry
when he gets a report ot the incident, and backs
up bis men. Logan refuses to give in. and the
war is on. Helen and Jack get the sheriff to stop
hostilities, and Jack purchases a cow and makes
a present of it to Fisher. This peace offering
shows the ranchers the pettiness ot their quarrel,
and the.v shake hands, much ashamed of their
hot-headedness.
A YOUNG SQUAW'S BRAVERY (Nov. 3).— Tbe
Cheyennes open up hostilities by fatally wounding
a lone Sioux warrior. His horse carries him to
the Sioux camp, where he tells tbe story of the
attack and expires. The Sioux go on tbe warpath
and in a fierce battle Big Thunder is captured by
the Cheyennes. His sweetheart, by tricking a
Cheyenne brave, enters the Cheyenne village and
cuts Big Thunder's bonds. The lovers escape, but
are hotly pursued. Brought to bay. and fighting
for their lives, they are rescued by the Sioux war-
riors, wbo swoop down upon the Cheyennes and
defeat them in an exciting battle.
AMBROSIO.
JUDAS (Nov. 1). — The picture opens witb Christ
preaching to tbe multitudes. rrlscilla, a wealtb.v
woman ot great beauty, tells Judas to request tbe
Messiah to rest at her bouse. Christ rebukes ber
with the words: "Woman, your thought Is sinful:
the Son of God wfll not stay beneath your roof."
With his disciples, he tben proceeds on his way,
working miracles, healing the sick. etc.
Priscllla, full of hatred, persuades Judas, wbo
loves her. to go to tbe Romans and bertay the
whereabouts of Chlrst for a sum of money. Christ
is taken by the soldiers, and Priscllla. from her
balcony sees him pass to Calvary l)earlng the cross
upon which he is to suffer. Remorse seizes her.
and when Judas comes to claim the reward of bis
treachery a sensational scene takes place. In wblcb
Judas Is spurned. Rushing to the place of execu
tlon Priscilla casts herself before the cross and
begs forgiveness of tbe suffering Christ. Judas
sees her. and filled with horror at the terrible
act he bas committed, be Is so overcome b.v bis
accusing conscience that be ends his life by hang-
ing himself to a tree.
LUX.
BILL AND THE BEAR (Nov, 3).— Bill and bis
little bear are employed to track burglars. Tbey
succeed in tracking them to a river where bruin
spends a lively quarter of an hour fishing them out
one by one. Tbe l>ear quite enjoys his unexpected
bath, and succeeds in obtaining free board and
lodging tor several little burglars.
TOMMY'S CAMERA (Nov. 3), — Tommy bas been
a good boy at school and his delighted parents
present him with a camera. Tommy then sets ont
In search of something to snapshot. Going into the
kitchen be soon finds a subject worthy of his at-
tention. The cook aud the butler are snapshotted
In tbe act of consuming their master's whlskej.
Unknown to them Tommy steals quietly out and
goes Into his auntie's bedroom. He manages to
snapshot that dear old lady In the act ot removing
ber wig. Tbe old lady does not notice bis presence
and neither do bis fond mamma and papa when
they have a slight tiff and papa gets his face
slapped. Tommy's sister and the nice young man
that calls to talk finance with papa are also caught
In a compromising attitude. Tbe consternation of
the guilty ones can well be Imagined when they
enthusiastically Inspect the negatives. Tbe cream
of the Joke is when tbey each get bold of tbe nega-
tive which reveals to them tbe misdeeds of the
others. Tbey all start laughing at each other, but
the laughter dies away when tbey exchange nega-
tives.
AMERICAN.
THE STRONGER MAN (Oct. 30).— Cliff Judson,
a notorious bad man, in a drunken Imbroglio, claims
another victim. He tells bis sweetheart that the
shooting was accidental and sbe believes blm. He
is supplied with food and water and makes for the
desert.
Bert Stevens, the sheriff, soon discovers his trail,
and not waiting for any supplies, STicb as what
Judson took along, soon follows him. After riding
a long time he locates Judson, with the aid of
his fieldglass, preparing to camp. He pushes on
and soon bas his captive in his power.
Stevens, wbo is now feeling tbe horrors of thirst
and exposure to the sun, suddenly becomes blind.
Judson takes advantage of the opportunity, and
deliberately shoots tbe sheriff. He finds the key
to tbe handcuffs and Is soon freed. Judson then re-
turns to his sweetheart and tells her that the
sheriff did not find him. She does not t)elieve his
story, aud after he bas repaired to the mountains,
goes in search of tbe sheriff.
He is found by Bessie in an unconscious condition,
but is soon revived by water. She takes him home
and nurses him back to health.
Sometime after Judson visits bis sweetheart, who
accuses him of attempting to kill the sheriff.
.\ quarrel follows, hut it is stopped by the appear-
ance of the sheriff. Judson Is ordered ont ot the
country. He repairs to tbe saloon, borrows a gun
and when tbe sheriff appears, fires at him. He
misses. 'The sheriff, in self-defence, shoots and
mortally wounds Judson. Bessie, wbo had fol-
lowed, rushes to the sheriff's side, ignoring her erst-
while lover, tor she has learned that he is the
nobler man.
THE WATER WAR (Nov. 2).— Ed Newton gets
Into trouble with tbe ranchmen as soon as he
starts surveying tor a big dam. Tom Daniels
rides up and informs him that Bill Dolan. one of
tbe wealthiest ranchmen, wishes to see him. He
goes and is told by Dolan that tbe work must be
stopped at once. Dolan tries to impress upon
Newton, but without effect, tbe fact that his
reservoir meets all the requirements. Here Newton
meets Margaret, the ranchman's daughter.
After the surveying has been completed and the
work begun, the arrogant ranchmen attack the
workers ot the dam, in which battle Ed Newton
and Bill Dolan are seriously Injured.
Hostilities having ended, the Injured engineer
is cared for at the Dolan home. During his stay
there he and Margaret have fallen in love, much
to tbe disgust ot Tom Daniels, wbo thought that
be would be the one to win ber band. So Daniels
swears revenge.
When the big dam is finished Ed shows Margaret
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over the place. Fn the tower they dlnoover a
liomb whlrh had been placed there by Daniels.
Margaret throws It Into the river. A Herce utrug-
Kle ensues between Daniels and Newton. In which
Daniels Is finally bested and thrown Into the river
below.
THE THKEE SHELL GAJCE (Nov. 6).— Dick
Ilanklv, «u outca.st. Is scfn orawllnB ont from
beneath a freight car. After many rebuffs he
finally secures work at the Weston ranch, where
he Is made welcome by the daughter Clara and her
mother.
Weston and Dick start for the bank to pay off a
mortgage long due. At the entrance to the bank
they are attracted by a three shell game and
despite the remonstrances of Dick, Weston gambles
away his money, returning heart-broken to his
home.
Clara and her mother blame Dick for their
father's weakness. Appalled by his desperate sit-
uation, Dick goes forth Into the mountains, where
he luckily meets the three shell gambler, whom
he holds up at the point of his revolver. He then
goes back to the ranch and returns Weston's
money. In the joy which follows he successfully
pleads his cause with Clara, who had learned to
love him during their brief acquaintance.
SOLAX.
FOLLOWING COUSIN'S FOOTSTEPS (Nov. 1).—
George NToore, a young man living in the country,
visits his cousin. Harold Sidney. In New York
City. He tells Harold he has come to have a
good time and Harold promises to break him In.
Harold shows him a number of photographs of
different girls giving a little story with each.
George sits with eyes and mouth wide open tak-
ing it all In. George refuses a cigarette, but
Harold tells him in order to be a sport he must
learn to smoke. The usual sick scene follows. Tlie
ne:tt day Harold, dressed as the typical college
boy, takes George for a walk. Harold flirts with
several girls and makes engagements. They escort
two girls to a soda fountain. George Is very bash-
ful and the girls make fun of him. He slips out
and runs home. Harold finds him at the house and
tells him he has got to be a sport and go out and
get acquainted. George goes to the park alone.
He tries to flirt with a couple of girls, but they
get Indignant and threaten to call an oBioer. He
walks away, gets some cards printed. After mak-
ing faces at a .voung lady, he offers her his card.
She bangs him on the head with her parasol and
he runs awa.v. Thinking his clothing is what Is
causing him to be turned down, he bu.vs a flash.v
suit and cane and goes out to try again. He gets
very bold and finally gets thrown in the pond.
Harold witnesses the ducking and rescues his
cousin, who lias had enough and wants to go home.
A HEHOINE OF THE REVOLUTION (Nov. 3),—
Ruth Fairfax lived with her widowed mother on
the banks of the Potomac. She was in love with
Win Rathburn. Will Is a captain In Washington's
army. One da.v while going to the spring, she
sees two British soldiers hold up an American
soldier and take from him a message from George
Washington to C/Olonel Montgomery. Ruth, hiding
behind a tree, hears one of the British soldiers
read the message, which is to the effect that
Colonel Montgomer.v must turn his regiment aside
In order to elude o.OOO British soldiers who are
lying In ambush waiting for him. She rushes ont,
grabs the message and runs home followed by one
of the British soldiers. She jumps on horseback
and flies to warn Montgomery. A most exciting
chase follows. She reaches the American regiment
just In time to save them, and falls in her lover's
arms.
paying reciprocated court to pretty Jane Ferguson,
ile wrote his father, Chief Sharp Arrow, often,
and lie was the pride of the trilie. One day the
long-kept peace of the tribe was broken by Fierce
Wolf, who incited his Indian brethren to rise
against their white iieighl«)r8. Old Sharp Arrow
delivered a mighty oration, pleading with the
braves to he peaceful, but they would not have it
so, telling him lie was olil ami tired of the excite-
ment they craved. So the old chief sent for big
sou, from tiie land of the white man.
And Frank came. Came, and saw, and con-
quered. But even wlille he was preparing to go
back to his love and the Kastern light. Fierce
Wolf, the plotter, laid the old chief low In a
jealous rage. But before he went to the Happy
Hunting Grounds, he culled his son to him and
charged him with the duty of keeping peace In the
tribe.
Frank's situation — Jane Ferguson, luxury, civili-
zation on one hand; on the other, his father's last
wish that he remain the Indian chief he was born
to be. And now. as ever, the call of blood, of
race, of tradition and tlie primal order of things —
conquers absolutely. Frank Is an Indian.
MOBILIZATION OF THE AMEBICAN FLEET
(Nov, 7). — The gathering of the greatest fleet ever
assembled under the American flag has set the
world agog. One hundred and two fighting vessels
-trung along the beautiful Hudson River Is an
Inspiring sight, and most appropriate It is that
Uncle Sam chose that magnificent setting for this
gigantic display of his strength on the seas. We
steam up along the line of grim fighters, then
take a survey of the general make-up of several
of the biggest of the water bull-dogs, with their
trim decks and majestic new-style skeleton masts.
But even more than this, for we now go Into
the quarters of the men, and call them out on
the big parade deck to go through their masterful
drills for us. We size up the work of various
crews, then watch them at the serious work of
keeping tlieir big floating home in order. By this
time they are all pretty well tired out, so they
adjourn to the forecastle, and start their dances,
music, and those hundred and one pranks and
tricks that have made your Uncle Sammy's Jack-
tars the rollicking, jolly sailor boys that they are.
GREAT NORTHERN.
THE ACTOR AS A SOLDIER (Nov. 4).— Smith's
time to become a soldier under conscription has ar-
rived. Smith Is an actor, and we see him at a
farewell dinner given him by his pals. He makes
a bet that on the following Monday morning he
will be back with them, exempt from all military
service. Off he goes to the barracks, and soon we
see him attired In his new garb. He adopts all
soits of tricks In order to win bis bet. In his
squad he does everything wrong. His rifle always
gets on the wrong slioulder; his fingers get Jambled
in the barrel. On sentry duty, he wraps himself
np with all manner of apparel to keep out the
cold. Before the commanding officer or at mess,
he appears as Hamlet, or Napoleon, and Is always
giving one the Impression of a mad actor. Taken
before the surgeon, he Is examined and his antics
procure for him the coveted document Informing
all and sundry that "Mr. John Smith Is nnqualifled
for military service on account of mental debility."
Armed with this, he repairs to the restaurant
■ where his friends have assembled in the hope of
winning their bet. But they are doomed to dis-
appointment for at the stroke of time agreed upon.
Smith enters and collects ten to one all around.
POWERS.
FOR THE TRIBE (Nov. 11).— Frank Deerhead is
his name to-day. It's twenty years since Banker
Ferguson adopted him. and took him away from the
land of tepees to the East, where he became one
of the Ferguson family, and a valuable business
aid, trusted and highly honored by the old banker.
More than that: In fact, for It had long been whis
pered about that the handsome cultured Indian was
REX.
THE TALE OF A CAT (Nov. 2).— Mrs. Moore
takes In washing to support herself and her blind
little child Helen. Among her patrons is Mr.
Thornton, a wealthy widower. His little mother-
less boy, Robert, alone and lonely all day In the
big, empty house, with Its luxury and dreariness.
Its wealth and woe, yearns for a comrade. So
Mr. Thornton gives him a kitten to be a companion
to him. Housekeepers are not the most tender
and sentimental brand of humanity, and Thorn-
ton's housekeeper, determined to be rid of the
feline nuisance, gives It to Mrs. Moore when she
calls tor her wash.
The heart of the blind little girl is made
happy by the soft, furry, little pussy. So, as all
through life, one's Joy is another's grief.
Then Fate, or a feline whim, or the wander-lust,
or kittenish kittishness. impels the cat to return
to the scenes of her ciiiidhood. She meanders back
to her former master, and the little girl Is desolate
over tlie loss of her loved possession. She sets out
to find the treacherous treasure, and after an ardent
and arduous search, discovers her in the proud
and protecting pos.session of Master Thornton.
She demands the cat, and what at first looks like
a belligerent episode transforms into a peace con-
gress. The boy looks at the tender little face.
shy and sweet and sombre with the shadow of
suffering. He looks into her unseeing eyes, and
something that one day the world would call man-
hood, comes to the fore. That which more than
any other one thing has banished brutality and
bestialit.v from the earth and made men civilized —
the little thing called sympathy — surges through
the three feet of his being, an eloquent response
to the silent sorrow of the other. They become
friends.
-Mrs. Moore, anxious about the girl's absence,
sets out to seek her. and finds the three playmates
together. Slie asks the girl to come home, but the
boy, who now wants to keep his new pla.vmale,
even more than before he wanted to keep the cat.
protests. He appeals to his father to detain the girl,
and the latter solves the problem by engaging Mrs.
M«>ore as housekeeper.
Mr. Thornton pro<ures surgical assistance for
the girl. The operation Is successful, and the
little blind girl can at last SKE the blessings of
friendship. The years fly by, .vou know, and per-
haps some day the boy and girl will tell another
little boy and girl to love dumb animals.
YANKEE.
A COWARD'S REGENERATION (Nov. 6).—
Courage was never a great fa<tor In the make up
of Dick Moore, and when his father orders him to
give up the girl whom he loves, Dick, after a
mild excuse, consents to do so. But when he
meets his sweetheart, her love and beauty over-
coiue all promises and he decides to run away.
In the mean time, the butler and his wife de-
cide to rob the old man of a large sum of money,
and In the struggle which ensued, the butler picks
up a riding crop which belongs to Dick and strikes
the old man In the head, killing him Instantly.
Dick's crop Is consldere<i sufficient evidence and a
general seardi Is made for him. Instead of facing
an ln<iuiry. he deserts his sweetheart at a ferry
landing and disappears.
A year later, as a private in the V. S. army, he
volunteers to carry Important papers across the
enemy's camp and almost loses his life In the
attempt. While in the hospital tent he Is put
lu the care of a siwclal nurse. In whom he recog-
nlz»s the sweetheart he had deserted. Explanations
follow and the .voung woman is finally satisfied
that she can trust her future with the man. who,
though at one time a coward, had completely
vindicated himself In the brave action for bis
countr.v.
HE DIDN'T LIKE THE TUNE (Nov. 10).— Mr.
and Mrs. Le.Moine have Just returned from their
honcvmoon and are visited by Mrs. Letfolne's
brother, Franklyn Bachelder. Mrs. LeMolne and
her brother both possess musical talent and are
very fond of one tune that they play as often as
po.ssible, which proves very annoying to Mr. I^-
Molne. His constant pleading to have them play
something else proves unavailing and at last the
"worm turns." LeMolne, seated in his room, hears
the strains of the hated tune and in a rage rushes
down to the music room and tearing the violin from
his wife's hands smashes it into a thousand pieces.
The wife and brother plan to repay him for his
loss of temper by pretending that the wife has
eloped with another man. They leave a note
stating these facts and leave the house.
The tirother disguises himself and taking two
grips they board a train. When the husband
reads the note he jumps into an auto and gives
chase. \n exciting race takes place between the
auto and train, in which the train wins. The sup-
posed elopers board a launch and are chased In
another by the husband. The chase continues In
carriage and auto until finally In a roundat)Out
way the elopers reach their home and are having
a hearty laugh over their sweet revenge when the
husband comes. When he discovers the trick he
shamefacedly promises never again to Interefere
with their music and to buy his wife a new violin.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Among the Exhibitors
WjlliamBon, W. Va. — Juliling BrofherB will erect
■ moviiiB pklure tlioatcr licre.
Paris, 111. — U. W. Parker has purcbased the
Cozy Theater of the McKlnney Brothers.
Houaton, Texas. — Mrs. I>. C. Boyle has purchased
the Happy Hour Theater here. Vaudeville will be
added to tlie program.
Des Uoines, Iowa. — UolTerslty Place has another
attractlce photoplay theater, which Is under the
ownership of Mr. Namur.
Louisville, Ky. — The contract for the construc-
tion of the Majestic Theater, the new moving pic-
ture house on Fourth Avenue, has been let to A.
Markham & Co. The new theater will have a seat-
ing capacity of 1,21)0, and will cost $45,000. An-
other moving picture house Is to be erected on
Market Street, near Eighth, at a cost of $8,000.
M. Baggs Is the promoter. The Portland Theater
Co., controlled by I^uls Dlttmar, will operate the
new moving picture house now being constructed
at Twenty-sixth and Portland Avenue, at a cost
of $12,000.
Pittsburf, Pa. — Henry Berg will reconstruct the
building at fa4 SmlthHeld Street, for the exhibition
of moving pictures.
Louisville, Ky. — The Ruby Amusement Co., or-
ganized to operate motion picture theaters, flled
articles of Incorporation with a capital stock of
$2,100, divided Into twenty-one shares of $100 each.
Incorporators are, Allen Houston, Estella Hous-
ton, Clarence Bltzer and M. Stoecker.
Shelbyville, Ind. — William Tucker, owner of two
5-cent picture houses in this city, has disposed of
both of them and will buy an amusement place In
Indianapolis. The new owners are A. K. Kelsey
and Russell Forster.
Milwaukee, Wis. — R. Bruce Douglas, who is
building a moving picture theater on Greenfield
Avenue, has sold same to Earl E. Contanch and
Clyde HafTernon.
Griggsville, 111. — A new motion picture theater
named The Star has just been opened here. The
manager Is Fred Lane.
Seattle, Wash. — A $100,000 photoplay house on
Second Avenue will be the latest big addition to
Seattle's amusement enterprises. The new theater
Is to be located at 1412. 1414 and 1416 Second
Avenue. John H. Clemmer, owner of two theaters
In Spokane, and his son, James C. Clemmer, owner
of the Dream Theater In this city, are financing
the new venture.
Wilming^n, Del. — The work of converting the
the old St. Paul's M. E. Church on Market Street
Into a moving picture theater has been begun.
Dover, Del. — Charles Devalenger has converted
the dining-room and parlor of the National Hotel,
Mllford. into a moving picture theater.
Birmingham, Ala J. C. Robb Is preparing to
open a moving picture show here.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Peter Boosalls has contracted
with the R. J. Cheney Company for a $3,000 mov-
ing picture theater at 808 E. I-ake Street.
St. Louis, Mo. — A permit for the erection of a
one-story fireproof picture theater at 5951 Easton
Avenue was taken out by the Vaudeville Theater
Company. It Is to cost $35,000 and will belong
to the Crawford circuit of picture shows.
StroudsbuTg, Pa. — The Alrdome, East Strouds-
burg, the only open-air motion picture house in
this locality, has closed after a very profitable
season.
Salton, Oa. — Phil Heyward, manager of the
Dalton Picture Show, Is interested In the establish-
ment of an opera bouse, which will cost $75,000.
Middlesboro, Ky. — J. R. Taylor is contemplating
the erection of a moving picture theater here.
Aiken, S. 0. — The Aiken Theater Company will
erect a $12,000 theater here, which will operate
first class animated pictures.
Soanoke, Va. — The Henritize Amusement Com-
pany will erect a moving picture theater In the
near future.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Lexington Theater, Sev-
enteenth and Center Streets, has opened Its doors.
Its seating capacity Is 550. A $5,000 pipe organ
Is another feature. William Jacobs is the pro-
prietor and manager.
Fairmont, Minn. — The Crystal Theater Will be
opened In the Clark-Haines Building.
Fort Smith, Ark. — The Grand Theater has been
leased by R. J. Mack, Roy DeRoss and C. W.
Crary.
Denver, Col. — Plans are under way for the Im-
provement of the Stratton estate property at the
corner of Nevada and Huerfano Streets, south of
the New Federal Building, in Colorado Springs.
A structure costing $20,000 will be erected for a
motion picture show.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Watthew Schmid will erect
a $16,000 moving picture theater in Glrard Ave-
nue for James D. Dorney.
Faiimount, Minn, — Frank St. John has opened
his new picture show In the Clark Building.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Schnetzky & Son are drawing
plans for a $7,000 picture theater to be erected
for C. Cavanaugh at Twenty-second and Center
Streets.
Lakota, N. D. — Charles Pierce is remodeling the
People's State Bank Building preparatory to open-
ing up a moving picture theater.
New Ulm, Minn. — F. E. English Is arranging to
open a moving picture theater In the C. Rlnkle
Building, St. Peter, Minn.
Minneapolis, Minn. — The R. J. Cheney Company
will erect a $4,000 moving picture theater at 808
Lake Street.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Peter BooBalls will erect a
moving picture theater In this city.
Enid, Okla. — It. H. Webb has purchased the
Wonderland Motion Picture Theater here.
Washington, D. 0. — Edgar B. Conover will open
a new moving picture theater In the near future,
to be known as the Newport.
Opelika, Ala. — J. C. Robb, of Birmingham, Is
preparing to open a moving picture tueaiei uvie.
Waco, Tex. — Mrs. G. D. Streoter will let the
contract soon for the erection of a new moving
picture theater.
Groesbeck, Tex. — Mrs. D. C. Boyle, of Fort
Worth, has purchased the Happy Hour Theater.
Eacine, Wis. — The Bijou Moving Picture U heater
will he opened in a short time.
Stillwater, Minn. — The Industrial Film Syndicate
of this city, will open as a moving picture theater.
Sutter Creek, Gal. — John Ratto will open a mov-
ing picture theater In this city and one In Jack-
son.
Momechen, W. Va. — Harry McCabe has awarded
the contract to E. Keller for the erection of a
moving picture theater.
Fort Collins, Col. — R. George will open a moving
picture theater here.
Hannibal, Mo. — D. OrviUe Rees« will open •
moving picture theater here, to be known as the
Orpheum.
New TJlm, Minn. — F. E. English will open a mov-
ing picture theater in the (' P'lklc Building.
Hutchinson, Kan, — Grover L. Hill, manager of
the Magic Theater. wUi open aiiomer luoviug pic-
ture house at 204 North Main Street.
Denver, Col. — Plans are under way for the Im-
provement of Stratton estate property at the cor-
ner of Nevada and Huerfano Streets, south of
the new Federal Building, In Colorado Springs. A
structure costing $20,000 will be erected for a
motion picture show.
Wheeling, W. Va. — The contract has been let
for the new Nickelodeon on Market Street. Harry
McCabe will be the manager and owner.
Bridgeport, Conn. — Plans for a motion picture
theater, to be erected on Union Avenue, for Conrad
Hockenberger, have l)een accepted. Cost will be
$5,000.
Pipestone, Minn. — The Star Moving Picture The-
ater was sold by E. E. Hurd to Messrs. W. W.
Hall and J. F. Kaupp.
Alden, Minn. — Mr. BIgelow has rented the
Gund Building and will open a moving picture the-
ater.
Streator, 111. — The Dreamland Theater name will
be changed to that of the Dawn.
Little Rock, Ark. — H. A. Peckham has sold his
theater to George Huford.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Former Alderman Henry Klelm
will erect a moving picture theater at a cost of
$8,000.
Eockford, 111. — W. Clarke has sold his moving
picture theater, at 106 West State Street, to Henry
Nobln, of this city.
Paris, Tenn. — The New Dixie Theater will be
erected here at a cost of $25,000.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Tern Amusement Company
will erect an $8,000 moving picture theater in
this city.
Elgin, Neb. — F. E. Whitehouse sold his Interest
In the Whitehouse Moving Picture Theater to
Thomas Kegan.
Rockwell City, la. — L. W. .Johnson. Jr.. pro-
prietor of the Johnson Opera House, contemplates
remodeling same.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Architect H. C. Hensel la
making plans for a picture theater for the Silver
City Amusement Company on National and Twent.v-
eighth Avenues. It will seat 490 persons and will
cost $8,000.
Augusta, Ga. — Augusta is to have another picture
theater. Announcement has been made by the
Picture Plays Theater Company, owners of the
Bonita and Modjeska. that they will build a pic-
ture palace on the 800 block by Sylvester's.
Shelbjrville, Ind. — William Tucker has sold the
Nickelo and the Jackson Street Alrdome to Ens-
sell Foster and A. F. Kelsey, of this city. Mr.
Tucker will go to Indianapolis, where he Intends
building a new motion picture theater.
Hannibal, Mo. — D. Orvill Reese Is now In pos-
session of the Goodwin Theater and under the new
ownership It will be known as the New Orpheum.
Sidney, la. — Wra. Wilklns will open a moving
picture theater in this city.
Middletown, Conn. — Another moving picture the-
ater will be erected here by Thomas H. Heath.
Eichmond, Va.— The building at 1229 Hull
Street will he rebuilt and will be hereafter known
as the Pastime Photoplay Theater.
St. Louis, Mo. — The 0. T. Crawford Theater
syndicate h.is bought ground, through the McNalr
& Harris Realty Company, to build on King's High-
way, just north of Delmar Avenue, a theater
planned to be the finest picture show house In
the West End. The plans call for a fireproof
building, to seat 2,000 persons.
Newark, N. J. — The Washington Theater Is the
name by which Proctor's Bljou Dream, In Wash-
ington Street, will be known hereafter. A change
In the management has been effected with the
retirement ' of the Proctor Interests and the leas-
ing of the property by William Fox. The place
will continue to be devoted to vaudeville and mov-
ing pictures.
Colorado Springs, Colo. — The International Realty
Company has contracted to build a moving picture
^ouse on the lot south of the postoffice on Nevada
Avenue for the Colorado Amusement Company.
It is proposed to construct a house with a seating
capacity of 1,000 persons.
Salt Lake City, Utah. — Max Daniels, proprietor
of the Bungalow Theater, on State Street, near
Third South, Is planning the establishment of one
of the largest moving picture houses In the world.
The completed structure will be known as the
Daniels Theater, and Is expected to open for busi-
ness about January 1. The theater will cover a
space of 52 feet by 235 feet, facing on State
Street and Floral Avenue, and will have a seat-
ing capacity of 1,360.
Philadelphia, Pa.— Matthew Schmid has be^un
the erection of a $16,000 moving picture house, it
519 East Glrard Avenue.
Milwaukee, Wis. — J. W. Tonsor will build a
$9,000 moving picture theater on Fond du Lac
Avenue, near Twenty-ninth and Center Streets.
Kellogg, Idaho. — S. S. Taylor, who has been con-
ducting a picture show In the McConnell hall for
some time, will open his new showbouse, "The
Isis," In the room just vacated by the Worstell-
Thornblll Company.
Dalton, Ga. — Philip Hayward, owner of the Dal-
ton Picture Show, will open another house In 60
days, with a seating capacity of 500, and prob-
ably also a show for negroes, to seat 250. In
the white show a stage will be erected and vaude-
ville run.
Camden, N. J. — Jas. Morgan, Jr., of Concord
Avenue, will open a moving picture casino at 10th
and Market Streets.
New York City. — An elaborate and commodlons
picture theater Is being planned, to be erected on
the sontheast corner of Lenox Avenue and llltb
Street, for the Kramer Contracting Company. The
cost when completed will amount to $50,000.
Ban Antonio, Tex. — The Grand Motion Picture
Theater, the latest of picture theaters to be erected
here, has thrown open Its doors to the public.
Oneonta, N. Y. — The Chase and Bennett Hall
is l)€ing converted into a high class motion pic-
ture theater, which will be under the management
of H. G. Garrett Moving Picture Company.
Philadelphia, Pa. — A new moving picture the-
ater Is being planned to be erected at 519 East
Glrard Street for Mr. James D. Dorney at a
cost of $16,000.
New York City. — A new moving picture theater
Is being planned, to be erected at 210-212 West
102d Street.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Tern Amusement Com-
pany will erect a new moving picture theater at
Third and Clarke Streets, to cost $8,000.
St. Louis, Mo.— The 0. T. Crawtord Theater
syndicate will erect a new theater, to cost $25,000,
at Delmar Avenue and King's Highway.
Chicago, m. — A new theater will be erected at
Lincoln and Fullerton Avenues, at a cost of $75,000,
by Nicholas Wetzel, Jr.
Johnstown, Pa. — The old First Presbyterian Church
on Main Street will be remodeled Into a theater.
Minneapolis, Minn.— Peter Boosalls, 808 W. Lake
Street, picture theater to cost $3,000.
Pueblo, Col. — J. T. Burton, of Holly, has sold
the Electric Theater at that place to Crook &
Whltcomb, who will take possession.
Champaign, 111. — H. H. Johnson, of Piqua, Ohio,
Is making arrangements to establish a picture the-
ater In the Karlber Building.
Palo Alto, Cal. — A new moving picture theater
will be established here at a cost of $8,211.
Pine Grove, Pa. — A picture theater will be
erected here on the Wheeler Estate.
Oklahoma City, Okla, — B. H. Powell and Edward
Croak, of this city, will erect a new theater at
111-113 Main Street, to cost $60,000.
Portland, Ore. — Tamassie & Willsen will erect
a one-story picture showbouse on Mississippi Ave-
nue and Beech Street, to cost $5,500.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Work will soon start on the
theater, which is to occupy the Pianklngton site.
Detroit, Mich. — The Washington Theater Com-
pany will erect a new theater, at Washington
Boulevard and Clifford Street. Company Incor-
porated for $200,000.
Jackson, Ohio. — Hipp Theater Company. Cap-
ital $6,500. J. E. Stivers, S. J. Crawford and
T. M. Davidson.
Sutter Creek, Cal. — A new moving picture the-
ater Is to be established on Main Street.
Reading, Pa. — Ben Zerr will erect a new mov-
ing picture theater at Schuylkill Avenue.
Green Bay, Wis. — Gem Theater Company. Cap-
ital, $3,000. Ludolph Hansen, H. T. Nelson and
A. Nelson.
Lindsay, Cal. — Capt. A. J. Hutchinson will es-
tablish a new theater here, to cost about $10,000.
Ealeigh, N. C. — F. K. Ellington and associates
are having plans prepared for an opera house,
to cost about $50.00<1.
Las Vegas, New Mex. — J. K. Martin will es-
tablish a new picture show on Sixth Street.
Dalton, Ga. — A new opera house company Is be-
ing organized here and will establish an opera
house.
New York, N. Y. — Plans have been made for
the construction of the new Atlantic Theater, In
the Bowerv. at Canal and Elizabeth Streets, to
cost $235,000.
Louisville, Ky. — An addition will be erected to
the Majestic Theater, to cost $25,000.
Aiken, S. C. — The Aiken Theater Company will
erect a new $12,000 opera house.
La Mont, Is. — The opera house to be erected
here will be erected by J. H. Selden, at a cost
of $12,000.
Cleveland, Ohio. — Rex Amusement Company.
Capital, $10,000. John Kreizel, Louis Ruzlcka, and
Albert Krepal.
Kansas City, Kan. — Brefogle Bros, will erect a
new $3,000 theater at 2604 E. Ninth Street.
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and exchanges. They do not
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First class service, 24 reels week-
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First class service, 30 reels week-
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First class service, 36 reels week-
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Write for lists and prices.
Bargain lists of films from $8 to
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Titles made to your order, 5 ft.
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EJeanor Caines
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Albert McCovern
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Independent Release Dates
AMERICAN
Oct. 2— The Love of the We»t (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 6— The MJner's Wife (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 0— The Land Thieves (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12— The Cowtwy and the Outlavr (Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 16— Three Daughters of the West (W. Dr.) 850
Oct. 16— The Caves of I.a Jolla (Sc.) 150
Oct. 10— The Lonely lUnge (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Horse Thleve's Bigamy (W. Dr.). .1000
Oct. 26— The Trail of the Eucalyptus (W. Dr.).1000
Oct. 30— The Stronger Man (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— The Water War (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 6— The Three Shell Game (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 9— The .Mexican (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 13— The Kastorn Cowboy (W. Com.) 1000
CHAMPION.
Oct. 4 — As Things Used To Be (Dr.) 950
Oct. 0 — The National Gnard Encampment at
Fort Riley (Topical) W50
Oct. 11 — What the Indians Did 950
Oct. 16 — A Girl and a Spy (Dr.) 950
Oct. U9— Circumstantial Evidence (Dr.) 950
Oct. 23 — The Copperhead (Dr.) 950
Oct. 25— Law or the Lady (Dr.) 950
Oct. 30— Field Day Sports at Ft. Blley, Eansaa
(Topical) 950
Nov. 1— The Cowboys' Pies (Com. ) 9.50
Nov. 6— Folks of Old Virginia tDr.) 950
Nov. 8— The Moonshiner's Trail (Dr.) 950
ZCLAIR.
Sept. 26— A Just General (MUltary Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2 — Hearts and Eyes (Dr.) 630
Oct. 2— For Your Hats, Ladles! (Edn.) 870
Oct. 9 — Better to Have Remained Blind (Dr.) 740
Oct. »— The Motor Chair (Com.) 260
Oct. 16— A Lucky (Change (Com.) 805
Oct. 16— Lake Garda (Scenic) 185
Oct. 23— Youth! "Queen of Hearts" (Com.).. 740
Oct. 23 — Percy Gets Tired of the Theater
(Com.) 260
Oct. 30 — A Father's Heart (Dr.) 920
GREAT NORTHERN.
Sept. 16 — The Conspirators (Dr.)
Sept. 23— Caught In His Own Net (Dr.)
Sept. 30 — The Conspirators (Dr. )
Oct. 7— The White Tulip (Com.)
Oct. 7 — Barcelona (Scenic)
Oct. 14 — Secret of the Underground Passage
» (Dr.)
Oct. 21 — His Fidelity Investigated (Com.)
Oct. 28— The Vicissitudes of Fate (Dr.)
Nov. 4 — The Actor as a Soldier (Com.)
DIP.
Oct. 2— The Rose's Story (Dr.) 1000
Oct. B — Through the Air (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9— The Sentinel Asleep (Dr.) 600
Oct. 9 — The Last G. A. R. Parade it Roch-
ester. N. Y. (Topical) 500
Oct. 12— The Better Way (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 16 — Uncle Pete's Ruse (Com. -Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19 — The Aggressor (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Biting Business (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 26 — The Waif (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30— His Dress Suit (Dr.) 800
Oct. 30— A Few Minutes With Steeple-Jack
Lindholm (Topical) 200
Nov. 2— King, the Detective (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 6 — Waiting at the Cliurch (Com.) 1000
Nov. 9 — The Wife's Awakening (Dr.) 1000
LUX.
Oct. «— Bill Has a Bath (Com.) 452
Oct. 6— Neighbors (Com.) 488
Oct. 13 — A Dog in a Coiner's Den (Dr.) 593
Oct. 13— BUI, Police Cyclist (Com.) 390
Oct. 20— BUI Pays His Debts (Com.) 442
Oct. 20 — Henpecked Bertie Goes Fishing (Com.) 514
Oct. 27— Bill, His Wife and the Water (Com.) 455
Oct. 27 — Bertie and His Rivals (Com.) 472
Nov. 3— Bill and the Bear (Com. ) 554
Nov. 3 — Tommy's Camera (Com.) 393
NEW YORE MOTION PICTURE CO.
BISON.
Oct. 8 — The Red Man's Penalty (Dr.)
Oct. 8 — Range Justice (Dr.)
Oct. 10 — The Pioneer's Mistake (Dr.)
Oct. l.S — The Indian Rustlers (Dr.)
Oct. 17— A Western Bride (Dr.)
Oct. 20— A Warrior's Treachery (Dr.)
Oct. 24 — A Noble Red Man (Dr.)
Oct. 27— An Indian Hero (Dr.)
Oct. 31— The Cattlemen's War (Dr.)
Nov. 3 — A Young Squaw's Bravery (Dr.)....
Nov. 7 — A Race for a Bride (Dr.)
AMBROSIO.
(B7 N, Y. U. P. Co.)
Sept. 30 — The Law of Retaliation (Dr.)
Sept. 30 — A Strange Invitation to Dinner (C^m.)
Oct. 4 — Wrestlers and Wrestling (Topical)...
Oct. 11— The Little Chimney Sweep (Dr.)
Oct. 14 — Tweedledum'8 Monkey (Com.)
Oct. 14 — Tweedledum and One of His Tricks
(Com.)
Oct. 18— The Conversion of St. Anthony (Dr.)
Oct. 25— Salambo (Dr.)
Nov. 1 — Judas (Dr.)
ITALA.
Sept. 9 — Toto Has a Purse (Com.)
Sept. 16 — The Horse of the Regiment (Dr.)
Sept. 16 — Foolshead Charges Himself With Re-
moval (Com.)
Oct. 7 — Foolshead a Model Quest (Com.)....
Sept. 23 — (See Ambroslo this date.)
Sept. 30 — (See Ambroslo this date.)
Oct. 7— Foolshead a Model Guest (Com.)
Oct. 14 — (See Ambroslo this date.)
Oct. 21 — Foolshead Quarrels With His Sweet-
heart (Com.)
Oct. 28 — Toto and the Dummy (Com.)
Oct. 28— The Rearing of Pheasants (Dr.)
Nov. 4 — Foolshead's Holiday (Com.)
NESTOH.
Oct. 11- Let Ub Smooth the Way (Dr.)
Oct. 14 — Mutt and Jeff and the Blackband (Com.)
Oct. 14 — Romance and Uppercuts (Com.)
Oct. 18— The Town Marshal (Com. -Dr.)
Oct. 21 — Mutt and Jeff Join the Opera Co
Oct. 21— That Blessed Baby (Com.)
Oct. 25— Lone Bill's Last Ride (Dr.)
Oct. 28 — Mutt and Jeff Discover a Wonderful
Remedy (Com. )
Oct. 28 — Dippy Advertises for a Pup (Com.)...
Nov. 1 — Big Noise Hank (W. Com.)
Nov. 4 — Mutt and Jeff and the Lady Stenog-
rapher (Com.)
Nov. 4 — The Suit Case Mystery (Com.)
Nov. 8 — ^A True Westerner (Dr.)
Not. 11 — Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds
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POWERS,
10 — Large Lakes of Italy (Scenic) 285
10 — Thou Shalt Not Steal (0)m.) 700
14 — Running Fawn's Chief (Dr.) 990
17 — Yarn of a Baby's Shirt (Com.)
17 — First Mail by Aeroplane (Topical)..
17 — Headline Acrobats (Com.)
21 — The Awakening of John Clark (Dr.)..
24 — John Baxter's Ward (Com.)
24— The Little Brown Calf (Dr.)
28— The Revenue Officer's Last Case (Dr.)
31 — Apples and Destiny (Com.)
31 — The Progressive Book Agent ((3om.)..
4— The Pride of the West (Dr.)
7 — Mobilization of the American Fleet
(Topical)
11— For the Tribe (Dr. )
RELIANCE.
30 — Weighed In the Scale (Dr.)
4 — A Quiet Evening ((3om.)
4 — Winning Papa's Consent (Dr.)
7 — The Anonymous Letter (Dr.)
11 — The Human Sacrifice (Dr.)
14 — A Narrow Escape (Dr.)
18 — The Trapper's Daughter (Dr.)
21 — Divorce (Dr.)
25 — The Empty Crib (Dr.)
28 — The Test of a Man (Dr.)
1 — .\ Mi.v-l'p in Suit Cases (CTom. Dr.).
4 — The Greater Love (Dr.) '
REX.
24 — Castles In the Air (Com.)
31 — The Tom Scarf (Dr.)
7 — Picturesque Colorado (Scenic)
14— Faith (Dr.)
21 — The Rose and the Dagger (Dr.)
28 — The Derelict (Dr.)
5 — Lost Illusions (Dr.)
12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
19— Her Sister (Dr.)
26— A Breach of Faith (Dr.) '...
2— The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
9— Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
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SOLAS.
20— Oh! Ton Stenographer (Com.)
22— Nellie's Soldier (Mil. Dr.)
27— How Hopkins Raised the Rent (Com.)
29 — An Italian's Gratitude (Dr.)
4 — A Breeiy Morning (0)m. )
6 — His Sister's Sweetheart «UlUtary)
II— He Was a Millionaire ((^m.)
13— HU Mother's Hymn (Dr.)
18 — A Corner In Criminals (Com.)
18 — A Lover's Ruse (Com.)
20— His Better Self (Military Dr.)
25 — Percy and His Squaw (C^m.)
27— For Big Brother's Sake (Dr.)
1 — Following Cousin's Footsteps (Com.)..
3 — A Heroine of the Revolution iDr.)....
8 — An Interrupted Elopement (Com.)....
10 — Grandmother Love (Dr.)
THANHOUBER.
29 — Love's Sacrifice (Dr.)
3 — The Five Rose Sisters (Dr.)
6 — The East and the West (Dr.)
9 — The Higher Law (Dr.)
13 — The Tempter and Dan Cupid (Dr.)..
17— The Early Life of David Copperfleld
(Dr.), Part I
20— The Satyr and the Lady (Dr.)
24 — Little Em'ly and David CopperUeld (Dr.)
27— The Jewels of Allah (Dr.)
30 — The Loves of David Copperfleld (Dr.)..
3 — Their Burglar (Dr.)
7 — The Missing Heir (Dr.)
10 — The Last of the Mohicans (Dr.)
14 — The Higher— the Fewer (Com.)
17— A Mother's Faith (Dr.)
YANKEE.
, 25 — For the Wearing of the Green (Dr.)
29— Man (Dr.)
2 — She Never Knew (Dr.)
6 — The (roose Girl (Dr.)
9 — His Second Wife (Dr.) -. ..
13 — Society Hoboes (Com.)
16 — The Lost Kerchief (Ck)m.)
20 — The Man Who Came Back (Dr.)
23 — The Drummer Boy of Shlloh (Dr.)...
27 — Flower of the Forest (Dr.)
30 — The Van Osten Jewels (Dr.)
.3 — At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
6 — A Coward's Regeneration (Dr.)
l(j — He Didn't Like the Tune (Com.)...
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little used, as good as new, with fine trunk. Will
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wire at once. AMUSEMENT SUPPLY CO., 107 N.
Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.
FOR SALE. — Moving picture booth 7x7x9, Fort
Wayne compensarc, runs 500 hours dally: $45
stereoptlcon. Cost of outBt, $225. How much am
I offered? Address, F. W. MAGOON, St. Johns-
bury. Vt.
FOR SALE, — Fort Wayne compensarc used two
months. Address, GEM THEATER, Union City,
Tenn.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED — Good singer and muungcr for Moving
Picture House. Must be a good, bright advertiser.
BROWN A DION, Kane, Pa.
FOR SALE — Mirror Screen, electric lighting plant,
four fans u.sed short time only. Will sell at great
sacrifice. Address, SWIFT, care of Moving Picture
World, New York City.
FOR S^LE— S!et of nuisical electric bells, 2S
notes and keyboard. $GO. Will send on trial.
Never been used. DAN HARTON, 266 East Irving
Street, Oshkosh, Wis.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Over 1,000 Player and Electric piano music rolls
to exchange at ten to twenty cents per roll. New
music; 25 per cent, discount. Write for particu-
lars. .Music Roll Department, A. F. DR.4GER &
COMPANY, (ass City. .Mich.
TO EXHIBIT — We desire to correspond with the-
ater managers relative to exhibiting 3.000 feet de-
scriptive of Alberta and Northwestern Canada.
Lecturer accompanying our own films. Full Infor-
mation on receipt of .vour address. BIJou Theater,
Edmonton, .\lberta, Canada.
FILMS WANTED — l-iluis pertaining to central
Africa wanted for one night only. A. B. DEANE,
Wellsboro, Pa.
AUTHORS — Your manuscripts typed from 25 cents
up. Send them in immediately. "TYPIST," 105
Charles Street, New Y'ork City.
FOB SALE — Moving Picture Electric Light Plant.
Has only been used one year; 130 lights now used
at the small cost of $2.80 per mouth. Including
matinees. Reason for selling, going to enlarge
theater. $300 takes entire outfit. A great bar-
gain. ROSCOE C. CUNEO, Star Theater, Upper
Sandusky. Ohio.
WANTED TO BUY— .Motion Picture Camera.
Must be In good condition. Address, Cory Theater,
Tulsa. Okla.
NEW YORK CITY LICENSED OPERATOR look-
ing for partner. Know bow to build up patronage.
Have $200 cash. Powers No. 6 and Hawthorne
flaming arcs at disposal. If cannot connect quickly
will offer services and machine, weekly salary.
If you contemplate going Into business will pay
to have Interview. "PARTNER," care of Moving
Picture World, New York City.
Licensed Release Dates
BIOGRAPH.
Oct. 16 — The Unveiling (Dr.) 998
Oct. 19— The Adventures of Billy (Dr.) 999
Oct. 23— Through His Wife's Picture (Com.).. 530
Oct. 23 — The Inventor's Secret (Com.) 468
Oct. 26— The Long Road (Dr.) 999
Oct. 30 — Love In the Hills (Dr.) 998
Nov. 2 — A Victim of Circumstances (Com.).. 382
Nov. 2 — Their First Divorce Case (Com.) 616
Nov. 6 — The Battle (Dr.) 1084
Nov. 9— The Trail of Books (Dr.) 994
EDISON.
Oct. 24 — A Day At West Point Military Acad-
emy, New York (Topical) 1000
Oct. 2.T — The Fairies' Banquet (Com.) 400
Oct. 25 — How the Telephone Came to Town
(Com. ) 600
Oct. 27 — An Island Comedy (Com.) 1000
Oct. 28— The Kid from the Klondike (W. (3om.)
Oct. 31— The Reform Candidate (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1— The Rise and Fall of "Weary Willie"
(Com.) 1000
Nov. 3 — The Girl and the Motor Boat (Dr.).. 1000
Nov. 4 — Love and Hatred (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7 — A Modern Cinderella (Com. ) 1000
Nov. S — Logan's Babies (Com.) 1(X)0
Nov. 10— The Black Arrow (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 11 — Willie Wise and His Motor Boat
(Com.) 650
Nov. 11 — Icebergs Off the Coast of Labrador
(Sc.) 340
ESSANAY,
Oct. 24 — The Tricked Trickster (Com.)
Oct. 24 — The Family Pet Revenge (Com.) 1000
Oct. 25— Athletics vs. Giants in the World's
Championship Baseball Series of
1911 (Topical) 1000
Oct. 26 — Too Many Engagements (Com.) 1000
Oct. 27— Pals (Dr.) lOOO
Oct. 28— The Forester's Plea (W. Dr.)
Oct. 31— Outwitting Papa (Com.) lOOO
Nov. 2— The Right John Smith (Com.) 364
Nov. 2 — HI Feathertop at the Fair (Com.) 636
Not. 3 — Bill Bumper's Bargain (Com.) 1000
Nov. 4 — The Outlaw Deputy (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7 — He Fought for the U. S. A. (Dr.)... 1000
Nov. 9 — Showing Uncle (Com.) 400
Nov. 9 — Gee Whiz (Com. ) 600
Nov. 10— The Empty Saddle (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 11 — The Girl Back East (W. Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT.
Oct. 7— Rejected (Dr.) 845
Oct. 10 — Ajacclo, Birthplace of Napoleon (Sc.).. 318
Oct. 10— Jimmie's Midnight Flight (Com. -Dr.) 675
Oct. 14 — Contra, a Picturesque Town of Portu-
gal (Sc.) 238
Oct. 14 — The Upward Way (Dr.) 7M
Oct. 17 — Done Brown (Com. -Dr.) 833
Oct. 17 — A Fairyland of Frost and Snow (Sc.) 163
Oct. 21 — The Masked Huntsman (Dr.) 784
Oct. 21— Opening Flowers (Horticultural) 216
Oct. 24 — Jlmmie In Love (Com.) ,.. 565
Oct. 24 — The Ostrich Plume Industry, France
(Scenic.) 428
Nov. 7 — The Vagabond (Dr.) 623
Nov. 7— A Trip On a Dirigible Balloon (Sc). 331
Nov. 11 — Tlie Hour of Execution (Dr.) 787
Nov. 11 — Manresa, a Spanish Town (Sc.) 200
ITAT.F.Itr
Oct. 16 — The Colleen Bawn (3 Reels) 8000
Oct. 18 — Daniel Boone's Bravery (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 20— The Mesqnite's Gratltnde (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— A Prisoner of Mexico (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 25 — The I>ost Freight Car (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 27— The Peril of the Plains (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30— For Her Brother's Sake (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1— The Greatest of Engineering Feats
(Educational)
Not. 1— The Plot Against Bertie (Com.)
Nov. 3— The Price of Ambition (Dr.)
Nov. 6— The Luck of Reckless Reddy (Com.). 1000
Not. 8 — White Brave's Heritage (Dr.) 1000
Not. 10 — The Engineer's Daughter (Dr.) 1000
LTTBCN.
Oct. 21— Tobacco Industry (Edu.)
Oct. 21— Her Exclusive Hat (Com.)
Oct. 21— Willie's Conscience (Com.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Scandal .Mongers (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 25 — The Tars Ashore (Omedy) 1000
Oct. 26— A Rural Conqueror (Com.) 1000
Oct. 28 — LoTe's Victory (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30 — Somebody's Mother (Dr.) 1000
Not. 1— a Gay Time in New York City (Com.)lOOO
Not. 2 — One On Reno (Com. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 4 — The Mexican (Com.) 1000
Nov. 6 — Aunt Jane's Legacy (Com.) 1000
Not. 8 — Who Owns the Baby (Com.; 1000
Not. 9 — Jack's Umbrella (Com.) lOOO
Nov. 11— The House That Jack Built (Dr.)... 1000
MELIES.
Oct. 5— The Stolen Grey (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12— Tommy's Rocking Horse (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19— The Cross of Pearls (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 26— The Gypsy Bride (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— Bight or Wrong (Dr.) 360
Nov. 2 — Mexican as it is Spoken (Com.) 590
Nov. 9— The Spur of Necessity (Dr. i 1000
ECLIPSE.
(O. Eleine.)
Oct. 18— Ordered to Move On (Dr.) 606
Oct. 18— Madeira. Portugal (Sc.) SSB
Oct. 25 — A Woman's Slave (Dr.) 950
Nov. 1 — Trapped (Dr.) 975
Nov. 8 — An Eye for an Eye. or the Last Days
of King Henry III of France (Dr.). 1000
FATHE,
Oct. 26— In Frontier Days (W. Dr.) 625
Oct. 26— The Island of St. Kllda, Scotland
(Scenic) 360
Oct. 27 — Mother Is Strong On Hypnotism (Com.) 470
Oct. 27 — Logging and Milling In Sweden
(Scenic) 320
Oct. 27 — Funeral In Annam (Scenic) 200
Oct. 28— Saved By the Flag (Dr.) 950
Not. 1 — Love Moulds Labor ( Dr. ) 941
Nov. 2 — A Sioux Lover's Strategy (Dr.) 899
Nov. 4 — The Coward (Am. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 6 — Pathe's Weekly No. 43 (Topical) .. .1000
Nov. 8 — The Story of the Typewriter (Ind.)..100O
Nov. 9 — Terms of the Will (Am. Dr.)
Nov. 9 — Review of the Paris Garrison (Military)
Nov. 10— The Bandit's Bride (Dr.) 738
Nov. 10— The Astis (Acrobatic) 236
Nov. 11 — Love's Renunciation (Dr.) 1(X)0
C. G. P. C.
Oct. 30— Grandfather's Violin (Dr.) 754
Oct. 30— A Burlesque Bullfight (Com.) 210
Not. 3^An Episode Under Henri III (Dr.)... 968
Nov. 7 — Uncle's Money (Com.)
Nov. 7 — Making Artificial Flowers (Ind.)....
SELI6.
Oct. 24— Why the Sheriff Is a Bachelor (Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 26 — Lost In the Jungle (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 27— A Painter's Idyl (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 20— Little "Injin" (Ojm.-Dr.) lOOo
Oct. 31— Captain Brand's Wife (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— The Inner Mind (Dr.) 1000
Not. 3 — His First "Long Trousers (Com.) 500
Not. 3 — Seeing Indianapolis (Sc.) 500
Not. 6 — The Coquette (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7— Western Hearts (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 9— Old Billy (Dr.) 1000
Not. 10 — Lieut. Grey of the Confederacy (Dr.). 1000
■VTTAGRAPH.
Oct. 17— Vltagraph Monthly (Topical) 1000
Oct. 18 — Selecting His Heiress (0>m.) 1000
Oct. 20— The Cabin Boy (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 21— Lady Godiva (His. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Foolishness of Jealousy (Com.).. 1000
Oct. 24— Wig Wag (Com.) 1000
Oct. 25— Aunt Huldah, Matchmaker (Ck)m.) . .1900
Oct. 27 — Kitty and the Cowboys
Oct. 28 — Regeneration (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30 — Captain Barnacle. Diplomat (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 31 — Madge of the Mountains (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1 — Southern Soldier's Sacrifice (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 3— The Gossip (Com.) 1000
Not. 4— A Message From Beyond (Dr.) 1000
Not. 6 — Her Cowboy Lover (Dr.) 1(»00
Not. 7 — .\uld Lang Syne. 2 reels (Dr.) 2000
Not. 8 — Arbutus (Dr.) 1000
Not. 10— Who's Who (Com.) 1000
Nov. 11 — An Aeroplane Elopement (Com. Dr.). 1000
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AS IT IS SPOKEN," we will include in some of our Subjects a dissolving view of the actor or
actress taking the leading part from ordinary attire into that used in the picture of vice versa,
with the name appearing above.
The idea is to acquaint the public with our actors — popularize them — and create a greater
interest in the picture.
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44\T 7HISKEY! At any price, by any means !" are the
▼ ▼ words of Mrs. Brown, whose husband, Jim, has
been bitten by a deadly rattlesnake. To send to the
nearest village would mean Jim's death, for the liquor
must be administered within the hour. Jake Wilson, the
only neighbor, is called upon for it. He, drunk, refuses.
But a determined woman's will can work wonders. How
necessity spurs Mrs. Brown to a drastic course of action
that saves not onl\- Jim's life, but Jake's career, is a
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"THE BASEBALL BUG"
RELEASED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH
Featuring Big Chief Bender, Jack Coombs, Rube Oidring, Cy Morgan,
Stars of the Star Philadelphia Athletics, Champions of the World
The Higher the Fewer
An Airy Aeroplane Comedy
Released Tuesday, November 14tli
A prizefighter who inherits a mania for aero-
planes and a title, loves a cultured girl. He de-
termines that this "swell dame" should carry his
name through life. So he carries her off in an aero-
plane and cinches things up in the air — for the
higher he went the fewer thoughts his sweetheart
had of his rivals. A number of delicate comedy
situations punctuate the story. The "big scene"
shows the prizefighter dressed in a frock coat and
silk hat, going up with the "swell dame" at his side,
defying the laws of gravitation.
A MOTHER'S FAITH
The Story of a Resurrection
Released Friday, November *17th
The never-do-well son of a rich man "goes
wrong" but throughout his long career of dissipa-
tion his mother never loses faith in him. After the
death of his father the son comes back, a broken-
down tramp. His sister sees him before he sees his
mother and she advises him to go out into the world
and "make good" — and thus sustain his mother's
unbroken faith. The boy strikes out and after
years comes back a man who knows how to earn a
living by toil. This story will bring many a tear.
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COMING!
Feature Topical
COMING!
President XAFT at San Francisco
Ground-Breaking Ceremonies at Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Released November 16th
Released Tuesday, November 7th
HE FOUGHT for the U. S. A.
An excellent drama of war time, capitally staged. (Length, approx. looo feet.)
Released Thursday, November 9th
Showing Uncle and "Gee Whiz"
Two excellent short comedies in the best Essanay style.
{Length, approx. looo feet.)
Released Friday, November 10th
THE EMPTY SADDLE
A dramatic episode of the Rebellion. Another excellently played and splendidly photographed war drama.
{Length, approx. looo feet.)
Released Saturday, November 11th
THE GIRL BACK EAST
A Western drama with Mr. G. M. Anderson. Unusually strong in plot, excellently played.
{Length, approx. looo feet.)
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FACTS DON'T LIE!
More orders have been received
Hands Across!' and "lo K^''ibit"rs have already
. ,., „ I booked tor exhibition 1 he Massive
the Sea in 76 ECLAIR Premier in America:
WILL BREAK
ALL RECORDS
They're CoingWild
About It
MANY EXCHANGES HAVE
DOUBLED THEIR ORDERS
Hands Across
the Sea in '76
(Released Tuesday, Nov, 21st)
Than Have Ever Been Recorded
In The History Of Motion Pictures
In The United States.
To care for the immense Demand by Tlicatrc owners. Posters are being ordered in
thousand lots. One exhibitor uses 500 lithos and 10.000 bookJeU alone. Record* for
receipts will be broken in every state in the Union.
GET YOURS!
ADVERTISING MATTER DESIGNED TO PULL NICKELS
T\YQ GREAT '^"^ ""^ Impressive Portrait of Washington.
r» /-k o 1- ^^'' °'^*"'' ^" actual scene from one of the
F O S lERS great battles. Done in six colors.
Illustrated [Eight' Fully describing the story in detail.
P it It I t ^*" ^' ^^"^ '" <l"3ntities at $7.50 per
rage iS OO Kle t thousand with name of theatre on front
page. Orders filled in rotation when accompanied by money order.
One Masaive Lobby Horttraying Geo. Washington and Ufay-
Hanger 7 Feet High cttc clasping hands across the sea. sur-
rounded by medallions of historic notables. Litho in six colors.
Handsome Set Six actual scenes from the production
I UU. DL. t mounted on photo-board for lobby display.
LO OOy f hot OS One set free to exchanges with each copy of
the film. Mailed direct to theatres on receipt of 50c. stamps.
Guaranteed Genuine Photos.
i4n £c/air 7*riump/«— Exclusive offering in the near future of the Incomparable. Divine 5ara/i Bernhardt in a Sump-
tuout Production of Dumas' .Masterpiece Camille, to be followed by the only Re jane, in Sardou's
Great Comedy. Afme. Sans Gene, thus Demonstrating The Power of Eclair.
COMING RELEASES
MON.
NOV.
13
LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE
A Drama under Napoleon
MISS MASQUERADOR TUE. OQ
.American Comedy with the famous "Harrison NOV. "''-'
Fisher Girl"
HANDS
ACROSS THE SEA
IN '76
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NOV. ^ 1
THU.
NOV.
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THE FIVE DAUGHTERS
GUSSIE'S CONGRATULATIONS
THU.
NOV.
23
PORTUGUESE CENTAURS
THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTER
NOTE WELL
IN HUMANITY'S CAUSE TUE.
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NOTICE. — It looks as though our three-Imps-a-week plan will be in operation about the
last week in November, Imp release days being Monday, Thursday and Saturday. If you
want the three Imps every week (and they're going to be better than ever) notify your ex-
change man immediately, so he will be justified in placing his standing order for the Satur-
day- Imp. We also take this opportunity of thanking those thousands of exhibitors and ex-
change men who have overwhelmed us with letters and telegrams commending us for bring-
ing out THREE IMPS A WEEK instead of only two. It is the greatest testimonial of
friendship we ever received!
OUR NEXT TWO RELEASES
"THE FALLIN' OUT." — One of the sweetest stories ever filmed. The kind that reaches the
heart and satisfies completely. Released Monday, Nov. 13. (Copyright, 191 1, by I. M. P. Co.)
"BREAKING THE SEVENTH COifMANDMENT."— Another of the "dog dramas" for which
the Imp has been praised so highly. Get it surel Released Thursday, Nov. 16. (Copyright, 1911,
BULLETIN ! BULLETIN! BULLETIN !
2,000-Foot Feature Imp
Soon To Be Released
The United States Government has co-operated with the "Imp" company in producing
what we believe to be the grandest feature film ever attempted by anv manufacturer in
America. A feature film— BUT A REGULAR "IMP" RELEASE! M'eet your exchange
man half way by offering to pay extra for this feature so that he can afford to buy this
2,000-foot subject. Just tell him you want the Imp's great Submarine Picture and he'll
understand. Do this on your faith in the "Imp." Take our word that it is a marvelous film.
Extra posters in preparation. Title: From the Bottom of the Sea.
"Imp" Films Company
102 W. lOlst Street NEW YORK
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"A True Wcslcrncr
1000 feet of Worth While Film
with a splendid moral. How
the Gambling Octopus is cheated
of its prey by a mother's benign
influence and the timely advent
of good Uncle Bill, the " True
Westerner.*' A foto-dramatic pro-
duction that rings true and thrills
throughout. Don't cheat yourself!
GET IT!
COMING I
Wednesday, November 15th
'THE WHITE MEDICINE MAN'
Wondrously Charming
Scene from "A TRUE WESTERNER'
3 NESTORS A WEEK
"DESPERATE DESMOND ALMOST SUCCEEDS"
Released Saturday, November 11th
DESPERATE DESMOND
whose wonderful and ingenious melo-
dramatic stunts are being recorded
daily in the Hearst papers by Harry
Hershfield, the clever artist, is NOW IN
MOTION PICTURES.
You have never seen anything so
unusually startling and so wholly
different as DESPERATE DESMOND.
All the live ones will GET IT !
Till further notice DESPERATE
DESMOND will alternate with
MUTT AND JEFF, thus giving
you a PROGRAM OF VARIETY
HI
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Release of Saturday, November 18th
^^Mutt and Jeff and The Unlucky Star^'
together with "THAT KID FROM THE
EAST." 1st '.2 Laughs, 2nd J, Thrills.
Scene from "DESPERATE DESMOND ALMOST SUCCEEDS'
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SOLOMON WASN'T WISE
as the gent who asserted the fact that there's a little
good in the worst of us and a little bad in the best
of us. There are satans and saviours, saints and
sinners — and sometimes their identities get so
mixed, we don't know which is which.
"SAINTS AND SINNERS"
Released Thursday, Nov. 9th
preaches a doctrine of the victory of virtue, a gentle
gospel of guidance. It's a tale of sweet sadness,
of pathos and primeval principle, of real romance,
and warm interest in unfortunate humanity; a tale
of human minds, human hearts, human nature and
human recklessness — with only a suggestion of the
ruin that generally follows. But in this case the
disaster is averted, and bad business will be avoided
and averted by running
••SAINTS AND SINNERS"
li Solomon were aR exhibitor, he'd run REX. Wisdom up !
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THE FINAL
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MONDAY
NOV. 20th, 1911
REEL No. 3
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Every Monday and Every Wednesday
A Variety Champ Appears on the Boards
Champ is an old stand-by and so are THESE
The Redemption of a Coward
Champion Release for Monday, November 13th, 1911
Is a film designed to make of Exhibitors
STAUNCH CHAMPION STAND-PATTERS AND GETTERS
The picture shows how John Maynard deserts from the line of battle to his sweet-
heart's home. He encounters the enemy's soldiers ransacking the household, and
meets with death in defending the girl's honor.
A CHAMPION GETTER IS A CREDITABLE INDEPENDENT
The Passing of Sal
Champion Release for Wednesday, November ISth, 1911
With knife in hand. Sal makes her way to deal vengeance unto Jim Brantwood,
who had wedded another, in preference to her. Her hand was stayed by death which
reached her heart.
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LUX FILMS
THe Crown of Perfection
Released Friday. Nov. 10.1911
Bill Taken For a Ghost
Comedy Length 426 ft.
An exciting comedy in which
Bill proves to be the ghost.
The Diversions ol a Nursemaid
Comedy Length it.
An amusing comedy which will
afford much laughter.
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Release for Saturday, November 4tli
The Actor as a Soldier
A real comic. One of the funniest pictures of the year, showing the
ruses adopted by an'actor to secure liberation from military service.
Through the South of France
One of the finest travel subjects issued for some time.
Release for Saturday, November lltta
A WOMAN'S WIT
A classy comedy feature, illustrating a clever wife's display of matri-
monial strategy. One of the comedy hits of the season. Don't miss it !
Our lobb> displa> is no* readj ior the trade. \Vrite for circular.
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T H E H OiU SE, OF
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SETS THE PACE AS IT ALWAYS HAS: THE PHENOMENAL SELIG SUCCESS HAS BEEN ATTAINED
BY GENUINE ORIGINALITY OF SUBJECTS, SUPERB QUALITY OF SCENIC SETTINGS, HIGHEST
STANDARD OF ACTION, PERFECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY, AND THAT SUBTLE, INTANGIBLE
SOMETHING CALLED ATMOSPHERE, THAT LIES AT THE HEART OF ALL ARTISTIC PICTURE
PRODUCTION
IN THE DAYS OF GOLD
November 13 About (000 feet
A typical Selig Western — full of vim, atmosphere and
action. A comedy strain runs through this "bully" drama
of the West.
THE BOOTLEGGER
November 14 About 1000 feet
A strong drama showing the Government's fight to
abolish the liquor traffic among the Indians. A headliner.
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT
NOVEMBER 16 About 1000 feet
A beautiful and picturesque romance of old Mexico,
oil well fires. The only picture of this nature ever
secured. Very exciting.
A SPANISH WOOING
NOVE BER 17 About 1000 feet
A beautiful and picturesque romance of Old Mexico,
depicting in true-to-life detail the customs of our Spanish
brethren.
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RELEASED NOVEMBER 6th, 1911
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Makes the Hero
In tlic (lay- oi Oi how many of the brave soldiers were
urged to deeds of valor and heroism by thoughts of "the
girl he left behind " This story tells of the transforming
of a pusillanimous coward into a lion-hearted hero by the
derision of the girl he loved. The battle takes place out-
side her home, and he, panic-stricken, rushes in. trembling
with fear, to hide. She laugh's in scorn at his cowardice
and commands him to go back and fight. Her fortitude
inspires him, and he manages to rejoin his company be-
fore his absence is noticed. Ammunition is low and some-
body must take the hazardous journey to procure more
from another regiment, which he volunteers to do. This
undertaking cannot be adequately described, for the young
man faces death at every turn. The mo'.t thrilling part of
his experience is where the opposing forces build bonfires
along the road to menace the powder-wagon. This, with-
out question, is the most stirring war picture ever produced
Af proximate Length, 1.0X4 Feet.
RELEASED NOVEMBER 9th, 1911
THE TRAIL OF BOOKS
How a Reconciliation Was Brought About Between Husband and Wile
The couple quarrel over a trivial matter and a separation
seems inevitable. Their little child understands there is
something wrong and endeavors to smooth matters, with-
out avail. Left alone, she goes out to amuse herself, and
as several children pass on their way to school, she wants
to accompany them. They playfully tell her she has no
books. An idea ! She goes into the house and gathers up
an armful of books out of the bookcase, and off she starts
by her "lonely." During this time mamma has been pack-
ing up her trunk to leave the place, and has ordered the
expressman to call. In readiness to go, she looks for the
child, and the only clue leading to her whereabouts is the
finding of a book on the front lawn. The e.xpressman re-
members passing, in fact almost running over, a little tot
with her arms full of books. The dropping of these books
leads the mother on, accompanied by the expressman, until
they find her in the hands of a couple of tramp*. How she
gets there is impossible to describe in a short space. You
may be assured that by this time the parents' quarrel has
been forgotten.
Approximate Length 994 Feet.
RELEASES FOR NEXT WEEK
November 13th, 1911 November 16th, 1911
Dooley's Schemes Won Through A Medium Through Darkened Vales
COMEDY
Approximate Length 530 feet.
COMEDY
Approximate Length 467 feet.
DRAMA TIC
.approximate Length 999 feet.
OIOGRAPH COMPANY,
11 East 14th Street, New York City
Licensees of the
MOTION PICTURE PATENTS CO.
CEORCE KLEINC, S«4ltnt A|«H ter CMoa«*,
166 Slat* SlrMt, Chloafl*, Ml.
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LUBIN FILMS
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Released Wednesday, November 3
Length about 1000 feet
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"Who Owns the Baby?"
Tlie baby alone is enouyli to make any audience just love this picture. Add
to this the \\'ell-knit plot, the hig^h-class histrionic art, the happy ending and you
surely have a house-packer.
Released Thursday, November 9
Length about 1000 feet
Jack's Umbrella
A roaring farce-comedy that will appeal to everybody. First, there was no
umbrella and next there was a perfect avalanche of them. Then the cops made a
few blunders. It's a scream. Don't missit.
Released Saturday, November 11
Length about 1000 feet
The House that Jack Built
How true love sprang, Phoenix-like, from the ashes of the untrue. The story
of a man's life, wrecked by a faithless woman and the delicious picture of its
salvage.
Released Monday, November 13
Length about 1000 feet
His Chorus-
Girl Wife
Entrancing behind-the-
scenes views of pretty
actresses in this photoplay.
The plot leads from the
marriage of the "gilded
youth" to the chorus-girl,
his disinheriting by his
father and a final happy
end. The acting is perfect.
Be sure to book it.
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Model New Studios, 20th and Indiana Avenae, Philadelphia, Pa.
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"HER COWBOY LOVER"
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
There's a dare and dash to it that keeps us fjoiiig; tliere's an element of hu-
mor about it. too. The race between the cowboy's broncho and the automobile
keep things moving at a lively pace. When the lover lifts the girl from the
auto onto the back of his galloping horse, we have a climax that makes us stare
in amazement.
I .i.t»
"AULD LANG SYNE"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
"I loot, JNIon!" It's a two reel subject, bolli reels released on the same da}
A headliner. Feature Film. A Scotch Lyric suggestive of "Bobbie Burns."
tt 1 unier
^^ARBUTUS''
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
It takes the eye and holds the attention by its logical sequence. The climax
is convincing because it is right. Arbutus is a rare flower, suggesting the title.
The play is a rarity in excellence of acting, photography and theme.
Helen Cirdncr
"WHO'S WHO?"
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th
Let your people decide the question by exhibiting this felicitous comedy, giv
ing them a good laugh and "getting in right" with them.
Maurice Coitello
AN AEROPLANE ELOPEMENT"
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th
"A Flyer." By all means get in on this and treat your patrons to a sight they
will never forget. It fairly whizzes with thrilling races between motor boat.
railroad train and automobile. The elopers win by a big margin.
E^rl Williams
Next Week
Next Week
•SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN"— A Dramatic -Moral .Mondav. November 13th.
"THE GIRL AND THE SHERIFF"— Romance of the Mountain Wilds. . .Tuesdav. November 14th.
"THEIR CHARMING MAMA"— Exquisite Comedv Wednesdav. November 15th.
"THE LITTLE SPY"— War Storv of Bov Hero Fridav, November 17.
"VITAGRAPH MONTHLY OF CURRENT EVENTS"— Newsy Saturday. November iSth.
P TheVilagrapli Company ol America sIsP #
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Gaumont, Tuesday, Nov, 14
Jimmie and His
Country Uncle
Comedy. About 820 Ft.
Seeing his uncle in love with a
charming widow, Jimmie instructs
him how to win her.
The Outskirts of Paris
(Colored) Scenic.
164 ft
Eclipse, Wednesday, Nov. 15
The Hindu
Jewel Mystery
Drama. About 1,015 ^'■
An absorbing drama adapted from
the "Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins.
It tells of how the sacred jewel was
stolen from the Hindus and finally
recovered.
Gaumont, Saturday, Nov. 18
The Reckoning
Drama. About 875 Ft.
A thrilling story of a girl whose
father forces her to marry against
her will.
A Trip to Saxony
Travelogue. About 150 //.
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OF THE GREAT WAR SHIP FLEET IN THE HUD-
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PRESIDENT TAFT AND THE INSPECTION BY
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Cowboy Life
The daily routine of real cowboys — not motion picture actors but
the real life on the ranch from sun-up till dark. This film contains
some of the most remarkable scenic pictures ever witnessed.
About 735 Feet
Released November 23rd
A Pinch of Snuff
THERE'S A LAUGH IN EVERY SNEEZE
An American comedy chuck full of the most laughable situations.
Book it!
About 630 Feet
Released November 22nd
The Lost Necklace
A corking story of theft, a worthy woman wrongfully accused
and a little son who fmds the real solution to the mysterious
disappearance of a string of priceless pearls.
About 1000 Feet
Released November 25th
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entire investment to the birds to
save the sHght difference in cost
between a cheap machine and
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The Best Motion PIcturs Machine Made
You can't build up a constant,
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that flickers, breaks down, requires
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only a fraction as long as the Edi-
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TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 14th
"LUDWIC FROM GERMANY"
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Ludwig Tale Benner
His Sweetheart Bliss Milford
Herr Linde, Her Father Willuim West
Herman Schmidt John Cumpson
Boys ia the Butcher Shop { |„tej? ?ant^
The Landlady Mrs. William Bechtel
This is a good homely story of immigrants to this country with
plenty of comedy and yet a little pathos worked in. The charac-
ter work is clean cut and excellent.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th
ON ONE REEL
"THE LIVING PEACH"
OABT.
The Invalid : William West
His Son Edwin Clarke
Judge Porter Robert Brower
His Daughter Elsie McLeod
Light and pretty comedy showing how a judge's own words were
brought to him, causing two fond lovers to come together.
"THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION"
SILVER BAY, LAKE CEORCE, N. Y.
AUGUST, 1911
Taken by special arrangement, this film will make a strong appeal.
Quite apart from its educational value it is of decided interest.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th
"THE GHOST'S WARNING"
CAST .
Prince Sombra 1
Count Sombra, His Descendant )
The Prince's Bride Uiriam Nesbitt
An American M.illlonalre William Wadsworth
His Daughter Mary Fuller
Her Cousin Ethel Browning
A Young Portrait Painter Darwin Earr
"Choose love — all else is misery." This warning, uttered by the
ancestor of a count, saves a young American girl from a life-long
mistake. The story is fascinating and the scenery superb.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th
"THE STORY OF THE INDIAN LEDGE"
CAST.
A Young Brave Marc McDennott
"White Arrow" Miriam Nesbitt
C William Wadsworth
„ . „ . Maiy Fuller
A Party of Tourists «{ Ethel Browning
Darwin Earr
I Yale Boss
How an Indian was restored to life after being buried for cen-
turies and how his amazement at present-day conditions finally
turned him to stone, so that he became part of the rocky ledge.
A unique idea played in beautiful locations.
.Marc McDermott
THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
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DAN,
THE LIGHTHOUSE
KEEPER
Released Monday,
Nov. 20th.
A story of Dead
Man's Island.
Magnificent
photography.
Beautiful scenery.
HOW TEXAS
GOT LEFT
Released Wednesday
Nov. 22nd.
An interesting story
of a male flirt.
Marian Sais
as the
Rancher's daughter.
The Temptation of Rodney Vane
Released Friday, November 24th
A pretty romance amid uusurpassed California scenic surroundings
Coming Monday, December 4th
ARRAH-NA-POGUE
A PATRIOTIC IRISH DRAMA
In 3 Reels
KALEM COMPANY
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, 235-239 W. 23rd St. ;
86 Wardour St., LONDON, W.
BERLIN, 35 Friedrloh Str.
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Vol. 10
NOVEMBER 11, 1911
No. 6
ADVERTISING FOR EXHIBITOUS -156
AMON(! THK CHICAGO SHOWS 460
AMONO TlIK KXIIIBITORS 804
CAI.KNDAU OK I-UKNSKD REI-EASKS 484
CAl.KNKAlt OK 1M)KPKM)KNT RELEASES. . .482
CHAl.NS OK AN OATH, THE (Vitagrapli) 453
ClIUACO KKTTER 401)
COMMKNTS ON THE KILM3 (Independent) .. .471
COMMENTS ON TUE KILMS (Ucensed) 4«8
EVILS OF IMPURE LITERATURE, THE
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FACTS AND COMMENTS 448
CARBOV nCPORTERS.
FOKtr. L. E 497
KIEWERT. CHAS L 477
REISINGER. HUGO 4»1
ELECTRICAL StJPPLIES.
DETROIT ENGINE \VKS 503
FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC CO 497
HALLBERG. J. H 510
KIMBLE ELECTRIC CO 4»3
MACKIE. U. A 483
SCHNEIDER. E 505
ST. JOHN CORPORATION 485
FILH BROKERS.
GENERAL KlL.Nf BROKERS 481-495 505
FILM DEALERS.
INTEUNATIONAI. KII.M TRADERS 505
FILM EXCHANGES.
CLAPHAM, A. J 503-490
EXHIBITORS' FILM SERVICE 506
FEAT! KE FILM CO 485 493
GKEKNE, W. E 437
HETZ. U 493
LAEMMLE FILM SERVICE 497
STAR FILM EXCHANGE 483
TRIPOLI FILM DEIT 498
INDEPENDENT FILM MANOTACnmERS.
CIIAMI'lON FILM CO 436
COMET FILM CO 495
ECLAIR FILM CO 4.X1
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO 437
IMP 434-505
LUX FILM CO 437
MAJESTIC FILM CO. 509
M. P. DIS & SALES CO 432
NE.*5TOR FILM CO 4.35
POWERS FILM CO 493
RKX MOTION PICTURE CO 436
SOLAX CO 490
THANHOISER CO 430
YANKEE FILM CO 503
LECTURERS.
BUSH. W. STEPHEN 489
HOFFMAN. H. F 483
MARION. LOUISE M 483
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
KKO.M THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (Imp) 454
INDEPENDENT FILM STORIES 498
INDEPENDENT RELEASE DATES 506
INQUIRIES 486
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 487
LOS ANGELES TRAGEDY 455
LICENSED FILM STORIES 492
LICENSED RELEASE D.VTES 608
LONDON LETTER 463
MANUFACTURERS' ADVANCE NOTES 474
NEW GREAT NORTHERN STAR 461
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
LICENSED FILM MANUTACTIXRERS.
BIOGHAPH CO 439
EDISON. THOS. A., INC 444
ESSANAY FILM CO 431
KALEM CO 445
KLEINE, GEO 442
LUBIN FILM MFG. CO 440
.MELIES CO 411
PATHE FRERES 442 443
SELIG POLYSCOPE CO 438
VITAGRAPH CO 441
MISCELLANEOUS.
ANTI TUI ST FILM CO 488
A.MI SKMENT SUPPLY CO 483
.\SSO( I.VTED M. P. SCHOOL 4.<*3
BArS( H & LOMB 489
BATTERSHALL & OLESON 489
BEITS & BINNER 481
CAMBRIDGE TILE CO 485
CHRONIK BROS 495
CHICAGO PROJECTION CO 503
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 508
DAVIS. U 481
EXHIBITORS' ADV. CO 438
EXHIBITORS' ADV. SPEC. CO 506
FULTON. E. E 490
HOKE. GEO. M 481
JACOBI. S. M 491
JACOBSON ARC CONTROLLER 481
KNACK STUDIOS 510
LAVE/ZI MACHI.NB WORKS 5<J3
LICHTMAN. J 495
McKENNA BROS 505
MORTIMER FILM CLEANER CO .'.OS
MORRIS. J 485
.MUNCIE FILM * SUPPLY CO 485
NASOI.IA CHEMICAL CO 5«5
NATIONAL TICKET CO 508
NATIONAL X-RAY REFLECTOR CO 477
ONE PROP OIL CO 495
ORTHO FILM CO 501
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PROGRESS COURSE OF U. P 495
R. & 11 491
ROYAL CHINA CO 483
SARGENT. E. W 503
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STERN MFG. CO 483
TAKITO OGAWA 497
TISDALE ENTERPRISE 489
TRAINER, C. W 495
OBSERVATIONS BY OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN.4S2
OVER THEIR HEADS,
By Louis Reeves Harrison 449
PROJECTION DEPARTME.NT 4ftl
REVIEWS OF NOTABLE FILMS 4S2
SONG SLI DK RELEASES 488
STORIES OF THE FIL.MS (Independent) 408
STORIES OF THE FILMS (Licensed) 492
WORKING THE SOUND EFFECTS.
By Clyde Martin 4£8
U. .S. FACTORIES 481
VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION 481
VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO 485
MOVING PICrrURE MACHINE MANUFACTURERS.
AMERICAN M. P. MACHINE CO 446
EDISON. THOS. A.. INC 444
ENTERPRISE OITICAL CO 446-497
POWER. NICHOLAS 812
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
DEAGAN. J. C 409
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ZEIDLER DRUM CO 503
OPERA CHAIR MANTTTACTUKERS.
AMERICAN SEATING CO 510
ANDREWS. A. H 610
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KAt KKMAN .MK<; CO ■.... ^10
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PROJECTION SCREENS.
MIRROROID CO 497
SILVER SCREEN CO 486
THE HAFIELD HALL CO. .........tVl
SONO SLIDE MANUFACTURERS.
AMERICAN MOTION SLIDE CO 488
CHICAGO SoM; SLIDE CO 488
AMERICAN SLIDE CO 488
EXCELSIOR SLIDE CO. 488
HOFF, J AS. L. 501
LEVI CO 608
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CINES CO. OF ROME 401
MONOPOL FILM CO 507
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THEATRICAL ARCHITECTS.
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448
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Facts and Comments
WE want to do what we can to discourage the notion,
so prevalent among the moving picture consti-
tuency, that no particular histrionic ability or experience
is required to become a successful thespian of the silent
stage. This idea is not confined to the "fans" generally,
but finds credence in many circles, entitled to know bet-
ter. Perhaps the reported statement of a well-known di-
rector, to the effect that he looked more for types than
for individuals has given rise to this heresy. The direc-
tor's statement, assuming it has been made at all, has
been imperfectly understood. There is deep truth in the
saying, that types rather than individuals are sought.
How is the type sought for to be represented except
through individuals? A type is often nothing more than
a composite picture. The composite picture may to an
extent be fanciful, but it must always express certain
well defined characteristics of a set of individuals, pur-
suing a certain vocation or holding a certain position in
the social order. To become a type therefore for the
purpose of the silent stage the actor must have such
characteristics or must be able to successfully simulate
them in addition to having the average histrionic ability.
To one who has followed the progress of the silent
stage from its humble beginning, nothing seems more
striking than the development of special histrionic skill,
different and distinct from that displayed on the speak-
ing stage. A capable and experienced actor of the silent
stage will be able to convey without sound of words emo-
tions at once subtle and profound. The gifted artist can-
not help improving in his art through constant practise
and we could at this moment name three, possibly four
actors capable of transmitting into the minds of the
spectators a distinct picture of all the light and darkness
of Hamlet's soul without uttering a word. There is no
doubt that this art is capable of extraordinary develop-
ment, which will far transcend the comparatively nar-
row limits of mere pantomime, using the latter word in
its generally accepted sense. It is a curious and signifi-
cant fact that many renowned actors of the speaking
stage are at first lost when they attempt to find the soul
of the audience without using lips and tongue. The best
of them must have their preparatory sessions with the
camera before they can make their art assert itself. This
is notably true of the famous French actor Mounet-
Sully, who has repeatedly acted in classic productions for
the Pathe Company.
^ ^ ^
WE are sincerely sorry to observe that a Miss Kate
Davis, described as a contributor to a "Mother's
Magazine" at the Mother's Congress of Pennsylvania,
held at Williamsport in that state, characterized the mov-
ing pictures as "a hotbed of iniquity." The lady further
lemarked that they were "training schools for criminals,"
recruiting grounds for white slavery and the houses of ill
fame." These startling statements the lady assures us
are backed up by "criminal court records, police reports
and the Florence Crittenden Home Statistics." Miss
Davis said a good deal more, but what we have cited
above will give a fair indication of the general character
of her remarks. It is said, that Miss Davis would like to
become a moving picture censor in the State of Pennsyl-
vania. In that state the censor receives the handsome
emolument of two dollars and fifty cents per reel. Of
course we cannot know, to what length the lady men-
tioned would carry her destructive censorship, if she were
appointed. There is scarcely much danger of her being
appointed, for the Keystone state is governed by a stal-
wart political machine and there are scores of party hacks
after the job.
*
Now while Miss Davis is waiting for the improbable
she ought to have ample time to answer a few questions
which we think it fair to ask of her. Where have these
fearful pictures been shown ? Has she seen them herself ?
If she has seen them herself will she, in the interest of
clean pictures, be kind enough to give their titles and en-
able us to look them up. While we have not seen every
picture made in the last year we have seen a good many
and of those we have not seen we have received compe-
tent reports. We would frankly consign thousands
upon thousands of feet to oblivion, not because they were
immoral or degrading, but stupid, monotonous and tire-
some. The percentage which is objectionable on strictly
moial grounds is small enough to be negligible. Does
Miss Davis know that we have a National Board of Cen-
sorship in which American womanhood is very fittingly
represented? Perhaps we are wasting space and time in
replying to this dismal hoot from an obscure individual,
but it seems hard to let such reckless strictures from a
woman go unchallenged. Women are the best friends
of the picture and the friendship is mutual. Wilkesbarre,
the home of Miss Davis, we have always regarded as
one of the best moving picture cities in Pennsylvania
and as far as we know all the theaters there and in the
sister city of Scranton are conducted on a high plane.
* * *
THE vexing problem of catering to two different and
distinct tastes at almost the same time and always
in the same place continues to worry managers, w'ho
think they must mix pictures and vaudeville. They
recognize the painful truth that the people, who dote on
cheap vaudeville, do not always rise to the higher level
of the moving picture, while the friends of the latter, a
more refined and intelligent class, turn in unfeigned
horror from the vaudeville. Seeking in their distress to
please both classes, some managers now propose to feed
the neuropathies, that crave cheap vaudeville at certain
hours only and devote the rest of the time to the patrons
of the pictures exclusively. We wish them all the suc-
cess in the world, notwithstanding our firm conviction,
that this will be no solution of the problem. As far as
the average moving picture house is concerned we are
inclined to hold that it has passed the vaudeville disease
in its worst form some time ago. The moving picture
entertainment has a sound constitution and thrives even
where the noxious weeds of cheap vaudeville seek to
choke out its life. In the meantime it will be interesting
to watch the experiment of catering to the two elements
of the amusement-seeking public in the same house at
different times. The result may not be an absolute test,
but it will compel the devotees of anthropoid vaudeville
to stand up and be counted.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
449
Over Their Heads.
By LOUIS REEVES HARRISON.
AFTER sixty tlioUhiind years of savagery and thirty-
five thousand of older, niidille and later periods of
barbarism, and two thousand years of the Christian era
and about a hundred years of civilization we seem to be
at the dawn of enlightenment, but to hear some men talk
about audiences one would think that those who attend
tlie moving picture shows constitute the lowest and vilest
element on earth. Music, graphic art, drama, romance
and poetry have been enjoyed and appreciated for two
thousand years by the common people, yet individuals
still exist to tell us in a burst of lofty self-appreciation
how careful we should be not to write over the heads of
those most eager to learn and keenest to enjoy what is
good — those who work hard and get so little for it that
they need entertainment that is not costly. Down among
the commonest of common people in the midst of hard
struggle I find that men are in deadly earnest, with large-
horizoned ideas of humanity's perfections and imperfec-
tions, have that individual initiative and capacity for ef-
fort that springs largely from hard necessity. The work
of meeting progressive needs so keenly stimulates the
mind that no one need be amazed to find the most thought-
ful among those who honestly earn every dollar they get.
There is an amusing story told by a playwright who
took an historical drama written about the lost boy-king,
Louis of France, entitled "The Dauphin" to a producer.
The producer pursed his lips, looked wise and said : "You
will have to change the title because people will not un-
derstand a play named for a fish."
// looks as though the heads we are ivriting over are not
those of the audience.
It is no easy matter to prejudge the taste of millions
of men, women and children. No individual publisher or
producer can do more than make a g^ess at it and when
he guesses wrong he hates to acknowledge failure and
falls back upon denunciation of what he should respect —
the really keen and discriminating judgment of the whole
people. When an editor is so unfit for the position he
occupies that he can not bring up to the examination of
an article or story the quality his readers expect we hear
that "it is over the heads of the people." This in face of
the fact that periodicals circulating up into the millions
among these people pay the highest prices for literary
quality. The editor who compares himself with his sub-
scribers to their disparagement is masquerading in false
colors, possibly for the sake of holding down a lucrative
position for which nature failed to qualify him in a mo-
ment of sad forgetfulness. The same is true of the
actor who almost sheds tears when common opinion re-
fuses to place him in the spot light, and the director who
says that it is not worth while doing well because merit
will not be appreciated.
The men of real talent and pozver are not engaged in
dawning public taste, but in studying it.
Go to the matinees where there are mothers with babies
and a lot of noisv children. Be not afraid — the child is
the father of the" man — of giving attention to what the
kids sav. Great scientists of modern times are studying
children in the light of literature and evolution, and at-
tempting to interpret through them some of the most in-
teresting phenomena of human beginnings in the indi-
vidual and the race. One of the most remarkable con-
clusions reached is that children are all ready and quali-
fied for higher things than we are actually accomplishing
and that our system of education checks rather than ad-
vances their possible growth. You will be amazed at
their criticisms of photoplays, their clear perception of
faulty details, their scornfully-expressed contemin for
subtitles that explain what is obvious and their nice dis-
crimination between theatrical pretense and that high art
which seems not to be art at all. They laugh and jeer at
supposed dramatic situations, especially at overacting in
a tragic situation ; they enjoy comedies that have some-
thing comical in them, such as weaknesses of human na-
ture that we all recognize as a personal liability , they like
a melodrama with snap and action in it with plenty of
thrilling suspense; they sit absorbed in a truthful picture
of a human being tortured by poverty or anxiety in a
desperate struggle for release ; they sometimes sympa-
thize with a poor burglar who robs the bond-swindling
capitalist and gets away with the .spoil, but they never
favor the despoliation of the wage-earner, who is de-
prived of a chance to work. They are nearly always in
favor of what makes existence rational and enjoyable
for all, though these views may be changed in later life.
Once in a while a producer puts out a meritorious play
and goes to watch the presentation only to leave the
theater in disgust at the reception accorded by the audi-
ence. During a lasting sense of indignation he grows
careless and indifferent about future work. "What's the
use?" he is inclined to say, but those are disappointments
authors are obliged to meet when right types are not
selected to fit the roles or the action is obscured by
faulty development. When failure ensues there is some-
thing wrong and close examination should follow rather
than complete discouragement. Most often there is an
idea lacking in the piece; there is no real reason for its
performance other than an abortive attempt to arouse
emotion by stale methods. .Sometimes the drama is so
intense that it sets people to thinking hard over similar
situations in their own lives so that they become absorbed
in thought and fail to give open recognition of what
.stimulated their minds. The greatest trouble lies either
in a lack of good plays or ability to select from those sub-
mitted and this difficulty is on the increase because many
deserving authors have been driven into other fields by
those who should have encouraged dramatic composition.
It is not fair to ask a playwright to submit a fine line of
original scenarios for the sake of selling one or two at a
rate that would not pay the salary of an office boy durin.g
the time consumed in their preparation and examination.
Starting with the idea that capable authors are inclined
to write "over the heads" of the audience, a vast amount
of time and money is wasted in examining scripts of those
amateurs who are compelled to keep their ears plugged
for fear of catching cold from the draft through their
skulls. Writin.g plays is as much a matter of profes-
sional knowledge and training as setting or acting them —
the author often exercises the initial selection of what
reaches the public — and no important part of the pro-
duction should be entrusted to amateurs or incompe-
tents. The scenarios of professional writers should be —
and are in many cases — separated from the chaflF and be
given separate consideration based on mutual respect and
common participation. Whenever and wherever this is
done, photoplays result that are not above popular com-
prehension nor beneath notice.
SCHUCHMANN BUILDING NEW THEATER.
Peter Schuchmann. of Chicaeo. III., is building a beautiful
fireprc^f picture theater at 518 South 48th Street, Chicago,
which he exoects to open about December 15. Mr. Schuch-
mann has owned and managed five different pictures theaters
and promises tiiat the new house will be a model in point
of design and finish.
450
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Must We Buy Our Peace?
By W. Stephen Bush.
FROM various parts of the country, from small towns
and large cities conies the news of sporadic "cru-
sades" by the daily papers against the moving pictures.
The picture play is described as "immoral," the picture
house is denounced as "a fire trap." Whence comes all
this journalistic animosity? Are we expected to look
credulous and believe that the papers are actuated solely
by a desire to promote the public good? Are there no
ulterior motives ?
Let us have a little heart-to-heart talk with our es-
teemed daily contemporaries and throw the searchlight
of simple truth into the editorial sanctum. To begin
with : We do not believe that the installation or operation
of a moving picture machine has ever resulted in the
•death of a single human being. At the death harvest of
Boyerstown there were no moving pictures at all and the
panic at Cannonsburg was due not to any mishandled
electricity, but to a foolish cry of "fire." Now what of
the toll of death at the holocausts of Chicago and Brook-
lyn, where theater fires resulted in a loss of life so ter-
rible, that even at this distance of time we cannot recall
the awful catastrophies without a shudder? What of
the victims of theater fires since those dreadful events?
What of the notorious immorality of so-called musical
■comedies here and elsewhere and suppressed even in New
York City by an appeal to the police? What of the flar-
ing posters of so-called burlesque shows, their rank dia-
logue and vulgar exhibitions of underdressed and over-
powdered females ? In regard to these things the trum-
pet of the editor is singularly silent. Why?
Because, friends and brethren, there is a thing in the
land which is called a complimentary ticket. The
"comp" issued to the journalistic "dead-head" and the ad-
"vertisement handed into the counting room make all the
•difference in the world. The exhibitor of a moving pic-
ture entertainment charging five cents admission can
Ticver expect to make the same hit in the editorial sanc-
tum as the gentle advance agent of the "Tough Girls"
'Company surrendering a half dozen of box seats to the
editor for himself and his friends. We do not wish to
be understood as saying that the free tickets to the mov-
ing .picture house would be refused at the newspaper
(cs^Ce; such an assumption we fully realize would be
absurd in the extreme, but we do wish to say that mighty
little immunity from unfavorable criticism is handed out
for the small sum of five cents.
ILet us, dear brethren of the daily press, beat our sin-
ful breasts and admit that the complimentary ticket sup-
plemented by a fair sized "ad" will do wonders of edi-
torial partiality. Many a bucolic editor lashes himself
into a fine moral frenzy over the prevalence of bribery in
public life and laying down his vitriolic pen graciously
accepts a goodly number of "comps" for himself and
family and in consideration thereof turns the eulogistic
hose on a production that stands more in need of the fire
hose. Let the star-eyed Goddess of Truth weep as long
as he can see the show without paying a cent for admis-
sion. He can salve such conscience as a long practise of
the journalistic profession has left him by attacking the
wicked moving pictures, "the source of all juvenile
crime," etc., etc., etc. Nor is the editor of the city paper
much superior to his rustic brother. There may be in
very large cities individual critics whom "comps" and
""ads" cannot influence, but they are exceptions. The
■free ticket is the tough band that joins press and theater
in unholy wedlock. It is an axiom in the newspaper
world: "Once a dead-head, always a dead-head." The
•sale of immunity from newspaper attack by the press to
the theater is as notorious and open as the trade in her-
ring or codfish.
Crystalized into practical advice to the exhibitor the
lesson to be drawn from the foregoing remarks is a
mighty simple one. If you want to avoid "crusades" ad-
vertise in the daily papers of your town. The law per-
mits a man to buy his peace. A large percentage of ad-
vertising in the yellow press nowadays is based on this
commercial, but solid foundation. Some time ago the
exhibitors in Philadelphia had formed a project of adver-
tising in common, proportioning the expense according to
seating capacity of each place advertised. The project
never reached more than the experimental stage, but the
idea of advertising in common is surely a good one. If
there are say fifty exhibitors in a place let them buy
sufficient advertising space in the columns of their dail)'
papers to assure them of consideration in the editorial de-
partment. Not only will they be benefited by a more
friendly policy on the part of the newspaper, but it will
help their attendance. Nothing is truer than that adver-
tising pays. Then let them flood the editorial and count-
ing rooms with "comps"' and the improvement in the tone
of the paper in its attitude toward moving pictures will
soon be noticeable.
It is a well recognized fact, that the power of the press
lies chiefly in the mischief it can do. At present the in-
vestment of exhibitors is too often imperilled and actually
damaged by unwarranted, ignorant and mah'cious attacks
in the newspapers. On the theory, that a man is entitled
to protect his property by all lawful means, it is alto-
gether proper for the exhibitor to appeal to the news-
paper with the only kind of arguments, that seem to have
any weight.
* 1= *
A Splendid Example
THE sensation-mongering sheet in ^linneapolis,
which endeavored to bolster up a waning circulation
by printing malicious and mendacious reports about the
alleged immoral and unsanitary conditions of moving pic-
ture theaters has now ample time to reflect on the proper
meaning of the phrase : "I have caught a Tartar." Ex-
actly in line with the advice given to them recently in
these columns the exhibitors of Minneapolis have gone to
the opposition paper, in this case very evidently a decent
and responsible publication and have fired a broadside at
their journalistic enemy. They at once took concerted
action, formed a temporary and special organization,
called upon the officials of the fire department for a refu-
tation of the libellous articles printed in the yellow paper
and prepared statements of facts, as they really exist.
These statements cover the ground with skill and
thoroughness. After making a general declaration to the
effect, that a "thorough inspection of motion picture thea-
ters reveals some minor defects, but not one fire trap," the
aggrieved exhibitors put their respective places before the
public in fair and honest descriptions, from which it must
appear to an unbiased person, that no fault can be found.
The fire marshall, the city building inspector, the city
electrician and the aldermen certify over their signatures
and in an official document to the fact that they have ex-
amined the moving picture entertainment in ^Iinneapolis
with a view of finding unsafe and unsanitary features and
that they found them "as a whole, to be safe and sanitary
and as well safeguarded against fire as any class of pub-
lic buildings in the city." The officials characterize the
alarming and sensational reports as "unwarranted."
We congratulate the exhibitors of Minneapolis upon
their intelligent action and their firm stand against scrib-
bling maligners. They have taken the bull by the horns
and have with admirable tact and judgment laid their
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451
cause befoff the forum of the public, which with all the
facts before it, will, we are sure, ciuickly see through the
base motives of the yellow prints. The exhibitors in
Minneapolis have set an example well worth imitating in
other localities should occasion tleniand it.
We express the ardent hope that the owners of the
libeled moving picture theaters will not let the matter rest
but take furtlier action in order to make the lying sheet
respond in substantial damages. Tliero is nothing more
calculated to cool the sensationalism and the hot ancl eager
mendacity of the yellows than a libel suit and a heavy
judgment. It will be warning to others as well as a justly
deserved punishment for the original offender. In the
present case it would seem that the libellous publication
was wholly gratuitous and unwarranted, willfully in-
jurious and an ideal case for the awarding of exemplary
and punitive damages.
Friendly Legislation
TlllC propuM(l onliiiance lor regulating motion pic-
ture theaters in this city is set down as a subject
for a public hearing in the Mayor's office on November
4th. The ordinance was drawn up by a special commis-
sion appointed by the Mayor and seems on the whole to
have been conceived in a spirit distinctly friendly to the
moving picture entertainment. The substantial features
of the ordinance will be printed in our next issue for the
benefit of the New York City exhibitors. As evidence
of the friendly spirit pervading the ordinance we call at-
tention to the two sections, one of which defines the mo-
tion picture house for the purposes of the ordinance as
"any public haU or room in the City of New York, in
which motion pictures are exhibited, in which the seating
capacity does not exceed six hundred and in which there
is no stage or scenery." This would seem an encourage-
ment to exhibitors, who want to run a straight moving
picture house and a blow at the mixed motion picture-
vaudeville entertainment. The other section refers to the
admission of children under sixteen years unaccompanied
by parents or guardians. It proposes to admit children
without any escort after school hours, provided that a
certain portion of the auditorium be set aside for their
exclusive use and that they must leave at 7 p. m. The
part thus specially set aside for children under 16 years
of age must be in charge of a matron, who is to be not
under forty years of age and who must have a special
license to be granted by the Mayor upon compliance with
certain conditions.
Of course, this part of the ordinance would become
operative only after a corresponding amendment of the
state law. as at present embodied in the penal code. The
commission who have drafted the proposed ordinance
realize this fact and at the end of their draft suggest an
amendment to the penal code of the State by inserting a
provision which will allow the admission of minors under
sixteen years of age into any moving picture house com-
plying with that portion of the ordinance which sets
aside a special space for children in charge of a matron.
There is little doubt that the legislature, upon a proper
request from the Mayor's special commission, which has
drafted the ordinance, would amend the law as sug-
gested. Of course, every exhibitor would be free to do
as he i>leased in the matter, if he does not want a special
space for minors he need not have it and will be assumed
to be willing to forego the benefits of it.
What we like best about the proposed ordinance is the
implied recognition of the educational merits of the mov-
ing picture of today and the implied rebuke to those
ignorant meddlers and fanatics, who can see nothing good
in the motion picture and denounce it without rhyme and
reason. Viewed from this standpoint, the action of the
-Mayor's commission is of interest trj exhibitors of mov-
ing pictures everywhere and may well be regarded as a
step forward in gaining public respect and confidence.
Mayor Gaynor has always shown a special and most in-
telligent interest in children and we believe is a favorite
with all young iolks who come in contact with him. His
commission in seeking to enable orderly and well beliaved
children to enjoy a moving picture entertainment has
acted in the Mayor's spirit. .\ licensed matron will be a
relief after the "plug uglies " and "Ixiuncers," that arc
•-ecii in too many local moving picture houses.
RANDOM SHOTS OF A PICTURE FAN.
It seems that one (.)f my shots ha-- mi.sseil fire recently and
that I owe an apoIoKy t<^ the .SelJK I'olyscope Company.
The Seligs put out a film called "Amonp the Japanese" and
in criticizing it 1 ventured to say that the only thing lap-
.inese about it were the Japs and that thr picture was taken
in Chicago and not in Japan. The Selig C<jmpany now de-
clare that the picture was actually taken in Japan and name
Professor Starr, of the University of Chicago, as the man
who took the pictures on the spot. The explanation of my
error is simple. The professor has no eye for scenic eflFects
and what he showed of Japanese streets and markets and
docks and bridges was not at all sharply characteristic, as
it most assuredly would have been if a trained and experi-
enced camera man from the Selig company had taken the
pictures. That the mistake is an eloquent, if involuntary,
tribute to the perfection of the Selig studio 1 can see very
plainly. It is a tribute which the company well deserves.
I believe, however, that the Selig directors will agree with-
me in my criticism of Prof. Starr's amateurishness in handling
a moving picture camera, the work of which was intended
for such a firm as Selig. from whom we have learned to
expect the best at all times and under all circumstances.
While I am on the subject I do no more than voice the
sentiments of the great majority of my fellow fans, when
I say to the Scligs. "Palmam ferat. qui meruit." There is
no question that they march in the van and it is with some
efTort that I now check my flow of praise for their excelling
merits. I am happy to think I have been mistaken, for I
well know that the reputation of the Selig company is dear
to every true friend of the moving picture and especially to
us fanatic fans who break into a happy smile every time
the S and the diamond appear on the screen. By the way.
their innovation of having the main title of the reel or
subject appear in smaller type on every subtitle is hailed
by all fans as a most happy idea.
While the operators and exhibitors Cnot to speak of the
manufacturers) are organizing we fans might as well get
busy and incorporate as "The .Amalgamated & Discontended
Knockers" or, if the majority prefer, as "The Consolidated
Happy Boosters & Roosters." If we ever do get organized
I think we will try to make an example of some of our
deadly enemies, the operators, who remmd one so much of
what the Bostonese would call an inchoate and unsyncopated
flush. New York City is jammed full of them. In the so-
called best houses there is always trouble about such simple
matters as framing the picture. It just tears the brain cells
open to watch a couple hundred feet of a badly framed pic-
ture and, of course, the bad breaks always come just about
when the cUmax is due. Film jumping off the sprockets and
tearing, with the consequent delay, is another favorite sport
of the operator, who has missed his vocation.
Last Summer I attended a moving picture entertainment
in Pitman's Grove. N. J., somewhere between Purgatory
and Hell. The operator was a young chap from Philadelphia
and an expert in his line in spite of his very youthful ap-
pearance. I know that boy would have quit the operating
business if he could not do a thousand and one per cent,
better than some of our licensed men here in this so-called
metropolis. Why don't vou. Mr. F.ditor. start a search foi
a good moving picture house in New York City? With such
detectives as Sherlocko and Watso on your staff you ought
to be able to find one, if there is one to be found, which I
respectfully, but firmly, refuse to believe.
Cannot something be started to keep the film manufacturers
from doing the same thing at the same time? I just about
resigned myself to one Indian picture per show, when I ob-
serve to my horror that the sleuth is now breaking into the
pictures everywhere. Licensed. Independent and just plain
pictures. The moving picture industry is very much in the
limelight these days and in no position to stand a deluge of
old sleuth stories. Give us varietv — or cut it out. P. F.
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Reviews of Notable Films
"THE EVILS OF IMPURE LITERATURE"— (Gaumont).
Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
GAUMONT of late has been producing a series of sub-
jects based on real life portrayals. l'"ifth among them
is "The Evils of Impure Literature," which I viewed m
George Kleine's private projecting, room the other day. So
far as a one-man's opinion goes, this film should be in great
demand, as it affords a powerful object lesson on the dangers
attending the reading of prurient literature by young people
of both sexes.
The subject is a delicate one, but the Gaumont people
have succeeded in preaching a great visual sermon without
once offending refined good taste or the nice sensibility of
pure minds.
The care taken by the author to prevent his own daughter
of tender years from reading his famous work, while
thousands of other girls, just as pure and good, are ex-
posed to the temptation, shows a selfishness that happily
is not often possessed by men of letters. But there is no
improbability about the case of Paul Miral, the French
author, whose Gospel of Love (that is the title of his work)
created a sensation in literary circles, and secured for him
the honor of being elected a member of the Society of Arts.
What mattered it to the learned and distinguished members
of the society that thousands of homes had been polluted
by the work, since its literary merit appealed to their critical
tastes! Good morals, forsooth! That factor of the equation
remained for the church and good fathers and mothers to
solve. But in the case of poor little Kitty of this story, the
only child of a struggling widow, there was no guardian
angel to snatch from her hands the poisoned work, and
she went down in her tender maidenhood into the valley of
dark shadows, to return, mercifully, a repentant Magdalene
to her forgiving mother.
The scenes showing the interview at the Miral home, be-
tween Kitty's mother and Madame Miral, wife of the author,
will appeal to all mothers. The interior shows luxury and
gilded ease, and we see the fine scorn of the visitor when
she notes these evidences of wealth and remembers that
they have been secured at the expense of bleeding and broken
hearts. When she has told her story, the tears of both
women intermingle. The author enters at this juncture and
is amazed at the spectacle. When he is introduced to the
visitor the latter gives way to an outbreak of passioiiate
reproach, accusing him as being the author of her girl's
ruin. In a climax of rage she hurls the Gospel of Love at
his head and is forcibly taken from the room by a man
servant.
The home-coming of Kitty reveals fine, talented acting.
The mother is seated at the supper table, but the meal is
uniasted, while she gazes abstractedly into space and is
lost in thought. The door opens slightly, then a little more,
and Kitty comes slowly and noiselessly in — like a shadow.
The mother neither sees nor hears. She is thinking of her
lost one. Kitty tries to speak, but her lips fail her. She
tries again, and there is a slight sound, for we see the mother
start and we feel that she thinks it a figment of her fancy.
Then Kitty's lips frame in pleading tones the single word,
Scene from "The Evils of Impure Literature"— Gaumont Subject, Kleine Release.
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"Mother," and the cUlcr wmian nazes in affright, as if at
an apparition.
In sclf-loatliing Kitty tlirows hefNelf at her mother's foet,
but she is gently raised to the mother's lieart and is caressed
with pitying touch. Then Kitty feels so undeserving of
this great forgiveness and love, so foul a thing m comparison
with this saintly mother of hers, she is obsessed with the
conviction that she is not tit to breathe the same air. And
we see lur try to break loose from her mother's arms and
go back into the night. Uut the arms clasp her more tightly,
while kisses ami tears are showered on the wan face.
Then that supper scene, where the starving child is waited
on by the mother. I have rarely seen more subtle acting
than is shown by the impersonator of Kitty. Those big,
tired eyes, how they watch every movement of the mother
and center often on her face, as if to read her very soul,
and ascertain if it is possible that she — such a thing as she
— can be taken back and be forgiven and the past forgotten.
And we see the lines on her face grow softer and her eves
grow big in wonder, as she becomes convinced that her
mother's love has done all these things.
1 should like to see this picture presented with a musical
program arranged by Organist De Carlisle, of the Grand
Central Theater, St. Louis. It affords a splendid opportunity
for all who delight in "playing the pictures."
The release date will be fixed some time in the near
future.
"THE CHAINS OF AN OATH"~(Vi£agraph).
By Louis Reeves Harrison
A PHOTOPLAY well worth seeing for the powerful con-
-^*- tract enforced between the lives of plain people in
Russia and America, and for the remarkable character por-
trayal by Miss Edith Storey. An audience is often wearied
by the sight of a peasant girl or squatter's wife in a photo-
play, daubed with face powder, rouge and lip-salve, more
outrageously slapped on than by the soubrette who gets
"fifteen per" for singing through her teeth "By the Light of
the Silverj- Moon" at a vaudeville performance. Miss Storey
is a wholesome girl of stmnv; physique .Tud natural conduct.
who does not cause such a role as that a.stiRncd Iter in the
Russian play to appear like a drawing all out of proportion.
The average actress makes up for a peasant as tliough she
expected to appear in an operatic chorus and looks at much
like one as a lobster square soubrette docs like a woodland
nymph. A very large part of the art of the motion-picture
actress is subservient to accidents of person, such as form,
features and nerve in emergencies, and too few of the ladies
much photographed arc really worth it because they de-
pend upon artiiicial aids rather than open-air exercise for
magnetic personality.
.\cting is not subject to the conventional exactitude of
painting, sculpture and poesy; it is largely an art of the
individual, and a woman who carefully preserves her natural
endowment of health by well-known means will be more
effective in a picture than the creature who smirks and
frets because photo-dramatic roles call for a self-expression
or self-repression only reachable by women in hue control
of their physical nlechanism. Miss Storeys training has
been that of an athlete while she has had small opportunity
in the flimsy and commonplace cowboy, "hoop-la" drama that
hits the lowbrow bing where the bones arc thickest; she
has been in a fine preparatory school for better things to
come in \'itagraph production.
It is not an easy matter to truthfully portray the char-
acter of an Indian squaw or Russian peasant woman — both
crushed and hopeless creatures — relegated to almost pur-
poseless existence by the brutality and degradation of the
male of low order. Dull, utterly miserable, dragging out
an existence of semi-slavery without a redeeming spark of
kindness or sympathy from the lords and masters, women
of this class are not supposed to have anything that is
heroic in their natures, whereas the reverse is the case. The
suffering they endi>re enobles them in an inconspicuous way.
The peasant girl in this play is bound by oath to marry a
brute in her own class on the eve of departure for America
to earn money for a father in extremity, and she not only
performs her unselfiish duty but respects the promise exacted
from her to wed a man who is not her natural choice.
On reaching .\rncrica the girl finds herself in a civilizing
Scene from "The Chains of an Oath," by the Vitagraph Company of America.
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environment that appeals to all that is fine in her, is put
in contact with the most unrestrained and complicated ex-
istence for women in the world, but she preserves her natural
poise in spite of bewildering sensations aroused by her new
surroundings. Charmed by the attractions of unchecked
self-government, she improves rapidly, acquires an educa-
tion and forms an intuitive attachment to a young man
worthy of her in her superior condition. He declares his
love and she is drawn to him by all the impulses of her
sex, but is compelled by conscience to consider the prior
engagement — a mere detail for the civilized woman — and
resolves to fulfill it. There is no faltering, no tension, no
attempt to compromise with her ideas of right and wrong;
she leaves a tender note for the man she loves and goes
back to the gloomy country of her birth ready for the
sacrifice. She returns to her home and announces her
readiness to keep faith from principles higher than those
displayed in loftier circles of society and this forms the
best part of the story, though there is relief at the end.
The producers are to be congratulated on a wise choice
of type, and the young actress upon the art of concealing
art that gives her impersonation a delightful fidelity to
truth.
"FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA"— (Imp).
npHIS is the first two-reel Imp release. Briefly, it may be
-'• summed up as a sugar-coated educational picture deal-
ing as it does principally with the operation and maneuver-
ing of a United States submarine war vessel. Perhaps the
principal difficulty of making a picture of this kind is the
obtaining of permission from the government officials to
allow a moving picture company such unlimited use of one
of their vessels. In "From the Bottom of the Sea" we have
one of the most interesting nautical pictures that has been
produced in many a day and millions of people will marvel
when it is finally released.
Scene "From the Bottom of the Sea" (Imp).
There has been woven around these naval maneuvers a
story of heart interest that will keep it from being a dry
educational picture to those who prefer human interest in
the pictures. The story is a simple one, dealing with the
love of a young ensign for the daughter of a United States
Naval Lieutenant. The voung man's love is reciprocated,
but her father withholds his consent, for the reason that
the young man has not yet made his mark. Hovering about
is an attache of the Diplomatic Corps of a foreign power.
He is a much older man than the young ensign and far more
able to undertake the responsibilities of matrimony. But
the lieutenant's daughter has made her choice and the lucky
man is the ensign.
News comes that the ensign has been detailed to command
a submarine torpedo boat. The lovers are pleased with this
news, for they hope that soon this first commission will give
the ensign an opportunity to prove his worth. He pays a
visit to the submarine lying at the wharf accompanied by
the unscrupulous diplomat, whom he does not suspect of any
evil design. While in the hull of the deep sea vessel the
foreign attache manages to steal the ballast tank blow valve,
which is a part of the compressed air apparatus used in sink-
ing and raising the vessel. Carefully concealing this be-
neath his coat the attache leaves the vessel in company with
the ensign. The ensign returns later with the father of his
sweetheart who is to go with the young suitor on the first
trial spin and instruct him in the ways of handling the craft.
From this point forward the film becomes extremely
interesting because of the maneuvers of the submarine boat.
Scene "From the Bottom of the Sea" (Imp).
We see the perfect handling of this remarkable craft as it
rises and dips beneath the waves, completely submerging
itself and rising again with an exactness and certainty that
leaves little doubt in the mind of any beholder as to the
practicability of the modern submarine. Following the
thread of the story, there is trouble below with the vessel
when an attempt is made to rise. The men are shown under-
going the physical and mental hardships incident to such a
perilous predicament, all of which is done in a remarkably
realistic way.
The acting, of course, is good, but what helps it immensely
is the remarkable interior setting of the submarine vessel,
which is pictured herewith. This interior setting deserves
more than passing notice. The producers exerted every ef-
fort to make it an exact counterpart of the interior of the
U. S. S. "Octopus," a submarine vessel stationed at Newport,
R. I., where the picture was taken. A photograph was taken
of the interoior of the "Octopus," measurements were care-
fully taken down and the scene was made with these as a
pattern. Several days of painstaking work resulted in this
stage setting, which cannot be commended too highly. So
careful were the Imp people in arranging this scene that all
the machinery represented was genuine and practical mech-
anism. Steamfitters were employed to cut and join the
pipes, the valves and gauges and other mechanical parts.
The scene in itself is a lesson on the interior construction
of a submarine boat. We get an idea of the working of the
periscope, which is an instrument that enables the sailors
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to sec what is K*^i''S on above the water line, while tlicy
themselves are i8 I'ect below. VVc see the water-depth
gau^e and the workings of compressed air apparatus in dis-
charging torpedoes, rising and lowering the craft, etc., etc.
The point in the story is reached whore the sailors are
beginning to feci the terrible effects of their imprisonment.
One of tliem goes ont of his mind and unless sonu-thing is
done by some volunteer all hands will perish. Thi-" is the
opportunity for the young ensign to make his name, and
he is m)t long in realizing it. .\s the mspiration comes to
him he volunteers to make his exit through the torpedo
tube and go lor help above. It is a desperate chance, but
the only one. into the torpedo t tbc he goes fearlessly. The
heavy breech is closed and locked and he is propelled far
out into the water by the great force of compressed air
and is shot above the waves as by a catapult. He quickly
reaches the parent ship which usually accompanies subma-
rines on trial trips. This boat is e<iuipped with a complete
diving apparatus and o|ber paraplurnalia for the quick as-
sistance of disabled subinarine.s. It is not generally known,
perhaps, that njodern submarines are tapped on the side
lor a fresh air^ppply. A dtv«r descends from the boat with
En air tuhe, which he screws int#i a tap on the side of the
LibiQarint-.'"an(l at once a fresh supply of air is ])umped to
the men within.
By these heroic means did the young ensign rescue the
vessel and all those on board, including the father of the
girl he loved. The villainous naval attache is confronted by
the young ensign and accused of his murderous act which,
no doubt, is the end of his official usefulness. After this the
two lovers are gratefully united by the lieutenant and the
young ensign honored and applauded by the seamen.
A CALIFORNIA FISH STORY.
Hungry Fish Nibble at Gaston Melies' Bait.
Mr. Gaston Melies has just returned to New York from
Santa Catalina Island, Cal., where he spent a fortnight's
vacation in drawing from the Pacific Ocean specimens of
fish unprecedented for size in that locality. The photo here-
with gives an excellent view of Mr. Melies and his haul, of
which no less an authority than the Los Angeles E.xpress
has the following to say:
".WALOX. Oct. 8. — G. Melies came in with another catch
of nineteen yellowtin tuna today, all landed on light tackle
while fishing from the launch "Heral." His catch yesterday
of a yellowtin tuna weighing thirty-six pounds is the record
so far this year for this species of tish."
Mr. Melies will return shortly to the studio in Santa Paula.
JAY HUNT WITH ECLAIR.
Mr. Jay Hunt, for some time a director with the Vita-
graph Company, has joined the Eclair forces at the Fort
Lee Studio.
BERTRAM ADLER FULLY RECOVERED.
l-"rionds of Bertram Adier. advertising manager of the
Thanhouscr Co.. will be pleased to learn of his complete
recovery from a severe case of typhoid fever. Mr. Adler
is again back at his desk after six weeks in Lebanon Hos-
pital, Xew York. We are glad to see this energetic young
man once more on the job and sincerely hope that he will
not be obliged to go through such an ordeal again.
The Los Angeles Tragedy
Insane Jap Attacked W. N. Seli^ and Francis Boggs — the
Latter Instantly Killed — Selig Slightly Wounded.
By Jas. S. McQuade.
MOVIN(j picture circles in Chicago and throughout
the country were shocked last week by the news of
the shooting of William .\'. Sclig, president of the
-Selig Polyscope Company, and of Francis Boggx, general
manager uf the California plant. It was circulated at first
that Mr. Selig had been shot dead and inquiries from anxious
friends all over the city were received by 'phone at the
general offices on Randolph Street. Finally it was learned
that Mr. Selig was not seriously wounded, but that Mr.
Boggs had been shot through the heart by an insane
Japanese.
A telegram from James L. McGce, manager of ibe plant
at Edendale, was received at the World office Monday,
October 30, and rt-ad that Mr. Selig was doing nicely and
that he would be out jp a few days.
In the suspense that lollowed the first tidings of the affair,
it was brought home with telling force to the minds of
every one in the film business here that Mr. Selig's removal
from the manufacturing field would mean a disastrous blow
to the picture industry. The magniliccnt confidence he has
shown in the future of moving pictures by investing over
a million and a quarter in his Chicago and his Los .Angeles
plants has served as a stimulant to all his colleagues, while
his liberal expenditures on productions have done much to
raise pictures to their present high standard. That Mr.
Selig has been spared is cause for great thankfulnc-s and
rejoicing, although we mourn with him over the untimely
end (jf that sterling friend and manager, Francis Boggs.
Francis Boggs.
I'rancis Boggs joined the Selig forces in Chicago about
four years ago, last September. He was a well known and
capable actor and a successful stage manager at the time.
During the first three month.- spent in the Chicago studio,
Mr. Boggs produced several successes, among them being
"The Two Orphans," in a single reel. He had shown such
aptitude for his new work that Mr. Selig sent him to Den-
ver and through Colorado, where he produced a number
of scenic and Western subjects. These proved so success-
ful that in January, 1909. he left on an extended trip through
the South and Southwest, taking with him a selected com-
pany. Winter quarters were established in New Orleans
and there he produced several pictures that were marked
by artistic touches hitherto unknown to the silent drama.
Mr. Boggs had by this time shown Such ability as manager
?.nd producer that Mr. Selig gave him free rein to travel
where and when he pleased, and so the entire .Southwest
was traversed until the company reached California. There
Mr. Boggs confined himself at first to the production of
Western pictures, which added considerable fame to the
Selig output. He wrote to Mr. Selig, advising the construc-
tion of a Western studio, and stating as his opinion that
California would ultimately have resident companies from
every manufacturing plant in the country. Mr. Boggs was
the first to produce a moving picture in California, and his
vision at the time, of present day conditions there, was
prophetic.
The first attempt at a studio was a yard, at the rear
of a vacant store building, in the crowded downtown section
in Los Angeles. Shortly afterward a bungalow was ptir-
chased in Edendale. a suburb, with the sanction of Mr. Selig.
That was the beginning of the present Western plant, which
is conceded to be the most beautiful producing studio
in the world.
Mr. Boggs extended his product to dramas of a general
character, and the high quality of the films turned out by
him was widely recognized. His ambition was to make the
silent drama fully as realistic as the spoken play.
He was a tireless worker, many day working 18 hours
and never less than 12. He was a great student of litera-
ture and of the drama and read all that he could find printed
on the art of photography. He had a remarkable talent
for writing scenarios, and turned them out at surprising
speed. The last time he was in Chicago I learned that he
had completed three on his way from Los .\ngeles.
Mr. Boggs was one of the most loyal and kindhearted of
men. No one on his large force ever saw him in a temper
He was considerate to all and had a winning personality
that endeared him to his associates. That a man of his
lovable qualities should have been singled out as the target
for an assassin's bullet is something that can never be
reconciled with our sense of justice. While we stand mute
with sorrow at his grave, our hearts cry aloud. 'T cannot
understand."
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Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
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FROM a local correspondent comes an advertising scheme
now being put out by a live-cent theater in the Bronx.
In the accompanying letter he says:
Knowing that .vonr valued publication Uas alwa.vs stood for the
elevation of the iihoioplay theater, and, if m.v reoollectlon serves me
rij:ht, has even advocated an increase in the price of admission from
5 to 10 cents, I enclose you a ticket which has been circulated by the
thoasands in the immediate vicinity of this particular theater, which
has only 299 seats.
I think an article based on ruinous competition In general and the
enclosed ticket in particular, might have the effect of bringing this
manager to his senses, beside? acting as a warninc to all other
managers who might be tempted to do the same thing.
The ticket, evidently run off by some local job printer,
states that it will be accepted with five cents as the admis-
sion for two adults and one child, except on Saturday and
Sunday. This is probably figured at two cents each for the
"grown-up persons," as the ticket phrases it, and a penny
for the child.
A Matter of Comparison.
This sounds pretty cheap, but the card states that the
theater is under new management and possibly the new pro-
prietor is willing to let his receipts go for awhile to get back
the crowd the last management drove away. It means about
five dollars a house, scarcely a profitable patronage, but
there may exist local conditions which make this the most
effective means of attracting attention to a changed condi-
tion. Proportionately it is no cheaper than the card given
below, which the correspondent may see distributed any
morning if he will look out of his office window before
eleven o'clock. The other day the writer stood for ten
minutes watching the distribution and in that time more
than a dozen people came past the theater to the corner,
obtained a card and went back to see the show.
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if presented at box office between 9 and 11
o'clock A. M. on date stamped on back.
Stay as long as you like.
VAUDEVILLE PRESENTED at 10 A. M.
5c
The house prices range from ten to twenty-five cents, and
the reduction is more marked since the card will admit to
the twenty-five cent seats.
The Five and Ten Cent Theaters.
The Moving Picture World more than advocates the ten-
cent theater. It looks forward to the time when the dollar
photoplay theater will be an established institution, following
the advance in quality of the films, but there will always be
five-cent theaters in localities that will not support the ten-
cent house, and ten-cent houses for those who cannot afford
fifty cents or a dollar. It is the entertainment for the whole
family.
The distribution of reduction tickets, if inexpertly handled,
tends to emphasize the cheaoness of the entertainment. The
three-for-a-nickel show will not gain the respect even of
the five-cent patrons and it is a bad beginning for a new-
management. No sweeping reduction should be made for
any nieht show. Get the women and children into the mati-
nees and the night business will take care of itself, provided
the show is right. .And remember that a woman values
something that looks like a bargain. Do not throw out the
tickets. Let some of the shonkeepers in the vicinity do the
distributing, advertising a coupon with each purchase. Give
them some posters to put in the window and get the benefit
of the window display. You can cut both ways.
Just in passing, the man who charges five cents if he can
get half as many patrons for ten, is cheating himself and
spoiling his chances. Save in the poorest localities, the five-
cent price is no business getter and it does keep away num-
bers of persons who argue that you can't get much for a
nickel.
Another Good One from Blanchard.
J. M. Blanchard, president of the Blanchard Amusement
Co., of Sunbury, Pa., sends in another of his folders, a one-
color sheet in green ink on a yellowish paper that throws
the color up well. "The Colleen Bawn" and "Lost in the
Jungle" are supplied with cuts, while "An Old Sweetheart
of Mine" carries only the Edison trademark. The front page
carries a three-line announcement of the coming Essanay
Baseball reel. Mr. Blanchard seems to think that it perhaps
crowds the page, but this is a mistake. There is plenty of
room and the announcement gains in importance from the
position. The top of the first page is decorated with a
stock cut of an elephant's head, and the title. "Toddles." For
a moment the reader is at loss to know whether it is the
sign of the Philadelphia Athletics, whose token is the ele-
phant, or something else, and it takes the last page to advise
them that Toddles is the Selig elephant. A second line in
six-point, "in 'Lost in the Jungle'," would have been more
distinctive. Along the same lines the Kalem cut might have
been tagged "Lake Killarney" and the other animal cut simi-
larly labeled. A caption more than doubles the value of a
cut. It makes it plain that there is a reason for the cut and
that it is not merely put in to fill up.
But by and large the folder is capital and the display so
good that Mr. Blanchard should give the printer a cigar now
and then; not the boss, but the man who did the actual type-
setting.
One novel idea is a clock-face cut with the hands at the
hour for opening the night shows, one face showing half
past seven and the other nine. In this picture fashion it
sets the hour more definitely than 7:30 or 9:00 could possibly
do.
Businesslike and Effective.
W. L. Jennings, of the Lyceum Theater, Monroe, La.,
sends in a four-page folder in black with the statement that
the sheet is the result of a suggestion made in this paper.
He had the Selig "Two Orphans" on Nov. 2, and Edison's
"Foul Play" on November 9th. Xo attempt is made at dis-
play advertising beyond a quotation from Mr. McQuade's
article on "The Two Orphans," but the manager has picked
up the one paragraph best calculated to excite interest. The
rest of the sheet is given over to the story of the reel. Five
thousand of the folders will be distributed in addition to
newspaper advertising. These sheets will serve the double
purpose of exciting interest and making clear the points of
the two reels. The simple recital of the story is better calcu-
lated to interest than a lot of slushy puffery.
As a general thing it is well to give the casts of the special
productions and these are generally available to the adver-
tiser, either in the manufacturer's bulletin or through cor-
respondence.
This is the day of personality in the film and the manager
can add to the interest by playing up the personality of the
stars. Keep posted on the personalities and pass the infor-
mation on to the patrons.
Posters of Personality.
In this connection it is noted that the Exhibitors' Adver-
tising and Specialty Company has just issued a series of ten
portrait posters of as many licensed stars which sell for
twenty-five cents each or two dollars for the set of ten.
They are one-sheet size with a halftone picture of the player,
the name of the company, and "To-Day." The posters are
in tint with portraits in black and are really handsome.
Behind a frame they can be used repeatedly, or they can
be stretched and brought out whenever wanted. The habit
of folding posters and sticking them away in some odd
corner until wanted is a poor one. If you use frames, get
sheets of pastepoard cut to the right size, and put the poster
down with glue. It is better to pay five or ten cents for a
sheet of board than to pay twentv cents for a new poster.
Varnish the face to protect from dust and it will more than
last the season out.
Another good way is to paste the back of the poster as it
lays face down on a flat surface. On this press cheap cotton
cloth. When the paste has dried, varnish the face of the
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poster with transparent varnish ami attach woudcn roil» to
the top and bottom. If you K^t the riuht sort of varnish and
do not get it on too thick you can roll the posters and stack
them away until wanttd. Keep the pasted cloth stretched
until dry or it will wrinkle.
This applies, of courM-, only to stock stuff used more than
one day, but the live house should have from fifty to one
hundred pieces of stock stuff with which to vary the display.
Don't Be Hackneyed.
Don't let your lobby display bcct)me stale. One New
York house has had the sign "Special Show To-Day" on
view so long that it is torn and weather >tained. It long
ago ceased to mean anything to the few regulars who pat-
roni/ce the place and now it cannot attract the passerby.
Instead of getting business, as the proprietor imagines, it
is a danger signal. No man who runs his lobby like that
has the enterprise to give a good show, and this battered
sign is an index to the place.
But a sign does not have to be as stale as that to lose
value. Keep changing the paper that supplements your
poster of the film. Get enough on hand to \ary tiie display
daily and do not hang out each morning the stutT you had
the day before. The stock paper comes in handy, but ilon't
get barely enough for one display. If you advertise "A
Western Reel To-Day," tell them to-morrow that you've
something else. Dont hang up the same old "Great West-
ern Picture To-Day" as regularly as you unlock tho front
door. Give variety to your display in the lobby as well as
to the display on the screen. They are of equal importance.
And study your display. Try and get something that will
make people talk. In some states the display of lethal weap-
ons in posters is prohibited by law. Don't paste a piece of
white paper over the gun. Make use of the prohibition to
get a laugh. This paper has already reproduced a poster
in which the guns are replaced by bouquets. If it has not
been done in your town, try that. If you can't paint flowers,
get the nearest paper hanger to give you some odds and ends
of floral paper, or buy a roll if you have to. Perhaps the
ticket seller can make paper flowers and will fake up some
real bouquets. Try that and then tell the local papers about
it. It ought to be good for a line. Suppose that your poster
shows the heroine covering a burglar with a frankfurter
sausage — a real one — don't you suppose that the joke will
attract attention? .\iul attention is what you are after,
isn't it?
Motion Is Effective.
If you can, keep things moving in a double sense. Some-
thing in motion will catch the eye more quickly than any
still display you can make. The flashing electric sign is
worth a still sign with three times as much candlepower,
and the same thing applies to your lobby display. It takes
a little thought sometimes, but you can accomplish a lot
with an electric fan or a clockwork movement.
If your operating room backs up against tlie street end —
it should not — cut a window and let the crowd see the opera-
tor at work. If you get a crowd you'll get some of them in
the house, and a crowd always is an asset in or out of the
theater.
One effecti\e exhibit that a live wire made was some bits
of film obtained from the exchange. These were placed in
a frame with a double glass set in a shallow box painted
white and with a couple of globes to light the interior and
display the film. The back of the box was painted black
and lettered in aluminum, "What the Motion Picture Looks
Like."
It was placed with the lettering facing the street and the
frame side fronting the box office, but not so close that it
blocked the waj'. Hundreds went into the lobby who could
not have been attracted by a display of a thousand posters,
and being inside, they kept on going toward the screen.
Do not let any special display stand in the lobby long
enough to get stale, but keep the people looking for some
new stunt; keep everlastingly at it and when people think
of motion pictures they'll think of your house because you've
made the two inseparable. Be busy all the time.
An Exchange Advertisement.
It does not properly belong to this department, but
"Flickers," the house organ of the United Motion Picture
Co., an Independent Exchange at Oklahoma City. Okla.,
attracts attention because it does not devote all the space
to talking about "us." There are four outside advertisements
and about two columns of house advertising. The rest is
given over to news editorial and business booming, but the
latter is not done at the expense of the former.
In the issue at hand are items relative to the opening of
a new house, a write-up of Miss Dorothy Davenport, of the
Nestor Company, a report of a legal decision as to child
actors in photoplay theaters, and a spirited reply to a news-
paper attack on the pictures, notes of coming features, and
some shop talk, besides a half-column of humorous personal-
ities and a report on business c<:>nditions.
A Good Editorial.
It has some things it want- to say and it pays the reader
to look them over with other matter of general interest. It
is a trade paper in miniature, well edited and well written.
The editorial replying to one denouncing the showing of
Beattie trial slides is worth reproducing. It runs:
Willie wp can't xiiy that wo furor flie protnlarouR *■' ''f
Kuril tMoliircs ai llioiiv rrf«rrF<l t<i. at tlip Kaiiw lime - •
ntirrp tlir iiPn'*pa|i<TH ImTP anjr ritflit to IIikI fault with <
plrlurr sliowa un tliln |iro|i<iahloii. Iiidii't ttii-jr print ' r
column alxiiit tlila stutv lU-altiv tuiinU-r caac, Klrlng all X
detalla? Didn't llir.r print all the eTlil^ncc lirooglit oat
nord for word, wltliout regard for lia rflf't on tli» inorai" <it o<ir
Niya and glrla? Ponilblj' It n«-T«-r <ni-urrcd to \'f Kdltor tbat tb»rs
la pIPDty of room for rcformatlun In tlint rp»|rf'it at lioin*. nnd that
It 1» uaually good p<illcr for reformi-ra to praciWe what " I..
It Ih a wcli known fart tliat the pre** liaa aluaya Ixien '1
fault with tlip uioTliiK plcluri>i>. and that tlii'V Unrf u n
of being to blame for every known crime In the calendar. « ■• t..)|.t«
that II would Im- ii i{<»id Idea fur wmie people to rlran up their ••wa
back yard* Itefore Klnrtluir » tirade aKalnat uthera. The |<<>l haa
DO rlKlit to call the kettle Mark.
LECTURES ON MOVING PICTURES.
Mrs. M. L. Metcalfe a Successful Speaker on the Subject.
Mrs. Mary Lawton Metcalfe, at a recent meeting of the
educational department of the Richmond County Fair Asso-
ciation, delivered a most interesting lecture on moving pic-
tures. The title chosen for her address was "Moving Pic-
tures, the Lever for Progressive Auxiliary Education." Mrs.
Metcalfe is one of the best known clubwomen in the L'nited
States and has achieved no little fame as a writer and lec-
turer on timely topics. In her address ju*t mentioned she
makes several telling points. She said, for instance:
"Modern education first aims to focus the attention of
children.
"Modern education demands that interest of the child shall
be engaged.
"Modern education aims to develr^p thought and expression
of the child. Modern education distributes pure ideals.
"Modern education concentrates all its influence to
strengthen the Love and Preservation of Human Life and
that of animals.
"Modern education aims to provide auxiliary and ethical
collateral work to demonstarte the manifold avenues to
Progress and Success through right thinking and right doing.
"The minds of children must be fed with ideas and pictures
progressively, until in the vigor of maturity, the individual
brain is so charged with desire to produce, that spirit-mind
dominates matter; and each generation pays tribute to men
and women, the very bulwarks of spiritual strength. There
are living agent- of conscious force, for uplifting suggestion
to establish liberty, justice, equity and truth.
"The Ten Links in moral and mental development, which
can be taught and idealized through the moving picture
apparati for national and international education, are iden-
tical with those of the young folks' library. They are namely:
Firjt. — Moving picture> to develop interest and cheerful-
ness.
"Second. — Pictures to suggest imagination, ideality.
"Third. — Pictures of kindness and sympathy.
"Fourth. — Pictures of emulation and industry.
"Fifth. — Pictures of courage and resourcefulness.
"Sixth. — Pictures of observation and investigation.
"Seventh. — Pictures of thought and reason.
"Eighth. — Pictures of patriotism and fidelity.
"Ninth. — Pictures of ambition and tenacity of purpose.
"Tenth. — Pictures dominated by spirituality and culture."
Mrs. Metcalfe delivered a most interesting and timely lec-
ture on moving pictures at the convention of the New York
Clubwomen, which had extended a special invitation to her.
The convention took place at the .-Xstor Hotel in New York
City on October 27th.
Mrs. Metcalfe has a thorough grasp of her subject and,
as her delivery is eloquent and persuasive, she will not lack
for invitations to speak on the subject of moving pictures.
ANOTHER PICTURE OF RANCH LIFE.
The Tournament Film Company, of Toledo, O., announces
that it will soon have ready for release another interesting
picture of ranch life. The title of this subject will be "The
Round Up on the Y6 Ranch " This sugge-^ts a plenty of
rough riding, cattle driving, and the sports and diversions
in which cowboys indulge on such occasions. The new pic-
ture will be ready in about fifteen days.
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Working the Sound Effects
By CLYDE MARTIN.
IT is not always in the larger cities that you find the best
talent in tliis line of business but often in some of the
smaller towns you will find talent hidden from the rest
of the world. Not that 1 consider Burlington, Iowa, ofif the
map, but in this little city I had the pleasure of hearing two
of the greatest finds in the Middle West, Mr. Ross Bolick, a
pianist, and Mr. Frank Strcedbeck, a drummer. These two
young men are working at the Palace Theater under the
able management of Mr. Lawrence Blank and, believe me,
they know what sound effects are and how to use them. The
boys are original when it comes to working cues and I give
credit to Manager Blank for leaving most of the work to
the musicians and letting them work out the effects to their
own notions.
It is often the case that a manager will have capable musi-
cians in his theater, musicians who, if left alone, would work
out original effects and cue music. But the manager, nine
times out of ten, will insist on the musicians working on his
ideas instead of their own and possibly this manager will
know as much about music as a Missouri mule.
I have always found that when the music is left to the
musicians, and the manager lets them know that he has con-
fidence in them, thcj' will take a great deal more interest in
their work and get better results.
Manager Blank, of the Palace, in Burlington, is a talented
musician himself and between the three of them they are
putting on music and sound effects that are showing a
marked increase on the daily deposit slip. The Palace is
showing to good business at all times and credit must be
given to the musicians for holding up their end. Manager
Blank is a man that spares no expense on his show; he is
one of those .strong believers that the show is what gets
the money and any detail that can be worked out in effects
is secured at any expense. Not long ago the Palace was
featuring a war story, I forget the name of the picture, but
one of the principal scenes showed the fife and drums. On
this occasion Manager Blank secured the services of a man
to play the fife and the boys worked hard on the scene and
made it a big success. To some people, the drummer looks
like an extra expense, but Manager Blank not only employs
a drummer but often employs two or three extra people
on a night to work the effects.
Several months ago the Palace showed the picture of the
"Dubuque Regatta" and from all reports the picture fell
flat. On a short stay in Burlington a few weeks later I
suggested to Mr. Blank that it would have been a novel
idea to have used a motor cycle back of the screen during
the picture of the motor boat races. The idea looked good
to Blank and he immediately wrote for a return date of
this picture. He brought it back 'and advertised it exten-
sively. That night he engaged a man with a motor cycle,
instructing him to watch the picture closely and as the
boats came to the front of the screen to take off the muffler
and get the effect as near correct as possible. Would you
believe me, the audience went wild over the picture and
Blank is bringing it back for a third time; and still there
are people that say "sound effects are no good." One of
the Burlington newspaper reporters said that Blank had the
picture down so fine that the audience could get a whiff of
gasoline as the boats went by.
This is only one example of detail work. My tip to the
exhibitor is: try the most unreasonable things and watch
the box office receipts.
L. J. W., Ohio, writes: "I have been drumming in this
state for nearly four years, most of the time in picture
houses. I have always had a desire to work with a complete
outfit of sound effects, but if you know the salary conditions
in Ohio you would not say that the drummer should buy his
■own effects. The manager of the theater where 1 am work-
ing has the idea that I should buy an outfit of effects, but I
cannot see it at my salary of ten per. In one of the issues
of the Moving Picture World you made the statement that
it was up to the drummer to furnish the effects. What would
you do if you were in a position like this? As I have it
figured out, a good set of effects would cost not less than
sixty or seventy dollars: that would mean six or seven
weeks this winter without a salary. Please do not publish
my name or town."
No, old scout, I wouldn't publish your name on a bet, but
I will try to give you a little advice. If you have been
drumming for four years you must be a pretty fair drummer,
but from your letter I believe that you must be a very poor
manager of your own interests. If I were in your place I
would not think of buying a set of sound effects on a salary
of ten dollars a week. It is true that a good outfit of effects
would cost no less than sixty or seventy dollars and it would
seem out of the question for an exhibitor to expect a drum-
mer to purchase such an outfit on the small present of ten
dollars a week (I would not call it a salary).
.\s a rule. I believe the drummers of the country are the
poorest paid people in the picture business and still their
work can make or break a scene. Your state is to my notion
one of the worst in the country as far as salaries in picture
theaters are concerned. There are many parts of the country
where a drummer can get good money, so take a tip from
me and get out of a cheap place, then when you get to mak-
ing good money you will find that it will pay you to have
your own sound effects. A man that carries a complete out-
fit is bound to get the money in the long run. I trust that
you will look at this letter in the right light and I will be
glad to hear from you again.
Harry Aiken, Pennsylvania, writes: "I have been taking
considerable interest in your sound effect letters in the
Moving Picture World and I believe you are doing a great
deal of good in this department. I notice you have asked
for suggestions and I am going to offer one. Don't you
think it would be better to work effects on the feature nights
only, so the audience would not get tired of them? I have
given this matter considerable thought and I believe you
will agree with me."
I try to be as agreeable as possible, Mr. .\iken, but I am
sure I cannot agree with you on this point. If sound effects
draw crowds to your theater on the feature nights, why
won't they draw on any other night? Then again, it is a
decided fact that audiences do not tire of effects because
every program that comes to a theater has different stunts
for the drummers and effect men to work. There is a wide
field to working sound effects and there are always surprises
in store for the audience. If your effects tire the audience,
it is a safe bet that the effect men have allowed themselves
to get in a rut and are not on the job looking for new
stunts and surprises. Think this over, Mr. Aiken, and I
believe you will see where I am right.
Mr. G. W. B., Indiana, writes: "I am using a five-piece
orchestra in my theater and I will say that I believe they
are as good as you will find anywhere. I have a great
drummer, who knows his business and makes most of his
own sound effects, and I certainly agree with you when you
say that the music and effects are half the show. I am not
after any publicity, but merely want to thank you for the
help you have been to myself and musicians. If your travels
ever bring you in this part of the country we want you to
come and see us. Keep up the good work."
Thanks for your kind letter, Mr. "B." I am sure it will
be a pleasure for me to come to your theater the first time
I am in your territory. I am glad my little letters have
been of help to you and I feel sure that your musicians have
some original ideas that would Dc of interest to the readers
of The World. Let me hear from you again.
Drummer, St. Louis: I am sorry, but I cannot answer your
letter through the columns of The World; if you will write
me again and give me your name and address, I will be
pleased to try and help you.
NEW FILM SPLICING DEVICE.
A. J. Wellman, of Catletsburg, Ky.. has invented a clever
device for splicing film. By adjusting the film in the
machine, removing the emulsion and applying the cement,
a lever is pressed down hard, completing the operation and
obtaining a splice that will hold. The little machine is not
expensive and should be in all exchanges and operating rooms.
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459
BROADWAY THEATER. EVERETT. MASS.
By Henry.
Among -small town theater-, worthy ut ^pcclal attention
is directed to the Uroa<lway Theater, Everett. Mass., owned
and operated by the Everett Amll^ement Company. The
Broadway wa» lirst opened to the public February 8. 190Q.
at which time it had a seating capacity of 3t).« persons. It
proved U> be a good business proposititm from the fust and
tt was not long before a larger seating capacity was needed.
In order to accomplish this the company was reorganzicd
and, in July. i(;o<j. the house was remodeled, its capacity
being increased to 610 persons. .\s will be seen by the ac-
companying engraving of the front a neat and simple style
of architecture has been followed. In the interior decorative
scheme green and gold predominate. .-X feature is ei^hl
pane! painting- dom l.y .1 well kimwii Bosfii artist, dcpict-
View of Broadway Theater, Everett, Mass.
ing allegorical subjects. Eight hanging electroliers afford
ample illumination.
The Broadway is provided with a commodious stage, 25
feet wide by 15 feet deep, and equipped with three sets of
scenery. The operating booth is six feet by nine feet and
is asbestos lined throughout. The throw to the screen is 82
feet and a 12 feet by 15 feet picture is projected. A new
Powers No. 6 was installed on September i and equipped
with a Gundlach-Manhattan lens, giving a steady, brilliant
picture. Electric fans regulate the ventilation, providing an
abundance of pure air at all limes. Ample means of egress
is provided by seven exits.
The Broadway presents three acts of vaudeville and four
reels of independent pictures, supplied by \V. E. Greene's
film exchange, Boston. The vaudeville is of good quality.
An admission of 10 cents is charged, with 15 cents for re-
served seats. The house opens for an afternoon performance
daily at 3 P. M.. and at 8 o'clock for the evening performance.
Mr. Walter Proctor, known throughout Massachusetts as
the "wonderful blind musician." is always to be heard at the
piano. Mr. George Fisher, an excellent violinist, aids in play-
ing the pictures.
To Mr. Nathan Brow,,. K'"iral manager at the Broadway,
belongs a greater portion of the credit for making this house
what It is — a really meritorious example of phcjtoplay the-
aters. He personally supervises all programs. He has gained
the respect and confidence of the public to the extent that
the Broadway was selected by the Board of Aldermen of
Everett, on Juiy 4, igto and 191 1, for free picture shows
for Everett school children. Coming from a Boston photo-
play house, where he held the position of manager, Mr.
Brown brought with him both experience and ideas, enabling
him to meet the strong competition th.it besets him on every
side, and he is to be complimented for his success in placing
pictures upon so high a plane as that maintained at the BroaiT
svay Theater in Everett Mass.
THE PICTURE IN MONTCLAIR.
When the wise people in the cultured town of Montclair
decided not to permit a moving picture theater in their en-
lightened community, how little they supposed that they
were helping along the very cause which they were sup-
posedly hindering. While taking care to turn the pictures
out at the back door, they left the front door open through
which the moving pictures have made an auspicious entrance.
In the Presbyterian church and not in an abandoned store,
under the guidance of a clergyman rather than a distasteful
(to the Montclair people) "coming exhibitor" the first exhi-
bition was given one recent Sunday night. A fire-proof
booth was erected and a first-class apparatus installed there-
in, and all exits indicated by red lights. At the first service
held under these proper conditions the church was filled.
The pastor, the Rev. George J. Becker, gave connecting
talks to such pictures as The Prodigal Son, Pharaoh and
Paul and the Centurion. Every second Sunday night is to
be given to this experiment and great interest will await the
outcome as results may show six months from this time.
This is not only an experiment in the church use of the
moving picture, but is destined to prove the value of the
pictures as a permanent addition in an attractive and educa-
tional use only, as being distinct from the show. With the
pictures thus dedicated to highest purposes, in the hands of
non-profit seeking people, in that money-making is not the
immediate incentive, the outcome will be very enlightening
Cultured Montclair now looks upon the pictures they
despised; they will, no doubt, from this time declare that
they fought against the abuse rather than the use thereof,
and under the guidance of an educational institution both
pictures and people will be put to the test.
NEW IDEA FOR POPULARIZING PLAYERS.
It lias remained for the Melies Cf)mpany to introduce a
novel way of popularizing their leading players. The idea
is a clever amplification of the present mode of introducing
the characters at the beginning of a reel, just before the action
commences. It has been the custom, up to now. to flash upon
the screen a full-size portrait of the actor in character or in
costume, but the scheme of showing the actor first in proper
person and immediately afterward in character is something
that is entirely new.
The new Melies way is to first show a full-length portrait
of the leading player in his everyday clothes, and with his
name prominently displayed. This portrait quickly dissolves
into another of the same actor in costume for the part about
to be played. It is a great idea and one that will be im-
mensely popular with audiences, since it puts them on a more
familiar basis with the phantom folks whom they always
seem to want to know more about. This artistic innovation
is the idea of Mr. Gaston Melies. who applied for a patent
on it a month ago. The first picture in which this dissolving
effect is to be used will be the regular Melies release of Nov
2, entitled "Right or Wrong." in which Mr. William Clifford
will be seen in regular attire, fading gradually into the lead-
ing made character. Following Mr. Cliflford, Miss Frances
Ford will appear as an ordinary mortal and straightway
undergo the same metamorphosis into the principal femi-
nine character. On the same reel will be a picture entitled
"Mexican As It Is Spoken." In this one the process will
be reversed; the playlet will be acted first, after which will
be seen a portrait of the leading character as played by Mr
Henr>- Stanley. This portrait will dissolve into one of Mr
Stanley in regular conventional garb, closing the picture.
The Sales Company entertainment committee covered
themselves with glory by the manner in which the ball was
conducted. .\ few more affairs of this kind and they will
be summoned as masters of ceremonies at the next Corona-
tion.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Oi
CHICAGO LETTER.
By Jas. S. McQuade.
WX. SEELEY, owner of the Majestic and Crystal
Palace theaters, Dayton, Ohio, called at the World
office last week. Mr. Seely also has charge of
the governinent theater in the Soldiers' Home, in Dayton,
about 10,000 soldiers being inmates at present.
Mr. Seely originated the idea of getting up the picture
"A Martyr to His Cause," in which J. J. McNamara figures,
and had it made by the Essanay Company. He is handling
the picture throughout the United States. As will be re-
membered, the film was released October 8.
It is being shown in licensed theaters and the local unions
of the American Federation of Labor have charge of the
sale of tickets, about three weeks in advance of the opening.
The picture is exhibited in one theater in each of the smaller
towns visited. In a city like Chicago, several theaters will
be Used.
The picture was exhibited at the American Theater, Cin-
cinnati, the week of October 8. This house seats 1,500 and
11,000 tickets at 10 cents each, had been sold before the
opening. Up to the present date, 37,000 tickets have been
sold in Ciacinnati. .
The next city to have the picture was Indianapolis. There
the Casino, managed by Walter Baulby, was chosen, and
the: picture was shown during the week of October 15. The
sale of tickets before the opening was 60,000. Toledo, Day-
ton, Cleveland, Detroit and Buffalo will follow.
A special committee of the National Board of Censors
passed on the film favorably, so Mr. Seely informed me.
The Saxe Bros. Enter St. Joe, Mo.
The Saxe Bros., of Milwaukee, have extended their en-
terprises to St. Joseph, Mo., where the work of converting
the Schlitz cafe building into a moving picture theater was
begun last week. The cost of remodeling the structure will
be about $20,000, The house will be opened about Decem-
ber 2. ■ The lobby of the theater will front on Edmond Street.
The entire end of the building is to be torn out and the
facade will be built higher than the present roof line. The
lobby proper will be of a general half-dome shape, and at
the sides and above will be immense symbolical figures of
stucco. . Large ornamental globes will surmount the build-
ing .oh the Edtoond' Street corners, and the entire frontage
will be. covered with electric lights. The lobby will be forty
feet in width, and' finished in marble and stucco.
The first floor seating capacity will be 650, and 350 more
will be accommodated in the balcony. Loges will extend
along the sides of the building at balcony height, as far
as the stage. Two stairways will lead to the balcony, and
there will be two balcony exits and numerous ground floor
exits, independent of the entrance doorways.
The Decorators' Supply Company, of Chicago, have charge
of the \^ofk.
■U- ! 1 V * * *
' ^" ; ; ■ Chicago Film Brevities.
The M;oy'ing .Picture League of America has summoned
its local representatives in the various cities to be present
at a meeting at the Southern Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, on
Wednesday, Nov. i, for the transaction of important mat-
ters pertaining to the league. The meeting has been called
by President M. A. NefT. William J. Sweeney, owner of
the Standard Theater, will represent the Chicago Exhibitors'
Association. The Ohio State League will also meet on
the same date and at the same place, to attend to their
annual election of officers. It is expected the National
League will, among other things, consider the constitution
of the organization.
* * *
Louis Brown, manager of the Pilscn Theater, 1554 Blue
Island Avenue, called at the World office last week. He
reported that he ran "The Two Orphans" about a week ago
to fine business, at 10 cents admission.
* * *
Andrew Karzas, proprietor of the Monogram . Theater,
3520 South Halsted Street, visited the World office last week.
Mr. Karzas uses Independent service furnished by the
Standard Film Exchange, and is very well pleased with his
business. His house, which seats 500 people, has just been
newlv decorated.
E. E. Fulton, the well known jobber in moving picture
machines and supplies, and also as Lubin's Western repre-
sentative, has moved from his old quarters, at 208 N. 5th
Avenue, in the Northwestern building, to the large and
conveniently located quarters formerly held by William H.
Swanson & Company, at 154 W. Lake Street.
H. C. Jurgensen, manager of the Columbia Theater, Water-
loo, Iowa, made a pleasant call at the World office one day
last week. Mr. Jurgensen is a strong supporter of the
Moving Picture World, and praises that publication for its
reliability and progressiveness. "There can be no doubt,
if you want to know all that is going on in the moving pic-
ture business, there is but one way to find it out, and that is
through the columns of the World. I have been a constant
reader for more than two years, and I would feel lost if I
had to console myself with any other publication," said Mr.
Jurgensen. He says that the exhibitors of Iowa are suffer-
ing seriously because the ladies refuse to remove their hats,
although these exhibitors are giving them shows that last
nearly an hour. He stated that all previous efforts of the
exhibitors to get together, in order to have a law passed
to compel the ladies to be a little more reasonable, have
proved fruitless.
Among the Chicago Shows.
By Chas. A. Young.
I HAVE seen the Kalem Company's "Colleen Bawn" sev-
eral times since its release, each time in the theater
which was the best in its neighborhood, and have been
impressed by the class of people who attended the show.
The first time I saw it was the Wednesday following its
release, at the Jeflterson Theater, on East 55th Street. Mr.
Gollos' houses have been mentioned in The World before,
so I need not say anything about his successful management,
but I do wish to express my appreciation of the very ex-
cellent projection of his operator, Mr. Lee A. Forbes, who
is putting on the curtain one of the best pictures I have
ever seen. He is using but 45 amperes of alternating cur-
rent on a picture not less than sixteen feet wide, yet he
secures a brilliant picture with a very soft, pure, and white
light. The machine in use is a Powers No. 6- — of course
the pictures are fascinatingly steady — with the two-wing
shutter, which gives a bright picture with only a slight trace
of flicker, which is not at all tiring to the eye. Mr. Gollos
has the distinction of having one of the first two Powers
Sixes to be brought into Chicago, its serial number being
40, and has recently supplemented it with a new machine of
the same model. Operator Forbes is another operator who
is in love with the "Number Six," and says it is the best
machine ever built. The attendance at the Jefferson for
the "Colleen Bawn" was over 5,000, without a matinee.
Gollos says it broke all records.
The following Sunday I saw the old Pathe "Passion Play^'
at this house, and was most impressed by the steadiness of
the picture, which is rarely equaled even today by the best
American makers. Evidently Pathe mastered the art of
perfect perforation before the machine makers made perfect
sprockets and intermittent actions, for I have never before
seen this old film put on so steadily.
* * *
The Madison Theater, on 55th Street, not far from the
Jefferson, is also projecting a very good picture. Powers
No. 6 is in use here also, but with a three-wing shutter,
which cuts too much light and has considerable flicker
with the alternating current. I should think the two-wing
shutter would improve their picture, which needs little other
improvement.
* * *
The Woodlawn Theater, on East 55th Street, is also put-
ting up a good picture. Operator W'illiams handles his
light well, and the picture, projected by an old Viascope, is
perfectly steady. Licensed service is used.
* * *
The Marion Theater, at 35th and Halsted Streets, showed
to something like 1,400 people with the "Colleen Bawn," at
an admission of ten cents, which has never before been
done in this neighborhood with one picture. This is doing
pretty well for a little house that seats but few over 200.
* * *
The Colleen Theater, on West 47th Street near Halsted,
also showed the "Colleen Bawn" to capacity business. The
first show started at one o'clock, and after that it was a
continuous grind for the house employees and manager until
after eleven; the last show was advertised to begin at 10:30
p. m., and did so to a full house. The picture at the Colleen
Theater is fairly steady and clear, a Motiograph machine
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being used. The liouse itself is very pretty, and worthy
of it8 name, for it is as dainty as tlic "Colleen IJawn" licrsell.
It is worthy of note that the patrons of the Colleen The-
ater have >uited their behavii.>r in it to suit the liousc, as
this is a Stockyards district and refined dcmeatior not to be
expected of its residents. More proof that a ()rcity home
for the picture brings out the best in its nciKlibors and
patrons.
« • *
' The Arena Theater, across the street from the Colleen,
seems to have a pretty hard row with Independent service,
for they tind it necessary to show four reels, two of which
were so nearly junk that they ought to have been cut up
for leaders. Projection is not utterly bad, and the operator
tries to do his best with a very inferior equipment. The
light was bright enough, but a wobbly lamp made it im-
possible to control, it seems foolish for a manager to try
to attract a crowd with mere quantity, and show four reels
for a nickel, when his competitor is getting more people
and showing but two. Up to date operating room equip-
ment (including good film service) and good operating arc
the essentials of success, and those who try to succeed in
any other way are foredoomed to almost certain failure.
* * «
I attended Burton Holmes' lecture, "Two Ways Round
the World." Sunday afternoon, and must say I was disap-
pointed. His stcreopticon slides and projection were beauti-
ful, and in fact I have never seen any work of the kind
that was superior, but the motion pictures — well, they were
far inferior in every way to the slides. Credit is given to
Oscar B. Depue in the program for the motion pictures and
projecting, but I distinctly recognized several licensed re-
leases in the program. The piraires of "Growing Flowers"
were of the Gaumont school of photography, and could
hardly have come from any other laboratory. One colored
Pathe film, of a "Water Buffalo Races in Madura" was in-
cluded, and later I recognized the Gaumont, "A Raging Sea."
After this was the Eclipse film of a trip up the Eiffel Tower,
which was shown by Lyman Howe last summer. Some of
Gaumonts sea and shore studies were also shown, but I
had not seen them before, and could not recognize them
individually. As for Mr. Depue's own films, I certainly ex-
pected better photography and newer prints than those
shown. One film had interest more for its historic value
than its intrinsic worth, being made ten years ago during
the Russo-Japanese war at Port Arthur. It was badly worn
and rainj', and it seems to me that Mr. Holmes should by
all means have a new print of it. The other films were
mostly dark and contrasty. and suffered very much by
comparison with the commercial films shown. The motion
picture projection was not at all as good as that of the
slides. The machine was, I think, an old Edison, with an
aperture with square corners, and not by any stretch of
fancy could it be called flickerless. I am very much sur-
prised indeed to find that a lecturer of the reputation of
Burton Holmes could be content with the projecting stand-
ards of four or five years ago. It isn't any commendation
for the motion picture trade to those who attend Holmes'
lectures, but not the regular picture theaters, to see pictures
that hurt the eyes, as they naturally reason that Mr. Holmes
must have the best of everything, since he gets a dollar a
seat for his lectures.
* * *
The Calumet Theater, at 58th Street and Calumet Avenue,
is another house which has no nearby competition, but offers
a good show. Pictures are well lighted, clear and steady,
and well accompanied by the pianist. Manager W. P.
Baker certainly has the crowds coming to his little house,
and I guess they go away satisfied; at any rate they ought
to be.
Saw a sign on a theater the other day that ought to be
good for a catch-word for other managers: 'Tonight's show
will fill your eye.'" This seems to be an Indiana "Hoosier-
ism," but it is peculiarly appropriate to the picture show,
so I'll pass it along for what it is worth.
AN EXHIBITOR'S LIBRARY.
Lecturers and exhibitors looking for lectures and press
matter on great feature films will find it to their advantage
to order the lectures which the Moving Picture World has
printed and published for "Dante's Inferno." Milano Films
Production; "The Crusaders or Jerusalem Delivered,"
World's Best Film Company; and the Pathe "Passion Play."
These booklets are indispensable to a proper presentation
of the feature films named, and their cost is only one dollar
per booklet. 'The Passion Play" book is in its second edi-
tion, a sure sign that it has been useful to exhibitors. All
the booklets have been specially prepared bv W. Stephen
Bush.
NEW GREAT NORTHERN STAR.
Carl Alatrup, Famous Comedian, Now Appearing in Motion
Picturea — "The Actor as Soldier" Hia First Photoplay.
The Great Northern lilni ( oinp^my announces tli.it it hat
finally succeeded in .securing the services of the famous
European comedian, .Mr. Carl .AUtrup, for picture plays
and that his first appearance is in the comedy subject,
"The .Actor as Soldier," released .November 4. Mr. AUtrup's
humor is said to be of the contagious kind and it is pre-
dicted for him that he will become one of the foremost of
photoplayers.
From the following brief description of Mr. Alstrup's first
pictui;e there is a hint that all predictions will come true:
Smith's time to become a soldier under conscription has
arrived. Smith is an actor, and we see him at a farewell
dinner given him by his pals. He makes a bet that on the
following Mondav morning he will be back with them, ex-
empt from all military service. Off he goes to the barracks,
Mr. Carl Alstrup.
and soon we see him attired in his new garb. He adopts all
sorts of tricks in order to win his bet. In his squad he does
everything wrong. His rifle always gets on the wrong
shoulder; his fingers get jambled in the barrel. On sentry
duty, he wraps himself up with all manner of apparel to
keep out the cold. Before the commanding ofttcer at mess,
he appears as Hamlet, or Napoleon, and is always giving
one the impression of a mad actor. Taken before the
surgeon, he is examined and his antics procure for him the
coveted document inforrhing all and sundry that "Mr. John
Smith is unqualified for military service on account of mental
disabilit}'." .Armed with this, he repairs to the restaurant,
where his friends have assembled in the hope of winning
their bet. But they are doomed to disappointment, for at
the stroke of time agreed upon. Smith enters and collects
ten to one all round.
The sentiment of the Canadian public is that too much
Yankee heroism at present is being exhibited in the animated
picture theaters in Canada. As a result, the Overseers' Club
of Ottawa has appealed to the recently elected .Anti-Reci-
procity candidate for Parliament, Mr. .A. E. Fripp, to urge
the manufacturers to reproduce some pictures of English
and Canadian heroism, which will have a direct effect on the
patriotism of Canadian children. .A few more pictures of
foreign interest, such as Edison's "The Battle of Trafalgar,"
etc., will be of great interest and value to the Dominion of
Canada and England.
462
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
WOME men who essay to manage motion picture places
never succeed in getting beyond the sphere of a common
barker. Their chief occupation is standing near the box ofifice
or the ticket taker and shouting "This way in!" or "This
way out!" Why not devote the same energy to making their
places so attractive that the people will tind their way in
without the assistance of such cheap tactics? Get away
from the Midway methods and throw a tone all about the
place of amusement.
* * *
It is a pleasure to visit a picture house under a manage-
ment that aspires to be dignified, although it may be pre-
sumptuous to an extent. Especially is it gratifying to run
across a manager of enterprise. I found several during my
jaunts about the city who made use of the naval demonstra-
tion with excellent results. By advance bookings they se-
cured subjects in keeping with the times and greatly en-
hanced the box office receipts. One place I visited featured a
picture called "Our Navy" and the effect it had upon the
audiences rivalled the patriotic ardor displayed on the banks
of the Hudson while the naval vessels were in review. The
enthusiasm was intense and the patrons left the house in
splendid spirit. Timely subjects is the keynote.
The success of motion pictures is not entirely dependent
upon the foresight of the manufacturers of the subjects. The
manager who can time his attractions is an equally important
factor. If a manager can seas6n his programe he becomes
the greatest of chefs to the public taste. Too many are car-
ried away by the so-called clamor for something new. They
do not understand the public appetite. It does not really ask
for something new, but a change — something seasonable.
For instance, one manager might think that subjects based
upon the current revolution in China would be a great hit
for the next few weeks; another perhaps might pick the
scenes and incidents attending the Italy-Turkish trouble
in Tripoli a winner; but the pulse-feeling manager will put
on stories pertaining to the Thanksgiving season and make
good, even if he should be compelled to go back to the old
productions for subjects. The human taste is surprisingly
regulated by the calendar seasons. Warfare and bloodshed
do not appeal to the average amusement seeker with the
same force as the story based upon simple life, the pumpkin
and the turkey, at a time when the latter are holding sway,
and the wideawake manager wants " 'Way Down East," or
some country-like topic on his program.
* * *
But, after all, the motion picture man is a puzzle to the
average thinker. It is frequently difficult to believe that he
means what he says. A few days ago I happened to drop
into a courtroom when a man well acquainted with the busi-
ness was on the witness stand, and I heard him testify that
he never knew or heard of the Motion Picture Patents Co.,
and never knew of a Licensed film exchange.
* * *
Yes, Mr. Anxious Inquirer, the moving picture cameras
were in play on the war fleet assemblage on the Hudson,
and we expect to see some mighty fine reproductions of
incidents attending the grand display. No, they will not be
absolutely in detail. That would not do. The vessels be-
haved themselves admirably, and the cameras were faithful
in that, respect. As to the rest? Well, you know, boys will
be boys.
* Hf *
"Seeing Washington" was on a program I saw the other
night, and one of the spectators remarked it was a pity the
moving picture people had not produced such subjects be-
fore. They were produced. Perhaps not so elaborately, but
just as effectively as at present. About nine years ago, Mr.
"Tim" Hurst, the ex-umpire of base-ball, had moving pic-
tures of Washington and New York taken and quite exten-
sively exhibited. Other pictures of the cities were taken
prior to that time, but not in what is known as the "tour"
style. There are thousands of people who consider some
present-day productions as innovations, and it is for that
reason I think that many oldtime pictures could be success-
fully reproduced. I heard a man say the other day that he
could think of no more interesting subject than a picture
showing Broadway in New York, from the Battery to
Columbus Circle. Another thought a picture taken from the
front end of a train passing over Brooklyn Bridge would be
both interesting and exhilirating. Both subjects are among
the oldest of the camera products. The desires expressed
give evidence that moving pictures have won over many
people who at one time paid no attention to them.
* * ♦
A Chicago Alderman says: "I will introduce an ordinance
in the city council establishing a regular board of censors
and providing for a charge of $1 for each picture examined.
This will defray the expenses and tend to keep out objection-
able pictures because of the fee." Glory be to that alderman.
Any picture maker whose samples are worth only one dollar
ought to be censored.
* * *
I understand that a grocer sitting in a London picture
theater was notified of a fire at his place of business by an
announcement flashed upon the screen. Now, you widea-
wake nickelodeon managers, get busy! There is a new field
for you. I was sitting in a Brooklyn nickelodeon the other
night when the doortender walked down the center aisle
shouting, "Somebody's baby is crying!" Four or five women
seated well toward the picture screen left their seats and
started a Marathon to the place where the baby carriages
were stored. All but the owner of the crying baby soon
returned. I heard several people in the audience remark
that some means should be devised to notify the mother
wanted and not cause a stampede. What is the matter with
having each mother leave her name on the sleeping baby
and then have the manager flash a slide: "Mrs. 's baby
is crying."?
* * *
Better still would this system work for the benefit of the
young physician who is trying to build up a practice. When
he enters the nickelodeon let him leave his card at the box
office. The manager can have in stock a slide requiring only
the filling in of the name. Suppose it should read like this:
"Dr. is wanted." If properly worked, the patrons of
the place would soon conclude that Dr. was building
up a lucrative practice, and quite naturally seek him in case
of necessity.
But such schemes should be worked with caution. I once
knew a physician who tipped an usher to call him from the
theater at a time when it would attract the most attention.
Sometimes the usher forgot his mission and, in his impa-
tience, the doctor would leave the theater without a sum-
mons. As a result his reputation suffered to an extent.
Several ti mes when the usher approached his seat and
touched his shoulder I heard women say, "Isn't it too bad
that Dr. cannot be permitted to enjoy an evening's
entertainment. He must be doing an awful business." But
every time he went out without a summons I heard someone
say, "There goes Dr. out for a drink. Why couldn't
he wait until the close of the act?"
* * *
Smiling Frank Howard, of Boston, was in town this week.
He looks well and says he feels so. Mr. Howard still clings
to the moving picture, although he no longer runs an ex-
change. He has an interest in a number of theaters and is
making money.
1^ * *
Mr. P. G. Williams, the well known vaudeville manager,
stated in a newspaper interview recently that motion pictures
have been a great help to vaudeville business. At a hotel a
few nights ago another manager took exception to the
statement and said it would be more proper to say vaudeville
has helped the pictures. He cited one of his theaters where
he ran vaudeville and pictures with average receipts of $1,000
a week. Subsequently he ran only pictures and songs and
claimed the receipts dropped seventy-five per cent.
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463
London Letter
By E. J. M.
THE sensation of the week lia> been a Ncatliinn attack
iiptin Kalem's "Kory O'More" in a widely circulated
wi'tkly journal, "Jofin Bull." 'I'lic film is referred to
in the following terms:
"Some few days ago wc were invited to witness a
private exhibition of a cinematograph show at the
establishment of Markt & Company. Tlie lilin illus-
trated Samuel Lover's hi.-.torieal romance of "Rory
O'More," and the different character-, and incidents
were so true to life tiiat the pictures may be said to
represent the climax of sentiment and brutality. We
can conceive of no exhibition which will do more
harm in fostering ill-feeling at the very moment the
hatchet should be buried between this country and
the Kmerald Isle, and wc sincerely hope proprietors
of cinematograph shows will have the good taste to
exclude it from their lists."
"John Bull" is a paper which boasts a circulation of nearly
a million copie-^ per week and its opinions carry consider-
able weight. However, Markt & Company, who handle
A. B., Lubin and Kalem lilms over here, managed to get a
decent bit of cheap advertising for the film by reprinting
"John Bull's" comments in the form of a poster, large quan-
tities of which were distributed throughout the country. The
poster of course invited the public to sec the film before
passing any opinion on it.
No mistake about it, Markt & Company are doing grand
work on behalf of their American clients, for the enormous
amount of gratuitous advertising that they manage to get is
astounding. They are hard workers, too, and spond a lot
of money in bringing their goods to the notice of exhibitors
at every available opportunity. Not only do they keep sev-
eral men constantly employed in traveling abf>ut among the
exhibitors — "talking" A. B., Lubin and Kalem — but they
also spend a small fortune every week on special printing
and postage.
For the last three or four months J. M. Downie, right
hand man of B. Nichols, London manager to Markt & Com-
pany, has spent most of his time on the continent, where he
has been hustling round his firm's agents and keeping them
up to the scratch. Mention of Mr. Nichols reminds me that
he will pay another visit to the States in the course of the
next few weeks. Seeing that he has just broken all records
for an American subject in Europe with "Rory O'More,"
he should be assured of an even more cordial welcome than
he usually receives, which is saying a lot.
I hear, also, that H. A. Spoor, European agent of the
Essanay Company, will shortly be in your midst again for
a few weeks. H. A. S. created a good impression immedi-
ately he landed here for the first time two years ago. The
fact that he was not too proud to act as his own office boy,
and trotted around with his films under his arm, made him
many friends and stamped him with the hallmark of a
worker. I well remember the first few months he was here.
Never once did you meet Spoor without one or two films
tucked under hi> arm. He has splendidly fitted up offices
now. and a large staff as well, so there is no need for him
to do quite so much porterage work, but his reputation re-
mains, for those first few months of donkey work which he
was not ashamed to do has made heaps of friends and he is
now reaping his reward. Mr. Spoor is in Berlin at the pres-
ent time getting his branch in that town in order, but I
understand that he will most certainly be among you before
Christmas.
There is a possibility of several of the English film peo-
ple paying their first visit to the States in the near future.
Horace .AndreUs. managing director of Andrews Pictures.
Limited, is on the lookout for one or two American agencies,
and he will be one of the first to make the trip. Others who
are talking of making the trip are E. S. Williams, managing
director of the E. S. Williams Bioscope Company, Limited,
who is also after agencies, and J. Williamson, managing
director of the Williamson Kinematograph Company. Lim-
ited, well known as manufacturers of printers, perforators
and cameras. Mr. Williamson is one of the "Old Brigade"
in the moving picture industry, having commenced making
films in 1896. He has traveled pretty well through Europe,
but has yet to make his first visit to the states. You will
remember, however, that his son. Alan J. Williamson, paid
a flying visit to New York and Chicago in the fall of 1909.
The latter is now connected with the Spencer Theaterscope
Company in Australia, and his brother-in-law. H. A. Crow-
hurst, is with the Lyman H. Howe Company at W'ilkes-Barre.
The first batch of negatives taken by Captain Scott's
"South Pole Expedition" arrived here a few day* ago snd
within a few hours the finished print* were i 1 on the
screen in Gaumont's showroom- in the pr- • a dis-
tinguished company of public men. including .%'iuiiral Sir
.Albert Hasting Markham. who cnmmandcd the "Alert" in
the Arctic expxlition of 1875. Taken as a whole the films
arc of excellent quality; certainly they are miles ahead of
those obtained by the Shackletrm Expedition two or three
years ago. It is unnecessary to enumerate here all the
scenes in these South Pole films, but special mention must
be made of the parts depicting the approach to the ice
barrier and sume members of the jiarty climbing a glacier
and an iceberg. The scenes mentioned arc of much interest.
Sweet are uses of advertisement. An enterprising firm
of photographers has sent a special messenger to "Scott's
Expedition, somewhere in the Antarctic Circle," with a reel
of photographs of Captain Scott's children as a present to
the gallant captain. The company in question is one which
is reviving the old Kinora reels; if one can judge by their
advertisements, which are given out on an extensive scale,
ihe drawing room novelty of a few years ago is again com-
ing into favor.
The Natural Color Kinematograph Company has entered
an action against a firm of the name of BK)Colour, Limited,
for infringement of patent rights. It will be an interesting
case, but as the matter is sub judicc I must not comment
upon it at the present moment, but I will take care to keep
you fully posted when the case is heard in the courts.
Edison's "Battle of Trafalgar" created quite a furore over
here, many complimentary references to the film being made
in the daily papers. Over 150 copies were sold.
Mr. Paul Parvzcr. Leading Member of the
Pathe American Players.
A PITTSBURG PICTURE COMPANY.
F. D. Allison and Charles A. Taylor, of Pittsburg, Pa.,
have organized the Pittsburg Film Manufacturing Company,
another Independent concern, with offices at 441 Market
Street, in the "Smoky City." Both gentlemen are well
known in the motion picture business. Mr. Allison has
large picture interests in Pittsburg and Mr. Taylor is one
of the oldest exchange men in that city. The company will
be incorporated for $.250,000 and ample financial backing
is assured. Excellent studio accommodations have been se-
cured out of the city and a producing force is already at
work. A New York office will be established later, but
at present all releases will be made from the Pittsburg
office.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Projection Department
Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
m
Bad Practice. — Of late there has come into general use in
many of our large cities a practice which is distinctly wrong
from any and every point of view. I refer to the attempt
to make of the operator an errand boy by requiring him to
return the films to the exchange and get the new "show."
So universal has this practice become in some cities that the
service is required by the manager and accepted by the op-
erator as a matter of course. The manager has come to
regard the service as a part and parcel of the operator's duty,
and the operator has accepted it, albeit with much grumbling,
as such.
Getting and returning the films is no more a part of the
operator's duty than is cleaning the office cuspidor. No
manager would dream of exacting that service of the opera-
tor, yet will cheerfully demand the performance of the errand
boy stunt. Indeed, he will feel deeply aggrieved should the
operator even presume to utter a protest against it.
Returning the films and getting the new show is not the
easy thing it appears to be, as many an operator can inform
you. In New York City it may be anywhere from one to
twenty miles from the theater, or the operator's home to the
exchange. At the exchange it is no unusual thing to be com-
pelled to wait one, two, three and even four hours for the
new "show." Perhaps, taking one day with another and one
exchange with another, the wait will average two hours.
Taking an average of the time getting to and from the ex-
change might result in one and one-half hours. Therefore
we see that in New York City the operator who performs
this service is expected to put in three and one-half hours
daily for which he receives not one cent of pay. Indeed, we
know of cases where the manager has kicked on paying the
necessary carfare.
We would like to have Mr. Manager explain by exactly
what process of reasoning he arrives at the conclusion that
returning and getting the show is any part of the operator's
duty. Is it for the reason that you figure that, right or
wrong, you are able to compel him to shoulder the burden?
If that is your notion, don't you think it a pretty unfair
thing to do, remembering the fact that you are not paying
the man a salarj' which could hardly be called princely.
Absolutely the only plausible excuse we have heard ad-
vanced by managers for demanding such service of the op-
erator is that he is better able to choose the show than any-
one else except himself.
This is not necessarily true, but allowing, for the sake of
argument, that it is, why do you not then offer to pay him
for doing what is your own work, and no one's else? It is
worth at the very least one dollar per day and carfare to
perform this service. You would not dream of imposing
such work on 3-our ticket seller, or even an usher, without
offering added pay. Why then seek to thus impose on the
operator? Operators' unions that refuse to allow their mem-
bers to carry slides and reels to and from exchanges have
the entire and hearty sympathj' of the editor of this
department.
Books. — From many places have come letters asking advice
as to the purchase of a set of books, two in number, being
put out by the American School of Correspondence, Chicago.
It seems that the school offers the two volumes, purporting
to be a complete work of instruction in the field of animated
projection, together with a certificate entitling the purchaser
to consult the experts of the school for a term of one year,
on any subject pertaining to the work of projection, etc., for
the sum of ten dollars.
In response to a letter of inquiry, a set of the books has
been sent the editor of this department for examination and re-
view. The two volumes are substantially bound and together
contain about 600 pages, fifty or more of which are full-page
scenes from different photoplays, therefore of no particular
value. About as many more are consumed in index, review
questions, title pages, etc., leaving approximately 500 pages
of matter.
After careful examination I am unable to find where the
works will prove of material value to the operator in his
actual, practical work. On the other hand, at a reasonable
price, I would recommend them for purchase as an addition
to the library of the manager or operator, since they contain
a considerable amount of rather general information in com-
pact form. For instance: we find a good number of different
forms of intermittent movements illustrated. This is very
interesting, even though not of very much practical value to
the operator. The work throughout, whenever it treats of
operating room matters, shows the lack of actual practical
operating experience. Perhaps I can give some idea of the
style of the work by quoting. Under heading, "Operator's
Duties," the book says: "The operator is usually held respon-
sible for the delivery to the theater of the film for projection.
If in a city where the film exchange is visited, the operator
makes the visit, returning the old film and bringing the new
to the theater. If in a town distant from the exchange, he
is responsible for the packing and shipment of the old reel
and the receipt of the new one and its delivery from the
express office to the theater. Such deliveries may be daily or
once a week. Being thus the messenger to the film exchange
to obtain the picture film, he is also made responsible for
getting the song slides, and not only the slides but the sheet
music for the singer which is supposed to accompany the
song but sometimes does not except after a special effort to
get it. If title posters are used, the operator is held respon-
sible for their delivery also, as being something substantially
a part of the film reel. Being thus in charge of the signs
for the theater front, it is good if he can improvise signs
with a brush and a sheet of paper when occasion requires,
or when the title poster for a particular reel cannot be ob-
tained as usual." Continuing under "Preparing for Projec-
tion," the book says: "On going into his iron-bound cage to
prepare for the projection of films and lantern slides for the
afternoon or evening, the operator should turn the motion
head at a good fast rate for the 'feel' of the machinery." This
is followed by some very good advice as to what to do to
prepare for the day's run. However, the operator will hardly
care to pay ten dollars to get the foregoing class of informa-
tion, even though there be other things of considerable actual
value.
The most I can make of the set is as stated in the begin-
ning. As an addition to the operator's library thej' are good.
As an actual help in practical operating room practice, they
are lacking. I would consider them as a quite complete gen-
eral reference work to the business as a whole, but not com-
plete enough or practical enough in any one branch to serve
as a work of instruction for practical men. Unless the "con-
sultation" privilege be considered of large value, the price
quoted is excessive.
The duty of reviewing them is distinctly distasteful, since
I myself have on the market a book of instruction; hence,
reviewing another work of similar purpose in a measure
lays me open to the charge of bias. However, I consider it
as one of the duties of the position I occupy to give the
information asked by our correspondents. I think those who
purchase the set will agree that what I have said is fair and
right.
It seems almost impossible to get men such as head schools
and similar institutions to understand that the fact that a
man is an electrical engineer by no manner of means quali-
fies him to give instruction and information in such form as
to be of value to the average operator. They cannot seem
to grasp the simple fact that only the man who has served
time at the crank of a projector is in position to give com-
petent instruction to the practical operator, no matter how
fine a technical education he may have in electrics, optics,
etc. The operator who has arrived in town at 6 p. m. got
his stuff to the church, or whatever place the show is to be
given, unpacked, carried his wires across the street, shinned
up a pole and hooked on near the transformer secondary
of a 2,000 volt primary, set up his machine and put on a
good show at 8 o'clock understands practical things. He
may be short on theory, but he knows what is wanted and
how to get it. To give adequate instruction one must have
both practical experience and theory. The writers of the
set of books in question apparently lack practical experience,
and it shows in the work.
Motor-Generator Sets. — The following article is furnished
the Department by the Western Electric Company, who
have our thanks for the same. It will be interesting reading
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to those contemplating the installation of motor-Renerator
sets and will also cnlinhton those interested in im<lcr»tand>ng
the action ot the Mercury Arc U«'Ctitier.
"As practically every operator knows, the hcst D. C. pres-
sure for a projection arc is 51 volts. This voltaRc at 20
amperes Rives 5.000 candlrpower. At 25 amperis it supniics
6,500 candlcpower. At jo ampers, 8,500 candlepinver. Tnese
figures are the results of test^ made while using a H-'nch
cored carbon for the upper and a '<-inch solid carbon for
the lower. 'The noRative fir lower bcinR set a trifle ahead of
the upper and the whole beiiiR tilted hack at an auRlc of
30 di-Rrecs. Tiiese candlepower fiRurcs are the same for the
above-mentioned voltaRe repardless of the kind of D. C.
supply; i e, whether motor generntfir set delivering 50 or 51
volts or the regular D. C. supplied by the lighting company
and cut down to 50 to 55 volts by a resistance or a Mercury
Arc Rectifier.
With A. C. the usual arc voltage is 35. with an amperage
of 40. which only gives approximately 3,500 candlcpower. By
using a moving picture transformer on A. C. there is a saving
of from 75 to 90 per cent, over a rheostat, but while economy
in current is thus accomplished, it is at heavy sacrifice of
candlepower as compared to D. C. This, of course, is not
such an item, except when competition is keen, when the
necessity of having the best light becomes very obvious.
When D. C. is furnished and the cost of current is low
enough to make the use of rheostats not prohibitive, the value
of a motor-generator set becomes simply a question of local
management. When, however, the cost of current is in ex-
cess of 3 cents per Kw. hour and the daily performance lasts
more than four hours, then the use of a motor generator set
is a means of economy, the amount saved being proportion-
ate to the voltage of the supply.
An idea of the saving can be gained from the following
table. Column. A showing the voltage, either A. C. or D. C,
supplied by the light company. Column B showing the Kw.
hours taken from the feed wires when a motor generator is
supplying 50 volts with 25 amperes at the arc. Column C shows
the Kw. hours used when 50 volts 25 amperes is secured at
arc by means of resistance:
ABC
the
no
220
440
550
1.90
1.90
1.90
1.90
2.75
5-50
1 1.00
1375
When the candlepower question is not important and only
A. C. is furnished, the use of a moving picture transformer
will effect a greater saving than that effected by a motor
generator, as a moving picture transformer will deliver 35
volts and 40 amperes at the arc and save about 85 per cent,
as compared to a rheostat, but it must be remembered that
A. C. will not give as good light as D. C, as has been shown.
Where A. C. is furnished and the necessity of plenty of
candlepower is urgent, two ways are open to the operator,
viz: a motor-generator set or a Mercury Arc Rectifier. For
the benefit of your readers who may not be familiar with
either of these pieces of apparatus, I will describe them.
The motor-generator is, as its name signifies, a motor and
generator (dynamo). Your supplied current may be either
A. C. or D. C, as the sets are made in both types. The
generators are wound for a 50-volt output. The field rheo-
stat regulates the voltage so that when running at full speed
any voltage from 20 to 65 may be secured. The size of the
set determines the amperage. It is with one of these sets
that Mr. Cundy, of Leadville, Colorado, gets this voltage
without the use of a resistance. The simplicity of these sets
is a very important feature, for every operator has his hands
full with the projection, and he need not give any attention
to the motor-generator other than the usual daily cleaning
and oiling. Another very important feature is the field rheo-
stat. W'ith this he can govern absolutely his voltage and
through that his amperage. The Mercury .\rc Rectifier is
a more economical set, but it can only be used on alternating
current. The theory of a Mercury .Vrc Rectifier is briefly
as follows: The A. C. voltage is stepped down by a trans-
former and then by means of an exhausted tube having a
mercury electrode and two graphite electrodes, the trans-
formation from A. C. to D. C. is effected. The graphite
electrodes are connected to either side of the Ime and also
through resistance to one side of the load. The Mercury
electrode is connected to the other side of the load. When
the current is turned on, the mercury vaporizes and a current
flows from first one graphite electrode to the Mercury elec-
trode, then when the alternations reverse the current it flows
from the other graphite electrode to the mercury electrode.
Thus you see it always flows to the mercury electrode even
though the supplied current alternates; as a consequence a
continuous current is obtained The efficiency of a rectifier
ia higher than the motor ijcnrrator *et, being yi% when
delivering J5 volts. A few words regarding the cost of
operation of a rectifier will be interetting. For instance, with
30 amperes at 55 volts you will get 8,500 c. p. with a con-
sumption from tne mains of 2.15 Kw. If 110 volts were u»ed
with resistance, 3.3 Kw. would be used. If 220 volts were
furnished and used with resistance supplying 30 amperes, 6.6
Kw. would be consumed, while the amount used by a rectifier
would remain the same, regardless of the line voltage.
I'rom the above it will be seen that in these days of keen
competition, it is almost necessary to use the current that
will give the best light and as experience has shown that
D. C. gives by far the better light, the use of either a Mercury
Arc Rectifier or a motor-generator set is practically the only
thing left for a house running over four hours daily."
I would like to have discussion from managers and opera-
tors on the matter of exact efficiency results as between the
rheostat (on D. C.) and motor-generator sets, voltage no.
For 220 volts tlrcre can be no question as to large saving
through use of a motor-generator set.
Condenser Lenses — New York Cit^ writes: "Kindly let
me know correct formula for finding size of condenser lenses
to use under different conditions; also if a Powers Six head
can be used with a Powers Five lamphouse."
By size I presume you mean focal length of the lenses.
There is no formula that will fit all conditions. I wish there
was. Yes. you may use the Powers Six with the No. 5 lamp-
house, but it would be much better to get the whole No. 6
outfit with the two-door lamphouse.
In Multiple. — Taunton, Mass., writes: "There is only one
thing I do not find in the handbook, viz: how to calculate
number of amperes when rheostats are in multiple. One
operator claims right way is to add number of ohms that
the rheostats are rated for together and divide by four.
.\nother says that is not right. Please tell us the proper
method of finding amperage with rheostats in multiple, two
alike, or four, all rated differently."
Treat each rheostat as a separate resistance. Subtract 35
from the line voltage if it be A. C. and 45 if it be D. C.
Then follow the formula on p. 9 for each rheostat and add
all amperage together for total. Suppose you have one, two
and one three ohm rheostat: line voltage, no; current, D. C.
no — 45 = 65. Sixty-five divided by two equals 32^4, the
amperage of the two-ohm rheostat when in series with an
arc. no — 45 = 65, and sixty-five divided by three equals
21^:3, the amperage of your three-ohm rheostat when in
series with an arc. 32^^ -f- 21^, = 54 1-6, the total amperage.
You must remember that when rheostats are in multiple
they are in effect working entirely independently of each
other, the .same as are the water pipes, p. 39 of the handbook.
Each lets through its entire capacity under the given voltage,
the currents being combined on the lamp side.
The Argument.— Leadville, Colo., writes: "The World just
received and the article by Norfolk read and digested. First
of all I want to say that, with the additional explanation that
he gives, I will admit he is right as to his own outfit; but
as regards mine he is in exactly the same place as before.
I will ask him once more to look at my diagram and notice
that I am using A. C. for my motor, and also that it is an
induction motor; also that I have absolutely no connection
between my motor and generator. My machines, like those
of Norfolk's, are on the same shaft, but with this exception
and the fact that my generator is shunt wound also, our
outfits are entirely different, so that I still maintain that
Norfolk has not given us a solution to the problem, although
I will concede that he has certainly demonstrated his ability
as an electrician. I hope you will give as much space as you
can to this letter, as the argument was opened in the depart-
ment and I should like it finished there. My previous letter,
I think, gives my idea, but I am waiting for corrections."
The argument has done good. I am sure. Leadville. That
such sets are practical and work well cannot be disputed.
My original contention has not. however, been overturned,
except in part. It has been upset to the extent that an
isolated dynamo of the ordinary type can be used thus by
the addition of field control. Yet I am not quite sure that
the term "ordinary" exactly applies. I still believe the
machine must be built for the purpose. At least the connec-
tions have to be special.
A very large question remains however, viz: What is the
efliciency of such an outfit? If, as is claimed, it does not
exceed 65^^, then there would be comparatively small saving
in such an installation working on no-v. D. C. service. We
would like this feature of the problem to be discussed by
our readers in these columns.
Connecticut — We wrote the State Police Department of
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Connecticut calling their attention to the claim made that
they would refuse to pass operating room walls of concrete
or brick unless the same be asbestos lined. We also called
their attention to the absurdity of such a proposition, as
either brick or concrete is far superior in every way to the
ordinary wall of asbestos used in operating rooms. We are
in receipt of the following reply, quoted in part, signed by
Arthur L. Story, Assistant Superintendent, State Police De-
partment: "We can say that about all the booths in use in
this State arc made of asbestos, conforming to the rules and
regulations of this department, a copy of which we recently
mailed you. We would probably not object to a booth prop-
erly constructed and made of concrete, if in our opinion the
same is safe, fireproof, and conforms to our rules and regu-
lations."
If the State Police Department of Connecticut can set forth
any valid reasons why they should object to walls, properly
constructed, of concrete, or of brick, we certainly would be
pleased to have them do so. We repeat that either concrete
or brick is superior to asbestos from any and every point of
view, except the one factor of weight where adequate foun-
dation cannot be had. We do not believe the courts would
uphold the department in refusing to sanction such walls.
This paper wishes to see the motion picture exhibition busi-
ness get away from the makeshift stage and settle down
to stable, permanent things. The asbestos room savors of
the makeshift. Concrete or brick walls betoken permanency
and they also spell safety if there is ample vent and adequate,
properly installed wall shutters. Without these two latter
things, no operating room is or can be safe, no matter how
it is constructed or of what it is made.
Rectifier. — Pennsylvania (name of town suppressed) asks
information as to the mercury arc rectifier. He is referred
to p. 206, Oct. 21 issue, and to a letter in this issue for such
information as is at hand. We might add that reports show
the rectifier to have given excellent satisfaction wherever
used.
Cleveland on Parade. — Below is a somewhat belated picture
of the Cleveland Operators' Union, I. A. T. S. E. No. 160,
on parade last Labor Day. They make an excellent showing.
The Cleveland union is a live wire. I hope to be able to
pay them a visit some of these days.
Information Wanted. — Mason City, la., writes: "We are
using two American Standard No. 4 machines, each driven by
individual motors. Referring to articles on page 108 and
109 of Moving Picture Handbook, wish you to kindly advise
us, when placing new bushings on the star and intermittent
sprocket shafts, what if any rules are to be followed to have
the bushings set correctly and in perfect alignment with the
cam shaft. We have been having trouble on both of our
machines in that the lower loop would lose to such an extent
that after framing two or three times it would be all gone,
and stop, the film catching fire in a few instances before the
machine could be stopped. The intermittent sprocket seerned
to fail to pull the film down over the aperture plate in time
with the lower sprocket, although the intermittent sprocket
and star wheel seemed to be in perfect alignment with cam
shaft; however, at times, the outside roller in door, over in-
termittent sprocket, seemed to fail to work. Kindly give us
such information as you can as to the cause of same and how
the trouble can be averted. The picture on the screen seefns
to run nice, smooth and steady, except for the loss of lower
loop and getting out of frame."
The fault lies not in the machine but in its not being prop-
erly adjusted. The film is held to the intermittent sprocket
by two rollers, one of which shows through on the front of
the gate. Just above this roller will be seen a cross bar in
the center of which is a screw, with locknut. This screw
determines by its position the distance of the rollers from
the intermittent sprocket, li too far away, as is probably the
case with your machine, the screw should be backed off a
little. These rollers should set about twice the thickness of
a film from the sprocket. Inside the metal box at bottom of
gate are two more rollers which hold the film to the lower
sprocket. These, too, should be twice the thickness of a
film (about) from the sprocket. Their distance is governed
by a screw at top of the box. On this screw are two lock-
nuts, one almost out of sight behind the metal of the box.
Loosen both and adjust until rollers are as above.
The intermittent shaft may be lined in several ways, but
probably the quickest and simplest is to lay a narrow
straightedge, having perfectly parallel sides, across the ledges
of the insets holding the shaft bushings, sighting across top
edge to lower edges of intermittent sprocket. You could
also take a piece of metal the width of the film track and file
one end exactly square. Lay it in film track and adjust shaft
until teeth on opposite sides of sprocket touch the end of it
at the same time. To do this it would, of course, be neces-
sary that the sprocket be square with the film track and
when thus it would necessarily be in correct alignment with
the camshaft.
Spotlight. — California (name of town suppressed) writes:
"I have an extra lamp house and arc (Edison) which I want
to make a spot light out of, or, in other words, a lamp for
spot light use only. My throw is ninety feet. What size
condenser should I use and how far would my arc have to
be from the condenser to make a spot large enough to cover
one man? Of course, to make the spot light larger I would
move the arc nearer to the condenser."
I very much doubt that you will be able to get satisfactory
results with an ordinary lamphouse. I don't believe you
can get the lamp far enough back. Moreover, I am not sure
that you can get the desired result with a 4^-inch lens —
diameter, I mean. Spot lights are equipped with a 6-inch
lens, you know. You might send and get a lens about 10-
inch focal length and try it, but I have my doubts. If any
brother has done this trick, let him speak.
Insertions in Handbook. — Milw-aukee. Wis., writes: "How
would it be to give us in the Moving Picture World a brief
mention of the few items with which we can append to your
handbook as a miniature revised edition that can be penciled
in, though really there is not very much to append. Even
for a first edition, I must say you have nothing to blush
about. I was in Seattle, Tacoma. Deer Lodge, Butte, and
Miles City two weeks ago, and everywhere the projection
w-as good. In one place in Tacoma, and one place in Seattle,
the projection was very fine indeed; still they do not do any
better than Milwaukee, which, as I have said, has the best
in the country. There are a number of new picture houses
springing up in the community and we wonder if they will
all make it go."
I'm afraid I cannot do that, Milwaukee. I already have
about all one ordinary man can attend to. For a first book,
the contents of which had to literally be evolved, with very
little to refer to in the way of printed information, I am
not ashamed of the work. There are ideas galore published
in the department from week to week which you can pencil
in if you wish.
Believes in Pictures. — From San Francisco comes a letter
signed Wm. E. Dugan, "a preacher who believes in pictures."
Mr. Dugan orders a handbook and says: "I read The World
regularly and enjoy it, particularly the Projection Depart-
ment and Comments on Films. I am using motion pictures
in our church work and do my own operating. Use an
Edison machine. Have reduced my troubles to two, viz:
it is difficult to get sufficient good Biblical and educational
films. I use comedies also for entertainments, but it is the
fact that very many otherwise good subjects are spoiled by
the introduction of drinking scenes. I am troubled with
condenser breakage. Can hardly run one entertainment
without breaking a lens. They always break in cooling.
Have tried every suggestion made in the department. Use
45 amperes, no volts, A. C. Cannot get satisfactory light
with much less."
Brother Dugan is one preacher who does not allow sense-
less prejudice to cloud his common sense. Because there
have been and still are bad films is no reason why the whole
motion picture industry should be condemned, as some
preachers seem to imagine. There are a great many bad
preachers — some few of them have been very bad indeed
— but we don't condemn all preachers on that account, do
we? The Kleine Optical Company. Chicago, 111., issues a
very complete catalogue of Biblical and educational films.
Possibly it might be of service, but subjects listed in that
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4^'7
cafaloRuc are cxcecdiriRly scarce and hard to k*-"'- It is abuut
the only siiggestiuii of value 1 can make in tliat connection,
except that you ntinlit write ti> tlic General I-'ilin Co., 200
5th Ave, New York. They intend to establish an educa-
tional department, I am told. You say the lensrs always
break in coolinK; presumably after the entertainment If
this is correct, make a box larKC enough to cover the entire
lamphouse and put it on as soon as the show is done. This
will, or should, stop the breakage, as it will make the cooling
off process very slow. Be sure your vent screen in top of
lamphouse is clean.
Chicago, 111., writes: "Have noted the discussion that has
been taking place in the Department concerning oper.iting pro-
jection arc without resistance and have been much interested
therein. The thing is entirely practical, but is, in my opinion,
not of much value where D. C. is concerned. With A. C, it
is another story, since we there accomplish two valuable
things at one operation, viz: transform A. C. to D. C. and
save something through elimination of resistance. It would
also be of much value with D. C but for one thing. It may
be stated as a fact that a motor-generator set, except it be a
very high priced one, cannot be expected to exceed an effi-
ciency of 65 ^c. We therefore lose 35 % in the machine
motor-generator itself. With the ordinary rheostat we
waste about 60 %. We therefore effect a saving of approx-
imately 15 per cent, by use of a motor-generator set costing
more than $200 — probably considerably more. Now suppose
our arc light bill to be fifty dollars per mf)nth (which would
be excessive for a large percentage of houses, though some
exceed that figure), how long would it take to pay for the
outfit through the saving effected? Fifteen per cent, of $50 is
$6.50. The saving would, therefore be only about $75 per
year. By the time the outfit paid for itself, it would be
worn out, or very nearly so. With A. C, however, such a
set is most excellent. We save the fifteen per cent, and get
D. C. instead of A. C. That is really worth while. These
figures are not meant to be anything more than approxi-
mately correct."
While you are correct in the main as to the efficiency of
motor-generator sets, you are entirely wrong as to the aver-
age light bill. Fifty dollars per month might cover the bill
of the storeroom show running evenings only and using only
one projection machine, but it would probably require $80
to pay the juice bill if the same house runs matinees. The
larger house running from O.30 a. m. to 11 p. m., using two or
three machines, would probably pay $100 to $150. according
to size and illumination. Since the motor generator would
only supply the projection lamps, not all this could be figured
but enough would be supplied by the set to bring the ratio
of saving considerably higher than you have put it. The
Western Electric letter, published elsewhere, is, I believe,
about correct. We will welcome discussion on this point.
Has a Jonah. — Harrisburg. Pa., writes: "Have charge of
operating room of house playing to daily average of 600,
except Saturday, 1,000. Run two reels licensed. Powers
Six. Have refused flatly to run a film in less than fifteen
minutes, no matter how big the crowd. Have had one
broken condenser lens in six months. Take them home
and place in oven of cold kitchen range. Leave them there
for two weeks or a month. It toughens them. On Saturday
my Jonah arrives. Use iio-v., 6o-cycle A. C. It is that
usually, but so many small shops which use A. C. close Sat-
urday that the voltage climbs and the amperage goes down
so that I cannot get enough resistance with Powers In-
ductor. Light is yellow."
You are mixed in your dates. Harrisburg. If the voltage
climbs, the amperage would increase at the arc. That should
brighten your light instead of making it yellow. How-
ever, the fact that small consumers shut down would not
or should not effect voltage. .\ dynamo produces steady
pressure, or should, and amperage according to need, up
to its capacity. The yellow light would either indicate
low voltage, with consequent low amperage, than the re-
verse. However, from the information at hand I can only
conjecture as to the trouble. The best guess I could make
(only a guess though) is that the light company, having
a light .\. C. load that day. uses a smaller generator, pro-
ducing a little lower voltage than the regular machine.
Light Trouble. — Clymer. Pa., writes: ".\m in trouble and
know of no one I had rather come to than j-ou. Am using
a Powers Six with Little Giant Current Saver, both new.
My light on screen is brown on both sides, with a sort
of bluish color in center. Both colors run from top to
bottom. Have tried moving lamphouse back and forth,
adjusting carbons at different angles and about every-
thing else I can think of. Current is no V., A. C. Have
the current saver hooked on the 55 line. Throw is 52 feet;
picture 12 feet. Tried one 6'j and one 7V2 and two 7V2-
condenser lenses, but it made no difference. Use Electra
^i cored top and bottom. Had fine light with old machine
which was Powers 5 with grid rheostat. Carbons burn
ragged crater. Use same carbons and condensers I did
before."
I think from what you have said there can be small doubt
but that the troublt- lies in the Little Giant. Of this, how-
ever, 1 am not certain. The case, as you put it. is very
puzzling. I am referring it to the makers of the Little Giant.
The fault is not in the projection machine.
OPERATORS' LAW FINALLY KNOCKED OUT.
A decision of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
has been handed down in the appeal of the Commissioner
01 the Departni;iiT of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity from
the Supreme Court decision upholding the decision of the
lower court to the effe< t that the law requiring applicants
for moving picture ninchine operator's licenses to be citizen*
of the United Stat-s and to serve a six months' apprentice-
ship is unconstifuitonai.
Inquiry at the oflfice of Commissioner Thompson elici ed
the information that this decision is final and that the board
of examiners are receiving applications for licenses and ox-
i'mining candidates without refermce to citizenship or pre-
vious apprenticeship. The only stipulation is th.it ili<- r.Tudi-
date be 21 years of age.
LEVI'S SPOT-LIGHT SLIDE PATENT ALLOWED.
The Levi Company, of New York, has been notified by
its patent solicitors that the U. S. Patent Office has allowed
letters patent for the very clever song-slide spot-light idea
which that company is exploiting.
PHOTOPLAY LYRICS.
The Scenario Writer.
Anyone kin do it — easiest thing there is.
Fill up yer fountain pen; git right down tu biz.
Don't weaken on excitin' dope; make the cowboy save
Th' pretty, helpless maiden from th' fiendish Injun Bravel
It's all yu need fer mo\in' pictures.
Bunch 'em up! All of 'em fixtures!
Blankets, red-paint, fuss 'nd feather.
Gamblers, sheriffs wearin' leather —
All th' go, in th' M. P. show.
Anyone kin do it — not so very hard.
Make th" Western miner go a-stealin' from his pard.
Show 'em pannin' out th' gold, way up in th' hills.
One sneaks up behind his pal, fires away, an' kills!
It's all yu need fer movin' pictures.
Work 'em up! They're faithful fixturesi
Boots an' buckles, belts an' dirks.
Pistols, bottles, spurs an' quirts —
All th' go, in th' M. P. show.
Everyone is doin' it — workin' overtime.
Lonely little newsboy sells paper fer a dime.
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"The Tars Ashore" (Liibiii), October 25. — Any audience
will get mucli fun out of this film. In truth, it is all fun, and
the way the two sailors see the fair would do credit to any
two people out for a good time. The pictures of the fair
are well worth seeing. A great deal of sport centers around
the mascots, a duck and a pig, but the second day the Un-
fortunates are roasted, a rather ignominious fate for two
such promising mascots.
"The Lost Freight Car" (Kalem), October 25.— Whether
it was so intended or not, here is an illustration of a story
that went the rounds years ago, telling how a freight car
was lost out of the middle of a train and never missed by
the crew. The conductor in this picture loses his place,
but later, when searching for the car, he saves the presi-
dent's special from disaster, and then finds the car. To make
his joy complete, his sweetheart's father, the objecting yard-
master, gives his consent. It is a novel, and somewhat
sensational film.
"How the Telephone Came to Town" (Edison), October
25. — Here is a hint for workmen who are interrupted in
their endeavors to set telephone poles, when determined
females jump into the holes and defy the workmen to pro-
ceed; the solution is simple. Obtain a live mouse. Drop it
in the hole and observe how soon room is made for the
pole. As a character study this film is a great success.
"Aunt Hulda, the Matchmaker" (Vitagraph), October 25.
— The character of Aunt Hulda in this film is a delightful
representation of an old-time Southern mammy. She cleverly
succeeds in effecting a reconciliation between the two
estranged lovers, and as they sit joyously in the parlor
Aunt Hulda sits quite as joyously by her kitchen fire,
chuckling over her ruse which brought them together again.
"A Woman's Slave" (Eclipse), October 25. — Perhaps this
film may be considered a fair representation of Kipling's
famous poem, "The Vampire." The woman is shown as a
heartless being, who drives the man to theft to secure jewels
for her adornment. He is rescued from her clutches by the
abiding love of his mother and the humanity of a jeweler.
There is something appalling in the cold selfishness and
cruelty of the woman.
"Championship Baseball" (Essanay), October 25. — Fans all
over the country who couldn't see the world series of games
will thoroughly enjoy the events in the games here pictured.
They can obtain a fair idea of the way the game was played.
The most thrilling plays are reproduced.
"A Revolution in the Bachelors' Club," October 25.-T-A
farce dealing with a bachelor and a beautiful woman. The
result of the mixup is a revolution in the club which sur-
passes words. It goes to prove that the most vehement
woman-haters can be cured.
"The Traitor" (Pathe), October 24. — A dramatic, but very
improbable Sicilian picture. The traitor loved his friend's
wife and very craftily got him out of the way. He contrived
to bring about a quarrel between his friend and a third man,
whom afterward he incited to shoot. When his friend lay
dead, he led the police to the hiding place of the murderer.
They set the hut on fire. The man escapes and takes refuge
with his victim's wife, who had sworn to marry the man who
would take vengeance on her husband's murderer. Yet she
hides him from the police. The reason for this will hardly
be understood by American spectators. The passionate friend
now comes with the police, discovers the man hiding behind
the bed on which the corpse is laid out. The murderer is
led away. The passionate man, being alone with the wife,
attempts to kiss her. She repulses him and he is using force
when the corpse arises on its bed a well man and chokes the
other man insensible.
"Nomadic Tribes of El Kantara, Algeria" (Pathe). October
24. — This is a beautifully tinted travelog, showing the Gorge
of El Kantara with its fine roads and steam railway. It also
shows some very interesting views of nomadic tribes which
live in the vicinity. We are shown primitive methods of
churning milk, grinding corn, etc. It is very interesting.
"A Gypsy Bride" (Melies), October 26. — A conventional
story of a father who disowned his son for marrymg a Gypsy.
Later, his son's illness softens the old man's heart. A feature
of the film worth noting is the fact that the young American
trounces the impertinent Gypsy who wanted the girl to marry
him, but the Gypsy does not attempt murder or anything else
desperate. He merely takes himself away and the young
man takes his bride away from the camp.
"Lost in the Jungle" rSelig), October 26. — Here is a real
thriller. The obdurate Boer father orders his daughter to
marry a neighboring young man. She falls in love with a
j'oung Englishman, returns Hans' necklace and is ordered
away by her father. Lost in the jungle she is beset by a
leopard, but succeeds in beating him off with a large knife,
even though lascerated. Then comes Toddles, her pet
elephant, and takes her back home, where her stern father
relents and the wedding bells chime merrily. The jungle
scenery is remarkably well suggested, and there is a fasci.i-
ation about the film difficult to describe, but quite apparent
when it is seen. The photographs are not so good as Selig's
last jungle picture, but it is clear that the producer has
benefited by practice. The thrill when the leopard attacks
the girl could not have been heightened; he has reached the
acme of art in such a scene.
"A Rural Conqueror" (Lubin), October 26. — A society
comedy in rural surroundings, which the acting of Miss
Lawrence and Mr. Johnson keeps alive and very funny.
The situation is rich when it reaches its best, and the spec-
tators fairly roared. There was one big man among 'em
who bellowed. Johnson plays a rural character, Reuben,
very much in love with Marjorie, which part is taken by Miss
Lawrence. They are not farmer people, but country people
of riieans. Marjorie doesn't see very much that's romantic
in simple Reuben; he tires her, so she makes fun for herself
by avoiding him. She invites a girl friend to visit her, then
her cousin Grace comes. Both these girls have sweethearts
and both get lonesome, so the two men are also invited.
The resultant pairing off leave Marjorie out in the cold again.
She tries, without success, to break up the lovemaking and,
as for Reuben, so much of it around him makes him crazy.
He would like to try it with Marjorie, who comforts hiin
with apples, till he jumps the hedge to get away. He now
puts on "royal raiment" and gets her to go for a ride in
a rural "chariot." In the middle of a stream, he unharnesses
the horse and Marjorie is left in the chariot till she consents
to marry him. It is very funny because of Mr. Johnson and
of Miss Lawrence. The comedy is surely a success.
"Too Many Engagements" (Essanay), October 26. — A
lively comedy in a fashionable restaurant. Two adjoining
small private dining rooms are shown and in each Bob
Crandall, stock market plunger, is trying to entertain a
girl without letting either know of the other. The train
of circumstances that brought about the situation is amus-
ing and so is the result. The spectators laughed and seemed
to enjoy it. Bob had just made "a big haul" on the market
and he invited Grace to help him celebrate. Grace had
another more pressing engagement and had to refuse, so
he got Rose. Grace found that her relative was not so sick
after all and telegraphed at the last minute that she would
be at the hotel to meet him. He didn't succeed in keeping
the two from getting wise, but he made a verp sporty at-
tempt. It cost him several big tips to the hotel employees
and he deserved better success. It is fresh and played mostly
by new plaj-ers. It's a pleasing comedy.
"The Long Road" (Biograph), October 26.This picture is
a life portrayal more because its significance is true of human
hearts, than because the outward incidents that are utilized
are probable. Some of them are not probable, yet in the
picture they are made convincing. In all of its scenes the
artistic faculty of a true "maker." in the Carlylian sense, is
plain. The picture from first to last is full of beauty. There
is, indeed, so much in it, and its subordinate parts, often
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extremely bi-autiiui m themselves, arc so strtnigly kept
auxiliary U' the actiini. that one fecU, after he ha^ sciii the
drama, that it would be pleasant to view the scenes aKain,
slowly ami disconnectedly, as works of art. for the sake
of the detail. I'dr instance, there is a scene in a convent.
Two or three sisters are in the foreground talking; one is
holding a baby's layette. The situation depicted is poignant
and demands one's whole attention. Not until this situation
is completely unfolded does the spectator's eye notice that,
in the background, there is a spiritual-faced sister at an
embroidery frame, making of her work a ceremony. He
notices it only as the .-cene is slipping away to give place
to the next
I'erfectioii on the formal plan is not of primary importance
and those who attain to it are apt to get nothing else. Both
"The Winter's Tale" and "Robinson Crusoe" are very faulty
when judged by formal perfection. This picture is faulty,
but it is valuable for its humanity. The first scene shows
a little quarrel of two lovers. Pride in both widens the
breach till the man marries another, and the girl enters a
convent of the Sisters of Mercy and takes up good works
as a vocation. The man suffers financial reverses, hasn't the
character to bear up against them, goes the downward course
till he is shot, by accident, in a saloon on the city's lower
East Side. This is the weakest part of the story; it is in
fact, conventional, or at least, seems so. The object of the
scenario in picturing liim thus was to furnish scenes that
would bring the nun in her lowly ministrations directly
in contact with the man and his family, particularly at the
time of the man's death, for the sake of showing: its effect
upon her. of showing her heart. One feels that it was the
easiest way to do it. and that perhaps a better, truer way
might have been found, though one must admit that it was
possible as pictured, and it was the surest way, perhaps.
The great beauty of the picture lies in what the producer
has been able to make his players show. He had very ex-
cellent material to work with. Especially fine is the scene
in the church during the wedding ceremony. The center of
interest is the girl and the way her character reacts in the
situation. The young lady who takes this part very skil-
fully portrays a conflict of emotions bordering on hysteria.
In previous scenes she has amply prepared us for just this.
The effect is heightened by the girl's mother, who sits be-
side her. thoroughly understanding, apprehensive, on guard
It is mighty tine. If all the pictures had been as true as
this it would have stood as a work of art unashamed beside
our very best. As it is. it keeps a pretty high average all
through.
"Grandfather's Violin" (C. G. P. C). October 30 — Grand-
father had been a countryside fiddler. His son-in-law was a
rough, greedy peasant and he hid his savings from him in
the body of his old violin. After his death his daughter's
husband in a drunken rage drives his wife and son away.
The boy attempts to earn a living for both with his grand-
father's violin. This gets broken and the savings are found.
It is well acted and makes a very acceptable picture; not
very original, but pleasing.
"A Burlesque Bull Fight" (C. G. P. C.). October 30.—
The second par: of this split reel is a play bull fight in
which a hornless sheep is the bull and children are the
actors as well as the player spectators. It is lively and
amusing. There is no brutality about it at all. The sheep
isn't plagued and he does some lively butting.
"Captain Barnacle, Diplomat" (V'itagraph), October 30. —
Capt. Barnacle, wise from experience, is in a position to be
the guide and philosopher to others through the tangles of
courtship. Captain B. tries to help his friend Dan. who is
too much of a goody-goody to suit the girl of his choice.
He gets him drinking a cool stein cf beer and Capt. Ruggles
brings the girl past; it doesn't quite capture the lady, so
they get him mixed up in a street scrap, but even that
doesn't win her. Then Captain Ruggles. her father, forbids
the marriage. That does the trick. Captain Barnacle and
his friend are the same fine old salts and made more than
one KOod iaugli. But the *■■ c a bit too
heavy. Mr. Costello is better in n t, it needed
a thuroii^hgoing ct^mcdian nioi. him .'mi ,r"iiii»on to keep
such a situatiun alive. The audience laughed, but only at
one or other of the seamen.
"For Her Brother's Sake" (Kalem). October 30.— Thi»
story, told so often as it has been in outline, and in which a
brother is helped by his married sister who makes her hus-
band jealous, needs to be told in very fre^h and interesting
surroundings to make it truly worth while. In this case,
the brother and sister are entombed alive by a cave-in of
a mine in which she was hiding him. Her taking him there
in this case was very unconvincing, however. As for acting
in the picture, it is fair all through. The sheriff perhaps is
the most interesting individual. Those who like a typical,
conventional Western that is not very lively will like this.
"The Kid from the Klondyke" (Edison), October 28.—
This is a character comedy and not a formal Western.
There is no scenery in it; it is a hotel lobby, parlor car. auto-
mobile and city picture, and relates the comic experiences
of a breezy young man who had made a big roll of green-
backs and a bank account of startling size. He fell in love
with a pretty hotel stenographer who was possessed of orig-
inality and humor. How he fell in love, scraped acquain-
tance, proposed and was sent to Chicago to ask Papa is
told freshly and is very amusing, as are his adventures on
the Pullman. A "sharp" traveler learned of his roll and
tried to get it. This sharper rapped, in telegraph alphabet,
a message on a glass to the girls who were his accomplices.
The letters jumped up on the wall and spelled- out. "He has
a big roll; it's easy"; but the kid understood. The way
Papa was compelled to give consent to the wedding is not
new. but serves to end the comedy. The fun comes almost
wholly from the Kid, who does very well. The stenogra-
pher was well chosen and does creditably. It is a good,
amusing comedy.
"Regeneration" (Vitagraph), October 28. — These regenera-
tion pictures are of inestimable value when they picture life
truthfully enough to convince. Their purpose is to show the
human qualities in man as triumphing over the bestial. But
they, above all other kinds of pictures, must be sound, must
ring true. Very few of them move us so deeply that we re-
member them or find them useful; they seldom have the
clear, true note. In this picture, two people are turned from
evil ways and take up humanity again through fear of being
stumbling blocks to a little child. This child, left by the
death of its mother without protection, fell into the hands of
a fast woman, mistress of the child's father, who had de-
serted its mother, his wife, years before. The finding of the
child, with its concomitant circumstances, kept the woman
from drowning herself. The state of the woman's mind when
she had brought the child to her home is not clear. The
imagination is left to grope its own way into the situation.
Perhaps her soul had been startled into wakefulness by its
emotional reaction from the suicide idea which she had enter-
tained. She reforms at once so that she can be worthy of
keeping the child. Cigarettes and whiskey go by the board,
while the child is still sleeping. One can't help contrasting
this with a French picture of about a year ago called "Sans
Famiiie." I think, in which a little French lad. adopted by a
rough American miner, slowly, step by step, works a great
change in the big-hearted man's manners and ways of life.
This picture provided means by which the father recognizes
his child. He takes it away from the woman, and he. too,
reforming, leads a better life. The child eventually makes
the man marry the woman, which is a habit and custom with
such pictures. Now. everyone knows that regeneration is
a hard and painful change, and no picture that ignores its
difficulties can in any vivid way realize our human lives to us.
A new player. Miss Gardner, takes the woman's part and
gives bright promise of fine work. Miss Lewis, who already
has won laurels, plays the deserted wife.
"The Peril of the Plains" (Kalem). October 27.— The story
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children and make them captives. Another band burns the
cabin of their parents, but the people escape. The father and
motiier throw the Indians off the trail by diving under water
and breathing through reeds. The children get inside a
large basket and start it roiling down a hill. These two
episodes are sufficient to make the picture, but there is an
Indian fight and a repulse to come yet. The title of the
picture is amply justified.
"A Painter's Idyl" (Sclig), October 27. — The idea back of
this film is excellent. The Yosemite Valley is shown ever
before the artist as he works on his picture. The growth of
the picture on the easel before him and its reproduction of
the valley is beautifully done. There is a love story, with
the intervention of a city girl, but eventually the two young
people discover their great love for each other. Probably
all goes well afterward.
"An Island Comedy" (Edison), October 27. — This story of
an estrangement between two lovers has its happy ending
on a pleasant island. The trouble came through a young
man growing confident over his position with the girl. He
strikes a bargain with the young woman's brother and the
young woman is left alone upon an island. .The young man
lands on the same island; the boy gets away with both
boats and finally the young man produces a tempting lunch-
eon. The sight of the luncheon is too much, for it is long
after breakfast. The girl surrenders and speaks to him.
Then there is an end to difficulty. The previous estrange-
ment is forgotten and Cupid has opportunity to perform
wonders in healing wounded hearts.
"Kitty and the Cowboys" (Vitagraph), October 27. — This
film is not the best comedy of the week, but there is always
plenty of humor in the rough though good-natured horse-
play of the cowboys in it, and it faithfully reproduces a num-
ber of entertaining schemes. The way the butt of all their
jokes, Fatty, succeeds in getting even is amusing. He dresses
as a woman, having previously announced that his sister
would arrive on a certain date. The supposed woman de-
ceived each one of them and turns the trick very neatly.
But they end up by ducking the joker in the watering trough
nearby. The audience laughed and seemed to enjoy it.
"Pals" (Essanay), October 27. — Whether the intention was
to deliver a sermon on jealousy or not, that is what the pro-
ducers did in this film. It represents a young man becoming
jealous of his friend because he sees him and his fiancee often
together. There is a fight, following which the wonderful
dream presents to the jealous man his true situation. Even-
tually, however, the friends make up and agree not to be
jealous of each other longer.
"Mother Is Strong on Hypnotism" (Pathe), October 27. —
A new version of the time honored and somewhat worn
mother-in-law joke. The aforesaid lady studies hypnotism
and practises it in compelling the poor abused husband to do
her bidding. She gets in wrong after a time, however. Until
she does, the stunts which the unfortunate man performs
under her direction make everyone laugh. The comedy
is broad, but lively and there is no lack of vigorous laughter.
"Logging and Milling in Sweden" (Pathe), October 27. — A
scenic film which faithfully reproduces these important op-
erations in that Northern country. The work is well done
and there is much interest in it. It is a good film.
"Funeral in Annam" (Pathe), October 27. — On the same
reel with the aho^ e is another short scenic which is inter-
esting. The audience can see what a funeral is in that far-
away and altogether strange country. As a travelog, it is a
success.
"Fridolin" (Gaumont), October 28. — The story of a page
to the Countess of Savern, who, though he was unjustly
accused of infidelity by Robert, the Count's huntsman, was
proved true, and the plotter himself fell into the trap he
had laid for the page. The settings in this picture are
attractive. The story is taken from Schiller's famous ballad.
The audience shows very strong sympathy for the page and
is disposed to applaud the fate of the cruel huntsman.
"The Principality of Monaco" (Gaumont), October 28. —
This picture is of much interest since it illustrates accurately
the famous gaming place of whom everyone has heard, but
few have seen. The tropical foliage is especially well re-
produced. Indeed, the film, though short, is one of the best
travelogs of the past two or three weeks.
"Saved by the Flag" (Pathe), October 28. — A conventional
love story with the scene laid in Mexico and a chase as its
chief feature. A young American wins the affections of a
girl from her Me .^ican lover, who is a general in the army.
Later, on a false charge, he sends a number of soldiers to
arrest the Americail He and his bride mount a carriage and
ride furiously for the frontier, which they reach just in time
to escape the soldiers. Seizing the American flag, they wrap
themselves in it in a very spectacular way and defy the
Mexican authorities to take them. There is a good deal of
go in this chase.
"Love's Victory" (Lubin), October 28. — This picture
brought round after round of applause. Such a wedding is
sufficiently unusual to hold the attention of any audience in-
definitely. The father objected to the match and refused to
allow his daughter to marry the man. There was a "framed
up" plot to make her think the young man was untrue. The
real interest begins when the young people meet during the
absence of the father, discover what has been done and,
seizing a handcar, go flying down the track while the others
pursue in an auto. Seeing a minister, they stop long enough
to take him on board and the wedding is solemnized while
the handcar is distancing the automobile. There is novelty
enough in this picture to make it popular. More than that,
it is a new situation and for that reason it pleases.
"In Frontier Days" (Pathe), October 26. — No one can
question the excitement which this picture causes. The In-
dians bear down upon a party of emigrants making their
way over the plains in wagons. And a wild dash for safety
begins. There is such riding as is seldom seen, even in a
film. Then comes a lively fight, with a thrilling rescue which
results in driving the besieging Indians away. The details
are carefully worked out and the film is satisfactory in every
way. In one theater where this picture was seen -the enthu-
siasm of the audience burst all bounds.
"Outwitting Papa" (Essanay), October 31. — There is much
fun in this farce-comedy and the audience had several good
laughs; but the situation itself isn't very amusing — it is too
forced. It is intended, of course, to be extravagant; 'and
depends for its fun on the humanity that the players con-
trive to put in their acting. Ethel's papa objected to Tom,
but told him that, if he could elope with Ethel before two
weeks were up, he could have her and welcome. . He then
put prison bars on Ethel's window. Tom gets .the help
of a dentist and gives papa laughing gas enough to keep
him quiet until after he and Ethel have had the knot tied by
the dominie. The audience enjoyed it, but it is not likely
to be long remembered.
"Madge of the Mountains" (Vitagraph), October 31. — The
preliminar\^ statement in this picture is not so interesting
as it ought to be; it isn't convincing enough. The situation
is this; Madge, daughter of a Tennessee moonshiner, asked
permission to nurse young Brownlee, who had come to the
mountains in search of adventure, and had been shot while
taking part with a sheriff's posse in an attack on her father's
distillery. Her father had just been killed. By the time
the elder Brownlee arrived the two had fallen in love. He
attempts to keep the two lovers apart, but is not able and
in the end, after Madge has come to the East to find why
the young man has not kept his promise to comt back to
her, he gives in. Miss Gardner's characterization keeps the
picture interesting. The elder Brownlee is a fine picture
of a type of aristocratic gentleman. The picture is accept-
able, but can hardl}- be very popular.
"Captain Brand's Wife" (Selig), October 31. — Prettily
posed scenes in artisticallj- chosen settings give a pleasing
atmosphere to the early parts of this picture that adds to
its interest. It is an Indian and chase picture, with a cap-
ture and rescue by a scouting party of U. S. cavalrymen;
but is so well planned and conducted that the interest is
kept alive all through by small incidences, realistic and un-
expected. In this it reminds one of a strong Selig, "Apache
Kid." released last summer. It is exciting. The love story
is well acted. It will be a popular picture.
"Little Ingin" (Selig), October 30. — The Selig Company,
some weeks ago, released a picture telling a tragic story
of a little Indian lad whom a white man had adopted. This
picture gives the comic possibilities in the same situation.
The whole Indian family, brave, squaw, and older son,
comes on a visit to "little Ingin" and the people who had
taken him to their home. Of course, they were not accus-
tomed to front-door bells, table etiquette, nor to sleeping
in a bed. Neither was "big Injun" accustomed to seeiiig
the decanter on the sideboard and not making free use of it.
Before the family gets rid of "little Ingin" and his very
inconvenient relatives, there are "doings," sometimes a bit
forced, but nearly always funnj-. The audience certainly
laughed and seemed to enjoj- the picture.
"Somebody's Mother" (Lubin), October 30. — She was
"somebody's mother" to the little ragged newsie and he
did what he could to protect her from the gang of young
ruffians who were tormenting her. The spectators had seen
her in her better times and knew that she had come by
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"TattcrraR Alley." Even from her tiarrct in tlii» unvpcak-
ablc district, she is soon tjcctcd. But at this point, her
son returns I'roni the Klondike, a rich man. The newsboy
is the means throuKh which her son is able to locate her.
The story has a pleasing sentiment, its slum scenes arc in-
tensely intenstiiiK. A>ide from the <>ld lady and the little
raKK^'d newsboy, however, there is nothinK new or above
commonplace in the characterization. The player who takes
thi> old lady's part is a very jjood actress. She alone, with
the help of the boy in his interesting make up, saves the
picture, and makes it worth while.
"Pathe's Weekly — 44" (October 31). — The breadth and in-
terc--t oi tlif "Weekly" are well known to millions. It is to
be expected that some weeks, because of specially impor-
tant events, it will be much more eagerly scanned than
at other times. But it always maintains its interest, what-
ever the week. The Pathe camera men have shown them-
selves K(M)d reporters and that they have a quick sense of
what is news.
"The Reform Candidate" (Edison), October ji.— Politics
as a good subject tor lilmiiiK has been neglected by .\merican
film makers. This is hard to understand in view of the
constant cry of scenario editors to give them something
new and modern. In a democratic republic like ours the
political life is always rich in interest and it surely is not
without its comedies and dramas. The subject of the film
then was well chosen. There is no originality in the plot,
which has been worn into shreds by the muck-raking divi-
sion of the magazine writers, not to speak of the playwrights
for the legitimate stage. Nor can much be said in praise
of the way the plot is developed. Palpably impossible situ-
ations and incidents abounil in the play. Even a child in
arms must be tempted to laugh at the idea of the candidate
for Mayor of a large city meeting the president of a large
corporation in the back room of a saloon and receiving
from him a thousand shares of stock as a bribe. The woman
reporter abstracting the shares from the inside pocket of
the candidate is another bit of clumsiness. The editor too
was more of a caricature than a type of real man. Barring
these defects the play has merit; the mob scenes were well
worked up, the acting was above the average, the artists
portraying Edith, the woman reporter, and Curtis Greer
deserving special mention. The young man, who posed as
the reform candidate was evidently embarrassed by his part
and tried to compromise with it by endeavoring to look
pretty.
"The Widower" (Gaumont), October 31. — The plot of the
story is meager rather than simple and this detracts some-
thing from an otherwise praiseworthy effort. The best
part of the picture is the number of fine outdoor settings,
in the selection of which this company seems to be singu-
larly fortunate. The old mill and the scenes on the water
are extremely pretty, the acting of the parents and the
children of the widower is good, the parts of the widower
and his proposed fiancee are not so well taken. Small blame,
however, attaches to the actor, for the parts had no possi-
bilities even for an artist of the greatest talent. One always
likes to see pretty scenery and good photography, but they
should always be a means and never an end. Here the
story is subordinated to scenic effects and the climax, if
climax there is at all, is distinctly disappointing.
"Love in the Hills" (Biograph), October 30. — The char-
acters in this picture are the same in type as those in a recent
release of the Biograph Company. "The Revenue Man and
the Girl." The backgrounds and scenes also are similar.
The players who act the picture are different. On the whole,
it is not so successful, being, by its very nature, more suitable
for the story teller than the picture maker. This is most
noticeable where one of the picture's characters plays on
the violin and the effect of his music is shown in the hero-
ine's charge of attitude toward a city man who is visiting
the hills. She didn't love him. but under the music's spell,
she thought she did. We don't hear any music when the
shiftless genius of the hills scrapes on his old fiddle. We
suspect that it's pretty dismal sound: but in the next scene
we see the girl listening and then we see her fall into the
arms of the city man. It doesn't seem very effecting. The
two plan to run away together and this speedily brings the
story to its climax — the discrediting of the city fop and
the girl's recognition of the worthy qualities is a sturdy
young mountaineer, whom, without knowing it, she had
really loved from the first even while she had repulsed and
made fun of him. This, the player's work had shown rather
skillfully. The manly mountaineer's part is also very well
done as is. in fact, each of the parts. The picture has a
good deal of humor, for the fiddler too loved the girl and
he thought to win her with pumpkins. That is a very com-
mendable add'tioii. (juite true of rural life. The picture will
stand, because of the gn'i.l thing^ that are in it.
Independent.
"The Noble Red Man" (Bison), October 24. — A tragic love
story set in an Indian village. It is full of local color and,
for human truth and naturalness in presentation, equals the
best Bison pictures. It shows the village chief giving his
daughter to a valorous brave whom she didn't love. Her
protests and those of a third warrior, her accepted lover,
are of no avail. There is another girl who loves the valorous
brave, and, later, because he repulses her advances, she
stabs him. The warrior who was jealous is accused. He
thinks that his sweetheart has done the deed, and so accuses
himself. He is being burned at the stake when the real
culprit in remorse admits the guilt and is cast out of the
tribe. The lovers are then reunited. It is told effectively
and with considerable dramatic beauty. One "leader" telling
that the culprit was about to confess wasn't needed and took
something from expectancy. It is a fine picture.
"Toto and the Dummy" (Itala), October 28— Toto, the
impecunious artist. h;i<l a mechanical dummy for a drapery
holder. He was moving again. His creditors were at the
door peeping in. They saw him cutting up a corpse and
turned in the fire alarm. I'lood and disaster followed. It
is fairly lively.
"The Rearing of Pheasants" (Itala), October 28. — An in-
structive industrial film showing how phearsants are cared
for, from the chicks to marketable birds. There are some
very pretty pictures on the film and the audience seemed to
be much interested in it.
"The Early Life of David Copperfield" (Thanhouser),
October 17, — Such a picture as this ckpcnds largely on char-
acterization, and also on the atmosphere that is given by
costumes and settings. In both, the Thanhouser Company
has been very successful and is worthy of high praise. The
story is well acted and made clear — how could it help being
interesting? It is a masterpiece. Perhaps Aunt Betsy is most
praiseworthily pictured, but all of the parts are well done.
"Little Em'ly and David Copperfield" (Thanhouser). Octo-
,. — Second in the series of Dickens' great novel. This, of
course, is a seaside picture. It has the good qualities of the
first film. It is a sadder story and was harder to act con-
vincingly. It is, however, very successful and effective. Some
of its scenes are very highly commendable. Little Em'ly
is charming, and the other characters are very well portrayed.
'The Loves of David Copperfield" (Thanhouser), October
31. — This is the third in the David Copperfield series. A very
great deal of matter is crowded into this part. It doesn't
grip quite so powerfully as the first two parts, but that isn't
saying that it is weak. It is very interesting and good.
Taken as a whole, the three reels are very much worth
while. The novel has been done before. No comparison is
needed. Spectators may prefer this character as portrayed
in one and that character as portrayed in the other. But
most will be very much pleased and delighted with these
other motion pictures of our best novel.
"Their Burglar" (Thanhouser), November 3- Their bur-
glar came to steal, but accepted a note from the bride-to-be,
who mistook him for the butler. He is chased by the police
and has to deliver the note to escape. The note said, "If
you still love me. come and get me." When the hero arrives,
the girl is ready and the two elope, after making the burglar
a present of the wedding presents he had come to steal. She
was to have married a count, but he was left in the lurch.
There are some good jokes in it. The story is not very
strong: it doesn't convince.
"Big Noise Hank" (Nestor). November i— The situation
in this picture is due to the character of two men. Hank
Rouser (played by Mr. Sprague) is a cowboy terror, and
Julius Jones, a timid city man (played by Mr. Waldron).
owes him money. The fun begins when "Big Noise Hank"
determines to collect it. He camps out in the Jones sitting
room. Jones, ostensibly gone on a long journey, is locked
in the bedroom. Jones' man tries to get him things to eat
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and drink, but can get nothing past Hank's -eagle eye. Mean-
while, Hank is having a line time, when complications bring
in the police. There arc a good many laughs in it and it has
life. It pleased the audience — at least made them laugh.
"Mutt and Jeff and the Lady Stenographer" (Nestor),
November 4. — Our two friends get jobs with an insurance
companj'. Mutt is given canvassing; Jeff has a private office.
Mutt has many vicissitudes; Jaff makes a date with the
stenographer and takes her to a nickel theater. She gets mad
at that and lets Mutt cut Jefl out; but her rather tough
father is following. Poor Mutt gets a knockout with a sand-
bag.
"The Suitcase Mystery" (Nestor), November 4. — On the
same reel with "Mutt and Jeff" and also helped by subtitles.
It gives an interesting but very slight account of a misunder-
standing. Two thugs overheard a woman complaining to
the police that a short man had snatched her suitcase. The
two meet a short man carrying a suit case and rob him of it.
It contains rag dolls and a couple of old Teddy bears. It
is so slight that one wonders why it is pictured.
"A Few Minutes with Steeplejack Lindholm" (Imp), Octo-
ber 30. — The title of the picture describes it. Mr. Lindholm's
job was painting a flag-staff on the roof of a tall building
near the Battery, New York City. He is also shown doing
other jobs in ticklish places.
"His Dress Shirt" (Imp), October 30. — A pretty home-life,
quarrel-comedy over the young husband's dress shirt which
his prett}- wife forgot to send to the laundry. The acting of
the principals gives it much charm. It's a little life portrayal,
quite fresh and very acceptable.
"King, the Detective" (Imp), November 2. — A very strong
detectixe story, .well-designed and full of interest from first
to end. The players all deserve commendation, but the
guilty chaffeur was especially well "put over." The picture
b'egins with a love story. The daughter of the murdered man
had contracted a clandestine marriage, and her husband was
seen climbing into her house the night the man's chauffeur
killed him. The great detective very cleverly saves this
young husband from suspicion. It is a good picture, well
worth seeing.
"Following Cousin's Footsteps" (Solax), November i. —
Bashful Georgie from the farm knew that Cousin Frank was
reputed to be a great "lady killer," and in his simple heart
he wanted to be one too. Cousin Frank had Georgie come
on a visit to the city and there he got much valuable experi-
ence. The way Georgie proved to be a better man than his
cousin is. in the picture's atmosphere, quite convincing, al-
though at first, as a student of city ways, he furnished a good
deal of amusement not only to his cousin but to everybody,
with whom we may count the spectators. It is a theatrical
piece, but has good comedy spirit, and the producer, by care-
ful treatment, has perhaps got all the value possible out of
the situation. Georgie is played by a good actor, but there
is no one in the cast whose work is not very commendable.
All the players are also pleasant people — in plain words, the
girls are pretty and there is quite a bevy of 'em. It is likely
to be generallj' popular, for it's a very amusing comedy.
"The Stronger Man" (American), October 30. — It takes a
producer who knows his business to put over such pictures
of Western life as the "Flying A" has been releasing of late.
They nearlj' all have had good scenarios behind them and
have presented pictures of life freshly. Also they have illus-
trated ideas more or less universal and true to human life
regardless of the setting. This story is not so strong as the
better "American" pictures. It has an idea and one worth
while, but it is one often pictured. Merely telling, as it does,
that the stronger man is not always the one who can get
"the drop" first nor even the one whose physical endurance is
greater, it hardly rises above an acceptable commonplace.
In this picture it is the girl, the bandit's sweetheart, who is
the judge between the sheriff and her lover. She finds the
former a man and denounces the latter.
"The Water War" (American), November 2. — Cattlemen
are naturally conservative. Thej' once were free-footed over
nearly all the West. The coming of civilization with its farms
and fences, its irrigation waterworks and canals hampered
them and was often the cause of bitterness. In this very
melodramatic picture, the owner of a nearby ranch fought
desperately to keep a party of engineers from completing
a big dam. The ranchman's daughter fell in love with the
young chief engineer. That was necessary, of course, as was
the villainous jealousy of one of the cowboys. The ranch
outfit killed one of the engineering party and this precipi-
tated the war. In a hot skirmish across a lot of big iron
pipes, the ranch owner and the engineer are badly wounded.
This puts an end to the strife, the ranchman's daughter even
permitting the engineer to be brought to the house for care
and nursing. He recovers and, at length, the big dam is
finished. Very interesting pictures of it are shown as the
engineer takes the girl about it. The villain attempts to
dynamite it, but is caught. While the engineer is grappling
with him, the girl throws the dope sticks overboard. The
engineer then throws the villain down the embankment. It
is a thrilling and fairly artistic picture, though the American
Company has turned out much more human work. The pho-
tographs are only fair; some are poor.
"Apples and Destiny" (Powers), October 31. — An apple-pie
comedy in which the "fruit of Eden" caused the downfall of
Sis's beau. The beau called while Sis was making apple pies.
Pa found two tramps in the orchard and they wouldn't get
out. Pa went for his gun. The tramps, meanwhile, had de-
parted, and the beau had taken their place in order to fill out
the last pie. The rest doesn't need to be told. It is lively.
"The Book Agent" (Powers), October 31.— Shows the
tricks of a nifty book agent. The story started as a squib
in the newspapers and has been done before in motion pic-
tures. A telegram to the police at the next station on the
railroad would have been sufficient to bring the money back
to the green grocer whom this book agent cheated. There
is a certain ainount of amusement in the picture.
"Pride of the West" (Powers), November 4. — A softly
toned, very prettv scene opens this picture. The sheriff's
daughter was pretty; she wasn't bothered with camera con-
sciousness, and she was a good shot. The story is conven-
tional; one can see through it from the start. It is a speedy
picture, however, and will be acceptable to many audiences.
"Bill and the Bear" (Lux), November 3. — The pet black
bear is the interesting feature of the picture. His rescue, or
apparent rescue, of men from the water is verj' remarkable.
That those men were wanted by the police is of no impor-
tance. The two comic policemen are also amusing. It makes
good light entertainment.
"Tommy's Camera" (Lux), November 3. — Tommy's fond
parents were so proud of Tommy's school record that they
gave him a camera. He snapped it on the cook and butler
having a glass of wine together; on Papa and Mamma having
a little tiff, and on Sis and her beau on a bench in the garden.
The members of the family gathered to see the result. Each
took up a picture and thought he or she had "something on"
someone else, but later there was trouble. There is amuse-
ment in it.
"Foolshead's Holidays" (Itala). November 4. — Recounts
the many disasters of Foolshead, the student, when his clan-
destine wife determined to go with him on his vacation
home. It is not slow. It is not so good as some of this
series.
"A Father's Heart" (Eclair). October 30.— The bachelor
lamplighter adopts a little foundling girl whom he picks up
and who had just been abandoned by its mother. This baby
grows up into an attractive child of about ten years. The
mother tries to get her back, but the man won't give her up.
The man and woman decide to wed as a solution of the diffi-
culty. It should not have been hard to make the picture con-
vincing. There is, however, a large gap in the continuity
of the action, between the mother's desertion of her child
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and her coming to claim it again, and this makes the mother's
acting sfcm to overdraw the situation almost painfully. The
theme has been used a number of times before and several
times more effectively. It can hardly be a very popular pic-
ture, yet it IS ai-cept.ihle.
"The Cattlemen's War" (Bison), October 31.— Two ranch-
men, owners of adjacent properties, quarreled over an un-
branded calf that both claimed. The dispute started with
the cowboys of the respective herds and the hot-headed own-
ers took up the tiuarrc! in earnest. One or two lively re-
volver cncuuiitert ensue. Much smoke rises up, but happily
there are no casualties. The son of one of the ranchmen and
tlie daughter of the other were engaged to be married
before the war began. The sheriff, in vain, attempts to
smooth matters over. The young lover buys a cow and
presents it to the father of his sweetheart. Both fathers
then arc brought to see how little a matter they were
quarreling about. The picture is not very dramatic and
the photographs are so poor that less is got out of the
situation than might have been possible. There is plenty
of shooting and smoke in the picture, however.
"A Young Squaw's Bravery" (Bison), November 3. — In
this picture, a Siou.k iiiauleii very bravely and very craftily
rescues her lover who had been captured by the Cheyennes.
It is exciting, though there is no one part of it that seems
very fresh. The arrangement is new and it is well acted.
The part of the Sioux maiden is taken by a new player,
Anna Little, who does very well. The photography is not
up to Bison standard. There is clear focus near the camera,
but in the background there is only light and black shadow.
"Judas" (.•\mbrosio), November i. — A psychological
study of passion rather than a religious story is pictured
on this film, although the Master, with the Apostles, is
shown in some of the most important moments of His life.
In exquisitely beautiful pictures, we see Him first preach-
ing on a hillside, then at the triumphal entry into Jerusalem,
then in the Garden of Gethsemane at the time of the Pas-
sion and. a little later, at the time of his arrest. We are
also given a heart-rending picture of the Saviour in the
distance, carrying the heavy cross up Golgotha. The story
is an entirely hypothetical explanation of the reason for
the treachery of the false apostle. There is a woman in
the picture, Priscilla, who had fallen in love with Jesus
and had been repulsed. Judas conceived a passion for
her. For vengeance, she works on Judas, by a promise of
her love, until he is ready to betray Jesus. The woman
sees the progress of the Saviour with the cross up Gol-
gotha and, overcome with repentance, climbs to the top
and falls at the foot of the cross. We see three crosses,
but only the feet are visible. The last scene shows Judas'
hands tying the rope. We don't see him hang himself, but
we see the rope tighten. The picture is very artistically
done: almost all the scenes are full of poetry and very
beautiful, especially that in which the Mount of Olives is
shown; the pictorial balancing of this scene is perfect. The
player who takes the part of the Saviour doesn't appear
to be acting; his work is restrained, simple and reverent.
He is never seen close to the camera; there is nothing what-
ever in his part that should offend. Judas and the woman
are the only important figures that appear "close up." A
great actor and actress were needed in these parts, but, as
they are, they are very acceptable.
"A Mixup in Suit Cases" (Reliance). November i. — A
comedy of Summer time, with Arthur Johnson in the lead-
ing role. With very poor photography, its worst fault is
that the threads of the story are not kept quite distinct and
a little confusion results. But it is very lively and as the
chief purpose of a farce-comedy is to make smiles and laugh-
ter, it is likely to be a success.
"The Actor as a Soldier" (Great Northern"). November
4- — It was the actor's idea to manage it so that he could
get out of military service. You can't make soldiers of
some men. The actor played the crazy man: he overdrew
it a bii Unc could hardly have fooled the medical board
into thinking him mad and have them let him go. How-
ever, it IS a laUk^haMc picture and makes a good farce.
"Field Day at Fort Riley" (Champion), October 30.—
Fort Kilcy is a large government post in Kansas. This in-
teresting and instructive picture shows artillery drills, nr-
ing the field guns, also an infantry sham battle in extended
order and also field sports, races, hammer throwing, jump-
ing. It's a \ery good film.
"The Cowboy's Pies" (Champion), November i.— A very
pleasant comedy of Western lite, but in no sense a typical
"Western." It is a truly human story as fresh and delight-
ful ns the pies the two girls made for their neiglibors, the
cowboys. It is not only amusing, but entirely gocjd natured
and the audience seemed to take much pleasure in it. It is
ably managed and is throughout a very commendable picture.
"The Tale of a Cat" (Rex), November 2.— Little mother-
less Robert, a ddiglitfully human lad, son of a rich father,
made friends with a stray cat. It had the homeliest face
possible. The housekeeper gave the cat away, despite
Robert's protests. The washwoman took it home to her
little blind girl. From her, it ran away. She could hear it,
but she could not see it, so it lead her on, till she came to
Robert's home. The story tells how Robert's father brought
the little girl in and how he employed her mother as house-
keeper and the two children were friends. A leader gives
a very good moral. The qualities of the picture are very
pleasing. Littfe Helen .Anderson is the blind girl and the
naturalness of the two children and the good photography
of the poetic backgrounds make a very acceptable and
worthy picture.
SPLENDID PICTURE PUBLICITY.
Publication has just been completed in a number of the
larger daily papers of the country of a series of articles
upon the various phases of the motion picture business
written by the Frederick J. Haskin newspaper syndicate, of
Washington, D. C. The series consisted of twelve stories,
which were compiled by Mr. Louis Brownlow, staff writer for
the Haskin Syndicate. Mr. Brownlow spent a week in
New York gathering data for the series and the result was
very satisfactory, being altogether the most comprehensive
story of the pictures that has ever been printed in the secu-
lar press and singularly free from error or mis-statement.
The fact that this series was printed in forty newspapers
of the first class in such cities as Baltimore, Buffalo, Pitts-
burgh. New Orleans. Philadelphia, Cleveland, San Francisco
and Rochester, not to mention Shanghai, China, would indi-
cate that there is a strong demand for information relating
to pictures and gives some idea of the field covered by the
stories in question.
Mr. Haskin is entitled to the thanks of the picture fra-
ternitv.
ECLAIR PRESENTS MME. BERNHARDT IN
PICTURES.
Time and again it has been suggested that the last word
in motion picture enterprise would be to induce Mme Sarah
Bernhardt to pose for the motion picture camera. While it
has been noticed that the Divine Sarah appeared before the
camera, it has not been generally announced that the Eclair
Company was the fortunate company to secure her services.
That, however, is the fact about the matter and that fortu-
nate company now announces that it will soon release the
picture in which Mme. Bernhardt appears, which will be
"Camille."
It is also announced by the same company that Mme.
Rejane has been secured for a motion picture revival of
Sardou's comedy, "Madam Sans Gene."
In both pictures the stars are supported by a distinguished
cast.
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"A HEROINE OF THE REVOLUTION" (Solax).
A pretty story and a probable one, finely selected outdoor
settings, fair and capable actresses and a most faithful por-
trayal of colonial life constitute the merits of this reel. A
spirited young American girl, whose lover is one of the
country's defenders, is the central and most charming figure
of the tale.
She witnesses the capture of an American mounted mes-
senger by British troops. The messenger had been sent by
Washington, who had learned of the approach of a strong
corps of the enemy, the presence of which he wants to be
made known to one of his generals, whose soldiers are in
the path of the enemy's line of march. Facing great dangers,
the girl, a perfect and fearless rider and graceful withal,
Scene from "A Heroine of the Revolution" (Solax).
dashes away on her horse which she had left at a neigh-
boring farm. Her movements are noticed by a British cav-
alryman, who sets of? in hot pursuit. The race is long and
arduous, likewise exciting. When the girl's strength is about
to give way, with her pursuer close upon her heels, she
comes in sight of the very American regiment she had come
to warn. Her mission is fulfilled; she has saved the American
detachment. The last scene shows the lovers united at the
end of the war.
The picture is worthy of special praise by reason of the
painstaking care employed to give a true reproduction of
the costumes, the uniforms and the furniture of revolutionary
times.
TWO CHAMPION PICTURES.
A view of the second of the Champion Company's series
of Fort Riley pictures, released Oct. 30, entitled "Field Day
Sports at Fort Riley," proved that subject one of consuming
interest to the Moving Picture World representative. The
picture gives in addition to the sports some further views
of the maneuvers which occur at Uncle Sam's big military
farm. There are field batteries in action, companies and
battalions in skirmish drill and soldiers on the march back
to camp after a day's hike over the prairie. The sports are
concluded with a lively boxing match in which two huskies
give an exhibition of considerable skill with the mits. Alto-
gether it is a picture that is worth while.
We desire to call attention, particularly, to a coming
Champion comedy to be released under the title, "The Cow-
boys' Pies." Aside from being a good photograph, this pic-
ture is one of the best comedy subjects of any made by
independent manufacturers. The story is good and it has
been pictured in a most satisfying manner. Being a cowboy
story, there is some riding, but that is only incidental; it's
the comedy features that count. Briefly: Two girls go to
their uncle's ranch for their vacation. The nearest neigh-
bors live five miles away. The girls mount horses and go
for a ride, when they come to a ranch house. A bunch of
boisterous cowpunchers have finished their breakfast and
ridden off to the range just before, leaving a note on the
table for the ranch cook, advising him to make some pie.
The girls discover the note and proceed to make pie. A
lot of fun follows and in the end the girls get caught, each
losing her heart to a cowboy. There is not a dull moment
in the picture.
FARMING WITH DYNAMITE.
Prominent among the exhibits at the State Fairs this year
has been a black tent in which the DuPont Powder Com-
pany conducted an exhibit which attracted much attention
from the farmers. The principal feature of this exhibit was,
of course, motion pictures, although there were also shat-
tered tree stumps and boulders and the implements used in
their demolition. The pictures, which were made for the
powder company by the Industrial Moving Picture Co., of
Chicago, are remarkable in many ways. First is the risk
incurred in their production. It is known from long corre-
spondence with the powder company, that the contract was
turned down by several other moving picture concerns as
Scene from "Stump Blasting" (Industrial M. P. Co.).
soon as they knew what was expected of them. Yet, in
spite of the imminent danger, the pictures are excellent and
the views taken at close enough range to clearly show the
work of the dynamite. "Farming with Dynamite," as the
film is called, shows the effective use of this explosive in
tree felling, stump and boulder blasting, tree planting, ditch-
ing and deep ploughing. It should prove an excellent adver-
tisement for the DuPont Company and shows to what ad-
vantage the motion picture can be used in the industrial
field. Holy writ tells of the swords of the ancients being
turned into ploughshares in times of peace, but it remained
for the most modern methods of education to show us the
most modern weapon of destruction being diverted to the
useful purpose of tilling the soil.
THE EXHIBITORS' BOOK OF REFERENCE.
Many exhibitors preserve and bind their copes of The
Moving Picture World, because as a book of steady reference
it is simply invaluable. There is nothing to take its place.
If your files are incomplete, they are next to useless. As
a rule just the copies that are needed are among the missing.
If you have the bound volumes not a line can get away from
you. Volume 9, July to September, 191 1 (3 months), is now
ready and will be sent on receipt of $1.50; postage 60 cents
extra or express charges collect. An exhibitor without com-
plete files of The Moving Picture World is like a sailor
without a compass.
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"MY BROTHER. AGOSTINO"— (Lubin).
Decidedly unique in the substance and structure of its plot
is a photoplay soon to be released by the Lubin Company
under the title of "My Brother, Agostino."
Its uniqueness lies particularly in the astonishing fact that
one woman falls madly in love with another. The way in
which this situation is brought about is entirely logical and
has happened more than once in real life.
Tomasino was a young Italian. He was a waiter in a
popular Italian restaurant and his earnings supported as
happy a little home as can be imagined. Then Tomasino
fell ill. For a while he struggled a.gamst ill health for the
sake jf his family, but he became worse and finally could
struggle no longer. He hai to take to his bed. Poor litdc
Rosiana, his wife, didnt know what to do, but she wasn't
a woman to give up. She had a stout little heart and an
active mind and betw^cii them they solved the problem.
One day Kttle Rosiona dressed herself in her husband's
clothes, and, all trembling with excitement, called at his
place of employment. "I am Agoslino's brother," she said.
"I will do his work until he is well again." "If you are
half as good a waiter as Agcstino/' said the manager, "yiy\
will be satisfactory.' So Rosiena did her husband's work
and every week she brought honu his pay, supporting the
little home, buying medicine and instilling hope into the
heart of Aijostino.
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Enter now Rosa, a beautiful dancer. Rosa had left her
husband, who was a lazy good-for-nothing fellow. She
sav/ '.he supposed brother o^ Agcstino. What a handsome
man she thought him! Rosa was mistress of all the arts
of coquetiy. She became acquainted with the supposed
young man. Before long she was violently in love. Of
cjiirsci, Rosiana could -lot tell her the truth. That would
have n)eant losing her position and then what would become
of her jick husband?
One day Rosa's husband saw her ano the supposed young
man. Jealousy, fierce, violent, raving jealousy up in his
Sicilian bosom. He determined io kill them both. But
there was no murder. A series of startling surprises occur
from this point onward and the tangled situation is as
cleverly unravelled as it was fabricated.
A really unusual story very cleverly and absorbingly
presented.
"A GYPSY'S LOVE"— (Shamrock).
Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
During my stay in St. Louis I visited the plant of the St.
Louis Moving Picture Company, on 25th and Montgomery
Streets, and ,;pent a pleasant afternoon with G. P. Hamilton,
.general mar^ger; O. E. Goebel, president, and Horace E.
Vinton, edi'.br of scenarios and dramatic producer. I learned
fr?m Mr. Hamilton that eleven negatives had been com-
pleted at that time, and that the first positive print made
by tVie company was in readiness to be viewed in the pro-
jection room. This I found was a full reel with the title
".\ Gypsy's Love."
The story of this drama is away from the beaten track
and it is connectedly told in the pictures. Mr. Hamilton
informed me that he was indebted to Miss Dot Farley, the
leading lady of his stock company, for the scenario and that
attractive young lady is to be commended for having fur-
nished an interesting film subject and for her artistic act-
ing in the title role.
The settings, which are chiefly out of doors, have been
admirably selected. One of the largest gypsy camps in the
world is shown, advantage being taken of the presence of
the great Zingari aggregation in the vicinity of St. Louis,
at the time the picture was being made. Here one sees
real gypsies, both men and women, with their peculiarities
of aspect, dress and manner, and there are views of them
in camp and on march.
The photography throughout is excellent, possessing the
soft clearness that is pleasing to the eye, while the pictures
are steady and show good definition. There ar«r several
nice touches of art in the filming of the story. One that
will appeal to everyone by its pathos as seen at the close.
The gypsy has returned the lost child to her parents. She
has loved her as a mother would. Now she is alone and
desolate. Heartbroken, she seeks solace from Nature. We
catch a last glimpse of her in the fields, wh?re the winds
whisper consolation and the flowers smile in brotherhood,
and we feel that the dark clouds are being lifted.
The story opens with a spirited encounter between Jack
Langley and a burly ruffian who has insulted the gypsy
girl, in which Jack's immaculate white flannel suit gets badly
soiled with mud. The gypsy is charmed by Jack's handsome
face and manner, while he pays the homage customarily ex-
tended a pretty girl. They meet several times and she falls
in love. Jack acts honorably and makes no advances.
One day when the girl is passing a church a wedding party
marches out to the carriages in waiting. She almost faints
when she sees that Jack is the groom. Jli
Years pass and Jack is the proud father of a littll|daughter.
The latter wanders away one day, while the nase sleeps,
and is discovered by a band of gypsies. Our gypsy girl is
one of them, and she takes care of the child, not knowing
its relationship to Jack. Some years afterwards she reads
a newspaper article and learns the truth. There is a mental
struggle, during which love for the child prevents her from
restoring it to the parents.
Fourteen years pass and the child has grown to maiden-
hood. The gypsy has cared for her education and up-
bringing with all the love and solicitude of a mother. Now
conscience rules that the bereaved parents be presented
to tlieir long lost daughter. Restoration is made and the
gypsy is blessed by the overjoyed father and mother.
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DEWITT C. WHEELER IN A KALEM PICTURE.
In reviewing the Kalem picture, "The Engineer's Daugh-
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picture was overlooked. We have been since informed that
the character of the engineer, which was so well portrayed,
was taken by DeWitt C. Wheeler, the well-known song-slide
maker. Wheeler is to be congratulated, for his was the best
bit of acting in the picture and we utterly failed to recognize
him in his make-up. Mr. Dobson, one of the camera experts
of the Kalem Company, claims the authorship of the scenario.
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TAFT TOPICAL BY ESSANAY COMPANY.
Exposition Ground-Breaking at San Francisco Is Background
of Excellent Views of Chief Executive.
What are probably among the best motion views of Presi-
dent Taft yet taken are promised in the Essanay Company's
coming topical film, "President Taft at San Francisco, Break-
ing Ground for the Panama Pacific International Exposi-
tion." The film includes many other notables, among whom
is Mme. Lillian Nordica, the world-famous singer. There
are also excellent views of San Francisco, touching many
points of interest and showing the remarkable progress in
the rebuilding of the Western metropolis since the earth-
quake.
In the preliminary scenes of the Taft picture are shown
views of the rebuilt Market Street, the ferry building at the
foot of Market, views along the beach and at the Cliff House.
Lillian Nordica Singing National Anthem.
This old landmark, which was burned several years ago, has
been rebuilt, the new building differing little from the out-
lines of the old. .A. complete panorama of the city of San
Francisco is shown from Lone Mountain. Lone Mountain
is marked by a gigantic cross which marks the spot where
Gaspare de Portola discovered the site of the present San
Francisco, in the year 1769. Interesting views in Chinatown
are also shown.
The Taft part of the film first shows a review of the troops,
followed by city, state and national officials escorting Presi-
dent Taft and his suite to the reviewing stand, where the
president reviewed several regiments of troops. Views of
the enormous crowd in the stadium and of Taft speaking,
follow.
The ground-breaking ceremony will cause some mirth.
It is easily cognizable that it has been some years since the
president handled a shovel, but he gets away with it effect-
ively, if not in very fine style. The spade is not an ordinary
one. It is of solid silver and bears the legend;
Used by
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT,
President of the United States,
Oct. 14th, 191 1,
In Turning the First Spadeful of Earth
for the
Panama-Pacific International Exposition
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SAN FRANCISCO,
191S.
The Essanay photographers were courteously granted a
most advantageous position in making this part of the cere-
mony and excellent close-up views of the president were
obtained. Thinking, perhaps, of the millions who will see
him in the motion pictures the president waves his hand
several times to the camera and smiles broadly. -*''
After raising the banner, the flag of the exposition, the
president steps to the background and Madame Lillian Nor-
dica, whose sweet voice has thrilled thousands, closed the
ceremonies by singing the national antl^pm, "My Country,
'Tis of Thee."
The spadeful of earth turned by President'Taft and also
the spade will be preserved to posterity and will be on view
at the exposition when it opens in 1915.
The him closes with an exquisite view, tinted in orange
and red, of the setting sun through the Golden Gate.
The film runs 1,000 feet and will be released Thursday,
Nov. i6th.
THE TISDALE ENTERPRISES.
The rapidly increasing demand for feature film produc-
tions throughout the country has given birth to the Tisdale
Feature Attraction Syndicate, of Chicago, a Feature Attrac-
tion booking establishment, the business of which will be
to provide various moving picture theaters throughout the
country with an exclusive service of the best feature films.
The Tisdale company is rapidly developing its circuit and
has co-operated with several of the best manufacturers of
feature films in preparation for the coming season.
F. M. Tisdale, manager of the Tisdale enterprises, and
well known throughout the country as showman and theater
advertising expert, is the president of the company. F. R.
Martin, formei-ly assistant representative in Chicago of
the Moving Picture World, has been appointed general man-
ager. The company has established offices in suite 401-2-3,
Chemical Building, 117 N. Dearborn Street, and already the
business shows signs of great activity.
REWARD OF $25 OFFERED,
On the night of Monday, Oct. 30, a Powers No. 5 machine,
serial number 5181, was stolen from the Mirror Theater,
1634 Broadway, Brooklyn, N. Y. The proprietors of the
Mirror offer a reward of $25 for information that will lead
to the arrest of the culprit and the return of the machine.
President Taft After Breakmg Ground. President Taft and Nordica in Grand Stand.
SCENES FROM PANAMA GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONIES AT SAN FRANCISCO (E:ssanay).
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"CAIN AND ABEL" (Vitagraph).
The makers of this film undertook a great responsibility
in endeavoring to portray such an extraordinary incident
which marred the earliest days of the world's history.
The first tragedy which cursed humanity presents so many
unknown phases of thought that it was incumbent upon the
producers of this scene to draw upon a most wise and
discriminating imagination. In doing this it is pleasant to
record that violence has not outraged the subject, while
differences of opinion may repeatedly arise, it must be
remembered that where detail of description is lacking the
most reasonable presumption of "what might have been"
is allowable.
The consecutive order of the Biblical account has been
preserved and a desire to faithfully follow the original is
evident. The character of Abel is presented with suitable
Scene from "Cain and Abel" (Vitagraph).
simplicity, but it is a question if that of Cain is not a
little over-wrought; an excess of acting tends to exaggerate
the manner of even the guilty one in a tragedy of this
kind. The angel of the flaming sword is good thought, and
no profane handling of so delicate a personality is showrt.
In its place as a Biblical picture Cain and and Abel is capable
of easy descriptive accompaniment, as it runs parallel with
the original account, and is not spoiled by superfluous addi-
tion or conspicuous shortcomings. The angels demand of
Cain for the whereabouts of his brother, whose dead body
throws off its stone covering when told "The voice of thy
brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground." It is,
perhaps, the best seen. It is wise that no attempt was made
to interpret the "branding" of Cain; to finish the story with
him facing the future under the curse is sufficient. The film
possesses an even tenor and as such is acceptable, especially
when the primitive conditions are taken into account.
BERNSTEIN RESIGNS FROM YANKEE.
Isadore Bernstein, the well-known and energetic young film
personality, has severed his connection with the Yankee Film
Company, after one year of afl!iliation with that concern. Friends
of Mr. Bernstein are wondering what next he will do. Of course
he will do something, because it is as impossible for him to re-
main idle as it is for a duck to keep his feet from getting wet.
Mr. Bernstein, at his residence, 859 Huntspoint Avenue, New
York City, stated to a World representative that before he does
anything, he is going to take a well-earned rest. He will spend
a week or two in the mountains, and while there will consider
which is the better of two offers that have been made for his
valuable services.
Mr. Bernstein is one of a number of pioneer moving picture
men, who know the business from every angle. In the early
days, he sat at the high table at 116 Nassau Street. Since that
time he has been engaged in various branches of the trade. For
a long time he was manager of the Improved Film Exchange
and the Paramount Film Exchange, both of New York City. Later
he went on the road, selling films to exchanges, and in that was
singulnrly successful on account of his genial personality and
wide acquaintance in the trade. A year ago he entered the
Yankee Company as publicity man. At the time of tendering his
resignation we find him in the higher position of General
Manager. Isadore is a hustler, and we know that wherever he
lands he will certainly make good.
"DESPERATE DESMOND ALMOST SUCCEEDS."
First Reel of a New Farce-Comedy Series by the Nestor
Film Company.
"Desperate Desmond" not only almost, but entirely, fulfills the
expectations of the promoters as a mirth producer. At a private
exhibition this week, before a number of critics, exhibitors, and
other film manufacturers, the first reel of the Nestor new farce
comedy series produced frequent laughter and elicited favorable
comment. The hairbreadth escapes of the famous Claude, the
desperate schemes of the villain Desmond, and the helplessness
of the fair Rosamond, were skillfully portrayed by characters
which brought to life the famous cartoons so familiar in the
newspapers. If the rest of the series equals the first, it is cer-
tain that the "Desperate Desmond" pictures will far outclass in
popularity the "Mutt and Jeff" series by the same firm — and that
will be going some.
David Horsley is now in California with 40 members of his
stock company and operators. Permanent quarters have been
leased on Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, in the suburbs of Los
Angeles. It is expected that three separate companies will be
engaged there during the winter and a permanent studio will
be established.
Scenario writers are requested to note that manuscripts for
comedy and high-class drama should be sent to the Nestor Film
Company, Hollywood, Cal. Wild West subjects are not desired.
THE FILM ACTOR AND THE UNIFORM.
A humorous incident occurred at the making of "From the
Bottom of Sea," by the Imp Companj', at Newport, R. I.,
when one of the naval officers, coming along the embank-
ment, met Mr. Le Saint made up for the part of a navy
lieutenant. So much did the actor resemble a naval officer
that the real naval officer saluted him as he passed by. Mr.
Le Saint, not knowing what else to do for the moment,
saluted in return. When the naval officer discovered his
mistake, and became somewhat of a laughing stock, he
bellowed with rage and determined that he would take the
matter up with the government at Washington and make
strenuous complaint. But brother officers finally managed
to convince him that after all he was not saluting the man,
but the uniform of the United States Navy, so he let it drop.
A LARGER RELIGIOUS TEST.
Probably the largest effort in the use of moving pictures
in religion is that being put forth by the Bishop of the Falk-
land Islands. It is the Bishop's intention to visit all parts of
Great Britain in the interest of his work with the object of
raising $500,000; he believes the cinematograph can help him
better than any other power. He will show chiefly scenic
pictures, both of travel and in relation to his own immediate
field of labor. This instance is probably unique in that the
highest church dignitary has seen fit to endorse and utilize
the picture as a proper auxiliary to religious effort. The good
Bishop deserves success for his farsightedness in adopting
and appropriating thus early in its history the cinemato-
graph as an aid to Episcopal work.
BRADENBURGH UNDER ARREST.
Information is received from Philadelphia that G. W.
Bradenburgh has been arrested upon the charge of violating
the provisions of the United States Copyright Act covering
motion pictures and that the hearing of the case against him
took place on Friday, Nov. 3rd, before U. S. Commissioner
W. W. Craig, in the Postoffice building, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. Ingvald C. Oes, representative of the Great Northern
Film Company, is one of the complaining witnesses in this
case, together with P. P. Craft, of the Monopol Film Co.,
which has the American rights for the picture in question,
"The Temptations of a Great City."
PICTURES IN TOPEKA CHURCH.
With the announcement that he does not believe in "letting
the devil have too many of the good things," Rev. Robert
Gordon, of the Fir.st Baptist Church, Topeka, Kas., an-
nounces that he will use pictures in his church Sunday even-
ings. The innovation was started off with the Vitagraph
Company's Life of Moses as produced under the direction
of Rev. Madison C. Peters.
MME. JTOURJON ARRIVES.
Mme. Jourjon. wife of President Jourjon, of the Eclair
Company, arrived in New York on October 29 and will
remain with her husband until he returns in January after
completing the organization of the new American branch.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
CHAMPION BASE-BALL PLAYERS BECOME
PICTURE PLAYERS.
Bender, Coombs, Morgan and Oldring Will Appear in a
Thanhouser Comedy.
During tlie Iniig, culd winter months, when baseball is in
cold storage, there will be a small measure of sunshine doled out
in the form of baseball film, and those baseball fans who are
also moving picture fans will not have to starve for baseball
fodder if they will attend closely to the Independent theaters
and watch for the appearance of the Thanhouser baseball picture
which is to be released on Friday, November 24th, and will,
perh.ips, be followed by others of a' like nature.
The Tiianhnuser company, with their customary enterprise,
have secured the services of four of the Philadelphia American
League World Champion baseball stars : Bender, Coombs, Mor-
gan and Oldring. The first three are of the Athletic pitching
staff, and Oldring is the well-known outfielder. The picture
has been named, "The Baseball Bug," a name which seemed to
best suit the diamond stars who .ippeared in it, and which is
well adapted for public advertising. It is a tale of a country
clerk whose mind was more occupied with baseball than it was
with his work at the store. He played a fair game and was coh-
sidered the crack player of the village. He had big league
longings and aspirations and was quite certain that the big
league moguls had overlooked a world-beater in him.
The clerk's wife was ver\- much annoyed by this because it
■wasted his time and he suffered from the craze financially
besides. It happened that "Big Chief" Bender, the Indian pitcher
of the .\thletics, was a distant cousin of hers. To him she
wrote, explaining the situation, and asking him if he could help
to cure her husband of the baseball fever. The result was a
fake letter, purporting to have been sent by "Connie" Mack, and
recognizing the wonderful ability of the country ball-tosser, and
saying that it was his intention to send Messrs. Bender, Coombs,
Morgan and Oldring to the town to take a few lessons in base-
ball from the village wonder. The ball plaj'ers arrived and it
took only one lesson for them to give the ball playing clerk such a
thorough showing up that they cured him of the fever for keeps.
"THE TEMPTATION OF RODNEY VANE" (Kalem).
The slender thread of a love story, spun out under the
above named title of a Kalem picture done by one of the
California companies, does not entirely overshadow a very
interesting pictorial description of the grape growing in-
dustry of Southern California. The picture was taken upon
a ranch where 1400 acres are devoted to vineyards which
yield something like fourteen tons of fruit to the acre. The
picking and grinding of the grapes is shown and govern-
Scene from "The Temptation of Rodney Vane" (Kalem).
ment gaugers and inspectors are seen testing the juice to
determine its character.
Great vats in which the grape juice is stored are seen
in the picture. Rodney Vane's temptation consists in whether
or not he shall drown his supposed rival for the affections
of Millie Waine (Alice Joyce), in one of these vats into
which he has accidentally fallen. But he thinks better of
the plan and assists in pulling the rival out of danger. Later
Vane discovers that he has been mistaken about the rival
and makes up with his girl.
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 1911.
AMERICAN— The 'Jhrce Shell Ciame (W. Dr.) 1000
CHAMPION— Folks of Old Virginia (Dramatic) 950
ECLAIR — Willie Challenges Jim Jackson (Comedy)...
ECLAIR— Life Under the Sea (Educational)
IMP — Waiting at the Church (Comedy) 1000
YANKEE — A Coward's Regeneration (Dramatic)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 1911.
BISON — A Race for a Bride (Dramatic;
POWERS— Mobilization of the American Fleet (Top.)
THANHOUSER— The Missing Heir (Dramatic)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1911.
AMBR'OSIO— Dolly's Doll (Dramatic)
AMBROSIO — Tweedledum's Motor Car (Comedy) ...
CHAMPION— The Moonshiners' Trail (Dramatic) ....
NESTOR — A True Westerner (Dramatic)
RELIANCE — Marriage (Dramatic)
SOLAX — An Interrupted Elopement (Comedy)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER gth, 1911.
AMERICAN — The Mexican (Western Drama) 1000
IMP — The Wife's Awakening (Dramatic) 1000
REX — Saints and Sinners (Dramatic)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER loth, 1911.
BISON — Wennna's Broken Promise (Dramatic)
LUX — Bill Taken for a Ghost (Comedy) 426
LUX — The Diversion of a Nursemaid (Comedy) 495
SOLAX — Grandmother Love (Dramatic)
THANHOUSER— The Last of the Mohicans (Dr.)...
YANKEE— He Didn't Like the Tune (Comedy)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER nth, 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN— A Woman's Wit (Comedy) ...
ITALA — A Victim of Competition
ITALA— The Effect of a Racket (Comedy)
POWERS— For the Tribe (Dramatic)
RELIANCE— The Track Walker (Dramatic)
NESTOR^ — Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds (Com.)
While the love story is not badly told and while Miss
Joyce is just as sweetly simple and unaffected as ever, we
could not suppress the wish that the Kalem Company had
given us a more complete story of the California wine-grow-
ing industry.
A MOVING PICTURE BATTLE.
Many who will read this have witnessed a battle scene on a
moving picture screen, but not many have seen the real action
from which the picture has been made. Mr. Harry Raver, Gen-
eral Manager of the Eclair Film Co., extended an invitation to
the Moving Picture W^orld, to have a representative on hand
for the big battle, which will be a feature scene in "Hands Across
the Sea" the first Eclair release of November 21st. The invita-
tion was accepted by the War correspondent of the "World," who,
with Mr. Brulatour, Mr. Jourjon and Mr. Maresi, officials of the
Eclair Co., took a position of vantage overlooking the battle field.
In front Mr. James Slevin, with two cameramen, was directing
and photographing the efforts of some three hundred men, of
w-hom fifty were mounted, to reproduce that memorable battle
at Trenton, on Christmas morning, in the year 1776.
If you can picture an equally divided armj' of three hundred
men, dressed and armed as were the warriors of revolutionary
days, some with the clothes they wore on their farms, while
others wore uniforms of the then American army, and the
balance dressed in the bright red coats and white hats such as
were worn by the Hessians, all in apparently deadly combat
amid the firing of guns and cannon, and the exploding of bombs,
real infantry and cavalry charges, with men dropping off the
backs of running horses, then you can get a slight idea of the
magnitude of this production.
The selection of types and the costuming of the different
characters, such as George Washington, General Cornwallis,
Major Andre, Mollie Pitcher and "Farmer" Brow^n, whose team
of oxen were pressed into ser\'ice to haul the hea\y cannon over
the rough roads, is a masterful undertaking in itself.
After fighting had ceased, and General Cornwallis' sword
was accepted by General Washington, in surrender, a priest
(W^ill S. Rising), and two acolytes with the war time nurses
(the Misses Dorothy Gibson and Helen Martin), ministered
to the wounded and dying.
A later review of the' finished picture, which is to be a two-
reel release, will be forthcoming in the columns of this paper.
Every true American, or lover of history should insist on
seeing. "Hands Across the Sea," to be released Tuesday, No-
vermer 21st.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
483
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f
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484
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Battle (Dramatic) 1084
KALEM — The Luck of Reckless Reddy (Comedy) ....1000
LUBIN — Aunt Jane's Legacy (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 45 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — The Coquette (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Her Cowboy Lover (Dramatic) 1000
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 1911.
EDISON — A Modern Cinderella (Comedy) 1000
ESSAXAY — He Fought for the U. S. A. (Dramatic) ... 1000
GAUMONT — The Vagabond (Dramatic) 623
GAUMONT — A Trip on a Dirigible Balloon (Scenic).. 331
C. G. P. C. — Uncle's Money (Comedy) 1000
C. G. P. C. — Making Artificial Flowers (Industrial) ...1000
SELIG — Western Hearts (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGR.^PH — Auld Lang Syne (2 reels) (Dramatic) . .2000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1911.
EDISON — Logan's Babies (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE — An Eye for an Eye, or the Last Days of
King Henry III of France (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM — White Brave's Heritage (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— Who Owns the Baby? (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — The Story of the Typewriter (Industrial) ...1000
VITAGRAPH— Arbutus (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER gth, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Trail of Books (Dramatic) 994
ESSANAY — Showing Uncle (Comedy) 400
ESSANAY— Gee Wliiz (Comedy) 100
LUBIN — Jack's Umbrella (Comedy) 1000
MELIES — The Spur of Necessity (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Terms of the Will (American Drama)
PATHE — Review of the Paris Garrison (Military) looo
SELIG— Old Billy (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER loth, 1911.
EDISON — The Black Arrow (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY — The Empty Saddle (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM — The Engineer's Daughter (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— The Bandit's Bride (Dramatic) 738
PATHE— The Astis (Acrobatic) 236
SELIG — Lieut. Grey of the Confederacy (Dramatic) ..1000
VITAGRAPH— Who's Who (Comedy) 1000
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER nth, 1911.
EDISON— Willie Wise and His Motor Boat (Comedy). 650
EDISON — Icebergs off the Coast of Labrador (Scenic). 340
ESSANAY— The Girl Back East (Western Drama) 1000
GAUMONT— The House of Execution (Dramatic) .... 787
GAUMONT — Manresa, a Spanish Town (Scenic) 200
LUBIN — The House that Jack Built (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Love's Renunciation (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH — An Aeroplane Elopement (Com. Dr.) . 1000
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Dooley's Scheme (Comedy) 530
BIOGRAPH— Won Through a Medium (Comedy) .... 467
KALEM — When California Was Won (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — His Chorus Girl Wife (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — Pathe's Weekly No. 46 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — In the Days of Gold (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Suffer Little Children (Dramatic) ....1000
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, 1911.
EDISON — Ludwig from Germany (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY— Hubby's Scheme (Comedy) 1000
G.\UMONT — Jimmie and His Country Uncle (Comedy) 820
GAUMONT— The Outskirts of Paris (Scenic) 164
C. G. P. C. — The Birth of a Flower (Educational) 345
C. G. P. C— Vendetta (Dramatic) 650
SELIG — The Bootlegger (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Girl and the Sheriff (Dramatic) ...1000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 1911.
EDISON— The Living Peach (Comedy) 600
EDISON— The Y. M. C. A., Silver Bay, Lake George,
N. Y. (Educational) 400
ECLIPSE— The Hindu Jewel Mystery (Dramatic) ...1015
KALEM— The Desert Well (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — Some Mother-in-Law (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — A Brother in Arms (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH — Their Charming Mamma (Comedy-Dr.) .1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER i6th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Through Darkened Vales (Dramatic) ... 999
ESSANAY — President Taft at San Francisco (Topical) 1000
LUBIN — A Newsboy's Luck (Dramatic) 1000
MELIES — The Miser Miner (Comedy-Drama) 1000
PATHE — A Western Postmistress ^Dramatic) 1000
SELIG — The New Superintendent (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1911.
EDISON — The Ghost's Warning (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— The Point of View (Comedy)
ESSANAY — Excess Baggage (Comedy) 1000
KALEM— The Fishermaid of Ballydavid (Dramatic) ..1000
C. G. P. C. — The Daughter of the Clown (Dramatic) ... 995
SELIG — A Spanish Wooing (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Little Spy (Dramatic) 1000
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 18th, 1911.
EDISON — The Story of the Indian Lodge (Dramatic) .. looo
ESSANAY— The Cattle Rustler's Father (W. Dr.).... 1000
G.AUMONT— The Reckoning (Dramatic) 875
GAUMONT — A Trip to Saxony (Scenic) 150
LUBIN — A Romance of the 60s (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— The Reporter (Dramatic) 990
VITAGRAPH— Vitagraph Monthlv of Cur. Events (Top.). 1000
PRAISE FOR J. C. DEAGAN.
In conjunction with an article in the Moving Picture World
of October 21, headed "A Little Talk on Vaudeville in Pic-
ture Theaters," mentioning Mr. J. C. Deagan, of Chicago,
manufacturer of musical novelties especially adapted to pic-
ture show work, I can't help but feel it my duty as an ex-
tensive purchaser of Mr. Deagan's instruments and a user
of the same, to boost for him and his wonderful knowledge
of the manufacture of perfectly toned bells. While the article
mentions only the organ chimes as an attraction, I have
found for complete effects on pictures, the Parsifal bells,
marimbaphone, xylophone, electric bells (the greatest draw-
ing card of all) unequaled when it comes to putting on per-
fect effects. I am using all these instruments, as well as
Mr. Deagan's cathedral chimes, in addition to violin, cello,
traps and effects. I have not regretted the expenditure of
several hundred dollars on Deagan instruments, and to
any show that wishes to increase its receipts my advice
will be fewer drum stunts and more attractive music, like
only bells can give, and the crowds will come.
(Signed) S. W. CUMMINGS,
Proprietor Orpheum Theater.
Ft. Worth, Tex.
THE NEW KEYSTONE THEATER, PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
What is considered as one of the finest pieces of archi-
tectural beauty in the theatrical circles, has been erected
on Eleventh Street and Lehigh Avenue. Philadelphia, Pa.
This is the New Keystone Theater, a high-class animated
picture and vaudeville palace, which is under the proprietor-
ship of the well-known Philadelphia picture house magnate,
Mr. J. Fred. Zimmerman.
This new theater has been constructed of iron, steel and
concrete, and is absolutely fireproof throughout. Its
decorations are very gorgeous, the prevailing decorative
colors being of light rose, ivory and gold. The proscenium
arch, which is supported on massive marble columns, con-
tains a gigantic oil painting, twenty feet deep by eighty feet
wide, depicting music and drama. The stage is of vast
dimensions and fitted with the very latest mechanical and
electrical devices and is so thoroughly equipped that the
greatest spectacular productions can be presented at any
desired moment.
The designer and architect of this new structure are the
same persons that planned the Keith theaters and Mr. Zim-
merman's Libertv Theater.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
485
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Correspondents are advised that no attention will be paid inquiries which
do not g'ive the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the question as to whether or not they are married.
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Kany correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
GENE B. LYNCH — It la possible to stage such scenes as vou suggest, but
the studios prefer to make their own production of such stuff as a rule.
(2) Keep away from color effects. (3) The demand varies with the studio.
Comedy is always In demand. Send your address. You overlooked this.
J. M. M. — Miss Jnlla M. Taylor was the Thanhon»er Juliet In "Romeo
and Juliet."
G. H. — .Mrs. Mary Maurice, of the Vitagraph, is no relation to Maurice
Costello. (2) We do not know what Mr. Leonard Is doing at present.
(3) The picture showing the motion picture players all In one large
dressing room was picture license. Large rooms are provided for the extra
people but the acting members are assigned two to six to the room ac-
cording to Its size. Many of the rooms are very tastefully fitted up.
F. T. F. — We cannot, in this space, give full directions for writing photo-
play scenarios, but they should be short and concise, giving only the lead-
ing action. Write to the Lubin, Vitagraph or Essanay companies for their
instruction sheets. They will be sent free it you enclose an envelope
stamped and addressed to yourself. If you want more complete Information,
obtain the series of eight articles on "The Technique of the Photoplay,"
which ran in The Moving Picture World from July 22 to September 9th,
Inclusive. They will presently be republished in book form. Better have
the stories typewritten, as your handwriting Is not sufficiently legible.
MBS. J. T. — We note your lengthy communication. We quite agree with
you as to Miss Lawrence's cleverness, but surely you will allow that other
players are also clever.
C. H. — We're glad to know that you read this paper with such interest,
but how is it that you've missed the repeated explanation of this very
point? Here's the way It happened: .Mr. Johnson was originally with the
Blograph. subsequently he went to the Reliance and from there to the Lubin
studio. He is at present with the Lubin company, and with no apparent
Intention of leaving, but that does not prevent the Reliance company
from having negatives made while he was with them, and releasing prints
a year after his connection with the company ceased. It Is quite possible
to see him under all three trade marks, though the old Blographs are
wearing out.
ENTHUSIASTIC INDEPENDENT GIRL.— The Bison has not replied to your
question, but the Reliance company advises us that Walter Miller occasion-
ally played leads opposite to Miss Leonard. He is not now with the com-
pany and there is no advice as to his engagement elsewhere. When Bison
wakes up we'll answer about the little Indian girl.
E. L. C. — The Kalem company advises us that Miss Ruth Roland Is still
posing with their Los Angeles company.
E, M, B. — Miss Hazel Neason played the Princess In the I. M. P. "The
Garden of Fate." She Is now a member of the Vitagraph forces.
P. G. E. — Hobart Bosworth had the title role in the Selig ",Tohn Oak-
hurst, Gambler,"
E, A. S, — We have no recent information as to Master Pickford, but
presume that he will play either with the Majestic or the Vitagraph, since
Miss Mary Pickford is with the Majestic and her sister. Lottie, is with the
Vitagraph. (2) Jack Standing played the lead in Lubln's "The Easterner's
Sacrifice." f3) Miss Eleanor Caines posed for a number of the early Lubin
Westerns. She has gone hack to the dramatic stage, according to the most
recent information at hand. (4) Tom J. Cnrrigan was Henriette's lover in
Selig's "The Two Orphans." (5) He has left.
S. R. K. — Miss Flora Foster was the boy David in the first reel of the
Thanlionser David Copperfleld series. (2) Francis Busnman and Dorothy
Phillips. (3) We do not know. Watch the news columns. (4) We believe
not. i.T) .\nswers about Biograph players arc barred
M. T. C. — Mrs. Clarke of the Colleen Bawn cast, is the mother of Jack J.
Clarke. (2) Leslie Bassett has been coniiPclod with the Reliance company,
but his present whereabouts are not known.
H. W. H. — il) Miss Katliryn Williams jihiyed the part. (4) The company
headquarters is in Los Angeles, where tliere is a permanent studio, but
with that point as a base they work the entire Western country as the
scripts in hand may require. Your other questions have been referred.
Watch this column.
B, C. — It Is useless to copyright a scenario, although it can be done b.v
following the Instructions laid down In these columns by George RockhlU
Craw. A more' effpctive redress lies in common law if you have grounds
for any action at nil.
DEN. — Ow»en .Martin was the Parson In "The Parson and the Bully." made
by Nestor. (2) Mabel Normand played Plcclola In the Vitagraph picture of
that title.
S. C. D. — Frank Crane Is no longer with the Tliaiihouser company, but with
the Lnbln forces.
N. P. E. — ^The Erilson company maintains no permanent Western company.
All companies are >peraled from the home studio In Bedford Park. New York
City, but field co upanles are sent out from there covering different parts
of the country, i^crlpts should be addressed 2S26 Decatur .\venue. New
;• York City, and rot to the Orange offices.
in^R. E. A — Lo" ks to us as though you had the Vitagraph Capt. Barnacle
fecjd r),leCtS?"^^' confounded. Van Dyke Brooke Is the former and William
yt- "rioicran'"^ **^ '^'^^^ Edith Halleren ami William Humphrey were the
ivir. uccigdiisfp i,| (|,g s„ine .ompany's "Forgotten." (."ii The question is
traps and effe
several hundr*' '^"^ effect in the Edison "Leaves of a Romance" was
inv shrwir tha'^ ^^ Inserting a cutont between lens and film, while the
•11 u e •^"'^'^ taken or l.y using the same In the printing machine.
Will be fewer dor stndlo expeHcnce Is required of all picture players
only bells can grannot state experience It is useless to waste your time.
»rs are available for the camera stage. There Is no
of.
■»nce Lawrence and .\rthur JoTinson had the leads in
Ward."
'W, H. K. — Scenarios Intended for the Pathe company Bbonld be addressed
to the studio at 1 Congress Street, Jersey City Heights, N. J., and not to
the main 'office.
D. S. T. — May Hotley was the Mother and Elsie Glynn the girl In Lubln's
"A Question of Modesty." (2) See reply to K. A. S.
NOVICE. — George Monroe has not played In pictures. John Bunny plays
the parts In the Vitagraph productions that you ascribe to him. t2) We
cannot place the player through your meagre description. The company has
four leading men,
'7, P, S. — When films are sent to countries not using our language, the
titles and letters are translated Into the tongue of the country to which they
are sent. Some companies regularly furnish leaders and letters In French,
German, Italian, Spanish and Russian. This Is a simple matter since the
film Is not continuous as you seem to think, but made up of the various
scenes and Inserts cemented together. For foreign use It Is easy to sub-
stitute the proper leader for the strip In English. (2) Most of the Pathe
films now seen are made In America, either In Jersey City or California.
All prints are made In the laboratories in Bound Brook, N. J., the French
subjects being sent over In negative. (3) Gaumont and Urban-Eclipse films
are printed abroad and sent over here complete. (4) The Pathe films are
not colored by band, but by means of stencils. The process is too elaborate
to be described In detail here.
T. P. 0. — Warren Kerrigan has the lead in the American's "The Ranch-
man's Nerve." (2) Robert Gaylord was the blacksmith In Vitagraph's "A
Republican Marriage." (3) We know more pleasant ways of getting Into
trouble than asking a lady her age. Yon do it. (4) A letter to the studio
will reach the player.
F. L. A. — You can get film service from $50 a week up. The rental of
a house depends upon Its size and location. The higher rent may often be
an economy. There are a number of patent screens, but we cannot insti-
tute comparisons. The same applies to machines. Why not bunt up some
exhibitor In your territory — but not too near your planned location — and
have a chat with him.
L. B. R. — Jack Standing had the lead In the Lubin "Bescned In Time."
(2) George Reehra was the bar-keeper In "The Human Torpedo." The pugi-
list who looked the part In the same reel has a mighty good ring record.
(3) We do not know how many reels will constitute the Edison historical
series. The last was Number 6.
A NEW EXCHANGE FOR CLEVELAND, OHIO.
Messrs. Mandelbaum and Newman, of the newly incor-
porated Feature and Educational Film Company, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, are in New York for a two weeks' stay, looking
over the ground for feature productions.
Mr. E. Mandelbaum, president of the new company, closed
a deal with the Eclair Companj-, to take over the American
rights of "Zigomar," a French romance in three reels, which
will materially strengthen the stock of Feature subjects
already purchased by the Feature and Educational Film
Company.
Mr. Mandelbaum was the first exchange man to put in
his order for two prints (4 reels) of Eclair's first release,
"Hands Across the Sea."
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NOT ALL "YELLOW."
In striking contrast t<> the hy>tcrii-al, unfounded an<l now
repudiated attaik upon tin- motion picture theaters of Minne-
apolis by the .\linneapo!i> Trilmnc. the Moving Picture World
is pleased to Rive space to the following editorial printer in
the Ohio State Journal, of Columous, Ohio:
"Going to Extremes.
"How easy it is for rciornuT> t" go to extremes, and
h'>w unfortunate is the etTect of that extravagance. Picture
>hows, for instance, we have recently heard denounced with-
mit reserve. The wIujIc art of cinematograph production is
hurled to perdition because some evil ha* been promoted by
it. Hy the same process of reasoning, one might denounce
the telephone, the automobile, the aeroplane, and all other
inventions and devices for human comfort and efficiency.
That which helps the good may also help the evil; use may
become abuse. It would be the utmost folly to renounce
that which is in itself good because it is put to evil uses. The
only wisdom is in the rescue of good things from misuse.
"Indiscriminate denunciation of moving pictures is so
narrow as to hurt the cause which it is meant to help. Thou-
sands of people who ha\c found good in the films will be
resentful and even critical of the general cause of which the
denunciation is a part. They will refuse to draw the line
against moving pictures as such because a few of them
have been of doubtful or even harmful intlucncc for they
kno»v fhT reform is possible. We believe it was Mr. Edison
who said thai in the next ten years moving pictures would
be a valuable adjunct of every schoolroom, and even now
they have found their way occasionally into the churches.
"The need is for reformers who are able to draw the line
right — with all the good on one side and all the bad on the
, other, and with none of the good thrown away because it
has sometimes been used for evil purposes or to evil effect."
RICHARD R. NEHLS.
Richard R. Nehls. long and favorably known to the motion
picture industry, has joined the forces of the American
Film Manufacturing Company. He takes the place made
vacant by the resignation of A. M. Kennedy.
Mr. Xehls has enjoyed a large and varied experience in
the motion picture trade. His first acquaintance with motion
pictures dates back some twelve years when the business
was still in its infancy. .\t that time he had charge of the
motion picture mail order business of Montgomery. Ward
& Co. More recently Mr. Xehls was in the importing de-
partment of a large Chicago film company, where his duties
as tilm buyer afforded an extraordinary opportunity to acquire
knowledge of the trade.
He is a native Chicagoan. having been born in that city
in 1875. and was given every opportunity in the way of
an education, receiving his early training from private in-
structors and afterward spending three years in Concordia
College. Milwaukee. Wis. In addition he possesses an ex-
cellent training in business management and can qualify as
electrical engmcer. He was for some years the executive
head of a prosperous business of his own.
Iriends of Mr. Nehls will be glad to hear of his new con-
nection. His wide knowledge of the business, his large
circle of friends, coupled with his natural aggressiveness and
keen business insight, promise more and better things for
the .American.
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.
l\ ntributors to the Moving Picture World are requested
to bo brief and to the point. .-Xn ordinary article or com-
runiicaTion should not exceed 500 word.-.. It is suggested
that all contributors use the typewriter or take pains to
write legibly. We will not be responsible for manuscripts,
photographs, etc., and to make sure of their return sufficient
posta;.e must be enclosed. We welcome suitable contribu-
tions at all times, but ask you not to write unless you h.ive
something to say.— Editors. Moving Picture World.
.\rticles of incorporation of the Princess Theater Circuit
Co.. of St. Cloud. Minn., capitalized at $25,000. have been
filed. This company will operate a circuit of picture houses
in Minnesota towns and others in Northwestern cities. The
officers of the new company are F. E. Nemic, president;
F. A. Nemic. vice-president, and L. P. Haarman, secretary
and treasurer.
* « *
John C. Hemment. the well known photographer, has re-
turned from Africa where he went with ^Ir. Paul Kainey
on a big game hunting expedition. Mr. Hemment speaks
of several hairbreadth escape- .mu tells of taking a head-on
charge of an enraged lioness, winch lie thinks will be one
of the mo»l iliril'mg and dan ■''■,, n^ ],i..,-.-, i,i ( uiirr i v^ork
ever done.
Preparations arc under way fur organuing ihc M-xicin
Historic Records Association, which is to have as its object
the obtaining and preservation of photographs, moving pic-
ture films and phonograph records of anything now in being
that is likely to he of historic interest to coming generations.
It is the hope of the founders that in time fireproof build-
ings will be provided for proper storage by the various
states and the federal government. For the present ar-
rangements have been made for the housing of records in
the New York Public Library.
Letters to the Editor.
TH£ FLAG QUESTIOH.
0(Uwa. Ocl. 20. Itni.
To tin- f..m"r ■•f .Movmi; I'liturc WorM
Dear Sir: — Ic nai witli (reat [ilfuauri. Ibat I read "FarU aod CommenU,"
Vol. 10, No. 4, of the .MuvluK IMcture World.
Never lias an.vthlDg lili nie no forr-IMy, and I l>eUeTe I am apeaklo^ for
ninety |ier oeut of Canaillan exlilldl'if", n" did your article on the American
UaK Id the Canadian theaters, i iiiu eind to ae« that while yur paiier la
entirely American In n't imbllcatlon, that yuu hare tlioUKbia of the future.
Cnnida la not the llillv country that i>he waa auine yearn aj(u She haa
grown, and It will not Ih> many yenra liefnre the Canadian market for moTinx
pictures will he Jnsi b« larice a* any other country In the world. ThU
HKltBlloD agalnat the .Vmerlcan Hag Itelng uaed ao mucb In the Canadian
theaters baa been going on fi.r aoine time and the maoufactnrera not a«*lng
that It would harm, lncrcB««'d their outiiul of American flag picture*. We
|)eople In Caiindn ilo not exiiect to we cpl»odea of the CItII War with Ibe
HrltlHh tlag pn-doiulnatlng. Such a picture would not only be kIDt. hat
ridlcnioua, Imt we certainly do not like to see the flag that ». ' ' .-ht
for, the ling that we take off our hala to and cheer for, t- m
and the Stars and Stripes run up, making a bero of tbe Au.- . er.
and a hlackijiinril of the Itrltlsh. An I aay, the i^Hiple of Caimi.T Mo ■jijject
to having these picture* shown, especially in Canadian theaters.
The manuf.icturer uses the Hag every chance he gets. One pletur*. with-
out mentioning the make. was. where two children were wrecked on a tropical
Island, which they afterward found was Inhabited by savages, who numliereil
up Into the hundred. The bottle which had In^n thrown from the wreck
was picked up by an American sailor, and, of conrse. a rescuing psrty starts
out, which consists. If I remember rightly, of an olBcer and six men. Tbe
ridiculous part of the picture was that Ave of the men carried guns to
fight the savages, and the oth?r man carried a great big dag. Whatever
they could do against tbe savages with the flag was more than I was able
to fathom. The picture was a line picture, but that one little spot Sfolled
It for tbe Canadian market.
I do not wish to take up any more of your valuable time, only to thank
you for the manner In which you have taken up tlie matter, and 1 am sore
that we Canadian exhibitors are just as nnilons to uplift tbe moving picture
business as are our American brothers. In order to do this we will have to
have pictures that our people do i>ot condemn. It has become so bad i>ow
In Ontario that every picture that has the American flag Is turned down.
Tbe Instance above that I wrote atx>ut would mean a good picture lost on
account of a little Judgment not being used.
Kustnesa In my town is excepttonslly good, getting better prices and
bigger crowds than any season l>efore. The people are clamoring for the
good stuff, like "Enoch Arden," "David Copperfleld." "Two Orphans," etc.
Throughout your columns we resd aboni different cities and what they •re
doing, but never much about the country to the North of yon. so I tske this
opiMirtunlty of Inviting your representative to visit the capllaJ. where. I
think. I will be able to show bim some of tbe nicest little plcttire booaes
and the best projection that he would care to look at. Onr motto op here la
not 'how much" but "how good."
Wishing you and the World success, tielleve me. Yours very tnily
KEN E. FINI.AY.
TOtJCHINO OM S-REEL SPECIALS.
Braaklyo. Oct 24, 1»II.
Editor the Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir: — Every word of your srticle "Do tx>nger Films Make Better
Shows?" has l)een relished by me as a most timely and Important eootrlbu-
llon to the Industry we are Interested In.
To be alert to the demands of tbe public, to praise worthy cKorta lo oar
Hoe. and to condemn the bad. Is evidently ymir earnest desire and aim. thiu
contributing Immen-^ly toward tbe value of the Movioft Piotore World as
most liu|>ortant factor to ALL concerned In the passage of tbe film.
As to the character of these subjects, this Is conclusive — the play, tbe
acting, and scenery, must l>e of a high order. One can readily for«»ee disaster
should an attempt be made to deal as lightly with the 3reel sub>ect as do
some the one-subject reel, and the General Film Co. woold act wisely to
endeavor to eliminate the Junk, for the reason that It cannot be recko«>ed a
valuable asset to the stock of tbe exchange, for this stock does Del even
repres.>nt present dem.ands — much less the demands of the future — to n»e a
buslnes term, It's dead stock.
You sre. I presume. Inclined to en-onrage the relea.se of 2 or .Vreel
subjects on the same date. As to thl«. I must sgain consider the woes of
the exchange man who Is forced to purchase 2 extra reels In the week
besides tbe regular releases, and. In order to overcome this hardship, must
make an extra charge for same, and so offer the feature to anyot>e on
his liooks. Now, "here's the rub." If 1 sm s flrst-class exhibitor, knowing
the full value of tbe coming feature, and spending time and money Id proper
advertising, etc., the slouohy exIlMtor. hnvlnc cheaper service near by (not
referring to any one la particular*, .^.mi"" fnrwnr^ with this very feature
a day ahead. I would, therefore. :!d be more advan-
tageous to all concerned of the pr 't on releasing tbe
.Creels in one day. Neither the o\ .tor would then be
burdened. The reels would then N' ni«-inni.>.-. ao-^riing to the kind of
.service one has contracted for. For lnstani~e, an exhibitor Dslng a 10.-15,-25
day service, vronld be entitled to the festure at about 15 dajrs after release,
while my neighbor, on the other band, using cheaper service, would oot
l>e entitled to same until some later date, there wonid then t>e more valoe
to the higher priced service. I am. vonrs respe.'tfullT.
L. OEBUAIN.
488
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Song Slide Releases.
A. L. Simpson, Inc.
"Boot Black Rag"— Pub. by Song Writers' Music Pub. Co.
"Heart of Gold" — Pub. by Simpson.
"Bring Me Your Message of Love, White Dove" — Pub.
by J. Fred Helf Co.
"Sailor Boy, My Sailor Boy" — Pub. by Simpson.
"Lapland"— Pub. by Song Writers' Music Pub. Co.
"When She's Old Enough to Marry"— Pub. by F. B. Havi-
land.
"Skipper Susie Greene" — Pub. by Walter Jacobs.
Scott & Van Altena.
"College Rag" — Pub by York Music Co.
"Let Me Glance at Dear Old Ireland Once Again" — Pub.
by Joseph Morris.
"If You Were Mine" — Pub. by Ted Schneider.
"Everybody Has a Key That Opens Someone's Heart" —
Pub. by H. A. Weymann & Sons.
"Beautiful Love"— Pub. by J. Fred Helf Pub. Co.
"Alexander's Ragtime Band"— Pub. by Ted Snyder.
"Knock Wood" — Pub. by Harry Von Tilzer.
"Good-Night, Mr. Moon"— Pub. by York Music Co.
"When Broadway Was a Pasture" — Pub. by Leo Feist.
"Lovie Dear" — Pub. by Rogers Bros. Music Co.
"I Like the Hat, I Like the Dress, and 1 Like the Girl
That's In It"— Pub. by J. W. Stern & Co.
"When the Dew Is on the Rose" — Pub. by J. H. Remick.
"The Old Love Still Lingers" — Pub. by Up-to-Date Music
Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
Excelsior Slide Co.
"You Got Me Guessing" — Pub. by N. B. Heins.
"Love" — Pub. by M. Witmark & Sons.
"I Want You"— Pub. by Head Pub. Co.
"Someone Dreams of Someone" — Pub. by Beets Binner.
"Cunning" — Pub. by N. B. Heins.
"Can't Live Without a Girl" — Pub. by Laemmie Music
Pub. Co.
"Light Up Your Face With a Smile" — Pub. by Gus
Edwards.
"Peaches" — Pub. by Jos. Morris.
"Without You the World Don't Seem the Same" — Pub. by
Head Music Pub. Co.
"Soul of Love"— Pub. by Blood, Koehler & Co.
"Don't Tease" — Jos. W. Stern & Co.
DeWitt C. Wheeler.
"Grieving" — Pub. by F. A. Mills.
"On the B. A. R."— Pub. by Jos. N. Stern.
"Silver Threads Among the Gold" — Pub. by Hamilton S.
Gordon.
Levi Co., Inc.
"When You Are in Love with Someone That's Not in
Love with You" — Shapiro Pub. Co.
"Your Own Dear Kids" — Shapiro Pub. Co.
"Everybody Holds the Kej^ That Opens Someone's
Heart" — Pub. by H. A. Weymann & Sons.
"Mary Was My Mother's Name" — Pub. by Carl Laemmie
Music Co.
Louis A. Moran
Moving Picture Harvey
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AN INTERRUPTED ELOPEMENT
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GRANDMOTHER LOVE
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GAUMONT.
JIMMIE AND HIS COUNTRY XTNCLE (Nov.
14), — Tbe uncle. linrliiK a visit at .Iimnik''8 lioine,
meets and falls deeply in lure with a liandsome
widow, who Is also a guest of Jlramle's parents.
The youngster perceives his uncle's Infatuation
and realizes that his relative Is too rusiic in ap-
pearance to attract the discerning lady.
Jlmmle now takes his uncle into training, and
after teaching him how to nialte himself look at-
tractive, gives hira lessons In the best manner
of winning a wife.
Needless to say, his methods prove successful
when the uncle, prompted by Jlmmle. Anally pro-
poses to the widow.
THE OUTSKIRTS OF PARIS or A TRIP ON
THE MARNE FRO^ CRETEIL TO SAINT MAUR
<Nov. 14). — A delightful series of views taken on
the river Marne, between Cretell and Saint Maur,
on the outskirts of Paris.
This remarkably picturesque stream is strongly
Interesting, and the excjulslte views, rendered as
they are In natural colors, make tills one of the
most charming scenic films we have yet Issued.
THE RECKONING (Nov. 18). — Fortune does not
favor old William at cards, and he loses heavily.
Dnable to pay his debt otherwise, he gives his
daughter In marriage to his creditor and she, al-
though loving another, resign herself to her fate.
One day she happens to meet her former ad-
mirer who, unconscious of the fact that he is
being watched, declares his love once more.
Later the successful suitor hires his unsuspect-
ing rival to go on a long cruise. While out alone
upon the sea, they have a final reckoning.
ECLIPSE.
THE HINDU JEWEL MYSTERY (Nov. 15).—
The sacred Jewel is stolen from the forehead of
a Hindu idol by Major Herncastie, a British sol-
dier— Is traced to England by the priests, who
TOW to recover it — comes into the hands of Rachel,
the Major's niece, but almost inimedlatcly dis-
appears mysteriously — Is found only after a long
search, In which the priests and able detectives
nnlte.
After having caused many thrilling episodes, it
Is finally recovered and turned over to the Illndus.
SELIG.
nr THE DAYS OF GOLD (Nov. 13).— The Lopez
family Is attacked by Indians and are ail killed,
excepting Juanlta and her mother. Juanlta hears
the shooting, sees the Indians attack her home,
and carry off her mother. She decides slie would
be safer dressed as a boy, so she dons her brother's
clothes, and cuts her hair off. Then tries to reach
shelter. Dick Harding, a Western cowboy, comes
suddenly upon Juanlta. She tries to explain to
him. but he does not understand Spanish, so she
finally makes herself understood l)y gesticulations.
He places her behind him on his horse, and gallops
off just as the Indians dash up. After a hard ride,
they outdistance the red men and reach the camp.
The sheriff, Dick and cowboys pursue the Indians,
and come upon them as they are in the act of
burning Mother Lopez at the stake. A short fight
and the Indians are defeated, but too late, as the
mother is already dead. Harding then takes Juan-
lta to his cabin, thinking she Is a boy. They be
come very much attached to each other. Dick
turns miner, and one day makes a lucky strike.
Later on he learns that Juanlta Is a girl and real-
izing that he loves her. Induces her to marry him.
THE BOOTLEGGER (Nov. 14). — The government
has long liad very stringent laws against the sell-
ing of spiritous lli;uors to the Indians. This traf-
fic is known as "l)00llegglng."
When Sergt. Hunt, of the Sth Cavalry, stationed
at old Fort Whipple, in southern .\rlzona. found
a drunken Apache, with a tell-tale flask, he re-
ported at once to Col. Moberlyn, who ordered Capt.
Frazler with a detachment, to find the bootlegging
miscreant. The captain galloped away to tbe near-
est ranch house, where lived Jim Kancher, his
wife, and daughter, and Romero, a half-breed fore-
man, whom the captain suspected. The troopers
look up quarters In the barn on the hay. Romero
saw he was suspected. He escaped, mounted bis
horse, met the Apache band, and made a night
attack on the ranch, murdering the troopers as
they slept and firing the house, to which tbe ser-
geant had escaped.
Jim bethought him of an old subterranean pas-
sage, dug to tbe river bank and by this means
made their way to the fort. Romero rode to the
colonel to exculpate himself, and tell how he had
fought with tbe whites. When the captain arrived,
and confronted him, tbe bootlegger made a dash
for his horse. He was followed by the captain,
who held tbe bridle until assistance came, and
the bootlegger was given very short shrift for
his crime.
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT (Nov. 16).—
James Morley, superintendent of the Crown Hill
oil refinery. Is unable to cope with the rough ele-
ment In the works. Jack Hartway asks for a^
position, and Mr. Hastings discharges Morley.
Hartway Is duly Installed as the new superintend-
ent, and his first act Is to put up a sign that
Rooney, the bully, has formerly resented. Kooney
tears the sign down, goes to the office to confront
Hartway, Is knocked down, and Is made to nail
the sign up again. But Rooney swears revenge,
and sends bis tool. Old Grogan, to Hartway with
a note, telling him to leave town In twenty-four
hours. Hartway only laughs at the implied threat,
and answers that they can go "as far as they like."
Tliey plan to have Old Grogan fire the works.
Hartway has met Hastlng's daughter and fallen
in love with her. He is spending the evening
with her, when he hears ;hat the plant Is on Are.
Hartway rushes away. He finds Rooney In a sa-
loon, acuses him of the crime, and Roone.v tries
to escape, but Is overtaken by Hartway and given
a thrashing. Jack is about to be knocked down by
two of Rooney's gang, when Mabel, who lias seen
the fight, shoots one of them. They get away, but
Rooney Is arrested and sentenced to prison.
A SPANISH WOOING (Nov. 17).— Don Rafael
de Ortega first sees Josefa de Landay Escandon
while that young lady is walking In the park with
her duenna. One look into her eyes, and he Is
re.solTed to marry her, despite the feud of long
standing between their families. The duenna meets
a friend, and Don Rafael steals the moment to
speak to Josefa.
Don Rafael pours out his love in music and song.
Josefa throws him a rose. Don Rafael finally re-
solves to dare all. confronts Don Patricio in his
study, with a request for Josefa's hand. Don Pa-
tricio rages and storms, and with the arrival of
Don Jose, whom Don Patricio has chosen for
.Josefa, is ordered from the house.
In lienor of the engagement of Josefa and Don
.lose, Don Patricio gives a masked ball. Don Ra-
fael has crept in masked as a gypsy and makes
himself known to Josefa, and she promises to
meet hira at dawn and leave with him.
So after the ball. Josefa very cautiously sallies
forth to meet her lover. Her duenna has missed
her and speedily gives the alarm, and Don Patricio,
Don .lose and several other gentlemen, start m
pursuit.
The two lovers succeed in reaching tbe church,
wliere a good Padre performs the marriage. And
so Don Patricio loses a daughter and Don Jose a
bride.
ESSANAY.
HUBBY'S SCHEME (Nov, 14),— The boys want
Simp to take a trip with them, but he fears his
wife's objections. These, however, are circum-
vented, when a doctor, who Is to be one of the
party, pronounces Simp an Invalid and argues that
he must have a change of climate. Arrived at the
resort. Simp has a great time until the clerk gets
the letters mixed. WIfey soon scents something
wrong, and hurrying to the resort, finds her lesser
half having a rollicking good time, wnen he has
written her he has been in bed nearly all the time.
PRESIDENT TAFT AT SAN FRANCISCO (Nov.
16). — Tlie genial Taft smile appears abundantly In
this excellent topical picture. The occasion Is the
ground-breaking for the Panama Pacific Interna-
tional Exposition at San Francisco in 1915, cele-
brating the opening to commerce of the Panama
canal. The picture includes, besides close up views
of Taft turning the first shovel of dirt, excellent
views of San Francisco, after the earthquake and
at the present time, and of state and national
notables of Importance. Madam Lillian Nordica
closes the ceremonies by singing the national
anthem.
THE POINT OF VIEW (Nov. 17).— This photo-
play shows how happiness and joy are reflected
and handed from one to another, beglnnlnng with
the boss of a big business to the small clerk, the
small clerk's wife, the small clerk's wife's cook,
and even to the small clerk's wife's cook's bean. Big
Bill, the cop. It likewise shows up the other side of
life, that of gloom.
EXCESS BAGGAGE (Nov. 17),— Our liero in this
photoplay has a motlier-ln-Iaw. When he orders
her out of the house and she refuses to go, he
smashes her trunk. After this he goes out and
visits a place where they dispense free lunch. Be
succeeds In drowning his troubles but becoming
very sleepy, he falls into a trunk in front of a
furniture store and goes to sleep. The trunk Is
purchased by bis wife and sent to her mother's
ijonie. What happens to our hero is a caution.
THE CATTLE BUSTLER'S FATHER (Nov. 18).—
Jim I'rltchard. the wortliless wm of a Western
ranchman. Is appealed to by his father to mend
bis ways. One night Jim returns from the
gambling hall in desperate straits. Attempting to
steal money from his father's strong box, he is
caught by tbe old man, who again begs him to
reform. In spite of all this, Jim plans another
crooked enterprise — that of cattle stealing. How-
ever, be fails and Is tracked to his father's ranch.
The outraged old gentleman, having given up all
hope of making a man of the worthless moral
wreck, turns him over to the sheriff and bis posse.
Not until then, however, does the boy realize how
much the old man has suffered, when bitterly re-
pentant he falls on his knees and begs bis father's
pardon. Then, with a lighter heart, be turns to
pay the penalty of his crimes.
LUBIN.
HIS CHORUS GIRL WIFE (Nov. 13).— Oliver
Brompton was the son of a millionaire. At a late
supper one evening. Oliver fell deeply In love with
Sybil Sanford, a modest and retiring chorus girl.
He proposed to her and they were married. When
Oliver took his bride home, his father and mother
refused to receive her.
Cast off by his wealthy father, the young couple
secured rooms and went to housekeeping. Oliver
was unable to get work. It happened one day when
they were almost at the lowest ebb of their for-
tunes, that Oliver's father called. Sybil was alone.
Oliver's father came right to business. He offered
her a large sum of money if she would renounce
his son. She promptly refused and Mr. Brompton
went home and told his wife what had happened.
This raised Sybil In their estimation and Mrs.
Brompton asked to be taken to see her.
She noted the cleanliness of the humble apart-
ment and their scant but appetizing meal. The
junior Bromptons asked the senior Bromptons to
join them, which they did and the family was
once more united.
SOME MOTHER-IN-LAW (Nov. 16.)— WilUs
Daley loved Elizabeth Diamond. Often he told
her he wonld go through fire and water for her
sake, or brave death in its most terrifying forms,
but he could not stand her mother.
Mrs. Diamond advised Elizabeth to marry him.
Mrs. Diamond also sent her portrait to the happy
pair. Oh. that picture!
Young Diamond fell for the charms of a lady
that he met one day and took her to lunch. She
was really charming. Later he discovered that
the lovely lady was none other than his dreaded
mother-in-law, and that the picture was a joke.
A NEWSBOY'S LUCK (Nov. 16).— Turned out of
his home by his drunken father. Joe found shelter
In a newsboy's home. One day while selling papers
on the street, he saw a moving picture company
rehearsing a scene that re<)ulred a newsboy. Joe
was drafted for the job and did his part with
such ability that the director asked him to call
at the studio.
On Joe's way home he was run over by an auto-
mobile and taken to the hospital. It took him
six months to recover. During that time his father
had died and his mother bad secured a position as
governess in a wealthy family.
Unable to find his mother at his old home, Joe
remembered the kind director and went to the
studio, where he was welcomed and given a po-
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One day the company secured permission to take
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Wblle tbey were taking a scene an elderly lady
rustled up and clasiied Joe In ber arms. It was
his incitlier. Tims bupplly reunited they set up
their ilttic lioinc.
A ROMANCE OF THE 60S (Nov. 18).— Walter
Rodgers, a Norllicrner. was eiiKai;ed to marry
Cora Fletcher, daujiliter of a Soutliern colonel. A
lawn fete was in full swing at ber home when word
came of the Uring on Fort Suinpter. An exceeding-
ly dramatic scene followed in which the Colonel
swore eternal allegiance to the Southern cause, fol-
lowed enthusiastically by all the guests, with the
single exception of Walter, %vho declared for the
North tliough it cost him bis sweetheart. lie bade
Cora an affectionate farewell and went to serve
bis country.
Two years later' Walter's troop of cavalry took
up its quarters at the Fletcher home iu spite of
the protests of Walter, who tried to have the men
quartered somewhere else.
Willie they were there the Colonel became very
offoiislve in his attentions to the lieautlful Cora.
Walter was unable to stand it any longer and
knocked his captain down, a most serious olTeuse.
'He was promptly arrested, court-martialed and
sentenced to death.
Seeing her lover about to be snatched away from
her forever, Cora determined to save him. After
a wild night ride, she reached a place where
President Lincoln was. Her plea with that man
of tenderness and mercy was succes.sful. She se-
cured tiie pardon and brought it back just in time
to save Walter's life.
EDISON.
LUDWIG FROM GERMANY (Nov. 14).— Ludwig
Heinz, a young tiorman, bids liis father, a musi-
cian, and Theresa, bis sweetlienrt, a fond farewell
before he departs for America, where he makes
a fortune. Owing to his inability to speak English
he becomes the target for practical jokers, who
play all kinds of tricks on him. In tlie midst of
one of these escapades be meets a fellow country-
man, Herman Schmidt, the butcher, who gives him
employment In the meat market. .\11 is Joy with
him until one of the letters he has written to
Theresa comes back to him marked, "whereabouts
unknown." He is grlef-strlcken.
^r^. Heinz and Theresa, shortly after Ludwig's
departure, left Germany to go in search of him.
After a year of hard work Ludwig becomes owner
of the meat market. When be is In a despondent
mood be plays on his clarionet, the screeching noise
of which causes two butcher boys to Insert an ad-
vertisement iu the daily papers to the effect that
rauslcal Instruments are wanted at the meat market.
The result is that Ludwig is overrun with all kinds
of people willing to sell their instruments, among
wliom are Theresa and liis father, who are now
poverty-stricken. Thus, they are re-unlted.
THE LIVING PEACH (Nov. 15).— Fresh air being
ordered by the family physician, a young man
takes his infirm father to the country, where he
engages a furnished cottage next door to .Tudge
Porter, nlio is the owner. It so happens that the
young man and the Judge's beautiful daughter were
schoolmates and their renewed friendship soon de-
velopes into love, much to the judge's displeasure.
The courtship continues nevertheless, and the lovers
are frequently seen under a large peach tree, which
grows between the two houses. As the judge
prizes the tree very highly, bis anger Is thoroughly
aroused when he catches the young man plucking
the fmlt and a warm dispute follows. Later,
however, the judge relents and writes a note of
apology, regretting his outburst of anger, and also
stating that the young man Is welcome to anything
that falls on bis side of the fence. These last
words are the means of bringing the lovers to-
gether, for when the young lady falls on the other
side of the fence in an attempt to pluck some
peaches, the young man promptly picks her up.
claiming her as bis own. and proving his claim by
the judge's own handwriting. The jlidge sees
the point and gives them his blessing.
THE TOTING MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
(Silver Bay, Lake George, N. Y., August 1911 — Nov.
15). — The demand for trained leaders In the Young
Men's Cliristian .\ssociatIons has been so great
that the Training Schools in Cliicago and Springfield
have lieen unable to supply the demand, and Sum-
mer Schools have been established in various parts
of the country. Tlie one at Silver Bay on Lake
George, N. Y., Is the subject of this sketch, and
this represents a typical day at the Summer School.
■The first scene shows the men going to breakfast,
a scene from the kitchen, then their leaving the
chapel exercises, then clases in gymnastics, an ex-
hibition of life-saving by Mr. George H. Corsan.
then the sports In the afternoon and the parade of
the men.
Purlng the month of August five hundred and
nlnety-sIx different men spent from two to four
weeks at Silver Bay, equipping themselves for posi-
tions as employed officers.
The best ln.slructorg are seemed to teach methods,
principles and technical work. After three years
iu this Summer .School those who are graduated
receive diplomas.
Tlie Young Men's Christian Associations have
more than five hundred thousand members, seven
hundred and thirteen buildings on the North .Ameri-
can continent, three thousand employed oHicers, so
that these Summer Schools are absolutely necesary.
THE STORY OF THE INDIAN LEDGE (Nov.
18). — We are first made acquainted with an Indian
guide, who Is showing some travelers tlie sights
of the river. Arriving opposite an Indian ledge,
he tells them a story. It concerns Itself with a
young brave who loves little White Arrow, the
big chief's daughter. We see the progress of tlieir
love, midst the wild beauties of the forest and
finally their attempt to elope, in which they are
foiled by the big chief. The question of punish-
ment for tiie young brave is answered by a plan of
the tribal medicine man. He has a potion of magic
(piality and proixjses to give it to the young brave,
putting him Into a death-like slumber, and lower
him into tlie devil's pit. a wonderful hole in the
solid ruck. This, of course, ends tlie pretty love
story of Little White .\rrow, and the guide then
tells liow, after the pale-faced man came to the
island, the body of the young brave was discovered
and by a learned professor restored to life.
We then follow the initiation of tiie Indian Into
modern civilization. We see him find the site of
his wigwam, now occupied by a great white
modern villa. We see him listen to a phonograph,
which he takes to be the voice of the Great Spirit;
then he mistakes a swift motor boat for a great
white bird and speeds an arrow after it. He is
lured into the house, and awed by the glare of the
electric light, and fleeing from this he finds a
canoe, modern to be sure, but still a canoe, and
he paddles away from civilization into the sunset.
We next see him land at the foot of a tre-
mendous ledge and climb the rocks to look across
the waters. And then suddenly a mighty monster
that fills the sky and water comes Into sight around
the edge of the rocks, almost at his shoulders.
He does not know that it is only one of the
great, white steamboats, and is petrified by the
sight, and there he stands today, a part of the
solid r<ick.
THE GHOST'S 'WARNING (Nov. 17).— The tale!
begins li.ick in the old, old days when lords and
ladies lived in romantic old castles and dressed
in picture clothes. A maiden comes to the time
of life when she must choose between love and
higli position. Her artist lover is only a carver
of wood, so she chooses the prince, who gives her
rich Jewels and a great name. Of course she is
uiihapiiy, and we see the enactment of the final
tragedy of her young life, after which her ghost
haunts the spot where It took place.
Then we come to matters of today. A descend-
ant of her cruel husband. Count Sombra. has come
to .Vmerica to marry some American dollars. He
has met the father of a girl who seems desirable,
and comes by invitation to call on her. A little
surprise awaits the girl, for the girl has a cousin
wliom he has met before and who wants to marry
him. He lets ber know of his intention to marry
the heiress, and being a young lady of resource,
she decides to upset his plans. She Introduces a
handsome young artist and gets him a commision to
paint the heiress's portrait. The scheme is partly
successful; the heiress falls In love; but the mil-
lionaire takes his daughter, also the count and
cousin for a cruise on his yacht to the Mediter-
ranean, as a cure for the girl's infatuation. It
looks as If bis cure were likely to succeed, and
the heiress forget the artist lover. The latter is
sketching at Castle Sombra, when the yacht party
lands there. They do not meet, but while the
heiress is trying to decide to fulfil her father's
wishes and accept the count, the ghost of the
girl who made the wrong choice comes to ber
and warns her to avoid her unhappy state and to
marry the man she loves.
KALEM.
■WHEN CALIFORNIA 'WAS 'WON (Nov. 13).—
Commodore Sloat. of the American Navy, demands
of the Mexican Governor the surrender of Cali-
fornia. The Commodore's Lieutenant. Tom Mars-
ton, is impressed with the beauty of the Gov-
ernor's daughter. Manuelita. The young lady does
not seem at all displeased. That night the lieutenant
runs a great risk for another sight of Manuelita.
Dressed as a Mexican he approaches the house of
the fair Mexican girl but shortly after his arrival
he Is discovered, pursued and captured. To shield
Manuelita he dares death by saying "I am a spy."
Manuelita, learning of bis arrest rows out in a
boat to the .\merlcan man-of war. where a rescue
part.v Is quickl.v formed. Rapidly gaining the
shore a run is made for the settlement. Lieuten-
ant Marston is freed just as he Is to be sliot as
a spy, and the capture of the colony Is effected.
THE DESERT 'WELL (Nov. 15).— Ralph, re-
jected by Hazel plans a mean act to revenge him-
self uiKjn Dick, Ills successful rival. To carry out
his unprincipled scheme he pays two outcast
ludlans to drive off Dick's valuable cattle. The
next morning the Indians becoming frightened
abandon the cattle. Dick, discovering his loss,
calls his cowboys together and they go In search
of the herd. Suspecting what has really liappened
they trail the Indians over the hills and eventually
effect a capture. While turning their prisoner
over to the sheriff the Indians see Ra!ph in a
crowd of bystanders ami expose him to' the officer
of the law. Ralph makes a quick get-away, but
is followed by the sheriff. Taking to the desert,
the ofllcer only a short way behind him, Ralpb
rides for dear life. His horse becoming exhausted
he is forced to abandon lilm and proceed on foot.
The sheriff, thoroughly familiar with the country,
makes a short cut for a well In the desert, know-
ing that Ralph must eventualy make for the
same spot. At this point almost a tragedy takes
place. The siieriff, however, .secures bis prisoner
and marches him back to town over the hot and
blistering sands.
THE FISHERMAID OF BALLTDAVID (Nov.
17). — Kathleen, the daughter of an honest Irish
Fisherman, meets Henry, the son of a New York
broker, who Is on a tour through the Emerald
Isle. Kathleen's father, returning from the beach
sees the two lovers embrace. On Kathleen's re-
turn home her father upbraids her and tells her
she must have nothing more to do with the
stranger, that he is far above her in worldly
possessions and that there acquaintance can come
to no good end. Believing her father is unjust
in his judgment she becomes angry and decides to
go to America and search out her Yankee sweet-
heart. We see ber on the rear deck of the steamer
as she takes a last view of her old home. Her
courage Is strong, however, and she contents herself
with her own surroundings, believing she Is going
to the man who will love and protect ber. Arriv-
ing in New York she starts on her search, which
proves fruitless. As night approaches she becomes
exhausted and sits down on the steps of a bouse,
where slie quickly falls asleep and is found by a
good-natured policeman, who takes her to bis own
home and places her in the care of his tender-
hearted wife.
The next morning Henry Rhodes, while at the
breakfast table, reads in his newspaper the story
of Kathleen, the little Irish girl, who has come
in search of her American lover. Hastily leav-
ing the table he goes to the house of the police-
man and asks to see Kathleen. On her appearanc*
he explains to ber that their past association In
Ireland was merely a Summer flirtation. This
nearly crushes the heart of the trusting Irish
maid. Henry forces a roll of bills In the hands
of the policeman and tells him to pay her passage
back to Ireland. We next see the chastened girl
wending her way up the one street of the little
Irish village to her father's home. Entering the
door with her head bowed in sorrow for her hasty
flight, she is welcomed by her good old father and
mother.
BIOGRAPH.
DOOLEY'S SCHEME (Nov. 13).— Officer Doolef
falls in love with a pretty little housemaid, only
to find that Mike Doyle, the plumber, has won her
consent to marriage. Dooley swears they shall
never become man and wife, and so schemes to
prevent It. On the day of the wedding, Dooley
meets Doyle and has him locked up on a fake
charge. The bride Is very much upset at Doyle's
non-arrival, and through pique, accepts Dooley. The
marriage is about to take place, when Doyle rushes
up. he having been released by an influential friend,
denounces Dooley. and orders the ceremony to pro-
ceed, with him. Doyle, as the bridegroom.
■WON THROUGH A MEDIUM (Nov. 13).— Nellie,
whose heart Is given to Harry, plans to get rid of
Clarence, her luamma's choice as a son in-law, by
frightening him from the house during the course
of a spiritualistic seance, presided over by her
aunt Jane, who is a medium. Harry Is hidden In
the room, and by his answers to the queries of the
party, Clarence is scared out of his wits i if he ever
had any), so that at the finish he rushes panic-
stricken from the house.
THROUGH DARKENED VALES (Nov. 18).—
Grace relccts poor, honest-hearted Dave, In favor
of Howard, tlie fiashy village beau. Dave resolves
to show Grace there Is something In him, by work-
ing hard and raising bimself above the ordinary
standard. At a house party, Grace Is the victim of
a chafing-dish explosion, which leaves her blind,
with hopes of a cure in an operation, which, of
course, requires mone.v. For this she appeals to
Howard, but be cruelly refuses. In fact be has
no patience with her in her misfortane. She now
realizes how shallow Howard's character is. Dave.
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THE BIRTH OF A FLOWZR (Nov. 14).— This
remarkable picture opens with a scene in a green-
hiiiisc, where a Horlst is potting a small chiysanthe-
uiiiiii. How It Is done is shown very plainly, and
anyone who loves Mowers, will greatly benefit by
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of the flower after It has opened. Showing iu two
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duces a picture never to be forgotten.
THE DAUGHTEE OF THE CLO'WN (Nov. 17),—
In the Music Hall, the clown and his daughter are
both playing. The daughter, a popular girl, has
been Invited out after the show by an admirer,
and the father, learning of this, follows her. As
she is about to enter the motor car, to be driven
to the rendezvous, she is struck by another auto-
mobile and killed. This so works upon the old
clown that he goes into retirement. Six months
later, he sees a country girl, who bears a remark-
able re.semblance to his daughter. So remarkable
indeed, that he Insists upon her coming to his
bouse, where she dresses in the dead girl's the-
atrical costume. With a rush, all the old memories
return to the clown and he goes through his old
pantomime for the last time, dying in the arms of
the girl who brought finally a little sunshine iu
bis life.
PATHE.
PATKE'S WEEKLY— Reel No. 45—1911 (Nov.
6). — London, England. — The English naval dirigible
breaks in the middle as it is leaving the hangar
on Its way to its new tests.
Vienna, Austria. — The "fool riots" itt the capital
city end with depredations and the looting of
stores.
Toulon, France. — ^The bodies of the unfortunate
sailors who were killed on board the warship
"Glolre" by an exploding gun are buried with im-
pressive ceremony.
Venice, Italy. — The Italian troops are received
before their departure for Tripoli, showing also the
Italian warship "Pisa," which hunted, found and
sank one of the Turkish torpedo boats.
Macon, Ga. — Eugene, Ely. one of the most skill-
ful aviators of America, who was killed In a sen-
sational "dip" in a flight in his biplane.
New York, N. Y. — The Glidden Tourists get a fine
start on their run from New York to Jacksonville.
Baltimore, Md. — Cardinal Gibbons. the only
American Cardinal, celebrates his Diamond Jubilee.
Oakland, Cal. — President Taft witli his escort
and the Knight Templars keep Oakland in a state
of enjoyable excitement.
Cleveland, Ohio. — The statue of Richard Wagner,
the famous composer, is unveiled before a vast
assemblage.
San Francisco, Cal. — The Pacific Fleet is now
In San Francisco Bay.
Liverpool. England. — The Duke of Connaught. the
newly-appointed Governor-General of Canada, leaves
for Quebec on board the "Empress of Ireland" vlth
the Duchess.
In addition to these there are many other
subjects.
A BROTHER IN ARMS (Nov. 15),— When the
troops were ordered to Mexico. Hilton and Frazer
are ordered to the border. Hilton promises Mrs.
Frazer that he will bring her husband back safely
to her, no matter what condition arises, .\fter
their arrival at the border Hilton and Frazer have
trouble with the Mexican Indians, who are trying to
cross Into the United States. Hilton Is wounded
and Frazer Is carried Into Mexico by the Indians.
Of course, orders have been Issued that under no
circumstances shall troops cross the border, and In
consequence, Hilton, with a few comrades, go as
private cHizeiiH to Fraaer's rescue. How they
rescue him, using jobite. the new government ex-
plosive; how they croiss a yawning chasm by
modern military luetliod, and how they explode a
land mine, thus cutting off all pursuit, are features
which make this film of unusual Interest.
A WESTERN POSTMISTRESS (Nov. 16).— A
young girl postniislrcss, of a rough little Western
town, receives notification that the Express Com-
pany is forwarding her a large sum of money.
She sends a note to her sweetheart to accompany
her to the station to get the money. This note,
entrusted to the care of an Indian girl, falls into
the hands of some desperadoes, wlio determine
to have tlie money. The other adventures which
follow, in which the girl, with consummate strategy,
throws her horse iiiio a narrow little pass, and
hiding behind him. holds off her pursuers until help
comes, makes a mighty Interesting and somewhat
unusual tale of western life
THE REPORTER (Nov. 18),— Tom Penworth, a
reporter in the Guthain Gazette, is in love with
the daughter of William Wayne. She, however,
prefers another, and tells Penworth so at a party
given to her father by llie Elm Club, of which be
is a president. At this party, Mr. Wayne is pre-
sented with a watch fob, wlilch later proves his
undoing. The same night, after the guests are
gone, Wayne shows himself in his true character,
that of a burglar, and attempts to rob a house.
Startled by a noise In the house, he makes a hasty
retreat, but drops his watch fob. This is found
by Penworth. wlio decides to say nothing about It.
Tiie ne.xt morning, Wayne, thinking that all Is lost,
because of his watch fob, commits suicide, and
Penworth, happening to be the first man on the
si-eiie, is accused by his rival of murder. How
tills interesting situation works out, should be left
for the film to tell.
VITAGRAPH.
SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN (Nov. 13),— A
stern, but religious father, accedes to his married
daughter's jilea. "in His Name," to keep her and
her two little children from the verge of starva-
tion, brought alKJUt by the death of her husband,
by giving them shelter, but with a stipulation that
she has no right to ask that his love be lavished
on the fruit of a marriage so distasteful to him.
The little ones are treated with the characteristic
coldness peculiar to one who preaches but who does
not practice. When the children in their play dis-
turb him he is very harsh and commands them to
read passages and quotations from the Bible.
On Sunday he takes his daughter and grand-
children to church. After the services he makes
them attend Sunday Scliool. All the children re-
ceive a card bearing scriptural quotations. His
grandchildren receive a card bearing the inscription
"'Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me, for of
Such Are the Kingdom of Heaven." Tlie.v run
quickly to him and show the card. He is touched.
'That night when they are asleep he steals quietly
to their room, blesses them with an awakened love,
and clasps them both in his arms with a benediction
of tears.
THE GIRL AND THE SHERIFF (Nov. 14),— A
young girl of the mountains is resting in the quiet
of her cabin, is suddenly confronted by a young
mountaineer, who excitedly announces that he has
been shot and is being pursued by the Sheriff of
the county. She hastily dresses his wound. While
thus engaged, the young people fall in love with
each other. The Sheriff Is seen approaching. She
induces the young man to hide in the closet. The
Sheriff enters and she brings out the grog flask
and with seeming hospitality, gives him a well-
filed glass of the liquor, wlilch soon goes to his
head. He asks her to get out her banjo and en-
tertain him with a few tunes. She goes to the
closet for the instrument. She previousl.v has
borrowed the Sheriff's revolver to crack some hick-
ory nuts and when he is not looking withdraws
the cartridges from it.
While she is diverting the officer, he becomes
very familiar and attempts to make free with her.
Her sweetheart bursts forth from the closet and
commands him to keep his hands off the girl.
The Sheriff levels his revolver at the young moun-
taineer but soon discovers that it Is not loaded and
he is at the mercy of the younger man. The girl
tells her lover to escape as (piickly as possible. He
asks her to go with him. She consents and to-
gether they make a hasty exit from the cabin.
leaving the Infuriated Sheriff helpless and alone,
while they make the Ijest of their opportunity and
place a safe distance between him and the possi-
bility of capture.
THEIR CHARMING MAMMA (Nov, 15).— Nfr.
Brown does not hesitate in telling Mrs. Collins
that she is a charming widow. The young widow
has two daughters, Nell and Bess, who Indnce
their charming mamma to liold a reception with
the privilege of Inviting a number of their friends.
On the night of the party all the young men,
including John and Harold, the respective sweet-
hearts of Nell and Bess, are captivated by the
charming widow to whom tliey pay court. Mr.
Brown grows very uneasy and disconcerted when
he finds it is a diflicult matter to reach his
adored one. But. however, with the help of Nell
and Bess, he manages to disperse the encircling
bulwark of young men, and proposes to her. Get-
ting her consent, they quietly slip away and are
soon married.
Upon their retnrn they find everybody strolling
in the garden and again the widow, now Mrs.
Brown, Is besieged by the young men. But they
are soon scattered upon being told by Mr. Brown
that the charming lady is now his wife.
In the evening Nell and Bess show their en-
gagement rings and the rest announce their en-
gagements. Congratulations follow and everybody
is convinced that the reception is a grand success,
due to "Charming Mamma."
THE LITTLE SPY (Nov. 17).— The Civil War is
in progress. General Foshay Is in charge of the
Confederate forces. His wife and family are
anxiously awaiting news from him, when their
home is surrounded by a company of Union soldiers,
who force the family to entertain them. The
choicest of the larder is brought forth for their
enjoyment. They partake plentifully of liquid re-
freshments, and feeling in fine fettle, discuns mat-
ters pertaining to a contemplated attack on Gen-
eral Foshay and his regiment.
Little Jack Foshay. the general's son, has been
awaiting bis opportunity, and unperceived, crawls
underneath the table around which the Federal
Officers are sitting. He overhears all that is said
and escapes from the room without being seen.
Making his way hurriedly across the lawn, he is
on- his way to his father's camp, when he is
detected by the officers, and at once they become
suspicious. They notif.v their soldiers and soon
they are in pursuit of "The Little Spy," who.
after making his way through devious and mgged
paths, and jumping into a boat on the shore of an
intervening river, he rows hurriedly across. Just
in advance of his pursuers. He reaches his father's
headquarters faint and wounded, but In time to
give warning of the Union plan and give the boys
in grey time to prepare to oppose the Federal at-
tack.
VITAGRAPH MONTHLY OF CURRENT EVENTS
(Nov. 18), — In this number you will have, within
a thousand feet of film, the greatest events of the
month. An excellent view of the Austin flood is
recorded, wherein so man.v lives were lost, point-
ing out just how and where the terrific ravages of
the unfettered waters took place.
A comprehensive view of Admiral Schley's funeral
at Washington, D. C, showing all the attending
celebrities, the naval and military attaches and
corps who made up the long cortege which escorted
the body of the Admiral to the Arlington Cemetery.
A picture of a special interest is the marvelous
achievement of transporting world's largest girder,
weighing 150.000 pounds, from the Pennsylvania
R. R. wharves by the Meade Transfer Compan.v,
to the world's biggest sky-scraper, the Woolworth
Building.
The mobilization of the United States warships
and the manoeuvres and doings of the fleet In New
York Harbor.
Particular attention is called to the Boy Scouts
in their drills and exhibitions, and the athletic
games at Columbus Park, in the midst of the
crowded tenement district of New York City, under
the supervision of the Playground Association of
Public Parks.
Now we have a peep at the Golden West: a
harvesting scene on one of the largest wheat fields
in existence, with a great number of giant reapters
mowing down the "staff of life," preparatory to
shipping it to market.
Speaking of the "staff of life." we are reminded
of another article of food to which the thoughts of
ever.v American mind turns at this season of the
.vear — Turkey. "Old King Gobbler." in all his
glory, in the midst of his tribe, surrounded by a
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MELIES.
THE MISER MINEH iNov. 16).— An old miner
ba^ accumulated ijriai weallb by foreclosing mort-
gages oo tlie unfortunate, and by oppressing tbe
poor In rents. lie leads a lonely life, for all
hate lilni. At length be feels tlie end coming and
calls for belp. Tlie only one to respond Is Ixda,
a young and pretty Western girl. She makes tbe
old man's last days ooniforialile. and before be dies
be tells ber tbe secret biding place of all bis
gold, tbat sbe sbould tell bis nephew and belr
when the latter beard of tbe death.
Lola's brother, Jesse, a ne'er-do-well, gets wind
of the hldins; place, and plans to steal the treasure.
Meanwhile the heir has arrived and there springs
op great frieudsbip between bim and Lola. She, of
course, tells him of tbe treasure, and they plan
to get it together. But Lola suspects her brother,
and, dressing up in man's clothes and donning a
mask, she follows bim. Having secured tbe gold
be turns about only to meet the supposed bandit
who orders bis bands up and to go where be
directs. Tbe plucky little girl turns the affair
Into a Joke by forcing Jesse to carry the treasure
to Ray, the heir's very door. Then she quickly
changes clothes and enters tbe room.
Ray, of course, thanks Jesse for tbe favor, and
Lola secretly shows Jesse tbe mask and trousers,
whereupon he is amazed to learn tbat bis own sister
foiled bim. He Is for losing bis temper, but all
ends well when Ray takes Lola to wife and gives
Jesse a good Job.
AN OIL COUNTRY ROMANCE (Nov, 23),— Mr.
Newhouse and liis daiigiiter, Doris, visit tbe oil
wells of wbieli Mr. Newhouse is proprietor. Tbe
father inspects tbe works while Doris remains in
the carriage to read. Her attention is drawn to
one of the workmen who is neater than tbe rest
and who is evidently very much elated over some-
thing before him. Doris becomes interested and
approaches the man. Tom, for such is bis name.
Is very much flattered and proudly describes a new
Scene from "An Oil County Romance" — (Melies)
device he has Just Invented. But Doris fails to
nnderstand. as he draws a sketch for her.
The foreman arrives and pays much attention
to Doris, which she evidently dislikes. Sbe leaves
with her father. Tom shows the Invention to the
foreman, who says ft does not amount to much, but
who secretly know.s it is wonderful. He sends Tom
away on some errand, and copies tbe sketch.
Tbe foreman applies for a patent and tells Mr.
Newhouse of bis Invention. 'The latter is pleased
and helps the foreman along. Tbe foreman mean-
while discharges Tom. who on his wa.v from tbe
wells meets Doris and her father in their automo-
bile which has broken down. Doris at once
recognizes bim as tbe workman who showed her
the Invention and tells ber father of tbe incident.
All go back to the wells, where tbe foreman Is
faced with the truth. After a great struggle he
is forced from the place and Tom comes into bis
own. And all this time Doris looks upon Tom with
favor. She is the last to congratulate him, but
not the least, for ber band lingers and her eyes
speak volumes.
Independent Film Stories.
BISON.
A RACE FOR A BRIDE (Nov. 7).— Two cow-
punchers are in love with a girl. Jack Is favored,
and Len, stirred by Jealousy, shows his hatred of
bis rival. Tbe two men nearly come to blows. The
government agent holds a race, open to all, tbe
winner to secure tbe well-paying posltiou of pony
express rider. Tbe girl promises to marry Jack If
he wins the race, and Len does all be can to prevent
this. Tbe course is twelve miles, circular, over
rough country. It is not a "chase," but a real
race, with a score of cowboys thundering over tbe
ground at breakno'k speed, urging llieir mounts
forward by whip and spur. Jack wins the race
and a bride.
■WENONA'S BROKEN PROMISE (Nov. 10),— The
Indian agent coines to tbe village and takes a
fancy to Lone Wolf, son of tbe chief. He finally
persuades tbe chief to send Lone Wolf to college.
Tlie youth is seen bidding goodbye to his sweet-
heart. Wenona, in a picturesque nook, and tbe girl
promises to be faithful and to marry bim on his
return In tour years. After a year, however, she
yields to the wooing of Big Bear and becomes bis
bride. The chief casts tbera out of tbe tribe and
they go far away in tbe forest. When Ix>ne Wolf
comes back and learns tbe truth he Is furious and
seeks them out. Peeking into the tepee he sees
the happiness of the couple over tbeir little pap-
poose. and bis heart is touched. Departing silently,
be leaves them in peace. He goes back to his
tribe, bids them all goodbye, and becomes a lonely
wanderer.
RELIANCE.
MARRIAGE (Nov. 8). — A young doctor marries
an extravagant society girl. His profession inter-
fores with her pleasures, be being called away as
they are leaving for a reception, and another time,
having to leave a gay dinner, etc. Diphtheria
breaks out in the poor districts and he volunteers
his services. His wife strenuously objects, as she
fears be will bring the disease home. He stands
arm in his duty, but his child becomes infected
and dies. Tbe mother is very bitter and becomes
wildly extravagant, finally ruining him. She then
goes back to her mother. Tbe old-fashioned mother
takes her to task, and succeeds in showing her that
lier place is by ber husband's side, and tbat she
has been a very unsuccessful wife. Repentant, she
decides to make up for tbe past and goes to bis
bare little office, arriving in his absence. A poor,
distracted woman comes in seeking the doctor for
her sick child. Tbe doctor's wife sees a chance to
redeem herself and leaves a note for the doctor
to call at once at tbe home of the poor woman.
She goes there herself, cleans up the squalid place,
buys necessary things, etc. The doctor gets tbe
message and hurries to tbe sick child, whose life
he saves. Over its bedside the estranged bns-
band and wife are reunited, and start life anew
with perfect understanding to light the way.
THE TRACK 'WALKER (Nov. 11),— WilUs, a
track walker, is tbe accepted lover of Helen.
Smith, a disappointed suitor, plans to make Willis
lose his Job for neglect of duty. With a couple of
toughs, he attacks Willis, who Is securely bound.
While the toughs guard bim in the woods. Smith,
with the key stolen from Willis, throws tbe switch
to derail the passenger train, and casts the key
away. Tbe guards by this time realize tbe serious-
ness of the atfair, and hurriedly depart. Willis
wriggles over to a cigarette they dropped, and
manages to burn tbe cords binding his wrists. He
quickly frees himself as the train is coming.
Fearful of his inability to stop it, be tears off his
shirt, cuts his arm and soaks the shirt with blood,
making a red flag. As the train approaches, be
faints from loss of blood. Smith, in tbe meantime,
has discovered Willis' escape, and coming up.
sees the heroic deed. Remorse strikes him and he
attempts to throw the switch, but cannot unlock
it. By a desperate run he reaches tbe side of the
unconscious Willis, picks up tbe improvised flag,
and, frantically waving it. stops the train. When
Willis is revived, he takes in the situation and
claims he does not know who threw the switch.
As tbe train speeds on its way Smith makes a
bumble apology, and is forgiven by Willis.
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DOLLY'S DOLL (Nov. 8),— A workman Is de-
sorted by his wife. Regretting her act, she is
drawn by Intense longing to tbe door of her hus-
band's home. Her baby daughter, playing with
her doll at tbe window, lets it fall. Going down
to recover it, sbe finds ber mother, and, holding
tbe woman by the band, insists on taking her in.
At first the husband Is bitterly resentful, but yield-
ing to tbe child's pleadings, he forgives bis wife.
TWZEDLEDUM'B MOTOR CAR 'Nov. 8),— A
short coiJieUy In ubicb Tweedledum engages in an
exciting race with tbe i>oltce, who pursue him for
failure to display bU license number. Tbe result
is a series of comical, exciting Incidents.
CHAMPION.
THE REDEMPTION OF A COWARD (Nov. 13).—
Jolin Maynard kisses iiis sweetheart good-bye and
goes bravely to war. John is a Confederate and
his sweetheart Is of tbe same faith, and before
bis departure sbe makes a beautiful dag — tbe stars
and bars. John places It in liis bosom and swears
fealty to it. But alas! the spirit is willing but tbe
flesh Is weak, and one sad day John dees like a
coward in the face of the foe. His comrades, be-
ing forced to retreat, start in hot pursuit after the
Seeing man.
The home of John's sweetheart has been Invaded
by Yankee soldiers, who rougb-bouse It In that
dastardly fashion peculiar to soldiers. Everything
is knocked topsy-turvy and Mary herself grossly
insulted. Just here, Jolin. tbe coward, comes on
the scene, for he has sought the borne of bis sweet-
heart as a refuge In bis hour of distress.
The deserter suddenly becomes a raging lion.
John lays about bim right and left, dealing death
at every blow; but be himself Is laid low — shot
through tbe brain, and his Mary throws herself
on his body, beart-broken.
John's comrades, in search of him, arrive on the
scene and make short work of what tbe fallen
hero bad left of the enemy, and seeing how he
bad redeemed bis honor, they cover his body with
the folds of the flag they find on his breast — the
flag she gave him. With respectful and sympa-
thetic mien, they uncover and swear never to reveal
the one blot on his escutcheon, for they rightly
Judged that his last great act was truly a deed of
redemption.
THE PASSING OF SAL (Nov. 15).— Sal is a
character as imperious and wild as her Western
upbringing could make her. She loves Jim Brant-
wood with a strength that is wholly reciprocated.
But Sal is also whimsical as well as imperious; two
bad traits, and the upshot ot one of ber moods
Is that she turns Jim down goo-l and proper. Jim
is at once troubled, bnt gladdens later on. With
Jim out of tbe way. Bill Grant, who hankered after
Sal, tried to win her good graces, while Jim turned
to a girl who was more worthy of him, Lucy
Phillips.
Sal learns from BUI that Jim is going to take
Lucy to a ball, that sbe had long since made ar-
rangements to attend herself, dressed In a gorgeous
gown which Jim bad presented to ber before bis
"throw-down." Beside herself with Jealous rape,
she tears tbe dress from her shoulders. After tbis,
the news that Jim is going to marry Lucy tears
her very heart out. Her fury Is now Intense, and
she tmrrows Bill's knife to deal death to Jim, tell-
ing Bill she has a pnrpose and will return to him
when It is accomplished.
High up were tbe cliffs that lay between Sal
and the object of her dire vengeance. Deep, im-
passable gorges intervened, but she was not to
be deterred. So we see going hand over hand
along the sides of rocky crags, revengeful Sal.
But now her goal is reached, and it Is only a
question of a few moments nntil ber knife would
reach Jim's body. He little knows tbe impend-
ing danger and Is oblivious of all but his beauti-
ful Lucy. However, a higher power intervened,
for so it seemed and stayed tbe hand of Sal, by
reaching her heart. They called it "Heart
Disease," but Bill thought differently when he
fonnd she didn't come back. He bad divined her
plan of revenge and her purpose in borrowing bis
knife.
Bnt If none else seemed to care. Bill did, and
he wasn't ashamed to drop a tear o'er the pass-
ing of Sal.
AMERICAN.
THE MEXICAN (Nov. 9).— Joe Curvey. a Mexi-
can, finds a baby girl In a basket on bis ranch. He
adopts her. Eigliteen years later a bitter race
animosity against tbe Mexicans prompts Charlie
Mason, leader of a gang of cowboys to assault
Curvey when he calls at tbe local store for supplies.
Thinking tbat they would not molest Dolores, bis
adopted daughter, he sends her on bis next errand.
A female makes no difference, and the toughs bom-
bard the Mexican's hut. Dolores manages to escape,
but quickly returns with Clarence Stowell, and his
fellows, who immediatel.v disperse the Invaders.
Dolores and Clarence fall in love. The Mexican,
rankling under tbe many injustices, calls his friends
together, and there is a lively battle between
rangers, cowpuncbers and Mexicans. Tbe Mexican
and his daughter are capttired, but are soon released
by the timely appearance of Clarence Stowell.
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THE EASTEHN COWBOY (Nov. 18) Jack
Uicliardii ami Helle biuce liuve been engaged for
iioiiietime. One (lay tliey have a quarrel wlilch
causes Helle tu run away. In the meantime Jack
baH written her a nole, saying that he is going
West, which she finds upon her return to the spot
where Ihcy parted.
Arrived In the West Jack Is fortunate enough
to secure work on the ranch of Frank Morlln. The
ranch owner's daughters, Kate and Jean, are much
pleased with the newcomer and both try to win bis
love.
Belle misses Jack more than ever, and when she
receives a letter from her cousins in the West,
decides to accept and try to forget ber grief in the
new environment.
Kate has It tliat Jack's employer Is no other
than Belle's cousin, and tlie strange manner In
which the lovers are again brought together is
Indeed Interesting.
THE WAY OF THE 'WEST (Nov. 16),— Hi New-
ton meets his old school friend Zeb Barker, after
many years. Zeb learns that HI has a daughter
and be has a son, so what more natural tban
that they should decide to further cement their
friendship by the marriage of their children.
Theoretically O. K. but —
■ Newton introduces his daughter to Zeb, who
mistakes the ranch cook for the young Miss In
question. Newton explains the mistake, and, after
meeting his charming daughter. Barker returns
to his ranch fully determined to bring about a
marriage.
Enter here. Young America. Young Barker en-
tertains some strong opinions on the subject but,
after his father has submitted a picture for his
inspection, his antagonism lessens and he
determines to investigate for himself. So he
bids goodbye to his home and is seen soon after
applying at the Newton ranch for work. He Is
given a chance. So Is Cupid. Horseback rides and
a charming panorama of mountain scenery bring
about something more than platonlc affection.
Young Barker declares himself, is accepted, and
then explains a clever plan to teach the two old
men a lesson. After being thoroughly repulsed by
Newton, young Barker hires a "bad man" to call
at the Newton ranch and Introduce himself as
Young Barker. There Is some corking good comedy
here. Naturally, Newton is seriously alarmed at
the possibility of his daughter marrying such a
beast, and, naturally also, be is Immediately recon-
ciled to young Barker, who arrives In time to
throw the villain into the road.
DESPERATE DESMOND ALMOST SUCCEEDS
(Nov. 11;. — Desi)erute IJi-sniund wants beautiful
Uusaniund and wants her at any cost. He's des-
|H-rately in love with her, which fact causes
him to de desperate deeds. At the psychological
moment, he abducts her with the aid of two
minions.
Claude Eclaire, Kosamond's hero and sweetheart,
manages to train the villain, and, after some
thrilling adventures, saves the girl and with her
bravely plunges into the sea to escape Desmond
and bis myrmidons.
Tbe desperate fellow, however, pauses just long
enough to curse the luck and then starts In pur-
suit with Gonigotz and another wild man from
Borneo. Despire the lirave efforts of both Claude
and Rosamond, tlie hunters gain ground, or rather,
water, for tbe scene Is laid over tbe briny wave-
lets. Tbe fugitives soon repair to a semi-sub-
merged, friendly house. There, from the chimney
top, they bold the fort. Unable to make any
headway, Desjierate Desmond conceives and exe-
cutes a dlalx)lical plan. He puts a bomb In a
box, lights the fuse and sends it by the water
route on its errand of destruction.
Luck does not relish being cursed, and smiles
upon the lovers. The faucet Is open and the sink
iiiiinint' liver. The box with its smoking burden
tries to niivldate under the sink, but the falling
water holds it there and renders tlie bomb barm-
les. Claude captures the bomb, relights It and,
tlins armed, turns the tables on his pursuers. With
bis beloved Rosamond he leaves the enem.v stranded
and boards the sliip to freedom and happiness.
Desperate Desmond, defeated and crestfallen, swims
back to tiie ship, but the anchor Is as far as he
can go — curse the luck!
NESTOR.
A TRUE -WESTERNER (Nov, 8),— At last Bob
Bonner had saved enough money to buy a little
home out West, which Uncle Bill had selected for
their mother. So, with his younger brother. Jack,
he set out to look the place over, and in due time
arrived at their small Western station. Here,
seeing no conveyance in sight, the young men de-
cided to walk.
They had gotten scarcely half way to the ranch
when, fortunately, they sat down to rest in the
shade, where they overheard the plans of two hold-
up men, planning to waylay a ranchman and his
foreman at tliat spot. Getting their new guns In
readiness, the boys crept stealthily after the hold-
up men, surprising them as much as they did the
ranchman. But. although the bandits managed to
get away, they were forced to leave Uncle Bill's
(for it proved to be he) nice bag of gold belilnd.
Acting upon his Uncle's advice, Bob decided to
look around before buying, so it was a couple of
months later ere he wrote to Mrs. Bonner that be
considered the first place tbe best, and for her to
come on at once. In the meanwhile, however,
,Tack liad fallen into had company at tbe gambling
house, and had already "borrowed," unknown to
his brother, half of tlie money for their little
home, so tliat when Bob advised him that their
mother would arrive the next day Jack slipped
the rest of the money from his brother's wallet
and hastened to tbe gambling house, determined
to win what he had lost. But this went like the
first and tbe young man staggered blindly from tbe
room, not noticing that Uncle Bill had been ob-
serving their play — Indeed, observing It so closely
that be promptly accused Jack's partner of cheat-
ing and Insisted upon the money being given him.
From there he hurried home to find Jack, wlio,
almost frantic from the loss of his brother's
money, was in the act of opening the ranch safe.
Suddenly, the ynung man paused — from the next
room came the strains of his mother's evening
hymn. Shamed and remorseful. Jack replaced the
money In the safe and rose to confess all to his
mother. Then Uncle BUI stepped forward, re-
turned the money from the gambling bouse and
loaned the boy the balance, and Jack met bis
mother a thoroughly repentant and wiser young
man.
YANKEE.
INTO THE LIGHT (Nov. 13).— Cupid has played
many mischievous pranks and has sent his darts
into many strange beings, but the strangest prank
of all was when he sent his love dart into Bud
Tucker, the burglar and all around bad man. Bud
never knew the tender passion until be met Anne,
the Salvation Lassie. While seeking to escape from
the police he enters her room and she, recognizing
him as the man who had returned her prayer book
and one for whom she held out great liopfc" a* a
convert, decides to protect hira from tbe law's
clutches. She orders him to jump Into bed and
when the police call slie tells them that he is ber
sick brother. Through her Influence be. in time,
reforms and obtains a position as butler in the
home of Anne s friends. Surrounded by good in-
fluence, truste 1 and respected, Lis cup "f ;oy is
full to overflowing. With the tenacity that char-
acterizes him as a successful bad man, be adheres
to his new principles in life and when bis death
occurs he is deeply mourned bv his new friends.
THE TWO ROOMS (Nov. 17),— The life of a
settlement worker means a series of self sacri-
fices which none but the bravest in spirit dare
undertake. When the Rev. Horace Thompson sig-
nified liis intentions of entering this neglected
tield of spiritual work his friends were greatly
surprised, but ail persuasion could not turn him
flora his path.
Renting a room in a typical tenement he began
his charitable work with "love to all and malice
towards none." He became acquainted with bis
next room neighbor, a .vonng matron in poor cir-
cumstances whose husband was in jail, through her
little girl who. with childisli candor, made friends
with tlie handsome young minister and made his
room her playroom during the absence of her
mother. The minister learns that his neighbor is
to be evicted for non-payment of rent. Eager to
assist, but fearing to offend her, he hits upon a
novel method. He volunteers to care for the child
during the mother's absence and when the little
one falls asleep he hides a sum of money in b'.T
clothes, which the mother later fiaJs. and. rp-
preciating the deed, accepts the help.
An eventful day arrives when tier husband, who
has escaped from jail, comes and demands he'p.
He brutally attacks her and leaves dor unccn-:clous.
The little girl runs next door for asslstan'C and
the minister is in time to meet the esc.iping c< n-
vict, but, being unarmed, is unobj to "slop hira,
so turns his attention to tbe unconscious woman
and the frightened child.
Tbe ex-convict Is shot by the police in trying
to make good his escape, and when the minister
learns tbe identity of the man. be takes tbe
mother and child to tbe home of his mother while
he returns to his settlement work with the picture
of the woman and babe ever before him. Ixive
cannot remain silent forever and although reluctant
to confess his love for his former neighbor, he
shows It by every action and deed. Brave under
all circumstances, he Is compelled to rely upon
Ills mother when it comes to declaring his love, but
all ends happily when she assures tbe mother of
her willingness to become her daughter.
REX.
SAINTS AND SINNERS (Nov. 9).— Mr. Burton
leaves his bride of a few weeks to go off on a
business trip. In the same Ixiarding bouse at
which Mrs. Burton Is stopping are living an ad-
venturess and a "sport," a mau-about-town, one
of the smooth-tongued gentry ready to make money
or marplot, as the case may be. He sets evil
designs on the young matron: the adventuress
divines his intentions — and the sinner becomes a
saint. The adventuress realizes be will have as
easy a time in working destruction with the un-
sophisticated, unwary girl, as Roosevelt killing
a grizzly with both bands, and she determines to
prevent the murder of a soul. She warns the
young woman, but advice seldom Justifies Itself;
the wise need it not, and fools don't take It any-
how. She appeals to the man, but she might as
well petition Satan to become a reformer. At
last. In despair, she asks them l)otli to come to ber
room to talk the matter over. They agree. An
unseen observer, a serious person, sedate and sober,
one of the clan of bumans that long to make tbe
world better — and Invariably make it worse — In-
forms tbe landlady that "a man has entered Miss
WinthroD's room." The irate landlady, right in
her element at the suggestion of scandal, makes a
formidable entrance upon the three. Miss Win-
throp conceals the other woman behind a curtain,
insinuating by her act that she alone is tbe wrong-
doer, sacrificing the dearest possession of woman,
her reputation, for a weak sister. They are both
told to leave the bouse. The man departs at
once and the next morning the "adventuress" — a
"bad" woman — goes out into an evil world, with
tbe sweet consclousnes of having done a real good
in it.
The husband returns. He takes the little woman
in his arms, and neither knows the misery and
heartache to which they both were doomed, and
from which they were spared by a "bad woman."
SOLAX.
AN INTERRXTPTED ELOPEMENT (Nov, 8).—
Ruth Morton's love affair with Tom la much op-
posed by ber parents, so she and Tom decide to
elope. Tom puts a ladder up to her window, but
hearing a noise be hides. Along comes a young
fellow In evening clothes. He Is Intoxicated, and
seeing tbe ladder, decides to Investigate. He man-
ages to crawl up to Ruth's window, and she, think-
ing it is Tom, throws her arms around bis neck.
Tom sees the drunk crawling into Ruth's room
and rushes up to help her. Drunk puts on Ruth's
night clothes and goes to bed. while Ruth and Tom
speed away in an auto. They are held up and
robbed by tramps, who take the machine. Ruth
and Tom get lost and go to a house to Inquire.
An old maid lives in the house and hearing them
at the door, thinks it is burglars. She calls the
police, who take Ruth and Tom to the station
house. Soon after a policeman brings in the
tramps, arrested for speeding. Tom gets back his
money and marriage license and he and Ruth are
married. As tbe ceremony is finished, in rushes
on officer with the drunk, followed by Ruth's
parents. An explanation follows and all ends
merrily.
GRANDMOTHER LOVE Nov. ,10).— Willie, a
cute but mischievous boy of eight, comes home with
tbe seat of his pants torn out and his pockets
full of green apples His parents look him over
sternly and papa applies the slipper, to grandma's
sorrow. Mamma says Willie must go to bed with-
out any supper. .\t tbe supper table Granny tncks
away some of the good things and takes them to
Willie's room, where clouds change to sunshine.
In the meantime, father is taken with a violent
attack of remorse and decides to take his little
boy something to eat. Mother Is also unable to
sleep with her darling child hungry, so she also
decides to take him some goodies. Mother and
father meet on the stairs, both with their bands
full of good things for little Willie. They go to
Willie's room, where a general happy explanation
follows, with granma having tbe goods oi» papa
and mamma.
LUX.
BILL TAKEN FOR A GHOST (Nov, 10).— Bill
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towel and his umbrella, a white one, and wanders
down tbe stream in search of pure enjoyment.
Shortly after he comes to the dismantled Chateau
of Spookeybrook, where he plays the part of the
Ghost of Benjamin Binks for the benefit of some
globe trotters who are exploring the ruins. Upon
beholding this apparition, they trot off as fast as
their legs can carry them. But it's only little
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Willie after all, and of course, aU'a well that ends
well.
THE DIVEHSIONS OF A NURSEMAID Nov. 10).
— The .xiimrt young man and the sweet young lulgs
desert their charges and go In search of nourlsh-
inent at an adjoining catf, Tlie exchange of their
charges leads to results of the most huinerous
order. Just fancy what a fright you would have
If you sent your baby out In charge of the maid
and by the time she brought It back It had grown
Info a man old enough to be your great grand-
father.
GREAT NORTHERN.
A WOMAN'S WIT (Nov. 11) Mrs. lirandel has
just received a new hat and also a large bill
from her milliner. She goes Into her husband's
room, where he is at work, and after showing
the hat, gives him the bill, and prevails upon him
to read it. The amount Is very uncomfortable tn
size, and hubby, tired of paying these everlasting
bills, at once refuses to settle up. Mrs. Brandel,
finding her arguments are of no avail, now simu-
lates a fainting fit, but her husband Is not to be
caught napping, so, picking up a glass of water,
he throws It over her. This has the desired
effect, and she departs in a rage. Mr. Brandel
sends for the doctor to ask his advice concerning
this conllnnal extravagance of his wife. The doc-
tor, however, first sees Mrs. Brandel, and ar-
ranges a plan with her whereby siie can fool her
husband. Mr. Brandel, acting on his doctor's ad-
vice, buys a box of tablets, wblcli his wife Is to
take, and which will cure her of her extravagance.
At home, he tells his wife that she looks unwell,
and persuades her to help herself to the tablets.
This , she does, and with the most surprising re-
sults.' Gone, apparently, are her desires for costly
clothes and hats: she arranges herself in the old-
est rags she can find. But even now hubby is
uot contented, for his wife economizes in every-
thing. A newspaper has to do duty for a table-
cloth, and his meals are cat down to the low-
est possible cost. But It was the last straw that
broke the camel's back, and so it is with hubby.
He has arranged to meet his wife at the station
on his return from a journey, but on descending
from the train he has tlie greatest shock of his
life, for In place of his usual spick and span
wife there Is a most bedraggled-looking female.
The worst has still to come, for while in the
street, several of his friends seeing such a woman
with him, absolutely refuse to recognize him. At
home, he calls In the doctor, who prescribes
another description of tablet, which soon brings
Mrs. Brandel back to her former self, and after
his lesson, hubby pays the bills like a lamb.
THANHOUSER.
THE HIGHER THE FE-WXR (Nov. 14),— "The
Yorksliire Kid" is a clever little bantam weight
prizefighter, who is blissfully unaware of his ante
cedents. All he knows is that when he was very
young he had "folks" who came from England,
but they all died so long ago he does not even
remember them. He is perfectly contented with
his lot, and knocks out his man joyfully every
time he gets a chance.
Love, however, deals him an uppercnt. He meets,
while out on the road training, the daughter of a
wealthy merchant, whom he worships from afar.
He Is in the depths of despair, realizing that a
prizefighter can never meet a "swell dame who has
her own benzine bnggy."
Suddenly he Is confronted with the news that
through the death of an old man In England be
is now a belted Earl, Instead of a belted prize-
fighter, with an indepedent fortune on the side.
With wealth and a title, he easily obtains an
Introduction to the lady he adores. With most
girls his title \\'o\ild 'uave been enougli to make
a conquest easy, but this particular young woman
is not at all daicled by his high position. She
Is rather Inclined to like him. If It were not for the
fact that lie is decidedly undersized and she thinks
him a typical, anaemic little lord.
The secret of his former profession the "Kid"
guards jealously. He discovers that be can look
the part of an Earl, if he does uot give himself
away often by opening his mouth. The effect upon
others Is that they think him a timid little man,
unduly silent.
He woos the American girl persistently, but she
refuses to take him seriously. Not until he forcibly
carries lier oft In an airship, and knocks out his
brawny rival in a fistic encounter, does she even
deign to notice bim.
When, however, he proves himself a man of ac-
tion and resource, to say nothing of an exceedingly
strong right arm, she decides that the British Peer-
age Is not as puny as It has been painted, and
determines to join the ranks of the aristocracy.
A MOTHER'S FAITH (Nov. 17).— The spoiled
son of a wealthy man is expelled from college. He
regards it as rather a good joke, but his father
warns him that he will have but one more chance
to make good. The "chance" Is in a broker's
office, where the young man airily neglects busi-
ness, and Is finally discharged. He rather welcomes
it, however, has an enjoyable evening with som«
college chums, and returns late at night in ex-
uberant spirits.
Angry words are exchanged between father and
son, which end in the younger man being ordered
out of the house. His mother and sister plead in
vain. They might 'have gained pardon for him had
it not been for the drunken bravado displayed by
the youth.
The son has no special traluing nor ambition,
He rapidly degenerates into a common tramp. lo
a city park one day, hi picks up a newspaper.
One Item that strikes his eye tells of the death
of bis father and he realizes that his way is clear
if he wants to return home. He returns with all
speed to the residence of his parents. He ar-
rives there, a shabby, drunken outcast.
At the gateway of his home he meets his sister.
She Is shocked when she sees him, and more
shocked when he tells her that he means to re-
turn. She leads him around to a window of the
house and bids him look inside. There he sees
his mother, weeping, and clasping his picture in
her bands.
"Mother's prayer by day and by night has been
for your return," the girl explains. "She believes
that you are somewhere out In the great world,
manfully fighting to make a name for yourself;
that the faults of your boyhood have taught you a
lesson, and that .Tou are a man of whom your
family can be proud. Will you spoil her belief
by showing yourself for what you are, a dissipated
and worthless tramp?"
For the first time the young man realizes to
what low condition he has sunk. The scales of
selfishness drop from his eyes. He determines to
be worthy of the faith of his mother. Then and
there he promises to drop his idle ways.
The struggle was a hard one, but he found that
It paid. For a day came when he could go to his
old home, neatly dressed, clear-eyed, and respected
by his associates, and clasp his mother in his
arrts. And he could hear her say, "I knew that
my boy would prove that he was a worthy roan,
and I am glad be is home again."
IMP.
THE FALLIN' OUT (Nov. 13).— Andrew Steb-
bins, an aged farmer, who has grown peevish
and irritable, abuses his kind old wife over a
trifling incident and being in his dotage decides
to try and obtain a divorce. Mrs. Stebblns tries
to placate him to no avail and he bitches up his
old horse and drives to the village, bent on a
legal separation. .Mlgbting at the office of the
village lawyer, lie enters and states his errand.
The disciple of Blackstone has known Farmer Steb-
blns for years and he tries ot dissuade blm from
the step, telling him he has no cause for separa-
tion and that Aunt Betsey Is the most Indulgent of
wives. But the old man is stublmrn and to humor
him the lawyer prepares the preliminary papers.
Andrew then climlw Into his buggy and starts for
home with the legal document tucked in his pocket.
Becoming drowsy, he falls asleep and the old
family horse Jogs along at will, stopping to crop
the grass from the roadside, and finally halting at
the watering trough at the forks of the road.
The occupant of the buggy dreams and in bis
fancy his boyhood days are recalled. How, as a
barefoot boy, he was the sweetheart of Betsey
at school; their first quajrel and the final consum-
mation of their love: their walk out of the church
yard, married and happy at the bright prospect
of life. He sees Betsey with silvered hair minister-
ing to his wants when be is ill — the kind com-
panion. He sees her Id bis fancy doing the
chores while he is sick — always the same sweet,
kind, considerate woman, forgiving and indulgent.
.\ndrew awakes from tlie sleep and slowly picks
up the reins and beads the horse homeward. The
dream has impressed him. He sees himself in his
true colors and the injustice of bis recent action
Is made all too plain.
Arriving at the farm, he sees the candle gleam-
ing in the window, a i>eacon light to welcome him
liome. The candle has been placed there for years
whenever he has been driving to town.
He enters the kitchen and finds a steaming supper
on the table awaiting him. Betsey is all kindness
and lie feels remorse. She heaps his plate with
food and for the first time In years, he does not
complain. The food is cooked to his taste. He
Smiles on Betsey and she is happy. After snpper
she brings bim his pipe and be pulls the document
out of his pocket and bids her light it by the blaze
of the lamp. He lights his pipe with the paper and
takes the old lady In bis arms, eminently satisfied
and contrite. (Copyrighted 1911 by Independent
Moving Pictures Co. ot America.)
BREAKING THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
(Nov, 16). — .\ndrew Standlsh, although poor, is a
satisfied carpenter. He has a wife and daughter,
Gladys, whom he loves dearly. The latter has a
dog of which she is very fond. They are insepar-
able companions and the little girl derives mnt'h
pleasure from her associations with the dog.
John Mortimer, the contractor, who employs
Standish, is wealthy and has a daughter whose
every wish Is gratified. One day 8b« and her
father pass the humble residence of Standlsh and
the child sees the dog and Immediately induces
her father to try and buy It. Gladys is approached
but declines to part with the pet. She tells her
father of the fiattering offer for the dog and he
commends her for not wishing to part with it.
Standish is growing old and Is discharged from
Mortimer's employ. Deprived of his weekly wage
the family is almost destitute. To make matters
worse Gladys becomes ill and the father has no
money to secure medical attention or bny the
necessaries of life. He debates with himself for
a time and then decides to sell the dog to Mortimer,
which be does. Overjoyed he returns home with a
physician and some delicacies, but finds the child
disconsolate by the absence of the dog, which la
not explained to her satisfaction. The girl re-
fuses to take medicine and moans and calls for
her pet.
In his desperation Standish steals the doc and
brings dt home. Gladys is delighted and immediately
shows signs of recovering. The theft has been
discovered and Mortimer, accompanied by an officer,
visits the cottage and the carpenter is charge4l with
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tbe bed of tbe sk-k cbild and tbe father contritely
confesses tbe motive that caused him to steal.
At heart Mortimer is a kind mau and tbe pathetic
scene causes a revulsion of feeling. He gives the
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old position in the carpenter shop. (Copyrighted
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POWERS.
WHEN FUtST WE MET (Nov. 14).— Old man. do
you remember the day you first met the little girl
who has now gone through half a century by your
side? Just as it it was yesterday — you went out
to steal some apples, and tliut stingy old farmer
chased you with the rest of tlie boys; you ran for
dear life, over tbe orchard wall, across tbe meadow,
pell-mell down tbe bill, and across tbe old stubble
ground. Then you got a nail in your foot — tbe
rest of tbe boys out-distanced you, but you limped
along, with the apples banging and jangling in
your blouse. And just as it seemed that the old
skin-flint was going to get you, you took that
sharp turn in tbe road, and came upon little, blue
eyed her — standing by tbe dog-kennel; how quick
she was to help you stuff yourself into that kennel,
and when your pursuer came along she told bim
Innocently that you bad just run by, up that way.
That act earned her tbe biggest, reddest and juiciest
apple of all you stole and — say, old man, just dry
that tear, now; fifty years have passed since then!
THE TELL-TALE PAKASOL (Nov, 14).— Hiram
Perkins is not a tlirt, but that isn't because he's
so fond of bis stern old wife. On tlie contrary, he's
exceptionally obliging to those of the fair sex who
cross his path, and so it is not surprising when be
gives Minerva Smith (quite unmarried. If you
please) a lift in his one-horse shay as he meets
her on the dusty road. And she discretely keeps
her fanclly-decorated parasol over their beads all
tbe way to the village. Both enter the general
store, and it just so happens that the horse con-
siders this his cue to take a walk unguided; and
he does. Hiram's chagrin is intense, to say tbe
least, but Instead of starting quietly on the scent,
he starts a hullabaloo and gets the whole town out
searching for his team. Mrs. Cynthia Perkins bears
of It. of course, and arrives on tbe scene just as
tbe strayed quadruped is being walked back by
tbe finder. But Hiram's joy is changed to dis-
may, and finally panic, as he sees that Miss
Minerva Smith's parasol is still lying on the seat!
P. S. — Mrs. Smith is averse to explanations, and
has a fine muscular development.
THE OLD LEADER (Nov. 18).— Pretty tough
going when a man gets the hand of Father Time
pressing heavily on bim. And even though Franz
Engel is a genius in music, it's a little bard for
him to get along. But his aged, sweet-souled wife
Is an incentive to him, and he struggles bravely
on as the conductor of the orchestra at the opera.
One day he mets with an accident and it inter-
feres seriously with the quality of bis work. So
much so. In fact, that it led to his discharge. And
did lie bring bis sorrow home, to add to tbe grey
hairs of his loving old life-partner, to cause her
anguish and worriment? No, he was of too noble
and sacrificing a nature for that so be just went
out to seek other work, and finally found It — with
a gang on a building construction job. He worked
faithfully and every day, during the noon hour,
he thrilled his fellow laborers with the sweet notes
from his violin. And he might have spent tbe rest
of bis days at this work, if it bad not been that
he was one day "discovered" — yes, twice discov-
ered. For at tbe same time that his wife dis-
covered what a sacrifice he was making to keep
a roof above her head, the great impressario of
the Koyal Opera sent bim word that his opera has
been accepted — that his crowning sucres is to di-
vorce bim from the construction gang, and he Is
to take bis place among the bright constellations
of the musical firmament. And thus it happens
that we finally read in the newspapers of tbe
riotous enthusiasm that greeted the first perform-
ance of his masterpiece at the opera.
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be known as tbe Pastime Photoplay Theater.
St. Louis, Mo. — The Vaudeville Theater Com-
pany will erect a new theater at 5951 Easton Ave-
nue, to cost $35,000.
Colorado Springs, Col. — Plans are under way for
tbe Improvement of the property at Nevada and
Huerfano Street. .\ moving picture building will be
erected at a cost of $20.I10<1.
Los Angeles, Cal. — 1,. W. Knight will erect a
new moving picture liouse at 1276 39th Street,
at a cost of $3,000.
Elgin, HI, — H. P. Rorig and Maj. .T. B. Caughey
have leased the building at 160-2 DuPage Street
and will remodel into a moving picture house, at
a cost of $6,000.
Chippewa Falls, Wis. — E. Nelson, of the Gem
Theater, Is considering the establlsliment of a
new theater here.
Ohicago, m. — Wra. Bopp will erect a new $5,000
moving picture theater, at 3+48 Southport .\venue.
St. Louis, Ho. — The 0. T. Crawford Theater
Syndicate will build a new moving picture theater
at King's Highway and Delmar Boulevard.
Los Angeles, Cal. — G. M. Crowe will establish
an $S.OiK> moving picture theater, at 2033 East
First Street.
Philadelphia, Pa. — James D. Dorney will erect
a new moving picture theater, at 519 E. Glrard
Avenue, to cost $16,000.
Colorado Springs, Col. — ^The Colorado Amusement
Company will establish a new moving picture
bouse on Nevada Avenue.
Southampton, L. I. — Colonel Bobert M. Thomp-
son is considering tbe erection of a new opera
bouse here.
Louisville, Ky. — The Rnby Amusement Company.
Capital. $21,000. Directors: Alfred Houston, Es-
tella Houston, L. Schang, Clarence Bitzer and
M. S. Striker.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Tbe (Jem Theater Ompany.
Capital, $3,000. Directors: Ludolpb Hansen, Hol-
den T. Nelson, E. Nelson and Antonla Nelson.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — The TrlState Amusement
Company. Capital. $25,000. Directors: J. W,
Thomas, H. K. Lott, Earl M. Godfrey. James
Wansley. G. \V. Morton, Forest Morton, and
George Holland.
Newark, N. J. — The Film Company. Capital,
$1,000,000. Directors: Saul Osden, Gustave White-
head and Charles Jones.
New York City. — The Special Film Ompany.
Capital, $40,000. Directors: Julius H. Deher, Rob-
ert Spregelthal. and Eerthold Spitz.
New York City. — The Majestic Moving Picture
Company. Capital, $60,000. Directors: Thomas
D. Cochrane, Edna L. Thomas, and Walter Sel-
igsburg.
St. Louis, Mo. — Tbe Rainbow Amusement Com-
pany. Capital, $3,000. Directors: John Angelich
and George Angelich.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — The Hipp Theater Company.
Capital, $6, .500. Directors: J. E. Stivers, S. J.
Crawford and T. M. Davidson.
Salt Lake City, Utah. — The Oracle Theater Com-
pany. Capital, $10,000. Directors: Charles Zei-
mer, H. T. Moore. H. A. Sims, Albert Scowcroft.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — The Rex Amusement Com-
pany. Capital, $10,000. Directors: J. Kreizel, L.
Ruzicka, Anna Ruzicka, A. Krejzel and J. Kriezel.
Newark, N. J. — The Manufacturers' Educational
Film Company. Capital, $25,000. Directors: Ray-
mond E. Taylor, William E. Holmwood and Joseph
Garrarett.
Newark, N. J. — The American Song Illustrating
Company. Capital, $100,000. Directors: W. E.
Woodruff, G. E. Netzenbecker. D. Waltz.
Bristol, Tenn. — M. L. Fowler has hold his moving
picture theater to Anson King.
Washington, D. C. — The Fayette moving picture
theater here will be moved to Sabina, O.
Bartlesville, Okla. — W. E. Dixon has purchased
a moving picture theater here.
Boonville, Mo. — A. E. Holton has leased tbe
Stephens Opera House here and will operate it as
a moving picture theater.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Morris Splss will erect a
moving picture theater at 2T16-1S Girard Avenue.
Mayfield, Ky. — Harry Evans has purchased tbe
Princess Theater at this city and contemplates a
number of extensive improvements.
Frederick, Okla. — E*. F. Cbristman and F. Fricken-
shler have purchased tbe Gem Theater here and
contemplate making a number of improvements.
Winona, Minn. — Lester Schwartz, formerly of this
cit.r. will open a moving picture theater In Roch-
ester.
Mitchell, S. D. — L. D. ^filne will engage in the
moving picture business in this city.
Ft. Dodge, la. — J. H. Porter will open a moving
picture theater In this city.
Wall, S. D. — Tbe Bright Light Moving Picture
Theater Company of Nistland, will open a moving
picture theater here.
Hannibal, Mo. — .Morris & Reese have leased tbe
Goodwin Theater at 205 North Main Street, and
the same will be remodeled and refinlsbed.
Defiance, la. — Frank Hain will engage In the
moving picture theater business here.
Champaign, HI. — C. D. Stevens will open a moving
picture theater here.
Sumter, S. C. — F. St. Owens will open a moving
picture theater liere.
Elgin, 111, — Major Jos. B. Caughey purchased a
building which he will remodel for theater pur-
(X)ses.
Fairmont, Minn. — Frank St. Jolm will erect a
moving picture theater here.
Pipestone. Minn. — J. L. Denbart has sold his in-
terest in tbe Gem Theater to M. H. Carey.
Temple, Texas John E. Rosser will have plans
prepared for the erection of a $75,000 theater here.
Anniston, Ala. — The Savoy Theater will be opened
for business in a short time.
New rim, Minn. — F. E. English of this city, will
erect a moving picture tlieater in St. Peter.
Mason City, la. — P. E. Johannsen will erect a
moving picture theater in the near future.
Sisseton, S. D. — H. L. Spackman sold a site to
.\rtliur Bennett, who will erect a moving picture
theater.
New trim, Minn — J. P. Graff will erect a moving
picture theater in the near future.
Minneapolis, Minn. — The .\merlcan Amusement
Company took out a building permit to erect a fire-
proof theater at 410-412 Twentieth .\venue North.
Dulutb, Minn. — .Architects are preparing plans for
the erection of a moving picture theater for the
Lyric Theater Company.
CONTRACT
New York City. Oct Tth 1911.
This contract, entered into this date, between
MAX FLORENCE. Hotel Imperial, New York
Citv. and as«>ciates. party of tne first part, and
A. J. CLAPIIA.M, 134 West 37th St., New York
City, party of the second part, witnesseth:—
Tbe Party of the First Part, hereby ^rante to
the Party of the Second Part, the exclusive riKhts
to manufacture all slides of the lecturo entitled,
"Interior Views and Facts about the Mormon
Temple," by Gisbert L. Boesard, all of which
slides are controlled and owned my said MAX
FLORENCE, and associates. Said Lecture Set to
consist of one hundred ten (110) slides.
Party of the First Part hereby orders one
hundred sets of said lecture, all of which are to
be colored as per original sample set,
AU slides to bear the name of A. J. CLAPHAM,
as manufacturer on the mats, and all positive
slides to bear a facsimile of MAX FLORENCE'S
signature, with the words. "CopjTight. 1911."
The Party of the Second Part, hereby agrees not
to manufacture or sell any slides or sets of said
lecture except upon written authority of MAX
FLORENCE.
(Signed) GISBERT L. BOSS.A.RD,
(Signed) MAX FLORENCE,
(Witness) (Signed) A. J. CLAPHAM.
MICHAEL A. TESTA,
Commissioner of Deeds. N. Y. City.
AFFIDAVIT
We. MAX FLORENCE and GISBERT L. B03-
S.\RD, do hereby certify that the only and genuine
contract for the making of stereopticon slides of
the Interior Views and Facts about the Mormon
Temple Lecture, which consists of 1(K slides, con-
trolled and owned exclusively by us, is that one
executed to A. J. CL.\PHAJI, Rne .Art Slide Maker,
130 West 37th St., New York. All slides dLstributed
will bear the signature of .Max Florence, Met., on
each and erery slide. The above mentioned lecture
set is reproduced from tlie original and only genuine
photographs ever taken of the Mormon Temple, by
GISBERT L. BOSSAED. and which were the
cause c.f the controversy between President Joseph
F. Smith of the Mormon Church and the under-
signed.
(Signed) MAX FLORENCE.
(Signed) GISBERT L. BOSSARD.
Witness: Witness:
MICHAEL A. TESTA. FRANK MORRIS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 21th day
of October, 19U.
N. N. FITZ,
Notary Public No. 28,
New York County.
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A wonderfully interesting lecture. Uiat draws crowds
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John Dickey. Pueblo. Colo., writes he is immensely
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nights. Swamped ^vith bookings. Others arc coining
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Our catalogue of announcement slides now ready.
Over 250 designs, new. snappy ideas, artistic coloring.
It's free. Send for a copy.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
INDEPENDENT
Release Dates
AMERICAN.
Oct. 2 — The Love of the West (Dr.). 1000
Ort. 5— The Miner's Wife (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9 — The Land Tbleres (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 12 — The Cowboy and the Outlaw (Dr.).. 1000
Oct. 16— Three Daoghters of the West (W. Dr.) 850
Oct. 16— The Caves of La Jolla (Sc.) 150
Oct. 19— The Lonely Range (W. Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Horse Thief's Bigamy (W. Dr.). 1000
Oct. 26— The Trail of the Eucalyptus (W. Dr.). 1000
Oct. 30— The Stronger Man (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— The Water War (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 6— The Three Shell Game (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. ft— The Mexican (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 13— The Eastern Cowboy (W. Com.) 1000
Nov. 16— The Way of the West (Com.) 1000
Nov. 20— The Test (Dr.) 1000
Not. 23— Jolly Bill of the Rocking R (Dr.)
CHAMPION.
Oct. 4— As Thiog* Uaed To Be (Dr.) »50
Oct. 9 — The National Guard Encampment at
Fort Riley (Topical) 860
Oct. 11— What the Indians Did 960
Oct. 16 — A Girl and a Spy (Dr.) »50
Oct. IS — Circumstantial Evidence (Dr.) 900
Oct. 23 — ^The Copperhead (Dr.) 950
Oct. 25 — Law or the Lady (Dr.) 960
Oct. 30 — Field Day Sports at Ft. Riley, Kansas
(Topical) 950
Nov. 1 — The Cowboys' Pies (Com.) 950
Nov. 6— Folks of Old Virginia tDr.) 950
Nov. S— The Moonshiner's Trail (Dr.) 960
Nov. 13 — The Redemption of a Coward (Dr.).. 95«
Nov. 15— The Passing of Sal (Dr.) 950
ECLAIR.
Sept. 25 — A Just General (MUltary Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2— Hearts and Eyes (Dr.) 630
Oct. 2— For Your Hats, Ladles! (Edu.) 370
Oct. 9 — Better to Have Remained Blind (Dr.) 740
Oct. 9— The Motor Chair (Com.) 260
Oct. 16 — A Lucky Change (Com.) 805
Oct. 16— Lake Garda (Scenic) 185
Oct. 23— Youth! "Queen of Hearts" (Com.).. 740
Oct. 23— Percy Gets Tired of the Theater
(Com.) 260
Oct. 30— A Father's Heart (Dr.) 920
Nov. 6 — Willie Challenges Jim Jackson (Com.)
Nov. 6 — Life Under the Sea (Educational) ....
GREAT NORTHERN.
Sept. 23— Caught In His Own Net (Dr.)
Sept. i?0 — The Conspirators (Dr. )
Oct. 7— The White Tulip ((3om.)
Oct. 7 — Barcelona (Scenic)
Oct. 14 — Secret of the Underground Passage
(Dr.)
Oct. 21— His Fidelity Investigated (Com.)
Oct. 28— The Vicissitudes of Fate (Dr.)
Nov. 4 — The Actor as a Soldier (Com.)
Nov. 4 — Through the South of France (Sc.)...
Nov. 11 — A Woman's Wit. (Com.)
IMP.
Oct. 2— The Rose's Story (Dr.) 1000
Oct. a — Through the Air (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 9 — The Sentinel Asleep (Dr.) 600
Oct. 9 — The Last G. A. R. Parade it Roch-
ester, N. Y. (Topical) 600
Oct. 12— The Better Way (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 16— Uncle Pete's Ruse (Com. -Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19 — The Aggressor (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Biting Bnsiness (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 26— The Waif (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30— His Dress Shirt (Dr.) 800
Oct. 30— A Few Minutes With Steeple-Jack
Lindliolm (Topical) 200
Nov. 2 — King, the Detective (Dr.) lOOO
Nov. 6 — Waiting at the Church (Com.) 1000
Nov. 9 — The Wife's Awakening (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 13— The Fallln' Out (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 16 — Breaking the Seventh Commandmeot
(Dr.) 1000
LUX.
Oct. 9— Bill Has a Bath (Com.) 452
Oct. 8— Neighbors (Com.) 488
Oct. 13 — A Dog In a Coiner's Den (Dr.) 693
Oct. 13— Bill, Police Cyclist (Com.) 890
Oct. 20— Bill Pays His Debts (Ctom.) 442
Oct. 20— Henpecked Bertie Goes Fishing (0>ra.) 614
Oct. 27— Bill, His Wife and the Water (Com.) 465
Oct. 27— Bertie and His Rivals ((3om.) 472
Nov. 3— Bill and the Bear ((3om.) 554
Nov. 3 — Tommy's Camera (Com.) 893
Nov. 10— Bill Taken for a Ghost (Com.) 426
Nov. 10 — The Diversions of a Nursemaid (Com.) 495
NEW TORE MOTION PICTUHE 00.
BISON.
Oct. 8 — The Red Man's Penalty (Dr.)
Oct. a — Range Justice (Dr.)
Oct. 10— The Pioneer's Mistake (Dr.)
Oct. 13— The Indian Rustlers (Dr.)
Oct. 17— A Western Bride (Dr.)
Oct. 20— A Warrior's Treachery (Dr.)
Oct. 24— A Noble Red Man (Dr.)
Oct. 27 — An Indian Hero (Dr.)
Oct. 31 — The Cattlemen's War (Dr.)
Nov. 3 — A Young Squaw's Bravery (Dr.)
Nov. 7 — A Race for a Bride (Dr. )
Nov. 10 — Uenoma's Broken Promise (Dr.)....
AUBROSIO.
(By H. T. M. P. Co.)
Sept. 30 — The Law of Retaliation (Dr.)
Sept. 30 — A Strange Invitation to Dinner (Com.)
Oct. 4 — Wrestlers and Wrestling (Topical)...
Oct. 11 — The Little Chimney Sweep (Dr.)
Oct. 14 — ^Tweedlednm's Monkey (Com,).%
Oct. 14 — Tweedledum and One of His Tricks
(Com.)
Oct. 18 — The Conversion of St. Anthony (Dr.)
Oct. 25 — Salambo (Dr.)
Not. 1 — Jndas (Dr.)
Nov. 8— Doily's Doll (Dr.)
Nov. 8 — Tweedledum's Motor Car ((X>m.)
ITALA.
(By N. Y. M. P. Co.)
Sept. 9 — Toto Has s Purse ((3om.)
Sept. 16 — The Horse of the Regiment (Dr.)
Sept. 16^Fool8head Charges Himself With B«-
moval (Com. )
Oct. 7 — Foolshead a Model Quest (Com.)
Sept. 23— (.See Ambrosio this date.)
Sept. 30 — (See Ambrosio this date.)
Oct. 7 — Foolshead a Model Guest (Ck>m.)
Oct. 14 — (See Ambrosio this date.)
Oct. 21 — Foolshead Quarrels With His Sweet-
heart (Com.)
Oct. 28 — Toto and the Dummy (Com.)
Oct. 28 — The Rearing of Plieasants (Edu.)
Nov. 4 — Foolshead's Holiday (Com.)
Nov. 11 — A Victim of Competition
Nov. 11— The Effect of a Racket (Com.)
NESTOR.
Oct. 11— Let Us Smooth the Way (Dr.)
Oct. 14 — Mutt and Jeff and the Blackhand (Oom.)
Oct. 14 — Romance and Uppercuts (Com.)
Oct. 18— The Town Marshal (Com. -Dr.)
Oct. 21 — Mutt and Jeff Join the Opera Ck)
Oct. 21 — That Blessed Baby (Com.)
Oct. 25 — Lone Bill's Last Ride (Dr.)
Oct. 28 — Mutt and Jeff Discover a Wonderful
Remedy (Oom. )
Oct. 28 — Dippy Advertises for a Pup (Com.)...
Nov. 1 — Big Noise Hank (W. Com.)
Nov. 4 — Mutt and Jeff and the Lady Stenog-
rapher (Com. )
Nov. 4 — The Suit Case Mystery (Com.)
Nov. 8 — A True Westerner (Dr.)
Nov. 11 — Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds
(Cora.)
N'ov. 15— The White Medicine Man (Dr.)
N'ov. 18 — Mutt and Jeff and the Unlucky Star
(Com.)
Nov. 18 — That Kid from the East (Com.)
POWERS.
Oct. 10 — Large Lakes of Italy (Scenic) 286
Oct. 10— Thou Shalt Not Steal (Com.) 700
Oct. 14— Running Fawn's Chief (Dr. ) 900
Oct. 17 — Yarn of a Baby's Shirt (Com.)
Oct. 17 — First Mali by Aeroplane (Topical)..
Oct. 17 — Headline Acrobats (Ck)m.)
Oct. 21 — The Awakening of John Clark (Dr.)..
Oct. 34 — John Ba-xter's Ward (Com.)
Oct. 24— The Little Brown Calf (Dr.)
Oct. 28 — The Revenue Officer's Last Case (Dr.)
Oct. 31 — Apples and Destiny (Com.)
Oct. 31 — The Progressive Book Agent (CJotn.)..
Nov. 4— The Pride of the West (Dr.)
Not. 7 — Mobilization of tlie American Fleet
(Topical)
Nov. 11 — For the Tribe (Dr.)
Nov. 14 — When First We Met cDr.)
-Nov. 14 — The Teil-Tale Parasol (Com.)
Nov. 18— The Old Leader (Dr.)
RELIANCE.
Sept. 80— Weighed in the Scale (Dr.)
Oct. 7 — The Anonymous Letter (Dr.)
Oct. 11— The Human SacriBce (Dr.)
Oct. 14 — A Narrow Escape (Dr.)
Oct. 18— The Trapper's Daughter (Dr.)..!!...!
Oct. 21— Divorce (Dr.)
Oct. 25— The Empty Crib (Dr.)
Oct. 28— The Test of a Man (Dr.)
Nov. 1— A Mix-Up In Suit Cases (Com. Dr.).
Nov. 4 — The Greater Love (Dr.)
Nov. 8 — Marriage (Dr.)
Nov. 11— The Track Walker (Dr.)
Nov. 15 — The Moonshiners (Dr. )
Nov. 18— The Injustice of Man (Dr.)
HEX.
Aug. 24 — Castles in the Air (Com.)
Aug. 31 — The Tom Scarf (Dr. )
Sept. 7 — Picturesque Colorado (Scenic)
Sept. 14 — Faith (Dr.)
Sept. 21— The Rose and the Dagger (Dr.) ,
Sept. 28— The Derelict (Dr.)
Oct. 5 — Lost Illusions (Dr.)
Oct. 12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
Oct. 10— Her Sister (Dr.)
Oct. 26 — A Breach of Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 2— The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
Nov. 9 — Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
Oct. 4— A Quiet Evening (Com.)
Oct. 4 — Winning Papa's Consent (Dr.)
SO LAX.
Sept. 20 — Oh! You Stenographer (Com.)
Sept. 22— Nellie's Soldier (Mil. Dr.)
Sept. 27— How Hopkins Raised the Bent (Ooa.)
Sept. 29 — An Italian's Gratitude (Dr.)
Oct. 4 — A Breexy Morning (Com.)
Oct. 6 — His Sister's Sweetheart (MlUtary)
Oct. 11— He Was a Millionaire (Com.)
Oct. 13— His Mother's Hymn (Dr.)
Oct. 18 — A Corner In Criminals (Com.)
Oct. 18 — A Lover's Ruse ((>)m. ) ■.
Oct. 2rt— His Better Self (Military Dr.)
Oct. 25 — Percy and His Squaw (CJom.)
Oct. 27— For Big Brother's Sake (Dr.)
Nov. 1 — Following Cousin's Footsteps (Oun.)..
Nov. .'J— A Heroine of the Revolution (Dr.)
Nov. 8 — .\n Interrupted Elopement ((jom.)....
Nov. 10 — Grandmother Love (Dr.)
THANHOUBEa.
Sept. 29 — Love's Sacrifice (Dr. )
Oct. 3— The Five Rose Sisters (Dr.)
Oct. 6— The East and the West (Dr.)
Oct. 9 — The Higher Law (Dr.)
Oct. 13 — The Tempter and Dan Cupid (Dr.)..
Oct. 17 — The Early Life of David Copperfl*I4
(Dr.), Part I
Oct. 20— The Satyr and the Lady (Dr.)
Oct. 24 — Little Em'ly and David Copperfleld (Dr.)
Oct. 27— The Jewels of Allah (Dr.)
Oct. 30 — The Loves of David Copperfleld (Dr.)..
Nov. 3 — Their Burglar (Dr.)
Nov. 7 — The Missing Heir (Dr.)
Nov. 10 — The Last of the Mohicans (Dr.)
Nov. 14 — The Higher — the Fewer (Com.)
Nov. 17— A Mother's Faith (Dr.)
YANKEE.
Sept. 2S— For the Wearing of the Oree« (Dr.)
Sept. 2»— Man (Dr.)
Oct. 2 — She Never Knew (Dr. )
Oct. 6 — The (Joose Girl (Dr.)
Oct. 9— His Second Wife (Dr.)
Oct. IS — Society Hoboes (Com.)
Oct. 16— The Ix)st Kerchief (Com.)
Oct. 20 — The .Man Who Came Back (Dr.)
Oct. 23 — The Drummer Boy of Shiloh (Dr.)...
Oct. 27— Flower of the Forest (Dr.)
Oct. 30 — The Van Osten Jewels (Dr.)
Nov. ^ — At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
Nov. 6 — A Coward's Regeneration (Dr.)
Nov. in — He Didn't Like the Tune (Com.)...
Nov. 13— Into the Light (Dr.)
Nov. 17— The Two Rooms (Dr.)
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MILANO MAKE
HELIOS MARE
A FEW MORE DESIRABLE STATES STILL OPEN
WIRE OR WRITE QUICK!
In order to make immediate sales of the exclusive rij^hts for the copyrighted
pictures of Dante's Inferno Milano Films, (5 reels) and Dante's Inferno Helios Make,
(two reels) we have reduced the prices to the following schedule. Write (jr wire at
once and send a deposit as no territory will be held witlvjut a deposit.
Milano—Fivc Reels and Lecture.
Minnesota. Wisconsin, $2000, including i
<et film.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vennont, $1500,
includinc^ i set film.
Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware,
$1500, includintj i set film.
Nevada, Arizona, Utah, $1500, including i
set film.
Montana, Wyoming, Idaiio, $1500. includ-
ing I set film.
Ontario, Quebec. Maritime Provinces,
$2500. including i set film.
Helios—Two Reels.
Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island. Connecticut, $1,000,
including 2 sets film.
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District
of Columbia, $800, including i set fihn.
Eastern Pennsylvania, $1000, including 2
sets film.
Utah, Nevada, Arizona. $600, including i
«et film.
Oregon, Idaho. $600, including i set film.
Montana. Wvoming, $600, including i set
film.
Minnesota, $500, including i set film.
Wisconsin, $500. including i set film.
Texas, Oklahoma. New Mexico, $1800, in-
cluding 2 sets film. (Delivery to be made
December i ) .
MSs.souri. Iowa, $1000. including 2 sets
film. (Delivery to be mado December i).
Nebraska, North Dakota. South Dakota.
$800. including i set film. (Delivery to be
made December i).
British Columbia, .Mberta. Manitoba. Sas-
katchewan, $800, including i set film.
Ontario, $600, including i set film.
Quebec, Maritime rrovmces, S600, includ-
ing I set film.
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NEW YORK CITY
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BIOGRAFH.
Oct. 23 — The Inventor's Secret (Com.) 4«8
Oct. 26— The Long Road (Dr.) 909
Oct. 30— Love In tbe Hills (Dr.) 998
Not. 2 — A Victim of Circumstances (Com.).. 882
Not. 2— Tbelr First Divorce Case (Com.) 616
Not. 6— The Battle (Dr.) 1084
Not. 9— The Trail of Books iDr.) 994
Nov. 13— Dooley's Scheme (Com.) 530
Nov. 18 — Won Through a Medium (Com.) 467
Nov. 16 — Through Darkened Vales (Dr.) 999
EDISON,
Oct. 28— The Kid from the Klondike (W. Com.)
Oct. 31— The Reform Candidate (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1 — The Rise and Fall of "Weary WllUe"
(Com.) 1000
Nov. 3— The Girl and the Motor Boat (Dr.).. 1000
Nov. 4 — Love and Hatred (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7 — A Modern Cinderella (Com.) 1000
Nov. 8 — Logan's Babies (Com.) 1000
Nov. 10— The Black Arrow (Dr.) 1000
Not. 11 — Willie Wise and His Motor Boat
(Com. ) 650
Nov. 11 — Icebergs Oft the Coast of Labrador
(Sc.) 840
Not. 14 — Lndwlg from Germany (Com.) 1000
Not. 15— The Living Peach (Com.) 600
Not. 15— The Y. M. C. A., Silver Bay, Lake
George, N. Y 400
Nov. 17— The Ghost's Warning (Dr.) lOOO
Nov. 18 — The Story of the Indian Ledge (Dr.). 1000
'ESSANAY.
Oct. 26 — Too Many Engagements (Com.) 1000
Oct. 27— Pals (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 28 — The Forester's Plea (W. Dr.)
Oct. 31— Outwitting Papa (Com.) 1000
Nov. 2— The Right John Smith (Com.) 364
Not. 2— hi Feathertop at the Fair (Com.) 636
Not. 8 — Bill Bumper's Bargain (Com.) 1000
Not. 4 — The Outlaw Deputy (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 7— He Fought for the U. S. A. (Dr.)... 1000
Not. 9— Showing Uncle (Com.) 400
Not. 9— Gee Whiz (Com.) 600
Nov. 10— The Empty Saddle (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 11— The Girl Back East (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 14— Hubby's Scheme (Com.) 1000
Nov. 16 — President Taft at San Francisco
(Topical) lOOO
Nov. 17 — The Point of View (Com.)
Nov. 17 — Excess Baggage (C!om.) 1000
Nov. 18— Tlie Cattle Rustler's Father (W. Dr.). 1000
GAUMONT
Oct. 17^Done Brown (Com. -Dr.) 833
Oct. 17 — A Fairyland of Frost and Snow (Sc.) 183
Oct. 21 — The Masked Huntsman (Dr.) 784
Oct. 21— Opening Flowers (Horticultural) 216
Oct. 24 — Jlmmle In Love (Com.) 655
Oct. 24 — The Ostrich Plume Industry, France
(Scenic.) 428
Oct. 28— Fridolin (Dr.) 578
Oct. 28— The Principality of Monaco (Sc.) 400
Oct. 31— The Widower (Dr.) 1020
Not. 4 — The Jesting Princess (Dr.) 787
Not. 4 — Belgian Cavalry at Exercise (Military) 200
Not. 7— The Vagabond (Dr.) 623
Not. 7— a Trip On a Dirigible Balloon (Sc). 331
Not. 11— The Hour of Execution (Dr.) 787
Not. 11 — Manresa, a Spanish Town (Sc.) 200
Not. 14 — Jlmmle and His Country Uncle (Com.) 820
Not. 14— The Outskirts of Paris (Sc.) 164
Nov. 18— The Reckoning (Dr.) 875
Nov. 18— A Trip to Saxony (Sc.) 150
KALEU.
Oct. 23— A Prisoner of Mexico (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 25— The Ix)8t Freight Car (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 27— The Peril of the Plains (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30 — For Her Brother's Sake (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1 — The Greatest of Engineering Feats
lEducatlonal)
Not. 1— Tlie Plot Against Bertie (Com.)
Not. S — The Price of Ambition (Dr.)
Not. 6— Tlie Luck of Reckless Reddy (Com.). 1000
Not. 8— White Rravp's Heritage (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 10 — Tlie Engineer's Daughter (Dr.) lOOO
Nov. I.-?- WliiMi Cyilif.irnin W:is WcMi (Dr. K .1000
Nov. 15— Tlie Desert Well (Dr.) IWX)
Nov. 17— The Flshermaid of Ballydavld (Dr.). 1000
LUBIN.
Oct. 25— The Tars Ashore (Comedy) 1000
Oct. 26 — A Rural Conqueror (Com.) 1000
Oct. 28— Love's Victory (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30— Somebody's Mother (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1 — A Gay Time in New York City (Ck)m.)1000
Nov. 2 — One On Reno (Com. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 4 — The Mexican (Com.) 1000
Nov. 6 — Aunt Jane's Legacy (Com.) 1000
Nov. 8 — Who Owns the Baby (Com.) 1000
Nov. 9 — Jack's Umbrella (Com.) 1000
Nov. 11— The House That Jack Built (Dr.)... 1000
-Vov. 13— His Chorus GUI Wife (Dr.) 1000
-Nov. 15 — Some Mother-ln-Law (Com.) 1000
Nov. 16 — A Newsboy's Luck (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 18 — A Romance of the 60's (Dr.).. 1000
HELIES.
Oct. 12— Tommy's Rocking Horse (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19— The Cross of Pearls (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 2ft— The Gypsy Bride (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— Right or Wrong (Dr.) 360
Nov. 2 — Mexican as it is Spoken (Com.) 590
Nov. 9 — The Spur of Necessity (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 16 — The Miser Miner (C!om.-Dr.) 1000
ECXIPSE.
(O. Kleine.)
Oct. 18 — Madeira. Portugal (Sc.) 385
Oct. 25 — A Woman's Slave (Dr.) 950
Nov. 1 — Trapped (Dr.) 975
Nov. 8 — An Eye for an Eye, or the Last Days
of King Henry III of France (Dr.). 1000
Nov. 15 — The Hindu Jewel Mystery (Dr.) 1015
FATHE.
Nov. 1 — Love Moulds Labor (Dr.) 041
Nov. 2 — A Sioux Lover's Strategy (Dr.) 890
Nov. 4— The Coward (Am. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 6 — Pathe's Weekly No. 45 (Topical). . .1000
Nov. 8 — The Story of the Typewriter (Ind.)..1000
Nov. 9 — Terms of the Will (Am. Dr.)
Nov. 9 — Review of the Paris Garrison (Military)
Nov. 10— The Bandit's Bride (Dr.) 738
Nov. 10— The Astis (Acrobatic) 236
Nov. 11 — Love's Renunciation (Dr.) lOOO
Nov. 13— Pathe's Weekly Xo. 46 (Topical) 1000
Nov. 15— A Brother in Arms (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 16*— Western Postmistress (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 18 — The Reporter (Dr.) 990
0. G. P. C
Oct. 30 — Grandfather's Violin (Dr.) 754
Oct. 30 — A Burlesque Bullfight (Com.) 210
Nov. 3^An Episode Under Henri III (Dr.)... 968
Nov. 7 — Uncle's Money (Com. )
Nov. 7 — Making Artificial Flowers (Ind.)
Nov. 14— The Birth of a Flower (Educational) . 845
Nov. 14 — Vendetta (Dr. ) 650
Nov. 17— The Daughter of the Clown (Dr.)... 995
SEUO.
Oct. 31— Captain Brand's Wife (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— The Inner Mind (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 3 — His First Long Trousers (Com.) 600
Nov. 3 — Seeing Indianapolis (Sc.) 600
Nov. 6— The Coquette (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7 — Western Hearts (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 9— Old Billy (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 10 — Lieut. Grey of the (Confederacy (Dr.). 1000
Nov. 13— In the Days of Gold (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 14— The Bootlegger (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 16 — The New Superintendent (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 17 — A Spanish Wooing (Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH.
Oct. 24 — Wig Wag (Com.) 1000
Oct. 25— Aunt Huldah, Matchmaker (Com.)..l«Oe
Oct. 27 — Kitty and the Cowboys
Oct. 28— Regeneration (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30 — Captain Barnacle, Diplomat (Dr.) 10(X)
Oct. 31 — Madge of the Mountains (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 1 — Sonthern Soldier's Sacrifice (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 3 — The Gossip (Com.) 1000
Nov. 4 — A Message From Beyond (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 6 — Her Cowboy Lover (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7— Auld Lang Syne. 2 reels (Dr.) 2000
Nov. 8 — Arbutus (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 10— Who's Who (Com.) 1000
Nov. 11 — An Aeroplane Elopement (Com. Dr.). 1000
Nov. 13— Suffer Little ("hiUlren (Dr.) 1000
Not. 14— The Girl and the Sheriff (Dr.) 1000
Nov. Ii5 — Their Cliarming Mamma (Com. Dr.). 1000
Nov. 17— The Little Spy (Dr.) 1000
Nov. l.S — Vitagniph Monthly of Current Events
(To|i.1 1000
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SITUATIONS WAITTED.
AT LAST — An operator and electrician on whom
you can depend. Massachusetts license. 6 years'
experience. All machines. Address, R. V. WISE,
care of Moving Picture World, New York City.
POSITION WANTED — First-class moving picture
operator with .New York license, would like posi-
tion out of town. .Address. JAMES, care Moving
Picture World, New York City.
EXPERIENCED moving picture operator, with
New York license, wishes position anywhere, at
moderate salary. X. SCAVULLO, 242 East ll'lh
St., New York City.
AT LIBEETY — Moving picture operator, with
seven years' experience. Best of references. Will
go for a week on trial. Must prove to be a first-
<-lass operator or no money. Will go anywhere.
ELMER STAMETS, Easton, Pa.
AT LIBEETY — Moving Picture operator of 5
years' experience. Can do own repairing. Connec-
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World, New York City.
OPERATOR of over four years' experience. In
Oklahonia, Kansas, Missouri or Texas. Best of refer-
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AT LIBERTY — Singer, baritone, character, spot
and illustrated songs a specialty. Photo on request.
Age, 21 years. Address, SOL. S. COOK, 219 North
10th Street, Reading, Pa.
AT LIBERTY — Manager, vandeTllle and pictures,
experienced, married, sober, an actor, understands
music. Recently sold my theater. Address, M.\N-
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We handle only Chicago propositions. If per-
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Interest yon write us your wants. We will give
details of what we have. Address, The Young
Advertising System, 117 North Dearborn Street,
Chicago, 111.
FOR SALE — Moving picture and vaudeville house,
fully .equipped. Seats 225. Own electric plant.
3,500 inhabitants. Address, GEO. 0. BUTLER,
New Hartford, Conn.
FOR SALE — Five-cent moving picture and vaude-
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business. Can increase 100%. Investigate. Room
506 Goft Building, Clarksburg, W. Va.
EaUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOE SALE — Two H. & H. Reducers, 110 volts,
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three months in Alrdome. Have no further use
for same. Cost me $65 each. How much am I
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TO EXHIBIT — We desire to correspond with the-
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scriptive of Alberta and Northwestern Canada.
Lecturer accompanying our own films. Full Infor-
mation on receipt of your address. BlJou Theater,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
FILMS "WANTED — Films pertaining to central
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FOR SALE — Four transformers, bnllt by the
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$22.00 each. COSMOS ELECTRIC COMPANY, 136
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FOR SALE — 1 Perfecto Calcium Gas Making
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If personally Investigated, honestly represented.
Greater New York and suburban moving picture
tlieaters interests you, write us for particulars.
Investments of $1,000 and up. RELIANCE EX-
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MR. MANAGER — Exchange that lot of stale
music for something new. We make this possible
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player or electric piano. Music Roll Dept., A. F.
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^ We know of no Independent Exchange that is not
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^ We know of no Exhibitor who would willingly over-
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^ With these thoughts in mind, we are working very
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Meanwhile thor.^ has sprung up a tender feeling between
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THE BASEBALL BUG
A RATTLING COMEDY INTRODUCING
BIG CHIEF BENDER CY MORGAN JACK COOMBS RUBE OLDRING
STARS OF THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD
Now let the hearts of all fans rejoice, for the four stars of the Philadelphia Athletics will be with them once more, and
it will be a diversion to see them as actors — to see if they face the camera as confidently as they did the Giants.
BIG CHIEF BENDER
Released Tuesday, Nov. 21
CY MORGAN
JACK COOMBS
RUBE OLDRING
An Inspiring Sermonette tho he was, the chief figure in this fine story came to be mas-
tered by — an humble mountaineer. The millionaire's position in
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his BETTER! And his fear of the one who had character and no
wealth impelled the one who had wealth and no character to do a deed that resurrected his manhood and changed his outlook
A MASTER OF MILLIONS
Thanhouser
NEW ROCHELLE
Company
NEW YORK
SALES COMPANY AGENTS FOB V. S. AND CANADA
Shakespeare's "Tempest" (Complete in a Reel) Out Tuesday, Nov. 28
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ifT0\3R-Ar\NEER
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Here is a Real Comedv Pace-Maker
A Persistent Enduring Laugh
An Inimitable Rib-Tickler
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HUBBY'S SCHEME'
A comedy production, by Mr. G. M. Anderson. Better than "Outwitting Papa."
Released Tuesday, November 14th (Length, approximately i,ooo feet.)
The President in Pictures Released Thursday, November 16th
President TAFT at San Francisco
(Length, approximately 1,000 feet.)
Excellent views of our Chief Executive. The occasion is the ground-breaking ceremonies for
the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
Two Split-Reel Side-Splitters
Released Friday, November 17th
Excess Baggage and The Point of View
(Length, approximately i.ooo feet.)
Two short comedies, in the Essanay's best style. Excellent laugh-producers.
Big Western Drama This Week
Released Saturday, November 18th
A Cattle Rustler's Father
(Length, approxitnately 1,000 feet.)
There are many thrills and human heart interest in this excellent Western, made in the California
Sierras.
Special Posters For Every Realease
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NOV. 20th, "HIS VACATION." NOV, 22nd, 'THE COWBOY PUGILIST"
NESTOR
Oldest and Best
'*S6e Worth-WhileFilm* I Always a Feature
WEDNESDAY
November 15th, 1911
THE
WHITE
MEDICINE
MAN
997 feet of peculiarly excit-
ing and charming Western
Film — rapid and virile — de-
lights the eye and stirs the
heart. GET IT!
SATURDAY
November 18th, 1911
Mutt & Jeff
and the
Unlucky Star
Finest and Funniest Mutt
& Jeff Comic ever presented.
That Kid
from the East
Magnificent Western Thriller
— Positive Pippin — En-
trancingly Beautiful.
A SPLIT REEL
better than any yet pro-
duced. Laughs and thrills
in liberal doses. Choicest
quality SLud variety. GET IT!
SCENE FROM
'THE WHITE MEDICINE MAN'
AT YOUR SERMCE
3 NESTORS A WEEK
MONDAY
Worth-While Comedy
WEDNESDAY
Worth-While Western
SATURDAY
Worth-While Variety
3 NESTORS A WEEK
AT YOUR SER\TCE
Order Now and Be
Sure You Get These
COMING
RELE-ASES
MONDAY
November 20th, 1911
His
Vacation
This truly classy comedy
marks the beginning of the
Third Nestor. GET IT !
WEDNESDAY
November 22nd, 1911
The Cowboy
Pugilist
Introducing a capital battle
royal and a star bout — 4
rounds of matchless boxing.
GET IT !
SATURDAY
November 25th, 1911
Desperate Desmond
Pursued by
Claude Eclair e
Greatest film novelty ever
conceived. GET IT !
DAVID HORSLEY, BayOnne, N. J. sales CO., SoU Distributors
NOV. 25th, "DESPERATE DESMOND PURSUED BY CLAUDE ECLAIRE"
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD ;i-
AMERICA, WETHANKTHEE!
After months of ceaseless strug^^le, after days
and nights of anxiety and careful deliberation,
gradually signs of understanding and recogni-
tion made themselves apparent until, finally,
the Vast Majority of Independents in America
gave promise of earnest support for our first
Release in the land of Uncle Sam :
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RELEASED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21)
For this invaluable evidence of confidence in
ECLAIR we are indeed thankful, and by our
films will strive to merit the distinction shown
.us. ^. Exchanges have nobly rallied to our side
nor'Jiave we advised a single exhibitor, among,
the thousands who wrote, to demand our first
release. (Force is a poor weapon when meas-
ured with Quality, and the Legitimate Exchange
is always anxious to please its clients.)
To those few whose order to the Sales Company
has not gone forward, we would advise immedi-
ate action.
OUR RELEASES FOR THE FUTURE
Send for our new Booklet and keep posted on
the coming issues.
ECLAIR FILM COMPANY
STUDIO AND OFFICES, FORT LEE, N.J. Branches throughout the World
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Released Monday, Nov. 20th.
"FROMtheBOTTOMA'eSEA"
Copyright, 1911, I. M. P. Co.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT HELPS THE "IMP" PRODUCE
A MIGHTY 2,000-FOOT EDUCATIONAL DRAMA.
,ROAI THE BOTTOM OF
THE SEA" is not only the
greatest "Imp" film ever
made but the greatest ever at-
tempted by any manufacturer in
America. Not merely because it
is two thousand feet long, but be-
cause of its thrilling plot, its mas-
terly handling and its inestimable
educational value. WE ADVISE
EVERY EXHIBITOR TO GET
IT AND PAY WHAT-
EVER HIS EX-
CHANGE ASKS FOR
IT ! It is a regular
"Imp" release, but worth
infinitely more than many
so-called "features." Don't be sat-
isfied with a short booking. Repeat
it and jam your house time after
time ! The plot deals with the treach-
erous sinking of a United States
submarine torpedo boat. A young
officer volunteers to save the crew
by letting himself be shot through
the torpedo tube while the boat is
at the bottom of the sea. ALL
THIS YOU SEE— and more.
There's a love story weaving in
and out to add to the heart inter-
est. You see the submarine sink.
rise and sink. You see the res-
cue and all the details just as
though j'ou were on the boat.
Nothing Tike it has ever been at-
tempted in moving pictures. GET
IT AT ANY COST AND ANY
EFFORT ! Released Monday,
Nov. 20. Two thousand feet long.
SPECIAL POSTERS in keeping
with the special nature of the film.
Mark our word, "From the Bot-
tom of the Sea." opens a new era
in moving pictures made in Amer-
ica. You'll agree the instant you
see the film. GET BUSY !
IMF FILMS CO. TeI;^ T«
CAKL LAEMMLE, Pres.
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The "Imps" Splendid
Thanksgiving Release
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IF THE DEVIL JOINED THE CHURCH
you'd be no more surprised than at the picture
we're going to talk about just now. Xor does
this mean that it won't be talked about again
— only you'll do the talking, and what you'll
say will be stronger than this poor, little
humble ad. can ever hope to be. But to return —
"THE
RETURN "
Released Thursday,
(how well you M i /»■ 1
know it) Wov. 16th
will make your patrons return for another look.
It really overthrows the common belief that
they never come back — and you'll feel an un-
common relief at the first glance. It's a picture
with the prettiest outdoor scenes that Xature
or Rand & McXally ever turned out: a story with the voice of New York and the \vhisper oi the country; an epic
of the wilderness of mortar and steel, yet close to the hill? — and your heart.
Nurse your box office! Nourish your receipts! If your business is rocky, come back with
"THE RETURN"
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Sales Co. says K€X will Arrive with " THE RETURN."
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GREAT INORTHERN
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Release for Saturday, November llth
A WOMAN'S WIT
A classy comed}- feature, illustrating a clever wife's display of matrimonial strategy.
One of the comedy hits of the season. Don't miss it!
Release for Saturday, November 18th
A Rendezvous in Hyde ParK
A case of mistaken identity, in which the lovers of two sisters play prominent parts.
HIGH SCOTLAND
A film every one will want to see. Charming scenery, beautiful water effects,
national dances. The best scenic published for many a day.
Our lobby display is now ready for the trade. Write for circular.
All Firtt-Claat Independent Exchange* Handle Our Product
Sold Only Through Motion Picture Distributing
and Sales Company
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{NORDISK FILM CO. OF COPENHAGEN.)
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BABY NEEDS MEDICINE
{Comedy)
Releaaed November 15th
Onr of the best comedies of the year.
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HUSBANDS WANTED
(Conxcdy )
Released November 22nd
A rare good comedy of the right sort.
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Friday, Military and Drama
"ONLY A SQUAW"
(Indian Drama)
Released November 17lh
Wonderful Indian picture beautiful pholograpliy and well acted.
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THE WILL OF PROVIDENCE
II
( Co m e dy -Drama i
Released November 24th
A beautiful picture of heart interest and tome very laughable xen-
WE WANT— Every Buyer
of films to take the pains to see our present productions. WHAT-
EVER your opinion of our pictures in the past — TODAY you are
sure to admit they are equal to the best turned out in the country.
GO AND SEE THEM!
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ANNOUNCEMENT No. 15
Talk No. 6 on Exclusive Service
PICTURES and IDEAS
PICTURES are vital to your enterprise, good pictures doubly so. As to
what or how you would classify the subject matter in order that the
pictures measure up to your public's standard of good, may be a de-
batable proposition. The success of the producer depends upon his ability
to gauge this demand; however, the one thing which is beyond debate as re-
lated to pictures is the idea or principle of exhibit of good pictures. No man
can found a successful business in the average community with a line of pic-
tures duplicating on his competitor.
Exclusive service embodies that idea or principle, and its value is beyond
debate.
The National Programme — is exclusive; its pictures are in the main the
product of factories which were organized in the pioneer days of the industry.
These factories have lived, have grown, have prospered on their ability to
measure public demand and in incorporating that demand in the pictures
they produced.
We have recognized that good pictures are a necessity, but we have gone
further; we have incorporated with good pictures an idea, ''Exclusive Service,'"'
an idea, which conserves the paramount condition of success.
Success in any amusement enterprise depends upon the novelty of the
production offered; novelty cannot be protected except through some form
of control. Exclusive service gives this control.
The National programme means the pictures and the ideas which insures
vour business.
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM
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SUNDAY
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3 Reels
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A Personal Letter from Mr. Herbert Miles,
General Manager of the Republic
Film Co.
November 8, 1911.
Bowing to the will of the majority of the exhib-
itors of this country, we have decided to change our methods
of releasing two-reel feature films on the same day, and
the REPUBLIC FILM COMPANY will therefore release one reel
of its two-reel features on Saturday and the second reel on
Sunday; thus giving the exhibitor an opportunity of fea-
turing a master subject on the two best days of the week.
Eager to show some appreciation of the value of
these splendid suggestions coming from the exhibitors of
the country, unsolicited, and desiring to show deference
to the opinion of the Executive Committee of the Exhibitors,
League of Amerioa, it is our intention hereafter to let the
exhibitor dictate the policy of the REPUBLIC FILM COMPANY
in every way possible.
We want every exhibitor to write us suggesting
which one of our big two-reel features shall be released
first, and we also want you to write an advertisement that
will appeal to all exhibitors advertising that particular
subject .
Every successful exhibitor knows how to advertise
to reach the public. He should also be able to tell us how
to advertise so as to reach the exhibitors. You may submit
an ad for each of the subjects on terms mentioned below and
win more than one prize. The judges will be the New York
advertising managers of the Billboard, Telegraph and Moving
Picture News. The contest will close for the first prize
November 25th, for the second prize, December 9th, and next
fifteen, January l»t.|*
With thanks for the many kind expressions and
promises of co-operation, we remain.
Yours for quality,
REPUBLIC FILM CO.
Herbert Miles
To the one sending in the hest advertisement we will send $10.00. for
the next best advertisement $5.00. and $1.00 each for the next fifteen
advertisements. Read Mr. Miles' letter for full particulars.
D.WIEL BOONE, IN THE DAYS OF THE SIX N.\TIONS. ROBIN
HOOD, BRY.\N BORO. PRIDE OF LEXINGTON, KIT CARSON.
BEFORE YORKTOWN. OLD JSETTLER'S STORY. WAR CORRE-
SPONDENT'S LAST RIDE, B.\TTLE OF TIPPEC.\NOE, IV.\NHOE.
OLIVER TWIST, AMID FIRE AND FLAME, DANIEL IN THE LIONS'
DEN. RETRIBUTION. THE WOMAN IN WHITE. "VENGE.\NCE IS
MINE. SAITH THE LORD. REFORM.KTION OF DICK NOBLE.
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THe House of
SELIG
IS RELEASING FOUR GREAT
BIG HEADLINE BOX OFFICE
MAGNETS EACH WEEK.
LETTERS ARE POURING IN-
TO THE SELIG OFFICES BY
THE THOUSANDS, COMMEND-
ING, IN GLOWING TERMS. THE
LWTNCIBLE SELIG PRODUCT.
NE\ER BEFORE IN THE HIS-
TORY OF MOVING PICTURES
HAS ANY MAKER EVER PRO-
DUCED SUCH SUBJECTS AS
SELIG. THE MAKER EXTRAOR-
DINARY, IS NOW GIVING THE
PICTURE PUBLIC — FOLLOW
THE SELIG FLAG AND SUC-
CESS IS SURELY YOURS.
Selig Polyscope Co.
20 East RandolpH St.
CKicago, U. S. A.
BULLETINS SENT FREE.
Selig's big Quartet
i^ov. 20 THE CONVERT OF SAN CLEMENTE
A DRAMATIC REPRODUCTION OF AN ACTUAL
HISTORIC INCIDENT— PICTURING THE CON-
VERSION ■ OF SAVAGE ISLANDERS BY THE
MISSION FATHERS — A BEAUTIFUL SELIG
FEATURE— ABOUT 1,000 FEET-
Nov. 21 THE NIGHT HERDER
A STRONG DRAMA OF ARIZONA NIGHTS AND
ARIZONA RUSTLERS— A HEADLINE WESTERN.
ABOUT 1,000 FEET.
A'ov. 23 BLACKBEARD wov. 23
1000 ft. SELIG'S NOVEMBER FEATURE 1000 ft.
DLl'ICTING A TRAGEDY OF THE SPANISH
MAIN, SHOWING A THRILLING EPISODE OF
THIS MOST NOTORIOUS PIRATE— SEE THE
GREAT BATTLE BETWEEN PIRATE SHIPS AT
SEA. BOOK THIS SURE.
'^ov 24 GETTING MARRIED
AN ORIGINAL, SIDE-SPLITTING COMEDY.
ABOUT 750 FT., ON SAME REEL WITH IN
JAPAN. EDUCATIONAL. ABOUT 250 FEET.
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AND ABROAD. BY BOOKING PATHE'S
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"Suffer Liftfc Oiildrcn"
Monday, November 13Ui
(Jrth^xiox in precept, but w rontr in practice, a liypcr-rclij^iuus old man is le<I
to see the error of his way through his Httie grandchildren. A splendid lesson
to all.
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Tlic Girl and flic Slicrlff"
Hrl-n G>rHn-r
Tuesday, Noveml)er 14tfi
Samson was shorn of his locks ami strength by a woman. A girl of the
mountain wilds gets the best of the sheriff" and saves her lover. Retentively
powerful.
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Their Charming Mama
Wednesday, November 15tli
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"CMi. girls !'■ An attractive mama is something to be proud of and wins the
boys for lier daughters and a second husband for herself. "Theii' Charming
Mama." will grace any place of e.\hibition.
LiWian Vlallcrr
"Tlie Liftlc Spy
Friday, November 17th
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Kennetli Cue\
Great deeds are recorded in history. A great deed of heroism, narrow escape
and bravery, by a little boy. is recorded in this X'itagrapjlic war drama.
" Vitagraph Monthly of Current Events"
Saturday, November 18th
Lireat happenings and animated illu>trati<.ins oi evcrvthing worth seeing and knowing. Graphicallv
and X'itagraphically presented.
Next Week
Next Week
•HEROES OF THE ML'TIXY'— War Romance in India Monday, November 20th.
"WISTARIA" — A Homiletic Drama Tuesdav. November 21st.
"THE HALF-BREED'S DAUGHTER"— Powerful Indian Drama.... Wednesdav. November 22nd.
"AX INNOCENT BURGLAR"— Up-to-date Comedy Friday. November 24th.
"THE LIFE BO.-KT" — Thrilling Tale of the Sea Saturday. November 25th.
^ The Vitagraph Company of AmoriGa
NEW YOKK, Hi Nauai St
CHICAGO, 119 Randolph St
PARIS, l5RoeSiia(e-C«cJlt
t^NDON, ZSCedlCeorl
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Released Wednesday, November 15
Length about 1000 feet
Some Mother-In-Law
She gave son-in-law several red-hot surprises. Mother turned out to be a
peacherino. and the joke was on son-in-law. It sparkles with humor all the
way through.
Released Thursday, November 16
Length about 1000 feet
A Newsboy's Luck
Picturing the inspiring rise of a poor lad to success. Filled with human
interest that grips the every-day man, woman and child. They'll talk about it.
Released Saturday, November 18
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A Romance
of the 60's
This inspiring w a r
drama contains a splendid
impersonation of Abraham
Lincoln. Faithful in cos-
tuming and every small de-
tail of the soul - stirring
period in which it is set. A
film that will pack your
house and advertise itself.
Released Monday, November 20
Length about 1000 feet
My Brother, Agostino
A story just full of startling and unusual features. One of them is a woman
falling in love with another woman, the latter masquerading as a man. The
plot moves to a thrilling cliiiia.x, and it ends in a way that will please everybody.
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A GREAT C. G. P. C. DRAMA
In The
Grip of Alcohol
The Most Powerful Sermon Against
the Liquor Habit Ever Put Out
TWO REELS
Released December 15, 1911
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In Addition to Many Other Engorssing Features
The Vitagraph Monthly of Current Events
Released Monday, November 18th,
Will show a most complete and comprehensive series of
THE GREAT NAVAL REVIEW
OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET
BY PRESIDENT TAFT
Vitagraphically it takes in the whole thing most Clearly and Completely,
affording a full view of every manoeuvre and detail.
THE VITAGRAPH COMPANY OF AMERICA
NEW YORK. 116 Nassau Street
CHICAGO, 64 W. Randolph Street
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EVERY TUESDAY
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CURRENT RELEASES
aipsE
Gaumont, Tuesday, Nov. 21
The Sealed
Confession
Drama. About 900 ft.
An absorbing love story, in
which a sealed confession of guilt
plays an important part.
A Stone Quarry in Saxony
Indn.<;trial. .Ihout 75 //.
Eclipse, Wednesday, Nov. 22
GUY FAWKES
or
The Gunpowder Plot
Drama. About loio //.
Telling how Guy Favvkes and
others plotted to destroy the
House of Parliament in England,
in the vear i6ov
Gaumont, Saturday, Nov. 25
The Escape From
the Dungeon
(Colored Filtn.)
Drama. About 825 //.
A thrilling story, telling how
two gallant comrades help a
maiden to rescue her father from
a dungeon.
Cave Homes intue Canary Isles
Scoiic. .Ihoii! 180 if.
^IlPSE
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Edison Films
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 21. i
"Life in the U. S. Army"
Produced by Speciai Permiation of the War Departrr\*r\t .
A Blm that will attra<^t atientloo all over the world. The blc 12-lDrh dlfappearlrc
fruDS firing at and blltlnK a target orer Ore mile* awnj. will nink<r an andleii< .
fairly rise out of their si»nts.
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 22nd
"The Bo'sun's Watch"
CAST.
The Bo'aun £<luard O'Connor
The Captain Rob?rt Brower
His Dangbter Eltie McLecd
Her Sweetheart Edvin Clarke
ISedella Alice Waahboni
When the ship arrived In port the bo'suu wanted to niah off and marry lils own
Bedella. But the stern captain ordered him to remain uii dut;- and Uiat began tl.e
(<ouiplicatlon8. A comedy of types.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER I4lh
liomC J A Thanksgiving Story
CAST.
Mr. Carter Charles Ogle
Mrs. Carter Miriam Netbitt
Their Son Ilnrold M. 5Sb««
An Editor Frank Brownie*
A Man .\boat Town Iiieelnw C<«T*r
An Aoiress 7eanie McPhearion
A Club Man Tale Benaer
Full of tbe Thanksglrlng feeling and the aeatlment of borne. Ihln otorr will rearh
thousandii of hearts. It tells how a personal, loaerted to rearb an absent son bad
a far-reaching Inflnence.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25lh
"A Perilous Ride"
CAST .
Ciilonel Commanding Fort Bent James Gordon
His Daagbter Laura Saw^'r
Captain Lorraine Herbert Prior
A. S'ont Charles Sutton
White Feather, an Indian Chief Richard N- ;
White Swan. His Daughter Mabel Trur-. ,
.\ story of milltarr and Indian life In the West at the time when Indian ni
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INDEX TO CONTENTS.
ADDED ATTRACTION, THE. by W. S. Bush.. 533 IWITS AND CCMXrENTS
ADVKHTISI.NG KOIl KXdIItlTURS MO
AMONO THE KXIIIUITOUS 5»»
ARRAH NA-rOGlE (Kalem) 530
AWAKEMNi: OF JOH.N BOND, THE ( Edison ). 535
5.12
INDEPENDENT HI..M STORIES "T t
INDEPENDENT RELEASE DATES .VK.S
INgllRIES DUO
CALENDAR OF LICENSED RELEASES 564
CALENDAR OF INDEPENDENT RELEASES. . .562 LICENSED FILM STORIES 870
C'HA.MPION ENTERPRISE, THE 542 I-K-'ENSED RELEASE DATES 586
COMMENTS ON THE FILMS (Independent) 551
COMMENTS ON THE FILMS (Licensed) 549 .MANfFACTfRERS' ADVANCE NOTES 5.Vt
NEW YORK M. P. THEATEB OBDINANCE. . .MS
PROJECTION DEPARTMENT Md
REVIEWS OF NOTABLE FILMS B86
RANDOM SHOTS OF A PICTURE FAN, THE. .508
BONO SLIDE RELEASES S«8
STINGY LEADERS, by E. W. SarfenI 534
STORIES OF THE FILMS (Indepaodeot) 574
STORIES OF THE FILMS (Llcenned) 57'»
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
CAEBON IMPORTERS.
LECTURERS.
FKOIU P. I.. K 5S1 Ht SII. W. STEPHEN 579
KIEWERT. (HAS. L 6«3 HOFF.MAN. H. F 568
REISINGER. IIIGO 655 MARION, LOL'ISE U 581
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.
FORT WAYNE ELECTRIC CO.
IIAI.I.nERt;. J. H
H.G ELECTRIC CO
KIMBLE ELECTRIC CO
MACKIE. H. A
SCHNEIDEU. E
573
577
565
571
583
587
ST. JOHN CORPORATION 583
FILM BROKERS.
N.\TIONAL FILM BROKERS 581
FILM SEALERS.
INTERNATIONAL FILM TRADERS 573
FILM EXCHAMGES.
ATL.^NTIC FILM CO .-,GG
BRAPENBl KG. GEO 585 575
CHICAGO FILM EXCHANGE 5S0
C.\DILL.\C FILM CO 592
CLAPHAM. A. J 589-585
EXHIBITORS- FILM SERVICE 582
FEATURE FILM CO 587
GREENE. W. E 579
HETZ. L 573
LYRIC FILM 4 SUPPLY CO 573
nfDEPElTDENT FILM MANUFACTURERS.
CHAMTION FILM CO .-.(»
COMET FILM CO .-.s-2
ECLAIR FILM CO 517
GRE.\.T NORTHERN HLM CO .'.20
IMP 51S419
LUX FILM CO 589
MAJESTIC FILM CO 5!n
M. P. DIS. vt SALES CO 57S-.',7»
NESTOR FILM CO 516
POWERS FILM CO 571
REPUBLIC FILM CO 523
REX MOTION PICTURE CO 520
SOLAX CO 521
THANHOUSER CO .M4
LICENSED FILM MANUFACTURERS.
EDISON. TUOS. A.. INC.
.529
ESSANAY FIL.\l CO 567-515
KALEM CO 596
KLEINE. GEO 528
LUBIN FILM MFG. CO 527
.MELIES CO 595
PATHE FRERES 527 -.'524
SELIG POLYSCOPE CO 524
VITAGRAPH CO 528-525
MISCELLANEOUS.
ANTI TKI ST FILM CO 583
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY CO 587
ASSOCIATED M. P. SCHOOL 585
HAHCKHOFF. C. CO 5.S1
BATTERSHALL Ic OLESON .587
BRIDGEMAN. S. E 583
BERLIN ANILINE WORKS 5S3
CHRONIK BROS 5S5
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 592
CORCORAN. A. J 521
EXHIBITORS' ADV. CO .'.63
EXHIBITORS- ADV. SPEC. CO 5S7
GUNBY BROS 575
OUNDLACH .MANHATTAN CO 579
HOKE, GEO. M 587
INFORMATION BUREAU 573
JACOBSON ARC CONTROLLER 581
KNACK STUDIOS .■577
I.AVEZZI MACHINE WORKS 583
McKENNA BROS 573
MORTIMER FILM CLEANER CO 589
.MUSIC PRODUCTION CO 587
N.\TIONAI. TICKET CO ."»>
NATIONAL X-RAY REFLECTOR CO 565
ORTHO FILM CO 573
PI-TTSBURGH M. P. SUPPLY CO 585
ROYAL CHINA CO 585
SARGENT. E. W 573
SANITARY SERVICE CORPORATION 587
STEBBINS, CHAS M .V«
TILLY BROS 573
TRAINER. C. W 585
WELLMAN. A. J 581
ZENITH MFG. CO 579
MO-VlNO PICTURE MACHINE MANUTACTURERS.
AMERICAN M. P. .MACHINE CO .'.61
EDISON. TIIOS. A.. INC 52»
ENTERPRISE OPTICAL CO 575-5S1
POWER, NICHOLAS SS4
SIMPLEX .MOTION PICT. MACH UO
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
DEAGAN. J. C ON
SINN, CLARENCE E 587
WIRLITZEB. RUDOLPH SSS
ZEIDLER DRUM CO 687
OPERA CHAIR MANUFACTURERS.
A.MEKICAN SEATING CO 577
ANDREWS, A. II 577
BENNETT. GEO. W B77
HARDESTY CHAIR CO 577
KAUFF.MAN MFG. CO BTT
STEEL FIRNITURE CO 5T7
WISCONSIN LUMBER CO BT7
PROJECTION SCREENS.
MIRROROID CO SSS
THE HATFIELD HALL CO ftiS
BONO SLIDE MANUFACTURERS.
AMERICAN .MOTION SLIDE CO 848
CHICAGO SONG SLIDE OO 848
AM>:RICAN SLIDE CO 548
EXCEUSIOR SLIDE CO 548
LEV I CO ssx-sas
PHOTOPLAY EXCHANGE 848
SCOTT & VAN ALTENA 848
SIMPSON. A. L 848
UNITED SLIDE ADV. CO 548
SPECIAL RET.EASnt.
CINES CO. OF ROME 549
MONOPOL FILM CO SSO
NATIONAL FILM DIS. CO 522
RAISING THE MAINE" PICTURE CO 559
TRIPOLI FILM DEPT 547
WORLD'S BEST FILM CO 867
THEATRICAL ARCHITECTS
DECORATORS' SUPPLY CO 575
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Facts and Comments
SOME years ago George Bernard Shaw drew this
short and sharp and sweeping indictment against
the English theater: "The conception of theatrical art
as the exploitation of popular superstition and ignorance,
as the thrilling of poor bumpkins with ghosts and blood,
exciting them with blows and stabs, duping them with
tawdry affectations of rank and rhetoric, thriving para-
sitically on their moral diseases instead of purging their
souls and refining their senses, this is the tradition, that
the theater finds it so hard to get away from." Such
was the tradition, which the moving picture in its early
history found it most difficult to get away from. Of
course the moving picture of those days, having scarcely
started into being, could have no tradition as such, but
it inherited the traditions of some of the men, who then
crowded into its ranks. The undesirable elements of the
show world were largely represented. They neither
knew nor cared anything about their responsibilities to
the public, and seizing upon the wonderful invention much
as vultures strike their prey, they applied to it all their
crude, vulgar and offensive methods, too often discredit-
ing the picture with the general public and giving it a
reputation, which even the best efforts of the men, who
later came into the business, has been unable to destroy
entirely.
How profound the change has been from the early
days to the present status was shown but recently by the
emphatic condemnation by moving picture men in every
branch of the industry of the attempt to film a person,
made notorious through a murder trial. To the discern-
ing eye of the friend of the moving picture, however,
there are numerous other indications of its progress.
The quality and the character of subjects now filmed
would never lead one to believe, that the industry at one
time had to contend for its very life against the traditions
and the heritage of the dime museum, the penny arcade
and the shooting gallery. Whatever may be said against
the tyranny of trade organizations, it must be manifest
to us at this distance of time, that the men who saw their
inventions threatened as a property by the chaotic con-
ditions of the market and the motley character of ex-
ploiters did a wise thing, not only for themselves, but
for the industry at large by combining to put the business
on a safe and sound basis and guarding its early growth
and development. Whether the actuating motives were
purely selfish or not, is irrelevant, as far as the results
are concerned. Whether the industry has now outlived
this guardianship, because of the vast changes in the per-
sonnel of the exhibitors and the more settled condition
of affairs is another question, which was discussed in
these columns but recently at considerable length.
*
While on this subject we believe it is due to the Moving
Picture World to say that it has ever since the begin-
ning of the industry set its face sternly against the ene-
mies of the picture, both from within and from without,
and has in no small measure helped to bring about higher
ideals, better quality and a proper moral standard. We
have always stood for the dignity and the higher destiny
of the cinematograph, and if today a healthy tone and an
atmosphere of dignity surrounds the moving picture we
believe ourselves justly entitled to some share of the
credit. The accusation so fairly made by Shaw against
the English stage will not lie against the moving picture
in this country. It has purged itself successfully of its
early baneful enemies within the ranks and has begun
its career of positive achievement. The future will fur-
nish proof, that it is an art as well as an industry.
* * *
We have received a letter from a lady, a writer of
scenarios, protesting against "too much hugging and
kissing on the screen." Our correspondent says : . . .
"at the end, when the climax comes and the lovers gain
the victory, they hug and kiss and squeeze up to each
other in a most disgusting manner." There is merit in
this protest. Some liberty must be conceded in love-
making; the gushing heroine will throw herself on
"Jack's" manly bosom or neck and nestle there a wee bit.
An occasional kiss or embrace is unobjectionable, but
more than this conventional display of love in pubhc is
"de trop." As a rule our young people show laudable
restraint and discretion in love-making when other per-
sons are around, no matter how nearly related, and the
love-making on the screen is of course always public,
being witnessed by millions every night. To people, in-
whom the Anglo-Saxon strain predominates, the man-
hunting female, so common in foreign pictures, is an
abomination. We still believe as a nation, that woman's
consent to wifehood should be accompanied by "sweet,
reluctant, amorous delay." Anything that savors of the
brazen or the immodest should never for a moment be
tolerated in the moving picture film. We believe, that
the great majority of producers in this country have paid
due respect to the decent conventions of modern society.
* * *
A little sense of humor and a small part of that dis-
cretion, which thinks before acting or writing, would"
have saved us the appeal to the Secretary of State at
Washington anent the refusal of a Canadian board of
censors to permit the display of the stars and stripes in
films to be exhibited in Canada. Even if the appeal was
made for advertising purposes, it was not well advised.
What is the Secretary of State to do ? Refer the matter
to the International Board of Arbitration and Peace at
the Hague and failing to get redress there mobilize the
boy scouts and mass them on the Canadian border with
secret marching orders ? It is a blessed thing we do not
stand on the eve of a national campaign with a secretary
like the late James G. Blaine, otherwise the thing might
become a national issue. The agonized roar of the Brit-
ish lion might be heard in the land, as patriots would
take turns in twisting the animal's tail. Let us laugh
about it and forget and forgive. Any impartial jury will
decide that the "drinks are on the other fellows."
* * *
Just a line to give proper credit to William Lord
Wright, the author of that delicious bit of photoplay
lyrics, entitled "The Scenario Writer," which was pub-
lished on page 467 of last week's issue of the Moving
Picture World. The omission of Mr. Wright's name-
was purely accidental.
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The Added Attraction
543
Artie
Hy \V. Srtr
IT has always been felt, that the Moving picture with-
out any a(l(lc«l attraction whatever was insufficient
as a popular amusement. The picture needed a frame.
From the earliest days music was considered indispen-
sable and it was not long before more added attractions
were sought, such as singing, lectures, vaudeville and
sound effects.
In seckint,' the added attraction, exhibitors, often un-
consciously, were guided by the vague, but very strong
instinct, that the human voice, not an artificial reproduc-
tion of it, l)ut the human liinn^ voice must be enlisted
in aid of their entertainment. "Talking pictures" and
the cameraphone and the illustrated song owed their
fleeting vogue to this instinctive feeling, that the human
voice was in some manner necessary to the moving pic-
ture entertainment. Today talking pictures arc forgotten
and the cameraphone is chiefly remembered by those in-
vestors and exhibitors, who lost money in the venture.
The illustrated song is clearly on the wane and many
exhibitors dispense with it altogether, always to the de-
light of their audiences. The mystery of cheap vaude-
ville in moving picture theaters is to be explained by
this misdirected desire to introduce the human voice, and
cheap vaudeville as an added attraction is losing ground
every day.
It may therefore be said in all fairness, that the eflForts,
heretofore made to make the human voice a pleasing and
effective part of the moving picture performance, have
been attended by failure. Does this mean, that after
all the human voice has no place in the entertainment?
Not by any manner of means. It means simply this:
All the efforts and energies in enlisting the voice as an
added attraction have been misconceived and misdirected.
In other words : the frame in order to be an added attrac-
tion must be suitable to the picture. The added attrac-
tion must grow out of the moving picture, must be a
natural and logical part of it and must be in harmony
with the character of the entertainment. The moving
picture must remain the principal thing, nothing must be
done to take the attention away from it and everything
must be done to center the attention upon it as the main
feature. Tried by this test the "talking pictures" and
the cameraphone would seem to be proper accompani-
ments, but there are two fatal objections. It means the
piling of illusion upon illusion, shadowy figures talking
mysteriously. The entertainment becomes spooky and
heavy to the point of absurdity. Moreover, the living
talkers behind the screen cannot possibly preserve the
illusion absolutely and the least defect not only destroys
the illusion, but causes a most unpleasant rebound from
pleasure to annoyance. The machine-made voice is a
better synchronizer, perhaps, but the first objection of
spookiness still remains, and a perfect reproduction of the
human voice in a synchronizing machine has yet to be
invented. The best mechanical device obtainable will
always surer from an inability to reproduce the human
voice with the same perfection, with which the photo-
graph reproduces the picture of the human being. I
might add, that the cost of a perfected machinen.- would
be enormous. The illustrated song and vaudeville have
no natural and logical connection with the picture at all,
they divert the attention from the picture instead of add-
ing to its attraction as a picture.
There remains to be considered one more method of
introducing the human voice — the lecture, and this we
propose to analyze at some length, our object being to
aid the exhibitor in developing a means of added profits
Ic 1.
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and added prestige. First of all: Mow does the lecture
stand the test proposed above? It seems to stand the
test in every respect. It helps to make the picture, as
such, more attractive ; it is in entire harmony with the
entertainment ; it centers the attention ujxjn the picture.
It implies the aids of intelligence and education, two
factors, which I am bound to believe, must help any en-
tertainment addressing itself to the senses and the think-
ing powers of an audience. There are many pictures,
which fall flat entirely without a lecture and there arc
many more, possessing either great dramatic power or
iiistorical or literary interest, which are a hundred times
better understood and therefore better enjoyed with the
aid of human speech and intelligence than without such
aids. Imagine a man going through the art gallery of
the Louvre, in Paris, the most wonderful institution of
its kind in the world, without either guide or guide lx)ok.
He will come back from his sight-seeing, bewildered and
tired, knowing that he has seen many marvelous things,
but without any sense of real enjoyment.
The explanatory lecture therefore is valuable, but it is
by no means the realization oi the best possibilities of a
lecture on the better and greater kind of pictures. These
possibilities are reserved to the drama. Ijc it of the classic
or the mcKlern variety. Let us, to illustrate my point
practically, walk into a moving picture theater, while the
entertainment is in progress. It makes no difference,
whether the audience is of the so-called better kind or
composed of just plain people, such as constitute the
great majority of the patrons of the picture. A drama
is being enacted on the screen. The moment the first
scene is flashed on the screen every human being there
begins to think — in other words, to talk with himself.
The mother will .seek to explain what she sees to the
children, friends or groups of friends will, in subdued
tones, comment uix)n the action of the play to each other
and strangers, forgetting themselves for the moment,
will communicate the feelings evoked by the play to one
another. Now let a man stand beside the screen, one
who has studied the picture patiently and thoroughly and
has understood and mastered all its points of beauty and
power, anri let that man's voice and heart run with the
picture and what will be the result? Instantly the sub-
dued talking will cease, a profound silence will succeed
and the talker, becoming the mouthpiece of every Ideating
human heart in that audience, will be followed with rapt
attention and when the picture comes to an end the spec-
tator experiences the sensation of having been at a
"real play."
Now such a lecture is both in the highest sense of the
word explanatory' and dramatic at the same time. The
idea, all too prevalent among the majority of exhibitors,
that the lecture is a concession, grudgingly made to the
"high brow" element and to be confined to so-called edu-
cational subjects, is one of the most deplorable errors of
the time. Just the contrary is the case. The lecture is a
distinctly popular feature, that is to say, it intends to
appeal to the ordinary moving picture audience. It is
good, plain, wholesome fare, not a delicacy to be reserved
for the privileged few. The impression, that the lecture
is a dry affair, more often than not above the heads of
the ordinary audience at a moving picture entertainment,
is a sur\'ival of the old stereopticon lecture, which was
most of the time a dry* affair indeed. It requires com-
paratively little skill to talk with stereopticon slides, be-
cause the speaker controls the slide and can hold it or
dismiss it at his own pleasure. It is entirely diflFerent
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with the man. who essays on and with the moving pic-
tures, because here the speaker must subordinate himself
to the picture and must make the most of the few seconds
or minutes, that are allowed to him in exjjlaining or em-
phasizing or reciting. If he does not talk in exact con-
formity with the picture, if he fails to seize the proper
moment, if he goes the fraction of a second too slow or
too fast the best effect is not produced. Dullness or dry-
ness under the circumstances is therefore impossible.
All must be swift, the words must move as fast as the
picture. When the thing is well done, the combination
of the moving picture and the living voice constitute a
novel and very fine entertainment.
In my next article I propose to go into the question
of what pictures are most suitable to lectures and to
what extent therefore the exhibitor will be able to avail
himself of the benefits of such lectures.
Stingy Leaders.
By Epes Winthrop Sargent.
TT is one of the accepted rules of photoplay writing that
••; leaders and letters must be cut down to the lowest pos-
sible number of words, and as a broad proposition the
rule holds good, but there is danger that this economy of
words will be overdone into stinginess of phrase.
The photoplay public goes to the theater to see the pictures
and it should be given pictures, but it wants pictures that
may be understood, pictures that are clearly and carefully
explained, and there are times when the lack of a few words
of leader leave the spectator uncertain as to the exact mean-
ing of the story. Each word means a foot or a second lost
from the film, but it is better to take ten feet from the film
that the story may be made clear than to give the spectator
ten feet of picture additional and render the entire thousand
feet uncertain and obscure. In this fad for trimming out
unnecessary words some editors appear to have reached the
point where they also eliminate the necessary words as well.
The abrupt, uncertain statement is as irritating as the un-
explained incident, and the clipped captions may hurt the
play as much as the omitted scenes that sometimes are left
out to condense the film into release length.
The result is even more noticeable in the matter of letters.
The letter is a useful mans of getting over an explanation
and its use is less apt to be resented than the leader, because
it appears to be a part of the action. It takes a little more
film than the leader, but it is worth while, though not when
the letter becomes more abrupt than the ten-word telegram.
To cite a case in point in a film recently released, much of
the action found its point in a letter appearing well toward
the end of the play. The letter was concise and carefully
worded, but sufiiciently ample to fully explain and so worded
as to clinch the laughs. It ran perhaps 25 feet in the original,
but it not only pointed up the other laughs; it brought a
fresh laugh of its own.
In the studio the space miser got to work on the letter.
He gained ten feet of film, but he lost not only the laugh
that was in the letter, but the cumulative effect of the earlier
scenes and left the phrases clipped and barren. He saw
only the ten feet saved. He did not realize that he had
lost more than he had gained.
Thirty or forty feet will be allowed a comedy scene that
ends in a single laugh. Fiftj- feet will be permitted the
director for a purely explanatory scene that contains no
laughs, but which serves to start the storj-. The twenty-
five foot letter contained both explanation and a laugh. The
condensed version neither explained nor entertained. It was
merely a di.-^jointed series of sentences without effct that was
palpaby a skeletonized film letter.
If a laugh is worth thirty and an explanation fifty, is it not
reasonable to argue that a twenty-five foot letter that is
both explanation and laugh is really a saving of 55 feet of
film and not the waste of ten?
A producer may spend a couple of hours trying to make
his script seem real. He may spend money for small de-
tails that add to the realism of a setting. His constant aim
is to create an atmosphere of reality and then, when the pic-
ture comes upon the screen, the atmosphere is lost through
the bobtailed leader and shorthand letters. Perhaps the let-
ters are made still more unconvincing because they are
printed from script type instead of being actually written or
the letters of several persons may appear to be m the same
handwriting and lose the last vestige of individuality through
lack of variety.
In one recent production a character writes an answer
upon a letter just read- Both letter and reply were in the
same rounded hand, a hand easily and quickly read, but a
penmanship unsexed — neither masculine or femenine. For
the moment the atmosphere of reality was lost to gain per-
haps five seconds through the supposed legibility of the
handwriting.
Such practices are absurd and hurtful. The terse, effect-
ive leader is greatly to be desired against the verbose ex-
planation, but when the -leader is so exceedingly brief as no
longer to be intelligible, then the leader ceases to serve its
purpose and becomes worse than useless.
\\'ith letters and inserts the situation is worse. It would
mean some more work were the letters made to seem real,
but the two and three line letters are irritations. When the
woman of fashion sits at the dainty desk in her boudoir and
dashes ofT the perfumed note that a moment later is seen
upon the screen, it is something of a shock to find that she
writes a hand like the office boy, writes the wrong way of
a sheet of typewriter paper and expresses herself with a
brevity that would disgrace a coded press dispatch.
It would be a little more trouble to find some girl in the
printing room who would write on a sheet of note paper of
the fashionable sort, and it might be easy to plan a letter
that would sound right and yet be brief, but the result
would be well worth while.
At least two companies type all of their letters upon a
billing machine that does not even look like a typewriter,
and this is done even though it is shown on the screen that
the letter was written with a pen. This seems to reach the
height of absurdity, but it is no more inconsistent than the
letters of another company printed from type, or of still
another in which everything from note to proclamation is
spaced to exactly fill the frame. Why not return to the
Elizabethan stage with its printed signs? If reality is de-
sirable, why not have it extend to the letters and why not
allow reasonable space for leaders that will not be so
abrupt as to make a puzzle picture of the photoplay?
It is time something were done, for these matters grow
steadily worse as time passes.
HOW THE PICTURE CAUSES JUVENILE
DELINQUENCY.
It is no agony to plead guilty to a fault which is the out-
growth of a misapplied truth. In an interesting article which
appeared in a New York magazine recently, it was shown
how it is possible for a gentleman leaving home in the
morning, to become liable to heavy fines, even to a short
term of imprisonment, before arriving home again in the
evening; only by observing common practices of life with
thousands of others doing the same thing. When the micro-
scope of officialism, statistical detail, paid professional re-
search is brought to bear on any person, persons or cause, it
is easy to discover gross neglect if not positive wrong, mak-
ing one remember certain words from a high authoritj' who,
under the stress of such conscientious espionage, e.xclaimed,
"O Lord, if thou art extreme to mark all that is done, who
shall stand?" We have abroad in the land those who are
extreme to "mark all that is done amiss" according to their
little hobby. The truant who neglects school for the moving
picture is teaching a lesson to his equally delinquent superior,
for says one official, "That boy has shown us that the pic-
ture is more interesting than the school."
This is a wise official, not in New Jersey, but in Nebraska;
"let us put pictures in our schools and we turn truants into
scholars." This is a splendid way of pleading guilty. To
judge by a cause is wise, to judge and condemn only by an
effect is not only unwise but an abuse of officialism which
makes reports upon which reforms are sought." Is the boy
who steals his mother's sugar a thief? Should he be so cata-
logued and the list of state criminals be enlarged? If so,
put down every boy and girl as criminal, for they are all
guilty of some such terrible crime. NO! emphatically, No!
The moving pictures are not either increasing delinquency
among juveniles or causing crime; they are revealing social
conditions, and call loudly for the situation to be handled
wisely and well. Every evil suggests an adjustment; every
wrong a correction; even as every pain calls for relief and
every disease a cure. Please, state-paid officials with the
microscopic eye, stop criticising, but use your office to sug-
gest causes and effects needing adjustments, and you will
render public service.
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Reviews of Notable Films
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THE AWAKENING OF JOHN BOND (Edison).
TWV. l'!clis(iii l<]mi>,iiiy ^urt■ly ilfNi-r\i-s i)r;ii-f, ii>>t only
I'roiu llu- |>;itri)ti<> <j| the picture play, but tmni the
moving picture trade in general. Almost single handed they
have stemmed the tide of hostile newspaper criticism by
the production of occasional pictures witli a mission. "The
Awakening of John liond" is the second of the kind that
has to do with the K^eat problem of tuberculosis in cities.
.About a year a^o, at the behest of the National .\^sociation
lor the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, the Kdisoii
Company prodmi-d a picture entitled "The Red Cross Seal'
and, later, another entitled "The Man Who Learned," ilcal-
ing with the pure milk (juestion. These two subjects were
not made with any e.\j)ectations of large financial reward,
but rather as the Edison contribution to a worthy cause, as
well as to do their share in the educational work of moving
pictures. These two pictures, together with (iaumont"s "hly
Pest," and I'atlie's "Moil Your Water." have been doing duty
steadily on the same programs for more than a year.
.Vbout a year ago this time, the .Xmerican press in general
was assailing the moving picture unsparingly, tinding upon
the whole little in them that was lasting or wholesome or
serving any good purpose. There were many newspapers
that conceded the possibilities of the moving picture, but so
far no film maker had come forward with anything th.nt
could be considered a cimtribution toward the sum total of
human knowledge, until tln-c lilin- with a mission luii.in to
appear. These pictures were the entering wedge that pierced
the hard shell of conser\ati-m and in less than a year have
pried it wide open and forced the recognition of the motion
picture by the press, university, state, church and laity as
the greatest educational agency since the discovery of the
art of printing.
.\ notable lilm, therefi re. is "The .\wakening of John
Mond." It is a lilm with a mission, and a very worthy one.
Its principal object is to disseminate information as to what
be(;omeN of the money that is received from the sale of
Keil C ro;-> stamps at holiday tinu-. Inciilentally it leaches
a lesson to selti li property owners who neglect everything
about their tenement properties except the ci>llection of
rents. John Mond was such a man. He didn't cire the
snap of his linger how many unfortunate souls lived and
'lied of dread con^uniption in his tenements; all he wanted
was rent, until one day his selfishness was brought directly
home to liim and In- l)egan if» see things in another liglit.
The story i> cleverly put together and is exceedingly wi-U
acted in the best Edison fashion. The plot has to rlo with
the de.'ilings of John Bond with the (i'iJrien family, who
were tubercular tenants of his. Their unff)rtunate condition
was a matter of indifference to him. One <lay John Bond
took unto himself a bride. <')n the ;ame day (leorgc
O'Brien shipped as a common seaman im Bond's yacht,
which was used for the Ironeymoon. On the voyage young
n'r.rieii succumbed to llu- ravages of tuberculosis. During
Scene from "The Awakening of John Bond." by the Edison Company.
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his last illness Mrs. Bond nursed the young man and con-
tracted the disease herself, and from that time on John
Bond was obliged to view the tuberculosis question from
quite a difTerent angle than before.
Step by step we observe the awakening of John Bond.
The picture becomes intensely dramatic as it proceeds. The
big dramatic scene is when Nellie O'Brien calls by request
upon Mrs. Bond to receive the trinkets bequeathed by her
brother in care of that very good lady. There in his man-
sion Nellie comes face to face with her heartless landlord.
The sight of him is sufficient to send the girl into hysterics,
and Mrs. Bond becomes aware of how her husband's money
IS really made; after which she takes a hand in the mattjr
and assists in his awakening. The work of Mary Fuller as
Nellie O'Brien is a masterpiece. At the beginning a perfect
portrayal of quiet submission, it changes in a flash to "the
violent outpouring of a burdened soul. Seldom do we see
such splendid examples of dynamics as this one. John Bond
was typical and well personified by Bigelow Cooper. George
O'Brien was a short but well acted part by Harold M. Shaw.
Mrs. Bond was done by Miriam Nesbitt, leaving nothing to
be desired.
"ARRAH-NA-POGUE" (Kalem).
(In Three Reels.)
FTER the remarkable reception that has been given the
Kalem Company's 'The Colleen Bawn," which has been
crowding photoplay theaters in whatever part of the country it
has been shown, it is hardly necessary to urge the popularity of
these Irish subjects. The record thus far is an enviable one'and
one of which both the Kalem Company and its plavers mav feel
reasonably proud. We introduce, therefore, the latest subject,
entitled "Arrah-Na-Pogue." feeling that anvthing we can say
will be surperfluous and that its success is already assured.
•'u'^j^^''^^^''^^^"^ '^ another of Dion Boucicault's romantic
Irish dramas and one which has had some vogue in its day. It
was written at a time when rebellion was rife and British rule
was oppressive in Ireland. The period is about the same as for
'The Colleen Bawn," and the scenes of the picture were taken
in the same locality, as primitive today as they were when the
supposed characters were living. Thanks to the careful work of
the producer those scenes and characters have been preserved in
all their primitive quaintness and simplicity in the pictures.
The drama is in three acts and covers a lapse of time of about
thirty hours. In that time much happens and that fact gives
actie.n to this picture. The Kalem players have added a pro-
logue to the written version which goes back to the time when
Arrah Mellish aided the escape from prison of her foster
lirother. Beamish McCoul, by passing a message to him with a
kiss, for which she was given the name "Arrah-Na-Pogue."' or,
Arrah of the Kiss. Then the events of the play follow in regular
order. Beamish McCoul has returned from exile at the request
of his sweetheart, Fanny Power, and is to take her back to
France with him. He robs Feeny of the proceeds of the estate
and gives some of the money to Arrah as a wedding present, for
she is to marry Shaun the Post on the following day.
Fceny happens along and sees the notes in Arrah's possession
and at once believes that Shaun helped rob him. He is in love
with Arrah, himself, and sees a good chance to get Shaun out
of the way and get his money back at the same time. Shaun is
arrested and tried for the crime and sentenced to be hung.
Through some mischance Fanny gets the idea that Beamish is
untrue and she fails to carry out her part of the plan to marrj'
and leave the countrj'. She does not keep her appointment, but
sends a messenger accusing Beamish of unfaithfulness. The
same messenger tells Beamish that Shaun has been sentenced to
'death for robbing Feeny. He decides to go to the secretary- of
state and give himself up to save Shaun for Arrah.
In the meantime Fanny discovers that there is no ground for
her jealousy and she promises to marry Captain O'Grady, her
guardian, if he will use his good offices to secure Shaun's release.
Later, when she hears what Beamish has done, she hastens to the
secretary, also. So it happens that Beamish. O'Grady and
Fanny call on the secretary at the same time. This gives an
opportunity for a bit of comedy which has been well improved
1)y the Kalem players. In the end the secretary grants the par-
don requested and the three post back to save Shaun.
While Shaun's friends have been interceding for him Arrah
has also been trj-ing to console him. She gains the parapet of
the jail in which he is confined and drops a note to him down
the chimney. This and the sound of .■\rrah's voice, rouses Shaun
to action: he breaks his bonds, tears the bars from the jail win-
dow and climbs the i\->-covered wall to the roof of the jail.
Feeny. who has been seeking Arrah. is there before him and has
threatened to kill Shaun if Arrah does not run away with him.
He is about to drop a stone on Shaun's head when Arrah grap-
ples with him and succeeds in holding him till Shaun arrives
and throws the rascal over the parapet into the lake below.
Shaun is afterward discovered by O'Grady and the soldiers, and
advised of his pardon and the scene ends happily for everybody,
except Feeny, who was drowned.
The cast is as follows :
Arrah-Na-Pogue Miss Gauntier
Fanny Power Miss Agnes Mapes
Shaun the Post Mr. Olcott
Beamish McCoul Mr. Jack Clark
O'Grady Mr. Arthur Donaldson
Major Coffin and
Secretary of State Mr. F. P. McGowan
Feeny Mr. Robert Vignola
The character portrayal of Feeny by Mr. Vignola sUnds out
as the best bit of picture acting in this subject, and the brief ap-
pearance of Mr. McGowan as the Secretary of State is as good
as anything he has ever done in pictures— it fairly speaks out
from the canvas. Though the parts of Shaun and Arrah do not
attract quite so much attention to Mr. Olcott and Miss Gauntier,
as did their parts in "The Colleen Bawn," they are very pleasing
jn their portrayal of those characters. Mr. Donaldson's O'Grady
is fine, and Miss Mapes is especially worthy of commendation as
Fanny Power, which character she has raised to the dignity of
a leading part in the picture. Her manner is charming and dig-
nified throughout.
There is not a dull moment in the entire three reels of this
subject and there are many situations that are intensely gripping.
For sustained action it is the best three-reel subject we have
seen up-to-date.
Special Music for "Arrah-Na-Pogue."
Walter C. Simons has been engaged by the Kalem Company to
write a complete piano score for "'Arrah-Xa-Pouge." He will
also prepare a four-piece orchestration for the same subject.
The arrangement for piano and orchestra will be published by
the Kalem Company and sold to exhibitors at a nominal price to
cover the bare cost of production. The music will be ready for
distribution Nov. 21. 5lr. Simons has had long experience as a
pianist and composer and has been playing the pictures for sev-
eral years.
"HIS VACATION" (Nestor).
An enjoyable comedy of the knockabout type has been
produced by the Nestor Company under the title "His Vaca-
tion." This is no time to quarrel with the Nestor people re-
garding their titles, but there is an opportunity for them
to make a change that would be appreciated. The "His" to
whom the vacation is attached is given the name of "Count
de Ribboni." The count is introduced as the real thing in a
rural community and butts into the middle of things, seri-
ously interfering w-ith the love affair of a young and stalwart
blacksmith. Abetted by her mother the young blacksmith's
sweetheart starts a lively flirtation with the count, turning
a cold shoulder upon her lover. Fortunately' for the lover,
the count gets in bad with the girl's small brother. Lover
and brother form an alliance against the count and the things
they do to him provide many hearty laughs.
The climax comes when the count takes the girl out row-
ing in a boat which has been "fixed" by the young brother.
It swamps and the occupants are rescued by the lover, who
at once comes into his own. for the girl has no further u.«e
for the count. In a concluding scene the count is revealed
in his natural role of clerk of the ribbon counter, where he
is discovered by the lovers who have come to town on a
.^hopping excursion. The count is so flustered by the rec-
ognition that he gets all mixed up in the ribbons and is
finally kicked out of the place by an irate manager.
This subject is one that should be welcomed by exchange
men and exhibitors, for it is certain to make a hit with the
picture fans.
IMP SCENARIO DEPARTMENT MOVES.
Mr. C. B. Hoadley, editor of the scenario department of
the Imp Company, and his staflF of assistants, have moved
from the studio on West 56th Street to the company's head-
quarters, 102 West loist Street, New York City. Persons
having business with that department are requested to com-
municate with Mr. Hoadlev at the new address.
MAJESTIC PLAYERS HEADED FOR CALIFORNIA.
Two companies of picture players under the bright new
banner of the Majestic Motion Picture Company are on
their waj' west, bound for the picture man's paradise — Cali-
fornia. The companies are in charge of directors Owen
Moore and David Miles, and include such well known players
as Mary Pickford. Herbert Prior and Mabel Trunnelle.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
The Song and the Singer
By CLAREN'CE E. SINN
MORE tlian 15,000 moving picture tlieaters in this coun-
try; nearly all employ one or more singers. Allowing
two singers for every three houses would mean some-
thing like 22,500 singers "plugging" songs every day in these
15,000 picture houses. How many times a day? We can get
an approximate answer to that. In the cities some of the
houses rin as high as eighteen shows a day. In the outlying
districts and in the smaller towns only three shows and
sometimes as low as two shows per day is the custom. The
average of two and eighteen is ten shows per day. Just to
give a good wide safe margin call it nine shows per day.
Fifteen thousand theaters giving on an average of nine shows
daily means that about 135,000 different audiences are being
entertained every day by these 22.500 singers. One hundred
and thirty-five thousand totally different crowds of from one
to eight hundred people each. (Notice how conservative I am;
some houses seat much more.) When we remember the large
territory permitting Sunday shows,
where e.xtra performances are given
— all the way from a single matinee
to a "continuous" — you can see that
it is no exaggeration to say millions
of people are entertained each week
at the moving picture theaters. What
a power for advertising purposes!
That a great many music publishers
recognize its value is evident from
the fact that most of them employ a
staff of singers whose duty consists
in part of "plugging" songs in houses
of this class. But they only cover the
cities and larger towns. These sing-
ers form only a fair-sized minority of
the 225,000 . The great majority in
the 15,000 theaters are working "on
their own hook" and often find it diffi-
cult to keep up-to-date in their songs.
Judging from some communications
I have received, the song publishers'
advertising does not always cover
the small town very thoroughly. Now
the singer in this place is confined to
the town during the period of her
engagement and has little or no op-
portunity of visiting neighboring
cities.
The wide-awake element in the
town does occasionally visit the
neighboring city or town and there
hears the new songs which have not
yet reached their own town. The
point I am trying to make is that the
professional singer in the small town who should introduce
the latest songs to her public is often among the last to
hear them. And it must be remembered that her public is
a potential buyer. It might surprise music publishers to
know that there are professional singers whom their adver-
tising does not reach. I have received a few letters in the
past asking information regarding new songs, and expect to
get more such. In fact, it was this which suggested the
opening of this department, which will be conducted pri-
marily in the interest of the singer. Correspondence solicited
and information cheerfully given. Address "The Song and
the Singer," Moving Picture World, 169 W. Washington St.,
Chicago, 111.
The little lady whose picture graces the page today is Miss
Marjorie O'Brien, who is featuring some of the songs from
the catalogue of Betts & Binner, among them being "Oh,
That Musical Dream." Miss O'Brien is well known among
professional singers, and it goes without saying that she is
making good with her present repertoire.
"Oh, That Musical Dream" is the name of a new-born song
of which George Little and Jerry Sullivan are the proud and
Marjorie O'Brien Sing
Dream" — Pub. by
as god-fathers and sponsors. This is the first "rag" number
ever published by Betts & Binner. Heretofore this conserva-
tive firm has made ballads and semi-classical songs the lead-
ing feature of its catalog, but they feel that in "Oh, That
Musical Dream" they have acquired a piece of property
which is really worth while, hence their departure from their
regular routine. Mr. Don Meachy, formerly of the New
York Telegram, is press agent for Betts & Binner. This
gentleman is another recent acquisition to the firm and is
a live wire. Through his energetic energy and hustling
hustles, the B. & B. songs are being placed in most capable
hands. He says "Oh, That Musical Dream" is surely a
comer; more — -he says it has already "came." "There's noth-
ing to it — the song exploits itself," says he. "Why, it's just
crying to go out in the world and let people sing it." I
wonder how many folks realize what a lot of other folks it
takes to make and market a song. Take "Oh, That Musical
Dream" as an illustration. First are
the creators. Geo. Little and Jerry
Sullivan. Next are the publishers,
Betts & Binner. Then the man who
exploits the song, Mr. Don Meaney.
Next, but a long way from last, are
the people who sing the song — ^the
boosters. Any performer who is put-
ting over a good song is "boosting"
the song whether he happens to be
on the publishers' payroll or not, and
a large percentage of them are not.
This remark is inserted to allay any
misapprehension if a performer should
perchance be mentioned as "boosting"
a song. The term is used advisedly.
These excellent artists are now
handling Betts & Binner songs, in-
cluding "Oh, That Musical Dream":
Miss June Imes, now playing the
Orpheum time, Portland, Ore., this
week. Miss Ethel MacDonough, for-
merly "The Divine Myrma," playing
the W. V. M. A. time. Miss MacDon-
ough played the American Music Hall
last season and was held over for two
weeks here. Her act at that time was
a diving act, but she has now substi-
tuted a straight singing turn and is
using "Oh, That Musical Dream" with
great success. The Great Lester is
another one to be added to the list of
Mr. Meaney. Also Sherman Hyman
and Van Shaick, the three Chicago
entertainers who will play the Majestic
Tlieater shortlj^ as the headline attraction.
With such people as these handling their songs, we can
look forward to seeing Betts & Binner among the foremost
publishers in a verj- short time.
Notes from M. Witmark & Sons tell us that "The Premier
Quartette," whose excellent voices and perfect harmony are
rapidly carrying them to the top wave of popular success,
are taking encores with the big song hit, "Baby Rose." They
are also singing the new ballad, "Good-Bj'e, My Love, Good-
Bye," by Ernest Ball.
Cohan & Young are scoring on the Orpheum time with
"Where the River Shannon Flows'' and the new Jewish hit:
"Never Mind the Family Tree."
Miss Rita Hamlin, who is a very clever little lady doing
hoy impersonations, is making a hit with "I want a Regular
Pal for a Gal" and "Ragtime Love."
Miss Daisy Collins at the Monogram Theater and States
Restaurant this week is using a number of Witmark songs:
"Santanitza," "Good-Bye, My Love, Good-Bye," and "In
the Garden of My Heart."
Sampson & Reilly, the talented singing couple, are meet-
ing with popular favor on the Orpheum circuit. They are
ing "Oh, That Musical
Betts & Binner.
happy parents, and the music firm of Betts & Binner stand singing "Good-Bye. My Love, Good-Bye."
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MARION LEONARD ENGAGED.
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Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
i^
FOLLOWING the suggestions recently made in this
department, Mr. L. J. Wittman, of the Star .Amuse-
ment Company, Hamilton, Ohio, is trying the cut-
price ticket for matinee business and early evening perform-
ances. The tickets are limited in effect to the current month,
must be presented before 6.30 and are not good on Saturday
or Sunday. Mr. Wittman, who has established four houses,
two of which he sold, promises to advise as to the results
obtained through the use of the scheme, and his experience
should give weight to his observations.
Mr. Wittman lacks the co-operation of a classy type-
setter, apparently, for a four-page folder he sends is not
advantageously displayed, though he has supplied good copy
where more than the title and underline of the film is used.
The folder gives a week's releases, with special space to
the Friday and Saturday feature, in this case, "Colleen Bawn,"
which is well played up.
He uses a daily advertisement of one inch across page,
which permits the space being divided into boxes for the
different days. This is a handy arrangement, but it miglu
be objected that it does not give a good display to the
name of the theater, where an advertisement across two
columns and dropping down three and a half inches would
permit the name to be thrown up at the top of the space
and still permit the use of single and double column boxes.
One section of the advertisement shows that he is able to
meet the time table difficulty. It reads, "Show starts
promptly at i P. M. and on the even hour thereafter until
10 P. M." It might be offered that "on the even hour" might
mean two, four, six, eight and ten o'clock, instead of the
hourly show. "Every hour, on the hour" might be more
definite.
Special advertising is done for big releases, a double
column advertisement being carried for "Colleen Bawn," and
reading notices to back up the advertising, show that Mr.
Wittman is alert to his opportunities.
Apparently he likes the "We don't stop for supper" as
well as the writer does, for it appears twice in the adver-
tising sent.
Lost Without the World.
Mr. W'ittman writes that he is a pioneer exhibitor in
Hamilton, as well as the youngest, having started his first
house more than four years ago. He adds, "I have been a
constant reader of the World all this time and find it in-
valuable; in fact, I am lost without it, for it is the most
reliable of them all."
The Moving Picture W^orld is invaluable to any live ex-
hibitor, for no man can run his house properh' unless he
keeps posted on the pictures and the only way to keep posted
is to read this paper. The intelligent use of the trade paper
in any line is a sign of progressiveness, but the motion pic-
ture business is peculiarly one demanding of its followers
a knowledge of affairs. Mr. Wittman not only reads the
World but uses it, which is more important.
Another Advance Booklet.
.•\nother advance booklet, giving the films for two weeks
comes from F. J. McWilliams, manager of the Bijou Theater,
La Crosse. Wis. The folded card is only 2^ by 4 inches,
but well-chosen type faces give good front page display
and legible programs. It is on heavy greyish-brown card
printed in deep brown ink and presents a really handsome
appearance. The back page is given over to the advertise-
ment of a shoe store and while prices are not quoted it
is to be presumed that the advertisement brings the price
down to a reasonable figure. For advertising such a? this,
where the card is to be carried for a couple of weeks, it
pays to use good stock, that the matter may retain its
form until its usefulness is ended. The present card leaves
nothing to be desired in this respect. Apparently Mr. Mc-
Williams finds that the features pay. for "I-'ouI Play'' and the
"Two Orphans" are both scheduled for the same week. The
front reads:
Comiilinients of
The Bijou
F. J. McWilliams
Two weeks
\'aluable Information
There is something about the entire booklet that inspires
the stranger with respect for the house.
Get a Good Printer.
Managers are more or less at the mercy of the printer,
for the best lines may lose half their value if they are not
"played up" properly. Most "job" men take an honest pride
in their work, but not all, and when a printer's idea is to
see how quickly he can get something into type and get
onto the next job it's up to the manager to get in action.
Action may mean trying another printing office or it may
mean a chat with the boss and a demand for better work.
If the manager promises to be a regular customer the
printer will supply him with samples of the different type
faces on hand and possibly "prove up" the stock ornamen-
tations. With these the exhibitor may be able to supply
the intelligence the compositor lacks and indicate the_ styles
of type for the different lines. If you have plenty of space
up and down, but not much across the surface, ask for
condensed type, or in a reverse case get extended type that
is broader than it is long. Fit the type to the space and
do not try too many faces. Types like the Cheltenham or
De Vinne come in a number of styles and sizes and will give
variety to the page without offering the appearance of a
crazy quilt. You can have big, black lines, and thin, light
ones and all in between, but the page will look harmonious
because all of the type is designed along the same lines.
If you find something you like stick to it and make it a
sort of trade mark.
Be Distinctive.
If you want a lesson in the value of trade marks, look
at your films. If you see a liberty bell you don't have to
be told that it is a Lubin and a sun rise shrieks at you
that it is a Solax before you can see the lettering. Have
some distinctive mark and put it on everything you have.
Stick it on the front of your box office, put it on your
electric sign, paint it in the corners of the screen, put it
on your letter heads, in your advertisements, on the collar
of your doorkeeper's coat, on the sleeves of your usher's
jackets. If it's worth thousands of dollars to the national
advertisers to establish their trade mark m the minds of
everyone it's as important to you to have a distinctive mark.
Have some cuts made and use them in your advertising.
Get something that will suggest your house the moment it
is seen, but get something original and not likely to be
copied; something that is appropriate to the house.
Starting in Right.
The National Theater, Fulton, W. Va., recently opened,
and before the opening it was announced that the person
making the nearest estimate to the attendance on the
opening day would be given a pass good for four months.
Passes for three and two months were second and third
prizes. The idea probably was suggested by the Montgomery
plan outlined some weeks ago, but adapted to local use.
The idea not only attracted attention locally, but was
made a press dispatch to other parts of the state, and while
this last did not have much direct bearing on the results, the
moral effect cannot be otherwise than good.
The scheme offers many good points. Since no entrance
fee is charged everybody can make guesses, and therefore
a majority of the people are interested in the house before
it opens. They will want to be there the opening day to
see whether they have guessed high or low, and they will
watch for the announcement of the results. It gives the
theater a running start at a comparatively small expense.
Ten. or even twenty-five monthly passes would have been
better still, in addition to the larger prizes, since the hard-
est thing is to get the crowd coming to the new place.
Where such a scheme is used it might be well to provide a
plan wherebv the same ticket cannot be used more than once
each day. \\'here the tickets are few a ruled sheet in the
box office with the days of the month which are crossed
off as each pass is honored will suffice, but the pass should
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carry the stipulatiuii that it cannot be used more than once
daily else it is liable to l)c made to serve two, or evon three
pcr>>ons. The National is startini; in right.
Again the Tenth Street.
The Tenth Strctt Tlicatcr. Kaii-«.i-. City, seems to liave
come to the conclusion that its present front page will do
for its program. It is a trifle gaudy, but the name of the
house -Sticks up like a sore thumb and that is the main
point. The trademarks now .set oH the ilescriptions. but
the Mclipse, (jaumont and I'athc trademarks arc missing.
The program is still held to advertising and descriptions,
though an added eight-page form, with half of the space
devoted to reading matter about the pictures, would more
than pay for itself and gain the favor f)f those advertisers
already in. The more attractive such a publication is made
the easier it is to get ads, and while the Tenth Street program
has already come to the dignity of a cfdorcd "insert," there
is room for still further devek>pmcnt in such enterprising
hands. Most of the manufacturers will loan or sell cuts
of the players; information is to be had for the asking or
can be clipped from this paper, and news and comment .ibout
the players will be treasured by the fans and make them
still more devoted to the photoplay, while the program will
more than ever assure the advertiser that it is taken into
the home and read.
Good and Bad Press Work.
The Dante "Inferno" pictures are i>laying in Xcw Orleans
and the man who. has them in charge proved his' enterprise
by inducing Dante Lodge, of the Masonic Order, to attend
the performance in a body. That's an item of local news
that is worth a quarter column of plain puffery. It's good
press work, but the Oceana, West Virginia, Tribune, gives
two and a half inches to the four mediocre vaudeville acts
at the Mirror and winds up with four lines to say that "The
three reels of moving pictures are up to the high standard
set by the Mirror and include several unusually popular
subjects."
The item is written by someone on the staff of the paper
and not by the manager, but there is nothing to prevent the
manager from asking the editor to at least name the tilms.
since it is probable that people come to see the pictures and
at least a minority of them endure the vaudeville for the
sake of the pictures.
The Royal. St. Joseph, Mo., puts out this announcement:
If your laiiglioinetor Is sIukkIsIi or out of order the Mil at the
Roysl Theater will put It In gooil shape for the year. '"Town Hall
Tonight" Is auntUer of those rIp-roarIng Western comedies. The
cowboys of Snakevllle are ticeced hy two bum actors for enougli
nx>ney to make a getaway.
Ilal Chase, the great first baseman. Is the feature of the photo-
play, '"nal Chase's tlome Rnn." This picture shows some very
good Tl-ns of a game helween New York niiil t'leveland. "Too
Many Iturglars" anil ".Mr. Bragg, the Fugltlre," two excellent
comedy pictures, eonclade this program.
The item might be more smoothly phrased, but it leaves
the reader with the impression that there is going to be
some worth-while comedy at the Royal. It will make
business.
Hit Straight Out.
If you're trying to get a man into your theater use the
sort of argument that will get him. Here is something from
the McKeesport, Pa. Times:
Those wonderfully realistic and lifelike photoplays that seem
to have caught McKeesport amusement seekers by storm at White's
new theater will be presenteil every afternoon and evening this
week, except Wednesday, with an entire change of program dally.
To sit for almost two honrs In such a magnlflrent playhouse where
comfort, convenience and safety are assured witnessing a splendid
entertainment of life motion views with musical embellishments
at the lowest possible admission price Is a bargain that theater
going people are quick to take advantage of. How the White The-
ater management can afford to give such an excellent program
of photoplays for five cents Is a qaestloo that Is U|ion every one's
lips. The pictures will remain a feature at the White all season.
"This probably rnakes good reading for the manager, but
It is not going to interest the man with a dime and a couple
of hours to spare. On the face of it it's a puff, pure and
simple. Everyone knows that it's a puff and no one takes
it seriously. It won't draw a dollar.
Here's something that is likely to pull. It's from another
St. Joseph paper and makes reference to another theater,
but it's along the breezy lines of the first:
It Is not often that an audience at a moving picture show gets
to see a real accident happening In the picture, but this Is what
happens in the picture entitled "Black Snake's Revenge." which
Is shown for the last time today at the BIJou Dream Theater.
The picture Is a story of the West and shows the vengeance of
Black Snake, an Indian, on the rest of bis tribe, by poisoning the
drinking water. He Is discvivered and the braves of the nation
chase him. The chase leads over mountains and through valleys and
Just as the riders are coming over the brow of a hill one of the
horses Is seen to stumble and fall, carrying bis rider with him to
the ground, where they both Ue throughout the picture.
ManBRcT Ibiltiitkk My* lia I* eonOdaut Ibit tli* tcrl^Mit U ■ rral
<>iii< and atnAJ'lhlil It waa tb« only tlm* Id bll' asiwrtoncr a» a
theater luiiiiak'er that he had leffn an)ll>lu( of the »uri.
Probably it was an accident, but that is not the point.
Mr. Hcrrick saw the pictured fall and caught at tlic idea.
He arouses your curiosity and you go down to sec what
it's all ;ibout. This sort of thing can be done only when
the film is held for more than a day, but when it can b:
done it's effective.
Put it up to yourself. Which would catch you quickest —
the story of the accident or the press notice about White's?
A New Three-Sheet Frame.
The i'.xliihitor.s' .Advertising and Si»ecialty <_ r». sends a
sample of a three-sheet frame to take tlic A. H. C. posters or
other ()aper of the same sizi-. (Vdoring and design arc quiet
and artistic, setting "Ut the colfjred sheet instead of de-
tracting from its appear;ince, an important point often over-
looked. The lettering above and below announces "Show-
ing today" and ".\nrl Many Others." It is inexpensive and
a valuable addition to this series.
TECHNIQUE AND THE TALE.
There arc S'mie persons who seem fimd of arguing against
the fully-developed scenario on the grounds that the idea
may be as fully cijnveyed to the tlirector by means of a
half sheet of note paper with a brief synopsis of the story,
but technique is being more and more required of the photo-
playwright and there seems to be no good ground for argu-
ing techni(|ue unnecessary.
It is very true that at times a director will throw away a
scenario and work entirely from the synopsis, but this is
only because the synopsis gives the facts and the scenario
doesn't. Most directors prefer the well-developed scenario
and find therein helpful suggestions. Only those wholly
swallowed "in their own conceit despise helpful hints from
the author, and when a choice lies between two stories of
even merit that which shows the most logical development
of the scenario is accepted almost uniformly.
It is only within the last two years that there has existed
any literature on the technique of the photoplay, and it is
probable that the Vitagraph's advice to authfirs was the
first printed matter on the subject. Until then the only in-
formation was to be gained through the study of tfte play
upon the screen and many nice points escaped the novice,
close student though he might be.
Today there arc a score or more scenario writers with well-
grounded technique, and even the beginner is possessed of a
better idea of how the picture should be framed than was
the experienced man of eighteen months ago. A great deal
has been written that is incorrect and misleading: the ex-
perience of a single contributor set forth as hard and fast
rule, rehashes of the form sheets of the various manufacturers
and half-stated facts, but there also exists much that is valu-
able and the form sheets mentioned above in themselves form
a groundwork of technique that enables the novice to turn
out presentable w'ork.
Technique alone will not sell a manuscript, but the good
idea that is properly and attractively framed stands a far
better chance in the studio than the incompetent work of the
beginner. The clever editor is not above the assistance of
the author in gaining variety of treatment and originality
of situation, and it not infrequently happens that the man who
never saw a motion picture camera can devise one or two
situations that are better than the editor and the producers
can originate for that scene. .As time passes technique comefc
into greater demand and within another year the number of
expert photoplaywrights should have been multiplied tenfold.
The best school of technique is experience; experience in
writing the photoplay and experience in studying plays on the
screen. It is something not wholly to be gained in books, for
a part of the technical equipment is a sense of dramatic pos-
sibilities, that should be inherent, but which may be acquired
in some degree, through study of situations on the screen.
When the time shall come that a sufficient number of well-
developed scripts may be had it is probable that the author
will receive due credit on the screen, but until then there are
few authors who arc entitled to claim the stories for their
own since it is the editor and director who makes them pos-
sible for the camera.
James OXeill. the actor, figures in bankruptcy proceedings
as vice-president of a defunct firm selling films and making
projection machines. James got in the right business, but
in the wrong department.
542
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
The Champion Enterprise.
A Monument to Perseverence and Hard Work — Dintenfass,
A Successful Fighter.
TluTc are larger and liner plants for tlie manufacture of
motion pictures than the one owned by the Champion Film
Company at l-'ort Lee, N. J., but there are few more effec-
tive, or wliicJi represent more hard work and perseverence
than that which flies the l)anner of Champion. At the same
time it represents the fighting qualities of the president of
the company, Mr. Mark M. Dintenfass, one of the pioneers
in the independent movement.
Wiiile the buildings shown in the accompanying engrav-
ings are not pretentious, it must be remembered that they
were built at a time when it was extra hazardous for anyone
not working under a license from the Edison Company to
own anything tangible. It was built when sucii structures
were called upon to serve not only the purposes of manu-
facture, but to preserve secrecy and afford defense as well
against the prying eyes of a score of detectives and United
States marshals looking for violations of the patent laws
and when the owner was not certain just how long he would
be permitted to continue in business.
It was against these uncertainties that Mr. Dintenfass un-
dertook to lay the foundation of the Champion fortunes, in-
vesting no inconsiderable sum in the plant that has grown
and prospered under his direction.
Mr. Mark M. Dintenfass, General Manager of the Champion
Film Company.
Though unattractive as the building may appear, it houses
a very complete equipment for the production of motion pic-
tures and is capable of turning out a surprising quantity ot
film. The photographic quality of the product is well known
and highly commended by picture men, who realize that Mr.
Dintenfass has solved the problem of producing good photo-
graphic work.
Lack of space is the first thing that impresses the casual
visitor at the Champion plant. A representative of the
Moving F^icture World spent a few pleasant hours in com-
pany with Mr. Dintenfass a few days ago, inspecting the
Champion facilities and could not but wonder how, in the
apparent confusion, such good work could come out of the
Champion plant. But, when one has been over the ground,
it will be readily seen that the supposed confusion is only
orderly profusion and that what is really lacking is more
space to spread things out in. In other words, there is a
wealth of equipment crowded into the factory building.
everything that could possibly be required for picture mak-
ing is to be found ready at hand and in its place. There are
uniforms and accoutrements for a hundred soldiers, as many
cowboys, a platoon of police, in the property wardrobe. In
the scenic department flat after flat is stacked up ready for
use at a moment's notice. In the machine and repair shop
the equipment is there and the tools are there — the need will
bring them forth.
In the dark rooms may be seen, if you have cat's eyes,
printing and perforating devices of the latest design, in-
stalled at a cost that runs into big money, but which are
absolutely necessary if good photographs and steady pic-
tures are to be made.
Factory and Studio — Champion Film Company.
That Mr. Dintenfass realizes the needs of his plant is
shown in the work of development now going on. On the
occasion of our visit the steel skeleton of a new glass studio
was being erected. This is but a beginning of a series of
improvements which will increase the effectiveness of the
Champion plant and put it in line with the best of them.
Though Mr, Dintenfass is well known to most picture men,
we present a likeness of him here. He has been associated
with amusement interests tor years a^ d has been successful
in many such ventures. Personally he is a most likeable
man and enjoys good living. Onj of his diversions is a
high-power Kissel-Kar. which he takes particular pleasure
in driving himself, with a standing dare to his fiiends to ac-
company him in it. Mr. Dintenfass will further enhance his
pleasure in life by taking up his future residence on Palisades
Avenue, near the Champion plant, in a delightfully located
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New Glass Studio in Construction.
and handsomely appointed home which he has recently
purchased.
The World representative wishes to add a few words of
appreciation of the courteous treatment accorded by Mr.
Dintenfass and to thank him for the enjoyable day spent in
his company.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
543
New York Picture Theatre Ordinance Discussed.
INTERKSTING MEETING AT HEARING BEFORE THE MAYOR'S SPECIAL COMMISSION. AT CITY HALL,
SATURDAY. NOV. 4— TEXT OF NEW ORDINANCE IN FULL.
Some time ago Mayor (iaynor appointed a special com-
mission to prepare an ordinance for the regulation of the
motion picture theater. After a careful and e.xtended con-
sideration of the subject a draft of the proposed law was
made ami an invitation was extended to those interested to
be present at a public hearing held by the commission at
the City Hall, Borough of Manhattan, Saturday afternoon,
November 4. At the appointed hour there gathered in the
Mayor's olfice representatives of a number of civic societies
and ><i the E.xiiii)itors' .\s>ociation. ( hairnian Michael I-'urst,
of the coninnssion. called the meeting to order and
stated the purpose of the meeting, asking those present to
offer any >uggestions or criticisms they might have to make
to the proposed measure, copies of which had been circulated.
The societies represented were the Woman'.-. Municipal
League, the Society for the i'revention of C rime, the Down-
town Ethical Society, the Xcighbf)rhoo(l Workers, the Peo-
ples' Recreation Company, the Board of Censorship, and
the New York Exhibitors' .Association.
Mr. Gilbert Montague appeared for the Woman's Munici-
pal League and made a lengthy appeal for an official cen-
sorship, a subject which is not covered by the printed draft
of the proposed ordinance. In this contention he was sup-
ported by Mr. Marcus and Mr. McClintick, of the S. P. C.,
who alleged that the present method of censoring pictures
was inadequate in that it was not compulsory and that the
recommendations of the censors were not observed in all
cases. It was argued that, unless an official censorship was
incorporated in the law the S. P. C. and the Woman's Munici-
pal League would oppose the provision therein permitting
children under 16 years of age to attend picture theaters
unaccompanied.
Speaking for the Neighborhood Workers, Mr. Bradstreet
questioned the provision providing matrons to care for the
children, also, the plan for segregating children under the
age of 16.
Secretary .\sher, speaking for the Exhibitors' Association,
said that exhibitors were pretty generally satisfied with the
proposed ordinance with the exception that it did not do
away with the principal evil with which they had to contend,
namely, the uncertainty of administration. He pointed out
the difficulties which beset the exhibitor when he tried to
conform with the law by reason of having to deal with sev-
eral different departments, each of which held out for differ-
ent requirements, and none of which was able to tell the ex-
hibitor what the law required. Mr. .Asher's description of
his trials with the several departments amused the members
of the commission not a little and Chairman Furst asked
him to submit his suggestions in writing for further
consideration.
Mr. F". H. Richardson, of the Moving Picture WorlcJ^ made
a strong appeal for the unification of authority and called
attention to the absence from the commission of any one
familiar with the requirements of the motion picture ex-
hibition business, which fact was plainly shown \n the pro-
visions governing operating rooms, which he said was totally
inadequate.
Other speakers were Mr. Charles Letts, an exhibitor;
Dr. Laimberger, and John Collier.
The commission adjourned the meeting at 5 o'clock, re-
questing the several societies to submit their suggestions in
writing for further consideration.
The full text of the ordinance as proposed by the commis-
sion follows:
CHAPTER 7, Xmx II.. ARTICLE 11.— A. SECTION 352A MOTION PIO-
ItJ&£8 AND MOTION PICTUB.E THEATEB3.
StlB-SECTION "A"
Motion pictures shall be deenicil a illspla.v on a screen or other dertce
whereby pictures are dlspla.ved of oliaraotors or objects In motion, whether
or not accompanied by moslr. recitative, or song.
SITB-SECTIOK "B"
A motion pictnre theater shall be deemod any pnbllc ball or room In the
City of New York in which motion pictures are exhibited, in which the
seating capacity does not exceed six hundred, and in «hlch there Is no
stage or scenery.
An open air motion pictnre theater shall be deemed any public place
or space in the open air In the City of New York In which motion pictures
are exhibited, and in which there Is no stage or scenery.
The Mayor shall appoint snch Inspectors as shall be necessary to carry
OTit the provisions of this ordinance. They shall be known as "motion ptc-
mre theater Insjiectors" and shall be paid snch compensation as shall l)e
fixed by the Board of .Mdermen on recommendation of the Board of Esti-
mate and Apportionment.
SITB-SECTIOH "C"
I— Section 305. of Article I.. Title II.. Chapter 7. *of the Ordinances of
the City of New York Is hereby amended by Inserting the words "motion
plclure thealera. o|M-n air molloo piriurr tlieiirrv" after Um word* "commea
ihow'i." and t^fure the word* "iliooilog (allerlM."
II.— .S<-ctloii« 3i>s. of Article II.. Title II.. Chapter 7. I* hereby amrsdad
by the Iniorllon of the wurdi "for each motion pirtare theater ll'Mj. For
each open air motion pictnre theater. t^>," after Ibe word* 'Tor •Mb
common ahow fZS.OiJ" atid tx-for<- tl,<> word* "For (arb public ibooUos
gallery, $8.(iO."
BUB-S£CTIOir "D"
The Bnreaa of Licence* (liall have power to regulate aod rootrol *ll
motion picture thealera. and by authority of the Uajor, *h*II gr*Dt llceiue*
provided :
I. — Applli-nnts for motion picture theater llrense* •halt flie plani and
■peclflratlonH of Ibe motion ptctare theater with the Hurrau of liulldliig*
of the l>orough In Mhl<-h tin- motion plciurr thi-aii-r I* to ht iltaated. and
muat file n <-opy of iiui-li plana and ipe'iarattiiii* duly approve<l by Ibe
Superlntenili-nt of KulMhiKii wlih the appllralloo for the llceoae. which ap-
plication Khali lie made to the Rureau of l.lcenses on hlaofc* furiiUbed by
it for that |inr|io««>.
II.— The KIrc Heparlmenl. Rureau of Rulldlnga. Police Department. De-
partment of Wnicr .Supply. Gaa and Electrlcliy and Department of llealtb
may and U|Hm ropieiit of the Itureau of Mri-nx-a aliatl Inapect aald the-
ater* and ahall flic In the llureau of I.lci-nae* written reporta of all tIo-
latlon* of lawM. ordinance*, ruli-a and regulatlona, and all mailer* d*nger-
oiiH to life. Ihnb and iMMly. etiating at tbi- tliin- of pnuli lna|M-<'tlon.
III. — The Bureau of Llccnsea ahall without delay u|«in the re<|ue*t of
an applicant, pass U|>on the lo<-atlon of thr mnllon picture theater and
U|Min the character of the applicant ri'<|ueallng Ihe llcenae.
IV'. — No llcenai- Khali tie IskuciI until the provisions nf thia ordinance bare
licen compiled with, and urltlcn rejiorta of the lD*[iectora have t>e«n daly
filed Id the Bureau of Llcennes.
BUB-SECTION ■■Z-
I.— Flan*— Before the erection, conatrui-llon or alteration of a building,
or part thereof, to l>e used a* a motion picture theater, there muit t>e
tiled with the Superintendent of Buildings, complete plana and detailed
statement as set forth In Set-lion 4 of the Building Code. The plana mn*t
ahow clearly and fully the location and width of all exlu. paasagewaya,
stairs, fire escapes, aisles, etc: arrangement of seats, "lie of IVjor beama,
walls. supiMirls. etc.; the location and conatnictlon of llie enclosure for
the motion picture light and mac|iln<Ty. aiHl for other similar apparatua;
a diagram of the lot or plot showing outleta from all exit* and al*<i auch
other statements, plana or detalla aa may be required by the SaperlDtendent
of BulldlnES.
n. — Prohibition — Motion picture theaters ahall not be conalnicted Id hotel*,
tenement houses, or lodging houses, nor in factorlea or workslmps which
are over three stories In heigiit. and In no case shall tbey l>e conatrocled
or operated atwve tlie ground Hoor of any building.
ni. — Exita and Courts — All such buildings must t>e provided on the main
IliKir of the theater witli at iesKt two separate exIta. one of whlrh sball
he In the front and Ihe other in the rear, both leading to unobslmeied
outlets on Ihe street. The aggregnle width of such exits shall h* at loast
eighteen feet where the main door of Ihe theater accommodates three hun-
dred people or less. Wliere the main floor of the theater accommodate*
more than three hundred people, there shall be at lea«t three *ucb exit*,
the aggregate width of which shall he at 1 -ast Iwenly^ne feet for three
hundred to four hundred people: at least twenty-three feet for four hundred
to five hundred people: and at least twenty-live feet for five hundred to
six hundred people. No exits shall be less than five feet in width, and
there shall be a main exit not less than ten feet In width.
In all such buildings to tie erected or to l>e altered so aa to l>e u*e4]
for a motion picture theater, if unobstructed exit to a atreet cannot l>e
provided at the rear of such buildings, as herein aiieclflrd. either an open
court or a fireproof passage or corridor must be provided from rear exit
to the street front of at least the following width: Four feet in the riear
for theaters accommodating one hundred persons or lesa; for every *ddl-
tlnnal one hundred persons the width to t>e Increaaed six Inches. Such
passage mnst tie constructed of fireproof material and m'i«* ►<• at least
ten feet high In the clear. The walls forming snch i i«t l>e at
least eight Inches thick of brick, and If there be a the wall
on the auditorinm side should either run one foot lielf' ' ir bottom
or ma.v lie carried In the cellar on Iron column* n properly
flreproofed according to sections lOfi and 1<»7 of the I '.e. The
said wall shall lie carried up to the under side of r- 'f a <«ie
story building, and to the under side of the flooring of tl." i. v .t..ry above
where such building is more than one story In bight.
The celling of said passage, and If there »>e a basem'nt. the floorins.
must be constructed according to section \i'*i of the Building Code.
If an unobstructed rear exit to a street Is provided, said eTit must t>e
of the same width required for the court or passage atmve mentioned.
Said passages and exits to the street, as at-ove. must t>e used for no other
purposes except for exit and entrance ami must he kept free and <-Iear.
The level of the open court or pasage at the front of building nhall not
lie greater than one step afiove the level of the sidewalk, and the grade
shal not be more than one foot In twelve with no perpendlr-nlar rl»o».
All exit doors must t)e unlocked when building Is open to the [mbllc.
They must be fireproof and made to open outwardly and *o arranged as not
to obstmct the exit when opened. All door* leading to fire escapes muat
be not less than three feet wide In the clear.
IV. — Galleries and St«iT* — A gallery may be permitted, but It shall not
accommo<late more than two hundred people. Entrance to *nd exit from
said gallery shall In no case lead to the main floor of the thejter. and
the gallery shall be provided with a stair or stairs equipped witb hand
rails on both sides. The rises of the stairs shall not exceed seven and one-
half Inches, and the treads excluding nosings shall not be less than ten
and one-half Inches. .\n Inclined plane may -be substituted for stairs, pro-
vided the ascent Is not more than one foot In six feet. There shal) be do
circular or winding staircases.
The width of the stairs or Incl • ''sll not t>e le»s than ten feet
In the clear where the gallery -es two hundred people: for
every fifty people less than two -Mch the gallery accommodates
said width may be reduced one foot.
Stairs or Inclined planes shall be constructed of fireproof material, and
snch material and the t<earlng capacity of such stairs or Inclined plane*
shall be approved by the Bure.iu of Buildings.
r.allerles must also he rroTi''cd with at least one line of fire escapes
leading to an open court, fireproof passage or street without re-entering
the same or any other building.
V- — Fire-E«:*p«* — All flre-cscap.'s must have balconies not less than three
feet In width In the clear and not less than four feet *lx Inches long,
and from said balconies there shall be staircases extending to the ground
544
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
level wllh a ris» of imT over elglit anil oiie-lialf Inches uikI a step of not
tesH tlinn ciKl>t au<l ono-ltalf Inches, and tlie width of stairs must not be
less lliiiii three feet.
VI.— Auditorium and Other Bcoma — If the walls of the auditorium con-
tain wood studs, tiev sliall lie rovered with eitlier exfi.inded metal latli or
wire mesh nnd plusierecl with iliree coats of first-class plaster, or may be
•covered with metal on one l.alf Inch plaster Iwards. The Joints shall be
'properly tilled with mortar.
The ceilings of all such rooms shall be covered with one-half Inch plaster
boards and plastered or covered with metal.
If there be a basement or cellar, the celling under the auditorium floor
must be plastered with three coats of flrst-class plaster on wire mesh or
'expanded metal lath, or may be covered with metal on one-half Inch plaster
'boards.
In case of flrcjiroof buildings there shall be no restrictions as to the use
■of the liasenient or cellar, but in case of non-flreproof buildings the base-
meHt or cellar sliall be kept free and clear except the space used for the
heating apparatus, for machinery connected with the theater, and for coal.
VII. — Construction of Booths — Apparatus fur projecting motion pictures
shall be enclosed in n booth or enclosure constructed so as to be fireproof
In accordance with tlie specifications of Chapter 756 of the Laws of 1911,
provided, however, that no booth or enclosure coustructed wholly of Iron
•shall be permitted, and provided that the booth shall be equipped with a
vent flue as prescribed in Sub-Section "K," Paragrapli III. of this ordinance.
Booths shall contain a fireproof bo.v for the storage of films not on the
■projecting machine. Films shall not be stored in any other place on the
ipremlses.
VIII. — Gradients — To overcome any dllTerence of level in and between
■corridors, lobbies and aisles, gradients of not over one foot In eiglit feet,
or steps having a rise not over eight inches and a width of not less than
ten inches must he used.
IX. — Aisles — .Ml aisles In the auditorium and gallery must not be less
than two feet six inches wide In the clear at the front row. and must in-
crease in widtli in the ratio of at least one inch to every four running feet.
X. — Chairs — -Ml chairs In the auditorium e.xcept those contained in the
boxes, must not be less than thirty-two Inches from back to back and must
be firmly secured to the floor. No seat in the auditorium shall have more
than seven seats intervening between it and an aisle. The space occupied
l)y eacli persun shall be separated from the adjoining space by means of an
arm or other suitable device.
XI.— Signs Over Exits — Over every exit there must he painted on the
Inside iu letters not less than eight inches high, the word "EXIT" in legl-
ible type, and one red light must be placed inside over each exit.
Xli. — Floor Loads — ^Tiie flooring of that portion of the building devoted
to the uses or accommodation of the public must be of sufficient strength to
bear safely a live load of ninety pounds per square foot.
XIII. — Toilets — Toilets separate for sexes must be provided.
XIV. — Fire Apparatus — Portable fire apparatus shall be provided of the
following kind and number: Ten-quart capacity buckets, painted red, with
the word "Fire" in black, the letters four Inches high, to the number
of six for places sealing less than three Imndred without a gallery, and
two additional if there be a gallery: to the number of ten iu places seating
over tliree hundred persons, and four additional it there be a gallery.
There shall be two buckets containing dry sand kept In the operating booth;
approved fire extinguishers of three-gallon capacity of the regulation Fire
Department pattern, of which two shall be on the main floor and two In
the gallery, if there be one, and one in the operating booth; four-pound
Oat head axes, two of which shall be on the main floor and two in the
gallery, if there be one.
All motion picture theaters except open-air theaters shall be equipped with
/direct means of communicating fire alarm to Fire Department headquarters.
SITB-SECTION "F '
1, — Lighting — Every portion of a motion picture theater, including exits,
■courts and corridors, devoted to the uses of accommodation of the public,
shall be so lighted during all exhibitions and until the entire audience
has left the premises, that a person with normal eyesight should be able
to read the Snellen standard test type 40 at a distance of twenty feet
and type 30 at a distance of ten feet: normal eyesight meaning ability to
read type 20 at a distance of twenty feet In daylight. Cards showing
types 20, 30 and 40 shall be displayed on all four walls, together with a
copy of this paragraph of the ordinance.
II. Heating — When the temperature of the outdoor air Is below 60 de-
grees Fahr. the air in the theater, while an audience is present, shall
be maintained at a temperature of not lower than 62 degrees Fahr. or higher
than TO degrees Fahr.
In heating motion picture theaters, no gas stoves, oil stoves or other
apparatus throwing the products of combustion Into the air of the theater,
shall be used.
III. — Ventilation — Motion picture theaters having less than two hundred
cubic feet of air space for each person, or motion picture theaters In which
the outside window and door area is less than one-eighth of the floor area,
shall be provided with artificial means of ventilation which shall supply
■during the time the audience Is present, at least five hundred cubic feet of
fresh air per hour for each person.
Motion picture theaters having more than two hundred cubic feet of
air space for each person, or which have outside windows and doors,
the area of which Is equal to at least one-eighth of the floor area, shall be
provided with artificial means of ventilation, which shall be in operation
when the outside temperature requires the windows to be kept closed,
and which shall supply during the time the audience is present, at least
five hundred cubic feet of fresh air per hour for each person. When the
artificial ventilation is not in operation, ventilation by means of open
doors and windows shall be sufficient to provide each person with five hun-
dred cubic feet of fresh air per hour.
Motion picture theaters having more than one thousand cubic feet of
air space for eacli person and having outside windows and doors, the
area of which is equal to at least one-eighth of the total floor area, shall
not be required to have artificial means of ventilation, provided the air is
thoroughly changed by freely opening doors and windows immediately be-
fore tlie admission of the audience, and at least every four hours thereafter.
No part of the fresh air supply required by any of the above paragraphs
•of this section shall be taken from any source containing vitiated air.
The area of outside doors and windows shall mean the area capable of
being freely opened to the outside air for ventilation purposes.
Wlien fresh air is supplied by means of ventilating openings, at least
one Inlet shall be situated at one end of the room, and at least one outlet
at the other end of the room. Where exhaust or inlet fans are necessary,
at least one of such fans shall be placed in an outlet opening. The inlet
openings and their surroundings shall be kept free from two feet of the
floor, and tl>e outlet opening or openings In the ceiling or within two feet
of the celling. The inlet openings and their surroundings shall be kept
fre« from dust so that the incoming air shall not convey dust or stir up
dust as it enters.
During the time the audience is present, the air in the theater shall be
kept continuously In motion by means of fans to the number of at least
-one to -ovety one hundred and fifty persons. Such fans shall be placed
in posltious remote from tlie inlet and outlet openings. No person shall be
exposed to any direct draft from any air ioiel.
The booth In which the picture machine Id operated shall be provided
with an opening In its ro<jf or upper part of lis Kidi- wall. leading to the
outdoor air. Wlien the tiooth is in nue, there shall be a constant current
of air passing outward through said o|ienlng or vent flue, at the rate of
not less than thirty cubic feet per minute.
The specifications of the above paragraph shall apply to portable booths
and booths In open air theaters.
SUB-SECTION "G"
Motion picture theaters must be kei>t dean and free from dust.
The floors where covered with wood, tiles, stone, concrete, linoleum, or
other washable material, shall he mopped or scrubbed with water or
swept with moisture, or by some other dustless method, at least once dally,
and shall be scrubbed with water and soap, or water and some other
solvent substance at least once weekly.
Carpets, rugs and other fabric floor coverings shall be cleaned at least
once dally by means of suction cleaning, beating or dustless sweeping.
Curtains and draperies shall be cleaned at least once monthly by suction
cleaning, beating or washing. Cornices, walls and other dast-holding places
shall be kept free from dust by washing or moist wiping. The wood and
metal parts of all seats shall be kept clean. Fabric upholstering of seats
and railings and ther fixed fabrics shall be cleaned by suction cleaning, or
other dustless method, at least once monthly.
SUB-SECnOlT "H"
No child, actually or apparently under the age of sixteen years, tinless
accompanied by Its parent or guardian, shall be permitted to enter any
motion picture theater except that between the hours of 3 p. m. and 6 p. m'.
on days when the public schools are open for instruction and at any time
up to 6 p. m. on other days, unaccompanied cliildren under sixteen years
of age may be admitted and allowed to remain not later than 7 p. m.,
provided:
I. — That there shall he reserved In said theaters during the above-men-
tioned hours for the exclusive use of said unaccompanied children, a part
or section of seats which shall be at least three feet distant on all sides
from all other seats.
II. — That said unaccompanied children shall not be permitted to occupy
or remain in any place or space In said theaters other than said seats,
and that during the above-mentioned hours no other person except the
matron, hereinafter mentioned, shall be permitted to remain within three
feet of said seats.
III. — That at all times during the above-mentioned hours there shall be
in attendance at each of said theaters a duly licensed matron who shall be
paid by the licensee of said theater and who shall keep constant watch
over said children and strictly enforce the provisions of this section.
Nothing contained in this section shall apply to exhibitions or entertain-
ments given under the auspices of educational, religious and charitable In-
stitutions, provided that the proceeds thereof are used entirely for educa-
tional, religious or charitable purposes.
SUB-SECTION "I"
Matrons above referred to shall be women of good moral character, not
under forty years of age, and shall not serve unless they have secured a
license from the Mayor. Said license shall not be transferable, and the
annual fee therefor shall be five dollars.
Applications for matron licenses shall be made to the Ma.vor. and each
application shall be accompanied by two photographs of the applicant, and
shall bear tiie endorsement of at least two reputable residents of the City
of New York, who shall certify to the character and qualifications of the
applicant, and shall state the facts or circumstances by which they derived
their knowledge.
The photographs herein referred to shall not exceed three Inches In diam-
eter, one of which shall be affixed to the application and the other to the
license.
No person shall employ an unlicensed matron in a motion picture theater,
and immediately npon employment of a matron the person employing her
shall notify the Bureau of Licenses in writing, stating the name, address
and license number of said matron.
SUB-SECTION "J"
All the provisions contained in this ordinance shall apply to existing
places of entertainment which fall under the definition of motion picture
theaters In Snb-Sectlon "E" of this ordinance, except those provisions of
Sub-Section "B" designated as Nos. I.. 11. . III., IV., V. and VI., but the
Bureau of Licenses shall have power in its discretion to enforce the pro-
visions of said paragraph 3 of Section "E" as to exits and courts.
SUB-SECTION "K"
In places of amusement seating less than three hundred persons, where
the exhibition constituting a motion picture theater, as defined in Sub-
Section "B" of this ordinance, is given in conjunction with any other form
of amusement, said places must comply with the provisions of section 109.
Chapter 15 (the Building Code), covering theaters seating more than three
hundred persons.
SUBSECTION "L"
Sub-Sections "A," "K" and "M" of this ordinance shall not apply to
motion picture exhibitions with or without charge for admission, conducted
under the direct management of educational or religions Institutions. Before
exhbiting motion pictures, an educational or religious institution shall ob-
tain from the Bureau of Licenses a permit for such exhibition or ex-
hibitions. Before granting such permit, the Bureau of Licenses shall cause
to be inspected the premises where such proposed exhibition will be held,
and shall grant the permit If in its Judgment the safety of the public is
properly guarded, provided, however, that a fireproof booth shall alwa.vs
be required, constructed according to the specifications In Section "E,"
Paragraph VII., and provided that all chairs shall be securely fastened
to the floor or fastened together in rows.
SUB-SECTION "M"
The Bureau of Licenses at its discretion shall specify the seating capacity
for each open-air motion picture theater. Aisles must be four feet wide,
or wider In the discretion of the Bureau of Licenses. At least two separate
exits, remote from each other, shall be provided, and no exit shall be less
than five feet in width. For every twenty-five persons to be accommodated
in excess of three hundred, the exits sliall be widened one foot. All exits
must be Indicated by signs and red lights atKl the doors must open out-
wardly. Seats must be stationary, with backs thirty-two inches apart,
and so arranged that no seat shall have more than seven seats Intervening
between It and an aisle. The floor must be constructed either of wood
with sleepers or of concrete, and must extend at least five feet from the
seats on all sides, provided, however, that in the discretion of the Bureau
of Licenses, a gravel floor may be substituted for wood or concrete. Chairs
must either be securely fastened to wood or concrete floor, or all chairs
In a row must be fastened together and at least four rows must be securely
fastened to one frame, except that where refreshments are served, tables
and unattached chairs or benches used with them may be permitted.
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545
BUB-SECTION "W"
OnlT 8ubS«Mloii» ••A." ••«.•■ •■(■.'• I'arncraplii I. lad II., ••D." "K."
Pir«(r*til>* ^'11 ■>><) XIII.. "II." "I." "I." •nd "N" of tbli ordlimiicn
•hill ■I'I'l.v lu uiN-iialr mulliiii pliiiirp tliraicra.
SUBSECTION "0"
ThU (inlliiiiiirr aliall take rlT.Tt iblrty lUyn after Ita appruTal by the
Major. .\ll ollirr nili<a. rrKiilutlnua ami urilluanri'a InciiiinlatiMit IktphIIIi
and afTi'.-IInc l<ullilliiii> uihI placra to In* iM't-uplrtl an hrretlti i!ff1iiiMl art*
b«retiy r.-v.^knl.
AlDMidment 8u((«ated br the Committee to Paracraph One, Sertton 4S4 of
the Penal Lawa o( lb* Bute of New York. New Matter in Italica.
A perauii whu:
— .\Umll> to or allona to remain lit anj dain'p bouar, mni-crt aaloun,
theater, luuieiim. «katlnK rink, klnctna(ti|H'. nr mtivlnf plrtiirc |ifrformuni'<-
ucept In a moTinc picture performance where aeparate ae«U are r aerred
for and used by the children with a matron in attendance to Kuard them
approTed bjr the chief executiTe of the city, town or rillage durinc houra
furtbar apprOTed by axld chief executlre of the city, town or Tlllace
or In any |'U<-<> hIuti- nlnea or aplrltou* or malt ll<|iinra are a<>l<l or itlvcn
away, or In any pUrp of ciilrrlalnmcnt Injiirluiia to hcnlth or inornla. ownpil.
ktpt, Ipairtl. uiaimudl or rontrollrd l>v him, or by hla employer, or ulii'n-
•ucb poraou la I'lnployctl or perfoniia aiirh aorTli'Ca aa iloorki-pp<-r or (lrk>-t
••tier or ll'kcl i-oIliMior, any ohll<l ni-iiially ur appari-nily uinlcr ilip aK<'
of alxteru yi-ar<i. iinU-aa arcompanlnl l>y lia parriil or Kuardluii. or.
ANOTHER FINE RANCH PICTURE.
Another lino \\ Otcm Icalure picture, depicting life on a
great c.ittlc r.mch, is heing offered for State rights by the
Tournanu-nt l-'ilin Comp.Tny, of Toledo, C)liio. The title is
"The I'all Kniiiul-iip tJn the V-6 Ranch," and illustrates that
interesting operation from start to finish, together with
scenes at the .imiual cowboys' tournament at (. heycnne.
Wyo., where "e.xhibitions of horsemanship and lariat throw-
ing and other feats peculiar to the range are given.
This subject was taken on the ranch owned by Mr.
Charles Irwin, a famous cattle king, and the scenes shown
were not posed f'>r the picture, but represent what actually
occurs in the regular line of business. The subject- is in
three reels ami i> highly illustrative.
Messrs. Block and Smith, of the Tournament l'"ilm Com-
pany, have aire.'idy disposed of considerable territory for this
picture and are well pleased with the reception given it.
DOIN' THINGS AT LUBINS.
A restaurant has been csiabli!.licd at the plant of the Lubin
Manufacturing ( "mpany. I'hiladclphia. for the use of em-
ployees. Mr. Lubin u a great believer in doing • n
possible for the comfort and well-being of the r .o
help to make I.ubin photoplays This is the sole rca-.ii lor
the establishment of the restaurant.
Prices are so low that they will not pay the expenses, but
Mr. Lubin believes that the furnishing of wholesome lunch-
eons amid beautiful and comfortable surroundings will con-
duce to the health of his employees and. therefore. rcHect in
a desirable way upon the business.
The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Executive
building. It has a large seating capacity and is handsomely
carpeted and furnished. The cooking is in charge of a chef
who has already won the enthusiastic approbation of the
employees.
The Scenario Department at the big plant of the Lubin
Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia is undergoing a
complete renovation. The walls and ceilings of the rooms
are being decorated "with an artistic covering of stamped
metal, \yhich will be painted in colors to harmonize with
the furniture. Mr. Warren and his staff are temporarily in
other quarters.
NEW THEATER FOR SEDALIA. MISSOURI.
Messrs. Walter J. Brill and (i. H Scruton, who liave re-
cently sold their Gem Theater, Sedalia, Mo., will open a
new and most up-to-date store show in the Middle West, to
be known as "The Lona." The building in which the new-
theater is to be, stands by an alley, affording in all seven
exits, with the operating room on the outside of the building,
projecting the picture through an opening in an 8-in. lirick
wall. This arrangement makes the playhouse practically
fireproof. It will be opened round about November i8th.
Desperate Desmond Pursued by Claude Eclaire"— Nestor Release of Saturday. Nov. 25th-
546
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Projection Department
Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
Amperage. — There has been much discussion among op-
erators and among managers as to the proper amount of
current for projection. The writer has received hundreds of
letters making inquiry and asking advice on this subject.
He has been closely watching effects and has listened to
what others have said on the subject.
Increase in amperage means hard cash when the current
bill comes in, but failure to use sufficient current to give the
very best possible curtain results spells loss at the box office.
As between the two it is the writer's opinion that loss of
best results in order to effect saving in current bills is poor
policy.
There is no hard and fast rule to be laid down in respect
to the necessary amperage to secure the best possible re-
sults, largely because of the difference in screens. However,
taking the curtain made of plain bleached muslin of good
weight and quality, and supposing it to be located in the
best position, it may be said that .2 (two-tenths) of an am-
pere of D. C. per square foot of screen, with a minimum of
20 and a maximum limit of 45 amperes, is best. With A. C.
we would increase this to .3 (three-tenths) of an ampere per
square foot of screen, up to a maximum limit of 60 amperes
and a minimum limit of 35.
The limit on D. C. is placed at 45 for the reason that no
higher amperage can be used to advantage with 5^ carbons;
also with larger carbons and heavier amperage the crater
becomes so excessively large that much of the advantage is
lost. With A. C. much heavier amperage than 60 can be
used to advantage on large pictures, but practically all op-
erating room transformers have sixty for their ma.ximum.
Sixty ampers A. C. is about the limit for a 5^ carbon also,
though larger carbons can be and are used for heavier
amperage.
A brilliantly lighted picture is infinitely superior in many
ways to the duller effect of weaker light, but there is room
for difference of opinion in this matter. I would be glad to
see this whole proposition taken up and discussed by the
department correspondents. One writer in an English publi-
cation advocates from .38 to .45 of an ampere per sq. ft.,
presumably A. C, while another contends that .2 of an am-
pere is sufficient. The first is, we believe, excessive, while
the last is altogether too low for the best results. The first
would require from 72> to 86 amperes for a 16-foot picture,
while the latter would only use 38. I have never yet seen
what could be called a good 16-foot picture projected with
38 amperes A. C. It is not necessary to use 75 on such a
picture. My proposal of .3 would call for 48 amperes.
It works out thus, the area and amperage being in round
numbers:
50c
Area Am. Am.
Picture Sq. Ft. D. C. A. C
9X6.75 48 20 35
10 X 7-5 75 20 35
11X8.25 91 20 35
12 X 9 108 22 35
13X9-75 127 25 38
14 X 10.5 147 29 44
15X11-25 169 33 50
16 X 12 192 38 58
17 X 12.75 216 43 60
18 X 13-5 243 45 60
19 X 14-25 268 45 60
20 X 15 300 45 60
This rule must be modified when working with a good
type of reflecting screen. It will also be observed that there
has been made a minimum of 35 amperes for .A.. C. This by
reason of the fact that it has been found, in our own experi-
ence, to be a practical impossibility to maintain clear, steady
illumination on the screen with less than that amount of
A. C. current. It might be done with smaller carbons than
Y%. With a twenty-foot picture it would be better to use
considerably more than 60 amperes A. C, using larger car-
bons, of course. There is no desire to be dogmatic or to
assert that these conclusions are the last word. We shall
be pleased to hear from such of our readers as feel they have
something of value to say on this question. It is a very im-
portant one and deserves the most serious consideration by
both operators and managers throughout the country.
New Union. — Harrisburg, Pa., is forming a new union
which will contain close to twenty-five members. The mem-
bership is expected to be limited to competent operators.
Success to you, gentlemen.
Opaque. — St. Louis, Mo., writes: "Noticed article in recent
issue saying "slide glasses smoothly coated with opaque can
be made up instantly and should be close at hand.' Where
can 'opaque' be bought?"
By "opaque" the writer presumably meant some opaque
substance. It is usually mixed as wanted. I used to use such
slides myself to some extent, but have long since forgotten
just how I mixed the coating. As I remember the matter,
it was difficult to get a coating which could be written in
after it was dry without cracking and flaking off. Will some
reader kindly supply the desired information. Why not use
the gelatine slides — the "Make 'Em Yourself" outfit adver-
tised elsewhere in these columns. In emergency <>ne could
be made in about two seconds. Simply write on the gelatine,
cut it off and slip between two cover glasses bound on only
one side.
Position Wanted. — New York City writes asking me to
help in obtaining him position as operator's assistant (ap-
prentice) so that he can comply with the law and secure
New York card; or else that I advise him to get such a
place. Says he has operated in London, Eng., for 2'X years.
Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to help a
brother operator to secure a position, or to aid him in any
other way. I fear, however, your request is impossible to
grant at this time. I am advised that very many operators
are now out of employment in this city and naturally those,
already holding cards, secure first chance. Under the circum-
stances the only advice I can give is to make the round of
the houses, present your credentials and ask for what you
want. Frankly, however, I'm afraid it's a hard proposition.
I have been applied to recently by several brothers of the
union asking that I assist them to employment. I could offer
even them but small encouragement. The apprenticeship
law, I am informed, is knocked out finally and completely.
No Law. — Plattsburgh. N. Y.. w-rites: "Not one of the three
moving picture theaters of this city employ licensed op-
erators. They are boys from 10 to 15 years of age at from
$3 to $6 per week. Is there no law compelling licensing of
operators?"
Sorry. Plattsburgh. but license laws, or lack of them, is a
purely local matter in this state. Surely you exaggerate. Ten
years old and $3 per week is breaking all records. I can
hardly believe there exists a manager so lost to all sense of
safety as to place a ten-year old infant in charge of his pro-
jection ("projection" is good) at $3.00 per week. The child
labor law might possibly be invoked if the age be ten. or
less than sixteen. It ought to be done, too, and the "mana-
ger" punished. Write the Attorney-General, Albany, setting
forth the facts, and ask him if the child labor law would apply
and how to go about it. Placing children in charge of pro-
jection is an outrage in that it endangers the lives of the audi-
ence, and is bad from the standpoint of projection as well as
for ethical reasons.
Field Regulation. — The Western Electric Company, Den-
ver, Colo., writes: "On p. 203. Oct. 21 issue, in commenting
on our letter, you ask if you are correct in understanding
that the field regulation automatically controls the voltage
and amperage. First, if you will permit me to go back a little, I
will say that the motor-generator set in question is a 30-volt
dynamo. As you know, 50 to 52 volts is the normal arc volt-
age for projection machines. The generator of this set nor-
mally produces 50 volts. As the load increases or decreases
because of the changing length of the arc, the amperage will
decrease accordingly. Now as this takes place, the volTage
will vary. In order to maintain a uniform voltage all genera-
tors are provided with a field rheostat which is used to main-
tain a uniform voltage. This is not done automatically,
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLX)
547
although wc have an apparatus which will automatically
maintain the voltaic within one volt of a predetermined
pi lint. This tiild regulator increases or decreases the amount
of excitation for the tieitU, and as the ticld will strengthen
or weaken according t'> the excitation, the vt)ltaKc is in-
creased or decreased. Of course this roKulation has to he
performed by hand, but it a very simple matter to do so, as
the field rheostat can be placed at any point desired, and for
a motor-generator set for a moving picture machine it can
be placed right beside the operator so that as he wishes to
vary his voltage, all he needs to do is to move his dial one or
two notches, which will give him the desired change. I
believe that this makes clear your suggestion of an explana-
tion as to how the voltage is maintained. As to efficiency
of a motor-generator set, this is determined by the loss of
the motor plus the loss of the generator. The difference
between the total loss and lOO will give you the efficiency of
the motor-generator set, which at its worst is far superior
to that of ordinary resistance. Another point in favor of
the motor-generator set over the ordinary resistance is that
as your load changes your voltage will change, and with an
ordinary resistance, unless you can cut in on part of the re-
sistance, your voltage will vary with your load, consequently
your light will vary. With the motor-generator set you can
maintain uniform voltage on all loads, thus insuring perfect
screen results. No attention need be paid to the amperage,
for if you are able to regulate your voltage at any increase
or decrease in amperage, it will not affect your lights."
We thank the Western Electric for setting this matter
forth thus clearly. There is one query I would like to make,
however; also one comment. At fifty volts the arc carrying
40 amperes offers, within itself, i;4 ohms resistance. Now
suppose I cut out this resistance entirely by freezing the
carbons — what happens to the dynamo? I can conceive of
this very thing happening with no one there knowing enough
to readjust the field resistance. It seems to me an enormous
overload would instantly develop. My comment is this: You
say if voltage is regulated — kept normal — the screen results
will remain perfect, regardless of the amperage. Unless you
mean that normal voltage will ensure normal amperage, you
are surely in error there. .\s I understand the matter, it is
wholly and entirely the amperage which governs the illumi-
nation. .\ certain given voltage is necessary to a given arc
amperage, but absolutely the only function of pressure is to
force the current (amperage) across the air-gap. If the volt-
age is lowered, the arc must be made shorter, and vice-versa.
The reason, and only reason, according to my understanding,
that 50 is the best voltage — that a voltage of 50 at the arc
produces the best light— is that with that voltage the arc,
when burning correctly and in a manner to produce the best
results, is exactly the best length for the securing of those
results. It is my desire to have our readers thoroughly
understand these matters. The Western Electric, as well
as any of our correspondents who feel capable, are invited
to discuss this matter further along the lines I have sug-
gested.
Lenses. — Moscow, Idaho, writes: ".Am building a new
theater 99x21x21: capacity. 350; picture 13'i feet: throw.
92 feet: machine. Powers Si.x: lenses, 5 feet above center
of picture. What size projection lens and what combina-
tion of condensers would you advise?"
With an inside calliper measure the width of your aper-
ture exactly . Not "pretty near." but exactly. Have a ma-
chinist do it with his scale if you cann<">t do it closely enough.
Measure exact distance, in feet, from center of screen to
lens. Multiply this nieasuremont by exact width of aperture
and divide that result by ij'j. the width of picture. Result
will be equivalent focus of required projection lens as close
as it can be hail. It may not be exactly accurate, as cheap
lenses vary somewhat: also you possibly won't be able to
get precisely what the result calls for. All the foregoing is
set forth on page 6S of the handbook. Don't go by the
tables. Do your own calculating. Use two 7K2 condensing
lenses.
Lenses. — Bradentown. Fla.. writes: "What size condensing
lenses ought I use on 10 foot picture at 65 feet? Features
seem to be clouded. What can I do to clear them?"
Two jli condensers should fill the bill. Presume you
mean that definition is not good. Clean your projection
lenses thoroughly. Use a very soft, very clean cloth. A
very slight, almost entirely invisible finger mark, or some
similar thing, on the projection lens will sometimes produce
exactly the effect you speak of. It may be the lens is not
a good one. If cleaning doesn't help please describe effect
more closely.
Apologies. — Athens, Ga., writes, apologizing for his letter
in October 21 issue. Says he did not dream it would appear
so boastful in print. There is no apology due, Athens.
Your letter did not strike me an boastful, but merely that
the things set forth were too highly theoretical to be of
any large pr:ictical value to operator*. What those profess-
ors write certainly will pass anywhere. It must be taken
into account, however, that, while they are deeply versed
and learned in theory, they are not strong in matters purely
practical. .And theory does not always work out well in
practice, renumber. I don't know the finer points of cor-
puscles or molecules bombarding each other, but I do know
that, regardless of what any professor or any one else may
say, when I want more light I've got to have more amperes
of current — not nx^re voltage, except to a very limitecl ex-
tent. I knf)w that a 10 ampere arc operates at its best at a
little less than 40 volts, whereas the 100 ampere arc has but
approximately 55. There is an enormous difference in the
illumination with 10 amperes and with 100. There is a
rise of but about 18 v(jlts and 90 amperes. I therefore
maintain that the power of the light depends on the am-
perage, not on the voltage. I hold that the whole and entire
function of the voltage is to force the current across the air-
gap. When the professor asserts that with A. C. there is
no crater on one oi the carbons we all know he is absolutely
wrong. As to seeing mfjre technical discussion in the de-
partment, you df)ubtless will as time goes on. I believe that
operators are now awakening to the necessity for study and
as we advance in knowledge, naturally wc may discuss things
with under.standing which would have literally have been
Greek to the average operator at the time this department
was started. The motif>n picture business was of mushroom
growth. Men who took up operating were not, as a rule,
electricians. In fact the great majority wouldn't have been
able to recognize a watt from a bale of hay or an ohm
from an over-ripe squash. In a few years from now pro-
jection will be far in advance of what it is today. The de-
partment may then be discussing matters theoretically.
Condenser Breakage. — Reddings, Cal., says he has exces-
sive condenser breakage. .Xsks for remedy. The various
remedies, or the various methods for remedying the trouble
complained of have been set forth time and again in the de-
partment. We do not feel that we can consume valuable
space repeating the same thing over and over indefinitely.
If Reddings will look through his back numbers of the
World, Projection Department, he will find very many
articles dealing with condenser breakage in all its phases.
On page 63-64-65 of handbook he will also find the matter
briefly treated. I must again emphasize the importance of
keeping all copies of the World on file. One never knows
when one will want to refer to them. For the benefit of
all I shall presently, in an article, sum up all the various
phases of the subject of condenser breakage.
New Arc Projector. — On page 302, October 28 issue, ap-
pears an advertisement of the Jacobson arc controller. At
the request of the manufacturers the editor of this depart-
ment examined the device in operation. The illustration in
the advertisement shows exactly what it is and how it works.
It projects a very clear, inverted image of the arc on a small
screen of white paper placed on the operating room wall
The image may be increased in size at will and is remark-
ably clear, even the carbon vapor being visible. The device
is entirely practical in its working and will doubtless be of
much benefit to projection.
Low Amperage. — Elsberry, Mo., writes: "I have a 10
ampere rheostat, iio volt. 60 cycle current. Meter registers
12 to 15 amperes while I am showing six reels. I cut off the
light while changing reels. Have trouble with terminals
burning off. In fact the whole lamp house gets very warm.
What must I do to cut down the meter bill?"
I cannot make out what you mean. Elsberry, by meter
registering 12 to 15 amperes while you show six reels. Also
you say you have a 10 ampere rheostat. Impossible; abso-
lutely so. If you can get light from 12 to 15 amperes A. C
projection light, I mean — you have broken all records.
Moreover, if you were only using that amount of current
you wouldn't be bothered with terminals burning off, or heat
in the lamp house either. A meter doesn't register amperes,
but watts, or watt hours. What size wire (asbestos) are
you using for lamp leads? If you have a handbook see
pages 61 and 62 for lamp lead burning prevention. See that
top vent of lamp house is clean, so that hot air has free
passage. Will advise you further on receipt of better
information.
Film Trouble. — Binghamton. N. Y.. writes: "For the love
of Mike, what is the trouble with the Kalem films nowadays?
Have a new No. 6 and all. or nearly all films run rock steady,
excepting the Kalem. which in places rock like a ship in a
storm. All operators here complain of the same thing. Film
stock seems to be O. K. Picture appears to move in relation
to the film. Also why are the Melies so lacking in clearness
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in the titles? A number of their subjects have a double out-
line as though i)r;iUed twice."
The Kalem Company had trouble for a short time, which
they tell me was due to unusual expansion of film stock.
It is now, they assure me, entirely remedied. The Mclies
title is subject to improvement, undoubtedly. We would
cheerfully recommend that they get busy doing it. Just what
the difficulty may be I do not know, but it is hardly ex-
cusable. Better titles, gentlemen, please. Binghamton's pro-
test is justifiable. It is up to you.
Camera Wanted. — Mr. Lester B. Hughes, Stroudsburg,
Pa., wants to know where he can procure a postage stamp
camera. Prefers one that has quick action. Says he is study-
ing a certain form of reptile and finds it quite exciting. Has
one in captivity.
There is a postage stamp camera sold by G. Gennert.
New York City, which has very rapid action. It is warranted
so, I believe. It can be reloaded in daylight.
Splendid Program. — Mr. R. T. Soderslrom, manager the
Photoplay Theater, Riverside, Cal., writes: "Enclosed find
copy of program we issued for the Selig three-reel, "The
Two Orphans." It is the first time such a program has
been used here and it created quite a lot of favorable com-
ment. The daily papers, of which we have two, gave it
very favorable mention. It would be well if all producers
included the cast of characters in their bulletins. We could
then make the program a permanent feature. ' The audience
seemed to follow the cast of characters very closely. I be-
lieve it made the picture much more interesting."
The program is indeed a most excellent one and is by far
the best the writer has seen to date. It is printed on ex-
cellent quality, light-tan colored paper. On front page ap-
pears name of theater, date (Oct. 26-27, 191 1) and the follow-
ing in neat display: "Selig presents 'Two Orphans,' in three
reels. The most stupendous production ever undertaken in
Tnoving pictures. Produced under the personal supervision
of Miss Kate Claxton. Staged by Mr. Otis Turner at the
Selig studios, Chicago, III."
On the second page are two advertisements, neatly gotten
up, and the full cast of characters just as appears on the pro-
gram of the regular theaters playing the "Two Orphans."
Page three contains two advertisements and a brief synopsis
of the action of the three reels. Page four contains two more
advertisements and an announcement of reels for the four
following days.
Taken altogether the program overtops anything in that
line I have seen attempted by a picture palace. It is a thing
to be heartily commended. It is also to be recommended
to exhibitors all over the country. There is nothing cheap
looking about it. It fills a very decided want and fills it
well. I believe with you. Riverside, that the cast of char-
acters should be given out by the manufacturers with every
reel. It is hardly up to them to dismiss the matter with the
curt announcement, "we don't wish to." It would seem that
the exhibitor ought, of right, to have some say in a matter
of that kind.
Resistance.— Texas (name of town suppressed) writes:
"Have Motiograph, 1908 model. On right side of picture,
about two feet over in the picture, it seems to be out of
focus. Remainder of picture is O. K. except that other side
is a trifle out of focus, though not much. Have sent for new
aperture plate. Possibly the one I have is too badly worn.
I also have a pretty fierce current proposition. The voltage
is 220 D. C. I have a 220 Powers adjustable rheostat and
a no volt non-adjustable rheostat hooked up together in
order to get it reduced sufficiently. Can you tell me reason
for having to provide all this resistance? The house is fed
by two wires. Does this cause my meter bill to climb faster
than it would if I had the three-wire system hooked up as
per your handbook? Can I change this to a three-wire sys-
tem from meter to operating room? If I had a three-wire
system would I require only resistance for no volts?"
As to the out-of-focus spot, I am of the opinion that you
will find a small, almost invisible, finger mark, or oil spot
on the lens. You may have to look close to see it, but it is
probably there, all right. Take the lens combinations from
their mounts and wash thoroughly with alcohol. See last
part of page 68, handbook. If this does not remove the
trouble there may be something wrong with the lens itself.
If the picture is slightly out of focus on one side find the
difficulty and remedy it, even at the expense of a new lens.
If your machine sets to one side of the screen, that would
explain the out of focus effect on one side.
No, you cannot change to three-wire system from the
nieter. The three wires must come from the dynamos. If
it is a three-wire system in the street maybe you can get them
to run one outside wire and the neutral into your house in-
stead of the two outside wires. They probably won't want
to do it, however. See if they won't run all three wires in
and balance the load. If you can't get no volts I would
advise you by all means to either install a mercury arc
rectifier or a motor generator set; 220 volts through rheo-
stats is enormously wasteful. Presumably you have the
round, wire-oil 220 volt rheostat. As to why you require
two rheostats in series I cannot say. The 220 volt rheostat
should take care of that pressure. Possibly the actual voltage
is a little in excess of 220. Tell me your amperage at arc
and send sketch of rheostat connections and position of
adjustment handle of rheostat and I can then form an idea
of what is wrong.
THE RETAIL MERCHANT AND THE CINEMATO-
GRAPH.
Word comes from one of our subscribers in Scranton, Pa.,
that the proprietor of the Scranton Candy Kitchen, Scranton,
has purchased a Powers No. 6 machine and a regulation
size booth and will entertain his patrons with moving pic-
tures. Mr. J. D. Williams, also of this city, has been running
moving pictures in his lunchroom for the past month or so.
His lunchroom is connected with the Scranton Candy
Kitchen, and he caters to the aristocratic trade of the city.
Clark Brothers, who have a line of department stores,
have a theater in connection with their Scranton Store, which
seats about 600 people. They entertain their customers with
a fine line of pictures each day from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Our correspondent says that he asked these parties what
free pictures did for their trade, and they unanimously agreed
that it increased their patronage. He also says that quite
a number of persons who visited these free exhibitions of
moving pictures were many who would not visit a moving
picture theater, and claims that these exhibitions have con-
verted them into the moving picture fraternity. A handsome
moving picture theater is in course of construction at Sun-
bury, Pa.
NEW HANDSOME PICTURE PALACE FOR IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Mr. Fred E. Dever, manager and owner of the Pastime
Picture Palace, Iowa City, Iowa, will open on Jan. i, 1912,
what will be considered the most handsome picture theater in
this city. The site is on College Street near Dubuque, which
is one of the best and busiest corners in the city. The build-
ing will be of tile and stucco ornamentations and beautifully
designed. The operating room will be 7 x 12 x 7, with an
18-inch exhaust fan over each motiograph machine, there
being two in number. Two stereopticon dissolvers will also
be in use. The screen will be hung high from the floor, and
the ventilating system will be of the most modern type.
Three reels of Independent film will constitute a performance.
It has a seating capacity of about 450. The house will cost
approximately $8,000, and will be a strictly first class picture
theater.
Norman A. Seymour, of Mt. Morris, N. Y., writes us that
he has opened a new moving picture theater in that city,
named The Casino. W^e gather from his letter that it is
a one-story theater and seats 800. Mr. Seymour is also the
manager of several other amusement enterprises.
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Comments on the Films
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"The Greatest of Engineering Feats" (Kalem), November
1. — An illii>tration well wTtli >eeing of the gigantic opera-
tions in progress in tlie Lat^kill mountains to bring water to
New York. The acqueduct will be ninety-two miles long.
In fact, the entire undertaking, as .shown in this film, is one
of the greatest pieces of engmeering work ever undertaken.
This lilm is an excellent illustration of it.
"The Plot Against Bertie" (Kalem), November i. — Here is
a good Bertie comedy. In this instance Bertie gets in bad
because the men are jealous of him and concoct a plot to
have him thought a cholera suspect. It works for a time, but
he succeeds in repaying their interference with a liberal
bonus for good measure.
"The Rise and Fall of Weary Willie" (Edison), November
1. — A tramp in this picture is mistaken for a learned doctor
who is investigating the tramp's world from the standpoint of
the tramp, while the aforesaid learned doctor is mistaken for
a genuine tramp and is promptly escorted to the lock-up.
Matters are speedily cleared up and the real tramp and the
real doctor change places.
"A Southern Soldier's Sacrifice" (Vitagraph), November I.
— A war story which appeals very strongly to the emotions.
It represents one brother saving another when he is cap-
tured and imprisoned as a spy, and giving up his life for his
brother. A tender love story is included which adds to the
heart interest. The news of the brother's heroic deed is
shortly followed by a wedding.
"Love Moulds Labor" (Pathe), November i. — A story of
a foundry, with a jealous man included. A strike is nar-
rowly averted and an altercation occurs, enough of which
is witnessed by the head of the firm to cause him to turn
the jealous one out of the firm, while the loyal foreman gets
the girl.
"A Sioux Lover's Strategy" (Pathe), November 2. — The
main incident in this picture, which shows a girl put to sleep
and buried so that her lover can find and restore her, is
somewhat old, yet the actors, in the guise of Indians have
interpreted it in a sufficiently new way to make it interesting.
Perhaps the main feature is the ending, which shows the
lovers united, while in another place the despised husband is
mourning the loss of his recently acquired squaw.
"Right or Wrong" (Melies), November 2. — This picture is
based upon a question which is as old as civilized warfare
and is no nearer solution now than it was the first time it
was asked. Is a soldier justified in permitting one of the
enemy to escape when he discovers him, as in this instance,
at the bedside of his dying mother? The heart says he is,
but according to the rules of warfare as understood by all
nations, he has not. This soldier pondered long on the mat-
ter after he permitted the escape. He didn't settle it to suit
him after all. This problem gives the film a strength which
it would not otherwise possess. It is a commonplace in
pictures for one soldier to pursue one of the enemy and
ultimately capture him.
"Mexican As It Is Spoken" (Melies), November 2. — This
comedy is interesting because it is somewhat out of the ordi-
nary. Picture to yourselves the predicament of a man who
could not understand Mexican. He approaches a place where
a blast is to be exploded. He doesn't understand and the
two Mexicans tie him with a rope to prevent his being in-
jured. He sends word to his friends he is being murdered
and they hasten to his rescue. Meanwhile the blast has been
exploded and poor Percy is quite sure he is doomed to ex-
tinction. The arrival of his friends affords the Mexicans op-
portunity to explain and Percy discovers that in place of
being murdered he was in reality saved from destruction.
The unexpected situation is what creates the fun.
"One on Reno" (Lubin), November 3. — Every smile and
laugh in this very amusing comedy rises from the situation;
some of its action seems a bit forced, but there is nothing
that is "tacked on"; most of it seems natural and most of it
is clever. It is good-natured, and the fun comes from put-
ting Mr. Brown (Mr. Johnson plays the part), a very simple-
minded, elemental man in a social atmosphere very up-to-
date and sophisticated. Brown is such a bookworm that
Mrs. Brown (Miss Lawrence) is exasperated into taking up
residence in the divorce colony at Heno. Brown follows.
Mrs. Brown hasn't yet been able to get her papers and Brown
is, of course, still her husband. He won't accept the situa-
tion. It is a very acceptable comedy. Some in the gallery
may not appreciate all of it. nor understand every one of its
allusions, but it is a very clever picture. It will be popular
with people who know a thing or two.
"Hi Feathertop at the Fair" (Essanay), November 3. — Hi
is a j;iy farnur character. The player doesn't get the part
over very naturally, although he does many things that such
a man, who had money to spend at a county fair would do.
He certainly made them laugh while winning on the home
stretch in the pie eating contest. It is fairly good.
"The Right John Smith" (Essanay), November 3. — Of
course, there are many John Smiths; most of them are mar-
ried. One of them, a bachelor, left his wallet while calling
on Miss Brown. Miss Brown's maid was told to telephone
to Mr. John and tell him. She called 'em all up and their
wives got the messages. The maid was not a very amusing
characteri;5ation. Some of the things that happened at the
other end of the telephone were very laughable indeed: some
were not very. There are a great many good hearty laughs
in it, though, and it is clearly a success. John Smith, police-
man, and his wife were very funny indeed.
"The Forester's Plea" (Essanay), October 28, — A virile and
interesting idea is presented in this picture, although the
writer of the scenario deserves only the Homeric credit of
knowing a good thing when seen. Mr. Norman Duncan's
story of the Rev. Fairweather and his lumberjack friends,
printed about a year ago in Harper's, is followed very closely
indeed by this picture. That is. not at all in derogation;
one is a story, the other a moving picture. Sometimes pro-
ducers forget that there is any difference in form between
the two and spoil a picture to make it too closely like some
good short story. This is a good picture and worth seemg,
although the virile idea it tried to bring out, and that the
story brought out very clearly, is only suggested faintly.
"Their First Divorce Case" (Biograph), November 2. —
The two Biograph sleuths are employed by an exasperated
woman to collect evidence against her faithless husband. He,
however, is contrite, and makes up with her. The sleuths
have been given his picture, but haven't seen her. Thei'
think she is the co-respondent. Enough has been said. It
is full of laughs, htit is not what one could call very refined.
"A Victim of Circumstances" (Biograph), November 2. —
This comic character farce was laughed at by a part of the
audience, but there is very little that is fresh or interesting
in it. The wife was buying her husband a birthday present.
He saw her shaking hands with a silly-looking jeweler whose
facial expression wasn't even amusing, and got jealous. By
a very mechanical train of circumstances, the husband grows
even more suspicious of this jeweler, until the wife explains.
Then it is all made clear.
"The Inner Mind" (Selig), November 2. — By using hyp-
notism, a weird, uncanny effect is given to an exciting, up-to-
date detective story. The impression that it makes grips the
spectator in a peculiar way, but grips him strongly. It claims
to introduce the methods of "Prof. Locksley, the hypnotist
detective." This is probably only a fiction: it is to be hoped
it is; for, if the detective claims to use suggestion in h>-p-
nosis thus, he is a quack. However, the stor>- is unusual
and remarkably powerful. So out-of-the-ordinary is it that
it stands out from all other pictures of this kind. It is not
instructive, but misleading: much art is. even in such maga-
zines as charge thirty-five cents a copy. The picture, is.
however, a star number without any doubt. It will be talked
about and it will draw.
'The Price of Ambition" (Kalem), November 3. — There
are several strong situations in this film which is based
upon an old theme, but is worked out with skill and sym-
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pathy. The girl, to gratify her ambition, marries a wealthy
man, without love, deserting her lover, a poor, young man.
He becomes a monk and years afterward she meets him.
The old love is rekindled and she intrigues to get him to
follow her. Spies of her husband discover the plot and he
hastens to the scene. He undertakes to kill the monk with
the sword, but his wife flings herself between them and re-
ceives the thrust. She has paid the price of ambition. While
there is scarcely anything new in the picture, the scenes
are laid around an old Spanish mission, which affords a
picturesque background and setting. The acting is in
harmony with the subject.
"His First Long Trousers" (Selig), November 3. — In this
picture the Selig company has reproduced one of the stories
concerning the cutting ofif of a pair of trousers by succes-
sive members of the family until they become little more than
swimming trunks. The boy is very much surprised to dis-
cover that his first pair of long trousers has been ruined
through the kindness of his friends. Most men in middle
life will recall the story they heard when boys, when this
series of excellent illustrations is thrown on the screen.
"Seeing Indianapolis" (Selig), November 3. — A series of
excellent pictures of Indianapolis, one of the most attractive
cities of the Middle West. To those who know the city this
picture will bring a feeling of pleasure because it reproduces
familiar scenes very accurately. Others may rest assured
that they are looking upon faithful pictures of the city.
It was the home of this reviewer for some time and he de-
sires to commend the photographer for its accuracy.
"Bill Bumper's Bargain" (Essanay), November 3. — In this
picture the producer has introduced a reminiscence of Faust.
Bill makes a similar bargain, only it is but twelve hours
before the Devil calls for the redemption of the agreement.
Bill has a good time for the twelve hours and he no doubt
thoroughly enjoys such pleasures as are thrust at him. But
when the twelve hours are over he is taken to the infernal
regions, where he renders full payment for his dozen hours
of enjoyment. The picture is a good burlesque and very
commendable.
"The Girl and the Motor Boat" (Edison), November 3. —
The e.xciting motor boat race in this picture is the principal
feature, though the love story which tells what induced the
girl to appear and drive the winning boat to victory is in-
teresting. The idea is not new, but the plan upon which it is
worked out is new and the audience watches the race with
more than ordinary manifestations of approval. Indeed,
there was loud applause jn one theater. The rich rival
sough: to defeat the :• oung man by fair means or foul, but
he failed to consid'.T the girl at all and she enters the con-
test in time to win, and at the same time demonstrate her
loyally to the man she loves.
"The Outlaw Deputy" (Essanay), November 4. — This is
one of the most interesting "Western" pictures that the
Essanay people have produced in some time. Buck, the
outlaw, who had served his time, undertook to bring Kelly
in. Kelly was also an outlaw and was "wanted." He and
Mrs. Kelly lived in a tent up on the hills. He got Kelly
all right, but Mrs. Kelly very nearly got him. He forced
her at length to obey him, at the point of his revolver, which
he carefully kept pointed at Kelly's heart. In this way he
forced Mrs. Kelly to bring out all the firearms and then to
hammer them with a hatchet so that she couldn't fire them
when his back was turned. He sent her the reward he won.
It was enough to keep her till her husband got out. Mr.
Anderson's Buck is very interesting. Miss Fields plays
Mrs. Kelly.
"Love and Hatred" (Edison), November 4. — Roy Nor-
ton's "The Greater Hate," furnished the scenario for this
picture. It would have been better if it had furnished only
the situation. It seems that more than half of the film was
used up in stating the situation. Much of this preliminary
work was of use in the story as giving what is called "local
crilor." The incident of the teacher's birthday presents was
useful chiefly for that purpose, but added very little to the
developinen* of the action. It sometimes takes pages to
give local color to a story; a picture is full of it the instant
it is tl'.rown on the screen. Consequently, it is a waste of
time for a picture producer co linger on such scenes. He
should grasp only the kernel of the story, its central situ-
ation and picture that in action, if he wants to be powerful.
None of the players gave any special signficance to these
early scenes. Later, when the woman's true lover and her
faithful husband meet, there is a dramatic and powerfully-
acted scene. The heroine looked pretty, but the picture was
not a very fortunate choice as a vehicle for her expression.
She has done better work in lomantic comedies.
"The Coward" (Pathe), November 4. — The best scenes in
this picture are not the dramatic scenes, although they are
well-acted and good, but the skillfully-managed battle scenes.
These are very suggestively pictured and thrilling. The
pictuie's chief purp<;se, though, was to show the pain and
horror of the old, armless hero of the Mexican war, when
he was told that his younger son was a coward. He was
about to commit suicid«.*, v hich showed that the son, after
all, caine l^onestly by iiis timidity, caused by flightiness of
temperament. l"or the story's convenience, the home of the
old man i.uc' his family was within a short distance of the
field and when the enemy attacks again, the timid boy has a
chance to throw himself into the midst of the fray. He
stems a retreat, loads a charge and dies as the day is won.
It is a satisfying -.vt-r picture.
"Aunt Jane's Legacy" (Lubin). November 6. — A clever and
v/cll-maiiaged comedy-satire. The fun came from the very
earnest efforts of two brothers to be pleasant to dear Aunt
Jane, who could leave a legacy. They also worked hard to
cutdi) each other in making love to Aunt Jane's niece, who
might or might not have been their relative. .-Kunty brought
the trouble on herself. She didn't like her niece's accepted
beau. She informed him that he would never get her money and
then she in\it'.".l a nephew. She didn't say which and both
came. Their rivalry made a good many laughs in the audi-
ence. When it came to open war. Aunty had to call on the
third young man, who ejected the rivals. After that .A.unt
Jane saw him in a different light. It's a pleasant, lively
comedy.
"The Coquette" (Selig), November 6. — A tragic story of
the rocky Californian seashore. The scenario is rather senti-
mental, but the players' intelligent acting did much to re-
deem it. The coquette was a young girl, the only survivor
of a wreck, and was rescued by Hugh, the sweetheart of a
lame but pretty girl of the village. This girl with others is
kind to the shipwrecked girl and provides her with a pretty
new dress. When she has recovered, she plays the coquette
and engages herself to Hugh and to the brother of his former
sweetheart. This brings about a very dramatic quarrel be-
tween these two. The picture has a happy ending. It is
not a great picture, but it is pretty in both settings and act-
ing and is pleasing.
"Her Cowboy Lover" (Vitagraph), November 6. — .\ very
pretty romantic comedy in a prairie setting in which Miss
Story pictures a young woman in love with one man and
engaged to another. It is of no consequence that the man
she loves is a cowboy, save that he takes a Westerner's
ready, simple way out of the difficulty. The young woman
was not insensible to obligations both ways and her struggle
has been pictured very dramatically and with insight. It
required artistic qualities of a high order to bring so much
to the surface in such a situation. What is more. Miss Story
has probably never had a part in which she was more charm-
ing, not even in that thoroughgoing romance. "Tony the
Greaser." The whole cast does such fine work and the pho-
tographs and all the settings are so praiseworthy that the
picture is made a desirable film.
"The 'Vagabond" (Gaumont). November 7. — .A. slight but
dramatic study of the heart of a vagrant outcast who was
tempted to steal, but returned the purse. There are but three
actors in the cast; only two show the situation. One of these
is, of course, the ragged vagrant; the other is a motherly
peasant woman. Her picture is made particularly strong by
the very competent Gaumont leading woman. It makes a
good film.
"A Trip on a Dirigible Balloon" (Gaumont), November 7.
— These Gaumont scenic pictures by reason of excellence
are being looked forward to by photoplay spectators. This
one. like several recent pictures by this company, is indeed
a treat. Take, for instance, the views of the Chateau of
Pierrefonds as seen from the balloon which encircles it. No
traveler can get such views ordinarily. We see the interest-
ing castle and palace from all sides and the village cuddling
up around it. It is a privilege to be a picture reviewer and
see all the pictures of this kind or qua!itj%
"He Fought for the U. S. A." (Essanay), November 7.—
A wartime melodrama in which the son of the Southern
family surprised his father, sweetheart and friends b}' re-
fusing to fight for the Confederacy when Sumter was fired
upon. The situation that was finall}' pictured dramatically
was slow in getting started. The relationship of the char-
acters was not clear at first nor was the business of the
early scenes significant enough to be interesting. Later,
this Northern sympathizer, now a 'L^nion officer, helps to
save his own brother, a C. S. A. officer who is wounded
and in hiding in the old homestead. There is the usual "after
the war" reconciliations. There is little in the picture of
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types, srttiiiK'i. acting' ur Iri-Nlily pictured humanity that is
likely til he Very jmpiilar.
"A Modern Cinderella" ( Kdi-ion), N'<»vcinbcr 7— There is
much m the scttitin* and haik^rnund of this sprijfhtl^' and
very amusinK comedy that reminds one of a recent Ldison
ricture, "An Island Comedy." This is also a Thousand
sland picture, it is livelier than the other. Mary luller
plays the part of a yonnK Kir! who, thinkinK herself alone,
went in wading and was surprised by a man. She denies
that the shoe and stocking that he picked up are hers. She
also refuses to have him presented to her. Later, she see*
a chance to steal back the shoe and stocking when the man
(Darwin Kerr) is absent from his tent on the shore. She
is caugiit. She had said that they were not hers So, in
taking them, she must be stealing and is therefore compelled
to own up. It is pictured and acted in a way rich in pleasing
conu'dy and is sure to please. It is a praiseworthy picture.
"Western Hearts" (Selig), November 7. — One reason why
this picture, more or loss formal Western that it is, keeps its
interest is that is awake to a picture's real business from the
Stan. It pictures a dramatic situation in action; doesn't
waste our time and patience by making us watch a baker's
dozen of scenes that are not understood and whose whole
object is local color. The picture has another advantage in
the >;lorious scenes among which it is set. In one or two
scenes the background is used meaninglessly for its own sa-ke
and this is a weakness. .\lso one sensational incident, the
boarding of a moving freight car from horseback, is not clear
as to its significance and confuses the story, until in aston-
ishment we realize that it was the sheriff on his way to get
a doctor for the sick wife of a man who, in great straights
for money, had that day snatched a wallet from the very doc-
tor that the sheriff was about to bring. It's a good picure.
"A Message from Beyond" (Vitagraph). November 4. —
The tiile ot this picture suggests a storj' founded on some
psychic phenomenon like telepathy, or some spiritualistic
communication from the dead. In one sense, it does picture
the communication as coming from the dead mother to re-
unite the obdurate father and the weak and erring son; but
that interpretation is not forced upon us; what happens
seems also like coincidence. The picture is very wisely con-
ducted and powerful. The producer knew jiist how far he
could go and carry his audience with him. and stopped at
the right line. Ghosts never really "get over" as ghosts. The
painting of the mother on the wall is shown as taking on an
uncanny reality, but it is still a painting; the expression
doesn't change (a weak producer would have made it do so),
nor does it move. The rose falls by accident from the va?e
beneath it to the boy's feet. It was a rose from the mother's
bush. The father that morning had placed it there, an anni-
versary offering. When the father, hearing a noise, comes
into the darkened room, it is the rose in the boy's hand that
softens him. In this picture Miss Julia Swayne has given us
one of her finest and most beautiful portrayals. It is a fine
success. The lad also succeeds in being boyish all through
and his part is made unusually convincing. This picture is
one of the Vitagraph life portrayals and it is worth while very
truly.
"Uncle's Money" (C. G. P. C). November 7. — .\ clever
farce with a fresh idea that could be utilized to make many
other farces quite different. Between the rich uncle and his
nephew's family there is not much difference in their atti-
tude toward each other. The nephew, thinking the uncle
rich, mvites him to live with his family. The uncle refuses.
Uncle thinks he has been ruined and recalls the refusal, fool-
ing his nephew by a promise to make him his heir. Later, he
learns that his money is safe and sets a trap into which
nephew falls. He kicks him out of the house, only to learn
that his uncle was really rich. It has a number of good
laughs.
"The Gossip" (Vitagraph). November 3. — Miss ?"inch wins
the honors in this amusinrr satire by a very good portrait of
the chief gossip of the village. This time the gossip most
certainly put her foot in it. The matron to whom she tried to
tell an especially unpleasant but fresh bit of news gave her a
very chilly hearing. She was glad enough to be able to get even
and with the absent-minded help of Mr. Bunny, one of the
village dominies, she gets the whole village, including the
husband of the matron in question, very much worked up.
She gets into trouble first and then into the ducking pond.
Miss Finch's interpretation of the walk home is one of the
best things seen in some time. It is a very clever picture.
"An Episode Under Henry HI" (C. G. P. C). November
4- — A very well colored and romantic picture, much along the
lines of that Edison picture. "The Three Musketeers." re-
cently released. It is an interesting, dramatic, tragic stor>-,
well acted and graceful. It is likely to please.
Independent.
"Saints and Smner»" ■ mber 0 — A very inter-
esting picture; it is a melodrama 01 summer hotel life and,
if taken as a whole, it is not a life portrayal, it has several
very human and interesting portraits of modern characters.
It takes a half-dozen types such as one might find in a
summer hotel piazza (the saint, sinner, frivilous wife, sporty
character, hotel keeper) and then very cleverly gets up a
scandal about them which gives a very well utilized chance
of showing just what part each of these characters takes in
it. It shows — and the impression it creates is very clear and
deep — how out of focus the world's view is likely to be in
such cases. It's a picture that sophisticated people will
greatly enjoy. It is moral and very commendable as deeply
interesting and full of truth.
"A True Westerner" (Nestor), November H—A "Western"
along the formal linei, it jiictures a young tenderfoot who
fell into the hands of a cneating gambler. Losing all his
money, he helped himself to two hundred dollars out of a
fund that he and his older brother were saving to buy a
home for their old mother, then in an attempt to win it back
he risked and lost the whole. The true Westerner is his
uncle. This man saw the gambler cheat and took the money
away from him. A little later he found his nephew about
to rob his safe. He watchod from behind a piece of furni-
ture. The boy resisted the temptation. Then the uncle came
out, shook his hand and returned the money taken from the
gambler. The uncle is a very well acted and interesting
character, although the whole picture is well played. It is
an interesting story.
"The Missing Heir" (Thanhouser), November 7. — The
nephew was to inherit in case the missing heir, a grandson,
was not found before a fixed date. We are shown the miss-
ing heir as a homeless waif found by an Italian on the slum
streets of New York and taken to his lodgings. This Italian
sees the advertisement and coming to the lawyer's office to
tell him of the heir, meets the nephew, who pays him to keep
the child hidden. The little prisoner arouses the sympathy
of the news girl who lives on the same landing. She over-
hears the plot to do away with the child and brings help so
that he is not only saved in a sensational way, but the
nephew and the Italian are brought to justice. The picture
is perhaps a bit too sensational, as presented, to get the most
effect out of the pathetic situation. Excitement was desired
and sentiment was sacrificed. It thrills more for the mo-
ment, but is less likely to be remembered as a human picture.
The Thanhouser Kid plays the little heir and the whole pic-
ture is competently handled. It will probably be applauded
and enjoyed.
"The Last of the Mohicans" (Thanhouser), November 10.-^
Coopers famous novel is extremely well pictured on this
film. The settings and backgrounds are on the actual scene
of the story, near Lake George. The costumes were care-
fully chosen, and the players plainly took much pleasure in
interpreting the different parts, .^s a consequence, we have
our old friends, "Hawkeye." with the Mohicans, father and
son; the crafty Huron. "Le Gros Serpent"; the two daugh-
ters of the colonel, and the brave major, all on the screen and
just as real as life. It puts us back in the glorious time when
we first read Cooper's gripping tales. How can such a film
help being popular? It is very worthy and one can safely
predict a fine success for it.
"Folks of Old Virginia" (Champion), November 6. — .\ war-
time picture for North and South, dignified, thrilling, pretty,
and very dramatic. Perhaps it doesn't ring quite true to life
and human hearts, as it is pictured. War is too serious a
business for such misunderstandings to come as needlessly
as here shown; yet the sentiment is reasonable, which is the
chief thing. The hero wanted to go with the first enlistment,
but his mother needed him. The girl knew this, yet she
returned his rings and called him a coward. There is camera
consciousness in some of its prettiest scenes; but, on the
whole, it is a distinct advance over this company's work of
six months ago. One might remark that all its recent pic-
tures are better than formerly.
"The Moonshiner's Trail" (Champion). November 8. — A
broken jug of moonshine sprinkled its contents along the
road and its bouquet made the trail plain. The revenue offi-
cer followed it home to the moonshiner's cabin. He then
craftily manages to capture two of the band, but doesn't
guard himself against the moonshiner's daughter, who fells
him with a club of wood. Later she repents and takes a
message from him to the sheriff, who come? with a posse,
releases the prisoner and captures the moonshiners. The
ending is a love scene, of course There is very little that is
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new or freshly interesting in the picture; it is the same old
story and is not convincing. But, to the uncritical who
haven't seen to many of this kind, it will be exciting. The
types are good, although the heroine wasn't well cast in this
part, which demanded a girlish character.
"The Three Shell Game" (American), November 6.— The
homesteader was weak and foolish; he gambled his fortune
away to a three shell man. The tramp whom the home-
steader had helped, played bandit, got the money back from
the cheating gambler and married the daughter of the family.
The picture is not so good as other "Americans" have been.
There is nothing very fresh in it save the characters. It is
interesting, however.
"The Mexican" (American), November 9. — The Mexican
adopted a baby that he found and she grew up to young
womanhood as his daughter. In later years some ugly punch-
ers first insult the girl and attack the old man in his hut, but
are driven off by some friendly rangers. There is nothing
very fresh in the situation. One of the American cowboys
falls in love with the girl, but her father has been treated so
unjustly that he incites the other Mexicans of the neighbor-
hood to make a raid on the American ranch. Some are killed,
the others are beaten off, and the old man is captured. The
puncher who had been ugliest in his treatment of the Mexican
and his daughter takes the others with him to the hut, cap-
tures the girl, and brings her to the tree where the old man
is about to be hanged, intending to hang both together. The
Mexican reveals who the girl is. The ugly cowboy seems
much concerned and departs without hanging either. The
lovers are united. The picture doesn't deserve any special
notice among recent "Flying A" pictures.
"Marriage" (Reliance), November 8. — A story of a young
society doctor and his wife. A doctor's time is never his own.
Calls, more or less urgent, are bound to come, interrupting
his moments of leisure and relaxation. He is called away
from the most formal dinners. What is more, he is compelled
to run the risk of bringing home contagious diseases to his
home. The danger of this the doctor knows how to make
the very least, but it happens sometimes. What is more, the
average doctor's family expenses are usually more than his
income, for his profession compels him to live a social life.
A doctor needs a wise and womanly wife. It is clearly
shown in this picture. Under the stress of these hard and
trying conditions, this young wife of the picture lost her love
for the doctor and left him, but soon she realized and re-
turned to be his helpmeet to the end. It is well acted, well
photographed and very interesting.
"The Track Walker" (Reliance), November 11. — A very
melodramatic railroad story of the kind dear to the gallery's
heart. It is built on the well-used formula and has many
sensational incidents; some of these are even freaky. Even
a sketchy outline will show its quality. The track walker has
a pretty wife, and the villain has taken a fancy to her; he is
her husband's friend. She repulses the villain. On her way
to visit the city, she waves to her husband as the train passes.
On the day she is expected back the villain gets drunk with
other rough characters and determines to wreck the train.
The gang captures the track walker, who is also switchman,
binds him, carries him back into the fields and, with his keys,
opens the switch to ditch the train. One has thrown away a
cigarette. The track walker rubs the bandage off his face,
rolls over to the cigarette, gets it in his mouth and with it
burns through his bonds. He is free, but cannot close the
switch, for his key is gone. He has no red flag nor red hand-
kerchief nor red shirt, so gashes his arm and makes of his
white shirt a bloody flag, then falls fainting across the track.
The villain comes to himself, runs to the switch, but he has
lost the key, so he uses the bloody shirt to stop the train.
Then we have the emotional pretty picture for a closing scene.
Walthall is the railroader; Grcenlief is the villain, and Miss
Ruth Robinson is the young wife, so it is a very well acted
picture within the limitations of such. The photographs are
heavy and not always clear.
"He Didn't Like the Tune" (Yankee), November 10.— Not
speaking of violins, a fiddle is apt to be an instrument of tor-
ture to everyone in the house. Poor Mr. LeMoin's wife was
a fiddler. It drove him distracted and he smashed the fiddle;
so his wife and her brother, also musical, put up a job on him.
The brother put on a false beard and the two went away
together, she leaving a note saying that she had eloped.
Hubby had a long chase through much interesting scenery,
including the Palisades of the Hudson as seen from a motor
boat. They do him up so brown that he makes wifie a prom-
ise never to interfere again with her music.
"A Coward's Regeneration" (Yankee), November 6. — The
Yankee photographer at his best comes as near as possible per-
haps to giving to the natural colors their right value in untinted
films. Some of the scenes in this picture are beautiful; one,
for instance, showing a police sergeant at his desk, is a mas-
terpiece of portraiture. Some of its out-of-door scenes are
foggy, as though a print had become light-struck. The story
is a melodrama fairly well designed in a loose way and well
acted, but it is not intended for very critical spectators. The
average spectator, however, will probably like it very much
because of its lively action. The hero is called a "coward,"
but he never showed any cowardice and turns out in the
end a very brave man, winning the pretty heroine for his
wife.
"Little Willie Challenges Jim Jackson" (Eclair), Novem-
ber 6. — Jim Jackson in this picture is the present world's
champion black prizefighter; little Willie, perhaps five years
of age, dreams that he challenges him and then goes into^
hard training as a "white hope." There is much fun in it,
but nothing more amusing than is the big African umbrella
held over Jackson's head by a page.
"Life at the Bottom of the Sea" (Eclair), November 6.—
Many strange fish and queer creatures live in the sea. This
picture of these interesting beings from a very good aquar-
ium, is well worth while. It is instructive and novel.
"Dolly's Doll" (Ambrosio). November 8. — The woman
deserted her little girl and husband to run away with an-
other man. He ill-treated her and was killed in a brawl.
She comes back weeping to sit on the doorstep of her old
home. The child's doll falls from the upper story and the
child, coming down for it, finds her mother. She brings
about a reconciliation between her mother and father. The
acting of the Ambrosio stock company is well known; this
picture is nothing special.
"Tweedledum's Motor Car" (Ambrosio), November 8. —
A rough-and-tumble farce. There have been so many of
them that this doesn't need special comment, save to say
that Tweedledum was chased by the police because there
was no license number on his car. He had it on the seat of
his trousers.
"An Interrupted Elopement" (Solax), November 8. — It was
so naturally acted and its incidents are so unlikely that it
has something of the quality of a mincepie dream. There is
nothing in it that, taken by itself, is very funny, but, as a
whole, it is amusing. It is acceptable as entertainment, but
is not likely to be talked about very long.
"The Effects of a Rocket" (Itala), November 11.— A man
with a burning rocket tied to him led the chase in this film
and broke the crockery. It's nothing more than usual.
"A Victim of Competition" (Itala), November 11. — The
victim was a Chinaman in Italy. He had a dozen bundles;
different porters each got one of these and walked off with
it. He was a victim of competition in many different ways.
It's a plate-smashing, run-and-knock-down farce. There is
a very amusing idea under it, however.
"Mobilization of the American Fleet on the Hudson"
(Powers), November 7. — The Powers Company has caught
some very interesting moving views of the U. S. ships in
the great flotilla that was just reviewed by President Taft.
It contains some very interesting views of the Utah taken
in the Brooklyn navy yard, and some dandy New York har-
bor views taken from the big ship as she slowly steamcV up
the Hudson "past the other ships of war to take her place in
the line. It shows near views of many of the ships, sub-
marines, etc. Most of the photographs are splendid and the
film is one of the most interesting local pictures possible
just at present.
"For the Tribe" (Powers), November 11. — The best thing
in this picture is the galloping of horses. The central theme
of the picture is fresh, but it is not made very effective and
doesn't convince at all. Some of the story is not quite clear,
but the main theme is this: An Indian lad is adopted by
white people, grows up with them and is engaged to marry
a white girl. An ugly cowpuncher, twenty years after the
boy was sold, kills one of the tribe, and the chief, the young
man's old father, recalls him to lead them on the war path.
He leaves his sweetheart and at the council fire of the tribe
tears off his collar and white shirt. Just what his influence
with the tribe accomplished isn't clear, nor is it clear
what the sheriflf effected when he came to the tepee with a
posse. In the end the young chief dreams of the w-hite girl
and returns to her.
"A Race for a Bride" (Bison). November 7. — In an exciting
finish of a long, hard race Tim wins a bride. The race is
speedy and "Snowball," the horse he rides, doesn't lie down
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on his job of bringing Tim in. The girl's prumising to marry
hmi if he wins is not new in pictures, but th;it is nut ui grcui
mumcnt, for the race is the picture's feature. And it, and
the villain's attempt to win by fuul means, which was foiled
by the other buys, who demanded fair play, make a picture
with "go." The photographs are not good. One can ha-dly
see the faces except when hats arc off and the players very
close to the camera. It is a picture that will e.xcite the
gallery.
"Woman's Broken Promise" (Bison), November lo. —
Wenoiia ^ave Lone Wolf a promise that at the end of the
school term, four years, she would marry him. While Lone
Wolf lb away at school. Big Bear woos W'enona and Lone
W'oif is forgotten. He finds them wed and gone from the
village. He might have taken vengeance, but didn't and
becomes a lone wanderer. The player who takes W'cnona's
part looks not unlike an Indian, but most certainly two or
three other girls who take squaw parts do not look like
Indians, although one of them shows herself a competent
actress. One looks more like Beatrice Conci than like a
squaw. The picture is interesting, well acted and acceptable,
but it isn't photographed very well.
"Bill Is Taken for a Ghost" (Lux), November lo.— It hap-
pened in Spook Grange. Bill had been in swimming in the
stream near by, and took a walk wrapped in a sheet. He
scared some tourists. There is a comic chase in the picture,
but nothing of special interest or beauty.
"The Diversions of a Nursemaid" (Lux), November lo. —
The nursemaid left her charge, a little girl, and a nurseman
left his charge, a senile old man. and the two, at an expensive
restaurant, got drunk on champagne. It is only so so.
"Waiting at the Church" (Imp), November 6. — A brisk and
amusing comedy, full of laughs. It pictures a bridegroom's
difficulties on his way to his wedding and shows why he was
late in getting to the church; but it is, nevertheless, quite
fresh and out of the ordinary run. The scenario has a good
comedy situation which is well managed . The acting also is
good. Jim was to be married at two o'clock. In the office
he was on pins and needles, for the boss didn't come in
till quarter to two and he couldn't get away till then. It is
already past the hour when we sec him rushing out of his
boarding house in his new clothes. It happened that the
wife of his boss had sent her nursegirl with the baby to the
store. Jim, in his hurry, meets them at a sharp corner. All
three go down together; it looks realistic, but the baby is
well taken care of. The girl is knocked unconscious. The
ambulance comes and, before Jim knows it, it has gone away
with the nurse and he is standing there with the baby in his
arms. No one will help him get rid of it. not even the cop.
It looks as though he'll have to take it to the church with
him. Nfeanwhile his boss has been called up and with his
wife is out seeking for the baby. The cop directs them to
the church. Jim, in despair, has left the kid in a cab. and,
after pacifying the bride, has been married. The wedding
party is leaving the church when the cabbie runs up and
puts the kid back in his arms. It was a great inconvenience
before; now it's a nuisance. The kid's father and mother
arrive and save the situation. It's a good, desirable comedy.
"The Wife's Awakening" (Imp), November 9. — While the
picture does not give a closely knit, single-situation drama,
it does give a story very dramatic and clearly articulated,
one that rises on an even slope, becomes inore and more in-
teresting, to a very effective and emotional climax. Human
hearts can hardly know life except by experience. Like
the inventor's wife in this picture, we are often asleep and
don't see our own true good until something, often some
little thing, wakes us. and then, like her. we see. Her hus-
band had been blinded by an electric flash while working on
an invention. He couldn't go around with her to dances and
good times as formerly, and she was led into temptation.
She was about to leave him for another man. Packing up
her things, she came on the dress of her baby who had died
and this brought her to herself. It sounds slight, but it is
not so in the picture, which is very affecting. The film's
weak point is that on her coming back she finds her blind
husband about to commit suicide. These suicides and at-
tempted suicides are not fair. They criticize life unjustly,
give it a stab in the back. There is more to life than ma-
terial happiness. It wouldn't have weakened this picture
one whit, if the man had recognized that. Besides, these
suicides are quite conventional; they've been used and there-
fore they are used again. Spectators don't hanker for them.
They are the easiest way out.
A Leavenworth, Kan., paper has had the baseness to hint
that the moving picture people are back of that war between
Italy and Turkey. Oh. cruel thought!
THE RANDOM SHOTS OF A PICTURE FAN.
There are too many comic tragedies. The comic element
in them always comes toward the end when, according to
the best intent iuus of the film maker, the audience ought to
get ready for its tear-wipers. I saw one like that the other
day, a I'athe, "acted and made in this country." It was the
sixty-ninth version of the "lost memory plot" that I had
seen since the I'athe classic "The Hunter's Grief" had won
its great success. Well, in this particular reel an old man
had been left on a solitary island and when he was, in due
course of events, rescued, his memory was gone. He only
had about 150 feet of film to recover it in and his struggle
to be true to probabilities and at the same time keep withm
the film limit were pathetic to the degree of painfulness. The
necessities of the film limit won and the result was funny.
Even the sailors had to laugh and when everybody was be-
ginning to shake hands the au<lience appreciated the involun-
tary humor of the thing and there was a ripple of genuine
merriment. Can't we have a closed season for the "Lost
Memory Thing" say- for about six months?
A Lubin film, "Two Tars Ashore," showed us two animals,
that seem to occur very often and without any apparent ne-
cessity— a little pig and a domestic fowl, I am not sure
whether it was a duck or a goose. The same two animals
did duty, if memory will serve, in that splendid old fashioned
Lubin comedy, "The Wrong Valise," and in some others
that I could name. Unless intended as symbols I do not
think the constant appearance of certain animals in certain
makes of film is very pleasing to an audience. To get back
to the film in question, its comedy bubbled over with re-
finement; the fight in front of the frankfurter stand and the
dosing of the young pig with milk in front of the bar being
notable instances of it. The Lubin people have shown that
they are well capable of turning out splendid original comedy,
clean and boisterous, just the kind that an exhibitor loves
to get and a fan likes to see. I will only mention their re-
cent success, "Love's Victory." Why. then, they will de-
scend to such a level as "The Two Tars .\5h0re" is more
than the poor fan can understand in a hurry.
Said a well traveled friend of the fan the other day, apropos
of the fine Vitagraph picture, "Regeneration": "Do you know,
that this picture was hard to make by an American company.
The idea is to show the birth of a new soul in a tainted and
tarnished woman. Of course the taint and tarnish had to be
shown plainly and effectively. Well, it would have been
easy for a French or an Italian company to show that
and run no danger of offending the moral sense and the pro-
priety of the audience. Paris or Vienna could have gone
to the limit on that with no possibility of disgusting even
the women in the audience. Usage, you know, often makes
morality. An American maker had to use the utmost art
and diplomacy to keep the story strong and wholesome at
the same time. The Vitagraph people displayed fine tact
and lost not a bit of the force. .\1I the outward and visible
signs of wickedness allowed to the bad woman of the
.American stage is the traditional cigarette, a jaunty looking
hat. an unconventional sitting attitude on a table and an
occasional drink of whiskey. The rest of the colors for
painting a wicked woman had to be supplied by the artist and
the task was well done. It was one of the pictures that
draw the heart and eye toward the people on the screen."
I heard some fans say some time ago, it may be quite a
long time ago. that the bad film of the older companies
would never again show those horrible long streaks of
sprocket impressions, but I guess my friends must have been
mistaken. A friend living on the east side invited me to a
theater on Second .Avenue and I saw more dents of sprockets
on films than I ever did before in my life in one evening.
They came down the face of the weeping heroine, cut across
the galloping cowboys and completely spoiled one climax
in a drama.
Never again will I go to a theater, knowing that fellow
citizens of African descent form part of the audience. Not
that I have the slightest prejudice against them as such,
on the contrary; I don't attach very much importance to
the color of a man's skin, but so many of the colored people
are like children and insist on laughing at the pictures, no
matter how tragic they may be. That is not the worst of
it, either. They have such a hearty, rollicking, infectious
laugh, that they carry the audience with them. I found my-
self shaking with laughter at a tragic climax, because of the
comments and giggling and gurgling sounds that came from
two colored men. No matter how disgusted I felt, both at
them and at myself. I simply had to laugh, and the more I
sought to check myself the worse it got. I left the theater
thoroughly ashamed of myself and determined not to be mad
again at what may seem foolish laughter, for I know now
it is at times entirelv involuntary. P. F.
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"BREAKING THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT" (Imp).
"Breaking the Seventh Commandment" is a story replete
with pathos, depicting life among the unfortunate. An aged
mechanic is discharged to make room for a younger and
more active man. He has been rather improvident and the
loss of his weekly wage works a hardship on his family,
consisting of his wife and little girl. The daughter has only
one comfort in life — a beautiful dog — and she derives much
pleasure in playing with the canine, which is an intelligent
animal. The employer, who brought about the dismissal of
the old man, also has a daughter. She sees the dog of the
poor little girl and coyets it. Accustomed to humoring her
every whim the wealthy contractor seeks to buy the dog,
but the girl will not part with it, although a generous sum
is offered. The girl falls ill and the father has no money
to purchase delicacies or medical attention. He conceives
the idea of selling the dog and does so, taking him to the
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residence of his former employer and obtaining money.
Hastening home with his arms full of the necessaries of
life he finds his daughter very ill. She awakens and asks
for her dog. She will not be comforted. The physician
tries to give her medicine, but she is inconsolable on account
of the absence of the dog — her only playmate. The father
is in despair. His conscience smites him and he becomes
desperate. Returning to the grounds of the contractor he
steals the dog and takes it home. The child is cheered, be-
comes better immediately and the father is temporarily
happy. His joy is shortlived, for the owner of the dog en-
ters the room, accompanied by an officer. The contractor
threatens arrest and then notices the dog on the bed of
the sick child, clasped in her arms. It all dawns on him,
and the theft is forgotten. The dog is rightfully restored to
the child and the old man is again taken on as an employee.
"THE MAN IN THE TAXI" (Lubin).
Certainly the path of love could not possibly be rougher
or more tangled than it was in the case of John Mason and
Betty Brown, who are the principal characters in a Lubin
comedy-drama, which will soon be released, entitled "The
Man in the Taxi." Betty's father objected to Cupid's plans
for the pair, so they decided there was nothing left to do
but to elope. When John's father heard of this he announced
that John would have to choose between Betty and himself.
Of course John chose Betty and found himself disinherited.
He arranged to have his friend. Bob, meet him in front of
the hotel at 11:30 at night. Arriving early, John settled him-
self comfortably in his taxicab to wait for Bob. Bob
lounged in the hotel lobby, waiting for John. A woman
and her husband entered and the woman stopped at the desk
to deposit her jewels when a strange man grabbed them
and dashed out of the hotel. Seeing the open taxicab there
he jumped into it and compelled the chauffeur to drive swiftly
away. He noticed that he was being pursued by men in an-
other taxi. He saw that his only chance was to cast sus-
There'are seventy moving picture establishments in Barce-
lona, Spain.
Scene from "The Man in the Taxi" (Lubin).
picion on the man whom he had found sleeping in the taxi —
namely, John. He emptied most of the jewels into his own
pocket and then put the bag into John's pocket. Then he
drew a calling card from John's pocket and put it in his own.
Having done this, he leaped from the flying taxi, but fell
and was rendered unconscious. He was taken to a hospital,
where he was entered as John Mason, his identity being
judged from the card in his pocket.
Meanwhile John had been captured and taken to the station
house. He refused to give his name, but the jewel bag in
his pocket pointed to him as the thief.
Betty, after failing to meet John, went back to the house,
where she found she had locked herself out. She spent the
night tearfully on the porch. When the morning papers
came she was astounded at the headlines, which stated that
a John Mason had made a daring attempt at robbery and
that another John Mason had been badly hurt in an accident.
She called Bob on the 'phone and together they went to the
hospital, where they learned that the supposed John Mason
had died. Bob recognized the body as that of the thief of
the previous night. The jewels were found under his pillow.
Taking them, Betty and Bob hurried to police headquarters.
Then everything was explained. John's father, shocked at
the report of his son's death, was in a repentant mood. Both
the fathers, after the exciting incidents of the night, were
ready to surrender to Cupid. It is a story of extraordinary
plot and action well knit together.
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^ To the Users of ^
Excello Flamins; Arc Lamps
You must use "Excello*' Carbons if you want good results
from Excello Lamps.
Any statement to the contrary is false, because good work-
ing of these lamps is only guaranteed by the manufacturers,
Messrs. Koerting & Mathiesen, Leipsig, when "Excello*'
carbons are used.
The manufacturer ought to know what carbon his lamp
requires, and as the "Excello" Carbon has been specially de-
signed by them for use in their lamp, it stands to reason that it
is "the" carbon for that type of lamp.
The Excello Arc Lamp Company of this city say in their
catalogue, on page 7:
" Elxcello Carbons are superior in quality of material, evenness of texture,
precision in shape and dimensions, and freedom from blisters to any carbon
yet produced. These are the qualities that have made them famous in every
country where framing arc lemips are used. They are suitable for any type of
flaming arc lamp. Each carbon bears the name 'EXCELLO' branded on its side."
In view of this statement it will be hard for anyone to make
the consumer believe any other brand is as good as the "Excello."
See that every carbon which you buy bears the name " EXCELLO "
and that each package is labeled with the trade mark.
Sold by All Electrical Supply Dealers.
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Miss Eva Prout.
"LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD."
This Famous Children's Story DeUghtfully Produced By
Essanay Player.
"Little Red Riding Hood," the Wolf, Grandmother, the
two woodsmen and all the delightful characters of this child's
fairy story make up an excellent six hundred foot picture
soon to be released by the Essanay Company. It is a play
which will please the chil-
dren, particularly, and will
prove really interesting to
adults.
There never was a more
sprightly, more happily cast
"Red Riding Hood." Miss
Eva Prout, who plays the
part, has been seen in other
Essanay productions^ and
her charm, her excellent-
work, has been praised by
all critics who have seen
her. "The Wolf," wi^o has
to be human enough to
talk, is a very good sort
of a villain, while "Grand-
mother" is just the right
kind of a grandmother.
The scenes have been ex-
cellently chosen.
Is it necessary to tell the
story of "Red Riding
Hood?" Here, at least, is
a brief synopsis. Little
Red Riding Hood is given
a basket of good things to
eat to take to Grandma,
who lives on the other side
of the big woods. Trip-
ping happily along the path through the woods, she passes
the wood-cutters, who nod her a pleasant good-day, and tell
her to watch out for bears and wolves which may be prowl-
ing about. She has gone very little further, and is loitering
along, picking flowers, when suddenly a great, shaggy wolf
emerges from the underbrush. At first she is frightened,
but the wolf speaks kindly to her and tells her not to fear.
But all the time the wolf is thinking of what a fine morsel
the little girl would make. He dares not to touch her now,
as the wood-cutters are near, and when he learns that she is
going to her grandmother's he proposes a race between
them, and the first one to arrive at grandmother's cabin is
to have a prize. Immediately after, the wolf starts off and
when out of sight of the girl increases his speed, easily out-
distancing the little girl. Inside, he chases grandmother
under the bed, gets into her clothes, and crawling under
the covers, waits for Little Red Riding Hood. When Red
Riding Hood arrives she is puzzled to know what has caused
the change in her grandmother.
Who will forget the end of the story?
"Oh, Grandma, what long sharp nails you've got!" exclaimed
Little Red Riding Hood.
"The better to feel with, my child," replied the wily wolf.
"But, Grandma, what great big eyes you have!"
"The better to see with, my child."
"And, Grandma, what great long teeth you have!"
"The better to eat you with, my child!" And the wolf
springs at the terrified little girl, but he is too late. The
woodmen have followed Little Red Riding Hood, and enter-
ing the cabin at this very moment, kill the wolf with their
axes. Grandmother crawls from under the bed and there
is a happy reunion.
On the same reel, with "Little Red Riding Hood" is an
excellent comedy under the title of " 'Twas Ever Thus."
The two pictures are released Thursday, Nov. 30.
NEW HOUSE FOR SARANAC LAKE, N. Y.
J. H. Farrington, former proprietor of the Bijou moving
picture shovv in Saranac Lake. N. Y., has leased the Opera
House and installed a new Powers No. 6 machine with a
Fort Wayne compensarc as a current saver. Doors were
opened October 9. with a fine line of Independent films to
a record-breaking attendance. The service is the only Inde-
pendent service used at Saranac Lake and is taking well with
the public. Mr. Farrington has in course of construction at
S.S Broadway, this city, a new up to date ground floor theater,
with a seating capacity of 500. A well equipped stage for
traveling troupes will be a feature of the new place. Moving
pictures will be shown every night excepting nights that
plays are booked, and those nights the pictures will be run
before the show and between the acts.
THE MYSTERY OF THE MAINE.
Special Release of the Raising of the Wreck of the U. S. S.
Maine, in Havana Harbor.
The newest thing in the way of a special release is an
excellent two-reel subject entitled "The Mystery of the
Maine," which is an authentic and authorized moving pic-
ture of the raising of the Maine in Havana Harbor. So far
this picture is in two reels, but within six months it will be
augmented by a third reel as the work of raising the de-
stroyed vessel progresses. The picture has been called The
Mystery of the Maine for the reason that as yet it cannot be
definitely determined, even by moving pictures, as to whether
the explosion took place within the vessel or from without.
The principal difficulty of making this picture was in get-
ting the permission from the government to do so. It re-
quired some very skillful diplomacy on the part of Mr. John
Reed, Jr., to obtain the official consent. This permission
was granted only after he had convinced the Navy Depart-
ment that the pictures would make the most valuable record
of their labors in Havana Harbor than any other possible
medium. The pictures are positively the only motion views
that have been taken inside the coffer-dam.
The work of Raising the Maine is a gigantic undertaking;
much more stupendous than anyone would suppose from
reading the average newspaper report. It is equal in effect
and cost with the building of a city skyscraper, with the
added element of danger of collapse. It was necessary in
the beginning to surround the Maine with a chain of coffer-
dams against which there is a tremendous pressure of water
from the outside. These are very clearly shown from all
points of view. The photographs of the wreck itself are
more than interesting. It is the ghost of a once proud ves-
sel that we see, returned after thirteen years from its watery
grave. It has a strange fascination for the beholder and
shows the effect of many years' repose in Davy Jones'
Locker. The picture will stand for many years to come as a
valuable record as well as an excellent means of instruction
for students in engineering work.
"The Mystery of the Maine" will be handled as a State
rights picture. It will have a wide scope, because it is more
than an ordinary moving picture, it has an educational value
and is equally appropriate for church, school or amusement
purposes. It is to be marketed through a special company
to be known as Raising the Maine Film Company, with
offices already in the Exchange Building, 145 West 45th
Street, New York City.
"HOME"— A THANKSGIVING STORY (Edison).
A pretty Thanksgiving story will be released by the Edi-
son Company. It introduces the spectator to a typical New
England home, where the mother is sorrowing for the absence
of a waj'ward son. She inserts an advertisement in a news-
paper, asking the boy to come back home. The "personal"
gets into the hands of a number of people, who by reading
it are reminded of their own Thanksgiving days in the past.
The advertisement has the same profound effect on a club-
Scene from "Home," an Edison Thanksgiving Picture.
man, a busy editor, an actress and a man about town, making
them uniformly homesick and sad. At last the paper con-
taining the "ad" falls into the hands of the right man, for
whom it was intended. The poor fellow has evidently suf-
fered shipwreck in the sea of life and seems to lack carfare
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 557
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home. He succeeds, however, in becoming the uninvited pas-
senger of a freight train and reaches his home, sad-eyed and
discouraged. He steps into the little dining room of the old
homestead just after the turkey has been served and the
old folks are saying grace. As the gray-haired mother raises
her head to her husband, she notices the wayward son, who
unperceived by her, had entered the home and had joined
in the prayer at table. The Thanksgiving atmosphere is
happily portrayed and brought home to the spectator in the
first few scenes.
WHO THEY ARE.
Some Handy Data on the Champion Ball Players Who
Became Picture Players.
The four cracks of the World's Champion Athletics, who
were engaged by the Thanhouser Company to appear in "The
Baseball Bug," a comedy released Friday, Nov. 24th, have had
stirring baseball careers, and have figured strongly in the head-
lines in the past few years. To the dyed-in-the-wool fan, their
diamond records are gospel. But for the busy fan who likes
to have his baseball jogged him we have gathered the following:
Jack Coombs is 29 years of age. He graduated from Colby
College in 1906 and went direct from college to the American
Leajgue. His first noteworthy game being with the Athletics
against Boston, when he pitched one of the longest games in the
history of baseball, lasting 24 innings. Coombs' arm went back
on him the next year, but he gamely stuck to the game, playing
in the outfield. The next year his arm came back in good style,
and since then he has been known as one of the headiest pitchers
in baseball, doing his best work on joining the Athletics. His
record this year is 31 games won, 11 lost. In last year's World's
Series against the Chicago Cubs, Coombs won three straight
games, equalling Mathewson's famous record of 1905. In the
World's Series this year he clashed with Mathewson for the first
time, neither ever having lost a World's Series game, and Coombs
won. Mr. Coombs will be in vaudeville this winter, appearing
with Bender and Morgan and the Misses Katherine and Violet
Pearl.
"Big Chief" Bender is a full-blooded Chippewa Indian, twenty-
nine years of age, born in Oklahoma. He attended Carlisle In-
dian Institute. A highly educated man, he is known in baseball
as one of the cleverest pitchers and batsmen. He went direct
from Carlisle to the Philadelphia Athletics, nine years ago, and
has been one of Mack's mainstays for the past three years. His
pitching record this year is 19 games won and 5 lost.
Henry Richard Morgan, known as "Cy," is a native of Martins
Ferry, Ohio, right across from the West Virginia line. He is
known as the minstrel of baseball players — putting in his winters
on the stage. He broke into professional baseball ten years ago
in the New England League at the age of twenty-one, and
pitched such sensational ball that he was signed by the St. Louis
Nationals. Next year he went to the American Association for
more seasoning and then to Boston three years ago, where his
work was so excellent that Connie Mack paid $3,500 and two
crack players for him. He is one of the best spit-ball pitchers in
the business. His record for the year is 17 games won and
7 lost.
Robert E. Oldring, known as "Rube," is a native of Mount
Vernon. New York. He is twenty-seven years old and broke
into the game around the lots of Harlem and the Bronx, New
York City, six years ago. He was with Memphis down South
when Connie Mack selected him for the Athletics. He has been
the regular center-fielder of the Athletics for the last four years,
and is ranked as one of the speediest men on the diamond. His
batting average is the high one of .300 and he has few equals as
a sure hitter. He appears to be getting better every year, with
this past his most successful season to date in big league baseball.
The picture is issued as a regular release.
COWBOY AND INDIAN FRONTIER CELEBRATION
PICTURES.
Messrs. Ott, Naugle & Brosius, proprietors of the Star
Amusement Company, with headquarters at the Antlef Ho-
tel, Pittsburgh, Pa., have bought the rights for Western
Pennsylvania of the Tournament Film Company's production,
"The Cowboy and Indian Frontier Celebration at Cheyenne,
Wyoming." These gentlemen have been exhibiting the pic-
ture for four weeks in Pittsburg and have been graced with
capacity houses at each performance.
THE PRINCESS THEATER OF NASHVILLE, TENN.
The Princess Theater is rapidly going up at 511 Church
Street. The foundation has been laid, and the brickwork
is now built up to a height of 15 feet, showing the twelve
exits on the ground floor. It will be constructed entirely
of new brick and cement, no mortar being used. The
downstairs of the residence at 159 Fifth Avenue, North, has
been torn out, preparatory to building one of its entrances.
The storehouse at 511 Church Street has been overhauled,
preparatory for the tiling, etc., to be put in; this will be the
other entrance. The size of the building, although only
started, looms up, showing it to be the largest theater in
Nashville in dimensions. Manager Ready states that the
contractors have promised to deliver the house, completely
finished, by Christmas week. The opejiing pictures and
singers will be features of the highest order.
BUSY DAYS FOR H. & H.
C. J. Hite, of Hutchinson & Hite, is one of the Inde-
pendents who is profiting by the popularity of Independent
films throughout the Middle West. "We are steadih' add-
ing new theaters," said Mr. Hite. "I have just returned
from a little business trip over our territory and am very
much encouraged with the prospects. Last week we opened
accounts with the I sis Theater, North Avenue and Swayer
Street. Chicago. Then we added the Lyric Theater, Hal-
stead and Madison Streets. Chicago. L. M. Carroll. Jack-
sonville, 111., has opened an Independent house and will take
his service from us."
Miss Agnes Egan has accepted the offer of Mr. B. E.
Clements, of the National Film Distributing Company, to
act as his private secretary. Attaching Miss Egan to the
staff of the National Company shows good judgment on the
part of Mr. Clements, as this young lady is thoroughly fa-
miliar with all the various departments of the industry.
Illumination of Fleet in Hudson River — From Pathe's Wee kly No. 46.
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559
"THE MYSTERYr'JfE MAINE"
An awe - inspiring and wonderful motion
picture spectacle. taKen by special per-
mission of the Department of War. of the
United States Government
This two-reel feature
film, which we con-
sider the most Import-
ant work ever under-
taken in mo>inK
pictures, shows every
important step of this
daring engineering
achievement during
the last eight months,
where we have had our
director and camera
operator stationed,
since this work began.
It is hardly necessary
to say that there is
not a man, woman, or
child in the United
States, who will not
be anxious to see these
pictures where lor the
first time will be re-
vealed the mystery and
secrets of this national
calamity that have re-
mained hidden beneath
the waters of Havana
Harbor for over thir-
teen years.
The U. S. S. "Maine" an »he appeared September 1911
STATE RIGHTS BUYERS!!
Here is the best opportunitx ever offered y^oti to
secure the exclusive rights for yoxir territory of this
historical feature. The intense interest that -will be
shown in these pictures can be easily imagined
iMrhen we recall that famous slogan that echoed from
the Atlantic to the Pacific
**'Remember the Maine**
\\ ire or »riCc vour bids at once to the
RAISING -THE -MAINE FILM COMPANY
145 West 45th Street Suite 804)
New YorK City
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"BLACKBEARD."
Selig's Great Pirate Tragedy Will Be Released at an Early
Date.
By Cecil Metcalf.
Last September the Western branch of the Selig Polyscope
Co. secured two good sized sailing vessels, stripped them for
action, placed several frowning cannon upon their decks,
manned them with some three hundred properly costumed
actors and sailors, lead by the combined strength of both
of Selig's Western stock companies, and set out to sea to
produce a pirate picture that would surpass, if possible, the
"Buccaneers" — the Selig pirate picture which proved to be
one of last year's popular successes.
At a private exhibition in the Selig Vault a few days ago,
I saw the result of all this preparation. To say the least,
the Selig people got what they went after — they usually do.
"Blackbeard" surpasses any subject in this line that the
Selig people have yet released.
"Blackbeard," a sordid figure of history, who was supposed
to have held sway over the Spanish Main some four hundred
years ago, together with his nefarious crew, attack the town
of Martinique, where they burn, rob, and pillage the inhab-
itants. The governor and his family, together with their
friends, are taken aboard the pirate ship. In one scene we
see the governor (superbly played by Hobart Bosworth)
walk the plank, hands tied and blindfolded, and plunge into
the briny deep below. Then we see Conchita, the gover-
nor's maid (played by Bessie Eyton) plunge overboard from
the lofty deck of the pirate craft, holding in her teeth a
sharp edged dirk. When she reaches the drowning form of
her master, she cuts his bonds and they start on a long swim
for the distant rockbound shore. They finally succeed in
reaching land, where they are recognized by some kind
fishermen, who help them to board an English man-of-war.
Here they are received with all possible hospitality. The
governor foregoes his own comfort and orders the decks
cleared for action. The pirate ship sights the man-of-war
and also prepares for battle. The prisoners are taken to
the hold, where they are bound to huge iron rings, while
the fiendish Blackbeard prepares to sufTocate them with
charcoal fumes. The charcoal is lighted. Blackbeard and
his murderous looking crew go on deck to man the guns, leav-
ing the prisoners to their fate. In the meantime, the English ves-
sel has been bearing down upon the pirates and now they open
fire with their cannon. Blackbeard responds with a broad-
side, but the English gunners are much better marksmen
and the piraates are overcome. One of the last shots from
the English vessel pierces the side of Blackbeard's craft
and this allows the welcome air to enter, which somewhat
revives the prisoners. After a desperate hand-to-hand battle
on deck the governor overpowers Blackbeard, and the
crew are captured. In a trice the prisoners are released and,
as they stagger on deck, they behold Blackbeard and his
pirate leaders dangling from a yard arm at the end of a rope.
The acting is splendid and the picture is replete with
scenes that thrill. The old "Alden Besse," an 840-ton vessel
of unsavory name because of its recent difficulties with our
government over suspected smuggling and near-piracy, AVas
chartered for the purpose and entirely outfitted for the oc-
casion. When this picture was produced the Pacific Elec-
tric R. R. of Los Angeles ran excursion cars down to the
beach in order to accommodate the vast crowds that wished
to see the spectacle, and it is reported that the crowd was
so dense that one man lost his life by drowning when he
attempted to swim out nearer the boats.
GEiO. L. BARROWS RETURNS.
Mr. George L. Barrows, advertising and sales manager of
the Berlin Aniline Works, manufacturers and distributors
of "everything for the moving picture laboratory" in the way
of dyes and chemicals, has returned from Europe after a two
months' business trip. In comparing the condition of the
trade on both sides of the ocean, Mr. Barrows reports show
that foreign business is booming and that the market for
American production is very strong, particularly for Amer-
ican cowboy and dramatic subjects.
NEW THEATER FOR RUTHERFORD, N. J.
One of the most attractive motion picture and vaudeville
houses in the East is now under construction at Rutherford,
N. J., and will be opened early in December. The builcling
is 44 X 129, fully fireproof, and will contain every accessory
for the safety, comfort and pleasure of its patrons. The
owners are Messrs. Walker W. Vick, John T. Collins and
Thomas E. Lawrence, and the Moving Picture World is the
original doctor's prescription to them. The policy of the
house will be safety, comfort and refinement, with high-
class entertainment in every department.
COLONIAL THEATER, WEST HOBOKEN, N. J.
Recently a representative of the Moving Picture World paid
a visit to the Colonial Theater, West Hoboken, N. J., situated
at the transfer station near Summit Avenue. The proprietor of
the Colonial is Mr. G. A. Robinson, who is a very young man to
own such a large theater, for he is yet in his twenties. The size
of the theater is 50 by 150, seating 720. It began as an airdome
a couple of years ago on the very same ground and proved to be
such a success that a permanent building was the result of Mr.
Robinson's judgment and good management.
Conditions at the Colonial are ideal. Mr. Robinson is one of
those managers who is alert to the advancement of the picture.
He is militant for the good of his profession. He follows all
the good suggestions that are to be found in the Moving Picture
World and rejects those phases of the business that have any
tendency to lower it in public esteem.
No expense is spared in the operation of the house. Its chief
operator is Mr. Joseph A. Bliss. He is allowed as many machines
as necessary, regardless of cost. The same is true of the music
department, consisting of violin and piano played by Mr. Joseph
A. Hoelz and Fred A. Krause. Neither one of these two gentle-
men is yet twenty years old, but as an example of their attention
to their work, we submit the following music programme selected
and played by them for the Thanhouser special release, David
Copperfield, which was playing at the Colonial Theater upon the
night in question. This music harmonized so well with the pic-
tures that it is submitted for the approval of managers and mu-
sicians for use with the David Cxjpperfield series.
FIRST REEL.
1 "Song of Comfort," by Charles Davidson (McKinley Publish-
ing Co.).
2 "Charme d'Amour," by Edward F. Kendal (Witmark).
3 "Temptation Waltzes," by Henry Bauer (Bauer Music Com-
pany).
4 "Heather Rose," by G. Lange, op. 78, No. 8 (McKinley Pub.
Co.).
5 "Alcyone Waltz," by Gertrude Buck (Thompson Music Co.)
SECOND REEL.
1 "Good Bye," bv F. Paolo Tosti (McKinley Pub. Co.).
2 "I Adore Thee," E. Van Alstyne (McKinlev Pub. Co.).
3 "Dear Eyes, Dear Heart," by Paul B. Armstrong (McKinley
Pub. Co.).
4 "Sweet Remembrance," by W. A. Pratt (McKinley Pub. Co.).
5 "Juainta," by T. G. May (McKinley Pub. Company).
6 "Anchored," by Mitchell Watson (Pub. by McKinley Pub.
Company).
THIRD REEL.
1 "My Lady's Bower," by Hope Temple (McKinley Pub. Com-
pany.
2 "Golden Butterfly," by Reginald DeKoven (J. H. Remick).
3 "Queen of My Heart," by Alfred Cellier (McKinley Pub.
Company).
4 "Moonlight Fancies," by T. H. Collinson (Oliver Ditson).
5 "No Blossoms," by Abbie A. Ford (McKinley Pub. Companv).
6 "My Lady Laughter," by Charlotte Blake (J. H. Remick).
Arr. by J. B. Lampe.
7 "Only Once More," Frank L. Moir (McKinley Pub. Company).
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KALEM PLAYERS GO SOUTH.
A jolly company of picture players left New York on an
early train Saturday, November 4th, for Jacksonville, Fla.,
in charge of Mr. Sidney Olcott, chief producer for the
Kalem Company. Special accommodations for this company
have been provided by the Kalem Company and something
different in the picture line is promised. Miss Gene Gaun-
tier, the leading woman of the Kalem Southern players, did
not accompany the party, but left New York the day pre-
vious for a two weeks' visit with her parents in Kansas City,
Mo., after which she will join the company in Jacksonville.
IT WAS A C. G. P. C— NOT A VITAGRAPH.
In last week's issue of the Moving Picture World the
biblical subject "Cain and Abel" was attributed to the Vita-
graph Company. This was incorrect. The picture was re-
leased by the C. G. P. C.
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coming Majestic picture on the famous children's fable:
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MEETING OF EXHIBITORS' NATIONAL LEAGUE.
A meeting of the executive committee of The Moving Picture
League of America was held at the Southern Hotel, Columbus,
Ohio, November i and 2, 191 1, pursuant to a call by the presi-
dent, M. A. NefT.
Those present were : M. A. Neff , Cincinnati, O., president ;
Fred. J. Herrington, Pittsburg, Pa. ; S. E. Morris, Cleveland, O. ;
William Ullman, Detroit, Mich. ; William J. Sweenev, Chicago,
111.; C. H. Phillips. Milwaukee, Wis.; H. S. Dickson, Winches-
ter, Ind., vice-presidents ; C. M. Christenson, Cleveland, O., sec-
retary, and J. R. Rieder. Jackson. Mich., treasurer. Vice-Presi-
dent H. C. Farley, of Montgomery, Ala., and H. F. B. McLain,
of Wheeling, W. Va., were represented by proxy.
The executive committee deemed it advisable to change the
name of the league from "The Moving Picture League of Amer-
ica" to "The Motion Picture Exhibitors' League of America,"
for the reason that the former name was not specific.
The league was incorporated under the laws of the state of
Ohio, by M. A. Neff, Cincinnati, Ohio : William J Sweeney, Chi-
cago, Illinois ; Fred J. Herrington, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania ; S.
E. Morris, Cleveland, Ohio, and C. M. Christenson, Cleveland,
Ohio.
At this meeting the following resolutions were passed :
1. That the authorities of every city and town in the United
States and Canada be requested to enforce, strictly, the law in
safe-guarding the public by refusing to allow films to be pro-
jected in any moving picture theater, or any other place, which
does not comply with the law requiring the machine to .be lo-
cated in a fire-proof booth, and with such other regulations as
are covered by state laws and city ordinances.
2. That a law be enacted making it an offense equallj^ on the
part of any corporation, company or individual furnishing films
to a theater, or any other place, not complying with the law as
above stated, as well as the corporation, company or individual
receiving such films and showing them.
3. That we condemn the practice of film manufacturers in re-
leasing what are known as "Special Films." for which they charge
the exhibitors, through the film exchanges, extra film rental.
4. That no single reel of film shall exceed a maximum length
of Ten Hundred and Seventy-five (1075) feet; and that in the
case of certain story subjects, as, for instance. "Colleen Bawn."
or "A Tale of Two Cities," the length of which would greatly
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 1911.
.AMERICAN— The Eastern Cowboy (Western Drama) . looo
CH.AMPION— The Redemption of a Coward (Dr ) ... 950
ECLAIR— The Legend of the Eagle (Dr.) 925
IMP— The Fallin' Out (Dr.) 1000
YANKEE— Into the Light (Dr.)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, 1911.
BISON — The Winning of Wonega (Dramatic)
POWERS— When We First Met (Dramatic)
POWERS— The Tell-tale Parasol (Comedy)
THANHOUSER— The Higher the Fewer (Com.)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 1911.
.\MBROSIO— Tvveedledum's Monkey (Comedy)
AMBROSIO— Tweedledum and One of His Tricks (C.)...
CHAMPION— The Passing of Sal (Dr.) 950
NESTOR— The White Medicine Man (Dr.)
RELIANCE— The Moonshiners (Dr.)
SOLAX— Baby Need< Medicine (Comedy)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER i6th. igii.
AMERICAN— The Way of the West (Com.) 1000
IMP — Breaking the Seventh Commandment (Dr.) looo
REX— The Return (Dr. 1
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1911.
BISON — The Ranchman's Mother-in-Law (Com-Dr.) ..
LUX — Saas Grund, .-V Village in the Alps (Scenic) .... 295
LUX — The Mystery of Beautiful Grange (Dramatic) ..
SOL.\X — Only a Squaw (Dramatic)
THANHOUSER— A Mother's Faith (Dramatic)
YANKEE— The Two Rooms (Dramatic)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER i8th, 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN— The Disapperance of Mona Lisa
( Com. )
ITALA — Foolshead a Professor of Innocence (C. Dr.)
ITALA— The Life of Bees( Edu.)
POWERS— The Old Leader (Dramatic) M
RELIANCE — The Injustice of Man (Dramatic) ^|
NESTOR— The Kid from the East (Comedy) ■
NESTOR— Mutt and leflF and the Unlucky Star (Com.) ^
exceed the above named limit, the subject be so divided that one
reel of it may come out on the regular release day of its manu- j
facturer. the remainder to follow on the next succeeding release
day, to the extent of one reel of film, proceeding in this manner
until the subject is finished.
5. That the League members take notice of the action of Mr.
William N. Selig, of the Selig Polyscope Co., Chicago, 111., who
recently manufactured and released the film known as "The Two
Orphans." consisting of two reels of film. These were known as
Special Films, and Mr. Selig personally notified The General
Film Company that no extra charges should be made for these-
films to exhibitors, and that the exhibitor should get the film in
the regular course of his service the same as any other film."
C. M. Christenson. Secretar>-.
Meeting of Ohio Branch.
The Annual Convention of the Ohio Branch of The Motion
Picture Exhibitors' League of America was held at the South-
ern Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. November 1st and 2nd. 191 1. About
150 members were present at this meeting. The election of offi-
cers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : President, M. A.
Neff. Cincinnati, O. ; ist vice-pres., W. A. Pettis, Conneaut, O.;
2nd vice-pres., J. H. Broomhall, Hamilton. O. ; secretar\', John J.
Huss, Cincinnati. O. : treasurer. Max Stearns, Columbus. O.
Forty-nine exhibitors made application and were admitted into
the league, giving a total membership, in the state of Ohio, of
three hundred.
Resolutions were passed favoring the regulation of length of
program ; it being recommended that two reels of film shouM
be the maximum number of films to be shown for five cents, and
that any excess should be charged for at the rate of ten cents or |
more.
Resolutions were also passed recommending the discontinn-
ance of vaudeville in connection with moving pictures, for the '
following reasons :
1st. That large vaudeville theaters are not regular moving pic
ture theaters and should therefore have a separate classification
2nd. That most cities in the state of Ohio do not allow vaude-
ville performances on Sunday, and. in order to keep their houses
open on that day, it is the custom, with most vaudeville theaters,
to run an old film after the regular evening's performance durinc
the week, in order to secure films on Sunday, thereby keepir
their vaudeville theater open on Sunday to the great detrimei
of the regular moving picture theater, as a greater number 0:
films are shown in the vaudeville theater than in the movins
picture theater. C. M. Christenson. Secretary, pro tem.
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CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Dooley's Scheme (Comedy) 530
BIOGRAPH— Won Through a Medium (Comedy) .... 467
KALEM — When California Was Won (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — His Chorus Girl Wife (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE-Pathe's Weekly No. 46 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — In the Days of Gold (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPyr-Suffer Little Children (Dramatic) ....1000
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, 1911.
EDISON — Ludwig from Germany (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY — Hubby's Scheme (Comedy) 1000
GAUMONT — Jimmie and His Country Uncle (Comedy) 820
GAUMONT— The Outskirts of Paris (Scenic) 164
C. G. P. C. — The Birth of a Flower (Educational) 345
C. G. P. C— Vendetta (Dramatic) 650
SELIG — The Bootlegger (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Girl and the Sheriff (Dramatic) ...1000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 1911.
EDISON — The Living Peach (Comedy) 600
EDISON— The Y. M. C. A., Silver Bay, Lake George,
N. Y. (Educational) 400
ECLIPSE — The Hindu Jewel Mystery (Dramatic) ...1015
KALEM— The Desert Well (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — Some Mother-in-Law (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — A Brother in Arms (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— TheifXharming Mamma (Comedy-Dr.). 1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER i6th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Through Darkened Vales (Dramatic) ... 999
ESSANAY — President Taft at San Francisco (Topical) 1000
LUBIN — A Newsboy's Luck (Dramatic) 1000
MELIES — The Miser Miner (Comedy-Drama) ........1000
PATHE — A Western Postmistress (Dramatic) 1000
SELIG — The New Superintendent (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1911.
EDISON— The Ghost's Warning (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— The Point of View (Comedy)
ESSANAY — Excess Baggage (Comedy) 1000
KALEM — The Fishermaid of Ballydavid (Dramatic) ..1000
C. G. P. C. — The Daughter of the Clown (Dramatic) ... 995
SELIG — A Spanish Wooing (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Little Spy (Dramatic) 1000
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER i8th, 1911.
EDISON— The Story of the Indian Lodge (Dramatic) .. 1000
ESSANAY— The Cattle Rustler's Father (W. Dr.).... 1000
GAUMONT— The Reckoning (Dramatic) 875
GAUMONT— A Trip to Saxony (Scenic) 150
LUBIN — A Romance of the 60s (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— The Reporter (Dramatic) 990
VITAGRAPH— Vitagraph Monthly of Cur. Events (Top.). 1000
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Miser's Heart (Dramatic)
KALEM — Dan, the Lighthouse Keeper (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— My Brother Agostino (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 47 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — The Convert of San Clemente (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Heroes of the Mutiny (Dramatic) 1000
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 21st, i9rr, „
EDISON— Life in the United States Army (Edu?) r..,.iooo
ESSANAY— Too Much Turkey (Comedy) 1000
GAUMONT — The Sealed Confession (Dramatic) 900
GAUMONT— A Stone Quarry in Saxony (Scenic) 75
C. G. P. C. — Cain a;id .A.bel (Dramatic) 600
C. G. P. C. — The Grotrch Cure (Comedy) ' 395
SELTCS — The Night Herder ' (IJramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Wistaria (Dramatic); 1000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1911.
EDISON— The Bo'sund W^atch (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE — Guy Fawkes of the Gunpowder Plot (Dr.).ioio
PATHE— A Pinch of SnufT (Comedy) 680
C. G. P. C. — The Bari Tribe (Egyptian Soudan) (Nov.) 310
KALEM — How Texas Got Left (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — The Ranchman's Daughter (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Half-Breed's Daughter (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, ign.
BIOGRAPH — Resourceful Lovers (Comedy-Drama) ...
ESSANAY— Old Fidelity (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — A Blind Deception (Dramatic) 1000
MELIES — An Oil County Romance (Dr.) 1000
PATHE — Cowboy Life (Dramatic) 770
C. G. P. C. — The Kioday Tribe Equilibrist (Novelty) . . 210
SELIG — Blackbeard (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 1911.
EDISON— Home (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— At the Stroke of Twelve (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM — The Temptation of Rodney Vane (Dr.) ....1000
PATHE — Two Daughters of Havana (Dramatic) 600.
C. G. P. C- — Comic Games in Singapore (Novelty) .... 396
SELIG — Getting Married (Comedy) 750
SELIG — In Japan (Educational) .' 250
VITAGRAPH— An Innocent Burglar (Com.) 1000
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 1911.
EDISON — A Perilous Ride (Western Drama) looo
ESSANAY— The Desert Claim (Western Drama) 1000
GAUMONT — The Escape from the Dungeon (Dramatic) 825
GAUMONT — Cave Homes in the Canary Isles (^Scenic) 180
LUBIN— His Brother's Double (Comedy) 1000
PATHE — The Lost Necklace (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Life Boat (Dramatic) ....: 1000
CHICAGO NOTES.
The Chicago offices of the Moving Picture World had the
pleasure last week of a visit from E. A. Schultz, traveling
representative for the Enterprise Optical Mfg. Co. Mr.
Schultz expressed his entire satisfaction with trade conditions
and the increasing popularity of the Motiograph machine.
Mr. Schultz has traveled all over this country — Mexico,
Cuba and Canada — in the interests of the Motiograph
people.
G. H. Walker, traveling representative for the Nestor Film
Co., called at the Chicago offices of the Moving Picture
World last week. Mr. Walker is introducing Nestor's new
cartoon reproduction, "Desperate Desmond." The picture
was exhibited for a number of film men and representatives
of this paper. "Desperate Desmond" is a hit. That's all
there is to it. The production is far better carried out and
far more convincing than the Mutt and Jef? pictures — more
action* and more excitement — a picture that certainly will
appeal to the rising generation.
Ideal Theater will be the nsrme of a new picture house,
now under construction at Harrisqn and 48th avenues. The
proprietor is Peter Schuchman, director of the Schuchmap
School of Music, Oak Park. Mr. Schuchman is well experi-
enced in the business, having owned and operated several
theaters in Chicago and other towns. The Ideal Theater
will be a straight picture house, seating 300, charging five
cents admission. The hotJse will open December 15, at an
estimated cost of $10,000, ■,.
There is considerable satis:faction in the ranks of the In-
dependents over the addition to their forces of the National
and the Columbia Theater^ •'of Detroit. Independents arc
inclined to regard these two big Detroit houses as leaders
in that citj' and believe that their conversion to the Inde-
pendent side will mean that other smaller houses will follow.
The Columbia has a seating capacity of 1,100 and is con-
sidered one of the most beautiful playhouses in the city.
The cost of erection, according to A. Arthur Caille and John
H. Kinsky, proprietors, exceeded $125,000. The theater is
equipped with a $10,000 pipe organ and has an entrance
corridor of imported Italian marble, 160 feet in length,
where crowds may congregate awaiting the next perform-
ance. This entrance compares quite favorably with that of
the Grand Opera House of Paris, which is generally con-
sidered the finest of its kind anywhere. The Columbia is
now showing four first-run rei\s per day. The National is
also a fine house and has a seating capacity of 1.500. The
Cadillac Film Exchange is at present supplying both theaters.
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Correspondents are advised that no attention will be paid inquiries which
^0 not give the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private aifairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the question as to whether or not they are married.
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Many correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save OUT own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
Los Angeles.— The best we can do is Pa-thay Frayer (the "s" Is silent).
To ni't the real French pronunciation you should aim midway between that
and I'a lay. The a in Pa Is long, and the accent Is on the second syllable.
Kaleni Is " pronounced Kay-leni. with the accent on the first and Hay-lees
•will (Irv for the MeHes Company. Accent tlie first syllable there, too.
Clare.— Miss Gladys Field Is still with Essanay. We have had her picture.
E. L. W. Miss Edith Story was Mary Jane In "The Kiss of Mary Jane."
<2i \Vv rogiet that we cannot give definite information as to foreign players,
but »p do not believe that the same player had both parts you mention.
H W. R. Miss Winifred Greenwood has recently appeared in these
Selit' releases: Louise, the blind girl. In •'The Two Orphans;" the country
j[lrl In "His Better Self." and the young wife in "A Tennessee Love Story."
(2»'Miss Frances Gibson was the senorita In Lubin's "The Senonta's
■Conquest." . j • . .
g. jj. B. Your suggestion that the film companies charge admislon to
their studio has been made before. It is not a practical idea. (2) We
do not believe that any company would notify you when it intends to
make atreet pictures. They go out when they get ready If the weather
la favorable and that is the closest they can come to a time table.
Gua.— Ability as an acrobat will be of little use to you in getting a chance
with a film companv. but it might help if the company makes rough and
tumble farces. (2) We know of no school. (3) One hundred dollars is not
the outside price for a scenario, but It Is not often paid because there is
--Idom offered a film worth that. Literary quality does not appear in the
m. so that is not paid for. The money goes for the idea, and you'll need
niightv good idea if you want a three figure check.
£. c. H. Elsie Glvun was the girl in the Lubin comedy. (2) A Blograph
\yer. (3) Jack Standing had the lead in Lubin's "An Accidental Outlaw."
Bess. The leopards in "Lost in the Jungle" were leopards and not do-
*tic animals made up. They are on the regular payroll of the Sells
•npany and take their salary in beef. Miss KatUryn Williams played
» girl. She is not an animal tamer, but a regular member of the stock
company. The picture was made In Florida, we understand.
jl. L. S. The player Is still with the company mentioned, but we want
to wait nntll the Majestic company gets through choosing before we state
that he will remain with his present connection.
K. L. M. — A.uut Hulda in the Vitagraph's "Aunt Bulda. the Matchmaker,"
is Mrs. Devere. She is not a negress. We do not know of any negro
player, though at one time the Lubin company frequently used a three
hundred pound negro in the old fashioned rough comedies.
Y, B. E. — Marc McDermott and Miriam Nesbitt had the leading parts In
Edison's "An Island Comedy." The company's publication states that the
picture was made in the Thousand Islands, where a number of their recent
productions appear to have been made.
VT. 'W. D. — The Sellg tire pictures are not related any more than are
the wild animal pictures. There was more than one good story in the I>os
J^ngeles fire department and so more than one was made, bnt not in series.
Each is distinct. The same players appear in them, but do not sustain
the game characters.
S. E. H. — Reliance and Essanay have each released a photoplay entitled
"Pals." Which do you mean? (2) Harry Ten Brook was the bully
In Nestor's "The Parson and the Bully."
S. N. F. — Miss Ethel Elder was the petticoat sheriff In the Lubin film of
that title. (2) Frank Crane was formerly of the Thanhouser company.
43 p Mr. nelaney is not dead, neither is Mr. Costello or any of the others
—ho get killed regularly.
B. G. T. — King Baggot is Mr. King, the detective of the Imp series.
1 1 Any person can submit a scenario for the series. (3) It Is too late to
Tor Christmas films to any company.
H. E. P. — Mother and son in the "Quaker Mother" were Mrs. Mary
laurloe and Maurice Costello. The relationship does not extend beyond
.10 picture. (2) Herbert Prior and Richard Xeil had the two leading parts
1 Edison's "The Quarrel on the Cliff." (3) Not in order.
S. K. H. — John Bunny had a reputation long before he came to the
vltagraph, but we do not believe that he ever had greater opportunities
than are given him there. You can get his picture for ten cents or a
<)uarter according to whether you want a half tone cut or a real photo-
graph. The latter are printed on heavyweight card, but are not mounted.
They do not need to be. His "best" role Is purely a matter of opinion.
G. N. K. — The Majestic will not make the first Sunday release on record.
Pathe Freros put out a special Sunday release last Spring, one of the operatic
films. If we remember rightly.
P. 0. F. — Warren Kerrigan Is the leading man for the American pro-
ductions. i2) Philips Sinalley was the husband in the Rex "The Realization."
It was produced last spring.
H. T. K. — The suggestion you make Is Ingenious and not impossible, but
technical ditflcultles would make the cost of production prohibitive. It can
t>e done without trouble on a plate camera, but not on a one-inch film.
Better stick to stralglit scenarios if you do not know the camer.i kinks.
Sidewheeler. — Why not make up a lUt of the companies doing military
stuff'; Tliey conld use a one-armed actor to better effect than others, but
we cannot offer much encouragement.
T. E. A. — JuilKoii .Melford played the boy In Kalem's "Rescued from the
Desert." (2i .Martin Faust and Julia Taylor had the leads In the Than-
houser production of "Rolwrt Einmett." (3) Jack J. Clarke was the Bory
and Miss Gene Gauntler the sweetheart In Kalem's "Rory O'More." (4)
"The return of the Irish section was duly chronicled In these columns at
the time. It was announced that they will winter In the South.
J. K. L. — Ilobart (not Ilertiert) Bosworth. was the Indian In Sellg's
".\ Sacrifice to Civilization." The picture was made In California.
S. P. 0. — Luclle Young and King Baggot had the leading parts (Hester
and the minister) In the Imp production of "The Scarlet Letter."
V. A. N. — We fall to see that the stage scene In "The Stolen Play"
(Reliance) was obscure. The characters were taking their curtain calls
when the real author came ui)on the stage through the door leading to the
auditorium. (2) The Champion production. "Shenandoah," Is not based
on the play of the same title. The company has a legal right to the title
so long as the Incidents of the drama are not duplicated.
Eager. — During the month of October. I>co Pelaney was seen in these
Vltagraph productions: ".\nswer of the Roses." "The Cabin Boy," and
"Madge of the Mountains." He is not dead.
T. S. A. — The sheriff In the Essanay "The Sheriff's Brother" wa» Arthur
Mackley. but G. M. Anderson plays most of the sheriffs In the Essanay
photoplays.
E. B. S. — A photoplay In six scenes Is too short. The probabilities are
that you have more scenes there, but you've not written them In. From
eighteen to twenty-five scenes Is the average number.
L. P. C. — William Clifford and Miss Edith Storey had the leads In
Melies "A Spanish Ix)ve Song." .Mr. Clifford Is still with the company.
Miss Mildred Bracken is now most frequently named as his opposite. Miss
Edna Payne had the lead In "The Story of Rosle's Rose."
L. y. E. — JIIss Adriene Kroell and Warren Kerrigan had the leads lo the
American's "Strategy."
Arthur. — The Lubin company produced both ".K Gay Time In Atlantic City"
and "A Hot Time In Atlantic City." The first is part of a series which so
far Includes New York and Washington. "A Hot Time" is a new pro-
duction of an old subject that enjoyed more than ordinary popala.ify.
B. F. K. — There is no "proper number of words" for a full P«n;;th leel.
Tell your story In as few words as will enable you to convey your idea^ and
plan for about twenty scones. A full minute may be covore<i In two lines
or ten lines may be required to explain a twenty-second scene.
Jack. — We do not believe that the companies will place you on their
mailing lists for bulletins unless you can show connection with some photo-
play theater. All of the descriptions are printed in these columns. (2»
Y'ou can probably purchase posters from the exchange which supplies the
theater you patronize. Ask the manager for the address. You cannot
purchase scenes from the plays. These pictures are made solely for the
use of the advertising department and are not offered for sale.
C. B. C. — Frank Lanning is not an Indian. (2) Alice Joyce Is too bnsy
to poSte for artists now. (3) Only the comedy company is located near the
Kalem home oflSce. (4) We suppose that the Blograph will have a field
company this winter, but have had no advice as to details.
S. H. G. — Hazel Neason played the title role in the Vitagraph's "How
M.illy Became an Actress." (2) Paul Kelly, not Kenneth Casey, was the
oflice boy.
FILM REALISM— FOREIGN SHOWS, ETC.
Alexandria. La.. Oct. 13, 1911.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir — Apropos of several things gleaned from the Moving Picture
World lately. 1 hope the film makers will not take too seriously the objections
some exhibitors make about delineating their characters. When everything
Is said and done, it is other people's cliaracteristics which either make us
take to them or shun them. Take Essanay 's Shorty (Alkali Ike. I believe),
among the highbrows he would be Impossible, whereas in a cowcamp his
jawtackle would be the whole show, and far and wide he would l>c a
welcome character. I have met his prototype many times out West. Sup-
posing a character does chew tobacco and spits, is he the less enjoyable
or true to nature? Eliminate everything which might be objectionable, ac-
cording to some people, and we had better go to church for our amusements.
I take It for granted that Mr. Edison visited the public moving picture
shows on the Continent and spoke of them to his interviewer. Here is
what he found, as I found it In Holland and Germany, just a vear ago. and
I don't think I missed one in all the large cities I visited.
Nobody takes his hat off. Smoking Is allowed. Beer is sold In everv one
of them. The program is made up of six or seven reels, making a two and
one-half to three-hour performance. Thoir best attraction was P.itlie's Weekly.
Next, Italian and French films. The few Americans I saw seemed to have
been doctored. In this I may have been mistaken, but they looked to me
that way. It seemed to me that they were killing the goose that laid the
golden egg. To my mind, nobody would have the fortitude to visit another
moving picture show inside of three months after sitting out a whole program.
It would take that long to recuperate the eyes from the effects of the
curtain glare and the tobacco smoke. The attendance I found very Indiffer-
ent, and no wonder. At nine P. M. they forced me to take mv bov out,
it being against the law to have cliildren in there after that hour. l' think
there is a Bold there for shows run on the American plan.
The past hot summer has been very good to us down here, the hotter
the weather the better the attendance, and this has encouraged me to bnIM
a modern moving picture house, which I expect to have ready for the next
hot spell. Hoping for coutluued success in our line, I remain, verv trulv vours,
' PELlCAir.
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MELIES.
THE REASON WHY (Nov. 30) I'odro takes a
fresh Kliave iiiiil lliiiik shines his hoots as they were
never imllshed before, liecanse. as may he supposed,
there Is a woiiian In the case. Tlie two old part-
ners are rivals for the atTectlons of Marie, a
pretl.v store keeper, and one Is ever trying to steal
a niari'U <in tlie other. Tedro steals off to the store
and hnys a pipe, no less than the fortieth one,
some e.xcnse lieins necessary. Hank enters and
buys toliaeco, although he has enoiis'i to last for
years.
Scene from "The Reason Why (Melies).
Eacli day this continues, and each partner lie-
lleves he has made wonderful progress toward win-
ning the coveted band. A chance for one to outdo
the other is never let go by, and on one occasion
Hank thought he saw the chance of a lifetime.
Two "drunks" have passed him, taking the direc-
tion of the store, and Hank fears for .Marie. He
follows their course and when they have entered
the store, rushes In. But drunken strength is too
much for Hank, and before long they have him
powerless on the floor and were it not for the ar-
rival of Pedro, who knows what would have hap-
pened? The latter throws them off, and, with
Hank's assistance, out of the store.
Marie thanks Pedro immensely, and he believes
his day has come, but alas! she turns and does the
same to Hank. And at that moment, to make the
disappointment more complete, a young Easterner
arrives, whom Marie receives with open arms; and
when he produces the sparkling ring, they know
that, as far as they're concerned, love's lat)or has
been lost. So home to the old shanty, where each
invites the other to use the shoe leather freely.
But anyway, pipes and tobacco offer splendid con-
solation.
PATHE.
PATHES ■WEEKLY, No. 46—1911 (Nov. 13).—
Lexington. Ky. — The statue of General Morgan,
the famous Confederate raider, is unveiled.
Quebec, Canada. — Tiie Duke of Connaught, the
new (iovernor-Oeneral of Canada, arrives and
drives to the I'arliaraenf building.
Washington, n. C. — The corner-stone of the '
Masonic Temple is laid witli impressive cere-
mony, the trowel used being the one Washington
used to lay the corner-stone of the L'nited States
capltol.
.Tohannisthal (near Berlinl. Germany. — The avia-
tion week brings out some strange air craft.
Brooklyn, X. Y. — .\ terrible explosion in tlie
Brownsville section wrecks a tenement, killing one
and injuring several more.
Ostersund, Sweden.— The King and Queen visit
the city.
San Francisco. Cal. — President Taft breaks
ground for the Panama-Paciflc International Ex-
position in lOlT).
Quebec, Canada. — Former Governor-General of
Canada, Lord Grey and his family, leave for
England.
New York. N. Y. — Mayor Gaynor makes the
principal address at the unveiling of the William
Cullen Bryant statue.
Issyles-.Moulineaux (near Paris). France. — The
new army dirigible. "Adjutant Rfau," makes its
official trial flight.
Kewport, R. I.— Colonel Coffin, Commanding
Officer of the District of Narragansett Bay, holds
the annual coast artillery target practice at Fort
Adams and Fort Wetherlll — shows the firing of
the 12-lnch barbette mounted guns, tlie 6 inch
disappearing guns, firing a 10 Inch disappearing
gun, the strange 12'inch mortars and the 3-lncb
rapid fire guns and many others.
A PINCH OF BNTJFF (Nov. 22).— Billy goes to
dine with his sweetheart, and wiille there, asks her
papa for her hand. Papa gives him tlils and also
a pinch of snulT, with such comical results that
the dinner Is spoilt and Hilly leaves the house In
disgrace. The next day, however, Billy meets hie
sweetheart and her mother, and helps them through
a difficult situation, with the result that all Is for-
gotten. Billy, however, plans a revenge, and at-
tending the house again at a dinner party, gets his
revenge by presenting papa wltli a hunch of flowers
over which has been sprinkled copiously the best
grade of black pepper. The result can well be
Imagined,
COWBOY LIFE (Nov. 23).— This picture can
scarcel.v be called a story, and yet It is far more
fascinating than the u$ual run of Western stuff.
It shows real life on the ranch — what the cowboys
do from the time they arrive in tlie morning until
they finally liquor up at the saloon 18 miles away.
.\iiionB the particularly interesting views are those
showing the herd being rounded up and driven
to the corral across the beautiful, fertile valleys,
hedged In with towering mountains, snow-capped.
.\nd finally, the cattle's semi-annual bath, which
is a disinfecting process ordered by tlie govern-
ment every six months.
TWO DAUGHTERS OF HAVANA (Nov. 24).—
This story hinges on a case of mistaken identity
in which two men are in love with two girls, the
two girls being as much alike as two peas in a
pod. No one of the four knows about the other and
the incidents which follow the opening of the
story, give rise to many interesting complications.
The matter, however, is not a comedy, but a
drama, built upon this theme, and the fight be-
tween the two men. who think that they are In
Invc with the same girl, is thrilling in the ex-
treme.
THE LOST NECKLACE (Nov, 25) A young girl
is presented, on her birthday, with a beautiful
pearl necklace, the oldest heirloom in the family.
Her maid carefully locks it up in the bureau
drawer; but the next morning the necklace is mis-
sing. Naturally, the maid is accused, but she denies
all knowledge of the whereabouts of the necklace,
and puts the blame on the washerwoamn, who had
called at the time she was locking the jewels up;
in consequence, the washerwoman is arrested, and
her little son, thrown on his own resources, finds
employment with the milkman. Two or three days
later, while delivering milk at a fashionable resi-
dence, he sees a young lady walking in her sleep,
out across the lawn, and follows her to a hollow
tree, where he sees her dig up the jewels, which
she has hidden on a previous somnambulistic
promenade. Of course, this soon leads to the
straightening out of all the difficulty.
C. G. P. C.
CAIN AND ABEL (Nov. 21).— The story of the
first murder in the history of the world is vividly
told in this picture. The life of Adam and Eve
and their two sons is charmingly shown. But soon
jealousy creeps in and Cain becomes envious of
the love so showered upon Abel by his father and
mother. Finally the two sons make their offerings
to God, and Cain's offering is displeasing In the
sight of God, while Abel's is acceptable. This so
enrages Cain that he commits the terrible crime
with which we are all so familiar. The remaining
scenes of the Sim show the tortures of remorse.
ESSANAY.
TOO MUCH TURKEY (Nov. 21).— When Mabel,
an impressionable girl, has her fortune told and
is advised she will marry a Turk, she casts off
Bob. her sweetheart. Bob plots with his friends
to give Mabel a good scare and masquerading as
a "Turkisli Pasha, with his frieiHls as wives he
calls oil Mabel. Mabel Is horrified when Intro-
duced to the "harem" and after some difficulty
locks the "Pasha" in a clothes-closet and the
wives in a bed room. .4t this instance Mabel's
Italian music teacher arrives. Bob. In the mean-
time, gets out of the closet and appears mys-
teriously before Mabel and the Italian in misfit
evening clothes. He then makes short work out
of the dummy In the "Pasha's" outfit and throws
the supposed Turk out of the window. An Italian
hand-organ man with a monkey are called In to
help get rid of the wives, who are successfully
disposed of and Mabel goes to Bob's arms, fully
satlsticil in gotiing her old love back.
OLD FIDELITY (Nov. 23).— In this story It Is
pa.v da.v at the Gresscy Mills, and George Baker,
the paymaster, rides to town for the weekly pay-
roll. On his way back he pauses to eat his lunch,
when the white bulldog, apparently homeless, comes
up to him and wags his tail pleadingly as be
watches Baker disiiose of a sandwich. Baker feeds
the dog, then lays down to sleep, his head on the
saddlebags containing the money. Wlien Baker
prepares to leave he mounts his horse without
the bags and though the dog protests and tries to
attract Baker's attention, the latter is blind to
the hint. In order to frighten the dog away
Baker fires his gun. Intentionally at the ground,
but wounds the animal. Baker then rides ou and
the dog limps painfully back to the tree to guard
the saddlebags. Not until Baker reaches the mills
is he aware of his loss. Then turning bis horse
and followed by the mill owner, he returns to
the tree, where they find the wounded 11..^. still
on guard. "Old Fidelity," It Is needless t.i say,
is nursed back to health and given a h'tiic- for
life.
AT THE STROKE OF TWEL'TE (Nov. 24).—
Stopping a runaway, Tom, a newsboy, saves Mar-
cella Cooper, the five-year old daughter of a
wealthy contractor and for his tiraver.v is rewarded
with a position In Cooper's office. Twenty years
later Tom, who has made a careful study of the
business. Is given an opportunity to 'ibtain a
position of trust with the company. The com-
pany has a big government contract, the plans
of which are In the hands of the chief draftsman,
wlio. It Is believed, Is the only man who can
successfully make them up. He. however. Is suf-
fering with fatal heart disease and on the day In
which the plans are supposed to be completed, be
dies. Cooper thinks the contract is lost, but Tom
begs an opportunity to work on the plans and
told that he has but eight hours to have the
plans ready he locks himself In his rcxiin .ilid goes
to work. At midnight, just as Cooper has given
up all hope. Tom, breathless after a lone run,
enters the room and hands the plans over to the
government officials. An hour later it Is learned
that the company has won the contract and Tom
is rewarded with the position of chief draftsman.
THE DESERT CLAIM (Nov. 25).— .lim lee. an
old prospector, after some years working a rather
meagre claim In the desert, strikes a great vein
of gold. Staking his claim. Jim takes specimens
of the ore to town and shows them to various of
bis friends at Bud Riley's saloon. Two new pros--
pectors plot to get the claim and after getting JIra
drunk they learn of the location of the mine. The
next day Jim returns to the claim and becomes
suspicious when be sees the two prospectors loit-
ering near. That night he wads up his blankets
to make it appear he is In bed and waits outside.
One of the prospectors soon comes on the scene
and fires into the tent at what he supposes is
Lee. Lee overpowers the two men and tying them
together turns them loose in the desert. They are
nearly dead with thirst when Lee relents and
turning them loose orders them out of the country.
SELIG.
THE CONVERT OF SAN CLEMENTE (Nov. 20) |
— The Indians of the Channel Islands were con-
verted and brought into the fold by two of the
Franciscan Fathers. This picture shows not only
the physical fortitude of the good Father Baltasar,
but the terrible teqjptation he underwent and over-
came. Accompanied onl.v b.v one monk. Father
Jaime, he landed upon San Clemente Island. The
savages attacked them and Father Baltasar fell.
struck by an arrow. Father Jaime, thinking him
dead, fled back to the boat and made his escape. <
Baltasar's life was saved by a young Indian
maiden.
A .year passed, and no boat or sign of life ap-
peared in those unfrequented waters. Father Bal-
tasar had taught Nenetzin to speak Spanish, and
she was now a Christian. But one thing she
could not understand, his priestly vows, and she
loved him and showed her love all too plainly.
Torn by gratitude and natural affection, and un-
able to explain to Nenetzin the nature of his re-
ligious responsibilities Baltasar was heavily
tempted. But at his weakest moment a vision
was vouchsafed him in which he saw himself dy-
ing gloriously for God. Henceforward he was
enabled to resist the pleadings of the poor Indian
girl. His prayers were answered by the apjiroach
of a fishing boat In which he embarked.
THE NIGHT HERDER (Nov. 21).- Much
trouble witli horse thieves, causes Colonel Hardy
to install a night herder, which position Is ably
filled by Dick Turner, friend of Hardy and sweet-
heart of his daughter Kate. Dick departs for his
night's vigil, and the other cowbo.vs gather in the
mess for supper. Pete comes in and persuades
young Dan. a reckless fellow, to steal the horses.
Toy, the Chinese cook, spills some coffee on one
of the boys, who pulls his gun, and fires at the
Celestial's feet, and in a fright he rushes to
the barn — where Pete and Dan are formulating
their plans. He Is discovered and the rustlers
tie him to a tree. Dick does not notice the ap-
proach of the men until It Is too late, and when
he tries to draw his gun. is shot in the arm. while
the rustlers drive his herd away. The next day,
Kate finds the CHiInaman, who explains the situ-
ation. Colonel Hardy orders the cowboys to go
after the rustlers. Kate goes also.
In the meantime Dick, being faint and weak,
loses consciousness. He is discovered and they
leave Kate with Dick, Pete and Dan. still en-
camped from the night before, are forced to leave,
attemp to escape, are captured and given their
just deserts. Kate succeeds In getting Dick home,
and while convalescing, his betrothment to Kate
is announcd.
BLACKBEARD (Nov. 83).- The town of Martin-
ique is attacked, sacked, and Governor Gonzales
and bis soldiers are captured by the aefarion»
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Bla<kli'nrd and lils pirate band. The Oovernor, lila
wife anil lier friends are all taken to the pirate
Bhl|>. The Governor \f maile to walk the plank
before IiIm liorrliled wife, but hlH rescue comes
unexpectedly at the hands of Conchlta, his wife's
maid, who Krusps n knife from n pirate, dives
overlioard, cuts the (iovernor's luiiids. and Ixith
swim aw'.iy. They succeed in reachlnc land, wliere
some kind fishermen recoRnize tiie Oovernor and
take hlui and ills companion to their cotin^re. But
on lioard the ship the prisoners are hustled into
the bohl. tied to tlie rings, and Iilackl>e;ird pre-
pares to suffocate them with sulphur. Tie flsh-
ermen have sighted an English niau-o'-war, and
they hasten to the Governor who Iwards the ves-
sel, and after explaining his predicament, the
commander of the vessel orders tlie deck cleared
for battle. But the pirate vessel has likewise
sighted tlie British inan-o'-war, and prepares for
action. Blackbeard orders tlie sulphur to be lighted,
and then leaves to superintend preparations on
deck. A shot pierces the side of the vessel, allow-
ing the welcome air In to somewhat revive the
prisoners. Uight Is might, and the idrale is
boarded by tlie English sailors and the pirates put
to rout. Blackbeard and his ringleaders are hung
at the yardarms of his own vessel.
GETTING MARRIED {Nov. 24).— Sally Fcath-
erstone is engaged to Lorlng Jones, a young art-
ist, rier fatlier objects, having otlier plans for bis
daughter. The young lady pays no attention to
this paternal opfiositlon, and she and I.oring
arrange to have the young Rev. Reed, an old
College chum, perform the ceremony in Jones'
studio. I.orlng's next door neighbor, a modiste
also having tlie name of Jones, purchases a ward-
robe which is delivered by mistake at the studh).
Father Featherstoire follows the young people to
the studio and Sally takes refuge in the ward-
robe. Willie Father Featherstoiie is searching for
his daughter, tiie furniture men call and transfer
the wardrobe iwlih Sally still inside) to Its right-
ful owner. Later Loring and Ills friend crawl
through tlie skylight next door and there the
young couple are married while tlie irate tatlier
■torms to his heart's deliglit in the sutdio.
IN JAPAN (Nov, 24). — .\nother interesting edu-
cational sul)ject showing some of the games and
pastimes of our Oriental neighbors.
friends will be endangered, is swayed between love
and duty, and flnally yields to the former. He
stamps out the fuse and tlie plot Is a failure.
BIOGRAPH.
TItE MISER'S HEART (Nov, 20),— An old miser
living in an east side tenement, forms quite an
attachment for a little child in the same house.
The old miser is reputed to keep a large amount
of money in a safe in ills room, and a couple of
crooks decide to take a chance to get if. They
enter his room by way of the fire-escape, and ty-
ing him to a chair, try to force iiim to tell the
combination of his sate. The little child happens
In the room, and to further compel him, they sus-
pend the child out of the window on a rope,
threatening to let her drop if he does not giv«
the combination, A tramp sees the child hanging
from' the window and hastens to the police station
for bid.' On his way he passes a baker boy from
whom he stole a bag of rolls, and the boy, follow-
ing, has him locked up without giving him a
chance to explain the object of his errand. The
captain, however, consents to hear the tramp out,
*»d , Sends a quartette of incredulous policemen,
who receive a shock when they find the truth of
the tramp's story. The child Is saved and the
ervoKs taken into custody.
RESOURCTEFUL LOVERS (Nov. 23).— The old
cehmist's assitant discovers tiie lacking ingredient
In the combination »f a deadly poison. One drop
of this liquid meaiis death y«ithin ten minutes.
To reward him, tiie old man promises him the hand
of his only daughter. But the daughter objects.
for her heart is aljeady given to another. To win
their point the .voung lover pretends to have drunk
some of the poison. Hence, as he Is expected to
live but a few minutes, the old man consents to
his marrying the girl. ■^Mien he learns the truth,
he decides to make the best of the bargain.
HER MOTHER INTERFERES (Nov. 23) Mr.
Jack Is married now and so good-bye to his bachelor
friends, but they promise to stand by liim just
the same should he need their aid or svmpathv.
Mrs. Jack's mother warns the young wife to in-
sist upon having their own way and if hubby
kicks, faints or do something to plav upon his
s.vnipathy. The scheme works until hubbr gets
wise itnd then— well, mother Is called to "handle
the recalcitrant spouse. Jack goes to the club
and his old friend helps him out of the trouble in
a most unique manner.
KALEM.
DAN, THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER (Nov. 20).—
Alice rescues from tlie water, Mii-hael. an old
miser, who tells her as slie helps him home that
her kindness will be remembered in a way she
little realizes. Dan, the lighthouse keeper, a sweet-
heart of Alice, goes with her to her father and
asks for her hand In marriage. The father, a
retired sea captain, tell.s Dan "When you quit
drinking and can show me one tliousand dollars
you can have her." Pete, who Is In love with
Alice, determines to use Dan's weakness to his
own advantage, believing If he can keep Dan
drinking Alice will soon become disgusted and
throw bim over. Inducing Dan to visit the village
dram shop Pete succeeds in sending him home two
hours later very much under the weather. The
same day the lighthouse Inspector while making
his rounds sees Dan's condition and promptly dis-
charges him. In the meantime, the aged miser
who lias becohie dangerously 111 through his recent
experience, tells the doctor when he Is dead to
give Ills money to the young girl who has been
kind to him. "The next niglit Pete, who has learned
of the miser's horde, persuades Dan while In
more or less of ah irresponsible condition, to go
with him to get the gold. Alice, wlio has seen
the meeting and suspects mischief, follows and
enters the miser's hut just aften Dan's arrival
and is confronted by tlie doctor, wiio tells them
the miser lias jnst died and left his money to
Alice. Dan, awakened to the realization of his
unfortunate position, falls on his knees and begs
Alice's forgiveness.
HO'W TEXAS GOT LEFT (Nov. 22).— Texas,
a wild and woolly Western cowboy, but a born
flirt, imagines he Is In love with Emily Hardy, the
ranch owner's daughter. He proposes marriage and
Is accepted. Emily tells Jim, one of her father's
cowboys, of her engagement to Texas and is much
surprises tliat she is not heartily congratulated.
She is not aware that Jim Is very much in love
with her himself and further does not realize that
she honestly cares more for him than she does for
the big husky cowboy, Texas, who has carried her
heart by storm. Emily's father is very much dis-
appointed tliat she has elected to marry Texas,
as he had hoped she would fall In love with and
marry Jim. whom he considers staunch and re-
liable, and one to whom he can safely leave the
care of the ranch should Emily become an orphan.
Dell Wear, the foreman's sister, comes to visit
the ranch and meets Texas. Tliis conceited cow-
boy believes he can make a hit with the charming
miss and starts a desperate flirtation, but Emily
has something to say. Quickly recognizing the
worfhlessness of Texas she better understands the
true worth of Jim and when, Dell leaves the ranch
after her visit Is ended, and Jim has proven his
ability as a successful rival, Texas murmurs,
"Stung!"
THE TEMPTATION OF ioDNEY VANE (Nov.
24). — Rodney Vane, foreman of the Staire vineyard.
Is in love with Millie Waine. Rodney has a rival
In the per.son of Cla.vton White, an Internal Rev-
enue gauger. Jack St.aire brings his fiancee to
visit his parents at tSe Staire vineyard. While
wandering through the vineyard young Staire meets
Millie, whose prfetty face attracts his attention.
This causes Rodney a pang of jealousy. This feel-
ing Is enhanced by remarks made by the revenue
man. His Insinuaflonsr 'are so strong that Rodney
refuses to listen to him and knocks him down.
, That night White goe^ to Rodney and tells him
that Millie Is visiting at young Staire's house and
Rodney is prevailed upon to Investigate for him-
self. Seeing two shadows on the window shade
Rodney believes all White has told him. The
next day Rodney shows young Staire over the
wine vats. Staife slips and falls into an empty
vat. Jealousy tempts Rodney to fill the vat with
wine and drown ^taire. His better nature triumps
and young Stairg Is rescued. Rodney, believing
he has no chance to retain. Millie's love, decides
to leave, but as ie Is abont to take his departure
explanations take place' and the lovers are reunited.
father, Lyman and a companion offer their assist-
ance, and the three proceed to the castle, dis-
guised as minstrels. There, after entertaining the
company, they cleverly provoke a brawl. In the
confusion they obtain the key to the dungeon and
effect the rescue. Fatlier and daughter are united,
and the two gallant friends take their leave and
go in search of new adventures.
CAVE HOMES IN THE CANARY ISLES (Nov.
25). — Showing the crude dwellings and customs
of the Troglodytes, the ancient li>babltant8 of the
Islands.
ECLIPSE.
GUY FA-WHES— OR THE GUNPOWDER PLOT
(Nov. 221. — Several noblemen of England, incensed
agalnit. Parliament for passing strict laws con-
cerning all religious meetings, plot to destroy it.
Under the leadership of Gatcsby. tliey rent a
certain dwelling from which they can tunnel to
tKe cellar of the House of Parliament. Bringing
In a quantity of powder to the proper place tlie.v
complete tlieir plans of destruction by selecting
Guy Kawkes to liglit the fuse.
Fawkes, knowing that bis- sweetheart -and -her-
GAUMONT.
THE SEALED CONFESSION (Nov. 21).— An ab-
sorbing story of two rivals. Harry Belmont and
George Elkins. who wish to marry the daughter
of a rich banker. The climax is reached when a
sealed confession of guilt IS revealed In time to
save the girl from making a grave mistake In
her choice.
A STONE QUARRY IN SAXONY (Nov. 21).—
Interesting views of the quarries, showing how the
stone is wrested Trom the bills and transported for
sliipment.
THE ESCAPE FROM THE DUNGEON (Nov. 25).
— While taking liis wine at a wayside Inn, Cap-
tain l.ynian invites a stranger to drink with liim.
but the invitation being refused, he challenges him
to a duel. During the encounter he learns that
the stranger is a woman, tlie daughter of Hugo
Salan, who lies confined in i dungeon at Brissac's
Castle. - *
- - ftearmg tbat ■ she Is on her way to free her
LUBIN.
MY BROTHER AG08TIN0 (Nov. 20).— Tomaslno
was a splendid waiter In a popular Italian res-
taurant. His earnings were not large, but they
were sufficient to support a cozy and happy little
home. But Tomaslno grew III. The doctors looked
at hjra and shook their heads. He was too sick
to work and probably would not live long.
He talked over the situation with big little wife,
Rosiana. Instead of despairing, she bravely
cheered him up. She thought over the situation
and flnally she had an Inspiration. She dressed
up In men's clothes and presented herself at the
restaurant as Agostlno. brother of Tomaslno. Thus
she did her husband's work and made money to
live and to buy medicine.
Now Rosa, a dancer, having left her lazy good-
for-nothing liusband met the supposed Agostlno
and fell madly In love. Rosa's husband discovered
her Infatuation and, filled with true Sicilian jeal-
ousy, determined to cut his rival to pieces.
Everything was ready for a real tragedy, when
It was averted in a strange and surprising man-
ner, which must be seen to be appreciated, and
the whole thrilling plot conies to a happy ending.
THE RANCH MAN'S DAUGHTER (Nov. 22).—
Jose, a young Mexican, tiring of domestic ties,
abandoned his wife and child and journeyed to
the ranch of John Gibson, where he secured em-
plo.vment. Gibson's daughter. Rose, was in love
with Sam Xorris. a cowboy. Gibson, learning of
It. made Sam foreman as a sort of prenuptlal
present. Mason, the ex-foreman, then managed to
make some trouble for Sam.
Jose tried to become friendly with Rose and she
Innocently talked to him as slie would to any other
of ber father's employees. One day be came to
the house and when Rose demanded what he
wanted he said he wanted to see her father.
Rose went to find iilm and while she was absent,
Jose picked up one of her photographs and put
it In his pocket. Later he exhibited the photo-
graph In a saloon where Sam happened to be
present, stating that the girl had given It to him.
A quarrel between the two men was prevented by
the others. As Jose was leaving the saloon he was
seen by his wife, who had traced him to this place.
When the Mexican arrived home he was astounded
to meet his wife. In the course of their Inter-
view there was a knock at the door. Jose's wife
hid herself and when the door was opened Jose
found It was Sam who had knocked. Sam covered
the Mexican with his revolver and demanded Rose'a
photograph. Jose taunted him with cowardice for
using a gun ot» an unarmed man. Sam then threw
his gun on the table and forced the Mexican toi
give up the photograph, after which he left tbe
house, but forgot his gun.
Jose's wife from her place of concealment hear4
all her husband's perfidy and ber Spanish blood
was roused. A both quarrel ensued between htis-
band and wife, during which she picked up the_
gun on the table and killed him. Then she fled,"
but dropped exhausted near the ranch bouse,
where Rose came to ber assistance.
The next morning the Mexican's body and Sam's
gun were found. All circumstances Indicated that
Sam had committed tbe murder. The cowl)oys
started a lynching party, word of which camo '
to Mr. Gibson. .Tose's wife, hearing that the man '
accused of the murder was tbe lover of her bene* '
factress. confessed her own guilt and then there
was a quick rescue of Sam.
A BLIND DECEPTION (Nov. 23).— Robert Nel-
son, a wealthy .voung bachelor and very fond of
children, was playing with two of his little friends
one day. In a spirit of fun he consented to ride
down hill in their pnshmoblle. T'nfortnnately. the
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her way to apply for a position as nnrse to ■
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mediately concluded that he was the blind man.
She also concluded that tbe c' ild'en were making
sport of him and she propmptly became bis cbam-
plon. telling him that she had come In answer
to his advertisement. Robert was so charmed with
ber that he decided to carry throueh the deception.
One day Ellen discovered the blind (?) patient
reading. She told Robert her opinion of him and
then left the house. Robert felt wretchedly lonely
In the days that followed.
One day his two little companions brought a gnn
to him which wjis out of order. While Robert
was trying to fix It It exploded. The boys ran
away and brought Ellen. I-ater an operation was
performed, but It was Impossible to reatore Hob-
ert's sight. He was blind for life. Then Ellen
was brought to a realization of her love for him
and tbe picture ends In a happy reconcIllatioB. .
A.
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HIS BROTHERS DOUBLE (Nov. 25).— liob and
Jark JIuTiitmi wiTf •-.Mnily ullkc in |mm60u, but
«julle dllTeieut in clianntt-r. Huh wii« u two-faced
deri-ivei aud Jmk was blK-bi-flilrd and generous.
Kob feliile a $li>u bill from bis lallior's desk aud
Jack WHS ail ni^ed of Ibe tliefi. .Now Jark knew
tbat Kob bad taken tlie uioney, but instead of tell-
ing ou biiu. be went lo liU um-le. e\iilaln.-d Ibe
aflTair and idanued a unique way to punlsb Uub.
He >eeurrd iloilies exacUy ma tilling Hobs and
then lujpersiinaied bis wayward brolber. acilnK in
rb away as to pni liob in enibairaNKJiig |ii>sltiou!>.
!• also paid court to Hob's sweelbeart, tJrare,
#boni be also loved. Wlien Ibe wcddini; day ar-
i»ed tbere was all kinds of a nilvup. Jack bad
■"Ob carried far info tbe country aud left tbere to
\r«lk back.
Meanwbile the boy's fallier bad learned Iliat
Bob WHS tlie tbief aud be hurried lu tlie place where
the neddinj: was about lo be performed, where be
denounced liic supposed Hob ( wlio was in reality
Jack>. About this time Bob arrived upon Ilie scene.
but was propniplly ibrown oiil, while the wedding
proceeded wiib Jack as the bridegroom.
VITAGRAPH.
HEROES OF THE MUTINY (Nov. 20).— Cerald
O'Uara. a young i.mcer in ilie .\nglii Inilian .\rmy.
is io love wiih bis Colonel's daughter. One day
he sees Harab, an Indian inercbanl. unmercifully
beating one of his servants, who has fallen be-
neath a heavy burden. Kimra. ilie servant, is
found to be very ill, and is ordered by the doctor
and the Colonel to tbe hospital.
When he lecovers, (herald lakes him into his
service. The regiment is sent up country to a
small furl. The Indian mutiny breaks out aud
the fori is surrounded and cut off. (Jerald volun-
teers to try and break Ibrough the lines and
Ivimra says that be will go with bim. They es-
cape from tbe fort disguised as beggars.
They return, however, and spy upon the camp
and learn of the plans of their enemies. Then
they steal a couple of bor.ses and dash forth on
their journey. After several adventures they reach
the camp of a British regiment and lead them
•"".ck to the fort In time to rescue the besieged,
nth is restored to Gerald's arms and the faitb-
II Kiinra praised and congratulated by all.
WISTARIA (Nov, 21).— Ed Forbes, an ambitious
' xiiig man. leaves his widowed mother's home.
■ biough Some means or other. Ed is made a prison-
e in liis new found land by a malignant person.
Tie young prisoner is set to work trimming the
wistaria vines growing around tlie warden's home.
As be siuells the flower (which is bis mother's
favorite onei he is reminded of her.
At night in his cell be writes to his mother,
tells her tliat be is Innncent and tbat he still
loves her. She Is touched by her .son's letter and
decides to journey to him. To raise enougli funds
she has to sell her treasures, which are bought,
unknown to her. by her faithful servant, who
afterwards returns them.
On the train she encounters a sickl.v lady with
a baby tbat cries incessantly.
Mrs. Forbes takes it, soon soothes it and ca-
res.se.s the mother. This kind act is witnessed by
Governor Coleman, who enters into a conversation
■with Mrs. Forbes. She tells the Governor every-
thing. Later be investigates the case and finds
that Ed Forbes is innocent. Tbe pardon is de-
livered by tbe executive's private secretary. Ed
and his mother are soon back in their home en-
joying the pleasures of it. she being enabled to
restore it by a generous donation from tbe Gov-
ernor.
IHE HALF-BREEDS DAUGHTER (Nov. 22),—
In Brand, a balf-lireed. lives a lonely life in a
t « with his one daughter, Nita. a girl of seven-
♦ 'tn. whom he idolizes. I.uke Lansing, a young
bier. s<?es tbe girl passing one day. and stop-
it for a drink of water, makes her arqualntauce.
Turn is suspicious of Luke, but cannot say too
uim-h. Lnke. through a friend, gets Tom an offer
of a week's work at some distance. Tom departs
and Luke persuades N'lta to elope with him.
Tom returns a week later to find his home
empty. He searol'.es everywhere, hut can find no
trace of her.
Meantime I.uke and his friend. Jake Bailey,
have gone up into the mountain country to search
for gold. Lnke is already weary of Nita and finds
her a hindrance. Jake brings news of a rich
strike in the mountains, wliere she would be a
drag ou them, and wliile she Is sleeping they
pack up their things and leave her. She wanders
back to her old home and dies in Tom's arms. He
swears vengeance on Luke, follows him for many
days, at last overtakes him. In fear Luke backs
away from his pursuer and topples over the preci-
pice. The half-breed lifts his hands in supplica-
tion to tbe Great Spirit, humbly acknowledging
tbe avecglnv' of bis wrong.
AN INNOCENT BURGLAR (Nov, 24),— Frank
Foster, with bis father and mother, lock up their
town house and go to the seaside. Wliile there.
Frank receives a note from his fiancee, Myra
Pope, asking him to stop In town for a night and
attend a game of bridge. Frank gets the key
of tbe town house from his father and determines
to riles there for the bridge game. He Is de-
tained at tbe office until late and upon arriving
at his home, finds tbat he has left the key at
tbe ofiSce. He has no time to return for It" and
so makes an entrance into tlie bouse through an
open window at the back of the residence. Ue
lays out his dress things and proceeds to take a
bath.
He is seen by the servants and the janitor op-
posite the bouse to enter aud they think he is a
liiirglar. They telephone for the iKillce. A ser-
geant and several men arrive and arrest Frank
for a burglar. He tires to explain, but they wlli
not listen. At last be gets llieui to telephone Mr.
Fope, and on bearing the news he and his daugii-
ler at once take a taxi and Mr. Pope, who is
well known, gives the iKilice "the wink." They
enter the taxi, tell the chauffeur to lake Frank
to the "lock up." Myra insists U|>on going with
them. Tbe chanlTeur, who has been iiosted, takes
tiiein lo the delayed bridge party.
THE LIFE BOAT (Nov, 2S), — Old Captain Bill
and ills wife have an only son, whom they Idolize.
He loses all his money at gambling and drinking,
and determines to do better in the city.
After a short absence he writes his people that
he has wcured a good position, is saving money,
and will be home bi-fore long, a year or two later
he arrives in town and on his way to his home,
passes tlie old saloon be used to patronize. He
cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He
falls in with a lot of bad fellows aud is robbed.
Ashamed to go home, he ships on Iioard a sailing
vessel. Just as it lias gotten out of the liarhor it
strikes a rock. The town-peojile are aroused. As
old Bill is the captain of a life-saving crew, he
is obliged to leave bis sick wife, whoss^ sickness
has been brought on through worry over her son.
Far out in the sea he picks up a drowning man.
who proves to be bis son. After resuscitating
bim (Captain Bill brings liim home. His mother
clasps bim lovingT.v in her arms.
EDISON.
LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY (Nov,
21). — A young man out of work Is attracted by
the Inited .States Army posters and after question-
ing the sergeant ou duty decides to enlist. He
is bronglit before the recruiting officer where,
after a preliminary examination, including read-
ing and writing, he is sent to tbe recruiting depot.
Arriving with a number of other recruits trom
various parts of tlie country, he undergoes the
final examination. Heart, lungs, eyes and ears
must be in perfect condition. His finger prints
are forwarded to Washington. Only after the
examination lias been safely passed is the oath of
allegiance administered. He is tauglit the drills,
manual of arms and tbe routine of army life.
Swimming, running, baseball, football, boxing, mo-
tion pictures, billiards, etc.. all these tend to break
the monotony of barrack life.
We follow our recruit to the coast artillery corps,
where the heavy guns in the service are shown at
target practice. The target, tbirt.v by sixty feet,
is towed about six miles to sea. The gun is
trained and a moment later, with a roar, tbe gun
is discharged. Tlie shell strikes the target, send-
ing the fragments several hundred feet in the air.
HOME (Nov. 24),— Mr. and Mrs. Carter, an old-
fashioned country couple, mourn the absence of
their only son from whom the.v have had no word
for several years. Thanksgiving Day is approach-
ing and tlie longing to see. her Ijoy prompts Mrs.
Carter to insert in a New York daily a "personal."
which reads: "My child, come home. Then it
will truly be Thanksgiving Day — Mother."
Tlie editor of tbe daily in going over tbe copy
fresh from the press, reads It first. He stops in
the midst of bis work and a vision of his home
and mother appears to bim. He resolves to spend
Thanksgiving, the first In many years, at his old
home. He goes to the street, tosses the paper into
the waiting auto before he realizes that he is
stepping into tbe wrong machine, then getting
into his own is driven to the station. Tbe owner
of the other machine gets In. finds the paper
and puts it into his pocket. He visits an actress
in her dressing room, and while waiting for her
to finish her act. begins to read the newspaper.
His eyes fall upon the personal and the appeal so
affects bim that he also decides to spend "Thanks-
giving with the old folks. The actress finds the
paper he has left, starts to read it and finds the
touching little paragraph. She, loo, has been
many years from home and decides to pay a
Thanksgiving visit. Rushing from the theater,
she is accosted by a newsboy, but not caring to
stop, bands him the newspaper and hurries on. He
promptly sells It again. A man buys it. goes to
bis club, begins to read and finds the paragraph.
He decides to go home and in his haste, tosses the
paper from tbe club window, where it lands at
tbe feet of tbe one for whom It was meant. Pen-
niless and cold be scans the "want" column, then
be sees mother's "personal." He decides to give
tip the city and go back to the farm. He beats
bis way on a freight train and arrives home. Jnst
as bis father and motlier are asking tbe blessing
before sitting down to their lonely Thanksgiving
dinner. He takes his place with bowed bead, to
be welcomed with open arms by both parents.
A PERILOUS RIDE (Nov, 25).— A capricious
girl was in love with Captain Lorraine, and know-
ing his fondness for her, she laid bim a wager of
a kiss to race her to the river, although she had
received Instructions from her father, the colonel
not to leave the fort. A moment he hesitates, but
flushed cheek and sparkling eyes win and they are
off. The river's edge Is reached aud the young
captain has won the wager. But from across the
river tbe warlike band of L'tes dashes toward them
and now it is a race, not for love, but for life.
The captain realizes that there is no chance (or
them both to escape, so signals the girl to ride
ou while in desperation be endeavors to hold the
Indians In check for a few moments in order that
slie may gain tbe fort in time. This slie eventually
does, but the young captain falls into the hands
of the Indians aud is talien to tbe camp. Imuud and
thrown Into the chief's tent. At night. White
.Swan, tlie chief's daughter, whom he has befriend-
ed, steals Into his tent aud manages his escai>e.
She arrives at tbe fort witli news of his escape,
but Is wounded. White Feather, the chief, comes
to tbe fort under a flag of truce, not knowing of
bis daughter's whereabouts, and demands the colo-
nel's daughter as his squaw. The colonel realizes
that time must be gained and tells him of bis
daughter's presence, but refuses to let the old
chief see her. The redmaii does not tieiieve the
colonel, and sends forth a cry for his White Swan.
He waits to hear her voice, but only silence falls
U|H)n tbe air, for death has stolen in anJ silenced
Willie Swan's voice forever. The Indian chief
believing the white man is deceiving him. turns to
the wiiiilo"- and draws bis liow to send forth the
arrow which wIQ signal tlie attack. Suddenly
tbe air is rent with pistol shots and distant sounds
of conflict — Captain Lorraine has arrived with re-
infiircemeiits.
THE BO'SUN'S WATCH (Nov. 22)— When the
good ship "Evening Star" docked. Pat McCann,
the boatswain, intended to go ashore immediately
after its ancliorage to marry Bedelia, but the
stern captain who commanded Pat. the bo'sun. to
kep|i watch over it. would not listen to his plead-
ings. To make matters worse, tbe captain when
gong ashore, discovered that Jack Stanley was
paying court to his daughter. He ordered her
locked up in the ship's cabin, and gave instructions
to Pat to see that she do?s not escape.
During her imprisonment. Mary writes a letter
to her sweetheart expressing her willingness to
elope with him. She entrusted the note with Pat,
to be delivered at the residence of Jack. Pat re-
fused, hut at last consented. Instead of doing
what be was told, he went directly to the home of
Bedelia. This is liis chance to he married, so
they started for the parsonage, where they were
astonished to meet May and Jack. .\s the minister
was in the act of tying their martial knot. Be-
delia and I'at took a seat and waited patiently.
During the suspense. Pat let May's undelivered
letter fall out of his pocket. Bedelia picked It up
and read the note. There was fire In her eyes.
She denounced Pat. As they were fighting the old
captain came unexpectedly in. When he saw Be-
delia. he recognized her as being bis old sweet-
heart. To cap tbe climax, Bedelia and the cap-
tain were married, leaving poor Pat to the cruel
world.
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A MASTER OF MILLIONS (Nov. 21).— A man
of dominating personality by exceptional ability
arose from the humble position of foreman of a
railroad section gang, to that of a millionaire, be-
fore whom most men bowed. He owed bis earl.v
start In life to tbe kindly favor of a railway presi-
dent, and when he became a master of millions
he graciously consented to keep this oflScial in his
position.
At a reception in the president's house the
millionaire met tbe daughter of his host, and de-
cided to marry her. Accustomed to the power of
wealth, he did not bother to court the girl. He
sent for the father and bluntly announced his de-
cision. When the perturl>ed father hesitated, the
millionaire, furious, threatened to ruin his one-
time benefactor unless the marriage was arranged
without delay. Tbe girl, to save her father, con-
sented to the loveless match, and again tbe million-
aire was convinced that nothing could withstand his
will.
Later, at his country estate, the millionaire gave
a house party. With others of his guests he
went hunting, became separated and finally lost.
When completely exhausted he saw a light shin-
ing in the woods: he dragged himself to it and
found refuge in the humble home of a poor hunter.
The hunter had a beautiful wife, to whom the
millionaire let his fancy lightly run. He told
her of his wealth, promised to provide for her and
was much astonished when she rejected his over-
tures. Roughly, he grabbed and kissed her, and
when the hunter returned be found his wife strag-
gling in the arms of the man whose life he bad
saved.
The hunter, aiming a gun at the millionaire's
heart, ordered him to leave the house. Then, with
his gun still leveled, he followed him through the
woods, the millionaire pleading cravenly for his
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lite. Tbey traversed the forest, and »t the edge
tlie liuuter pointed out tbe home of the millionaire
In the dlstaute; whereupon the man who tried
to wrong him plucked up heart, thauked bU guide
and offered him money.
The hunter looked at him somberly and in
Bllcnce, then knocked him down anil tbe last words
the millionaire heard as he staggered through the
woods were the farewell ones of the hunter— "Vou
cur."
It was the Brst rebuff he had experienced since
wealth came to him. He realized that there was
one thing and one man be could not buy. And
the grim face of tbe hunter and bla words
haunted him. , . ^ ..
Tbe girl came to blm at last and asked for her
freedom. lie tried to lell her that she roust keep
her promise or her father would be ruined, but
the face of the one man who had beaten him ap-
peared to him. and be found that he was powerless.
He gave her tbe freedom she asked and tried
to forget his bumlliatlon In hard work. His asso-
-clates found that be was more lenient and less
arrogant, and tbey wondered. For no one knew
the story of the poverty-stricken hunter who had
mastered the master of millions.
THE BASEBALL BUG (Nov. 24).— A little frog
who splashes Into a tiny puddle sometimes thinks
lie has created a commotion In the Atlantic Ocean.
A young clerk in a small town was like the little
frog, and local triumphs on an amateur baseball
team convinced him that he was really a wonder-
ful player, and far superior to the men In the big
leagues.
Glory came to blm, that Is to say, bis name was
a household word in the small village where he
lived, hut be got no money for it. More than
that, he neglected his regular work In a store,
and was In danger of being discharged. For he
though baseball, drank baseball and dreamed base-
ball. He was a nuisance to his friends and a trial
to his family, and his wife worried greatly as
to what the future would bring.
The wife had a distant cousin. Big Chief Bender,
the noted twlrler of the world champions, the
Philadelphia Athletics, and she decided to con-
fide her troubles to him. She figured that a man
who could pitch three out of the six past seasons'
games against the Giants, win two of them and
list the third by a fluke, must be resourceful
enough to help her. She Judged correctly, and
her appeal was not In vain.
To the conceited counter jumper came a letter
purporting to be signed by Connie Mack, explain-
ing that his fame had reached Philadelphia and
that Bender, Coombs (the pitcher who beat
Mathewson), Morgan, the wonderful spit ball ex-
pert, and "Rube" Oldring (the heavy-hitting out-
fielder who broke up a World's Series game with
a home run) were comlni to the country to learn
from the village champion bow to play baseball.
By this time tl\e little frog had swollen to
Buch a size that he really believed that the plea
for help was genuine. .So he gladly welcomed the
seasoned champions of the world and they studied
baseball together.
There was only one lesson. Then the little frog
went saddly home. He burned up his uniform,
his bat and the baseballs he bad. He returned
to bis regular work behind the counter and the
wife finds that he la cured of bis Infatuation.
church, whlrh turns out to be that of the minister
who was robbed. A call comes for tbe minister
from a dying man, who proves to be the thief.
He makes a confession before expiring, and the
clouds are removed from Jim Brown's life.
RELIANCE.
THE MOONSHINER (Nov. 15).— Barrett and
Harley arc young moonshiners. Harley's wife and
Barrett's sweetheart,' Rose Smith, want tbe men
to go to a picnic, but tbey are compelled to stay
at the still. The revenue officer Is on their trail
and runs across Barrett as he Is going to the
Tillage. Barrett loses his pursuer at the village
■tore by going out the back way. The girls de-
cide to go to the picnic alone. The revenue oflJcer
makes their acquaintance and they go with him
In a buggy. At the barn dance he gets Mrs.
Harley to drink with him and Is very attentive
to her. Rose mistrusts him and warns Mrs. Har-
ley, but the latter laughs at the suspicions, and
goes home with the officer. lie prevails upon her
to disclose the location of the still and joins bis
men. An attack is made on the moonshiners and
Barrett Is wounded, but escapes. Harley Is cap-
tured. Rose finds Barrett wounded but he refuses
her assistance, thinking she divulged the hiding
place of the still to the revenue officer. Mrs.
Harley, finding Rose falsely suspected, tells Bar-
rett the truth. He goes In search of Rose and
finds her In the woods, sobbing bitterly. He
clasps her In his arms and all Is forgiven.
THE INJTJSTICE OF MAN (Nov. 18).— A min-
ister walking along the street has his pocket
picked. In running away the thief knocks down
Jim Brown and the stolen wallet Is knocked out
of his band. Dazed, Brown arises and picks up the
wallet. He Is arrested as the thief, tried and
sentenced to the penitentiary. After serving his
term he tries to secure employment, but his prison
record prevents this. Even his own family lose
faith In him and turn away. In dtspair he de-
cides to commit suicide. He prepares for death
under a big tree, but Is Interrupted by a little
child who, unafraid, talks with the strange man
and asks him to help her with her Sunday school
lesson. The text Is "Thonch your sins be as scar-
let," etc.. and It aff "cts him strongly. The little
girl takes blm by the hand and leads him to the
BISON.
THE WINNING OF WONEGA (Nov. 14).— Won-
ega Is a very pretty Crow Indian girl with whom
Deer Track Is In love. Her decided aversion
angers him. One day while gathering herbs and
leaves for the medicine man, she falls from a
high rock Into the water. Her cries are heard by
Feathered Arrow, a Sioux warrior on a lone bunt-
ing trip In a canoe, who rescues her and carries
her to his tepee. Wonega's father sends Deer
Track to look her up, and he discovers her with
Feathered Arrow, who has won her heart. A
swift attack Is made on Feathered Arrow, and he
Is captured and condemned to death. Tbe Crows
break up camp and move on, leaving Feathered
Arrow to the tender mercies of bis rival, Deer
Track, who proceeds to torture his bound and help-
less prisoner. Wonega has been given to Deer
Track In marriage, and he has tied her to a tree.
She tugs desperately at her bonds and finally un-
loosens herself. Creeping up behind Deer Track,
she fells blm with a fagot and releases Feathered
Arrow. The lovers make their escape by canoe
to Feathered Arrow's village.
THE RANCHMAN'S MOTHER-IN-LAW (Nov.
17). — Jones, owner of tlie ranch, becomes tired
of the conduct of the drunken cook and makes a
l)et with the foreman that he can get a wife In
tlie city who Is a good cook. He wins the bet,
bringing home a very pretty girl. It turns out,
however, that she does not know the first thing
about preparing a meal, and her hubby is taken
sick with Indigestion. Wlfey, In tears, writes to
her mother to come and help her out. Jones has
a horror of mothers-in-law, and falling asleep has
a terrible dream. In which be Is slammed around
by the awful ogre of a mother-in-law. His cries
attract Mrs. Jones, who wakes him up. The
mother-in-law finally arrives and turns out to he
a sweet-faced old lady whose cooking Is a revela-
tion, and the enthusiastic cowlx)ys raise her on
their shoulders and give her three cheers.
AMBROSIO.
THE CONVICT'S SONG (Nov. 15),— This Is an
elaborately-staged drama, showing the reveries of a
convict as he looks hack upon the Incidents of
his imprisonment. It sliows him as a happy peas-
ant, tolling in the fields, waiting for the close of
day to meet the beautiful girl whom he loves
passionately. Then a rich man comes upon the
scene and takes the girl away as his wife to a
life of luxury. In a weird scene, in the darkness
of night, the peasant, with his countenance dis
torted by hate and a consuming desire for venge-
ance, stealthily makes his way to the rich man's
home and destroys them.
CHAMPION.
NATIONAL GUARDSMEN AND REGULARS AT
FORT RILEY, KANS, (Nov. 20).— The first and
second regiments of Kansas >tilltia arc noted
throughout the West as the crack regiments of
that Eectloi>, besides being distinguished for their
splendid and robust physique. The evoluilons of
this military body are carried out with a vim and
dash at times that are truly amazing.
To see their wonderful marksmanship In their
target practi.e practice drills, is to receive In-
formation at first band. But, of course, tbe
marching and counter-marching, the brilliant forma-
tions and drills which an occasion of this kind
shows forth. Is what must have the greatest appeal
to the masses. To add to tbe eflTectlveness of tbe
grand ensemble of this mobilization we have sev-
eral companies of United States troops; these
latter taking part in all tbe military manipula-
tions of field and barracks.
WHEN THE SHERIFF GOT HIS MAN (Nov.
22). — Music may have charms to soothe the sav-
age breast, but tbe uielting glance of a woman's
eye hath charms to do the rest: that is, all tbe
rest necessary to the capture of tbe savage, his
enslavement and so on; and so it happened that
Alice, the ranchman's daughter, caught and held
in durance vile tbe heart of the new sheriff, Ben
Humphries.
The parents of Alice liked Ben and were pleased
that be showed a preference for their daughter, but
Ben's desperate efforts at love-making caused them
the greatest amusement in the world. The girl
wasn't a flirt, but she certainly did lead Ben a
pace, and he danced to her every whim like a
trained bear in a circus ring. Finally he sends
her a note by a Chink telling her he must get an
answer from her to his numerous proposals, and he
fi.\es the place where, next day, she must meet
him with the precious assurance. Alice decides
to give In at last to Ben, for she loves him dearly,
so she repairs to the trysting place. But, alas!
he Is not tlicre.
At a dance given by her parents In her honor,
she fiirts desperately with a handsome rascal, out
of spite, and this man was Jack London, an
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still, she was nnciy "Itli Ben, and no explan-
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came along with the remnants of the note, which
cleared Ben and gladdened both in a bear-like
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LUX.
SAAS GRUND, A VILLAGE IN THE ALPS
(Nov. 17). — This is a little Alpine scenic of good
quality and great interest.
THE MYSTEHY OF BEAUFORT GRANGE (Nov.
17). — Mid the charming grounds of Beaufort
Grange, Helen and a party of friends engage in
the childish game of hide-and-seek. The game is
e.\citing and Helen seeks to hide herself in the
old castle. She hides in an old fireplace of the
customary massive proportions, when suddenly — as
If by some unseen hand — a secret door springs
open and a flight of stone steps are revealed,
thinking this to he a fine hiding place, the young
lady goes down the steps. Immediately the door
closes after her, and she Is entrapped in a dis-
mal dungeon. Time wears on and exhausted in
her efforts to attract attention, Helen falls into
a stupor. Meanwhile, her friends have searched
high and low and found no trace of her. The
affair develops into a serious mystery. The Duke
of Beaufort, owner of the Grange, becomes in-
terested and alarmed. With the aid of some old
maps of the Grange he searches for the lost girl.
By some chance he happens to also place his hand
upon the hidden spring — the door fllfes open, and
he penetrates into the gloomy dungeon, where he
finds the imprisoned Helen. Thus two people are
entrapped, for the door closes and defies all efforts
to burst it open. Things now become so serious
that a detective is engaged to unravel the puzzle,
lie goes Into the Grange and finds the Duke's
papers where he left them. By this manner he Is
able to locate the secret trap, for he reads In
the plans there once existed a secret entrance to
the dungeon. The secret is discovered, and the
Duke and Helen are released from their prison.
The Duke Is much impressed by the fortitude of
the brave girl and the affair ends up in an In-
teresting romance.
IMP.
FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (Nov. 20).—
It has to do with the love affair of an ensign
on a submarine boat and the daughter of a lieuten-
ant, his superior olficer. The scene is laid in the
I'. S. Xavy and a geniiine submarine boat was
placed at the disposal of the director in the film-
lug of the picture.
The young ensign loves the daughter of the
lieutenant and his love is returned. The lieuten-
ant has other aspirations and tells the youns man
to win his stripes before he will consider his suit.
The lover is not crestfallen as he is ambitious
and the girl Is willing to wait. .\ French army
officer also loves the girl hut. while he Is favored
by the father, the girl despises him.
The lieutenant receives a message from naval
headquarters commanding lilni to take charge of
the submarine boat on a cruise and to further in-
struct the euslgD in his duties. Prior to his
going abroad the ensign kindly shows the French-
man, his rival, over the boat. The villain, anx-
ious to avenge himself on the young man. steals
the valve handle off the mechanism which con-
trols the buoyancy arrangement when the boat is
submerged and carries it awa.v.
Tlie lieutenant boards the boat and she goes
on the educational cruise. There are many scenes
of the evolutions of the boat and she finally sinks
to the tiottom. The oflScers watch the gauge but
find themselves powerless to rise, owing to the
tampering with the mechanism. They are suf-
focating for the want of air and are doomed to
die like rats In a trap. Then the young ensign
shows his mettle. lie propose.s that his ship-
mates shoot hhn through the torpedo tube and
he will swim for a<lstance.
lie is shot through the tube, against the wishes
of the lieutenant, rises to the surface and swims
for It, summoning a submarine boat tender. The
boat Is anchored over the submerged craft and the
emergency expedient Is resorted to with success.
Air is pumped Into the receptacles and the vessel
arises and the crew Is saved through the heroism
of the young officer. The Frenchman is suspected
of the trickery and Is punished.
It is needless to chronicle that the enign made
good and the lieutenant removed all objections to
his marriage with his daughter. (Copyrighted 1911
by Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America.)
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY (Nov. 23).— Dan
Fuller, an honest mechanic, is the victim of cir-
cumstances. He is ill one day and the rent col-
lector, who Is an unprincipled masher, with in-
sinuating manners, calls and grossly insults his
wife, attacking her in a familiar manner. Dan
is aroused and rushing into the room administers
a beating to the rascal which results In a serious
injury.
Fuller Is arrested and, having no friends, is
convicted on a charge of felonious assault, the
mitigating circumstances not being considered.
He Is serving a sentence In the penitentiary
when he receives a letter Informing him he Is
the father of a child. Obsessed by the Injustice
of his incarceration and insane with a desire to
see his wife and child, he eludes the guards and
makes his escape from prison, exchanging garments
with a scarecrow.
He visits his home to find bis aged mother at
the bedside of the young wife. Without awakening
his wife he kisses her and the baby and returns
to prison and voluntarily gives himself up.
The facts connected with his conviction have
reached the governor, who has decided to pardon
him on Thanksgiving Day. When it is reported he
has escaped the oflicial reconsiders his intention
and Fuller is destined to serve his full sentence.
The daughter of the governor reads in a news-
pare that Fuller escaped to visit his wife and baby
and then returned to prison of his own volition
and the incident touches her heart. She implores
her father to be merciful and he relents.
Fuller is released from prison on Thanksgiving
Day. He returns home to find a bountiful Thanks-
Sivlng dinner provided by the daughter of the
governor and the corned beef and cabbage his
mother has prepared for the occasion Is laid aside.
The coming of the husband is unexpected by the
wife and there is a happy reunion witnessed by
the daughter of the chief executive, who looks
on approvingly. (Copyrighted 1911 by Independent
Moving Pictures (io. of America.)
ECLAIR.
LITTLE WILLY CHALLENGES JIM JACKSON
(Nov. 6). — Little Willie is asleep and in his dream
he sees the victory of Jim Jacksou over his white
rival. The emotion makes him fall out of his
bed. He shall be the avenger and be writes a
note challenging Jackson to' a fight, and signs
it •'Willie Whitehope."
The training commences, severe and implacable.
In the care of his trainer he submits to long runs,
gymnasium, boxing matches and sliower baths. M
last Jackson is announced. He arrives, followed
by a large escort. Willie waits firmly for him.
Just what happened Is best told in a great comedv
film.
LIFE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (Nov. 6).
— In the mysterious depths of the sea lives a world
unknown hitherto to us. This film shows us this
Intimate life — the vulgar lobster and the crab,
swimming amidst the rocks: some curious and
horrible fishes; the teniporar.v tenant of empty
shells; the sea spider; the Midas turtle and the
water caterpillars; the admirable Japanese fish —
all this wonderful world of the ocean's depths.
THE LEGEND OF THE EAGLE (Nov. 13).—
This film, enhanced by beautiful landscape where
the action runs, is of a remarkable quality. It
shows with perfection an emotional episode of
the wars of the First Empire, showing what strict
discipline was Imposed upon the army by Napoleon
I. He never pardoned a disobedience to his orders,
also, whoever was caught in a state of intoxica-
tion or lacked respect for women In the enemy's
country was shot Instantly.
The army has been going for a long while
through Austrian country. The sun was hot. the
soldiers tired. Grenadier Grldart is resting in
the garden of an ina. The wine was cool and
nice. He drinks more than necessar;'. Wine and
sun have intoxicated the grenadier, who goes to
his camp wobbling. Going through a field, Gridart
meets a young peasant woman who was coming
from the village. The wine makes him lose his
head and forget his orders. He wants to embrace
the woman. She defends herself. He is obstin-
ate and brutal. The htisband arrives and hits the
grenadier a blow on the bead which sends him
to the ground.
It is there that he was found by a caitteeD
woman. She picks him up, and tries by sapport-
Ing him to bring him to camp. The task Is diffi-
cult. He can hardly stand on his feet. Arriving
by a small bridge they stop. Unfortunately the
Emperor passes there and sees the bleeding grena-
dier, whom he questions. The soldier says he was
hit by a peasant, without cause. The Emperor
commands that the peasant be caugbt and put to
death.
Gridart, brought to camp. Is taken care of at
the ambulance. He is sot>er. He reflects. A
man is going to die unjustly by his fault. He has
remorse for his cowardice. His conscience of an
honest man revolts. He arises, has himself
brought before the Emperor, avows that he dis-
obeyed his orders, got Intoxicated and that the
peasant had hit him in defense of his wife. Dis-
cipline is inflexible. The grenadier is shot.
In the woods in a green road the grenadier lays,
his breast pierced by bullets. In a supreme
moment of admiration for his heroic loyalty the
Austrian peasant and his wife cover the unlucky
grenadier's body with flowers.
ECLAIR.
(Aiiurican Make.)
HANDS ACROSS THE SEA IN '76 (Nov. 21).—
On the old of July, 1775. at Cambridge. Washing-
ton took command of the Continental Army. Frank-
lin was dispatched to France for aid. Silas Deane,
his wife and daughter, were on the ground. Deane
and Franklin found enthusiastic allies in Count de
Rochambeau and Marquise de Lafa.vette. Through
their good influence, Vergennes, the Minister of
Foreign .\ffairs, was interested. Moutraville. Eng-
lish representative in the French court, and Ro-
chambeau were rivals for Grace Deane's band.
At an audience with King Louis XVI. when as-
sistance was refused, Lafayette and Rochambeau
offered tlieir services to the cause of American
liberty. Ships were equipped and soldiers armed
at their own expense, and the expedition started
out to the new world. Franklin and Deane re-
turned to their own country.
MontravlUe, dlsap|X)lnted at Grace Deane's de-
parture with her father, went back to England, re-
signed his office and secured a commission in the
army. Before he sailed, he met Charlotte Temple,
and persuaded her to elope with him.
Washington welcomed the arrival of Lafayette
and Rochambeau, who were given important 'com-
mands.
Rochambeau and Lafayette found time to visit
Grace Deane. Their visit was timely, as she and
her mother were alone and defenseless, and their
home was about to be searched for a secret mes-
senger. Moutraville was in charge of the searching
party. Lafayette and Rochambeau succeeded In
sending the messenger on his way.
The air was portentious with the rumors of war.
The colonists flocked to the side of Washington.
When Lafayette's men were struggling with a
heav.v cannon on a steep road. Farmer Brown un-
hitched his oxen from the plow and rushed to their
assistance.
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Wayne anil I.ufayette wore given command. I>9
refused, Imt afterward olianged liU mind and beaded
an Importunt force. Supiwrted by Lafayette, WaKb-
Ington lead the attack uii C'llutun at Monmoutb.
Clinton galantly returned the cbarge. Wasbiiigton
secures a glorious victory over Clinton at Mon-
moutb.
Tbe general rejoicing is suddenly checked by tbe
news of Benedict Arnold's treason at West Point.
Major Andre Is caught as a spy, wltiiin tbe .\merl-
can Hues, and a secret message Is found concealed
In his boot. He Is hanged as a spy, while Arnold
escapes.
Grace Ueane finds Charlotte Temple In a pitiable
state. A child Is born to iter and she Is In the
extremest jioverty. Miss Duane takes her home
and while she Is convalescing, fate sends Monira-
vllle their way. Ills perfidy was too much for
the youthful mother, so she died.
This all served to bring Grace Deane and Ro-
chaiubeau closer together. He vowed if chance
threw him In his way, to punish Montravllle as be
deserved.
Lafayette was stationed near Yorktown, where
be caused no end of trouble to Cornwallls, who
occupied the 'town.
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a quick maneuver, outwitted Clinton at New York,
and was well on his way for a concerted action
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tention. Cornwallis was in a state of seige. He
made a gallant charge against Wasliinglon In the
open, but was met with too forceful a resistance.
While the battle was raging, Rochambeau es-
pied Montravllle. These two engaged in hand to
hand combat. Rochambeau finally conquered.
Lafayette, wounded, retires to a block house for
protection. It is heavily attacked by the English.
Knowing he Is the prize tbe Kuglish are after, he
gatliers bis men around him and says, "Place,
a musket In my hands and place me before the
door, they will all fire on me, and while their guns
are empty, dash through- them and awa.<-." Re-
luctantly they obey. He falls at tbe first shot,
his comrades dash out to freedom. He Is Just
about to be captured, when Wasliington's victor-
ious troop dashes up and rescues him. The victory
Is complete. Cornwallis surrenders to Washing-
ton.
band. Thus, Bill Is finally reclaimed from untidi-
nes. much against bis will but much to bU
advantage.
Indian camp and find Nona tied to a post. After
killing several of the Indians and putting the
rest to dight, they rescue Nona and take ber to
tbe welcoming arms of tlie ranchman's household.
AMERICAN.
THE TEST (Nov. 20). — Ethel Dawson was fickle
as to whom she should accept as her life partner— •
Dick or Jack — so she asks the advice of her old
friend, the orange grower. He tells her to cut
an orange in half, giving each suitor a half and
to choose the one who, in a specified period, would
bring back both parts. It is agreeable to the boys
and Jack departs on a mission into the mountains
where lie is bound hand and foot by a- gang of
Dick's "bad men." Dick now returns to the girl
with the two halves. In the meantime Jack, who
has been extricated, rushes to tbe girl's home and
encounters Dick In front of the house, where a
fistic combat takes place. Jack finally subdues
his antagonist and Ethel soon learns who the
better one is.
THE MASTER OF THE VINEYAHD (Nov. 23).—
Jim Bradley, who has a fondness for drink, ac-
quires a little home through the work of his wife
and daughter. Kirk Winters, who admires Mildred
Bradley, purchases ber father's home when he
(Bradley) is in an intoxicated state. He shows
the deeds to Mrs. Bradley and tells her that un-
less Mildred becomes his wife he will turn them
out of the house. Rather than concede to Winter's
wishes they leave and subsequently are given
employment In the vineyard of George McLean,
who bestows courtesy upon them.
Kirk Winters learns from Mr. Bradley where
his wife and daughter are. He tries to make
trouble for them but they are protected by McLean,
who discharges a number of his employees who
assisted Winters.
At n saloon where Winters and his men have
planned to attack the McLeans is Mr. Bradley.
He overhears their plot, hurries to the McLean
home to Inform them of impending danger and
when Winters arrives and is about to shoot McLean,
Bradley Jumps in front of him and receives the
bullet. The murderer is led away by the now
sobered mob and the grief-stricken wife kneels
beside the body of ber husband.
JOLLY BILL OF THE ROLLICKING E (Nov.
27).— "Jolly Bill," of the "Rollicking R," couldn't
be tidy. So the boys of tbe Rollicking "R" Ranch
pulled out his shirt, "mussed" up his hair and
sent him off to propose to Miranda. But lol
Miranda wanted a man and seized at the chance.
They eloped and headed for 'Frisco. On their
return they were met by the cowpunchers, bent
on burling rice and shoes and Jokes and other
things. Here is the erstwhile-slovenly Bill and
hU new bride arrayed in the latest of Metropoli-
tan styles. There Is a general epidemic of faints
among the cowpunchers. The change is perma-
nent with Miranda, but poor Bill, released among
his kind, hurls vest and collar Into tbe discard
and, amid the exultant shouts of the cowbops.
comes into his own once more for five happy min-
utes. Then Miranda, carefully attired In the new
found "city duds," goes in search of Bill and,
finding him again in cowpuncher costume and
supremely happy, promptly gives chase, finally
capturing him and proving forever after that
Miranda knows tbe art of "hectoring" her hus-
POWERS.
. RIVALS (Nov. 21). — You may say what yon
please In defense of our good country cousins,
but they sure do have to l(X)k to the city man
to learii hosv to make love, and this picture proves
it. Of course. It is not tbe good old-fashioned way
they talk about, but then Is not all fair in love
and war? So It happens that when Si and Hiram
confide In citified Jack that they are rivals for
the hand of winsome Sue. that young gentleman
essays to help them. And he does help them — to
lose, for he loves her for himself. He assumes
to demonstrate to each of tbe rubes bow a gift
should be presented to a lady, and In so doing
he appropriates all the favor that goes with candy
and llowers that the rubes paid for to learn the
art of courtship. It finally comes down to a point
where' the best man in a scrap is to win, and
when they both appear after tlie fracas they both
win — a kiss. Jack wins the girl.
VIE'WS OF MONTSERRAT, ITALY (Nov, 21).—
A cooling, refreshing glimpse of some grand Ital-
ian peasant landscape, from a railroad that wends
Its perilous wa.v up the precipitous Incline. Occa-
sionally we stop for a view of a quaint old prayer
house, and occasionally. Just as If we begged tbe
engineer to stop so that we may longer admire
some particular view, we get a sweeping view
of tbe majestic mountalnland. Up bills, around
gorges, and through dark tunnels we go, until the
signs of Tillage life tell ns that the finest pact of
the trip Is over.
JUG 0* RUM (Nov. 25).— With the release of
this film tbe Jug of rum takes its place in history,
^ occupying without question the niche so long filled
' t>y that famous apple from the Garden of Eden.
As usual, the man Is innocent of all blame, for he
was a total abstainer, and as far as he was con-
cerned Aunt Maria could have been as militant
as she pleased In her determination to keep liquor
out- of the hands of her husband, her son, the
far|u -hands and every other man wlio crossed her
path. Even little Toodles, her granddaughter, had
learned that the stone Jug In tbe bay loft with
the woed "poison" painted across Its width was
good for' rheumatism, but young Henry didn't know
that. He was" growing lazy, It seemed to Aunty,
but the truth Is that be was deeply in love with
Helen. Hired man, though he was, bis heart was
deeply wounded by her Indifference, and at last
he decided to end It all. So he got a rope and
the jug marked "poison" and hied himself to tbe
elm tree. The hanging process, he found, was more
painful than he thought, so he took a deep draught
of the Jug. thep another, then still another, until
the contraband liquor rendered him helpless. And
it was just his fortune to be so found by Aunt
Maria, and that good soul promptly decided that
poor Henry was the real guilty part.v who had
been encouraging drinking round the farm. And
that same, poor, innocent Henry is promptly sub-
jected to the Keely cure in its most primitive
form — beneath tbe old farm pump.
SOLAX.
BABY NEEDS MEDICINE (Nov. 15).— Mr. Smith
has a gold mine for sale. Hj receives a letter
from his attorney stating he has found a p-'-ssIbie
purchaser in Robert il.^ore. president '-t :i veil-
known trust company and they will arrive in time
for luncheon. Mrs. Smith is worried, tbe baby
seeming to be ill, but refusing to take any medi-
cine. The attorney and the president of the Trust
Company arrive; the baby is worse and mother
rushes In begging father to make him take his medi-
cine. Mr. Smith explains to the two gentlemen,
who try to bribe the baby with money and candy
to take the medicine. Father arranges water in
one glass and medicine in another, which act baby
sees. While the men are busy talking baby
changes the position of the glasses and then tells
his father if he and the two gentlemen will drink
with him he will take his medicine. The three
men all drink from the glass containing the medi-
cine while baby drinks water. At luncheon one
after the other Is taken 111 while baby eats heartily.
Wliether Mr. Moore bought tbe gold mine is an
open question.
ONLY A SGUAW (Nov. 17).— Mary, a ranch-
man's little child, is gathering wild flowers in
the fields. She meets Nona, an Indian girl, and
gives ber a bunch of flowers. Nona Is greatly
pleased and gives Mary a string of beads. An
Indian, of the same tribe as Nona, tries to steal
a horse belonging to little Mary's father, but is
caught and given a severe beating. The Indian
sees the child and decides to get revenge by kid-
napping her. He watches his chance and when
she is playing alone he grabs her and takes her
to his camp. Nona recognizes her and by clever
strategy takes her away from the camp. Mary
Is missed at home and cowboys go In search for
her. They find Mary with Nona and thinking her
the one who had stolen the 'child, they treat her
very roughly and take little Mary home, where
she tells the whole story. The cowboys are then
sent to find the Indian squaw. They attack the
REX.
THE RETURN (Nov. 16).— Betty Blair Is to tbe
ranch manner born. Her father wishes her to go
to school and become a lady: she wants to be a
cowgirl, and is cowed at the prospect of leaving
brooks for books. It is finally decided to determine
her future on tbe throw of dice. She loses and
goes off to school.
Even school has its redeeming feature — vaca-
tion. She returns home to the ranch. While
there, Joe Keene, a gambler, a breaker of banks,
homes and hearts, attem|)ts to make love to her.
He Is Just about to kiss ber — she screams and
snatches his gun — and shoots! The man falls, and
thinking she has killed him. she calls her brother,
explains, and tbe two drag him to a cave and
leave him. With the shadow over ber soul, ahe
returns to school.
Slie meets a friend of her girl chum, Frank
Sterling. He looks Into ber e.ves. she looks Into
his — and in their depths they read tbe question
and the answer — tbe old, old tale of a man and
a maid.
Then Fate returns from her vacation, and re-
sumes weaving her eternal wel>. Frank tells Betty
he must go West. He has received a letter from
the sheriff of a small Western town, telling him
that a wayward brother, a black sheep who had
strayed away from the fold, had met with a dis-
aster that had made bis entire past a blank, and
was living under the name of — Joe Keene. And
Betty thinks the man he was to seek was dead!
The years told their secret; the ghost In tbe
closet walked out and proclaimed the truth. That
moment, some of Betty died.
A few days later she returned the ring with a
note telling him why it was lm|>ossible for her to
marry him. Ste goes back to tlie ranch.
Where comes Frank to see l.er. to pload with
her to change her course. Tbe nlsht Is the devirs
own, a night such as when the gods are vexed.
Betty and Frank are standing by the window,
battling with the giant shadow that had cast
Itself over their paths. The dour opens, the figure
of a man enters the room. A flash of lightning
illumlDes his face; the girl screams — screams as
once before she did when man would violate her
honor. There before them stands Joe Keene!
That scream! The mist lifted, the shadow disap-
peared, a light came to Joe Keene's mind and— be
remembered !
It might have beeiu Eate's Inexplicable way of
deciding Destiny. It might have been Fate's test
of love and youth, and their strength to combat
doubt and despair. And it might have been — a
good deal worse.
GREAT NORTHERN.
A RENDEZVOUS IN HYDE PARK (Nov. 18).—
Jack writes Mary a note asking her to meet him
at 3 o'clock in Hyde Park. Highly elated, Mary
asks her parents' permission to keep the appoint-
ment, but pater familias refuses consent. Lilv has
also an appointment with her lover at the same
place at the same time. The two concoct a plan
which in effect, amounts to the substitution of
each other's hats and Jackets, and hv this means
they are able to get out of the house. Their ab-
sence Is discovered, and their Irate parents proceed
to track them down. Meanwhile, their disguises
have led to endless confusion between the girls and
their lovefs, but eventtially matters have righted
themselves, and when tbe happy quartette are
discovered by their parents, the latter's ruflled
tempers are smoothed down, and tbe double event
soon occurs.
HIGH SCOTLAND (Nov. 18).— In this film we
are taken by the Scotch express to the heart of
tbe Highlands, and thence to High Scotland. We
pass through the beautiful scenery only to be found
In the land o'cakes. Salmon fishing, a trip on the
lochs, and mountain grandeur pass before the gase
in rapid succession, and the eye is charmed and
tbe vision delighted by views of wondrous water-
falls and beautiful cascades.
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Tbe old chief's peace of inind was soon cut
short. Spotted Eagle, bis favorite son, was taken
ill with fever, and although the medicine man had
done his best, the young brave grew steadily
worse and would have died, but for Dr. Roy Wal-
lace and Ben Allen, who had stopped to inquire
the way to the Kanljin Mine. There, tbe half-
breed, who acted as an interpreter, prevailed upon
Mad Bull to have tbe White Medicine Man treat
his son. So skeptical was the old chief, that Koy
and Ben were obliged to remain at the camp
until Spotted Eagle bad entirely recovered. Then
they would have departed, had not Chief Mad Bull
been stricken with the same disease. Koy agreed
to remain until he. too, bad recovered.
Once more the two friends prepared to leave,
when the half-breed appeared, to say that the old
chief required their presence. Hurrying to the
council, Roy was dumbfounded to have tbe Eagle
Feather bestowed upon him, and to hear Chief
Mad Bull declare that he was now entitled to
marry a chief's daughter, as they needed bis skill
as a White ^^edicine Man, and Kottona should be
bis squaw to keep him among them. At last,
prompted by Ben, poor Roy managed to stammer
his thanks, and — the .voung doctor handed Mad
Bull a picture of Mary, his little wife. To wed tthe
chief's daughter would be impossible.
Fairly beside himself, the Indian tore Mary's
picture to bits, and had not Ben interfered, the
conflict between Roy and old Mad Bull would cer-
tainly have proven fatal. As it was, the two
friends were thrown into their tepees to await the
morning sun, when Roy would be sacrificed to
their Getcbie Manitou, for after receiving tbe
Eagle Feather, the Pale Face had repaid their
great chief by not only refusing his daughter, but
attacking him as well.
Ere night, however, Ouesta. tbe girl's mother,
bad apprised Morning Plume of tbe intended sac-
rifice, and be, by sending a messenger to Mad
Bull, saying tbe whites were preparing to attack
them, drew the chief and his braves to their
camp. Instantly Morning Plume rushed in, re-
leased tbe two friends: then with Kottona and
Onesta, hurried to Big Moon's samp, where, after
sending the white men safely on their way, tbe
marriage of the lovers was celebrated.
MUTT AND JEFF AND THE UNLUCKY STAR
(Nov. 18). — Without ttie necessary coin \o jiay their
rent. Mutt and Jeff talie up their abode in a garret
littered with antique furniture. Being practiced
hunters, they start looking things over and under.
In a wasbstand reposes a sheriff's badge. Jeff gets
a sudden and brilliant inspiration. Wh.v not use
the old badge to satisfy tbe inner man. They can-
not eat the badge, but
Jeff blows into a swell restaurant; orders a fine
dinner; relishes it with great gusto: tbe garcon
brings him a fragrant cigar, and between puffs,
he gently waves his handkerchief. Mutt answers
the signal — he is a Pinkerton detective and wants
Jeff. Jeff is pinched and yanked out of tbe restau-
rant, the proprietor of which, fails to collect.
.\fter going some distance, tbe badge passes into
.Teff's possesion, and Mutt enters a beanery to get
his "fill." He does not get the same delicious
spread as Jeff's, an'd beef stew and pork and beans
is all he may feast upon. He chooses the stew
and soon finds himself pretty well stewed.
Jeff wanders slowly away and, being somewhat
sleepy, sits down in a convenient corner and jour-
neys to the land of nod. Mutt gives tbe signal,
but the "Pinkerton detective" does not respond.
Growing uneasy, he mounts the table and waves his
handkerchief most energetically. This brings forth
the "boss." and a few tough-looking waiters, who,
deaf to Mutt's explanations, as to how and when
the meal is to be paid, escort him into the kitchen
to wash dishes until bis hill is settled.
THAT KID FORK THE EAST (Nov. 18) Jim
Collins had decided to try his fortunes on a ranch:
so when he alighted from his private coach, which
by tbe railroad would have been termed an empty
freight car, the young man made straight for a
group of cowboys. Here, however, his appearance
created no end of amusement, and when he resented
some particularly insulting remark of Allen Blair's,
his chum. Big Pete Kelly, tbe bully of the ranch,
stepped forward and was using Jim as a puncbing-
bag, until their foreman, Fred Ainsle.v, appeared,
and not only put a stop to tbe unfair proceeding,
but admiring Jim's pluck, at once employed bim for
the ranch.
Here he soon became a favorite with the ranch-
man's daughter, Kitty, and as a consequence. Allen
and his chum lost no op|x>rtunliy to make the new
cowboy's life as miserat>Ie as possible. Allen, hav-
ing the support of Kitty's father, was determined
to marry the girl himself.
It was thus that matters stood when father and
daughter, accompanied by Allen and Pete, set out
for the village, and although they disregarded Jim's
warning that the Indians were now hostile, the
young man decided to follow at a distance and
see that no harm came to bis sweetheart.
From an adjoining peak, the Redskins had spied
the buck-board, and had so obstructed tbe trail
with brush, that the entire party alighted to assist
in its removal. Then no sooner were their backs
turned, than an Indian seized the horse's bridle,
while the others opened fire. At the first shot, the
ranchman fell, and .\llen and Pete, deaf to Kitty's
entreaties, turned and ran for their lives. Fortu-
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father and daughter behind a high boulder — from
whence, as long as the ammunition held out. he
could keep the Indians at a safe distance. How-
ever, Jim's riderles horse, which had returned to
the ranch, together with the knowledge that the
Redskins were on tbe warpath, and the shots, which
could be distinctly heard, caused tbe foreman and
bis men to put spurs to their horses and ride as
they had never ridden before, coming up just as
Jim's last cartridge was fired.
While bis bo.vs drove off the Indians, the foreman
hastened to the old ranchman, who although quite
severely wounded, was still lond In praise of his
daughter's wisdom in selecting Jim as her future
husband.
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THE OFFICE BOY'S DREAM (Nov. 20).— Willie
Wlukle, wUeii he left bis quiet liouie In tl;e country
lo seek his fortune Id the I!lg City, never thought
that his path would he crowned with thorns 1d-
stead of roses. Afler divers efforts, he Is tinnlly
ensconced as ofllce boy. The he»d of the firm la a
man who doi's not Impress Willie as amiable or
good tempered. Still there is some solace In thp
fact that he likes baseball. On the openini; day
of the recent series for the world's charaplon.shlp.
between the Giants and Athletics, the "boss" elects
to go to the game, but cruelly forgets to ask Willie
to accompany him. All that Is left for the boy
to do Is to remain lu the ofBce, nurse his disap-
pointment, and wait for the evening papers for
the final score. There is a box of cigars in the
desk. It belongs to the Ixiss. Willie helps him-
self to one and between pufTs. goes to the window,
watching the surging thousands on their way to the
Polo Grounds, where the game is to he played.
Willie Is tired, and with his legs stretched across
the desk, and his head far back In the chair, be
falls asleep. lie dreams. Everytblng is different
now.
lie is dressed in his best and is at the game. lie
has a seat alongside the "boss." who has taken
him there. They are rooting and cheering and
seemingly the best of friends. The game is over,
the pair enter an automobile and speed their way
to the home of the employer, where a steaming
hot dinner awaits them. What a change? Every-
body is glad to see Willie and the boss Is so proud
of him that he forthwith Introduces him to his
daughter. Cupid Is at work. The girl discovers
that Willie Is her ideal, and when the lad pro-
poses, he Is accepted on the spot. They are en-
gaged and soon the wedding bells begin to chime.
Here we see the youthful pair surrounded by guests,
dower girls and their happy parents. Then comes
the honeymoon. To the accompaniment of a shower
of rice and old shoes, the lovers are sent on their
way, and all is bliss and sunshine.
But now comes the rude awakening. Willie re-
ceives a severe tug about the neck, Is aroused from
Ills placid dream and confronts the boss, who has
returned for the tickets tor the game, which he
has left behind. Willie then gets "fired" and
again resumes bis search for a new job.
THE DIAMOND LOCKET (Nov. 24),— The Vans
belong to New York's wealthy set. They insert an
advertisement In one of the dailies for a governess,
and Kate Starr, a poor young girl, answers it.
She is engaged for the position and Intrenches her-
self into the heart of the Van's little daughter.
Kate Is loved by Tim Hogan, an honest Inspector
employed in the street cleaning department. Tim
one day comes to the rescue of a detective, who
is set upon by three crooks he tries to arrest while
in the act of robbing a drunken man. Tim and
the detective become firm friends and when Tim
finds the diamond locket in the street he promptly
shows It to his pal, who suggests in lieu of an
owner, to present It to his sweetheart, which Tim
does.
Kate wears the gift proudly around her neck.
It appears that the locket was lost by Mrs. Van
on her way home from a reception. When Mrs.
Van discovers the locket In Kate's possession, she
promptly accuses the governess of having stolen
It, and despite Kate's tsars and protestations of
innocence, the young girl is arrested and thrown
into prison. Of course, Tim comes to his sweet-
heart's aid. He brings his friend, the detective,
to court, who corroborates Tini's version of how
the locket was found and how Kate came to have it.
The Vans are bumbled, the judge adding to their
humiliation by scoring them for their hasty action.
. and winding up by telling them to be more careful
when accusing Innocent persons in the future.
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Exhibitors
Janesville, 'Wis. — The Majestic Theater will be
Improved.
Laporte, Ind.^ — The Etropal Theater Company will
erect a moving picture theater in this city.
Sockford, 111. — Henry Noben has purchased the
moving picture theater from Mr. Clark, at 106
West State Street.
Virginia, Minn. — The Lyric Theater Company Is
having plans prepared for the erection of a mov-
ing picture theater.
Chicago, m. — Max Cohen will erect a $9,000 mov-
ing picture theater at 114 North Franklin Street.
Virginia, Minn. — The Lyric Theater Company has
plans by Elerbe, Round & Sullivan, architects of
Duluth, for the erection of a theater.
Louisville, Ky. — A building permit was Issued by
the Building Inspector to the New Hippodrome
Company for the erection of a building which will
be occupied by a picture show, at the southeast
corner of Second and Market Streets. The building
will be a one-story brick strticture and will seat
S50 persons. The building will cost $10,000.
Wilmington, Del. — J. A. Bader & Co. are rosblog
work on the now moving picture theater on Market
Street, above .Seventh.
Bocheater, N. Y. — The Great Northern Manufac-
turing Company, capital $10').of*0. Incoriwralors,
George .\. Wood, Henry A. Wood and A. S. Knight.
Savannah, Ga. — The .Montgomery .Amusement Com-
pany will Improve the Odeon Moving Picture Thea-
ter.
Carbondale, 111. — Work was begun on the The-
aterorium in South West Street, whereby the seat-
ing capacity will be increased 20i) or more. The
property Is now owned by Messrs. Bentley &
Atkinson.
Augusta, Ga. — The Picture Plays Theater Co.,
owners of the lionlla and Madjeska Theaters, have
dosed the lease for the store now occupied by Syl-
vester In the 800 block, and the same will be re-
modeled Into a motion picture theater.
Clarksburg, W. Va. — John W. Dubois" new mov-
ing piiture theater, the Victoria, is now open.
Pittsburg, Pa. — The Van Guard Co. has been
granted a permit to erect a motion picture theater,
to cost $2,000, at Spring Garden Avenue and Areola
Street.
Middleburg, Pa. — The new Lyric Theater, on
Market Street, has been sold to George Motz.
Champaign, 111. — The Campus, Champaign's new-
est motion picture house, is now open under the
management of Charles D. Stevens.
Jamestown, N. Y. — The Grand Theater, at First
and Main Streets, is now open under the manage-
ment of Ed. Connelly. The theater has been beau-
tifully decorated and otherwise improved.
Troy, N. Y. — Gardner Hall has opened with mov-
ing pictures.
Red Bank, N. J. — The BIJou Moving Picture The-
ater, conducted recently by Patrick Hackett, has
closed.
Madison, N. J. — Edward F. Frenz will erect a
modern moving picture theater here. The build-
ing will be 3iJ X 85 feet, will be built of brick, and
will cost $6,000.
Kendallville, Ind. — Manager Du Wan, who has
been operating a picture show In the Boyer Opera
House, has opened a moving picture theater on
Main Street, which he has named the Colonial.
Marinette, Wis. — The Princess Theater is now
under the management of C. C. Knapp and R. G.
Tetro.
Towanda, Pa. — Frank Drislane has purchased from
E. F. Leahy and Charles H. Allen the Lyric Moving
Picture Theater.
Red Lion, Pa. — A new moving picture theater is
being built here opposite the Wallack House.
Hutchison, Kan. — Grover L. Hill, manager of the
Magic Theater, will open another moving picture
house at 204 North Main Street.
Clarkston, Wash. — Guy E. Smith has opened a
moving picture theater in this city.
Palmer, Mass. — The Elite Motion Picture Palace
has been sold to the Grand Amusement Co.
Canonsburg, Pa. — C. F. Ferguson, manager of
the Morgan Opera House in this city, will establish
another picture theater in Canonsburg. He has
leased, for a term of 25 years, the W. B. Houston
property, In Pike Street, and will erect a modem
theater.
Pittsburg, Pa. — The Charles Lockhart Estate will
remodel the building at 6,000 Penn Avenue, East
Liberty, into a moving picture theater.
Sioux Rapids, la. — H. H. Lane, of Cherokee, has
purchased the Y. M. C. A. building, and will open
it as a motion picture theater.
Dover, N. H. — The Clement Theater, on Broad-
way, has been leased by its former proprietor, Mr.
E. Clements, to the Blake Theatrical Co.
Wilmington, Del. — Work on the new motion pic-
ture theater, at Market, near Seventh Street, is
progressing rapidly.
Bluefield, W. Va. — The Bijou Theater has been
sold by Barrett & Lamheit. to Miss Ella K. Wlilte.
Colorado Springs, Colo. — This city is to have a
new $20,000 moving picture theater, to be com-
pleted within three months. The International
Realty Co. is back of the enterprise and the Colo-
rado Amusement Co. has taken a 10-year lease
upon the new theater. It is planned to make the
new house ornate and elaborate, both in exterior
and Interior. Upholstered orchestra chairs will fill
the auditorium. There will also be handsomely
furnished rest rooms and smoking apartments.
Salt Lake City, Utah, — At a cost of $75,000, a
new moving picture theater, which Is said will be
the largest of Its kind in the world. Is being creeled
on State Street, near Third, by Max Daniels, pro-
prietor of the Bungalow Theater. This new con-
slrucllon will be ready to throw open its doors
about January 1, 1912. and will measure 52 feet
X 235 feet. According to plans. It will, when com-
pleted, be able to accommodate 3,600 patrons.
Reading, Pa. — B. H. Zerr has been granted a
permit from the Building Inspector, to build a
one-story moving picture theater on the east side
of Schuylkill Avenue, between Greenwich and Oley
Streets, which wil cost $3.oriO.
I«uisville, Ky. — The Preston Theater Company
submitted to Building Inspector Tilford. plans for
a proposed motion-picture theater In Pnston Street,
near Camp. The structure will be of brick and will
cost approximately $10,00fi.
Cherokee, Iowa.. — The MIrat motion picture and
vaudeville house has again opened. It Is under the
management of Dale R. Goldlo. This gives Chero-
kee three motion picture houses and one theater.
Houston, Texas. — Messrs. Jackstm & McKlnnon,
who have been operating tie fniiiue picture show
for some time, sold this place of amusement to
Messrs. C. F. Fain and .M. S. Cayton, who will
continue the show under the name of the Happy
Hour Theater.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Fond du Lac Avenue will soon
have another moving picture theater. The build-
ing win be of concrete construction, costing $20,000.
at Twentieth Street, by the Atlas Theater Company.
Green Bay, Wis. — Edward Nelson has purchased
a picture machine and other apparatus for his pic-
ture theater.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Fond du Lac Avenue will soon
have another moving picture theater. The build-
ing will be of concrete construction, costing $20,000,
at Twentieth Street, for ti.e Atlas Theater Company.
Williamsport, Pa. — Plans are In preparation by
Magizner & Potter for the erection of a vaude-
ville and moving picture tl eater, at 139 Frankford
Avenue, for the Allegany .Suius-ment Company.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Messrs. Clark & Smith will
build a new moving picture theater at "19 Tenth
Street South, which will cost about $9,300, when
completed.
Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. — ^Thomas J. McGrath, who
has made such a good success of his moving picture
show here, has taken a sixyear lease on Lycetim
Hall In Tuckahoe. and will establish another pay-
ing picture theater.
Marinette, Wis. — Messrs. Duquaine & Kline, have
purchased the Lyric Theater from Mr. James Slgnor.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Two permits for moving picture
theaters were taken out here. The first is for a
$10,000 building at Thomas and Murray Avenues,
and will be built by D. J. Borum. The Crowley
Investment Company will expend $10,000 on Na-
tional Avenue, betwesn Thirtieth and Thirty-first
Avenues.
Freeport, 111. — Manager R. S. Hopper, of the
Lyric, has purchased a picture parlor at Forreston.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Thomas Trowbridge, of the
Milwaukee Journal, has purchased the Violet The-
ater, West Twenty-fourth and Vllet Streets. The
theater is absolutely fireproof and seats 500 people.
Sheboygan, Wis. — The T'nique Theater, owned by
the Jones & O'Brien Amusement Company of MII--
waukee, has been taken over by the Majestic The-
ater Company, which will hereafter conduct both
theaters.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Silver City Amusement
Company has filed an application for a permit to
erect a $10,00o moving picture theater at Twenty-
eighth and National .\venues.
Ashville, N. C. — The Grand Opera House, which
was leased by S. A. Lynch, has opened as a flrst-
class vaudeville and moving incture house.
Jersey City, N. J. — A UcenS^ for a new. moving
picture theater, to be erected at Thirty-eighth
Street and Broadway, Bayonne. by Frederick Wan-
delt, of Jersey City, has been ^granted by the city
council. •
Jacksonville, Fla. — C. R. Milllman has just leaseil
the Astor Theater and will ofeerate It as a high-
class picture palace.
New York City. — The Garden Theater, which has
been closed for several months, has reopened w'lh
moving pictures and vaudeville.
Pittsburgh, Penn. — Samuel Meals has secured a
contract to put up a $10,000 moving picture theater
on Beaver Avenue.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — .\ new moving picture theater
is belns planned to be built on Pearl Street, north-
west corner of Willoughby Street, for the I. )ew
Amusement Company.
Schaghticoke. N. Y. — The Odd Fellows' Hall here
Is being converted into a high-class moving picture
theater.
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BIOGRAFH.
Not. ' 2— A Victim of Circumstances (Com.).. 882
Not. 2 — Their first Divorce Case (Com.) 016
Not. 0— The Battle (Dr.) 1084
Not. 0— TLe Trail of Books (Dr.) 994
Not. 13 — Dooley's Scheme (Com.) 630
Not. 13— Won Through a Medium (Ck)m.) 407
Not. 16 — Through Darkeued Vales (Dr.) 999
Nov. 20 — The Miser's Heart (Dr.)
Nov. 23 — Resourceful Lovers (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 23 — Her Mother Intereferes (Com.)
EDISON,
Not. 3— The Girl and the Motor Boat (Dr.).. 1000
Nov. 4— Love and Hatred (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7— A Modern Cluderella ((>)m.) 1000
Nov. S — Logan's Babies (Ck)m.) 1000
Not. 10— TLe Black Arrow (Dr.) 1000
Not. 11— Willie Wise and His Motor Boat
(Com.) 650
Not. 11 — Icebergs Off the Coast of Labrador
(Sc.) 840
Not. 14 — Ludwlg from Germany (Com.) 1000
Not. l.'*— The Living Peach (Com.) 600
Not. 15— The Y. M. C. A., SlWer Bay, Lake
George, N. Y 400
Not. 17— The Ghost's Warning (Dr.) 1000
Nov. IS — The Story of the Indian Ledge (Dr.). 1000
Nov. 21— Life In the United Slates Army (Edu.)lOOO
Nov. 22— The Bo'sun's Watch (Com.) 1000
Nov. 24— Home (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2.>— A Perilous Bide (W. Dr.) 1000
ESSAMAY.
Not. 2— The Right John Smith (Com.) 364
Not. 2— Hi Feathertop at the Fair (Com.) 636
Not. 3— Bin Bumper's Bargain (Com.) lOOO
Not. 4 — The Outlaw Deputy (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7— He Fought for the U. S. A. (Dr.)... 1000
Not. 9 — Showing Uncle (Com.) 400
Not. 9— Gee Whiz (Com.) 600
Not. 10— The Empty Saddle (Dr.) 1000
Not. n— The Girl Back East (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 14 — Hubby's Scheme (Com.) 1000
Nov. 16 — President Taft at San Francisco
(Topical) 1000
Not. 17— The Point of View (Com.)
Not. 17 — Excess Baggage (Com.) 1000
Not. IS— The Cattle Bustler's Father (W. Dr.). 1000
Nov. 21— Too .Much Turkey (Com.) 1000
Nov. 23— Old Fidelity (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 24 — .\t the Stroke of Twelve (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2.J— The Desert Claim (W. Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT
Oct. 2SL— Fridolln (Dr.) B78
Oct. 2S— The Principality of Monaco (Sc.) 400
Oct. 31— The Widower (Dr.) 1020
Nov. 4 — The Jesting Princess (Dr.) 787
Not. 4 — Belgian Cavalry at Exercise (Military) 200
Not. 7— The Vagabond (Dr.) 623
Not. 7— a Trip On a Dirigible Balloon (Sc). 331
Not. 11— The Hour of Execution (Dr.) 787
Not. 11— Manresa, a Spanish Town (Sc.) 200
Not. 14 — Jlmmie and His Country Uncle (Com.) 820
Not. 14 — The Outskirts of Paris (Sc.) 164
Not. is — The Reckoning (Dr.) 876
Not. is — A Trip to Saxony (Sc.) 160
Nov. 21 — The Sealed Confession (Dr.) 900
Nov. 21 — A Stone Quarry in Saxony (Sc.) 75
Nov. 2') — The Escape from the Dungeon (Dr.).. 825
Nov. 25 — Cave Homes on the Canary Isles (Sc.) 180
KALEU.
Not. 1 — The Greatest of Engineering Feata
(Educational)
Not. 1— The Plot Against Bertie (C!om.)
Not. 3— The Price of Ambition (Dr.)
Not. e — The Luck of Reckless Reddy (Com.). 1000
Not. S — ^Whlte BraTe's Heritage (Dr.) 1000
Not. 10 — The Engineer's Daughter (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 13— When California Was Won (Dr.).. 1000
Not. 15— The Desert Well (Dr.) 1000
Not. 17— The Fishermaid of Ballydavid (Dr.). 1000
Nov. 211 — Dan. the Lighthouse Keeper (Dr.)..10()0
Nov. 22— How Texas Got Left (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 24 — The Temptation of Rodney Vane
(Dr.) 1000
LUBIN.
Not. 1— a Gay Time in New York City (Com.)lOOO
Not. 'J — One On Reno (Com. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 4— The Mexican (Com.) 1000
Nov. 6 — Auat Jane's I^egacy (Com.) 1000
Nov. 8— Who Owns the Baby (Com.) 1000
Not. 0— Jack's Umbrella (Com.) 1000
Nov. IJ— The House That Jack Built (Dr.)... 1000
Nov. 13— His Chorus Girl Wife (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 15 — Some Mother-ln-Law (Ck)m.) 1000
Nov. 16— A Newsboy's Luck (Dr.) 1000
.Nov. 18 — A Romance of the OU's (Dr.) 1000
.Nov. 2ii — .My Brother Agostlno (Dr.) I'wn
.Nov. 22 — The Raiichman's Daughter (Dr.) KXK*
Nov. 23— A Blind Deception ( Dr. ) 1000
.Nov. 25— Ills Brother's Double (Com.) 1000
HELIES.
Oct. 19— The Cross of Pearls (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 26— The Gypsy Bride (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2— Right or Wrong (Dr.) 860
Not.' 2 — Mexican as It Is Spoken (Com.) 690
Nov. 9 — The Spur of Necessity (Dr.) 1000
Not. 16— The Miser Miner (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Not. 23— .\n Oil Country Romance (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 30— The Reason Why (Com. ) 1000
ECUPSE.
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Oct. 18— Madeira. Portugal (Sc.) 385
Oct. 25 — A Woman's Slave (Dr.) 950
Not. 1— Trapped (Dr. ) 975
Not. 8 — An Eye for an Eye, or the Last Days
of King Henry III of France (Dr.). 1000
Not. 15— The Hindu Jewel Mystery (Dr.) 1015
Not. 22 — Guy Fawkes or the Gunpowder Plot
(Dr.) 1010
FATHE.
Not. 9 — Terms of the Will (Am. Dr.)
Nov. 9 — Review of the Paris Garrison (Military)
Nov. 10— The Bandit's Bride (Dr.) 738
Nov. 10— The Astls (Acrobatic) 236
Nov. 11— l.ove's Renunciation (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 13— Pathe's Weekly No. 46 (Topical) 1000
Nov. 15— a Brother in Arms (Dr.) 1000
Not. le— Western Postmistress (Dr.) 1000
Not. 18— The Reporter (Dr.) 990
Nov. 20 — Pathe's Weekly No. 47 (Topical) 1000
Nov. 22— A Pinch of Snuff (Com.) 680
Nov. 23 — Cowboy Life (Dr. ) 770
Nov. 24 — Two Daughters of Havana (Dr.) 600
Not. 25— The Lost Necklace (Dr.) 1000
C, G. P. C.
Not. 3— An Episode Under Henri III (Dr.)... 968
Not. 7 — Uncle's Money (Com.)
Not. 7 — Making Artlflcial Flowers (Ind.)
Not. 14 — The Birth of a Flower ( Educational ) . 345
Not. 14 — Vendetta (Dr.) 650
Not. 17— The Daughter of the Clown (Dr.)... 995
Nov. 21— Cain and Abel (Dr. ) 600
Nov. 21 — The Grouch Cure (Com.) 3P5
Nov. 22— The Bari Tribe (Egyptian Soudan
NJovelty) 310
Nov. 23 — The Kioday Equilibrists (Nov.) 210
Nov. 24 — Comic Games in Singapore (Nov.).. 3E.0
SELIG.
Not. 6— The Coquette (Dr.) 1000
Not. 7— Western Hearts (Dr.) 1000
Not. 9 — Old Billy (Dr.) 1000
Not. 10 — Lieut. Grey of the Confederacy (Dr.). 1000
Not. 13— In the Days of Gold (Dr.) 1000
Not. 14— The Bootlegger (Dr.) 1000
Not. 16 — The New Superintendent (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 17 — A Spanish Wooing (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 20 — The Convert of San Clemente (Dr.)..li,00
Nov. 21— The Night Herder (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 23— Blackbeard (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 24 — Getting Married ((3om.) 750
Nov. 24 — In Japan (Edu.) 2."0
VITAGRAPH.
Not. 1 — Southern Soldier's Sacrifice (Dr.) 1000
Not. 3 — The Gossip (Com.) 1000
Not. 4 — A Message From Beyond (Dr.) 1000
Not. 6 — Her Cowtjoy Lover (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 7 — Auld Lang Syne. 2 reels (Dr.) 2000
Nov. 8 — Arbutus (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 10 — Who's Who (Com.) 1000
Not. 11 — An .Aeroplane Elopement (Com. Dr.). 1000
Nov. 13— Suffer Little Children (Dr.) 1000
Not. 14 — The Girl and the Sheriff (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 15 — Their Charming Mamma (Com. Dr.). 1000
Not. 17— The Little Spy (Dr.) 1000
Not. is — Vltagraph Monthlv of Current ETents
(Top.) 1000
Nov. 20 — Heroes of the Mutiny (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 21 — Wistaria (Dr.l 1000
Nov. 22— The Half-breed's Danghter (Dr.)- 1000
Not. 2-1 — An Innocent Burglar (Com.) 1000
Not. 25— The Life Boat (Dr.) 1000
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tricity thorouglilv. Salary, $15. <W. D. M., care
Moving Picture World, New York City.
AT LIBEETY — Experienced moving picture man.
first-class operator or manager. Can lake full
charge. In the business Ince 1904. Operate all stand-
ard machines. Good repair man, plenty of Ideas,
sober and reliable. If vou have theater -for sale,
write. A. F. AFFELT, Box 322, Rex Theater, St.
Louis, Michigan.
AT LIBEETY — Manager, vaudeville and pictures,
experienced, married, sober, an actor, understands
music. Recentiv sold my theater. Address, MAN-
AGER, P. 0. Box 516, Little Falls. N. Y.
EXFEBIENCED moving picture operator, with
New York license, wishes position anywhere, at
moderate salary. .N. SCAVULLO. 242 East 117tU
St., New York City.
THEATERS FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — Moving Picture Theater, seating 350,
city of 301,000. Have four shows and desire to
sell one. New building, run only two weeks. If
you are looking for good Investment, write for
particulars. SA.M D. FREEDMAN, Sec. & Treas.,
Freedman Amusement Co., 623 North 8th Ave.,
Minneai>olis, Minn.
If personally Investigated, honestly represented.
Greater New York and suburban moving picture
theaters interests yon, write us for particalars.
Investments of $1,000 and up. RELIANCE EX-
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EftUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — Two hundred and fifty automatic,
self-rising chairs, for sale cheap. (Jood as new.
R. E. Jacobs, FIndlay, Ohio.
FOR SALE — Two H. & H. Reducers, 110 volts,
60 and 133 cycle. In fine condition. Used only
three months in Alrdome. HaTe no further use
for same. Ck)8t me $65 each. How much am I
offered? J. G. HORNBECK, Mosinee, Wis.
THEATER WAITTED.
■WILL BUY Moving Picture Theater in small city
of Middle West. W. S. PUTNAM, Wellington
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HELP WANTED.
WANTED — A developer with experience on the
Rack System, to take charge of developing room.
F. B. T., care Moving Picture World, New York
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WANTED — Experienced road solicitor. Salary,
$20. (X) and expenses to start with. State experi-
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who can make good. PROGRESSIVE FILM EX-
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MISCELLANEOUS.
SCENARIO WRITERS — Send me your scenarios.
I can sell them. No charge unless successful.
Send yours to-day, enclosing 25 cents (Stamps) to
cover mailing. J. MORRIS, Photoplay Broker,
1047 Bancroft St., New York City.
PHOTOPLAYS — How to write and where to sell.
25 cents. JACY DEANS PUB. CO., 32 East Third
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We furnish you the finest singers, bands and
orchestra music. Let Caruso sing for you or
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the stage. .\11 this is possible tiy means of our
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when we furnish the best from $5 to $10 a month?
Be the first to secure this wonderful InTention In
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for twenty-five cents. BREVITY AD SYSTEM,
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Oct. 20— Tbe Trail of tbe Eacalyptua (W. Dr.). 1000
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Nov. 2— TUe Water War (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 6— Tbe TUree Shell Game (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. fr— The. Mexican (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 13 — The Eastern Cowboy (W. Com.) 1000
Not. 16— Tbe Way of the West (Com.) 1000
Not. 20— The Test (Dr.) 1000
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Not. 27— Jolly BUI of tbe KolUcklng R (W.
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Oct. 118— Circumstantial Erldence (Dr.) 830
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Not. 8— The Moonshiner's Trail (Dr.) 950
Not. 13 — The Redemption of a Coward (Dr.).. 95i
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ECLAIR.
Oct. 16— A Lucky Change (Com.) 806
Oct. 16— Lake Garda (Scenic) 185
Oct. 23— Youth! "Queen of Heart*" (Com.).. 740
Oct. 23— Percy Gets Tired of the Theater
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Oct. 30— A Father's Heart (Dr.) 920
Not. 6 — Willie Challenges Jim Jackson (Com.)
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GREAT NORTHERN.
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Oct. 14 — Secret of the Underground Passage
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Oct. 28— The Vicissitudes of Fate (Dr.)
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Not. 4 — Through the South of France (Sc.)...
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Oct. 19 — The Aggressor (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 23— The Biting Business (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 26— The Waif (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 30— His Dress Shirt (Dr.) 800
Oct. 30— A Few Minutes With Steeple-Jack
Llndholm (Topical) 200
Not. 2— King, the Detective (Dr.) 1000
Not. 6 — Waiting at the Church (Com.) 1000
Not. 9 — Tbe Wife's Awakening (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 13— Tbe Fallln' Out (Dr.) 1000
Not. 16 — Breaking tbe SereDth CommaadmeDt
(Dr.) 1000
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.Nov. 23 — Executive Clemency (Dr.) 1000
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Oct. 20— Henpecked Bertie Goes Flshlnc (Ooim.) B14
Oct. 27— BUI, His Wife and the Water (Com.) 465
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Not. 10— Bill Taken for a Ghost (Com.) 426
Not. 10 — The DiTersions of a Nursemaid (Com.) 495
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(Sc.) 295
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Oct. 24— A Noble Red Mao (Dr.)
Oct. 27— An Indian Hero (Dr. )
Oct. 31— The Cattlemen's War (Dr.)
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Not. 7 — A Race for a Bride (Dr.)
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Oct. 21 — Foolshead Quarrels With His Sweet-
heart (Com.)
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Not. 11 — The Effect of a Racket (Com.)
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(Comedy)
Nov. 18 — The Life of Bees (Edn.)
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Dec. 10— The Ultimate End (Dr.)
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NESTOH.
Oct. 21 — Mutt and Jeff Join the Opera Co
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Oct. 25 — Lone BiU's Last Ride (Dr.)
Oct. 28 — Mutt and Jeff Discover a Wonderful
Remedy (Com. )
Oct. 28 — Dippy Advertises for a Pup (Com.)...
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Not, 4 — Mutt and Jeff and the Lady Stenog-
rapher (Com.)
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Nov. 8 — A True Westerner (Dr.) •.
Not. 11 — Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds
(Com.)
Not. 15 — The White Medicine Man (Dr.)
Not. 18 — Mutt and Jeff and the Unlucky Star
(Com.)
Not. 18— That Kid from the East (C!om.)
Nov. 20— His Vacation (Com.)
Nov. 22 — The Cowboy Pugilist (W. Dr.)
Nov. 25 — Desperate Desmond Pursued by Claude
Eclaire (Com. -Dr.)
POWERS.
Oct. 17 — Tarn of a Baby's Shirt (Com.)
Oct. 17— First Mall by Aeroplane (Topical)..
Oct. 17 — Headline Acrobats (Com.)
Oct. 21— The Awakening of John Cltrk (Dr.)..
Oct. 24 — John Baxter's Ward (Com.)
Uct. 24— The Little Brown Calf (Dr.)
Oct. 28— Tbe Revenue Officer's Last Que (Dr.)
Oct. 31 — Apples and Destiny (Com.)
Oct. 31— Tbe ProgressWe Book Agent (Com.)..
Not. 4 — The Pride of the West (Dr.)
Not. 7 — Mobilization of the American Fleet
(Topical)
Not. 11— For the Tribe (Dr.)
Not. 14 — When First We Met (Dr.)
Not. 14 — Tbe Tell-Tale Parasol (Com.)
Not. 18— The Old Leader (Dr.)
Not. 21— Rivals (Com.)
Nov. 21 — Views of Montserrat, Italy (Sc.)
Nov. 25 — Jug o' Rum (Ur. )
RELIANCE.
Oct. 14 — A Narrow Escape (Dr.)
Oct. 18 — The Trapper's Daughter (Dr.)
Oct. 21— Divorce (Dr.)
Oct. 25 — The Empty Crib (Dr.) ....
Oct. 28— Tbe Test of a Man (Dr.)
Nov. 1— A Mix-Up In Suit Cases (Com. Dr.).
Nov. 4 — The Greater Love (Dr.)
Nov. 8 — Marriage (Dr.)
Nov. 11— The Track Walker (Dr.)
Nov. 15 — The Moonshiners (Dr.)
Nov. 18— The Injustice of Man (Dr.)
Nov. 22— Helpless Man (Dr.)
Nov. 25 — A Daughter of Italy (Dr.)
BEX.
Aug. 24 — Castles in tbe Air (Com.)
Aug. 31 — The Tom Scarf (Dr.)
Sept. 7 — Picturesque Colorado (Scenic)
Sept. 14— Faith (Dr.)
Sept. 21 — Tbe Rose and the Dagger (Dr.)
Sept. 28— The Derelict (Dr.)
Oct. 5 — Lost lUusIons (Dr.)
Oct. 12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
Oct. 19— Her SUter (Dr.)
Oct. 26— A Breach of Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 2— The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
Nov. 9 — Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
Nov. 16 — The Return (Dr.)
BOLAX.
Oct. 4 — A Breeiy Morning (Com.)..
Oct. 6 — His Sister's Sweetheart (Mllltarr) . . . .
Oct. 11— He Was a Millionaire (C«m.)
Oct. 13 — His Mother's Hymn (Dr.)
Oct. 18 — A Corner In Criminals (Com.), .i....
Oct. 18 — A Lover's Ruse (Com.)
Oct. 20— His Better Self (Military Dr.)
Oct. 25 — Percy and His Squaw (Com.)
Oct. 27— For Big Brother's Sake (Dr.)
Not. 1 — Following (Cousin's Footsteps (Com.)..
Not. 3 — A Heroine of the ReTolution (Dr.)....
Not. 8 — An Interrupted Elopement ((jom.)....
Not. 10 — Grandmother LoTe (Dr.)
Nov. IS^Bab.v Needs Medicine (Com.)
Not. 17 — Only a Squaw (Dr.)
Nov. 22 — Husbands Wanted (Com.)
Nov. 24 — ^Tbe WiU of Providence (Com.-Dr.)..
THANHOUSER.
Oct. 6 — The East and the West (Dr.)
Oct. 9 — The Higher Law (Dr.)
Oct. 13 — The Tempter and Dan Cnpld (Dr.)..
Oct. 17— Tbe Early Life of David Ooppert*14
(Dr.), Part I
Oct. 20 — Tbe Satyr and tbe Lady (Dr.)
Oct. 24— Little Em'ly and DaTld Ooppertel* (Dr.)
Oct. 27— The Jewels of Allah (Dr.)
Oct. SO — The Loves of David Copperfleld (Dr.)..
Not. 3 — Their Burglar (Dr.)
Not. 7 — Tbe Missing Heir (Dr.)
Not. 10 — The Last of the Mohicans (Dr.)
Not. 14 — The Higher — the Fewer (Com.)
Not. 17— a Mother's Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 21— A Master of >fillions
Nov. 21 — The Baseball Bug (Com.-Dr.)
YANKEE.
Oct. 2 — She Never Knew (Dr.)
Oct. 6 — The Goose Girl (Dr.)
Oct. 9 — His Second Wife (Dr.)
Oct. IS — Society Hoboes (Com.)
Oct. 16 — The rx)St Kerchief (Com.)
Oct. 20— The Man Who Came Back (Dr.)
Oct. 23 — The Drummer Boy of Shllob (Dr.)-..
Oct. 27— Flower of tbe Foreet (Dr.)
Oct. 30 — The Van Osten Jewels (Dr.)
Not. 3— At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
Not. 6 — \ Coward's Regeneration (Dr.)
Not. 10 — He Didn't Like the Tune (Com.)...
Nov. 13— Into the Light (Dr.)
Nov. 17— The Two Rooms (Dr.)
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^
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Owners of the State rights for Dante's Inferno will show Authority from this
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ONE PIRATE ARRESTED
—From PHILADELPHIA NORTH AMERICAN Saturday, Nov. 4th, 1911
fol-
when
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however, was greeted with
B«id in part:
consider our Rresent ineffl-
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n to the twaddle about sav-
whlle our city assets «r,
by inconipetengy and
/p get a glint of re\'
• e hypocrisy of pre
id consider what
th were only kn^Wn
efcated organization camp,
ghtest evidence of red blood
avishly surporting a candl-
to the primaries, had held
c scqrn and derision; when
lameleov) oratory of the vic-
l^^fjon oapip, roarlpg with
< a lion before — but cooing
a dove tifter— the primaries,
?lled to ask: How long will
f Philadelphia tamely submit
Us "to their intelligence and
ulate you once again, Mr.
that you are giving the peo-
delphla another opportunitj-
iselves from the slavery of
leal conditions. If you are
h 1 sincerely hope, it will be
day for our city. If not, you
ipportera, at least, will sleep
ht, with a good conscience,
it you and tiiey have 4one
aty as patriotic citizens."
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AS FILM PIRATE
Proprietor of Moving-Picture Sup
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In the 3d dlvnsioii,
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SUICIDE IN
George W. Br^denburg, proprietor of
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North Eighth street, was held under
$500 ball for court yesterclay by United
States Commissioner Craig, charged
Avitrt infringing upon copyrighted films.
The charges were- preferred by Ingvald
C. Oes, of New York, representing the
Great Northern Film Company, of Co-
penhagen, Denmark.
According to the testimony of Oes,
Bradenbufg leased two films for pro-
duction in this slate, that are protected
under coyprights obtained by Oes in
Washington last .May. The two films in
question are, "Temptations of a Large
City," and "In the Hands of Imposters."
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ury Agent Harry B. Jacobs testified
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buying 21 reels. The only Exchange situated between New York and Chicago
buying this quantity. We are prepared to supply several houses with service from
one to thirty days old. A trial will convince you that Cadillac service means better
selection of subjects, films in better condition, prompter shipments, more attention
paid to details, in fact better satisfaction all around :: :: :: '■'-
Give us a trial and see for yourself.
CADILLAC FILM COMPANY, 92 Griswold St., DETROIT, MICH.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
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What an exhibitor writes to the Moving Picture
World with reference to our Bells and other Musical
Instruments:
Fort Worth, Texas, October, 19; i.
Moving Picture World, New York City.
Gentlemen: — In conjunction with an article in the Moving Picture World of October
21, headed "A Little Talk on Vaudeville in Picture Theaters." rriintifinine Mr. y C.
Deagan, of Chicago, manufacturer of musical novelties, especially adapted to picture
show work, I can't help but feel it my duty as an extensive purcha'^er of Mr.
Deagan's instruments and a user of the same, to boost for him and his wonderful knowl-
edge of the manufacture of perfectly toned bells. While the article miniions only the
organ chimes as an attraction, I have found for complete effects on pictures, the Parsifal
Bells, Marimbaphone, Xylophone,
Electric Bells
(the greatest drawing card of all), unequalled when it comes to putting on perfect ef-
fects. I am using all these instruments, as well as Mr. Deagan's Cathedral Chimes, in
addition to violin, cello, traps and effects.
I have not regretted the expenditure of several hundred dollars on Deagan instruments,
and to any show that wishes to increase its receipts, my advice will be fewer drum stunts
and more attractive music, such as only Bells can give, and the crowds will come.
(Signed) S. W. CCMMINGS,
Proprietor Orpheum Theatre, Fort Worth, Texas.
\ We make the Electric Bells in various sizes from
$40.00 up
^The most popular sets of Bells we arc now making are the
No. 310 outfit
25 Bells,[2 Octaves, Chromatic C to C
Complete with resonators, keyboard and all electrical apparatus.^ .
Price of this outfit is $75.00
W'ill be shipped to you for examination and trial
receipt of J5.00 to guarantee express charges.
Every set of bells guaranteed one year.
Write for circulars and descri*)tive
matter
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 N. Clark Street
CHICAGO, ILL.
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THOUSANDS of customers
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Fourteen years of experience with POWER'S machines has
taught the Moving Picture World that POWER'S means
PERFECT.
It is superior to all other ma-
chines in it's absence of flicker, steadi-
ness of picture, ease of operation and
freedom from noise.
POWER'S NO. 6 is the latest product
of the POWER'S factory.
POWER'S NO. 6 is a money-maker
every day of the week — it is never on the
sick-list.
Send now for Catalogue G — and our spe-
cial proposition.
ICHOLAS POWER COMPANY
115-117 NASSAU ST., NEW YORK
For fourteen years the leading manufacturer of Moving Picture Machines.
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DORIS' FATHER DISCOVERS THE FOREMAN'S TREACHERY
AN OIL COUNTRY ROMANCE
THE foreman at the oil wells is ver>^ much in love
with Doris, the proprietor's daughter. The latter,
however, shows an interest in Tom, one of the workmen,
who has just completed an invention which he proudly
demonstrates. The foreman, seeing a chance to get "in
soft" with the boss and win Doris, steals the plans and
claims the invention as his own. How the girl herself
frustrates his villainous plot, and how she and her papa
reward Tom forms a thrilling, true-to-nature story.
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COMING
Monday, Dec 4-th
Arrah=Na=Pogue
IN THREE REELS
An Irish patriot drama
adapted from Bouci-
cault's masterpiece.
Produced by an all-
star company of play-
ers in the most pictur-
esque part of Ireland.
Production by
Sidney Olcott
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Never in our history
of photoplay successes
have we been in po-
sition to present such
an unqualified artistic
and meitorious
achievement.
Scenario and title role
by Gene Gauntier.
ARRAH DELIVERS THE MESSAGE BY A KISS
Magnificent photography, ideal locations, thrilling action in each reel, and withal reach-
ing the superlative degree of the motion picture art.
All licensed exchanges can supply this headliner, Book it at once and advertise it's coming.
The American
Insurrecto
An incident of the recent
Mexican revolution.
Releated Monday, Nov. 27th
Among The Irish
Fisner Folk
On the same reel CORPUS
CHRIST! CELEBRATION
AT KILLARNEY.
Releaaed Wednesday, Nov. 29th
How Betfy Gaotured
The Outlaw
On the same reel A GLIMPSE
INTO YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL PARK.
Released Friday, Dec. 1st
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235-239 West 23rd Street, New York
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Let us help decorate your lobby Jor the holidays — Mail us the couf.cn in the lower, left-hand corner
Thanhouser
Cut This Memo Out and Paste it Over Your Desk
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I MEMO Unless I want to miss them, I must ask my exchange NOW i
j for "LADY FROM THE SEA," Ibsen Psychological Study. (Rel'dTues. I
* Dec. 12) "CINDERELLA," Greatest Film Fairy Story. (Rel'd Fri . j
■ Dec . 23) "SHE, " Rider Haggard • s Mystery Masterpiece in 2 Gorgeous, '
I Mystifying Reels. (No. 1, Tues. Dec. 26), (No. 2, Tues. Jan. 2.) I
Released Tuesday, November 28
THE TEMPEST
Shakespere's
Thanhouser Co.. New Roihell *,N,y.
Send tne KREE Lobby Decoration!
for your "Greatest December" fea-
tures. I ^^ not getting"TheThan
houser News."
Numi-
Don't Forget the
G R EATEST
in Film History
DECEMBER
Complete in One Reel
Here is another in the TTianhouser Shake-
sperean series that you'd better get busy
featuring. The storm effects are exquisite —
easily better than any ever seen in a stage
production of this play. The subject gives
chances aplenty for pretty settings and you'll
see that our producers utilized them to the
extreme. The story is a very smooth-running,
simple and familiar one. It will be relished
in all corners of the house.
Released Friday, December 1
The Story of a Test
Beneath the Veil
She faced him and tried him. He encom-
passed the trial successfully and furnished
this film with its great big climax. She was
a dashing beauty and he — an artist who loved
the beautiful— loved her for her good looks
alone. She lost these in a sudden accident.
And with her pretty face she lost him. At
least she appeared to lose him. and here came
his great trial. The film describes it fittingly
and prettily pictures its very dainty sequel
12 (Tues.) LADY FROM THE SEA
22 ( Fri. ) CINDERELLA
26 (Tues.) "SHE"
Address.^
Ctchange.
THANHOUSER COMPANY
New Rochelle, N. Y.
Sales Company Agents for U. S. and Canada
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The Weeks ''BIG LAUGH'' is in the Essanay's
Release of Tuesday, Nov. 21st
TOO MUCH TURKEY
{Lcii^lli. a {'pros. 1,000 feet.)
Side-splitting side-lights on the Turko-Italian war (in America). Good enough to run a week in
any theater. Get it.
Release off Thursday, Nov. 23rd
OLD FIDELITY
(Length, appro. v. i,ooo feet.)
A remarkable drama with a remarkable dog actor. This intelligent canine will be the delight of
all wlio view the picture.
Release off Friday, Nov. 24th
AT THE STROKEof TWELVE
{Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
A drama of love and business life, excellently plaved and splendidly staged.
Release off Saturday, Nov. 25th
THE DESERT CLAIM
(Length, approx. i,ooo feet.)
An intense, thrilling drama of the Golden Days in California.
Send O.K. from local editors for Anderson electrotype and feature story. The best sort of adver-
tising for licensed exhibitors.
The Essanay posters are the best business pullers made.
Read Essanay syncpses in this paper - - Get On Our Mailing List
El^ssanay Film Mfg. Company
''v 521 First National BanK Building. Chicago. 111.
V OFHCES IN
LONDON BERLIN BARCELONA
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RELEASE DAYS - - - MONDAY -- WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY
NESTOR
Oldest and Best **U/?e Worf/?-W/?iIe FilfTl'* I Always a Feature
At
Your
Service
3 NESTORS A WEEK
At
Your
Service
First Monday Nestor
Released November 20th, 1911
HIS VACATION
995 feet of high class and classy comedy — acted with
unusual brilliancy by select players — staged amid
entrancing surroundings and beautifully photo-
graphed. Get It !
Monday, November 27th, 1911
HAPPY HOBO'S HELP
Delectable Comedy - - Film Fun-Fest
Scene from " His Vacation "
Fight
Feature
Film
THE COWBOY PUGILIST
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Scene from " The Cowboy Pugilist "
Released Wednesday
November 22nd, 1911
1000 feet of house- jamming film. Inter-
esting story — lively battle royal — scientific
4-round boxing contest. A regular
release worth more then a dozen special ones.
Get It!
Wednesday, November 29nd, 1911
WHEN THE WEST WAS WILD
A Sensational Western
DESPERATE DESMOND Pursued By CLAUDE ECLAIRE
Release of Saturday, November 25th, 1911
993 feet of the greatest film novelty ever conceived by mortal mind — astonishingly clever— un/iearrf of twists — laughs g&lore
A picture sure to break all records for popularity. Get It!
COMING! "A WESTERN FEUD" and "THE SCHEME THAT FAILED" Sat. Dec. 2nd
DAVID HORSLEY, BAYONNE, N. J. SALES CO., SOLE DISTRIBUTORS \
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
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Announces Its Second American Release
OUT
TUE
NOV
f^ Q A Rollicking Comedy designed
^^^C for Laughing Purposes Only,
and Named
miss masquerader
Attention is Directed to its Rare Photographic Excellence
Length 950 feet Elegant Posters
AND THE SAME WEEK
On Thursday, Nov. 30
Two Likewise Humoresque Subjects On One Reel
The Five Daughters of Durand
Novel in theme, story and action,
with photographic originality, wonder-
fully displayed throughout.
Length 660 feet
Gussie*s Congratulations
A plain, wholesome laugh-provider,
made for bram-fagged mortals who seek
relaxation after the daily grind.
Length 330 feet
'UE Twice Each Week, Eclair Films Are Now Issued T^ UE
■HU To Responsible and Worthy Exchanges K HU
^isikc No I^istakc ^'^''' Master Products are not sold Promiscuously to Unreliable
: Buyers. Only those proving Propter Financial Standing and
Catering to First-Class Ejchibitors are given Circulating Privileges.
NEW STOCK PHOTOS SOON READY
Hamdsomest of real Photographs mailed fo live theatres at
beu-e cost of production. Complete Set $1.50.
Get on Our Mail List
ECLAIR FILM Co. ^^Hr^'ofSr"' Fort Lee, N. J.
BRANCHES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
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CHAMPION FILM
FIRST EDITION OF
MOTHER GOOSE SERIES
AIMONDAY SPLIT-REEL RELEASED NOVEMBER 27th
It's often difficultto release subjects that will interest everybody, but our
Mother Goose pictures will hold you a captive by virtue of their
eye-holding qualities. Free Display Sheets. Your patrons want
to see this reel, Mr. Exhibitor.
THE TWO BROWNS
RELEASED NOVEMBER 29th
Depicts the ultimate defeat of Joe
Brown's purpose to niggardly sup-
plant his rival, John Brown, in the
favor of Virginia Dare. The point
of interest lies in the complica-
tion of the two rivals' names. It's
strong.
Coming Split Reel— Yankee Doodle and "Our Navy"
THE SECOND EDITION OF "MOTHER GOOSE SERIES." DECEMBER 4th.
Both of the Mother Goose pictures have splendid advertising lobby sheets.
us for them.
Write
Sold Through
Motion Picture Dintrihuting
A Sales Co.
THE CHAMPION FILM COMPANY
MARK M. DINTENFASS. General Manager
12 EAST 15th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
SPECIAL THREE-SHEET POSTERS
Besides our regular one-sheet posters, we have
made unusually beautiful three-sheet posters for
Kalem's *• ARRAH-NA-POGUE "
PatHe's "CAIN AND ABEL"
This "CAIN AND ABEL" three sheet, especially, is a most remarkable poster and you
should see it. These posters can be secured from the licensed exchanges or direct from the
A. B. C. COMPANY
Cleveland. Ohio
THF MOVING PICTURE WORLD
fu)7,
HERE'S YOUR BABY!
With a grin like a Cheshire cat — a grin born of pure joy, eagerness and enthusia>m — we announce His
Royal Implets, the "Saturday Split Imp." Heavens! How we've waited for this moment, planned,
schemed, worked! How we've asked your help and how you've given iti You all said "Give us
Comedy, Comedy, Comedy — and split reels every Saturday." So we've done what you ordered. And
that's why we say it's YOUR baby, this third Imp! Treat him well as long as he's good. BUT if he
misbehaves— kick him nut! Our tir^t "Baby Imp" comes on S.\Tl'RD.\ Y. DECEMBER SECOND,
and is named,
"THE MASHER"
(Copyright. 191 1, by I.M.P. Co.)
About 650 feet long — and every foot a screaming comedy! Read the synopsis elsewhere and then
please, please, please whisper to your exchange QUICKI We're going to set you wild with enthu-
siasm over our "Saturday Splits." A special company has been engaged to work on these and nothing
else! First release Saturday. Dec. 2. Remember!
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BILL" TAFT ON THE SAME REELI
We caught President Taft and a whole lot of notables dedicating the wonderful new Naval Training
Station near Chicago. Had the exclusive picture rights from the United States Government. Good
enough for a whole reel, but we roulfl u^c nnly 3.'o feet of it.
"Uncle's Visit"
(Cofyrighl, 1911, /. M. P. Co.)
A rapid fire COMEDY.
You'll wish it was twice as
long. Released MONDAY,
Nov. 27. Will you go after
it as hard as you can?
WANTED !
First class negatives, ideas,
plots, scenarios — anything
that will add to the lustre
of the Imp? name and fame.
Will pay best prices
WE ASK EVERY
IMP EXHIBITOR
to wire his exchange immediately for
a booking on our wonderful 2,000-
foot educational drama, "FROM THE
BOTTOM OF THE SEA." released
Monday, Nov. 20. Don't wait to see
It. Take our word that it is a mag-
nificent film. Meet your exchange
half way by offering to pay extra for
it. As great a drawing card as the
famous "Fall of Troy" and similar
features. Made through the courtesy
and co-operation of the United States
Government. Feature it BIG, BIG.
RIG!
"Over The Bills"
(Cofyright, 1911, /. M. P. Co)
One of the best mining dra-
mas we've ever produced.
Released THURSDAY, Nov.
30. Tell your exchange you
won't be happy till you
get it!
WANTED !
The name and address of
every exhibitor not on our
regular weekly mailing list.
Important matter being sent
out weekly. Big news com-
ine!
IMP FILMS COMPANY
102 W. lOlst Street, New York, N. Y.
CARL LAERfMLE, Pres.
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When In Doubt, Select a "COMET"
Comet Release — Monday, Nov. 27th
Grandma's Too'fache
A sparkling little pathetic touch that will add
friends galore to the cause of the "Comet. '
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Released Friday, December 1st
The Late Mrs. Early
A splendidly photographed, superbly staged
and excellently acted comedy of
domestic trials and triumphs.
COMET FILM CO., 344 E. 32nd St., New York
Released through Motion Picture Dist. and Sales Co.
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IT'S UP TO YOU TO BREAK ALL SPEED RECORDS TO GET YOUR BOOKING IN
ON TIME for the MOST THRILLING EVENTS IN AUTOMOBILE RACING HISTORY
Break all box
office receipt
records
by showing this
up-to-the-minute
''Rep''
Getting a Rep
Don 't Wait !
Go to your exchange
at once and book it
A ''Rep'' that
will make a
"Rep."
WE HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGE OF TAKING THESE PICTURES, GUARANTEED
UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE SAVANNAH AUTOMOBILE CLUB
REPUBLIC FILM COMPANY
Suite 805-812, 145 West 45th Street
New York City
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WHY SOME EXCHANGES
ARE INCREASING THEIR BUSINESS
By watching each manufacturer's product from week to week and
picking out the Best. SOLAX pictures are NOW the best on
the market.
DO YOU KNOW THIS?
SOIVIE EXCHANGES have been quick to appreciate this and
placed their orders — while others do not see what they buy and rely
on the old system of waiting until their customers become dissatis-
fied, before waking up. Often a customer doesn't kick, but quietly
goes elsewhere.
PUT IT ANY WAY YOU LIKE, if a man does not look
at what he buys he is not getting the most out of his investment.
LOOK AT OUR RELEASES
ALSO
LOOK FOR OUR 3rd RELEASE
MONDAY DEC. 18th
A WEEK
["HUSBiVNDS WANTED" (Comedy) November 22nd.
'"THE WILL OF PROVIDENCE" (Drama) November 24th.
RELEASES "A troublesome picture" , ^ ,, o /^ jxm u ,« u
"LIFE ON BOARD A BATTLESHIP"} ^'^''"' ^^°' ^'^'"^^^^ '^°^*'^^'" ^^*^"-
"A REVOLUTIONARY ROMANCE" (Military) December 1st.
S©1a>^Company
Congress Avenue.
Flushing. L. I.
REMEMBER— ALL OUR FILMS ARE TINTED AND TONED.
SOLD EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH M. P. D. A S. Co.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
ANNOUNCEMENT No. 16
Exclusive Talk No. 7
PICTURES and PROGRESS
WORLD OVER the live man is ambitious to be classed as progressive. — In the world
of pictures, the producer is classilied as progressive who grasps the current ideas
of the public and who is abreast of the technical developments of his art.
In the Show World the exhibitor who is handling a progressive picture programme
without embodying the latest ideas of the showman's art, is neither progressive nor enjoy-
ing the full measure of opportunity afforded by his programme.
The National, in adopting the Exclusive idea, did so in deference to its ambition to be
PROGRESSIVE ; we had seen the difficulties of the exhibitor and deliberated long before
we determined upon the Exclusive idea.
In the adoption of the Exclusive policy we were convinced of the value of the plan in
treating the Showman's ills ; frankly we state to you our conclusions then, that you were
Slaves of conditions as foreign to your needs as ART is from ACCIDENT. — We could
see your rebellious attitude, but we recognized that you were powerless in the absence of a
programme that deals fairly with your needs. — The National Exclusive programme in its ex-
clusive features guarantees the first relief ever seriously offered the exhibiting public.
Exclusive Service means freedom from the bondage of trade conditions now taxing the
minds of every honest student of the economic needs of our business — be he manufacturer,
exchange or exhibitor.
The National's mission is purely a broader administration of the business needs of the
exhibitor; in this mission it welcomes and deserves the co-operation and support of every
broadminded exhibitor in the country.
In no department of the business can we find greater opportunity for progress than in the
policy or system of distribution and control.
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM
MONDAY
Plantation, Clarendon, Mono.
3 Reels
TUESDAY
Rose, Deutsches Biograph
3 Reels
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
Federal, Mondia, Latium
3 Reels
FRIDAY
Washington, Hepwix, Film d'Art Mohawk, Cricks & Martin, Aquilla
3 Reels
SATURDAY
Oklahoma, Deutsches Bioscope, Savoy
3 Reels
3 Reels
SUNDAY
California, Messters, Comerio
3 Reels
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©ope ^fjeet
VERY SPECIAL!
W (.■ aiiiiuuiKc tlic opening of the
Powers Duplex
Studios
for whicli ail enormous expenditure
has won the unanimous opinion of ex-
perts— the model studios of the day.
We've got the facilities now ; what
would you, exhibitor, think of us if
we did not now spend the price that
means good stafTs and good pictures?
Mark this — you're going to admire
us!
For Tuesday, November 28th
A Split Reel of Comedy
"TOO MUCH INJUN"
You never saw an Indian comcd\,
did you? Nope — never until this re-
lease. It's novel and it's good — we're
modest. On the same reel,
*'Tlie Lineman and the Girl"
Refined fun of the lasting kind. A
grouch-executor.
For Saturday, Decemt)er 2nd
"The Wanderer's Return"
You might know from the title that
it's a drama, eh ? Of course, you say.
and we agree. Well, it isn't! It's
one of the cleverest farces you ever
saw. On the same reel,
"Views of Lalie Como"
You've heard of it, read of it and
talked of this famous Italian beauty.
So have your patrons. Now let 'em
see it.
POWERS MOTION
PICTURE CO.
511 West 42d St.. New York City
W'liciicvcr ( icd
I rtatcs a beautiful woman, the devil jots something
down in his notebook. Wc who have pressed soft
lian«ls, looked into tender eyes, whispered nothings
in eager ears — wc who have loved a raj^ and a bone
y\\i\ a hank of hair and found she was a woman
A ho didn't care and never cojtld understand — wc
know
THE PRICE!
.\n(l ulien tlu- inihiutablc law of the years takes it-,
course, and youth and beauty fly, bringing regret
and repentance, the woman knows
THE PRICE!
And vou will know
<i
THE PRICE
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Released Thursday, Nov. 23rd
if you ask your exchange for it !
It's a story as old as the Garden of Eden, and as
new as the latest divorce suit, a page of human
history from Adam to Eternity, a tale of tempta-
tion, transgression, travail and tears !
"THE PRICE"
is the prize that will be the price of more admis-
sions than the S. R. O. ever represented. .And the
price to you is "The Price."
Marathon It!
REX
MOTION PICTURE
MASTERPIECE CO.
573 Eleventh Avenue
New York City
Sales Co. says "The Price" is a DEAR story!
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
THE HOUSE OF
L-l O
Announces Another Great Big Popular
Quartette of Feature^'
^°^ '' The Right Name ^"'^ ''
But the Wrong Man
The thrilling story of a man who, jilted by the woman
he loves, enlists in the army and amid scenes of strife
and daring repays with noble sacrifice his loved one's
scorn. About i,ooo feet.
Nov. 2B The Telltale Knife ""'■ ''
A tale of that daring, danger loving, fast passing,
Western type — the cattle rustler — a picture of remark-
able atmosphere and action — produced in the foothills
and valleys of Colorado, with Tom Mix as the leading
actor. About 1,000 feet.
Nov. 30
An Evil Power
Nov. 30
A most unusual story in which spirit mediums and
clairvoyance almost wreck the placid happiness of an
engaged pair. A drama of thrilling episodes.
About 1,000 feet.
Dec. 1
In Japan
Dec. 1
A sight seeing trip to that wonderful land of interest
whose civilization has advanced so rapidly of late. On
the same reel with
Seeing Cincinnati
Another interesting travel subject. Each subject is
about 500 feet.
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Eclipse, Wednesday, Nov. 29
Qaumont, Saturday, Dec. 2
A BUSY CUPID The Mysterious Stranger The PROMOTER
ft.
COLORED
Fiction. About 750
A romantic story telling how
Cupid aids two unhappy lovers.
The clever little fellow wins
the stern parent's consent in a
very skillful manner.
Review of the Austrian Army
Topical. About 232 //.
Drama. .Iboiit 610 ft.
The mysterious stranger is mis-
treated by a miserly old farmer.
Due punishment is awarded the
farmer through the fulfilment of
a prophesy.
Salt Industry in Sicily
Industrial. About 372 //.
Drama. About 1140 ft.
John Gerard, a bankrupt, pro-
motes, with others, a get-rich-
quick scheme, but after spending
the money recklessly is finally
arrested by the police.
Advance Announcements Free. Write to
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Heroes o! the Muliny'^sS
Monday, November 20th
Devotion and gratitude make heroes of a grateful serf of India and a young
soldier of the English Army. They save the British Garrison from a mutinous
horde of fanatics.
"Wistaria
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Mary Maurice
Tuesday, November 21st
A mother's faith saves her boy from prison, brings him back to the old home
and the path of right and love.
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"The Half-Breed's Daugtiter
Wednesday, November 22nd
Far away in the Canadian Northwest a half-breed"s pretty daughter is lured
away by a young miner who deserts her. He is visited with the vengeance of
Heaven in response to the imprecations of her father to the Great Spirit.
Lillian Christy
"The Innocent Burglar
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Friday, November 24th
He isn't a burglar, of course. He forgets his keys, breaks into his own house
and gets in wrong with the police. Everything is set right by his father-in-law to
be and everybody is happy.
Maurice Cojtello
'*The Life Boat
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Saturday, November 25th
The sea gives back to his father the boy who was given up as dead. In an
effort to rescue the crew of a sinking ves sel the old father rescues his own boy.
J.im'-s Morrison
Next Week
Next Week
'THE POLITICIAN'S DREAM"— .A. Comedy that's a "pipe" Monday, November 27th.
"THE FRESHET"— Sweeps Everything Before It Tuesday. November 28th.
•THE VOICELESS MESSAGE"— It Speaks for Itself Wednesday, November 29th.
"HIS LAST CENT"— .A Drama of Life and Hope Friday. December ist
"THE HUSKING BEE"— Seasonable Comedy Saturdav. December 2nd.
P TheVltagrapli Company of America giip <^
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Released Wednesday, November 22
Length about 1000 feet
The Ranchman's Daughter
A Western tliat llirills and throbs with the swift, mad rush of exciting events,
ranging^ from attempted clandestine love to a near-lynching. Excellently por-
trayeil. It is built to hold the people and then send them out to tell others about it.
Released Thursday, November 23
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As pretty a love-comedy as
was ever flashed on the
screen, faithfully and natu-
rally acted by some of
Lubin's leading players. It
means money in your pocket
and delighted patrons who
will get the I-want-to-come-
here-again feeling.
Released Saturday, November 25
Length about 1000 feet
His Brother's Double
"Double, double, toil and trouble
Fire burn and caldron bubble."
So sing the witches in Macbeth. The fact that Bob was his brother, Jack's,
double gave rise to plenty of trouble. It's very funny. Not only that, but it has
a strong plot. Xnt only that, but there's a charming love story woven through it.
Released Monday, November 27
Length about 1000 feet
The Man in the Taxi
If you want a real nickel-coiner, here it is. There was no "Bless you, my
children" stunt when bold John Mason and pretty Betty Brown told their parents
they wanted to get married. Elopement, robbery, arrest and some other forms
of exciting adventure made the path of their love extra rough. But it all came
right just when everything looked darkest.
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Model New Studios, 20th and Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
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The Best Films to be Released
DURING THE
WEEK OF NOV. 27th
November 27
Pathe's Weekly
November 28
Romance of the Mummy
November 29
The Incendiary Indians
November 30
Oh ! What a Thanksgiving Day
December 1
Rover is Jealous
December 2
A Bear Hunt Romance
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motion picture business as of any
other business. But the wrong
kind of economy can break your
show just as surely as the right kind
can make it.
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THE EDISON
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The Edison will not only save for
you on operating cost, on repairs
and by outlasting any other machine
you could buy, but it will save your
patronage by insuring a good show
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keep the crowd constantly coming.
Don't let the slight difference in
cost between the Edison and a cheap
machine stand between you and
success. Save in the right place —
get the Edison Kinetoscope. Write
us today for complete particulars.
Scenei from "THE LURE OF THE CITY'
Edison Films
TUESDA Y. NOVEMBER 28th
"The Lure of the City"
CAST
The Boy ." Harold H. Sh»w
His Father William West
His Mother Mrs. William Bechtel
The Girl Mary Fuller
Her Mother Mrs. Wallace Ertkine
A Theatrical M'anager William Wadaworth
How a young man was attracted by a "get-rlcb-qnick" adTertisement, his straggles
In the city and how he was Anally brongbt back home by his sweetheart. One of
the scenes reprodaces the famous painting, "Breaking the Home Ties," by Tbomas
Hovenden.
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 29th
"The Troubles of A. Butler"
CAST.
Mr. A. Butler John R. Cumpson
His Butler Edward O'Connor
Mr. Ashburton Bigelow Cooper
Mrs. Ashburton Mrs. C. Jay Williams
Miss Ashburton, A Spinster Alice Waahbum
Mr. Butler wanted a wife. His bDtler wanted a situation. Each unknowingly got
pat Into the other's position and In the same bonsehold, resulting In a very fanny
mix-up.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER JmI
"Pull for the Shore, Sailor"
from "The Madonna of the Tubs" by
ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS.
CAST.
Ellen Jane, A Laundress At Falrharbor Laura Sawyer
Henry, Her Husband James Gordon
Their Little Girl Edna Mat Weick
The City Lady Mabel imnneUe
An appealing story of the flsberman's life on the New England coast. Parted
foolishly In anger, the loving wife thought that her husband bad been lost at tea,
but he was almost miraculously restored to her.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
"A Man For All That"
CAST.
The Good-for-nothing Jack Cbafnon
The Ranchman's Wife Miriam Nesbitt
The Ranchman's Daughter Jeanie McPhearson
The Little Sick Girl Edna May Welck
The Ranchman's Assistant Tale Benner
The Ch Inese Servant Charlea M, Beay
The Leader of the Outlaws Charles Ogle
That some good exists In the worst of ns Is strikingly shown In this dim. A good-
for-nothing, placed In a desperate position, showed, through a series of exciting
scenes, that be was a trae man after all.
THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
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Arrah=Na=Pogue
IN THREE REELS
A veritable transcript
from human life, related
in 47 absorbing scenes,
embellished with prim-
itive scenic splendors
and interpreted by a
galaxy of artists of sur-
passing merit.
A production so worthy
in many variant ways-
and so unique as to com
mand critical and pwpu-
lar attention even
among the best of the
world's great plays.
ARRAH, SHALN THE POST AND FEENY
SPECIAL MUSIC
Mr. Walter C. Simons, a well known Composer, has prepared a complete piano score and a
four-piece orchestration for this feature subject.
Price for piano score and orchestration, postage prepaid, fifty cents.
The Long Arm of the Law
A Western Story told amidst Mexican
and California scenic backgrounds
Released Wednesday, December 6th
Too Much Realism
A COMEDY
60 Laugh* in 20 Minutes
Released Friday, December 8th
KALEM COMPANY, Incorporated
235-239 West 23rd Street, New York
LONDON, W., 86 Wardour St. :: BERLIN, 35 Friedrich Str.
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GREAT NORTHERN
Release for Saturday, November 18th
A Rendezvous in Hyde Park
A case of mistaken identitv . A ludicrous comedy film well enacted.
CN THE SAME REEL
HIGH SCOTLAND
A travel film which will deligh' everybody. Charming scenery, beautiful water
effects, national dances, and manoeuvres of the famous Highlander Corps.
Release for Saturday, November 25th
THE THEFT OF MONA LISA
A splendidly enacted comedy with a novel and interesting plot.
Length 804 feet.
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Sold Only Through Motion Picture Dittributing
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OUR WEEKLY PROGRAM OF RELEASES
MONDAY: — Imp, Comet, American, Champion (Nestor Starts Nov. 2oth>.
TUESDAY: — Thanhouser, Bison, Powers (Eclair American Starts Nov 3rst>.
WEDNESDAY: — Champion, Solax, Reliance, Ambrosio, Nestor.
THURSDAY:— Rex, American, Itala, Imp, Eclair.
FRIDAY: — Bison, Solax, Thanhouser, Lux, Comet.
SATURDAY: — Powers, Itala, Great Northern, Nestor, Reliance (Republic Starts
Dec. 9th).
SUNDAY: — Republic, Dec. loth; Majestic Starts Nov. 26th.
Emphasizes a Distinct Quality and Class Pre-existing Over All Other Films Sold.
It is utterly impossible for anyone to realize the enormous strength in back of the Sales Company organization
without a clear idea of the manufacturing facilities and requirements of each and every one of tlie tilm producing
companies whose brands are sold through this company. To the average man a film studio and plant is merely
a factory — a place where films are made. Yet there is the greatest difference in the world. You may have the
largest and most expensive plant and still turn out films absolutely flat and uninteresting.
It is the artistic training and years of experience in the moving picture industry of the manager and producer
combined with high-class talent, always keenly observing the little details that make the films a success. Originality
of plots and the ability to select only such scenarios that will delight, interest, and instruct one, with a general
tendency towards the uplifting of the moral standards of humanity.
We are glad to be able to state that the various manufacturers whose brands we sell spare no e-xpense in
securing such genius, and can honestly say that any film that i.>^ sold through this company is of highest quality.
The words "sold through the Motion Picture Distributin g
and Sales Company" is in itself a guarantee of Quality.
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AMdNO THK KXUiniTOKS
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CALENDAR OF I.ICEN.SED RELEASK.S
CAI.ENDAK OF INDEI'ENOBNT RELEASES.
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FUTURE OF THE SCIENTIFIC FIL.M. THE.
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INDEX TO CONTENTS.
INCKNTIVK AMI l'i;\ KI.OFME.NT.
by Ilarrlsuii Del Ruili
I.NHKrKNDE.NT FILM STORIES
INUEI'IINHE.NT RELEASE DATES
INgril{IF.S
l.N THE MISSISSirPI VALLEY
INDIA.NAI'OLIS. ISD.
LICENSED FILM STORIES
LICENSED RELEASE DATES
LOCISVILLE
NLANIFACTl KERS' ADVANCE
MINNEAIMU.IS SITtATION ...
MONTREAL, CAN.
NOTES.
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FltiMECTlON DEPARTMENT 838
UEVIEWS OF NOTABLE FH,M8 610
.>i V« UAMENTO. CAI 652
!<ULRIFFS SI.STERS, THE ( Aiii.Tl.an) «19
.xoXi; SLIDE RELEASES ft|7
.STiiRH:S of the FILMS (IndfiM-mlPiit) 660
STORIES OF THE FILMS 1 1.!, oi -.-.l ,
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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
CARBON IMPORTERS.
riiourp. I., i:
WIEWERT. CHAS. L
l:i:iSINGEB. HUGO..
.67.1
.677
LECTUREBS.
HOFr.MAN. II. r
.MARION. LoriSE .M
. .67.'-.
ELECTRICAL SUPPUES.
imtT WAYNK ELECTRIC CO.
l>i;rR0IT ENGINE WORKS
IIALLKERG. J. H
II,-! ELECTRIC CO
K I MULE ELECTRIC CO
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S^» IINEIDER. E
ST. JOHN CORPORATION
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.677
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FILK BROKERS.
GENERAL FIL.M RROKERS 672
NATIONAL FILM BROKERS 676
FILM DEALERS.
IM i:UNATI()NAL FILM TKAPF.l'.S 67:i
FILM EXCHAMOES.
r.llADENBURG. GEO
ll.APHAM. A. J
I XHIIUTORS' FILM SERVICE.
I XPORT FILM CO
1 1:ATI RE FILM CO
ilUEENE. W. E
in:TZ, I
LYRIC FILM & SUPPLY CO.
LAEM.MLE FILM CO
MUNCIE FILM * SUPPLY CO..
.653
672
66.1
670
67.'5
67.'>
676
674
674
6.^'>
667
INDEPENDENT FILM MANTITACTURERS.
CHAMPION FIL.M CO 602
COMET FILM CO 604
ECLAIR FILM CO 601
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO 614
IMP 603-672
LUX FIL.M CO 667
.MAJESTIC FILM CO 660
M. P. DIS. & SALES CO 614
XESTOK FILM CO 600
POWERS FILM CO 607
liKPl lU.IC FILM CO 6«H
HEX MOTION PICTURE CO 607
SOLAX CO 605
THANHOUSER CO 598
LICENSED FILM MANITFACTURERS.
EDISON. TIIOS. A., INC 612
ESSANAY FILM CO 599
KAI.EM CO 613
KLEIN E. GEO eOS
LiniX FILM MFG. CO 610
MEI.IES CO 679
PATHE FRERES 611-651
SEI.IC. POLY.SCOPE Co 608
VITAGRAPH CO 609
MISCELLANEOUS.
A. B. C. CO U"2
AXTI TUrST FIL.M CO 676
A.MI SEMEXT SUPPLY CO 67.'.
.\SSO(IATED .M. P. SCHOOI 661
BATTEliSllAI.I. & OLESON 675
BAI sen & I.O.Mn 667
BEITS & lUNXEU 661
CHICAGO PROJECTING CO 674
CLASSl FIED ADVERTISEMENTS 670
DAVIS. H 674
DENNISOX MFG. CO 655
ENGEL.MAN. E 672
EXHIIIITORS" ADV. CO 653
EXHIBITOKS' .ADV. SPEC. i<> 66.->
GALLEY A: .MILLER 675
H.. BOX .NO. 76 676
HOKE. GEO. M 661
INFORMATION BUREAU «>.»!>
JACOBSON ARC CONTROLLER 674
KNACK STiniOS 67^
LAVE/ZI MACHINE WORKS 661
MiKENNA BROS .• 672
MORTIMER FILM CLEANER CO 674
MOVING PICTURE OPERATORS' ASSN 67.".
N.VrioNAI. TICKET CO 66'*
NATIONAL WATERPROOFING CO 677
NATIONAL X RAY REFLECTOR CO 657
ORTHO FIT M CO 672
PITTSBURGH M. P. SUPPLY CO 678
SARGENT. E. W 672
SANITARY SERVICE CORPORATION 675
TRAINER. C. W 678
U. S. FACTORIES CO teS
WILi<ON, J C73
VONNErUT HARDWARE CO 675
MOVING PICTURE MACHINE MANUFACTURERS.
A.Mf:UICAN M. P. MACHINE CO K,9
EDISON. TIloS. A.. INC 612
ENTERPRISE OPTICAL CO C-.1.663
POWER. NICHOLAS «<*.
MUSICAL INSTRUMEirrS.
IlEAt'.AN. J. C C63
SINN, CLARENCE E 673
WURLITZER. RUDOLPH 6W
ZEIDLER DRUM CO 074
OPERA CHAIR MANITFACTTmEBS.
AMIUlr.NN SIVTING CO 67S
WMMU- A. II 678
I liEO. W 678
i CHAIR CO 678
■-.^■- ... E. H 678
STEEL FURNITURE CO 67$
WISCONSIN LUMBER CO 678
PROJECTION SCREENS.
MJRROROID CO 674
THE HATFIELD HALL CO 635
SONG SLIDE MANUFACTURERS.
AMERICAN MOTION SI IDE CO •H7
CHICAGO SONG SLIDE CO 047
FXCEUSIOR SLIDE CO 661
LE% I CO 663
NIAGARA SLIDE CO 646
XdRTII AMERICAN SLIDE CO 661
Si OTT A VAN ALTKNA 647
SIMPSON. A. L fiVi
SPFCIAL RELEASES
676
CO 671
^ - CO 606
TKIIOLl ril..M Di;i-T 061
WORLDS BEST FILM CO 6."
THEATRICAL ARCHITECTS.
DECORATORS' SUPPLY CO . 665
6i6
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
TO what extent will the feature film counteract and
displace vaudeville? The question is one of vital
interest to every person connected with the moving pic-
ture industry. Its answer does not afifect exhibitors
alone, but must mean much to the manufacturer as well.
While the lower order of vaudeville has not held its own
as an attraction in moving picture houses, its field is still
large and its effects on the photoplay are as injurious as
ever. We learn of the trials and tribulations of exhibitors
who, very reluctantly in most cases, still cling to vaude-
ville. Good vaudeville makes a decent profit to the ex-
hibitor nearly impossible. As there is not enough of
good vaudeville to go round, the cheap and nasty brand
finds shelter in the home of the picture play, to the con-
stant damage of a clean, progressive, straight moving
picture entertainment.
Of all the remedies suggested none seems more promis-
ing than the frequent feature film. As one old and ex-
perienced manager declared to us : "Give me a good fea-
ture film once or twice a week and I will do away with
vaudeville at once." Is it possible to furnish such a sup-
ply of feature films? Leaving theories aside, we call
attention to the steady increase of the feature film within
the last six months. Look over the releases, mark your
feature films with a cross in red ink, and the list makes
a formidable showing. We do not believe that any other
six months in the history of the moving picture will
approach such a desirable state of affairs. It is pleasing
to note that this increase in the production of feature
films has not been confined to any section of the manu-
facturing industry ; the junior organization has kept pace
with the senior organization of film makers. A number
of notable features have been brought over from Europe
independently of any association of manufacturers and
have been made available for the exhibitors.
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If, then, the feature film is a welcome means of ousting
the vaudeville part of moving picture exhibitions, no one
has a greater interest in building up and developing these
films than the manufacturers. The exhibitor's demand
for such films would be constant and he could afford to
share the increased cost of such features by paying a pro-
portionate extra charge. Such a charge would be slight
indeed compared to the prices now demanded for even
the poorest kind of vaudeville. We know of instances
where exhibitors dispensed with vaudeville for a week
at a time whenever they could get special or regular re-
leases that could be treated as features and advertised
and presented as such to the public. As to the possibili-
ties of feature subjects, it is admitted on all sides, that
we have so far scarcely scratched the surface. Fiction,
literature, history, are inexhaustible mines. The moving
picture has created a cosmopolitan taste and an interna-
tional capacity for enjoying the great creations of art.
The art, which has visualized the thoughts and concep-
tions of Dante Alighieri, is irresistible in the domain of
fiction and literature and may well strike the word
"impossible" from its dictionary.
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A gentleman highly connected with certain manufactur-
ing interests advanced the opinion that the popularity of
the feature film would depend on the exhibitor and his
ability to make the most of it. In putting great classic
masterpieces on films the manufacturer imposes a task
on the exhibitor, but it is a task which he shares with the
exhibitor. The manufacturer spends much time and tal-
ent on the feature film and generally has before starting
with his work as little notion of the subject as the ex-
hibitor would have in the majority of cases. When he
has finished his work, the film maker has learned a good
deal about it and is then in a position to enlighten the
exhibitor. He does this by means of pamphlets and fold-
ers. The Moving Picture World has done its full
share in advising the exhibitor of all the details of the
feature films as they have been released and has endeav-
ored to supply all the information which the exhibitor
ought to have and which ought to be of direct financial
benefit to him. It will continue to do so and render
the feature film the most valuable asset in the exhibitor's
program.
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WE are apt to smile with indulgent contempt at the
fat-witted member of the British parliament who
thought the safety of the cow on the railroad track more
important than the building of a railroad. A few years
hence we will laugh at the inconceivable stupidities of
legislation purporting to regulate moving picture enter-
tainments. Oh, the horrors of freak legislation ! In
New York the Solons at the State Capital thought that
no man could operate a moving picture machine without
being a full citizen ; in Pennsylvania, ward-politicians
act as censors at $2.50 per reel, in Massachusetts five
minutes must elapse between reels to allow the machine
to cool off. The average law giver has probably never
been inside of a booth and is firmly persuaded, that it is
a smouldering volcano. The ignorance and superstition
in regard to moving picture machines is more typical of
the twelfth than the twentieth century.
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EVERYWHERE, even in the columns of the yellowest
press, discussion is rife anent the possibilities of
the moving picture as an educator. It is indeed an in-
viting subject, and The Moving Picture World has not
only treated it exhaustively long ago, but traced a prac-
tical plan for its adoption in aid of systematic instruc-
tion. At present there is not, as we have had occasion to
point out, any practical and tangible fact showing a sys-
tematic effort to make educational pictures for the
schools. That could not be done without the advice and
co-operation of experienced pedagogues. The latter
alone are able to determine the course and scope of such
education from the practical teacher's point of view.
The impression that the placing of a moving picture
machine in a schoolroom is sufficient for the start of a
course of cinematographic instruction is erroneous. The
pictures themselves are the main and most important
thing. Before such pictures can be had much time, pa-
tience and expert knowledge will be required. At this
present writing there is no material for a systematic
course of instruction by moving pictures in even the ele-
mentary branches of geography or history.
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IS it always Rood policy to give the aiKJience what it
wants regardless of what is goixl for it ? Does an
appeal to the finer feelings and tlie hetter taste always
spell failure from the exhibitor's standpoint? An intelli-
gent discussion of the question would retiuire pages and
b€ well worth them. In the meantime the experience of
a well-known Brooklyn exhibitor with the musical end
of his show may be of interest to all. His audience or
at least the demonstrative part of his audience demanded
songs and nnisic of the so-called po|)ular variety, Coney
Island rhapsodies, and lively rags. He intended them to
learn and appreciate something better, but at first found
very little encouragement. He persevered, however, en-
gaged a competent and well-trained singer and slowly
but surely carried his audience with him. He now has
the rare satisfaction of having helped to develop the bet-
ter taste of his patrons and having added to his revenues.
We know of other c\hil)itors. who in the face of an in-
different and even hostile audiences have won the double
victory for the higher quality and the box office. An
audience is after all as ready to be led as it is to be
amused and entertained. Only the leading must be done
with discretion and we must never attempt to accomplish
too much at one sitting. The intelligent exhibitor de-
lights in studying his audience and we have no doubt
many of them have stored up valuable experiences, which
we invite them to communicate to these columns for the
benefit of the exhibiting fraternity generally.
The Added Attraction
Article II.
By W. Stephen Bush.
TWO questions of practical importance present them-
selves in the further consideration of my subject.
How large is the proportion of subjects now available for
special presentation with lecture, music and effects and
how large is the supply of available lecturers.
As matters stand today, the percentage of subjects for
special presentations of feature shows is not large, though
it is constantly increasing. The fact that there are com-
paratively few lecture subjects may lead to the tempta-
tion to choose a release as a feature film without the
proper qualities. It is well to emphasize the fact in this
connection that nothing could possibly be more absurd
and less in keeping with the progress of the moving pic-
ture as a more refined and theatrical attraction than such
an error. A plain, ordinary release of average quality
and average length cannot be tortured into a feature film.
The latter must be of such a character that even the
dullest patrons will at once recognize its superiority to
the ordinary reel. In the present state of the market the
subject of superior quality and quantity cannot be counted
on as a reg^^lar part of the exhibitor's entertainment. In
order to obtain it at all the exhibitor must make special
arrangements with his exchange and know a few days
in advance just when he can have it. Then he must im-
mediately make it the subject of special advertising and
arrange for the best aids in its proper presentation. This
in the average house is no easy matter. In the moving
picture theatre, as well as in any other entertainment or
business, things have a tendency to fall to a dead level, a
routine and monotony, which can never win any new
patrons or add to the prestige and reputation of the place.
To illustrate this further, I will take at random a num-
ber of feature films from recent releases: "David Cop-
perfield," ''Foul Play,'' "Lady Godiva," "Auld Lang
Syne," "The Black Arrow," "The Two Orphans." "Col-
leen Bawn '' To let such features go by without special
advertising and special presentation is the neglect of op-
portunity. Properly handled, such features have all the
qualities of a regular theatrical attraction, ami in the
matter of jjrice the adv.intage still remains with the ex-
hibitor. I recall the old Selig film, "Mast Lynne," made
in the days when the making of pictures was a crude
affair. In a city in Pennsylvania the opera house had an
"East Lynne" Company, a band of about a dozen playeyrs,
which had scored great successes in all the surrounding
territory. An exhibitor in the place secured the Selig
film for the very day of its advertised pro<luction on the
speaking stage of the opera house. The reel was well
rehearsed, a very coinplete lecture was delivered with it,
and the result showed extraordinary crowds in the moving
picture theatre and empty seats in the opera house. The
exhibitor has working for him actors and actresses in
the pictures comparing not unfavorably with the general
average of the speaking stage. Supply in the way I have
indicated in my previous article, the aid of the human
voice, rehearse, use special care in the selection of the
music and strike the psychological moment with your
effects and results will take care of themselves.
In regard to lecturers, I am a very firm believer in the
law of supply and demand. The demand for good men
may just now be greater than the supply, which on the
whole is a very good sign. It shows that the public will
only accept true ability and earnest effort and no substi-
tute whatever. A good voice, a fair education and a de-
termination to give the best there is in you at all times
and everywhere are some of the stepping stones to suc-
cess. A thorough and patient study of the picture which
is to be the subject of the lecture is essential. If you
have seen a picture ten times you can be of great help to
the man who sees it for the first time. You can explain
and point out things that at the first exhibition of the
release even a man of average intelligence and good edu-
cation might very easily miss. Do not, however, attempt
to lecture on a film unless you feel in your heart and soul
that there is need for it and that you are competent to
fill that need.
One word in regard to the so-called educational picture.
As a rule these pictures, showing scenery or the workings
of some industries or the people of foreign lands, are not
longer than 500 feet and generally they are shorter.
Excellent and useful as these pictures are, they can be
treated seriously as a lecture subject only when they
constitute at least one full reel of a thousand feet. Where
a regular lecturer forms part of the staff it is of course
quite different ; in such a case these educational pictures
are quite a legitimate subject for a lecture. To make
them a special feature and the subject of special presenta-
tion otherwise would seem to be a mistake, for after all
the moving picture theatre is a place of amusement and
what instruction is conveyed to the mind must come in
the shape of amusement.
Taming An Audience
' I ^HERE are two ways of making an audience behave —
-*- one is by means of a so-called "bouncer," or special
officer, the other is by an appeal to reason and decency.
Only in extreme cases is a resort to the first method justi-
fied or advisable. The proportion of moving picture the-
aters that may justly be called dives is negligible — per-
haps one in five hundred. .X house which depends on the
strong arm and rough voice of a uniformed ruffian, does
not stand on a sound basis and cannot last very long.
The appeal to reason and decency may be made in
many ways. The most effective appeal is the personality
of the exhibitor and the general character of the man-
agement. The very atmosphere of the right sort of place
breathes an air of refinement, inviting desirable and re-
pelling undesirable patronage. A crowd of young men,
full of animal spirits, but meaning no harm, or offense,
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conu'ri into a tlicalLT. noisily and perhaps a little bit silly.
The quiet of the place, the perfect order in the audience,
the business-like appearance of the attendants, the smooth
progress of the whole entertainment at once exercises
a subduing influence and unconsciously, even perhajjs
unwillingly, the newcomers yield to all these influences
tliat make for order and decency.
Ihcre liave been ]jlaces within the personal knov/ledgc
of the writer, where order was brought out of confusion
and rowdyism of a vicious type was completely sup-
pressed without resort either to physical violence or the
threat of physical violence. As a rule the moving picture
audience is orderly and well behaved and needs no guar-
dianship. Where, however, the management is lax or
indifYerent, it often happens that a few "roughs" will
bully the rest of the audience and delight in unseemly
noises. Do not shout at your audience in such a case.
Of course the majority will be with you and applaud a
rebuke to the disorderly few, but there is a far better
and more effective method. Have the ushers observe
the worst offenders. The really vicious fellows are al-
ways few, the rest of the disorderly element is made u])
of the foolish and thoughtless. As soon as you remove
the ringleaders, order will return. Banish the ringleaders
from your place and often they will come back, penitent
and full of promise of reform.
In a theater, pervaded by an atmosphere of hospitality
where every patron feels he is a welcome guest, there will
be no disorder. The exhibitor who understands his busi-
ness must know how to create the necessary atmosphere.
The Future of the Scientific Film
Interesting Interview with Dr. R. T. Jupp.
Dr. R. T. Jupp, a prominent figure in the moving picture
field of England, is one of the very few men who at the
present, unites scientific knowledge and training with a love
and understanding of the moving picture. It is interesting
to read what he has to say on a subject, that in due time
will become a most important factor in cinematography.
Much of what he says is equally true in this country and
shows again that the moving picture know- no national or
geographical boundaires. Dr. Jupp, speaking on the topic,
"How Will Science Benefit by the Cinematograph?" remarks:
"The development of kinematography generally has been
delayed by an amount of blind prejudice and unintelligent
criticism that probably has been applied to no other scientific
invention since the days when Stevenson introduced the
steam engine. This, in a great measure, accounts for the
fact that practicall}', in this country at least, no real attempt
has yet been made to apply the process to purely scientific
subjects, notwithstanding the fact that the kinematograpli
probably affords opportunities attainable by no other means,
for the propogation of ^cicntific knowledge.
"Whilst England has stood aloof, it is noteworthy that in
other countries a few. though somewhat isolated, attempts
have been made to utilize animated photography in the lec-
ture rooms of various scientific institutions.
Looking at the matter from a purely educational point of
view. I suppose it will be generally admitted that things
which can be seen make an infinitely deeper impression upon
the memory than things which are unseen. Nor can it be
doubted that the ordinary methods of teaching by word of
mouth, which are in vogue in our schools and colleges today,
result in an enormous ainount of wasted energy nn the part
of the teachers and lecturers, much of which would be
avoided by the utilization of the kinematograph in the various
curriculums.
Let me take, in the first place, the ordinary schools as an
example. How much more interesting and comprehensive
would such a subject as hist<iry become if. periodically, out-
standing episodes could be faithfully enacted upon a screen
before the scholars, with a true presentment of the costumes
and manners of the period. The same might be said of the
teaching of geographj-, which I suppose, is entirely unintel-
ligible to ninety per cent, of all school children.
"And if we turn to the natural sciences, I believe that facts
could be brought home in a way that no other method of
teaching could accomplish.
You have asked me in this short article to indicate in what
directions I consider science will benefit by the motion pic-
ture, j-'ir.-t and foremost, I believe that the kinematograph
ii destined to become a recognized factor in the course of
surgical instruction. Under the sy>tem now in vogue in med-
ical colleges, every student during his period of training is
obliged to spend an hour a day in the lecture room
listening to discourses on surgery, which embraces, it may
be added, far more than mere operating, and includes many
other subjects, as for e.xample, fractures, dislocations, dis-
eases like leprosy and glanders, and deformities. In the
ordinary course, no matter how interestingly the lecturers
may deal with their subjects, it may be said that this one
hour per day for two years is to all intents and purposes
wasted time. On the other hand, if every salient feature
could be demonstrated by the kinematograph as the lecture
proceeded, a method which would not be insuperably difficult
to carry out, the value of these lectures from a teaching point
of view would be immensely increased and the benefits de-
rived by the students would be such as to far outweigh any
objection which could be raised on the score of pecuniary
expense. The use of the kinematograph would greatly in-
crease the teaching value of any such lectures, and would
enable benefits to be derived from them which certainly (\>>
not result at present. In addition, the lecturer, whether he
be the author of the examples or not, might be expected to
give a far more clear and lucid interpretation of the subject.
The students of science in general who are unable to
attend the lectures of the better-known professors, as well
as those whom fate compels to reside at some distance from
the centers of education, the kinematograph in its new func-
tions would come as an incalculable boon, for it would be
possible by its aid to repeat the illustrative action of the
greatest authority on any given subject, and by means of
an accompanying lecture, to give the instruction not only
as many times as may be required, but in as manj- different
places. This would enable the poor as well as the wealthy,
the country as well as the town, to enjoy the same high ad-
vantages.
Some progress has already been made in the direction in-
dicated, several firms having issued valuable scientific and
semi-scientific films. Only recently. Professor Eijkman, of
Holland, projected kinematograph pictures illustrating the
pulse waves upon the screen at a congress at Salzburg. In
his method, an apparatus is employed which, placed upon an
artery, follows and records exactly the motions of the pulse.
This Sphymograph, as it is called, is connected with a sensi-
tive electrical apparatus, which, readily placed at a preciseh-
flctermined point, conducts an electrical discharge through
Rontgen tubes, thereby producing a momentary flash. By
the reproduction of these flashes, the pulse tracing can be
followed in the manner of an ordinary film.
The Management of a Home is a subject which has been
taught bj' the kinematograph practically to the poor and
more ignorant people in crowded centers, and the Care of a
Child from birth to its teens as depicted by nurses and work-
ers of experience is a wonderfully instructive course.
The furnishing of a home, the food and clothing necessary.
the preparation for school, school life and recreation, can
all be depicted here, controlled by experts, and without doubt,
the kinematograph is destined to prove a powerful aid in
overcoming much of the gross ignorance e.xisting in all walks
of life, regarding many branches of domestic economy, and
more especially with regard to care and training of children.
The only drawback at present to this general use of the
kinematograph in this way is the expense, but that could be
overcome, either by co-operation of the authorities to obtain
films, or by possible reductions in the cost of manufacture
in the future, as the demand increases.
The kinematograph has already brought scenes of national
and stirring interest before spectators prevented from see-
ing the actual occurrences, with a promptitude that made
the representation more valuable. In King George's reign, it
will enter on a path of usefulness the extent and value of
which it is impossible to estimate; for it will be recognized
as an unrivalled means of demonstration in cases where the
eye and hand require to be educated and trained, and there
is unmistakable evidence that before long its application
will be widely established.
In one branch of knowledge, ethnography, the kinemat-
ograph has made enormous advances. Millions of people
have been able to witness faithful portrayal of the habits and
customs of numerous foreign races. The scenery, flora and
fauna, the cities and villages, modes of transport, the archi-
tecture of almost every country in the world have been
shown in thousands of theaters, and the educational value
of such pictures must be immense.
In the realm of technical knowledge, also, something has
been done, but from the purely scientifk; and teaching point
of view, there remains here an immense opportunity for the
use of the kinematograph.
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Reviews of Notable Films
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•'THE COURTING OF MARY" (Majestic).
New Picture Company Scores Clean Hit with First Release
and Sets a Fast Pace in the Quality Race.
^^ATL' l\.\I.I-\ ilicn- li;is l>i-iii miu-1) Npt-iiilatioii ret^ardinn;
•^ ^ thf niiality ami character nl the product to hi- rt'lcast-cl
by the si-vcral new picturo-proihicinK companies that have
recently been ornaiii/cd. The returns are now coming in
and they are complimentary to the new producers. It was
the |)rivileKc i>f the Movint; Picture World representative to
view the first lilm ot the .\laje>tic Motion I'icinre t"omi>any
entitled "The t'ourtitii; Mary." which is scheduled tor release
throUKh the Motion i'icture DistributiiiK and Sales ( ompany
on November J6, and we now desire to recor<l the >at'e and
sane \erdict that a clean hit ha> been scored. Independent
exhibitors will take new hope when they Rct this picture, lor
it means that their pro^jram will be materially -.trenKthened
thereby.
This picture belouKs to liiuh-class come<ly. It is a ~iniplc
subjeci. depending; entirely upon the personality of the players
and they have made the best of their opportunities. f)f
course, the perst)naliiy of Mary Pickford dominates the play
and <niitc natur.iily. for is not "Little Mary" on,. i,\ the
Scene from "The Courting of Mary" (Majestic).
most delightful little photoplayers in the business and. aUo,
this beinK the first of the Majestic pictures, it is quite natural
that the best attraction should be featured. So it is that
"Little Mary" trips an<l scintillates in her most charming
rnanner throughout and throughall a full thousand feet of
film, leaving only a re.ijret at the finish that there tnight
not have been more of it.
Mary's part in this picture is that of a "tomboy ' summer-
,girl, \vith a score of lovers at her heels. She succeeds in
dodging them, but only by burying herself in the woods. This
is where (Iwen Moore .gets on the job. He is a "woman
hater" and has had his own time getting away from an amor-
ous young woman who insists upon fainting on i^is shoulder
at the slightest provocation. He. too. hunts the solitude of
the tall timber where he discovers Mary. They cpiarrel a:id
— get interested in each other.
Marys Unck Bill, who has taken a slight interest in the
r-rvcc-;dings, becavic of hi-- .-rrente"- i."i"'..:-est in .nother giil.
helps matter-; ■.l^o•^^^ by forbi.ldiii.!'; Mary to have anything t-i
do with Owen. Naturally, a wilful girl does the very thing
she is told not to do and there is an elopement and a wed-
ding, so Mary and Owen are happy ever afterward.
In telling this little story the Majc>tic producer has in-
jected many a delightful bit of comedy and has set his
players into the most beautiful of Nature's nooki and cor-
ners. At no time does the action lag — something doing
every moment. The supporting company is excellent; the
boys are boys and there are several very beautiful girl*.
Uncle I'.ill. who plays no small part in the picture, is im-
personated by W. H. Brown, a well-known light opera and
musical comedy star.
Photographically the Majestic people have proved that they
understand their business. The |)ictures are clear, sharp and
steady and some beautiful effect^ have been obtained. In
this respect the first of the Majestic product will rank along
with the best of any make, without exception. If the
Majestic's manufacturing department is able to keep tip to
the high standard there are some others who will have to
change their present methods.
To conclude: Manager t (tchrane is to he congratulated
upon the successful entry of hi> company in the picture
market. He has made good all his promises so far; now
let him keep it up and the fortunes of the Majestic Company
are secure.
"THE SHERIFF'S SISTERS " (American).
Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
IC .\X promise a Western drama ••i stirring interest, from
start to finish, in "The ShcritT's Sisters," by the
.\merican. which will be released Thursday, Nov. 30
1 he photography is especially good an«l possesses fine
definition and stereoscopic fjuality. The camera man has
contined himself chiefly to f)Utdoor scenes in making settings
for the story, and many of them are of exceptional beauty.
But this is only to be expected, when it is remembered that
they are taken in the beautiful El Cajf>n Valley, about 20
miles east of San Diego, in Southern California, where the
American plant and studio are located
.\n interesting love story is revealed in the plot and dur-
ing its development the leading characters are capably sus-
tained by Miss Pauline Bush. wh.. appears as the elder
of the sheriffs sisters, by Miss \an Tromp. who Lake- the
role of the younger, and by Jack Kerrigan, who as'.umcs
the pivotal character— that of the dashing young fellow,
who is loved by both sisters, but who bestows all his love
and attentions on the younger.
There is jealousy, of course, on the part of the elder sis-
ter, and there is a villain and, between the two. the hero is
made tlie scapegoat for a crime committed by the villain.
We see the innocent man followed by a crowd of lynchers
and overcome, after a very realistic list contest, and thrown
over a bridge. But he emerges safely from impending death
and the cloud of suspicion that has settled on him, and wins
the girl of his choice.
The weak spot of the filmed story, however, lies in the
fact that the villain, who has committed murder, is not
even shown as being arrested. This, it must be confessed,
is trivial treatment of a commanding incident and character
of the story, and decidedly points to a faulty scenario.
The opening scene shows the front of the sheriff's pretty
cottage nestling in vinc>.. The villain. George Dalton. is
pleading with Ciertrude. the shcrifif-i elder sister, for a return
of his love, but we see her refuse him. Then Jack Wilton,
handsome of face and light of heart, appears. We see Ger-
tie's face light with something stronger than affection at his
approach, but he greets her only as a friend.
Next day the younger sister, Lucy, returns from the East.
Jack Wilton is smitten at first sight, and so is Lucy. Ger-
trude notes this and is seized with jealousy. This jealousy is
increased when she discovers the lovers near the great palm
tree next day.
George Dalton again presses his suit with Gertrude, .\gain
he fails. Jack approaches Gertrude, as Dalton walk-; away,
and the latter, believing him his rival, inwardly vows venge-
ance. Tack shortly afterward calls on Lucy's father and
asks him for her hand in marriage. He refuses, but Jack
firmly insists. There is a quarrel and Jack goes away
downcast.
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Scene from "The Sheriff's Sisters," by the American Film Manufacturing Co.
Immediately afterwards Dalton approaches the old man
and asks for the hand of Gertrude. He is refused with angry
words and Dalton replies in kind. The old man then draws
his revolver and is shot dead by Dalton, who hurries from
the scene.
Jack, who has been engaged in conversation with Ger-
trude, hears the shot and rushes towards the spot. So does
the sheriff, who was in the vicinity at the time. Jack ar-
rives first and is horrified to find the father of his sweet-
heart lifeless. He is discovered by the sheriff, standing over
the dead man with a revolver in his hand. This revolver he
had picked up beside the bodj'.
The sheriff accuses Jack of murder and puts him in jail.
Lucy pleads with her brother and tells him that her lover
is innocent, but he is obdurate. As the sheriff pulls his
handkerchief from his pocket, he unconsciously drops his
keys. Lucy secures them and releases Jack.
In the meantime Dalton, the real criminal, has gathered a
band of lynchers and galloped to the jail. He is desirous
to turn all susp'cion from himself and put a rival out of
his path by having him lynched. The party arrives just as
Jack has made his escape and is mounting a horse. They
purive Iiim, wound him, engage in a desperate hand to hand
conflict, overpower him and throw him ever a bridge, while
it freight train is passing.
ack escapes fatii injury and S'ac:eed.s in alighting from
tr.c l-;;iii. only to fal' into the hands of the ?her;ff, who takes
him back to jail. Just before they arrive, Gertrude has over-
come her jealousy, at sight of ler si.-;t'.;r'« agony, and in-
formed her that Jack was with her at the time the shot was
Tii^d The sheriff is also notifie-l of this i.-.tt and releases hi.*^
prisoner, restoring him to the tender attentions of Lucy.
"HANDS ACROSS THE SEA" (Eclair).
American Company Produces Two-Reel Subject of Ambi-
tious Character — Washington in New Guise.
SIGNALIZING its first American production, the Eclair
Film Company released a two-reel subject entitled
"Hands Across the Sea," on November 2ist. Realizing
the value of something unusual for the initial American pro-
duction, the Eclair folks have spared no expense to make this
picture notable, not only in proportions but in character
and quality. In many respects it comes up to expectations
and, while it is above the average, it is not quite up to the
Eclair standard of photography.
The story of the picture is too long to relate here. It is
a grouping of some of the principal incidents of the Revo-
lutionary War. There is a- very good interpretation of the
mission of Benjamin Franklin to the Court of France and
the enlistment in the cause of American independence of the
French noblemen, Lafayette and Rochambeau.
The scenes' following are taken from Revolutionary his-
tory and, while they are in chronological order, they are
rather fragmentary, it being impossible, of course, to cover
.«o extended a period otherwise. The battle of Monmouth
is most elaborately staged and costumed, there being some
350 men engaged in that scene. Here the incident related of
Moll Pitcher is brought out prominently and with good
effect. Other hand to hand encounters and skirmishes be-
tween the opposing forces are equally well portrayed. In
point of action and realism attained in these scenes, excel-
lent results have been obtained.
In this picture the Eclair Company has given us a new
glimpse of General Washington. We have been accustomed
to think of him as sitting passively upon his white horse or
in some dignified pose. In this subject he is shown as a
fighting general with an ever ready sword and an impetuous
spirit. This conception may be somewhat startling, though
it is on record that Washington was quite hand}- with his
sword and that he did, at one time or another, some real
fighting.
Interwoven with the scenes of battle is the thread of the
love story of Charlotte Temple, supposed to have been be-
traj'ed by a British officer and to have died a miserable
death in poverty. A character called Grace Deane is the
friend of Charlotte who takes the unfortunate girl under
her care. The part of Charlotte is prettily portrayed by
Miss Helen Martin and that of Grace Deane by Miss Doro-
thy Gibson. The latter has had considerable picture experi-
ence and is more widely known as the Harrison Fisher girl,
having posed for Mr. Fisher for several years. Mis? Gibson
was given very little opportunity to display her ability in
this picture, but she made good use of what chance she had
and is a very pretty figure of a Colonial girl.
The picture was produced principally under the direction
of Mr. James Slavin, well known in theatrical circles as a
writer and producer.
The Eclair Company has, by this production, demonstrated
its ability to produce large things, and Independent exhib-
itors may look for many good pictures from its American
players in the future.
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SCENES FROM ECLAIR FIRST AMERICAN PRODUCTION "HANDS ACROSS THE SEA IN "ye" (TWO REELS)
1— DOROTHY GIBSON AS GRACE DEANE" AND HELEN MARTIN AS CHARLOTTE TEMPLE. 2— BATTLE OF MONMOUTH 3— LATATETTE
Ain) ROCHAMBEAU DEFENDING THE HOME OF SILAS DEANE. 4— WASHINGTON WATCHING OV^H HIS MEN. S— FRANKLIN AND
LAFAYETTE AT THE COURT OF FRANCE. 6— SCENE IN FRANKLINS RESIDENCE IN PAF IS. 7— FIGHT AT BLOCKHOUSE.
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"THE POLITICIAN'S DREAM" (Vitagraph).
.\ i)i)t;il)lc tiliii ami a notable c<Miiedy i» this hilarious iiiultr-
taking. It is seldom we look at a comedy that involves a
cast of Scx) people. Of course, it is true that some of the cast
were unconsciously working for the Vitagraph; they form
the innocent bystanders in the large political parade that i.~
part of this picture. The entire Vitagraph corps was in ac-
tion here, not only the regular actors, but all the mechanics,
scene painters, property men, wardrobe people, cooks.
waiters, watchmen and all, form a part of the great parade
that marches in endorsement of Simon Stubbs (John Bun-
ny) for Mayor of Xew York. There were several hundred
extra people engaged for the procession, numerous carriages
Scene from "The Politician's Dream" (Vitagraph).
and a fife and drum corps lo lead it. This street parade
is one of the best pieces of production work that it has been
our pleasure to witness.
Simon Stubbs was a ct)untry politician who had his own
theories concerning civic government. He disagreed with
everybod}' on matters of state, with the exception of a cer-
tain widow lady with whom he a.greed on any topic for reas-
ons that lodged around his heart more than they did in his
head. The work of Mr. lUuiny in this production is perfec-
tion. Nobody could a>k or e.vpect anj-thing better from that
sterling comedian, or anyone else. He is rapidly becoming
the most famous comedian the world has ever known, and
if the Vitagraph people continue to provide him with vehicles
of this sort his fame will know no bounds. "The Politician's
Dream" is a very simple story. It is based upon a mere
Scene from "The Politician's Dream" (Vitagraph).
thread; that of a country politician who falls asleep and
dreams that he is sent for to come to the Metropolis from
a little country town and become Mayor of New York.
It would take some such man as Charles Dickens to prop-
erly describe the personality of Mr. Bunny and it is needless
to describe it to those who are familiar with his work in
moving pictures. But in "The Politician's Dream" he is seen
at his best in the role of a country politician, taking himself
seriously and being taken seriously by others. According to
the dream, a committee from New York calls upon Simon at
his simple country domicile and there tender to him marks
• if appreciation of his great perspicacity and political acumen.
Having delivered these sentiments they then deliver a set of
resolutions inviting him to come to New York City and
accept the othce of Mayor. Simon responds in a becoming
manner and makes his departure from the village in true
presidential style. In the city he is acclaimed on all sides
and becomes the man of the hour. The waj' in which Simon
deports himself, and the dignity with which he endeavor> to
carry his new-founil honor, is an exquisite bit of pantomime
that will stand the test of time.
The great parade is held in his honor and Simon is elected
Mayor by the most overwhelming majority ever known. But
meanwhile, back in his country home, a venomous serpent has
crept into his garden of bliss. His hated rival, Mr. Binks
( W'm. Shea), has made great inroads into the affections of
the Widow Mcrritt (Miss Flora Finch). To what purpose
tlien are empty honors? What profiteth a man though he
he elected Mayor of New York if he lose his own soul-
mate?" Learning the sad news. Simon puts glory behind
him and h<i>lens back to the village to intercept the approach-
ing wedding. .Arriving there, he finds himself too late and is
thumped brutally upon his voluptuous nose by the destroyer
i>f his bliss. This thump upon his well-upholstered proboscis
I'.rings about the awakening of Simon Stubbs and in his
awakening lie perceives the futility of empty honors as com-
pared with the joy of having for a helpmate such a woman
as the Widow Merritt.
A simple plot but strongly done and all the stronger for
its simplicity. H. F. H.
VITAGRAPH PLAYERS.
Miss Turner has been sick for about two months, but has
so far improved that she is rejoining the company this week.
Mr. Arthur Rosson is laid up with i\ y poisoning through
devotion to duty and doing funny falls in battle scenes.
The Vitagraph Company has started a riding school and
has engaged Lieutenant Schiebler, L^. S. A., as instructor of
riding to the ladies and gentlemen of the company who have
the most need of his tuition.
Mr. John Bunny ascribes his ample girth as the result of
being a chronic sponger for twenty years on the hospitality
of the B. P. O. E.
Mr. James Y'oung. well-known Shakesperian and romantic
actor, has rejoined the company after a tour of the South,
plaj'ing the lead in "Judy O'Hara." Mr. Young is back
to stay this time; he is done with the road for keeps and will
stick to moving pictures. In other words he "listened to
reason," as expounded by his friend, John Bunny. More
about James later.
Ralph Ince when not playing Lincoln is busy beating
everybody around the place playing checkers.
If Charley Eldridge can get his mind off playing dice he
is going to challenge Ince for the championship of Locust
Avenue (from the elevated road down to the "yellow" house,
inclusive).
Maurice Costello a native Pittsburgher. was presented with
a gold ring by members of the Motion Picture Exhibitors"
League recently at a meeting of the organization at 223
F'ifth Avenue, Pittsburgh. Mr. Costello addressed the meet-
ing and made a befitting response. As J. Bunny would saj^:
"He done fine."
The Rev. Robert Gordon, former pastor of the First Bap-
tist church, who accepted a call to the First Baptist church
of Topeka several months ago, introduced moving pictures
as part of the regular services Nov. u and attracted a con-
gregation of 1.200.
THE STUDIO WEDDING.
In our issue of April 29th. 1911. we published an editorial
entitled "Moving Pictures in the Home." which was supple-
mented in the following issue, dated May 6th, by an editorial
entitled "The Studio Wedding." In the light of prophesies
made at that time, we take a certain satisfaction in recording
an account of the wedding of Miss Margaret Marvin to Mr.
George V. Schmitt, both of New Y'ork City. The ceremony
look place in the studio of the .American Biograph Co., on
14th Street, Xew York, on the evening of Nov. 9th. The
fact that the bride is the daughter of Mr. H. N. Marvin, vice-
president of the Biograph Company, may have had something
to do with bringing our prediction to such a quick fulfillment.
Be that as it may, we desire to amplify our previous declara-
tion by the following bombast: that within two years studio
weddings will be as common as grasshoppers ever were in
Kansas.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Among the Chicago Houses
By Charles A. Yountj-
TllK KiinUall riicatcr, at Fiillcrtoii ami Kimball Avenues,
is a very tiiu- e\ami>lc ut the lielter clans of iieinlilmrhMrxl
theater, wliicli is so siireiv driving tlie "store sluiw" out of
existence. 1 am very much pleased to present a picture of it
herewith The front, as shown by the cut, is of white enamele<l
brick, with stained nl-'ss tli>.)rs and windows, and gi\es a pretty
effect at ni^ht Its owner an<l maiianer. Mr. I'. ( ). Nicison. has
spent over $iJ.cx)o f>n the house, and his only regret is that he
did not build it to seat 500 or (loo. as its present seating capacity
oi 300 IS ina(U(iuaie to accominoilate the crowds thai come.
The house is well built and lireproof. so well indeed that Mr.
Xielson secured an insurance rate on it which is practically the
same as the residence rate— a potent testimonial to the ihoroUKli-
ness c>f its construction. 'I'he floor is cement, and lias an un-
usually heavy slope, the pitcli beinn four inches between tlie rows
of seats. enabliuK one to look over the head of the person in
iri>nt III him and see all the picture without inconvenience.
The operating room is of mn>i\ design, not too lar^e. but com-
pact and convenient. When the house was built, Mr. Xielson
gave his operator full charge of this part of the house. The
walls are of hollow tile of special design, and make it much more
Kimball Theater, Chicago, 111.; F. O.
and Manager.
Nielson, Proprietor
tircproof than the average booth with tin or sheet-iron fireproof -
in^. The projection is above criticism. A Power's Xo. 5 ma-
chine is used, which gives as good a picture as can be desired,
but Mr. Nielson says that when he buys a new tnechanism it will
be a Power's Six. Operator Turner showed me a good feature
of his lamphouse which I had not seen before on a lampliouse in
which the slide-carrier is supported by the condenser mounting :
the slide-carrier support was pivoted at the lower corner, and
swung out of the way when the machine is in use, allowing the
light from the full area of the condensers to reach the tilm.
This arrangement gives at least one-third more light than is
possible when the slide-carrier and cone arrangement is placed
on the condensers, as they act like a diaphraghm stop and reduce
the illumination. I also noticed an excellent feature of the op-
erating room in the form of a twenty-inch exhaust pipe situated
above the lamphouse. Mr. Xielson holds out an inducement to
his operator to do good work in the shape of a substantial bonus
above the union scale.
Mr. Xielson has perfected his owrt screen, made chiefly of
alurninum bronze and shellac on plaster, which gives as brilliant
a picture as I have seen anywhere, and, too. witliout any veil or
shadow, or harshness. I have seen no aluminum screen equal to it.
Other features of mtercst alxiut the Kimball arc the vcntita-
tion, with tw<. .-.j inch IIk exhaust fan* at the rear of the house,
and the heating plant, which is surticient for a koo<1 sized apart-
ment building, lilm siervice i« Liccnse<l. and the films arc new
enough to be in good condition. The third reel I »aw. "CaiHain
Kate," was in very good order, and very well preserved i<»r a
feature of its kind.
.Mr. Xielson was ridiculed when he went i>ut to this bnality
somewhat more than a year ago to build a theater, because it
was thought that the neighborhood was too young and too thinlv
populate*! to support a show, but he has happily disprove'l such
criticisms.
In fact. I have found in the Kimball 1 heater a house which
is pretty nearly ideal in every way, and I would like to suggest
to those managers who have l>ecome disgruntled la-cause of my
criticisms, to visit this house some time and compare their own
shows with one which even a critic must call good, and then rec-
tify the conditions in their own shows.
The Central Theater.
The Central Theater, of l-iillerton .\venue, near Central Park
.\venue, is another pretty plmtciplay house, and a worthy com-
petitor of the Kimball .\ .Motiograph machine an<l Sunlight
curtain form the projection e<|ui|)nu-nt. and the result is good
pictures, though the operator. John C. Jackson, whose work was
otherwise good, did not handle his light quite as
well as could be expected, the light showing vellow
several times. I'ilm service is Independent, sup-
plied by the L.ieininle l-'ilm Service. This house is
owned by a lady. Mrs. Wilhelmina Trebbin, and it
seems to be her policy tf) give a good show, as she
has good pictures and singing
The Drake Theater.
I dropped in at the Drake Theater, Milwaukee
and Drake avenues, and found Manager Harry
Lindner with a big smile on his face. He was too
busy to talk to me. however, for he had on the
Thanhouser three-reel. "David Copperfield," and
the people were coming fast. This film is certainly
a winner, and the physical condition of the lirst
reels, which were much older than the third, was
very fine, the first reel showing no more rain than
the third, though two weeks older. How the
Laemmie Film Service keeps its reels in such kckkI
shape 1 don't know, but they do — one very gcxid
reason for the popularity of Laemmie service. Mr.
Lindner has recently added a Power's Six to his
operating room equipment, and the three reels were
shown with no loss of time by its use, the inter-
mission to change reels being eliminated.
The Crescent Theater.
The Crescent Theater, a vaudeville house, almost
next door to the Drake, gave me a real surprise
when I saw the picture. I had expected to see the
average picture of the vaudeville house, well pro-
jected perhaps, but run in absolute silence. It was
not so. The \'itagraph, "A Geranium," was on
the screen when I entered, and I felt the atmos-
phere of the photoplay immediately. The music
was soft, well played, and perfectly suited to the
picture The orchestra of the Orpheum. for all
their long training, could hardly play any better.
This film was followed by Essanay's "Millionaire
Squatter," equally well accompanied, and then the four vaude-
ville acts, which were good and well received. The program
closed with a Biograph split reel. "Too Many Burglars." and "Mr.
Pragg Fugitive." The manager of this house is Bert Goldman,
formerly of the Oak Theater and the Kohl & Castle forces, and
the program is no doubt the result of his experience. He says
that his operator, Monte .A. Gloss, is one of the best men in
Local Two. and his work on the screen certainly shows that he
is a competent man. The light was ver\' good, and the picture
steady, but a large amount of free light in the house injured the
shadows of the picture, though not enough to take very much
from its clearness. The leader of the orchestra is John Miller,
who can certainly play the pictures. In fact, this house will bear
favorable comparison with any vaudeville house of its class that
I have so far seen, and although Manager Goldman said that he
was not featuring the pictures, he certainly gives them much bet-
ter treatment than many a straight picture house I have seen, in
both projection and music.
The Elmo Theater.
The Elmo Theater, \'an Buren Street and Western .\venue.
had been recommended to me as a house having unusually good
projection. I must confess, though, after a visit to the place, that
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it was a disappointment. There is no reason why it should not
have an excellent picture, but — the operating room is located at
the corner of the house, which is nearly square, necessitating a
side-throw of about 35 feet in a throw perhaps 80 feet long. The
picture shows a good deal of distortion, of course, and though
the outline is square with the screen, due to filing of the aper-
ture plate, the picture on the film is not so accommodating, and
shows its lines decidedly distorted.
The picture is nearly killed by some two dozen red lights, on
the side walls, and the shadows don't look like shadows at all.
Besides, these red side lamps look to me like a real source of
danger, inasmuch as in time of panic the audience would seek the
red lights, thinking they meant exits, as red lights are required
by law to be placed over the exits. Also, the exit signs them-
selves are often inconspicuous, especially so when printed in red
ink and illuminated with red light.
Aside from the bad throw and the red light on the curtain, the
picture at the Elmo is good and fairly clear. The light is fairly
bright, and well handled, and the pictures fairly steady.
The film showing when I entered the place was a Reliance, "A
Mix-Up in Suit Cases." Well named, for it is a mixed-up
thing, depending for its comedy on a lot of would-be funny ac-
tions, and when these fail, resort is had to the broadest kind of
horse-play, verging on indecency, to get a laugh. The second
reel on the program was an Imp, "His Dress Shirt," which
pleased everybody, and left a clean taste in the mouth, too. The
third reel was a special, made by the Industrial Moving Picture
Company, of a National Trap Shooting Tournament, "Compli-
ments of the Du Pont Powder Company, and with one very good
scene in it, showing the clay "bird" flying through the air and
being broken. The fourth reel was a Bison, rather old and a
little rainy, but in pretty good order. Films are supplied by
the H. & H. Film Service, as I saw their initials punched
in nearly every subtitle.
At the beginning of the show about two dozen or so adver-
tising slides were shown, and before they were half over I heard
complaints from a party' of young men behind me, one of whom
said, "Just see the line of dope we've got to look at." This is
hardly a way to attract patronage, making people look at things
they did not pay their admission to see.
Adelphi Theater.
The Adelphi Theater on Western, just north of Van Buren,
has one of the best pictures I have seen lately. A Sunlight cur-
tain is used, and an Edison machine in the hands of Operator
Funk, threw about as steady a picture as I ever saw, without the
shake of one-eighth of an inch in it, and it was of the average
size, too. The program included the Cabin Boy by Vitagraph,
Edison's "Maiden of the Pie-Faced Indians," which brought
many a laugh, especially from some small boys down front, who
appreciated the burlesque as well as the older people, and the
Biograph, "The Making of a Man." Manager Bergner certainly
has a pleasant show to visit. I mustn't forget to mention the
work at the piano of a young lady whose name I did not
learn, and the effects supplied by Drummer Kaplan, which
made the Edison comedy a "go."
Pastime Theater.
The Pastime Theater on Madison St., downtown, has lately
installed the Indirect lighting system. Better pictures and a
lighter house are the result, though I would respectfully suggest
that the Indirect fixtures be installed in the box floor, as several
lights on the wall cast their light on the curtain, which does not
improve the picture. This is the only house downtown using a
Kinodrome machine on a grind, and it certainly does good work.
NEW PHOTOPLAY HOUSE IN WILMINGTON, DEL.
The latest addition to Wilmington's prominent photoplay
circles is the fascinating Majestic Theater, which has re-
cently been constructed and opened its doors to the public
at the eminent business section of Market Street, just a few
doors above Seventh.
This new house has a seating capacity of 1,000 patrons
and an enchanting palace-like appearance which attracts the
eye of the numerous amusement seekers. Its proprietors,
Messrs. Charles and William Topkis, have spared little money
in making it one of the most elaborate and commodious of
picture palaces ever established in the State of Delaware.
Every convenience possible is extended to its many new
patrons.
Since the grand opening of this theater, November 4th,
it has been playing to capacity, due to the most excellent
program of vaudeville and motion pictures sought out by its
experienced promoters.
VITAGRAPH PLAYERS AT COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.
Miss Anne Schaefer, Mr. Robert Thornby, Miss Helen Case, Miss Lillian Christy.
This is part of the Company which is now producing Western N'itagraph Lite Portrayals in the Far West, under the
directorship of Mr. Rollin S. Sturgeon.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Advertising; for Exhibitors
Conducted by EI'ES WINTHROP SARGENT.
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MIGHTY effective indirect advertising is to be credited
to Lester H. Williams, of the I'niquc Theater, She-
boygan, Wis. The Tress, of that place, got out an
"aviation" number for some reason best known to the editor
and Mr. Williams declared in with something more than two
pages of tc.\t aiul cuts of the Solig plant and motion pictures
in general. It was a smartly written story — the sort of
story the layman wants to reail, ami right at the top of the
page, just under the head, comes this line:
Th« Prrs.i takes pleaaure In pr<*«entlni;. In Ita Avlntlon nnfnt>er, an
article drallnic wlib uiutIiik pK'turea from tlie pen of I.esti'r II.
William*, the well kuowD iimnnKer of the Unli|ue Tlicuter, who made
a trip to i'hIoaKo to !i«>rure Ihe Infoniinlloii cMnoeruiiiK Ihi- i;rriit Sfllg
plant, tbe larcrst la the rountr]r. — The Elltor.
It is just an inch and a half, single column, and a lot of
people will probably say that it is small pay for a two-page
story, .since the writer had to rustle the loan of the cuts as
well, but take another look at it.
Mr. Williams is running a picture theater right in that
town. It is pretty safe to say that there are other houses
in the town, hut after this it's Williams of the Unique who is
going to be thought of when the subject of motion pictures
is spoken of. He knows all about them, for didn't The Press
select him to write their story, and didn't he go down to
Chicago and get a story that let in a lot of light about
pictures? Now there are two classes of photoplay managers
in Sheboygan — Williams and the other fellows.
The story is written in the first person, but it does not
bristle with capital IIIIIIIIIIIIs. There is nothing about the
theater, but just a good story about the pictures — the sort
of story a lirst-class press man would write. It is clean and
effective work and the sort of story that does the whole busi-
ness good.
Another Good Example.
Another good example of repression comes in the shape
of an invitation to attend the opening of the People's Thea-
ter, Portland, Ore.. November ist. It is a sheet of gray
paper folded to make four pages. The first page is bright-
ened with a gilt P, for the People's Amusement Co., but
the rest of the text is in black. There must have been a
temptation to use more gold, but more would have spoiled
the effect of elegance. Most of the matter is in twelve-point
italic, which is plain and easily read and which suggests an
intimate message better than would the regular upright face.
The text is reproduced:
Woiember First,
Xinelecn Eleven
Dear Sir:
You arc im-iled to the Grand Opening of the
Peoples Theatre, l^'est Park and Alder Streets, which event
will occur l^ednesJay Evening, November First, Nineteen
Eleven, at Seven P.M.
If you will kindly signify your ttpllingness to be our
guest on this occasion we shall be pleased to ix/jl-^ r.t,-r; ,1/1,1.1
for you.
Respectfully,
Peoples . ("iiijcmcn: Co.
There is soiiicthing dignified and reserved about that sec-
ond paragraph that is peculiarly effective if the house is
going after the best trade, the sort of clientele that is not
to be reached through the medium of free or reduction tick-
ets. The sort of people General Manager Winstock seems
to want are not to be baited with the indiscriminate pass,
but they will "fall for" the cleverly worded invitation and
the house should start with a list of addresses for special
advertising that beats the last telephone book or the social
register seven sorts of ways.
Gauge Your Clientele.
This sort of advertising might not appeal in some sections,
but no advertising is calculated to reach everyone and the
clever advertiser is the man who can suit his style of pub-
licity to his house.
If you want to get the swagger crowd youve got to trail
with them and get up an advertisement that will look well
alongside the wedding announcements and party invitations,
but this sort of thing will be wasted in a more popular sec-
tion where such reserve would be voted "stuck up." Decide
tip(»n the crowd you want and plan your campaign accord-
ingly. Do not ofTer the man who would rather pay a quarter
than a dime for his seat a ten-cent ticket for a nickel, but
appeal to his vanity with the "reservation"' idea and you've
got him. On the other han<l. sf)mc classes of patron will not
take the trouble to write, but they will take care to tuck
the reduction ticket away and will use it.
.•\nd notice that this invitation is printed in clean-cut italic
and not in Old Knglish. That is the most common fault of
most printers and many managers. At the first hint of the
invitation style, there is a cry for "Engraver's Old English,"
and it takes a man half a day to catch the sen'e of the
phrases. If you want a fancy face use Mcriontyne, Post
Monotone, Camelot, or something that can be read.
More Orpheum Offerings.
From N. E. Chancy, of the Orpheum Theater, Hillsboro,
Ohio, comes another lot of programs and this letter:
"We take great pleasure in enclosing under cover, samples
of programs we issue each week. These programs are dis-
tributed every Saturday for the following week, putting one
in each home in the city. We find that it is one of the best
advertising means possible in cities the size of ours. We
also run displays and locals in every issue of the three local
papers each week. We do not claim this program would
be profitable in larger cities. We have given thi matter a
thorough test and expect to keep it up. We arc the only
Licensed house in this city the other two running the Inde-
pendent pictures. We run each reel two nights, changing only
one per night. Our opposition change every night, one of
them using three reels, the other two reels. If our program
proposition meets with the approval of any of your readers,
we shall feel repaid for making the suggestion. It has a
tendency to elevate the business and place it on a more dig-
nified and elevated plane. We are subscribers to your valu-
able paper and have been for more than three years."
In an earlier letter Mr. Chaney stated that these programs
cost him $4.50 a thousand, but that he gets $4 back for adver-
tising. They are printed in one color on good paper with
a fine typographical display and impress one favorably with
the house. It looks like business and it is business. The
folder gives plenty of room for a full description of the sub-
ject and offers a complete change of copy.
Kids 25c a Dozen.
Something out of the ordinarv is found in this announce-
ment, clipped from the program for the week of October 2nd:
BARGAIN MATnTEE: On Saturday. Orlnber 14. »p are Koln« to
havo a hip BHrpnin Mntinoe for the itrhonl rhildren. all (jradp^ under
tbe HiEh Srhncil. We are eolnfc to admit them at Ihe rate of two
for B nli'kel. or 2.V per doaen. on that da.r. Don't foritel the dale
and the plare. We want to know how manj rhildren read onr pro-
Krams earh week, and lake Ibln means to And oat.
Admissions by the dozen should he something new even
to the old timers. It will make talk and build up trade at
the same time, and talk of that sort helps the house.
Mr. Chaney appears to have solved the problem of having
a daily change and yet profiting by the second day business
a film of merit can bring. It is one of the silliest things of
the exhibiting business that in reasonably large places a
film can be seen but a single day. though by all the rules a
good offering should last longer than the single showing.
Post Card Advertising.
Lou J. Wittman. of the Star Theater. Hamilton, Ohio, sends
some more effective advertising, the best being a postal card
which reads:
I hare recently enlarged the Interior of the Star and Installed tbe
most expensive machine made and arranged for an all new proirram
every day. so yoo ran he a!<»ared of the brightest and clean^at pict-
ures In the city, censored by the N. Y. Censorship Board.
We don't atop for supper — come earlv.
U)V 1. WITTMAN. M«r.
The signature is in ink.
These announcements are printed on post cards obtained
from the Kalem Company which show Miss Gauntier. They
cost more than would common card stock, but for the addi-
tional cost Mr. Wittman makes it certain that probably 95%
of the advertisements will be retained by the recipients, a
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perpetual reminder of the Star. It is worth far more than
the difference in cost. It might be suggested that the name
of tlie theater should have been set in capital letters that it
might stand out more, but this is a detail.
He also sends a card giving a halft(me reproduction of Miss
Florence Lawrence, which he states he uses to good effect
when he has her in the films. It might pay the Lubin Co.
to send a line screen halftone about 2 by 3 to Mr. Wittman,
because the picture does small justice to Miss Lawrence'^
attractive face. Mr. Wittman is also using a small folder
with the week's bill when he can get it or as much as he
can get, in which he utilizes the names of the players where
these are obtainable.
A Six Page Folder.
Mr. E. T. League, of the Crystal Theater, Plymouth, Ind.,
sends a departure from the uMial four-page folder in a six-
page sheet, each page 5 x 8'/., which gives him plenty of
space for his program and three pages for well chosen read-
ing matter relatin.g to the picture.
This is in line with the suggestion made here that where
possible something more than the bare announcement be
made. There is lots of good material ready to hand which
can be employed to increase interest in the pictures and
where space permits.
Mr. League states that his field is overcrowded and that
for local reasons he has found it impractical to continue the
folder, but he sends it on as a suggestion tf) others. It is
pretty sale to say that the patrons miss the sheet, for it is
reatlablc and interesting.
The Matter of Advertising.
Mr. League contLMids that advertising for :i theater should
be confined to thai theater and not carry commercial adver-
tising, but in this the writer is not in agreement. It is un-
wise to crowd in so much advertising that the house adver-
tising is overshadowed, but advertising in proper proportion
to the house announcements cuts down the printer's bills to
almo.-^t nothing and shows a certain stability in that it carries
the tiacit approval of the concern's advertising.
The city programs carry more than a profitable line of
advertising and some production theaters are paid as much
a,-> $10,000 a year for the program privilege in addition to
the programs they receive free. Some of these programs arc
so bulky as to be a nuisance, but where the advertisin.g is
held within due bounds, there seems to be no reason why
the expense should not be borne in part by some outside
concerns. Objectionable advertising has no place anywhere,
but the leading drug store, some shoeshop and perhaps a reaj
estate advertisement can do no harm and the checks will
help pay the printer.
Purely house advertising, circulars, handbills and similar
paper sliould be held to the house announcements, but tliese
folders are in the nature of programs and thevi can be no
objection to a reasonable amount of foreign advertising. If
you can use the space to good advantage yourself, there is a
good reason for leaving out the outside advertising, and Mr.
League made effective use of his space, but the advertising
bills are sometimes serious problems to the small house and
the extra advertising the only thing that makes it possi1)le.
INCENTIVE AND DEVELOPMENT.
By Harrison Del Ruth.
I have perused the piiilo^ophies of my free-lance contem-
poraries with both amused and serious thought. .\nd when
all is said, the concrete substance of basic argument lies in
favor of those who contend that their efforts are underjiaid.
It is not my intention to deal in personalities, but con-
structive principles. .\nd after proving that scenarios can-'
not ("under our pre>ent system of exploitation), bring the
author lull economic, (,r commercial value, without con-
llicting with the accepted principles of capitali>ni. 1 will
deal with a creative force called "incentive."
.All industries are maintained by either rent, interest or
profit. The value of any commodity is determined by the
amount of labor power necessary in its production, whether
mental, physical, or both. The price (a monetary expression
of value), is determined by supply and demand.
But let us specialize: you and 1 are dealing in scenarios,
and as exponents of the silent drama, must weigh each phase
of reason, to try and I'.nd the cause for low prices, and a
legitimate remedy as well. \\'e are in the field to supply the
demand, competing witii our dramatic merchandise for mar-
ket;-. To you and me, as representatives of individual wares,
the cry. must be uncompromisingly, "The Survival of the
Fittest!" While clerks, newspaper men, mechanics, and
acto-s, competed out of their own specialized lines of work.
by greater supi)ly than demand, are entering our field, and
since ideas can be bought for ten dollars ($10), and rebuilded
to numerous versions, by the purchasing company, how can
you a.s an intelligent thinker, expect more than they choose
to give you?
Nothing is produced for use, the typewriter you use was
not made for use, but for PROFIT. Profit is the return
upon in\estcd capital. The difference between that which
you produce in wealth, and receive for your commodity, is
the return interest uixm investment, and goes to the stock-
holders. When a company no longer pays dividends the
capital is withdrawn, the actors cease to act, and your
scenarios would not scl! at even $14.85. .\11 of which is
right and just, under the present system.
The evolution of the silent drama, during the last five
years, has marked the epoch and decay oi slap-stick comedy,
cheap stagy acting and melodrama. Our audience, the high-
est of criterions whose instinctive consciousness of right
and wrong, good and evil, has been nourished and keenly
develojjed by observation and training, has demanded a
higher class in comedy and dramatic production.
In the next few years, the poor technique of present day
production, will have passed; the scenario writer, gifted with
natural dramatic instinct and constructixe ability, will come
into his own. Nothing was ever produced by man greater
than the mind that conceived it. and the scenario dramatist
has an equal part to play in the uplifting of the picture
drama with the directors and actors, who weave his plot into
action. .\nd in proportion to the fineness in production
must the future day moving picture play show fineness in
construction. The scenario writer will become a specialized
artist, and the schooling through which he is struggling at
present, will make possible his success, if he is the real
artist.
It will be a repetition of the weeding i)rocess, the survival
of the fittest. The clerk, newspaper man, or what not,
lacking the finish and dramatic conception necessary to
higher production, will go to the discard, and at that time,
and not until then, will the scenario writer receive the recog-
nition due his efforts.
.At present, generally speaking, the scenario writer is a
no\ice, his plots are crude and unfinished, while the word
"technique" is an unknown quality; he does not know either
the power of limitations of the camera, nor the proportion
of a scenario, in order to begin and tell the story, with a log-
ical sequence, in a thousand foot reel.
Because of this scenario dissecting, or editorial depart-
ments, are maintained. And when you. b)- a conscientious
study of your subjects and the possibilities as well as meth-
ods of production, are able to turn out a class of work
prepared for production without rebuildin.g. you will be an
artist in your line, and by the scarcity of your work, create
a demand which will bring you a proportionately larger
remuneration.
No worthy effort for the uplifting of society, nor anj-thing
within its realm, has ever been accomplished by money
alone. "The higher and most inspiring incentive has been
the satisfaction of man's ego, personal pride and love of
worthy appreciation. Money is secondary and onlj- acts
as incenti\e to the point where it is no longer needed: would
Kubelic choose the wilderness as audience to his genius, or
the harmony of human hearts, the answer is obvious.
But there being no danger of you. as a scenario writer
i)ecoming a Kubelic. 'or reaching a point where money is
secondary. The dollar ($) mark, must of necessity be the
predominating and material incentive. But the flash of your
name upon the screen, will thrill you to new endeavor and
the approbation of others, by creating pride and arousing
your ego. will reflect its power and influence in your future
work.
Since the tendency to organize the forces of the producing
classes is today the popular vogue, one might speculate upon
the advisability of launching a similar movement among the
scenario writers, and by direct "action compel recognition,
which our vanity deems jiist. and at the same time elevate the
price of the commodity. But a moment's thought dispels
such a dream as too Utopian for serious consideration. The
producing companies would immediately buy the services of
the capable writers, create their own scenario department,
write their own stories and send the scenario trust to
the junk heap. The method alone lies in your work and
not in action.
As a free-lance writer. I have averaged $21.40 per sce-
nario—the lowest price being $15 for my first storv. I am
doing better now, thank you. .And if my present work, as
a free-lance, did not command a better average, I would
turn my misdirected footsteps back to the soil and not tell
a single- soul about it.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
The National Film Distributing Company
—Its Programme and Outlook.
THIRD movements in the moving picture field have
been talked and written about, as World readers know,
a great deal during the past fifteen months. Atten-
tion has been attracted to more or less abortive organiza-
tions, having for their object the acquisition of that over-
flow of business which unquestionably exists in connection
with the picture. It is not necessary to trouble the reader
with any history of dead and gone organizations which have
started for the purpose of complying with the requirements
of the situation. The World's pages for the early part of this
year's and former volumes sufficiently tell the story.
There is a considerable number of exhibitors throughout
the country who desire, rightly or wrongly, to make a choice
of their own market. This is not a point that we intend to
discuss; we are merely concerned with the fact. To meet
this demand, there was formed some time ago a National
Film Distributing and Leasing Company which, however,
was unable for various reasons to live up to the promises
of its programme. This company failed chiefly on financial
grounds. Into the vacancy thus created, the National Film
Distributing Company has stepped.
So far, little has been told the reader about this company
except what appears in the published advertisements and a
brief article in the issue of Oct. 28th. It became someone's
duty, in order that the facts in regard to the company should
be made as public as possible, to institute a number of in-
quiries as to the company's plans and outlook, going straight
to headquarters for that purpose. "Headquarters" are the
commodious new offices of the company which occupy the
whole second floor of the building at 145 W. 45th St., New
York.
Rightly or wrongly the National Company has been some-
what under suspicion of having a programme which has
nothing more than a paper value. In fact, it has been
stated over and over again within hearing in the moving
picture field for weeks past that the company was a negli-
gible factor in the film situation. The strength of the organi-
zation would alone tend to show that the reverse is the case.
The promoters of the National Film Distributing Co.
claim that it is a live organization backed up by real money,
and that the National Company does not suffer from lack '
of capital. Then again, it has secured the American
agency for the European-made pictures that it advertises,
and the allied American companies of the National are
actually making the pictures which are advertised.
The National Company has applications for its pictures
from hundreds of exhibitors all over the country. Of this
fact there is satisfactory ocular evidence; in other words,
there are large numbers of letters calling for the National
pictures and the National programme.
How does the National propose to satisfy this unques-
tioned demand on the part of exhibitors for its programme?
It is establishing its own exchanges, which are given
exclusive territorial rights. The qualification of a National
exchange is, chiefly, adequate capital. A National ex-
change must be in a position, before it starts business with
the company, to satisfy the officers of the concern that it is
fully able to buy and pay for the pictures required. Great
progress in this direction is being made and the National
Co. is said to have a number of exchanges handlmg its pic-
tures. Probably by the time this article appears, a New York
exchange will have been opened.
In reply to the question put to President I. W. UUman
as to whether the National Company duped any of the for-
eign films, a rumor to that effect having been circulated, we
were met with an emphatic denial. Both Mr. Ullman and
Mr. C. E. Kimball, secretary of the company, affirmed that
the Custom House records would show that all of the
positives were imported. .
The completeness of the National organization and its
programme were emphasized by the officers of the company.
They feel and have planned their campaign with the idea
that any new movement to be a success must rely upon the
possession of a full programme and its dissemination on the
basis of exclusive territorial exchange system.
Now, as to the National pictures, for the picture, like the
play, is the thing. All the money in the world, all the organ-
izing in the world won't make a film distributing company
a success unless it has good pictures to back it up. In this
respect it is claimed that the National, especially as re-
gards its foreign productions, stands a very great chance of
achieving a marked success. There were shown innumerable,
sample prints from the programme. As to this programme,
many were curious to know whether "Plantation," "Rose," etc.,
were actually being made. They are not only actually made,
and arc being made, but they have been shown. All anyone
can say of these American-made pictures is that they consti-
tute a very strong part of the programme: To be exact, the
National program will be one-half American and one-half
European.
Then there were shown samples of the English, French Ger-
man and Italian pictures advertised by the company. These
as has been said, must be conceded to be the stronger part
of the programme. Still, as time goes on. improvement in
the quality of the American-made pictures may be looked
for.
One of the most active members of the organization
is B. E. Clements, who had just returned from a
long trip through the country in the interests of the National
Company. Mr. Clements took with him a large variety of sub-
jects. He found in his travels an enthusiastic reception
wherever he went, his experience being that exhibitors came
many hundreds of miles in order to see the pictures. Since our
inspection of the pictures Mr. Clements has departed on
another trip on the same purpose in order to familiarize
exhibitors with the quality of the National product.
The Boston Invasion.
Welcome to our city! Or words to that effect. And then
some. All of which feebly expresses our sentiments towards
the finest looking assemblage of moving picture exhibitors
that ever stepped off a train in New York City last Wednes-
day evening.
On the invitation of the Vitagraph Company, forty-five
real live American exhibitors from Boston and other New
England towns, came down to New York to inspect the
Vitagraph plant. As their arrival was so near to our time
of going to press, we considered it better not to spoil a
good story by hasty preparation and will therefore hold it
over until our ne.xt issue in order that we may give a com-
plete report of this very interesting event as well as illus-
trations thereof. Be sure to read it.
The party consisted of the following managers:
F. J. Howard. Olympia Amusement Co.. Boston; McCue
& Cahill. Brocton, Mass.; John E. Koen. Theatre Comique,
Salem, Mass.; N. Harris Ware, Beverly, Mass.; A. H. Davis,
Nashua, N. H.; Ernest H. Horstmann, Olympia, Lynn,
Mass.; Joe Mack, Hub Theater, Boston; M. J. Senna.
Pastime, New Bedford, Mass.; Joseph Lablas, National,
New Bedford, Mass.; N. L. Demara, New Nickel, Lawrence.
Mass.; Geo. W^ Delmore, Bowdoin Square Theater, Bos-
ton; D. Glover Ware, Medford, Mass.; Edw. W. Fullerton,
Premier Theater, Newburyport, Mass.; Wm. E. Furber,
Cozy Nickel, Haverhill. Mass.; W. H. Foster, B. F. Keith's,
Boston; Wm. E. Dowlin. Magic Theater. East Boston; Felix
Alland. Pastime Theater. Boston; Frank Hookailo, of Zeni-
con Temple, Roxbury. Mass.; Moe Mark, Theatre Comique,
Lynn, Mass.; Chas. W. Hogdon, Princess Theater, Wake-
field, Mass.; Jacob Lourie. Beacon Theater. Boston; Geo.
I. Appleby, Star Theater, Boston; Nathan H. Gordon, Gor-
don Bros. Amusement Co., Boston; E. \\'. Lynch, Pleasant
Theater, Worcester. Mass.; F. J. McAloon. Tremont Thea-
ter, Southbridge. Mass.; Walter S. Davis. Star Theater,
Pawtucket, R. I.; W. B. Sproule, Union Theater, Boston;
Jas. J. Donovan, Casino. Taunton. Mass.; Jas. T. McMurrere.
Thornton Theater, Boston; W^. W. Aechtler. Dream Thea-
ter, Revere, Mass.; L. B. Mayer, Alden F. Washburn, Unique
Theater, Boston; C. H. Buckley, Roxbury Theater, Boston;
Geo. D. Leonard, Star Theater, Taunton. Mass.; Wm. H.
Koen, Theatre Comique, Salem, Mass.; Geo. A. Ramsdell,
Orpheum, Maiden. Mass.; Harry J. Norton. Winthrop Hall,
Boston; Albert H. Mailey, Gloucester. Mass.; J. O. W.
Barry, Savoy. New Bedford — Palace. Fall River; M. Blumen-
berg, Casco Theater, Portland. Me.; Edward Fullerton. Pre-
mier, Newburyport. Mass.; S. E. Sherman, Bristol. Conn.;
Wm. H. Graves, Theatorium, Amesbury, Mass.; A. E. Lord.
Olympic Amusement Co., Lynn, Mass.; S. H. Bunce, Olym-
pic. South Boston.
Accompanying the party was Mr. John M. Casey, secretary
to Mayor Fitzgerald., of Boston. Mr. Casey has to do withi
the issuing of all show licenses in Boston. He is a fair
minded man and evinces a disposition to learn things from"
the viewpoint of the showman. The Boston Transcript was
also represented by a special correspondent and photog-j
rapher. ''
WALTER H. GUNBY MARRIES.
Walter II. Gunby, of the firm of Gunby Brothers, cele-
brated his birthday, Nov. 3rd, by getting married. The cere-
mony was attended by a number of his friends among the
picture people.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Observations o,ir Man About Town
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1 here was a time wlu-ii the yniiiig men crowded about
the stage door, cither awaiting ttic arrival or exit of the
dazzling damsel, or an opportunity to lill the smallest part
the footlights afforded. lUit things have clianged since then
— reversed you may say. The Johnnie has disappeared and
now we find the young girl in his place. She cultivates the
acquaintance of everyone in presumed authority in connec-
tion with a motion picture theater and seizes every oppor-
tunity to show what a hit she would be upon the screen.
That accounts for the supply of people for the pictures being
in excess of the demand. Between the two species, the de-
cision is in favor of the old-time Johnnie. He never claimed
he could act.
* * *
It must be conceded, that as an incentive to grit, the
motion picture stage surpasses the other. Girls would sit
and rave over the performance of an actress in the speaking
drama and not dare to ask an opportunity to do the same
thing. In the picture drama field it is altogether different.
Stripped of the speaking part, the acting is looked upon as
the simplest thing in the world and the girls are just crazy
to show how much better they can perform than those who
appear upon the screen.
Perhaps the girls, themselves, are not to blame. The key-
chopper at the piano, or his able lieutenant who sings about
"She'ssmaLove," or the high-collared youth who shouts,
"Gents, remove your hats." are to some extent responsible
for the many short-skirted maidens who appear at the
studios and say they are recommended by the manager of
this or that nickelodeon as big hits in the posing line.
* * *
One studio manager told me last week that he felt obliged
to notify a certain picture theatric manager to desist in
sending applicants to his studio and was surprised to re-
ceive an answer that none had been sent. Investigation
showed that one of his ushers had obtained a position of
more importance in connection with his house than himself
on account of boasted influence with the people who make
the pictures. Every girl he liked he promised to put on
the picture stage and followed it up with instructions to the
unsuspecting to present themselves at the respective studios
and say Manager So-and-so sent them there. "Why," say the
misguided applicants. "Manager uses your pictures
and he will not be pleased if you do not give me some con-
sideration." And the strangest part of it is that the dupes
do not call the culprits to account.
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The moral is that every manager should supervise all his
employees as all other managers do in every well-regulated
business. The young man who plays the piano, or sings the
songs, or the youth who plays the no small important part
of usher, when it is played well, or the candy butcher, should
have it firmly impressed upon their minds that they are paid
for and are expected to work in the interest of the house,
and under no circumstances are they to act as booking
agents. Unfortunately, most managers have not given this
matter their attention. Their business will increase when
they do. It is quite annoying to one who pays admission
to spend a few quiet moments in seeing a picture to be
obliged to listen to the wax-haired young man in a three-
dollar suit megaphone to a youthful girl at a distant point,
telling her how well he knows this actor, or that actress,
and how often they have been after him to join the company.
Even when he takes hold of the fumigator and passes up and
down the aisle he fails to lose his assurance. One would
think he was spreading flowers before a queen, if it were
not for the fact that when he goes to hang up his instrument
he asks the nearest touch for a cigarette.
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.Ml eyes are upon the master workmen to see what they
will produce in the nature of an ordinance governing the
motion pictures. Is there anything in the oppressive line
that can be promulgated to improve or strengthen what has
already been enacted? The Women's Municipal League
now appear upon the field and their opening act is a charge
that the Board of Censorship is influenced by the fact that
the non-voting s< cr< i.iric^ are paid with money obtained
partially from the trade They arc remarkably silent about
the action of the Board in co-operating in the suppression
of a certain picture ancl have not accounted for their negli-
gence to attempt to suppress, or even condemn, the presenta-
tion of those pictures in their own bailiwick, notwithstand-
ing they have been condemned by the Board they criticise
and prohibited by the Mayor of the city. The purpose of
the Women's Municipal League may be a very laudable one,
but its operations should be started in the most decisive
direction.
« • •
It is a well-established fact that no matter what the stand-
ing of the sterner sex may be, woman commands his re-
spect. This is so indelibly imbedded in the nature of man
that vNoman is frequently allowed to proceed with some
innovation without a question. But it should not be for-
gotten that woman is not infallible and there is a certain
percentage of them who are not as far-seeing as she, as
a whole, received credit. We have now a Board of Ctensors
who are acting upon, what might be termed, purely philan-
thropic principles — without pay and for the moral welfare
of the community. What more could be a>«kcd? How many
members of the Women's Municipal League know of the
monotonous hours that are spent in viewing reel after reel
of pictures and in the discussion of their merits? Suppose
some non-voting secretaries are being paid? How many of
this league know of the volume of circular matter and cor-
respondence that is issued to inform the various agencies
interested in the business as to its work?
« * *
Movements of women, when properly directed and guided,
have been valuable assets in the destiny of this country and
all such steps should receive hearty support. I think, how-
ever, that a mistake has been made in attacking th« Board
of Censors when they have so much work to do outside to
correct evils which the Board has not the power to control.
The trouble with the movements of most women's organi-
zations that aspire to public discipline is that they are used
as cloaks. I have in mind a certain woman who has recently
appeared as a champion of the votes for women movements.
She has succeeded in gaining columns ot publicity in the
newspapers, and each article studiously notes that her hus-
band is a prominent e.x-prizefighter and keeps a saloon at
a certain place. Later accounts record the fact that she
has made a convert and that the mother of the convert
keeps a hotel, with the location duly noted. Now, I do not
wish to intimate that any of the members of the Women's
Municipal League, or any of their husbands, keep saloons
or hotels. I mention the case simply to indicate the trend
of some parts of the public mind.
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An effort is being made to increase the seating capacity
of picture houses to six hundred. I sincerely trust it will
prevail. It will result in a general advancement and uplift-
ing of the business. An increased seating capacity will
mean an increased revenue to the exhibitors and that in-
crease will enable them to expend more money in the im-
provement of their places for the better satisfaction of the
public. With the present limit, in certain localities, the
managers are obliged to adhere to the five-cent admission.
It is well known that, no matter how well regulated a house
may be, or how good the show, personal pride keeps many
people away from the half-dime house. If the relief asked
for is granted that patronage can be secured. There are
other houses in better localities that get better prices, but
with the increased seating capacity they would be able
to get still better prices and secure a patronage of a still
better class without destroying the "people's entertain-
ment." The motion pictures have become the popular —
the people's — source of entertainment and ample room
should be given it.
.■\merican flag-waving in pictures has been barred in Can-
ada. What an awful calamity that would be to some film
makers if it were barred in the United States.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
CHICAGO LETTER.
By Ja*. S. McQuade.
THE Western Vitagraph stock company, that recently
passed through this city for Colorado Springs, is now
at Grand Canon. The recent blizzard must have been
a Tartar for the Easterners who have been engaged in pro-
ducing Western pictures there, using the magnificent scenery
for backgrounds. The intention was to remain three weeks
in Colorado and, as the time is nearly up, sighs of relief,
when the train departs for Los Angeles, will be heard as far
East as New York.
Twenty people made the journey West, in charge of R. S.
Sturgeon. Fred D. Burns, the famous lasso king, iiis brother
Robert and his wife, the celebrated buster equestrienne,
were among the party. So was Eagle Eye, the halfbreed
Indian who took the leading part in "The Halfbreed's
Daughter," which will be released Wednesday, Nov. 22. Miss
Christie, who took the titular role in the film mentioned, Miss
Helen Case and Miss Anne Schaeffer are the prominent lady
actors on the Western trip. Mr. Thornby, leading man of
the company, will be remembered in "Beyond the Law,"- and
as the Indian in "The Indian Flute," both fine Western pic-
tures. Tom Fortune is assistant director of the company
and Mr. Stradling is camera man.
During the winter the company will be engaged chiefly in
producing Western pictures, in many of which Indian types
will be prominently featured.
Mr. Hutchinson Returns from California.
S. S. Hutchinson, president of the American Film Mfg. Co.,
returned to the city after a three weeks' stay in El Cajon
Valley, Calif., where the Western company, factory and
studio are located. Mr. Hutchinson stated that all the mem-
bers of the old company are still in the American's employ
and that the producing end is at present better than ever.
The studio and the developing and printing plant are in fine
shape, and the facilities afforded are such that all the posi-
tives can be printed there, if necessary.
The present policy of the American is to add to their
list of cowboy films some good typical Western dramas, and
important steps have already been made towards the produc-
tion of several unique educational films, the particulars of
which will be given in the near future.
Advantage is being taken of the nearby location of several
magnificent ranches to secure outdoor settings of great artis-
tic merit for the American pictures. The factory and studio
are about 11 miles east of San Diego and in that vicinity,
or near it, are the beautiful residence and large olive ranch
of Bancroft, the historian. Permission has already been
granted to use some of the fine views in a Western drama
that will be produced soon. The horse and ranch of General
Miles, formerly in command of the U. S. Army, are also
near. The fine outdoor settings of "An Eastern Comedy"
were obtained here, by kind consent of the general.
"I have never felt happier, nor more confident of the future
of the American," said Mr. Hutchinson. "Henceforth the
duties of general manager and president shall be performed
by me."
Wm. H. Bell Off for Australia.
Wm. H. Bell, manager of the General Film Company's
branch at 435 N. Clark Street, has tendered his resignation to
the New York office, which will take effect Saturday, Nov. 18.
General Manager Percy L. Waters has accepted Mr. Bell's
resignation, although he highly appreciates the services ren-
dered by him.
It has all come about because of Mr. Bell's desire to be-
come an Antipodean. He has never seen the jewels of the
Southern Cross flash, nor the hike of the kangaroo in his
native haunts. Now J. D. Williams, the sweet-tongued presi-
dent of the J. D. Williams Amusement Company, of Sydney,
Australia, has lured Mr. Bell into seeing all these and, inci-
dentally, into becoming general manager of the company
mentioned, on most attractive terms.
Mr. and Mrs. Bell, who have a wide circle of friends in
Chicago and Spokane, Wash., will sail with the Williams
party from Vancouver, B. C, on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Mr.
Bell's associates in business here wish him God speed and
success in his new field, and the World heartily joins in good
wishes for himself and wife.
A Fake "Athletics vs. Giants" Film.
I have been informed by S. R. Day, manager of the Es-
sanay city office, that a film was released by the Sales Com-
pany, on Nov. 2, bearing neither the name nor brand of the
manufacturer, and represented as showing the recent contest
between the .\thletics and Giants for the world's pennant.
Mr. Day alleges that this film contains at least three scenes
of last year's contest between the Athletics and the Cubs, at
West Side park, this city, as shown in the Essanay film of
that event, and that the said portion of the Essanay film
has been duped by the maker of the film, entitled "Athletics
vs. Giants," recently released by the Sales Company. "The
tell-tale advertising signs in the West Side park grounds.
Chicago, show that the pictures were not taken in the East,"
says Mr. Day.
"The Essanay poster for the film, 'Athletics vs. Giants,' al-
though not duplicated by the unknown maker of the film
released by the Sales Company, has clearly been imitated,"
says Mr. Day. "This is very apparent on comparing the
well known home-plate scene, which appears on the Essa-
nay poster, with the scene on the poster gotten out for the
film released by the Sales Company."
I have learned that with one exception the leading Inde-
pendent exchanges of Chicago have refused to take their
prints of the duped film out of the express office, after having
viewed the one which had been taken out of the express office
by the exchange referred to.
Cardinal Gibbons ^ees "Coming of Columbus."
The local chapter of the Knights of Columbus, in Balti-
more, had as their guest, on October 26, that venerable prince
of the Church. His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons. The occa-
sion was marked by a special exhibition of the "Coming of
Columbus," which had been conveyed from Chicago by two
Knights of Columbus, of the Chicago chapter, and a Selig
representative.
During the production of this great three-real subject L-
the Selig Company, which occupied many weeks. Cardinal
Gibbons expressed the wish to see it. Mr. Selig. in accord-
ance therewith, saw to it that the privilege of being the first
to witness' its projection on a screen should be reserved for
His Eminence.
The committee from Chicago called upon the Cardinal on
October 26, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and was ushered
into the Cardinal's presence, where they explained at some
length the manner in which the picture had been produced.
His Eminence was surprised when the total of the expendi-
tures in its production was given him.
His Erninence then was conducted to the hall which had
been equipped for the special exhibition. The presentation
delighted His Eminence extremely and he was lavish in his
praise for the energies put forth by William N. Selig and
the Knights of Columbus in the production of this great
picture subject, which will, in all probability, prove to be
the most widely exhibited moving picture yet produced.
Indeed, there is no doubt that the films will have a world-
wide exhibition, not only where Christianity is known, but
in all climes.
After the exhibition, the films were carefully packed, in
readiness for shipment to Spain, where they will be shown
before King Alfonso, the lineal descendant of Ferdinand and
Isabella.
Chicago Film Brevities.
William N. Selig is still in Los .\ngeles. at the latest ad-
vice, and visited the studio several times last week. He is
regaining his strength rapidly, and, although nothing is
known of his immediate movements, it is expected that he
will drop in at his general Chicago office, unexpectedly some
day in the near future.
* * *
Mark M. Dintenfass, president of the Champion Film Com-
pany, of New York, was in the city last Friday. He came
direct from New York to Cleveland to attend the wedding
ceremony of his friend, .\rthur Schmidt, to Miss Murphy, of
Cleveland. Mr. Schmidt is the Cleveland and Buffalo man-
ager for the Victor Company and also the .Mbany manager
for Rex. .After leaving Cleveland, Mr. Dintenfass proceeded
to Toledo and Detroit and thence to Chicago. Mr. Dinten-
fass expressed himself as being highh' pleased with the con-
ditions of the film business during his travels.
* * *
Harry Raver, general manager of Eclair Company, of New
York, was in the city Tuesday, Nov. 7. During his short
stay here he created considerable interest in Eclair's feature
film subject, "Hands Across the Sea." Everj- Independent
exchange in the city is boosting it.
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Mr. Walker, representative of the Nestor Film Company,
was a visitor on Monday. Nov. 6. He was advancing tin-
interests of "Desperate Desmond" and other feature film-
of his company.
* • •
During the few moments that I conversed with Mr. Din
tenfass he was cntluised over his Rreat feature film, "Motlur
Goose." which is to be released Monday, Nov. 27. Mr. Din-
tenfass has gotten out some very artistic and attractive ad-
vance advertising matter to herald this film. I noticed es-
pecially a fine quarter-sheet bulletin with halt-tone illustra-
tions that can't fail to prove eflfcctivc.
* « •
That old warhorsc. William H. Swanson, attended the
opening of Frank Talbot's New Hippodrome, in St. Louis.
on November 11. Frank and he are old friends.
« « «
"Big Otto," the head animal trainer of the Selig Polyscope
Company's menagerie, and W. N. Foster, expert camera
operator, left recently for the Los Angeles branch. Mr.
Foster goes to assume the duties of his new position in con-
nection with the Western productions, while "Big Otto" went
to make arrangements for the transportation of the menag-
erie from the Selig plant in Chicago to the Western plant.
These preparations are advance signs of the production of
another great series of startling animal film subjects.
« * *
During his tour, President Taft was accorded the honor of
tasting the first mouthful to be taken from the gigantic six-
ton cheese made by X. Simon, the .Appleton cheese man.
Mr. Simon presented President Taft with a solid silver
cheese spoon, with which the President scooped out a inorsel
and, after partaking of it. handed the spoon to the committee
in attendance, to be presented to William X. Selig as a sou-
venir of the occasion. It will be remembered that the Selig
Company released a film some time ago showing the manu-
facture of this enormous cheese.
* * *
J. Bobeng, manager of a new theater situated on Armi-
tage and Hancock Avenues, was seen last week and stated
that the house would he opened Xovember 20 with Licensed
service furnished by the G. F. Company's office, at 17-19 S.
Wabash. X. M. Rothschild is the owner. It will seat 300
people.
« * *
Clarence Kricger. owner of the Lyric Theater, Valparaiso.
Ind., has purchased the Vaudette Theater from its former
owner, Mr. Noyes. Both theaters use Licensed service.
* m *
The old Bijou, in Valparaiso, Ind., has just been re-opened
by its owner, Mr. Williams, under the new name, the Star.
This is an Independent house.
* « *
William H. Murphy opened the Federal Theater, a new
house, at 218 E. 6ist Street, last week and reports a nice
business. Mr. Murphy is engaged in other business, but it
is his intention to purchase a string of houses in case he
makes a success of the Federal. His service is furnished
by the G. F. Company's office, at 117 X. Dearborn Street.
* * ♦
Mrs. M. Peache and L. Webber, manager and assistant
manager, respectively, of the Xeighborhood Theater. 1544
West 63d Street, were among the recent callers at the World
office. Mrs. Peache is a very enterprising lady and opened
the Neighborhood about two years ago and has been running
Licensed pictures in it ever since. She reported excellent
business. 'The Two Orphans," complete in three reels, was
shown to most successful business at 10 cents admission.
The house seats only 278 people, which rather handicaps Mrs.
Peache, so she is now lookinp for a good location in Chicago,
where she can put up a much larger house.
* * *
That successful feature film, 'The Crusaders." was pre-
sented at the Arcadia Hall. November 7, as the chief feature
of the entertainment in aid of the building fund for St.
Mary's of the Lake Church. Tickets were 50 cents each, and
nearly 3.000 people attended. Abe Stern, who owns the
Illinois rights for "The Crusaders." furnished the films. Tom
Quill, the manager of the World's Best Film Coinpany, and
the promoter of "The Crusaders." was seen for a moment
last week and stated that state's rights have nearly all been
sold. He has had great success with this film.
* * *
In my recent article on St. Louis moving picture condi-
tions, through an oversight I gave the name of the organist
at the Grand Central Theater as D. S. De Carlisle. This
surname is incorrect, as it should be "De Lisle."
Minneapolis Situation.
By Jar S. McQuade.
MY visit to MinneapoIiN la.si week was made at a tinic
when movmg picture exhibitors wc-rc suflcrmg from
two adverse influences — the recent attack of the Trib-
une on picture theaters in the city, and a sudden cold snap
that caused residents to keep mdoors or wrap themselves in
winter garments. But just as the weather conditions im-
proved before I left, s(» will the interval of a few weeks re-
store the confidence of picture theater frequenters in the
safety of such places of entertainment.
The motive of the Tribune in opening and sustaining its
campaign against pictures has not yet been rliscovercd; but
many interested in the film business in the city believe that
it will be revealed in the near future. That the motive was
not based on a real concern for public safety or good health
has been demonstrated beyond a doubt, as will be shown.
That the Tribune, whose morning and evening issues are
the most widely read in the city, and whose publishers also
own the Pioneer Press, the leading morning daily in St. Paul,
and the Evening Dispatch, another influential journal, in the
latter city, should use its great influence and that of its asso-
ciates against moving pictures on groundless charges — for
groundless they have lieeii proved — is a challenge to the per-
petuity of a free press It may be stated here that the Pi-
oneer Press and the Dispatch began a similar campaign in
St. Paul a few days ago before my arrival in Mihneapolis.
To combat the imfounded Tribtme charges, the Exhibitors'
League of Minneapolis met and appointed 13 of their mem-
bers as a committee of investigation. This committee called
on the Board of Aldermen and requested that a delegation be
selected from the Board to accompany them to every picture
theater in the city on a tour of inspection. They were also
accompanied by the building inspector, the fire marshal and
the electric inspector.
.■\ftcr making a thorough inspection of cvcr>' picture house,
both downtown and in the suburbs, these gentlemen discov-
ered only one picture theater — the Elite, a small house in
the suburbs — that was considered unsafe in case of fire. It
was immediately closed until improvements shall have been
made.
Xow, there are 47 picture theaters in Minneapolis, 30 Li-
censed and 17 Independent. The Tribune had charged that
all were un.cafe or unsanitary. The ratio of 46 to i in favor
of safe and sanitary houses showed that the paper had greatly
erred in publishing the charges. But did it retract these false
charges? Xot so. It continued to assail the picture theaters
even after the committee of aldermen, the building inspector,
the fire marshal and the electric inspector had drawn up and
signed a statement declaring picture theaters in Minneapolis
to he "as safe, as sanitary, and as well safeguarded against
fire as any class of public buildings in the city."
From this fact it is clear that there was animus back of
the campaign. That the animus existed is true, in the ratio
of 46 to i; that the ignorance of the investigating reporter
must be a fact is also true, in the ratio of 46 to i. Such long
shots are dangerous when you haven't a chance to hedge!
A curious incident connected with the Tribune's malicious
campaign was a published interview with Manager Raymond
of the Orpheum. a high-class vaudeville house. This inter-
view appeared in the first article of the campaign, on the
first page of the Tribune. In it Mr. Raymond was represented
to have stated that there were two classes of films, non-
inflammable and inflammable. Furthermore, that he used
the Xo. I and paid $50 per reel for it. while moving picture
houses used the inflammable, which cost only S5 a reel. He
was also quoted as having stated that the Xo. i product could
be secured by moving picture exhibitors if they were willing
to pay the increased price.
Mr. Van Duzee. owner of the Twin City Calcium & Film
Co.. a Licensed Exchange that furnishes service to the
Orpheum and many other houses in the city, confronted Mr
Raymond with the article, but he denied it in toto. He did
not. however, secure a retraction from the Tribune, nor is
there any evidence that he asked for it.
Does it not look as if there is a concerted movement among
leading vaudeville as well as dramatic houses to stab the
moving picture in the dark when chance offers? And may
not these big interests be allied with the big interests of the
press to stem the fast growing popularity of the moving pic-
ture theater, which, so far, has been unable to contribute any-
thing to the support of the press? Is not commercialism
back of it all?
Several suits for libel have been entered against the Trib-
une by Minneapolis exhibitors and exchanges. It is hoped
that this injurious and malicious attack on the property of
good citizens by unbridled newspapers will be punished by
6y.
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the imposing of heavy fines. Several exhibitors who have
their all invested in small theaters, told me that their business
had fallen off 40 per cent., and others named still higher
losses as the results of the Tribune's rampage.
Minneapolis Exchanges.
There is one Licensed and one Independent exchange in
Minneapolis. C. E. Van Duzee owns the Twin City Calcium
& Film Co., a Licensed concern at 709 Hennepin Ave., oppo-
site the Lyric Theater, and J. V. Bryson manages the Laem-
mle exchange in the Sykes block at 256 Hennepin Ave. Mr.
Bryson was only recently established there and informed me
that he was doing a good medium business. He seemed
satisfied with the outlook and was pleased to announce that
all his customers charge 10 cents admission for their picture
programs.
Mr. Van Duzee is one of the old timers in the exchange
business and numbers his friends by the score throughout
this section. He was satisfied with the progress made during
the year past by moving pictures, against the opposition of
other forms of entertainment considered popular in Minne-
apolis. Mr. Van Duzee is to be complimented for the fine
condition of the films rented by him. After six months ser-
vice, or twice as long, they are still in good condition, show-
ing fine inspection and cleanliness. Mr. Van Duzee informed
me that films rented by him were thoroughly cleaned every
month by the Speers Film-Cleaning Machine, which was in-
stalled by him about a year ago, at a cost of $1,000. It is a
duplicate of the Speers Chicago plant. I saw a special edu-
cational subject which was released three years ago pro-
jected during my stay, and it gave fine definition, sharpness
and few or no rain marks.
Minnesota Exhibitors' League.
The Minnesota Exhibitors' League was formed by Minne-
apolis exhibitors last September and has 42 members at pres-
ent. The members advocated and supported the movement
for a ten-cent admission to all houses, both downtown and in
the suburbs.
As a result, all downtown houses, with the exception of
the Cyril, a small theater in the slum district, charge ten
cents. About 75 per cent, of the suburban theaters also
charge ten cents.
The League did good work recently in their effort to offset
the Tribune's campaign of villification which they believe was
an attempt to wreck picture theaters in Minneapolis. The
League raised a sum to pay for two full-page ads. in the
Tribune's rivals, the Journal and the Daily News, and in this
space was published a signed statement made by the com-
mittee of aldermen, the building and electric inspectors, and
the fire marshal. The good work accomplished by the local
league is worthy of great praise, and Minnesota exhibitors
generally should join at once.
Minneapolis M. P. Operators' Union.
The Minneapolis M. P. Operators' Union was organized
about two weeks ago and received their charter about a week
ago. The members are moving for a city examination and
a city license and also for an examination by the organiza-
tion. The Union's examination questions are being taken
from union examinations in the East and in Cincinnati. H. M.
Peterson, secretary of the union, is operator at the Mazda
Theater. I met him there and found him a genial and intelli-
gent man.
The Mazda Theater.
The Mazda Theater, an Independent house at 246 Hennepin
Ave., and owned by C. W. Castritius, is showing to good
business. It was one of the theaters that has suflfered by the
ordinance passed in January, 191 1, being opened after that
ordinance took effect, and thus prohibited from projecting its
pictures from the front. As a result, they are projected at
the rear of the house behind the screen. This screen is a
heavy glass plate ground on the face toward the operator
and smooth on the face exposed to the audience. One can
easily imagine, who has never seen a picture projected on
one of these glass curtains, how the pictures are distorted
and rnany of their values lost. There is no such thing as per-
spective, and there are no half-tones. Besides, the operator
cannot see his pictures and is ignorant whether he is in focus
or not, or how his picture is lighted. Three first reels are
run here daily, service being furnished by the Western Film
Exchange of Milwaukee. Changes are made three times a
week, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
The other houses in the city using glass screens are the
Seville, the Cyril, Oddy, the Crown and the Palace, the last
two mentioned being Independent.
The Crystal Theater.
The largest straight moving picture theater in Minneapolis,
excluding the Lyric, is the Crystal on Hennepin Avenue and
Third Street. It is a fine house and seats 525 people com-
fortably. It is owned by LaBar & Green. George D.
-Strong, the veteran moving picture operator, has charge
of the operators' room. Both owners were out when I
called and so I got a word in endways, once in a while, as
Mr. Strong was turning the crank. It may be of interest
to many readers to know that this fine old gentleman with
his 70 years, is as keen as a boy with his first toy, on the
projection of pictures. He uses many devices of his own
invention among his equipment, and would give one of the
finest pictures in the city, were it not that he is handicapped
by an aluminum smirch curtain, which ruins his skies, his
perspective and the softer details. He made no complaint,
however. Mr. Strong was the first moving picture operator
in Minneapolis. He was also Barnum's original Giovanni,
the bird trainer, who went around the world with a Tom
Thumb troupe under Barnum's management. Mr. Strong has
watched the evolution of optics, as connected with magic
lanterns and projecting machines, from the very outset. He
remembers when twigs of certain trees were used as car-
bons, and many other archaic things connected with film
exhibitions and stereopticon views.
The Crystal uses three reels daily and changes three
times a week, the Laemmle film exchange furnishing the
service. Mr. Strong informed me that Ambrosio, Italia,
Lux and Eclair were the most popular of the foreign makes
with Crystal patrons, and that the most popular of the domes-
tic were the Imp, Thanhouser, the American and the Cham-
pion. Business has been prosperous at the Crystal.
The Seville.
The Seville Theater, owned by E. O. Freedman, is lo-
cated at 413 Hennepin Avenue. The location is excellent,
but the capacity of the theater is only 311, besides it is
handicapped by being obliged to use a glass curtain. Mr.
Freedman was seen and informed me that he had been
using three reels daily with three changes per week, up
to that time, but that he would make a change Sunday,
November 5th, and use 21 reels per week. This means
three new reels daily.
Mr. Freedman stated that his business fell off fully forty
per cent, since the Tribune agitation. He also owns the
Oddy, the Milo, and the Maine, in the suburbs, all using
Licensed service.
'FRISCO EXHIBITORS APPROVE GENERAL FILM
COMPANY.
The Moving Picture World is in receipt of a set of reso-
lutions adopted by the Moving Picture Exhibitors' Associa-
tion of San Francisco, Cal., approving the action of the Gen-
eral Film Company in regulating the distribution of licensed
pictures in that cit3^ According to the communication, thea-
ters charging five cents admission may not run vaudeville,
and all vaudeville theaters must charge ten cents admission
and are restricted to three reels changed twice weekly. The
large houses have been limited to 10 reels weekly. It has
also been arranged that sufficient advance notice regarding
pictures can be given by the exchange to enable the exibitor
to advertise properly. The resolutions conclude: "Be It
Resolved, That the business has been put on a sane, sensible
and healthful basis, both for the exhibitors and the General
Film Company, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent
to Mr. W'. W. Hodkinson, manager of the General Film
Co.. in San Francisco, and the New York office."
The resolutions are signed by Charles Rothschild, presi-
dent, and N. K. Herzog, secretar}'.
CLEVELAND EXHIBITORS ON THE JOB.
We are in receipt of a copy of the Cleveland Leader of
Sunday, Nov. 5th, which contains a full-page write-up cov-
ering all, or nearly all, of the photoplay houses in Cleveland.
Around the four sides are halftone cuts of the various thea-
ters, and in the center are scenes from the latest photoplays.
Interspersed among these are paragraphs dealing with each
house individually, thirty-two being represented and pictured.
The Moving Picture World extends congratulations to the
exhibitors of Cleveland for their enterprising spirit and is
pleased to note that this form of consolidated advertising
is being followed up by exhibitors in other cities. The splen-
did result in Cleveland points to the benefits to be obtained
if exhibitors are wise enough to put aside bickering and com-
petition and wage a general publicity campaign for the bene-
fit of all.
MOVING PICTURE MAN DIES SUDDENLY.
George F. Bowne, identified with the moving picture busi-
ness in Middleboro, Mass., expired suddenly during the night
of Nov. 2 at his home in that city. The deceased was 35
j'ears of age and is survived bj- a wife.
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Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
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INTKKl- M I INi. l.Kl I ^ 1< Mrii.i r, A llrown ■ntl F.. 11. Dowell, S»n
Dirgti, C all! , wiilr: "Wc of S411 Dirjio have been Krrutly inlrrcile<l in the
Mulortiriirralor di>cui(ion, ami have itr%'otrtJ a liltir of our own time to a
(tudy of the subject. Up tu the prrarnt thr argument scrm> to hinge on
the ability to u>f M. C leti without re«iiitance other ih-in that uf the arc
and thjt furnnhed by the genrtitor ittelf, lupplying a Mcady and approxi-
mately uniform amperage at the arc. Thii i* a fact which hit been recog-
nijed ever iince ihunt wound generators have been manufactured. Only
ijuitc recriitly. however, ha^ the knowledge been applied to projection. Kor
the benefit o( brother operator* who may be interested, at were we, we will
endeavor to make Ihit matter clear, even though not ourselves using M. G.
sets. The hou>es in this city are supplied with D. C, which, though not the
best, gives generally very satisfactory results. After much experimenting,
the local operators have devised a system of resistance coils with cut-outs
so arranged that control of the amperage at the arc is almost perfect.
lA de-cription of those coils, with sketch, is in order. — Ed.] Projection in
San Dirgo is on a higher plane than in any other part of the United States
visited to date (and we have several coast to coast "one-night stands" to
our credit). Managers here demand a greater degree of proficiency than
elsewhere. We arc organized. Our union is Branch Local I. A. T. S. E.
.No. I J. It has a membership of high-class men. Wage scale is $^5.00 per
week; hours, eight or less. Wc might be worse off.
7 'CenHTHTOH.
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"In the article in October 21 issue we believe we have found a point
-which may get yourself and Leadville a little closer together. Leadville is
-discussing M. G. sets which average 50 volts. Overlooking this point has
made Brother Richardson not a little difficulty through attempting to recon-
cile Leadville's results with those which might come from experimenting
with feeding mains charged at from no to 220 volts. We do not believe
successful results could be obtained for projection with sets generating more
than 50 volts. Please understand the article following is merely the result
of our own study, and as such is offered for what it may be worth to others
who are likewise interested in projection. We will welcome any argument
or criticism which will correct us in any point, or make the matter more
clear.
"Leadville's description of the generating of current by an electrical con-
ductor revolving on an armature (October 21 issue), cutting lines of mag-
netic force, is so complete that we will dispense with its repetition. We
will take matters up from that point, endeavoring to give a complete de-
scription of the connections, the actual relations of the different values, etc.
The magnetizing coils of a shunt wound generator form a separate circuit,
independent of the external or main distribution circuit. This circuit is
connected directly to the brush terminals, or in shunt to the main distribu-
tion circuit. That is to say, one end of the circuit attaches to one brush
terminal, and the other end, after passing many times around the field
magnet, attaches to the other brush terminal.
"By reference to the sketch, which portrays the connections and circuits
of a shunt wound generator, it will be seen that the magnetizing (shunt)
-circuit is in large measure independent of the external circuit, it being at all
times exposed to the full voltage existing between the positive and negative
brushes of the generator. From this it follows that changes in current
flow- in the external circuit will not affect the magnetizing force acting on
the field, except as it may change the voltage between the brushes. How-
ever, changes in the external circuit current do affect the field in several
ways, two of which arc by variation of drop due to the resistance of the
armature winding and by varying the counter magnetic force of the anna-
ture winding. These two things require careful consideration when it comes
to the designing of dynamos. In a shunt wound motor the conditions are
different. The magnetizing (shunt) circuit being supplied directly from
the mains, the magnetizing force depends only upon the voltage between
the mains, usually a pretty constant factor. Thus a shunt wound motor
may be considered as having a constant magnetizing force acting on its
"field. In the case of the shunt wound generator there are two characteristic
curves drawn, commonly uved to indicate the thrnf-ticai lerformance of
the machine. One of these it termned the "internal characteristic," ihow.
ing the relation between the voltage at the bruihei and the current in the
field wires (shunt circuit), or, exprctted otherwise, the ampere turns on
the field. In order to obtain Ihit curve the machine it run at conitant
speed without load and iti field excited from tome ouitidc tource, in order
that the current may be varied from a small amount up to or exceeding
the dynamo't full load. The voltage at the bruihct, under thit teit, will
at first increase in almost direct proportion to the increase of the field cur-
icnt. However, as the iron of the magnets becomes taturated the increaie
in K. M. r. for a given increase of field ampere turni will gradually become
less. The internal characteristic curve therefore indicates at what current
flow the field magnets become saturated. The 'external characteristic curve'
of a shunt wound generator is quite different from that of a teriet-wound
dynamo, for the reason that the field current of the former it to a certaio
extent imlependent of the current flow of the external circuit. .\ drop of
about one-fifth of the normal voltage repretentt the actual working range of
the machine. Assuming that 35 amperes represents the full load current,
at no load (zero currents the voltage at the brushes would be about 55.
This is the maximum pressure the machine it capable of producing with a
given field excitation, for the reason that the pressure on the field coili it
a maximum. As soon as current is taken from the armature the pressure
across the field decreases, and there is also a decrease in the armature,
hence the voltage decreases. [That is a little mixed, I'm afraid. — Ed.]
It is evident that a shunt wound machine can generate its full voltage if
the external circuit is open, because the path through the field coilt it not
interrupted as it is with the series dynamo. As the current is increased
from no load to full load the terminal voltage drops from 55 to nearly 44
volts. In this respect a shunt wound generator behaves somewhat similar
to a separately excited machine, but the drop in voltage with a given ma-
chine would be greater with a shunt excitation than with separate excitation,
for the reason that with the latter the field pressure is constant, whereat
with a shunt dynamo every falling off in terminal pressure cautet a cor-
responding decrease in field excitation. If the external resistance is made
low enough the current will reach about 45 amperes, at which point pres-
sure across the shunt becomes so low that the magnetization of the field
becomes unstable. Any further decrease in terminal voltage cautet the
machine to drop its pressure entirely. In well designed shunt machines
this point is not reached until current is produced considerably in excest
of the rated capacity of the dynamo. A peculiarity of the shunt wound
machine, therefore, is that the external retiitance must be above a certain
critical value in order for the machine to generate. For example: a thunt
wound generator, if short-circuited, will drop its voltage. Thit it preciiely
the opposite of the action of a scries wound machine, with which the ex-
ternal resistance must be below a certain cricitcal value in order for the
machine to raise pressure. In case of a short-circuit on the lines of a
series wound dynamo the voltage rises very rapidly. If the armature of a
shunt wound machine has a very low resistance and the shunt circuit a
high resistance, the machine will hold its voltage fairly constant within the
working range. The less the drop the greater must be the external current
before voltage becomes unstable.
"Now if the voltage across an ordinary arc lamp be measured, it will be
found usually to be between 40 and 50, depending on the length of the
arc; 45 may be taken as a fair average. This total voltage may be con-
sidered as made up of three parts: (i) That necessary to overcome the
resistance of the carbons, wires and carbon arms through which the cur-
rent must flow. (2) That necessary to overcome the resistance of the
carbon vapor between the tips of the carbons. (3) That which multiplied
by the current represents the energy necessary to votalize the carbon. The
first quantity is quite >mall. usii.illy not exceeding a drop of 5 or 6 volts,
of which 3 to 3.5 volts may be credited to the drop in carbons themselves.
The E. M. F. necessary to overcome the resistance of the arc proper it
also small, but to a certain extent dependt on the length of the arc. It it
usually between 5 and 6 volts. [???? — Ed] .-Mtogether the E. M. F.
necessary to overcome the total resistance is between 10 and iz volts. The
above values are fair averages for lamps operated with D. C The actual
voltage across the arc is constantly varying when the arc is in operation,
but if the lamp be well handled the variation should not be through wide
limits. The falling off of voltage can be compensated for by cutting out
some of the shunt circuit resistance. It therefore follows that by resorting
to field (shunt circuit) resistance the voltage can be controlled and made
normal, or even to rise to a certain amount as the load comes on. The
controller for the field resistance is usually mounted within convenient
reach of the operator. This method of regulation is feasible when the
load is not subject to sudden variations. However, where a constant pres-
sure is desired it is now customary to use a compound wound machine.
".\s regards the arc lamps in general, our understanding of their action
is as follows: If the carbons be touched together and then drawn apart
about }< inch, current will flow between the points. The carbon is heated
to high temperature. Kn "electric arc" is formed between the points:
so called by reason of the fact that instead of being straight it bends out
in the form of a bow. or arc. The flame, or arc. consists of incandescent
carbon vapor which acts as a conductor for the current from carbon tip to
carbon tip. If a magnet be brought in close proximity to the arc it will
be forced to one side. If strong enough and close enough, the arc will
be bowed out by the magnetic force until it is broken. Under ordinary
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conditions the arc is ^urroundcd by a magnetic field, which doubtless
accounts for its bow shape. In the crater of the positive electrode the
carbon is votalized and the vapor thus formed acts as conductor for the
current between the carbons. While the temperature of the negative car-
bon is very high, it still is not so high as that of the vapor from the positive
crater, therefore a portion of the vapor is condensed on the tip of the nega-
tive carbon, the rest combining with the oxygen of the air. This burning
mixture may be seen surrounding the arc in an envelope of bluish flame.
In the ordinary arc lamp the arc itself gives off very little light, the
illumination coming almost wholly from the craters. The exact temiiera-
lure of the electric arc is diflicult to ascertain, but is estimated at about
3,500 degrees Centigrade. An increase in amperage does not materially
increase the arc temperature, but does enlarge the crater area, hence the
amount of light given put. A cored carbon is desirable, particularly above,
for the reason that the core, being of much softer material than the sur-
rounding carbon, hence votalizing more readily, furnishes a supply of
vapor which increases the stability of the arc. Also it prevents much shift-
ing around of the arc, or flame. The cored carbons, top and bottom, are
particularly useful with A. C, since the arc is liable to be flickering and
unsteady at best. The cored carbons reduce the voltage for a given arc
length, thus allowing a much longer arc than would be possible with solid
carbons. Impurities in carbons may interfere seriously with the quality of
light. They are bad, for the reason that they usually votalize at much
lower temperature than docs the carbon, thus lowering the crater tempera-
ture, hence its light-giving qualities. Carbons that are too soft are apt to
flame badly. We have found that Bio carbons, with Powers 6, should be
set in exact alignment, since this allows of much higher amperage and
forms a crater practically facing the condenser, therefore giving much more
light. This set is, however, hard to handle at times, as in case of sudden
variation of voltage.
■'We are using about 45 amperes at the arc; 17-foot pictures at 78 feet.
Two y'/i condensers. With exception of set named, we agree with you in
the settings you have advocated in the department. Please take note of the
fact that no theory has been mentioned- Each statement is made as the
result of known facts. They are, of course, open to argument. We only
trust they may prove of value."
I have given unusual space to the foregoing, for the double reason that
the showing of what two operators have accomplished in the way of knowl-
edge, through study, may induce others to pursue the same course; and for
the further reason that, while I feel some points are open to question, there
is much valuable knowledge contained in the article. I shall not myself
discuss the points raised at this time, further than to remark that if only
io to 12 volts are required to overcome the resistance of the arc and its
circuit (not including the rheostat), then I most decidedly have something
to learn on that point. Also the theory that the core reduces arc resistance
by supplying large volume of vapor is new to me, though I must say it
seems reasonable. I had never considered the matter in that light. We
thank the Brothers for the article and invite criticism thereon from our
readers. Such a letter ought to bring out much valuable discussion.
WAGE SCALE ENFORCEMENT.— Auxiliary M. P. O. No. 35. New
Vork City, has notified all exhibitors of Greater New York of the new
wage scale and made demand for reply within two weeks. For the first
time there is a decided determination to make a square issue o£ the matter
and enforce the scale and its requirements, one of which is that no oper-
ator be required to return or get reels from the exchange. This latter is
entirely reasonable. As has been pointed out in this dL-partment. the
fetching and carrying of reels is absolutely no part or portion of the
operator's duty. It never should have been done at all. It is high time
the practice be stopped. The scale itself cannot be called anything but
reasonable. Boston and practically every large city in the country is pay-
ing a scale as high or higher. In some cities it is very much higher. Better
salaries and better conditions will attract better men, and the exhibitor will
himself be the gainer in the long run. It is therefore to be hoped that
there will be no trouble over the adoption of the scale generally on the
part of the exhibitors.
It might be added that the Union will give a grand ball in Tammany
Hall, Friday evening, January 26. Preparations are already being made
and a really splendid time is assured. Look out for some startling effects
and new stunts as the dance goes on.
REPORTORIAL IGNORAXCE.^Mr. D. E. Rothschild, Sec. M. P. O.
Union Auxiliary 3, Stockton, Calif., writes enclosing clipping from a
Stockton daily paper. In commenting on the opening of the new Orpheum
Theatre the paper says: "The pictures to be shown are known as daylight
pictures, and it will be unnecessary to darken the hou^e. the films b< ing
light." Brother Rothschild wants to know what I think of it. Says they
have had little experience with daylight pictures there, aside from shading
the house lights so that rays won't strike the screen.
The newspaper clipping merely displays the usual dense ignorance of
the newspaper reporter about motion picture affairs. The reporter, how-
ever, is not a good reporter if he allows a little thing like total ignorance of
his subject to interfere with his writing in any degree. So-called daylight
pictures are merely the ordinary pictures either projected on some patent
screen, by some patent process, or by a shading of the light rays so that
the picture is not affected, even when there is considerable light in the
auditorium. The Pat Casey process, formerly the Herbst process, is an
example of daylight pictures by a patent process of projection. Rather
surprising results were attained. Some patent screens, notably the More-
light screen, have given remarkable results, enabling the projection of a
really good picture with a surprising amount of light shining directly on
the screen.
TROUBLE. — Washington (name of town suppressed) writes: "Am again
in trouble with my Powers 6. Following your instructions, I procured a
two-wing shutter. It seemed to do no good as regards the flicker, though
it took out the flashing of the light due to synchronism of shutter with
alternations. Docs it make any difference whether the shutter bracket is
up as far as it will go or not? Why do I have to put my shutter out on
the shaft to run faster? How is a Kimble motor started; by switch, starting
box or with speed regulator?"
.\t ordinary s|>ecd the Powers three-wing ".butter gives no flicker at all,
but may produce a flashing of the light, if the machine is run at about 70,
when working with 60 cycle A. C. The two-wing shutter obviates this,
and gives more light than the three-wing, but produces more flicker. Shut-
ter spindle should be raised as far as it will go, though if it goes a little
higher than horizontal there will be no ill effect from setting it horizontal.
It really makes no difference at all. If, however, you change its position
you will probably have to reset the shutter. There is, or should be, no
necessity for moving the shutter out on the shaft at any speed. The closer
it is to the lens the better. Explain what effect obliges you to move it out.
1 have not yet personally inspected a Kimble, but understand they are
started merely by throwing in the switch. Starting boxes are not used on
small motors. I do not believe it is necessary to move the speed regulator
in starting the motor.
SUFI'"R.\(;ETTE? — Kansas City, Mo., writes: '"While we are at it, let's
find out how many lady operators there are in the country. My wife, like
the Wichita lady, can sing and play. She has acted as manager of some
cif the best theaters and moving picture houses in the State of Iowa. There
are some mighty handsome houses there, too."
"She is experienced oa Powers, Edison, Standard, Motiograph, Eden-
graph and the old Kinedrome, the Geo. K. Spoor machine. She can and
has inade repairs on these machines, and I don't know where a more difli-
cult mechanism would be found to repair than the last named. While I
was on the sick list two years ago, she kept two electric pianos in working
order, did all the electric repair work, besides attending to the household
duties. .\nd let me tell you, Mr. Richardson, she is some pie-baker, too.
If ever you come to K. C. just give us a call and you'll get some cooking
like Mother used to brew."
W'e will remember that invite, Kansas City. We've got a "like-mother-
used-to" side-partner at home, too, though. Next!
SLIDE C.\BINET. — Lexington, Ky., writes: "Have made a cabinet
holding about thirty slides. It has a shelf and drawer. It keeps the slides
in shape, so that they are in no danger of breakage and are at hand and
in place when wanted. Do you think such a thing would sell?"
That is a question nothing but experiment would answer. Lexington.
However. 1 very much doubt if you would sell enough to make it pay.
UNION MEETING.— Local No. 164 I. A. T. S. E., M. P. O., Milwaukee,
Wis., meets every second and fourth Friday at Shubert Hall, Milwaukee
Street. Fred C. Lower, Sec, 175 Howell Avenue.
SPOTS. — Atlanta. Ga., writes: "In October 14 issue appears picture of
The Vaudette operating room of Atlanta. I have been trying to reason
out what those spots under Mr. Henderson's machine are. If he will en-
lighten me I will appreciate it. Have my own idea, but am charitable until
I know for certain."
Those spots certainly do look suspicious. We wouldn't for the world
intimate that oil is cheap in Atlanta, but — it is up to Mr. Henderson.
SPOTLIGHT. — Lima, O., writes: ".Answering California regarding spot-
light, will say that I am using an old Edison lamp, and tried it with the
regular lamphouse. but, as you say, it was not satisfactory. I then had a
tinner make me one 11 inches high. 7 wide and 13 long. Thirteen inches
high would be better, on account of being able to use longer carbons. I
use a bottom board on which I have the lamp mounted stationary. The
cover descrioed above has no bottom, but on its lower side edges are two
flanges which fit in metal grooves fastened to the bottom board, so that
the whole top slides back and forth in relation to the lamp. On front
(back end is open) I riveted a metal clip like the pieces that hold the
lenses in a Powers Six lamphouse. In this 1 use a 6^-inch condensing
lens. By sliding the top back or ahead I get a spot or flood instantly.
Have used this arrangement for six months. Have 76-foot throw, vaude-
ville acts — always get results. Hope this will aid the brother, as I have
been helped by the department many times."
The brother also sends a sketch, but the description is plain enough
that I believe sketch hardly necessary. The board could be so mounted as
to swing sidewise and tip. and thus excellent results could no doubt be had.
The top side of the bottom board should be covered with heavy asbestos^
however. We are obliged to Lima for the contribution.
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NKW VOKK ( .\KI< New .lirr»*y (name of »o»n iui)|irr<«rj) writet:
"I carry a Jrr»ey licciuc, and have (or the pail Iwo yean 1 now wiih
to obtain New York card. Do the New York cxainincrt k>vc out a liat of
lulei to study before taking the examination .' What are the dayi to obtain
a lirenic?"
EviJrntly you arc «iiiiir»liat haiy at to licenic maltcrt. No, the exam-
iiieri do not give out anything at all to >tudy. You are expected to po«
•tesa all requitttc knowledge necetiary to the operation of a motion picture
machine before appearing for examination. You go to Park Row in person
and make application for e.xaminalinn. You will then be notified by mail
when to appear for e.xaminalion. The time ii entirely optional with the
Hoard. It might be Ihrie dayi or three wreki from time of making appli
lation. That ii all there i* to it, except the examination inelf. concerning
which I cannot give you any information whatever, except thai it i* not
• uch a« will be bard for the capable man. Many men fail simply for the
reason that they are so excited and scared when they appear that they
a.lually forget the greater jwirt of what they do know.
I-OLAL 171. I .\ 1. .s 1;.,
.M. r. U., I'nion, Pittsburg,
Pa., was organired July,
I'JOQ. It has grown from
I small handful of men
into one of the i>c»t locaK
of the craft in the coun-
try. The local has repre-
sentation in the City Cen-
tral Trades Council and
the .Slate Federation of
Labor. The present year
lias been the banner year
I'lrtlicorganization. Charles
W- Shcppard, its Prcsi-
dint, whose picture ap-
pears, has worked hard for
llic organization since its
inception. To him much
credit is due for the excel-
lent standing the operators
iiijoy in the labor move-
ment of the city. He is
ably assisted by other ear-
nest officials, and very
soon it is expected that the
entire craft of the city will
be unionized. Prior to No-
vember I St, the charter was
opened for a time and any
operator could join, with-
out an examination, for a
lie of $4.00, provided he
had a city license. The
officers are C. VV. Shep-
pard, President; II. Katz,
\'ice-President; Fred Lacy,
I'inancial Secretary and
Treasurer; Fred Fulgora,
Recording Secretary; .-Xndy
C"amora, Business Agent ;
O. Miller, Sergeant at
.\rms. The union meets
first and third Sundays at
Ijbor Temple.
We are pleased indeed to hear of the [iro^ress being made by the Pitt?:-
burg brothers. Let the good work go on. \Ve hope to be able to visit you
sonic of these days. Better handle that "no examination" proposition care-
fully, or you may get some mighty questionable material in.
BUNDLE OF Ql'KSTIONS. -Brooklyn, N. Y., asks: "(1) What is
l>rst way to clean projection lenses' (2) Does a half-size lens let through
more light than a quarter size? (3) If a projection lens be stopped down
will it let through less light? Would the picture be clearer? (4) Is there
.my difference in the light from juice through a rheostat and an operating
loom transformer, for a given amperage? (5) What causes a film to buckle
in and out- to jump in and out of focus on the screen? (6) What would
cause the film to continually jump out of frame, the upper loop getting
longer and the lower one smaller? (7) Would it be possible to pull an
arc from a 50-volt, 4-ampere generator?"
(i) Wash with wood alcohol, polishing quickly with clean, soft cloth. If
i?lass is cold, breathing on it and polishing is as good as anything, unless
there be oil on the lens. (_•) Certainly a half-size lens lets through more
light than a quarter size. .\s applied to the projection lens, however,
there seems to be some question as to this applying, owing to concentra-
tion of light by the condensers. (j) Yes. it would give less light, though
not very much less, unless the stopping be considerable. If there is spheri-
cal aberration, stoppine would relieve it and improve the definition, since
the aberration is usually mostly at the edges of the lens. (4) That is too
big a question to answer intelligently here. Yes. there is generally a dif-
ference. (5) Excessive dryness of the film. Worn aperture plate
tracks. Loose tension springs. (6) Film climbing intermittent sprocket,
due probably to intermittent sprocket idler set too far away: possibly as-
sisted also by too tight a ten-^ion; weak intermittent roller bracket spring.
(7) Never tried it. Presume it would. It wouldn't outrival the sun in
brilliance though.
INCOMPETENCY.— President W. C. Woods. M. P. O. Union No. i6j,
LA. T. S. E., San Francisco. Calif., writes: "I respectfully solicit your
opinion as to whether or not you consider the enclosed examination ques-
tions to have been answered in a manner entitling the applicant to admis-
sion to this union as a competent, journeyman operator. Would this
examination, if given by the city authorities of New York, and answered
thus, entitle him to license as an operator there? Do you consider any
( IIAKI.K.'- W .
Ill IT \l<|).
tiucttiun or i|uriiiont asked to lie dinriminaling or miileading in any w«r?
Uo you think them to be luo difficult for ihr svrraif- expeiicnced o|>crator
to answer properly? There ii no cit> ne. and this uoioo
mil. I protect itself fronf thr w.,uldb« • puthcr, hence an
rtaniinatioii of alioiii ilm lU.. 1. gi>, , unknown to u» —
thai is to »«y, not known to b« cumpcicnl, r*|>ciiciii.rd men"
The <|ue>tions presented are certainly simple rmiugh, nor arc ibey in
any way misleading or ditcriminating .\iiy comi • ■ ' .'1 l>«
able to answer them rrjdily I he inrom|>rlriit o . .ow
ever. A cursory gUiire at the answers given by 1 - . -siion
i> sufficient to determine his almost total lack of knowledge u( ihc Mlion
of electric current His knowledge of the optical end is also absurdly wcgk.
Ili> idea of the (unction of the shutter is deciilrdly ha»y. Ili< antwcrs on
rheostats and hitching Ihrni up is a joke Hr >• moil prol.«l.ly one of
those who have picked up a smattering of knowledge roncerning operating.
There is an army of such men. They are not cumpeienl. They should be
kept out of oigani/ations Tliry should he eliminated from the business
entirely unle«. ihey are willing to serve an apiirmlieeship and learn Iht
profession right. Local fnion No. 162 ha. a high standing This cannot
long be said, however, if 11 admits lo nirmlier.hip men who cannot sue
ccs.fully pa«s such an examination as the one presrnle<l. Keep them out,
Brollier Wood«. i« my advice. You will .urely regret it if you don't.
KKSISTAN( E SPOTI.ir.HT.— Ohio write.; "Am using uo \). C.
through .idjuslablc rliro.tat. Want to increase am|>cragi . To do this do I
merely move adjii.tmetit handle? Am now using rhco.tat to rapacity, i, «.,
it is at the limit of us adjustment. And now let me ask you concerning
what is to me a puzzling thing. ,\s I understand it. when you increase
the voltage you lower the am|>crage. and vice versa. For instance: on high
tension lines carrying 5,000 volts the amperage is increa»ed by stepping
down the voltage. Please straighten this out for me as applied to projec-
tion work.
"In .November 11 issue California asks about using Edison lamphoute for
spotlight. I use that very thing, .\ccompanying sketch will.
I believe, require very little ex|<lanation. Fasten flange at
bottom, which is an ordinary floor-flange, securely to the
floor. Smaller pipe telescopes into larger and may be raised
to suitable height. Collar clamps on smaller pipe, resting on
top of larger one. This allows top of stand to revolve, sup-
plying the side motion. Raising or lowering the lamp with
the proper adjustment screw throws spot up or down. I use
mine with a 4Vi-inch condenser. Remove cone from lamp-
house and replace condenser mount with one lens in it. con-
vex side toward the screen. Replace forward and back adjust-
ment screw with a rod and you have the same quick change
from spot to flood as with regular spotlight.
With an adjustable rheostat you raise or lower the amper-
age merely by moving the adjusting handle one way or the
other. If the rheostat is now working to capacity — the handle
so set that all adjusting resistance is cut out — you will havi
to have a different rheostat or cut another one in multiple t
to further increase amperage. Power is figured in, and rcpre-
senteil by watts. When taking current through a transformer
the watt.t on each side are equal, less any slight loss in the transformer
itself. Thus: Three amperes at 2.000 volts equals (2.000 X 3) 6.000 watts.
Sixty amperes at 110 volts equals (no X 60) 6.600 watts. Hence three
amperes at j.ooo volts will appear as about 60 amperes at no volu on the
secondary side of the transformer. Through a rheosut the proposition U
entirely different. The amperage ahead of and behind the rheostat is the
same, but the difference between the line pressure and the arc voltage must
be consumed in the rheostat, appearing in the form of heat. We are obliged
to you for the excellent description of the spotlight. I would, however,
recdmmend use of larger pipe for stand.
PANAMA OPERATORS.— New York City writes: "Perhaps a few lines
concerning the conditions in the Panama Canal Zone may be of general
interest. The current there is no volts, 60 cycle, generated by the P. & .\.
Corporation. It is as steady and reliable as I have encountered in ray
travels anywhere. The City of Panama has a somewhat changeable popula-
tion of about 65.000. and supports eight straight picture houses. These
theatres are as pretty as ever you laid your eyes on. On my arrival in that
city I found the machines were set up right among the audience. 1 called
the attention of the .'Xcalda. who corresponds -to our Mayor, to the danger
of such a proposition. I volunteered my services, and they were accepted,
to superintend the construction of suitable operating room. These rooms
I planed ij x 18 feet for one machine, with a 3 x 5-foot vent in the top
for ventilation. The exhibitors made some protest, but after being shown
the added safety to their audience and the house itself they finally accepted,
and the rooms were built. Operators' hours are 6 to 11.30. continuous.
Salaries are $35.00. Panamanian money, which is equal to $17.50 L'. S.,
or. as they have it down there. $17.50 gold. They don't carry any reels
either. They have a little union among themselves and arc well treated."
IMPtlSSIBLE. — -Lately I have had quite a number of inquiries as to how
various effects in certain films are produced. To answer such inquiries it
would he necessary that I visit an exchange and have the reel in question
run off. as I get little time to go to shows, moving picture or otherwise,
just now. This would take more time than I can possibly spare, therefore
I am obliged to ask tlie friends not ici request that class of information
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Licensed.
"THE LUCK OF RECKLliSS KEDDV (Kalem), November 4— H ever
a young man was misunderstood, and the misunderstanding led to diffi-
culties, it was poor Reddy. First he had to explain the presence of a milk
bottle in his pocket to his girl. Reluctantly she overlooked the suspicious
circumstances when he produced a dog. But when she discovered him hold-
ing a baby, which its mother had just left with him, she refused to listen
to reason. Reddy did the next best thing, tossed the youngster into her
arms and ran. She ran after him, and there was a lively race until a
ranchman, believing Reddy was endeavoring to desert his family, stopped
them. Soon after the half-crazed mother appeared and claimed her off-
spring, and Reddy's luck took a turn.
"OLD BILLY" (Selig), November 9. — The most attractive portion of this
film is the story of the old fire-horse. He was sold and doomed to do duty
on a milk wagon. But when the engine goes tearing past him he cannot
resist the old impulse and starts after it, leaving a trail of milk cans behind.
The captain of the steamer rescues his sweetheart, and, recognizing his
faithful horse, buys him from the disturbed milkman. A wedding follows.
That scene is one which cannot fail to rouse enthusiasm. Such stories have
often been told of fire-horses, but this is the first time that one has been
visualized.
"JACK'S UMBRELLA" (Lubin), November 9. — Here is an umbrella
story which will keep audiences laughing. First, the man loses his umbrella
in his hurry to get to a saloon. An advertisement declaring that the thief
is known brings a shower of umbrellas to his front porch. There is a
complication at the police station resulting from Jack's attempts to carry
some of his surplus umbrellas to the office. The parties interested all meet at
the police station, and after their friends are called to identifiy them they
are released, more firmly convinced than ever that the umbrella is the root
of much difficulty.
"THE TERMS OF THE WILL" (Pathe), November 9.— It seemed at
first that this picture purposed showing how a clever scheme to gain control
of a large estate in Mexico was foiled. It took, however, a more common-
place and conventional path, and although it was interesting, was not so
interesting as expectation promised. The former owner of the estate left
it to his nephew, provided he married within thirty days. A Mexican con-
spired with his sister, who was a pretty senoritta, with the purpose of forc-
ing a marriage on him. The man and this girl were wed in the next act at
the point of the brother's pistol. The girl was now secure, but the story
Still continued leading us to suspect that legal complications would separate
the two. But all that happened after the arrival of the man's American
sweetheart was an attempt on the part of the Mexican to abduct her. This
was foiled by American cowboys, and in the midst of the firing, a shot from
the brother's pistol kills the Mexican girl. Then the American and his
sweetheart are married. The acting and the settings of the picture are pleas-
ing. Another picture, "The Review of the Paris Garrison," is on the same
film.
"SHOWING LTXCLE" (Essanay), November 9. — Uncle was from the
country, and while walking with nephew wondered why the city men stared
at him. Nephew said he would show him what city curiosity was. Uncle
crossed the street and watched; nephew laid himself out on the sidewalk.
What happened came soon and uncle followed the ambulance. It is not a
very funny film, but it is short.
"GEE WHIZ" (Essanay), November g. — It surely was a case of "Gee
Whiz." Soucer's wife had been in the country, and suddenly one morning,
after a big night before, he got a telegram saying that she was on her way
home. It was certainly "up to" Soucer all over the house. His hustling
around to make things right was amusing, but the film is not a very funny
one.
"THE SPUR OF NECESSITY" (Melies), November 9.— The sober
young miner and his wife had a drunken neighbor whom they didn't highly
respect. The miner was stung by a snake and his wife had to ride to this
neighbor's and then manocuver craftily before she could get the jug. The
man followed her on her way back to the cabin. The run sobered him
and he helped in the cure of the poisoned man. Next morning he promised
to drink no more. It is dramatically pictured, but the incident lacks that
grip on truth that makes a convincing, human picture.
"THE TRAIL OF BOOKS" (Biograph), November 9.— .\ little family
tragedy with a happy ending. A new child player has a prominent part in
it and the pretty, naturalness of her work adds much to the picture's charm.
The first subtitle thrown on the screen tells us that the child's parents are
disagreeing over trifles. This title is more trite than the picture of the fact,
and its absence would have been an improvement. The mother, in a few
very competently acted scenes, gets ready to go home; her trunk is packed,
and the expressman called. Meanwhile the little girl, left to her own de-
vices, has determined to go to school, and with an armful from the library
bookcase has started out. The mother, now looking for her, finds her gone.
She and the expressman follow her, guided by the books that she drops one
by one. The father has come home and found the house empty. When
the child is brought back to the house, the man and woman make up. It is
• very well acted and commendable film.
"I'ATIIE'.S WEEKLY" (Pathe), .November 13.— This topical is too well
known to need an encomium every week, although it deserves it. Some
weeks it probably will not be quite so interesting as at other times; but this
week it seems to be as remarkable as ever.
"LUDWIG FROM GERMANY" (Edison). November 14.— A very pleas-
ing romantic comedy telling how Ludwig left his sweetheart in the Father-
land and came to America. A year or so later, the girl and her father
followed and for some reason not shown lost track of Ludwig. Ludwig
grew prosperous, but his letters to the sweetheart were returned from the
dead-letter office and he was very unhappy. The girl's father meanwhile
began to feel the pinch of poverty in the New World, but it was this very
fact that brought about an accidental meeting between the lovers. The pic-
lure has a tender sentiment and some hearty laughs.
•'JIMMIE AND HIS COUNTRY UNCLE" (Gaumont), November 14.—
A rich and truly delightful comedy, in which Jimmie plays counselor and
guide to a country uncle who, he perceives, has fallen in love with a widow.
It is a thoroughly enjoyable part that he plays, full of allusion to the
earnest doing of older people that one has seen in other pictures, plays and
novels — yes, and in real life, too. Jimmie can dtp this sort of thing to
perfection. It is a picture to please everybody. Someone in the audience
shouted out, "It makes me laugh."
"THE OUTSKIRTS OF PARIS" (Gaumont), November 14-— This is
not so good a picture as the best of Gaumont releases, but it is interesting
and it is pretty.
"THE BOOTLEGGER" (Selig), November 14.— A story of California
at a time when Indians were numerous and dangerous. The bootlegger
was a man who smuggled liquor to Indians. This villainous character in-
cited the Indians to attack an old inn in which were two white women and
several men. The building is set on fire; the Americans escape by a sub-
terranean passage and, most unexpectedly, arrive at the fort to accuse the
bootlegger, who gets his just deserts. The picture has some very interest-
ing backgrounds; but the story is not very dramatic at any point, and is
also obscure.
"DOOLEY'S SCHEME" (Biograph), November 13.— Dooley was an Irish
cop on the beat and he was in love with the pretty cook, who preferred the
plumber. She was wearing the plumber's ring and the day was set for the
wedding, but Dooley wasn't the Irish cop to give anything he wanted up
merely because he was invited to. He waited till the plumber was on his
way to the wedding, then he barred his way and insulted him. The plumber
struck Dooley, who was in uniform. That was what he wanted. Dooley
at once tooK him up and put him behind the bars. How Dooley then sup-
planted the plumber in the girl's affections and led her as far as the church,
and how the plumber, with the aid of a friend in politics, saved the day,
makes a very amusing comedy. The picture has a very funny and laugh-
able situation and is well acted.
"WON THROUGH A MEDIUM" (Biograph), November 13.— This
comedy, on the same reel with the above, is full of laughs. It doesn't touch
real life quite so often as the other picture, and therefore it isn't quite so
funny, but it is good and very amusing.
"WHEN CALIFORNIA WAS WON" (Kalem), November 13.— The
qualities of Kalem pictures dealing with the early days in California are
well known. This has an interesting love story. It lacks the picturesque
background that some of the series have had. But, although a few minor
faults might be pointed out, it gets across effectively and has some of the
elements of popularity.
"IN THE DAYS OF GOLD" (Selig), November 13.— A romance, it tells
the love story of a girl who was made friendless by a band of Indians who,
attacking her family suddenly, wiped it out. She fled in man's clothing and,
because she had no friends, kept up the disguise, and, as a boy, keeps house
for a miner who rescued her from the Indians. She grows to love him;
then seeing his regard for a photograph of another woman (it was his
sister), grows jealous and leaves him. Her letter of farewell makes him
suspect that she was not a boy. He follows her and in the end marries her.
It is a well-acted Western picture.
"HIS CHORUS-GIRL WIFE" (Lubin), November 13.— .\ very much
alive and very interesting situation makes this picture affecting. We have
seen this situation before, many times, when it was dead. It is this: A
young man marries a chorus girl whom his father distrusts, and because of
it is disinherited. Slowly the older and younger people are reunited. Just
by itself, few care for that story any longer; nearly everyone knows how
it will end. Yet this is different and we are deeply interested. Why?
Simply because this chorus girl isn't a formular; she's a real, live human
being, just like ourselves, and we can't help being interested. Whenever,
in any kind of art, characters become real truly, the spectator lives the
story in himself by imagination. That's why we are interested. It's a
worthy picture.
■•SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN" (Vitagraph), November 13.— This story
gives a portrait of a man rather than a typical life.portrayal, if one may be
allowed the distinction. This man is a New Englander, a crusty, old hard-
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tcncraiion. made »onic ilrong and beautiful cbaractcrt, but thry alio laid
a chilliiig hand on many a heart that othcrwite would have been toft Such
a hardened man wai the children's grandfather in this piriurc. Mr went
through Ihe world with a bible in bit pocket, but condemning others for
liitir ljult«. Such a man ai if here pictured is quite cuntcious of his ugli.
ncn. It II like a stony tragedy iniide of him. starving his hunger for love
and sympathy. Longing to be kind, but comiwrlled to be rough, he was
jusi such a man as would break down utterly at the end and weep at his
grandchildren's crib. It is a very interesting and commendable picture.
"THK K.MI'TY SADDI.K" (Ksianay). November 10.- .A war picture.
John goes to the front, leaving his sweetheart behind. She gives him a
locket, which saves his life once, but afterward he i> mortally wounded in
battle. With his last strength he fastens the locket to the horse's bridle
and tells him lo go to Mary lie goes, and to .Mary the empty saddle and
the scarred locket tell the story. It would be difficult to devise • picture
which would tell the story more forcibly than this. The story, as shown,
rouses the emotions.
"LIEUTEN.A.VT GREY" (Selig). November 10.— A war story which is
designed to exhibit the kindliness of President Lincoln. He pardons a
Confederate spy upon the request of his sweetheart, but the spy is forced t..
remain a prisoner until the close of the war. There are two or three
interesting and thrilling scenes, but at a whole the picture does not rise
above mediocre. ,\ny picture which has Lincoln in it appeals to • large
number of people, and this one is no exception. It exhibits his kindliness
in the best light, but beyond that it does not possess anything out of the
ordinary.
•THE B.XNDirS BRIDE" (Palhc). November 10.— .\ rather novel
feature is introduced in this picture in having the girl forced to marry a
bandit, and then allowing her lover to capture the outlaw and win the
reward and herself at the same lime. Such a situation oflfers possibilities
which are carefully worked out. The series of scenes in which the young
man accomplishes this are brilliant and cannot fail to hold the attention of
•ny audience. .Moreover, they are photographed with the ability which
charactefizes all Pathe pictures. The setting* are harmonious and pic-
turesque.
"THE BL-XCK .ARROW" (Edison). November 10.— Here is Robert Louis
Stevenson's story visualired. It is scarcely necessary to repeat the story
Itself. Everyone familiar with English literature knows it is a tale of the
wars of the Roses and has a pretty love story running through it. There
IS plenty of action and considerable vigorous fighting, all of which assist in
maintaining tbt- interest of the audience. Reviewed at length under
"Notable Films." page iji.
"THE E\GI.\EER'S D.XUGHTER" (Kalcm), November 10.— The cen-
tral point of interest in this film is a landslide which covers the railroad
behind a handcar and ahead of a pursuing locomotive. A pair of elopers
•re on the handcar, and the girl's father is pursuing on his engine. But
for the unexpected landslide he would have overtaken them. Because of
this they reach the next town and are married. A reconciliation follows.
To see a landslide dash across the track in the path of a flying locomotive
it sensational enough to satisfy the most exacting. It is, too, a novelty in
motion picture production.
"WHO'S WHO" (Vitagraph), November 10. — A young man (Costello
takes the part) bets he can remain disguised until the end of the summer
and no one will discover him. A young woman dresses as a man. They
meet at the same resort and for a time each thinks the other is fooled.
Eventually they both discover the deception. They are engaged imme-
diately, and while Bertie admits he lost his wager he boasts that he won a
wife, which he thinks is of much more importance.
"THE .ASTIS" (Pathe). November 10. — A film showing some interesting
acrobatic performances by trained actors. .\ few of the acts are remark-
able and the reproduction is excellent.
"LOVE'S RENUNCI.ATION" (Pathe). November 11.— A highly emo-
tional drama which tells the story of one girl who gives up her lover for
her sister, purposely aggravating a dangerous illness so she will be out
of the way, and with her dying breath joining their hands and wishing them
well. Some of the scenes, notably those by the seashore, are very beautiful.
"THE GIRL BACK E.AST" (Essanay). .November 11— .\n unusually
dramatic picture of an affection, seemingly as strong as that between Damon
and Pythias, against which a jealousy lifted up its head so venomously
fanged that it prompted one of the characters to murder the other. The
attempt was not successful. .As a picture of character drawing, it is worthy
of the highest praise. In fact, such films as this keep motion pictures
as a whole on a high artistic plane, in spite of the amount of trash that is
shown. The two men were Western miners, bunkies, and lived in the same
cabin. Both were dreaming of the same woman, the girl back East. She
wrote saying that she was in need and asking that one come to help her.
promising her love to the one who came. This criticises the girl harshly,
but the scenario writer didn't take time to be interested in her. The two
men toss a coin to see who will go. The one who loses takes his hat and
goes out. It would have been better to have made the result of the toss
plainer. The one who wins, after thinking, decides to let the other go.
and writes telling him so. He then prepares to leave the country. On his
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are thus filled with suggestions far more tenderly sentimental than the pic-
tures; but the audirnce liked it very much, as was quite plain. There i*
some good humor in it.
"THE HOIR OF EXECUTION" (Gaumoni). November 11.— A Roman
story set in the days of the Emperor Claudius and in some city of the
Empire smaller than Rome. It follows very closely the famous story of
Damon and Pythias. It is gracefully conducted and full of pictorial beauty,
but is not acted very dramatically. The coloring of the scenes is rtry fine.
It is a dignified, worthy picture.
".MANRESA. A SPANISH TOWN" fGaumont). November ti,— On the
same reel with "The Hour of Execution" is this scenic film. It i* beauti-
fully photographed on tinted films and is worth while.
"AN AEROPLANE ELOPEMENT" (Vitagraph). November 11.— Ad
elopement by aeroplane is itself a novel enough feature to be interesting.
This picture, however, in order lo bring in the flying machine again and
again, has sacrificed very nearly all its dramatic interest. There are a few
effectively dramatic incidents, as. for instance, when the girl, whose father
disliked aviator sons-in-law, is seen walking over country meadows. She
looks up and sees her lover flying among the clouds; but we don't see him.
She waves, and he throws her a message asking her to meet him at the
hangar and proposing a scheme to get ahead of papa Later, we see the
two start off on their flying elopement. Papa attempts to follow in another
aeroplane, but it breaks down. Then he gets an automobile, then takes a
train, then continues in a fast motor boat. Thi* chase isn't dramatic at all.
because it isn't at all convincing. .An aeroplane can go anywhere, at least
in a story, and the only dramatic way of following would have been an-
other aeroplane. The film has some very interesting scenes.
•WILLIE WISE AND HIS MOTOR BOAT" (Edison), November it.—
The Thousand Islands serve as background for this picture. It is a comedy
and has a good many laughs, which come from the antics of "Wise Willie'* '
motor boat. What he knew about machinery didn't count for much. The
fact that he owned the boat helped him to cut out the girl's sweetheart:
but when he took her for a ride he couldn't even get the boat started, till
a youngster rowing past explained it to him. He got it started, then be
couldn't steer it. It jumped over a rocky island, did the corkscrew turn
like a merry-go-round, and spilled the girl overboard. She wa* happily
rescued by her sweetheart. The boat, after a while, landed, bounded up the
road and threw Willie out in front of the hotel veranda.
•ICEBERGS OFF THE COAST OF LABRADOR " f Edison). November
II. — There pictures are very interesting. .Some of the bergs shown are of
large size and one is marvelously beautiful. It is a quiet picture.
'THE STORY OF THE TYPEWRITER" (Pathe). November 8 —An in-
dustrial picture and story beginning with the invention, the inventor's
introduction to a capitalist and the development of the machine. .An
interval of forty years allows time for the perfection of Ihe mechanism as
well as the machines which make it. and the realization of the inventor'*
dream after a generation, the typewriter in the public schools. It is an
industrial worked out upon a new plan, one that is unusual and attractive.
"WHO OWNS THE BABY?" (Lubin). November 8.— The story of a
baby left on a press agent's doorstep and how it was the means of bringing
crowds to a practically deserted theater. The discovery of the baby in the
theater after a performance and the columns of newspaper space bolstered
up the theater's business, and in the end the innocent foundling was the
means of making many hearts glad. The picture is interesting.
"LOG.AN'S B.ABIES" (Edison), November 8.— Friday, the 13th. proved
a hoodoo for poor Logan. He got mixed up with a brace of babies, one
of which is black, and they both turn up just as Logan is being married.
The bride caps the climax by falling in a faint and Logan's perturbation is
very funny.
"WHITE BRAVE'S llERITAGE" (Kalem), November 7.— An IndUn
story, presenting the adventures of a boy stolen and brought up by Indians,
and his meeting with .Agnes, the only one left of a party of whites whom
the Indians annihilate. Through a misunderstanding with the chief, who is
determined to force the girl to marry him. White Brave is made a prisoner.
He escapes, taking .Agnes with him. There is a flik' "'.'bite Brave'*
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"THE GIKL AM) THE SHKUIKP' (Viiagraph), Xovembtr 14.— A
more or less coiivi-iuional picture of a fugitive, his sweetheart, and a sheriff.
It is not a true life-portrayal, and although at its climax, uhich is very
near the end of the tihn, it wakes up and has some dramatic interest, it is
tircsomely slow in getting started. Tin- man sitting next tn the rixiewer
volunteered llie ojiinion that actors iir tin- picture moved very slowly. It
wasn't the fault of the Ojieiator. Jt i- well acted and has a flash or two of
fresh humor.
•'THE UIKTH <)l- A l-L()\VKR" (C. i;. P. C). November i.}.— The
chrysanthemum is pictured on this film. It shows how the cuttings, slips,
are made early in the winter and then carries the culture of the plant, mak-
ing plain how the florist gets those gorgeous blooms. It is colored.
•THE VE.VDETTA" (C. V,. P. C), November 14.— A .Sicilian picture,
astonishingly tense and effective. It is brightly colored, competently con-
ducted and acted. It pictures very violent events. It deals with passion
and abduction that was foiled. No one will be likely to leave the theatre
while it is on the screen.
"THE HINDU JEWEU MY.STERY" (Eclipse), November 15.— A story
like "The Moonstone." The jewel is stolen from the Hindu idol, is carried
to England and found only after a long search. The mystery portion is
very well sustained, and the actors who take the part of the priests are
clever. The story is well told, and the situations are well handled.
"SOME MOTHEUIN-LAW" (Lubin). November 15.— Again the mother-
in-law joke performs its "stunt." Willie had no use for her, or he thought
he hadn't. But one evil day he was so charmed by a lady that he invited
her to lunch. .\nd then imagine his consternation when he discovered it
was his much-dreaded mother-in-law. The old joke is thus given an attrac-
tive new dress.
"THE LIVING PEACH" (Edison). November 15.-A pretty love tale
with an objecting parent to furnish zest. The father says, however, that
the young man is welcome to anything which falls on his side of the fence.
\V hen the daughter falls while picking peaches, the young man takes advan-
tage of the father's assertion and jiicks her up. The judge is pleased at
the young man's quick wit and admits the validity of the claim.
"THE Y. M. C. A. SCHOOL, SILVER BAY, LAKE GEORGE. N. Y.,
Al'GUST, 1911" (Edison), November 15. — .\ typical day at the training
school for employed officers. The audience gets a clear idea of what is
required in preparing for the position of employed officer in one of these
institutions. It shows how careful they are to train men to hold positions
in the various Y. M. C. A. institutions throughout the country.
"THE DESERT WELL" (Kalem). November 15.— A Western subject,
with a sheritif chasing a fugitive cattle rustler through the desert as the
principal event. Almost a tragedy occurs at the well, but the sheriff effects
a capture and marches his prisoner back over the burning sands.
"A BROTHER IN ARMS" (Pathe), November 15.— The features of this
film, which is a war story, the scene of which is laid on the Mexican border,
are the illustrations of the destructive effects of jobite. the new explosive,
the building of a bridge across a chasm by military methods, and tlie explo-
sion of a land mine, which prevents the advance of the enemy.
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"THE MOONSHINERS" (Reliance). .November 15. — A very tragic story,
but clear as can be in every part, and excellently acted. The moonshiners
have a still up on the hilltop. The revenue men hnd them and after wound-
ing one man, capture the other. The wounded man. who escapes, suspects
that his sweetheart has betrayed them, while in fact it was the other man's
wife. This wounded moonshiner is iilayed by William Walthall, and his
sweetheart's part is taken by Miss Ruth Robinson, and both do very praise-
worthy work. The woman who showed the officers where the still was
located repents of her foolishness and confesses, reuniting the two lovers.
There are some good things in the picture and it makes a pleasing and
worthy film.
■THE IN.irSTKE OK MAN" (Reliance). November 18.— A pathetic and
tragic picture of a respectable young man unjustly accused of theft and sent
to prison. .Xfter serving his term, he can find no honest work. Only his
mother remains his friend; his brothers and sisters think him quilty and
treat him very coldly. In despair, he is about to kill himself, his mind
plainly being unbalanced by his troubles. He is saved by a little child who,
finding him so downcast, makes friends with him and brings him to her
Sunday school. The minister of that church receives him kindly. Just then
a message is brought to him from the real thief, who is dying. The minister
anil he go together to the deathbed and hear the confession. The leading
part is taken by Mr. Walthall, and the child who made friends with him by
Baby Rosanna. .Mr. Walthall's acting --makes'' the picture, which is a com-
mendable one: it is also well jihotographed and interesting.
"THE REDEMPTION OK A COWARD" (Champion). November 13.—
A war story, human and dignified in the idea that it pictures, and with a
directness and simplicity that will make it popular. It is a very good pic-
ture for Southern exhibitors, but has nothing in it to displease anyone. "The
man, a C. S. A. solider, was no coward. He ran away when under fire for
the first time. Was it not one of Kipling's British officers who gave a man
permission to do it twice, but not a third time? This man. shortly after-
ward, proved himself a brave man and died to protect a young lady whom
he loved from Union soldiers. It is well acted for the most part. The
reviewer took pleasure in it and the audience seemed to like it.
"THE PASSING OF SAL" (Champion), Novmber 13.— Not all of this
tragic romance is clear. The confusion seems to come from the peculiar lay
of the land. The heroine has a hard, all-night climb over rocky crags; but
we see no reason why it was necessary. Two men loved her and she chose
the better favored one. whftm later she found was not true to her. The hard
journey was made with the object of intercepting the faithless lover and the
other girl. She had intended to kill both, bu' as they passed her hiding
place, she fainted. The other lover finds her. It is not a very well acted
picture. It frives only fair entertainment.
"BABY NEEDS MEDICINE" (Solax). November 13.— A comedy-farce
in which a clever little player has the leading role. The action is exag-
gerated, as is to be expected in plays of this character, but the central
situation is true comedy and amusing. Baby had been eating jam, and next
morning needed medicine. His nurse, mother and father tried in vain to
get it down him, but he wouldn't take it. The father had invited a great
financier to call on business and stay to lunch. This financier also tried,
without success, to make the kid take his dose. Then they tried the old
"gag" of one glass of cold water, one of medicine and the old folks drinking
"some like it" out of the other glass. Baby changes the glasses when no
one is looking. The result is unpleasant for the old folks. The picture ii
entertaining, but although well acted it is not as effective as were some
recent Solax comedies.
"THE RETl'R.N" (Rex). November 16.— .\ very pretty picture telling a
complicated and very melodramatic story. Betty's parents insist that she
go to boarding school, but she likes ranch life and is reluctant. The day
before she leaves, while out on the hills saying good-by to the rocks and
meadows, a fast character of the neighborhood walks up and insults her. In
self-defense she shoots him. Horrified, she gallops home to tell her brother,
and together they hide the supposedly dead body. Later, at school Betty is
invited by a classmate to pay her a visit. She falls in love with her friend's
brother and promises to marry him. Seeing a photograph, she finds that
the man she had shot was her sweetheart's brother. She leaves a note and
runs away from the house. The man, however, didn't die. He recovered
from his wound, but had no memory of the past; didn't know who he was.
The day the girl's sweetheart reached her home to ask for an explanation
of her flight, a storm comes up and the older brother, passing, seeks refuge
there. There is a mutual recognition, followed by an explanation, forgive-
ness and a loving embrace. It is acted acceptably for a melodrama, and
the pretty heroine is very pleasing in this part.
"THE WHITE MEDICINE MAN" (Nestor), November 15.— An inter-
esting picture of an Indian wooing opens this film. The young brave.
Morning Plume, is accepted by Katana. daughter of a chief. Just before
the marriage. Morning Plume is stricken with fever. A white medical
doctor chances to be passing the camp on his way to the gold fields and
cures him. Before he departs the girl's father also falls sick and the
doctor cures him. In very interested, very Indian generosity, the chief
decides to give his daughter to the white medicine man. This brings about
an exciting climax which is very cleverly handled. The father of Morning
Plume, by a crafty ruse, gets the other chief and his adherents out of the
way, then frees the white medicine man from his predicament and lets
Morning Plume marry Katana, as was just and right. It is a pretty and
acceptable film.
"MUTT AND JEFF AND THE UNLUCKY STAR" (Nestor), Novem-
ber 18. — The unlucky star was a sheriff's badge that Mutt found. They
tried to get a good meal apiece, one eating and the other arresting him so
that he wouldn't have to pay. Jeff got his turkey, but when Mutt needed
to be arrested, Jeff had fallen asleep. It is as good as most of the series
and has some good laughs.
"THE KID FROM THE EAST" (Nestor). November 18.— .A. picture
of villain work and grand heroics set in prettily photographed, but not very
wild scenes. The Kid from the East had no show against the big bully of
a puncher on the ranch. The Kid and the ranch owner's daughter were
good friends, but her father had other ideas. When the Indians on the
war path make trouble, the Kid proves the hero. It is the kind of story
the small boy likes, the kind that sells very well at five cents the copy. It
is a conventional "thriller"' with snap and incidents to keep it up to the
mark.
'"G.\AS GRUND" (Lux), November 17. — .\ marvelously beautiful scenic
of Switzerland. There have been two or three scenics that equaled this;
but not one that has surpassed it. There are several pictures of water-
falls, small in volume, but falling from heights. These pictures are full
of poetic mystery. It also shows something of country life in this Alpine
village. Such pictures are a joy forever.
"THE MYSTERY OF BEAUFORT GRANGE" (Lux), November 17.—
.\n eerie impression of mystery is maintained pretty well by this picture.
It is a story of a thrilling adventure with the secret of a very ghostly
place, but no ghosts appear. Some young people were playing hide and
seek among the old ruins. One young lady entered a hole in the wall and
followed a passage into a room under the castle. She accidentally turned a
peculiar spring and a door opened behind her. She entered, and at once
it closed upon her, making her a prisoner. Her friends missed her, but
she couldn't be found. Lord Beaufort also took up the search. He didn't
know the secret, but discovered it, and he, too. was caught. Later, a detec-
tive also found it. and freed them. .Some of the photographs of the film
are very poor, but for the most part it is good and interesting.
"BREAKING THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT" (Imp). November
iS.^Pictures of this kind are pleasing, but they are not very uncommon.
The orphan grandchild in this picture has a fine bulldog which she loves
so much that she won't sell it to rich man who is willing to pay well for
it. The grandfather is a carpenter in this rich man's factory, and in a
few days, with other old men, is laid off. That very night, on reaching
home, he finds the child sick. To buy medicine and pay for a doctor, the
old man sells the dog; but when the child finds her pet gone, she is incon-
solable, and to soothe her the old man steals back the dog. This brings the
manufacturer to his house, where, on discovering the conditions there, he
gives the carpenter his job again. It is a well-acted picture and probably
will be popular.
"THE F.\LLING OUT" (Imp). November 13.— .\ picture of sentiment
suggested, apparently, by Will Carlton"s poem. '"Betsy and I .Are Out.""
Two old, long-married people on an unfortunate day had a serious quarrel.
The old man childishly went to a lawyer and got a divorce (it »-as handed
over to him on application): but on his way home fell asleep in the car-
riage and dreamed pictures that told him how much his wife had been to
him through all the years. \\'Tien he reaches home she has a good dinner
for him. The divorce is still in his pocket, but craftily he gets his wife to
burn it. She knows nothing about it. It makes a very pleasing picture.
"THE WAYS OF THE WEST" (American), November 16.— The ways
of the West are independent ways. Two old fogies, flighty with their
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Thr ■itiiatiiiii nmkrH a gnxil ciinirily. The «nn, to invrtligalc for himiclf,
aik< llir ifirl'^ fdlhrr (or a )i>li. iititiR ■ fiititioui namr. There n lome
prrlly lot rniakiiiK, «t)mr (irelly naliiral trenery, a joke played on the old
man, who ii inadr in think a driiiiken puncher in hit frirnd'i ton, and the
uiuat accrplahlr endinR. It in a liRhthearleil, pleaiant picture.
"TMK KASTKKN ('( tWHoY" (American). Novemhrr ij A very pretty
ranch comeily, fre^h .i< to 1(1 plot ami arird with a pleaiinR iprightlineu.
The lover* had a bit of a tiff, and the hoy in pique ran away to the We>t
Not knowing it. he got a job a> cowboy on the ranch of the girl's uncle. She
was of coumr invited out on a viiil an<l there ia an unexpected meeting
The charm of the piece comei largely from the characters. There are three
girls, and each is very ideating in her |>arl. The ranch owner is a charac
ter well known in other pictures, as is the ".\merican" leading man in
romantic parts.
"TlIK I.KC.KNI) OK TIIK KACiLE" (Kclair), November ij.— A Na-
poleonic story that is interesting, although it has no gnat dramatic strength.
It is very prettily set and has much poetry. It bears a good deal of out-
ward resemblance to a picture recently released by lhi> same company,
".•\ Just (General." it is a bit more tragic and more etTective. By Na-
poleon's order, any soldier found drunk or abusive to women in an enemy's
country was to be shot. The soldier, hero nf this picture, was both. A
peasant knocked him senseless. lie claimed that it was an unprovoked
assault, and the peasant was about to be shot when the I-'rench soldier con-
fessed. W'c sec his execution. The peasants pile llowrrs ovt-r the body.
"KOOI.SIIEAD, A I'ROTKCTOR OF INNOCENCIC" (Itala), November
i8. — Never was this character more worthy of his name or more ridiculous.
It is a vulgar picture and a part of it is hardly decent.
"TIIK LIFE OF BEES" (Italal, November 18.— .\ very instructive and
valuable nature film giving a remarkably clear idea of what goes on in the
hive. Nearly everyone is intcre-tcd in bees. This is an exceptionally fine
picture.
"THE IIIC.IIER THE FEWER" (Thanhouser). November 14.— If a
man can only get his girl in an arenplane and get higji up enough , there
will likely be less competition in romance making. That is what "London
Kid" did. It worked. Il<- and the girl were engaged when the third man
caught up with them. The "Kid" had been a prize fighter and had seen
the girl and fallen hopelessly in love with her. He learned that he was
heir to a fortune and a title, .\fler that he met her in society, and he and
the third man took her to an aviation meet. When this third man catches
up with him after the flight, the "Kid" knocks him down, much to the de-
light of the girl, but the necessity for it was not quite clear. The picture
has elements that are popular and is interesting, but it isn't a great picture.
"THE WINNINf; or W0NE(;A" (Bison), November 14 — Woncga was
a pretty I'row S(|uaw whom Lone Wolf, a t. row warrior, loved. She fil!
into the river, and ,Swift .\rrow, a .Sioux, passing in his canoe, saved her.
She regains consciousness in Swift Arrow's tepee. Meanwhile her friends.
the Crows, have missed her, and Lone Wolf has found the lone tepee and
taken the news back to the tribe, which, finding the .Sioux's tepee un
guarded, take it by surprise, .swift .Arrow is condemned to death by burn-
ing. Wonega sets him free in a thrilling scene and they escape together.
Many of the scenes are badly photographed: there is in them too little de-
tail and too much shadow. The story is exciting.
"THE OLD LEADER" (I'owers), November 18. The idea behind this
picture is somewhat like that behind a recent Nestor film, "Let I's Smooth
the Way." The character portrayed, an old musician, is very different.
His skill, as he plays on his violin at the noon hour, near the new building
where, after he has lost his position as leader of the orchestra, he got a
job, won him friends and he is given a position as leader of a much more
important orchestra. The old man is very well pictured indeed, and the
film has the qualities that will make it popular.
"WHEN FIRST WE MET" (I'owers), November 14.— A thoroughly de-
lightful little picture: it is full of poetry an<l human sentiment. Farmer
Brown drives a few small hoys out of his apple orchard. His wife, kindly
faced and grandmotherly, recall,* a picture to his mind of what once hap-
pened when he was caught apple-stealing and she saved him. This kind of
picture recalls to one the delights of childhood.
"A TELL-TALE r.\R.\SOL' (Powers). November 14.— .\ lively picture,
but it has many improbabilities. Most of it is amusing, but none of it is
very funny. It was indiscreet on the deacon's part to leave his horse and
carriage unattended at the grocer's. The horse walked off and in the car-
riage was the parasol of a woman whom his wife suspected of flirting with
him. The picture was cleverly handled, a slight love story being used to
hold it together. This complicates the picture and leaves loose ends un-
explained for a time. It is acceptable.
"INTO THE LIC.HT " (Yankee), November i.v— It is very hard to make
a picture of a burglar's conversion convincing. It takes very skilful acting
at the best, and in most pictures of this kind there are improbabilities and
contradictions that make the action seem almost grotesque. This picture of
the conversion of a burglar by a young lady whom he loved is very pleas-
ing. It is made so by the players, in spite of a rather heavy load of such
improbabilities which it forces them to carry. These players succeed in
getting the greater part of the picture over and effectively. The burglar,
after he is brought into the light and gets a job as buttler. dies of joy. It
is interesting, but it is not a vital picture,
"THE TWO ROOMS" (Yankee). November 17.— .\ tenement-house story.
The two rooms were in adjoining flats. One was occupied by a settlement
worker, a "minister of the Gospel." plainly not a Methodist. This man was
a good angel to the little girl next door, whose mother took in sewing, and
whose father was in prison. The father conveniently escapes from prison,
makes trouble for the woman tor a while, but is killed trying to get away
from the police. The minister's mother proposes for her son to the little
girl's mother and is accepted as a mother-in-law. It is a pleasing film,
because of its human interest, but tKit a very reasonable oue. One of its
faults is that i: showed us a rent collector in an early scene and let us sup-
pose that he was the woman's husband. This left a rather unpleasant im-
pression, which the average spectator will be sure to get. It is well acted,
and the photographs are very good.
"A MOTHER'S F.MTH" (Thanhouser). November 17.— In this story, a
rich man's prodigal son gets the grand bounce by his dad. A little later the
father falls dead. In anolhrr city the Ihiv ^rs<t» nf hi> father'* 4|«alli sad
catches a freight train home, like a riKi- ' • r at
the gate and «]ir v\-'ii't !rt him eonir ;jI«
mother through a »iii<l»« .She it sreii . , ,. I be
picture make* him brace up and go to work. \\ hen be bai made ■ oun
of himtelf he aikt hit muihrr't pardon. The tiilrr't pan •• not played
very convincingly. Thr pietiirr 11 intcreitiiig, but has 1 "b idea
The latter half of il it mvirh the brtl. It 11 pleasingly > •-ry well
pill. iiiKr:ii. bed. There are some intrrrlting tramp life «■ • ■
Joseph Mack, Hub Theater, Boston, Mass,
ThiTc is probably im bftii-r-known bny in the niming
picture business today than Joe Mack, of the Hub Theater
in P.oston. born and brought up in the town and who has
been in all branches of the show business from usher up.
For some three years he was connected with the Belasco
Theater in New ^'ork City, and one of tlie souvenirs of
that association is a silver cigarette case, given hiin by Mrs.
Leslie Carter on Christmas. i<>03. .\fter severing his con-
nections with the Ilelasco Theater he was associated with
Shcpard. handling a road show through the New England
states. After that the Britt-Nelson tight pictures, and then
the San Franci-co earthquake pictures. Joe, as everybody
seems bound to call him. then boasts that he was one of
the very few men that ever made any money with the San
Francisco earthquake pictures, as lecturer and manager.
.\fter this, he came back to Boston, his home town, starting
at the Grand Opera House, giving Sunday night concerts.
This lasted for a period of twelve weeks, and then he took
on the Hub Theater, acting at that time, not only .is man-
ager of the Hub Theater, but as local representative of
Miles Bros. Film Exchange. Despite all competition and
constantly-changing conditions, Joe Mack is still positive
that the moving picture business is advancing rapidly.
NEW AMERICAN FACTORY.
Work is going forward on the new factory now in course
of construction by the .\merican Film Mfg. Co. and promises
to live up to the expectations of its architect in being ready
for occupancy by January i. The realty secured for the fac-
tory lies in the heart of the exclusive residence district of
the lake shore. It is believed to be a good speculation if
property continues to treble in value in that sectii'ui as it
has during the past five years.
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"THE COWBOY PUGILIST" (Nestor).
A Xestor picture, "The Cowboy Pugilist," which was re-
leased this week, November 22nd, has very interesting and
sensational features. One of these is a very lively bout in
the squared ring and with gloves, between a cowboy who
was 'an artistic and peppery sparrer, and a champion prize-
fighter. The cowboy at first didn't want to fight. He was
very much in love with a pretty girl who lived in the com-
munity. This girl was a ladylike young woman and the
cowboy, who had once been very fond of boxing, had
turned over a new leaf and was trying to live up to gentler
ideals. She considered fighting brutal.
The boys wanted their amateur champion to accept the
professional pugilist's challenge. They knew he could win
the $200 that was offered to any who would stand up be-
fore the challenger through four rounds and still be on his
feet at the end. But the cowboy wouldn't hear of it. He
would have enjoyed the attempt, but he wasn't running
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Scene from "The Cowboy Pugilist" (Nestor).
any risks with that girl. He happened, however, to find
out that the girl's grandad was in arrears with his rent. A
villainous man owned the cottage, and he was going to
eject the old man and the girl if the money wasn't forth-
coming. So the cowboy went in for the money prize and he
won it. He didn't win it easily. He worked very hard to
get it, though neither he nor his opponent acted like a ruffian.
It was a spicy, but very sportsmahlike bout.
This speedy bout was only the star feature of the even-
ing. A very amusing contest was on the bill and it was
pulled off just before the contest for the purse. It was
called a "battle royal," and was fought by four negroes.
They didn't fight two by two; all four fought together.
If three well-filled mitts happened to alight on one poor
coon's head at the same instant, the joke was very clearly
on that coon for the moment. His turn came next, when the
other two helped him to punish the third. It was well-
named a battle royal, for its was royally good-natured and
amusing, seemingly as much for the four coons as for the
spectators. It must have been a real match, for the spec-
tators in the picture were photographed in roars of laughter.
It is very well worth seeing.
Following the example set by a more enterprising con-
temporary, not to say rival, the St. Louis Republic, which
has always been "conservative," has thawed out to the extent
of a column on Sunday devoted to moving picturedom. The
enterprising contemporary is the St. Louis Times, which has
recognized the moving picture for more than a year and has
been on the exchange list of the Moving Picture World for
the same length of time.
"EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY" (Imp).
"Executive Clemency' is a drama of Thanksgiving and
what the holiday brought to a persecuted man. It is a story
of the kindness of the daughter of the chief executive of
the state and is a satisfying drama that will not fail to please.
A young mechanic is ill and the rent collector call.s. He-
is something of a masher and, as the wife of the tenant is
quite a prepo.^sessing-looking woman, he makes improper
advances which she repulses. Becoming bolder he tries to
take her in his arms, when her screams reach the ears of her
husband. He comes to her assistance and indignation lends
him strength. He grapples with his wife's assailant and in-
the struggle the visitor is treated rather roughly. The fight
attracts the attention of the policeman on the beat and he in-
Scene from "Executive Clemency" (Imp).
terferes. As the rent collector has influence he charges the
husband with assaulting him without cause. The story of
the wife is not believed and the husband is sent to prison.
He is a model prisoner and is recommended for pardon, the
governor intending to send him home on Thanksgiving Day.
A few weeks before the holiday the prisoner receives a
letter announcing that he is a father. He is obsessed with
but one idea — to see his wife and child — and manages to
make his escape, eluding the vigilance of his guards. He
visits his home in the night, kisses his wife and babe while
they sleep, and returns to the yard of the prison and volun-
tarily gives himself up. His escape reaches the ear of the
governor and the order for his pardon is revoked. The
daughter of the governor reads an account of his escape and
the reason for his violations of prison rules and she pre-
vails on her father to adhere to his original decision to grant
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the pardun, which he docs. The girl visits the home of the
prisoner in advance, laden with good things for the dinner
and instead of beef and cahbuKe the young mother and the
returned husband tiavc turkey with all the trmimin^s for a
substantial repast. They are happy 111 being reunited and
the daughter of the governor is c|uite well pIcaMcd with her
efforts in their behalf.
"A HEAD FOR BUSINESS" (Lubin).
When the head of business and the heart of love con-
flict, business is sure to get the worst of it and that fact is
deliciously illustrated in a cleverly-acted love comedy soon
to be released by the Lubin Company entitled, "A Head for
Business."
John and Harold Watson were conducting the business
established by their deceased father. John found all his
interests in stocks and bonds and railroads, but Harold did
not. He was an amateur painter of considerable ability and
was accustomed to slip away whenever he could to the studio
of two girl artists, Agnes and Phyllis Moore.
One day a very important matter in connection with a
big railroad contract came up at the .office. John sent a
blue-print map to his brother's office for his immediate at-
tention. It happened that Harold was in the studio at that
particular minute, more interested in paints and pigments
than in railroads. John guessed he was there and quickly
went and gave him some very sound advice about the re-
sult of neglecting business. On another day Harold tele-
phoned Phyllis to come to his office. She did so and Harold
showed her an idea he had for a painting, using instead of
canvas the blue-print map of the railroad extension. Sud-
denly John burst into the room, having need to consult his
brother. He was disgusted to find how he was "frittering
away" his time. They had a warm argument which ended
in John offering to buy Harold's share of the business, which
he did, giving a check for $10,000.
After John had gone out Phyllis looked at the map. She
noticed one piece of ground which had not yet been ac-
quired for the proposed railroad. She pointed out to Harold
how they could do a neat little stroke of business, even
though they were artists.
In as short a time as possible thcjr had found the owner
of this land and after some negotiations they purchased it.
using John's check for the purpose. John's agent!) appeared
directly afterward but, of course, could not buy it. They
returned and told John and ht decided to tee what he could
do personally to buy the land.
In the meantime HaroliJ, Phyllis and her older sister,
Agnes, had deterniined to stay on the place for a few days.
When John arrived he met .'\gnes. whom he had never seen
befnre and she hnally concluded a bargain to sell the property
for $50,000. He wrf)tc a check for that amount and then
he noticed his brother's name on the deed. Then his brother
and Phyllis entered the room and John admitted as grace-
fully as he could that Phyllic. at least, had a head for business.
The decidedly up-to-date plot is intelligently and convinc-
ingly portrayed by Lubin's leading players.
HIGH PRAISE FOR AMERICAN FILMS.
The Win. H. Swanson Company, of Denver, Colo., is high
in its praise of American releases. This exchange handles
both the Monday and Thursday Americans and finds them
more than satisfactory from the exchange-man's standpoint.
An interesting excerpt from one of the recent 'reports on
new releases" issued by this company, comments on "The
Eastern Cowboy," an American picture of November 13th, in
the following language:
"This picture is a very high-class comedy, with a very
interesting life-story intermingled, illustrating the well-known
fact that "the course of true love never runs smoothly."
The opening scene of this picture at a lotus pond is very
realistic and beautiful.
"The first scenes of this picture are taken in the Eastern
end of our country and then swing t<> the orange groves of
Southern California, giving us at the same time scenes of a
typical Western ranch. Thfs photoplay is without doubt
one of the very best comedies ever told and an exceptional
addition to any program. Beautiful scenery, excellent pho-
tography and splendid acting. Right up to the minute in
every detail. The 'Flying A' people are to be congratulated
on issuing so valuable a film."
Scene from "A Head for Business," by Lubin Mfg. Co.
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A CHAMPION FEATURE.
"National (juardsmen and ReK>ilars at I'ort Riley. Kans."
Champion's release of Monday, Nov. 27th, 191 1, is the last
and third reel of "The l-ort Riley Manoeuvres." the first
and second releases of which have already been exhibited
with universal success wherever shown. This is an exten-
sive subject divided into three distinct releases, and from
the two scenes shown here, can be gathered a slight idea of
the realism and interesting events contained therein.
SNAPPY ESSANAY COMEDIES COMING.
"Too Much Turkey' is a feature comedy attraction soon
to be released by the Essanay Company, which exploits
very interesting and unusually humorous sidelights on the
Turko-Italian VVar (in this country). In this comedy con-
coction the Essanay recipe reads something like this: Two
young lovers and a fortune teller, stir slowly, add a great
idea in a Turkish "pasha" and three "wives." Let stand for
five minutes, then drop in one Italian music teacher, stir
Scene from "Too Much Turkey" (Essanay).
again until frothy, then sift in an Italian organ grinder, his
dancing girl and a monkey. Spices and flavor to suit. It
is a real delicacy.
The story of "Too Much Turkey" is of a young man and
girl who are very much in love with each' other. .Trouble
comes, however, when the girl, upon having her fortune
told, learns she is to marry a Turkish pasha. She is very im-
pressionable, this girl, and sees no way of outwitting destiny,
so she hands back Jack his ring and goes home to await the
arrival of the pasha.
Jack is in despair, but finally hits upon a plan to induce
MaliLJ to change lur mind. It is a daring scheme, but it
tMrn> Mabel against tiie idea ni being one of the Pasha's
wives and lands her in Jack's amis, which happen to be ready
to receive her at the critical moment. It is in the working
out of Jack's plan that the picture <kvelops its strong features
and there are many laughs that will be uncorked as the plan
works out.
"THE HACK AND SCHMIDT BOUT."
This is some comedy for a Cxxj-ioni jjicture. Hack is skinny,
.Schmidt is fat. They sign articles for a great wrestling
match. While Hack i> faithfully training, .Schmidt is enjoying
life, and when the big match i» ab^ut to come off, the skinny
Scene from "Hack and Schmidt" (Essanay).
man is in the best trim, while Schmidt is sure he. himself,
will win. In the match Schmidt wins the first fall. Hack the
second. Schmidt is almost a winner in the third but Hack
turns the trick in an unusually clever way. The picture will
prove productive of many good laughs.
LICENSED INTERESTS FAVOR PICTURE REFORM.
The activity of the New York \\"orld in discussing the
moving picture situation has brought out a statement from
Mr. Frank J. Marion, of the Kalem Company, which may
be taken as a fair expression of the attitude of the licensed
picture interests towards the' proposed picture ordinance
for New York City. The zeal of the New York World in
its crusade has led it to exaggerate some (>i Mr. Marion's
remarks. For example: The New York World caused Mr.
Marion to say that "conditions in New '^'ork are the worst
in the country by an enormous per cent." Mr. Marion did
not make the statement quite so strong as concerning picture
theaters, his criticism being directed against the so-called
\audeville. which is presented in some houses where pictures
are shown. What Mr. Marion did say was that there were
better picture theaters in the West than there were in New
York and that the farther West one went, even to Australia,
the better the picture theaters seemed to be.
On the question of admitting children into theaters, Mr.
Marion was asked the question by the New York World man
if he would be in favor of admitting children if the pictures
were properly censored. Mr. Marion expressed the opinion
that the picture manufacturers and exhibitors were as anx-
ious as the New York \\"orld. or any of the reform or civic
societies, to improve the conditions in New York City, and
cited as an evidence of the fact that the licensed manufactur-
ers had decided unanimously to co-operate with the National
Board of Censorship to an unlimited degree that objection-
able pictures, if any. might be eliminated.
AN EPIDEMIC OF ELOPEMENTS.
Is there a keen competition between the him makers as to
who can procure the most thrilling elopement, or is there an
epidemic of these ill-timed romantic events? Whatever may
be the cause, it is certain that an injurious number of these
subjects is flooding the picture theaters at the present time.
Youth loves the romantic, the dare spirit, and to shake off
shackles of authority in a way injurious to their own welfare,
and calling for proper restraint: to portray these event? as
successful so frequently is to court a response in actual life
which will prove harmful. It is hoped that the epidemic will
not only not spread but positively cease.
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Scene from "When First We Met" (Powers).
Two very clever kids who have difficult parts in this
intere>ting pictures.
WINNERS OF THE PRIZE NAME CONTEST.
Some weeks ago there appeared in the Moving Picture
World an ad. announcing that $50.00 in prizes would be
awarded tor the best name of a brand of Independent films
to be placed upon the market. The prize.s were to be dis-
tributed as follows: $35.00 to the first, $17.00 to the second,
$10.00 to the third.
The three winners were selected from a batch of 1,863
letters, many of which contained splendid suggestions for
names. The advertisers were the Republic Film Company,
145 \V. 145th St., Xcw York City, and the prizes have been
awarded as foilow>:
First prize: F. C. Bf>ckenheuser, Muskogee. Okla., $25.00.
Second prize: Mr>. H. C. Wilbur, The Register, Nev
Haven. Conn.. $15.00.
Third prize: Elton Mack. 46 Wellington St., Everett, Mass.,
$10.00.
The Moving Picture World wishes to acknowledge the
receipt of the correspondence with the prize winners of the
above mentioned contest and regrets that lack of space pre-
vents its publication.
SUCCESS OF THE NATIONAL FILM BROKERS.
-About two week> ago the National Film Br'^kers opened
their office at 186 Xo. LaSalle Street. Chicago. Mr. A. G.
Spencer, under whose management the entire business was
organized, .states that business is already flourishing and
tuture prospects verj- bright.
Mr. Spencer's ability is well known among the trade, hav-
ing previously been very active in the service of the General.
Standard and .\nti-Trust companies. "I am endeavoring to
serve the Independent trade with the best the market aflords
and I have the stock to do it." says Mr. Spencer.
This exchange will also handle a number of special
releases.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE TRADE.
1 lie C hicago Sonjj Slide Fxchaiiije wihhes to announce to
the trade thai there is no foundation whatever to the wide-
spread rumor and belief that their concern i» in any way
identilied or aftiliated with certain large lilm interests
".\ thorough inspection of our books iv invited at our offices
or banks," said Mr. Honeik. the general manager, in an inter-
view with a representative of this paper, "to absolutely con-
firm our denial an<l which will show that at no time liave any
checks, drafts or other mediums of exchange been drawn in
favor of said film interests."
The Chicago Song Slide Exchange is still operated and
owned by R. Chas Honeck, one of the original founders, and
will continue to serve those exhibitors who are in the market
for a high-grade >\U\e service, regardless of where tHcy may
l>rociire their film service. Licensed or Independent.
"THE LADY FROM THE SEA" (Thanhouser).
With Ibsens "Lady from the Sea" enjoying a stage re-
vival just now at the hands of the fashionable Drama Play-
ers, it IS very titling that a companv of tilm players, the
Thanhouser, should try their hand at the play. .As the piece
is a psychological study, with neat lines to carry its mean-
ing, the players of the siioken word possessed the advan-
tage over their silent contemporaries; still, to one who has
seen both the stage and the tilm jiroductions, it is a question
as to just which is the more impressive.
The film revision scores a point on the play plot in its
detailed depiction of how the man of the sea's fascination
over Ellida (the Lady) came into being. The original play,
unwisely to many, starts with Ellida as the wife of Dr.
Wangel and devotes little to her earlier aflfair with the sea
man when she conceived her admiration-fear of him.
Scene from "The Lady from the Sea" (Thanhouser).
The film story, on the other hand, goes right into the
matter and shows how the sailor came to dominate the
Lady, until finally he has her go through the impressive
ceremony of joining the rings and casting them into the
sea — she binds herself to wait his return from a voyage,
when they will wed. Xow, then, we have a fine understand-
ing of the fear that is Elulida's when, happily married to
Dr. W'angel, she receives the letter from the sailor saying
he is coming back to claim her. And so the film takes a
difficult story and, through a clever beginning, tells it well.
The scene of the choosing between husband and sailor by
Ellida is a powerful one, and some of the sea scapes are
very effective.
BARROWS RETURNS FROM EUROPE.
Mr. G. L. Barrows, who presides over the photographic
supply department of the Berlin Anilin Works, has returned
from a visit to the Berlin factory where the "Agfa" prod-
ucts are made. The large sales "of .Agfa Metol and -Agfa
Hydrochinon to the moving picture laboratories proves that
these developers are pre-eminently suitable for motion pic-
ture films. Mr. Barrows informs us that his firm is now supply-
ing the leading film producers of Europe with .Agfa posi-
tive and negative film, and that the film coating plant is
running to full capacity. Until certain extensions which
are now under way are completed they are not in a position
to supply American trade, as the output Is contracted for
by French and Italian producers. One of the things that
Mr. Barrows accomplished while abroad was to get his firm
to ship Agfa Metol in 50-lb. kegs, thereby reducing the cost
and adding to the convenience of the motion picture trade.
It is also still supplied in lo-lb. cartons.
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THE REX CROWN POSTER.
The invasion of Europe, ilie rise of Rex to royal suprem-
acy, and the coronation of king of all American film, is a
tale old and repeated. But it may come as news to many
that the crown on the Rex poster was actually contributed
by the Royalty of England. Indeed, it was this very design
that heralded the procession at the Coronation. Royal lith-
ographers reproduced it, and Rex has it! They had to give
HERETO-DAY
it to Rex- — and we've got to. The posters were imported
into this country in spite of the healthy duty — and it is our
duty to again commend the enterprise of this galloping con-
cern. Take one look at the cut reproduced above; then dof?
you chapeau — toupee — get us? — to REX! A supply of these
posters has been shipped to all the Independent film ex-
changes for distribution. Ask your exchange for one.
GLEICHMAN BOOMING CADILLAC EXCHANGE.
Several years of experience in the exchange business,
which is the priceless possession of Mr. Phillip Gleichrnan,
manager of the Cadillac Film Company, of Detroit Mich.,
is beginning to count. Judicious buying has put the Cadillac
in possession of a fine line of subjects and the enterprise
and energy of the Cadillac manager is increasing the busi-
ness of the exchange with great rapidity and in large pro-
portions.
REPUBLIC GETS SAVANNAH AUTO RACES.
The newly formed Republic Film Company has jumped
into the fight with a vim. Among their first announcements
is that the exclusive rights to picture the International Auto-
mobile Road Race, to be held under the auspices of the Savan-
nah Automobile Club, for the Grand Prize of the Automobile
Club of America. This event will be run at Savannah on Thurs-
day, Nov. 30, 191 1, and will be the big automobile event of
the year. Other events of this meet will be the Vanderbilt
Cup contest on Nov. 27; the Tiedman Trophy Race and
the Savannah Challenge Trophy Race, also on Nov. 27.
Many of the greatest drivers in the world will contest and
the Republic is sure to have a thrilling picture.
S. S. HUTCHINSON TO ERECT MANSION.
Samuel S. Hutchinson, president, the .American Film Mfg.
Co., Chicago, has purchased of Edward Mines, the million-
aire lumber magnate, an exceptionally fine piece of Chicago
property on which he expects to erect a magnificent home.
Chicago daily papers, commenting on the big deal, have called
it one of the really big purchases of the year.
Mr. Hutchinson, it is said, will erect a residence costing in
excess of $50,000, and which is expected to be one of the
show places of the famous Chicago lake shore. The property
has a West frontage and a ground area of 50 by 250 feet to
the lake.
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 1911.
.AMERICAN — The Test (Dramatic) looo
CHAMPION — National Guardsmen and RegularB at
Fort Riley, Kansas (Topical) 950
COMET— Office Boy's Dream (Comedy)
IMP — From the Bottom of the Sea (Dramatic) 2000
NESTOR— His Vacation (Comedy)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1911.
BISON— The Broken Trap (Dramatic)
ECLAIR — Hands Across the Sea in '76 (American Dr.)
POWERS— Rivals (Comedy)
POWERS — Views of Montserrat, Italy (Scenic)
THANHOUSER— A Master of Millions (Dramatic) ...
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1911.
AMBROSIO— The Golden Wedding (Dramatic)
CHAMPION— When the Sheriff Got His Man (W. Dr.) 950
NESTOR— The Cowboy Pugilist (Western Drama)....
RELIANCE— Helpless Man (Comedy-Drama)
SOLAX— Husbands Wanted (Comedy)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1911.
AMERICAN— The Master of the Vineyard (W. Dr.).. 1000
ECLAIR — Portuguese Centaurs (Military) 600
ECLAIR — The Automatic Lighter (Comedy) 400
IMP — From the Bottom of the Sea (Dramatic) 2000
REX— The Price (Dramatic)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 1911.
BISON — White Fawn's Escape (Dramatic)
BISON— A Bad Man (Comedy)
LUX — Bill and Bertie Get Married (Comedy) 325
LUX— A Passing Cloud (Dramatic) 658
SOLAX— The Well of Providence (Comedy-Drama)...
THANHOUSER— The Baseball Bug (Comedy-Drama)
COMET — The Diamond Locket (Dramatic)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 191 1.
GREAT NORTHERN— The Theft of Mona Lisa (Com.)
ITALA— The Tailor Wants to be Paid (Com.)
ITALA — The King of Noose Throwers
POWERS— Jug o' Rum (Dramatic)
RELIANCE— A Daughter of Italy (Dramatic)
NESTOR — Desperate Desmond Pursued by Claude
Eclaire (Comedy-Drama)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 1911.
MAJESTIC — The Courting of Little Mary (Comedy) . .
U. S. SUPREME COURT DEFINES STATUS OF
PHOTOPLAY.
A decision has been handed down by the United States
Supreme Court in the case of Harper & Brothers and others
against the Kalem Company which will be of great impor-
tance to the manufacturers of motion pictures. The suit
was started upon the allegation that the Kalem Company
infringed upon the copyrights of Gen. Lew Wallace's famous
book, "Ben Hur." by making a picture based upon the inci-
dents related therein. Klaw & Erlanger, the theatrical pro-
ducers, appeared as plaintiffs through their ownership of the
dramatic rights of the book.
It was contended by the petitioners that the moving pic-
ture was in fact a dramatic production. The case has been
in the various courts for two years and the decision now
rendered sustains that contention, affirming the decision of
the lower court which granted an injunction against the
Kalem Company, prohibiting it from making or selling the
picture in question, entitled "A Roman Spectacle."
By thus defining the status of the motion picture, the Su-
preme Court has performed a distinct service for the picture
manufacturers of the country .since it places their produc-
tions in the same class with other dramatic productions and
entitles them to the same protection under the copyright
laws.
Scenario writers will also find the decision of aid to them
and those among them who are turning out original work
will be benefitted. To those who have made a practice of
adapting stories published in the current magazines, this
decision is a warning to them to cease operations.
BROOKLYN OPERATORS ORGANIZE.
The operators of Brooklyn moving picture theaters have
formed a union to include all members of the craft in the
western end of Long Island. At a recent meeting the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Samuel H. Post, president;
John Morch. vice-president; Jule J. Ross, corresponding
secretary; Edward Brown, financial secretary; M. D. Pronk,
recording secretarj', and Charles B. Seydel.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Calendar of Licensed Releases.
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CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER aoth. 1911.
BIOGKAl'H— The Miser's Heart (Dramatic)
KALKM — Uan. the Lighthouse Keeper (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — My Brother Agostino (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— I'athe's Weekly No. 47 (Topical) 1000
SELICl — The Convert of San Clemente (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Heroes of the Mutiny (Dramatic) 1000
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER aist, 1911.
EDISON— Life in the United States Army (Edu.) 1000
ESSANAY— Too Much Turkey (Comedy) 1000
CiAUMONT— The Sealed Confession (Dramatic) 900
GAUMONT — A Stone Quarry in Saxony (Scenic) 75
C. G. P. C— Cain and Abel (Biblical) 600
C. G. P. C. — The Grouch Cure (Comedy) 395
SELIG— The Night Herder (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Wistaria (Dramatic) 1000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1911.
EDISON— The Bo'sun's Watch (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE— Guy Fawkes of the GunpoSvder Plot (Dr.).ioio
PATHE— A Pinch of Snuff (Comedy) 680
C. G. P. C— The Bari Tribe (Egyptian Soudan) (Nov.) 310
KALEM— How Texas Got Left (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— The Ranchman's Daughter (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Half-Breed's Daughter (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1911.
BIOGRAPH — Resourceful Lovers (Comedy-Drama) ...
ESSANAY— Old Fidelity (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— A Blind Deception (Dramatic) 1000
MELIES— An Oil County Romance (Dr.) lOOO
PATHE— Cowboy Life (Dramatic) 770
C. G. P. C— The Kioday Tribe Equilibrist (Novelty) .. 210
SELI(] — Blackbeard (Dramatic) lOoo
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 1911.
EDISON— Home (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— At the Stroke of Twelve (Dramatic) 1000
KALEM— The Temptation of Rodney Vane (Dr.) 1000
PATHE— Two Daughters of Havana (Dramatic) 600
C. G. P. C. — (Zomic Games in Singapore (Novelty) 396
SELIG^Getting Married (Comedy) 750
SELICj — In Japan (Educational) 250
VITAGRAPH— An Innocent Burglar (Com.) 1000
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER asth, 1911.
EDISON— A Perilous Ride (Western Drama) 1000
ESSANAY— The Desert Claim (Western Drama) 1000
GAUMONT— The Escape from the Dungeon (Dramatic) 825
GAUMONT— Cave Homes in the Canary Isles (Scenic) 180
LUBIN— His Brother's Double (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— The Lost Necklace (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Life Boat (Dramatic) icxx)
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27th. 1911.
niOGRAPII— .Suiisliiiif 1 lirough the Dark (Dramatic;..
KALEM — The American Insurrecto (Dramatic)
LUHIN — The Man in the Taxi (Comedy-Drama) lOOO
PATHE— I'athe's Weekly No. 48 (Topical) loOO
SELIG— The RiKht Name, But the Wrong Man (Dr.)..
VITAGRAPH— The Politician's Dream (Comedy) 1000
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 28th, 1911.
EDISON — The Lure of the City (Dramaticj 1000
ESSANAY — A Football Hero (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— A Busy Cupid (Comedy; 758
(jAUMONT — Review of the Austrian Army (Military) . 232
C. G. P. C. — Romance of the Mummy (Dramatic) 700
C. G. P. C. — Picturesque Hungary (Scenic) 280
SELIG— The Tell-tale Knife (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Freshet (Dramatic) 1000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th. 1911.
EDISON— The 'i roubles of a Butler (Comedy) 1000
KCLIPSE — The Mysterious Stranger (Dramatic) 610
ECLIPSE — Salt Industry in Sicily (Industrial) 372
I'ATHE — Incendiary Indians (Dramatic) 745
PATHE — Glimpses of San Francisco (Scenic) 250
KALEM — Among the Irish Fisher Folk (EducationaD . .
K.VLEM — The Franciscan Friars of Killarney, Ire. (Eau.)
LUBIN — An Actor in a New Role (Comedy) 600
LUBIN — The Crab Industry (Industrial) 400
VITAGRAPH — The Voiceles« Mcssape (Dramatic) .... looo
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— A Woman Scorned (Dramatic)
ESSANAY— Little Red Riding Hood (Fairy Drama).. lOOO
ESSANAY — 'Twas Ever Thus (Comedy) loop
LUBIN — A Nicotine Conspiracy (Comedy) 1000
MELIES — The Reason Why (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— Oh! What a Thanksgiving Day (Comedy) 775
C. G. P. C. — A Life Saving School in Australia (Edu.)... 220
SELIG — An Evil Power (Dramatic) looo
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ist, 1911.
EDISON— Pull for Shore. Sailor (Dramatic) looo
ESSANAY— The Quinceville Raffle (Comedy) looo
KALEM — How Betty Captured the Outlaw (Comedy)..
KALEM — A Glimpse Into the Yellowstone National
Park (Scenic)
C. G. P. C. — Rover is Jealous (Comedy) 560
C. G. P. C. — Capturing Polar Bear Cubs (Topical).... 290
C. G. P. C. — Examination of the Stomach By X-Ray
(Educational) 150
SELICJ — In Japan (Edu.) 500
SELICj — Seeing Cincinnati (Scenic) 500
VITAGRAPH— The Last Cent (Dramatic) 1000
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2d, 1911.
EDISON— A Man for .Ml That (Comedy-Drama) .... looo
ESS.ANAY — The Mountain Law (Dramatic) 1000
G.-\UMOXT — The Promoter (Dramatic) 1140
LUBIN — Western Chivalrv (Comedv-Drama) lOOO
PATHE— Bear Hunt Romance (Dr.)' 990
VITAGRAPH— The Husking Bee (Comedy) 1000
ORGANIZATION MOVEMENT IN NEW JERSEY.
An effort is being made by exhibitors of Trenton. X. J.,
to form a state organization of exhibitors to affiliate with the
National League, .\lready the exhibitors of Trenton have
formed an organization, which is called the Mercer County
Exhibitors' Association and at present includes all exhibitors
in the city of Trenton. The officers of this association are
Charles Hildinger, president; Philip Papier, secretary;
Michael Crowe, treasurer.
A committee of the Mercer County Exhibitors' Association,
consisting of President Hildinger. Secretary Papier, William
Lamont and Philip Blaustein, called at the offices of the
Moving Picture World last week to enlist the assistance of
the World in the work of organization. President Hildinger
informs us that a committee has been appointed to visit the
different cities in New Jersey for the purpose of urging ex-
hibitors to organize and join the Mercer County Exhibitors'
Association in the formation of a state organization. The
work will be prosecuted actively by the Mercer County Com-
mittee and it is hoped that large results will soon be obtained.
Just at present the Trenton exhibitors are facing a rather
strenuous crusade against moving pictures in that city and
realize the necessity of organization and a strong representa-
tion of their interest before the city government.
The Archbishop of Lyons, France, has been one of the
most persistent foes of the moving picture. He is urging
his clergy to assist him in his warfare against what he con-
siders the demoralizing influences of the cinematograph. It
has even been suggested that a special corps of hissers be
sent to alleged objectionable shows and the tearing down
of unsuitable lithographic posters has also been commended-
There are all kinds of people in this world.
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A SIDE-SPLITTING GREAT NORTHERN COMEDY.
Carl Alstrup, the Great Northern Film Company's new
comedian, is rapidly becoming very popular. His irresistible
and fascinating humor is largely responsible for this, it being
of the contagious sort, and as a consequence he has the
audience with him from the very start. Within the next
two or three weeks he will appear in "Butttons and Hooks,"
in which feature comedy production he has the opportunity
to show his very best. He is cleverly assisted by capable
Correspondents are advised that no attention will be paid inquiries which
do not give the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the question as to whether or not they are married.
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by raail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Many correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
W. F. — Miss lOilllh Storey played Uie name pint in Melles' "Bessie's Hide."
She Is now with the Vitagrapli coiiipany. Tlianks for tlie bouquet.
A, D. M. — Tliis is a rutlier lielated answer to your inquiry, for the Western
routlnci'iit of tlie Vitagraph (•oinpauy. Tliey aiv to have headquarters in
I.os .\ugeles. anil a eoinpany, fully etiuipped, even to a Bceuario editor; the
same who planned some capital things last summer, is now at work.
IHA L. F. — Your question reached the department too late to be replied
to before the release of "The Lost Freight Car," but it doesn't matter, as the
releases are now divided between the Keith and Proctor houses, three going
to each. There appears to be no established system of distribution between
the two, and from a distance, it looks as though the booking clerk shook
dice to sec how the day's run goes. There used to be a fixed scliedule, but
that was in the days of Keith & Proctor, and before It became Keith and
Proctor. (2) Harry Ogden Crane played the part of the railroad president.
ELEANOR. — It is all too true that William Gajwood is no longer with the
I'liaiiliouser company. (2) Jack, in "Their Burglar," is Harry Benhara.
MRS. P. — The question has been answered before, but it cannot too often
be- said that New York is the only important point in the country that has
no house that does not muss up good pictures with cheap and nasty vaudeville.
Some of the smaller theaters have Urst-runs. and good projection, but you'll
have to hunt one in your own territory. We are waiting for a man from
.lacksonville. Fla., to come up and teach the others that tliere aie a lot of
people who prefer pictures to tifteen-cent vaudeville.
E. C. — Harry T. Morey was the Tom Evans in Vitagraph's "The Price of
Gold." I '21 James .Morrison played the Classmate in the same company's
•Cherry Blossoms."
BILL. — 'i'here are two reasons why more trick pictures are not shown —
because the manager thinks that the public does not want them, and
1 2nd), because the manufacturer agrees with him. It may interest you to
know that George Melles "A Trip to the Ifoon" Is enjoying new vogue In
Kngland this season, but trick work is difficult and photodrama is cheaper
to produce and more steadily profitable.
N. A. T. — Y'ou phrase your (lucstlon differently, but it amounts to the same
inquiry as to how to get a position in a photoplay stock company. About
the only answer is, that you prove your previous experience with a picture
company or on the dramatic stage.
L. D. I. — The Vitagraph's ".\uUl I.ang Syne" is both a regular and special
release. The first part is the regular release for the day of issue, and the
second is a special, issued at the same time.
F. G. H. — We know of no picture company Issuing stock for sale, although
many of the companies are stock companies. Shares in some of the English
companies is quoted, but there is no flotation of stock over here, although the
Kinemacolor is a stock corporation. No prices have been quoted and no stock
is sold on the curb market.
N. E. D. — Both the Vitagraph and Edison had companies working In the
field on Lake Champlaln last summer.
R. T. E. — Be more definite, please. There have been three films titled
"For Iler Brother's Sake," released since last May. Imp, Vitagraph, and
Kaleni have all used the title. Which one do you mean? (2) Mr. Klrkwood
is still with the Reliance company. (3) So Is Henry Walthall.
D. C. — It is King Baggot and not Mr. King. Many of the Imp releases
call him Mr. King, but that does not mean that King is his "real" name.
G. K. — Harry Myers is now with the Solas company. (2) Blograph players
class with the unknown assailant of Billy Patterson, so far as names go.
(3) Most companies have several leading men and women, although In theory,
all photoplay companies are stock organizations and the player Is supposed
to take any part assigned.
A. H. F. — The "best way" to get your story back from a manufacturer
is to send along a stamped envelope addressed to yourself. Don't look for
an answer by return mail. Walt a month before thinking you'll not get your
story back. Picture readers show a better average than magazine readers.
(2) If you want to keep posted on the pictures produced there is no better
way than to read the stories of the films In this paper. It Is the only way
you can be sure of getting them all, Licensed and Independent.
E. B. S. — Carlyle Blackwell has not joined the Vitagraph company, but he
was once with the winged-V, and you probably saw an old film In which
he appeared before going to the Kalem company. It should be old enough
by now to be recognized as an old timer.
HISS J. P. — Guy Oliver Is no longer with the Lubin company, and we have
no record of his present connection. Howard Mitchell was with the com-
pany when last heard from.
JEAN. — .\ddress the player In care of the company with which be Is con-
nected. .Mark tlie letter "Personal" and it will reach him. We have noth-
ing to do with the personal addresses of the players.
INTERESTED. — We suppose that the M'ajestic company will have photo-
graphs of Miss Plckford. Why not write and ask them about It, enclosing a
stamped envelope for reply?
A. J. — Bette Harte was the Mabel in Selig's "The Coquette," and Tom
SantBcbi the Hugh. (2) Mr. Santschi was also the fireman In "Through
Fire and Smoke." (3) Paul Panzer was the servant In Pathe's "Crazy
Dope."
D. C. V. — Miss Hazel Neason was formerly an Imp player before going
to the Vitagraph. (2) Miss Plckford was originally a Blograph player.
V. T. H. — The Sellg company operates from Ix>s Angeles, but It has a
studio in Chicago. None of the companies toda.v confine their efforts to one
city or section.
Scene from "Buttons and Hooks" (Great Northern).
performers, who take delight in working with him. These
comedy films will, no doubt, fill a long-felt want and meet
with the hearty welcome of all exhibitors.
In "Buttons and Hooks" Mr. Alstrup takes the part of Mr.
Durand, a solicitor, who is preparing for a dinner party when
he has trouble with his collar button. At the same time his
wife is having trouble with her hooks. There are serious
doings in consequence in which the Life Saving Corps even-
tually takes a hand before order is restored and the Durands
reconciled.
HALLBERG AN EDISON JOBBER.
Mr. J. H. Hallberg, "The Economizer Man," advises us
that he has been appointed wholesale jobber of Edison Mov-
ing Picture Machines by the Thomas A. Edison Co., Inc.,
and is in position to make immediate shipments of latest
model machines with improved large lamphouse, etc. He
also reports the sale of two Model B Edison M. P. Machines
with Hallberg Economizers to A. Schurman, Asheville, N. C,
and one Edison Model B with Hallberg Economizer to C. E.
Jourdan, Durham, N. C.
BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT.
The moving picture operators of Brooklyn, N. Y., will
give a package party and dance at Wisbauer's Columbia
Hall, 292 Hamburg Avenue, corner of Ralph Street, Brook-
lyn, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 29. The proceeds will be
donated to the widow and children of the late Frank A.
Owens, a former member. It is hoped that there will be a
large attendance. Gentlemen's ticket, 25c; ladies furnish
package.
WHEN YOU WANT GOOD ONES. WRITE
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Song Slide Releases.
A. L. Simpson, Inc.
"When She's Old Enough to Marry"— Fub. by F. B. Havi-
land.
"Skipper Susie Greene" — Pub. by Walter Jacobs.
"Pretty Face" — Pub. by I-rank G'lulart Music Co.
"Boot Black Rag" — Pub. by Song Writers' Music Pub. Co.
"Bring Mc Your Message of Love, White Dove" — Pub. by
J. Fred Helf Co.
"Fd Like to Take a Chance with You" — Pub. by Charles L
Davis.
"Just You and V — Pub. by J. D. Shipman.
"Pretty Montezuma Maid" — Pub. by C. L Davis.
Levi Co., Inc.
"Make Mc Love You Like I Never Loved Before" — Pub.
by Shapiro.
"Mine" — Pub. by Carl Lacmml« Music Co.
"When a Girl Who.<!c Mcart Is Breaking Loves a Boy
Who Doesn't Care" — Pub. by Shapiro.
"Sweet Old Rose" — Pub. by H. A. Weymann & Sons.
"Two Letters" — Pub. by Shapiro.
"The Quaker" — Pub. by Shapiro.
Scott St Van Altena.
"Lovie Dear" — Pub. by Rogers Bros. Music Co.
"If I Had You" — Pub. by Jos. Morris Co.
"Gee! But It's Tough When There's No One Around to
Call You Dear"— Pub. by J. Fred Helf Co.
"Heart of My Heart" — Pub. by Leo Feist.
"Won't You Come That Lucinda" — Pub. by F. B. Haviland
Pub. Co.
"Under the Old Oak Tree"— Pub. by Tell Taylor.
"I Just Met the Fellow Who Married the Girl I Was Going
to Get" — Pub. by Leo Feist.
"Treasures of the Worhl Are Mine" — Pub. by ^. W. Stern.
"That's Some Honey Moon" — Pub. by Bostonian Pub. Co.
Excelsior Slide Co.
"Peaches" — Pub. by Jos. Morris.
the World Don't Sec
Head Music Pub. Co.
"Without You
m the Same" — Pub. by
"Soul of Love" — Pub. by Blood. Koehler & Co.
"Welcome Home" — Pub. by Hoj^irs Brothers.
"Jungle Glide" — Pub. by Kendis & Paley.
DeWitt C. Wheeler.
"Pots and Pans"— Pub. by Jerome & Schwartz. N. Y. C.
"Driving Home the Cows from Pasture" — Pub. by M. Wit-
mark & Sons.
"Send for Me"— F. A. Mills.
"My Irish Girl"— Pub. by J. H. Remick & Co.
"Child Love"— Pub. by J. N. Stern & Co.
" 'Way Back in Tennessee" — Pub. by F. A. Mills.
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that there is a widespread rumor and belief among the Moving Picture
trade, that we, the Chicago Song Slide Exchange, are identified and affihated
with certain large film interests.
This rumor no doubt is due to the fact tbat a majority of the film exchan-
ges of Chicago have eliminated free slides and abandoned their slide depart-
ments. We wish to emphatically and rigidly deny any such connection.
We also wish to emphasize the fact that since our exchange was organized,
some five years ago, we have maintained an absolutely neutral position.
We know of a slide exchange that is affiliated with the Independents and
another with the Licensed interests, hence the assumption that we were
identified with these same film interests in a like manner. A thorough in-
spection of our books is invited at our headquarters and at our banks, and
will absolutely confirm our denial, and will also show that at no time have
any drafts, checks or other mediums of exchange been drawn in favor of said
film interests.
This exchange is still operated and owned solely by R Chas. Honeclc. one of the original
founders, and will continue to serve those exhibitors who are in the market for a high grade slide
service, regardless of where they may procure their film. We ship your week's supply of slides
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Correspondence
IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEyT"'
Tbe Lyric Theater lias been opened on West
State Street, Jacksonville, III.
Three society girls were arrested at Des Moines,
Iowa, It Is rei)orted, for throwing Japanese suutt
upon a stage, and breaking up the performance
at a moving picture show.
Ctiarles Vates has called his new moving picture
theater at Tuylorville, 111., the Jewel.
The Majestic Theater, at Hock Island, 111., has
quit the vaudeville field and under the management
of Harry A. Sodlul will give four reels of pictures
and some vaudeville. The price has been dropped
to 5 cents.
All the larger motion picture theaters In St.
Paul, Minn., had ample exits and were in good
condition, declared Assistant Fire Marshal A. M.
Wallace, after an Inspection. Some changes were
recommended In the Star.
Gale Craig, who has sung at the Majestic The-
ater at Belvidere, 111., for the last two years, has
accepted a position as traveling salesman for the
National Cash Kegister Company, of Dayton, Ohio,
with headquarters at Bloomlngton, 111.
The Bell Theater Company, of Minneapolis, Minn.,
will erect a onestory veneer moving picture theater,
at 1415 Fourth Street, S. E. It will be 32 X 85,
with concrete foundation. Cost, $2,700.
The Duvall building, at Lewistown, 111., Is said
to have been leased by two young men from Peo-
ria, 111., who will conduct a moving picture theater.
The City Council, at Champaign, 111., is said to
have ordered the Orpheum Theater to be rebuilt
with fireproof material. The building is of wood,
having been designed originally for a roller skat-
ing rink.
James Fuggitt has sold his moving picture show
In Georgetown, 111., to a Mr. Baum, of Danville,
111.
G. C. Hamilton has moved his moving picture
show, at Assumption, 111., to the Hlght building,
on Front Street.
The Dawn, at Streator, 111., has Introduced some
vaudeville.
Earl Cotton, owner of the Variety Theater, at
Allegan, Mich., has sold his Interests to J. O.
EUenberger, of Sturgis, and has purchased the
Star Theater from William McClelland.
The Sheldon, 111., fire department has leased the
electric theater of Walty & Sampson for five
months and will conduct It In hope of liquidating
the indebtedness on their building.
Michael Gerrib, who has beei» conducting an air-
dome at Westvllle, 111., will erect a building In
which to conduct a moving picture and vaudeville
bouse.
George Myers, former manager of the Gem The-
ater at Clinton, 111., has gone to San Francisco,
where he will make his home.
Health authorities of Mollne, 111., are said to
have announced a general Inspection of all the-
aters In that city in order to determine their sani-
tary condition.
An ordinance providing for a board of five cen-
sors who are to serve without pay and whose duties
will be to pass upon all pictures shown in Okla-
homa City, Okla., has been Introduced before the
board of commissioners. A fine of not less than
{25 and not more than $100 is provided. Members
must be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by
tbe commissioners.
The Crystal Theater, at Waterloo, Iowa, has
taken over the Majestic, In that city. The Crystal
will be a high class moving picture show, while
the Majestic will be used exclusively for vaudeville.
Tbe new Princess Theater, M. H. Harris and
E. B. Nicholson, owners and managers, has been
opened at Beardstown, 111.
"Minneapolis, Minn., theaters are safer and or-
dinances stricter fhan those in any other city Id
the country." This statement was made by James
G. Houghton, city building Inspector, before the
City Council. Ordinance amendments providing for
the licensing of operators and control of lighting
systems elsewhere than in tbe operating room,
were suggested to the city officials.
Herbert Lamb, of JerseyviUe, 111., has disposed
of bis moving picture theater, at Roodhouse, III.
Tbe Chicago Film Exchange, of Chicago, has
certified to the Secretary of State that it has
changed Its name to the Exhibitors' Film Exchange.
The Chicago Hippodrome Company, of Chicago,
has been incorporated with capital stock of $2,500,
to do a general amusement business. Tbe incor-
porators are Anthony J. Schmidt, Edward J. McArdle
and Francis P. Bradcbnlls.
The Mollne Mall says there Is 8 probability that
an ordinance will be Introduced Into the City
Council providing for a "censuresblp" which will
prohibit not only Immoral or "lewd" pictures, but
such films as tbe "James Boys," which started tbe
talk.
Miss Ethel Moore, of Burlington, Iowa, Is the
singer at the newly opened Princess Theater, In
Beardstown, 111.
St. Catharine's Guild of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, at Champaign, 111., recently bad charge
of the Campus Theater, in that city, for two
nights and called attention to tbe educational value
that could be found in the regular program 'of
films.
A special committee consisting of the fire mar-
shal, tbe city electrician and the city building In-
spector, paid a visit to all the theaters in the city
and the findings were given publicity in a full-page
advertisement in the Sunday Minneapolis Journal.
The Ada Opera House Company has been in-
corijorated at Ada, Okla., with a capital stock of
$7,5U0. The lncon>orators are G. M. Kansey, C. G.
Klves, B. N. Stall, H. A. Sprague and A. H.
Constant, all of Ada.
Edward Haas, of Lincoln, 111., has started a mov-
ing picture show at Elkhart, Ind.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the Jamei
Stephen Hogg school In Oak Cliff, Dallas, Tex.,
recently appointed a committee to negotiate with
picture show managers for obtaining dates upon
which teachers and parents could be shown edu-
cational films.
L. H. Goodspeed has begun the erection of a
$15,000 vaudeville theater on West Elm Street,
Urbana, 111., which will be occupied by the Illi-
nois Amusement Company, which Is composed of
Sidney Cohen and Patrick Hanrohan. The build-
ing, which will be of brick and concrete will
have a seating capacity of 1,050. Four vaude-
ville acts and moving pictures will be given. Tbe
firm already has a moving picture show in Urbana.
Lester Habberkorn has resigned his position as
singer at the Empress Theater, in Falrbury, 111.,
to join the Hallowell Concert Company as a
baritone soloist.
The greatest objection to closing the shows on
Sunday came from the working men, who have
little opportunity during the week to attend these
shows. This was pointed out by tbe Peoria Star.
"Moline Is a city where the main industry is manu-
facturing agricultural Implements and vehicles of
all kinds. An army of men is employed and the
only time they really have for amusement is on
Sunday, when the shops are closed. Besides the
price is so low that a man's whole family can go
and not put them on a financial 'ragged edge'
all the rest of the week. It seems that a move-
ment Is being made at Moline to close these shows
on Sunday and thus deprive the laboring man of
the only amusement he has In the entire week.
But the workers there are so greatly in the ma-
jority that their judgment must be listened to
and that verdict is they cannot afford to pay
high prices for seats at a play and on Sundays
only have they time to go. They and their
families must have some kind of recreations and
the only kind left Is moving pictures and vaude-
ville."
The Savoy Theater, Springfield. 111., announced
during the State Fair that it changed pictures
twice a day. Why?
F. H. M.
NEW ENGLAND.
There seems to be considerable agitation in
Massachusetts regarding the Kinemacolor moving
picture machines. The law has just stepped In,
and has Issued an edict to the effect that Kinema-
color machines must not be driven by motor.
Furthermore, the licenses issued to operate these
special machines have been canceled by the State.
The machines now in use at the Tremont Temple,
Boston, Mass., for the exhibition of the Kinema-
color pictures of the coronation In England, have
been geared considerably higher than before, in
order to obtain the same rate of speed as had
been obtained with a motor-drive. The cause
for this action is a Massachusetts law, which
states that no moving picture machine shall be
driven by motor. The State had Issued four Kine-
macolor licenses only before the cancellation bid
been made.
Saturday night, October 28. saw the final reel of
pictures exhibited at the Central Theater. Cam-
bridge, Mass. The F. W. Woolworth Company,
running five and ten cent stores, have bought the
land on which the Central Theater stands. Man-
ager S. M. Moscow states that his company cannot
be forced out of Cambridge so easily, and hints
about a new location, on which a bouse seating
1,000 people is to be built. The Central Is the
oldest theater In Cambridge, and has done many a
big day's business.
The Twentieth Century Amusement Company, of
Portland, Me., has just been incorporated at
Augusta. Me. The capital stock of this company
Is something extraordinary. $3,000,000 common, and
$2,000,000 preferred stock, has been authorized.
The Star Theater, Dover, N. H., has added vau-
deville to Its regular program of pictures, and
seems to be thriving under this poller.
Mr. J. J. Cabin, of the firm of McCue & Cahlll,
operating a string of vaudeville and picture the-
aters, was recently presented with a bouncing baby
daughter. Mr. Cahlll was the recipient of about
20 telegrams from New England picture managers,
who wanted to congratulate Mr. Cahlll, one of the
most popular New England picture men. Mr. Cahlll
already had one daughter, and thought It a good
Joke when he received a telegram stating, "Will
book your sister act for next week," signed by a
well-known manager.
H. E. Streeter has decided to convert the First
Baptist Church of Greenfield, Mass., Into a theater,
and will present vaudeville and pictures. Neir
England has a large number of photoplay boasea
that were formerly places of worship, and, In
almost every Instance they are a big success. Mr.
William Bradstreet, who operates a large number
of photoplay theaters, has been unusually successful
with the use of old churches, and was tbe one who
originated the idea in New England.
Mr. Charles Kose, stage manager of the Idle
Hour Theater, New Bedford, Mass., was tendered
a surprise party in honor of his birthday. The
affair was held at the bouse of Mr. and Mrs. H. J.
McDonald, and lasted until tbe wee small hours.
Manager Julius Sylvia, of the Idle Hour Theater,
and many of the attachees of the theater were pres-
ent, and felicitated Mr. Rose with gifts and con-
gratulatory speeches.
November 16 was the date set for the first
entertainment and general "blow-out" of tbe
I. A. T. S. E., Ix>cal 186, of tbe moving picture
operators' union, Springfield, Mass. A committee
was appointed to complete the needed arrange-
ments, and a successful time w-as had.
Manager George S. Wiley, of tbe Academy The-
ater, Fall River, Mass., has recovered from hla
recent Illness, and Is once more back at his post.
Mr. Frank Vine, who for a long while was one
of tbe main lieutenants of the General Film Com-
pany's Boston office, has left, and is now with the
W. E. Greene Film Exchange, Boston. Mr. Vine
has many friends in bis line, and will be a big
boost for the Independent service In New England.
LOUISVILLE.
Four new shows are to be opened in the next
three months between Second and Fourth Streets,
on Market Street, one of the most Important trade
avenues In tbe city. Many prominent business
men who have for years been connected with some
other trade are dropping the livelihood of their
younger days and entering amusement circles.
In one case, especially, a company of well-known
clothing men have sold their stock of outfittings,
and are making arrangements to have tbe old
building remodeled into an up-to-date picture show.
The approximate cost of the change will be atx>nt
$7,000.
Derr Brothers, formerly operators of a local
ten-cent store, are remodeling a building on Market
Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues, at an
approximate cost of $5,000, to open In about two
months. Tbe new house will seat about 350 peo-
ple and will be part of a well-known circuit.
Work on the new Hippodrome, which will open
as an up-to-date picture show, Is progressing rap-
idly and the management hopes to open tbe nevr
amusement center to the public about Noveml>er
20. The show is located on the southwest comer
of Second and Market Street, aad will have an
entrance on both streets. The seating capacity
will be alxjut 450.
The same amusement company which will have
charge of the Hippodrome, has recently opened
the Olympic picture show to the public and so
far it has been doing a very good business. Tbe
interior is one of the prettiest in the city and
the exterior also presents a very pleasing ap-
pearance. E. B. Stern, who has charge of the
show for the company, is also secretary and treas-
urer. They are on Market Street near Floyd.
This is the first show in tbe city w^hich has In-
stalled a set of the new electric bells, which are
advertised very widely by J. C. Deagan. of Chicago,
111. Mr. Stern said that they in themselves afforded
a big attraction to the crowd and that the effect
when played to accompany a sad scene in a picture,
was unusually effective. The set consists of six-
teen bells, forming the two octaves from C to C.
They are electrically connected to a keyl)oard,
which is played just like a piano by some member
of the orchestra. The idea is not only a novel
one, but the music Is also very pretty. After
bearing the effect at the new show, Mr. Stern
said that many of the older establishments are
making arrangements for sets of the Instruments.
Moses Bass has completed arrangements with
the owners of a building on Market Street be-
tween" Seventh and Eighth, to have the structure
remodeled as a picture show, the cost of tbe al-
terations to be about $9,000. The name of tbe
new theater will be the Star and will open for Its
first performance about November 25.
Jake Greenberg. who at present operates a
well-known loan establishment on Market Street,
and who owns the Victoria, a prominent picture
show, win erect another theater near bis present
location an<3 will put a competent manager in
charge of it. The show will be one of a small
capacity, but will show pictures which will come
direct from one of the "eastern cities.
Articles of Incorporation were recently filed by
the Preston Theater Company, with a capital stock
of $5,100. The company Intends to operate •
moving picture show on Preston Street, near Camp,
and will start work on the building in a short
time. Tbe approximate cost of the structure
will be at>out $10,000 and the maxlmnm Indebtedness
at any one time is fixed at $.5,000. Among tbe
principal incorporators and stockholders are E. J.
Tobe, T. B. Doppleman, and Adam Elgelbach.
The Broadway Amusement Company, of which
Fred J. DoUe is president, has recently taken over
the management of tbe Globe Theater, which Is
situated on a prominent street In Portland, one
of tbe outlying sections of I,oulsvllle. Mr. DoUe
reports that the attendance at the theater baa
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COIldltlOD.
The llroadway Amusement Company Is consider-
ing the Installntion of a new mirror screen for tbe
production of dayllgbt pictures, but as yet tbey
buve not arrived at any definite decision.
John F. Scbere, formerly connected with the
Alliance Film Company, of Davenport, Ohio, has
recently taken charge of the local branch of the
Globe Film Service Company. ^^r. Scbere con-
ducted the business In 1010, when be was offered
a position by a prominent Chicago company, and
then turned tbe business over to another manager.
About two motitbs ago tbe Globe Company asked
him to take charge of the branch again. Mr.
Scbere has but a few local customers, but most
of bis trade comes from tbe little towns out In
tbe State, which are enterprising enough to sup-
port a picture show.
B. F. Burdle, of Versailles. Ky., advanced one
step In his business a short time ago when be sold
a moving picture tent outfit, which be had been
operating In his home town, to a man lit Georgia,
and bought a popular moving picture show of
M. R. Koberts, who had been operating the show
for a number of years. Mr. Burdle took Immediate
posses.slon and started the ball to rolling under the
new management without Intimation of any change
whatever.
J. Taylor Day, of Hazel Green, Ky., recently
bought a moving picture show outfit and electric
piano and will establish an up-to-date show in
that town.
Although boxing contests are legalized In the
State of Tennessee, many of the picture show men
of Memphis, In that State, are Interested in the
fact that the films of prizefights have been pro-
hibited In picture shows of that city. The Judge,
who ruled them out. said that they were indecent
unless shown before a stag gathering. Some of
the amusement men who are Interested In motion
picture establishments are taking steps to have
them shown after the regular show for the men
of the audience only, when they will also be used
as an added attraction. Whether the law will
permit this Is not known, but it is sincerely hoped
for by many of the proprietors of the Memphis
shows.
The Crystal Theater, often called the Brightest
Spot la Knoxvllle, at Knoxvllle, Tenn., has one
of the most attractive entrances of tbe many shows
In that city. The front of tbe entire building Is
brightly illuminated, the lower part being painted
white, with some very profuse decorations. A
huge electric butterfly extends from tbe upper
wall and when the myriad electric lights, which
are on It are lighted, tbe effect is unusually strik-
ing. Tbe Interior of the house Is also very hand-
somely decorated and well ventilated.
C. E. Hampson, of the F.ill Cities Amusement
Company, said that the new Novelty Theater, which
they opened recently on Fourth Avenue, bad opened
up with a bigger rush than any other show which
they bad ever had anything to do with. Tbey are
experiencing a fine attendance every day, morning,
noon and night.
Charles Sherr. manager of the Globe Film Ex-
change Company, of this city, said that at pres-
ent he was doing almost three times the business
which be had been doing two months ago. Mr.
Sherr is now furnishing some of the most promi-
nent shows of the city with pictures and getting
new customers every day.
A short time ago, tbe Boston Amusement Com-
pany secured a permit to erect a new motion pic-
ture show at 1251 Preston Street. Tbe building
will be a one-story structure made of brick ano
will cost about $5,000. Work will be started Im-
mediately, and It Is thought that It will be opened
to the public patronage by the middle of Xovember.
Two men were slightly burned and losses to the
extent of five thousand dollars were sustained a
few days ago when a fire broke out In the motion
picture show at Nineteenth and Market Streets.
The place Is called tbe I.yric Theater, operated
by P. C. Bnckner.
G. D. CRAIN, .TR.
PITTSBURG.
Mr. Chester \. M.'jrlow lins sold liis theater, tbe
CoUonna. to Mr. Carl Ivlniling. The Collona Is a
neat little theater at Winebiddle and Penn Avenues.
It has a seating capacity of I'x) to the performance.
The projection equipment consists of a one-pin
Edison machine.
The quick-witted and heroic action of a lady
piano player. Miss Maud Harvey, averted a serious
panic at tbe Elite Theater, on 8th Street, Home-
stead. .V confectionery store adjoining the theater
caught fire, filling the theater with smoke. The
piano player at once struck up a march and every
one of the audience marched out In good order.
The I.yric Theater, on Fifth Avenue, McKees-
port. with a seating capacity of 300 persons to the
performance. Is considered one of the neatest and
best paying bouses In that town. It Is owned and
managod by .Apollo Bros. The projection Is ex-
tremely good.
Mr. Ben Fields, who has been connected with
a number of high class musical productions on
tbe road, has sung Illustrated songs for varlont
photoplay houses of high-class character, both In
this town and In Youngstown. and all that have
employed him speak very highly about him. He
is at present singing llluftrated songs at the
Family Theater, tbe only low-priced vaudeville
and picture house In, tbe d>wntown section.
The NIc Theater, at Arlington and Sterling
Streets, has been dark for a couple of weeks to
undergo alterations. This house prides Itself In
being the first Independent house In the city.
Two new iwster frames have been purchased from
the Photoplay Adv. & Spec. Company for display
purposes . It Is expected to open In about a week.
Mr. Ted Bolsdon Is managing tbe Duquesne
branch of the Photoplay Adv. & Spec. Company.
He lias just taken possession of his new residence,
on Curtiss Avenue, Beechvlew.
Mr. Rotbsteln, the progressive manager for
Harry Davis's I.yric Theater, has again come Into
the moving picture limelight, through bis masterly
work. The Lyric seems to be literally packed all
through the week. The Lyric employs a piano
player who knows bow to play pictures.
Tbe name of a new film exchange is the United
Film & Supply Company, handling Independent
films. This firm is well equipped to handle a con-
siderable amount of business in this section. Mr.
M. B. Teplltz. a young man of wide experience, Is
the general manager, and expects to make an active
campaign for business In this territory. Tbe United
Film & Supply Company is located at 402 Ferry
Street.
Mr. John M. Fitzgerald, a lecturer of repute in
this neighborhood, has been lecturing on many
subjects at the Camerapbone lately and Is giving
much satisfaction.
A new movement Inaugurated b.v the Episco-
palian Church will add a number of formerly be-
nighted Individuals to the army of Photoplay fans.
The first of a series of exhibitions was begun
recently at the Epiphany Auditorium, on Epiph-
any Street. The admission price Is very reason-
able and the money derived from tbe movement will
be used by the priests and charitable organizations
of the Epiphany parish in relief work among tbe
poor.
The Consolidated Moving Picture Company, of
this city, have purchased the Geyer Opera House,
at Scottdale, Pa., for $15,000. They have also
purchased the Lyric Theater, at Coraopolis. Star
Family, at Tarentum, and the Arcade Building,
at McKeesport. This building Is 50 x 156 feet
and will be shortly remodeled Into an up-to-date
photoplay palace.
Mr. P. V. Wiloughby has been appointed man-
ager of the Camerapbone Theater, Fifth .\venue.
at Mr Breonan's death. Grant L. Rigby. tbe
always smiling head usher, has become assistant
manager. EDDIE WHEELER.
YOUNGSTOWN, O.
Youngstown, Ohio. — Taking the photoplay thea-
ters of this town as a whole, one must admit
that they are certainly as well-ordered and neat-
looking theaters than can be found anywhere.
One or two, that are, for a wonder, allowed by
tlie Inspectors to keep open, are a disgrace to
their more respectable contemporaries. For two
whole blocks along West Federal Street there
are at present six theaters, with three more in
contemplation. As it is there's enough brain-rack-
ing work for each house to keep away of not using
pictures tbat have already been run by their
opposition.
The first and foremost theater is the Rex. at
135 W. Federal Street. The Rex has just opened
recently. The lobby Is very artistically con-
structed a nddenotes not only good architecture,
but also very good taste. The name Rex in large
electric letters can be seen for several blocks.
The floor Is paved with small, square, white
tiles, with a reproduction of a crown and the
nome Rex. paved In brown tile, at tbe very
entrance to the lobby. Tbe ticket office Is built
in white marble, as Is tbe rest of tlie lobby. In
fact. It ma.v be said that marble of beautiful
white seems to be here, there, and everywhere.
This theater has a seating capacity of about 299
to the performance. There's an odd rule in Toungi-
town that all theaters seating more than exactly
299 will either have to shut down altogether or
operate under a license of a large theater and
pay an exhorbltant sum for tbe privilege. The
owners are Messrs. David M. Robblns and Harry
Warner. Mr. Harry Warner Is well known In
the moving picture circles throughout Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio and West Virginia as at one time
one of the owners of the erstwhile Duquesne
Amusement & Supply Co., of Pittsburgh. Pa.
The manager of the Rex Is Mr. Morris Levenson.
formerl.v the manager of the Duquesne -Amuse-
ment & Supply Co. The projection at this thea-
ter is beyond criticism. About 500 globes are
used to light this house. Tbe floor slopes toward
tlie curtain and the curtain Itself Is built about
six feet from the floor, insuring a perfect view
of tbe picture on the screen to everyone. An
orchestra of six pieces Is used at night. Latest
illustrated songs are sung by a real good singer,
Mrs. George Tongas.
Tbe Orphenm Theater Is located at 213 W. Fed-
eral Street, on the same side as tlie Rex. "r!ie
seating capacity Is 299 »nd has a standing room
of about 2(>0. The manager and proprietor "s .Mr.
Pierre B. .\tselas. Over SOO globes are used In
the lighting of this tbeaier. The projectbj :;t
this theater is exceptionall.v ;.'<»1: operators, Mr.
Albert Welser and Mr. George Pophler. Two
Edisons. latest model machines are used. Fiist-
rnn. licensed pictures constitute the program ft-r
a nickel.
The Star Theater Is about a block rway from
tbe Orpheum. It Is at 269 W. Federal Street This
house Is owned and mattaged by W -inpr Pics.
Three licensed films compose the ; rogram.
The Lyric Theater Is two doors ahov; lli« Star.
Mr. Harry B. Wallers Is the manager. The
seating capacity Is about 225. .Vn lii<l<-|}end<>ut
program Is given for an admission if !i"! c nti
on week days, and ten cents on Sunda..";, when
an extra feature Is exhibited. The T..vri'! iist-f
about 350 lights. Tbe projection was not so bad,
although tbe films themselves were a little
scratched and one was without a title.
The Dome Theater Is located at 20S W. Fed-
eral Street, right across from the Orpheum. This
theater easily heads the list In tbe category of
Vonngstown's beautiful photoplay palaces. It li
considered one of the best-equipped little theaters
In tbe state. Messrs. C. W. Delbel and Edward
Renner are the proprietors. Mr. Deibel Is the
active manager. The lobby floor is paved In
large German tile of a brick color, with tbe name
of the Dome laid out In small, square, white tile
at the very entrance. On each side of tbe lobby
are two large windows. Inside of which are dis-
plays of a perfectly-staged scene of green flcldi
and rolling hills. Each window Is a marvel of
scenic reproduction In miniature and one cannot
help admiring the clever work of its producer.
The ticket box and tbe lobby are truly model.
Tbe Dome Is equipped with a mirror screen and
was tlie first In this section to Install one. Tbe
projection corps consist of two chief and two
assistant operators. Three different make machines
are employed: Motlograpb. Patbe and Powers. A
good piano player, with drum effects, comprise the
musical attraction. The seating capacity Is about
299. First-run Licensed plcttjreg are nsed.
Tbe Bijou, at 4 W. F'ederal Street, was built
at a cost of $14,000 and built to stay, for every-
thing Is constructed of substantial material. Tbe
lobby Is built of whole slabs of perfectly white
marble, and Is paved with marble slabs. This
tlieater Is also equipped with a mirror STeen.
Tbe seating capacity Is about 290. Mr. Dan Rob-
bins Is the manager and proprietor. Tbe oper-
ating t>oofb is bidden by a sort of trellis work
covered with green vine, small apertures being
allowed for the light and lookout. The oper-
ating room Itself is built of asbestos. Tbe pro
jectlon battery consists of two No. 6 Powera,
which are ably manned by Messrs. Geo. Tougas
and Wm. Daly. Two reels of Independent service
are used from ten In the morning to ten at night.
The Bijou has one of the best piano players. Miss
M.ind Boyer: the singer Is Miss Crossly. A Wnr-
litzer electric orchestra, one of the largest In
youngstown. is utilized before two o'clock.
On October 21 was organized the new I. A. T.
S. E. Lodge, and tliat Is the Youngstown local.
Officers elected are .Mr. Dale Rocbell. of the Prin-
ces, president, and Mr. Joseph Stadman. of the
Park Theater, secretary. The charter members
are: Wm. Daly, of the Bljon: Frank Cook, of the
Luxor: .\1. Dion, of the Rex. and Geo. Toogaa,
also of the Bijou. Some of the transfer members
are Tod. Kelty, of tbe Roma: Jim Thomas, of the
Dome, and A\. Weiser and Geo. Dophler, of the
Orpheum.
The Palace Theater is the first over tte
diamond on E. Federal Street. Messrs. Tenplln
and Klopot are the owners. .The palace Is very
well equipped with both machinery and other fix-
tures. The lobby is very attractive. The seat-
ing capacity Is about 290. The fioor Is sloped
toward the curtain and the seats are placed on
an angle of about thirty degrees, thereby making
It possible to empty the house quickly. The pro-
jection is very good. Two Moflographs of the
Litest t.vpe are used as projection equipment. A
Wnrlltzer Orchestrian and a three-piece orchestra
furnish the musical attraction. Independent serr-
ice. The Helios "Dante's Inferno" was featured
for eight days to capacity business.
Mr. C. W. Deibel. of the Dome Theater, wa«
recently the recipient of two very complimentary
letters. One was from a prominent clergyman
and tbe other from the president of the Youngs-
town Y. W. C. A. They were both worded to the
effect that performances at the Dome were such
that conld be viewed by anyone, and praised the
management for using such laudable discrimina-
tion In their program. The Dome Is located next
door to the largest store in the town.
The Park Theater, on Champion Street, uses
high-class vaudeville attractions on week days,
opening and closing with a reel of photoplay to
an admission of ten, twent.v, thirt.v and fifty cents.
On Sundays six reel of tbe latest Independent re-
leases are shown at an admission of ten. twenty
and thirty cents. A pood orchestra accompani-
ment, a local quartette and a good singer are also
given on Sundays with the films. The Feiber *
Shea Co. are the owners. Mr. L. B. Cool Is the
resident manager. The hou.se has a seating capac-
ity of l.COO to the performance. Two shows are
given dally and three on Sunday. A Standard
machine in an asbestos operating room Is used.
Joe Stadman is the operator.
"Dante's Inferno" at tbe Palace Theater was
lectured upon by Mr. Wm. B. Woodslde. the spe-
cial representative of the Tournament Film Co., of
Toledo. Ohio, who control tbe state rights for the
Helios make film. Mr. Woodslde was with the
film at the Mall Theater, of Cleveland, Ohio, where
It had a steady run of three weeks.
The Roma Theater Is a neat little photoplay •
bouse located In the very center of the foreign
quarter In town. The owner-manager Is an Ital-
ian and most of the patrons are of tbe same
nationality. Tbe seating capacity is 275. Both a
piano player and an electric piano are used. In-
depedent films are used. On Sunday, the 21st, be-
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Bide featuring an "Italian's Sacrifice," Solax, moT-
Ing pictures depleting some scenes of the Turco-
Italo quarrel were shown to a delightful audience,
who shrieked with Joy when they saw the descrip-
tion printed In their own dear Italian. The pro-
jection at this theater compares favorably with
the theaters downtown, but this Is not so sur-
prising, when one knows that the master hand of
Tod Kelty Is turning the handle.
The Columbus Theater, at 226 E. Federal Street,
Is another of the uptown photoplay houses that
cater to the foreign element. This theater opened
not Tery long ago. The manager-owner Is Mr.
Martin Ix)ngo. The seating capacity Is 2.')2. A
couple of acts of vaudeville and three Licensed
pictures for a nickel Is the policy.
The I.una and the Napoll Theater are across
the street from the Columbus. Mr. .T. C. Welsh
is the manager and owner of both. The Luna has
a seating capacity of 27.') seats and uses three reels
of Independent films to a general admission of five
cents. The Napoll seats 135, and gives a program
of three reels. Licensed service and a couple of acts
of vaudeville or a burlesque show to an admission
of ten cents. After April 1 .Mr. Welsh will open
a new photoplay theater at 247 E. Federal Street.
The (Jrand Opera House on the Diamond Is
managed by Mr. T. K. Alliough. The seating capac-
ity Is about 1.600 to the performance. Moving pic-
tures are .shown on Sundays only, to an admission
of ten. twenty and thirty cents.
The Luxor Is about a block up from the Palace
Theater, and has a capacity of about 290 seats.
The projection Is good. T^vo No. 5 Powers ma-
chines are used at this theater. The owner Is
Mr. Clias. E. Smith. Frank Cook Is the operator.
Licensed films are exhibited.
The Princess, on Champion Street, Is located
across the street from the Park. The house can
seat about 800 to the performance. The week-
day show consist of two reels of Licensed pic-
tures for opening and closing a couple acts of
good vaudeville for ten and fifteen cents. The
Sunday show consists of four reels of pictures
and a song for five and ten cents. Mr. Chas. E.
Smith Is also the manager of this theater. Mr.
Dale Rochell Is the operator.
Mr. Fleet Young will remodel a storeroom Into
■ modern photoplay house. It Is located at 7 W.
Federal Street.
Mr. Paul Fitch, formerly part owner of the Park
•od Princess Theaters, will remodel the storeroom
on the corner of Phelps and W. Federal Into an
op-to-date photoplay palace.
The corner of Hazel and W. Federal will be
the site of a new moving picture theater to be
•rected by a local stock corporation.
EDDIE WHEELER.
ST. LOUIS.
The Olive Theater, formerly the North Pole, at
14th Street and Franklin Avenue, was newly deco-
rated and opened up under new management. High
class motion pictures Is the policy of the house.
The admission Is 5 cents.
The St. Louis Automobile show was successfully
opened recently. The patrons are treated to a
free moving picture show dally. Pictures are shown
of all the recent auto races.
The Radium Screen Company, formerly of Den-
ver, Colo., has removed its plant to St. Louis. The
firm has leased a four-story building at 105 N.
Main Street. The company manufactures moving
picture screen and will also handle a general line
of moving picture supplies. The lease is for 10
years.
The Vaudeville Theater Company has obtained
a permit to build a two-story fireproof theater at
818 N. King's Highway, the cost of which will
be about $30,000.
The Empire Theater, at 6200 Eastern Avenue, bai
been lately going In for special releases.
The Gotch-Hackenschmidt pictures have lately
been shown at the Standard Theater, and have been
the making of a very satisfactory show, full of
Interest and excitement.
Dante'a Inferno has been the principal attraction
in moving pictures In the city, being shown at the
Shubert Theater.
Pathe's Weekly topical film has met with a cor-
dial reception In St. Louis, and seems to be the
kind of thing the people want.
The .\ubert Airdome after a lucky season, had the
performance transferred to the new Majestic The-
ater, where the usual vaudeville and high class
moving picture entertainment is being conducted,
under the management of Elmer H. Coudy.
The Mayslewood Theater, a new house, opened
lately, with pictures and vaudeville.
Miss Luclle Mayer is singing the illustrated
songs at the St. Charles Theater, and Is doing
satisfactorily.
The Lafayette Theater, at Jefferson and La-
fayette Avenues, has opened for the season, with
vaudeville and moving pictures. 0. S.
Local Union labor organizations have sold 25,000
tickets for the film "A Martyr to His Cause,"
which Is being shown at the Casino moving picture
Theater, iu West Washington Street, Indianapolis.
A part of the proceeds go to the McNamara de-
fense fund, and It Is expected 25,000 more tickets
wll be sold. The film depicts the life, arrest and
extradition of John J. McNamara, secretary of
the International Bridge and Structural Ironwork-
ers, now on trial at Los Angeles, Cal.
F. C. Overton, K. K. Stokes and H. C. Overton
have organized the Halton-Powell Company, which
has leased the Colonial Theater, In this city.
Tlie company has been Incoriwrated with an au-
thorized capitalization of $5,0i)0.
Moving picture theaters will be operated at
Hammond by the Hammond Orpheum Company,
which has organized and incorporated In that city
with an authorized capitalization of $18,000. The
directors and stockholders of the company are
C. E. Kray, L. F. Allradt and W. T. Hardy.
W. W. Willis, of Vincennes, Is about to let the
contract for a new moving picture theater in that
city, which will be one of the finest in southern
Indiana. It will be a one-story brick structure,
steam heated, and will cost about $10,000. The
theater will have a seating capacity of 800.
Councilman George B. Rubens, of this city, has
purchased the Fox Theater property, at Aurora,
111. This theater was formerly one of the buildings
at the Pan American exposition, held in Buffalo.
N. y., a few years ago. It has a seating capacity
of 1,500, showing moving pictures and light vaude-
ville.
SACRAMENTO, CAL.
The six thriving temples of the photoplay In
this city are equally divided between the Inde-
pendent faction and the Patents Company. One
more house Is now being made ready, but so far
no announcement has been made as to which class
of pictures will be shown. The Edison and the
Empire are in the heart of the shopping district.
The third bouse, the Lyric, while on a side street,
does an excellent business.
Of the three Licensed houses, the Acme Is the
oldest, and has always enjoyed a large patronage,
composed for the most part, of those who enjoy and
appreciate good pictures properly shown. The the-
ater, however, is illy adapted to the purpose for
which it Is being used, and is sadly in need of
renovation, tind. if it must be said, of sanitation.
The .Majestic Is under the same management as
the .\cme. but rather poorly situated, although the
theater is new. neat, well ventilated, and in fact
fulfills most of the requirements of a first class
house. The man.Tgement has recently featured the
fact that they art' showing "the largest pictures
In the world." although the increase In size of
the projected image has been at the expense of
clearness.
The remaining theater, the Sequoia, deserves
special mention. Built for the purpose for which
it is being used, nothing has been omitted needed
to make it sanitary, comfortable, pleasing to the
eye. and in every way fitted for a first class motion
picture house.
This be.Tutlful little theater seats six hundred,
and does so comfortably, as space has not been
sacrificed in order to gain a few extra nlckles.
The entire house is cleaned daily by a vacuum
process, and it Is kept warm In winter, and cool
in summer, by a perfect system of steam heating
and fans. Intelligent supervision of tlie music
rendered by Its superb orchestrion, makes it pos-
sible to adapt the music to the picture in the
case of nearly every film shown. Whenever possible,
sound effects are Introduced in a manner to heighten
the effect of the pictures, and, in brief, the Sequoia
comes pretty near to being the "real thing" in
motion picture houses. F. H. KIEFER.
INDIANAPOLIS.
Because of an epidemic of diphtheria, accom-
panied by an abnormal death rate, the City Board
of Health has ordered the proprietors of all mov-
ing picture theaters in the city to exclude chil-
dren until further notice. The Moving Picture
Managers' As.sorlatlon has assured the Hei^lth
Board that the order will be carried out to the
letter, although it means a large loss in revenue to
the moving picture men.
MONTREAL.
The Lyric Hall reopened with Mr. F. Wanaker In
charge; the old staff has been retained. I may
mention that I happened to pass the Lyric and
was surprised to see the fine class of people that
was entering. The Lyric Is the farthest West on
St. Catherine Street, and Is doing good business.
The Moulin Rouge (Red Mill), Is now showing an
all Independent service, and the management Is
satisfied with the change made. "Standing room,"
is the slogan from 7 p. m. until "good night."
The new moving picture theater called The Maple
I-eaf, situated In the heart of the theatrical district,
corner of Main and St. Catherine Streets, The
theater is under the charge of Mr. George Thomas,
who has had long experience In the business.
The Nationoscope Theater, which has been en-
larged to a seating capacity of 1.500, reports full
houses each evening. .\ special French stock com-
pany has been engaged In addition to the photoplay.
The Gaiety Theater has given up the Licensed
pictures and has been running Independent. Tlie
best drawing card is the very large cotton sign In
front of the lobby. Simple, plain and very at-
tractive. Mr. Renand knows lots about advertising
and gets the dimes.
Mr. Tom Lyons, formerly of Montreal, one of
the boys, now In Columbus, Ohio, with the Ex-
hibit Theater, was here for a week end.
The Lune Russe is now managed by Mr. Suretle,
for many years in the moving picture business. He
is making a success with this thester.
DAVIS LIVINSON.
BOSTON.
Annabelle Davidson, who holds an Important
position with the City Theater, Brocton, Mass., has
returned to that city. The death of Miss David-
son's mother forced her to leave the theater for
■ while.
Marcus Loew's new South End Theater, Boston,
Is about to initiate a baby show, as a boost to the
box oflJce. Manager Hamilton will himself Judge
the babies, and award the prizes. A "baby show"
has never been tried by any of the Boston botises.
The Park City Theater, Bridgeport, Conn., has
Increased Its size materially, and finds that the
extra seating capacity Is needed. A good bill of
pictures Is always to be found at the house, which
Is one of the best in Bridgeport.
The Colonial Theater, Lawrence, Mass., opened
its regular winter season to big returns. As usual,
Manager John F. Adams will present the l>est In
vaudeville and pictures.
The new Eagle Theater, Fall Elver, Mass., Is
ready for Its opening, and will show protoplays.
Mr. J. 0. Patrick, manager of Austin * Stone's
Boston theater. Is laid up with sickness, and Mr.
Stone has been managing his house until Manager
Patrick has recovered.
The Union Hall Theater, Gloucester. Mass., play-
ed to big returns with "Dante's Inferno." Messrs.
Lothrop & Tolman were pleased with the reels,
and may play them a return date.
The Park Theater, Taunton. Mass., also used
the divine comedy, "Dante's Inferno," as a big fea-
ture and found it a winner. Manager Keams was
shrewd In showing these pictures In the Park,
which Is a "legitimate" theater, playing road at-
tractions.
After thoroughly renovating the Music Hall, Taun-
ton, Mass., Mr. White, or Tom, as he Is often
called, leased his house to Mr. T. D. Sorlero. Mr.
Sorlero has Installed as manager, Mr. Pastelll, who
will run a program of pictures, with no vaudeville.
The Park Theater. Taunton, Mass., Is soon to
undergo Improvements and renovations.
Mr. W. C. I.eighfon is ready to start on his new
photoplay theater, Bridgeport, Conn., located on
Jane Street. The house has a central position, and
should make a success. HENRY.
TEMPLE, TEX.
Messrs. Willis and Thompson have leased the
Airdome Theater from Capt. Jas. Rudd.
The Dalton Choir Company, presenting "The Dal-
ton Raid," a film, had their show tKwked at the
Airdome recently. Excellent business prevailed.
"The James Boys in Missouri," booked at the
Colonial, were transferred to the Airdome, and
brought a good response.
.Majestic Theater No. 2 recently changed from
Licensed to Independent pictures. Vaudeville It
also run in connection with pictures. Wm. F. Lucas
Is the manager.
The Colonial is running Licensed pictures. tbroQgb
service of the General Film Company.
The Opera House is now under the able manage-
ment of Mr. Chas. H. Black.
Majestic Theater No. 1, under the management
of Wm. F. Lncas, is doing a good business. The
house has a seating capacity of 400. and the pro-
gram consists of three reels of Licensed films, illus-
trated and spot songs.
The Colonial is featuring "Pathe's Weekly."
B. O. RODGERS.
Among the Exhibitors
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Silver City Amusement
Company is having plans prepared for the erection
of another theater, to cost $10,000, at Twenty-
eighth and National Avenues.
Pueblo, (3oIo. — The Grand Opera House has been
leased by the owners to the William Swanson The-
ater Company. Motion pictures will be a dally
feature at the Grand throughout the season.
Duluth, Minn. — C. 11. Barr has sold bis Unique
Theater to R. W. Wilson.
Green Bay, Wis. — The Gem Theater Company,
recently Incorporated, will begin the work of re-
modeling the building on the corner of West Wal-
nut Street and Broadway, Green Bay, Wis. Anton
Nelson will manage the show.
Brainerd, Minn. — Geo. Putts is contemplating the
erection of a moving picture theater In this city.
Thief River Falls, Minn.— Hans Angell will erect
a moving picture tlieater here.
Cherokee, Iowa. — E. H. Ling will open a u'ovltg
picture theater in Sluox Rapids.
Dorchester, Mass. — Harry A. Kirk Company has
been awarded the contract for the erection of a mov-
ing picture theater at 530 Dudley Street for John
Williams, which will cost $15,000.
Augusta, Ga. — The Picture Plays Theater Com-
pany is arranging to erect a moving picture theater
here.
Carrollton, Mo. — Kelly & Waterson will operate
their new moving picture show In the Vaudeville
Theater Building, on South Main Street.
Scranton, Pa. — .\nother moving picture theater
will be built on Lackawanna Avenue at 212. Zln-
cola & Doglstina are the proprietors.
Louisville, Ky. — The Boston Amusement Company
secured the permit to erect a moving picture the-
ater at 1251 South Preston Street. Cost, $3,000.
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MELIES.
A WESTERN GIRL (Dec. 7).— Dick, an Eastern-
er, comes Wfst to try Ills luck at mining. No
sooner does he arrive than Hartley, tbe local
gambler and all-around villain, commences to make
sport at ills expense. Dick endeavors to bear it
patiently, but a clash Is Inevitable, until the ar-
rival at the village store of Mary IJrown, one whom
all held In respect, excepting Hartley. The latter
grabs tbe girl and endeavors to steal a kiss, which
she struggles to resent, aided by Dick. In the
light Dick is knocked unconscious. The men be-
come frightened and slink ofl.
Mary is favorably impressed with the stranger
and aids him back to conclousness. Dick is also
impressed and accompanies her home. Mr. Brown,
hearing of Dick's bravery. Is only too pleased to
give him pointers on mining, and every day they
start out together to prospect for the precloui
metal.
Scene from "A Western Girl" (Melies).
A month passes with no results, and Dick la
downhearted. Were It not for the encouragement
of Mary he would quit. On one of these days he
strikes the vein — discovers a great mine, but when
he has tbe dust In his hand. Hartley and his men
appear, overpower and bind him and hasten to
register the claim fo* themselves. JBeanwhSle,
Mary at home has discovered a plioto in Dick's coat
of a woman and two children, with an Inscription
on the back that leads her to believe Dick is mar-
ried. With a broken heart she seeks him at his
work, only to discover Hartley's dastardly trick.
For the love she bore Dick, she herself mounted
a horse and rode like mad for tbe claim office.
Just In time to foil Hartley. Dick, of course. Is
pleased, and with the prospect of wealth, expresses
bis love. Mary produces the picture, which, how-
ever, he is able to show Is that of his sister,
after which all Mary's objections are for naught.
ESSANAY.
A FOOTBALL HERO (Nov. 28).— Billy Gordon
and George Manning are classmates at Mvlngston
University. George is a quarterback on the college
eleven, while Billy Is a substitute. Both boys are
In love with Gladys Mayhew, a student. Gladys'
sorority Is to give a dance and both boys are In-
vited. George finds the invitations, and destroy-
ing Billy's, shows the invitation to the coach, but
promises faithfully not to go, as it Is the eve of
the big game. However, he breaks his promise,
goes to the dance and returns in the wee small
liours. The next day he is worn out and during the
game, like the coward he Is, lays down. Billy is
put in his place. The score stands 0-0, with
three minutes to play. Billy catches Gladys' eye
and knows he must win. A drop kick from Billy
makes the necessary score and the sub quarterback
is hailed the hero of the day.
LITTLE RIDING HOOD (Nov. 30).— Little Rid-
ing Hood leaves home with a basket of goodies
for grandmolher, who lives on the other side of tbe
big woods. On her way she meets the wolf, who
proposes a race between them to grandmother's
hut. The wolf arrives first, of course, and after
chucking grandmother under the bed, gets into the
old lady's nightclotlies and waits for Little Red
Riding Hood. He is atxiut to eat the little girl
when tiie woodmen arrive and slay him.
'TWAS EVER THUS (Nov. 30).— It is Mazle's
birthday. .TImmie, her beau, goes to the florist and
asks the proprietor to send the lady twenty American
beauties, to which he attached a card, reading:
"A beautiful rose for each beautiful year." The
florist, knowing that Jimmle Is a good customer,
adds ten additional roses gratis. What happened
to Jimmy? Guess.
THE QUINCEVILLE RAFFLE (D«c. 1).— Ezra
Illtrgins. editor of the QuinceviUe Bugle, needs a
wife and also money. He gets a great idea. An
advertisement, addresed to the unmarried ladles of
tlie county, stating that he will hold a grand
raSle, with himself as the prize. Is Inserted In the
Bugle. Through an error on the part of the stupid
boy clerk. Ezra finds that he has been won by
nearly all of tbe aspirants for his hand. Ezra tries
to make his getaway, but Is chased by the women
and at last captured.
THE MOUNTAIN LAW (Dec. 2).— Jim Barker.
an old Kentucky moonshiner, has two children, a
young girl and boy. Janey, the girl, Is In love
with Dave Wlliams, who is working with her father
at the still, but she refuses to marry him until
he gives up moonshlnlng. Dave agrees to do so
and endeavors to persuade young Jim, Janey's
brother, to do likewise. Jlmmie pleads to his
father, and after receiving a thrashing from the
old man, takes revenge in informing the revenue
oflScers of the location of the still. Jlmmie then
goes to Dave's cabin, confesses, and Is hidden In
the garret of the cabin, when Barker and the other
moonshiners arrive in search for him. Dave him-
self is about to be lynched when Jimmle comes
dawn from his hiding place and gives himself up.
The lynching of the l)oy Is avoided by the girl,
wlio has learned of her lover and brother's peril
and who brings the revenue men in time to save
their lives.
ECLIPSE.
THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER (Nov. 29).—
Thomas, a miserly old farmer, is a hard master
to his dependents. He eveii refuses to allow his
son George to marry the girl of his choice be-
cause her father is a poor man.
A stranger who overhears the controversy between
Thomas and his son. advises him to relent, and on
being roughly treated, predicts that dire misfortune
will befall the farmer.
George soon after marries happily, and later
the prophecy regarding the father comes true;
part of his house Is destroyed by fire, his savings
are stolen and his daughter Is struck by lightning.
After which the stranger reveals himself as the
"friend of all men."
SALT INDUSTRY IN SICILY (Nov. 29).— One of
the largest industries in Sicily Is the manufacture
of salt, of which over 170.000 tons are produced
annually. The picture shows clearly the various
steps by which the salt Is reclaimed from the sea-
water. Tbe salt marshes are first drained and the
water allowed to evaporate. Then the salt is
gathered and worked, after which it Is heaped In
piles and covered with tile to keep It dry while
draining. Finally it Is placed in sacks for ex-
portation.
Seeing the pllglit of the unhappy pair. Cupid
Interferes. After aiding them In every way, he
presents the young lover with bis enchanted quiver,
which has the power to turn the roses blue. Of
course, with this prize, tbe old florist la easily
bribed to give his consent.
REVIEW OF THE AUSTRIAN ARMY BY THE
GRAND DUKE FRANCIS FERDINAND (Nov. 28).
— The film gives a splendid view of the cavalry.
Infantry and artillery as they march by.
THE PROMOTER (Dec, 2). — John Gerard, a
broken-dowa stock-broker. Is easily Induced by
friends to Join them in promoting a get-rlchquick
scheme. Money Is needed, and Gerard persuades
his old father and his friends to Invest their hard
earned savings In the project.
The reckless promoters spend the money In riotous
living, until forced to seek safety from the police.
Gerard and his wife try to escape to America.
But on shipboard be reads a Marcoulgram that his
father has committed suicide. Being overcome by
the news, he discloses his identity and Is captured.
GAUMONT.
A BUSY CUPID (Nov. 28).— Hodges, the florist.
Is sorely vexed by lii.< vain efforts to cultivate a
blue rose, and therefore does not look kindly upon
the love of his pretty daughter, Bernice, for a
young knife grinder.
SELIG.
THE RIGHT NAME BUT THE WRONG MAN
(Nov. 27). — Jack Hargrave calls on his sweetheart,
and as be takes from his pocket his engagement
present, a letter falls to the floor unnoticed by him.
Marlon picks it up and Insists upon reading It.
That evening, when returning home. Jack mis-
takes a special officer for a burglar, and In the en-
suing fight. Jack is arrested and taken to the station,
where the letter, which contains a very queer propo-
sition. Is found, considered as Incriminating evi-
dence, and be Is ordered Into custody, to await hU
trial. During that period, he thinks of Marlon,
and she is summoned to testify, but she gives sncb
testimony that Jack Is sentenced to prison.
Six months pass, and Jack has gained his liberty.
He meets Marion and her flanc^, Lieut. Jones,
U. S. A., on the street. She refuses to speak to
him, and despondent, he enlists In the army. At
tbe post, he Is recognized by Jones, who subjects
him to all kinds of Indignities.
One day, Marion and her mother arrive at the
barracks for a visit, and the next day, Jones and
Marlon go for a picnic, taking Jack along In the
capacity of a servant. Jack sees Indians and rushes
back to warn the other two of their danger. Jones'
yellow streak then comes to the surface, and he 1*
about to desert Marlon, but for Jack, who forces him
to assist her. They ride furiously away, followed
by the Indians. Arriving at the barracks, the col-
onel of the regiment, is told of Lieut. Jones' cow-
ardice, and In his rage, strips the epanlets from him
and orders him to his quarters. He then calls Jack
and congratulates him.
Marion recognizps blm and asks his forgiveness,
but love and trust once lost, never returns, and
Jack — giving a formal salute, goes his own way,
leaving Marion to go hers.
THE TELLTALE KNIFE (Nov. 28).— Mabel
Madden, owner of the Prospect Saloon and Gambling
House, is in love with Tom Mason and Will Wright,
the sheriff. One day Tom gives Mabel a bracelet
and Mabel reciprocates the following day by giving
Tom a penknife. A short while after a line rider
comes upon Tom and his partner. Tip. branding
cattle. In his hurry to escape, Tom forgeta bia
knife, which is picked up by tbe line traveler and
later handed to the sheriff, to be restored to Its
rightful owner.
In his travels. Will asks Mabel If she recognizes
the knife. Slie says she gave It to Tom a few
days ago. As the cattle brander and his partner
happen to be at the saloon. Will covers them with
bis gun.
Through some cleverness on tbe part of Tom and
Tip, they manage to get the "drop" on the sheriff,
thereby effecting their escape. The sheriff organizes
a posse and gives chase over hills, broken country
roads and through rivers. Finally Tom and Tip are
cornered on the top of a steep bill and rather than
surrender. Jump over. Will Is married to Mabel
and accepts a position as her employee as her bar-
tender for life.
AN EVIL POWER (Nov. 30). — .Soon after his en-
gagement to Margaret Kingdon. Chas. Burnham is
called to Honolulu on account of the Illness of blS
mother. Wliile he is away, Margaret and some
friends visit a medium. Antonio Gneseppl, who,
with his power, persuades her to return the next
day. Doing so. she falls completely under his In-
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flueoce and Is told, among otber tbingB, that Burn-
bam l8 false. He then persuades her to disobarge
ber maid, Marie, and take one be provides for her,
bl8 accomplice. Celeste. But she acts so strangely,
that her father becomes worried and cables Burn-
bam to return as soon as he possibly can.
So Burnham boards the next available vessel,
wires of his speedy return and proceeds to wait
Impatiently for the ship to cross tbe ocean.
His niessagc, though. Is never delivered, for
Celeste intercepts It, carries it to Gulseppl and re-
ceives his orders to bring Margaret to hlni.
Burnhum goes to see Mr. Klngdon immediately
upon bis return, and while be Is there, Klngdon
receives a telephone message from Marie telling him
that something is wrong, that she has seen Mar-
garet ami ber new muld go into a strange house
down In town, and thought it best to inform
Klngdon.
A ta.vlcab is ordered Immediately, and the two
men go to where Marie has promised to meet tbem.
They rush up the stairs and arrive In the medium's
parlors Just In time to stop the farcial wedding of
Gulseppl and Margaret. In his rage, Burnham
nearly choices the hypnotist to death, and compels
blm to release &fargaret from the spell be has
cast over ber.
When, a few days later, Margaret has fully re-
covered from her terrible experience, she renews
her engagement to Burnham.
m JAFA17 (Dec. 1) — In this refreshing travel
picture we are shown Japanese women driving
huge piles. Next we view the Sacred Sword Dance
of Japan, as executed by expert dancers in Tokio.
Tbe next scene shows us the female students of
the Shiba Middle school, in their exciting and
skillful fencing bouts. Jul JItsu. tbe world famous
Japanese system of wrestling, is next shown. A
scene or two, showing the uni(|ue and exciting
sport of "Tog Swinging," as practiced by the stu-
dents of the Tokio Woman's University, is fol-
loTved by many otliers of equal Interest.
LUBIN.
THE MAN IN THE TAXI (Nov. 27).— When
John .Mason and Betty Brown announced to their
respective parents that tliey were to be mairied,
there was a "Never!" as their answers. So John
and Betty decided to elope.
As John was sitting half asleep in a taxicab,
outside of the hotel where he was to meet his
friend Bob (who was standing in the lobby), a thief
snatched a jewel bag from a lady standing there.
The burglar ran to John's taxicab and ordered the
chauffeur to drive off rapidly. While in the taxi-
cab, the burglar emptied the contents of the bag
into John's pocket, and jumped out as the machine
was running at a good clip. He was injured and
taken to a hospital.
In the meantime John was taken captive and
placed in jail. Betty being disappointed at the
non-arrival of her lover, went to her home, only to
find that she had locked herself out. So she had
to sleep all night outside. In the morning she
saw that John Mason was in a hospital and another
John Mason was arrested. She called up Bob and
together they went to the hospital, only to find
he is not the John Mason they want. Then they
went to tbe police station, where everything was
straightened out, and John and Betty were subse-
quently married.
AN ACTOR IN A NE'W ROLE (Nov. 29).— Ralph
Dolten was an actor. In spite of the fact that he
believed be could give pointers to Henry Irving
and John Drew, tbe public proved so unappreclative
of the gifts of himself and other members of the
company that the company simply busted.
The great actor now found it desirable to get
back to New York. On account of tbe custom of
railroads of always demanding fare in advance,
he found this a serious problem. So be decided to
earn the fare by selling books. Book agents are
not everywhere received with enthusiasm, as be
Boon discovered.
Then be turned bis theatrical gifts to good use.
Being turned out of an office once, he quickly dis-
guised himself as an old man and acting the part —
as be only conld — he was again admitted, when be
Immediately threw off bis disguise and began show-
ing bis books. Out again be was thrown. Then he
cheerfully disguised as a postman with the same
result. But before he could enter again under an-
other disguise, the police had been notified and he
found it necessary to flee. In the course of his
flight be disguised as an Irish workman and avoided
his pursuers. Then he gained entrance again to his
victim's offlce. By this time the man was so much
wrought up that it was necessary to send for a
physician. When tbe man of medicine arrived, lie
suddenly threw off bis disguise and triumphantly
appeared once more as Kalph, the actor-lxKik-agent,
and then Kulph took an order for a full set with
the flnest bindings.
THE CRAB INDUSTRY (Nov. 29).— A particu-
larly good educational (llm, picturing this Industry
from the time the crabs are caught until they are
all snugly packi-d in cans ready to be shipped. It
shows the fishermen's boats leaving the shore and
the men halting their lines and casting them into
tbe water; the drawing in of the lines; the final
return of the well-filled Iwats; the shoveling of
the crabs into large trucks and thence into huge
vats, where they are cooked: the separating of the
meat from the .shells; the canning and labeling of
the tins; the packing of the clean sbeils into
boxes all ready for shipment. •
A NICOTINE CONSPIRACY (Nov. 30).— Samuel
Itoberts, a millionaire, was ordered by bis physician,
Ur. Klchard Blake, to cease smoking so many
cigars a day. A short while after, Mr. Roberts
found Dr. Blake and his daughter, Hilda (who were
secretly engaged), hugging one another. This made
Roberts angry and he gave the doctor a check
for his services and told him never to come again.
Then Roberts and Hilda went on a bunting trip.
Prior to their going, Hilda apprised her flanc6 of
her father's intentions.
As Mr. Roberts took a goodly quantity of cigars
with him, Hilda determined to take them away
from him. Tlie first day she took two boxes, and
continued until there was none left. Roberts could
not get back to civilization as his automobile was
out of order.
Hilda showed Dr. Blake (who bad just arrived),
where tlie cigars were bidden. Dr. Blake began
smoking; Roberts smelled the smoke and traced it
to where Dr. Blake was smoking. Roberts was
"croaking" for a smoke and at the psychological
moment Blake handed him a "but."
Did the doctor and Hilda get married? Answer:
They did.
WESTERN CHIVALRY (Dec. 2).— Henry Slocum,
his daughter ICtliel, and her fiancf, were making a
tour of the West, when they came upon the
ranch of their old friend John Barton. All the
Cowboys tried to win Ethel from the dude Harold,
■ but Burt Barton was the most fortunate.
After a few weeks' stay they decided to leave
and while on tbe way home their machine was
held up by Mr. Barton's cowboys, masquerading as
Indians. This was a preconcerted move on Burt's
part, to furtlier show his fitness as the right man
for Ethel. Harold was the first man to seek
shelter which he found under the machine. Just
as the party was being robbed, a solitary horse-
man appeared and put tbe redskins to flight. It
was no otber than Burt. The party then went back
to Mr. Barton's ranch, wherb Mr. Slocum said that
Ethel could marry Burt. Harold was denounced
for his cowardice.
KALEM.
THE AMERICAN INSURRECTO (Nov. 27).—
Dick Lennard. a young -Vmerican soldier of fortune,
fighting for Mexican freedom, is pursued by Federal
soldiers. Wounded and in sore straits, and his
horse finally giving out, Lennard almost gives up
hope. Wliile sorely pressed and practically ex-
hausted, he is discovered by Mona, an Indian girl.
Believing that the American would be better treated
by the white people than by her own tribe, she
helps Lennard to the nearby ranch of Don Svlvestro,
a Federal sympatliizer. Dick is recognized by the
don's daughter from descriptions sent broadcast.
She tells her father he is a spy and a messenger
is sent after the .soldiers. Mona, learning of the
white man's dangerous plight, goes to the chief
of her tribe, who has long been a suitor for her
hand, and gives him her promise to marry him if
he will save the paleface. The rescue is effected
and Mona fulfills her promise.
AMONG THE IRISH FISHER FOLK (Nov. 29).—
This very interesting Irish picture shows the Howth
quays at low tide. We see the fishing fieet tied
up at the docks and on one of tbe boats a fisherman
mending the sail. The departure of the fleet for tbe
fishing grounds is a very pretty sight. Arriving
twenty miles off the coast we see them setting
their nets. Next morning the hardy fisherlads haul
In their nets and we find they have made a big
catch. Returning to port the nets are cleaned
and stored away. On tbe dock tbe flsb are sold
at auction by samples. The cargo is then unloaded,
and the mackerel counted. We next have an in-
teresting view of a number of healthy looking
Irish girls winding paper around their fingers to pre-
vent cuts preparatory to cleaning tbe fish. After
the cleaning operation the mackerel is washed,
boxed and iced. Our final view is the remarkable
character face of an old time deep sea sailor.
THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF KILLARNEY,
IRELAND (Nov. 29). — Giving benediction on the
feast of Cori)U8 Chrlsti. Tliis hs a most Interesting
and impressive outdoor ceremonial.
HOW BETTY CAPTURED THE OUTLAW (Dec.
1). — Jim West, a young lawyer, tired of city life
and bis gay companions, decides to visit bis nncle
in the West. While he is on the train speeding
to visit his Uncle John Reed, the sheriff calls at
Heed's ranch and tells him that a noted outlaw.
Slim Jim Ward, is at large and that tliere is a
reward of $500 offered for his capture. On West's
arrival at Burbank, California, be decides to change
his suit of clothes for a cowljoy outfit. After the
change of clothing, he starts out for bis uncle's
ranch. As he approaches the house, be sees a
pretty girl drawing water at the well. Gallantly
he offers to help in the operation. Betty, tbe afore-
said pretty girl, Immediately sizes up Jim West as
the desperate outlaw. Slim Jim. After the water
is drawn. West insists on carrying it to the house.
Reaching the sitting-room, he makes himself at
home, much to Betty's annoyance, but she deter-
mines to take advantage of his apparent fresh-
ness and resolves to capture tbe desperate ontlaw.
As tbe supposed desperate outlaw seems so anxlotu
to make himself useful, Betty sends him to the
cellar for potatoes. As he starts down the ladder,
Betty quickly drops the cover over the cellar en-
trance, and jumping on it, piles tbe furniture about
her, and sends her little brother Billy off to get tbe
sheriff. Betty's attempt to hold West a prisoner
and his efforts to escape are laughable in tbe ex-
treme. On the arrival of Betty's father and mother,
who come np at tbe same time with the sheriff and
bis posse, tbe cover of the cellar hole is lifted
and they all stand ready to capture, dead or alive,
the supposed outlaw. Slim Jim. On the sheriff's
command for West to come out, John Reed is sur-
prised to recognize his city nephew. The sheriff
in disgust, says, "This is not Slim Jim." Turning
to Betty, West asks her if this is not a pretty
way to treat her cousin.
A GLIMPSE INTO THE YELLOWSTONE NA-
TIONAL PARK (Dec. 1). — Showing some of the
novelties in America's great National Reservation.
BIOGRAPH.
SUNSHINE THROUGH THE DARK (Nov. 27).—
The poor little housemaid, with her tired bands In-
cessantly toiling, despairs of ever experiencing a
kindness, for although she reproves herself for
complaining, having what she deems a good job,
still ber life is that of one driven like a beast of
burden. Even the spoiled child of tbe household
orders her about and treats her with absolute dis-
dain. Tlie child wears a bright ribbon sash, which,
to the poor eyes of the slavey Is overwhelmingly
beautiful; so much so that she is tempted to steal
it. She has it in her possession but a few minutes,
when she reproaches herself and starts to return
it. But. meanwhile, her act has been discovered
and she is denounced as a thief. This is done. In
the presence of her sweetheart, the stable boy, who
at first turns from her, but finally realizing the
act was one of impulsiveness, forgives her and
takes her to his heart.
A WOMAN SCORNED (Nov. 30).— The little
sweetheart of a sneak thief finds herself neglected
for another, vows to get even, and she gets a
chance she little hoped for. A doctor, living in
the suburbs, arrives at the bank too late to make
the deposit of a large amount of money, so conse-
quently is obliged to keep It in his desk at home
overnight. The crook and bis companion learn of
this and determine to get the money. Going to
a telephone, they call the doctor urgently to their
rooms, one of them feigning illness. He arrives,
and taken unawares, they easily bind blm, hands
and feet, leaving him on the bed. while they rush
off to rob bis home. The girl enters shortly after
their departure, and to get even with the man who
spurned her, releases the doctor, who. after an
exciting experience, manages to reach his house In
time to save bis wife and child from the attack
of the crooks, who are taken into custody by the
police, who followed.
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PATHES WEEKLY NO. 47, 1911 (Nov. 20).—
Genoa, Italy. — The reservlals are oalleil. Tlie troops
embark on the steamer "Bologna" for their des-
tination In Tripoli.
Plttsbureh, I'a.— President Taft and Governor
Tener of Pennsylvania, witness the National Mine
Safety Demonstration — An explosion of coal dust
In a steel luhe, representing the tunnel of a mine,
Rives an opportunity for the rescue crew,« main-
tained by the Government Bureau of Mines, to^
show the etllclency of their apparatus.
Pads. France. — In the race known as the Little
Tour of France, for French professional cyclists,
Brocco arrives first.
Berlin, Oormauy.— The 4th regiment of the
Grenadier Guards of Queen Augusta celebrates, by
a parade before her monument, the 100th anni-
versary of the late Queen's birth.
IjOs Angeles. Cnl. — Big automobile races are held
on the Santa Monica Motordrome.
Ix>ndon, Kngland. — An Immense crowd witnesses
the arrival of Jack .Johnson and Bombardier Wells,
whose proposed pugilistic encounter has given rise
to much discussion.
Pittsburgh. Pa.— President Taft speaks aboard,
and Mrs. Alice Roosevelt-I.ongworth christens, the
replica of the "New Orleans." the first steamboat
to ply between Pittsburgh and New Orleans, on
the occasion of the Steamboat Centennial Celebra-
tion— the "New Orleans" leaves for the "Crescent
City." cheered by the whistles of the other river
craft.
.Milan. Italy. — A big demonstration against the
war necessitates the use of cavalry to disperse
the mob.
Paris, France. — Late fall styles In afternoon
gowns.
And many others.
INCENDIARY INDIANS (Nov. 29).— A band of
setllcis traveling across tlic i)ialns are attacked by
Indians, but they manage to make their escape to
McCuIlough's place. .\round McCullough's is a
stockade, in which tiiey all take refuge. The
Indians, however, discovering tlicir retreat, attack
the cabin and In a furious fight succeed In setting
Are to the dry logs of the shack. One man, with
his little child in liis arms, makes his escape and
goes to seek assistance. Chubljy. the baby, and
Its fatlier go through many thrilling adventures,
among them the swimming of an Inlet from the
sea wlipre the mighty waves are dashing hungrily
over the jagged rocks. Finally they succeed In
getting the help they desire and the people at
.McC'ullimgh's stockade arc rescued.
OH, WHAT A THANKSGIVING DAY! (Nov. 30).
— On llic morning of Tlianksgiving Day a liappy
family learn that their mother-lnlaw is coming to
take dinner with tiiem. Papa has forgotten by
this time that a turkey is a necessary accessory
to a Tlianksgiving dinner and rushes out to get
one. Having secured a fine bird, he starts home
with It. On his way he meets a friend and to-
gether tliey acquire a load of a very different cliar-
acter. When our hero leaves the cafe lie has the
turkey firmly clasped around the neck and the
proud plumage of the bird drags dejectedly In the
mud. After going through many vicissitudes the
bird Is snatched by a bulldog and carried off to
his kennel, where be enjoys his Thanksgiving
dinner all by himself. When the unhappy man
reaches home he has naught but the turkey's
head to show for his efforts, but the situation Is
saved l>y the owner of tlie dog. who at the last
moment sends to the half-starved family a beautiful
roast turkey.
BEAR HUNT ROMANCE (Dec. 2),— Two young
men in the northern woods after big game were
having a splendid time one day when tliey get on
the trail of a big black l)ear, tracking him to his
lair: one of them finds another opening in the cave,
wherein bruin Is liidiug himself, and starts a fire
to smoke him out while the ofher watches the
many entrances. A few minutes later Dick sees
the bear and kills him and a moment later Tom.
mistaking Dick with the bear on his shoulder for
the bear itself, fires and wounds Dick through the
lung. Dick spends the next few days burning up
with fever and Is nursed by a beautiful Indian
girl. Subsequently Dick and Tom go back to civil-
ization and take the Indian maid with them as
Dick's wife. After a year the Indian girl has be-
come so unhappy surrounded by the duplicity and
sham of society that she returns to her wilderness
home, whither Dick follows her. accompanied by
Tom, his bosom companion, and we leave them hap-
pily domiciled on the shores of a great lake where
all mankind Is free from the pettiness of civiliza-
tion.
C. G. P. C.
ROMANCE OF THE HVHHY (Nov. 28).— A
young Kijglish lord, who has been excavating In
i;gyi<l. finds a mummy of a beautiful Egyptian
princess, more than .1, 000 years old. So well has
the Egyptian enibalmer done hU work that the
face is perfect In all Its beauty, and the susceptible
young man falls decpl.v In love with this belle
of old Egypt: takes the mummy home to his
estate In Kngland and there it occupies his whole
mind, to the e.vcluslon of all else. Even the pro-
posed visit of a beautiful American girl does not
arouse his Interest. In his sleeping moments he
dreams that his mummy Is alive and that he also
Is a subject of the Pharaohs. The mummy so
works on his mind that be Is losing his reason,
but It Is ultimately saved by the appearance of
the American girl, who so resembles tlie mummy
that she seems to be Its reincarnation.
ROVER IS JEALOUS (Dec, 1). — Rover is, as may
well be imagined, a dog. who has been raised
where there are no children, and, Id consequence,
when he moves to a family where children play
an ImiHjrtant part he finds himself exceedingly un-
happy. He gets his revenge by playing many
tricks on the unfortunate youngsters: finally he
sets fire to the house. When he sees the smoke
pouring from the windows, however, he suffers
from remorse and rushing into tlie flame-wrapped
building rescues the baby from Its perilous position.
VITAGRAPH.
THE POLITICIAN'S DREAM (Nov. 27).— Simon
Stubbs, who Is In love with Widow Merrltt, thinks
he is a great politician, and arguing on the Immi-
nent elections In New York with his friend BInks,
gets so angry on account of his disagreement, that
he orders hira from the liouse. After his departure
he falls asleep and dreams that he Is called upon
by a deputation for the nomination of Mayor of
New York. ' Mrs. Merritt pleads with him to stay,
but he says that duty calls him.
Then we see him going through the various
plias?s of the campaign. He has good and trouble-
some times. At last he Is elected by an enormous
majority. Just then he receives a telegram saying
that the Widow Merritt is going to marry Binks.
He cannot stand it, and rushes to the train, only to
reach his native town after the knot has been tied.
He upbraids Mrs. Merritt, but is subsequently felled
by a blow from Binks.
Then lie wakes up, and after taking a good
drink, resolves to leave politics alone and marry
Mrs. Merritt.
THE FRESHET (Nov. 28).— Tom Ennis, a stal-
wart, sturdy fellow, is aprenticed to .John Matthews,
the village blacksmith, whose daughter is a likable
girl. Tom falls in love with her. but her father
opixises him and Meg marries one who is her father's
choice.
Five years later. Meg, who Is now a widow,
brings her little son to see the forge, where his
grandfather, now dead, worked. Tom, who pur-
chased the blacksmith shop, is still a bachelor,
slightly embittered. The presence of the young
widow and her child act as a reminder of his
life's disappointment.
The part of the village In which this life por-
trayal takes place, is situated on the banks of a
swift running stream. It is spring time and the
freshet overflows the river and sweeps everything
before it. The house in which Meg and her child
live, is carried away. The child, clinging to a
part of the building. Is seen in the midst of the
torrent. Tom rushes to the scene of the disaster
and seeing the child imperiled, plunges Into the
waters and rescues it. He carries the little one
to his shop, wraps It in his coat and holds it ten-
derly near the blazing forge. Weg, who escapes
the flood, finds the child safe in the arms of the
noble blacksmith.
Meg is now iiomeless. Tom offers her the shelter
of his home. This unselfishness on the part of
Tom is too much for Meg. She acknowledges that
she is unworthy of his kindness, but he assures her
that it is all his pleasure. Both are drawn to-
wards each other by expresions of love and the
realization of their fondest dreams is consummated
in marriage.
THE VOICELESS MESSAGE (Nov. 29).— Mr. and
.Mrs. Tinsdale. a wealthy couple, after the death of
their little daughter, are inconsolable until one
day they visit an orphan asylum and see a sweet
little deaf and dumb girl, whom they decide to
adopt. In order to converse with her they learn to
talk In the sign language.
Some months later, Mr. Tinsdale, who has been
Intrusted with some valuable papers and money.
Is obliged to take them home and keep them over
night. A burglar, who has a knowledge of Mr.
Tinsdale's possessions, breaks Into the house to
rob him of the valuables. The thief enters tlie
bedroom in which the safe is located. He finds
Mrs. Tinsdale In l>ed. Intimidating her with hhs
revolver, he threatens to shoot her if she speaks.
Her husband is heard approaching the room and the
burglar hides behind the head of the bed. The
owner of the house notices his wife's perturbed
expression and is atxiut to ask her the cause, when
she cautions him to keep silent by placing her finger
to her lips. She then communicates with him In the
sign language, telling him there Is a man behind
the bed.
Her husband grasps the situation and unconcern-
edly opens tiie table drawer from which he takes
a pistol, points it In the direction his wife indi-
cates, fires through the head-post of the bed,
wounding the thief. He telephones for the police,
who are soon on hand to take the robber captive.
Mr. and Mrs. Tinsdale. in grateful acknowled-
ment for tlielr narrow escape from a possible
tragedy, shower their caresses upon the little child
who led them to Impart the voiceless message of
warning.
HIS LAST CENT (Dec. D.^ack Meyers, once a
successful broker. Is now brought face to face
with ruin. He is forced to sell everything, and
with only a few dollars In his pocket, seeks the
shelter of a luxurious hotel. But he soon realizes
his Inability to continue long in such quarters,
and is forced to seek work in order to live.
Brought to the last cent In his possession, he
becomes a lounger In the public parks. Sitting In
despair, he picks up a newspaper lying by and
bis eyes fall upon this advertisement: "Wanted —
A young man to work in phosphate mine. Will
advance railroad to right party. St. John's, Flor-
ida." Jack decides to take It.
An actor who has learned of Jack's predicament,
offers him his room In the Actor's Boarding House,
as he Is going on the road. On their way to the
house. Jack steps Into the Post Oflice and spends
bis last cent on a postal card to answer the adver-
tisement.
A few days later he receives a letter from his
sweetheart, Polly Waters (with whom he had a
quarrel just before his downfall), now with her
father In Florida, saying that he is the owner of
the mine mentioned in the advertisement, and that
lie win receive a position If he hurries there Im-
mediately. As the letter contained ample trans-
portation, he makes all haste to Florida.
ON HIS KNEES (Dec. 2).— Sallie Marsh, a pretty
country girl, is in love with BilUe Lane. All goes
merrily until Lillian Wilton, a city girl, appears
on the scene, turns Billie's head and makes Sallie
very jealous. Jack Miller, a college chap, returns
home and pays court to Sallie. In return she makes
Billie feel that he has a rival. At the husking
bee Lillian finds the red ear and she, as queen,
chooses Blllie for her king. This is too much for
Sallie and she leaves the husking bee and its
festivities In a miff.
This Is just what Lillian wanted her to do. She
is satisfied with her accomplishment and casts
flirtatious and longing eyes at Jack Miller, and not
without success, for Jack is a willing response.
Poor Billie tries to make up with Sallie, resorting
to all sorts of peace offerings, until he Is perfectly
miserable when Sallie, paying him back in his own
coin, refuses all bis inducements. .\s a final
humiliation, she tells him that unless he comes to
her upon bis hands and knees she will not take back
her engagement ring. In humility Billie agrees to
the terms.
Crawling upon his hands and knees to her home,
and in suppliant attitude, he begs her pardon, prom-
ises her never to be so foolish again and swears to
be hers and hers alone. All Is forgiven and once
more he is her king and she is his queen.
EDISON.
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manager. This last incident is too much for the
boy and he suddenly wakes up and realizes that
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tbe good home, the Rweetoess of the country, and
life nitb the girl be lores, would be far more at-
tractive than bis present sordid struggle. Of course,
tbe little girl pretends to be bard to persuade, but
of course In tbe end she relents and we see tbem
finally go "back to tbe land" and to happiness aa
tbe story comes to a close.
THE TEOXTBLES OF A. BUTLEB (Nov. 29)
Mr. A, Butler discbarges bis man servant, and
tiring of celibacy. Inserts an advertisement In the
same paper that bis former servant does. A lady
dpslring tbe services of a butler, calls at Mr.
liuller's residence and asks a man arranging some
plants for the butler. Hearing bis name, Mr.
Butler steps forward aud after exchanging a few
words with htm, Mrs. Asbburton gives bim ber
card, with a request that be call. Mr. Butler Is de-
lighted, for be Is under tbe Impression that he has
found a wife.
And an old spinster, desiring a husband, calls at
tbe address of Mr. Butler's ex-servant. After a few
minutes' conversation, which Included a request to
call at her borne, tbe old spinster leaves. The
servant arrives at tbe old maid's home just In time
to see Mr. Butler following Mrs. Asbburton all over
tbe house, declaring bis love for ber. She screams
(thinking tbe man a maniac), and attracts tbe at-
tention of her husband, who Is about to reprimand
Mr. Butler, when the ex-scrvant explains tbe con-
flicting advertisements.
PULL FOE THE SHOEE, SAILOE (Dec. 1).—
"Tbe Madonna of the Tubs." as Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps has called her principal character, is simply
a washerwoman who lives on tbe outskirts of a
fishing village with ber husband and children. All
goes well with tbe little family until Henry left on
a fishing voyage. The Night before he was induced
by bis comrades to take a drink. He was not in
the habit of doing so. bvit It was parting, and so
he yielded to their wishes; as usual, one glass led
to another. Finally be arrived home — his head In
a muddle, mad at himself and all tbe world. A
quarrel with his wife ensued and lie left the home
In anger. He had scarcely gone before tbe little
mother realized what it meant, and out in tbe
night she called for him. but be beard ber not and
the ship sailed away.
Then tbe story pictures the tragedy of the deep —
the terrible (og that calls so many victims home.
We see two fishermen in their little dory out in
the open sea. Then tbe quiet, solemn fog steals
aronn4 them and Wots out everything. Their com-
rades call from the ship, but receive no answering
call. Finally the fog llfth aud the little dory with
Its two human beings Is alone on tbe great ocean.
Days pass by and Henry alone survives.
The news of the disaster has reached the ears
of tbe "Madonna of the Tubs," and we see her
and the children anxiously scanning the sea for
Henry's ship to return.
A few days later David, the crippled boy, sings
"Pull for the Siiore." the song they sang so much
before tbe father left. Tbe mother stops her work,
goes to the little organ and plays the song for bim.
Here the scene fades and changes to the father
at sea, hopeless and alone. The inspiration seems
to reach hira and he takes up tbe struggle again.
Along tbe horizon a sail is seen — be signals it. and
is saved.
We then see the mother on Christmas F.ve. trying
to cheer the children with a tiny Clnistmas tree.
Poverty has settled around them, but a kind friend
sends in a Christinas box and livens up tbe mourn-
ers. Tbe greatest joy of all comes when tbe door
bursts open and the father inslies in and fondly
embraces his little family.
A MAN FOE ALL THAT (Dec. 2).—.\ ne'er-do-
well becomes discouraged and is about to end bis
life by drowning, when he is stopped by a passer-by.
The derelict asks to be allowed to finish, but tbe
newcomer promises him a chance to obtain money,
and, incidentally, whiskey. He gives up his plan
and follows him.
At a ranch not far distant the ranch owner and
Bolfie. a cowlKiy. have just brought in the pay-roll
for tbe hands away on tbe round-up. lie finds his
child critically ill and sends Boffle to find a doctor
while he also goes for one in the opposite direction.
Boflle. however, makes liis way to a camp of cattle
rustlers where he explains his errand to tbe gang-
boss, who is none other than the stranger who saved
tbe derelict from suicide. BoflBe tells bim that if
one of tbe men will impersonate a doctor, be will
take bim to the ranch and assist in the theft of
tbe pay-roll. The boss decides to send tbe derelict.
but when tbe latter bears tbe plan be refuses. At
the point of a gun he Ls forced to submit, .\rrivlng
at the ranch. Bofflle presents the derelict as the
doctor. The ranchman's daughter, to whom her
father bad intrusted tbe keys of the safe, becomes
suspicious of Boflle's actions and Intrusts the keys
to the derelict for safe keeping. The trust placed
In him by tbe girl arouses his manhood and be de-
termines to make good. To this end he manages to
disarm Botlle and tells him he Intends to go straight.
BoQle vows vengeance and goes for the gang while
the derelict explains matters to tbe household and
they prepare for the attack. It Is not long In
coming. Tbe rustlers demand that the money be
turned over to tbem, but their reply Is a volley from
the house. The fight becomes furious and tbe gang,
finding they are getting the worst of It, try to set
fire to tbe house. In this they are prevented by the
timely arrival of the ranchman and the doctor.
The derelict returns tbe keys to the girl, who
begs bim to remain. He tells her tbe trutb about
himself, and still she asks him to remain. He re-
fuses, but promises that he will return to claim her
when he has fought the good fight and become a
man again without question.
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Exhibitors
Philadelphia, Pa. — The Allegheny Amusement 0>m-
pany has purchased a site at 3145 Franklin Avenue
for the erection of a $40,000 moving picture theater.
Frankford, Pa. — Samuel Morrison has secured a
building permit for a moving picture theater to be
erected in Longshore Street for John Smith, to
cost 5;4,1(»0.
Waterbury, Conn. — Architects have completed
plans for a moving picture theater to be erected
in Bank Street, near Porter, for John L. Fernan-
dez. It will seat 350 people and will cost at>oat
$5,000.
Marinette, Wis, — Messrs. Duquaine & Kline have
purcliased the Lyric Theater from James Signor.
Van Wert, Ohio. — E. C. Bnrchfield will open a
motion picture theater in this city.
Scranton, Pa. — Plans and specifications for a
nickelette building in tbe 1900 block, Pittston Ave-
nue, have been prepared by Architect Louis Eeis-
niau. Tlie building will be 40 x 125 feet in
size and will be erected by Peter Favini. It will
have a seating capacity of 600.
Chicago, 111. — Pritiken & Hammelstein, 1320
Northwestern Avenue, will erect a two-story brick
moving picture and vaudeville theater.
Laporte, Ind. — The Laporte Theater Company has
been organized to build a $20,000 theater In thl«
city.
Iowa Falls, la. — Denkel Bros, will have plans
prepared for the erection of a moving picture the-
ater.
Springfield, Mass. — The new Star moving picture
house at Elm and Bartlett Streets has opened. It
seats 600 and is under the management of Edward
P. McCarthy.
Westchester, Pa. — Tbe Everbart Building, at
Church and Market Streets, is being remodeled for
an up-to date moving picture house.
Middle Eiver, Minn. — John Clark will erect a
moving picture theater here.
Brainerd, Minn. — Tom Brown will erect a moving
picture theater in this city.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Benjamin Hennlng will erect
a moving picture theater here.
Tracy, Minn. — Wm. Corcoran and Dell Keenan
win open a moving picture theater In this city.
New York City. — Henry Stedeke is bnildlDg a new
moving picture house at 59th Street and Third
Avenue, costing $15,000. and to be named the
Queens Theater. It will seat 299.
Taunton, Mass. — A. B. White has leased bis
Music Hall motion picture theater to the syndicate
which is at present conducting the amusements at
the Broadway rink.
Saranac Lake, N, Y. — J. H. Farrlngton opened a
moving picture show in the Opera Honse here.
Paisaic. N. J. — Peter Koch has taken charge of
a new motion picture house in Mount Vernon.
Minneapolis, Minn. — The American Amusement
Company will establish a moving picture show at
410-12 20th Avenue, to cost $18,000.
Oklahoma City, Okla. — New State Amusement
Company. Capital, $10,000. Benn Greenwood, A.
Levine, and A. J. Meinlnger.
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THE POETUGUXSE CENTAUES (Nov. 23)
The Portuguese Cavalry depicted In the Eclair
release surpasses In dash and execution the crack
regiments of Sunny Italy. The spectator is held in
suspense at the sight of these Centaurs of old.
riding down steep declivities, bounding over bill
and dale; and again, after a precipitous flight down
a stone staircase, they speed away, climbing monr^
talus with the ease of antelopes, surmounting, witli
apparent ease and little effort, all obstacles that
lie in their path. One admires equally horse and
rider for sure-footed agility, strength and grace-
ful equestrian ability.
CHAELEY BUYS AN AUTOMATIC LIGHTER
(Nov. 23). — Matches are very expensive in Europe,
and especially in France, and are controlled by the
government. Someone invented an automatic lighter
to do away with matches, and they became very
popular. Charley decides to buy one. He soon dis-
covers that the government, quick to realize the
danger of tbe new invention, insists that all these
devices shall be stamped with the official seal be-
fore being used. Failing to comply with the law,
he is followed by detectives and finally captured
after a series of ludicrous situations and hair-
breadth escapes, the most sensational of which Is
scaling the EilTel tower, where bis troubles end
through a clever ruse.
THANHOUSER.
THE TEMPEST (Nov. 28).— Prospero, the rightful
Duke of Milan, is a kindly man, but a student. His
fondness for literature gives his enemies a chance
to plot against bim, and through the machinations
of his own brother, Antonio, and the King of
Naples, Prospero is dethroned and Antonio assumes
his throne. The conspirators are afraid to execute
Prospero. who is beloved by the people, so they
take him to sea, and set bim adrift In an open boat
with bis little daughter, Miranda, expecting that
they would never be heard of again.
Fortunately for Prospero and tbe child, they drift
ashore on an Island. It is Inhabited solely by good
fairies and wicked sprites. Prospero wins the favor
of the former, and is able to subdue the latter and
make them subservient to his will. On this island,
father and daughter reside for twelve years. Then
Prospero learns by his magic, that his" brother, the
King of Naples and the latter's son are passengers
on a ship that Is sailing near tbe Island. By aid
of bis powers he is able to draw the ship to the
Island, where it Is wrecked, but Prospero so ar-
ranges it that no lives are lost. His enemies now
being in his power, he proceeds to punish tbem.
Antonio and the King of Naples are forced to
wander around tbe island, while Aeriel. a good
but mischievous fairy, plays all manners of pranks
upon them. Ferdinand is conducted to the presence
of Prospero. and set to menial work. He meets
Miranda, and falls in love with ber. tbe very thing
that Prospero had set himself to bring about. In
the end. Prospero forgives tbe two men who have
wronged him on condition that they relinquish their
thrones to Miranda and Ferdinand, who have agreed
to marry and live happy forever afterward.
BENEATH THE 'VEIL (Doc. 1).— A young artist
Is a great lover of the beautiful, and has a natural
horror of anything repulsive. He fails In love with
a girl who satisfies his artistic requirements.
The Girl's father, a worldly wise inventor, does
not approve of his daughter's choice. He realizes
that the young artist has many limitations, and
doubts if he will make his daughter happy. The
girl, when told of bis fears, at first laughs them
to scorn. Then she begins to doubt herself.
Finally, a chance comes to test tbe father's
theory. There is an explosion In the laboratory,
and the girl, in trying to save her father. Is badly
Injured. The artist hurries around to the bouse.
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and Qnds that the girl be lovea Is disfigured for
life. She otrers him his freedom aud returus blm
bis ring.
The young nian Is not of the stuff of which heroes
are made. Ills love cannot survive the loss of
the girl's benuty. lie takes the ring and hurries
away. And the fears of the father are proven.
As time rolls on the artlsr finds that he cannot
forget the girl be once hoped to wed. Gradually
he forgets her beauty, and thinks more and more
of her character and mental attributes.
Humbly he returns to the house, and again pleads
bis suit. At first the girl repels blm, finally she
consents to take him back. She is heavily veiled
when tliey meet, but she does not raise the veil,
neither does be ask her to. Her physical appear-
ance Is of no importance he tells her, and so far
as be Is concerned, this Is the truth. For he is
no longer the artist, be Is the sincere lover.
Still wearing her veil, but her beauty regained,
the girl accompanies blm to the altar. When they
return to his studio, the veil is lifted, and with a
radiant smile she goes to his arms.
BISON.
THE BROKEN TRAP (Nov. 21).— The white
men are shown leaving the settlement, going to
the forest on a bunting expedition. While canoeing,
one of them meets a pretty Indian girl who falls
in love with him. An Indian brave sets a trap.
An animal is caught but breaks the trap and es-
caiies. The white man finds it just as tbe Indian
comes up and accuses him of breaking it. A fight
ensues, in which the Indian is badly beaten. Tbe
Indians decide to attack the whites, and the Indian
girl races ahead in her canoe and warns them. A
terrific running fight takes place, the girl being
fatally wounded. The whites finally reach the
settlement where the reds are defeated in a des-
perate battle. The last scene, showing the death
of the Indian girl, is Impressive and pathetic.
WHITE FAWN'S ESCAPE (Nov. 24).— ■nTiiie
the red men are on a hunting trip the village is
attacked by a hostile tribe and White Fawn is
captured and carried away. When her lover re-
turns, he follows the enemy closely. White Fawn
Is made a slave, and is beaten and abused. She
meets her lover, jumps into his canoe and they are
off, pursued by tbe enraged Indians. Beautiful
■water scenes are shown as a canoe battle is fought.
White Fawn's tribe coming up and defeating the
enemy.
A BAD MAN (Nov. 24), — The "bad man" makes
himself a real terror. He has everybody bluffed,
bat the foreman of the ranch. The foreman's sweet-
heart starts the taming when the bad man tries to
make strenuous love to her. The foreman finishes
it np in the saloon, where he knocks him out in a
fist fight, and the boys conclude tbe job by ducking
him In the water trough and running him out of
town.
RELIANCE.
HELPLESS MAN (Nov. 22).— The professor be-
comes peeved over his wife's constant attention.
She tells him that he can't get along without her
and he maintains that he can. They quarrel and
she goes to her mother's home in the same town.
The weather has turned cold and the professor
looks for his winter flannels, without success. He
writes to his wife, but she does not answer. He
looks for his fur coat and finally discovers that it
is at the furrier's, but he cannot get it without
the ticket, which his wife has. After many amus-
ing Incidents, his wife writes him to send all her
old love letters to her. He gets them out and reads
them, and they revive such tender memories that
he rushes out, attired In dressing gown and slip-
pers and pajamas, to his wife and makes up with
her.
A DATTGHTER OF ITALY (Nov. 25).— Rosa se-
cures a position with wealthy people as nurse to
their daughter, Dorothy. Her mistress' younger
brother falls in love with her and she is discharged.
Rosa has a sweetheart, to whom she Is loyal, an
Italian boy named Garvin. Another Italian, Rep-
etto. Is In love with Rosa and very jealous of
Garvin. He meets little Dorothy, who was very
fond of her nurse, and is endeavoring to locate
Rosa, and takes her to Little Italy and plots with
friends to gain a ransom. Rosa overhears the plot
and tells Garvin, who spies on the plotters and Is
captured and bound. Repetto. hearing Rosa coming
In the hallway, hides Dorothy and her old woman
guard In the closet. Garvin Is In the next room,
helpless. Repetto forces his love upon Rosa, who
hits him with a Iwttle and knocks him senseless.
She rescues Garvin and Dorothy as the old woman
escapes and warns the other plotters .who rush the
place. In the meantime a note of warning Rosa has
sent Dorothy's parents reaches Its destination, and
the police are not far behind. The Italians break
through three doors and the little trio are about
to be captured when the police and Dorothy's
father rescue them.
NESTOR.
HIS VACATION (Nov. 201.— .Tohn Strong, the
Tillage blacksmith, and Violet Dandy, the village
belle, are having a rather easy time with their
love romance, when Count Giustlne de Bibboui blows
in upon them.
All the village maidens, Violet Included, are
dazzled by the Count's polished and grand manners.
All strive to win the count's favor, but Violet
wins the race.
Count de Rlbboni's vacation proves to be an
eventful one. Little Tommy, however, positively
dislikes the count, and proceeds to "queer" him
with tbe prospective countess. Unwittingly be
helps his brother's (John's) suit.
Thanks to Tommy, the count's vacation is trans-
formed into a nightmare. Tommy anticipates tbe
count's every move, and "doctors" the stoop, the
hammock, the carriage and, last, but not least,
the rowboat. Poor Giustino Is kept busy falling
tumbling, taking flying leaps and floundering in
the lake. At the opportune moment, John, tbe
smithy, plays the hero's part by saving the girl,
thereby earning her everlasting gratitude and love.
Giustino manages to gain terra firma only to be
thrown back Into the water.
His vacation over, the count returns to his
count — er, the ribbon counter in a department store,
where he Is discovered by John and Violet. In a
desperate attemjit to hide himself, Giustino scat-
ters yards and yards of ribbons and finally lands
out in the street with the powerful assistance of a
husky floorwalker.
THE COWBOY PUGILIST (Nov. 22).— The boys
were disappointed. Edwin Baxter, the only man
of whom their Western little town could boast as
being really clever with the gloves, had absolutely
refused to answer the challenge of the theatrical
company, booked for the Opera House next week.
The manager had sent out posters announcing that
his pugilist would meet all comers and offering
$200 to anyone able to stay four rounds with him.
Edwin stubbornly insisted he was not good enough
at the game, and, anyway. May Sutton disapproved
of his fighting; so further argument was useless.
Upon calling at the Sutton home the next day,
and learning that May and her grandfather and
grandmother were to be dispossessed unless they
could meet their six months' back rent or the girl
consented to become the wife of Samuel King, the
landlord, Edwin vigorously declared he would answer
the challenge after all, and started training at
once.
Before the day for the fight arrived. King had
heard of his townsman's intention, and as soon as
"Kid Flynn," the pugilist, and his manager ap-
peared, he called upon them and offered the fighter
his own price if he would give Edwin a sound
thrashing. Having arranged matters to his satis-
faction. King watched bis rival In love answer the
challenge with a very derisive grin.
In the first round each man was trying to feel
the other out: but in the second, after Edwin had
put three punches on the "Kid's" jaw, the fighter
decided it was time to "start something." The
two men mixed it up for a few seconds, then sud-
denly the "Kid" attempted to land his famous
sleep prescription, a terrible right swing, which
Edwin cleverly avoided just as the gong sounded.
In tlie third, the "Kid" clinched. Edwin landed a
right hook to the jaw and followed it up with a
solar plexus that sent the fighter down for the count
of eight. He rose, surprised and angry; but nimble
Edwin managed to keep out of the way. In the
fourth round, the men fought hard, each taking a
good deal of punishment; but the fighter was utterly
unable to put over the deciding punch. When the
gong sounded. Edwin modestly acknowledged the
wild applause of his fellow-townsmen, gladly pock-
eted the $200 and hastened to his dressing room.
On the following day the young man had the
extreme pleasure of literally kicking Samuel King
out of the Sutton home. He thus won the undying
gratitude of the old folks and his little sweetheart.
DESPERATE DESMOND PURSUED BY CLAUDE
ECLAIRE (Nov. 25). — There is a circus in town,
and Claude takes his beloved Rosamond to see the
show. Desperate Desmond does the shadowing act,
and watching for his opportunity, mounts a fleet
ring horse, holds up Claude, takes the fair damsel
and dashes away to far off Borneo.
After a moment's hesitation. Claude and the en-
tire circus force, armed to the teeth, give chase
to the bold and wicked villain. By devious paths,
he finally reaches Borneo, where Gomgotez and va-
rious other wild men, fully armed, join blm.
With a motley crowd of Indians and cowboys,
Claude soon beards the lion in his den. Cornered.
Desmond fights, but manages to cross a wooden
t>rldge spanning a swift -running stream. With
Rosamond as a shield, he holds Claude at bay
while the wild men start a bonfire on the bridge.
A cruel and horrible fate awaits Beautiful Rosa-
mond. She hangs suspended from the wooden span,
and — a terrible battle Is being fought. Unable to
reach his sweetheart, Claude and two of bis men
take a barrel of water and roll it to where the
fire Is raging; then backing away, a furious fusillade
Is exchanged. Curses! the bullets have strnck the
barrel and a myriad of streams Issue forth thus
putting out the fire. Presto! Rosamond Is saved,
and the villain and his minions are In full retreat.
Desmond Is finally caught and tied to a horse:
he's permitted to enjoy a cross country drag that
well nigh puts an end to bis villainous existence.
Claud. Rosamond and the brave lads return In
triumph to the circus, while Desmond, thoroughly
shaken up and bedraggled, picks himself up. non-
chalantly puffs the Inevitable cigarette, and begins
to think how he "shall have her yet."
CHAMPION.
THE MOTHER GOOSE SERIES (Nov, 27).—
"Rock-a-bye baby on the tree-top" and lol there la
the tree and high in its branches Is tbe cradle
and the baby, gently swaying in the wind. And
there, too, do we see Mother Goose herself, and
not only she. but her big. fat goose also. And
there she sits smiling at us benignly, the author of
all our delight, "When the bough breaks tbe cradle
will fall," and sure enough, the bough breaks and
down comes cradle, baby and all.
We are Introduced to a modern scene, everything
cozy and comfortable. There sits the old grand-
father In his easy chair. There reclines the younger
married folk by the brightly burning hearth-fire.
In tumble the youngsters, and the parents and the
old grandfather are soon smothered In their child-
ish embraces. Now the crossed legs of papa and
grandad are brought Into play as horses. The gray-
whiskered and gray-haired old grandfather is once
more a child. His face lights up with childish
enthusiasm and his joyous enthusiasm becomes In-
fectious as he dashes the little one up and down
on his "horse-leg." Soon all the other grown-ups
are beating time, and not one In all that room but
"as a child" once more.
• In the background is the sweet countenance of
Mother Goose. There she sits, with her fat goose
under her arm. She waves her wand, and from
our view dissolves the material world of those
who a moment ago we had been observing: and
before our delighted vision, troop forth splendidly
caparisoned steeds, ridden by bold looking knights,
and there in front of them, bedecked and berib-
boned, is the white horse and a beautifnl young
maiden on Its back.
THE TWO BROWNS Nov. 29).— There are two
Browns. One Is John W. — the other Joe W. John
is from New York City. Joe is to the manner bom.
These two worthies fall desperately In love with
Virginia Dare, daughter of their ranch bogs. Vir-
ginia favors the suit of John, the New Yorker,
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Giants vs. Athletics.
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iiiid this arouses tbe JealuuBy of Joe, who, falling
lulo a bad mwMl, n-Kulvcs to gain liis eiiclK ti.v fii\ii
methods.
He lias a friend In New York write a letter to
John, uiukinR It appear as from John's wife. When
John reielves It, ho regards It a» a mlmake or a
practical joke, and latighingl}' hands It to Joe.
This Is what the latter expected, and once In his
hands, he saw that It fell Into Virginia's bands.
She spurned John from that time forth, giving him
no chuDce to defend himself, nor the silgblest hint
of what she bad learned, which she, of course,
believed.
Then Joe found favor with her, more to spite
John I ban for aught else. Thus did unhapplnes.s
come to Virginia and John because of .Foe's ras-
callt.v. Joe's pal In New York, who had sent tbe
unfortunate letter, wrote to Joe al>out it. Hut he
addressed It to J. W. Brown, and so it happened
that tbe letter fell into John's bands and was
opened by him.
Tbe parson wa.s just about to tie tlie knot be-
tween Virginia and Joe. when in huist John with
the timely evidence, and upset the plans which Joe
had so nicely laid.
Joe retired under tbe scornful aud scorching
glances of every one present. .lohn received the
congratulations from the guests, which otherwise
would have been the other's.
COMET.
THE OFFICE BOY' DREAM (Nov. 20).— Willie
Winkle, when he left his iiulet home In the country
to seek his fortune in the Big City, never thought
that bis path would be crowned with thorns in-
stead of roses. After divers efforts, be is finally
ensconced as office boy. Tbe head of the firm is a
man who does not Impress Willie as amiable or
good tempered. Still there is some solace iu_lte.
fact that be likes baseball. On tbe opening da^
of the recent series for the world's cbampionship,
between the Giants and Athletics, the "boss" elects
to go to tbe game, but cruelly forgets to ask Willie
to accompany him. All that Is left for the boy
to do Is to remain in the office, nurse his disap-
pointment, and wait for the evening papers for
the final score. There is a boi of cigars In the
desk. It belongs to the boss. W'illie helps him-
self to one and between puffs, goes to the window,
watching the surging thousands on their way to the
Polo Grounds, where the game is to be played.
■Willie Is tired, and with his legs stretched across
tbe desk, and his head far back in the ^bair, be
falls asleep. He dreams. Everything Is different
now.
He is dressed In bis best and is at the game. He
has a seat alongside the "boss." who has taken
him there. They are rooting and cheering and
seemingly the best of friends. The game is over,
the pair enter an automobile and speed their way
to the home of the employer, where a steaming
hot dinner awaits them. Wliat a change: Every-
body is glad to see Willie and the boss is so proud
of him that he forthwith introduces him to bis
daughter. Cnpid is at work. The girl discovers
that Willie iB her ideal, and when the lad pro-
poses, he is accepted on the spot. They are en-
gaged and soon the wedding bells begin to chime.
Here we see the youthful pair surrounded by guests,
flower girls and their happy parents. Then comes
the honeymoon. To the accompaniment of a shower
of rice and old shoes, tbe lovers are sent on their
way, and ell is bliss and sunshine.
But now comes the rude awakening. Willie re-
ceives a severe tug about tbe neck, is aroused from
his placid dream and confronts the boss, who has
returned for the tickets for the game, which he
has left behind. Willie then gets "fired" and
again resumes bis search for a new Job.
THE DIAMOND LOCXET (Nov. 24).— The Vans
belong to New York's wealthy set. They insert an
advertisement in one of tbe dailies for a governess,
and Kate Starr, a poor young girl, answers it.
She Is engaged for tbe position and Intrenches her-
self Into the heart of the Van's little daughter.
Kate Is loved by Tim Hogan, an honest Inspector
employed in the street cleaning department. Tim
one da.v comes to the rescue of a detective, who
Is set upon by three crooks be tries to arrest while
In the act of robbing a drunken man. Tim and
the detective become firm friends and when Tim
finds tbe diamond locket In tbe street be promptly
sbows It to bis pal, who suggests in lieu of an
owner, to present it to bis sweetheart, which Tim
does.
Kate wears tbe gift proudly around her neck.
It appears that tbe locket was lost by Mrs. Van
on her way home from a reception. When Mrs.
Van discovers the locket In Kate's possession, she
promptly accuses the governess of having stolen
It, and despite Kate's tears and protestations of
Innocence, the young girl is arrested and thrown
Into prison. Of conrse, Tim comes to his sweet-
heart's aid. He brings bis friend, tbe detective,
to court, who corroborates Tim's version of bow
tbe locket was found and bow Kate came to have it.
Tbe Vans are humbled, the Judge adding to their
bamlliatlon by scoring them for their hasty action,
and winding up b.v telling them to be more careful
when accusing innocent persons in the future.
GRANDMA'S TOOFACHE (Nov. 27).— Granma
visits the Howes and Is forthwith invited to dinner.
The Howes have a daughter, Edith, a little girl, •
wl:<i liive> giancllua deail.v. Mi. |l>.,\i- Is a .Jeilipl.
anil uheii grunduia eoiiiplalns of having a loolhaclie.
the diKtor Iiiriis lo his wife and suggeuls the idea
of extracting the pulnfnl molar. Kdllb runs for a
bottle of parag'irlc. but wlien she sees the forceps
ill tile hands i>f her fallier. she hustles grandma
lo the garret, wliere tjie pair seciele themselves.
There is im one in the house and two tramps-
enter. .Seeing the untoiiclieii dinner, they sit down
and dine. Alter the meal they repair to the garret,
and I'klith and grandma, believing them to lie the
dentist tinil his assistant, cover themselves with
sheets from tbe bed. The tramps mistaking the
ihlld and grandma for ghosts, scamper away for
dear life. Mr. and .Mrs. Howe by this time are
luHch worrleil over the absence of their darling aud
grandma. They go to the garret where Kditli ami
grandma pose us dareilevil bandits, and are scared
out of tlielr wits. They are so frightened that the
[loliee are up|)ealed to. When tlie authorities ar-
rive, all bauds asreiid the stairs and on entering
the garret, find Kiiiili ami grandma fast asleep.
THE LATE MRS. EARLY (Dec. 1).— Mr. and
Mrs. Early are preparing for a week-end stay in
the country. Mr. Early Is ready, but Mrs. Early,
womanlike, takes her time. They finally depart,
but arrive at the station too late to catch the train.
The ensuing day U Mrs. Early's birthday. Mr. E.
gives her a number ot presents, among them a
watch, lie Is at breakfast mi time, but Mrs. Early
gels there late. Then he gives her the watch, more
as a gentle reminder that he desires her to be
more punctual In tlie future. That evening the
couple plan to go to iliuiier and then to a theater.
-Mrs: Early is again late aud in sheer disgust Mr.
Early tears up the tickets and goes to the club
without her. L'pon her arrival at the theater, she
discovers the torn tickets on the floor in the lobby,
and resolves to get even and teach him to wait."
She sends a note to a friend, Mr. John Smith,
asking him to call and take her out. When Smith
gels the note he meets her. In the mean time,
.Mr. Early reieives this note: "Dear Cousin Joe:
Just arrived from Naples. Hear you are married.
If not, 1 exjiect you to dine me out Just as you
used to in the dear old Boston. Violet." Early
keeps bis appointment and the two couples meet at
the same restaurant. Complications set in, ending
with Mrs. Early fainting. A reconciliation follows
and the upshot is that Mrs. Early resolves to mend
her late ways and become Mrs. Early In fact as
well as in name.
IMP.
XmCLE'S VISIT (Nov. 27).— Mr. and Mrs. Spcrry,
newly weds, are expecting a visit from ilr. Sperry'g
uncle, a wealthy cattle raiser, from Kansas. He
has never met the wife and she is anxious to make
a good impression. She receives a letter from an-
other relative, warning her that, Inasmuch as the
man from the cyclone country Is quite eccentric,
he may come disguised to test her qnalitles.
She remembers the admonition and when
"Sllmray." a typical nomand, puts in an appear-
ance, he is royally received. The knight of the
road Is agreeably surprised. He thoroughly enjoys
the situation of being guessed out as the expected
relative. He Is wined and dined like a prince, and
tops It off with a fragrant cigar, finishing up by
appropriating the contents of the l)ox.
In the meantime. Uncle Silas arrives and calls
at the office ot the husband, where he Is given a
royal greeting. Business is dropped and the nephew
proudly escorts the man from the West down the
street, having In prospect a happy surprise for his
wife.
They enter fhe hall and the fumes of a cigar
greet their norstrils. The uncle Is shocked and In-
quires sternly if the wife is addicted to the use of
tobacco. They go into the room and find "Slim"
enjoying all the comforts of a privileged guest.
There is consternation. The husband fires out the
tramp and the perplexed wife tries to explain, but
the irate husband will not listen. The uncle is
also exasperated and announces 'lis intention of
boarding the next train for Kansas. TinaPy tbe
wife shows the letter and it all da.vus on the hus-
band.
There Is an explanation to the uncle and a bappy
reconciliation between Mr. and Mrs. Sperry. The
story closes with the tramp inhaling the fragmnce
of a choice cigar, bis hunger appeased, abont to
take pasage up the road on tbe bumpers of a
freight car. (Copyrighted. 1911. by Indei>eniient
Moving Pictures Co. of America.)
OVER THE HILLS (Nov. 30) Ethel Edgar, Is a
wild rose of the peaks, whose only associates are
rough, honest miners. Her father and brother re-
fuse her permission to accompany them on a pros-
pecting trip, giving as an excuse that she is a girl
and cannot withstand the hardships. She is peeved
and decides to go gold hunting on ber" own hook.
Procuring a mirror and a pair of shears, she clips
off ber tre.sses, dons male attire, and with revolver
and pick sallies forth In search of adventures.
One comes most inopportun.'l.v. for she falls over
a cliff and rolls lo the rocks below, stunned and
amazed. She is rescued b.v Wa.vne Holland, a young
miner, who lives alone in a cabin on the mountain.
He carries her to his home, where she revives.
Holland, while not conversant with the ways of
women, has an intuition that bis newly made friend
is masquerading. The girl tries to bide her iden-
tit.v., but makes It all the more apparent that she
is not wh.it she seems.
leaving : e- iu tie >at>iu. Holland sleeps in the
opeu and au u isuccessfiil miner tries to rob blui.
entering the cablu. Tbe girl screaim and Uoilaii'l
is awakened. There is a fight and the thief
sent iraKliIng down the mountain side.
Ethel leaves tbe cabin and goes home, where s .•
dons suitable nearalug apparel. Holland, left alone,
cHunot forget the sweet face and resolves to seek
her. After much primping he dreses in his best
suit of clothes and goes to ber home, where he dis-
covers her In proper personae. and Is smitten by her
charms. He endeavors to make love to her. but
she will have none of him in bis make up. assumed
for the occasion. He returns to hU home cr st-
fallen as the result of bis courting expedition.
Ethel follows blm. anxious to make amends for her
seeming coldness. There is a pretty scene In bis
cabin of Ihe bappy lovers. tCopyrigbted. 1911,
by Independent Moving Pictures Co. of .\merlca).
AMERICAN.
THE SHERIFF'S SISTERS (Nov. 30).— Edith
Howard is in love with Jack Evans, foreman of
ber father's ranch, but ber affections are not re-
turned. Jim Dawson is also another suitor for
Edith's hand.
When Edith's sister Clara, returns from boardlnf
school. Jack Evans becomes smitten by her charms
and they eventually are engaged. Clara's father
objects.
Jim Dawson, in self defense, slioois Mr. Howard,
when be asks for Edith's band. Hearing tbe
shot. Jack (who has been conversing with Edith. Id
a nearby room), rushes to the scene and li caught
there by Dick Howard, the sheriff, and son of tb*
dead man. He places Jack in Jail. As Dick U
consoling his sister, he drops the prison keys,
which are picked up by Clara, who rushes to the
Jail and liberates Jack, substituting herself In hl>
place. Jim Dawson, having esi'aped. returns to
the Jail with a gang of cowpunchers. bent upon
hanging Jack. They arrive Just as Jack Is making
his escape. A chase is given. Jack is captured,
thrown from a railroad viaduct and is later found
lying on tbe tracks by the sheriff. Edith con-
fesse ber duplicity, a reconciliation follows and
Jack is allowed bis freedom.
THE ANGEL OF PARADISE RANCH (Dec. 4).—
Jack, after traveling to the West to l>etter hia
mother's failing health and make his fortune, U
quite discouraged when he finds that he is unable
to locate a mine. He Is refused employment at
"Double Circle Rancb." As be is leaving tbe
place, he meets the ranchman's daughter and they
are mutually impressed with each other. Tbe own-
er of the ranch receives a letter saying that cattle-
rustlers are operating in the vicinity.
On his way home Jack accidentally walks into
the camp of the cattle thieves. After questioning
him, he is given employment, which he accepts,
much against his will. Intent on his work, be does
not see the ranchman's daughter approaching from
behind. She covers him with ber revolver, btit
Jack tells her bis tronbles. Still suspicious, tbe
girl proceeds lo the but occupied by be and his
mother, and finding things corresponding with Jack's
words, she gives money to bis mother.
Relieved of immediate worries. Jack goes back to
bis mining ventures and strikes It rich. One day
as Jack was visiting the ranchman's daughter, a
creditor called upon tbe now mined owner with a
bill which he was unable to meet. Jack, however,
returned tbe favor of the girl, by closing the
account.
LUX.
BILL AND BERTIE GET MARRIED (Nov. 24).—
This is a funny story of how Bill and Bertie went
into double harness on the same day. Their re-
spective bridal parties met at the church door and
quarrelled and tbe quarrel continued with disastrous
results. When a man's married, his tronbles begin.
A PASSING CLOUD (Nov. 24).— Edward Bun-
thorne and bis sweetheart Grace came down to
the river to pass away an afternoon in luxurious
idleness and sweet content. Tbe sun shone, the
birds sang, and all the world went merrily. Then
came a tiny speck upon the distant horiion; It
grew and soon loomed overhead, blocking out the
light of tbe morning sun. hushing the song of the
birds and making tbe world a dismal place indeed.
The cloud was Madeline Martin, a young lady who
came to the river with ber little sister. The lovers
made friends with her, and very soon they formed
a pleasant party. Edward became infatuated with
his new acquaintance, and some time afterwards,
was observed by Grace carrying on a desperate
flirtation. Alas: the cloud must break, and Grace's
little world will be clad in sopibre hue. but, — do.
there proves to be no rain, for Grace bravely rescues
Miss Martin's little sister from death. The un-
selfish bravery of this action reveals to Miss Martin
tlie selfishness of her own actions, and she retired,
leaving the lovers to make their peace. The sun-
shine comes again after a hard struggle, and Grac»
and Edward are finally forced to agree that Miss
Martin was but — "a passing cloud."
MAJESTIC.
THE COURTING OF MART (Nov. 26).— Mary the
tomlioy, and (ivven tbe sportsman, have eqoslly
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aued by many clmriiiliiK ladies. Oweu eludes tlieiu
and steala off lo his favurlie trout atreaui, wbioli
dlTldea the two estates. Mary la also aoooyed by
many admirer^. niiiiiiiK n'liom Is a poet, but she 1d-
geniduslv (.-ii^ ihl of nil oiily lo meet her fate at
the trout stream lu wlik-b Uwen fishes Industriously.
Meeting there one day, Owen orders Mary off his
side of the stream, where she has comfortably
esconred herself; hut alas! Cupid has lost his
opiMirtunlty and the die Is cast.
Mary's uncle, although seemingly severe, bas a
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ing severe on Owen's suit, plans lo get Mary mar-
ried off, at the behest of the spinster lady, and
Buciceds in his scheme. Owen and Mary elope with
the aid of a long ladder and an automobile and
(We are told) lived happily ever after.
REX.
THE PHICE (Nov. 23).— Pretty .\nn, and Joe,
the hostler, one day chance to meet. Strong Is
Joe. and simple, and Ann Is sby and sweet. As
man and maid have done before, they love, and
marry, too. And live happy ever after? — ah, this
tale is new to you! Yes, the tale is drear, prosaic;
and so poetry won't do.
A baby l)oy comes to bless the union. Joe Is
working in the stables when they tell blm of his
)oy: bis heart Is gay and happy — and be tells the
horses so.
Then — It might be the angels were Jealous of
such mortal happiness; it might be the devil,
seeing the stage so set, entered to play the leading
role. The tempter comes to the woman. He is a
gentleman, suave, polished, charming, a man of
manners; and Ann, knowing not the manners of
men. hears and heeds and falls as the angels fall
from heaven, another Eve heeding the serpent's
call, facing a mom of desired delight, and the
twilight of despair.
One night Joe comes home with a happy cry of
"Wife!" But the only answer Is the whisper of
desolation, the ghostly voice of ghastly vice! He
reads the note she left him, and — Joe don't know
mnch al)0ut God, excepting what he feels — don't
know much about anything but bosses — but he asks
the Lord to pardon and protect the weak woman
be loved. Like a frail blossom lacking sunshine,
the motherless baby droops and dies. Joe goes
his way, making no complaint — 'ceptin' what he
tells his bosses, 'ceptin' what be tells his God!
Far away in mighty London, the woman rises Into
fame. Through her lover's influence and wealth,
she becomes a noted actress. Her beauty . wins
men's homage, and she prospers in her shame.
Then — the day of reckoning! Time plays no favor-
ites: the Immutable law of the years takes Its
course; youth flies, her beauty vanishes, her charm
withers: and the pretty toy, grown useless. Is
flung aside, as of old. The wedded morn and roses,
and the widowed night — and mourning; light and
life today; dark and death tomorrow; the errand
of folly, and the wage of sin — from Adam to
eternity!
In a far-off country town, youth and strength
gone, his soul seared by the sad sorrow of woman's
Bin, Joe reads In a newspaper how a once famous
actress, alone and In poverty, - is dying. The fickle
world has forgotten her fame: the fickle worshipers
of wanton beauty have forgotten her very name.
But Joe has forgotten only her sin and shame;
only Joe remembers; only Joe Is true.
He comes to her and tells her he forgives her,
tells her he loves her for what might have been,
for the soul he wonld meet again in the Far Away,
In the Beyond, across the vale. Held In his arms,
the eyes that had seen sin look Into the cleansing
tears In his, and close In death!
On the stone over her grave Joe wrote one word —
the honored name of "Wife."
A blossom we fain would pluck toda.T from the
flowers above her dust; a blossom as pure as love
that lasts, a blossom sweet as the peace and purity
we hope Ann found In the Distant Land.
GREAT NORTHERN.
THE THEFT OF MONA LISA (Nov. 25).—
Fred, in liis private office, is disturbed in his
work by the entry of the head's daughter, with
whom he has a certain understanding. They bill
and coo together without noticing tlie entrance of
the proprietor, who, with difficulty keeping a
■tralght face, orders his daughter out of the room.
Pred resolves to test bis fortune at once, and
asks papa's consent to his mnrringe. The pro-
prietor then says, ".\s soon a you have done a
good piece of work as a journalist I will consent
to the marriage." Fred ImniPdiately set out. and
after a time, becoming thirsty, drops into a
cafe. Here he overhears a number of artists dis-
casslng the bad supervision prevailing at the
Lonvre, and this instantly suggests a plan to
him. Proceeding to the gallery, he Inspects the
world-famous work of art, and then going to an
open window nearby, is gratified to find that some
workmen have erected a cradle to travel from
the ground to the window. That evening he re-
turns, and reaching the window by tlje cradle,
eriters the room and steals the picture. Tlie next
morning ti.e loss Is discovered, and the police soon
have the matter In hand. The director of the
gallery is rung up and is told that the picture baa
disappeared. Olnnclng at his paper he sees a re-
port of the theft written by Kred, and backed up
by a number of police, he makes his way to the
oBice of the paper, and there is Introduced to
Fred. The picture Is taken down from the wall,
where it has been temporarily hung and wrapped
up in a piece of paper. Tlie director turns for a
moment to chat with the head, when Fred ex-
changes the picture for another canvas of the
same size and shape. This is taken in solemn pro-
cession to the gallery, but there a shock awaits
the gathered crowd, for the canvas Is not "Mona
Lisa." but a painting of the Nordlsk trade mark.
At this juncture Fred pushes his way In with
the real painting, which he delivers up In the
sight of all. He has accomplished what he set
out to do, and we last see him with his prize
folded In bis arms.
SOLAX.
HUSBANDS WANTED (Nov. 22).— Dick Abbot, ■
confirmed bachelor. Is left a large fortune by his
uncle's win on condition that he Is married within
a month. Dick wants the fortune and not knowing
any girl he would want for a wife, he advertises.
Gladys Bennett, a very pretty girl, who works In a
millinery store. Is lonely and tired of living Iti a
small furnished room. She reads Dick's ad and
•writes him a letter. Dick makes an appointment
for her to meet him at a certain restaurant at five
o'clock, stating he will wear a white carnation and
asking her to wear one a'so. that they may know
each other. Gladys accldently drops her letter from
Dick in the park. A matrimonial agent picks It
up. He rushes to his oflice, where a crowd of old
maids, widows, etc., are awaiting him. He sends
each one to the restaurant wearing a white car-
nation. The proprietor of the restaurant Is greatly
pleased with the crowd, and seeing them all wearing
white carnations, he gets a large bouquet of them
and puts one on each member of the orchestra,
also all other customers. Each woman darts for
a man with a white carnation. The place is In an
uproar when Gladys enters, only to get knocked
down by a big Irishwoman. Dick comes along In
time to help her up and they lose no time in getting
away from the howling mob.
THE •WILL OF PROVIDENCE (Nov. 24).— An old ■
miser before dying, writes his will and sews It up,
with all his money. In the lining of an old coat.
The win reads that whoever finds the money can
keep It. He gives the coat to his landlady, but
she is disgusted and sells it to a second-hand dealer.
An amateur actor later buys the coat. He makes a
failure of his first try-out and blaming bis bad luck
on the coat, takes it back to the Jew. A little
waif, without a home, father or mother, knocks at
the door of a poor journeyman tailor. The tailor's
family share their humble abode with the little
wait. The poor child Is In rags and the tailor goes
to the second-hand store to get him something to
wear. He buys the miser's old coat, thinking he
can cut It down for the little waif. The child helps
cut the lining out of the coat, when out drops the
old miser's money and the will, and the tailor and
ills family are amply repaid for adopting the waif.
POWERS.
TOO MUCH INJTJN (Nov. 28).— This Is Indian,
but a comedy! A little surpri.se. yet it's so — first
Indian comedy ever made. It introduces the youth
that has the spirit of the plains in his Eastern
blood, and we show him whetting his ferocious
appetite for redmen's blood. He's going out West,
you must know, and he's practicing the plunge of
the bowie, for he anticipates many a savage hand-to-
hand encounter. His subject Is the nearest to the
real article that a tenderfoot can get — namely a cigar
store Indian. But the Indian is not the kind yon
expect him to be. so he resents It In such fashion-
that the erstwhile despoller of the copperman's
domain changes his mind about that triomphant
tour of the woolly West.
THE LINEMAN AND THE GIRL (Nov. 28).—
If she were not such a careful thing about herself
and her home, she never would have bothered about
the electrical wiring men who were working on the
sidewalk In front of her house; but she noticed
that they were about to plant a telegraph pole
right before her door, and this just grated on her
sense of artistic landscape arrangement. So, vLen
they had a nice bole dug for It. she left the cake
in the oven, and stepjiing Info the excavation, defied
them to remove her. Just like that!
.\nd they didn't. But what did follow made the
young engineer in charge of the work wish he owned
a will like hers: and he decided to get It, If he
had to take her with it. which was just to his
taste, because she was so young and sweet, and
determined and — well, he got her!
THE WANDERER'S RETURN (Dec, 2).— The
■^isit of old I>;ii!(l\' Tinie is constantly changing
this little old worlil of onrs. and it changes us too—
and as the .vears roll by Fate casts us over the
endless domains of tlie globe, some near to and
some far from the fanciful spot we revere as
"home." An iota in the great human plan, Harry
Reid became lost to bis loved ones, and advertlie-
ment by the most modem methoda extant failed to
bring him Into the light of the love of his family.
It was just a freak of circumstance that another
man cruelly undertook to wound the hearts of the
mourning ones by masquerading as the lost man.
He might have played his part successfully, too, If
the same fate that sent Jack Into the endless chasm
of oblivion had not wrought a miracle still more
wondrous. Now, dear reader, you are waiting for
the saddest part of this tale. You are to be dis-
appointed, however, for there Is no sad part to It.
Strange to say, this film is a roaring farce, full of
funny situations. Do you see the opportunity for
fun?
VIEWS OF LAKE COMO (Dec. 2).— Here we take
a l>oat ride over this world-famooi Italian lake,
which Is noted chiefly for Its scenic wonders and
beauties. The romantic gondolas glide majestically
by and we can almost hear the twang of the native
guitar as we sail along on the glassy water.
ECLAIR.
(American Make.)
MISS MASGITERADER (Nov. 28).— What could
afford a better foundation for a dellgrtfolly humor-
ous picture tale than a lovable, vigorous specimen
of budding girlhood, out for a lark, bundled np In
male attire and chaperoned by a doting ancle with
boyish tendencies?
Her experiences at a fashionable club, on the golf
links and other places rarely frequented by wo-
men, offer many laughable situations.
Naturally there's a love plot attached In which
the girl figures triumphantly. Exquisite photo-
graphic value Is apparent In every scene, while the
production, as a whole, is a dellghtfnl remedy tor
brain-fagged, over-worked mortals who tire of the
grind and long for an excuse for laughter to
brighten their weary souls.
Among the Exhibitors
Cleveland, Ohio. — A new theater will open In
Cleveland around Christmas of this year. The
theater will seat 1.500 people, and will play pic-
tures and vaudeville.
Lynn, Masi. — The old Gem Theater In Oxford
Street, will be reopened as a moving picture the-
ater shortly.
Logansport, Ind. — The Cozy Moving Picture The-
ater, under the management of Harry B. Elliott,
has opened.
Bayonne, N. J, — A license for a new moving pic-
ture theater at Thirty-eighth Street and Broad-
way, has been granted Frederick Wandelt.
Kewaunee, Wis. — Finishing touches are being given
to Kewaunee's new moving picture house, and it
will be opened up shortly under the ownership of
Mr. HIrschfeldt.
Horicon, Wis. — Frank Betbke has purchased a
lot of F. G. Westfall, on Lake Street, between
the latter's barber shop and the saloon of Geo.
Cummlngs, and plans to build a new moving pic-
ture show bouse.
Port Washington, Wis. — Chas. H. Frellson has
taken a long lease on the Opera House, and will
put on high-class picture shows four nights a week.
Sterling, Kans. — W. Cochran will erect a moving
picture theater here.
Hamilton, 0. — Wm. Hammll has purchased an
Interest in the Edw. Kuhlman Lyric Theater.
Creston, la. — Mr. C. S. Stmble has purchased the
Comet Moving Picture Theater.
Glenwood, Wis.— James Patterson Is planning to
establish a moving picture theater in Glenwood
City.
Akron, Ohio. — The National Motion Picture Com-
pany has purchased property In Front Street, Cuya-
hoga Falls, and will bnlld a theater on the site.
Minneapolis, Minn. — A building permit has been
Issued Villas & Co., 228 Central Avenue, for the
reconstrnction of their moving picture theater.
Louisville, Ky. — A building permit bas been
issued to the Preston Amusement Company for a
moving picture show at 1251 South Preston Street
to cost $5,000.
Elwood, Ind. — ^Frank E. Brown has leased the
Red Men's Wigwam for a moving picture theater.
Racine, Wis. — Work on the Orpbenm Theater Is
progressing rapidly. It will probably open De-
cember 1.
Needham, Mass. — T. A. Hickey and F. W. Stock-
bridge are seeking a permit to operate a moving
picture show In this city.
Wausaw, Wis. — N. B. Hackett, who for some
time conducted the Majestic Theater in this city,
has purchased The Ideal moving picture house, at
Stevens Point.
Louisville, Ky. — The Boston Amusement Com-
pany has secured a permit to erect a motion pic-
ture theater at 1251 !k>uth Preston Street. The
building will be a one-story brick structure and
will cost about $5.0(X>.
Lezing-ton. Ky. — Plans have been prepared for
the complete remodeling of the Star Theater In
I'pper Street by the Colonial Amusement Company.
The entire scheme calls for an outlay of aboat
$25,000.
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Approx. Length, 655 ft.
A Drama of emotional interest.
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Not. 20 — Office Boy's Dream
Not. 24 — The Diamond Locket (Dr.)
Not. 27 — Grandma's Toofache (Com.)
Dec. 1 — The Late Mrs. Early (Com. )
ECLAIB.
Oct. 1« — A Lucky Change (Com. ) 806
Oct. 1«— Lake Garda (Scenic) 185
Oct. 25— Touth! "Queen of HearU" (Com.).. 740
Oct. es — Percy Gets Tired of the Theater
(Com.) 280
Oct. 80— A Father's Heart (Dr.) 920
Not. 6 — Willie Challenges Jim Jackson (Com.)
Not. e— Life Under the Sea (Educational)
Not. 13 — The Legend of the Eagle (Dr.) 925
Not. 21 — Hands Across the Sea in '76 (Am.-
Dr.) 2000
Not. 23— Portguguese Centaurs (Military) 600
Not. 23— The Automatic Lighter (Com.) 400
Not. 28 — Miss Masquerador (Am. Com.) 1000
Not. 30 — The FlTe Daughters of Mr. Durand
(Com.)
Not. 30 — Gussy's Congratulations (Ck>m.)
GREAT NORTHERN.
Oct. 7 — Barcelona (Scenic)
Oct. 14 — Secret of the Dndergronnd Pasiag*
(Dr.)
Oct. 21— His Fidelity luTestlgated (Com.)
Oct. 28— The Vlclssltndei of Fate (Dr.)
Not. 4— The Actor as a Soldier (Com.)
Not. 4 — Through the South of France (Sc.)...
Not. 11 — A Woman's Wit (Com.)
Not. 18 — A Rendezvous In Hyde Park (Com. -Dr.)
Not. 18— High Scotland (Scenic)
Not. 25— The Theft of Mona Lisa (Com.)
IMF.
Oct. 12— The Bett*r Way (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 16 — Dncle Pete'a Ruae (Com. -Dr.) 1000
Oct. 19— The Aggressor (Dr.) 1000
Ort. 28— The Biting Boslneas (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 26— The Waif (Dr.) 1000
Oct. 80— His Dress Shirt (Dr.) 800
Oct. 80— A Few MInotes With Steeplejack
Llndholm (Topical) 200
Not. 2— King, the DetectlTe (Dr.). 1000
Not. 6 — Waiting at the Chnrch (Com.) 1(X)0
Not. 9 — The Wife's Awakening (Dr.) 1000
Not. 13— The Fsllln' Out (Dr.) 1000
Not. 16 — Breaking the SeTenth Commandment
(Dr.> inno
Not. 20 — From tlie Bottom of the Sea (Dr.).. 2000
Not. 23 — Executive Clemency (Dr.) ICKK)
Not. 27— Uncle's Visit (Com.) , 1000
Not. 80— Over the Ullls (Dr.) lOOo
z.xrx
Not. at— Bill and Bertie Get Married (Com.).. 325
Not. 24— a Passing Cloud (Dr.) 658
Oct. 27— Bill, Uls Wif* and th« Water (Oom.) 46S
Oct. 27— Bertie and HU RiTali (Com.) 472
Not. 8— Bin and the Bear (Ck>m.) BM
Not. 3 — Tommy's Camera (Com.) 893
Not. 10— Bill Taken for a Qhoat (Com.) 426
Not. 10 — The DiTersiona of a Nursemaid (Com.) 495
Not. 17 — Saas Grund, a Village in the Alps
(Sc.) 295
Not. 17 — The Mystery of Beaufort Orange
(Dr.) 695
NEW TORK MOTION FIOTXIBB 00.
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Oct. 20— A Warrior's Treachery (Dr.)
Oct. 24— A Noble Red Man (Dr.)
Oct. 27— An Indian Hero (Dr.)
Oct. 31— The Cattlemen's War (Dr.)
Not. 3 — A Young Squaw's BraTery (Dr.)....
Not. 7— a Race for a Bride (Dr.)
Not. 10 — Wenoma's Broken Promise (Dr.)
Not. 14 — The Winning of Wonega (Dr)
Nov. 17 — The Ranchman's Motberln-Law (Com.-
Dr.)
Nov. 21— The Broken Trap (Dr.)
Not. 24 — White Fawn's Escape (Dr.)
Not. 24 — A Bad Man (Com.)
AMBB08I0.
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Oct 11— The Little Chimney Sweep (Dr.)
Oct. 14 — Tweedledum'i Monkey (Com.)
Oct. 14 — Tweedledum and One of HU Tricki
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Oct. 18 — The Conversloa of St. Anthony (Dr.)
Oct. 25 — Salambo (Dr. )
Not. 1 — Judas (Dr. )
Not. 8— Dolly's Doll (Dr.)
Not. 8 — Tweedledum's Motor Car (Com.)
Nov. 15 — The Convict's Song (Dr.)
Nov. 22— The (Solden Wedding (Dr.)
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Oct. 7 — Foolshead a Model Guest (Com.)
Oct. 14 — (See Ambroslo this date.)
Oct. 21 — FoolBhead Qaarrels With HU Sweet-
heart (Com.)
Oct. 28 — Toto and the Dummy (0>m.)
Oct. 28 — The Rearing of Pheasants (Eda.)....
Nov. 4 — Foolshead'8 Holiday (Com.)
Nov. 11— A Victim of Competition
Not. 11— The Effect of a Racket (Com.)
Nov. 18 — Foolshead, a Professor of Innocence
(Comedy)
Not. 18— The Life of Bees (Edn.)
MAJESTIC.
Not. 26 — The Courting of May (Com.)
Dec. 3 — Love Heeds Not Showers (Ckjm.)
Dec. 10— The Ultimate End (Dr.)
Dec. 17— Little Red Riding Hood (Dr.)
NESTOR.
Oct. 28 — Mutt and Jeff Discover a Wonderful
Remedy (Com.)
Oct. 28 — Dippy Advertises for a Pup (Ckim.)...
Not. 1— Big Noise Hank (W. Com.)
Not. 4 — Mntt and Jeff and the Lady Stenog-
rapher (Com.)
Not. 4 — The Suit Case Mystery (Com.)
Not. 8 — A True Westerner (Dr.)
Not. 11 — Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds
(Com.)
Not. 16 — The White Medicine Man (Dr.)
Not. 18 — Mutt and Jeff and the Unlucky Star
(Com.)
Not. 18 — That Kid from the East ((3om.)
Not. 20 — His Vacation (Com.)
Nov. 22 — The Cowboy Pugilist (W. Dr.)
Not. 25 — Desperate Desmond Pursued by Claude
Eclalre (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 27 — Happy Hobo's Help (Com.)
Not. 29 — When the West Was Wild (Dr.)
Dec. 2— A Western Feud (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — The Scheme That Failed (Dr.)
POWERS.
Oct. 17 — Tarn of a Baby's Shirt (Com.)
Oct. 17— First Mall by Aeroplane (Topical)..
Oct. 17 — Headline Acrobats (Oim.)
Oct. 21 — The Awakening of John C.ark (Dr.)..
Oct. 24 — John Baxter's Ward (Com.)
Oct. 24 — The Little Brown Calf (Dr.)
Oct. 28 — The Revenue Officer's Last (Tate (Dr.)
Oct. 81 — 4pplea and Deatiny (Com.)
Oct. 31 — Tiie I'rogreasiTe Book Agent (Com.)..
Not. 4 — The Pride of the West (Dr.)
Not. 7 — Mobilization of the American Fleet
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Not. 11— For the Tribe (Dr.)
Not. 14 — When First We Met (Dr.)
Not. 14— The Tell-Tale Paraeol (Com.)
Not. 18— The Old l^eader (Dr.)
Not. 21— Rivals (Com. )
Not. 21 — Views of Montserrat, Italy (Sc.)
Not. 25 — Jug o' Rum (Dr.).-.
Not. 28 — Too Much Injun (Com.)
Not. 28 — The Lineman and the Girl
Dec. 2 — The Wanderer's Return (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — Views of Lake Como (Soenlc)
RELIANCE.
Oct. 14 — A Narrow Escape (Dr.)
Oct. 18— The Trapper's Daughter (Dr.)
Oct. 21 — DiTorce ( Dr. )
Oct. 2.'>— The Empty Crib (Dr.)
Oct. 28— The Test of a Man (Kr.)
Not. 1— a Mli-Up In Suit Cases (Com. 1>r.i
Nov. 4 — The Greater Love (Dr.)
Not. 8 — Marriage (Dr.)
Not. 11— The Track Walker (Dr.)
Not. 15 — The Moonshiner* (Dr. I
Not. 18 — The Injustice of Man (Dr.)
Nov. 22 — Helpless Man (Dr.)
Nov. 25 — A Daughter of Italy (Dr.)
Nov. 2 — A Happy Thiinksgiving (Dr.)
REX.
Aug. 31 — The Tom Scarf (Dr.)
Sept. 7 — Pictnresque Colorado (Scenic)
Sept. 14 — Faith (Ur.)
Sept. 21— The Rose and the Dagger (Dr.)
Sept. 28— The Derelict (Dr.)
Oct. 5— Lost illusions (Dr.)
Oct. 12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
Oct. 19— Her Sister (Dr.)
Oct. 26— A Breach of Faith (Dr.)
Not. 2— The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
Not. 9 — Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
Not. 16 — The Return (Dr.)
Nov. 23— The Price (Dr. )
BO LAX.
Oct. 11— He Waa a Millionaire (Gem.)
Oct. 13— HU Mother'! Hymn (Dr.)
Oct. 18— A Comer In Criminals (Com.)
Oct. IS^A LoTer'a Ruse (0>m.)
Oct. 20— His Better Self (Military Dr.)
Oct. 25 — Percy and His Sqnaw (Com.)
Oct. 27— For Big Brother's Sake (Dr.)
Not. 1 — Following 0)usln's Footsteps ((V)m.)..
Not. 8 — A Heroine of the Uevolutlon iDr. )
Not. 8 — An Interrupted Elopement (Com.)....
Not. 10 — Grandmother Lotc (Dr.)
Not. 15 — Baby Needs Medicine (Com.)
Not. 17— Only a Squaw (Dr.)
Not. 22 — Husbands Wanted (Com.)
Not. 24 — The Will of Providence (Com. -Dr.)..
Nov. 29 — A Troublesome Pi'ture (Com.)
Nov. 29 — Life On Board a Battleship (Com.)..
Dec. 1 — A Kevointionary Romance (Military)..
THANH0U8EB.
Oct. 13 — The Tempter and Daa Cnpld (Or.)..
Oct. 17— The Early Life of Bavld Copperfl«l«
(Dr.). Part I
Oct. 2n — The Satyr and the Lady (Dr.)
Ort. 2-1 — I.ittle Em'ly and David CopperfleK (Dr.)
Oct. 27— The Jewels of Allah (Pr.)
Oct. 80 — The Loves of David Copi>erfleld (Dr.)..
Nov. 3 — Their Burglar (Dr.)
Not. 7— The Missing Heir (Dr.)
Not. 10 — The Last '>f the Mobiraoa (Dr.)
Not. 14 — The Higher — \t:e Fewer (Com.)
Not. 17— A Motlier's Faith (Dr.)
Not. 21 — A Master of Nnilions
Not. 24 — The Baseball Bug (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 28 — The Tempest i Dr. )
Dec. 1 — Beneath I he Veil (Dr. i
YANKEE.
Oct. 2 — She NeTer Knew (Dr.i
Oct. 6 — The Goose Girl (Dr.)
Oct. 9— His Second Wife (Dr.)
Oct. 18 — Society Hoboes (Com.)
Oct. 16— The Lost Kerchief (Com.)
Oct. 20— The Man Who Came Back (Dr.)
Oct. 23 — The Drummer Boy of Shilob (Dr.)...
Oct. 27 — Flower of the Forest ( Dr. )
Oct. 80— The Van Osten Jewels (Dr.)
Not. 8 — At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
Not. 6 — A Coward's Re(r>'iieratlon (Dr.)
Not. 10 — He Didn't Like the Tune (Com.)...
Not. 13— Into the Light (Dr.)
Not. 17 — The Two Rooms (Dr.)
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BIOGRAPH.
Nov. 9— The Trail of Books iDr.) 994
Nov. 13 — Dooley's Scheme (Com.) 630
Nov. 13 — Won Through a Medium (Com.) 467
Nov. 16— Through Darkened Vales (Dr.) 999
Nov. 20 — The Miser's Heart (Dr,)
Nov. 23 — Resourceful Lovers (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 2.1— Her Mother Intereferes (Com.)
Nov. 27 — Sunshine Through the Dark (Dr.)
Nov. 30 — -A Woman Scorned (Dr.)
EDISON,
Nov. 14 — Lndwlg from Germany (Com.) 1000
Nov. 15 — The Living Peach (Com.) 600
Nov. 15— The Y. M. C. A.. Sliver Ba.v. Lake
George, N. Y 40O
Nov. 17— The Ghost's Warning (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 18 — The Story of the Indian Ledge (Dr.). 1000
Nov. 21— Life In the United States Army (Edu.)lOOO
Nov. 22— The Bo'sun's Watch (Com.) 1000
Nov. 24— Home (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2.'>— A Perilous Ride (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2S— The Lure of the City tDr.) 1000
Nov. 29 — Tlie Troubles of A. Butler (Com.).. 1000
Dec. 1— Pull for the Shore, Sailor (Dr.) 1000
Dee. 2— A Man for All That (Com. -Dr.) 1000
ESSANAY.
Nov. 14 — Hubby's Scheme (Com.) 1000
Nov. 16 — President Taft at San Francisco
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Nov. 17— The Point of View (Com.)
Nov. 17— Excess Baggage (Com.) 1000
Nov. 18 — The Cattle Rustler's Father (W. Dr.). 1000
Nov. 21— Too Much Turkey (Com.) 1000
Nov. 2.3— Old Fidelity (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 24— At the Stroke of Twelve (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 25— The Desert Claim (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 28— A Football Hero (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 30— Little Red Riding Hood (Fairy Dr.). 1000
Nov. 30 — 'Twas Ever Thus (Comedy) 1000
Dec. 1 — The Qulnceville Raffle (Com.) 1000
Dec. 2— The Mountain Law (Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT
Nov. 11 — The Hour of Execution (Dr.) 787
Nov. 11 — M'anresa. a Spanish Town (Sc.l 2i)0
Nov. 14 — .Tlmmle and His Country Uncle (Com.) 820
Nov. 14— The Outskirts of Paris (Sc.) 164
Nov. 18— The Reckoning (Dr.) 875
Nov. l.<! — A Trip to Saxony (Sc.) 150
Nov. 21— The Sealed Confession (Dr.) 900
Nov. 21 — A Stone Quarry In Saxony (Sc.) 75
Nov. 2.") — The Escape from the Dungeon (Dr.).. 823
Nov. 2f< — Cave Homes on the Canary Isles (Sc.) 180
Nov. 28— A Busy Cupid (Com. ) 758
Nov. 2,8 — Review of the Au^-trlan .Army (Sc). 232
Dec. 2 — The Promoter (Dr.l 1140
KALEM.
.Nov. 1.1— The Desert Well (Dr. 1 1'""'
.Nov. 17— The KlsheriDSld of Bailydavld iDr. i.lOOO
Nov. 2(J — Dan, the Lighthouse Keeper (Dr.) . .10(J<>
Nov. 22— How Texas Got Left (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 24 — The Temptation of Rodney Vane
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Nov. 27 — The American Insurrecto iDr.)
Nov. 29 — Among the Irish Fisher Folk (Edu.).
Nov. 29 — The Franciscan Friars of KlUamey,
Ireland (Top.)
Dec. 1 — How Betty Captured the Outlaw
( Comedy )
Dec. 1 — A Glimpse Into the Yellowstone Na-
tional Park (Scenic)
LUBIS.
Nov. 16— A Newsboy's Luck (Dr.) lOOO
Nov. 18— A Romance of the 60'g (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 20— My Brother Agostlno (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 22— The Ranchman's Daughter (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 23— A Blind Deception (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2.') — His Brother's Double (Com.) 1000
Nov. 27— The Man in the Taxi (Com.-Dr.) .1000
Nov. 29— An Actor In a New Role (Com.).. 600
.Nov. 29— The Crab Industry (Ind.) 400
Nov. 3(^^A Nicotine Conspiracy (Com. ) 1000
Dec. 2— Western Chivalry (Com.-Dr.) 1000
UELIEB.
Nov. 2 — Right or Wrong (Dr.) 360
Nov. 2 — Mexican as It Is Spoken (Com.) 590
Nov. 9 — The Spur of Necessity (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 16— The Miser Miner (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Nov. 23 — An Oil Country Romance (Dr.) 1000
.Nov. 30 — The Reason Why (Com.) 1000
Dec. 7— A Western Girl (Dr.) 1000
EC:LIP8E.
(6. Eleine.)
Nov. 8 — An Eye for an Eye, or the Last Days
of King Henry III of France (Dr.). 1000
Nov. 15— The Hindu Jewel Mystery (Dr.) 1015
Nov. 22 — Guy Fawkes or the Gunpowder Plot
(Dr.) 1010
Nov. 29 — The Mysterious Stranger (Dr.) 610
Nov. 29— Salt Industry In Sicily (Ind.) 372
PATHE.
Nov. 10— Western Postmistress (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 18— The Reporter (Dr.) 990
Nov. 20— Pathe's Weekly No. 47 (Topical) iOOO
Nov. 22— A Pinch of Snuff (Com.) 680
Nov. 23— Cowboy Life (Dr. ) 770
Nov. 24 — Two Daughters of Havana (Dr.) 600
Nov. 25 — The Lost Necklace (Dr.) IMOO
Nov. 27— Pathe's Weekly No. 4S (Topical) .. 1000
Nov. 29 — Incendiary Indians (Dr.) 745
Nov. 29 — Glimpses of San Francisco (Scenic).. 250
Nov. 30 — Oh! What a Thanksgiving Day (Com.) 775
Dec. 2— Bear Hunt Romance (Dr.) 990
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Nov. 21— Cain and Abel (Dr.) 600
Nov. 21 — The Grouch Cnie (Com.) StB
Nov. 22 — The Barl Tribe (Egyptian Soudan
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Nov. 23— The Kloday Equilibrists (Nov.) 210
Nov. 24 — Comic Games In Singapore (Nov.).. 3t0
Nov. 28 — Romance of the Mummy (Dr.) 700
Nov. 28 — Picturesque Hungary (Scenic) 290
Nov. 30 — A Life-Saving School in Australia
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Dec. 1 — Rover is Jealous (Com.) 56<)
Dec. 1 — Capturing Polar Bear Cubs (Adv.).. 29<i
Dec. 1 — Examination of the Stomach by X-Rays
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Nov. 17— A Spanish Wooing (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 20 — The Convert of San Clemente (Dr.i..lt00
Nov. 21— The Night Herder (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 23— Blackbeard (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 24 — Getthig Married (Com.) 750
Nov. 24— In Japan (Edu.) ZT*
Nov. 27 — The Right Name, but the Wrong Man
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Nov. 30— An Evil Power (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 1 — In Japan (Scenic) 500
Dec. 1 — Seeing Cincinnati (Scenic) 500
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Nov. 21— Wistaria (Dr. ) 1000
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and mad* aaleable, and xonr mlftakM maf
ba corrected In fatare maBtiacrlpta. TTm
anther of "Tecbnlqa* of th* Ptkotoplay," etc.,
will (It* rear manaacrlpt personal crltleliai
and reTlalon for a fee of only $X
Exhibitors!
Bad Business?
SobBilt roar dtfflcBltlee to the evther tt
"n« Photoplar Theater," and otbet ertlelae
OS Btaaaxement, for tdTlee and — gaeetlom.
the reeolt of twentr reara' •zparleae* to
amaaeBent enterprtsee. Simple ^aeetione $1
eack.
Manufacturers !
Uanaaerlpta dereloped, flO aaeb. Bead la
tkat ecenario tkat hai your staff pazzled and •
practical werklnc acrlpt wlU be aetaraad.
Epes Winthrop Sargent
21 East 20th St., N. Y. City
G. We Bradenburgh
Cinematograph Filmi
233 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Phone. Market 334
Cable: Brad-Pllmi, Phlla.
Codet A. B. C. 5th Edition
Independent Film Service
We are not limited to our
buying by any combinations.
We can refuse any subject
that is poor, other exchanges
cannot. We buy films from
twenty foreign makers. Others
from three. We buy all the
feature films which are not
copyrighted or sold on state
rights. We do not rent duped
films, and we are not con-
trolled by combinations of
manufacturers and exchanges.
They do not combine for the
good of the exhibitor, they
are not philanthropists.
First class service, i8 reels week-
ly, $15 — 3 daily change.
First class service, 24 reels week-
ly, $24 — 4 daily change.
First class service, 30 reels week-
ly, $40 — 5 daily change.
First class service, 36 reels week-
ly. $50 — 6 daily change.
Write for list of Special releases,
the very best films obtainable. We
provide one sheet, three sheets, and
banners for these exclusive releases.
Write for lists and prices.
Bargain lists of films from $8 to
$50 per reel, ready September 8.
Titles made to your order, 5 ft.
minimum, 45c. each, colored.
Ajax FUm cement, $1.00 per doz.
bottles, works both films.
"High Speed" Professional Re-
winders (no toy), $3.00 each.
"Pearl white" condensers, 70c.
each.
Leader stock, red or blue, one
cent per foot.
Independent Film Service
231 NortH 8tK Street
PhiladelpKia. Pa.
EXHIBITORS :
We kmre contracted for the EXCLUSrVE
AMERICAN RIGHTS for a lericf of Ala
predactlona eoaccded to be the GREATEST
NOVELTIES EVER ATTEMPTED IN MO-
TION PHOTOGRAPHY, BAR NONE Cor-
reapendenec aolicited from first-clasa ketuea
onlr, aa tkc price* ef theee feature* wiU be
prealbMre (or the aaiallcr exhibitor.
EXHIBITORS
Ask for CLEAR, RAINLESS FILMS
Uo not accept others if you value
the reputation of your house. For
information as to where you can
get the same, write
ORTHOFILM CO., 40 E. 12th St., N. Y. C.
ADMISSION TICKETS
IN ROLLS
100,000 jpecialiy printed $9.00
100,000 plain adnfiission $6.00
Coupon tickets double price
Cash with crder- No C. 0. D.
ED. ENGELMANN
Ticket Specialties
1 Union Square, New York
$285.00
IN CASH PRIZES
FOR SCENARIOS
The "Imp" Company wants the
best 500-foot comedy scenarios it
can buy for its third release. To
stimulate the interest of the best
the four best comedies received at
the "Imp" office before the first of
the year. Names of winners will
be used on title of prize films as
well as advertised in the papers.
Address scenarios to Carl Laemmle,
"Personal," care of "Imp Company,
1 02 West 1 0 1 St St., New York City.
1st Prize, $100.00
2nd Prize, 75.00
3rd Prize, 60.00
4th Prize, 50.00
The "Imp" Company will un-
hesitatingly pay the highest prices
for all other scenarios submitted
during this contest and found
available by Mr. Laemmle. We
want to be known as the company
that makes the best comedy films
on earth— and we are willing to
pay for it ! Lets have the best
you've got— and quickly !
The "Imp" Company
102 W. 101st St., New York, N. Y.
Carl I.aoniinli-. I'n-siiicnt
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
f^7?>
RECOGNIZED
GOOD PICTURES
GOOD ATTENDANCE
GOOD DOOR-RECEIPTS
The re$ult—u)h*n you use
01 VK
' I MOKE UCHT
THAN ANY OTHCK
ON SAME CURRENl
STANDARD
OiMiS
Just one trial will convince you
CHARLKS L. KIEWERT CO.
Ito Grrcnwich Slrpct, NEW YORK
AND ALL LIVE FILM EXCHANGES
SAN FRANCISCO
19 Suiter St
Send postal card with
name and address plainly
"urittcn and receive free of
charge sample pages of
'■Qrpheum Collection" of
Moving Picture (dramatic
and descriptive) music.
Until further notice these
splendid collections will be
oflFered at the following
special prices :
Ko. I (post paid) 58 cts.
No. 2 (post paid) 58 cts.
Both numbers post paid for $1.15.
Clarence E. Sinn
1501 Sedgwick St. Chicago. IP.
LECTURES
The MOVING PICTURE WORLD h.i prcp.red
th< folio. ,nf Lccturrt by W. STEPHEN
BUSH, in Booklet (ortn. at ) I 00
each, pottage prepaid
How To Put On THE PASSION PUY
iSe.ond Edition).
For l'.th« 1 Tttat World Uoiio\»n<xl I'rr.diiction
How To Put On THE CRUSADERS
OR JE' U3ALEM DELIVERED
t..r llie W.irld's Ue«t Film Co.. Feitnr*
Kllin (Copjrisbt, IDll).
KEY and COMPLETE LECTURE for
DANTE'S INFERNO
K..r tr»Du|iol Kllni Co.'i FlTeUeel Prodnc-
iKin uf tlie .MIUoo Films Co. (iKIyi.
opyrithlvd and Publiahed Only By
MOVING PICTU E WORLD
\lb Eatt 2Jrd Street NEW YORK CITY
If yoa ire In the MirVrl for
SECOND
HAND
FILMS
Writs to the lartaat and
moat rcliabU Dealer* and
Imporlara of theae good*
in the United Statea
International FilmTraders
Incorporated
S West l4Ui St., New York Clly
I AM SURPRISED
or rather not at all — about the many The-
atre Managers interested in making their
own local Moving Pictures of their own
town occurrences — the greatest idea vet.
Pictures jrour exchange can't furnish. The
new "Junior Camera." with Tripod, Step
Printer. Developing Outfit complete, all
guaranteed to be better than any camera
the Profession uses — the greatest film-mak-
ing layout on the globe. The cost is no
question; the price asked is absurdly low.
You may find out — before your neighbor
does.
EBERHARD SCHNEIDER
219 Second Avenue NEW YORK
ITALYTURKEY WAR
CHINESE UPRISING
.^o Beautifully ( olored Slides
$7.00
per
set
J.Wilson, 61 W.Ulh SI, New York, N.Y.
Moving Picture Electric
Light Plants
Produce Flfckerles*
Current Cheape
t ba n the T r u it
A ponahje of a atationary dirart-oonneel
r<i plant whirh •■>«• you mooar on jroo
.urrrnt tnU. Tb. «ery outfit for a lea
for fctaa. tfai*tr« proiac-
ina'inn. Haau wilt capa-
- • " randlrpovrr laiBVe
- t 17 iipward fa* aa^
:4et' outfit.
• 'ippliva rurr^at at
a co«t of 2 r#nu par
kilnwatt. Addraw
tJertnral Deri f'>'
'a !«)<.« No. »1
Detroit Motor
Car Supply Co.
Octroit. Mich-
SEND FOR MACKIE'S PRICE LIST IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED ONE.
W EVERYTHING IN MOTION PICTURE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT THE FILM
H. A. MACKIE, Inc., 851-853 Broadway, .^''^U NEW YORK CIH
PEARL WHITE CONDENSERS 65c EACH. SOLD ELSEWHERE FOR St.
674
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
OPERATORS AND MANAGERS-
With the Jacobson Arc Controller you get an enlarged
full view of the carbon arc without opening lamp house
door or looking through red glass. No fierce glare of
the arc. No eye strain. Perfect control of your light. A
better and steadier picture. Smaller carbon and electric
light bills. Easily attached. Already in use in many
booths.
Fully protected by basic patent granted July 4th, 191 1.
PRICE $3.50 EACH.
Order through your nearest exchange or write direct to
JACOBSON ARC CONTROLLER COMPANY
Pierce Building .'. .'. St. Louis, Mo.
^
V\A\TK1) TO r.LV— lohnson and Jeffries
Fight; Two Orphans; Tale of Two Cities; Col-
leen ISavvn; Passion Play; Holy City; Crusad-
ers; Life of Moses; Romeo and Juliet; Faust;
Ten Xights in a Bar Room; other two and
three reel features.
FOR SALE — Motiograph Standard New $225
Machine, our price $175. Used machines, $35
and up. Model B, $15. i.ooo feet reels of
film, $5. For rent: Films, $1 weekly.
H. DAVIS, Watertown, Wis.
Moving Picture Machines
Stereopticons
MaKe Big Money
Motion Picture Theatre Supplies
W« mm o* haad at all time* the largMt kad aoM
eaapla** lis* af Repair* an4 SappUea fof*nStaad«rd
MacUaM. alM TickeU. Carboni. Scracna. Chain, etc.
Caa iMp at aaca . Spcdal Slid** made to enter. W« alio
kaadla Motlosraph, Ediaon aad Pawen klachlaa*.
Wrila U>«a7 for THEATRE CATAUXiUB.
CHICAGO PROJECTING CO.
1 19 S. Dearborn M. Dept. A. Chicago, U.
MORTIMER
FILM CLEANER
Removes every particle of dust and
oil from the film. Makes old films
CLEAR AND IIRIGHT. No trouble
to the operator — it cleans while film is
being re-wound. Used and endorsed
by leading exchanges and theatres
from coast to coast. SIMPLE. PR AC
TICAL and positively GUAR.-XN-
TEED NOT TO INJURE THE
FILM. Price of machine $10.00, clean-
ing pads $1.00 per hundred. Send for
free booklet and testimonials.
Mortimer Film Cleaner Co.
703 Fidelity BIdg.
Portland, Maine
The Wonder of the 20tb Century
MIRROROIDE
Moving Picture
Curtains and Screens
The Acme of Perfection in Every Detail.
iVIIRROROIDE
Is a Canvas, coated with a Pure Mercury
Foil, having a pure, flexible, silver finish
that will not crack, peel or tarnish.
iVilRROROIDE
Lasts a lifetime, brilliancy increasing with
age.
M'rroroldo is endorsed by the New York
World. Mirroroide is in use on our war
vessels. Mirroroide has been adapted for
our schools, educational institutions,
cluirches, etc.
Get rid of your aluminum-coated screen,
with its haze, glare and eye strain.
GET
IVilRROROIDE
Pirighter, clearer detail, better projection
and one-third saving in your juice bill. With
MIRROROIDE
you can keep your Theatre brightly illum-
inated.
Mr. Chapman, owner Gem Theatre, Utica.
N. Y., tells us managers are coming to his
place from miles away. They heard of his
j)ictures. He claims he shows the clearest
pictures in the State.
MIRROROIDE DID IT.
Pen Huntley. Minona. Minn.: "Installed
your Mirroroide Screen to-day. Effect
startling. It's immense."
Hundreds, and hundreds of other testi-
monials.
MIRROROIDE
Is the Cheapest, the Best Curtain
and Screen in the World
BARRING NONE
Tests Did Surely Prove It. So Can You.
Quarter yard of our A & B Grades, 50
cents. Ordinary samples. 4 cents. Prove
it yourself.
MIRROROIDE
Is Indorsed the World Over.
NEW PATENTS PENDING
BENJAMIN-GENTER CO.
Newburgh, N. Y.
20,000 roll tickeU, S1.40: 50 5-S cx>r«d carl>oa>. SI. 15
fitereopticon obiectives.SOc to $3.00; at«r«opticOQa. $15.00
rbeoBtata. t3 00 to S5.00: arc luDpi. tl.75. t2.00 and <2.25.
Coiidi.-nBeni..50c: calcium iet«. $2.80: acetylene jeU. $2.50
Ea« generat ore, $3.50; moving picture objectivee, $2.75
jackets. $2.75. Liet of movinK picture repair parte at fair
pricen. Sprocket wheel. 85c: filmB. Ic a foot. Catalogue on
leaueat. 1.. iilCTZ, »00 Ka»t iiri St., Stew York
XML/a, Offf^B* 300moretothe
WW w ^J 1 1 w I Trap Drummers
Get your order in at
once. At our special
offer price — Jio.o
Thii high-grade Orchettra
Drum, 10 thumb screw
rodi, transparent drum
headi, aolid tbells, mapU,
rosewood, w%lAut.
SU*. 3 X 14—3 X IS— 4 X 15—4 X 14. This offer for
September and October.
E. P. Zeidler Drum Co., Cleveland, O.
3 SPECIAL
FEATURES
$5.00 a day
NOW BOOKING
U. S. MILITARY IN ACTION
3000 Feet of Film
COWBOY AND INDIAN
FRONTIER CELEBRATION
3000 Feet of Film
FALL OF TROY
Reproduction of The Trojan War
2000 Armed Gladiators
2020 Feet of Film
WRITE FOR DATES
1 Shret and 3 Sheet Posters FREE
Lyric Film & Supply Co.
27 South 6th Street
TERRE HAUTE, IND.
THE MOVING I'ICTURE ^VOkl.l )
SCENARIO WRITERS
\V> have fstablishcd a cleariiin house for w enarius. We buy
your M-rnarios out right or place them on a (oininiMion basis.
A prehminary fee of one dollar is charged for handling, to
I over expenses, and must anoinpany each manuscript.
('.ALLY AND MILLER. Scanarie Broker.
IS31 Broxiway, Koum 404 New Vt>rk C>ty
EXPORT FILM COMPANY
Dealer* in Sew and Second-Hand Filma
and Moving Picture Machines
Second-Hand Films $5.00 per Reel up
Camtraphone Film with two ^et8 of records lika new
Complete Lists sent free on request
bXPORT FILM COMPANY. 32 Inion Sq. E., New York City
INDEPENDENT FILM SERVICE
aOOO ft.. • tlmM a wMk
MOO ■• 7
MOO " •
MOO ■• 7
114.00
IS.OO
; 17.00
11.00
Utkorr^h* and Boor* Fr«« — Expraa* CliarrM On* Way.
Baod for List.
Hat* a coupla of Motiorrmph and Fowars iu»d machine! on hand —
Low Pric*. Haadquartars for Repairs and Suppllea
IMUSEMENT SUPPLT COMPANY
105 N. Dearborn St., Chicago
PURE AIR
ii at necesaary in your theatre aa Fire Exita. The pnUie 4eaiaa4
tanitar^ coaditions. On receipt of your remittance for $1.96 w«
will ship four quartj of our
Aroma Foam Perfumed Disinfectant.
one auart each of Geranium, Luzuran, Azuran and Vidor and will
include large compressed air iprajer and an artistic colored alida
for use on your screen. Sanitary Stn-ici Corporation, (a Wall
Street, New York City.
Address all communications to Laboratory,
2*1 FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
LECTURING the PICTURES
r
HUGH F. HOFFMAN
Lecturer of Special Releases
NEW YORK CITY
AND VICINITY
Now booking engagements for
DAVID COPPERFIELD— The Thanhouser Go's
version of Dickens' best known novel ( 3 reels ), and
FOUL PLAY — Edison version of Chas. Reade's
novel t in 3 reels). Other subjects on short notice.
Address care of 125 E. 23d. St.
MOVING PICTURE WORLD NEW YORK
Trleptionc Gramcrcy 1344
Features You Can Feature
That's what your business needs. Wake up! You fellers
who are in a rut.
Get in the Buzz Bus— and Book a FEATURE WEEKLY.
Go in training on counting money — you'll need it if you
start booking our magnetic, coin petting.
FEATURE FILMS
We buy them all — Cheyene 191 1, Romeo and Juliet, Oio
and Phyletes, Train Robbers, Passion Play and thirty
others.
Today is the time, before your competitor beats you to it.
Heralds — Colored Announcement Slides, Banners and
Lithographs sent in advance. Send for prescription now.
THE FEATURE FILM COMPANY
TOLEDO,
"DOCTORS OF HAS BEE\S."
OHIO.
THE E-Z SLIDE
MAKE THEM YOURSELF
CLEAR AS GLASS - WILL OUTLASI GLASS
You can wrilr or print on thrm •• csiily ai on • ttirrt of wntinf paper.
Atk your Film £xchang€ for thmrrt or t^ritm to
BATTERSHALL & OLESON
39 W. Adama St.
( lii<a(o. III.
The Iroquois
Theatre Fire
at Chicago in 1903 will ne-»er
be forgotten because of the
terrible, needless, inexcusable
aacrifice of jq6 lives. Same
old story of a panicmad
audience piling upon each
other in the vain effort to
escape through fire-doors that
would not open. The ^on
Dufrin SrIfReleanng Firt
Ejnt Lmtch optnj (ire-doori
intlanlly at tht ilichttrt
pressure on a solid bar
stretching across the door,
about waist high. This de-
vice has nrvtr failtd — it can-
not fail. Try it and see why.
Try it now. A day'a delay
may cost hundreds of lives.
The demonitrafion will cost
you nothing. CaUlog?
YoaoegDt flardware Co., Distributers, Indianapolis, Ind.
SECOND GRAND
ENTERTAINMENT AND BALL
OF THE
Moving Picture Operators
Benevolent Association
AT ARLINGTON HALL
19 to 23 St. Mirki Pl«ce
On Thursday Evening, November 23cl, 1911
TICKETS, ADMITTING GENT AND UDY. 50 CENTS
MUSIC BY PROFESSOR LOIIS FISCHER
Entertainment Starts at 8.30 Sharp Dancing at 1 1 O'clock
MAKE 'EM YOUR-
SELF SLIDES
Make them yourself. Written with pen and ink
or typewriter. Three minutes to make a slide. Used
for advertising slides, to announce future or feature
programmes, for chorus slides when chorus slide is
missing. We send four colors of gelatin. The slides
look well and any one can make them. They are
handy also for announcing vaudeville acts. In fact
they may be readily used for anything you may wish
to say to your audience.
For the sum of three dollars ($3) cash with order,
we will send by express, charges not prepaid, or
$350 by registered mail, prepaid, the following:
24 cover glass, i package binder strips, i dozen
mats, I instruction sheet, i form sheet and 50 strips
assorted colors gelatin — enough for from 300 to 400
slides. Order now. .Address
UTILITY TRANSPARENCY CO
1733 West 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y
676
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
CINES CO. of ROME
Studios and Factories, Rome and Padova
rihiTtiiPref erred Stock Lire 2,000,000
^''"^HOrdlnary Stock, 3,750,000
' Fully Paid-up lire 5,150,000
ITALIAN-TURKISH WAR.
The first series are now all sold and the next ship-
ment expected about end of month, showing Aviators
in Warfare, Episodes of last engagement, Insurrec-
tion of Arabs. Approximately 1000 ft.
Orders executed in strict rotation.
Posters.
Branch for the
United States of America
445 BrCCme St., cor. BroadWiy
New Ycric City
TELEPHONE, SPRING $232
TELEGRAPHS, CINES NEW YORK
Wanted— A Director
One whose " made good" record
can be seen without a microscope;
such a man can make a desirable
connection with an estabHshed
concern. Communications strictly
confidential. Address
H» Box 76, New YorK Times
NE\^ YORK CITY
Say, Mr. Exhibitor
Why pay an enormous price for film service when you
can be supplied from our monster stock of Feature
Films at the following prices:
2 Reels, six times per week $14.00
2 Reels, seven times per week 15.00
3 Reels, six times per week 16.00
3 Reels, seven times per week 17.00
Write for Film List
NATIONAL FILM BROKERS
186 North La Salle Street : : Chicago
W. E. GREENE
FILM EXCHANGE, Inc.
THE OLDEST AND LARGEST INDEPENDENT
FILM EXCHANGE IN NEW ENGLAND
Mr. Exhibitor :
Start the Season right by
using an Independent Ser-
vice from a Reliable House,
We are buying the Output
of the Sales Co, and have
some choice services open.
Write, wire, or call today at
W. E. Greene Film Exchange, inc.
228 TREMONT ST., BOSTON, MASS.
Telephone: 2187-3790 Oxford
The Indestrucfo Carbon Holder
is an integral casting of special metal —
fitted with a sliding contact, operated by a
set screw or wing nut, if desired. The de-
sign of the contact fits the carbon, furnish-
ing a larger area of contact, and thus
requires less pressure to
securely hold the carbon.
It is impossible to score
the carbon, and the ad-
justment screw will not
"freeze" under any con-
siderations. The concen-
tric adjustment permits
instantaneous renewals of
carbons.
For further and full
particulars write
THE ST. JOHN CORPORATION
180 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY
Sole distributors for
MOHAWK ELECTRIC CO. Albany, New York
ii
Great ''
Says '^Sprockets"
**lhe squarest house I ever
done business with !"
O^ Reels and orders
Majestic, making
for Eclair and
26
S^^* Write for prices art any kind of service
Anti Trust Film Co.
128 W. Lake St.
Branch Office-
Grand Rapids, Mich.
CHICAGO
Branch Office-
Minneapolis. Minn.
IHL MOX'ING fMCTURK WoRll)
677
THE KIMBLE
Alternating Current
Variable Speed, ' H. P.
Picture Machine
MOTOR
is not a toy, but a real motor, built
solidly from the same materials,
and in the same workmanlike
manner as we build our whole line.
^ It weighs 31 lbs., has a X in.
shaft, and is wound with 1000 ft.
of No. 20 wire.
^ Do not confuse it with the
cheap toys on the market, and
do not trifle with a toy.
q The KIMBLE is the only
motor that gives every possible
shading of speed between 300 and
3000 revolutions per minute
instead of by **steps" or jerks as
other motors do it.
Q Speed it up or slow it down by
moving a convenient lever.
^ It cuts out the drudgery, makes
a more perfectlv shaded picture,
and leaves your HANDS FREE
for other work.
Pricet, f. o. b. Chicago:
i^ H. P. no Volts, A. C. $27,00
yi H. P. 220 " A. C. $28.50
^ Get our guarantee.
^ When you write, tell what make and
size of picture machine you use.
Kimble Electric Company
1118 Washington Boulevard
CHICAGO, ILL.
a^r^-tr?^ (^^lu^i^o^
«
^art^<^n^yf^
j^€ey c^^?-yiJv^-r^^r-
y(^t.c^4>- Jtec<l^yf^e^
// y.^/?^}€LCtu/^^
Don't Be Discouraged
Noah was 600 years old when he
awoke to the advantages of water-
proofing. Then he built an Ark
and saved himself and stock from
destruction.
LET US SAVE YOU
By waterproofing your stock of
films (either new or old). Then
you wash them occasionally with
soap and water, and see how much
longer they last in clean, pliabk-,
" first run condition."
National Waterproof Film Co.
Patentees of Process and Machinery
4200—4202 W. ADAMS ST.
CHICAGO
678
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
^
HALLBERGSI
CATALOGUE
25c. in Stamps
Brings this to you.
Nothing Hke it ever published
before.
Will prove a constant guide
and money maker to every
proprietor, manager and
operator.
Send 25cts. today.
Special Jobber of
Edison
Powers
Motiograph
Moving Picture Machines
The "Hallberg Economizer"
Used in connection with any
of the above moving picture
machines, produces the finest
results on your screen that
money can buy.
I Equip Theaters Completely
And carry in stock only the
highest grade goods required
for your theater.
Free catalogues, circulars and
pamphlets furnished of indi-
vidual items you require.
J. H. HALLBERG
36 E. 23rd St., New YorK
OPERA
FOR EVERY PURPOSE
1,000 STYLES
CHAIRS
ESTABLISHED 1865
WRITE FOR CAT. No. 31
The A. H. Andrews Co.
115-117 So. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, III.
New York Office, 1165 Broadwaj. Seattle Office,
San Francisco Office, 673 Mlaglon St.
Branch** In all
LaadUts Citiaa
308-10-12 First At*., So.
HERE AT LAST
A place to buy parU for M. P. machines for le»a
One of our SPECIALS
latermltteat «■{ CQ F POWERS„ . .
SPROCKETS *1*^" ^ EuisoN Machioes
Write for Price Lut
PITTSBURQ M.P. SUPPLY CO.,PitUburg,Pa.
HKADQUAETEKa rOB
ASBESTOS
Curtains and Pictura B«otk«
C. W. Trainer Mfg. Co.
39 Pearl St., BCMTO9
•tUD
ron
•eOKLCT
Musicians Wanted I s.^hT'bSf.^^^'Jij^^i" <:J
10 o«nti, Cflrei>rat«d KaAok System of Pl&yiBs VaudanlU &ad
Draautio Music— Traii«poAiii£~FakiaK—ArraaxiDC.-t*uah« bj
■ail. Partieulftrs Fr*«.
KNACK STUDIO D«pt. 4 DANVILLE, ILL.
THKAI RK SEATING— Sen*/ for Moving
Picture Chair Cat. "V4," UphoUfrod Chair
Cmt."VS."
AMERICAN SEATING COMPANT
rhlcato ?iew Vork Boston Philadelphia
.^
STML PURIflTUIE CO.,
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An All-Comedy Week in the ^^Greatest December!"
Released Tuesday, Dec. 5
COMEDY !
THE NEWSY AND THE TRAMP
became fast friends and the friendship was of mutual benefit. The
tramp put forth a protecting hand in behalf of the newsboy, who
needed it, and the newsboy reciprocated by joining his protector's
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the county. This the newsy largely brought about by introducing
a new version of The Handwriting On the Wall ! The version is
given in a way that makes you laugh.
Released Friday, Dec. 8
COMEDY !
BROTHER BOB'S BABY
wants the milk bottle. Poor Billy Batch has to lay down a
good hand at the club to go and feed his brother's baby on a
Pennsylvania Railroad train — while the mother, who has missed
the train, frantically telegraphs instructions on how bachelors
**Brother Bob's Baby'
should take care of children. Can you bea^ it? The brother
does ! He flees while the fleeing is good, and his gyrations enter-
tain you mightily.
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A FOOTBALL HERO
(Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
A collegfe drama featurinc^ a l)i,c^ f.x-itball match between two bij^ university elevens.
Our THANKSGIVING DAY Release
The first of a series of child's fairy stories.
RELEASED THURSDAY, NOV. 30TH
"LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD"
{Length, approx. 600 feet.)
With Eva Prout as "Little Red Riding Hood." An elaborate production.
RELEASED WITH
"'TWAS EVER THUS"
(Length, approx. 400 feet.)
A witty little comedy absurdity that will tickle the young ladies.
RELEASED FRIDAY. DEC. iST
THE QUINCEVILLE RAFFLE
(Length, approx. 700 feet.) A good comedy, novel in plot.
RELEASED WITH
"THE GIRL IN THE CAB"
(Length, approx. 300 /rr/.) A short "mystery" story with a big surprise finish.
RELEASED SATURDAY. DEC. 2ND
THE MOUNTAIN LAW
(Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
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A storj' of "moon-shining' in the Kentucky hills.
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Oldest and Best | **'S/?e Worth'-W/^ile Film** I Always a Feature
MONDAY
Nov. 27, 1911
WORTH-WHILE
NESTORS
A WEEK
Happy Hobo's Help
A delectable comedy of exquisite charm and
rare worth that black-balls the blues and fills
life with warm sunshine. GET IT!
COMEDY
844 Feet
WORTHWHILE
NESTORS
A WEEK
COMING!
Monday, Dec. 4th-J^'ST TWO LITTLE GIRLS— A Veritable Film d'Art
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1911
When the West Was Wild
Western Drama
Length, 950 Feet
A thrillingly sensational Western
replete with the sort o' stuff that
fetches and holds the crowds. A
real reel riot of thrills. Don't
hesitate! GET IT!
Wednesday, Dec. 6th
STRUCK GOLD
A Golden Feature
Scene from
from 'WHEN THE WEST WAS WILD"
Saturday, December 2, 1911
A Western Feud
Short and snappy Western comedy —
bigger and better than most full reel
pictures.
Mutt & Jeff's
Scheme that Failed
A Mutt & Jeff episode that will not
fail to create hearty laughter. GET IT!
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Saturday, Dec. 9th, DESPERATE DESMOND Scene from a wester.n felt)
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ECLAIR proudly exhibits the folloA'inj: Testimonials, one from an Kxhibitor and the other from an
Kxchange They speak for themselves. The former ordered posters and booklets in advance and
the latter purchased two copies of the film, together with the largest quantity of posters ever placed
for a regular release in the history of films. Both these men are /nr to the core, and the Exchange man
is noted for being extremely critical. The originals of these communications are on file at the office
of the Moving Picture World and were received by Eclair on Wednesday, November 22, one day after
release date.
TELEGRAM
JfESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO.
Fort ff'aytu-, hid., Nov. 21. Rec'd Nov. 22
Eclair Film Co., Fort Li-e, N . J .
HANDS ACROSS THE SEA an immensf success greeted by rounds of applause.
Hundreds of people turned atcaw
SPRAGUE GREEN, Mgr. Lyric Theatre.
STANDARD FILM EXCHANGE
Eclair Film Co. 1(^8-172 W. Washington St.
Ft. Lcc, N. J. Chicago. III., Nov. 20, 191 1.
Gentlemen: I just smc the two reels of HANDS ACROSS THE SEA run
off. There Xi'cre present with me sex-eral good picture critics, including one of the
official police censors of Chicago. All of us xiuitchcd the picture closely in its
e^zery detail.
I zcant to compliment you upon this production, and no production of the
kind that I hare revr seen begins to compare favorably xcith it. I say this ivith
a knowledge of the fact we hare had some 7 ery e.rcellent productions. You have
simply gizen us that 7i'hich is most desirable and needed: QUALITY. It is a great
picture and I atn glad to (Kcn a print of same.
Hopiui; you zcill continue the <:^ood zi'ork, I remain.
Yours very truly. STANDARD FILM EXCHANGE,
Joseph Hopp, Pres.
COMING
Tuesday, December 5
In Humanity's Cause
An American Drama
ECLAIR RELEASES
Tuesday, December 12
™E Musician's Daughter
Thursday, December 7
There Fell a Flower
(Comedy) Life & Customs in Piemont. (Educational)
A Heart Storv
Thursday, December 14
Her One Day's Dream
Japanese Drama
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Yankee Doodle and Our Navy
CHAMPION SPLIT REEL
RELEASED MONDAY, DEC. 4th, 1911
In this 2nd Edition of
MOTHER GOOSE
the nation's youth are given a
brimming measure of a twenty-
minute interesting photo-study,
the study that is being agitated
the country wide by America's
foremost Educators.
Uncle Sam"
THE INDIAN FORTUNE TELLER "m^werr'*"
The story is Western in theme and locale. Special and attractive lobby sheets
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Will You Let Them ALL In
If They Promise to be GOOD?
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Mr. Exhibitor.
Great Scott! why shouldn't we break our necks, if necessary, to make good pictures? The encourage-
ment you've given u> in the past few week?- is wonderful. Orders from exchanges for our 2.000-foot
submarine picture (released Monday, \ov. 20) have shattered all records for films made in America.
And the orders for our regular "Saturday Split Imp" are beginning to pile in already! Thousands of
exhibitors have written us, saying they'll be glad to get three Imps eveo' week and will feature them
as long as they are good. How about you? Three lnii>s are knocking at YOUR door. Will YOU
let them ALL in if they promise to be GOOD ? Answer!
"THE DUMB MESSENGER"
I Cpf-yright, 191 1, Imf Films Cc.)
A cleverly concocted story of a gentleman burglar, a wealthy woman and a crooked butler. Staged
and enacted in the Imp's best manner. Released Monday. Dec. 4th. Do you suppose you'll get it?
"TONY AND THE STORK"
(Copyright, 191 1, Imp Films Cc. )
Your favorite King Baggott assumes the role of "Tony," and helps put over one of the most delight-
ful little stories we've ever sprung. Released Thursday, Dec. 7th. Do you suppose you'll get it?
"OUR SATURDAY SPLIT"
(Released SATLRDAY. Dec. 9.)
The first 600 feet are devoted to "Her Birthday" (copyright 1911), the kind of comedy that has helped
build up the Imp to its unquestionable leadership. The other 400 feet are devoted to some remarkably
interesting views of the Interscholastic Cross Country Road Run held Saturday. November i8th.
under the auspices of Columbia University. The two together form the ideal split reel, the kind you
have been clamoring for. Do you suppose you'll get it?
AsajiiMP IMP FILMS COMPANY xs^mm
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CARL LAEMMLE, Pres.
102 W. lOlst Street, New York N. V.
CHRISTMAS HINT!— Why not give away a lot of tho.-c ckvtr
Imp A. B.C. Books to your patrons at Christmas time? Will
make a hit and won't cost enough to talk about. Write at once
for reduced price proposition!
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under the most nerve-racking conditions imaginable.
^ All this time, though, I've been sawing wood. I have long aspired to lead them all, and when
the task of building a new plant faced me, I determined to do the job so that this ambition would
be realized.
^ I set to work determinedly, forgetting the value of the dollar. I just reached out for the best
men and things, and paid the price asked like a major. Then I put in my time to see that I got
good value for my money.
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DUPLEX STUDIO
in the business. My acting and mechanical staff is now complete, and I'll give you details regard-
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^ Then watch Powers Picture Plays, and if they don't surprise you, write — and roast me; I'll
deserve it.
Release for Tuesday, Dec. 5th
A Split Reel
"The Little Thief"
(Comedy-Drama)
"The Order of Big Horns"
(A Fraternity Burlesque)
For Saturday, Dec. 9th
A Full Reel Feature
"Two Men and a Girl"
ITS A DRAMA. AND THE KI.\D
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Beginning Monday, December 18th, SOLAX will release
three-a-week. A feature will be released on
that day. Watch advance notices.
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sixty-two exchanges throughout the United States and
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The wonderful increased sales indicate with cer-
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finding out the truth of it every day.
MODESTY IS A VIRTUE
We dislike to appear egotistical, but cannot refrain
from stating frankly that what we advertise we fulfill.
Evidence of this is demonstrated by a personal re-
view of our weekly program on the screen.
WEEKLY PROGRAM
MONDAY— Imp, Comet, American, Chamipion, Nestor, Solax starts Dec. 18th.
TUESDAY — Thanhouser, Bison, Powers, Eclair, (Amer.)
WEDNESDAY — ^Ghampion, Solax, Reliance, Ambrosio, Nestor.
THURSDAY — Rex, American, Itala, Imp, Eclair.
FRIDAY — Bison, Solax, Thanhouser, Lux, Gomet.
SATURDAY — Powers, Itala, Great Northern, Nestor, Reliance, (Republic
starts Dec. 9th), Imp starts Dec. 2nd.
SUNDAY— Majestic, Republic starts Dec. lOth.
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Releaspd Monday, Dec. 4th
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A COMEDY OF STAGE LIFE. WELL ACTED
AND MOST EFFECTIVELY SET
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Release for Saturday, November 25tti
THE THEFT OF MONA LISA
A splendidly enacted connedy with a novel and interesting plot.
Length 824 ft-ct.
Release for Saturday, December 2nd
THE PENALTY OF HER AMBITION
A strong and appealing dramatic- prcxiu( tion, depicting
how a young couples domestic happiness was restored
to them through the devoting influence of their child.
Our lobby di5ptay is now reidy for the trade. \^ rite for circular.
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CURRENT RELEASES
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Qaumont, Tuesday, Dec. 5
Jimmie Tricks The Landlady
Comedy. About 475 //.
Pretending to be a palmist, he
so mortifies the proud lady that
she doesn't dare to collect the
rent.
THE CHALLENGE
Drama. About 525 ft.
A clever story of a formidable
ladv fencer.
Eclipse, Wednesday, Dec. 6
THE LUCKLESS
BANKER
Drama.
About 1,002 //.
Desperate at the death of his
wife and the loss of his money,
Campbell, the banker, goes to the
gold fields of South Africa to
regain his fortune.
Qaumont, Saturday, Dec. 9
CAMOENS, The Portuguese
Shakespeare
Historical Drama. About 6io ft.
Living as a refugee in a dilapi-
dated hovel, the great poet
breathes his last, unhonored by
his countrymen.
Important Scenes in Paris, France
Travelogue. About 320 ft.
m. p
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Dec. 4
A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH °" '
A dramatic love story of unusual power, interwoven with an
interesting study of human nature.
Dec. 5
A Frontier Girl's Courage
Dec. S
A charming Western drama, full of adventure, color and
emotion — excellent.
"'-' THE MAID AT THE HELM '"' '
A TRUE-TO-LIFE TALE OF THE SEETHING GALE
AND BRINY DEEP.
Dec. 8
THE PLUMBER
Dec. 8
A rapidly moving, humorous comedy of human nature — about
600 ft., on same reel with A DAY WITH A CIRCUS. An
exceedingly interesting subject — about 400 ft.
COMING SOON TO BE RELEASED COMING
SELIG'S
™^ Cinderella '^"4'^ Mabel Taliaferro greatest
NOTE: See Jas. McQuade's Review in thiMisiue of the World MASTERI ILCE
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The Politician's Dream
Monday, November 27tli
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■■l'miii\ (K>j)c." I lo (Ircains lie is elected ^^ay()r of Xcw York. Wakes up and
finds his i)ipe is out. "I'elieve nie," Bunny is a "scream" in this laii!.(li pnjducer.
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The Freshet
John Bunny
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Tuesday, November 28th
You can't hold it back. It carries every thinj.^ before it, and you find yourself
drawn into a vortex of heart interest with a thrill of palpitating^ contemplation.
ff
The Voiceless Message
Wednesday, November 29th
A strangle story of a little deaf unite who leads her kind and loving foster
parents to learn the sign language, which is the means of saving them from rob-
bery and possibly tleath.
Adelc De Garde
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His Last Cent
Friday, December 1st
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It is a lucky penny, and brings good fortune and a wife to an unfortunate
and deserving young man. It will bring good luck to the exhibitors who include
it in their programmes.
Maurice Co»tello
'The Husking Bee
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Saturday, December 2nd
To the tune of "Money Musk" and "Turkey in the Straw" the boys and girls
gather at the husking bee, and the old folks join in. There's more fun in the
scenes and jollity of this picture — well, it would l)e a shame to miss it.
Lillian Walker
Next Week
Next Week
•SAVIXG THE SPECIAL"— Powerfully dramatic Monday, December 4th
•THE HYJ:>«'^TIST'' l^^^.^ ^^f j,^^ ,-^,„„,. ,,i,„i Tuesday. December 5th
"A bLR.H r MISTAKE ) ' „• , . i^ u /:tu
•THE BL \CK CI 1 \RM"— An Indian legend \\ ednesday, December 6th
•WAR-'-Militarv Drama ^ •,• ^'''^^y- I^ecember 8th
•HIS WIFE'S SECRE T"— Well told and acted .Saturday. December 9th
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Releaaed Wednesday, November 29
An Actor in a
New Role
This roaring farce pictures the ad-
ventures of a stranded Thespian who
turned book-agent. He was thrown
out often but always bobbed up again
You bet, he sold the books,
about 6oo feet.
Length
Split Reel
The Crab
Industry
An educational film showing how
crabs are caught, cooked, packed and
shipped. Excellent photography. The
final scene shows an ancient "cullud
pusson" devouring a big crab. Length
about 400 feet.
Released Thursday, November 30
Lens^th about 1000 feet
A Nicotine Conspiracy
In which the God of Love is assisted by My Lady Nicotine. A dandy plot,
splendidly interpreted. It will increase the popularity and prestige of your house.
Released Saturday, December 2
Length about 1000 feet
Western Chiv€Jry
Oh, this is a peach ! In
order to win Ethel, Burt
had the cowboys dress up
as Indians and attack the
automobile in which were
Ethel, her father and her
fiance, dear Harold. Brave
Burt ( !) rescued them and
grateful father bestowed
the fair Ethel upon him.
It's the best love-comedy
produced in a long time.
Released Monday, December 4th
Length about 1000 feet
A Head for Business
How the young artist with the aid of his sweetheart turned a $40,000 trick on
his hard-headed business brother. Full of the vital human emotions. Throbbing
with life and action. They'll surely like it.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 695
THE BEST FILMS TO BE
RELEASED
during tlie
Week of Dec. 4tli, 191 1
Dec. 5th—
"The Secret of the Confessional"
Dec. 6th —
'•Hobo Luck"
Dec. 7th—
"The Poisoned Arrows"
Dec. 8th—
"Eva's Faithful Furniture"
Dec. Qth —
"Her Little Slipper"
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Win or Lose ?
It's up to you, when you start
in the motion picture business,
whether your show will be a win-
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you buy.
A good machine will send your
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but a cheap machine will knock it
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Dcenes irom
THE AWAKENING OF JOHN BOND'
Edison Films
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 5lh
•'THE AWAKENING OF JOHN BOND"
Produced in Co-operation with The National Association
for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
CAST
J.dm Bond, a rolitician Bipelow Cooper
Uis Biide Miriam Nesbitt
.Nellie O'Brien Mary Fuller
(Jeorge O'Brien Harold M. Shaw
,„, ,. „.„ , ( Philip Tannura
riie -iounger 0 Briens Kathleen Coughlin
Treasurer of the Tuberculosis Committee Joseph M. Levering
Xurscs, Officers on board the yacht. Politicians. .
Our film contribution of this vear to aid in tfie sale of Christmas Stamps and to
help the fight against tuberculosis. The story is dramatic, while the educational
value of the film is enormous.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th
"JOHN BROWN'S HEIR"
CAST.
John Brown John R. Cumpson
His Incle Robert Brower
His Cousin Edward Boulden
His .\unt .■ Alice Washburn
Her Daughter Elsie McLeod
The Maid Bliss Milford
A Newspaper Editor William Wadsworth
\ Western comedy. Through mixing two newspaper accounts, the relatives of
John Brown, who had just "struck it rich," believed that he was at the [Kiint of
death and they all suddenly became very fond of him indi>ed. The end is laughable
in the extreme.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th
♦♦THE HEART OF NICHETTE"
CAST.
.Mile. Xlchette Camilla Salber?
Dr. Reynolds Marc McDermott
X Waif Edna May Weick
Her Drunken Father Charles M. Seay
Members of the Parisian Ballet and Orchestra.
This is a distinctly novel story, and shows life li» its extreme contrasts. The
greathearted dancer saves the life of a little child of the tenements by taking the
whole "Parisian Ball<ft" to her squalid room. There is a real heart tug in it.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 9th
♦♦THE DAISY COWBOYS"
CAST
Millie from the East '. Mary Fuller
Her I'ncle Wadsworth Harris
Her Aunt Mrs. Wallace Erskine
fJohn R. Cumpson
Cowbovs . J William Wadsworth
■ Edward O'Connor
„ I Edward Boulden
v\ hen .Millie Tl.<:ited the ranch, and all the cowboys fell in love with her. a
practical joke wa.« gotten up on her particular admirer. But the joke recoiled on
the makers. It Is a good Western comedy.
COMING: BEST COMEDY EVER:
"AN INTERNATIONAL HEARTBREAKER" - Release Date December I3th
THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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MOLLY PITCHER
A page out of U. S. History. An incident in the battle
of Monmouth
Released Monday, December 11th
NORMA FROM NORWAY
A Norwegian Story
Beautiful sea coast scenery and strong dramatic situations make this a
most attractive production
Released Wednesday, December 13th
BILL'S FLUTE
An Exciting Western Production
Kalem Genuine Western Portrayals Always Draw Big Houses
Released Friday, December 15th
SPECIAL MUSIC for ARRAH-NA-POGUE
We will supply you with a complete piano score and four piece orches-
tration for this feature film for 50 cents, postage prepaid
3 halftone electros (2^ inches wide) for either The Colleen Bawn or Arrah-Na-Pogue
50 cents each, postage prepaid
KALEM COMPANY
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, 235-239 W. 23rd St.
86 Wardour St., LONDON, W.
BERLIN, 35 Friedrich Str.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
ANNOUNCEMENT No. 6
READ WHAT IS SAID ABOUT THE
THE PEER OF ALL
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PICTURE
MACHINES
Galveston, Texas, Tribune, Friday, Sept. 29, 191 1.
"The Hulsey series of moving picture theaters of Galveston has shov/n its intention of co-oper-
ating with the city in every possible means to insure against the arising or spreading of fire by pro-
curing eight "fool and fireproof" picture machines. They are the first of their kind in the South. The
only danger, practically, that can befall a moving picture theater is a film fire, and the fact that the same
is shown from the rear of the theater is a constant source of danger. With the Simplex machines, two
of which are being installed in each of the Hulsey theaters, this is impossible even through carelessness
of the operator."
"Another feature with this latest innovation in the moving picture world is the arrangement of
the shutter which is so connected with the machine as to almost wholly obviate the eye worry, so often
met in moving picture theaters."
Denver, Colo., Oct. 6, 191 1.
SIMPLEX SALES AGENCY, 23 E. 14th Street, N. Y.
Gentlemen: — We requested the Chief of the Fire Department of Denver to send a representative
to this office to inspect the Simplex machine. He complied with our request, and the examiner reported
to the Chief that the Simplex machine was the ideal device for projecting motion pictures. Fire Chief
Owens stated that he would recommend to the City Council that the various picture shows in Denver
adopt this machine. We have been advised by the Chief's representatives that he would request the
Insurance Company officials to call at this office and pass their opinion on the Simplex as a safety,
fireproof machine. Yours truly,
WM. H. SWANSON FILM CO.,
By H. T. Nolan, Manager, 145 W. 45th Street, New York.
PRECISION MACHINE CO. SALES AGENCY, 23 E. 14th Street, N. Y.
Gentlemen: — The Simplex machine was inspected by the Canadian authorities, and they pro-
nounced it absolutely fireproof. They stated that on account of the fireproof construction of the
machine they may recommend that the booth be dispensed with entirely, and that the machine be
installed on a platform so that the operator will be in full view of the audience at all times, and any-
one can see whether he is violating any fire regulations. Yours truly,
E. H. MOZART, Monopole Film Company.
"Just the machine this department has been looking for."
N. Y. City Official Inspector, Bureau Water, Gas and Electricity.
SIMPLEX OFFICE, 23 E. 14th Street, New York City.
Gentlemen: — Since we first exploited the moving picture as an amusement attraction sixteen
years ago, at the Eden Musee, we have used many projecting machines. Money has been no object to
procure the best results, and, as a consequence, we have the reputation of showing the clearest, stead-
iest and most satisfactory pictures in the country. The new "Simplex Projector," the first one of
which was operated here, and has been steadily used for the last three months, is undoubtedly the
best machine we have ever operated. EDEN MUSEE AMERICAN CO.,
E. J. Crane, Manager.
SIMPLEX SALES AGENCY, 23 E. 14th Street, New York City.
Gentlemen: — We have just installed one of your "Simplex" projecting machines, choosing it after
an exhaustive examination of all other makes. For absolute perfection and precision, coupled with
extreme simplicity, it is everything that can be desired — a fact when TESTING films to determine the
accuracy of perforation and printing machines of the UTMOST importance.
Yours truly, THE "REX" MOTION PICTURE MFG. CO.,
573 Eleventh Ave., New York.
MANHATTAN SLIDE CO., 124 E. 14th Street, New York City.
New York, Boro of Brooklyn, Oct. 3, 1911.
Gentlemen: — The "Simplex" Moving Picture Machine that I bought through you is undoubtedly
the best projector we have ever used in Prospect Hall. After using the other machines, I cheerfully
state that the "Simplex" is decidedly the best and gives us entire satisfaction.
Yours very truly, WM. D. KOLLE, Prop.
NO MORE TROUBLEIWITH THE10EPARTMENTS IF YOU USE THE SIMPLEX
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ADVERTISING FOR EXHIBITORS 711
AMONG THE EXHIBITORS 750-768
OALENTAR OF LICENSED RELEASES 785
CALENDAR OF INDEPENDENT RELEASES. .733
CHICAGO LETTER 715
CHILD, THE, by Louis Reeres Harrison 703
CINDERELLA (Sells) 70»
COMVTENTS ON THE FILMS (Independent) .. .726
COMMENTS ON THE FILMS (Licensed) 7a»
CORRESPONDENCE 741
EDICATION AND SCIENCE 708
FACTS AND COMMENTS 700
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
INDEPENDENT FILM STORIES 782
INDEPENDENT RELEASE DATES 760
INQUIRIES 788
IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY 742
LADT FR0.V THE SEA,. THE (Thsnhoaser) . .705
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 780
LICENSED FIIJJ STORIES 762
LICENSED RELEASE DATES 744
LONDON LETTER 710
MANUFACTURERS' ADVANCE NOTES 728
NEW ENGLAND INVASION, THE 718
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ELECTRICAL SUPPLTES.
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ILO ELECTRIC CO 760
MACKIE, H. A 753
SCHNEIDER, E 759
ST. JOHN CORPORATION 765
ITLM BROKERS.
N.\TI0NAI, FILM BROKERS 759
TILlf DEALERS.
INTERNATIONAL FILM TRADERS 750
FILM EXCHANGES
AMEUIC.VN FKATI'RE FILM CO ",-.3
BRADKNUURG, GEO 757
CLAPHAM. A. J 767
EXHIIUTORS' FILM EXCHANGE 759
EXHIBITORS' FILM SERVICE 762
FEATURE FILM CO., CHICAGO 764
FEATURE FILM Ctl., LTD 764
FEATURE FILM CO., TOLEDO 766
FEATURE & EDUCATIONAL FILM CO 749
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HETZ. L 748
LAEMMLE FILM CO 7W
INDEPENDENT FILK MANTTFACIURER8.
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NESTOR FILM CO 684
POWERS FILM CO 688
REX MOTION PICTURE CO 751
SOLAX CO 6S0
THANHOUSER CO 682
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
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KALEM CO 697
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I'ICTORE IN THE INSANE ASYLUM, THE.. 710
PICTURES IN KANSAS CITY 717
PICTURES FOR CIIIRCHES 701
PROJECTION DEPARTMENT 721
RANDOM SHOTS OF A PICTURE FAN 714
REVIEWS OF NOTABLE FILMS 704
SONG SLIDB RELEASES 740
•STORIES OF THE FILMS (Independent) 752
STORIES OF THE FILMS (Licensed) 744
TEMPLE. TEX 742
VICTIMS OF ALCOHOL (C. G. P. C.) 706
MOVINO PICTURE MACHINE MANUFACTURERS.
AMERICAN M. P. MACHINE CO
EDISON, THOS. A., INC 006
ENTERPRISE OPTICAL CO 769-757
POWER. NICHOLAS 772
SIMPLEX M. P. MCH. CO 008
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
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Facts and Comments
Ox another page we print in full a letter from a lady
who writes from Santa Cruz, California. We be-
lieve that the views expressed in the letter represent
pretty accurately the attitude of the better eleiients in
the population toward the moving picture. It has taken
time and unremitting effort to win the friendship of
this most valuable element, but the results, which are now
appearing simultaneously in various parts of the country,
show that the labor has been well repaid. What our cor-
respondent says about pictures and actors is the idea of
thousands of others who are regular patrons. The
spirit of toleration and sympathy, which runs all through
the letter, is in marked and pleasing contrast to the
ignorant invective, which has not yet fully died out
among the intelligent classes. Women have always been
the staunch friends of the motion picture, and to gain a
recruit of the social standing and intelligence of this
writer is a matter for congratulation. We could name
many women to whom the industry owes much in the
exhibiting as well as in the manufacturing branch, but
their modesty, one of the most becoming ornaments of
the sex, will not allow us to give them public credit.
They prefer to work quietly, and the satisfaction that
comes to them from the consciousness of good work well
done is their best and only reward.
* * *
THE western sheriff, the cowboy and the Indian con-
tinue in the centre of the moving picture. We ob-
serve in the list of last week's releases such familiar titles
as "The Ranchman's Daughter." "The Ranchman's
Mother-in-law," "The Eastern Cowboy," "Cowbov Life,"
"The Halfbreed's Daughter." "The Girl and the Sheriff,"
"The Desert Claim" and "The Desert Well." This Hst
might easily be further increased with titles suggestive
of sheriff', cowboy and Indian. In the name of the eternal
fitness of things has not this cowboy-Indian obsession
gone far enough ? What is the reason of it all ? Do man-
ufacturers find it easiest and cheapest to work their
"Western" plant, or do they imagine that two-thirds of
the population are dime-novel-reading boys between the
ages of ten and sixteen? For years and years now we
have had a perfect riot of these "Wild West" things with
no intermission or closed season of any kind. It is a law
of nature that the very best become tiresome, if there is
too much of it. In the homely phrase of the day, "Too
much of a good thing is bad." Seven at least out of
everv ten patrons are tired of "Blue Eagle" and "White
Eagle" and "Yellow Eagle" and "Black Wolf" and of
the sheriff and his connections, such as the "Sheriff and
the Outlaw," "The Sheriff and the Cowboy," "The
Sheriff and the Hobo," and so on ad nauseum. The
breathing, interesting life all around us and the treasures
of the past are too often ignored to continue this proces-
sion of impossible, stilted, melodramatic, stereotyped n-en
and women. Give the public just a little rest.
* * *
AN exhibitor writes to The Moving Picture World
defending the delineation in moving pictures of
such characters as ".\lkali Ike," a fictitious gentleman of
Western origin fiercely addicted to chewing tobacco with
all the habit inplies. Says our correspondent: "Suppos-
ing a character does chew tobacco and spit; is he the less
enjoyable and true to nature?" The answer, gentle
friend, in both cases is NO. Of course there may be
people who enjoy the constant companionship of a chewer
and spitter of tobacco, but we have never met any such.
We still believe that the habit of chewing tobacco is
filthy, disgusting and altogether reprehensible. If
"Alkali Ike" has other lovable qualities, his fondness for
masticating the fragrant ( ?) weed detracts from them
and is distinctly not enjoyable. Xor is "Ike" true to
nature in the proper sense of the word. Even in the
sense in which our correspondent uses the word there is
no such truth to nature as would be fit for reproduction
in moving pictures. A pig-sty in that sense is "true to
nature," and worse things are "true to nature." but the
inborn decency of mankind bars the reproduction of such
things on the stage or in any public place.
* * *
THE decision of the United States Supreme Court
sustaining the law which was designed to protect
literary property, and declaring a filming of copyrighted
books and dramas to be such a "public representation" as
to fall within the purview of the statute, is not. as the
theatrical press agent is eager to assure us, a "blow to
the manufacturers of moving pictures." The Kalem
film. "Ben Hur," was made in the extreme infancy of the
industry, when things were in a chaotic and unsettled
condition and sensationalism was the order of the day.
Little attention was paid to the protection of the copy-
right. There has been a most radical change since then,
and manufacturers now would, in the great majority of
cases, respect the code of ethics in the world of literature
even if that code were not reinforced by the law of the
United States. If the manufacturers really want a story
or a drania. protected by the law of copyright, they have,
as a rule, no difficulty in acquiring the right to film the
subject. They have shown themselves both willing and
able to pay for the filming rights of a copyrighter pro-
duction.
The film makers are not. however, in any sense of the
word or to any appreciable extent dependent on their
ability to acquire the filming rights of copyrighted sub-
jects. Slowly but surely there is developing a new school
of competent scenario writers who understand thoroughly
the needs of the film producer. These needs are peculiar
and reciuire special study, and cannot be successfully
supplied without some degree of practical experience on
the part of the scenario-writer. With the growth of a
new school of moving picture playwrights, and with the
vast materials which the fiction, the literature and the
history of the world afford, it is not likely that the manu-
facturers are in any danger of running short of plays.
* * *
THE functions of criticisms and of sensible and jus-
tifiable censorship as well, have in all civilized com-
munities been exercised by the press ahpost from the cen-
tury in which printing was invented. Today, when the
press is in a more highly developed state than ever before,
it is more than ever before the representative of that pub-
lic opinion which is the tribunal of last resort in all mat-
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ters pertaiiiin<j to the theatre, the literature and all public
affairs. It may be fairly claimed that public opinion has
delegated its critical and censorial functions to the press
and that the conmion concensus of the press ought to be
the final verdict, except in extraordinary cases. This
I)cing so, all elYorts tt> censor and criticise motion pic-
tures in other (juartcrs mu>t be lookeil upon as a failure
of jurisdiction. The papers that devote part of their
space to the reviewing and criticising of motion pictures
and, in a much greater degree Thk Moving Pilturk
World, have attended to the censorship and criticism
with fairness, justice and thoroughness. The tendency
of all criticism has been toward the inculcation of higher
ideals. We have never hesitated to apply the scourge
when the protection of public decency seemed to require
it. It seems to us that Tin-: Moving Picture World
and other papers, even if they only devote part of their
space to the motion picture, ought to be recognized as
the most proper and powerful censors and critics by the
various boards and civic and reforming bodies that be-
lieve themselves called upon to censor the pictures. A
National Board of Censorship is impossible, except on
stationer^', for there is no authority in the federal consti-
tution for national censors. Their verdict may be set at
naught by the constables or village board in the most
obscure comer of the land. By this we do not mean in
any way to detract from the well-earned prestige of the
present Board of National Censorship, whose work has
been conscientious and has on the whole been endorsed
by public opinion.
Pennsylvania Exhibitors Win Victory.
They Escape Proposed Tax of $500 by Decision of Phila-
delphia Court of Common Pleas.
Moving picture men throughout the Keystone State
are rejoicing over the decision of Judge Staake of the
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia. The decision
which was handed down Tuesday afternoon, November
2ist, is to the effect that the Act of 1907, assessing a year-
ly tax of five hundred dollars on certain places of amuse-
ment does not apply to moving picture theatres, whether
such theatres run only pictures or pictures and vaudeville
together.
Credit lor the victory is largely due to the efforts of
Mr. J. Louis Breitinger, a member of the legislature from
the Nineteenth District in Philadelphia, and attorney for
the Exhibitor's League of Pennsylvania. Mr. Breitinger
had prepared a test case, in which the legal status of the
moving picture entertainment was submitted to the court.
The question was whether the defendants in the action,
Donnelly and Collins, were the owners or lessees of a
building the whole or part of which is used for theatrical
or operatic entertainments or for the exhibition of
museums. Mr. Breitinger contended that the moving
picture places, such as conducted by his clients, could not
be held as giving theatrical or operatic entertainments
within the legal definition of the terms. He also pointed
out that the moving picture places have to pay a hundred
dollars license fee to the city each year, and that under the
circumstances they could not be called upon to pay the
additional five-hundred-dollar tax provided in the Act of
1907. In his opinion Judge Staake cites a previous de-
cision made in the State courts of Pennsylvania to the
effect that "a moving picture show is not in any proper
sense of the word a theatrical entertainment." Occa-
sional acts of vaudeville, the judge adds, do not alter the
general character of the entertainment. Judgment was
accordingly entered for the defendants.
Pictures for Churches
l'\ \\ . ."5 11. fill. .N ill >U.
Ir is characteristic of the popular ignorance, s<j assidu-
ously fostered and pn^motcd by the yellow press, that
any j)roposed use of the motion picture for purposes
higher than amusement is regarded in a .spirit of surprise
and wonder and gives occasion to startled comment. Thus
every priest or pastor who seeks to make practical use of
the cinematograph for churchly ends is sure of a press
notice, in the course of which such phrases as "a startling
innovation" and "a departure from time-honored
methods" are pretty sure to <jccur.
It seems that recently in a large city of the New Eng-
land States "the first Baptist church took the initiative in
determining the value of moving pictures as a modern,
method of religious work. ' Quoting further from the
paragraph before us, we learn that "a .series of motion
plays were exhibited before a gathering of church offi-
cials, educators and laymen." Two pictures were men-
tioned, "Eugene Wrayburn," the filming of a well-known
episode from Dickens' story, "Our Mutual Friend," and
"The Work of the Red Cross Society."
The attitude of this church toward the motion pictures
is deeply interesting because typical of that of many
churches in all denominations. There is an unmistakable
desire to welcome the picture and to make it an aid and
ally of the church. Even where sound sense is still ob-
scured by prejudice there is a disposition to learn n.ore
about the possibilities of this new educative force.
We welcome this interest and promise to do all in our
power to keep it alive and lead it to practical results. The
Moving Pfcture World aims to be the medium through
which churches as well as schools may call upon the cine-
matograph as probably the most effective aid in commu-
nicating knowledge and creating religious sentiment.
It is but fair and proper to say in connection with this
topic that at least four manufacturers have devoted con-
siderable time and eflfort to the making of pictures with
a religious coloring: the Pathes, the CiaunK>nt, the Edi-
son and the X'itagraph. The Pathe Passion Play, despite
some minor deficiencies, has demon>trated its worth and
has in numerous instances received the praise of ministers
of various denominations — no small matter, when you re-
member that in modern Christianity ministers seem as
fond of disagreeing as doctors. I mention as typical re-
ligious films of the other companies. Gaumont"s "The
Blind Man of Jerusalem." Edison's "The Burning of
Rome" and Vitagraph's "Life of Moses." .Xs far as
(juantity is concerned I believe the \itagraph merits the
palm, liaving probably turned out more religious and
semi-religious pictures than all the other manufacturers
put together.
With no desire to detract from the merits of any of
the pictures named, it is doubtful whether a majority of
them could reasonably expect the unqualified approval of
the christian churches. The production of a religious pic-
ture, correct in its costuming? and settings, historically
accurate and imbued with the proper spiritual atmosphere
is a task of gigantic proportions. A picture which is to
stand the test of scholarly criticism cannot be made with-
out the assistance of scholarly minds well versed in his-
tory, especially in ecclesiastical history-. When I speak of
historical knowledge in this connection I do not mean
merely a recollection of dates and names, but that deeper
knowledge, which means a thorough understanding of the
heart and spirit of a past age.
Needless to say. when I speak here of religious pic-
tures I mean to be understood as speaking of pictures
specially and solely used for churchly and even denomina-
tional purposes. As far as the general public demand for
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pictures of religious tendencies is concerned I believe that
^o be amply satisfied by the present supply. These latter
may be crude and theatrical, but it would seem absurd to
apply the standards of higher criticism to them. When
we deal, however, with pictures for the exclusive use of
churches the situation changes. If the best possible is
to be produced — and nothing less than that is worth while
— the churches must exchange their destructive work for
constructive effort and share the burden with the manu-
facturers. They must become builders instead of critics.
Of course, even if they gave their best and ripest scholar-
ship, it would be of little use without the practical knowl-
edge of the manufacturers. The day may come when the
film maker will unite in one person or at least in one
studio all the requisites for the production of splendid re-
ligious pictures, but even to such an optimistic enthusiast
as the writer of this article, that day appears to be in the
distant future.
An intelligent director of a little more than average
education may with the assistance of competent scholars
who need by no means be ministers, produce a series of
pictures absolutely correct in every detail and acceptable
ffor church purposes. Mutual helpfulness and toleration
and respect would be indispensable. In determining the
-scope of such pictures or the length of any given series
•the advice of the scholar and historian should be control-
ling. In the time arrangement, in the developing and
-emphasizing the dramatic moments the director's word
should be paramount. A rational division of labor would
ensure good results.
If a genuine demand for religious pictures, to be used
ly churches alone, really exists, it should make itself
known in no uncertain manner. The churches themselves
control the situation, the possibilities of the cinematograph
are at their disposal.
As to the question above propounded, "Is it possible
to make the motion picture an important factor in re-
ligious work?" there can be but one answer. From time
immemorial art, even in its crudest form, has been the
friend of religion. In the days of ancient Greece,, when
the human mind was in its zenith, art and religion were
one. The picture, the statue, the temple, were the sacra-
ments of the pagan religion. Even Christianity has not
disdained to use art, especially the picture, the statue and
the temple in the unfoldings of its doctrine, its ritual and
its worship. Indeed, medieval Christianity has given the
world painters greater than those of the days of Pericles
and sculptors scarcely inferior to Phidias.
All the eloquence of the painting is united with the
plastic beauty of the statue in the motion picture — the
•motion, the most important factor in impressing the senses
and the memory super-added thereto.
Of course we have had no Correggio or Rembrandt or
Michael Angelo of the motion picture, but who shall say
that we never will have them ? When I ponder over the
■marvelous progress of this industrial art, candor compels
the statement that many a manufacturer has grown with
his task and has risen to his opportunities. The word
"impossible" is becoming obsolescent in all things con-
nected with the cinematograph.
While a Republican candidate was addressing a crowd be-
fore the court house in Barbourville, Ky., and entertaining
them with moving pictures, all (lo) of the Knox County
prisoners escaped through a hole in the rear wall. We
tremble when we contemplate the set-back this episode will
give the moving picture.
SCENARIO WRITING TAUGHT BY MAIL.
Eleven Lessons.
By W. S. B., With Apologies to E. W. S.
In starting your efforts as a scenario writer, go to the
nearest post office and purchase one hundred dollars' worth
of stamps. If for any reason you stop in or near the middle
of your career, you will be able to exchange Uncle Sam's
tmted heraldry without loss back into buttons, which will
surely help to keep the wolf at a distance. Next buy the
standard works on Vegetarianism, studying the food values
u Pr""^s, rice and nuts. Try to get the back number of
the New York World showing how to live comfortably on
12 cents a day and make an annual saving for purchase of an
automobile and the cancellation of your second mortgage.
If you live in New York City or any other large town
move out and take up your residence in the interior of New
Jersey or Connecticut, where a whole house may be rented
at $10 a month or less. The acquisition of a typewriting ma-
chme with an extra supply of ribbons and extra thin paper
will complete your working outfit. We advise buying a
Bible, the "Book of Job" will be found appropriate and
cheerful reading by the writer of scenarios.
Before starting to wrife your first scenario, carefully study
the family tree of the various scenario editors, directors, pro-
ducers and principal actors and actresses. If you can dis-
cover and prove relationship with any of them either through
yourself or your wife your prospects will brighten at once.
If you fail to discover any kinship, except such as is derived
from our common ancestors, Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Eve,
formerly of Paradise, try to get into personal touch with
such moguls as above named.
Now write your first scenario and send it to any manufac-
turer you like, as soon as it comes back with the rejection
slip, read carefully such printed or typewritten advice and
directions as the editor may have seen fit to put on the slip.
Carefully thereafter follow these instructions. If you are
counseled to write "clean and snappy comedies," write them.
Don't ask what he means by "clean ana snappy comedy," be-
cause he would never answer you any way. In the next
lesson we will show you what to do with yoi'r first check.
If you ever get one.
FLICKERS.
We are accustomed to the lay press referring to reels as
"rolls," but the Pittsburg Dispatch scribe who calls a reel
of film "a coil of views" is entitled to the coffee cake for this
session.
* * *
Those w^orld series baseball pictures have not been overly
popular with certain bugs who bet their money on the Giants.
* * *
Since the Supreme Court decision against adapting copy-
righted plays into photoplays, it becomes an open question
as to whether George M. Cohan has actionable grounds
against Mark Dintenfass for plagiarizing the American Flag.
* * *
In accordance with a municipal ordinance all picture houses
in Marietta, Ohio, will have to be periodically fumigated.
Strangely enough the residents do not see any personal re-
flection in this. Still it could be worse. There are some
places in New York where the audience ought to be fumi-
gated one by one as they pass in. How would it be to give
a free bath with every ticket'
A party from Otsego. Mich., wearing blue goggles and
plaid neck comforter, has been looking around Goshen, Ind.,
with the idea of investing in a moving picture show.
Elite Theater, Great Bend, Kans.
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The Child
I'>v L»juis Reeves Hakkison.
IWAS not astonishcil to road a broad-minded editorial
in one of the Icadinjj dramatic papers referring to
the photoplay as an educator of the public in appreciation
of tlic drama, but now comes one of tiic fjrcat New York
dailies with over a page of editorial o])iiiion on the mov-
ing picture as the great educator of the future, "in
development of the mind and stirring the imagination,"
though it could have been better put "through developing
tlie mind by stirring the imagination." It is a pleasure
to read opinions from such sources unaffected by preju-
dice in the place of attacks on moving pictures based on
a few harmful ones shown. I have listemd to flings from
actors on the stage expre'^sing contempt for exhibitions
which suit millions of our people, but those same actors
deride the public they are compelled to entertain in order
to make a living, and there is always something shallow
if not otTensive about the man who tries to give an im-
pression that he is superior to his work. It is easy to get
the measure of an individual who tries to lower his fel-
low-men by self-laudation, especially one who decries
those who furnish him with bread and butter. There
are tens of millions of intelligent people in this country
and millions of them are going every day to the picture
shows. That the papers have been slow to recognize
the new art as a tremendous factor in our daily lives is
due to stupidity, but not to that of the public. That some
of the more progressive periodicals are recognizing the
importance of photography in education is a cheering
sign of enlightenment.
It is of high importance to each one of us that we eat,
sleep and have clothes to wear, but little else that we do
besides providing these is of importance to the world
except as it relates to the future and especially to the men
and women of the future — the children of today. We
all say that we love them ; there are times that we do as
a matter of instinct and times that we do not from selfish
reasons. There are times when I feel like kicking the
stuffing out of the kid who keeps kicking the back of
my chair in the theater, and then the baby squalls at the
most exciting moment when the Indians are coming, but
those minor details have little to do with the question.
If we are progressive and generous we like to see others
progress with us. and if we are broad we like to see
humankind benefited that happiness may be more equit-
ably and widely scattered. The men who founded this
nation were broad and generous, and moving pictures
are telling us more effectively than literature of their
nobility of character. The men who fought our wars
and the women who gave up what they valued most in the
world during those times of trial are shown to us in the
photodrama as riowhere else — lest we forget. It is a
good thing for us to look into the lives of other people,
to see how they suffer and struggle, in order to keep us
human and sympathetic, and every playwTight, producer
and actor who contributes to a true story pictured on
the screen reveals something of himself therein that adds
to its value. I have seen people who would not like to
have it known how unfamiliar they were with the Bible,
whose knowledge of it was really limited to a few verses
lisped in Sunday school, watch a drama of sacred history
as if it was a revelation to them. Travel pictures are
as yet crude, lacking explanatory text and not selected
with great care, yet they are both fascinating and in-
structive. The moving pictures are teaching us in a
thousand ways — what a marvelous factor they are des-
tined to become in the education of the child I
A great Frenchman says that societies only have the
criminals they deserve, meaning that a criminal is not
a type but a result. An enormous number of criminals
come from no especial class, but from circumstances im-
posed on them in childhood when it is easiest to correct
refractory dispositions or relegate a hereditary degene-
rate to medical attendance. Much that is regarded a*
faulty if not wicked, such as lying, stealing, and decei>-
tion, is a provision of nature for the weak in a -trugglc
for existence w-here survival is due to artifice ratiicr than
strength. Children showing such qualities in a marked
degree often become fine lawyers or politicians if left
alone, or may have their characters so modified by ex-
terior influences as to take up some respectable fjccupa-
tion in mature life. Organized society of intelligence is
now protecting itself against crime by prevention rather
than punishment, hence the outcry against pictures de-
signed to make crime heroic. Photoplays encouraging
crime are severely censured, and justly when it is con-
sidered how new is the art. "Get-Rich-Quick-Walling-
ford," showing the attractive side of swindling on the
stage. "Leontine and Company," in the Saturday Eve-
ning Post, portraying crime as a high art, and the efforts
of daily papers to put a halo of interest on the head of
every political boss, desperate murderer, or decadent
title-hunter in the land are beyond censorship because
they are time-honored institutions. To teach crime in
the picture is an outrage, to present it in attractive colors
on the stage or in the papers is business.
It has probably occurred to more than one man that
the word "criminal" is rather loosely applied to the in-
dividual who gets caught with the goods, but. however
that may be, the relation of the child to the criminal is
now exciting a vast amount of attention among intelli-
gent people, and moving pictures cannot escape being
considered as an influence on both becaure of the accessi-
bility of the low-priced exhibitions. But it may have oc-
curred to others that the criminal who is not driven by
desperation to acts against society has the child's natural
quality of intense egotism implanted for self-preservation.
The man who is over-impressed by his usefulne-s to him-
self, who is so lacking in consideration for others that
his distinguishing characteristic is uselessness to the
world, is just as much in need of the educational influ-
ences of moving pictures as the child or the criminal, as
he is a sort of a cross between the two. entertaining a
jealous hatred of enlightened men and the sole creature
impressed with his own importance when he acquires
wealth. Such men are more dangerous than criminals
because of the false success they achieve while unaware
that man has emerged from an individual into a social
existence, ignorant that they owe as much as has been
given them, and creating criminals by narrow-minded
cruelty and oppression. We do not want our children to
grow up like the meanest examples of society as it is now
constituted, and I think the trend of photoplays more
than those of the stage is towards exalting what is brave,
manlv, generous and noble.
Plays of that kind invariably receive the applause of
our American children, showing that the material for
splendid men is in them, notwithstanding the paternal
examples set before them. The child is all right, and
this young art should be in such close sympathy with the
child that they will grow up together, superior to the
present product and a credit to the nation of their birth
and development.
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"CINDERELLA" (Selig).
SEVERAL months ago William N. Sclig resolved to
spring a delightful surprise on the young folks far and
near during the joys of Ciirislmas and the New Year's tide.
He knew that the merry jingle of the bells of Santa Claus
w'uild harmonize sweetly with the prance of the hoofs of
the tiny, mettled steeds attached to the fair Cinderella's
gilded coach, and so he set about the big task of presenting
the story of that fabled darling in pictures.
But where was he to find the Cinderella? It would have
been an easy task, indeed, to find a tinselled beauty that
would meet the requirements of the role, as presented in
Mabel Taliaferro as Cinderella.
pantomime, but to discover the one who. in addition to a
petite graceful body, and pretty girlish face, had the talent
to impersonate the original to the life was indeed difficult.
There was just one little lady in the country that could fill
the bill, and that was Miss Mabel Taliaferro.
Mr. Selig had heard that Miss Taliaferro on several occa-
'sions had expressed the wish of being given the chance some
day to appear in a dramatic presentation of "Cinderella," as
she believed the pretty story lost much of its realism by the
customary pantomimic treatment. He immediately got in
touch with the lady and arrangements were made for her
engagement. In the meantime the story of "Cinderella" had
been specially written for the production by Henry K.
Webster, and afterwards adapted and produced by Colin
Campbell.
Over five weeks were occupied in the production, and three
hundred people were employed. The subject has 99 scenes,
and these make three full reels.
One feels the weight of responsibility in reviewing this
great filmed subject, lest through oversight much that is
meritorious and praiseworthy may escape notice. After see-
ing the three reels run off, twice in succession, I can vouch
that the scenes grow on one by repetition. There is such a
wealth of settings, both outdoor and interior; such a great
variety of properties and costumes, selected with the utmost
care, so much of action and heart interest throughout these
3,000 feet of film that one cannot possibly take in at one sit-
ting more than a small fraction of the actual values.
Always prominent throughout, and holding one with heart
grips is the Cinderella of Mabel Taliaferro. She is a dis-
tressful, coy, hoydenish, mischievous, adorable bit of femi-
ninity, this Cinderella, that Miss Taliaferro has created. Just
Scene from "Cinderella" (Selig).
watch her when she takes another look at the ring given her
by Prince Charming. How those eyes grow soft at the
memory of the giver, and how the face lights up with a hope
that chases away the specters of her grim surroundings!
With what maidenly simplicity and innocence does she take
farewell of him at the first meeting place, and with what de-
licious reserve does she tease him at the royal ball, in the
palace! Then how sweet the surrender she makes on the
balcony, when she pennits the first kiss, just before her face
becomes clouded with horror, as she catches sight of the
great town clock, about to toll the hour of midnight! It is
all delightfully real, and. when the producer, by clever dis-
solving scenes, introduces us to the fairy godmother and to
the wonders wrought by her. we view it as a mere matter
of course, because our hearts are full of the wrongs of the
helpless girl and we are of the opinion that she deserves
the utmost that a miracle can work in her behalf.
T. T. Carriagan is an excellent Prince Charming. His ex-
pression of love is a.?, deep as a spring and as soft as velvet.
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In his disguise as a milk vender, lie keeps one amused all
the time he is in the camera's field, and little mirthful inci-
dents follow in his train that ureatly heighten one's pleasure.
The two stepsisters and the stepmother are ably sustained
by Josephine Miller, Olive Cox and Lillian Leighton. The
Scene from "Cinderella" (Selig).
latter is especially strong and docs not mince matters in
her cruel treatment of the motherless Cinderella.
Little Baby Griffin is about one of the sweetest fairy god-
motl'.ers that anyone could have, and I can see in imagina-
tion the great, fascinated, bulging eyes of millions of tots as
they see her appear and disappear magically in the gloomy
kitchen, where she makes a beautiful coach out of a pumpkm
and prancing little horses out of tiny white mice.
These films are ones to swear by. my friends, exhibitor*.
Matinees for children should be widelv advertised. The
griiwiuips will enjoy them equally as well. By all means, if
your house will permit it. show the entire three reels at one
exhibition. Ten cents should be charged for admission, and
the show will be cheap at that.
The date of release of "Cinderella" cannot be stated at this
writing, but it will be announced in due time.
THE LADY FROM THE SEA.
An Adaptation of the Ibsen Play by the Thanhouscr Co.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
OUITE irrespective of the merits <>i this film, which shall
presently be considered at some length, it is meet to
say just a word about the play and its presentation at
the Lyric in this city. The Moving Picture \\'f>rld on divers
occasions has recorded its emphatic dissent front the philoso-
phy of Ibsen and would recoil with the proverbial horror
irom the thought of trying to film such plays as "The Pillars
iif Society" and "The Ghosts," and would with a bitter sob
even prefer a "Western drama." The savage and intolerant
criticism of the "Lady from the Sea." however, we cannot
allow to pass without a challenge.
The dramatic power of Ibsen and his technique arc no
longer subjects of controversy in the literary and critical
world. In "The Ladv from the Sea" Ibsen displays his
ripened dramaturgic faculties and yields nowhere to that
strange penchant for the purely morbid and repellant, which
alone threatens his claim to be numbered in the first flight
of dramatists.
Now a word as to the story of the play. It centers about
a girl, who had been familiar with the sea from her child-
hood— if indeed one may speak of a mere mortal becoming
"familiar" with a mysterious and pitiless element. In all
ages men have credited women with intuition, the possessing
of a sensc-like facultv bv which tlicv c.in understand or at
Cinderella in the Magic Coach — Scene from "Cinderella" (Selig).
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jeast communicate with nature more easily than men. Now
imagine the sensitive soul of a little girl, brought up by the
sea, among the tragedies of the ceaseless waves, in the soli-
tude of a lighthouse. Is it strange that her mind takes on a
pensive hue? If such a state of mind can be brought in con-
flict with the accepted conventions of society, it is surely
possible to create dramatic situations of supreme interest.
What is there improbable or dramatically incompetent in
her meeting another child of the sea, a mysterious and mag-
netic stranger, as he appeared to the fancy of the "Lady
from the Sea"?
The "ring-marriage by the sea" may have an element of
weirdness about it, but who will say it lacks fascination and
dramatic interest? What finally is more probable and more
satisfying, both dramatically and ethically than the end? The
woman wants to cast oflf the evil influence on her mind not
through seeking the protection of her husband, but through
the exercise of her own free will. If Ibsen had ended the
play by having Dr. Wangel come forward at the critical
moment and exclaim melodramatically "Avaunt, she is my
wife," the thing would immediately have dropped with a dull
thud to the level of the Desperate Desmond school of drama
sea. The story then runs on with commendable clearness
and swiftness and the climax is finely rendered. The scene
showing the restless, though now married Ellida, reading in
the garden, while the returned stranger is pushing hi< way
through the hedges is of singular beauty and has caught the
spirit of the dramatist with striking success.
The part of Ellida is well taken. The combination of
moodiness and wilfulness, of which in the early part of the
story the character of Ellida is composed, has been under-
stood and brought home to the spectator, and the latter
hardening of the girl's will when she resists the power of
the murderous sailor and finds peace on her husband's
Scene from "The Lady from the Sea" (Thanhouser).
and we would presently have looked for a cigarette in the
mouth of the mysterious stranger. The triumph of sanity
over threatening moral unsoundness is none the less dra-
matic and convincing, because it comes as the result of the
absolutely untrammelled will of the wife.
In no reel of motion pictures has the superiority of the
cinematograph to the speaking stage been demonstrated
more forcefully than in this Thanhouser production. In-
deed, the criticism aimed at the play is completely disarmed
by the film, for the manufacturer has made the most of his
opportunity to show the influence of the sea over the girl's
mind and soul. In the play we never see the lighthouse, and
never have a chance to prepare our minds for the mysterious
marriage by the sea. What we only hear in the play, we
actually see in the film and the supreme moment of the
yielding of the girl's heart to the power of the stranger is
sure of its effect. The seascapes shown were perhaps lack-
ing in the weird fascination of the Norwegian fjord, but they
were well-chosen and created that atmosphere of mystery
so essential to the full development of the dramatic moments
in the story. Some of the best actresses on the European
stage have essayed the role of Ellida, the "Lady from the
Sea," and it has taxed their powers to the utmost. The task
of the player on the silent stage, though by no means a light
one, has made easier because the film shows what she was
in the days of her early youth, it develops her character
gradually and we seen every important step in the develop-
ment take place before our very eyes. The very first scene
strikes the keynote of the plaj' — a girl under the spell of the
Scene from "The Lady from the Sea" (Thanhouser).
bosom after freeing herself by an eflfort of her own indi-
viduality was portrayed with skill. Dr. Wangel solved the
problem of his part by a sensible and logical subordination
of his part to the central figure; he begins to dominate the
situation onh' in the very last moments, a fact which was
intelligently seized by the actor. The last scene is strong
and rounds out the play most satisfactorily. The Than-
houser Company deserve great credit for filming such a sub-
ject with such success. The moving picture public is sick
unto death of the conventional and the monotonous, more
so perhaps even than the theater-going public. A departure
from the beaten path is a service to the industrj- at large.
"IN THE GRIP OF ALCOHOL" (C. G. P. C).
THIS new C. G. P. C. film is destined to fill a large place in
applied cinematography. As a drama of life it is of
intense interest and will hold an audience spellbound while
it forces home the truths of its powerful lessons. From an
educational standpoint it will prove a most thorough teacher
of the havoc and ravages of alcohol. As a factor in moral
life it will be welcomed and supported by all who are inter-
ested in the redemption of all drink-cursed people: while
from a religious standpoint it is a sermon at once illustrative,
eloquent and convincing. While the scene is French in con-
ception, it is universal in its application, as no matter under
what guise the alcohol may appear, its blighting and cursed
effects are everywhere the same.
In the beginning a bright home of father, mother, son and
daughter ar.e happy in the prosperity and love of a home
free from any evil taint. Returning from business, the hus-
band and father is persuaded against his will to take his
first drink, under the innocent guise of a social glass. While
playing an equally innocent game, unaccustomed, however,
to the strength of alcohol, he is soon under the brain-
beclouding spell, which is the first common effect of the
evil agency. It is a sad scene when for the first time the
otherwise happy home receives its master in the pitiable
condition of a drunkard. The astonished wife and frightened
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children present a picture which, if the story went no further,
should give rise to a bitter feeling of contempt for that which
can so quickly change a man and a home from peace and
happiness to misery and despair.
The fatally fascinating influences of the insidious evil
which everyone knows "grows upon what it feeds and feeds
upon what it grows" holds as in a vise the now rapidly
changing man. From time to time the mark of debauchery i^
plainly visible on the face of the husband, while the lines of
care arul :iii\ii-ty disfiijure tin- wife, and the dread ilisease
The First Stage: The Victim Loses His Situation.
of tuberculosis (the twin demon of alcohol) makes its appear-
ance as it marks the younger child for its own. Losing his
position, the downward steps now become leaps. Poverty
and misery grow apace, while the craving knows no stopping
or even halting place. Years pass by, marking the down-
ward progress, only hindered once by the help of a brother,
who leaves money to pay the owing rent, which is confiscated
by the drinking husband and spent among his boon com-
panions.
Dispossessed from one home after another, the family is
finally found dwelling in abject poverty with its attendant
miseries, yet never once is there any evidence that the evil
influence ot alcohol is abated. On the other hand, its ravages
The Second Stage: Dispossessed and Destitute.
increase; the man becomes an object at once pitiful and re-
pulsive: the faithful wife and mother, as she nurses her dying
child, are a strong appeal to all that is to be found in the
human heart, to pray for a speedy deliverance from this cruel
curse which claims so many victims and destroys so many
homes. The end must come; alcohol is relentless; its
victims pay the extreme penalty, the innocent suffering with
and for the guilty. Returning home in his usually intoxi-
cated condition, the drunkard finds his wife and daughter
dead, but only partially realizing the occasion, he. as is usual,
returns to the cup and is soon lost in that delirium from
which few return, and whose end is the asylum and the
grave. The whole story is told without exaggeration, yet
with painful truth. The maker has served humanity by this
portrayal, as without doubt the pictures may righteously be
expected to prove an overpowering enemy of the enemy of
The Climax: Starvation and Death.
man. It must of necessity have required great ability to
produce this film. One of the most capable French actors
takes the part of the unfortunate man, and his realism is
such as to make his portrayal a benefaction to his fellows.
"In the Grip of Alcohol" will render a large- service to
humanity, as wherever it i* produced it will prove a destroyer
of a curse and become a blessing in its turn.
THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
What to do with and for the boys and girls has always
been a problem in the curriculum of life, and probably always
will be. Every head <>i a family knows how the question
assails him at every turn. Every educator experiences a
diversity of conditions which must be met. When all con-
ditions are reduced to the minimum they are simplified into
but two clauses — protection from prejudicial influences, and
the cultivation of higher ambitions; to the securing of these
ends all legislation of the home, school or public welfare is
directed.
The relationship of the young people and the moving pic-
ture is in a state of agitation. It is well that it is so, because
proper agitation is the inward working of agencies unseen
for the outward solution of a problem. Of the many plans
put forth none have yet appeared which in any way can
satisfy the requirements of the time. The statement made
in the Xew York World that the moving picture people
"want the children admitted under any conditions" is a libel
upon as good a body of people (if not better) than those
who publish newspapers unfit for children to see and read,
while no law intercedes or prevents. No sane person wants
the same "liberty of the picture" if such liberty should in
any way savor of the "liberty of the press" when that vaunted
cry is used to make sacred the unholy precincts of a ques-
tionable journalism. To such, then, should come the apos-
tolic reminder: "Use not your liberty as a cloak for malicious-
ness."
The moving picture people desire that the children shall
receive the benefit of the greatest educator the world has
ever known, but that they shall receive those benefits free
from "prejudicial influences" and with a tendency to cultivate
the "higher ambitions in life." So far as the pictures are con-
cerned, there are those which children ought to see. with
emphasis on the "ought"; there are also those which children
should not see; with the explanation concerning these latter
that they are pictures beyond the conception or interpreta-
tion of an immature mind, and not because of anything im-
proper. Under these conditions it is a question of pictures
rather than of children, for it is conceded ALL children
must see pictures, but all pictures must not be seen by chil-
dren; how this can best be brought about will be the subject
of another article under this head soon again, when the
writer (while not claiming to solve the problem) desires to
put forth some ideas which may help in the present agita-
tion to bring together the children and the pictures m a
proper manner.
A Gaumont film showing the herring fisheries of Bologne
is acceptable to young people who delight in such scenes,
which make real to them that which, while familiar in name,
is unknown in practice. To become acquainted with condi-
tions under which even the common herring is caught is a
lesson readily followed by all. as this and kindred pictures
have so often proved.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
PICTURES IN THE SCHOOLS.
It is perfectly natural to expect that in New York the
first great step in educational cinematography should be
realized. For several nights last week free exhibitions of
educational moving pictures were given in Brooklyn schools;
so pronounced was the success that it seems fitting to say
that a beginning has been made which will know no end.
The attendance varied from twelve hundred to nineteen
hundred, according to the size of the auditoriums used, in
each case the full number of seats being used, and still
larger buildings could have been filled. Every proper care
was taken to observe lawful conditions. Parents accom-
panied their children; authorities used every safeguard, so
that any mishap seemed impossible. The pictures shown
included suitable dramatic, natural history, literature, his-
torical and scenic or travel pictures; each picture, while
entertaining, im.parted knowledge, so that if ever learning
was a "bitter pill" to the laggard scholar "trudging unwill-
ingly to school," it is now so "sugar-coated" with attractions
that it is readily "swallowed."
What changes! Xot only has school become attractive,
but unwilling children are converted into eager students;
but there are other conversions to be recorded. Manj'
"wise acres" who saw only the need of critics in the moving
picture, are becoming its warmest adherents. That a great
impetus has been given to educational moving pictures can-
not be denied, and it should be noted that this is not a simple
experiment to be tried and forgotten; it is a carefully plan-
ned course covering eighteen weeks, and is destined to
spread from the few centres selected to the whole of the
great city of New York. While great credit is due to all
who made the great development possible, it is only just
to say that to Madame Dolese, of the General Film Co., be-
longs the greater measure of praise for so assiduouslj' labor-
ing to bring about this success. That the example of New
York will spread all over the country goes without saying.
It is enough to record that the moving picture in the school
is now an established and permanent feature.
IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL ADVANCES.
As predicted by some and desired by many, the educational
adaptations of the moving picture are both many and increas-
ing. Everywhere this growth is manifest, until it has be-
come a common feature of every class of magazine to chron-
icle this marvelous development.
A leading woman's magazine has gone so far as to publish
articles on "How to See the Moving Picture," thereby indi-
cating that there is an advantageous method of attending the
moving picture theater with profit. Periodicals of an educa-
tional or semi-educational character are directing the atten-
tion of their readers to the helpful features of the moving
picture, while newspapers everywhere are universally noticing
the growth and adaptability of educational cinematography.
The universal dissemination of knowledge is one of the
most important factors in advance education. No paper or
magazine, however worthy, is found everywhere. Here, how-
ever, the picture has triumphed, from learned city centers to
remote hamlets the same pictures are shown. In this respect
probably the greatest educational factor in the world today
is the weekly and monthlj' film of world wide events. So
valuable and popular have these subjects become that it is
a question if (despite the millions who enjoy them) it is
not incumbent upon authorities in educational matters every-
where to make it compulsory for young people to see them.
Newspapers are not always suitable reading for the young,
but the picture method of imparting current knowledge is
invaluable. During the last three months important events
in every civilized country have been portrayed, in which
have appeared the rulers of those countries. Such pictures
cannot fail to impart knowledge with a breadth and depth
that is immeasurable.
The mo.st recent and instructive educational pictures are
those illustrating the growth of plants and the use of the
X-Ray apparatus; these latter must give a great impetus to
studies in nature and science, and nothing has yet appeared
more helpful to the student or teacher.
SCENICS AS EDUCATIONAL SUBJECTS.
The Pathe film illustrative of the Island of St. Kilda. off
the extreme northwest coast of Scotland, is an extremely
interesting and instructive one. This lonely island, separated
from advanced and present day adva,ntages on account of its
isolated position and storm-tossed coasts, is peopled by a
race of sturdy Scotch, who are almost a law unto themselves.
Picturesque in their ruggedness, the clifiFs and promontories
speak the sturdy habits of a people solely dependent upon
their own natural resources for their maintenance.
The capturing of birds with a rod and line like fishing is
a novel and unique picture, as is also the collecting of birds'
eggs for food from the recesses of a perpindicular mountain-
side suspended by a rope, illustrating probably the most haz-
ardous food-collecting exploit in the world.
To see and know this extraordinary island and its people
is to be acquainted with one of the most important parts of
civilized Britain which remains the same from generation to
generation in the beauty of a natural isolation as complete
as if it were thousands of miles from any other portion of
the world, or even like an inhabited planet.
EDUCATIONAL TOPICS.
A civic club in Cincinnati has become so interested in the
educational value of moving pictures that they propose ask-
ing all exhibitors in the city to increase the number of
educational films. This commendable action is the outcome
of a lecture delivered by an eminent professor on the value
of the moving picture as an aid to civic, industrial, commer-
cial and scientific advancement. It would be well if every-
where this plan were followed out; it cannot in any way be
detrimental to the amusement feature of any program; in-
deed, positive proof is daily forthcoming of the appreciation
shown by all intelligent audiences when such a program is
presented.
* * *
Agreeably with our opinion that the moving picture should
become an auxiliary to the church services and not a part
of them, the Montclair Presbyterian church trustees have,
after a most successful experiment, decided that Sunday night
is not the proper occasion for a cinematographic display.
This decision is wise and in accord with what has been said
on these pages, the church service and the exhibition have
each their own place and function and cannot profitably be
mixed; yet they may with great good be used separately and
conjunctively by any church desiring lasting good and not
a passing sensationalism which always causes "the last state
of things to be worse than the first." We desire the lasting
good of both the church and the picture.
* * *
The time is not far behind us when the moving picture was
looked upon as an immoral thing; no criticism or language
was too severe in the mouths of some men and upon the
pages of some papers. What a change has come in so short
a time! It now appears that in Washington. D. C. the edu-
cational authorities are going to use the moving pictures to
illustrate a "Course in Moral Training." The so-called im-
moral agent is really the true moral teacher: its evil lay only
as it was either misused or misjudged: in proper hands it is
a benefactor, and under proper opinions its reputation is in-
creasing in higher and broader value, until it is now a rare
thing to note even the slightest adverse criticism, while its
commendations are legion.
« * «
Capt. F. E. Kleinschmidt has returned to this country, via
Tacoma, Wash., from the Northland. He has the most elab-
orate series of photographs and motion pictures ever snapped
in Arctic regions.
* * *
When the land show opens at the Chicago Coliseum there
will be one new feature never before used in such an exhibi-
tion and for the installation of which the credit belongs
to L. W. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway.
Mr. Hill will make the country traversed by his railway
famous by moving pictures which he has had taken of it. and
which will show opportunities to prospective home-seekers.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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ObsenationSour Man About Town
BE
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1HAVE l)ceii writing in various ways for several years
past ill behalf of the motion picture. I have taken the
risk of bciiiK calleil anything without brains, because in
my desire to further tlie pronress of a profession 1 liave had
an inextingui.shable desire for justice. Time and again
have I had the effrontery to ridicule, challenge and defy the
great daily press of the greatest metropolitan city of the
world. I must confess that my zcalousness frequently led
me to make some queer maps. At times I declared the news-
papers were influenced by an impending loss of advertising
revenue. .\t others I declared that actors who saw their
jobs slipping away were influencing the daily papers. Some-
times 1 would say that managers of big theaters were afraid
of the pictures.
* * «
Now, right in face of all I have said and the existing cir-
cumstances, I will declare that everything that has been
claimed for the motion picture is sustained. In doing this I
quote the daily press. For instance: Sunday World, No-
vember 10, 191 1. — "Of 15,000 thespians, 5,000 are at liberty.
All over the country theaters are turning to moving pictures
or are "playing pictures' once or twice a week." If there is
not a prejudice on the part of the dramatic profession against
the motion picture, or photoplay, can anyone doubt the earn-
est effort of some inspired newspaper writers to create it?
The past two weeks in the old Knickerbocker town has
been most exciting to the photoplay exhibitors because the
horde of reformers, who only move when occasion arises,
found it convenient to get busy. It appears that the ex-
hibitors prepared, or had presented, a bill before the Board
of .Mdermen. a bill which would enable the picture houses to
increase the seating capacity from 299 to 600. The bill also
provided for the admission of children under the age of six-
teen after school hours and before supper time. Holy
smokes! What a furor that did create in the sanctified,
Tammanyfied, I-usinnized hamlet of Manhattan. There was
certainly an awful time about it. The Women's Municipal
League was put in the foreground with the courageous help
of Rev. This and Canon That, who would never have known
that any iniquity existed in the borough if the ordinance bad
not been proposed. The people opposed to the 600 had
planned well, but they lacked a logical argument. True a
house containing 600 people will harbor more iniquity than
a house seating 299, but "How are we to account for toler-
ating the lesser evil." Somebody with a brilliantly coated
mind hit upon the idea: "The pictures are not properly
censored." This phase of the question clouded all other
issues. Charges and countercharges were precipitated and
the public lost sight of the real issue.
* « *
I make this declaration: There are more subsidized people
outside the ranks of the motion picture business than there
are in any branch of the business itself; that by periodical
spasms of so-called reform movements the motion picture
people have been obliged to meet measures that in other
avenues would be termed as pure oppression and blackmail.
« « *
The motion picture business has. to an extent at least,
taken the young and old from the saloon, the gambling den
and the house of ill repute. A five cent piece has many a
winter night provided a shelter for some poor devil who saw
no pictures show in past years. Five cents will last no itian
long in a saloon, even in the poorer quarters. In that time
there is a chance that his mind may be diverted from that
channel through the nickel.
* * *
I read an article the other day which stated that "court
and clergy attack moving picture ordinance." The clergy-
men, all, had fancy names, but there was not a word to show
that any of them had left their comfortable home to per-
sonally investigate the places they denounced. They all
speak of what has come to their knowledge and speak of
what they know. If this statement is not true they have
been guilty of prejudice and also of injustice to the people
who are ligitimateiy in the busincs*. Why is it that a cer-
tain proprietor of a moving picture house on East Houston
.Street was allowed to continue in business for a period of
four years after repeated fines, when the short cut to a solu-
tion of the i)robliin was a cancellation of his license? What
were rill the societies for the prevention of crime, the emi-
nent divines and the learned jurists doing during this con-
tinued period of transgression? What are they doing to-
day? Why do they not root them out — the transgressors,
the evils of society — and give the legitimate man a chance?
« « •
I will tell you why. Most of the people who lend their
names in support of these moral upheavals are not per-
sonally acquainted with the facts, but depend upon the re-
ports of jieoplc who depend upon the treasuries of certain
societies for a living.
* « «
The exhibitors asked for an ordinance which would in-
crease the seating capacity of picture houses to 600. The
semi-vaudeville people opposed this. The exhibitors also
asked for permission to admit children under 16 years of
age at hours that would not infringe upon the school hours,
or the domestic regulations. The existing ordinances pro-
vided that the seating capacity of such places shall be re-
stricted to 299. The first tight was 'tarted on something
that was not even mentioned in the ordinance — the censoring
of films. Since that time the influence of the clergy has been
invoked to express opinion through the press about children
being admitted to the show. The "nigger in the wood pile"
is the man who is out for the money and could not cornpete
with a picture show that could be given if the exhibitor
could seat 600 people.
* * «
I know of no papers in the country that have more vigor-
ously opposed the motion picture shows than those con-
trolled by the Hearst company, and it is with the most de-
lightful gratification that I note the change of heart. I
quote from the New York Sunday American editorial of
recent date:
"Attacks on the moving pictures are based on prejudice.
As well attack the printing press because harmful books are
published as attack moving picture exhibitions because
harmful pictures are shown.
"Public intelligence, public educators and public show-
men should develop to the highest possible point of good
use the moving picture."
The Editorial continues in a most vigorous manner in the
exemplification of the superiority of the motion picture as an
educator and declares that, beyond any question, moving
pictures will do in the future a work greater than has been
done by all the books written in aM the long history of
education.
LATHAM LOOP PATENT IN COURT.
In the United States Circuit Court. Judge Hand presiding,
argument was heard on Wednesday and Thursday of last
week on the Latham Loop patent. The case was The Motion
Picture Patents Company against the Independent Moving
Pictures Company of .\merica. Messrs. Kerr, Page and
Cooper appeared for the prosecution and Messrs. Kenyon
and Kenvon for the defense. In reserving his decision Judge
Hand said that it would be at least two months before he
could find the time to go over the mass of evidence presented
by both sides.
The Latham loop patent, as our readers may know, was
issued in 1902 and is important in that the use of the loop
it provides for in the film is neces-^ary in all intermittent
moving picture cameras and projecting machines. Mechan-
isms for continuously moving the film have at different times
been evolved, but the intermittent mechanism is almost uni-
versally used and is generally admitted tobe the most perfect
in its results. Hence the final decision, whatever it may be,
is anxiously awaited by the whole trade.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
The Picture in the Insane Asylum.
By Our Washington Correspondent.
Now that motion picture apparatus has become an essen-
tial in every well regulated insane asylum as an accessory
in providing entertainment and amusement for the patients,
it is interesting to note the experiences of the officials of
the Government Hospital for the Insane, in Washington,
more commonly known about the capitol as St. Elizabeth's
Asylum. In this institution these pictures as a means of
amusing the insane wards of the government, have been in
use a year, and the management is now making its plans
to use them during the coming winter season.
The results attained at Uncle Sam's big hospital where
the insane from the Army and the Navy are cared for, where
the total number of patients is generally over 2,000 and
where the variety of mental ailments covers a wide range,
are believed to be typical of conditions existing in other
similar institutions.
There has gone forth a popular idea, more or less indefi-
nite and of mysterious origin, that in some way motion pic-
tures could be used to cure some forms of insanity. As far
as can be ascertained, the views of the government psychop-
athists are that there is nothing to this theory. But this
fact does not in any way depreciate the commercial oppor-
tunities for exploitation of films in asylums. On the con-
trary, it ma}' be said on the authority of the officials of St.
Elizabeth's that the pictures have come to be the most im-
portant means of amusing their patients that they have been
able to provide. In a word, they have become indispensable.
The consensus of opinion is that theatricals are not nearly
as effective. The pictures naturally present a wider field of
opportunities for diversion than do the theatricals, no mat-
ter how worthy of consideration the latter may be.
For presenting its picture shows and theatricals, the hos-
pital authorities have built a commodious theater of brick.
During the summer no attempt is made to keep the patients
indoors any more than is absolutely necessary. Hence the
theater is closed. But as Thanksgiving rolls around and the
weather becomes such that the asylum inmates must be
kept indoors, social affairs and entertainments are intro-
duced into the routine. Once a week — Friday evenings have
thus far been chosen — the theater is thrown open and the
inmates assemble for their weekly portion of amusement.
The hospital is fortunate in having an excellent electric light
plant. This is used to operate the motion picture machine
and regularly employed electricians are in charge of it.
The laws of the District of Columbia are very strict as to
precautions against fire, and the hospital authorities have
provided all reasonable safeguards against possibilities of a
fire panic. To one of the medical experts of the institution
has been assigned general supervision over the theater, in-
cluding the choice of films and other matters. In a word,
he acts as a kind of censor. Approximately five reels are
used each Friday evening. The films are rented from local
sources. The theater has been in operation a year and judg-
ing from the opinions expressed by the oflScials. its work has
been most successful. A great many observations have
been made, from which can be drawn conclusions as to just
how effective the films have been.
The questions naturally arise: What kinds of films have
been used, and what kind seems to have been most success-
ful in affording genuine amusement to the great variety of
abnormal minds that are gathered together in this big
institution?
These were the questions that your correspondent put
to the physician in charge of the theater. He declared with-
out the least hesitancy that he had found the comic films
best suited to his purposes. There was no chance of mistake
in the choice, he declared. Other kinds of films were used,
presenting romantic, grotesque, spectacular and moral-prob-
lem subjects — even travel pictures were used quite exten-
sively— but none of these kinds achieved the success, he be-
lieved, that fell to the comics. And the reason for this, as
he explained, lies in the general mind characteristics that
are peculiar to insane persons.
With the insane, and particularly with the chronic insane —
and many of the patients of St. Elizabeth's may be put in
this category — the impressions reflected on the mind are
fleeting. It has been found that the finer emotional feelings
have been to a great extent destroyed. The ability to appre-
ciate love, sorrow, the affection of family ties and so on,
has been greatly nullified.
Hence it is that a series of pictures which embody merely
amusing incidents or foolish situation more readily appeal
to St. Elizabeth audiences. The patients burst into violent
laughter at such things as a man falling over a barrel, a small
boy sticking a pin into his elders, a fat woman routing all
comers with a broom, or a mischievous individual sousing a
perfectly dignified gentleman in a fountain of water. At
each of these incidents they laugh heartily. As fast as a
new situation of this kind projects itself on the canvas, the
one that went before has been completely forgotten.
Whether the situation has any logical connection with any
preceding ones, does not appear to make much difference.
It is the mere incident, crude as it may be, that forces the
laugh, so it follows that the more rapidly the incidents fol-
low, the more the laughs and the more the enjoyment that
the insane audience apparently gets out of the show.
This being the case, the physician censor busied himself
to get films with comic subjects. His season was only well
under way when he found the available supply of comics
was not sufficient to meet the demand. He was therefore
obliged to fill in with pictures, the subjects of which ran
along other lines. The coming season he will again devote
himself to the job of hunting up comics and hopes to find
a larger supply than was obtainable last year.
As could be guessed from the foregoing statement of con-
ditions, the pictures with romantic subjects did not appeal
and the censor omitted them almost entirely from his selec-
tions when possible. The inmates were bored by them and
took no interest. They showed no disposition to follow
the unraveling of a plot, and the sublime moments in the
picture story were to them the most ridiculous. .A.t the mo-
m.ent when the hero and heroine were to be united and the
romance consummated they would indulge in a sneering
sort of laugh. Pathetic scenes fared in a similar manner.
Situations where sorrow was tensest they greeted with a
meaningless laugh or with indifference. For psychological
reasons the censor found it necessary to bar all gruesome
or mournful subjects. In this connection it is worth noting
the behavior of the average insane person at times when
they might be expected to show signs of grief. The hos-
pital authorities say that their patients on being informed
of the death of a father, mother, brother or some near rela-
tive, generally remark that "it's too bad," but evidence no
other mark of emotion. This gives an idea of how they re-
gard such matters when portrayed on a picture.
Pictures of magic and fairies were the censor's second
best bet. The patients seemed to take much interest in sud-
den disappearances, transformation of grotesque figures and
the like. A set of films entitled, "Alice in Wonderland"
pleased them, particularly the doings of the fairies therein.
Series showing the importance of moral problems or the
development of every day questions had to be tabooed. The
audience found it quite impossible to draw any moral lessons
from what they saw or take any interest in the solution of
any practical problem. Travel pictures held their attention
fairly well. What little imagination they possessed they
seemed to be able to employ in the appreciation of the
beauties of natural scenery. Color pictures were also used,
but the addition of the color element seemed to have no
particular result worth mentioning.
This brings the matter to the point where it can be asked
if there is any possibility of the motion picture being used
as a cure for the insane. It has long been the theory that
the abnormal mind may be restored to more normal chan-
nels through the demonstration of simple problems. The
experts on insanity have found it useful to teach their pa-
tients to solve simple puzzles. As the patient progresses
these puzzles are made more complex. The puzzles referred
to are the mechanical devices such as are common in the
nursery and are used to amuse children. By patiently re-
peating the solution of the puzzles it has been found that
the patients develop a certain amount of normal reasoning
power. Some of the hopelessly insane women at St. Eliza-
beth's have been taught to do a kind of embroidery work.
Now the question is, could this form of pseudo instruction
be transferred to the instrumentality of motion pictures.
The psychopathists confess their inability to see how it could
be done. The necessity for repeating the demonstrations
ad infinitum, they fear, preclude the possibility. Yet they
admit that some mechanical genius will some day be able
to find a way.
Here is a phase of the motion picture business which,
though commercially unimportant, would seem to bear prom-
ise of expansion in the future.
LAUGHLIN.
A novel entertainment to uplift the standard of amusements
in Hyde Park, Mass.. and bring profit financially, has been
inaugurated by the First Congregational church. The church
society has rented its old building to be used as a motion
picture house and has appointed a committee to act as cen-
sor of the films.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
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FOLDERS appear to be the favorite inetliod of booming
films the country over. C. B. Skiff, who manages the
Bijou theater, Negaunee, Mich., sends in a snappy little
folder with pages 3^ by 5>4. It is on white paper with blue
on the cover and black inside. Mr. SkifT writes:
"I have taken a great deal of interest in your series of arti-
cles on 'Advertising for the Exhibitor' now running in the
Moving Picture World, and am enclosing sample of folder
that I am getting out each week. I vary the front page read-
ing matter, though I always retain the line 'The Flome of
Good Pictures.' I find that this is as good advertising as any
and by judicious distribution brings results. In addition to
the folders I use the daily papers to boom any particularly
strong picture that I may have, using the liner system
rather than display advertising, and feel that here I can get
better returns for my money in that way. There is no ques-
tion but what if more managers would adopt some of the
suggestions that you have set forth they would find a sub-
stantial increase in their box-office receipts. I trust that we
may look for a continuation of the series in The World."
The Value of a Trademark.
In many points in his advertising Mr. Schiff shows that
he knows his game, and his insistence upon "The Home of
Good Pictures" is proof that he appreciates the value of a
trademark. The line is not of the flamboyant 'best show
in town" type, but it is more quietly effective and it sinks in.
In the minds of the patrons it is established that the Bijou
is the home of good pictures and the name instinctively sug-
gests the "billing matter." This combination of changed
copy with a fixed line offers the ideal layout for the front
page, always provided that the type does not crowd the
page. In the Bijou folder the catchline is set in a fairly
clear Old English beside a cut of the house front, the two
occupying the top third of the page. The line might profit-
ably be set in a cleaner face that will throw the sentence
into prominence, for Old English has no place in effective
advertising when a more attractive face may be had that
will be instantly legible. The new copy announces in a
heavy gothic "Something about six great films," a line
that catches the eye and holds the attention of anyone
remotely interested in the films. An underline reads: "Watch
the crowds," but this might profitably be replaced by the
line which is used on the letterhead: "Photoplays Exclu-
sively." That is an appeal to anyone who likes good pictures,
and it is a sign that the manager intelligently trusts to per-
fect projection to make his appeal, instead of bolstering up
a poor projection with cheap vaudeville.
Getting Cuts Right.
In one point Mr. Skiff might better the appearance of the
page and this is in the cut. Like most photoplay theaters,
the Bijou has an outside lobby and this means that when the
photograph of the front is taken the part covered by the
overhang is in the shadow and obscure. When a cut is made
the fault of the photograph is magnified, and after a few
small runs the shadows become stopped up until it Iv^oks as
though a black cloth had been draped behind the supporting
columns. The Bijou cut is kept clean, but at best it is
muddy looking, because the shadows stop up.
All of the larger engraving plants have a staff of artists
who retouch cut copy to bring out all the details. There is
an extra charge for painting up the photograph, but the
charge is moderate and it is well worth while. Not only
does it produce a better cut. but the cut lasts longer, since
the lines are more deeply etched. Cuts may be improved by
direct etching, but if the photographic copy is first touched
up the greater part of the re-etching may be saved and
the photograph preserved that it may be used over and over
again. Where much cut work is done, it is an economy to
hold the original cut and have electros made from this as
they are needed.
Six-Reel Matinees.
Mr. Skiff is using the double length matinee recently ad-
vised in this column and his phrasing is so clear and well
defined that it is given here for the benefit of others:
MATINEE for
Ladies
and Children
SATURDAY
at
Six Reels
-
3 O'clock Sharp.
of Pictures.
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One Show Only.
The most serious drawback to the double matinee is that
the people may be led to expect the same program in the
evening, but the "One Show Only" disposes of this objection
and the matter is left clear. The double show is a useful
business getter in a theater of any size, but it must be clearly
explained that the double allowance is shown only at the
matinee.
.\nother good line in the Skiff billing is "Program subject
to change, although the management makes all possible
effort to present same as advertised." This is necessary
where the program is received by express.
Liners Are Useful.
The use of liners in place of a massed display advertise-
ment is an excellent plan in a small town. Two and three
line readers scattered through the paper are more effective
than the two-inch display in the advertising column. The
display advertisement is all right for the man who is look-
ing for some amusement and who turns to the advertise-
ments to see what there is offered, but a snappy phrase in
the news columns is more effective since it gets the man
who is not looking for amusement but who is interested
in some film through the reader and decides to see it.
Effective liners are not easy to write, but a little practise
will generally enable the manager to condense his thoughts.
Condensation is the aim and the two-line reader should carry
the thought of the ten-line paragraph.
Do not deal in generalities, but be specific. Do not say,
"A fine show at the Bijou to-night," but rather, "Black
Arrow, the massive photoplay spectacle, at the Bijou to-
night. You shouldn't miss it." Better still would be: "Stev-
enson's 'The Black .\rrow' has been done into a massive
photoplay. At the Bijou to-night." Lines like these are
scattered through the paper. It is the usual custom to spec-
ify that the readers shall be equally distributed through the
reading pages, and not more than one to the column. This
provides for a good display.
A Classy Isis Card.
From the Isis Theater. Denver, comes a yellow card
printed in blue, a conibination that throws up the type rather
better than would a blac'c. The house title is run down the
front page instead of across, which permits a larger type
being used and the name fairly yells at you. The rest of the
matter is well proportioned ar.d most of it is set in type
that suggests special lettering instead of regular font type.
In addition to the address the front page merely announces:
Souvenir
Complete Weekly
PROGRAM
Beginning Monday
November 6th, 191 1
The back page is given over to the Bee, a sister house, and
here a three and a quarter inch "B" carries an "e" within
each of the loops to spell out the name. Part of the adver-
tising runs: "The best mechanical effects possible to produce
everything but talking. The pictures will do the talking if
you will watch them close at the Bee." Most exhibitors fail
to give proper attention to mechanical effects — projection
and sound effects — either in their advertisements or exhi-
bitions.
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Snappy Sentences.
Only a line or two is given each reel, but the salient points
are caught up and told in a line. "The most realistic and
spectacular outdoor combat ever pictured" announced "The
Black Arrow" and "Some trick work adds in making this
comedy out of the ordinary" piques the curiosity as to "Willie
Wise and His Motorboat," which are borrowed from the
Edison notice. It is seldom that the title alone will have the
fullest effect. Some little bragging must be done and the
bragging will not be effective unless it is carefully planned.
To overboom is fatal, since the cry of "Wolf!" grows stale,
but it is possible to make people want to see almost any
picture if it is attractively described. It frequently happens
that the manufacturer's advertising will carry a line that can
be made over, and it does not always happen that the right
line is the one played up in the original advertising. Read
the ad. and the story of the film and anything else you can
get hold of, then make a choice of the line that will suit
your clientele best. If j'ou can't find the right line, write
one yourself, and don't select the first thing that comes into
your jicad. Work out a dozen and then select the best one
of the lot.
Some Press Work.
Facts, Redlands. Calif., prints a press notice from the
Grand that begins: '" "Through Fire and Smoke' is one of
the finest moving pictures ever made, showing the usual
heroic deeds done for love." etc., and goes on to explain
that the Selig film was made during an actual fire in Los
Angeles. Suppose that it had started more like this:
"The entire Los Ang:eles fire department assisted the Selig
players in the production of "Through Fire and Smoke,' the
exterior pictures having been made when the big depart-
ment store of Byrne Brothers was destroyed by fire. It
is the first instance of an actual fire being used for motion
picture purposes, and the novelty adds to the effect of the
dainty love story that is carried in the film." Get the reader
in the first line and you can hold him. Don't take chances
on losing him with that "the finest picture ever made" sluf?.
He has read that before, but the fire department idea is new.
An Atlanta paper starts ofi with the statement that two
first-run Licensed pictures will be shown at the Vaudette,
and then gets around to "A Southern Soldier's Sacrifice,"
one of the subjects, in the third line. Down in Georgia that
title is more important than the half appreciated fact of
first run and should have started the story.
The National, in the same town, does the same first-run
stunt and wastes more space to say that they will be "the
most interesting of the entire series of subjects shown during
the past few days" — a line that means little or nothing.
There was a good chance for a flying start in "Percy and
His Squaw." Suppose that it had started:
"It wasn't leap year, but when the squaw saw Percy, the
willicboy from the East she didn't wait to propose to him;
she just annexed him, and Percy had a tough time persuad-
ing her that perhaps his paleface fiance might object. He
managed to do it, but not until Mrs. Sunshine had led him
a merry chase that is funnier to the spectator than it was to
poor Percy. It is one of the two first-run pictures that will
be shown at the National on Wednesday, the other being — "
etc.
Get Used to Writing.
It is going to be a little hatd at first to change from the
hackneyed to the original, but it's not one-tenth as hard as
it seems and one does not have to be a trained press agent
to at least better the cut and dried formal announcement that
will be skipped by all save those who are so interested that
they would go to the theater anyway.
Up in Utica a live manager found that one of the charac-
ters in the Edison "Three Musketeers had been a leading
man with a local stock company. He didn't announce
"Another great film at the Majestic." but gave the headline
to "Jack Chagnon in Moving Pictures" and roped in every
matinee girl in town. And, by the way, "The Three Mus-
keteers," "The Two Orphans." and "Hal Chase's Home Run"
is "some show" for one program. Of the "Two Orphans"
they use the catchline "nearly a mile of film," which argues
an interesting display.
If you've something to brag about, make a noise. Don't
merely tell the regulars what you have. Get after the chap
who never comes and coax him in. That's what press work
really means.
The Personal Appeal.
And remember that advertising i^ not confined to stuff in
type. Your projection, your program, your house and the
house management are all advertisements, good or bad, and
it does not avail you much to get the people in if you can't
hold them after you get them.
Between the writer's workshop and the Brooklyn Bridge
are five picture theaters, all five-cent houses. In two of
these the management is alert and attentive. They make
the most of what they have to offer. The other three are
carelessly conducted and make no appeal.
Just beyond the Bridge is a ten-cent house where condi-
tions are excellent, but the other night an inquiry as to the
possibility of seeing a specified Lubin print released the pre-
vious day brought a vague reply that intimated that the
house held back first runs in order that it might offer a bal-
anced program. It might possibly have made a hit with
some rural visitor, but a man who seems to know about first
runs and dated service is not to be put off with romancing
like that, and a request for specific information that could
have been met with a definite answer merely resulted in a
gust of hot air that blew a regular customer out of the house
for keeps.
That sort of thing is not advertising. It's just plain fool-
ishness. The man who runs the fivc-cent house does not
use first-runs, but he doesn't try to fool his patrons by an-
nouncing that he runs the Vitagraph Monthly for August
in November because it fits better in the program then. He
freely admits that he would prefer a later issue, but he gets
the August because that is what he pays for. That's good
advertising because the patron does not go away wondering
if he looks as much of an ass as the exhibitor seems to
take him to be.
THE MOTION PICTURE IN CHINA.
According to a report from Cliina published in a recent
issue of the Daily Consular and Trade Reports, nearly every
town and port in the Southern part, as well as the Northern,
boasts of at least one cinematograph theater and as many
as five and six.
The smallest town in the Empire, Swatow, now possesses
two picture houses and four or five traveling shows. Such
cities as Peking. Tientsin, Shanghai. Hankow. Hongkong and
Canton, support several motion picture theaters, and quite
frequently have traveling shows come in town.
Most of the films exhibited in these various theaters are
second-hand films which are furnished by a large French
Film Exchange of Honkong. and are of a dramatic and his-
torical nature. The only agency for the rental of American
films in the Far East is located in Manila.
The London Correspondent of the "Manchester Guardian"
states that a large London cinematograph syndicate has
concluded negotiations with the Chinese government by
which it will have the privilege of organizing and supplj'ing
films for an extensive circuit of motion picture theaters
throughout the whole of China. The capital is being pro-
vided by local mandarins, and the theaters will be entirely
in Chinese hands. The other part of the arrangement is that
the syndicate is to be given the right to take films in any
part of China, and to have special privileges of taking records
of religious and social ceremonies which hitherto were quite
unattainable.
SECOND MARRIAGES.
Besides an epidemic of elopements there seems to be a
plethora of second marriages in the studios of the film mak-
ers, so that it is becoming a question as to which is the
greater evil.
The frequency with which a 3"oung lady has two lovers,
one of whom she marries only to be widowed within a too
often short space of time, leaving the way open for the re-
turn of the other suitor who always marries his former
sweetheart to "live happily ever afterwards" is becoming
painful. "None wed the second but who kill the first" was a
harsh denunciation from our old friend Shakespeare upon
the second marriage problem, and, w-hile it is easy to con-
ceive an occasion when circumstances may bring about a
second marriage, and that to a former lover, the pictures
now before the public are often so loose in tone as to sug-
gest mentally, at least, that none wed the second love with-
out first killing the first love. .\ very careful avoidance of
both physical and moral violence is clearly and creditably
shown, so that no censorship can criticize; nevertheless,
there is a sentiment of a higher nature to be observed in the
recesses of a sacred love which should neither be debased
or sensualized. .'\s with the easy way adopted by elopers
in the elopement scenes, so. too, there is too easj' a transi-
tion from widowhood to the second marriage. Nowhere
more than in the love story is it easier to cross that invisible
line which lies within the soul of all j'oung observers or
readers; it is here that the delicacy of treatment is most
needed; whoever succeeds in rightly interpreting that occa-
sion produces a life portrayal at once creditable and worthy:
whoever fails opens the door to a condition most unfortu-
nate to the minds of voung and sentimental people.
W. H. T.
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The Song and the Singer
By CLARENCE E. SINN.
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ECLIiNIO.N Kl.llilLl.V, whose portrait .i>luni> tin,
page, is professional manager for tlie l-orster Music
Co., Suite 60, Grand Opera House, Cliicago. Mr.
Kcithley is a few other things yet besides, l-or one thing he
is the composer of one of the coming song hits of the year:
"A Garland of Ohl I-ashioned Roses," which is published by
the Forster Music Co. E. Clinton says the sales are ex-
tremely encouraging: near one lumdred thousand sold in the
month just past, and the song has had no real advertising to
speak of; been off the press only about four months. A
beautiful set of slides has been prepared by Scott & Van
Altena for the "Garland of Old Fashioned Roses" and the
promoters are expecting to make this song one of the big
^uccesses of the season of ujii-'iJ. Dale, Devereaux and
Grae Sisters are featuring the song in their musical tabloid,
"In Pajama Land." They are now playing through the East.
Miss May Bolen, who is at the Em-
press Theater, this city, week of
C^ctober 23, is also using the "Gar-
land of Old Fashioned Koses" with
pronounced success.
.■\ new number has been added to
the l-orster catalog, which is from the
pen of Walter Wilson and is entitled,
"I Want to Hear a Southern Tune."
The lyrics are bj' Bob F. Sear and R.
Jackson; the song has a catchy, "rag"
swing, though of a sentimental char-
acter, and should hold its own among
numbers of a like nature.
The Harold Rossiter Music Co.,
145 N. Clark Street (Randolph Build-
ing!, have entered the season with a
list of good songs. They are con-
centrating their efforts particularly
upon those which have already made
gooil and are now being rapidly
pushed to the front among the best
sellers. Look over this list of titles;
if any of the songs are not in your
repertoire you are that much loser:
"Down in Melody Lane." "I'm Aw-
fully Glad the Girl 1 Had Has Found
Another Beau," "Barnyard Rag,"
"When Rubenstcin and Mendelsohn
Play the Wearing of the Green," aad
last but emphatically not least, Leo
Friedman's new ballad, "Years, Years
Ago," All arc good songs in the
Harold Rossiter catalog, but this
Friedman ballad is worthy of partic-
ular mention. When I say it is as
good as anything Leo Friedman ever
wrote. I am not giving my own opin-
ion only, but the opinion of all who sing it and hear it.
"Years. Years Ago" is destined to shine among the bright-
est of Leo Friedman's jewels — and he has never handed us
a "rhinestone" yet. These songs are being handled in tip-
top manner by the Harold Rossiter staff, which includes the
following: Monte Howard, who is featuring the songs in
the Jones Linicke and Schaeffer houses in Chicago: Orpheum
Theater week of Oct. i6th. Mr. Milton Weil at the Casino
last week met with success using "Down in Melody Lane"
and "Years, Years .Ago." Mr. Max Reinold. at the Circle
Theater, is putting in some telling licks for the good of the
Harold Rossiter songs. Mr. Ralph Madison, the big man
with the big voice, is a new recruit to the "boosting" force
of this house and is making good. Mr. P. F. Powell, who is
well known to the music world, has joined the Harold Rossi-
ter staff as an outside plugger and is bringing home the
bacon. Taking it all in all. the business outlook tor this
house never looked more promising. Tom Mayo Geary says
so. and he ought to know. Tom is manager for Harold
Rossiter. yon know (^or if you didn't, you know now) and
he is so busj- he makes a live trolley wire look like a piece
MR. E. CLINTON KEITHLEY.
Professional Manager for Rossiter Music Co.
ui tr.iyiil r"|)i , !,^ ~ ^.,1 i..^ ...i.v ..^^y bee skinned seven
ways for Sunday, it took mc two weeks to get a little bit
of information out of him (he was willing enough, he said,
but didn't have time) and tinally I had to back him up in
a corner and extract it with a corkscrew. Tom tried to be
sick last week, but didn't even have time for that, so he
is back on the job once more to the immense satisfaction of
all but the doctor.
M. Witmark & Sons are in line with their usual bunch of
good numbers. Can anybody remember when they did not
have a line of the best? I can't, and I remember the firm
for more than twenty years when I used to call at the little
old oflicc in New York for "professional" copies. That little
otiicc didn't resemble the building the firm now occupies,
but it was a haven for the "troopers" (I was on the road
then), where Witmark Senior and the sons always gave
us welcome and always sent us away
with a collection of sure-fire songs.
Times have changed, but the firm of
M. Witmark & Sons are still dealing
in "sure-fire" goods. Calling at their
Chicago branch in the Schiller Build-
ing, I found Ascher B. Samuels in
the professional department, wearing
an expansive smile and a busy look.
( He had on some other things, but I
don't remember now what they were.)
He told me that: "Ernest R. Ball,
King of Ballads, was in the city last
week on a short visit, and brought
with him several new numbers. They
include 'Let Us Have Peace,' 'Good-
bye, My Love, Good-bye,' "If All My
Dreams Were Made of Gold.' and 'I
Want a Regular Pal for a Gal," which
has all the elements of a winner."
The songs now being pushed by M.
Witmark & Sons are in capable hands
as usual. The "Empure Singing Four."
who are playing around Chicago for
a few weeks, are putting over easily
the new Irish ballad. "For Killarney
and You." This is destined to be as
popular as "Where the River Shannon
Flows." and that was some noticeable.
Spencer & Spencer are playing the
Doyle circuit and report their biggest
applause coaxer is "Todolo Man."
Their dancing and closing song is
"Dixie Daisy Dear." both from the
Witmark catalog. This team played
the Congress Cafe last week. The
Lenzes (at the Century last week)
have been featuring Ernest Ball's
the Garden of My Heart," but
with the new song by the same
My Love. Good-bye." They say it
as its predecessor. McDonald &
great ballad; "In
have replaced it
writer, "Good-bye,
looks just as good
Genereaux, "the Scotch lassie and the funny little man.
have just returned from a trip over the Hodgkins circuit.
where they used "Bonnie. My Highland Lassie" and "Na-
tion's Best Battles." They are leaving this week to play
return engagements, when they will replace the above songs
with "Mother Machree." and "I Love the Name of Mary."
Bobby Hardy and Josephine Mclntyre put over one of the
big hits of the bill at the Plaza last week singing "Ragtime
Love," and the new conversation song, "When Sunday Rolls
Around." Jean Massey is making a host of friends with her
clever violin playing and singing. She is singing "If .-Ml
My Dreams Were Made of Gold" and at engagements filled
in this city is nightly forced to respond to several encores.
Ward & Carlisle at the Ashland are using "Dixie Daisy
Dear " with success. Alice La Mar at the Congress is mak-
ing good with "Mother Machree" and "For Killarney and
You." Clucas & Jennings at the Monroe find winning num-
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
bers in ■Ragtime Love" and "Todolo Man." Frank Titus,
'•The Musical Coon," is getting the applause with "In the
Garden of My Heart."
Knight & Dcver, who are playing the Orpheum time also,
were callers at the Witmark office a few days since. After
looking over the new ballads they decided to use that tried
and true winner, "In the Garden of My Heart."
Callahan & Kettow, in a neat singing, dancing and talking
act are putting 'em over with "If All My Dreams Were Made
of Gold" and closing their act with the big song, "Baby
Rose."
Mayo & Vernon, at the Apollo last week, will play all of
Hamburges' houses before leaving Chicago. They are using
the two new rag hits, "Ragtime Love" and "Todolo Man."
and are going big with both numbers.
Rae Samuels ("Kid Ragtime Samuels"), whose portrait
appeared in these pages a short time ago, has attracted the
attention of the Western Vaudeville Association, who are
always on the lookout for talent, originality, versatility and
clever folks generally. They found it all in one package
when they discovered "Kid Rae," for she is certainly a live
wire though a modest one, if what I hear is true; they say
she was doubtful as to whether she could make good when
she was offered the big time. If she really did underrate
her ability, her friends didn't. Anyhow, the "Ragtime Kid"
makes her debut into the big time next week and will play
the Orpheum circuit of theaters extending from coast to
coast, the longest booking possible to give anyone. She
will feature the sensational song hit, "Honkey Tonkey Mon-
key Rag" (Thompson Music Co.). Good luck to you, "Kid!"
Thos. J. Quigley, the lyric tenor, and general manager for
Carl Laemmle's music house, left a void in this man's town
which will be hard to fill, when he went to New York to
take charge of that end of the business. A letter received
from him last week said: "The big song we are featuring
just now is 'Mine,' which is illustrated by the Levi Com-
pany. These slides can be obtained with a spotlight fea-
ture which will not necessitate the using of anything but the
regular set of slides, which are so constructed that they
throw a spotlight on the singer at the same time."
RANDOM SHOTS OF A PICTURE FAN.
The best people are becoming fans, the rank and file of
our army get new and and distinguished converts every
day. When you find the leading thespians of the day in
enthusiastic attendance, such lights as the original "Get-Rich-
Quick Wallingford" and Charles J. Ross sitting right be-
side you in the temple of the photoplay, you feel that the
stock of the moving picture is soaring. I spoke to both
these stars of the speaking stage a few days- ago in an out-
of-town theater while the operator was putting the next
reel into the magazine and thej' just love the picture and
predict all kinds of great things for it. "Praise from Sir
Hubert is praise indeed."
What funny notions some managers and exhibitors have.
I wandered into a photoplay theater the other day and
between vaudeville and moving pictures, they showed a
short series of slides they called a "Travelette." These
particular slides were supposed to show life in Turkey. The
so-called "explanatory" slides were in bad English, poorly
spelled, and the pictures were ill-selected. I had a feeling
of being taken from an express train on board of a canal
boat, showing stereopticon slides in a moving picture house.
The day for such things has gone; even the fine and merit-
orious travel pictures today are moving pictures.
"A Night in an English Music Hall" might not unsuitably
be followed by a newer vaudeville sketch called "A Morning
in an American Moving Picture Palace," unless stricter watch
is kept at the door and alcoholic gentlemen ("souses" in the
parlance of the day) are absolutely barred. Not long ago
I sat in a so-called "model" moving picture house and just
as I was comfortably settled this slide was shown on the
screen:
Disorderly or Drunken Persons Will Be
Turned Over to the Officer.
I was mentally congratulating the management on its heroic
plan to keep order, when the courteous usher asked me to
get up and let a tall, blond, freckle-faced brother pass into
the next seat. The "brother" was in an advanced stage,
his breath chokingly redolent of cheap whiskey. He lunged
rather than sank into his seat, his hair was rumpled and his
navigation bad. Neverteless, he had passed the scrutiny of
a fierce-looking "bouncer" at the gate. He was, happily for
me and some women patrons nearby, a mild and peaceful
patient and soon woke the echoes with his hearty snores.
I have no statistics and no personal experience on which to
base a conclusive test of sobriety, but something should be
done to check this evil. What is a "special officer" for, if
he cannot shut out men with uncertain footing and a too
certain breath.
Fans are wondering how the Kalem Company managed
to turn all those strange photographic and other tricks in
their reel, "The Lost Freight Car." One of the fans I
know, looked at the picture three times, determined to solve
the mystery and wanted to tell me his solution in great
detail. I advised him to write to Mr. F. H. Richardson,
who can solve pretty nearly every moving picture mystery
and then I fled. If I had not caught a car just in time, my
friend would have pursued me into the privacy of my home.
When your dyed-in-the-wool fan gets to talking on such
subjects, nothing short of a swift injection of morphine
will stop him.
In their reel, "The Trail of Books," the Biograph
people have tincovered an unusually clever little actress, a
child of seemingly not more than four or at the most, five
years of age, who must be a perfect delight to the direc-
tor, who has her in charge. I do admire the children in a
Bio film. They are sweet, natural and human. In other
companies the child is almost invariably the "chee-ild" of
the melodrama, acting like a wound-up doll. I will make
an exception; in a Lubin film, 'From the Field to the Cradle,"
there is in the last scene a baby surely not older than
seven or eight months. He, or she, has nothing to do but
show delight at the sight of a bottle of milk and then
struggle for it. The baby rose to the occasion and the way
it clutched the bottle and started in to drain it made all
the ladies in the audience break out into delightful ahs and
ohs. More anon. p. F.
"LIVE" ADVERTISING FOR EXHIBITORS.
Essanay Evolves Unique Idea.
This cut of Mr. G. M. Ander-
1 soil, together with a very inter-
esting feature news storj', is be-
ing loaned to exhibitors of mo-
tion pictures for use in their local
newspapers. All that the Ess-
anay asks in return is a letter or
"O. K." from the editors of the
papers and marked copies of the
papers in which the cut and arti-
cle is printed.
The story is a live one. It
"most photographed man in the
claims that Mr. Anderson is the
world," is seen by 300,000
people daily and that his face is
almost as familiar to the people
of this country as that of Presi-
dent Taft's. Mr. Anderson has
appeared in more photoplays
than any other motion picture ac-
tor, haying begun as an actor
and producer when the first motion picture was made in
this country.
Mr. Anderson originated the first "cowboj-" character
in motion pictures and has been seen as sheriff, prospector,
cattle thief, bad man, sky pilot and other roles too numerous
to mention. The photoplays in which he appears are
shown in North and South America, Great Britain. Germany.
France and Spain, in South Africa. Australia and the
Philippines.
Mr. G. M. Anderson.
"DANTES INFERNO" IN BOSTON.
A Two-Weeks' Engagement at the Grand Opera House.
A moving picture entertainment at high prices in one
of the largest theaters of Boston, attended with such suc-
cess, that the engagement had to be extended for two weeks,
is pleasing news for the friends of quality.
Messrs. Feighery & Place, controlling the state rights for
Massachusetts, presented the Inferno in a manner befitting
the literary and intellectual centre of the country and were
rewarded with a well pronounced success, business having
increased rapidly from day to day.
The performance was given under the direction of W.
Stephen Bush, who also delivered the lecture. Some of the
best-known newspaper critics of Boston characterized the
production and the method of presenting it as a revelation
in moving pictures and gave it more space than any mov-
ing picture entertainment had ever had in the press of Bos-
ton or anywhere else. Arrangements for an early return
engagement were made in the middle of the first week of
its stay at the Grand Opera House.
THL MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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A CHANGE that promises much for the future of the
moving picture is noticeable in the recent attitude of
several prominent Chicago dailies. Considerable
space is devoted in the Sunday issues to stories of films, of
the magazine type, profusely illustrated. The Tribune de-
votes one full page every Sunday to reading matter of this
kind, on the product of some one of the Chicago manufac-
turers. Besides, in the dramatic and editorial section of the
same paper, a department on moving pictures and makers is
conducted by Gene Morgan.
As has been frequently announced in the columns of The
World, the daily press hitherto has shown a disposition to
be hostile to the moving picture. The new policy adopted
by the Chicago press is, therefore, all the more welcomed.
A larger view is being taken of the importance of the moving
picture and of its assured future. The great progress made
throughout the country during the present year, in the con-
struction of larger picture theaters and in the increase of
admission prices points to a time in the near future when
these houses will be a source of revenue to daily news-
papers.
In many cities of large population, where advertising rates
are high, exhibitors are already paying for space in Sunday
and other issues of the dailies, to bring their programs before
the public. Chicago exhibitors have done nothing, as yet,
in that direction. Messrs. Wm. N. Selig, George Kliene and
Geo. K. Spoor, for the manufacturers, have taken a full
page space on several occasions, in the Sunday issues of
leading Chicago papers. Would it not be wise policy for
Chicago exhibitors to club together for a certain space, from
time to time, in the Sunday papers that are now rendering
splendid service to the moving picture?
Reciprocity, even in a small way. on the part of exhib-
itors would tend at least to show their appreciation. .A^nd
it is due to the dignity of the moving picture, at this time,
that it shall not be the recipient even of eleemosynary
assistance. Render unto C:esar the things that are Cresar's.
This is a timely subject for the immediate consideration of
the Chicago Exhibitors' Association.
Wants Charges Proved.
An Associated Press dispatch from Galesburg, 111., that
appeared in The Republic, St. Louis, Nov. i6th, reads as
follows:
"During the civic conference by the State Federation
of Women's Clubs this afternoon on 'The Girl Amusement
Question,' Mrs. Phillip N. Moore of St. Louis, president of
the National Federation, made a plea for a Federal law to
regulate river excursions.
"She spoke of the temptations that befell girls who re-
ceive such low wages that they are forced to accept ques-
tionable invitations for amusement.
"'The moving picture shows lead many young girls to
their downfall,' stated Miss Minnie Starr Grainger, President
of the Illinois Federation."
The Republic is to be commended for the discernment and
good sense shown in the headings given this dispatch. Instead
of indulging in the customary sensational flings given the mov-
ing picture on such occasions by the daily press, that publi-
cation headed the article as follows: "Mrs. Moore Hits
Excursions. Declares They are Grave Temptations to Work-
ing Girls."
The World is indebted to Mr. G. G. Gibson, president of
the Gibson Furniture Company of St. Louis, for drawing
immediate attention to the foregoing article. In his letter
accompanying the clipping he writes: "Would it not be well
to have someone interview Miss Grainger and have her give
ONE case that she can substantiate? Dollars to doughnuts
she can't do it!
"I have been reading your valuable paper regularly for
some years and have noticed how careful you have always
been to caution manufacturers against making improper or
suggestive pictures, and I cheerfully bear testimony as to
how you have labored in season and out of season to make
the photoplay or moving picture the wonderful, uplifting,
elevating, entertaining and educational institution that it
is — delighted in daily by many millions of the best, as well as
the most intelligent people of the world
"I ha\f iiii iji.ulit that .\li-s *iraiiiKer means wcii, ijut she
lias been iiiiMiiiMrnjcd. If she will attend some moving
picture tlicatn in licr home town, I am sure she will with-
draw the statement credited to her today. I write this so
you may be able to correct the impression made."
That the moving picture has won many staunch friends
and advocates of .\fr. Gibson's type is evidence of its grow-
ing power and usefulness, of its benign tendency and influ-
ence, and of its high mission in the intellectual and moral
development of the race. And it is gratifying and .'
to know that where a few well-meaning but inc
people calumniate the moving picture, many men aiiM .. Mu.ii
of intelligence are always to be found as its champions.
A strict and impartial investigation will reveal that mov-
ing picture shows are on a higher moral plane than the very
best of the (so-called) "legitimate" and high-class vaudeville
shows. The members of an entire household attend a pic-
ture show without any fear of offense being given, whereas,
in many cases, only the worldly wise are considered eligible
to attend certain fashionable attractions.
It seems so easy and so natural for some people who claim
distinction for refinement and social standing to cast a
stone at popular places of amusement. These people are
usually fearful of visiting such places. They have such a
horror of the common crowd! Yet, on occasion, ignorantly
but without malice, they throw the weight of their influence
and position against a cause worthy of their support.
Although it IS not possible to interview Miss Grainger at
the present time, as Mr. Gibson suggests, it is hoped that
her eyes may fall on his letter in these columns. In the
meantime. The World joins with Mr. Gibson in respectfully
requesting Miss Grainger to cite one case that will sub-
stantiate her charge against moving picture shows.
Burning of the Western Film Exchange, Milwaukee.
Friday morning, Nov. 17th, about 10:30 o'clock, the West-
ern Film Exchange, of Milwaukee, was burned out. News
of the disastrous fire was wired to this city while the flames
were still raging, and many messages were sent to the secre-
tary and chief owner, J. R. Freuler, offering him assistance
and expressing deep regret.
The leading Independent exchanges of the city came to
Mr. Freuler's relief in a manner thoroughly characteristic
of Chicagoans. While the ruins were still smoking, about
4 o'clock p. m., on the day of the fire, they had placed in
Mr. Freuler's hands 400 reels of film, thus enabling him to
continue serving his customers without a break. The World
takes this opportunity to compliment and commend the
assisting exchanges for their prompt and liberal action, and
to express regret and kind good wishes to Mr. Freuler over
his heavy loss.
As near as can be ascertained, the fire originated in the
inspection room, but from what cause has not been learned.
The Milwaukee papers state that an explosion occurred. But
what caused the explosion is not forthcoming.
The exchange was situated in the Enterprise building, on
Sycamore and Second streets. The damage to the building
was $15,000. That it was a hot and menacing fire is shown
by the fact that three alarms were sent in to the fire
department.
Mr. Freuler's entire stock of films on hand, numbering
3,000 reels, was totally destroj-ed. The value placed on the
films, according to Milwaukee papers, is $250,000. It was a
total loss, as the goods were not covered by insurance.
Printed accounts of the fire state that Otto Goels, a
shipping clerk, emptied the contents of a fire extinguisher
on the burning films and that a series of loud explosions
followed soon afterwards.
Assistant Chief Young had his hand badly cut by falling
glass during the progress of the fire.
High Praise for Selig Picture.
The following letter was received by the Selig Polyscope
Co. last week from Melvin G. Winstock. general manager of
the People's Amusement Co.. of Portland, Ore., which con-
trols a large circuit of straight moving picture theaters in
Oregon and Washington:
"VVe took the liberty of placing 'Lost in the Jungle' in
the opening program of the People's Theater, a new photo-
play house opened on Wednesday, November ist. The new
theater was erected at a cost of $125,000 and has been pro-
nounced by the press and public to be the most perfect of
its kind in the country, devoted exclusively to exhibiting
motion pictures.
"This film was pronounced by those in attendance to be
the most thrilling picture ever produced. Contrary to the
usual manner, the film was applauded frequently throughout
its exhibition. Pictures of this kind will help us to main-
tain a permanent hold on public approval, and we trust we
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
may receive many of tliis kind. Our company uses the
entire output of tlie licensed makers, and features of this
kind help us pay the film bills."
Chicago Film Brevities.
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Rock, of the X'itagraph Co., Xew
York, spent Sunday, Nov. 19, with their son, Mr. John B.
Kock, and his wife, on their way to California.
R. Prieur, manager of Lu.x, New York, spent several days
in the city last week, making his rounds in film circles.
While here, he visited the Selig plant.
Ralph Radnor Earle, representative of Pathe Freres, was
in the city the early part of last week in the interests of his
company.
Harry A. Spoor, the European representative of h-ssanay,
will arrive with his wife in this city about Dec. 22nd, to
spend the Christmas holidays with his parents and relatives.
William E. King, the popular leader of the Orpheum
orchestra, became the happy father of a bouncing boy on
November 5th. The World's congratulations to all con-
cerned.
N. G. Caward, of Latham & Caward. former owners of the
Metropolitan Theater, Owatona, Minn., was a visitor at the
World oftice one day last week. The Metropolitan, which
seats 1.200 people, was sold recently to Byron H. Schmidt,
and Mr. Latham is now looking for a new location in a
thriving city.
During his recent visit to the South, the Hon. Champ
Clark traveled all the way from Dalla.s, Texas, to Lake
Charles, La., on the invitation of Mr. Laglois, manager of
the Dreamland Theater in the latter city. On his arrival.
Mr. Clark was treated to an exhibition of a recent Selig
release, entitled "Trips to Homes of Famous People." The
theater was crowded when Mr. Clark arrived and when his
picture was flashed upon the screen, the audience arose in
a body and made enthusiastic demonstrations. The film also
shows the Hon. Joseph Cannon, Vice-President Sherman
and Senator Joseph Baile3^ Mr. Clark was so well pleased
with the film that he made arrangements to have it shown
in his home town, so that members of his immediate family
might see it.
E. A. Schultz, general traveling representative of the Enter-
prise Optical Manufacturing Company, writes from Minne-
apolis that Oscar Overby. of Rice Lake. Wis., is erecting a
new fireproof theater in the latter city. The house will be
named the Ideal Family Theater, and when completed will
accommodate 500 peopk'. The program will consist of three
reels of licensed films and illustrated songs. The service
will be furnished by the Twin City Calcium Film Company,
of Minneapolis. Mr. Overby has purchased a 1912 model
Motiograph machine from that company.
That moving pictures should be utilized in religious meet-
ings if the Protestant Church is to keep pace in the march
f)f progress was the declaration made Sunday, Nov. 5th, by
Dr. Eldura? Richmond, of Philadelphia, speaking on "Pic-
tured Truth" before the District Sunday School Association
in the New York .\venue Presbyterian church, Washington,
D. C.
Dr. Richmond said that as Christ had taught by means of
symbols, it was in no wise irreverent to utilize the various
advantages of a moving picture machine to promulgate teach-
ings of the Scriptures.
ESSANAY'S "MADMAN" A SENSATION.
The accompanying illustration is the last scene in tha
Essanay Company's great sensational melodrama. "The Mad-
man." This fight in the balloon is said to be one of the most
sensational and hair-raising scenes recentlj' shown in pictures.
The Madman imagines he is a great actor and that his
father is his worst enemy. The asylum authorities humor
him in his whim and he is given wigs and material for beard?
and other disguises. One day he breaks out of the asylum,
goes to his father's home, disguises as the father and nearly
succeeds in killing the old man. He is pursued by the asylum
guards and running across the fields comes upon a military
balloon camp. Just as the balloon is cut loose the madman
runs on. seizes a rope and goes up in the balloon.
The fight in the clouds is a thriller, but the balloonit.
after a fearful encounter succeeds in overcoming the man
and throws him loose from the balloon.
"The Madman" is to be released Tuesday, December 5th.
Scene from "The Madman," by the Essanay Film Manufac turing Co.
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Pictures in Kansas City
Sonic twi) iiioiitlia UKu, nil a MiiiJay cvciimg, I casually
dropped to live or six motion picture theaters located in the
biibblinR metropolis on the Kaw, Kansas City by name In
a subsequent article I gave a few brict descriptions of the
way in which pictures are exhibited in these houses. Some
of my remarks must have been a little caustic, for I after-
wards heard all about how the maiiaKcrs of the aforemen-
tioned houses pawed the air and called me a knocker, a dub,
etc However, with as much e(iuanimity as I could muster,
1 passed over these retorts and decided to Rive the gentlemen
another chance for j>raise. La-.t Sunday evening, in comiiany
with an old-time picture man, 1 made visits to four of the
^' : amc houses in search of amusement and incidentally,
|i : ( head management, if I may use the phrase.
To shorten a long story, I, in short (as Mr. Micawber
would say), almost failed to find the first of the things I
. "it. At hall past six o'clock I entered the Lyric on 7th
Main. The house was well tilled with plain folk bent on
iiMision. They were certainly getting diversion enough.
I-ive or six unshaded white lights were scattered over the
auditorium lending a yellow-blue green cfTect to the picture
(on a cloth curtain). The operator was engaged in the proc-
ess oi burning up Ch3mi>ion's recent subject, "Shenandoah."
Perhaps with sensible projection and a cori-ectly lightly
house. "Shenandoah" might be rendered passable.
Having projected Champion's first release and subse-
quent ones for almost a year after, I feel qualified or rather
permitted to tell the Champion people the truth. They have
put out some excellent productions, but this one is a let-
down in every department. A Great Northern was thrown
on the screen in this theater in the same slip-shod manner.
Before. I had a word of praise for this house, but there's
none coming to it this time.
Though the Lyric was giving four reels for five cents, I
did not care to stomach but two. I met my exhibitor triend
and we sauntered up to the Twelfth Street Theater. Three
reels of new licensed pictures and a variety act composed the
program. This is a very handsome house litted up with the
most modern equipment. The seating capacity is about five
hundred, and ten cents admission is charged. .V mirror
-crecn and a new Simplex machine in the house indicate
that the management is out for good projection. However,
on this evening the operator had failed to take the lost mo-
tion out of the star and cam. In addition, the pictures were
rushed through at the rate of twelve minutes per reel. If the
."^elip people could only have seen their "Lost in the Jungle"
-kiirried over the screen, they'd have given up the ghost
right then and there. By the way, for why did the Selig di-
rector allow such a flat ending to slip into this masterpiece?
Nothing but a man standing in the foreground apparently
raving over something. .And at the end of such a series of
thrilling incidents! A strong finish will, nine times out of
ten, gel a picture "over" even if the rest of the production is
not so thrilling as the one mentioned.
However, to go back to the theater itself, there is too much
ight in the house despite the mirror screen. When the pic-
ture is off great shadows of varied intensities can be seen on
the mirror. The handsome side lights have failed to cut off
the direct rays, and as a result the picture is altnost spoiled
for a lover of good, white light.
The vaudeville launched after the pictures was of the usual
ten cent class — full of fossilized "puns," besides being alto-
gether too suggestive for a self-respecting person to sit
through. \Vc left in the middle of the act. disgusted. The
Kansas City public has shown time and time again that when
It wants vaudeville, it wants the best. When it wants pic-
tures, it wants the best, and it does not want a combination
of impossible variety stunts and poorly projected pictures.
Twelfth Street Theater, you're new, so take notice.
We next hied ourselves over to the Palace Theater on
Main Street. The management of this house, which also has
control of the handsome Tenth Street Theater, was one that
was especially ag.gravated about my former criticisms of the
houses. The Palace was crowded to capacity when we en-
tered. A new Biograph and Pathe made up the program for
five cents. This house, like the Tenth Street, is lighted by
the indirect system. While this is all verj- good, it is a hard
proposition to get the best kind of a picture on a white wall,
especially when the indirect lighting is a little overworked
and not sufficient (seemingly) current is turned into the car-
bons. However. I have seen worse projected pictures than
the Palace is putting pn now. Whether their machine has
been overhauled since my last visit omot. I can not say. but
it is certain that the jumpiness was not so evident, nor were
the pictures rushed through as if every minute were their
last. The music, piano, was tiddlety-ding all the way
through, displaying a lack of either "pep" or intelligence.
After each picture is over in this theater, a nice, well arranged
row of inrandcsccnts all 'roun(L.tbe. curtain ik tUkhed on. I
presume this novelty is put on for the benefit of the variou*
oculists III the ciiy Anyway, it's a crudity.
.\t the Tenth Street 1 heater, to which we went next, a re
markably line program was ofTercd, including Vitagraph'i
"Kegcncration." The photography and .i' ii>.L. ,,f this picture
admit of little criticism. No better n ' work wa»
ever put into a Life Portrayal. \Vc w- : iitcd. for we
expected to see more of the flashy photogruoliy r>f which my
friend has complained so much of late. Whether due to
hasty work and over production or not. is hard to tell. But
it is an indisputable fact the Vitagraph has, for the past few
months, been releasing reels throughout the length of which
flashes of white cf>nstantly appear. This fault was absent in
"Ixegencration," and it is to be hoped will remain so in the
future.
Mr. Peetfish, the operator at the Tenth Street, must have
taken a word to the wise, for he projected excellent pictures
Sunday evening. His light and timing were both good, so
here's to him. It would be well for a handsome house like
this one is to secure a lens which will make the picture fit
the frame, or else change the frame to suit. This defect and
some more chewing gum music are at present Tenth Street's
only drawbacks. The nice little lady at the "pianer" had
picked up somewhere a triad of pretty little tunes and
hummed away on them regardless of whether a scenic or an
emotional scene was flitting past on the screen.
We slipped over to the Subway, on Walnut Street, and dis-
covered a candidate— not for the M. P. Hall of Fame— but
for the M. P. Dippy House. He's the trap drummer. And
he can't blame the pianist, either. What did he do? Well,
maybe his crime is excusable in the Subway, but Mr. Martin,
to my mind, has here good material to work on. He, in ad-
dition to dropping about a dozen different objects (so it
sounded), all the way from glass up to a brick, blew a com-
bination engine-whistle-baby cry when the beautiful lady
and handsome artist in Selig's •'.•\n Artist's Idyl" fell into
the water. Now maybe he didn't pull off all those effects
mentioned, but anyway, it SOUNDED like it— and the audi-
ence laughed at this artistic stunt.
The Subway's operator must not have read the Moving
Picture World lately — nor the manager. If they had they
would probably have taken my suggestion to heart. As it
is. the whole left half of their picture is still out of focus —
has been all fall. I presume. In addition to this, the flicker
in the picture is very bad. so between the two our eyes were
"on the blink" when we made our exit. Let me add that the
trap drummer's use of the base drum and ratchet to repre-
sent the falling chair in Pathc's "Raffie's Caught" was very
bad taste, but only in keeping with his interpretation of
Selig's eflfort. "The .Artist's Idyl."
I wish the Kalem people could have seen their "Colleen
Bawn" exhibited as I saw it in the Aurora Theater in Law-
rence. The fine points about this little house have been men-
tioned before. Mr. Dan Childs. whose interpretation of pic-
tures is unassailable, did wonders for this production with
beautiful old Irish music. The projection, as usual in this
house, was excellent. The only fault to be found with these
pictures is some dark photography and une^•en tinting. How-
ever, these defects can be overlooked in view of their other
perfect qualities.
The naval demonstration was the star attraction while it
lasted. It was certainly some pumpkins and those who wit-
nessed it will have something to tell their grandchildren
and other people's grandchildren about. The newspapers
gave it lots of space and told how this and that dignitary
worked himself to a state of exhaustion to make it success,
but not a word was mentioned about the men who dodged
about the waters where the gigantic fleet was anchored to
secure pictures that would make the affair a matter of picture
history. They were there by scores. On shore, on water
and war vessels. They certainly worked like beavers and,
although their eflForts tailed to receive recognition from the
press, the public will have an opportunity to appreciate their
work. The newspaper men are supposed to have every
resource at their command. In the naval demonstration
the moving picture men had them distanced.
In closing I want to ask a question: Are the manufac-
turers to continue the use of the breathing-through-the
reed-under water stunt as long as they have the loss-of-
memory-and-recover suddenly gag? Three times within the
past month has this novelty been used — twice in Kalem
productions and once in Pathe. However, the use of this
situation is only one example of many other situations and
novelties which are worn to the bone every week in the year
by the producers.
NELSON T. STEPHENS.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
The New England Invasion.
By Henry.
Sketches by Hugh F. Hoffman.
Frank Howard,
the Bell-Cow.
TX/'HAT promises to become a regular thing in moving
' » picturedom was done by the Vitagraph Company
during the week of November 13th. The plan of having a
large body of moving picture exhibitors visit the studio is a
good one from many points of view. It was first done by
the Selig Company a number of
weeks ago when two hundred
visitors from Chicago and sur-
rounding towns were entertained.
But this undertaking by the Vita-
graph concern is especially note-
worthy for the reason that the
guests came from a compara-
tively distant city and were trans-
ported in private cars. There
were fifty-eight in the party, in-
cluding special correspondents
and photographers from some of
the Boston papers. The list of
names was published in The
World last week. A grand good
time had been arranged for the
New England exhibitors by Mr.
Charles L. Fuller, traveling rep-
resentative of the Vitagraph
Company, and none of the arrangements went amiss. From
the time the train left Boston, the trip was a continuous
joy-ride for all concerned. Out of charity we refrain from
recording the details of the run from Boston to New York.
Far be it from us to tip off any friends of ours for indulging
their idiosyncrasies when the ship gets out of sight of land.
After a safe but stormy journey the party arrived in
New York and took forcible possession of the Hotel Im-
perial, headed by the only Italian band in America that
did not embark for Tripoli. The grill-room was appro-
priated and regular guests who did not appreciate good
music were forced to retire to their rooms by the intermittent
blasts of the tuba player. By i A. M. there were a few cases
of non-compos-mentis under observation in the psycho-
pathic ward.
At 9 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, November
15th, three large able-bodied sight-seeing cars were waiting
at the Imperial Hotel, at which time quite a few of the visit-
ing brothers were still in the feathers, dreaming sweet
dreams regardless of their obligations to the Vitagraph
Company. Upon these the hose was turned, but that is
another story.
The fresh air on the way to
Brooklyn had a wonderful effect that
was remarked by many. What
meaning this had was not divulged
within our hearing. At any rate, the
invading forces arrived at the Brook-
lyn plant of the Vitagraph Company
at hign noon. As they
stepped from the touring
cars into the mud, a
moving picture battery
was placed at an advan-
tageous point and the
pictures show the New
England boys stepping
very high with all the
grace of trained kanga-
roos. As the party entered
the studio grounds by the
big gate, another moving
picture camera caught the
steady and dignified advance of the "amusement trust" of
New England. The procession was headed by Frank
Howard, holding the string of one of the Vitagraph's large
dogs. The picture was extremely dignified until the dog
spied a feline sitting in the right of way and promptly forgot
his good manners when he dived for the black cat. Frank
Howard, at the other end of the dog's rope, was looking in
another direction and nearly had his neck broken by the
sudden jerk.
The visiting members were royally entertained. They in-
spected every part of the Vitagraph plant and, many of
them for the first time, had an opportunity to see just how
moving pictures are made. During the tour of inspection
Ernest Horstmann,
Ol3rmpia, Ljmn, Mass.
the party was given an excellent luncheon by the Vitagraph
Company who, in this, as in every other particular, spread
themselves and spared no expense in giving the visitors a
royal good time. "Pop" Rock, Stuart Blackton and .■\lbert
Smith personally conducted the visit and certainly made the
boys feel at home. As evening shadows fell, the automobile
party started back for the Imperial Hotel, where once again
the Italian band made the welkin ring. At 10 P. M., with the
band at their head, the boys marched down Broadway to
Gane's Theater, at 31st Street and Broadway, and there saw
themselves in the moving picture that had been taken of
them earlier in the day. They perched themselves in the bal-
cony and as the pictures were thrown upon the screen there
were many ribald remarks and
critical aspersions by the sev-
eral exhibitors on their various
peculiarities of steppage.
There can be no doubt that
visits of this kind are beneficial
both to the manufacturer and
to the exhibitor. Every ex-
hibitor should know exactly
how moving pictures are made.
On the journey and during the
visit the e.xhibitors had every
opportunity to mingle and be-
better acquainted. Good
ig prevailed and organiza-
was on the tip of the
tongue a good part of the time.
There is nothing better than a
Voppor
come
feelinj
tion
Joe Mack, Hub Theater,
Boston.
junket of this kind for exhibitors to
get their minds off the details of
business and discuss matters con-
cerning their general welfare, and
there is no doubt but that this trip
of the New England exhibitors will
weld them together in friendship
and be productive of stronger or-
ganization. ^''-^/<<?^Sj^5>:C->;/-v
The Vitagraph Company deserve .s*v*c-^
a word of congratulation for their W. H. Foster,
unselfish enterprise. Also a consid- Keith's, Boston,
erable amount of praise should go to
Mr. Fuller, who organized the party and carried it through
to such a notable success. Let us hope that more manufac-
turers will show the same enterprise as has the Vitagraph
Company.
MOVING PICTURES AND THE CHURCH.
In telling his congregation of the good effects that might
be realized from a moving picture show of a proper kind, the
Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher, at the Temple Baptist Church,
Los Angeles, Cal., announced that as soon as possible a mov-
ing picture feature will be added to his church.
* * *
The moving picture machine is establishing itself as a part
of religious services, but promises to receive a setback at
the First Baptist Church, Topeka, Kan., on account of a
failure of the collections to be large enough to meet the
expenses of showing the pictures. This new departure in
religious services has caught the popular fancy and is draw-
ing large crowds, but the new members of the congregation
evidently live on Tightwad Street.
* * *
Moving pictures of a character more generally elevating
than those offered by the nickel and dime theaters of the
city, courses of lectures along the line of Christian ministra-
tion to boys and men, may be given in Detroit churches and
Sunday school rooms this winter if the suggestions of the
local social service committee of the Men and Religion For-
ward Movement are carried out.
* * *
.\t a special meeting of the directors of the Young Men's
Temperance Societj'. Allentown. Pa., it was decided to run
moving pictures at their hall during the winter months.
THE MOVING PICrURE WORLD
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London Letter.
By E. J. M.
• A UK tilins shown at English theaters to be subject to
A\ Lcnsiirship?" is the question of the hour. Already
•^ one town (Blackburn) has decreed that all films
nuist be submitted to the chief constable previous to exhibi-
tion and other> arc sure to follow. Special legislation is un-
necessary because of the wide powers conferred upon local
luthoritii's by the Cinematograpli Act (looy), which permits
them ti> endorse the license with any restrictions they may
think tit. At the same time it i> hardly likely that the gov-
ernment will permit local licensing bodies to be at variation
one with the other. It would therefore not be surprising if
an act oi Parliament were introduced to make censorship
compulsory.
Most of the American films are of course produced in such
a manner that they will satisfy the censor, but with conti-
nental subjects that is unfortunately not the case; and it is
those films which arc the cause of all the trouble. The daily
newspapers are not helping matters either, for »ome of the
correspondence from "A Father of Six" is obvifUsly mami-
factured in the office. Nevertheless I am not going to pre-
tend to defend those manufacturers who are short-sighted
enough to produce films depicting murder, rape, theft and
suicide. Such firms are reaping their just reward because all
the better class of renters refuse to buy subjects that are
not absolutely O. K.; but the trouble begins when certain
of the smaller fry buy up anything that is extra vile and cir-
culate it throughout the country, to the detriment of re-
spectable theaters who would not dream of showing such
subjects.
I am rather surprised that the two principal trade journals
in London arc scouting the idea of the establishing of a
Board of Censorship. Surely they must realize that any-
thing which will tend to uplift the picture theater in the
eyes of the public is a desirable thing to have, and it would
be a valuable asset to any exhibitor to be able to truthfully
say "All films shown at this theater have been passed by
the censor." Cinematograph theaters have been so per-
sistently damned in the daily and weekly press during the
last few yrars that one would have thciught thai any propo-
sition which would confound the critics would be received
with open arms.
.After all is said and done the legitimate manufacturer, who
take> a pride in his work and turns out clean, wholesome
films, should have no cause to feel faint-hearted It is the
man with nothing to lose and everything to gain who re-
leases the questionable stuff. .And the sooner he is put oat
of business the better it will be for everybody.
The first Majestic release is distinctly good and the pro-
ducers are Ui be congratulated upon the degree of photo-
graphic quality they have attained But. please keep come-
dies a bit shorter 1,000 is too much by 200 feet for this
market. I am sure that sales would have doubled if the sub-
ject had been below the 800 mark. Surely it is more profit-
able to sell fifty copies each 750 or 800 than 25 at 1,000 feet.
Most of the Knglish. French and Italian comedies are less
than 600 feet in length, at which they sell more than freely.
Mind you, I am not taking it upon myself tf> lay down a doc-
trine, because you might not folU>w it if I did, but I give the
hint for what it i> worth.
Had a chat to-day with H. E. .\itken, president of the
Majestic I-ilin COmpany, who is here on a flying visit. He
only arrived on Monday anfl is off again on Saturday, so that
he will be back in New York almr)st before these lines are
ill print. Mr. .\itken gave me a lot of interesting news that
is not for publication for the present, but he will have some
interesting copy for the editor when he returns.
One and all, we in Europe offer our deepest sympathy with
\V. N. Selig in the trouble he has gone through, but we heart-
ily congratulate him on escaping with his life. I saw Iv H.
Montagu, Selig's London representative, this m"rning and
was glad to hear that he has just received a cablegram an-
nouncing that \V. N. IS progressing favorably, which is good
news. To the wife and children nf the unfortunate producer,
Boggs. we also tender our sympathies. He died in the exe-
cution of his duty. One cannot say more.
H. .A. Spoor has just returned from Berlin and is very en-
thusiastic concerning the prospects of the office which he has
opened there. He says that some people tried to warn him
off Germany, but he is evidently confounding the critics, for
he assures me that he is already making a profit of the office.
Group of New England Exhibitors Entertained by the Vitagraph Company at Its Plant in Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 15.
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and it has only been opened a matter of two months. Mr.
Spoor tells me, however, that the class of subject that is in
demand varies considerably from the generally accepted
code of English or American morals that are usually incor-
porated in a film. For instance, the German will not pass
any film that in any way strikes at the fundamental Teuton
rule — AUTHORITY with a very capital A — consequently no
film which in any waj' suggests a rising of the down-trodden
is permitted. You may burlesque a working man, but you
must not do the same thing of a policeman or soldier! On
the other hand, there is more liberty in the moral code as
between man and woman! Well, well! However, from what'
I know of Essanay subjects, I think they can fill the market
pretty well without having recourse to either of the type of
films mentioned.
The Cinematograph Defense League is dead. Formed
some twenty-two months ago for the purpose of assisting
exhibitors to fight the Cinematograph Act, it gradually
dwindled away until at the last the meetings were hardly
better than a farce. It would be uncharitable to discuss the
reasons for its failure, though they were common property,
but in view of the fact that a new association will probably
arise in the near future it is perhaps advisable to let sleep-
ing dogs lie.
Under title of "The Pictures," Markt & Co. are publishing
weekly a smart little magazine containing Biograph. Kalem
and Lubin film plots written up in the form of short stories.
Priced at one penny (two cents), it is selling in large quanti-
ties. There is apparently a profit made on the magazine,
so that the advertising value is obtained for nothing. Again,
well, well!! Friend Nichols does not miss much.
A NEW STAR IN THE PICTURE FIRMAMENT.
Though not altogether unknown in pictures, Dorothy
Gibson really owes her first and proper introduction to the
picture-loving public to the Eclair Company, whose leading
player she now is. We say "not altogether unknown," be-
cause Miss Gibson played in pictures before she joined the
Eclair stock company; but the others failed to recognize her
Miss Dorothy Gibson.
charming personality to its full worth and. consequently,
missed a "one best bet." As has been mentioned frequently.
Miss Gibson's first claim to public notice was gained as the
favorite model of Mr. Harrison Fisher, the popular artist.
She is now destined to g^in a much wider and more lasting
reputation through pictures.
It is in comedy — high-class comedy — that Miss Dorothy is
destined to shine; that she can shine with all her charming.
winsome manner is sufficiently proved by her appearance in
the coming Eclair comedy, "Miss Masquerader," to establi-h
the truth of these prefatory remarks. "Miss Masquerader."
let it be known, is the first comedy release by the American
Eclair company of players and will follow immediately^ the
more pretentious subject, "Hands Across the Sea in '76,"
reviewed at length last week. The story is very slight,
though logical and consistently told, yet it serves its pur-
pose in affording Miss Gibson an excellent opportunity to
show us what she can do. In this she plays the part of a
young girl who has become tired of being loved for her
money and who wants to find someone who will love just
her. She coaxes her uncle to take her to his country' club
in the disguise of a man, and in this way she mixes with the
rest of the men until she finds one that suits her fancy. Her
efforts in following up the advantage gained develop some
very good comedy situations and give both photographer and
players an opportunity to produce a succession of clever
effects.
Especially noticeable is the reposeful work of Miss Doro-
thy. She has acquired the knack of expressing herself with-
out excessive gesture or facial contortion, a failing so com-
mon among photoplayers and so distressing to those who
view them. Miss Gibson is to be congratulated upon her
singular ability and the Eclair Company upon having se-
cured her services, for, if the pace set by "Miss Masquerader"
is kept up. Eclair comedies and Miss Gibson will be prime
favorites with the photoplay enthusiasts.
FRANK CRANE A COMET DIRECTOR.
Frank Crane, who became one of the best known of Inde-
pendent leading men in the course of his year and a half
connection with the Thanhouser Company, has joined the
Comet work is being watched with interest by his many ad-
familiar to theatergoers during
his long term with the Than-
houser Company than any other
Independent actor, as he ap-
peared in the New Rochelle pic-
tures from their very first issue,
and was the first Independent
leading man to lecture on the
pictures he appeared in. Direct-
ing is not a new business to
Mr. Crane, who has prepared
many vaudeville and stage pro-
ductions and acted as a tempo-
rary director for Thanhouser
last summer. But he becomes
a permanent director with the
Comet, and most of this brand
of film will be from his hands.
The first is "The Late Mrs.
Early." released December ist.
and the second. "Just In Time
for Dinner." Mr. Crane has
conceived some new ideas rela-
tive to producing of The-Picture-As-It-Ought-To-Be. and his
Comet work is being watched with interest by his many ad-
mirers among the Independent theaters men. Crane dis-
tinguished himself in the leading roles of such of the Than-
houser "classics" as "Uncle Tom's Cabin," "Ten Nights in
a Bar-room," "Rip Van Winkle." "John Halifax, Gentleman,"
"Old Curiosity Shop," and "Silas Marner."
Frank Crane.
IMP INDUSTRIAL PICTURES.
Mr. Carl Laemmle. the president of the Imp Company, is
an advocate of better film stories and believes the moving
picture can be utilized to instruct the young. To that end
he is making a commendable effort to obtain subjects along
industrial and educational lines. Two very praiseworthy
films are awaiting release at the Imp factory which will not
fail to interest. One of of them consists of scenes on an
American tea farm. The growing of tea is illustrated from
the time of the sprouts to the packing in the boxes ready
for market. Every stage in the growth and cultivation is
shown, making a remarkable film. Tea is quite a national
beverage and those who use it daily will be interested. An-
other film that is replete with information illustrates the
growing, cultivating and marketing of cotton. The scenes
shown take one through the processes, the cotton gin. the
baling, hauling, weighing and shipping being done in excel-
lent photography and fidelity to facts. The Southern darkies
and their crude way of conveying the cotton to the gin and
to the steamer furnishes types many have read about but
have never seen. It is a film that will not only entertain but
will educate. This subject will be released Saturday, Dec. 9.
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Projection Department
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Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
C'ONUt.NSKK BREAKACiK. So very many inqtiirici come In eon-
cerning the prrvrnlion of corulmirr breakage that it may be well to turn
up, in one article, what if known on the tubject. Let it be clearly under-
stood, however, that there il no univerf.1l panacea for thi* evil. .\t a
rule every individual caie mutt be treated according to itt individual
circumtlancrt.
Generally >|>cakini; condenier breakage ii due to uneven expan«ion and
contraction of the kI-i", though it may be chargeable to other cau»es,
•uch ai the lcn< fitting too tightly in a metal mount. Thii uneven
exp,insion is grciter when there it sudden change of lemprratuir; but
sudden change of temperature doe.t not explain the matter altogether since
the front lens, which gets pretty hot, is exposed to every vagrant breeze
that blows. In general I am of the opinion, based on the last part of
the foregoing sentence, that up to a certain degree of temperature there
IS slight danger of a lens breaking: beyond that heat it breaks readily.
Just what that degree is I do not knon.
Granting thi« to be true then one of the prime requisites to the reductioa
of breakage is that of keeping the temierature inside the lamphouse as
low as possible. Where local law allows one to do so I would recommend
that the entire back of the lamphouse be left open. Tliere is absolutely
no danger from tire by so doing. I would recommend that where this
cannot be done a metal pipe be connected to top of lamphouse and run
to a chimney flue, if convenient, or to the vent llue or to the open air.
It would necessarily have to be equipped with a swing joint to allow of
shoving the lamphouse over to the stereopticon. If this pipe is not in-
stalled then at any rate take great care to keep the screen in top of lamp-
house hood perfectly clean so that heated air may readily escape. Avoid
opening the lamphouse door immediately after cutting off the arc, par-
ticularly if heavy amperage be used. Never allow the breeze from the
oper.iting room fan to play directly on the lamphouse, or in such manner
that a strong draft is created on the door side of the lamphouse. If
there is ample ventilation in lamphouse have ventholes in condenser casing
wide open. If lamphouse is closed tightly don't have too much ventilation
in condenser casing. If lenses of same focal length are used front and
back put front Irns in back and new one in front in replacing broken
lens. If a round metal mount is used, never put in a lens which fits
lightly. Grind edge of lens off if necessary until there is 1/16 inch
play, using a coarse grindstone for the purpose. Never allow a lens to
lit very tight in any kind of mount. Some have had success or at
least thought they had, by allowing new lenses to remain in the oven
of the home cook stove for a week or two. Others place them in cold
water and bring to a boil, allowing to cool off slowly. These schemes,
while of doubtful value, may do some good and arc not likely to do
any harm, though one man did report that the cook stove plan broke
half a dozen lenses for him. One correspondent reported stopping breakage
by laying extra lenses on top of his lamphouse until needed. Many in-
iiuirc if high priced lenses break less readily than cheap ones. There
probably is a difference in favor of the higher grade article. They have.
Beyond this I believe there is little can be said of value on the subject of
Beyond this I believe there is little that can be said of value on the sub-
ject of condenser breakage.
MOTOR GENERATORS.— Mr. J. H. Hallberg, New York City, writes:
"On page 546, Nov. 18, 191 1. issue of the Moving Picture World, appears
reference to a letter from the Western Electric Company, of Denver,
Colo., under the heading, 'Field Regulation,' concerning the operation
of projector arc lamps on motor generator sets, the generator end of
which produces the current by which the projector arc is operated.
"I do not want to get into an argument with any one in connection
with this matter, but through your courteous invitation in the last para-
graph of the article, I feel at liberty to say something on the subject,
particularly in view ot my considerable experience as manufacturer and
inventor of machines for this purpose: a'so there is another matter which
leads me to say something at this time, viz.: the fact that you question
the satisfactory operation of the projector arc on such a machine as de-
scribed by the Western Electric Company. In this I sustain you for
reasons set forth below.
"The projector arc, on direct current, burning without any enclosing
globe, with proper quality and style of carbons, requires not less than
42 volts nor more than 60 volts potential drop across the arc proper. If
the arc be maintained below 42 volts, the carbon points will not be
properly consumed and especially on the negative carbon point there will
be formed a cap of considerably harder substance than the carbon, and
of much higher resistance, which will absolutely make it impossible to
maintain a .steady arc. While automatic lamps can be made to maintain
the arc at between 40 and 45 volts, with an average of 41' j volts at the
arc, it is practically impossible for an operator to manipulate a hand-fed
projector arc lamp and maintain the arc within these limits. In view of
the greater leeway necessary with hand-fed arc lamps, a voltage of 50 to 55
has been established as the standard for the potential drop across the arc
i-n a projector lamp operating with D. C. WTien I say that 50 volts is
required at the arc this does not mean that 50 volts from a constant poten-
tial electric circuit is sufficient for the maintenance of such an arc, because
an electric arc is of such nature that for a given separation of the carbon
points the resistance of the arc decreases as the amperes are increased.
Now you understand that if there is a constant voltage on the system of
about 50 or 55 and an arc is struck across this potential, it will represent
almost a dead short circuit and the greater the amount of amperes the
lower will be tl.. :■..;.....» .; ;.,i »;>. ; ...^ . — „ . . ., .
drop on the line the flow ol current will inerea»c to the limit ot the
capacity of the wire*, which will ultimately melt.
"Having stated that the ate decrcatet in retitlancr with an 1
cuircnl, it is evident that there must be means provided betwer
»tant potential current supply and the arc which will act ju>: ,, : =
to the arc; in other words a resistance or an element of counter electro
motive force mutt be introduced in tcriei with the arc. Thi» ejnnot h^
done without an increase of line voltage, and good practice it '
at least 1$ per cent, additional voltage for the iteadying re
ballast, and at a general rule a 50 volt projector arc cannot be :: - ^
on a constant potential circuit delivering below 6$ er 70 voitt, and witb
75 volts the rciults will be better.
"The foregoing refers to the operation on a conttant potential dynamo
driven by a motor forming a motor generator tet. having an ordinary
field rheostat in series with the shunt field winding for the control of
"Either 'Western Electric' is not familiar with the type of machine dis-
cussed in your column or else be has not clearly stated hit case, becaofc
as described in the article in your department, your criticism holds good
and his system will not work.
"If, however, a special generator is provided in place of the ordinary
constant potential 55 volt generator, it it not only possible but very de-
sirable to maintain the projector arc at 50 to 55 volta without any re-
sistance in series with the arc. In this case the ilynamo it not of the
constant potential type, but rather of a constant current type; in other
words it is a dynamo which will deliver a steady amperage at a varying
voltage, somewhat similar in type to the old arc dynamo used years ago,
some of which are still in service, for the control of 6.8 and 9.6 ampere
open arc lamps operating in series. With such a dynamo it is possible
to freeze the carbons and it is an actual fact that the load on the motor
will drop to almost nothing when the carbons are frozen, but the moment
you separate the carbons the load on the motor will be in direct pro-
portion to the distance between the carbon points, making the ideal cur-
rent controlling device, and at the same time current saver for projector
arc lamps. The control is accomplished by making the dynamo with a
shunt winding and a very large series it compound winding on the pole
pieces, so connected, however, that the compound winding will oppose the
shunt winding, thereby establishing a magnetic balance, the tendency of
which is to keep the amperes quite steady at the arc irrespective of a
normal increase or decrease of distance between the carbon points. If I
may be pardoned for making the statement I want to say that the Hallberg
Direct Current Economizer is of this kind, and has given excellent »ati»-
faction during the past four years."
Mr. Hallberg, who certainly is entitled to respectful hearing on such
questions as this, has set forth precisely the general view I have held.
One statement ma<le by San Diego, Cal., two weeks ago would seem, if
correct, to clear up one point which had seemed to me to be an insur-
mountable objection to the use of a dynamo of any ordinary type without
resistance. It ap|>eared to me that the instant the arc reiistance be re-
moved by freezing the carbons, something was bound to happen unlets
some other form of resistance, such as field resistance, be instantly inserted.
Surely, it seemed to me. at the very least there must be a terrific overload
on the generator. San Diego, however, claims that under these conditions
the shunt wound generator drops its voltage entirely. This would mean
that at least the dynamo would not be injured, but it would involve con-
stant liabilitv to lose the arc entirely. I can readily see where and why
a dynamo of the type suggested by Mr. Hallberg would, by the com-
pounding counteracting the shunt, automatically take care of such a con-
dition. I do know that competent operators who understand the machine
and its care have reported excellent rfsulu from Mr. Hallberg's D. C.
economizer.
Presumably Mr. Hallberg's letter will elicit reply. I would ask that
those taking part in this discussion try to give exact reasons for their
claims. It is not sufficient to say that thus and so produces this and that
result. We want to know exactly, in aetail, why those resulu are pro-
duced and wc want it in plain language which the average man can grasp
and understand, to the end that the greatest amount of good be done
to the greatest possible number. Our thanks are due Mr. Hallberg for his
excellent letter.
FILM SPEED.— Ottawa. Kan., writes: "How many minutes should it
take to run a standard reel of 1,000 feet? In other words, to obuin the
best results how manv re\-olutions of the machine crank should there be per
minute? Why do some pictures flicker more than others when all are run
undei the same conditions' Otight some pictures be run faster than
others, or should the speed be uniform?"
Any flicker there may be is always irore pronounced on light scenes
than on dark ones. While I have called attention time and again to the
matter of speed, and its vital importance, I will, for the benefit of our
newer readers take it up again. Speed is of very, very great importance
and a comprehension of this fact is absolutely necessary to do really fine
projection. The operator "renders" a film, if he is a real optrator,
exactly as does the musician render a piece of music, in that, within
limits, the action of the scene being portrayed depends entirely on his
judgment. In the "Passion Play" he can make Peter act the part of a
jumping jack and he can turn a horse race into a howling farce, by over-
jpeeding and under-speeding. Generally speaking 17 minutes is the
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average time for 1,000 feet of film. This by reason of the fact that nor-
mal speed is 60 turns of the crank per minute, that being the speed the
camera is supposed to be run in taking the picture. However, the camera
operator guesses at speed and doesn't always hit it very closely. I have
timed a camera operator, without his knowledge, running nearly 70, and
again as low as 50. Probably the speed will, taking one scene with an-
other, average about 60. There is one rule, and one rule only, the operator
must be guided by if he wishes to produce artistic projection, viz.: the
action of the scene being portrayed. The one and only exception to this
is scenic films, in which there are no moving figures. Take the "Passion
Play" (Pathe), for example. It should be run right down to the limit
of slowness. It is much more impressive thus. The scenes are religious
and solemn and the figures should move slowly. To run at normal
speed (60) would not bring out the full beauty and irapressiveness of the
scenes. To run at 65 or 70 woiild make of it a howling farce. Imagine
the figure of the Saviour carrying the cross at a gallop. I have seen
very near that same thing. I would cheerfully have paid five dollars for
the privilege of heaving a brick into that operating room. It was a
shameful debauchery of projectiori. On the other hand I have seen an
automobile race appear utterly ridiculous by being run too slowly. I
have seen a man falling who appeared to float down — underspeed. I have
seen persons walking, having a floating motion, utterly absurd (too slow),
and again with their legs twinkling along as though they were automatons.
Watch the scene closely and by variation of speed bring out everything
there is in it. No set rule applies. Only the application of brains to the
matter of speed can properly render a film. That is one reason why the
real operator never takes his eye from the screen. I have often changed
speed half a dozen times on one film of 1,000 feet. Operators will do
well to put in a film before or after the show, when no one is present,
and note the difference in running a scene at various speeds. It requires
rare good judgment to be able to correctly judge the speed which will
produce the best curtain result on any average scene.
MACHINE TROUBLE.— Sioux City, la., vA-jtes: "I overhauled my
Edison, Model B, and had some trouble. Put in all new parts, including
bushings and new left hand side. The left side has no groove for the
shutter to travel through. Had to cut off part of the shutter and now
unless I thread just right there is travel ghost. The machine runs very
smoothly since overhauling. California asks for spotlight. 1 use tin
slides in my stereo slide carrier. Have several of different sizes."
That isn't what California is after. He wants a regular spotlight. As
to the machine, you did wrong in cutting off the shutter. You will have
to get a new shutter, price $1, and then file a slot, or groove, in the
casting. This you can readily do and it will take care of the whole matter.
SEVERAL THINGS. — Anadarko, Okla., writes: "Place our show among
the names of those 'just opened' — The Nusho Theater. We are the second
show in this little city, which boasts about 3,500 population. Have a
Powers 6, driven by a Kimble motor; A. C. no volts transformed to
D. C. through a mercury arc rectifier. Seating capacity 300; throw 75
feet; picture 12 feet; aluminum screen. I want to speak a good word
for both the Powers 6 and the rectifier. The other house is using prac-
tically the same amperage for lighting and for their projection arc, but
they use a rheostat. Their bill for current average $35 per month. We
have been open two weeks and the bill was $8.20, or at the rate of $16.40
per month. Some difference? That should speak well for the rectifier,
I think. Also the other show has a patent screen costing $250, while
mine is aluminum and yet my picture illumination is much the best. Still
I am not entirely satisfied, as the screen seems to give a glaring effect —
too bright. Wish you could give me a good formula for aluminum coating
for screen. Noticed what you said about the set of books put out by the
American Correspondence School, of Chicago. You were perfectly right
in criticising them as you did. I just had them on trial and sent them
back. In theory they are all right as far as they go, but as for learning
real operating from them — nothing doing. I put in the best part of eleven
years at the crank and if I could not use less words and tell more than
do those books I would undertake to eat what I did write, paper and all."
I did give space to quite a few aluminum coating formulas, but what
worked well in the hands of one man was a failure in the hands of an-
other, so I discontinued it. Also there are now several good patent cur-
tains on the market. Unquestionably the rectifier effects a large saving
as against a rheostat. The books were as I described them. I was quite
lenient in dealing with them, I believe. Ordinary aluminum coatings usually
give the harsh, glaring effect of which you complain. They are brighter —
yes, but the harsh effect is usually present
INFORMATION WANTED.— Tyndall. S. D., writes: "Enclosed find
check for copy of handbook. Am constant reader of the World, especially
of the Department. Am using an Edison machine and it is beginning to
buck. What causes the film to run loose and tangle up in the take-up
magazine towards end of reel? It has only done so lately and the machine
makes more noise than formerly. Can we use A. C. on the arc? Have
D. C. plant of our own. Have tried A. C. and find the light is very
dim. Would we have to have different lamphouse for A. C. ? Voltage
of both currents is same, viz.: no. Do the Edison people make an out-
side shutter for their old machines?"
Plainly you are in need of the handbook, Tyndall. In all probability
the film "runs loose" at end of reel, for the reason that you haven't
enough tension on take-up. It is also possible the take-up belt is too
loose. If belt is loose stretch tightly around pulleys and cut about K to Ji
inch shorter than when stretched by hand. The take-up belt pulley is
split. A coil spring holds the two halves together under pressure. It is
this that provides the friction to revolve the reel. Spring is held by a
collar. Loosen screw and move this collar in a little, but only enough
to take up all the film. Too much tension on the take-up is very bad.
Ja-st barely enough to take up all the reel is right. It will be well to
take off the belt, remove collar and spring and pull off the loose half of
the grooved pulley and examine the fiber surface. It may be the fiber is
worn out or else soaked with oil. In either case get new fiber. You
did not say how old machine is or what model. Probably the gears and
cam and star are becoming worn and need renewing. You can use A. C.
for projection, with same lamp, lamphouse and connections, but it is not
nearly equal to D. C. You must use much higher amperage for given
curtain illumination. See the handbook. Not knowing model of machine,
cannot answer your last query regarding shutter. If it is an Exhibition
Model I don't think they do.
EMBRYO OPERATOR. — Philadelphia, Pa., is learning the profession
of operating. Has position with an operator, but says his teacher's knowl-
edge seems somewhat crude. Has handbook and says it is valuable and
a great aid to him. Desires, when he qualifiies, to apply for license and
wants to know if I can suggest a list of questions that will be put to him;
also suggest name of an elemental work on electricity.
My sympathy is with the man who is honestly seeking to learn, but I
could not suggest a list of questions, nor would I do so for various
reasons. Elemental works on electricity are legion, but I know of absolutely
none of very much value to the learning operator. Perhaps you will get
as much from "Modern Electrical Construction," Frederick J. Drake & Com-
pany, publishers, Chicago, as any one electrical book I know of. In ex-
amination you will be tested as to your practical knowledge of electricity
as applied to projection, wiring, wires, etc., and probably also on motion
picture mechanisms. You must know the size of wires and their capacity,
the effect of resistance and how to hitch it up in various ways. In fact
you must demonstrate to the examiners the fact that you are possessed
of enough bona fide knowledge to successfully handle a projection plant,
SPOTLIGHT.— St. Louis, Mo., writes: "Replying to California: I have
an old Powers lamphouse and lamp which I use for spotlight, at 1310
Franklin Avenue, this city. Throw is 90 feet. I get a round spot with a
lens of 10 in focal length, 4J4 inch diameter. My employer says it is
the best spot ever used in his house. The arc is only about 6 inches from
the lens. Same may be inspected at any time at above address."
Many thanks for the contribution, St. Louis. Comment is unnecessary.
ANOTHER SPOTLIGHT.— Mr. H. S. Klink, Canton, Ohio, writes:
"Find enclosed sketch of Powers lamphouse I converted into a spotlight.
Made mine several years ago and in remodeling the house some time ago
it got smashed. Only wish I had another Powers lamphouse to make a
duplicate. You only use one condensing lens, convex side toward screen.
Doubtless something could be done with the Edison lamphouse by removing
the cone. Use common condenser lens. No fear of breaking them. I
used about 15 amperes on 105 feet throw. I used a Powers lamp. Stmnd
is of water pipe and can be made any desired height."
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Excellent sketch, friend Klink. See no reason why any make of lamp-
house and lamp could not be used for this purpose, providing lamphouse
be long enough or an extension be put on front to carry lens.
SOUTHLAND.— Montgomery, Ala., writes: "Have just moved from
Abbeville, S. C, to this city. Change address of paper at once, as I feel
lost without the World and the projection department. Can't get along
without them. I have the best picture in the city — so they say, though we
have a mirror screen to compete with. Use a No. 6, EUlison lamp, 50
amperes of no volt D. C. Have seen a lot of poor projection in this
section of the country, especially in the small towns. This is probably
due to poor equipment and the fact that salaries are altogether too low
to attract good operators. But it is not all bad. We have, here in the
South, some excellent men who know their business from the ground up."
Address has been changed, but you gave no street address, therefore
paper goes to Montgomery, Gen. Del. The South probably has its share
of the very limited supply of really competent operators. Those of poor,
or mediocre ability, are to be found everywhere.
MICA SLIDES. — ^Will department readers who have had experience
with mica stereo slides kindly inform the editor, immediately, as to their
opinion of mica as compared to glass for this purpose, setting fortii
reasons for their conclusions in detail, based on experience?
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TRDllllKS or MIS OWN.— New York City writM: "(i) Can you Icll
me why conUcn*cr> break continually in the Standard lamphouic? Broke
two Iciiir* in two ycar< when uiing I'owrr* $. With Standard they break
•I fant 39 I can put them in. ^.3^ L'led to have be>t light in Harlem
or the tironx, but loit my crown about two montht ago. Have large, blue
»pot in center of screen. Can remuve aamc by pulling lamphuuie back,
but then *ides gel very dark. Current it no volt D. C. Throw ii 49
feet, ui'i feet picture. Ufe iV, inch M. P. lent and one bVa and one
^yt condensing Icnie*. the 7^1 next the arc. Have tried len.«e« of vtriout
focal lenifth, but without brnetici.il mult. (3) Operating toom i« grounded
on negati\c wire and machine i» grounded to operating room. Get full
light with bett lamp by touchini; one wire to poiitive carbon and other
to laniphou«e. By touching negative carbon and lamphouic I get half
light. l>on't believe this ought to be. (4) About once every »how an
exploititi occurs in ljni|>hou»e, ju<t like so much powder. There it
a slight report and sonietimei it lifts top of lampboute. (5) Have Stand-
ard rheoitat, tested at Standard factory on 117 V., pulling 26 ampere*
under te<t, on striking arc with new carbons. After crater was burned it
delivered about }.• amperes. Here it blows a jo ampere fuse about every
• en minutes. On test another rheostat, of different irake, supposed to
deliver J5 amperes, diil not blow the fuse with four coiN cut out. Standard
people furnished another rheostat, which delivered 13 amperes with new
carbons, these lowered to 17, under factory test. Same result followed
when installed here, vii.: it blew 30 ampere fuse. (6) How long, in your
judgment, will a new Standard machine last, lunning q hours a day,
7 of them at a 14 minute clip «nd two at a 6 minute speed per reel? Sun-
days and rush days at 7 minutes per reel? (7) Does a larger pulley
on upper pulley of motor effect the motor by driving the machine faster?
(8) Do you think three reels and a song per hour, stopping to thread up,
is good policy to hold the crowd? (9) Why is it that with a Standard
machine, with a side throw, one cannot get clear white light on stereo
and at tame time get stereo picture in center of screen? My operating
room is just 48 square feet in area and for its size I believe has no equal
in New York City. Have all necessary tools and do all my own work.
One doesn't have to have a ten acre lot to be neat and clean."
Well, New York, you have certainly sprung a bundle of them, (i) The
condenser breakage is not the fault of the Standard. Have had same com-
plaint on all makes of machine. See "Condenser Breakage" elsewhere
in the department this week, (i) You ought to use two 6J4 inch con-
densing lenses with a 3'j inch projection lens, 1 think. Use ii cored
above and V4 inch solid carbon, not too hard, below. Using ^ cored
below, with lower tip too far advanced, will frequently cause ghost, same
being shadow of large lower tip. Think, however, trouble lies in wrong
combination of lenses. (3) Suppose room is grounded to the neutral wire
of a three-wire system. Under these conditions, the iamphouse being also
grounded, you would get full light off the positive carbon. The "half light"
on negative is a queer thing, but I think would be accounted for by the
rheostat being on the negative wire, the ground thus forming a shunt past
it to the neutral ground. The condition, while not the best, is permis-
sible. I do not believe in grounded lamphouses.
(4) While I have never personally encountered such a propotition I am
aware that, under certain conditiont, and where Iamphouse is poorly
ventilated, gases generated within the lamp house have been known to ex-
plode, as you have described. Remedy is to keep vent screen at top and
bottom, particularly at top, perfectly clean and free, so that heated a;r
and gases may readily escape. (5) Something wrong with your dope,
New York. You say a rheostat of different make did not blow the
fuses. Presumably you mean one of same capacity. This proves trouble
it not on the line. Unless the rheostat itself carries a heavy ground
what you have said simply cannot be. If it only delivered 22 amperes on
117 volts, it certainly could not and would not deliver exceeding 30 amperes,
as it would have to, to blow 30 ampere tiises, on no volts. (6) Depends
on care and grade of oil used. Elxcessive speed will shorten the life
of any machine. (7) Question is not clear. (8) You have already said
you run a "seven minute clip." Seven minutes to a reel, allowing two
minutes for change and six for the song, would result in six reels and
song in an hour. Either you exaggerate or else the reels are very
short ones. Seven minutes for a reel of 1,000 feet of film is at the rate
of 143 feet per minute — not exactly impossible, but certainly not practical.
In general, I have always held the speeding up proposition to be a
foolish, penny-wise, pound-foolish policy. It is losing a dollar tomorrow
to get a dime today. (9) I know of no good reason for such a condition
with the Standard, or any other machine. Set your Iamphouse on the
stereo side and adjust the stereo lens. Possibly you have not got your
Iamphouse stop adjusted tight. The Iamphouse may slide over too far,
or not far enough. The side throw would have nothing whatever to do
with getting clear light. It would distort the picture, the amount of dis-
tortion depending on size of picture and bow much the machine sets to one
side.
SMOKE. — Several letters have been received by the editor asking whether
or not the smoke from the locomotive smokestack, in certain scenes, is
apparently coming frcm or going into the stack of the engine.
I have looked this matter up and find that in certain scenes where the
scene is taken with the locomotive running backward and then the film
reversed, making the engine run forward, the effect of the smoke entering
the stack is produced. This by reason of the fact that when the film
is reversed the whole action is reversed, hence the smoke enters the
stack, instead of leaving it.
FINED. — John Kamuda, an operator at the Star Theatre, Warren, Mass.,
either quit or got fired recently. He proceeded, according to newspaper
report of trial, to disable the projection machine before leaving. He was
detected, arrested, tried and fined. We are heartily glad to know of his
punishment. There are no possible circumstances justifying an operator in
doing anything of this kind. It is a mean, contemptible, cowardly method
of "getting even" for a grievance, real or fancied. The man who cannot
find some more manly method of playing even with one whom he belicvet
. has wronged him is too small a pimple to ever amount to much in the pro-
jection field or anywhere else.
CORRECTION.— Both in the New York Operator's wage scale published
October 14, and in the letter of notification sent out to managers by the
Union, appears a slight error, viz.: One shift, two men. 12 noon to 11
I*. M., >houlil rc;id u noun to u inidnihi.
effect next Monday, it at followt:
The tcalc, which goet into
. .t'«-oo per wc«k
.tiS-oo per wodc
.y Matinee Ii» $0 per we«k
Matinee and Evenings
And One Hour (or Supper.
Eveninit* Onlv
Ev . .
U; I fit. 00 each man
r)t,:- ,•• 1 1 8. 00 each BIAS
Double Sliiit, V A. .M. lu 1.1 V. M iJl.oo each mM
One Shift, two men, la Noon to ij P, M las-oo each man
And One Hour for Supper for Each Man.
Relief work at rate of one day'i pay, the minimum rate to be paid tj.oo
per day. Relief for supper, 75 centi per hour. No cbanginf of reelt by
operatort, unleii they have commutation tickets. Thit tchedule to go into
effect on November 27, 1911. William t. McVey, Recording Secreury.
FRO.M THE DESERT.— Ely, Ner., writes: "Have noticed picture*
of operating roomt and enclote small picture of mine, though could not
get much of it in with the tmall camera. The machine it a Powcrt 6.
.-Mto have a I'athe Profesfional."
Ely is in the de^ert of .Nevada, whr-c the rattlesnake ri^eth up and
smitctb his enemy, the Indian Terror helps make things interesting, the
tarantula skippcth about by the light of the moon and all things, including
man, are dry. The photo is particularly interesting in that it shows what
appears to be a unique form of motor drive and speed regulator combined.
Detailed description of that device, accompanied by sketch, or clote-riew
photo, is in order, Ely.
WAGE SCALE.— Springfield, Mass. Moving Picture Machine Operator*'
L. U. 186, I. A. T. S. E., are working under the following schedule of
wages and condition: There is one thing I don't like about the tchedole,
however, viz. : the reference to a "booth." As long as we talk about
"booths" we will have them. We want an OPERATING ROOM, not a
"booth" or a "coop" or a "cage." Those terms suggest smallness. They
are out of date. Operating room is the word, gentlemen. It is well to
publish such scales, as it gives operators in other parts of the country
an idea of what is being done in other sections. It also series as a guide
to other organizations in arranging their schedules. The schedule is as
follows :
Section i. .Ml houses with seating capacity of 300 or less, said bona*
running ten hours and using two operators, first operator to receive $JO,
second operator to receive $15: the working time of two operators to be
six and five hours, an extra hour to be used in getting show ready and
attend to cleaning of machines and booth. This work to alternate between
the two men. All houses running ten hours using two operators, with a
seating capacity of over 300, said operators, first operator to receive $ao,
second operator to receive $18.
Section 2. .Ml houses playing two a day. with seating capacity of 300
or less, working time in said house not to be over eight hours; all houses
with over 300 seating capacity, working time of said house not to be atzx
seven hours; operator to receive $20 a week.
Section 3. All houses outside of Springfield, in smaller towns playfalC
two a day, using one operator, operator tr receive $18 a week.
Section 4. .Ml houses in small towns playing only evenings and Sat-
urday and holiday matinees, operator shall receive $16 a week.
Section 5. .Ml special and Sunday peiformancet to be $5; tix hoora
to constitute working time. All over six hours, 75 cents an honr. AB
Sunday night performances of three hour? or less, $3.
Section 6. .Ml extra weekly hour work, jo cents an hour. Six days to
constitute a week's work.
Section 7. It is mutually agreed between the managers of all theaters
and members of Local 186, M. P. M. O.. that in case of a des-lred change
by either party one week's notice is to S<- civen. -mless for irconir>etency,
which would mean immediate dischar.:
PAY from 25c. to $2.00 per sq. ft. | for
patent theatre screens when you can make
one yourself equal to the best for 7c. per
sq. ft.[> Write
THE HADFIELD=HALL CO.
NVALSAL . WIS., about •.
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"PRESIDEXT TAFT AT SAN FRANCISCO" (Essanay), November
16.--A topical film containing a very interesting panorama of San Fran-
cisco seen from the top of Lone Hill. It also has other views of the city —
Market Street, the Cliff House, the Beach and it also shows the President
turning the first spadeful of earth for the coming Panama Exposition. It
IS a good film and should please the average audience.
'•'IHROUGH DARKENED VALES" (Biograph), November 16.— Eye-
sight, once burned out of human eyes, is probably gone forever and beyond
help of any operation. The heroine of this picture was blinded by a flash
and later cured by the operation. .As in other pictures, her family couldn't
aflford to pay for it and it was performed at the expense of her lover.
We have remarked more than once before while reviewing pictures like
this, that the best optical operations can be had in America for nothing.
In this case the girl's lover who paid for the operation had also gone
ilind from eye-strain, due to working over-time to forget his sorrow,
because the girl had refused his love. The man whom the girl preferred
refused to aid her in her trouble and the true lover, hearing of her need,
devoted the money needed for his own operation to relieving the girl.
Later, after very unconvincing delays, the girl finds this true lover and
determines to be his eyes for thence. In all sincerity, after pointing out
that the players are themselves pleasing and the settings pretty, one would
have difficulty in finding anything to praise in this poor picture.
"THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT" (Selig), November 16.— There is
exciting action enough in this picture to make the audience watch the
developments with interest. It includes the discharge of one superintend-
ent and the employment of another, who makes it extremely interesting
for the bully. The works are set on fire and the new superintendent
manages to capture the ringleader of the lawless element. Meanwhile
he is placed in danger himself, but is saved in a sensational scene, in which
his sweetheart shoots one of these who are besetting him. The ringleader
is sent to prison, the superintendent marries his sweetheart and the busi-
ness of the works proceeds smoothly after enough turbulence to stir the
blood of every one who sees the film.
"A WESTERN POSTMISTRESS" (Pathe), November 16.— The prin-
cipal figure in this narrative is a girl postmistress, who, beset by bandits
attempting to secure a sum of money shipped her by the express company,
throws her horse into a narrow pass and holds off her pursuers until
help arrives. The story is stirring and sufficiently unusual to add to its
interest.
"A NEWSBOY'S LUCK" (Lubin), November 16.— This kind of pic-
ture in which a deserving human heart is brought out of sorrow and
difficulty into gladness, and it is shown convincingly, makes a strong appeal
to spectators; they like it. They liked this picture of a newsboy's good
luck. A few days after his drunken, brutal father had fired him out
of the house, he happened to be passing a corner where a Lubin producer
with a company was taking a picture. The boy had a perfect make-up
and the producer's quick eye saw a valuable adjunct to his scene. The
boy did so well that the producer gave him a card and invited him to
call at the studio; but ne.xt day the boy was run over and taken to the
hospital. This accounts for a month, and the boy coming back to the
old home finds it deserted. His father had died and his mother had
taken service as a nurse. The boy goes to the studio, meets the players
and gets a job. One bright morning while with the company he meets his
mother. It is a bright, pleasant picture, well photographed.
"THE MISER MIXER" (Melies), November 16.— A situation that seems
to be fresh keeps alive interest in this picture; but it can hardly be de-
scribed as true to life as pictured, and some of it is not clear. The
story is of the miser's gold rather than of the miser himself, who dies
in the first act. He had hidden his gold and just before he died had
written directions for finding it. He wrote for his nephew to come so that
he could give the paper to him. A neighbor, who coveted this treasure,
attempted to destroy this letter, but was prevented by a girl. Her rela-
tionship to him wasn't clear and this is the picture's great weakness. She
vas his sister, as appeared later. After the nephew had come and had
received the paper, the neighbor, looking over his shoulder, understoo<l
the directions and attempted to forestall him by removing the hoard. His
sister, disguised as a highwayman, compels him to carry it to its rightful
owner. This is a hard thing to believe and is not very efltectivc. The
picture is not a vital one.
"A STONE QUARRY IN SAXONY" (Gaumont), November 21.— An
industrial, very short, showing a few well-chosen pictures of a quarry.
"THE SEALED CONFESSION" (Gaumont), November 21.— A number
of very pretty exteriors make one suspect that this story is set on the
southern coast of France. The situation is a strange one, in fact it seems a
bit forced, and freaky. A young man in need of money is taken by a
friend to the country house of a rich family. He falls in love with his
host's daughter, but is tempted and tries to steal a purse left carelessly on
a table. He is discovered and is forced to write a sealed confession in
the presence of thiec men, one of whom also loves the girl. The next day
he learns that he is heir to two millions. The girl accepts him as her
iover. One of the men, although all had sworn not to make known the
confession as long as they lived, sent it to the girl's father .ind was about
to commit suicide to get around the oath yet save the girl. They keep
him from killing himself and the girl accepts him as her fiance.
"THE MISER'S HEART" (Biograph), November 20.— This miser is a
bit more loveable and human than is usual with misers in pictures; he is
a bit truer to life. This gives the picture an interest, not always found in
£0 exciting a melodrama — due to a vivid and virile character portrayal.
The miser, in his own way, truly loved the poor little girl who lived on
the floor below, loved her more than his money, although he wouldn't
have believed it himself. The way she dodged back into his room and hid
so as to get a peep into his safe when he opened it was very child-like and
natural. Afterward, she curled up on his rhattress and went to sleep. We
had seen the burglars preparing to enter the room and watched with keen
interest the producer's skillful handling of his pieces to show the miser
in an agony between avarice and love, brought to the point where he tells
these yeggmen the combination of his safe to keep them from killing the
child and then to make a thrilling, melodramatic rescue scene. The way
(le handles the situation is both sensational and novel. The acting is good
and the picture very commendable, indeed.
"THE FISHERMAID OF BALLVDAVID" (Kalem), November 17.—
'J his picture is very commendable on nearly every count except photography.
The situation is natural and human and is developed without too much
delay. The backgrounds are pleasing, fresh, and interesting in themselves;
yet they are not obtrusive and add locai color to the story without bur-
dening it. It was to be expected that any situation in which Gene Gautier
led would be well acted; this picture of a rather passionate, but clean-
hearted Irish girl is extremely well acted. It is not a tragic picture and
it has a pleasant ending. The girl makes a pathetic figure on board ship,
especially on her way back from America and in the sunset scene which
is especially commendable; but she was too human to be broken-hearted br
her disillusioning. She had fallen in love with an American tourist (he
had kissed her) and had followed him across the sea only to find that he
didn't love her. She marries her Irish lover. It is all convincingly and
clearly set forth. We understand and sympathize with it all.
"THE REPORTER" (Pathe), November 18. — A melodrama in which a
reporter finds out dramatically that the father of the girl whom he loves,
who has refused him and engaged himself to another, is a thief, yet is
willing to stand trial for murder rather than clear himself at the expense
of this thief's reputation, even though he had committed suicide. The
girl's father knew that the reporter had found him out, and expecting
arrest had committed suicide, leaving a full confession. The reporter
had this letter, but he wouldn't show it, for love of the girl who was en-
gaged to another. However, he left it in his desk at the office. Another
reporter, going through his desk, found it, so he was cleared. The girl's
fiance wouldn't marry the daughter of a thief, so the reporter takes her.
The picture doesn't drag; it is interesting and fairly well acted. The
photographs are good.
"P.\THE'S WEEKLY NO. 47," November 20.— This topical picture
this week has some very instructive features. It shows, however, a picture
of a burned-out government printing plant in Rio Janeiro, Brazil. The
reviewer heard a party of young men making fun of this particular item.
It wasn't very interesting. Few of us cared whether the printing plant
was burned or not. In fact, no picture of a gutted building is really
interesting unless it happens to be a cathedral, a capital, a famous city
hall or something of the kind.
"THEIR CHARMING MAMM.V (Vitagraph), November 15.— One of
the first things to be said about this society comedy is that it is charming
itself. It has much of the best Vitagraph atmosphere and photoplay fr;-
quenters know what that means. The situation develops at a reception
in a pretty country house — its music room and library and moon-lit garden
outside. The scenes are filled with attractive. well-dres?ed girls and as
many men, but seldom seem crowded. Mamma is so charming that, if
she sits down at the piano, the men leave the girls and crowd about to
listen and admire. If she goes into the other room they follow. The
girls arc in despair and so is one of the men, a middle-aged suitor of
charming mamma's. He and they think up a scheme to get mamma away
from the boys. One of her two daughters pretends a fainting spell.
Mamma comes into the library. She is left there with the middle-aged
man while the girls go back to the music room, and then, with the men,
out to the garden. While they are out there mamma and her suitor slip
away and are married by a minister. The best fun of the picture, and
there are many laughs in it, is when mamma returns with a new name to
"spring" on the boys.
"A STORY OF THE INDIAN LEDGE" (Edison), November 18.—
There is a kind of novel (the same is true of pictures) that might be
called a pipe-dream novel. It merely furnishes us with a dream of fame
and fortune better than we could spin for ourselves. Then there's
the dream-fancy picture or novel. It is much harder to think up, but it
is much more satisfying and delightful. The dream-fancy is never more
fascinating than when it takes us back of the time curtain, as that popu-
lar drama, "On the Road to Yesterday," did. It is certainly a treat to
be carried backward or forward or any way at all out of time convincingly.
That is what this picture does. It is a dream-fancy told to a party in a
motor boat passing Indian Ledge. We see the ledge approaching and
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ty a manic drug an<l le(( in > tinir enve, to be pulled out and revived by
•unit luuriitt. lie hai a very exciting time till he i> icared tu a ttoiic
image by a big itramboat (hat coniei »n him unexpectedly. Then, the
tlory brine ended, the ledge it ihown again nearby, and we lee the (tone
Indian marked on the cliff. Mark McDcrmott play* the Indian very well
indeed. It it jlramatic and fre«li: a very good picture indeed.
"A ROMANCE OF THE SIXTIES" (I.ubin). November 18.— Abraham
Lincoln it nut a hard part to pUy ai-i'r{ilably, if Ihe actur ii of the right
build and ucll made up. in thne war time meludramat, at Iraat. The
part he playt ■• nearly always the tame — to hear the romantic ttory from
Ihe lip« of the heroine and to lign thi.' pardon which will (avc the life
of Ihe ioldier. be he Southern «py iir Ifnion officer under trntence of
death at »unri«e. In thi^ ca«e it i« Ihr latter. Me had been condemned
by a court martial for itriking hi* colonel, a goaty, villainoui character,
whi> wtt intuiting a Southern girl who, juti before the war, had been
(he young man't twcelhearl. The writing* of thit picture are more dig-
nilicd and better in every way than the average picture of thit <amr >tory,
which, by the way, it utually liked. The only height reached by the
acting i< in the character of an old dnrkey servant. Liiicnln it also
done very well. The >crnet are very pretty.
••.MY BROTHER AONOSTINO^^ (Lubin), November jo.— A melodra-
inatic picture; it it artistically designed and has a comedy ending. Its
background is what might he calle<l the lesser bohemia of New York
City, an Italian dansruse and hrr hii.^band and an Italian waiter and
hit wile being the principal pari*. The dancing girl had suddenly be-
come famous and in rlitgust had U-fl her lazy hu«baiiil. He suspected that
•he had a lover, and determined In kill t-.im wiih a knife that he showed.
The girl then did fall wildly in love with "Agnoslino,^^ who was dressed as
a man in order to lake hrr hutband'i plare at a restaurant as "his brother,"
he being sick. She follows "Agnostino" to her home and her husband
tracks ihem. The ending, as I have noted, is comic. The picture is amus-
ing and "gets over'^ fairly well.
•DAN, THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER" (Kalem). November jo.—
I^an happens to be a keeper, but his 'ifththouse has nothing to do with
this story, which uses a miser anil his hoard as a fulcrum to show some-
thing 01 Dan^s character and also that of another young man, Dan's
unsuccessful rival for the love of the pretty daughter of a retired sea
captain. By her care for the poor old miser, the girl is shown to be
lovable. Dan, however, drinks and the captain has promised a consent
to the young people's marriage only alter Dan has proved thai he can
slop using liquor. The other man knowF this and he, as a friend, gets
Dan away and makes him drunk. He then gels him, in his foolish, fuddled
stair, to go to the miser's hut with the purpose of knocking the old man
on the head and stealing the money. This, against the girl's accepted
lover, weakens the melodrama not a little. He doesn't commit murder;
the miser had just died; he doesn't even strike. The doctor was present
and kept him from it; but what is the difference? This climax is not very
human, although the picture has a good deal of humanity, nevertheless.
It is an interesting, fairly commendable picture.
•A SPANISH WOOING" (Sclig), November 17.— A Spanish costume
picture, graceful and very prettily set, but not at all dramatic and a
bit too slow. The players are personable and have natural grace, but act
the situation in a very artilicial, stilted way. The story shows Spanish
love scenes, an objecting parent, an elopement followed by a leisurely
chase, a marriage and forgiveness.
"TOO ML'CH TURKEY" (Essanay). November 21.— A farce-satire, in
which a young girl, whom a clairvoyant's cards had foretold would wed a
pasha, breaks her engagement and forces her fiance to dress up as Abdul,
a Turk, in order to win her back. Four of ".-Vbdul's" friends whom he
chances to find at the club dress up in women's clothes and follow him
to the girl's home as "his harem." Amy handled the situation with a
revolver, locked the Pasha in one room and his harem in another. This
gave him a chance to change his make-up and, as jack again, to effect a
rescue. The •"harem" was disposed of by two Italians, who were admitted
to the house. The Turks are at war with the Italians, you remember.
It is amusing, and there are a few good laughs in it.
••VITAGRAPH MONTHLY" (November 18).— The views of Admiral
Schley's funeral in this picture are very acceptable, although other views
of this event have already appeared. The reel has, as usual, some lively
pictures of sports. Its picture of the fleet recently in New York harbor
is the best I have seen. It is worth while to see the Bird Brothers' flock
of big turkeys that is shown.
"THE RECKONING"' (Gaumont), November 18.— Losing heavily at
cards, the father, a fisherman, pledges his daughter in marriage to the
winner, even though she has already declared her preference for another.
However, understanding the situation, she resigns herself to her fate.
Meeting her lover, he seizes the opportunity to declare his love again.
They are watched by Ihe gambler, who is a ship master. Hoping to be
revenged, this man hires the former suitor, who doesn't know him, to
lake a long voyage. When out at sea they have a final reckoning. They
fight and both are drowned. There is nothing especially convincing about
this picture. Indeed, to this reviewer it rffered but few points of interest,
aside from its excellent photography. A short scenic with a few views
of Saxony is also on this film.
"THE CATTLE RUSTLER'S F.-\THER" (Essanay). November 18.— A
Western picture based upon the familiar story of cattle rustling. The
son dips into various crimes, ending with cattle stealing, and his own
father, despairing of his reform, turns him over to the sheriff. Realizing
the sunering he has caused his father, he begs his pardon and goes with
the officer to expiate his crime. These pictures are snapshots of possible
events ::i the Western country.
"THE POINT OF VIEW" (Essanay), November 17.— This film has
considerable psychology in it. It shows first how contagious good nature
is, extending from the head of the big firm down through all the em-
ployees, even to the home of the least consequential clerk. To emphasize
this side Ihe other side is given. Because of these strong contrasts the
picture possesses more than ordinary interest. While it has a somewhat
humorous catt it still hat an undercurrent, which it not to funny. It
hat humanity in it of the kind that pleatct.
"EXCESS B.\GGAGE"* (Ettanay). November 17.— He kicked hit mother-
in law out and in the meter her irMnk w«« imathed. He goei wh'rr ihejr
have lomething which - loo vivid : ' of
former ainicliont. Thr il now d: »"
open trunk in front of . _ .J goet to 1 h
abused motherin law purchatei the trunk and it it tent to her buutc. When
the ditcovert the conlnit^ ihingt begin to happen and the gentleman in the
ca>e it rather torry hr tirated her to icvercljr before the it done repaying
hit attention. It it not very well acted.
••THE GHOST'S WARNING" (Edit^-t - —The warning it
conveyed In the girl in thit tlory by have been many
warniiigi. hut to bring Ihe girl who it ■ ■ rn two lovet, one
of potition and the other of the man himtcif, tu her right tcif needed
one more hint. The gho>t of a girl who had died breaute of love appeart
to warn her. Forlunalrly for the girl it i- ' :! and the follows
Ihe dietalet of hrr hrarl rather than thotr . ■ lily, or detire (or
potition and name. There are picturetque ». ' . 1 tome of the out-
door tcenet about the old cattle where the aiu«t 1* tkctching are well
worth teeing. Indeed. Ihe entire picture it pleating and tellt a good ttory.
••THE DAUGHTER OF TITE CLOWN" (C. G. V. C). November 17-—
A very dramatic situation is developed ii. thit film. The daughter of the
clown it killed. The tragedy so works upon him that he retiret. Later
he sees a girl who bears a remarkable n semblance to hit dead daughter.
He invitei her to his home and inducei her to drets in bit daughter's
theatrical cotlume. The rush of memoriet cauted by the retemblance
influence him lo such an extent that once more he i)rrformi hit pantomime
as he has done it many timet before, but his heart cannot stand the
strain and he dies in the strange girl"* armt, half believing the was his
daughter returned to life. The situation is extremely dramatic and makes
a deep impression upon the audience.
"THE LITTLE SPY" (Vitagraph), November 17.— A Civil War story
which is interesting because it tells Ihe story of a little boy who under-
took to reach his father's camp with information of a coming attack
by the Federals. He it pursued by Ihe Union soldiers, but manages to
reach the camp just 3 little ahead and give the Confederate sufficient time
to prepare for the coming attack. His way was through rough and devious
paths and the race in some parts is very exciting, largely because a mere
child is the pursued party. The audience a >; lauded when he reached hit
father's camp In safety and imparted his information.
"LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY" (Edison), November ai.—
This is a very interesting film, not unlike, in general ways, others that we
have seen on kindred subjects. It has some comedy while it thowt the
awkward squad at work. In the picture an actor had a part whether paid
by the cameraman or not. He made the scene very amusing. It it a thor-
oughly commendable, instructive film.
"WISTARIA MEMORIES"' (Vitagraph). November ii.— Because it it
very well acted, this rather old-fashioned picture of tentimrnt has now and
then deeply emotional incidents. The use that the prMucer has made of
wistaria and of the memories that cling around it in the hearts of two peo-
ple, a mother and her only son who is in prison, it very commendable. He
was innocent, yet couldn't bear to write to let his mother know where he
was, until wistaria time; then he couldn't help doing it. We alto see her
at the old home sadly wondering where he is, in wistaria time. When she
gets the letter she goes to him. The governor is on the train and hears her
sad story, investigates and declares the boy innocent It is well designed
except that the "boy" was a little bald on top and the first going away froin
home was almost funny. .Vgain, perhaps, the last two pictures of happi-
ness at home were kept on a bit too long.
"THE NIGHT HERDER" (Selig). November 21.— It cannot be denied
that this Western romance and ranch-life picture is interesting, although
there is no incident in it that we haven't seen time and time again. The
backgrounds, too, are less interesting for themselves there in many West-
erns. Yet it is interesting, because it is fairly well put together, fairly well
acted and the scenes are well selected and photographed.
"CAIN .■^ND .\BEL" (C. G. P. C). Novmber 21.— When our eyes see
even a representation of Adam and Eve we get a peculiar sensation that
nothing else under Heaven's sunlight can give to us. This Biblical picture
dealing with life's first tragedy features the horror and the fear of
the guilty heart who has killed his brother and flees before the face of the
Lord. It was a fairly good actor who took the terrible part of Cain and
his work was not without effectiveness. It wasn't and hardly could be ade-
quate. The picture of the avenging angel gave no illusion, nor did the
trick parts of the film give the illusion that might have been given. But
the picture isn't a small one. The coloring seemed not up to Palhe standard.
"THE GROUCH CURE" (C. G. P. C.I. November 21.— This farce is on
the same reel with the above. It might have been a rich satire if it had
dealt in its amusing last scene with something that had a grip on real
life. The efforts of his friends to make Brown smile were not amusing. The
costume of the woman whom he met on the street made him^ laugh. That
costume was amusing, but it might easily have been funnier, if it had been
like some we really see.
"THE BO'SUN'S W.\TCH" (Edison^. November a2.— Here is a comedy
out of the ordinary and filled with a delicious humor which is developed
by a series of unexpected situations. Pat. the Bo'sun, gets in wrong, and
ail sorts of troubles follow him. When he does get ashore to marry his
sweetheart, Bedelia. his captain appears in search of his eloping daughter,
discovers Bedelia an old sweetheart of his own, and marries her, leaving
Pat, as before, adrift alon- in the cruel vrcrld.
"THE H.\LF BREEDS DAUGHTER" (Vitagraph). November 22.— A
pathetic and dramatic picture, telling the story of Nita. the unfortunate
daughter of a half breed, who is persuaded bv a miner to elope. Later,
he deserts her and she wanders back to her old home to die in her father's
arms. He swears vengeance and follows the man for days. They meet
upon the brow of a precipice. As he raises his hand to strike the man he
falls over. The half-breed returns thanks to the Great Spirit far avenging
his great wrong.
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••THE RANCHMAN'S DAUGHTER" (Lubin), November 22.— A West-
ern story, with the perfidy of a married man, jealousy, murder and a few
other exciting incidents to urouse interest. The unfortunate lover was
accused of murder and it looked like a lynching party, but the man's
wife, who really committed the murder, hearing that the accused man was
the lover of the girl who had befriended her, confessed her crime and the
man was immediately released. There is plenty of action in the picture,
but the story is too improbable to be convincing.
"HOW TEXAS GOT LEFT" (Kalem), November 22.— A Western story,
the conspicuous feature of which is the way a conceited cowboy lost the
girl he expected to marry. The story does not seem to this reviewer very
strong. Indeed, it is little more than a series of disconnected incidents, with
a Western setting, strung together in such a way as to give them some
semblance of continuity, but not well enough to make them convincing.
'•GUY FAWKES, OR THE GUNPOWDER PLOT" (Eclipse), November
32. — A film based upon the well-known event in English history by which
an attempt to blow up the houses of Parliament was discovered in time to
prevent its consummation. The film gives a romantic turn to the story by
making Fawkes realize that his sweetheart will be endangered by the ex-
plosion, which causes him to stamp out the fuse after it is lighted.
"A PINCH OF SNUFF" (Pathe), November 22.— A comedy, with a
pinch of snuff and its results as its principal feature. The young man
gets one first. After that he presents his lady's father with a bouquet upon
which he has sprinkled pepper. The results in both instances are hilariously
amusing.
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"GOLDEN WEDDING" (Ambrosio), November 22.— A beautifully pic-
tured romance of Italy's war for freedom against Austria. It is told
by a grandfather to his family on the anniversary of his wedding, fifty
years before. On that day fifty years ago he had won his bride, a brave
and patriotic girl, who had cleverly saved him from the Austrian lancers,
who pursued him into her hut. It is a thrilling battle picture if there
ever was one. The Ambrosio people know how to do it. The King of
Italy is shown heading a charge. It is a very excellent picture all the
way through.
"THE BASEBALL BUG" (Thanhouser), November 24. — A very clever
picture indeed and one that stirs up some enthusiasm. It is not only a
good, human comedy, well acted and set; but four of the champion
Athletics' brightest stars are pictured as taking part in it. The four, who
posed for the Thanhouser camera in this picture, are the pitchers Coombs,
Morgan, and Bender, and Oldring, the catcher. They seemed to enjoy
the fun in the situation too. The heroine of the comedy is supposed to
be Coombs' cousin. Her husband was a good clerk and a good fellow,
but he thought he was a wonder on the baseball diamond, and it was mak-
ing him act "nutty." She got Coombs and three of his friends to cure him.
Coombs promised to make him sick of the game. The three pitchers
pitched and Oldring caught and the "nutty" man fanned the air. It took
the conceit out of him and it cured him. The heroine is very pleasing
and the whole cast put the situation over in first class shape. It's a very
desirable film.
•'A MASTER OF MILLIONS" (Thanhouser), November 21.— It is not
a new type that is presented in this picture of a strong, domineering man;
but it seems in many ways a more competent and suggestive portrait of
such a man than we have yet seen. Kc is common enough in popular
novels. If the character has been drawn as truthfully as in the early
scenes, all the way through, it would have been a tremendous picture. But
as pictured, the man had weaknessess, convincing in themselves, but they
were shown in a way hardly convincing. We first see the man as a
boss of a track-making gang. A railroad man meets him and recognizes
his ability. This man helps him along ;inU, later, when he comes to be a
financial power himself, he uses his power to force his former patron's
daughter to marry him. This melodramatic twist serves very well to
bring out the brutal qualities in the man's nature. He is shown as meeting
his master in a back-woodsman, in wliose cabin he took refuge; the
result was a change in his actions for the better. Yet whether this
change was because his spirit was broken or because he was humbled and
made wiser isn't clear. In many ways it's a remarkable picture.
"WHEN THE SHERIFF GOT HIS MAN" (Champion), November
22. — A scenario writer's difficulties were in this picture a bit too freely
ignored; but, from its love-at-first-sight start, it doesn't lack for nerve
and excitement. It is built along very conventional lines, but has some
freshness. The new sheriff fell in love with a girl and within two hours
had proposed to her. He promised to meet her at an apple tree next
morning for her answer. He was called away suddenly to arrest a bandit.
and left a note for the girl, which she didn't get. The bad man saw tiie
sheriff first and securely tied him, but did not think to take away his
pistol. He shoots himself free and returning finds the man "wanted" at
the girl's house. There's the usual chase over a bit of road that we have
seen many times and, at the end, the sheriff gets his man and the girl.
"NATIONAL GUARD AND REGULARS AT FORT RILEY"
(Champion), November 20. — This is the third in a series of Fort Riley
pictures that is being released by the Champion people. It gives a chance
to compare the appearance and the work of regulars and militiamen in
many exercises and formations. It shows a brigade on parade and review;
it also shows the commissary department at work, which gives a good idea
of whatt the boys get to eat, in part. It is a good film.
"THE PRICE" (Rex), November 23. — ^This picture was adapted from
the poem "Ostler Joe," author's name not given. It is not a dramatic
picture and the action, at least for a large part of it, depends largely
on leaders quoting the ballad, and that is neither very poetical nor very
human. However, very good work on the part of the players and of the
producer give life to the separate scenes of what was not a very strong
scenario. The argument is as follows: An ostler was happily married
and a son came to the home; as shown a very comfortable home. The lad
grew to be about five years old and made friends with a stranger and
brought him into the yard. Later, the mother was tempted by this
stranger and ran away with him, becoming a famous prostitute. The child
died shortly after the mother ran away. The woman at length fell upon
hard times and lay dying in poverty, when her hostler husband heard of it.
He forgave her and she died in his arms. The scenes are beautiful without
exception.
"A PASSING CLOUD" (Lux), November 24.— A well-acted love story,
quite French in spirit. The courtship was interrupted by* the jealousy of
the girl, who saw the man flirting with another girl. The cloud lingered
long enough to make a good situation, then it passed away and sunshine
returned. It is an acceptable picture, for it is fairly well acted and haa
some very pretty scenes. The camera work is not as good as it might
have been, but the photographs are fairly clear.
"BILL'S AND GERTIE'S WEDDING DAY" (Lux), November 24.—
Two wedding parties in the same grove at the same time caused trouble.
The encounters are pictured as vigorous, but good natured. It afford*
light entertainment.
"THE BROKEN TRAP" (Bison), November 21.— The opening scene
shows that village of log huts that the Bison producer has used in one or
two former pictures. The second scene is a well pictured tepee village;
the third, a camp of white trappers. White Lily is then shown, as we have
seen her before, in her canoe gathering wild eggs from among the lily
pads. Miss Little takes this part very pleasingly. She falls in love with
a .white trapper, but he doesn't return her affection. Later, trouble arises
between the white trappers and the Indians. White Lily brings word
that they are dancing the war dance. The white men make a fighting
retreat to the settlements, firing back at the Indians. White Lily is wound-
ed; she is carried to the settlements, but dies. It makes a very commend-
able picture, exciting and human. The natural backgrounds are very
pleasing.
"WHITE FAWN'S ESCAPE" (Bison), November 24.— A picture of
capture, escape, pursuit and rescue. The background is pretty and the
escape reasonably convincing. The Bison Company has produced pictures
of this kind that were much better; but it is fairly good for a typicaf
"Western."
"A BAD MAN" (Bison), November 24. — A comedy ranch picture. The
situation is amusing. It is created by an obstreperous self-styled bad
man, who is cured by a ducking in the horse trough. The picture keeps
awake and is interesting; all through it is a "scream."
"A DAUGHTER OF ITALY" (Reliance), November 25.— Miss Ruth-
Robinson plays a romantic leading role in this artistic melodrama. The
story of this little Italian girl's adventures is fairly well designed and
effective, although it might have had a bit more punch if it had been
made simpler. Perhaps the picture suffers a little from the fact that the
position of one of the girl's lovers, the one who was to play the villain,
wasn't clearly defined early in the picture. As shown, it was as in real
life, but this is a melodrama. Its effect kept us from being sure of him
for a while and even from being sure of the girl. Rosa gets a position
as a nurse, but is soon discharged through no fault of her's. One of her
admirers, who is to be the villain later, gets her another job. The little
girl, who had grown to love Rosa while she was her nurse, runs away
from home to find her and encounters the villain (Walthall) who at
first intends taking her to Rosa, but then conspires with other rough char-
acters to hold her for ransom. Rosa and her true sweetheart (Rosa has
overheard the plot) very melodramatically aid the police and the child's
father in rescuing her in several thrilling hairbreadth incidents.
•'HELPLESS MAN" (Reliance), November 22. — A comedy dealing with
the experiences of a very grumpy man who was satisfied with nothing.
The players made its humor a little broad by treating it, at times, as a
farce; but the laughs, and there are many in it, come from the real
comedy in the situation, which is truly amusing. Mr. Grumpy was so
cantankerous that Mrs. Grumpy went home on a visit. Grumpy could get
along better without her. His troubles and difBculties pleased not only
the women, but the men as well.
"THE WILL OF PROVIDENCE" (Solax), November 24.— A comedy-
drama dealing with the adventures of a miser's hoard. The old man be-
fore he died sewed his money in the lining of an old coat with a note
leaving the money to the one who chanced to find it, thus putting it into
the hands of Providence. He then willed the coat to bis landlady. She
sold it to a Jew. It was first sold to an actor, who brougnt it back.
At length a poor little boy got it. The whole atmosphere of the picture
is highly pleasing and commendable. The acting and the settings and the
conduct of it are good, and the idea is very well worth while. It is a
picture that is likely to be popular.
••ONI-Y A SQUAW" (Solax), November 17. — There was very little
that suggested an Indian country or real Indians in this picture. It
is also conventional, depending for dramatic interest on flight and pursuit.
It tells, though, a good melodramatic haman story, tenderly sentimental
and pleasing. It could not be called an artistic picture; but to all
save those who demand art in pictures, it should be very acceptable.
"DESPERATE DKMOND PURSUED BY CL,.\UDE ECLAIRE"
(Nestor), November 25. — Desperate Desmond holds up Claude Eclaire at
one of Robbin's circuses and at pistol point takes Fair Rosamond away
from him by force. He gets a good start before Claude can collect Indiana
and cowboys enough to begin a hot pursuit. The wild men of Borneo
help the villain. Rosamond is in a terrible plight, tied to a burning
bridge, but is rescued. All the incidents of this truly amusing picture
might seem ridiculous if exactly described, but in pictures it is very
funny indeed. This film series promises to be a fine success. This pic-
ture is speedier than the first and funnier.
"THE COWBOY PUGILIST" (Nestor), November 22.— A prizefight
picture, with a pleasing melodramatic love story to give the contest point
and reason. The man could fight, but a pretty cowgirl of the neighborhood
whom he loved didn't like fighters. However, it chanced that a pugili*
challenged all comers, with an offer of $200 to any one who could stand
up through four rounds. The boys wanted the boxer to make the try,
but at first he refused. Then he found that the girl's grandad had been
unable to pay his rent and was on the point of being ejected by the
villain landlord, so he met the prizefighter and won the purse. At the
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club, before the feature bout, an amiKint conteit called a battle royal.
In which (our darkey tighicrt tcrap together, it ihown. It ii likely to be
popular. It detcrvet to be.
"JUG O' RUM" (I'ower*. November t%. — K comedy in an old barn.
The jug wai marked "poiton" and was hidden by the hired man. The
advrnturet of thr (armer'i family, including grandpa and grandma and
the "help." due to that jug and tn what wat in it at the time it wai hidden,
make a very amuatng and truly rural comedy. It i» a country life por-
trayal and U very commendable at «uch.
"KIV'AL.S" (I'oweri). .November it.— A freih and very pleating rural
eonirdy. The rivali were two youlhi, helpers on the farm, and both
loved the farmer's daughter. The man from the city won her. Theie typet
■re very wall put over and the picture it a little gem. Human, amusing
and pretty. The background could not be improved upon.
"VIKWS Ol' MONTSERRAT, ITALY" (Powers), November ai.— A
•cenic, giving views of a very intrrrtiln^ Italian mountain district. They
•re what one would see from a train window.
"1 ROM THE BOTTO.M OF THE SEA' (Imp), November to and aj.—
This remarkable and exciting picture bat been reviewed at length on
page 454 under "Notable Films." It it a very good picture, but needs no
further notice here.
"THE COURTING Ol" MARY" (MajeMic). November j6.— Little Mary
on thit film gives a very human and delightful picture of a young mis«
full of mischief and frolicsome, like a June day, now clouds, now sunshine.
There are smiles aplenty and tears aplenty and she keeps the audience
in sympathy with her all through a romantic comedy with a good deal
of quality to it. The Majestic Company ibows in this first picture a
promise of good, human work. It h.i-i a tirst class cump.'iny, and its scene
making and photography are good.
"THE OFFICE BOY'S DREAM" (Comet). November 20.— The Cottiet
Company makes its bow this week. It makes a very pleasing first im-
pression. The picture is a very delightful comedy, human, acted by pleas-
ing players and photographed very well indeed. We first see the country
boy leaving home for what fate shall have in store for him in New York
City. He gets a job. His boss decides to go to the ball game, but inad-
rertently leaves his tickets on the desk. The boy puts his feet up on the
desk and smoking one of the boss's cigars, has a "pipe dream," in which
fate is as kind as the most romantic youngster could desire. The boss
comet back. He is not in good humor, and the boy has a rude awakening.
"THE MASTER OF THE VINEYARD" (American), November 23.—
It cannot be said that the "FlyinK .\" always chooses pleasant themes
for its pictures, but it seldom fails to get humanity into them. Some of
them are. like this one, bitter life portrayals. Tliey end pleasantly; this
one is no exception, and even the hard first part of it has a touch of
grandeur. The master of the vineyard, a neighbor, gave work and shelter
to the wife and grown daughters of a shiftless drunkard. They had fled
to save the girl from the attentions of unwelcome suitors, friends of the
father. The raisin ranch, owned by the master, was in • tough neighbor-
hood and these rough suitors caused trouble for the master, but the
only one who really suffered was the father, who had awakened and was
taking the part of master and the girls. It makes a strong impression
and is very commendable.
"THE PORTUGUESE CENTAURS" (Eclair), November 2i.—.\ pic-
ture of rough and danprous riding by Portuguese cavalry men. It makes
a thrilling picture; for the troop of officers rides high-bred horses across
a very rough country and does some very remarkable feats. Horses in a
picture always are popular and when you combine such fine steeds as
these and such horsemanship with extremely pretty natural scenes, the
result is likely to awaken enthusiasm.
■AN AUTO.MATIC LIGHTER" (Eclair). November 23 —Charlie's lighter
hadn't been stamped by the police as the law required. He attempts to
escape and the police chase him up Eiffel Tower. This gives a chance
for some very interesting views ot P.iris. There is light comedy in it and
it is a welcome film.
"HANDS ACROSS THE SE.V' (Eclair), November 21.— This very
artistic and remarkable picture has already been reviewed at length in our
issue of November aj. It needs no further notice here.
"EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY" (Imp).— No crime has been committed.
The man was unjustly accused by a despicable rent collector, of an at-
tempt to rob him. His object was to save himself. The man accused had
caught the collector insulting his wife in her own kitchen. The scuffle
that ensued brought a policeman and the collector accused the man of try-
ing to steal the money that the wife had just paid for rent. The man went
to jail. His wife became dangerously sick after giving birth to a child.
The husband and father, hearing of it, escaped, came to his wife's bedside.
kissed her and then 3Urrendered himself It was Thanksgiving and the
Governor's daughter read the account in the papers and brought her
father's attention to it. As a result, the man was pardoned. It is ex-
tremely well acted and the scenes are alfo very commendable. There is,
in fact, a humanity in a'l of it that is unusually pleasing.
t "THE DIAMOND LOCKET" (Comet).— The bare spots in this scenario
become very appearant as soon as the situation is once stated and the
melodramatic plot begins to move in its weaving of difficulties for the hero-
ine. It was also very slow in getting started, although the prettiness of
the scenes, their lighting and their settings, kept the interest awake. Also
the characters are very interestingly contrasted. The trouble arose from
a policeman's giving to his sweetheart, j nurse, a locket which he found
in the street and should have "turned in." It had been lost by the nurse's
mistress. The scenario writer made the nurse's charge, a little girl, see
the policeman give the present, although to do so he showed this child as
taking a meal at the nurse's home, a not very often heard of situation.
This was more extraordinary as the child was not utilized to clear the
nurse, but a plain-clothes man who saw the policeman pick the locket up.
After the mistress, seeing the locket on the nurse, had her taken to the
station house, and all had been explained, it seems to have been the mis-
tress, who was reprimanded, which was hardly just. The photographs are
good.
COLONIAL THEATER, KALAMAZOO, MICH.
These intcrt-siiiiK ph-aos of llic Ci»li>iual 1 heater, of Kala-
mazoo, Mich., were sent us by Col. W. H. John»on, who
tnanaKcs the liouse. The one of his orchestra is pleasing,
.showing as it does a half dozen apparently wide awake
yoiiiiK .-Vmerii-.tDS W- <!■• not ilwiv- v^ very strong on
Colonial Theater, Kalamazoo, Mich.
looks, but something impels us to feel that these six clean-cut
young men are able to deliver the goods in their particular
line. We would take a gambler's chance on them any time.
In the photo of the entrance it will be noticed that the
Colonial enjoys a "carriage trade," and it is apparent that
the owners of the carriages are enjoying themselves inside,
serene in the knowledge that their valuable Buffalo robes and
parcels outside are in safe keeping. This will be appreciated
Orchestra of the Colonial Theater. Kalamazoo. Mich.
more by old showmen who know that in the old days there
was nothing more fatal (to the robe) than for a patron to
go into a show, particularly a circus, and leave a fur robe in
a carriage. The handsome and distinguished looking gentle-
man standing in the theater entrance at the right is Col.
Johnson. Kalamazoo is a live town and, according to the
evidence at hand, the Colonial is a live showhouse in a live
town.
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"THE THEFT OF MONA LISA" (Great Northern).
Another of the Great Northern's comedy pictures with
Carl Alstrup in the leading role is announced for early re-
lease under the title "The Theft of Mona Lisa." The fol-
lowing brief synopsis will give the reader some idea of the
subject:
Ired, in his private office, is disturbed in his work by the
entry of the proprietor's daughter, with whom he has a cer-
tain understanding. They bill and coo together without no-
ticinpf the entrance of the proprietor, who, with difficulty
keeping a straight face, orders his daughter out of the room.
Fred resolves to test his fortune at once, and asks papa's
consent to his marriage. The proprietor then says, "As
soon as you have done a good piece of work as a journalist, I
will consent to the marriage." Fred immediately sets out,
and becoming thirsty, drops into a cafe. Here he over-
hears a number of artists discussing the bad supervision pre-
vailing at the Louvre, and this instantly suggests a plan to
him. Proceeding to the gallery, he inspects the world-
Scene from "The Theft of Mona Lisa" (Great Northern).
famous work of art, and then going to an open window near-
by, is gratified to find that some workmen have erected a
cradle to travel from the ground to the window. That even-
ing he returns, and reaching the window by the cradle, en-
ters the room and steals the picture. The next morning the
loss is discovered and the police soon have the matter in
hand. The director of the gallery is rung up and is told
that the picture has disappeared. Glancing at his paper he
sees a report of the theft written by Fred, and backed up
by a number of police, he makes his way to the office of the
paper, and there is introduced to Fred. The picture is taken
down from the wall, where it has been temporarily hung, and
wrapped up in a piece of paper. The director turns for a
moment to chat with the head, when Fred exchanges the
picture for another canvas of the same size and shape. This
is taken in solemn procession to the gallery, but there a
shock awaits the gathered crowd, for the canvas is not "Mona
Lisa," but a painting of the Nordisk trade mark. At this
juncture, Fred pushes his way in with the real painting, which
he delivers up in the sight of all. He has accomplished what
he set out to do, and we last see him with his prize folded
in his arms.
"THE FIRST MAN" (Essanay).
.\n excellent love story, with a truly unique plot, and a
delicious vein of fine humor, is the Essanay Company's com-
ing comedy release entitled "The First Man."
With the background of a Quaker home in Pennsylvania,
two severe and stately old maid aunts, a newspaper re-
porter and a girl, "who has never spoken to a man," the
little romance develops into an exquisite, clean-cut comedy.
Young Earl Whitney is a cub reporter on the staff of the
Morning Herald, a metropolitan daily. He is a clean-cut,
earnest young man who takes his calling very seriously and
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Scene from "The First Man" (Essanay).
when one day his city editor hands him an assignment, which
looks like a hard one, he reads with interest the following:
"HAS NEVER TALKED TO A MAN."
Miss Miriam Chetwood, a young heiress of Oak-
lawn, is forced by the conditions of her father's will
to be secluded from all male society until she be-
comes of age in order to inherit vast estates. She is
guarded by two maiden aunts, and it is known that
no man has ever been able to speak to her.
The We-tcrn Kentucky Insane Asylum, at Owensboro,
Ky.. will again begin showing moving pictures, abandoned
during the heated term, and will arrange to show a high
grade of films.
Scene from "The First Man" (Essanay).
Whitney packs a small grip and boards a train for Oak-
lawn, and arriving in the village inquires the direction to
Chetwood Cedars to get an interview with the girl and from
the general report he has had, this will be no easy thing to
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accomplish. He arrives at the entrance tu Chclwuotl Cedars.
Entering, he bumps into a butcher boy, who warns hinj to
stay clear ol the place. Not lUiunted by this very jjood ad-
vice, Whitney approaches the house. Suddenly he pauses
as he sees, seated ;it the window of tlie manse, a very comely
ynun^j lady, dressed in the rather eccentric f.ishions of the
Quaker cult. This must be Miriam, and starting forward he
lifts his hat and calls to tlie girl at the window. The next
instant, however, the ^irl dis.ippears from the window and
one of the maiden aunts draws the curtain on the object of
his visit.
True to their trust the maiden aimts drive the young man
from their iloor aiul he i> about to return to the town dis-
heartened, when the butcher boy drives by and otTers to take
him back in the cart. Whitney accepts and is about to step
into the cart when the horse starts and throws him to the
ground with a badly wrenched ankle. Seeing that the young
man is suffering the old ladies take him into their home, but
put liim under lock and key. But love laughs at locks and
keys and Whitney manages to have a talk with the girl, in
which pleasant pastime the guardian aunts discover them.
The girl is ordered out and \\ hitney is told of the clause
in the eccentric father's will. Then Whitney writes this note
to his city editor:
"Dear Bob," it reads. "I hereby resign from the staff.
I can't turn in my story because I am in love with the girl
and I can't marry her until she becomes of legal age. I've
got to wait about two years until she is 21. Darn the luck.
Yours regretfully, Whitney."
It is a very caustic note which Whitney receives the day
following:
"Karl Whitney." it says, "resignation declined. Girl of
legal age at 18, not 21. Marry her, you hoob, and return to
new job as sporting editor. Congratulations from the staff.
Bob."
It is not with great difficulty that Bob learns from the
aunts that "Miriam was eighteen just yesterday." Whitney
shows the city editor's note and Aunt Deborah, and Aunt
Betsy, tearfully give their consent to the marriage.
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REMARKABLE MARINE PICTURE BY AMERICAN.
It is an oilil coiiKJiiciKe that ilie American I'"ihn Manulac-
turing Company, Chicago, should celebrate its first anni-
versary in business by throwing on its factory screen the
first and only successful attempt to photograph the sub-
marine gardens of the Pacific Ocean.
This remarkable picture will be released December 14. and,
it is believed, will create a profound sensation in motion
picture circles.
Samuel S. Hutchinson, president of the American, devised
the ingenious scheme by which the feat was accomplished
With a party of experts he visited the Santa Catalina Island
just otf the coast at Los Angeles, where the water is con-
sidered the clearest in the world and where the famous sub-
marine gardens of the Pacific can best be seen. The party
was equipped with every convenience necessary and had
chartered a glass bottomed boat for the purpose.
One of the interesting and novel features of the experi-
ment was some rare good luck in catching an octopus re-
clining in its native environment among the rocks. The
octopus is clearly shown in the film.
Altogether it was a day of considerable good fortune a<
well as good manageinent for the camera party shortly after
came upon a school of more than one hundred seal lying
on the rocks off the island. The launch was sent to within a
few feet of the seal and a picture obtained that will eclipse
anything of the kind ever taken before. It is not possible,
ordinarily, to get very close to seal and the extraordinary re-
sults in this instance can be credited to good fortune only.
Some residents of the Santa Catalina who have seen the first
print, claim that they never before obtained such an intimate
view of the Pacific seal.
Delighted with their success, the party then pushed on into
the interior of the magic isle of Santa Catalina, whose mag-
nificent scenic gradeur is far-famed, but seen by compara-
tively few Americans. The gorgeous v'alley. mountain splen-
dor unsurpassed anywhere in this world, and water so won-
derfully clear that it has often been pronounced the clearest
in existence, were ail captured by the camera.
Some charming marine views were added, with the entire
Pacific fleet riding the waters of San Diego Bay.
The battle-scarred cruiser Raleigh, which fired the first
shot at Manilla, is first in the camera's scope, closely fol-
lowed by the armoured cruiser Colorado, the flagship Cali-
fornia, the cruiser South Dakota, the historic gunboat Vicks-
burg. which did such effective work in the Havana blockade;
the Oregon, the ship which first performed the marvelous
feat of circling the ii in «i
the transp<»rt boat I'.ufTalu; 1
target practice; the cruiser ( ::
the Spanish- American War; the supply
finally the entire torpedo fleet kavmg t:
Diego.
This film is quite without equal in the wide diversity of
subjects covereci, and the universal appeal of its entire one-
thousand feet. It should hold an audience breathless with
attention and has the added merit of being composeil en-
tirely of American views which are always popular with
Americans.
Commenting on the pictures taken by Mr. Hutchinson of
the famous marine gardens, the Los Angeles Times, under
date of October 21, says:
"S. S. Hutchinson, of Chicago, while in a glass-bottomed
boat was successful in taking pictures of over fifty feet of
film while the boat passed over the marine gardens. .\I-
though many attempts have been made by local photogra-
phers and others possessing extensive experience no one
lias ever before taken pictures of the marine growth under
the water. The feat had been given up as an impossibility,
etc.
"When nearing a suitable portion of the gardens under
water fifteen feet, the machine was set to work. The camera
resembled an ordin3r>' instrument, but had several attach-
ments on both sides, small magnifying glasses and mirrofs
set at various angles near the lenses. An octopus was caught
and is clearly shown in the film."
Owing to its educational value, a movement was started
in California last week, looking to the adoption of the pic-
ture for use among public schools in California.
"A GIRLISH IMPULSE" (Lubin).
The gowns worn by Lubin's leading woman. Miss Florence
Lawrence, in a film story soon to be released under the
title, ".\ Girlish Impulse," are real triumphs ..f the dress-
maker's art. bearing the unmistakable stamp of the Rue de
la Paix. Moreover. Miss Lawrence wears them with as much
grace as a born Parisienne. The story, which is told in
sumptuous surroundings, is a triangular affair of love.
John Banks and William Elliott were two young lawyers —
partners of John Stevens. Both the young men were des-
perately in love with Gladys, the beautiful daughter of John
Stevens. Gladys \v.i~ rather partial to Banks, but liked to
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talk to Elliot because of a stuttering in his speech. Her
father warned her against Banks because of his drinking
habits.
One evening Banks saw Gladys talking earnestly with
Elliot, became jealous and left in anger. Gladys still be-
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lieved that she loved him and wrote a note saying, "You fool-
ish old dear, to think that I could ever love a stuttering,
long-eared old fool like Elliot." This note appeased Banks
and he called a few evenings later to take Gladys to the
theater. While waiting, he called for some brandy, with the
result that by the time Gladys appeared he was pretty well
"pickled." Gladys was shocked when she saw him and her
eyes were opened. Her father appeared and ordered Banks
from the house. The next day Banks lost his place in the
law firm.
Now, Gladys recognized the good qualities of Elliot; his
suit prospered and their engagement was announced. Banks
was now determined to get even. He called on Gladys and
threatened to show Elliot the note which she had written
concerning him. To all her pleas for possession of this note
he turned a deaf ear, finally offering to sell it for a kiss, at
which point he was thrown out by the butler.
Banks returned home and wrote Gladys a note stating
that if she wanted the letter she must call at his apartments
for it. At the same time he wrote an anonymous letter to
Elliot telling him to watch his fiancee. All went as he in-
tended. Elliot followed her and denounced her. At this dra-
matic point Gladys told why she had come and then rushed
from the apartment. Elliot demanded the letter which was
mockingly refused. Then he proceeded to take it away from
Banks by force. After reading it he laughed philosophically
and quickly hurried to the home of Gladys, where there was
a mutual forgiveness.
It is one of the most deliciously acted dramatic love stories
that has been seen in a good while.
HALLBERG EQUIPMENTS.
J. H. Hallberg, of 36 East 23d Street, New York, recently
equipped for Mr. E. Kinsella his new theater in Port Jervis,
N. Y., with every accessory except two projection machines,
which are two Gaumont machines purchased in Europe by
Mr. Kinsella.
Adolph G. Kramer's new house in Mt. Vernon, N. Y., is
among last week's list of equipments, all the movable para-
phernalia coming from Hallberg; such as projection appa-
ratus, seats, chandeliers, signs, uniforms, ticket choppers,
tickets, etc.
Another new house equipped is that of Mr. John L. Fer-
nandez, in Waterbury, Conn. A complete installment was
furnished. During the past month Mr. Hallberg has
equipped seven other theaters with the new patent steel
frame chair.
MUSICAL NOVELTIES FOR PICTURE THEATERS.
It has been the custom of many moving picture houses to
run vaudeville acts in addition to the pictures. The general
run of the vaudeville acts which can be booked by the man-
ager of a picture house is not often the best, and at the end
of a week all the manager frequently has to show for his $30
to $50 is a receipt, showing that he has paid that amount for
a vaudeville act. Vaudeville acts are unsatisfactory. When
good ones can be secured they are usually musical novelties.
Now the managers, who appreciate real values, are pur-
chasing the novelty instruments as part of the permanent
equipment of their houses, which can be played by their
regular employees. In this way they have at all times a
high class musical act which has been found to be quite as
effective as the better kind of vaudeville acts at smaller ex-
pense and absolute reliability, at a cost no greater than that
of a really good act for but a few days. When a particular
instrument has been used as long as the ordinary act runs, it
may be set aside and a new instrument procured, which may
be used until it pays for itself. After a few weeks the house
will have a collection of instruments superior to that of the
average traveling vaudeville company, and can use them at
the discretion of the manager.
Some of the instruments which may be used in this way
to good advantage are organ chimes, steel marimbaphones,
xylophones, etc. J. C. Deagan, of Chicago, is the world's
foremost manufacturer of instruments of this kind. He
issues a handsome 100-page catalogue of the various instru-
ments he manufactures, which will be sent for the asking.
All his instruments are fully guaranteed, and are the product
of fine workmanship and painstaking skill. Of Mr. Deagan's
best known novelty, the electrical bells, little need be said.
They are in use in many of the most prominent theaters in
the country, and have given universal satisfaction. They are
made in two styles, the standard, with saucer bells, and the
Swiss bells, which have a deeper tone and lower pitch, and
are especially suitable for very large theaters.
PERCY. THE MASHER (Imp).
The Imp Company will inaugurate its third-release-a-week
regime by releasing "Percy, the Masher," on Saturday, De-
cember 2, for the comedy feature. It is a humorous story
which concerns the exploits of a young man with a penchant
for flirting indiscriminately. He is a foolish chap at that and
very gullible. In looking out of his window he sees a hand-
some young woman across the street waving her handker-
chief. In reality she is saluting a woman in a lower window
and Percy, the masher, immediately comes to the conclu-
sion that he has made an impression. He waves his kerchief
frantically only to be frozen by the woman. Nothing daunted
he takes it seriously and writes her a note which she imme-
diately shows her husband. The husband has a plan and he
Scene from "Percy, the Masher" (Imp).
puts it into execution. The wife accepts a date by letter and
it is delivered to the expectant young man. He is in the
seventh heaven of delight and carefully prepares his toilet
for the escapade. He is met by the husband disguised in
the clothing of the wife and they immediately set out to have
a good time. The husband is heavily veiled and declines to
remove the covering. Taken to a swell cafe the husband
orders an expensive lunch, much to the consternation of the
young man, whose wallet is not very plethoric. Returning
home the husband tears off the veil, discloses his identity
and then proceeds to completely and artistically wallop the
masher, who bellows lustily. A policeman is called, but he
arrests the masher and compliments the husband. The hero
returns home, is met by his wife and congratulated for the
completeness of the job, she having witnessed it through the
window.
GOSSIP OF THE IMP COMPANY.
Frank Real, one of the directors, was confined to his room
by illness recently and his company was idle.
Architects have been engaged to arrange for another
stage at the studio which will admit of two companies work-
ing indoors at the same time. If the improvement is made
it will greatly facilitate matters in the way of production.
"Bill" Clark, the eccentric comedian, who is doing some
great work, appears to great advantage in the comedy "Play-
ing the Game," which is for early release. Mr. Clark took
a hazardous risk in having his 200 pounds of avoirdupois
catapulted down a steep incline in a wheel chair. He says
he couldn't steer the craft, which makes it all the more
humorous.
King Baggot is thinking seriously of employing a private
secretary to answer his voluminous correspondence, which
is growing in weight rapidly. Mr. Baggot has many ad-
mirers throughout the country.
Extensive changes have been made at the plant to accom-
modate the increased amount of work that will be made
necessary by the third reel. Eddie Roskam is nicely situated
in a large room in which to cut and join the stories.
Buffalo Jones called on Carl Laemmle recently and inter-
ested the president in his animal talk. Mr. Laemmle may
spend his next vacation in Africa taking pot shots at lions.
The forbidden city of Nang-King is preparing for a seige
and bombardment. The forbidden city of Montclair, X. J.,
has not yet capitulated.
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'fi,fiEVOi UTIONARY ROMANCE" (Solax).
Althou^ f'^'f n-v ijuhilicjiiary pcruxl in Aim-rican history i-»
abiindanil "Herno .ii^cn with tcn>c drama and colorful ro-
mance, it "lot an c, d>sy task to reproduce on the screen with
a large nr'Tc of .y* ai"'>cntii"'ty or fidelity the atmosphere
winch »uri"</- / those dramas and those romances. The
costuming '^ e production, the settings, the Colonial at-
mosphere, , riking bearing of those heroic and sclf-sac-
riticmg limi lefy, by the very nature of things accurate
reprodiictiui, i the work of this character the producer is
often temi)ti o run the risk of over-coloring the work. A
sense of pro rtion and perspective is lost and the linished
product li.>oki like a grotes<|ue assemblage of personages who
had never setn the light of day.
Scene from "A Revolutionary Romance" (Solax).
In the Solax production of ".\ Revolutionary Romance,"
which is to be released Friday, December ist, all important
factors which tend to produce an atmosphere and a local
color peculiar to the times, have been taken into considera-
tion and put into play. The finished work stands out minus
all artificialities. A simple story is unreeled. The plot is
not overcharged with superfluous complications and a great
>mudge of over-coloring.
The story hinges about the mental struggles of American
girl who has to decide whether she owes her allegiance to
her country or to her lover, who is a British spy. She de-
cides in favor of her country. At the point of a pistol she
gets from her lover plans of American fortifications and
turns them over to the Continental Army. She permits her
lover to escape. They are brought together again in a natural
way. Throughout the story there is maintained an atmos-
phere truly Colonial. Dramatic values are made the most
of and the interest is sustained from title to trade mark.
CINES ITALIAN WAR PICTURES.
One oi the interesting numbers on the program of the
Unique Theater. 14th Street, New York, last week was the
Cines subject giving scenes of the hostilities between Italy
and Turkey at Tripoli. The picture opens with a pano-
ramic view of the harbor at Tripoli, with the Italian war-
ships at anchor. Troops are landed and. with their com-
manders at their head, take possession of the city. Views
ot the Turkish forts after the bombardment are shown. The
nearest the cameraman got to the actual fighting was to get
pictures of dead Arabs and Turkish soldiers as they lay upon
the desert sands after a night attack upon the Italian
trenches. Soldiers and sailors are shown marching to the
trenches and on guard along the line of defense.
.\n inspiring scene is that of the raising of the Italian
flag over the captured city of Tripoli. The audience was
delighted with the event and applauded the flag enthusias-
tically. Throughout the picture each appearance of the
Italian general and admiral and their respective staflFs was
the signal for a fresh burst of applause. The picture really
received an ovation and was fully entitled to it.
KINEMACOLOR EXCHANGE IN CANADA.
Henry J. Brock, head of the Kinemacolor Company of
Canada, has opened a film service in Montreal and has al-
ready secured a number of contracts to supply Kinemacolor
pictures to Canadian theaters.
•THE CLUBMAN'S CHRISTMAS" (Edison).
Another of those im c human conudics is ollcrcd by the
Edison Company for its Christmas rclcanc, under the title
"The Clubman's Christmas." When the question of comedy
is mentioned in connection with pictures, no discussion would
be complete that did not embrace (?rnerous mention of the
Edison style of comeily. T<i 1 ih, there is always a
noticeable absence of anythiiu .■ upon vulgarity and
horseplay. On the other han<l. a -< i.iom happens that the
producer fails to put across a touch of human nature that
d>es not dig deep down into your heart and grip you where
you really live. There i« somcthmg of that sort of thmg in
this i)icture about the clubman.
Scene from "A Clubman's Christmas" (Edison).
Everybody knows that the "'clubman" is a sein>h, indif-
ferent fellow. This particular clubman has had a tiff with hfs
sweetheart the night before Christmas, and gets even with
his grouch by going to his club and getting tipsy. On his
way to his apartments he stumbles into a street car along
with two waifs whom he turned over to the policeman some
hours before. The car has been laid up in the barn, but he
is too drunk to know that and, as for the kids, they were
asleep before the car was sidetracked for the night, so they
are not to blame. But. during his troubled sleep in the car
the clubman sees things about Santa Claus and "cheerful
giving,"' etc., so that when he wakes up in the morning he
concludes to take his fellow lodgers home with him and
give them a real Christmas, and it's the way he does it that
gets you. Of course, his sweetheart forgives him for his
rudeness the night before, and there is happiness for every-
body at the end of the picture.
THE MAKING OF AN AEROPLANE (LUX).
In thi^ picture the Lux Company has done its duty toward
the educational movement by producing an excellent edu-
cational and industrial picture combined. Industrial pictures
are not necessarily educational in every case, as the mode of
manufacture of many well-known articles is generally known
in the greater or less degree by the public.
There are few, however, who have any definite idea of the
materials used in an airship and the way they are put to-
gether. This Lux picture clears up that mystery very thor-
oughly and after seeing it one has added something more to
his store of knowledge.
The picture shows the working of a French aeroplane
factory. First a general view and afterwards detail glimpses
of 'much value and interest. There is first shown the sawing
out of the "ribs" of an aeroplane. We did not know before
that an aeroplane had any ribs and no doubt the same is
true of the great majority of people. But %ve know now that
the aeroplane has ribs. These ribs are generally concealed
by the canvas covering of the planes, which process is also
very clearly shown. Then we get a glimpse of the uprights
and how they are put in place, after which comes the process
of strengthening the whole frame with cables, which are
equipped with turn-buckles by which the craft is later trued
and adjusted. These cables must, by all means, be flawless,
and the picture shows us a method of testing the cables for
flaws, which is done by a machine that pulls in two direc-
tions, something like a tug-of-war. If the cable breaks it is
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defective. There is also a view showing the motor before
installation undergoing a test.
It is a highly interesting picture and one that no exhibitor
should hesitate to exhibit at any time. It does not show
a completed aeroplane in action, which is rather to be re-
gretted, as such a view is needed to carry out the complete
idea. But that may be excused on the ground that by this
time nearly every one knows how an aeroplane looks in the
air. On the same reel with this picture is a comedy entitled,
"Bill As a Veterinary Surgeon," which is reviewed elsewhere
in this week's issue. This reel will be released December i.
A MOTHER GOOSE SUBJ
The accompanying illustration is taker
edition of Champion's Mother Goose seri
ber 4th, under the title "Yankee Dood
e second
1 Decem-
.r Navy."
SOLAX ENGAGES PROMINENT COMEDIAN.
Do you remember that tall, handsome and smiling young
man, whose subtle work used to make so many millions of
people laugh as he twinkled on the screen in the Edison pro-
ductions? Do you remember him? He recently played the
leading role in the feature Eclair productions. His name is
Darwin Karr. There is a great deal of well-ordered bustle
at the Solax studio these days. The engagement of Darwin
Karr is the consummation of only one of the big plans which
Madame Alice Blache, the president of the company, at this
time has under advisement.
Speaking of Darwin Karr, she said: "Mr. Karr comes to
us with a big reputation. He has been successful. He has
had fourteen years' experience as an actor and has been
with some of the best Broadway productions, besides having
made a name for himself in motion picturedom. I am satis-
fied that he will assist materially in the plans I am making
to have S'^lax on the lips of every exhibitor and exchange-
Mr. Darwin Karr.
man. I am confident that Solax is now synonymous with
'profit and pleasure' in the lexicon of the moving picture
man. I am not trying to be boastful. You just watch."
Mr. Karr is an intelligent artist. He has a way of "putting
over" a comedy situation without resorting to time honored
methods. In talking about himself, Mr. Karr, who is as
modest as he is handsome, said: "I am particularly glad to
come to the Solax Company. They are putting on the kind
of comedy that I like and in which the public can see me
to advantage."
Asked how he liked being a photoplay actor, he said: "I
believe that pantomime acting is much more difficult than
acting on the legitimate stage, particularly comedy. A word
or two on the legitimate can bring a laugh, but in acting be-
fore the camera words are of no avail. Here the comedian
is put to the most exacting test."
The Solax Company has made arrangements with a prom-
inent writer of humorous stories to prepare a number of
comedies for production in the near future.
Scene from "Yankee Doodle and Our Navy" (Cha.,jQn).
This is a split reel of an extraordinary character, foi^yhile
the subjects are unlike in story, they possess in comQ^i a
deep patriotic sentiment which pervades the whole.
CHAMPION RELEASE DATE CHANGED.
In the last issue of the Moving Picture World it w, an-
nounced that the release date for the Champion's lasport
Riley Military picture was November 27th. We are nc^ ^j.
vised by the Champion Company that this date has^jgen
changed to November 20th. Exhibitors and exchange ^jii
please note.
"CARRIBOU BILL" IN REPUBLIC FILMS.
Capt. Franklin Cooper, and his team of Siberian vvolf-
hounds, have been engaged by the Republic Film Cor^p^ny
for a special subject to be included in their regular re^gggs
during the early part of the coming year. That the Rt^A.
lie Company should engage the services of such a well-known
character as Capt. Cooper, is proof that this company's
intentions are to secure the best artists to be had regardless
of costs.
"Carribou Bill" In Alaska.
Capt. Cooper enjoys international fame as an arctic ex-
plorer and Alaskan gold seeker, while the dog team is that
which won the famous $10,000 Nome sweepstakes at Nome,
Alaska, last year.
Capt. and Mrs. Cooper, with the wolf-hound team, left
Saturday, Nov. 25, for Saranac Lake, New York, and made
preparations for the filming of these pictures. The accom-
panying cut was taken while crossing the frozen trails in
Alaska.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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HOW POWERS DID IT.
The accompanying ph<iti>h'rai>li shows the monster battle-
ship "L'tali" passing imdcr the ilrooklyn Uridgc. Migh up in
the fighting top o7 the grim tire-belcher may be seen the
crew of the I'owcrs Motion I'lcturc Company, from which
point they photographed the recent mobilization as the
The Utah Passing Under Brooklyn Bridge.
"Utah" steamed from the Brooklyn Navy Yard to her place
with the fleet. This picture was taken by one of Captain Ben-
son's men, who aimed his camera from the deck of the
battleship.
AGE LIMIT LAW HITS CONNECTICUT PICTURE
MEN.
Under the guise of an amendment of the act to protect
children from improper amusements, the General Assenibly
of the State of Connecticut passed the following age limit
law affecting picture theaters at its last convention:
Section 1360 of the general statutes la hereby amended to read
aa follows: Any person owning, keeping, or managing, wholly or
In part, any dance bouse, concert saloon, roller skating rink, theater.
moTlng picture show or phonograph hall, or any moseum haTing
entertainments or variety shows connected therewith, who shall
allow, at any time, any child under the age of fourteen years, or
after six o'clock p. m. of any day, any boy under the age of fourteen
or any girl under the age of sixteen years, to be admitted to or
remain in such place, unless such child Is accompanied by its parent
or guardian or some adult person antborlxed by such parent or
guardian to attend such child, shall be tlned not more than Sfty
dollars.
Approved July 13. 1911.
The authorities have commenced to enforce its provisions
and the picture theater men now realize that someone
slipped something over on them. H. H. Jennings, an ex-
hibitor of Hartford, Conn., says that an attempt was made
to get the picture men together to oppose the passage of
the law, or to have it properly modified, but that it was im-
possible at that time to get them to act in concert. The
present situation is the result.
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY. NOVEMBER a7th, 1911.
AMERICAN- Jolly l{i;i 01 tl I' • ;• k. (W. Dr.). 1000
CHAMPION— The Mother < (Juvenile) ... 950
COMET — Grandma's Toofatl ^ ) 955
IMP — Uncle's Visit ((<'iiicdy> looo
NESTOk— Happy H-ho's Help (Comedy)
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 28th, 1911.
BISON— A Western OncNight Stand (Comedy-Drama).
ECLAIR — Miss Mastjucrader (American Comedy) lOOO
POVVEkS— Too Much Injun (Com.)
POWERS— The Lineman and the (iirl
THANHOUSEK— The Tempest (Dramatic)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 1911.
AMBROSIO— The Little Duke (Dr.)
AMBkOSlO— Tiny Tom. Apache (Com.)
CHAMPION— Two Browns (Dramatic)
NESTOk— When the West Was Wild (Dramatic)
kELIANCE — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dramatic)
SOLAX — A Troublesome Picture (Comedy)
SOLAX— Pun On Hoard the C. S. S. Vermont (Naval)..
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 30th, 1911.
AMERICAN — The Shcrifif's Sisters (Western Drama) . 1000
ECLAIR — Gussy's Congratulations (Comedy)
IMP — Over the Hills (Dramatic) 1000
REX— The Stranger (Dr.)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ist. 1911.
BISON— .\n Easterner's Peril (Dramatic)
COMET — The Late -Mrs. Early (Dramatic) 1000
LUX — Bill as a Veterinary Surgeon (Comedy) 488
LUX — The Making of an .-Veroplane (Industrial) 410
SOLAX — \ Revolutionary Romance (.Military Drama)
THANHOUSER— ikncath the \'eil (Dramatic)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER and, igu.
GREAT NORTHERN— The Penalty of Her Ambition
(Dramatic)
AMBkOSIO— Tweedledum Goes Into High Life (Com.)
AMBROSIO— The Accusing Dog (Com.)
POWERS— The Wanderer's Return (Dramatic)
POVVEkS — View of Lake Como (Scenic)
kELLANCE — The Poison Cup (Dramatic)
NESTOk — A Western Feud (Comedy;
NESTOk— Mutt & TetT's Scheme That Failed (Com.)..
SUNDAY. DECEMBER 3rd, 1911.
MAJESTIC — Love Heeds Not Showers (Com.)
TOM QUILL IN TOWN.
Mr. Thomas Quill, manager of the "World's Best Film-
Company" of Chicago. 111., dropped into the big town last
week for a little inspiration. Mr. Quill has made a killing
Tom Quill, at Left, Viewing a "Crusader" Display.
with "The Crusaders," and is anxious to dig up something
just as good or better. He has the right idea of handling
feature subjects and the success of almost any picture 13
assured if placed in hi* hands.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
View of New Extension to Simplex Projecting Machine Co.'s Factory
Probably the most ac-
curate barometer of any
line of business is the ac-
tivity of the machine
shops. Judging, then,
from the volume of busi-
ness being done by the
manufacturers of project-
ing machines, the motion
picture business is largely
on the increase. Although
the summer was dull, all
the machine factories are
now working to full ca-
pacity and the newest of
them all. the Simplex fac-
tory, has had to increase
its working facilities three
times since it began to
make deliveries. The ac-
companying picture shows
the latest extension to the
Simplex factory and Man-
ager Frank J. Cannock
says that if orders con-
tinue to come in at the
rate they have been doing,
a further extension will
be necessary by the first
of next year.
The recent trip abroad
of Mr. Richard Hollaman
has been productive of
good results and the Lon-
don agency is taking no
small portion of the out-
put. The Simplex ma-
chine has found its way
into Canada, as far as
South America and, even
into South Africa and
Australia. It certainly
speaks well for the stability of the business when a
high priced machine can command such a large sale in
such a short space of time. While the Simplex was regarded
as a perfect piece of mechanism before it was put upon the
market, the test of actual usage has developed certain points
where it can be improved and the machines as they now
leave the factory are guaranteed to give the greatest satis-
faction not only as to the quality of the picture produced,
but as to the wearing qualities of the machine itself.
The Moving Picture World has in preparation a full de-
scriptive article pertaining to the Simplex which will be pub-
lished at an early date.
PHOTOPLAYERS MARRY.
"There are just as good fish in the sea as ever were
caught" is an old proverb often quoted for the comfort of
the lovelorn. It assumes that the male and female of the
species, as Kipling would say, inhabit a great sea. It is
usually assumed that either the man or the woman catch
their mates from this sea, thus bringing them from an un-
natural element to a natural element. Few women have
the experience of literally drawing a husband from the
waters, but this novel experience belongs to Miss Mary
Land, leading woman with the premier "Seven Days" com-
pany for the last two seasons.
Miss Land is quite an athlete and an expert swimmer.
While she was temporarily a member of the Lubin Stock
company in Philadelphia she met Mr. Howard M. Mitchell,
who is a member of that company. They were both play-
ing in a picture entitled "On the Road to Happiness." in
which Mr. Mitchell was supposed to be drowning and was
rescued by Miss Land. The friendship thus formed soon
ripened into love and on April 22nd of this year they slipped
away to Jersey City and were married. They kept the
wedding secret for a long while and it has only very recently
become known even to their most intimate friends.
H. McGeary, formerly manager of Capt. Ament's three
theaters at Meridian, Miss., has bought the Lyric Theater at
Knnxville, Tenn., and opened a five-cent photoplay house,
using the Independent Film service. The house seats 200.
but Hustling Mac has let a contract for an extension and the
It.werine of the floor, which will give an additional 200 seats.
CLEVELAND EXHIBITORS WANT CLEAN
PICTURES.
At the regular meeting of the Moving Picture League of
America, Cleveland Local, held November 8th, the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That the Moving Picture League of America,
Cleveland Local No. i, does not approve of any exhibitor
showing the picture of the Johnson-Jeffries fight, or any
other objectionable pictures.
That it is the object of this League, to keep the standard
of the motion picture theaters on a level with the most re-
fined, moral and educating places of amusement.
L. H. WILK, Secretary.
MILES AFTER AUTOMOBILE RACE PICTURES.
Herbert L. Miles, of the Republic Film Company, and a
staff of cameramen, left New York Nov. 21, for Savannah,
Ga., where motion pictures will be made of the Savannah
.\utomobile Races. Mr. Miles expects to expose about 6.000
feet of negative, which will be boiled down to one reel. His
experience in picturing events of this character is sufficient
guarantee that the picture will be full of thrills. Special
attention will be paid to the thrill features of the event and
a real lively automobile picture may be expected. Mrs. Miles
accompanied her husband on this trip.
In Newton, N. J., the moving picture machines make such
a drain on the local power plant that there is no current left
for street illumination. The citizens held a meeting and de-
cided that rather than give up their favorite amusement they
would be willing to go home in the dark. The sale gf lan-
terns in Newton is the greatest in the history of the town.
nil, MOVl.Nd riCTl^K WORM)
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Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY. NOVEMBER a7th. 1911.
BIOGkAPH — Sniishine riirouKli the Dark (Dramatic)..
K.-KLEM— The Aimrican ln>urrecto (Dramatic)
LUBIiV — The Man in the Ta.xi (Comedy-Drama) 1000
P.VTHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 48 (Topical) 1000
SELIG— The KiRht Name, But the Wronn Man (Dr.)..
VITAGRAPH— Tiic I'olitician's Dream (Comedy) 1000
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 28th, 1911.
EDISON— The Lure of the City (Dramatic) 1000
ESS.ANAY— A Football Hero (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— A Busy Cupid (Comedy) 758
GAUMONT — Review of the Austrian Army (Military) . 232
C. G. P. C. — Romance of the Mummy (Dramatic) 700
C. G. P. C. — Picturesque Hungary (Scenic) 280
SELIC; — The Tell-tale Knife (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Freshet (Dramatic) 1000
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 1911.
EDISON — The Troubles of a Butler (Comedy) 1000
ECLIPSE — The Mysterious Stranger (Dramatic) 610
ECLIPSE — Salt Industry in Sicily (Industrial) 372
P.\THE — Incendiary Indians (Dramatic) 745
PATHE — Glimpses of San Francisco (Scenic) 250
K.ALEM — .\mong the Irish Fisher Folk (Educational)..
K.ALEM— The Franciscan Friars of Killarney, Ire. (Edu.)
LUBIN— An Actor in a New Role (Comedy) 600
Ll'BIN — The Crab Industry (Industrial) 400
VITAGR.APH— The Voiceless Message (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, ign.
BIOGRAPH— A Woman Scorned (Dramatic)
ESSAN.AY — Little Red Riding Hood (Juvenile) 1000
ESSANAY — 'Twas Ever Thus (Comedy) loop
LUBIN — A Nicotine Conspiracy (Com. Dr.) looo
MELIES — The Reason Why (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— Oh! What a Thanksgiving Day (Comedy).... 775
C. G. P. C. — A Life Saving School in Australia (Edu.)... 220
SELIG — An Evil Power (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ist, 1911.
EDISON— Pull for Shore, Sailor (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY— The Quinceville Raffle (Comedy) 1000
KALEM— How Betty Captured the Outlaw (Comedy)..
KALEM — A Glimpse Into the Yellowstone National
Park (Scenic)
C. G. P. C. — Rover is Jealous (Comedy) 560
C. G. P. C— Capturing Polar Bear Cubs (Adventure).... 290
C. G. P. C. — Examination of the Stomach By X-Ray
(Educational) 150
SELIG — In Japan (Edu.) 500
SELIG — Seeing Cincinnati (Scenic) 500
VITAGRAPH— The Last Cent (Dramatic) 1000
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 2d. 1911.
EDISON— A Man for All That (Comedy-Drama) .... 1000
ESSANAY— The Mountain Law (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— The Promoter (Dramatic) 1140
LUBIN — Western Chivalry (Comedy-Drama) 1000
PATHE— Bear Hunt Romance (Dr.) ogo
VITAGRAPH— The Husking Bee (Comedy) ! 1000
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY. DECEMBER 4th. 1911.
BlUGRAPH — Why He Gave Up (Com.) ..
BIUGRAPH— Abe Gets Even with Father (Com.>
KALEM— ArrahNa-Poguc (j reds) (Dr.)
LUBIN — A Head for Busincs". (Dramatic)
PATHE — Paihc's Weekly No. 49 (Topical) .. 1000
SELIG — A Diamond in the Rough (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH- S.ivMin the Sptoial ( Dramatic 1 hxxj
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 5th, 1911.
EDISON — The Awakening of John Bond (.Dramatic) . lOoo
ESS/VNAY— The Madman (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT — Jimmic Tricks the Landlady (Comedy). 475
(iAUMONT— The Challenge (Dramatic) S-^S
C. G. P. C. — The Secret of the Confessional (Dramatic), xy
SELIG — .\ Irontier Girl's Courage (Dramatic) lOoo
VITAGRAPH— The Hypnotist (Comedy)
VITAGRAPH— A .^liK-ht M)>take (Comedy) 1000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th. 19".
EDISON— John Brown's Heir (C'jmcdy ) 1000
ECLIPSE — The Luckless Banker (Dramatic; lofj.'
i'.ATHE — Hobo Luck (.American Comedy) 1000
K.ALEM — The Long Arm of the Law (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — Sins of the Father (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Black ("hasni (Indian Dr ) looo
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 7th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The 1 ailiire (Dr.)
ESS.\N.\Y — The Long Strike (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — Love's Labor Lost (Comedy) 1000
MELIES— .\ Western Girl (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — The Poisoned .\rrow (.American Drama)
C. G. P. C. — French Cuirassier Maneuvers (Military) ...
SELIG — The Maid at the Helm (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 8th. 1911.
EDISON — The Ile.irt of Nickette (Dramatic) 1000
ESSAN.AY — Getting Even with Emily (Comedy)
ESS.\.\.\Y — Stray Bullets (Comedy) lOOO
K.ALEM — Too Much Realism (Comedy) 1000
C. G. P. C.— Eva's l-"aithful I'urniture (Comedy)
C. G. P. C. — Gathering and Preparing Cocoanuts in the
Philippines (Industrial)
SELIG— The Plumber (Comedy) 696
SELIG — .A Day with a Circus (Novelty) 400
VITAGRAPH— War (Military Drama) tooo
SATURDAY DECEMBER gth, 1911.
HDISON — The Daisy Cowl)oys (Comedy) 990
ESS.AN.AY — A Frontier Doctor (Western Drama) 1000
G.M'MONT — Camoens, the Portuguese Shakespeare,
Lisbon, 1578 (Historical Drama) 610
G.\UMONT — Important Scenes in Paris. France (Sc).. .^20
LUBIN — The Teamster (Dramatic) 1000
P.\THE— Her Little Slipper (.American Drama) 1000
\'IT.\GRAPn— His Wife'. Secret (Dramatic) . t.-^
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
"TOO MUCH REALISM" (Kalem).
Whether the Kaleni players were in earnest, or whether
they were pulling a bit of sarcastic comment upon the "West-
ern photoplaj'," those who see the Kalem picture entitled
"Too Much Realism" will have to decide for themselves.
Aside from that it might be characterized as a tine bit of
horseplay and, as such, probably more in keeping with the
spirit of the West than most of the so-called "Western
pictures "
The idea is that one of the cowgirls with a picture com-
pany gets tired of the usual method of making Western pic-
tures and determines to make a real one. While the company
is rehearsing a regular picture, she goes to the property
wagon and appropriates a stock of wigs and stuff and then
Scene from "Too Much Realism" (Kalem).
gets the rest of the girls in on the sport. They make up as
cowboys and break in on the rehearsal of the regular picture,
lassooing the camera and the director and demoralizing the
whole outfit.
The sheriff is there and, thinking this part of the picture,
almost laughs his head off. Some expostulation is required
on the part of the regular company to convince him that the
interlopers are really outlaws. When he gets the idea he
organizes a posse and goes after them. In the meantime the
masqueraders are starting things all over the county, finally
kidnapping a woman and making away with her. But the
sheriff overtakes and brings them all back prisoners to the
county jail, where they are put away for thirty days.
Joke or not, there is a lot of fun in the picture.
FEATURE AND EDUCATIONAL FILMS.
The Feature & Educational Film Company, of Cleveland,
recently incorporated in Ohio, has entered the importing
and manufacturing field as an independent concern, and plans
to handle only feature films of from one to four reels each,
to be released at the rate of one a week. The president of
the concern is Mr. E. Mandelbaum, a widely-known picture
man. He has been in the film business since its infancy and
at present also is president of the Lake Shore Film and
Supply Company of Cleveland.
The first two feature subjects released by the F. & E.
Company are "Zigomar" and "The Aviator." The first is in
three reels, depicting the life of a noted criminal who ter-
rorized every country in Europe by his daring acts. The
pictures for this subject were taken in nine different coun-
tries. "The Aviator" is a thrilling dramatic story in which
a vvell-known French aviator, Flarion, performs remarkable
aerial feats with a woman in his biplane as a passenger.
These two subjects are being sold by the state and territory
system. The F. & E. Company's method of disposing of
its products will be the state and territory rights method,
and its plan is to supply exchanges and managers through-
out the country with features, for which there is a big
demand.
WIRELESS, HERE'S YOUR INFORMATION.
In reply to a request from "Wireless," Boston, Mass.,
Clarence E. Sinn wishes to say that the "Indian War Dance,"
by Bellstedt, is published by John Church & Co., Cincinnati,
Ohio. It ought to be on sale by local dealeis. Ask yours
to procure it for you.
LOS ANGELES.
Motion picture manufacturers, as a whole, ought to be
grateful to Mr. VV. N. Selig, who was the first to discover
the photographic advantages of Southern California. Oper-
ating there this winter will be the American, Biograph,
Bison, Vitagraph, Essanay, Kalem, Melies and Xestor com-
panies. The World has received a letter from Dave Horsley,
of the Nestor, praising the climate and scenery and stating
that he has decided to permanently locate there. The Nestor
stiidio is in Hollywood, a suburb of Los Angeles. A devel-
oping plant has been rushed into operation and work is being
pushed forward on other buildings. The Nestor Company
have already made several negatives and will continue with
the "Desperate Desmond" series, which has caught the
public fancy. World readers may expect a review of the
first Nestor pictures from the Los Angeles studio in next
week's issue.
Mr. C. O. Baumann, president of the Bison Company, is
also in Los Angeles, and has organized an entirely new
stock cornpany. A World reviewer was shown the first
sample print from the new company and does not hesitate
On the Los Angeles Rialto.
From left to right: David Horsley, Stanley Xestor Horsley, Thos. Rick-
etts, Mrs. Ricketts, Miss Ada Baumann, Mrs. Baumann, Chas. O. Baumann,
Mrs. Horsley.
to say that it is the best he has ever seen bearing the Bison
trademark. Tom Ince, the new director, deserves to be
complimented on the way he handled a rather threadbare
scenario, "The New Cook of Bar Z Ranch." The skill with
which the actors are handled and the amount of "business"
that is introduced make a lively and convincing reel out of
an apparently trivial incident. The photography also is ex-
cellent, some of the scenes being of really fine pictorial
quality.
Mr. G. Melies leaves New York this week with a retinue of
new faces. It will be some time before we can see any of
the work of this new companj', as we are told that when
Mr. Melies disbanded his old companj' and came East he
had over six months' supply of negatives ahead.
Mr. Horsley sends us a batch of snapshots of Los
Angeles scenery, one showing him in the company of two
well-known chicken fanciers. The picture reproduced here-
with shows a number of faces well known in the vicinity
of Fourteenth Street, New York.
PERSONAL.
W. T. "Pop" Rock, accompanied by Mrs. Rock, left New
York on Saturday, Nov. i8th, for an extended trip to the
coast. They expect to be away until the middle of December,
returning in time for the Christmas holidays.
Ing\'ald C. Oes, of the Great Northern Film Company,
New York, made a flying trip to Chicago and other West-
ern points last week.
F. A. Apfelbaum, of the Levi Co., went to Chicago, Sun-
day, Nov. 26. on business.
Next week we will feature in a special article the Belasco
of moving pictures. Who is he? Who is entitled to that
distinction?
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 737
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
Correspondents arc advised that no attention will be paid inquiriei which
do not give the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply.
Initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the question as to whether or not they are married.
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Many correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
ELIZABETH S. — Scenarios command from f'> to ?50 according to their
value to the company purchasing. The stories most in demand are comedies
and siniiilc lieart Interest stories. Comedies must look funny when they
are pictured and should not depend upon their wording for their humor.
V. G. B. — Wants to know why this paper never mentions American fllm.s,
which he thinks are the best on the market. The gentleman from Mary-
land Is invited to read his paper more closely when he will discover that
these films are mentioned frequently.
JIMK. — We do not know where you can get photographs of Miss Marion
Leonard, hut we are seeking the Information, so keep your eye on this
column. Wc do not recall that she was ever with the I. M. P.
MABEL N. — Players do not "play for the Independent companies while
playing for licensed pictures," nor Is the reverse true. The same applies
to companies under llie same flag. As we have pointed out it is possible
to see some players in two or more brands of film the same day, but this
does not mean that the player Is associated with two companies at the
same time (2). The Dan in Biograph's "Dan the Dandy" must have been
John Doe. It's the only name we have for Biograph players, "the real
and true name being unknown" to complete the legal fiction.
ANXTOUS^In view of your glowing appreciation of Mr. Warren Kerrigan,
we think it is safest to say that the studio Is In California — ^Just that.
TRAVIS RATTCH— AND OTHERS,— The "C. G. P. C," which has recently
made its appearance, stands for Compagnle Generale Pathe Cinematographlque
and is employed to distinguish the European product of the Pathe company
from that made In this country. This is how it happens that you will some-
times see a Pathe and a C. G. P. C. on the same reel.
R. T. — .\lmost any company will purchase a photoplay In synopsis form
If the subject Is made attractive. You probably will not receive quite so
much for the Idea as for the same idea developed, but the difference Is
not always appreciable, and it might pay you to try some. The Pathe
Freres (who ask that photoplay material be addressed to their studio,
1 Congress Street, Jersey City Heights) sometimes advise authors that
they prefer the synopsis to the scenario. The idea Is the main point.
CONSTANT READER. — The Sheriff and bis brother In the Bison film of
that title are George Gebhardt and Chas. E. Inslee. The picture was made
In California, presumably in the vicinity of Los Angeles.
Z. Y. Z. — The Edison company states that Miss Ethel Jewett Is still a
member of their stock company.
CLARK AND J. — Miss Sue Balfour played the Mother in "The Anonymous
Letter." Tlio Imp answers are not In yet. Look next week.
A FAN. — Mrs. Clarke, of the O'Kalem's, is the mother of Jack J. Clarke.
We will locate the Vitagraph film later.
AUTHOR. — The best way to locate your produced photoplay Is to watch
the advertising of the company for its release date and then ask your
photoplay theater manager to book it. If you are in a hurry he may learn
from the exchange wliat house gets It for a first run. But don't look for
the title of your story, look for the story Itself. It frequently happens that
the original title Is discarded in favor of one more apt. It you can't get
In touch with your local manager try and locate some exchange handling
licensed or Independent films as the case may be.
J. N, C. — There are too many good riders between here and California to
encourages the belief that you'll be able to got a job with a stock company.
You might try the Lubin company, as they make some Western productions
from the home studio, but your chance is slight at best since riders ex-
perienced in picture work are to be had in plenty.
AGNES M. — We do not handle scenarios, and wouldn't know what to do
with one if we had one except to send it back to you. so save postage.
Y'ou will find the advertisements of several sales agents in this paper.
M. M, R. — Last summer, in these columns. George Rockhill Craw gave
directions for making a scenario Into a dramatic production within the
meaning of the Copyright law. He abundantly demonstrated that the trouble
was more than the scant protection afforded was worth. Sometimes a dis-
honest employee does appropriate an idea, but it seldom happens, and you
are wasting your time seeking Iron-clad protection. Just send your sce-
nario In and it it's wanted It will be paid for.
T. B. A, — We have not seen the terms of the Imp contest, but we believe
that comedy scenarios found available, but not winning prizes, will be
purchased by the company if the price offered is accepted by the author.
T. D, — We think the record for film production is held by the Vitagraph
with "He Fell in Ix)ve with Ills Wife." done in about four hours, but this
was a half reel with all outdoor pictures, the story being written on the
spur of the moment to take advantage of some unusual garden scenes.
In the way of a full reel straight production Arthur D. Hotaling seems
to hold the record. He has twice made a full reel with changes of setting
in less than twenty-four hours. The "Nearsighted Chaperon" was made
In twenty hours, the players working all night. Another picture was re-
cently made between 3 P. M. and 7 A. M., the title of which Is not yet
decided.
EDNA. — We presume that Mr. Costello would be glad to autograph on«
of his photographs if you send it to him, but better write and find out, first.
Enclose a stamped envelope for reply and cover return postage on the
photograph.
R. L. — Charles Ogle was the Sir Daniel and Harold Shaw the Nephew
In Edison's "The Black .Arrow." Miss Natalie Jerome was the ward. Miss
Fuller Is not cast in tlils production.
SUE. — Maurice Costello Is not dead. He hasn't even been killed the last
couple of weeks. No one has been killed lately by the rumor club.
PRISCILLA. — Miss Irene Shannon was the Prlscilla In the Kalem "Prlscilla
and the Pequot." The Biograph's "PriscIUa" Is unnamed.
H. P. — MiBB Pearl White and Crane Wilbur had the leads lu Pathe's "The
Power of Love." This also disposes of your question as to Mr. Wilbur.
SCENARIO. — Send a stamped and self aililressed envelope to this deiiait-
mcnt for ;i list of addresses of com]>iini(-K buying scenarios.
L. P, D. — You are in too much of a hurry. We believe that Mr. Cumiison
will Join the I. M. P. company In a week or two. He Is not yet working
with them. The reiKjrt that Miss Lawrence Is to return to tlie I. M. P.
Is Incorrect.
v. B. T. — We decline to state which of the three ladles mentioned is
"The most popular motion picture actress In America" because ue do noi
know any one who does know and do not know any way of finding out
short of a census. And Just think of the letters we would get from the
admirers of the other two! We got six pages tlie other day Just because
we said that one player was not the only good actress In the films. Yon
don't realize what you were trying to do to us.
EVA. — There is no practical home projection machine on the market yet.
but there will be presently. The Edison company has one almost ready
to be presented to the public.
S, K. D, — If you could prove that you can make better pictures than
those .vou see there Is an opening for you in most of the studios, but the
trouble will be that you'll not find It easy to get the chance. .\nd why
so certain that you can excell Hie rest? We've seen one or two first class
stage managers fail miserably when they tried to adapt their ideas to the
camera stage, and one was a man who gets a lump sum in four figures for
staging a dramatic production at that. It would be well to make your
claims less sweeping in making application to the companies, and we would
suggest that you otter to make a trial production gratis.
I, D. H. — Mr. Charles Kent was the father in the Vitagraph's "Madge
of the Mountains." He al.so directed the picture.
BERT, — The reason your earlier question was not replied to Is that we
do not regard matrimonial in(|uiries as questions, but as aggravations.
C. W. M. — Mr. Anderson not only has been an actor, but Just the other
day he and the company under him presented "The Man from Mexico" at
the Columbia Theater, Santa Rosa, Cal. He never was a sheriff except
in plctqres, but he's some sheriff in the pictures.
D. E, L. — The peculiar halting stride seen In the pictures you mention has
Its origin In the projection room of the theater where .vou witnessed the
presentation. Contrary to the more common fault, the operator was running
the machine too slowly. Pictures are made to be shown at the rate of six-
teen each second. If you see but twelve you see but three-fourths of the
action really happening in that second. Usually the players seem to race
through scenes because the crank is turned too quickly.
E. M. R. — There Is nothing to prevent you from making adaptations of
Shakespeare's plays and there is notring to compel the manufacturers to
purchase them. Use your own judgment.
DOUBTFUL. — Helen Costello is the little daughter of Maurice Costello, of
the Vitagraph. She has not displaced Adele de Garde but has her own line
of parts.
G. D. F. — John R. Cumpson (Bumptious) goes to the Imp. not the Majestic
company.
0, B, A, — Gilbert M. Anderson plays the heroes In most of the Essanay
Western productions. He is also director of the western section of the com-
pany and a member of the firm. Miss Gladys Field is the girl who usually
plays his sweetheart. (2) Warren Kerrigan is the American player. (3)
A Biograph player.
R. S. F. — Miss Storey is not a cowgirl trained to act. but an actress who
can ride.
1, A. F, — William Robert Daly played the professor in "The Co-ed Pro-
fessor," and the Imp places him with the other subjects, but states that he
has not been with the Essanay company in the interval. As you do not men-
tion any of the Essanay plays in which is supposed to have appeared we can-
not place that actor for you. Mr. Daly has been an Imp right along.
P, V. L. — Get-Rich-Quick Hall and Ford may have been intended as a
play upon Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford. but it Is evident that you did not
see the Essanay film or you would know it was not a steal. It was a tramp
comedy of the good, old-fashioned sort.
X, Y. Z. — Jeft in the Mutt and JeCt series is a dwarf and not a small boy,
though we have seen some pictures that make him hxik like a .voungster.
The company has not announced who will play Desperate Desmond.
L, J. D. — There is nothing to prevent you from making a scenario of
"Three Weeks," except the copyright on the story, the Board of Censorship,
the carefulness of the manufacturers and public opinion. Outside of that
you've a good chance. Your letter suggests that .vou would make more
money wilting jokes for the comic papers.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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A FEW WORDS ON QUALITY.
New Vork, 0<.-luttvr 2i. I'Jll.
Kdllor MotIdc I'li-turc World:
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e-.; v\bFre everv expreiolon rounta.
n I.VMAN UltOENINO.
A -CRANK TUHKm" WANTS TO KNOW.
TbomaiTlllr. Oa.. Oct. 8. 1911.
Kdltor MoTtoK Plclnre Worb';
n-ir Sir — While I am ii< i at tlil* stage of tb* (tame a motion picture
>T. I take the llberiv of wrltlnit .vou this letii-r as I bare been a
- ant reader ..f the M > Ine IMctHre World lonK before It absorbed the
r 111 IihI.x V pr--.iit I ai-i merely what .von would rail a ernnk turner, Imt
I lioi". . ..I appllratlon and bard stndy I will make an operator,
for I :■ \. •!:,■ .1 : •■
I'he .\l..\.iii; I'liUiio World was not known here until I Indurcd a local
manager nt a news company to bamlle It and now eren the kids buy It to
read the film synopses. One man said. "When I pci to an opera hou»e I
hare a prosraui telHiiK me of the characters, etc. In a picture show there
Is notliiiu: I'ut the in^sters. so erery day at lunch lime I glance at the tltlea
ou the I" sters. K.> home and get a copy of tbe MoTing Picture World, read
the .«vii..i...|< and at night I enjoy the photoplay Immensely, as I am familiar
with II.. . hnracters and scenes. 1 would not t>e without a Morlng Picture
World ai.d hare my newsdealer lay mine aside for uie."
Wliv tion't the manufacturers Introduce the characters on each of their
|.i...|ii.. lions? We have only one ph-lure house In a city between 6.001 and
lo.Hio iiut It certainly delivers the goods. It Is owned and managed by
M. B. Dohhs; oper.itor. Ileywooil Cone; pianist. Kdwin Iiutcber. The house
was buiU at an Initial cost of $15.0I1<> and nins only Lhensed pictures.
30 ami tK' day rele.ises. The house Is the Itroad Street Theater. A remark
ably clear plolure is projected by Mr. ("one. using a new Improved Edison.
The p|. tare business Is great in this part of Georgia and bids fair to be
nin.^b I.otter. Miss I.nwrence has niaile the I.nbln productions Immortal In
thK
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Ity. Even the babies know her the minute she enters a picture and
IT name. It is amazing to kni>w the scope of her popularity . I have
-fi but one I.nbln pb-nire p<K)rly received In this city and that was
>•'." Did Miss Lawrence I'lay the gypsy girl? I say she did and
ns dispiile li Should .Mi^s Lawrence ever need friends she has
• I" tills country to t.e s»ill<l the rest of her life, .\rthur Johnson
who enjoys unlimited popularity here.
- tlie World the best luik In the world. Will send for a band
■ •■r .vours. and an ardent admirer of the picture game and the
.■ World, I am
Yours truly, A. C. SMITH,
.324 Colton Avenue. Thomasvllle. Georgia.
MORE RELIGIOUS TRAVESTY.
Kni|>oria, Kan.. Nor. IS, 1911.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir — In tbe Kalem release of November 3, "The Price of Ambltloo."
we have another one of those subjects that has religion mLved In It. When
will the raannfactnrers learn to let religion alone when they do not know-
how to handle it? WTiat Is the Board of Censorship doing that they
let such subjects pass? Is It composed of narrow-minded bigots that enjoy
a slap at the Catholic Church?
The synopsis of this illm would lead one to beJieve that the priest was
acting as any Catholic priest should: but the film shows bira in tlie act
of kissing and hugging the woman, another man's wife. The husband ap-
pears, the wife Is killed and the next scene shows the priest In the ceme-
tery, bowed down with grief for the loss of his love. Truly a scene that
would no; be liable to cause a man's Catholic patrons, or any broad minded
person, to rise up and cheer. The manufacturers may say that such things
happen In real life. I admit they do In some rare cases, but should It
be Haunted to the public by a photoplay exhibitor? That should be left
for the 'dally press" and "yellow Journals" that are howling themselves
Iwarse alKiut the lni(|nity of moving picture shows. They enjoy chewing
%uch spicy morsels.
If ne want to Insult and disgust our Catholic patrons, as I stated before,
we could And no better w.iy than to run such subjects as this. If yon
can find room for this In the Moving Picture World, please publish It.
Yours truly.
r. J. COXCANNON.
A SOTTL IN SYMPATHY.
Santa Crux. Cal.. Nov. H, 1911.
Editor Mi.vlng Picture World. New York:
Dear Sir — I have been appointed superintendent of Purity in Literature
and .\rt. by the local W. C. T. \'.. and the moving pictures come In that
line of work, so I have talked with the gentleman who runs two of the
houses here. Mr. Mangelsdorf, and be advised me to write to yon for
any suggestions you may like to make. I wish to work In accord with all
Interested, to secure a constant improvement in the educational and moral
character of the pictures. I wish to do this work in a way which will
tend to increase the popularity of the pictures, and do not wish to do any-
thing that could In any way infringe on the rights of others.
One way In which 1 thought of working was to write to each companr
producing pictures, praising the best pictures and criticising anvtbln's
Some of the character balldlni itorlea of lb<t "Yoalb'a ('ompaDlon" wuulil.
I tl.iiiV, make flne |iti'tnrr-«. i,r strr.tl.ir •t..rti.« fr..iri olt.f.r p«p<T» I d'-in''
.ix-iii to me to !«• till- •<• rrt of
Init It •e.-mi to ^.e tt.c tinr>1e«t
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the pictures and
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TEN THEATERS DISAPFEAJU-WHEBE AftE THEY I
Kdllor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir— I am a constant reailer ••f i
Interested In the lettera from all over t
any, and every one, writing such b'l-
facta. .Vow In your Issue of O. t..l. r i •
entitled. "The Mercury Ar.- I
there are on Market Street
uilhin tt distance of four bl.
In this city twelve years. 1 luuk llir trout^lttu i;
to be sure, and all I could find was KOl'R.
W..r!«l iTid «lwn\»
u -i.tl 4.xiau: ll^cUi,
Renin— t fully.
K. K. WILLIAMS.
San Fraoclscv. Cal.
THE WIHNEB OF THE PRIZE.
Kdllor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir — I must lay claim to the priie oflrere<l for exi>lod!ng a film
I held n piece In my pliers In front of the lens. The fllm wji-
an ulr bubble, and oh, h<irror«! it exploded: The report
well, nearly as loud as the noise of a paper cap In a 4th
but Is not the definition of explosion — "A bursting or sodden ■'vi'un^.."'. o
any elastic lluld with force and report."
Make my check payable to tbe Motlograpb for a 1912 model and
them I'll pay cxpres.-age from the S. K. branch. Very truly yoora.
C. Y. IIAI-SEY.
Arc Theater. 1212 13tb Avenue.
East Oakland. CaL
tell
AN ERROR THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED.
St. Ix>uls. Mo.. Oct. 30. 1911.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir — I notice In your Novemtier 4 Issue tb.T ;■ on
the Gem. .is I own this theater, I desire to draw mla-
statement that has t>een made by you. Y'ou atai. iw
ford's Vaudeville F'xchange appear In this house
nothing whatever to do with my tiieater. and all
by F. Q. Doyle, of Chicago, or else by my own 1. 1
of this city. Y'onr correspondent seems to have t~...n "adly rnii. iif'Ttn<y|
all through his write-up, and his mistakes might prove rather Incoovenlent
for me.
I desire to thank you for .vour mention of the new Hippodrome, and
trust that you will give the other matter your attention.
Y'ours very truly.
FltANK II. TALBOT.
'WOES OF THE SCENARIO WBITER.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir — On .September 13 I submitted a scenario to a prominent Dim
manufacturer, and. but a few days later. It was returned, with tbe remark
that It was an old idea. Tlilnking that It would t>e useless to attempt
to sell what was considered an old idea. I laid It aside.
On Novemt>er 2. which. I believe. Is ample time to put a photoplay on
the market, a film, with the basic Idea of my scenario, waa released by
this company. I do not suppose that the company is hard up for "new-
Ideas." and I don't think that they should nse any idea. i>ew or old.
withont letting tbe author have the satisfaction of knowing It Is bis own
work.
These statements, or whatever yon may call them, may be Incolierent
and seem to come from a raglt>f; mind. mayt>e It does, but it does seem
strange that this same company should get out an old Idea after con-
demning it as such. This may have been caused by coincidence, but I
fear not.
Thanking yon for your valuable apace. I am. yours respectfully.
"DISGCSTED."
COMET COMPANY OFF TO VIRGINIA.
George LeSoir and his conip.iny ••i Comet player> have
left for Norfolk. \'a.. for several weeks' stay, to make use
of the southern and historical country for a series of pictures
which are soon to be released by this company. Mr. LeSoir
has but recently been engaged by the Comet Film Company.
With the fate of Comet pictures in the hands of Mr. Gray
and Mr. LeSoir, we can assure our readers that the produc-
tions of this new company will compare favorably with the-
best on the market. It is the intention of Mr. Gray to take
his company of photoplayers south, as soon as Mr. LeSoir's
company return from their trip.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Song Slide Releases.
A. L. Simpson, Inc.
"Boot Black Rag" — Pub. by Song Writers' Music Pub. Co.
"Bring Me Your Message of Love, White Dove" — Pub. by
J. Fred Helf Co.
"I'd Like to Take a Chance with You" — Pub. by Charles L
Davis.
"Just You and I" — Pub. by J. D. Shipman.
"Pretty Montezuma Maid" — Pub. by C. I. Davis.
"Tell Me Sweet Rose"— Pub. by F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
"I'm Going to Take the Train for Home, Sweet Home" —
Pub. by Shapiro Music Pub. Co.
Levi Co.
"When a Girl Whose Heart Is Breaking Loves a Boy Who
Doesn't Care" — Pub. by Shapiro.
"Sweet Old Rose" — Pub. by H. A. Weymann & Sons.
"Two Letters" — Pub. by Shapiro.
"The Quaker" — Pub. by Shapiro.
"Sarah's Hat" — Pub. by the Shapiro Music Pub. Co.
"They Don't Speak to Each Other Now" — Pub. by Shapiro
Music Pub. Co.
"Lovie Dear" — Pub. by Rogers Bros. Music Co.
"If I Had You"— Pub. by Jos. Morris Co.
"Gee! But It's Tough When There's No One Around to Call
You Dear"— Pub. by J. Fred Helf Co.
"Heart of My Heart" — Pub. by Leo Feist.
"Won't You Come Back Lucinda"— Pub. by F. B. Haviland
Pub. Co.
"Under the Old Oak Tree"— Pub. by Tell Taylor.
"I Just Met the Fellow Who Married the Girl I Was Going
to Get" — Pub. by Leo Feist.
"Treasures of the World Are Mine" — Pub. by J. W. Stern.
"That's Some Honey Moon" — Pub. by Bostonian Pub. Co.
Excelsior Slide Co.
"Soul of Love" — Pub. by Blood, Koehler & Co.
"Welcome Home" — Pub. by Rogers Brothers.
"Tungle Glide"— Pub. by Kendis & Paley.
"Roll a Little Pill for Me"— Pub. by M. Witmark & Sons.
"Light Up Your Face with a Smile" — Pub. by Gus Edwards
Company.
DeWitt C. Wheeler.
"Send for Me"— Pub. by F. A. Mills.
"My Irish Girl" — Pub. by J. H. Remick & Co.
"Child Love"— Pub. by J. N. Stern & Co.
" 'Way Back in Tennessee" — Pub. by F. A. Mills.
"That Haunting Melody" — Pub. by Jerome & Schwartz
Pub. Co.
"Get Wise!" — Pub. by Up-to-Date Music Co.
"That's How I Want to be Loved ' — Pub. by Theo. Morse
Music Co.
IT IS THE POWERS WAY— AND IT'S GOOD.
A trip to the new Powers Duplex Studio reveals the sanctum
of the scenario editor, who is responsible for the latest
upward tendency in the scenario market. He can prove by
his records that scenario writers whose material is not ac-
cepted are not kept waiting more than a few hours. In fact,
he says that an inspection of his books will show that he
reads an average of 40 stories a day, but that each rejected
manuscript is in the mail, on its way back to the author, on
the same day that it is received.
In view of the many complaints received by the Moving
Picture World from writers whose material is held up for a
few weeks this promptness should win for the Powers
Company the co-operation of the most responsible people
who are submitting scenarios to the film makers.
Mr. Powers says: "My aim is to receive sure-fire offer-
ings from writers of acknowledged ability. This will, in the
course of time, save me the labor of wading through a sea of
amateur offerings. That, of course, will save me a great
deal of time and I am willing to give successful writers the
benefit of this economy of time in the form of dollars and
cents. In other words, I look forward with pleasure to
creating a rise in the price of successful manuscripts."
THE MOVING PICTURE BOY SONG.
Exhibitors who are featuring illustrated songs have a good
opportunity to gain some revenue through the sale of the
Kenneth Casey song, "The Moving Picture Boy." Kenneth
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neth and is considered clever in both words and music. The
song sells for loc to 25c and can be purchased in lots of 100
for 6c per copy, or for 5c per copy in lots of 500. Address
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
741
NEW ENGLAND.
Mnijocer Victor J. Uorrti, of Mircus LoaWi
Or|.t!.' nil Theater. I'.. 'tou. Mn.... hail a T»ry «X-
cl' 'lit two burilan
*' '•• uillco In tbe
Or; „u rr.i ry Roll-
Ili^'U. in„- • • .
away li'f"rr id.-
Mr. M'irria tl.at
tba thentpr aft>T ' .,<;.
Mr. \V. II. It. ■ ■ general manager of
lb* In.luatrliil \l ,• roiii|.iii,y. lini rv-
torned tu Cii ,
lb* .S-w Ki .•
a roniract fr :
• terli-1 of r<-.-;< , ' ;•-.:.
of mnklnir hI'wh 1 .■ r. .■ ■< a;::
•(iTerllslng iiii-ll nn f. r '; <• iniuuirii ■
■lao I'c of an !■. Ill, •:,•;, ,i;i) . Imracttr. .Stvirai otLer
large .leal.< w.r.- |.iii:..l • -..iRb by Mr. Kothacker
darliiK bis Now Krik-lan.l tr p.
••Tlio Golden Song Kevu.-," wblch U being ad-
Tertlsed by the I.erl Coinjianj. l.'.tVt Itroadwar.
New York City, wa.i Introdnred by Marrai Ixew'a
Orplieiim Theater, Boston, Maaa., and wa» found
to be a big saci-ess. The ReTue. as seen at tb«
Orpheiim, consists of singing half a doseo of the
Chornsea of the moat sacressfal of the latest
popular aong^. Nnmeroas slides, appealing to a
man's fanny-bone are used to conjunction. This
writer noted that these ohornses were sung by ■
good portion of the andlrnpe. a fact which does
not bold good when p jwpular ballad Is rendered
tod the whole song Is used. Managers who And
themxclTes confronted with Illustrated song trouble
(a very common complaint), slu.iild look Into I.evrs
Oolden Song Rernc. It Is seldom that anything
of this nature brings out as much genuine ap-
plause as did tbe Rerue at the Orphenm Theater.
Mr. Charles Beaney of tbe Providence Opera
HoDse. ProTlcIonre, R. I., Is now well on the road
to rerorery, after an operation recently performed,
■nd will soon be back "on the Job" once more.
Mayor Fitzgerald, of Boston. Mass.. has Just
Issued a statement to the effect that any theater
posting bills on walls wlthont express permission.
will be prosecuted. Tlie mayor will also "get
after" theater* placing adrertlslng matter In
Tacant doorways. Tbis applies to theaters of erery
kind.
The Tripoli Film Department, of 5 West lOlth
Street. New York City, who are showing Tlvid
reels, depleting the scenes of the Turkish-Italian
War. have sold their sole Boston rights to A. A.
Kaufman, of New York. Tbe reels were ex-
hibited by the Comique. Premier and Palace The-
aters. Boston, all operated by the Automatic Van-
deTlUe Company, of New York.
The reels are extremely sensational, and are
proving to be business makers In Boston.
Mr. George A. Hill, of Fall River. Mass., has
left that city. In order to take up tbe manage-
ment of the Opera House. Woonsocket. R. I.
The Opera House was owned by Messrs. Sbeedy
and Donovan, but the latter, who also managed
the Opera Honse. sold out his share to Mr. Sheedy,
and has gone to Maine. Mike R. Sheedy then
decided on Mr. Hill as manager for the bouse, a
well-known theatrical man, wbo should do well
lo bis new position.
Mr. John L. Russell has received a permit to erect
a moving picture theater at Belfast, Maine. Work
Will be Immediately started, as the plans have
already been passed. Mr. Russell Is a Maine ex-
hibitor.
Colonel W. O. Stanton, manager of the Central
Square Theater, Lynn. Mass.. has added a few
"fixings" to the upholstery of bis Theater. Vau-
deville and daylight pictures are attracting good-
tlxed audiences.
The Star Theater. Dover, N. H.. playing vaude-
ville and pictures, has closed t>ecanse of lack of
business. Tbe Star will probably not reopen.
Manager Jack Dolan's Lyric Theater proved to be
too strong a competition for the Star, as a big show
la always presented.
The Park Theater, Taunton. Mass.. managed by
Marie Kearne*. and playing to "legitimate" road
attractions, finds that big andiences cannot be
bad every night. Mr. Irving Moore has lessed the
Opera House from Marie Kearnes for three days
each week, and will present a bill of vaudevll'le
and photoplays. There Is no doubt but what Mr.
Moore has picked a winner, as tbe park Is tbe be&t
bouse In town, and will give the Music Hall,
Casino. Columbia and Star, all photoplay houses,
•x-ennoiis competition.
Uan.iger T. R. Waogh. manager of the Opera
House. St. .\lbans, Vt.. found business very gi'Od
In resp^inse to the RaineyFoUette Arctic pictures.
These reels are playing practically the whole of
New Hampshire and Vermont, and expect to rover
the entire New England territory.
Mr. B. Redding la now nearly ready to have
work started on his New photoplay hou«e. West
Springfield. Mass. The booae It expected to teat
The Palace Theater, Boston, Maaa., teema to
be having a aomewbat checkered career since It
waa pnrchaaed by tbe Automatic Vaudeville Com
pany, of New York. Tlio houae ii|>riied aa a
vaudeville and picture buuae, with Bdini^ilon at
ten centa. The price waa later bo<iair<l lu ten
aniJ twenty centa and twenty-five renti I.aat
spring the vaudeville was entirely cut out, and
IiKiependeiit pl'iure* and tonga were given for
Dve and i>'ii < ••ma admlaion. Thia fall tbe aame
p'.il.-y > I.-- ...-I
The 1. which 1«
the Cor fiiurteeti'
the Tr. gave a m
foriuancc Siitunla.'. lU'tLliii:. November II. .\.l
«eata were jirlceil at ten .eiila, ami the i.erform-
iince waa e-i !iii:y dealgned for children and
teachers. .\" > are ranging up to him-
dollar, the ' made conalderalile mi' rl
(Ice 10 place ■ it ten cents. The favuralle
comment on tliW luuve by io<'al Inatructura more
than maile up for thia, however.
Mr. .Mat Itaferty, of the Caaluo Theater. Provi-
dence. R. I., haa resigned his poaltloo and haa
not aa yet made any future plana.
Mr. K. H. Chandler, aecretary of the Twentieth
Club of IlOKliin, aiMike on the suhject of
ri and the Moving Picture Sl»iw«." at
s Maaa. The lecture waa given under the
au«|ilees of the Parents' Association. .Mr. Cliamlier
staled that all children are fond of theatrical
entertainment, and that It was tbe duty of the
parents to decide as to what the young folks
should attend in the way of theatrical diversion
Mr. Chandler remarked that the parents of the
city of Waltham aliould confer with tl<e moTlnk'
picture raanagcn as lo what sort of reels hIiuuM
l>e exhibited, and that the managers would be
quick to re8i>ond to the parents' request for pic-
tures that "enlighten and elevate." Mr. Chandler
cbaracterixed the discovery of the clnematoKrai)h
as "tbe key to gratifying all tastes." as It meant
the ability of putting "simple life Into pictures."
Mr. Chandler attacked a Massachusetts moving
picture law which aayt that, "no exhibition of
pictures ahonld be presented conflnnously longer
than 2) minutes, to be followed by .I minute In-
tervals of something not a picture." Mr. Chandler
called this bill the reason for the cheap vaudeville
that has been introdnaed In Massachusetts, in
order to hold the audiences over the •*> minute
period. This Is all absolutely true. This bill,
pas.sed by the activity of a woman wlthont real
knowledge of this industry, has done much dam-
age to Massachusetts photoplay houses, as It is
from this law that the Inception of cheap vaude-
ville Is to be traced. However, tbe bill is no
longer a live one, and no attention la paid to it,
by either managers or police. The reaaon given
for passing the bill was that the films were tire-
some on the optics. ai«I that a 5 minute relief
should be ftlven. to relieve tbe strain. During
this time, vaudeville In photoplay houses, was
firmly planted, and it Is extremely difficult to force
Massachusetts managers to wean themselves from
Its use. stating that the public haa grown to ex-
pect It. and that they dare not throw It Into
the discard. The above mentioned law wat strictly
enforced for one year, tnd, during tbtt time, the
damage was done.
Josephine Clement, manager of B. F. Keith's
BIJon Theater. Boston, has sent Mr. W. H. Foster
on a tour of Inspection of several New York and
Philadelphia moving picture manufacturers Also
to the Nicholas Power Plant, for the latest pro-
jection and newest Ideas In animated photoplay.
A new theater, to be devoted exclusively to
photoplays. Is now being erected at Torrlngton.
Conn. 'The owners are Messrs. Mackintosh and
Strickland, who expect to use Licensed service.
A fifty thousand dollar blare visited the Med-
ford, Mass.. Opera House and Odd Fellows Build-
ing, on Saturday. November 4. For the past year
or more, the Opera House has been used bi-weekly
as a moving picture house by Mr. Doherty. The
fire, however. Is not thonght to have had Its In-
ception Id the theater, but In one of the adjoining
clabrooms.
In and about Boston there have been a number
of "near" fires In moving picture theaters lately.
This writer could name fonr houses at the very
least, which have burned films, with a range of
from 50 feet to an entire program of 4 reels.
None of these facts have been lo the local dailies,
but it seems as If there Is a lot of negligence
somewhere. It would be useiess to enumerate the
names of these bouses, but a general warning
seems needed. We haven't had a disaster of
this sort around here as yet that did much damage,
but at the rate reels are being burned lately, some-
thing bad win occur, unless greater pains are
taken in the booths.
Tbe new scale of wages put Into effect by the
Boston. Mass.. local operators' Union 1S2. Is meet-
ing with some opposition from the managers, and.
so It Is said, a strike of the operators Is within
tbe range of posibllitles.
.*o Opera House for Salot Albans. Vt., Is prom-
ised In the near future. The house Is to seat
SfiO. and will be of concrete, and thoroughly
modem. Tlie house will be used as a photoplay
theater five days weekly, and as a dance hail on
the sixth. At present, St. Albans has only a
couple of small picture theaters, of the store show
variety, and Is easily able to support a first -class
theater, soch as Is oow being planned.
It hai ri'i'ilred much time imI talk
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Poll's Theater, Merldeo, Cono., hat cbtoged Itt
policy from Vtadevllle tod plctara* to a stock
company.
Tremont Temple, Roatnn, Maaa., whirb la tho
mecca f'- - ' — '- -' " .....,— - < — .-h
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inerclal activity. i
Onlenary will
lecture* an»1 • - - • r
will ho ethi'
who la mai
regular picture ti.-ii.r innnnKer. i.iit i.e •■.i-ros lo
tie easily able to show some of them bow to do
things up brown.
Mr. I!. r>ougla* Campbell, owner of tbe CaiD-
bridge Theater. Cambridge. Mas*., h(( filed a
voluntary petition In bankmpt'-v. -rlfh Ilahllltlea
of nearly J210.000, and witi, ' .■
Cambridge theater, which, t :■
mortgages on It. The coi
theater are among the creM 1
been open for less than a yen
business, although It tried ' <
to photoplays, and Is now usiig 'd r:n,« ns its
program.
The Congress Hall Theater. Sou'Ii r «• n. Maaa ,
is to be renovated by .Manager ~ • who
expects to use about l.'i.WHi in Con-
gress Hall Is doing well with a ■ gram.
The Broadway Theater, I-awreiu i . Mass., ha*
changed Its policy from vaudeville and picture*
to a stock company.
Manager Jack Watt, the picture man of Wobnro.
Masa., has left for Florida. Mr. Watt and hit
friends expect to open a string of vaudeville and
picture houses along the Florida coaat, and Mr.
Watt Is oow "tcoutlng."
The National Theater. Boston, o'- -' •■ " '.-•.••"
theater* In the world devoted •■
IJcenaed pictures, has again ral-
prices, the second time alnce "■
Tbe price* now range to
house started out at five.
After a abort while, the i
twenty five cents for tbe front
quickly followed by a liooat to
this week. Evideolly baaloeas Is ».i.. *.--.- >> ...»
National.
The B. F. Keith Interest*, wh«> c^ntr"! the
Nickel Theater. St. Johna, N. B . . . . . ..^
a new house which will seat 17
to l>e modern and fireproof, and wi
and pictures. The Nickel will \f ■■■-': .i..»n to
make rof>m for the large theater Work la to be
started Immediately, and It I* tvr*^ that tbe oew
house will t>e ready by early
Local picture theater*, us: e In con-
nection with the films, are ,• what tbe
recent activities of the actors --^ .'. r nan to them.
A strenoons effort Is oow Iwlng made to orgalose
tbe "acts" who play In New Enclat)d. with a
view to establishing a minimum wage scale. A
meeting was held lo Boatoa of the White Rats
Actors' fnion. and plans were devised to ac/-om-
pllsb this. Besides establltblog a minimum wags
scale, under which leale no While Rat must ■^■■rt,
the I'nlon, which Is afflliited with the Ame:'an
Federation of Labor, wishes to unlonlxe tbe V'»
England theaters, from nsber to manager. «- 1
actor* who are "Rata" muat only work In all union
booses.
Nat Burges*. wbo ha* t)e«n In charge of Sheedy's
Theater, Broctoo. Mats., has left, to manage a
Hartford, Conn., theater. Mr. Rodney McDonald,
formerly stage manager of Sheedy's. ha* been
promoted to manager.
Manager Greely. of the New Portland Theater,
Portland. Me., found the KInemacoIor picture* to
attract large business.
Jeff Callao, manager of the Lynn Theater. Lyon.
Mass.. has retorned to his hoose after a short
trip on business. Vaudeville and pictures are
doing well at the Lyon Theater, onder Manager
Callan.
Manager Mark, of the Comique. Lynn, Mass..
through his connections In Buffiki, N. Y.. serured
the pictures of a trip to Niagara Falls, produced
under the direction of the Larklo Company, of
Buffalo, soap manafactnrers.
742
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Mr. Ilotiry Enpcl, mnnngcr of the Mlildlcsox
Tlieater. Middlelown. Conn., played the Lyman
How plrture" re<ently, to excellent returns.
Mr. and MrK. .\. E. Hathaway, of Ilathuway's
Tlieater, New Tfilford, .Mass., returned to that
city after a vacation In Vermont.
Messrs. Corson and Klnc, managers of the City
Opera House, DoTtr, N. H., had a bad piece of
luck, when, after filling their theater to the
limit, tlipy were forced to dismiss the audience
and return the money. Pictures of the Ralney-
Folletle expedition were to be exhililtPd, but the
projecting machine became disabled Just before
perforraaiico time, and U was Impossible to repair
the maclilne that night.
The Uaincy Pictures were also exhibited by
Manager II. T. Kiiton, of the Opera House, Clare-
mont. N. H.
The ."^avoy Theater. Washington Street, Boston,
was closeil Monday. October .'!(), but reopened Tues-
day. .No reason lias lieen given and It is rumored
that tiic Savoy N soon to dose, and will be re-
eonstrucleil Into a Sea Orlll. Tlie house lias never
been anything like succssful, as has been stated
before in these columns. HENRY.
IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
Till' Wallipr Aiiiuscnicnt Company of Indian-
apolis, Iiid.. has licen incorporated with a capital
stock of .?10,fWMi. to operate theaters and otiier
places of amusement. Tiie direciors are: E. H.
Reod. K. T. Walker and Cliarles Alcon.
Tiic Tairvicw Amusement Company of Cincinnati,
Ohio, ha-; been incorporated with a capital stock of
$6, linn, to condu't a moving picture theater. The
Incorporators are: O. W. Keniiett. Henry Siel)el.
Karl I.neders, .Tolin ,T. Ilickey. George C. Kolb
and Oscar E. Frcntzel.
The R. and F. Company of ClCTeland, Ohio, has
been Incorporaieil witli a capital stock of 55,000,
to conduct a moving picture tlieater. Tiie In-
corporators are: P. R. Forbes. H. A. Round, L. D.
Round, R. L. Round and Ethel 1). Round.
Kennedy Brotliers. who have lieen proprietors of
the Niikelodcon Theater, at Oalestiurg, Illinois,
have soil! the house to a Galesliiirg company.
John B. Mayes, a student at Knox College, will
be manager. Tiie Kennedy Brotliers will devote
their time to pushing a new safety rail in which
they are interested.
One of the most nnique pieces of municipal legis-
lation ill regard to moving pictures has been In-
troduced liofore tlic city council at I.aSalle, Illinois.
This city has tliree pliotoplay houses, the Royal,
Colonial and Family, and the ordinance provides
that no moil- moving picture sliows sliall be
opened until Ilie ofticial T'nited States census
shows that I. a Salle has a population of l.'.OOO.
Moving picture shows in Elwood, Indiana, are
declared to he liard hit by an ordinance introduced
Into the city council providing tiiat signs must be
attached to buildings, and must not extend over
eighteen inches from the structure to which they
are attached, and must be at least eight feet above
the sidewalk. The press dispatch says that shows
have tlieir signs next to tiic curbstone, each show
using several spaces equal to the ordinary barn
door.
Roy McMullen has purchased the Colonial The-
ater at Joliet. III., from the Colonial Theater
Company. William D. Moore, one of tlie Tlce-
presldents of the First National Bank, was one of
the principal owners of a string of moving pic-
ture theaters In the Middle West, and the .Toilet
Colonial is the last one to pass from his manage-
ment. Tlie new proprietor is said to have had
experience In managing photoplay houses.
.T. LeRoy, of New York, has leased the I.ucler
Opera House at Minphcyslioro. Iliiiiois. and will
manage it.
.T. .Tordan. of Bunker Hill. 111., has leased the
Henry Hall at Fast .\llon. Illinois, and will give
picture sliows four times a week.
W. A. Holmes, owner and manager of the
Holmes Opera House, at Noknmis. Illinois, has
opened a moving picture sliow with a five-cent ad-
mission. There are now two pliotoplay houses in
Nokomis.
The I.orain Amusement Company of Lorain,
Ohio, lias lieen incorporated with a capital stock
of JlO.iioii. by a. A. Resek and others.
The Cincinnati Theater Company of Cincinnati.
Ohio, has increased its capital stock from $2."i,iiOn
to $200,000.
Adolph Pufahl and Fred Williams of Wenona.
Illinois, who recently started a moving picture
show at Wasliloirn. III., have sold the business to
John FItschcn and Hugo St ranch, of Washburn.
Joseph Roberts and George Dunkcl. of Pleasant
Plains, III., have leased the opera House at that
place.
Announcement has been made of the engagement
of Sam Robinson, manager of th" Princess Tlieater,
at Peoria. 111., and Miss Roscine Jones, a talented
singer of Chicago.
When a Pitisfield. 111., alderman suggested be-
fore the city council, that moving picture tlieaters
tie charged a license fee, David Halbauer, chief of
police, arose and called the alleiition of the
municipal law makers to the fact that the streets
■were quieter and there was less disturbance with
the picture shows than without tliem. Burr Swan,
editor of the Pittsfield Republican, is running a
show in Pittsfield. extending to the photoplay
business some of the live wires, qualities which
have made his weekly paper distinctive among
Mississippi Valley publications.
The moving picture theater In Cliiliicotlie, 111.,
which Bgured In the bankruptcy case of K. E.
Lawrence and Peoria hotel men, was sold at
auction sale to N. W. .McGown. of ChlUlcotbe, for
$7.10, subject to the Interest of W. L. Davis, who
gave his consent to the sale of the whole enter-
prise In consideration of receiving $175 for Uls
share.
G. C. Hamilton, owner of a moving picture show
at Assumption, 111., has engaged a six-piece or-
chestra to jiiay at his theater every Thursday night.
Quincy, 111., moving picture tlieaters have to-
booed the illustrated songs, pianos, and pianists.
It was announced that probably electric pianos will
be sulisilliited for the Instruments now in use.
Tills dei-ision made It a conference of the man-
agers, and cannot he attributed to economy they
say. GiMid singers are hard to get and still harder
to keep. George Geanetos and John M. Sanople
are said to have leased a building on Fifth Street,
Quiilcy, III., and will oiien a moving picture show.
Eugene JustI has leased the Wall Street at New
Berlin. 111., whose moving pictures are the pride
of that community.
Views of a recent disastrous wreck on the Illnols
Central Railroad were a feature at the benefit
entertainment for striking Illinois Central em-
Iiioyces, given at the Star Theater In Clinton, 111,
.V .Toilet, 111., newspaper tells of a drummer in
the moving picture tlieater in that city, wiio is
great on sound elVccts, liut nearly lost his job when
he uncorked a bottle of odorous gasoline every
time an automoliiie siiowcd up in the film.
F. H. Von Cleave recently begun lecturing for
the pictures at tlie Barrymore moving picture the-
ater, in .Mollne. III.
The Joliet Tlieater Company of Joliet, 111., has
been incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000,
to do a general tlieatrical business. The Incorpo-
rators arc: Joim T. Henderson, E. E. Henderson
and Charles Lamb.
Tl'c Aurora Grand Opera House Company of Au-
rora. 111., has been in'-ovjiorated with capital stock
of $ln.ii00, to do a general theatrical business. The
incorporators arc: .lolin T. Henderson, E. E. Hen-
derson and Cliarles Lamb.
Tiie Liberty Motion Picture Manufacturing Com-
pany of Kansas City. ..Mo., iias been incorporated
with a capital stock of $10,000. Tiie incorporators
are: E. H. McManus. J. W. Collier and Joiin D.
Ormond.
The York Tlieaters Company of Chicago, has in-
creased its capital stock from $24,000 to $50,000.
The Mogler Amusement Company of St. Louis,
Mo., has been incorporated with a capital stock of
$2,000. to do a general amusement business. The
incorporators are: .Toseph Mogler, Frank and Mollie
Mogler.
The Tliread Lake Amusement Company of Val-
paraiso. Ind., has lieen incorporated with a capital
stock of $.35,000. The incorporators are: J. M.
Sullivan. W. II. Labb and E. E. Samuel.
.\cting on instructions from City Commissioner
.Mtertiury, Manager Manderback, of the Schwartz
Theater at Wautegan, 111., has cancelled the en-
gagement at tlie theater of tiie James Boys in
Missouri lilm, it is reported.
The Gaiety Tlieater, at Jacksonville, III., has in-
stalled a pipe organ.
Mrs. A. Sigfried, who has been managing Mr.
Sigfried"s Minneapolis moving picture show, recently
visited in Decatur, Hi., while on her way to Hot
Springs. Ark., to spend a month. It is said she
may remain in Decatur upon iter return and a new
manager will be chosen for the Minneapolis show
house.
A new tlieater will be erected at Decatur, 111.,
wiiicii will be on the Suiiivan-Considine circuit.
Tiic Court Theater. Kankakee. 111., gave away
Ilaiiowe'cn masks to children between 4 and 5 p. m.,
on the days preceding the festival. The Court
Theater lias a convincing argument for its ventilat-
ing scheme, wliich it loses no opportunity to get
before tl'c imblic.
W. W. Siiyiicr. proprietor of the moving picture
theater at Mt. Pulaski, HI., announced that for
five uigiits he would d<inate ten per cent of the
gross receipts of liis iiouse to a fund to help
inirchase sciiool books for needy children.
The tiiree-story concrete business building and
Opera House at Plymouth, 111., lias been traded
by Thomas F. Payne of Fairbury, 111., to I. J.
Edwards of Sioux Falls. South Dakota.
Tlic Cozy Theater of Harvard. HI., has installed
a stage, and announces vaudeville will be given
in connection with a picture performance.
Frank Edwards, a moving picture operator, at
the Billikcn moving picture theater, in Elkhart,
Ind.. recently received a severe sliock when he
came in contact with an exposed electric wire at
the theater. Persons in Ilie theater heard the
noise of Mr. Edwards falling to the Hcxir, hut none
of tliem left tlieir scats. Theater attaches went
to bis aid. He was unc<inscions for twenty minutes.
Mrs. Raymond Colvin. who has been playing the
piano at tlie X-Ray Theater, at Lincoln. 111., has
resigned to accept a similar position in Decatur,
III.
Chris Jackson, owner of the Scenic Theater of
Blooiningtoii. 111., has leased the Broadway Theater
at l.iiu'oin. 111., and after .some remodeling, vaude-
ville and moving pictures will be given. A four-
piece orciiestra will be maintained.
W. Schnert, who recently sold his five and ten-
cent store in Havana, 111., announced that he would
open a moving picture show In the suburbs of
Peoria, 111.
Wilbur Mitchell of Peru. Ind., has been secured
to manage the Royal Theater recently opened on
State Street, at Litchfield. 111., by Gallagher
Brothers, of that city. Their operating t>ooth l«
fireproof and there are four exits for safety. In-
dependent service Is used.
Elmer Hahn's new theater building In Shelby -
ville. 111., will be completed soon. Thirty six glass
doors with mahogany casings, are a feature of the
front. These doors may be folded back during
the times that the building is open.
The Bllliken Moving Picture Theater has opened
on East Court Street, Paris, 111., and is doing a
good business. Miss Edith Elston is pianist. Miss
Alice Reynolds, formerly of Terre Haute, Ind., Is
violinist, and illustrated songs are sung by Miss
Stella Jeane Lamb.
Manager Gus Cook of St. Charles, 111., expects
to have the new Gartner Theater Building on East
Main Street, which will Iiouse the Star Theater,
ready for opening alx)ut January 1.
The new Sangamo Theater has been opened at
1.319 South .\dams Street, at Peoria, III. The color
scheme of the interior Is Ivory and gold.
Miss Martha Russell, recently took the theater-
goers of Springfield. Olney and Beardstown, 111.,
behind the scenes at the Essanay studio. Manager
W. W. Watts, of the Vaudette, South Fifth Street,
Springfield, found her a very profitable attraction,
and capacity houses all the time showed that the
people are interested in learning how moving pic-
tures are made. She appeared at the Gem at Beards-
town, and tlie Odeon in Olney. Her talks are
straightforward, simple and informal. She an-
nounces her Intention of trying to tell the things
that she would want to know If she were In the
audience and knew little of picture-making. Car-
rying some of the best reels in which she appeared,
there are no complaints by patrons because of the
extra five cents cliargcd. The extra pictures and
her interesting explanations will make the program
over an hour of good entertainment. This Is the
first venture of an.v weight in the Mississippi Val-
ley except tiie visit of MJss Florence Lawrence,
when she was with the Imp company, to St. Louis,
and the producer, as well as the theater manager
will, without doubt, profit by the publicity.
William Stephenson has moved bis picture show
from the airdome at .Terseyville into winter quar-
ters in the Smith Building. The show is known
as Wonderland.
The Streator, 111., Free Press, tells of the com-
mendable action in a film fire as follows: "Nothing
but praise was heard on the street this morning
relative to the recent action of the city council
ordering an investigation of the various moving
picture iiouses in this city witli regard to fire
protection. As a result of this. Fire Chief Owen,
and Chief of Police Hopkins, made a tour of In-
spection the early part of this week. Each show
house was investigated and in each instance the
film rooms were pronounced fireproof, and are built
to comply with the regulations of the city ordinance
relative to the matter. To substantiate this official
report, about 8.45 last evening, one of the films
at Dreamland blazed up. It was an accident, pure
and simple. The blaze, as was predicted, was con-
fined to the film room section of the theater over
the entrance. It took just about a minute and a
half to extinguish the Same with the aid of ciiem-
icals. alwa.vs kept in the theaters for that purpose,
as well as the regulation fire extinguishers. The
fire department was called, but Its services were
not needed."
The St. Louis Film and Supply Company of St.
Louis, Mo., has been Incorporated with capital
stock of $2,000. The incor|>orators are: Fred
Schwartz, Henry E. Bert and IT. R. Mason.
William Carroll has sold the Majestic Theater,
East State Street, Jacksonville. 111., to Green M.
Llttrell, formerly manager of the Grand Opera
House, who announces a high-class picture show.
Nash & Bixby, wlio liave been In the picture
show business in Indiana and Ohio for several years,
have purchased the Electric Theater at Fairbury,
HI., which has been conducted liy Lough & Ellis.
E. E. Bixby is local manager. Licensed pictures
win be used. F. H. M.
TEMPLE, TEX.
Al. Dunlap. who for a long time has been the
singer at the Majestic Theater No. 1. has resigned.
Mr. Dunlay will enter another line of business.
He is succeeded by Mr. Elmer Fisk.
W. E. Buss is now stage manager at the Ex-
change.
The Airdome has closed for th^ season.
Much interest has been manifested here since
the announcement of the Majestic Motion Picture
Company releases. Miss Mary Pickford "Little
Mary," is a great favorite here.
The Colonial Theater Is a popular amusement re-
sort here, which is doing a good business.
The Lyric, Sulphur Springs, under the manage
ment of M. L. Moore, has been remodeled, and
is one of the nicest little houses in East Texas,
and has been playing to its capacity.
R. S. Pryor. manager of the Princess, at .\usfln.
Is once more around and at his iwst. after a very
bad spell of sickness.
Owing to public sentiment, for some time, the-
aters now- run on Sunday at Fort Worth.
The following emidoyes of tlie different tlieaters
of this city, constituted a party who visited the
State Fair at Dallas: Mesrs. Dunlap. Carter,
Grav. Rodgers, Hatcher. Wilson. Wright and Wall.
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MELIES.
THE BETTER MAN (Dec. 14).— Doris Is up a
tree as to wliliU of two suitors to accept. Tom
Is very companionable and Fred Is very noble, -jach
equally lovable. She Is In the tbroes of despair,
when an idea comes to her to test which Is the
better man.
To tbe postmistress, her friend, Doris gives two
letters, one of which each of tbe lovers is to call
for the next day at noon. Meanwhile, she in-
structs her faithful old servant Pedro, In tbe part
he Is to play in determining tbe better man.
Both letters contain the same — "To prove who
Is the better man, deliver this letter to me as
soon as possible," and upon reading, tbe rivals
mount their steeds and race for Doris' house. It
is a desperate ride in which Tom shows no pity
for his horse. lie is far ahead of Fred when he
Scene from "The Better Man" (Melies).
comes upon old Pedro, who is lying on the road,
apparently hurt. But Tom determines to win, so
rushes on. When Fred sees the old servant in dis-
tress, be is touched, and even at the risl: of losing
Doris, helps the old man home.
Doris and her folks have observed the whole
thing through a pair of field glasses. When Tom
arrives, he rushes to claim his bride, but is met
with an indifference hitherto unlcnown. His horse
drops from exhaustion. Fred arrives with Pedro,
fully expecting he has lost the prize. Pedro gets
suddenly strong and laughs, which makes Fred
all the more mad at himself for having stopped,
but when Doris explains her little plot. It does
not take either long to understand which has provei»
■"the better man."
SELIG.
i DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH (Dec. 4).— ElUa
Darrow, only daughter and regarded as a chattel
of old Yell Darrow, when told she has to become
the wife of Jake Muggs, refuses In an emphatic
manner and rushes for consolation to the big trees —
her only friends, and refuses to return home. She
bears a cry and goes in Its direction and discovers
Ralph Stuart, who has become separated from his
companions. She starts to run away, but Stuart
catches her and disregarding her apparent hostile
attitude, asks her where she lives.
She takes him to her cottage, where Stuart, ex-
plaining bis predicament, asks for food. Darrow,
though, still Irate over Eliza's disobedience, chas-
tises her, and when Stuart Interferes, be orders
him from the premises.
Ralph Is well nigli overcome with hunger and
fatigue when Eliza brings bim some food which
she has obtained, and further directs bim to the
station.
Later, Ralph is exceedingly bored by his numer-
ous social duties, and as his thoughts are ever of
Eliza, he resolves to return to her. He does so and
arrives just after Eliza has finally submitted to the
seeming inevitable — a marriage with Jake. Learn-
ing of this, he asks Eliza if she really loves Jake,
and receiving a negative answer, asks Mrs. Darrow
for her. and obtains her consent. Darrow Is Inclined
to be obstinate, but Is soon "brought around" to
their way of thinking, while Jake Muggs is other-
wise disposed of. Stuart returns home with Eliza
as his wife, and a year later, when the couple re-
<'elve a visit from her people, the old people are
more than convinced that they have done the right
thing.
A FRONTIER GIRL'S OOVRAGE (Dec, 5),—
Fad hick with crops necessitates the removal of
John WilMin, with his family, to the West. Trav-
eling In an emigrant train, they proceed unevent-
fully, and finally make camp In the Indian coun-
try. Mary. Wilson's dauglitcr, Is given some wash-
ing to do, and she makes her way to the stream to
complete her task.
In the meantime, the Indians have sighted tbe
party, and give chase. They lose no time In
sneaking up, kill the brother, who is pasturing the
horses for tlie night, stampeding the animals, and
massacreing the rest of tbe family, but Mary. She,
hearing the shots and shouts. Is terrified and rushes
into the brush.
Jim Hawkins, a prospector on his way to the gold
lands, also hears the shots, and takes to the river
to hide his tracks. While there he is seen by Mary,
who rushes to him, explains the catastoplire, and
Is taken on behind. But Indians are no easy propo-
sition to 'lose" and they easily find Hawkins'
tracks and follow him. Hawkins and Mary take
refuge In a canyon and barricade themselves be-
hind tbe rocks. Thus, the Indians can only at-
tack from tbe front. But, one, more sly than the
others, leaves the main band and creeps up behind
Hawkins. Mary sees him and protects Hawkins
with her own lx)dy, receiving tbe wound herself.
Hawkins makes short work of the Indian, as well
as several more and tbey, being none too brave or
anxious for an open fight, escape as best they can.
Then Hawkins attends to Mary's wound, and
after assisting her to his horse, she is taken to
the nearest ranch house and taken care of by the
farmer's wife. Amanda White.
Later, Hawkins' gratefulnes to Mary for sav-
ing bis life, has turned Into love and he entrusts it
Into her keeping for "all time to come."
THE MAID AT THE HELM (Dec. 7).— The voy-
age of the "Minnehaha" ends In disaster, and
every one, with the exception of Captain Barker,
bis daughter Elizabeth, and the mate. Bill, per-
ish. These three are picked up by the whaler
"Dakota."
Bin, the mate, who Is Infatuated with Eliza-
beth, and Is half-crazy from exposure, becomes In-
sanely and unreasonably jealous of Capt. Treavor
of the "Dakota." He accosts Elizabeth in a way
which compels her to ask the captain for
assistance.
Later, a whale Is sighted, and Bill, who Is
mutinous, is disciplined, and made to work with the
crew. At his first opportunity, he jvmips over-
board and swims back to the vessel. There, he
easily overpowers the remainder of the crew by
taking them unawares and orders the ship to be
put under way. He forces bis attention on Eliza-
beth again, who, by telling him she loves him.
succeeds In escaping from the cabin. Once out.
she releases her father with the help of the crew,
and retakes the ship.
Bill arrives on the scene too late to prevent the
release of Capt. Barker, and Is himself, captured
and bound with ropes. And so the night passes.
The next day, Elizabeth shows her grit by tak-
ing the ship Into her own hands, and guides It
back to the deserted boat, containing Capt.
Treavor and bis men. Explanations follow; Bill,
now thoroughly crazy. Is taken from the cubby
and confined forward, and the men give rousing
cheers of thanksgiving for preservation from an
untimely death.
THE PLUMBER (Dec. 8).— Accidents will hap-
pen in the best regulated families. A water pipe
bursts in the Householder kitchen and consterna-
tion reigns supreme. Mrs. Householder 'phones
In a hurry call for a plumber, and then hurries
back to the bursted pipe, where she attempts to
lessen the flood of water by holding her, band
over the break. Tbe plumber arrives at last, but
discovers that he has. forgotten his tools. He
goes leisurely back to get them. He meets some
friends and Joins them In a wee drippie. They
become so enthralled In a discussion of politics
that many drinks are consumed before the plumber
remembers his mission and starts again shopward.
He has only proceeded a short distance when
he notices two boys fighting. He stops to show
them some new kinks In the manly act and then
goes on. When he reaches his shop it Is noon, so
he eats his lunch. In the meantime the House-
bolder domicile Is rapidly becoming a swimming
tank. The plumber starts out again with his tools
over his shoulder and proceeds some blocks with-
out Interruption, but finally meets a young lady
with whom he flirts. Later, his attention is
switched to a group of boys playing ball. He
Joins In the game. By this time Mr. Householder
has arrived at home and Is acquainted with the
situation. Donning a bathing suit he attempts to
repair the damage, but tbe water is too deep.
At last the plumber arrives and needless to say
his reception is a hot one.
A DAY -WITH A CIRCUS (Dec, 8.)— Picturing
Intimate and unusual scenes Incident to the dally
routine of a large circus. Extremely interesting.
GAUMONT.
JIMMIE TRICKS THE LANDLADY (Dec. 5).—
When the landlady calls for the rent, Jimmle's
mother cannot pay. so Jinimie conies to the rescue.
The clever youngster pretends to be a palmist
and offers to tell the landlady's fortune. Know-
ing some of her little Indiscretions, he wliispers
them In ber ear.
The proud lady Is so confused that she rushes
out of the bouse in great haste. The rent wlU not
be collected for a long, long time.
THE CHALLENGE fDec. 8).— Harry makes the
mistake of beln;: rude to a lady well versed In
the art of fencing, who, to liis surprise, challengei
him to a duel.
He finally accepts the challange but proves no
matcii for bis skilled opponent, and receives a
serious wound.
The lady la broken-hearted at her deed and tries
to atone In every way. After caring for bim
through his convalescence, she accepts bis offe.- jf
caring for him for tbe rest of ber life.
CAMOENS. THE PORTUGUESE SHAKES-
PEARE, Lisbon, 1578^(D«c. 9;. — Because of bis
seditions poems and his unfavorable reputation at
court, Camocns is forced to live the life of a
refugee from liis native city. Lisbon.
He passes his last days in a humble cottage,
deserted by all but his faithful slave. Barbara,
who Is forced to iieg upon the streets to provide
a scant living.
Want and discontent finally overcome his In-
domitable spirit, however, and tbe great poet
breathes his last, unhonored by bis king and
countrymen.
IMPORTANT SCNES IN PARIS, FRANCE (Dec.
9). — A fine series of views of the city of Paris.
We are first shown the exterior of tbe Louvre
and the Stock Exchange, and then taken on a
short trip down the Seine, from which we can see
the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc De Trlnmphe and
many other places of Interest.
ECLIPSE.
THE LUCKLESS BANKER (Dec, 6).— Kinaicial
ruin and tbe death of his wife cause Robert
Campbell, a hanker, to place uis three-ypur-old
son In the care of friends and go to seek b!ft
fortune In the gold fields of South Africa.
Twenty years later the son starts out to Join
his father, and after a long search is successful.
Father and son prospect with unfailing en-jrpy.
One day they discover a rich vein but ',.be sight <f
gold is too much for the old man, causing him to
go Insane.
The son, however, manages to bring bis father
and plenty of the treasure back to the old home.
There among friends and familiar scenes, Camp-
bell is gradually restored to reason and lives to
enjoy what be worked so long to gain.
ESSANAY.
THE MADMAN (Dec. 5). — A young man con-
fined in an insane asylum believes be is a great
actor and that his father Is his worst enemy. The
asylum authorities humor him in bis delusion and
provide him with wigs and theatrical make-up
in order to Indulge In his whim. One day he over-
powers an attendant, strips the man of his clothes,
dons them and escapes. He goes directly to his
father's house, where he overpowers the old man
and thrusts him. half unconscious. Into a closet.
Then masquerading as his father, he makes him-
self at home until tbe guards of the asylum ar-
rive, when he again escapes from them. A thrill-
ing chase follows. Tbe madman bolts into a mili-
tary balloon camp where an ascension is about to
be made and when the balloon Is cut loose the
madman runs on. grabs a rope and sails up Into
the sky with the balloonist. Then follows a
thrilling fight In the clouds which finally results
In the balloonist overpowering tbe maniac and
casting him off to death on the rocks a thousand
feet below.
THE LONG STRIKE (Dec. 7).— Alex Readly.
President of the Readly Steel Mills, Is seated in -
his handsome office when he receives a telegram
from the superintendent of tbe mills, stating that
the men are about to strike. Bert Readly, a
young man of twenty-two, is sent to the m iis to
endeavor to make terms with tbe men. On bU
way be meets Jane Williams, the dauijiu^r of cue
of the mill employees, who lire -ts him to i!ie mill
offices. A committee wait on Bert but he 'ofuses
them everything and the strike Is called. In
danger of his life Bert flees to Jane's bouse and
is hidden by the girl from tbe mob. While hid-
den there be hears a plot to burn the mills and
after be escapes from the bouse has Jane's fath.^r,
the ring-leader, arrested. Jarie goes to Re.idly,
Sr., and pleads with him to grant tbe men their
demands. Readly soon sees the Justice of tl.eir
pleas and calls the strike off with the promise of
better pay and "hours.
GETTING EVEN WITH EMILY (Dec. 8).—
Emily's friend goes to Europe and makes her a
present of Toodles. a poodle. Thereafter, Emily's
husband suffers neglect, while tbe dog gets all
the luxuries of the house, and he plots 'o get
even. He has a friend send "Butters," a coat,
to the house. He then proceeds to make it to
unpleasant for his wife, that she finally con-
cludes they must get rid of tbe pets, which be
promptly proceeds to do.
STRAY BULLETS (Dec. 8). — A young boy Is
made a present of a rifle. He sets up a target
in front of an apartment house. He seldom I Its
the target but causes a panic in the apartment
huildlng aud the enraged tenents give chase. He
is finally caught and receives a much merited
chastisement.
A FRONTIER DOCTOR (Dec. 9).— Dr. Jame-
son, a widower, has a daughter of five, who be
feels is sadl.v in need of a mother, .\fter some
thought tbe doctor decides to propose to Nm
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EVOLUTION and PROGRESS
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and its hopes of i\\t future. We are irresistibly driven forward and in the Nature of Things
we must expand.
To blindly accept the old. means blocking progress or an invitation to destruction.
Amusement commercially means a progressive study of life and the picture business is
life in picture?.
Bound up in our business {the picture business) then is this cardinal principle of being —
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Warren, a youiij; Weslorii woman, working a
claim alone on tlie hillside. Ills courtship Is suc-
cessful as she accepts lilm but hardly has he
left tlie house when a .voung man, an old acquaint-
ance of the girl, enters and tells her of his love.
Jameson llnds them making love and realizes that
he must give up his claim to the girl. A month
after the marriage Nan's husband Is hurt at the
mine and the doctor Is sent for. He refuses to
go. .Van herself comes and pleads with htm and
he finally consents to go. It Is a dlfllcult opera-
tion and temptation comes when he realizes tl.at
the slightest slip of the scalpel will cause the
man's death. Why not? The doctor t,udd.>Jly
realizes the enormity of the crime he Is about lo
commit, sets resolutely lo work — and the operation
l8 successful.
LUBIN.
A HEAD FOE BUSINESS (Dec. 4).— .lolin and
Harold Watson were In the railroad-constructing
business. Harold's taste, however, ran more to
beart than to railroads. Whenever be could slip
away from the office he spent bis time at the
studio of two girl friends, Agnes and Phyllis
Moore. Several times John found him there when
important matters should have been engaging bis
attention at the office. Sometimes the girls would
cal at Harold's office and then they would talk
art, forgetting everything else.
One day Phyllis was there when John came
Into the room to consult with Harold. John was
angry and their short but violent Interview ended
by ,Tohn offering to buy Harold out for $10,0(iO.
Harold accepted. When John had gone Phyllis
looked at the blueprint map of a new line of rail-
way which John had brought In. She noticed
one piece of property on the right of way which
had not yet been secured. She pointed out to
Harold how they might turn a nice penny. Har-
old jumped at the chance.
In the shortest possible time he and Phyllis had
found the owner and after some shrewd nego-
tiations they acquired the property, which was
placed In Harold's name. A short time afterward
John's agents arrived, only to find that the prop-
erty was sold. This they reported to John. He
determined to assume charge of securing the land
himself.
Now, Harold and Phyllis and her oldest sister,
Agnes, bad decided to stay at the farmhouse for
a while. When John arrived he met Agnes, whom
he ddlu't know and she conducted the negotiations
and finally agreed to sell for $50,000. While
John was making out a check the young lovers
appeared and a moment later John was surprised
to see his brother's name on the deed. Then he
admitted that there was another head for busi-
ness in the family beside his own.
SINS OF THE FATHER (Dec. 6) — The evil
habits of George Williams liad brought sorrow
upon his wife and young son, Rupert. Williams
went from bad to worse and finally died follow-
ing an attack of delir'ui.i tremens.
* Twenty years later Kui^ert had made a name
for himself as an artist In Paris. He returned
home on a visit. His he..;ih had broken do-vi
and he complained of severe pains In the back
of his head. His mother did all she could to
comfort hlnl and showed her great pride In his
success.
The young man attempted to rcjjme his p^inl-
In gat home, but his physical condition veeame
worse. Finally, bis mother called In a physician,
the same who had treated Kuperfs father. The
doctor examined him and looked ^erio^is. He
ordered that Rupert must discontinue all work and
explained rirlvately to his mother that his illness
was due to his father's dissipation. Ue esked
Mrr, Wilii.nms to expla'n this to her son but ^:he
relused. Then the doctor broke ths terrible news
to him.
While tlie physician was in the next room le
abstracted a bottle of poison fv.i'a his medicine
case and concealed it in his poekit. A few dsjs
later his mother discovered him flirting with her
maid, the daugliter of the ma'J whom hLs own
father bad flirted with and she realised with hornir
that he was following In the same coarse.
Rupert tried to resume bis painting, hut fctiiid
that the power lad gone from .ilm and threw down
his easoV tore lis cauvases nnl confessed to his
mother his utter failure. He showed ber the hot-
tie of poison and begged her to promise to ad-
minister It to ilm in case he heoume nn im-
becile. To quiet him she consented. After this
violent excitement he sank into a chair and it
M as apparent to his mother that his re:iSon was
be.n/ .iethroued. She reuiemherjl her prura.'se,
Eearcl.cU with great agitatloa for tLc ipifle of
poison, found it: then she hesitated, recoiling In
letter from what she was abnit tj d) and hfio
the pictures dies out, leaving her undecided what
course to pni'-^r- .
LOVE'S LABOR LOST (Dec. 7) John Hop-
kins and Walter StuU were deep, deep in love
with Peggy Glenn. It happened that they both
called on the same evening. They could not con-
ceal their hatred of each other. The first word
led to the retort courteous and then swiftly to
the quip modest — the reply churlish — the reproof
valiant and finally to the lie direct. Pretty Peggy
left the room and then the two young men left
the house.
They went to their respective clubs, where they
told their respective friends of their respective
hatreds. John's friends advised a duel. The
challenge was sent and Walter readily accepted,
lioth arrived with their friends at the duelling
ground by the old mill.
It so happened that that same day Harry
Myers, an old admirer of Peggy, returned unex-
pectedly from the West. He lost no time In
calling on the girl he could not forget. He had
the pleasure of seeing that he was not forgotten.
Just at this moeuint a stable boy rushed In to
tell Peggy about the duel. Harry seized the
psychological moment, proposed and was accepted.
Then Peggy sent the stable boy with a note to
the duellists announcing her engagement.
THE TEAMSTER (Dec, 9) While lying sick
in the military hospital. Teamster Jim Ix>gan
was waited upon by a visiting angel, Clara Myers,
who was visiting the hospital and distributing
flowers, magazines and smiles. A flower passed
from her pretty hand to Jim's hard one and at
the same moment poor Jim lost his heart.
After he was discharged from the hospital Jim
found that Clara Myers was engaged to marry
Lieutenant Cotter and that she was, therefore,
above him in the social scale. Jim carried her
Image faithfully In bis heart, even after she was
married.
Her husband one day was drawn Into a quar-
rel with a Mexican half-breed who was connected
with a gang of desperadoes. A few days later
Lieutenant Cotter was ordered to a new post 50
miles away. The wagon in which the Lieutenant
and his wife traveled was driven by Teamster
Jim Logan. The Mexican saw them depart,
quickly summoned his evil comrades and they way-
laid the party on the road. Then Teamster Jim
Logan made his great sacrifice. He cut loose the
two mules and insisted that the Lieutenant and
his wife escape upon them while he — Jim Logan
—held back the Mexicans. Soon after the Lieu-
tenant and his wife had ridden away they met
a troop of cavalry with which they hurried back,
hoping to save the brave teamster's life, but it
was too late. With a kiss of the woman he had
vainly loved upon his dying lips as his only re-
ward. Teamster Jim Logan passed over the Great
Divide.
BIOGRAPH.
WHY HE GAVE UP (Dec. 4).— Hubby is anxious
to get away for a little time at the beach with the
boys, and works up a quarrel with wifey over a
new hat, the bill for which he is asked to pay.
Making this excuse, he goes off with his chums.
Tlie wife is an expert swimmer and diver and is
invited to attend a meet of the ladies' swimming
club, of which she was formerly a member. Her
husband's treatment induces her to accept the in-
vitation. The affair takes place at the very beach
to which the husband hied himself. One may
Imagine that hubby has not only plunged into the
cooling waters of the surf, but into domestic hot
water as well.
ABE GETS EVEN WITH FATHER (Dec, 4).—
Little Abe wants a nickel, but papa not only denies
him the coin, but spanks him for his presumption.
Murphy, the janitor, likes Abe, but despises Cohen,
the father. Abe plans a mix-up between the two,
by painting a black eye on himself, saying Murphy
did it. Cohen goes out to do Murphy, but is done
Instead, so Abe, instead of getting a nickel, gets
a dollar to make it appear to his mother that
father nearly annihilated the janitor.
THE FAILURE (Dec. 7).— A man's a failure
through his own fault, for he who is bound not
to give up is sure of success. The hero of this
Biograph story gives way under the pressure of
bad fortune, instead of fighting against it. His
sweetheart, disappointed in him, turns him aside.
Down the hill he goes until he Is finally a singer
in a low dance hall. Here he meets a young wo-
man, who, through the want of strength of will
power, has gone about the same downward road as
he. She, however, realizes that it Is impossible
for her to turn back — 'tis the way of the world —
but for him — but for him, yes. He gets a chance
if he win marry and settle down on a farm, and
while he Is willing he hasn't even the money to
get him the place. The girl, unknown to him,
helps him to take advantage of the offer. He goes
to seek his former sweetheart, only to find him-
self forgotten, so he reasons that as it was the
dance hall girl's persuasion that influenced him to
brace up — he. of course, still Ignorant of the extent
of her aid — she would be the one with whom to
begin the new life.
EDISON.
THE AWAKENING OF JOHN BOND (Dec. 5).—
John Bond, a wealthy politician, ignores the tene-
ment inspector's warning to make the necessary
repairs to conform with the city's laws, and re-
fuses his support to the Tuberculosis Committee
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Living In one of his tenements Is the O'Brien
family, consisting of four children. The oldest of
these is George, aged twenty-one, who is the only
bread-winner. Descended from consumptive par-
ents, the entire family is more or less affected with
the disease, their wretched surroundings hurrying
them to an early grave.
John Bond marries and takes his bride on a
honeymoon cruise on his yacht "Sylvia." It so
happens that George O'Brien obtains employment
on the "Sylvia" and, during the cruise, is taken ill.
The surgeon pronounces him In the last stages of
consumption. His condition arouses the sympathy
of the bride, who nurses the patient dally. He
steadily grows worse, despite her attentions, and,
just before he dies, entrusts his watch and what
little money he has to her for delivery to his sister,
Nellie.
Through her nursing, Mrs. Bond has become In-
fected with tuberculosis. Arriving home, she sendsL
for Nellie and gives her the brother's trinkets.
Here Nellie comes face to face with Bond, and,
recognizing him as the owner of their wretched
home, bitterly denounces him, telling him that,
indirectly, through his neglect, his wife has con-
tracted the disease. Bond tries unsuccessfully to
place his wife In a sanitarium, and is at last
obliged to apply to the Tuberculosis Committee for
aid. By trying to bribe the official, he is brought
to realize the great good that is being done by
the association; whe n confronted by his own
tenement, now in the hands of one of the com-
mittee's nurses, his awakening is complete, and be
writes out a substantial check.
Later on we see Mrs. Bond and the O'Briens
recovered and Bond the accepted candidate 8up-
ixirting the crusade against tuberculosis.
JOHN BROWN'S HEIR (Dec. 6).— As soon as
it became known in the gold mining district that
John Brown, a prospector, had made a rich strike,
a newspaper reporter was dispatched to his cabin
for particulars. After getting them, he next Inter-
views Sam Thompson, an old pioneer of the camp,
who is suffering from an incurable malady and
cannot live six months. These two articles get
their headings mixed in the composing room of the
newspaper, through the stupidity of the printer's
devil, and when published the next morning, the
story of John's lucky strike reads as fol-
lows: "John Brown, of Valley Camp, discovers
a rich gold mine. He came here a vear ago In
good health, but now he Is suffering from an
incurable malady and cannot live six months."
The item is copied by other newspapers, and finds
its way to each of Brown's relatives, who, be-
lieving that it will be to their financial benefit to
show some little concern, send him pressing In-
vitations to visit them. At first John Is Inclined
to be displeased with the false newspaper report,
but on second thought he decides to keep up the
joke by accepting the Invitations. Accordingly he
visits his relatives, pretending to be as sick as the
newspaper represented.
In making the rounds of his kinfolk, John's good
luck does not forsake him. for he makes another
strike, not a gold mine this time, but a comelv
little housemaid with whom he falls in love. After
a brief courtship they are secretly married. He
then returns with her to the mining camp and ex-
tends an invitation to his relatives to call at the
cabin on a certain date, that he may Impart to
them the contents of his last will and testament.
On the day in question, the relatives are proinptlv
on hand in keen excitement and anticipation, but
to their surprise they learn that Brown Is en-
joying the very best of health, is married and has
bequeathed his entire fortune to his wife.
THE HEART OF NICHETTE (Dec. 8),— Mile.
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The yonng physician does a certain amount of
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child with a low fever which may become danger-
ous. He warns the child's father to keep her quiet
and tells the neighbors on the floor below of her
condition. But the father, who is a drunken brute,
drives the little one out to beg for pennies, which
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he uses to gatUfy his craTlug for drink, Aod bo it
Ijappena that the little one goes to the stage door
to beg for lier father.
Her heated liuaeluatlon fastens itself upon the
poster showing Mile. NIchette and her ballet, and
in the child's imagination the poster apparently
eomes to life and performs for her benefit. When
It fades out she drops her little senseless head upon
the sidewalk and there the doctor finds her. Pick-
ing her up be carries ber back to her dingy tene-
ment and finds that nothing will quiet her but the
dance which she thinks she has seen. Be is torn
between the desire to save his little patient and his
intention never to see the dancer again. His hu-
manity wins and going to the theater be tells the
dancer simply the story of the little waif's malady.
Her large heart at once responds, and taking her
cbonis and musicians with ber, she repairs to the
place. They climb the dingy stairs and enter the
garret room where the little one lies upon her pallet
of straw, and then, beginning softly, they perform
tbe splendid Parisian ballet for their solitary, piti-
ful little spectator. Tbe little one's bralu is satis-
fled and she soon falls into a deep, healthy sleep.
Then it transpires that there was a purpose be-
neath all this that neither the doctor nor the
dancer understood, bot which brought them together
and resulted in tbe renewal of their love story to
• happy conclusion.
TECE DAISY CO'WBOTS (Dec, 9) There wat
some excitement among tbe cowboys on the Wal-
worth cattle ranch when it became known that
liillle Easton, Mr. Walworth's beautiful niece, was
coming direct from New York for a few weeks'
stay. Millie arrives in the old stage coach during
a downpour of rain, but that doesn't in the least
dampen the ardor of the cowboys. Among them is
bashful Joe, who falls bead over heels in love with
Millie, but is too timid to tell ber so. He does
muster up courage enough, however, to write her a
note confessing his love, begging her to meet blm
at a given hour and signs himself, "A Cowboy Ad-
mirer." The girl, inclined to be romantic, writes
an agreeable note In reply, requesting her unknown
cowboy admirer to wear a daisy In order that she
may distinguish him from the others. By some
hook or crook this epistle does not reach bashful Joe,
but instead, falls into tbe bands of th erest of
the cowboys. They surmise for whom the mes-
sage Is Intended and see an opportunity to have
some fun at Joe's expense. Tbe next day each
one provides himself with a daisy and one after
another appear at the trysting place to the utter
consternation of Millie, who suddenly finds herself
In a very uncomfortable and yet most laughable
predicament. Her discomfiture and final break-
away give the boys no end of amusement. Tbe
laugh is on bashful Joe, who at the very moment
of all this hilarity, is contemplating the easiest
mode of suicide in a secluded spot in the woods.
But Fate ordains it differently, for Millie happens
by chance to come upon him at the vital moment.
Explanations follow which prove that they secretly
admired each other for some time. Joe now boldly
declares his love for her and is accepted. Joyfully
they hasten to her uncle's bouse to announce the
engagement, and thus the laugh Is turned on the
rest of the boys.
KALEM.
ARHAH-NA POGTTE (Dec. 4) Beamish McConl
joined the Irish insurrection and had become a
leader in the movement when he was arrested and
placed in Wlcklow Jail. His property was con-
fiscated by the authorities. When bis followers
learned of his Imprisonment, they perfected a plot
for his escape, which involved a rope, a fast horse
and a boat to carry him from the country.
Arrah Meelish, the prisoner's foster sister, vol-
unteered to carry the Idea of their plot to blm.
She approached the armed sentinels and begged
permission to kiss her brother farewell, as the next
day would bring about bis execution. Wlille kissing
blm a note was slipped from her mouth to his
without being detected by the wardens. Later tbe
guards were seized and Beamish made his escape
from the prison, hurried to bis sweetheart, Fanny
Powers, bid her farewell and left for France.
Four years Beamish spent in reckless exile, and,
unable to endure it longer, returned to Ireland.
He learned that Fanny was still true to him, having
refused Colonel O'Grady, the magistrate, and her
legal guardian. Beamish, on his arrival, quickly
gathers together his old friends. He robs Michael
Feency, collector of the Government Clerk's Ofllce
of bis gold and banknotes and of his free pass
across the mountain, because they had confiscated
bis property. Arrah, who has promised ber hand
to Shaun, a postman, secretes ber foster brother
In her barn and informs him of her Imminent mar-
riage. Beamish gives her as a wedding present a
number of banknotes, which he robbed the collector
of.
Feeney, who is also a suitor for Arrab's hand,
tells ber that he suspects Shaun Is the man who
bad robbed him. She is surprised and tells him
she has plenty of money, at the same time showing
him the banknotes which her foster brother gave
her. These are recognized by the collector, who
says nothing.
The following day Sbaun and Arrah are wed In
the old bam In which Beamish is secluded. Major
Coffin, an English officer, brings Colonel O'Grady in-
formation that a rebel had made a bold robbery
and was at present secreted in Arrab's barn. They
set out at once for her house, in company with
Feeney, the Informer, Fanny and soldiers. The
gaiety Is stopped and tbe searching party begins
Its work. Beamish makes his escape through a
window, and. grasping a branch of a tree nearby,
lowers himself to the ground and hurries away.
Arrah Is accused of harboring the rebel as
Feeney had found McCoul's coat, which contains the
mountain pass. Her husband takes tbe blame of
Beamish's robbery, and says the coat is bis. He Is
arrested and taken to prison.
(Beel 2.)
Beamish goes to tbe place where he Is supposed
to meet his sweetheart. He Is greatly distressed
at not finding ber there. As be sits in solitude,
a messenger arrives fith a letter from Fanny, saying
that she had been at Arrab's cottage and knew all.
He replies, stating that he has left for Dublin to
visit the Secretary of State and secure, It pos-
sible, a pardon for Sbaun.
Fanny returns home and announces to Colonel
O'Grady that she Is now prepared to become his
wife, but before their marriage be must obtain a
pardon for the release of Shaun, who Is ignorant
of the whole aCTalr. The colonel consents to do his
best.
Arrah Is now seen at the prison, hopefully await-
ing a word from her husband. Feeney enter*
Shaun's cell, accompanied by Fanny. Feeney starts
to heap Insults upon Arrah, and although Shaun's
hands are tied, he pounces upon him, causing him
to cry out for help. Tbe guards order Feeney
from the place. Fanny tells Shaun that she is
going to denounce her affianced husband In order
to save the postman from unjust punishment.
Arrah, at this time, comes to the door and falls
litto ber husband's arms and confesses that It was
Beamish she had concealed In her barn. Everybody
is ordered out of the room as the guards conduct
Shaun Into the courtroom to await trial. The ver-
dict handed down is to the effect that Shaun must
die the following day.
(Beel 3.)
Beamish McCoul arrives at the Secretary of State
In Dublin and proclaims his identity with a written
confession of the affair. Colonel O'Grady arrives
a few minutes later and the secretary hides McCoul
behind tbe curtains, while O'Grady makes a plea
for Shaun's release The third person to put In an
appearance is Fanny Powers, and the secretary
conceals the Colonel In another place about the
room. During her Interview, the two men, each un-
conscious of the presence of the other, finding it
Impossible to restrain themselves longer, slip from
their hiding places and confront the young woman.
The old secretary reunites Beamish and his sweet-
heart, writes a pardon for Shaun, which he hands
to the colonel, and the three depart on their mii-
sions.
Meanwhile Shaun's hour approaches. Arrab cllmbi
to the battlements of the castle In tbe hope of
seeing her husband for the last time. Shaun dis-
covers a loose stone In his cell . and with almost
superliuman strength, breaks the barred window,
thereby effecting his escape.
Feeney meets Arrah upon the battlement and
tries to induce her to forget Sbaun and become bis
wife. She refuses. He is Infuriated. In the
meantime Shaun is stealthily climbing up the Ivy
on the outside of the jail, and when he reaches the
top he enters Into a fierce struggle with Feeney,
who Is finally overpowered and thrown Into the
waters below. At this moment tbe colonel, Beam-
ish and Fanny arrive with Shaun's pardon. Beam-
ish asks Shaun to pardon him for all tbe trouble
he has caused blm, which Is joyfully granted, and
the story ends showing Shaun placing hU arms
about bis wife's neck.
THE LONG A£M OF THE LAW (Dec. 6;.—
Sancho. a Mexican outlaw visits his old banuts
and is recognized by Sheriff Armstrong. The
recognition being mutual Sancho quickly makes bis
escape pursued by the sheriff. Sancho lays In
wait for bis pursuer, lassoe and drags him from
his horse, sending him back home a sadder bat
wiser man. Two weeks later Sancho crosses the
Mexican border Into California and under the
name of Pedro applies for work on the De 5aerra
ranch.
Dave Carlton, manager of the De Guerra ranch,
pleads his cause and Is accepted by his em-
ployer's daughter, tbe pretty Olivetta. Sancho
tries to make love to Olivetta, but Is repulsed.
While sending out Invitations to the l>etrothaI
festivities, Carlton Invites his old friend. Sheriff
Armstrong, to join them In their merry-making.
A week later the festival taeks place. Armstrong
arriving with other guests sees Sancho among the
men. Telling Dave that be Is a notorious bandit
a plan Is laid to effect his capture, but the alert
Mexican foils them and makes bis escape. Mak-
ing a quick rush he takes the girl, Olivetta. around
the waist and holds her as a living shield to cover
his flight. After a long running pursuit the des-
perate Mexican Is finally at bay on the summit
of El Capitan. Fighting for bis life before the
advance of the posse, Sancho is finally driven back
to the edge of tbe precipice. With a wild cry
he loses his balance and falls to bis death.
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manager explains the situation and Mr. Constable
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HOBO LUCK (Dec. 6). — Two inlRerahle, down-
trodden sperlniPiiii <>t liiiiniinlty on the hike, stop-
ped 111 the uililst of a llttlo grove to lounge: one.
out gathering Rlii'ka and leaves to build a Are,
finds n piece uf paper, on which Amelia Maiden-
blush. In a moment of great anguish, dlscloaes the
fact that she has burled her treasure beneath the
old chestnut tree. Highly excited, he Joins
brother hobo, and starts to dl Imp tlie ground
around the chestnut tree. A load of buckshot
raises both off their feet; when they touch the
ground they are In full cry and seem to be most
enthusiastic aliout getting away from there at a
gait that would di> creillt to any New York busi-
ness man. At the speed they are traveling they
were due to reach the Gulf the following morning,
but are lnterrui>ted In the pursuit of life, liberty
and happiness by the sheriff, who locks them up
In jail. They make their escape from calaboose,
however, and finally, after many thrilling ex-
periences, find themselves back Id the original
spot under the old chestnut tree. Here, with great
ceremony, they dig up the treasure — and what do
you supiMise It was? See the film and find out.
POISONED ARROWS (Dec. 7).— In the army
post tlie soldiers are all being vaccinated. Over
behind one of the tents the seargeant's little son has
a little Indian girl In tow, and opening his daddy's
kit, he e.ttracts an arrow from it and proceeds to
vaccinate the little Indian girl, much to her dis-
comfort. Nothing much Is thought of the Incident
when discovered, until the next day., when the
Indian girl dies — tlie arrow being poisoned at
the end. The little Indian victim Is burled on the
edge of a grove not far from the army post. The
next day the little chap who has caused the
trouble Is playing near the scene of the burial
with his little sister. The mother of the Indian
child visits her baby's grave. She steals the little
girl, and running to the Indian camp, claims a life
for a life. The little white girl is about to be
burned to death when the soldiers, summoned from
the post by the little boy. arrive and rescue her.
HER LITTLE SLIPPER (Dec. 9).— On an old
plaiiiation. works t'ncle .Tim. a slave. His one
joy in life is the daughter of his mistress, and
through her efforts lie becomes a house servant.
When war breaks out. Colonel Tremere. the father
of the little girl and owner of Uncle Jim, fights
under the Confederate flag. In an engagement
near his home, he is fatally wounded in a charge
and Old T'ncle ,Tim. running out on the battlefield.
re.scues his dying master. The war closes. The
slaves are freed and T'ncle Jim wanders to the
North. Thirty years later, he goes back to his
old home at Lynchburg, carrying with blm the
onl.v possession he has cherished through life, the
little slipper of the little girl. The final meeting
between Uncle Jim and his "Ll'le Missis," who
now is grown and has a little child of her own.
Is very affecting.
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SECRET OF THE CONEESSIONAL (Dec. 5).—
The Duke of Bracdaiio is away at the wars, while
at home his wife amuses herself with the atten-
tions of a troubadour. One day the wars are
OTer and the duke returns to his chateau. On
entering his ancestral pile, he reads posted on a
blank wall an anonymous declaration regarding the
outrageous conduct of his wife. Hastening home,
he tries to surprise his wife's secret, but fails.
Determined, however, to learn her secret, he
decides on a wily scheme. Although this scheme
involves a sacrilege, he does not shrink, but. with
a determination which has made him a famous
warrior, he sticks persistently to his plan. He
enters the church when he learns that his wife is
going to confession — there he learns all. Following
the duchess home he kills the woman and then
sends a letter to her lover saying that she awaits
him. When he arrives, the duke dispatches him
also.
EVA'S FAITHFUL FUENITUEE (Dec, 8).— Eva
is dispossessed. Thrown out. sold out and chased
out. After the auction, while she is wandering
disconsolately along the streets, she comes across
her late possessions, stacked up outside of a second-
hand dealer's shop, and when the furniture sees
Eva. It dances for joy. The piano runs the whole
scale, and the chairs fairly dance for joy. Down
the street runs Eva and after her files the fur-
niture, th echalrs making good time, because
they have four legs to walk on. Two oil paintings
lead the procession and the piano brings up the
rear, smiling broadly. Eva leads the excited fur-
niture to her old home, where the whole tribe
triumphantly gallop up the stairs and assume
their old positions In Eva's room.
VITAGRAPH.
WAR (Dec. 8). — In the gray dawn of an October
day. as the liihnbilants of a village street In
Tri|Kill are engaged In the enjoyment of their
several pursuits of life, an Arab rushes upon the
peaceful scene, announcing that Italy has de-
clared war against Ttirkey and that the Italian
warships are now in the harbor, shelling the city.
Arna. an Arab girl, upon hearing the announce-
ment, tremblingly clings to her sweetheart, Midas,
who reassuringly tries to calm her.
The Italian transports load their troops Into the
small boats, preparatory to landing upon the shores
of Turkey, where an Arab fisherman Immediately
suspects their purpose and rushes madly Inland tu
spread the warning to his countrymen. The
Italian soldiers, with guns, cavalry and Infantry,
enter the Arab village, mowing down everything be-
fore them. Arua's father is dragged through the
streets. Arna, tenderly sustaining her niuther.
learns that her father has been taken by the
Italian soldiers, and frantically makes her way In
search of him, accom]>anled by Midas, only to find
that her father has been ruthlessly slain. Arna
and Midas stand side by side and face to face with
rlie enemy until their helpless resistance Is merci-
fully ended by the murderous bullets of the
desecraters.
Mad with the frenzy of the spirit of war, th"
beseigers, not content with the desolation and
slaughter with which they have strewn their path-
way, apply their torches to the pyre of misery.
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Among the
Exhibitors
Rome, Ga. — Interstate Amusement Company
awarded contract to Wllken & Johnson to remodel
building as moving picture theater.
Milwaukee, Wis. — The Atlas Theater Company
will erect a new moving picture theater at 20th
Street and Fond du Lac Avenue, to cost $20,000.
Ley, la. — Smith & Campbell have sold their mov-
ing picture theater to Porter L. Wllborn, of this
city.
Antioch, Cal. — H. M. Deede will erect a new
theater here.
Wakefield, Uass. — A new theater is to be erected
by C. W. Hodgdon, of the Princess Theater, on
Mechanic Street.
Houston, Tex. — Mr. Siman, manager of the Prin-
cess, Royal and Lyric Theaters, in Houston, has
recently opened three more theaters In Dallas,
Oklahoma City, and Waco.
Houston, Tex. — Mr. Billings, owner of the Vau-
dette Theater here, has recently sold out to Mr.
Exidius. of the Star picture house.
Parsons, Kan. — John H. Kamm has sold the Gem
moving picture show to Niles Moore.
Waverly, Ohio. — Mr. Stillwell, of Springfield, has
purchased the New Waverley Theater from Mr.
Hays.
Covington, Ky. — Plans are being completed for
the building of a new vaudeville theater at Madi-
son Avenue and 7th Street.
Portland, Ore. — John Sullivan will erect a the-
ater at 703 Powell Street to cost $5,000.
Chicago, 111. — Big Four Amusement Company.
Capital, $12,000. H. M. Rosenblaum, S. Spitzer,
and E. Mayer.
Chicago, lU.-sPritiken & Hemmelstien will erect
a new theater at 1320-22 Northwestern Avenue, to
cost $15,000.
Laporte, Ind. — Plans have been prepared for the
new $20,000 theater to be erected here.
Westgate, la. — A new opera house will be erected
here.
Detroit, Mich. — A new theater will be erected at
Grand River and Trumbull Avenue.
Galva, 111. — The Columbia Theater here has been
sold to the Princess Theater.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Work will soon start on the
new theater to be erected on tlie Plankinton site.
St. Cloud, Minn. — The Princess Theater Circuit
Company has been organized here with a capital
of $25,000.
■Wheeling, W. Va.— Ground has been broken on
New Market Street for the erection of a gorgeous
picture house, which will cost $25,000 and be
under the ownership of Charles Feinler.
Ifew York City. — Mr. A. Cantor has filed plans
for the erection of a moving picture theater at 55-
59 Chrystie Street for S. H. Kalz Realty Company,
to cost $15. WK).
Bridgeton, N. J, — Assemblyman Chris Kand has
leased a building in Melvilleland and will convert
it into a first rate picture palace.
Springfield, 111. — Leonard & Gardner will erect a
one-story building at Virdeu, III., to be used as
a moving picture theater.
Duquoin, 111. — The Majestic Theater, erected at
a cost of $30,000, has been purchased by local
capitalists.
Olin, la. — A new opera house will be erected here
on the site of the old one.
Manhattan, N, Y. — Henrietta Crosman Company,
to operate theaters. Capital, $10,000. M'aurlce
Campbell and H. C. Campbell.
Los Angeles, Cal. — Mr. M. Stutz's new picture
theater situated on Main Street, between Sixth and
Seventh Streets, lins opened with first class Inde-
pendent service. The seating capacity of this
new enterprise Is 2.-|(). An electric organ has also
been installed. Licensed pictures are to be used
In the new picture theater. The Butler, which Is
being erected at 6th and Hill Streets. Another
nickelodeon to be reopened is the Star, on East
6th Street. This place is running Independent pic-
tures. The Pearl Theater, on 1st and Alabama
Streets, has changed Its film service from Licensed
to Independent service.
New York City. — J. Arthur Fischer has leased
to the New York Photoplay Company the six-
story building at No. 683 Sixth Avenue, adjoining
the west corner of 3(tth Street, for $150. OM). which
they will convert Into an elatrarate and commodious
picture and vaudeville theater.
Philadelphia, Fa. — Mr. Samuel MorrUon has filed
plans with the building Inspector for the erectioo
of a high class moving picture theqter on Longshore
Street, west of Ilegerman, to cost $4.1iX>.
St. Peter, Minn. — F. E. English, who has a mov-
ing picture theater In New Ulm, will establish a
new house In the Rlnkel Building, on Minnesota
Avenue.
New York, N. T, — A new theater is to be erected
at 220-228 West 48th Street.
Middleburg, Pa. — The New Lyric Theater, on ifar-
ket Street, has been sold by Mr. Ramlg to Geo.
Motz.
Reading, Pa. — Plans are being prepared for the
Improvements to be made to the Grand Opera
House.
West Duluth, Minn. — Plans are being prepared
for a new theater, to be erected on Central ATenne,
at a cost of $5,(XXI.
Rochester, N, Y. — J. Van Overhake has sold oln
moving picture theater to EIray G. Brown.
Louisville, Ky. — A lease has been taken on the
property situated at 226 West Market Street, which
will be converted Into a high class moving picture
showhouse.
Pasadena, Cal. — Messrs. McDermott & Stone are
making arrangements to open a new moving picture
theater here, which will be known as the Crown.
Freehold, N. J. — Plans have been filed with the
building Inspector for the establishment of a high
class picture theater on Main Street for Messrs.
Clayton & Danahay.
New York, N. Y. — The New York Photoplay
Company has leased the building situated at 6S3
6th Avenue and will convert same into a high
class picture palace.
Santa Anna, Cal. — Mirror Theater Company. Cap-
ital. $25,000. A. E. Bird, T. H. Fowler and H. C.
Brown.
Pittsburg, Pa. — The Consolidated Moving Picture
Company has bought the Geyer Opera Bouse, at
Scottdale. Pa.
St. Louis, Mo. — The Vaudeville Theater Con-
struction Company will erect a new theater build-
ing at Vandeventer and MaflBt Avenues.
Mlllville, Pa. — A new theater is to be established
In this town.
New York City. — A new moving picture theater
Is being planned, to be built on the east side of
Third Avenue and 59th Street, which will cost
$15,000 and be under the ownership of W. B.
Cock ran.
Logansport, Ind. — The remodeled motion picture
theater in Third Street, now known as the Coiy,
is playing to capacity houses under the management
of Harry B. Elliott.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Two permits for moving picture
theaters have been taken out. The first has been
for a $10,000 building at Thomas and Murray
Avenues and will be built by J. D. Borum. The
Crowley Investment Company will expend $10,000
on National Avenue, between Thirtieth and 'Thirty-
first Avenues.
New York, N, Y, — Geo. W. Lederer and Harry
H. Frazee are the ones who will erect a new
theater at 220-228 West 48th Street, to cost $225,000.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Smith
will erect a new moving picture theater at 719-21
Tenth Street, South, to cost $9.5<X).
Bangor, Me. — New Exchange Street moving pic-
ture house and dance hall to be built by Pepe *
McKinnon, on Exchange Street, will be commenced
next week.
Reading, Pa. — The National moving picture the-
ater on State Street, which has been successfully
operated by Louis Mees during the past few years,
has been purchased by Brna C. Krammes.
Savannah, Ga. — The Montgomery .vmusement Com-
pany will enlarge the Odeon Theater.
Kansas City, Mo. — Breyfogle Bros, will erect a
moving picture theater, to cost $3,000.
Oklahoma City, Okla. — B. H. Powell and E. Cook
will erect a theater, to cost $50,000.
Waterloo, la. — Ed. Croak and B. H. Powell will
erect a new theater at a cost of $55,000 at Okla-
homa City.
Gulfport, Miss. — The Elite Theater, at 27th Ave-
nue and 13th Street, is to be remodeled.
Chicago, ni. — .V new theater is to be built at
EUston and California Avenues by Gustav A. Gott-
schalk and C. H. Knssel.
Minneapolis, Minn. — Louis Friedman will erect a
Yiddish theater at 6th and Aldrlch Avenues.
Sacramento, Cal. — A Japanese theater will b*
built at M and 2d Streets.
Winona, Minn. — Mott & Rossner will erect a new
$50,000 theater on Main Street.
Virginia. Minn. — The contract for the construc-
tion of the new Lyric Theater building has been
awarded to L. F. I'rsin. of Duluth. Will cost
$.-)0.000.
Port Richmond. S. I., N. Y. — A new picture
theater will be erected at Richmond Terrace and
Maple .Wenue. Staten Island.
Lexington, Ky. — .Tames B. Haggin is making
preparations to build a first-class theater here, at
I^imestone. on East Short and Main Streets.
Oakland, Cal. — Plans have been completed for
the erection of the new Oakland Photoplay Theater,
to be erected on the H. C. Capwell lot on Broadway.
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NESTOR.
HAPPY HOBO'S HELP (Nov. 27).— James Carl-
iDgton. better known as "Haiipj" Hobo," belongs to
tbe KDlghts of Trampdom. It's night and tbe
knight removes bat and coat and makes himself
comfortable In a haystack to sleep.
"Rolling Pete," also a Knight of the Road, does
not hesitate in taking Happy's hat and coat.
Happy puts on Pete's ragged garments. He pauses
before a pretentious mansion, and the lady of the
bouse furnishes tbe poor man .with some discarded
clothes of ber lord and master, the Rev. Goodson.
Wllhelm ISlltzen does not like to have Harry
Raverly pay court to his daughter, Johanna, and
the two young people elope. "Happy Hobo," look-
ing every Inch a minister. Is pressed into service
by the runaway lovers, and "papa" arrives Just as
Happy has completed the marriage ceremony.
Blltzen departs, vowing punishment to poor Happy,
who tells the young folks the truth.
Harry and Johanna rush In search of a Justice of
the Peace, who promptly reduces two to one.
Papa Blltzeu receives the "glad" tidings over the
phone and then goes forth to chastise the pseudo
minister. In the meantime, Happy discovers Pete
In the arms of Iforpbeus under a spreading tree,
and soon comes Into his own (clothes) again.
Pete rejoices over the sudden change and admires
his new "get-up."
Down the road comes Blltzen. Poor Pete suffers
the result of mistaken Identity till the newlyweds
come on the scene and set things to rights. Papa
li finally Induced to say, "Bless you, my children."
■WHEN THE WEST WAS WILD (Nov. 29),—
Young Jack Wheeler was delighted with the set-
tler's family — Fred Newton would make a dandy
pal. and as for Miss Newton — here Jack mentally
determined to see as much of Louise as posible.
So the next day, spying her from an adjoining
cliff as she hurried to the spring, Jack quickly
urged his horse forward, arriving just as four In-
dians surrounded Louise, endeavoring to persuade
her to part with a long string of beads she was
wearing. But the girl, badly frightened, and un-
able to understand the Redskins, screamed for
help. Instantly Jack fired, killing Little Wolf, the
chief's son, and scattering the others, but not until
they had wounded Jack.
Helping the young man with the saddle, Louise
hurried him to their tent, where, utter making
him as comfortable as possible. Mrs. Newton
mounted Jack's horse and hastened awav for Doc
Farley. But In the meantime. Chief" Running
Water and his braves had gone on the warpath to
avenge Little Wolf's death: so as soon as Mrs.
Newton appeared on the trail, the Indians gave
chase. The woman would have gotten safely away,
had her horse not gone lame, and, therefore, was
forced to abandon him. Seeing no other means of
escape, Mrs. Newton quickly tied her lariat around
a large boulder and let herself down, intending to
flee by the ledge below. Unfortunately, the rope
was too short, for Instead of the fortv feet she
bad Imagined, the ledge proved to be at least
eighty, and tbe terrified woman hung dangling In
tbe air, a target for the Redskins above.
Taking a firm hold with her left hand. '.Mrs. New-
ton reached for her revolver; at the first shot.
Arthur Hastings, who was out hunting and had
stopped to speak to Hank Martin, looked across the
canyon. Sending Hank for the cowboys, the hunter
took careful aim. picking off a Redskin just as be
raised a huge rock to throw down upon Mrs. New-
ton. And so he kept them at bay during the wild
ride of the cowboys to her rescue. Then, while
part of the men drew the exhausted and almost
unconscious woman up, the others gave chase to
the Indians, and when they returned with Doc Far-
ley to escort Mrs. Newton, not one of the attacking
Redskins had been left to tell the tale.
Jack's wounds proved to be only serious enough
to cause Louise anxiety, that seemed to please
the young man.
T..'^ WESTEHN FEUD (Dec. 2).— John Randell and
Bin Canby have been neighbors since boyhood, so
that when the former's son and the latter's daugh-
ter announced their Intention of being married In
June, great was the rejoicing In both families.
It was thus that matters stood when Canbv
called to see his friend In regard to buying a baV
mare, which In Randell's eyes was a perfect little
animal. In this respect, however, Canby was
forced to contradict him, and as a consequence, a
heated argument arose.
Hurrying home. Canby surprised his daughter,
Nellie, by ordering her sweetheart. Jack Randall,
from the place. Nevertheless, no sooner did she
find the coast clear, than the girl mounted her
horse and started for the Randell ranch. On tbe
way. however, she met Jack, who had been using
every argument in his power with his father, but to
no avail. So. after talking the matter over, tbe
young people decided to be married at once, and
accordingly set out for the minister's.
It was then that an exciting chase followed, for
In the meanwhile, both son and daughter had been
missed; so shrewdly guessing their whereat>outs.
The two angry fathers, accompanied by the boys
from both ranches, started In pursuit. But thanks
to the swiftness of their horses, the young lovers
not only reached the minister's, but bad actually
been pronounced man and wife before the pursuers
burst Into the room, to be confronted by two smil-
ing faces, before which, after a little coaxing and
a few well chosen words on the part of the good
flergyman, the fathers' anger gradually melted,
and to the Intense relief of the happy bride and
t'room, they clasped bands.
UUTT & JEFF'S SCHEME THAT FAILED (Dec.
2). — Broke as usual, the two friends are wondering
where the next meal Is coming from. Unable to
withstand tbe pangs of hunger, Jeff goes out to
waylay a friend of his and make a touch. He
keeps watch and supports himself by leaning
against a saloon door.
The "barkeep'* receives the tip that fly-cops are
watching his place, and tells the bartender to slip
some maznma to the first fly-cop be sees. Jeff Is
seen first and gathers a crisp ten-dollar bill, with
which he starts for "home."
there will be awarded tbe Tledman Tropby. The
award of the trophy carries an additional award
of $1,000 In cash.
The Savannah Challenge Trophy — ^The length of
this race Is about 221 miles. To tbe car covering
the required distance In the shortest elapsed time,
there will be awarded the Savannah Tropby. The
award of the cup carries an additional award of
$1,000 In cash. To the winner of the cup there
will be awarded a special "donor's trophy" for
permanent ownership.
The saloon proprietor, believing. himself safe from
the police, allows the boys to gamble openly. A
Police Inspector comes on the scene, and after
some excitingly funny stunts, departs with every-
body's cash.
Mutt is anxlons to make some easy money, so
he repairs to the saloon and does the leaning act.
The "boss" spies him. Ha! Here's another pesky
fly cop: Let us fix him np! Unsuspecting Mutt Is
invited to enter the liquid emporium and have a
drink — a sort of an appetite tickler. He boldly
enters the trap; the "bnnch" fall on him and It's
•■good-night" for poor Mutt.
The best that Jeff can do Is to visit the hospital
where his partner is temporarily domiciled and
take some flowers to the unfortunate fellow. The
best that Mutt can do Is to eat the flowers, which
act he performs with lightning rapidity.
REPUBLIC.
THE SAVANNAH AUTO HACES (Dec. 5).— The
greatest sporting event of the year, to be released
by the Republic Film Company, consists of one reel
of the most interesting parts of the Third Inter-
national Road Race under the auspices of the
Savannah Automobile Club for the Grand Prize of
the Automobile Club of America, to be run at
Savannah, Ga., Thursday, Nov. 30, 1911.
The Grand Prize — The length of the course Is
approximately 17 miles, which will be covered 24
times, making the distance of the race about 408
miles. Tbe award of the trophy carries an addi-
tional award of $7,000 In cash.
W. K. 'Vanderbllt, Jr., Cup Race — The length of
this race Is about 289 miles. To the car cover-
ing the required distance In the shortest elapsed
time, there will be awarded the William K. Van-
derbllt. Jr., Cup. The award of the cup carries
an additional award of $2,000 In cash. To the
winner of the cup and cash there will be awarded
a special "donor's trophy" for permanent ownership.
Tiedman Trophy Race — The length of this race
will be about 170 miles. To the car covering the
required distance in the shortest elapsed time.
SOLAX.
A TEOUBLESOME PICTURE (Nov. 29). -Psy-
chologists say that dreams are the reaction of one's
thoughts during the day. This Is strikingly true
in the case of the hero In "A Troublesome Picture."
He Is an ordinary business man. Is successful In
his enterprises, and as a recreation he dabbles in
art.
He buys a Ufeslze painting of a reclining Egyp-
tian princess. The pose of the princess arouses
the displeasures of his wife and mother-in-law.
In spite of their protestations, however, the pic-
ture remains In the household, much to the chagrin
of our hero's wife and her mother. He gets tempt-
ing offers from a friend to sell the picture, Uut
be brushes them aside.
One evening our hero comes home from a trying
day at bis office. He sits on the lounge and soon
falls asleep. He dreams that the Egyptian paint-
ing has assumed life. The princess comes out of
the picture and disturbs him with embarrassing
embraces. While in this predicament his wife
and motber-ln-Iaw enter, and they are scandalized.
His motber-ln-law goes after him, with the result
that he Is. minus a good part of bis hair.
A great number of complications arise, bat it
all terminates with our hero's awakening; be
finds himself struggling with the house cat, which
had found a perch on top of his bald spot.
FUN ON BOARD THE "U. S. ■VEHMOHT' (Hov.
29). — The pastimes of Uncle Sam's tars are al-
ways Interesting. These rovers of the sea have
their own peculiar way of killing time, which
usually does not bang as heavily on their bands as
It does on the hands of landlubbers. The picture
shows the deck of the "Vermont" with the sailors
at a boxing match and other sports.
THE REVOLUTIONARY ROMANCE (Dec. 1).—
A young girl visits at tbe home of friends, where
she meets a dashing young man, who falls In love
with ber. Shortly after bis proposal to her she
receives word from her father in Trenton that
he had met with reverses, and that her immediate
return home was imperative. She leaves ber
friends and returns to her father to help him start
life anew.
In the meanwhile Congress declares war on
England. Her lover Joins the British ranks as an
officer. He Is dispatched by bis general to spy
on the American forces entrenched near Trenton,
and If possible get plans of their entrenchments.
A sentinel overhears tbe instruction given to the
spy. He is punished for his curiosity, and later
deserts and makes bis way to the- American lines.
The spy. on the road to the American encamp-
ment, meets and holds up a courier of the Ameri-
can army and takes from bis his dispatches.
The spy rides off after strapping the courier to
a tree. The spy goes to a tavern and here, to his
surprise, he meets bis sweetheart and her father,
they having decided to earn a living by running
a wayside Inn.
American soldiers are soon in pursuit of tbe
assailant of their courier and trace the spy to
the tavern. The spy makes his escape with the
connivance of his sweetheart, but before she lets
him go, she demands at the point of a revolver,
the return of tbe papers.
There Is an Interesting counterplot Interwoven
with the action which geographically brings out the
atmosphere of the times. The deserter In the
counterplot Is both the undoing of himself and
the spy. The British spy and his sweetheart are
happily reunited, however, and . presumably live
In bliss ever afterward.
MAJESTIC
LO^VE HEEDS NOT SHO^WEHS (Dec. 3).— Mary
has been Invited by friends to officiate at a charity
bazaar as fortune teller. Her brother invites his
artist friend Jack to pay them a visit, with covert
match-making Intentions regarding him and his
sister. On the way home from the bazaar the
auto breaks down and Mary in her gypsy costume
decides to walk on. Jack arriving by train also
decides to walk. On the way he spies a gypsy
camp. Further on he encounters Mary, who has
hurt her ankle. He is smitten by ber beauty and
asks her If she belongs to the g.vps.v camp he
has Just seen. She says no and escapes, dropping
a sldecomb. He picks it up and decides to find
her again. He comes to the house and meets the
family, including Mary, but does not recognize her
In her ordinary costume. He goes In search of
the camp, but It has- obeyed the calling of the
highway, and flown. Mary by this time learns to
love this handsome guest, but cannot understand
bis strange conduct. By accident she finds her comb
In bis pocket and divines the delightful truth.
She therefore plans a masquerade party. He
attends and on a scat under an ancient tree pops
the ancient question In a deluge of rain.
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A HAPPY THANKSGIVING (Nov. 29).— Jimmy
Is a little, iiiothcrlpss boy, whose ricli father
Dcjjlects him. Jimmy pleads with him to eat
Thanksgiving dinner at bomc. Father is called
out of town, however, and phones to the gov-
erness. At the depot he changes bis mind and de-
cides to go home to Jimmy, but the lad has al
ready received the message, ami. giief-strlcken,
runs away. A farmer who had unsuccessfully
tried to renew his mortgage with Jimmy's father
nnds tbe boy, while the np'lte of the city are
looking for him. The father 1b notified and comes
out to the farm as the family is sitting down for
Its Thanksgiving dinner. The boy and his father
meet In an affecting scene, and the man realizes
how he has neglected his child. He Is asked
to dine, and. obsessed by the Thanksgiving spirit,
tears up the farmer's mortgage and happily Joins
tbe gathering.
THE POISON CTTP (Dec. 2). — Mary is married
to John Adams and discovers that lie Is a drug
fiend and a thief. She surprises liim and his
pal dividing their plunder, and In her anger
threatens to expose him. lie ihieatens her with
a revolver, and in the strgugle that follows he Is
shot. She thinks he is dead and becomes men-
tally deranged, wandering atwut till a wealthy
woman finds her, who gives her a home. Mary
recovers her reason but suffers a loss of memory.
The benefactress Is taken sick and dies, and Mary
marries the doctor who attended her. The first
husband discovers her and calls upon her during
the doctor's absence. The shock of meeting him
brings back her lost memory and a realization of
the awful situation she Is in. Adams tries to
blackmail her, and to get rid of him she makes
an appointment for that evening. As the times
approaches she loses her self-control and decides
to commit suicide by poison. She mixes the
draught and goes to say a last good-bye to ler
child in another room. Adams comes in and
after waiting a little while his rum-scorched
throat moves him to drink the poison, he thinijlng
It is water. The doctor comes home as the wife
enters the room. Brokenly she explains to him the
situation. He forgives her and leads her away
from the lifeless body of the man who caused l.er
80 much woe.
BISON.
A ■WESTERN ONE-NIGHT STAND (Nov. 28).—
A one-Dlght stand company coming to a western
town sends its female impersonator as advance
agent. He arrives attired in his stage make-up and
Broncho Bill falls In love with 'lira. The next
day the actor discards bis wig and inak>>s him-
self known to the boys, passing out baiid-bills
for the show that evening. Broncho Bill is ridi-
culed by the cowboys, and determines to be re-
venged. He persuades the bo.vs to load up with
old eggs and vegetables, and a crowd ac tends tlie
performance. When the female imDPi'son.^ror
comes out he is met witli a perfect ball of missiles,
and the whole company makes Its escape puirsned
by the bowling cowboys, firing in the air.
AN EASTERNER'S PERIL (Dec, 1),— Charlie
Harris goes out West to visit his friend, Adams,
who owns a ranch, and falls in love with Adams'
sister, Ethel. The girl returns his affection and
dismisses Wheeler, tlie foreman, who theretofore
had been a suitor. Wheeler and Harris have some
words, ending in a fist fight in which the cowboy
Is beaten. He nurses his grievances, fearing to
barm Harris, and finally decides on a plan to get
rid of bis rival without bavHcr suspicion pointed
toward himself. With a couple of rough charac-
ters he holds up Harris and carries him to the
edge of the quicksand. Pointing a gun it hira i.e
forces Harris to run, and he sinks into the treach-
erous sand and is unable to extricate 'iiiiself.
He Is discovered by the girls, but having no n pe
they are unable to rescue him. A wild race against
time and death is undertaken by Ethel who se-
cures help at the ranch. Harris Is lassoed as he
has sunk to his neck, and with difflcnlty pulled ctit,
Wheeler tries to make his escape, but the .-ow-
boy;- pursue and capture him.
COMET.
BILLY'S LETTERS (Dec. 4).— Billy Graham de-
cides to marry and takes Ma.v Tenner for his
wife. The nuptials are secret and the first one to
learn of it is Oaby de Rose, an old sweetheart.
She sends a note of congratulations, in which she
also requests the return of her letters. She says
that if Billy will do this slie wU send back the
ones he wrote. She winds up by informing him
she is engaged to wed Count de Gassac. Of course,
when Billy gets the note be tears it up, but
wifle finds the pieces, and putting them together,
learns what is what. She searclies through tiie
house for the missives, but naturally falls to
find them, for by this time they are on their way
to Onby. who Is a vaudeville performer, and who
Is appearing at one of the local theaters. Mrs.
Graliam learns her whereabouts, sees her and
demands an explanation. She finds the letters in
Gaby's room and a stormy scene ensues. Gaby
gets Into trouble with tbe count, who has heard
of Gaby's letters to Billy, and promptly calls off
the engagement. His decision, however. Is only
temporary, for on the next day he comes back to
Gaby, who is ready to receive him. Billy, during
llie entire storm, is at tbe club. Wlieu he comes
home there is a cold reception for him. Mrs.
Graham locks herself in her room. In order to win
Ills wife's sympathy, Billy starts a plionograph
going In anotlier room. ITie instrument plays
"All Alone." and hearing the song, and appreciat-
ing its senliment, Mrs. Graham relents, takes
hubby to her heart and forgives him.
THE DEAD CANARY (Dec. 8).— Miss Starr, an
actress, at the advice of iier physician, goes to
tbe country, her only companion being a pet
canary. The place selected by her Is very rural.
On her arrival all the characters of the town
make fun of her.
After a few days the canary dies. She finds a
taxidermist who is quite glad to make her pet
appeal as life-like as possible. His simple nature
makes an Impression on one whose life on the
stage is anything but simple. For no other reason
than love he becomes as deeply impressed and soon
we find them taking love strolls In the shady
lanes. The vilage scandal takes fire. The school
board meets and most of the wiseheads Insist
on Miss Starr making an instantaneous departure
for the Great White Way. Tliey are about to
present their paper to her at the hotel, when the
village parson appears, and on reading the scandal-
ous document, be sends them all home very much
ashamed of themselves, and tbe next day be calls
a special meeting in his church to reproach them
for tlieir conduct and want of justice. He teaches
them a lesson in love for all sorts and conditions
of men and women.
The actress and the taxidermist become en-
gaged, and while they sit in love's silence, the
clergyman stands on the threshold of the humble
cottage and is Invited in to seal the tie.
POWERS.
THE LITTLE THIEF (Dec. 5).— It's peculiar,
how the human brain conforms itself to abnor-
malities, under the influence of abnormal conditions
or environment. It simply proves for the millionth
time that matter cannot master mind. Take a
community that is wrought up over a series of
mysterious burglaries; the residents are in a state
of continual feverish excitement, the talk is always
of burglars and the marvelous human thinkery,
conforming, refuses to take its allotted rest at
night.
With children it Is more so, the brain being
more impressionable. We prove it by tbe ca«e
of little Freddie, whose imagination carries him
so far. that he ai'tually carries a firearm with blm,
and he blazes away promiscuously. This sbooK
earn him a paternal slipper, but the child doei
actually get the mysterious burglar.
Result, avaunt — slipper! Entree, much kissing
and many dainties!
THE SECRET ORDER OF HORNS (Dec, 5) —
You're right on the first guess — we show a real
imitation. It is taken from tlie actual experiences
of a novice who joined one of tbe biggest secret
orders In the country. You might be a member
of it this very minute. If you know your signs,
you'll recognize it immediately, and perhaps you'll
remember when you were in the place of the
poor fellow whom we show being put over tbe
jumps.
TWO MEN AND A GIRL (Dec. 9).— That the
evil that men do lives after them, and that the
good is oft Interred with their bones, we can only
prove occasionally, and that by having a fellow-
man as tbe example; that is, we must wait for
somebody to die to judge whether Shakespeare's
axiom applies. To learn it in our own case, we
must first die, but then — we can't learn. But
there is a way, and that is to pass out of this
world by report, only. That's what happened to
Ralph Bixby, though, and when tbe sea cast him
up It also gave him a rare opportunity to see
the stuff bis rival in love was made of; also, be
learned something atiout tbe woman be took unto
himself as a wife before he made tbe fateful voy-
age to Australia. He arrives in a home that Is
bis, .vet now another's — an Interloper within hii
own threshold. But the two men recognize each
other, and a fierce struggle with broadswords re-
lieves tbe situation — it's a dress-suit against a
wanderer's rags, and the field of combat is a mag-
nificent drawing-room. Y'et — It's all in life, tr«e
as Gospel.
THANHOUSER.
THE NEWSY AND THE TRAMP (Dec. 5).—
Ragsy was a plain newsboy. He wasn't even a
newsboy with a bouse: be bad been "sellin' papes"
from the day bis drunkard father kicked him into
the street and bis abiding place was wherever
I'nklnd Providence permitted him to bang bis
cap. Often it was in the park, where a bench
made a bed of a sort, and where he alwa.vs
had lots of company. Tramps were thick in that
park that year. Ragsy came to know tbe tramps.
One of them was named Connors.
Ragsy asked If he couldnt go ont on the road
with him. Connors laughed, but the newsy per-
sisted. In tlie end, Connors yielded.
Their wanderings are without adventure until
they fall In with some tramps who feel that
the newsy Is Just small enough to squeeze Into
a neighboring ben roost and pass out some fowl.
Ragsy will not become a thief! The tramp
takes his little chum away from the men who
would make him a criminal, and resolves to re-
sume his blacksmiihing. and keep Ragsy nearby
where he can keep watch over him. He finds
work In a smithy and puts the boy to school.
Here Is where his attentions to Ragsy l)egan
to earn dividends for Connors. The head of the
little country school Is the prettiest schoolma'm
in all the country, and when the blacksmith
enters tbe building with Ragsy he meets— Her!
Finally, he weds her. Ragsy. let It be said,
spurred him on. Newsy knew a good thing when
he saw it and he took care that Connors got the
girl. So from being his teacher, the girl becomes
Bagsy's mother.
BEOTHEH BOB'S BABY (Dec. 8), — A bachelor,
witli [jlenty of money and not a care in the
world, suddenly finds himself Involved In a sea
of trouble. It all starts when his brother, who
lives In Trenton, wires that his wife and baby
are on their way from the mountains and that be
will appreciate it if "Brother Jack" will meet
them and see them across town.
The bachelor, with a sigh, prepares to be gal-
lant. He meets the woman and child, also much
luggage, and escorts them across town to tbe
Pennsylvania station. There he takes them aboard
a train, and believes that his task Is over.
But the mother suddenly remembers some pur-
chases she must make, and tbe good-natured
bachelor is prevailed upon to stand guard over the
child until she returns. The mother forgets the
time and misses the train and the baby and its
bachelor uncle start off together.
But the mother is a woman of resource. She
wires tips on caring for the baby to various sta-
tions along the line, and all would be well were
It not for tbe uncle's awkardness. But he an-
noys the other pa.ssengers, fights with the con-
ductor when that official remonstrates with him.
and is finally thrown off at a little station far
from Trenton.
It Is a hot day and that, together with tbe
necessity of singing to the baby, had made uncle
thirsty. He sees a saloon nearby, but does not
care to take baby there. Furthermore, the baby
will not remain quiet all by itself. But finally
fortune smiles on the uncle, although, as after-
wards deveops. it is a hypocritical smile.
A dog Is being shipped to Philadelphia In a
dogbasket, and is left on the platform near the
pair of unfortunates. When no one is looking, the
thirsty uncle ejects the astonished dog. and
places tbe baby in a place of security. Then he
goes off to tbe cafe and enjoys himself.
Time passes rapidly in Joy parlors, and trains
do not wait for highballs. The car pulls In, the
dogbasket starts on its journey, and uncle is still
In blissful ignorance of what is transpiring.
Tbe baggageman finds that instead of a live
dog he has a squalling baby on his bands. Be-
ing a matter-of-fact Individual, be hunts through
the train, hoping that some woman will relieve him
of bis burden. One of the passengers is the
baby's mother, and she greets her offspring with
glad surprise and delight. And mother and child
are reunited. The uncle sent his apologies by
wire and then went for a long trip abroad.
IMP,
PERCY, THE VASTrr-R (Dec. 2). — Percy, a
masher, is looking out of bis window one da.v when
he notices a prepossessing-looking young woman
on the opposite side of tbe street, waving a hand-
kerchief. He thinks that he has attracted her
attention and answers to the signal.
He writes her a note to the effect that he de-
sires to meet her. The woman is Indignant and
shows tbe letter to her husband. Tbe spouse
makes an appointment to meet Percy, and goes
heavily voiied. attired in the clothing of his
wife. Percy is gallant and spends his money
prodigiously, giving his guest a good time.
On the return to the house of Percy's (air
charmer, the masher meets with a surprise, for
tbe husband suddenly turns on the young man
and gives blm a sound thrashing. Percy whines
like a whipped cur and an officer is attracted to
the melee. He Is about to arrest the husband
when he removes the disguise and pours his tale
Into the ears of tbe Interested officer of the law.
When all Is explained tbe sympathies of the
copper are all with the husband and Percy seeks
his room and meditates on his folly. (Copy-
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TRAINING STATION AT CHICAGO, ILL. (Dec.
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ing station at Chicago, the pride of the West.
All tbe important details of the ceremony were
taken with many views of the bead of the Nation.
The ensemble Is a large one. thousands of marines
and military sailors and soldiers taking part In
the elaborate, but solemn and impressive cere-
mony. (Copyrighted. 1911. by Independent Mov-
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THE DUMB MESSENGER (Dec. 4).— Hathaway
reads that a valuable necklace has been delivered
to Mrs. Darrow, a wealthy woman, who is an
Invalid.
Susie Leslie, the fiancee of Mrs. Darrow's son.
Will, is visiting her. Susie has a dog which Is
the especial friend of Will.
The butler and the maid at the Darrow home
decide to steal the necklace In a bold manner.
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Hathaway also resolves to become the possessor
of tbc bauble and he strolls out to the house of
the Invalid In a nonchalant manner.
Mrs. Darrow Is wheeled Into her room and
examines the necklace. Susie Is with her and Is
somewhat apprehensive. The butler binds the maid
In a chair just outside the room to make the rob-
bery look genuine and to divert suspicion from
himself and, masked, he makes an onslaught on
the door. The women are terrified, but the door
Is locked and does not yield. In the meantime,
Susie ties a note to the collar of the dog and
bids him to go to Will, her lover. He reaches
the young man just as he Is about to board a
train at the station. Darrow reads the note and
Is horrified. Hastily summoning assistance the
rescuing party starts on a run for the bonse.
Before they can reach It the butler has forced
the door and springs In and covers the women
with bis gun.
Just at this Juncture Hathaway steps In, turns
the tables on the servant and had him captured
when Darrow and his men arrive. The butler Is
unmasked and turned over to tbem; the maid la
released, but her connection with the attempted
burglary is not divulged. Hathaway walks away,
chuckling to himself, well satisfied with his part
of It. (Copyrighted, 1911, by Independent Mov-
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TONT AUD THE STOHK (Dec. 7) Tony, a
young married Italian, finds bis purse depleted
and hunts In vain for a job. He talks im-
perfect English and that Is a handicap as well as
his Ignorance of the work he seeks. After many
trials, to return home almost distracted, he ac-
costs an agent who Is hiring men to work on the
construction of a railroad many miles from his
home town. Tony insists that he be given work
and is finally taken on. He runs to bis home to
convey the glad tidings to his wife, who Is over-
Joyed at the prospect. Tony packs his belongings
in a bag and Joins the gang.
The story reverts to his employment and he
receives a letter, Informing bim that his wife Is
an inmate of a hospital and that he is a father.
The Italian Is wild with glee and draws his wages
and hastens home. Arriving, he starts for the
hospital all expectation. On the way he child-
ishly Invests a goodly portion of his savings In
a baby carriage, a doll and other toys to carry
to his child. When he reaches the hospital, he
rushes In and begs to see his wife. He announces
his name and the kind-hearted nurse sorrowfully
takes him to the superintendent.
Tony, hat in hand. Is ushered in and the man
In charge reluctantly tells him bis wife has died
during an operation. He is wild with grief and
throttles the superintendent in his agony. When
he has calmed down he begs to look upon the dead
form. He is taken to the sheeted figure and gives
one look. It Is not his wife, a mistake in the
name being responsible for his temporary grief.
Tony dances about in the exuberance of his Joy
and Is Impatient to see his wife. She enters with
a baby, and he is beside himself with Joy, but he
is further surprised when another baby is brought
and he is told he is the father of twins. Then
he explodes with merriment and gazes at his
perambulator, which has a carrying capacity of but
one.
The story closes with Tony happy in the pos-
session of two bouncing babies, trying to em-
brace his whole family at one and the same time.
(Copyrighted, 1911, by Independent Moving Pic-
tures Co. of America.)
CHAMPION.
YANKEE DOODLE (Dec. 4).— In this story of
"Yankee Doodle," Mother (5oose plays an im-
portant role, for with her wand she conjures up
from the past, for the benefit of the little ones,
and grown-ups, too, some of the august person-
ages of history, whose names and presence inspire
young and old with feelings and sentiments of
deep patriotism. There are the little ones with
their drums and swords marching about and sing-
ing "Yankee Doodle." The mothers of the wee
ones are charmed by their Innocent sincerity,
but there is another onlooker in the person of
Mother Goose.
Mother Goose decides to lend a hand and teach
a lesson in patriotism. As the little marchers
proceed, beating their drums and blowing their
horns, "Yankee Doodle" appears in the form of
Uncle Sam, riding on a pony, with comic dignity,
his long legs reaching the ground. .\r the pro-
cession goes on, its numbers are swelled by chil-
dren of all ages and descriptions. But pres-
ently, into the scene comes the redoubtable Stone-
wall Jackson, to pdeasfe admiring Sautherners.
But Mother Goose has children of the North as
well as of the South, and so the next celebrated
hero Is General U. S. Grant. Then, on. See
that tall, majestic character, with snow-white
beard and military aspect. That Is Robert E
Lee, of Virginia. There, now. Is Lincoln, the
martyr. And this grand assemblage of our coun-
try's vanguard form a living lesson from history.
OTTR NAVY (Dec, 4), — Ojmlng in juxtaposition
to "Yankee Doodle's" patriotic ensemble what
more fitting portrayal could be advanced than the
stately grandeur of our Navy? The monster pro-
cession of battleships on the Hudson, the greatest
assemblage of Uncle Sam's fighting men ever
gotten together at one time, are shown in Im-
posing defile. These huge dogs of war, whose
bark and bite are dreaded and respected by the
Foreign Powers, are seen paslng by before our view
in grim war color. As we gaze upon the scene, we
ae made to realize the greatness of our Uncle
Samuel. High upon the Hudson Palisades stands
Uncle Sam, himself, looking down with benign
countenance, his hands extended in deferential
pose.
THE INDIAN FOETUNE TELLER (Dec, 6),—
This story has to do with an Indian seeress; that
Is to say, the large part she played in the lite of
a young Western cowpuncher. Sam Houston was
the young fellow in question, and a better puncher
of cattle could not be found. But Sam had his
fallings. He loved cards and drink, though not
excessive for the latter.
On one occasion, Sam had won a little pile.
The loser, a fellow named Bud, was a vicious-
minded brute, who swore quietly to regain his
losings by foul means, knowing naught of fair-
ness. At this Juncture the Indian woman came
into the gambling saloon with a kasket contain-
ing trinkets which she was peddling. Her face
was engaging. You could see at once she was
above the average of her people. She only met
with rebuffs from the saloon loungers until Sam's
table was reached. His big heart ever kept his
purse strings open and he tossed her a large coin.
In return for his friendly words the woman
offered to foretell his fortune. She then warned
him of a grave danger which would beset him
upon a contemplated journey of his. Sam ad-
mitted the contemplated Journey but did not mind
the danger as he trusted to bis gun to forefend
him against harm. But Bud was plotting bard
against bim. He interviewed the Indian guide,
who was chosen to lead Sam over the mountains,
and bribed him into arranging for the betrayal
and ambush of Sam, before be could reach his des-
tination,
of Sam, before he could reach his destination.
Traversing his silent way, and trusting his
guide Implicitly, Sam was surprised to see a form
leap from behind a boulder, and recognized the
Indian seeress. His guide, divining the woman's
object, and knowing it would be his undoing, threw
himself suddenly upon her, and thrust his knife
home. It was all done In a moment; then he
was off, but, speedy as he was. a bullet from
Sam's gun brought him down. He paid the pen-
alty. The Indian woman then informed him of
Bud's plot, and of his danger, and though
wounded, led him from the fatal trail, and thus
foiled the dastard plot of Bud.
Her noble task accomplished, the seeress gave
up her spirit to the great Manltou, dying with
the consciousness of having saved the life of her
friend. This great sacrifice lodged deep within
Sam's breast. Inscribing a heartfelt Inscription
on paper, and pinning it with a little pectoral
cross on the Indian fortune teller's breast, he
interred her in the sod.
GREAT NORTHERN.
THE PENALTY OF HER AMBITION (Dec. 2),—
Johnson and his wife are happy in the posses-
sion of their only child, until Mrs. Johnson as-
pires to become a prima donna. For the cultiva-
tion of her voice, Leonl, an Italian tutor, is pro-
cured, and he soon worms his way Into the woman's
affections. When the pair should be conducting
themselves as tutor and pupil, they are billing
and cooing like turtle doves. The unsuspecting
Johnson has introduced a serpent Into his para-
dise. One day, whilst the mother and child are
in the drawing room, the tutor sends a note ask-
ing Mrs. Johnson to come and meet him and to
tell her husband she is going to the theater.
The wife consents, and places the note In a book
she is reading, where it Is found by the husband',
wlio follows her, and finding her clasped in the
arms of another, casts her adrift. She attains
fame as an opera singer, whilst her child, after
a year, missing the loving care of a mother, be-
comes ill. Leonl, too, has tired of his flame, has
transferred his affections to another, and casts
his first choice off. In Johnson's home, the little
girl is lying at death's door, repeatedly crying for
her mother. A kind-hearted nurse pleads with the
father to gratify his child's wish. He does so and
finds his erring wife. A mother's care conquers
the grim angel. Death, the child lives, and by its
means husband and wife start a new life together.
ECLAIR.
THE FIVE DAUGHTERS OF MR. DURAND
(Nov. 30). — Mr. Durand is the happy father of
five charming girls, who lay siege to the heart
of a son of one of his old college friends. Thli
friend writes Mr. Durand that his son. George,
will pay him a visit, and he expresses the desirs
that the young man should fall In love with on«
of his daughters and win her as his bride. Tlie
letter falls into the hands of Marietta, the
j-oungest of the daughters. Although only twelve
years of age, she enters Joyously Into prepara-
tions for the reception of the Fairy Prince. They
all endeavor to give him a royal time, with the
exception of Rence, who seemed timid and disin-
terested. This timidity Is. however, assumed, aa
her sisters discover her one day. when George
Is asleep, sketching the object of her silent adora-
tion. Her sisters make sport of her bashfulness,
and each one tries her utmost to captivate young
George, but all to no avail, as Renee wins the day,
and George asks Papa Durand for her hand in
marriage.
GUSSY'B CONGRATULATIONS (Nov. 80) —
Gussy, desiring to pay lils respects t» his maiden
aunt on the anniversary of her birthday, t>ougbt
a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and starts to de-
liver them in person. He found after he had
started on his Journey that he had forgotten bis
gloves, so drops into a haberdasher's to purchase
a pair. He gave the bouquet to a man to hold
for him, and after making his purchase, finds that
the scoundrel had decamped, having sold tbe
flowers for 40 cents. Gussy is dismayed and
searches for a florist. He is disappointed, and
was about giving up in despair, when re arrives
at the apartment house where bis aunt abides.
A servant is entering with a beautiful bunch of
flowers. He persuades the latter to let bim take
the bouquet, and greets his aunt with effusion,
handing her the bouquet, not knowing that a note
accompanied it. The bouquet was Intended for an
actress on the first floor, and when the aunt reads
the letter she Is Indignant and cuts Gussy out of
her will.
LUX.
BILL AS A VETERINARY SURGEON (Dec. 1).—
Bill sets up In business as a "Vet." He cures
horses, he cures cats, and in fact Is endowed with
the power to sustain the life or revive the de-
parting spirit of every imaginable animal. Hla
operation upon a rabbit, which be massages back
to life, causes much merriment, and In the capac-
ity of a dentist to a big brown bear, he comes
off very lucky, and does not require the attention
of a doctor.
THE MAKING OF AN AEROPLANE (Dec. I).—
The interest which the science of aviation has
aroused has given the Lux Company an opportunity
to produce a most interesting subject on the mak-
ing of an aeroplane, giving in a concise manner
the details of the work. A good opening view of
the huge workshops is followed by pictures of
the cutting, mounting, and the covering of the
"ribs." The process of regulating and Improving
the various parts of the machine, the finding of
a defect, testing the motor, are all shown, while
the concluding views are of the aeroplane soaring
higher and higher in the clouds.
AMERICAN.
THE MAN HUNT (Dec. 11).— Pursued by the
sheriff's posse, the outlaw seeks refuge at the home
of a young ranchman. The ranchman's wife con-
ceals him from bis pursuers, and when they are
gone she makes him promise to lead an honest life.
A year later we see him leading an exemplary
life and is a member of the rangers' organization.
The woman's life at the ranch becomes more and
more lonely as her husband's duties takes him
away for weeks at a time and she hungers tor
romance. A stranger comes to her home and in
her troubled state of mind it Is easy for him to
convince her that she is abused and neglected
and that her husband no longer loves her. He
persuades her to elope and they make hurried
In the meantime the ranger receives a warrant
for the arrest of an outlaw and the trail leads to
preparations for departure.
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tilt! »'uiuiiir$ liome. lie llniLs lil8 man In the per-
son oT the wuman's tempter, unci pliiees liiin inxler
arii'Ri. He recalls to tlie woman wliat part Klie
played in IiIn own reformation, anil when tlie
iMiAliund I'Olurns he forgives liis frivoliniK wife
anil a eluse uniJersianding Is readier after years
of luisiinderstaudiiiK.
THE SMOKE OF THE FOHTY-FIVE (Dec, 7).—
A c-ui tie-rustler's ilauKi'ler meets tlie ranger and
falls in luve with liini. .She i'onllile.s her secret to
her sister, who is in sympathy with her, and wlien
her father demands that she marry his lleulonant,
and plaoes licr niider restraint to force the mar-
riage, the little sister rides to the rangers and
arranges an elopement. They are captured and
the revengeful rnstleis determine to shoot tlie
rangers, liis sweetheart throws herself hefore her
lover and pleads for his life. While this Is In
Iirogress. the little sister slips away and warns
the rangers of their leader's plight.
The crafty father tells the girl that If she will
marry the man he has selected, they will permit
her lover to go free. Refuse, and he will be shot
instantly. To save his life, the girl malies a
supreme sacrifice and agrees to marry the father's
choice. The lover pleads to be shot rather than
accept the sacriflce.
In the meantirae, the rangers ride to the rescue
of their cliiof. Forcing the girl to mal<e good her
promise, tlie rustlers ride wilh her to the nearest
ministry and hold the ranger until the marriage
is consummated. The ranger.s tlien arrive and rescue
their leader from the outlaws and in the tight that
ensues, the "forty-Bve" of a ranger speeds the
leaden messenger that frees the girl from a dis-
tasteful union and returns her to her lover's arms.
FEATURE AND EDUCATIONAL
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THE AVIATOR (Nov. 20).— This Is a filni which
the Feature and Kducational Film Company, of
Cleveland, releases as a special attraction. It Is
In three reels and one of the striking Incidents
which occur is a series of remarkable feats by a
noted French aviator and a woman in a biplane.
It is a clover story, in which the wife of a well-
kuown journalist becomes infatuated with the
aviator. The journalist, learning of tliis. damages
certain parts of the biplane, thereby plotting the
death of the aviator. The aviator discovers the
defects before he starts on the flight and repairs
the machine unknown to tlie journalist. In the
meantime his wife makes a flight with the
aviator and when the journalist hears of this he
becomes frantic at the prospect of his wife being
dashed to death. The aviator brings lier back
safe, and realizing that tlie journalist truly loves
his wife, sends the woman home to her husband.
ZIGOMAR (Nov. 20). — A sensational detective story,
founded on the romance of Leon Sazie. The noted
criminal who terrorized all Europe Is shown in these
three Zigomar reels in a dramatic and intense strug-
gle for supremacy with Paulin Broquet, tlie cele-
brated detective, wlio takes the two in tlie most
varied and Bnest resorts. It is literally a cliase
through the entire continent, with Broquet now
having the uiiper liand and again Zigomar in Its
liossession. Zigomar is the leader of a hand of
men who persist in plundering ricli and poor.
They know Broquet is on their trail and set a
trap for him. However, he escapes, and in the
melee whicli follows, wlien he nearly captures
Zigomar, the latter also flee.s. A wonderful feature
of this production is the "Will o' the Wisp." dance
wl'icli the noted dancer. Esmee. performs at a
ball in the Moulin Itouge in Paris. The festival
begins by a magnificent iirocession. in which the
dancer. Esmee. is carried in a litter, bedecked with
Jewels. In the succeeding darkness, tiny flames
light up and Esmee appears clad In white veils.
.She appears in the semi-darkness as a wiiite ap-
parition. Tlien the dance becomes gayer, the
dancer turns faster, like a flower with clianging
colors, and finally sinks exhausted to the floor.
There are elTects of colored light in this picture
that never have been seen hefore. Immediately
following there Is a scene of great contrast when
Zigomar sets fire to the place and the scene ends
in wild disorder.
ECLAIR.
THERE FELL A FLOWER (Dec. 7).— Her
mother came to spend a fortiiigiit and her lius-
baiiil was compelled to endure almost constant fits
of temper and the daily berating usually devoted to
noble man by the unconquerable mother-in-law-.
At a soiree, given by the Governor, this same
fiiey feminine was caught making eye.s at a sleek.
Wfll-groomed old gentleman, and who should inter-
rupt their subsequent tete-a-tete but daughter's hus-
band, who brazenly suggested it was time to go
home.
The young man realized his error the following
day. when a peace offering. In the shape of a
fine bouquet of roses, was forthwith hurled from
the window by the vigorous mother-in-law.
.\n innocent passer-by receives the basket and
Its contents exactly on his head, thereby arousing
his anger to such a point that he quickly mounts
the stairway and rings a bell on the first landing.
Mother-in-law alone dares to face th esputtering
man outside while the rest of the household await
developments.
To their amazement they hear no dispute. Only
regrets and mutual coiigratulatlous. Reassured,
hushuiid and wife quietly steal Into the ru<Jiu and
Hud the sleek gentleman of the soiree clasping in
Ills arms the once woman of trouble, but now trans-
formed into a harmless and much loved "tootsie-
\MiotsIe."
MANNERS AND TBADITIONS OF FIEMONT
(Dec. 7). — The spectator is taken on an Interest-
ing journey tlirongh Italy's most unique atmos-
jihere. Oliinpses of mountain life may he seen
tlien through a typical village street with its odd
types in close proximity.
An unique Harvest Home Is sliown, contrasting
strongly with our .\meriean Ideas of our native
farm dwellings. We hurry along to a military
f6te, an event In the section and to whicli the In-
habitants for miles around are wont to attend.
REX.
THE STRANGER (Nov. 30).— Other men have
wandered, others have found the trail, lost It
again, and crawled back, worn and wearied, to
find It a path of thorns, as did Phil Stanton, the
Stranger. He meets Nell, who is the pianist at
a cafe', and the music her fingers create steals
into his soul and steals his lieart. Timidly he
asks the old question, tenderly she gives the answer
and herself.
Soon after, Phil becomes infatuated with another
girl In tlie town. Her lover becomes aware of the
situation, meets the man, and compels him to
leave the town at once.
Dazed, in despair, the trusting wife hears and
realizes: just another aching heart, just another
sundered soul passing into the night, once again
man's ruthless hand, and the destruction and de-
vastation resultant. At last, through the Salvation
Army, she obtains a position in a near-by town,
'fhe months go by: she meets another. It is now
two years since Phil's departure. She is certain
he has met with disaster, death. The man asks
her to marry him: slie consents.
The months go by, and one night a heavy storm
forces a wanderer to seek shelter. Phil comes to
the home of Nell, entreats lodging for the night.
The woman looks at the man — and knows! Her
mind conjures up a grim shadow, like a child
painting phantoms upon the darkness. The man
looks at the woman, and recognition dawns!
And with recognition, the privilege he had owned
and forfeited, tlie desire for his own, returns. She
tells him of the other man. and weeps In the tell-
ing. In his fury, he attempts to push her away from
him, and a little white ruflSed thing falls to the
ground. He stoops to pick it up, and finds it to
be a child's dress. A moment he stares, looks
quickly at the woman, and in her blanched face he
sees the answer. An unborn child, his wife's child,
whose father he is not! .Vnd in the deatli struggle
of vengeance and despair, tlie right of things
triumphs. Slowly he turns and walks from the
room, into the storm and the night.
A few days later Nell and her husband come
across a frozen body on the silent, snowy wastes,
the man dead with his secret, the silent heart as
white at last as the driven snow that was his
tomb.
Among the Exhibitors
Chicago, 111. — Thomas Maremkowski will erect
a two-story brick theater at 440S-10 Milwaukee
.\venue. to cost $12,000.
Milwaukee, 'Wis. — The Silver City Amusement
Company will erect a $10,000 theater at 2.Sth and
National Avenues.
Turton, S. Dak. — Campbell Bros., who owned the
opera house recently destroyed by fire, will rebuild
a new opera house.
St. Louis, Mo. — Elmer Coudey is reported to erect
a new theater, to cost $100,000.
Aiken, S. C. — Aiken Theater Company has plans
for an opera house to be erected here.
Big Stone Gap, Va,— Jim Taylor will erect a
theater, to cost .$20,000.
Shelbyville, Ind. — Rembnscli Amusement Company.
Capital. .$.j.iu)ii. K. ,1. Grace and George Rcmbuscli.
Minneapolis. Minn. — W. B. Flske, 1403 E. Frank-
lin Avenue, will erect a theater, to cost $4. .500.
Baltimore, Md. — .\ new $175,000 vaudeville the-
ater is to be erected on Lexington, between Liberty
and Howard Streets.
Stevens Point, 'Wis. — N. B. Hackett. of Wausau,
has purchased the Ideal Theater, at this place,
from Mocogni & Hartkowlak.
Milwaukee, Wis. — M. C. Hensel is preparing plans
for a new theater for the Silver City Amusement
Company liere.
Butte, Hont. — The Montana Amusement Company
will erect a new theater, to cost $96,000, on Park
Street.
■Virginia, Minn, — Work has just begun on the
new Lyric Theater, to be erected here.
■Wenatchee, Wash. — The Wenatchee Realty Com-
pany will erect a new- theater at Mission and Pa-
louse Streets.
Los Angeles, Cal.— Paul Biel will build a $.3,010
addition to the theater at 2604 N. Broadway.
Cleveland. Ohio. — Tlie Gordon Square Really Com-
pany will erect a new theater at Detroit Avenue
and Wcst-fi.">th Street.
Akron. Ohio. — The Pastime Theater, at South
Main Street, will be remodeled at a cost of $.">iHi.
Butte City, Mont. — The Montana Amusement
Company will build a $.".ii.iH)0 theater on W. Park
Street.
St. Joseph, Mo. — Work of converting the Sclilltz
cafe building into a moving picture and vaudeville
theater has begun, and the new house will be
opened December 2, under the management of T.
Saxe, wlio has eiglit theatPis in Milwaukee. Cost
of practically rebuilding tlie structure to adapt
it for its new use will be about $20.oOi. The lobby
of the theater will front on Edmund Street. The
entire end of the building Is to be torn out and
the facade will be built higher than the present
roof line. The lobby proper will be of a general
half-dome shape, and at the sides and above will
be Immense symbolical figures of stucco. Large
ornamental globes will surmount the building on
the Edmond Street corners, and the entire front-
age will be covered with electric lights. The lobby
will be forty feet in wldtli, and finished In marble
and stucco. The first floor seating capacity of the
new theater will be Cju, and a.'iO other spectators
win be accommodated in the balcony. Loges will
extend along the sides of the building at balcony
height, as far as the stage. Two stairways will
lead to the balcony, and there will be two balcony
exits and numerous ground floor exits, independent
from the entrance doorways.
Chicago, III. — Frank H. Solkin has purchased from
Ixiuis Bomash the Douglas Hall building and ground
at 2<j7-209 East Thirty-fifth Street for $35,000 and
will convert it into a high class picture theater.
St. Cloud, Minn, — The Princess Theater Circuit
Company, recently incorporated, have plans for a
pliotoplay theater to b? erected in St. Cloud. ' The
new theater will seat 6^)0 and will cost a total
of $12,1100.
Savannah, Ga. — Tlie .\rcadia Tlieater. the latest
addition to the amusement iiouscs of Savannab, is
now open. Vaudeville and motion pictures of a
high order are presented.
Dorchester, Mass,^-John Williams, of 447 Dudley
Street, lias placed the c-ontract for a new tl5,0i«'
moving picture and vaudeville theater, to be erected
at 5311 Dudley Street.
Buffalo, N. Y. — .\ Buffalo syndicate has leased
the Odd Fellows Hall and is remodeling it (or a
moving picture theater.
Gulfport, Miss. — L. L. Chevalley will erect a
building to be used as a moving picture tlieater.
W. Chester, Pa. — The Everhart Bulding, at Mar-
ket and Church Street, will be remodeled as a mov-
ing picture house.
Brooksville, Fla, — Robert Bracey awarded con-
tract to L. B. Yarn and L. S. Petteway to erect
opera house.
Bridgeport, 'W, Va. — The new Family Theater bai
opened. James Velas Is In charge.
North Adams, Mass, — William Lock and Fred-
erick Campbell will open a moving piuii.e (lieatt-r
in this city.
Modesto, Cal. — A. Richards has secured plans for
a new moving picture theater in this city. It
will be called the Isis.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Two permits for moving picture
theaters have been taken out. the first for a $10.-
000 building at Thomas and Murray .\venues, to
be built by P. J. Borum. and the second for a
$10,000 theater on National Avenue, l)etween Thir-
tieth and Thirty-first Avenues, by the Crowley In-
vestment Company.
Lynn, Mass. — The Olympia Theater, enlarged,
renovated and rebuilt, has opened. The new house
has a capacity of 3,200. ranking it as one of the
largest and handsomest moving picture theaters in
the world. The dimensions of tlie stage are 45 x 89
feet. A. E. Lord is In charge as manager.
Philadelphia, Pa. — A $4,500 moving picture the-
ater is being planned to be built on East 5th street.
South of Olney Avenue, to be under the manage-
ment of Frank C. Koenig.
Springfield, Mass. — Wm. .\. Locke & Co. have
secured a lease on the Columbia Opera House here
and will remodel and convert it into a high-class
picture theater.
Palestine, Texas. — Mr. E. .\. Opetz has opened
an elaborate motion picture theater in the Cronln
Building, which measures about '25 x liiO feet and
has a raising fioor with a seating capacity of 400.
Opetz has installed a new Powers No. 6 Camera-
graph. The films which are operated here are fur-
nished liy tlie Wheelan Fisher Exchauie.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Kensington will shortly have
another fine moving picture and vaudeville house,
a permit having been issued to the .\llegheny
.\musemcnt Company for the erection of a fire-
proof, three-story tlieater. It will measure 90 x 2(K>
feet, and will cost $45,00i1. There will be a
large balcony, the front will be imposing, lieing
built of terra cotta. stone and brick, and will lead
into a handsome lobby. The seating capacity will
he 1.600.
Seattle, 'Wash. — Casper Fischer has bought the
Pastime Theater at First and Cherry, and reopened
it under the name of the Fischer Theater. He will
manage the bouse personally, offering three first-
run picture films.
■White Plains, N. T. — A moving picture house has
been opened in Tuckahoe. The siiows are to be
held in the Tuckahoe Lyceum.
Milwaukee, Wis. — .\ $10,000 moving picture the-
ater is to be erected for David J. Borun on
Thomas and Murray. Architects Schultz & Seeler
are drawing the plans.
Cent. Moriches, N. Y. — Walter Smith has sold
the moving picture business here to Frank E. Berry,
wlio will run the show- on Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday nights.
Middletown, Ohio. — .\rrangenients have been
made for the opening of the Bijou Picture Theater
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Oct. 2e— The Trail of the Encalyptui (W. Dr.). 1000
Oct. 80— The Stronger If an (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 2— The Water War (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 9— The Three Shell Game (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 9— The Mexican (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 1»— The Eastern Cowboy (W. Com.) 1000
Not. 16— The Way of the West (Com.) 1000
Not. 20— The Test (Dr.) 1000
Not. 2»— The Master of the Vineyard (W. Dr.)1000
Not. 27— Jolly BUI of the EolUcklng B (Vf.
Com. ) 1000
Not. 80— The Sheriff's Sisters (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 4 — The Angel of Paradise Ranch (Dr.).. 1000
CHAMPION.
Not. 1— The Cowboys* Pies (Com.) 950
Not. 6— Folks of Old Virginia \.Dr.) 950
Not. 8— The Moonshiner's Trail (Dr.) 950
Not. 13 — The Redemption of a (toward (Dr.).. 95*
Not. 16— The Passing of Sal (Dr. ) 950
Not. 20— National Guardsmen and Regulars at
Fort Riley, Kansas (Top.) 950
Not. 22 — When the Sheriff Got His Man (Am.
Dr.) 950
Not. 27 — The Mother Goose Series (Juvenile) . . 950
Not. 29 — The Two Browns (Dr. ) 950
Dee. 4 — Yankee Doodle (Juvenile)
Dee. 4 — Our Navy (Naval) 950
Dee. 6— The Indian Fortun<? Teller (Dr.) 950
COMET.
Nov. 20 — The Office Boy's Dream (Com.) 960
Not. 24 — Diamond Locket (Dr. ) 1000
Nov. 27 — Grandma's Toothache (Com.) 955
Dec. 1— The Late Mrs. Early (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 4 — Billy's Letters (Com.) 1000
Dec. 8— The Dead Canary (Dr.) 1000
ECLAIR.
Oct. 23— Youth! "Qneen of Hearts" (C!om.).. 740
Oct. 23 — Percy Gets Tired of the Theater
(Com.) seo
Oct. SO— A Father's Heart (Dr.) 920
Not. 6 — Willie Challenges Jim Jackson (Com.)
Not. 6— Life Under the Sea (Educational)
Not. 13— The Legend of the Eagle (Dr.) 925
Not. 21 — Hands Across the Sea In '76 (Am.-
Dr. ) 2000
Not. 23 — Portguguese Centaurs (Military) 600
Not. 23— The Automatic Lighter (Com.) 400
Not. 28— Miss Masquerador (Am. Com.) 1000
Not. 30 — The Five Daughters of Mr. Dnrand
(Com.)
Not. 30 — Gnssy's Congratulations (Com.)
Dee. 5 — In Humanity's Cause (Dr.)
Dec. 7— There Fell a Flower (Com.) 660
Dee. 7 — Manners and Traditions of Plemont
(Educational) 660
GREAT NORTHERN.
Oct. 14 — Secret of the Underground Passage
(Dr.)
Oct. 21 — His Fidelity Investigated (Com.)
Oct. 28— The Vicissitudes of Fate (Dr.)
Not. 4 — The Actor as a Soldier (Com.)
Not. 4 — Through the South of France (Sc.)...
Not. 11— A Woman's Wit (Com.)
Not. 18 — A Rendezvous In Hyde Park (Com. -Dr.)
Not. 18 — High Scotland (Scenic)
Not. 25 — The Theft of Mona Lisa (Com.)
Dec. 2— The Penalty of Her Ambition (Dr.)..
IMP.
Oct. 80— His Dress Shirt (Dr.) 800
Oct- 80— A Few Minutes With Steeple-Jack
LIndholm (Topical) 200
Not. a— King, the DetectlTe (Dr.) 1000
Not. 6— Waiting at the Church ((Jom.) 1000
Not. 0— The Wife's Awakening (Dr.) 1000
Not. 13— The Fallin' Out (Dr.) 1000
Not. 16 — Breaking the Seventh Commandment
(Dr.) 1000
Nov. 20— From the Bottom of the Sea (Dr.).. 2000
Not. 23— ExecutlTe Clemency (Dr.) 1000
NpT. 27— Uncle's Visit (Com.) 1000
Nov. 3fi— Over the Uills (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2 — Percy, ilie Maslier (Com.) 750
Dee. 2 — President Taft Dedicating the NaTal
Training Station at Chicago. 111. (Topical).. 850
Dec. 4— Tl;e Dumb MesseuBer (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7— Tony and the Stork 1000
LUX.
Not. 8— Bill and the Bear (Com.) 554
Not. 3 — Tommy's Camera (Com.) 893
Not. 10— Bill Taken for a Ghost (0)m.) 428
Not. 10 — The DlTcrslons of a Nursemaid (Com.) 495
Nov. IT — Saas Grund, ■ Village In the Alps
(Sc.) 295
Nov. 17 — The ilystery of Beaufort Grange
(Dr.) 695
Nov. 24— A Passing Cloud (Dr.) 655
Nov. 24 — Bill and Bertie's Wedding Day (Com.) 325
Dec. 1 — Bin .\s a Veterinary Surgeon (Com.) 488
Dec. 1 — The Making of .\n Aeroplane (Ind.).. 419
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BISON.
Oct. 27— An Indian Hero (Dr.)
Oct. 31— The Cattlemen's War (Dr.)
Nov. 3 — A Young Squaw's Bravery (Dr.)....
Nov. 7— A Race for a Bride (Dr.)
Nov. 10 — Wenoma's Broken Promise (Di;,)
Nov. 14 — The Winning of Wonega (Dr)
Nov. 17 — The Ranchman's Motherln-Law (Com.-
Dr.)
Nov. 21— The Broken Trap (Dr.)
Nov. 24 — White Fawn's Escape (Dr.)
.Nov. 24 — A Bad Man (Com.)
Nov. 28— A Western One-Night Stand (Com-Dr.)
Dec. 1 — .\n Easterner's Peril (Dr.)
AMBROSIO.
(By N. Y. M. P. Co.)
Oct. 18— The ConversloD of St. Anthony (Dr.)
Oct. 25— Salambo (Dr.)
Not. 1 — Judas (Dr.)
Not. 8— Dolly's Doll (Dr.)
Not. 8 — Tweedledum's Motor Car (Com.)
Nov. 15 — The Convict's Song (Dr. )
Nov. 22 — The (Jolden Wedding (Dr.)
Nov. 29— The Little Duke (Dr.)
Nov. 29 — Tiny Tom, Apache (Com.)
Dec. 2 — Tweedledum Goes Into High Life
(Cora.)
Dec. 2 — The Accusing Dog (Com.)
TTALA.
(By N. Y. M. P. Co.)
Oct. 28 — Toto and the Dummy (Com.)
Oct. 28 — The Rearing of Pheasants (Edn.)....
Nov. 4 — Foolsbead's Holiday (Com.)
Nov. 11 — A Victim of Competition
Not. 11— The Effect of a Racket (Om.)
Not. 18 — Foolshead. a Professor of Innocence
(Comedy)
Nov. IS— The Life of Bees (Edu.)
Not. 25 — The Tailor Wants His Pay (Com.)..
Nov. 25 — The King of Noose Throwers
Dec. 2 — (See Ambrosio, this date).
MAJESTIC.
Nov. 26 — The Courting of May (Com.) .
Dec. 3 — Love Heeds Not Showers (Com.)
Dee. 10— The Ultimate End (Dr.)
Dec. 17— Little Red Riding Hood (Juvenile)..
NESTOR.
Oct. 28 — Dippy Advertises for a Pup (Com.)...
Not. 1 — Big Noise Hank (W. Com.)
Not. 4 — Mutt and Jeff and the Lady Stenog-
rapher (Com.)
Not. 4 — The Suit Case Mystery (Com.)
Not. 8 — A True Westerner (Dr.)
Not. 11 — Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds
(Com.)
Not. 15— The White Medicine Man (Dr.)
Nov. 18 — Mutt and Jeff and the Unlucky Star
(Com.)
Nov. 18— That Kid from the East (Com.)
Nov. 20 — His Vacation (Com.)
Nov. 22 — The Cowboy Pugilist (W. Dr.)
Nov. 25 — Desperate Desmond Pursued by C!lande
Eclaire (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 27 — Happy Hobo's Help (Cora.)
Nov. 29— When the West Was Wild (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — A Western Feud (Comedy)
Dec. 2— Mutt and Jeff's Scheme That Failed
(Com.)
Dec. 6 — Struck Gold (Dr.)
Dec. 9 — Desperate Desmond .\bducts Rosamond
(Com-Dr. )
F. & E. FILM COMPAinr.
Nov. 20— The Aviator (Dr.)
Nov. 2" — ZiiToiiiar
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P0WEE8.
24— The Little Brown Calf (Dr.)
28— The Revenue Officer's Last Case (Dr.)
31 — Apples and Destiny (Com.)
31 — The ProgresBive Book Agent (Com.)..
4 — The Pride of the West (Dr.)
7 — Mobilization of the American Fleet
(Topical)
11— For the Tribe (Dr.)
14— When First We Met (Dr.)
14 — The Tell-Tale Parasol (Com.)
18— The Old Leader (Dr.)
21— Rivals (Com.)
21 — Views of Montserrat, Italy (Sc.)
25— Jug o' Rum (Dr.)
28— Too Much Injun (Com.)
28— The Lineman and the Girl
2 — The Wanderer's Return (Dr.)
2 — Views of Lake Como (Scenic)
5— The Little Tliief (Com. -Dr.)
5 — The Secret Order of Horns (Com.)..
9 — Two Men and a Girl (Dr.)
RELIANCE.
21— Divorce (Dr.)
25— The Empty Crib (Dr.)
28— The Test of a Man (Dr.)
1— A Mix-Up In Suit Cases (Com. Dr.).
4 — The Greater Love (Dr.)
8 — Marriage (Dr.)
11— The Track Walker (Dr.)
15 — The Moonshiners (Dr.)
18 — The Injustice of Man (Dr.)
22— Helpless Man (Dr.)
25 — A Daughter of Italy (Dr.)
2 — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dr.)
29 — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dr.)
2 — The Poison Cup (Dr. )
BEX.
, 7 — Picturesque Colorado (Scenic)
14— Faith (Dr. )
21 — ^The Rose and the Dagger (Dr.)
, 28— The Derelict (Dr.)
6 — Lost Illusions (Dr.)
12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
19— Her Sister (Dr.)
26 — A Breach of Faith (Dr.)
2— The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
9 — Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
16— The Return (Dr.)
23— The Price (Dr.)
BOLAX.
11— He Was a Millionaire (C^m.)
13— HU Mother's Hymn (Dr.)
18 — A (Corner in Criminals ((jom.)
18 — A Lover's Ruse (Ck)m.)
20— HU Better Self (Military Dr.)
25 — Percy and His Squaw (Com.)
27— For Big Brother's Sake (Dr.)
1 — Following Cousin's Footsteps (Com.)..
3 — A Heroine of the Revolution (Dr.)....
8 — An Interrupted Elopement (C>om.),.,.
10 — Grandmother Love (Dr.)
15 — Baby Needs Medicine (Com.)
17 — Only a Squaw (Dr.)
22 — Husbands Wanted (Com.)
24 — The Will of Providence (Com.-Dr.)..
29 — A Troublesome Picture (Com.)
29 — Fun On Board the "U. S. S. Vermont"
( Naval)
1 — A Revolutionary Romance (Mil.-Dr.)..
THAITHOTTSEB.
Oct. 20— The Satyr and the Lady (Dr.)
Oct. 24— Little Em'ly and David (3opperfleld (Dr.)
Oct. 27— The Jewels of Allah (Dr.)
Oct. 8(5 — The Loves of David Copperfleld (Dr.)..
Nov. 3 — Their Burglar (Dr.)
Not. 7— The Missing Heir (Dr.)
Not. 10— The Last of the Mohicans (Dr.)
Not. 14 — The Higher— the Fewer (Com.)
Not. 17— a Mother's Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 21— A Master of Millions
Nov. 24 — The Baseball Bug (Com.-Dr.)
Not. 28 — The Tempest (Dr.)
Dec. 1 — Beneath the Veil (Dr.)
Dec. 5 — The Newsy and the Tramp (Com.-Dr.)
Dec. 8 — Brother Bob's Baby (Com.)
YANKEE.
Oct. 27— Flower of the Forest (Dr.)
Oct. 30 — The Van Osten Jewels (Dr.)
Not. 3 — At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
Not. 6 — A Coward's Regeneration (Dr.)
Not. 10— He Didn't Like the Tune (Com.)...
Not. 13— Into the Light (Dr.)
Not. 17 — The Two Rooms (Dr.)
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^MAJESTIC
Will make its initial release to the moving picture public Sunday, November 26th, and earn-
estly solicits intelligent criticism from discriminating exhibitors, that it may improve its
product, if improvement is necessary.
THE MAJESTIC COMPANY again wishes to thank the exchanges fur their increased
orders, and to state that no cUort whatever will be spared to make MAJESTIC PICTURES
the best produced.
THE MANAGEMENT is prepared to announce its date for the release of TWO
MAJESTICS A WEEK, the moment the exhibitors place their stamp of approval upon its
efforts to improve the quality of the Independent pictures.
THE PRODUCTION of Majectic pictures is in the capable hands of OWEN
MOORE and DAVID MILES, who are surrounded by a most carefully selected company
— Little Mary Pickford, Mabel Trunnelle. .Anita Hendric. Amy Oliver, Edna Rogeta, Her-
bert Prior, George Loane Tucker, C. DeCordeba, Paul Scardon and Chas. Craig.
A Handsome Photo of Little Mary
The most beautiful photograph ever taken of your favorite, Little Mary Pickford, will
appear on the front cover of THE NEW YORK DRAMATIC MIRROR, December 5th.
This photograph was taken by Bangs, of New York, and is a work of art. We recommend
to every exhibitor in the country that a liberal display of these pictures on the day Majestic
Pictures are shown will add greatly to the receipts.
We have been obliged to change the release dates of tzco of
our subjects — transferring "The Ultimate End" from Decem-
ber loth to December 24th, and substituting "Keeping Mabel
Home," a high class comedy, for December loth.
First Release — Nov. 26th
"The Courting of Mary"— High Class Comedy
Second Release — December 3rd
"Love Heeds Not Showers"- High Class Comedy
Third Release — December 10th
"Keeping Mabel Home"- High Class Comedy
Fourth Release — December 17th
"Little Red Riding Hood"— Nursery Rhyme
Fifth Release — December 24th
"The Ultimate End"— Strong Drama
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BIOGBAFH.
Nov. 13 — Won Tbrougli a Medium (Com.) 467
Nov. 16 — Through Darkened Vales (Dr.) 999
Nov. 20— The Miser's Heart (Dr.)
Nov. 23 — Resourceful Lovers (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 23 — Her Mother luterefeces (Com.)
Nov. 27— Sunshine Through the Dark (Dr.)
Nov. 311 — A Woman Scorned (Dr.)
Dec. 4 — WhT He Gave Up (Com.)
Dec. 4 — Abe Gets Even With Father (Com.)..
Dec. 7 — The Failure (Dr.)
EDISON.
Nov. 15— The Y. M. C. A., Silver Bay, Lake
George, N. Y 4(X)
Nov. 17— The Ghost's Warning (Dr.) 1(X)0
Nov. 18— The Story of the Indian Ledge (Dr.). 1000
Nov. 21— Life In the United States Army (Edu.)lOOO
Nov. 22 — The Bo'sun's Watch (Com.) 1000
Nov. 24— Home (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 25— A Perilous Ride (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2S— The Lure of the City (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 29— The Troubles of A. Butler (Com.).. 1000
Dec. 1— Pull for the Shore, Sailor (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2— A .Man for All That (Com. -Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — The Awakening of John Bond (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 6 — John Brown's Heir (Com.) 1000
Dec. S— The Heart of Xiehette (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 9 — The Daisy Cowboys (Com.) 990
ESSANAY.
Nov. 17— The Point of View (Com.)
Nov. 17— Eicess Baggage (Com.) 1000
Nov. 18— The Cattle Rustler's Father (W. Dr.). 1000
Nov. 21— Too Much Turkey (Com.) 1000
Nov. 23— Old Fidelity (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 21 — At the Stroke of Twelve (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 25— The Desert Claim (W. Dr.) 1000
Nov. 28— A Football Hero (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 30— Little Red Riding Hood (Fairy Dr.).10O0
Nov. 30 — 'Twas Ever Thus (Comedy) 1000
Dec. 1— The Qulnceville Raffle (Com.) 750
Dec. 1— The Girl In the Taxi (Com.) 300
Dec. 2— The Mountain Law (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5— The Madman (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7— The Long Strike (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — Getting Even With Emily (Com.)
Dec. 8— Stray Bullet? (Com.) 1000
Dec. 9— A Frontier Doctor (W. Dr.) 1000
GAUHONT
Nov. 14 — Jlmmle and His Country Uncle (Com.) 820
Nov. 14— The Outskirts of Paris (Sc.) 164
■Nov. 18— The Reckoning (Dr.) 875
■Nov. 18— A Trip to Saxony (Sc.) 150
Nov. 21— The Sealed Confession (Dr.) 900
Nov. 21— A Stone Quarry In Saxony (Sc.) 75
Nov. 25— The Escape from the Dungeon (Dr.).. 825
Nov. 25 — Cave Homes on the Canary Isles (Sc.) 180
Nov. 28— A Busy Cupid (Com.) 758
Nov. 28 — Review of the Austrian Army (Sc). 232
Dec. 2— The Promoter (Dr.) 1140
Dec. 5 — Jimmie Tricks the Landlady (Com.).. 475
Dec. 5— The Challenge (Dr.) 525
Dec. 9 — Camoens, the Portuguese Shakespeare,
Lisbon, 1578 (Hist. Dr.) 610
Dec. 9 — Important Scenes in Paris, France (Sc. ) 320
KALEM.
Nov. 20 — Dan, the Lighthouse Keeper (Dr.).. 1000
Nov. 22— How Texas Got Left (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 24 — The Temptation of Rodney Vane
(Dr.) 1000
Nov. 27 — The American Insurrecto (Dr.)
Nov. 29 — Among the Irish Fisher Folk (Eda.).
Nov. 29 — The Franciscan Friars of KUlarney,
Ireland (Top.)
Dec. 1 — How Betty Captured the Outlaw
(Comedy)
Dec. 1 — A Glimpse Into the Yellowstone Na-
tional Park (Scenic)
Dec. 4 — Arrah-Xa-Pogue i.'i reels) (Dr.) 300O
Dec. 6 — The Long Arm of the Law (Dr.) 1000
Dec. S— Too Much Ronlism (Com.) 1000
LUBIN.
Nov. 22 — The Ranchman's Daughter (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2.3— A Blind Deception (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2.i— His Brother's Double (Com.) 1000
Nov. 27— The .Man in the Taxi (Com. -Dr.) . .1000
Nov. 29— An Actor in a New Role (Com.).. 600
Nov. 29 — ^The Crab Industry (Ind.) 400
Nov. 30 — A Nicotine Conspiracy (Com.) 1000
Dec. 2— Western Chivalry (Com. -Dr.) lOitO
Dec. 4— A Head for Business (Dr.) TlOOO
Dec. (>— Sins of the Father (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7 — Love's Lat)or Lost (Com.) 1000
Dec. 9— The Teamster (Dr.) 1000
1CELIE8.
Nov. 2— Right or Wrong (Dr.) 360
Nov. 2— M'exlcan as It Is Spoken (Com.) 590
Nov. 9 — The Spur of Necessity (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 16— The Miser Miner (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Nov. 2.3— An Oil Country Romance (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 30— The Reason Why (Com.) 1000
Dec. 7 — A Western Girl (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14— The Better Man (Com.-Dr.) 1000
ECLIPSE.
(Q. Kleine.)
Nov. 8 — An Eye for an Eye. or the Last Days
of King Henry III of France (Dr.).iooo
Nov. 15 — The Hindu Jewel Mystery (Dr.) 1015
Nov. 22 — Guy Fawkes or the Gunpowder Plot
(Dr.) 1010
Nov. 29— The Mysterious Stranger (Dr.) 610
Nov. 29— Salt Indnstry In Sicily (Ind.) 372
Dec. 6 — The Luckless Banker iDr. ) 1002
PATHE.
Nov. 18 — Western Postmistress (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 18 — The Reporter (Dr.) 990
Nov. 20— Pathe's Weekly No. 47 (Topical) 1000
Nov. 22— A Pinch of Snuff (Com.) 680
Nov. 23— Cowboy Life (Dr.) 770
Nov. 24 — Two Daughters of Havana (Dr.) 600
Nov. 2.'i — The I»st Necklace (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 27— Pathe's Weekly No. 48 (Topical) . . 1000
Nov. 29 — Incendiary Indians (Dr.) 745
Nov. 29 — Glimpses of San Francisco (Scenic).. 250
Nov. 30 — Oh! What a Thanksgiving Day (Com.) 775
Dec. 2 — Bear Hunt Romance (Dr.) 990
Dec. 4 — Pathe's Weekly No. 49 (Topical) 1000
Dec. 6 — Hobo Luck (Am. Com.)
Dec. 7 — The Poisoned Arrow (Am. Dr.)
Dec. 9— Her Little Slipper (Am. Dr.)
C. G. P. C
Nov. 21— The Grouch Cure (Com.) 8f5
Nov. 22 — The Barl Tribe (Egyptlai> Soudan
Nbvelty) 310
Nov. 2.3— The Kioday Equilibrists (Nov.) 210
Nov. 24 — Comic Games in Singapore (Nov.).. .'li^n
Nov. 28 — Romance of the Mummy (Dr.) 700
Nov. 28 — Picturesque Hungary (Scenic) 290
Nov. 30— A Life-Savlng School In Australia
(Educational) 220
Dec. 1 — Rover is Jealous (Com. ) 560
Dec. 1 — Capturing Polar Bear Cubs (Adv.).. 290
Dec. 1 — Examination of the Stomach by X-Rays
(Educational) 150
Dec. 5 — The Secret of the (Confessional (Dr.)..
Dec. 6 — Fishing in the Ceram Islands (Sc.)..
Dec. 7 — French Cuirassier Manoeuvres (Militarv)
Dec. 8 — Eva's Faithful Furniture (Com.) "
Dec. 8 — Gathering and Preparing Cocoanuts In
the Philippine Islands (Ind.)
8ELIO
Nov. 17— A Spanish Wooing (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 20— The Convert of San Clemente (Dr.'ir. .ItOO
Nov. 21— The Night Herder (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 23 — Blackbeard (Dr. ) 1000
Nov. 24 — Getting Married (Ckjm.) 750
Nov. 24 — In Japan fEdu.) 2^0
Nov. 27 — The Right Name, but the Wrong Man
(Dramatic) 1000
Nov. 28— Tlie Telltale Knife (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 30 — An Evil Power (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 1 — In Japan (Scenic) 500
Dec. 1 — Seeing Cincinnati (Scenic) 500
Dec. 4 — A Diamond in the Rough (Dr.) 1000
Dec. .■) — A Frontier Girl's Courage (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7— The Maid at the Helm (Dr.) 1000
Dec. R — The Plnnihor (Com.) 600
Dec. 8 — A Day With a Circus (Novelty) 400
VITAGRAPH.
Not. 14 — The Girl and the Sheriff (Dr.) 1000
Nov. l.'i — Their Charming Mamma (Com. Dr.). 1000
Nov. 17— The Little Spy (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 18 — Vltagraph Monthly of Current Events
(Top.) 1000
Nov. 20— Heroes of the Mutiny (Dr.) lOOO
Nov. 21 — Wistaria (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 22— The Half-breed's Daughter (Dr.) lOOO
Nov. 24 — An Innocent Burglar (Com.) 1000
Nov. 25 — The Life Boat (Dr.) tOOO
Nov. 27 — The Politician's Dream (Comedy) ... .lOon
Nov. 2.S— The Freshet (Dr. ) 1000
Nov. 29 — The Voiceless Message (Dr. ) lOon
Dec. 1— The Last Cent (Dr.) 10<10
Hec. 2— Tlip Hnsking Bee (Comedv) inno
Dec. 4 — Saving the Special (Dr.> 1000
Dec. r> — The Hypnotist (Com.) 1000
Dec. ."■>— .\ Slight Mistake (Coin.) 1000
Dec. 6— The Black Chasm (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8— The Sick Man from tie East (Dr.)...100O
Dec. 9— His Wife's Secret (Dr.) 1000
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Show, five reel Mllano produtUon. JOHN W.
ERB. care of H. E. & G. Company, Newport, Ky.
WANTED — Lecturer for Ohio Dante Miiano
show, five reel Miiano production. JOHN W.
ERB, care of H. E. & G. Company, Newport, Ky.
THEATERS FOE SALE.
FOE SALE — Picture and vaudeville theater seat-
ing 1,200 ground floor. City 40,000. Will sell
whole or partners. M.\NAGER, Happyland, Au-
burn, N. Y.
FOR SALE — A moving picture and vaudeville
house, good location in the best town In the two
Dakotas. A money-maker for an experienced man.
Good reasons for selling. W. J. HAWK, Fargo.
N. D. P. O. Box 420.
PICTURE THEATEE. Melrose. Mass. Capacity
400. Stage, liooth. machine, chairs, etc. Rent $30.
See McDANIEL, 225 Essex Street.
EaUIPMENT FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — No. 4 Optigraph head, with two
lamp-houses (dissolver) mounted on oak l)oard.
Two stereo lenses, half size, 30 inches E. F.
Two gas jets. One arc lamp. One adjustable
rheostat. One six-inch objective tube. Lenses
match perfectly; machine is in fine condition,
never been in use, except to try out one night.
This portable outfit would be dirt cheap at $75.
What am I offered? A. W. LEE, Kemper Build-
ing, Kansas City, Mo.
FOR SALE — One camera for taking moving pic-
tures, a printer, developing out and 3,000 feet
of film, positive and negative. All guaranteed In
perfect condition, $500. Marpie Theater, Wichita,
Kan.
EDISON MACHINE FOE SALE— One pin machine
In very best of condition, complete, but without
take-up. Will sell for $85 and ship subject to
examination when charges are guaranteed. REX
SCHNEIDER. 623 Thirteenth Street, Oshkosh, Wis.
FOR SALE — Powers No. 5 Cameragraph com-
plete, with Lang rewloder. Been used four months.
$100. .G. t. HAMILTON, Box 257, Assumption,
111.
CHEAP! — Brand new Pathe professional moving
picture machine. HUTCHENS, jeweler, Yadkin-'
vine, N. C.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WANTED — "00 second-hand opera chairs with
cushion. Also two No. 6 Powers machines. Box
71, Knoxvllle, Tenn.
PHOTOPLAYS— How to write: and where to
sell. Book 2.T cents (silver). .Tacy Deans Pub-
lishing Coiupanv. 32 East Third Street. Cincinnati.
Ohio.
Exhibitors Film Service Co,
49 S. Penna Ave., Wilkes Barre, Pa.
We buy the best of the Independent Output.
We solicit your business.
Prompt Service Guaranteed
A Call Will Be Appreciated.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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DID YOU READ
What an exhibitor writes to the Moving Picture
World with reference to our Bells and other Musical
Instruments?
Fort Worth. Texas, October, igii.
Moving Picture World, New York City.
GentTemfcn : — In conjunction with an article in the Moving Picture World of October
21, headed "A Little Talk on Vaudeville in Picture Theaters," mcntioninR Mr. J. C.
Deagan, of Chicago, manufacturer of musical novelties, especially adapted to picture
show work, I can't help but feel it my duty as an extensive purchaser of Mr.
Deagan's instruments and a user of the same, to boost for him and his wonderful knowl-
edge of the manufacture of perfectly toned bells. While the article mentions only the
organ chimes as an attraction, I have found for complete effects on pictures, the Parsifal
Bells, Marimbaphone, Xylophone,
Electric Bells
(the greatest drawing card of all), unequalled when it comes to putting on perfect ef-
fects. I am using all these instruments, as well as Mr. Deagan's Cathedral Chimes, ir
addition to violin, cello, traps and effects.
I have not regretted the expenditure of several hundred dollars on Deagan instruments,
and to any show that wishes to increase its receipts, my advice will be fewer drum stunts
and more attractive music, such as only Bells can give, and the crowds will come.
(Signed) S. W. CUMMINGS.
Proprietor Orpheum Theatre, Fort Worth, Texas.
We make tJie Electric Bells in various sizes from
$40.00 up
The most popular sets of Bells we are now making are the
No. 310 outfit
25 Bells, 2 Octaves, Chromatic C to C
Complete with resonators, keyboard and all electrical apparatus.
Price of this outfit is $75.00
Will be shipped to you for examination and trial
receipt of $5.00 to guarantee express charges.
Ever> set of bells guaranteed one year.
Write for circulars and descriptive
matter
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 N. Clark Street
CHICAGO, ILL.
764
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Import Department
International Film Traders
5 West 14th St., New York
Weekly Importations
Feature Films
Masterpieces of the World's
Greatest Producers ranging in
length from 1000—4000 ft.
selected by our own European
Agents.
Artistic Posters 3 Sheets and
more.
Features sold outright without restriction.
Correspondence solicited.
IT IS
WONDERFUL !
The improvement in the qual-
ity of films produced by the In-
dependent manufacturers during-
the past few weeks is simply
wonderful. If you haven't seen
any Independent films lately, for
the love of Mike, look them up.
The manufacturers have simply
gone bugs on the subject of
quality, quality, quality — and
you'll get the benefit of the whole
thing if vou get vour films from
THE BIGGEST AND BEST
FILM RENTER IN THE
WORLD.
Carl Laemmie, President
The Laemmie Film Service
New Number:
204 West Lake St., Chicago, III.
Sykes Block. Minneapolis, Minn,
IS 17 Farnam St.. Oraaiia. Neb.
515 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Iowa
mo Wi'andotteSt.. Kansas City, Mo.
The BIGGEST and BEST film renter
in the World
(My Free Employment Bureau is tor
YOU. Go ahead and Use It.)
COMPENSARG
That s the device that saves Moving Picture
men two-thirds on their electric light bills,
and yet gives better light. Did you see our
ad. last week? Well, don't took it up. JusC
write for our
BooKlet 15 01 8
Fort Wayne ElectricWorks
of GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
1402 Broadway
FORT WAYNE, INDIAN 733
YOU CAN WRITE PLAYS
for moving pictures and make big money. Our
course includes instruction book, model scenario,
list of film makers and FREE criticism of your
first play. All for Si.
Photoplay Bureau, 5126 Superior, Cleveland, O.
■McKENNA-
BRASS
KICK PLATES
STAIR TREADS. DOOR SILLS
McKenna Bros. Brass Co.
PITTSBURGH, PA.
$285.00
IN CASH PRIZES
FOR SCENARIOS
To secure the very best 500-
ft. comedy scenarios money
can buy. the "Imp" Company
offers special prizes for the
four best manuscripts received
before the first of the year, as
follows :
1st Prize, 8100.00
2nd Prize, 75.00
3rd Prize, 60.00
4th Prize, 50.00
Mark your envelope "Con-
test" and address to "Carl
I,aemiHlo. Personal;"' care of
The ''Imp" Company
102 W. lOlst St., New York, N. Y.
Carl Laemmie, President
"WE RENT AND SELL
FEATURE FILMS
Dante* s Divine Comedy
(About 1500 ft. Radium)
Unrestricted Territory - tIST.SO
The Golden Wedding
The Sensation of the Season
ALL THE FIGHT FEATURES
Ask for lists, our prices will suit you
The Feature Film Co. (liiraeo.'in.
HERE AT LAST
A place to buy parts for M. P. machines for less
One of our SPECIALS
Intermittent <tt C« f POWERSu , .
SPROCKETS ^l**^" ^ EDISON Machines
Write (or Price Li»t
PITTSBURG M.P. SUPPLY CO., Pittsburg.Pa.
XtLig^ /\ff^|« 300 moretothe
WWW \^llwr Trap Drummers
Get your order in at
once. At our special
offer price — $10.0
This high-grade Orchestra
Drum, 10 thumb screw
rods, transparent drum
heads, solid shells, maple,
rosewood, walnut.
Sire, 3 X 14—3 X IS— 4 X IS— 4 X 14. This offer for
September and October.
E. P. Zeidier Drum Co., Cleveland, O.
I
SCENARIO
WRITERS!
If 7onr scenarios do not sell And a«t why.
Perhaps jour mannseript can be rewrttten
and made saleable, and roar mistake* may
be corrected In fotnre mannseript*. The
anthor of "Tecbnlqae of the Photoplar," etc.,
will glre 7onr manuscript penonal criticism
and rerlslon for a fee of only $2.
Exhibitors!
Bad Business?
Sobmlt 70Qr dlfflcnltlei to the anthor of
"The Photoplay Theater," and other utlcle*
on management, for adrlce and ■agfeatton,
the resolt of twenty years' ezperieacs ia
amnsement enterprise*. Simple qneationa $1
each.
Manufacturers !
Manoicrlpts developed, $10 eaeh. Bead in
tkat scenario that kas your staS puzzled and a
practical working script will be returned.
Epes Winthrop Sargent
21 East 20th St., N. Y. City
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
765
The Indestructo Carbon Holder
is *n mtrgijl cjitiiig ol ((iccial niriAl —
bttcd with a siulinf contact, upcritcd by a
set screw or wing nut, i( desired. The de-
sign of ttic contact Ata the carbon, furnish-
ing a larger area of contact, and thus
rei)uires less pressure to
securely hold the carbon.
It is impossible to score
the carbon, and the ad-
justment screw will not
"freeze" under any con-
siderations. The concen-
tric adjustment permits
instantaneous renewals of
carbons.
For further and full
particulars write
THE ST. JOHN CORPORATION
180 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY
SjU Jistrtbutort for
MOHAWK ELECTRIC CO. • Albany, New York
The Reliable Film
C I* Patent
jpllCer applied for
DURABLE AND EVERLASTING \
rnK
RELIABLE
i
ing splices quickly.
Matches sprocket holes
perfectly.
IT WELDS THE FILM
PriceComplete 5500
Ask your Llxthangc to
show you how it works.
Manufactured only by
A.J.Wellmann
Box 36R, CalleltsburK, Ky.
L— -
W. E. GREENE
FILM EXCHANGE, Inc.
THE OLDEST AND LARGEST INDEPENDENT
FILM EXCHANGE IN NEW ENGLAND
Mr, Exhibitor :
Start the Season right by
using an Independent Ser-
vice from a Reliable House.
We are buying the Output
of the Sales Co. and have
some choice services open.
Write, wire, or call today at
W. E. Greene Fil m Exchange, inc.
228 TREMONT ST., BOSTON, MASS.
Telephone: 2187-3790 Oxford
A GUNDLACH
PROJECTION LENS
Will Cerliinl) Improve Tour Piclur
uill make it sharp, clear
.111(1 brilliant, and if you
Kivc the height and width
1)1 the screen and the dis-
t;mce from the Lens to the center of the screen wc can
nirinsh a Lens to make the picture just the right size,
(iundlach i'rojcctioii Lenses arc furnished to order
with Towers and Motiograph Machines. They are sold
li\ all Film F.xc li.ingcs subject to appnjval.
Gundlach- Manhattan Optical Company
808 Clinton Ave., So. lochester. N. Y .
The Carl Barckhoff Company
BU1LD12RS OF PIPE ORGANS
With or without telf playing attachment
POMEROY, OHIO, U. S. A.
ESTABLISHED lil9
Over 3,000 Barckhoff Organs in use in the United
States which testify to their superiority and dura-
bility in construction, workmanship and character
of tone.
We make a specialty of Organ Chimes manu-
factured from the choicest Bell Metal. Not made
by any other builder.
AT LAST
It is possible to have daylight
pictures to run continually in a
lighted theatre.
Beautiful even illumination with
inexpensive indirect lighting fix-
tures. Not an electnc bulb ia
sight The light thrown to the
ceiling and diffused through the
room. No annoying side lights.
Theatre lighting revolutionized
bpy this Eyt CO Af FORT SYS-
TEM of Indirect Lighting.
Hundreds of installations being
made.
Our engineering department
will furnish yon free of expense,
reports and recommendations on
request.
No. E-405. LIU $10.5*.
Aak disoouau of your Electric
dealer. If he do«a not carry, ,
write \i» direct. Investigate
Eotiaeeriiit Reports Free.
BETTER LIGHT AT
LESS EXPENSE
Write today
NATIONAL X-RAY REFLECTOR CO.
235 Jackson Blvd., Chicago.
Gentlemen : —
Send full information regarding lighting of our theatre.
Length Width Ceiling Heighth
Name Address -. .
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766
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INDEPENDENT FILM SERVICE
We'll make die RIGHT PRICE and give the RIGHT SERVICE.
Have little used Powers No. 6 fitted with new 1912 Model Motiograph
I^mp House to sell. Low Price.
Bargains in Tickets and Carbons. All kinds of Machines and Supplies.
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY CO., 105 N. Diarborn .Street, Chlt.go
EXPORT FILM COMPANY
Dealers in New and Second-Hand Filma
and Moving Picture Machines
Second-Hand Films $5.00 per Reel up
Camtrapbone Film with two sets of records like new
Complete Lists sent free on request
EXPORT FILM COMPANY, 32 Union Sq. E., New York City
Features You Can Feature
That's what your business needs. Wake up I You fellers
who are in a ruL
Get in the Buzz Bus— and Book a FEATURE WEEKLY.
Go in training on counting money — ^you'll need it if you
•tart booking our magnetic, coin getting,
FEATURE FILMS
We buy them all — Cheyene 191 1, Romeo and Juliet, Oio
and Phyletes, Train Robbers, Passion Play and thirty
others.
Today is the time, before your competitor beats you to it
Heralds — Colored Announcement Slides, Banners and
Lithographs sent in advance. Send for prescription now.
THE FEATURE FILM COMPANY
TOLEDO, OHIO.
•WOCTORS OF HAS BEENS."
\Chy dofi't Tott thlak up plots foT
Motion Ptctura pUyi? Ifi Msy,
aod payi well. Ve tMcb yota by
niaJI bow to write sod sell your
plots. Many aucccssfwl endtuila.
tvu. DXTAiLa rass.
ASSOCIATED MOTION PICTURE SCHOOLS
. f II Chicago Op«ra tlouM Building CMICAOO
NEW FIELD
BIG MONEY
EASY WORK
DKMAND UNUMITKD.
THE E-Z SLIDE
MAKE THEM YOURSELF
CLEAR AS GLASS — WILL OUTLAST GLASS
You can write or print on them *• eaaily aa on a aheet of writing paper.
Aik your Film Exchange for them or write to
BATTERSHALL & OLESON "c'hic^go'lu.^"
"TaKe a Chance
Old Sport"
You have taken so many
— Take another
But remember you take no
chance with us
2600 ft. of Film Weekly
is the reason
Anti-Trust Film Co.
128 W. Lab* St.. Chicago, lU.
I World's Largest Mfrs.
'WuRUlZER
EsUblisbed 18G6
Wurlitzer PianOrchestra and Mandolin Sextet in Royal Theatre, Lima, O.
Write for 32-page booklet, showing
Wurlitzer Automatic Musical Instruments
in the leading picture theatres of the country.
The Wurlit/.er Instruments furnish better music than musicians
and reduce expenses. 50 different styles ; time payments ; big
catalog^ free. If jou can't call, AXTite to our nearest branch.
I
The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company
CINCINNATI NEW YORK CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA
117-121 E. 4th ^6-27 W. 82d 8»-881 S. Wabash 1835 Chestnut
STLOriS CLEVELAND BUFHALO LOUISVILLE COLUMBUS.O.
812 Pine SOOHuronRoad 701 Main 42« W. Green 57 E. Main
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767
Corcoran Moving
Picture Tanks
Develop your films to perfeclion. Save
Time and Reduce Your Expenses by using
a "Corcoran Film Development Tank."
All up-to-date houses are now installing the
"Corcoran System."
Far rrfrrriKr is (,> iii.ihit omiult the followlnt. <>:riph Co. of America, The
lodepraJral Moving I'liturci Co. of \nierlc«. The I'l^" l■r^ I'uture PUy» Co., NeflorCo.,
Tbanhou>rr Co., Hex. Chtinplon, Mrlir:t, (Uumnnt, Si. Louis Motion Piclurr Co., Klnc-
inamkir L o. u* \nii-riin. S. \. Motion I'uliirc Ci>.. I'.lMin.
Send for Price Liat No. S
A. J. CORCORAN. Inc.
No. U JOHN STREET NEW YORK CITY
To Obtain the Best Result You Must Use the
BEST CARBONS
Motion Picture Machines require Carbons that are
particularly adapted for the purpose.
Use ArCO-Biograph Brand
TTie Distinguishing Mark of
our Specially Manufactured
CARBONS
for Motion Picture Maciiines
CARBONS for all Makes of Flaming Lamps
Carried in Stock.
L. E. Frorup & Co., Importers
232-234 Greenwich St., New York
ITALIAN-TURKISH WAR FILM
GOING FAST- ONLY FIVE COPIES LEFT
Mr. Exhibitor — Is your territory sold yet ? If not— GO TO IT.
Remember, there is big money in this picture. An investment of $111.00 will bring you from $50.00 to $7500 a day.
Film sold with no restrictions. To anyone. To be exhibited anywhere except New York, Boston and Philadelphia, as
sole rights for these cities have been purchased by Albert A. Kaufman, 46 E. 14th St.. to whom applications should be made
tor booking in these cities. It will pay you to buy this film as you will positively get your investment back in two days If
you are interested, wire a deposit and we will ship immediately. Length of film approximately 925 ft. Price $111.00. 24
lithographs — three styles — also 12 Itali.Tn-Turkish flags free to every buyer.
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TRIPOLI F I
EST 104th STREET
L M CO.
NEW YORK
CITY
768
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
AN INVITATION TO EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors from coast to coast are cordially invited to visit the exhibition
rooms of the Western office of the Moving Picture World, Suite 306, 307,
309, No. 167 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Representatives of the paper will be glad to extend every courtesy, and
give you information, if desired, with regard to the various propositions
that are advertised through the columns of the Moving Picture World.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED
INFORMATION BUREAU, MOVING PICTURE WORLD
167 West Washington St. CHICAGO, ILL.
Advertisers, send us samples of your product and a liberal supply of catalogues
The Greatest Rag Song of the day now ready for Illustrated Song Singers.
"THAT MUSICAL DREAM"
PUBLISHED BY BETTS & DINNER,
145 N. CLARK STREET, CHICAGO.
r.*- ncHNTON -Mi
MsmHPlCTUREi
— TO-NICHT •*2-^ jji^
HARD TIMES?
Not if you are using the proper advertising system to induce
people to come to your theatre and then give them the worth of their
money after they are there. Hard times are only what you make
them, and if you are continually crying hard times, and no business
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
for the reason that you are not wilHng to take advantage of
an opportunity to increase your business through the medium of
GOOD ADVERTISING
We have letters from exhibitors in which they state that our sys-
tem of advertising has increased their receipts from 5% to 10%.
What it has done for others it will do for you.
The Easel Is $10.
V
The Posters are two
dollars per week
if paid for five weeks in advance. All posters dating back beyond
October 30th we will sell you for one dollar per week. We can
furnish you with posters as far back as July 10, 191 1.
Exhibitors Advertising Company
Suite 604-605-606, J 17 North Dearborn St., Chicago, ill.
NEW YORK OFFICE
Room 815, 145 West 45th Street, New York
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A FULLY EQUIPPED 1912 Motor-Driven MOTIOGRAPH
FOR $268.50 UP
The latest addition to the MOTIOGRAPH line
A snappy, up-to-tlic-minute 1912 model machine that
for grace of design, perfection in construction, "and pic-
ture," cannot be equalled.
Naturally you wonder how we can g^ve such astonish-
ing value for the money. The reason is simple — We
have been building machines for years. Have a splen-
didly equipped factory, and the wonderful success of the
MOTIOGRAPH has done away with heavy experimen-
tal expense.
Dependable Service is what you are after, and every
MOTIOGRAPH sold is our silent salesman. When you
buy a MOTIOGRAPH and like it you tell your friends
and when they are in the market their decision is in-
fluenced by the wonderful results you have obtained.
We are always glad to demonstrate our line. — Call at
the factory and learn more about us and the MOTIO-
GRAPH.
Good MOTIOGRAPH operators — get in touch with
us.
Enterprise Optical Manufacturing Company
564-572 WEST RANDOLPH ST.
CHICAGO
For Sale by Live Dealers Everywhere
NO. 1000— C MOTOR DRIVEN MOTIOGRAPH
ILG VENTILATING FANS
ARE STANDARD FOR THEATRE VENTILATION
We are specialists
We have over 200
in Chicago theatres.
ILG FANS ARE
the self cooled motor
sumption— quiet run-
lation— freedom from
capable engineering
be glad to lay out
in theatre ventilation,
fans and blowers
alone.
NOTED FOR-
— low power con-
ning- ease of instal-
repairs. We have a
department and will
your system.
ILG Self Cooled Motor Fan.
SEND US A SKETCH OF YOUR THEATRE WITH SEATING CAPACITY AND TELL US THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGE
AVAILABLE, WE CAN THEN TELL YOU HOW TO PLACE THE FANS, WHAT THEY WILL COST TO INSTALL
AND OPERATE. ILG FANS CAN BE INSTALLED BY ANY ELECTRICIAN.
ILG ELECTRIC VENTILATING CO., 160 WHITING STREET, CHICAGO, ILL.
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HALLBERGS
CATALOGUE
25c. in Stamps
Brings this to you.
Nothing Hke it ever published
before.
Will prove a constant guide
cind money maker to every
proprietor, manager and
operator.
Send 25cts, today.
Special Jobber of
Edison
Powers
Motiograph
Moving Picture Machines
The "Hallberg Economizer"
Used in connection with any
of the above moving picture
machines, produces the finest
results on your screen that
money can buy.
I Equip Theaters Completely
And carry in stock only the
highest grade goods required
for your theater.
Free catalogues, circulars and
pamphlets furnished of indi-.
vidual items you require.
J. H. HALLBERG
36 E. 23rd St., New YorK
OPERA
FOR EVERY PURPOSE
1,000 STYLES
CHAIRS
ESTABLISHED 1865
WRITE FOR CAT. No. 31
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OH! MR. EXHIBITOR!!
THINK OF THE MOTHERLESS,
THE FATHERLESS AND THE
Childless komca as the result of theater panics. Protect th. lire, .f jmu ■•tTMH
ky installing our "ANTI-PANIC THEATER CHAIR, si Dead at f*sa«sil>wn.
176 at Boyertown, 575 at Iriquois Theater, Chicago. Make thcM h.rr.n imyMiiU^
Our chair is a friend to the Public
It adTcrtiscs yovr theater amd makaa jwx haaiaea* grow.
It ia a tf»ci-tavtr, Hft-twvtr, mtttty-tmvtr. Giraa a%% B«r« teatlBf.
IT IS THE ONLY SANITARY CHAIR
It will auke your theater all aiales.
It ia the w.rlid'a greatest theater chair, ^rfecte4 t. the higheat degree.
2,''ci,'.S!2a. IBE HAHDESIY Mf fl. CO., Canal B»Ter. Obit, U. S. A.
Operators!
I cuarantee quick aod satisiactory
repair work on all machines.
Only genuine parts supplied. Get
my prices on ONE DROP OIL
and BULL DOG CEMENT
the best articles of their kind on
the market
H. A. MACKIE
8S3 Broadway, Car. 14th Street Niw rork
'Phon. I 2478 StuyT..ant
8THL PURNITUKE CO.,
New Ywk Wn«ii
CHEAP
STEEL FRAME
TnEATte CHAOtS
ABSOLUTELY
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Saitabls ior saall
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THEATRE SEATING
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Willie lUUAT and Cat. V3 (Upholstered Chairs)
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Wideat rang. •( styles .nd pries. Large Stocks
Hmerican Seating Company
218 S. Wabaah Avo. CHICACO
IB W. 18th St, NEW YORK
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MARY DISCOVERS THE PLOT
I A WESTERN GIRL
"p\IRECTLY upon his arrival in the West in search
^-^ of gold, Dick, an Easterner, rescues Mary Brown
from the advances of a bully, and being wounded, is
taken to her home. The bullv plots revenge, and, two
months later, when Dick finds ge^d, overpowers him and
hastens to register the claim as his own. How Mary
discovers the plot, and by pluck and desperate ridine
thwarts the villain is a story that will thrill the strong
and weak alike.
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POWER'S
INQ6
CAMfRAGOAPH
It Stands
The Strain
POWER'S
CAMERAGRAPH No. 6
Is built to stand hard usage.
It is built to resist knocks.
It doesn^t "lay down,'^^
YOUR moving picture machine must be one you can rely on,
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It projects a picture without flicker, and will furnish a show
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r^ today. It represents the most ad-
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26th.
A Special and a Feature Issued as a Regular Thanhouser Release
Released, Tuesday, Dec. 12th — Henric Ibsen's
THE LADY FROM THE SEA
Released, Friday, Dec. 15th
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fashionable New York playhouse, the Great American Middle Class
will be enabled to enjoy it for a nickel or a dime, thanks to YOU I
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It's all in the asking. Ask! Ask! Ask! Every critic has said THIS
production surpasses the stage one in point of realism.
is that kind of "Thanhouser Funnyfilm" that you'd expect in our
"Greatest December." and if you're one of the folks who say good
comedy is lacking and then somehow can't book this reel, you have
our sympathy. '"There's no such word as 'Can't' in the dictionary,"
goes the phrase. But there is, as a matter of fact; you'll find it
right AFTER "Can." "CAN" comes first; and it comes first, too, with
the wise exhibitor who shows EVERY comedy reel WORTH showing.
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PAPA'S LETTER
{Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
A beautiful, pathetic story with a remarkable child act-.r
RELEASED THURSDAY, DEC. 7th
THE LONG STRIKE
{Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
A big picture of love and labor, excellently stagO'l
RELEASED FRIDAY, DEC. 8th
GETTING EVEN WITH EMILY
{Length, approx. 630 ft.)
RELEASED WITH
STRAY BULLETS
{Length, approx. 349 //.)
Two clever little comedies with many laughable situations.
RELEASED SATURDAY, DEC. 9th
THE FRONTIER DOCTOR
[^Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
A W'e-tern drama, beautiful in sentiment, with supeib scenic backgrounds.
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Monday, Dec. 4th Length, 993 Feet
JUST TWO LITTLE GIRLS
The IT and HIT of distinctive fotodramatics —
thoroughly steeped i n beauty and sweetness.
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Wednesday, December 6th
"STRUCK GOLD"
995 feet of exceptionally interesting West-
ern film. Stirring story; wealth of beautiful
scenery; red-corpuscled action and phenome-
nal photography. GET IT !
Coming! Wed. Dec. 13th
The LAW of the RANGE
A Western from the West.
Scene from " STBLCK COLD"
Saturday, December 9th
Desperate Desmond
Abducts Rosamond
967 feet of house-jamming film novelty. Brave Claude,
after many thrilling and humorous adventures, saves Rosa-
mond from the clutches of Desmond; BUT^ — " The villain still
pursues her!" Stop pursuing chimerical box office attractions
and GET DESPERATE DESMOND !
Sat. Dec. 16th THE Split Reel
"IN THE EARLY DAYS''
MUTT & JEFF MAKE the FEATHERS FLY
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DAVID HORSLEY, BAYONNE, N. J.,
SALES CO., SOLE DISTRIBUTORS
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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YOU NAME THE DAY
FOR THE SECOND
ECLAIR RELEASE
Another Eclair will be issued very
shortly and You are Just as much in-
terested in its snrrrss as we are.
What Day Do You Want for
its issue ?
We will be guided entirely by the
decision of the trade.
Bear In Mind : We are now
issuing The American Eclair on
Tuesday and the Paris -American-
ized Eclair on Thursday.
High Class Comedy will character-
ize the Second Release and many Two-
subiect reels will be offered.
We value your opinion and will
appreciate an expression from you at
once.
HANDSOME SOUVENIR FOR
YOUR TROUBLE
To every exhibitor or renter who
writes, we will mail with our compli-
ments a handsome, New Photo of the
Harrison- Fisher Girl, all ready for
framing.
Coming Releases
Thursday, December 7
There Fell a Flower
(Coniedyj
Life in Haute Piemont (Educational)
An Interesting Split Reel
Tuesday, December 12
The Musician's Daughter
American Heart Tale
Thursday, December 14
Japanese Drama
Her One Day's Dream
with artists from the Imperial
Theatre, Tokio
Tuesday, December 19
A Tragic Joke
unusual American drama
Tuesday, December 26
The Wrong Bottle
or a Drug Clerk's Mistake
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GREAT NORTHERN
Release for Saturday, December 2nd
THE PENALTY OF HER AMBITION
A strong and appealing dramatic production, depicting how a young couple's domestic happiness was
restored to them through the devoting influence of their child,
Release for Saturday, December 9th
BUTTONS AND HOOKS
A comedy of an entirely new kind. One that compels hilarity, A real rib-tickler.
Enacted by star performers.
ON THE SAME REEL :
WINTER IN SWITZERLAND
An exceedingly charming picture of Alpine scenery. Snowbound villagers nestle in the valleys with the
superb peaks forming a wonderful and impressive background.
THE OLD
RELIABLE
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Sold Only Through Motion Picture Distributing
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INORDISK FILM CO. OF COPENHAGEN.)
OHAIVIRION
INTERESTING SUBJECTS
EVERY MONDAY and WEDNESDAY
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The right opportunity is a rare one. Champ films are choice opportunities
to every Exhibitor and Exchange, as the subjects are rich in variety and theme
A TRAITOR ON THE STAFF
Released December 11th
Suffers disgrace in malicious attempts to dishonor his military rival
for the hand of the general's daughter
THE SAVING OF DAN
Released December 13th
All the beauty of the West in its natural scenic setting forms the
background of this clean Western story
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"THE LITTLE STOCKING"
(Copyright lyii hup 1-ilnis to.)
The illustration shown herein is a striking scene from our Christ-
mas picture, "The Little Stocking."
It is a totally different sort of CHRISTMAS story. Released
Thursday, Dec. 14th. Book it just as early as you possibly can.
"WHY THE CHECK WAS GOOD"
(Copyright 1911 Imp Filftts Co.)
A drama that goes straight to the heart. It illustrates the reward
of kindness. Released Monday, Dec. nth. Will YOU get it?
OUR DANDY "SATURDAY SPLIT"
(Copyright 19H Imp Films Co.)
This time it's TWO BULLY COMEDIES on the one reel— the
kind vou have ordered us to produce! One is called "Billy's Seance"
and the other "Bungalow Burglars." with a laugh in every inch.
RELEASED SATURDAY. DEC. i6th. Don't forget that THREE
IMPS A WEEK will bring AT LEAST THREE GOOD HOUSES A
WEEK. Thats what hundreds of wise exhibitors tell us!
.VOr/r£.— Stunning picture postcards of KING BAGGOT for sale at ridicu-
lously low prices. Send for sample and terms at once.
NOTICE:— Jht Imp A. B. C. Books will make fine Christmas souvenirs for
your patrons. Write for special prices immediately. Or wire.
.VOr/C£.— Photos of leading "Imp" performers for sale separately or in mag-
nificent lobby frame. VVrite for particulars today.
.V077Cfc-.-Re sure of at least THREE PACKED HOUSES EVERY WEEK
by using THREE-IMPS-EVERY-WEEK
Arrange it with your exchange .\ OJt' .'
INDEPENDENT
MOVING PICTURES
COMPANY
102 Wttt lOlst Street New York
Carl Laemmle, Pregident
A SPLIT IMP
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COMET
Mister Up-and-at-em Exhibitor, T.uZm\ZV:±T
mand the COMET'S split-reel release of MONDAY. DEC. 4th. IT'S A PIPPIN.
The UPS and DOWNS
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600 feet of screams.
The funniest thing since the Runaway Horse,
in conjunction with the slapbangdest, rough and
tumblest, knock down and drag outest FOOT-
BALL SCRAMBLE ever witnessed by an
American gathering.
400 feet of the
CARLISLE (Indian)- JOHNS HOPKINS
UNIVERSITY|FOOTBALL GAME
decided Jast Saturday at Baltimore. Md. Every important play of the fcimous REDSKIN
WARRIORS and the pale-face College boys is faithfully reproduced. THORPE, the great Indian
half-back, was at his best. LONESTAR (the Sioux chief) electrified the crowd with his repeated
dare-devil breaks through the HOPKINS line. See MORTON'S (Hopkins' end) successful attack
of the Indian defense for a touchdown after a sixty-yard run which turned twenty thouseind
normally safe and sane citizens into a mob of howling maniacs. The players of each team are
shown in parade before the camera. Order this film at once and pack your theatre with the elite
of the town.
RELEASED FRIDAY. DEC. 8th.
Just in Time for Dinner
is our big Christmas number, and you will make
no mistake in ordering scime at once. A beau-
tifully staged and excellently photographed story
of the Christmas home-coming of the son whom
the family mourned as dead. The Comet Com-
pany is seen at its best in this picture. One
thousand feet. Through Motion Picture
Distributing and Sales Co.
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Scene from "Just In Time For Dinner.
THE COMET FILM CO.,
344 East 32nd Street
NEW YORK CITY
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IMPORTANT AUNOUNCEWENT
Realizing that the day of the ordinary cowboy and Indian picture has passed from public
favor, a radical change has been made in the Bison Company, and in the future nothing but
Sensational-Spectacular-Western-Military Productions
will be released. To this end the entire stock company has been reorganized and new
directors employed, the regular company now numbering sixty people. In addition, we
have leased from the Miller Brothers their
Famous 101 Ranch Wild West Show
including the entire company of 350 people (riders, actors and Indians), together with their
horses, equipment and paraphernalia. The Bison company is unquestionably
The Largest Stock Company in the World
Some ot the Additions to the Bison Stock Company
The massive productions now being made will create a sensation wherever shown. We
will begin releasing them in a few weeks.
Watch for Release Dates!
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To Select from Weekly
AVAILABLE THROUGH SIXTY- THREE EX-
CHANGES IN I UNITED STATES and CANADA
Weekly Program
Monday
Imp. Comet, American. Champion. Nestor. Solax
starts Dec. 18th.
Tuesday
Thanhouser. Bison. Powers. (Eclair U. S.)
Wednesday
Champion. Solax. Reliance. Ambrosio. Nestor.
Thursday
Rex. American. Itala. Imp. Eclair.
Friday
Bison. Solax. Thanhouser. Lux. Comet.
Saturday
Powers, Itala, Great Northern. Nestor. Reliance.
Republic starts Dec. 16th. Imp. starts Dec. 2nd.
Sunday
Majestic. Republic starts Dec. 17th.
Exhibitors the World Over
are showing selections from this program in their
theatres to packed houses.
There is a Reason
None Better
Motion Picture
Distributing
and Sales Co.
IIIE. 14th St.
New York, N.Y.
Your Mother
will like the picture n^enlioncd Leiow. Ix-cause
it is so clean and quaint, so picturesque
and homelike. It's old-fashioned, yet up-to-
date. Jt's very, very real, and very, very
human. Its a picture parents can take their
children to see. a picture to which children can
take their parents. All who see it will see the
measure of a man.
"The Measure
of a Man"
Released, Thursday,
December 6th
Is a whimsical and winsome drama, with just
that touch of comedy to make it fascinating.
Fate is a great kidder. Its the greatest prac-
tical joker the human race, which comprises
you and ourselves and all our other neighbors
on this old mud-ball of an earth, ever knew.
But this is a story where Fate makes a fumble!
It's a picture that will long be remembered for
its character delineation.
SIZE UP
"The Measure of a Man"
Rex
MOTION PICTURE
MASTERPIECE CO.
573 Eleventh Avenue
New York City
Sales Co. says the Measure of a Man
is some dime-mention!
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in Three Reels with
= MISS MABEL TALIAFERRO ==
The dainty, diminutive, international idol.
Here Is the greatest combination ever offered by any maker anywhere.
The sweetest story ever told, gorgeous production, p>erfect photography, incom-
parable action; in short the crowning triumph of picturedom —
WILL BE RELEASED AT AN EARLY DATE— BOOK IT NOW.
Dec. 1 1 . "The Chief's Daughter"
Indian drama^-on same reel
"April Fool"
A speedy farce-comedy
Dec. 12. "A Romance of the
Rio Grande"
Thrilling Western romance of Mexican
bootlegging. Great horsemanship
Dec. 14. George Warrington's Escape
Excellent drama of the Revolutionary
period
Dec. 1 5.
Industries of the South
and West
A review of the Southlands accomplish-
ments. Great educational
CINDERELLA PUBLICITY FOR EXHIBITORS
We are preparing special de luxe Posters, Bulletins, Press Sheets, Lobby Photos, Elec-
tro Ads, etc. Everything to help exhibitors make this the greatest success of their
career.
THE SELIG POLYSCOPE COMPANY
20 East Randolph St. CHICAGO 20 East Randolph St.
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Gaumont, Tuesday, Dec. 12
HEROISM
Drama. About 6io ft.
Tom, envious of his brother's
honors gained in war, distin-
guishes himself for bravery in a
fire and proves himself a hero
also.
ARABIAN CUSTOMS
Industrial. About 366 ft.
Eclipse, Wednesday, Dec. 13
Gaumont, Saturday, Dec. 16
IHE TRAGEDY OF OLD AGE A QUEEN'S TREACHERY,
Drama.
About 798 ft.
Too old for work, the grand-
father is turned out of his son's
house, but little Jane manages to
bring about his happy return.
HARBOR OF MARSEILLES, FRANCE
Scenic. About 215 ft.
Or
The Betrayal of Charles VI
of France
(Colored.)
Historical Drama. About 1,000 ft.
A beautifully colored feature
describing the many plots of the
false Queen Isabel against the
life ana throne of Charles VI of
France.
Advance Announcements Free.TS^'rite to
GEORGE KLEINE tGmm
166 No. State St., Chicago, 111.
LICENSED BY THE MOTION PICTURE PATENTS CO.
THE M()V1N(. picture: WORLD
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Saving the Special
Monday, December 4tli
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Especially strong in its thrilling moments 01 suspense, more especially the
saving of the Special by the act of a devoted wife whose husband is the engineer
and the cowering of the villain bv a little girl. She holds him at bay with a pistol.
' Mlu Julia Swayne Gordon
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John Banny
Hypnotizing the Hypnotist'*
''A Slight Mistake''
Tuesday, December 5th
This is a split reel, two on one. Two of the funniest comedies of the season.
''The Black Chasm
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Wednesday, December 6th
An Indian Legend. Glimpses of the Primeval forests of America. Most
beautifully picturesque. Devouringly fascinating.
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War
ff
Friday, December 8th
The eyes of the world is centered on the War between Italy and Turkey. A faithful portrayal
of scenes at the Siege of Tripoli. A Monster Production that will create a universal cr>' for peace.
It beggars description. A Capacity Booster.
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His Wile's Secret
Saturday, December 9th
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She keeps hubby in suspense. It comes out all right. Hubby's tickled to
death. There's spirit and go to it.
Mi» Taptey
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-ONE TOUCH OF NATURE"— It reaches home Monday. December i ith
•THE MILITARY \IR-SCOUT"— War up to date Tuesday. December 12th
"THE VENTRILOQUIST'S TRUNK"— Full of fun Wednesday. December 13th
"LOVE AT GLOUCESTER PORT"— Romance of land and sea Friday. December 15th
"^ICK M ^N FROM THE EAST"Makes good Saturday. December i6t.i
P TheVitagraph Company of America
NEW YORK, lit NatUM St.
CHICAGO. 109 Raodolpk St.
P\RIS. IS Rne Salate-Ctdic
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Released Wednesday, December 6
Length about 1000 feet
Sins of the Father
A potent story that teaches a strong moral lesson. Fascinatingly dramatic,
as the Nemesis of a relentless fate closes about the young man. Unique in its
ending.
Released Thursday, December 7
Length about 1000 feet
Love's
Labor
Lost
In the fable, while the
wolf and bear quarreled
over the honey, the fox ate
it. In this story, while two
lovers fought a duel over
pretty Peggy, a third lover
won her. A delicious com-
edv.
Released Saturday, December 9
Length about 1000 feet
The Teamster
Jim Logan, a brave army teamster, loved deeply the fair Clara Meyers.
But she married another who also did love her. In his heart Jim concealed love's
fierce fires. In the end, brave Jim gave up his life for her whom he'd wished
for his wife. With a kiss from his adored as his ample reward, he passed calmly
on from earth's strife. A dandy Western.
Released Monday, December 11
Length about 1000 feet
A Girlish Impulse
How a fair maid foiled the wicked plans of a disappointed lover and was
happily united with the man of her heart.
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List of the Best Films Released During
the Week of Dec. nth, 1911
Published in the Interest of the Exhibitor
Dec I2th —
"Youth versus Age"
Dec. nth —
••Pathe's Weekly"
Dec. 13th —
"The Flower Girl of Las Palmas"
Dec. 14th —
"An Episode of Early Mormon Days"
Dec. 15th —
"In the Grip of Alcohol"
(Two Reels)
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^^"^ TRADE MARK
THE MOTION PICTURE BUSINESS
IS THE BUSINESS FOR YOU
No other business to-day holds
out such certainty of big returns
on such small initial investment.
But your success depends largely
on your first step — the purchase of
your machine. Don't buy a cheap
machine. Don't let the slight dif-
ference in cost between a cheap ma-
chine and
THE
Edison Kinetoscope
the best motion picture machine
made, stand between you and the
success of your show.
l^Olt^
With the Edison Kinetoscope,
projecting the clearest, steadiest
pictures, working constantly day
after day, night after night, with-
out annoying pauses and interrup-
tions, you build up the patronage
that makes your show a permanent-
ly profitable institution. Besides,
the Edison will outlast any other
motion picture machine.
With a cheap machine, projecting
poor pictures, you destroy your
patronage besides throwing away a
good proportion of your profits on
repairs — and sooner or later you
have to buy a good machine any-
way.
Buy the best machine first — the
Edison Kinetoscope.
Write to-day for full particulars
and copy of the Edison Kinetogram.
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Scenes from 'AN INTERNATIONAL HEART BREAKER"
Edison Films
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 2th
"BUCKSKIN JACK, THE EARL OF GLENMORE"
O&ST.
Buckskin Jack Herbert Prior
Lady Eleanor Laura Sawyer
Lady Jane Mabel Tnumelle
Howard Branders, Snitor for Lady Jane's hand James Gordon
A Visitor at Glenmore Hichard Neil
The Butler Charles Sutton
Buckskin Jack, ot Ignaclo, Colorado, discovers that he Is the long missing Earl
of Glenmore, and visits his ancestral home, meeting his two charming wards.
Played in beautiful scenery, it is a delightful mixture ot comedy and drama.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 3th
(On reel with "Eskimos in Labrador.")
"AN INTERNATIONAL HEART BREAKER"
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The Heart Breaker Mary Fuller
The American John B.. Cumpson
The Englishman Harry West
The German Williani Wadsworth
The Irishman Edward O'Connor
The Hebrew Julian Beed
All nations are represented in the suitors for her hand. The different types
are clean cut and the fun is fast and furious up to the totally unexpected finish.
"ESKIMOS IN LABRADOR"
(On reel with "An International Heart Breaker.")
Interesting views of these people with their sledges, dogs and boats. A short
81m of great value.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ISth
"BROCKTON FAIR AND HORSE SHOW"
(Brocton, Massachusetts, October 3rd to 6th, 1911.)
A complete tour of the great fair of 1911, showing races, parades, the reception
of Governor Foss, horse and dairy cattle show, all beaatlfnlly photographed and
highly Interesting. A film all will want to see.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1 6th
(On reel with "A Trip from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek.")
"STAGE-STRUCK LIZZIE"
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Lizzie Alice Washburn
Her Employers I ""• <iL ''^ "W^Uj^ma
(Mrs. Frances Hulette
..,■ ^ui,j (Yale Boss
The Children f^^^ jjay Weick
An Actress Elsie McLeod
Tlie Stage .Manager Charles M, Seay
Lizzie was desperately anxious to get on the stage. She lost several positions
because she could not bring her mind down to common things, such as washing
dishes or attending to children. Finally slie got a chance and— charity draws
a veil ever what happened.
'^A Trip from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek"
(On reel with "Stage-Struck Lizzie.")
\ short scenic picture of wonderful beauty, taking us through the heart of the
Rocklae and over the summit.
ReUate of Dec. 19th (Great Xma* Picture): "SAIVTA CLAUS and the CLUB MAN"
THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
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TO THE GENTLEMEN OF THE MOTION
PICTURE INDUSTRY:
A Declaration of Intentions:
MERE has come among your ranKs a paradox, the enig-
matical advent of a nevv^comer, sponsored by a group
vsrhose connection v^ith and Knov/^Iedge of the motion
picture industry are as old and varied as that industry
itself. It comes to you in the form of a nevsr brand of film,
or a brand of new film, for the w^ord "new^" means fresh, modern.
recent, and this film of tomorrovsr v\rill be all these, and a trifle
more.
Good intentions are an important factor in any under-
taKing ; but of far more consequence are the means to promote
them to materialization. Not alone have vsre these intent. ons and
these means, but w^e have as well another and still a greater in-
centive, the necessity and imperative desire of the trade.
That it is natural to anticipate the n^ost favorable results is
attested by these facts: We have the necessary fundamental and
familiar Knowledge of the vvrants and needs of the trade ; we have
the ambition and the agencies to correct the common evils and
the general faults in the manufacturing field ; ■<^e have the cour-
age of sincere convictions, and the money to bacK them up!
Experience. Determination, and a respectable amount of
Money--a triumphant trinity ! With them w^e are going to cause a
revolution and a revelation in film circles. These are not mere ex-
travagant and presumptious speculations ; they are practical
principles, paramount propositions, valid expressions— they are
a Prophecy !
Architecture, sculpture, painting, music, poetry— these may
be called the strongest synonym of civilized life and mental
accomplishment. Add to the list The Gem Motion Picture Co.
Convincing ?
ThanK you ! We hope you share it v^th us|
THE GEM MOTION PICTURE CO.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
T N the course of many interviews with the editors of in-
■*■ fluential journals in various parts of the country
recently obtained by a representative of The Moving Pic-
ture World the most striking thing was the sincere and
often sympathetic interest shown in the motion picture,
its present development and its possibilities for the future.
In Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and lesser cities,
where the views and the knowledge of the editors of the
most widely read papers are always fairly typical of the
views and knowledge of the best classes in the commun-
ity, the disposition toward the motion picture was, on the
whole, friendly. There seemed, however, to be an unani-
mous recognition of the fact that the picture will do bet-
ter and greater things in the future. The present status
of the motion picture came in for much hostile criticism,
and the adverse comments were mostly directed toward
films of foreign make. This brings us face to face with a
remarkable fact. The foreign films, with one or two not-
able exceptions, have depreciated, not by going back, but
by standing still. The progress of the American product,
or, at least, a considerable portion of it, has been so great
and rapid that the foreign makers have been unable to
keep up, and seem in consequence to have deteriorated.
We are not, of course, speaking of the occasional feature
films, but of the average, which is sustained in a regular
and certain number of releases. As a rule, made certain
by a few exceptions, foreign films have never been popu-
lar in this country. The ordinary foreign picture, por-
traying the social, moral and political conditions prevail-
ing in Europe is often unintelligible to Americans, and
not infrequently offensive and disgusting. Our views of
life and our sense of humor are so vastly different.
Whether Gallic or Teutonic there is something bovine
and heavy about European humor which in this country
thoroughly fails to please. Add the badly translated titles
with their English hacked out of a cheap dictionary and
the unpopularity of these pictures is easily understood.
It is only fair to except both Gaumont and Pathe by name
from these strictures.
* * *
THE benefits of organization were signally demon-
strated in the case of the Pennsylvania exhibitors
who have through an appeal to the courts escaped the
preposterous annual tax of $500 levied by a legislative
enactment of the year 1907. Legislation, State and Na-
tional, was at one time in our history considered as an
exercise of statesmanship, but within recent times it
seems to have degenerated into a luxury and pastime, de-
manded by irresponsible reformers. The result has been
much dangerous and harmful bungling. There is no way
in which we can question and annul pernicious laws ex-
cept through an invocation of the courts. It is a weari-
some and expensive proceeding, but it is well worth while,
as the issue in the Keystone State has amply attested.
* ♦ *
WE read of a progressive Western city whose "Play-
ground Commission" plans the acquisition and con-
trol of a certain number of moving picture houses to be
run at the expense of the community for the benefit of
children only. That would be a consummation devoutly
to be wished. Time and again we have pointed out the
extraordinary influence of the picture over the mind in
its immature and formative state, and we emphasized the
dangers arising from such a situation by reason of the
character of certain pictures. The "Playgrounds Com-
mission," which consists of an equal number of men and
women, could be trusted to select proper programs. Such
a work deserves the best efforts of the friends of human-
ity and has our sincerest wishes for its success.
* * *
IN as far as they show a significant quickening of
popular intelligence in every part of the country, the
results of the late elections should not be lost on the ex-
hibitors and manufacturers, who must gain their liveli-
hood by appealing to the public intelligence. People
nowadays apply the quality test in pictures as well as in
politics. Everywhere we witness a departure from old
ideas and old methods and a smashing of precedent and
tradition. He is no longer deemed the best "showman"
who can best fool the public. The "philosophy" of Bar-
num has gone out of fashion and nothing will survive
but quality. Time was when the promises a manager
made to his public were not taken seriously and were
broken almost as a matter of course. 'Tis no longer thus.
Managers of moving picture theatres are held to strict
account by their patrons, who resent nothing more than
a diet of broken promises. Some manufacturers show
very clearly that they understand the situation. They
meet it with splendid pictures, whether dramatic or edu-
cational. Others still adhere to the old superstitution that
the majority of moving picture patrons are in a state of
idiocy and on their final passage to an asylum for the im-
becile. Let such bestir themselves in time before the
Limbo of Forgotten Film Makers swallows them up.
* * *
MOVING Picture Outrages" is the pleasant title of
an editorial in our ancient contemporary The
New York Tribune. The article in question is the usual
"scathing denunciation" of motion pictures and recites
as the specific count in the indictment an allegation to the
effect that elopements in moving pictures are becoming
too frequent. It is quite possible that elopements have
recently figured a bit too conspicuously in films, but what
is there "outrageous"? Elopements do occur in real life,
and generally it is the extremely young girl and the ex-
tremely young man that elopes. In most cases the paren-
tal consent is witheld, because the would-be bride and
bridegroom are believed to be too young for marriage.
Now according to American ideas there is nothing es-
sentially wrong about an elopement. Many elopers make
excellent wives and husbands. The inclination to take
"a shot" at the moving pictures has in some newspaper
offices become an irresistible habit.
* * *
WE are glad to repeat a demand made by many of the
friends of the moving picture in the case of reck-
less denunciation : "Name the offending picture." If
you cannot name the particular picture or describe it
plainly enough for the purpose of identification, it is bet-
ter to be quiet and say nothing. Long-haired men and
short-haired women seem to see more offensive pictures
than the reviewers of The Moving Picture World, and
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the latter, wrt-tclicd victims of stern duty, see nearly the
entire weekly ()iiti)Ut tilty-lwo weeks in every \ear. The
hyj>ercritical ),'entry (if the reforming' variety always put
us in mind of the lady who, on seeini; a nmle statue, asked
Dr. Samuel Johnson: "Uh, Ur. Johnson, don't you think
this hjjurc is indecent?" "No," roared back the didactic
critic, "the fip^ure is not indecent, madam, but your ques-
tion is." The lesson might be paraphrased in many other
' ords, but let this suffice.
The Ben Hur Case.
1>V I'ln-.S \\ . S AKi.l.N 1.
AT last the Supreme Court of the United States has
adjud.<,'ed the question of the status of the motion
picture, and differs from the Library of Congress.
: that it finds it to be a dramatic production.
This decision by the highest tribunal in the land will
have far-reaching effects, but it will particularly interest
those scenario writers — and they are not a few — who
turn to the periodicals for inspiration.
To make a dramatic production of a published work
rotected by copyright is to render oneself liable for
heavy penalties, and the pleasant process of dramatizing
the Saturday Evening Post must be abandoned.
To a member of the staff of The Moving Picturf.
World a manufacturer recently ileclared that he read
the Philadelphia publication twice, once when it came
out and again the following week when scenarios began
to come in based on these stories. Why the Post should
be the favorite inspiration of these pseudo pirates is not
apparent, but the fact remains, though, everything from
the Bible to Joe Miller's Joke Book has been made to
<^erve its turn.
Not all of those who pirate ideas are conscious of any
wrongdoing; indeed, one genius from Battle Creek once
wrote a manufacturer to ask if he should change the
names of the characters or retain them, as they were in
the stories, as he had a lot of magazines and thought he
would write some scenarios from them.
Another point of view was shown by a young woman
in Texas who sent in half a chapter of Frank Stockton's
"Rudder Grange" and. when told that the source of in-
spiration was known, calmly replied that she was entitled
to the idea as Frank Stockton was too dead to write
scenarios and she was the first to see the picture possi-
bilities of Pomona. The idea was there, but since none
had seen it, she felt that she was entitled to scenario
rates for making the suggestion, and she did not see
where the Stockton copyright came in.
The first writer was entirely innocent, and the latter
not without guile, but both thought that there could be
no harm in borrowing from a copyrighted story — and
they did.
There is a third and larger class who deliberately make
scenarios from obscure works or periodicals having but
a limited circulation, and these are in the class with the
Washington genius who spends his leisure moments for
the better part of each year in counterfeiting a hundred
dollar bill. He might as easily make it a thousand dol-
lar bill, but it is not the money he seeks, but the excite-
ment of cheating the government with pen and brush
work so fine that even banks are deceived. Some people
think that to cheat is clever, and not even the ironclad
release form, first used by the Edison Company, but now
generally employed, has any terrors for them.
More than one good idea has been reluctantly thrown
out by the scenario editor because the plot seemed to be
too good for the sort of person who apparently had sent
it in. but not all the thefts are detected, since no scenario
editor can read all of the produced literature.
Under the more stringent regulations it is probable
that scenario editors will redouble their caution, and the
antecedents of a story will be even more carefully looked
into. .Already the Edison Company ha> turned strongly
toward the published works of established authors, the
Selig G>mpany has made many copyrighted productions
and a dozen other studios have done one or more stories
visualized from copyrighted works.
Not always has the experiment been a success, but this
depends more upon the choice of story and the work of
the editor than upon the scheme in general, and it is
l)robable that this practise will increase unless the aver-
age of the product of the scenario writer decidedly im-
proves.
The Children's Theater.
Bv Lcjci.s Rkkvk.s IIakhison.
N( ) one who has attended matinee performances at
the moving picture theaters, particularly in resi-
dence districts, and has closely observed the
niixe<l audiences encountered, could fail to appreciate that
these entertainments are making a powerful appeal to
tho.se of whom we should have reason to be more proud
than our ancestors. Those who go often and mix with
the crowd in a friendly way. listening to voluntary com-
ments and extracting discerning criticisms from the men
and women of the future will learn that the business of
producing is not of to-day, when many engaged in it are
grabbing all there is to be had, with get-rich-quick, make-
hay-while-thc-sun-shincs, forecast of eventual decline in
attendance and actually forcing such a failure by short-
sighted economies of production, but is distinctly of and
for to-morrow. The child of to-day is the man or woman
of yesterday, glorying in the contest, or in feminine acts
of mercy, yet shaming those of us who resort to low
methods of gaining a livelihood, as children are solidly
against the grafter, opposed to cruelty and despotism and
on the side of the weak, the helpless and the erring. They
are on the side of right and with a discernment that is
very amusing at times.
I recently saw a French drama, or an adaptation from
the French, in which the "triangle" is that of two girls
in love with a life-saving artist. The hack playwright
followed the story so closely that the situation set up was
clearly impossible in this country. One of the love-sick
girls becomes ill and the father urges the artist to sacri-
fice himself for her sake, declaring in the sub-title in a
highly dramatic manner:
"You MUST MARRY HER TO SAVK HER LIFE."
I was only mildly amused, as I have lived several
years in France and have grown accustomed to theatrical
exaggerations, but the whole audience roared, the chil-
dren joining in. It was entirely foreign to their tastes^
overacted, or so theatrically strained that it not only
failed to awaken sympathy, but excited ridicule. The act
was intended to show a heroic spirit of self-sacrifice, but
sympathy was with the other girl who loved the artist
equally well, who would live, love and be loved, and the
kids could see no sense in throwing her down. This is
mentioned to show that a dramatic instinct exists or has
been cultivated which must be considered. The artist
consenting to be a physician's prescription at the expense
of all that we hold most dear was entirely too good to be
true to life, and the rude little critics gave the act de-
rision instead of applauding the motive. Much more re-
markable is their fondness for the highest class of stories
in action, provided there is an observable fidelity to what
they believe to be truth in the action and setting. Natural-
ness enlists their sympathies, then their emotions can be
aroused and the finer appeal is sure to reach their minds.
Noteworthy is their keen sense of the ridiculous and love
of a contest. The cowboy play fascinates through the
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spirited chase, suspense and relief, and may be used with
effect wherever there is a fine motive involved, and the
same is true of military dramas, but the warmest kind of
welcome is extended to a view of airships, the growth of
a flower, or exhibit of instructive curiosities of science or
travel.
The child is a born actor, always pretending — many a
one has put up such a good front of illness to stay home
from school as to deceive the family physician — and is a
fair judge of acting in the photoplay. The settings and
costumes are subjected to keen scrutiny, most children
delighting in those of beauty, while many are repelled
if not frightened by the hideous make-up of tramps and
stage villains of the deepest dye, but on one point they
are all strong — they dearly love a good story. Tell them
a tale of adventure, of struggle, of wrongs righted, of
egotism ridiculed, so long as it ends in accordance with
natural justice and common sympathy, and they will ac-
cept any moral conveyed and retain the impression when
it would vanish from a mature mind.
Considering how much is decidedly valueless, if not
positively detrimental, that strays into the minds of chil-
dren, it may be said that the picture show is already edu-
cating them, and they may be easily taught in this man-
ner much that they would resent in the way of good
advice, but picture shows, some considerate producers
to the contrary notwithstanding, are not for children
alone, and it has occurred to me that the separate enter-
tainments might be given every day:
The matinee for children.
The evening performance for adults.
So much for a step in the evolution of a veritable
theater for children— the evening plays could embrace
those of more advanced character with those in the after-
noon suited to little and grown-up children, so that mil-
lions of people who now regard motion pictures as child-
ish would be drawn to the little theater by photo dramas
of superior merit.
A theater devoted to the entertainment and subtle in-
struction of the little ones would be one of the natural
consequences of this evolution, and it would be sure to
•draw. With grand organ or piano recitals and choral
singing by children added to the picture program, such
an exhibition would have an astounding and immediate
success, especially with people now weary of the low
variety entertainments so dear to the piano man and the
bald heads in the first row.
0 happy day, when we part with Mayme Cortlandt, of
skinny throat and abbreviated skirts, and the sure-fire
gags of the Words and Music Brothers !
1 could listen to a choir of pure-throated boys, gowned
like seraphs, chant their celestial songs every day in the
week, while good instrumental music has a charm that
grows with repetition.
Some day, some man, possibly a woman, will have
wisdom enough to start a children's theater with flowers,
music and pictures interwoven in delightful combination
and set an example that will electrify managers all over
the country, the while enforcing the necessity of reaching
the minds' of children with what strongly appeals to
them, pointing out an entirely new scheme of education
and starting a system of mental development which may
result in reducing what is now called "genius" from an
exceptional state to the normal condition of humankind.
WANTS MORE PICTURES FOR CHILDREN.
C. W. Goddard, manager of the Acme Theater. Sacramento.
Cal.. is anxious to have more pictures suited for exhibition
to children. The movement has been given a substantial
boost by the women of that city, and it is hoped that it will
become nation-wide. The Sacramento Bee gives considerable
space to the subject.
Suggestions to a ^Worried Critic
Bv W. Stei'Iik.v Bush.
"T T 0\V are we," asks a distinguished English critic
I J^ and author in a recent address, "to get intelli-
gent, adult people into the theatre? The old
fallacy that people of sense go to the theatre to be amused
has long been exploded. If amusement is all you have to
offer they will simply stay away, and that is what they
do to a large extent now." He continues:
"Do you think, if I had nothing to grive you but amuse-
ment, you would be here now? Not a bit of it; you would
be out seeing the Lord Mayor's Show, where at least you
would be getting the benefit of open air!
"No; what this all important public want is something
they can take away and think over — something that will
throw a new light on their own lives and the lives of those
around them. This is what we of the new drama want to
give them. But as things are, it is commercially impossible.
It doesn't pay.
"I don't say that it doesn't pay a modest lo per cent, profit.
I mean that it doesn't pay the several hundred per cent, that
is needed to attract financial support away from the gamble
in so-called popular plays — popular, in many cases, just be-
cause everything is done in them to make vice attractive."
Before this our readers know who is speaking. It is
the ever delightful Bernard Shaw.
Can we agree with him and apply what he says to the
moving picture?
Do people come to the motion picture play to be amused
or to stimulate their minds? Are the patrons satisfied
with a good hearty laugh or will they insist on something
they "can take away and think over?"
I think that entertainment best serves its purpose and
most benefits mankind which amuses and sti:nulates as
well. To the normal man there is a pleasure, akin to
amusement, in exercising his brain. The motion pic-
ture offers both amusement and food for thought. To
insist on a strict division between amusement and stimula-
tion of thought or instruction or education, is a pedantic
splitting of hairs. No one goes to an ordinary motion
picture theatre for the sole and express purpose of im-
proving his education. The controlling impulse that leads
to the surrender of the small change to the exhibitor is
in nine cases out of ten, a desire to be entertained. This
does not necessarily mean that the amusement cannot con-
sist of anything but loud laughter. We all have come
away from a serious drama with a feeling of having been
most pleasantly entertained. If it is true that search after
diversion is the primary motive of every man, woman and
child who visits the theatre or the picture house, the diver-
sion is offered and taken in various shapes. I think it
very safe to say that every motion picture program con-
tains something "a man can take home and think over."
It is in the A-B-C lesson of every exhibitor to have a
"good drama," and many exhibitors prefer the drama,
though still more of them suspend their personal judg-
ment on Saturday night, when they care n^ore for a short
than a varied program. The manufacturers cannot justly
be accused of neglecting the serious side : in fact all the
competent ones supply the need ably, and some are capa-
ble of departing from the conventional and the monoto-
nous and giving us much valuable original matter.
Whatever may be the case in England and whatever
may be wrong with the British stage, the .American mo-
tion picture exhibitor or manufacturer needs no assist-
ance or endowment from either the government or private
sources. On the whole, the good picture here pays on its
own merits.
Mr. Shaw pleads for an "endowed theatre."
"Shall we not try," he asks, "to give the people such
drama as will stimulate their minds, make them think
about things seriously and help to become good, keen,
respecting citizens' Yet. for purely economic reasons it
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is really hupdcss to try to provide »lra;na ul this kiml
consistently in any save an endowed theatre."
What they need over there is a greater number of pic-
ture theatres with the best possible American film service.
There are at least a dozen producers in this country
earnestly tryinp to accomplish ju?.t what Mr. Shaw ex-
pects from an endowed theatre in Knjjland. We are will-
mpj to (|ualify as competent witnesses and then testify to
the success of these men's eflforts.
We advise the keen and able critic who pleads so earn-
estly for an endowed theatre with which to eilucate the
people to look at the best ten weekly American releases
for the last four weeks and then consider whether an en-
dowed theatre for the "middle classes" could help half as
much as a systematic series of the best .\merican fdms.
The British public is not ripe for the things Mr. Shaw
wants them to see in hi^ endowed theatre. The best
American films would prepare and mature their minds
for whatever oflfering the distinguished critic has in store
for them.
With Mr. Shaw at its head we have no doubt that the
proposed subsidized showhouse would be conducted on
a high and lofty plane, but as a rule the endowed theatre
is very much like a refined species of literary and dra-
matic "graft."
Pictures and Popularity.
MEMORY does not have to hark back so very far
to recall the time when the theatrical journals
refrained from making mention of the motion
picture lest they oflfend their clientele, the legitimate
actors. There was a time, also, when noted thespians dis-
dained the offers of the moving picture producer and
when the exigencies of the situation prompted one to
accept the tempting ofTer he would carefully disguise his
features and stipulate that his real name be suppressed.
But sentiment has changed, as The Moving Picture
World long ago predicted it would, and to-day the motion
picture director has his pick of the Rialto. This is not to
be wondered at when one considers that the chief asset of
an actor is popularity, and they have discovered that this
asset is more rapidly and effectively secured through the
silent drama than any other way. A concrete example of
this may be seen from the following paragraph from a
Western newspaper:
A Motion Picture Star on the Regular Stage.
Frederick Santley who appeared in a number of the Kalem
comedies the past summer is now playing a leading juvenile
part with Eva Tanguay in the play, "Little Miss Fixit." The
company is appearing in New Orleans this week to packed
houses. The large business can be credited to a very great
extent to young Santlcy's appearance in "Bertie" parts in
Kalem comedies. Santley has been recognized on the streets
by thousands of people, and the young boys do not hesitate
to call out, "Oh, you Bertie," and every time he appears on
the stage he is met with applause that is really phenomenal
and bespeaks his great personal popularity.
Surely this proclaims the fallacy of the notion that once
prevailed that if a prominent actor or actress appeared in
moving pictures it would destroy their usefulness for le-
gitimate dramatic companies. Instead of Mr. Santley 's
usefulness having waned through his engagement with
the Kalem company it has been ver>' much enhanced in-
deed from an advertising standpoint. Thousands patron-
ize the picture shows to the hundreds who patronize the
big theaters, hence the actor gets probably ten times as
much advertisin_g out of his presentment on the screen as
he would in a regular dramatic production. But the point
that we wish to make is that if he is a favorite in the pic-
tures it makes him of far greater value to a theatrical
company.
Canadian Censors and tlie U. S. Flag
C^ U.\l.\ll-..\ 1 i.\< , upon tlie peculiar turm ot "j
J ism" that .sought to make capital uut of the a
of the Canadian I'.oard of Censors in barring cer-
tain pictures in which the Stars and Stripes were dis-
played to the disparagement of the flag of I'ritain, The
Movi.vG Picture World advised its readers to view the
other side of the question, and condemned the indiscrim-
inate flaunting of an emblem so sacred as the flag of ones
country in order to gain the cheap applause of the crowd,
or to put over a production that lacked intrinsic merit.
Encouraged by the temperate utterance of The World,
the Canadian censors venture to express through its col-
umns their position upon the flag question in a communi-
cation to The World, of which the following is a sub-
stantial copy:
"Having seen some comments in the press of the United
States regarding the action of our board of censors in barring
out the Stars and Stripes in certain productions of the manu-
facturers of moving pictures and having, also, noted the
sensible comment made by the Moving Picture Worl<J re-
garding same, the attitude of our board (which does not
represent the extreme feeling here) towards the Stars and
Stripes should be made clear:
"It is quite true that we were somewhat drastic after a
certain reel (I refer to "The Mother and Sons of '76") was
shown here. Our position is this: that in subjects where
the flag is shown where there is not the least necessity for
it, or where the display of the Stars and Stripes in any way
compares to the disadvantage of our own flag, we bar these
subjects out unless the Stars and Stripes are eliminated. In
subjects that relate to your Civil War or any occasion when
it is quite proper to show the flag, we permit them to be
exhibited.
"Our position is not an easy one in respect to many sub-
jects that have merit but are made objectionable to our
people by the prominence given to the Stars and Stripes.
The feeling is pretty strong here regarding same There
is the pressure of public opinion behind the movement to
bar them out; however, there is a time to use a little common
sense. There is no reason why the Stars and Stripes can-
not be shown in their proper setting any more than the flag
of any other Nation.
"You may understand how we feel about it. when, out
of some two thousand subjects examined, only once did the
Union Jack appear, with the exception of the Coronation
series, but no doubt there were hundreds of reels where the
Stars and Stripes were prominently displayed.
After such a fair statement as the foregoing there
should not be the least apprehension among American
manufacturers that a proper use of the Stars and .Stripes
in pictures will arouse the criticism of our Canadian
brothers, or call down the disapproval of the Canadian
Board of Censors. Any other use of the national flag
should be held in marked disfavor at home as well as
abroad.
It is a singular commentary upon American manufac-
turers that they should require a lesson in respect for the
flag from their Canadian brothers.
THIS WOMAN A "BOOSTER."
At a meeting of the women's clubs of Oxford. O., held in
Oxford College on November 14, Mrs. .Addison Broomhall,
president of the Ohio State Federation of Women's Clubs,
paid a high compliment to moving picture shows as edu-
cating as well as entertaining mediums for the masses of the
people. She frankly admitted that she believed in such en-
tertainments, properly conducted, of course. She deprecated
the disposition of some women to turn up their noses at
five-cent shows for the reason that they were cheap: or. per-
chance, because they might have to sit beside a servant girl.
She said she considered it the duty of club women, those of
culture and refinement, to patronize these popular amuse-
ments. Their attendance would have a tendency to elevate
the shows, and the ultimate result would be the production
of higher class films.
Citizens of Helena, Mont., have been holding meetings
for the discussion of having motion pictures taken of the
town. The expense will be defrayed by popular subscription.
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The Belasco of Motion Picture Presentations.
EQUIPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LYRIC THEATER, MINNE-
APOLIS. MINN., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR. S. L. ROTHAPFEL.
By James S. McQuade.
MIXXEAPOLIS, I have been told by men m' ion^ ex-
perience in the exchange and exhibition departments
of the film business, has never liceii enthusiastic
iiviT a straight-picture program, but I have learned from
equally competent authority that pictures have been steadily
gaining in popular favor.
True, there is still a strong hankering after an admixture
of vaudeville, but, for the past year, the tendency has been
towards a program of pictures only. This tendency, how
ever, is in part due to a city ordinance, passed over a yeai
ago. which prohibits moving picture theaters, whose con-
struction does not comply with
the ordinance regulating regu-
lar vaudeville houses, from
using vaudeville. The capacity
limit for exclusive picture thea-
ters is 350 seats, but over that
capacity they must conform to
more rigorous stipulations,
which call for fireproof con-
struction and locations that per-
mit of safe egress through
numerous exits.
The Lyric, on Hennepin Ave-
nue, between 7th and 8th
Streets, with a capacity of 1.700
seats, is the largest exclusive
picture theater in Minneapolis.
There are larger theaters in
the country devoted solely to
pictures, but there is none, and
I can say it without the slight-
est fear of eating my words,
that can lay claim to such model
management as controls the
destinies of the Lyric. By
model management is meant
the most intelligent, up-to-date,
progressive presentation of
moving pictures, the sure in-
stinctive grasp of their full
values and the talent — indeed,
the aspiration — that seizes the
most effective means to reveal
successfully these full values to
an audience.
Alas! for so much that is
commonplace and perfunctory
in the ordinary exhibition of
moving pictures. The turning
of the crank, the grinding out
of tilni at lightning speed, the
rushing in and out of patrons
so that the pile of nickels may
mount higher; how can Art
survive in such an atmosphere?
And how can moving pictures
comniend themselves when they
are forced to appear as fleeing
shadows?
How I wish that exhibitors throughout the country
could attend the Lyric in Minneapolis and see how S. L
Kothapfel, the Belasco of moving picture presentations, does
things. I mean how he works wonders. How he takes a
picture that ordinarily awakens but little interest and trans-
forms what were only shadows into living, sentient beings,
whose varied emotions fill us with joy or sadness, or thrill
u.s with fear. How he takes one into the very atmosphere
of the story, so that we live amid its scenes and listen to its
sounds.
Is it n great subject— "A Tale of Two Cities?" Hark!
Do you hear two bars of the Marseilles, played in medium
key by the orchestra, and the rumble of kettle' drums. Then,
immedately following, the same bars repeated pianissimo,
succeeded by the rattle of kettle drums sounding farther
off. All this before the operator has made a single turn of
the crank. Then the picture follows. There you have the
theme of the story in a flash — the French Revolution, with
Its scenes of strife and bloodshed.
Is it "Uncle Tom's Cabin?" Look at the stage. Down
MR. S. L. ROTHAPFEL.
Manager of the Lyric Theater, Minneapolis, Minn
stage to the right is a conservatory and ball room brilliantly
illuminated, through the windows of which we see the happy
dancers and hear joyful sounds. "Old Kentucky Home.'
followed by "Good Night," falls sweetlj' on our ears. A-
the last note dies away an old darkey is seen coming dow:.
the steps of an old Southern mansion. Colonial style, down-
stage to the left. As Uncle Ned crosses into the pale moon-
I'ght to the center of stage, in 4, about twenty pickaninnie-
come out of the shadows, from the left and squat themselve-
in a semicircle around him, their backs towards the audience
They ask him to tell the story of Uncle Tom. As the old
man seats himself, the picture
appears on the screen and all
keep their positions in the sub-
dued light until the story is told
by the silent drama.
Is there not a delicious real-
ism and atmosphere in this'
And does it not reveal an artis-
tic fancy on the part of the man-
ager and afTord a delightful pre-
lude to the filmed story.
The foregoing are examples
showing Mr. Rothapfel's way of
introducing a picture; but it must
be remembered that he consist-
ently follows the theme through-
out the run of the picture, with
appropriate music and sound ef-
fects. The examples could be
multiplied, and all would serve
to show the great resourceful-
ness of Mr. Kothapfel in the
staging of his pictures, in the ar-
rangement of the musical pro-
gram for each picture, and in
the nice subdued use of sound
effects. The whole show at the
Lyric is high-class and the artis-
tic atmosphere prevails through-
out.
How to Select a Musical Program
for a Picture.
Mr. Kothapfel is rather disin-
clined to speak for publication,
but on asking him to say some-
thing in answer to the question.
"How do you select a musical
program for a picture?" he con-
sidered a long time and finally
repli'id:
"This is indeed a very hard
question to answer, and one that
takes a great deal of study and
hard work. Although I have an
orchestra of fifteen people, and
am catering to the finest audi-
ences, from whom I invite criti-
cism, I do not care to be held as
an authoritj' on so important a
subject, as I feel that I have a lot to learn about it.
"Of course, one must have a thorough knowledge of the
subject that he is handling, and if he should not have, by
all means he should get up on it at once. He will find the
work fascinating in the extreme, and if he is not musically
inclined, he should take his leader or his pianist into his
confidence and study the story carefully. Extract the theme
and there you have half the battle. Music is the greatest
accessory that the motion picture has; that is. if it is handled
properly, it is the making of man}' a mediocre picture.
"There is absolutely no limit to what one can do with a
first-class orchestra, in the way of arranging music to fit
the pictures, and we use here almost everything, from the
symphonies to the more popular airs from comic opera
successes. Every one of my musicians .are soloists and
highly-trained men, and are members of the Minneapolis
symphony orchestra, an organization that is one of the finest
in .America. Anyone who holds that jou cannot play pic-
tures with an orchestra would do well to come and see
one of our performances."
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"Every picture that is .sliown in this tlie.iter is carefully
•cored and rehearsed. This is absolutely necessary to ac-
quire results, .iiicl unless you have :i splt-tididly trained staff
it will l)c very ditlicult wurk. The picture «s lirat run ihrouyh
and everyone is allowed to sec it. By taking nutes after
this is over we j;;ither the theme and wc .ire then ready to
arr;iriLf the music for the .story and work toward tiie psycho-
1ol;u.i. point in the story. I do not believe in changing
music for every scene, nor just because there is some danc-
ing that you must play a dance. This, in my opinion, is ab-
solutely wron^ and to an intclliKcnt audience would be very
annoying. Remember, above all things, that the picture on
the screen is the thing, and every single mortal in your
theater must work toward that screen to get the real results.
By tills I iiu-aii that your music must not be so conspicuous
that it will overshadow the picture, but rather subdue it.
If your music is right vou will notice that your audience
is intensely interested, with their eyes glued upon the screen.
If it is not. they will be fidgety and restless, and all the
good points in the picture will be lost, and you will per-
haps wonder why your audience didn't like such and such a
picture.
"Effects? Yes. by all means, but they, too, must be handled
in the same delicate manner to attain the best results. Re-
member that it is a very hard thing to imitate nature. Unless
the sound effects are right, you attain just the opposite to
what you arc striving for."
A Rehearsal at the Lyric.
Desirous of seeing for myself a rehearsal of the semi-
week's program at the Lyric, I was on hand on Thursday
morning (the program is changed on Thursdays and Mon-
days every week) at ten o'clock. Manager Rothapfel was
present, with his entire orchestra and staff. He sat on
the stage, witji a stenographer beside him, facing the screen.
At a signal the operator began projecting the first picture.
As it was being run off and watched by all. Mr. Rothapfel
announced the score, and details for sound effects. He men-
tally seizes on the musical selections, on the spur of the
moment, as it inspired. If an afterthought flashes the in-
telligence that a better selection than the one announced
would be more appropriate, he signals the operator to stop
and run several scenes over again. If convinced that the
change should be made, he so announces, and the members
of the orchestra make notes accordingly. It is strange that
Mr. Rothapfel should state that he does not know a note of
music, except by ear. yet he has the scores of every light
opera and musical comedy at his command, and can draw
on grand opera and on the symphonies to assist him in
playing the pictures. In addition, he is familiar with the
popular lyrics of many countries. When dissatisfied with the
manner in which a musical selection is being conducted, he
has been known to jump in and wield the baton himself.
He gets at the very soul of a score, and brings out its beauty,
or its weirdness, with the skill of a master.
The Lyric's Talented Singers.
But instrumental music by fifteen symphony soloists is not
considered a sufficient guard of honor for pictures by our
Belasco. He has four voices that would do credit to any
of the best musical comedy companies: Miss Martha Butler,
soprano: Miss Tenie Murphy-Sheehan, contralto; B. F. For-
ster. tenor, and Dr. Ray R. Morehouse, baritone, are delight-
ing Lyric audiences at the present time. Solos, duets, trios
and quartets are sung by these talented artists. I had the
pleasure of hearing Miss Butler sing 'Wve Maria" (Gounod"),
acconrpanied by pipe organ, cello and piano, with delightful
expression and art, in the midst of an embowered stage set-
ting, arranged by Mr. Rothapfel. The effect was unique
and artistic, with the spotlight fading away as the last sweet
note gradually hushed into silence. Miss Murphy-Sheehan
captivated all her hearers by "The Garden in My Heart."
her rich voice, of fine volume and compass, being enhanced
by her dainty chic and a charming personality. The trio
from .-^tilla (Verdi) and "Two Little Love Bees" from the
'"Spring Maid," also scored big hits.
It must not be thought that the musical programs are be-
yond the heads of Lyric audiences, for the very best class
of people is included. The governor of the state makes his
regular weekly visits, and so on through the social scale.
Besides, familiar popular lyrics are also abundantly used in
the Lyric's vocal programs, as it is the purpose to please
all classes.
The Picture Program.
The picture program is treated here in the order of a
great cathedral procession — the highest dignitary and the
most highly honored march in the rear.
In selecting his pictures. Manager Rothapfel sets a higher
value on the appropriateness of a picture than he does .on
age. That is, if a first run does not serve his purpose, he
lays it aside and chooses one that does, no matter what its
age, so long as the condition of the film is good. He con-
htructs his programs with the greatest care so as to give
the maximum of variety, in consistence with his sense of
art. He also aims to keep his programs that follow each
other closely as widely difTercnt as possible to avoid
monotony.
lour reels are use<l daily and, as before stated, two changes
are made weekly. 'I'wo of these reels arc first runs, pro-
vided they fit in with his idea of what the program under
consideration should he. He picks four reels from such sub-
jects as scenic, travelogue, educational, dramatic, historical
and comedies of high grade. There is always one of the
lirst three mentioned on his program, and there is always a
good drama and a good comedy.
The Picture on the Lyric Screen.
Let us go to the Lyric operating room first, before touch-
ing on the projected picture. There we find the principal
operator and his apprentice dressed in immaculate while
uniforms — these "fi>r comfort and cleanliness," in Mr. Koth-
apfel's words. One machine and a spotlight arc used, the
latter being patented and of Mr. Rothapfel's own invention.
This spotlight is used for the singing numbers and is never
thrown on the screen.
About 40 amperes. D.C., are used in the throw of no
feet, on a 16 x 14-foot curtain. This curtain is also an
invention of Mr. Rothapfel's. being made of a textile fabric
and a composition of animal matter, the nature of which he
keeps secret. No metallic matter enters into the composition
I am forced to say that this curtain (combined with fine pro-
jection of course) gave the best effects ever seen by me, in
the way of bringing out the half-tone values, the sharpness
and the stereoscopic qualities of a picture. And the pictures
appear, on the sci:e«n when the house is so well lighted
that one can read the house program as if by daylight.^
Daylight; yes, that reminds me. Mr. Rothapfel is 'the
originator of "daylight pictures," the first man who discov-
ered that moving pictures could be projected perfectly in
a well-lighted house. His work along those lines has given
him the reputation of being the most expert moving picture
operator in the country. .And I can vouch that his house,
the Lyric, is a model of finely-projected pictures. I have
seen no pictures, heretofore, that would equal his.
Under this head it should be stated that Mr. Rothapfel
has automatic safety devices for the shutter, of his own in-
vention, that have been highly commended by fire com-
missioners.
The booth is a model of cleanliness, order, equipment and
safety, and is thoroughly fireproof. For the storage of films
that are not in use, Mr. Rothapfel uses a small fireproof
vault, which has an ingenious device for forcing moisture
through the shelves on which the films are placed.
The Lyric Stage.
The stage of the Lyric is beautifully set and is without
doubt, the finest in any picture theater in the country. The
screen is set in a black border and is draped by hand-painted
imitation tapestry. Marble columns are painted on each side
of the screen outside the black border. To the right of the
stage, looking from the audience, arc the scats for the orches-
tra and also a large pipe organ with chimes and a complete
set of sound effects, (^thcr effects are also to be found <UI
around the stage, out of sight. To the left of the stage, look-
ing from the audience, is an artistic Japanese gar<len with
Japanese lanterns suspended from the lattice work. In front
of this are palms, ferns, cut flowers and electric fountain.
The stage footlights and border lights are fitted with red.
blue and amber globes, and are controlled at will from the
switchboard. When the picture is off and the singers come
on. or when the opening overture of each program is bein?
played, these lights are turned on. the effect being a warmth
of color that makes everyone present feel comfortable.
The Lyric Fire Drill.
Twice a week a thorough fire drill is engaged in by the
house emplovees. The signal for fire is given by a gong and
by the flashing of the red exit lights in the theater. On the
gong signal the girl ushers immediately look at the exit
lights and. if they are flashing and waning, they walk quietly
down the aisles and say to the audience. "There is no danger.
Please keep your seats. The red lights mean exits. Ever\|
exit door in the theater can be opened at the slightest touch."
.A.t the same time Mr. Rothapfel has a trained and well-drilled
fire force which goes to the scene of the fire with ex-
tinguishers and hose. All this is done so quietly that there
is no confusion and no noise that would serve to excite an
audience. Not a single word is spoken all through the drill,
except by the girl ushers when they walk down the aisles.
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Daily Opening of the Lyric.
The Lyric is opened and closed daily according to a fixed
rule. One ring of the gong in the foyer means inspection
call, after which every employee in the theater appears in
line in his or her uniform for inspection by Manager Roth-
apfel. Then follows two bells and everyone takes his or
her station. When three bells are sounded it is the signal
for the house to open.
The Lyric Front and Lobby.
The Lyric has a handsome front which is brilliantly illum-
inated at night by a large electric sign. No posters are used
in front, but instead neat hand-painted half sheets containing
Rothapfel mottoes are seen in attractive frames with glass
front. The lobby is spacious and contains large frames, set
on handsome easels, which contain photographs of all the
stock companies of the Licensed manufacturers. There,
while the house is open, one meets the handsomely-uniformed
ticket taker, whose uniform politeness and good nature make
him a favorite with all who approach him.
Brief Sketch of S. L. Rothapfel's Life.
Just as in the treatment of the picture program, it is re-
served to follow subordinate subjects, so we reserve the
closing paragraph for a brief sketch of the life of the man
who has gained fame by the presentations of de luxe pictures.
Mr. Rothapfel was born in Stillwater, Minn., July 9, 1882.
He lived there until 12 years of age, when his family moved
to Brooklyn, N. Y. He was educated in the public schools
of that city, and at the age of eighteen received an appoint-
ment in the U. S. Marine Corps. He served about six years,
during which time he held many responsible positions and
having been in action on several different occasions. He
wrote the article on the battle of Bolivar, which occurred
during the Venezuela insurrection, which was copied by
every large newspaper in the world. At the age of 24 he
left the marine service and had experience as a book agent
and insurance manager.
In 1908, after a brief courtship, he was married to his
present wife, whom he met in Forest City, Pennsylvania.
In January, 1909, he engaged in the motion picture business
by exhibiting films in an old dance hall that was a regular
den, located directly behind the barroom on a side street, in
Forest City. He was further handicapped by the fact that
he had strong competition on the main street nearby. In
three months after opening he had a splendid business and
no competition. The old Family Theater was remodeled and
was at the time one of the finest picture houses in North-
eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Rothapfel still owns it and looks
upon it as his mascot. Ambitious to enter a larger field, he
went to Philadelphia, where he installed his new idea of
projection in Keith's Bijou Theater, being the first to project
well-defined pictures in a lighted house. This success re-
sulted in a contract with the United Booking Offices, by
which he made a tour of the country, improving projection.
This he accomplished in a most satisfactory manner. Later
he conducted several picture enterprises for the U. B. O.
people. He next entered the picture field in Milwaukee,
where he opened Shubert's large house, the Alhambra, and
oflfered its now celebrated pictures de luxe and broke all
records for that house. He amazed the picture world as well
as people in the dramatic business by his performances and
success. Afterwards he came to Minneapolis, where he has
far eclipsed his Milwaukee record.
Lyric Prices of Admission.
The prices at the Lyric are 10, 20 and 25 cents. There
are four shows daily, two matinees and two evening. At
the matinee 10 cents is charged for a seat in any part of
the house, and 25 cuts for box seats. In the evening 20
cents is charged for seats on the ground floor, 10 cents for
a seat in the balcony and gallery and 25 cents for box seats.
So far as I know the Lyric is the only house in America that
is charging these prices for picture shows.
Moving pictures are to supplant the minstrel and burlesque
shows as a Thanksgiving and Christmas entertainment at
the Ohio State penitentiary this year.
View of Stage of Lyric Theater, Minneapolis — S. L. Rothapfel, Manager.
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Reviews of Notable Films
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"THE GOLDEN WEDDING" (Ambrosio).
A'ICL'STOMED as we arc to seeing beautiful pictures
under the trade sign of Ambrosio, still tlierc are few
subjects from that firm of makers quite so beautiful
in the sentiment portrayed as that just released by the New
York Motion Picture Company, under the title "1 he Golden
Wedding." Added interest in this subject is discovered in
the fact that it won for its makers the gold medal awarded
at a recent Cinematograph Exposition at Turin, Italy, in
which all motion picture makers of Europe were representetl.
Passing over the technical qualities of this picture, which
in themselves are remarkable examples of photography and
compc'sition, a brief synopsis of the subject will be of inter-
est. The first scene is in the home of an old soldier of Italy
and the day is the fiftieth anniversary of his wedding day.
The veteran and his wife are seated at a reading table when
their daughter with her husband and little girl enter. After
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an affectionate greeting the old soldier is persuaded to relate
the story of the winning of his bride.
Through the means of a dissolving view the picture carries
us back to a battle scene years before. A detachment of
soldiers are beleagured in an old castle and their capture is
certain if reinforcements are not forthcoming. It becomes
necessary, therefore, for someone to carry a message to the
main body of the army — a dangerous undertaking, since the
enemy's lines are closely drawn about the castle.
A young lieutenent volunteers to get the message through
and starts out. He appropriates one of the enemy's horses
and dashes away, but is closely pursued. Passing some of
the enemy's outposts he is shot and severely wounded, but
manages to dismount and conceal himself in a clump of
bushes until his pursuers dash by. Though suffering greatly
the brave lieutenent continues on with his message, but is
compelled to seek aid in the house of a peasant into which
he staggers in an exhausted condition. The farmer and his
daughter give him such aid as they can, binding his wound
and giving him food.
While in the midst of these ministrations the approach of
the pursuers is heard. They have detected the trail of the
messenger and are hot on the scent. Quickly concealing the
young officer under a pile oi faggots in one corner of the
room, the maq and his daughter await the pursuers. They
enter and inquire for the fugitive, but nothing is known of
him. A search of the house is ordered and while it is in
progress the officer in command questions the girl, but she
persists in her denials. Suddenly he detects a spot of blood
on her sleeve and demands the cause of it. The girl has
her hands behind her and, with great presence of mind,
grasps a knife on the table which she had used to cut bread
for the fugitive and draws it across her hand. This is done
so quickly as to escape detection by the keen-eyed soldier,
so that, when she exhibits the wound as the cause of the
blood, he is completely deceived and departs with his de-
tachment to continue the search elsewhere.
Coming from his place of concealment the young officer
is full of gratitude to his friends for saving him from the
enemy. Toward the girl he reveals a deep affection, but he
hastens away to complete his mission, apparently leaving
much that was in his heart unsaid.
Thus far there has been portrayed but little that would
mark the picture for distinction beyond the exceptionally
good acting and the clear, sharp photography. But now, the
big scenes begin to develop. The messenger reaches a de-
tachment of his own army and explains the need of relief for
the forces at the castle. An order is given and suddenly,
out of a field of waving grain rises a regiment of soldiers
and action is begun. There have been many battle scenes
portrayed upon the motion picture screen, but the engage-
ment that follows comes nearer to reality than any similar
portrayal that has yet come to our notice. Here, again, the
young lieutenant distinguishes himself for bravery and comes
under the eye of the King, his commander in chief. The bat-
tle is furious, but the enemy is successfully routed and the
defenders of the castle are saved.
After the fight the young lieutenent leads the King and
his staff to the house of the peasant who aided him so ma-
terially in his task and, in a scene that is as touching as it is
pretty, the young hero receives the King's approval of his
affection for the girl whose brave action saved him from
capture.
Again the picture dissolves back to the home scene and
a very touching finale.
In the battle scenes it would seem that fully a thousand
Thrilling battle scene from "Golden Wedding."
uniformed and equipped soldiers were engaged, so well have
those players been disposed. Action of the most strenuous
kind does not lag for an instant. The attack of the relief
detachment is impetuous, but is met with a stubborn defense
at first; then the enemy gives way and the attacking forces,
with the King at their head, stream through a narrow pas-
sage and into the court yard of the castle to victop'. It is a
thrilling sight and one calculated to stir the militant spirit
to the utmost.
On the other hand we have the quiet home scene with the
veteran of the wars and his gentle spouse and loving children
forming a family group about which radiates happmess and
contentment. That such a picture should appeal to the dis-
tinguished judges of the exposition, both in point of technical
excellence and of the high ideals portrayed is not surprising.
It is clearly a prize winner on both points.
This subject was released in two reels on Wednesday,
November 22.
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"WAR" (Vitagraph).
npHIS picture is dedicated to the cause of universal peace.
■*• It is intended as a sermon against the horrors and use-
lessness of war. It is one of the most splendid pieces of
realistic work that has ever been turned out of the Vitagraph
studio; also a work nf some magnitude, involving a cast num-
bering into the hundreds. The scenes are laid in Xorthcrn
Africa and the plot apparently has to do with the present
war between Italy and Turkey, hut the main idea is to call
attention to the atrocities of war in general, regardless of tlie
time, place or the nations involved.
Mechanically and artistically the picture is all that the most
hardened critic could ask or hope for. The one big scene
Scene from "War" (Vitagraph).
represents a street in Turkish Africa and is truly a wonder-
ful thing in the line of scenic art. With the actors properly
costumed as Turks and Arabs, the opening of this scene so
well represents a bustling Moorish street that it will puzzle
many to determine whether it is real or artificial. The other
scenes are well up to standard but not as pretentious nor of
such splendid depth as the street in Tripoli.
In war pictures of every kind there must of necessity be
partisanship displayed. In the matter of outside wars the
American public is invariabiy in sympathy with the side of
right and humanity, whether that side be the stronger or
expose of the barbarous war tactics of any modern and sup-
posedly civilized nation. How well they have succeeded re-
mains yet to be seen. That the intentions of the Vitagraph
Company are of the best there can be no doubt, but de-
cision as to the taste shown in presenting such a picture must
be reserved until the real judges, the people, are heard from.
To the American mind the invading army is not placed in
the best light to obtain its ready sympathy. There are also
thousands of American-Italians who will look at the picture.
There are two theories in regard to them. One is that they
at the present time are keyed up to a high feeling of patriot-
ism for their mother country and will resent a thing that puts
wrhat is apparently their army in a position of questionable
civilization. The other theory is that the Italian people are
a sanguinary nation and do not altogether enjoy a play or
picture in which there is not one or more violent deaths,
either human or otherwise. According to the latter theory,
our citizens from the sunny peninsula should voice their ap-
probation of such a massacre, on the grounds that the execu-
tions are just and deserved.
The crux is just there. The atrocities, so far as the picture
is concerned, do not show the grounds for the summary action
taken by the invaders. Had there been shown in the open-
ing scenes any mitigating circumstances, such as treachery
on the part of the non-combatants, it would perhaps be more
acceptable to the civilized mind, either Latin or Saxon, and
still it would have been war just the same and probably more
typical of war than otherwise.
In making this picture the Vitagraph Company have not
committed themselves. The idea is plainly based upon re-
ports of the present African hostilities but the Italian flag
is not shown. Italians who might resent the picture would
have difificulty in proving their case. An exhibitor upon a
challenge could maintain with equal force that the picture
represents the French in Morocco instead of the Italians in
Tripoli. Technically the picture is what it is represented to
be. War. Anybody's war." It conforms to the opinion of the
late General Sherman and is therefore dedicated to The
Hague Tribunal of Universal Peace. H. F. H.
Scene from "War" (Vitagraph).
the weaker, and regardless of race, creed or color. The Vita-
graph Company, therefore, undertook a delicate task in en-
deavoring to depict the slaughter of non-combatants, women,
children and the aged, and at the same time present it in such
a way that the picture would convey a general deprecation
of war and its horrors, instead of having jt appear to be an
"THE VIOLIN MAKER OF NUREMBERG" (Solax).
Gottlieb Berkeley Harrington
Fritz Gladden James
Gretzel Blanche Cornwall
Her father Edgar Lewis
THE Solax company is looking upward. Art is the watch-
word and quality the aim. The Solax people feel that
it is incumbent upon every Independent tilm manufac-
turer to do his share in improving the quality of picture.
There are times, under the pressure of business, when quality
does not receive its proportionate and deserved amount of at-
tention. Feeling the duty that rests upon them as purveyors
of moving pictures, the Solax people have decided to issue a
series of films de luxe or films d'art,or, in plain English, quality
films; that is to say, a series of pictures in which quality will
prevail regardless of profit. They are not backward in ad-
mitting that these films will not be profitable. They do not
expect them to be. They will be made in fulfillment of the
duty of film manufacturers to produce something for the
general good of the business.
"The Violin Maker of Nuremberg" is the first of this series
of pictures which will be produced by the Solax Company,
monthly, for an indefinite period. These pictures will not be
special releases, but will be part of the regular Solax output
and intended as the Solax contribution to the betterment of
the trade regardless of any financial consideration, one way
or the other. The idea and sentiment are worthy and com-
mendable and we feel sure that the Solax Company are doing
a wise thing. They are casting bread upon the waters which
will surely return to them.
In this respect then, if in no other, "The Violin Maker of
Nuremberg" is a notable film. It has qualities, however, that
would entitle it to that distinction on its own merits, regard-
less of any other consideration. The picture is the result of
infinite preparation. It is the result of a month's work and
in that fact we have the secret of the quality question; it
takes time to make good pictures, and the difference iii quality
in the subject in question over ordinary films is the difference
between the usual week's preparation and the work of a
month. Without a doubt it is the best production that has
come from the Solax studio. It was produced under the
personal direction of Madame Blache and in it she has shown
her true qualities as a producer of high art films.
"The Violin Maker of Nufemberg"is an idyl; a delicate sub-
ject done in a dainty way. It is a story of tender sentiment
told amid scenes of artistic quaintness. It carries a simple
Till-: M()\'iNc; PiCTi-KP woRi n
8oi
THE Old violin maker HI5 two apprentices The h£R^^P ^^^^ p^^5^ f^f^ot
AND HIS DAUGHTER.
^.Ourlc.TM.PmZE 'OFFER FOR
^""^. KAAOE VIOLIN.
500THING HER FATHER5 PUPIL
AFTER SHE TELLS HIM SHE IS
IN LOVE WITH THE OTHER PUPIL
THE SOUL or THE VIOLIN HAS TAKEN
P05SESIONOFTHE MUSICIANS BODY AND
MIND TOTHE EXCLUSION OF ALL ELSE.
EXCHANGING HIS OWN VIOLIN
FOR AN INFERIOR ONE THU3
SACRIFICING THE HONOR OFATITLE
FOR THE HAPPINESb OF THE ONE HE
LOVES.
-'"'trl^Ivm^G THE BEST VIOLIN EXPERIENCING 7 H£ PAIN OF
AN UNREOuiTfO
Scenes from "The Violin Maker of Nuremberg." a Classic Solax Feature.
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sentimental thread in a skillful manner that never descends to
the commonplace and, at the same time, holds the interest
with its dignity and artistic charm. There is an old violin
maker in the German city of Nuremberg, whose work is
pleasure to him, with his daughter and two apprentices, both
talented youths in the making and playing of violins. They
are almost sons to him and practically members of his fam-
ily. The daughter being lovely and good, each of the ap-
prentices naturally is in love with her. The two appren-
tices being manly and good the daughter, Grctzel, finds it
hard to determine which of them she cares for most.
Finally a violin making contest was announced by the
towncrier, open to all violin makers, with the inducement
that the winner would be appointed as violin maker to the
crown. The old violin maker was filled with enthusiasm and
encouraged his apprentices to do their best to win the coveted
distinction. As an extra inducement he announced that the
one who succeeded in winning the contest would also be
given the hand of his daughter in marriage. It was a con-
test between the two apprentice youths, for each loved Gret-
zel dearly. But, by this time, her mind had resolved itself
in favor of Gottlieb, the younger of the two. Each young
man did his utmost to produce the perfect instrument, but
before they were finished, Fritz, the other apprentice, learned
to his great sorrow that Gretzel loved Gottlieb. Fritz was
the better violin maker of the two and his chances of win-
ning the prize were therefore quite sure, but in his pure and
unselfish way he did not have the heart to win the prize and
the girl with the knowledge that she loved his good friend
and companion; therefore during the night before the contest
he slipped into the workshop and substituted his own violin
for that of Gottlieb. Gottlieb won the prize and the girl
and they were happily married and no one ever knew the
tender sacrifice that had been made by Fritz, excepting
Gretzel.
This is the simple story, one which could easily be turned
into a farce by actors less skillful than those who have pre-
sented it. The picture is encouraging; it speaks of better
things to come and deserves all commendation for the sacri-
fice attending its production. It is an example that we hope
to see followed by all Independent manufacturers. This pic-
ture will be released December 22. H. F. H.
"UNCLE NED'S DIPLOMACY" (Gaumont).
Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
fjN January 16, 1912, George Kleine will release an enter-
^^ taining comedy by Gaumont, entitled "Uncle Ned's Di-
plomacy." It is only on rare occasions that French actors
succeed in interpreting comedy roles so as to make them ap-
peal to an American audience; but, in this case, they have
succeeded admirably. True, the impersonator of Uncle N'ed
at times indulges in moues and little grimaces, characteristic
of the French comedian, and engages in sympathetic out-
bursts of tears that recall the expedients erstwhile resorted
to by cheap variety performers in America, yet we can easily
overlook these minor defects, because of his virile acting
otherwise.
There are only four people in the cast — Uncle Ned, his siter
(Clothilde), her son George and Nellie, the girl in the case,
with whom George is infatuated. Clothilde is portrayed by
that talented actress, who will always be remembered for her
work in "The Days of Nero," as the poisoner. In this in-
stance she has a strong character part, as the mother who
tries her "level best" to prevent her son from marrying a
dancing girl. The manner in which she is circumvented by
her hypocritical brother and the artful girl, who really loves
her son, keeps one in great good humor and evokes laughs
that have the ring of keen enjoyment in them.
The young lady who takes the part of Nellie, the Casino
girl, is a promising comedienne. As Nellie, she is vivacious
and altogether charming. The varying moods of the little
dancing girl are portrayed with delicate, artistic touches.
Whether it be as the hoity-toity girl, who frowns on the ad-
vances of a stranger, or the devoted sweetheart who flings
in the face of the man who offers it, the bribe that is to sep-
arate her from the man she loves, the impersonation is real-
istic. In the gentler moods, the same fidelity to art is notice-
able. The character of George is also in capable hands. As
the faithful, manly lover he compels interest throughout.
The settings of this picture are all laid out of doors. They
have been most happily chosen and the photography is up
to the high standard of the Gaumont product.
The opening scene shows George Baring, Viscount Car-
Scene from "Uncle Ned's Diplomacy" (Gaumont-Kleine Release).
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803
leiKh, waiting on the steps of the I aMnu Theater for the ai>-
pcarance of the latest niUMC hall favorite, Nellie l-itzgerald.
On approaching her, he i> iniibbed and the girl passes on.
Infatuated, he full<)w-> and is again freezily dismissed. The
third time of meeting i> at a boat landing, t)n the river, and
Nellie is persuaded t<> take a row. On the trip, she learns to
love her admirer and vnws arc e.xchanged.
When George makes known to hi^ mother, a haughty so-
ciety woman, that he has offered his name to Nellie, there is
a scene. She sees that he is determined on his course and
calls on her brother, Ned, to assist in frustrating the plans
of the lovers. Ned, a warnj-hearted blunderer, calls on the
pretty danseusc and tries to persuade her to give up his
nephew. She resorts to tears and utterly routs him. He
promises to assist her. and carries back a tiowcr to George as
a pledge of her constancy.
Uncle Ned fails to satisfy his sister with an account of his
interview with Nellie, and that distracted woman gives him a
Urge sum of money to buy the girl off. When he offers the
package to Nellie she tlings it in his face and rushes from
the spot. He follows her in deep commiseration, and finds
her in the protecting arms of his nephew. Then, in a fit of
good will for the lovers, he presents George with the money
and advises them to elope and get married, at the same time
furnishing the address of a clergyman, a personal friend.
Returning 'to his sister, he explains that the lovers had the
money and were on the way to have the nuptial ceremony
solemnized. Moved to tears by the mental condition of his
sister and smarting under the lashes of conscience. Uncle
Ned offers to conduct her to the church, whither the elopers
have fled, and stop the ceremony. Hastily the journey is
made, but they are too late. The happy groom and bride are
just coming out of the church entrance, when they arrive.
The haughty society dame, at first sight of her daughter-in-
law, is impressed by her sweet personality, and takes her to
her heart. And Uncle Ned, the blunderer, is priding himself
on his successful diplomacy, as the last scene in the picture
fades out.
London Letter
By E. J. M.
I HAVE it from an authoritative source in Paris that the
Gaumont Company have perfected their "talking pic-
tures" and will shortly issue some subjects. Rumor
has been rife on the matter for the past year or eighteen
months, but apparently the Gaumont Company preferred
to let rumor talk, and meanwhile to perfect their system. It
will be interesting to see what course the Edison Company
now take. Under the circumstances it is a logical supposi-
tion that they will bring out their own method of producing
talking and singing pictures very shortly. We on this side
are very interested in the matter, because the only system
that has attained any considerable vogue is Hepworth's
Vivaphone. with which very fair results have been obtained.
Several methods of synchronizing pictures and music have
recently been patented, some of which appear to be a quite
feasible means of accomplishing the desired end, and tliere
will doubtless be considerable competition amongst the rival
inventors in the near future. The system which I person-
ally like best is that of a German who has patented a process
whereby a phonographic record is produced on the edge of
the actual film itselt. That is a system which appears to
have more possibilities than all the rest added together.
There is a considerable amount of fur flying about over
here just now. The cause of all the trouble is that the film
manufacturers and the renters are combining in such a
way that members of the one agree to sell only to members
of the other and the latter bind themselves to buy only from
the former — "with certain exceptions." The "certain excep-
tions" are one or two well-known firms who would not enter
into any written agreement, but who were too powerful to
be left out in the cold!
The avowed object of the combined associations is to put
a stop to some of the evil practices that have arisen in the
trade, more especially the duping of winning subjects, which
has become rather a common practice latterly. H the sup-
pression of duping can be successfully accomplished, the
Trust — as it practically is — will have justified its existence;
but there is a feeling amongst exhibitors that this combina-
tion of manufacturers and renters will lead to an increase
of prices all around. However, most people here are willing
to give the new idea a fair trial, but any attempt to raise
prices will surely be fatal.
Meetings of manufacturers and renters, separately and
combined, are being held today (Nov. ist) for the ratifica-
tion of the agreement.
The firm of Pathe Freres is making a step in the right
direction by producing film subjects in the countries in which
the plot is laid, thus obtaining true local color. Film* of
Japan (the first of which is due for release on the 8th of
this month). Russia. Italy, (iermany, Spain and Holland are
being placed on the market and announcement is made that
a series of English films by the same firm arc in course of
preparation. 'I he latter films will be known by the name of
"Britannia" and the subjects will be drawn solely from
English history and literature. 'ihe Uritish Government
grarited the use of the famous Carisbrookc Castle for the
setting of one of these films, and another is being taken at
Knowle Park, by permission of Lord .Sackville.
Pathe Freres are breaking away from the usual practice
of employing a stock company in this new scries and are
selecting each player because of his or her suitability for the
part. In a recent interview, M. Solenne, London manager
of the company, said that no expense is being spared to
make the subjects as good as is humanly possible.
I had a chat yesterday with K. E. Aitken, general manager
of the Western Import & Film Company, which said firm
are handling Majestic films in London. He was very en-
thusiastic concerning the new product, the first samples of
which are being shown to buyers this week. I did not have
the opportunity of seeing them for myself, but I will do so
before my next letter and will let you have a few repre-
sentative trade opinions as well as my own.
At Mr. Hammerstein's new palatial opera house in Kings-
way, London, which opens next week, some novel cloud
effects will be introduced to heighten the illusion of reality
in the scenery. A prf)jector has been placed behind the
scenes .so that moving pictures of clouds, etc., can be thrown
upon the inert (?) sky, which is usually painted a vivid blue
in theatrical scenery. The idea of making use of moving
pictures as an aid to effect in theaters and music halls is not
a new one, but I believe it is the first time that the ubiqui-
tous cinematograph has invaded Grand Opera.
The American Company (London), Limited, are settling
down in ihcir new offices at loi, Wardour Street. W.. where
Mr. Scott is rapidly making good with Flying A films. When
Flying A films first invaded the English market soine months
ago their reception was none too enthusiastic. It was not
long, however, before buyers woke up to the fact that "Fly-
ing A's" were deserving of better recognitif>n — and business
is booming accordingly. Undoubtedly, the American manu-
facturer who breaks ground over here has a harder task
than he imagines; there are so many different brands of film
on the market that buyers are extremely critical, and a fresh
brand of subjects is compelled to undergo scathing criticism
before it is generally accepted and given a regular place in
programs.
Of course, the buyers will tell you that they are ready to
buy anything that is worth buying, irrespective of the mak-
er's name, but that is not the case. Consciously or uncon-
sciously, the buyers get into a groove of "regular buying";
that is to say, they give so-and-so and so-and-so an order
fairly regularly. The consequence is that programs are more
than half filled before the buyer gets as far as the smaller
makers and new comers. Thus the latter has to earn its
footing with a subject which the buyer dare not ignore be-
fore it is admitted to the inner circle.
NEW THEATER FOR BEARDSTOWN. ILL.
"The Princess" is the latest photoplay house to make a
bid for public favor. This house is designed and built to
stand as a first-class theater in every respect. It is thor-
oughly fireproof and seats 650. It has a balcony and a steet
operating room containing an abundance of projection ap-
paratus. The building is 45 x 115. with a stage 35 x 45. As-
bestos curtain, thoroughly equipped stage capable of playing
a road attraction. The Mirroroid screen is used in conjunc-
tion with a system of diffused lighting. There are tele-
phones in every part of the theater, also ladies' and gents'
retiring rooms. 'The decorations are superb, both as to ex-
tent and taste. Inside and out this theater is a thing of
beauty and ought to continue as a joy forever. It is owned
by Harris and Nicholson and was opened October 19th.
IS THIS A PIPE DREAM OR A MISTAKE IN THE
FIGURES ?
Charleston. S. C. Courier. Nov. i6th. 191 1: "Vincent
Milnor. Giosine Guida and James Sottile, all of Charleston,
obtained a commission for 'See Charleston First Company,'
with a capital of $t.ooo. The company proposes to conduct
skating rinks, picture shows, and carnivals of all kinds; to
conduct for profit exhibits and performances of all kinds, of
entertainment and amusement; to operate and control pleas-
ure boats of all kinds: to operate sight-seeing vehicles, and
to own, operate and control pleasure grounds, airdomes and
parks.
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B. F. Keith's Bijou Theatre, Boston, Mass.
\\ KITTKxX 1-OR The WORI.U BV Jll.NKV.
ASEKIES of iU)\ el musical numbers, which are to be
.yiveii l)eKinninjf in Xoxembcr and are to continue
through Uecember, at B. 1". Keiths Bijou Theater,
Boston, are most attractively announced by a set of colored
postal cards. These musical numbers are intended as "illus-
trated songs," and they consist of the national airs of the
dozen or more countries that are represented. The songs
arc arranged in solo, duet, quartette and chorus form, and
are rendered by a company of fourteen people. Attractive
Main Stairway and Entrance.
pcnd upon the arbitrary service of any exchange, but the
pictures are selected solely with reference to their relation
to the programme as a whole. No preference is given Uy any
manufacturer, but tlie best pictures of all manufacturers are
shown.
At the Bijou it has been found necessary only to herald the
coming of any pictures by a clearly marked bulletin of the
titles of the pictures. In one of the advertisements run by
the Bijou this statement appears: "Pictures of morbid or
sensational appeal are never
shown." From this it will be rec-
ognized that there are pictures
produced which Josephine Clement,
the manager of the theater, will
not perrnit upon the screen. In-
deed, it has been this rigid policy
of careful censorship of the entire
programme which has brought the
Bijou Theater to the recognized
position it holds today as the rep-
resentative motion picture theater
of the country.
It has never been the desire of the
management to conduct an educa-
tional institution, as such, nor to
take all life and sparkle from the
entertainments provided, but it is
their firm belief that a programme
may be made both interesting and
diverting without depicting the
antics of the hoodlum, or the
tawdrj' sentiment of the dime
novel. Unusual for theaters of
the kind are the provisions made
at the Bijou for the comfort and
convenience of patrons. The well-
appointed reception rooin. equip-
ped with checking facilities, writ-
ing desk and telephone service,
affords an attractive resting place.
A maid is in constant attendance
lo look carefully to the comfort
of ladies and children.
In accordance with the progress-
ive polic}'^ maintained in this
settings and costumes are used and
-each group of songs is surrounded
with an atmosphere of the country
io which it belongs.
Mention has been made in this
j)aper before regarding the work
which has been accomplished alon^
unusual lines in this theater. The
Bijou Theater numbers among its
.patrons people from all walks of life.
The fact that John Chinaman is wel-
come and that children in large
numbers from various social set-
tlement houses are regular patrons,
does not make the house less
•attractive to the business man. the
teacher, or the woman of leisure,
all of whom are regular visitors.
The variety of subjects which
compose the programme make this
house appeal to many iiitcrcsts.
Those who love music will hear
only the best, and rendered by
artists of conscientious merit. The
lectures, specially written, and often-
times delivered by experts on their
own particular subjects, have their
regular following. The one-act
play is a source of interest to
many who have not the time to
devote to a three-act production,
and last but not least, by any
means, the motion picture— the
very best the market affords — is
provided at the Bijou. The pres-
entation of subjects does not de-
Reception Room and Checking Booth.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
805
house. B F. Keith is offering as a llrst prize one hundred
dollars, and a* a second prize titty dollars for one-act com-
edies. The contest opened in November and will close Jan-
uary 1st. 191.'. The successful plays will be given production
during the present season, the prize payment to be accepted
in lieu of the tirst week's royalty. The Uijnu Theater is to
have the right to first bid for further use of the prize plays
and for protluction of any of the other plays. All manuscripts
mu-t be •■riginal. Adaptations previously produced will not
be accepted. Manuscripts are to be typewritten, on one side
of the page, and accompanied by stamped, addressed envel-
ope. .\ play must not exceed thirty minutes in length and
must be kept to one setting.
Josephine Clement, when discussing the theater, always
emphasizes the fact that it is a motion picture theater, and she
always insists that whatever else appears upon the pro-
gramme, one and all, they are accessories to the picture.
The present policy ol the theater has been maint.iiiicd for
over three years, and as a natural consequence the majority
of the >taff, who have been with it since its beginning, are in
hearty sympathy with it. Each department has an enthu-
siastic director, and the harmony of their work is evident to
all who read between the lines.
On the Road.
Clyde Martin Talks About the Houses He Has Seen.
Ir seems that the managers of the Middle West are taking
to sound effects and drums more than in any other part
of the country, and I believe that this feature is one of
the things that is boosting business down through the
valley. Out of thirty picture houses that I have visited in
the last three weeks I have only found six houses without
a drummer, .ind all of the drummers I have met seem to
be interesttii in the detail work of sound effects.
On Tuesti.TV and Wednesday, October 31 and November
I. I had the pleasure of playing at the Princess Theater in
Blue Island. 111. The Princess is a very pretty little house,
with a seating capacity close to three hundred. The house
is tinder the direction of Mr. Roy Keppel of Blue Island
and Chicago Heights and Russell Keppel. a brother, is the
local manager. Miss Esther Landgraf is the pianist and Mr.
.•\. Englehart is the drummer and they are a clever team.
Mr. Englehart is only a beginner on drums, but he has
talent and could easily back some of the old heads clear
off the map. He is a strong believer in effects and is con-
stantly adding novelties to his line. The music at the Prin-
cess is a strong drawing card. Mr. Ray Coffman is the
operator. Fred Fisher is the usher, Eddie Gordan. door
man: Louis Stube, assistant operator and Mr. Keppel's
mother. Mrs. A. M. Keppel, is the treasurer. The Princess
enjoys good business the year round.
Over at Chicago Heights is another Keppel Theater, a
new house called the Fashion, a very fitting name. Mr.
Roy Keppel devotes most of his time to this new house and
business is increasing every week. The Fashion seats four
hundred: it is large and roomy and is without a doubt one
of the safest theaters in Illinois. The indirect lighting sys-
tem is used and the projection is fine. Mr. M. E. Carl is
the operator at the Fashion, Walter Gruger, assistant opera-
tor; Miss Gisela Sauter, pianist: Mr. Bob Curns. drummer:
Herbert Silloway. songbird; Albert Larson, door man. and
Gus Fischer, the special policeman. Fischer watches the
place in the mornings and sleeps while the show is on. The
Fashion is enjoying the patronage of the best people in
Chicago Heights.
Saturday evening. November 4th, I had the pleasure of
playing an engagement at the Lyric Theater in Gibson City,
111. The Lyric is one of the neatest houses in the state and
does a good business. It is the only licensed picture house
in Gibson. Messrs. Grim & Puff are the owners and man-
agers; Ernes: Carj-er, operator; Miss Alice Whaylen, pian-
ist; Mrs. Gnm is the cashier. The house opened the 15th
of August this year and everything points to success. I
am not a knocker, but I will hand you a little tip. If you
ever have occasion to visit Gibson, arrange things so you
will not be obliged to stay over-night and be sure and take
your lunch with you. The only hotel in the town is abso-
lutely rotten. The first night there was no heat in the
building and the second afternoon I heard the manager of
the hotel (?"> order a half ton of coal. Playing the pictures
looks all right on the billboards, but some of the hotel
accommodations are enough to put a person's artistic tem-
^ perament on the bum. (Officer. I'm raving again.)
Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 6th and 7th. I was in a real
town, in a real picture house, with a real manager: Streator
111., Dreamland I heater. Ch**. Vance The Dreamland
iheater has a seating capacity of three hundred and runs
three reels of Licensed pictures to capacity business, Cht«.
Vance is the proprietor; A. S. Hood, manager; Kitty Haer,
pianiNt; B. Wells, drummer; John .Schon, electrician, Walter
Sanderson, usher, and last, but not least, Mms Cora Messer-
smith IS singing the songs and it would be putting it mildly
to say that this young la<ly is one of the best singers in
the state. Miss Mes-,er>,mith has a real voice and she knows
how to use it. The clever music at the Dreamland is get-
ting Mr. Vance a nice bank account.
A few doors from the Dreamland Theater is another
Vance house. The New Dawn Theater, running motion pic-
tures and vaudeville. Mr. Vance is giving his personal at-
tention to the Dawn and he is making a great go of it. The
new theater has a seating capacity of five hundred and it is
modern throughout. Earl Wise is the stage manager,
Arthemues Smith is the musical director (his music sounds
better than his name); Miss Mae Kemery, pianist; Edw.
Baude, drummer, and Bob Copeland is the electrician. Mr.
Vance is surrounded by a good bunch of workers; every-
body is on the job at all times.
Wednesday and Thursday, November 8th and Qth. I filled
a pleasant engagement at the new Lyric Theater, Champaign.
III. This theater opened October 20th to capacity business.
The Lyric is owned and operated by Mr. H. H. Johnson, an
old head in the business. This house is a model in every
respect, the front is of plastic design, built by the Deco-
rators' Supply Co., of Chicago. The front decorations are
in roses, white enamel and gold, with a large oil painting
on each side wall. The lobby has a tile floor and marble
base; the front is dazzling bright, made so by two five-
thousand candlcpower flaming arcs and Tungsten chandeliers.
The operatitig room is a spacious affair equipped with a
Simplex machine, a mercury arc rectifier and is absolutely
fireproof; the wall construction is of asbestos and concrete.
The interior decorations are of delicate tones, with plas-
tic design panels and floral relief. The policy o( the new
Lyric is four reels of Licensed films, a daily change of pic-
tures, the admission being ten cents. Daily matinees are
given. The house seats three hundred. H. H. Johnson is
owner and manager; Mrs. Johnson presides at the ticket
window; C. L. Hunter is assistant manager; Wm. Carbaugh,
operator; Mrs. Lyda Weedman, pianist and Rex Jackson,
usher. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Carbaugh are members of
Piqua Lodge No. 61 T. M. A's. Mr. Carbaugh is also a
member of Local 155 I. A. T. S. E. Mr. Johnson speaks
in glowing terms of the results given by the Simplex ma-
chine. The picture they are throwing on the screen is second
to none.
At Kankakee, III., Nov. 10, I had the pleasure of playing
at the Court Theater. The Court Theater is the largest
picture house in Kankakee, and is doing its share of the
business. S. B. Roach is the owner. C. E. Roach is the busi-
ness manager, Mrs. Harry Van Dalson is the cashier. Mr.
Harry Van Dalson is the operator. Miss Nanette Lafond is
the pianist, and Maud Barland Mathieus is the soloist. The
Court Theater has a seating capacity of 500 and is showing
Independent pictures. It was opened Feb. 19, 191 1, and has
been enjoying a fair business to date. On the first three
days of the week vaudeville is used as an extra attraction,
although no stage has been built in the theater. The Court
Theater is located in the center of the business district of
Kankakee, and as a five-cent house on each side of it.
Mr. Roach is the proprietor and manager of the leading
newspaper of Kankakee and is a very careful advertiser.
He knows how to advertise the show (that is his business),
but he does not know how to manage one. Mr. Roach has
the right intentions but he leaves too much to his employees,
and anyone who knows the moving picture business knows
well what this means.
Things are run very loose; the picture is one of the worst
I have seen in the state. The machine or something being
so loose that the picture wobbles from one side to the other,
and the audience is bad. I am not saying that the audience
is bad for the simple reason that they they did not appre-
ciate my work, but from the fact that Manager Roach has
one of the cleverest singers in the country, and after this
little nightingale. Miss Mathieus, sang "The Gypsy Love"
from the Fortune Teller, the audience was restless waiting
for another Foolshead picture.
Manager Roach has a very pretty theater, a large seating
capacity and could easily control the business of Kankakee
if he would spend a little money and put in a capable man-
ager; as it is, the Court is just doing a fair business.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
m
YOU'VE got to give it to the small town exhibitor. Of
course, the small town man can do with dimes more
than dollars will accomplish in the cities, but just the
same a classy campaign depends less on the size of the town
than the enterprise of the exhibitor.
Provo, Utah, is a small place with a six-page daily, but the
Ellen Theater, located there, comes out with a quarter-page
advertisement of "The Colleen Bawn," and to get the proper
"local color" the advertisement is done in green ink with a
shamrock border. A stunt like that will keep Provo talking
for weeks after the three-reel feature has gone on to some
other town, and it is doing a great deal more than advertising
the presentation of the Boucicault drama. There's a special
two-column story one-third of a page in depth directly under
the editorials. It's clean-cut advertising and it should bring
back more money than the special printing cost. It is the
only green in the paper, and being on the back page, the dis-
play is certain. It is an idea that may be followed with profit
wherever the Kalem triumph is displayed. Our hat is off to
the Ellen. Welcome to Mr. Morris.
Ben L. Morris, secretary of the Spragg Amusement Com-
pany, rises to remark that the comment on the White Theater
press stuf? in a recent issue needs some explanation, but Mr.
Morris' letter speaks for itself. Here it is:
Bellalre, Ohio, Nov. 16.
Gentlemen — I am always an interested follower of your Advertising for
Exhibitors and pick up many pointers. Our company Is a firm believer In
advertising picture shows. Particularly last week was I interested, for
one of the houses you quoted as ineffective in advertising was White's New
Theater, at McKeesport, where our company Is running the picture show.
1 agree that the WTiIte ad. was not as effective as the one quoted in
comparison, but could you suggest something better for a house that has
no way of knowing Its advance program, until the film boxes are opened
to start the show?
Here Is a clipping we use dally for our Olympic Theater show at Bel-
lalre, and is much more to the point. We always use the same heading and
use the ad. In the same place, and our patrons always look for It to see
what is on tonight. It Is not catchy for transients, but that Is what your
outside poster and front display Is for. Our newspapers get the home
people who know the house, and pass the front posters without a glance,
but the posters catch the strangers who are looking for exterior evidences
of the worth of a house.
We have several other theaters. Salem and Woodsfleld, Ohio, Fairmont,
W. Va., etc., and in most of them are handicapped by not knowing our
program in advance. In two or three places, as In Bellalre, we are on a
circuit, where we know several days ahead what Is coming. Then the
proper kind of advertising can be done.
Jnst as soon as all film exchanges can give advance business, then will
picture show advertising be on a plane with other such work.
BEN. L. MORRIS, See.
First Rate Stuff.
The clipping to which reference is made falls about three
inches single column and takes you by the ear in the first
line. It starts off: "Can you imagine a man so tall he could
not find anything in a hotel big enough for him?" It is the
introduction to "The Trials of a Tall Traveler," and Mr. Mor-
ris picks out the salient feature of the day's program with
which to catch the eye. It is vastly more effective than the
usual "Three first run films, etc." It gets your interest in
the first line and you're going to finish the stufif because you
were started right.
And notice that the regular reader knows just where to
look for the stuff every day. There is a lot more to that
than most exhibitors realize. The regular loses no time. He
turns to the page and column at once and does not have to
search the entire paper. Looking to see what is at the pic-
ture show will come to be a habit with the fan and with
some who have not yet attained fandom. About the only
improvement to be suggested is that the notice carry a double
head. In addition to the invariable head use a catchline that
will throw up the day's feature, something like this:
The man who was too big for any bed. At the Olympic.
Now you have the trade-mark head for identification and
a catchline for a bait for the casual reader. That may make
it "catchy for transients," as Mr. Morris writes.
What Pulls Trade.
We differ with Mr. Morris as to the value of the newspaper
notice. It will not only appeal to the regular, but it may ap-
peal, or be made to appeal, to the transient as well.
The drummer or other visitor doesn't go out and
look up the bill-boards. The chances are he gets
the paper and reads it through because he has nothing
else to do. The picture announcement may get his interest
aroused and instead of spending the evening in the bar or
his own room, the traveler will get his hat and hunt up the
film that got him going. The local transient — the man in
town who doesn't go to the picture houses — is open to the
same appeal, which leaves the lobby display primarily to
catch the passerby, but it does not make sole appeal to the
passerby. It leaves its impress on the mind of every patron
and this impression may be favorable or otherwise, accord-
ing to the display. There isn't anything about the picture
house from the newspaper advertising to the music that the
pianist plays that does not help catch and hold the daily
visitor. It is the ensemble, not any one thing, that makes
the regular patron of the chance visitor and holds him a
regular after he has joined the ranks of fandom.
For the No-Program House.
The best suggestion for a no-program house is a slight
advance to the exchange to ensure one guaranteed reel a
day (bar accidents). This will give the alert advertiser a
chance to brag about something definite and creates the
impression that the whole show is as good as the one reel
to which he devotes his space. There are few houses so
small that they cannot show a profit on one definite reel a
day, but where even this is not practical, the scheme of hold-
ing over one reel for a second day, recently explained by a
contributor, can assuredly be worked at no extra expense.
In such a case have your notice read like a criticism of the
show.
Where this cannot be done through purely local reasons,
the notice can at least avoid the glittering generality and
hold to one specific point.
The item in question was reproduced in our issue dated
November i8th. The objection offered is that it lacks the
convincing ring. Pick up the big points. Instead of won-
dering how White's can do it for a nickel, tell why it is that
a production costing $6000 can be offered a patron for five
cents. The cheap combination show asking from 10 to
35 cents and giving some wornout drarnatic success or a
play that never has been a success, pays its players perhaps
four hundred dollars a week at the outside. It uses house
scenery that is almost nauseatingly familiar; the players
are incompetent and the play itself either butchered or in-
trinsically bad. The photoplay is done by players of Broad-
way repute; twenty or thirty new scenes are offered each
day and the stories are interesting. A three-reel show rep-
resents an investment of from $6000 to $12000, but it can
be shown for a small admission through duplication. Instead
of wondering why such a show can be given for a nickel
explain why and be definite about it. Avoid the unmeaning
puffery that does not convince, and make talk that rings
true.
"Tie Up the Bull."
Don't deal in glittering generalities if you want to be
believed. Stick to facts, make them sound like facts, but
make the facts interesting. Here is a sample of the writer's
idea of a business getter:
The theatrical manager who makes a dozen productions a year is regarded
as one of the leaders of his profession. The men who make as many as thla
during any theatrical Season may be numbered on the fingers without using
the same digit twice, but the photoplay producer may make as many In a
month and keep it up twelve months a year. Eacli production Is as carefully
planned as the three-act dramatic offering, is played by actors who are
known to the patrons of the high-priced theaters, are directed by stage
managers of national repntatlon, and yet the bill at White's each night,
offers three of these productions, representing an outlay of anywhere from
$.5,000 to $25,000 at one-fortieth of the price these same players could com-
mand In the "production houses." And there are no "number two com-
panies," In photoplay, to present wretchedly Inadequate versions of stale
successes. There Is only one grade in Photoplay — the highest — and the
motion picture film makes It possible to show the highest grade of acting
for the smallest admission fee. Two dollar acting for five cents Is what
explains the remarkable popularity of White's.
This can be improved upon, but it gives a hint as to the
style.
A Model Letter.
We arc indebted to Frank Hicks, of the Imperial Theater.
Cleveland, for a letter that is in many ways a model. This
department has advocated getting the teachers into th(
house that they may appreciate the fact that the show i
clean, diverting and educational, and along these lines M
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
807
Hicks is plaiininij uii effective canipaiijM. His letter is given
for the benefit of others:
NoTemb«r IS. 1911.
Ulu , rrtiicl|iat: The Central A».-. School. City:
Dear Mailnin. — Yuu anil all tlie tearliera of th<- Cciilral Ave. School arc
bcrtby liivllvd to atli-uil our niallnm- elihcr ou Halurday or Hunilaj. or both
— No»eiiil'fr INth ami .Novriiih^r IBth.
Bueluai'il yiiti will fliiil atliiilimlun tirkria for each tracher: tUtte tlokrta
am Kooil ON tillhvr lUlc. If »<■ liaro not m-nt jruii enough tirkcta. kindly
call the writer at Eaat ^UOIt and he will be pleaied to aend yoo aa many
■a are re<|iilr(Ml.
We run apn-lal featurva e»ery Saturday and Sunday which we tM'llere
arc not only entertaining, but valuable ai an educational aid. That ii
why we hare lnvlli>d you. We want you to giTe ua your opinion of our
fenturea.
(hir feature for Satunlny la "All IlabI and the Forty Tliletoa," an
Arabian Knlghta alory. wlih which you are familiar.
tin Sunday we will rIiow "Itoineo and Juliet." You know all about tbia
atory and will enjoy the picture.
Nearly all of yuur puplln are our patroiia, and we liolleTe you will agree
with u« when wp »ay tliot every pupil ahould witneaa thcao plctorei.
Troatlng to bare your co 0|N>ratlon by your preaenco and endoraeroent. I
am.
Very sincerely yours,
There is one error here in spelling Arabian Nights with a
K. The stories arc supposed to have been told on a thou-
sand successive nights, from which the series takes its name,
and the error will be noticed. There arc two particularly
good lines in this letter, one in which the teachers are in-
vited to attend either show — or both — and the other ex-
pressing a willingness to send more tickets if they are re-
quired. Some campaigns of this sort are spoiled by an
unconscious niggardliness of the offer. These phrases sug-
gest eagerness to do anything possible to make the teachers
welcome, and the invitation possesses a marked appeal.
Mr. Hicks sends another letter in connection with a gift
scheme that space docs not permit printing this week, but
which we will present later.
Mr. Chaney's Offer.
N. E. Chancy, whose Orpheum programs have been al-
luded to several times in this department, writes:
I have received many letters from exiilhlturs all over the conntry asking
for samples of my pmgram. Yon may announce. throUKb your valuable
colnmn, tlint I will take pleasure In mailing copies of my new program
to any exhibitor sending a stamp.
The new program to which Mr. Chaney makes allusion
is an improvement upon his already attractive folder. These
will be ready by the time this appears in print, so send a
stamped and self-addressed envelope with your request for
a copy that Mr. Chaney's courtesy may not be too severely
taxed. .Address him at the Orpheum Theater, Hillsdale, O.
Mr. Chaney is generous in this offer, for the mailing will
entail no little trouble, and he evidences the true spirit of
managerial courtesy. His letter is additionally gratifying
in that it shows the widespread interest taken in this de-
partment. The new folder will be commented upon when
the promised copy arrives, possibly next week.
Hustling in California.
Santa Rosa, California, has a hustling concern in the
Columbia Amusement Co., Inc.. which runs the Columbia
Theater — a combination house — and the Theaterette. a pic-
ture theater. The regular advertisement is a four-page
folder with pages 6^ by 9'j and carries the title. Weekly
Show News, adding on the front page "Programme of
Licensed Motion Pictures and Theatrical News for the week
commencing Friday, etc." It is issued every F"riday. starting
the week with that day, that the Saturday and Sunday busi-
ness may be boomed, and it is announced that a copy will
be fnailed weekly to any person requesting the same.
The second page is given over to announcement of coming
attractions or to items about the pictures according to need.
The third page is divided into quarters for three two-day
shows and the special Sunday program, while the back page
is given over to the Columbia attractions, which runs pic-
tures on the off nights.
It's nice printing — not elaborate, but clean and well dis-
played; the readers are short but effective and planned to
pull. For special releases they supplement the regular ad-
vertising with the Hennegan small heralds, and in the box
^served for their special printing they use the line. "Think
the price, 5 cents," which emphasizes the value of the
fering in proportion to the admission.
\There is nothing about the sheet that cannot be dupli-
\ed by any reasonably good printer, but they have done
rht" what they set out to do. The paper is good, but not
good: the display is effective without being fussy, and
(printing has been well done. But three issues have come
'v the press, and the secretary of the company writes that
!^ plan further improvement, but they started with the
)retty nearly right in the first place.
And Just Think!
just think, you matinee girls who may chance to read
tn'sU October 31st Gilbert M. Anderson and the other
Essanay playrrs appcand at the Columbia in "The .Man
from.Mexico." Ju«,t think of seeing all the Essanay Wcit-
crn favorites in a corking good play. And just this once
Mr. .\ndcrson wasn't playmg the Sheriff. Think of that, too.
MORE BUFFALO JONES PICTURES.
Famous Big Brother to the People of the Wild will Put Out
American Reel.
Buffalo Jones, whose pictured exploits in Africa with a
cowboy's outfit — a lariat and a good horse — among the fierce
beasts of the jungle have caused the world to w>>ndcr what
sort of a man he is, proposes now to put out some more wild
animal pictures, more interesting than those we have already
seen. The African tour of Buffalo Jones wa> a .-.ort of side
issue with him — a little excursion for the fun of the thing.
His regular occupation — training wild animals and catching
the American lion, is just as interesting ami fully as danger-
ous as anything he did in Africa. He has a good reel of pic-
tures showing himself in his daily occupation which he is
about to offer to exhibitors.
A representative of the Moving Picture World saw this
reel the other day and can vouch for its character. The
scenes are mostly taken in Yellowstone Park where Buffalo
Jones has charge of the wild animals under Government pro-
tection. The first scene shows a stage load of tourists arriv-
ing at the park hotel. Views of the herds of elk. mountain sheep
and aritelope, which roam about the park are given. Some
splendid views of these timid creatures have been obtained.
How the big grizzly bears are trained to run when they
see a man is an interesting process as the picture shows.
Bruin is lassoed by the hind leg and hung up like a pig from
the limb of a tree. Buffalo Jones, armed with a long, stout
pole, then gets at his bearship and gives him a beating that
should last him for the rest of his natural life. Tlie effect
of this is to cause Mr. Bear to run for his life every time he
sees a man. If this were not done, the bears in the park
would become too familiar with the tourists.
Hunting the mountain lif»n forms a very interesting part
of this reel. This highly specialized sport is carried on from
Buffalo Jones' ranch down in .\rizona. The pictures show
Buffalo Jones climbing into a tree after one of the big cats
and dislodging him with a forked stick. Like a flash the ani-
mal is up the tree again with the daring hunter after him.
rope in hand. Soon he drops to the ground and then the lion
is pulled bodily out of the tree and quickly tied in a bag and
slung across the back of a pack-horse.
Dehorning buffalo is an interesting occupation that is
fraught with danger, but it doesn't look so dangerous when
you see Buffalo Jones and his cowboys do it. In these scenes
is shown one of the most terrific fights between two bull
buffaloes Buffalo Jones ever witnessed, and he has seen some
bull fights.
These are but a few of the interesting animal scenes in
this interesting picture. It ought to make a hit with any
audience.
ECLAIR ENLARGES BIG FORT LEE PLANT.
General Manager Raver, of the American Eclair Com-
pany, announces the enlargement of its present buildings.
.Additional property has been added to the space already ac-
quired and the work of erecting another large studio, an
office building and a modern garage will be started at once.
When asked why this step \sas found necessary, Mr. Raver
said:
"When the Eclair Company, of Paris, decided to invade
.\merica, plans were drawn up for a studio equal only to the
production of one reel weekly. The intention was to com-
plete the plant some time in advance of the initial release
date so as to allow for an ample accumulation of reserve
negatives, but building delays made this impossible and it
was necessary to engage three directors and a large stock
company to meet the emergency. Then came insistent de-
mands for more than one .American release and we found
studio, dressing rooms, property and scenic departments and
the studio offices entirely too small. Mr. Jourjon. head of
the Eclair interests in Europe and America, lost no time in
deciding to increase the .American investment, as he is de-
termined to stop at nothing that Eclair films may attain
leadership.
"We are frank in saying that our first release was not
satisfactory to the Eclair Company, although we are in re-
ceipt of many complimentary letters and telegrams extolling
its quality, and. fully realizing the need of ample working
space and adequate facilities to handle large and important
productions, we are wisely making additions at a time when
they are most needed."
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
CHICAGO LETTER.
By Jas. S. McQuadk.
IT is said that union moving picture operators in Northern
Indiana are endeavoring to compel exhibitors to sign
contracts employing them for one year. Moreover, the
operators present a form of contrast drawn up by them for
signature. It is understood that exhibitors in the section
referred to are willing to pay, and are paying, the union
scale of wages, but they refuse to sign a contract for a year.
It seems strange that the operators should have seen fit
to follow such a course. A good workman is always in de-
mand and possesses the independence that makes him averse
to tying himself up for a year. He knows that so long as
he performs his duties efticiently and faithfully his services
will be continued by his employer. Moreover, if something
better offers he is at liberty to take advantage of it, on
proper notice. .
If such a contract were signed by an exhibitor, he woiild
certainly see to it that clauses were inserted protecting hirn
in case his theater burned down or closed on account of epi-
demic, etc., etc. Where, then, would the operator be bene-
fitted? . . , , .
The whole thing seems so lacking in good sense that it
would be well to drop it and forget it.
Wm. N. Selig Returns Hale and Strong.
Mr. and Mrs. William N. Selig returned to Chicago on
Friday, November 24th. The numerous friends of Mr. Sehg
were delighted to see him looking hale and strong. True, his
right arm hangs rather limply yet, but the wound has thor-
oughly healed and a few weeks of massage and usage will
make it as good as ever.
Mr. Selig delved into work up to head and ears immediately
after his arrival. Out at the big plant, on his first appear-
ance, the general offices were piled with banks of roses and
other flowers, and happy greetings were extended by the
large family of employes.
The telegrams and letters sent Mr. Selig in Los Angeles
were so numerous, over 500, that he fears, under the circum-
stances, some of them may have been unanswered. He de-
sires to assure all friends, who so remembered him, of his
heartfelt thanks for their kind interest.
Influence of Picture Theaters.
In its issue of Nov. 24, the Chicago Tribune had the fol-
lowing editorial, which affords a comforting point of view to
managers of the large theaters, who are suffering from light
business this season:
"It was estimated at a recent conference held in the East
that the moving picture machine and the nickel theater have
added at least 15,000,000 to what may be called the theater
public.
"There ought to be comfort in this point of view for theater
managers who have found their galleries emptying. If a vast
new public is developing dramatic taste, or rather dramatic
appetite, the larger theaters are certain eventually to profit
by it.
"Just now, doubtless, the novelty and cheapness of the
nickel theater have drawn away the fickle gallery god, and
always hereafter they will divide their allegiance. But if the
moving picture drama and the cheap neighborhood theater
are bringing under their influence people who have not gone
to theaters before in anything like the numbers announced
at this conference, the theaters will get a large proportion of
them in due time.
"With canned drama in the nickel theaters and canned
music in the flats of the people, there ought to develop a
musical and dramatic public of enormous proportions. This
is bringing art to the people, making soil for native, original,
creative work. Drama used to go to the people, in vine-
yards, at fairs, and from the tail of itinerant carts. Perhaps
we are preparing a new renaissance — and the nickelodeon is
its threshold."
Senator Stone, of Missouri, Wants Straight Pictures.
Moving pictures are a hobby of the senior United States
senator from Missouri, William Joel Stone, as gleaned from
a recent article in the St. Louis Star. He never misses an
opportunity to attend a picture theater, and it is a standing
joke in the Senate, when the senator is wanted for a roll-
call, to order the sergeant-at-arms to visit a certain picture
theater to find the much-needed absentee. There is a small
moving picture theater, off on a side street from Pennsyl-
vania Avenue, in Washington, that the senator frequents
daily, during the sessions of Congress. Senator Stone has
repeatedly said that the moving picture theater is a great
educator. In a jocular way he has declared that the members
of the United States Senate could refresh their historical
knowledge, if they would spend less time at the musical
shows and visit the moving pictures more frequently.
The senator was in St. Louis recently attending a political
conference, and, according to the Star, found time to visit
three picture shows daily. He was particular to visit theaters
where vaudeville was omitted and declared that he does not
go to see a specialty show when he pays his dime to see mov-
ing pictures.
"If you want a variety show, go to the vaudeville theater,"
said the senator. "I pay my money to see pictures and I
don't want to be bothered by some woman singing 'My
Sweetheart is a Political Boss and Gets His Money Easy,'
or to see some 'hamfatters' trying to outdo Lew Fields as a
German comedian."
Big Preparations for "Cinderella."
"Cinderella," Selig's big feature subject, will be released
on New Year's Day, the three reels being released on the
same day, one as a regular and two as specials.
Unusual preparations are being made to assist exhibitors in
giving "Cinderella" wide publicity. Two styles of 3-sheet
lithos., one 8-sheet litho. and a de luxe i-sheet are being
printed. Special photos of Miss Mabel Taliaferro will be
gotten out for use in theater lobbies. A special press sheet,
with 10 short stories of "Cinderella," will be mailed exhib-
itors, for use in newspapers. Three advertisements — of I, 2
and 3-column size — have been written and photographed,
and cuts made therefrom. Electros of these can be purchased
at cost price from the Selig Polyscope Company. Cuts of
scenes in "Cinderella" can also be had at cost price, and can
be used either in newspapers or in special booklets gotten up
by exhibitors for their mailing lists.
A lecture will also be prepared by an able professional. A
musical program, written by an expert, who thoroughly un-
derstands "playing the pictures," will be furnished free to
exhibitors. In fact, Mr. Selig will furnish every aid to ex-
hibitors within his power, to make "Cinderella" the greatest
money-maker they have yet handled.
The Saxe Enterprises.
Frank Cook, booking manager and publicity man for the
Saxe enterprise in Milwaukee, writes me that the Alhambra.
with its 2,400 seats, is holding patrons out every Saturday
and Sunday. Mr. Saxe has just added a beautiful stage set-
ting to the Alhambra, at a cost of $1,000. A new pipe organ,
costing $5,000, has been installed and a new box office of
marble and glass has just been finished.
A handsome sixteen-page program, called "Milwaukee's
Amusement Guide," is now being issued by Mr. Saxe. It i^
devoted to stories of films, news items confined to happen-
ings in the amusement world, and to the houses on the Saxe
circuit. It is attractively illustrated.
Chicago Film Brevities.
Ingvald E. Oes, American representative of the Great
Northern Film Co.. was in the city Tuesday, November 21st.
Mr. George A. Magie, general manager of the Solax Co.,
of New York, was a visitor on the same date.
Edwin Thanhouser, president of the Thanhouser Company,
passed through the city recently on his way to Milwaukee
to attend the funeral of his father.
* * *
Tim W. Englehardt. owner of the Princess Theater in
Hammond. Ind., and also of important real estate and other
interests in Gar}% Ind., was a visitor last week. Mr. Engle-
hardt stated that the Princess is -showing to fine business.
* * *
I. Van Ronkel was seen last week and reported that the
volume of rental business done by him at present is larg< ;
than at any time during his connection, with the businef
Exhibitors are well satisfied with the service furnished th'.
by this branch. Mr. Van Ronkel says, but that their bt'
ness dropped off a little during the recent cold snap.
* * * '
Thomas Mobille, owner of the Etropal theater in-'-a
Porte, Ind., visited the citj^ last week and attended tc,"d-
vance bookings. Mr. Mobille stated that he gave his^^st
Wabash Ave. Mr. Mobille stated that he gave his, rst
Sunday exhibition on November 19th. offering "The '3S-
sion Play" as the attraction. Mr. Mobille believes t.^ in
a short time houses in Northern Indiana will be per'tted
to give Sunday shows.
THE Moving picture world
iKiirv W. Sclicll, proprietor and inaiiagi-r ui the Schell
Theater, 5518 S. Ashland Avenue, and of the Houlevard
Theater. 55JJ S. Ashhind Avenue, this city, was scon last
week at the Lacnunlc exchange. Mr. Schell uses Inde-
pendent service in the Schell, which is a modern, comfort-
able house, and he reports excellent business there, much
better than he is doing at the Boulevard with Licensed pic-
turc>. The Boulevard is a small house. lie informed mc
that Imp pictures are in high favor with his patrons at the
Schell.
« * «
Maurice FIccklcs, manager of the Lacniiule exchange,
was seen last week and said that he was highly pleased with
busjne>s ci-nditions. Everything points to a i)rc)>,i)erous win-
ter season.
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Joe Brimmerschcim, manager of the Gaiety Theater, Fort
Wayne, was a visitor at the World ofl'ice recently. He re-
ported fine business. His service is furnished by the General
I'ilm Company's branch in Indiai\apolis. A mirror screen
is used at the Gaiety.
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\Vm. Hcr>hberg opened the Magnet Theater, at 3234 West
I2th Street, this city, Saturday, Nov. 4, usinjj Independent
service. He reports that his business is promising.
BIG TIME AT INDIANAPOLIS.
Indiana Exhibitors Will Meet in Convention December 12.
The Indiana exhibitors will hold their first convention at
the Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis, on Tuesday, December 12,
the first session to be called promptly at 10 a. m. The In-
dianapolis Moving Picture Managers' Association is co-
operating with the Indiana Exhibitors' League to make the
atlair a big success. There will be pleasure mixed with busi-
ness, and It is the chance that all Indiana exhibitors have
been looking forward to. to get together. M. A. Neff. Presi-
dent of the National Motion Picture Exhibitors' League, will
be present to make an address and advise with exhibitors,
and Mayor Shank of Indianapolis will extend a welcome in
a characteristic speech for which he is noted. The exhib-
itors will be entertained in a loyal manner, the entertain-
ment consisting of theater parties, motor rides and a big
banquet at the Claypool Hotel.
Every Indiana exhibitor is invited to be present at the
meeting. Many matters will be brought up which will be
to the interest of all Hoosiers in the motion picture business
and a chance to get better acquainted with one another As far
as possible every exhibitor will get a special invitation, but
in case Indiana exhibitors reading this announcement do not
get theirs, they will please consider this an invitation, as
our mailing list may not be correct and we want every ex-
hibitor to be present. You will not regret the time or money
spent.
Let everv- Indiana exhibitor keep the date in mind and
make extra special efforts to be present.
Those who purpose attending are requested to send their
names to Dr. .1. M. Rhodes, Chairman Committee on Ar-
rangements. 730 S. West St., Indianapolis, Ind., or F J
Rembusch, Shelbyville, Ind.
H. S. DICKSON, President,
Indiana Exhibitors' League.
while Will S. Rising, the dean of moving picture artists in
.America, portrays the old musician. Messrs, Applegate and
.\dolphe are seen to advantage as the opera house manager
and city dude respectively. Dorothy Gibson plays the part
of a dissatisfied prima donna to a nicety. Other members
of the extremely large cast share in the honors of the pro-
duction. Mr. Jay Hunt is responsible for the scenario and
staging. Exchanges and exhibitors will welcome this excel-
lent Eclair subject.
I NOVEL THEATER SCENE IN "THE MUSICIAN'S
\ DAUGHTER."
\ A striking illustration of motion picture detail is found in
the Eclair release of Tuesday, December 12, "The Musician's
Daughter." One of the many interesting scenes is laid in an
*pera house, the principal characters appearing on the stage
'hile portions of the audience, orchestra and boxes are
multaneously shown. For the purpose, a stage of standard
oportions was built with adequate scenic equipment. The
^scenium opening, or frame of the stage, was actually
deled in plaster of paris with scroll work and ornaments
old relief. A massive box, regulation size, was next at-
»d. the front of same being elaborated with heavy brass
gs and decorative designs in papier mache. Heaw vel-
\et d^;^|lerle^, suspiiided by golden cords, added to the rcal-
isni. Kven the members of the orchestra, and the audience,
were carefully hclcctcd.
A very touching story is illustrated in "The Musician's
Daughter." and each character is injporiant. (irayce Scott,
the popul.ii vtork !• .mIiiij.; woiiiaii. ini<r|irei-, lb.- tulr role,
TO ORGANIZE PENNSYLVANIA EXHIBITORS.
The following letter has been issued by the Motion Picture
Exhibitors' League of Pennsylvania to all exhibitors in that
State:
■.-\t the meeting of the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
held at their h<a<lquarters. .'33 Fifth Ave., I'ittsburgh, on
Sunday, November -'Oth, luii, it was decided to issue a call
for a State convention to be held at llarrisburg on Mon-
day, May 6th, 1912.
"We also arc pleased to say that we had with us at this
meeting our National prcsiilent, Mr. M. A. NefT, who gave
us a good talk along the lines of organization, and from his
report we assure you that the future for our league looks
very bright.
"We are also making arrangements to place a State organ-
izer oil the road, for the purpose of organizing locals and
bringing the exhibitor into the League, and we ask the
assistance of all the exhibitors throughout the State to aid
us in our work, so that when the next National Convention
is held in Chicago the old Keystone State will be second to
none.
"Now let our slogan be: 'Organize! Organize!' and on to
Harrisburg to the State convention of the motion picture
exhibitors. For any information write to our State Head-
quarters, as we will be only too glad to hear from you. We
remain yours truly,
"Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
of Pennsylvania,
"Per Fred J. Harrington, Pres.
''233 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa."
CONNECTICUT EXHIBITORS ORGANIZING.
At a meeting of exhibitors held in the Bijou Theater.
Bridgeport, Conn., Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26th, a move-
ment to organize the exhibitors of Connecticut was started.
The name adopted is the Connecticut Motion Picture Exhib-
itors' Association, and the Bridgeport exhibitors organized
as the Bridgeport Branch No. i. These officers were elected:
A. A. Stevenson, president; Boyd Fisher, secretary-treas-
urer. Twenty-nine members were enrolled, including many
from towns immediately surrounding Bridgeport.
The question of Sunday opening, which is agitating Con-
necticut exhibitors just now. was discussed at length, as
also was the new law regarding the admission of children.
W. F. Plumrner, W. S. Banta and R. F. Kinder were ap-
pointed to wait upon the city officials and to engage counsel
to contest <he law if necessary.
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ONE BY ONE THEY SEE THE LIGHT.
Hardly a week has passed since motion pictures became
the vogue that the Moving Picture World has not had occa-
sion to deny or to ridicule the too evidently biased attacks
of the daily press. Time and again we have written to the
editors of the big dailies calling attention to the nonsensical
statements of the cub reporters and suggesting that some
member of the staff with a smattering of brains be occa-
sionally allowed to write on the subject. The public, too.
has resented these unfair attacks and we are pleased to see
that the press is now taking a more serious view of the poor
man's entertainment. They came to scoff and remained
to — " well, at least praise thfe efforts of the manufacturers to
present classical and educational subjects. Three weeks ago
the New York ".American," formerly hostile, devoted its
editorial page to a scholarly article on the educational as-
pects of the motion picture. Not to be behind its chief com-
petitor the New York "World." which has never missed an
opportunity to slam the picture business, devoted a whole
column last week to an interview with one of the leading
film manufacturers. The editor of the "World" realized that
the tabloid presentation of the standard novels and classics
was not a subject to be trifled with, moreover he saw a chance
for interesting copy, hence the order to interview the Than-
houser Company which in putting out such subject? as
Ibsen's "The Lady from the Sea." Rider Haggard's "She."
selections from Dickens and other great writers. Mr. Edwin
Thanhouser's statements were modest, but appeared to be
convincing to the New York "World" as the interview v\-as
printed in full. We hope to be able to reprint at least part
of it in an early number. Meanwhile we rejoice to see that
the "World" has capitulated.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Bison Company Gets 101 Ranch
Miller Brothers' Famous Organization Added to the Stock
Company of the N. Y. Motion Picture Co., in California.
The surprise of the week is the announcement that the
New York Motion Picture Co. is abandoning the regular
style of Indian and cowboy pictures it has been making for
the past several years, and will hereafter produce nothing
but sensational, spectacular Western subjects, with enormous
casts, and that it has leased the Miller Brothers' loi Ranch
Wild West Show, which is now installed at Bear Valley, Cal.,
having been consolidated with the regular reorganized Bison
company of si.xty people.
To a representative of the Moving Picture World Mr.
A. Kessel, president of the New York Motion Picture Co.,
made the following statement:
"We intend to make, and are making at the present time,
what I predict will be the most sensational subjects ever
produced. We have been working very quietly until we
were in a position to mak.e the proper announcement. The
company we now have is the largest stock company in the
whole world, comprising more than 400 people employed
daily. It includes the reorganized regular stock company
of 60 people and the Miller Brothers' loi Ranch Wild West
Show company of 350 people. We have been fortunate in
securing this famous aggregation, all of them being seasoned
show people, equipped with splendid horses and necessary
paraphernalia. Among them are the world's most daring
riders — men and women who think nothing of taking tlieir
lives in their hands when giving an exhibition of their skill.
Scenarios have been written around them which feature sen-
sational deeds of daring.
"I predict that this marks the passing of the 'done-to-
death' Western picture. The Bison company was the first in
the field of Western pictures and has had many imitators.
If anybody tries to follow in our footsteps now they will
have to gamble a big bank-roll. We are in perfect shape.
Before making any announcement we wanted to be sure we
were right. We installed new cameras, new people and new
directors, and Mr. Baumann went West to personally super-
vise the production of the thirty-odd scenarios we had spe-
cially written.
"Instead of shoving out three reels of ordinary quality
we believe we are doing the exhibitor more good by turning
out two reels which will stand supreme as the king of West-
ern pictures. These two reels will be features in every sense
of the word which could be handled as specials and state
rights sold.
"Three-sheet posters will be put out with every release.
We want every exhibitor to make a 'clean-up' and we're going-
to give him the film and the poster to advertise it.
"The first release of the big pictures will be made in a
few weeks."
Mr. A. Kessel, President. Mr. C. O. Baumann, Secretary and Treasurer.
PRINCIPALS OF THE NEW YORK MOTION PICTURE COMPANY.
MISS TURNER GOES TO CALIFORNIA.
The Vitagraph Company has been deluged with inquiries
concerning Miss Florence E. Turner's health, some going
so far as to offer condolence for our sudden loss. We are
pleased to state, for the benefit of these many anxious and
solicitous inquirers, that Miss Turner has now so far re-
covered from her indisposition of a few weeks that she was
at the studio last week and will start for California about
December the first. "This tip to the coast will be one of busi-
ness as well as recreation.
MINNESOTA NATIONAL EXCHANGE CHANGE ,
POLICY. t
Mr. Wm. Cohen, of the Minnesota National Exclusive ' -y/
Exchange, Minneapolis, Minn., wishes to announce to
patrons that his company is no longer handling the XatiQ
Film Distributing Co.'s output, for the reason that the ;-
gram was unsuitable to his clientele. He desires thrrh
The World to extend thanks to his customers for st
favors and to announce that hereafter he will confiniis .
exchange business to feature and commercial picture'
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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The Films of the Future.
By William H. Kitchell.
HAVE you ever wondered, darlmg reader — to vary the
mode — where the tilms of the future are coming from?
Have you ever wasted a tilteeii-ccnt Vuclta Al>ajo in
musiiuK at a tabic within the corner of a thirst emporium as
to what the manufacturers will do for plots in the time when
there will be more manufacturers and more exhibitors who
will not stand for revamped melodrama and other horrors
of the age? You haven't? Then don't. Dreaming is an un-
profitable vocation, and it was only the other day that a man
fell off a seven-story building while cogitating as to whether
Snodgrass intentionally spiked Baker in the NVorld's Series.
But to those who make driaming a business — to a scenario
writer, for instance — ^hc question of phUs is an absorbing
one. There are moments when plot-suggestions come as
thick as flics in midsummer to a writer — and there are more
moments between when imagination halts and there is noth-
ing doing with the think factory. But this stajjnation. as
a rule is dispelled by regular hours at the typewriter; and a
writer who has any "call" whatever tn his profession has
plenty of plot-suggestions, and his chief trouble is in picking
out the ideas that will "get across" before and after pro-
duction. .
,lt is the writer's business to write, and the manufacturer's
to' produce, and under present conditions it is rather a "hit-
or-miss" business on both sides. Neither writer nor manu-
facturer is a qualified judge of his own production, and the
comment of the trade-paper and the photoplay patron oft-
times hits unfavorably upon a play that looked especially
strong until it left the studio. But these are unavoidable
conditions, and natural; and it is to the credit of the men
behind the studio that there are so few failures. Compared
with "legitimate" drama and musical comedy, the number of
scenarios that "get over" successfully upon the screen are
ten to one.
-And the proportion will be larger in the future. From the
standpoint of the scenario writer there is an appreciable
imiirovemcnt in compensation from the payment given for
a scenario a year and more ago. Possibly the good work of
the Moving Picture World in agitating adequate payment for
a picture play has helped to better conditions. Possibly the
increase in competition, with more manufacturers and more
frequent releases in the field, has had something to do with
the improvement. Anyhow, the improvement is there, and
the chance for the untried writer without a "pull" is vastly
greater with the manufacturer than it was a year ago.
In the increase of compensation lies the key to the films
of the future. "A man will do anything for money"; and a.-*
long as the world lasts there will be writers with imagina-
tion and insight into human nature who can be drawn upon
for the inventing of photoplays. The more pay the better will
be the quality of photoplays. This is logic that "works
out." To-day a writer can get as much for a dramatic scen-
ario built on sensational lines and rotiuiring only an early
education of dime-novels and the Laura lean Libby school
of inane fiction as he can for a highly imaginative and ultra-
refined comedy. There has been no incentive for extra good
work. The yarns of "hundred-clollar clu'ck>" ina>- have had
a beginning in truth, but the average check received by the
average writer has been nearer "fifteen" than a hundred, and
it is upon the "average writer" that much of the future of
the photoplay world will depend. There must be better pay
for better work, or there will be no better photoplays.
Given a more liberal allowance for the scenario writer,
there is no question hut that the studio will take care of its
own. There has been good work in the general run of re-
leases from most studios during loii. and there have been
examples produced by these same studios that have been
especially rotten. There is no other word for some of the
junk produced, and there was no excuse for its production.
Companies that travel with an insufficient supply of scenarios
and are thereby forced to depend upon the heated imagination
of the actors and camera men, who are not eflicient pro-
ducers of good material.
The most pessimistic writers of scenarios, however, will
admit that the photoplays are popular with the public, and
deservedly so. There is no let-up in patronage of the photo-
play theaters, and even the press has come to speak of the
world of motion pictures with respect and approval. There is
still the howl about the small boy and his propensity to imi-
tate the Wild West film dramas in the environment of civili-
zation, but there is less of that, and more of praise concerning
the educational and even the general run of photoplays. And
the average picture-goer is higher in the scale of intelligence
than his prototype oi .i ^tai jko. Vou can verify the fact
for yourself.
And with all these conditions working together for good,
the future of the films is assured. It docs not take a com-
plex plot nor an expensive equipment of "properties" to make
a photoplay. The best stories of the world arc often the
simplest The writers of them knew human nature and how
to make their readers believe in what they wrote. Their
appeal was to the mind. So it is with the good film dramas.
The Edison Company has never released better work than
the drama entitled "The New Church Carpet." Another top-
notch picture was the Essanay— "The Atonement." The
Pathe "Veil of Happiness" was fjf this class, although it was
a Chinese story written by a I-renchman, and of unique back-
ground. These are three of the films that "got across," and
simply because of their simplicity of strength. It is the
straight blow from the shoulder that hits hardest.
It IS when such stories as the above are released that the
photoplay philosopher has most faith in the permanency
of the films. What has been done can be done again
Comedy can be made effective with an appeal to the mind
as well as to the eye. The film Indian can be transformed
into a real Indian, and be less of an ochre toned ass that he
is on the screen to-day, without much cfTort.
And "cowboy" photoplays! They arc popular everywhere,
and yet we hear of them in the newspapers. Now, a "cow-
boy" plot need not necessarily be illustrated with examples
of bullyism and gunplay. Nor, if deemed essential, need
these features be eliminated. The people who move and
talk in Bret Harte's stories of the early West live in pow-
der smoke and saloons; but they are idealized, and they
will live when the heroes of the dime-novel are forgotten.
The manufacturers of Western plays have neglected some-
thing. What they require most are directors who can drop
the haze of romance gently over a film drama, to blur
the rough action of rough characters, and soften the sharp
outline of stories that are lived outdoors. If you don't be-
lieve that the West can be made romantic, ask David
Belasco for the recipe.
To the man who sees ptiotoplays day in and day out, so
to speak, there comes the belief that the films of the future
will take care of themselves. If the plays of to-day were
not far from perfection, there would be cause for alarm, for
with perfection there would be stagnation, and stagnation
means ruin. When the time comes when it will be impos-
sible to improve the films, there will be a procession of
scenario editors and writers half a mile long, wending their
way silently and sadly into other pastures.
And few of us will live long enough to be of the
procession.
CINCINNATI NOTES FROM NEFF.
The picture business in Cincinnati is very quiet at the
present time and there have only been a very few changes
in the picture houses. M. A. NeflF bought the Unique Thea-
ter on Walnut Hills and changed the name to the Queen
Theater. Since the change the theater seems to be doing a
nice business.
Mr. Beck, of Indianapolis. Indiana, is expected in Cin-
cinnati in a day or two. Mr. Will Cohn. of the General Film
Co., of Columbus, was in Cincinnati this week. The Ohio
Exhibitors' League will start their State organizer on the
road next Monday. The Motion Picture Exhibitors' League
of America will be represented by an able organizer, who
will take the field in a very few days.
Mr. C. A. Dashner, of Huntington, W. Va.. has opened up
the Queen Theater at Versailles, Ky. Mr. Ralph Lefecver,
of Lebanon. O.. formerly manager for M. A. NeflF, has
bought the Queen Theater at Lebanon and. after remodeling
and decorating, will open it up on Nov. 25th. Mr. Staup, of
Delphos, O., will soon move into the new theater which is
now building. Delphos is to be congratulated in having so
efficient a picture man as Mr. Staup.
I am pleased to announce that Ex-Senator J. B. Foraker,
of Cincinnati. O.. has agreed to act as counsel for the Motion
Picture Exhibitors' League of America, which organization
has been duly incorporated under the laws of Ohio.
In securing the services of Senator I'oraker we have a
guarantee for every exhibitor that his legal right* will be
fully protected. I think I should further announce that Sena-
tor Foraker has accepted this employment not alone from
a monetary' consideration but also because he realizes the
great good that can be accomplished through a League that
is organized for the purpose of securing a higher standard
of oictures and placing the business on a higher plane.
Ex-Senator Foraker and the President of the League have
been friends for many years. M. A. NEFF.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
WILLIAMS WIRES FAREWELL.
J. D. Williams, the enterprising American exhibitor who
has been turning things topsy-turvy in Australian motion
picture affairs during the past two years, sailed from Van-
couver, B. C, on November 28, for the scene of activities
upon the other side of the world, after an extended visit in
the United States and England. Just before embarking for
the long voyage Mr. Williams sent the following telegraphic
farewell to liis friends to be communicated through The
World:
JJ4 14CH Xh 50 N L
Vancouver BC Nov 28/11
Moving Picture World
125 E 23rd St New York
Upon our departure for Australia we wish to thank
old and new friends for many kindnesses and favors
extended. New ideas and equipment secured in Amer-
ica and Europe will enable maintenance in front
ranks future as well as in past highest possible stand-
ard in photoplay theaters our company conducts.
J D WILLIAMS
6:18 AM 29th
The World wishes to supplement the good wishes of the
many friends of Mr. Williams by wishing him bon voyage.
THE POWERS COMPANY OFF FOR NEW MEXICO.
Not content with tlie increased facilities afforded by their
new Duplex Studios, the Powers Company is following the
line of least resistance, which at this particular time is turn-
ing the heads of the most progressive film manufacturers to
the Pacific coast.
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The accompanying cut shows Mr. J. O'Brien, the latest
addition to the directing staff of the Powers Co., with his
company of photoplayers who have left for New Mexico.
Some interesting information from this company should be
forthcoming.
THEATER VENTILATION AND FILM DRYING
SYSTEMS.
The Ilg Electric Ventilating Companj% of Chicago and
New York, maintain a corps of ventilating engineers, a
branch of which is now making a specialty of theater ven-
tilation.
Their reports show that there is considerable agitation
among theater owners relative to the importance of ventila-
tion within theaters, and having made a specialty of this par-
ticular work, they are now in.stalling ventilating systems in
upwards of 75 theaters throughout the country.
Ilg fans and blowers are specially adapted to this class of
work, owing to their low cost in power consumption, as well
as their quietness in operation. Thej- also manufacture such
apparatus in any current and voltage.
.Another particular feature specialized in by this company
is the designing and installing of special drying sj-stems,
used in connection with the drying of films. Thej' have com-
pleted a number of installations of this nature and invite
correspondence with film manufacturers on this subject. The
Ilg Electric Ventilating Company invites correspondence
with each and every individual interested in either of the
above problems. Write to their special engineering depart-
ment, and any information desired will be cheerfully
furnished.
MARSHALL P. WILDER A PHOTOPLAYER.
By special arrangement between the Vitagraph Co. and
Mar>hall P. VVilder, that well-known diminutive entertainer
will appear in a limited number of Vitagraph comedies. Mr.
Wilder and Mr. John Bunny will also appear together in
a few pictures. At present they are in the midst of a farce
to be known as "Chumps," which will be released soon after
the holidays.
The asquisition of Mr. Wilder as a photoplayer adds one
more to the growing list of well-known vaudeville and legiti-
mate actors who are bridging the chasm that has heretofore
yawned between the stage and the picture. Of the prominent
thespians who became picture pioneers, each found it neces-
sary to build a bridge of his own, as one bridge would not
hold .two. But when John Bunny built his bridge he had
to build it so strong that it remains a permanent structure.
Any actor feels safe in crossing any -bridge that Bunny will
cross and many have done so since he made the passover.
But Wilder did not use Bunny's bridge. He made one of
his own, years ago, when moving pictures were only to be
.■-een on flip cards that were used in the old Biograph ma-
chines. He was one of the very first actors to pose for the
animated camera. We took the liberty of having ourselves
introduced to "Marsh," and he seemed glad of an opportunity
to square himself with the world and the "profesh" for being
on our side of the chasm. "Naturall)'," said "Marsh," I feel
a little bit nervous. I have exactly the same feeling that a
codfish would have on the top of a mountain. You see I
have done my stunt for years alone and this thing of work-
ing with a cast is strange enough, but working to a bull's-
eye and a pile of furniture, with the footlights up in the air.
is demoralizing, to say the least. I was never put inside of a
piano before, but here on my first daj- they do it. with end-
less rehearsals, putting me in and taking me out like a ven-
triloquist puts his dummy figures in a trunk. But I like it.
Moving pictures are a grand thing for the actor, the teacher,
the child, the parent and everybody else. I realize, as do
others of my profession, that if an actor wants his work
to outlive him, he must appear before the camera and that's
whj' I'm here. I had no idea when I posed once, fifteen
years ago, that the pictures w-ould be such a monumental
institution, but now I am coming out of my Rip Van Winkle."
NEW THEATER FOR PERU, INDIANA.
The Photoplay Exhibitors' Co., of Peru, Ind., is installing
a new moving picture theater in the heart of the business dis-
trict of that city. The Decorators' Supply Co., of Chicago.
designed and is installing the decorations, which will be very
elaborate both outside and on the interior. The new theater
will have 400 seating capacity, will be up-to-date in every par-
ticular, and will be open for business about Dec. 15th, running
straight pictures.
J. K. Lipsett, a member of the company and part owner of
the Palace Theater, will have the management of the new
enterprise. There is no doubt but that the new theater will
be a monej'-maker from the start, as the moving picture
theaters of Peru have done an exceptionally good and increas-
ing business in the past.
CHANGES IN KINEMACOLOR SHOW.
A few changes have been made in the program at the
Kinemacolor Theater on 40th Street. At the presentation
given last Monday evening a series entitled "Sunset on the
Xile," "Scenes on Lake Garda." "Harvesting in England" and
several other interesting productions were shown, to the
evident satisfaction of the audience.
While the pictures are of surpassing beauty and interest,
the effort to introduce sound effects is so utterly silly as to
be annoying. The Kinemacolor management would confer
a favor upon its patrons by discontinuing the use of effects
until such time as they are able to make them properly
expressive.
BEDDING WITH I.M.P.
The I.M.P. Company announces that it has secured the
services of Thomas Bedding to conduct its publicity depart-
ment in place of Mr. Hoadley, resigned. Keep j-our eye on
the Imp announcements.
The Brooklyn Eagle this week inaugurates a new depart-
ment in both its amusement advertisement columns and its
amusement news. This department is designed to call atten-
tion to the offerings in the motion picture theaters and those
which present a combination of vaudeville and picture enter-
tainments.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
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EMIIRYO KX H I BirORS.— During the pa»t four yeari the writer hai
rccrivril many rc<|ue>ts for advice such ai the followinit letter from New
York City: "I am taking the liberty of asking you for information in
regard tu invcatmrnt in a moving picture house in New York City, and
iruat my enquiry is not ami«s. If it is. I beg pardon. I have been a
regular reader of the 'World' for the past few months and, while I have
never been in the amusement business. I feel that I have gained valuable
experience in the perusal of your columns. As above stated. I am per-
fectly 'green' in matters relating to thi.s particular busines.t, but from out-
side observation, it appears to be a moderately safe investment where one
might expect reasonable returns for his money, the varying conditions of
course being considered. I have $5,000 that I want to invest within the
next few months, and the purpose of this letter is to a.sk, if permissible,
tor your advice as to whether this is a sufficient sum for investment here
ill New York, and if so, what is probably the best proposition, opening a
new place or perhaps KCtting one already in operation — hardly the latter
I suppose, since good places are not for sale, and poor ones not desirable;
and, would you recommend the investment in this city in the tirst place?
Oi course, I would like to start as 'good' as possible, so far as my financial
circumstances will permit, and perhaps the sum of money at my disposal
Hould be inadequate. I am altogether at sea in the matter, and do not
know just how to go about it, therefore appeal for your advice, which
»ill be very much appreciated. My age is iS; generally speaking, I be-
lieve I am quite capable. I am enclosing stamped envelope in case you
would be good enough to drop me a line; otherwise I shall look for a few
words in the 'Department' which you so ably edit."
I am glad to be of assistance to a brother man in any possible, reasonable
way, but have consistently refused to give advice of this kind. There is
altogether too much depending on the "personal" equation. Many bright
men have entered the exhibition field with less than the sum named and
made a pronounced success. Many bright men have entered the same
ticld with several times the sum named and made a total, complete failure.
Kach had the same opportunity, aside from matters financial, but each did
not have the same faculty of successful management, or else the same
instinctive affinity for the amusement business.
It by no means follows that because one is a capable, bright man that
he will make any large success in the amusement field. He may be ever
so energetic, resourceful and excellent in management, yet, beyond all
this, he must have a certain, rather undctinable, quality in his makeup by
which he is enabled to separate the wheat from the enormous amount of
chaff in the amusement business, if he is to reap any large degree of
success. •
The gentleman who writes would probably not dream of entering the
dry goods or the boot and shoe business without a course of training
sufficient to equip him with a comprehensive knowledge of the business.
He would probably consider any one who did so as being possessed of ex-
tremely doubtful judgment. But he, and others, cheerfully propose to
jump into the amusement field with absolutely no knowledge of the
business.
True there is not the same vital necessity for knowledge that exists in
the other business named. That is to say the chance of some degree of
success without previous knowledge is somewhat better in the amusement
line than in the dry goods business. This is probably for the reason that
the public, as a whole, does not exercise the same amount of discernment
and good judgment in its purchase of amusement that it does in the buying
of dry goods; this in turn by reason of the fact that amusement, like
candy. lasts but an hour or so and is done, whereas the dry goods we
purchase remain with us for months. Still the fact remains that to succeed
in any large way you simply must be an "amusement man." and have that
faculty coupled with good managerial judgment and business capacity.
Now. the young man who asked my advice, in this case, might enter the
field with $5,000 capital and make a success of it. He also might make a
total fizzle. In the first case, were I to advise him to enter the field and
he should succeed, I would receive no reward and mighty little credit. On
the other hand, did he make a failure he would forever after blame me for
not telling him to stay out. I would be the "goat."
New York is a good field for the right man. yes: but. while $5,000
would enable a man to get a fair start in Brooklyn, Jersey City, or even
some parts of the Bronx, that sum would be of no use in Manhattan.
Understand me clearly: I have not. in the above article, talked to the
man who is contented to start a little "store-room" theater and dub along,
thoroughly satistied if he makes an average of twenty dollars a week above
expenses, grinding the said expenses down to the last possible penny.
That kind of "exhibitor" is too numerous already. Probably New Y'ork
could do that all right, if he is bright and has any ability at all. Many
are doing it who haven't any of the latter quality and not en,iugh of the
former to dazzle the average peanut vendor. They manage to exist, but
the business, as a whole, suffers immeasurably by their presence. How-
ever, let it be understood that in this I refer to the cities, not to the small
towns. In the small towns, where income is strictly limited, we can for-
give many a shortcoming that is absolutely inexcusable in the city. In
fact, the small town exhibitor, even though he be conducting a show that
would not be creditable in a city, is in fact a public benefactor in that he
is providing the people with what is to them, and by their standard, a
pleasing form of amusement, well worth its price. The city and small
town exhibitor are not to be judged by the same standard at all.
FILM SERVICE. — Several letters have been received from exhibitors
in various parts of the country commending, the answer we made to Mr.
J. T. May in .November 4 issue. One exhibitor »»y«: "You have hit a
very large nail very squarely on the head. The way the buying and tell-
ing of film service is carried on is nothing lets than an outrage. We par
for a certain thing and then take what we are able to gel. Inspection by
molt exchanges is a farce and that ii another thing you ought to band a
w/llop."
I fully agree with the correspondent that in mo«t -f '"ie exchanges the
inspection is largely farcial. If a girl innprcit i if ordinary
film and does it as it should be done she ha« perfui- : iav'i work.
As a matter of fact, many of them "•" ■ ' •' , ., ,..!,<:» that num-
ber of feet in a day. Of course her -.i* to next to nothing.
If the film is torn clear in two she « it out and make iiome
kind of a splice, but that is about all. Ihcic u »ad need for drastic re-
form in inspection. But the fault does not all lie in the exchange, how-
ever. In nine cases out of every ten (not at all exaggeration) neither the
exhibitor nor the operator expends any effort whatsoever in caring for the
film while in his possession. With proper care a reel of film ought to be
in excellent condition after a two months' run. .\s a matter of fact, mo»t
films are in very bad shape long before two months have elapsed. What
and where is the fault? In the first place "pulling down" in rewinding and
impioper adjustment of takeup tension fills the film with "rain." Im-
proper adjustment of idler rollers and too tight takeup and film tension
rip the film in two and wear out the spiockct holes. Worn intermittent
and lower sprocket teeth butcher up the sprocket holes. The film i.* kept
in a hot operating room without moisture, which makes it dry and brittle.
.Ml these things constitute, severally and on the whole, an outrage against
the valuable property of the exchange entrusted to the "care" of the ex-
hibitor and operator. There is absolutely no excuse for them. On the
other hand the exchange itself butchers up its own stock by farcial in-
spection, by pulling down in rewinding and by improper storage of the
films. There is great need for reform all around. Exchanges could do
much by a system of very careful in-ipection and tabulation of all visible
damage done films, favoring those exhibitors who take proper care of the
films, but even this is impractical until such time as there is a general,
uniform move on the part of all exchanges to remedy the many existent
evils. The whole thing is a very large proposition and not at all easy of
solution. We would welcome letters from exhibitors or exchange men
making any possible practical suggestions on the topic.
UNION WANTED.— Grafton. Pa., writes setting forth the fact that
grinding the edges of condensers when they fit tight in mount will stop
breakage; also asks for address of Pittsburg. Pa., operators' union.
The remedy indicated has been published many times in this department.
It applies only to round, metal mounts. Address Fred lulgora. Box 74,
Uptown Station, Pittsburg, Pa., who was secretary of the Pittsburg local
the last we knew. Probably a letter addressed to Chas. W. Sheppard,
president Moving Picture Operators' Union, Labor Temple. Pittsburg, Pa.,
would be productive of some information also.
LIGHT PLANT. — Washington (name of town suppressed) writes: ".\m
one of the old Film Index readers, but like the World fine. Read it from
cover to cover every week. Am using 60 cycle, no volt A. C, about 45
amperes. Sorretimes the current is very poor, but manage to get a good
picture: above the average they tell me. Do my own operating and get as
good or better picture than the show across the street using a Mercury
Arc Rectifier. Am thinking of putting in a small light plant of my own
or else installing a motor-generator set. Which do you think would be
cheapest and best in the end? Pay 10 cents per K. W. for current now.
Have to shut down about three or four nights in a year on account of break-
downs at power plant."
While you may get as good results, or nearly so. with .\. C. as the man
across the street does with a rectifier, it is costing you much more to
do it. If your picture is as large as his, I should say you are a better
operator than the operator of the opp<^sition show. He ought to get a
much better curtain illumination on a picture of equal size with the recti-
fier than you can with 45 amperes of A. C. With 60 amperes you might
very nearly equal bis best performance, but look at the difference in cur-
rent consumption. .As to the light plant: much depends on the man. We
have records of current production by small plants as low as 3 cents per
K. W. However, there will he considerably more work and worry con-
nected with the operation of a light plant than with a motor-generator set.
I think there is no doubt but that the light plant, it the right kind. \v:;ii
produce the light at less cost. Moreover, it would produce all the cu- •• •.
whereas the motor-generator would only be of value on the pro;t ■:v-.
light. If you are something of an engineer and electrician and enjoy
working with such things you probably would do better-, in doIUrs and
cents, with the small plant. If you are neither and ! '
you might run into a bundle of trouble with it. W
care the molorgenorator gives practically no trouble •■' ■ '
.As I said: much depends on the man. For that reason I do not iike to
givt final advice.
UNIQUE .SPOTLIGHT SCHEME.— Coaticook. Canada, writes: "In
reference to the inquiry in November 11 issue concerning spotlight. I have
successfully worked a spotlight scheme with both the Powers Five, which
I used to have, and the Edison Underwriter's Model I now have. I put
the rod which holds the stereo lens out towards the front of the machine
and reverse the lens. By so doing a spot as large or as small as one wants
can be made by moving the lens back and forth on the rod. I like the
World very much and look forward to its receipt every week. We are
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
doing a fair business and find the World a great help. I use 45 amperes
of 1 10 volt A. C. and get good pictures. Have the same trouble I see
others complaining of from time to time. I wish the World every success."
Your scheme for getting a spot is a new one on the editor. The trouble
with it, assuming it would work all right, is that it would require a re-
adjustment of the lens every time one wished to use the stereo. However,
we thank you cordially for the contribution. Glad to know you like our
humble eflforts in trying to produce a paper of real, genuine .value to the
business.
CARE OF FILMS. Harrisburg, Pa., writes: "Regarding your com-
ments on my letter, (P. 467, Nov. 11 issue), I must take issue with you.
When voltage climbs on street mains, due to lack of load on generator,
the required amperage cannot be secured at the projection arc as well as
it can when pressure is at normal. I speak of the Harrisburg service
which is 60 cycle, no volt. Thought I might be wrong, so put the mat-
ter up to a competent E. E. here and he says I am right. Would like to
hear from any who have had similar experience. As regards Mr. J. F. May
(Nov. 4 issue) will say that if an exhibitor pays junk prices he cannot ex-
pect to receive good service. I am running twelve day films (licensed)
and herewith submit few samples of the things reaching me. Hope you
will give your opinion of the operator who will run them through his
machine. The guilty party is running 11 day film. This I can say: the
man who receives films after me doesn't have to look them over before
using. 1 have a device enabling me to load up with one or more films and
do not have to thread up but once. Can then keep running all day, if
need be, without a stop except to change carbons. Am now working on
another device which will do away with even that delay. The cost for both
will be about $200. Do you think this will be too expensive for general
use by exhibitors? Am much interested in discussion of feasibility of run-
ning without resistance other than that of the arc itself. Will presently
install that kind of set myself, as I know it can be done. Will then send
photos of same."
As to the argument that you get less amperage as the voltage mounts, I
have already expressed my opinion. Glad to hear from our readers. The
proposition presented by the Brother is: on Satuiday afternoons many
factories, etc., close down. The generator is not w<rking at capacity and
voltage mounts up. He claims he then gets, under those conditions, less
amperage. As to the film matter: the samples submitted comprise torn
places in film, in some instances the tear extending half way across, and
wide, stiff, poorly made patches. Certainly such things should not be, nor
should an operator run them, BUT, if the operator is to put in from one
to two hours repairing films he ought to be paid for it. It is the DUTY
OF THE FILM EXCHANGE TO INSPECT AND REPAIR FILMS AND
THEY DON'T, EXCEPT IN RARE INSTANCES. Many of them don't
even half-way do it, and the matter is an outrage. It is an outrage against
the exhibitor, against the operator and against THEIR OWN PROPERTY.
An exchange sends out a reel of film upon which the inspection has been
farcial. It contains stiff, wide patches, loose patches, odd patches and torn
places. The operator runs it through a machine, which is perhaps not too
well adjusted. The patches climb the sprockets, the loop is lost and the
film torn in two — that much of it lost. The loose patch catches on an idler
and the film is split a foot or two before the machine is stepped — that much
of it is lost. The show is injured and the audience disgusted. On the
other hand, the operator receives the film and, as no cabinet with moisture
has been provided, keeps it in a hot, dry operating loom all day and prob-
ably all night. It goes back to the exchange and is there treated in prac-
tically the same way. Soon it is dry and brittle. It breaks on the slightest
provocation. The sprocket holes break and split. The reel is worth about
$100, but no one, including the exchange, its owner, seems to care a
tinker's darn akout it or how soon it goes to th; everlasting bow-wows.
From the time it reaches the exchange as a new reel, it is placed on the
toboggan slide to destruction and everybody, including its owner, the ex-
change, assists in greasing the slide. I do not believe there is any other
one thing in all the world concerning which so mi:ch crass stupidity and
imbccillic ignorance is displayed as in the care of films. One would think
the exchange, which has paid hard cash for it, would be interested in its
care. Apparently they are not. I have watched a $7 per week girl "in-
specting" (save the mark) film, working like a steam engine, and exhibiting
about as much intelligence. To do the girl justice, however, it is generally
not her fault. She is expected to "inspect" film by chasing it from one
reel to another as fast as she can spin the reels. If it is torn clear in two
somewhere she stops, grabs a pair of scissors, snip, snip, reaches for a
knife and scratches off most half the emulsion, dabs on cement, slaps
the two ends together, almost matching the sprocket holes sometimes, gives
it a pinch and whir-r-r-r goes the reels again until the end comes off, slaps
around a few times good and hard — yank, and off comes the reel and she
tosses it on the table and grabs another. Oh, yes, I nearly forgot her lov-
ing care in one respect. She stops the reel once in a while to pull down and
plow a few more nice little groves in the emulsion. Pretty soon in comes
the manager. "What's th' matter wit you anyhow?" saj'S he. "Here half
th' mornin's gone an' you ain't got but twenty reels done. Get a move on
yuh." So the "inspector" puts on a little more steam and the reels "get
theirs," A press for making patches? Mention such a thing to the aver-
age exchange manager and he would pronounce you a lunatic. The reel
goes out in abominable condition. The film tears in two. The operator
pins it together (anyhow four pictures gone every time — maybe a dozen;
also maybe two feet), to get through the show. The manager won't stand
for the slightest delay so the operator perforce makes a hasty patch or the
usher makes a worse one and — well, you all know the net result. In two
week's time the reel is a rainy wreck, with whole sections missing and from
twenty to fifty patches, most of them half made. The reel should hardly
be marked in two weeks.
I am aw.Tre that this is strong talk, but the subjert fully justifies it. It
is high time some degree of at least half-way intelligence be shown in the
care of film. As to the devices you name, I could not possibly offer any
opinion without full knowledge of them, what they will do and how they
do it.
SPRINGFIELD OPER.\TORS' DANCE.— M. P. M. O. Union 186. I.
A. T. S. E., Springfield, Mass., tripped the light fantastic the eve of No-
vember 16. .V most enjoyable time was had. The ball was a success in
every way. The Editor is in receipt, through the courtesy of Brother
Chas. E. Schneider, of a programme, round in shape, about six inches in
diameter, having the emblem of the order enlarged to a five-inch diam-
eter, embossed in blue on its cover. Committee on Arrangments: H. B.
Schoch, G. F. Hill, W. A. Clark, Thos. Donnelly, Arthur Shaw. Floor Di-
rector, W. A. Lewis. Assistant Floor Director, Frank Blanchan. Aids: W.
A. Clark, H. A. Cooley, Jack Landon, Arthur Willis, Chas. E. K. Schneider
and Frank Fenncssey.
UP TO DATE.— Mr. S. N. Block, Manager "The Picto," Selma. Ala.,
writes: "Under separate cover I am mailing you a trio of pictures. I
have noticed several operating rooms pictured in the Department and feel
that mine might perhaps be of interest. Being just a little proud of it I
shall give you details of its equipment. Ours is the only house I know
of equipped for an instantaneous change from D. C. through a G. E.
Rectifier to A. C. through a Ft. Wayne Compenscarc. This is clearly
shown in the picture. Our equipment is a G. E. Rectifier, a Ft. Wayne
Compenscarc and a Powers Six. An electric rewinder, a Mortimer Film
Cleaner and an Edison film mender. Also have ammeter for Rectifier and
an 18 inch exhaust fan. The openings in the operating room are equipped
with semi-automatic drop doors but this is not plainly shown. The entire
credit for the design and completion of our little house is due Mr. W. B.
Gill, our Operator, known locally as "The South's Best." We are young
at the picture game but fall easily for any and all improved ideas. Your
particular department of the World is always of interest and a help; the
others sometimes. We are strong for the Mercury Arc Rectifier but — our
first love is the Powers Six. We are also inclosing you several front page
ads to show we believe in printers' ink."
We are always particularly pleased to hear from men who talk as does
Neighbor Block. He is up-to-date. He keeps up with the procession and
isn't afraid to invest money in improvements which make for better re-
sults. He has a good operator and isn't afraid to say so. Too many man-
agers seem afraid to say a word in praise of the work of their operator,
presumably for fear he will get the idea that he realiy is of some import-
ance. I have gone into houses where the projection was really excellent.
Have spoken to the manager, remarking the excellence of his operator, only
to be promptly informed: "Oh, he's well enough, but I can get dozens just
as good." The man knew he was lying. He knew he couldn't do anything
of the kind. He knew he was very fortunate, indeed, in having the man
he did, but not a word of praise. Knock, knock, knock, instead. Lots of
encouragement for operators to improve — I don't think. Friend Block isn't
in that class. The arrangement for switching from rectifier to transformer
is indeed excellent. Views of theatre were sent also, but space forbids
their publication at this time.
PULLEY WANTED. Grafton, W. Va., writes: "No one thinks more
of the M. P. World than do I. I'm not the only one down here w-ho is in
love with it either. Can you tell me who makes the motor drive pulley
which was advertised in the World some months back? Same was for an
Edison machine. It was to go on crankshaft and was so made that crank
could be put on after the pulley was in place. This is my first call for
help, but that does not mean I know so much that I cannot learn more."
Man, I put in a whole hour looking for that "ad." Guess you'll have to
be more explicit. "Some months ago" is a big order. Was the pulley il-
lustrated? Was it shown on a machine in the illustration? .About when
did the ad appear? Glad you like our work in th.: World. Yes; I'm the
guilty party as to the stories. There'll be another one of mine in the
January number of the Railway Man's Magazine, I believe.
LIGHT PLANT. Peabody. Kans.. writes: "Have been much interested
in the motor-generator discussion. Have a Motiograph, igii model. There
is a rub in it somewhere and I can't find it. The machine runs all right
on the first half on the reel and then runs hard. Take-up is loose enough.
Seems to be just tension enough to take up all the film. The light company
here is holding us up on current — 15 cents per K. W. We are thinking of get-
ting a plant of our own. The company put in a forty ampere meter last
week and now we cannot get a clear picture. Before that we were getting
excellent projection light, pulling 30 amperes. Now we have the rehostat
coils cut out to its limit (adjustable rheostat I suppose you mean. Ed.)
and still have poor light. Would the meter have anything to do with this?"
Peabody also asked about something else. Said si mething was wearing
more on one side than the other, the side opposite the blocks. I could
not make out what was meant. I know of no reason why the machine
should bind up on last half of reel if the take-up is not binding. If any
of our correspondents have had similar experience let them set it forth
THL MOVING PICTUFtE WORLD
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and tt-ll .i» what Oi. > iiund it to be. \ri. 15 ccnit prr K \\ . i» jm i>iil-
ragi u* charge tur v.virri:-nt. I certainly »ould not tlanil I'ur it. li yuu utc
much current it wouMn't take very long for your plant to pay for iticif at
that rate. You were pulling jo ampere* you »ay. If you have a« many a«
twenty sixteen C. p. incandeicentt burning while the are runt that woiilJ |.>ail
the meter to capacity. Anything rr • 1 i .1 _ 4 <,.:■. <- ,^
ever, the meter it not lettniij ihr It
•omething wrong with it. First, h "n
wires and connections, being certain tlul the wiic> tiisijc tin Uiii|<liuu«c
arc in good condition and not burned, and that the lugt where it connecli
to lamp are not burned or covered with scale insiJe. .Msn be certain the
rheostat connections arc O. K. Very likely, however, since the trouble be-
gan with the installation of the meter, the trouble lies therein. Will ask
the Moiiograph people what they can make of your trouble.
WIDE AXC.IJi I.KNS An ..tfieial of the War !ir|.;iriment writes: "Have
rcAil with much iiit ' 'in the Projection
I>epartment. Now lo that of others
who have sought \ nt Am using an
Kditon machine. Model b, lor purpose ut ciileiiaiuincnt both in barracks
and in the field. For the latter work I purcha>e<l a j^i-inch wide angle
lens in order to place the projector behind the scmn, thus avoiding pos
sible trouble by reason of the machine being too close to the men of nur
command. In trying out this lent I t'lnd I cannot project a discernible
image on the screen. It is a blur, in which one n< iv just perceive figures
moving. Will you kindly inform me as to where ih- diAiculty lies. Woulil
prefer a personal reply."
In the Artt place, were I to make personal replies, without exacting .t
fee, I would be literally mowed under with correspondence. Tor personal
reply the turn of )i.oo mutt be enclosed. You do not tay whether the
iVi stand* for back focus or F- F. Presumably the latter. If so, I do not
believe you can use it at all in the Model II. You prnbahly couldn't get
a very goo<l picture with it on any machine. The back lens would have
to b« very close to the film. I think that if you take olT the jacket of the
lent and shove the barrel carrying the lenses in closer to the film than you
are able to get it with the adjustment screw, you will find the picture will
clear up all right. You tee it is necessary that Tthe lens having a iH
E. I'.) it be to set that a point half way between itic back and front lens
combination! will be exactly iH inches from the 61m. The lens won't
focus the picture in any other position. I attume that the lens itself is
O. K. To ascertain if this be the f»ct, remove the combinations from the
barrel and tee that the individual lensei are in place in their mounts, and
that the convex surface of each lens is toward the screen.
IMPOSSIBLE. Rochester, N. Y., writet asking several questions, all
bated on hit second one which is: "Can I project a good picture 17 feet
wide with a twenty-foot throw and would it be better or worse than if
the throw were 90 feet?"
It IS totally impossible to project a picture 17 feet wide with a zo-foot
throw. There is no such projection lens made, and you couldn't use it if
there were. Ninety feet is an ideal distance to proif-ct pictures.
TROUBLE. Independence, Iowa, writes: "Have a Powers Six, pur-
chased last spring and am having trouble with the sprocket holes of the
film splitting on the side next the stereo lens; also every once in a while
the lower loop gives me trouble and the film will tear in two. Am using
no volt I). C. through a rheostat, ^ carbons above and 'A inch hard be-
low. Have considerable difficulty with the carbons tiaming, and sputtering.
It c&uses a shadow on the screen. Am certain current is steady, or at
least fairly so."
As to the machine trouble: I think you have a mechanism with the old
style, separate tension springs and that the left-hand spring is exerting
much more tension than its mate. Also possibly you have adjusted the
intermittent movement and have made all the adjustment on the left-hand
bushing, thus throwing the intermittent shaft out of alignment with the fly-
wheel shaft. This, however, would tend to throw the major portion of
the strain on the right hand side of the intermittent sprocket. 1 guess it's
the spring alt right, .^s to the lower loop: be sure the spring holding
the lower sprocket idler holds it firmly in place when closed down. If it
allows any teetering of the front roller take the spring off and bend its
top end back (toward the front of machine) a little. The top end is
probably striking the bracket casting, which it should not do. See page
887, September 23 issue. Set the front roller away from sprocket by twice
the thickness of a film. .As to the arc; you have not given sufficient data
with which to offer an intelligent opinion. Ordinarily the conditions you
describe would indicate very soft carbons or else excessive amperage:
maybe both.
SKOWHEG.W, MAINE, writes: "Am using 60 cycle A- C, no volt
current. After opening this theatre have had a little trouble with the
manager of the light plant. Have installed compensarc to reduce current
bills. Have two meters, one for house lights and one for the projection
arc. Pay same rate per K.W. on both. I want the whole thing put on one
meter. Manager of light plant says it cannot be done without reducing
voltage one-half. Having received much valuable information from the
Projection Department would be glad to have you inform me through
your columns as to this matter."
It is not unusual to place the house lights on one meter and the pro-
jection circuit on another, but, in most cities, it is usual to pay a lower
rate for projectior. current than for house light current. I know of no
other reason why it is necessary to use two meters. Most exhibitors would
be glad to have separate meter for machine to enable them to kep tab
on cost of projection, as well as for other reasons. You have not said
what kind of system you have. Presume the facts would show that it is
a three-wire, three-phase system, and that the house lights are balanced on
the two sides, thus operating on no volts, while the projection circuit is
bitched across the two outside wires, consequently on 220 volts. Under
these conditions, you would have a 220 volt compensarc and it would
either be necessary to put everything on 220 volts or on no volts, if one
meter is to be used. In other words, the house light circuits would have
to operate on 220 volts (possible, but not good) or else you would have to
get a no volt compensarc. If any one can offer any other explanation let
him arise and speak.
• • ifac tlitlMK ttuu t<ct«ccii tiie iwu uiiita iUid
le the clement of lime. The dope in the books
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which It '
It terribly nuir.i.
In the first place let me tay that inch thingt have no proper place in
an opcraior'i examination. .\t weii «-i •'- ...-.^1 r •!.. meaning of
torgue or pcrmealnlity. I'lraor, M me when,
where tn'l ".irffer 1^h^• ;'-i-:'.!r r;r ire operator
will come u J jI':. I .■■ Joule l» a
term, or '., the tame at it the Watt.
with the il , ;;i energy and time. When a
current of one ampere it i.ai.erd through one ohm retittance under a pre*-
ture of one volt, an amount of wirt !• (-rr in r,nf ter^nd, which it termed
"one joule." To put tlie n . .:]y: One iiiipere
flowing through a reiixince jtiily an amount
of power equal to one watt. -,.._.: :..z cxiienditure of
one joule of work per tecond.
SPOTLIGHT, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., writet: "Noting in recent it-
tue of the WoBU> an inquiry at to whether an E<Ji»on lamp house couli
be uied at a spotlight, and that you are not certain yourtelf, I would ad-
vile you that it it very easy to use it by removing the cone and collar
which carriet the condenser thell, putting on a new coUar, riviied to the
lamp house to carry the cell. Make thii collar five or iix incbet long in
order to permit the cell to be moved forward or back. If the collar b«
tlit and a handle tcrewed into the cell it can be marie to give either large
or small tpot or flood by moving forward or back. For an eight fool
ipot at tay 75 feet it would require a 6'/^ inch focu» lent, which would be
about s inchet from the arc. In my long theatre experience I have never
used other than 4]^ inch lentet for all kindt of tpollightt, except where
a very large flood at a thort dittance it required. A long throw with a
tmall tpot requiret a long focut cnndenter (nine inch I find to be bctt) in
order to get a clear field and an even illumination. Lamp should be
trimmed about the same at for moving picture use. except in the ute of
D. C. it it advisable to set the bottom carbon a little further back in
order to avoid the shadow of the bottom carbon which will thow on the
top of the spot in a heartthape, which will alto be liable to occur if the
lamp has too much slant. With A. C. the lamp it trimmed tame at for
M. P. and in the use of this current it is nearly impotiible to avoid a
blue spot on top of the tpot, or a double tpot, on account of the double
crater."
LIGHT TROUBLE. Wooster, Ohio, writes, saying, in effect, that he has
ghost in center of screen. Can remove same by pulling lamphou*c back
but on setting carbons or changing position of same ghost reappears. Has
read everything on such trouble for past three months but nothing seemt
to fit Asks what size condenser lenses I would advise — 13 ft. picture at
55 feet. Edengraph machine. Has trouble with brown ring around entire
outside.
Use two y'/i, or one of that length and one 6^, which even givei be»t
results. You did not say whether you are using D. C. or A. C. Probably
fault lies in carbon setting, the shadow of lower carbon tip showing at a
ghost on the screen. May be due to too much slant on lamp or to too much
advancement of lower carbon ahead of upper. Not positive but that's
what it sounds like. As to stereopticon: get a half-size stereo lens. You
haven't given width of both stereo and moving picture. You may have
some odd proposition — a wide moving picture and narrow stereo. Thia
would, or might make it difficult to get good results on both pictures with-
out moving lamp ahead or back every time you change from one picture to
the other. I cannot impress strongly enough, on correspondents the abso-
lute necessity for full and complete details, if they expect intelligent an-
swers. For instance: suppose this brother is running a 12 ft, motion pic-
ture, but, for some reason, uses a much wider or narrower stereo picture.
Don't you see it would make a big difference in the lens combinations? I
must — simply MUST — have full, detailed data in crder to reply intelli-
gently to queries.
LIGHT TROUBLE. .Athens. Ga., writes: "My light on screen has blue
center and brown edges. Use resistance made from giUvanized iron wire.
One 6yi and one j^i condenser lens. Have moved lamphouse backward
and forward with no effect. Carbons set as per your directions but car-
bons do not burn as they should- Picture out of focus on left side. What
do yoti advise?"
Gentlemen, if you want intelligent answers why, why. WHY' don't you
give full data. I am not good at guessing contest*. Not knowing threw
or width of picture how in the world can I tell whether your lenses are
right? Not knowing whether your machine sets square in front of screen
or to one side, how can I tell cause of out-of-focus effect with any
degree of certainty? Examine your lamp leads (wires) inside lamphouse
and where they connect to lamp. Maybe they are burned. That par-
ticular thing causes much trouble with light. My dear sir, you don't even
tell whether it is A. C. or D. C. I am glad to be of assistance, but long
distance mind reading is not one of my accomplishments. Now, Athens,
come on in with some information and I will do the best I can for you.
PAY from 25c. to J2.00 per sq. ft. for
patent theatre screens when you can make
one yt>unelf equal to the best for 7c. per
sq. ft. ? Write
THE BADFIELD-BALL CO.
WAL'SAL. WIS., atx)ut it.
8i6
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Licensed.
"HEROES OF THE MUTINY" (Vitagrapli), November 20.— This film
tells a story of the Indian mutiny and shows how an officer and his ser-
vant escaped from a besieged fort, disguised as beggars. They make their
way through the opposing lines, learn the plans of the enemy and stealing
two horses ride furiously to the nearest British regiment and lead them
back in time to rescue the people inside the fort. The love story, which
has been a factor in prompting this bravery, culminates happily and the
sen-snt is suitably rewarded for his faithfulness.
"THE CONVERT OF SAN CLEMENTE" (Seiig), November 20.— San
Clemtnte is an island out in thfe Pacific from the California coast. The
convert was a little Indian maid, the only one on the island to be con-
verted. Two friars made a trip to the island. One was shot with an
Indian's arrow as soon as they landed, the other escaped, thinking the
brother dead. An Indian girl found the wounded priest and for long
years kept him hidden from her friends. She fell in love with him and
couldn't understand why he wouldn't take her as his wife, but he kept his
vow and later, when he is saved, we see the convert kneeling with the
cross in her hands, probably still wondering why she had been deserted.
The picture is dignified and well acted and some of the scenery is inter-
esting, but it moves at a leisurely pace.
"AN OIL COUNTRY ROMANCE" (Melies), November 23.— A melo-
drama along well-known lines and with an oil country, with derricks and
mountains in the distance, as its setting. The hero is an inventor and
fortunately he described his new pump to the oil magnate's daughter, Doris,
before showing it to the foreman. So when this foreman, coveting the
invention, fired the inventor and applied himself for the patent, Doris was
able to convince her father as to its rightful owner. The picture is not
exciting. The scenes in the early part were drawn out too much and made
the story drag. The reason for showing a photograph of the inventor's
widowed mother was not clear and it gave a touch of sickly sentimentality
which added notliing to the picture's value.
"OLD FIDELITY" (Essanay), November 23. — The hero of this picture
is a white bull pup. There were people in the audience who seemed much
interested in the story, which seems to attempt to teach a lesson of kind-
ness to animals; but the story is extremely artificial and lacking in con-
vincing truth. The dog came to where the paymaster sat eating his lunch-
eon, his saddle bags beneath him. It was noon, and he had stopped on
his way home from the bank with the pay roll of the mine. The dog was
plainly not hungry, but ate what the man gave him, and watched beside
while the man slept, which seems a not very improbable incident. When
the man got up he left his saddle bags, and the dog tried at attract his
attention, but in an ugly way. To quiet him, the man shot him with his
revolver. One lady not far from the reviewer expressed strong disap-
proval. The paymaster didn't miss his bags till he had reached the mine.
Then three of the men went back for them and got the dog also.
"CAVE HOMES IN THE CANARY ISLES" (Gaumont), November 23.
• — This scenic gives good views of a curious and interesting community.
The people who live in this part of the Canaries Tina it convenient to use
old Mother Earth as their houses. It is interesting, not very beautiful.
"THX ESCAPE FROM THE DUNGEON" (Gaumont), November 25-—
A very romantic story of the Middle Ages. The durjgeon was in the castle
of a powerful villain and he kept the heroine's father in durance vile. She,
dressed as a man, makes two friends and with them, as minstrels, gains
admission to the castle. The castle is stormed and the key obtained in a
romantic fashion. The situation is not a very dramatic one. Tlie acting
is stilted, but the film is prettily colored.
"A BLIND DECEPTION" (Lubin), November 23.— \V^lencver a pic-
ture is so enjoyable and good as this, and so wail acted, set and photo-
graphed, it is hard to criticise it at all. One feels '.Mat it merely ought to
have a star pasted after it. Vet it starts out as a thoroughgoing, rollicking
comedy, and closes in a very tragic situation. In art that desires to make
the deepest impression possible, this is not defensible. Tragedy is always
religious, whether it be Chinese, Indian. Greek or Christian; comedy never
is. There are comic moments in many tragedies — resting places, nodes.
But comedy is essentially lawless. Nature never puts on the comic mask
for more than a moment at a time. Real life is essentially tragic. .Xnd to
mix comedy and tragedy in blocks, so to speak, as ti.is picture does, offers
suggestions to the mind that are at war with each other. Ellen wanted to
do something useful, wanted to care for a blind man. She was coming to
answer an advertisement and seeing Robert with goggles on thought him
the blind man. He saw her through the goggles and decided that it would
be pleasant to remain the blind man. She read to him for a day before she
saw through his pretense and left in great indignation. This occupies half
the reel; is not a picture of life, but is very amusing. Now comes the
tragic picture of real life. He loses his sight. Shj can care for him now
and he won't have to pretend.
"RESOURCEFUL LOVERS" (Biograph), November 23.— A comedy ro-
mance, well conducted for the most part and prettily acted, but neither
vital nor very original. The chemist's assistant discovered a very readly
poison and was promised the chemist's dark-haired, pretty daughter as his
guerdon. She preferred someone else. This assistant was played very well
and liis character was made to furnish the best comedy in the situation.
He was especially funny in scenes where the chemist tries to force the girl
to make love to him. He turns to the old man and says, helplessly. "It's
no use." He seemed to look upon the girl as some refractory compound in
a test tube. The other lover makes believe he has drunk some of the poi-
son. He's going to die in ten minutes, so the old man lets him marry the
girl. Then he becomes very lively and merry. The audience laughed.
"HER MOTHER INTERFERES" (Biograph), November 23.— A comedy
of matrimonial life in which wifey's mother tells her how to work on her
husband's sympathies. It works the first time. The second faint gets a
cold douch. Mother comes to help wifey. Hus'oand and a chum of his
combine against mother-in-law. Friend persuades mother to use him as a
puppet to make husband jealous. Friend takes mother and wifey out to
dinner and gets mother drunk. He then sends the two back to husband,
who is now clearly master of the situation. The friend, as acted, was full
of exaggerated foolishness; but he got more laughs, of a kind, than any-
thing else in the picture.
"IIIS BROTHER'S DOUBLE" (Lubin), November 25.— This comedy
has an entirely unexpected and very funny denouement. It is a new and
cleverly worked-up version of the two brothers story. In appearance, one
was a bit taller than the other; and one can tell them apart by that. Jack
was the good one; Bob was the bad one. Bob stole a hundred dollar bill
from father and made him think Jack took it. Jack got even. He dressed
exactly like his brother — the spectator will hardly be able to distinguish
them. He gets his brother discharged and gets his brother's girl.
"BLACKBEARD" (Selig), November 23. — A buccaneer story of capture
and a hairbreadth rescue. It is a very commonplace story with some in-
teresting moments. When the town is sacked by Blackbeard, the Governor
and others, including the Governor's lady and other women, are captured.
His excellency is made to walk the plank with his hands tied. Conchita.
serving maid to his wife, jumps overboard and cuts his bonds. They
swim to shore, fall in with a British man-of-war which later takes the
pirate's ship and frees the prisoners.
"COWBOY LIFE" (Pathe), November 23. — This is not a story. It is
rather a series of views showing what cowboys are supposed to do during
the day. The different operations required about the ranch are pictured,
inluding the disinfecting process ordered by the government and through
which the cattle have to go every six months. The scenic qualities of the
picture are worth consideration.
"THE KIODAY TRIBE, EQUILIBRIST" (C. G. P. C), November 23.
— .\ novelty film which presents a series of attractive pictures which are de-
scribed in the title.
"TWO DAUGHTERS OF HAVANA" (Pathe), November 24.— The idea
back of this film, a case of double mistaken identity, is interesting and
the Pathe players have worked it out very satisfactorily. Two men are in
love with two girls, the latter being much alike. The result is a series of
complications which finally lead to a fight. This fight, by the way, is sen-
sational and seems to be in real earnest. The picture pleases because it is
somewhat novel and because of its picturesque settings and excellent acting.
Indeed, it seems to this reviewer well worth while.
"COMIC GAMES IN SINGAPORE" (C. G. P. C), November 24.— A
novelty film which will please because of its unusual subject. It brings
some of the sport of the little known Indian world to the doors of the Oc-
cident and they learn, even as they are amused. It is well worthy adding
to any program.
"GETTING M.'SkRRIED" (Selig), November 24.— A lively comedy with
a young couple, an objecting father and a mistake in delivering a wardrobe
as important factors. The couple are to be married in the lover's studio,
but the father appears. Just as he comes some furniture men deliver a
wardrobe by mistake and the girl gets inside. Before the difficulty is
straightened out the furniture men return and transfer the wardrobe with
the girl inside to the rightful owner next door. The young man and the
minister crawl through the skylight and the ceremony is performed right
there while the irate parent storms to his heart's content in the studio.
The situations afford much sport for the audience.
"IN J.APAN" (Selig), November 24. — An excellent picture of Japan,
which affords some good views of the people, at work and play, and is
placed in picturesque and interesting surroundings.
"THZ TEMPTATION OF RODNEY VANE" (Kalem). November 24-—
The temptation was to avenge himself, for a fancied attempt to win his sweet-
heart, by allowing the revenue officer to drown in a huge wine vat. Van's
better nature prevails, however, and believing he has no chance of winning
the girl, he decides to leave, but just as he is about to depart explanations
are made and he discovers that the girl has loved him all the time. There
is a rival which manages to increase Van's distrust, but there is a happy
ending and the requirements of a melodramatic situation are fulfilled.
"AN INNOCENT BURGLAR" (Vitagraph). November 24.— A pleasant
story of how a young man, forgetting the key to his home, enters through
a window and being seen by people next door is arrested as a burglar.
He telephones for his fiancee's father, who upon arriving, gives the taxi
driver the wink. The young man is carried toward what he believes to be
the police station, but is in reality the delayed bridge game for which he
was preparing when arrested. The film is not particularly strong, but it
tells a good story in an interesting way and the audience clearly liked it.
I
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
817
"HOMF." (Ediianl, Navrmlwr t4.^Tlii« picture ■> an unuauallv «lrong
ay, "' • . ..... . , . ,, . . iij,
I me.
'11 . ihcr
>cc (tic iiUle I'crtuiiitl Aii^ iiutry liuiiie fur IhitaksKivinK. 1 he >«•( uiie 1^
ice It i> the one (or whom it was intended. He hai to beat hit way on a
freisbt train, but h. -■ jutt a> hit father and mother arc litting down
to their ThanksK''- ^if >* warmly wclcomnl, but notic of thcui
realize «bat the ■ com|>li.>hed in inserting the pergonal in the
paper. There is a (Miti^> about ibis picture which will go straight to the
hearts of thousands. Indeed, it may have the same effect as the little
personal. It may bring more than one wanderer back home for the
Thaiiksgiv'lng least. If it does it will accomplish more good than even
amusinir the people.
"THE DESERT CL.MM" (Essaiiay), November 35.— .\ Western pic-
ture, the principle feature of which is the attempt of two unprincipled pro>-
pcctur<> to secure a man's claim, lie outwits them by rolling up his blankets
and wiling outside. They sho.'t at what they suppose is the sleeping man.
He quickly overpowers them an.) tying ihcm together leavo them to wan-
der alone in the desert. Later he relents, releases them from their bondii
and orders them to leave the country. Tying the men together as a punish-
ment is a novelty, even in Western pictures, which have exhausted about
every expedient known to secure something new.
"THE M.\.\ IN THE T.VXI" (Lubin). November 27 —.\ dramatic pic-
ture very good in part and. as a whole, etfective and acceptable. There is
some true comedy in it, but not all that was intende-J to be amusing is so.
Two levers, having objecting parents on both sides, decide to elo|>e. They
are p^inp ^n a taxi. The groom-tobe is waiting outside a hotel for his
frii .vltne>sc5 when a burglar, who had juNt snatched some jewels.
jii !ers the driver outside to go fast and chloroforms the man.
Be „ : cd, the burglar places the empty jewel bag in the man's pocket
and jumps out. He is so severly injured by the fall that -he is taken to
the hospital, giving the groom's name. The groom is caught and arrested
His<story i.« not believed and he is locked up. The girl, who has waited
for the grooni all night, sees in the papers next morning two accounts; one
that he had been caught in a daring burglary, one that he had died in
the hospital from injuries due to an automobile accident. She gets busy
and soon the whole difficulty is cleared up.
"SUNSHINE THROLT.H THE DARK" (Biograjh), November 27.— .\
character comedy, the leading part in which is a clownish serving maid in a
family where there is a spoiled child. This clownish maid was not played
with convincing effect. The young lady who took th- part seemed unusually
competent, but she was poorly cast. Her looks belied her at every minute
nearly, in spite of clever facial expression, and then one can't keep up
clownish work all the time, especially if one was korn with the face of an
artist. The poor servant girl too greatly admired the pretty sash of the
spoiled child and after she had put her to bed, borrowed it to sec how it
would look on herself, took it to her room. But the spoiled girl found it out
and brouslit her mamma to search for it. The suishinc came th'rough the
love of the stable boy who consoled the girl for her harsh treatment by
the spoiled child. The picture, with the exception pointed out, is very
interesting and highly commendable.
".\T THE STROKE OF TWELVE" (Essanay). November .t— Twelve
was the hour the very small boy was invited to call at the rich manufac-
turer's office. He had stopped a runaway and saved this rich man's very
little daughter Some years later, we see the boy j.rospering and engaged
to the girl. nii< girl is about a good deal. She has made friends with
the old chief draftsman and when this old man gets suddenly sick, he
sends a telegram asking "his little flower girl" to come and see him.
which is peculiar. By her, he sends plans on which he has been working
to her father, which is also peculiar. The only object appearantly being to
keep tie gir! in the story. These drawings must be complete by twelve
that night. The girl's sweetheart docs the work and gets them in just in
time. It is fairly dramatic; but not very much above the ordinary good
picture.
"THE LIFE BO.\T" (Vitagraph), November 25.— .\ story of bitter har.f
luck, but a very human one. It is not depressing; such stories very often
have an entirely different effect and console us with a vision of the possi-
bility, even probability, of the clouds passing away. The situation is pic-
tured dramatically and the story fairly well designed, except in one par-
ticular. It deals with the sorrow of an old fisherman and his wife whose
weak, not vicious but erring son. after promising to come home for a
visit, disappeared an<l wasn't heard of for years. We are shown how this
came about and we do not feel like blaming the son »o much as sympathiz-
ing With him. In the end, the old father bravely puts out in the life boat
to save the survivor of a wreck. This survivor is his son. The scenes
of the wreck are not taken off the screen soon enough, not before we have .n
chance to see the artificiality of it. an old hulk in a calm sea. The story is
burdened, too, with too much lifosaving apparatus. .-Xside from these de-
fects, the picture is very well made in almost every way. It is a very
interesting and commendable film.
"THE LOST NECKLACE" fPathel. November 25.— .\ sleepwalking pic-
ture in which the heroine (Poarl Whitet receives a valuable pearl neck-
lace, dreams that she is being robbed of it and. in her sleep hides it in a
tree on the lawn. Next morning she doesn't know where it is; thinks it
really h.-i5 been stolen. The laundress is blamed; indeed, we ourselves
might have thought her guilty if we hadn't seen where the pearls wen'.
Octavia Handworth plays the laundress. The laundress's son (Roy Smith),
sees the heroine and the jewels arc at length discovered. It is very well
acted and. wit'n the exception of the girl's nightmare, made very effective.
"THE AMERICAN INSfRRECTO" (Kalem"). November 27.— A story
set in a wild mountainous country with Mexican soldiers. Indians and an
American hero who is in the service of the Insurgents. The American,
wounded, is found by Mona. an Indian maid, and t.iken to a ranch owned
by a white man who. it chances, sympathizes with the Federals. The
ranchero's daughter finds an incriminating letter in his pocket. Mona
brings her people to the rescue. The ranch is attacked and Mona. herself,
cuts the prisoner's bonds, but she can not marry him, because, to bring
•bout the reicue, the had to promW hararif to ■ chief. !<
ducted a'- ' ■ ' " • 1. It it a ' picture.
"I'A'I I .N'O. 48" 3j). — A tolemn picture of a
royal fu:. ". •!,,. 1 . |, ,. ( .ii...».,i i.v f,, i iret
of unusual n ' '-I-
lent viewi 01 ' . . af
•way a library .1. i ;Ur \.,t.\ug ..1 the
Italian army of >.. 1 flag, etc. The picture
at a whole is of rr-
"THE RIGHT •■ MAN" (Sriig), November
27. — .\ loul-satiify:' i.r jKniTurr, uf a ditgraccd
but innocent man wliu 4IU; Ik. **» it roved • very
noble hero and, what i« not always true a man alto.
It it constructed in the loo»c way - ' — "ic-
turei. Thi« business man had the ke
received a letter that really wasn't • ■ ie
him auspicious and he interfered with :i .>e
a burglar, consequently he was taken t --r
found. He went to prison, even hi» twn ;,,...( ...ur,
he becomes a soldier. The girl is in love with hit e three
are alone on the hills when Indians attack. The a cow-
ard, but the hero hold.< off the Indians, shoott 'em iij^lu diid I' it, kiiockt
'em off their horses till only two are left. Then, at the end, he walk* awajr
while the girl holds out her arms to him in vain.
"THE I'OLITICIAN'S DREAM" (Vitagraph), November I7-— A Viu-
graph comedy witiv Runny at the politician and Mist Flora Finch at the
widow. It is almost wholly funny and very laugbablr in many parts. The
politician dreamt that he had been nominated for the mayoralty of New
York City and that every thing was coming hit way. I'arades and din-
ners and favorable reports; all the glories of a camiMgn were his when a
telegram comes telling him that his rival in the country village is going to
marry the widow. He abandons all to hurry back only to tec the wedding
ceremony of his rival. It lakes him off his feet. He falls out of his chair
by the stove and wakes up. It it a comedy to conjure with.
"THE LURE OF THE CITY" (Editon), Novembtr 28.— A picture that
for the most part is strong and very effective. Tlie idea bat been uted
many times, but it is still fresh and worth doing. The early tcenet, e»-
pecially the one drawn after after Hovenden's "Breaking Home Ties," could
hardly be improved upon. The youth felt the lure of the city and de-
termined to win his fortune. The working up to the scene where he takes
leave of his mother was like life itself. It was acted and posed with
truly wonderful ikill; but, at the close, when the scene became like the
picture, it was held quiet, frozen, for an instant. This touch of telf-
consciousncss was a mistake and it alone robbed the tcene of perfection.
The youth reaches the city, is disillusioned; but is, at length brought back to
the farm by his sweetheart who goes to the city after him. One of the
picture's strongest points is the types which, except those at the city
boarding house, give a v ry realistic atmosphere to the story.
"REVIEW OF AUSTRIAN ARMY" (Gaumont). NoTcmber 28.— The
photography of this military picture is not quite up to Gsumnnt quality in
every scene, but it is very fair.
".\ BUSY CUI'ID" (Gaumont), November 28. — A very pretty love fan-
tasy in a very beautiful and unusually well photographed and painted rote
garden. The gardener's daughter loves a scissors grinder and her father,
whose ambition is to grow a blue rose, objects. He sets the girl to work in
the garden. Cupid appears. Does the work in order to let her escape and
walk with the youth. Then takes a turn at the grindstone in order to free
the youth for a while. In the end, he gives the youth his quiver, which
placed over any rose turns it blue. So the youth makes the blue rote and
the gardner rewards him with the girl's hand. The picture is wholly de-
lightful. It is very commendable, indeed.
"THE FRESHET " (Vitagraph). November 28.— A story ol love with a
climax in a time of a great freshet. Most of the film is taken up by very
realistic pictures of tuch incidents as happen when a small river widely
overflows its banks, washing away small houses which it carries, along with
other debris, chicken-coops, etc., on its swirling course. No wide view of the
flood is shown; we don't know how extensive nor how terrible it is. But
we sec work going on in the blacksmith shop, much as usual, and conclude
that no apatling horror has settled on the valley. The last scene is a glimpse
of .Austin. Pa., after its great flood. The blacksmith loved Meg. but her
father objected and she married someone else. She became a widow. The
day of the freshet he rescued her little boy from an apparantly very dan-
gerous position — he was floating on a door. The boy, later, brings about a
reconciliation between Meg and the smith, who was somewhat bitter. It
makes a fine picture; (or the smith is played by a competent actor who hat
given a worthy character portrayal. It is acted well throughout.
"THE TELLTALE KNIFE" (Selig). November 28.— A well-knit and in-
teresting melodrama, although it uses such c '^ incidents at the
chase and lasT stand of the rustlers. In th- - are two rustlers
and both are killed in the fight. The love stor> ,ind c!ca- .\T firit
the pretty barmaid preferred someone else to the slicriiT. but »' ' ff
brings home to her lover the guilt of false brandine and ■ se
chases the rustlers to the place where they are shot, she gives '..■.. -•
to the sheriff. It is an exciting and commendable melodrama.
BUFFALO JONES TO GIVE EXHIBITIONS IN
NEW YORK.
Buflfalo Jone«. tlie celebrated trainer of wild animal? and
the man who "takes 'em alive" with the aid of a lariat, is
booked to give two monster exhibitions of motion pictures
of his exploits in Greater New York in December. The first
will take place in Carnegie Hall. New York Cit>-. on Decem-
ber ^2. .ind a full house is now practically assured. The sec-
ond engagement will be at the .\cademy of Music. Brooklyn.
N. Y.. on December 23. when it is expected that that great
auditorium will be crowded.
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Independent.
"MISS MASQUERADEK" (Eclair), Novcniber 28.— This picture de-
pends for its fun on the difficulties which a young girl, masquerading as
a boy, encountered. The reason for these ditiicultits was so obvious that
there was very little fun in them. The girl was an lieiress and had grown
disgusted with suitors who wanted her money. Tlie "lark" was partly to
find a disinterested sweetheart. She tinds him. l^ater she gets a job as
nurse to this man's old grandfather and meets the man again. We have
some very pretty love-making. It is pleasingly acted as a light society
comedy and has considerable charm and prettiness.
"THE FIVE DAUGHTERS OF M. DURANT" (Eclair, French Co.),
November 30. — A comedy showing the difficulties a suitor may have in try-
ing to get one sister out of five. The conduct of the piece gave an at-
mosphere to it like a musical comedy with the chorus acting in unison like
well-drilled soldiers.
"GUSSY'S CONGRATULATIONS" (Eclair, French Co.), November
30. — A brisk farce. Gussy had much difficulty in t'^tting and keeping a
bouquet for a distinguished lady who had invited him to her birthday
party. The one he bought was lost in an amusing way, so he took one
from a messenger boy. This, some one had intended for an actress, and
the note with it was not pleasing to the old lady. The results were dis-
astrous to Gussy, who had hardly paid his respects before he was kicked
out. It is amusing.
"BILL AS A VETERINARY SURGEON" (Lux), December i.— A trick
picture in which Bill brings dead animals to life, and pulls a big tooth
out of a black bear. It is amusing to see these .veil accomplished tricks.
It is on the same reel with "Making an Aeroplane."
"MAKING AN AEROPLANE" (Lux), December i.— This instructive
and interesting picture was reviewed at length on page 73: last week.
"THE LITTLE DUKE" (Ambrosio), November 29. — A poetic, pretty
picture. He was a very great duke, but a very little boy and he got tired
of high state and played "hooky" from the palace. His experiences were,
in a general way, like Prince Edward's in "The Prince and the Pauper."
The child player didn't act like a duke, who would still remember his
position, even though ragged and hungry. It is a very acceptable picture,
although more might have been made of the situation.
"TINY TOM APACHE"' (Ambrosio), November 29. — A picture featuring
a child actor who is something like the Gaumont "Jimmie." It is all
amusing, but there is very little true comedy in it. as it is shown. The
child, a gamin, manages to steal much bric-a-brac and then manufactures a
Mona Lisa for the museum authorities. It is an ami'.sing farce.
"THE CONVICT'S SONG" (Ambrosio), November 15.— A Russian
peasant story is told by a convict who sings to other convicts, apparently
halting on their way to Siberia. By excellent photographs, it tells a strong,
human, well-acted story of love, greed, passion and jealousy, and has a
sensational and bitterly tragic climax. It surely impresses one as a truth-
ful, vivid picture of Russian peasant and village life. The backgrounds
seem to be thoroughly Russian and one feels safe in saying that the pic-
ture has great educational value as well as being very good entertainment.
"THE PENALTY OF HER AMBITION" (Great Northern), December
2. — Her ambition was to become an opera singer. She was tempted by a
manager to be untrue to her husband and child, and she fell. In a year
or so, the impressario grows weary of her. Her little girl becomes sick
and father and mother are reunited. It is very well acted, and it is clear.
"A RENDEZVOUS IN HYDE PARK" (Great Northern), November
25. — A comedy, rather slight, but very clever and amusing. The daughter
of the house had a rendezvous in Hyde Park with a captain; her maid
had one on the same afternoon with a sergeant. The girl's father forbade
her to leave the house, so she borrowed her maid's hat and cloak and
slipped out. The father and mother suspected and followed. A little later
the maid remembered her engagement, but had no hat, so she borrowed
the girl's. The captain followed her, thinking her the girl, and she ran.
The sergeant followed the girl and chased her unexpectedly into the arms
of her maid. Later, the parents find both pairs on a grassy bank. It is
a comedy of coincidences.
"BENE^ATH THE VEIL" (Thanhouser), December 1.— A very ro-
mantic picture well-acted partly, and prettily set. The situation is de-
veloped not without dramatic effectiveness, yet there is not very much
in it that is fresh and this keeps one from being very deeply interested.
The heroine of the picture was married in a veil. She was very beautiful
and her father feared that the artist, her sweetheart, loved her only for
her beauty. He was a chemist and so contrived it that the artist supposed
her burned in an explosion, and scarred for life. At first he is willing to
break the engagement, yet later decides that he cannot live without her.
She insists on being married in a veil. The artist doesn't know that
she is still beautiful until after the ceremony. Some of the photographs
are full of merit pictorially.
"THE TEMPEST" (Thanhouser), November 28.— This photoplay has
a sketchy outline of the scenario of Shakespeare's play. At times there is
much commendable suggestion in its scenes, some of which are very pretty.
It now and then seems crude. The player who takes Miranda's part fills
it, so far as physical requirements went, very well indeed. But Ariel is,
perhaps, the only truly well-acted part in the picture. It is taken by a
young lady who has put something of sprightliness and mystery into it,
with the help of some well-chosen backgrounds. As a whole, the film
will please, not only because of its subject, but for the sake of the pretti-
ness of parts of it.
"TOO MUCH INDIAN" (Powers), November 28.— A comedy-farce in
which a small boy, who had been reading too much Western literature, is
chased by a cigar store chieftain. This chase is made very amusing, espe-
cially to the small boy; but the average spectator also will probably like it.
"THE UNEMAN AND THE GIRL" (Powers), November 28.— A
comedy with a slight plot, but pretty and acceptable. The linemen were
putting up poles and had a hole dug in front of the girl's house. She
didn't want one there and jumped into the hole to stop progress. The
lineman made love to her. After the wedding the bridal party danced
around the pole.
"THE WANDERER'S RETURN" (Powers), December 2.— A comedy
that developed when the old people on the farm advertised for their long-
lost son who had run away to sea years before. A stranded actor needing
a home, saw the advertisement first and applied for the position as wanderer.
He didn't have the right mark on his chest and was kicked out. Ilow^ever,
he had found out what the mark was and painted it on a tramp who was
accepted, but wouldn't help the actor, so the actor, seeing the true son
passing, gets him to hurry up. By the time the son arrives, the mark
has worn off the tramp. It is well acted and the settings are real, homeljr
farm scenes. It is amusing, but there have been a good many funnier
pictures.
"VIEWS OF LAKE COMO, ITALY" (Powers), December ;.— These
are very gpod photographs of the shores of this beautiful lake. They are
clear and have depth and atmosphere. Quite worth while.
"UNCLE'S VISIT" (Imp), November 27.— .\ comedy decidedly amus-
ing, although along quite conventional lines. Uncle was expected. His
object in coming was to see John's bride. He was giving John an allow-
ance and he wanted to know whether to increase or diminish it. They ex-
pected him to come disguised. A tramp came and the bride received him
as an honored guest. When the uncle came, he called at John's office
first and the two found the tramp at the table. The tramp could have
acted more naturally easily and it would have been even funnier. When
exaggerated acting is continued too long it begins to bore. The comedy,
as a whole, is brim full of good laughs.
"OVER THE HILLS" (Imp), November 30.— A Western story of a
pretty miner's daughter who, while her father was away on a prospecting
trip, dressed up as a boy and went prospecting herself. She got lost and
was helped by another miner. In the end she won a very estimable sweet-
heart. There is much fine and true humanity in the picture; there are
several melodramatic and more or less artificial incidences in it also.
On the whole, the effect of the picture is decidedly pleasing. The little
heroine makes as pretty a motion picture as any player in the field.
"JOLLY BILL OF THE ROLLICKING R" (American). November
27. — The widow and Jolly Bill made a window and ladder elopement and
got married in 'Frisco. The daughter distributed rice for the home-
coming reception. When the boys saw them in their 'Frisco store clothes,
however, they were so astonished that they couldn't throw any of it. Bill
is henpecked. It isn't very funny.
"THE SHERIFF'S SISTERS" (American), .Vovember 3p-— A good
old Western melodrama, very romantic, but with palpably artificial "thrills."
The hero, fleeing from the villain's gang of lynchers, has a hardly con-
vincing running pistol fight while he clambers up to a bridge spanning a
railroad cut. On this the gang catch him. He handles them pretty
roughly at first; but just then a train passes underneath and the man
(very plainly a stuffed doll) is thrown over the parapet onto it. Down
the track a way, he is captured by the sheriff. The man was in love with
the sheriff's sister, and the villain was jealous because she returned his
love. The villain had killed an old man. The sheriff's other sister knew
that the hero hadn't done it, for he had been with her at the time the shot
was heard. She had been jealous of her sister fnd, out of pique, had
kept silent. She now exonerates the hero. The scenery was pretty and
there are some very good views of natural scenery in the picture.
"GRANDMA'S TOOFACHE' (Comet), November 27.— If very skill-
fully made photographs, a nice girl and a dear old grandmamma could
make, by themselves, a first-class picture, this would be fine. There is,
however, very little real dramatic interest in the picture. It is such a
play as Grandma might have gotten up. extempore, to amuse a little girl
while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to be ready. Under such circum-
stances it would have been fun for both. As a serious attempt at comedy
it is an unmistakable failure. The argument is this: Grandma on a visit to
her daughter's gets a toothache. Papa is a dentist and is going to pull it.
Little girl takes Grandma up to the garret to hide. While the family is
searching for them, tramps come in and eat the dinner, then go to the
garret, but are scared away. Father calls up the police who find Grandma
and little girl fast asleep.
"A HAPPY THANKSGIVING" (Reliance), November rg.— It is very
hard to get into a picture the atmosphere that belongs to any particular
holiday; it is too elusive. The backgrounds of this picture seem to indi-
cate warmer weather than we have at Thanksgiving in this neighborhood.
Let that be as it is, there was no suggestion of the particular holiday ex-
cept in the title. It is, however, a very interesting and human picture.
It tells a story of a rich, but careless man who. at the dinner table of a
farmer, on whom he had been very hard, found his only child, a little
boy, motherless and neglected, who had run away from a cheerless home
and had been cared for by the farmer and his motherly wife. The father
had been searching for a day and a night, when the farmer, having dis-
covered who the lost child was. sent a message to him. He is taught a
lesson in brotherly love and charity. He destroys the mortgage on the
farm that he holds and sits down at a happy dinner table with the farmer's
family. The picture will be liked very much.
"A WESTERN ONE-NIGHT STAND" (Bison), November 28.— A
boisterous but amusing Western comedy. The trouble came from the
press agent's first appearance in the town. This agent was also an actor.
He came dressed as a woman and Broncho Bill fell in love with him.
Broncho Bill's assurance of his success in courtship is worth seeing. When
the bovs found the press agent out, the play was foredoomed. The whole
troop was chased out of town. There are some very good character
sketches in it.
"AN E.\STERNER'S PERIL" (Bison), December i.— A very fair
Western romance, well designed and exciting, and with a new thrill. The
Easterner fell in love with the cowgirl, and the jealous puncher and his
friends compelled him to walk into a pool with a quicksand bottom. The
girl discovered his plight and brought help. There is little or no camera
consciousness in the picture; it is acted effectively and is likely to please
the average spectator very much. It succeeds in petting somewhere and
gives one something to look at.
"FIRST EDITION OF MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES" (Champion).
November a?.— One has to get back into the attitude of childhood bef«re
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he can cnjuy thii picture. It la nut • connected picture. There are two
backgtoundi; the firat ii the home — let mc call it the nuraery— o( well lo-do
people and it uaed to aet forth the firat two rhytnea, "Rock a by Baby"
and "Hanbury Croaa." The aecond rhyme i« "Jack and Jill" and a poor
man'a home and children arc uted to art it forth. The (Jld Mother
Gooae with her gander acta aa fairy godmother ami dream-wraver in both
acta of pictures. Aa a children'a picture this will prove very acceptable
indeed. It ia intended aa auch.
"THE TWO UROW.NS • (Champion), November a?.— Well tho.en.
near-thecamcra acmct give thia picture a pirjtiiig frrkhncaa. It'a a
ranch-life atory. Joe Ilrown was the foreman; J0U1 lirown, an Kaatener.
who came to the We>t for hia health and got a job on the ranch. They
were rivaU for the love of the ranch owner'a daughter and John wa« the
favorite. Joe cleverly achenied to discredit John, and very convincingly
he fuccerdrd; bnt the black hrii came home to roost with avengeancr. It
is a good and commendable picture.
".\ TROUBLESOME PICTURE" fSolax). November 19.— It waa a
very troublesome picture of an Egyptian girl. It came to life while Jones
waa sleeping and then it wouldn't get back into its frame. Jones's wife
came in and Jones had to hide it in the big clock. When he got it to go
back to the frame, it had a troublesome way of stepping down again.
What is worse, it didn't know bow to behave before Jones's wife and
mother-in-law. Of course, it was only a dream. It has some very good
comedy. Perhaps Jones didn't get as much fun as possible out of the
situation, but he did very veil. It is a good comedy picture.
"UN ON THE U. S. SHIP VERMONT" (Solax), November 19.— A
pleasaiii. wellphotoRraphed picture of Jack Tart having a good time.
There's a three-round mill in it.
"THE HAPPY HOBOE.S HELP" (Nestor), November 17.— A aituation.
pleasing and amusing, has been carefully handled to get the most fun out
of it and makes this a very commendable light comedy. The resisting
father was a grocer. The two young people were helped in their elope-
ment by two hoboes. In the first place we see one hobo rob the other
of his coat. Then, after a few pretty scenes telling that the grocer objecta
to his daughter's sweetheart, we see the rector's wife giving one of her
husband's old coats to the tramp. In the eIo|>einent, this hobo, dressed
as a minister, fools the father into thinking that the young people have
already been married. They continue on their way and are married by a
justice. The tramp who stole the coat in the first scene is met and made
to give it up by the tramp with the minister's coat, and this man later is
whipped by the grocer. It is an innocent, pleasing and pretty comedy of
country life, acceptably acted, conducted and photographed.
"WHEN" THE WEST WAS WILD" (Nestor), November 29.— An old-
fashior^ed picture with some very good scenery and what appear to be
real Indians in it. The girl goes over a cliff to escape from the Indians,
but finds the rope too short. She holds by one hand while she fires back
at them with her pistol. Some punchers see her and come to the rescue.
It is a scene to make the gallery roar with enthusiasm. When the pic-
ture is done there are plenty of "good" Indians in it It is a good, old
Western melodrama.
"A WESTERN FEUD" (Nestor). December 2.— The feud came out of
a horse deal, which seems very probable. The two young people, who are
always to be found in this story, refuse to take I'art in the quarrel and
elope. The two fathers, still boiling with rage, follow. There is some
very fast riding shown. The ending of the quarrel is conducted freshly
and is acceptable. It is a pleasing picture.
"MUTT .\ND JEFF'S GREAT SCHEME" (Nestor).— This short pic-
ture is on the same reel with the above. It is a bit more dramatic than
many of this series have been and there are some laughs in it. JeflF is
taken for a detective and the saloonkeeper sends him out a ten. When Mutt
hears of it, he, too, will get some easy money. It's amusing to watch the
results.
"LOVE HEEDS NOT SHOWERS" (Majestic), December 3.— The re-
viewer would like to give the argument of this picture, or at least tell
what it is all about, but although he watched it with the closest attention
he could not make it out. It has some pretty pictures. There is one in-
stant when "Little Mary" stood close to the camera and we saw a very
good portrait of this very popular player. But "Little Mary" can not
make a picture go with so poor a scenario as this behind it.
"THE ANGEL OF PARADISE RANCH" (American).— It doesn't take
many scenes to reveal the situation in this Western love story. The ranch-'
man's punchers are systematically robbing him. He has a pretty daughter.
The leading man applies to him for a job and is refused. The rancher's
foreman gives him a job — it is to misbrand the rancher's cattle. The girl
finds him at the work and arrests him. He tells her that his sick mother
is starving and that be could get no work and she verities this and is sym-
pathetic. Under her helping care, the mother recovers. I.^tcr, the man
6nds gold. The rancher has become poor and the man repays the girl for
her kindness. The picture is well designed. Its weakness lies, perhaps, in
a certain sentimentality, especially in its starving mother episode, but some
like this sort of thing. If is well acted, of course.
"A REVOLUTIONARY ROMANCE" (Solax), December 1.— The story
of this film is very interesting and, at its climax, very exciting. It is not
wholly clear and not wholly reasonable; but, if one watches closely he can
follow the main thread. The hero is a British spy whose sweetheart be-
fore the Revolution, had been a patriotic American girl. With papers giv-
ing valuable information about the patriotic forces, he arrives at the inne,
owned by the girl's father. He is recognized as a spy. The girl helps him
to escape, but demands that he surrender the papers. It is acted with more
camera consciousness than usual nowadays. Some of the settings also are
not very wisely chosen, but for the most part serve very well. The cos-
tumes and a part of the acting are very commendable.
"THE TAILOR W.\NTS TO BE PAID" (Itala).— A tumble chase farce.
There is freshness in its incidences, and it has some clever things.
"THE KING OF NOOSE THROWERS" (Itala).— He occupied rooms
in Paris and had been reading too much "Western" literature. He thought
he was a great roper. This is mostly a throw and tumble farce; yet he
managed to rope a gang of thie\-es for the police. There is some fun in it.
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itself. If the pirt'irr'i -.Sirrt had hern to give tccii. » typical of
cial aet, it woul : but the real ..bject waa to 'levrlop a
comic situation : f the human values in it. The result
can hardly br v aicndcd. .Mra. "arly alwaya took her
own time and waa alwaya late. Her husband could atand it no longer.
That night he tore up the theatre tickets and went away to the club. .She
came down, found him gone and the scraps of the ticketa on the floor, ao
wrote to an old flame of hers asking him to take her to dinner, iltr letter
smacked of the demimonde. The husband also chanced to take a girl to
the same restaurant that his wife and her friend chise. Hit wife saw him,
got jealous and made a scene. Later, she promiaed to be early thenceforth.
There is comedy in it. but it isn't all comedy and there arc some who will
not find all of it pleasing.
"THE STRANGER" (Rex), November 30. — The stranger came to the
little Western community, met the girl, proposed to her in a rough dance-
hall and in ten minutes had married her. We sn- the girl repenting at
leisure after a very short honeymoon. Deserted and destitute, she aitem;'t«
to kill herself, but is saved by a Salvation .\rmy w-'man. Later, thinking
her husband dead, she has married again, when one snowy night her first
husband takes shelter at her cabin. Her present husband ia out. At 6rsl,
the man intends to force her to flee with him. but is softened by the knowl-
edge that she is soon to be a mother. He leaves. Next day his body is
found frozen stiff in the midst of snow drifts. The atmosphere in the dance
ball seems not so realistic nor so good as the Bison pictures.
THE SOLAX EDUCATIONAL CONTEST.
It will be the policy of the Solax Company to release peri-
odically an educational picture intended tor exhibition before
school children. The pictures will be so planned and di-
rected that their usefulness as sources of knowledge will be
apparent. It is the intention of the company to consult ex-
perts for suggestions and for facts.
The great demand at this time for educational subjects
has encouraged the Solax Company to take the lead in this
direction, and it feels confident that it> cflForts toward sup-
plying thi> demand will be received with enthusiasm. The
plan will be heralded all over the country, not only as the
beginning of a great movement for the betterment of the
moving picture product, but as the opening of a new era in
the history of education.
In order to arouse and keep alive the interest of school
children in this educational movement, prizes will be offered
for the best compositions on the themes exhibited. In all
cases the student will be requested to answer the question:
"What .have you been taught by the Solax production of
?" Announcement of the conditions governing
the contest, as well as what the prizes will be, the number
of prizes to be distributed and the personnel of the contest
committee will be made in the near future. It will also be
announced later on what merits the contest will be decided.
It has definitely been decided, however, that the first edu-
cational subject to be released will be "The Majestic Hud-
son." The river will be shown from its source to its mouth.
AU the points of both historical and geographical interest will
be shf>wn. The State Capitol. Washington's Headquarters
near N'ewburgh. West Point, Storm King Mountain, the dif-
ferent institutions such as Matteawan and Sing Sing prisons,
industrial places, wharves and shipping points, all these and
more will be included in the picture.
PRINCESS NEAR COMPLETION.
The Princess Theater, of Xashville. Tenn., now under
construction, is rapidly nearing completion. The auditorium
is finished and contracts for lighting and heating have been
let. Every possible convenience has been secured for the
Princess, which it is said will be the finest moving picture
theater of its class south of the Ohio river. It will cater to
the ladies and children, being a family amusement house.
W. P. Ready, manager of the new house, returned from
Cincinnati the other day with a lot of new ideas for furnish-
ing and finishing the interior. He had a rather thrilling ex-
perience on the trip, as his train was wrecked and the car
in which he was seated was thrown from the track.
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"KEEPING MABEL HOME" (Majestic).
Another clever comedy is to be scored to the credit of
the Majestic Company. "Keeping Mabel Home" is the
title and it gives the Majestic an opportunity to introduce
its new stars, Miss Mabel Trunnelle and Herbert Prior, for-
mer stars of the Edison stock company, who have but re-
cently joined the Majestic forces. Mabel is the pretty
daughter of an aspiring papa and mamma, who arc anxious
to form an alliance with the nf)bility. Mabel is in love with
a handsome young fellow of the home town, but neither of
her parents will listen to the match. Mabel is a bit curious
to know what a real duke is like and falls into a plan formed
by mamma's sister abroad that she shall go to England and
meet a lord or two, so she treats her lover a bit coldly upon
his latest visit.
The lover decides that something must be done to pre-
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vent this trip and so frames up something for papa and
mamma. They get a cablegram in due time announcing that
their butler is none other than the famous Lord Sillon in
disguise and requesting papa to give him i,ooo pounds on
account. Papa is duly impressed and advises the noble duke
that his identity has been revealed and invites him to a
place in the bosom of his family.
Now, the butler has been making love to the maid, but
when he discovers his new position in life, he gives her the
cold shoulder and joins the family upstairs. The presence
of a real duke in the house leads papa and mamma to give
up their plans to send Mabel abroad and she is introduced to
the new duke at home. But Mabel does not warm up to the
plan. When the Duke sits at table with the family his man-
ners are so crude that Mabel deserts the table in disgust.
Her lover has just come in and she tells her trouble* to him.
Later, following instructions, the duke proposes marriage
to Mabel, who does not consider his offer seriously, but
turns it off with a suggestion that they take an auto ride.
While the duke is getting ready she gets Jack on the phone
and warns him to be on the lookout. While on the ride
Mabel manages to throw off the duke's cap, and while he
goes after it, she takes Jack in at the appointed place. Into
the car and away they go, leaving the duke behind to get
back as best he can, while she and Jack hasten to the nearest
minister and get married.
The duke gets home and explains what happened to him
just as Mabel and her new husband arrive. On their heels
comes another cablegram for papa which tells him_ that it
is all a mistake; that the butler is not the duke. Upon re-
ceipt of this information papa chases the duke down stairs
and there is a reconciliation between papa and mamma and
the young folks. Another reconciliation takes place down-
stairs when the maid forgives the butler and falls into his
embrace.
There is a lot of fun in this picture. Mr. Prior and Miss
Trunnelle never appeared to better advantage, and they are
well supported by the other members of the company. The
photography is sharp and the picture steady throughout.
"THE CLIFF DWELLERS" (Edison).
Here is a rather remarkable picture story, developed by the
Edison players. The Cliff Dwellers were prehistoric people
of whom we know but little, therefore, when it corner to por-
traying their customs and emotions the producer is treading
upon unfamiliar ground; yet, he has in his favor the fact that
he knows as much about that primitive people as anyone
and that his interpretation is, if reasonable, as likely to be
correct as any other. Working upon this theory the Edison
Company despatched several members of its stock company
to the Cliff Dwellers Village, Manitou, Col., and will soon
release a picture under the above title.
Scene from "Cliff Dwellers" (Edison).
To our way of thinking the best part of this subject is the
views given of the cliff dwellings of an extinct people. These
scenes are peculiar to America, for nowhere else in the world
has been found anything similar. Some interest is added by
the presence of the skin-clad natives as portrayed by the
Edison players, giving life and color to the otherwise barren
and deserted scene. But the glimpses given of the forrner
home of a race that has disappeared form a most interesting
picture.
In this frame the Edison players have set a primitive love
tragedy. Two stalwart savages seek to possess the same
woman. One is favored by the dusky beauty while the other,
by means of presents, wins the approval of her family.
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821
Nevertheless, the woman refuses to acccjit liitii, ^o, 111 savage
manner, he drives her before hiin into the \vil(iernc>s.
When the accejitcd li>ver returns to iiml his sweetheart
missing, his rage is great. A search is in^titllted and lie dis-
covers his rival and the woman in one of the wild recesses
of the mountain. A tight between the men at once occurs
and while they are struggling ui>on the edge of a precipice,
with imminent danger of goini; over the brink, the woman
decides the contest by driving an arrow into the heart of the
man she scorns.
Days after, the body is found upon the banks of the river
and the favored lover is charged with murder. He denies
the charge, but refuses to confos his knowledge of the deed
and is put to torture. Realizing what is happening to her
lover, the woman rushes past the guards before the council
chamber and appears before the council where she confesses
to the crime. l-Or this she is sentenced to be tied in a canoe
and sent over the great falls. If the Great Spirit permits
her to come out alive she is to be set free. We see her tied
to the canoe and the little craft is shown going over the
brink. The lover is at hand when the frail craft comes to
the surface after its frightful plunge and is seen swimming
.ishore with the girl. The picture closes upon the lovers as
they kneel to give thanks to the Spirit of the Waters for the
>afety of the woman.
The subject is handled in a most dignified manner and is
one that will be received with interest.
WHO RIDER HAGGARD IS.
The announcement by the Tlianhou>er Company of the pre-
sentation of Rider Haggard's "She," in two reels, brings at-
tention to the wonderful mind that created this mystifying
character. Synonymous with the Thanhouser announcement
is one in the New York Times of still another book from
this unusual veteran.
H. Rider Haggard wrote "She" a quarter of a century age.
.\ctive as when in the late eighties he conceived "She," Hag-
gard devotes himself to his writings, his flowers and his crops.
The vigorous action of "She" and his early romances may be
explained by the fact that among his many activities he was
a good soldier, having been lieutenant and adjutant of the
Scene from "She" (Thanhouser).
Pretoria Horse in 1879, while two j'ears before, with Col.
Brooke, R. E., he formally hoisted the British flag over the
South African Republic at Pretoria, on the Queen's birthday.
In addition to his military achievements, Adjt. Haggard has
been on many committees, including one on investigating
agriculture, member and Chairman of Reclamation and Un-
employed Labor Committee of the Royal Commission on
Coast Erosion and Afforestation, in England, and Salvation
Army Settlements in our United States. His books are very
numerous, a few of the better known being "King Solomon's
Mines," "Allen Quartermain," "Cleopatra," "People of the
Mist," "Heart of the World," and with Andrew Lang, "The
World's Desire. He is also a member of the British bar.
The two-reel "She" is released Tuesday, Dec. 26, as a holi-
day feature.
NEW SCREEN ON THE MARKET.
The Inventors' Specialty Manufacturing Company, of Chi-
cago, is a new concern with ample capital, incorporated, and
with offices at 401 Ashland Block. This firm is offering to
the trade a new projection screen claimed to be of decided
merit and constructed along entirely new lines. We refer
to their full-page advertisement in other part of the paper.
■TONY AND THE STORK' (Imp).
In "Tony and the .Si.,ik" King IJaggot 1, furnished with a
splendid role in which to prove his histrionic ability in the
way of interpreting the silent drama. It is a bit of character
work that shows his ver.satility also, and in the character he
is pleasing. Tony, a young married Italian, is out of employ-
ment just at a time when he needs money. An ir:-- •
household event is expected and he is in ilcspair. li
to obtain work to no avail. lie speaks imperfect En^ .
his curious garb and manner do not impress employers in his
favor. At last he is taken on as a member of a railroad con-
struction crew and hastens home to tell his good wife the
news. She is overjoyed and then saddened, for the work
will take him out of town, lony packs a few belongings
and goes with the gang.
Scene from "Tony and the Stork" (Imp).
A month elapses and then he receives a letter telling him
he is a father, his wife being an inmate of a hospital. He
hastens home after drawing his pay and is all expectation.
He sets out for the hospital after buying a baby carriage and
other toys to gladden the heart of his wife and child. .Arriv-
ing at the hospital he makes inquiry, gives his name only to
be told that his wife has died during an operation. He is led
to a sheeted figure wild in his grief. The covering is re-
moved and he shouts with joy. It is not the body of his wife,
a confusion in names being responsible for the mistake. He
finds his wife, strong and well and is further surprised and
delighted to be informed that he is the father of twins. Tony
starts out to exchange his go-cart for one of larger carrying
capacit>'.
SPECIAL POSTERS FOR LICENSED FEATURES.
The Exhibitors' Advertising and Specialty Company, of
105 East 14th Street. New York, are publishing special
posters for Licensed feature subjects. These posters are in
four colors and in three and eight-sheet sizes, especially
suited for special billing. Another special poster designed
by this firm is a series i^f one sheets featuring the particu-
lar stars for the photoplay. This feature has met with con-
siderable success and promises to become popular among
the exhibitors.
An
DRAMATIC AUTHORS' ASSOCIATION.
association of dramatic authors has been formed in
St. Louis. Mo., for the purpose of producing dramatic works
adapted exclusively for the motion picture stage.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"ART VERSUS MUSIC" (Lubin).
Few photoplays have the strong and sustained love interest
that is found in "Art vs. Music," soon to be released by the
Lubin Company. The plot is simple and so straightforward
that it can be followed without the slightest difficulty and it
is not crowded with inconsequential characters.
Ethel Vernon and John Whittler were devoted respectively
to music and art. They were also very sincerely devoted to
each other until the necessity arose for each to express an
honest opinion of the other's work. Though Ethel was con-
vinced that his paintings were "punk" and, though John was
positive that Ethel's heart was better than it's weight in
radium, he tried to point out to her that her musical compo-
sitions were rubbish. Result: a quarrel. Further result: the
departure of both — separately — for the city, where they took
studios.
One day while John was trying to paint he was disturbed
by an awful piano clatter in the next room. He hammered
on the wall. Ethel, for it was she, determined to give the
"unfeeling brute" her opinion of him. Their surprise is
Scene from "Art versus Music."
easily imagined when they found themselves in such prox-
imity. Gradually they again renewed interest in each other,
though both tried to conceal anything but the coldest polite-
ness. Gradually pity sprang up in their hearts. Ethel fer-
vently \yished that John had the genius of a Raphael and
John wished that Ethel could be proclaimed a feminine
Beethoven.
One day Ethel called on an art dealer and persuaded him
to buy the picture that John considered his masterpiece and
on the same day John called at a music dealer's and induced
him to buy some of Ethel's compositions.
All might have gone well but the conscientious art dealer
nearly had a fit when he saw John's painting and the man of
music said some very wicked words when he saw what Ethel
had perpetuated. Both the dealers hurried to call on the
authors of these art and music atrocities. Down went the
hastily reared air castles of fame. But at the very moment
when these castles were demolished a still larger castle of
love rose from their ruins. John and Ethel were united in a
most affecting love scene.
AMERICA'S FEATURE FILM COMPANY.
A new film manufacturing company has been organized in
Chicago, with offices in room 403, Schiller Building. The
name of the new organization is America's Feature Film
Company. The principal of this enterprise is E. J. Eichen-
laub, of Chicago. At present the new company intends to
produce feature films exclusively, which will all be franchised
on the state-rights plan.
The first production of the new company is now on the
market, and promises to be one that will appeal to the pub-
lic strongly. The title of the new picture is "Twenty Years
in Sing Sing," and is said to be a decided novelty in moving
pictures. The production is in three reels and the producers
state that they have been very careful to see that interest
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1911.
AMERICAN— The Angel of Paradise Ranch (Dr.) . . . . 1000
CHAMPION— Yankee Doodle (Juvenile)
CHAMPION— Our Navy (Naval) 9^0
COMET— Billy's Letter (Comedy) 1060
IMP — The Dumb Messenger (Dramatic) 1000
NESTOR— Just Two Little Girls (Dramatic)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1911.
BISON — The Empty Tepee (Indian Drama)
ECLAIR — In Humanity's Cause (Am. Dr.)
POWERS— The Little Thief (Com. Dr.)
POWERS— The Secret Order of Horns (Com.)
THANHOUSER— The Newsy and the Tramp (C. Dr.).
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 1911.
AMBROSIO— Jorio's Daughter (Dr.)
CHAMPION— The Indian Fortune Teller (Dr.) 950
NESTOR— Struck Gold (Dr.)
RELIANCE— The Turn of the Wheel (Dr.)
SOLAX — Baby's Choice (Com.)
SOLAX — The Paper Making Industry (Indus.)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1911,
AMERICAN— The Smoke of the Forty-Five (Dr.) . . . . 1000
ECLAIR— There Fell a Flower (Com.) 660
ECLAIR — Manners and Traditions of Piedmont (Edu.) 660
IMP — Tony and the Stork (Dr.) 1000
REX — The Measure of a Man (Dr.)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1911.
BISON— A Range Romance (West. Dr.)
COMET — The Dead Canary (Dr.) 1000
LUX— The Man in the Auto (Dr.) 650
LUX — The Adventures of an Amateur Hypnotist (Com.) 350
SOLAX— The Little Shoe (Dr.)
THANHOUSER— Brother Bob's Baby (Com.)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER gth, 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN— Buttons and Hooks (Com.) ...
GREAT NORTHERN— Winter in Switzerland (Scenic)
ITALA— (Title not given)
IMP— Her Birthday (Com. Dr.) 750
IMP — Columbia Interscholastic Chase (Athletic) 350
NESTOR — Desperate Desmond Abducts Rosamond
(Com. Dr.)
POWERS— Two Men and a Girl (Dr.)
RELIANCE— The Turnstile (Dr.)
REPUBLIC— The Savannah Auto Races (Topical) (Re-
leased Dec. 5 by permission of Sales Co.)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER loth, 1911.
MAJESTIC— Keeping Mabel Home (Com.)
never lags throughout the picture. Part of the picture was
made in a picturesque section of the United States, in a wild
and mountainous region. Other scenes were taken upon the
grounds of a typical country fair, of the type known fifty
years ago, when the races were made with the horses hitched
to old-fashioned high-wheeled sulkies.
The great feature of the films, it is thought, lies in the
scenes showing actual life in the famous penitentiary, where
men are slaving day in and day out, as expiation for their
violation of the laws. In the prison scenes is shown a most
daring and sensational escape.
A fine line of advertising has been prepared for this feature
film and nothing has been left undone by the company to
make their first subject a success, it is said.
CHAMPION'S MOTHER GOOSE SERIES.
One of the novelties of motion picture production is the
"Mother Goose" series now being released by the Champion
Film Company, of New York, to which reference has been
made in these columns. The latest production in this series
is a curious fantasy that will especially interest the kiddies.
Two mothers and their children are spending a pleasant af-
ternoon together when, for the entertainment of the little
ones, the oft-repeated stories of "Mother Goose" come into
play. The film maker has conjured up "Mother Goose" her-
self with her fabled goose, who joins in the play. Uncle Sam
comes on the scene, followed by General Grant, Stonewall
Jackson. General Lee and, finally, Abe Lincoln. By this time
all the little kiddies in town have joined the procession and
there is great merrj'making. Theft the great personages fade
away from the picture, and even "Mother Goose" says good-
bye, leaving only the kiddies and their tired mothers.
To complete the-Teel a view of the United States warships
coming up the North River is given, with Uncle Sam viewing
them from a promontory of the Palisades. It is all very in-
teresting and quite creditable to the Champion Company.
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"THE THREE BEARS " (Essanay).
The second ot the K-.s.iii;iy l«>m|»;m\'s i liildrcii's storic«i
«• ! , is the old familiar lale nf Little Goldie Lucks and the
I 1 1- Bear!«. Curly Locks, as she is callf<l in this picture,
I- till- ever deiii^htltil Miss Kva I'rout, "f the Essanay coni-
l>aii>. \vhi> really radiates sunshine and joy, and who appeared
:r !:cd Hiding Mood in the first of the Kssanay's series.
. are the three hears, the (ireat Biy Hear, the Miildlinj,'
^1 Bear, and the Teeny Tiny Bear, and the antics of the
last named will proxe a source of good laughter for adults
as well as the children.
The story tells of the three hears arising one morning to
eat their porridge, but tindiiig it too hot decide to walk in
the woods, in which their cottage is hidden, to return later
when it is cool. They leave the house and are gone but a
Scene from "The Three Bears" (Essanay).
e\v minutes when Curly Locks, romping through the woods,
>py5 the cottage. She enters, tries all of the porridge and
all of the chairs and finally eats the Teeny Tiny Bear's por-
ridge and also breaks out the bottom of his chair. Becoming
-leepy. she goes into the adjoining bed chamber, where are
hree beds, tries all, and tinally cuddles down in the Little
Bear's bed.
When she is asleep the bears return and soon discover
that sometliing is amiss. It is the Teeny Tiny Bear who
tinds that his porridge is all gone and that his chair has been
broken. The bears then start to search the house and finally
onter the bed chamber, where the Teeny Tiny Bear finds
Little Curly Locks cuddled up in his bed. His cries awaken
the little girl, who frightenedly runs out of the room and
leaps out of the window. The bears pursue and when Curly
Locks finally drops exhausted the mother bear pounces on
her and is about to eat her up — when she wakes up and finds
that it has been nothing but a dream. "The Three Bears"
is a complete reel and will be released at an early date.
IT IS "SANTA CLAUS AND THE CLUBMAN."
In reviewing an Edison picture Ia^t week a lapse of mem-
ory on the part of the reviewer led The World to refer to
the picture as "The Clubman's Christmas." While the writer
may have had a personal preference for the title used, the
fact remains that the correct title is "Santa Claus and the
Clubman." Our readers are requested to observe the cor-
rection.
"THE MISSION FATHER" (Meliei).
Ensconced aiiioii^ tli. n .!i,iiu,, ,.• s .i^.n,! .In'.. mi
a part of the country i!
of .Vaturc and in ;i ■
France, the .VI'
productive of ti.
of the Mclics Cm
tional in a sense, a
the world that is
California are the
scape and i' i~ '>•■'
interest ai'
pictures. '
release of December Jisi. VVr
woven a touching story of the ■
vol ion of one of the old niunk.%, u dcvultuit iImI co»t*
his life.
Don Hernando is a i ' ' "
day he is beating a sl.i\
when I'adrc ErncstM iiii.i.'ii^ ,ohi >.h<-
roii^hly handled by the Don. Shortly after. ■
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Scene from "The Mission Father" (Melies).
and is deserted by everyone, even his family, but the slave
whom he mistreated tries to minister to him. The Don's wife
sends for the Padre and the grateful slave tries to prevent
his benefactor from risking his life, but the Padre brings the
Don into the house and nurses him through the illness. As
the Don regains his health, the Padre is stricken with the
disease and dies attended only by the slave.
-At the burial of the Padre, which introduces some very
impressive scenes, the slave steals up behind the Don with the
intention of killing him because of the loss of the Padre, but
just as he is about to strike the blow he overhears the Don
lamenting that he should have been the unwilling cause of
the tragedy, and the slave relents and the two forgive each
other. As they follow the funeral party through the door of
the monastery, the slave bearing the Padres hat, we are
given a beautiful illustration of the fact that "one touch of
N'ature makes the whole world kin."
"The Mission Father" can hardly be classed among the
notable films, but it is a good example of the earnest effort
that is now being made by the manufacturers to supply-
mental pabulum with their pictures as well as mere action
and scenery.
SERIOUS MISHAP OF PICTURE ACTRESS.
Edna Fisher Thrown From Top of Old Coach and May Die.
San Francisco. Xovemhcr 25. — .-X moving picture camera
in Marion County, Cal., on November 25 caught what is likely
to be a real tragedy. ^liss Edna Fisher, of the Essanay
Company, lies in a hospital with her skull fractured and prob-
ably dying. She was riding on the top of an old Forty-niner
rickety stagecoach. Cowboys dashed out of a roadhouse and
flourishing their revolvers fired shots into the air in real old
California style.
The play read that the horses should get excited by the
shots and dash away with the stagecoach and the unfor-
tunate girl alone on top of the coach. Then she was to be
rescued. The horses ran away and at a sharp turn in the
road the coach overturned and Miss Fisher was thrown on
her head.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Correspondents are advised that no attention will be paid Inquiries which
do not give the name and address of the wriUrs. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private affairs of photoplayers will not be answered. This
includes the question as to whether or not they are married.
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Many correspondents ask the same question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our readers when we can.
MKS. 8. J. 6. — Guy Coombs has returned to the dramatic stage bo far
as we know, but we cannot undertake to follow the players over into the
dramatic field. He Is not connected with any picture company that we
know of.
G. M. D. — Most of the Vltagraph players have tUelr headquarters In the
studio In Brooklyn, taking to the field as the productions require. There
Is a company with a studio In Los Angeles producing Western plays, but
most of the established favorites are with the home company. We don't
know whether they all live In Brooklyn or whether some live in New York,
and life is too short to compile a list of names. (2) Mr. Blackwell and
Miss Joyce are still members of the Kalem stock companies, and are likely
to continue to be. (3) Another demand for a roster of a company, this
time the Essanay Western company. G. M'. D. is advised that answers are
given at retail and not iu wholesale quantities.
MABEL E. H. — Glad you're much obliged for "all those answers," but
you've not got Mona Darkfeather right yet. She is now listed as a mem-
ber of the Selig Western forces. She has played In several recent releases.
We give Walter Miller up.
HASKY MYEES. — The three feet of combination boy actor and telephone
operator who signs himself "Bennle from Lubinville." advises us that
Harry Myers is to remain with the Lubln company, and asks a correction.
Inasmuch as Mr. Myers confirms the statement, the announcement is made
that he will continue to be a Lubln player. But as this determination was
not arrived at until after the publication of the answer In question, we
shall not regard it as a correction, but as an amended fact. We hope that
Mr. Ziedman will rest content with this. If Bennle wants td get useful
he can send over a list of the first names of the new people.
0. — Who queries the Essanay company as to the Identity of Jack In that
company's "Pal?." Is informed that the player is G. M. Anderson.
E. J. — The player whose portrait you have marked Is Francis Bushman.
K. T., T. M. — -Two questions on the same letter head as to the identity
of the same player In the same part may be a coincidence, but it looks a
little like presswork. The part was played by Miss Weber.
The Aunt and Child in "By Registered Mail" (Imp) were Mrs. August
Balfour (Sue Balfour) and Edith Holdeman.
A FAN. — Mrs. Clark, in "Colleen Bawn," is the mother of Jack J. Clark.
(2) The Vltagraph company advises us that the photoplay you desire to
locate is "Through the Darkness." Maurice Costello had the lead. When
you want to decide whether It Is Mr. Costello or Leo Delauey playing a
part look for the dimple. If It's there it's Mr. Costello, and the deeper
the dimple the more certain you may be.
Mrs. M. B. — Remain Fielding played both of the parts you mention.
He has been with the Lubln company about three months. (4) We do not
know the details of his previous dramatic career. This question is out of
our line. (5) Herbert Prior may be addressed in care of the Majestic
Motion Picture Company, 145 West 4.5th Street, Xew York City. (6) In a
strict sense there is no "heavy" role In "The Mission Waif." The Melies
company suggests that you mean William Clifford, the leading man of the
company, who played the part of the bandit. He was a hero, not a heavy,
but this seems to cover your question.
H. T. M. — Guy Oliver, formerly with Lubln, Is now with the Eclair
company.
FRANK C. — King Baggot and Luclle Y'oung were respectively the hus-
band and wife in the Imp's "The Wife's Awakening." (2) The Pathe
question Is held over, waiting the reply of that company.
CLASENCE L. — The Selig question has not been answered, but Miss Haw-
ley was the artist in Lubin's "Her Inspiration." Her first name is given as
Omeeta. but this seems liable to correction.
JAMES K. — The difference between a double exposure and double printing
Is that In the first instance the film is run through the camera twice and
In the latter it is run through the printing machine twice. It Is too In-
tricate a subject to be fully treated In this department.
HISS 'V. K. — We do not know of any company likely to purchase a series
of temperance scenarios. You might place one or two well written stories
with a temperance lesson with almost any company, but the series Is a
very ditterent matter.
V. E. B, — While the stories of fancy salaries paid photoplayers are not
always correct, the statement that no one ever gets more than $100 Is not
In accordance with facts.
MISS C. H. — Happy Jack In Selig's "The Pony Express" was T. J. Car-
rlgan. (2) Lottie Plckford was the girl in the Vitagraph's "Who's Who."
JACK. — The reason that yon see so few chase pictures now Is that most
producers regard the chase as old fashioned. They ma.v be as popular as
ever with audiences, but the audiences do not make the pictures.
HABRY T. — Films are not printed by sunlight, but by electricity, gen-
erally a Nerust lamp. The negative and a strip of positive film are
passed through a mechanism not unlike a projection machine head, but
enclosed in a light tight cabinet. The film does not run through continu-
ously, but ia taken down one picture at a time, a shutter making an ex-
posure only when the film Is at rest. The operation Is conducted in a
room with only ruby light, that the film may be handled freely: the light
being also encased In a light tight box. The exposure illumination is con-
stant, the light being modified to suit the particular negative hy means of
one or more sheets of ground glass or the moving of the light closer to or
further away from the shutter opening. No form of printing frame, as
you understand it. Is employed.
JENNIE. — We do not believe that press notices from your home towo
paper would help you qualify for a photoplay stock company. There is
just a faint suspicion that the critic may be prejudiced.
CAKL G. — We do not know who "the very pretty girl of the Vltagraph
company" Is. They have a lot of very pretty girls, but how are we to
tell which particular one you mean? Tell us some of the films you've
seen her play In and we'll try to get the name for yon. Not knowing who
she Is, we cannot say If she Is as good looking out of a picture as In It.
It does not always follow that the prettiest girl in the film is the prettiest
girl that comes through the studio gate, but were we a stage door Johnny
we would be hanging around the Elm Avenne elevated station about time
the Vltagraphers are going home.
Z. Y. Z.— (That's a little better than the usual X. Y. Z.). The story
that motion picture producers wait for wludy days to take outdoor pictures
that the breeze may "give life" to the scene Is a perennial yarn that
never seems to grow old. It has even been copied Into the Edison klneto-
gram, but that doesn't make It so. Many pictures are taken in strong
winds and sometimes the waving foliage and flapping skirts help the scene,
but the producer docs not wait for a windy day. He goes out whenever
there Is a sun and a call for "outside stuff" whether there blows a gale,
a zephyr or no wind at all.
S. G. R. — The printed "story of the film" and the synopsis you send are
very similar, but you offer no convincing evidence that your plot was
appropriated. On the other hand we have had bronght to our notice in
the past two weeks two Instances of duplication of ideas where there ex-
isted not the slightest question as to the situation, as the company had
already made the subject from one script before the second came In. In
nine cases out of ten these alleged thefts of Ideas are not thefts at all.
Set It down to hard luck and try something else.
E. P. T. — The best way to get what you want quickly Is to use our ad-
vertising columns. This is not one of the advertising columns.
GLABYS. — We do not know whether G. M. Anderson uses hair restorer
or wears a toupee, and we are not going to ask him. Call the bet off or
write and ask him yourself.
BTJD. — Certainly you can send a story to the same editor twice, but It
will be best to explain that you have changed the layout of the story
that he may not think you've sent the old version in. Rejection by one
company does not spoil your chances with another. You can't always hit
the editorial fancy no matter hoir good your story may be. You can
save a lot of postage stamps by studying the "'Stories of the Films" for
pointers on what the various companies seem to prefer.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Why He Gave Up (Com.)
BIOGRAPH— Abe Gets Even with Father (Com.)
KALEM— Arrah-Na-Pogue (3 reels) (Dr.) 3000
LUBIN— A Head for Business (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 49 (Topical) 1000
SELIG— A Diamond in the Rough (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Saving the Special (Dramatic) 1000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER sth, 1911.
EDISON — The Awakening of John Bond (Dramatic) . 1000
ESSANAY— The Madman (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— Jimmie Tricks the Landlady (Comedy). 475
GAUMONT— The Challenge (Dramatic) 525
C. G. P. C. — The Secret of the Confessional (Dramatic). 100
SELIG — A Frontier Girl's Courage (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Hypnotist (Comedy)
VITAGRAPH— A Slight Mistake (Comedy) 1000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th. 1911.
EDISON — John Brown's Heir (Comedy) lood
ECLIPSE— The Luckless Banker (Dramatic) 1002
PATHE — Hobo Luck (American Comedy) 1000
KALEM — The Long Arm of the Law (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — Sins of the Father (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Black Chasm (Indian Dr.) 1000
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Failure (Dr.) 999
ESS.A.NAY — The Long Strike (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — Love's Labor Lost (Comedy) looo
MELIES — A Western Girl (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE — The Poisoned Arrow (American Drama)
C. G. P. C. — French Cuirassier Maneuvers (Military) ....
SELIG — The Maid at the Helm (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Sth, 1911.
EDISOX— The Heart of Nichette (Dramatic) 1000
ESSANAY — Getting Even with Emily (Comedy) . . . 630
ESSANAY— Stray Bullets (Comedy) 349
KALEM — Too Much Realism (Comedy) 1000
C. G. P. C. — Eva's Faithful Furniture (Comedy)
C G. P. C. — Gathering and Preparing Cocoanuts in the
Philippines (Industrial)
SELIG — The Plumber (Comedy) 696
SELIG — A Day with a Circus (Novelty) 400
VITAGRAPH— War (Military Drama) 1000
SATURDAY, DECEMBER gth, 1911.
EDISON— The Daisy Cowboys (Comedy) 990
ESSANAY— A Frontier Doctor (Western Drama) 1000
GAUMONT — Camoens, the Portuguese Shakespeare,
Lisbon, 1578 (Historical Drama) 610
GAUMONT — Important Scenes in Paris, France (Sc.) . . 320
LUBIN— The Teamster (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Her Little Slipper (American Drama) 1000
VITAGRAPH— His Wife's Secret (Dramatic) 1000
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MONDAY, DECEMBER nth, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Saved irom liim>ell (Dramaticj 999
KALEM — Molly Pitcher (Historical Drama; lOOO
LUBIN — A Girlish Impulse (Comedy-Drama) lOOO
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 50 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — The Chief's Daughter (Dramatic) 500
-SELIG — April Fool (Comedy) 500
VITAGRAPH — One Touch of Nature (Dramatic) ...1000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1911.
EDISON — Buckskin Jack, the Earl of Glenmore
(Com. -Dr.) 1000
ESSANAY — The First Man (Comedy) 1000
GAUMONT — Heroism (Dramatic) 610
GAUMONT — Arabian Customs (Industrial) 366
C. G. P. C. — Youth versus Age (Dramatic) 795
C. G. P. C. — Small Trades in Malacca (Edu.) 200
SELIG — A Romance of the Rio Grande (Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Military Air Scout (Dr.) 1000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13th, igii.
EDISON — An International Heart Breaker (Com.) ,., 700
EDISON — Eskimos in Labrador (Edu.) 300
ECLIPSE- The Tragedy of Old Age (Dr.) 798
ECLIPSE — Harbor of Marseilles, France (Scenic) .... 215
PATHE — The Flower Girl of Las Palmas (Am. Dr.) . . . 990
KALEM — Norma from Norway (Dr.) 1000
LUBIN — Mr. and Mrs. Suspicious (Com.) 4CX)
LUBIN— Quick! A Plumber (Com.) 600
VITAGRAPH— The Ventriloquist's Trunk (Com.) ....1000
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1911,
BIOGRAPH— Taking His Medicine (Comedy) 673
BIOGRAPH— Her Pet (Com.) 323
ESSANAY— The Hack & Schmidt Bout (Com.)
ESSANAY— A Polished Burglar (Comedy) lOOO
LUBIN— The Substitute (Dr.) ' 1000
MELIES — The Better Man (Com. -Dr.) 1000
PATHE — An Episode of the Early Mormon Days
(.American Drama) 820
PATHE— The Magic Suit Case (Trick) 150
SELIG — George W^arrington's Escape (Historical Dr.). 1000
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 191 1.
EDISON — Brockton Fair and Horse Show, Brockton,
Mass., October 3rd to 6th, 191 1 (Topical) 990
ESSANAY — A Goodfellow's Christmas Eve (Dr.) 1000
KALEM— Bill's Flute (W. Dr.) 1000
C. G. P. C. — In the Grip of Alcohol (2 reels) (Dr.) 2000
SELIG — Industries of the South and West (Edu.) ....1000
VITAGRAPH— Love at Gloucester Port (Dr.) 1000
SATURDAY, DECEMBER i6th, 1911.
EDISON — Stage Struck Lizzie (Com.) 650
EDISON — A Trip from Colorado Springs to Cripple
Creek (Scenic) 350
ESSANAY — The Cowboy Coward (W. Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT — A Queen's Treachery, or the Betrayal of
Charles VI of France (Hist. Dr.) 1000
LUBIN — When Innocence W^as Wise (Com. Dr.) 1000
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ESSANAY.
TKE FIRST MAM Dec. ISj.— Karl \Vliltm>r, I
reptirltr. I» u-nlcmil t<> B<-t a story 011 Mlns Mlrlnn
( tietwo.i<l. Willi. tliroiiKli Ihi" will of ber ••■vcntrlo
fiitli.T. iH iit'lijjiMl to 8*M'luiIe lifmelf from tin* iip|H>-
«ii.' «.\ iiitl Kile l> of aiiv. Wlilliii-y tlml« tin-
' 'UMi- HI. I k'l •■< a Kllmpso of the girl. lU- l« «i>oii
■ I .i"'.l fr.ii. ihf prdiiUm hj one of tlie olil iimlil
.I'lii's wi... k-niinl tlie girl. Id nianluic anay an
.> . uI'MiE ■'•rulU lilin. He la liroiiglit Into tlii>
!i" 1-" ami I<K-kfiI Id a room. KInally be suoot-itla
11, i^fltlog iDtn u coDTcmatlon ultli tbe girl \vtK>
I. Il~ ..f h. r fnther'a %vlll. Wliliney goon learini
'lui' - a girl to marry is IS and not 21,
.<< aod after IxrlnR tuld by Mirlan
!(ia' .;liteen. be "loflareji hia love for ber
to liie i»« aunts, who regretfully grant It.
TKE HACK AKD SCHXIDT BOUT (D«e. 14).—
Schmidt, the German "nrestllnf; lloD." arrlrea In
.\merlra. to iue»'t Amerlca'a new "white hojie"
of tbe mat. Hack. They sign articles for the
Mg match and both go la training. While Hack
wvrks coDsclentlously In his tratoing i|uarteni,
Sol.nildt la oTer-oonOdcnt ami takes no traiuiDg
at all. Tbe great hout takes place. Kaili wins a
fall and It looks bad for Hark, until he resorts to
a really norel scheme which pots tbe big German
• >n his hark.
A POLISHED BUXOLAR (Dec. 14).— Jack and
I oui>e lore each other, hut Louise's popper and
I iimer object. Jack and a pal. with Ix^at-se as
the third conspirator, plan to frighten the old
|oo|.le Into glTlog roosent. They masquerade as
t'urL-Iars. slip Into the tiouse and steal away with all
the plate, after making tbe old man shine Jack's
shix'« and the mother manicure his nails. Jack then
returns with the t>ooty, playing the hero, but tbe
old man notices hl.i polished shoes and the old
lady his flnger nails, and Jack is forced In turn to
• bine the old man's shoes.
A OOODFELLOWS CHBISTKAS EVE (Dec. 15).
— James Sawyer, a wealthy bachelor, has had an
unfortunate lore affair In his youth which ban
neTcr healed. A man now well In years, be
llTes a lonely life at his clnb, completely apart
from the rest of his associates. It Is Christmas
ETe. -V nomtier of clubmen are preparing to go
out with baskets of food for the poor and tbey
press Sawyer to join them. lie sarcastically re-
fo«e«. ()i> the street, later. Sawyer accompanies
them a little ways, when they find an abandoned
bahr on a doorstep. Sawyer takes It in his arms,
nnii for the first time in years cTlnces sympathy.
He takes the little mite tci his home, where It is
pli'i'd In charge of his old hou.sekeeper. while her
empliiyer now thoroughly stirred with the spirit of
Christmas. goe« gluilly forth to Join his charitable
friends. The evening results in the complete re-
formation of the rich old bachelor, who finds In
relie*li>K bis more unfortunate brothers, the true
key to all happiness and peace in life.
THE COWBOY COWARD (Dec. 18).— Henry and
Steve, two "bunkles " on the "LL" ranch, are in
love with Kalle. their employer's daugliter. While
•be likes Steve the best, she feels sh.> cannot
ac' ept bim t>ecausc of his craving for gambling.
Cash Wllkins. a bully, insults Steve, whereat be
receives n i:.«i.l thrashing, and Wllkins. to get
even, in-uits Kntlc ami steals a small reroWer
that she 'It;., u iiii h<.r. He then sends a note
to Katie. that if sbe wants tbe gun
back to ^ for It. Ilenrr Is afraid of
the bully ' iie<lly tells Stere that be Is
afraid he iini^i I'.-c Kntle as be can never face
Wllkins. Steve kwks pityingly at the coward.
and taking the note, goes to Wilkin's cabin, and
after another thrnshlng. makes Wllkins write a
note oT apology to Katie, nnd a promise to leave
the country forever. .'Jteve gives the note and the
girl's gun to Henry and tells bim to take them
to Katie. The girl never snsp«-cis ami Steve,
realising that "two's company and three's a crowd,"
packs bis clothes ami leavi.«.
C. G. P. C.
YOUTH Vf HX"« Any p... i? — i.. ...,t.i.,..r
loV<-« his
neloLgo I-
t rle» In im, . . ..,..- ... ,, .. , ., - ,
Ilia love, hut alie wlihalauds tbeiu ill iniiil nimn
AK'* liowa lu the ■uperturlly of Yuulli in afTnir..
• <r love, and be finds bla conaulutluii In uiakli.g
ih.- .loiing coiiplr hai>i.y.
IN THE ORIF OF ALCOHOL (S reel*— Dee. 16).—
I'll** greatest uorul draiiiu I'vvr tna<le hy iX'X fllni
tiianiifacturer. It ttirolni uiid pnlsali-s Willi l.'iuiiu
Interest! It awakens fallicra to Ihc jxisslM. ilan-
gers lo their suna! It arouse* the lati 1 ter
In those unfortunates who have Ix' iimI
to drink. It paints the terrors of th. in-
ward path In a manner wblcli ii» <•< re.
It sbuWH DO brutality — Jiut the n > . Ie
of the downfall of one of (iod'?< ere .'li
tlie drink evil. It follows bl> life fui
eight years of slow death for bim:
relentlesa misery for his devoted wit'
of hardship and deprivation fur Ins litilr -i' k
liaugbtcr: eight years of aelf torture, kisa of self
respect, tbe attainment of self hiathlng— all he
cause drink is what it Is and because ■ roan
bodn't the backbone to say "No:" Tlils picture
supplies the backbone.
MELIES.
THE MISSION FATHER (Deo. £1).— The set
ting is in old California when It was under the
rule uf .Mexico. Don Hernnndo Is a powerful
feudal lord who is arrogant and cruel. Tadre
Krtiesto Is a noble priest, greatly bcloveil by his
congregation.
In trying lo save Tepe, an Indian slave of Don
Ilernaiido's. from ttelng punished by the latter,
the I'adre is struck ami mistreated by the iHin.
He Ix-ars no resentmeni, however, ami later, when
tbe Don is stricken with tlie dread diseus-, small
|iox. it Is iHine oilier than the I'adre liiniself and
re|>e who risk their lives to uurse hlin back to
health.
Tom envlfa bis bi'
••hai)'^ to ihow M-
Scene from "The Mission Father" (Melies.1
Hut Just as Don recovers, the Padre la himself
sirli-ken with tbe disease, to which he succumbs.
re|«' Is heartbroken, and from that moment swears
to avenge himself for the I'arde's death by tak-
ing the life of tbe Don.
l"epe brings up the rear of the funeral pro-
cession, but instead of entering llie Mission, lays
in wait for the Don. Don Hernando comes and
pauses. Pepe sneaks up behind him and raises
high in tbe air tbe knife that is to strike the
blow. With full force he brings it down, but at
that very moment tlie Don fails upon liis knees
in prayer, truly repentant of his crimes, and an
almost snpernaturai power stays Pepe's arm.
Uaster and slave are reconciled aixl lead dif-
ferent lives under "the new light."
GAUMONT.
HEROISM Dec. 12'. — roni. the younger son. is
home .,ir .1 fMri..ii;;li. ami Is quite an important
[iep>ona£e in tie limisehold until bis older brother
returns wouiiiIe4l from the field of battle.
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t.**«r I.,
ran
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• onaer
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ui-i >u iiie
\fier depnsfffrf '.H praetral* bar<le«. Totn fatla
Into the lis eomradra. lie, loo, be*
proven I.I
ARABIA MS De*. If —V irrj inter
• '•III ■■ of
.Vrai ••:
Klg Oil
dlali. i^i-l.iu^ jaaxi..i.i IJuuijuclA ai-U tLi.^^iUj; live
stork to Kuropr.
jl fjiTii-v *i -rvi r Az-'Ui-D V *^t> Twr yvTRAYAL
OF ■ _Aft/r
t'hn ' . Queca
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lo^.-i.. ,11 1 iiBiies nine III*, t^ i.n,.,! .iTik,. aAaaaillO-
aled.
Tho biM of hor eh|»r sllr drlvM laalvl In dre-
'■"'-' -'f by per-
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: . Henry
t 1
\\ lo be favorable to tb«
■|iu • VI 1* about to be erowa-
ed. tn. i,.ii,,w.r« or I i,.iiie'« pot lo root tbe corona-
iluii |iru<-rssloD. and gkirlously preserve tlie Ihroo*
of France.
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evening
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ECLIPSE.
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.1' I.llile Jane
• vrr .-inil that
lo'ik for bim.
' il. and rushes
cr»fps out
lung searrL
irms.
lie, tbe parlnes, missing little Jane, start
>• :,r<'h of ber. With the help of the
catcli sight of tbe wanderers and
' In time to see tbe old man aave
.\fler :.
pair and
"in ap te
'he linu.se
- reallre tl
• bravery
mil theii
natmenf. ■■<
— to give
tiiiii a liai')'.^ i"
iliie ill the future
HARBOR OF MARSEILLES, FRANCE (Dec. 18).
V renijirkolile series of views, sbowlng the great
liarbur with Its many shljis and several points of
Interest, such as the Chateau d'lf and the Pri««a
.,f .Monte Crlslo.
EDISON.
BUCKSKIN JACK. THE EARL OF GLENMORE.
— (Dec. 12;. — .\R the story unfolds luelf it is
revealed that the Karl of (.ilenmore is a W<-stem
cowlHiy who came to .\merlra In hhi very early
chlldhoo<l and of whom all traces were lost.
Finally, however, he is discovered to be the legal
heir to (ilenmore Castle and also the guardian of
r.ady Kleanor and I.ady Jane. He Is re<iuested to
return to KnglamI and take T'OMesslon of his in-
heritance. We then see tbe Western atmosphere
brought into the Knglish home and are shown
the meeting of Iluckskln Jock with bi* two young
wards. He does not fit well into the atmosphere
of the moniN'Ie and the tearup. but nevertbele<*
his manhood comes to the surface when be realizes
that I.ady Jane is about to marry a society man
wliose appearance does not please him. He pro-
ceeds at once to inrestigate tbe man's character.
In a strong dramatic scene, the Earl discover*
I.ady Jane's suitor cbintlr.c nt cards and In cow-
tioy fashion Informs - nan that that Isn't
the way rnrds are 1 'A'est. The English-
man determines to f ' of the Westerner,
and arranges an elopemcn- «iiii Ijdy Jane. Their
plans are learned by Jack, who quietly steps IB
nt tlie apiiointed time and commands tbe girt
to go back into the house Thi.s little episode
naturally puts him in bad favor with Lady Jane,
but yet there Is s<^imething al>ont his manly way*.
Ills free, careless manner that wins the betrt of
I.ady Kleanor. and when lier yonnger sister. I^dy
Jane, upbraids the rowtioy for his msnners, Ijdy
Kleanor's he.irt go»s out to bim and sbe reslixea
that this big. strong Western man is being wrong-
fully humiliated. Buckskin Jack steals away from
the rastle. realizing that he is not fit to asaoclate
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with society, nud plans to go back to America
to the wild, free life of a cowboy. Lady Eleanor,
hon-erer, chaDKes bis mind, and at the close of
the picture ne realize that love will teach him
bl8 faults and that the manhood of the Western
cowboy will win the love of the lady.
ESKIMOS IN U^BAOOR (Dec. 18).— We are
Introdnied first to the desolate looking Mlmlon
Stalloii at Hopedale, I-abrailor. and then see the
Eskimos In their everyday life. Scenes are then
shown with the dogs at work hauling the "come-
tlks" or sledges. After several views taken on
snowy mountain paths we see an Eskimo man-
aging hlo "kyjak" or canoe.
At the close we are taken Into an Eskimo fam-
ily and see them at their ineul. They are a
kindly race and theft Is very rare. Finally a
woman, probably a leader of fashion, is shown
In her full dress costume.
AN INTEHNATIONAL HEAST-BBEAKER (Dec.
13). — .\s soon as Belle Travers drifts Into the
hallway the night of the German given by Mrs.
Vanderheld, the "heart-breaker" Is besieged by
the male contingent, each of whom clamors tor
the privilege of at least one dance with her.
Belle, being qnlok-wltted, evades them all by prom-
ising each one an answer the following day at a
given hour.
The summer house In her garden Is the rendez-
vous. The suitors arrive one by one. each under
tlie Impression that he Is "It" and the others
Intruders. When Belle appears upon the scene
an argument ensues which develops Into a small
riot, whereupon she turns the garden hose on
the turmolled crowd, which rapidly disperses. The
would-be lovers' activity causes Belle to laagh
so hysterically that she accidentally turns the
hose on herself.
BROCKTON FAIR AND HORSE SHOW (Brock-
ton, Mass.. Oct. 3 to 6, 1911 (Dec. 15). — This
Is one of the most Important state fairs held In
the country. It lasts four days and comprises all
kinds of sports, parades, a dairy show and a
horse show probably equal to any held In the
United States.
After getting an impression of the vast crowds
(including a novel view taken from the Ferris
wheel), we are shown the parade for and the
reception of Governor Foss, on Friday. Oct. 6.
Then, after various horse races, we see the fin-
ish of the Marathon from Boston (twenty-three
miles away), a sack and potato race, a glimpse of
aviation, and. more Interesting and exciting still,
an old-fashioned firemen's muster — the hand pump-
ing and the struggle for supremacy In forcing a
stream the greatest distance through a fire hose.
After that, we are taken through the horse
show with its high Jumping and the beautiful
animals being driven single, tandem and four-ln-
hand: then tlirough the dairy show, to see tlie
finest breeds of cattle in the world. In one or
two close views of enormous prize bulls we feel
quite as well satisfied from their attitude that
they are on the screen and not in our midst.
STAGE-STRUCK LIZZIE (Dec. 16).— Lizzie
Wlrts, tiettei- known as "Stage-struck Lizzie," Is
employed as a dish washer in a restaurant where
she Is discharged for persistently displaying her
histrionic powers. On account of a scarcity of
servants she has no difficulty In immediately se-
curing another position, this time as cook. Here
again she becomes wrapped up In her play book,
neglects her duties and almost causes a con-
flagration. Once more shl Is discharged. Next
we find her employed as a nurse girl taking the
children out for an airing where she meets a
policeman to whom she confides her undiscovered
talent while the children wander away Into a
nearby coal yard and slide down the banks of
coal until tiiey are black from head to feet. It
Is only natural to surmise Lizzie's Immediate dis-
missal upon her arrival home with the children.
Next we see her in the dressing room of a theater
In the capacity of maid to an actress. Durlnft
the performance the stage manager discovers the
absence of a lady cast for a minor part and
Lizzie Is requested to assume the role. She fairly
jumps at the offer and quickly dons the wardrobe
given hei , receives hastily-given Instructions and
struts fearlessly and boldly upon the stage. When
she faces the dazzling footlights and the audience
assembled, she suddenly loses all control and suc-
cumbs to a severe fit of stage fright. In her
frantic efforts to escape she jumps over the foot-
lights and flees In terror up the center aisle of the
theater, to the disgust of the stage manager and
the delight of the audience.
A TRIP FROM COLORADO SPRINGS TO
CRIPPLE CREEK (Dec. 16).— In presenting this
wonderful trip from Colorado Springs, the great-
est health resort in the world, to Cripple Creek,
the greatest gold field In the world, we are shown
all the wonders of the Ilockles. Eleven thousand
feet atjove the sea level we gaze over the moun-
tain tops and snow-capped peaks Into the setting
sun.
At first we start up Pikes Peak Avenue. Colo-
rado Springs to the mammoth Antler's Hotel; to
the gateway of the Garden of the (Jods; tlie log
cabin, the capltol building of the State of Colo-
rado; down to the little village of Manltou
nestled away among the hills. And now we are
off on the train amid the clang of hells and the
sound of whistles and we begin to climb over the
short line to the summit.
At last we reach the Valley of Gold, Vindica-
tor Junction, then Gold Field. Yonder Is the Sil-
ver King mine, the first mine to be discovered In
the Cripple Creek District, then there is Blue
Bird, Gold Sovereign, and rlloy, names that vi-
brate In the halls of commerce throughout the
world. By means of the highest electric railroad
In the world we reach the town of Altman, the
highest incorporated village on the earth, and look
down upon all the other towns.
Hill's predicament and rides for help. Tlie ex-
citing scenes that follow are cleverly portrayed
by a company of capable players.
KALEM.
MOLLY PITCHER (Dec, 11),— Hayes, tiie gun-
ner, while fighting at the battle of Monmouth,
is wounded and his wife takes his place. After
the battle the Continentals capture a foraging
Hessian. Molly suggests a plan to learn the
enemy's strength for General Washington. One
of the Continentals is dressed in the uniform of
the Hessian and he starts off for the enemy's
camp. Before he can reach there, however, the
Hessian manages to escape and reaches camp be-
fore the Continental, who is promptly arrested
on his arrival. Molly, who has followed after the
fleeing Hessian, sees her husband's capture, and
following at a distance penetrates the enemy's
camp. Later on Molly aids him to escape and
as a climax to an exciting day the Continentals
cover Molly and her husband's retreat and cap-
ture the pursuing Hessians.
NORMA FROM NORWAY (Dec. 13).— Valdamar
bids his wife. Norma, goodbye In far away Nor-
way and goes to America to seek his fortune.
Arriving in America he quickly secures work and
a year later we find he has prospered and sends
money and a letter to his wife, asking her to
come to him. Norma, with her young baby, sets
out to join her husband, expecting to meet him
on the dock on the arrival of the steamer. A few
days before the steamship Is expected, Valdamar
Is seriously hurt and taken to a hospital. Norma
arriving In the new country and not finding Valda-
mar at the pier Is In despair. A kindly laborer
on the dock takes her to a Norwegian family,
where she Is given temporary shelter. Her funds
becoming exhausted she knows not which way to
turn. The lady with whom she is living shows
her an advertisement in the newspaper stating
that a Mrs. James Mason wishes to adopt a healthy
baby to take the place of her own child, which
had recently died. For the baby's sake Norma con-
signs her infant to Mrs. Mason. Tlie same day
Valdamar Is discharged from the hospital cured.
(Jolng to the steamship dock he asks If any one
there has seen his wife. The laborer who met
her and took her to the Norwegian family tells
Valdamar of the circumstance and he goes In
search of his wife and baby. Arriving at the
poor little house they find Norma' s room empty,
but as they are about to leave Norma returns home
much to the Joy of Valdamar. but his new found
happiness is short lived when he learns that Norma
has given the baby to Mrs. Mason, and they Iwth
vow they must have the child back. Their heart-
broken appeal to Mrs. Mason has its effect, how-
ever, and the child is returned to its happy parents.
BILL'S FLTTTE (Dec. 15) Bill thinks more of
playing the Ante than he does of working. This
angers his father, who orders him to attend to
his work or get out. Bill thinking his father un-
just decides to leave liome. Mounting his horse
he rides to a nearby ranch to get a job. .\rrlvlng
at the ranch house he finds a company of neigh-
bors gathered for a dance, but having no music
they are deprived of this pleasure. Bill coming
on the scene, however, and offering to play for
them, makes their enjoyment complete.
The next morning Bill Is given a Job and goes
to the round-up. While on his way to a distant
part of the ranch he Is ambushed by a party of
Indians and to save his life feigns madness. Dora,
the rancher's daughter, out for a ride, discovers
LUBIN.
A GIRLISH IMPULSE (Dec. llj — John Stevens,
a lawyer, warned his daughter. Gladys, not to as-
sociate with John Hanks, a suitor for her hand,
on account of his ilesire for drink. Gladys Is
also loved by William Elliot and one evening
Banks became jealous of Elliot and left In anger.
Gladys wrote a letter to Banks which appeased
him and a few evenings afterwards he called
upon her with theater tickets.
While waiting for her In the parlor he Wept
the butler busy bringing In wine, and when Gladys
appeared he was In a drunken state. Mr. Stevens
ordered him from the bouse and be also was dis-
charged from the law firm.
Banks, seeking revenge, paid a visit to Gladys,
showing her the note she had written him about
Elliot, but he was promptly ejected by the butler.
Then Banks wrote an anonymous letter to Elliot,
telling him to keep an eye on Gladys, and also
wrote to Gladys, saying that she could have the
note If she called at his apartments. Thus It
happened that Elliot saw his fiancee entering the
apartment of Banks. He denounced her. She
told him her reason for calling and when Banks
handed him the note he laughed and tore It up.
MR. AND MRS. SUSPICIOUS (Dec. 13).— Each
suspected the other and one night each determined
to disguise and follow the other. Mr. Sosplcloos
dressed in feminine apparel and Mrs. Suspicious
donned masculine garments.
While thus on the trail Mrs. Suspicious was
held up by highwaymen who. of course, took her
for a man. Just at that moment Mr. Suspicious
rushed to the rescue and dealt regular White
Hope blows right and left In a manner most
amazing In a woman. Then he picked up the
form of the supposed man and hurried to a nearby
caff', where stimulant was administered. One
of the crowd that had gathered took off the hat
of the victim and a stream of beautiful hair fell
down. Mr. Suspicious looked in amazement at
his wife and at the same time bis woman's hat
was brushed off. Husband and wife gazed Into
each other's faces.
Then Mr. Smith picked up his wife In bis arms
and never stopped until he had arrived at their
home, where they asked and received mutual for-
giveness.
QUICK! A PLUMBER (Dec, 13).— Mr. Cole
was helping to clean house. He was so strenuous
in driving a nail to hang a picture that he went
through the partition and punctured a water pipe.
Mr. Cole ran to the kitchen and after several
attempts to block It he rushed for a plumber.
During his excitement at the plumber's shop
he picked up a large pipe. With this in hU hand
he rushed back to the house, knocking down every-
thing and everybody that came in his way. He
found the kitchen flooded with water. The cook,
knee-deep in the flood, was striving desperately
to stop It.
Shortly the plumber arrived, calmly, without
the least hurry, turned off the water and once
again all was well.
THE SUBSTITUTE (Dec. 14). — .Tennle Rock was
telegraph operator and station agent at a little
town in New Mexico. Her brother was an en-
gineer on the same railroad. One day a troop of
cavalry stopped at the station and Sergeant Berger
came In to Inquire for a telegram. The sergeant
liked Jennie's looks. He told her that he, too,
was a telegraph operator attached to the signal
corps and invited her to call on him at the post.
A few weeks later Jennie found opportunity to
do SO. She became much interested In a field
telegraph Instrument used by the troop to cut In on
line wires In sending messages from the field.
The gallant sergeant had a duplicate of It, which
he presented to Jennie.
When the girl arrived home she was shocked
to find her brother intoxicated. A message ar-
rived ordering him to take out a special express
car. To save him from disgrace Jennie deter-
mined to dress in his clothes and take out the
train, which she did.
Robbers had heard of the big money shipment
and they held up the train. Now, Jennie had
her field telegraph Instrument with her. She
slipped away while the robbers were busy, climbed
a telegraph pole, cut in on the line and sent a
message, which brought a troop of cavalry to the
rescue in time to save the day.
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A TIMELY LESSON (December 16).—
<;<Mii;; • \\ln>.i.\\ Imm'iiiiii' l:is<'iiiMti'il liy llie ili;iinis
of a widow and was soou deTotiog more time to
lit-r tliiin 10 Ills wife iiud ililld. Mrs. Wluslow
Misperted the state of ulTiilrs. but (•<iiicoaled her
Brief. Her brother, Jack Norton, arrived wHh his
friend, Itob, for a Tlelt. Jack soon had the whole
story from her and he and Bob determined to
take a band.
That evening there was a ball at the hotel,
at which Winslow was attentive to the widow.
Ills attentions were distracted by u most hand-
some woman. She was attended by two young
men, who were evidently very anxious for her
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her cavalier. Jack, disguised with a mustache,
escorted Mrs. Winslow. Thus, Mr. Wluslow was
deserted. Deeply did be regret his Inattention to
his wife. He followed his wife and her escort
and discovered them making love; the man was
kissing \wr. Thinking her lost to him forever,
Winslow ii'lurned home tilled with despair and
Jealousy. There he took the baby in his arms
and gave way to his grief.
The next morning .Mrs. Winslow received n
note friiin her supposed lover, urging her to Hy
witli lilni. She dropped the note, apparently hy
accident. Her I'lislnuid iiicked it up iiinl reail it.
Later he entered her room, where she was busy
packing, and coiifroim.d Iter witli ilie letter, wildly
demanding an explanation, .lack entered the room
and Winslow started to attack hiiu. .Tack pullen
off his mustache and stood revealed. Later there
was a full explanation and the last scenes spell
Ideal domestic peace restored to the Winslow
home,
VITAGRAPH.
SAVING THE SPECIAL (Dec, 4).— Pete Black
determines to win the wife of the engineer, Jim
White. He comes to Jim's home and makes ad-
vances to Mrs. White: she repulses bim and he
leaves the house In anger. The time Is due for
Jim to take his engine out.
Pete Black starts down the railroad track, set
upon getting Jim White out of the way. He goes
down the tracks and places heavy ties across the
tracks. Intending to wreck the Special, of which
Jim White Is the engineer. Then he returns to
Jim's home and urges Mrs. White to run away
with him. She strikes him with a rolling pin and
knocks bIm senseless.
In the meantime, her little girl, coming home
from school, sees tlie ties across the tracks. She
rushes in and tells her mother, who goes Into an
adjoining room, procures a revolver, gives It to
her little girl and tells her to hold the villain at
bay until she removes the ties from the tracks.
She reaches the railroad tracks just In time to
save the Special and her husband. She notifies the
sheriff and with him starts back home. In shorter
time than It takes to tell it, the sheriff arrests
him and takes him to jail. Jim White, who has
brought his train in from the run. comes home,
learns of what has happened, and fondly embraces
his dear ones in acknowledgment of their love
for him.
A SLIGHT MISTAKE (Dec. 5).— Peters and Dud-
ley, Willi tlieir wives, are speeding along In their
auto. Tlie machine suddenly breaks. A passing
wagon is hailed and the driver Is induced to take
their wives to town while their husbands struggle
to fix the auto. Th'y finally give uji and start
down tlie road in search of some place where they
can secure help to repair the auto. They come
upon an Insane asylum and are admitted by the
gatekeeper. Dudley and Peters are placed In padded
cells, from which they afterwards escape, but not
without being chased by the Inmates and keepers.
Just as they reach (lie outside of the gate their
wives appear upon the scene. Explanations by
them are made to tlie Professor and tlie doctor.
who gradually grasp the situation, and which is
further explained by the arrival of the two ex-
pected "daffies" annonnceil in tlie morning mail.
THE HYPNOTIST (Dee. 5).— Swengaully, a hyp-
notist, endeavors lo win the love of Mrs. Morgan,
a young widow, from Sam Patch, her promised
husband. Sam calls and finds her under the in-
fluence of the hypnotist. He goes to SwengauUy's
house to warn him to keep away from the widow,
but finds that his rival is still at Mrs. Morgan's.
While waiting at SwengauUy's home he discovers
a book on hypnotism and learns tlirough it that
he can exert hypnotic power at a distance. He
calls Mrs. Morgan up on the teleplione and begins
to exercise this power over her by telling her to
make faces at the Professor, which she does.
Swengaully is amazed. Sam takes the book under
Ills arm and hastens to his loved one's home and
with the further aid of the book, subjects the
mesmerizer to his will and makes a regular "goat"
of hira by causing him to make ardent love to the
housemaid In a most foolish manner. To still
further humiliate him, he brings him back to a
normal condition and then gives him a couple of
good, swift kicks, which accelerate bis departure
into the cold, cold world.
THE BLACK CHASM (Dec. 6),— "Lend me your
ears whilst I unfold lo thee a legend more fas-
cinating and thrilling than the wonder tales <5f
history or the fairy tales of fiction." This Invita-
tion was accepted by a young Indian lad, as the
old Chief told lilm about the "Black Chasm."
Here Is the story: Yellow Kagle, a young Indian
prince. Is In love wltli Dark Feather, an Indian
princess. Being of different tribes, hostile to
each other. Dark Feather's father opposes her
betrothal and according to the custom of the In-
dians of that period, be plights her to one of his
own people. I'nknown to the others. Dark Feather
meets Yellow Eagle and they declare again and
again their undying love.
Spotted Tall, to whom her father has promised
Dark Feather in marriage, spies upon the lovers
and when he meets Dark Feather warns her to
keep away from Yellow Eagle. She proudly denies
his right to command her and tells him that she
loves Yellow Eagle and him alone. In a moment
of anger Spotted Tail strikes her. Instantly killing
her. To bide his crime, be puts her body in a
canoe, and sets it adrift in the rapids and dis-
appears.
Yellow Eagle, sitting on the bank of the river,
.sees the canoe with Its precious burden floating
by. He follows it for a lime with bis eyes, and
then, as If in a dream, he Is drawn into the waters
of the stream deeper and deeper, reaching ont to
check the drifting canoe until the waters of the
river close over him and they become black as
the raven's wing, giving to them the name of the
"Black Chasm."
WAR (Dec. 8). — In the gray dawn of an October
day. as the inhabitants of a village street in
Tripoli are engaged in the enjoyment of their
several pnrsults of life, an Arab rushes upon the
peaceful scene, announcing that Italy has de-
clared war against Turkey and that the Italian
warships are now in the harlior. shelling the cit.v.
Arna, an .\rab girl, upon hearing the announce-
ment, tremblingly clings to her sweetheart. Midas,
who reassuringly tries to calm her.
The Italian transixnts load their troops into the
small boats. pre|)aratoiy to landing upon tlie shores
of Turkey, where an Arab fisherman immediatel.v
suspects tiieir purpose and rushes madly Inland to
spread the wiirniiig to his countrymen. The
Italian soldiers, with guns, cavalry and infantry,
enter the .\ral) village, mowing down everything be-
fore them. .\rna's father is dragged through the
streets. .\rna. tenderly sustaining her mother,
learns that her father has been taken by the
Italian soldiers, and frantically makes her way in
search of him, accompanieil by Midas, only to find
that her father has been ruthlessly slain. Arna
and Midas stand side by side and face to face with
the enemy until their helpless resistance is merci-
fully ended by the murderous bullets of the
desecraters.
Mad with tlie frenzy of the spirit of war, the
beselgers, not content with the desolation and
slaughter with which they have strewn their path-
way, apply their torches to tlie pyre of misery.
HIS WIFE'S SECRET (Dec. 9),— Leslie Charlton,
a young business man. not very long married.
Is in business difficulties and much worried over
Ills finances. His young wife has literary ability
and has written a novel, which slie has a good
chance of getting published, but she keeps it a
secret from her husband until she is certain of
the fact, as she does not wish to disappoint him.
Meeting her publisher. Mr. Ormonde, one day. Les-
lie sees him drop an envelope, which is directed
in his wife's handwriting.
Then he sees her trying to conceal a letter from
him. Afterwards he meets a messenger boy carry-
ing a parcel to her from Ormonde and finally picks
up a portion of her MSS., which contains a pas-
sionate love letter, which be thinks Is for Or-
monde. Just when his jealousy Is at its height,
he, while in liis friend's office, sees bis wife en-
ter Ormonde's office, which Is aci'oss the ball, and
after remaining there some time, come out again.
She has gone to receive a copy of her book and
her first check. Leslie Is furious and is only
withheld from entering Ormonde's office to de-
mand satisfaction by his friend .Tackson, who ad-
vises bIm to see bis wife first and demand ex-
planation.
Me reaches home to find her reading her own
book. When be upbraids her she shows it to him
and also her check, explains bow she worked to
help him, and is ashamed of bis conduct. Leslie
asks her forgiveness, and obtains It.
ONE TOUCH OF NATURE (Dec, 11).— James
Mahoney's love for Helen Groehberg Is the signal
for opposition. Helen's father is a rabbi and
James' father is of the opposite faith. Their mar-
riage not only excludes them from recognition by
their parents, but makes a great breach of friend-
ship between Maboney, senior, and Helen's father.
James is a young lawyer and his first client
brings him a case against bis father. While dis-
cussing the case be receives a letter from his
people who, with the exception of his father, de-
sires blm and bis bride to make their home at his
liouse. This attitude of his father prompts blm to
begin legal proceedings at once. He wins.
His father is furious, but soon is reconciled to
what should be. Mr. .Maboney and Mr. Grocht>erg.
who had been on unfriendly terms, chance to meet
each other at the home of the newly married people
one day, where they saw their little grandchild.
Tlie little one was the cause of renewing their
friendship.
THE MILITARY AIR-SCOUT (Dec, 18),- The
commanding otHcer of the army, with his daugh-
ter, Marie, and Lieutenant Wentwortb, are watch-
ing the flight of the latest introduction In modern
warfare flying above them. Wentwortb takes up
the study of aviation and, after mastering It,
makes his first flight, witnessed by the general's
daughter, who is Wentworth's sweetheart.
At an Informal luncheon news Is brought to
Commander Arthur that war has been declared.
Lieutenant Wentwortb is ordered to attack the
enemy's fleet by flying above It and dropping
bombs among the war vessels. Taking leave of his
sweetheart, he makes a successful flight and suc-
ceeds in sinking two of the battle-ships. The op-
posing army calls into service its aeroplane gun,
determined to meet the attack of the flying ma-
chine with its own weapon. They succeed In get-
ting a bead on Wentworth's aeroplane and manage
to disable it. It falls to earth with Lieutenant
Wentwortb underneath. W'hen he extricates him-
self from the wreck he finds that be has a broken
arm. He escapes to bis army's headquarters and
reports to Commander Arthur. After a visit to
the hospital and bis injuries are attended to, he
calls to see Marie, by whom he is received with
admiration for bis brave and daring deed, and ac-
cepted by her father. Commander Arthur, as his
prospective son in-law.
THE VENTRILOQUISTS TRUNK (Dec. 13),—
Eligible men are scarce at summer hotels. At
the beginning of our story there is one male. Mr.
Bunny. But he Is not enough to withstand the
selge of old maids and other specimens of femln-
enlty.
The arrival of Professor Dinkensplel, a ven-
triloquist, causes considerable commotion and a
great deal of curiosity. Miss Flora, a spinster,
loses no time in trying to make a conquest of bis
heart, arousing Bunny's jealousy. The professor
is shown to bis room, where he unpacks his trunk
and places his ventriloqual puppets about the
room. He begins to rehearse the performance
which he intends to gove that evening. Miss Flora
sees him, through the ground glass of bis room door,
conversing with one of the puppets, which she
conversiing with one of the puppets, which she
thinks is a human being like herself. She Im-
mediately arouses the proprietor and the guests,
who try to break into the professor's room, but
do not succeed until he has dropped bis trunk out
of the window into the head of the suspicious
constable waiting below. Taking advantage of the
constable's plight, he loads the trunk into a ped-
dler's wagon and drives off at break-neck speed.
When they discover that he has flown, all hands
start in pursuit of the fast disappearing wagon,
from which fall the tin pans, and other articles of
merchandise. The trunk cannot .withstand the
Jolts and bumiis and It goes the wa.v of the other
contents of the wagon. Professor Dinkensplel
jumps from the vehicle to replace his trunk and
is captured by the constable, who insists upon
him opening the trunk in the presence of the
pursuers. 'The professor does so and brings forth
the puppets, who have been the Innocent cause of
all tlie trouble. Miss Flora falls into Bunny's
arms and the professor embraces the puppet, which
bears a striking resemblance to Miss Flora.
LOVE AT GLOUCIESTER PORT (Dec. 15),—
Frank Mills and Daisy Hibbs are sweethearts.
Frank, after a ipiarrel. leaves her unceremoniously,
Ned Burton and .Mice Newall are also sweet-
hearts, but after their quarrel Alice leaves Xed.
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Krank, lookiug tlirougli Ills telescope, lees bis
sweetheart give Neil a flower as she departs. Frank
approaches Daisy Calsy In a very paslonate mood
and demands an explanation, which she refuses to
give. He leaves her still more angered and Ned
and Alice come to terms.
Frank, who la the first mate on the schooner
"Loon." Is delighted to hear that Captain Hlbbs
Is going to take bis daughter with him. As the
captain needs one more man. Ned Is asked to fill
the vacancy. He accepts, much to the regret of
his sweetheart, who Is almost heartbroken. Frank,
thinking that Ned Is his rival, subjects bim to
all kinds of Indignities. He orders Ned to climb
the rigging after having spliced the rope with a
rotten strand. The rigging breaks and Ned falls
overlmard. Daisy cuts loose the small boat and
goes to his rescue.
.\ft<'r drifting many hours they are finally picked
up by a pasing vessel, which takes them to Glou-
cester Port, where they meet Frank, who asks
Daisy to forgive him. She will not listen to his
overtures, but It Is fair to suppose that a recon-
ciliation Is soon effected.
THE SICE HAN FROM THE EAST (Dec, 16).—
"Another horse stolen from Jenkin.s' Ranch. This
makes the tenth. $1,000 reward for the capture
of the thieves."
This was the announcement which Henry Ham-
lin, a young New York detective, saw In an Arl-
sona newspaper from the town of Lasso.
Disguised as at; Invalid, the detective goes to
Lasso and locates as a boarder at .lenklns'. While
staying at the Jenkins' Ranch Hamlin falls In
love with Kate Jenkins, but he dare not make his
Identity known. He learns that Black Beauty.
Kate's favorite horse. Is the one that has been
stolen. Kate shows much attention to the "sick
man from the East." Hamlin discovers that Ed.
UuUer, who has taken a notion to Kate, has stolen
Black Beauty, with the assistance of Nick Han-
klns. a half-breed pal of Ed.'s.
Laying his plans accordingly. It Is not long
before the detective from the East traps his man
and receives as his reward not only the $1,000.
but Kate Jenkins as his affianced wife. In this
way they learn that the "sick man from the East"
is not only a brave and fearless man, but a very
healthy and resourceful specimen of humanity.
SELIG.
THE CHIEF'S DAUGHTEB (Dec. 11),— Daniel
Boone, soon after moving to the wilderness of
Missouri, in his early pioneer days, undergoes
an experience which is familar to every school boy
in the land.
His son captures the Chief's daughter; Boone's
daughters plead for her release and she is given
her liberty. Soon after this the girls are cap-
tured by the Indian band. The Indian girl comes
to their rescue, sets them free at night and guides
them to their stockade, and then, fearing to go
borne, she remains there. The band attack the
little stockade and are in the act of setting it on
fire when the chiefs daughter proposes that Boone
threaten her In sight of the band. Boone acts
upon her suggestion and it accomplishes the desired
effect. The hatchet is buried, the pipe of peace
Is smoked and another incident is passed in
Boone's romantic frontier life.
APRIL FOOL (Dec. 11).— The Hall Room Bo.vs.
who have lost all their money at the races, see
an ad. in the paper ottering a large sum of money
for the best April Fool Joke perpetrated upon the
unsuspecting citizens. They think of an original
idea and after many funny experiences win the
reward.
A ROMANCE OF THE RIO GRANDE (Dec. 12).
— The Texas Rangers, led by Tom Wilson, are hot
on the trail of the Mexican bootleggers, who have
been smuggling whiskey into American territory
and supplying it to the Indians. Pedro, the boot-
legger, sells bis whiskey to a band of Indians
and they go on a drunken rampage, first tying
and gagging Pedro.
Tom Wilson has just bid goodbye to his sweet-
heart. Nellie Smith, who, with her father, are
starting on a long trip overland. He runs Into
the Mexican, who advises him that the Indians
are on the warpath. He gathers a posse of cow-
boys and starts after the Indians.
The Indtatrs overtake Smith's wagon and Smith
is bound to the burning wagon. Nellie Is tied to
a horse and led away. Tom rescue! Smith and
they continue after Nellie's captors. A running
fight ensues, in which the Indiana are killed, and
finally Tom rescues the nlgh-dead girl. Smith de-
cides that Tom has earned his right to Nellie's
hand and gives her to him.
GEORGE WARRINGTON'S ESCAPE (Dec. 14).
— This r-tory Is based upon the thrilling escape
of George Warrington from the hands of a brutal
old French sergeant at Fort Duquesne, now the
city of Pittsburg, after the defeat of General
Rraddock and the almost total annihilation of
Ills troops by the French and Indians, as it Is
told by George to his twin brother Harry in
Tliai'keray's novel, "The Virginians." The
brothers had been visiting at Quebec, where
George had fought a duel with an Impetuous
.voung Frenchman, and had for his second the
Compte de Florae. .V friendship was established
between the young men. and was only interrupted
by news of war between the two countries. Later,
George was appointed on the staff of General
Braddock with his friend. Col. George Washington,
and was wounded at the disastrous ambush in
which Braddock and nearly all his force were
killed. He was on the point of being scalped
when he was saved by Florae, and sent to Fort
Duquesne. where he was at the mercy of a
drunken old scoundrel of a sergeant, from whom
he finally escaped through the kindness of an In-
dian squaw, the toy of Sergt. Museau, whom he
had befriended and shielded from the latter's
violence.
INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTH AN© "WEST
(Dec, 15). — Probably no record of industrial
achievement in the history of any country can
compare with the remarkable advancement which
our great Southland has made during the past few
years. In practically every line of endeavor this
wonderland — the Southwest — has equalled or even
surpassed the glowing predictions of its most en-
thu-siastlc admirers. It has accomplished feats of
engineering agriculture, business building and
artistic betterment that would have been deemed
Impossible a few years past. In this Interesting
educational picture we review some of the features
of this remarkable growth.
We are shown among other subjects "The
Prune Industry," of which the average layman
knows so little: "The Famous Roosevelt Dam."
in the course of construction and after its com-
pletion: "Luther Burbank." the wizard of flower
and plant life: "The Watsonville Apple Fair."
with its remarkable fruit displays: "The Larg-
est Locomotive in the World," "The Santa Rosa
Flower Festival," and "The Los Angeles Vaquero
Club" in one of their thrilling exhibitions of
horsemanship.
PATHE,
PATHE'S "WEEKLY, N, 48, 1911 (Nov. 27).—
Petersburg. Va.. — Gnvernor Foss. of Masachusetts,
presents to the State of Virginia a minurnent
erected to the memory of the Massachusetts soldiers
who fell in the Civil War on the battlefield of
Petersburg, and Governor Mann, of Virginia, ac-
cepts it for the State.
Constantinople. Turkey. — On the occasion of tb»
annual feast of Bairam the Sultan attends the
morcue of Top-Hane.
New York, N. Y. — The Cardinal-Designates. Far-
ley and Falconio, leave St, Patrick's Cathedral
on their way to Rome to receive their red hats.
Aix-la-Chapelle. Germany. — The aged Count of
Haeseler presents a flag to the veterans In the
city.
New York. N. Y". — The rioting of the strik.>rs In
the Department of Street Cleaning has assumed
such serious proportions that police have to escort
the strike breakers.
St. Albans. England. — In the presence of the
American Ambassador. Whitelaw Reld, Andrew
Carnegie offers a library to the city.
Lafayette. Ind. — On the centennial of the Bat-
tle of Tipperance the struggle is re-enacted upon
the battlefield in the presence of former Vice-
President Fairbanks.
Tripoli, Tripoli.— The Italo-Turklsh War. The
Italian troops occupy the city. Panorama of Trip-
oli, showing the Italian warships which operated
the blockade and shelled the forts. Fort Hamldie
after the bombardment. The pieces of artillery
lie broken or spiked as the Turks left tbem. The
army of occupation lands and arouses the cnrloe-
Ity of the natives. The Italian troops Intrench
themselves In strong positions. The Marquis Bor-
es Riccl, the new Governor of Tripoli, witnesses
the raising of the Italian flag over the tortlflca-
tlons.
Hodgensville, Ky. — President Taft attends the
dedication of the Lincoln Memorial on the site
where Lincoln was l)om, February 12. 1809.
SPECIAL FOB THE LADIES.
Paris. France. — The Fall fashions In hats are
attracting much attention In the fashion center
of the world.
And many others.
THE FLOWER GIRL OF LAS PALMAS (Dec.
13). — A Mexican, living apart from his wife, falls
in love with a fiower girl. This leads him into
trouble, first with the flower girl's lover and father,
and then with bis own wife, who has jnst decided
to return to bIm. However, the flower girl herself
brings at>out a reconciliation, and all ends happily
for all concerned.
AN EPISODE OF EARLY HORHON DAYS (Dec.
14). — A baud of settlers pasing West, reach the
laud staked out and claimed by the Mormons, on
which Brlgbam Young has posted a notice pr«>-
hlbiting any "Gentile" to enter upi^n his land.
In spite of the notice, the settlers — 150 of them —
entered and camped in the mountain meadow where
the Mormons found them, and, as the report goes,
under a flag of truce, annihilated the entire party.
A MOTHER'S REMORSE (Dec. 16).— A clnb
woman neglects her husband and little child, to
spend her time at the bridge table. The bnsband's
reproaches cause her to leave him. Later the
child is sick and the mother, who finally comes
to see her child, finds her gone. She thinks her
baby is dead, and her remorse turns her forever
from her clubs. She is repaid by finding her baby
alive and receiving her husband's forgiveness.
BIOGRAPH.
SAVED FROM HIMSET.F (Dec, 11).— The young
hotel clerk and tlie stenographer are engaged, and
the boy's one ambition Is to provide a rosy future
for his bride. With this in mind, he invests all
his savings in the stock market, having been in-
duced so to do by the success of an old friend in
the market. He. however, is not so fortunate, for
the stocks twught are dropping fast. His broker
wires for $2,000 to save him from utter ruin.
This, of course, he hasn't, and in the despair
caused by the thought of his hopes for the future
being crushed, he is about to yield to the tempta-
tion of appropriating a large amount of money
left in care of the hotel proprietor by one of the
guests, when his purpose is discovered by his sweet-
heart, whose Influence saves him from the dis-
honorable act his desperation would have driven
him to.
TAKING HIS MEDICINE (Dec. 14).— Lazy Lou
would rather fish tlian work and when he is called
upon to saw wood he gets out of it by pretending
sickness, but he didn't bargain for the outcome.
Dad, in alarm, sends for a doctor, and the only
M. D. in the neighborhood is a horse doctor, so he
is engaged- Lou kicks against taking horse medi-
cine, and bolts out. followed by the doctor and
ma and pa. After a number of amusing and thrill-
ing incidents, he is chased to the roof of the
house, where he sits, pelting the folks below with
Oranges. Dad has an idea. He gets an old shot gun,
and not having any shot, uses the pills Instead.
Well, Lou takes the pills perforce.
HER PET (Dec. 14).— Mrs. Perkins is all devotion
for her little poodle-dog pet, much to the perturba-
tion of Mr. Perkins, who, enraged at what he con-
siders her silly affection, bribes a newsboy to steal
and do away with the obnoxious canine. The boy
carries out his part of the program, but Mrs. Per-
kins advertises for her lost pet and the same tK>y
seeing the ad, returns it and receives the reward
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THE HAM IN THE AUTO (Dec. 8).— Mr. Moran
liud tlie misfortune to cross some dungorous cliar-
iictcrs. Tlicy therefore wrote lilm u tlireatening
letter InformhiK liim, tbat unless be were prepared
to hand over the sum of five thousand dollars, they
would take their revenge upon his wife and child.
Tlie Chief of Police advised him to take his wife
and child away to a place of safety. Mr. Moran
then placed them in charge of his trusted chaufteur,
who drove them awny Into the country. Tlie des-
peradoes heard of tlielr intended departure, and
an excltlnc scene follows, when the chauffeur is
shot down and the car goes madly careening on
without tlic man at the wheel. The chauffeur Is
taken to a cottage, from which be makes bis es-
cape. In spite of a severe wound he manages to
make his way back home and to set the police
upon the trail of the men, who are captured after
an exciting struggle. Meanwhile, the car is stop-
ped by some other automohilists before it comes
to a disastrous end. Thus the desperadoes are ar-
rested, and all is set right tlirough the brave con-
lUict of the man in the auto.
THE ADVENTURES OF AN AMATEUE HYP-
NOTIST (Dec, 8). — .^ smart young man is invited
to display his skill iis a hypnotist at a party. He
manages to work the influence until be meets a
cbarming young lady who is also a hypnotist.
Their powers over other people clash when they
meet and thus instead of exercising ao attraction
over tlie other, they are unable to get as near
to each other as they would like. The situation
becomes serious, as they have fallen in love, but
of course, love making is out of the question when
the lovers are unable to approach each other. The
spell is at last broken by a professional hypnotist,
who hypnotizes tliem both. Under the spell they
are again able to act normally; thus things pre set
right once more. Take heed, .ve amateur dab-
blers In mesmerism, lest ye bungle things slightly
and meet a similar fate.
ECLAIR.
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THE MUSICIAN'S DAUGHTER (Dec. 12).—
Carl Wagner's good wife was dying. His heart
bled at the thought of losing her, his life-long
loyal helpmate. And his opera was almost com-
pleted, after spending months of weary hours to
make it perfect. A pretty daughter tried in vain
to brighten the overhanging gloom. Finally the
composer, after a superhuman effort, and with a
soul filled with sorrow, finished the last act of his
score and hurried away to the Impressario for a
hearing.
Here he was assured of an Immediate reading
■nd the return to lils humble tenement was made
with a much lighter heart.
The doctor paid another visit to his patient and
left a prescription to be filled. Carl reached home
and realized bow much depended upon the medicine
ordered to possibly save a life most dear. Taking
hts cherished violin, the only article of value re-
maining, be rushed off to the pawnbroker and ne-
gotiated a loan. Meanwhile, the sad-faced patient
and tender wife and mother quietly passed away,
breathing a prayer for the future of her husband
and child.
The doctors say something snapped in Carl Wag-
ner's brain when be entered that room and saw
bis wife lying there cold in death. At any rate,
they gently led him away to a quiet sanitarium,
where, for days, lie stared vacantly into space and
Bevcr uttered a word.
The opera was passed on favorably. Word was
Bent to the musician's home and Alma went to
the Imprcssarlo's In answer to the summons. A
reigning prima donna, then starring at the opera
house, refused to go on at tlie last moment. Alma
beard the controversy as she sat waiting. Then
ahe thought of her musical education, of the poor
old man in the sanitarium and bravely volun-
teered to understudy the prima donna. In a night
she rose to fame. Tlie melropolis was at her feet.
Then came offers of marriage. .\t tlie stage door
ahe was beselged by admirers. Kven the manager
proposed.
How she met these advances and ultimately fell
victim to a brave man's devotion, after a wild
ride with n designing scoundrel, is only equaled
In Interest by the experience of Carl Wagner re
turning home after being mentally made .sound.
AMBROSIO.
THE LITTLE DUKE (Nov. 29).— The little duke
lives In a cnstic upon the niountiiin. without play-
mates, tutored by a severe old teacher. He Is
taaght court etiquette and dancing, and when he
walks In tlie park he Is followed by a watchful
cacort. Weary of it, he runs awa.v, and to secure
food, sells his Jewels, his shoes and his hat. Like
a vagationd he limps along and meets a poacher
wlio is very friendly. Tlie gamekeeper accuses
them 'if Nleallng game, and when tiie little duke
proclaims himself he is ni<jcked by the peasants.
A oiiiiiiryiiiaii tliraNhcH hliii and locks him up la
a lien coop. aiKl tlie next uioruliig lie is taken
liefore the governor, wliere his Identily Is dis-
closed and he is taken tutck to the nistle.
RELIANCE.
THE TURN OF THE WHEEL (Dec. 6).— James
liarrisdii, seateii in liis luxurious bachelor apart-
ments, receives a message tliat bis fortune lias been
swept away In a tlglit squeeze on Wall Street.
Overwhelmed, he writes a farewell letter and takea
out his revolver to commit suicide. Brown, a
burglar, breaks In at this time, and at the point
of ills pistol, relieves Harrison of his watch, wallet,
ring, etc. He sees the letter on the table and his
inquiries bring forth Harrison's story. Compas-
sion for the man prompts the burglar to return
his property, and be then tries to persuade Harri-
son not to kill himself, but without avail. In
despair he overpowers Harrison and ties him firmly
to a chair, telling him he will return in tbe
morning, hoping Harrison will have changed his
mind about destroying himself. When Brown
comes back he gives Harrison a drink and Har-
rison tells him lie is still of tbe same mind. At
that moment a telegram is received from Har-
rison's brokers stating that the banks have come
to their assistance and tbat his fortune is saved.
The burglar releases him and the two sit down
and chat. Harrison discovers that hardship and
adversity have driven the man to theft, and be
promises him assistance to lead an honest life,
wliich Brown vows to do.
THE TURNSTILE (Dec. 9).— Tbe Gall family
consists of father, mother and two children. Ruth
and Harry. Mrs. Gail Is a bridge whist fiend, and
her heavy losses and business reverses ruin him.
He goes to a distant town to begin over again,
sending remittances to his wife. Notwithstanding
her emphatic promises, she slides back into the
gambling whirl of society and neglects her chil-
dren, and returns home one evening to find the
little girl dead.
A woman friend dies, leaving an orphan girl of
the same age as Ruth, and Mrs. Gail adopts her,
fearing to tell Gail of Ruth's death. The boy
and girl learn to love each other as the years go
by, and when Gail returns he surprises them in a
love scene. In an emotional scene In which the
father, mother and children take part, tbe situa-
tion Is cleared and Gall's forgiveness is obtained.
NESTOR.
JUST TWO LITTLE GIRLS (Dec. 4).— Wesley
Hurke, M.D., is referred to as "Tlie Great Doc-
tor Burke." Notwithstanding his great gift, Dr.
Burke could not save his dear wife's life and,
had It not been for Gladys, his only child, he
might have gone mad.
In the squalid home of Frank and Margaret
.Morse, little Nell Morse lies still on her death-
bed. The good old Doctor Davey gives up all
hope, but tells the grief-stricken couple that
Doctor Burke alone might save the little one.
Frank promptly rushes out in search of the great
'»hysiclan.
Little Gladys indulges in a game of hide-and-
seek with her governess and. while attempting to
cross the road, would have been struck by an
automobile but for the heroic act of Frank Morse
who, though knocked unconscious, is but sligbtl.v
hurt. Governess, girl and the brave man are
bundled into the auto and rapidly driven to the
doctor's home.
On regaining consciousness. Frank learns that
lie is in tbe very home of Dr. Burke, whose child
he had saved. The doctor soon hears of tbe little
girl liovering between life and death, and goes
to the Morse abode. Here, after twelve hours of
work and constant watch, he declares little Nell
out of danger and the Morses weep for joy.
r.ittle Glad.vs pays frequent visits to Little
Xell, bringing her toys. The two little girls make
even the great Doctor Burke share tbe happiness
pervading the Burke and Morse households.
STRUCK GOLD (Dec. 6). — After many weary
months of hard labor. Ben Dudley bad at last
stnick gold, which would make his little daughter.
Lucy, and himself rich beyond their wildest
dreams. But worn out with privation and cease-
less work. Ben determined to secure help from
his friends in an adjoining camp.
rnfortunatcly, ere tliey started out, the old man,
while showing the map of his mine to Tom Moore,
an old frieml, had been overheard by the claim-
jnmpers. Bill and Pete Sloan, who strslgbtway re-
solved to obtain the map at any cost.
Hurr.vlng along the trail, the two men secreted
themselves at a point which they knew the Dud-
leys must pass. But liy the appearance of the
sheriff anil his men. and later by .John and Roy
.stivers coming to tbe '.niner's aid. the plans of the
claim-jumpers were frustrated. Determined, how-
ever, to learn tlie wherahonts of the mine, as soon
as Ben and John, with a number of friends started
for the S|iot. the claim-jumpers, who bad also
strengtheneil their party, crept stealthily after
them and when night fell, opened fire, only to be
forced to retreat after losing one of their men.
The next morning, as Ben's party were finish-
ing breakfast, a half-breed appeared with tlie ter-
rifying message tiiat ■ band of outlaws bad at-
tacked John's cabin. I>?avIog two of their men
on guard, tbe others get out with all poealble
speed for the cabin, only to find on tlieir arrival,
the women, for Lucy had remained with John's
•»ife, chatting gayly over their work. Tbe men
then realized that it had been merely a means of
getting them away from the mine. Sending R07
for the sheriff, the others hurried back and
found, as they had expected, that tbe claim-
jumpers were in possession.
But that night, when .Sheriff Raymond and his
men arrived, they crept cautiously upon the over-
hauging rock, and by means of a rope let them-
selves down to the mine below — a more ao nnex-
pected by tbe enemy, that the clalm-jumpera
were handcuffed and Icfl away ere they had time
to realize what had happened.
DESPERATE DESMOND ABDUCTS ROSAMOND
(Dec. 9). — Claude liclaire is In a happy frame of
mind, not because he has just bidden an revolt to
beautiful Rosamond, but because he Is to see her
again soon. Contentedly he stretcher himself upon
a couch to sleep, perchance to dream. He does
dream and of bis beloved one. He is about to
embrace her when Desperate Desmond and his
minions capture lilm, carry him to a deserted
wharf and leave him securely tied to a post with
only his bead above the water. WTien the tide
rises it will be all over with Clande.
Safe at home. Rosamond abandons herself into
an easy chair and Is soon feasting upon a vision of
lier hero. But, alasl Desperate Desmond and
Gomgotz scale the steep wall of the bouse, quietly
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enter through a window, bundle up the sleepy
beauty and then all three gain the street by a
spectacular descent down the sides of the building.
'I'hey hasten with the precious burden to an Iso-
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reference.
Meantime .the rising waters have reached np
to Claude's mouth and^a swordfish comes to the
rescue by sawing off tbe cord and our hero swlma
safely away to tlie aid of his dear one.
The sweethearts are in each other's arms
when tbe King of Villains and his heelers unex-
pectedly return and again make them prisoners.
Rosamond is put under lock and key, while Claude
is rushed over to the saw mill, strapped to the
saw table, and "Saw. you bunk hero, saw!"
The Beautiful One in her dungeon, is hit with
a telepathic wavelet, smashes the door into a
heap of kindling wood and. gun In band, saves her
noble Claude, who in turn lashes Desmond to the
saw table, bids him a grinding finish, and pro-
ceeds to bask In the light of Rosamond's eyes.
The Desperate Chap, however, is not so easily
gotten rid of. He cleverly fools the buzz saw and
vows to get "hunk" on Claude.
MAJESTIC
KEEPING MABEL HOME (Dec. 10).— Billy
Blake's assiduous courtship of Malicl .Martin, a
rich young society girl is brought to a crushing
pause by the news that Mabel is to be taken
abroad by her parents.
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bustler, but the trip to London opens up a won-
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rtorfiil vUtn to her pretty brown eyes and after
all, Oucbess, Countess, prefixed to one's name,
docs Boiind attractive.
Billy's bliteruecs Is augmented by the manner
In which the Marllus' haughty Kngllsb butler
usher* hloi out. He goes to his room. A news-
paper headluf catches his eye, to the effect that
the heirs of three of the greatest titles la Eng-
land are missing. Billy, desperate to "keep
Mabel home," conceives n diabolical plot that
will accomjdlsh IiIb object and also give a vicious
Job to the snobtilshuess of Mabel's parents.
By the aid of a business associate In England
and the cables, he convinces the .Martins that thev
have a Duke In their midst, and therefore a trip
abroad is unnecessary. The butler has ducal
honor* thrust upon him and questioning not the
source of his good fortunes, his butlershlp grate-
fully accepts everything coming to him and reaches
for more while the going is good.
Billy's fondest hopes are reaMzed. MabelTs
parents try to force the girl to accept the pseudo
Duke's attentions and the American spirit of scorn-
ing to be bossed coming to the surface the girl
takes his amorous lordship Into the woods and
loses him, picks up the waiting Billy and off they
fro to — well, where ail proper young people should
go when they're really, really fond of each other.
In fear and perturbation, they repair to the
parental roof where, after many weary miles on
the hoof, the Duke has also arrived, crying aloud
at the wrong done him.
A cyclone of fatherly wrath Is about to be
wreaked upon the .vonngsters when Billy's last
trump opportunely appears and the parents,
aghast at what might have been, gracefully accept
their son-in-law. .\nd the Duke— alas! To the
kitchen for him. where 'tis true he finds some
consolation In the caresses of one he spurned in
bl« little week of power.
REPUBLIC.
IN THE DAYS OF THE SIX NATIONS (Dec.
17). — Escorted by a lientenant of the army, the
two daughters of the Major have no fear as they
make a long Journey acros a country swarmed
with war-maddened Indians and quite a large
number of renegades.
Several of the Indians appoint one of their
number to act as escort for the party and betray
them into their hands at the first opportunity. The
treacherous Indian guide leads tlie party astray
In the woods and, but for the fortunate appear-
ance of a famous trapper, the sisters would un-
doubtedly have become captives of the Indians.
The trapper's shrewdness for a time overcomes the
craftiness of the redmen. but the odds prove too
great against him and In order to save the
daughters of the Major and their escort, he leaps
into the raging torrent below the cave where the
party have sought refuge, and begins a dangerous
trip to the fort to seek aid. The party U cap-
tured by the Indians in spite of the brave fight
made by the Lieutenant and hound hand and foot
they are brought to the Indian village. Indian
runners are sent forth to notify the chiefs that
a special council is to be held, and soon the
famous council of the six nations Is in session.
The Lieutenant is condemned to the stake and
after a war dance, preparations are made to exe-
cute the order, when Providence, in the shape of
a body of mounted mllltla, led by the trapper,
interferes with the plans and the Indians, In their
eagerness to escape from the merciless fire of
the army men. forget all at>out their victims,
who are rescued and are safely escorted to their
destination.
BISON.
THE EMPTY TEPEE (Dec, 5),— White Lily U
sent to the mission school by her father, the chief,
against the protests of the girl and of Big Bear,
her sweetheart. A month later she runs away from
the school and walks home. In a battle with a
hostile tribe. Big Bear is killed, and amid Im-
presive ceremonies is laid at rest, the whole tribe
following his body to its last resting place. White
Lily comes up, and, in an affecting scene, throws
herself upon the bier and gives vent to her sorrow.
A RANGE ROMANCE (Dec, 8).— After a quarrel
with his wife, Mary, Bob .\dam8 leaves her, taking
with him tlieir little girl, Ethel. In order to
conceal their Identity, he dresses the girl In boy's
clothing. Bob and Ethel finally drift West, the
girl still passing as a boy. Ten years go by and
Boh secures work on a ranch, and the foreman
becomes strongly attached to Ethel. Her sex Is
discovered, and the foreman falls In love with her.
The cook Is discharged, and the foreman goes to
the city for another. Mary's search for Bob and
Ethel has taken her West, and the foreman meets
her at an employment agency, where she Is seeking
work, and engages her. That evening, when the
men come In for supper. Bob and .Mary meet, and
a reconciliation takes place. Ethel marries the
foreman, and the happy family Is shown two years
later, with Bob and Mary delighted over their
little grandchild.
AMERICAN.
SANTA CATALINA, MAGIC ISLE OF THE PA-
CIFIC (Dec, 14). — The film starts with a view of
Santa Catallna Island. "Magic Isle of the Pacific,"
whose wonderful mountain grandeur Is far-famed.
but seldom seen by the average American. Here
Is the clearest water In the world and many
sights to amuse and interest even the most Jaded
traveler. An extraordinary rlew of seals basking
on the rocks off the Island Is next seen. Tlien
follows a visualization of more than fifty feet
of the ocean's bed, showing the remarkable sub-
marine growth, a kelp, octopus, many varieties
of coral and fish.
This scenic also contains an exceptionally fine
view of the Pacific fleet In annual' maneuvering
off Los Angeles. The fleet contains the battle-
scarred cruiser Raleigh, the cruisers Colorado, the
flagship California, the South Dakota, the gun-
boat V'lcksburg, the Oregon, the cruiser Cincinnati,
several war tug«, supply boats and finally the en-
tire torpedo fleet.
THE LAST NOTCH (Dec. 18),— Old Jim Brlggs
was getting old, and although In his work as sheriff
he showed no signs of advancing years. However,
the day came when a younger man was given bis
place. Jim, deprived of his livelihood, was com-
pelled to go to bis married granddaughter for
support. Her husband never liked the sturdy
honesty of old Jim, because, perhaps, the hus-
band did some shady things himself that woald
hardly stand the light of old Jim's honest bine
eyes.
Shortly after Jim's retirement, a man was
stopped at the point of a gun and robbed, and
the man who did the work was none other than
Jim's worthless grand-son-in-law. The new sher-
iff, while able and willing In most cases, failed
to capture the thief: so old Jim once more went
into harness, affectionately counting six notches
In his gun, each one representing a desperado be
had killed. Jim took sole charge, and, while round-
ing a rock alone, came face to face with the rob-
ber. The other shot, but not until be bad him-
self received a bullet that caused instant death.
Old Jim was carried home and placed In an easy
chair on the veranda. Although weak from fatigue
and a wound he insisted upon cutting the sev-
enth notch In the old revolver butt.
CHAMPION.
THE SAVING OF DAN (Dec. 18).— Ulan Blake
Is a cowboy with many good qualities, but be
has an ungovernable temper. Beating his horse
one day. he was surprised by the ranch owner's
daughter, who berated blm and caused bis dis-
charge.
A little later, while he was sitting by the side
of the road, the girl came along. She was on
horseback, but In an Instant be had dragged her
from the saddle.
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But as tlu- glvl prayed to Uiiu in lier distreis,
be tliouKbt ut liiH 8l8ter, aud Uis mother, and be
drew from his pocket a letter from the former,
In which she admouished him to deal with others
as he would hare her dealt with. His true wan-
hood asserted Itself. Then be led the sorrow-
stricken K'rl hack on her way to her friends, and
she, seeing the triumph of his better nature,
loved him for it; It was the start toward a greater
love.
Tbe absence of the girl brought the cowpunch-
ers, led by her father, to the trail. Tbey haa
found her hat and revolver where tbe struggle
first occurred, and so tbey suddenly came upon
tbem in a rocky glen as tbey made their way,
and the enraged father shot the kidnapper of
his child before she could explain. It then fell
to the girl's lot to nurse the now thoroughly
repentant cowboy back to life and health. She
then crowned him with the mantle of happiness,
for she gave herself to him In wedlock.
A TRAITOR ON THE STAFF (Dec. 11).— Lieut.
Gorman was passionately fond of Alice Kambeau,
the daughter of his general. Walter Cranston,
bowever, the handsome young subaltern of the
same regiment, liad already won that deep favor
In the eyes of the sweet-faced Alice.
It came about that the general bad decided to
promote Cranston for bravery on the field of
battle. Gorman was against this. Shortly after
this, while the general and daughter were in deep
conversation with Cranston, Gorman managed to
secrete a valuable document in tbe bat-band of his
rival. This document was missSd shortly after,
and tbe general instituted a rigorous search, but
to no avail.
Then It was that Lieut. Gorman threw suspicion
on young Cranston, and when tbe subaltern ap-
peared, Gorman knocked off bis hat and thus dis-
closed tbe missing paper. But Alice had been in
a position to observe the actions of Gorman. Alice
then and there denounced Gorman, and he. having
been taken to task by tbe general, and latterly
by Alice herself, acknowledged his guilt and was
led away in disgrace, while the young lieutenant,
restored to place and honor, found a recompense
In the warm embrace of tbe woman he loved.
SOLAX.
BABY'S CHOICE (Dec. 6).— In this production
baby has decided which of the two of her sister's
callers Is the most eligible. Her decision is
final. As soon as she makes up her mind she
lays out her plans of attack. When tbe suitor,
who In some way has incurred her displeasure,
calls to see her sister, she makes It as hard for
him as possible. Indeed when he is about to
leave, she writes in his hat that he is person non
grata, or words to that effect. He tries to do his
best by her, but the baby is as relentless as fate.
One day tbe unfortunate lover calls when the
favorite one is on the premises. The favorite la
very attentive to the child and allows her to play
rough-house with him. When the child spies
the ineligible one she makes for him and waylays
him to another part of the house. She locks him
up In a room and then runs off in delight.
Tbe imprisoned suitor is furious, and becomes
Incensed when he sees from tbe window the object
of his affections in the embrace of his rival. A
counterplot Is prettily interwoven. It shows that
the baby's dislikes were well founded and shows
that the man whom she disliked was really a
villain.
THE PAPER-MAKING INDUSTRY (Dec. 6).—
Modern methods of paper-making present fine edu-
cational opportunities. How many know how pa-
per Is made? Have they any idea of the number
of processes the wood must undergo before tbe
paper is ready for actual comraerci.il purposes?
The picture shows In a picturesque way how
Glens Falls has been harnessed for its motive
power.
THE LITTLE SHOE (Dec. 8).— Rich and happy
parents of a baby girl leave their baby In a car-
riage on the curb and enter a store to make a
small purchase. A sorrow laden mother, who had
just lost her own child, comes along. The child
begins to cry and tbe lady walks over to comfort
her. In an absent-minded moment slie takes tbe
baby In her arms and carries her olT, forgetting
temporarily that the baby Is not her own.
.Seventeen years elapse before the mother and
child are reunited. They are brought together In
a very natural way. When the baby was stolen
the only clue left In her carriage was ber little
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HEK BIRTHDAY (Dec. 9j.— A young husband
wishes to make his wife a birthday present and
strives to keep the affair a secret. He takes a
friend into bis confidence who writes him a note,
wlilih arouses the suspicions of the wife. The
husband declines to show ber tbe note, which she
eventually finds, and she thinks her suspicions are
ooufirmed. The plan Is to buy ber a saddle horse,
but the movements of tbe husband are so myste-
rious that she Institutes an investigation. In which
tbe husband Is shown up as a flirt, with his friend
as an accomplice. The tangle is finally straight-
ened out, but not until the bride has made life
<iulte miserable for the Indulgent and forgiving
husband and his friends. When the wife realizes
that her suspicions have been foolish and unjust
she craves the pardon of ber spouse and all is
forgiven. (Copyright, 1911, by the Independent
Xlijving Pictures Company of .\merlca.)
COLUMBIA'S INTEESCHOLASTIC CHASE (Dec.
9). — The camera man caught the athletes at vari-
ous portions of tbe long and arduous cross country
run of about five miles.
The start was at the University Id New York,
across to Morningslde Avenue, to 123d Street,
across to Biverside. around Grant's Tomb to 96tb
Street and back over the same course.
Many scenes of Interest In New York were caught
by tbe camera and enhance the Interest In the
picture. Fourteen schools were represented In the
endurance race and prizes worth competing for
were bung up. (Opyrlght. 1911, by the Inde-
pendent Moving Pictures Company of America.)
WHY THE CHECK WAS GOOD (Dec. 11).—
Oliver Stetson, the son of Walter Stetson, is a
typical young man who Is fond of pleasure with-
out vicious habits. One night Oliver lingers too
long at the pool table and on going home Is turned
adrift by his father.
He goes from his home without money and
gradually assumes tbe dress and habits of a
nomad, roaming around the country. Footsore and
weary, he reaches a small village. He enters a
shoe store to steal a pair of shoes and Is appre-
hended by the proprietor, Alanson Erwin. In-
stcid of turning the unfortunate over to the law,
the shoe dealer equips Oliver with a presentable
suit of clothing, shoes, etc.. and gives him ■«
smi'l sum of money. He writes Oliver's name on
a c:i d and bids him goodbye.
Oliver flourishes, but his benefactor meets with
business' reverses and Is at last forced to forge
a name to a check to obtain money to buy the
necessaries of life. He finds the name of Oliver
on tbe card and resolves to use same. Presenting
the check at tbe bank, it Is at once recognized
by the paying teller as a forgery. The old man
is detained, until Oliver, now a successful busi-
ness man, is summoned and tbe matter explained.
He seeks an interview with the suspected man and
discovers It Is bis benefactor. He announces that
the signature is genuine and then relates his story
to the bank oflicials. The old man is taken to
the home of Oliver and cared for the remainder
of his days. (Copyright, 1911. by Independent
Moving Pictures Company of .\merica.)
THE LITTLE STOCKING (Dec. 14).^John Allen
leaves his wife and child and goes to the gold
country In search of tbe yellow metal. As his
wife finishes packing his grip bis little girl slips
in one of ber little white stockings and tbe father
kisses ber and leaves for the West.
On arriving at bis destination, he finds a con-
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miner. YThlle unpacking his effects the little
stocking falls to the floor and Allen, In tbe ex-
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return until be has filled the stocking with nnggets.
Allen and Bartlett go prospecting and. losing
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Reaching the camp. Bartlett tells the miners
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the sake of his wife and child. The narration
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nf the lonely miners, and tbey chip in. fill the
stocking with nuggets, and give Bartlett a sub-
stantial sum to carry to the bereaved woman.
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Bartlelt arrivi-s lu the Eubt oa Christmas Eve
aod seeks out the widow of bis dead companloD.
She Is being hniassed by a grasping laudlord aod
Bartlett pays the swuiidrel and throws him out
of the house together with his process server.
Christmas niorulug the little girl arises and dis-
covers that Sania Claus has Indeed paid their
bumble cottage n most welcome visit, for Bartlett
bas been prodl^-nl In bis purchases. The widow
thanks bim and bids, him take her thanks to his
partners, and Bartlett returns to the mouutalns
sad, but with a knowledge that he ha« performed
bis duty to the widow and her child. (Copyright.
1911, by the Independent Moving Pictures Com-
pany of Anjerloa.)
GREAT NORTHERN.
BUTTONS AND HOOKS (Dec. 9),— Mr. Durand.
a solicitor, Is preparing for bis participation In a
dlimer party. His toilet Is almost complete, but
the fastening of bis collar gives him some trouble.
He cannot button it. Bursting Into his wife's
room, he finds bis better-half In the clutches of
ber maid, who Is experiencing trouble with the
bodice hooks. He promptly annexes Jeannette to
bis dressing-room. Thither comes the Irate Mrs.
Durand and a tussle ensues for the possession of
the maid. Jeannette is eventually pushed out of
the room by her mistress, and In disgust leaves the
bouse. Husband and wife eventually overcome
their difficulties, and are on their way to the
dinner party. Here hubby Is paired oft with a
charming young damsel, while his wife is handed
over to the tender mercies of a specimen of hu-
manity, whose dial appears to have passed through
the perils of a landslide. At table, Mr. Durand
showers attentions upon his fair partner, much to
the chagrin of bis better-half, who creates a scene,
and the pair eventually leave for home. Here
they encounter a repetition of their former diffi-
culties. He will not undo ber books, as she will
not unbotton his collar. Hubby repairs to the
street and solicits the aid ot passers-by, but with-
out avail, until two young ladies come along.
They perform the necessary operation, and the
trio go off to a night caff, where, after refresh-
ing the inner man, they indulge in terpslchorean
exercise. In the small hours of the morning,
Durand repairs to his home and is astonished to
find the Life Saving Corps motor car outside his
domicile. His wife as a last resort bas tele-
phoned for their assistance to enable her to re-
move her apparel. Our familiar friend Smith is
at the head of this corps, and his susceptibilities
for the morals of bis confreres enable him to
once more demonstrate bis capabilities as the
comic member of the company. He is in the midst
of bis duties as lady's maid when Durand bursts
Into the room. Explanations follow, and It is
made apparent to hubby that 'tis not his to rea-
son why, he's but to do and pay, and after he
baa satisfied the Corps' demands, be and M'rs. Du-
rand are reconciled, and, let us hope, live hap-
pily ever after, as the story books say.
WINTEE IN SWITZERLAND (Dec. 9).— This Is
an exceedingly successful picture of Alpine scen-
ery, taken for the most part from the Via Mala —
a road that has been blasted along the mountain
sides and passes through the most beautiful and
impressive scenefr. Snow-bound villages nestle in
the valleys, the superb peaks forming a wonderful
background.
THANHOUSER.
THE LADY FROM THE SEA (Dec. 12).— Elllda
was the daughter of a lighthouse keeper, and
spent many hours near the water's edge.
While she was still scarcely more than a child,
one of these ships put in for repairs at a fishing
village near the lighthouse, and its second officer,
while on a day's outing to kill time, visited the
lighthouse. He there met Elllda, whose youth and
beaaty he admired.
While his ship was still undergoing repairs, the
second officer quarreled with his captain, and a
fight ensued in which the captain was killed. The
guilty man escaped from the ship, and making bis
way to the lighthouse, forced Elllda to assist in
bis flight. Before going he compelled her to plight
her troth with him. inventing a strange ceremony
to impress ber, by fastening a ring which she
wore to one of his, and casting them both into
tbe sea. As soon as he had gone, Elllda wrote,
telling him that she would not consider the en-
gagement binding.
The sailor paid no attention to her letter, and
simply wrote that some day he would return to
claim ber and that she must wait for him.
Being left alone by the death of her father,
Elllda Anally consented to become tbe wife of
Dr. Wangel. Tbe doctor was a widower with two
grown daughters, and Elllda found herself a
stranger in ber new home, and spent much of
her time alone. Her loneliness naturally led to a
mental depression, and as tbe years passed, an
awful dread grew in her mind of what ber fate
should be if her sailor lover ever returned to
claim ber.
Ber imagination had so strongly worked upon
ber, that when tbe sailor did finally return from
the sea, she entreated her husband to allow ber
to go to bim, although she feared, and had grown
to hate tbe strange man. Dr. Wangel tried to
show her th.it her duty and happiness lay with
ber husband nnd ber home, but feeling that she
would never be perfectly content with any fear
darkening ber life, be decided to tell ber that she
was absolntely free.
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When Klllda found that she was free to choose
between the sailor and ber husband she realized
tliat this man who had been a fearful mystery,
whose very e^tistance she concealed from every-
one, including her husband, was simply a man
whom she disliked, and whom she could freely
marry, or dismiss at her pleasure. Of her own
free will she ordered the sailor to leave ber, tell-
ing blui that he no longer bad power to intimidate
or mystify her.
With perfect trust and no secrets between
them, Dr. Wangel and bis Elllda started life
anew, with no bar to tbeir complete love and
understanding.
DEACON DEBBS (Dec. 15).— A . young New
Yorker has "expectations," the same being a
wealthy uncle who lives in the country, and wbo
has signified his intentions ot making the young
man his beir.
While he and bis wife are entertaining some
friends at a bridge party in tbeir home one even-
ing, they are shocked on receiving a telegram
from a friend in the country, informing tbem that
Uncle is on bis way to town, intending to visit
the young man and find how be is witbstBoding the
temptations of a great city. The nephew gees
that something must be done at once, and hav-
ing little time at his disposal, hastily adjourns
the bridge party, and organizes his laughing friends
into a literary society, so as to make "a front"
with Uncle.
The elder man arrives and is thoroughly Im-
)Jresi^ed with the fact that his cepbew is a seri-
ous-minded youth, possessed of all tbe virtnes we
read about. As the days pass, this conviction
becomes deeper, for the nephew and his wife take
the uncle on a round of sight-seeing, seeing the
most solemn things and bearing the most high-
browed lectures.
Finally, when they go to a particularly deep
discourse, they get away by a ruse, leaving Uncle
alone to enjoy the lecture, while they run off to
have a real "city time" by themselves. Having
spent a Jolly afternoon, they return and take
Uncle home again, pleased with tbe thoaght that
be bad not been neglected.
One evening after Uncle had gone to l>ed, carry-
ing an encyclopedia to read If be should awake
during the night, the young couple steal into the
sitting room. From its hiding place behind a
row of l)00ks, the ncphey produces a decanter, and
a box of cigars. Chatting gaily with bis wife,
he prepares for a drink and a smoke. Suddenly
his uncle stands glaring behind him. He takes
the glass of strong liquor from the young man's
trembling hand, the cigar from his left. The young
man tries to explain; the elder with a nod, indicates
a note on tbe table. It is from tbe uncle to bis
would-e heir, ami contains the Information that he.
Uncle, has had the most dreary time in the world.
He had come to the city for a good time, but all
that came his way were lectures no person could
or would want to understand. An<i be wound
up by telling his nephew that he was a mutt, and
was disinherited.
The uncle watched the young folks while they
read tbis letter. Tben he winked and drank the
liquor prepared for tbe nephew. He next lighted
the cigar and, finding it good, fergave the cul-
prits. Tben they took Uncle out to "see tbe
town."
COMET.
THE UPS AND DOWNS OF RAFFEHTT (Dec.
11). — Tbe first scene shows Pat Rafferty on top
of a ladder with a hod full of bricks resting on
his shoulder. He is al)out to empty tbem, when
the clock strikes six. He pauses and tben descends,
carrying the hod and bricks from where be found
them. The foreman, observing this unique pro-
cedure, discharges Pat.
Next, Pat Is a bartender. He receives a bill
from a party whom he bas served with drinks, but
instead of tabulating the amount on tbe cash
register, rings up "no sale," gives bis own change
and pockets the bill. This act of Indiscretion la
witnessed by the proprietor, who has Pat arrested.
-■Vt the station-house, friends intercede for Pat.
Some wag then suggests that RaCterty would make
an Ideal policeman and Pat Is rigged up tben and
there as a full-fledged "cop."
Pat forms the acquaintance of Bridget, wbo is
employed as maid of all work with a rich family
on bis "beat." Pat Is invited to the bouse, where
Bridget serves bim with a meal, consisting of wine,
cake, chicken, etc. Pat is monarch of all be
surveys, and forthwith makes himself at home.
Pat takes off his coat, helmet and club,
and while enjoying his repast, a burglar
enters. Pat Is so scared that be does not know
what to do. With Bridget cringing close to bim.
he telephones to police headquarters and Informs
them of the situation. While Pat la at the phone
the burglar dons his coat, helmet and taking his
club, makes off. In tbe meantime, tbe police ar-
rive. They find Pat and Bridget kneeling t>efore a
huge safe whicb the burglar bas forced open in
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bis attempt to rob. Tat Is mistaken for tbe tbief
and lialeil to the slation-liouBe. the burglar-cop aid-
ing in tlie arrest. When tbe burglar's identity Is
discovered, the lieutenant Is so surprised that he
turns to the crook and says, "It takes u good
burglar to make a good cop, so I will give you
Rafferty's job." Tbe tables are turned. Pat Is
back at the old stand, carrying the hod. Tbe
burglar has now Intrenched himself In tbe good
graces of Bridget, and Pat glares wltb envy at
tbe pair as be sees them strolling by tbe building
upon which he Is at work. The burglar-cop taunts
Pat while patrolling his bent, which so enrages
blra that be retaliates by dumping a hod of brick
on the head i>t his lilue coaled successor.
JUST IN TIME FOE DINNER (Dec. 15).— When
war calls John Hartlett to duty, he does not forget
to attend to tbe most Important thing of bis career
— the payment of tbe mortgage due on Christmas
Day. After taking leave of bis family and bis old
father and mother, be visits tbe office of Kphriam
Fox, the village lawyer. "Tbe mortgage on the
farm has to be paid and I have come to you for
that purpose," tbe young soldier said. "Here Is
the money, and the only demands I make is that
you give me a receipt and keep the fact of what I
have done from the old folks until Christmas morn-
ing. I want It to bo a sort of surprise." Kox
agrees to do all this and John, very grateful, de-
parts. Soon word reaches the Bartletts that John
has been killed in battle. The news immediately
fires Fox wltb dishonorable motives. Dead men
tell no talcs, he realizes, and nolx)dy but himself
knows of the payment of the mortgage. Why not
take advantage of this fact? He visits tbe home
of tlie Bartletts and reminds them that the mort-
gage, which falls on the nionow, Christmas Day,
must be paid. The unfortunate people have no
money, and plead with Fox for an extension of
time. Tbe lawyer is obdurate, but says that he
•will compromise. If Mary, the wife of John, will
marry him. .Mary is undecided. She wants to
save the old folks from eviction, and begs the un-
scrupulous lawyer for time to consider. She bids
him call tbe next day, which Fox docs. Mary,
however, rejects him and tbe famil.v are about to
be cast into the street when John, who is still
alive, arrives on the scene. When he learns what
Fox has done he is furious. He orders him from
the bouse on threat of immediate arrest. Joy has
now taken tbe place of gloom and all hands sit
down to their Christmas dinner with hearts filled
with bliss and thanksgiving.
POWERS.
THE LITTLE CHAPERONE (Dec. 12).— Makes a
man feel like a big boob to have his girl's little
sister's majesty capering around him on every sec-
ond of his visit, sitting on the sofa when be wants
to be spooney, and dogging his footsteps at every
opportunity. She's not dancing attendance on him,
either, mind you, for if that were the case, the
proffered coins would easily relieve tbe couple of
the curly-headed nuisance: but that is not the
ease. The little Nemesis has got some '.'card up
her sleeve." and when the couple in dfes^rdtion
plan to eioi)e. the chaperonette (copyrighted), is.
In the parlance of the day, "on the job." So much
So that tbe sheriff is apprised of the fact, and
while he is scratching the moss that covers his
brains in the hope of finding an excuse to inter-
fere in the elopement, it suddenly comes to him
in the shape of a document from tbe authorities of
a nearb.v cit.v. Then we learn the reason wh.v the
kiddie had so persistently dogged sister's beau —
it was that indefinable something — intuition.
TTIE'WrS OF GENOA, ITALY (Dec. 12) Who
hasn't read and dreamed of romantic Genoa? Who
has not been thrilled by the tales of wierd and
grand happenings in tlie old Italian castles, of the
fascinating life neath the heating sun that has
made "Italian blood" the favorite theme of the
poet and the composer? You can almost see it as
you read, can't you? But .von can really see it
all. as in life. That's our release, a series of
glorious views.
•WHEN HEART -WIRES CROSS (Dec, 16),—
Little Mr. Cupid, the operator, sometimes falls
asleep on his Job. and then there's real trouble.
You'd never expect that there should be any trouble
when the parties concerned are two bachelor boys
and two sweet young darlings who have sworn never
to marry — those kind are supposed not to have
any heart wires at all. But it so turns out that
Jack and Fred each get sweet on a honey girl, un-
known to each other, ditto the girls. Complications
arise from which .vou'd naturally judge that Ope-
rator Cupid's switchboard is the most rantankerous
piece of mechanism you ever saw, because the poor
bachelor hoys almost fall victim to the wiles of
each other's girls, and they're lM)th as innocent
of any intent as babes. As for that matter, the
girls are willing parties, but In their case, too.
Ignorance is the blister. One of those beart-
smasbing, breath-grabbing situations is imminent,
when tbe switchboard rights Itself again, and
there are two bachelor harps and two bachelor girls
less in tbe world; nothing tragic, bless you, just
married.
REX.
THE MEASURE OF A MAN (Dec. 6) Jack
Fuller and bis sweetheart. Bird, go off for a jaunt
through tbe woods. They sit down on a rock to —
well, there's no u.se telliog on them, but — say.
.vou're not old enough to liave forgotten. They are
.so absorl)cd In their — now, never mind — that it is
some time after tbe actual deed that Bird dis-
covers the theft of her purse. In tbe distance tbe
thief's figure looms up, and Jack goes off in pur-
suit.
For a long time Bird waits for tbe return of her
lover. ,\t last she determines to go home, think-
ing be has lost his way and would return home
alone. She finds her way out to the clearing, and
suddenly remembers that she has no car-fare. She
is in despair over her dilemma. Fred Barton, a
fashionable clubman, passing by, notes her worried
look, and volunteers bis assistance. His charm,
ids polish, his suave manner, conijuer her shyness.
She tells him of her predicament. He invites her
to his home, nearby, for rest and refreshment, and
Bird, at first reluctant, is again overpowered by
ills personality. She accepts.
She comes to a mansion, and Bird, bumble shop-
girl, is awed at the evidences of wealth and re-
finement. She contrasts the elegance, the gilt and
velvet, to tbe poverty of her own squalid borne.
She compares the handsome, cultured scion of
wealth to Jack, rough, poor, and unlearned, and
the seed of discontent is sown, to reap the wild
harvest of regret.
lie takes her home in his automobile, and makes
another appointment with her. Jack, who had
returned with th,; purse, to find her not yet home,
is waiting, anxious for her welfare. Her attitude
toward liim Is strange, strained; lie feels an un-
known doubt, a deep pang — ^and wonders.
In the days that follow Jack notices and di-
vines. Broken-hearted, bis dream of a summer
day shattered, be enters the army.
And the woman — she continues to meet her
Prince Charming until — be begins to neglect her.
Puzzled, pained, she goes to bis grounds, and
lurking in the shadows, sees him leave tbe house
with another woman — his wife. Disillusioned, she
goes her own lone way in sorrow and remorse.
How does it end? Just as we'd all like it to.
Five years later she again meets Jack, and the
love of the summer day years before is reborn,
to live and last through the springs and summers
and autumns of many, many years, to the gray
of life and the snows of December.
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Exhibitors
Louisville, Ky. — The Standard Amusement Com-
pany, with a capital of $12,500, has been incorporat-
ed to operate motion picture theaetrs. I. A. Green-
stein. Sim B. I-esler and Joseph R. Lewis are the
incorporators.
Guthrie Center, la. — Powd McLuin is preparing
plans for the erection of a motion picture theater
here.
Appleton City, Mo. — Will Shannon has purchased
the only moving picture theater in this city.
San Francisco, Cal. — Tbe largest moving picture
theater in the United States is nearing completion.'
Big Stone Gap, Va.— J. R. Taylor has had plans
prepared for a $20,000 moving picture theater here.
Salt Lake City, Utah. — Excavation for the new
$25,000 motion picture theater in East Center
Street has been begun.
Minneapolis, Minn. — A building permit has been
Issued to F. J. Lake, 1305 West Lake Street, for
the extension of a motion picture theater.
Bellaire, Ohio, — The Sprague Amusement Com-
pany will erect a $10,000 moving picture theater
in South Belmont Street, with a seating capacity
of 800.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — I. Frankel has purchased realty
at 121-123 Fifth Avenue, presumably for the erec-
tion of a moving picture theater.
Rock Island, 111. — George Millhouse will open a
motion picture theater in this city.
Eaton Rapids, Mich, — Grant Muir will erect a
motion picture theater here.
Greenfield, Mass, — The site on which the First
Baptist Church has had its home for so many years
will be adorned by a moving picture theater, under
the management of Herbert S. Streeter.
Torrington, Conn. — Samuel A. Mackintosh and
A. F. Strickland are erecting a motion picture the-
ater here.
Westfield. Mass. — Tbe Star Moving Picture The-
ater, at Kim and Bartlett Streets, has Just been
opened.
Millville, N. 3. — Christopher Hand has had plans
prepared for the erection of a moving picture the-
ater here.
Columbus, Ohio. — J. E. Stewart Is erecting a
two-story moving picture theater at High Street
and Lane .\venuc.
Racine. Wis. — Work on the new Bate Theater,
at Main ami State Streets, will be started shortly.
Foley. Minn. — N. C. Jensen will erect a moving
picture theater here.
Atlanta. Ga. — The Pastime Theater, formerly
owned by l.eigbton H. Burroughs, has changed
bands to .Arthur Wood, who for some months was
manager of the Grand Opera House.
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Eau Claire, Wis. — Tie Orphenm Theater has
pased into the hands of new owners: a deal for
the purchase of tbe popular playhouse has been
closed by the New Majestic Theater Company.
Ed Cowling will have charge of the theater as
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Aberdeen, S. D. — L. V. Calvert has purchased tbe
Gates-Larson interest in the Cozy Theater, and to-
gether with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jamieson will con-
duct it as a high class picture theater. Mr.
Calvert was connected for eight months with the
Bijou and two years with the Idle Hour theaters of
this city, and during the past year has been man-
ager for the Bijou Film Amusement Company, of
Sioux Falls.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Scbutz & Seeler are preparing
plans for a moving picture theater building for
David J. Brown at Thomas and Murray Avenues.
Councils Bluff, la. — The Majestic Theater, which
has been operated by Vem Brown for the last few
years, has been leased to Thomas Canaan.
New York City. — Shampan & Shampan are pre-
paring plans for a moving picture and vaudeville
theater, 50 x 100. to be built on the north side of
Monroe Street, 93.4 feet east of Clinton Street.
It win consist of auditorium and one balcony.
George E. Siegel. of Brooklyn, is tbe owner.
Utica, N, Y. — A permit was secured at tbe Bu-
reau of Buildings by Andrew M. Ehllnger for the
remodeling of the property at 324 Varlck Street
Into a picture house which will be known when
completed as the Dreamland Theater.
Middletown, Conn. — Middletown is to have a new
moving picture theater, to be known as Heath's,
and to be located in the new Pagan block on
Main Street.
New York City. — Gronenberg & Leuchtag. archi-
tects, have filed plans for Installing a moving pic-
ture show in the two story building at tbe north-
west corner of Sylvan Place and 120th Street for
Sam Schwartz at a cost of $5,000.
Washington, Pa. — W. M. Irwin has disposed of
bis moving picture theater known as the Grand, on
West Chestnut Street, to Joseph Clark.
Newark, N. J. — A one-story moving picture the-
ater has been erected by Frederick C. Kern at 64S
Springfield Avenue. The structure will be forty-
seven feet wide by 114 feet in depth. It will cost
approximately $1.t.OOO.
Omaha, Neb. — Parneall Magan and Parker Haight,
late treasurer and assistant treasurer of the Boyd
Theater, have leased and are now in control of
the It Theater, a moving picture enterprise, at
Sherman .Wenue and lyocust Street.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — Fairview Heights Is to have
a motion picture house. Tbe Fairview Amusement
Company is about to acquire title to the southwest
corner of Warner and Flora Streets, on which a
playhouse 33 by 100 feet, with 300 seats, will be
built.
Milwaukee. Wis. — Saxe Bros., of the Saxe .\mnse-
ment enterprises, are erecting a $20,000 motion pic-
ture and vaudeville theater in St. Joseph. Mo.
Duluth, Minn.— nI. C. Woodworth. proprietor of
the Grand Theater has leased tbe rooms formerly
occupied by the Colonial Inn and will oi)en another
moving picture bouse there.
Antigt). Wis. — Mr. B. F. Kelly, a prominent the-
ater man. intends to ciit a building and convert
it into a liigh class moving picture and vaudeville
theater.
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I w«nt to buy a perteci copy of Pathc'a
three reel, hand-colorrd Pasaion Play. Kecli
muit be in perfect condition. I'nicss you have
the right copy, lave poalage. Willing to pay
- ' price for the right stuff. Reel* must be
, cd C. O. D., lubject to examination. Will
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JAMES V. BRYSON
'iSb Hennepin Ave, - Min ncjpoli -, Minn.
FOR SALE
Iri the K^fatrst city in the United Slates, a
Film FxiiiaiiR.- fully r(|iiipprd and with ap-
proximate;) J..,, reels of film and making from
$5000 to $100.00 weekly. The stock will in-
ventory betwcrn $4,000.00 and $3,000.00. Only
S-00 ..,, .ik-ainst the entire exchange. Reason
■: is on account of other business.
- der $1,500.00 cash and balance on
v..wi,| security. Or we will sell for
In the centre of i.ooo shows,
ire greater th.nn in anv section
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MOVING PICruU WORLD, NEW YORK CITY
Operators!
I iUittaiee quick and saUaf actory
repair work oo all machloes.
Ooly genuine parts supplied. Get
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and BULL DOG CEMENT
the best articles ol their kind on
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H. A. MACKIE
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'Phana i 247S Stu7T««ant
Wantni to hiiy: 'D.-inte s Inferno," "Ta'e of Two
Citii-s.' "fncle Tom's Cabin." "The Two drplians."
'Colleen Bawn." "Romeo and Juliet." "Life of
Divuj CoprKTfield." "'Enoch AnJen." "Johnson-.ref-
fries Fight. " "James Brothers in .Misaouri."
"Fau?t." "Hands Across the Sea." and other two
and three reel features.
For Sale: Films. $5.00 per reel. Used machines.
$35 up; new Standard and new Motiograph machines,
factory price. 1*25: ours. $130.
For Rfnt: Films. $1.00 j>er reel weekly.
H. DAVIS. Watertown. Wis.
Supplying exhibitors witli dirty.
rainy films. Before sending them
out. have same redeveloped, cleaneil
and softened.
Ortho Film Company
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show you. we will ship you one on 30 days free trial and let j^u prove it.
If It does not do all wc claim for il. ship it back al our expense and it won't cost
you one cent.
If this sounds "good " to you. send for our
little booklet "Compiensarc vs. Rheostat" and find
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Not. 13— The Eastera Cowboy (W. Com.) 1000
Not. 1ft— The Way of the West (Com.) 1000
Not. 20— The Teat (Dr.) 1000
Not. 23— The Master of the Vineyard (W. Dr.)1000
Not. 27— Jolly Bill of the Rollicking R (W.
Com. ) 1000
Not. 80— The Sheriff's Slaters (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 4 — The Anirel of Paradise Ranch fDr.)..1000
Dec. 7— The Smoke of the Forty-five (Dr.)... 1000
Dec. 11— The Man Hunt (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14 — Santa Cntallna. Magic Isle of the
Pacific (Scenic and Educational) . .1000
Dec. 18— The Last Notch (Dr.) 1000
CHAMPION.
Not. 20 — National Guardsmen and Regulars at
Fort Riley, Kansas (Top.) 950
Not. 22— When the Sheriff Got nis Man (Am.
Dr.) 050
Not. 27— The Mother Goose Series (Juvenile).. 950
Nov. 29— The Two Browns (Dr.) 950
Dec. 4 — Yankee Doodle (Juvenile)
Dec. 4— Our Navy (Naval) 950
Dec. 6— The Indian Fortune Teller (Dr.) 950
Dec. 11— A Traitor on the Staff (Dr.) 950
Dec. 13— The Saving of Dan (Dr.) 950
COMET.
Nov. 20— The Office Boy's Dream (Com.) 960
Nov. 24 — Diamond r.«cket (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 27 — Grandma's Toothache (Com.). 955
Dec. 1— The Late Mrs. Early (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 4 — Billy's Letters (Com.) 1000
Dec. 8— The Dead Canary (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 11— The T'ps and Downs of Rafferty (Com.)
Dec. 15 — Just In Time for Dinner (Dr.)
ECLAIB.
Nov. 6 — Willie Challenges Jim Jackson (Com.)
Not. 6— Life Under the Sea (Educational)
Not. 13— The Legend of the Eagle (Dr.) 925
Not. 21 — Hands Across the Sea In '76 (Am.-
Dr. ) 2000
Not. 23 — Portgngnese Centaurs (Military) 600
Not. 2.^— The Automatic Lighter (Com.) 400
Nov. 28 — Miss Mnsquerader (Am. Com.) 400
Not. 30 — The Five Daughters of Mr. Durand
(Com.)
Nov. 30 — Gnssy's Congratulations (Com.)
Dec. 5 — In Humanity's Cause (Dr.)
Dec. 7— There Fell a Flower (Com.) 660
Dec. 7 — Manners and Traditions of Piemont
(Educational) 660
Dec. 12 — The Musician's Daughter (Am. Dr.)..
Dec. 14 — Her One Day's Dream (Japanese Dr.)
GREAT NOHTHERN.
Oct. 21— His Fidelity Investigated (Com.)
Oct. 28— The VIclBsItndeB of Fate (Dr.)
Not. 4 — The Actor as a Soldier (Com.)
Not. 4 — ^Through the South of France (Sc.)...
Not. 11 — A Woman's Wit (Com.)
Not. 18 — A Rendezvous In Hyde Park (Com. -Dr.)
Not. 18 — High Scotland (Scenic)
Not. 2."! — The Theft of Mona Lisa (Com.)
Dec. 2 — The Penalty of Her Amhitlon (Dr.)..
Dec. 9 — Buttons and Hooks (Com. )
Dec. 9 — Winter In Switzerland (Scenic)
IMP.
Not. 6 — Waiting at the Church (Com.) lOOO
Not. 9 — The Wife's Awakening (Dr.) 1000
Not. 18— The FalUn' Out (Dr.) 1000
Not. 16 — Breaking the Seventh (>>mmandment
(Dr.) inoo
Nov. 20 — From the Bottom of the Sea (Dr.).. 2000
Not. 23 — Executive Clemency (Dr.) 1000
Not. 27— Uncle's Visit (Com.) Jnoo
Nov. 3(V— OTer the Hills (Dr.) lOOO
Dec. 2 — Percy, the Masher (Com.) 750
Dec. 2 — President Taft Dedicating the Naval
Training Station at Chicago, III. (Topical).. 350
Not.
Not.
Not.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
4— The Dumb Messenger (Dr.) 1000
7— Tony and the Stork lOOO
0— Her Birthday (Com. -Dr.) 750
9 — Columbia luterscholastlc Chase (Ath-
letic.) 350
11— Why the Clieck Was Good (Dr.) 1(K)0
14— The Little Stocking (Dr.) 1000
LUX.
10— BUI Taken for a Qhoat (0>m.) 426
10 — The DiTerslona of a Nursemaid (Com.) 495
17 — Saas Orund, ■ Village In the Alps
(Sc.) ^5
17 — The Mystery of Beaufort Grange
(Dr.) 695
24— A Passing Cloud (Dr.) e-IS
24— Bill and Bertie's Wedding Day (Cora.) 32.''>
1— BUI As a Veterinary Surgeon (Com.) 488
1 — The Making of An Aeroplane (Ind.).. 419
8— The Man In the Aulo (Dr.) 6501
8 — The Adventures of an Amateur Hyp-
notist. Com.) 350
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BISON.
Nov. 3 — A Young Squaw's BraTery (Dr.)....
Nov. 7— A Race for a Bride (Dr.)
Nov. 10 — Wenoma's Broken Promise (Dr.)
Not. 14 — The Winning of Wonega (Dr)
Not. 17 — The Ranchman's Mother-ln-Law (Com.-
Dr.)
.Nov. 21 — The Broken Trap (Dr. )
Nov. 24 — White Fawn's Escape (Dr.)
Nov. 24 — A Bad Man (Com.)
Nov. 28 — A Western One-Night Stand (Com-Dr.)
Dec. 1 — An Easterner's Peril (Dr.)
Dec. 5 — The Empty Tepee (Indian Dr.)
Dec. 8 — A Range Romance (W. Dr.)
AMBROSIO.
(By N. T. M. P. Co.)
Oct. 25 — Salambo (Dr. )
Nov. 1 — Judas (Dr.)
Nov. 8— Dolly's Doll (Dr.)
Not. 8 — Tweedledum's Motor Car (0>m.)
Nov. 15 — The Convict's Sone (Dr.)
Nov. 22— The Golden Wedding (Dr.)
Nov. 29 — The Little Duke (Dr.)
Nov. 29 — Tiny Tom, Apache (Com.)
Dec. 2 — Tweedledum Goes Into High Life
(Com.)
Dec. 2 — The Accusing Dog (Com.)
Dec. G — Jorio's Daughter (Dr.)
TTALA.
(By N. T. M. P. Co.)
Oct. 28 — Tlie Rearing of Pheasants (Edn.)
Nov. 4 — Foolshead's Holiday (Com.)
Nov. 11 — A Victim of Competition
Nov. 11— The Effect of a Racket ((3om.)
Nov. 18 — Foolshend. a Professor of Innocence
(Comedy )
Nov. 18— The Life of Bees (Edn.)
Nov. 25 — The Tailor Wants His Pay (Ckim.)..
Nov. 2.T — The King of Noose Throwers
Dec. 2 — Severed from the World (Dr.)
MAJESTIC.
Nov. 2G — The Conning of Mary (Com.)
Dec. 3 — Ix)ve Heeds Not Showers (Com.)....
Dec. 10 — Keeping Mabel Home (Com.)
Dec. 17 — Little Red Riding Hood (Juvenile.)
Dec. 24— The Ultimate End (Dr.)
NESTOR.
Not. 8 — A True Westerner (Dr.)
Not. 11 — Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds
(Com.)
Not. l."!— The White Medicine Man (Dr.)
Not. 18— Mutt and Jeff and the Unlncky Star
(Com.)
Not. IS— That Kid from the East (Com.)
Nov. 20— His Vacation (Com.)
Nov. 22 — The Cowboy Pugilist (W. Dr.)
Nov. 25 — Desperate Desmond Pursued by Clande
Eclaire (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 27— Happy Hobo's Help (Com.)
Nov. 29— When the West Was Wild (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — A Western Fend (Comedy)
Dec. 2 — Mutt and Jeff's Scheme That FaUed
(Com.)
Dec. 4 — Just Two Little Girls (Dr.)
Dec. fi— Struck Gold (Dr.)
Dec. 9 — Desperate Desmond Adbucts Rosa-
mond (Coml-Dr. )
Dec. 11 — Only .An Iceman (Com.)
Dec. 1.^— The Law of the Range (Dr.)
Dec. 16 — In tlie Early Days (Om.)
Dec. 16 — Mutt & Jeff Make the Feathers Fly
(Com.)
FEATURE AND EDUCATIONAL FILM CO.
Nov. 20 — Love and Aviation (Dr.)
Not. 20 — Zigomar (Dr. ;
POWERS.
Not. 4— The I'ride of the West (Dr.)
Not. 7 — Mobilization of the American Fleet
(Topical)
Not. 11— For the Tribe (Dr.)
Not. 14 — When First We Met (Dr.)
Not. 14— The Tell-Tale Parasol (Com.)
.N'ov. 18— The Old Leader (Dr.)
Nov. 21 — Rivals (Com.)
Nov. 21 — Views of Montserrat, Italy (Sc.)
Nov. 2.'i— Jug o' Rum (Dr.)
Nov. 28— Too Much Injun (Com.)
Nov. 28— Tlie Lineman and the Girl
Dec. 2— Tlie Wanderer's Return (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — Views of Lake Como (Scenic)
Dec. 5— The Little Thief (Com. -Dr.)
Dec. r> — The Secret Order of Horns (Com.)..
Dec. 9 — Two Men and a Girl (Dr.)
Dec. 12- Tlie Little Chaperoue (Com.)
Dec. l'^ — Views of Genoa. Italy (Scenic.)
Dec. 16 — When Heart Wires Cross (Com. -Dr.)..
RELIANCE.
Nov. 1 — A Mlx-Up In Suit Cases (Com. Dr.).
Nov. 4 — The Greater Ixjve (Dr.)
Nov. 8 — Marriage (Dr.)
Nov. 11 — The Track Walker (Dr.)
Nov. 15 — The Moonshiners (Dr.)
Nov. 18 — The Injustice of Man (Dr.)
Not. 22 — Helpless Man (Dr.)
.Nov. 25 — A Daughter of Italy (Dr.)
.Nov. 2 — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dr.)
.Nov. 29 — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — The Poison Cup (Dr.)
Dec. (!— The Turn of the Wheel (Dr.)
Dec. 9— The Turnstile (Dr. )
Dec. 13 — Love and Charity (Dr.)
REPUBLIC.
Dec. ."i — The Savannali .\uto Races (Topical)..
Dec. 17 — In the Days of the Six Nations iDr.)
REX.
Sept. 21 — The Rose and the Dagger (Dr.)
Sept. 28— The Derelict (Dr.)
Oct. n — Ix)8t Illnslons (Dr.)
Oct. 12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
Oct. 19 — Her Sister (Dr.)
Oct. 26— A Breach of Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 2 — The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
Nov. 9 — Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
Nov. Ifi — The Return (Dr.)
Nov. 2.^— The Price (Dr.)
Nov. 30— The Strangers (Dr.)
Dec. 7 — The Measure of a Man <Dr.)
60LAX.
Not. 1 — Following Cousin's Footsteps ((Tom.)..
Not. 3 — A Heroine of the ReTolntlon (Dr.)....
Not. 8 — An Interrupted Elopement (Com.)....
.Not. 10 — Grandmother Love (Dr.)
Nov. 1.1 — Baby Needs Medicine (Com.)
Not. 17 — Only a Squaw (Dr.)
Nov. 22— Husbands Wanted (Com.)
Nov. 24 — The Will of Providence (Com. -Dr.)..
Nov. 29 — A Troublesome Picture (Com.)
Nov. 29— Fun On Board the "U. S. S. Vermont"
(Naval)
Dec. 1 — A Revolutionary Romance (ilil.-Dr.). .
Dec. a — Baby's Choice (Com.)
Dec. 6 — The Paper Making Industry (Ind.)..
Dec. 8 — The Little Shnc (Dr.l
THANHOUSER.
Oct. 27— The Jewels of Allah (Dr.)
Oct. 80 — The I.oTe» of David Copperfleld (Dr.)..
Not. 3 — Their Burglar (Dr.)
Not. 7— The Missing Heir (Dr.)
Not. 10 — The Last of the Mohicans (Dr.)
Not. 14 — The Higher — the Fewer ((}om.)
Not. 17— a Mother's Faith (Dr.)
Not. 21 — A Master of Millions
Nov. 24 — The Baseball Bug (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 2.S — The Tempest (Dr.)
Dec. 1— Beneath the Veil (Dr. )
Dec. 5 — The Newsy and the Tramp (Com. -Dr.)
Dec. 8 — Brother Boh's Baby (Com.)
Dec. 12 — The Lady from the Sea (Dr.)
Dec. 16— Deacon Debbs (Com. )
YANKEE.
Not. S — At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
Not. 6 — A Coward's Regeneration (Dr.)
Not. 10— He Didn't Like the Tune (Com.)...
Not. 1.1— Into the Light (Dr.)
Not. 17 — The Two Rooms (Dr.)
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£ MAJESTIC
Has made its first release and it was a SUCCESS. The second, third, fourth
and all followini; releases will likewise be SUCCESSES, because we shall give the
e.\chaii.L;es the class of pictures they need to inspire confidence in the exhibitors, who in
turn must satisfy the public.
THE EXIlIBirORS now have the greatest ojiportunity of their, lives to increase their
profits — this is due to the combined efforts <>f Independent exchanges and manufacturers,
who have entered the field at threat cost and made it lujssible fur the exhibitor tu choose
his own service.
THE INDEPENDENT EXCH.\NGES are commencing to reap the benefits of this
improved condition and they arc to be coni^ratulated for loyally supporting the manufac-
turers to the extent of making possible a lieahb\ existence all around.
THE INDEPENDENT MANUFACTLRERS have reaped benefits, but must not fall
short of proper recognition of this splendid support — they must continue to improve their
product — each and every one of them — and tliey will reap further reward.
The Majestic Will Pfactice Everytliing II Will Preach
WE HAVE THE BEST COMPANY of favorite actors and actresses in the business.
W'c have the best plots and we knnw bow to make pictures with that essential combination.
Nov. 26
Dec. 3
Dec. 10
Dec. 17
Dec. 24
MAJESTIC RELEASES
"The Courting of Mary"
"Love Heeds Not Showers"
"Keeping Mabel Home"
By Special Request
"LITTLE MARY," in
"Little Red Riding Hood'
"The Actress"
i»»
High Class Comedy
High Class Comedy
High Class Comedy
Nursery Rhyme
Strong Drama
THE MAJESTIC will release two subjects each week, com-
mencing early in January — definite date to be announced later
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BIOGRAPH.
Not. 20— The Miser's Heart (Dr.)
Not. 23 — Resourceful Lovers (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 23 — Her Mother luteretecea (Com.)
Nov. 27 — Sunshine Through the Dark (Dr.)
Not. 30 — A Woman Scorned (Dr.)
Dec. 4 — Why He Gave Up (Com.)
Dec. 4 — Abe Gets Eyen With Father (Com.)..
Dec. 7— The Failure (Dr.)
Dec. 11 — Saved from Himself (Dr.) 999
Dec. 14— Taking His Medicine (Com.) 673
Dec. 14— Her I'et (Com. ) 323
EDISON.
Not. 18 — The Story of the Indian Ledge (Dr.).lO(X)
Not. 21— Life In the United States Army (Edu.)lOOO
Not. 22— The Bo'sun's Watch (Com.) 1000
Not. 24 — Home (Dr.) 1000
Not. 25— a Perilous Ride (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 28— The Lure of the City (Dr.) 1000
Not. 29— The Troubles of A. Butler (Com.).. 1000
Dec. 1— Pull for the Shore, Sailor (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2— A Man for All That (Com. -Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — The Awakening of John Bond (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 6 — John Brown's Heir (Com.) 1000
Dec. 8 — The Heart of Nlchette (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 9 — The Daisy Cowboys (Ck)m.) 990
Dee. 12 — Buckskin Jack, the Earl of Glenmore
(Com. -Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — An International Heart Breaker
(Com.) 700
Dec. 13 — Eskimos In Labrador (Edu.) 300
Dec. 15— Brockton Fair & Horse Show, Brock-
ton, Mass., Oct. 3rd to 6th, 1911
(Topical) 990
Dec. 16 — Stage Struck Lizzie (Com.) 650
Dec. 16 — A Trip from (>)lorado Springs to
Cripple Creek (Scenic) 350
ESSANAY.
Not. 18— The Cattle Rustler's Father (W. Dr.). 1000
Not. 21— Too Much Turkey (Com.) 1000
Not. 23— Old Fidelity (Dr.) 1000
Not. 24— At the Stroke of TwelTe (Dr.) 1000
Not. 25 — The Desert Claim (W. Dr.) 1000
Not. 28— A Football Hero (Dr.) 1000
Not. 30— Little Red Riding Hood (Fairy Dr.). 1000
Nov. 30 — 'Twas ETer Thus (Comedy) 1000
Dec. 1— The Qulneeville Raffle (Com.) 750
Dec. 1— The Girl In the Tail (Com.) 300
Dec. 2 — The Mountain Law (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — The Madman (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7 — ^The Long Strike (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — Getting ETen With Emily (C!om.)
Dec. 8 — Stray Bullets (Com. ) 1000
Dec. 9 — A Frontier Doctor (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 12 — The First Man (Com.) 1000
Dec. 14 — The Hack & Schmidt Bout (Com.)
Dec. 14 — A Polished Burglar (Com.) 1000
Dec. 15 — A GoodfelloWs Cliristmas Eve (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 16— The Cowboy Coward (W. Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT.
Not. 18— The Reckoning (Dr.) 876
Not. 18— a Trip to Saxony (Sc.) IBO
Not. 21 — The Sealed Confession (Dr.) 900
Not. 21 — A Stone Quarry in Saxony (Sc.) 75
Not. 25 — ^The Escape from the Dungeon (Dr.).. 825
Not. 25 — Cave Homes on the Canary Isles (Sc.) 180
Not. 28— a Busy Cupid (Com.) 758
Not. 28— Review of the Austrian Army (Sc.). 232
Dec. 2 — ^Tbe Promoter (Dr.) 1140
Dec. 5 — Jimmle Tricks the Landlady (Com.).. 475
Dec. 5 — ^The Challenge (Dr.) 525
Dec. 9 — Camoens, the Portuguese Shakespeare,
Lisbon, 1578 (Hist. Dr.) 610
Dec. 9 — Important Scenes in Paris, France (Sc.) 320
Dec. 12 — Heroism (Dr.) 610
Dec. 12 — Arabian Customs (Ind.) 366
Dec. 16 — A Queen's Troachery. or the Betrayal
of Cliarles VI of France (Hist. Dr.)1000
KALEH.
Not. 22— How Texas Got Left (Dr.) 1000
Not. 24— The Temptation of Rodney Vane
(Dr.) 1000
Not. 27 — The American Insurrecto (Dr.)
Not. 29 — Among the Irish Fisher Folk (Edu.).
Not. 29 — The Franciscan Friars of Killarney,
Ireland (Top.)
Dec. 1— How Betty Captured the Outlaw
(Comedy)
Dec. 1— A Glimpse Into the Yellowstone Na-
tional Park (Scenic)
Dec. 4— Arrah-Na-Pogue (3 reels) (Dr.) 3000
Dec. 6— The Long Arm of the Law (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8— Too Much Realism (Com. ) 1000
Dec. 11— .Molly Pitcher (Historlcal-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — Xornia From Norwav (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 15— Bill's Flute (W. Dr.) 1000
LUBIN.
Not. 25 — His Brotlier's Double (Com.) 1000
Not. 27— The Man In the Taxi (Com.-Dr.). .1000
Not. 29— An Actor In a New Role (Com.).. 800
Not. 2»— The Crab Industry (Ind.) 400
Nov. 8(»— A .Nicotine Conspiracy (C^m.) 1000
Dec. 2— Western ChlTalry (Com.-Dr.) 10«0
Dec. 4— A Head for Business (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 6— Sins of the Father (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7 — Love's Labor Ix)8t (Om.) 10(X)
Dee. 9 — The Teamster (Dr.) 1000
Dee. 11— A Girlish Ini|iiiise (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13— Jlr. :iiid .Mrs. Suspicious (Com.).- 4<H>
Dec. 13— Quick: A Pluinlier (Com.) 600
Dec. 14— The Substitute (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 16 — A Tiiii<>ly Lesson Com.-Dr.) 1000
MELIES.
Not. 9 — The Spur of Necessity (Dr.) 1000
Not. 16— The Miser Miner (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Not. 23 — An Oil Country Romance (Dr.) 1000
Not. 30— The Reason Why (Com.) lOOO
Dec. 7— A Western Girl (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14— The Better Man (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21— Tlic Mio'.if.n Katlier (Dr.) 1000
ECLIPSE.
(O. Klein«.)
Nov. IS — The Hindu Jewel Mystery (Dr.) 1015
Not. 22 — Guy Fawkes or the Gunpowder Plot
(Dr.) 1010
Not. 29 — The Mysterious Stranger (Dr.) 610
Not. 29— Salt Industry In Sicily (Ind.) 372
Dec. 6 — The Luckless Banker (Dr. ) 1002
Dee. 13— The Tragedy of Old Age (Dr.) 798
Dee. 13 — Harbor of Marseilles, France (Sc.)... 215
PATHE.
Not. 22— a Pinch of Snuff ((^m. ) 680
Not. 23 — Cowboy Life (Dr. ) 770
Not. 24 — Two Daughters of Havana (Dr.).... 600
Not. 25— The Lost Necklace (Dr.) 1000
Not. 27— Pathe's Weekly No. 48 (Topical) .. 1000
Not. 29 — Incendiary Indians (Dr.) 745
Not. 29 — Glimpses of San Francisco (Scenic) . . 250
Not. 30 — Oh! What a Thanksgirlng Day (Oom.) 775
Dec. 2 — Bear Hunt Romance (Dr.) 990
Dec. 4— Pathe's Weekly No. 49 (Topical) 1000
Dec. 6 — Hobo Luck (Am. C^om.)
Dec. 7 — The Poisoned Arrow (Am. Dr.)
Dec. 9 — Her Little Slipper (Am. Dr.)
Dec. 11 — Pathe's Weekly No. 50 (Topical) 1000
Dec. 13 — The Flower Girl of Los Palmas (Am.
Dr.) 990
Dec. 14 — .\n Episode of the Early Mormon Days
(Am. Dr.) 820
Dec. 14 — Tlie Magic Suit Case (Trick) 150
Dec. 16— A Mother's Remorse (Am. Dr.) 995
C. G. P. C.
Not. 23— The Kioday Equilibrists (Not.) 210
Not. 24 — Comic Games in Singapore (Nov.).. 3£0
Not. 28 — Romance of the Mummy (Dr.) 700
Not. 28 — Picturesque Hungary (Scenic) 290
Not. 30 — A Life-Saving School in Aostralla
(Educational) 220
Dec. 1 — Rover Is Jealous (Com.) 560
Dec. 1 — Capturing Polar Bear Cubs (AdT.).. 290
Dec. 1 — Examination of the Stomach by X-Raya
(Educational) 150
Dec. 5 — The Secret of the Confessional (Dr.)..
Dec. 6 — Fishing In the Ceram Islands (Sc.)..
Dee. 7 — French Cuirassier Manoeuvres (Military)
Dec. 8 — Eva's Faithful Furniture (Com.)
Dec. 8 — Gathering and preparing Cocoanuts in
the Philippine Islands (Ind.)
Dec. 12 — Youth versus Age (Dr.) 795
Dee. 12 — Small Trades in Malacca (Edu.) 200
Dee. 1.5— In the Grip of Alcohol (2 reels) (Dr.). 2000
SELIG.
Not. 23— Blackbeard (Dr.) 1000
Not. 24 — Getting Married (Com.) 750
Not. 24 — In Japan (Edu.) 2«)
Not. 27 — The Right Name, but the Wrong Man
(Dramatic) lOOO
Not. 28— The Telltale Knife (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 30— An Evil Power (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 1 — In Japan (Scenic) 600
Dec. 1 — Seeing Cincinnati (Scenic) 500
Dec. 4 — A Diamond in the Rough (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — A Frontier Girl's Courage (Dr. ) . . . . 1000
Dec. 7— The Maid at the Helm (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — The Plumber (Com.) 600
Dec. 8 — A Day With a Circus (Novelty) 400
Dee. 11 — The Cliief's n.iugliter (Dr.) 500
Dec. 11— April Fool (Com.) 500
Dec. 12 — A Romance of the Rio Grande (Dr.).. 1000
Dee. 14 — George Warrington's Escape (Hlst.-
Dr.) 1000
Dec. 15 — Industries of the South and West
(Edu.) 1000
VITAGRAPH,
Not. 18 — Vitagraph Monthly of Current ETents
(Top. ) 1000
Not. 20— Heroes of the Mutiny (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 21— Wistaria (Dr.) 1000
Not. 22— The Half-breed's Daughter (Dr.) 1000
Not. 24 — An Innocent Burglar (Com.) 1000
Not. 25 — The Life Boat (Dr.) 1000
Not. 27 — The Politician's Dream (Comedy) 1000
Not. 28 — The Freshet (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 29 — The Voiceless Message (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 1— The Last Cent (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2— Tlie Husking Bee (Comedy) 1000
Dec. 4 — Saving the Special (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — The Hypnotist (Com. ) 1000
Dec. 5— .\. Slight Mistake (Com.) 1000
Dec. 6 — ^The Black Chasm (Dr.) 1000
Dec. S— War (Historlcal-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 9— HlB Wife's Secret (Dr.) 1000
Dof. 11— One Touch of Nature iDr. 1 100<)
Dec. 12— The Military Air Scout (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13— The Ventriloquist's Trunk (Com.) 1000
Dec. ir, — Love at Gloucester Port (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 16 — The Sick Man from the East (Dr.).. 1000
Classified Advertisements.
[Claaaifled advertiiementa, three cents per word,
cash with order; 60 cents minimum; potta^a
stamps accepted.]
THEATERS FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — Picture and vaudeTiile theater seat-
ing 1,2(M> ground floor. City 40,000. Will sell
whole or partners. MANAGER, Happyland, Au-
burn, N. Y.
FOR SALE — Ten cent moving picture and vaude-
ville tlieaicr, fully equipped. Good paying house.
Price. $3,000 cash. Address, C. W. B., care Mov-
ing Picture World, New York City.
EaUIPMENT FOE SALE.
EDISON MACHINE FOR SALE — One pin machine
In very best of condition, complete, but without
lakf-up. Will sell for $S5 and ship subject to
examination when charges are guaranteed. REX
SCHNEIDER, 623 Thirteenth Street, Oshkosh, Wis.
FOR SALE — One Motlograph moving picture at-
tachment in lirst class condition. Address, L. P.
GILLE.SPIE, I'oughkeepsie. V. Y.
FOR SALE OR EXCTHANGE — Complete moving
picture machine outfit. Never been used. What
do you offer or what have you for a trade. L.
WORDEN, 52 Ceape Street, Oshkosh, Wis.
FOR SALE — Three No. 5 Powers machines com-
plete and four pianos; also asbestos curtain
(14 X 14) and scenery. APOLLO THEATER, 304
Eighth .\venue, New York City.
FOR SALE — Moving picture machine outfit, cheap.
Write quick. Machine is complete and was used
only a week. L. WORDEN. 52 Ceape Street, Osh-
kosh, Wis.
HELP WANTED.
MANAGER WANTED— First class theater in
Cleveland wants intelligent manager: one with
knowledge of motion pictures preferred: send refer-
ences and state salary: theater seats 1.200 and pre-
sents pictures and high class specialties. 710 Co-
lumbia Building, CleTeland, Ohio.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
AT LIBERTY — Experienced manager and singer,
who understands the business. Will go anywhere.
Address, GEO. RYAN, 10 Maple Street, Norwalk,
Conn.
AT LIBERTY — MoTlng picture operator and elec-
trician, six years' experience. Locate or traTel;
best of references. JOHN BORK, SteTens Point,
Wis.
AT LIBERTY — Manager, scTen years' experience
vaudeville and picture houses. Four years with last
company as general manager of three houses. Age
30 years, single and a hustler. References A-1.
Would like to I(x?ate with reliable company. Ad-
dress, W. J. C, 7 Grand Street, Glens Falls. X. Y.
AT LIBERTY — Drummer, full set traps and sound
effects, vaudeville or pictures. Greater New York.
E. B., care Moving Picture World, New York City.
AT LIBERTY — Practical operator and electrician.
Guarantee best results, all machines. Can oTer-
come all troubles. Sober and reliable. BERT
BRADLEE, Keokuk, Iowa.
MISCELLANEOire.
WANTED AT ONCfE — Any number of second-band
films, any age, any make. Must be cheap and in
fair condition. HUNT, 40 Palace Arcade, Buffalo,
N. Y.
WANTED — Scenarios. Western Drama. $10 $15.
R. PRIEUR. 10 East loth Street, New York City.
"OPERATORS' examination" of oyer 100 ques-
tions and answers and other useful information
sent on receipt of $1. TED KELTY, 007 Foster
Street. Youngstown. Ohio.
Will exchange films for sets of lecture slides like
Life of Christ, etc. TED KELTY, 607 Foster
Street. Youngstown. Ohio.
WANTED — 300 second-hand opera chairs with
cushion. .\lso two No. 6 Powers machines. Box
71, Knoxville. Tenn.
THE MOVTXG PICTURE WORLD
847
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DID YOU READ
What an exhibitor writes to the Moving Picture
World with reference to our Bells and other Musical
Instruments ?
Fort Worth. Texas, October. 191 1.
Moving Picture World, New York City.
Gentlemen: — In conjunction with an article in the Moving Picture World of October
21, headed "A Little Talk on Vaudeville in Picture Theaters," mcntioninR Mr. J. C.
Deagan, of Chicago, manufacturer of muscal novelties, especially adapted to picture
show work, I can't help but feel it my duty as an extensive purchaser of Mr
Deagan's instruments and a user of the same, to boost for him and his wonderful knowl-
edge of the manufacture of perfectly toned bells. While the article mention* only the
organ chimes as an attraction, I have found for complt-te rfTetis mi pl.turrs ilir r.iVvif.Tl
Bells, Marimbaphone, Xylophone,
Electric Bells
(the greate.'«t drawing card of all), unequalled when it comes to putting on perfect ef-
fects. I am using all these instruments, as well as Mr. Deagan's Cathedral Chimes, ir
addition to violin, cello, traps and effects.
I have not regretted the expenditure of several hundred dollars on Deagan instruments,
and to any show that wishes to increase its receipts, my advice will be fewer drum stunts
and more attractive music, such as only Bells can give, and the crowds will come.
(Signed) S. W. CUMMINGS,
Proprietor Orpheum Theatre, Fort Worth, Texas.
We make the Electric Bells in various sizes from
$40.00 up
The most popular sets of Bells we are now making are the
No. 310 outfit
25 Bells, 2 Octaves, Chromatic C to C
Complete with resonators, keyboard and all electrical apparatus.
Price of this outfit is $75.00
Will be shipped to you for examination and trial
receipt of |5-0o to guarantee express charges.
Every set of bells guaranteed one year.
Write for circulars and descriptive '-i^S^^f^MMi
matter ^J^i^-f'
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 N. Clark Street
CHICAGO, ILL.
iiijii ti>n>i>iiiii»rr'r»>ujff>iiiiiii in 1)111 Hurt in>>fi^f'-rrmw j iiiiiuiiiii]
848
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
ILC VENTILATING FANS
ARE STANDARD FOR THEATRE VENTILATION
We are specialists
We have over 200
in Chicago theatres.
I LG FANS ARE
the self cooled motor
sumption— quiet run-
lation— freedom from
capable engineering
be glad to lay out
in theatre ventilation,
fans and blowers
alone.
NOTED FOR-
— low power con-
ning—ease of instal-
repairs. We have a
department and will
your system.
ILG Self Cooled Motor Fan.
SEND US A SKETCH OF YOUR THEATRE WITH SEATING CAPACITY AND TELL US THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGE
AVAILABLE, WE CAN THEN TELL YOU HOW TO PLACE THE FANS, WHAT THEY WILL COST TO INSTALL
AND OPERATE. ILG FANS CAN BE INSTALLED BY ANY ELECTRICIAN.
ILC ELECTRIC VENTILATINC CO., 160 WHITINC STREET, CHICACO, ILL.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORI.D
849
Moving Picture Electric
Light Plants
PritdiKC I IkkcrleM
L u rrcnt C hc«pe<'
than the I r use
A purt*kJ« or m •tMUaoMrr dirvv-onottcol.
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4 !fv.ui $l^^ »ip»»ri for **>»-
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■ r r«| Dcpt. for
•*!►« No. i-Ol.
Detroit Motor
Car Supply Co.
Oclroil. Mich-
LECTURES
The MOVING PICTURE WORLD h.t prep.red
th« follow.nf Lectures by W. STEPHEN
BUSH, in Booklet form, at $1.00
each, pottage prepaid
How To Put OnlTHE PASSION PUY
(S«cond Edltloa).
For,r»tbe rr«rea Worid K«nowa»d Produotion
How To Put On 'THE CRUSADERS
OR JERUSALEM DELIVERED
For cbe World's B«(t Film Co.. reatu*
Film (Cop7rl«tat, 1»11).
KEY ard COMPLETE LECTURE for
DANTE'S INFERNO
For kfoDopol Film Co.'e FlTeReel Produc-
tloD of the MUano Filmi Co. (It>l7).
opyrif ht*d and Publiabod Only By
MOVING PICTURE WORLD
25 Eatt 2iii Stree
NEW YOR< CITY
STUDIO FOR SALE
A completely equipped studio with
all new appointments centrally
located in New York City.
ADDRF.S?
Motion Picture Studio
c. o. Moving PIclura World
Box 226, Mad. Sq. P O., N. Y. City
■McKENNA-
11 BRASS
RAILINGS
EASELS
GRILLES
CUSPIDORS
BRASS
KICK PLATES
STAIR TREADS. DOOR SILLS
McKenna Bros. Brass Co.
PITTSBURGH, PA.
Oimameiital
Tliettti*es
PLASTER REUEF DECORATIONS
Theatrei Def4ne<l Everyw^her*
Write tor lUaitratad Theatre Ciulof. Stad aa Staaa •(
Theatre fee SpacUl Daaitme
U/>a Decoratori Sappljr Co.
2549 Archer Avenue
CHICAGO, ILL
When Your Picture Machine Needs Repairing
Why don't you tend it to ut7
We have the best equipped machine shop in the country and can re-
pair any make of machine. Write us and get acquainted.
We buy aecond hand machinei.
GEO. M. HOKE SUPPLY CO., 176 N. Slate SI.. *T.\iX'h Chkiflt.lll.
MORTIMER
FILM-CLEANER
Makes Dirty Films Clean and Bright. ^^hoVciV
I cans ^^hile Mm is being re -wound. Iscdand endorsed b% lead int
L VI and f>ositi>cl> UL Ak WILED NOT TO INJl RF. THE FILM. Pr.. . ...
.!r;J. Send tor ijluslratcd booklet and lestimonals. Morthitr Fill Cltlllf CO.
i^i makinf
' du»I ar.J .
-MliHT. N
-J theatre^ ■ - vi.T I-
ne. SlO.tXI: f~ , - , .r hun-
714 FiHilry iMg.. Pgrtiiu. Mr
8;o
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
CINES CO. of ROME
Studios and Factories, Rome and Padora
rthiTtiiPreferred Stock Lire 2,000,000
^•'"^^tordinary Stock, 3,750,000
Fully Paid-up Lire 5,750,000
ITALIAN-TURKISH WAR.
The first series are now all sold and the next ship-
ment expected about end of month, showing Aviators
in Warfare, Episodes of last engagement, Insurrec-
tion of Arabs. Approximately 1000 ft.
Orders executed in strict rotation.
Posters.
Branch for the
United States of America
445 BrOCme St., cor. Broadway
New Ycrk City
TELEPHONE, SPRING 9232
TELEGRAPHS, CINES NEW YORK
.
Mr, M, P. Exhibitor:
As a Magnate for your Box Office that will
stimulate your business and fertilize your Bank
Roll you must have Good Feature Attra<:tions.
This is your opportunity to secure exclusive
service for all the best Feature Films and Slides
on the market.
There is a place for you on our circuit.
And our services cost you nothing.
We personally review each attraction before
accepting them and thus warrant only the best,
while our service assures you of the best possible
prices.
If you desire the good money getting Features
for your program and wish to save both time and
money, write us at once for a place on our circuit.
Tell us the location and size of your house.
We'll book you the Feature to fill it.
We are here to assist you and our motto is Ser-
vice.
Don't delay but zvrite us today.
Serviceably yours.
THE TISDALE
FEATURE ATTRACTION SYNDICATE
OF CHICAGO
401-2-3 Chemical Bldg., Chicago, 111.
F. M. TISDALE. Pres. F. R. MARTIN, Mgr.
W. E. GREENE
FILM EXCHANGE, Inc.
THE OLDEST AND LARGEST INDEPENDENT
FILM EXCHANGE IN NEW ENGLAND
i
Mr. Exhibitor :
Start the Season right by
using an Independent Ser-
vice from a Reliable House.
We are buying the Output
of the Sales Co. and have
some choice services open.
Write, wire, or call today at
W. E. Greene Film Exchange, inc.
228 TREMONT ST., BOSTON, MASS.
Telephone: 2187-3790 Oxford
HAVE YOUR
POSTERS
MOUNTED
IN
POSTER STYLE
They are mounted on muslin and
Tacked on Roller and Moulding.
Hundreds or Thousands or similar
Paper Sheets have been mounted in
thib way. Some call it Roller or
Map Style, as they hang on wall.
Poster. Show Card E. C. BRIDGMAN
and Map Mounter g^ Warren St., N. Y. City
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
85'
"We recommend to the chemical men in the Movinji Picture trade who are having
difficulty in securinji iiood nejiative tilms.the followinji formula for tank development :
1 •i-iillol W atiT (Ml k;»I>
> "liiim Siilpliitc Anhyd. . 'A lb
Swiliiiiii L'urlKiiiatc " 2 lbs.
AKta (.lycin >/] \h
I iinc JO mins., teniptTature 70°. Thoroughly wash the
lilm alter (Icvflopmcnt before placing in tlic fixing batii.
The above formula will be found to give very brilliant nejiatives, and will entirely
overcome any daniier of foji." Yours very truly,
Berlin Aniline Works, 213-215 Water St., N. Y. City
IMOIfMCd
F900IVI ^r4L.V
When You Use French Grey Teaspoons
for Souvenirs
.- - -- FULL REGULATION SIZE AND WEIGHT
Scad IOC. for wmple aad Plans for giving kway toovcnirs. The plans arc indorsed by the
manager* of the largest bouses in the coontry. Copies of same mailed with sample.
INITED STATES I ACTORIES CO.. Manufscfurers, (icneral Offices 421 Dkrkty Buildlnj;. ChiaiKo
5c.
EACH
They will fUl
your house to
capacity every
performarice.
AN INVITATION TO EXHIBITORS
E.xhibitors from coast to coast are cordially invited to visit the exhibition
rooms of the Western office of the Moving Picture World, Suite 306, 307,
309. No. 167 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Representatives of the paper will be glad to extend every courtesy, and
give you information, if desired, with regard to the various propositions
that are advertised through the columns of the Moving Picture World.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED
INFORMATION BUREAU, MOVING PICTURE WORLD
167 West Washington St. CHICAGO, ILL.
Advertisers, send us samples of your product and a liberal supply of catalogues
SEND FOR MACKIE'S PRICE LIST IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED ONE.
W EVERYTHING IN MOTION PICTURE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT THE FILM
H. A. MUCKIE, Inc., 851-853 Broadway, u'irvu NEW YORK CIH
PEARL WHITE CONDENSERS 65c, EACH. SOLD ELSEWHERE FOR |i.
852
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"FOR GOODNESS SAKE"
Use Our Service
Don't Miss the Best
Ask us all about it
Anti-Trust Film Co.
128 W. LaKe St.. Chicago, 111.
FILM FOR SALE
300 Reels Independent Film— Imp-
Bison— Nestor, Etc.— No Junk— Ren-
ovated' Fine Condition — 10 to 25 Posters— Price $10.00 to
S12.50.
FRENCH FILM RESTORING CO ..Columbus, Ohio
INDEPENDENT FILM SERVICE
We'U make the RIGHT PRICE and give the RIGHT SERVICE.
Have little used Powers No. 6 fitted with new 1912 Model Motiograph
L<unp House to sell. Low Price.
Bau^ns in Tickets and Carbons. All kinds of Machines and Supplies.
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY CO., 105 N. Dearborn Street. Chicago
LUMIEBES METHYNOL
A PEEB OF
DEVELOPING
AGE .NTS
(USED SAME AS METOL)
Special $4,50 a pound in Lots 10 lb. (in Tin)
Prices $4.25 a pound in Lots 20 lb. (in Tin)
Sold only by LUMIERE JOUQLA CO. pho„e
75 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK Stuyvesant S3i
MARE EM YOUR-
SELF SLIDES
Make them yourself. Written with pen and ink
or typewriter. Three minutes to make a slide. Used
for advertising slides, to announce future or feature
programmes, for chorus slides when chorus slide is
missing. We send four colors of gelatin. The slides
look well and any one can make them. They are
handy also for announcing vaudeville acts. In fact
they may be readily used for anything you may wish
to say to your audience.
For the sum of three dollars ($3) cash with order,
we will send by express, charges not prepaid, or
$350 by registered mail, prepaid, the following:
24 cover glass, i package binder strips, i dozen
mats, I instruction sheet, i form sheet and 50 strips
assorted colors gelatin — enough for from 300 to 400
slides. Order now. Address
UTILITY TRANSPARENCY CO.
1733 West 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
American Moving Picture Machine Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF THE
STANDARD
Automatic Moving Pictnre Machine
1 01- 1 02 Beekman Street
New York
EXHIBITORS!!
BOOK THLS FILM IMMEDI.\TELY
The Italian-Turkish War
THE BIGGEST MONEY MAKER
1000 FEET — GENUINE POSTERS - BANNER
This is the Second Series (6 and 7) by the CINES CO. OF RO.ME.
showing fourteen most interesting events of the War
in Tripoli, Bengasi. Sidi-.Mesri, etc.
DON'T SHOW FAKES THEY HURT YOUR REPUTATION
Wire, write or call on me NOW for terms and dates
LAURENCE
304 EIGHTH AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY
TRANSARC
Price $50.
Dimensions, Syi" x ioJ4" z if'
Core Loss, 55 Wsta.
Volts at »rc, 35.
Amperes, 30-40-50-60.
Construction
Tke core is of the "SHELL" type constrtiction with higheat irade
•f fteel lamitations, exposing the outside surface to the air, while the
ceili mounted therein are carefully wound and treated in the mo«t
■pprored manner and protected from any possible damage thereto,
ketng mountel inside the core. For illustrated catalogue and ftill
iaformation apply to
THE ST. JOHN CORPORATION
180 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY
Sole Distributors for MOHAWK ELECTRIC CO., Albany, New Yerk.
Features You Can Feature
That's what your business needs. Wake up ! You fellers
who are in a rut
Get in the Buzz Bus— and Book a FEATURE WEEKLY.
Go in training on counting money — you'll need it if jrou
start booking our magnetic, coin getting,
FEATURE FILMS
We buy them all — Cheyene 191 1, Romeo and Juliet, Clio
and Phyletes, Train Robbers, Passion Play and thirty
others.
Today is the time, before your competitor beats you to it
Heralds — (x>lored Announcement Slides, Banners and
Lithographs sent in advance. Send for prescription now.
THE FEATURE FILM COMPANY
TOLEDO. OHIO.
'^DOCTORS OF HAS BEENS."
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
85^
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IMCni RKS
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eompJat*. •* p«f rul, liMl*Ii«d
oo iH buur** oouc*.
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IIKAlHirAKTUM rOK
ASBESTOS
Cartatni and Picture Bootha
J5:° C. W. Trainer Mfg. Co.
BOOKLIT 3U Trarl Ht.. lUXITOM
Moving Picture Machines
Stereopticons
MaKe Big Money
Motion Picture Theatre Supplies
W'c c.irry on hani .it .I'.i times the '.irt;cst .T
most complete line of Repairs and Supplies for
»1! St.inJ.ird Machines, also Tickets. Larboris.
■Screens. Chairs, etc. Can ship at once. Special
Slides made to order. We also handle Motio-
graph. Edison and Powers Machines. Write
to-dav for THE.\TRE C.\T.\LOGUE.
CHICAGO PROJECTING CO.
2l<> S. Oc«rb.)rn St.. Dept. A. Chicago. III.
YOU ARE THE VERY ONE
Mr. Theatre Manager, to install my Junior
Local Motion Picture making outfit, why not
grx. at it? It's so easy. I give you all advice.
Yon have to do it or your neighbor wilL
This cheap and perfect outfit enables you to
take pictures of your town occurrences. Show
your patrons their own familiar faces. Show
the film from time to time. Quite a nice
feather in ycur cap outside of the popularity
and prosperity you certainly will gain. Write
immediately for full description ana catalogues.
Take mv word, you are getting i.ooo% of your
invested money back. This outfit is a jewel,
and the mi>?ing link in your business.
EBERHARD SCHNEIDER
Optical Works
219 Second Avenue NEW YORK
Send postal card with
same and address plainly
written and receive free of
charge sample pages of
"Orpheum Collection" of
Moving Picture (dramatic
and descriptive) music.
Until further notice these
^lendid collections will be
offered at the following
special prices :
No. I (post paid) 58 cts.
Ko. 2 (post paid) 58 cts.
Both numbers post paid for $1.15.
Clarence E. Sinn
1501 Sedgwick St. Chicago. III.
G. W. Bradenburgh
Cinematograph Films
Hi North Eighth Street. Philadelphii. Pa
Phona. Markst It*
Cabia: BraJ-Fllms. Phlla.
Codes A, B. C SUi Edition
Italy -Turkey War
980 ft., price 8 cts. ft.
One-sheet four color posters
The Only Film Show-
ing Actual War
Scene i — Governor-General of
Tripoli.
Scene 2 — Turkish gunners in
the forts.
Scene 3 — Italian cruiser shell-
ing coast, showing exploding
shells, etc.
Scene 4 — Havoc of shell strik-
ing on board R. N. Carlo Al-
berto.
Scene 5 — Italian squadron
shelling Turkish camps at Derna.
Scene 6 — Sinking of Turkish
cruiser Aka-Bey by Italian
cruiser Prevesa.
Scene 7 — .After the Ultima-
tum: Bombardment of Tripoli;
destruction of Benghazi, show-
ing customs house being de-
stroyed by the ten-inch shells of
the R. N. Roma.
State Rights given away on
orders in quantities.
Photography perfect ; will al-
low examination.
All films cash with order.
Next week's release:
Capt. Fox and The Chinese Rebels
Posters ? Yes !
ANOTHER WAR FILM
Independent Film Service
231 North 8th Street
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We have contracted for the EX-
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for a series of film productions
conceded to be the GRE.^TEST
NOVELTIES EVER AT-
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first-class houses only, as the prices
of these features will be prohib-
itive for the smaller exhibitor.
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DORIS PROPOSES A RACE
THE BETTER MAN
/^F two equally attractive suitors Doris cannot decide
^^^ which to choose, so devises a novel plan to determine
which is the better man. The rivals have a race from the
Post Office to her house. Lying on the road, apparenth-
hurt, is Pedro, Doris' old servant. The first suitor rushes
by, but the second, at the risk of losing a bride, stops and
helps the old man home, whereupon Doris divulges the
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npHE picture tells a true
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POWER'S survived without
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" I was in a railroad accident last season and the machine
was struck by a freight train, when it was in a common
wooden box all set up ready for use, and thrown 30 feet.
The wreck smashed up trunks and trucks, but never hurt
the machine in any way."
This demonstrates POWER'S great stability, but it does not
speak for its other virtues — perfect adjustment, ease of operation,
lack of noise, pictures without flicker, clear and steady.
Power's Cameragraph No. 6 has made friends everywhere
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Let us help decorate your lobby for the holidays — Mail us the coupon in the lower lejt-hand corner
Thanhouser
'GREATEST DECEMBER
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SHE
%% Request Now "Greatest December's" Greatest Picture!
^^ IN 2 REELS
RIDER HAGGARD'S MYSTERY MASTERPIECE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26.
A Special and a Feature Issued as a Regular Thanhouser Release
Released, Tuesday, December 19
Greatest December's" Human Interest Film
THE TOMBOY
Released, Friday, December 22
The Second "Greatest December" Feature
CINDERELLA
FROM THE MOST FAMOUS FAIRY STORY KNOWN
Scene
from
"Cin-
der-
ella"
is a person that is well calculated to corral your admiration, with
her brave and independent spirit, characteristic as it is of a
Nation of Freemen. Her tiny sister, too, has qualities that will
play upon your affections — she it is, who finaliv brings The Tom-
t)oy into her own. The picture is quite an oddity in the human
interest way and that's why it's found in the "Greatest December"
list. Ask for it when you ask for the "Grtatcst December"
Features.
euerySheet that you get when
wer left-hand corner, and the
Just tack up the "Cinderella"
you mail us the coupon in the
supreme excellence of the film will do the rest. At some stage of
the game we've every one of us read "Cinderella"^-or HAD IT
RE.\D to us — and the questions on the Query-Sheet will awaken
fond recollections — which will draw 'em in. The change of the
lizards to horses, the pumpkin to a coach and the other transitions
are really marvelous.
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Thanhouser Company beg to announce that the exhibitor can secure from his exchange tzvo kinds of
one-sheet four-color lithos for "She," and a three-sheet Artposter. The supply of the three-sheet Art-
posters is limited and it is requested that you give your exchange NOW an idea of how many three-sheet
Artposters you will require.
THANHOUSER COMPANY
Jagggf New Rochelle, N. Y.
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COMING FOR THE HOLIDAYS cqwng
A Series of Children's Fairy Stories
RELEASE!) TLESD.VY, DEC. 12th
THE FIRST MAN
{Length, approx. I,CXXD feet.)
There is an ingenuous plot, excellent acting and splendid stage management in this comedy. It
will cause ripples, torrents, floods of hearty laughter.
Here is an excellent split reel of comedy.
RELEASED THURSDAY, DEC. 14th
THE HACK AND SCHMIDT BOUT
{Length, approx. 513 feet.)
Schmidt arrives from Germany to champion America's "white hope" of the mat in the world's
greatest wrestling bout. Hack uses a new sort ot "jiu jitsu" and puts the German lion on his back.
A real roar!
— On the same reel —
A POLISHED BURGLAR
{Length, approx. 487 feet.)
A laughable little conceit with plenty of lively situations.
RELEASED FRIDAY, DEC. L=>th
A GOODFELLOW'S CHRISTMAS EVE
{Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
An exceptionally pretty Christmas story with the true spirit of the Vuletide. A real feature!
RELEASED SATURDAY, DEC. 16th
THE COWBOY COWARD
{Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
A western drama by the Essanay Western players. Compelling in interest.
Elssanay Film Mfg'. Company
521 First National BanK Building, CHicaffo, 111. C'
LONDON
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After all, Carbons are the most important
factors in moving picture projection. Unless
Carbons of the very best quality obtainable are
used, it is impossible to throw a clear, well
defined picture ; and even the most expert
operator cannot get proper results from inferior
Carbons.
Therefore, if you wish to obtain perfect
projection, insist on getting the genuine
"ELECTRA" Pink Label CARBONS
Sole Importer
HUGO REISINGER
11 BROADWAY
NEW YORK CITY
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YOU NAME THE DAY
FOR THE SECOND
ECLAIR RELEASE
Another Eclair will be issued very
shortly and You are Just as much in-
terested in its success as we are.
What Day Do You Want for
its issue ?
We zvill be guided entirely by the
decision of the trade.
Bear In Mind : JVe are now
issuin;^ The American Eclair on
Tuesday and the Paris- American-
ized Eclair on Thursday.
High Class Comedy will character-
ize the Second Release and many Two-
sub iect reels zvill be offered.
We value your opinion and will
appreciate an expression from you at
once.
HANDSOME SOUVENIR FOR
YOUR TROUBLE
To every exhibitor or renter who
writes, we will mail with our compli-
ments a handsome, New Photo of the
Harrison- Fisher Girl, all ready for
framing.
Coming Releases
Thursday, December 7
There Fell a Flower
(Comedy)
Life in Haute Piemont (Educational)
An Interesting Split Reel
Tuesday, December 12
The Musician's Daughter
American Heart Tale
Thursday, December 14
Japanese Drama
Her One Day's Dream
with artists from the Imperial
Theatre, Tokio
Tuesday, December 19
A Tragic Joke
unusual American drama
Tuesday, December 26
The Wrong Bottle
or a Drug Clerk's Mistake
Get on Our Mail List
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BRANCHES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
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GREAT NORTHERN
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CARL ALSTRUP
Flaying Leading Parts in
All Feature Comedies
Release for Saturday, December 9th
BUTTONS AND HOOKS
A comedy of an entirely new kind. One that compels hilarity. A real rib-tickler.
Enacted by star performers.
ON THE SAME REEL :
WINTER IN SWITZERLAND
An exceedingly charming picture of Alpine scenery. Snowbound villages nestle
in the valleys with the superb peaks forming a wonderful and impressive background.
Release for Saturday, December 16th
HIS FIRST MONOCLE
A delicious comedy film with every scene a laughable one.
ON THE SAME REEL: ^ O F IT C P
An admirable travel subject, depicting many interesting scenes amongst which the
Corinthian Canal, Corfu Harbor, and the German Emperor's mansion are included.
Our lobby display is now ready for the trade. Write for circular.
All Firat-ClatM Independent Exchange* Handle Our Product
Sold Only Through Motion Picture Diatributing
and Salet Company
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO.,7 E. 14th St^ N.Y.
INORDISK FILM CO. OF COPENHAGEN.)
A NEW STUDIO
Has just been completed by Champion
NEW
Have also
Answer:
PLANS
FACILITIES
SUBJECTS
been introduced into CHAMPION'S System.
And >vhy all tHis, Mr. Exhibitor?
To turn out the best pictures possible in a modern plant
REL.EA.SES F"0
R T-MIS M^EEK
The Coward's Flute
Released Dec. 18
When the tide of battle surged into defeat, Arthur
Paget's cowardice fell off, and he heroically led
the troops back upon the wave of victory.
By Decree 0/ Fate
Released Dec. 20
A Great Drama of Life's occurrences as wrought
by the Heind of Fate.
A REAL REALISM
Sold Through
Motion Picture Distributing
dk Sales Co.
CHAMPION FILM COMPANY
MARK M. DINTENFASS. General Manager (^i
12 EAST 15th STREET, NEW YORK CITY
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THE GIRL AND THE H/VLF-BACK
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95
(Copyrigh' (*MI, Imp f-ilm« Co)
A great "rah-rah" picture that will bring your audience to its feet in wild excitement. The football
scene is one of the best things you ever saw on a screen and is the climax of a corking good love
story. Released Monday, Dec. 18. Your favorite, King Ba.ggott, takes the leading role. Sufficient!
"The Professor
(Copyright 191 1, Imp Films Co.)
99
In which a detective tackles a knotty problem and runs up against a sleep-walker.
Dec. 2\. Go after it hard.
Released Thursday.
"Saturday Split Imp"
(i-iotii suhjccts copyright 191 1, imp l-iims Co.)
A slam-bang comedy, "A Pair of Gloves," is crowded into the first
600 feet of this reel; followed by "Niagara Falls Celebration,"
embracing 400 feet packed full of corking good stuff, the famous
Leach going through Whirlpool Rapids in a barrel, some great
airship stufT and oth^r extremely interesting views. Beg for it!
IMP N(^TKS: — PImIos of Imp performers for sale. Picture post cards of
King Haggott are splciuli<l souvenirs. Imp .\. H. C. Books make dandv Christmas
gifts for voiir patrons. Three Imps a week in«ure vou of AT I.E.A:>T THRKE
Ci^On iforSKS FA'F.KY \\ K.EK. is YOI'R oxch.-mK . • . • ~ •
-; /• \:v\- .1- A,!l .1- tin M.in.l.iy .ir.cl Tluir-cl.i\ Inii-s-
Independent Moving Pictures Co.
of America
102 W. 101st Street, New York.
CARL LAEMMLE. Pres.
A SPLIT IMP,
YHMJU im^s .
EVERY WELK^J
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THE COMET
Tne most pretentious picture tlie "Comet" Company Kas offered to date
A Game of Bridg'e
R.eleased Monday, Dec. 1 8tK
A skillfully presented picture of lociety's latest frolic — "Bridge". The salon
scene sparkles ^vitk beautiful ^irls, stunning gowns and gorgeous scenic effects.
The Independent exhibitor -who is not getting two "Comets " every -week i» being
shabbily treated
by his exchange
mam. This busi-
ness builder is
1000 feet.
The above is a nign-class reel but not one •wnit better tban
The Man with the Camera
A corKIng cosnedx dr&xna— Q85 feet
R.eleased Friday, Dec 22iid
This picture sho'ws a band of crooks, disguised as moving picture camera men
and what happened to them when they tried to "put it over" on a suburban chief
THROUGH MOTION PICTURE DISTRIBUTING AND SALES CO.
COMET FILM CO.. 344 E. 32iid St.. New York. N. Y.
Exchanges buying from this Weekly Program. There is a reason.
Nothing better on the Market.
WEEKLY PROGRAM:
MONDA.Y— Imp, Comet, American, CKampion, Nestor.
TUESDAY— THanHouser, Bison, Pollers, (Eclair, American).
M^EO ^ESD AY— CKampion, Solax, Reliance, Ambrosio, Nestor.
THURSDAY— Rex, American, Itala, Ixnp, Eclair.
FRIDAY— Bison, Solax. TKanKouser, Lux, Comet.
SATURDAY- Po^)rers, Itala, Great NortHern, Nestor, Reliance, (Republic
starts Dec. lOth), Imp.
SUNDAY— Majestic, Republic starts Dec. 1 7tb. Solax (starts Dect 24tH).
AMZBICAN FILM MANTJFACTXrEING CO Ashland Block Chicaro, 111.
NEW YORK MOTION PICTUEE CO 1 Union Square N. Y. C.
CHAMPION FILM COMPANY 12 East 15th Street N. Y. C.
ECLAIS FILM COMPANY Fort Lee. N. J.
GREAT NORTHERN FILM COMPANY 7 East 14th Street N. Y. C.
INDEPENDENT MOVING PICTURE COMPANY Kg West 101st Street N. Y. C.
LUX FILM COMPANY 10 East 15th Street N. Y. C.
MAJESTIC MOTION PICTURE COMPANY 145 West 45th Street N. Y. C.
COMET FILM COMPANY 344 East 32nd Street N. Y. C.
NESTOR FILM COMPANY Ave. E. and 43rd Street. Bayonne. N. J.
PO^^^ERS MOTION PICTURE COMPAKY 511 West 42nd Street N. Y. C.
REX MOTION PICTURE COMPANY 573 Eleventh Ave N. Y. C.
CARLTON M. P. LABORATORIES 54O West 21st Street N. Y. C.
REPUBLIC FILM COMPANY I45 West 45th Street N. Y. C.
SOLAX FILM COMPANY Congress Avenue Flushinp. L. I.
THANHOUSER COMPANY New Rochelle. N. Y.
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MOTION PICTURE DISTRIBUTING & SALES CO., Ill E. 14th St., New York City
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The Moving Picture World says: '' THE VIOLIN MAKERS OF NUREMBERG
is a notable film . . . an idyl ... a delicate subject done in u dainty way . . . holds
the interest . . . is an example that we hope to see followed by all Independent
manufacturers.'' _ . - - The film is released Friday, December 22.
Get It!'
Get It!!
Write for
a special
list of
Music
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NESTORS A WEEK
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NESTOR
Oldest and Best I * ^'Ghc Worfh^Whtle Ftlm*^ I Always a Feature
Monday, December 11th, 1911
"ONLY AN ICEMAN"
If you do not yet know the tip-lop quality and
drawing power of the MONDAY NESTOR, break
the ice now with "Only An Iceman,'' the pleas-
antest, sweetest, merriest, funniest and happiest
comedy yet produced. 995 feet of delightfully
charming film swept by a gale of laughter. GET IT!
Monday, December 18th
"THE LOVE CHASE"
Irresistibly Funny Foto-Comedy
Scene from "ONLY AN ICEMAN'
Wednesday, December 13th
"THE LAW OF
THE RANGE"
A rousing Western Foto-Drama of the West
and ta^en in the West — stirs, impresses and
delights — scenic grandeur, capital acting and
unsurpassed photography. 980 feet of worth
while film — abounds with cumulative action
and grips with a strong sense of reality.
QET IT!
Wednesday, December 20th
"THE NEW
RANCH-OWNER"
Rapid, Roaring Western Comedy Scene from "the law of the range"
Saturday, December 16th, 1911
'IN THE EARLY DAYS"
Strong Western Drama of
the Inimitable Nestor
Variety.
"MUTT AND JEFF MAKE
THE FEATHERS FLY"
Snappy, Riotous and Catchy
Nonsense.
GET
THIS
BIG
SPLIT
REEL
COMING-"Desperate Desmond Foiled by Claude Eclair e^^-Sat, Dec. 23rd
DAVID HORSLEY, BAYONNE, N. J.,
SALES CO. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS
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R€lcatd Friday, Dmc. IS. 1911
Bill and His Chum
Tired of Married Life
Comedy— Ltnglfi 521 ft.
When a man is married
his troubles begin.
Mistaken for the
Culprit
Diama— Length 4S9 ft.
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On Thursday, December 14th,
this dying year,
an industrial
is called
picture you need
The
Logging Indusfry"
There arc industrial pictures — and then
there are industrial pictures. They're
the same, only different. One variety
boresy while the other augurs well for the
trade. There's the industrial picture
that's oiih' a conglomeration of uncon-
nected scenes, with the captions the
only intelligent and intelligible feature of
the whole arrangement; and there's the
industrial picture that really teaches a
lesson in universal economics. Of this
class, conspicuous for its absence, or at
best infrequency, on the exhibitor's
program, is
"The Logging Induslry"
The picture shows a great branch of human endeavor,
with a sufficiency of human interest. Watching it, one
feels the swing of mighty arms, the song of a man's work
close to Nature, the inspiration of primeval labor. From
the forest to civilization — this is the text of the film.
It's a fast motion motion picture!
R€X
MOTION PICTURE
MASTERPIECE CO.
573 Eleventh Avenue
New York City
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7%e Leading Motion
Picture Producer
offhe WortcL
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Dec. 18th
EVANGELINE
Pictured from a Dramatization of
Longfellow's Beautiful IDYLL of
ARCADIA.
Beautiful Poetic Drama.
About 1000 feet.
Dec. 19th
For His PaFs Sake
A Drama Dealing with the
"DAMON and PYTHIS" — Like
Friendship of Two Western Men. —
About 1000 feet.
RELEASED
JAN. l8t, 1912
1 REEL REGULAR, 2 REELS SPECIAL
SELIG'S SUBLIME MASTERPIECE
"CINDERE^LL A"
In Three Reels with Picturedom's Greatest Star
MISS MABEL TALIAFERRO
The dainty, diminutive, internat.ona. id.,,. The production Beautiful, P----;] .^^^„ ^J.^^^^^^^f i;tf;^"n7eSabl^''-
C...„,.„7•n„»./,;■ ./ MoHno Picture History. Rich, costly -'^^^f^f-/;;';';^;;^:^ superb cos- ^^
pictorial magnificence. There are 99 scenes, or over 3.000 ft. of elaborate settings v ^^
tumes. perfect photography, wonderful effects, and the act.on .s ."comparable ,n .ts
dramatic elegance. The story is beyond doubt the sweetest ever told-that
of Cinderella and her silver slipper-the story that is ever dear to
the hearts of old and young alike.
DOrr FAIL TO BOOK THIS WOMOEHFUL PICTURE
Everything to aid exhibitors
in their advertising.
Dec. 21st
Brown of Harvard
An elaborate and cleverly enacted visu-
alization of HENERY WOODRUFF'S
greatest dramatic success. Produced
by special arrangement with the own-
ers of the copyright. Big boat race
scenes. SINGLE REEL SELIG
FEATURE.
Dec. 22nd
Co.
The Little Widow
A vivid Drama of the Klondyke days
with a perilous voyage at sea as the
principal motif. THRILLING.
About 1000 feet.
Cfy/cacro
EUROPEAN OFFICeS
LONDOIV -^ BERLIN --^ ^T PETER SBURcN^ Thi \^^
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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"ONE TOUCH OF NATURE"monimv.decii«^
iu'i laiinlifs Mt (ipposUf laitiis. tiivuk-d In liic iiilfrinarnayc tii their cliil-
ilrcn, are reunited by tlie birtli of a ijrandchiM, which makes all hearts kin.
Strontr and logical.
Mut Turner
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THE MILITARY AIR-SCOUT' TucSC»Y,06a2
Kirl .V.ilii a I
AlM>ve the clouds he attacks the enemy, who return his fire with an aero-
l)Iane gun. which brings- him down. He lands safely, escapes and reports the
defeat of the opposing forces and the sinking of their war vessels. The beauty of
this picture is — we see all these things done, and in perfect safety.
THE VENTRILOQUIST'S TRUHK'wioNfsnAY,Dfci3i
The moment it opens the fun comes out, and keeps coming out.
closes you can't stop laughing.
When it
Joha Bunny
LOVE AT GLOUCESTER PORTTfi»i>Av,otci5.
Suspicious of his sweetheart, a jealous swain tries to get his supposed rival
out of the way. He lives to rue the day and plead for pardon. "The green-
eyed" monster pursues him on land and sea.
MiM Tapler ^^
--inT-n^-iiin'i-iTr-^ . ^
lie is a detective. He keeps after his man, whom he makes look sick and
"gets in strong"' with a pretty Western girl. It"s great, with Western snap and
life. Wm. R. Dunne
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Next Week "^^^^Sf^m^^ )^ j.Uw -^^ Next Week
"VIT.VGRAPH MONTHLY OF CURRENT EVENTS"— A full volume. .Mondav, December iSi;;
"VANITY FAIR" (Three Reels)— Big Feature Film Tuesdav, December 19th
"FIRES OF DRIFTWOOD '—Christmas Storv Wednesdav, December 20th
"A REFORMED SANTA CLAUS'— Another Christmas Storv Fridav! December 22nd
• THE OLD DOLL"— It tells its own story Saturday. December 23rd
P TlieVitagrapli Company of America iilsi^
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LUBIN FILMS
Released Wednesday, December 13, 1911. Split Reel.
MR. & MRS. iSUSPICIOUS
^TT A humorous lesson is administered to a hus-
^ band and wife who are unduly jealous of
each other. Through their suspicions and spy-
ing upon each other's actions, they are led into
a decidedly unpleasant predicament.
QUICK! A PLUMBER
^TT A roaring comedy, in which a bungling
^ house-holder punctures a waterpipe in his
kitchen, floods the house, nearly drowns the cook,
and in his amateurish efforts to stop the leak has
everybody around him dodging and falling.
Scene from "THE SUBSTITUTE'
LOVE DECIDES
JIT A strong story, dealing with the marriage of May and
^ December. The young wife is sorely tempted to desert
her home, but is prevented at the crucial moment through the
potent power of love.
Released Saturday, December 16, 1911.
Length about 1,000 feet.
A TIMELY LESSON
JIT A married man, who had become infatuated with a hand-
^ some widow and believes that he no longer loves his wife
and child, is brought to his senses through the instrumentality
of his wife's brother, who causes him to suffer the same heart-
aches he had inflicted upon his wife.
Released Thursday, December 14, 1911.
Length about 1,000 Jeet
THE SUBSTITUTE
JTT A rousing melodrama, in which a girl telegraph
^ operator takes her brother's place as engineer of
a special train, and through her heroism in climbing a
telegraph pole and summoning troops from a nearby
post, by means of a field telegraph instrument, pre-
vents the robbery of an express car at the hands of a
large body of brigands.
Released Monday, December 18, 1911.
Length
about
1,000 ft.
Scene from "A TIMELY LESSON"
WATCH FOR OUR 2 REEL CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION. RELEASED THUR., DEC. 21
LUBIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
CHICAGO: 208 N. FIFTH AVENUE
LONDON: 45 GERRARD ST., W-
MODEL NEW STUDIOS,
20th and Indiana Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa.
BERLIN: 35 FRIEDRICH STR.
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TUESDAY. DECEMBER 19th
'♦SANTA CLAUS AND THE CLUB-MAN"
(Christmas Belease.)
0 &ST.
The Clubman Harold M. Shaw
HiB Fiancef Bessie Learn
Her Mother Mrs. Wallace Erskine
The Butler Bigelow Cooper
Two Waifs ^^Jj.^ »«" ^..
I Edna May Weick
An appealing story of two little waifs left out in the cold the ni(,'iit before
Christmas. Through the beneficent Influence of Santa Glaus, their own and others'
lives were brightened.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 20th
'THE SIGN OF THE THREE LABELS"
OABT.
The Bride Mabel Trunnelle
The Bridegroom Herbert Prior
The Hotel Clerk Yale Benner
The Waiter Edward O'Connor
n«»«i T>„„o i Edward Clarke
^°*«> ^°y^ {Edwin Clarke
The Maid Ethel Jewett
A bride and groom unwittingly offend "The United Brotherhood of Hotel
Servants" In Ehirope. What happens to them almost beggars description, until
they finally discover their mistake and square themselves. This is a comedy
far out of the ordinary.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 22nd
"HOW SIR ANDREW LOST HIS VOTE"
from "In the Fog," by Richard Harding Davis.
CAST.
Sir Andrew Marc McDermott
Honorable Grant Richmond Charles Ogle
The Hostess Camilla Dalberg
r Mabel Trunnelle
, »„ A»*„™ J Bigelow Cooper
Amateur Actors j j.^^^; j^^^^"
(^Joseph Levering
The Butler William West
Through a group of amateur actors, Sir Andrew Is made to believe that a
terrible crime has been committed and so loses his vote on an important bill in
the House of Commons. But unfortunately for the conspirators, their scheme
miscarries. It Is high-class comedy, refreshing in Its originality.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 23rd
"PAT CLANCY'S ADVENTURE"
From "The Shamrock and the Palm," by 0. Henry.
OAST.
Pat Clancy Edward O'Connor
Senor DeVega Charles M. Seay
Sailors and Members of Clancy's Party
This quaint conceit of O. Henry's, tells how Pat Clancy enlisted, as he thought,
to light for the oppressed people of Gautemala. and found he was wanted for
something very different. He comes out ahead in the end though.
Release of December 27th: "THE STIFF THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF."
A perfect scream from start to finish. A comedy of unusual briskness.
THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
873
Sunday
T
HE first day of the vs;-eeK, the first day of the
year; not alone in priority of time, but in prior-
ity of principle, in priority of pre-eminence and
prominence. It is a day of hallowed memories,
of memorable reminiscences; a day of svv/^eetness
and serenity, with just a suggestion of solemnity and
sadness, yet a sadness that is not sere but soothing.
There is never so much peace in the •world, never so
much peace in our hearts, never so much song and
solace in our souls, as on Sunday !
Roses and peace; the lull of strife; calmness and
contentment; the happy carolling of carefree creatures
of the ail ! The sea itself is a sermon, the sKy a psalm.
And every-where— roses and peace !
Wars and v^oes; vanity and vaunting; pride and
predatory prerogative; crime and cruelty; folly and
futility — these are forgotten! We Knov7 only the
homily and harmony and homage of an humble heart,
and a sacred tranquility pervades and permeates all.
Sunday, the f.rst day of the -weeK, the first day of the
year, the first day tnat a new^-born wrorldL emerged
from desperate darKness, from night and blight, and
rejoicing. looKed upon the light !
Sunday is not only a day of rest, but a day of
recreation. We find church unity manifesting itself in
such AA/^ays as the opening of all art galleries to the
public on Sunday.
Minneapolis, Denver, Omaha. San Francisco and
other cities have municipal concerts on Sunday, writh
moving pictures for the instruction and amusement of
the people.
THE GEM MOTION PICTURE CO.
874
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
THE "REVENUE" AND THE GIRL
A Stirring Drama of the Kentucky Mountains
Love finds a way to overcome a hated enemy. One sensation follows another in
this picturesque story.
Released Monday, Dec, 25fh.
The Higher Toll
An intense drama of a sister'.s devotion.
The settings are beautiful California.
Released Wednesday, Dec. 27th.
The Maid's Double
A decidedly novel story of
mistaken identity.
Released Friday, Dec. 29th.
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for this feature film for 50 cents, postage prepaid.
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50 cents each, postage prepaid.
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Vol. 10
DECEMBER 16, 1911
No. 11
ACTUESS. THE (MaJmtIO S.S8
ADVEKTlSlNi; FOU EXHIBITOltS 888
AMOM; TMK lHICACO SIIKWS 8T»
a.mom; ■r^^: exhiiutoks 024-om
ANOTHER I'ICTLKB ORDIXANL-B 891
CALEXDAU OK t.irENSED RELEASES 910
CALEXKAK ok IM>EI'ENDEXT RELEASES. 800
CHIC.Vi;<> LETTER 8»0
CINCINNATI 914
C»MM"EXTS ON THE FILMS (Imlepenileiit I 906
COMMENTS OX THE nL.MS (Llifnsedt 903
COBRESI'OXPENCE 918
DANGERS OF THE FOREIGN MARKET. THE. 877
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
GOODFELLOWS' CHRISTMAS EVE, THE
(Esaaoay) 885
MILDRED HOLLAND IN PICTURES 881
INDEI'EXnEXT FILM STORIES 926
INDEPENDENT RELEASE DATES 836
IN THE .MISSISSIPPI VALLEY 914
I.XQITRIE.S 896
KALEM SENDS COMPANY TO ORIENT 880
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 911
LICENSED FILM STORIES 918
LICENSED RELEASE DATES 938
LONDON LETTER S78
LOUISVILLE. KY »13
NEW E.NOLAM'
NOTRE DAME I»i; lAltl-
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OnSERVATIONS BY OCR MAN ABOIT TOWN. 896
I'ROllLE.MS IX PICTI RES (B7 W. 8. Biub)..8r7
PROJECTION I>EI-ARTil>;XT 8M
RANDOM SHOTS OF A PKTIRB FAX.
REVIEWS OF NOTABLE Fll MS
8M
SCENARIO WRITER. THI. -;•••.
SONG SLIDE RELEASES M12
SONG AND SIXilKR flVT
STORIES OF THE FII..MS (IndepCDdantt OSe
STORIES OF THE FILMS (Uceoaed) 918
MOVING PICTURE EDUCATOR. THE 882 maNIFACTTRERS- ADVANCE NOTES 007 VANITY FAIR (Vlt.gr.ph,
MOVING PICTURE ELOPEMENTS CON-
FACTS AND COMMENTS 876 DE.MXED 878 WASHINGTON. D. C
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.16
CARBON niPORXEBS.
FRORIP. L. E 941
KIEWERT. CHAS. L 940
REISINGER. H S60
ELECTEICAL AlTD MECHANICAL EOUIPMENT.
FORT WAYNE ELEC. CO 0—
DETROIT ENGINE WORKS 935
UALLIIEKG, J. H 935 '.M 6
ILG ELEC. CO »4*>
.MACKIE. II. A 944
SCHXEIDEU, E 920
ST. JoIlN CORPOR.VTION 942
FILM BBOKEBS.
EXPORT FILM CO 911
NATIONAL FILM BROKERS 831
FILM DEALEBS AND IMFORTEBS.
INTErLNAlIoNAL F1I..M TUADEHS 930-945
FILM EXCHANGES.
BRADE.NBIUG. GEO 945
FEATVKE FIL.M CO 945
FEATIKE F1L.M CO. (Toledo) 944
FE.Vn RE AND EDICATIONAL FILM CO. ...929
GREENE, W. E 935
HETZ. 1 922
LAEMMLE FILM SERVICE 928
SWAAI! FILM SERVICE 920
SWANSON CRAWFORD FILM CO 933
INDEPENDENT FILM MANXTFACTUREBS.
CHA.MPION KIL.M CO S62
CO.MET FILM CO 864
ECI.AIU FILM CO **l
GEM MOTION PICTCRE CO 873
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO S«2
IMP 863 W5
LIX FILM CO 867
MAJESTIC FILM CO 937
M. P. DIS. & SALFjS CO 861
NESTOR FILM CO 866
NEW YORK MOTION PRTIKE CO 92S
POWERS MOTION Pll-TIRES CO 927
BEX MOTION PICTIRE CO 887
SOLAX MOTION PICTURE CO 865
THANHOrSER CO 858
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
LICENSED FILM MANUFACTUBERS.
EIH.-50N FILM CO
ESSANAY FILM CO
KALEM CO
KLEINE. GEO
I.I ItlX MFG. CO
MELIES. G
I'ATIIE FRERES CO
SEI.Ii; POLY.SCOPE CO
VITAGRAPH CO
.872
.859
.874
.919
.870
.947
.871
.S6S
S69
MISCELLANEOUS.
AM. THEATER CIRTAIN & SUPPLY CO W2
ANTITRUST FILM CO 911
AilUSEXIEXT SUPPLY CO W3
ASSOCIATED M. P. SCHOOL 944
BARCKHOFF. C 942
B.VTTERSHAI.L & OLESON 944
BERLIN ANILINE WORKS 912
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISE.MENTS 938
CORCXJRA.N". A. J 929
EXHIBITORS' ADVERTISING CO 942
EXHIBITORS' ADV. A SPECIALTY CO 910
FREXCH FILM RESTORING CO 944
GUNDLACH MANHATTAN CO 943
HOKE. GEO. H 912
INFORMATION BUREAU 931
I.AVEZZI MACHINE WORKS 944
UMIERE-JOUGLA 944
McKENNA BROS 922
MOVING PICTURE P.kTENTS CO 917
MUSIC PRODUCTION CO 932
NATIONAL TICKET CO 936
NATIONAL X-RAY REFLECTOR CO 941
ORTIIO FILM CO 927
PRINCESS THEATER 943
PITTSBURG M. P. SUPPLY CO 922
REID DIFFUSE CO 9."?2
SANITARY SERVICE CORP 944
S.VBGENT. E. W 945
STEBBINS. CHAS. M •»
THREE IN ONE OIL CO. . .% 8«7
TRAINER. C. W »22
WELLMAN, A. J W3
ZENITH MFG. CO W3
MOVING PICTURE MACHINE MANUTACTUBEBS.
AMERICAN -M. P. .MACHINE CO 942
EDISON M. IV MACHINE CO 872
ENTERPRISE oITICALCO 927-»83
POWER. NICHOLAS W8
MUSICAL rNSTBUMEHTS.
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SINN. CI.AREXCE E ...931
Wl RI.ITZER. RUDOLPH 928
ZEIDLER DRUM CO 9*5
OPEBA CHAIB MANTTFACTUBERS.
AMERICAX SEATING CO 946
ANDREWS. A. H 9*«
BENNETT, GEO. W^ 946
HARDESTY CHAIR OO 946
STEEL FURNITURE CO 946
WISCONSIN LUMP.ER CO 947
PBOJECTION SCREENS.
INVENTORS' SPECIALTY CO 919
MIRROROID CO 927
SILVER SCREEN CO Wl
THE IIADFIELD HALL CO 902
SONG SLIDE MANVFACTUBEB8.
AMERICAN MOTION SLIDE CO »12
CHICAGO SONG SLIDE CO 912
LEVI CO »«
SCOTT A VAN ALTENA »12
SIMPSON. A. I.. 912
UTILITY TRANSPARENCY CO ^MS
SPECIAL BELEASES
BUFFALO JONES 915
(TNES CO. OF RON,: Ml
NATIONAL FILM MS lUll'-l TING CO 925
RAISING THE MAINE FILM CO 921
SING SING FILM <<• 927
TOURNAMENT FILM CO. .. 932
THEATBICAL ABGHTrECTB.
DECORATORS' SUPPLY CO. •'•"•l
876
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Facts and Comments
WE confess to some surprise that the idea of giving
periodical illustrated reviews of great events
taking place in all parts of the globe has not
been followed more freely after the pronounced success
of "the world's events in moving pictures," now featured
by two companies. The reproach of imitation would not
hold here, for. the field is wide and open to all on even
terms. As people read different newspapers, being in-
terested in all, they would likewise be glad to see the pic-
torial news budget of different film companies. If there
is to-day a shorter way to immediate recognition and
popularity than a portrayal of contemporaneous events
by means of the cinematograph, we have not heard of it.
There are at least a dozen companies financially strong
enough to enter this new and highly promising field of
cinematographic effort. So far only the surface has been
skimmed, and the service now availble may easily be im-
proved in quantity, at least, if not in quality. An organ-
ization rivaling in completeness that of the Associated
Press or of the International Cable Bureaus, and possess-
ing the ability to rate news according to its proper
value could, with the aid of the moving picture, easily
become the greatest news-distributing force in the his-
tory of mankind.
FROM recent talks with men and women interested in
the cause of education we incline to the belief that
one of the first uses of the educational moving picture
will be in aid of elementary training. Eventually the
cinematograph will revolutionize all elementary teaching
and practically control it. It has long been the opinion
of experts that the modern child is taught too early and
too quickly and that a draft is made upon the reflective
power of the child long before nature is ready to meet it.
The exercise of reflection and abstraction begins with
the alphabet, and right here the child often ceases to
learn in the proper sense of that word. He begins to
repeat without understanding, because his mind has not
been sufficiently prepared for absorbing the things which
the reflective faculty alone can grasp. Modem education
has sought to solve the problem by the establishment of
"kindergartens," where children's games and picture
books are used to ripen and strengthen the child's mind
for the reception of ideas which can be conveyed by let-
ters and words alone.
*
The moving picture in an immeasurably greater degree
than any other method now in use accomplishes the work
of filling the child's mind with pictures of things as they
actually exist, including the all-important element of
motion. In this way the child's mind is stored with a
great stock of knowledge before he is asked to learn
reading and writing. Children of five and six understand
much of even the ordinary picture intended for adults.
They love to ask and talk about them, as most parents
know from personal experience. Such stimulation of
thought in the growing mind is from the educator's point
of view invaluable, and prepares the child for a better
exercise of the reflective faculty, which should not be
tested too strongly until the child has passed his tenth
year. The motion picture will undoubtedly extend the
present period of elementary education far beyond the
time now allotted to it — to the great mental betterment
of the child. Take two children of the age of ten — sup-
pose one has been educated by the methods now in vogue
and the other mainly through the means of carefully
selected motion pictures. Let us suppose their mental
endowments and their ambition to learn to be about the
same, and we may be very sure that in the important
four years from ten to fourteen the child that has gone
through the moving picture course will progress more
swiftly and absorb more completely ; his power of ex-
pression will be greater, his imagination livelier and his
ability to understand and retain will be superior. The
subject is too vast to be more than lightly touched upon
here, but some day not far off The Moving Picture
World will treat this and kindred subjects in an ex-
haustive manner.
WE have repeatedly suggested, both to exhibitors and
manufacturers, that great advantges would result
from judicious advertising in the daily press. Every
newspaper prints a list of current amusements for the
benefit of its readers, and this list should contain a notice,
daily or weekly, of all the releases of moving picture reels.
How welcome such a guide would be to the great army of
"fans." who would in many cases make it a point to look
for the house where the advertised film is shown. If
corporate action by the two organizations is deemed
unwise, there is no reason why the component companies
should not act independently. It would be a novel thing,
always a desideratum in effective advertising, and the cost
would be triflng. Both exhibitor and manufacturer would
be benefitted. In many instances outside of the big cities
a regular press review of all advertised films may be ex-
pected. Incidentally such advertising would have a con-
ciliatory influence on the policy of the paper, printing the
lists of releases, would furnish a book of reference for
the general public and stimulate interest in motion pic-
tures. We wonder what progressive film-maker will be
the first to heed this suggestion and carry it out in prac-
tise?
Edison Camera Patent Re-Issued.
'np HE Edison camera patent, known as re-issue No.
-*■ 12037. was again re-issued on December 5, 1911.
to Thomas A. Edison, assignor to the Motion Picture
Patents Company. Briefly the claims covered by the pat-
ent refer to a motion picture camera having a stationary
lens and a film governed by an intermittent movement.
The claims will be found fully set forth on page 917.
With the exception of Nos. 4 and 5, they are substantially
the same as in the old patent.
The new and handsome building of the Red Men's Build-
ing As.sociation, Bristol. Conn., which has been under con-
struction for several months, is in the finishing stages and
will be ready for the opening. The lessees will be a party
of Bristol men who intend to rent it for receptions, dances
or other public functions. Thi« policy will be followed if
there is a sufficient demand to warrant, otherwise it will be
leased for moving picture show exhibitions.
THE MOVING PICTTURE WORLD
>^77
Problems in Pictures.
Kv \\ . SiicriiKN Uusii.
T\\ L) hostile forces have l)een contcmlinjj for the
mastery of the draitiatic staf^e ever situv man
leased to lie a clitT dueller an<l found pleasure in
imitatinjj;^ nature. Whether these cunflietiiij; elements
were called conservatives and proj^jressives or reaction-
arie> and radicals, the dividing |)rinci[)le has always heeti
the same, always is and always will he the same, i'he one
jjroup believes in tradition, in routine, in discii)line and
is thorou(.;hly and comjjlacently satisfied with whatever
seems sufficient for the needs of the present. It is habit-
ually disinclined to venture upon new fields and embrace
new ideas. The other i^roup is insurji^ent by tempera-
ment, impatient of experience and discipline, delii,dits in
defyinjj conventionalities and looks with prejudiced favor
upon whatever is new. At one extreme the pure, old-
fashioned melodrama with such freedom of movement as
is afforded by a pair of Spanish boots 'and a straight-
jacket, while at the other extreme is the "problem play"
par excellence, lookintj upon the sta,c;e not as a theatre of
action but rather rejjardiiijT it as a platform for the dis-
cussion t)f .social, ethical, ])olitical and not infreijuently
sexual questions. The staere prospers best when neither
faction holds a decided supremacy and when each is com-
pelled to make concessions to the other. By taste, educa-
tion and temperament mankind is pretty evenly divided
between conservatives and insurgents. The greater and
more complete therefore the compromise, the greater and
more complete the material well-being of the stage. It is
really nothing more than the assertion of the old principle,
"the greatest good for the greatest number."
How is this situation reflected upon the silent stage?
What is the pronounced tendency of the picture play at
this present moment? Are the two forces evenly bal-
anced or is the ecjuilibrium disturbed by an undue pre-
fxinderance of one over the other to the detriment of the
motion picture art? I'>efore entering upon an attempt to
answer these questions seriously, it should be borne in
mind that the ordinary moving picture audience is apt
to be biased in favor of the old-fashioned and conven-
tional type of drama. Of course we do not speak of the
lurid and stupid form of melodrama, which the moving
picture has helped to laugh out of existence. We have
in view a rather high type of the conventional drama,
such creations, for instance, as "The Two Orphans."
"Foul Play." "David Coi>perfield." "East Lynne." "Jane
P'yre. ' "La Tosca, ' etc. Such types contain, after all,
Imt little of that unreal sentimentality which makes the
stereotyped melodrama so indigestible to sound minds
and normal hearts, while in their strong appeal to pity.
in their ultimate triumph of good over evil and the down-
fall and punishment of the wrongdoer they are melo-
dramatic to the core. There is this to be said in favor of
the classic melodrama : The average crowd is far more
easilv moved by an api>eal to the heart than by an argu-
ment addressed to reason. We can sit through most
problem plays with small temptation to shed tears, but
when we see the pitiful struggle of a child to escape its
tormentors, or witness the cruel expiation of a folly
committed by a good woman, we pay tribute in gracious
drops of pity.
The great trouble with the melodrama is its constant
tendencv to the comnumplace and to insincerity. The
skill capable of creating a melodrama of the higher type
is rarer than radium. For one masterhand possessed of
enough cunning to touch the proper cords and evoke the
genuine strain there are scores who possess all the diabol-
ical persistency and all the mental poverty of the cheap
imitator. The result is fearful to contemplate. It car-
ries in its tram all the horrors of monotony, of artilicial
sentiment, of forced situations and inifxjssiblc characters,
Vn certain sections of the manufacturing branch of the
industry the stereotype melodrama, in wofullv thin dis-
guises, is running riot to-day. Tlie melodramatic foun-
dry has only about six original moulds, and all the rest
of its products, no matter liow mnncrous. arc re<lucible
to these original six. .Ml of them breed a lot of bad
acting, which in the picture play is far more offensive
than on the silent stage. Acting by gesture, when Jt is
unnatural, overd<jne and in the worst sense of the word
theatrical, is intolerable. It provokes the disgust of the
intelligent si)ectator far more (juickly than a less amount
of false acting on the speaking stage. Incidentally it
spoils any real talent the actor may pt)sscss. Instances
are not wanting of once capable actors who are visibly
deteriorating under the burden of impossible melodra-
matic parts.
We would like to. sec some of the smaller and newer
as well as some of the older manufacturers break away
from old, time-worn, but not time-honored -ubjects,
savoring strongly of the cheaj) melodrama. If this ad-
vice can be followe<I only by giving greater prominence
to educational and scenic toi)ics, so much the better. We
earnestly hoi)e at the .same time that they will not be led
away from the beaten path only to imitate the ways ami
methods of one or two singularly successful produced.
Imitation is the bane of the photoplay. The convulsive
attempts to follow the lead of this or that popular fdm
maker can never bring desirable results. Be original or
be not at all.
As things stand to-day in the dramatic situation on the-
silent stage, the hackneyed and conventional picture is in
a harmful ascendency, and it would be well for manufac-
turers, capable of discerning the signs of the times, to go
straight in the other direction and cultivate the stvie of
drama which by its enemies is called the problem play.
It is the play dealijig in a dramatically correct and ethical-
ly sound manner with the (juestions that enter into our
daily lives in quite a i)ractical way. We do not mean to
say that there should be a predominance of such plays;
far from it. We do, however, wish to say that there
ought to be more of them in order to restore that happy
equilibrium essential to the continued material prosperity
of both the speaking and the silent stage. People going
to see a drama like to be moved and stirred to thought in
about equal proportions.
If. in the poet's words, "nature is the seal to mortal
wax," and the drama is to hold up the mirror to nature,
then the drama must be like nature herself : varied, chang-
ing and full of disguises. Nature has by-ways of her
own which she often reveals to patient and devout re-*
search.
If our advice "on first taste shall prove unwelcome" we
cherish the hope that "on digestion it will turn to vital
nourishment."
The Dangers of the Foreign Market
THE Moving Picture World sincerely wishes the
success of all the enterprising American manufac-
turers who have invaded Europe and. in an open
market, achieved and maintainerl an easy supremacy. We
earnestly hope that the leader^^hip of the American film
will continue, for at present it is well deserved. The
Americans practically control the market for no other
reason than the excellence of their product.
There is. however, one grave danger which needs to be
guarded against at all times. In a desire to meet the
lower level of the European business it is just possible
that a producer might be tempted to cheapen his pro<^luct.
878
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
To appreciate the reality of this danger it is but neces-
sary to glance at tiie foreign trade papers. The French
press advertises pictures that could never get past the
Federal statute forbidding the importation of obscene
plays, books, etc. Of course, such films must please a
large part of the French public. It is as bad in Italy and
Spain, where most of the native manufacturers delight
in taking their subjects from "penny dreadfuls," and the
vile and cheap novels with which these countries are
flooded. What we see here of the products of the Latin
races is far above the average mass which never leaves
the borders of the country where it was made. In Ger-
many matters are, if possible, even worse. The appeal
of the German film maker is almost without exception to
the lowest order of intelligence. We hesitate about
printing even the titles of some reels freely advertisd in
word and picture in the European trade press. There is
?little danger of moral corruption in English films, but
ifhey are so uniformly and ineffably stupid as a rule, that
they never, or hardly ever, leave Great Britain. With all
their pro-British patriotism even the Canadians cannot
stand them. In the considerations here urged the British
films may therefore be safely left out of the question en-
Jtirely.
We believe that it would be a commercial as well as a
-moral mistake to lower American standards even the
fraction of an inch in order to cuddle the "low-brows" of
Europe. Eventually the latter will be converted and up-
ilifted by the higher ideals and cleaner morals reflected in
tlie American-made film. It seems to us that we have of
late noticed a trace of vulgarity in the "comedies" of one
or two companies which make a specialty of supplying
the German irarket. These few words are intended as a
.kindly warning not to do it again.
legitimate extent of proliil)itiiig any portrayal of unlawful
acts. It is also eminently de-irahle, for their own sake as
well as for that of the puljlic. that reputable makers and
exhibitors of films should discountenance the making and
showing of the pictorial outrages to which we have referred
and lend their potent influence for their entire suppression.
**Moving Picture Elopements" Condemned
CONFIRMING the attitude of The Moving Pic-
ture VVoRLD on the subject of "elopements" as
expressed in last week's issue, the following arti-
cle, which is going the rounds of the daily press, should
serve as a ".straw" to the manufacturers to indicate the
direction in wdiich the wind is blowing:
Moving Picture Outrages.
Special emphasis was given to last week's protest of some
benevolent societies against moving picture iniqt.nties by
a piece of news which through an interesting coincidence
appeared in the same day's papers. This news came from
Hoboken, and was to the effect that showmen had placed
on exhibition films representing an alleged "high school
elopen.e-nt." The actual high school building itself was used
as the background of the pictures, and the two girls dressed
to represent high school pupils — with just a dash of "fast-
ness"— were shown coming slyly out of its door, throwing
themselves into the arms of two fashionable young men —
with a dash of the "sport" — and hastening away, supposedly
(to some "marrying parson." The films were advertised as
a "high school elopement" and were exhibited in places
■where they would most appeal to the patronage of the pupils
of the high school and other schools.
It would be difficult to characterize without strong lan-
.guage the obvious evil of this performance, and it is not sur-
prising that the Mayor of the city promptly sought police
aid in suppressing the outrage. It was, of course, a libel
upon the school to use it for such a purpose and to intimate
that it had been the scene of such an occurrence, and an
insulting libel to the pupils. It was, worst of all, a direct
.incitement to waywardness among them.
It seems to be a law of nature that whatever is of greatest
usefulness is also capable of being perverted to the greatest
misuse. There are few more interesting, entertaining and
instructive devices of modern inventive genius than the mov-
ing picture; and there are few if any which are more abom-
inably misused. As in the case of the automible, the misuse
is confined to a minority, but that minority is large enough
to do almost incalculable mischief. It is necessary, for the
welfare of society, that the authorities shall exercise a strict
and unrelenting censorship over such shows, perhaps to the
London Letter
By E. J. M.
AN attempt is at last being seriously made to compel all
operat<jrs to prove their ability before they are per-
mitted to take charge of the projecting apparatus in a
cinematograph theater. Hitherto it has been open to all and
sundry to try their prentice hand at the game, to the detri-
inent of films and to the danger of the public. Now, how-
ever, the National .Association of Cinematograph Operators
is introducing into Parliament a bill which provides that,
previous to accepting a position of operator-in-charge, every
man shall pass a practical examination of a severe character.
If the new Act becomes law it will apply to all parts of the
country, local examining boards being set up in the most
populous centres. Licenses will' be issued yearly, the fee for
the initial year of a man's career as an operator being fixed
at five dollars, renewals being granted thereafter for a fee
of 2^ dollars per year. The examining boards will have
the power to suspend or revoke the license of any operator
who is proven guilty of negligence in the handling of the
apparatus of which he has charge and the picture theater
proprietor is liable to a fine or imprisonment or both if he
shall permit any unlicensed person to operate apparatus for
projecting cinematograph films.
Strange to say, the bill has been received with a torrent
of criticism and abuse on the part of a certain section of
exhibitors, but it will probably avail them little. All the
people who are running first-class shows welcome the idea
because it opens the door that leads straight towards con-
vincing the public that every care is being taken to provide
for its safety. Rightly or wrongly, the upper middle classes
in Great Britain are a wee bit nervous of cinematograph
theaters, which have so manj' times been "slated" in the
press, and one would have thought that the exhibitors would
have welcomed the bill unanimously. The mere advertising
value of a "licensed operator" ought to be worth a great
deal to showmen.
The leading firms are making elaborate preparations for
filming the Delhi Durbar and most of them have sent spe-
cially selected staffs to India at great expense. One or two
of them have in fact also dispatched developing and printing
outfits so that Australia and the Far East can be supplied
with copies of the film direct from India, thus saving at
least six weeks of valuable time. Mr. Charles Urban, of
Kinemacolor fame, is personally directing the efforts of his
staff in India and Mr. A. C. Bromhead, London manager of
the Gaumont Company, is also there. A great deal depends
upon the sailing dates of the mail boats, but the first copies
of the actual Durbar ceremony ought to reach London dur-
ing the first week in January, and consequently New York
a few days later.
American films are being handled here by the Western
Import Company, of which the brothers .Aitken are the lead-
ing lights. The same company also run Majestic subjects.
Two Frenchmen propose to use metallised paper as a
substitute for celluloid in the manufacture of cinematograph
films. There is nothing verj' new in the idea so far as it
goes, but the present inventors claim to be able to produce
a film that is lighter, thinner and cheaper than has hitherto
been the case with similar inventions. The new film is pro-
duced by applying an electrolytic coating of silver to spe-
cially prepared bands of paper. A non-cohesive coating of
silver is deposited on a polished cathode and transferred to
the paper by interposing between the cathode and the paper
an organic solution, such as a celluloid solution, capable of
forming after drying an impermeable, insoluble and cohesive
film adhering to both the paper and the silver, but not the
cathode. The paper itself is of the glazed variety and is
coated with gumlac. or similar substance. The coated sur-
faces of the cathode and the paper are then brought into
contact and the whole is pressed between cylinders main-
tained at a suitable temperature. After being allowed to cool
the paper is separated from the cathode and it appears to be
covered with a white silvering which is claimed to be as bril-
liant and polished as that of a mirror. It is, of course, under-
stood that the pictures on such a film as the one just described
are projected bj' reflection. \\'hcther or not the paper film
possesses sufficient strength to withstand the hard wear and
tear of cinematograph projection remains to be seen. The
inventors claim that it docs.
THE MOVING PICTJJRE WORLD
879
I had a chat to-day with Mr Gmrj^e Smith, London mana-
«cr of the VitaRraph lonii i glad to hear that his
iirm l•ontinllt•^ to do inor >s. lie tells mc that
;i yer^ion of Thackcry's \....iii ■ .ut is on the way here.
If it's ;i patch on "A lale nf Two Cities" it will be very wel-
loriic. Apropos of \'it;iKraph films as showing the esteem
111 which they are held. 1 was talking to one of the biggest
liuycrs the other dav and he assured mc that he saw every
iilni offered for sale every week — except Vitagraph. He
kiuvv they were so uniformly good that he did not even
trouble to see them. Yet he buys more Vitagraph subjects
than those of any other manufacturer.
AMONG THE CHICAGO SHOWS.
By Charles A. Young.
T^E Monroe Theater, at 55th Street and Monroe Avenue,
has started a new policy under the new manager, Mr.
H. W. Jenner. Where formerly the pictures were used
merely as a chaser at the end of a vaudeville program, they
;irc now featured, and three reels arc included in the show.
The program now offered consists of four vaudeville acts
and three reels of tilm. Mr. Jenner does a commendable
ihing with his pictures in including his bookings as announce-
ments on his theater programs, but 1 am sorry to say that
lie does it only half-way. since the manufacturer's name is
not given. He said that he does not want to advertise the
manufacturer, but I think he is wrong. Everyone who ever
sees a picture nowadays knuws Imps. Thanhousers. Rexes,
and other pictures by their name and their reputation, and
the announcement of a subject by any of these makers, as
well as of many others, will draw better than the mere plac-
ing on the program of the title. Projection of the pictures
is fairly good, the throw being very long and the picture of
good size. A Power's "Five" is the machine used, and ser-
vice is supplied by the Standard Film Exchange.
The Manhattan Theater.
The Manhattan Theater, at 59th Street and Wentworth
Avenue, is putting on the screen one of the best pictures I
have seen in the city. The picture is brilliant, steady and
sharp, with the sharpness that comes of an unusually fine
lens and accurately set shutter. .A two-year-old Motiograph
is used, which project;; a picture quite as well as a brand new
Motiograph could. The rest of the projection equipment in-
cludes a Kosmik transformer and a H. & H. (Hadfield-Hall)
aluminum screen, and all these, in the hands of Operator
Fred Hager, produce a picture equalled in vcrj- few houses.
The stereoscopic effect is remarkable, and the extreme sharp-
ness of the screen image renders the rear seats as good as the
front ones for one who likes to follow tht delicate shading
of expression on the features of the actors. The owner of
this excellent house. Mrs. Eunice Fitch, certainly is for-
tunate in having a picture of such quality. Her son. Ed-
mond Fitch, who played the pictures, gave a \ cry fine musi-
cal program, free from all ragtime, and her daughter. Miss
Elmore Fitch, sang the songs very well. Altogether the
Manhattan is a very pleasant little house, deserving of all
success, which I think is coming to it. as every house I have
seen which presents as g(jod a show as this is successful.
The Federal Theater.
The Federal Theater, on East 61st Street near Indiana
Avenue, has just recently opened up. and is a very pretty
place indeed, but as its owner is a newcomer in the moving
picture field, there are many points where there could be im-
provement. The house is lighted during the intermissions
by a series of clusters of lamps, there being eight clusters
of six i6-candle power lamps. The result is a too bright
illumination of the auditorium while the picture is off the
screen, amounting to a glare, and too great a contrast be-
tween the light and the dark auditorium. This house is lo-
cated in a refined neighborhood, where a soft light would be
very desirable, as well as a well-lighted house during the
show. The side lights are of low candle power and deep
green, and therefore do not give enough illumination to be
of any value at all. The owner. Mr. VVm. H. Murphy, is a
man who does not hesitate to spend money if he sees the
results, and I would suggest to him that he try out the indi-
rect lighting system, which is very desirable for his house
and locality. Projection in the Federal is of very high
quality.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. T. \V. Allen, the operator,
a few days before the hou-e opened, and was somewhat im-
pressed by; the way he spoke of his new operating room, in-
a t<ine which an incompetent man could never have used. I
wasn't disappointed when I saw his picture. The light was
very fine, hut I am sorry to say that the machine has some
fault which precludes its giving a perfertly ttrady picture.
This is something which the 1 lit to make
good. Mr. Allen showed me In very nicely
fitted out, with til" ' in-
cluding a Kosmik lot
believe in using ai., ..■.■■, ^ed
the contact lever to suit -a
fine point in operating whi> i Mw-
ever, the average amount he u- ■ res.
I noticed a couple of other fii m the operating;
room: First, it is reached by a >iaifway tliruugh the box
office, instead of a l.ndder and trap donr: a LirKr vent Hue
over the lamp house; .md what wi ' ' i super-
fluity, a small strain railiator in the :n But
this is quite desirable 111 the winter hhjiui^ ^m.m ix-rything
is cold until after the arc has been in use for sonic time,
more so because there is no rhc^'Stat to heat up the place.
The screen at the I'edcral is unworthy of such a nice little
house, being one of those aluminum daubs which spoil a
good picture.
The program board in front of the place is not very fitting
to a good house, being a ht)me made affair of whitewashed
letters, not at all at-tractive. Service is licensed, but the
manager seems to have a wrong idea of present-day film
conditions, since he wants tC) run a program largely of Wild
West pictures, which is not the kind to build up and hold a
trade in this refined locality. It w<»uld be much better to get
the finer products of the .\mcrican and foreign studios, and
feature Gaumont's and Eclipse's and the leading .American
makers' fine historical subjects instead of the usual Indian
and cowboy "omin' picture show." The future money in
the moving picture business, as in everything else, is for the
man who does something which is not the usual thing.
My remarks regarding the Federal Theater are not at all
of the nature r)f knocks, and I hope that the owner will take
them in the spirit in which they are written. I don't really
like to knock anybrxly. but in the course of my visiting the
various shows ab<)Ut town. I cannot help comparing them;
and those which are successful are those which are best
managed, have the best pictures and the best projection, and
cater to the best class of people in their neighborhoods. And
the best people are those who say least about the pictures;
they very rarely applaud them when they like them, and
show their approval only by coming again. Vice versa,
when they are not pleased with a show, they say nothing,
but they stay away. And it is the crowd that comes again
and again that makes money for a theater.
That moving pictures should be utilized in religion^ meet-
ings if the Protestant church is to keep pace in the march of
progress was the declaration made by Dr. Elduras :vichmond,
of Philadelphia, speaking on "Pictured Truth" before the
District Sunday-school .Assf^iciation in the New York Avenue
Presbyterian ("hiirch. Washington. D. <"
PROGRESSIVE STREETER.
The above cut illustrates the novel and ""^n
Herbert S. Streeter, of the Bijou Theater. <,
advertises a special "Indian Day." It is an •.:
and effective method of booming business. Crowds watched
the cartoonists placing it upon the window and the general
comment was that "Streeter is up and coming."
^vTv Mr.
Mass.,
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Kalem Sends Company to the Orient
PRODUCERS, CAMERAMAN AND PLAYERS SAILED DEC. and ON THE ADRIATIC— EXTENDED PIC-
TURE-MAKING TOUR OF EGYPT, PALESTINE, TURKEY AND SOUTHERN EUROPE WILL BE MADE-
MANY PICTURES OF HOLY LAND PLANNED.
EN'COIRAGED !)>• the success i i its two expeditions to
Ireland for the purpose ot taking pictures upon Irish
soil, the Kalem Company has undertaken a campaign
in ioreign countries that makes the I/ish afifair look like a
mere Sunday school picnic and which will, if successful, place
the promoters at the vei-y top of the list of motion picture
makers of the world in point of enterprise.
On Saturday, December 2nd, there sailed on the White Star
S.S. Adriatic, bound for points on the Mediterranean, the
following Kalem players; Mr. Sidney Olcoft, director; Mr.
(ieorge Hollister, expert photographer; Miss Gene Gauntier,
assistant director, and editor and writer of scenarios; Miss
Alice Hollister, Mr. Jack J. Clark. Mr. Robert Vignola. and
Mr. j. P. McGowan, players, and J. A. Farnum, scenic artist.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollister took their two children, George, Jr.,
and Ethel Dorris, with them, and "Fhilly' McDonald, gen-
eral utility man, who joined the company in Ireland, is also
one of the party. The party of players will go to Genoa.
Italy, direct, touching at the Madeira Islands and Algiers,
after which they will go to Alexandria, Egypt, and thence
up the Nile valley to Luxor and to .Assouan. From Egypt
the company will journey to Palestine, making their head-
quarters in Jerusalem, from which point trips will be made
to various interesting localities. A stop will be made in
Damascus and, at the beginning of summer, they will cross
into Europe, up the Danube by easy stages and finally go
to Norway and Sweden for the summer season.
l-'urther than that plans have not yet been formulated, but
tliat. though briefly told, constitutes the most extensive trip
for so large a ci>mpany of players and comprehends the most
ambitious plan for picture making that has ever been at-
tempted in the brief history of the motion picture business by
any concern.
In speaking of this great enterprise, Mr. Frank J. Marion,
of the Kalem Company, told a representative of tlie Moving
Picture World, who expressed surprise that anything of the
kind should be attempted at this time, that probably no one
could be much more surprised than themselves. "It is the
result of a sudden inspiration." he said. "Our company had
just got nicely settled in Jacksonville for a good long' win-
ter's work and, up to ten days ago. had no though of going
elsewhere. We got to talking about the possibilities of pic-
tures in Egypt and the Holy Land here at the office, and the
subject appealed to us so strongly that we concluded to
undertake the work at once. Mr. Olcott got his instructions
on Friday to come to New York and prepare for the trip.
The rest of the company packed and followed and, on Satur-
day of the week following they were aboard the Adriatic
bound for Egypt. Wc, here, have not fully recovered from
the hustle of preparation, and we are constantly in fear of
discovering something of importance that has been left
behmd in the scramble of getting the company aboard the
boat.
"I will not attempt to tell you all they expect to do on this
trip; but. as you know, there is a wealth of material in bib-
heal history. Egypt is rich in tradition and historical events
which readily lend themselves to the needs of the picture
maker. For example, the story of "The Good Samaritan"
will be done upon the exact spot now pointed out to tourists
as the place where the hold-up occurred. In the work of
securing suitable scenarios and stories we have secured the
co-operation of a noted authority on Egypt and the Holy
Land. Mr. E. Alexander Powell, F. R. G. S.. and much of
this trip was planned upon lines suggested by him.
"Our company will work under the protection and with
WOMAN O.K.'S IOWA PICTURE SHOWS.
At a cniuention of the Federated Women's Clubs of the
second district of Iowa, held at Marengo, I.i., recently, Mrs.
J. B. Kessler, of Iowa Cit>', created a sensation among the
anti-amusement members by an endorsement of the pictui'e
theater, .\mong other things she said:
"I can't speak for j-our other cities," she averred, "but in
Iowa City the moving picture shows have come to stay and
deservedly so. They are clean, moral and uplifting, in the
main. The men who conduct these shows, moreover, are
gentlernen. They and their wives are people of culture, and
move in the best society. They would not stoop to give
unclean and demoralizing entertaininents, any more than any
other of our best citizens."
the active assistance of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign
Missions, through the mission stations in Egypt and Pales-
tine, also with the authority and co-operation of the Fran-
ciscan Order, which is, by the courtesy of the Turkish gov-
ernment, in charge of the sacred places in Palestine. By a
direct order from President Taft our company carries let-
ters to all American consuls and consular agents instructing
those officials to give us every proper assistance. Further
than that. Mr. Olcott is something of a diplomat himself,
and Mr. McGowan, once a member of the "Queen's Own."
campaigned through Egypt and knows something of the
tribes to be met there. Another point in our favor is the
fact that our cameraman. Mr. Hollister. has traveled all
through the Holy Land on a previous occasion and is famil-
iar with that region. Altogether, the company starts out
about as well equipped for the tour as is possible, and we
are satisfied to spend our money on their chances of success."
We are not going to try to repeat all that Mr. Marion told
us concerning this great Kalem enterprise, for when he gets
properly inoculated with one of these big ideas he fairly
bristles with little side ideas and bubbles with enthusiasm.
"It's right in line with the original Kalem policy," he de-
clared. "You will remember when we began to make pictures
in that loft on 24th Street that we endeavored to do the
things that could not be done on the theatrical stage. Our
pictured stories were set in scenes as nearly resembling
those described in the written story as it was possible for us
to find, when we could not get to the actual places described.
It was with that idea uppermost that we undertook the Irish
pictures upon Irish soil and upon the very spots described.
We have in mind, also, the coming educational value of
these pictures. The time is coming when the Kalem pic-
tures of the Holy Land and of Egypt and elsewhere, for we
do not know where this enterprise will end or what it will
develop, will be in great demand. That time is not far dis-
tant, so I am confident that we have not launched our enter-
prise prematurely."
We will leave it to you, readers of The World, if it is not
a subject to grow enthusiastic about. The World man con-
fesses to a lot of enthusiasm over the matter, and has been
thinking ever since of what a wonderful vein of material
will be available to the Kalem players, of the splendid work
the}- will be able to do under the inspiration of the myster-
ious Orient and its mysterious people.
Mr. Marion docs not attempt to saj' when the first nega-
tives will arrive from this expedition, but it w'ill probably
be months before anything like a picture will be received at
the home office in New York. One thing we do know: it
will be a good one when it does come, or the record of these
same players in Ireland counts for nothing.
In the meantime the picture makers of the world are in-
vited to take off their hats to the unequalled enterprise of
this wideawake firm of American picture makers — the Kalem
Company.
NEW KALEM COMPANY FOR JACKSONVILLE.
Kcnean I'.uell, witii a new cunipan}- of players, has gone
to Jacksonville. Fla., to take up the work started by Mr.
Olcott and his company, now on their way to Egypt. Mr.
Ruell has been with the Kalem Company for the past two
years or more, having been in charge of the No. i California
company for a year and. more latclj-. in charge of the New
York company and studio. I'nder his direction the work
at Jacksonville will ])roceed without interruption.
SOLAX HAS SOME "MAINE" PICTURES.
.Adxices from the Sc'ax Cumpany come to the effect that
pictures have been taken by them of the committee headed
by Admiral Vreeland. which has recently e.xamitied the wreck
of the L'. S. S. Maine in Havana Harbor. The pictures show
portions of metal which is supposed to be fragments of the
mine which caused the destruction of the Maine. The first
public view of these pictures will be given at Lew Fields'
Herald Square Theater. New York City. Sunday. December
10. and during the week following they will be exhibited in
Washington for the benefit of President Taft and other offi-
cials. During the week of December 18, they will be ex-
hibited to the public in the Belasco Theater, Washington,
D. C.
THE MOVING PICTURE WOKLX)
8Si
Mildred Holland In Pictures.
Famous Dramatic Star Mas Bern Secured l)y the Powers Mo-
tion Picture Company — Will Appear in Production
of "The I'owcr Behind the Throne."
MiMrt'd Iliillaiul, inic ui tin- best known actresses nl tlic
le^itiniate ^ta^e, In the late>t iiotahle ac(|iiisituin to the ranks
«i| ph'itopIayerN. Miss Holland ha> eiijoyeil a loiij; and suc-
cessful career as a star and her fasurite play, "Tlie I'ower
liehind the 'I'hrnne.' has heen prcNented hy her in alinost
e\ery city in the I iiiied States to lar^e and entlui>iastic
audicnceo. lielieviiiK thi" reputation to he a \aliialde asset
negotiations were opened with Miss Holland hy the Cowers
Motion Picture Company, of New York, seekiiiK to secure
her exclusive services for picture plays. Tiu'se iieKotiation^
have l)een successful and Mr. P. .V. Powers, tlie head of that
company, now announces Miss Holland's ennapemcnt.
This .-iiinouncement hy Mr I'owers may he taken as a fore-
rimner <<i some ol the hij{ thmvis he has in consideration, now
that he has conipleted his new >tudios. \\ itii ade(|iiate facili-
ties for doinv; serious work in the production end oi the pic-
ture business, the Power> Motion I'ictiire Company may now
be loi'kcd to for somethini; iiniisii.il. N'alnrally. with so im-
portant a player at tlu i.. the Pow«i- i... ,v > ..,,,i,.iii> .•■.
•Miss Hidlainl, the hi*; ihiiiKs will be a possibility. It is. there-
lore. 111! surprise when the statement is made by Mr. P<jwcr*
that the hrst production nia<lc with Miss Holland in the cast,
svill be her own favorite play, "The I'ower Behind the
I'liroiie."
hidlowinK this production will come a scries of picture
plays especially suited to an actress of the ability and im
p'irtance of Miss Holland.
The .Moxinj; I'lcture W orlfl views the acquisition of Mi**
lloll.ind by the Powers ( oinpaiiy as a distinct achievement.
It is in line with our predictions that the time is at hand
for the particular stars of the dramatic sta^c to acknowiedKe
the im|)ortance of the pictured drama and take a part in its
production Last week we noticed the effect in tlic popu-
larity of Mr. l-rederic Santley. Soon we will he called upon
to observe the result in the case of Miss Mabel Taliaferro,
who is to appear in a production of that deliKhtful fairy story
"I'inderelia."
I'liit this is only the beKinniiiK of a new orilcr of things.
l'ollowin« the lead of Miss Holland and Miss Taliaferro we
ci-nlidently e.xpect tosee other and possibly Kft'Ster .Vinericaii
dr.im.itii- |)l.iy<r> pi'sfni,; fur pictures
••
Miss Mildred Holland, Famous Dramatic Star. Now with the Powers Motion Picture Company.
882
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
WITH this issue our readers will notice that the
Educational Page has grown to the extent of a
special supplement to The Moving Picture
World. For more than a year it has been felt that edu-
cational cinematography was assuming such proportions
that it was not only worthy of, but demanded, the atten-
tion of a >pecial department. Fostering the spread of the
educational movement, it is our intention to increase the
size of this supplement from time to time, until it can be
issued separately as an independent journal devoted ex-
clusively to the moving picture in its educational aspect.
Furthermore it is the purpose of the editor of this paper
to endeavor to promote the educational value of the mov-
ing picture by this addition, which is so prepared that it
may be used by authorities in educational matters wher-
ever moving pictures are J<nown. It is a pleasure to
anticipate for The Moving Picture Educ.\tor the same
sphere of usefulness, the same prosperous growth, with
the same universal appreciation which has come to The
Moving Picture World.
It w.ill be manifest to all that the first uses of the
'"Educator" will be to chronicle everything in cine-
matography relating to educational purposes, thus mak-
ing it a, desirable medium useable by everyone interested
in educational work. It will also notice other films of a
nature "safe and sane" for schools, institutions and
churches ; rising superior to all censorship, it will only
notice that which is beyond reproach and valuable as
containing something of that interest which is second
only to education itself. It is further desired that its
pages shall be open to the practical educator as The
WtDj^LD has been to the exhibitor, for out of the mutual-
ity of,. thought true progress is assured.
THE MOVING PICTURE AS A NECESSITY.
Article I.
THE cinematograph is not only ornamental, beautiful,
pleasing- and entertaining; it is also useful. More than
this, its practical value has made such bounds that it
has now become an actual necessity; indeed, it is almost a
question if i^s utilitarian value is not greater that its pleasure
giving has proved to be. Its production has become an in-
dustry and its use a profession, so that it is now a recog-
nized commercial factor of rapidly increasing proportions.
Seldom have predictions been made concerning the value of
an invention or discovery, that have been so rapidly and so
completely realized than those relative to the moving pic-
ture. Two years ago it was the creature of scorn and con-
tempt; an agency of evil, a very "devil transformed as an
angel of light"; time has nroved, however, that it was more
an angel of light than it was devil; whatever evil attended it
was not inherent, but added, and as an angel of light it is
now fulfilling its. mission as one of the greatest servants of
humanity.
Our good old friend the stereopticon has reluctantly been
compelled to take a second place, but its value will never be
discarded, as it will always be a worthy aid of its greater
successor. As a necessity the cinematograph finds its place
everywhere the human eye needs either to be taught or
pleased. It is an exaggeration to say that as a counterpart
of the human eye it seems as valuable a necessity as the
eye itself. The value of this necessity has already been
proved as an entertainer to a large extent, bringing within
the range of all classes down to the humblest and poorest a
pleasure heretofore deemed impossible.
Besides this pleasure giving it has proved an uplift as, pass-
ing from the cheap and melodramatic, to the historical and
classical, the most unlearned have seen the portrayal of
events, real and imaginary, which always have an edifying
effect. The continuance of this necessity demands perma-
nency, for progress is eternal, and, until superseded by an-
other and a greater power, the moving picture becomes its
own necessity. Lifting all forces with it in its upward ten-
dency it has been an educator. Film manufacturer; will con-
fess that they have been drawn into a sphere of work they
never contemplated and which, being beyond the capabilities
of many, may compel some of them to leave the field to
others better able to carry on the work.
Starting, as many of them did, to produce playlets of small
proportions and mediocre value, well within their powers,
thej^ soon found a demand for productions far beyond the
playlet and requiring talent far beyond what was then con-
templated. The call for educational subjects opened up a
new future, not only artists, but educators were now in de-
mand and, per force of that necessity laid upon them, manu-
facturers had to meet the new conditions, or abandon the
work to those who could do so. In one waj'- or another
manufacturers are trying to meet these new conditions, even
if inadequately; for it must be admitted that the demand for
the moving picture is greater than the supply, or the capabili-
ties of that supply.
In this crisis the moving picture educator hopes to be able
to assist.
THE TEACHER OF TEACHERS AN AID TO THE
TEACHER.
Article I.
"Thou that teacheth another, teacheth thou not thyself
also?" These words are singularly true of the teacher who
uses the moving picture. In many instances it becomes a
question whether the teacher uses or is used by the cine-
matograph. The position is now an alternating one; some-
times the cinematograph is an aid only, at other times it
is a leader with the teacher as an aid. In this new relation-
ship it may often carry the burden of the work and thus re-
lieve that tremendous pressure of which teachers make com-
mon complaint. As a further aid to the teacher the cine-
matograph is
A Great Disciplinarian.
The maintenance of discipline in the schoolroom is the
teacher's hardest work. Teaching is easy where order and
attention are gratuitous; but where these have to be pur-
chased at a great cost of nerve-racking effort, teaching be-
comes one of the hardest tasks. Every teacher knows that
the "story," or the "picture," immediately secures attention,
for silence and good order are a pre-requisite condition read-
ily volunteered by^ the class. How easj', and what a pleasure
will teaching become when the lesson is given in story, or
picture, or both?
Discipline and the impartation of knowledge here co-ordi-
nate, making teaching easier almost to the point of pleasure
giving. As a result there naturally follows a saving of time,
as not only the economy of time gained by the discipline,
but the rapid impartation of the lesson by the picture and the
doubly rapid conception of both eye and ear. increase a hun-
dred fold the great advantage of perception, retention and
comprehension of the subject. So great is the value of pos-
sible rapid learning that there are pictures which present in
a few minutes subjects which have taken days and weeks to
prepare. Taking some of the Pathe nature pictures, which
are timed to illustrate eight hundred times quicker than the
actual or, as in another case, a "development of six weeks in
two minutes," it is readily understood how ever>' branch of
learning will be reduced to a minimum almost inconceivable.
A further value must be recorded in favor of the degree of
permanence which results from cinematographic teaching.
Learn to-day and forget to-morrow, necessitating painful
and monotonous repetition, is the drudgery of teaching. The
combined working of the faculties caused by the picture
method has driven forgetting into oblivion. Formerly the
scholar often did not care to remember, now he wants to re-
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88.5
ADVANCES.
It iii.iy nut he nfiiirally known tliat llic only <li>tinct ad
vancc m the realm of niuvinK pictures is alon^ educational
lines. Ihi^ is of course noo<l news to all who are interested
in ad\anced and applied cinematoKraphy. While it i> unfor-
tunate that there is no greater development in the ctitertain-
ment scries of pictures, it is probahly because tl»c field is
not so large, neither arc the opportunities so great as those
in the industrial, scenic and eiUicational world. There is
further need for a more thorough scrutiny of the scenarios
which are being enacted just n^w. as a weak sentimental love-
making is ton apparent. Several of the historical reproduc
tions recently released have been spoiled by the fact that
what was interesting and important was belittled by being
made to surround "an incident" which is nfteii of a nature
which causes the critics just ground for complaint as to the
efiect upon young minds.
THE WEEKLY INSTRUCTOR.
In Pathe's Weekly the writer feels that every scholar in
America ought to find a common instructor, as to his mind
it is the masterpiece of current informative education. The
choicest events in the world are regularly chronicled and por-
trayed. .\t the present time the Italy-Turkish war is receiv-
ing close attention. Never before has an actual warfare been
portrayed and its progress noted and presented; this in itself
is a valuable lesson, while the other events are always of
interest and value.
"HOME"— A THANKSGIVING PICTURE.
This Edison production, timed for a Thanksgiving release,
is singularly appropriate for any time seeing that it carries
with it a strong moral lesson showing the power of home ties
upon wandering ones, no matter in what station of life.
A father and mother, saddened by the willful absence from
home oi their only son, approach with heavy hearts the home-
loving season of the year. Hoping tliat even by chance her
wandering boy may see it, the mother inserts a "personal"
in the city papers assuring her "child" a warm welcome on
returnintr home. In the "cop}'" room of a paper the notice
is read by the editor, who has himself forgotten the old coun-
try home and aged parents; the appealing nature of the "per-
sonal" touches him and he immediately starts upon a long
delayed return trip to the old home. Again an actress in the
dressing room of the theater is reading and smoking her
Scene from "Home" (Edison).
cigarette while waiting her "turn." .\s her eye catches the
advertisement her quickened conscience is evidenced by her
actions, for she, too, is a willful wanderer from the p.irental
roof and table; hastily dressing in traveling clothes after
finishing her part, she hurries to the "welcome" waiting her.
In turn a clubman, lolling the luxury of his clubroom, hap-
pens to read the mother's call, which comes to him as a voice
from the early days, as the vision of the old and happy farm
scenes pass before him. The call is undeniable and tossing
aside the paper he surprises his friends by his hurried de-
parture for the home, well nigh forgotten.
The paper tossed aside by the clubman falls through an
open window where a passing street wanderer catches and
reads it. .\lthough the message has done so much good thus
far the last reader is the one for whom it was originally in-
tended. The call finds a ready response in the prodigal's mind,
and he i* .-nion seen "lieatiuK" Ins way home, ^'■■•>
on the freight trainii; for unlike the others mI< vc
bef-n touched he is in poverty and di^trci*.
Me.inwhile, in the old home, the lonely couple have been
(luietly preparing th«- family meal The table i>> set with
especial care that a place is prepared for the absent one.
The turkey is placed in front of the father who now with
the mother stands reverently to offer thanks and invoke the
blessing. At this moment, and amid the silence of the solemn
prayer, the prodigal enters the room unnoticed; though
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Scene from "Home" (Edison).
stunned for a moment, he .silently walks to the prepared
place and with bowed head awaits the finish of the parental
devotions. The reunion is a scene of happiness which sends
a thrill of joy to every beholder.
The sentiment of the picture is good, its message almost
divine, for even as a passage of scripture the "pergonal" ap-
pealed to every erring reader who saw it. Who can tell but
that in like manner, as the picture travels all over this and
other lands, it may appeal to many a wanderer, prodigal, or
even rich home forgetter who will be reminded of early
scenes, past joys, loving parental hearts and realize that there
is only one place, which is "Home, Sweet Home."
RESULTS.
While it is a pleasure to anticipate or predict the success
of any adaptation of the moving picture, it is a far greater
pleasure to record the actual success which has been experi-
enced through their use. In the schools of Brooklyn the
educational exhibitions given nightly under the direction of
Madame Dolese, of the General Film Company, arc proving
a success more than anticipated. A regular attendance aver-
aging fifteen hundred on each occasion is certainly a great
proof of appreciation.
Last week the subjects shown were "Wild Animals in
Captivity," "Dr. Charcot's Expedition to the South Pole."
"Summer Babies," a study in sociology, and "To the Aid of
Stonewall Jackson." Some of the subjects are prefaced by
a few explanatory remarks, while between the pictures the
children delight in singing patriotic and other suitable songs.
Other pictures which have proved most acceptable are "Sea
Birds in Their Haunts," "Sensational Logging" and "I'nclc
Tom's Cabin."
It is also a pleasure to record similar successes in other
places. In some smaller towns the authorities arrange with
the picture theater for an "Educational Night" when not only
the children, but the civic and educational authorities, attend
to give emphasis to their belief in the value of such helpful
exhibitions. There is little doubt that this plan will rapidly
spread all over the country, and prove productive of similar
satisfactory results.
The science or aviation is represented this week with a pic-
ture showing .\viator Collier experimenting with his new hy-
droplane "Canard Voisin No. 2" at Boulogne, France. The
way in which the 'plane runs on the surface of the water and
rises at the will of the operator is exceedingly clever. Its
return to the surface of the water seems at first impractical;
a safe "landing" is, however, made, which shows that thus
far at any rate the hydroplane is not a mere toy or fanciful
invention.
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Reviews of Notable Films
«
•'NOTRE DAME DE PARIS" (C. G. P. C.)
Reviewed by Louis Reeves Harrison.
HERE is a three-reel photoplay so well constructed that
it has certain elements of superiority to the novel
from which it was adapted — it saves the reading of
a vast amount of historical literature that does not pertain
to the plot. The story in the photodrama is perfectly told
without Victor Hugo's graphic force of language and will
be more interesting than the novel to a number of people
because the continuity is so much better preserved. It is
not only put together with exceptional skill, but is han-
dled in a masterly way, and is acted with greater fidelity to
the original than any adaptation I have ever had the pleas-
ure of seeing.
The story is in some respects a hideous one, and it will
be regarded as of doubtful moral value by many who see
its truthful presentation. It tells of the unholy passion of
Archdeacon Frollo of Notre Dame for a young gypsy dancer
named Esmeralda. She first came within reach of his vision
while dancing before a crowd in the Place de Notre Dame,
a public square in front of the religious edifice. The actual
exterior is used in a large number of cases and possibly
when the dancer first appears with her little piece of carpel
to set the people agape by her fascinating contortions. The
priest sees her while he is in company with the hunchback
is strapped t<j a revolving wheel, whipped in the presence of
a mob — all this before the cathedral — and left there in a
famished condition to be stoned by the mob.
Now comes Esmeralda with more bravery than any man
present, and the merciful qualities of womankind added, to
the relief of the unfortunate wretch who attempted her
abduction. She is again seen by the inflamed archdeacon,
and his growing passion leads him to follow her a second
time. She goes on her way from the pillory to keep an ap-
pointment with the man she has come to love, the gallant
captain who prevented the abduction. He is gallant in an
old-fashioned way, for he has arranged the meeting to be
held at a low tavern with a private coom for amorous swains
on the second floor. Archdeacon 1-Vollo follows Esmeralda
to the door of the tavern — he is now consumed with mad
passion — sees her enter and greet the captain with shy ten-
derness, and becomes tormented with rage when the captain
induces the unsuspecting Esmeralda to ascend the stairs.
In a frenzy of murderous jealousy the priest climbs up out-
side of the tavern, enters a dark room adjoining that of
the lovers, slips in when they are locked in each other's
arms, stabs the captain in the back and escapes unseen.
Esmeralda's cries bring the guard, and she is arrested for
murdering the man she really loves, carried ofT to prison
and convicted of the crime she denies having committed.
The settings are chosen with fine taste up to this period
Scenes from "Notre Dame de Paris" (C. G. P. C.)
bell-ringer Quasimodo, and around these three characters
practically all the interest is grouped.
We are first shown the tall, scholarly and morose arch-
deacon— all the types are well chosen — dressed in his sombre
ijown of black and occupied with the practice of alchemy in a
secluded chamber supposed to be within one of the towers
"f Notre Dame— there is abundant opportunity for fine set-
tings throughout the piece, and no failure to respond on the
part of the producers. The hunchback is with him. acting
in the capacity of a confidential servant, faithful and stupid
enough to serve the tall priest's evil purposes. When these
two go forth from the cathedral and join the mob watching
the beautiful young dancer, the priest becomes so infatuated
that he acts like a man in a spell of enchantment. After the
dance, they follow the gyp.<y girl through the old and narrow
streets of Paris — these are accurate representations — until
an opportunity arrives and the powerful hunchback, at the
priest's instigation, seizes the girl in his arms and attempts
to carry her away. A captain of the guard comes on the
scene followed by his men and Quasimodo is caught, while
the "man higher up" escapes as he occasionally does in mod-
ern times. The pirl falls in love with the captain, but the
hunchback is punished on a pillory of fiendish ingenuity. He
and continue to be of exceptional order throughout, but the
acting is now intensified in scenes rarely permitted on the
stage or screen, l-'rollo visits Esmeralda in her prison cell
in the guise of a confessor, while she has as little on as the
law will allow, and there is a struggle between the infatu-
ated priest and the tormented girl that will satisfy critics
who like scenes ''true to life." He is repulsed and the beau-
tiful girl is next tortured to wring a confession from her of
the crime she did not commit. This scene also is realistic
enough to gratify those who delight in the horrible. The
gypsy confesses in her agony and is taken to the steps of
Notre Dame in a tumbril with little on but the hangman's
rope around her neck to make peace with her creator. There
she is seized by the powerful hunchback and carried into the
sacred protection of the church before the eyes of those
.gathered to witness her execution. Quasimodo, acting now
from gratitude, hides the unfortunate beauty in his own
den and sleeps before the door. Frollo enters at night — the
villain still pursues her — and overcomes the enfeebled crea-
ture, but her cries bring Quasimodo and she is preserved for
another fate. She is executed before Notre Dame while
.Archdeacon Frollo is peering over at the scene from a gal-
lerv — these scenes arc taken at the cathedral — and he meets
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ileath at the same inoiiirnt at Quasimodo's hands, |jcin>{
hiirle<l to the steps below.
Suih is the story i>f horror and human ineptitude which
(ioethe characterized a>i the "most detestable ever written."
llie Ncliool of drama which dwells on hardshi|) and perse-
cution as "realistic" will always have its followers, espc-
ciaily those who imnKxie that realiim con>isis of depiclinn
rascality. 'I'he evil of the world forms the theme of ureat
novels by Balzac and ToUtoi, but it has always -<i-emfd to
nir that there are two »ides of each individu.il exisience.
that human character i-. complex and composite and that
winch is really truthf\d ^hows the simshine and the shadow
instead of holding up the dark places to view unrelieved by
an opposed j^limpse of happiness. Realism, therefore, seems
to partake of pessimism, ami is no more true than roman-
ticism while lacking in the latter's charm.
Me that as it may. tlu- photoplay ".\'otre Dame de Pans"
has exceptional merits. It has extracted a connected narra-
tive from a rambliuK work of liction; it is a marvel of settinR,
interior and exterior; the types are admirably chosen and
the acting little short of superb. Many adaptations from
noted works of (iction fail — in fact, nearly all of them di' —
in these particulars, hence this one may be preserveil in the
cxentual survival of the littesl.
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•THE GOODFELLOWS- CHRISTMAS EVE" (Essanay).
Reviewed by Jas. S. McQuade.
St. HEDILKI) for release on Dec. 15th. Essanavs full-
length I'llm. "Tlie ( ioodfellows' (."hrislnias Eve." will
come at a most opportune time to move men and women
oil whom l*"ortuiie has smiled, to assist in administerinp to
the needs and contributiii); to the j<iys of those in poverty
and distress, .\roiiml (.'hristinastide. more especially, there
abound j»i''«-id will and j^ood deeds towards the less favored
amonjj the sons of men. and the Kssanay film under review
will doubtless make an appeal to many thousan<ls of hearts.
It will be just three years ajio this coming Christmas since
a bijj. warm-hearted I'liicajioan started this "ifoodfellow"
movement. lie undertook the iritrantic task sinirlehanded.
hut discovered so many case* of
throu){hout the city that he was
impotence. In what niiKht be '
a series of letters lo the ChicaKo 1
identity, for it was a vital feature
no one partakiiiK of his bounty nhould ever k;-- .. ...- iiaiiie
and that the names of all those whom he aatutrd thould be
kept secret.
The Tribune took up the |>lan most heartily, and soon
sccres of "jjoojlfellows" volunteered t(» assist in the work.
Many noble women, it must be remembered, were included
in the ranks and the number has increased yearly, unlit now
there need not be a child in the city without some token
thai Santa (. laus has paid a \isit. or a home withom u (hrtst
mas dinner, and much needed articles of wearin;; appare!;
or money with which to buy medicine, fuel, etc.
Otiier cities ha\e followed the lead of (.'hicaKo "gooil-
lellows," and it is believed that the K-sanay tilm will be a
potent factor in making the movement worhl-uide.
'I'lie lilm has been produce<l by Kssanay's Eastern company.
It .-hows many pathetic scenes copiecl from real life, and no
attempt has been made to exaK^i^rate ci»n«lition* These
scenes reveal excellent siujlio work, the surroundings and
iharacters beinjj typical of each case of destitution.
The club scene, in which a Krouchy old bachelor turns a
deaf ear to the entreaties of his fellow members — all of them
"Koodfellows"^to join them, shows capital acting. Spirited
persistency is shown by the "kooiI fellows'.' and i« met with
eijually obdurate (d)stmancy by the crusty old man.
Wlun a copy of the Tribune is hand<-d him and hi* atten-
tion !s drawn to the headiiiK — "W'antecl: Ten Ti ' Good
Fellows to Bring Cheer to Ten Thousand Chee: <lren"
— h.> throws the pa|)er down in anger and snaps n- Md jaws
shut with the ferocity of a bull dog. N'ot even then do his
ccmipanions cease to urge him to join them: but. surely and
determined, he waves tliem away.
F)reams of his childhood succeed where his friend? had
failed. In his big chair he dozes, and has a vi.sion of a
Christmas tree of 50 years ago, in the old home, arruind
which father and mother and a little Ixjy flutter hapj'nly on
("hiistm.'.s Eve. This is followed by another, showing the
Scene from "The Goodteliows" Christmas Eve," by the Essanay Film Mfg. Co.
886
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
same trio on Cliristmas morning, examining stockings to
find what Santa Claus had left them.
Awaking, he eagerly seizes the newspaper and reads about
the gri-at need for "goodfellows." Then he calls for his over-
coat, hat and cane and hurries out in search of his friends,
who are making their Christmas Eve rounds to bring joy and
gladness to gloomy homes.
He has just joined them when a tiny baby is discovered in
a lar'.'c basket in a doorway. A note is attached to the out-
side wrapping, in which the mother prays that some Chris-
tian s( 111 will give her baby a home, 'fhe baby is passed from
«nan to man, each anxious to give it a home, but old Grouch
seizes it and carries it home in triumph to his housekeeper.
Then he rejoins the "goodfellows."
Next we see them visit a poor sick widow and her children.
There is neither medicine nor food in the house. Tell-tale
moisture clouds the eyes as one watches these "goodfellows"
chasing despair and hunger from this helpless household.
And we laugh in merry glee as we note that old man Grouch
is the most generous giver of them all!
So it is in the remaining scenes, and when all is over and
the "goodfellows" return to the club to drink a Christmas
■morning toast, we are not surprised to hear, "Here's to the
death of old man Grouch, and here's hail to the birth of a
jolly 'goodfcllow'!"
The photography throughout is of such quality that it will
contribute greatly to the pleasure of \iewing the film.
"THE ACTRESS" (Majestic).
SACRIFICE to duty is a fruitful theme of story writer
and dramatist. Naturally, it crops out in the picture
now and then. One of the best portrayals of this
theme seen in some time is gi\'cn in a Majestic subject en-
titled "The Actress." With an excellent cast headed by Miss
Mabel Trunnellc and Herbert Prior, the Majestic company
Scene from "The Actress" (Majestic).
has produced a picture that will prove its claim to serious
consideration. Briefly, it is the siory of an incident in theatri-
cal life, while by no means common, yet one that happens,
testing the fortitude of even the strongest character. .\ new
play is about to be produced and the company is at its last
rehearsal on the dav of presentation wIuni the star receives
a message that her child is scriouslj' ill and likely to die.
Abandoning everything, the distracted mother hastens to the
bedside of her little one and the company at the theater is
thrown into confusion. The manager attempts to find some-
one to take the part thus left without a player, but no one
will undertake it. He is driven almost frantic, for he realizes
that he must keep faith with the public.
It is decided to make a final appeal to the actress upon the
ground of duty. She yields with great reluctance and leav-
ing her child in the care of the doctor and nurse, returns to
the theater for the opening performance of the play. It is a
comedy and. though her heart is torn with anxiety for her
child, she must appear in her happiest mood. We see her
in her dressing room laboring under the greatest mental
strain, endea\oring to prepare for her appearance on the
stage. She fairly staggers from the dressing room for her
first entrance, her features drawn in agony, and then — she ap-
pears upon the stage all smiles. In this manner the picture
proceeds to the end of the play, giving a glimpse of the sick
chamber when the crisis of the child's illness arrives, to
illustrate the method of administering oxygen, an interesting
bit of business that has been introduced here. The play be-
ing concluded and the actors having taken their final curtain
calls, the mother hastens to the side of her child to find, hap-
pily, that its life has been saved.
The story is well fitted to bring out the best in Miss Trun-
nelle. While we have always thought her best in comedy
roles, where her sweet, girlish features appear to the fullest
advantage, she has proved in this picture that she is quite as
capable of portraying dramatic parts. The part is played
with a tense earnestness that is certain to touch the heart of
the observer, yet the closest scrutiny will fail to reveal the
least exaggeration of emotion which might so easily have
happened where the portrayal of so widely varying emotions
is demanded.
The subject recalls the Edison picture. "Comedy and
Tragedy." in which Madame Pilar-Morin gave a similar por-
traj'al. While the demands upon the emotional powers of the
photoplayer are equally great in either subject. Miss Trun-
nelle's work does not suffer by comparison with that of the
artiste of greater renown. If anything, it is more pleasing.
As for the rest of the company there is much to be said
in praise of the excellent manner in which they supported
Miss Trunnelle. They seem to suffer in silent sympathy
with her and sustain the illusion of tense anxiousness for the
ability of the grief stricken mother to keep up her nerve and
get through with her part.
With a few more such pictures as this there will be no
question as to the standing of the Majestic Company in the
picture-making world.
"VANITY FAIR" (Vitagraph).
TF the Vitagraph Company can
■*■ be considered as a public
servant, let us say, "Well done,
thou good and faithful ser-
vant." In producing "Vanity
Fair" this company has per-
formed a service not only to
the public but to the trade. At
last we have a well-known lit-
erary work done into moving
pictures without suffering the
loss of any part of its charm
or atmosphere. Surely a new
day seems to be dawning when
the moving picture is to be
considered reliable. Historical
subjects or literary classics have
been handled so freely in their
translation into moving pictures
that they are divested of well-
known facts or incidents, which
makes them unauthoritative or
unsatisfactory for any other than purely amusement
purposes. But in "Vanity Fair" the Vitagraph Company
may be said to have "arrived." They have repro-
duced a well-known work of fiction that has lost none of its
individual qualities during the transition. It comes nearer
to being a flawless adaptation than anything that has ap-
peared in moving pictures. Aside from one slight incon-
gruity there is nothing to criticise and everything to praise.
We were not aware that well-shaped cigars were much in
use one hundred years ago. nor were gentlemen accustomed
to lighting their cigars with the present-day parlor match a<
did Lord Steyne in the scene with Becky Sharpe. Snuff boxes
were more prevalent at the time, but they are entirely absent
Miss Helen Gardner.
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887
in tliis picture. Aside iroin tliis there is iiu flaw r\ic|it per-
haps the perr>icit)Us hahit the \'it»graph' Loiiipaiiy lias drifted
into lately of cutting the tharacters off at llie knee*.
"Vanity Fair" is an uninterrupted deliKht and a revelation
in the art «>f pietiire niakiUK- We predict f«ir it a tremendous
success nut only in America, hut in England, where no doubt
it will be even more popular than in the I'nited Stales, It is
a film classic: the re>n!t of niost painstakitiK tare that haii
Scene from "Vanity Fair" (Vitagraph).
been well spent. Not only in entirety, but in detail it is
especially noteworthy. The individual work of the principal
characters is particularly strong in every instance, but head
and shoulders above them all is Miss Helen Gardner as
Becky Sharpe. It seems a much too difficult task to attempt to
describe her phenomenal work in this exceedingly complex
role. It is somewhat of a task for an actress tt) play it on
the speaking stage, but when it comes to portraying such a
capricious character in the silent drama there is indeed work
to be done. We might ramble on for hours in ecstasies over
the superb work "f Miss Ganlner and at the end of that tune
The
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k for itoelf. Her
1 after that,
tunity tc»
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.-, in liie
' t.. MiH»
k of Mr.
\\ ithout a doubt this is
have given but a faint idea of what we (aw her do
be»t that we can advice i-s for eaef
man to see the picture and let
work needs no word of coiiiu;' ■
Suffice it to say that she h
portray the tickle, pouting. < •
cTny drew to his everlasting faait.
l!.(iually as much might be sni<l of anv of the other char
acters, for ifiey are most ae.
capable, but the bulk <jf the u
Sharpe, Miss Gardner carrii - •■
exception of the producer. Mr (
Gartlner must be mentionc<| the
William V. Kanous as Lord Steyne
the greatest bit of photoplay acting that Mr. Kanous has ever
done and we have seen liim in many plays before He lives
and breathes the part, and lives up to the fullest conceptior*
that anyone could ever have of it. In many respects thi»
picture resembles a flead heat at a hor.se race, for alongside
Mr. Uanous is Mr. Harry .Vorthrup. keeping up the pace ir>
his competent conception ol K'awdon Oawlcy, the debonair
roue and dissipated dillitante. The climax of the picture en-
acted by the aforementioned actors is positively great, one
of the strongest scenes "that has ever been shown in pictures.
The other characters, though of less import, deserve an equal
amount oi praise which lack of space will not permit. .-Xs a
matter of pure character acting. Mr. Alec B. Francis deserve*
special mention in regard to his delineation of Pitt Crawley;
a )>erfecl and convincmg portrayal in no particular overdone,
and leaving nothing to be desired Mr. John FSunny gave an
exquisite bit oi comedy character work for the short tune it
lastcfl. And that is the charm of it all. All the secondary
characters are so well done as to make it a perfect whole-
Leo Delaney as George Osborne and Mr. Tefft Johnson a»
Captain Dobbin live up to the ideals of Thackeray. Mrs.
Kate Price and Mr. William Shea in the respective parts of
Miss Crawley and Sir F'itt Crawley. Mr. Charles Kent a»
John Sedlcy. Mrs. B. !•". Clinton as Mrs Sedlcy and Miss
Rose E. Tapley as Amelia Sedley are all entitled to the high-
est of praise for their thoughtful work in this picture. Each
and everyone has done his and her part to make "\'anity
I-"nir" a composite superlative
"X'anity I*"air" will be released December 19. It is on three-
reels, all of which will be released the -aine <!av H T" II
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Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
GIVING his reasons for enlarging and improving his
weekly program, N. E. Chaney, of the Orpheum The-
ater, Hillsboro, O., writes:
1 havr now arranged for oni' on OO-ponnd liook paper. 6x9. Tlie front
page will have nothing on it hut a nice hiirdcr and a half tone, each week,
of Komi- prominent actor or actress i)f Ihc films. The two inside pages will
be devoted to my program, with one <ir two ads at the Ijottom. Hack page
will he given to advertisers vising nice cnls. thus making an attractive
program. I am putting it on good paper for three reasons — First, because
it is a business proposition to use good miiterial. as the material of tlie
paper sometimes indicates the class of entertainment. Second, because my
advertisers appreciate it. Third, tlie front jiage will be of Ruch a character
that many of luy patrons will keep the program for the sake of tlie half
tone of tlieir favorites.
Mr. Chaney sends one of the first issue of the new .style
o( program and, apart from the fact that the halftone does
not show up as well as it should, the program is a big im-
provement upon his already creditable publication. The cut
seems to be of too fine a screen for rapid press work and
was not well etched, but most manufacturers are giving more
attention to the cuts furnished exhibitors, and better results
may be looked for. It is better to use a 6o or 8o .screen and
gel a good coarse cut than to use a finer screen and not have
it show up well. This is a matter over which Mr. Chaney
had no cmtrol. His own share of the work has been well
done anil it should not be long before he graduates into an
eight-page folder or larger.
In the last department we published Mr. Chaney's offer
to send a copy to any exhibitor sending a stamp. It is a
splendid model for those using a four-page folder and there
should be many who will have reason to thank Mr. Chaney
for his generosity.
Those Vitagraph Postals.
Someone slipped up in advertising the new Vitagraph
postals at $7 a thousand. The proper figure is $4 a thousand.
Not less than 100 of any player may be ordered. The cards
are well done on good stock in brown ink in a fair imitation
of photography. It does not purport to be a photo postal,
but it has much of that eflfect. They are useful as an adver-
tisement, can be sold to the patron or may be used for mat-
inee souvenirs. Twenty-nine of the players are represented
and there are some in more than one pose. If your business
will not permit you to put out an advertisement yourself,
why not sell the back to local concerns? In this way you
can get the advantage of the booming, since you reserve a
small space for j^our own advertisement, and you may show
a small profit as well. This, of course, applies to the Kalem
and other postcards as well.
Used as souvenirs you will need to provide some scheme
for getting all the cards out. either by confining the card
for the day to some particular player or laying out your
assortment to give a proper proportion. A card a week would
appear to be the best idea for most houses. If you over-
order perhaps you can dispose of them at box office sale to
those who did not come, or you can use them up at the end
of the run with your own or some trade advertisement on
the back.
A Coupon Program Scheme.
Frank L. Newman, president and manager of the Royal
Theater, St. loseph. Mo., sends in a program which appears
to have becti the result of reading this department. It is
based on the program style of the Tenth Street Theater.
Kansas City, but offers some individual ideas, the most novel
being a unique solution of the free matinee ticket problem.
Each program gives the show for a week and carries this
announcement:
Save this program until you have saved fifteen consecutive numbers, bring
them back to the l>ox office of the Royal Theater, and get fifty cents' worth
of matinee tii-kets free. The iiumher of this issue is 10.
This fills the house at matinees and makes new business,
while it assures the advertiser that the program will be taken
into the home, where the shrewd advertiser aims to send his
announcement. It would be better were the line lifted from
a notice to advertisers and given a coupon form of its own
where it will be more prominent. The program is made up
of two eight-page white forms and a four-page form on
heavy cover paper. The presswork is good, but the display
is not well balanced, the rulework being too heavy for the
type employed. A lighter line and a heavy typeface would
throw up the important matter more definitely.
If the cover form is run off each week and not printed
ahead in quantities, it would be well to give each issue a
number and a date on the front.
It's a prosperous little issue and it gives Tmportance to
the house that sponsors it. That's one point about these
programs that many exhibitors overlook. A prosperous-
looking program argues the right sort of performance.
Makes Use of His Curtain.
Ben. L. Morris, of the Spragg Amusement Company, Bell-
aire, Ohio, w-rites:
We always find our curtain a great advertising place. We have turned
down all kinds of money for running advertising slides, figuring our patrons
do not pay their money to read ads. our own of course, excepted. 1 use
a gelatine paper like enclosed, between two carVm sheets, making the pret-
tiest print you could wish. Placed between glass. It gets all your patrons
for two or three Dighfs and tbey tell others.
Mr. Morris encloses a very thin sheet of gelatine. Fresh
carbon paper should be used and by employing two sheets
a double deposit of the pigment is obtained, a wrinkle worth
knowing. The outside advertising slide is seldom welcome
to the patron, but the exhibitor who does not use the screen
for his own announcements is overlooking the most valuable
aid to good business. You've got something to tell your
regulars and you have them where they can't help seeing
what you have to say. There are so many ways of making
slides quickly and cheaply that the man who overlooks his
screen deserves to have his house taken away from him.
Make j'our lines crisp and snappj- and you can't help but
pull not only those who read but those others whom they
tell. This has been alluded to before, but it cannot be em-
phasized too strongly.
An Interesting Experiment.
Mr. Morris writes that they are going to discard the usual
poster advertising in a new house they will open in Bellaire
December gth and employ instead the material supplied by
the Exhibitors' Advertising Co. .\ board will show^ the day's
program and a second the bill for the following day. This
service costs only two dollars a week and is decidedly
effective.
If you use the pictorial poster display get the border stuff
that is sold by several concerns catering to the demand for
advertising novelties. A plain white paper edging is crude
and the red and green sheets used in many places to make
up the difference between the area of the poster and the
greater surface of the board is no less than a sin. The garish
colors kill the lesser tints of the posters and nullify the ef-
fect. Plain wall paper border, if chosen with taste, will do very
well, but these special strips are made on purpose and trans-
form a one-sheet into a three-sheet poster.
Most lobbies suffer from an over-display of paper and a
report on the result of Mr. Morris's experiment will be
awaited with interest.
Montgomery Wants to Know.
Montgomerj-, the original "moving picture man" in more
senses than one, sends a copy of a Savannah publication and
wants to know what we think of a double-colunin portrait
cut of Miss Florence Turner used in connection with a Vita-
graph release at one of his two Savannah houses. We think
it enterprising., but if he has to iriake a special payment for
the running of the cut, as his letter seems to suggest, the
money might be diverted to more direct booming. The well-
written press stuff and the noisy but effective advertisement
will pull more business than a newspaper cut and. if the ciit
is inserted at a line price, a single column cut inserted di-
rectly in the reading matter would serve as well. If the cut
is carried by the paid advertising, its good hustling. Mont-
gomery believes in keeping things stirred up, and he is one
of our very best little stirrers.
A Word from Williamson.
Here's a little sermonette on advertising from M. P. Will-
iamson, of the Arcade Theater, Attica, Ind.:
Such adv. as the enclosed folder, pays me from two to three hundred per
cent, in direct returns, besides advertising the bouse in a general way.
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889
AliVKKIISl- ADVKIiri.SK' AltVKIITIHK! ! lav from n«r to Inn p«r
Mm. u( rpi'i-i|iia [or mlvi'iilitliiK. It t>a]ri uii*. I twIltiTB It Hill other*.
The folder to whiili reference is made is a four paRC in
brown on cream It is devoted to the Tlianhoii>.cr release
of David Coiiperriitil and is lieaded "A Tliaiik^Kivinn least.
An livening' with Diikeiis. Two Ninlits, November 2<)th and
joth." (Jiitside of the fact that Mr. Williamson uses a type-
face not easily read, there is much to commend in the ar-
rangement. The second paRC briefs tlie three reels of the
story and the third is jjiveii over to some catchy lines and an
e.xplanation that the reels are a Thank^^ivinK treat to its
patrons A part of the last "age is reproducer! here. It will
do equally well for the Thanhouser or Vita^raph production.
l»-iTlrl ('.»• -t,..ii ,. t — .ti. ,.|,ii4.t*t|c(| to Ih» l>li-|(cfm' iiiiiMti?ri>lPi-t*. Some
I I ill u : '>«0 llfp. Ilv liiut UN It inny, llio (act rc-
riiiui-i III! rrahallc llli-rury uurkM tliv worlil ha* yet
I'l.xiwi ! irli a wliU' riiiiKn anil varli'ty nf oliiiracti'm.
.<<<i I' : lauflitiT roiiii.* a* tlioiiich tin- ■■i|M<rlrn>'(>* of
HiivKl nil. All i-l*<- In forciillfii. V»ii ulll live
Duvlil
Try the Percentage Idea.
The Sll.ls'^(c^ti(Jn that a certain percentage of tlu- nreipts he
ilevoted ti^) advertisinjj is a nood one, provided that the ad-
vertising be well done. What you pay for adverlisinn is
not what count.> — it's the way you do it; what you have to
•<ay and the way you say it. Mr. Williamson RCts a return
ijecause he gives thought to his work and frames the an-
nouncement attractively.
Until you get the hang of advertising writing, don't just
"dash off" an advertisement, tiivc it thought, weigh your
words. Make your sentences short and snappy and let them
mean something. Put the "pull" into every phrase. Get
eathusiastic but not boastful. Write the sort of ad. that
would make y^iu want to come yourself, but do not be too
easily coaxed. Many of the larger advertisers will pay five
or ten dollars for any catchy line; not the slogan of the
tirm, but any line that will fit in the advertising. You can't
buy lines, but you can think some up for yourself that will be
worth money to you. Dig and dig deep. Don't be content
with the first thing that comes into your mind. First thoughts
may be best, but give the others a chance.
Up in the Air.
W. M. Smith, manager of the Co/.y Theater. Tulsa, Okla.,
sends a small sheet which was taken up in the air in an aero-
plane and tossed overboard. It claims to be the first news-
paper ever issued from mid-air and the claim seems to be
made good. It is a reduced c iny of the Tulsa World and
the only advertising c.riud t! a; <>f the Cozy. Mr. Smith
has the trick of writing good catch lines. We are sorry he
is wasting them on vaudeville acts. Pictures don't want "ten
more" next time they come around.
A good catch line that may serve others is found on the
Cozy letterheads: "The theater where you spend both sides
of your dime." "Get value for both sides of your dime"
might be even better. He uses a drawn design for his title
and in the elongated tail of the C is the line: ".Ml that the
name implies." Mr. Smith writes that he finds much help
from tihs department in "the best of all picture weeklies."
A Regular Paper.
The Saxe .Amusement Guide, published by the Saxe
Amusement Enterprises, Milwaukee, in behalf of its numer-
ous ventures, is something more than a program booklet.
It's a theatrical newspaper. The Saxe Company's theaters
have been written up in this paper and include picture, vaude-
ville and dramatic theaters. The Amusement Guide gives
the current attractions and several pages of well-edited news
items about acts to come, acts which have played the houses
and just acts. A sheet like this is looked for and the space
given over to general news is not wasted, since it insures the
whole being read. There is a profusion of cuts that come
out well in spite of rapid press work, and the whole thing
suggests that there arc some newspaper boys on the Saxe
staff. It's good work.
Choppy but Catchy.
Roscoe C. Cuneo sends in a couple of samples of the press
work he does for his Star Theater in Upper Sandusky, O.
He lacks smoothness of phrase, but he gets his ideas over
and holds attention. He writes that he has been doing ad-
vertising for three years and that not a person in the county
but knows the Star. "It is known just like Royal baking
powder," he adds, and the simile is forceful. Get known and
vou won't be forgotten. We quote one of his readers:
HIS DRESS SHIRT.
star Theater this erenlns. .\ pretty lioine-llfe qn.nrrpl comeffy orer the
younp husband's dress shirt, which his pretty wife forest to send to the
laundry. The role of the wife Is the best Little Mary has ever done for the
Imp Company. It Is deliBlitfiiUy played. "Field Day Sports at Ft. Riley."
This is an interestine and instruotive picture. It's soinc to be some show
and yon can't afford to pass it by. Monday niftht. ".V Mi^iip in Suit Ca.ses."
A comed.T of summer time, with Arthur Johnson in the leading role. Tnes-
day is Imp acd Rex eight.
This might be more tliienily phrased. The idea of running
the head into the paragraph i-» not wholly good and the
periods are a little too thick This would give the »imc
•effect
HIS DRESS SHIRT.
It Didii t Go u> the Laundry. Hut It Was Done Up— Brown.
Little Mary haan'l had a lH>ller chaii.c than In •'Ilia IHmw Khlrt." whifh
1* to Iw *4H-ii at the Star i.. 1,1^1,1 ii 1 1,.,,, -^ ,,, ,1,, ii,,i,.ln but
•be forciil III pii-nd it. »• . Mii-re
wa* :i line nii.irh ni.n. ,,,,
Alwrli at Fort lliirv.' 1 '-reiii
l>on't let II Kd pax yo.i M. i.,iaj i„j,la »,• gri Atil.ur Juliuioo la a aell«SM
real coii„.,|y. A MIX up In .Hull la.ea." 'lurxlay I* Imp and Kei nigbl—
a doable treat.
Other contributions must be held over until next week.
RANDOM SHOTS OF A PICTURE FAN.
.\ Selig picture had just been run— "The Coquette"— and
as I did not care to watch the doings of a wretchedly stupid,
musical coon — such is vaudeville — I turned to -tudy the faces
of the audience, and the thought struck me, a>. I looked at
the faces: "Why. those are the types of men, women and
children whom I saw just now on the screen." True, the
Seligs have developed a power of portraying the lives of the
plain people of our country which is not one inch short of
marvelous. "The Coquette " is an average Selig film and yet
It is every way a masterpiece. Every time it makes my
blood tingle and my heart beat faster to think I am an
American. Such people as are portrayed in that film make
up the backbone of our nation, ruggedly honest, simple of
heart, full of study, manhood and tender, compassionate
womanhood. When the old minister knelt down in his study
to pray, after feeling that he had been the instrument of
touching and converting the heart of a frivilous and dan-
gerous woman, few eyes in the audience remained dry. The
fierce struggle of the men in the boiling waves, the merry
children's party, the neighborly visit, the stern banishment
of the heartless g'irl from the fireside of the people whom
she had so cruelly troubled, are like so many pages taken
from the lives of the people from whom we spring and whom
we know and whose joys and sorrows we can under-tand.
because they touch the hidden depths of human nature. If
you think I am too enthusiastic, see the picture yourself. It
was a matter of conscience with me to pay this tribute. I
would like to say more, but space forbids.
It seems hard to believe that the comedies, "One on Reno"
and "His Chorus Girl Wife" were produced by the same
company, yet the trademark is the same on both. The fun
iri the first reel was neither fast nor furious nor even intelli-
gible. It reminds one of a procession of mud turtles or a
race of snails — that dragging sensation, you know. But for
the superb and finished acting of Miss Lawrence and Mr John-
son it would have been unbearable. I could forgive the impossi-
bilities of the piece, but its dullness, never. Now to con-
trast it with "His Chorus Girl Wife." A more amusing
comedy I have never seen — a skillful leading up to a humor-
ous and pathetic climax that just sets everyone cackling with
laughter — the right kind of laughter with the genuine ring
of merriment. When the old disabled father was bounced
out of the little kitchen and Miss Lawrence fired a pancake
after him. the situation was simply irresistible, and when
later the same old "gent" f(irgot his social pride and dignity
and ate with evident relish of the pancake pie, apparently
with more zeal than discretion, it was enough to convulse
any kind of an audience anywhere. It is but just to add.
that Miss L. and Mr. I. are to-day in the very zenith of their
power and if they get any sort of a chance they will make
the picture "go over."
Quite the most clever satire on the melodrama is "Des-
perate Desmond." It is wonderfully well done in pictures
and for realism I know of no comedy to beat it. The make-
up of Desperate Desmond. Fair Rosalind and Claude Eclaire
is enough to make you yell with delight. I hope the actors
and Rosamond wore waterproof underwear, for they think
nothing of diving and swimming on the least provocation
The bomb incident in the submerged house was enough to
tickle the risibles even of a Canadian censor of moving pictures
You can bet I will seethe next release just as soon as it comes
out. Right on the top of this biting satire on the absolute melo-
drama, what did I see in the same house but a perfect melo-
dramatic nightmare called "The Trackwalker." The Thing
gives you the impression of ill-nourished brain-cells some-
where and my heart goes out to Mr. Walthall. This is not
acting but torture both for the actors and the public. It is
supposed to be a thriller, but there is not a thrill in it any-
where even when the audience is treated to a sight of real
human "beelood." P. F.
890
THE MOVING PICTU-^.E WORLD
do:
CHICAGO LETTER.
By Jas, S. McQoadk.
P All IK'S special representative, K. W. Linn, was in the
city last Monday, Dec. 4th, after an absence of several
months, during which he has visited every state in the
Union, excepting those of New England and a few Eastern
coast states. The principal object of his tour was to ascer-
tain public opinion, as expressed by exchange managers and
exhibitors, in connection with the present Pathe output.
Instead of confining his efforts to Chicago and tributary
territory as formerly, Mr. Linn now extends his activities
to all parts of the country, where a knowledge of business
conditions will be of benefit to his firm. He aims at finding
out how the Pathe product appeals to the moving picture
public, and to learn how it may be improved, so as to increase
its popularity.
Mr. Linn had no hesitancv in stating that the Pathe prod-
uct is getting more popular with exhibitors throughout the
country. The Pathe Weekly is pronounced by the rank and
file of exhibitors to be the most eagerly booked film on the
market. He found the demand for it to be uniformly strong
in all sections of the country, the only difficulty experienced
at times being that of oDtaining it from the exchanges. The
leading vaudeville houses of the country book the Pathe
Weekly solidly every week, with gratifying results in the
box office, as many managers seen by Mr. Linn have testified.
Mr. Linn informed me that the higher class picture the-
aters are strong supporters of the European product of his
firm, on account of its educational and artistic merits, which
appeal strongly to intelligent audiences.
He is positive in holding that the moving picture has won
over a large following during the past six months from the
best classes. He also observed during his tour a marked
change for the better in the attitude of the daily press towards
the moving picture, and that local bodies of prominence in
the various cities are less disposed to ill-advised condemna-
tion of the picture.
Taking a broad view of conditions, Mr. Linn considers the
moving picture business in a very healthy state. In the ex-
hibiting end, the tendency is towards the elimination of the
smaller houses. Larger and beautiful picture theaters are
taking their places, and higher prices of admission are
being charged.
The West easily carries the palm for progress in the build-
ing'of first-class picture theaters, Mr. Linn thinks. On the
Pacific Coast one can point to the beautiful Dominion The-
ater in Vancouver, B. C., erected at a cost of $75,000; to the
new house now being built in Seattle by Mr. Klemmer, at an
outlay of $70,000; to the magnificent new People's Theater
in Portland, costing $125,000, and owned by the People's
Amusement Co. of that city; to the two Clune theaters and
Tally's Broadway in Los Angeles, strictly first-class houses;
to the Isis. Princess and Iris in Denver, most pretentious
structures, and to the Liberty in Salt Lake City.
Mr. Linn left for Milwaukee and Minneapolis, and will
return in a short time to familiarize himself with the con-
ditions in Chicago.
Pictures of Animals in the Wild.
I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting Mr. C. E. Ake-
ley, of the University of Chicago, one day last week. Mr.
Akeley is widely known in scientific circles, both in this
country and abroad, by reason of his extensive knowledge of
animals in their native wilds, and for the numerous fine zoo-
logical specimens he has secured during successive explora--
tion expeditions through Central Africa.
In 1895 Mr. Akeley conducted an expedition through So-
maliland in the interests of the Field's Museum of Natural
History, Chicago, and another from 1905-1906 in the same in-
terests. In 1900 he undertook another expedition through
British East Africa, on behalf of the American Museum of
Natural History, New York, returning in October, this year.
Whereas the first two expeditions were confined to the
study of wild animal life generally, in its habitat, and to a
general collection of zoological specimens, the third was de-
voted to a special study of the elephant and to the securing
of specimens. On this last trip Mr. Akelej' brought back
eight fine specimens of elephants that will soon be on view
in the New York institution. He is the only scientist travel-
ing in Africa that makes a specialty of elephant study.
On the third expedition Mr. .Akeley was accompanied by
Mrs. Akeley, John T. McCutcheon, the Chicago Tribune's
celebrated cartoonist, and Fred Stephenson; the two latter
remained with the party for four and a half months, Mr. Mc-
Cutcheon furnishing his paper with weekly letters of the
trip, illustrated by his inimitable cartoons. Colonel Roose-
velt, who is a warm friend of Mr. Akeley's, was met during
the trip.
On Mt. Kenia, June, 1910, Mr. Akeley had a narrow escape
from being killed by a monster bull elephant. The animal
charged and tried to gore him with its tusks, but, providen-
tially, Mr. Akeley contrived to get between them, and es-
caped with several broken ribs and a badly bruised chest,
which laid him up for months.
On the third expedition, Mr. Akeley carried a complete out-
fit for still pictures and also an Urban camera for cinemato-
graphic work. He found the Urban machine utterly un-
adapted to tropical work, being both cumbrous and incapable
of being adjusted quickly for rapid action. Notwithstanding the
drawbacks, Mr. Akeley has brought back some interesting ani-
mated pictures (about 8,000 feet) showing native dancers in
action, spearing of lions and leppards by natives, the shooting
of lions, good hippo, views, and some fine scenics, especially
the ascending of the Ripon Falls by fish. These falls form
what may be called the birtli of the Nile, near Victoria
Nyanza, the highest of the series of cascades being about 30
or 40 feet. One of the finest moving pictures secured by Mr.
Akeley shows a huge gathering of flamingoes, on Lake Han-
nington, midway between the Eastern African c<iast and Vic-
toria Nyanza, on the equator.
Mr. Akeley acknowledges that he was a mere novice in
his knowledge of cinematography when the third trip was
begun, but during his two years' experience he has learned
much that will be of great service to him on hi« fourth ex-
pedition, which will be undertaken in about ten months. He
lias already given an order to an English firm to build a port-
able and easily and quickly adjustable camera for African
field work, along lines of their own invention. He is also
getting one built in New York, under his own supervision,
to meet the same requirements.
A compressed air or a spring motor will be one of the es-
sentials. "I find that turning the crank will not answer the
purpose when the camera man is looking into the ej'es of a
rapidly advancing lion." smiled Mr. Akeley. "It is not in
human nerves to stand the strain without excitement. The
man in charge can turn on the motor, under the new ar-
rangement, seize his gun and assist in protecting the party."
A most complete equipment for the taking of moving pic-
tiires will be carried next time. Ten and six inch, and or-
dinary short length, lenses will be included.
The work during the fourth expedition will be confined
to Uganda, German East Africa and the Congo. Elephants,
chimpanzee^ and gorillas will be studied in their habitats,
cinematographed, and specimens secured. Mr. Akeley is con-
fident that he will be able to bring back a great many valuable
negatives of elephants and other animals in the wild.
On being questioned as to the value of the moving picture
in the special field to which he is devoted, Mr. Akeley re-
plied: "Cinematography is the most valuable record we can
make of animal life in the wild. I hope to see all of our nat-
ural history museums forming libraries of cinematographic
records for educational purposes available for use 'not only
in museums for lectures, but in allied educational institutions,
such as colleges, schools and libraries."
Mr. Akeley is the inventor of the cement gun, a machine
for mixing and applying cement concrete bj' the medium of
compressed air. This new "air process" has been taken up
widely by contractors and builders.
It is to be borne in mind that Mr. Akeley personally
finances all his African expeditions.
Boom "John Bond"!
Exhibitors generally, without a single exception, should see
to it that they are furnished with that valuable and important
educational film, "The Awakening of John Bond" (Edison).
These instructive pictures will be instrumental in saving
many hundreds of lives, as they leave visual impressions that
cannot be forgotten.
Tuberculosis, that dread foe of humanity, should be com-
bated in season and out of season. The Edison Company has
furnished an admirable weapon, and some fine effective fight-
ing should be done with it.
In Chicago, the Tuberculosis Institute has taken up the re-
lease of "John Bond" with great zeal. A worthy successor
to "The Red Cross Seal," exhibitors should do their best to
aid local tuberculosis institutions by widely advertising the
film, and offering every aid to Red Cross officials to dispose
of Red Cross seals.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
891
Big Deal for Picture Theater Site.
The dailies i>i Llucagu dcvotcil ciisiilcrablc space 111 tiicir
issues last wci-k to a big real cstatf deal in wliicli Junes,
Linick & Scliacfcr, owners of the Ori>iicuni on Slate Street,
and a chain of houses running vaudeville and pictures, were
the lessees.
The iSay Street property, on the southeast corner of State
and Randolph Streets was leased for 198 years at a total
rental of $11,000,000, and was the iar^jest real estate transac-
ti'Mi for many years on the basis of the capitalized ground
on State Street. As the property stands it is too small for
a theater, which would have to be built according to the new
city ordinances, which require spacious aisles and niinierous
e.xits. The adjoining property is, therefore, desired, at least
so it is understood. Mr. Schaefer when seen, said "If other
property can be leased adjoining, I can predict another house
III) the street."
The new year will doubtless have many surprises for the
■ >\vners of so-called legitimate theaters. The time is not ripe
to make known certain moves that arc contemplated by Chi-
cago men of capital; but it can be stated, without much fear
of contradiction, that Chicago will have as homes for moving
pictures some of the finest and largest theaters in the coun-
try before another year rolls by— and. it may be before six
months pass.
Chicago Film Brevities.
S. S. Hutchinson, president of the .American Film Manu-
facturing Co., left for Xew York Monday, December 4.
« * «
John Bell, manager of the Bell Theater, Western .Avenue
and Madison Street, was seen one day last week, and was
jubilant over the fine business he is showing to. John is
featuring 'The Awakening of John Bond" pretty strongly
and is working enthusiastically in co-operation with the Red
Cross people and the officials of the Chicago Tuberculosis
Institution. Uniformed nurses from this institution will at-
tend all the performances given at the Bell on Wednesday,
December 6.
♦ * •
John Bobeng, manager of the Bismarck Theater, 3553 Ar-
mitage Avenue, this city, opened that house to splendid busi-
ness on Thanksgiving eve. "Blackbcard" (Selig) and "Luck
of Reckless Reddy" (Kalem) were the chief features on the
program and made big hits. Manager Robeng states that he
is doing very fair business and that the owner, M. M. Roths-
child, is well pleased with the box office receipts thus far.
The Bismarck cost $10,000.
♦ * ♦
The Essanay Company have been much annoyed recently
by the escapades of a man, who gives his name as "Bruce
Robertson." He carries a card on which this name is printed,
with the further addition that the said person is "with S. &
.■\. Film Company." On the back of the card he gives an
address, namely, Ravenswood Avenue and Irving Park Boule-
vard. This man, who seems to be non-compos-mentis, calls
on certain business houses and represents himself as an actor
and connected with the company referred to. Then he or-
ders goods on account of the Essanay and has them sent to
the address given. In every case the goods have been re-
turned, because there is no such man at the address stated.
Readers of the World are warned to look out for him.
♦ ♦ *
George K. Spoor, president of the Essanay Film Manufac-
turing Company, has made it a rule that all employees en-
gaged in the production of pictures are requested to remain
every Thursday evening to see an exhibition, in the private
theater in the plant, of the latest releases of other licensed
manufacturers. It can be imagined that numerous criticisms
are indulged in. as well as many roasts — these, however, in
a spirit of jocularity, rather than of seriousness. .A feature
of these exhibitions is the intelligent acting of "Old Jack,"
the bulldog. By some peculiar instinct. "Jack" never fails
to distinguish an Essanay film from all the others shown.
Perhaps this is because Harry Cashman. one of his biggest
favorites, is seen in nearly every picture. W^hen the Essa-
nay comes on. "Jack" walks up to the screen and barks
loudly in applause of Cashman's acting — at least that is what
everybody thinks. It is needless to state that Cashman is
proud of the distinction.
Edison has been to Washington to show^ Mr. Taft how he
can remain at the White House and at the same time address
sixty million people by means of the moving picture and
phonograph. Yes. but Mr. Taft enjoys the swell eats and
rare vintages. What substitute did Thomas offer for those?
Perhaps Mr. Edison thinks canned food is good enough for
canned speeches.
Another Picture Ordinance.
Exhibitors of Greater New York Aitain Face an Attempt by
Board of Aldermen to Regulate Their Business.
The l-lxhil)itor>-' !,ivii,oi«- <■! r.rrt'rr Nrw N'ork hchl another
one of their f.n ' ' ' 'h,
this time at thi
sided over by Ml .^.oi.u. . 11 n-
sider the proposed new cit> '-d
by Alderman John J. Whit< ^ig
and sixty-two exhibitors ve
theaters were present. Wc of
the meeting, but will treat it 111 a gcncrai May, as a typical
exhibitors' meeting, in the hope that it may be read by and
prove of service tri exhibitors in other cities.
The New York exhibitors arc facing a crisis. They have
faced crises before and have been beaten to a frazzle, for the
reason that exhibitors' meetings that consist principally of
talk and no action do not accomplish things. The net result
of this latent gathering of New York exhibitors points to
nothing definite aiul if something is not done at the next
meeting in the wav of decided action, they arc going to get
the worst licking of their lives at the hands of their natural
enemy, the peanut politician.
The politicians have framed up another neat little package
to slip over on the New York exhibitors, and when the pack-
age is opened it will be found to contain enough dynamite to
blow most of them off the map. The strangest part of the
whole proceeding is that this new law which Is calculated to
drive many houses out of business has been framed up by
no other person than an exhibitor of moving pictures, .Alder-
man John J. White, of the I-ourteenth WarM He is building
a theater. William Fox is to be the manager. William Fox
is connected with Gus Rogers, and Gus Rogers is connected
with Tim Sullivan, and Tim Sullivan is some pumpkins in a
well-known political wigwam on Fourteenth Street; so it is
not difficult, even for a blind man. to follow the matter along
the line. But even so, that does not get the Xew York ex-
hibitor anywhere if he is not within the magic circle. Per-
haps it would be well at this point to go over the ordinance
and notice in brief some of its salient points. It is so loaded
down with jokers that it ought to find a ready sale on the
news-stands as a joke book.
Section 352 defines as a moving picture show any cine-
matograph exhibition indoors or out which seats not more
than 300 persons.
Section 533 states that any exhibition place having over
300 seats is declared to be a theater, coming under sections
108 and log of the Xew York Building Code.
Section 534 states that every place indoors or out which is
at present in actual use is to be excepted. The joker in this
clause is that it does not apply in a case where application
for license is still pending. This means that when present
licenses run out they will not be renewed and the house must
close.
Section 535. — The Police Department is vested with the
authority- to issue licenses. The police may take sixty days
to inquire into a man's moral character before issuing a
license. Meanwhile the applicant's business may go hang
for all that the Police Department may care.
Section 536. — .Applications for renewals of licenses shall be
accepted or rejected by the Police Commissioner at least one
day before the date of expiration thereof.
Section 537. — No licenses for exhibitions in any hotel, tene-
ment house, lodging house, factory or work house, nor in
any building above the ground floor.
Section 538. — All new picture theaters must conform to
section 109 of the building code, which means that it must be
a regular theater with water tanks and fireproof material and
fire resisting devices of all kinds.
Section 539. — .Airdomes will have to have roofs to protect
the people from flying bricks. They may not seat more than
300 persons. There must be a gate on ail four sides, whether
they are up against a brick wall or open onto somebody's
cabbage patch. Generally, the floor, seats, doors and exits
shall be constructed in a manner provided for in section 109
of the building code. Better get a copy of that building
code. Mr. Exhibitor, and study section 109.
Section 540. — Section 109 of the building code does not ap-
ply to buildings for which a license is existing at the time of
adoption of the proposed ordinance. Digest that. What is
to happen after the existing license expires?
Section 541 — Licenses* will be issued for three months or
six months. S20 for three months: $30 for six months.
Section 542. — Films to be censored by the police. Imagine
the average policeman being qualified to pass upon the ar-
tistic and literary work of other men. when he scarcely knows
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
the mi-aiiinjj ul tlie word art and his literary training has been
limiti-d to the prize light news on the daily sporting pages.
Clan>e "J'." of tlie same alhjws an appeal to the Mayor in the
matter of refn.-al of license.
Section 543. — License may be revoked by any judge of
any city court on the word of a policeman.
Section 544, — The Police Commi.ssioner may suspend a li-
cense before a hearing is granted.
Sections 545. 546 and 547 stipulate the penalties for failures
t(i conii)ly with provision^ and \iolations of the ordinance.
The Proposed Ordinance.
(;jI.\l"rKU T, TITLK 2, ARTICLK I. Sec, 305 Is bereby amvudt-d by
iiiNcrtini; ll>c wonls •'as delined lii Section 352," Article II, of Tllle 2, of
Clmpter 7. after tbe words ■'couiinon shows" and before the words "sliootiiii,'
sallery," niid InsertliiR '" tliP said Section 305 after tbe word "stations."
"but notbins herein contained shall antliorize the Issuance of a license for
the cxblbltliin of motion iiicturcs or siiuUar performances."
C'lI.VI'TlOU 7, TITI.K 2, ARTICLK II. SKC. 30I»a. No person shall engage
in or carry on the business or iiursuit of Kivlng or permitting to be given
upon any premise.-i of which be shall be tbe owner, agent, lessee or tenant,
any form of .xliibilion of motion or moving iiictures, plioto play or plays,
cincmato;;ru|ili or vitagrai)h iierforniauces, indoors or outdoors, without first
obtaining and pr<K'urlng a Ui'cnse iu the manner provided for in Article
X\I, Sec. .'>:i2. etc., of this chapter.
Section 532. i;XHiniTION 01' MOTION OR MOVING PICTURES, MI'TO
SfOl'KS, KINKTOSOOI'HS, CIXEMATOGKAPH, ETC. Defiuitioii: A motion
or moving piciiirc e.^liiliillon or the place of giving such exhibition, indoors
or outdiK>rs, or for the giving of plioto plays by means of electrical display
or cinematogra[ih, kinetoscoiic or vitagraph. or any other instrument or ma-
chine electrtrally oiieraled, is deHncd to be a place indoors or outdoors at
which such exhibition is given, having seating capacity or accommodating
not more than three hundred persons.
Section 533. I*I<.\CE.S EXCEPTED. Places hereafter erected, constructed
or altered, indoors or outdoors, having seating capacity or acccmmodation
for more than three hundred persons are expressly excepted from the form
of license liereinafter provided for. and is declared to be a theater for all
purjioses siiecitiod in Sections 1472 and H7.'i of tlie Greater New York
Cb.irter, and .Sections lOS and l(ii) of tlie IJuilding Code ^f the City of New
York, and being Sections lOS and lOSt of Chapter 15, Part 21.
Section 534. PRESENT PLACES EXCEPTED. Every place, indoors or
outdoors, which is at present actually used for tbe purposes hcreiiibcfori'
mentioned, and for which a license shall have been issued before tbe final
adoiition hereof, is expressly excepted from the provisions hereof, but the
lirovisions hereof shall apply to every and all place or places where the
apiilicatlon for the license is still pending or made after the final adoption
hereof.
Section 535. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE LICENSE. Tlie Police Commissioner
of the City of New York is hereby authorized and directed iu a pAper
case, upon tlie application of a proper person, firm or corpor<Ttion, to issue
a license for the purposes specified in Section 532 hereof, and for no other
purposes, upon presentation to him of a Certificate of the Fire Department,
Bureau of Buildings, Police Department, Department of Wat«r Supply, Gas
and Electricity, Department of Health, a written reiiort that all of the
lan"s. ordinances, rules and regulations for pmtection of life, limb and lH)dy
have been complied witii. and tliat the premises are proper for the puriwses
Intended, ami also proof by the applicant that be is of good moral character.
Eor the purposes of determining tbe foregoing, the Police Commissioner
sliall have sixty days from the date of tbe tiling of tbe aiipUcatlOD, in which
lo finally report upon tbe acceptance or rejection of the appUcatlou (or
the license.
Section 536. RENEWAL OF LICENSE. An application for the renewals
of existing UeensCK heretofore issued by the Mayor, under Sections 3CK> and
.'i.~>2 hereof, shall be made to the Police Commissioner, and within thirty
days before the date of expiration thereof. All renewals for licenses
Issued by tbe Police (.'ommissioucr hereunder shall likewise be made to him
within thirty days from tlie dale of the expiration thereof. Applications for
renewals of licenses shall be accepted or rejected by the Police Commissioner
at least one day before the date of expiration thereof.
Section 537. PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAI.V BDlLDINGS. No
license shall be granted for the giving of the exhibition berelntjefore
provided for in any hotel, tenement house, lodging bouse, factory or work-
house, nor In any building atwve tbe ground fioor thereof.
Section 538. HUILDINGS, E'lX;., TO BE USED FOR MOTION PICTURES.
Every biiilrtiiig intended to be used for the exhibition of motion or other
pictures, electrically exhibited, as defined in Section 532 hereof, constructed,
erected, altered or remodelled, shall be built, coirslructed or altered to
comply with the requirements of Section 109 of the Building Code of the
City of New York, and being Section lUO, Part 21, of (Jiiapter 15, and any
building hereafter erected, constructed, remodelled or altered for the ptir-
IKises hereinbefore mentioned, shall be wholly and exclusively used for such
|iur|M>se. exceiiting as expressly authorized or permitted, jiursuant to Section
lilt) of the liuildiiig Code heretofore referred to.
Section 538a. Tlie provisions of the foregoing section sliall not be con-
strued to mean or made to apply to any building or buildings now actually
used for the purpose of giving moving picture e.'ihlbltions, eli'., as heretofore
defined, or for which plans have heretofore been approved liy the Superin-
tendent of Buildings, unless it Is Intended to alter or remodel the said
building or buildings to acconimfKlate or seat more than three hundred persons.
Section 539, EXHIBITION OUTDOORS. No exhibition as lierein defined
sliall •^e given or conducted in any lot or vacant land, excepting in the
manner hereinafter provided for. (1) No such place so conducted outdoors
shall be operated to accommodate more than three hundred persons. (2)
It shall have a temporary or permanent roof, suitably fastened at least
twenty feet above the level of tbe ground, fastened in such manner as shaU
lie approved by the Department of Buildings, and of sufficient strength and
durability lo iirevent articles and missiles being thrown Into the premises
so used. (3) There shall be at least one exit in front of said premises,
one exit in tlie rear of said premises and one exit on each side, making in
all not less than four exits, at least five feet iu the clear, and divided
with doors of iron or wood. If of wood, the doors sliall be constructed in
the manner provided for in Section 109 of the P.uilding Code heretofore
referred to. All of said doors shall open outwardly and shall be fastened
with movable bolts, tbe bolts to be kept drawn during performances. Tbe
exits shall lead directly to the street, excepting the side exits, and rear
exits may lead into vacant land or space, containing at least 50O square
feet each la the clear. All exits must be indicated by signs and red
lights at the doors. The seats must be stationary and firmly secured to the
floor and shall not be less than thirty-two iuciies from back to back, measured
in a horizontal direction and firmly seeored to the floor. No seat shall
REPUBLIC PLAYERS — Director McGlynn and Company at Lunch During the Production of
ton," Republic Release of Dec. 30, 1911.
"The Pride of Lexing-
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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THE DECISIOX OK TIIK POUOK COMMISSIONICR. IF UK REFISKS
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Section i43. Ki:\ iH'ATUi.V OK I.ICKXSE. Any llrense provldeil for hy
the pn'OiHll'i.- -<e-liii» in«v lie revokeil nml nnnuUeil' hy any Juilge or Ju»tli-<-
iif .my i->i-i-; -^ilU oily npoii proof of a violation of any of thi-
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Saction i+i. ^' ^1 i.n.-h'.V OK MCKXSK. Where a proi-eedlnR Is Insti
tuleil for the revwatlon of n llreiuie. It may. in the (llsf-ntion of the I'olire
roinuils-il'iner. b" su«|>eiiile<l until the flna; tieti-rinlniition of the proreedlng
briiui;ht fiir Its r-'V-M-.ttioii.
SecUon 545. ri.NAI.TY KOR FAILIRE TO OBTAIN LICENSE. Erery
proprietor, oawt au'l inaim(ter who aliall necrlecl to take out the license
for such cxliihlt;')u a* t» hereinbefore provided for, or who permits or
allows the exhibitlun or performance witlmut such TK-ense. imd every owner
or lessee of uny !>uililinB or part of tlif hullding, eroiiml or erounds, who
shall leaw or let the same for the pnrpo.se of sinii exIilMtii.n, shall he
Mil.Ji-et to a penally of fifty dollars for each day such exhibition or per-
foniKince shall bo |H<rmitled. Tbe actioo for penally sliiill be sued for and
prosecuted In the name of the City of New York, and the proceeds shall be
paid to the Chamiierlaln of tbe City of New York, for tlie treasury of said
city.
SecUon M6. ITNAI-TIES FOR FAILVRE TO COMPLY WITH PUOVIS
lii.VS. Kvcr;. i'ri;iri.'tor. manager, a(ent. lessee and tenant, togetlier with
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I nrntlon to whom a license has lieeii Issned. if there
to do an^tbing retiaired to be done, or not doing
lie (exi-ept the proiurement of a license provided
mil, shall be Jointly and .severally liable to a
iliillars for each day. the action for pponlty to lie
■ of the City of New York, and the proceeds of whlcli
I liamberlain of said city for Its treasury.
Vi'H.ATIONS HEREINDER A MISDEMKANOR. In addl-
MISS MARIAN SWAYNE.
Mins Sw.iyiir i!i a iicwconicr m iiiotioii pictiirck. She rc-
cititly jiiiiitil tlic Sulax stock company and ts -ihowinK Krcat
promise. Slu- i^ comely an<l di-ljonair and has the appearance
i>l a youHK (firl I'resli as a morning rosehud. She is vivacious
and has a manner :ind p^e^encc that should make her a
lavuritc.
.VlthniiKJi Marian Swayne is very youiiK. *he lias ha<l much
c.xpiTienci- in tin- Icijitiniate. She has been acro-s the country
and played in .si"ck from Seattle to Philadelphia. She also
iiad one year in vaudeville on tlie K. & I', circuit.
Like other women. Miss Swayne is a bundle of inconsisten-
cies. Although she is of the honie-loviiiK-back-to-the-farin
kind, she loves excitenieni. The movinK picture stuilio. she
timi to' the p.-iiui'.cs liercinliefore provided, any person, iihludliig the pm-
prietor. own- i in^-cr. lessee or tenant, and the Ii <iiall severally
lie. for a • i;iy of tbe provisions of tbe for- ms, deemed
guilt V of iiMir upon conviction thereof by -rate, either
l.\ ..infess ■ cmipetent testimony, be lineil . . .i ikiliars for
. .1' ■\ otTc'i^- I. -■ ■:'' of siicli tine ma.v be comiiiiiicii to prison by suc-li
iii:i:;i.-tr ll- Ii • - ■■ lie paid, but such Imprisonment shall not be les.s
II, all ten Jj.is ,1. .14..;, Uian twenty days. I'pon a conviction of a second
olTensc. Iiupris«uni-ut (or twenty ila.vs and a fine of fifty dollars.
The exhibitor*' meeting of last Wednesday was consumed
principally by talk. Out of sixty-two exhibitors present,
there was only $i_'o forthcoming in the way of initiations and
dues. They squabbled about money most <>f the time. All
of the money at present in the treasury would not buy a
quartcr-pape advertisement for one insertion in any one of
the daily papers. It is quite certain that this is not the time
for New York exhibitors to quibble over any $5 or $10 bets.
What every exhibitor at the meeting and those not present
should have lone was for each to walk up to the table and
lay down $io<.~>. If those present had done so, there would
now be over Sti.ooo in the treasury, instead of the paltry sum
on hand at present. Not for lawyers or grafters, but for the
assurance that goes with a fat bank-roll. However, it is not
too late. There will be another meeting next week and the
week after that. If independence is not worth $ioo to any
exhibitor he misrht as well get out of the business. If he is
not making enough money to afford $ioo for independence
he ought to try some other business. This is no time for
picayune business. Either the New York exhibitors are go-
ing to form into a strong organization or they are going to
remain a nonentity and incidentally a football for peanut poli-
ticians.
Miss Marian Swayne.
says, nourishes her cra\ ing for excitement without disturbing
her home-loving disposition.
"In the Solax studios," she declared. "I always have felt at
home. The home spirit permeates the place. This >pirit is
perhaps fostered by our getting together at lunch hour and
like a big family eating at the same table the delicious food
which Madame Blache so generously prfiv ide- I'nlike work
in the legitimate, one has a good deal of tim«- to r>ncself. I-or
example, 1 can spend my evenings any way 1 like. I don't
have the inconvenience of hustling and packing to catch
trains. The actress who wants to develop her art should
pose for moving pictures. There, she has no excuse for
nerves, headaches or indigestion. The life is as regular as
one would want it to be."
Miss Swayne has appeared to advantage in the Solax pro-
ductions of ".An Interrupted Elopement.' "Husbands
Wanted." "The Little Shoe" and ".\ Revolutionary Ro-
mance."
NEMO THEATER OPENS AT JOHNSTOWN, PA.
.According to the newspapers of Johnstown. Pa., the open-
ing of the Xemo picture theater in that city the other day
was quite an auspicious event. Securing a building on Main
Street, formerly occupied by the Presbyterian congregation,
Mr. J. M. S. Blauvelt. proprietor of the new house, has
evolved a very handsome place of amusement. The audi-
torium is 54 feet wide by 120 feet long and is 45 feet clear
to the ceiling. Completely remodeled and handsomely deco-
rated, this auditorium presents a very pleasing appearance.
Many conveniences for the comfort of patrons have been in-
stalled. The management of the new house will be in the
hands of Mr. Michael McCann, an old-time showman and
one of the oldest citizens of Johnstown.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
DEATH OF OSCAR B. KLEINE.
Oscar Bruno Kleiiie, widely kiiov\n in ilic- iikiviiik picture
trade as an expert optician and moving picture mechanician,
died at his home in New York Lily on the night of No-
vember 29tli, of typhoid fever, after a brief iUness of less
than a week. It seems rather an ironical coincidence that
only a month ago in these columns we published an an-
nouncement of the retirement of his father, Mr. Charles B.
Kleine, from active ownership of the firm of C. B. Kleine.
At that time it was stated that the elder Mr. Kleine had per-
manently retired from the moving picture lield and had made
a gift of the business to his son, Oscar, but the fates willed
otherwise and thus so soon is the parent recalled to his for-
mer business after a brief interval of four weeks.
Oscar Kleine died at the age of fifty-one. He was born in
New York, where he resided most of his life, except for pe-
riods of several years' duration in both Cleveland and Chi-
The Late Oscar B. Kleine.
cago. He was a brother of George Kleine, the present head
of the Kleine Optical Company, of Chicago, well known as
importers of European film. The deceased learned the opti-
cal trade from his father and knew it well. He was an au-
thority on all matters pertaining to projection, moving pic-
ture mechanics and optical work in general. In his business
methods he was a fair dealer, known always to be honest
and frank. A purchaser needed no guarantee with any arti-
cle purchased from Oscar Kleine. His loss will be felt by
many exhibitors who came to him in their time of trouble
and found Mr. Kleine and his expert machinists always
ready to repair a breakdown on the spur of the moment. His
advice was always sound and whatever he had to say con-
cerning projection could always be relied upon. Mr' Kleine
was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Brooklyn and
leaves a widow.
GEM CITY ATTRACTION COMPANY OPENS IN
DAYTON, O.
Gem City .Attraction Company, headed by M. J. Mackmull
and A. A. Wall, has opened offices in Dayton. The Com-
pany has purchased the Gem Theater on North Main Street,
the Princess on Cincinnati and Hartford streets, and the
Majestic on Springfield Street. The latter is the only ex-
clusive fireproof picture theater in Dayton, having been just
completed and turned over to the owners recently. The firm
also has the Mystic Theater on Valley Street under consid-
eration. Mr. Wall is a well-known moving picture and the-
ater manager, having been connected with several of the
largest film and supply exchanges. Mr. Mackmull is a wide-
awake business man of Dayton and well known throughout
the State. Mr. Wall will have headquarters in Dayton and
Chicago, being on the road constantly in the company's
interest.
ESSANAY LEADING WOMAN A REAL HEROINE.
Edna Fisher, with the Western Company, Works in Three
Scenes of Christmas Picture with Broken Ankle.
Heroism on the part of actors and actresses working in
moving pictures has been recorded before, but if medals are
given out for rare deeds of bravery, little Edna Fisher, with
the Essanay Western company, certainly deserves one. In
order that the Essanay Christmas picture would not be de-
layed. Miss Fisher worked through three long scenes in
"Broncho Billy's Christmas Dinner" with a broken ankle.
The accident occurred during the run of the stage coach,
when the frantic "four-in-hand' which she was driving dur-
ing a "supposed" runaway became unmanageable even for
her, and broke into a wild run. Turning a curve, the coach
swung to the edge of the turnpike, skidded perilously along
the edge and then turned over, throwing the young woman
about twenty feet. That she escaped with no more than the
broken ankle is considered a miracle.
There was a great deal of excitement, as can well be imag-
ined, when the other picture people, headed by Anderson,
rushed on to find the young lady, rising nervilj- to her feet and
with a smile turned to them.
"Did the camera gel it? Won't it be great!" was all she
said.
Miss Edna Fisher.
"But — but — !" exclaimed Anderson, "aren't you hurt?"
"No," she answered, "not the tiniest bit." But when she
took a step forward she winced with pain. "Well — there's
something the matter with mv ankle — I must have bruised
it."
When the ankle was examined it was found to have been
broken and Anderson called ofT the picture for the day. How-
ever, Miss Fisher would hear none of it.
"There are only three more scenes," she said grittily,
"and a little old broken ankle isn't going to stop the picture.
Come on, boys."
Anderson had to let her have her way. The coach was
righted and the horses, which had broken loose, were cap-
tured, calmed down and hitched up again. The young lady
then mounted to the seat and continued the "runaway" ride,
through three trying scenes, in order to save the picture.
The overturning of the stage coach is not in the picture
and it is perhaps a lucky thing that it isn't. The camera man
had placed his camera at the very spot where the big, heavy
coach turned turtle, but had moved it to a better position
just before the accident. Had he not, "Broncho Billy's
Christmas Dinner" would probably have been his last
picture.
Miss Fisher is comparative'^- new to picture fans, having
taken Miss Gladj^s field's place with the Western players
when the latter left the companj-. She is a capable little
actress, an excellent horsewoman, and this, she claims, is
her first real runaway.
"Broncho Billy's Christmas Dinner" has lots of thrills,
sensations and excitement, as maj' be guessed, but, better still,
it is as big with the true spirit of Christmas. The acting is
especially good and the photography excellent. It is released
Saturday, Dec. 23rd.
Too much kissing in the films to suit Mrs. E. N. Law, lady
reformer of Los Angeles. She thinks legislators could stop
it if they weren't too busy doing the same thing themselves
Law! What's in a name?
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
895
L'JZSZSZSZSZSSS^SIE
The SCENARIO WRITER
CONDUCTED BY EPKS WINTHROP SARGENT
FOREWORD.
Scenario writers have become factors of considerable
importance in the world of motion pictures. It is meet that
they should have some proper means of expressing them-
selves upon questions ol import to them. For that purpose
the Moving Picture World will devote adequate space under
the direction of Mr. Epcs Winthrop Sargent. All communi-
cations intended for this department should be addressed
to Mr. Sargent, in care of the Moving Picture World.
Unless of general interest, all questions will be answered
in the Inquiry Department.
THE NEW COPYRIGHT DECISION.
Will the Recent Decision of the Supreme Court in the
Matter of the "Ben Hur" Production Affect the Attitude of
the Librarian of Congress?
II' the ."Supreme I oiut Ib^liJ* .T motion piitiirc to be .T dramatic pro-
duction wdl that cliange tho decision of the Librarian of Congress?
L.Tst svmimcr, in these columns, Mr. George Rockhill Craw, the well-
known scenario writer, ili-scrihed the somewhat intricate process by which
he succeeded in copyrioliliog a scenario as a "dramatic production" after
having been refused protection for the scenario as such. Those inter-
ested can find Mr. Ciaw"s article in the issue of the Moving Picture
VVond datid July 15 of the current year.
Substantially, Mr. Craw explains that the Librarian of Congress refused
to accept for registration a scenario as such, or as a "pantomime," but
accepted the same as a "dramatic production" when a minimum of dialogue
and leaders delivered by a "chorus" in imitation oT the Greek drama,
permitted the actual scenario to pass as "business" incidental to the
dialogue.
This somewhat extended process was made necessary by the fact that no
provision had been made in the copyright law — but a poor thing at best —
for the registration of scenarios. They were refused registration as
"dramatic productions" or as "pantomimes" and Mr. Craw described in-
terestingly the slow process by which dillution with dialogue made regis-
tration possible.
Now comes the highest tribunal in the land with the flat-footed decision
that the motion picture is a dramatic production. If the motion picture
is a dramatic production, the scenario or script from which that production
has been made is as much a dramatic production as is the manuscript of
dialogue and business from which the stage play is produced. It would
seem necessary to alter the rulings of the Copyright Division to conform
to the new decision. We have written the Librarian of Congress, and will
await his decision with interest, but meanwhile we would suggest that if
the registration still is refused, that to copyright the story in the form of
short fiction will give the scenario writer full protection against infringe-
ment, since it is precisely this entry which gives protection to the Harper
Brothers.
It will be the purpose of this publication to obtain a ruling in accord-
ance with established fact, but the ofticial mind moves slowly and until
a decision is obtained it should be sufficient to submit a typewritten story in
fiction form, together with the registration fee, and announce on synopsis
and scenario pages of the script that the story is derived from an un-
published copyrighted manuscript.
Personally this writer regards copyright merely as a useful adjunct to
a suit at common law in officially establishing the fact of priority of
writing, and it is seldom that copyright protection is needed, but since
there are many who regard the copyright as necessary, we point out the
way to relief, adding the reminder that to state that an article is copy-
righted uhen it has not f\-cn entered in llie Library of Congress is a pun-
ishable offense.
If a I ■
man al
this pi.i' 'I ...
weather and do dutl thai can br dune unilcr ihc cic^tlic itghlt. 1 lie
■ ummer ilufT ihould be kept until the ilorm door* are taken do«m and the
fly screens go up.
Think of the Weather.
It's all right to .send to .i magazine the (. liristmas story on the Fourth
of July and the summer story in January, but that is not the way to sell
scenarios. You don't want to send out the Christmas story any time during
the year, but the winter story should not go to the editor in July or the
summer story about the time he is wondering about his winter overcoat
and the moth balls.
Of course, there are companies working in Los .\ngelcs in a land of
perpetual summer, but they are not making stimmer stories. They're
mostly making cowboy and Indian stuff and scenes up and down the coast.
The summer stuff is left to the home studio and the editor is not going to
buy in October the story lie can produce next >ray. He is apt to argue that
there will be other good stories along about April from which he can
select his stock and he isn't going to get his deparfment charged with a
couple of thousand dollars worth of summer stuff about the time he
wonders if the old man is going to give him a box of cigars or two
weeks' notice for a Christmas present.
What is wanted right now is stuff that can be played indoors or on the
city streets. It doesn't have to be stuff that suggests winter: merely stuff
that can be done mainly indoors during the mostly dark days of this time
of year.
Trying It On the Dog.
Ever try your scenario* on <*" <)"« • Mitl*- thr ruftrrimmt aame time.
Take your manuMript 10 s. : ' ' lence
and aok that it lie rrii.l 1: ind
that i» done and explain w »'k
the same queation and you'll nut hr tlinc lu put uf an aiKunicnl.
Probably joo trripii a year are hn|M-lr»ly damned because a good idea
is overweighted by crude erro^^. ' ! be explained away
and the idea left uncloiidc.l tlirrr ihr tlory, but with
good stuff coming in the editor n" ■ ilf a day ilraighlen-
ing out a pastably good icripl.
Of courne you know that the reaton Tom goes wett to dig gold with • D
handled nhovel is because Mabel it going to marry hii brother Sam. though
Mabel loves Tom as much at he love* her. You know that because you
wrote the story, but did you tell the Editor? If you didn't how i« the
editor going to know? If he was a mind reader he would be in a muirum.
lie's just there to read nctipts and he's not likely to watte time writing you
to aik why it it that in scene one Tom enters hit room, pack* up a pajama,
jacket and a dr<»i shirt and hiket, without a word of farewell to the fair
.Mabel or anyone else. It'i clear to you. !,. lauT you know, but maybe the
editor won't stop to remember that ■ I love it the meant of
augmenting the coffers of the great t > mi and he may tlap the
script back in its envelope and say torn. ;o: . ■• '!-!b authors that will
not look well in print or on the Kccording •■e leaf ledger.
Give some patient friend a chance to atk • : ^n the editor won't,
and perhaps you can fix up the omission bcfurc tbc story leaves home in-
stead of after it comes back.
Because the scenario does not call for literary quality and polished
phrase, it does not follow that you can go to the other extreme and turn
out the careless, ill considered manuscript. Be careful of details; eren
more careful than when you have words to tell what now mutt be ex-
pressed in action. Make the story clear and well defined and do not trust
wholly to yourself. If you could see the mistake you would not make it.
Try it on some friendly dog and if he says it's a great story and offer* no
comment, try it somewhere else because he it either a fool or a liar and no
Clitic.
Even experienced writers make some funny breaks, though they are le«i
apt to because they have been through the mill and have profited by their
previous errors. If they do not always make their meaningi clear, how
can you expect to?
Don't let go of your script until you are poiitive that you have made
every detail clear, that your layout of scenes has told the story in self
explanatory action and that you have answered .•vrr%- prospective "Why-"
It pays.
Is It a Steal?
Every little while someone writes to the qditor that a company hai stolen
one of his stories and calls upon the wide world to witneti the injury
done him, but is it always a steal?
The other day William H. Kitchcll sent the Edison company a scenario
and a couple of hours later the postman brought him a copy of the Moving
Picture World containing the main theme with a slight change of incident.
.\s his story had not had time to reach the Edison company and the paper
had been put on the press two days before, there was not the slightest
loophole for the suggestion of appropriation, even had he desired. It wa»
simply a case of two persons thinking of the same idea and yet. had the
two stories been sent out at the same time to different companies, there
might have been trouble.
It is the experience of every editor that sometimes two and three ver-
sions of some central theme will show up within a week. These may have
been suggested, consciously or unconsciously, to the authors by the tame
newspaper item or other happening, and yet should the cornpany accept
one and reject the other two no power on earth could convince the dis-
appointed authors that they had not been robbed of their rights.
The writer has twice had his own scenarios suffer through rear end col-
lision with something done ahead, and as an editor he has seen score* 01
similar instances. Don't cry "Stop thief!" until you are certain that a
theft has been committed.
Be Nice.
While the comedy script affords greater latitude than the photo drama
in the choice of subjects and the departure from absolute probability, it
does not follow that any old thing is going to be funny when pictured.
A writer of national note recently suggested as a comedy idea a story
done around a rural funeral and seemed surprised at the reply that the
presence of the coffined corpse and the conduct of the imaginary senice
would n It prove humorous in picture. The main incident was mildly amus-
ing when told in words, but the intrusion of the corpse as a peg for fun
made the storv absolutely impossible.
.\ less experienced writer started a recent comedy with a pig killed by
an automobile— no pretty object. The pig was not at all essential to the
story, but was put in to "make it funny." It wasn't so bad in words, but
the story was not to be told in words.
That's where the trouble comes. The author writes in words, but the
editor reads in pictures. The picture conjured by the words may not be
pleasant, yet it is pictu.es that will b<> «H'»wn t" the audience
Write in words, but think in p- ' ' •'>•-- .-.bje
to offend good taste. The word ■'7
pig contested the right of way wi:!. ■' "|;
tertaining, but put it in a picture with an actual p«>r».£r being crashed
896
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
under the modern juggrrnaut and the result is something that will turn
the stomach. The idea may be funny, but the actual sight of the porcine
destruction is not.
It is one of the arguments in favor of the Motion I'icture in the educa-
tional field that it impresses its lesson more forcefully than the printed page
possibly could, and it is just this which makes it so impossible ti gloss
over the luipleasani things. Kach fact is brought out with absolute realism
and the half apologetic reference to forbidden matters that is covered by a
cloak of words becomes a naked fact when robbed of the concealing
language. He nice in your choice of subjects. Avoid not only the horri-
ble, but the offense against good taste. Don't write about anything you
would not care to see, because if it gets on the screen you'll see it; not
read about it.
Not How, But What.
Don't write a scenario that tells the actor how to play a scene. If the
actor doesn't know how to act he won't hold his job long and you can't
save it for him by trying to teach. What they want of you is what to act,
not how, so give what is wanted and do not start a correspondence school
of dramatic art.
The story that is going to be approved before it's read is the crisp little
summary of what to do. It won't take more than three or four lines to
tell the average scene and some will reipiire less. When a script like that
comes up out of a mass of ten and twelve page stories, with all the de-
tails of action and acting, the editor is going to utter a mental sigh of re-
lief and you've half sold the story.
Don't say:
Scene oni- — .-\ garden, house right, trees left, a pathway leads to
the gate in the background, winding its way between great masses
of old fashioned flowers. Mabel, a tall and willowy blonde, comes
pensively from the house, stopping on the steps to inhale the de-
licious fragrance of the beautiful blooms. Languidly she descends
the steps and crosses the sward to a garden seat beneath the trees
where she disposes herself in graceful fashion. Tom. tall, young
and handsome, enters through the gate and comes quickly toward
the unconscious girl, raising his hat in manly fashion and letting
the summer breeze toy with the dark curls that cluster about his
noble brow, etc.
Just say:
I. Garden- Mabel enters from house — crosses to seat — Tom en-
ters from street — greets Mabel — etc.
The first example is not an exaggeration. It's just the sort of stuff that
lots of people write who wonder why they never sell their beautiful stories.
They give the minute details of stage business, although they are them-
selves unversed in matters of stage detail and show it in their work.
You're not really a scenario writer until you learn to leave out the how
and put in the what.
Inquiries
Correspondents are advised that no attention will be paid inquiries which
do not give the name and address of the writers. For the purpose of reply,
initials or noms de plume may be used.
Inquiry as to the private atfairs of photoplayers will not be aaswered.
This includrs the question as to whether or not they are married.
No inquiries of a general nature will hereafter be answered by mail and
only in special cases when a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Many correspondents ask the sajne question and we have initiated this de-
partment to save our own time and yet help out our reaaers when we can.
JACK O'LANTERN. — Miss Isabelle Hae was the wife in "King, the
retectivc" (Iriipi. The negative was made after Miss Pickford's withdrawal
from thi- <oiiipany.
VIVA G. — Harry Myers is still with T.nbin and is gotug to remain. Guy
Oliver is with Kclair. (3) We presume that the aviator owidng the aero-
plane told K;irt Williams how to nni it for the Vitagraph release. (4>
Miss Lanreii'-c is just conehidinj; her fiist year with the Lubin company.
Her previous lonneitions were Vitagraph. T?iograph and Imp. In that order,
starling witi] tlie Vilairraph. (."■) The Vagrant in Edison's "A Cure for
Crinif" was IMwanI O'Connor. I6) Mare Mellerniott is still with Edison.
D. C. CM. — .\rtlinr .Folinson was the lead in l.nliin's "The Life Saver."
with Harry .Myers in the second part. (i) The Kalein eompany released
••Don Ramon's Dantihlor" August 23 of this .vear. f3) We pass on ipies-
tions of productions. That is a iineslion of business management.
D. W. J. — The l>aek inunliers eontaining Teehnique of the Photoplay are
so reduied that the remainder will lie held for the bound volumes. The
book form of tiie series will shortly come from the press.
N. M. — .\ enur.sc of study in '•dramatif arf is going to be as useful as
an lee plant in hade.s in getting a job with the picture eouipauies. M;ike
appliiation in person with the I.os .\ngeles studios if .vou want to. but
you'll waste carfare. Don't tell them you took a course in "dramaUc art"
unless you've a board in the seat of your trousers.
F, H. — You may he a eraekerjaek with a horse, but there are too many
horse eraekerjaoks between Montreal and Uos Angeles to argue well for
your rhanees. Tr.v the Lubin or Pathe Krcres. Addresses In the advertising
columns.
A, I, — The length of a scenario is not determined either by the nninber
of words employed in writing it or by llio number of soenes. but tij' the
length of lime it takes to ant it. and this is purely a matter of guesswork.
A scene may be hut ten feet long or may run a hundrfd feet or so, and
ten words ma.v describe a fift.vfoot scene where a hundred will be needed
for one brief twenty foot length. .\s a general rule, plan to have your
action nin aliont eight minutes and you'll probably have from eight to
twelve scenes, but you cannot hit it more accurately than that unless y<i\i
hare had extended experience making lilm. You do not have to hit ii
exactly, anyhow, so merel.v write a short sequence of action and let it
fall frnm four to six hundred feet.
L. W., m. — Some of the manufacturers having companies in the West
at present are Vitagraph, Selig, Essanay, Bison, American, Biograph,
Kaleni i'2 complete companies): Pathe, Nestor, and ferhaps others.
F. & F. — The Edison. Hlogra|>h. Vitagrapb and 1/Uiilii cuiupauies have
made liluis dealing with the treatment of tuberculosis, and the Kleine
Educational Catalogue lists other subjects not suited to general release.
but ill line with what you apparently desire. (2) We do not think that
.vour • lient will tind it practical to make bis own Olins of matters not
already provided for. It will be cheaper and more satisfactory to Lave
these made by some eatablisbed concern. (3) Your exchange should !«
able to advise you as to the titles of photoplays dealing with this subject.
L. C. — Having learned to write scenarios, you will find it a more dllb-
cult matter to become an editor of scenarios. We would suggest that you
offer your services as assistant to the companies. After you have gained
tlie necesaary studio experience you may gain advancenieLt to the editor-
ship. In most studios the editor is merely employed to read the script*
and pass on to the pro<lucers those that seem promising. We know of no
liook that treats of this subject, because the demand fcr such a work
would be limited. There are some publications pnrp<irtlng to deal with
the subject of production, but there is none that we can recommend.
H, E. B. — Tlie TI<anhou£er eompany states that Miss C. Taka was the
actress playing the part of <» San in '•The East and the West." She is a
native of Japan, as were the other Japanese players in that prodacUoo:
a fact that was apparent on the surface not only from the appearance
of the players, but more definitely through their actiocs. They did not
act as iinaipinaty .lapaiiesc would, but they just played tliemselTes.
BEATKICE G. — We do not advise tliose not having picture or stage
e.xp.Tlenee to seek [lositions with picture companies. The chances are alto-
gether against the appMcani. particularly in the Tleinity of New York,
and such a quest for employment can only result in disapfointcent and
loss of time and car fare. Tl'eie are too many experienced players idle —
abuut 6,0fKi — to make it pr^Jb^<bIe that a novice can sain a bearing.
V. K. — The trained horse used in some Edison pictures a ecuple of years
ago was not the properly of the Edison company, but a "talking" borse.
Don Kullano, now appearing on the stage. Through bis manager be was
hired as any buinan actor would be. far a run. Jean, the Vitagraph dog.
is til" property of 0110 of tie members of the stock cwmpary and is not
a stage do^'. The Selig uuimals are permanently owned by tLat company.
GEOHGE M. — The blfiodied face in "Lost in the JungU" is probably to
be explained by the fact that the 'eopard which sprang ufoc Miss Williams
wounded her through jumping short. She pluckily playoil the scenes
through, but did not go back and play acain the scenes -.ilready made in
:inother .setting, in which she was seen without the scratihes. All scenes
in one setting are made at one time regardless of .scqiiecce and some
of these prior made scenes were inserted in the film biit'se(iuent to those
in which she was unintentionally hurt.
C. F. W. — We know of lots nicer ways of getting into trtuble than by
telling you who is "the most popular motion picture actre.ss in America."
/2i \Ve do not know where .-Arthur Johnson has his clothes made.
GEAKY. — You will find the information desired in i>iit advertising col-
umns.
C. L. P. — Jack Standing was the player to whom yoti have reference.
He is icjt now with the Lubin company.
BESS. — .\unt Iliilda. Matchmaker and Mammy in "Daddy's Boy and
.Mammy ■ were not the same Vitagravh player. The former is Mrs. De-
vere, the tetter Mrs. Kate Price. i^elther is a negress. (2) The negro
in some recent Lnbins is one of tlie waiters in the Lntiln restaurant,
pres-sed into service* for the picture. i3) There are no negroes playing
Indian parts that we know of. thotigh many companies have Indian
pia.vers on their staffs.
W. W, H, — Yale Heniier and Y'ale Boss are two distinct personalities
in the Edison eompany. Vale Boss is a youngster while Mr. Bencer plays
adult parts.
M. N. S. — When a scenario editor explains that a story las been done
before he does not suggest that you know it and derived your Inspiratl'iu
from the produced dim. lie simply explains that he does not want to do
it over. If he thought .vou had stolen it he probably wi.nM be less pol'te
about Hie matter. Take it at its face value and do not try to read insult
into the line.
CONSTANT READER. — ^Tlie Eclair studio is In Fort Lee, N. J. It you
really were a constant reader you would have read that in several recent
is-ilK^.
A. S. H. — Our index to advertisers will refer you to all of the leading
song slide makers. If .vou have a good photOBraphic face make appli-
■ Mtinn to those in town for a position as model.
G. L. P. — We cannot umlertake to locate a photoplay hy its story unle.-w
lie name of the maker is indicatedi a:id iHit always then. It involves
.(.iisiilerable searching, as a rule.
JOHN F. — The fact that your legs are bowed would probably militaie
asaiiist your employment by a film coinpan.r. but the greater drawback
would he .vour lack of experience. There are several .schools of pliotoplay
acting, but we do not imagine that a diploma would help much. Better
save your money.
G. I. M. — Questions as to players' ages are barred as ii't beinf; courteous.
U. S. T. — The Pathe studios are in jersey City Heights and Lop Angeles.
The factory where the films are printed is in Bonnd Brook. N. T. Visitors
are not admitted to picture plants because they are in the way.
A. D. P, — It was the Thanhonser eompany that burned tlown an old
building to get a tire scene. The Selig picture was made during an actual
tire in I.os .Vngeles.
ADMIRER. — We do not know what photographs of Miss Marion Leonard
will cost or whether they are already to be had, but we presume some
anii'iincenient « ill be made presentl.v.
N. E. C. — Mrs. .Mary Maurice is not the mother of Maurice Costello.
LIEUTENANT. — Soldiers in battle scenes are sometimes militia regiments
and sometiiues are just ••supers." In .Melies "The Immortal .\lamo" the
cadets from a military school were eimdoyed. but as a rule the soldiers
are obtained through advertisements in the Help Wanted columns of the
daily papers. These meu are captained by experienced actors .ind we do
not believe that you would stand much i^hance f^ gettin(r a job as drill
master. There is no time for drilling and no real need. You mi^iit make
application to some of the companies produeing military pictures. The
Solas and Lubin companies have used the crack cavalry regiment at Kort
.Myer. Virginia, in some pictures.
/ *TT\4y will be received a^
7K Gift by any audience.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
>^)7
The Song and the Singer
By Clarence E. Sinn.
BKSS S'l'OKKS. *ho»r frnnk and open omntriiaiicf ia ilcpictfil below,
i« one »f Will Kiwiiiler'> mom valtint a* well a« valuahir ilemunttra-
tors. Shr is liillril an '•'Ihc Girl Witli the Voice and the Smile" and
she has both. Vmi can iioDie the »milr if you look closely, ami her voice
ii attractive uml |>lca->uiil. Ju»t now she has taken both with her to the
I'acitk coast i,i give the ".Vative Son*" a treat and incidentally visit friendi
and relatives. San Kranciseo has brrn "home" (or Miss Stokes almost
long rnoiiiih lor lur lo lir . " l).-mghter" — almost, but not quite.
She will rnnaiii tm- .o «i\ iK a well earned rest ,tihI promotinE
a few of Will K.IS-.1I.I', m she is rrstinK. ( Th.-il's the way
all of them rest up there in Will Kossitcr's song factory they do a little
work while Ihey are resting. Can you wonder how he "puts 'em over?")
The l.oos Hrollirrs, Kriiie ami rtillir. are al the I'entr.nl Th.atcr, .\ustin,
this week and are booknl up full in C'hicatt.i and vicinity till the latter part
of February. They are still on the statf oi Jerome H. Krmick and are
taking all kinds of encores with their chorus novelty. While on tlic Kemick
subject, llryan and .-\yer (the boys who wrote "Oh, You Ueauliful Doll")
were hert last week ilem'nslratinK songs. Van .Mstyiie (of the famous
song writing tiam "Williams and \'an .\l-.lyne") is in Chicago for three
or four weeks populari/ing tongs in which he is being ably assisted by Mr.
Tom Tenfold, tenor soloist irom New York City. They are working in
some of the smaller theaters.
Through an error in issue of November jsth, Mr. E. Clinton Keithley
was made to ap|>ear as professional manager for another publisher. Mr.
Keithley is connected with the I'orster Music Company only and i» pro-
fessional manager for that company, which is promoting several song suc-
cesses, among them In-ing ".\ ijarland of Old-I'"a.>ihtoncd Roses." which was
written by K. Clinton Keithley and has all the ear-marks of a sure enough
winner, tit took a long breath to say that, but it was worth the trouble.
t.. Clinton is a good fellow anil he has a good song.>
M. Witmark & Sons ba\c a tivinch of good ones this year as usual. Alma
and Nevcns were laying otT in Chicago last week for new material, and
decided to add some of the Witmark song hits to their act. "Goodbye My
Love" and "Rag Time Love" were chosen. Wheeler and Hanley, who arc
playing the small time around Chicago, arc taking encores with "Goodbye
My Love, CJoodhyr," and "Somebody Loves You Dear," and the Dandy
Dancing Four at the Savoy last week danced their way into the hearts
of the |«trons of that popular cafe to the tune of "Red I'cpper Rag" and
"Dixie Daisy Dear." both from the house of Witmark. The Three Kottons
at the Kmprcss last week are using "Red Pepper Rag" at a xylophone num-
ber. Madison Sisters, now playing Chicago, arc singing ■'Baby Rose" and
"Rag-Time Love," taking encores at every performance. Miss Vcre Long,
who was at the Sa^itoga the greater part of last summer, is now making
more friends at the .\lcazar Theater. Miss Long has a soprano voice of a
sweet and pleasing quality and a magnetic personality that carries her
audience with her — figuratively speaking. She is one of the Witmark
"boosters" singing "Baby Rose." "In The ("lariien of My Heart," "I Love
the Name of Mary." and "If .\ll My Dreams Were Made of Gold." Miss
Long will soon be leaving to appear in the Orphcum time.
Other singers in Chicago and vicinity who are using songs from the
Witmark catalog are Miss Baily at the Pastime with "Mother Machrce."
Mr. Ed Cameron at the .\lca7ar singing Armstrong & Clark's new song
"Driving Home the Cows From Pasture." Kdna Cooper at the Gem using
"Baby Rose" with success. Tom Ford at N'audette JFcaturing "I love the
N'ame of Mary." "Seth Gordon at the Lincoln Theater singing "Baby
Rose," Wm. Green, the Caruso of Chicago, putting over "H All My
Dreams Weie .Made of tiold" at
Mr. Cieorge, the I'rinee of IVh'ts
singing "tiooili
Dreams " M>
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Dreams Were Made o( GoM" at the
Cafe, IS going lug with "liuliy K->s<
Love, Cioodhve" and "If All My
Normal ' 1
■| hr 1. • impany is still doing the same lushint busincM. lli
new Hontt is R«g" is iii.w thr hit of Chicago "Rnc Tirrr Vml
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nnd Tom Hnn'<>f nre liasring
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is another lliey li,tve just beg
so far and promises to be a
als.. .^ell. ".\t Our
Mr I" are the tw.
iratr 'ts upon and I
these two bungs arc bringing li.;iiic the ha'.
have not yet brought out, but are keeping u|
season is called "Everybody Doing It."
comes out.
Of\ the Ted Snyiler forces, T^u Butle-
much success with "MysOrious Rag"
Virginia this week. Flo Jacobson. "tha'
Ihc horse show. Dexter Pavilion with A;:
the "Mysterious Rag" was now out for band.
characteristic number for l>and.
The Chicago end of the Tr>i
Clark, who pulled off an o.!
Clark, lives in Hobokeii, N. J..
son, sent her a Thanksgiving diniicil patked in ^
soup to nuts. If Frank's mother found as much pi
this dinner as he did in - ' '
yond doubt. This box tr.n.
miles and is the first, I ar
"The'second^annual ball of the Music Publishers Booster's Club will be
given at the l?nily Club House on the evening of December 6lh. U •♦
under the auspicrs of Milton Weil, Asher B. SamueU. «i«xo Vocco.
Whitty Spillard and Lou Butler. A big time is expected.
John Baxter was sent to the Joliet penitentiary last week,
by Will Rossiter, the Chicago publisher, lo sing for the
Thanksgiving Day. He came back the next day and Kiys
great audience mbody walked out during the performance;
the show w»s over.
A fine vaudeville program was fir
jail on Thanksgiving Day by Henr
has quite a number of g- ' ~ '
eluded Chas. Hulior (wh Parker.
Carroll (ventriloquist I, I '*. ''1'^'"';' „
Q. Doyle's circuit). Harry M.*:.v: v 1 l.c Vagabond M.
other acts whose names I failed to get. The piano wa-
Lvman C. Goss, of the Ted. Snyder force.
of Prank
r. Mrs. M.
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NEW PICTURE HOUSE FOR BELLAIRE. OHIO.
The first theater .started in Ohio under the new Ohio
bu.ldinii code is the Elks New Theater at Bcllaire. This is
a four story concrete building, the theater
first and sec<->nd floors, while the Elks use tl
for lodge purposes. The theater has been
years by the Spragg Amusement Company, ii
theater on ihcir chain. It will seat about ?<oo.
Crete, walls, ceiling and floors It will have every con-
venience of a modern picture show, but on account of the
large building, will not be ready until t''«^/P'"'"8' ... ,„„,hpr
The Spragg .\musement Company has started still another
theater in Bellaire, the New Olympic. This wil -
on one floor, and is also built under the new Oh ^
code. The Spragg Company will make this a i. .^ ■ -r
Ohio picture shows. Not much is spent on exterior ginger-
bread decorations, but inside, everything wdl be lor the com-
fort and convenience of the people Two 1012 model Mo '.-
graph machines have been installed (inaking ten Moti-.-
graphs now used by this company) in solid concrete operat-
ing room. The latest curtain device has been secured. The
X-Ray indirect lighting system will be used, twenty-inch
seats with rows thirty inches apart are in the house, oa an
elevated floor that makes every -< ''^
for ladies and gentlemen are ^
fountains, and in fact every little ..< ...u ■■■ - • — . —, «
after Licensed pictures four reels a day arc used. Ihis
house has no stage, as the Spragg Company "ever uses a
vaudeville act or an illustrated song singer. Nothing but
pictures with occasional feature slides arc used. the ad-
mission is always f^ve cents in all the Spragg houses, regard-
less of how much extra money is paid out tor <rarly run spe-
cial pictures. The New Olympic is scheduled to open
Thanksgiving Dav. The Spragg Company controls the old
Olympic in Bellaire. which will be closed with the opening
of the new.
898
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Observations Sr Man About Town
A SINGULAR condition of affairs exists in the local motion picture
field that is attracting considerable attention and exciting an equal
amount of speculation as the effects of the result upon the business
as a whole. Heretofore the exhibitors have been obliged to contend with
the various departments of the Municipal Government in order to ward off
w at they considered was imposition in many cases. In such matters they
apparently stood together and worked in harmony for a common purpose;
but at the present time the ranks appear to be divided. The smaller ex-
hibitors are openly declaring that exhibitors such as the Loew and Fox
forces are trying to "slip one over" on the smaller people through the
agency or ordinances that, it is claimed, would practically put the latter
out of business. They say the seat of the campaign is in Fourteenth Street.
• • •
In some instances the charges of the so-called little men are most bitter
and it is claimed that powerful political influence is being brought to bear
with a view to placing them in such a position that the monopolitically in-
clined may put them out of commission whenever they see fit.
• * «
Some of the smaller exhibitors who have been in the business since the
nickelodeon first made its appearance are especially incensed over the
audacity of what they call comparative newcomers in the field, and do
not hesitate to say that the people to whom they refer are those who,
while apparently figuring as motion picture promoters, are really seeking
to establish a secondary chain of vaudeville houses. It is charged that
they really hurt the picture business, in that their picture programmes are
inferior, notwithstanding that the market is well supplied with new and
up-to-date pictures. On the other hand, they claim, the straight picture
houses are the real friends of the picture industry, in that they give the
public the best that their means will afford and do everything to maintain
the popularity of the pictures. For this reason, it is claimed, the smaller
exhibitors who give more attention to pictures than to cheap vaudeville
should be protected by tlie manufacturers against any attempt on the part
ot what is termed "the combine" to put them out of business. Some of
the exhibitors are quite bitter in their denunciation of the so-called grab-
bers and I have endeavored to give their views so that a better idea may be
obtained of how they feel and what they think. Here are some nf them:
"When I say some of these far-sighted men are engaged in an effort to
corner the motion picture exhibiting business I am not hitting wide of the
bull's eye, although some may charge me with exaggeration. A few weeks
ago the exhibitors of Greater New York prepared an ordinance to permit
an increase of seating capacity to six hundred and allowing the attendance
of children under sixteen years of age at picture exhibitions between school
hours and supper time. The latter provision was greedily seized upon by
certain people for an aggressive fight against the proposed ordinance, while
in fact, the real attack was against the proposed increase in seating ca-
pacity. However, the anti-vice, clergy and other people were cleverly
aroused and they got on the job in a minute to protest against the attack
upon the morals of the rising generation. Why, the contemplated rampage
by the exhibitors was shameful ! Then some wiley thinker launched the idea
that the Board of Censors was a fake, or a nonentity."
» » •
"This matter has been pretty well ventilated and many people who have
been expending their energies in the condemnation of somthing that did not
exist are now taking a sensible rest. To supplant them we find an alder-
man who is closely allied with one of the big promoters. They say the fox
is sly, but be that as it may, he cannot get away with the chicken all the
time. This particular alderman, iCt his color be white or black, has intro-
duced an ordinance or, at least, has the same already printed for intro-
duction, by wtiich the exhibitor who has shouldered the exhibition business
to date must eventually go out of business."
"The proposed ordinance provides that the regulations it calls for 'shall
apply to every and all place or places where the application for the license
is still pending or made after the final adoption hereafter.' It is well
known that, for some reason, the majority of the picture plates are working
under a temporary license. If permanent, or annual, licenses are not
granted these places, they will be outlawed by the ordinance offered."
"At present licenses for the picture bouses are issued by the license
bureau designated by the Mayor. The proposed new ordinance would
transfer this authority to the Police Commissioner. The renewal of
licenses is to be also left to his discretion. Thus far no sane reason has
been given for this transfer of authority."
• • •
"But listen to this: no exhibition is to be given in any lot or vacant
land excepting 'in the manner hereinafter provided for. (i) No such
place so conducted outdoors shall be operated to accommodate more than
three hundred persons.' "
• • *
"Do you see the point? Open air places are not to accommodate more
than 300 persons. I beg your pardon. I did not state the point correctly.
The ordinance does not specify open air places. It says: 'any lot or
vacant land.' It makes no reference, for instance, to the roof garden of
the New York Theater, which is controlled by Mr. William Fox, who is
connected to a more or less extent in business with Alderman White, who
offers the ordinance. Is it not just as safe to have more than 300 people
on the surface as it is to have 300 or more on a roof?"
• • •
"Here is another one to think over: 'Any manufacturer or other per-
son aggrieved by the failure of the Police Commissioner to issue the li-
cense, may appeal to the Mayor, whose decision in the matter shall be
final.' This refers to the censorship of films. Why deprive a manufac-
turer 'or other person' of his rights at law? The Police Commissioner,
and the Mayor, may each be most proficient so far as the duties attending
their respective offices are concerned, but each and both may err in the
exercise of judgment. Police commissioners and others have frequently
been reversed by the courts."
• • •
"Still another: 'Where a proceeding is instituted for the rc\ocation of a
license it may, in the discretion of the Police Commissioner, be suspeiided
until the final determination of the proceeding brought for its revocation.'
\/hat a glorious sense of justice there is about this? Trump up a charge
against a man and then have a man with a pull get the Police Commissioner
to suspend the license until the innocent victim succeeds in showing that
he has been a victim of a conspiracy. This smells very much like the out-
rage Mayor McClellan perpetrated, when he closed up all the picture
houses in Greater New York without regard to merits and caused a loss of
hundreds of dollars to innocent and law-abiding exhibitors. It sounds like
hanging a man and trying him later. Many legitimate and law abiding ex-
hibitors could be ruined by the enforcement of such a provision."
« * «
"To make myself plain, I want to say that I believe there are some men
in the motion picture business who should be put out of it. Some of them
have not the slightest idea of properly catering to the amusement pub-
lic, others are rank grafters, and still others, I believe, conduct their places
in part, if not wholly, to aid the purposes of miserable designing people.
There are existing laws to cover all such cases if the so-called reformers
would turn their efforts in the right direction and not cloud the public
mind and create a confusion of laws that put the well-meaning people in
doubt. On the other hand, there are good, honest, intelligent and law-
abiding exhibitors who should be protected, and not prosecuted and op-
pressed. It is these people who have my sympathy. They have invested
their capital and are entitled to as much consideration as those who have.
fortunately, more than others to put in the business. As a matter of fact,
they are the real motion picture exhibitors. They depend upon the pictures
and pay for and exploit them. Many of them put their money in first-
runs and give their patrons a better show than some of the managers who
are endeavoring to squeeze them out. Give these people the advantage of
an increased seating capacity and you will soon find some of those who are
pulling every political wire upon which they can lay hand hustling to
keep themselves to the fore. I can name a few men who have used the
pictures successfully as a stepping stone to success and are now trying to
become 'theatrical managers' at their expense, using them when and as
they see fit, and trying to kill off the people who are loyal to them. These
people may find before long that they have pulled the wrong string."
THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR FOR MOVING
PICTURES.
The Rev. Herbert A. Jump, who is the author of that ad-
mirable booklet entitled, "The Religious Possibilities of the
Moving Picture."' has been asked to vacate the pulpit of the
South Congregational Church of Xew Britam. Conn. Mr.
Jump has been a staunch advocate of the moving picture and
the mere fact of losing his charge on the count of being too
radical has not served to reduce his militant enthusiasm for
the pictures as a valuable adjunct to the teaching of God's
Word.
In his farewell address he chicled the church authorities for
their staid respectability.
"When a church cares more for respectability than for
humble services." he said in his address, "wheii it is prouder
of its organ and its brovvnstone front than it is of the poor
people who seek its pews for worship; when it regards it-
self as a polite religious club with its clergyman an errand
boy to do its bidding rather than a regiment marching into
the battle with its minister leading the charge, then its days
are numbered and the Lord will sooner or later cast out that
church as an unprofitable servant."
It is a pleasure to state that the fourth largest Congrega-
tional Church in America, located at Oakland. Cal.. is in
eager sympathy with Mr. Jump and his ideas, and has called
him there, where by this time he is in no doubt in charge
of his new flock.
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Projection Department
Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
TWO SlUtS TO IT. CUIC.-XGO. ILL., writes: "I am an exhibitor
and have severai houtcs which I either own outright or control. I have
carefully coniidered what you have said regarding the mir ' ' — '^'i to be
derived by both operator and exhibitor by increasing ■ of the
oper.ntor. You manage to make out a good case and UI^: there is
considerable in what you lay. It cannot be disputed that hi^iiicr wages
will attract better men. It cannot be denied that projectiim would thus
be improved. It must also be conceded that projection still needs much
improvement and that impri>vemeiit can only come through better knowl-
edge. It must be still further allowed that better projection means
added popularity for the motion picture business and an ultimate increase
in prices of admission. .Ml that I freely grant and I believe that the
better class of exhibitors, as a rule, are not opposed to what you advocate
in the matter of operators' wages, provided the advancements come gradu-
ally. What they really fear is that the men, through their unions, will
seek to boost wages more rapidly than conditions will justify and faster
than the acquirement of knowledge enables them to deliver the goods in
return for the advanced pay. Another thing: I do not know how it is
with other unions, but _the one in Chicago, while it contains many
excellent operators who can and do perform creditable work, has a goodly
number of members who cannot by any stretch of the imagination be
placed in that class. I hold it to be an indisputable fact that it is wrong,
from any and every point of view, to attempt to place the good, capable
man on a par, so far as wages be concerned, with the careless, incom-
petent man who cannot deliver good projection and takes no interest in
learning how to do so. When all is said and done, Mr. Richardson, do you
not honestly think, considering the comparatively short hours most oper-
ators enjoy (some of them only a few hours in the evening) and the light
character of their work, that they are well paid? In conclusion of this
somewhat lengthy letter, allow me to personally thank you for the good
you have done the business and the exhibitors, through the dissemination
of knowledge of projection."
The foregoing letter is interesting. Plainly, it comes from an exhibitor
who studies the business, not alone as applied to his own house, or houses,
but as a whole. In the first place, Chicago, you make the common mis-
take of supposing that unions make one common price for all. This is not
the fact. The union simply says that you shall pay no man less than a
certain price for a certain class of work. You may pay the best men more,
however. In San Francisco, where the scale is the highest in the United
States, the best men, I am informed, command a premium over the union
scale. It is thus in most cities and I presume you have men in Chicago
WHO get more than the scale. In the second place, while it is true that only
really competent, high-class men ought to be allowed in the union, it is not
yet practical, in most cities, to thus limit the membership. Doubtless
that will come in time. In the third place, I must disagree with you as
to the operator's work. True, it is physically not hard, but there are
other things to consider. On Sundays and holidays, when men of other
crafts are enjoying themselves with their families and friends, the operator
is up in an iron-lined room working. He cannot take his wife anywhere
in the evening or enjoy himself in any way the ordinary man does. I
used to even have to fight to get to cat Thanksgiving dinner with my
family. This phase of the operator's work is by no means a joke and it
more than counterbalances the lack of hard, physical labor and the short
hours. I would prefer more, or harder work, and live like a normal man.
You see, there are two sides even to that question. As to unions forcing
up wages faster than the increase of knowledge and operating ability war-
rants, it is likely that may be the case, but mark this; every increase of
salaries will be followed by better work. The man who secures added
remuneration for his work must and will realize that that means he must
get busy perfecting his work. If he docs not do it, the higher wage will
soon attract men who will. Hence, I think exhibitors need have no fear
on that score. I think that both operators and exhibitors are beginning to
understand what I am workHng for better than they did. I have, from
the very first, sought to elevate projection — to place the operator in posi-
tion to put a better picture on the screen. This involved educating many
of the exhibitors themselves to an understanding of the fact that a
bunch of jumpy shadows does not constitute excellence in projection. They
say my work has had its effect. I am glad of it. That knowledge repays
me for much.
REM.\RKABLE. Last week, at the request of Mr. C. F. Tones. Presi-
dent of the Noflaw Theater Companies. .Mlentown. Pa., I made a trip to
that city to look over the new Noflaw Theater. Mr. Jones entered the
amusement field, without previous knowledge of the business, about three
morths ago. He has proven himself a man of excellent ideas and excep-
tional ability. The first thing Mr. Jones learned was the fact that he knew
very little about the business he' was proposing to enter. He did not
make the almost universal error of the beginner and attempt to proceed
on his own very limited knowledge, but. instead, proceeded to at once
consult with those who did know. He prefaced the consultation by frank
acknowledgment of ignorance — a very wise thing to do. The result was
(hat Mr. Jones, having an open mind, profited by the advice given,
r.oing a bright business man, he was able, to a considerable extent, to sift
the wheat from the chaff and he is today possessed of a truly remarkable
fund of knowledge of the business, considering the short time in which it
has been acquired.
He took an old skating rink and has made it into a theater which is
really charming. It> ap|«jitiinitni» aie aiioiuakinsly complete. If Mr.
Jones has overlooked anything I was unable to diicover it. There i« a
rest room and toilet for ladies and ff ... .t,
easy chairs and Oavcniwrt. There !• a
photos of moving picture celeliritie*, a pi ■ ■ •
reservei) and general admiuion seatii, u> kiraiitfcd tia.t roixiug ui con-
fusion is impossible. The stage hat daylight, heat and ventilation in all
dressing rooms, a toilet for mrn - ' - for women, with hot -^
stantly on tap. It has a s-inch r fire. There are a
boxes, with ten seats to the bo.x. rnt view of the itafr
seat. There is a $1,200 orgin, a pias.o ami real orchestra. A'-
a set of the Deagan Swiss musical bells. The operating room .
model. It is equipped with two Powers Sixes, a d '■ -- -
Openings are round and protected by semi-automa- !
by master cord. There is an 18-inch vent pipe ff' ■
Throw is 130 feel. Picture, 16 fc-t wide. .Mr. Eai: York
City, is in charge. .\ special Mercury ,\rc Rectifier h which
will deliver 40 amperes. In case the eltctric liglr. _.. at any
time, plunging the house in darkness, there are four large gas lamps ia-
stalled in the auditorium which the operator can instantly light by merely
pressing a button. .-Mtogcther, the whole proposition is remarkable and
.Mr. Jones is to be congratulated on his accomplishment to date. One of
the first things he did was visit five or six cities and pick up ideas by in-
spection of theaters. The editor of this department was consulted as to
matters pertaining to projection. Mr. H. F. Hoffman, New York City, bat
been engaged to lecture on selected films twice a week.
ANNE.^LING GLASS. Columbus, Ohio, writes: "Have been putting
telephone system in the Federal Glass Works, this city, and noticed all
glassware goes through a tempering oven. The ware is put in oi>e end
of the oven and subjected to 700 degrees of heat [Centigrade, pre«umably. —
Ed.], then it is gradually pulled away from the heat, the cooling-down
process requiring about two hours. This they claim toughens, or tempers
the jelly glasses, etc., so that hot water won't break them. I explained
to the foreman of the glass works the trouble experienced with condenicr
breakage. He said to put the lenses in an ordinary oven, get it as hot
as possible, and then allow it to gradually cool off. I tried it and so
far as I can sec it works fine. I notice many complain about lonng
lower loop when bad patches go through. I eliminated that trouble en-
tirely by putting all the loop I could in the space. Noticed Georgia set
forth details of a marked coin stunt. Here is a good one. Send to any
slide company and get a slide of one of our ex-Presidents. Cancel lower
half of features and announce a guessing contest as to who he i». 1
give prizes in tickets; first prize, 50; second price, 25. Run it for ten
days. It will create talk. The friend who was seeking an aftemootl
business booster will find this scheme excellent, using it afternoons only.
For cleaning lenses the following solution is good; it certainly makes them
shine. Distilled water, .: oz.. alcohol, i oz.. nitric acid. 3 drop*. The
acid kills the blue tinge left by the alcohol. Have one of those dissolvers
(?) which cuts the light in diamond shape, using gelatine. The gelatine
warped so it would catch and tear. I put in red and blue glasses instead
and have no further trouble. Have a nut for you to crack. When I fint
put in a slide it is clear, but soon it becomes hazy in center, with clear
light around. When I .take the slide out it seems to be foggy on the
inside, but by next show it is clear again."
Many thanks for the suggestions made. I doubt the annealing stunt
having much value. If the lens could be he/ ' very hot and be
several hours cooling off it might have co: nect, but unlets
the process is quite long and the temperature ; I do not bdiere
it would be of any large benefit in the case ot a tiuc'x lens. However, I
may possibly be wrong. The fog on inside of slide is caused by moisture.
.\s the slide cools off it is probably absorbed by the paper of the mat, to
be again driven out by the heat. Usually this only occurs once in an
evening, if at all. The moisture then appears to be driven out of the
slide. This trouble is mostly present in new ilides and very rarely in
old ones.
MORE CONCERNING GENERATORS. Mr. S. P. r> "- ■'•-". Ind..
writes: "I have been foUrrwing, with much interest, the m the
Department concerning the matter of the feasibility of a pro-
jection arc across the terminals of a generator without other :cf:s;ance in
series therewith. Messrs. Brown and Dowell. San Diego, Ca;.. favored
us with a detailed and very excellent Hr --■ -• - •'■ — wound gen-
erator. Nov. 25 issue. Of the three tyj viz: ihunt
wound. seri'S wound and comp.-'und wo-,:- - to me that
neither the shunt or series winding is suitable :o.- s-jch a purpose, keeping
in mind our 'no resistance" idea. Let us take, for example, a 3 K.W.
(50-volt. 40-ampere). shunt wound dynamo, which would be about the
required size to supply a projection arc. When starting we will set the
field rheostat at a point at which we will have a pressure of 3- '-nl'.. with
no load. Assuming that the machine will have a drop of ten ■■ en
no load and full load, we will then have a pressure of 45 v he
arc is pulling 40 amperes. This condition can be maintained .i; , .>.;.._;c!y
by means of carbon adjustment. The foregoing would seem to make the
shunt wound generator ideal for our purpose, and so it would be but for
one thing, viz: the temporary short circuit, with consequent drop in volt-
age, caused by bringing the carbons into direct contact with each other.
This drop in voltage would be instantaneous but recovery would be very
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slow. One nic-tliud has occurn-jl to me liy means of which this difficulty
might be ovtrcomr, and that i-i to connect a resistance of one ohm in
.series with the arc by connecting tither end of the resistance to one of
the wires of the circuit at difTerent points, and then installing a »ingle
jiole switch in the circuit wire between the two resistance contacts. IJy
opening the switch the current would be forced through the resistance,
while with the switch closed the resistance would, in effect, be cut out.
The switch would be opened while striking the arc and this would limit
the flow to 50 amperes during the time the carbons were in contact. The
switch would be closed as soon as the carbons are again separated and the
arc sprung. This .seems to me to be the most practicable method of using
an arc directly across the terminals of a shunt wound generator.
"The series wound dynamo is, of course, entirely out of the question,
since instead of an overload causing a drop in voltage it would act ex-
actly the opposite and the voltage would rise the instant the carbons be
brought together. The practical result would be to blow the fuse. If
til • short be maintained and the fuses held the wires would melt or the
ilynamo bum out. It siems, therefore, lliat the compound wound gen-
erator is the most practical machine for such work, .^s is pointed out in
San Diego's article, it is necessary to have an external resistance, called
a field rheostat, connected into the magnetizing circuit of the generator.
This must be arranged so as to allow of gradually increasing or de-
creasing the resistance as the current increases or decreases. Now, since
the magneto-motive force of the magnetizing coils must be varied in almost
direct proportion to the current flow, it follows that it is possible to obtain
the required regulation by providing additional magnetizing coils through
which the main current passes. This is known as "compound winding,"
and is illustrated in the sketch.
and draughtsmen's ink. The water color scheme is also practical, bmt not
so good as the gelatine.
WR(J.\(i. — Binghamton, N. Y., writes: "I note a communication from
liinghamton, .\. Y., by someone having trouble with Kalem films jumping.
.Note that the party uses a I'owers Six. Would say, in behalf of all oper-
ators, that I have been running Kalem films for years, that I find them in
better condition than ever. They run rock steady through Motiograph and
i-(lison machines. It must therefore be either the fault of the operator or
machine, as other theaters are not having any trouble with Kalem films."
The brother is wrong. Complaints have come from all over the coun-
try similar to that voiced by ISinghamton. However, as I have already
said, the trouble has been remedied. It was a temporary fault, frankly
acknowledged by the Kalem Company, and promptly remedied. Things go
wrong sometimes in the best regulated families. Evidently the corre-
spondent did not happen to receive any of the films in which the trouble
existed. The fault did not lie either in the machine or the operator (both
of whom the correspondent is apparently taking a little swipe at), because
it was stated that all the other makes of film run perfectly.
.SHUTTER. OI,I) SHOES AND RICE.— J. T. May, Bartletsville, Okla.,
writes: "Enclosed find sketch of shutter for use on Edison Exhibition,
one-pin, machine. You will notice that the blades are too long — 3 1-16
inches. I filed the casting to allow for this and it obviates the out-of-focus
effect in one corner of the picture when the carriage is framed clear up
or down. The shutter gives a much better result on the screen than does
the two-wing. Mr. William May, operator at the Odeon, and Miss Chris-
tine Ruble, pianist at the Bijou, have concluded that single blessedness is a
delusion and a snare. Henceforth Miss Ruble, that was, is Mrs. May that
is, and Mr. May is wearing a smile as large and bright as a full moon."
7.; • FIlLl MACNirS. I'HRH^TUn.
i.COMmTQR H'f'ilH /{HiaSTATan
.SHUVrC/ACUIT. HBA^i LINES -
CDMPoun/s \NiNiiim.
"It should be evident that this is a combination of series of shunt
winding. To a certain extent it has the load characteristics of both,
inasmuch as the voltage of an over-compounded generator increases as
the current increases, the same as does that of a plain series-wound
machine, whereas, if undercompounded the pressure will decrease as the
current increases, just as does that of a shunt wound generator. The
over-compounded machine is out of the question on account of the tem-
porary short in striking the arc. That leaves us the unaer-com-
pounded compouna wound generator as the really practical dynamo for
such work. If such a machine has only enough turns (ampere turns) in
its series winding to keep the pressure up to about 15 volts when the
dead short comes, the resistance of 12-inch carbons, lampleads, etc., being
about \i, ohm (approximately correct, as I measured mine with a Wheat-
stone bridge), the current flow during the short would be about 7.5 amperes.
As the carbons are separated and the resistance increases to approximately
one ohm, the voltage rises and the shunt winding would tend to maintain
the pressure and current flow constant at normal. I wish we had such a
machine here as the only current available is 25 cycle. Can't you
almost see the flicker from where you are? I have tried to make my
view clear and trust it will shed a little light on the subject."
If I am not in error, the under-compounded machine is precisely the
type Mr. Hallberg pronounced feasible for such work. I believe this is
the type known as a constant current machine, the shunt and compound
working against each other. I take it, however, that such a dynamo has
but one output. That is to say, it can produce only one certain current
flow against a given resistance. It does not appear to mc that much, if
oi.v regulation or variation of load would be possible. I note that a field
resistance is shown. Now, I suppose I am wrong, but it seems to me
that the use of such a resistance would upset the relative, necessary propor-
tions of the shunt and compounding and with that resistance all cut in
practically make an over-compounded machine out of it. I should like to
see this point explained a little more in detail. I have another letter
from San Diego describing the compound wound machine. It will
probably receive space soon.
OPAQl'E CO.XTING. California (name of town suppressed) writes:
"Messrs. Goldsmith and Israelsky recently disposed of the Haynes Theater
to Messrs. Ash, Levy and Karske. of .San Erancisco. 'Mr. Ash will re-
main here as manager. I note that St. Louis, Mo., inquires for an opaque
slide coating. I make slides, when needed on short notice, by writing on
clear gelatine with a typewriter. They can be read by the audience quite
readily and by adding a few ornamental lines of scroll with pen and
ink the general effect is quite good indeed, I also have a number of
slide cover glasses coated with water color paint. Anything desired can
be readily written on them by using a sharp pointed instrument of any
kind."
The brother also complains of a certain make of film jumping badly, but
I understand the fault has been remedied. The gelatine slides show up
well, if properly made. They can be written with typewriter or with pen
Much obliged for the shutter pattern. It cuts a trifle more than 50 per
cent, of the light, I find, which is not excessive. We wish the young peo-
ple health, happiness and prosperity. They should have been married' on
May Day, in the month of May, and then there'd sure have been a lot
of Mays.
GENERATOR WANTED.— Mr, T. 1". Keegan, La Crescent, Minn.,
writes: "Kindly supply me with name of Chicago or Milwaukee manu-
facturer or jobber who can furnish a 6o-volt dynamo. First, however,
would you advise me to get a 60-voIt machine and use slight resistance, or
get a 50 or 52-volt generator? Also how many K. W. capacity would you
advise? Will be used for arc alone as I do not wish to burn any other
lights while arc is on. Have been using a 4-h.p. gas engine and ^Yx
K. W., iio-volt dynamo, but find necessary resistance has the effect of
overloading the engine. Is it your opinion that a generator of same ca-
pacity, only 60-volt pressure instead of 110 would not pull the engine
so hard?"
The problem presented is not quite as simple as it seems. It is possible
you can get a generator of the type known as "constant current," whick
will work on a projection arc without resistance. If so, then the saving
would be large, as the difference between 50 and 110 volts is wasted in the
resistance necessary when using a iio-volt dynamo. The low voltage gen-
erator of equal K. W. capacity will deliver more amperes than will the
one of high voltage. This is apparent from the fact that K. W. capacity
equals voltage times amperes divided by 1.000. The no V., 2}4 K. W.
generator would deliver aj-i X 1,000 -i- no = 228-11 amperes. The 50 V.,
zVi K. W. machine would deliver 2V2 X 1,000 -^ 50 = 50 amperes. If
each were working to its capacity each would require the same engine
power, but delivering equal amperage the low voltage machine would re-
quire much less power to pull it. If your 2^2 K. W., iio-volt dynamo sup-
plied sufficient current then the 2^ K. W. lower certainly ought -to do so.
Unless a 50-vQlt machine can be had with an iron clad guarantee to give
satisfaction, working without resistance, then I would advise a 70 or even
75 volt one. Sixty volts would not allow enough steadying ballast in the
form of resistance to enable you to handle the light very well. Milwaukee
and Chicago dealers are invited to send data concerning their generators to
Mr. Keegan, supplying full information, of course.
MR. M.\Y .\NSWERED.— The I'nited States Amusement Company,
Amarillo. Texas, writes: "Referring to the complaint of Mr. J. T. May.
November 4 issue, wc claim space to set forth the real facts in the case.
Mr. May was formerly located in Oklahoma. We went to considerable
trouble and expended time and money in arranging a location for him in
Canada. He requested a service of eighteen thirty-day reels a week. We
replied that such service was impossible, but offered nine 30-day reels and
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nine- commrrcial. lie ordered ii» to •uri nervier. We made him three
daily ihipmenK on thin cnntraci and he wa> ik> hIow in returning the reeli
ilijl wr cuuld not ftirni>h that claM of icrvice unleoa hr could and would
.irratiKe for more |>ri>m|it riturnt of the rreU. We have on file a letter
Irum Mr. May in which he complimentt the tcrviie wc »ent him under
llial contract. Wc did write him a letter tellins him we would warn all
exchange* in lhi> territory nf the unfair mrihodi he waa reporting to in
the conduct of hit liiiiiiiex, decking to make profit at our exiienoe by
keeping reel« instead ol making prompt return, and then rrfuning to pay
Ihr bill he owed us. We belie\e, at do you. that the only way to conduct
a film rental businew is to make no promises you cannot fultill and fill alt
those you do make \\ r are one of the exchange<< trying honestly and
conscientiously to conduct a fair and X|uarc business. We trust that. a» a
matter of justice, this will be placed in the Projection Oeiiartmeiil. where
.\Ir. May's letter appeared. Should you desire, we will send you fac-
.Mmile copy of all correspondtnce between this exchange and Mr. May.
It win prove that we did just as we agreed to do. We never promise any
enhibilor a thing »c have not got and never will. We are in hearty ac-
cord with your drpartnunt and lielieve it is an excellent iilca to show up
cxchangrs which make pmmiso and break them; also to show up ex
hihitors who act unfairly by exchanges."
This letter, not being adilre-sed to the Projection Department, was mis-
l.iid and its publication thus delayed. At this tlistance we cannot, of
course, know exactly what thr merits of this controversy may be. except as
set forth by Mr. May and the exchange. We have given the exchange's
side of thr matter space, since that is but fair. If .Mr. .May kept reels
over instead of making prompt return, he did a very wrong thing. I may
say that this is a too comm.m fault of exhibitors — not of all of them, but
certainty of some. If the exhibitor expects to receive fair play from ex-
changes he. in his turn, must give the exchange fair play. Every day lost
on a film means dollars and cents toss to the exchange, since the film is
rapidly becoming a back number, regardless of its physical condition. But
all this does not get us down in "lirass tacks." I am not a believer in broken
promises for the very simple reason that, as I pointed out. I don't believe
in doing business on "promises.'" Written contracts are the thing, gentle-
men. Buy and sell service on prices based on actual age of subject, as
shown by rel'-ase date, and make the contracts in black and white. Know
what you have the right to expect and demand in return for your money,
Mr. Exhibitor. Don't make promises, Mr. Exchange Manager, make con-
tracts in writing.
I'NIQUE PRorOS.M.: Iowa (name of town suppressed) writes: "Our
current is supplied by a iio-volt direct current plant owned by the city.
1 am connected on a 1.000 foot run and when we turn on our arc, it
seems to tower the amperage, or at least, lower the illuminating power of
all tamps on this lead at least 20 per cent. They all know when the
picture show starts, and this has caused quite a little complaint. The
."Superintendent of light plant (who is not an electrician) told me to-
day that he was going to run a No. 8 wire direct from the plant to my
building, and that in doing this I would not need my rheostat. He says
that they can't notice ary difference at the plant when I go on and does
not know how to explain it or overcome this in any other way. He is
not an electrician (although a good all-around man and gives us the best
of service) and it is very little I know about electricity. So I told him
to wait until t could get some good reliable information, and that I could
get it from the Moving Picture World. He agreed to wait a few days
until we could hear from you. I have been a reader for some time of the
World, and am especially interested in the Projection Department, Wh'it
would you advise us to do in the above case?"
If it is proposed to run the .No. 8 lead to supply the entire house it will
not work. If it is only proposed to supply the arc lamp it probably will
do all right, though I would myself prefer a N'o. 6 wire and rheostat.
The trouble undoubtedly ties in the fact that the present leads are not
targe enough to carry the toad, without drop in voltage, when the arc is
on. In other words, when your arc is on thr leads arc overloaded. This
causes excessive resistance, with consequent drop in voltage. In order
that incandescent lamps burn up to c. p. it is necessary that the voltage
be maintained at normal at alf times. .\ drop of three or four volts wilt
very appreciably affect the incandescent tamps. Why not increase the
size of the present leads - That would be the logical thing to do. Also,
inasmuch as the incandescent lamps burn O. K. when your arc is off you
could run two No. 8 wires right alongside the present wires, attaching
them to the mains at present point Of contact and to the present leads
where they enter your house. This would have the effect of increasing
the size of the present wires and would be much better than the plan
proposed. See sketch.
HSMVi lINBi. Pnuii-^ t.B»DS
1 = YOK/f TnrM7/tS.
.\s to the plan proposed: j.ooo feet of No. 8 wire would offer approxi
matety 1.3 ohms resistance. \ 35-ampeTe. 45-volt arc would offer about
1 2/j ohms. Total, .:.6 ohms. It requires 3 1/7 ohms resistance to limit
the flow to 35 amperes under a tine pressure of 1 10 volts. Without tak-
ing time to figiirc things out exactly I should say you would pull about 45
amperes working without any resistance other than the 2.000 feet of No.
8 wire and the arc. The capacity of No. 8 weatherproof is 46 amperes.
If the lights beyond the point where your leads attach are not affected, it
is proof that the mains up to that point arc large enough. I would,
therefore, recommend that your leads he made larger, or else assisted as
per sketch, which amounts to the same thing.
LIKES THE HANDBOOK. Huron. S. Dak., writes: "The Handbook
arrived in due time and I am greatly plea.sed with it. In fact, it is just
what I have been needing, as it supplies knowledge on many points con-
cerning which I have heretofore been in doubt. Have had eight years
actual experience at operating. My knowledge of electricity consisted in
what I had been able to learn through experience, with the help of the
Department and six months working for the electric light company. Have
been able to utt»fy every nianagrr I have Morkrd fur M far, but with the
aid of the liuiid>>'H>k and Piojrdion I). |...i im. nl ..( ihr World, I believe
priijertioii will si. jilily iiii|.i..vr n. r
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the goods to the »j'
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get> anywhere. It ii lUc nj.»i, v.u-,, ,-.
tlesire^ to do even l>elter, and m deierm;
the effort to >ur(ia«t hi* pant record. :-,...., i..<.. ... . .
themselvei and tu the bu»ine>l.
TENSH)N' EOUAI.IZER. Waterbury, Conn., wntr.
picture camera, but it wai stolen from me. Can
where another can be obtained at a rraionahle fign
photos, one showing how I attached an uulaide iihir.i'r i..
hibition .Model and the other a tension e<|ualizcr I made
I like lb» IrtMr.
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my FUliwin Ex-
"i is the takeup belt pulKy, • a movable arm. j a stationary am carry-
ing idler pulley, and 4 is a coil spring attached to 1 and 3. thus main-
taining a steady tension on the takeup lielt "
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li ai.> .1.^ .,.,> .. ^a.".it..i ;. i -.^ , t ;..im a<l.lrcs> Mr. 1. I'.. Tommaii.
309 South -M Street. Waterbury. Conn. As to the equalizer, white it
would no doubt ser\-e a very useful purpose in allowing the operator to
quickly and easily vary the tension of the takeup. stilt it is in no sense
automatic in its action. The shutter photo is excellent and shows method
of installation very plainly. Many thanks for the contribution.
VERY VALLWBLE — IF. Many an otherwise excellent picture has been
badly marred by dust collected around the edge of the aperture. A New
York operator tells me this may be instantly removc<l^ while running, by
pressing in on the film at the opening just under the guide rotters at
top of gate of a Powers Six. or any other machine with which it can be
done. I see no reason why this should remove the dirt on edges of
aperture, but he assures me it will. Try it out. anyhow.
.\ DISPCTE. Massachusetts (name of town suppressed) writes: "Think
possibly an argument can be settled by your help. The management of
the house where I work has installed flaming arc lamps and the manager
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wishes me to take care of them. I have refused on the grounds that I
have no riglit to do such work or, for that matter, any work at all out-
si'lc the operating room. The operators here are organized and the local
agrees with the stand I have taken. We cannot, however, put up a fight as
we, as yet, have no local bylaws. We are only going on Sec. 15, Article
6 of the I. A. T. S. E. constitution. There is an electrician in the house
and two janitors and I bold it to be the duty of one of them to care for
the lamps. Am I right or wrong?"
I'nder the circumstances you are most emphatically right. In small
houses in small towns I hold that the operator may properly pi-rform
such a duty as this. You, however, are not in a small town or, I take it,
in a small house. .Should you do this work, under the circumstances
set forth, the electrical workers' union could, if it desired, prefer charges
against you, I believe, as, unless I am in error, lamp trimmers come under
their wing. But be that as it may, trimming and caring for those lamps
is no part or parcel of your duty as an operator.
HANDBOOK. — Moberly, Mo., asks information concerning the hand-
book, price, etc.
The handbook is a cloth bound book of 186 pages. It price is $1.50 post-
paid. Thousands of copies have been sold and it has given universal satis-
faction. Hundreds of enthusiastic letters of approval have been received
and to date not one single purchaser has expressed dissatisfaction with the
book. We are obliged to the brother for contributing a very practical
method of utilizing an ordinary lamphouse for spotlight. Out of the
several methods described and illustrated in the Department Tccently, I think
California will be able to pick one to suit his needs.
CORRECT. — New Brighton, Pa., writes: "Have been watching the
projection department very closely for the last year and have been very
much pleased with the results of your efforts. Yours is and has been a
most commendable cause and all 1 have to say is keep the hammer going
And now just a word in answer to random shots of a i)icture fan of a
recent issue. His letter was very interesting and I assure him that he
has my most sincere sympathy if things have come to such a pass in New
York. However, I would recommend, if picture fans do organize into
some sort of body, which, by the way, would be most convenient for the
exhibitor as he would have but to interview the business manager of the
moving picture fans incorporation to determine what sort of program
would be appreciated by his patronage, to use their vote and influence to
secure friendly legislation and the election of officers who are competent
and will make laws protecting operators of worth. Then projection in
New York will start on the up-grade. It seems in other large cities as
well as in New York, as long as it is possible for a manager to use a man
or boy who is able to turn a crank and keep a picture that stays some
where in the neighborhood of the screen, and who will accept ten or fifteen
dollars, possibly less, per week, do janitor work and chase his legs off for
the film service, song slides and sheet music on the side, he is not going
to spend any more money for a practical man who persists in doing noth-
ing but operate and looking after his machines. Just as long as there
are no laws to protect the men who are worthy of the name Operator,
such operators will shun the city, for there are better fields in outside
towns."
What the brother says is correct, but it seems almost impossible to get
some managers to understand the fact that cheapness in an operating
room does not pay. Many of them have an ingrained idea that if they
get a "cheap" operator and in addition compel him to do work outside of
his duty as an operator, they are just that much ahead. The real trouble
is that they themselves do not know a good show from a bad one. Having
no real knowledge of the exhibition business themselves they imagine they
are doing fine if they manage to pull out twenty dollars, or even less,
above expenses by putting on farcial projection. They are totally incapable
of understanding the fact that with real projection and real management
they could get much better patronage or, if playing to capacity at 5 cents,
play to capacity at 10 cents. New Y'ork has its share — its full share — of
this type of manager. We have here some good operators who are treated
fairly decent in the matter of salary, etc. We also have many who — well,
let us draw the veil of charity and hope for better things.
HENDERSON REPLIES. In Nov. 25 issue, Atlanta asked Mr. Hen-
derson, chief operator of the Vaudettc Theater, of that city, what certain
spots under his machine were, referring to a photo of the Vaudette oper-
ating room, published a few weeks ago, Mr. Henderson replies:
'"Oh, you Spotter, who spotted a spot on a spotless floor! I'd like to
take a pot shot at you. Say, Spot, that's 'Three-in-One Oil' which soaked
into the cement floor when the machines were being installed and oiled
up. Now, Spot, be a good little Spot, and get off the stage before I put
the spotlight on you. I've answered you as you asked, like one of Shake-
speare's characters in 'Hamlet' serenely says: 'Out, damned spot!' "
I think Brother Henderson is in error in treating the matter as a joke.
He must have given the machines a bath when "setting them up." Now,
Friend H.. while I agree that too much oil is better than not enough, still
too much does a great deal of harm. It gets on the films, makes a dirty
mess around the machines and is generally a nuisance. Time and again
I have pointed out the fact that one drop of oil is ample for any motion
picture machine bearing, whereas two drops is one drop too much. The
one cxceotion is the oil casing of the intermittent, of course. I am not
calling attention to your errcr in order to "rub it in." but to call the
pointed attention of other operators who are committing the same sin.
EXAMINATION BLANK. Georgetown, Colo., writes: "Will you kindly
tell me where I can obtain an examination blank, as I would like to know
whether or not I could pass an examination and hold down a job any-
where in the country? .\m as good as most operators, I believe, and
better than some I have seen."
There is no "examination blank" that I know of. Examinations are
usually oral. You are questioned as to your knowledge of electricity,
projection, etc. The questions are, or should be. of a practical nature such
as. for instance, how would you hitch up two rheostats in order to get
their maximum output when working together on one circiiit? How get
their minimum output? Would you hitch a projection arc lamp up to
No. 10 wires? To No. 000 wires? Explain your reasons, etc.
NEW YORK WAGE SCALE. — New York operators are engaged in a
strenuous endeavor to bring about the acceptance of the new wage scale and
to do away with the matter of the operator carrying reels to and from the
exchange. Up to date a great many 1 ouses, including the Marcus Loew
theaters, have signed up with the union and the outlook for a general ac-
CL-ptance of the scale, with consequent betterment of conditions of New York
operators, is very good.
WANTS UNION BY-LAWS, ETC.— Lowell, Mass., writes: "This local
desires to frame up by-laws and adopt a wage scale. Some of the boys
thought you might give us aid in the matter. We would like to get hold of
copies of contracts and by-laws suitable for operators' union. This would
help us a lot in the drafting of our own by-laws."
I have no by-laws at hand, except a copy of those of the San Francisco
local, which I would not care to part with. Anyhow, conditions are too
widely different there and here to make them of much value as a guide.
Will unions having printed by-laws or contract form kindly send copy of
.■^ame to F. G. Wheeler, bee. Aux. M. P. O. Union No. 12, I. A. T. S. E.,
No. 36 Prescott btreet, Lowell, Mass. As to the wage scale — you must not
lie guided, except in a general way, by the scales of other cities, since con-
ditions there may be quite different. Of course it is well to try to have
your scale no lower than that of the unions in surrounding cities. What
I mean is that in the making of a scale local conditions must be, to a
great extent, the governing factor. As you have no scale, or even by-laws,
1 take it you are a young organization. If that is the fact 1 would advise
you to proceed slowly. Don't try to do too much at once. Don't forget the
fact that, according to Scripture, it took even the Creator seven days to
finish a certain task. It probably would be impracticable to adopt the
wage scale you would like to have fand ought to have) the first thing.
Adopt one that you can get. I don't mean, however, that you should de-
mand no increase at all. By no means. I am trying to caution you not
to attempt things beyond your strength to accomplish, remembering always
that you are a young organization. Possibly this warning is not needed
in your case, but I have seen many a new organization disrupted, or well
nigh so, by that very mistake.
FAN L.OCATION. Princeton, N. J., writes: "Does too much or not
enough tension cause picture to climb up on the screen when speed is in-
creased? Where is best location for operating room fan? There is a 7%-
inch vent hole in wall opposite door of room. Size of fan, lo inches."
If picture climbs before crank speed reaches 85 or 90 there is not
enough tension. You can answer the last question better than I can.
Use your own judgment. Enlarging the vent hole and placing the fan in
it would probably be all right.
UNION. Elizabeth, N. .T., writes: "Kindly tell me what I will have to
do to join Auxiliary "L. U. No. 35. New York City; also, does the auxiliary
control New York and Brooklyn ?"'
You will have to come in, make application and be examined. You
would have an initiation fee of S5 xri pay. The local covers all of Greater
New i ork City and I believe also .lersey City. Am not sure about Eliza-
b th. As to "controlling" New York and Brooklyn, well, in the language
of the classic East Side, that is something else again. It is doing the best
it can, anyhow.
WORLD HELPS HIM. Mr. G. H. Hackathorn. Prop., Orpheum
Theater. Pendleton, Ore., writes, saying that the World is a great help to
him. He uses the film stories taken therefrom liberally in his advertising.
Sends in neat bill advertising the recent three-reel release of the Edison
Company, "Foul Play."
LICENSE. Rochster, N. Y., asks: "Is it necessary that an operator
have a license to travel and operate a moving picture machine in large
and small towns (not cities) in New York and Pennsylvania? Must he
carry a fireproof booth?"
You will only need a license when operating in cities or towns where
local ordinance requires operators to be licensed. As I understand the
matter, however, you must have a fireproof booth anywhere in Penn-
sylvania or New York State. I would be glad to hear from various states
as to exactly what the requirements are in these two respects.
A NEW VOLUME BY ROBERT GRAU.
"The Stage in the 20th Century" is the title of the third of
Robert Grau's series of volumes of stage history. The newer
work will, however, treat greatly ol^ the vast development
of the scientific and mechanical phases of stage progress.
Mr. Grau has been impressed with the advent of various
automatic devices, together with the remarkable achieve-
ments of the motion picture, the phonograph and the player
piano, and his research has uncovered an almost unbeliev-
able encroachment of science and artifice on what for cen-
turies has been the realm of players and singers, who at last
seem to realize the situation and are now themselves affili-
ating with the inventors. The new volume will be the largest
in size of the Grau series, consisting of nearly 500 pages of
text and more than 300 portraits, and will be issued early
in the new vear.
PAY from 25c. to $2.00 per sq. ft. for
patent theatre screens when you can make
one yourself equal to the best for 7c.
sq. ft. ? Write
THE HADFIELD=HALL CO.
WAUSAU. WIS., about it.
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Comments on the Films
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Licensed.
"TIIK MY-STKRlOfS STRANGEK" (Eclipse). November 19.— A mira-
cle play III which a myitcrious ttraiiKer, whom everyone will take (or the
Savior, appears in the guise of a bcRK-ir which in the last act he suddenly
put* ofT to stand forth in more inpustive fashion He cumes first to plead
with and then to remonstrate with a hard hearted and momy proud fnrmrr.
His plea excites the farnirr's wrath, then he warn:i him. U c are shown
that the man was harsh in all hu dealings; but the occasion that brought
the stranger was his refusal to let his son marry a daughter of .1 poor
neighbor. Much hard luck comes to the farmer until his only other child,
a daughter, i* struck by a vivid and realistic tia.sh of lighting. The man
becomes contrite and the beggar enters, changes into a prophet and, for-
giving the farmer, raises up the girl. Not so much h.is been got out of
the situation a* was possible; but the picture is impressive.
"SALT INDUSTRY IN SICILY" (Eclipse). November 29.— A very
interesting and instructive scenic and industrial. The salt seems to come
from evaporated sea water.
"A WOMAN SCORNED" (Biograph). November 30.— The early scenes
of this picture arc remarkable for stiongly portrayed emotion. They show
the jealousy of a wife whose husband is growing cold toward her. This
husband is a busglar, and he ami another character attempt to get posses-
sion of a large sum of money that they know the village physician has.
By a fake call, they bring him to the house and bind him, leaving him
gagged in the bed. When they break into the house', the fear of the
doctor's wife also is extremely well pictured. The situation is melodra-
matic. The burglar's wife comes in, thinks the doctor is her husband
asleep, and is on the point of stabbing him when she discovers who it is.
For vengeance, she helps him; together they get the police and go to the
house just in time to make a rescue. The end shows the bitter revulsion
of the burglar's wife when she awakes to the fact that she has brought about
his arrest. The two brightest stars in the Biograph constellation play these
two wives, and they help greatly in making a picture well worth seeing.
" 'TWAS EVER THUS" (Essanay), November 30. — Yes, indeed, when
a woman is only sweet and twenty, she dislikes to get a box of roses on
her birthday ("a beautiful rose for every glorious year") and find thirty
roses. It wasn't the lover's fault either. He was such a good customer
that the florist added ten roses. He was treated most harshly by the gitl
and by her da<l who kicked him out onto the sidewalk. It is a very clear
picture and evoked laughter.
"LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD' (Essanay), November 30.— On the
same reel with the above this children's rb>-me is retold in pictures for
children. It should please ibem. although there isn't a great deal of
imaginativi; atmosphere in the picture. There undoubtedly is in the rhyme.
"THE REASON WHY" (Melies), November 30.— A comcily of which
the last scene, richly human, is worth watching a good deal of rough
horse-play to see. I'art of the picture is taken up Kith the rough ejection
of two drunken and obstreperous loafers from the village general store.
The chief characters are two bunkics. Jack and Slim, and the pretty store-
keeper whom both love. .\s a pretext for going to the store, one is always
buying a new pipe, the other always buying a fresh bag of tobacco, until
neither can get a good smoke, for one has no pipe, the other no tobacco.
They, however, have a rival who carries off the fair one. Then, very dis-
consolate, they sit on the steps of their porch and make each other pres-
ents, one of tobacco, the other of pipes. It isn't a very strong picture. It
got some laughs.
"A FOOTB.\LL HERO" (Essanay), November 28.— This film has some
of the flavor of the game of the season, football. There is a girl loved by
two men on the college team. One plays a sneak game and lies down
when the great contest is in progress. The other is a substitute and is
put in his place. His drop kick wins the game and it comes about through
a glance from the girl's eyes which tells him he must win. There is much
life and animation in the picture and because it deals with football it will
be a prime favorite at this season.
".\N EVIL POWER" (Selig), November 30. — In this picture, which,
hy the way. not entirely agreeable, thrrc is an illustration of what a
hypnotist' might be able to do. He succeeded in weaving a spell about
this unfortunate girl which won her away from her friends, fortunately
for her, her former maid sees her entering a strange house and informs
her father. He and her lover enter a taxicab and are driven to the house,
arriving just in time to prevent a farcial wedding between the girl and
the medium. The lover nearly chokes the medium to death and compels
him to release the girl from his power. She renews her engagement and
all ends happily.
"A NICOTINE CONSPIRACY" (Lubin). November 30.— Smokers who
have been where they wanted a smoke ami couldn't get it will appreciate
the fun in this film. Her father didn't like the doctor, so they put up a
job on him. When the father took her away from civilization, the better
to circumvent the doctor, she stole his cigars. The doctor arrives and be-
gins smoking. The old gentleman is in a fever of desire for a smoke. At
the right time the doctor hands over a cigar. The result is a wedding.
The fun in this story lies in the effort of the old gentJeman to get along
without a smoke and the way the doctor handled the situation.
"INCENDIARY INDI.\NS" (Lubin). November 29.— A Western picture
showing the pursuit of settlers in wagons by Indiana, and the eicape of
the s tilers in the stockade. .\ .harp fight follows, for the I'' - — I'.e
an attack and set fire to one of the cabins intide. One of i: --s
his chilli, wrapped in a ihawl, and goes for aid. He hat na; •■•.
but bin most sensational exploit was swimming an inlet where the water
was too angry for comfort. Help arrives and the Indians are driven off,
but the brave scout learns that h- - 't. been killed in the battle.
'1 lie restraint of the producer in ride of the retcuers it to
be coinmeniled. The coming of h. , situations is sometimes too
long delayed to seem very dramatic w li' u it docs come.
"GI.I.MPSES OF SAN FRANCISCO" (Pathe), November 29.— A seriea
of views of San Francisco. It shows principally the city's statue* of
notable people. The art museum and the new Federal building are also
shown.
"AN ACTOR IN A NEW ROLE" fLubin). November 79.— \ cleverly-
acted comedy-drama. It pictures an actor who it forced by financial cir-
cumstances to turn book agent. Ily assuming a number of diiguitct, one
alter another, he succeeds in inducing one very stubborn man to buy a
full set. The amusement is given by the pictures of the varioui disguise*
and the portrayal of the different characters necessary in each of these.
This picture kept a large New York audience much amused for twenty
minutes. It is a trifle rough in placet, but, for the tnoit part, it bright
and acceptable.
"THE CRAB INDUSTRY " (Lubin), November 29.— A seriet of viewt
which tell the story of canned crab from the time the fleet goet to tea
until the meat is safely encloset^ in hermetically-scaled containers. Some
of the views are picturesque, notably those where the Iwats are coming in
laden with large cargoes of struggling crustaceans. The last picture on
the screen, the colored gentleman who gives every evidence of a fond-
ness for crab, meat, is a bit of character posing that is excellent. The
entire film is not alone interesting, but is educational in the best tense.
"THE AWAKENING OF jrUIN BOND" 1 Edison). December 5.— This
picture with a Christmas, Red Cross Seal message, like that release of a
year ago, called "The Red Cross Seal." was reviewed at length on page 535
(issue of November 18) and needs no further notice here.
"JI.MMIE TRICKS THE LANDLADY" (Gaumont), December s — The
quality that people look for in ■'.limmie" pictures will be found in this one,
but it is not as prominent as in the best Jimmie pictures; there are only a
few good laughs in this one. The first scene shows a very poverty-stricken
tenement house room. There are many children. Jimmie among them, in pic-
turesque rags and the children's mother. The landlady comes and gives
the mother only eight days in which to pay the rent. After this period the
return with a bailiff, but Jimmie in the meanwhile has seen her in a flirta-
tion with the butcher. He uses this information, reads truth on the lines
of the lady's palm and practically "holds her up" for the rent. It is very
amusing.
"THE CH.'XLLENGE" (Gaumont). December 5. — A farce-comedy in
which a very clever swordswoman compels a "masher" to fight a duel with
her. It is amusing. In the contest she sorely wounds him and afterward
falls in love with and marries him. The last scene shows their two kid-
dies practicing with the foils.
"A MAN FOR ALL THAT" (Edison), December j.— Although not
everything in this picture is wholly convincing, its central idea as presented
appeals to us as truthful. .\n outcast is shown as about to drown himself
and he is persuaded to give himself another trial. When next we see him,
he is among criminals to whom the dishonest servant of a planter comes
ostensibly seeking a doctor, but really to tell them of a large sum of money
at the planter's. The chief of the robbers compels the outcast to imper-
sonate the doctor and get the cash with the dishonest servant's help. He
consents after being threatened; but the farmer's daughter trusts him with
the keys to the s,-ife and, later, when the gang arrives, he helps the farmer's
wife and daughter stand off the robbers until the farmer returns with a
real doctor and they are driven off. This fight is not wholly convincing.
some of the exteriors might have been better photographed. "The picture is
interesting.
'.\RR.AH-N.\-POGUE" fKalem). December 4.— This big, three-reel pro-
duction was reviewed at length under "Notable Films," page 536, ani
needs no further notice here.
•PULL FOR THE SHORE. SAILOR" (Edison). December i — Mi«s
I.aura Sawyer plays very effectively the part of the sailor's wife in this
heart-touching picture, which was suggested by Elizabeth Stewart Phelps's
•The Madonna of the Tubs." She is also ably supported. It is a seaside
story of fisherfolk. There are some delightful pictures of a Maine harbor
and of the sea. although it cannot be said that the scenes in which the
dory is ^hown adrift are all quite as effective as possible; they are good,
how'ever. The only other criticism is that the first scene might have been
more happily placed a bit later in the picture: it prepared us for one of
the I'sser threads of the story. The sailor, after a causeless quarrel, left
for a fishing trip without saying goodbye to his wife. In a fog his dory
was separated from the ship and he was reported as dead. It was summer
when he went out; it is Christmas when he reaches home. His coming is
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uncxpccttd aii<l lirings great joy. It is a well Jcsigiiol picture and Miss
Isawycr's acliiiK makes it very effective.
"SAVI.NC. TIIK SI'Kt:iAL" (N'itagrapli), December 4. — A railroad melo-
drama wliich seems designed more to show well-contrasted characters than
to give a thrill at the rescue of the train. These characters are very well
acted; they are human beings; and some of them arc very amusing. The
foiling of the villain, who because he couldn't wreck the engineer's home
tries to wreck his train, is not so exciting as is usual in the bejt melo-
dramas, those whose sole purpose is to get the thrill across and nothing
else. This picture merely didn't pay so much attention to the bringing of
the warning of the villain's obstruction laid on the track, or to the race
of the engineer's wife to remove it in time, as it did to the reckless depths
of this villain's villainy and to the trap into which it led him. It is, how-
ever, partly because of this dei>arturc from the well-worn formula, a very
interesting picture.
"AliE GKTS K\KN WITH FATIIKR" (Hiograi.h). December 4.— The
very first scene of the |iiclure provoked a good laugh. It seemed as though
every single scene that followed was thoroughly enjoyed. The audience of
a large theater, as a whole apparently, was kept in amused laughter all the
way through the picture. .Abe's father refused him a nickel. So he black-
ened his eye with a l)urnt cork and told his father that Murphy, the
janitor, had given it to him. Daddy was going to do some things to
Murphy, but wasn't very successful. .Abe got a dollar out of his father
because of it. The old Jew seemed pleased by Abe's cuteness.
"WHY HE G.WK I'l'" (Biograph), December 4.-- The first picture on
this split reel was funny, but this farce-comedy is even funnier; it is better
in every way. Ilubbie was a gay bird. He pretended to be in a great fury
because wifey ordered a new hat. Wifey is played by that Biograph girl
who swims and dives like a mermaid. Hubby went down to the shore
to have a good time with the boys and girls. He didn't know wifey also
was going to be there. From a distance he sees wifey's diving and tries
to get ac<|uaiiited, slips a note into lier dressing room asking her to make
a date. She does, and with mother not far away keeps the tryst. It is
very funny from first to last and the audience applauded it heartily.
"A HEAD FOR BUSINESS" (Lubin), December 4.— There is a bit too
much cheap comedy in this picture which, in some of its scenes, is bright
enough; and it hardly measures up to the best that Lubin producers have
done. The story will suggest an Imp picture of a few weeks back, called
"The Artist Financier." It is perhaps a trifle better. Miss Lawrence plays
an artistic young lady who is loved by the younger of James Murray's
sons. This young man shows so much artistic temperament that his older
trother, a good business man, is discouvaged and buys his share of the
business. The young lady finds that this older brother has overlooked a
plot of ground neechil l)y his new railroad, so slie uses the younger
brother's check to buy it in and then makes the older brother pay her price
for it, thereby showing a head for business.
"THE FRAXCISC.W FRIARS OF KILL.\RNEV" (Kalem). November
29. — A very interesting topical picture showing an impressive church cere-
mony out-of-doors at the Corpus Christi anniversary. It contains a long
procession of Irish folk led and conducted by the Killarney friars. There
are many banners; the Host is borne under a canopy and High Mass is
said. This picture will interest everyone, but especially Irish folk. Some
of such may see friends in the procession.
"AMONG THE IRISH FISIIERFOLK" (Kalem), November 29.— On
the same reel with the above is this topical picture which shows much of
the intimate life of Irish fishermen and maidens. It is also very inter-
esting. The photograjihs of both are clear.
"THE PROMOTER" (Gaumont), December 2. — A strong, truthful pic-
ture; its chief character excites the deepest interest until we marvel at
the depths of meanness to which he falls. It is a typical picture of life;
the things that this get-rich-quick promoter does are being done; many will
recognize him. The art quality that this presentation of the character has,
the dramatic way in which the acts that make it plain and open to us, is
what makes the picture effective and important. Only the truly significant
moments in his experience and the dramatic results of what he does are
shown to us. Our interest isn't wearied and vitiated by trivial and unim-
portant circumstan'ces. Local color seems left to take care of itself; all
that the film seems to desire is to give a universal human picture; yet it is
full of local color. The promoter fools his own gray-haired father and lets
his father fool his life-long friends and cronies with terrifically ruinous
results. It is an luiusually worthy and desirable picture.
"WESTERN CHIVALRY" (Lubin), December 2.— This reviewer finds
this picture slow, even wearisome. It deals with characters that are not
truly human and. despite the jilayers who take these parts, are not pleas-
ing, do not wake human sympathy in the spectators. The chief cliaracters
are an English lord (conventionally foolish and cowardly), a girl, daughter
of a magnate, to whom he is engaged, a clownish girl who belongs on a
ranch and a not very prepossessing cowboy. (The player who takes this
cowboy part has done some very pleasing heavy villain work in other pic-
tures.) The lord, the magnate and his daughter come to the ranch. Love
at first sight follows when the cowboy and the girl meet. The cowboy has
his friends dress up as Indians who scare the lord and the magnate and
then the cowboy rescues the girl, brings her back to the ranch in his arms.
The magnate then accepts him as prospective son-in-law, while the clownish
maid makts love to the lord.
"THE HUSKING BEE" (Vitagraph), December 2.— This picture is not
to be named in the same breath with the Vitagraph life-portrayals, although
the talented young lady who plays the leading role plainly understood how
a girl of the standing and experience of its heroine would be likely to act.
This heroine was a well-to-do farmer's daughter who loved a very rural,
yet not quite .truthfully rural, youth. The village doctor's niece came in
an automobile to visit him. At the husking bee, a few days later, this
niece found a red ear and, as she had the right, demanded the kiss, choos-
ing the most reluctant looking youth present, the girl's sweetheart. This
precipitated a <iuarrel. The girl gave back her ring and told the youth
that he'd have to crawl on hands and knees to her before she'd take it
back. After several vain efforts, he did crawl in from the gate; but he
.-iifftrid in so doiiie .ipn.Trently a physical inconvenience in an act which
as garden weeder he had probably done many times. The girl come* out to
meet him and makes him, as further punishment, place the ring in his
mouth and bark like a dog. Could any girl love a man after seeing him
cut such capers? To show how the audience regarded it, we may state
that two men behind the reviewer expected the youth to swallow the ring,
p.ainly looking upon the picture as a farce. "There were several laughs
in it.
"IS J.\P.\N" (Selig), December i. — A series of scenes in Japan which
give a good idea of life among the women of the Japanese. The pictures
are novel. Women driving piles is not a common sight here, but in con-
trast to that are views of the women's school at Shiba, give something
of the other side. There are many others equally interesting.
"HOW BETTY CAPTURED THE OUTLAW" (Kalem), December i.—
.\ rather good comedy given a Western flavor by the settings. A city
young man decides to visit his uncle in the West. Arriving at the place
lie purchases an outfit in keeping with his surroundings. He is mistaken
by Betty, his pretty cousin, for an outlaw for whom a large reward is
offered and she manages to get him in the cellar and hold him a prisoner
until her small brother can go for the sheriff. That official and her father
arrive at the same time. When the young man has been recognized by his
uncle he asks Betty if she doesn't think that is a nice way to treat a cousin.
What Betty said is not disclosed.
"A GLIMPSE INTO THE YELLOWSTONE N.\TIONAL PARK"
(Kalem), December i. — It was the Kalem Company who were among the
first to picture this great natural wonder. The series of pictures here
shown includes some of the most sought points and are clearly photo-
graphed. The series is commended to those who desire an attractive
travelog.
"SEEING CINCINNATI" (Selig), December i. — A series of pictures
which will afford those who have never been there a good idea of what
some parts of this busy city are like. These travelogs of cities in this
country are interesting additions to any program. They bring distant
parts of our own land to our doors.
"A PERILOUS RIDE" (Edison), November 25. — This typical picture of
the Indian and soldier kind is only as interesting as others of this class, ex-
cept that it is better done than most. Few of these pictures are more than
a fresh arrangement of old stock properties often used, such as the attack
on the fort, the lieutenant's sacrificing himself to save the colonel's daughter,
the proud chief who demands that daughter in marriage and the final rescue
by U. S. Cavalry. That is all this picture can claim to be. In fact, we
have already given its outline. It is very well acted.
•'A FRONTIER GIRL'S COURAGE" (Selig). December 5.— An Indian
melodrama, which, although it seemed a bit too loosely made, and dragged in
several places, is, nevertheless, somewhat more interesting than the usual
run of such. The girl is not shown as doing any signal deed of courage;
vhe courageously helped a prospector fight off a large band of the reds.
She had met this prospector in the brush; herself an only survivor of a
little group of settlers whom these Indians had just wiped out. The pros-
pector and she are cornered, a bit later, and have a sharp fight with the
murderous band, but beat them off. The girl is wounded by a brave,
who crept up near them unawares but was killed by the man. Herburt
I^ostworth plays the prospector. I don't remember ever seeing him make
any blunder that mattered in any other picture. In this film, with the
intention of producing a pathetic picture, he clasps the now wounded
heroine in his arms, holds her tightly, and fires over her shoulder, without
realizing that she is his shield and protects him from bullets. Tliere are
some good, well made scenes, and some interesting backgrounds; but the
photography is not quite as clear as in the best pictures. It is a commend-
able picture.
••A SLIGHT MIST.\KE" (Vitagraph), December 5,— This and its com-
panion number on a split reel make a very desirable comedy offering. Thi>
is not so good as the second part. It is a picture of a lunatic asylum
where a letter had been received stating that two men who thought that
they were automobiles were to be taken there that day. A party of mo-
torists happen to be stranded a few miles from the asylum by a breakdown.
Of these. Bunny and a friend walk on. They, passing the asylum, arc
seen and made welcome. It isn't quite so funny as it might have been if
the second man had played the situation as w^ell as Bunny; but he didn't
play it in any way but the conventional, which is poor beside the better way.
"HYPNOTIZING THE HYPNOTIST" (Vitagraph), December 5.— An
extravaganza comedy thoroughly laughable and enjoyable, and one that was
received with warm applause. It deserved to be applauded on account of
its quality which is all in the acting. A very well-made-up hypnotist calls
on .Mr. Brown's sweetheart while Brown is there. Brown is quickly cut
out and leaves in dudgeon. Goes to consult a professional hypnotist, but
finds him not home. Edges past valet into the hypnotist's library. Finds
the great book. "How to Hypnotize from a Distance." Reads for a while,
then calls up sweetheart and has her make faces at the other hypnotist.
Miss Florence Turner plays the girl and she is rich in it. Brown then
comes back with the great book. Heavy battle scene in sweetheart's parlor,
ending in a truce with Brown victor. It surely is a worth-while comedy.
There's hardly an inch that isn't funny.
"A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH" (Selig), December 4.— A good love
story worked out with a rough setting which emphasizes the good qualities
that appear in the hero and heroine. A girl is saved from a marriage
which she abhors through the timely arrival of a young man who ultimately
asks for and receives her as his wife. The former suitor is otherwise dis-
posed of and when the girl's parents visit her a year afterward, they are
almost convinced that they made no mistake in giving her to this young
man. The human touclies through the film add to its interest. There is an
interesting situation at the start when the girl obstinately refuses to ac-
cept the suitor chosen by her father. But the difficulty straightens it.self
all out and everybody is happy, while there is no record to show that the
disappointed young man seriously mourned his loss.
"THE LUCKLESS BANKER" (Eclipse). December 6.— A somewhat
melodramatic picture, based upon the misfortune of a banker. He is com-
pelled to place his child with a friend and goes to Africa to try his fortune.
Twenty years later, he is joined by his son. They do much prospecting
and when they find gold the elder man goes insane. But the son takes
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"SINS OK TIIK FATMK.R' (l.ul.in), Orcrmli^r 6.— Tlii» piclurc affrcl.
one very puwcrfnlly. In lirirf, it irlU of Ihr (ailur« n( a lirilliant ton
and of hit approaihing inilinility hrtautr uf t' ' Ti,iii „i hi* father.
ilr makr^ hi* molhrr priimi«r tli.il -he will k> '>n whrii >hr di»-
cuvcm i>ynip(um!i nf Ihi* malj<ly I lir la«I «irii' 'h ihr nuilhrr tin-
drcidcd what to do. A itroiin miling. 'I'hc tilm picailict a hiKhly moral
•rrmon upon the rITcct of hcrrdily, and it might have l>rrn lUggrttrd by
lliien'* "lihoijt."
•JOHN ItROWN'S IIKIK" (Kdiion), Urcembcr 6.— An intcreMing
•-omcdy, relating the ilory <.f a man who makes a lucky atrikc in the
mines, and is reported a* lirinii mar ilealh. The concern of his relatives
brings in the humor. Ilrowii aJ.ls to it by carrying out the farce. Then
he invite!! them all to visit iiim. '1 hry find to their surprise that he is
married, is in good health and has bc(|ueathed his wraith In liis omrly
young wife. The cousteriiatiun of the relatives affords a salisfacltiry climax.
•'THE I.ONC; ARM OK THE L.WV" iKalem). December 6.— The film
tells of a Mfxiean bandit who escaped from the sheriff on his own side of
the border, but was rci'>Kiii/>'il I.it. i when at work in California. He makes
his escape in a scii^aiiuinl ti.iii.i, holding a yoiiiiK woman, tin- ranch
manager's swecthrart, before Iniii as a shield. Hut he is at last at imy on
the edge of a precipice. I'ushed harder and harder he at last plunges to
his death below.
Independent.
•KEKl'INC; M.MIKI, IIO.MK" (.Majestic). December 10.— This picture
was reviewed at length on page .Sjo; It neeils no further mention here.
"THE SMOKE OF A EOKTVFIVE" (Anv-rican). December 7.— A
truly thrilling melodrama with a good deal of quality to it. The situation
is made clear by the very first scene. The rustler's daughter loves the
youug ranger sheritl. Her fathrr .ittempts to make her mairy his lieuten-
Int. and tries to keep her away from the sheriff, lly a ruse the father's
plans arc circumvented and the lovers meet. The lieutenant, however, brings
bis men unexpectedly and the sheriff is captured. The girl is onipelled
to accept the lieutenant to save the sheriff's life. It looks as though her
sacrifice was to be without avail, but a sister of the heroine warns the
cowboys and they come to the rescue. The girl also is saved. It seems
as though Miss Bush, as the elder daughter, has never filled a part more
acceptably. The whole cast did very well indeed. The design of the pic-
tur- could hardly be improved upon.
"YANKEE DOODLE" (Champion), December 4. --It is somewhat sur-
prising to find Mother Cioose conducting a Yankee Doodle celebration in
the front yard and down the sticit. Obi Uncle Sam, with a feather in
his cap, appears. L^ter. Stonew.ill Jackson appears and joins the pro-
cession; then Ceneral (irant: tin 11 tieneral R. E. Lee. .\braham Lincoln
comes and shakes hands with the heroes. None of these figures is well
made-up or looks like the original. Yet this idea of weaving such a series
of scenes for the children is very commendable.
"OUR N.WY"' iChampion), December 4. — This is made up of good
pictures of the big United States ships, each individually. The name is
given in each case. It is a good film.
"BILLY'S LETTERS" (Comet). December 4.— Billy had just been
married. The actress, an old flame, returned his love letters and his wife
read them. She rushed to the theater and caused a scene in the actress'
dressing room. The wife makes up with ISilly in the last scene. It is
very poorly acted indeed, and lacks illusion as a picture of life. The
settings also seem quickly chosen and haven't the touch of naturalness
which is found in the best pictures. The incidents, too. are often un-
natural, especially those in which the butler and maid at Billy's house
figure. The story is not coarse and the main thread keeps our interest, but
one has the feeling that the film was made hurriedly.
"THE DEAD C.\X.\RY" (Comet), December 8.— .\ pretty story that is
satisfying to human feelings, but hardly to human art sense. It is a ro-
mance of a village taxidermist and an actress who came to the country on
a visit and whose canary died. The courtship of these two and the attitude
of the village characters toward them, as shown, are not convincing. There
IS nothing in the film, however, that is not humanly possible. The pho-
tography is not up to standard. The detail is clear, but the result is foggy.
"THE DUMB MESSENGER" (Imp). December 4.— The story of a dog
which summoned help when an attempt was made to burKlarizc a house,
with the help of the butler and the maid. The society Kalflcs is an inter-
esting factor. Deciding to steal the diamonds himseli he finds others
ahead of him. He holds them at 'oay until help, summoned by the dog.
arrives, and in explanation of his presence declares he was passing, heard
the noise and entered. The anomaly pri'scnted by this character gives a
subtle distinction to the film which makes it the more notable. The invalid
and the young man's fiancee perform their parts well, but they are subordi-
nate. The film contains many exhilerating thrills.
"JUST TWO LITTLE GIRLS" (Nestor). December 4— A melodrama
of sentiment, not a picture of life, but one which a pleasing little player
makes interesting. The story is very much overdra>vii and without its
children players could hardly have been popular. In the story the doctor's
love for his little girl (it is very tenderly shown) leads him to put foi'-
ward bis best efforts to save the life of the little girl of another man.
This man, while on bis way to ask the physician's help, was the means of
saving the doctor's little girl's life when jeopardized by a passing auto.
.\s art, tbe picture doesn't reach a very high place.
"STRUCK GOLD" (Nestor). December 6.— A conventional melodrama
too loosely constructed to be very etTective. .Tllhowgh the last incident, the
retakin^t of a gold mine (roro cl.i
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"TONY AND THE STORK"" M-rpV Drermbrr 7.- One of the most
human .1; recent re! ,r,t hit with any
amlieiire. The inlri. .),e part of Tony
and the phases of h; _ n to arrive; hi»
successful search (or work; his nve months' al>sence, during which the
stork has arrived; bis return home and his progress to the hospital with -i
. : me filled with toy-.. Then comes an emotional feature when hi»
and baby are repoiied de.id. In a frenzy of grief he attacks the
ail in charge, but when taken to sec them discovers that it is not bi«
wife at all and his despair gives place to the most effusive joy, durin,i
which he hugs the niir«r« and rvrynrtr etw within reach. Nor it tbi«
joy abate. I when the : vo babies instead or
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that the audience fini .. y m his emotions.
•THE E.MPTY TEltK" (Btson), December 5. -An Indian picture, weil
acted and reasonable, and human ir fh.- st rv thnt it tells. The photographs
arc not very good, the shadows > ■ and one or two very
pretty scenes were ruined, as ■ ;:.-5S. The chief sent
his daughter White Lily away 1 ;..: — ,!ic left the village «hr
and Lone Wolf, a brave, plerjged eternal love. She gct» homesick, »t> a'
away from the school and comes back to tbe village just as the bij\'-
are carrying Lone Wolf's bclv m its last resting place. He bad been
killed in a ride and his CQr[i>>c 1- ri'f. ivmif the solemn last respecta of the
tritie. inis ceremony makes a commendable picture.
"A RANGE KOM.\NCE" (liisonf, December 8.— One can not deny that
the incidents of this story are possible, yet it takes a very lively fancy to
see this picture of a father taking his daughter, aged twelve, away from
her mother, who was quarrelsome, and, in the disguise of a boy, permit-
ting her to get a job with him on a ranch in the West, and count ihr
picture a life portrayal. The foreman of the ranch takes a great likine 1 '
tbe girl even before he knows her sex. The mother follows her hu»t..ii: !
and daughter to the West. There's a chance, dramatic meeting a
reconciliati .n. The girl, and also the mother, are players new in i
pictures. They give promise of interesting work. We shall probably
the pleasure of seeing them in more significant pictures than this.
"IN HUMANITY'S CAUSE" (Eclair, .American). December $.-sA
melodrama of Civil War times. It may leave in the spcctator"s mouth a
somewhat unpleasant taste, because of its peculiar central idea. A Con-
federate officer, who has nearly V ' - ' ih from a wound on tbe field .<
battle, is saved by the transfu d from the veins of a n.-<r
After a leader which reads, "I 1 Tell,"' we see this same maa
sadly changed in character. The black blood has made of bim a brute, who
disgusts even his sweetheart. In the last scene, after he had been told of
this transfusion, he seeks tbe negro, finds him at the edge of a preciptcr
and grapples with him. Both go over together and die in each oih'- -
arms. The. title seems intended to point a moral. One could hardly >ai<
this a highly commendable film, although there are some remarkable and
beautiful scenes in it. And. in the parts that were natural it was well
acted.
"THERE FELL .-V FLOWER" (Eclair), December 7.— A society comed.r
fresh, bright and very amusing. It is very well acted, too. It has pans
for four players, a young wife, her husband, her mother-in-law and an old
bachelor, mother"s devoted but bashful admirer. It cleverly utilizes a
little quarrel between the old lady and her son-in-law to bring the bashful
bachelor into the picture at the critical time when he proposes. The son-
in-law, as a peace offering, had brought mother an elaborate basket of
flowers. It was not acceptable; went out of tbe window, in fact. The
bachelor was passing and came up, not knowing who lived in the hou»*.
for an explanation.
■MANNERS AND TR.\DITIONS OF PIEDMONT" (Eclair, French).
December 7. — .^ truly lovely picture of Alpine village life and scenery
It is more interesting than the usual scenic pictures; for, catching the
villagers at a festival and again a: church time, it brings them all before
us very intimately. We can almost make friends with them.
"THE LITTLE THIEF" (Powers). December 5.— .\ child's doings fur-
nish the comedy in this picture. It might have been suggested by that
poem each of whose stanzas ends "Now- he's in an aurful hx. Ain"t be
cute: hc"s only six."' He stole the revolver his father had left with his
mother as a protection against the burglar who was doing business in the
neighborhood. Then he held up the cook for pie and. afterward, a girl
in the park with her beau, for candy. He wen' ' " cat bis plunder;
the burglar was there and he held him up till an got him. It
is amii-intJ in part-; but it is n.-t a V'?ry ambiti '.on.
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"THE SECRET ORDER OF HORNS" (Powers), December 5.— An
amusing comic picture showing the initiation ceremonies of the ancient and
powerful Order of the Horns. Poor Si took two degrees at the lodge and
got his third degree from Mrs. Si when he got home.
"JORIO'S D.VUGHTER" (Ambrosio), December 6.— D'Annuncio's play
gives the scenario for this picture of Italian peasants. The player who took
the part of Jorio's daughter managed to put over an unpleasant character.
The picture is very tragic and very beautiful, being, in these Italian moun-
tain settings, almost wholly poetry. It is, as is well knuwn, not a pleasant
story. The daughter of Jorio causes a fight between two reapers and in
this fight one is badly wounded by a reaper. The other peasants chase
the girl down the hillside. They knew who was guilty. She takes refugi
in the house where the wounded man's son is being married to another
girl. This youth saves her from the mob. After the wedding, she meets
bim up on the foothills and persuades him to run away with her. The
youth's father, who also loves her, follows. He is killed by his son. The
girl finally saves the youth from being burned alive by claiming to be a
witch, and taking his place at the stake. It is an artistic and very strong
production, very commcndably acted and staged.
•THE INDIAN TORTUNE TELLER" (Champion), December 6.— A
young man gives an Indian woman a liberal fee. Having won in a card
game the young man is followed by his victim for the purpose of ven-
geance. His treacherous Indian guide, a confederate of the loser, leads
him through a by-way where lurk the ruffian and his Indian allies. They
are met by the Indian woman who is stabbed from behind by the spurious
guide, who in turn is shot dead by the young man. The woman, though
dying, leads him to the safe path. When she falls dead he drags the body,
with the crucifix upon it, to the roadside and goes on his way. The scenes
change often, showing the villains waiting for their victim, who never comes.
He arrives home safely. The last scene, showing the outlaws still watch-
ing, seems superfluous. It weakens the otherwise peaceful close.
"B.^BY'S CHOICE" (Solax), December 6.— The principal feature of
this picture is the child, "Toots," who dislikes one of her sister's admirers,
while she evinces an equally pronounced liking for the other. Her ex-
pedients to drive away the one she does not like are amusing. She suc-
ceeds in a way that gives the audience a thrill. When kidnapped at the
instigation of the disappointed suitor it is her friend who rescues her.
And she has the satisfaction of seeing her sister accept her favorite after
all. That baby will be a favorite everywhere.
"THE PAPER MAKING INDUSTRY" (Solax), December 6.— A good
industrial film, the photography of which deserves commendation. It is
an admirably illustrated story of a sheet of paper from the log to the
finished product.
"BROTHER BOB'S BABY" (Thanhouser), December 8. — This particu-
lar baby caused his uncle no end of difficulty and finally forced him to
sail for Europe. His mother left him in his uncle's care while she went
to the news-stand. The train goes without her, and the troubles of the'
uncle begin, supplemented by telegrams from the baby's moth^. The
uncle and the baby are ejected at a station. For safe keeping the uncle
places the baby in a dog basket in the baggage car, while he goes for a
drink. The train goes and leaves him, but the baby makes a disturbance in
the baggage car, and the man takes him through the train. He is promptly
claimed by his mother, who has taken this train. The badly disconcerted
uncle telegraphs where the baby is and adds that he sails for Europe on the
next day. The picture of the Hudson River steamer and the one of the
new Pennsylvania station in New York are both excellent. The comedy is
sparkling.
"THE MEASURE OF A MAN" (Rex), December 7.— A completely made
and praiseworthy picture of human hearts with their weaknesses and glories
upon them. The idea that it presents is deep and significant and the
story, in its essential meanings at least, rings true; is typical. A working
girl, the daughter of a respectable workman, gets, it doesn't deeply matter
how, a taste of the luxury of the rich and it comes in such a way that it
makes her covetous and much dissatisfied with her home and poorer lot.
This luxury leads her into temptation and she flutters toward it, as a moth
toward the flame. She is singed, not deeply burned, and is rescued. Five
years pass and we see her again content, wiser and happier in her own
sphere. There is a love thread woven into the story, and in the end her
early lover proves that he measures up to man's stature by coming back
for her.
"THE MAN IN THE AUTO" (Lux), December 8.— An automobile ad-
venture in which a gang of thugs shoot the chauffeur of a man they are
trying to blackmail, leaving the car to forge ahead at some speed with
the man's wife and child in it. These are saved by men in another car.
The chauffeur, who on being shot fell from his car, escapes from the
gang and leads the owner and the police in trailing and capturing the
criminals. It isn't a picture that will excite a great deal of enthusiasm.
It is interesting, but the incidents connected with the runaway car are not
at all convincing; the car is shown as keeping in the road and steering
itself.
"TH^ ADVENTURES OF AN AM.^TEUR HYPNOTIST" (Lux), De-
cember 8. — .\ rather freakish picture in which two hypnotists figure. They
meet at a party and fall in love, but the power that is in both keeps them
from approaching each other. Many amusing encounters ensue. They have
to get a professional hypnotist to relieve them from the difficulty. It is
only fair entertainment.
"THE LITTLE SHOE" (Solax), December 8.— This is not. as a whole,
a convincing picture; but it brings forward a few acceptable players in
pleasant roles. These players, not being able to make it deeply human,
wisely get the most out of it by being themselves at their best. The
heroine of the story, in the last scenes, made a pretty picture. This heroine
while very young was stolen by a woman whose own baby had just died.
She only got one shoe. The child grows up supposing her to be her real
mother. The woman dies; the girl, now about sixteen, is hurt by an auto-
mobile and adopted by her own father and mother. On her eighteenth
birthday, the day she becomes engaged, the little shoe is the means of
showing the relationship.
"WINTER IN SWITZERLAND" (Great Northern), December 9.—
Some of the photographs of these snow-scenes are very good, considering
how hard it is to get good detail under the circumstances. The views in-
clude some vistas of Via Mala and some scenes of .Alpine villages with
fairly deep snow around them. There are no views cf high ranges or
peaks and no glacier views. It is an interesting film.
"BUTTONS AND HOOKS" (Great Northern), December 9.— A very
well-acted and amusing comedy. There is a good deal of human truth in
it, although the atmosphere is thoroughly European. Mr. and Mrs. Bright
have only one maid. Mrs. Bright wants her dress hooked' up and Mr.
Bright is having trouble getting his collar buttoned. It ends in Mr.
Bright's getting served first. The little tift is carried to an evening party
and reopened again when Mr. and Mrs. Bright are preparing for bed. Mr.
Bright goes out to get someone else to unbutton the collar. His adven-
tures take him to places that are open late and he gets home drunk. Mrs.
Bright, meanwhile, has called up the Life Saving Corps of the Fire Depart-
ment to unhook her dress behind. This is not offensive, but to some, it
may seem a bit suggestive. One sees much worse on Broadway. It is a
comedy that gives a well utilized chance to do some brilliant acting.
MAPLE LEAF PALACE. MONTREAL.
A new moving picture house has been recently opened on
one of the principal thoroughfares of the city, namely, "The
Maple Leaf Palace." The seating capacity of this theater
is about 800, and it presents a fine line of vaudeville and mov-
ing pictures. The entrance, which from the photo one can
Maple Leaf Theater, Montreal, Can.
see is very lavishly decorated and spaciously arranged, is
situated on St. Lawrence Boulevard. Thomas Brothers, the
proprietors, have spared no money to make the place ex-
tremely comfortable. From the very start this new venture
of Thomas Brothers has been a pronounced success. At all
events the business that has come to this theater indicates
unmistakably that the exhibiting business is not on the wane.
MOVING PICTURES AND THE CHURCH.
The moving picture shows as a means 01 public recreation
were stoutly defended, while the existing laws and efforts
toward the regulation of them were severely criticised when
the Sunday Civic Centei" of the Church of the Pilgrims,
Brooklyn, N. Y., met in the church parlors, at Henry and
Remsen Streets, to discuss this civic problem.
* * *
The great crowd of mothers and fathers and their children
which assembled at Public School No. 147, Bushwick
Avenue and Seigel Street. Eastern District, Brooklyn, N. Y.,
attested to the popularity of the "moving picture show" pro-
vided by the co-operation of the Board of Education and the
Citizens Committee, of which E. W. Ordway is the chairman.
* * *
The moving picture censor board. Los .A.ngeles. Cal.. was
allowed $200 by the council to defray incidental expenses.
The question of providing quarters in the Temple block and
a moving picture machine is under consideration.
* * *
Motion pictures as a means of teaching the Bible and the
history of the Episcopal Church, Kansas City, were advo-
cated by Bishop Sidney C. Partridge at a meeting of the men
of the Church Club of the Kansas City diocese, held in the
guild hall of Grace Church, 13th and Washington Streets.
He intimated that the present age was novelty mad. and
he could see no reason why the novel side of religion should
not be portrayed, in order to satisfy the twentieth century
demand for something new.
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•FICKLE BRIDGET" (Solax).
Critics unaniiiiutisly advocate tlie cliiniiiatloii of hiirles(|uc
and slap-stick from comedies. Straiglit coimily. of course,
"comes over" stronger with the elimination of tlu-se ol)jec-
tionable features. There is, however, a peculiar kind of comedy
of which many producers tight shy. In that peculiar style of
comedy tlure is a slight nuxture of burlesque and slap-stick,
and their application in proper measure without hurting the
general scheme, is difticult. For this reason manufacturers
are uVually lukc-warm in their reception of scenarios with
those apparently objectionable features incorporated. Un-
less the story is "handled with care" its appearance on the
screen is usually received with a storm <if protest. If care-
fully produced, such comedies can come under the head of
Satiric Comedy — or comedy with a keen edge.
^^ ci'.c :r. :r. ■'hickic Bridget" (,Soiax;.
Such a comedy is Fickle Bridget — the Solax release of
Friday, December the 15th. It is a comedy with a keen edge,
because it picturesquely "shows up" striking frailties of hu-
man nature in a pointed way. It, in a subtle manner, inter-
prets the ambitions and the aspirations of a cook from Cork,
Ireland, who inherits a fortune. It brings out forcefully the
servant problem and the point of view of foreign nobility and
their attitude toward matrimony and the dollar.
The plot of this story concerns a cook, who, after her in-
heritance of a fortune assumes "airs" which she cannot sup-
port by her limited intellect. She has ambitions as a fencer
and engages a Count to teach her the art of handling foils.
Her former associates and admirers, a grocer and an iceman.
are not good enough for her and she finally accepts the pro-
posal of the Count — when the iceman and the grocer show
themselves up as liars and unqualified for the tender profes-
sion of love.
The situations are absurdly funny and the satire is strongly
emphasized.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISE.
In a recent interview with Mr. Mark M. Dintenfass, the
Moving Picture World is informed that the Champion Film
Company has closed a contract with Mr. Fowler, the well-
known aviator, who has distinguished himself in all "i the
Hying meets and enjoys an international reputation, to fly
for the Champion Company and take with him as passenger
one of the picked camera men of the Champion staff.
It is the object of Mr. Dintenfass to secure a series of
bird's eye views of the country over which Mr. Fowler will
pilot his airship, beginning in Texas and then proceeding
north and east. There is no doubt but that this series of
scenic pictures taken from the clouds will prove to be an
interesting feature of the already popular Champion
releases.
"WHY THE CHECK WAS GOOD" (Imp).
The illustration shows the dramatic moment in th? "Imjj"
release of Dec. nth. "Why the Check Was Good." "Pay the
money," says tiie sleek-looking man to the teller. The money
is paid, and the humble-hioking old man departs, rich in
pfjcket, and assure<l of freedom, although lie had forged the
>ign;iture to the check.
Why was the check good? Years before, the prospcrot.s-
looking man. then a youth, had been turned out of home by
his father and ^iven a check, which he was too proud to sign
and Use. Destitute and ragged, he was tinally helped by a
man who kept a shoe ^ture ;inil -t'lit W"-i t" '-'it 1 inb
Scene from "Why the Check Was Good" (Imp).
He prospered and became a bank official. But his bene-
factor went on the downward path of life; and in the last
resort forged the signature to a check that he had accident-
ally came by in former times.
He presents the check to the very bank of which his pro-
tege has become an official. In gratitude the latter docs
not go back on his former benefactor; avows the signature
to be genuine, and so saves the old fellow and repays him
lor some of his kindness.
In this picture the Imp Company has produced a clear.
wholesome story which makes an irresistible appeal to the
sympathies of the audience.
SELIG BUYS LARGE TRACT FOR ANIMAL FARM.
Recently Mr. \\'. N. Selig purchased an ideal tract of prop-
erty near Santa Monica, Calif. The property comprises over
three hundred acres and is situated on the line of the Los
Angeles Pacific Interurban R. R. It is easily accessible to
the newly enlarged Selig Edendale Studios and within a
short distance of Santa Monica Harbor on the Pacific Ocean.
where the Selig Co. keep their flotilla of boats.
The new property will be converted into what will be
known as the Seli^ Animal Farm. A Studio will be erected
and permanent animal quarters built. All of the buildings
will be of concrete and they will be designed in the Mis-
sion style which distinguishes the Selig buildings in Cali-
fornia.
The Selig menagerie, in charge of Big Otto Briekreutz. will
be moved to their new quarters at once, and this wonderful
collection of wild animals, which is now one of the greatest
collections in the country, will be added to gradually until
it knows no rival Needless to say. the Seli.g people are
planning some animal pictures that will surpass everything
in this line that has gone before.
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PENNSYLVANIA STATION FILMED IN ITS NAT-
URAL LIGHT.
And now the new Pennsylvania Station, New York, the
largest railroad depot in the country, has been stormed by
the moving picture man. And tin- Thanliouser people, who
composed tiic attacking force, did the filming right in the
Enlargements from Film Views Made in Interior of Pennsyl-
vania Station, New York, by Natural Light.
interior minus the aid of any artificial light. Many of the
scenes were made at the lower train level, under conditions
that heretofore have never been thought favorable to the tak-
ing of a successful moving picture. As the pictures were taken
at the rate of i6 per second, with a maximum exposure of
1-32 part of a second for each picture on the roll, any pho-
tographer will appreciate the difficulties that were sur-
mounted. Photographers who have been in the Pennsyl-
vania lower level will marvel at the fine view of the train
emptying passengers at the subway station. A bright com-
edy story is woven about the great railroad station, a fast
railroad train, a bachelor, and a baby, all under the title of
"Brother Bob's Baby." Thanhouser releases it Friday, De-
cember 8.
NEW MACHINE TABLE.
The Lavezzi Machine Works, of Chicago, whose advertise-
ment may be seen in the Moving Picture World, are putting
another improvement on the market in the form of a strong
table, designed and built to eliminate all vibration in the ma-
chine due to a faulty support. Mr. Lavezzi says that this
table is built to order; it is only necessary to give the height
in inches of old machine baseboard to obtain one for trial.
Any movement of the picture on the screen, which is due to
table vibration, may be overcome by its use. In the illus-
tration in their advertisement the machine baseboard is left
off to show construction of the table; it is of course fur-
ni.shed with tach table.
GORDON SACKVILLE.
Mr. Gordon Sackville, an actor and photoplayer of note,
has joined the forces of the Nestor Company and will shortly
be seen in the Monday releases of that concern. Mr. Sack-
ville has had a long and successful dramatic experience, hav-
ing been for many years "character leads" with the late
Richard Mansfield, who deemed him worthy of his closest
friendship and admired his versatility. He has also played
leading parts with the "Fritzi Scheff Opera Company," Shu-
berts' "Chinese Honeymoon Company," and at the Hippo-
Mr. Gordon Sackville.
drome. New York City. As "Mr. Brown," in the original
"Buster Brown Company," he made a decided hit. His mo-
tion pictures experience dates back to 1904, having worked
chiefly in the Edison Company. In the Rex initial release,
"A Heroine of '76," he was the stately and imposing Wash-
ington.
Excelling in character and heavy leads, Mr. Sackville's
great versatility enables him to play any role, however diffi-
cult it may be. He is a war veteran, having served nine
months during the Spanish-American War as first sergeant
in Company H, 47th Regiment Regular Volunteers. He
possesses a magnificent physique and is uncommonly hand-
some.
HALLBERG D. C. ECONOMIZERS IN DEMAND.
Mr. J. H. Hallberg, "The Economizer Man," reports a
gratifying increase in the sale of the Hallberg Direct Current
Economizers for all voltages. Among recent sales is one to
R. S. Lind, Belize, British Honduras, of a 500-volt Hallberg
Direct Current Economizer; also a 220-volt Hallberg Direct
Current Economizer for the Silk City .Amusement Com-
pany's new theater in Paterson, N. J. There are now five
Hallberg 220-volt Direct Current Economizers in operation
in Paterson.
CHAMPION FILM COMPANY MOVES.
The Champion Film Company announces that it will move
from its present quarters at 12 East 15th Street, New York,
to 145 West 45th Street, the Exchange Building. Commodious
offices have been secured in that modern building and Mr.
Dintenfass expects to have everything in shipshape soon.
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'THE FLASH IN THE NIGHT" (Kalem).
A pretty ^■irl cluing a clever stunt i> tlu- itiural idea of
this picture. (ila(ly> is the ilauyhter «>f a hiisiness man and
is in love with Timi. an engineer un the railroad. They meet
and drop into the tram dc.spatcher's otiice where Mary, the
operator, is taking a message. The tickety-tick-tick of the
receiver siigKe.sts to the lovers that they can communicate
with each other by the Morse code: Tom, by blowing his
whistle, and Liladys by Hashing an electric light in the win-
dow of her home when Tom's engine happens by at night.
Get the idea?
Now, Glady's father has a bookkeeper. One day when
Gladys happens in her father's office she sees the book-
keeper slip a letter in his pocket and suspects that he is
not on the level. She tells her father about it and that sets
the old gentleman to thinking. My the lime he gets ready
to go home that evening his suspicions are arou-cd to the
point that leads him to take one of the books and a letter
file home with him. That night while he is working on the
books and .ipparently finding thiiitis not (|iiitc riijht, the
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crooked clerk lures him away from the house by a call on
the 'phone and then breaks into the house after the old man
leaves, with a determination to get the book and destroy
the evidence of his crookedness.
While the clerk is searching about downstairs, Gladys is
in her chamber waiting for a signal from Tom. It comes
and she goes down stairs to answer by Hashing the electric
light at the window and stumbles upon the clerk searching
for the book. The clerk attempts to explain his presence,
but Gladys suspects him and starts for the telephone to call
her father, when the clerk tears it from her hands and breaks
the connections. Then he takes the broken cords and ties
Gladys to a chair and goes on hunting for the book.
Gladys realizes that Tom is waiting for her answer to his
call, so she manages to get to the electrolier on the table
and takes the shade off with her teeth; then she grasps the
switch cord of the lamp by her teeth and Hashes the word
"help" to her lover. Tom has been waiting at his engine for
the signal, and when he gets the word "help" he gets a
trainman to join him and hustles over to the house to see
what's up. They are in time to catch the clerk and hold
him till Gladys's father returns. By this time Tom is hold-
ing Gladys, who is inclined to faint from the excitement of
the occasion, and father quietly smiles his approval as the
picture ends.
SOME GOOD NESTOR PICTURES COMING.
"Only an Iceman" is the title of a comedy by the Xe^to^
Company that will afford a few wholesome laughs. A young
society man gets dead tired of the unbroken round of pleasure
and seeks excitement. Seeing an advertisement in the want
columns for an iceman, he applies and gets the job. While
making the rounds he meets a very pretty girl in the kitchen
of one of the homes on his route and immediately falls in
love with her. The girt is not the regular cook, but is doing
the work while Bridget is away. She rather likes the iceman
and flirts with him. much to her mothers disgust. That night
the new iceman loses his job. but his desire to see the young
Calendar of Independent Releases
MONDAY, DECEMbEk nth. 1911.
AMERICAN- I 111- Man Hunt (Dramatic; 10Q9
CHAMPIO.N'— .\ Traitor on the Staff f Dramatic; 99^
COMET — The Ups and Downs of Haffcrty ((.omedy) ..
IMP— Why the (heck Was (iood (Dramatic) 1000
XESTOR— Only an Ic<-man (Comedy)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER lath, 191X.
BISON— Bar Z's .New Cook (Comedy)
ECLAIR — The Musician's Daughter (American Drama)
POWERS— The Little Chaperone (Comedy)
POWERS— Views of Genoa. Italy (Scenic)
THANHUUSER— liu- Lady from the Sea (Dramatic)..
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER xath, 191X.
AMBROSIO— The Marquis of Lantenac (Dr.;
.\MBROSIO— The Launching of Two Italian Dread-
noughts (Naval)
CHAMPION — The Saving of Dan (Dramatic; 950
XESTOR— The Law of the Range (Dramatic)
RELIANCE — Love and (Jharity (Dramatic)
SOLAX-lMcklc Bridget (C^jnicdy)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1911.
AMERICAN — Santa Catalina, Magic Isle of the Pacihc
(Sc. Edu.) looa
ECLAIR — Her One Day's Dream (Japanese Drama)...
IMP — The Little Stocking (Dramatic) 1000
REX — Logging Industry in the .N<.rthwest (Industrial;
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 1911.
BISON — The Foreman's Courage (Dramatic) ..
COMET — In Time for Dinner (Dramatic)
LUX^ — ^Bill and His Chum Tired of Married Life (Cum.; 521
LUX — Mistaken for the Culprit (Dramatic) 457
SOLAX — The Little Kiddie Mine (Dramatic)
THANHOUSKR— Deacon Del.bs ((omedy;
SATURDAY, DECEMBER i6th. 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN — His lirst Monocle (Comedy; ..
GREAT NORTHERN— Greece (Scenic;
1T.'\LA — .'\n Up-to-Date Doctor (Comedy)
IMP — Billy's Seance (Comedy; 500
IMP — The Bungalow Burglars (Comedy) 500
XESTOR — In the Early Days (Comedy;
NESTOR— Mutt and leff Make the Feathers Fly (Com.;
POWERS- When Heart Wires Cross (Comedy-Drama;
RELIANCE — Just Smile (Comedy;
RELIANCE— The Playwright (Dramatic)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 1911.
MAJESTIC — Little Red Riding Hood (Juvenile)
REPUBLIC— In the n.iy- • •'■• Six Nations (His. Dr ■
lady of the kitchen is so stror.y that he goes back next day
and buys the ice wagon so that he can visit her again. On
the occasion of his next visit the iceman makes violent love
to the young cook and wins out when her mother appears
and orders him out of the house. But the affair has gone
too far and the iceman invites the mother and her daughter
to visit him at his home to discuss an important matter, sign-
ing his proper name to the invitation. Of course the mother
and the girl are agreeably surprised when they discover the
identity of their host; but he makes plain the nature of the
matter to be discussed and — mamma consents.
A Western picture, "In the Early Days." though taken in
the East, has many good points in its favor. This reel winds
up with a "Mutt and Jeff" comedy that is quite funny.
The first product of the Xestor Company made in Cali-
fornia is scheduled under the title "The Law of the Range,"
for early release. It is a good photograph and shows some
good riding and other very interesting scenes. It is entitled
to a place along with the best of the many Western subjects
being released these days.
CHRISTMAS IS tOMlNO
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Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
MONDAY, DECEMBER nth, igii.
BIOGRAPH— Saved from Himself (Dramatic) 999
KALEM — Molly Pitcher (Historical Drama) looo
LUBIN — A Girlish Impulse (Comedy-Drama) lOOO
PATHE — Pathe's Weekly No. 50 (Topical) 1000
SELIG— The Chief's Daughter (Dramatic) 500
SELIG— April Fool (Comedy) 500
VITAGRAPH— One Touch of Nature (Dramatic) ...1000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1911.
EDISON — Buckskin Jack, the Earl of Glenmore
(Com. -Dr.) 1000
ESSAN AY— The First Man (Comedy) 1000
GAUMONT— Heroism (Dramatic) 610
GAUMONT— Arabian Customs (Industrial) 366
C. G. P. C. — Youth versus Age (Dramatic) 795
C. G. P. C. — Small Trades in Malacca (Edu.) 200
SELIG — A Romance of the Rio Grande (Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Military Air Scout (Mil. Dr.) 1000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 1911.
EDISON — An International Heart Breaker (Com.) ... 700
EDISON — Eskimos in Labrador (Edu.) 300
ECLIPSE— The Tragedy of Old Age (Dr.) 798
ECLIPSE — Harbor of Marseilles, France (Scenic) .... 215
PATHE— The Flower Girl of Las Palmas (Am. Dr.) ... 990
KALEM — Norma from Norway (Dr.) 1000
LUBIN — Mr. and Mrs. Suspicious (Com.) 400
LUBIN— Quick! A Plumber (Com.) 600
VITAGRAPH— The Ventriloquist's Trunk (Com.) ....1000
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Taking His Medicine (Comedy) 673
BIOGRAPH— Her Pet (Com.) 323
ESSANAY— The Hack & Schmidt Bout (Com.)
ESSANAY— A Polished Burglar (Comedy) 1000
LUBIN— The Substitute (Dr.) 1000
MELIES— The Better Man (Com.-Dr.) 1000
PATHE — An Episode of the Early Mormon Days
(American Drama) 820
PATHE— The Magic Suit Case (Trick) 150
SELIG — George Warrington's Escape (Historical Dr.) . 1000
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 1911.
EDISON — Brockton Fair and Horse Show, Brockton,
Mass., October 3rd to 6th, 191 1 (Topical) 990
ESSANAY — A Goodfellow's Christmas Eve (Dr.) .... 1000
KALEM— Bill's Flute (W. Dr.) 1000
C. G. P. C. — In the Grip of Alcohol (2 reels) (Dr.) ....2000
SELIG — Industries of the South and West (Edu.) ....1000
VITAGRAPH— Love at Gloucester Port (Dr.) 1000
SATURDAY, DECEMBER i6th, 1911.
EDISON — Stage Struck Lizzie (Com.) 650
EDISON — A Trip from Colorado Springs to Cripple
Creek (Scenic) 350
ESSANAY— The Cowboy Coward (W. Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT — A Queen's Treachery, or the Betrayal of
Charles VI of France (Hist. Dr.) 1000
LUBIN — When Innocence Was Wise (Com. Dr.) 1000
PATHE— A Mother's Remorse (Am. Dr.) 995
VITAGRAPH— The Sick Man from the East (Dr.) . . . . 1000
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1911.
11 10(J!^.\PH— .\s in a Looking Glass (Dramatic)
K.XLEM — He Who Laughs Last (Comedy) 1000
Ll'I'.IX- Love Decides (Dr.) 1000
P.\THE— Pathe's Weekly No. 51 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — Evangeline (Dramatic) looo
VIT.AGRAPH- Vitagraph Monthly of Current Events
(Topical) 1000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1911.
EDISON — Santa Claus and the Clubman (Dramatic) ..1000
ESSANAY— The Three Bears (Juvenile) lOOO
GAUMONT— Through the Enemy's Lines (War Dr.) 985
C. G. P. C. — Princess Charming (Juvenile)
C. G. P. C. — Landscapes in Japan (Scenic)
SELIG — For His Pal's Sake (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Vanity Fair (Three Reels) (Dr.) ...3000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 1911.
P;DIS()X — The Sign of the Three Labels (Comedy) .... 1000
ECLIPSE — The Miracle (Dramatic) 1040
PATHE— The Fatal Posing (.\m. Dr.) 1000
K.\,LEM— The Flash in the Night (Dr.) 1000
LUBIN — .\rt versus Music (Com. Dr.) 1000
\'1T.\GR.APH — Fires of Driftwood (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21st, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— A Terrible Discovery (Dramatic)
ESSANAY — Winning an Heiress (Com. Dr.) 300
ESSANAY— The Foiling of Red Dugan (Dramatic) ... 700
LUBIN — Kiddies' Christmas (Two Reels. Xmas Dr.).. 1800
MELIES — The Mission Father (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Dad's Smash-Up (Am. Dr.) 1000
SELIG — Brown of Harvard (Dramatic) looo
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 1911.
EDISON — How Sir Andrew Lost His Vote (Comedy) . 1000
ESSANAY — The Millionaire Barber (Comedy) 1000
KALEM — Between Father and Son (Dramatic) lOOO
C. G. P. C. — Providential Bread (Dramatic)
C. G. P. C. — In Japan — Nara (Scenic)
SELIG — The Little Widow (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGR.APH — A Reformed Santa Claus (Dramatic) .1000
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 1911.
EDISON — Pat Clancy's Adventure (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY — Broncho Billv's Christmas Dinner (Dr.).. 1000
GAUMONT— The Maid of Argos (Dramatic) ...1000
LUBIN— The Sergeant's White Peril (Mil. Dr.) 1000
PATHE— Actor's Heart (Am. Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Old Doll (Dramatic^ 1000
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Mind," were out of fo<'UH pure and simple. Tbe iiiarblne nobbled and
jumped, but the IlKhtliii; wuh good. Muny In the audleiK-e were compelled
to liiok at tlie floor or the celMiiK to eaiie tlie eye-«traln; I bad to put a
Dli'kcl In the candy t>ox to get soniethliiK to bite on.
Now a i|ue8tlon has come up In i-onnecilon »itli my Iiounc. If all of my
audience bnven't p>t dORii tliey bave tilv "kids." Tbe kida we dUpose of at
2 for i centa, but tbe doKs are requested to remain outside, and tbere
tbey are — a black and white coach, a collie, two cars, a rat terrier and
leTeral other klmls — laylnc on the lobby floor.
I'p comes a lady and says, "Wliut's the matter, doggies, won't tbey
let you In?" She came nearly buying a ticket for nil of them — but tbe
question. Would you rent the store next door and hire a matron for tbe
dogs or nould you allow ibcin a seat at .'• cents per head?
We're got 'em coming In automobiles now^three last Sunday.
My wife, tbe cashier, uOinltlcU u man. lady and child quite late, free
tbe other evening and they saw two pictures {\\e run four reels). Thhi
happened to be their first time in the house. The next evening be bought
three tickets, using a sliver dollar, niid forgot his chiinKc. When sbc culled
bim back be said he was thinking of the night before, lie's spent over a
dollar In the house, now.
Now, aliout a voting contest I held some time ago. I'rlze, a fT silver
purse (cost wholesale $2. .'><)). I'ost of 8.0(X) votes, f*^. Itesult, two girls
■N>nt IH were the favorite contestants and every kid lii the neighborhood
hUDg around tbe theater begging votes. Sonic sat Inslile and begged on
the aisles. No matter how many we ejected they still begged votes.
Jealousy arose between the two girls, and the weaker one accused na
of giving more votes to the other, as she bought several $1 lot of tickets
on 10 vote nights.
We lost at least $o on tbe proposition and bad the trouble and worry.
A 50-cent piece of china i wholesale* brings In more business than any-
thing we've found yet. or advance billing of a certain good picture for a
certain night. More some other time. Kespectfully,
•■MIC-
ANOTHER FINE OPERATOR.
Nov, 10, 1011.
Editor Moving Plclure World:
Dear Sir — Have been reading letters written yon in the Moving Picture
World (which I have taken for years* under tbe lu-adliig of "Letters to
tbe Editor" In regard to good operators. And I will say I have been in
tbe picture field for 0 years or more and bave seen the work of Iota of
good operators and bad ones. too.
While going through the fast little town of Muncie. Ind., the other day,
I was in a number of good picture shows, but particularly the I-yrIc
(which, by the way, was running Sellg's "Tlie Two Orphans," a cracking
good picture), Tbe little i>l»ybouse was packed to the diH>rs. Hut It Is
not tbe bou.se I am lioasting of, but it Is their operator. I never witnessed
better work In my life, and I have seen a few. He was right there with
eTerytblng. He used a common muslin screen, coated over with nlabnstlni'
or some other kind of whiting, and his picture was as bright as a new
dollar In a mud-hole and always In frame.
One feature that I look pnrllciilnr notice to, c\-as he always started
bis r«>el of "In frame." I have been In places where the operator iiiills
over Ills lamphoiise and starts i>(T with a bad light and the picture half
and half inayb<< all throiiEb the title. Km not so with this o|ierator. ami
I bave seen union and iion union operators do it, too. Now, liow are llie
people going to know the name of the picture when It Is run like that,
and lots of times you have to know the name of the picture to cntcli the
meaning of It. I sat two .sliows Just to see if he "ould keep up the
"good work." but the "gmxl work" went on Just the same, never a bitch,
always In fo<'us, always in frame and always a fine light.
Well, I left for Chicago that night ond thought no more about It. Hut
then, today, while coming back down on my way bock to the South I
stopped off In Muncie ngnln. as I bad some more Ixislness In the town
that bad to (v looked after and so I stoiqied In the I.yric again and tbe
same good old "never Jump, never dnrk. never flicker" picture was on the
screen. I inquired the operator's name and found it was Ricliard .\ddiaon.
better known as Red. the operator lowing to tbe color of his hair): that
he had been operating for over seven years; that he had been with tbe
I.yric for two yeiirs of that time and that there waa no chance of him
leaving if the manager can prevent.
I wish you would print this In your next Issue of the World, for I
believe in l>oosting any one that Is trying to do the right thing, and It
ma.v help other operators to pay more attention to tbe class of work they
put up.
Hoping the >roTlng Piclnre World will continue on Its snccessfnl way
and Mr. .\ddi8on will keep up bis gooil work, and pardon me for writing this.
I beg to remain, yours truly,
ANOTHER OLD TIMER.
■hopping dlairlrl employed men, Hbo ar* now rrowdrd out by "Kurklim
Women" .Many coino from tlie rural dUlrlrla Id lioim of Dadlug euplajr-
ment, otiiera are norking uu half llm* during the depreaaloo In bu>lueas
and some waiik ni niglil,
'Hiese men don't »«iil In Imnt nrnttrd (if>mr nt d a!l the inorntni; tiM
fter
THE MOVING PICTTURE SHOW AS A PROTECTION AGAINST THE
SALOON,
To the Editor of tbe Baltimore Sun:
Sir — Kindly afford me space in your paper to answer "A Working
Woman's" letter In Saturday's Sun.
She seems unable to understand wli.v quite a number of men attend
the moving picture shows during the day, "w-blle so many women and girls
are laboring through long hours for dail.v bread." and "hopes some kind
masculine reader will enlighten her." It is a pleasure for me to do so,
and I hope she will see my reply in The Sun.
In all cities there is a large body of unemployed men and boys, brought
■bout by many causes. Not a great many years ago all tbe stores In tha
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tc, Obda two mean* of
to warm bliii mid to
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(line that tl.i-re I, i,.
and lliclr feci ,..i,- fi<
must real tl^elr IkmIic
tbo saloon and iiient their few |ieiiulea la
become warm, their tired feet rinted arid
was no other place to go, for at
Idle. Tlii'ii the downward
.Sow Ihliiga have changed
ualklng ami dlsap|Hilnl i>
resting. The >nloi'ii Is
make liliii forgf't lilx ii.
from the downwunl st,
moving idcture place, 'i
soon Harm, and tlie fm '
that be forgets his hard ;i k iii,<l <i. . |.|. > i i,,iii
again. Instead of taking n wcoiid drink. Afterward be cuinrni out, fi-eiing
warm and like a new mun. lie bus got hla nerve lock, and deterinluea
to make a greater efTort to get work.
.My dear "Working Woman." If >ou care to know luvre, I will be glad
to tell you in detail of my iiemonal Investigation, and prove to you fbat
witlHiut the moving picture there would tie more nadneaa at bouir aiming
tbe women.
ISAAC CUAI.K. Jll.
Baltimore. Nov. 2o.-
be Kaved
■ otcra ■
Me la
M> much
tlieui over
"JACK" BINNS TO GET $12,500.
llie verdict for $1^,500 in favor of Jf»lin K. liiniis, llic wire-
less operator who sent the ■(. Q U" call of help at the colli-
sion of the steamships Renuhlic and Florida on January 23,
1909. against the Vitagraph C "oin]>any of .^merica for having
used his name in moviiiK pictures representing the wreck,
was sustained Deceiiil)er i by the Appellate Division of the
Supreme Court.
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the crowds seeking admission were srj great that people were
standing in the middle fif the street. Projection at the White
Way is excellent and a competent i)ianist greatly enhanced
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l-redonia by the exhibition <if this masterpiece
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"Dear Old Sally"— Pub. by Kendis & Paley.
'The Tale That the Roses Told"— Pub. by F. B. Haviland.
"I Fondly Dream, Dear One of You" — Pub. by Simpson.
"Bamboo Land" — Pub. by J. H. Aufderheide & Co., In-
dianapolis, Ind.
"Oh! You Little Rascal" — Pub. by Geo. N. Meyer Music Co.
Levi Co.
"Kiss Me Apain" — Pub. by Shapiro Music Pub. Co.
"Go Hide Your Face in the Corner; I'm Ashamed of You"
— Pub. by Shapiro Music Pub. Co.
"That Baboon Baby Dance" — Pub. by Shapiro.
"It's Lonesome on Broadway"- — Pub. by Shapiro.
Excelsior Slide Co.
"Light Up Your Face with a Smile" — I'ul). l)y Gus Edwards
Company.
"Smile Awhile" — Pub. by Head Music Pub. Co.
"Snowtime, Deary" — Pub. by BIood-Koehler Co.
"Baby Ts Calling"— Pub. by J. W. VVilcockson Co., Ham-
mond, Ind.
"Cindy" — Pub. by Kondis & Paley, New York.
DeWitt C. Wheeler.
"Steeple Jack" — I'ub. by M. Witmark & Sons.
"When I Carved Your Name on the Old Oak Tree" — Pub.
by M. Witmark & Sons.
"Come Kiss the Blarney, Mary Darling" — Pub. by M. Wit-
mark & Sons.
"Honest Injun" — Pub. by Remick & Co.
"The Old Love Lingers Still" — Pub. by Up-to-Date Music
Co. of Indianapolis, Ind.
"Snowtime" — Pub. by M. Witmark & Sons.
Niagara Slide Company.
"If I Knew"— Pub. by Burdick.
"Knight of the Road"— Pub. by Burdick.
Scott & Van Altena.
"In Dear Old Ireland Where the River Kenmare Flows" —
Pub. by H. Rossiter.
"Nobody Bothers About Me."
"Chicken Rag"— Pub. by J. F. Helf.
"Take Me Back to My Old Home Town" — Pub. by Long-
bake & Edwards.
"Come Over Joe" — Pub. by J. T. Brennen.
"My Bombay Maid" — Pub. by F. B. Haviland.
"She Never Was In Ireland. But She's Irish Just the Same"
—Pub. by F. B. Haviland.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
913
Correspondence
LOUISVILLE.
A. M Mii'<«'liiiuii. iinill r<v'--iilljr Ireavurtr u(
the Prill' I'm Aiiiiiiifiuciit ('uiu|ianj. \\»» rvulKin-'l
that |>o'<IU'>ii ftiiil Irft U>iili>vllle for Kars», N. I>.
Ifr. MuxrlLiiau will ■■ngaKc III tliv Ihealrlcal bURl
Of In Iliat I'ltjr. Me Ix mii<->-<-v<1i-<1 nil tr«a«ur<'i
of Ibe t'rlui-m» Aiuunvuirnt Coiupanir hjr J. I
Mayer. Mr. .Majn-r haa alr<-nil>' lakru Itolil uf 11"
poaltluii. H« liaa had aoveral year*' oxix-rlrm-i'.
In aiillr of all rITurta, llio iicn' .Majpatk- TIk-uIit
was not oiKMi 10 (lir |iii(>ll>.- on ThniikaglTliiK Uu.v.
•• aDtli'lpali'tl. I.. J. IHttmar, proprietor of the
boaa<-. ataled tliat another week will apc llie new
theater reniljr for liunliiem. .Vn exterior view of
the place alionii It to l>e one of the hBD>li>ouieiit
lo LoulsTllle. The inlerlor ilecoratlona will <-ost
buDilreila of ilollara. iiikI n lieu eompleted. It alioiilil
cuiiiinire faToralil.v »iili iin> theater In the vUy,
phot.'pla.T or ■■lei:ltlin:iie."
.Ml4« Martha Uus->ell, leaillne woman of the
Essanar Klliu KicbauKe, «a« at the Novelty The
■ ter for two doya preceding TliankniclvlDit. A play
In w liicli ahe was pictured wan staged during her
•tay, and drew packe<l liouoex. Mlaa KuMsell ex-
plained the methods of making the pictures to
the audlence.1 at each performance. The regiilnr
price of ten centa prevailed, nixl the pnblic tlocked
10 the new hoiiae In drove*. A noticeable feature
was the number of women patrona who attended
the play* during her engagement.
M. Swltow. owner of the Novelty and other
tbowhouses. hai in.italled a bandiiome s<xla foun-
tain In the bolliling Immediately adjoining tlie
Novelty. It 1» one of the raoet costly In Louisville.
Clr'-asaian walnut fittings t>elng n feature. A
delightful menu has Ix-en arranged, and hot drinks
of all kinds will appeal to the pedestrian during
the cold winter months. Mr. Swltow was for-
merly In the confectionery business and is a
•tudent of the public taste.
C. E. Mampson. formerly manager of the Crys-
tal Theater, has gone over to the .Novelty. It Is
noderstood that Mr. Hampson Is slated for the
Job of president of a new film exchange, which
mty be started about the first of the new year.
M. Swltow is said to be the promoter of the new
exchange. Mr. Swltow owns a half dozen houses
Id Louisville, and Is In a position to make a suc-
cess of the venture If he decides definitely to
embark on It. Mr. Hampson Is his right band
man. and will have direct cliarge of the new en-
terprise. It Is said. The name and other details
have not yet t>een decided.
Manager Jaeotwteln, of tlie Crystal Theater, of
Louisville, said tliat business with bis bouse was
at its height. Slanding room only Is the order
of the day. and additional seating capacity la
absolutely necessary. The Falls City Amusement
Company, which owns the place, realizes this,
and Is planning with that end In view. The
fllrst run pictures which are shown at the Crystal
have made a decided bit and larger quarters
would W extremely welcome with the public.
The addition of "Cy" Relnhardt. formerly of
AI G. Fields" minstrels, to the staff of the Or-
pheam, has boomed an already excellent business,
and the bouse has had Its seating capacity tested
every nlgbt. Relnhardt has an excellent voice and
his rendition of his famous yodel brings encores
at every i>erformance. He 1« recognized as one
of the best baritones In the country and could
secure excellent [Kisltions with almost any com-
pany he wished. He Is a Ix>ulsvlle man, however,
and prefers to stay in his home town.
By a mutual agreement between the representa-
tives of tlie Building Trades Council, the Carpen-
ters' I'nlon, and the Novelty Theater, the latter
has agreed to use only union men In the future,
and to give $500 to any designated charity. The
management of the Novelty declared that Its
policy has always been to live in good terms with
organized labor and that It Is their firm Inten-
tion to conduct their business along this line In
the future. The Little Sisters of the Poor and
the Jewish Charities were made the recipients of
$250 each, and the Carpenters' Tnlon No. &4 and
Louisville Trades Council announced that the strug-
gle lietween the building tradesmen and the Nov-
elty had come to an end by amicable adjustment,
and that the theater Is entitled to the coitsidera-
tloQ and patronage of all.
T. P. Taylor, owner of a chain of drug stores In
Louisville, who recently purchased the old Hast
Building, on Fourth Street, near Chestnut, for
the purpose of converting It Into a moving picture
show, has been granted a permit to raze the
building. The new strnctare will cost atwut
$-»0.cXX'> and will be one of the most modern In
Louisville. .M. Swltow will lease the building
when It is completed. Brtnton B. Davis has prac-
tically .-ompleted the plans.
Wo.idsoD Moss and Henry H. Phillips, of Win-
chester. Ky., have returned to that place from
Cincinnati, after purchasing modem equipment for
the moving picture show, which they will open
trip by I>, H. McotiM, an e«|>erleiii'ed picture play
uian.
K. I'. lU-ally. aaaiataot iiianager of the lllp|»
drome ■rtiealer. In I.e\ln«loh. Ky.. will leave
••hi.rtly for a two wi-ek-' tour of Keiil<i>'k> in
rliarite of a llanie'a ■liiferiio" iiMivIng phlurr
allow. After the tour. .Mr. lleBlly will icu lo
lliiiitliiglon. W Va , where be will lake .barge
of llie lllpiMxlrome there.
.Vfter a iiioiiili'a exi>rrleiH'e, Tl. I.. Bryan, of
Pn.vUleti.e, Ky.. has given up the laak of run
iiliig a moving picture n'l will return to
Ilia Iviiue In Indiana.
i,«r-
• 1
.Vltbough many of the things connected with
the Novelty Theater, of Louisville, live np to
the name of the bouse, two people who attract
the most attention are W. J. Moore, and A. J.
Wagner. Both are ticket-takers. The novelty,
however, is In the heights of the pair. Wagner
Is exactly seven feet one Inch in stature, while
hhi partner "lands four feet from the ground.
The size of the former is accentuated by a high
bat and other articles of clothing, while the op-
IKislte Is true of the little fellow. Standing to-
getbe; Id the lobby of the theater, they arc a
mirth-provoking sight, and both are stellar attrac-
tions In I»ulsvllle moving picture circles.
The Crown Theater, at Seventh and Magnolia
Streets, has Just been completed and put Into ope
ration. It i-aters tioth to white and colored patrons,
a feature of the structure l>eing a gallery for the
blacks. Frank .McGratb and Bernle McDevItt are
the proprietors of the theater, and their experiment
Is netting them good results.
The Hast Building, until recently sn office struc-
ture, has been vacated by Its tenants, and will
soon be converte<I Into a moving picture theater.
T. P. Taylor, proprietor of several drug stores In
Ivonisvllle. Is the owner of the property, having
re'-ently purchased It as an Investment. He has
leased It to M. Swltow. who already owns several
buildings devoted to the photoplay. BrlntoD B.
Pavls, a local architect, has been engaged to work
out the plans, .\lteratlons will soon be begun. It
Is thought that the theater will be ready for busi-
ness by March 1.
The Louisville Photoplay Association, formed to
protect the Interest of proprietors of moving pic-
ture houses, has elected officers, after filing article*
of Incorporation. L. J. Plttmar. president of the
Uoyal .\mnsement Company, was chosen as presi-
dent of the Association. Other officers are: M.
Swltow, first vice-president: Irvln Simon, second
vice-president; Joe Steurle, secretary, and Max L.
Simon, treasurer. The five officers will also serve
as the Board of Directors. Meetings will be held
nnre a month, or at the call of the president, at
Hopkins' Ttieater.
.\ new ventilating system has Jast been com-
pleted at Hopkins' at a cost of $600. The house
Is now one of the most modem Id the city as
far as e<inlpment and i-omfort are concerned.
Work on the new Majestic Is being rnnbed and
the theater should be ready by Thanksgiving Day.
as anticipated. It will seat 1.3.10, and Is of the
most modem coDStmctlon.
The Ruby Theater, at 914 West Walnut Street,
suffered a $l.iioo loss by fire reeently. The origin
of the fire Is unknown. The Rnby is the third
Negro theater to saCfer a fire loss within the last
month.
The Princess Compan.v. organized to conduct a
vaudeville and motion picture show In L« Grange,
Ky.. staged Its first performance recently. Per-
formances will be given four times each week, with
.several matinees. The et]nlpmeDt of the theater
I
llitf liiiialc
r.iviiigton. Kv.. h to have a arm fireproof moT-
lllK I'lflllre »' *'— • • f.'t.ir.. ,. I. Ill'"
mil havliijc
(ouipali) . I ' '
00 Madlaoii '^
Mtreel*. on
lug Mill In- - I
• Irel Hill U- ."., - -:•- ■■■■'■ •'
will ciMt llii.iaai. iMu wealtliy < uvlostan bualncos
nieti are fliianrlng the venture. They are Theo-
il - I ■- ■ ,nd SUmr Cohen.
, Ky . la the ialeat town lo aiinouncs
II of aiiullier iiioTlng iilclnre show Into
tl,,- , . ■.S.K-l.on Moai a-' M-- ■' n I' !'•
i,nve i.-i.,.'! 'I'liriera In the 1 '
"111 r.|„|i II. I- .|..,r« lo lli» '
' ' ' •■ prolitotera of t'' ■■ *'-»
where the !■ 1 " ••
.•d. I>. B. Scot- who,
uim iiad experience In ni-- .",-1.,.'— - „;ianl*d
them.
The old Mntxnn Hotel RnlMIng In Oweoloo, Ky.,
' >.'• ' '-• - •' -r and pbotoplayi
the week. R L.
-■•. Tlie program
ui.i iM< ' i.iiiik'"'! :<i •-!■' 'I i~'i i"i iiKuee, and the best
fprvice Is offered.
I'olillcnl parlies of this alate, a«Dt otit Into the
dlfTurent parts of the =•-•' "ura for votes for
the Kepubll<-an party, e moving plrtur*
outfits, speakem, etc. - were so e<iulpped
that they were able " -'••'•■-.« sod
night iierformancea, f to ths
other aa soon as their , They
were e<iulpped with gaa i.iioi" nu.i ..p.. ....» power,
so that they were able to show at any place and
nt any time.
Three warrants werr - - ■• - • •'- by the
Slate Ijibor Ins|>ei-lor ^ The-
'ter Company, the Kn >. and
tlie Ideal Theater Com|.iin;. , mi •'( im- 'iij. Tb*
charge was that all of these shows allowed > child
under sixteen years of age to work after 7.00 p. m.
.\s yet no action has been taken In the matter,
but It Is thought that It will be decided In a sliort
time. Warrants were also sworn oat for Novelty
and Majestic Theaters for not .having a cr>py of
the child lat<or laws posted In a consplcuons plac«
in the theater. Two other "legitimate" theater!
are also under the same charge.
Wise and Arnett opened a new show at Midway,
Ky., and It Is reported that they are having very
good crowds. Arrangements have been made with
one of the principal circuits, so that they will l»e
able to furnish the best of pictures for their
patrons.
It is rumored that a new show will be startea
In a part of the old Phoenix Hotel, at Lexington,
Ky., and bids have been asked on the work, hot
nothing definite has been done as yet. It Is said
that the directors Intend to remodel the old caf*
and make It one of the most up-to-date show* In
the city.
Taylor & Brown Amusement Company, recently
opened their new show at Mlddlesboro. Ky.. under
the style of the Amuzn Theater. The place U
thoroughly equipped with every device for the
operation of an up-to-date show.
The Crescent Amusement Company opened ap
their second show at Bowling Green. Ky., oodar
the nrfhie of the Elite. It Is said that this show
Is better equipped than the Columbia, and tb«
crowds which have been experienced during tb*
opening have proven that the house will be mora
popular than any other In the city.
Tlie Novelty Theater, which only re.-ently threw
open Its doors. Is maintaining tl • ' <■ It set
at the start. The comfort and • 1 - of lt»
arrangements have been the snbj' ;. favor-
able comment, and It has already gnli.<"l a warm
spot In the heart of the public.
The Casino, which gets two first mn films from
the Independent Film Service, is also aa popular as
ever. While the house Is not s* Urge i« some
others, the excellence of Its service assures heavy
patronage.
The Pastime Amusement Company has filed an
application with Building iDspector R. J. Tllford,
for a i>ermlt to erect a motion picture show it
Eighteenth and Gallagher Streets. The structnre
will t>e constructed of brick, steel and concrete,
and will cost $8.nno. it is estimated. The Pastime
Company has Increased Its cspltal stock to $10,000.
The shares are valued at tZifi each. The amended
articles of Incorporation were signed by H. B.
Stmby. Gus Glebel. Joseph .''eller and John Moeller.
Michael Swltow, proprietor of the new Dream
Tlieater. with Jacob Tnrvel. and Harty Elliott,
were made defendants in a $ai.no0 damage snit
filed by Herman McDougal In the Clark Clrcnlt
Ourt recently. The ground of complaint Is, In-
juries received by McDongal through the collapee
of a scalTold while he was employed upon tta«
building, resulting In the loss of 1 leg. Swltow
carried an employers' liability policy.
Warden E. Mndd. of the Kentucky State Peni-
tentiary, at Frankfort. Ky.. has ordered > morlnf
picture machine, and contracted for the delivery
of from four to eight reels every Sunday. The ma-
chine will he Installed In the chapel of the prison,
which Is nearly completed. ai>d shows will b«
given regularly. Col. Mudd's Idea Is to give tb*
convicts something to work for. only the well-be-
haved ones being allowed to see the show. Wild
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Wfst |il>tiiics, hold U17S, and Blinllar films will, of
I'inirK)', lie tabooed.
Only persons under twenty-one wi-re barred from
rhani'cs on a obnbhy. blue-eyed baby of nnuiinoiiiiced
gender wlilcli was recently rallied off at a moving
pirture show at Morganfleld, Ky. Tlie baby was
si-i'ured from tbe orpliaiiase here, and kIrms nn-
nounelng Ibe oonlpst lucked up for a radius of
twenty-live miles. Tlie holder of the lucky ticket
was declared foster parent on the spot. The ticket
oUiro was swamped with applications for tickets.
The College Theater, of RussellvUle, opened for
business recently. The new house Is located In the
Auditorium Kuildini; and Is modern throughout.
Messrs. Tool and Croft are the promoters of the the-
ater, which has had liberal patronage since Its
inauguration.
A moving picture show, as yet unnamed, opened
In Hazel Green, Ky., recently. J. Taylor Day, a
prominent citizen of that town, will back the new
enterprise. .\ dynamo to furnish litflit and power
for an electric piano has been purchased.
G. D. CR.\IN, JR.
IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
The high class of pictures from an educational
standpoint shown in Champaign was commented on
by Dr. William Hartford before the Social Service
Club, at Champaign, III., but he said that some-
thing should be done to have the picture houses
better ventilated.
H. O. Talley, manager of the opera house at
Carlinvllle, 111., will erect an alrdome on East
Main Street, that city, to be occupied next spring.
The building, which will have a sliding top, will
have a seating capacity of 1,400. The airdome
will be put up by the Manchester Amusement
Company, of St. Louis. High class pictures and
vaudeville will be offered.
Piano dealers In central Illinois were anxious
to have Clyde Martin use their instruments In
demonstrating the use of sound effects In photo-
play bouses.
H. H. Johnson, proprietor of the Lyric Theater
at Champaign, HI., entertained grade school chil-
dren and teachers at a free matinee to show the
educational value of moving pictures. Appropriate
subjects were selected.
By a vote of six to four, the city council at
Sterling, 111., repealed that part of the amuse-
ment ordinance that prohibited the operation of
moving picture shows and playhouses In the city
on Sunday.
The Gem Moving Picture Show, Beardstown,
III., devoted one night's receipts to tornado suf-
ferers of Virginia. 111., and nearby towns.
J. Jolly Jones has severed connections with the
Crystal and Orpheum theaters, at Waterloo. Iowa,
and taken over the lease of the Majestic, In that
city.
The American Film Renewing Company, of Chi-
cago, 111., has changed its name to the Builders
Bond Company.
The Ottawa Pliotoplay Company, of Ottawa, III..
has been incorporated with a capital stock of
$6,000 to operate amusement houses. The incor-
porators are G. K. Robinson, K. Gerdes and F. H.
TIchenor.
Mrs. Gretchen K. Robinson, of Peoria, Is one of
the heaviest stockholders In the new Ottawa Pho-
toplay Company. Mrs. Robinson is interested In
Peoria theaters.
The Mozart Amusement Company, of Chicago,
HI., has been incorporated with a capital stock of
$900, to do general amusement and theatrical
business. The Incorporators are Condit Voorhees,
John H. O'Connor and Ingvall N. Herreid.
Joseph Odenthal Is remodeling Music Hall in
Island Avenue. Batavia, 111., which will be occu-
pied by the new Odeon Theater.
The International Harvester Company recently
furnished its 4,000 foot picture, "Romance of the
Re.iper," for a public school entertainment at
Oakwood, 111.
A new opera house will be built on the site of
the Wilson Theater, which recently was destroyed
by fire at Mason City. Iowa.
An ordinance has been passed in Peoria. 111.,
which calls for an annual license fee of $100 for
theaters with a seating capacity of 400 and under,
and $150 for bouses with a capacity of 800 and
under.
G. M. Luttrell. proprietor of the Majestic, East
State Street. Jacksonville, 111., has Installed a
Reglna mandolin orchestrion.
The remodeled Majestic, at Lincoln, 111., will be
a ten-cent house, giving some vaudeville in addition
to pictures. A new operating room has been built.
A Qulncy, 111., paper says that a Mr. Byrnes,
representing the Chicago concern that manufactures
motion picture parapliernalla, has been looking
over factory sites In that city, with a view of
erecting a branch store.
Miss Irene Newton, who formerly sang In the
Savoy Theater, Qulncy. 111., Is now singing in the
moving picture show at Plttsfield, 111.
The Star Tlieater. at Watseka, HI., recently
announced a baby show contest.
Because the city council at Sterling, 111., re-
cently repealed that part of the ordinance which
prohibited Sunday moving picture shows and other
performances, the ministers of the city have ar-
ranged for a four weeks' revival service to counter-
act its effects. It was declared that the city
council passed the measure because several hun-
dred people were going to Dixon every Sunday
night to witness performances in that city.
Rev. Father M. J. Howling, pastor of St. Aloyslus
Catholic Church, of Kansas City, Mo., has estab-
lished a motion picture theater in the hall of tbe
parochial school and pro|>oBC8 to give shows each
Monday and Thursday night.
J. J. Barnes has purchased the Star Theater,
at Henry, III., from J. K. O'Nell. Mr. Barnes
will be assisted In the management by W. E.
Fenwick, who has been connecter with the place
for seven years. An electric organ will be in-
stalled. Mr. O'Ncil will devote his time to his
moving picture house in Chicago.
"Why Is It," a Springfield, 111., resident who
does no more than pass by moving picture houses,
asks "that every time there is a convention or big
public gathering In Springfield the moving picture
theaters charge ten cents and announce a special?"
The implied charge against Springfield managers
is not Justified. It Is true that nearly every con-
vention, and there are many in Springfield, gen-
erally finds one or more specials and a ten-cent
admission, but it is bard to find a dissatisfied
patron among tlie visitors. This condition ob-
tains too, because the capital city men are be-
ginning to appreciate the possibilities of two and
three reel releases. There was a time when man-
agers were knifing each other in an endeavor to
see who could give the biggest show for a nickel,
but this Is ended and all, especially the Licensed
houses, are endeavoring to give quality, not quan-
tity. H. T. Loper's Lyric on November 22 fea-
tured "Auld Lang Syne," and had capacity houses
at double admission.
W. W. Watts, of the Vaudette, on November
23 gave the three reels of the "Colleen Bawn"
in addition to its regular show, making a won-
derful program for a dime. As a result he got
more advertising for his house than he could
from a month of regular reals at five cents. Pa-
trons here were especially pleased with the piano
accompaniment of the films. The same week the
Royal, an Independent house, played up "Custer's
Last Stand."
The "Colleen Bawn" special gave Illinois man-
agers an opportunity to display some enterprise
in their musical programs. The Orpheum, at Ot-
tawa. III., had Gus A. Bauchle, a meritorious
yodler, and Scott's Theater. Jacksonville, HI.,
offered a harp solo, by Mrs. Mazle Brooks Mallory.
The Drexel Amusement Company, of Chicago,
III., has been incorporated with a capital stock of
$2,400 to operate theaters and other places of
amusement. The incorporators are William Bar-
tholomae, Frederick Bartholomae and Herman T.
White.
J. P. Carmichael will build a new theater in
Dows, Iowa.
R. P. Hannahan has installed a pipe organ In
his picture show at Farmer City, HI. Mr. Han-
nahan also conducts a theater at Leroy, 111.
Fred Stelzer, of McCook, Neb., recently was in
Lincoln, 111., with a view of opening a film ex-
change there, according to papers of tliat city.
F. N. Parsons, manager of the X-Ray Theater,
at Lincoln, HI., has opened a moving picture show
at Delavan, 111. Delavan- again has two photoplay
houses.
Two emergency reels of pictures were destroyed
when fire damaged the Main Street Theater, at
Bloomlngton, Hi., November 28, It Is reported.
Total damage to the theater was estimated at
about $1,000.
O. T. Crawford, of St. Louis, has purchased
from the Easton-Union Amusement Company In
that city a lot on Easton Avenue, which will be
occupied by a new theater. Mr. Crawford and
others have filed articles of incorporation for the
Mikado Theater Company with a capital stock of
$45,000. The other incorporators are James Hager-
man, Jr., and W. C. Coss.
Al Yaeger, of Freeport, III., will have charge
of a new five-cent picture house, opened In the
Gettings block, South Jackson Street, Monroe. Wis.
Manager Yearwood. of the Grand Opera House,
at Mt. Vernon, 111., put on a Sunday moving pic-
ture show. His license was revoked by the mayor
on Monday, and on Tuesday, after a consultation
the city executive Issued the showhouse a new
permit. No more Sunday shows will he run, it is
said, however. Decatur, 111., is having a test
case of the same kind. Manager Ronan, of the
Powers, was arrested for giving a Sunday show,
in which moving pictures were made the feature.
Freeport, 111., managers are said to have posted
notices that the patronage of negroes Is not desired.
The States Theater Company, of East St. Louis.
III., has been Incorporated, with a capital stock
of $l,.i00, to conduct theater, vaudeville and mov-
ing picture business. The incorporators are:
William F. Zurwelle, William H. Becker and Ray-
nold B. Hendricks.
The Stockholm Amusement Company, of Chicago,
has been Incorporated, with a capital stock of
$8,000, to operate a moving picture show. The In-
corporators are: J. M. Delaney, Robert W. Delaney
and A. L. Heald.
The Garden Theater Company, of Kansas City,
Mo., has been incorporated, with a capital stock of
$20,000. The incorporators are: E. P. ChurehUl,
H. N. Churchill and M. H. Graham.
Ernest Bouillct and Dennis l.aughlln. of Elwood,
Ind.. have purchased the Princess Theater from
Charles Miihan and Allen Mason.
The Imperial Theater Company, of St. Louis, has
been incorporated, with a capital stock of $2,000.
The Incorporators are: Louis A. Cella, John H.
Halvin and Joseph Marks.
J. R. Yeagle and Harry A. Barnes have pur-
chased the Corner Theater, at Decatur, III., front
the New York Amusement Company.
A theater fire without a panic is said to have
ocurred at the Cozy Theater, in Andersen. Ind.,
recently. One hundred people, who were In the
building at the time, filed out quietly. The dam-
age was estimated at $l,f)O0.
Herbert Bell Is operator at the Reddish Theater,
in Jersey vllle. 111., which had Its opening November
18. Miss Effie Bell Is pianist.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Richardson, of Jacksonville,
111., have opened a moving picture show In tbe
Grand Opera House at Bluffs. 111.
George C. Martin has been placed in 'harge as
acting manager of the Mirror moving picture theater
at Moline, 111. The Mollne Amusement Company,
which controls the hou.se. has elected officers as
follows: President, W. J. Talty: vice-president and
treasurer, L. K. Cleaveland, and secretary. T. L.
Stanley.
The Empire Theater, at Lincoln, III., has been
remodeled and refurnished, and was reopened No-
vember 18. Blossom Bunn is the piano player and
Clarenee Parke drummer.
Arthur J. Fitzsimmons. former councilman nf
St. Louis, represented the moving picture theater
owners at a meeting of the city council, when tljc
subject of a proposed increase in the license tax was
debated. He declared that property values In the
vicinity of the photoplay ho<ises had been increas,'>d
thereby and that the raise was unjust.
Paul Le Marquamd, president of the Starland
Theater Circuit of Canada, Is said to have an-
nounced that the company will Invade tlie twin
cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, .v thirty year
lease is said to have been made for a site :it
Eighth and Wabash Streets, St. Paul, where $:>i.iifiO
it* remodeling will give an unusually handsome
photoplay bouse. The Minneapolis end will not
be ready so soon. Dulnth may also be Invaded.
F. H. M.
CINCINNATI.
An effort is being made by tbe Moving Picture
Operators' Union of Cincinnati. Ohio, to introduce
an ordinance in the city council providing for the
amendment of the present code regulating the
size of machine booths. They wish to have the
present enclosures enlarged in all the Clncinii:itl
theaters. The proprietors and managers of the
houses are naturally opposing the same, the latest
action taken being the appointing of an Investigat-
ing committee to look into the local conditions
and report to the council at a meeting in the near
future.
According to Thomas Nolan, proprietor of the
Pastime Theater, on West Fifth Avenue, a number
of Cincinnati picture exhibitors will be compelled
to abandon their present places of business If the
proposed ordinance should go through council. He
declares that the operators have a.sked that the
law require booths to be enlarged to eight feet
square and seven feet high, which. It enforced
against owners, would find many of them unable
to comply, because the ceilings of their rooms are
not of sufficient height or there is some other
building structural difficulty.
After a thorough Investigation of the local pic-
ture houses, following the panic scare in a West
Virginia town recently, the Cincinnati Building
Inspector pronounced all of the theaters s.Tfe,
being well provided with exits, none on second
floors, and the machine booths well fireproofed.
NEW ENGLAND.
The Cumings Tho.itpr. Fitchhurg. Mass., had
an "almost panic." when a small flre started there.
The cool courage and resourcefulness of Manager
H. F. .Jackson, prevented any trouble. The flre
was put out. and the entire audience kept un-
aware of the incident.
Henry Redmond, who has been missing from the
Premier Theater. Boston, since last October,, and
who is under indictment for the alleged larceny
of $.5.i0.00 from the Premier, returned to Boston
November 13. and gave himself up. Redmond was
employed by the Premier as assistant manager,
and, it Is stated. Jumped to New Y'orfc with $r,.'50.
He was arrested and held on $1,000 bail.
On November 23. Paragon Park, at Nantasket
Beach, Boston, was swept by fire. Paragon Park is
one of the foremost outdoor amusement resorts in
New England. Wolf & Walker's photoplay theater
was leveled to the ground, with almost the entire
park. Messrs. Wolf & Walker expect to rebuild
for the coming season.
A new photoplay house is promised for Danv?rs,
Mass.. as Mr. L. Brown Is about to build on High
Street. The house will seat 550, and it Is ex-
pected, will be ready by January , 1912.
Dante's Inferno played Poll's Theater, Meriden.
Conn., and was very well received on each of the
two days' stay. The reels are meeting with gieat
success In New England.
Mr. R. B. Boyce has been appointed manager of
Poll's Theater. Meriden, Conn., succeeding Thmnas
Kirby. Manager Klrby has been transferred to
Poll's Bridgeport. Conn.. Theater.
The Loomer Opera House, Willlmantlc, Conn., had
excellent bnsiness during the stay of Dante's In-
ferno.
New Haven. Conn., will soon have another mov-
ing picture theater. If the present plans of Messrs.
Norton and Gentile are not changed. The house
will be centrally located on Chapel Street.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
9«5
Buffalo Joneses American Reel
(INDEPENDENT)
CONQUEST
of the ANIMAL
KINGDOM
E
IJLFFAl.O JONES
new sheep and new ^iiats
other animals on their natural environments.
One that makes the red blood run cold
N'ERYBODV has heard and read of "Buffalo Jones." He is known as
the "King of Co^vbovs." the "Burbanks of the Animal Kingdom,"
tlie "iricard of the fl'ilds."
The man zvithoul a gun, who followed Col. Roosevelt through
Africa, roped and hog-tied every species of animals of that dark
continent.
Sampson met the young lion and "Buffalo Jones" has met the old lion.
Daniel was cast into the lion's den. but "Buffalo Jones" goes into their dens,
climbs trees, ropes and ties them doii'n for fun. .-Xnd shows the proof in the
no fake pictures. He also shows how be rop4is grizzly bears and toys with
them like kittens. Mighty buffalo bulh he ties down, and dehorns them:
shows the fiercest combat cicr witnessed: two monster buffalo bulls contest-
ing for the supremacy of the henl. Bands of ivild horses. Herds of Catalo.
the new animal he has originated. .Mso the I'ersiarino and Gorisians. the
\lso herds of zcild elk, antelope and mountain sheep, the shyest of all animals. Deer and
Buffalo Jones Roping Grizzlies.
Desperate Buffalo Bull F'ight.
Buffalo Jones was game warden of the Yellowstone Park for many years and recorded the most wonderful things
ever heard of in moving pictures. Besides he has ranched his buffalo and all kinds of hybrid animals on the banks of the
Grand Canyon in .\rizona for many years, the ivildest place in the I'nited States, and the pictures obtained from these
places are manclous. People nezer tire of such pictures. They arc all combined in one reel of i.ooo feet, and will be
released Jan. 4//1. 1912. .\ written lecture goes with each reel. Also thrilling advertising slides and posters. These
are unquestionably the greatest pictures ever made. Just the thing for drawing ne-w crowds to picture shows.
.\ pamphlet containing the lecture on application. All interested in moving pictures should send at once for one,
especially lecturers.
WRITE AT ONCE TO
C. J. JONES,
Comer Broadway and 31st St.
New York City
Phone, 4100 MADISON SQUARE
Rejerence : 1st National Bank, Las f'egas, A'. M , or " Moving Picture World, " A'«f York City
Mr. Jones will supervise the sale and sending out of the reels himself and every reel will be inspected by him be-
fore going out.
9i6
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Mr. O. 0. Fuller, the Vllagrapli lepresentatiTe,
whose efforts among the New Eogland exhibitors
rosalted In that big trip to New York as the
guests of the Vltagraph Company, the story of
which appeared In a recent Issue, was presented
with a watch by New England exhibitors, wlio felt
that tliey wished to show Mr. Fuller that they
appreciated his efforts. The subscription was
started by Mr. R. D. Marson, manager of the
General Film Company's Boston offices.
The new Washington Theater, Boston, has In-
stalled a five-piece orchestra. In addition to tlie
regular show of licensed pictures and vaudeville.
Manager Collier finds the Innovation to be a dis-
tinct success.
The opening of Portland's new Masonic Building,
Portland, Mc., occurred November 20-25. A big
Masonic fair was given, and vaudeville and pic-
tures formed a big feature of the festivities.
T, li. Donahue, of Nantasket, Mass., Is turning
bis garage into a photoplay house to seat 350.
Wlien the alterations are complete, Mr. Donahue
will run his sliows on Wednesday and Saturday
nights. The program will be four reels of Li-
censed service, and Illustrated songs.
The Olivet church, Spliiiigfleld, Mass., was re-
cently badly damaged by fire. The Gaiety Theater,
State Street, offered the church free use of Its
auditorium on Sundays, and services are held regu-
larly at the Gaiety. The kindness manifested by
the Gaiety Theater will no doubt redound to the
advantage of the box office, as the good deed will
make friends for this house.
Mr. Charles Ilodgdon, of the Princess Theater,
Wakefield, Mass.. is finding business to be too
good. Accordingly, Mr. Ilortgdon is enlarging his
house, having bought the land in the rear of his
theater for tliat purpose. The Princess Is an ex-
cellent example of what the right man can do
with a photoplay house, as the theater had proved
to be a loser to the two concerns owning It be-
fore Mr. Hodgdon purchased the Princess. This
makes the second enlargement of the Princess
DDder Mr. Hodgdon's management. When pur-
chased, the hou*!e seated ,300, was raised to 700
last winter, and when completed now, will seat
Just about 1.200 people.
A good quality of Licensed service, together
with musical numbers, are doing the business. Mr.
Hodgdon uses quartets and other singing specialties.
The Hampton Hotel property, Northampton,
Mass., has been purchased by the Goldstein
Brothers Amusement Company, who Intend to
build a first-class theater, to be devoted to vaude-
ville and pictures. This company owns a string
of theaters In Massachusetts.
Frank L. Browne, formerly manager of several
Boston picture houses, lias taken a position with
the National Booking Offices, Boston.
An article appeared in the Brockton Dally En-
terprise recently, about Keith's Theater, Campello,
Mass., which opened as a photoplay house. The
theater is managed by Mr. L. A. Howard. The
article states that Mr. L. A. Howard Is "the
original moving picture king." This is somewhat
Incorrect, as It Is Frank Howard, owner of the
first Licensed exchange In Boston, who Is termed
In New England "the original moving picture
king." Mr. L. A. Howard was an operator In the
Theater Comlque, Tremont Row, Boston, for some
time.
Tlie Cambridge Tlieater, Cambridge, Mags., which
was closed for a few days, lias reopened and Is
playing vaudeville and pictures.
The Edisonian Theater, Portsmouth, N. H., has
given vaudeville In connection with Its picture
programs a fair try-out, and has decided to use
straight pictures only.
A National Exclusive Film Exchange has just
been opened in Boston, and developments are ex-
pected most any da.v.
A large theater is aliout to be built in Mel-
rose. Mass., with a seating capacity of 1,200.
The theater Is to be on Main Street, and will be
by far the best in Melrose. Tlie new house will
be fireproof and will cost $30,000. Vaudeville and
pictures will be used.
Tlie Star Theater, Dover, N. H., has closed
after an unsatisfactory season devoted to vaude-
ville and pictures. Jack Dolan's Lyric Theater
proved too strong a competitor for the Star.
..The Star Theater, Boston, is playing four reels
of first-choice Licensed service, four acts of vaude-
ville and a "Song Revue." For the last few
months this house has been using no vaudeville,
but Manager George I. Appleby finds a demand
for the acts and contracted for vaudeville of the
better kind.
Mr. Irving Hamilton, who has managed the
Soutli End Theater, Boston, since Marcus Loew
opened that theater, has left his position, and will
shortly announce his new connections. Manager
Hamilton was originally assltant manager of the
Orpliouni Theater, Boston, the first liouse opened
in that city by Mr. Loew. Mr. Hamilton was
well liked by his employees, who presented this
former "boss" with several appropriate gifts.
Mr. Louis Boas, who has been manager of the
two Marcus Loew houses In Fall River, Mass.,
was shifted to the South End, If Mr. Boas
shows the same calibre as he has In Fall River
this writer advises nearby iioiiscs to look out for
storms, as Mr. Boas is a wonderful business-maker.
Mr. r.eroy A. .Tackson. of •104 Massachusetts .Vve-
nne, Cambridge. .Mass.. Is thinking seriously about
opening a large photoplay house In Cambridge, to
•eat 2,.'50O. If his present plans are consumated,
Mr. Jackson's house will he the finest In Cam-
bridge, and one of tlie best In the New England
.States. A largo company Is being formed, with
Mr. Jackson as tlie prime mover.
.Mr. Harry i'. Campbell, manager of the Boston
Film Rental Company, has annexed quite a number
of motion picture theaters lately.
Tlie ('olumblan Hail Tlieater, of M'aplewood,
Mass., is now using Independent service. The
Coluniliian Is using four reels of pictures and Illus-
trated songs, witli a bi-weekly change. The Eagle
Theater, Kail River, Mass., is also using the service
of tlie Boston Film Rental Company. Manager
Joseph Salvo reports excellent business. .Man-
ager Campbell Is an energetic worker, and Is
continually lining up theaters with bis Independent
service.
Tlie Savoy Tlieater, Boston, closed on Tuesday
niglil, November 21, with no Idea of reopening.
.Miss Lotta Crabtree, owner of the house, has
made a loss of not less than $50,000. The whole
trouble with the Savoy was Its poor front and
lobby, as was stated last year by the writer. The
house has used lioth kinds of service since Its
first opening, and tried other ways to help busi-
ness, but to no avail. A restaurant has secured
the building from Miss Crabtree, who owns both
tlie theater and tiie building. This Is the first
high-class house that found business so bad as
to close in Boston.
The Orpehum Tlieater, Newbtiryport, Mass.,
wlilch was considerably damaged by fire some
time ago, has just been leased by the National
Amusement Company, wlio Intend to open the
OrpUeum by January 1, 1912, as a photoplay house.
The house Is undergoing alterations at present.
The Scenic Theater, Hartford, Conn., after
using vaudeville In connection with its program
of pictures, has discontinued the acts, and Is
using Illustrated songs In their place.
Manager Gellatis, of the Quincy Auditorium,
Quincy, Mass., Is doing an excellent business this
season, with vaudeville and pictures.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hathaway, well known in
New Bedford, Mass., are away from town, on
a pleasure trip. The Hathaway Theaters are all
doing well.
The Theater Voyons, Lowell, Mass., owned by
the Bowlaway Amusement Company, Is one of the
most up-to-date In Massachusetts. This house ad-
vertises In the daily papers and Is reaping excel-
lent results. When the Kalem Company produced
"Colleen Bawn," the Theater Voyons advertised
it very strongly. Mr. J. S. Kittredge, of the
theater, made It his business to inform the editors
of the local dallies of the unusual merits of these
reels. As a result both the Sunday Telegram and
the Courier-Citizen publislied reviews of these pic-
tures, sendng staff reporters for the purpose. The
Theater Voyons tells the writer that their adver-
tisements cost them $75 an inch for display type.
The circulation of the Courier-Citizen is about
14,000. The Theater Voyon§ can claim the dis-
tinction of being the first photoplay house in New
England giving a "professional performance." On
November 17, this theater, after its regular per-
formances, gave a professional one to the theatri-
cal people of Lowell, with the members of the
Donald Meek stock company, as the special guests.
The reason being that in one of the reels exhibited
by the Vo.vons, Mr. Jack Cbagnon had one of the
principal parts. Mr. Chagnon was seen in "The
Black .\rrow." In "Dooley's Scheme," Mr. John
J. Benson, another Lowell actor, had a prominent
part. Tlie affair was voted a huge success, with
everyone enjoying himself. There Is no house In
Lowell doing so fino a busine.s as the Voyons, which
caters to the best people in the city.
.Mr. Charles Benson, manager of the Bijou and
Premier Theaters, Fall River. Mass.. made a fly-
ing trip to Detroit recently and was married.
Tlie First Congregational Church, Hyde Park,
Mass., is both uplifting the standard of amuse-
ments In that town and adding to its hank account.
The cause for all this is to he found In the fact
that this church rented a building and is giving
regular performances of photoplays. .\ number
of the parisli have been detailed to censor all pic-
tures before they are exhibited by the church. All
reports state tliat business is great.
Mr. C. 0. Fuller, the popular Vitagraph repre-
sentative, due to whose efforts fifty-elglit New
England exhibitors visited tlie Vitagrapli plant In
New York, again appeared In Boston, Mass. "War"
was the picture that Mr. Fuller was showing at the
General Film Conijiany. This was a special show-
ing, as the picture is not yet released. From pres-
ent indications, "War,'' a huge sermon on the
horrors of war, will be exiilhited in many New
England houses. While in Boston. Mr. Fuller was
presented with a watcli. as a mark of appreciation
by New England exhibtors. Through Mr. Fuller,
the Vitagrapli Company presented New England
managers with a pihotograph of the boys, taken in
front of tlie studios.
Mr. 'P. L. Donahue, who hoped to open his new
Star Theater, Nantasket, Mass.. on December 2,
was delayed. Tlie Star will probably be opened In
another week.
Mr. .M. C. Blumenberg, manager of the Casco
Theater, Portland. Maine, found business so good
wlien he exhibited Sellg's "Lost In the Jungle,"
iind tlie Biograph. "The Battle," that both pic-
tures were repeated by popular request. The or-
clieslra installed by Mr. Blnmenherg Is a distinct
addition, and business continues big.
The Puritan Theater. Washington Street, near
Northampton. Boston, which recently opened to the
public, is evidently doing a very nice business.
judging from the crowds in the theater. This
liouse seats about 800.
The Tremont Theater Company have opened an-
other theater. The last addition is the Gorman
Theater, South Framlngbam, Mass. Vaudeville and
pictures are offered.
The new Park Tlieater, Manchester, N. H., which
has been having much trouble, due to the differ-
ences between the management and the union em-
idoyees, lias patched up the trouble. It is under-
stood that only union help will now be emplo.ved
In the Park.
Pawtucket, R. I., evidently likes vaudeville and
pictures better than stock company productions.
The Bijou Theater of that city has been nslnr
stock for many months, but has changed to vaude-
ville and pictures. Mr. Charles lyovenberg directs
the fortunes of the Bijou.
In this connection the report Is going the rounds
that Mr. Charles Ix)venberg. manager of Keith's,
Providence. R. I., has the entire amusement situ-
ation of Pawtucket. R. I., in the palm of his
hand. The Bijou. Music Hall. Scenic and Star, ail
of Pawtucket, are controlled by Mr. liovenberg.
Tliese houses usually are run a.s follows: tlie Music
Hall uses a straight picture program, the Scenic
runs vaudeville and pictures. The Bijou and Star
are not always open, but play vaudeville and pic-
tures whenever business is brisk enough to warrant
It.
The Marquise Tlieater, Lawrence, Mass.. playing
pictures, was damaged by fire on November 23. The
damage was very small, and no lives lost.
A new theater is promised for Norwalk. Conn.
Mr. H. J. Dull Is promoting the house. A large
theater, playing vaudeville and pictures. Is the
present plan.
Mr. P. .McMahon. proprietor of the Scenic-
Theater. Hartford, Conn., finds business too good.
He intends to take care of this overflow by build-
ing a new vaudeville and picture house, to be lo-
cated on Asylum Street. Nfr. McMahon has an-
otlier winner In his Keener Theater, New Britain,
Conn.
WakefieJd, Mass., will soon have a real live
Opera House, when the enlargements and altera-
tions now taking place In Lyceum Hall are com,
pleted. The new house will seat about L.Vto an*
win play vaudeville and iiictures for the most part,
although some road shows are probable.
Fall River. Mass.. has had two new moving
pictures tiieaters oriened recently. The Eagle-
Theater at Pleasant Street is doing a nice business
with Independent service. Tlie Star is the other
house, and is reported doing well.
The Premier Theater, Fall River. Mass., Is now
being managed by Mr. M. E. Regan, who succeeds
Manager Rothchild. The Marcus Ix)ew Company
called Mr. Rothchild to New York, where he wilt
manage one of Mr. Loew's theaters.
Mr. F. W. Homan, ma lager of the Scenic Temple,
Providence. R. I., sp-.nt some time in Boston,
Mass.. recentl.v.
Many moving picture theaters throughout Paw-
tncket Valley. R. I.. L-ave been closed for the past
two weeks, due to an epidemic of small-pox. The
houses are now all open again, as the disease is
no longer prevalent in that section of Rhode Island.
HENRY.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
T'nder the direction of Director Melville. The
Luhin Company has been visiting Washington, se-
curing some military dramas from Fort Meyer.
A moving picture operators' union has heen or-
ganized here with a good membership for a begin-
ning. It is hoped that this will effect be'ter
service at the machines and consequently better
projection of pictures.
.\ new vaudeville house. The Imperial Theater,
has opened its doors to the public, and Its program
will emphasize the spirit of the time by including
tlie motion picture as a feature.
Manager Alery has recently introduced an ex-
cellent llglit for projection, which is "something-
different" from the other houses. As usual. It Is
some scheme of his own, and he won't tell us
exactly how it Is accomplished. The Alhambra
Is dotted with just such Improvement devices of
tlie manager's Ingenious mind.
The Maryland, as one of the pioneer liouses of
the Capital City, finds a way of retaining a big
attendance by presenting an exceptionallv long
program. The brilliant red front of this house
forms an attraction, as well as its artistic em-
bellishments. Proprietor Wunder .niid Manager
Story are very solicitions of the patrons of the
Maryland.
IN THE SOUTHWEST.
Tlie San Marcos Theater Company has been organ-
ized at San Marco. Tex. Directors were elected as
follows: J. R. Portert. A. B. Rogers. C. C.
McNeil and Frank Bradle.v. .\n up-to-date opera
house will be erected.
Vaudeville and moving pictures will be offered
by Manager B. H. Powell, of the Empress Thea-
ter, which is being erected at 111 West Main
Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, by the Powell-
Creak Amusement Company. It Is lioped to open
some time in the course of the hi'idays. The
building, which will cost $60,000, win seat I.OOO
persons. The lobby, thirty by twenty feet, will he
of white marble. .\ $10,000 Kimball pipe organ
will he a part of the equipment.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 917
MOTION PICTURE PATENTS COMPANY
NOTICE
'T^HE Edison patent (Re-issued No. 12037) relating to motion picture cameras
"*■ was re-issued on December 5, 191 1, as No. 13329, to the undersigned. The
patent contains the following claims:
1. An apparatus for taking photograplis suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sen-
sitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect
to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; feeding devices en-
gaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the
camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion ; and a shutter exposing
successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth.
2. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens ; a single sen-
sitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect
to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; a continuously-rotat-
ing driving-shaft; feeding devices operated by said shaft engaging such intermediate
section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate
of speed and with an intermittent motion ; and a continuously-rotating shutter operated
by said shaft for exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest,
substantially as set forth.
3. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sen-
sitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect
to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; a continuously-ro-
tating driving-shaft : feeding devices operated by said shaft engaging such intermediate
section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of
speed and with an intermittent motion ; a shutter exposing successive portions of the
film during the periods of rest ; and a reel revolved by said shaft with variable speed
for winding the film thereon after exposure, substantially as set forth.
4. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sen-
sitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with re-
spect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens; feeding devices
engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens
of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion, said feeding
devices comprising means proportioned to cause the devices to so advance the film that
its periods of rest shall exceed its periods of motion ; and a shutter exposing successive
portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth.
5. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens ; a single sen-
sitized perforated tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally mov-
able with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ;
feeding devices provided with teeth engaging the perforations of such intermediate
section of the film and moving it across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed
and with an intermittent motion ; and a shutter exposing successive portions of the film
during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth.
MOTION PICTURE PATF.XTS COMPANY.
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GAUMONT.
THE UATD OF AB.GOS (Dec. 23) To save the
city of Aruus. Myrlis, a beautiful maiden. Is se-
lected by the high priest for sacrlflee. After taking
leave of her father and lover, she Is lead to the
sai-rlHcial tree to await the will of the deity.
Shortly afterward, the high priest, Crates, steals
out to her, and, inQamed with passion, offers to
save her life.
Her lover. Amyntas, who has been watching In
concealment, however, rushes out, and with a
dagger, strikes the wicked priest to the ground.
Hand in hand the lovers then go to the temple,
and there It is decided tliat tlie blood of the high
priest is sutTicient sairifice.
THROUGH THE ENEMY'S LINES (Dec, 19).—
,Tust befor.' the battle of .Marengo. Lieutenant Ber-
trand is sent out l>y NajKileon to locate the position
of tlie Austrian army. After captnrlng a peasant
and disguising himself in his cloak, Bertrand drives
the peasant's horses to the house In which the
Austrian general is staying.
There he secures valuable papers, but is dis-
covered and forced to seek safety as best he may.
After a series of narrow escapes, he manages to get
through the Austrian outposts, although in doing
so he is wounded and finally falls from his horse.
Found by his comrades, he is carried to the
emperor. This daring deed brings victory to Na-
poleon .
ECLIPSE.
THE HIBACLE (Dec. 20). — After the death of
his royal brother. Otto, ambitions for power.
Immediately plans to do away with the baby prince,
who has been placed in his care. He accomplishes
his purpose in a fiendish manner.
The death of the little prince causes great sor-
row throughout the castle. His little sister Is
heart broken, and prays long and often for the
return of her brother.
One evening, during the prayer, an angel appears,
and. taking her by the hand, leads her to the family
vault. There the figure of Christ is visible, who,
after opening the tomb, gives the living body of
the baby prince into the arms of the angel, and
then vanishes. The angel and the little girl carry
the cliild into the chapel and place him in the
crib surrounded by the sacred statuary.
Tlien the princess runs to tell her mother the
good news. The doubting mother decides to follow
her and reaches the chapel just as Otto's corona-
tion procession Is entering in triumph.
The marchers are astounded at the sight of the
living i-hild. and all except the wicked Otto join
with the delighted mother in loud rejoicing at the
miracle.
ESSANAY.
THE THHEE BEARS (Dec. 19).— The story tells
how little Goldilocks drops asleep and dreams a
very strange dream. It will be remembered that
the big hear, the middling-sized bear, and the
teenty tiny bear leave their porridge to cool and
go for a walk. I-ittle Goldilocks wanders through
the woods, espies their cottage and enters. De-
lighted l>y its quaintne-ss. she looks about the room,
finds Ilie porridge and samples each bowl, finally
eating all of the teeny tiny bear's breakfast. Then,
feeling sleepy, she goes into the adjoining room,
where she curls up in the teeny tiny bear's bed and
sleeps until the bears return. Goldilocks is dis-
covered, chased out of the house and pursued by
the bears, but luckily, before the bears catch her
she wakes up to find it was only a dream.
WINNING AN HEIRESS (Dec. 21).— Charley
Sapleigli reads in the papers how several rich
heiress's had eloped with the family chauffeurs,
and decides to learn to drive an automobile, hire
out to some wealthy family and win an easy for-
tune. .<!nplelgh takes a quick course in an auto-
mobile school, and gets a position with Wrs. Van
Riohley. Although he has heard the name of
Muriel several times, he has never seen the heiress,
as he supposes she Is. but lie receives a rude
shock when asked to take Mrs. Van Rlchley and
Uuriel for a ride, to find that the latter U a pet
monkey. This Is enough for Sapleigh, wlio decides
to take a more laborious, but surer road to for-
tune.
THE FOILING OF RED DITGAN (Doc. 21).—
.Tiidge Rlnke sentences "Red" Dugan, an old of-
fender, to twenty years in the penitentiary, and
Red swears vengeance. Dugan escapes and goes to
the Judge's house, gains entrance, and, finding the
judge alone in his library, orders him to hold np
bis hands. Tlie judge's little son, Ralph, has been
romping about, playing cowlwy, and has secured
his father's revolver from a drawer In the dlnlng-
room sideboard, when he bears the threatening voice
of Dugan In the next room. Quietly be steals to
the portieres and levels the gun at the convict's
liead, ordering him sharply to hold up his bands.
The convict drops the gun, the judge sees it, and
Uugau Is at the mercy of the two. A guard from
tlie penitentiary then bursts into the room and
Dugan, In Irons, Is led out.
THE MILLIONAIRE BARBER (Dec. 22).— The
proprietor of the rnhi'-e Hotel, in a small town,
adverti-ses for a tiarber. Jack Crothers, a city
barber, replies to the ad in person, but before he
has time to see the proprietor, is accosted by a
reporter from tlie local paper, who he jokingly tells
that he Is a Denver millionaire. Crothers finds him-
self suddenly greatly elevated In the esteem of the
hotel proprietor and guests. lie is given the best
room in tlie house and intro<luced to the Reynolds'
wealthy guests. Marguerite Reynolds is tlie charm-
ing daugliter, and Crothers sees possihilltles of
marrying Into wealth. However, several difficulties
arise, precarious circumstances whicli almost spoil
his game. He Is asked to subscribe {.'ifXl to a fund
for aged school teachers, and his bluff Is called
when he cannot pay for a dinner while on a trip
with the Reynllds in their auto. Then, the Rey-
nolds' auto is stolen and $.500 reward is offered.
Crothers gets the auto back and almost gets the
money, but it Is taken out of hij hands by the old
school teacher, just as he is about to pocket It. It
is then that Reynolds, Jr., calls his bluff. Rey-
nolds has found a photo of Crothers, in barber at-
tire, and the latter is glad to get away from the
suburb alive.
BRONCHO BILLY'S CHRISTMAS DINNER (Dec,
23,) — The sheriff of Rattlesnake County, Nevada,
has received a notification from the district at-
torne.v. to post dodgers along the highways, an-
nouncing that the notorious outlaw and badman.
Broncho Billy, will be given his liberty and no
prosecution of his crimes if he surrenders to the
sheriff within seven days. It is a few days before
Christmas, and after the sheriff has executed the
order in regard to Broncho Billy, he goes to his
home, where he finds his wife writing a letter to
their daughter, who is at college. Cliristmas Day
we see the young lady take the stage coach for
the long, but picturesque and pleasant ride over
the mountains. Although Broncho Billy has found
one of the notices, appraising him of the merc.v
that the law has offered him. he regards it with
contempt, for on this very day he has made plans
to waylay the stage-coach, knowing that on
Christmas Day it must be loaded with rich booty.
At the halfway house the stage pulls up for a
minute to allow the driver and his partner to
stop and wish the proprietor a Merry Christmas.
Tlie girl is left alone to watch the horses. When
they are inside, a number of roistering cowboys
come out from the inn. wildly shooting their guns,
and the horses, becoming panic-stricken, break
and run at full gallop down the turnpike. Broncho
Billy 'is waiting for the stage and when It dashes
by with its fair driver he realizes that the horses
are running away. Forgetting his former criminal
intentions. Broncho springs into his saddle, and
starts in pursuit of the flying coach. After a long
ride, he reaches it. springs from his horse to the
driver's box and takes the reins from the girl's
hands. He thus saves her life and the stage-
driver, and others now riding up. persuades him
to go on with them and eat dirmer at the girl's
home, to which they, too, have been invited. The
incident results In Broncho's complete redemption
and he swears off outlawry for good.
SELIG.
EVANGELINE (Dec. 18).— 'With a pathetic
charm tliat brings a sob to the throat of Its auditor,
we are told the sad story of two young Arcadian
lovers— Evangeline, the beautiful, and Gabriel, son
of Basil, the blacksmith. Upon their wedding
morn, all of the men in the peaceful Arcadian
province are summoned to the church to hear a
proclamation by the British. When assembled they
are all seized and shipped off by the English trick-
sters to be distributed among the New England
states. Among those thus deported is Gabriel —
the new bridegroom. Evangeline sets out in search
of her lover and husband. She wanders down New
England for years — longing, hoping, praying, but to
no avail. At last when she is an old woman she
finds her bridegroom In a hospital on his death bed.
The shock proves so great that she succumbs to
death herself, after a murmured prayer of thanks
to the Almighty, for restoring her loved one to her.
FOR HIS PAL'S SAKE (Dec. 19).— Billy and
Tom, pals of long standing, are invited to a party
given by Florence, Billy's sweetheart. In jest.
Tom and Florence flirt too much to suit Billy, and
he leaves in a huff.
Florence regrets her actions and Tom promises
to bring Billy back. He returns to his rooms,
where he is confronted by a revolver and a very
stem looking Billy behind it. Tom orders hiiii
to put It down and refusing, they flght, in which
Tom is victorious. Billy apologizes and they are
friends once more, and pledge their friendship
with a drink in the town dance hall.
Anita, a Spanish girl of the town, uses her black
eyes so successfully on Billy that he soon forgets
Florence, and despite the pleadings of Tom. is
bound to marry her. Tom, knowing her for what
she is. resolves to show her up to Billy.
On arriving at Billy's room, where they have
gone after leaving the saloon, Anita asks Billy for
a drink of water. Seeing his chance, Tom takes
a roll of bills' from his pocket, and proceeds to
count, watching Anita covertly. The money talka
very loud to Anita and she forgets. In tarn, Billy
for Tom. He takes her In his arms just as Billy
returns with the water. Infuriated he tries to
draw his gun, but Tom has him covered, and
forcing him to stay, he kisses Anita and they leave.
Arriving at the corral Instead of putting Anita
on a horse as she expects, Tom orders her away.
She demurs, but Tom Is of pretty stern stuff,
and she goes her ivay, while Tom returns to Billy
and explains his actions. Billy, overcome with
remorse, begs Tom to "fix It" with Florence to
forgive him. Tom promises to do his best. Going
to Florence's home, he persuades her to walk
with him. She wonderingly consents, and they
arrive at the corral, where Billy Is waiting.
Kverything is forgotten and the boys are "Pals"
once more.
BROWN OF HARVARD (Dec. 21).— "Hie story of
this most popular play deals with Tom Brown's
efforts to save his fiancee's "black sheep" brother
Wilfred Kenyon, from disgrace. An unfortunate
state of affairs exists between Wilfred and Marion
Thorne, the sister of Gerald Thorne, a sturdy
Southerner, who Is tutoring his way through col-
lege and incidently stroking the varsity crew.
This situation Is misunderstood by all but Tom.
Matters reach a climax on the day of the big boat
race between Harvard and a champion English
crew. Thorne as he is atiout to enter the l>oat is
given an anonymous note to the effect that Marlon
is about to leave town with one of the college men.
He throws the race and rushes to his sister, whom
lie finds In possession of Tom's check for an amount
to cover her expenses. The check has been forged
By Wilfred. Crazed with grief and anger he
rushes back to the boathouse. In the meantime
Tom Brown, Thome's substitute, has stroked the
Harvard crew to victory, and as he Is carried Into
the boathouse by his admirers he is faced by the
irate Thorne. who brands him as a scoundrel,
producing the check to substantiate his charges.
Brown remains silent, preferring to be misunder-
stood rather than expose his loved one's brother.
Wilfred finally confesses and wrongs are speedily
righted.
THE LITTLE WIDOW (Dec, 22), — Alice Graham,
recently bereaved of her husband, prepares to leave,
with her baby, for her home in San Francisco.
On the same boat is John Forman. who. having
"struck It rich," has decided to return to the
Southland. They become acquainted when For-
man resents an insult perpetrated on Alice by Jim
Medford, a gambler, also from the Klondike.
Later, through some fault of the engines, the
ship catches afire, and in the ensuing panic, no
one remembers the little widow but Forman. who
misses her. He dashes below and drags her and
her baby out of the burning cabin, obtains life
belts and they cling to the life raft with others,
and are finally cast ashore.
The survivors are taken to the home of Harry
Weston, the lighthouse keeper. Alice gives him
her bag of golddust for safe keeping, and he hides
it, safely, as he thinks. But Medford, who has
waited for just such a chance for revenge on Alice
and Forman, discovers the gold, steals it. and
though nearly trapped, rushes from the house.
He gains the beach, but seeing that he cannot
escape, scatters the dust upon the sands. Think-
ing all the gold is lost, Forman, who has followed
Medford. makes good the loss from his own bag,
and once more earns the profound gratitude of
Alice.
Four years later, investments fall, and John
Forman finds himself an almost ruined man. But
"bread, scattered on the waters, returns." and
Alice, reading of his losses, sees where she can
prove her gratitude, and forthwith sends him a
check for an amount sufficient to cover his margins.
He retrieves his fortune, and when, a month
later he seeks to return the money, he is sought
to keep it. which he does, as well as Alice and
her little daughter, Lillian.
BIOGRAPH.
AS IN A LOOKING GLASS (Dee. 18).— The wife
patiently pleads with her husband to leave off his
drinking and care more for his family of herself
and two children. Her endeavors, however, are In
vain, for he returns to their home In the evening
in a beastly state of intoxication. The wife is
nearly heartbroken, but their little son is highly
amused at the antics of his drunken, liesotted
father, and the next day while the mother is at
market, the children play at housekeeping with the
boy as dad, he going through the performance
enacted by his father on the day before. The
father, now sober, views this from the next room,
and it makes him so ashamed of himself that he
swears to be done with drink for good, which oath
he religiously keeps.
A TERRIBLE DISCCVXRY (Dec. 21).— Taunted
by the gang over the conviction of his brother
by the District Attorney, Dick swears to make the
attorney suffer. His plan Is a novel one, which
might have succeeded hut for the daring of the
lawyer's ten-year-old son. Dick disguises him-
self as an old woman, and owing to the attorney's
benevolent nature, Dick finds It easy to jgain en-
trance Into the house by feigning Illness. The
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IVar Drama. About 985 ft.
Lieutenant lierfrand, a gallant
captain, is sent out by Xajx^leon
tt) rcconiioiter the enemy. After
many narrow escapes he returns
with the information to his em-
peror.
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THE MIRACLE
Qaumont, Saturday, Dec 23
Drama.
About 1040 /'/.
The beautiful story of a baby
prince who is killed by a wicked
kinsman, but is restored to life
throuc^h a miracle in answer to
liis sister's prayers.
THE MAID OF
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Drama. About 980 ft.
A story from Greek mythol-
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en, -Myrtis, who was to be sacri-
ticed for the sake of the city, but
was saved l>s lur lover. Amvntas.
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lawyer Is In tlie bouse with only the boy, wbo Is In
hia own room on the second floor. It look* for
a time that Dick will be snccessfnl In perpe-
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and brlDgs a couple of mounted police to the
raacne.
MELIES.
THE RANCHMAN'S DEBT OF HONOR (D«c.
28). — Having sold out a good stock of cattle, the
raui-hman "sets 'cm up" for the boys at the town
oafC-, and In paying the bill, displays an envla-
t)le roll of greenbacks. Frank Hawley, a profes-
sional gambler, entices him Into a game of poker,
where, by the crooked work of the gambler and
his confederates, the ranohraan loses all and in
the hope of "coming back" Imrrows from Hawley,
only to lose again.
It Is the ranchman's "debt of honor" and he
takes Hawley home with him to show him a goo<lly
•tork of liorscs, tlie .sale of which will more than
Scene from 'The Ranchman's Debt of Honor."
(Helies.)
pay the debt. But Hawley becomes at once iii-
tere.slcd In the ranchman's daughter. Mary, wbo,
however, has a lover, and spurns the gambler's
attentions, dealing him a blow on the face for
forwardness.
Hawley becomes more than ever determined to
have her for his wife by fair means or foul. He
directs the theft of the ranchman's horses, then
demands his money. But he did not count on
losing his fat wallet In the very stables that be
robbed, which Mary finds and brings to her father
just as Hawley is demanding her hand most threat-
Ingly.
To claim it would be to admit the theft, so he
Is forced to swallow the hitter pill of his own
carelessness, and to see Mary and her cowboy
lover about to start life as one on the handsome
balance remaining in the wallet after paying tlie
"ranchman's debt of honor."
VITAGRAPH.
Reel No. 1.
. •VANITY FAIR (Dec. 19). — .\melia Sedley. ac-
companied by Miss Hecky Sharpe, returns from
boarding school. Hecky Is a natural born flirt.
Bashful .Toseph Sedley falls desperately in love with
her. Uo takes her to Vauxhall Gardens, where he
makes an ass of himself. Is very much ashamed,
and refuses to keep bis appointment with Becky
the next day, sailing for Scotland to escape her
■wiles.
Amelia, with her gentle sweetness, hands Becky
■ letter from Sir Pitt Crawley, requesting her to
repair to Queen's Crawley at once. The ne.xt morn-
ing, bright and early, she takes her departure to
enter Sir Pitt's household as a governess, where
she meets Rawdon Crawley, youngest son of Sir
rut. who falls captive to her charms, bringing
upon himself the displeasure of the whole Pitt
family. He. notwillislanding. marries Becky.
Reel No. 2,
After tlielr marriage, Becky Sharpe and Rawdon
Crawley take up elegant lodgings at Mayfalr.
Ilasvdon. who Is a captain In the English Army.
Is resplendent in his uniform. They are visited
by their military friends: Captain Dobbin Is there
with .\mplla Osborne and her husband. I^leutenant
Osborne, who Is fascinated by Mrs. Crawley.
A week later they sail for Brussels. .\t Brus-
sels they attend a ball given by the Duchess of
nichinond, at which Becky meets the Marquis of
Steyn *. and where the.v receive notice of the
Battle of Waterloo. All Is excitement and the
otBi'ers are soon on their way to the field of action,
where Lieutenant Osborne Is killed. .\ month after
the battle, Becky Crawley turns to the ensnaring
of Lord Steyne. who with crafty and villainous
Intent, lays siege to the overthrow of Captain
Crawley In order that be may continue bis alliance
with bla wife. Crawley gets heavily In debt at the
gaming tables of Ixiry Steyne, Is unable to pay and
the unscrupulous Steyne throws him Into prison.
Reel No. 3.
Colonel Rawdon Crawley writes a note to his
wife to raise money to secure his lelease. She
replies falsely that she Is sick but will Implore
I/ord Steyne to show Rawdon leniency, signing
herself. "Yours affectionately, Becky." Colonel
Crawley, In despair, sends to his brother for as-
sistance. Pitt hastens to his brother's succor.
Rawdon immediately goes to big wife's apart-
ments and flnds her with Lord Steyne, whom
he throttles, and leaves Becky forever.
Major William Dobbin marries Amelia Osborne.
Amelia and Major Dobbin learn of Becky's down-
fall. They visit her In her misfortune and find
her dissipated but unconquered. She refuses aid
from Mr. and Mrs. Dobbin and is left by her
friends to her own waywardness.
THE VITAGRAPH MONTHLY OF CTTHRENT
EVENTS (Dec. 18). — The December Issue will
bring to our notice one of the finest l)ody of men
In the world, the mounted police of New York
Cil.v, In their annual parade.
Iroiii the Kast our attention Is called to the
West, where we are shown one of the largest
wheat fields In the country, where farming Is a
line art and reaping and threshing Is carried to
such enormous proportions that the machines em-
ployed resemble a train of cars In slow and sys-
tematic progress.
The B. P. O. E. now pass before ns In magnifl-
ipnt regalia with all the attending grandeur pe-
niliar to this great order. Thousands of Elks
inhabit tlie land.
.\ seventy-four ton girder, the largest ever made,
hauled by the Meade Transfer Company through
'he streets of New York City, drawn by a team
of 42 horses, to the highest building in the
\vorld, which is now in course of construction.
"The Boy Scouts" are shown, giving us an ex-
hibition drill and a practical demonstration of
what it is to be a member of this great American
institution.
Columbus honored by bis countrymen In their
iinnual procession now passes before as. Setting
forth in hundreds of gaily decorated floats the
LTpat achievement of tlieir favorite son, who dls-
invcM-ed .Vineilca and made this old world go
'rouiid.
Other iiu|)ortant events are recorded in this
number.
FIRES OF DRIFTWOOD (Dec. 20) On a fierce
stormy night, .\nios Stockford. a young captain of
a fishing vessel, is gathering driftwood. Sud-
denly he sees signals of distress from a passing
steamer. Going to his cabin, he secures a lan-
tern, kisses his wife and child and hastens with
the life saving crew to the assistance of the
wrecked and fast sinking boat. It Is too late to
save its occupants, with the exception of a very
handsome woman, whom Stockford takes to his
home and who Is cheerfully welcomed by Mrs.
Stockford. The woman Infatuates Amos. He loses
interest in his wife and child and elopes with
the woman to a foreign port.
The captain's wife struggles to make a living
for her child. It doesn't take long for the woman
in the case to tire of the young captain as soon
as she comes In contact with another in better
circumstances. They have scarcely started on their
flight across the ocean when she meets and fas-
cinates a new admirer for whom she Immediately
discards the captain. Ashamed to return home he
makes up his mind to prove himself worthy of
his wife's forgiveness by placing himself In a posi-
tion by which he can make up, to some extent.
tlie sufferings which he has caused her.
Three years later. Christmas Eve, his wife tries
to make this oiie day in the year a happy one
for her child. She spends her last penny pur-
chasing some gifts. On Christmas morning Amos
Stockford returns to his home, well laden with
gifts and means sufiicient to make them comfort-
able for many a day. He appears before his wife
and child as one from the dead. He begs her
pardon and forgiveness for the wrong he has done.
She overlooks tlie past and exempUfles the spirit
of the day which commemorates the Giver of all
good gifts and Him who offers love and mercy
to all.
A REFORMED SANTA CLATJS (Dec. 22).— The
employees of Harrison's mine have been out on
strike for a long time. The men wait for him
until he is leaving his office in the evening. They
try to state their case but he entirely Ignores
them. They attack him. In terror, he flees be-
fore them, escaping by entering the home of a
poor widow with two children. She Is just pre-
paring for the children's Christmas. She has a
Santa Claus suit In which she expects to get some
friend to dress to carry out the Christmas belief
In old Saint Nick. Wlien Harrison Is admitted
into the house he tells the widow that he Is being
pursued by the strikers and asks her protection.
She tells him to get Into the Santa Clans suit,
which he does; and he Is Just carrying out the pirt
of distributing the gifts to the children when .he
angry mob burst In the room. They detect the
illsgulse of their employer but hesitate to practice
violence when the widow appeals to them and
points out the effect that such an occurence might
have on her little children. The men depart from
her home.
Mr. Harrison, grateful for his escape, thanks the
IKwr widow, not forgetting to add to her hsppf-
netis by making a liberal present of money. When
he reaches his own home, be is dejected and down-
cast. HIb thoughts turn to the scenes through
which he has just passed, bringing bim to a real-
i;:atlon of the condition of those worse off than
himself. He calls up the leaders of the striking
employees and tells them he will grant their claims
and they can go to work on the day after Christ-
mas. Ills mind easier, his heart lighter, be or-
ders a large Christmas tree and many gifts to give
his own child, to whom he has given little heed In
tlie past — a Merry Christmas, and to make It com-
plete, he Invites the widow and her children to
make merry with them.
THE OLD DOLL (Dec. 23). — Delia Andrews and
I'anny Smith are close friends. Delia has a doll
of which she is very fond. Delia's parents move
to the city. When leaving the old home she finds
It a very hard trial to tear iierself away from
Fanny. Before leaving she presents Fanny with
lier old doll, and a little gold ring, which she
asks her to keep always In remembrance of her.
Many years later Delia marries, and Fanny
does likewise. Delia enjoys all the comforts and
luxuries of life, while Fanny is left a widow with
a little child. She Is now living In the city, but
has lost all trace of Delhi. To support herself
Kanny takes In dressmaking. She receives an
order from Delia through the housekeeper. The
gown completed, she delivers It and while alone In
the reception hall she sees Delia's purse on the
table. In a moment of temptation she steals It.
The theft Is discovered.
Fanny Is suspected and soon the police, with the
housekeeper, Delia and her husband are at the
home of the poor woman. Searching for the purse
they open a trunk. Delia sees the old doll. She
asks Fanny where she got it. Faimy tells her and
shows her the little ring. Delia clasps her to her
tiosom, orders the search stopped, and Introduces
Fanny to her husband. He and hU wife make
Fanny and her little baby welcome members of
their household.
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SANTA CLAUS AND THE CLUBMAN (Dec. 19).
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a lovers' quarrel following which the young man
hies himself to bis club and proceeds to partake too
freel/ of the flowing bowl. At the door of the
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dull two little street waifs, a boy and a girl,
beg from blm, and be calls an oflScer to have
tbeiu taken away. Instead of doing this tbe
oOlcer gives tbeui a nickel and tells tbem to ride
to tlieir home. In the street car they fall asleep
and when the car men find them there they de-
cide to let them stay In out of the furious snow
storm which Is blowing outside. And thus It
happens that the clubman, coming home late,
stumbles Into the same car In the edge of the
barn and finds the little waifs, but believes them
a figment of his overheated brain. He soon falls
asleep and dreams that the Santa Claus poster
at the end of the car, advertising a toy store,
comes to life, and summoning fium the top of
the car the advertisements of candy, clothes,
shoes, etc., provides a Christmas for the two sleeping
waifs. When the clubman wakes the morning
after, he remembers ills dream, and after filling
the children's hands with money he awakens tbem
and lakes them lo his own njiartmeut. Arriv-
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. tree, presents, clotlilng. etc., and telephones the
little sweetheart asking her and her mother to
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for these two little walfB. The little lady is
reluctant, but comes to see what It Is all about,
at least, and of couise tliere is a iiappy Christ-
mas linisli to tlie story.
THE SIGN OF TH5 THREE LABELS (Dec, 20),
— Tiicre exists in Europe a secret society of hotel
employees which has a system of labeling the
trunks of those guests who do not tip with a
certain stamp, so tliat when the trunk Is deliv-
ered to any otiier iiotel the waiters, etc., know
from wliom to e.xpect tips and from whom not
to expect any. Thus it iiappens that a bride and
groom starling off on their honeymoon to Europe
make their first mistake in not tipping the hotel
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and It Is spoiled; they fail to get any service
whatsoever, and are at last forced to take tlieir
meals out. Gaston, the bellboy, succeeds in se-
curing one of the bride's stockings, and placing
it in the back poiket of tiie groom and through
a series of huninrous situations it falls Into the
bands of the bride. This causes a matrimonial
squabble which almost ends in a divorce case,
but chance favors them and tiie book of rules of
the secret association falls into their hands and
they realize at once the source of all their diffi-
culties and proceed to lavish tips upon the serv-
ants with splendid results.
HOW SIR ANDREW LOST HIS VOTE (Dec. 22),
— The first scene introduces us into a drawing
room in England where amateur theatricals are
taking place and we see one of the big financiers,
the Hon. Grant Richmond, of tlie country in the
audience. The next day at his club, word Is
brought to lilm that the Navy Bill is about to
come up before the House and that if Sir Andrew,
the influential member, speaks in its favor it will
pass. The question is what the financial man
and his friends can do to prevent the bill com-
ing to a vole or passing. As Sir Andrew proves
not to be amenable to argument, the case looks
hopeless, but the financial man suddenly bethinks
him of the amateur players and he evolves a
brilliant plan. .Sir Andrew having left tlie club,
Mr. Richmond dashes out, jumps into his auto-
mobile and passing the member on his way to
Parli.nment. ruslies on until he comes to the house
wherein be saw the amateur performance. Know-
ing that the member must pass this house on his
way, he begs them to play the drama as though
it were some family Incident and to drag the
resolute Sir Andrew into It. In a spirit of fun
they take up the project and, when Sir Andrew
passes tbe gate wltli his friend, a young woman,
apparently In great distress, runs fortli and begs
him to come to her assistance. Telling his friend
to go on to Parliament, he follows her into the
house and there finds apparently a deep family in-
trigue, a .voung man apparently lifeless lies upon
the floor, a small bottle which seems to have
contained poison, beside him. The amateur drama
goes on until after the hour for adjournment has
been reached.
PAT CLANCY'S ADVENTURE (Dec. 23).—
Curiosity took Tat Clancy down to the dock one
day. where lie stood watching a lot of rousta-
bouts loading n ship with long narrow boxes. He
noticed one liox witli a loose cover full of Win-
chester rlHes. "Filibustering." thought Pat. I'pon
being Informed by the Spaniard In charge that
Guatemala was their destination and that strong
men were needed to carry on tlie good work, Pat
became deeply interested, expressing a strong de-
sire to accompany the expedition, with the result
that he signed a contract. .\fter a short, un-
eventful voyage, they arrive on the shores of
Guatemala. While on tlie way to the Interior of
this wild tropical country Pat makes a brief halt,
distributes rifles and some military coats he brought
with him to a few of tlie roustalwuts and drills
them with the view of leading the revolutionists
to victory.
These maneuvers are highly amusing to the Span-
lard, who quietly requests Pat to give up the
rifles and take those contained In the other boxes.
I'at and his awkard squail readily accede to this,
but find to their surprise that the other boxes
contain pickaxes and spades for the purpose of
building a much-needed railroad.
Thus tricked by the Spaniard, Pat Is forced to
work hard with a pick and shovel, but not for
long, for the very next morning at daybreak he
escajies to the nearest port. Meanwhile the under-
paid semi-slaves go on a strike, overpower the
guards and almost kill the Spaniard, who escapes
within an Inch of his life, and becomes a stow-
away on the very ship on which Pat Is working
his way home. In due time a banana-laden
vessel arrives in a Southern port of the U. S. A.,
where the Spaniard Is arrested for vagrancy and
sentenced to ten days' labor cleaning streets, much
to the gratification of Pat Clancy, who has the
satisfaction of echoing tlie Spaniard's remark,
"Strong men are needed to carry on the good
work."
KALEM.
HE WHO LAUGHS LAST (Dec. 18).— .lack and
Jim are rejected by tlieii sweethearts. Kitty and
Molly. The giris are really in love with the
young men, but want to have a little fun at their
expense, and to further tills idea, plan a joke on
their sweetliearts. As tiiey need aid In carrying
out tlieir scheme, tiiey take two of the boys on
the rancii into tiicir confiilence. Making the two
young men up to look like girls, both Kitty and
Molly send identical notes to Jim and Jack, ask-
ing them to meet tiieni at tiielr usual trysting
place. Then riding off witii tlie two disguised
young cowlKiys. they have them sit at the foot
of a tree, iiracticaliy iiidden from view by the low
limbs of the tree. Tlien the girls take up a posi-
tion in tlie upper branciies of the same tree. As
Jim and Jack approacli, tiiey see the back of the
head and hats of what they think are the two
girls, but tliey are soon undecieved, and they stride
away, with tlie hearty laughter of the girls ring-
ing in their ears.
"Turn about is fair play," and Jack and Jim
■swear to get even. Fixing up two of their friends
as Indians, they send tliem out to intercept the
girls. At tiie ps.vchologi<'al moment Jack and
Jim appear on tlie scene and rescue the girls from
the apparently murderous Indians. Arriving back
at the rancli liouse. tlie girls tell the folks about
tlieir rescue, and of tlie heroic actions of Jack
and Jim. As tliey are finisliing tlieir story, Jim
and Jack step back and tlie two supposed Indians
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take their place. Pulling off their disguises, they
show who they are. The girls are furious at the
trick played upon them, but their mother tells
them they ought to call It square. They exchange
sheepisli looks with each oilier, and finally agree
that "He who laughs last, luugliK best."
THE FLASH IN THE NIGHT (Dec. 20).— Kate
waits at the railroad terminal for her sweetheart,
Tom, the engineer. While signing tiie register in
the telegraph otlice, Kate suggests the telegraph
code for signal purposes. That night Kate puts
the plan in operation by signalling with a light
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aroused and he plans to destroy his false entries.
When the house is dark he crawls in through a
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to her sweetheart, catches the clerk trying to open
her father's desk. A struggle takes place and
Kate is finally bound to a chair. leaning for-
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lamp on the table and signals to lier lover h-e-l-p.
Tom, from his engine, .sees tiie signal. At the
end of his run, only a few bloiks away, he jumps
from the engine, and with his fireman, runs lo the
liouse. Ordering the fireman to enter from a win
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and they sueeeed in capturing the wayward clerk.
BETWEEN FATHER AND SON (Dec. 22).—
Haphaelo meets I'reciosa and is enraplured by
lier beauty and charms. Preciosa sends Filipo, a
farm hand, on an errand of ciiarity. While on his
way he is waylaid by a party of bandits. Haph-
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vengeful passion, concludes to mar Rapbaelo and
Preciosa's happiness by inciting suspicion In
Rapbaelo as to Preciosa's fidelity. His plans do
not come to a successful fruition and the lovers
eventually triumph.
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The Model Xo. 31 A PianOrchestra installed by you three weeks ago in my Casino Theatre, I
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I bought it. Business has increased about 10% even in the face of the fact that I have dispensed with my
orchestra. The music is the best that I have ever had in my seven years in the picture business, not-
withstanding that I have used a five and si.x-piece orchestra seven days a week for the past three years.
For spot songs the instrument is a perfect accompanist, the singer buying the songs that corre-
spond with those that are on the music rolls. As the song rolls contain five or mx different songs one
roll will run two weeks.
The pipe organ tone gives the place a different atmosphere than it has ever had before and I con-
sider this one of the best improvements and investments I have ever made.
I can by pushing the starting and stopping buttons follow the pictures nicely and have not had one
minute's trouble to date. The audiences have at different times g^ven such overtures as "Poet and
Peasant" and "WiUiam Tell" good rounds of applause at the finish.
The new music arrived today and I thank you for your promptness and courtesy in shipping same
so promptly. With kindest regards, I am \'ery truly yours.
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LOVE DECIDES (Dec. IS i.— Mildred Milloii was
her aged futlier's liousfkoci""''. Slie was suugbt
la marrlai^i- \>y an elderly luaii wlio lived on a
nelglilwrliii; farm. Iml lu tills iielllier abe nor ber
father wished lo cou.sent. Then one day her father
wag ao seriously Injured that Ills death followed
soon.
Mildred was now left alone and when the estate
was settled It was found that she was penniless
as well. She sought a home In several places hut
without success. Kveutually her elderly admirer
renewed his suit and she finally married him.
T%vo years elapsed; Mildred, her husband and
hahy were happy In their borne. A young artist,
sketching In the neighborhood, applied for board
anil they received him. One day Mildred came
upon him sketching. Ue offered to paint her and
the baby, which be did.
Almost before they knew it, tbe two young people
thought more of eacb other than they should.
They both attended a church picnic later and the
artist took her for a long walk. Her husband,
who had remained at borne to look after tbe
baby, came to seek ber. He found the artist
pleading with Mildred lo run away with him.
Her husband called upon Mildred to return to blm
and she clasped her baby, klsed It and sank Into
her husband's arms. Then her husband ordered
the artist to go.
AKT vs. MUSIC (Dec, 20). — Music and art were
the professions, respectively, of Kthel Vernon and
John Whlttler, who believed themselves fo be
deeply In love, until the neces.slty arose for each
to criticise the other's work. Tlieir opinions were
not complimentary, and the result was a quarrel.
Each determined to go to the city, casting aside
love and devoting tlielr energy to their professions.
It happened that they took studios In tbe same
building. One day, while John was busy painting,
lie was anno.ved by tbe piano-playing In the next
room. He pounded vigorously on the wall. This
aroused tbe anger of Ethel, for It was she, and
she determined to give the unfeeling brute a piece
of ber mind. Their surprise may be imagined
when they recognized eacii other. They resumed
their former intimacy to some extent, but with
tile distinct understanding that it was purely pla-
tonic. Each rather pitied the other's lack of suc-
cess, and thus pity soon led to a desire to help.
Ethel Induced an art dealer to buy what John
considered his masterpiece, and John Inveigled a
music dealer to buy Ethel's latest composition.
But alas for good Intentions! The music dealer
was almost distracted by the clatter that Ethel's
composition made and the art dealer declared that
Jack was little better than a sign painter.
The dissatisfaction of these men of business
brought tbe whole benevolent scheme to the knowl-
edge of the two young people. Confession followed,
love was revived, and they started together on
the pathway of a happy life.
THE KIDDIES' CHBISTHAS (2 Reels, Dec, 21).
— Arthur, ten years old; his sister Alice, soon to
be nine; Dick and Daisy, twins, seven, and Tod-
dlekyns, soon to be five, organize a conspiracy to
waylay and rob Santa Claus. Thinking they have
not been properly considered In the past, they con-
clude that Santa Claus doesn't know what children
ought to have, and they decide to set him right.
Also, they think he onght to be up to date, and
get an ali-ship and an automobile In place of his
ancient reindeers and sleigh. Accordingly, after
talking to their parents about their grievances,
they write Santa Clans a letter, putting the case
In plain terms. Santa Claus gets this letter, with
mlllious of other letters, while be is directing bis
army of workmen In his great shop in the Keglon
of Eternal Ice and Snow.
He is almost buried alive in the letters that are
sent to him, and summons a lot of gnomes and
fairies to open and arrange his mall for him.
When he gets the one written by tbe conspirators,
be acts on It promptly. First, he Issnes a general
order to turn the reindeers out to pasture In the
snow fields, and orders an airship and an auto.
Then he Issues a proclamation, which his winged
heralds make known throughout the world. The
conspirators, asleep In their nursery, hear the
heralds sound the proclamation throngh their
trumpets, Santa proclaiming that he is the best
Judge of the manner In which bis business should
be conducted and that children who are discon-
tented with the way he treats them will surely be
punished. This puts Arthur on his mettle, and
he solemnly pledges the rest of the children to
arm themselves and hold np Santa Clans when be
comes, and take away his entire bag of Christmas
toys. Santa comes, by the way of the chimney:
tbe children are ready for him. He Is overpowered
and bound, and his pack taken. Like regular
bandits, the conspirators concern themselves
chiefly with their loot, and Santa slips bis bonds,
and rolls to the fireplace. The children, eager for
the fruits of their crime, plunge hands Into tbe
bag and find only a bundle of switches. Then they
filiake the bag upside down and nothing falls from
It but ashes. They turn Just In time to see Santa
vanish np the chimney, thumbs on nose and wrig-
gling bis fingers. Tliey climb the stairs all tbe
way to the attic, Toddlekyns always bringing np
the rear, and race over tbe house-tops, peeping
down chimneys. Finally, they see Santa's con-
veyance standing by a chimney and reach It Just
as Santa bobs up out of the chimney. They fling
away their weapons, fall on their knees, and beg
Sunta not lo abandon Ihcm. Sunla forgives. The
cblldrcn awake in tlieir iiurKcry, greatly surprised
to find their st^ickiiigs well tilled, and mamma and
papa at the diMir Hmiliiig a Merry Christmas.
Willie tlicy are making merry over their toys.
Santa glides away homeward over the house-tops.
PAT HE.
THE FATAL POSING (Dec. 20).— A young artist
is in love with a jioor girl, wlioiii he uses as a
model in Ills effort to win a ten thousand dollar
prize. In liis ambition, he forgets tbe e.\posure he
Is subjecting bis sweetheart to, and she dies on
the night of his success. This so blights his liap-
piness, that lie returns the prize to the donor.
DAD'S SUASH-UF (Dec. 21),— A grouchy old
fatlicr refuses to let his daughter marry the man
of ber choice. He intercepts a note from her. to
her sweetheart, making an apijolntment In the park.
Dressing himself in his daughter's ciotlies, he goes
to keep the appointment. The lover, however, has
been detained, and sends a friend in his motor car
to exiiialn to tbe girl. The friend takes the sup-
posed girl in his car. and they go for a Joy ride,
wiilch ends in the automobile Jumping over a cliff
and rolling down an embankment. The two are
not killed and get home in time to find that the
real girl has married the real lover.
ACTOR'S HEART (Dec. 23).— This delightful
Christinas story is of an old actor and his little
daugliter. They have fallen upon evil days and
Christmas is approaching. The little girl begs her
dad to write to Santa Claus for some presents. The
old man goes Into the street to bide his grief from
his little daughter, over his inability to provide for
her. Outside be meets some of his old-time friends
and fells his story. They quickly arrange a bene-
fit, and on Christmas Eve, wiien the little girl is
dreaming that Santa Claus Is coming down the
chimney with his pack loaded with gifts, her father
and his friends are rapidly getting ready to play
Santa Clans to his little girl, when she awakes.
PATHE'S WEEKLY (No, 61— Dec. 18).— St. Cloud,
France — Nine balloons participate in the "Landing
Contest" organized by the Aero Club of France.
London, England — The survivors of the famous
charge of the Light Brigade, the remnant of the
"Six Hundred," who rode to death at Balaclava,
meet and drink the new King's health.
Constantinople, Turkey — The Italo-Turklsh War.
The Turkish fleet leaves the Golden Horn with
sealed orders.
Lisbon, Portugal — The Republican soldiers con-
duct their Royalist prisoners to the Fortress del
Duque.
Janesville, Wis. — A cyclone traveling from
Southwest to Northeast leaves a trail of devasta-
tion across Rock County from a quarter of a mile
to four miles wide. Anton Schmitt's home is
entirely destroyed. Four people were killed here.
Charkoff. Russia — The holy Image of the Virgin
Azleranskaya Is transported from tbe KouriajsklJ
monastery to the PokrovskiJ monastery.
London, England — The super-dreadnought "George
V." is launched. The monster battleship is 600
feet long and cost $10,000,000, and Is twice as
powerful as the original dreadnaught.
Tripoli— Italian-Turkish War. 1 — The field ar-
tillery disembarks. 2^While awaiting orders to
advance into the Interior, the Italian troops are
encamped on the edge of the desert. 3 — General
Caneva and Rear-Admiral Borea Riccl, the new
governor of Tripoli, returning from a tour of in-
spection.
Havana. Cuba — How the work of raising the
^^aine from the mud In Havana harbor looks to-day.
Si>ecial for the Ladies: Paris, France — The
fashions in hair-dressing for this winter are ex-
ceptionally pretty.
And many others.
C. G. P. C.
PRINCESS CHAHMIN(J (Dec. 19).— This delight-
ful fairy tale, known to every child, Is beautifully
told in tills exquisitely colored film. Tbe old story
Is too familiar to everyone to need repetition. Tbe
exhibitor who shows this picture will undoubtedly
fill his house with cliildren.
PROVIDENTIAL BREAD (Dec. 22).— An aged
musician feeds all his bread crumbs to the birds in
the park. One day a little orphan girl snatches
some of the crumbs, to mitigate her starving con-
dition. The old man's heart is touched and he adopts
her. She develops a wonderful dancing talent and
goes on the stage, where her success is almost In-
stantaneous. After a prolonged trip, she returns
home Just in time to save the old man from pov-
erty and death.
Among the Exhibitors
Bristol, Pa. — Efforts are being made to form a
stock company here and erect a new theater.
Atlanta, Ga. — The moving picture theater at 98
Wbiieliall Street, was damaged by fire to the
amount of $200,
Boston, Mass. — Superb Theater Co., capital $25,-
000. H. M. Ramback, 0. Grodburg and W. Koi-
bury.
Minneapolis, Minn. — The Bell Theater Co., 1415
4th Slreet S. E., will erect a moving picture the-
ater, to cost $1,800.
Sandwich, Ga, — Tbe Montgomery Addfffwrfgwfdr
Sandwich, 111. — Wm. Borkhart has leased the
liflliz Itldg.. and will remodel first fl<K>r Into mov-
ing piiliiri- tlieaier.
Savannah, Ga. — The Montgomery Amusement Co.
has iiurrbused tlie Odeon & Folly Theaters, and a
new theater will be built on the site of the Odeon
Theater.
Sacramento, Cal. — Florence J. Clamie will re-
iiKxIel the interior of tbe Clunle Theater, at a cost
of $800.
Plant City, Fla. — S. E. Mays will erect an opera
house.
Tampa, Fla. — Chas. Wright and Tucker Savage
will expend $6,000 to remodel Orpheum Theater.
St. Louia, Mo. — Vaudeville Theater Co. will erect
a 2-siory theater building at a cost of f.iii.OOO.
Philadelphia, Pa. — Geo. Hogg Is estimating on
plans for a moving picture theater, to be erected at
2846-48 North 22nd Street, for Adolph Boiinem.
Nashville, Tenn. — The Crystal Theater will be
extensively remodeled. Wm. Wassman. manager.
Grundy Center, la. — Boyd & Wesp are figuring
on the erection of a new briik building liere.
Hastings, Neb. — ^The Electric Theater has been
sold by Messrs. Gerlach & Tremayne to J. E. New-
hater, of this city.
Decatur, HI. — Chas. G. Powers will establish a
new moving picture theater in the building to be
erected at Water and North Streets, by J. J. Moran.
Clinton, la. — E. L. Rowland and Bruce Quick
will erect a new moving picture theater at 1008
South Fourth Street.
Chicago, 111. — Gottschalk & Kussell will erect a
one-story theater at 2801-13 Sheffield Avenue, to
cost $1,000.
Minneapolis, Minn. — W. M. Koon, i:i47 Nicollet
Avenue, will erect moving picture theater, to cost
$4,000.
Portland, Ore. — Rudolph Christman will repair
moving picture theater at 1092 Hawthorne, at a
cost of $800.
Chippewa Falls, Wis. — Plans have been prepared
for the new Lyric Theater, to be erected here.
Chicago, 111. — A. L. Katz will erect a new mov-
ing picture theater at 5619 South Center Avenue,
to cost $3,500.
Chicago, 111, — 0. Landowsky will erect a one-
storv theater at 3819 Clarendon Avenue, to cost
$6,000.
St. Louis, Mo. — A new moving picture theater
will be erected at 818 North Kings Highway, to
cost $30,000.
Baltimore, Md. — Lyceum Theater & Amusement
Co. Capital $25,000.
Detroit, Mich. — Philip Gleichmann, of the Cadillac
Film Co.. will erect a new theater at Broadway &
Gratiot Avenue, to cost $200,000.
Pomona Cal. — The Congregational Church at
Third and Thomas Streets, will be replaced by a
new opera house.
Gary, Ind. — The A. B. Marcus Bldg. will be re-
modeled into a moving picture theater.
Gary, Ind, — C. C. Cronln will establish a moving
picture theater in the Jones Theater Building,
Broadway and 10th Streets.
Richmond, Cal. — Ground has been broken at Fifth
and St, McDonald Avenue, for the erection of a
new theater, to cost $15,000.
Kent, Ohio. — Alex Marchand has sold the Fairy
Theater, on East Main Street, to W. G. Costley.
Cleveland, Ohio. — L. A. Griffin has been awarded
tlie contract for the erection of a new theater at
West 25th and Archwood Avenue.
Missoula, Mont, — E. J. Myrick has sold tlie Bijoc
Theater to Hagens & Bedard.
Kansas City, Mo. — Frank P. Smith will erect a
new theater at lltb and M'Gee. for the Pantages
Vaudeville Circuit, to cost $600,000.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — The Kozy Theatrical Co. will
erect a new theater building at 730 Madison Ave-
nue, to cost $10,000.
Coalgate, Tex. — Carson & Co. are cuostrnctlng a
moving picture theater on Main Street.
Kansas City, Mo, — Geo. B. Hanson will erect a
moving picture theater at 1508 Spruce Street, to
cost $4,000.
Princeton, N. J, — Plans are being formed for tbe
establishment of a new theater at Princeton Uni-
versity, to cost $200,000.
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Film Stories
MAJESTIC
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (Dec. 17).— The
dear old ki'iikIiiiu has come to Red Riding Hood's
home, hearing a present for her grandchild which
she lias niaile herself. This is a heautifnl hood
made Iti granny's cleverest and most loving way.
Little Red Riding Hood is charmed hy It, and
expresses her Joy freely. Granny then goes home
to her lonely hut In the woods, escorted by her
niece.
One beautiful autumn afternoon little Red Rid-
ing Hood Is sent by her mother to take some
goodies to Grandma. She repairs on her way, but
grows tired and sits to rest under a tree. She
stops and dreams the well-known story:
How a wolf In the guise of a friendly dog came
and asked her where she was going. She told
him, and the said wise wolf s|)ed to granny's cot
in a shorter direction. Arriving there he satis-
fied Ills wolfish appetite on poor grandma's aged
carcass and donning her night cap took her place
In the bed. Little Red Riding Hood appears and
enters the bedroom, gladsomely exhibiting her pres-
ents. The wary wolf, after a confidential chat,
jumps at her. She screams, her father, the woods-
man, and his trusty men rush in, despatch the
wolf and save her. Awakened suddenly by her
own screams Red Riding Hood cannot break the
spell of that awful dream. So she goes timidly
to the cottage, peeks cautiously In at the window,
finding granny alive and well.
COMET
A GAME OF BRIDGE (Doc. 18). — Nothing
seemingly appears to mar the domestic bliss of
Mr. and Mrs. John Osprey until his wife elects
to play bridge. She loses steadily and is soon
plunged Into debt. In order to replenish her losses
she resorts to stealing. Her first act of Indis-
cretion Is the pilfering of a valuable brooch be-
longing to Mrs. Brooks. The theft Is known only
to Gordon Bart, a friend, who restores the brooch
and no one apparently Is the wiser. Mrs. Os-
prey, however, is tempted again. Her husband,
who Is an e.xpert In diamonds, is visited by three
Japanese agents of a rich Japanese nobleman, who
leave In his care a precious stone, with orders to
dispose of same Immediately. Mrs. Osprey prom-
ises to find a purchaser. He then places the
diamond in a large safe. Mrs. Osprey, who has
watched the procedure, sees her chance to ex-
tricate herself from debt and steals the treasure.
In order to make it appear that it was taken by
burglars she leaves the large safe, where the dia-
mond has been placed, open. The ruse succeeds
and a search is forthwith Instituted for the gem.
Mrs. Osprey is a pronounced somnambulist and in
one of her walks buries the diamond in the garden.
The butler watches her and steals the diamond.
The next morning he tries to pawn it, but fails.
He Is seen by Mr. Bart, who eventually wrings
the truth from him. After the missing stone has
been recovered Bart suggests that in order to pre-
vent Mrs. Osprey from repeating her thefts it
would be better for him to pay all of her debts,
which he forthwith does. This generous act soon
brings Mrs. Osprey to her senses and she de-
cides to renounce gambling forever.
THE MAN ■WITH THE CAMERA (Dec. 22).—
A gang of scheming burglars connive and scheme.
One of the thieves come« across an announcement
in one of the dalles to the effect that Mr. and
Mrs. Starbuck have temporarily closed their home
to spend a fortnight at Atlantic City. The
burglars decide to rob the place.
Three of the thieves go to the office of the
chief of police. One Is equipped with a moving
picture camera and another with a tripod. They
represent themselves as moving picture men, pro-
duce fake credentials and bluff the chief Into giv-
ing them a license to operate and take all the
pictures they desire. They select the Starbuck
home. One burglar places the camera in front
of the house, another climbs to the porch and then
opens the window with the aid of a Jimmy. The
place from top to bottom is ransacked and with
their l)ooty safely piled up the robbers depart In
their automobiles under police escort. Of course,
the police soon ascertain how they have been
tricked. The burglars are soon caught and dealt
with according to law.
GREAT NORTHERN.
HIS FIRST MONOCLE (Dec. 16j.— James, whilst
walking in a fashionable district, noticing the air
of distinction which an eyeglass seems to bestow
on the wearer, forthwith decides to sport him-
self one. He purchases a monocle, and In the
privacy of his own room attempts in vain to
make the wretched thing stick In his eye. At
length he glues it in and then sets out to attend
u hall. There he has the misfortune to tread on
I he train of a lady's skirt, and strip it entirely
off. When lea Is handed around, he mistakes a
gentleman's bald pate for a marble pedestal, and
rests his cup on It. The old gentleman thinks It
Is a fiy on bis liead, and brushes the cup and
saucer to the ground. Not perceiving his mistake,
James adds sugar and milk to where he thinks the
cup Is. with the most ludicrous results. After
a number of other unpleasant mistakes, including
the last, where he enters a lady's bedroom In mis-
take for his own, James reaches home, and having,
with the aid of liot water, removed the piece of
glass from Ills eye. swears never again to be led
into making sucli a fool of himself.
GREECE (Dec. 16). — The successful results
which have been achieved in color cinematography
by our process are strikingly shown in this film.
A clear impression is conveyed by the delicate
tints of the warmth of color of this semi-tropical
region, and the scenes depicted are full of inter-
est. The Corlntliian Canal Is an unusual sight,
and the views of Greece from Corfu Harbor are
pretty. The German Emperor's villa there is
included.
POWERS.
CUPID'S BIG SISTER (Dec. 19).— A sweet girl's
little brother is one of the standard nuisances of
tlie spooning business, and usually he's a rather
unromantic kind of a proposition. His interest in
the courting of liis sister is an entirely mercenary
one. and swains have learned that the quickest
road to some girls' homes is via the sweet tooth
of her little brother. That's how the artist hap-
pens to be getting along finely with Sue, until
somebody comes along who has something for the
little fellow that wins him quickly — that's an
automobile! To a little country lad a ride in a
tonneau is the consummation of all earthly bliss,
and when this wealthy young Romeo comes along
with the joy on four wheels and all cranked up,
his road to success looks clear. But you can never
tell about the small boy's caprice; here it gets
him into various brands of trouljle and the mere
fact that his sister acknowledges his relationship
is all that saves his hide from a merry tattoo.
But he's a wise little youngster and plays his
game knowingly, so that in the end he Is voted
hy the happy couple to be the best little Cnpld
that ever was. And he Is!
TOURING BRUSSELS (Dec. 19).— For a delight-
ful little trip in the old world, this little scenic
wonder captivates. Just makes you feel as if you
were right there, and you'll agree it's one of our
best reasons for sticking to our travel releases.
It will make you want more of them.
HEARTS OF ITALY (Dec. 23).— There is no
question but that even in this enlightened day the
law of Camoira and stilleto is a strong factor in
the lives of many Italian families. Rosita Maroda
finds it almost the guide of her destiny because
of the not unfounded fears of her parents, and
were it not that the youth in her rebelled, it
might even have been the cause of her marrying
such a villain as Luigi Cardone. But a fate in-
explicable draws her on to foreign shores, and at
last she leaves the old home and comes to America.
Here all is well until Luigi, too, arrives and in
that Babel of New York's crowded settlement they
meet — he a conniving villain, she the mother of
a lusty babe. Slowly the strands of the inter-
rupted vendetta connect once more, but Guldo,
Rosita's husband, is equal to the problem. The
cruel Luigi is enmeshed in his own snare, and the
hand of Providence comes to the rescue of the little
family.
ECLAIR.
HER ONE DAY'S DREAM (Dec. 14),— Mid sun-
shine and flowers, the tragic love of a dainty
Japanese maiden for an impulsive .\merlcan art-
ist and the terrible sacrifice she made when she
found this love denied her is told in a succes-
sion of wondrous scenes beautiful in the photo-
graphic value and strong in plot and action.
Ingtuii. Wounded in a skirmish while far away
from headquarters, his comrades ask for assist-
ance at the home of Or. Adams. Beatrice, the
only daughter of the aged doctor, volunteers to
act as nurse and in the close compaulonship of
the sick room, the two enemies fall in love with
one another.
Lieutenant Beresford, almost Id perfect health.
Is al*out to return to his army when be receives
a visit from Siajor Fitzgerald, the head of the
British Army in the vicinity. The Major be-
comes insulting when the old doctor and his
daughter refuse to drink to tlie health of King
(Jeorge. He insists iJJion kissing Beatrice, who
throws the contents of a wine glass Into his face.
During his absence from headquarters the plans
of the Yorktown fortifications are stolen from bis
room by Beatrice's young brother, who is seriously
wounded while esiapiug.
After the Brltisliers leave the borne, Beatrice
finds her brother and receives his dying command
to deliver the plans to General Washington. Dis-
guising herself in her brother's clothes, the young
girl starts on her perilous undertaking. She is
captured and brought before Major Fitzgerald, who
recognizes her and demands the kiss she had re-
fused him at her home. In desperation the girl
seizes a heavy brass candlestick and knocks the
.Major senseless. She Is about to escape through
the window when Lieutenant Beresford intercepts
lier and demands the plans, which she reluc-
tantly surrenders an<l the I^ieutenant aids her to
escape. Upon regaining consciousness the Major
sees the opeu window and the Lieutenant leaning
from it. and draws his own conclusions. He
threatens Beresford with court martial, but is
killed by a stray bullet before he can execute bis
threat.
Lieutenant Beresford is compelled to surrender
to Washington and when Beatrice, who has found
protection in Washington's camp, heaths of Beres-
ford being a prisoner of war she pleads tor bis
pardon so effectively that General Washington
cheerfully grants It and a happy reunion follows.
RELIANCE.
LOVE AND CHARITY (Dec. 13).— It is Christ-
mas Eve, and the poor man looks at his mother-
less children with aching heart. They hang up
their stockings for Santa Glaus and pray that he
may come and fill them. The father passes to the
street and gazes bitterly at the happy throng
laden with Christmas bundles. He peers into the
window of a mansion and beholds the wealth of
toys and candies being prepared for the rich chil-
dren. In a desperate mood, he effects an entrance,
determined that his children should not be disap-
pointed. His movements are heard, and to escape
detection he dons a Santa Claus disguise as the
rich children rush Into the room. He shows them
the presents and endeavors to get away, but the
children grab and hold him back, making him tell
them stories, etc. The father and mother come
downstairs and motion to him to go on with the
deception till the children are gotten out of the
room. The poor man tells his story, and the rich
woman goes to his home and verifies it. She
gathers up the poor kiddles in warm blankets and
whisks them in her automobile to her own home,
and there is a grand time had for all.
THE PLAYWRIGHT (Dec. 16).— The playwright
is unable to finish the great play he is working on
because of his wife's attentions. He goes to the
woods to work alone, and meets his chum on a
hunting trip. The latter Is in love with the play-
wright's wife and sends for her in her husband's
name. The playwright quarrels with his wife, not
believing her story, and being angry with her for
having disobeyed his request. She accepts the at-
tentions of the chum. The husband comes to a
part of his play which nonplusses him. A hus-
band is supposed to accuse an Innocent wife of
being unfaithful, and to see how an innocent
woman would answer he dramatically accuses his
own wife. To his horror she confesses her grow-
ing attraction for the chum. A big scene takes
place between the two men in which the chum's
cowardice Is shown up and bringing to the front
the high character of the husband. The woman
turns to him. her illusions dispelled, and the chum
is kicked out of camp.
JUST SMILE (Dec, 16). — Two "Hallroom Boys"
Join a 'Smile Club" and try to pay their debts
with smiles. It works — sometimes — and at other
times it does not. .\fter receiving a series of
beatings they go home and dissolve the "Just
Smile" club.
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BAR Z'S NEW COOK (Dec. 12),— The dainty
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THE FOREHAH'S COUBAOE (Dec. 16) The
brotlicr ut the foreiiiiin's sweetheart gets tangled
u|i with the luw, and is sliot by the sherlll's posse.
Wounded und exhausted he reaches his shack and
the foreman is persuaded by the girl to don tbe
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brother escapes. The foreman is wounded ana
ruptured, but saves tbe culprit. Some time later
I he brother comes back and is given honest em-
ployment by the foreman. He la arn^sted at his
sister's weddlu);. but released by the kindly sheriff.
AMBROSIO.
JORIO'S DAUGHTER (Dec. 6),— This subject is
a dramati7.utii>n of the tragedy of the famous
writer, Gabriele d'Anuunzlo. It gives a vivid idea
of the life and superstitions of the peasants in-
hubltlng southern Italy. Mila is the beautiful
daughter of Jorio, "the sorcerer," and elopes with
AUgi. Allgl's father, who is madly infatuated
with Mila ami fights u duel with another admirer,
follows the couple and Is killed by his son. The
parricide Is about to he executed when Mila swears
to the mob that she alone is guilty as she had
bewitched .\ligi, and caused him to commit the
awful deed. .MIgi is released and Mila burned at
the slake.
SOLAX.
FICKLE BRIDGET (Dec. 13).— Bridget Is an
Irish cook. Iludolf. the (Jeiiiian grocer, and Mike,
the iceman, both get a "crush" on Bridget. Bridget
is partial to neither of them.
While Bridget entertains Rudolf and Mike the
family which employs her impatiently awaits the
arrival of the soup. Her employer forcibly ejects
lier friends and proceeds to give Bridget a tongue-
lashing, but is forced to make a hasty retreat
under a resistless fire of crockery.
Bridget is about to decide to leave when she
receives a telegram informing her that she is the
heir to a fortune left to her by a dead uncle. She
Immediately quits her job.
After Bridget is established in fine quarters,
Rudolf and Mike begin to lay seige to her heart.
They soon find a rival in the form of a fencing
master in pecuniary difficulties.
They plan to wreak their vengeance on this In-
truder, but the Count challenges them lx)th to a
duel. Not being very anxious to have their hearts
punctured, they both set upon the Count and beat
and disarm him. Rudolf instructs Murphy to
liold on to the Count while he goes off with the
folia. He buye red paint, puts tbe paint on one
foil and comes to Bridget with "I've killed tbe
Count." She embraces the heroic Rudolf.
In the meantime .Mike suspects that Rudolf bas
double crossed him and so pro<'eed8 to investigate.
He finds when he runs breathlessly Into Bridget's
parlor with the Count In front that Rudolf is In
soft.
Bridget sees the Count and it Is all op with
Rudolf. The Count loudly challenges, "You must
all flght and the one who wins shall bave the
blushing bride." The Count wins and Bridget
gels him In a half Nelson.
THE LITTLE KIDDIE MINE (Dec. 15).— Ultlc
Toots, who is the baby girl of a prospector, In-
herits her father's energy. She goes out into the
open country to try her luck at digging for gold.
I.lttle Toots uncovers with her pick a cache of a
"Captain Kid" of the plains. At this place Is
burled the highwayman's ill-gotten gains. Toots
laboriously and joyously drags off the bags to her
mother, proclaiming with elation tliat she has dis-
covered a mine full of bags of gold.
Just then Jim, the terror of the plains, comes
up and claims the return of the bags. Toots'
father looms up suddenly and "gets the drop on
Jim." Realizing that his game Is crimped, Jim
seizes Toots and holds her up in front of him and
rides off.
Jim makes his escape and leaves Toots by the
wayside, several miles from her home. Jim plans
to avenge himself by trying to shift his crime
over on Toots' father. This plan fails, however,
and the desperado is placed behind tbe bars, where
he belongs.
Later, Toots goes back to the place where she
found Jim's treasure and to her surprise and the
surprise of her fatlier, unearths a real nugget.
Father christens the place "The Little Kiddie
Mine."
CHAMPION.
THE COWARD'S FLUTE (Dec. 18).— Arthur
Paget, son of the General of that name, was the
coward. That is, nothing could Induce him to take
np arms in behalf of his country. He occupied
his leisure moments In playing on a flute, and
loved it next best to Lucy Larcom, and he certainly
loved her dearly.
Lieut. Blaney also loved Lucy, and his second love
was for gold. Aye, he loved gold better than he did
the girl. But Lucy didn't know this and she admired
his bravery as much as she despised the other's
cowardice. Day by day Blaney won renown, and
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craven fear of battle, until his own father and
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mother turned from him In utter disgust. But
lie found coiufort in his flute when he could looli
for It nowhere else — not even to his Lucy.
The brave Lieut. Blaney, captured by the enemy
In battle, was tempted to betray his general's
plans. As a result of this act, victory perched
on the banners of the enemy. Arthur's father,
the General, was in imminent peril. His troops
were cut up and in full retreat. It was agonizing
to Luc.v and .\rthur's mother, who viewed it from
the window. Suddenl.v a noble inspiration evolved
Arthur's soul. Dashing forth, he met the retreat-
ing soldiers. Inspired them with his wonderful
playing and led them back to fight, turning de-
feat to glorious victory.
He was brought back from the field, wounded,
but triumphant. His parents honored him, Lucy
adored him. His rival, Blaney, w-as dead and
stained with ignominous dishonor.
BT DECEEE OF FATE (Dec. 20).— Charles Mor-
ton, George Campbell, and Martlia Redmond are
the trio held In the web of the story. Morton
thought that he, above all others, was the favored
one in Martha's sight, so one day when he called
on her with a bouquet of flowers, it surprised him
to find that George Campbell was his rival.
Now Charles, being hot-tempered and unreason-
able, flung down the flowers and rushed madly from
the presence of the woman he loved. "What fools
we mortals be I" And Charles was no exception,
for he betook himself to a saloon to drown his
sorrow In drink. His wild entrance thereto re-
sulted in a collision with a "bum." Words came
to blows, and with a bottle Charles struck down
the man. Though his act was unintentional, the
fellow died. His sentence of five years was a
light one. considering that death might have been
the penalty.
What strange things may occur in five years?
Martlia Redmond married George Campbell, the
rival; the man whose presence had sent Cliarles
Morton on his wild tare that day: she and her
husband had departed for parts unknown.
.\wakening to the great responsibility of life,
Charles had studied medicine. He now set out for
the M'est that he might devote himself in Its wild-
est siM>t8 to the cause of the profession. And
soon came his chance to prove his real worth, and
he accepted it with the spirit of a brave man. A
man was down with malignant small-pox. Charles
unhesitatingly visited the victim and found his
onri'hated rival; He did not falter, however.
Night and day he labored for that life, doubly so,
for she was concerned. Despite heroic measures,
the patient passed away, and Martha l>ecame a
widow.
Charles had performed his duty, and no selfish
thought had influenced, nor any possibility of win-
ning favor. He deemed himself unworthy. That
very sentiment ennobled him. .\n<\ Martha under-
stood! It came to her like a revelation, when one
day she was atwut to leave for the East. Kate
decreed that she should stay. Martha stayed and
Charles was made happy by her.
THANHOUSER.
THE TOMBOY (Dec. 19).— A wealthy miner,
having no near relatives, leaves his two little
daughters to the guardianship of a former chum
of his, who had left the West with a fortune and
ii'turni'd to his old home In an Eastern city, 'llie
;;>i»rdlan is rather overwhelmed by his responsi-
Mllties, but induces his old aunt to come and keep
house for him, and prepares to give his charges a
liearty welcome.
The guardian Is a young man. and Is surprised
to find that one of his wards Is of marriageable
age, beautiful and vivacious. He promptly pro-
ceeds to lose Ills heart to her. and while she ad-
mires him Immensely the girl is finally thoroughly
impressed with the idea that her guardian would
gladly be rid of her.
This feeling is Intensified when she attends a re-
ception and her awkardness is made more manifest.
She decides that she is out of place In her new
surroundings, and runs away after writing a pitiful
note to her guardian. She takes her horse with
her and has some wild, undefined plan of making
her way out West again, where she believes she
will be loved and appreciated.
Fortune favors her, for she runs across a Wild
West Show, where her beauty and horsemanship
promptly win her congenial employment. She Is
sorry to be separated from her little sister, but
believes that It Is for the best, and that her
guardian "will make a lady" of the little one, as
she asked in her last note.
The .vouuger sister mourns constantly, however,
and is finally taken to the country by her worried
guardian. There she and another child attend a
Wild West show, and chance so ordains It that
she and her sister meet.
The elder girl weeps over the sister and decides
to take her with her. The little one. however,
has a better plan than that. She has learned from
her guardian how he misses the elder girl, and
being a bright child, has shrewdly figured out the
facts In the case. Furthermore, she loves Iwth her
sister and her guardian and does not want to lose
either.
So she slips away, finds her guardian and whispers
to him the glad news that the missing one has
been found. It requires no urging on her part to
induce him to go with her. He tells his elder
ward that he cannot live without her, that she is
more to him than any other woman, and begs her
to become his wife. Convinced of his love, she
finally consents, and finds that the Girl from the
West is the girl for the Man from the East, that
is, when she is the girl he loves.
CmDERELLA (Dec. 22). — A meek, mild Baron,
with one motherless daughter, married again, and
his second clioice was an unlucky one. For not
only did the woman browbeat her husband and make
his lite unhappy, but she beat and ill-treated poor
little Cinderella, and made her a servant. The
cruel stepmother had two daughters of her own,
who were given every luxury, and they aided their
mother to make the lite of their stepsister very
sad indeed.
The King's son gave a grand ball, and the Baron
and his family were among the invited guests.
But when Cinderella wanted to go, she was cuffed
and jeered at. and told that she must stay in the
kitchen, her proper place, so the stepmother said.
Little Cinderella helped the others to get ready
for their night of enjoyment, and then sat in the
kitchen alone in her rags. Really no one could
blame her if she cried.
Fortunately for the poor child she had a fairy
Godmother, but up to this time she had never been
in evidence. But the Fairy Godmother, who had
been keeping an eye on the Baron's household, de-
rided that it was about time for her to make her
influence felt.
So she dropped Into the kitchen via the fire-
place iFalry Godmothers seldom use doors: it is
hard to say why, hut they don't) and told Cin-
derella that not only was she going to the ball,
but she was going in style. Her magic wand en-
abled her to provide a coach, coachman, footman
and horses out of a pumpkin, a lizard, some mice
and a rat. Then another turn of the wand changed
Cinderella's rags Into a fine ball gown, and she
started for the castle in high spirits. But she
was told that she must be home by midnight and
like a dutiful little girl she promised. .\lso, the
Fairy Godmother told her that at midnight all her
finery would revert to Its former state.
Cinderella created a sensation at the ball, and
the Prince devoted all his attention to her. The
wicked stepmother and her daughters did not rec-
ognize in the gorgeous guest the forlorn child that
they had treated like a slave.
In fact, Cinderella had such a good time that
it was midnight before she knew it. She ran
away as fast as she could, but half way dowii
the steps her gay garb turned Into rags, and the
coach and attendants became mice .pumpkins and
lizards.
As she fled she dropped one of her slippers, and
the Prince found it. Then he caused proclamation
to be made that he would marry the lady who
could wear the slipper it she could produce the
mate to it. The stepsisters tried It on, with other
dames, but failed to prove that It could fit. Then
Cinderella asked for a test. She proved that the
slipper was hers, and as she did so her rags
turned back to a ball gown again. .Vnd the Prince
married her. and they lived happily together for-
ever afterward. What became of the wicked sisters
no one kuowii or cares. Bat probably the father
of Cinderella had a happier life, for the chances
were that his wicked wife was afraid to anuoy
hliii, f<-aring that the Fairy Godmother might get
liusy again.
AMERICAN.
THE GOLD LUST {Dec. 21).— The sheriff's
daughter learns to love Jack Caxton, but her father
is very much displeased, as he wishes her to marry
his young foreman. learning that a large con-
signment is at the bank, the foreman visits the
.saloon in search of l.is pals &M finding one of
tlieiu, urges him to rob the bank. In effecting
the holdup, the cashier puts up such a strong re-
sistance that he is killed. A cowboy riding by
Mutifies tlie sheriff, and taking the treacherous
foreman with lilm, he starts on the trail of the
hank robber. He sends the c«wtx)y8 to search in
anotlier direction. Coming up with the robl)er, a
brisk fight ensues and he is killed and the gold
recovered.
Knowing that the sheriff's daughter scorns bim,
and the lust for gold overcoming liim, the foreman
siioots the sheriff and steals the gold. He return*
to the sheriff's house and tells the daughter that
her father was wounded b.v the robl)er and had
sent for her. his plan being to kidnap her and
leave the country with the girl and the gold. Jack
Caxton comes upon the sheriff and learns the truth.
The sheriff dies and the posse coming up imagines
he is guilty of the murder. He calls their atten-
tion to the approaching figures of the foreman and
the sheriffs daughter. They hastily conceal them-
selves and bear the foreman map out his plans to
the frightened girl. He is overpowered and led
away by the posse and Caxton remains to com-
fort his grieving sweetheart.
THE DUEL OF CANDLES (D©c. 25).— A poor
prospector and a prosperous ranchman, who in
reality is a horse thief, are in love with the
widow's daughter. The girl gives her heart to the
poor man much to the disfavor of her mother.
When news of her l)etrothal reaches the horse
thief's ears he plans to get even. He captures
the prospector at work and forges a letter in
the prospector's handwriting to the girl'B mother,
saying that be is going East to marry a former
sweetheart. Believing it true, the girl is soon
persuaded to marry the rich ranchman.
The poor man is soon liberated from the horse
thief's camp, where he was imprisoned and goes
immediately to the ranchman's unhappy wife. She
begs him to take her away, but he will not do it,
as she is not his legally wedded wife. Just
then the horse thief comes in. The poor prospec-
tor gives him a chance for his life. He places
two candles on the table (one for each man), lights
both and bids the wife to leave the room. Who's-
ever caudle burns out first must die by bis own
hands. They swear to it.
Fate has it that the husband's candle burns out
first. His treacherous nature asserts Itself and
in an instant he pounces upon the prospector in an
effort to murder him. In the struggle that en-
sues the horse thief's gun goes off, mortally
wounding him. The wife runs in and finds that
Fate has liberated her from a distasteful union.
NESTOR.
ONLY AN ICEMAN (Dec. 11).— John Mayfleld
is rich, young and healthy, but seems to be un-
happy. So, changing his stylish and costly garments
for those of an ordinary laborer, he writes his own
recommendation and sallies forth in search of a
job.
The Monopoly Ice Co. and John are soon con-
nected, and the new iceman proves to be a verita-
ble boon to poor people. He dispenses ice freely
and. in some instances, he even contribtues his own
cash to alleviate the suffering of needy ones.
Violet Claire, a charming young heiress, is de-
lighted to temporarily fill the place of Nora, the
cook, who is suddenly called awa.v. In her menial
capacity it falls to Violet to hail the iceman, who
happens to be John. It's a case of love at first
sight.
The day's work over, John is one ton of ice to
the bad and has to make good. There is no room
for such as he in the Monopoly Ice Co., and he
is peremptorily fired. At home John eats with rare
good appetite. In an endeavor to draw solace
from his calabash pipe, he dozes into the Land of
Dreams, and the girl appears l)efore him with her
witching smile. He awakens and determines to
buy the ice wagon. Meanwhile. Violet also dreams
of the handsome peddler of froien water.
On the morrow, John purchases the ice wagon
and his first delivery is at the Claire mansion.
Here, forgetting the ice, he helps the "cook" with
the kitchen work. They know how to combine
work with pleasure, and while busy with the com-
bination the maternal parent "butts in," and the
pseudo iceman is again fired.
John Mayfield sends his auto and an invitation
to Mrs. Claire and her daughter. The ladies
eagerly accept. JohD asks for Violet's hand;
Mama is undecided, but John is soon made happy.
THE LAW OF THE RANGE (Dec. 13).— As
Sheriff Randolph and his son, Walter, came in sight
of Carter's saloon, they noted the Iw.vs excitedly
mounting their horses to go in pursuit of Bill
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with Pete, the half-breed, had cowardly shot him
Id the back. Taklug their lead, the sheriff gul-
loped after him, but Herbert cleverly eluded
them, and the men were forced to return, be-
lieving be bad reached the state line.
In the meanwhile, Walter, being refused shelter
at Carter's for Pete, had persuaded his mother to
put the half-breed in a small unused room, and
there he remained until thoroughly recovered.
Later, as the grateful Pete wended his way home-
ward, be beheld Herbert in the act of holding up
the Pony Express, and altbougb the half-breed wa.s
unable to go to the young man's rescue, being
entirely unarmed, he crept stealthily after the out-
law, watched until Herbert bid the plunder In his
shack, and then followed cautiously after.
While this was transpiring, Walter had gotten
Into an argument with Big Hank, and In the
struggle to obtain possession of the gun. It had
been discharged. The bully was only slightly
wounded, but panlc-strlckeu. Walter had galloped
away, only to be pursued by the sheriff and his
posse, who mistook the fleeing figure for the hold-
up man.
Seeing Herbert's shack, and glad of any baven,
Walter bounded through the door and securely fast-
ened it. The sheriff and bis men dashed up, hur-
riedly forced tiieir way Into the place, and dis-
covered Walter amid tlie outlaw's plunder.
With bowed head and trembling hands, the un-
happ.v father placed the handcuffs upon his son,
when to the surprise of all, the half-breed, with
Herbert as bis prisoner, appeared and made the
explanation which brought joy to the entire part.v.
IK THE EARLY DAYS (Deo. 16),— It would only
be a matter of a few months — perhaps weeks, be-
fore he would be able to send for her: so Tom
Jordan assured his wife, as he set out for the
West to invest their savings In a small ranch.
And, Indeed, ere, six months had passed, Lucy re-
ceived a letter, tellins her to come. Accordingly,
with little Ned and baby Annie, the delighted wife
started at once, and was almost at her journey'.s
end, when a hostile band of Indians attacked tlie
stage coach. As the driver stopped to return their
fire (the passengers were well armed), little Xed,
screaming with terror, jumped to the ground and
fled into the woods, while Lucy, with the baby
still in her arms, ran after him. Hearing his
mother's voice, the child turned as Lucy, who liad
been struck in the liead by an Indian's bullet,
sank to the ground. In vain did the boy implore
her to speak to him; then, more frightened than
ever, he hurried on, but this time In the direc-
tion of the stage-coach.
Here, thanks to the wild chase which tlie boys
of Bar S Ranch had made to the stage's rescue,
for they had seen the Indian attack from an ad-
joining peak, the redskins had been driven back:
so, liastily lifting Ned inside, the men gave the
signal to start, and it was not until they reached
their destination and Tom sprang forward to greet
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Between his sobs, tlie little cliap conlirined their
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Nathan Anderson, called White Beard, the hermit.
found her and assisted iier to his cabin. But her
memory was a blank: from whence she came or
where she wished to go, Lucy was unable to tell
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bim. Believing the mother and child to be the
only surviving members of a family that bad been
ma^xacred, Nathan promptly offered them what
ho>pltality lay in his power. So the weeks length-
ened Into months, and months Into years, until
.Vnnle was fifteen years old, and it was she. who,
running through the woods to bring aid to "grand-
father" Nathan, who had been taken with a falnt-
jng spell, met her father and brother riding to
the adjoining ranch.
Once at the cabin, where they found Nathan bad
recovered, Tom Instantly recognized bis wife, while
she gazed at bIm in wonder: then slowly, but
surely, the veil was lifted, her long-lost reason re-
turned and Rlie sprang Joyfully into his arms.
MUTT AND JEFF MAKE THE FEATHEE8 FLY
(Dec. 16). — Tlie pangs of hunger drive both Mutt
and Jeff out in the cold world.
Jeff snoops around the exterior of a grocery
store, the proprietor of which happens to be lynx-
eyed and ready-footed. Mutt meets with better suc-
cess. A farmer is on bis way to tlie market with
a trnckload of vegets' les and poultry. A sym-
pathetic chicken deserts the wagon and soon be-
comes Mutt's property.
At home Mutt makes the feathers fiy, then pro-
ceeds to roast the bird. The fowl's fragrance
emitted from the stove gently wafts Mutt to sleep.
Enter Jeff. Chicken I In a moment nothing but
the bones are left and, as in the bones there Is
strength, won't Mutt be strong? He Is, and Jeff
is compelled to do the Marathon act on a full
stomach. The little fellow is saved from a rough
"pan-handling" by the arrival of the owner of the
late chicken and a guardian of the law, who
"leads" Mutt to the lock-up.
LUX.
BILL AND HIS CHXTM TIRE OF MARRIED
LIFE (Dec. 15). — Bill had a quarrel and deter-
mined to escape married bliss. He tripped merrily
down the street as usual, and encountered his ehuui.
who was in the like woful condition. After
holding council they both decided to quit this world
of sin in the most comfortable manner they could
strike upon. Their jump from a high window
proved an utter failure, as tlieir fall was broken
by the blind of the shop below. They tried to
drown themselves, but that also proved a failure.
However, the finding of their hats and coats gave
rise to grave fears in the now repentant bosoms
of tlieir irate spouses. They next tried gas. Just
as tiiey were feeling really indisposed and begin-
ning to wish tliat they hadn't, their tearful wives
arrived upon the scene and promised to be good.
REX.
THE LOGGING INDUSTRY (Dec. 14).— The
picture shows a great branch of human endeavor,
with a suflieieney of luiiiiaii interest. Owing to the
graet loss of lite and the wholesale destruction of
timebr due to the most ruthless and relentless foe
of unsettled domains — tiie forest fire — the Govern-
ment employs fir' wardens to make dailj' inspec-
tions of the forests.
Then there's a scene showing men, experts In
the work, felling trees. The men must measure
the exact distance and direction the tree will fall.
In rapid and thrilling succession the picture goes
on to show "bucking," the operation of trimming
the tree after it has fallen; tlie "donkey" engines
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and loading them on the trucks; the logging train
that hauls the logs a distance of ten miles from
the logging camps — <jne of the l>e6t equipped log-
ging trains In the service: dumping the logs from
the trains into the water, where they are cat and
marked ready for the buyers.
And then — a great forest fire! In many In-
stances these fires are started through carelessnesi;
but Nature makes man pay a dreadful penalty for
his negligence. A panoramic view shows the utter
destruction caused by tbe fire. It mean« more
than destruction for tbe towns around; it means
distraction as well, devastation, destitution!
But listen, tbe logging Industry doesn't entail
only danger and hardship. There's fun, too^real
gaiety — "burling," the pastime of the lumber Jack,
consisting of rolling the great logs, from wblcb
the bark has been peeled, at great speed.
IMP.
BILLY'S SEANCE (Dec, 16).— Billy is out for a
stroll when he spies a prepossessing-looking yonng
woman. He follows and she enters the office of
a spiritualist. Producing a tip, be Is Initiated
Into the mysteries of table rocking and other occult
practices and becomes interested.
In the seance be Is impressed with the Idea that
he is out to mystify his friends, and the sooth-
sayer sells him a book, which explains all about
it. Repairing to the club he cons the book and
engages In experiments. The results are magical
and he hastens to announce the fact to bis friends.
They are skeptical and treat his efforts lightly.
Tliey make all manner of sport of his demonstra-
tions and Billy waxes wroth. He is rudely dis-
turbed and casts about for a method of revenge.
.\dJolning the room Is the electrical apparatus and
Billy enlists the services of the electrician by means
of a generous bribe. A wire is strung to the table
and the plans carefully made to humiliate the un-
believers. They are called in and Billy pompously
announces that he will give a table-rocking demon-
stration. He proceeds to do so solemnly and the
friends place their hands on the table as directed.
The current Is turned on and they are Imprisoned,
being unable to move their bands from the table-
Billy dances alx>ut in joy and his friends yell In
agony. Billy declines to release them and takes
keen delight in torturing his tormentors, but their
cries reach the ears of two policemen, who rush In,
The electricity is turned off and the friends accuse
Billy of cruelty.
Billy squares It with the cops by throwing a
bundle of money on the table, but when they reach
for It the current is again switched on and they
cannot remove their hands from the table. The
finale is ludicrous in the extreme. (Copyrighted,
1911, by the I. M. P. Company of America.)
THE BUNGALOW BURGLARS (Dec. 16).— The
Fords take possession of their bungalow and are
delighted. 'They wish to have others share the
advantage of living in the country and, unbe-
known to each other, invite Guy and .\gnes down
for a week's end visit. The guests have never met.
On th' evening of their unannounced arrival, the
Fords go to the city, not expecting them.
The .voung woman arrives first, to find the doors
locked. She must get in, as the trip back to the
station is a long one over a lonely road. She
crawls through a window and gains egress. Once
in. she reads of two burglars — a man and a woman
— both hanilsome and bold, who are preying upon
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December 9th. 1911.
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of more than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars for a three weeks* exhibi-
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company had erected for their purpose two complete moving picture
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Isuluti-d U0U8U8 ill lUat vicinity uiid blie is somewhat
ti'lglilt-ued.
Ill tlie iiieiiutiiue, Guy lias arrived and Is con-
veyed uver tu tilt' bungalow. He enters also throu);li
tlie window and reads llie same newspaper account.
Akiics sees liiui enter and at once concludes tic is
the iHild burglar mentioned. He bears ber in an
adjoining room and tblnks sbe is tbe woman bur-
glar be lias Just read about. Kacb is frigbtcned,
but resolves to stay and see it out.
Tliey meet and are agreeable, one trying to out-
do tlie other in Uospitality, all tbe while trying
to circumvent each other and foil an Intent to
loot the house. Klually, they become separated
and Guy secretes himself In one closet and Agues
bides ill another, each awaiting the arrival of their
friends.
Wlicn the Kords return home they repair to their
respective rooms, there to llnd their guests con-
cealed. They each sally forth to capture a burglar,
with the result that the whole tiling is explained
and introductions follow. The young people are
very much impressed with each other to the de-
light of their hosts. (Copyrighted, 1911, by tbe
I. M. P. Co. of America.)
THE GIRL AND THE HALF BACK (Dec. 18).—
Early in life Dick Alliston and Victor Klsber have
learned that "all is fair In love and war." One
of them proceeds to carry out this unwise teach-
ing in due course. Both were in love with the same
girl, and Dick contrived by the means of a mis-
leading letter to the fair little lady to obtain an
advantage of his rival — an advantage which bad Its
climax on the football field.
Victor was placed out of the game by means of
this letter and had the mortification of being ban-
ished to a part of the field where he had to stand
and watch the game in progress, i>owerless to help
his side. However, the fair Alice gets to learn
that she has been deceived by means of the letter,
which is produced on the football field. The re-
sult Is that Dick Is put out of the game, Victor
takes his place, wins tbe game for bis side as well
as his sweetheart, both of them forgiving, in their
new-found happiness, the bad boy, Dick, when all
is over. (Copyrighted, 1911, by I. M. P. Co. of
America.)
CHINESE WAR CRUISER "HAI-CHI" (Dec.
18). — la this subject, a series of views is given
of tlie Chinese Cruiser "Hai-Chi," while she was
lying In Charleston Harl>or a few weeks ago.
There are besides the view of the big sliip herself,
pictures showing the movonionts of Iier great guns,
deck scenes, Chinese Sailors, Chinese band playing
American airs, ship's mascot, a fine Angora cat.
Sir Thomas, and other interesting views, making
a highly attractive and novel subject.
THE PROFESSOR (Dec. 21) Professor Grimes,
a crank on scientific matters, is addicted to som-
nambulism without the knowledge of his associates.
He is impetuous and easily disturbed, conse-
quently, be is feared by Susie Davis, his private
secretary.
The story opens with Grimes receiving a large
sum of money from a caller. As he is inclined
to be miserly, he starts for tbe bank to deposit
the money, but finds it is closed. Returning home,
he places it in the safe.
Grimes has a nephew, Ralph, who is being
hounded by a creditor, and he hasn't the money
to liquidate the indebtedness. He tells his troubles
to Susie Davis, his sweetheart, and she assists
him, giving him the money she has saved through
frugality.
The next morning tlie professor misses his money
when he examines the safe and is wild. He se-
cures the services of a detective and that inves-
tigator is not long In discovering that the nephew
has paid a debt with quite a large sum of money.
Ralph is under suspicion. He proves his Inno-
cence by the girl to the satisfaction of the sleuth,
who Is in a quandary as to how the money dis-
appeared. He resolves to keep a watch on tbe
safe and does so.
In the still hours of the night Professor Grimes
slowly descends the stairs, walking In his sleep,
and returns the money to the safe. The mystery
Is cleared up. In the morning Grimes Is con-
fronted by the detective, who explains to him the
mystery of the safe robbery. Ralph and Susie
are rewarded by being restored to the good graces
of the uncle, who wishes them to forget all about
the Incident. (Copyrighted, 1911, by I. M. P. Co.
of America.)
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Monday, December 11th, 1911.
Plantation. "Broken Violin" (Am. Dr.) 1000
Clarendon. "A Fool & His Money" 700
Clarendon. "Kofid and Water" (Com.) 300
Mono. "(\)ok That Didn't Cook" (Cora.) 508
Acqulla, "Sunrise and Sunset" (Dr.) 440
Hepwlx. "Behind tbe Scenes" (Com.) 400
Hepwlx. ".\n Amateur Burglar" (Com.) 575
Tuesday, December 12th, 1911.
Rose. "Montana Ranchman" (W. Dr.) 980
D. Blograph. "Pro Patrla" (Military Dr.) 981
Helios. "Angel of tbe House" (Dr.) 499
Messier. "Military Gymnasts" (Military) .lOl
Wednesday, December 13th, 1911.
Federal. "Child of Nature" (W. Dr.) 996
Mondla. "Making of a I.adys' Man" (Com.).. 4.'><>
Mondla, "Struggling Author" (Com.) .">45
Latlum. "World and Its Ways" (Historical). ..1000
Thursday, December 14th, 1911.
Wasblngloii, "(iirls I I'si-d to Know" (Am. Dr.) 988
Hepwlx, "Without Her Father's Consent (Dr.) o25
Ilcpwlx, "Double Klopcmeiit" (Com.) 405
Film d'Arl. ".Miguon" (Opcniti.) 1331
Friday, December 15th, 1911.
Mohawk, "Sign of the Red Men" (Indian Love
Story) 935
Cricks & Martin. "Kind-l^parted Perclval"
(Com. J 1000
Acqulla, "Just as the Sun Went Down" (Dr.)..l(j00
Clarendon, "Speedy, the Telegraph Boy, Finds
a Pocket iKiok (Com.)../ 1000
D. Bioscope, "Secretly .Married" (Dr.) 1331
Saturday, December 16th, 1911.
Oklahomu, "Indian Uuihum " (Indian Dr.) 985
D. Bioscope. "The I.ittle Hero" (Dr.) 958
Savoia, "Double Deception" (Com.) 700
Savloa, "In Ardenes, Belgium" (Scenic) 309
Simday, December 17tb, 1911.
California, "Darling of the Mine" (W. Dr.).. 923
.Messter, "Love and .Smartness" 1003
Comerlo, "Embarking of Italian .\rmy" (Mil.) 500
Comerio, "Venice by Night" (Educational) 210
Comerlo, "Lakes of the Alps" (Scenic) 260
Among the Exhibitors
Richmond, Cal. — Turner & Dahken are engineer-
ing the plan for tlie erection of a naw moving pic-
ture sliow at Fifth and McDonald.
Lorain, Ohio. — Lorain Amusement Co. Capital
$10,00(», G. A. Kesck, R. C. Horn and J. M. Jones.
Louisville, Ky. — Plans and specifications have been
prepared for the Pastime Theater Co., wlio will
erect a new $8.(X)iJ theater at 18th and Gallagher
Salt Lake City, Utah. — E. Mehesy, Jr., will erect
an addition to theater at 272 South Main Street, to
cost $4,0(1(1.
Los Angeles, Cal. — The Chas. Alpin Amusement
Co., will erect a new theater at Spring and Fifth
Streets.
Aurora, N. Y. — .\urora Grand Opera House Co.
will erect theater. Capital $10,000. John T. Hen-
derson, E. K. Henderson and Chas. Lamb.
Winston-Salem, N. C. — Jones, Hill & Hall awarded
contract to Pike & Buliard, to erect theater to
cost $4,200.
New York, N. Y. — W. H. McElfatrick has pre-
pared plans for a new four-story theater to be
erected at n.ith Street and St. Nicholas Avenue,
to cost $12.5.000.
Muskegon, Mich. — Lou Somers and Carl Ray have
leased the property formerly occupied by the Young
Men's Club, and will establish the Orpbeum play-
house.
Philadelphia, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Construction
Co. will erect a one story moving picture liouse at
2&46-48 North 22nd Street, to cost $10,000.
Cleveland, Ohio. — The R. & F. Co. Capital $.i,000.
F. R. Forbes. B. A. Round and L. D. Round.
Chicago, 111. — Oscar Eiger will erect a new $G,000
theater at 539 West North Avenue.
Streator, 111. — Chas. Vance has sold the Dream-
land to Harry Carroll.
Llewellyn, Pa, — Chas. Peiffer and .\lbert Acaley
will, in the near future, start In the moving picture
business.
New York, N. Y. — Shampan & Shampan have
plans for the construction of a new movin gpicture
house at 153-5 Monroe Street, for Geo. G. Segal, to
cost $10,000.
Chicago, 111. — Stockholm Amusement Co. Capital
$8,000, will erect a theater. J. M. Delaney, R. W.
Delaney and A. L. Heald.
Detroit, Mich. — Burton & Hoffman, of the Home
Bank, will erect a new moving picture show at
Chene and Grandy Streets, to cost $5,700.
Denison, la. — A new opera house, to cost $25,000,
will be erected here.
La Crosse, Wis. — Plans are being made for the
erection of a new $25,000 theater here, to be
called Tbe Orpheum.
Minneapolis, Minn. — F. J. Lake will erect a new
moving picture theatr at 1305 W. Lake St., to cost
$2,000.
Milwaukee, Wis. — Edward Kezick is preparing
plans for a new theater to be erected at Green
Bay Ave. & Ring St.
Chicago, 111. — A new moving picture theater will
be erected at 2611 Lincoln .\ve., for Fred Hartman,
to cost $5,000.
Laramie, Wyo. — A new opera bouse is being con-
sidered for this town.
Antigo, Wis. — Manager Hanson, of the local
Palace Theater, in conjunction with his father, has
purchased tbe Majestic Theater at Wausau.
Grand Rapids, Mich. — Two Important business
changes have been made In Allegan. Basil Barker
has sold his Interest in bis news and cigar store
to his partner, Robert Vabue. Earl Cotton, owner
of the Variety Theater, has sold out to J. 0. Ellen-
bergcr, of Sturgls. Cotton has purchased the Star
Theater from William McClelland.
Fineville, Ky. — Commercial Club is promoting
erection of opera bouse.
St. Edwards, Neb. — The R. E. Case Bldg., on
Third Street. Is being lorn down to make room for
a new opera house.
Denver, Colo. — A new $1(X),000 theater Is to be
erected on Curtis Street, near 18tb, 10 replace the
BlJou Theater.
Brainerd, 111. — The Princess Theater Circuit Co.
have purchased the Grand Theater.
Bridgeport, Conn. — Plans have been made by T.
F. Kelley for a moving picture theater to be built
on Jane .Street for M. W. Leigbton.
Bay City, Mich. — .\. A. Wolff is planning to erect
a new moving picture theater at the corner of
Third and Johnson Streets.
Denver, Colo. — A new theater, to cost approxi-
mately $100,000, is to be erected wltiiiii a few
months on Curtis, between Seventeenth and Eigh-
teenth Streets, where the Bijou motion picture the-
ater now stands. The amusement place will be
built by S. L. Baxter, proprietor of the Isis The-
ater.
Newark, N. J. — A moving picture theater Is be-
ing erected at 371 South Orange Avenue, for Zapei-
koy & BreechiT. The building, as planned by Cohen
& Besman. will be of brick, one story high, to
measure 22 x 97 feet in ground dimensions. Tbe
cost is about $5,000.
TTtica, N, Y. — E. T. Kennedy is erecting a new
picture theater at 036 Bleecker Street, at a cost
of $18,000, which will be able to accommodate 750.
Reading, Pa. — .\ new moving picture theater is
being built on Kiist Philadelphia Avenue.
Waterbury, Ckinn. — A new moving picture theater
is being establisiied by A. F. Strickland, which will
be able to seat (iOO.
Chicago, 111. — The Victoria Theater Coriwratlon
will erect a new $146,(X>0 theater at 2145-51 Sheffield
Avenue.
Louisville, Ky. — Tbe Preston Amusement Co. will
erect a moving picture theater here to cost $5,000.
Boone. la. — A new Virginia theater is to be erected
on Sth St. & Allen Sts.
Williamsport, Pa. — An addition will be built to
the Lyceum Theater, to cost $3,000.
Shamokin, Pa. — J. P. & Wm. D. Nields have be-
gun the remodeling of tbe building at the corner
of Independence and Liberty Streets for the erection
of an up-to-date moving picture tlieater, to be
known as the American. The price of admission
to be five cents.
Wilkinsburg, Pa. — The new Rowland Theater,
situated on Wood Street, which has been under
course of construction for the past months, has
thrown open its doors to the public, and is now
playing to capacity. This new enterprise has been
erected by Mr. Richard A. Rowland, president of
the Pittsburg Calcium Light and Film Company, at
an estimated cost of $80,000, and possesses the
distinction of being one of the most elalKirate
and commodious theaters ever established and deco-
rated in the interior. The exterior is finished im
white terra cotta, which gives it a handsome ap-
pearance.
Connellsville. Pa. — John T. Laughbrey has pur-
chased the Nickelet Theater, on North Pittsburgh
Street, from E. T. Clabaugh.
Seattle, Wash. — C. Allen will erect a moving pic-
ture show at 1327 East Madison Street, to cost
$3,500.
Seattle, Wash. — Hans Peterson will erect a new
theater at 2423 Jackson Street, to cost $3,500.
St. Joseph, Mo. — T. Saxe will remodel the SililiU
Theater into a moving picture and vaudeville the-
ater, to cost $20,000.
Urbana, 111. — This city is to have a new vaude-
ville theater, to cost $12,000.
Philadelphia, Fa. — The Allegheny Amusement Co-
will erect a new theater at 3139-49 Frankford -Vve.,
to cost $45,000.
Niles, Ohio. — Plans have been prepared by Jack
Stafford for a new theater, to be erected on Fur-
nace Street.
Detroit, Mich. — Otto A. Seestedt. 3.'>1 25th. will
erect a $6,000 theater at Baker and 22nd Streets.
Indianapolis, Ind. — Halton Powell Co., capital
$5,000, to operate theaters. F. C. Overton, K. K.
Stokes & H. C. Overton.
Prove, Utah. — The Rex Theater Co will erect a
new theater here, to be called the Princess.
Ft. Wayne, Ind. — The Fairy Theater has been sold
by J. P. Mollatt. to Chas. Clark.
Butte, Mont. — The Montana Amusement Co. will
erect a new $50,000 theater on West Park Street.
Milwaukee. Wis. — Schultz & Seeler will erect a
$10,000 moving picture theater for David J. Brown,
at Thomas and Murray Avenues. •
Galesburg, 111. — Kennedy Bros., proprietors of the
Nickelodeon Theater, have sold out and John B.
Mayes will manage same.
Philadelphia, Pa. — The Alhambra Theater here,
at 162S-34 Passyunk .\venue. has been sold to a
B.vndicate headed b.v W. W. Miller.
Indianapolis, Ind., Elwood. — Ernest BouiUet and
Dennis Laughlin have purchased the Princess The-
ater from Charles Mahan and Allen Mason.
Philadelphia, Fa. — Geo. Hogg is figuring on plana
for a oiie-story moving picture theater at 2516 20
West Lehigh Avenue, for W. J. Stewart.
Reading. Pa. — James Granl will erect a new- mov-
ing picture theater at 1643 Moss St.. to cost $3,000.
New York, N. Y. — Harrison & Sackhelm, archi-
tects, have plans for an addition and the enlarge-
ment of the new theaters at Second Avenue and
79th Street, to cost $1,500.
Milwaukee. Wis. — The Silver City Amusement
Co. will erect a $14,000 show bouse at 2Stli and
National Avenues.
Porterville, Cal. — Walter Godley, of tbe Novelty
Theater, in Mill Street, has approved plans for the
complete reconstruction of the theater.
THE MOVING PICFURE WORLD
935
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.Mr. J. II. Hallberg:
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tor four years and would not be without one.
Yours very truly.
Chas. McNoltt,
Iris Theatre, Andalusia. .Ma.. Oct. 17. 1911.
.T. ir. Hallberg:
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INDEPENDENT
Release Dates
AKEBICAN.
Not. 20— The Teit (Dr.) ;. .1000
Not. 23— The Master of the Vineyard (W. Dr.)lO0O
Not. 27^Jolly Bill of the EolUcklng B (W.
Com. ) 1000
Not. 80— The Sheriff's Sisters (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 4 — The Angel of Paradise Ranch (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 7— The Smoke of the Forty-flve (Dr.)... 1000
Dec. 11— The Man Hunt (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14 — Santa Catallna, Magic Isle of the
Pacific (Scenic and Educational). .1000
Dec. 18— The Last Notch (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21— The Gold Lust (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 25 — The Duel of Candles (Dr.) 1000
OHAUFION.
Not. 27— The Mother Goose Series (Juvenile).. 950
Not. 29 — The Two Browns (Dr. ) 950
Dec. 4 — Yankee Doodle (Juvenile)
Dec. 4 — Our Navy (Naval) 950
Dec. &— The Indian Fortune Teller (Dr.) 950
Dec. 11— A Traitor on the Staff (Dr.) 950
Dec. 13— The Saving of Dan (Dr.) 950
Dec. 18— The Coward's Flute (Dr.) 950
Dec. 20— By Decree of Fate (Dr. ) 950
COMET.
Nov. 20 — The Office Boy's Dream (Com.) 960
Not. 24 — Diamond Locket (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 27 — Giandma's Toofache (Com.) 955
Dec. 1— The Late Mrs. Early (Dr.) lOOO
Dec. 4 — Billy's Letters (Com.) 1000
Dec. 8— The Dead Canary (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 11 — The Ups and Downs of Rafferty (Com.)
Dec. 15 — Just In Time for Dinner (Dr.)
Dec. 18— A Game of Bridge (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22— The Man With the Camera (Dr.) 98o
ECLAIB.
Nov. ft— Life Under the Sea (Educational)
Nov. 13— The Legend of the Eagle (Dr.) 925
Nov. 21— Hands Across the Sea In '76 (Am.-
Dr.) 2000
Nov. 23 — Portguguese Centaurs (Military) 600
Not. 23— The Automatic Lighter (Com.) 400
Nov. 28 — Miss Masquerader (Am. Com.) 400
Not. 30 — The Five Daughters of Mr. Dorand
(Com.)
Nov. 30 — Gnssy'B CJongrattilatlons (Com.)
Dec. 5 — In Humanity's Cause (Dr.)
Dec. 7— There Fell a Flower (Com.) 660
Dec. 7 — Manners and Traditions of Plemont
(Educational) 660
Dec. 12 — The Musician's Daughter (Am. Dr.)..
Dec. 14 — Her One Day's Dream (Japanese Dr.)
GREAT NOBTHEBN.
Nov. 4 — The Actor as a Soldier (C!om.)
Nov. 4 — Through the South of France (Sc.)...
Nov. 11— A Woman's Wit (Com.)
Not. 18— a Rendeivous In Hyde Park (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 18— High Scotland (Scenic)
Nov. 2.'S— The Theft of Mona Lisa (Com.)
Dec. 2— The Penalty of Her Ambition (Dr.)..
Dec. 9 — Buttons and Hooks (Com.)
Dec. 9 — Winter In Switzerland (Scenic)
Dec. 16 — His First Monocle (Com.)
Dec. 16 — Greece (Scenic)
IMP.
Nov. 20— From the Bottom of the Sea (Dr.).. 2000
Nov. 23— Executive Clemency (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 27— Uncle's Visit (Com.) 1000
Nov. 80— Over the Hills (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2 — Percy, the Masher (Com.) 760
Dec. 2 — President Taft Dedicating the Naval
Training Station at Chicago. 111. (Topical).. 850
Dec. 4 — The Dumb Messenger (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7— Tony and the Stork 1000
Dec. 9— Her Birthday (Com. -Dr. ) 750
Dec. 9 — Columbia Interscholastlc Chase (Ath-
letic.) 850
Dec. 11— Wby the Crheck Was Good (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14— The Little Stocking (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 16— Billy's Seance (Com.) 500
Dec. 10— The Bungalow Burglars (Com.) 600
Dec. 18— The Girl and the Half Back (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21— The Professor (Dr.) 1000
LUX.
Nov. 17 — Saas Grund, a Village In the Alps
(Sc.) 295
Nov. 17 — The Mystery of Beaufort Grange
(Dr.) 695
Not. 24— a Passing Cloud (Dr.) 655
Not. 24 — Bill and Bertie's Wedding Day (Com.) 325
Dec. 1 — BUI As a Veterinary Surgeon (Com.) 488
Dec. 1 — The Making of An Aeroplane (Ind.).. 419
Dec. 8— The Man In the Auto (Dr.) 650
Dec. 8 — ^The Adventures of an Amateur Hyp-
notist. Com.) 850
Dee. 15— BUI and His CJliura Tire of Married
Life (Com.) 521
Dec. 15— Mistaken for the Culprit (Dr.) 459
NEW TOBK MOTION PICTUBE CO.
BISON.
Not. 10 — Wenoma'B Broken Promise (Dr.)
Not. 14 — The Winning of Wonega (Dr)
Nov. 17 — The Ranchman's Mother-ln-Law (Com.-
Dr.)
Nov. 21 — ^The Broken Trap (Dr.)
Nov. 24 — White Fawn's Escape (Dr.)
Nov. 24 — A Bad Man (Com.)
Nov. 28 — A Western Onc-Nlgbt Stand (Com-Dr.)
Dec. 1 — An Easterner's Peril (Dr.)
Dec. 5 — The Empty Tepee (Indian Dr.)
Dec. 8 — A Range Romance (W. Dr.)
Dec. 12 — Bar Z's New Cook (Oom.)
Dec. 15 — The Foreman's Courage (Dr.)
AMBBOSIO.
(By N. Y. M. P. Co.)
Nov. 1— Judas (Dr.)
Not. 8— Dolly's Doll (Dr.)
Not. 8 — Tweedledum's Motor Car (Com.)
Nov. 15 — The Convict's Song (Dr.)
Nov. 22— The (Jolden Wedding (Dr.)
Nov. 29— The Little Duke (Dr.)
Nov. 29— Tiny Tom, Apache (Com.)
Dec. 2 — Tweedledum Goes Into High Life
(Com.)
Dec. 2 — The Accusing Dog (Com.)
Dec. 6 — Jorlo's Daughter (Dr.)
Dec. 13 — The Marquis of Lantenac (Dr.)
Dee. 13 — The Launching of Two Italian Dread-
noughts (Naval)
ITALA.
(By N. T. M. P. Co.)
Nov. 4 — Foolshead's Holiday (Com.)
Nov. 11 — A Victim of Competition
Nov. 11— The Effect of a Racket (Com.)
Nov. 18 — Foolshead, a Professor of Innocence
(Comedy)
Not. 18— The Life of Bees (Edu.)
Nov. 25 — The Tailor Wants His Pay (Com.)..
Nov. 25 — ^The King of Noose Throwers
Dec. 2 — Severed from the World (Dr.)
Dec. 16 — An Up-to-Date Doctor (Com.)
MAJESTIC.
Nov. 26 — The Ck)urtlng of Mary (C!om.)
Dec. 3 — Love Heeds Not Showers (Com.)....
Dec. 10 — Keeping Mabel Home (Com. )
Dec. 17 — Little Red Riding Hood (Juvenile.)
Dec. 24— The Actress (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 31 — The Caddy's Dream ((3om.) 400
Dec. 31— Will Tou Marry Me? (Ck)m.) 600
NESTOB.
Nov. 20 — His Vacation (Com.)
Nov. 22— The Cowboy Pugilist (W. Dr.)
Nov. 25 — Desperate Desmond Pursued by Clande
Eclalre (Com. -Dr.)
Nov. 27— Happy Hobo's Help (Com.)
Nov. 29 — When the West Was Wild (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — A Western Feud (Omedy)
Dec. 2 — Mutt and Jeff's Scheme That Failed
(Com.)
Dec. 4 — .Tust Two Little Girls (Dr.)
Dec. 6— Struck Gold (Dr.)
Dec. 9 — Desperate Desmond Adbncts Rosa-
mond (Oom.-Dr.)
Dec. 11 — Only An Iceman ((jom.)
Dec. 13 — The Law of the Range (Dr.)
Dec. 16 — In the Early Days (Com.)
Dec. 16— Mutt & Jeff Make the Feathers Fly
(Com.)
FEATUBE AND EDUCATIONAL FILM CO.
Nov. 20 — Love and Aviation (Dr.)
Nov. 20 — Zlgomar (Dr.)
Dec. 18 — The Love Chase (Com.)
Dec. 20 — The New Ranch Owner (Com.)
Dec. 23 — Desperate Desmond Foiled by Clande
Eclaire (Com. -Dr.)
POWEBS.
Nov. 11— For the Tribe (Dr.)
Nov. 14 — When First We Met (Dr.)
Nov. 14 — The Tell-Tale Parasol (Com.)
Nov. 18— The Old leader (Dr.)
Nov. 21— Rivals (Com.)
Nov. 21 — Views of MonUerrat, Italy (Sc.)
Nov. 28 — Jug o' Rum (Dr.)
Nov. 28— Too Much Injun (Com.)
Nov. 28 — The Lineman and the Girl
Dec. 2 — The Wanderer's Return (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — Views of Lake O)mo (Scenic)
Dec. 5 — The Little Thief (Com. -Dr.)
Dec. 5— The Secret Order of Horns (Com.)..
Dec. 9 — Two Men and a Girl (Dr.)
Dec. 12 — The Little Chaperone ((3om.)
Dec. 12 — Views of Genoa, Italy (Scenic.)
Dec. 16 — When Heart Wires Cross (Com. -Dr.)..
Dec. 19 — Cupid's Big Sister (Com. -Dr.)
Dec. 19 — Touring Brussels (Scenic)
Dec. 23— Hearts of Italy (Dr.)
RELIANCE.
Nov. 4 — The Greater Love (Dr.)
Nov. 8 — Marriage (Dr. )
Nov. 11— The Track Walker (Dr.)
Nov. 15 — The Moonshlneos (Dr.)
Nov. 18 — The Injustice of Man (Dr.)
Nov. 22 — Helpless Man (Dr.)
Nov. 25— A Daughter of Italy (Dr.)
.\ov. 2 — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dr.)
Nov. 29 — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dr.)
Dec. 2 — The Poison Cup (Dr.)
Dec. 6 — The Turn of the Wheel (Dr.)
Dec. 9 — The Turnstile (Dr.)
Dec. 13 — Love and Charity (Dr. )
Dec. 16 — The Playwright (Dr.)
Dec. 16 — Just Smile (Com.)
REPUBLIC.
Dec. 5 — The Savannah Auto Races (Topical)..
Dec. 17 — In the Days of the Six Nations (Dr.)
Dec. 24 — Before Yorktown (Hist. -Dr.)
Dec. 31— The Pride of Lexington (Hist-Dr.)..
REX.
Sept. 28— The Derelict (Dr.)
Oct. 5 — Lost Illusions (Dr.)
Oct. 12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
Oct. 19 — Her Sister (Dr.)
Oct. 2ft— A Breach of Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 2— The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
Nov. 9 — Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
Nov. 16 — The Return (Dr.)
Nov. 23— The Price (Dr.)
Nov. 30 — The Strangers ( Dr. )
Dec. 7 — The Measure of a Xlan (Dr.)
Dec. 14 — Logging Industry in the Northwest
(Ind.)
BOLAX.
Nov. 8 — An Interrupted Elopement (Com.)....
Nov. 10 — Grandmother Love (Dr.)
Nov. 15 — Baby Needs Medicine (0>m. )
Nov. 17 — Only a Squaw (Dr.)
Nov. 22 — Husbands Wanted (Com.)
Nov. 24 — The Will of Providence (Com.-Dr.)..
Nov. 29 — A Troublesome Picture (Com.)
Nov. 29 — Fun On Board the "U. S. S. Vermonf-
tNaval)
Dec. 1 — A Revolutionary Romance (MJI.-Dr.)..
Dec. 6 — Baby's Choice (Com.)
Dec. 6 — The Paper Making Industry (Ind.)..
Dec. 8— The Little Shoe (Dr.)
Dec. 13 — Fickle Bridget (Com.)
Dec. 15— The Little Kiddie Mine (Dr.)
THAITHOUSEB.
Nov. 8 — Their Burglar (Dr.)
Nov. 7— The Missing Heir (Dr.)
Nov. 10— The Last of the Mohicans (Dr.)
Nov. 14 — The Higher— the Fewer (0>m.)
Nov. 17— A Mother's Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 21— A Master of kfllUoos
Nov. 24 — The Baseball Bug (C!om.-Dr.)
Nov. 28 — The Tempest (Dr.)
Dec. 1— Beneath the Veil (Dr.)
Dec. 5 — The Newsy and the Tramp (0>m.-Dr.)
Dec. 8 — Brother Bob's Baby (Com.)
Dec. 12 — The Lady from the Sea (Dr.)
Dec. 15 — Deacon Debbs (Com.)
Dec. 19 — The Tomboy (Com. Dr.)
Dec. 22 — Cinderella (Juvenile)
YANKEE.
Not. S — At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
Nov. 6 — A Coward's Regeneration (Dr.)
Nov. 10— He Didn't Like the Tone (Com.)...
Nov. 13— Into the Light (Dr.)
Nov. 17 — ^The Two Rooms (Dr. )
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^ We have overcome the many difficulties experienced by every new com-
pany, and each new picture will note a step in our progress.
^ An absolutely necessary requirement in producing a good picture is a
strong scenario. We have been particularly fortunate in securing the
work of able and thoughtful writers, conversant with the needs of the
moving picture business.
Dec. 10 "Keeping Mabel Home" Approx. looo ft.
Introducing: M.\BEL TRU.NNELLE and HERBERT PRIOR, former Edison
stars, in a delightful comedy with a clever plot. Mabel's parents plan a trip abroad
to secure a duke for her; the handsome lover, disliked by parents, plans to defeat
them by a clever ruse. Sec the crazy duke, watch him eat I Note the funny situa-
tions and how the handsome lover wins Mabel.
Dec. 17 CHRISTMAS PICTURE— By Special Request
LITTLE MARY PICKFORD in
"Little Red Riding Hood" Approx. looo ft.
An appropriate Christmas picture for the children — a clever portrayal of the
famous Nurserv Rhyme — showiM Mary taking "goodies" to her Granny — followed by
the terrible woff — reaching Granny's home to hnd Granny eated by the wolf^-calling of
the woodsmen to dispose of the wolf — and the awakening of Mary from her dream.
Dec. 24 "The Actress" Approx. loooTt.
.•\ strong emotional story, showing M.\BEL TRUNNELLE as the actrrsi, whose
duty calls her to portray a light hearted character on the stage, while at home her
child lies at death s door. This film is one of the strongest yet produced and will
be a big feature wherever it is shown.
A SPLIT COMEDY REEL
Dec. 31 "The Caddy's Dream" Approx. 4oo ft.
A farce comedy, showing how it toi.k jo years for a clever caddjr to find the golf
ball and the ridiculous situations in which the lovers are placed, while growing from
youth to old age. A real, sure laugh and a hearty one.
Dec. 3 1 St "Will You Marry Me } " Approx. 6oo ft.
.\nother farce comedy, showing the determination of the young fellow to get
married — he proposes to every girl he meets and is finally tricked by the girl he loves.
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Wis.
AT UBEHTY — A-1 operator: Ave years' experi-
ence; stiller and reliable: can furiilsti references.
W. K. UICll.MtDS. 8u7 Cherry St.. FIndlay, Ohio.
HANAGEB — .\ tliorouglily experienced man de-
sires position a.s manager in moving picture or
vaudeTllle theater, or where both are being ran.
Can give glltedgcd references as to ability and
honesty. .M.\N.\GKK. 1S70, Moving Picture World,
New York City.
AT UBEHTY — Moving picture stage director.
Prominently idenlitiea with leading companies. Pat-
ents and sales companies for over six years. Cnllmited
original scenarios and satisfactory credentials.
Address, H. L. B., care Moving Picture World,
New i'orli City.
AT LIBEHTY — Live theater manager who can
produce results. Have original ideas. Ten years'
experience in vaudeville and motion pictures. Best
of references. Will accept proposition. North,
South, East or West. Straight salary or salary
and percentage. Address. THEATEK MANAGER,
care Moving Picture World. New York City.
THEATERS FOR SALE.
FOR SALE — Picture and vaudeville theater seat-
lug l,2uO ground floor. City 40,000. Will sell
whole or partners. .M.\NAGER, Happjland, .\u-
burn. N. Y.
FOE SALE — New vaudeville and picture theater,
fully equipped. 400 capacity. Address, BOX 232,
Burlington, Wis.
FOR SALE — Moving picture theater in city of
2.800 Inhabitants within fifty-seven miles from New
Y'ork. Only one other moving picture theater In
city. Seating capacity fully 3(H). Has been estab-
lished five years. This Is a good proposition for
some live man. Only reason for selling, owner has
other Interests demanding his attentions. Will
sell at a bargain. Address, S. H. B., care Moving
Picture World. New York City.
Moving Picture Theater .\gency List.
Box 4S5. .Madison Square P. O.. New York City.
Lot 4-a — Southern California, only theater in
1.500 population, together with two houses one
block from theater. $3.tH)0.
lx>t 1.0-a— Kansas. e.>iceptionally fine house, ca-
pacity 540. Equipment best that money can buy
and apix)intments first class in every respect.
$12,000.
Lot 29a — Northern New Jersey, house that has
lacked proper management, can be improved, little
opposition. $3,500.
Do you want to buy. sell or rent a moving pic-
ture theater anywhere? .\ddress, MOVING PIC-
TURE THE.\TER .\GENCY, Box 4.S'., Madison
Square P. 0., New Y'ork City.
HELP WANTED.
WANTED — A manager for the Canadian Film
Manufacturing Company. Winnipeg. Canada, pro-
ducers of motion pictures. A wide-awake man who
will take financial interest desired. Write. E. J.
GIFFORD, 254 Young St.. Winnipeg. Canada.
HALL FOR RENT,
FOR RENT — Hall 35 x 70, with good stage and
anterooms. Seating capacity about 4i>0. In live
city of 45.1100 near lioston. Suitable for moving
plcttire theater. Address. T. W. CARTER, 30
Kllby St.. Boston. Mass.
THEATERS WANTED.
Moving Picture Theater Agency List.
P. 0. Box 485, Madison Square. New York City.
WANTED — Picture theater in Missouri, Kansas,
Arkansas or Oklahoma. Seatiug not less than 700.
prefer 1.00<i. Refer No. 1-w.
WANTED — Picture theater, no vaudeville, 299
seats. Greater New York, full particulars. Refer
No. 2-w.
WANTED— Picture theater in Middle West, must
be paying proposition. Refer No. 3-w.
WANTED — Picture house, central Georgia, vicin-
ity of Pensacola. Fla.. or Los Angeles or vicinity.
Must be paying. Refer No. 4-w.
Do yon want to liuy, sell or rent a moving pic-
ture theater anv where? Address, MOVING PIC-
TCRE THEATER AGENCY, Box 4S5. Madison
Square P. O., New York City.
UISCELLANEOVS.
FOR SALE — Set of musical electric bells, 2S
notes and key board, $50. Will send on trial.
Never been used. D.AN BARTON, 266 East Irving
St., Osbkosh, Wis.
FOR SALE — The Italian-Turkish War film,
length 925 feet, with 20 lithographs, at the rate of
9 cents a foot, never used. Will explain In writ-
ing reason for selling. Address. .\LFONSO SIRI-
ANNI, manager Gem Theater, Cnrliondale. Pa.
EaUIPlCENT FOB SALE.
FOR SALE — Moving picture machine outfit, cheap.
Write quirk. Machine Is complete and was used
only a week. L. WORDEN. 52 Ceape Street, Osh-
kosh. Wis.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE — Complete moving
picture maclilne outfit. Never been used. What
do you offer or what have yon for a trade. L.
WORDEN, 52 Ceape Street. Osbkosh, Wis.
LICENSED
Release Dates
BIOGRAPH.
Nov. 27 — Sunshine Through the Dark (Dr.)
Not. 30 — A Woman Scorned (Dr.)
Dec. 4 — Why He Gave I'p (Com.)
Dec. 4 — Abe Gets Even With Father (Com.)..
Dec. 7— The Failure (Dr.)
Dec. 11— Saved from Himself (Dr.) 999
Dec. 14— Taking His Medicine ((3om.) 673
Dec. 14 — Her Pet (Ck)m.) 323
Dec. J8 — As In a Looking Glass (Dr.)
Dec. 21^.\ Terrible Discovery (Dr.)
EDISON.
Nov. 29— The Troubles of A. Butler (Com.).. 1000
Dec. 1— Pull for the Shore, Sailor (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2— A Man for All That (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5— The Awakening of John Bond (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 6 — John Brown's Heir (Com.) 1000
Dec. 8— The Heart of NIchette (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 9 — The Daisy Cowboys (Com.) 990
Dee. 12 — Buckskin Jack, the Earl of Glenmore
(Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — An International Heart Breaker
(Com. ) 700
Dec. 13— Eskimos In Labrador (Edu.) 300
Dec. 15 — Brockton Fair & Horse Show, Brock-
ton, Mass., Oct. 3rd to 6th, 1911
(Topical) 990
Dec. 16 — Stage Struck Lizzie (Com.) 650
Dec. 16 — A Trip from Colorado Springs to
Cripple Creek iScenIc) 350
Dec. 19— Santa Claus and the Clubman (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 20 — The Sign of the Three Labels (Ck)m.).10(X)
Dec. 22— How Sir Andrew Lost His Vote (Com. )1000
Dec. 23 — Pat Clancy's .\dventure (Com.) ICKM)
ESSANAY,
Nov. 30— 'Twas Ever Tbus (Comedy) 1000
Dec. 1 — The Qulncevllle RaflJe (Com.) 750
Dec. 1— Tbe Girl In the Taxi ((3om.) 300
Dec. 2— The Mountain Law (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5— The Madman (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7— The Long Strike (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — Getting Even With Emily (0>m.)
Dec. 8 — Stray Bullets (Com.) 1000
Dec. 9 — A Frontier Doctor (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 12— The First Man ^Com.) 1000
Dec. 14 — The Hack & Schmidt Bout (Com.)
Dec. 14 — A Polished Burglar (Com.) 1000
Dec. 15 — A (JoodfelloWs Christmas Eve (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 16 — The Cowboy Coward (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 19 — Tbe Three Bears I Juvenile) 1000
Dec. 21 — Winning An Heiress (Om. Dr.) 300
Dec. 21 — The Foiling of Red Dugan (Dr. i 700
Dec. 22 — The Millionaire Barber (CJom.) 1000
Dec. 23 — Broncho Billy's Christmas Dinner (Dr.)lOOO
GATTHONT.
Nov. 25 — ^The Escape from the Dungeon (Dr.).. 825
.Vov. 25 — Cave Homes on the Canary Isles (Sc.) 180
Nov. 28— A Busy Cupid (Com.) 768
Nov. 28 — Review of the Austrian Army (Sc.). 232
Dec. 2 — The Promoter (Dr.) 1140
Dec. 5 — Jlmmle Tricks the Landlady (Com.).. 475
Dec. 5 — The Challenge iDr.) 525
Dec. 9 — Camoens, the Portuguese Shakespeare.
Lisbon, 157S (Hist. Dr.) 610
Dec. 9 — Important Scenes In Paris, France (Sc.) 320
Dec. 12 — Heroism (Dr.) 610
Dec. 12 — Arabian Customs (Ind.) 366
Dec. 16 — A Queen's Treachery, or the Betrayal
of Charles VI of France (Hist. Dr.)1000
Dec. 19 — Through the Enemy's Lines (War
Dr.) 985
Dec. 23— The Maid of Argos (Dr.) 980
ITAT.T.M,
Not. 29 — Among the Irish Fisher Folk (Edu.).
Nov. 29 — The Franciscan Friars of KlUamey,
Ireland (Top.)
Dec. 1 — How Betty Captured the Outlaw
(Comedy)
Dec. 1 — A Glimpse Into the Yellowstone Na-
tional Park (Scenic)
Dec. 4 — Arrah-Na-Pogne (3 reels) (Dr.) 3000
Dec. 6 — The Long Arm of the Law (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — Too Much Realism (Com.) 1000
Dec. 11— Molly Pitcher (Hlstorlcal-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — Norma From Norwav (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 15— Rill's Flute (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. IS— He Who Laughs Last iCom. i 1000
Dec. 20— The Flash In the Night (Dr.i 1000
Dec. 22— Between Father and Son (Dr.) 1000
LUBIN.
Not. 29 — Tbe Crab Industry (Ind.) 400
Not. 30 — A Nicotine Conspiracy (Ck>m.) 1000
Dec. 2— Western Chivalry (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 4 — A Head for Business (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 6— Sins of the Father (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7 — Ixive's Lalvir Ix>st (Com.) 1000
Dec. 9 — The Teamster (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 11 — A Girlish Impulse (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — Mr. and Mrs. Suspicions (Com.) 400
Dec. 13 — Quick: A Plumber (Com.) 600
Dec. 14— The Substitute (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 16— A Timely Lesson Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 18— Ix>ve Decides (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 20— Art versus Music (Com. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21 — Kiddles' Clirlstmas (2 reels — Xmas
Dr.) 1800
Dec. 23— The Sergeant's White Peril (Military
Dr.) 1000
ITFTTRB
Not. 16— The Miser Miner (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Not. 23— An Oil Country Romance (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 30 — Tbe Reason Why (Com.) 1000
Dec. 7 — A Western Girl (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14 — The Better Man (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21— The Mission Father (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2.* — 'l^he Ranchman's pebt of Honor (Com.
Dr. ) 1000
ECLIPSE.
(G. Kleijie.)
Not. 22 — Guy Fawkes or the Gunpowder Plot
(Dr.) 1010
Not. 29 — The Mysterious Stranger (Dr.) 610
Not. 29 — Salt Industry In Sicily (Ind.) 872
Dec. 6 — Tbe Luckless Banker (Dr.) 1002
Dec. 13 — The Tragedy of Old Age (Dr.) T98
Dec. 13 — Harbor of Marseilles, France (Sc.)... 21S
Dec. 20— The Jflracle (Dr.) 1040
PATHE.
Not. 25 — ^The Lost Necklace (Dr.) 1000
Not. 27— Patbe's Weekly No. 48 (Topical). .1000
Not. 29 — Incendiary Indians (Dr.) 745
Nov. 29 — Glimpses of San Francisco (Scenic).. 250
Nov. 30 — Oh! What a Thanksgiving Day (Com.) 775
Dec. 2 — Bear Hunt Romance (Dr.) 990
Dec. 4— Pathe's Weekly No. 49 (Topical) 1000
Dec. 6 — Hobo Luck (Am. Com.)
Dec. 7 — The Poisoned Arrow (Am. Dr.)
Dec. 9 — Her Little Slipper (Am. Dr.)
Dec. 11 — Pathe's Weekly No. 50 (Topical) 1000
Dec. 13 — The Flower Girl of Los Palmas (Am.
Dr. ) 990
Dec. 14 — An Episode of the Early Mormon Days
(Am. Dr.) 820
Dec. 14 — Tbe Magic Suit (3aBe (Trick) 150
Dec. 16 — A Mother's Remorse i.Am. Dr.) 995
Dec. 18— Pathe's Weekly No. 51 (Top.) 1000
Dec. 2i) — The Fatal Posing (.Am. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21 — Dad's Smash-Up (Am. Com.) 1000
Dec. 23 — Actors' Hearts (Am. Dr.) 1000
C. G. P. C.
Not. 28 — Picturesque Hungary (Scenic) 290
Nov. 30 — A Llfe-Savlng School In Aostralla
(Educational) 220
Dec. 1 — Rover Is Jealous (Com.) 660
Dec. 1 — Capturing Polar Bear Cubs (Adv.).. 290
Dec. 1 — Examination of tbe Stomach by X-Rays
(Educational) • 160
Dec. 5 — The Secret of the Confessional (Dr.)..
Dec. 6 — Fishing In the Ceram Islands (Sc.)..
Dec. 7 — French Cuirassier Manoeuvres (Military)
Dec. 8 — Eva's Faithful Furniture (Com.)
Dec. 8 — Gathering and Preparing Cocoannts In
the Philippine Islands (Ind.)
Dee. 12 — Youth versus Age (Dr.) 795
Dec. 12 — Small Trades In Malacca (Edn.) 200
Dec. l.T — In the Grip of Alcohol (2 reels) (Dr.). 2000
Dec. It* — Princess CJharming (Juvenile) T
Dec. 19 — Landscapes In Japan (Scenic)
Dec. 22 — Providential Bread (Dr.)
Dec. 22 — In Japan — Nara (Scenic)
SELIO.
Dec. 1— In Japan (Scenic) 600
Dec. 1 — Seeing Cincinnati (Scenic) 600
Dec. 4 — A Diamond In the Rough (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — A Frontier Girl's Ourage (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7— The Maid at the Helm (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — The Plumber (Com.) 600
Dec. 8— A Day With a Circus (Novelty) 400
Dec. 11 — The Chief's Daughter (Dr.) 600
Dec. 11— April Fool (Com.) 600
Dec. 12 — A Romance of the Rio Grande (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 14 — George Warrington's Escape (Hlst.-
Dr.) 1000
Dec. 15 — Industries of the South and West
(Edn.) 10(H)
Dec. IS — Evangeline (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 19 — For His Pal's Sake (Dr. ) 1000
Dec. 21 — Brown of Harvard (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22— The Little Widow (Dr.) 1000
■VITAGRAPH,
Nov. 28— The Freshet (Dr.) 1000
Not. 29 — The Voiceless Message (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 1 — The I..ast Cent (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2 — The Husking Bee (C:omedy) 1000
Dec. 4 — Saving the Special (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — The Hypnotist (Com.) 1000
Dec. 5— A Slight Mistake (Com.) 1000
Dec. 6— The Black Chasm (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8— War (HlstorlcalDr.) 1000
Dec. 9 — His Wife's Secret (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 11— One Touch of Nature (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 12— The Military Air Scout (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — The Ventriloquist's Trunk (CJora.) 1000
Dec. 15 — Love at Gloucester Port (Dr.) 1(X)0
Dec. 16 — The Sick Man from the East (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. IS — Viiagraph Monthly of Current Events
(Topical) 1000
Dec. 19 — Vanity Fair (3 reels — Dr.) 3000
Dec. 20 — Fires of Driftwood (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22 — .\ Reformed Santa Claus (Dr.i 1000
Dec. 23— The Old Doll (Dr.) 1000
THE MOVING PILTURE WORLD
939
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Ring Yuletide in
WITH
DEAGAN BELLS
OR
DEAGAN CHIMES
A SET OF OUR FAMOUS
Musical Electrical Bells
You could not get a greater, attraction for the lnjlidays.
Better order your set now, and avoid the rush for Christmas.
We make the Electric Bells in various sizes from
$40.00 up
The most popular sets of Bells we are now making are the
No. 310 outfit
25 BelU, 2 Octaves Chromatic, C to C
Complete with resonators, keyboard and all electrical apparatus.
Price of this outfit is $75.00
Will be shipped to you for examination and trial on
receipt of $5.00 to guarantee express chj
Every set of bells guaranteed one
Aluminum Chimes from $40.00 an<
fV rite for circulars and descriptive
matter
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 N. Clark Street
CHICAGO, ILL.
940
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
ILC VENTILATING FANS
ARE STANDARD FOR THEATRE VENTILATION
We are specialists
We have over 200
in Chicago theatres.
I LG FANS ARE
the self cooled motor
sumption— quiet run-
lation— freedom from
capable engineering
be glad to lay out
in theatre ventilation,
fans and blowers
alone.
NOTED FOR-
— low power con-
ning—ease of instal-
repairs. We have a
department and will
your system.
ILG Self Cooled Motor Fan.
SEND US A SKETCH OF YOUR THEATRE WITH SEATING CAPACITY AND TELL US THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGE
AVAILABLE, WE CAN THEN TELL YOU HOW TO PLACE THE FANS, WHAT THEY WILL COST TO INSTALL
AND OPERATE. ILG FANS CAN BE INSTALLED BY ANY ELECTRICIAN.
ILG ELECTRIC VENTILATING CO., 160 WHITING STREET, CHICAGO, ILL.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
9J'
To Obtain tlie Best Result You Must Use tlie
BEST CARBONS
Motion Picture Machines require Carbons that are
particularly adapted for the purpose.
Use ArCO-Biograph Brand
The Distinguishing Mark of
our Specially Manufactured
CARBONS
for Motion Picture Machines
CARBONS for all Makes of Flaming Lamps
Carried in Stock.
L. E. Frorup & Co., Importers
232-234 Greenwich St.. New York
rb
The Famous Seamless Silver Screen
Ell* fief lection. Refraction, Ahtori
mUOaying Hon. Pmpectivt and Deptf,
Results of Long Devoted Study and
Experimenti on Scientific Principlet
MtAUZINU
A SCREEN that will absorb the rain and defects in
the films, by producing bright Daylight Pictures with
Maximum Depth and I'ers|)ective.
The reason you may have a brightly lighted theater.
'Ihe reason you get the same effect from the pictures in
any part of the theater.
The reason there is no glaring effect to annoy the eyes
of the patrons.
The reason you get good pictures from the use of
either alternating (jr direct current.
The reason you- would not part with the SILVER
SCREEN' after you have installed same, for ten times its
cost.
NOTICE.
Not a SCREEN of invisil)]f Scnms, liiit an .ilisuliitilv
SH.A.MLESS SCREEN.
Made of material to last
No relmishinn or rei)lacetncnt necessary.
Join the hundreds who are installing the SILVER
SCREEN.
Join tiiMse who are seeking information of the best
SCUI l".N on the market.
I'very owner a Booster.
-Sold on easy payments.
1 ilieral discount when sold for cash.
.^'lijiped on approval.
Write us at once and state which proposition you desire
Aijents ivaiili'd in iiiiasstgiicd territory.
Good chance for men of ability.
The Silver Screen Co., 229 Colonnade Bldg., Toledo, 0>
GINES CO. of ROME
Studlis and Factories, Rome and Padora
ribiTii /Preferred Stock Lire 2,000,000
^''"1*1 lOrdinary Stock, 3,750,000
Fully Paid-up Lire 5,750,000
ITALIAN-TURKISH WAR.
The first series are now all sold and the next ship
ment expected about end of month, showing Aviator
in Warfare, Episodes of last engagement. Insurrec-
tion of Arabs. Approximately 1000 ft.
Orders executed in strict rotation.
Poster*.
Branch for the
United States of America
445 Broome St., cor Broaaway
New York City
TELEPHONE, SPRING $232
TELEGRAPHS. C/NES NEW YORK
AT LAST
It is possible to hare daylight
pictures to run continually in ■
lighted theatre.
Beautiful even illumination with
inexpensive indirect lighting fix-
tures. Not an electric bulb in
sight. The light thrown to the
ceiling and diffused through the
room. No annoying side lights.
Theatre lighting revolutionized
by this Eye COMFORT SYS-
TEM of Indirect Lighting.
Hundreds of installations being
made.
Our engineering department
will furnish you free of expense,
reports and recommendations on
request.
No. E-40S. Ll*t S U.SS.
Aak diicouaU of your Electric
dealer. If he doej not carry,
write us direct.
Eaclaeerioi Reports Fre*
BETTER
LESS
LIGHT AT
EXPENSE
Investigate —Write today
NATIONAL X-RAY REFLECTOR CO..
235 Jackson Blvd.. Chicago.
Gentlemen : —
Send full information regarding lighting of our theatre
Length Width Ceiling Heighth
Name .^ddress
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
THE CARL BARCKHOFF COMPANY
Builders of PIPE ORGANS
with or without self playing attachment
POMEROY, OHIO, U.S. A.
ESTABLISHED 1819
Over 3,000 Barckhoff Organs in use in the United
States which testify to their superiority and dura-
bihty in construction, workmanship and cliaractcr
of tone.
We make a specialty of Organ Chimes manu-
factured from the choicest Bell Metal. Not made
bv anv other builder.
A N N O U N C E M E N T
We have purchased the sole rights to manufacture
The Celebrated Radium
Gold Fibre Screen
Positively the only successful
DAYLIGHT
Curtain on the market
Writt for particular*
American Theatre Curtain & Supply Co.
Main at Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo.
TRANSARC
Price $50.
Diraensiont, 8J4" z loji" z 11"
Core Loss, 55 Watt.
Volts *t arc, 35.
Amperes, 30-40-50-60.
Construction
Tke core is of the "SHELL" type construction with highest frmde
of steel lamitatioiu, exposing the outfide surface to the air, while the
•oils mounted therein are carefully wound and treated in the aioat
approTed manner and protected from anjr possible damage thereto,
being mountel inside the core. For illustrated catalogue and fall
Information applj to
THE ST. JOHN CORPORATION
180 Broadway, NEWtf N ORK CITY
S«le Distributors for MOHAWK ELECTRIC CO.. Albany, New Yerk.
American Moving Picture Machine Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF THE
STANDARD
Automatic Moving Picture Machine
101-102 Beekman Street
New York
Do You Know, Mr. Exhibitor,
That the public wants to know what they will see before they pay
their price of admission to your theatre ?
The Only Way to Show Your Programme
is by using a method that cannot be improved upon for ages
to come.
Our Best Proof
are the hundreds of easels in front of theatres, through the
country. Look at one in your city today. Then cut out this
slip and mail to us. The Easels are $10.00. The Posters $2.00
per week for the entire output.
To give you a start, we will send you all
or any part of old releases from July lo, 'it,
to Oct. 30, '11, for $1.00 per week.
Exhibitors
Advertising Company
Suite 604-605-606
117 North Dearborn St.
Chicago, 111.
Exhibitors Advertising Co.,
117 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
Enclosed find $10.00 for frame and check
for $ for Posters, to commence with
the week of , 191 1.
Name .
Theatre
Street .
City
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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Ciiangeable ILLUMINATED Program Sip
r A
KASILY orKKAIKI). QUICKLY
CHANGKD, INfcXPENSIVt
JackBonville, FU., Sept. 28th, igii
To Whom It May Conciin:
I have been a user of the Zenith
Kicctric Announciator for leveral
montht in my various houiei, and 1
am pleased to lay that the results have
been most satisfactory. I consider it
> necesilty to a well-regulated theatre.
(Signed)
MONTGOMIIY AmUIBMIMT Co.,
by F. T. Montgomery, Prei.
Write for descriptive matter
jn'l MioprvmaWinf nartiriilsrs
Zenith Manufccturing Ce
P.O. Box2S2 Cincinnati, Ohio
FOR SALE
Mirror Screen S" \ i i"
S200
Outfit No. 310 Deagaii Bells
60
I^. C. Edison Phonograph (Cost 125)
75
I Piano, Krell (C.ood (^)ndition) .
100
3 1). C. Electric Fans
25
TERMS CASH
THE ABOVE ARE BARGAINS
PRINCESS THEATRE : Anderson
Ind.
im)i:pkm)km film skkvice
I ILM8 tUl vkill HUING BACK LOHT TKAUL A I. til. ki(bei ■•.
i>ric<), but twico ■• food.
Look at th<*««* prltrt
:< 000 ft. — 6 tinirs a woak tU 00
^.(XM ft. — 7 tim«a a week 1& 00
3.000 ft — « timxa a wosk II 00
3.000 ft. — 7 timri a weak . tO.OO
Sunfi and litbovraphs Freo^Exproaa oa* way.
BEND FOB LIST.
STOCK BOLL TICKETS— 7c p«r M In lots of MM or mora.
Haritains In Second Hand Marhinn»^Wrlt« Today
AMl'SEMENT SI PPLY COMPANY
Kt.S NO. Df.irhorn Simt
Chicaiiu, III.
A GUNDLACH
PROJECTION LENS
Will Certiinly ImproYe Your Pictjr
will make it sharp, clear
and brilliant, and if you
give the height and width
of the screen and the dis-
t.iiice from the Lens to the center of the screen we can
furnish a Lens to make the picture just the right size.
< iundlach Projection Lenses are furnished to order
with Powers and Motiograph Machines. They are sold
by all Film Exchanges subject to approval.
GundUch- Manhattan Optical Company
808 Clinton Ave., So. Aochester, N. Y.
RELIABLE
FILM-SPLICER
The Reliable Film Splicer .ppued^for
DURABLE AND EVERLASTING
M»ke» smooth, everlait-
ing splices quickly.
Mttche* tprocJcct bole*
perfectly.
IT WELDS THE FILM
PriceComplete^Soo
Ask your Elxchangc to
show you how it works;
Manufactured only by
I.J.Wellmann
Boi J68, Callettsburt, Ky.
MAKE 'EM YOUR-
SELF SLIDES
Make them yourself. Written with pen and ink
or typewriter. Three minutes to make a slide. Used
for advertising slides, to announce future or feature
programmes, for chorus slides when chorus slide is
missing. We send four colors of gelatin. The slides
look well and any one can make them. They are
handy also for announcing vaudeville acts. In fact
they may be readily used for anything you may wish
to say to your audience.
For the sum of three dollars ($3) cash with order,
we will send by express, charges not prepaid, or
$3 50 by registered mail, prepaid, the following :
24 cover glass, i package binder strips, i dozen
mats. I instruction sheet, i form sheet and 50 strips
assorted colors gelatin — enough for from 300 to 400
slides. Order now. Address
UTILITY TRANSPARENCY CO.
1733 West 9th St., Brooklyn, N. y.
044
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
WE MAKE SUPPLIES
III pnnliKu a >lca<l\. clear, sliarp and llickcrlcss picUirc.
Jj? 12.00 for a non-vil)ratinjj machine table that you cant bump out
of alignment; you only pay ex])ress if you find it unsatisfactory
after 30 days' trial.
Improved Intermittent Action Complete, in-
cluding Star, Cam, Arbor and Sprocket, $12.00.
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thirty others.
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We Buy More Features than any firm in the U. S.
PURE AIR
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IN CASH PRIZES
FOR SCENARIOS
The "Imp" Company wants the
beat 500-foot comedy scenarios it
can buy for its third release. To
stimulate the interest of the best
writers we offer special prizes for
the four best comedies received at
the "Imp" office before the first of
the year. Names of winners will
'■3C used on title of prize films as
well as advertised in the papers.
Address scenarios to Carl Laemmie,
"Personal, care of "Imp Company,
102 West 101st St.. New York City.
1st Prize, $100.00
2nd Prize, 75.00
3rd Prize, 60.00
4th Prize, 50.00
The "Imp" Company will un-
hesitatingly pay the highest prices
for all other scenarios submitted
during this contest and found
available by Mr. Laemmie. We
want to be known as the company
that makes the best comedy films
on earth— and we are willing to
pay for it ! ' Lets have the best
you've got— and quickly!
The "Imp" Company
102 W. 101st St., New York, N. Y.
Carl I.»rninilr. /'rf.vi./. «/
G. W. Bradenburgh
Cinematograph Films
lii North Eiffath Stre«t. Philadelphia, Pa
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Italy -Turkey War
980 ft., price 8 cts. ft.
One-sheet four color posters
The Only Film Show-
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Scene I — Governor-General of
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Scene 4 — Havoc of shell strik-
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Scene 7 — .-Xfter the Ultima-
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destruction of Benghazi, show-
ing customs house being de-
stroyed bv the ten-inch shells of
the R. N.' Roma.
State Rights given away on
orders in quantities.
Photography perfect ; will al-
low examination.
All films cash with order.
Next week's release:
Capt. Fox and The Chinese Rebels
Potters? Yet!
ANOTHER WAR FILM
Independent Film Service
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PADRE ERNESTO RISKS LIFE TO NURSE THE DON
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the latter's displeasure and abuse. Yet he alone vol-
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the dread disease small-pox. When Hernando recovers
and the Padre dies, the slave becomes enraged that the
noble Padre should have been sacrificed for an unworthy
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We have been making moving picture ma-
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the very best product of inventive genius and
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Into it have been incorporated stability, perfect
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the Power's No. 6. It has made our reputation, and will
add to yours.
Get a POWER'S No. 6, and Have the
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Catalogue G will tell you all about it
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Vol.10. No. 12
December 23. 1911
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%^ Request Nozv "Greatest December's" Greatest Picture!
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RIDER HAGGARD'S MYSTERY MASTERPIECE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26.
A Special and a Feature Issued as a Regular Thanhouser Release
Released Friday, December 29
Last of the "Greatest December" Issues
THE EXPERT'S REPORT
Scene
from
"She"
Here is the wonder-subject you have been waiting for.
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To be
booked at any exchange NOW. Ask to-day. Don't join the line
when it stretches clear around the block. Remember, there are two
kinds of dandy one-sheets for the picture and a rich three-sheet Art-
poster. You can bill it like a circus. And once your displajr pulls
the people inside, the picture will astound and stun them with its
startling effects and amazing mystery situations.
is something novel in the dramatic way, introducing a "twist" that
will thrill and satisfy any audience. Try to be at your exchange
when they put on the reel for inspection. Get a line on the "twist"
we're tipping you about, for use in your advertising. And don't for-
get that "The Thanhouser Kid" drops to the bottom of a well in this
picture. Mention TH.AT in your advertising. Here is a good,
strong story that any patron will appreciate.
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TktnhouMf Co.. New Rochelle. N.Y.
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f«c your "Greatest December" fea-
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l EXTRA! Plenty of Billing Matter for "SHE!
(Thanhouser Company beg to announce that the exhibitor can secure from his exchange two kinds of
one-sheet four-color lithos for "She," and a three-sheet Artposter. The supply of the three-sheet Art-
I posters is limited and it is requested that you give your exchange XOW an idea of how many three-sheet
Artposters you will require.
THANHOUSER COMPANY
New Rochelle, N. Y.
Sales Company Agents for U. S. and Canada
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Do Your Christmas Shopping Early. Book These Releases Now!
1 he second of our Child's Fairy Stories Scrits
RELEASED TUF:SDAY, DEC. 19th
THE THREE BEARS
{Length, approx. i.ooo feet.)
The story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is familiar to every man. woman atul child It i- rm
excellent production, with much quaint humor, and will prove a liit with adults and children alike.
A split reel of comedy and drama
RELEASED THURSDAY, DEC. 21st
WINNING AN HEIRESS
{Length, approx. 300 feet.)
Sapleigh becomes a chaufTeur in order to marry an heiress. It is a rude awakening he has when he
finds that "Muriel," whdm he has believed to be the pretty daughter, is in reality a pet monkey.
Released with
THE FOILING OF RED DUGAN
{Length, approx. 700 feet.)
A thrilling dramatic story. "Red" threatens revenge when sentenced to the penitentiary for a long
term. He escapes and makes an attempt on the judge's life, but the latter is saved by the courageous Jimmy,
the judge's son.
A scream in every foot of this full reel lonied}'
RELEASED FRIDAY, DEC. 22nd
THE MILLIONAIRE BARBER
{Length, approx. i.ooo feet.)
There is novelty in the plot of this excellent comedy, and the comedy situations arc immense. .\ barber
passes himself off for a millionaire and has a gay time until his real identity comes out. It is then "back to the
clippers" for him.
A Western Christmas picture with "Broncho Billy"
RELEASED SATURDAY, DEC. 23rd
Broncho Billy's Christmas Dinner
{Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
An excellent Christmas release, with thrills, sensations and excitement — but best of all, it is big with
the true spirit of Christmas good cheer and good will. .\hsoUitfly the host holiday release this year.
E^ssanay Film Mfg. Company /.,
521 First National BanK Building. Chicago. 111.
LONDON
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Shall It Be Sunday?
IECLjMR now issues one AiMEKICAN Reel on TL'ELSDAY and one PAR IS Americanized
Reel on THURSDAY. Heavy demand necessitates releasing another American Eclair.
We asked the trade what dav of the week would be best for this regular release. MOST
EVERYBODY SAID SUNDAY, BUT WE WANT TO BE SURE.
Suppose you drop us a line and give your preference, after looking over the present
Independent program carefully.
WeVe Engaged
Notables
Men and women prominent
in the moving picture lime-
light. ECLAIR accepts only
the best talent with a repu-
tation.
Announcement will be made
next week naming these new
ECLAIR acquisitions.
Courtesy to concerns using
them at present forbids our
giving naimes now.
Coming Soon!
The Greatest Two Reels
Ever Given to Pictures —
ALCOHOL
A production and a sermon
in one.
SEND FOR BOOKLET
of the stoo' and further particulars.
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not.
COMING RELEASES
TUESDAY AT • 11
December 19 A 1 FaglC JOKe
Unutual Detective
Drama
Decemberzi A Heaft Bowed DowD
Wondrouf
Child
Story
Decembefze THe WroDg Bottle
An AlmoMt
Tragedy
THURSDAY TL C'l l T U
December 28 1 he Ollent tall ^ ''-^-"^ ^'
TUESDAY ri* ,«„_-._ - Victorien Sardou' t
January 2 UlVOrCOnS Great Corr^edy
™u^?f Old Papers — Old Souvenirs
An Unusual Drama
TUESDAY
January 9
A Doctor's Duty
A Hospital Story
w?n^ The Inventor coll'XJcy
TUESDAY ILM • • D U
January 16 Mamie DOltOU ^ »*^°" ^' "
t Comed\
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We are pleased to state that at this time twenty-eight states are now being
offered the National Exclusive programme of twenty-one releases each and
every week.
We are working as fast as conditions will allow, and should it be that you
are in a territory not being served, we beg of you to be patient for a little
while. We are bending all our efforts to cover the balance of the territories
still open.
Our franchises are valuable, and we do not propose to grant them to
whomsoever might apply. We have selected men with records in the business
world whose character and financial standing lend strength, which we be-
lieve their connections with our organization will prove.
The conditions of our franchises of exclusiveness to exhibitors are very
stringent. Our aim to protect the exhibitors is the fundamental basis of our
contract.
In case your territory is not being served, interest yourself in the ex-
change franchise, which we grant free t > responsible business men.
We invite the public to review our programme daily at our exhibition
rooms.
THE PROGRAMME OF QUALITY
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EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMME
MONDAY
Plantation, Clarendon, Mono
3 Beels
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Rose, Deutscbes Blograph, Helio
3 Reels
THURSDAT?
Washington, Hepwix, Film d'Art
3 Beels
SATURDAY
Oklahoma, Deutsches Bioscope, Savoy
3 Beds
Federal, Mondia, Latium
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FRIDAY
Moha'wk, Cricks & Martin, Aquilla
3 Beels
SUNDAY
California, Messters, Comerio
3 Beds
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Four Imps on Three Reels
Bringing out a "splil" red every Saturday inean> that we are really i)roducing I'QUR different Imp
subjects every week — a plan which represents a terrific outlav of money and which you should take
fullest advantage of by MAKING SURE YOU GET THE 'MONDAY IMP, THE THURSDAY
IMP AND THE SATURDAY "SPLIT" IMP e-v-e-r-y w-e-e-k. T. T. Lynch, Ottumwa, la., says: "I
think so much of Imps that I have changed the name of my theatre to the "IMP." Chas. J. Snelling,
Alva, Okla., wrote to his exchange and said : "What would you want for a twelve-roll service and
MAKE IT ALL IMPS?" I. Feinstein, Jefferson Theatre. Hobokcn, N. J., says: "Keep up the good
work and THREE IMPS A WEEK WON'T BE ENOUGH."
"At the Stroke of Three"
A peach of a love story, thrilling and exciting throughout. Released Monday, Dec. 25th. Copyright
191 1. Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America.
"The Portrait"
One of the best dramas the IMP ever produced. Original and powerful. Released Thursday.
December 28th. Copyright 191 1. The Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America.
"A Lesson to Husbands"
This is the first half of our Saturday Split of Dec. 30th. On the same reel you will get a corking
farce entitled
"Broke"
With a real laugh in every one of its 600 feet. Released Saturday Dec. 30th. Both subjects copy-
righted 191 1. The Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America.
HINT— Be sure of AT LEA ST THREE packed houses every
. ! week, by using THREE IMPS EVERY WEEK. Picture post A SPLIT IMP
cards of KING BAGGOT are mighty good souvenirs to give your i^y^^^ Stttffidfr
patrons. Ask about them.
The Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America
CARL LAEMMLE, Pres.
102 West 101st St. New York
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December 8th, 1911.
Motion Picture Distributing A Sales Co.,
Ill East 14th Street* New York.
Gentlemen:
The Edison Reissue ceimera patent No. 12037, owned by the
Koticn Picture Patents Company, has Just been a second time reissued as No.
13329, December 5, 1911, for the balance of the term of the original patent^
that is to say, to August 31, 1914.
In our opinion this new Reissue is invalid and void.
The new Reissue chiefly consists of a disclaimer (by omission) of
claim 4 of Reissue No, 12037, which claim was held invalid by the U.S.
Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in March, 1907, (151 Fed,
767) and the delay in disclaiming which was referred to by the same Court
in Kay, 1911, (187 Fed. 1007) as the reason for refusing preliminary in-
junction on any claim of the patent.
The Motion Picture Patents Company, in order to secure tne new
Reissue No, 13329, was under the law obliged to surrender the old Reissue
12037, and with that surrender all existing litigation for alleged in-
fringement and all claims for alleged infringement of that Reissue 12037
abate and come to an end. The new Reissue can be enforced only by en-
tirely new litigation. In our opinion the new Reissue was granted by the
Patent Office without authority in law, and further, in our opinion, if
the new Reissue is litigated it vrill be declared invalid and void.
Very truly yours.
J
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MOTION PICTURE DISTRIBUTING AND SALES CO.
Ill East 14th Street, New York City
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A, BIG SACRED SUNDAY FRA TURt: with Santa Claus as the Harbinger of
Hope and Faith
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Released SUN DA Y. DFX EMBER 24 . . Shows the Rising Sun breaking a dawn of a new era of
better things and thrce-a-wcek.
Write
Feature
For
Lobby
Displays
lit
NOW
958
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GREAT NORTHERN
CARL ALSTRUP
Flaying Leading Parts in
All Feature Comedies
Release for Saturday, December 1 6th
HIS FIRST MONOCLE
A delicious comedy film with every scene a laughable one.
OS THE SAME REEL :
GREECE
An admirable travel subject, depicting many interesting scenes amongst which the
Corinthian Canal, Corfu Harbor, and the German Emperor's mansion are included.
Release for Saturday, December 23rd
THE TWINS
A corking good comedy film with a laugh all the way through.
ON THE SAME REEL:
FROM OSTERSUND TO STORLIEN
A superb travel subject. A niagnihcent as well as realistic picture which is bound to
delight everybody.
All Firtt-ClasM Independent Exchanges Handle Our Product
Sold Only Through Motion Picture Diatributing
and Sales Company
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO-J E. 14th St., N.Y.
INORDISK FILM CO. OF COPENHAGEN.)
I "WE'RE BOOKED 50LIP
(WITH THE CHAMPION FILM Co
GET YOUR DUDS"
A OOOO MOVE
Sherlocko and Watso
Already Favorites
in the public eye, will appear in
Champion pictures, in special
dashing, laugh-convulsive Com-
edies. We have the exclusive
privilege for this feature. There-
fore, every exhibitor must em-
ploy every means for book-
ing this
Cash Box Delight.
\_ iThe
Champion Film Co.
MARK M. DINTENFASS, GenM Mgr,
Now located in new offices at
145 West 45th St.
few YorkCitf
The Week's Releases
For Monday, Dec. 25th, 1911
"Bonnie Of The Hills"
Parted from her sweetheart, Bonnie leaves
her western home to educate herself at an
Academy. A subsequent meeting and auto
ride leads to their hold-up by bandits.
Bonnie cleverly outwits and captures them.
The sweethearts are then re-united.
For Wednesday, Decem-
ber 27th, 1911
"The Doctor's Close Call"
A young doctor, seeking to recover hi*
health in the West, is captured in the com-
pany of bandits. His faithful sweetheart
back East reads of his peril and courage-
ously saves him.
Robert G. Fowler
The Renowned Aviator
accompanied by a Champion
camera man, is making an
interesting air cruise from New
Orleans to the Atlantic seaboard.
Fascinating scenic pictures of
beautiful and pleasing value.
Overhead city flights will also
be included.
Digest This News ?
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959
CHRISTMAS EVE!
.Siiii.>liiiic aiul M'Uj; uuliout, the iound u£ bcll.s
iu the air! Christmas cheer and Christmas
gaiety and gladness everywhere! — Everywhere?
Ah, no! Even this night, when the world re-
joices, there are some who are desolate, some
whose hearts arc drear, some for whom the merrs
Christmas chimes strike only a knell !
"THE MARTYR"
REX Xmas Film,
Released Thursday, Dec. 21st
tells us the other side, the shadow lost and for-
gotten in the Yuletide brilliance. The sweet
spirit of the One t)f Galillec moves through the
thousand feet, and we throb and thrill at the
truth of it. "Ihe Martyr" is one to her own
mother-love, and the Christmas Eve of many
years come and go. and with the passing of each
a little more respect and a little more of her chil-
dren's love go with it. The sympathy and senti-
ment and sweet sadness which Miss Lois Weber
instills into the role will characterize it as a mas-
ter work of dramatic art.
It's an emotion picture !
It's a picture truly without peer or parallel !
R€X
MOTION PICTURE
MASTERPIECE CO.
573 Eleventh Avenue ^!SSSi\
New York City t^
Sales Co. says. ""The Martyr" like every other, wnll do a lot of good!
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OH! SEE THE BIRDIES!
IN spite of the fact that the house
was green, v^e tried to light our
cigars, and it was Sunday. But
the horse continued galloping,
and the sun sanK into the E^st. even
though the birds chirped Ah. it was
a merry tale, but the sad situation
didn't maKe the thermometer any
warmer There he sat. head bowed
on his arms, and the carpet tacKs frol-
icKed and sang! Until at last the
w^eather came, and it rained happily
Suddenly the tables ■were oblong,
but he still •wore the w^ig His face had
a terrible expression for half past two
in the evening There was a fierce
glint in his lips, and his eyes curled
scornfully, as the tears ran up his
forehead The bandanna handKer
chief roamed around the room, and
came bacK pleased at the vain quest
Then a cry arose and left the room
Oh, it w^as awful to contemplate !
Strong men on roller sKates. sailing
off into the distance and telephoning
that they would be late for dinner.
WeaK women lifting tons of feathers.
maKing light of their occupation
And as they labored, delight went out.
and silence w^as heard on all sides
Even the trees •were barKing. And
the brooK rippled on. and the side-
w^alKed.
So it went for four hundred years
and a month; but a time came v/hen
the mystery was cleared, and the
grass grew^ again and the battlefield
v»/^as closed for the evening
The secret will be released for the
first time on Sunday . . even sooner
than that !
THE GEM MOTION PICTURE CO.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
A GAUMONT
EVERY TUESDAY
and SATURDAY
AN ECLIPSE
EVERY
WEDNESDAY
CURRENT RELEASES
Qaumont, Tuesday, Dec. 26
FROM PITY TO
LOVE
Drama.
(COLORED)
About 826 ft.
The story of a maid's devotion
which finally ends in love.
SCENES OFF THE COAST
OF NORTH AFRICA
Travelogue. About 124 ft.
Eclipse, Wednesday, Dec. 27
THE STOLEN
TREASURE
Drama. About 680 ft.
The dramatic story of a stolen
jewel box, which is finally re-
stored to its rightful owners.
FAIR EXCHANGE IS NO
ROBBERY
Comedy. About 322 ft.
Qaumont, Saturday. Dec. 30
CURING A
RECKLESS
STUDENT
Drama.
About I, GIG ft.
Charlie leads a gay life at col-
lege, but is "cured" of his reck-
less ways in a very effective
manner.
Advance Announcements Free. Write to
GEORGE KLEINE tGmom
166 No. State St., Chicago, III.
LICENSED BY THE MOTION PICTURE PATENTS CO.
Comet
Released Monday, December 25th
The Tie That Binds
(1000 Feet)
A dainty comedy of domestic differences
in Gotham's social high life. Beautifully
presented by the Comet Stock Company
Released Friday, December 29th
The Crude Miss Prude
'1000 Feet)
A Comedy Romance of Intelligence
Office life. One of the funniest stories
of modern times.
The Exhibitor who stands for a " Story " in-
stead of a " Comet " is being sidetracked.
Through Mo'>.ion Picture Distributing and Sales Co.
Comet Film Co., neVTork^citV
LUX FILMS
The Films the
Exhibitor Demands
RELEASED DEC. 22, 1911
A Japanese
Love Story
DRAMA
Length, 977 Feet
10 East 15th St.
New York City
Telephone 3427 Stuyvasant
So!d Only Through
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ONLY EASTMAN RAW STOCK USED
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VITAGRAPH MONTHLY CURRENT EVENTS.
MONDAY DECEMBER ISth.
A Siufht-Secinj:; Tour of unprecedented wonders,
day Week delight.
A Grand-Stand view of World Marvels. A Holi-
VANITY FAIR'lTHREE reels.
TUZSDAV DECEMBER ISth.
This is the best possible and the One Big Offering of the Season. It comes in just right for the
Holidays. The New Era Feature Film that will catch the Holiday crowds.
FIRES OF driftwood:
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20th
Follow this: a storm at sea; a wreck; a woman saved from the deep; she turns out to be a siren
who lures her rescuer from his home and family. She deserts him for another. The deluded rescuer
returns home penitent on a Christmas Eve, is forgiven and reunited to his wife and child.
A REFORMED SANTA CLAUS
FRIDAY DECEMBER 22.
I J A general strike is on. The head of the Mines is pursued by the strikers ; rescued by a poor widow ■ ■
A| who disguises him as Santa Claus. He thinks of the misery of others. In gratitude for his escape, he %h
*K accedes to his employees' demands, makes himself happv and skives a Merry Christmas to all. gj
It makes you think. "The Old Doll," like old friends, is better than the new. It brings back ten-
^r der recollections of the past and brings two childhood friends together again in later years.
Next Week '^.UJ ^ J^^W^^^Next Week ^^
"SOME GOOD IX ALL"— A Merrv Christmas to all Monday, December 25th |\
"THE YOUNGER BROTHER"— Military Drama Tuesday, December 26th "
8 "TESTING HIS COURAGE"— Equal to the Test Wednesday, December 27th
"A DOUBLY DESIRED ORPHAN"— Doubly desirable Friday. December 29th
"IN THE CLUTCHES OF A VAPOR BATH"— A Laugh Producer Saturday, December 30th ,*
I The Vitagraph Company of America ^«1^ |
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LUBIN FILMS
Released Wed., Dec. 20, '11. Length about 1,000 ft.
Released Thurs., Dec. 21, '11.
Two Reels
"Art
VS.
M
USIC
JJ
A most laughable comedy in which two young
lovers, the one aspiring to be a composer and the
other an artist, are parted through their self im-
posed devotion to their respective arts. After-
wards meeting under unforseen circumstances,
each taking pity on the other's lack of ability,
they surreptitiously endeavor to lend to each other
a helping hand. The result, while unexpectedly
humiliating to both, leads to a happy ending and
cures them of their fads.
Scene from "THE KIDDIES' CHRISTMAS"
^^The Kiddies' Christmas''
A spectacular production in two reels portrayed
by the Lubin Company of famous players. This
picture is the sensation of the year and is pro-
duced at an enormous expense. It shows, besides
the spectacular, scenic and mechanical effects, live
animals, such as polar bears, sea lions, etc. You
cannot afford to miss this.
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Released Sat., Dec. 23, '11. Length about 1,000 ft. Released Mon., Dec. 25, '11. Length about 1,000 ft.
"Sergeant White's PeriF' "One Way to Win"
Sergeant White, a gallant young officer, rescues
a pretty senorita from the clutches of a wicked
Mexican and is in return rescued by his faithful
horse after he has been shot by the Mexican and
is drifting wounded down a stream. The horse
brings the troop of soldiers to his master.
Deals with a joke by means of which a love-
sick barber overcomes parental opposition and
gains a blushing bride and sufficient capital to
start him in business for himself. It is to be
hoped that he treats his own customers better
than he did those of his former employer.
LUBIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
CHICAGO: 208 N. FIFTH AVENUE
LONDON: 45 GERRARD ST., W
MODEL NEW STUDIOS,
20th and Indiana Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa.
BERLIN: 35 FRIEDRICH STR.
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NOTE:
Electrotypes of
this two column
newspaper ad
can be secured
from our office.
Price $1.10.
We also have
one and three
column ads pre-
pared for exhib-
itor's use.
Art photos of
Miss Taliaferro,
8 X 10 in., for
lobby display or
souvenirs, 20c
each, $2.00 per
dozen.
1 Sheet Lithos
3 ..
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Drawn from
life, four colors.
THE HOUSE OF
Lie
WILL RELEASE JAN. 1st, 1912
IM THREE! PARTS
The Moving Picture Beautiful
An all-;ibsorbing, dramatic creation of lavish pantomimir
elory . A t wcniy thousand dollar production with one of America's
highest priced dramatic stars leading a cast of three hundred and
fifty actors, among them, all the popular Selig favorites.
The cost of this wonderful production to von is next to nothing
- An Hoar Show— For Old and Young Alike— Don'l Miss ll!
~ WITH .
MISS MABtL TALIAFERRO
NOTE: Name of your theatre, date, prices, etc., can be set
up by your local paper if you use these ads.
NOTE:
Lecture and
manual of in-
structions for
properexhibition
of Cinderella,
price 25c. each.
Musical pro-
gram, press
sheet, cut proofs,
etr., free.
Cuts in all sizes
and screens for
sale at cost.
Send in your
name at once for
our mailing list
and we will send
complete de-
scriptions, prices
etc., on all Cin-
derella publicity
matter for ex-
hibitors.
DEC 23-A Modern Rip
An exceedingly human drama of everyday life.
.About 1000 ft.
DEC 28-Paid Back
The tease, dramatic
recital of a modem
newspap>er scoop. Founded on true inddentj
real life. Single reel feature.
DEC 26-The Bully of Bingo
M'^ III ^ h ^ strong western comedy drama
^" ** ' ^^ ■ ' pictured in beautiful Colorado.
About 1000 ft.
DEC 29-Their Last Chance
TTie West has proved the background for many fine
comedies. Here is one of it's brst. About 1000 ft.
SELIC POLYSCOPE COMPANY
20 EAST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILL.
Branch Offices: 12 Cerrard Street, London, W., Eng.
Hamburg
Budapest
St. Petersburg
964
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P90tl^
Profit by others' ex-
perience when you start
in the motion picture
business.
Experienced exhibitors have found
that it pays to buy the best machine
first. Don't waste your good money
on a cheap machine in order to find
this out for yourself — profit by the
experience of others.
There is not enough difference in
cost between a cheap machine and
THE
Edison Kinetoscope
UGdl
I^OIt^
the best motion picture machine
made, to make it worth your while
to consider any machine but the
Edison and run the risk of failure
of your show.
With the Edison Kinetoscope the
success of your show is practically
assured. Clear, steady pictures —
no flicker — bring the crowds and
keep them coming constantly. The
Edison's simplicity keeps your op-
erating cost down, its durability
minimizes your maintenance and
repair cost. It will outlast any
other motion picture machine made.
Write us to-day for complete par-
ticulars and copy of the Edison
Kinetogram.
, Scenes from "PAPA'S SWEETHEART"
Edison Films
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 26th
(Two subjects on one reel.)
"PAPA'S SWEETHEART"
CAST.
The Widower Marc HcDermott
Gladys Hulette
His Children < Yale Boss
i Edna Hay Weick
The Other Woman Elizabeth Miller
A simple and appealing story. Through a young girl's startling resemblance to
the portrait ot her beautiful mother, her father, a widower, is saved from what
would have been an unhappy marriage.
"MODERN WEAPONS FOR FIGHTING FIRE"
New "Vork City
This will interest all. It shows how the horse-drawn apparatus is being replaced
by automobiles, and the high-pressure service at woric. The latter is most sensational.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27th
"THE STUFF THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF"
CAST.
A Country Farmer William West
His Daughter Mary Fuller
Her Sweetheart Yale Benner
The Rich-man James Gordon
His daughter Laura Sawyer
Burlesque melodrama, through which the hero, the heroine, the villain and the
vlUainess go through the most awful adventures. The beginning and ending makes
the story plausible. Those who remember "Why Girls Leave Home," will find an
even bigger treat In this.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 29th
"A ROMANCE OF THE CLIFF DWELLERS"
CAST.
The Maiden Laura Sawyer
Rivals for her hand /^tfl^'rt ^P^o?
Taken at the Cliff Dwellers' Canyon, Manltou. Colorado, this tragic story is
bound to excite wide attention. In a series of wonderfully beautiful scenes, we are
shown how, at a period long before the discovery ot America, these people loved,
hated, fought and were punished.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 30th
"UNCLE HIRAM'S LIST"
CAST.
Uncle Hiram William West
Jimmie Long Yale Boss
His Mother Mrs. Wallace Erskine
His Sister Marion Brooks
His Little Sweetheart Leonie Flugrath
Lars Olesen Charles Ogle
Seth Jones Robert Brower
Samantliy Jones Alice Washburn
Jeremiah Brown, a storekeeper Richard Neil
The Doctor James Gordon
A tale of a country village with many different types. Uncle Hiram, the village
censor, kept a "Skunk List," on which he Inscribed the names of all guilty of
meanness. How Jimmie got on. and how he got t.iken off. forms the plot.
THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc., 72 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N. J.
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OFFICE
RECEIPTS
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TRICK FOR
EVERY ONE
WHO BOOKS
IT EVERY
WEEK
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'^Driving Home
the Cows"
A Civil War Masterpiece
Released Monday, January 1st
Simple in its theme, touching
in its pictures of home Hfe and
stirring in its battle scenes. In
every \va\- a feature production.
"The Coivboy Artist's Jonah Day
A Sure Fire Western Comedy
Released Wednesday, January 3rd
Pete thought his sketches would make him famous. So they did,
but not in the manner which he expected.
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on the Same Reel with
yy
The Dude Cowboy
"The O'Kalems' Visit to Killarney
Released Friday, January 5th
This split reel combines a rollicking comedy with a novel scenic picture, showing
the O'Kalems visiting picturesque spots about Killarney, Ireland.
SPECIAL MUSIC FOR ARRAH-NA-POGUE
Complete piano score and four-piece orchestration, postage prepaid, for 50 cents.
Three half-tone electros of ARRAH-\A-POGUE, postage prepaid, for 50 cents each.
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Vol. 10
DECEMBER 23, 1911
No. 12
AnVKKTlSIMi 1 Olt KXIimiTORS 979
AM(>N(J rilK KXIIIlllTOUS 1010-18
C.VI.KNDAU OK I.irKNSKI> UKLEASES »9«
CAI.KXn.VU UK INnKI'K.VKKNT KEI.KASES. .997
COMMENTS UN THK KII.MS I IniU-prnileiit ) 900
CUMMENI-S O.N THE III MS .IlfosoU) 988
COUUE.SI'ONnENCE ... 998
FAlTS AND COMMENTS.. .988
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I.NI>EPENl)ENT UKLEASE I>\Th>! l>iCi>
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
INgl 1IUE.S U>>2
IN THE NORTHWEST K*"".:
IN Tin: .SOI TH WEST loo-J
1,11 E.NSEK Kll..\t STORIES l'»>»
MCENSKH RELEASE DATES HfZl
LOl ISVII.I.E. KV I'txi
MAREI. TALIAFERRO TALKS AKOIT IMf-
TIRES 97.-.
NLWI KACTLRERS' ADVAN'CE NOTES 092
MAYORS PUTL'BE THEATER COMMITTEE
KEl'OIl TS 0H3
MOVINt; IMCTIRE EDI lAToR, Itli: !i7;i
INniANAI'ol.
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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
CARBON IMPOBTEXS.
FRORIP. L. E li">ll
KIEWERT. CHA.S. U 101.".
REISINGER. Ill GO 1010
ELECTBICAL & MECHANICAL EQinPHENT.
KOUT WAVNK VA.V.i. in lon
HAI.LIIEIU;. J. H li>301'«»
II.C, ELECTRIC CO 1<>24
MACKIE. H. A 1028-1027
MOORE HI BBLE CO 102U
SCHNEIDER. E 1019
ST. JOHN CORPORATION 102S
FILM BROKrSS.
E.XPOKT HL.M ItKOKERS.. 1017
INTERNATIONAL FILM TRADERS H»2»
N.KTIONAL FILM BROKERS 1010
FILM DEALERS A IMFORTEItS.
IN I'KKN'AriilNAI KIIM TUXDEKS liil(
FILM EXCHANGES.
ANTI-rniST FILM fO. ..1017
HRADENBIKG. GEO lf>2:»
FEATT'RE FILM CO 1010
FEATIRE FILM CO. (Toledo) 1020
FEATIRE AND EDICATIONAL FILM CO 1015
GREENE. W. E 1009
HETZ. L 1029
LAEMMLE FILM SERVICE I02S
SWAAB FILM SERVICE 1019
INDEPENDENT FILM MAMUTACTTmEBS.
CHAMIMON FlI.Nr CO O-VS
CO.MET FILM CO . .9«"
ECLAIR FILM CO .!»j.1
GEM MOTION PICTIRE CO .9.'>9
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO. »^iS
IMP nw
LUX FILM CO 960
M.\JEST1C FILM CO 1021
MOTION PICTURE DIS. & SALES CO 956
NESTOR FIL.M CO 962
NEW YORK MOTION PICTURE C» 997
POWERS PICTURE PLAYS 1006
REX MOTION PICTIRE CO 959
SOLAX MOTION PICTURE CO 957
THANHOUSEE CO 950
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MORTIMER FIL.M CLEANER CO...
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Facts and Comments
IT is plain to many observers, that affairs in the world
theatrical are slowly but surely approaching a crisis.
Disaster seems to overtake more than the usual number
of companies and many attractions of seemingly great
strength are closing in the middle of the season. More
than one cause contributes to this state of affairs, but the
chief cause, no doubt, has been the steady progress of
the moving picture and its latest special development —
the feature film. Managers are haunted by the fear of
dark houses and are looking with favor and desire upon
a moving picture entertainment, which is out of the
common and possesses novel and attractive features, at
the same time being long enough to make a full evening's
entertainment. At the present time few such attractions
exist and the demand exceeds the supply.
It is difficult to forecast with any degree of accuracy
the eventual results of this state of affairs, but one thing
seems certain : the special feature will force recognition
from all classes of manufacturers. The Licensed film
makers at the present time supply only their exchanges
with features and the exchanges treat the feature as
part of the regular releases and supply first of all their
exhibitors. Only when the feature has reached an age,
which makes it impossible as a substitute for a regular
theatrical attraction, will the Licensed exchanges rent
out their films to others than regular patrons. It seems
very probable, however, in view of the recent successes
of feature films, that the special or occasional exhibitor,
looking for big attractions in motion pictures, will not
be denied much longer and he will get what he wants.
The recent importation of great features clearly points
the way.
*
There is grave danger, that this wholesome and natural
demand for good fine features may in some quarters be
misunderstood and result in the production of sensational
and blood-red trash. Two or three such "features"
could do an incalculable harm to the motion picture, just
as its rise in popular favor and esteem seems assured.
The motion picture is very apt to be judged in the near
future by its features. Good, clean films are gammg
friends for the picture everywhere and are opening eyes
to the possibilities of the great art. The work of the
pioneer is always important and its character often de-
termines the future for many years to come. The "Get
Rich Quick" spirit caring nought for the future and in-
tent only upon rapid profits would be fatal to a proper
and profitable development of this new and important
phase of the motion picture.
* * *
LiT us not take too literally the frequent boast, "That
he who will mav take the glory, if I can have the
monev." The sentiment is as false in fact as it is vulgar
in form. If there were an atom of truth in it the art of
making motion pictures would have died in its infancy
in a cradle of dollars. With an assured market for their
products can it be that the dollar is the sole ambition
of the men who make films? If the indifference to art
and reputation reflected anything more than the miry
soul which first coined it into words, quality in pictures
would be a fanciful dream, with the triumph of the in-
ferior and mediocre as a solid background of reality.
♦
As a matter of fact, there can be no art. worthy of the
name, unless there are artists eager for the approval of
their own best instincts and the applause of their fellows.
Despite the gibes and jeers of critics, who are always
offended at seeing good in others, the fact remains, that
a most laudable desire to reach the highest possible per-
fection animates at least half a dozen producers, whom
every exhibitor could name as quickly as we could. A
desire for material gain may well exist with an ambition
for a great name — indeed, the lower motive is ennobled
by the higher aim. The start of some, who now strive
for renown no less than for money, was obscure and un-
promising in the extreme. The early products of all
have in the course of the years improved vastly. Who
will deny that the pinnacle of fame is the goal of many?
*
Let men with stunted intellects sneer and belittle and
cover up their own pitiable pettiness, they will never
impeach the fact, that the lure of the laurel is no myth
and that there is reward in fame as well as in dollars.
IN a recent article, entitled "The Enfranchisement of
the Moving Picture." The Movixg Picture World
spoke of the present inequitable discrimination of the law
in favor of the newspaper and against the motion picture,
treating the subject from all possible points of view.
As usual in due season our original discussion of the
subject has waked the echoes of esteemed contemporaries,
whose reluctance to give space to the motion picture is
more than overcome by the offer of advertisements. The
value of an echo should not be underestimated, whether
it be natural or like the phonograph, artificial. We re-
joice in the dissemination of correct views and sound
ideas and hope that these columns will continue to fur-
nish materials to such writers as may at times suffer from
a lack of originality.
* * *
ON the firing line and looking at things through the
spectacles of the practical exhibitor things are seen
at first hand and impress the writer more vividly than
the reports that come into the sanctum through the words
of third parties. Tlius we observed but recently one
great advantage of the feature film from the exhibitor's
viewpoint: The profit in the return engagement. Fea-
tures on a repetition often pay better than on their first
exhibition. This of course has not always been true, biit
with the increasing intelligence of moving picture audi-
ences the repeating of features has become exceedingly
profitable. Said one exhibitor of many years' experience
to the representative of The Moving Picture World:
"Four, or even three vears ago, I would not have dared to
show such films as 'the Two Orphans' and 'Foul Play'
to mv audience ; they were not ripe. To-day I repeat
these features and sell out." Great credit is due to the en-
terprise which has produced so many features recently and
has meanwhile well sustained its general good average.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
969
A Practical Solution of the Sunday Problem
By W. Stephen Bush.
IF the numerous organizations of exhibitors desire to
have a plank in their j)hitforn\s, wliich is more than
merely ornamental and may be carried into practice
with profit and presti}.,'e to the entire moving' picture in-
terests, let them everywhere be^'in without delay an in-
telligent and vigorous agitation for the legal right to
open their theaters on Sundays. With the right sort of
management such a campaign will beyond all doubt re-
sult in a complete victory.
In some states the moving picture entertainment is
under certain restrictions now authorized by law. while in
some cities Sunday privileges rest on nothing more se-
cure than the toleration of liberal-minded local execu-
tives, who may at the very next election be succeeded by
a fanatic with all the prejudices of a seventeenth century
witch-burner. Such privileges are not worth a year's
purchase.
Agitation for the right to keep the moving picture en-
tertainment open on Sundays must rest for its logical
basis on the educational value of the pictures and all
proposed legislation must be framed on the theory that
the public good and welfare is substantially promoted
by legalizing with proper safeguards the exhibition of
moving pictures on Sunday. The first step in such an
agitation must be an appeal to the intelligence and sense
of justice of the respective communities. A whining
prayer for toleration, the striking of some kind of a
bargain for police i)rotection or non-interference, is
unworthy of the standing of the motion picture. The
campaign must be prosecuted with energy and there
must be no fear to strike a blow straight from the shoul-
der whenever the situation demands the exposure of
falsehoods or the rebuking of willful ignorance.
The agitation must be systematic and had best begin
with an address to fairness and common-sense through
the medium of the press. Of course it will be best to
have the campaign thoroughly mapped out before the
first paragraph is given to the press. There is no time
like the present in this case and materials for a sound
logical series of arguments should be prepared at once
and the good work kept up in such a manner as to force
the matter on the attention of the general public. Buy
space if you must, but this, we believe, may not be neces-
sary with many papers, in fact only with such as are
actively hostile against the proposition. There are
plenty of men in the journalistic profession to-day, who,
remembering the traditions of better days, still regard
the editorial page as a free forum for the discussion of
public affairs. This kind of editors will either help you
or observe a neutral attitude, and in neither case is a con-
tribution to the counting room expected. Some aid and
comfort may also be looked for from enlightened min-
isters. The very fact that moving pictures are used
in churches on Sundays is a sound argument in favor
of a proper Sunday entertainment for the general public.
Let us next remember that no agitation, however well
conducted, will have any practical value, unless the thing
you agitate for is tangible and definite and can be under-
stood by all. We must be prepared at any time during
the campaign of education to answer the question :
"What do you want and how do you want it?" In the
present case the answer should come in the shape of a
carefully drawn draft of a proposed legislative enact-
ment. Then there will be something concrete and actual
to talk about. The measure, upon which the exhibitors
are to concentrate their efforts and which they are to
submit to the legislatures of their respective states at
the next meeting, should be ready at the very moment the
campaign is opened. I-cw newspapers would refuse
to print the general provisions of such a proposed law,
because it is a live topic and has decided news value.
A state law is much to be preferred to local regulations
in cities, townships or villages. The proposed legisla-
tive relief should, of course, be drawn by a competent
legal adviser with actual experience as a practical legis-
lator. The present law in .Massachusetts allows Sunday
entertainments, but leaves it all to the discretion of the
police. Such a law, though it may at times work to ad-
vantage if the police representatives are intelligent and
liberal, is vicious in princii)le, because too much discre-
tionary power, no matter in what hands it may be lodged,
is bound to be abused and lead to arbitrary practices.
The .sounder plan would be to place the control of the
Sunday entertainment in the hands of certain state offi-
cials of a higher gra<Ie with distinct limits to their dis-
cretion. This should be the gist of the proposed law:
Whenever the general character of a moving picture en-
tertainment is educational or religious it is to be per-
mitted on Sundays and a charge for witnessing such ex-
hibition shall be lawful. The formal consent of the
licensing officials is to be obtained, but there should be
a clause making it mandatory upon the officials to issue
the license, whenever the program is of the character
required by law and notice of the proposed entertain-
ment is given within a prescribed limit of time. An un-
just refusal of the officials to issue a license in a proper
case could at once be taken into court on a peremptory
writ and a ruling obtained in short order.
For the purposes of such an act it would be well to
have an accurate definition of the words "educational"
and "religious"' and we tentatively submit this definition:
Any subject shall be deemed educational if it illustrates
either the customs or institutions or the scenery of this
or any foreign country, or if it shows the workings of
any domestic or foreign industry, or if it presents scenes
or episodes from the history of the nations, or if it is
based on a classic masterpiece of ancient or modem lit-
erature. A subject shall be deemed religious if it is
based on any part of the sacred scriptures, or r>n any
incident taken from sacred history.
It might be well, in order to gain favor for the propo-
sition, to make a lecture on at least one of the proposed
features of the program for Sundays a mandatory pro-
vision of the law. Such a clause would establish a pre-
sumption in favor of the good faith of the promoters of
the law. It would prevent the opposition of many ele-
ments, whose support for such a measure cannot well
be dispensed with.
The Moving Picture World will do all in its power
to lend practical aid to the campaign for the legalizing
of the Sunday moving picture entertainment. Such
data as may be useful in advocating the legislation be-
fore committees, information concerning the growth of
the picture, its improvement, its possibilities, its educa-
tional value, the number of films available for Sunday
programs may be had for the asking.
As to the funds necessary for such a campaign, it
seems to us. that there ought to be no difficulty about an
intelligent co-operation between manufacturers and ex-
hibitors. In the present state of affairs nothing would
add more dignity to the moving picture, nothing would
secure more respect for it among the best classes than a
good, clean educational entertainment on Sundays.
970
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Something New.
By Louis Ree
"Two dollars, please !" With that demand ringing in
my ears 1 realized that there was something new go-
ing on when 1 asked for two balcony seats at the box-
office of a theater entirely devoted to exhibiting moving
pictures. It came in the way of a surprise, if not a de-
cided shock, after plunking down dimes for the little
shows and cjuarters for the big ones during many moons,
but I was not there in the capacity of a critic, and wanted
to have my presence unknown, attending this theater as
I do hundreds of others for the sole purpose of studying
a problem that all playwrights must solve, the question
of popular appeal. When 1 settled down in a comfortable
seat, and my heart resumed its normal pulsation, I was
really glad that I was to witness the highest-priced ex-
hibition of the kind in this city because there is always
something to learn in each new experience and this
performance was in line with past prophesies I have made
in these columns. The most important part of the show,
the audience, was not remarkable in any particular, so
far as general appearance was Goncerned, but seemed to
be carefully attentive and highly appreciative throughout.
It is not my purpose to describe this entertainment, but
rather what it suggests, yet, in passing, I take pleasure
in mentioning that the general character of what was of-
fered was superior to anything of the kind I have ever
seen in a theater devoted to moving pictures. This was
principally due to the quality of music given in support
of the pictures, affording them a beauty and dignity never
before reached in my experience. While according high
approval, however, to this distinct advance over other,
similar entertainments, and to the general refinement of
the appeal as well as to many of the minor details, I was
bitterly disappointed in the leading feature, whose sub-
ject has never been of more than limited and passing in-
terest, and has now gone so stale that it fell flat on those
in front.
One thing made plain to the promoters of this enter-
prise and to outside observers is that a motion picture
performance on a large scale, supported in good style by
appropriate music, can stand a run of several months in
large cities, weeks in towns, and days at the smaller
stands. This is a very much more important result of
the experiment than may appear at first glance, because
the entire screen representation was without a particle
of that emotional fire and thrill that holds an auidence
spellbound and sends its members forth to scatter broad-
cast praise. The purely mechanical work was of excep-
tional quality, but dramatic appeal was as lacking as in
an art gallery. It simply constitutes a step taken in the
right direction from an artistic standpoint.
Why people go to the theater is a subject that has
been discussed in all sorts of ways with a general con-
clusion that they do so for a change. The old form of
variety show, consisting of dances, musical specialties and
short farces, has seen service since we were boys and
girls, and is still doing time, especially among managers
who do not realize that the war is over. People went to
the variety show because it made a joint appeal to the
eye and the ear with frequent changes of bill, and offered
a charm of diversity to scatter the tedium of daily grind.
It was neither an uplifting nor an artistic performance,
yet it entertained millions of people as long as it pre-
sented what its name implied, variety. It fell into a de-
cline when it grew as monotonous as the cowboy plays
and Indian dramas are now becoming, or descended to
depths of degeneracy wliich clean-minded people would
not tolerate in their midst. Still it represented what at-
ves Harrison.
tracted millions of people seeking indoor amuseiinMi.
the restless l(ne of something new that has helped to
make the human creature progressive. When it became
old and vulgar and stale, the way was opened for a new
form <jf low-priced entertainment and moving pictures
ap])eared at a crucial moment to meet the demand. They
were something new. Their novelty, however, was not
sufficient to hold public interest, and one enterprising
firm stole a march oil all the others in presenting actual
photodramas written especially for presentation on the
.screen, directed by a man of artistic sense and imagina-
tion, the roles assumed by competent actors and the set-
tings chosen with some knowledge of what was beautiful
and a])propriate. Again we had something new, and this
time what has always held human interest, stories of
human life, heretofore depicted on the stage and in novels,
now thrown on the screen at such low cost that the hum-
blest might enjoy them. Since that time there has been
nothing new. if indeed there there has not been retro-
gression on the part of those who believe in getting all
the golden eggs at once. Utilizing old novels and poetry
for the sake of extending presentations into two or three
reels scarcely constitutes an advance in the new art. These
may be mildly instructive to the ignorant and in very
rare cases reminiscent to cultivated patrons of the little
theaters, but people are not interested in the issues of
other days — there are plenty of vital ones on hand for
treatment — and there are few ancient novels that lend
themselves to modern dramatic treatment.
What we want is something new!
The exhibitors I have had the pleasure of meeting
while visiting moving picture theatres of all classes in
New York may not be representative of those throughout
the country, but I have found them to be both intelligent
and progressive. Those that I have met are united in
hoping that the year 1912 will not only see a general
advance in quality of productions for the screen, but will
bring forth some decided novelties even if they are revo-
lutionary in character. It does not require any personal
investigation to learn that theater owners throughout the
country would like to have their auditorium seats filled
during exhibition hours both afternoon and evening, with
a line at the bo.x-office for good measure, and most of
them would welcome with open arms any change that
would make the industry as conducted at present thrill
with new life, hence it is safe to prophesy, in a country
where there are always men of the hour capable of dis-
covering a response to the trend of popular taste, that
some very interesting if not marked changes will take
place in the. production of moving pictures during the
next twelve months. I do not mean that we will have a
few variations from the regular routine, but that pro-
gressive individuals will inaugurate one or another new
movement in the character of both production and presen-
tation.
\Vhat will the new development be ?
I am going to venture the assertion that it will be in
the form of a complete musical drama, written and com-
posed especially for screen presentation.
We will have Photopf.r.\.
At last there seems to be a likelihood for the exhibiting
business in New York being controlled by one city depart-
ment instead of by seven. At the last meeting one commit-
teeman thumped another on the nose for not agreeing with
him. We suggest putting the seven chairmen in one ring
for a "battle royal" and let the winner be the moving picture
boss.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORI.D
97 >
Mabel Taliaferro Talks About Pictures.
PLAYS CINDERELLA FOR SELIG AND THEN TELLS ASHTON STEVENS THAT
WILL GET ALL THE BIG ACTORS SOME DAY.
By Ashton Stevens, in Chicago Examiner.
MOVING PICTURES
PICTURES. I >ce tlii-i pleasant jouriu-y to the dres.sing-
rooni oi Miss Edith Taliaferro only in picture!.. I wish
I could draw it, or >nap it on a roll of motion picture
celluloid such a> Sister Mabel Taliafcrrt) poses before every
day the sun shines briKhtly.
bister Edith has her own special and infallible sunshine in
Kate Doil^jlas W'iggin's "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm."'
lUit Sister Mabel, translating her ■'I'inderella" onto long
phe>tographic reels at Mr. Selig's picture farm, must depend
on the weather man. It is a cloudy day and Si»tcr Mabel
can't take us out to Mr. Selig's,
there to look at and even listen
to a mute play in the making.
We must talk our pictures in
the tiny porcelain-white dress-
ing room.
I have come in by the stage
door, and there, on the dark
stage, is a picture at the very
first blink. Miss Edith has put
something in or taken some-
thing from her square little
trunk, which is no bigger than
the funny woman's trunk in "A
Chinese Honeymoon." It could
hold a couple of pounds of tea,
or Miss Edith herself, but not
both.
Edith's Voice Is Curiously Adult
Of=f Stage.
Miss Edith is closing
it by the well-known
process of sitting on it.
She rises to her full stat-
ure (as Kate Dougla<
Wiggin would not say)
and is at least four
inches taller. Her voice
is low, quiet and adult —
curiously adult in its
natural, oi?stage con-
tralto. There is dignity
in her voice, and, even in
the dusk of the almost
lightless stage, there is
humor in her dark eyes.
A middle-aged youth in-
truding on the picture
soon forgets that he felt
like offering Miss Edith
a fatherly knee and a
morsel of pure food
candy.
We shake hands
gravely, and I am taken
into the so-white dress-
ing room, where I feel
like an elephant in a
bird-cage. In taking oflf
my 7>s hat I bumped it
standing on a high shelf.
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MISS MABEL TALIAFERRO
against a 6'j curled white dog
But it does not bite. It is not
a regular actress' dog — I mean the regular dog of an actress.
It is a toy and mav be stroked without danger.
Miss Edith says nothing about the dog. and I make up my
mind not to pry and poke into her nursery secrets. Besides,
the toy may be a serious property in Mis< Mabel > perform-
ance at Mr. Selig's.
"Mabel will be here any minute." her sister says, ''and
you musn't on any possible account allude — as I sometimes
do — to Mr. Selig's establishment as a 'factory.' "
"What am I to call it. a 'gallery'?"
"A gallery — where the camera shoots the actors! No; she
wouldn't like that either. Just call it a plant. She doesn't
mind 'plant.' "
And tapping ever so politely at the "pen door, who comes
in but Sister Mabel, in a blue tailor suit and blue eyes and
fair hair and gloves as white and tiny as the dres-ing room
itself.
The sisters are in contrast. I can't tell which is the taller;
but Miss Edith is sturdier, and darker in her black tailoring,
and more mirthful in the brtiwn corners of her eyes, even
though she is the stiller one.
Sister Mabel in Role of Family PoUcenuin.
She greets Sister Mabel as one greets the family police-
man when there is a block to be \\ " ' n a black night;
and Sister Mabel pats her hand v, and at once
reprobates and apologizes for the ^ ky. as one who
might by carelessness be personally resnonsible for it. .Vnd
then Sister Slabel says that she
mustn't intrude on our talk.
"And by the way," she adds,
"what have you been talking
about?"
Sister Edith is silent, and I can
think of no other word than for-
bidden "factory." So I say:
"I was just on the point of tell-
ing Miss Edith how it jolts my
sense of proportion when people
say how perfectly her part fits
her in 'Rebecca.' You might as
well say how perfectly 'Rebecca'
tits the style of Kate Douglas
Wiggin!"
"It's kind of you to put it that
way," says Miss Edith. "Of course,
1 couldn't play Mac-
beth, nor even Lady
Macbeth, but I hope I can
play parts that are urban
as well as parts that are
'country.' Since I've
been playing 'Rebecca'
I've had a dozen plays
of the same type sub-
mitted— only of course
they weren't so delight-
fully written — Mabel,
you must tell him about
the moving pictures and
the wonderful people
that have worked at the
fact — plantory."
"I can't tell you about
the wonderful people
that have posed for Mr.
Selig in picture dramas.
That is a secret — now.
If I could only give you
the names! Nine Great
Names have played at
the plant."
"Tell him about 'Ro-
meo and Juliet,' Mabel."
".\re you picturing
Juliet?"
"Oh. no," says Sister
Mabel. "If I were I'd
tell you. I'm proud of this wonderful work; but there are
others — well, that is to say there are Names that I may
not mention."
"That was before I knew how really wonderful the pic-
tures are. I went in to get a 'Cinderella' performance. You
know I've always wanted to play Cinderella?"
"Yes. and for over three years we have had all kinds of
authors trying to give us the right version of 'Cinderella.'
But we couldn't get the simplicity. They weren't writing
the real story of 'Cinderella.' but Christtnas pantomimes.
They thought of gorgeousness; I thought of simplicity. And
I believe that there would be a very satisfactory part for
me in a really simple Cinderella."
Soon Forgot to Show Her Indignation.
"But Mabel — tell him what you thought of the picture fac-
tory— I mean plant, of course, but you yourself thought it
was a factory till it got you."
"Perhaps I did." Sister Mabel smiles serenely. "I have
been here on a long rest, and when 'moving pictures' were
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
suggested to me 1 went indignantly 'up stage.' Which only
showed" — addressing Sister Edith — 'how inexperienced I
was."
"Not to mention ignorant," Sister Edith smiles back, add-
ing: "I've never visited the p-p-plant."
"Ignorance, too, if you like," speaks Miss Mabel. "I was
just as ignorant in the matter of vaudeville when Mr. Tyler
booked me for five weeks in the New York houses. Now
I'm in love with vaudeville — but, naturally, pictures come
first. If you could only see that plant, the immensity of its
resources, the perfect staging and stage management, the
care that is taken to make every inch of the film flawless.
I've learned more in my five weeks at the plant than I
learned in my nineteen years on the stage."
"Your how many years on the stage! ! !"
"Nineteen. I adopted the profession when I was two and
a half."
"Listen to the veteran," Sister Edith slips in. "I'm a mere
interloper. Sixteen counts all the years I've put in on the
stage."
"Were you born in a dressing room, Miss Edith?"
"Not that I remember. But at the age of two I became
a actress — You were telling us, Mabel, how much you have
learned in five weeks at the — the establishment. It must
be grand for gestures!"
"You don't have to make foolish gestures; you just move
and act and talk as you would in any theater."
"Talk?"
"Of course you talk. You have a written part which you
learn and speak, and you don't have to windmill your arms
all over the stage to make yourself understood in the
pictures."
"What do you do, Mabel, when the clock strikes the magic
twelve times in 'Cinderella' — carry a big IngersoU hung from
your neck and look at it to verify the twelve?"
"You don't need twelve strikes in our pictures; and a vis-
ible clock could be dispensed with. Cinderella has only to
look this way when it comes midnight."
And Miss Mabel looks it for us with a wonder look blent
of wistfulness and terror.
"We don't make fool 'signs,'" she continues. "We don't
hold up ten fingers and then two to spell twelve o'clock."
"Why not hold up two hands and two feet and get it in
a single gesture?" And the sometimes incorrigible Miss
Edith fits the action to her words.
"Laugh if you like," laughs Miss Mabel, "but the pictures
are just the same a great thing. You can perfect a perform-
ance for silent pictures as you cannot perfect one on the
•nois}' stage. The performances are taken on reels a thousand
feet long. The shortest scene is a hundred feet. If the least
thing goes wrong in a scene, that part of the reel is de-
stroyed, and we go on again — and sometimes again and again
and again — until the scene is perfect. And the plays are such
worthy, moral ones. Why, do you know that Mr. Selig won't
have a policeman in his picture dramas!"
"What's the need of police if the performances are as moral
as all that?" the lounger puts in. And somehow the talk
goes another way, and w'e are discussing that latest agony of
player person, the actor or actress that never associates
socially with "stage folk, you know."
"Give me what I call 'the trouper,' " says Miss Mabel, "and
I'll show you an actor or an actress."
"I'm a trouper," says Miss Edith.
"Indeed you are, and proud of it," comes from her sister.
"We're both troupers, 'vagabonds,' if you like, and we hate
stage snobs."
"In the first place," Miss Edith observes sagely, "snobs
can't act. And I say, Mabel, do you have any snobs out at
the — the whatchemacallit?"
"Cannery?" I suggest. And four indignant eyes greet
mine, with a suppressed twinkle or two.
"Mr. Selig unmakes snobs while they wait," Miss Mabel
answers with dignity. "A snob out there has a good chance
to see just how a snob looks. The camera does not lie. And
let me tell you, both, that the day is coming when all the
great American players will follow the example of Duse and
Bernhardt and give performances for moving pictures."
WHAT WAS HER OBJECT?
It is with pleasure that we give space to the following set
of resolutions adopted by the Cleveland local of the Moving
Picture League of America. We respect their righteous in-
dignation against the unwarranted aspersions cast on the
showhouses of Cleveland by Miss Kate Davis, and admire
the thorough measures they have taken to maintain their
good name. Cleveland, as we have said before in these
pages, has some of the finest moving picture houses in the
country. They are well conducted. Whatever could have
been the cause of Miss Davis's outburst, she is not to be
classed with reformers, whose work is constructive and not
destructive; such work, for example, as that done by the
ladies on the National Board of Censorship, who give their
time and effort to upbuilding instead of reviling the industry.
Whereas, Miss Kate Davis, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., having made statements
in her recent Sunday evening sermon at the Old Stone Church, this city,
and also issued statements to the "Plain Dealer" representatives to the ef-
fect that (i) "Qevcland's Moving Picture Shows are of a much lower
moral standard than those in Detroit or Columhus"; (2) "They are hot-
beds of iniquity"; (3) "Training schools for criminals"; (4) "Recruiting
stations for the white skver and disorderly house," and other similar
statements well calculated to injure the characters ' and cast a public re-
flection npon the members of this association if such or any part of her
statements were true, and
Whereas. Miss Davis having given the name and address of a prominent
officer of the Juvenile Court, of this city, as authority for her statements in
reference to the evil effects of the local picture theaters upon the juvenile
population, etc., etc., and
Whereas, Our committee, having investigated thoroughly and made a de-
tailed search for facts regarding the conditions complained of, said search
being in the various city departments, and
Whereas, That the said investigation shows that Miss Davis' statement*
cannot be verified by official figures ii> one single instance, but on the con-
trary said statements were made without the slightest authority or official
sanction,
Therefore be it Resolved, That we condemn her statements as reckless,
slanderous and false, publicly spoken for sensational purposes and cunninglj
calculated to assist her candidacy for the position as State Film Censor in
Pennsylvania.
We further, condemn the action of Rev. A. B. Meldrum, of the Old
Stone Church far permitting a "professional sociologist" and alien office
seeker to use his edifice as a medium for her utterances without first ascer-
taining whether the same were founded upon facts or otherwise.
We further, tender the assistance of this association to any official body
who are honestly desirous of correcting any evil they may judge detri-
mental to the morals of our 500,000 weekly patrons.
L. H. WiLK.
Secretary Cleveland I^ocal No. i, Moving Picture League of America.
STEARNS GIVES PICTURE SHOW FOR PRISONERS.
Max Stearns, proprietor of The Exhibit. Columbus, Ohio,
made arrangements with the warden of the Ohio State
Penitentiary at Columbus and gave a picture entertainment
for the benefit of the inmates of that institution. The pro-
grani consisted of a comedy, a Thanksgiving story and the
Pathe Weekly. The cost of this enterprise was borne en-
tirely by Mr. Stearns.
MISS GRACE CUNARD.
From footlights to film is the way the stories of most
photoplayers run these days. Grace Cunard, heroine of the
Republic subject, "Before Yorktown.'- is no e-\ception. for
her theatrical career dates back almost as far as she can re-
member, when at the age of fifteen she played leading juve-
nile parts in stock. She has since appeared with different
companies, starring in "College Days" during the season
of 1910.
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EDUCATIONAL
REELS FOR
EXHIBITORS.
INDEPENDENT
"Santa Catalina" (American).
Tllli AnuTican liliii XhiiuiUu tiiriiin Company has two
travelogues for release that should be heartily wel-
comed by picture lovers. One is entitled "Santa Cata-
lina," the magic isle of the Pacific, and the other a "Mid-
winter Trip to Los Angeles and Vicinity." The first is on a
split reel with a most interesting film, which shows the
United States Pacific Coast fleet in review at San Diego, the
two combining to f<irm a strong educational attraction.
Samuel S. Hutchinson, president of the American, per-
sonally directed the taking of these views, and he is to be
congratulated on the departure he has made to relieve the
monotony of Western dramas, and on his success in furnish-
ing us with something well worth while.
His manner of treatment of the vessels of the fleet will
be appreciated by everyone who seeks definite knowledge.
We are shown the whole fleet en masse and, afterwards, each
vessel passes by, with a sub-title giving the name and some
valuable historical information connected with her history.
The photography is fine all the way through.
"Santa L'atalina" is a veritable scenic gem. As is known,
the title is the name of one of the islands in the Catalina
group, off the coast of California. We are first treated to a
view of Avalon, the chief harbor of the island. Here we see
the placid waters dotted with pleasure and other craft, and
are given a fine panoramic view of the steeply sloping land,
clothed with shrubbery and woods, and here and there pretty
homes peeping out of their umbrageous retreats.
Next we visit Moonstone beach where we catch sight of
tourists gathering the attractive pebbles, and soon arrive in
waters which are so clear that a coin dropped in them can
be distinctly seen on the bed of the ocean. Here the native
divers show their skill in diving and securing coins that have
been thrown overboard. The queen of the divers — aa
Amazon in stature and muscular symmetry — is seen posing
for the leap, and, for a moment, she flashes in the air, then
cleaves the water without the sign of a splash in her wake.
We now arrive at the most interesting stage of the trip —
at the submarine gardens, and to explore their hidden won-
ders and beauties we take passage in a glass-bottomed boat.
The camera man has so adjusted his instrument and lenses
that the clear water unfolds to us even the rock formation
of the ocean's bed. We catch clear sight of seaweed and
coral kelp spreading out their branches in the sal-aqueous at-
mosphere. Look yonder, at the hideous black mass from
which project eight wriggling arms. It is an octopus in
search of food. Note how the sea urchins and small fish of
great variety disport themselves in the silver sea.
It is with a sigh of regret that we pay a visit to the famed
seal rookeries on Catalina for that means the final scene in
this delightful little film. We get a fine, close-up view of
the big fellows on a truncated cone of rock, and see some of
them dive in fear from their lofty sunning quarters, while
the cunning and more experienced try to hide in the crevices.
Give us more films like this. Mr. Hutchinson, and we will
be your debtors. This reel will be released December 14th.
"Midwinter Trip to Los Angeles and Vicinity" (American).
A "Midwinter Trip to Los Angeles and Vicinity" is a full-
reel travelogue. It will be released on January i.
The film opens with a view of Marengo Avenue, Pasadena.
Lofty pepper trees form a Gothic archway throughout, until
we reach Westmoreland Place, the home of California mill-
ionaires. The celebrated Busch gardens are then visited and,
after viewing their beauties, the ascent of Mt. Lowe is be-
gun. We pass over the longest curved trestle in the United
States and. moving through grandly picturesque scenery, ar-
rive at the "gate above the clouds." an opening through
solid rock, just permitting the train to pass through. The
top is finally reached, at a height of 6.100 feet above sea
level, or 2.000 feet higher than the site of Lick Observatorj-.
The Cawston ostrich farm is then paid a short visit and we
see two of the big birds — dubbed by their keepers, Mr. and
Mrs. Taft — fed with oranges. An alligator farm is the next
^topping pia-e aiul liuii'ir' d-. ut the -aurian.'^. "i ail ay' •> .md
-izis, are seen. Two of them "shoot the chutes" for our
.iinusemcnt at the dictation of the keeper.
Oil wells in process of working, in the yards of Lof
Angeles residents, are next viewed, after which a beautiful
view is given of tlie San Gabriel Mission.
The home of the late Paul de Longpre, America's famous
flower ])ainter, i> next proented. forming a magnificent scene,
with its rich Moorish architecture, wooded grounds and com-
mantling site. The- film clof.es with the view of a pigeon
farm, where it is an or/linar>- sight for tourists to witness half
a million of them being fed. J. .S. McQ.
EDUCATION AND THE CINEMATOGRAPH.
By His Excellency Herr Von Hcntig, Ex-Ministcr of Educa-
tion in Germany.
THOUGH the cinematograph has played an important
part in the history and education of men for so short
a period, it has already its own history. Do we not
all remember the first repre>cntation> by means f>f living
pictures, and how we laughed at them? Now, even the
opponents of the cinematograph have become wiser; they
act according to the saying, "If you would fight an enemy,
you first have to know him." However, the cinematograph
is now a recognized factor in education, and that this is so
has been demonstrated by its adopticm in the schools as an
aid to the study of geography.
Personally, I call myself a very old friend of cinematog-
raphy, the value of which as an aid to education I flatter
myself that I recognized long since. Some time ago I se-
cured the co-operation of a few kindred spirits who had the
interests of German educatifm at heart, and the result v^'as
the formation of a society un<ler the name of "Science for
the Million." We secured the valuable patronage of the
King of Wurtemburg. The society is prepared to work in
conjunction with film manufacturers, and to the credit of
one firm, Messrs. Pathe I'reres. be it said that much valu-
able information has alrea<ly been aflFore<l in the shape of
educational films. 1 join with others interested in the sub-
ject in placing on record the highest appreciation of what
has already been accomplished by this very enterprising
firm. Still there is much more to be done, and it is not pro-
posed to enter into competition with the film manufacturers,
but rather to aid them in the effort to put high-class and
instructive films on the market, by making out synopses of
appropriate subjects and having them widely distributed.
This brings me to a consideration of what a wealth of our
own history, I am sorry to say. is almost unknown, and
which will lend itself to picturesque cinem.ltograph repre-
sentation. More national films must always be the cry.
W'e also wish to bring the cinematograph into the schools,
and in this respect we are fortunate in the co-operation of
such experienced men of letters as Dr. Neufert, in Char-
lottenburg, and Dr. Fischer, in Berlin. The objection has
been raised that the schools already have sufficient in the
way of stereoscopes and projecting machines. But I would
advocate that their use is not sufficiently widespread. Further,
there is this great disadvantage with the stereoscope, that
it can only be used by one pupil at a time, and even then
must be adjusted to suit each sight. Consequently, a lec-
ture in which it figures is personal and wastes valuable time.
With the cinematograph, however, not only a whole class,
■but. if needs be, a whole school, can be demonstrated to at
the same time. But one thing must be insisted upon — the
cinematograph must be brought to the schools, not the
schools taken to the cinematograph. Personally, my
opinion is that the cinematograph is particularly adapted
to school teaching, for it seems to me that the children
will follow with such close attention a representation on the
screen that there will be absolutely no necessity for an
accompanying explanation from the instructor. On this
point I lay great stress.
A short tune ago I witnessed a film of the discovery of
.\merica by Columbus, and frankly I must confess that, had
I been a child who knew nothing of the subject. I should
have learned more from it than from hours of verbal instruc-
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tion. My-society also proposes to hold educational even-
' ing> The Kaiserin Friedrich Theater is available for the
purpose of medical demonstrations, which are under the su-
' pcrvision of Professor Dr. Kutner and Herr Alfred Dietrich.
Further scientific demonstrations will shortly be held, and
it will easily be seen that we are stepping into the arena with
ho lack of preparation. It may also be added that we hope
for the friendly co-operation of the authorities; we are al-
ready working hand in hand with the Police Information De-
partment, and by aid of the support which we are sure will
be accorded by the public at large, we hope for speedy attain-
ment of our cherished ideals.
LEARNING HISTORY FROM MOTION PICTURES.
By Mary Chamberlin.
THE educational \alue of nuuiiiK pictures has now been
officialb' recognized by the Board of Education of the
City of Xew York. Their introduction as an integral
part of the present system of free public lectures will serve
at •■nee to enliven interest and instruct the people.
■ We all have studied a certain amount of history at some
time t't other. Some of us were compelled to at school, and
some of us delighted in it, but all of us, if we would be frank,
have forgotten nearly all we have learned. A few important
events and- 'a: couple of dates, such as 1492 and 1776 have
made their impression, but the really interesting little points
seem to have faded out of our minds altogether. Who, for
example, remembers that Lord Nelson fought his last bat-
tles with his right arm gone, and who but a school teacher
could describe any famous battle in detail?
You may read about anything, and, no matter how tragic
or interesting it may be, other things that you realK' see
happen, crowd it out of your mind. If you are fortunate
enough to be present at some great national celebration you
never forget the reason for the demonstration, and if you
see a great warship launched you remember its name, and
perhaps even the date. A mere reading of the newspaper ac-
counts, however, will not fix the details in your mind and
keep them there.
But now that motion pictures in our vaudeville and pic-
ture houses are showing us important current events all over
the world within a few days or weeks of their happening,
there is no excuse for being behind the times, or forgetting
to realize that wonderful things are going on around us
To brush up one's memory it is only necessary to see the
historical event depicted in motion to fix it for all time. How
easy it is to sit comfortably in a theater and to be shown
the famous battles as they really were, the photographs often
being taken with remarkable detail on the ver\- battlefield.
Pictures which portray incidents in the lives of illustrious
men and women and thus reveal to us their real natures and
their interesting personal histories are truly worth while.
They serve to endear to us characters now frequently for-
gotten.
The recently exhibited moving pictures of the raising of
the Maine in Havana Harbor, taken by a young and enter-
prising photographer. Jack Read, Jr., with the special per-
mission of the government, illustrate clearly the instructive
character of the cinematograph as the accurate recorder of
historical incident.
Of course, it is trite to repeat that the motion picture is a
grand thing for the children. Indeed it is, but a lot of us
I'grown-ups" can also well afford to take in a fair amount of
the instruction it gives, and appreciate the fact that it ever-
lastingly impresses us with little or no effort on our part.
STILL ADVANCING.
The success of the exhibition of suitable pictures in the
Brooklyn schools has been so pronounced that it has been
decided to commence a similar course in the schools of New
York (Manhattan Borough). It is interesting to note that
while in certain quarters there are those professedly inter-
ested in educational moving pictures and pleading their
cause, even while they are wasting their time in inter-
views and professions, others are going ahead and doing
the work.
It is those who do things who are first in a cause, not
those who say things. It is a pleasure to record these do-
ings and to chronicle their growth almost daily. From con-
tinuous reports the use of the cinematograph in schools is a
settled fact: its more general adoption is only aniattcr of
time to permit the overcoming of ignorance, prejudice and
lack of opportunity: with sometijnes lack of the necessary
convenience and capital. As with every other form of prog-
ress these difficulties will gradually vanish, so that a few
years hence so general will be the use of the picture that its
uphill climb will be forgotten.
EDUCATION WITH PLEASURE.
NEVER before has education been so absolutely enter-
taining, or an entertainment so thoroughly educational
as is now possible by moving pictures. Intellectual develop-
ment is thus progressing along parallel lines and no matter
which object is first sought the other must accompany it.
"Precept upon precept" and "line upon line" has long — per-
haps too long — been the "monotonous grind'" of the class-
room. For years past teachers have been leading their
pupils of the higher grades to the actual "examples" where
by "seeing for themselves" they could the more readily and
more thoroughly learn the arts and sciences as also the com-
mercial and industrial pursuits, besides solving sociological
problems at close range and by positive experience. These
methods were always attended with many difficulties, be-
sides the cost of much time and money. Travel, the visit-
ing of other countries, to become acquainted with the ways
of men, to see how the world lives, is now brought to the
wall of the lecture room. Industrial centers and great manu-
facturies are now made living pictures: indeed the sight of
all these activities without bustle and noise is more benefi-
cial to the student, as there are now no deterrents to a quiet
study of the subject. For the more convenient study of all
these subjects the General I-'ilm Company, of New York,
have classified their productions with a view to assisting
everyone who can use and benefit by the educational mov-
ing picture.
The general classification is as follows: "General Works,"
which include pictures for the combined purpose of an
educational entertainment and include subjects taken from
history, literature, the drama and the opera.
"Religious." — Herein are included subjects suitable for
church lectures and Sunday-school entertainments. An
especial aim of these pictures will be, as far as possible, to
have religious events portrayed in the country to which each
event refers.
"Sociology."- — Social problems of the country and economic
questions and conditions of the cities are here studied, giv-
ing views of various enterprises already used for the benefit
of humanity.
"Natural Science." — This large field, which also includes
natural history, is one of great importance. The study of
animals, natural phenomena, fish, etc., together with fruit
growing, mine and canal construction; also laboratory ex-
periments.
"Useful Arts." — The field of domestic economy is large,
all kinds of manufacturing, architecture, building, etc. The
arts of bookmaking, gardening and kindred pursuits are pre-
sented under this head, which offers great facilities for
learning.
"Fine Arts." — Designing, manufacturing of pottery, the
making of musical instruments are included under this head,
together with drama and similar suitable features calculated
to edify and refine as they entertain.
"Literature." — What a world of meaning to the youth of
all schools when English literature becomes a living book.
With productions from such authors as Dickens, Shakes-
peare, Scott. Victor Hugo. Dante and Harriet Beecher
Stowe, a new life will spring forth in this most valuable
study.
Philosophy, physiology, history, geography are each re-
ceiving due attention, so that a perfect series may be at the
service of educators and students.
With such a valuable series coming to the aid of schools
upon the illuminating rays of the fascinating cinematograph,
is it not true that such an education is fraught with much
pleasure? Drudgery and monotony in learning are hereby
abolished and even where the pictures cannot go into the
details of that which alone is acquired by study, surely they
have opened doors which will render individual study easier
and more attractive even as it must be when children have
more to learn as the world pro.gresses.
THE PICTURE SHOW IN YOUR TOWN.
To School Authorities, Principals and Teachers.
What about the picture theater in your locality; is it ac-
ceptable to you or not? That it may not be all that you
might desire is conceded, for it is unfortunately too well
known that the moving pictures have been as much abused
as they have been used. The abuse of the moving picture has
been threefold. Those who gave exhibitions of a distasteful
character; those who used the picture places for nefarious
purposes, and those who condemned them with an unwar-
ranted wholesale censorship. Each of these evils is now
under control and in some instances entirely abolished.
How is it in your community?
If the exhibition is not according to your views, this is
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writti-ii to hrl|) yiiii to make it so. Become acf^uainted with
till- f.xliii>itiir am! ti-ll liim wliat pictures you desire he should
procure; let him ilistinctly understand that yuur support de-
pends upon his apprrriatiiiii of your wishes. It is a ffood
thinK tn have yourself welt |)osted upon the subjects svhich
are now heinj,' largely produced for the benefit of thusc
under your instructive and ad%'isory care.
On the.se pa^es of the Moving Picture Educator you will
receive guidance and ^UKKistions which you may pr{)litably
use, so that, Mr. l-lxhibitor, will prove that you know what
yi>u are talking about. The cinematograph has not yet made
Its appearance in the schtiol.s in every locality. The time is
not yet ripe for so great an advance. Meanwhile there need
not be any ilelay; the local exhibitor may be asked to devote
at least one evening a week to educational subjects. This
course has been followed in England, l'"rance and (ierniany.
and also in several parts of the United States. That it should
become general is the only natural demand to make. If
those having in charge the education of youth will follow
these suggestions they will be hcli)ing forward a movement
second to none in the history of education.
If it is possible that any difficulties present themselves the
writer of these articles will only he too willing to assist in
any way possible. Any communication addressed to the
Education Department of the M(ning Picture Wr)rld, IJ5
East 2jd Street, N'ew York City, will receive every attention;
indeed such communications arc solicitcfl for the purpose
of developing every form of educational cinematography antl
securing the best possible results everywhere
TWO SIDES.
I'rom New Jersey cotnc two accounts of entirely different
characters. In one a church, rising with the tide of progress
and opportunity, is using the moving picture with much sat-
isfaction and profit. In the other case a clergyman opposed
the granting of a license to a picture theater on the ground
that the moving picture was "a social and moral evil." Be-
ing pressed to give the reasons for his charge he confessed
that "he had pever seen a picture show and never would."
It seems beyond belief that a so-called man of education
would express an opinion and pass judgment upon what he
admitted was his own ignorance. This is a good illustration
of the hindrance of ignorance in the guise of learning. On
the other hand, the clergyman had seen the pictures, also
the good that was in them and the possibilities of their proper
use to the extent of adopting them to the advantage of his
own influence and the cause of his church. He stands as an
example of common sense, good judgment and progress.
Whereas, his less enlightened brother is the victim of his
own self-confessed prejudice and lack of knowledge, even of
his own times: a man suitable for the middle ages, but too
far behind for to-day. The man who lifts up and uses that
which, in evil hands, may be an evil is a benefit to his peo-
ple, while the man who sits in the dark and throws stones is
a hindrance to even a stiltified religious progress.
Happily the numbers of these two kinds are rapidly grow-
ing, the one larger and more numerous, and the other "won-
derfully and beautifully less;" may they both continue to
grow in their respective directions.
CURRENT EVENTS.
The record of current events bj' the Vitagraph Company
for December contains several items of interest. The con-
veying of a sixty-five-ton girder for one of New York's great
buildings will interest many in those parts of the country
where the only knowledge of great buildings and extraordi-
nary constructions is to be found in print. This mammoth
l)iece of structural ironwork will enlighten many not only of
the triumph of industrial labor, but convey an idea of the
nature of the skeleton of that building of which it is but a
"bone."
The mounted police drill as a series of military evolutions
would not be of much importance, but, as part of the neces-
sary disciplinary exercises of the police force of one of the
greatest cities of the world, will convey to many minds the
importance of the great problem of policing a great city.
London. Paris and Berlin are proud of the city constab-
ulary, but this picture will give Young America the knowl-
edge whereby he may become proud of his own metropolitan
force.
History, patriotism and the pride of two nations are shown
in the Columbus Day parade. While recalling the momen-
tous question of the discovery of a great land and the birth
of a greater nation, it also affords occasion for the Italian
celebration of the doings of perhaps her most celebrated
son. The details of the parade may be studied with profit.
Fraternalism will find in the "Elks Field Dav" an occasion
to rejoice in the many sided benefits of their various orders.
Helping the bereaved only is a thing of the past with these
societies, pleasure and profit for the living is one of the
orders of to d.iy besides the benefit obtamcil by the aiiilctic
exercises; such rvrots, as this proves, arc indulged in by
the healthy members.
A local football game may cause many club* to be ambi-
tious enough to wish that they, too, migbt be depicted in
the picture representations of to-day, while onlookers can
see a game without attending it and the "fans" may enjoy
constant repetitions.
President Taft at Pittsburg keeps us posted as to his
manifold duties, while the benefits science confers upon suf-
fering huinaniiy are shown by a representation of "first aid to
the injured" in a mine explosion.
NOTES.
"Their's not to reason why!
Their's not to make reply!
Their's but to do and die."
These wonls, well known to the scholars in every English-
speaking school in the world, have become immortal. Al-
though recording one of the most brilliant and most tragic
events in warfare, "The Charge of the Light Brigade" or
"The Noble Six Hundred" has become a classic. Inspired
by this response to the call of duty, thousands of young peo-
ple have learned the combined lessons of obedience, and de-
votion to right, in spite of all odds. It is hoped the time
will never crmie when this remarkable incident shall be for-
gotten. It will therefore be a surprise to many to know that
some of the survivors of that memorable event are still alive.
Pathe's Weekly No. 40 has a picture of these survivors who
met recently to drink the health of their new king,
George V. of England. .\ view of this picture will add both
interest and value to the famous poem and the inore famous
incident which inspired it.
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Every man and boy in .\merica will take pleasure in seeing
the reproduction of the national game of football as played
by the .\riny and Xavy teams from West Point and Annapo-
lis. The national sports are indicative of the life, health and
intelligence of any people and the privilege of seeing one of
the greatest of games in one's home town is something little
anticipated but a short time ago.
* * ♦
The raising of the Maine from the muddy depths of the
harbor of Havana, while interesting to every .American, is
also interesting to many people in other countries. The pic-
tures appearing from time to time showing the progress
made in this work are followed with close attention. When
the work shall have reached its final stage, and the mystery
of a great international disaster shall have been solved, great
relief from doubt will everywhere be felt. The last picture
is awaited with eager anticipations.
* * *
What seems to fortell a "guarantee" proposition between
big business firms and moving picture exhibitors has been
launched by the local agent of the E. M. F. Automobile Com-
pany, in Fort Smith, .-^rk. Acting under advice from the
horrle office, in Detroit, the Grand Opera House of Fort
Worth was "bought up" for the evening of November 23 and
a free show was advertised widely and given. Included in a
mixed program was the special reel showing the making of an
E. M. F. auto, from the pig iron to the speed and endurance
tests. The idea was both novel and successful.
THE EXHIBITOR'S LIBRARY.
Experience has amply shown that the feature film will be
the money-maker of the future, but it is all in the way
you put it on. Presented properly, it is a money-maker,
otherwise it is often a loser. For the benefit of the ex-
hibitor, who wishes to profit by the experience of compe-
tent men, the Moving Picture World has prepared special
booklets for the proper presentation of the "Passion Play."
"Dante's Inferno." the Milano production only, and "The
Crusaders or Jerusalem Delivered." The "Passion Play"
(Pathe production) has passed into a second edition and has
been worth hundreds of dollars to exhibitors. One exhibitor
writes that he has let out his lecture so often that it was
finally worn out and now asks for a new copy. The booklets
contain a complete lecture, running evenly and smoothly
with the pictures, press matter, musical suggestions and
hints as to good effects. The price of each book is one
dollar, prepaid.
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Reviews of Notable Films
"SHE," An Adaptation by the Thanhouser Co. Two Reels.
Reviewed by W. Stephen Bush.
AS TORY like "She," the weird and mysterious tale from
ihe gifted pen of Rider Haggard is a natural tempta-
tion to an ambitious and capable maker of films and
to the eventual profit and prestige of the Independent ex-
hibitor, the Thanhouser Company have succumbed to the
temptation in a two-reel production. About two years ago,
when tile two arul three-reel production was still regarded
as a curio^ty, the Edison Company made a motion picture
version of the story in one reel. It was an artistic master-
piece, and despite the fact that only the few who had read
the story could thoroughly understand and enjoy the picture,
it gained no small popularity and was justly considered one
of the early moving picture classics. The Thanhousers in
filming popular fiction and well-known dramas, such as
"David Copperfield," "A Doll's House," "The Lady From
the Sea," are guided by a controlling desire to make the
story clear to the general public, only a very small portion of
whom may safely be presumed to have read Ibsen or Hag-
gard or even Dickens. In the present production they have
succeeded in making a mysterious and complicated novel
very plain to the average moving picture patron and in so
doing they have at the same time kept up their high standard
of art and dignity in rendering this strange piece of fiction
into moving pictures.
The story deals with the mysteries of Egyptian worship,
with the tricks and wonders of that magic, which even in the
most ancient times has surrounded the land of the Pharaohs
with a certain indefinable awesome spell. Of course there
are scores of stories touching upon the strange worship and
the veiled ritual of old Egypt, but none of them have the
bold stroke of the English writer who, himself a traveler on
the dark continent, joined the old and the new together and
by giving the main story a distinctly modern setting and in-
troducing besides mysterious high priests and priestesses and
savage tribes, a blond young Englishman of twenty-five,
very much a child of our own days, he has invested the novel
with an unusual interest. Before we realize it we have for-
gotten the improbabilities of the tale and begin to believe in
re-incarnation, in the fires of youth and the flames of death
and actually enjoy being mystified.
The skeleton of the story is something like this: A daugh-
ter of the Pharoahs, Amenastas, is in love with a young
priest of Isis, Kallikrates, and induces him to forswear his
vows and elope with her. They journey a great distance
through the desert and to a place on the coast of Africa
where the}' are discovered by a strange and ancient people
and taken before the queen, a woman of mystic power who
lives forever and who is known as "She who must be obeyed."
She falls in love with Kallikrates and, because he will not
kill his wife, the daughter of the Pharaohs, and espouse her
instead, she kills him with a blast of her mystic power.
Amenastas defies "She" and escapes with her child, whom
she christens Tisisthenes, the Avenger, and wills that he, or
his descendant, at some time shall return and avenge the
death of Kallikrates.
For several thousand years the record of the death of
Kallikrates is passed down bj'' his descendants until it reaches
a young Englishman, Lionel Vincey, the adopted son of a
Mr. Holly, who has accepted the trust from the father of
the boy with instructions to open the casket containing the
evidence of the crime, which is to be opened when the boy
reaches the age of 25 j'^ears.
When the strange mission is explained to young Vincey,
he decides to undertake the task of finding "She" and re-
venging his ancestor. Holly and a servant accompany
Vincej' and, after a remarkable series of adventures, they
are brought to the presence of "She who must be obeyed."
"She" is cognizant of the mission of the young English-
man, but when she bares her breast and invites him to com-
plete his work of vengeance, he is unable to do so, having
come so completely under the spell of her marvelous beauty.
"She" insists that he is the re-incarnation of Kallikrate;? and
that he has returned to become her spouse. She leads him
to the tomb of his ancestor, whose body she has kept in a
perfect state of preservation for more than two thousand
years. Vincey is shocked at the resemblance of the ancient
priest to himself. "She" then destroys the mummy and de-
clares her undying love for Vincey. He, in turn, acknowl-
edges his love for her and the loss of his desire for vengeance.
Hoping now to endow Vincey with eternal life and make
him as imperishable as herself, "She" leads him to the hidden
cave of fire and bids him bathe in its mystic flames. Vincey
hesitates and, to encourage him, "She" steps into the flames
herself. As she stands there in all her radiant beauty with
the flames caressing her form, a sudden and awful change
occurs. From a figure of youth and beauty she turns to an
old and shrivelled hag and falls shrieking to the ground,
where she dies.
Vincey and his companion. Holly, make their way out of
the accursed cave of fire with great difficulty and through
many dangers, finally returning to their home in London.
But the awful experience has turned Vincey's hair from gold
to snow-white and made a lasting impress upon his memory.
To picture this weird tale in its entirety would be impos-
sible. The Thanhouser company has not attempted this, but
have taken the thread of the story from the initial causes
and has pictured the events in their logical sequence, giving
us a better interpretation thaij could otherwise be obtained
in pictures.
i^
Ancient Chart Showing Location of the Hollow Mountain.
Thus, in the first reel, we are shown a scene in the temple
of Isis with the daughter of Pharaoh endeavoring to seduce
the young priest and turn him from his vows. It is a pre-
tentious scene and well staged. The settings suggest, with
great realism, the massive Egyptian architecture of ancient
times, remnants of which still exist.
Finally yielding to the importunities of Amenastas, the
young priest, Kallikrates, leaves the temple with her and.
later, they are seen traveling across the desert and ernbark-
ing in a small boat by which means they finally arrive in the
domains of "She," and are escorted to her presence. The
Oriental atmosphere is simulated with unusual eflFect. As
the priest and his paramour depart from the temple the
towers and domes of the city are to be seen in the distance.
A camel, with attendants in Bedouin attire, have been pro-
vided for the fugitives and the spot where this scene was
taken suggests an Egyptian desert.
The second reel introduces Holly and the incident of his
acceptance of the son of his friend and the casket containing
the record of the death of Kallikrates, to be opened when
the boy reaches the age of 25 years. When the casket is
opened at the appointed time the chart showing the location
of the mystic city of Kor, the abiding place of "She," is
shown and then we see the adventurers upon their way
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throitgli the ancient canal where they are met by the mes-
sengers from "She" and led to her palace in the mountain.
Unquestionably, great care has been taken by the Than-
houser Company in selecting the settings for these scenes.
A more faithful portrayal of the scenes described in Rider
Haggard's story could scarcely be imagined.
Omitting the several adventures and horrible events which
occurred to the travelers before they reached the presence
of "She," the Thanhouser version takes us, with impressive
ceremony, directly to her cave palace. The scene in the
Cave of Fire is most convincing and an excellent interpreta-
tion of the storied description of that awful climax. Pass-
ing over the terrifying adventures attending the escape of
Vincey and Holly from the city of Kor, the reel concludes
with Vincey seated in his London hogie, a melancholy
figure, as he consigns the records of Kallikrates to the flamci
of his hearth fire.
There can be no doubt of the solid popularity, even at this
day, of the strange fancies embodied in the printed page
and set free again by the picture in motion. I think one rea-
son of this popularity lies in the fact, that the story points
no moral and does not seek to preach. We get so much
cheap moralizing and preaching nowadays, that a tale, which
is nothing more than a narration of events and episodes and
a description of characters and scenery, is on occasions a
most welcome relief.
DANTE'S INFERNO IN NEW YORK STATE.-
Dante's Inferno, the Milano production of five reels, has
been showing this week at Gane's Manhattan Theater on
Broadway, New York City. The success has been so phe-
nomenal that Mr. Gane has arranged for six months' option
on the exhibiting rights for New York City, outside of Coney
Island. Bookings are now being arranged for other towns
throughout the State by the Superior Feature Film Company,
of 32 Union Square, New York City. This company has re-
cently been organized to handle the Dante production in
this State, and also other feature films. The paid-up capital
of the company is $25,000, and the incorporators are D.
Keizerstein, Edward H. Rosenberg, and Nathan Drapkin.
WHAT LECTURING TO THE PICTURES MEANS.
By Prof. Preston, Boston, Mass.
Every film does not require a lecture, but there are none
that would not thereby be rendered more attractive. The
importance of this attraction is not sufficiently appreciated,
as the following remarks of an exhibitor would seem to
indicate:
"A lecturer is only essential to a house that is catering to
an uneducated class of people, that to an educated audience
a lecture would seem absurd. Furthermore, that a lecturer
was apt to prove distracting to an audience, and that the
audience would not understand the picture as well as it
would have had there been no lecturer."
As a rule, nearly every picture, when seen for the first
time, will prove hard to understand until it is half over. The
audience may be heard making the following remarks: "What
is he doing that for?" "Is she in love with him?" or "Is
that her father, and why did so and so happen?" All of
which goes to show that the lecturer can make the first
part of a picture, which often is lost entirely, as interesting
as the ending.
The lecturer studies all of the minor details and brings
them out plainly at the commencement so that the audi-
ence, you will find, is sitting with all attention on the picture;
no more whispering or talking — from the youngest to the
eldest it is all made plain and no point has been overlooked.
The lecturer who lectures intelligently cannot detract from
any picture. Of course, if he undertakes to play a part or
walk about while lecturing, then he is bound to draw the
attention of his audience to himself and consequently spoil
his picture and his lecture as well.
The lecturer is not supposed to act; he is telling a story
that is being acted by real actors and actresses before an
audience who are listening to his well-told tale and watching
the people of whom he is speaking. They do not expect the
lecturer to impersonate a half-dozen characters, or do any
acrobatic stunts. If he will adhere to his own part of the
work, his explanations will strengthen rather than detract
from the picture. The applause he receives at the end of
his lecture will tell him plainly how well his endeavors have
been appreciated, and if he has brought out all the strong
points of his story, that, too, will show itself at once in the
applause of his audience.
When a house first introduces a lecturer, of course the
audience is going to look him over and wonder what he is
going to do or say. Remember, he is a new feature and will
be picked to pieces; but do not forget, the public is a good
fellow, and if your lecturer knows his business he will soon
make himself a part of the entertainment. The audience will
forget to look at him and marvel at his wonderful memory,
for the audience does not know of the "ad lib." work of your
lecturer.
The so-called "rowdy" is one of the best listeners and very
appreciative. The uneducated will lean upon your lecturer;
the educated will come first out of curiosity and, when your
man has proven himself, you will see he has a steady fol-
lowing of the "better class."
A quiet, easy manner, a clear, distinct voice, a plain,
simple English language that can readily be understotid by
the educated and uneducated alike will soon show itself felt
in your audience and it will not be many days before your
audience will begin to look for the familiar face of your
lecturer with the same feeling that is shown to the members
of a popular "stock company" in your local theater.
INDIANA EXHIBITORS ORGANIZE.
Meeting Held at Indianapolis Dec. 12th with Good Attend-
ance— H. S. Dickson Elected President.
There was an enthusiastic meeting of moving picture exhibitors
of the State of Indiana held at the Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis,
Ind., on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Mr. M. A. NefT, president, and C. M.
Christensen, secretary of the National League, were present. An-
drew Smith, secretary of the Indiana Bankers' Association and
treasurer of the Indianapolis Commercial Club, delivered an ad-
dress of welcome at the morning session, after which the question
of organization was discussed by Messrs. NefT and Christensen.
H. F. Dickson, of Winchester, Ind., was elected president of the
temporary organization.
At the afternoon session the constitution of the Ohio State
League was, with a few minor changes, adopted as the constitution
of the Indiana League, and a committee of five was appointed to
make the changes and submit them at the next meeting, which
was fixed to be held on the first Tuesday of February (6th). 1912.
In the meantime a State organizer will be engaged to call upon
every exhibitor in the State to urge them to become members.
The new League starts out with a membership of fift>'-five.
After the meeting a banquet was served in the Claypool Hotel,
at which sixty persons were present.
HOLLAMAN IN EDUCATIONAL FILM COMPANY.
The articles of incorporation of the Motion Picture Edu-
cational Film Producing Company have been filed with the
Secretary of State, at Albany, N. Y. The purpose of the
new corporation is to manufacture and deal in pictures in-
tended expressly for educational purposes. Richard G.
Hollaman, John D. Tippett and Louis C. Jackson, all of
New York, are named as directors of the company, which
is capitalized at $10,000.
BRADENBURG'S CASE GOES TO THE GRAND JURY.
The hearing in the case of the Federal Government vs.
G. M. Bradenburg was continued in the Federal Court. Phil-
adelphia, last week. The defendant was held for the grand
jury and he will be given another hearing at the coming
session in Philadelphia. Bradenburg was apprehended some
time ago for violation of the copyright law, the complainant
alleging that he wilfully exhibited and sold copies of "The
Temptations of a Great City," a copyright film owned by the
Monopol Film Company. A feature of the hearing was
the array of witnesses, seventy in all, some coming from
great distances. The Federal authorities are assisted in the
prosecution by the' Great Northern Film Companj', the Mon-
opol Film Company and the State Rights Protective Union.
RIP VAN HOTALING.
Ever since William Penn and Ben Franklin put Philadel-
phia on the map the newspaper and vaudeville writers have
delighted to advertise the supposedly somnolent Quaker burg
as an excellent place to which to go for a nap. but •A.rthur
D. Hotaling, the comedy director for the Lubin Company,
reversed the situation last week when he came over to the
big town. Being a Philadelphian, he didn't know it had been
snowing, so he motored over Thursday and Friday. He was
invited to a beefsteak dinner that was scheduled to start at
eleven o'clock. He turned up. but it was only to explain
that he had decided that he wanted to sleep and he turned
and hiked back to the hotel for a long nap. Lots of Phila-
delphians, when they come to town, do not go to bed at all
for a couple of days, but the Lubin director declares that
New York puts it all over Philadelphia a? a place to sleep.
We said he was the comedy director, didn't we? He is the
one who put on "A Gay Time in New York" from hearsay.
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Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EI'E^ •■■ VT! ' P' ^'■
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AND while \\t are scttinR ihinKs straiKlit, wc want to
refer to a letter from Mclvin (i. \Viii-tock. of the
I'cu|)Ic"> Aimiscnuiit Coinpaiiy. I'ortlaml, Oregon,
who sccius to si-o in a roi-cnt appreciation of a very tasteful
invitation subniitted by him, sonic lurking and hideous sar-
casm. We fail t'> tin<I the sarcasm alluded to in the notice
we wrote; to the contrary, we found Mr. W'instock's offer-
ing so much out of the ordinar>' in the matter of restraint
that we spoke in high apprcciatit)n. The trouble seems to
be that Mr \\in>tock remembers the writer from the old
hammer-throwing days v\'hen he was a dramatic critic. He's
in good company. l'"rank Marion, of the Kalcm company,
still blames the writer for some stuff written years ago by
Shcp Friedman against the motion pictures some six months
after this writer's connection with the Morning Telegraph
was terminated. It's tough to get the name of being a
"knocker," but we were not knocking Mr. Winstock for his
decidedly creditable cflFort.
Mr. VVinstock sends an eight-page program devoted to the
six theaters operated in Portland by his company. The
bare program announcement is given where the space might
permit a one or two-word elaboration of the conventional
"Comedy" or "Dramatic" classification, but the sheet is
well-gotten up with a little pertinent reading matter of so
good a class that we are sorry more space is not devoted
to this.
Self-Supporting Advertising.
Opinion seems to be divided as to the value of foreign
advertising in the house announcements of photoplay thea-
ters, many declaring that the use of business announcements
of tradesmen cheapens the sheet and detracts from the value
of the house advertising. There are arguments to be used
on both sides of the question, but the debate seems to favor
the intelligent use of outside advertising to -make possible
the pretentious sheet.
The chief argument of the antis seems to be that it is
in poor taste, but ideals are less useful as an asset than a
bank account, and no one argues that Charles Frohman
displays poor taste in receiving a revenue of several thousand
dollars from the program privilege from each of his thea-
ters, nor would one argue that the Steinway piano company
showed poor taste in importing Paderewski that the line
"The Steinway Piano Used Exclusively" might appear on
all programs. With such examples who shall argue that
the butcher and baker should not be permitted to have an
advertisement in the program of the Gem Theater if the
advertisements make the Gem program a possibility? Ideals
are all right, but twenty years in amusement enterprises
have shown that bii-ine^s hustle is more profit.ihle tli.Tn
altruism.
Here's a Winner.
In this connection we quote from a letter from Joe T.
Steed, proprietor of the Belle Theater, Ensley, Ala. He
writes:
En'Mo8«>iI .vod will flml a program Hint I eot up for Tlie Colleen Bawn.
The pirttirc iniat inf $2i> extra aud I Cot t-to worth of ailTertislDg out of
the prosrnin. so that I make »20 ont of the ailTertislng.
Wo uiTp a chtlrtren's raatlneo here ever.v week, printlnz a conpon In the
Sir. I IV p-nper. anil we alwa.vs have ever.v klil in to»-n on that day. and
: • ■ all Ko home and tell their parents nhont the pirtures. Children's day
niAivs means alnrnt $10 extra on the ilay and It seems !•> keep thelnter-
cst up throngb the week. --^ta'fllHB
Read that twice, some of you who think that outside ad-
vertising does not belong. Mr. Steed shows $20 protit before
he brings the reels into the house and the extra attendance
and the cumulative advertising that is bound to follow is all
building up on that clinched twenty. If the sheriff comes
around to the Belle Theater it's to buy a ticket or flash his
badge for a pass.
Keen Work.
It's pretty good showmanship all the way around, from
Mr. Steed. That children's matinee bears out what we have
said time and again, that a full matinee brings a full night
house.
Mr. Steed gets 60 square inches of advertising space for
himself out of the "Colleen Bawn" advertisement, gets it
absolutely free, and gets all the extra business and his pro-
gram prolit. And just to point up the attendance he started
a guessing contest with a coup«)n worded as below. He sends
one of the coupons taken from the boxes and the attend-
ance guess is J. 100, which gives a line on the probable busi-
ness for two flay--
? ? FREE GUESSING CONTEST ? ?
THE ONE GLESSI.VG THE Nearest TO THE
Attendance To SKF TIIK
Great Colleen Bawn Picture
th.it \sill be slio«n at the
BELLE THEATER
Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 22-23,
Will be given Three Months I'KEE .\dmission. To
the 2nd nearest guess TWO Mf)nths Admission, and
the jrd nearest guess ONE Month's .Admission.
Name
Your attedance gues-.
Notice — Deposit this Ticket in Box at the Door.
\Ve would suggest that Mr. Steed could have bettered his
display in the "Colleen Bawn" by using a job face for the
title and playing up the name of the theater, while the cast
would have interested many. It's about the only comment
we have to offer.
More Good Work.
More adroit work is submitted by Dean R. Magnes, of the
Mission Theater, Salt Lake City, who seems to be very
much on the job. He encloses a ticket issued by Kcitn
O'Brien, the largest store in the Mormon capital, which is
given every purchaser in the "Bargain Basement," whatever
that is. The tickets are sold to the merchant at six cents
each, cash in advance. .\ second slip admits two to any
matinee and is issued by the Herald-kepublican in a scheme
to boom the want ads. One thousand of the tickets pay for
such advertising as the house obtains that is not given free
in connection with this offer.
The scheme is simple and is designed to induce the readers
to go through the want advertisements. Somewhere in the
want columns the letters forming the name of the house
are enclosed in brackets, each in a different advertisement.
The readers cut out these advertisements, paste them on a
coupon provided in the paper and are given a pass on pres-
entation of the coupon at the business office of the paper.
There are no blanks in this scheme. Any person who will
present the coupon properly fixed up gets the tickets. Seven
of the want ads carrj- one of the letters forming the word
Mission thus: (M). .\ half-page Sunday advertisement is
carried, a part of which is paid for by the coupons.
Other Mission Schemes.
A diamond ring is drawn for each Saturday night, two
numbers beiijg drawn. If the holder of the first number does
not show up within a week the ring is given to the holder
of the second number. The numbers are thrown on the
screen at each show, attendance at the drawing not being
insisted upon. It's a good scheme where it can be tried,
but it would be well to have local legal advice as to whether
the scheme is a lottery before proceeding.
Practicable anywhere is a spoon distribution. Each patron
is given a lettered coupon. When the various letters spell-
ing the word Mission are obtained they may be redeemed
at the box office for a spoon. In such schemes it is cus-
tomary to limit the distribution by providing only a certain
number of one of the essential letters. There may be scores
of the other letters in proportion to the "Ms," for example,
but the number of "M" coupons will determine the number
of spoons given out. In this instance the "M" coupon is
printed in the paper as a starter. The coupons are given
only on the paid admissions and not on the newspaper or
merchandise coupons. The house runs a quarter page daily
and a half page on Sunday and all this effort merely backs
up four reels of dated stuff.
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Hustling in Allentown.
Our (jvvn Hugh Hoffniaii went down lo Allentown to lec-
ture "Auld Lang Syne" as a part of the opening of the
Noflaw Theater, and brings back the four-page program.
There is something more than two and a half pages of read-
ing matter and of this not a page even mentions the theater,
being filled with pick-up stufif from this paper and a |)oem
from I'uck. Possibly later on some of this space will be
sold to outside firms, but just now the house needs the
space and uses it to good advantage. The advance stuff
is temperately, but attractively worded. One good idea is
to have special days. Wednesday, the musical end predom-
inates, Fridays are given over to educational reels, with
lectures, and on Saturday particular attention is paid to
subjects having a popular appeal. The idea is recommended
to others as a business-getter for ofif days, which may be so
built up into the best days of the week through specialization.
Special Complimentaries.
C. T. Smithers, of the Idle Hour circuit, with houses in
Aberdeen and Watertown, S. D., says that he would use
more Hennegan heralds if he could order in time, but that
he has to depend on the local printer because of the short
notice given. A house-to-house distribution is made and if
the dodger sent is a fair sample of the work, the local
printer knows his business.
Mr. Smithers uses complimentary tickets in the most eflfect-
ive way, making lists of persons likely to be interested in
specific subjects and sending them tickets when some reel
bearing on this topic is to be shown. These people come to
see the special reel and develop the habit of coming when
there is no such attraction. The tactful catering to fads or
specialties is a delicate form of flattery that seldom fails
to win out when it is not overdone. It is not a scheme that
will bring as large returns as a wide distribution, but it brings
to the house a class of persons whose patronage is desirable,
particularly in a small town, where the celebrities are known.
Advance Information Essential.
In much the same strain, but in greater detail, Emil
Kehlem, Jr., of the Fresno (Calif.) Theater, writes. In part,
he says:
Your "Advertlsiug for Exhibitors" always commands my closest attention,
hence, the enclosing of some sample Advance Bulletins for our various
theaters. They are the result of several years' gradual growth, com-
mencing originally from the little "one-pager." You will see that there
Is very little advertising, In fact, the Foul Play Bulletin contains more than
we usually have. It Is true that advertising cuts the cost of printing, but
we prefer to stand the extra expense for the sake of a more interesting
Bulletin.
My ambition is to have a sixteen-page Bulletin, but (and the following is
my constant prayer to the manufacturers, and now, to you), It is ABSOLUTE
LY NECESSARY that the exhibitor have advance bookings in plenty. He
should, at least, receive knowledge of his bookings, say, on the Wednesday
preceding tlie following week. Cuts have to be made, the Moving Picture
World, and all advance literature from the manufacturers must be carefully
read, proofs read, and what not must needs be tended to, so as to get your
advertising In the hands of your Saturday and Sunday crowds.
It may be a little more difficult for the e.xcliange to give the Lyric Theater,
in Oakland, much time, as they run three-day-old film, but, here and In
Stockton and San Jose, where we have theaters, we should get two weeks'
advance notice. Sometimes we do, and sometimes we do not. If you are
knocked off your stride in getting out your Bulletins, your business sufEers.
At present, I am compelled to issue these bulletins under varying degrees
of pressure. Tlie three enclosed Bulletins are examples of "great, greater
and greatest pressures." "The Black Arrow" was rushed through in half
a day, and at that, by telegraph. It can't be done properly that way.
The "Nickelodeon" is a theater now. And, the day is past, or it ouglit
to be, when an earnest exhibitor is compelled to advertise his plays on tlie
very day that he presents them. The uplift of the protoplay is synonymous
with advance information, for the exhibitor who desires to get the
Information to the public. They have to be told what is coming. One of
your correspondents complained most bitterly, some months ago. because
he "showed" to 180 people with "The Tale of Two Cities!" Think of It.
Fortunately, we had time to advertise the same, and we had close to 7,001)
in two days. This was at the Lyric, which seats but 400. •
Our new theater In Oakland will seat 1,5U0, and then we will be able to
do things.
But please start a campaign In conjunction with the manufacturers, for
ADVANCE BOOKINGS TO THE EXHIBITOKS. and the photoplays will drive
cheap vaudeville Into oblivion.
One Remedy for Vaudeville.
There is a lot of meat in that last paragraph in par-
ticular. About the only real excuse a photoplay manager
ever had for running cheap vaudeville was that it could be
depended upon to be in the house at a certain time, giving
him something he could talk about. Make it possible for
the active manager to properly boom his films and the sort
of vaudebille that will play three or more shows a day will
be sent back where it belongs, which is most assuredly in
company with high-grade pictures.
Ever since the business began managers have sought fore-
knowledge of their programs. Thus far they have not been
successful save where they can aflford to contract for speci-
fied first runs. Even second and third runs may slip up
through express troubles or delay in return, yet the busi-
ness will never come to its greatest prosperity until this
"■■","■ ".^V — ^^^ """ "' ■■'"- =»"'t luum inere is no hope in
sight. The concerted action of the exhibitors would reverse
this condition and other evils, but there is a lack of such con-
certed action. The Moving Picture World has agitated this
subject time and again and has given its columns freely to
any movement that promised relief to the exhibitor, but the
man to work the reform is the man who pays the price
and only the constant and concerted action of the exhibitors
will be of any avail.
A Matter of Many Angles.
The problem presents many aspects, not the least inter-
esting being the attitude of the average exhibitor. There
.seems to be a lack of get-together that defeats the efforts of
the managers who appreciate the need for radical changes,
and at present it would seem that the only real relief will
come when the inert manager drops out of the business that
has grown beyond him. In some sections of the country
circuits are formed to take a set of reels from an exchange
and send it over a prescribed route. The bulk business
places the members in a position to demand more than a
single house can ask, and once the reels are on the circuit
advance work is possible save in the early houses; those
getting the reels the first three or four days. Mr. Kehlem has
several houses in his string, perhaps he can unite with others
and not only insure advance information, but effect a sav-
ing m the matter of printing by ordering heralds for all
the houses at one time with only a chance of perhaps two
pages.
Will some of those who are in on such a circuit contribute
their experiences for the benefit of others?
The samples shown prove Mr. Kehlem's ability to make
much out of very little. It is a pity he is not given broader
scope. Those who can help the advance of pictures should
be permitted to do so.
IN CORRECTION.
Mr. N. E. Chaney, whose offer to supply any interested
exhibitor with a copy of his new self-supporting program
on receipt of a two-cent stamp, calls our attention to the
fact that his address was incorrectedly stated to be Hills-
dale instead of Hillsboro, Ohio. Those who sent to Hills-
dale and had their letters returned will please try again, ad-
dressing the Orpheum Theater, Hillsboro, Ohio.
ADVERTISING LIKE A CIRCUS.
The above cut illustrates the way Mr. F. W. Peters, man-
ager of the Casino Theater, Galveston. Texas, advertised
the Kalem feature production, "Colleen Bawn." The back-
ground of the posters is of a li?!it -jrcen tint and they form
•nSTitiori
ct u rect om ! \^ V^'^
Colleen Bawn V/i
^ t" '/g <~ y 5cc- ne Takgn In Ire Langi. •
WM QOmO ON ■HHHI now oomo oit^l
Casino Theater, Galveston, Texas.
one of the prettiest advertising displays in that city. The
house seats 300 and is owned and controlled by E. H. Hulsey,
who has moving picture theaters in Oklahoma City, Okla.;
Houston, Tex.; Little Rock, Arkansas, and Galveston, Texas.
The moving picture has come to stay. Why not make
use of it to educate the children of the land in the good and
inspiring things of life? — Kansas City Journal.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
981
C-^ZSZSH5H5Z5?SZS15
The SCENARIO WRITER
CONDUCTED BY EPHS WINTHROP SARGENT
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BE A LITTLE COMMERCIAL.
Hum art it an rxcrllnit Ihiiig, but i( (lurMi'l always bring checks, and
it if to be supposed that scenario writers plan stories because they
like to see their names on a piece of paper that the banks will re-
spect. This being the case, are you going to write stories to suit yourself
or the demand?
Il'> Mice to br able to write what you plraiir. but it doexn't always pay. In a
recent letter a scenario writer objects to an objection to certain action, the
primary objection bring based on the fact that the action would rob the
heroine of proper sympathy. Admitting that fact, the author argues that
the action is perfectly natural. It is, but it isn't always the perfectly nat-
ural action that is wanted. A hero may chew tobacco and still be a hero,
but if he goes through 1,000 feet of tilm with a "quid" in bis mouth he
isn't going to br popular with the producer nor with the public, should he
get that far. Tobacco chewing may be perfectly natural, but it is not
essential to the story, so why insist upon it? Probability is necessary, but
absolute realism is not always wanted, and if realism detracts from the
popularity of a principal character, idealize a little even if it is not "art."
The case in point was a young girl who permitted herself to be kissed
by a man not her lover. Lots of young girls are kissed by people not
their lovers, but it's out of place in a film where the absence of printed
explanation makes thr action srrm forward to the point of looseness of
morals. It's not always the case; not even generally the case, but if it
looks bail and doesn't help thr heroine any, be commercial and cut
such things out. Zola is all right between covers, but be can't always be
himed.
"Use No Hooks."
It doesn't seem as though some such warning should be necessary on
manuscript scenarios offered for sale, but there are many studios where
the property rights of Ihc author are not only ignored, but where a will-
fully negligent editorial force seems bent upon destruction.
It is only a couple of weeks ago that the writer's courteous offer to
supply the editorial room of a leading independent concern with an ap-
parently much needed cake of soap was declined w-ith thanks, but with a
semi-apology for a rejected manuscript that was returned plentifully though
not artistically decorated with greasy thumb prints, necessitating a rccopy-
ing of the first page before it could again be sent out, and in the same
week a judge sitting in one of the Maine courts wrote of a Licensed studio;
"I have just received from the my scenario. It was creased
crosswise and so badly mussed that I am debating whether to throw it
away or have it recopicd."
These are only two recent instances, but examples could be multiplied a
hundredfold without the least trouble. Worse still, the evil seems to be
growing and it is time that manufacturers gave positive instructions to
their scenario staffs that manuscripts should be returned to the writers in
practically the same condition as that in which they were received.
In accordance with custom, the editor is not regarded as being responsible
for the safety of a manuscript submitted, but he is supposed to use all
reasonable care, and this care is most emphatically not exercised when he
creases or marks up a manuscript.
A manuscript does not become the property of a concern until the pur-
chase price is paid, and until then the editor has neither the moral nor the
legal right to use the property of another as a memorandum pad, and yet
a number of concerns mark up scripts with register numbers, comments,
the name of the director who is to read the script and even sketches of
the scene plots of other productions. Then the script is found unavail-
able; it is slapped back into its envelope and it is fired back to the author
who either has to rccopy the marked pages or the entire script, since the
new pages will not match in color the imprint of the ribbon first used and
the difference in shade is in itself announcement that the script has been
rejected.
Were there any excuse for this, comment would be unnecessary, but
there is no excuse save personal uncleanliness and indifference. In the.
offices of the Munsey publications hundreds of scripts are handled daily;
the best of these being read by two or more of the editors and may be in
the oflSce a couple of months, and yet the script invariably comes back
to the author as crisp and clean as when it was sent out. If you are an
author known to them it may be that the final reader will return the script
with a comment sheet, which is merely a slip of paper on which the various
editors have written their remarks. It's a matter of a moment to slip
another half sheet of paper under the clip and make all marks on this, but
most of the scenario editors do not take this simple precaution and mark
up the scripts with the same wanton disregard for the property of others
that leads the unintelligent to deface public property with initials and
ribald sentences.
One concern, recently organized, inks in a number on the first page of
each script. It aids in keeping the record straight, but why not put this
number on the envelope and keep the script in that envelope? It's just
as easy, and it does not deface the script. Literally hundreds of scripts
are being thus maltreated every week, and practically without protest,
since the average writer is afraid that an objection will result in "getting
in bad" with that studio. Some time ago it was suggested that an extra
sheet of paper front and back would help preserve a script from injury,
but this precaution should not be necessary. The editor should be suffi-
ciently intelligent to observe proper precaution.
One source of trouble lies in the studio system of deferring to the pro-
ducrt. I he r'lili.r in iii.,it ■ merely a teadrr. If he gels
a good script he givrt it t< .d if the producer likes it be
makes the picture. The Hotk -;.„. .......„<: who produced only the plays
he personally liked would last on a job about as lung at it took to give
him two weeks' notice, but in the studio the producer u as pampered as a
firit baby in the home of its gtandparentt
'I'he producer has no literary tiaining; he never had his own stuff com*
back looking at though it had b<-en in a coal mine instead of ao editorial
office, so he carries the script for a few days or weeks, possibly in bis
pocket where the paper is worn and crinkled, then he reads it without
caring whrihrr his hands have been washed sincr breakfast or not and
finally turns it back to the editor, a limp and filthy thing, to be sent back
to the helpless author.
This system is all wrong and is one of the reasons why good scripts are
hard to obtain. The bulk of the submissions are made by those who are
just starting in and who are thankful to get their copy back in any shape.
The experienced writer is apt to fall away or at leatl stay out of the
studios where these practices obtain.
Now and then a script is unavoidably damagrd, . but in such cases the
studio should pay the damages. All scripts are lubmitted "at owner's
risk," but they are also submitted with the. tacit understanding that all
due care will be observed. This care i» not given; on the contrary, the
studios are groVing increasingly nrgliKcnt. In self defense manufacturers
should Tcquire their editors to be resp<jnsible for damage and tbcy in turn
thould be permitted to hold the produrcrs aceonntable. '"
(To be conlinmrd if nfctiiary.)
Two Cents an Ounce.
The postal rate on scenarios or any other manuscript is two cents for
each ounce, the same as any other sealrit or unsealed written matter.
Don't smile and say you know it. Figure out if you always pay the
postage at the full rate. Ask yourself if you are are careful as you
should be. A two cent due stamp is not always the best sort of an intro-
duction to an editor and worse still is the surprisingly common habit of
using some twos and a one on a letter. Out of any hundred scripts re-
ceived by any concern there will be from two to five letters paid in odd
cents. .\ single green stamp on a sealed letter is a shrieking confestion
that the writer is so inexperienced that even the postal rate is still a
mystery. The green stamp yells at the editor "I'm a greeny. Pay me |io
instead of $20 and I'll take it and say thanks, because I know no better."
Tlie postage due stamp merely argues the sloven, but neither is a recom-
mendation. If you have no postal scales take the staff to (ome branch
post office and send it out fully paiil. Get it started right no matter what
the finish may be.
Keep Posted.
Do you read the Stories of the Films printed in every issue of the
Moving Picture World? If you don't, why don't you?
Vou need to keep posted on the current releases, that you may not
duplicate ideas, and you also need to know the style of stories the various
companies are releasing. It is the only place where you can find all of the
stories of all of the m.ikers, and if you don't keep posted how can you
expect to keep abreast of the times?
Do not content yourself with merely "skinning them over." Read and
study them. See how new twists are given old situations, how odd effects
are obtained, and what each company is doing. It means both time and
money to know, for instance, that the Biograph and the Bison do not
use the same style of release and that the Imp is releasing a weekly reel
of comedy. You wouldn't try to sell shoes to the man who runs a butcher
shop, or fry to unload a consignment of eggs on some custom tailor. Why
try to sell a Biograph story to the American, or waste stamps sending a
lurid Western to the .\. B. ? The stories of the films is your market re-
port. Read it every week.
What Essanay Wants.
Archer McMackin advises contributors th.it the editorial staff of the
Essanay Company does not read scripts intended for production by tbe
Western company, but wants material suitable for production by the
Chicago company only. This demand is mostly for comedy.
That's as far as Mr. McMackin's advice goes, but it's safe to add that
there will be no use trying to land a story on the .\ndeT5on section of the
company. The Westerners write all their own stories.
Two Chances.
It's a poor plan to write with any specific player in mind, but if yoir
have a script that should fit a comedy lead like "Bumptious" send it to
the Imp. Half reels are best.
The Majestic can take stuff that fits Miss Pickford, who is at her best
in slightly rompish ingenue parts.
What of It?
Four complaints have been entered to the effect that a certain company
does not appear to read scripts submitted. What of it? It's not neces-
sary to read a script through to determine its value. If tbe company is
oversupplied with scripts or prefers the homemade rariety, it is not neces-
sary to read at all. No company is under obligations to read all scripts.
Inquiries
LEONARD L. H. — It Is possible that "Grandfather's Violin" was remlnls-
ceot of a somen-hat similar film "rflesned soveral years ago," bat It la
more probable tbat the old story suggested an Improred renton.
B. F. S. — The Pathe Freres. and others, have operators in Soatk America,
but they make scenic and edacalkmal Blms. There it bo establlsbed
photoplay company. If that la what yoo mean.
v. O. B. — Your question w«s praetl rally arr^wer^ recently In the news
colnmns. where Xfr. Santley's siir^css In '■I.lftle Miss FIxit" wa« alluded
to In an editorial on page 795. It Is probable tbat be will b« tiack lo tbe
pictures when bis theatrical tour closes.
CQLAITDE M. — VIIss C. Taka was tbe O'San of ThanboDser't "Tbe East
and the Wpst."
98.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
JINK — If ".link." wlio iccentlj- axkei] tlils (lo|iiirliijent for liitonnaUoii
iiK III vvlii-iu he uiglit ol>t»ln a pbotograjili of Misa Marlon Leonard, will eeml
liU u.l.ln-ss to Mr. C. J. Slier, of tlie New Tlilrd Avenue Theater, a6tli
Strocl ami Tlilrd Avenue, New York City, Mr. Slli>r will very Kenerously
pari with one uf bla. We jireauine that the Ueni Coiiil'oxy will presently
iittvi' siirae for sale, so the rest of you hold ba<k, a8 Mr. Slier has only
iini> lie lis willing to let go of.
JOHN A. S. — You aay that you're a steady reader of thlK paper, and then
BHk n< lion you i-au get a position with a picture company, while we've
U8('<1 nil the Ink on one typewriter rlhlion the past couple of months ex-
plaining to other ln<|UirerB that It cannot be done. The companies are now
Id a |in-sitlOD to obtain all the experienced photoplayers they need, and have
a heavy reserve list. Under such circumstances, how do you supfmse thai
you can And a place? It Is no longer necessary to run a school of in
structlon for the education of photoplayers and the dramatic schools pro-
fessing to teach .vou how can do you no good. Better give up the Idea
and save yourself and the directors a lot of worry. One company has
more than 1,000 names on Its waiting list — and some pretty big names, too.
ANN C. B. — Read the scenario page to keep posted on scenario wants.
Meantime, the Lubin, Essanay, Vitagraph, and, we think, the Kalcm com-
panies will give you hints on scenario writing, it you will enclose a stamped
and addressed envelope with your application.
UBS. M, G. B. — Under the law of 1909, a copyright protects the author
for iin original term of 28 years, and may then be renewed. If, as your
question seems to suggest, you ask the Information with a , view to using a
copyrighted story, on which the original copyright iias run out, we would
l>oiiit out that this may have been renewed, and the fact that yon are not
aware of the renewal will be no defense lu any legal action that may follow.
FRANK C. — The Coward, in the Pathe production witli tiie same title, is
Mr. Ilcndland. We are not advised as to his first name.
CLARENCE L. — Miss Myrtle Steadraan was the girl In Selig's "The N'ew
.York Cowboy," and Miss Lawrence was the Lubin player for whom yon
ask.
E. C. — Miss Isabel Rea was King Bnggot's wife in the Imp's "E.xecutivi-
.Oleiucjicy." (2) George L. Tucker and Miss Ethel Grandin had the lead in
the same company's "Uncle's Visit." William Robert Dai.v was the tranifi.
I'.'ji We know of no company working In Central Onlo. though there is a
film company in Cleveland, with a studio elsewhere. (4> We presume thai
pictures were made of the Yale-Harvard football game, out we nave sen
no announcement. Possibly they will show up in the Pathe Weekly, (."u
C G.P. C. stands for Compagnle Generale Pathe Clnematographique, and is
•used by the Pathe Freres to distinguish the European from the American-
made product. Many of the exhibitors call it the "C. G. Pathe Company."
■but this Is incorrect. The Pathe and C. G. P. C. use the Pathe release
■dates Interchangeably; that Is, there are no specified days for C. G. P. C.
llhn.
' J,'. BibKEL. — ^The artist's wife In the Thanhouser "Adrift" was Miss
Luclle Y'oung. Her woman friend was Miss Katherine Horn. (2) Miss
Clara Williams, formerly an Essanay leading woman, was with the Powers
company, but she is at present en tour with a dramatic production.
JAMES D. — There are not only motion pictures In Japan, but a very
•creditable publication devoted to cinematography and printed ideaograph.
There are a number of prosperous houses In South China and recently the
V. S. Coirsular and Trade Reports asked for bids for a sectional theater
for Eastern Siberia, the sides and roof to be portable and to fit floors
of concrete laid down In several seaports.
LUCY B. — The fact that you have beautiful hair might help yon with
some hair tonic manufacturer, but with wig makers still doing business we
Imagine that hair alone will not get you into a picture company. It is
cheaper to buy an experienced actress some more hair than to spend a half
year teaching you to act. See answer to John A. S. above.
ADHIRER. — (Where have we heard that name before?) The very preva-
lent report as to the death of Miss Mabel Normand Is incorrect. There
are a lot of .self-important young men about tlie picture houses who
cover a lack of knowledge with starling fabrications. «Iiss Normand changed
coriipanies and the report appears to have been given out In many cities
that- she was dead merely because she is no longer seen witli her former
associates.
L. M. G. — The Sellg production of "Blackbeard" was made on the Pacific
coast. Sydney Ayres was the Blackbeard.
CURIOUS. — Under service conditions motion picture film is not explosive.
Most machines are so arranged that only a few Inches of film can burn
while threaded up.
PAUL D.- — The photoplay theater in Chinatown, New York, is not now
ruunini;. but there are three theaters, one Licensed and two Independent,
just on the edge of the quarter, that are very liberally patronized by the
Cliinese. In one of tlie houses a six-year-old Chinese boy, who speaks both
English and Chinese, is brought to the theater each eveuTng to explain the
reels to his father In Cantonese.
L. W. — There is no legal bar to yonr using a news item as a basis for a
scenario, but perhaps others have seen the same Item and have followed
the sauve course and you may find yourself in confllction with two or
three other stories on the same topic. Do not pick up tlie startling news
feature that will be widely copied, but get your inspiration from some
obscure paragraph that may be built up.
B. M. M. — If you will turn over a few pages you will find the informa-
tion yon seek in the advertising columns.
W, L. D. — We do not know the present wherealjouts of Jack Standing,
lie has not been with the Lubin company for about three weeks.
T. P. A. — The Vitagraph story printed In the Motion Picture Stor>
Magazine under the title of "The Code of the Hills" was .subsequently re-
leased as "Be.vond the Law," wliich explains your Inability to satisfy your
Iiatron's curiosity.
GRACE G. — The reason some tlieaters charge more for the rear seats is
that tlie piclure Is seen to greater advantage from a distance. The reason
for this will tieeonie apparent if you will sit in the front row and then
move toward the rear. A picture eight feet wide on the screen Is magni-
fled tifi times. One ten feet wide is enlarged 120 times the original size.
This Kcsuits In a rath'r coarse deflnition when seen close to. but moving
liaek the slight imperfections cease to be apparent and merge into a
softer and more iiieaslng effect. It you will take a newspaper half-tone
and examine it closely you will And the apparent blacKs. and whites cnr up
Into tiny squares. Move the paper awa.v a few feet and these squares
merge Into apparently solid masses of color. It's precisely the same Idea.
BEN. — WHiy not send .vour "popularity" votes direct to the studio? They
probably have rubber stamps for filling In the l>lanks and you can sidestep
tie lalior of hand work.
•BENNIE FROM LUBINVILLE" — is thanked for the list of names re
«-ently ingested, and this goes double for the stenographei to whom the
in iniry editor is Indebted for his Lubin replies and who also sent in a list.
1
A. LEROY BROWN, LANSING, MICH.
Lansing, Mich., picture theater men are having a con-
troversy with the city authorities over the question of Sun-
day closing. A cit}' ordinance prohibits any sort of public
amusement exhibition on Sunday, but no attempt has been
made to enforce it until recently, when Mr. Brown and
others were arrested for running picture theaters on Sunday
and found guilty by the trial court. It is thought that the
case will be appealed.
Mr. Brown, whose likeness is here reproduced, became
an exhibitor of pictures when he was but 19 years old. Hii
first attempt was a failure, which he considers as a good
experience. Since then he has owned several theaters in
Lansing and elsewhere. Recently he disposed of his other
interests to give his entire time to his new $12,000 house in
Lansing. Mr. Brown is a great admirer of the Moving
Picture World and says that it has done more to educate
the moving picture exhibitor than any other medium.
THE NET RESULT OF SENSATIONALISM.
The Philadelphia Press, one of the most inriiientia! news-
papers published in Pennsylvania, makes a specialty of home
and educational material and, following up these specialties,
calls for a rigid enforcement of the law enacted at the last
session of the legislature providing for censorship over all
films and slides shown in the State of Pennsylvania. The
law has always been a dead letter and it would never have
been heard of again but for the proposal to exhibit films
showing Beulah Binford and Mrs. Patterson, women who re-
centlv figured in sensational murder trials.
COLORADO INSANE ASYLUM ADOPTS MXDTION
PICTURES.
Dr. Bussey, superintendent of the Colorado Insane Asylum
of Pueblo. Colorado, has installed animated pictures for his
1.200 patients, with hopes of obtaining better results for their
cure. The manager of the Maze Theater here, Mr. L. C. Shep-
ard. has installed the plant and is giving a show twice each
week. Of late, many asylums throughout the United States
have realized the value of the motion picture and have
adopted it with good results.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
983
Mayor's Picture Theater Committee
Reports.
Question of Admission of Children Eliminated — More Spe-
cific on Booths — Practically Same m Other Respects.
Mayor Gaynur received the report of his special committee on
MoviPK Picrurcs and Picture 'l\' — ■■ ' ' y, liec. li. The
report tliflcr? in ^oiiic rc>pcc!^ : I in The Mov-
iiit- I'l.iT.r.- \\",.rM r,ii., ;i; . . . 18, the mOSt
iting to the ad-
Kcgardiii({ litis Mibjcci (tic Ma><ir > cuiiiiiuuce, recognizing the
fact that the subject was already rcKuIatcd h\ the I'eiial Code,
saw that it would be uxclc>> to attempt to regulate the attendance
of children by a city ordinance which would be contrary to a
State law, »<j it p^t^^ii! tlic subject up. w ' ' • ' n
in a >iippleir.cntarv np'^rt i" the Mayor -
law be aiiicn>k-d, and that, in the event "i ^o.. ....,^......,...1 dc.^
adopted, a suitable regulation might then b« incorporated in the
citv ordinance.
fecwfarding booth-., the revised report providics that tilnis may be
■rewound and repaired in some t)ther apprc>ved fireproof en-
closnre," and that, "where miniature motion picture machines are
employed in cmiiection with private exhibitions, the rcquirement>
of the above paragraph may be su moditied as to permit instead
of the regulation booth an approved fireproof box, unventilated.
and of a size only sufiBcient to enclose the machine." Reference
to ventilating the booth in paragraph III of Sub-section "F" is
amended to require a vent tUie with a cross-sectional area of no-
less than fifty square inches, and that it shall be fireproof.
This, we are informed, completes the work of the Mayor's com
mittee, and that it will be submitted to the Board of .Mdermen as
the recommendations of the Mayor for the proper treatment of
the motion picture theatre problem. Just what bearing the report
will have upon the proposed ordinance now being considered by
the Aldermen is problematical. It is reasonable to infer, never-
theless, that Mayor Gaynor will use his intluence and his power
to secure the adoption of an ordinance framed along lines most
satisfactory to him.
It is worthy of note that the report of the Mayor's committee
has omitted all reference to the question of censorship as applied
to the pictures direct, upon the ground that the authority given
the Bureau of Licen-.es is sufficient to cover that question. This
contention seems entirely reasonable and should have the support
of the picture interests.
NEW YORK EXHIBITORS FACING TROUBLE.
When we characterized in our columns la^t week the meeting
of the Xew York Exhibitors' Leacae as a "farce-comedy," we
said nothing which we feel in duty bound to retract. The nucleus
of that organization is a splendidly loyal and hard-working coterie
of gentlemen who have sacrified much for others of their brethren
who are less energetic. There are, however, a few exhibitors who
come to meetings of e.xhibitors in every city with petty grievatKes
to be aired. .\nd these grievances have but one result, which is
to confuse the workers who are trying to do something. The
Exhibitors' League of New York is a well-founded institution.
The oflScers are doing their work, and doing it well, but they are
hampered by unparliamentary actions much too frequently; hence
.1 1
1 lie prii
I-. abtmt •
out o-
$5 or -
of dollar^ l'.' ni'.t ro'.\ 1 r i
repeat what wa- >aiil la^t w< rk, •
York exhibitor^ to ijinlit.!<-
hibitor in dri-ater .\r\\ 'l
to the prc^i.i'"'- • ■' '• ■•,,.,..
wiTiioi r should :
planation ■• ;it to an ■
them trust liicir oltiieis and the work will be done We repeat
again : if independence is not worth $ioD to any exhibitor, he
might as well get out of the business. If he is not making enough
money to atTord $loo for independence he ought to try some other
l)usine»>. If every exhibitor wfiuld come to the front and lay
down his money, without any "ifs," "and.s" or "whys," in one day
there would be $50,000 in the treasury, which would form the
foundation of the strongest moving picture exhibitors' asso-
riatiiiii mi ri*cord.
be put. \S c
for the New
hat each ex-
walk directly up
lown $100,
nous ex-
;his. Let
MISS MARGARET FISHER.
Among the recent additions to the players of the Imp Company
will be found Mi-s Margaret Fisher, recently engaged to play
leads and ingenue parts. The engraving is from a photograph of
Miss Fisher in the leading part of the Imp subject, "The Girl
and the Halfback.' Miss Fisher has had considerable experience
in pictures, having been a member of the stock photoplayers of
the Selig and Essanay companies.
Kf/Mh^n
Will He Wait Till the Horse Is Stolen Before He Locks
the Door?
NEW PRINCESS OPENED AT HOPKINSVILLE, KY.
On the evening of November 27 the principal event at
Hopkinsville, Ky.. was the opening of the new Princess
Picture Theater, by George .\. Bleich, proprietor. Mayor
Meacham. of Hopkinsville. was present, and made an ad-
dress to the audience, in which he noted the great progress
made in the manufacture of motion pictures. The house is
described as a paragon of excellence and comfort. The
new house, including the site, cost $20,000. and will seat sev-
eral hundred people. It has a very handsome front and is
richly decorated in the interior.
984
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Projection Department
Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
INVITATION. — Ye editor is in receipt of an invitation from San Fran-
cisco M. O. Operators' Union to attend a midnight matinee tendered the
union by the Kinemacolor Company of California; same to be at Alcazar
Theater, Friday, Dec. i. Sorry, gentlemen, but the invite got here too
late. Anyhow there is so miicli snow that walking,, isn't good. Thanks
for the invite, however. Hope yoii had a good time.
CH.'XSING TlIE.\!t THROUGH.— The motion picture exhibition barfness
has been aflSictcd with many and diverse evils, but perhaps the very worst
of them all is the practice known to the initiated as "Chasing 'cm through,"
or ■"Shooting '^n through." Translated into the language of every dfty citi-
zens this nealB over-speeding the projection niachine.
It is an ahuie brought into being 'bv^nd through the five? iJfcnt store-room
theater, in ^Ipich the seating capacitj^pii^^s limited. Competitioi^was and is
fierce and instead of turning their attention to securing patronage by giving
a better, high class show, managers sought to hold and increase it by giv-
ing a bill of great length. To such a ridiculous extent was this carried that
small five cent houses were running as many as six and seven reels to the
show, while four reels and a song was by no means unusual.
Now it would require about seventy-five minutes to run five reels and a
song, allowing two minutes to each reel for change, and six for the song,
and run them as they should be run. With a five cent house of say 200
seating capacity, paying rental for a four reel, daily change service, it
needs no elaborate figuring to prove this to be a financial impossibility. To
get around the matter the "manager" instructs the operator to "chase 'em
through."
This was not the only cause of the practice but it was. and still is, one
of the chief reasons for the introduction of Mr. Chase-'em-through upon
the scene. But no matter what may be the excuse advanced by the manager,
the practice is nothing short of reprehensible. It is an outrage on the busi-
ness as a whole. It is a shameful abuse of the films owned by the ex-
change and it is an injury to every exhibitor who is compelled to run the
films thereafter.
The "chase-'em-ihrough" show is a farce. It is an absurdity. It is a
travesty on projection, and the manager who allows it in his house, or,
worse yet, orders it, is doing his level best to murder the goose that lays
the golden egg. It won't be his fault if the butchery is not accomplished
either.
Often have I sat in an audience and watched the most beautiful produc-
tion turned into a ridiculous and totally absurd series of jumping jack pan-
tomime. Back and forth the figures flitted like galvanized dummies. The
nurse at the dying child's bed moved around as though she were run by
electricity and the wires of her motor had gotten crossed — but you have
all seen the wretched, incongruous performance time and again, so why de-
scribe it.
"But," says the manager of the "shoot-'em-through" show (Oh yes, it's a
show all right; generally a holy show too) "what business it is of yours
anyhow. I'm running this house and it seems to me a man ought to have
the privilege of running his own business as he sees fit."
Let us examine this claim. In the first place when the manager threw
open his doors and invited an audience to pay money to see his "show" he
assumed an obligation to put one on; not a rank, silly imitation. The
audience is to an extent a partner in the particular performance it attends
and the manager has no more moral right to ruin what they have paid to
see than he has to go out on the street and rob them of a sum equal to the
price of admission at the point of a gun. Morally he is just as much a
thief in one case as in the other. But this is not really the worst side of
the matter after all. There is a very much worse one and it is high time
some one told the chase-'em-through "manager" exactly the truth concern-
ing things.
.\side from the injury such men are doing the business as a whole in the
effect their performance has on the public, there is a phase of the matter
which even more directly affects every exhibitor and film exchange. The
evil effect of Mr. Chase-'em-through does not stop with his own show.
A film is made to be run at a certain speed, approximately sixty feet per
minute. Film stock is designed and calculated to withstand the strain
of that speed. It will even stand a moderate increase without material
damage, biit it was not designed and will not, without material injury,
stand the speed of the chase-'em-through fiend.
.•\t normal speed of sixty feet of film per minute a section of the film
about six inches long, between the upper and lower loops of the machine,
must start from dead still, move forward ^ inch, overcoming the friction
of the tension spring, stop and start again sixteen times to every second
of time. Sixteen times every second the teeth of the intermittent sprocket
must jerk down the piece of film between the loops, using the sides of
the sprocket holes of a film about 5-1000 inch in thickness for purchase.
Imagine the strain on that thin, delicate substance. It is really amazing
that it stands up under such usage, but it does.
Mr. Chase-'em-through, however, increases that speed and runs through a
thousand feet of film in ten minutes or less. The intermittent is then
jerking the strip of film in excess of 25 times a second, instead of sixteen.
. aturally the result is worn, strained sprocket holes, films ripped in two,
and general damage. And now we get down to the nub of things. Mr.
Chase-'em-through has damaged the films. Possibly he hasn't actually torn
a film in two, but he has done far worse for he has, to some extent, in-
jured.every sprocket hole in the entire film. A great many exhibitors will
hare that film as a part of their show thereafter and every single one of
them will have to suffer for the abuse Mr. Chase-'em-through has per-
petrated. So you see it really isn't altogether "bis" business and no one's
else, is it?
And still the story of wrong is not fiinished for there is an exchange
wiiich has paid a hundred or more dollars for that film. It has rented it
to Mr. Chase-'em-through with the tacit understanding that it would be
taken care of and not abused. It has been abused in the worst possible
way, and the exchange has been wronged.
Mr. Chase-'em-through also is subjecting his projection machine to usage
it was never intended for by its maker. Pretty soon it, being subjected to
terrific strain, gets into bad shape. Of course it does. The wonder would
be if it didn't. But Mr. Chase-'em-through blames the poor machine. He
declares it a swindle. He curses it loud and deep. He makes demand on
its manufacturer for free repairs on the grounds that it hasn't lasted
"any time at all." He probably swears by all that is good that it has had
the very best of treatment and the manufacturer, not knowing the truth,
oftimes does repair the machine without cost to the Chase-'em-through ex-
hibitor. In fact the story of over speeding is one of wrong from start to
finish. There is not one single redeeming feature in connection with it
and not an excuse for it which will stand the light of day.
"But," I think I hear some manager whose fur I have rubbed in the
wrong direction and whose corns I have trampled, shout, "my seating ca-
pacity is limited and at least on Saturdays I cannot handle the crowds. I
must shorten the show when there is a rush or I won't make my salt.
What am I to do?"
The answer is plain and simple: shorten the show by cutting out half
a split reel, or even a whole reel, if you must, but run what you do run
at least slow enough so that the audience can tell whether it is a funeral
procession or a horse race they are looking at. In other words cut down
ti.e subjects until what is left can be run as they should be run in the time
allotted to the programme. If you cannot make money running your show
that way then I am sorry to say that the business would be distinctly
benefited by your introduction to some other field of human endeavor.
CORRECTION'.— Messrs. Brown and Dowell, San Diego, Calif., write:
In regard to our article in the Nov. 25th issue would say that the drop
due to resistance was not mentioned by us as this would not come under
resistance of .\RC. The 10-12 Volt drop covers the resistance of the car-
bons, carbon-arms and the arc or flame but not the circuit. Of course the
greater part of the drop comes from part 3. which we neglected to mention,
and equals about 35 volts. You say that the theory that the core reduces
arc (flame) resistance is new to you but sounds reasonable. Assuredly it
must for, as you can see. if the core volatilizes more readily than the sur-
rounding part, forming more vapor and thus a better conductor for the
current, it follows that there must be less resistance. The larger the con-
ductor the less the resistance you know. We shall not discuss other points,
until questioned. As to rheostats, we regret to say that we cannot comply
with your request, as we are putting these on the market shortly, for a
reasonable price. We are. however, willing to co-operate with you in the
oetterment of projection through the department whenever we can do so
without interfering with business."
Without disputing the proposition as stated, I believe the division of re-
sistance is split up too fine for the knowledge of the average operator to deal
with understandingly. While theoretically it is well to acquire knowledge
along any possible line, still I cannot see any practical benefit to the op-
erator, who has a world of really practical lore still to attain, in knowing that
the total drop of from 45 to 50 volts on a D. C. projection arc is divided up
into three distinct elements. I mention this, not to criticise ynu. but to call
attention to the fact that at this stage of the game it is heardly advisable to
go thus deeply into matters purely technical. It tends rather to puzzle than
to teach. We will be glad to have your contributions at any time, tfut try
to avoid technicalities and mak-e things as plain and understandable to "the
other fellow" as you can.
wow; HERE'S TROUBLE— Brooklyn, N. Y., writes: "I see in the
Projection Department that you are in the midst of an exciting discussion
as to the practicability of using motor-generator sets in connection with a
moving picture are light without the introduction of any resistance
other than that of the arc itself. In Washington, where it is required
that the machine circuit be connected to the two outside wires of a 3-wire
system, thus necessitating the use of 220 volts, primary, motor-generators
are in general use without resistance and as I have worked in no less than
seven houses under these conditions I can state that while a light may be
kept by current supplied in this manner, after a fashion, it is done
only by the most heroic and strenuous efforts on the part of the operator.
It will be apparent that when the arc is struck a direct short circuit takes
place and this usually brings down the speed of the "set" to such an ex-
tent that it IS almost jarred loose from its moorings and you frequently
have to try several times before succeeding in getting the arc to form when
you separate the carbons. After the generator has recovered from this sud-
den overload and is running normal you can then take a chance with
putting on a picture. If the indicator on the field rheostat is turned so
that you are supposed to be getting the maximum amount of light there is
great difficulty in getting the arc to burn quietly and without hissing,
buzzing, and otherwise showing its displeasure at the situation. On the
other hand if you "cut in" more resistance in the field you must keep your
left hand on the feed handle as faithfully as you keep the right hand on
the crank, for unless the carbons are fed continually and kept at exactly the
THE MOVING PigTURE WORLD'
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ume diitance apart the light will go out ami tlir ■.jtnr .IiiTiMiIty at lirfnrc
mrntioiied ii rncoiintcrril in lighting it again. The dittanrr bctwcrn the
carbon* can nut, at a rule, be uvrr tt uf an inch (fur D. C.) and at I
said, the tlighteti change in line voltage, length of arc, or even a tlight
jar of the lamp hou»e will cau>e the «rr to l>rr»W without even the warning
naming that iitiially precede* thin ' •! u*iiiK a rhrojtat. I
will not go into the electrical or ni' why the current thui
•upplicj 1% not *ati»(aclory (from tl:. indpoint, at leatt), but
it doe* teem that when you are «upplieil with the rjaci amount of current
needed that you lack the "elasticity" which I think the current should
possess in order to adapt iturlf to any circumstance causing a little more or
less load to fall upon the secondary generator. The above is not an effort
on my part to "knock" motor generator *rts but is actually the difficulty I
and many other operators have found in maintaining a light where tbey
are uted. If this sounds foolish and a display of ignorance, please destroy it
and don't show me up before the many wise ones who I am afraid just
wait for an opportunity like this to feast on some poor misguided crank
turner's pretentions of knowing something."
The foregoing is from the Washington operator who had us all puzzled
over the umbrella some time back. lie is not located in Brooklyn, it seems.
I have given the letter space because I regard the motor-generator discus-
sion as of great value at this time and I want to sec all sides of it set forth,
especially by those who have had actual cxpcrirnce with them. I'rom what
the brother says I take it the Washington sets are D. C. — that is to say.
D. C. motor and D. C. generator. Wc would be glad to hear from other
Washington operators as to their experience with them. We also will wel-
come anything which will throw added light on the subject. It would seem
that the suggestion, offered by a brother last week, of cutting in resistance
while the arc is being struck might be of value. However, I can say that
I myself have used a D. C. motor-generator set without resistance, the
generator being of a type built especially for such work, and had no trouble
whatever in striking or handling the arc. The machine was not practical,
however, and was taken off the market for the reason that sparking at the
brushes was excessive and soon burned out the commutator. I believe Mr.
Uallberg might be able to give us some valuable information as to the
difficulties set forth by Brooklyn, if he will be so kind, putting it in as
plain language as possible.
.\ SPLENDID OI'ER.VTING ROOM.— Mr. Frank ( hartrand, chief
operator (Marry Birch, assistant operator, and Jas. I'aggon, relief), dune's
Broadway Theater, Los .-Xngcles, Calif., writes: ".\m constant reader of the
World and enjoy the Projection Deiiartment very much. It is a great help
to the average operator. .\ttached hereto tind photos of our operating
room. Have seen several pictures of operating rooms but none equal to
our own. It is up to date in every respect. Every convenience possible
is employed, even to toilet and wash room. We have two Ilallbcrg motor-
generator sets supplying current from 110 volt D. C. circuit, three Motio-
graph machines, two being in use, alternating to avoid any wait between
pictures. We also have dissolver. cyclopticon for rain, snow, fire and cloud
effects, color wheel and spot light. Picture is 25 x 22, projected no feet.
Can pull 30 to 50 amperes, but only use 32 to 35 on account of having a
very bright screen. The switchboard shown in one of the pictures was
built by Mr. Loper. our manager, who is an electrician of note.
"It is the best of its kind I have seen for some time. We can throw
over from generator to rheostat or vice versa, without any stop. We
also have a motor re-wind and many other conveniences. Size of room is
18 X 22 by 22 feet in height. House scats about 990, has nine-piece
orchestra. Show runs 11 .\. M. to 11:30 P. M."
It certainly is a pleasure to look at that room. It is, of course, larger
than is reajly necessary but that's a mighty good fault and one not often
found. Lack of space obliged me to trim top and bottom of photo so that
realization of the height (22 ft.) is lost. Switchboard is a dandy. I must
correct you as to size of picture. If it is 2$ feet wide it would be about
iSii high. Hiight is appnixim.ntcly }i of width, you know. Voii boys
certainly ought to, and no doubt do, deliver the goods on the screen. There
would he no excuse for anything less than high class projection with that
outfit. Our readers will please note how the wall shutters are supported.
In case of fire all shutters would automatically drop by their own weight
the instant tne master cord burned in two and if there is a large vent
pipe from ceiling to open air. to carry off the smoke, the audience would
hardly know anything out of the ordinary was happening.
BE C.XREl TL, flENTLEMEN.— We have had reports of a number of
small operating room fires within the past few weeks. No one was injured
and the property loss was in no case large. It, however, points the moral
that the operator must be ever on the alert to prevent such a catasirnphe.
There is no excuse for an operating room fire, or there very seldom is.
Nine times in ten it is due to rank carelessness on the part of the operator,
though that statement must be qualified in that it is too often primarily the
fault of the exhibitor himself for employing a young, inexperienced bojf in
the operating room, or it may be a cheap man who is old enough but lacks
knowledge and experience. The competent, experienced operator seldom or
never has a fire. There is no reason why he should, except from pure care-
lessness. But the clanger is ever present and eternal vigilance is the price
of safety. .-Ml of these small fires have their effect in furnishing the reason
for drastic fire laws and high insurance rates.
CAMER.X W.\NTED.— Mr. C. Wallace, White Theater, Salinas, Calif . de-
sires to purchase a second hand moving picture camera. Says projection
there is excellent, due to study of, and interest taken in the work.
NOT ORG.\NIZED.".\tlanta. r,a , writes: "The Convention of the
.■\merican Federation of Labor found only one of the theaters, showing
motion pictures exclusively, fully organized. It is to be hoped that thia
st.-ite of .iffair- will ii.it lontiniif. The .-\limo was the union pncture house.
Operating Room, Clune's Broadway Theater, Los Angeles, Cal.
986
• THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
It is mil ;i large theater, seating but about 200. Programme consists of
two first run licrnsed reels, supplemented by two of the best singers in the
city, viz; Mr. James I'lynn, tenor, and Mr. Guy Hanis, singing comedian.
Orchestra consists of three pieces, piano, violin and drum, all members of
A. F. of M. Operating room is well equipped. Has Powers Six, l-'t. Wayne
motor-generator set, etc. The operators are capable men, both members
of the I. A. T. S. E. The house enjoys excellent business, being well
managed and up to date in every particular.
A 1"K\V STUNTS. — Washington, D. C, writes: "Am on the road most
of the time with my Powers Five, hence only occasionally see the World.
However, recently caught a copy of the fly and send herewith sketch of my
spotlight, in use two years.
The extension is 4^ inch stovepipe. Slot in same is Y2 inch to allow
wing nut to slide back and forth, carrying lens with it. The stand is an
old store counter stool with collar added to admit of raising and lowering.
The funnel is an ordinary automobile funnel and with it I get a spot down
to one foot in diameter on very short throw, and 4 feet at 45 feet throw.
Lamphouse is a Lubin. I also submit sketch showing how I get lightning
effect, and one of the color-wheel, made from two ordinary household trays.
For supporting these devices I use an ordinary musician's music stand.
The lightning effect is made by affixing glass plates, 4x4 inches square,
in the holes in the metal wheel. These plates are covered with mucilage
and lampblack in which the jagged line is scratched; use care to get all
alike by laying one over the other to do the scratching. These plates must
be set to the lens so as to strike in the same position on stage scene.
Then once around quick with the wheel and cut oflf light until time to repeat.
The color wheel is self explanatory. The holes for gelatine, or colored
glass, are 3J4 inches in diameter and the glass, if glass is used, 4x4
inches square. The flag, if desired, is made of strips of colored tissue pa-
per pasted on the glass with mucilage.
The brother also sends in sketch of cyclone effect he evolved and has used
with e.xcellent effect but space obliges us to hold it for later date. He says
that, in answer to "Who Knows of a Good Town," there are dozens of
them in Canada, 4,000, 5,000 and 8,000 population, having no show. Some
of them have ctirrent — some none. Will supply names for the asking."
Would suggest that he send in the list, inasmuch as he is on the road
and not always reachable. His present address is Geo. W. Orme, 413 2nd
St., N. W. Washington, D. C. We are obliged to Brother Orme for the
sketches.
INTERESTING LETTER.— Mr. W. B. Martin, Alameda, Calif., writes:
"At times, as I read the different queries sent in, I wonder what class
of projection is being done in the east, where so many of these questions
come from. The trouble with most operators lies in the fact that they are
not in sympathy with their work — anything is good as long as they get the
salary. I would not have a man in either of my two houses here who was
not interested enough in his work to get the best possible results at all
times. I believe much of the inferior projection in any place gets by from
the fact that the bouse manager is not a practical operator himself and
does not know good from bad work. Every manager, to be successful,
tliould krcw projcciion from A to Z. Why not elevate some of the opera-
•rrs to positions of this kind, provided th.y have the executive ability.
Results would then be requind, absolutely. As a rule. I think projection
is at a very high standard around the Bay, especially in San Francisco.
Vou have received many letters from Local .Vo. 162 of San Francisco, set-
ting forth the high class work that its members turn out, and I, as an
outsider, will say that I am satisfied that in no place will you find men
any belter, if as competent, as members of that union. .\n incompetent
man dois not get in and those that are members know their business and
produce the results on the screen — what they are paid for. The San Fran-
cisco local has a reputation for its members that it may well be proud of.
I am heartily in sympathy with your effort to raise the standard of pro-
jection. With me, good projection is a hobby. Anything to make it better.
If you could see the screen results in my two houses here, I am sure that
you'd agree that I have learned some of the rudiments."
Many thanks for your words of appreciation. Friend Martin. You won-
der where the queries come from and truthfully say that projection is per-
haps at its best in San Francisco. Just let those who read that statement
roll the fact over in their minds that projection is better paid for in that
city than anywhere in the U. S., if not in the world. Piece that fact to-
gether with the fact that projection is at its best there and see if you can't
make two out of one and one. The queries you speak of most emphatically
don't come from men getting from thirty to forty dollars a week.
Now, Mr. Operator, don't pack up your one screwdriver and pliers and
hit the trail for Frisco. It won't do you any good. There's plenty of
operators there now and they are operators, too. Don't imagine by this
that I mean there are no operators outside of Frisco. By no means. What
I do mean, however, is that, as I have preached for lo these many years,
high salaries mean high class work and high class work means increased
box office returns, far out of proportion to the added salary expense.
Some of the reports of poor projection come from houses paying an
operator as low as $10 per week. What in the name of Heaven do you
expect for that sum? What you say regarding house managers is abso-
lutely correct. The manager who knows good projection from bad won't
stand for the poor article. You'll see him rooting around for a better
operator in a hurry if his picture isn't satisfactory. I heartily commend
your letter for the careful perusal of both operators and managers.
CAN'T BE DID. — Pittsburg, Pa., writes: "Have trouble with focus of
picture. Have a 65 foot throw and it is at about an angle of 45 degrees
with the screen. Picture is out of focus on one side. How can 1 remedy
it. Will I have to have a special lens?"
If you have an angle of 45 degrees on a throw of 65 feet I very much
doubt if you can get a clear picture. You did not say what width the
picture is and that would have considerable bearing. You might be able
to get an extra goed lens which would help matters to some extent but
a remedy I think is impossible if the angle is that great, particulaiiy if the
picture is a large one. Just for an experiment take an ordinary business
card, or paper of that sort, and cut a circle out of it just large enough to
fit in the front lens mount. Cut a perfectly round hold in it '/z inch less
in diameter than the lens. Take out the front combination and unscrew
the ring which holds the front lens. Lay the paper ring on the lens and
clamp it there with the screw. This will decrease your light somewhat and
may not help. Try it anyhow and report. I believe you will have to
move the operating room before you get good results, always supposing
the angle is as great as you say.
LIKES THE WORLD.— Kenora, Ont., writes: "Enclosed find money
for subscription. I find the World to be very interesting and helpful.
Have been an electrician for seven years and operator for five. Have used
the old Lubin two-pin, the Powers Five and now have EdisoR Underwrit-
ers Model. I must criticise the two-wing outside shutter of this mechanism. It
makes a lot of flicker. Can overcome it to some extent by running seventy
a minute but with light films it shows even at that speed. Am making a
three-wing shutter which I hope will be better. Have you any of the latest
books published on various makes of machines, also describing various
troubles that may occur such as film running off lower sprocket, picture
vibrating or jumping up and down on screen, cause of film buckl'ng over
aperture, thus throwing picture in and out of focus?"
The Edison .company will furnish you a three-wing shutter for your ma-
chine. A two-wing shutter always produces considerable flicker at normal
speed. The troubles yoil speak of have all been described and their reme-
dies given time and again in the Projection Department. The writer is
author of a handbook, of which upwards of 5,000 copies have been sold.
It has given universal satisfaction. Price, $1.50 by mail. Order it of the
M. P. World. Would suggest that you procure the book and also send
$3.00 for one year's back numbers of the paper. Y'ou will more than re-
ceive their value in what you can glean from the department. Beginning
next January we will run photographic instructions on all leading machines
as fast as possible.
MIC.'V SLIDES. — Princeton, N. J., writes: "I note your request for
opinions as to mica stereopticon slides. Will say that I received two sets
of mica song slides in regular service recently, same being furnished by a
firm in Philadelphia. These slides were boimd with tin and I had to handle
them with my pliers. They got so hot it was impossible to touch them
with the fingers. I blistered mine and then refused to run them any more.
They do not show up as well as glass slides. The heat turns the mica
brown in course of time."
We are obliged to you, Princeton, for the information. We have never
used mica slides but should imagine they would not be equal to glass. Cer-
tainly slides bound in tin would be very hard to handle as the metal would
get hot very quickly,
ADDRESS WANTED. — Lompoc, Calif., writes: "Your department is
certainly a great help to me, as is also the handbook recently purchased.
Am after better light. Use two 7]/, condensers, 30 ampere fuse plugs, No.
4 and 6 wires, 22^ foot picture on a 90 foot throw; no volt, 60 cycle
current. Have a 55 ampere Forraastat working on its highest contact. Am
I getting 55 amperes? Can you supply me with name and address of some
operator in Upper or Lower Burlington, B. C? Wish his assistance in lo-
cating a relative supposed to be there. I recently wrote San Francisco
M. P. O. Union, seeking admission to that organization. I received a very
decent reply (something one don't always get, by the way) from its Presi-
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I'ent and Buiine»« Agrnt, Mr. WikmIi. •lating that Fritco it full lo over-
running »iih upcfdiiiri. I Willi to gri in ximr Urge place where 1 can
iccure po»iti.>n »■« nnoncl man ami tlinly ihr buiiiirn. Ilrummert from
Krijco tell me my work cum|>arr> favorably with that <>( Kriicn men, but
I am not raliiAeil antl wmh lo improve. I find that by cutting out the
• loriet in my M. I'. World, placing ihrm in frame* where the public can
read them it haa increaied the iiilerett of the public in the ihow. Many
come regularly wh.> did not do »o until I tiaited that itunt. We uie 15
reel* |>er week and I arrange lo have one particularly iiiiereiting lubjecl
every evening. We have a tixpiece orcheitra and the houte i» making
money, being the only onr in town. It i» the opera hou<e. Mr. J. ().
Walling, t!: rr, wiahet to locale in lome large place
where hi« .1 coii«ervalory of mu«ic. He, therefore,
wi>he« lo -■ ' : chance here for a live man."
If your l-ormaoiat 11 a 110 volt, 55 ampere machine you ihould be getting
that am|>erage, but you must not expect anything very iwell in the way of
light when projecting a jj foot picture with 55 am|>ere« .\. C. You would
have 1.1 pull alniut 75 am|)ere». uMug I4 carbon*, to get really good illumina-
tion on »uch a picture wiih ,\. C. A« to the addrevi of an operator in
(turliiigton, 0. C our book* do not thow any lubKriber at that point. All
ue could >ugge«t ii that you addreu a chance letter addrrtscd "Operator,
.Moving Picture Theater, Burlington, B. C," placing return address on
the envelope.
In not being satisfied with your own work you are on the right track
toward good projection. The self satisHcd man never gets ahead. Potaibly
you might get a chance as second man in Los .Xngrle*, I do not know what
iIh- condilion is there. The only thing I can suRgeiil as to your light is to
.^.l^h the lamp Irailt inside the lamphouse closely. Using heavy amperage
thi y burn very quickly. You will do well to cut off the wires back as far
as thejr have turned brown possibly as often as once a week, depending on
how many hours a day they are used. Also keep the carbon contacts
clean. Wires are large enough and everything else seems to be O. K. The
San Francisco union is run on a strictly business basis, as all unions
should be, therefore a "decent reply" to a business communication may, of
course, be expected.
TROUBLE. — New York City writes: "(i) We had four clusters of in-
candescent lamps on ceiling, working independently and handled by four
switches in operating room. Exit lights were also on separate switch.
Manager wanted all house lights and exit lights to light from downstairs
' and from one switch. I connected the cluster circuits in operating room
by connecting all wires on one side (positives) and all wires on other side
(negatives) together with a jumper and then run to switch below, bringing
feed wires up from basement to other end of twitch. I alto Connected nil
light* to tame twitch, which placed all wiring on the one twitch. I alto
placed snap twitch on exit lirht cir'ii.i Thry work all right Mtf here Is
the trouble: When I u
it off, all it well, iiii.l
thing it O. K., but i( I
which blowt a 60 ampcic lu*e. Where la the trouble r {i) tUvc cutout
in operating room, alto one In hax-rn'm In pmirrt nw^er P«l! •• »m
peret through rheotlat. W\i-
batemrnt to up|icr cutout'
deliver am|ierr* or only vol'
(i) You cannot have itaied the propotiiion correciiy. Aa jrod detcribe
it the wiring it all right, viewed mrrely as being ••l^eirtrtMy correct. How-
ever, it i> evident you ' ' ■ have
the polarity crossed ■" .' all
light*, including exit Iik ;, : !e«d,
and, unlest I am in erroi, it diieciiy contrary to the rule* of the Depart-
ment of Water Supply, Gat and Electricity. Better look oiit If an In-
spector tees that job I imagine you will gel ir ' ;« trouble.
Your queitinns 2 and j show your knowledge ' on to be
very weak, indeed, therefore, if for no other f ^ht not to
have attempted to do wiring. My advice it lo gel an electrician to
straighten out that wiring and do it quick. (3) Twenty-five amperes, of
course, provided only your lamp it on that circuit and the rheostat de-
livers that volume of current. (3) Really, my boy, I don't feel like an-
swering such foolish questions. For the love of Heaven have you got a
New Y'ork license? If you propose to lUy operating you had better
buckle down to some good, hard study and do it real quick, too. I like to
be of assistance but with your present knowledge, or rather almott total
lack of it, I am compelled to say that you have no business whatever in
an operating room. Were you an operator in a small town it would be
different. You are not. You are operating in a city, presumably under
license by the authorities, and it is certainly not at all to thejr credit that
you hold a license.
In anticipation of the holiday season, Thoma* E. Lawrence
and Carey Wilson arc rushing to completion their new
Criterion Theater to replact- the present house with the same
name at Rutherford, N. J. The new house will have a
seating capacity of 700 and will lie devoted to vaudeville and
picture.s.
CUP PRESENTATION BY THE BISON STOCK CO. TO MR. J. FRED BALSHOFER, AT LOS ANGELES.
Mr. Fred T. Balshofcr. General Manager of the Bison Company and Vice-President of the New York Motion Picture Company, was recently the sur-
riscd recipient of a beautiful solid silver loving cup presented to him by the members of'thc Bison Com|Mn>. •■:'. !ii- '•ir^h'l.iy. N v n.^t" 2, ipit. The
're the following tngravcl inscnplion: "I'rescnteil to Fred J. Ualshofcr, General Manager, bv the '■ - fjre Com-
'^n the occasion of his birthday. November 2. igii: T. B. Sherry, Warren Ellsworth. Raymond iB. Wi (', -Mfred
:r, Robert Ncwhard. .^nna IJttle. Phvllis Gritlin. Evelvn Graha'n, .\niia Cantmanotf. I..aura Merrill, ( ~ r-.etta Chit-
Ti. Howard Pavies. George Gebhart, Stephen Barton NVillia"" * Cir-oll. Maurel Bernardo. William Cli."lLrJ, Jas. T. EraJv, E. II. Allen, Roy
II. Elmer L. Marrow. Arthur Ortego, L. L. Hoff. Edward Willis. Wil ia-n Morgan. Seth Parish. Wm. J. Young. Jesse McGaugh. Bud Powers,
-V Davis.
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Licensed.
"APRIL FOOL" (Sclig), December ii. — From the opening of this pic-
ture, one expects a more or less flat ending, but the audience is completely
"taken in" and finds itself most surprisingly fooled. The very tiatntss of
the opening scenes, after the two hall room boys see the offer, made by a
paper, of $200 for the best April Fool joke, was necessary and gives to
the end an astonishing punch that puts the picture over in fine shape.
The boys dress up as women, but no one is likely to recognize them.
The men who follow them into the editorial office and the editor whom
they ask for protection, doesn't picture amazement when they take off their
wigs any more truly than do the spectators.
"THE CHIEF'.S DAUC.HTER" (Selig), December 11.— A picture with
a plot that is very pleasing, although slight; it tells how a friendship be-
tween the white women of a settlement and the cherished daughter of a
chief was the means of bringing peace out of war. Because of it, the hat-
chets were buried. Especially beautiful is the devotion of the chief's
daughter. She is in the fort, ller tribe is attacking. She proposes to
the leader of the settlers that he take her to the top of the wooden
palisade and threaten the chief that he will kill her unless peace is made.
The natural scenes among which it is set are extremely beautiful. The
acting is pleasing. The conduct of the picture is praiseworthy.
"A GIRLISH IMPULSE" (Lubin), December 11.— Lubin art at its
best, conduct, setting and acting, makes this picture a pleasing contribution,
out one can't help seeing that the scenario behind it is not very strong.
Its chief short-coming is the fact that nothing very important is at stake.
'Ihe girl (Miss Lawrence) had written in a letter to a former lover, with
whom she had broken her engagement, because he proved undesirable, that
she considered another man "a stuttering, big-eared gawk." But that very
man, the stutterer, afterward became her fiance. The other man. a light-
weight villain, tried to ttiake trouble with it, but failed. Aside from this
not very vital theme, the picture is very good indeed. It has humor and
humatiity and a very pleasing atmosphere. Mr. Johnson plays the stutter-
ing man.
"MOLLY PITCHER" .(Kalem), December 11.— No one needs to tell
frequenters of motion picture halls that this is a military picture of 1776
and Revolutionary times. Its greatest asset is Molly herself, who is a good
actress as well as charming to look at. In the first scene she showed her-
self a better soldier than the wounded actor she displaced at the cannon.
Aside from its pretty scenes, including a battle, the picture makes no deep
impression. The rescue of Molly's sweetheart, for instance, from the
British-Hessian prison, was not at all convincing. As shown, there was no
n d of rescuing him; he could have walked out. However, Revolutionary
pictures are popular. This will be liked too.
"SAVED FROM HIMSELF" (Biograph), December 11.— A well-acted
story for the most part, especially by the man who played the young clerk
ill the hotel who was saved in temptation by his sweetheart's argument and
his mother's prayer. He had been speculating and had lost his all unless
he could get $2,000 at once. The money was in the safe. He took it.
The girl, a stenographer in the hotel, became suspicious and saved him
just in time. It is dramatically pictured and very well set. It is very ac-
ceptable.
"WAR" (Vitagraph), . December 8. — This stirring picture has been re-
viewed at length on page 800. Dec. 9 issue.
"TOO MUCH REALISM" (Kalem), December 8.— Considerable life is
injected into this picture by a girl who decides to give some motion
picture actors a taste of realism that will make their film lively. Accord-
ingly she secures the assistance of a number of other girls. They get
themselves up regardless and break into the picture. To on-lookers it
seems a part of the drama, but when the manager explains the situation
the girls speedily find themselves "on the inside looking out." They are
game, though, and decide that it is all a huge joke.
"THE HEART OF NICHETTE" (Edison), December 8.— There is a
certain degree of novelty in this picture, although it seems built along the
general lines of a Vitagraph story of a clown and small boy. A famous
dancer in it takes her ballet to a dingy garret and performs for a fever-
crazed child lying upon her pallet of straw. The doctor and the dancer
had been interested in each other once, but separated because the dancer
would not leave the stage. The sick child was the agency for bringing
them together again. The situations are dramatic and there is a certain
appeal in the hi'lplessness of the child which touches the heart, even
though the one who sees it knows that the scene is only pictured. The
players, as soon as they begin the dance, succeed in making it real, through
its emotional appeal.
"GETTING EVEN WITH EMILY" (Essanay), December 8.— The hus-
band was set aside for the poodle; he had to sleep on the settle. He re-
taliates by bringing a goat to the house. The goat makes it so unpleasant
for the wife that she shortly recommends that both pets be disposed of.
There is fun in it and the audience was in sympathy with it.
"STRAY BIT.LETS" (Essanay), December 8.— A chase and knock-
over picture along formal lines. The irrepressible small boy makes such
excellent headway with his rifle, by stray shots through windows, that he
seriously disturbs an entire apartment building. The tenants give chase
and after some difficulty the boy is captured and what comes to him need
not be described. It is probably quite safe to assume that he didn't use
his rifle any more in that vicinity.
"THE PLUMBER" (Selig), December 8.— This picture is a delightfully
exaggerated illustration of what is commonly attributed to plumbers. A
water pipe bursts under Bridget's rolling pin and the day is taken up
liy the plumber's helper with frivolous matters while on his way and the
water constantly grows deeper in the house. Late in the morning the
[jlumber arrives, but has to go back for his tools. The gentleman of the
house arrives. The plumber's reception is cordial and warm enough when
he comes back.
'A DAY WfTH A CIRCUS" <Selig), December 8.— A series of scenes
picturing unfamiliar events connected with a large circus. It consists mainly
of incidents connected with the daily routine. It is good.
"THE TEAMSTER" (Lubin), December 9.— This picture tells a story
of sentiment in which a lowly and despised character loves from a dis-
tance and, in a great emergency, does a heroic deed and dies with the
kiss 6^ the lady on his lips. It doesn't come up to "Tony, the Greaser" on
any count. Its greatest fault is that the woman he asks to kiss him is
married and her husband is standing beside. This is not pleasant and
no heroism, self-sacrifice or mighty deed of valor on the lowly one's
part can sweeten it or make it palatable. It is a military story. The pic-
ture is full of men and horses, a troop of the 15th Cavalry.
"THE MAID AT THE HELM" (Selig), December 7.— A sea yarn, in
which Mr. Bosworth plays the part of a maniac who gets control of a
whaling vessel after its captain has taken most of the crew out in the
boats with him to capture a whale. His object was a crazy notion that
a girl, whom the ship had picked up from a wreck, would be his if he
could get the captain out of the way. He gains control of those left on
board at the point of the only gun left on board. The girl, -however,
oi;twits him and shoots him and has him locked in the cabin. She then,
at the helm, herself steers the ship back to where the captain and crew
are in the small boats. It is competently constructed and very well acted.
The sea scenes are realistic and very praiseworthy. But the story seems
a little brutal. It would have been pleasanter if the part the girl took
hadn't been so hard and ruthless. She did what a man ought to have done.
"Tim FRONTIER DOCTOR" (Essanay), December 9.— There is a very
pleasing chad's part in this love story of a wiaower, a frontier doctor.
The child is his daughter and consoles him when he lost the woman who
had engaged herself to him. A younger man won her away from him.
This man was hurt a little later. The doctor knows that he could have
killed him, but cured him nevertheless. His latter theme has been used
several times and it isn't pleasing in itself. A new player takes the part of
the young woman. She is, herself, pleasing, but does not have a great
faculty for the expression that makes a picture effective. Perhaps she has
come from the stage where the voice is depended upon and experience will
teach her the difference, for she shows intelligence. The doctor and his
little girl were put over in fine shape.
"THE DAISY COWBOYS" (Edison), December 9.— This picture exists
for the sake of a novel incident from which it takes its name and which
comes at the end of the film. The girl from the East captured all the
cowboys' hearts, but one of them (Gumption) was more in love than the
rest. He asked the girl, by letter, to meet him at the spring. He didn't
sign. She was to leave an answer on a plant just outside her window.
She wrote that she would be at the spring and directed her unknown
aamirer to wear a daisy. Two of the boys got it by mistake. All the
boys came with daisies, except Gumption, who sat in sorrow, contemplating
suicide. She escaped from the others and found him and consoled him.
The best scenes in the pictures are lovely. There are two in which the
lighting is very pretty indeed; one is the light through a window, the other
fire light.
"IMPORTANT SCENES IN PARIS" (Gaumont), December 9.— These
tinted pictures of boulevards, buildings and streets and of the Seine are
very acceptable.
"CAMOENS" (Gaumont), December 9. — A beautifully painted picture,
with a romantic story about a man named Camoens, who wrote poems.
This man is shown to oe a Portugese and the picture shows him as living
and dying in Lisbon about the time of the great epic poet Camoens, but the
hard-luck story of this man is not very similar to the hard-luck story of
the great Camoens, adventurer, soldier and poet. It is not historical, but
it is interesting.
"ONE TOUCH OF NATURE" (Vitagraph), December 11.— "And a
Little Child Shall Lead Them," is the theme of this picture. .-Uter separa-
tion, because of a marriage of their son and daughter, which was ob-
jected to because of differences in religion, the two elder men are brought
together again by seeing the little grandchild. The remainder of the story
details the difficulties and misunderstandings which brought about the
estrangement. The reunion and the grandchild are the important features
and are properly emphasized.
"THE FIRST M.\N ' (Essanay), December 12. — A comedy built of im-
probabilities, but pleasing because it is not permitted to drag; the players
are pleasant and intelligent and the photography good. The girl, by her
father's will, had to be kept secluded and away from all men until she
was of age. Two maiden aunts saw to her bringing up. The story got
about and a reporter was sent to write her up. He managed to get the
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interview and WM "the fir»t man" the had talked with. The interview
HI- a very thort one, but Cupid nccmt tu have made good UK uf it.
A > iivrnient acculrnt at the gate brings the man back to the home ai an
iiijuicd fellow mortal whom the two aunl» cannot turn away. I.ovc know*
no ban. The girl was eighteen; the luppoird the had to wait until
the was twenty-one before the came of age, but the young man taught her
and the auntt that thit watn't necc!>»ary.
"BL'CKSKIN JACK. TMK K.\RL OF CLE.NMORE" (Editon), De-
cember u. — The backi.' i thit romantic ttory are happily in keeping.
It contains tome rxiy. and pictures around a magnificent dwell-
ing which passet ver) c home of the Earl of Glenmore. It it not
a very convincing ttory at conducted, but there it a tterling quality in it;
it it like a good apple with a knotty coat. The earl wai "ditcovered."
lie wa-t a > I wat flabbergattcd when he learned that be wat the
earl and I 'ii^ins to look after. lie appeart at the anceitral
home, llr I in a dignilird way, but a* a cowboy. He wore a
toft hat, flock cudt, flowing tie, boots and a revolver. The Englith girli
and men didn't like hit mannert, which was ttrange, teeing be wat an
carl. The old Englith butler teemed also to thow contempt for hit man-
nert, which was ttill stranger. He, although greatly misunderstood, man-
ages to tave one of his distant cousins from a bad man. She tees through
it in time and with her si«ter tries to make up. At the end, the titter and
the earl teem to be in love.
"A ROM.XNXE OF THE RIO GRANDE" (Selig), December ^j.—
About the only wcakne>s of this well-ridden Western romance is the con
fusing looseness of it» beginning. Care wasn't taken to set the characters
out in their proper, unmistakable places, so that we might know who they
were and where they j.-tongrd. It is a chase and rescue picture. The girl
is the daughter of a settler passing through the country in a prairie
schooner. The danger comes from Indians and the rescuers are cow-
boys, led by the hero, who has fallen in love with the girl. The picture's
quality comes from well-photographed, desert scenes and Rio Grande scenes,
and also from good riding and a well-managed accident to the prairie
schooner. It also has a conventional Indian fight around the overturned
wagon.
"AR.\BIAN CUSTOM.S" (Gauroont), December ii.— A very welcome
picture. The .Arabs are in the public eye just at present. They are a
primitive people, far behind Europeans in civilization. One would take
these scenes of Arabian life as biblical pictures. It is very well colored.
"HEROISM" (Gaumont). December 12. — While not artistic in any strict
sense, this slight picture of a human story is effective, because it shows
human emotions truthfully. The external events pictured are not convinc-
ing, but that doesn't matter greatly. The father of a French family has
two sons. One had just come back from .-\frica with a wound and a
medal of honor. The younger brother felt a little jealous, but later a fire
breaks out. The younger son risks his life to save a woman and is badly
injured. .\n officer who has witnessed it decorates hira before he dies.
"THE MILITARY AIR SCOIT" (Vitagraph), December i;.— This pic-
ture furnishes a new thrill and gets it over with remarkable effect. It
shows an airship sailing out over a fleet. Then, through binoculars, we
see what the air scout did to the Sect; we see angry, dynamite-lashed
waters and the hostile ships go down. It isn't realistic; it didn't need to
be. But it makes the audience think it dreams. .\ slight, but very accept-
able love story sets this incident off and gives it a place in life. It
surely is a picture worth seeing.
"LOVE'S LABOR LOST" (Lubin). December 7.— Is a modern comedy
that is not very amusing. The audience looked at it in silence except at
two instances, when a messenger in a hurry slipped skilfully while going
down some steps, and again when the same man took a plainly premedi-
tated header down a bank. It was conducted with not much skill, but there
are some very pretty pictorial effects in it. Two men chance to meet
at the same girl's. They quarrel; the girl leaves the room; the maid brings
their hats. Each at his own club excites much sympathy. .A challenge is
accepted; about ten men in tile hats arrive at the dueling place, but none
among them knows how to conduct a duel, so they toss up to see who shall
choose the weapons. This gives time for the messenger from the girl to
arrive with the news that she is going to marry a third man. The way
the girl got news of the duel was not at all realistic; it hardly could have
happened as shown.
"THE LONG STRIKE" (Essanay), December 7.— The opening scene
of this picture, an immense factory on Chicago's water front, gave promise
of big things that wasn't fulfilled. It is a strike melodrama and it was
conducted and acted according to old-fashioned standards, which kept it
from being very effective. It also has peculiarities that weaken it. The
hero, son of the president of the company and sent to the scene by bis
father to handle the expected strike, had to ask the heroine, who was on
her way with her father's pail, how to get to the works; he carried the pail
for her as they walked ahead. This man's course all through the story
is more or less unconvincing and in the end he is discredited. The girl
went back to her old lover and gave him the cold shoulder after she had
got his father to go over his head and end the strike. The object of such
a melodrama is to demonstrate that love is stronger than all other ties,
and to show the complicated and winding path it has to take to accom-
plish its ends amid the forces that a strike sets going. It ought not to be
bard to do thit. Rut the threads e( tucb • picture mutt bt clearly con-
tinuous or, at in thit case, when we Ibink we're grlling • good moulbful,
we find it untubttantial.
"THE FAII.l.'Kl Mih), December y. — Two ftilum do not always
make a iuccr»«, . liere the two are man and woman, but they
molt convincingly a >uccrt< in thit piilurr. Thi» age it looking
at failure differently from the last; it ha* • far more human and bonett
way of regarding it. Th^s ;:ri>i-r hat the tane view and, in to far at its
object gori, it hi .l.le. But, after the iituation bat been
>tatr<t, it brcomcN r a few tcenea. It teemed unnecettarily
timid in tlating Ih ... .. ::.<: hero and beroine't being found at tbc
dance hall. The man acemed to be making what be could by tinging there;
the teemed to be there with other ttreet girlt. He had been a failure,
loting job after job, until hit tweetheart gave him up. .She, it teemt,
had been deceived by a man an<l abandoned. The player who pictured the
tcene, creditable from every point of view, did remarkably well. The
failuret meet at the dance hall. A human heart leadi the girl to encourage
the man; but he it alwayt failing. He gett a chance to break away from
the city and make good on a farm, but hat no car fare. She pawni her
ringt for him. He won't accept the money from the street girl. Uy a
rule, the manages to make him take the money. At firat it tcemi at Ibougb
he were about to go away toward the light and leave bcr there in dark-
nets; but the ending is very good.
".MR. AND MRS. SUSPICIOUS" (Lubin), December 13.— Each tut-
pected the other and each determined to attumc a ditguite and follow the
suspected party. He put an a woman't drett. She donne<l 1- irel.
.•\ highwayman held her up, supposing her to be a man. A ■■ man
rushed to the victim's assistance and administered tuch telh: . ihat
the robber was only too glad to retreat. The woman picked up tlic iii«cntible
man and hurried to a nearby cafe. There mutual recognition occurred.
Mr. Suspicious picked up his wife and hurried home, where mutual explana-
tions resulted in mutual forgiveness.
"QUICK! A PLUMBER" (Lubin), December ij.— A comedy on the
rough and tumble order. The gentleman in driving a nail to hang a picture
punctures a waterpipe in the partition. His wild, but vain attempts to stop
the stream are funny. Then away he rushes for a plumber. CWi hit way
back he oversets everything and everybody in his path. The kitchen hat
become a lake in which the cook is wading, vainly endeavoring to itop the
flood. Eventually the plumber arrives. Without an iota of excitement or
disturbance he turns off the water and the excitement and flood subside
together.
"THE VENTRILOQUIST'S TRUNK" (Vitagraph). December 13.— A
comedy in which a traveling ventriloquist and his puppet! play im(>ortant
parts. The boarders at the hotel pretend to suspect something and so
frighten the professor that he drops his trunk from the window and it
hits the constable in its fall. He manages to get it loaded into a passing
wagon and they drive away at breakneck speed. The scatteration process
begins, and ultimately the trunk follows the miscellaneous articles. The
professor is forced to open his trunk and discloses his puppets, whereupon
there are fainting spells and other amusing difficulties to close a very lively
film.
"THE FLOWER GIRL OF LAS PALMAS" (Pathe), December 13.— A
story of love and jealousy. .\ Mexican living apart from In in
love with a flower girl. Trouble with the girl's lover and : .vi.
and his own wife appears to join in the fracas. However, ; jirl
herself succeeds in effecting a reconciliation and all seems well.
"THE TRAGEDY OF OLD AGE" (Eclipse). December fj.— The turning
of this old man out because his days of usefulness are over is a disagree-
able beginning. When the child looks for and finds him. eyes become sus-
piciously moist. And when he has rescued the child from danger the audience
is ready to applaud the family's decision to take him bade and give him a
good home.
"HARBOR OF MARSEILLES. FRANCE" (Eclipse). December 13.— -\
series of views giving an excellent impression of the great harbor and its
manifold shipping. Other important points of interest, like Chateau d'lf,
the prison of the Count of Monte Cristo. are shown. The photography is
admirable.
"ESKIMOS IN L.\BR.\UOR" (Edison). December u.— The first scene
is desolate enough. It is a mission station and bears the highly euphonious
name of Hopedale. Following this are various scenes in Eskimo life, in-
cluding a family at their meal. The close is an Eskimo woman in full
dress and exhibits with considerable accuracy the details of Eskimo full
dress. The contrast with women of our own country is startling.
Much apprehension is being felt over the sudden disappear-
ance of citizen F. P. Shaw, of Los Angeles, Cal. He was prin-
cipal of the How-to-become-a-moving-picturc-actor school
and succeeded nicely for three weeks, with a popular $10
course of three weeks training. When last seen he was leav-
ing his office to deposit a satchel full of money. Foul play is
suspected.
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••ONLY AN ICKMAN" uNt^iui), Dtcenibcr ii.— A little, heart-interest
romance, full of pleasant comedy and as delightful ■human nature. It tells
how John Maytield, rich man and weary of idleness, took a job as iceman
for the fun there was in it. He mistook for a cook a daughter of a fairly
well-to-do family and fell in love with her. She mistook him for an ice-
man, yet fell in love with him. John got fired at the end of the tirst day;
he bad given away too much ice. He had to buy the wagon in order to
see Miss Violet again. Her mamma discovered hir^ 'i.urting her and he
had to become the rich Mr. Mayfield to win bis briiT^^t It is very pleasing
indeed. There are good photographs of interesting and very pretty scenes
and there is good acting.
"THE L-WV OF THE RANGE" (Nestor), December 13.— It might have
been called "A Kindness Returned," for the despised half-breed, who was
cared for by the hero, was later the means of saving his benefactor from
suspicion of being a highwayman and after no slight exhibition of
heroism. The picture is filled with struggles of all kinds.. There is a
chase by a hard-riding posse; there are two wrestling matches in which men
grapple for a pistol and an attack by a posse on a hut in which the inno-
cent hero had taken refuge. There is also a good hold-up scene in it.
The story is interesting, but the photographs arc not very good.
"IN THE EARLY D.-VYS" (Nestor), December 16.— A melodrama along
shop-worn lines and played simply to get the situation over. The Indians
attack a stage in which are a mother and two children. The mother,
wounded in the head, loses her memory. She jumps from the stage and
is lost with her baby. The father, who is waiting, is told the news. Four-
teen years later there's a chance meeting and a mutual recognition.
"MUTT AND JEFf MAKE THE FEATHERS FLY" (Nestor), De-
cember 16. — On the same reel with the above is this last installment of the
-Mutt and Jeflf series; it is the end of them. They have been much more
funny than in this picture; yet it has something of the quality common to
the others. Mutt stole a chicken and JefT ate it and then Mutt got arrested.
"THE MAN-HUNT" (American), December 11.— With odds five to one
against him, the fugitive makes a safe escape from the posse following on
horses and shooting; but the country is very rocky. The hunted man is
bidden by the heroine, who makes him swear to lead a straight life. A
year later, this fugitive, now a sheriff, saves the girl, who is very ro-
mantic, from eloping with an outlaw. The picture has the usual stirring
action, the same grand backgrounds and is fairly well acted. But although
there is some novelty in the situation, it doesn't bite very deeply into life.
It is undoubtedly interesting.
"MOBILIZATION OF THE PACIFIC FLEET AT SAN DIEGO"
(American), December 14. — At the same time that the Atlantic fleet gath-
ered recently on the Hudson, at New York City, the Pacific fleet gathered
at San Diego, California. The "American" Company has furnished us with
very good views of the big ships, one by one, and of the fleet as a whole.
"SANTA CATALINA, THE MAGIC ISLE OF THE PACIFIC"
(American), December 14. — Besides showing many interesting views of the
famous island resort, the picture has some marvelous views of submarine
plants and also some good pictures of seals. The film has been reviewed
on page 729 and needs no further notice here.
"THE LOGGING INDUSTRY' OF THE NORTHWEST" (Rex), De-
cember 14. — Extremely beautiful pictures of forest life in logging camps.
It shows lumbermen who work with marvelous skill, in felling immense
trees. It shows how the logs are handled. It has pictures of a forest
fire, and closes with scenes where lumberjacks are enjoying what is called
"burling," making some great log turn in the water under their feet. A
team of six men make one log spin.
"BILL AND HIS CHUM TIRE OF MARRIED LIFE" (Lux). Decem-
ber 15. — Bill is shown as occupying one apartment with his wife; his chum's
apartment is on the other side of the wall. Both are tired of married life.
Both try to drown and then help each other out. They also try other
means of shuffling off this mortal soil, but take good care that no harm
comes to them. Their wives have grown anxious and swear to be kinder.
There is amusement in all of it.
"MISTAKEN FOR THE CULPRIT" (Lux), December 13.— A comedy
of errors, in which red paint is thought to be blood and an artist is' accused
of murdering himself. He got red paint on his shirt and went in swim-
ming, leaving his clothes on shore where a tramp stole all but shirt and
shoes. The shirt was found, and the artist, dressed from a cornfield hat
rack, accused of murdering the artist. The tramp later is also arrested.
He had taken a retainer to paint a portrait, and then skipped. The artist
confronts the tramp and all is cleared.
"THE LITTLE STOCKING" (Imp). December 14.— Baby's little stock-
ing got among her father's things when he was packing to go out to the
gold fields. He found it and wrote promising to bring it back filled with
gold. He and his partner are lost in the desert. He dies; his partner
is saved. He tells the story of the little stocking to the boys in the
saloor. and thev almf't fill it with nuggets and send the partner to the
East to deliver it to the widow. She has become very poor; the landlord
demands the rent, which she can't pay. Outside, the snow on the trees,
seen through the window, tells us that it is winter. The partner arrives
the day before Christmas and peeping through the window, sees the situa-
tion and goes to get C'histmas t^vs. The woman is being dispossessed when
he returns with a big basket full of playthings for the little girl. It is a
Christinas picture that will please, and probably please highly.
"JUST IN TIME FOR DINNER" (Comet), December i 5.— An unusually
good and realistic picture of a leave-taking of a soldier from his family is
given in the first part of this picture, when Captain Bartlett starts for
Cuba. It is not, however, a war picture, but a human and heart-touching
picture of village life. The characters are well contrasted and clearly
brought out. The picture shows technical skill, care and wisdom, and the
fc-re'^ ar<- suggestive .--nd verv pretty. The caiHain. before leaving, paid off
the mortgage on the farm and trusted the lawyer to deliver the papers to
his wife. News comes that the captain has been killed. The lawyer burns
the papers, but falls in love with the supposed widow. The family are in
<lufficullies. The captain returns just at Christmas to confound the law
shark. It is not a perfect picture, but commendable as very interesting and
pleasing.
"THE UPS AND DOWNS OF RAFFERTV" (Comet), December 11.—
Rafferty was a hod carrier, but loses his job in the first scene. He then
becomes a barkeeper, shows that he knows the business, but is arrested
for "tapping the till." A political friend gets him out of the scrape and
makes him a policeman. He lets a burglar "put one over on him" and
has to go back to his bricks and mortar. There is both human nature and
fun it it. It is a very fair light comedy.
"FOOTBALL GAME," Carlyle Indians vs. Johns Hopkins (Comet). De-
cember II. — Some of the exciting moments in the game are shown; but it is
hard to distinguish the players or to get much idea of the progress of the
game. Morton's brilliant run and touch-down are shown, however.
"BUNGALOW BURGLARS" (Imp), December 16.— Bungalows are
usually a long way from the station. Mr. Ford had invited a man friend to
spend the holidays in his bungalow. He came, missed the automobile and
had to walk, consequently looked disheartened, far more so than he need
have looked. Mrs. Ford had invited a girl friend. She caught the car and
was there when the man arrived; but both the Fords were away. Each of
the friends suppose the other to be a burglar. Both act very suspiciously in
the sight of the other. When the Fords come the misunderstanding is
cleared. There is a good deal of amusement in the situation and the pic-
ture teems to make the best of it.
"BILLY'S SFZ.NNCE" (Imp), December 16. — .\ very funny picture.
Billy becomes interested in spiritualism and is enthusiastic enough to study
it openly at the club. The boys play a trick on him. To get even, he
employs the electrician to help him make an electrical connection with the
table. He then gets his friends to put forth their hands on it and gives
his accomplice the sign. The camera then speeds up and the antics of
the electrified friends are very amusing. Two policemen attemnt to arr^t
Rilly. When last seen, they, too, were under control.
"WHY THE CHECK WAS GOOD' (Imp), December 11.— The story
explaining why the check was good was told by a business man to a batik
president. The business man's name was on it, but it looked like a for-
gery. The poor old man who had prestnted it was kept waiting and the
signer was asked to come to the bank. He found an old friend and bene-
factor in the old man and after he had had the teller cash the check, he
tells the story. It is a very human and interesting story and, for the most
part, is clear and well drawn. Just why the check came into being was
not clear to his reviewer. The maker of it had been, it seems,
the business man's father, of same name perhaps, and had handed it to his
son when he cast him adrift for playing pool. The son went through a
year of very hard luck, but never cashed the check. He was caught steal-
ing by a shoe man, who when he heard his story clothed and fed him. Be-
fore he left the shoe man. he slipped the check in his pocket. He became
a successful man. The shoe man became very poor. At length, remember-
ing the check, he changed it in some way and tried to cash it in. This
brought the business man to the bank where he meets his old friend. There
is something about the check not explained, but enough is told to be
interesting.
"B.\R Z'S NEW COOK" (Bison), December 12. — .^ comedy, formal in
outline, but with some freshness in its conduct. The early scenes, both
as to the sets and the business, were so like a recent Bison picture that
opens with the same situation, a drunken Chinese cook, that the reviewer
was under the impression that he had already seen the picture. After the
foreman started out to find a new cook, the situation took a new turn.
.\ pretty young woman (Miss Grandin, a new Bison surprise, plays the
part) after a quarrel with her husband is shown looking for a job in an
intelligence office. The foreman engages her and takes her to the ranch.
The boys get a glimpse of her and all rush to tidy up. She is embarrassed,
and decidedly over-seasons the stew, about a pound of pepper went into it.
One of her admirers makes the outfit eat their grub at the pistol's point,
whether they like it or not. They then hurry out to Dr. Green's. The
boss had to eat his grub with the others. He wanted to fire the new
cook, but the boys wouldn't have it. Meanwhile, the girl's husband has
learned her whereabouts and arrives at the ranch after supper, when the
whole crowd is out singing. When she runs to her husband's arms, there's
a sorry looking bunch of punchers. At the end they sing "No Wedding
Bells." It's a good comedy, but Bison has done better.
"DE.ACON DEBBS" (Thanhouser). December 15.— The situation de-
veloped here has been seen once or twice before: but there's enough freshness
in it to keep it alive, as a picture if not as a comic story. Besides, there's
a good series of views of the recent Coney Island carnival included, and
they are very interesting. Deacon Debbs was Tack's uncle. He was
on his way to pay Jack and his wife a visit. Mother had wired ahead
to let them know and had told them to give him a good time. When the
telegram came there was a great hiding of decanters and cigars. Poor
Deacon Debbs had a dull time. They took him to a lecture on "The
Esoteric Nature of Prehistoric Fish" and then, by a ruse, slipped away to
the Merry Isle fc a lark. Uncle wTote a note, after he had packed his
grip, telling them that he was going to leave his money to some one who
would know how to spend it. .-^s he was slipping out, he came on Jack
having a quiet drink and smoke and relieved him of cigar and glass. Then
he began to enjoy himself. There's fun it it. but it isn't the best comedy
Thanhouser has turned out.
"THE LADY' FROM THE SE.\" (Thanhouser), December 12.— This pic-
ture was reviewed at length on page 705; it needs no further comment here.
"THE MARQUIS OF LANTENAC" (Ambrosio). December 13.— A story
of the royalist uprising known as the Vendee of Brittany. It was just after
the French Revolution. The republicans offered a large reward for the
marquis, the leader of the royalist band. The royalists make a dash and
<:apture three republican children. They retreat to a tower, but are sur-
rounded. The children are offered for the life of the band, but the offer
is refused. The royalists find a secret pas'age out, but leave the children
to be burned. The marquis with fine noblesse oblige risks and loses his
liberty to free the children. The story is well told and very romantic.
It will be acceptable.
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ble»»inK. Thr i ' ' .^ r takrn too little care with hi» niaRe
»et» aii'l l.i«.» r i,o^ 4„,1 then For instance, the sur-
roiin.lirik'» s.ur ity in thr old man'* home. AIk) the
abduction wan cnuir und not to lie believetl. nor wai the cha«e and capture.
"HER OXE OAVS DREANf. srKNES FROM JAPAXESE LIFE"
(Eclair. I'arn). Itrc.mh.T 14- ' i.illy entrrlaininf; and instructive
pictiir.. 1. 1.11 1. 1 III 1 ii'.iit liv x\r- ineie actors, lelli the ilory of •
flirtation which lasted only lu; „.. j, between • Japanese girl, the
was married, and a French painter. Ihe girl's husband saves the painter's
life by thrilling jiu jitsu. The flirtation comes to an end. The girl is
deserted by her husband, however; i.« also cast out by her father and
commits suicide in .1 beautiful lily pond.
"FICKLE URinr.ET" (SolaT>. Drcmber n. -A f.irc- in which a
drunken cook is left a fortune. She is courte<l by three rivals, one a
French count, who challenges the others. They capture the count and it
might h.ivf vone hard with him if the third m.in had suspected the second.
The duel r.ally takes place in Bridget's parlor and the count wins the
blushing biule It. except the ending incident, isn't very original and the
first part isn't pl<a-ant. There i» some good comedy in the ending scene;
but the whole situation was tre.ited only as a farce.
"GREECE" (Great Northern). December 16. — Very interesting views of
the classic land of Greece. .\ few more "leaders" telling the names of
' " n w ould have helped. .\s it is. it needs a lecturer to make it
But the pictures will partly be under.slood and it is very
. ■ -.le.
"HIS FIRST MOXOCLE" (Great Northern), December 16.— A comedy
nearly all of which is genial and light-hearted. The young dandy wantt-d
to wear a monocle, hut his face wasn't made very adaptable and he had to
glue the monocle <in. The consequence was that one eye was closed tight
and he couldn't see out of the other. ;\t an afternoon reception, he
caused much amu>ement in his hlindnr-*. It is very l.iughablc.
"THE TRAITOR OX THE STAFF' (Champion), December 11.— A war
with a cufivcniiunal melodramatic story in which a villain
■■onlriv.^ to t^< a \;-inf Si-ntrnsnt, the hero of thr plot,
•rd a war
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thai iio»;iday< only excite amusement. it wi I lie watchrd till Ike end;
but it offers great temptations to thoac who like to guy pictures.
"THK S.WIXC; OF I)\X" ((hampion*. Uetemher ij. — Ilaii tierded
saving; hr was an ugly brute. He was maltreating «ne uf the ranch horses
when the rancher's daughter passed. She had ' — • ■' ' nnd a few days
later, to get even with her, he captured hrr whi ■ lonely woods,
and made her go a long distat-.ie wiili Inin. I *n near a clilT
and the girl began to pray. It was a long pra)ci, but it made Dan re-
tncmlH r his mother and converted him. Th«- leader says that the wolf be-
came a lamb, a very loving lamb he was. Father and the ' ■ — "\ the
girl and were out hunting for her. They saw the two . . and
shot Dan down. But he recovered and became the gir The
iruubb- with the jucturc is that it had no good scenario behrid it. It »U]
probably be guyed in tome localitiet. Yet it ha* interest.
"A LITTLE CHAPERON" (Powers), December few
weak points, like the letter incident, this is a very p' One
of its atrongest points is the clear-cut drawing of The
little eliafieron herself is e«pecially pleasing; she gut hrt (wit u*cr in
first-class shape, although the producer's direclioiu to her sermed to dis-
tract her attention at times. .\ burglar fell in lov. ...
She was a di-termincd and rcoiineful little (irudr. .-
so Ihe young people decided to .lope, but sister left ■ - t
for a minute and the little clia|ieron got tht village «.oit»ial<k lu diicM
the young man.
"A GI.I.MPSE OF GENOA. ITALY"— December ij — A
picture of a marvelously beautiful city. It is one of the 1
interesting travelogs this reviewer remembers; but the \,,.- .„...,.,. .:'
some of the views are crinkly.
"THE FORE.\L\N'S COl'RAGE" (Hitonl, December n — In this
Western, after the often-approved formula. Dick, the foreman.' was the
sweetheart of Hazel, the bandit's sister. Dick was at her ho'is*- when the
bandit came home woupdeu. an<! when, later, the posse .1 took
the bandit's duster and rode away. The sheriff saw the fol-
lowed. This gave the bandit a chance to escape. It is not - the
sheriff brings down the foreman and they ride back, past (he bandit'l
cabin, where the girl is able to supply evidence that exonerates her lover.
I^ter. there's a Western wedding. Bob was there in disguise. The pic-
ture h.Ts no particular strength; parts of it are interesting, but it is not
always kept absolutely clear.
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"THE LITTLE STOCKING" (Imp).
Following their usual custom, the Imp Lonipany arc going
to make a little Christmas present to the trade and inci-
dentally the public. To that end they have prepared a unique
and original Christmas story entitled "The Little Stocking."
A word of credit is due the Imp Company for the extra pains
taken with this Christmas release, for it is quite evident that
tlrey hfivejponcentrated thpir besticfforts to make a picture
far above y^e usual nin oPImps. It is the besf Imp Christ-
mas story that we have ever seen. The story itself is origi-
nal and entirely out of conventional lines. It tells a' story
of family separation that ends in eleventh-hour happiness on
the day before Christmas. Some of the scenes are laid in
the West and there are portrayals of rugged manliness that
will appeal to all hearts.
As the story opens, an Eastern man in straitened cir-
cumstances is bidding good-bye to his wife and little daughter
on the day of his departure for the West to seek his fortune
among the gold fields. In his valise is a pair of white stock-
ings intended as a present for the little girl. He bids her
put them on; but before one stocking has been put on by the
little girl he hears the whistle of the train and departs hastily,
carrying the other white stocking away with him in his valise.
Scene from "The Little Stocking" (Imp).
We see him ne.xt upon his arrival at the Western camp
where he forms a partnership with one of the miners and
they share a cabin together. In unpacking his grip he comes
across the little white stocking and laughingly explains to
his partner how he came away from home with it in his grip.
The Easterner then writes a letter to his wife saying that he
has discovered the white stocking among his effects and
that some day he will return it, but only when he is able to
bring it back filled with golden nuggets. The two partners
start out to prospect and soon come to the edge of the great
American desert where a sign-board warns them to be plen-
tifully supplied with water before starting across. The men
continue on their journey through the desert, but before they
get across their water supply runs out and their suffering
is intense. They are finally reduced to a hopeless condition
for lack of water and fall perishing upon the sands. A party
on horseback finds them there, scarcely alive. The Eastern
man soon dies, but his partner is revived and taken back to
the camp where in time he recovers.
Christmas is drawing near and there comes a letter from
the East, telling a tale of destitution and begging for assist-
ance from a hand that is now dead. In going through the
effects of his unfortunate partner, the honest, rugged West-
ern miner comes across a letter referring to the little stock-
ing and remembers what his dead partner wrote about its
being some day filled with gold. Acting upon the thought
the good man gets the little stocking and goes with it to the
camp saloon where the miners are enjoying themselves.
There he tells to these rough men the story of his partner's
game, but luckless struggle with fate, reading them also the
letter of appeal from the East. Upon his suggestion the
miners stuff golden nuggests into the little stocking until it
is filled. With the stocking in his possession the miner takes
a train for the East arriving there just in time to save his
partner's wife from eviction on Christmas day.
The Western scenes are particularly well selected. The
story is strong and the acting is unusually good. That it
will fulfill its mission as a Christmas picture there can be no
doubt.
"THE TENDERFOOT FOREMAN" (Essanay).
Edna Fisher, the charming little leading lady with the
Essanay Western players, is now well on the road to re-
covery and will again soon be seen in the Essanay
productions.
Just prior to the making of Broncho Billy's Christmas
dinner, in which she was thrown from a stage-coach, Mr.
Anderson had just completed "The Tenderfoot Foffman," a
rousing cowboy drama, in which he and Miss Fishfe^ appear
in the principal parts. The story is characteristje of the
best of Mr. Anderson's work and with the capable Miss
Fisher is sure to be a hit.
The story tells of a young Western woman, daughter of
a ranchman, who has just died and who has just made the
request in his will that she do not attempt actual management
of her estate. However, Jane (Miss Fisher) feels thoroughly
capable to run the big "Double K" and refuses to heed her
lawyer's advice that she turn the ranch over to the manage-
ment of a capable ranch foreman.
A week as proprietress however, finds her feeling certain
vague regrets that she had not heeded her father's and her
lawyer's advices. The boys of the "Double K" are a rather
bad lot and under the supervision of Buck Bradley, a surly
puncher, take her instructions grumblingly and perform their
duties with a carelessness and indifference born of their
dislike of taking their instructions from a woman.
Argument or kindly treatment of her "boys" prove of
no avail. On the other hand their grumblings increase.
Dissatisfied with the food at their meals they grouchily
leave the table with the food half untasted or roar out their
displeasure to Sally, the kitchen maid. One day, Jane, her-
self, enters the dining room to get at the bottom of the
thing. Buck Bradley, bullyingly thrusts a plate of meat and
the coffee pot at her and tells her that that sort "of stuff
ain't fit fer hard-workin' men." The perfectly good food is
left on the table and the boys, muttering threats against
her, leave the room.
Jane is in a quandary what to do. She must have another
foreman and finally resolves to secure a new manager and
advertises for one.
A few days later the advertisement is answered. The appli-
cant, dressed in the "store clothes" of a tenderfoot, appears
and makes known his desire to be her foreman. She looks
at him for a moment and laughs.
"But you are a tenderfoot and these men are rough," she
explains.
"Just give me the chance," laughs Jack Reed (G. M.
Anderson).
So, rather doubtfully. Jack is employed. He straightway
makes it plain that he means business when one of Buck's
lanky cowboys gruffly addresses Jane. Jack seizes the man's
hat, pulls it from his head and reminds him that he is in the
presence of a lady. The cowboy starts for his gun, but a
clean uppercut from Jack lays him sprawling on the ground.
The whipped bully picks himself up and muttering a threat
slips away. The girl looks at her new foreman admiringly,
but with an anxious look in her eyes.
"You'd better come in the house and get my daddy's .44,"
she says, "I'm afraid you're going to need it."
It is an hour later that Jack, now in the proper outfit, and
wearing "artillery," is visited by a committee of puncher's
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the point.
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"Anyhow," Buck concludes, "don't yuh come to dinmr, fcr
if yuh do yuh'll cat bullets."
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scriou> thinn happens when Jack, in M-lf-defense,
>e band of bullies, with their loader
shoots Buck Bradley. The band of bullies, with their loader
now decapitated, plan to waylay' Jack and get even. He is
easily led into the trap, a rope is thrown about his neck and
he is appointed to make his peace with his Maker in mighty
bhort order.
Jane, in the meantime, has learned of the threateninj:
lynching and has ridden for the sheriff. On tlic return the
girl entcr> the hou>e, alter having directed the sheriff and his
men to the probable scone of the lynching, and falls on her
knees and prays for the Ih'c of her hero-foreman.
Twenty dreary minutes creep by like twenty years to the
girl, when the door bursts open and Jack apjiears on the
threshold.
"It's all right, girlie," he ci^cs, "I was' freed." .\nd Jane,
with a cry of delight, runs to his arms.
"LITTLE RED RIDING HOOp" (Majestic).
Sheer merit compels us to again notice the product of the
Majestic Motion I'icture Company. This time it is the
"Little Red Riding Hood" picture released by that company
this week. The story is familiar to all. Mary Pickford is a
delightful "Red Riding Hood" and all the other parts arc
well cast, even the wolf who, in this instance, was a most
intelligent dog and gave a better representation of the part
than could possibly have been given by a masquerade wolt.
Scene from "Little Red Riding Hood" (Majestic).
Most notable in this picture are the beautiful views ob-
tained. The picture was taken on the estate owned by
Ernest Thompson Seton at Cos Cob, Conn. Some of the
scenes are entrancing and the photographic effects are un-
usually lovely.
This picture will delight the hearts of Independent ex-
hibitors, who will appreciate the good photoplay and good
acting the Majestic Company is giving them.
"TAMING A HUSBAND" (Majestic).
If Independent exhibitors are looking lor good comedy,
they will find it in the releases of the Majestic Company.
One scheduled for early release is entitled "Taming a Hus-
band" and is quite as wholesome as the most prudish could
desire, while it is full of fun and laughs. Hubby finds fault
with his wife's cooking and tells her to go and learn how
from his mother. She goes and. with mother's assistance,
puts up a job on hubby. What the wife and mother cook
up for his lunch would never tind a place in Mrs. Rorer's
cook book. Hubby chases them both off to the matinee and
tries to cook something fit to eat, but is not a success. Then
he remembers that his stenographer claims to be a good
cook, so he calls her in and, between them, a good dinner
is prepared in time for the return of the wife and mother,
who compliment him on his ability.
It begins to look as though Hubby was going to get away
with his little game, but the stenographer, who had to leave
as soon as the dinner was cooked, forgot her umbrella and
came back for it just in time to run into the wife. Of
course she had to tell how she happened to be there and then
the wife has an inspiration. .\s a result hubbj- gets into a
terrible mess and is thoroughly tamed when he comes out
of it alive. Get the picture and j-ou will agree with us that
it is especially good.
"WHAT'S IN A FACE ?"
AsIc Mr. Lee Beggs, New Character Comedian of the Solax
Company, Who Plays the Leading Role in
"His Musical Soul."
Some forty years ago, away out in that part of the country
where the folk> are skeptical aii<l ask tu be shown, the rotund and
corpulent L<e Beggs was born. Mr. Beggs has ever since his
. hirtli been .1 living arguiiieiit for the "fat man" Mvervbody loves
the "fat man " around the Solax Studio, with the possit>lc exception
of little .Magda hoy, the Solax Kid; but then little Magda has a
little heart and she can only love "one" at a time. Sh ! hush! —
her love affair is a secret!
When .Mr. Beggs was not yet above the spanking age he de-
cided thai there was more fun in being an actor than in stu<lying
geography. So one day Mr. Beggs begged himself into the theat-
rical business. His first res|)onsibilities were the onerous labors
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of a "prop" boy. His salary consisted of free admission to the
show. The beggarly existence of a "prop" boy didn't satisfy Lee
Beggs for long. He had higher aims. His manly heart, palpitar-
ing in a body weighing two hundred pounds, was set on becoming
a real actor. That he became a real actor is evidenced by his
twenty-five years of continuous engagements in vaudeville and
the legitimate. He played with Julia Marlowe, and had many en-
gagements in stock in various sections of the country. He was
stage director and manager on a number of occasions.
In all. Mr. Beggs believes he has played anj-where between 500
and i.ooo parts. He is a newcomer in motion pictures and is a
great believer in the future of the silent drama. He has his own
ideas on what constitutes the requirements of a good mo\-ing pic-
ture actor. Mr. Beggs doesn't have to use many words to express
himself. His face speaks for him before he opens his mouth, and
that is saying a good deal. Mr. Beggs appeared with success in
"The Interrupted Elopement." "Fickle Bridget." "A Troublesome
Picture." "The Will of Providence" and "His Musical Soul."
WILL IMPORT FEATURE FILMS.
The Feature I"ilm Company, of 108 E.ist 12th Street. New
York, announces that it is importing a large number of ex-
ceptionally good feature pictures, not handled by any other
agency. It will make a specialty of subjects of from 2.000 to
5.000 feet in length and will supply posters without charge.
This company will also handle feature domestic subjects.
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•DRIVING HOME THE COWS" (Kalem).
A little classic in pictures has just been produced by the Kalem
Company, based upon a war-time poem l)y Katlierine P. Osgood,
which appeared in a periodical in 1865 luukr the title given. The
story told in the poem has been so faithfully portrayed in the
picture that no better description can be given tnan is contained
m the verse itself, which is here reproduced:
Out of the clover and blue-eyed grass
He turned them into the river lane;
One after another he let them pass.
Then fastened the meadow bars again.
Under the willows and over the hill
He patiently followed their sober pace;
The merry whistle for once was still,
And something shadowed the sunny face.
Only a boy, and his father had said
He never could let his youngest go.
Two already were lying dead.
Under the feet of the trampling foe.
But after the evening work was done
And the. frogs were loud in the meadow swamp.
Over his shoulder he slung his gun
And stealthily followed the footpath damp.
This picture was made at the Jacksonville studio, amid typical
Southern .scenery, and these are most beautiful. The work of the
pla\ers reveals careful thought and a high conception of the sub-
ject, and the portrayal is dignified and touching. Altogether it is
one of the best things the Kalem players have done in some time.
Scene from "Driving Home the Cows" (Kalem).
Across the clover and through the wheat,
With resolute heart and purpose grim.
Though cold was the dew on his hurrying feet
And blind bats flitting startled him.
Thrice since then had the lanes been white
And the orchards sweet with apu'.e bloom,
And now when the cows came back at night
The feeble father drove them home.
For news had come to the lonely farm
That three were lying where one had lain,
And the old man's tremulous, palsied arm
Could never lean on a son's again.
The summer day grew cold and late ;
He went for the cows when the work was done.
But down the lane, as he opened the gate.
He saw them coming one by one.
Brindle, Ebony, Speckle and Bess,
Shaking their horns in the evening wind.
Cropping the buttercups out of the grass —
But who was it following close behind?
Loosely swung in the quiet air
The empty sleeve of the army blue,
And worn and pale from the crisping hair
Looked out a face that the father knew.
The great tears sprang to their meeting eyes.
For the heart must speak when the lips are dumb.
And under the silent evening skies
Together they followed the cattle home.
"CHRISTMAS PRESENTS" (Solax).
The people in Flushing one day crowded around a five and
ten cent store on Main Street and watched with curiosity a
burly c >p arrest a little girl for breaking the plate glass win-
dow, btcause, as she later explained, she couldn't get the
nice Christmas things displayed.
The breaking of the glass was her protest to society. The
little girl felt that nature had conspired against her. In her
little breast there surged a spirit of revolt against existing
conditions. The child's story was exploited in the Flushing
and the Brooklyn papers. The Solax scenario editor got on
the job. He worked up a story around' the incident and the
child. The result is a Christmas story with Santa Claus hov-
ering over the characters and instilling them with a new
faith and love for Jiumanity.
The sacred character of the story makes it a fine Sunday
Scene from "Christmas Presents" (Solax).
release. In fact, the Solax Company thought so much of it
that it decided to make "Christmas Presents'" its first release
on the three-a-week program. The public will have an
opportunit}- to see it for the first time Sunday, December 24.
The story revolves about a widow who is "up against it"
and her little child, who suffer quietly the restrictions of
poverty. The mother gets into trouble because of the mis-
takes of others. She is befriended by a police sergeant.
Her little daughter, like more little girls, wanders of? to
see the big Christmas displays in the shop windows. While
gazing with hungry and envious eyes upon dolls and houses
and toys, she makes the acquaintance of a benevolent woinan
of wealth. This woman is moved by the child's longing
glances and so buys for her a big French doll.
The plot is complicated by a dull-headed policeman who
arrests the child, but it all turns out happily at the w-idow's
humble home on Christmas Eve. for Santa Claus is the har-
binger of hope and love besides material gifts.
IMP SCENARIO CONTEST.
The I. M. P. Company desires to announce that the scenario
con. est which it has been conducting w-ill close on Dec. 31. 1911.
This contest is for comedy subjects, and the prizes offered are:
$100. first prize: $75. second; $60. third; $50. fourth. So fa- a
large number of high-class comedies have been submitted, but
there is still time for further entries.
CHAMPION AVIATION PICTURES.
Champion is about to release two pictures featuring: Miss Blanch
Scott, the woman aviator, who takes a prominent part in the story
which includes a flight in an aeroplane. The titles are "The
Aviator's Success" and ".Aviator and Autoist Race for a Bride."
Robert C. Fowler, accompanied by a Champion camera man, is
now making flights in the Southwest, taking areoplane views of
cities.
The Champion Company has moved to its new offices in 145
West 45th Street, room 801 of the Exchange Building, and is now-
settled and readv for business in the new location.
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SUPPLY AND DEMAND.
Ill the cvnliitiiiii <(t tlic liii.siiu-«.s will the .sii|>|>,\ ..i itluca-
tional picturt!, cnatc the ilciiKind, or will tin- dcinand >pnr
the maiiiifactiiriTs to more ami greater crtnrts in this direc-
tion? It seems to UN that the latter condition prevails. Wc
hear constantly from e.xhihiti-rs whi> de.sire but who have
difticiilty in procuring educational rilm>, even" to the extent
of gratifyiiiK their ambition to advertise an educational pro-
gram one day each week. The exhibitors of Independent
hims are the chief complainants, and wc arc pleased to record
the fact that thev arc now K'l'ttinK more attention from tho
manufacturers! LookiiiK back over the Sales Company's pro-
gram for the past few weeks, one can pick out frtmi every
manufacturer on the list one or more reels cf an educational
nature. They may not have been prepared or issued a-,
strictly educational reels, but there are enouKh of sufKcient
educational value to make up several very good programs.
And the jierccntage is on the increase. Eclair. Itala and the
other foreiKii makers issue almost every week one educa-
tional reel or hall reel, .\mimg the Imps we foiitul three in
two weeks' releases, and almost every one of the .\merican
members of the Sales Company have one or more to their
credit, while the youngest of the group, the "Kepublic."
shows a tendency to specialize in this tield.
This week wc call attention elsewhere to an educational
reel by the American Film Manufacturing Company, and in
an interview with the president, Mr. S. S. Hutchinson, he
assured us that more of the same class were in preparation.
But, most encouraging of all, we are told by the manager
of the Eclair Company that a scientitic department has for
some time been in operatinn at their I'aris plant. This de-
partment has been specially equippetl for educational and
scientific work and is under the direction of an eminent
French scientist. Powerful microscopes are here used in
connection with the camera, and it is the intention of the
Eclair Company to work along definite lines in the prepara-
tion of i series of educational tilms for use in schools and
colleges. } We have seen the first two subjects. One shows
how thii common housetly is a serious menace to health.
The vyork of the micro>cope is here shown to perfection.
The pictures are marvelous in their clearness, of absorbing
interest, and convincing beyond question. The other reel
shows how bees gather their honey, how they arc hived and
handled, how the honey is extracted from the combs and
prepared for the market. These are two educational subjects
of the highest order of merit that will be added to the Inde-
pendent program early in January, and the Eclair Company
are prepared to issue one each week if they meet with en-
couragement. We hope that they will.
LEVI SPOT-LIGHT SLIDES.
Fred A. Apfelbaum, secretary of The Levi Co., Inc., inventor
of spot-light song slides, patent Xo. i.oio._'i4. received his papers
from Washington last week. The patent has been assigned to
The Levi Co.. Inc.. 1560 Broadway, New York, who will manufac-
ture them exclusively in the L'nited States and Canada.
Considerable difficulty was found at tirst in getting the spot
light so that it would fit every theatre, due to the different size
houses and screens. .After experimenting some time they an-
nounce that their efforts have been crowned with success and that
the new improved spot-light song slide can be used in any vaude-
ville or moving picture theatre.
The idea has been favorably commented on by almost everyone
in the profession, and now that it is a practical success, it will,
no doubt, be a valuable asset to this enterprising company.
SIMPSON'S ADVERTISING SLIDES.
Mr. .\lfred L. Simpson, the maker of Simpson's celebrated
slides, informs us that the new department recently organized
for the manufacture of slides for advertising and scientific
purposes is making great progress. Mr. Simpson wishes to
announce the fact that only poses from life will he used for
these slides. In view of the fact that .\. L. Simpson, Inc..
enjoys an envious reputation for manufacturing slides of
the "worth while" kind, and have as customers some of the
largest colleges in this countiy. we are pleased to note the
large and fertile field for operation, to reward Mr. Simpson
for bis efforts in this direction.
VANCOUVER EXHIBITORS ORGANIZE.
.-\t a recent meeting of the motion picture theater exhib-
itors of Vancouver. B. C. an organization was formed and
the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J.
R. Muir, president: Charles Schuberg. secretary-treasurer;
W. P. Dewees. vice-president: William Brown and W. .Arm-
strong, directors. The organization will be known as the
Vancouver Moving Picture Exhibitors' .Association.
•^ BOOMING FEATURE FILMS.
E. Maiidelbaiim. i.n-i.lciit of the I •
Film Company, retunit-d hint week i
the company at i Uveland, after a It.,. .
States in the interests of the two new "I-' .\
"Love and .Aviation" and "ZiKoinar." Mr M
hibited these two productions at the cxli
held in Indianapolis, and they were pr
features that have been placed on the market m >..»rs.
also visited the ( liicag.. and Detroit branches of the F.
Company, where bookings were increasing st^adiU 11
posed of several state rights on his trip.
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HALLBERG INSTALLS MERCURY ARC RECTIFIERS.
In many of the up-to-date moving picture theaters oper-
ating on alternating current circuits, csjjccially those having
vaudeville, and such where the elimination of noise from the
alternating arc is desired, Mercury .\rc Rectifiers are being
installed to change the aliernating current into direct current
at the arc. Mr. J H. llallbcrg. The Economizer Man," re-
ports that h,' ha-, recently installed 40-ampcrc Kcctificrs for
(I. .A. Robinson, t olonial Theater, W Hoboken. N. J., and
Carl Michelfelder, Star Theater, I-al| Kiver, Mass. Also
.?o-ampere Rectifiers for .A. .A. Jackson. St. Ann's Ave., The
Bronx. X. Y. City; Temple Theater. St. Marys. Pa.; Palatka
(las & Fuel Co , Palatka, Fla,, and Montgomery Amusement
t'o., Jacksonville, I'"la.
"IMP" CHANGES CORPORATE NAME.
Notice is given by the Independent Moving Pictures Com-
pany of .\nierica that it ha- asked permission of the courts
t«> change its corjiorate name to "The Imp Films Company."
The reason given for the change is that the company is
better known by the proposed shorter title and that it is
used generally in atldressing the company in preference to
t!ic long'.r and original title.
METCALF OUT OF CINCINNATI-BUCKEYE FILM CO.
MiMaliaii & Jacks. m. of the ( iiicmnati lUickcye Film Com-
pany. Cincinnati, Ohio, announce that C. K. Metcalf, in the
'hipping department of the company, is no longer in the'r
employ.
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THOSE "MAINE" PICTURES.
la>t week's issue .iiinounceiiunt was made that the
Company had some pictures of "Raising the Maine"
would be exhibited at Herald Square Theater. New
This was an error; can't explain how it happened,
did. The truth of the matter is that the pictures re-
to belonged to the "Raising the Maine Companv" and
exhibited under their direction. These pictures are
handled by the latter cmpaiiy on the State rights plan.
ss them at 145 West 45th Street, New York.
RUSH & ANDREWS' NEW HOUSE.
Rush & .Andrew.-, proprietors of ihc "Wauwanda" at
Haines Falls, N. A'., last summer, are comfortably established
in their winter "Wauwanda" at Woodridge, N J. "Their
present quarters are in what was formerly the Masonic Hall.
"l'n< '. T ,lin'' will put on his "local happenine«" as usual.
Scene from "The Tie That Binds" (Comet).
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Calendar of Licensed Releases.
CURRENT RELEASES.
ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY, DECEMBER i8th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— As in a Looking Glass (Drairfatic)
KALEM — He Who Laughs Last (Comedy) looo f
LUBIN— Love Decides (Dr.) ..4 lOOQ ,.
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 51 (Topical) 1006^
SELIG — Evangeline (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Vitagraph Monthly of Current Events
(Topical) ^ ^ 1000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19th. 1911. ' '
EDISON — ;Santa Claus an4.the Clubman (Dramatic) ..1000
ESSANAY>f-The Three Bears (Juvenile) 1000
GAUMONT— Through the' Enemy's Lines (War. Dr.) 985
C. G. P. C. — Princess Charming (Juvenile) ...... id ... .
C. G. P. C. — Landscapes in Japan (Scenic) ,
SELIG — For His Pal's Sake (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Vanity Fair (Three Reels) (Dr.) ...3000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 1911.
EDISON — The Sign of the Three Labels (Comedy) ....1000
ECLIPSE — The Miracle (Dramatic) 1040
PATHE— The Fatal Posing (Am. Dr.) 1000
KALEM— The Flash in the Night (Dr.) 1000
LUBIN — Art versus Music (Com. Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Fires of Driftwood (Dramatic) 1000
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21st, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— A Terrible Discovery (Dramatic)
ESSANAY — Winning an Heiress (Com. Dr.) 300
ESSANAY— The Foiling of Red Dugan (Dramatic) ... 700
LUBIN — Kiddies' Christmas (Two Reels, Xmas Dr.).. 1800
MELIES^The Mission Father (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Dad's Smash-Up (Am. Dr.) 1000
SELIG — Brown of Harvard (Dramatic) 1000
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 1911.
EDISON — How Sir Andrew Lost His Vote (Comedy) .1000
ESSANAY— The Millionaire Barber (Comedy) 1000
KALEM — Between Father and Son (Dramatic) 1000
C. G. P. C. — Providential Bread (Dramatic)
C. G. P. C. — In Japan — Nara (Scenic)
SELIG— The Little Widow (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— A Reformed Santa Claus (Dramatic) .1000
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 1911.
EDISON — Pat Clancy's Adventure (Comedy) 1000
ESSANAY— Broncho Billy's Christmas Dinner (Dr.).. 1000
GAUMONT— The Maid of Argos (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— The Sergeant's White Peril (Mil. Dr.) 1000
PATHE— Actor's Heart (Am. Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Old Doll (Dramatic) 1000
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Caught with the Goods (Comedy)
BIOGRAPH— A Mix-Up in Raincoats (Comedy)
KALEM — The "Revenue and the Girl (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN — One Way to Win (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 52 (Topical) 1000
SELIG — A Modern Trip (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Some Good in All (Xmas Dr.) 1000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 191:.
EDISON — Papa's Sweetheart (Dramatic) 625
EDISON — Modern Weapons for Fighting Fire, New
York City (Vocational) 375
ESSANAY — A Story of the West (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— From Pity to Love (Dramatic) 826
GAUMONT— Scenes of the Coast of North Africa (Sc.) 124
C. G. P. C. — The Burglar's Hard Luck (Comedy)
C. G. P. C. — Aboard a French Battleship (Naval)
C. G. P. C. — The Kromats (Acrobatic)
SELIG— The Bully of Bingo Gulch (Com.-Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Younger Brother (Mil. Dr.) 1000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27th, 1911.
EDISON— The StufT That Dreams Are Made of (Com.) 1000
ECLIPSE— The Stolen Treasure (Dramatic) 680
ECLIPSE— Fair Exchange Is No Robbery (Com.) ... 322
PATHE— Mother-in-Law Raises (Com.) '....1000
LUBIN— The American Girl 1000
VITAGRAPH— Testing His Courage (Dr.) ^..1000
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Voice of the Child (Dramatic)
ESSANAY— For Memory's Sake (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— The Soldier's Return (Dr.) 1000
MELIES— The Ranchman's Debt of Honor (Dr.) 1000
PATHE — His Daughter's Bracelet (American Dr.) 1000
C. G. P. C. — Mushroom Culture (Edu.)
SELIG— Paid Back (Dr.) 1000
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 1911. (
EDISON— A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers (Dr.) 1000
ESSANAY — A Bird in the Hand (Comedy) 1000
KALEM — The Maid's Double (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Yann, the Troubadour (Dr.) 950
SELIG — Their Last Chance (Comedy) 1000
VITAGRAPH— A Doubly Desired Orphan (Dr.) 1000
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1911.
EDISON — Uncle Hiram's List (Com.) 1000
ESSANAY — Broncho Billy's Adventure (West. Dr.) . . 1000
GAUMONT— Curing a Reckless Student (Dr.) loio
LUBIN— Father and the Girls :.
PATHE— The Doll (American Drama)
VITAGRAPH— In the Clutches of a Vapor Bath (Com.) 1000
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MONDAY, DECEMBEk i8th. 1911,
AMERICAN- 'Hit- Last NOtcli (Urarnatio 1000
CHAMPION— The Cuwaril\ Mute ( Dramatic > 050
COMKT— A Game of BriilKe (Dramatic) 1000
IMP— The Girl and the Halt-Hack (Dramatic) 1000
NESTOR— The Love Chase (Comedy)
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 19th, 1911.
BISON — CowKirr> I'r.mk^ aOmtilv Drama »
ECLAIR— A Tragic loke (Am. Dr.)
POWliRS — Ciipid'> HIk Sister (Com.-Dr. »
POWERS— TouriiiK Brussels (Scenic)
THAN HOUSER— The Tomboy (Com.-Dr.)
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 20th, 1911.
AMBROSIO — I wcfduiUim Marries an .Vnuricaii Girl
(Cm.)
AMBROSIO— The War in Tripoli (War)
CHAMPION — By Decree of Fate (Dramatic) 95°
NESTOR— The New Ranch Owner (West. Com.)
RELI.XNCE— L.icked in the Vaults (Dr.)
SOLAX— Love, Whiskers and Letters (Com.)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER aist. 1911.
AMERICAN— The Gold Lust (Dr.) 1000
ECLAIR— A Heart Bowed Down (Dr.)
IMP— The Professor (Dr.) looo
REX— The Martyr (Dr.)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22n(i, 1911.
BISON— An Indian Martyr (Dr.)
COMKT— The .Man with the Camera (Dr.) 985
LUX — .\ Japane>e Love Storv (Dr.) 977
SOL.\X— The Violin .Maker of Nuremberg (Dr.)
THANHOUSER— Cinderella (Juvenile)
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 23rd, 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN— The Twins (Com.)
GREAT NORTHERN— From Ostersund to Storlien
(Scenic)
ITAL.-\ — Foolshead's Christmas (Com.)
IMP — .\ Pair of Gloves (Com.) 600
IMP — Niagara Falls Celebration (Topical) 400
NESTOR — Desperate Desmond Foiled by Claude Eclaire
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POWDERS— Hearts of Italy (Dr.)
RELI.\NCE— The Doctor's Dilemma (Dr.)
RELIANCE— .-V Pair of Shoes (Com.)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1911.
M.AJESTIC— The Actress iDr.) lOOO
REPUBLIC— Before Yorktown (His. Dr.)
SOL.\-\— Christmas Presents (Dr.)
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announces that work will be commenced at once and that
the theater will be ready for business about February 15th.
1912. A modern building will be erected for stores and
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NEW ENGLAND.
MesKrs MoCue and Cal.lU, tlic wellknown moving
nlct"e ...en of Brockton, Mass.. will direct he
Sxhlbltlou of .Kovlug pUtureg of tbe Broekto.i
Fa ir Tbe i.lotures will be exhibited at the Coui-
merclal Club of Brockton. Tbe Brockton Fair Is
the event of Its kind In New England.
A teiiyear lease has been signed by a Boston
theatrical svn.llcate, for the theater in the new
brick block "to be erected on Main Street. Melrose
Mas«. The location Is jnst In tlje center of the
c ty The contracts for tbe erection of he bnlld-
Ine call for Its completion within a period of 60
working days. Vaudeville and pictures are to be
"'chlef^'of Police Whitney suspended the license
of the Mahalne Theater, all day November 21. It
seems that tbe theater Is only allowed to hold 934
oeoDle by tbe terms of Its license. Manager W.
C. Howltt found business so good "if ^ "/*"', '
exces of tbe 934 allowed weie permltte(i to enter
the auditorium. After the Ibense was suspended
Ifanager Ilowitt told Chief Whit..ey that tbe reason
for this was due to the fact that many of his
audience had come from long distances. HatLer
than disappoint these people the house had been
ovPi--lille(i Inder these circuni^lances, the license
was re issued by the Chief. The Mahalue Theater
is in Great Barriugton. Mass.
The eltv of Monlpolier. Vt., has granted to
J K. I-elond and others, a permit to run a phot..-
niay exhibition on Monday and Saturday nights
In the .Uiditorium oC tbe City Hall. The progra...
must be kept up to an unusually high standard o
quality, and no advertising will be permitted on
tbe outside of the hall. .
John McMuiray and Ralph Plnkbam have jointl.y
taken over Boulevard Hall. Saratoga, Street, East
Bosto.i Mass. After the ball has been renovated,
the house will open with 4 reels of Licensed pic-
tures and illustrated songs. Both these men are
conversant with their business, and should make a
success. Mr. Pinkham was a member of the l^en-
eral Film Company's staff until recently.
The situation in Pawtucket, R. I., Is peculiar,
to say the least, as tbe whole theatrical situation is
In tlie h.Tuds of one man, as told last week. A
strike of union musician's was averted, because
their demands were acceded to at the last moment.
It seems that all the musicians at the Bijou, Star
and Munslc Hall theaters weie given notice to leave.
Upon learning this a general strike was threatened,
but tbe union was placated by the "combine.
A new photoplay theater is promised for North
Abblngton. Mass!, as Mr. James Lydon has decided
to build on North Avenue.
It is stated on the best authority that the new
vaudeville and pictui-e house now being built on
Washington Sti-eet, Boston, is to be one of the
famous ••Olvmpia" theaters of New England, The
house is contracted to open March 1, 1912, and will
be one of tbe most expensive and finest in tbe
Mr George T. Rock, sixth vice-president of the
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes,
is meeting with good success lu Boston. Mr. Rock s
mission Is la persuade exhibitors to sign the new
wage scale for union operators of Boston — Local
1S2. No trouble is being anlicipaled just now, as
Mr. Rock declares the local manageis are all veiy
willing to do their share toward helping along the
new wage scale. . , j
The lirondwav Theater, Lawrence. Mass., Is closed
and the leopeiilng has not as yet been announced
by Manager W. C. Fleming.
Manager Arthur E. Loi-d is certainly packing
them into the Olympia and Pastime theaters. Lynn.
Mass. The Olvmpia is a large house, and the Pas-
time a small one. but both are doing big business.
Manager E. L. Knight, of the Bijou Theater,
Sprlnglield. Mass. Is doing very well this season
with a bill of vaudeville, pictures and illustrated
songs.
Mr. F. C. Morgan, of the Music Hall. Miltord.
Mass.. flnds business good and expects to acquire an
Interest lu a Chelsea. Mass.. theater.
Tbe Theatrical Stage Emplo.ves of Hartford,
Conn., are now completing the arrangements for
their annual ball and entertainment which will prob-
ably be belli December 15. A big time is expected.
The Star Theater, Dover. N. IT., after being
closed so.ne time, because of poor business, again
opened Its doors on November 25, and offers vaude-
ville Hi.il i>ictuies. The bouse Is managed by Mr.
James E. Townsend.
The McCue & Cahill Amusement Co.npany has
Just be'n Incorporated for $.">,00tl. Those Iiicor-
poi-ating were: John \V. McCuc. John J. Cahill,
Emily J. Gurney and William B. Cross, Messrs..
McCiic and Cahill are among the most prominent
New England fir.ns devoted to this line of business,
owning a.iil controlling a score of bouses.
Messrs. Cont(»s and Zovltas have leased their
theater. Zenlcou Temple, Roxbury, Mass, to a local
moving picture concern. Both Mr. Contos and Mr.
Zevltas have exleiihive Litcrests in tbe confection-
ery busl.iess. and solil out on this account.
Zenlcon Temple is situated lu a thickly populated
distiict and Is a wiuuor. Vaudeville and Licensed
pictures are offered. HENRY.
PHILADELPHIA.
Two steep runways leading to e.nergency exits
in Lubln's Palace mark the stage ends of the two
side aisles, where once scoies of standees paid an
extra dime for tbe privilege of bavl.ig a handicap
advantage for vacated reserved si-ats. Now the
runways serve to use ..p the standing room with
resulting direct loss, and to emphasize the perils
of tire and panic netting still further loss. The
story of these runways, better than any other
argument, serves to demonstrate the value of en-
forcing uniform courtesy la moving pict.ire houses.
It seems that the Palace was unusually crowded
one night when a political leader happened lu wllli
his daughter. They were very early and gained
tlist row seats without trouble. Later the place
tilled up quickly and a crowd formed In front of
the first row, obstructing tbe view of the stage.
The unthinking help, overplaying the proposition,
began packing standees In the aisles In violation
of both a State law and a City Ordlna.ice. This
move shut olt tbe stage to all in the first two lows,
..ear the aisle, and a polite p.otest was made to
the special olBcer by the iKjUticlnn. who knew the
law, and the police regulatio.is. Tbe protest
bi'ought forth nothing but contemptuous silence
from one so.irce and l.npudence from another. Two
ilays later the Departinc.it of Public Safety, with
strong pressure behind, got busy and the runways
were ordered in and more 0." less unpleu>^aut sur-
veillance has been maintained ever since. A cour-
teous answer and diplomatic rearrangement of the
(ivciHow woulil not only have saved the situation,
but ...ade friends for the house In powerful com-
pany. Thus It appears that even tbe least Im-
porta.it of the sutxirdinates In a moving picture
house can cause a great loss to the owner and create
trouble wUere none Is necessary.
Mr. Walter R. Linn, of Carlisle. Pa., one of the
best k.iown dramatic writers In the country, bas
letlred fro.n tbe newspaper business, and will
devote himself to developing scenarios for moving
picture films and to play writing.
At all of the sessions of the Child Welfare Con-
gipss. under the auspices of the City of Phila-
delphia, one or another of tbe orators took a slap
at the moving picture business as a whole, with-
out emphasizing the tremendous value of the edu-
'uilonal work being carried on by film makers.
Finally. Superintendent Bnimhaugh, of the Public
Siliool ,Sy8tera, directed attention to tbe fact that
iill of the travel and scene pictures used in nearly
nil the bouses at one time or another, had a
definite educational value, and he proposed that
Penn Square Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio.
This handsome sti'ucture is the Penn Theater,
located at Euclid Avenue u:id East ,".")lh Street.
Cleveland, (Jlilo. It is a .-e.narkably elaborate
temple of photodraina. both Inside and out. At
present the auditorium .seats 6."ii), hut plans have
already been made for an additional 3.50, to be
placed In a balcony which is soon to be built.
Tlie appointments at tie Penn Sipiaie Theater are
sumptuous ami insuic tbe i-omfort of every patron.
Partii'Ular attentio'i is paid at tbe Pen.i Square
to the matter of projection, and there are numerous
Ingenious electrh-al ilevlces. wlilcb have been built
for the boiler preseniallo.i of Ibc picture upon the
ser en. The opecMti.ig i-oo.n Is a veritable jungle
of electrical apparatus, a.id rese.nbles an elec-
trical laboratory which, in fact. It is. There are
several dilTerent voltages of electricity coming into
the building, all of which [lass through special
apiiaratus for improving illu..iinalioi.. Needless to
.say that an operator who can hold this Job at the
I'en.i Square Theater, can make good anywhere.
The manager Is Mr. Eiuil C. .Meyer, who ably
conducts the establishment. Tie Pe.in Square peo-
ple are putting up another theater at Woodland
.\venue and 3Sth Street, which will have a seating
capacity of 1.6on. Tl.ls new theater will also be
u.anaged by Mr. Meyer.
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: The first pubM.- ihoK)n» of motion
irtcturos token In Havana, harbor (lur-
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the battleship Mnlii' look place ui the
. Heritkl Squoro Th.-alio yesterday aftcr-
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rtfts contain Inter vn-w*.
The aeries b.-san with the bulldlnp of
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•present rond'liuti of the vessel.
. Preredlns the wr»ck pictures there was
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some plan be devised to Induce house uiaiiageni to
make more frequent use of this character of pic-
tures.
An unTerlfled report places aootber Nixon &
Zimmerman tlieater with pictures In the Diamond
Street district of the city, close to the proiKWed
new station of the Pennsylvania Hallroad, and
the Kldge Avenue car lines.
The contract has been let for the construction
of a one story moving picture parlor for Mr. George
H. Chapman, at Orthodox and Tacony Streets.
The work will be started Immediately.
The Erie Avenue Amusement Company have
opened a moving picture parlor at Erie Avenue
and Marshall Streets.
Messrs. Lasher & Freeman will open a moving
picture parlor shortly at Fifth and Reed Streets,
to be called the Mirror Theater. Title will be
taken In the name of the Mirror Theater Company.
Mr. V. R. Carrlck, of the Philadelphia Projection
Film Company, No. 44 North Ninth Street, is In
Atlanta. Ga., on a business trip.
The Montgomery Theater, at No. 600 East Glrard
Avenue, will be opened In about ten days. Seating
capacity will be 500.
The Twentieth Century Theater, of Manyunk, Is
to be enlarged and many new alterations will be
made.
The Wilmington Theater Company has been In-
corporated In Dover, Delaware, to conduct theaters
and amusement places of all kinds, capital, $20,000.
The incorporators are: William E. Harris, William
G. Sliaw and Casper T. Toppln, all of Wilmington,
Del.
Tlie Noflaw Theater opened with an elaborate
vaudeville and moving picture bill at AUentown,
Pa. The house has a seating capacity of 1,600.
The American Seating Company furnislied the chairs.
Mr. George W. Benatbam will open a new mov-
ing picture house In AUentown, Pa., In about ten
daj-s, seating capacity, 700.
The Operators' T'nlon is rapidly gaining strength
here, new members are being admitted at every
meeting, and the outlook for the year has been
very good.
Mr. Morris Spiers has opened a new house at
No. 2716 Glrard Avenue. Seating capacity, 500.
Director George D. Porter took charge of the De-
partment of Public Safety on Monday last, and
when asked to define his position on the moving
picture business, said:
"The questions of safety and decency in moving
picture establishments ought to concern the imme-
diate managers more than the police officials. It is
poor business to maintain a firetrap, and worse to
pander to the depraved tastes of the few. If the
place be unsafe, it soon becomes a matter of
common knowledge, and .the patrons worth having
go elsewhere. If the pictures are questionable,
only the low attend and their very presence drive*
all th? desirables away, so that in the end th«
question regulates itself.
"I have been interested in the Boy Scout move-
ment ever since it was Inaugurated, and I think
I know something about boys. The moving picture
parlor keeps boys away from worse places and the
adroit manager knows that boys are his best ad-
vertisers. It is not the policy of this administra-
tion to transform the police into a band of mean
spies, but every police regulation looking to safety
and decency will be enforced to the letter and with
the least possible injury to the theater owner.
"These gentlemen ought to get into harmony and
close relationship with Superintendent Taylor, of the
Bureau of Police, and anticipate trouble by avoid-
ing It.
"There will be no drastic proceedings against any
theatrical venture conducted within the bounds
of reasonable decency. In all subjects of com-
plaint, the accused will have his day In court, so
long as I have anght to do with the policy of the
Department of Public Safety. My office shall al-
ways be open to the theatrical managers who come
to explain as well as to the private citizen who
shall come to complain."
Superintendent Taylor, of the Bureau of Police,
has been In the Department many years, but dur-
ing the past four years he has been shorn of hli
power, and was merely a clerk working under his
subordinate, the Assistant Superintendent of Police,
"Tim" O'Leary. O'Leary went out with the Rey-
burn administration, and Taylor was put in su-
preme command of the police by Director Porter.
Superintendent Taylor is a very religious man and
one who is inclined to take a narrow view of mat-
ters, to which he cannot give his unqualified In-
dorsemer.t. Director Porter, however, has the heart
of a bo.;, and the brains of two ordinary men. He
Is clean all through and cannot be "reached" in
any way except by simple logic and the truth.
Only a smart alec will try to put anything over
on the new Director, who would not hesitate a sec-
ond to personally arrest all offenders, and close
the place up instanter. in the face of gross abuse
of privilege. The wise manager will get Into line
with the views of the new Director, and thus en-
Joy four years of undisturbed peace.
Mr. George Werner has opene<l a new moving
picture parlor at Twenty-seventh and Glrard Ave-
nue. It has a balcony and seats 100 people.
The Mirror Amusement Company, of 13.12 South
Fifth Street, which has Just recently opened, have
purchased, from the CalebufT Supply Company, a
large mirror screen, 12 by 1(5. at a cost of $645.
The Fulton Theater Is again open, under the
mnnacement of Howard Rogers, at Chester, Pa.
This house was formerly run by colored people, for
•■olored people, but since It has changed hands. It
will be open to the while population of the town.
The largc-»t theater in the Stale of Pennsylvania
devoted exciuslveiy lo moving pictures, baa been
opened at Eighteenth and Ridge Avenue. It is
called the Ridge Avenue Theater, and seats 1,800
people. It was erected at the cost of $45,000, and
is a masterpiece in construction.
The Nixon Theater presented one of the heaviest
acts ever seen on a vaudeville stage. The act conslatg
of (our huge Indian elephants, the combined weight
of which U 16,000 pounds. This huge mass of
bone and muscle Is controlled by one delicate wo-
man, professionally known as Madame Arnold.
The new Peoples' Settlement Building. In Wil-
mington, Delaware, Is to be equipped with a mo-
tion picture plant, the gift of Mrs. Dexter A. Hall,
of Boston, Mass. It is expected to make educa-
tional use of the gift, in connection with Instruc-
tion and training of the settlement children.
Mr. M. Spiers has opened bis new Royal Palace,
Twenty-seventh Street and Glrard Avenue. His
eijuipment consists of a mirror screen, 11 x 14' 8",
and two model B Edison machines, with two
economy Edison transformers. He also has a mir-
ror screen and two Edison Model B's in his other
parlor, the Glrard Palace.
The singing of a popular ragtime song by two
members of the audience quieted a crowd of almost
500 persons in the Majestic Tlieater, No. 2424 Ken-
sington Avenue, when a reel of films took fire from
a nearby light. The house was crowded to its
capacity when the scare occurred. Charles ^faryms,
operator of the machine, was changing films, when
the tag on one of them became Ignited. Tvvo boy»
in the trout of the house started to sing, and the
piano player furnished an accompaniment with
much vigor. Mr. Joseph Burger, manager of the
bouse, said the loss would be less than fifty dol-
lars.
Mr. George Bennathim's New Hippodrome, Allen-
town, Pa., will open shortly with two Model B
Edison machines and economy transformers.
Mr. Wilmer Stewart, of Indiana, Pa., and Wal-
lace Cunningham, of Jacksonville, have started a
Nickelodeon in Latrobe, Pa.
Articles of incorporation have been filed for the
Century Amusement Company, under the laws of
Pennsylvania, to produce and exhibit vaudeville and
motion pictures, plays and to conduct any and
every form of amusement and entertainment. The
incorporators are: Abraham Ginsburg, Benjamin
Kaplan and Abraham Winderman.
Mr. Joseph M. Sweet, of the Calehnff Supply
Company, has started on a Southern trip, and ex-
pects to be gone several months. Mr. Sweet Is
well known to the trade in that section, and ex-
pects to burn the wires with orders.
Ambitious to perfect and patent a highly special-
ized device for handling slides in a moving picture
machine, Joseph Leopold, the police of Bethlehem
charge, stole 156 pounds of brass from the plant
of the Bethlehem Steel Company. John Hookas
was arrested with Leopold as an accessory. Leo-
pold made a confession, in the course of which he
outlined his moving picture improvement to the
Chief of Police, who declined to divulge It, be-
cause be believed, with Leopold, that it has
merit. The idea is to show song slides In con-
junction with ordinary reels.
CLEMENT H. CONGDON.
LOUISVILLE.
The Princess Amusement Company, which ope-
rates several photo theaters in Louisville, has
installed adjustable electric signs in front of each.
The name of the principal film is fiashed to the
public every night. Abundant use of electricity has
helped them as it has other businesses.
The management of the Royal Theater,, at Eight-
eenth and Broadwa.v, has announced that it will
put up 20 turkeys for the public on Christmas
day. Every patron receives a numbered coupon as
he enters the theater. The turkeys will be raffled
off on the appointed days, the holders of the
winning coupons being entitled to the birds. The
scheme was unusually successful at Thanksgiving
time, and the theater was crowded to its capacity
every day.
The finishing touches are being put on the Ma-
jestic Theater on Fourth Avenue, near Chestnut
Street, and will be open to the public about Christ-
mas. The exterior work has been completed, as
has most of that on the inside. The Majestic will
be the largest show house of Its kind In the South,
having a seating capacity of 1.500. The front of
the building was converted into stores, which readily
rented. In point of appearance, the Majestic com-
pares favorably with any in Louisville, photoplay
or otherwise. The interior decorations will be
luxurious, no expense being spared. L. J. Dlttmar
Is proprietor of the place.
It is reported that the Talbott Syndicate, of St.
Louis, is planning to enter the Louisville moving
picture and vaudeville .field. It Is stated that a
new theater with a seating capacity of 3,000, will
be erected in the Gateway cit.v. The same reports
include Toledo. Ohio. In the Invasion.
The HIpiKidrome. located on the southeast corner
of .''cconii pnd Market streets. Louisville, has been
completed and has held its formal opening. The
management indulged In a two-column advertisement
in a daily paper. Inviting the public to inspect the
new place. Every woman patron was presented
with a souvenir In the shape of flowers. A feature
of the new building is Its excellent provisions for
fire. Exits leading to both Second and Market
streets are avalhibU' In this case. Perfect ventila-
tion is provided through a modern ventilating sys-
tem. Comfort is also Insured by the size of the
seats, which are 20 inches in width and 32 Inches
from back to back.
The theater Is exceptional from an artistic
standpoint. The Interior is finished In soft pasiel
shades of old rose and Ivory, t>eglnnlng with the
deeper shades and gradually blending into soft and
delicate tones. The lobby Is finished In marble,
bevelled mirror and walls of green and Ivor.v.
There are over 500 Tungsten lights In the lobby
alone. The decorative Illuminations to both the
lobby and auditorium are of Venetian designs in
lantern effects.
The operating room Is built according to ap-
proved methods, and the machines are late models,
being Powers No. 0. The laljor unions have been
met with the promise that none but uniou operators
and musicians will be employed. Only first-ran
pictures will be shown, ihree of these being shown
each day.
Following a small fire In the Hippodrome Theater,
of Lexington, Ky.. Manager L. H. Ramsey an-
nounced that fireproof operating booths had l)een
ordered, and would be used both at the Hoppo-
drome and the Lexington Opera House. The Board
of Public Works is>iued an ultimatum after the fire,
stating that the booths must be Installed or the
theaters closed. The fire did little damage. It
was caused by an electric light coming In contact
with the films. The crow-d was kept under control
and the Qames were soon extinguished.
John H. Stamper, formerl.v manager of the Star
Theater, of Lexington, Ky., has made arrange-
ments to lease the comer of the Phoenix Hotel, of
Lexington, for use as a moving picture theater.
The hotel is to be remodeled in the near future,
plans having been prepared.
The Princess Theater, of Hopkinsvllle, Ky., has
opened to the public. It is tiie most modern In
the smaller towns of the State. A feature is the
use of a .solid wall instead of a curtain for the
showing of pictures. A dressing room for ladies
also is provided, and this has proven popular with
the gentler sex. The house has a seating capacity
for 700 people. Its cost was $20.(M)0. A balcony
also is a feature out of the ordinary. This is for
both white people and negroes, the latter having
a separate entrance to tlie house. L. H. Davis
erected the theater, G. A. Blelch being the lessee.
The Lyric, a new motion picture bouse, was open-
ed in Winchester. Ky.. on December 6. It Is up-
to-date In every respect. H. H. Phillips will man-
age the place, Woodson Moss also being Interested.
Clark & Drollinger have taken charge of the
Odeon Theater of Earllngton. Ky. The house will
henceforth be known as the "Imp." The price
of admission has been reduced to five cents.
The Hippodrome Theater. Jackson. Ky., has iteeo
improved with a steam beating plant, the public
demonstrating their appreciation by patronizing the
house extensiveUv.
The Crescent Amusement Company, which ope-
rates two moving picture theaters in Bowling Green.
Ky., will Invade the Nashville field in the near fu-
ture. Owner Masters has been looking over the
ground in the Southern city. The location has not
yet been determined.
R. L. Jones, formerly connected with the Ma-
jestic Theater, of Louisville, has Joined the force
of the Manring Tlieater. at Middlesboro, Ky. Mr.
Jones will have charge of the operating depart-
ment and has ordered a No. 6 arc lamp.
The Memphis Deaf Mutes' Association has prac-
tically completed arrangements to stage a moving
picture show. Instead of having their play photo-
praphed in the regulation way. however, the com-
pan.v will appear in their proper persons before the
audience, enacting b.v the aid of facial play and
gesticulation, a moving picture pla.r. The Asso-
ciation has been given a scenario of a play by
the firm of Thomas Edison. "Beulah Was Won,"
is the title of the play, which Is an adaptation
from one of Dickens' novels. The company also
has promised to send a farce comed.v to be acted
by the mutes. Between the two performances, real
moving pictures will be projected on the screen,
showing the deaf cadets of the New York School for
the Deaf, taking part in the drills and reviews.
The purpose of the entertainment is to raise a
fund for the erection of a church for the benefit
of the deaf mutes of Memphis.
Nashville will have another photoplay theater,
the latest being at .S20 Church Street. Tony Snde-
kum has leased the place, which is to be re-
modeled. A handsome front will be Installed
G. D. CRAIN, JR.
PITTSBURGH.
Mr. Harry Warner, of Tonngstown. Ohio, wai la
town recently, and reported that business is all
to the good at the Rex Theater. Mr. Warner, al-
though a young man in .vears. has had a very broad
experience In the moving picture field. He was
one of the owners of the erstwhile Duquesne .Amuse-
ment & Supply Co.. a licensed exchange that bai
been ta'ten over by the General Film Co.
Mr. F. R. Allison, of The Feature Amusement
Co., of this city, is feeling justly proud of pro-
ducing some wonderful moving pictures of the
Austin fiood and disaster, which can l>e termed
for their value In authenticity and interest, as a
production second to none. The opening scene
shows the dam as It was before the break — then
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD looi
MOTION PICTURE PATENTS COMPANY
NOTICE
n^HE Edison patent (Re-issued No. 12037) relating to motion picture cameras
^ was re-issued on December 5, 1911, as No. 13329, to the undersigned. The
patent contains the following claims:
1. An apparatus for taking photographs suitahlc for ilic (.xiubition of objccl.-> in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sen-
sitized tape-fihn supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect
to, the lens, and liaving an intermediate section crossing the lens ; feeding devices en-
gaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the
camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion ; and a shutter exposing
successive portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth.
2. An apparatus for taking pliotographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a siiigle stationary lens ; a single sen-
sitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with rcsjject
to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; a continuously-rotat-
ing driving-shaft; feeding devices operated by said shaft engaging such intermediate
section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate
of speed and with an intermittent motion : and a continuously-rotating shutter operated
by said shaft for exposing successive portions of the film during the periods of rest,
substantially as set forth.
3. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sen-
sitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with respect
to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; a continuously-ro-
tating driving-shaft; feeding devices operated by said shaft engaging such intermediate
section of the film and moving the same across the lens of the camera at a high rate of
speed and with an intermittent motion ; a shutter exposing successive portions of the
film during the periods of rest ; and a reel revolved by said shaft with variable speed
for winding the film thereon after exposure, substantially as set fqrth.
4. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens ; a single sen-
sitized tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally movable with re-
spect to. the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ; feeding devices
engaging such intermediate section of the film and moving the same across the lens
of the camera at a high rate of speed and with an intermittent motion, said feeding
devices comprising means proportioned to cause the devices to so advance the film that
its periods of rest shall exceed its periods of motion ; and a shutter exposing successive
portions of the film during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth.
5. An apparatus for taking photographs suitable for the exhibition of objects in
motion, having in combination a camera having a single stationary lens; a single sen-
sitized perforated tape-film supported on opposite sides of, and longitudinally mov-
able with respect to, the lens, and having an intermediate section crossing the lens ;
feeding devices provided with teeth engaging the perforations of such intermediate
section of the film and moving it across the lens of the camera at a high rate of speed
and with an intermittent motion ; and a shutter exposing successive portions of the film
during the periods of rest, substantially as set forth.
MOTION PICTURE PATENTS COMPANY.
1002
TIIL MOVING PICTURE WORLD
come the »r'eneii of tlie H«ful rent and yawnlDg
opeDlce* In the dam. Neit a arttie of Mr. Harry
l)«TlB aa he learns of the newg. and calls up
Ttrluut iie»«p«|ier8, iin whII as The Thnuhoaser
Co.. Inforniliin ihem of the disaster. Next ne see
the hravp teleiihone operaior, through whose oool-
headedrifss and admlnible bravery so many llres
were s«vo<l. Then ronie pictures of the ruiils on
Main Street, with the piles of dehrls and wreck-
age the 5lie of the paper mills — lie remaliis of a
half hurled aufomohlle— two wrei-ked typewriters
from one of the paper mills — the army of lahoreri
rlearing the debris — the reuioTal of the dead en-
jlneer from the overturned locomotive— miles of
wreckaee from both Are and water, and many
other features which undoubtedly tend to make
till* aim a valuable historical and feature produc-
tion.
Messrs. Warner & I.ande. of The Pittsburgh
Photoplay Co.. at 412 Ferry Street, have blown
themselves to a brand new. neat, little Cadillac
gas buggy.
Tbe Itowland Theater, In Wilklnsburg. wa»
opened to an enthusiastic attendance on Nov. 23rd.
Tills house was built at a cost of $114,000, and It
It on«> of the most elaborate playhouses In the
country. Mr. A. R. Rowland Is the manager and
owner.
Mr. Frank Ellis, the owner-manager of the
Pastime Thenter. at 623 Herron Ave., prides hlm-
■elf In having one of the best regulated little
bouses In the neighborhood. The seating capacity
of this theater Is about 300. The projection Is ex-
ceptionally good, to which due thanks should be
given to the operator. Dan Calverly. Dan knows
his business, and shows It. too. The house Is
equipped with a special silvered screen and uses
two Kdlsons on duty. Tbe throw is about 'td feet
on a 12 by 14 curtain. Mcensed films are used.
The Empire Theater, under the able management
of Mr. A. A. McTlgh, did better last season than
It had ever done before. Situated on Collins Ave.,
E. K.. In the v?ry heart of a high-class district,
this theater bad changed hands quite often. It
was opened with legitimate about fifteen years ago,
and It was not until Mr, McTlgh changed the en-
tire policy that It began to come up alxive the def-
icit cnlum'i. Tlie house seats 2,500. and uses
Independent film from the Pgh. Photoplay Co.
Three performances a da.v are given to an admission
of five, ten and twenty-five cents. A good illus-
trated song by a real singer is also used. The pro-
jection at this theater Is excellent. The projection
equipment consists of a No. 6 Power's Cameragraph
in a portable asbestos booth. Milton Baily Is re-
spo-islble for the e.\tra good projection.
An entire change In the shipping department has
taken place at the Independent Film E.\change.
Messrs. Ted I.oulinger and Frank Guckert, for-
merely tie day shippers, will after this answer
to the roll call as night shippers, while iMe.ssra.
I-eIgh Hunt and Jos. Ferguson will be responsible
for the day shipments.
Mr. I.ee Jack Warner, of the Pittsburgh Photo-
play Co., was In New York recently.
Representatives of the Vltagraph Co.. the Pathe
Co.. the Selig Co.. and the Powers Co. were vis-
itors at tie Smoky City on Halloween Day. and
many feet of negative were taken of the doings of
the country's chief e.vecutlve In this little burg.
Mr. Maurice Costel!o, Vltagrapli's leading man,
and one of the foremost actors of the silent drama
In the world, was around town recently. This Is
Mr. Costello'a home town.
EDDIE WHEELE^l.
INDIANAPOLIS.
On December \2 t' e lniM:ina Kshibitors' League,
a branch of ti.e Mov ng Picture I. 'ague of .\merica.
I eld i!s first ainnal coiveiition in thi.s city,
the sessliMis were I. eld in the ('laypoi)l Iloiel.
Delegiiies fro'u ill parls i.f tie slate wiMe in
Hllehdiinee. (ItHceis of tlie leiigne are: Piesidenl.
H. S. Dickson. Win'hester; secretary-treasurer,
F. .1. Renibusch. SUeHiyvllle; executive committee.
the officers, and II. F. Prentice. Terre Haute;
Joseph Bommersteln. Fort Wayne; D. S. Haynes,
Evansvllle: Earl Rife, I.ogansporl ; and Edward
Hornung, Michigan City.
A thorough discussion of moving pictures In re-
lation to school purposes will he held by tbe Prin-
cipals' Clnb of tlie Indianapolis public scliools at
a meeting of the club, to be held in Shortridge
High Schotd on the evening of December 19. Miss
Nidi Creen will read a paper on "The Educational
Possibilities of Moving Pictures." which is to be
foUowed by an exhibition of moving pictures suited
to schoid purposes by the H. I.leber Company.
The Motlonscope Company, of this city, which
has been In business several months, has been re-
organlied and Incorporated with an authorized
capitalization of $2.'5.O0O. The company In the
future Is to make a specialty of making motion
pictures in automobile factories, showing the proc-
ess of manufacture all of the way through. It
la planned to use these films for advertising pur-
poses and lo also lease them to moving picture
theaters for entertainment. Those Interested In
the company are L. R. Scrlensky, A. Wolf son and
M. N. Simon.
Benjamin Barton and Charles Olson, Interested
In several moving picture theaters In this city,
have closed a deal for a lease of the Grand
Theater, at Newcastle.
A theater exclusively for colored people, the
llrst of Its kind In the city. Is under construction
In Indiana avenue, running back to Senate avenue.
It Is to make a specialty of pictures and light
vaudeville. The theater Is to be a one-story
brick structure, absolutely fireproof, finished In
mahogany, and costing about tl^LiKiO. It will be
knoivn as the Walker Theater. It will seat l.SOO
persons. The Walker Amusement Company has
been organized and Incorporated to conduct the
theater. This company has an authorized capitali-
zation of f1i),oiiO. tbe directors being E. H. Reed,
E. T. Walker and Charles Alcon. Earl Walker,
until recently manager of the Crown Moving Pic-
ture Tlieater In this city and formerly manager
of the New Grand Theater, In Chicago. Is to be
manager of the new theater. William Hauelsen
Is owner of the building.
Tbe Family Theater, running pictures and light
vaudeville, has begun extensive remodeling. A
balcony seating 800 persons Is being built and tbe
Interior la being remodeled generally. Tbe Im-
provements are to cost J."), 000.
The Indianapolis board of health has lifted Its
order excluding children from moving picture the-
aters and other public gatherings. Tbe order was
made on account of tbe diphtheria epidemic. The
board has Issued a statement complimenting mov-
ing picture theater owners for their strict com-
pliance with tbe order.
Fire caused about $1,000 damage In the Cozy
Theater, In Anderson, on the night of November
14. Necessary repairs are to be made at once.
An explosion in the machine operating booth
caused the flre.
Dennis Laugblin and Ernest Bonillet have pur-
chased the Princess Theater, at Elwood, from
Charles Mahan and Allen Mason.
C L. CUMMINS.
HARRISBURG.
When It comes down to exhibitors selling a five-
cent ticket for one of tbe leading theaters to which
there Is a coupon attached, entitling the holder
thereof, to admission to either of two other theaters
on the same street. It Is naturally time for the
other exhibitors of this city to take up the matter
with the Motion Picture Patents Company, which
they have done.
These business-killing managers who are making
a specialty of giving two admissions for five cents,
have lately added a special feature of giving car-
nations to each patron of their theater on Satur-
day, and Dame Rumor has it now that commencing
next week, they will sell a five-cent admission
ticket for any on? of their three theaters, which
will entitle the holder thereof to free admission to
both of their other theaters.
Aside from these suicidal actions on the part of
those managers w'.^o seem to hav? adopted the motto
of "Rule or Ruin." the moving picture industry Is
running along the regular line. All managers en-
joying fair patronage, whl'.e the projection In
general Is far above that w-hlch your correspondent
has seen In other cities.
Mr. Jacob Silverman, of Altoona. Pa., has been
In Harrlsburg during tie past two weeks looking
after the Interests of the Pastime Photoplay, dur-
ing his brother, Ike Silverman's, absence.
J. A. Farrah, traveling repiesentatlve of the
General Film Company of Wilkes Barre, Pa., was
In the city recently, in conference with the other
exhibitors, relative to the two-for-flve and three-
for-flve admission inaugurated by the management
of the Victoria. Lyric and Star 'Thciters.
MAXWELL H. HITE.
IN THE SOUTHWEST.
Loss of IL.'KW was causp<l to Nichols' moving
picture tlieater show In Bartlett. Tex., by flre re-
cently.
Carson and Company ar? constructing a one-story
brick building oi Main Street. Colgate. Okla..
which will he used for a moving picture show.
Ten cases against managers of moving shows In
Fort Worth. Tex., growing out of the alleged viola-
tion of the Sunday law by having their photoplay
bouses open on Sunday, were tried and resulted
In acquittals.
Moving pictures on practical farming subjects and
slides are used by the poultry, live stock and do-
mestic science a'ld special training which Is sent
out by the .\grlcultural & Mechanical college through
Oklahoma.
Rev. Robert Gordon, who recently w-ent to Topeka,
Kan., uses moving pictures as the principal part of
his sermons, but astonished the residents by his first
advertisement — two columns In heavy black type.
One of the two ordinances prohibiting the opera-
tion of theaters and moving picture shows on Sun-
day has been repealed by the city commission at
Fort Worth, Texas. This leaves the city with an
ordinance conforming to the state statute.
G. E. Ward. Box 127. Lampasas. Texas, has an-
nounced tliat be wishes capital to patent, in at
least five leading countries, an electric device which
will positively control the talking machine In true
unison with the subjects as they appear upon the
screen. He declares It would be applied to all
Klnetoscopes without radical changes. It Is not
complicated and Is of few parts.
The Jami'S G. Glass Construction Company of New
York, is building a new Opera House at San
Marcos. Texas.
Business men of various Texas towns who saw
the moving picture show given in connection with
the public health exhibition of the I'nlted Charities
at Dallas, were suSlciently Interested to make ar-
rangements to have these films shown in their home
cities.
Rabbi George Fox of the Tempel Beth El. st Fort
Wortl', Texas, has declared In favor of the properly
censored Sunday sliows. "If ever there was a time
wl en men need recreation It Is now. We work at
a fearful rate of speed. The machinery of social
life is very complex; the men and the women who
toll In the stores and factories strain themselves
almost to their very souls, for competition Is keen,
and the human body and mind must work fast and
tbink fast so that the next one shall not overtop.
The millions of wheels, turning billions of times,
shatter nervous systems: the countless rows of
figures, conned fiy the thousands of workers, fag
the brain, and the men In the executive positions
wlio stretch every nerve to dis'-over something that
the competitor has not, strain their minds. And
from all of this men need a rest. Life Is strenuous
and we love to live. Cost of living Is high and
many now have cut off their luxuries. Five and
a halt or six days of Incessant body -destroying toll
force men to seek an altogether different kind of
life during the few hours of respite from work, and
the human brain and body are so constructed that
that which Is most easily digested mentally or
tliat which needs least thought or that which pleases
the sense most. Is Just what is needed for recrea-
tion. Tl ere ought to be time enoiizh for those who
wish It to indulge themselves In whatever innocent
pleasures they desire, when they are not at work.
And If this opportunll.v Is not given them, our city
will loose Its working men. Many of those who
cannot Indulge in LintM-ent amusement because of
the law, take to harmful ones where tie law will
not reach them: those who are able, leave the city
and stay away Sunday, and those who make their
headquarters here not only stay away and spend
their money elsewhere, but what is more harmful,
they speak of the city In a slighting way."
H. C. Stolp has sold his Interest In the Deandl
Theater, at .\marlllo, Tex., to Anding & Berger.
who are now constructing a $20,000 tlieater at
Childress and opening a picture and vaudeville
house at Wichita Falls. F. H. M.
IN THE NORTHWEST.
Press dispatches blame the death of five year-old
Sinclair C'lissus. of Bedford. Mlclilgan. to a film
showing Halowe'n hobgoblins and witches In a
Detroit moving picture show, instead of heart
disease, with which the boy was ailing.
B. B. Jackson, assistant superintendent of tbe
Minneapolis public schools, returned from a con-
vention of the Social Center .\ssoclatlon of .\merlca
at Madison. Wis., firmly Impressed with the idea
that public school buildings of the city should be
used for motion picture shows of historical and
educational value. Nearly all moving picture shows
of Minneapolis promised to aid Tag Day campaign
In that city by exhibiting slides which show the
results of Tag Day by brightening lives of poor
children and caring for sick persons. One manager
offered to devote fifty per cent of his proceeds to
the purpose.
The Washington State .\ssociatlon for the Pre-
vention and relief of Tuberculois has adopted mov-
ing pictures to help the cause and three films were
recentl.v exhibited to students and teachers at the
State I'niverslty at Spokane.
Following the action of tie Lansing. Mich., city
council.. In rescinding a resolution providing for
submitting to the people the question as to whether
moving picture shows should be allowed to remain
dpen on Sunda.v. warrants for four managers, charg-
ed with violating the "Closed-Sunday" ordinance
wc-e secured b.v the city attorney.
The Silver City Amusement Company w-ill erect
a $14.0110 theater at Twentieth and National .\Te-
nue. In Milwaukee. Wis. The Crowley Realty Com-
pany has let contract for a $10.(MO theater at
National and Thirtieth Avenues. This makes five
new amusement bouses for the south side of
Milwaukee in the course of a year.
Rev. Perley P. Womer, pastor of Park Congre-
gational church of St. Paul, has adopted moving
pictures as a part of the regular Sunday service.
"David and Goliath, or the Battle Between Brain
and Brawn." was the first film shown.
The New- Majestic Theater Company of La Crosse.
Wis., has purchased the Orpbeum 'Theater, at La
Crosse. Wis.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Ned E. Depinet. for several years traveling so-
licitor for the General Film Co.. New- Orleans
office, has tendered his resignation to that com-
pany, to join the ranks with the Consolidated Film
* Supply Co. of New Orleans. Mr. Depinet leaves
with the best wishes of the manager and the
goodwill of his former employers.
WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO?"
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
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MELIES.
A WOMAN'S GRATITUDE (Jan. 4).— Pedro, a
half-breed, rrazod wnh drink, Is brutally choking
his wife when Toiii Hrown. a mtddle-aeed pros-
pector, happens almiR and ruslies to her rescue,
dealing Pedro man.v a hard blon'. which he does
not soon forget. This Is evidenced by the half-
breed's Ininifdiate determination to have reyenge
at any price.
Tom continnes his way to the Assay Office, where
bis specimen-: of ore indicate that he has stmclc
a rich copiier vein. The good news spreads like
Are and does not ml.«s the ears of Pedro. The
latter follows Tom to the place of his claim,
struggles with hiiu and throws him over the cliff.
Then Pedro tears Tom's claim to pieces and
places his own upon tlic stake in its stead.
Scene from -A Woman's Gratitude" (Melies.)
Meanwhile Pedro's wife, who had seen the two
pass her house, scents a plot, and follows on
foot the tracks left by their horses, arriying just
In time to discover Pedro's dastardly work. In
Tain she looks for the man who had once saved
her life, but he was not to be found. At the
foot of the cliff, injured and wounded, he tears a
bit of his flannel shirt and with it flags the ex-
press train.
The grateful woman, meantime, pieced Tom's
claim together and rides to the Register's office,
where she exposes Pedro's crime. At the same
time there comes a telegram telling of finding Tom
Brown, assaulted by one Pedro.
The latter is thrown in jail, but Tom, when he
recovers, pays the half-breed's fine on his wife's
account, and by his noble action inspires recon-
ciliation and happiness into the home of Pedro,
where it had never existed before.
KALEM.
THE "RE'^rEJfUE " AND THE GIRL (Dec. 25).—
The revenue <jflioers plan to attack an illicit still
located in the Blue Ridge MountaiDS of Kentucky.
Martin is sent ahead to reconnoitre. While on his
way he meets a daughter of the hills, who, sus-
pecting his design, sets him on the wrong trail.
Riding on a short distance he learns he is going
the wrong way and turns hack. Taking up the trail
of the girl, he follows her to the still and is
captured by the lookout. In the meantime the
revenue officers, becoming anxious, search the hills
with powerful glasses. From the side of a far-
away hill they see three or four men apparently
coming out of the earth. Noting the location, they
come upon the moonshiners and effect a capture.
Returning to tlie place where they saw the men
come out the.v find the entrance to a natural cave.
Entering, they capture the balance of the moon-
shiners and set fire to the still. Bess, who has been
away, returns to the still after the capture, and
finds the care filled with smoke. Knowing that
.Martin, the revenue officer, Is confined In an Inner
room, she, at the risk of her life, enters, cuts the
revenue man's Imnds and drags him to air and
freedom. In the meantime, tlie revenue officer*
have taken the moonshiners to their nearby home
preparatory to taking them to the nearest couiHy
scat for trial. Kess and Martin arriving at the
house, Martin tells of his rescue by the brave girl.
While Martin is describing his capture and rescue.
Hess learns that her father and brothers are bound
and prisoners in the adjoining room. A plan to free
them quickly enters her head. Turning to the
revenue men she says, You'all must try our moun-
tain water before you go." Taking the bucket she
starts out for the well. Quickly changing her
course, slie runs around a corner of the house, crawls
in a window of the room where the captives are
held prisoners. Cutting the cords that bind them
they rapidly make their escape.
Returning to the house Bess gives each of the
revenue men a drink of water and engages them in
conversation in order to give time for the prisoners
to get a gooil start. A few minutes later, how-
ever, their escape is discovered and they are about
to arrest Bess on suspicion of aiding them. One of
the revenue men picks up a note in the room recently
occupied by the prisoners, reading: "Give yon our
word never to cross with the law again. Yoa will
find your horses at the Spider Creek Bridge. We
mean to play the game square. Don't touch the
little girl. Rememl>er she saved Martin's life.
"The Gorraands of Kentucky."
The "Revenues" decide to take the matter philo-
sophically and start off on foot for their horses.
THE HIGH£& TOLL (Dec. 27). — Just before her
father's death, Helen made him a promise that
she would care for her young sister, Dorothy, and
this promise she fulfilled to the letter.
Two years later Dorothy meets Edgar and be-
comes interested in him. Edgar is piesented to
Helen, and they appear to be mutually attached
to one another. Shortly afterward Dorothy, with
innocent modest.v, confesses to Helen that she is
in love with Edgar. This fills Helen with con-
sternation, but she determines to sacrifice hei^elf
that Dorothy may be happy.
The general foreman of tlie girls' ranch is very
much in love with Dorothy and tries to force his
attentions upon her, this eventually causing his
discharge. In his mean, low wa.v he blames Edgar
for his dismissal, and determines to wreak venge-
ance upon the newcomer, but is unsuccessful, and
his bad actions react onl.v upon himself.
Edgar, while apparently at first is strongly at-
tracted to Helen, learns that he really loves the
younger sister, Dorothy.
Helen at her father's grave, renews her pledge,
and thus pays "The Higher Toll."
THE MAID'S DOUBLE (Dec. 29).— This story
deals with two girls who were exact doubles, the
one an unscrupulous maid, and the other, Jane,
a young lady of high social standing. The maid
takes a valuable necklace from her mistress and
leaves for the railroad station. Jane, who has
just returned from a long visit abroad, receives
a note from her fiance's mother, inviting her to
pay them a visit. She arrives at the station at
the same time the maid appears in her flight.
The loss of the necklace Is discovered and a
detective engaged by the owner. In the maid's
room he finds clues which establish a suspicion al-
ready formed, and he hastens to the station to
arrest her.
The maid and Jane meet. The former's con-
federate comes in and informs her of the ap-
proaching officer, and she then notices the strik-
ing resemblance between herself and Jane. In
her haste to seclude herself, she picks up Jane's
handbag instead of her own. The detective ar-
rives and arrests the protesting Jane, who does
not know- what to make of the proceeding, but
the officer is doubly sure that he is right when he
picks up a hand-bag and discovers the missiiig
jewelry.
While .Tane is being led off to prison, her sweet-
heart. Jack, hastens into the station. The maid
has just read Jane's note, found in the hand-bag.
when Jack rushes in and takes her in his arms,
thinking she is Jane. The maid, anxious to lose
her identity, keeps up the illusion and accom-
panies Jack to his home.
At police headquarters Jane implores the ser-
geant to take her to Jack's home for identification.
To this the officer finally consents, and a detective
is sent with the unfortunate .voung lady. The
maid's treachery is disclosed and she is taken to
prison, while Jane receives a belated welcome from
Jack and his mother.
ECLIPSE.
THE STOLEN TREASURE (Dec. 77).— Tommr
and his sister Mary, two beggar children, are In-
vited Into the house of a kind-hearted lady, where
they receive food and money. Unfortunately, how-
ever, they happen to catch «igbt of a jewel box
which is lying upon the desk.
Returning home, after delivering their gain, they
innocently tell of the treasure. The wicked father
finds out from them the exact location of the box,
and soon afterwards sneaks out and secures it.
His actions are watched by the children, however,
who after recovering the booty, return it to the
rightful owners.
For this they arc rewarded bountifully, whereby
proving again the old adage: "Honesty is the beat
P')llcy."
FAIR EXCHANGE IS NO ROBBERT (Dec, ST),—
Mrs. Brown trades her costume for a pair of
bloomers, and parading the streets, causes no little
amusement. When the crowd of admirers increases,
she manages to make her escape In a taxicab.
GAUMONT.
FROM PITY TO LO'TE (Dec. 26).— Count Henry,
learning that he is a leper, seeks seclusion in >
tenant's cottage. There he is told that the only
known cure for the dread malady requires the
heart's blood of a young girl.
Louisa, the tenant's daughter, pities the count
greatly, and decides to go to the physician to offer
herself for sacrifice.
The count will not allow the deed, however, and
reaches the cot'age just in time to prevent it.
Learning that the doctor's diagnosis was wrong,
and deepl.v touched by the girl's devotion, Henry
resolves to ask Louisa to change her pity to love.
SCENES OFF THE COAST OF NORTH AFRICA
(Dec, 26). — Showing the curious customs and dwell-
ings of the inhabitants of some of the Canary
Islands.
CURING A RECKLESS STUDENT (Dec. 30). —
Charlie is a general favorite at college, and although
he neglects his studies, he does not fail to indulge
In all the college pastimes, ineludlng gambling.
This gay life soon reduces his supply of funds,
and he is forced to write home for more.
To raise the required sum, his doting father
decides to sell his body to the university. In at-
tempting to carry out this purpose, he uninten-
tionally relates the whole story to the head master.
The latter Is greatly incensed and summoning the
class for a lecture on anatomy, with the aid of
the boy's father, teaches Charlie a lesson that he
will never forget.
ESSANAY.
A STORY OF THE 'WEST (Dec. 26) Jim
Griggs, an outlaw, being transported from the scene
of his arrest to the county jail in a neighboring
town, knocks out the sheriff and escapes through
the car window when the train is going at a good
speed. He is pursued, but finds a hiding place in
the garret of a prospector's cabin. The prospector
a few minutes later is wounded by an explosion
of dynamite, his arms being completely paralyzed.
Tlie man-hunters arrive, searching for Griggs, but
when the.v leave the prospector's wife. In an effort
to give courage and strength to her husband, asks
him to imagine that they are about to be robbed
of their savings, bringing out at the same time,
several bags of nuggets. The outlaw, above, sees
this, and biding his time, soon sees an opportunity
to make away with the gold. The wife, however,
discovers him and a fight between the two results.
The prospector hears the noise, and with super-
human strength rushes out and aids his wife. The
strength in his arms returns and the outlaw is
soon overpowered and turned over to the sheriff
and posse.
FOR MEMORY'S SAKE (Dec. 28) .-^im and
Helen are lovers and until the small fortune of
Helen and her family are swept away, the future
seems roseate for the happy couple. Helen now
refuses to accept Jim's proposal of marriage, and
obtains employment on the stage. Fifteen years
later. Jim's little sister, now grown to young
womanhood, follows in the footsteps of her broth-
er's sweetheart. B.v an odd coincidence they are
employed in the same company. Not until Helen
shields the girl from the insults of the stage
manager, which results in their both being dis-
charged, does she learn that I./eone Is Jim's sister.
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tlu- cxiiilutor to tell me is
How Shall I Spend
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You will learn to bank on my word and trust in me.
I'm now in complete personal charge of my business,
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Answer it yourself.
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Wait until you catch me in bad faith, and then fire
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"WHERE STEEL MEETS CLOUD"
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A BIRD IN THE HANS (Dec. 29).— II Is New
Yriii'n Dtiy iiiul .llin mid Ills wifi- aro ili-H|iuri(leiit
lit-iHiiKi- tlii'.v liiivc nil tiirki'V f<ir tlic ilinni'i'. Jiui
liruiiiiHeH III" «ifi' Hull 111- Hill get a turkey, liy
fall* iiifaim ur fiinl, iiiiil l(*avi*s tlir lioUKe. I'nsur-
I'eHKfiil In u tiirki'y I'allle hn (le(itl<*s to pawn hin
'^iilt, niiliii 111- Hi-IlH for live ilollarii. In the luean-
tluie. Ills wife pavuH the iillier Hiilt ami llie two
tinil thai they have lwi> liiikeys. while Itiik han
no Milt, liiliekiiowiisl lo .Iliii Ihe wife KivoK her
turkey III Ihe Salvalion army, while .Jim iilves bin
lo the Janlliir. The Idhk Is illsrovereil ami Ihe two
are In hyuleries wiieti a hiix. contalnhi); pies aui)
a turkey, arrives from iiiolher. This turkey is
nailed lo the tahle. while .Ilin. with a rusty
niuskel. imrades the iikiiii on Kiiaril.
BRONCHO BILLYS ADVENTURE (Dec. 30).—
Kroiji'liii Itllly, nil a iillKrImace, pulls up at a small
tnTerii and takes a room there for Ihe iii^ht. Tlie
pretty daujriiter of ihe tavern-keeper has many
sweelhearls, hut Hie falher. fearinc he will lose
Ills dauKhter. starts a row with lliein. wounding
one seriously. Hroneho Ullly lakes the wounded
iiian's part aiul makes Ihe tavern-keeper provide
a heil for hiui. while the diwtor is .sent for. The
others are delermined lo lymii Ihe tavern-keeper,
ijut are |ireveiited from doing so liy Broncho Hilly,
^vho, however, deiiares that if the girl's sweet-
heart dies, he will turn her father over to the
wounded iiian's pals. Luckily, the young man re-
oovers and the old tavern-keeper is persuaded to
give the young euuple his hlessing.
EDISON.
PAPA'S SWEETHEART (Dec. 26). — In the first
scene we see :i ;:r<iiip of (iiililren at a window
wnlihiiig for Hie arrival of their falher. I'ollowing
hiis w'e learn tha.t Ihe little family lacks a
mother.
The next scene lirings us to a theater-box party.
The fatiier of the little family meets another wo-
man. It siMin hei'onies evident that he intends
to marry again and at last he brings this other
woman to the house. While he is present, she
seems to be fond of Ihe children, but once he is
out of the room we see that her fondness is hardly
skin-deeji. Soon the mother's picture is removed
from over the lireplaoe and evidently the new wed-
ding will take place. Little Margaret, taliing care
of the diililren, finds them hard to amuse one day,
and going up into Ihe garret, finds some old clothes,
in wiiicii they all dress.
By liiance she jiuts on the ver.v costume which
was used when her mother posed for the big
portrait, now alisent from its jilace over the mantel,
and so it happens that when the father comes home
at night, there comes down the stairs into the
light, apparently a vision of the little wife he
loved, 'ive can alinosi feel with him the sudden
awakening and realizalion that she was his only
love, and that her daughter need be his only
sweetheart now.
MODERN -WEAPONS FOR FIGHTING FIRE,
NE^W YORK CITY (Dec. 26),— The shipping and
waler-front biiililings are safeguarded by a fleet
of nine fireboals. which for speed and power are
iinecpialed. When called upon, these boats can
throw from sixteen lo twenty-five powerful streams.
The high, pressure system Installed has been
wonderfully successful. I'umping stations have
been built in the downtown district, where ihe
turning In of an alarm puts their powerful pumps
into action, which immediately throws a pressure
upwards of one hundred and fifty pounds into the
mains.
.\nollier fealure is Ihe gradual replacing of horse
drawn by inotiir iliiveu apparatus.
The superiority of motor apjiaratus is proven in
long runs. While the horses probabl.v out-distance
the motor in a short dash, it is the motor that will
lead in a run of any great length.
.Steam piim|ilng engines are being replaced b.v
gasoline pumping engines, wiiicii not only throw a
more powerful siream. but reach Ihe fire and get
Into action in a minii sboricr spare of lime.
THE STUTT THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
(Dec. 27). — .Nell was poor, hui pretty, and was loved
by a |Mior ciiunlry lio.v. Nellie's falher had a
farm, and Ihe aforesaid farm had a mortgage, and.
of course, thai niorlgage was about to be closed
by a rich old man. who had a proud young daugh-
ter who smiled on Ihe poor counuy lad. And little
Nellies hearl beat fast and hard, until she fell
asleep looking at the Hreliglit. .\nil when next we
«;ec prcltv Nellie lirowii .-ignhi, she lias become
Nellie. Ihe iHMir niiewrlter, in a great city. Nellie
Ik loved by Mr. Villain. Her brave yc^ung lover
kitockH .Mr. Villain down, and therefore enters
.Mlas Heavywciiiian, who at once fall? in love with
Ihe |HHir young man. Nell is locked in a safe
and linrlcMl down from the thirty-third fioor of a
Nk.vscraper. But ere she reaches terra flrma, our
young hero catihea the safe in his arms and re-
leasi-s iicKjr Nellie, only to fall into the hands of
.Mr, Vlllulii. diKguixed as a detective, and taken
lo priKon for robbing the safe. What hero wag
ever cast liilo prison who was not rescued by Mi88
Heroine'/ This was no exceptlcjn to the rule, aod
consetliieiitly. Mlws lleavywouiuii was foiled. Then
poor .Vcilie Brown awakes and wonders at the ipieer
sTiilT dreams are made of.
A ROMANCE OF THE CLIFF D-ttTELLERS (Dec.
29). — The siory ilself deals with the primitive
'i'nstlncl cif mankind -lo desire was lo take at
streiigth of arms, and thus one of Ihe ciiiefs chose
for. his own a maiden fair who was lovj-d In turn
b.v a young brave, iind wiiose admiration she re*
turned. Bill like unio the dark ages, whenever a
man desired a maid he took her with or without
her leave. Thus far did the chief go, hut her
lover decides to match his slreiiglli of arms for so
fair a bride, and they fight upon the clitt's edge.
Hut here liie maid lakes up the liow of fate and
sends an arrow into the heart of lier captor. Thus
the two forest lovers are united, but a life for a
life is Ihe law of their race and the lover is
brought to the council chamber and tried before
Ills kinsmen. To shield the svomaii he loves be
remains silent. He Is tortured at the council fire,
biit still he will not speak until his groans of
agony and despair reach the ears of the maiden,
w^ho, braving all the members of her race, con-
fesses and i'S condemned to take the awful plunge
over the falls into the black pool at dawn. Tlie
man and maid are permitted to watch the coining
of Ihe day together. Then Ihey are parted and
she goes forth to meet her death alone. Placed
in a canoe, and covered with pine boughs, she is
lashed in and slowly left to drift onward to her
fate. .\n awe-inspiring moment, and the frail
tiarU plunges downward into tlie dark deptlis below,
imCLE HIRAM'S LIST (Dec. 30),— Incle Hiram
is llie oldest resideni of the village, and has ap-
poinled liimself public censor. To this end he
institutes I lie "skunk list," to wiiicii he adds from
ila.v to clay the names of those who trespass be-
yond his ideas of the lines of proper decorum.
One day .limmie Long is playing marbles, wiien
a iMiy ■ eonsiderabl.v olcler attempts to take them
from. him. .linimie resents this and in the fight
that follows, he lays his opponent low by strik-
ing' him with a club. I'ncle Hiram seeing this,
Ihjiiugh not knowing the cause, p"'- .TImmie on
lilt" skunk list as a coward. All pleas are in vain,
and when his sweetheart scorns him, .Timmie is
hearl-broken. He can't eat and at night his bed
'is surrounded by goblins who .jeer at him in fiendish
glee" for being a coward. Jimmie resolves to re-
deem'his good name and to this end prcK'eeds to lick
moVst of the boys in Ihe village. But I'ncle Hiram
refuses to erase his name. Jimmie rescues a
liiinp.T, which a man is aliout to drown. Again
I ilele Hiram refuses. Finally .Timmie is pasing
.TcSies' barn, when some boys rush out, telling him
the liarn is on fire, and that one of their number
was unable to escape. Jimmie goes into the burn-
ing barn, finds the hoy. but is unable to drag him
out and is also overcome. He is rescued in the
itick ■ of time and carried home, .seriously burned,
■pbidiigh all his ]iain he has but one thought, he
iiiusl see i'ncie Hiram. I'ncle Hiram is brought
from tlu* fire, wiiere he is directing the volunteer
deparlmeut, to Jimmies bedside, and Jimmie re-
peats his plea to have his name erased. This time
I'licle Hiram relents and not only takes Jimmie's
name from the skunk list, but adds it lo the list
of heroes, such as George Washington and Abraham
Lincoln.
VITAGRAPH.
SOME GOOD IN ALL (Dec. 25).-^rohn Lane is
a prosperous business num. a widower, who lives
in a large house with his seven-.vear-old daughter
Bett.v, Lane has an enem.v. one Ben Ilartle.v,
who, b.v the aid of some forged papers, threatens
to e.xpose Lane and put his in prison. The night
of the stcir.v opens with I.ane receiving a letter
from Hartley, who demands ?10.IKKI. to be paid at
midnight, that night. Lane has not that much
ready money in the house, and no way to get it.
He thinks it all out and decides to commit suicide.
He stands before a mirror and is about to pull the
trigger, when Bill, the burglar, steirs into the
rooui. slopiiiug liim.
Bill has broken into the house, and i:. going
lliroiigh it. enters Ihe iistm occupied by little
Belly. His heart is louched by the iH-aiity and
innocence of the sleeping child, and lie is aluiut to
leave the house when he wilnesses ihe [irepara
lion of Lane's suicide. He pleads with Lane not
lo do it, leading him upstairs and siiowing him th^
sleeping child, and calling ii|Km the farber to
consider his duty and res|Hiiislblllly to her. Lane
sbowg BUI the letter, but the latter waves it
aside, still playing on the father's love for his
daughter. While they are talking, the do«r l>ell
rings. Hartley is coming for his blackmail. BUI
tells Lane that he will icMik after .Mr. Hartley.
Lane admits Hartley to the house and they enter
Ihe library. Bill steps from behind a screen,
holding Imth of them up: he forces Iheui into a
closet, first relieving Hartley of the wallet contain-
ing the evidence against Lane. He gives the
papers to Lane, after wiiich he puts them Ijiith
into the closet. Tliey finally get out: Lane de-
stroys the fictitious papers and orders Hartley
from Ihe house. Tlie child, awakened by th- noise,
rushes clown to her father, wiio smothers her with
kis-ses. Bill the burglar, is seen looking iu a win-
dow.
THE YOUNGER BROTHER (Dec, 26 ,— When
the two Werner brothers are called to the front it
is not strange that tlie incjtlier is very solltout
about the younger brother and enjoins the older
Isiy to c'are for and defend him at all hazards. The
KnglisU arm.v is transiiorted lo the S^iudan and is
now encamped in the midst of the activities of the
campaign. A messenger arrives and announces tbat
the Arabs and the Dervishes arc preparing to attack
tlie encampment.
The younger of the two brothers Is directed to act
as an out-post on the border of the desert. He had
.scarcel.v taken up his position on pic-ket duty when
he Is dragged away to an .\rabian village and im-
prisoned, A messenger rides into camp and informs
the older boy that his brother is taken captive. He
reaches the Arabian village and learns tliat his
brother is soon to be put to death. The older
brother overpowers a Deverish priest and dons his
robes. He approaches the executioner and declares
that Allah refuses the .voung man put to ilf-ath.
He is released, but before the two brothers reach a
place of safety, the real priest who iiad beeh Ixiund
rushes to the Arabian camp, explains what has
happened and together with a number of .\rabs go
in pursuit of the brothers. Just as they are cap-
tured a company of Knglish Fusileers ami Scotch
Kilties come to their rescue and put the -Vrabs to
fiight,
.\t the close of the war. the brothers are rei-eived
with open arms by their parents.
TESTING HIS COURAGE (Dec. 27).— tJn bis
first visit lo the West Kobert Marsden is looked
upon as a tenderfoot. The ranchers, to nil him
with a fear and dread of the dangers of the Wild
West, tell him of the celebrated bandit and terror
of the country, "Red Mask." Marsden. in con-
versation with Evelyn, the raiicii owner's daughter,
at whose home he is staying, tells her tbat he
is not at all disturbed by these terrible tales, and
that he would not go out of his way to avoid
meeting the man-killer, Evelyn makes up her
mind to test his courage.
Dressing herself as a cowlKiy, she takes up a
IKisition at the corner of the roads wiiere she
knows that Bob will have to pass on his way
to town. .She falls in her ov\'n trap, however.
"Red Mask " passes that way and holds her up
at the poini of his revolver. The keen eye of the
outlaw at once detects that she is a woman, and
stripping the mask from her face, indulges in a
hearty laugh,
.\t this moment Bob Marsden appears U|ion the
scene and commands "Ked .Mask" to thrtiw up
his hands. He dare not refuse when he sees that
Bob has the drop on him. Evelyn comes to Bob's
assistance, and between Ihe two he succeeds in
taking tlie bandit to the sheriff, securing the
reward. On bis return home Bob offers the re-
ward to Evel.vn, to wliom he says It ri,'htfully
belongs. She refuses to take it. He tells her
that there is onl.v one reward for him. She asKS
him wliat It is and he replies, it is slie. She pays
it by consenting to become his wife. As a man
of nerve and courage Bob Marsden Is sei..iud to
none.
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Aeylum, and after InspectlDg the many little in-
mates, BPlecls as lier cliolce, Ilelen, a pretty little
miss about ten years of age.
Mr. Urown, sbortly after Mn. Jobnson lias left,
romes to tlie asylum and makes tbe same choice.
They both ask the other to withdraw In favor of
the other. The head nurse sugKests that Mrs.
Johnson anil Mr. Brown marry each other, and
then they both can have the child for their own.
They therefore repair to a minister, are married,
and return to the asylum for Helen, whom they
take to their hearts, and smilingly accept each
other with that happiness and contentment of
mind which makes the two one, and tbe three a
complete and happy family.
Of THE CLUTCHES OF A VAPOE BATH (Dec.
80). — Too fat for comfort, and fearing an In-
crease In avoirdupois, Bunny purchases a Vapor
Batb, guaranteed to make the fat thin and do tbe
trick with neatness.
In his anxiety to make a trial of the bath be
forgets to lock the library door. He places a
newspaper on top of the enclosure, and with bis
bead protruding like a turtle, be tries to read the
news of the day while he is taking off weight. The
door blows open and the draft sweeps the news-
paper off tlie top of the bath. In his efforts to
secure It and his fear of the maid entering the
room he finds himself In a pretty fix. He is mov-
ing atx>ut like a sandwich man wboQ a sneak
thief enters, and finding onr fat frien3 helpless,
proceeds to help himself to Bunny's clothing, con-
taining bis coin and Jewelry. Giving Bunny the
laugh, and gracefully bidding him a fond fare-
well, he closes the door and leaves.
Tbe thief had scarcely taken bis departure, when
Fatty's wife, with two lady friends, enter the
room and once more he finds himself an object of
ridicule and laughter In the eyes of the visiting
ladies, very much to the embarrassment of his wife.
Finally escaping from his predicament, he pro-
ceeds to make Junk of tbe vapor bath, consigning
it to tbe wood pile.
SELIG.
A HODERK aiF (Dec, 25).— Rip. through bis in-
ability to say "no" to a proffered drink, has be-
come the ne'er-do-well of the village. Too shiftless
to work and care for bis wife and little daughter.
Kip spends his time fishing. And selling his catch
of the day, buys candy for the children instead of
taking the money home to his family.
His daughter reproaches him, laughingly, and
starts home with bim, but Rip meets an old friend,
who Invites blm to have a drink. Despite his
daughter's pleadings. Rip goes Into tbe saloon,
where be remains until be has spent all bis money
and is intoxicated.
On tbe wa.v home, when he finally does come
home, some street bo.v? taunt him, and be in re-
taliation, upsets a grocer's stand, and is taken off
to tbe village calaboose, where he spends the night.
In tbe morning, thoroughly sober, be sees his
daughter, who has not forsaken him, and the pitiful
sight stirs the latent threads of manhood in him,
and he resolves to do better. He is finally liber-
ated by tbe kindbearted grocer.
Fearing bis wife's reception of bim. Rip goes fish-
ing, leaving bis daughter to placate her with a bit
of ribbon which he has bought. While still on the
pier, Rip suddenly sees a small child fall into the
water, and not hesitating one moment. Jumps in
after her, and brings her to safety. For this hero-
ism, he Is acclaimed a hero, and led to his home
in triumph, where his wife, who has prepared a
warm reception for him, is led to forgive him. The
father of tbe child, as a reward, gives Rip bis first
good Job. and the end of this picture finds Rip,
thoroughly reformed, and his wife and family
happy and contented.
THE BITLIY OF BINGO GULCH (Dec. 26),—
Hiram Hughes, foreman on "Pop" Lynd's ranch in
Bingo Gulch, has quit bis Job. He has had enough
of "Wild Jim," who Is the pest of the ranch. In
despair. Pop goes to Bingo, where he places a sign
on the post office, advertising for a new foreman.
"Easy" Thompson, tbe star performer of tbe
"Circle Bar Ranch" show, has had enough of circus
life and resigns bis Job. "Easy" stops at the post
oflBce and reads Pop Lynd's sign, "Foreman wanted
who can handle Wild Jim." He decides to tackle
the Job and asks tbe bystanders the way to Pop's
ranch.
At the ranch. "Wild Jim" Is having another spree
and Pop has a»Job on his hands. He tries to make
Jim go to work but is knocked down for his inter-
vention. Jim then attempts to caress Jess. At this
moment "Easy" rides in. rescues Jess and knocks
tbe bully down. Pop, encouraged by "Ebbv." dis-
charges "Wild Jim." "Easy" gels tlie Job as fore-
man, and, incidentally, falls In love with Jess.
A few days later, "Wild Jim" sends a note to the
cowboys of Bingo Gulcb Ranch saying that be is on
his way to "get" the new foreman. "Easy" sees
the note and starts off alone to meet Jim. Pop
and Jess, in terror for "Easy's safety, call all tbe
cowboys and start off to save their new foreman
from "Wild Jim." The rescuing party comes on
"Easy" and "Wild Jim" near the Bingo post office.
They find a very tame bully Indeed. "Wild Jim" is
wobbling along on "Easy's" bicycle, while "Easy"
Is nonchalantly riding along behind on Jim's horse.
"Wild Jim" is sent away from Bingo on the bi-
cycle, and "Easy," Jess and the cowboys ride back
to tlic ranch. "Easy" shyly proposes to Jess and
Is accepted.
PAID BACK (Dec. 28). — Judge Darrow, sur-
rounded by all tbe comforts of a luxurious home
and the love and affection of a beautiful daughter,
and yet, the foremost thought and Interest is cen-
tered upon the transaction of tbe busy commercial
world.
Mary loves Dick Livingston and that she Is loved
In return plainly displeases the father who orders
tbe young suitor from the house. Clandestine meet-
ings are planned, but soon they come to the atten-
tion of the irate father and both are ordered to
leave.
After her marriage to Dick, she sends an appeal
to tbe father for forgiveness. The enraged father
flies into a frenzy and endeavors to destroy any-
thing that would remind him of his daughter. Time
rolls on and many circumstances and happenings
enter into the unhappy life of Mary. A l>oy was
born to the humble and heart-broken wife.
Mary's appeal to her relentless father avail her
nauglit, but added suffering. Dick, Jr., Is a bright,
intelligent and industrious son. Just entering upon
his career in the busy world, being associated with
one of the great daily publications, opportunity at
last comes to the son to fulfill the vow of vengeance
sworn at tbe deathbed of bis poor unhappy mother.
He is assigned on an important case involving sus-
pected bribery, and in the supposedly secure rooms
of a great hotel, the transaction that Dick is en-
abled to see through the keyhole of an adjoining
room and later the securing of the actual proof of
tbe transaction by exchanging clothes with tbe
waiter, wiio had been summoned from the buffet
with refreshments — the desired information gained
a hurried 'phone message to his editor and prepara-
tions are at once made to bold tbe press until tbe
greatest sensation and a surprise to tbe Journalistic
and political world was edited and in tbe form,
Darrow is apprised of the coming appearance of the
story, and is desperate — but it is too late — -Young
Dick Livingston bad a debt to pay and revenge was
the only asset that could liquidate the obligation
and he fought it to that end as stubbornly as tbe
crest-fallen father once did against the pleadings of
his only daughter.
THEIE LAST CHANCE (Dec. 29).— Misses Mary
and Priscilla West, two elderly spinsters, read an
article in tbe newspaper about the elopement of a
lad.v who won the heart of her l)oarder by her cul-
inary art. An inspiration seizes them .and they put
up a sign, "Gentlemen Boarders Wanted." Jack
Welton sees the sign and becomes a tenant, and
becomes devoted to Dorothy West, a niece, who has
come to live with her aunts. Montrose Keeble and
"Alk Ike" Jones become boarders, and likewise
slaves to Dorothy. The spinsters try their charms
on the two later boarders, but with small success.
Ike finally gets tbe chance to propose to Dorothy,
but Jack, being Johnny-on-the-spot, manages to sub-
stitute Montrose for Dorothy. Upon discovering the
ruse, Ike is furious and insists upon a duel. Jack,
however, persuades them not to fight, and he formu-
lates a plan in which he is sure to be the winner
in the end They agree to a fake dnel in which both
shall pretend to have fallen on the field of honor.
As Jack makes them believe that Dorothy will
surely rush to the side of the one she thinks the
most of. they agree that the loser shall immediately
leave the place. They fall for bis plan and land
themselves in further complications with the old
maids. They extricate themselves from their di-
lemma by hasty flight, while Jack wins the girl,
and the sisters realize that they are doomed to a
life of spinsterbood.
a certain gambling parlor. Tbey, witli their usual
bungling, let tbe gamblers escai>e and arrest Id-
«tead the entire vice committee, who, as a last re-
source, make the raid themselves, seizing tbe gam-
bling paraphernalia. Hence, tbe sleuths, finding
them in posesslon of the good, arrest them as tbe
gamblers.
A KIX-UP IN EAIN COATS.— Brown and Jones
are business partners. Brown is a newly-wed, while
Jones is still in the lover class. Brown and Jones
purchase rain coats that are very much alike, and
Jones, receiving a note from bis sweetheart, puta it
in his rain-coat pocket. Ttiat evening there l« a
switch about of coats owing to Brown taking Jonefl'
coat by mistake. Well, the rest may t>e imagined.
THE VOICE OF THE CHILD (Dec. 28).-^rhe
young business man becomes so engrossed with the
building up of bis new business, that be, to a de-
gree, neglects bis wife and little child. Of course,
like all enthusiastic business men, be does not real-
ize that bis wife tires of the everlasting harangue
of business. It is "buslnegs, business — always buai-
ness." Hence it is small wonder that tbe wife Ua-
tens to tbe poslonous flatery of tbe husband's col-
lege mate, whom he Introduces to her. Tbia false
friend tries to strengthen bis sinister purpose by
arousing tbe suspicion of tbe wife against her bus-
band by placing a photograph of hia stenographer
in bis coat pocket, which is found later by tbe wife.
This Is apparently most convincing, and tbe wife
consents to go away with this wretch. Tte maid
overhears their plans and Informs tbe husband .who
would wreak vengeance, but tbe child's cry of
"Mamma, Mamma" averts a tragedy of a soul and
body.
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CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS (Dec 25).— Tbe
celebrated Biograph sleuths again almost catch tbe
real criminals. However, tbe.v make a wholesale
arrest and are self-satisfied. Tbe vice committee
engages their services in getting evidence against
LUBIN.
SEBGEANT 'VPHITE'S PEBIL (Dec. 23).— While
out riding one day. Sergeant White comes upon a
senorita In the clutches of a Mexican. He orders
the bad man to empty his gun and be on his way.
White's orders are obeyed, but the Mexican gets
his revenge by shooting tbe sergeant while be is
crossing the bridge. The girl is again captured
and is brought to the brigands' camp. Tbe sergeant,
who has fallen into the raging torrent below,
manages to catch a branch of a tree. In tbe
meantime, tbe sergeant's horse runs to tbe soldiers'
camp, and tbe faithful animal leads the rescuers
back to the imperilled sergeant. Unexpectedly
the soldiers arrive at the brigands' stronghold, the
leader is killed, the remainder Is captured, and the
sergeant and tbe girl again meet.
ONE WAY TO WIN (Dec. 25).- Minnie Brown
and Billy Ray are very much in love with each
other. Poor Ray is refused the daughter's band by
the father, who wishes to secure a birsband for his
daughter with money. Billy, is a poor barber and
one day, while working in his shop, he tells a news-
paper reporter, a friend of his. his troubles. His
friend suggests that be allow bim to put an article
In the paper, whereby he, Billy, will fall heir to
a fortune. This meets with Billy's approval and
the next day there appears in the daily papers an
article stating that Mr. Ray has a large fortune
left him. Sure enough, tbe keen eye of Minnie's
father sees the article in the paper. He at once
plans with his wife to send Billy a letter of apology
in regard to tbe treatment he received when asking
for tbe daughter's band, and asks him if he won't
kindly call, as the girl wishes to see him. Billy
loses no time on receipt of tbe letter, and finding
bis way to tbe Brown home, is received by the
father and mother with open arms. He asks a
small loan of bis future father-in-law of $500, which
he readily banded to bim. A wedding Is quickly
arranged, and after the ceremony Billy and bis
bride start for a wedding tour. After tbe party
leaves the house his newspaper friend hands Mr.
Brown the letter that Billy left for him, stating
that the newspaper article was only a bluff In
order that be may win tbe girl, and thanking him
for the loan of the five hundred dollars, with which
be intends to open a barber shop in the next town.
The wedding guests enjoy the Joke and there is
nothing left for Mr. and Mrs. Brown to do but to
Join in the hearty laugh.
THE AMERICAN GIRL (Dec, 27).— Mrs. Preston
receives a letter from her friend. Lord Dunbar,
stating that be is going to visit her and incidentally
remarking that he dislikes American girls, whose
habits are too mannish. Dorothy Ames, who is
staying with Mrs. Preston, happens to read this
letter and is very much put out over its contents,
as she is a lover of riding astride and indulging
In other masculine sports. Everybody in tbe
household greets bim with tbe exception of Dorothy,
who being dressed In riding togs, tries to conceal
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Sh" then iirnivh herself as a Quaker clrl. and
liy lier eiH)iieill<h HnyR. luaiiMKen '" have him |>ro-
p<i»e to her. lllrt i|Ulek eye ra|i-he« some of her
frleuilN laiiKhini: at hliii, and thinking that he Is
helnu cajoleil. ilerlile» to pay her liaek.
At a rec-ei>iloii tfiveii liy Mrs. I'reaton In honor
of I.oriI Iiiinliar. Itorothy Is present, dressed in full
hall cowii. Huiilmr Ignores her entirely, and de-
votes his ilnii- In lllrtiiii.' desperately with other
Clrl-. ninrh to He disfavor of Dorothy.
iMinliar sees her oni riding one day. and ordering
a liorse. fidlows her. .\t last he overtakes her.
and together they stroll Into a conservatory, where
he asks lief for a tloiver she is wearing, and re-
news Ills deihiratlon of love. After an amusing
time Poroiliv s-.inenders her heart to him.
THE SOLDIER'S RETURN {Dec. 28).— Irene
Jerome. « li Iiilli-r is a small ranchman ill
moderate liniMiistanies. Is sought In marriage by
.lolin Reynolds, a well-lo-ilo Western farmer. 1 lav-
Pig in mind the nmterial advantages aei-ruing from
suili a niatfli. Irene's father is nalnrally favorable
to .lobn's suit, and is muc-li <-hagrlne<i ami disap
|>olnted lo loarn Ihat she lias already plighted lier
love to Tom King, a handsome young eowboy.
Things are In this <liape when the war with Spain
breaks oivt. An attachment of cavalry on tlieir
way to tile front, pass tlirougli the village ami the
sight of the soldiers determines Tom to enlist in
response to I'resident .McKluley's appeal for volun-
teers, lie bids his sweetheart an affectionale adieu
and departs with tlie troop for the for-off I'hilip-
plnes. Shortly after his arrival, he participates in
a battle and is seriously wounded. By some error
his name is printed in tlie newspaper reports of
the haitlf as being among the dead. A copy of
this paper accidentally falls into the han<ls of
Irene, who has faitlifnily and loyally waited for
news of her s<ildier lover, and she is overwlielnie<I
with grief over the loss wliiiii slie feels she has
sustained. During the time Tmn has been away,
things lave gone badl.v with tiie .leroine household,
and they have been reduced to a point where it is
hard to keep the wolf from the dftor. .lohn learns
of their plighi and renews his attentions to Irene,
sugge.stlng that while le realizes that she does not
love him as mu -h as he would like her to. their
marriage would »erve to give lier a husband's pro-
tection, anil at the same time place him in a posi-
tion to care f<M- lier parents. In response to this ap-
peal and at the solicitation of her motlier. Irene
finally con.senis to marry John and they become en-
gaged. Tom. in tlie rhilippine hospital, finally be-
comes convalescent, and his thoughts naturally
revert to the girl he left behind, and he drops
her a letter, telling lier of what has occurred, and
that he will shortly be homeward bound. This let-
ter falls into the hands of Mr. Jerome, who. re-
luctant to have anything interfere witli the con-
templated marriage between his daughter and John.
and feeling thai he is acting in the girl's interest,
destroys it and says nothing to lier. as if it has
never been received. Tom returns, however, to his
native village before the marriage is performed,
and wlieii Juliu learns the truth, he iioljly steps aside
ill Tom's favor ami', the lovers are tinall.v reunited.
FATHER AND TH^? GIRLS (Dec. 30).— Colonel
Scult is tl;e fatliei? of four dangiiters. who are
simpl.v devoted to their' handsome ohl dad. do every-
thing po'^sible for his <*oiiifort. and are an e.xtremel.v
congenial family until tlie arrival of Mrs. I'ayson.
a .voung. Iiaiulsoine widow, from tlie East. The
t'oloiiel becomes infatuated with the widow, wliicli
pleasant news is (|Uieki,v communicated to the girls
h.v Mrs. Harris. aVgi>SiMpiiig neiglibor. The <*oloiiel
prevails upon his girls to call upon Mrs. Pays<m.
which they do reluctantly, and are shocked at tiie
sight of tile willow, who. having just returned from
a ride lartired in inannisli riding siiiti. is indulging
In a glass of wine and a cigarelle. She offers the
girls refrishinents. including a cigarette, which they
frigidly refn.se. and quickly take tlieir leave, de-
tenniiiing tliat such a woman sliall never take their
dead luotlier's place. Thev finally decide upon a
plan to cure the colonel of his mad infatuation.
and with the assistance of their old family servant,
pretend to be emulating the widow's example, ami
are discovered by their father, who has Just re-
turned from the purchase of an engagement ring.
He is greatly shocked and severel.v reprimniids the
girls, who tell lilni they intend lo follow the
widow's example in the future. The colonel is sick
at heart and determines to be done with the widow
forever: this resolve being strengtliened when he
sees the widow in divided skirts, with lier face
painted and powdered, calling for tlie girls to go
riding. He orders the girls into the lioiise and
leaves for his club, where he writes a letter telling
his daiighlerN he will never return home until he
can tliiil It ill the same conillllon as it was in their
■lead mother's life. The conspirators. Iiap|iy in the
fact tiiat their father's eyes liave been opened,
quickly send lilni an answer reading, "f'oiiie home,
daddy dear." and once again order and digniiy
reign in the house of Scott.
PATHE.
MOTHER-IN-LAW RAISES (Dec. 27).— A iiimli
mother inlawed man has life made -o uiiseralih'
for liliii. tliat he dei-ldes to do Komething desperate.
While he is evolving this plan, his son is making
love to a girl in the chorus. The father, after
liaving his life made miseralde at home, writes a
note to his wife, saying tiiat he is gidiig to commit
suicide by Jumping into the rivei-. He arrange^
this little hoax nicely, and goes to his club. Ills
wife is frantic with grief; his niother-in-law Jubi-
lant. When tlie hour conies for the hnsbund to
return, he finds that he lias left his key in the
clothes he lias dejiosited on tiie river bank. lie
gets caught in a downpour of rain, and when he
finally breaks into his wife's presence, he looks like
a drowned rat — the ghost rescued from the river.
The son eniers with the chorus girl as his wife,
which shock proves too much for niollier-iu-law.
HIS DAUGHTER'S BRACELET (Dec. 28).— A
raiicliman gives liis daiigliter a bracelet on her
birtliifay. Later he visits an Indian camp to buy
land. Ill the meantime, tlic Indians liave gone on
the warpatli. and have captured his daughter, who
has been enjoying an afiernism ride, fpon her
capture, tlie bracelet has been taken from her and
given to an Indian girl. Here tlie ranchman dis-
covers it. and realizing his daughter is in the camp,
makes a search for her. finds her. and in a series
of thrilling adventures, succeeds iu rescuing her.
YANN, THE TROUBADOUR (Dec, 29),— A trou-
badour, with his tame leopard, visits a castle,
where the countess falls in love with him. This
love affair is discovered by her husband, wiio has
the troubadour chained in a dungeon with his
leopard. To the opposite wall he has his wife
chained. This is done, that the leopard, becoming
famished, will attack his owner before the eyes
of tlie woman.
THE DOLL (Dec, 30). — An obstinate father re-
fuses to give ills consent lo the marriage of his
daughter to a .voung fellow witli more amiiition
than money, so they elope. Six years fail to
bring fortune to this couple, but a beautiful little
girl has lilcssed their home. Tiie paths of tiie grand-
father and this little girl cross later, though both
of them are unaware of tlie relationship between
them. .\ strong tie. liowever. seems to draw them
together and tliis ultimatel.v brings about a recon-
ciliation for all.
C. G. P. C.
THE BURGLAR'S HARD LUCK (Dec. 25).— A
burglar enters the house of a wealthy I'ouple in
their absence, and in looking for his spoils, he
manages to smash up pretty nearl.v ever.vthing in
tlie house. The owners return, however, while he
is at work and each produces a revolver. Tlie.v
force him to repair ever.vthing lie has broken.
This, of course, is trick pliotogra|>h.v and it is of
Hie liest kinrl.
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Milwaukee. Wis. — The Kcni .\iiiusenient Company
will erect another moving picture theater in tbla
town. It will be erected on Third Street near
Clark.
Edgerto. Wis. — Will Bardeen has purchased Mike
SchiiiiiJl's interest in the Scenic Theater.
Rhinelander, Wis. — Herman Zander has closed a
deal with F. C. Kruckeberg by wiiicli the former
secures the leases on the Bijou Theater and the
Grand Opera House in tills city, giving Mr. Zander
now control of all the theaters in tiiis cit.v.
Watertown, Wis. — B. W. Haskins has sold the
^rajestic Theater to Paul Bilz and H. Werner.
Detroit, Mich, — liruund for the erection of a tJ"*"*.-
<iiH> theater will be broken soon on Broadnay, north
of Gratiot Avenue. David Stott, owner of the
pro|ierty, has leased it for a number of years to
riiilip <;ielcl.iiiaiiii. of the Cadillac Film Co.. Vi
tJriswold .Street, and Ben Jacobsoo, of the Hough-
ton-Jacobsou Printing Company.
Mr. Stott will erect the building.
The theater. It is said, will l>e ready for open-
ing Id April.
Minot, N, D. — The fieorge H. Webster theatrical
exiiiauge, of Fargo, which owns seventy-six the-
aters in the I'nited States and Canada, has bought
the .Krcade 'I'heater, at MiiH>t.
Perth Amboy, N. J. — Another moving picture
house was opened in this city when Perth .\iiit>oy
Amusement Compan.v threw oi>en its doors to the
public at tlieir place, in 397 State Street, Her-
modeled ajid converted into a high-class motion pie-
man Philo is niaiiaging tlie new place.
Philadelphia, Pa, — The Hid Snyder Avenue Ba(>-
ti«t Church, at the northwest c-orner of Seventh
Street and Snyder Avenue, has recently been re
ture theater, whieii will be able to accommodate
when constructioo is completed atwut 1,000 per-
■008. The management of this new enterprise \M
under the direction fif .Margaret T. lionohiie. It
will cost $875,000.
Perth Amboy, N. 3. — Messrs. William Brown
and David Suapper are planning to establish a pic-
ture house, which will be known as the Boyal
Theater.
Allentown, Pa.— Mr. George W. Bennethum, pro-
prietor of the Victor Motion Picture Theater, has
secured a long lease on the building situated at
&J8-10 Hamilton Street and will convert It Into
a new picture lioiise. wiiich will be ciMupleled so'jn.
Cincinnati, OMo. — The Falrvlew Amusement Coiq-
pany Is planning to establish a high-class moving
picture theater at the southwest corner of Fiold
Avenue and Warner Street, which will be nnder
the proprietorship of Mr. John J. Hickey.
Biddeford, Me. — Mr. Kred Banna will establish a
liigli class moving picture show in the National
Ball here.
Philadelphia, Fa, — Plans for a moving picture
theater to be erected at 1518-1520 West Lehigh
Avenue, for W. J. Stewart, are posted for esti-
mates by George Hogg. It will measure 48 by
100 feet. A moving picture theater is to be erect-
ed at 24S6 24SS Nortli Twenty -second Street, for
Adolph Boniien. plans of which are also posted
by George Hogg.
Danbury, Conn. — Heyman Levy, who recently dis-
posed of his Majestic moving picture theater in
this city, has sold his' Norwaik theater to J. Duke
Murray.
Los Angeles, Cal. — H. W. Nixon and Harry R.
Taylor, of the Consolidated Amusement Companr,
of I. OS .\iigeles. announce that Ihey are nego-
tiating for a site for a new theater, picture and
vaudeville house in San Diego to cost tlOO.OX).
New York City. — A new motion picture theater
is being planned to be erected at the southeast
corner of Second Avenue and 79th Street, which
will cost aliout Slo.ilO.i.
Baltimore. Md. — The Wilson Theater, which has
for some time been closed, has re-opened under
new uianngement and is now exhibiting animated
pictures iu conjunction with vaudeville.
■Wheeling, W, 'Va. — Mr. C. D. Tliompson's new
picture house is now being remodeled and en-
larged so as to aciommodate the large crowds.
Jacksonville. Fla. — Messrs. Fitzhugh and Davis
have opened a new moving picture theater here.
Waterbuiry, Conn. — .\. liigh-class picture theater
is being establislieil liere by Mr. A. F. Strickland,
whicli will he able to seat about fAMA patrons.
Concord, N. H, — Mr. Fuse B. Powell has opened
a new moving picture theater in the Durgln Build-
ing.
Harrisburg, Pa. — Mr. E. H. Condran has leased
the Realty Building and will convert It into a
high class picture tlieater.
St, Joseph, Mo, — -Vrrangements are being made
for the erection of an elaborate and commodious
picture theater, to be built at Fifth and Edmond
Streets.
Scranton, Pa, — The Pleasant Hour Nickelet. in
the Dunn Building, has reopened under entirely
new management.
Eau Claire. Wis, — .Vnother moving picture the-
ater Is to he built liere by L. H. Clark and A. A.
Johnson.
North Adams, Mass, — .\ motion picture show
will be opened in the Columbia 0|)era House within
a few days. Rev. Father William I.attanzi. owner
of the propert.v. has had the interior of the the-
ater tborougM,^■ renovated.
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REPUBLIC.
THE PRIDE OF LEXINGTON (Dec. 31) Is » ro-
mftiioe fouiideil on tacts of history, and pictures.
Jane McCica. beloved by David Jones, wlio through
a sense of loyalty to King George leaves the col-
onies to Join the British army, placing Jane In
charge of his friend, Aaron Knox.
The story follows Jane from the first entrance of
the British into Lexington during the campaigns
of Ethen Allen, and on the field of Bunker Hill
where she Is taken prisoner. A Hessian, Count Von
Meyer, furnishes the dark side of the story ai he
falls In love with Jane and Is spurned for hl» Im-
proper advances. Jane Is befriended at dltferent
times by both General Washington, of the American
army, and General Howe, of the British army. The
latter shows the spirit of a true English gentleman
when he gives Jane a release from Boston and saves
her from the unwelcome attentions of Von Meyer.
The final scenes of the story are laid at Fort Ed-
wards, New York, where Jane, despite the warning
of Aaron Knox, tries to meet David when she
learns he Is with the British, and when crossing
the lines, accidentally meets Von Meyer, who re-
news his suit and on her refusal allows her to fall
Into the hands of the Indians. David Is also killed
In his attempt to save Jane, and Aaron lives on
through the years, faithful to the one love that
filled his life.
Throughout the story runs a vein of quaint com-
edy, furnished by one Billy Smith, a man, strong
physically, but mentally weak, but who through
his friendship for Jane proves a hero at the close of
this dramatic picture.
CHAMPION.
BONNIE OF THE HILLS (Dec. 25).— Bonnie Is
alone in the world — but a short while before her
dear old daddy was put away beneath the sod.
She Is tenderly patting the grave and caressing the
headstone, when there came on the scene two East-
ern hunters. The elder of the two Is exhausted,
and the younger man, who Is the son, makes known
their predicament to the huntress, who Invites them
to her shack.
Straightaway the two young people fall In love,
but the boy's father will have none of it. And the
girl, possessing a high-strung vanity, can never give
her heart when the covering Is so uncouth; and so
they part, not, however, without an understandlnj;.
Around the girl's neck the Eastern lad places a
gold locket, given him by his sweet little sister,
and which contains his sister's photo and his own.
Now Bonnie has a staked claim that her father
left her, and nobody knew of It. So one day she
started East for a certain young ladles' academy,
conducted by a MIsa Argyle. When the principal
saw the heap of money our heroine carried, there
was no question about the cordiality of her recep-
tion. A young girl came to the school for whom
Bonnie formed a deep attachment. And It so
chanced that this was the sister of the man Bonnie
loved, and whose locket she was wearing.
Bonnie and her chura were out riding one day
when who should chance along but her compan-
ion's father and brother. An Introduction followed,
■but there was no recognition on either side. Hovr-
•ever, they drove on In their auto. At a lonely spot
In the road two highwaymen surprised them and
they were forced to alight.
As her sweetheart's father stepped from the ma-
chine Bonnie noticed that his coat pocket held a
trusty gun. In an instant she turned the tables on
the outwitted outlaws: up went their hands, and as
prisoners they entered the machine and were driven
to police headquarters. A few hours later the little
chum was explaining to her mother Bonnie's part
In the adventure. Then father and son came In
from the station, and they recognized In our heroine
the lovely young huntres who had befriended them.
At the time of the auto drive Bonnie had worn a
veil, and therefore they had not known her. But
now, however, the young couple embraced to their
be.irts' desire, to the keen satisfaction of all.
THE DOCTOR'S CLOSE CALL (Dec. 27).— The
young doctor, who Is run down In his health
through his devotion to his profession, gains our
sympathy, not only because he Is really one of those
likable sort of fellows, hut more especially on ac-
count of the girl who has given him her whole
heart. There can be no mistaking the profundity
of her passion for the young medical man, and
when she realizes that the parting must come her
grief is pitiable to behold.
In the West the young doctor Is soon on the high
road to recovery. Out In the wilds he does a service
to a young rustler who has been Injured, and. like
the good Samaritan, he asks no questions of his
piitlcnt, but simply ministered to the ailment, thus
winning the gratitude of the band. Tliey con-
strained him to stay among them for awhile, which
be did, not knowing their true status. But one
fine day they were attacked by cowboys, and the
iloctor, of course, had to pitch In and do bis share
■ )t the gun work. With two others he was captured,
iiud then he saw that he bad been among horsc-
thlcvcs.
It wasn't long before he and bis comrades were
threatened with banging, when their captors deco-
rated them with a hempen tie. It seemed to be "all
up" with the doctor. But that faithful little girl
hack Kast had been watching dally for his return.
Ilcr fidelity Is rewarded. A morning paper de-
scribed the capture of the rustlers, giving their
photos, and one of which bore the llkenes of her
heart's desire, the young doctor.
She got her father on the 'phone Immediately — he
was a senator — and soon he made his Influence felt
at Washington, getting an order from the Secretary
of War to put the town where the arest was made
under martial law; and thus. In the very nick of
time, when the doctor and his two companions were
about to swing, they were savey by the Government
troops.
The senator and his daughter at once made for
the town, and upon their arrival the P^astern lassie
became the recipient of one of the blgest bear hugs
she had ever experienced — for the young doctor had
become a veritable Hercules, bis strength being
fully restored.
NESTOR.
THE LOVE CHASE (Dec. 18).— Wealthy George
Balkei- has two ailments: a gouty foot and a lovely
daughter. The gout keeps him from taking active
part in the doings of Daisy, the daughter, who per-
sists to disobey and displease papa for the love
of handsome Walter Coxsey. Joe, the falthfal
valet, however. Is ever vigilant, and proves to be
no stumbling block In the tortuous path of true
love.
Walter, with the aid of many disguises, succeeds
In taking Daisy away from home, and, though the
alert Joe and gouty George promptly give chase, the
lovers lead from start to finish. The most strenuous
efforts of the valet are made null and void. The
gout necessitates slow going for the pursuers, while
the pursued ones Sy. After a most eventful and
exciting chase, the modest ofilce of Hiram Bassel,
Justice of the peace, is Invaded. The good old
Judge needs the money, and, la a twinkling, Daisy
ceases to be a Balker and Is transfonned Into Urs.
Coxsey. Papa Balker, semi-supported by Joe, ar-
rives on the scene, and balks for all he's worth.
While the parental storm Is at Its height, the gouty
foot makes a klch at Walter, who sidesteps, causing
the gout to commit suicide by colliding with a solid
object. Then papa straightens up and a beatific
smile spreads over his face. Unaided, he walks
nimbly over to his son-in-law and fervently graps
bis hand.
THE NEW RANCH OWNER (Dec. 20).— The an-
nouncement that Sir Henry Arling, the new owner
of Circle X Ranch, intends to raise sheep Instead
of cattle, excited much unfavorable comment among
the cattle raisers of that section, especially as
Foreman Raymond's generous offer to buy the place
had been met with a curt refusal from the Eng-
lishman. This, however, did not one whit dismay
the ambitious Mrs. Raymond. If his lordship sold
the ranch to her husband and Ned Arnold, Louise
might marry the young man and settle down, but
if Sir Henry came over to take possession of his
property, her daughter should be Lady Arling.
It was thus that matters stood when Lew Marks
read in the town's weekly paper that the new-
owner would arrive the following day. Here was a
chance to make a neat little sum. Except In his
disguise, he had never been seen: so what would
be easier than to waylay Sir Henry, secure his
papers, pose as the Englishman, sell the ranch and
disappear. Hurrying to their secluded shack,
Marks Informed his partner of the plan, and the
two men were soon on their way to select a lonely
spot where It would be safe to tie their prisoner
until they had disposed of the property.
The outlaw would have suddenly changed his
mind, could he have at that moment observed the
tar and feathers that the boys of Circle X Ranch,
headed by Ned Arnold, were preparing for the
young Englishman. But ignorant of all this,
Marks carried out his original plans, and was soon
in the buckboard which Foreman Raymond had
sent to the hotel to convey Sir Henry to his new
home. But ere they reached the ranch, the boys,
all masked, surrounded the buckboard, and not only
tarred and feathered the astonished outlaw, but
putting a rope around his waist, compelled him to
keep up to their horses' pace. Fortunately for the
Englishman, in taking a short cut, they discovered
Ills lordship, and although In the confusion, Marks
managed to get away. Sir Henry gladdened their
hearts by insisting upon Instantly returning to the
railroad station, while he quickly dispatched a note
to John Raymond, stating that the foreman might
have the ranch at his own figure.
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DESPERATE DESMOND FOILED BY CLAUDE
ECLAIRE (Dec. 23j. — Itosamond and Claude are
having a delightful time on tiie lake. Desperate
Desmond spies them. Aided by Gomgotz and other
wild men, he boards a "moving" Islet and quickly
succeeds in separating the lovers. While he takes
llosamoiid in one direction, the man-eaters drag
Claude toward a large boiling r>ot, which Is cheated
of its intended victim by the miraculous appearance
of some bird-hunters.
The villain and the hapless heroine reach the
ship in safety. Bound and gagged, Rosamond Is
hidden In one of the lifeboats, and Desmond pro-
ceeds to do the stowaway stunt by concealing him-
self in the interior of a barrel.
With the aid of a [Mwerful ficldglass, Claude sees
the situation and rushes to the wireless station.
Marconigrams flash back and forth between ship
and station. Then captain and crew search for
Desmond, who^e hiding place Is finally discovered
through cigarette smoke issuing from the barrel's
bung-hole. Claude and hunters join the sailors
and force the villain to uncover the whereabouts
of Rosamond. Reunited, the lovers are bapp7
again.
I'hls time Desperate Desmond shall not be per-
mitted to e.scape, and accordingly he is locked In
a large safe and thrown overboard. The safe lands
upon an Immense turtle. The turtle ascends to
the surface and slow but sure, makes for the peni-
tentiary. Here, a safe-breaker, now breaking
stones, opens the safe and the wicked Desmond is
himself again. The villain again demonstrates that
there Is some good in the worst of us, by letting
the safe-breaker break Jail and depart with him
on the turtle's back.
BISON.
COWGIRLS' PRANKS (Dec. 19).— The boys are
ordered to turn in early by the foreman, as there
Is to be a round-up on the following day. Time
hangs heavily with the girls, so they decide to
start something. Sneaking into the bunk-house,
they steal the trousers and chaps of the cow-
boys, and throw their boots away. Attiring them-
selves in the masculine garments, they saddle the
boys' horses and start off to town as they have
often see the boys do. At the saloon they compel
the bartender to give them a drink. In the mean-
time the boys awaken and discover the loss of
their clothes. Wrapping blankets about themselves
they sally forth in quest of the thieves, and, being
bootless, their tender feet are bruised by the stones.
They tell their troubles to the ranchman and bla
wife, and finding the girls' discarded clothing, they
gain an Inkling of the situation. The boys are
compelled to don the skirts, having nothing else to
wear. The boys then discover the loss of their
horses, and a team is hitched to the big carry-all.
The girls are found In a penitent mood. They are
taken out by the ear and bundled In the wagon by
the ranchman and his wife, and taken home. The
next day the girls, with aching heads, are gathered
around the well with wet towels about their heads,
drinking the cool water, and vow never again to
imitate the boys.
AN INDIAN MARTYR (Dec. 22).— Grey Fawn Is
seen in the Crow camp, with a very attentive lover.
She is in love with a Sioux, however, and meets
him clandestinely. The Crow's suit is favored by
the Chief, Grey Fawn's father, and she decides to
elope with the Sioux. She is followed by a war-
rior, and the two are captured, the Sioux being
condemned to death. Grey Fawn Is grief-stricken
and retires to her tepee, where she gives vent to
her sorrow. The Crow lover is deeply touched, and
is finally persuaded by Grey Fawn to promise his
aid. The guard watching the Sioux is over-
powered and the trio escape, closely pursued. At
the water's edge a canoe is found, and there being
but one paddle, the Crow gives his rifle to the
Sioux, who gets away with Grey Fawn. The
Sioux is condemned to death and is tied to the
stake. Great heaps of fagots are piled about him,
which are set on fire. The execution is cleverly
shown by flashing back to the two lovers and then
to the Indian camp, where nothing remains but
smoldering embers, indicating the disposition of
the Crow.
AMBROSIO.
THE MARQUIS OF LANTENAC (Dec. 13).—
This Is a thrilliug subject of warfare, massively
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I.antenac heads the revolutionists, and Is defeated
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barded by the enemy. Through a secret passage
ilie Marquis and his men escape, as the foe have
laid a bomb against the walls and have lighted
the fuse which will blow the castle to atoms.
The Marquis discovers that three children have
been left locked in one of the riKinis. and makes
a heroic rescue. He Is captured, however, and
executed, and goes to his doom with the remark:
"The life of three children is worth three centuries
of old kingdom!"
RELIANCE.
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stenographer, and is disowned by his father. A
baby is born to the young couple and Robert hopes
this will soften his father's heart, but bis letter
is returned unoi)ened. Several years elapse, and
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THE DOCTOE'S DILEMMA (Dec. 23).— The sur-
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A PAIR OF SHOES (Dec. 23).— The children of
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shoe 1ki.\ and tells them to bury it. A hurried
purchaser comes in. quickly biiys a pair of shoes.
and dashi-ig out, grabs the wrong box with the
broken doll. Arriving home he finds a telegram
from his flanc^^e saying she will meet him at the
ferry, anfl that the weilding party will go from
there direct to the ch\ir<'h. On the ferry the man
takes off his old shoes and throws ihem overboard
before oii'uing the box. Ills surprise can well be
imagined when he finds the broken doll. The
waiting briile and her family consider that the
shoeless bridegroom has insulted them, and give
him a sound beating, the brid;' refusing to marry
him.
SOLAX.
LOVE, WHISKERS AND LETTERS (Dec. 20).—
.\ jealous lover, who Imagines his sweetheart has
kissed a bewhiskered stranger, furiously dis-
|iat<'hes a scathing letter, breaking olT his en-
gagement. In his eM'llemeut the lover semis his
sweetheart a letter Intended for his partner, and
his partner Is fi'e hewjl.!ered recipient of the letter
Inteii.'cl for the "weetleart.
Tl'c liiver learns, b.-roie thing- have reached a
illmax. that the bewhlBkered Rtraiiger Is only a
"long lost brother." .So he sets out In a hurry
to intercept the letter. Ills adventures are not
enciMinigIng to hasty and Jealous lovers.
THE VIOLIN MAKER OF NUREMBUR6 (Dec.
22(. — I'lic story nvolvcs about two pupils and
comrades who are apprenticed to an old an<l suc-
cessful violin maker of paternal and sympathetic
Inclinations. He hears that the king of his country
has annoiinceil to the townsptniple of .N'ureniburK
that the maker of the best violin would be titled
the Violin .Maker to the Court, and (lensioned on
an Hiiiiuity. The old man apprises his pupils of the
king's proclamation.
The idd teui'her is anxious to have his pupils
enter the conipetltlon, so as an Incentive to Ijoth
of them, he i)romlses the hand of his daughter
to the winner. Tlie old man does not know, how-
ever, that both of his pupils ale really In love with
his daugliter, and that the younger of the two Is
the one she iirefers.
The older of the pujills is a better violin maker
than the younger on!-. They all know this and.
of course, the younger man is unhappy and dls-
con.solate. But he does not figure on the generous
nature of his comrade, wlio. knowing that it
would be useless for him to try to win the fair
maiden's hanil. secretly exchanges violins on the
night before the tournament.
The .vounger pupil wins both the title and the
girl. The older one retires and gives up his
thoughts to his art and lives with the satisfac-
tion of knowing that he has made the prize-win-
inng violin.
THANHOUSER.
SHE (Dec. 28). (Part One).— Tlie first scene
sliows us the outer <ourt of tlie teuiple 111 Egypt, in
the year ,'1,')(> B. f. Here .\meiiartas. the Pharaoh's
daughter, waits to meet her love. Kallikrates.
He has just taken the vows, becoming a Priest of
Isis. She urges him to renounce these vows and
flee with her from Egyiit.
We next see them during tlie sarriScial cere-
mony in the temple. The young priest goes about
his sacred oHice constantly feeling the eyes of
the Woman he loves upon him. .it the close of
the ceremony he can resist her appeal no longer
and they make their escape.
They leave the city behind them, and on the
desert meet some friendly .\rabs. The young
priest is weak from tasting, and his wife secures
for him the camel owned by an .\rab chief, so
tlial they may <-ontiniK' their Journey. They thank
their .\rab frienils. leave them, and on foot make
their way to the water's edge.
.\fter traveling "twice twelve moons" they lanil
with their infant son on the coast of Africa, near
a rocky precijiice. known as the Negro's Head.
In her cave in the hollow mountain. "SHE."
the white witch of .\frica, who has learned the
secret of eternal youth, sees the approach of the
Egyptian, by her magic power. ".SHE" determines
that he is the perfect man, that "SHE" will have
him bathe with her in the fires of eternal youth,
and together they will rule the world, "SHE"
summons him.
In his camp in the desert the messengers of
"SHE " find Kallikrates, his wife and child, and
bring them before "SHE." "SHE" shows the
Eg.vptiaii the fires of eternal youth and offers
him her love, but when he remains true to the
love of his wife, "SHE" strikes him dead. His
wife, -Vmenartas escapes with her child. At the
river bank, the wife embarks with her child, whom
she calls Tislsthanes. Slie swears that this child
shall return and avenge his father's death, or if
not he, his male descendants.
Over the smouldering fires of eternal strife
"SHE" tries in vain to restore the vital spark
to the body of the man she loved. I'nable to give
her loved one life. "SHE" iins his Iwdy mummified
by a marvelous luocess, which makes him look as
though he did but sleep. Beside her dead love,
"SHE" weeps and prays, that though "SHE"
cannot restore liim to life, some day, though it
be in the remote centuries to come, her love will
be reincarnated, and return to claim her.
(Part Two.)
Wo now see a room in England, in the year 1885
.\. D. Holly, an Englishman, whose face is so ugly
that It has won him the appelation of "the mon-
ster." receives, by the will of his friend, the
fortunes and custody of that friend's son, Leo
Vincent. This child is the direct descendant of
the Priest of Isis. whom "SHE" destroyed centuries
before. With the child, is sent a letter of instruc-
tions and an antiipie chest. The letter explains
that Leo is to open the diest on his twenty-fifth
birtliday and follow the Instrnctions it contains.
Through the ages '"SHE" waits beside the body
of her dead love, still jiraylng for his reincarna-
tion aii('. return.
On his twenty-fifth birthday. Leo opens the chest
and finds in it the story of bis ancient ancestor
and the information that although many men of
his family had spent their lives in seeking "SHE."
none of them had ever found her. Leo also finds
liistrnctlous lo carry (ui the work, to seek "SHE,"
learn her secret of eternal youth, and then de-
stroy her. I.eo determines to set out on the mission.
Leo and his guardian. Holly, approach the shores
of .Vfriia. and note the strange rock, the Negro's
Head. "SHE," in her cave, sees In n vision, Leo
approaching. He strongly resi-mldes bis ancient an-
cestor, and "SHE" firmly l^'lieves lie is the rein-
carnation <if her ani-ient lover. "SHE" sends for
him.
Through rocky caverns Le</s lioat glides up the
river toward the hidlow mountain. At au anoieot
landing |ila<-e. now fallen Into ruins, Leo's boat Is
stoiipud by a tribe of natives, who pav allegiance
to "SHE,-
They blindfold Leo and Holly and lead them to
the cave of "SHE." "SHE" welcomes Le > as her
lost love. He tells her he has come to destroy her.
to revenge the death of his ancestor, "SHE" gives
him the knife from her own girdle and. baring her
Ijosoin, bids him strike. Before her unveiled beauty,
Leo is |M)werless to destroy her. "SHE" then bids
111 in follow her and leads them through a strange
passage.
In a rocky cavern ".SHE" shows Leo the mummy
of Ills ancient ancestor, and so like is it to the
young EnglishDian. that he feels he Is gazing upon
himself. "SHE" then destmys the mummy as she
feels she has found her living love. "SHE " leads
Holly and Leo over a rocky precipice to the cave
containing the "fires of eternal .vouth." •SHE"
begs Leo to step Into the flame so that he. t«K>. will
never die. Leo fears to take the steii. To en-
courage lilm "SHE" steps first into tiM> flames.
The quality of the fire has changed In the centuries
since "SHE" last bathed In them. "SHE'* suddenly
shrivels up Ijefore the eyes of the astonished ineii.
"SHE" grows suddenly oM. until she resembles an
ape. With outstretclied arms, and a cry to I^o not
to forget her, "SHE" ilies. Holly aiid I>-o, half
crazed with the terrible sight they have witnessed,
find their way back to the native village. They are
directed, by an overland route, as to how they can
leave the country and they do so.
Safely returned to England. I>eo. whose golden
hair has been turned white from his horrible ex-
perience, destroys all records of "SHE." the mys-
terious. His family has lieeu avenged.
THE EXPERT'S REPORT (Dec. 29).— The presl-
ileiit of a great oil company hires a noted expert
to investigate certain laiiils In a nearby town. Tlie
president knows the expert by re|>utatiou only, but
his standing is higii. and he is vouched for by one
of the heavy stockholders.
The expert acceiits the commission, and visits
the town. There he meets a widow, with two
daughters, who owns a farm which she has hereto-
fore regarded as of trifiing value. But tlie young
man brings joy to the family by telling them,
after his inspection, that their land is undoubtedly
oil property, and worth a fortune.
.\ neighbor of the widow's has tried to <"Urr.v
favor with the expert, hoping thereby to sell his
father's property, hut the man from the city. »vhlle
he willingly inspects the property, declares that It
Is worthless.
When the expert, his work completed, starts to-
ward the railroad station, en route to the city, he
again meets the son of the landowner, who asks
for a final hearing. In the villager's rude shack,
they talk the matter over. They quarrel and finally
come to lilows.
Late that night, a man. bound hand and foot, is
thrown into a dried up well. In the morning, the
president of the oil company again meets his ex-
pert, lie declares that the widow's propert.v is
valueless, but that the land of the surly neighbor
Is a wonderful site.
Aroused to enthusiasm b.v his expert's reixirt',
the president goes post haste to the village ac-
companied by Ills employee. There he meets the
aged landowner, and after much dickering, they
agree upon a price.
In the meantime, the widow's two daughters,
while wandering through the countryside, hear cries
for help and locate the man in the well. Alone and
unaided they rescue him. The stor.v he tells causes
them to hasten with him to the shack, where he
tells the president of the oil compan.v of his ex-
periences. The result Is that a carefully planned
plot is blocked at the very moment that it seemed
certain of success.
AMERICAN.
BONITA OF EL CAJON (Dec. 28).— Bonita was
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lieutenant tried to kiss a girl who impressed him
and whom he saw sitting outside her home. When
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placed In the care of Bonita.
Bonita notices on her neck a locket containing
.Tack's picture. She flies into a jealous fury, but
as her passion subsides, she decides to rescue the
girl from the outlaws. This she does by ex-
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lover.
The rangers, through the aid of their leader's
sweetheart, soon find the outlaws. Bonita is
killed by a bullet from her father's gun in sav-
ing the life of Jack Dickson, who in se!f-defens'>
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A JAPANESE LOVE STORY (Dec. 22).— I.leu-
ifiiHiil Moiilatint and tils little Bweetlieart, Yum
Yiiui, Las luany pleasant hours in tbe land of the
Klnlng Sun. So winnlUB arn tlie ways of tbe
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very deeply In love with her. Wlien love enters
all else is forgotten, and thus, when the time for
the departure of the fleet arrives, the lieutenant
awakens to llnd that it was all a dream, and that
It is DOW time to be up and doing and leave bis
little sweetheart behind him. The fleet returns
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Slaying at tbe bouse are three of his coubIob,
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The girls find tbe source of tbe trouble In tbe
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and fiaunts again her dainty fan, the lieutenant
recognizes her, and all their troubles are forgotten.
IMP.
A PAIR OF GLOVES (Dec. 23).— A pair of
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coat by that lively young man's pretty little wife.
Of course they belong to the "other lady" or
"some other lady." Anyhow, they didn't belong
to Jim's wife, who, Jumping to a naturally femi-
nine conclusion that Jim was playing double,
rushed home to her parents for consolation. Then
the trouble starts for poor Jim. It is ultimately
shown that the offending pair of gloves were
placed In hubby's i)Ocket by mistake, but not
before there has been much unhappiness of the
comedy kind. (Copyrighted 1911, by I. M. P.
Company of America.)
NIAGABA FALLS CELEBRATION (Dec. 23) —
The presence of some Canadian soldiers on United
States soil at a recent Niagara celebration, is one
of the many features, shown in the film, that pre-
ceded the descent of the Falls in a barrel by the
Intrepid Leach.
We see Leach preparing to enter the barrel.
Then we trace the progress of tbe tiny vessel
through the rapids and whirlpool. Finally be is
seen coming out of the barrel. Incidentally an
airship joins in the celebration and at the con-
clusion of Leach's feat a flock of carrier pigeons
Is let loose.
There are views of the "Maid of the Mist" under
the Falls, and of the bridge with a train at rest
upon it, above the Falls. The picture gives some
vivid representations of the tumultuous waters,
and Leach's progress is clearly traced through
them. ((Copyrighted 1911, by I. M. P. Company
of America.)
ON THE STROKE OF THREE (Dec. 25).— At
tlie crisis of u life Joe Perkins was confronted by
a grave iirobiem. Forgery would save tbe girl
he lovi-d, as well as her father, from ruin. Should
he take the risk ?
lie had led a foolish and vicious life In his
earlier days. Farmer White gave him a job and
there wa« bis opportunity to make good under
new conditions. And Joe did make good. What
wa.s more to the point, Joe fell in love with
Agnes, old White's daughter, and Agnes fell in
love with Joe.
Then came the crisis. Farmer White went to
town on business. While be was away news
reached Joe that there was a run on tbe local bank.
.\ll Farmer White's money was there— ?12,000.
Joe had been a forger. Should be go back to
bis old game, forge a cheek, get the $12,000 out
of the bank and save Farmer White and his
daughter? He took tbe risk, wrote out the check,
and got the money from the bank on the stroke of
three.
Up In New York Farmer White read the news
of the crash. Going home, as he thought, a
ruined man, he was confronted by Joe. who con-
fessed all; was forgiven; was united to tbe girl
he loved.
Joe had taken a risk which saved three people
from misery and injured nolx>dy. (Copyrighted
1911, by I. ^r .P. Films Company.)
THE PORTRAIT (Dec. 28).— While painting the
demure little model. Vera, who sat for him day
after day. Reginald Spencer was unconscious of
the fact that she was falling very deeply In love
with him.
Success comes Reginald's way and he has a
commission to paint the portrait of a handsome
society girl. Between tlie artist and this lady
something like affection springs up and poor little
Vera finds herself out in the cold. But with
feminine intuition she is not long in discovering
that she has a rival, whom she identifies with
the original of tbe portrait that Spencer Is lav-
ishing so much time on.
There is to be a private view of the portrait
In the artist's studio. The society girl, her
mother and several friends arrive, only to dis-
cover, when Spencer draw^ aside the curtain,
concealing the masterpiece from view, that it
has been hacked and cut out of all recognition.
Of course, tbe society people desert him on this
terrible catastrophe and he Is left in the depths
of misery.
Poor little Vera creeps in to confess that she
was guilty of the destruction of the picture and
avows love of him as her reason for It. Spencer
repulses the girl and off she goes in her despair
to commit suicide. In the nick of time Spencer
appears to prevent her mad act, and realizing how
much she loves him and be loves her, a happy
ending is assured. (Copyrighted 1911, by I. M. P.
Films Company.)
COMET.
THE TIE THAT BINDS (Dec. 25).— No storm
seems to mar the domestic life of Mr. and Mi^.
Edward Wallace and they are looked upon by
neighbors, friends, relatives and acquaintances as
an ideal couple. The head of the house, though,
soon finds fault with his food. Other quarrels
" WHY THIS MYSTERIOUS
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follow and their marital differences become so
pronounced that they seemingly are unable to
agree on anything. They have a little son and
tbe day of the christening arrives. They discuss
a proper name for tbe child, but the vievra of the
wife and husband do not seem to Jibe. Another
tilt eusues and the husband leaves home.
Two years have elapsed. We find , tbe husband
In his own apartment lonesome and dejected.
He is thinking of bis wife and child and wonders
how they are faring. There is another side to
tbe portrait. Tiie scene is in a nursery. Baby
Is playing on the fioor and with the fondness of
a mother, Mrs. Wallace looks on. Around her
neck she wears a picture. It is that of her hus-
band. Baby soon falls asleep. The wife then
removes tbe locket and places it around tbe
neck of her slumbering darling. Carrying her
little one, she gently tucks it Into a small wicker
basket and upon it attaches tbe appended note:
"Open immediately and feed." Wife then takes
the basket containing her baby to the apartments
of hubby while Mrs. Wallace hides bebiod tbe
IKirtiferes and awaits developments. When the
husband finds tbe basket be natnrally opens it
and investigates. When he sees the locket he
knows that it is his own child, and then and
there the estranged pair are brought together.
THE CRTTDE HISS PRUDE (Dec. 29).— Priscllla
Prude, an old maid, decides that It Is time for ber
to seek a better half; so she hies herself to an
employment agency and engages a chaperon. The
first person selected Is Pansy Blossom, a pretty
and winsome .voung girl. Hullle Baxter calls on
Priscllla and when he sees Pansy his heart goes
out to her immediately. Their feelings are muttial
with the result that they elope.
Nothing daunted, Priscilla hires Miss Bookstorm.
Unlike Pansy, Miss Bookstorm is just the opposite
in looks. Professor Hudley comes to see Miss
Prude, but is attracted to Miss Bookstorm. It
seems that they are fitted to each other. She is a
very learned woman and a lover of books. Miss
Prude is bored by their conversation and falls
asleep. While in this condition the professor and
tbe new chaperon make love and when discovered
by tbe old maid are forthwith dismissed.
Mrs. Mclnscare is the last chaperon to be en-
gaged. She is anything but attractive. In fact,
her features are repulsive and when Mr. Popaway,
one of Wss Prude's many beaus visits her, tbe
sight of Mrs. Mclnscare disturbs bis peace of mind
and he fiees. Left alone to her own thoughts, and
without any chaperon, Priscilla concludes to try
her hand at tbe camera herself. Maybe she might
get a husband that way. She goes to the same
employn?ent agency where she has been so un-
successful and gets a position as companion to
May Jones. Johnny Wilson calls on May. He
greets her by kissing ber hand. Miss Prude re-
gards this as a breach of the rules of propriety
and May Is Immediately sent to her room. Then
Priscilla elects to entrench herself In the affections
of Johnny. She warns bim that all young men
should beware of young girls. If be wants a wife,
why not take her. Johnny is caught In the net,
proposes to Priscilla and tbe latter winds up by
getting Johnny for ber husband.
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■ i| it In th.' long run. for the little fellow is not
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111 tlie life «if « tie-walker, tlie commoit enemy
wlih'li wears blue and bra>» buttons is roinplelely
vaiKpiislied.
WHERE STEEL MEETS CLOUD (Dec. 26).—
I.lltlt. (In We know uf the brawny structural iron
workers who battle with death daily in their
perilous work of building for man tlie gigantic
sky-scrapers that bis modern business life demands.
Holding tenaeionsly tu u tlilii rib of steel that
lianas hundred's of feet In the air. he braves a
horrible ilealli every seeond of his day's work,
high lip near the clouds, with frail, narrow planks
that defy the most sure-footed, to walk on. On
the end of a calile. a monster derrick swings him
out, high over tie beads of the gaping multitude,
a mere speik iijiainst 11. e sky.
A MAIL-BAG ROMANCE (Dec, 30).— .Tack and
Tom carry the mails on the same route, and lioth
are Just crazy about Dotty. Tom. with the morn-
ing mail, brings her candy, and .Tack, with the
next mail, brings some other dainty favor. Kut
this kind of a see-saw game becomes a little
slow for Tom, so he begins to plot to gel rid of
Ills rival.
There's nothing more sacred in the charge of
the mall carrier than the registered letters that
are entrusted to his care, and Tom one day man-
ages to make it ap)>ear as if Jack had done away
with the valuable contents of one: in fact, the
opened envelope is found in Jack's desk, the evi-
dence Is strongly incriminating, and poor Jack
winds uji In a felon's cell. Tom convinces Dotty
that the charge is true, and wins her lieart.
But that does not end matters, for even after
.vears inexplicable fate will claim her own. and
so It conies to pass that when Tom meets with an
HCcldent that brings him to liis deathbed, the
better man in him refuses to meet his maker with a
lie on his lips. So just before he breathes his
last, he tells the stor.v of his own crime that
opens the prison doors for Jack. And Jack cap-
tures the widow.
MAJESTIC.
THE ACTRESS (Dec, 24).— It is the last re-
hearsal of the new play, upon whose success de-
pends the fortunes of John Millroy.
Kllen Dnran has succeeded in securing a part that
gives the opportunity for displaying all the dainty
graces and coquettries of a maiden.
Kllen receives a telephone call that her little
airl is critlcall.v ill. Millroy places his car at her
dls|Misal, and she hnrries home to find the state of
alTalrs even more alarming than she had anticipated.
She does not know what to do. The success of the
play depends largely U|)on her. Her bab.v girl is
crying for her continually. At last she makes up
lier mind, and out of the house goes a woman with
baby cries ringing in her ears.
Into her dressing room flies the actress, and all
tlirough that terrible niglit a dainty little ingenue
makes men and women chuckle with laughter.
The pla.v ends and only kept on her feet b.v the
desire to reach her child's bedside the actress is
taken to her home. There is a terrible moment in
the hall outside of the bedroom door wiiere a wear.v.
Iiaggaril nurse Indds up a warning finger, and then
the mother riles jiast her into the room where the
tired physliiaii catcher her, and In answer, imints
to the child, while a quiet smile of content lightens
up his face.
The crisis has safely passed and too hitter a price
has not been |iaid by the little mother for her
obedience to the call ttf her iirofession.
REX.
THE MARTYR (Dec. 21),- It is Christmas, l.S.S(i.
Mother anil father and married brother Xed and
his wife and baby and f'leo, the sweetest girl in
the family for other reasons than that she Is the
only one. and the yonngest son. Bert, are all gath
••red about the festive hoard. Ned tells his family
he has a promising offer to go to England, and
with well wishes and fond good-byes he departs.
While th» others laugh and chat with the Clnislmas
italety of young souls, the mother draws aside anil
weeps for the loss of her first-born, going away.
Iierhaps forever. Kut the years linger not. and
with them go sorrow and pang.
I'onies a new I'hrtstnias, new iovs — and new sor
r.'ws. It Is ISSKi. Another bird ha* tried lis
wing— Cleii has married. After the dinner slie and
her liiiKband ile]iart. The younger «on. meantime,
has g«» le the way of many others wito have faced
tno patliH and seledeil the wider, and has chosen
the downgrade and degradution. He leaves the
house to Join the fast set of whom he is one. He
returns lioiiie very late, intoxicated. The father
has liM-ked the ihsir, intending to keep lilm out of
I he house as a piiiilshmeiit. Hut the little mother
sieallhlly and silently opens the door, and walta
long hours for the wayward son's return. So the
dreary montha go and the weary years speed by
and ■
It is I'hiistmas, llWHi. The father has crossed
the vale that leads Into the Veiled Domains.
.Mother is living In her daughter's home. Her son-
in-law has taken his aged mother lo live with them,
and looks ii|ion both old women with displeasure.
.Mother notices and knows, and decides to go her
own Ifuie way. Wltii sliattered hopes and a broken
heart, she leaves. And the years go by.
It is Cliristmas, 1911. .\ed has succeeded In
making a failure of himself. It Is the old tale
of sin and vice and the wage they exact. Mother
receives a note from him saying that if she does
not send eiioiigli money to pay his fine he will have
to go to Jail. The last few dollars that stand lie-
tweeii her and destitution are sent to liie erring
youth. Ferhairs Ned will never know. If he did
perhaps he rcallj" would regret it — the aged angel,
a martyr to her own motlier-love. goes over the
I Ills to The poor-house!
.\nd when Christmas, l!l2ii, dawns, there will be
another Salnled .Madonna in the Celestial (Miolr,
with a .spirit as white as the Christmas snows,
ready to bless those who had caused her |ialn and
pang, read.v — and eager — to forgive!
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Plantation, "Village Champion" iCom,) \i)SM)
Clarendon. •Stonii at .Sea" (Dr.) 10(H)
-Mono, "Kew itched Uestanrant" (Com.) 4T,<)
-Kqiiila, "Tik-nik Dandy" M'oin.l ."i4i]
Tuesday, December 19th, 1911,
Ro.se, '-Was She Kiglifr" iW. Dr.) Iimki
D. Biograpb. 'i.ove and Duty" (Dr.) (i!M
Cricks & .M, "•Kngllsh (kiats"" (Educational) 2!»8
Helios, "'Dawn of a (Jieat Kevolution"' (Hist.). 9G:j
Wednesday, Dec, 20th, 1911, ....
Federal, "-Heart of a Child" (Dr.) !»<»4
Mondia. ""Scroggins (Joes in Chemist"' (Com.).. 7,2^
Hepwix, "Gypsy Nan" (Dr.) 42.'i
Latinum. "Great Scott of Wheels" (Com.) 450
I.atinum, "Smltirs Dream of Promotion"' (Com.) ."120
Thursday, Dec,, 21st, 1911,
Washington, ""Two Soldiers'" (W. Dr.) H7!t
Hepwix, ""Veteran"s Pension iDr.) ,5iiO
ITepwix, ""On the Borders of Shannon" (Sc.).. 6110
Kilm d"Art. ""William Tell" (Operatic) 1059
Friday, Dec. 22nd, 1911,
Mohawk, "Door of Death"" i Dr. I llMK)
Cricks & M, ""The Resourceful Scout"" (Dr.).. 670
D. Biograph, "".Mr. .Sticket"s Sunday Trousers
(Com.) 3.30
Aquila. ""Pik-nik Master Singer"' loOO
Sattirday, Dec, 23rd, 1911,
Oklahoma. '"Marked .\rrow"' iDr.) 10<K)
D. Bioscope, "To|>sy-Tnrvy Town (Dr.) .loO
Helios, "Tours Through Italy" (Scenic) 440
,<avoy. "Stnilli Becomes Waiter" (Q)m.) 494
Savoy, "Peaceful Holiday" (Com.) 30S
Sunday, Dec. 24th, 1911.
California, "Two Brothers"" (W. Dr.) 96.S
Messters. ""His Most Iin|Hirtant Case"' (Com.).. 1000
("oinerio. "Demon Doe"" (Com.) 5.50
("ricks & M. ••Bllly"s Bible" (Dr.) 4.50
Among the Exhibitors
Birmingham. Ala .1. K. Jones is the new man-
ager of the .\lamo Theater.
Allentown, Pa. — H. E. Hartmann. proprietor of
the Keystone Theater, has taken over the lease of
the Lyric Theater from S. B. Walter.
Pottstown, Pa. — Tlie new motion picture theater
in East liiiladelphia Avenue has opened. It has a
£eating capacity of 50O.
Chicag-o, 111, — The Victoria Theater CorporatloD,
21.54 Shellield .\venue. will erect a moving picture
and vaudeville theater to cost $146,00.
Madison, S. D. — I<eon Goetz will erect a moving
picture theater in this city.
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Minneapolis. Minn. — -M. \. Wallaci? will have
plans prejiared for the erection of a moving picture
theater here.
Wheeling, W. "V*, — The new National Moving Pic-
ture Theater In Knilon is now open. The theater
Is one of the finest equipped Id this section, and
will seat 30iJ persons. Smith & Thomas are tbe
proprietors.
Houston, Tex. — Tuffly, Scoggins & Tuffly have
made application for a liuildlng permit to erect the
Isl.< Moving Picture Theater in Prairie Avenae.
Bay City, Mich — A. A. Wolff is erecrine a tnov-
Ing picture theater at Third and .Johnson streets.
Lebanon, Pa, — Arthur IJchtentbaler has opened a
motion plctun* theater here.
Angleton, Tex. — .1. Gayle will soon open a motion
picture theater in this city.
"Virden, 111. — Leonard & Gardiner have opened
their new motion picture theater here.
Ft. Wayne, Ind. — Charles Clark has purchased
from Joseph P. .Mollett. the Kalry Theater.
Glens Falls. N. Y. — A. .M. Burdette, Jr.. has as-
sumed management of tlie Bradley Opera House and
will open It as a moving picture show.
Sharon, Pa — All t-ontracts have been let for the
new Thomas Moving Picture Theater in Shenango
Street, and the entire work will be completed by
I be- end of December.
Wheeling, W, Vt.. — Work has begun on the mov-
ing picture theater for Munn Brothers, at 1428-30
Market Street. The theater will have a seating
capacity of Soo.
Union Springs, Col.— A new moving picture show
has been opened In the Stroud Hotel Building by
J. S. Watthews.
Bridgeport, Ct. — XI. W. Leigbton will erect a
moving picture theater in Jane Street.
St. Petersburg, Fla. — H. C. Stewart will operate
a moving picture theater in this city.
Champaign, HI, — Tlie new Lyric Theater will
shortly open. It is a very handsome playhouse.
Chicago, 111, — Fred Hartmann, 2611 Lincoln ave-
nue, will erect a $5.0iKi moving picture th-ater.
Taunton, Mass, — The Park Theater will be en-
larged.
Newark, N. J. — Ix;wrey. Berger & Co. have bad
plans prepared for a moving picture theater at
1122 Elizabeth .\venue.
Perry, N. J. — E. D. Hamlin will open a moving
picture theater here, to be called the Casino.
Storm Lake, la. — D. E. Fyock has purchased tbe
lake resort properties of the Casino Amnsement
Company, which have been controlled by C. F.
.\lkln. Mr. Fyock is constructing a handsome mo-
tion picture tlieater.
Oglesby, 111. — Frank Bothwell. Harold Hooliban
and William lyewls, have purchased a moving pic-
ture theater in this city.
Ottawa, 111, — The Fiske & Beem store on L>
Salle Street has been leased by a moving picture
concern, which will spend several thousand dollars
In remodeling and fitting.
Philadelphia, Pa, — The Globe Moving Picture
Theater, 59th and Market Streets, has been con-
veyed to Edward Harshaw, subject to a (30,000
mortgage.
Dea Moines, Iowa, — Behrends Bros, have sold
their moving picture theater to Mr. Hodgln.
Peteau, Okla. — Improvements will be made In
the Jo Del .Moving Picture Theater, recently par-
chased by Messrs. Hill & Cox.
Pipestone, Minn. — A moving picture theater will
be erected here by .\. Berkeley.
Vlncennes, Ind,— Councilman Ryan has purchased
David Padgett"s interest in the Rex Theater, lo-
cated In the building at Second and St. Clair
Streets.
Milwaukee, Wis. — A moving picture theater to
cost JIO.KK) will he erected at Thomas and Mur-
ray Avenues by David J. Brown.
"Wheeling, W. "Va, — The Globe Moving Picture
Theater has opened.
Rock Island, 111. — The Family Theater has been
purchased by the proprietors of the Family The-
ater at Davenport.
Louisville, Ky, — The Pastime Amusement Com-
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picture theater at ISth and Gallagher Streets.
Alexandria, La. — A high-class moving picture
theater with a seating capacity of .'>.5(1 will be
opened about December 1 by Dr. H. C. Van Cott.
Wheeling, W. "Va, — Work is progressing rapidly
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Shakopee, Minn. — .\ motion picture theater will
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Mankato, Minn. — Don V. Daigneau. formerly of
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Chicago, m. — .\ motion picture theater to cost
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Algona. Iowa. — M. Stevens will build a new
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Hallettsville, Tex,— M. II. Hradliek has sold his
airdome and moving piciur? machine to H, S,
Paulls. who has also taken a Uase on t'le opera
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Not. 27— Jolly Bill of the BolUcklnf B (W.
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Not. 80— The Sheriff's Sisters (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 4 — The Angel of Paradise Baocb (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 7— The Smoke of the Forty -flTe (Dr.)... 1000
Dec. 11— The Man Hnnt (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14 — Santa Catallna. Magic Isle of the
Paclflc (Scenic and Edacatlonal). .1000
Dec. 1»— The Last Notch (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21— The Gold Lnst (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 25— The Dael of Candles (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 28— Bonita of El Cajon (Dr.) 1000
CHAMPION.
Dec. 4 — Yankee Doodle (JuTenlle)
Dec. 4 — Onr NaTy (NaTal) 950
Dec. 6— The Indian Fortune Teller (Dr.) 950
Dec. 11— A Traitor on the Staff (Dr.) 950
Dec. 13 — The Saving of Dan (Dr.) 950
Dec. 18 — The Coward's Flute (Dr.) 950
Dec. 20— By Decree of Fate (Dr.) 960
Dec. 2n — Bonnie of the Hills (Dr.) 950
Dec. 27— The Doctor's Close Call (Dr.) 950
COMET.
Not. 27 — Grandma's Toofache ((3om.) 955
Dec. 1— The Late Mrs. Early (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 4 — Billy's Letters (Com.) 1000
Dec. 8 — The Dead Canary (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 11 — The Cps and Downs of Rafferty (0>m.)
Dec. 15 — Jnst In Time for Dinner (Dr.)
Dec. 18 — A Game of Bridge (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22 — The Man With the Camera (Dr.) 985
Dec. 25 — The ne That Binds (Com.) 1000
Dec. 29 — The Crude -Miss Prude (Ck)m.) 1000
EOT, A IB.
Not. 23 — Portgngnese Centanrs (Military) 900
Not. 23 — The Automatic Lighter (Com.) 400
Not. 28 — Miss Masquerader (Am. Com.) 400
Not. 30 — The Five Daughters of Mr. Dormnd
(Com.)
Not. so — Gnssy's Congratulations (C!om.)
Dec. 5^In Humanity's Cause (Dr.)
Dec. 7— There Fell a Flower (Com.) 660
Dec. 7 — Manners and Traditions of Plemont
(Educational) 660
Dec. 12 — The Musician's Daughter (Am. Dr.)..
Dec. 14 — Her One Day's Dream (Japanese Dr.)
Dec. 19 — A Tragic Joke (Am. Dr. )
Dec. 21 — A Heart Bowed Down (Dr.)
Dec. 26 — The Wrong Bottle (Am. Com. -Dr.)
Dec. 28— The Silent Call (Dr.)
GEEAT NORTHEEN.
Not. 11 — A Woman's Wit (Com.)
Not. 18 — A Rendezvous In Hyde Park (Com.-Dr.)
Not. 18— High Scotland (Scenic)
Not. 25 — The Theft of Mona Lisa (Com.)
Dec. 2— The Penalty of Her Ambition (Dr.)..
Dec. 9 — Buttons and Hooks (Com. )
Dec. 9 — Winter In Switzerland (Scenic)
Dec. 16— His First Monocle (Cbm.)
Dec. 16 — Greece (Scenic)
Dec. 23— The Tnins (Oora.)
Dec. 23 — From Ostersund to Strolein (Sc.)
IMF.
Dec. 2 — Percy, the Masher (Com.) 750
Dec. 2 — President Taft Dedicating the Naval
Training Station at Chicago, III. (Topical).. 860
Dec. 4 — The Dumb Messenger (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7 — Tony and the Stork 1000
Dec. 9— Her Birthday (Com.-Dr.) 750
Dec. 9 — Columbia Interscholastic Chase (Ath-
letic.) 350
Dec. 11— Why the Check Was Good (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14 — The Little Stocking (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 16 — Billy's Seance (Com.) 600
Dec. 16— The Bungalow Burglars ((3om.) 600
Dec. IS— The Girl and the Half-back (Dr.)... 700
Dec. 18 — Chinese War Cruiser "Hal-Chl"
(Naval) 300
Dec. 21 — The Professor (Dr. ) 1000
]»■<•. 2:1— A. Pair of Gloves (Com.) 600
Dec. 23 — Niagara Falls Celebration (Topical)... 400
Dec. 25— On the Stroke of Three (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 28— The Portrait (Dr.) 1000
LT7X.
Not. 17 — The &Iystery of Beaofort Orange
(Dr.) 695
Not. 24 — A Passing Cloud (Dr.) 655
Not. 24— Bill and Bertie's Wedding Day (Com.) 825
Dec. 1— Bill As a Veterinary Surgeon (Com.) 488
Dec. 1— The Making of An Aeroplane (Ind.).. 419
Dec. 8 — The Man In the Auto (Dr.) 650
Dec. 8 — The Adventures of an Amateur Hyp-
notist. Com.) 850
Dec. 15 — Bill and His C%um Tire of Married
Life (Com.) 621
Dec. 15— Mistaken for the Culprit (Dr.) 460
Dec. 22 — A Japanese Ix)ve Story (Dr. ) 977
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BISON,
17 — The Ranchman's Mother-ln-Law (Com.-
Dr.)
21— The Broken Trap (Dr.)
24— White Fawn's Escape (Dr.)
24 — A Bad Man ((3om.)
28— A Western One-Night Stand (Com-Dr.)
1— An Easterner's Peril (Dr.)
5 — The Empty Tepee (Indian Dr.)
8 — A Range Romance (W. Dr.)
12 — Bar Z's New Cook (Cbm.)
15 — The Foreman's Oiurage (Dr.)
19 — Cowgirls' Pranks (Com.-Dr.)
22— An Indian Martvr (Dr.)
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l."! — The Oinvlct's Song (Dr.)
22— The Golden Wedding (Dr. J
29— The Little Duke (Dr.)
29 — Tiny Tom, Apache ((3om.)
2 — Tweedledum Goes Into High Life
(Com.)
2 — The Accusing Dog (Com.)
6 — Jorlo's Daughter (Dr.)
13 — The Marquis of Lantenac (Dr.)
13 — ^The Launching of Two Italian Dread-
noughts (Naval)
20 — Tweedledum Marries an American
Girl (Com.)
20 — The War In Tripoli (War)
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Not. 11— A Victim of Competition
Not. 11— The Effect of a Racket (Com.)
Not. 18 — Foolahead. a Professor of Inix>ceoe«
(0)medy)
Not. 1»— The Life of Bees (Edu.)
Not. 2a — The Tailor Wants His Pay (Com.)..
Not. 2.'i — The King of Noose Throwers
Dec. 2 — SeTered from the World (Dr.)
Dec. 16 — An TTp-to-Date Doctor (Com.)
Dec. 2.3 — Foolshead's Christmas (Com.)
KAJESTIC.
Dec. 3 — liove Heeds Not Showers (Ck>m.)....
Dec. 10 — Keeping Mabel Rome (Com.)
Dec. 17— Little Red Riding Hood (Jnrenlle.)
Dec. 24— The Actress (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 31— The Cadd.v's Dream (0)m.) 385
Dec. 31 — Will You Marry Me? (Com.) 615
Jan. 7 — Training a Husband (Com.) 1(KK)
NESTOR.
Dec. 4 — Just Two Little Girls (Dr.)
Dec. (5 — Struck Gold (Dr.)
Dec. 9 — Desperate Desmond Adbncta Rosa-
mond (Com. -Dr.)
Dec. 11 — Only An Iceman (Com.)
Dec. 13 — The Law of the Range (Dr.)
Dec. 16 — In the Early Da.vs (Com.)
Dec. 16— Mutt & Jeff Make the Feathers Fly
(<3om. )
Dec. l.O — Tlie Love Cliase (Com.)
Dec. 20 — The Xew Ranch Owner (W. <3om.)...
Dec. 23 — Desperate Desmond Foiled by Claude
Eclair (Com.-Dr.)
Dec. 2.T — The Best Nfan Wins (Com.)
Dec. 27 — A Western Girl's I-ove (Dr.)
Dec. .•?(! — Mutt & Jeff Break Into Society (Ck>m.)
Dec. .30 — Their Afternoon Off (Com.)
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Nov. 20 — ZIgomar (Dr.)
Dec. 18 — The Love Chase (<3om.)
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18— The Old Leader (Dr.)
21— RlTals (Com.)
21 — Views of Monuerrat, Italy (8c.)
25 — Jug o' Rum (Dr.)
28 — Too Much InJun (Com.)
28 — The Lineman and the Girt
2 — The Wanderer's Return (Dr.)
2 — Views of Lake Cemo (Scenic)
6— The Little Thief (Com.-Dr.)
5 — The Secret Order of Boma (Com.)..
9— Two Men and a Girl (Dr.)
12— The Little Chaperone ((3om.)
12— Views of Genoa. Italy (Scenic.)
16 — When Heart Wires Cross (Com.-Dr.)..
19 — Cupid's Big Sister (Com.-Dr.)
19 — Touring Brussels (Scenic)
23 — Hearts of Italy (Dr.)
26— The Sign of the Helmet (Com.)
26 — Where Steel Meets Cloud (Industrial)
30 — A Mall Bag Romance (Dr.)
BELIANCE.
15 — The Moonshinei* (Dr.)
18— The Injustice of Man (Dr.)
22— Helpless Man (Dr.)
25 — A Daughter of Italy (Dr.)
2 — A Happy ThanksglTlng (Dr.)
29 — A Happy ThanksglTlng (Dr.)
2 — The Poison Cup (Dr.)
6 — The Turn of the Wheel (Dr.)
9 — The Turnstile (Dr.)
13 — l/ove and Charity (Dr.)
16 — The Playwright (Dr.)
16— Just Smile (Ck)m.)
20— Ixioked in the Vaults (Dr.)
23 — Tlie Doctor's Dilemma (Dr.)
23— A Pair of Shoes (0>m.)
BEPTJBUO,
Dec. S^The Savannah Auto Races (Topical)..
Dec. 17 — In the Days of the Six Nations tDr.)
Dec. 24 — Before Yorktown (Hist. -Dr.)
Dec. 31— The Pride of Lexington (Hlst-Dr.)..
REX.
Oct. 6 — Lost Illusions (Dr.)
Oct. 12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
Oct. 19— Her Sister (Dr.)
Oct. 26— A Breach of Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 2— The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
Nov. 9 — Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
Nov. 16— The Return (Dr.)
Nov. 23— The Price (Dr.)
Nov. 30 — The Strangers (Dr.)
Dec. 7 — The Measure of a Man iDr.)
Dec. 14 — Logging Industry In the Northwest
(Ind.)
Dec. 21 — The Martyr (Dr.)
SO LAX.
Not. 24 — The Will of Providence (Com.-Dr.)..
Not. 29 — A Troublesome Picture (Com.)
Not. 29— Fun On Board the "D. S. S. Vermont"
(NaTal)
Dec. 1 — A Revolutionary Romance (MJl.-Dr.)..
Dec. 6 — Baby's Choice (Com.)
Dec. 6 — The Paper Making Industry (Ind.)..
Dec. 8— The Little Shoe (Dr.)
Dec. 13— Fickle Bridget (Com.)
Dec. 15— The Little Kiddle Mine (Dr.)
Dec. 2fi — Love. Whiskers and I.etters (Com.)..
Dec. 22 — The Violin Maker of Nuremberg (Dr.)
Dec. 24 — Christmas Presents (Dr.l
Dec. 27 — When Mary Was Little (Com.)
Dec. 29 — The Divided Ring (Dr.)
THANHOUSER.
Not. 10— The Last of the Mohicans (Dr.)
Not. 14 — The Higher— the Fewer (Com.)
Not. 17— A Mother's Faith (Dr.)
Not. 21 — A Master of Millions
Not. 24 — The Baseball Bug (Com.-Dr.)
Not. 28 — The Tempest (Dr.)
Dec. 1— Beneath the Veil (Dr.)
Dec. 5 — The Newsy and the Tramp (Com.-Dr.)
Dec. 8 — Brother Bob's Baby (Com.)
Dec. 12 — The Lady from the Sea (Dr.)
Dec. 15 — Deacon Debbs (Clom.)
Dec. 19 — The Tomboy (Com. Dr.)
Dec. 22 — Cinderella (Juvenile)
Dec. 26 — She i2 reels) (Dr.)
Dec. 29 — The Expert's Report (Dr. )
YANKEE.
Nov. S — At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
Nov. 6 — A Coward's Regenerstlon (Dr.)
Nov. in — He Didn't Like the Tnne (Com.)...
Nov. 13— Into the Light (Dr.)
Nov. 17 — The Two Rooms (Dr.)
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Five First Class Quality Pictures. New and Novel Plots
— Perfect Photography -Acting Above Criticism :: :: ::
Dec. 17 CHRI.STM AS PICTURE--By .Special Request
nyutLrtLi^iUtLiH 1 ^ "Little Red Riding Hood"
An apitrojin.itc t^hnstmas pKturr inr ihc chiitirrn — a clever
[lorlrayal of the famous Nursery Rhyme — showing "Red Riding
_i iq llood' taking "goodies" to her Granny — followed by the ter-
I T? '»?'i?'i?'i?T?'7?^Tr"i?'i?T?'7?Tr"i?'7?^ ^i?- ] ribic wolf — reaching dranny's home to find Granny eaten by
the wolf — calling of the woodsmen to dispose of the wolf —
MAJESTIC •''"'' '^"' aw.ikening of "Red Riding Hood" from her dream.
Nov. 26 — The Courting of Mary (Com.) . . . . looo
Dec. 3— Love Heeds Not Showers (Com.)..iooo T^c.--. ^A ^'HTKi/i X ^4-ft^fSti**
Dec. 10— Keeping Mabel Home (Com.) looo JLieC. ^^ X D.G xYClFeSS
Dec. 17 — Little Red Riding Hood (Juvenile) . looo
5"- -'•~J['"^ -yVr? iL)""-^- vv:--; '°9° A strong emotional story, showing M.\BEL TRUNNELLE
n'^'~},-^, \--\f '''•fam ,((oni.) 385 as the actress, whose duty calls her to portray a light-hearted
V**^- J' — ;^''.' .>»" ^'p'O' Me? (Com.) 615 character on the stage, while at home her child lies at death's
Jan. 7— fraining a Husband (Com.) 1000 ,ioor. This film is one of the strongest yet produced and will
be a big feature wherever it is shown.
A SPLIT COMEDY REEL
Dec. 31 "The Caddy^s Dream" 385 feet
A farce comedy, showing how it took 20 years for a clever caddy to find the golf
ball and the ridiculous situations in which the lovers are placed, while growing from
youth to old age. A real, sure laugh and a hearty one.
Dec. 31st "Will You Marry Me?" 6»5feet
.\nother farce comedy, showing the determination of the young fellow to get
married — he proposes to every girl he meets and is finally tricked by the girl ne loves.
Jan. 7th "Training A Husband"
A cKvir c.uiii.ly rtel — the hus!i.ii,.l doe.. 11. n like his wife's cooking — wants his
mother to cook a meal for him. Slic docs, then he says he can cook better than
either one of them- gets his stenographer to do it for him, then claims credit — is
foii:iil out anil then he net> what is coming to him.
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BIOGRAFU.
:;T— SuuBhlue Througb tbe Dark (Dr.)
311 — A Woman Scorned (Dr.)
4 — Wby He GaTe Up (Com.)
4 — Abe Gets ETen Witb Father (Com.).:
T— Tbe Failure (Dr.)
11— Saved from Hliuself (Dr.) 999
14— Taking His Medicine (Com.) 673
14_Her Pet (Com.) 328
]^ — .\s In a Looking Glaus (Dr.)
■21 — .\ Terrible Discovery (Dr.)
J.".— <ii\it'lit Wltb Ilic CiiKils (Coin.)
1'.".— .\ Mixup III Kiiiii Colli,* (Com.)....
■jf. — Xbf Voice <if tin- Cbllil il)r.)
EDISON.
2J>— Tlie Troubles of A. Buller (Com.).. 1000
1— Pull tor the Shore, Sailor (Dr.) 1000
2— A .Man for All That (Com.-Dr.) 1000
C — Tbe Awakening of John Bond (Dr.).. 1000
6 — John Brown's Heir (Com.) 1000
f^Tbe Heart of Nlchette (Dr.) 1000
9 — The Daisy Cowboys (Com.) 990
12 — Buckskin Jack, the Earl of Glenmore
(Com.-Dr.) 1000
13 — An International Heart Breaker
(Com. » 700
13 — Eskimos In Labrador (Edu.) 800
1.', — Brockton Fair & Horse Show, Brock-
ton, Mass., Oct. 3rd to 6th, 1911
(Topical) 990
16— Stage Struck Lizzie (Com.) 650
16 — A Trip from Colorado Springs to
Cripple Creek iScenlc) 350
19— Santa Claus and tbe Clubman (Dr.).. 1000
2(»_The Sign of the Three Labels (Com.). 1000
22— How Sir Andrew Lost His Vote (Com.)lOOO
23 — Pat Clancy's Adventure (Com.) 1000
21: — I'aiia's .Sweethcait (Dr.) U-")
2t: — .Moilein Weapons for I'ijjbting Fire
New York ("ily {Vocational) 37.")
27 — The .><tnn' tliiit Dreams are Made of
(I'oui.) 10<K)
at— A Uoniance of tbe Cliff Dwellers (Dr.).l(ilK>
.■■(i_fncie niriinrs List (Com.) ]0(H>
ESSANAY.
, 30— 'Twas Ever Thus (Comedy) lOno
1- Tbe Qulncevllle Raffle (Com.) 7."i0
1— Tbe Girl In the Taxi (Com.) 3l)0
2— Tbe Mountain Law (Dr.) 1000
5— The Madman (Dr.) 1000
7— Tbe Long Strike (Dr.) 1000
S— Getting Even With Emily (Com.)
S— Stra.v Bullets (Com.) 1000
9— A Frontier Doctor (W. Dr.) 101)0
12— The First Man (Com.) 1000
14 — The Hack & Schmidt Bout (Com.)
14 — A Polished Burglar (Com.) 1000
l.'i — A Goodfellow's Christmas Eve (Dr.). .1000
Ifl— The Cowboy Coward (W. Dr.) inOO
19 — Tbe Three Bears (Juvenile) lOOO
21 — Winning An Heiress (Com. Dr.) 300
21— The Foiltag of Red Dugan (Dr.) 700
22 — The Millionaire Barber (Com.) 1000
23 — Broncho Billy's Christmas Dinner (Dr.)lOOO
2f,— A Siory of the West (Dr.) lOOO
yv — For .Memory's Sake 1 Dr. 1 lOlKi
2!t— A Bird In tbe Hand (Coni.i lOllO
.3i>— Krondio Billy's Adveiitiii-e (W. l)r.)..100(>
GAUMONT.
No*. 25 — The Escape from the Dungeon (Dr.).. 85!5
Not. ■J.'i — Cave Homes on the Canary Isles (Sc.) IRO
Not. 2S— A Busy Cupid (Com.) 758
Not. 28— Review of tbe Austrian Army (Sc). 232
Dec. 2 — The Promoter (Dr.) 1140
Dec. 5 — Jlmmle Tricks the Landlady (Com.).. 475
Dec. S — The Challenge (Dr.) 825
Dec. & — Camoens, the Portuguese Shakespeare,
Lisbon, 1578 (Hist. Dr.) 610
Dec. 9 — Important Scenes In Paris, France (Sc.) 820
Dec. 12 — Heroism (Dr.) 610
Dec. 12— Arabian Customs (Ind.) 366
Dec. If — A Queen's Treachery, or the Betrayal
of Charles VI of France (Hist. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 19— Through the Enemy's Lines (War
Dr.) 985
Dec. 2.3— The Maid of Argos (Dr.) 980
Dec. 2ti— Fi-oni I'ity to !.<>Te (Dr.) 82fi
Dec. 2f, — ••i.-eiies of the Coasl of North .Vfrlea
(Sc.) 124
Dec. 30— Curing a Reckless Student (Dr.) . . . .1010
KALEM.
Not. 29 — Among the Irish Fisher Folk (Edu.).
Not. 29— The Franciscan Friars of Killarney,
Ireland (Top.)
Dec. 1— How Betty Captured the Outlaw
(Comedy)
Dec. 1— A Glimpse Into the Yellowstone Na-
tional Park (Scenic)
Dec. 4 — Arrah-Na-Pogue (3 reels) (Dr.) 3000
Dec. ft— Tbe I.oiig Arm of the Law (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — Too Much iteallsm (Com.) loOO
Dec. 11— .Molly pitcher ( Illstorlcul-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — .Norma From Norway (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 15— Hill's Flute (W. Dr.) 1000
Dee. 18— He Who Laughs Lust (Com.) 1000
Dec. 20 — The Flash In the Night (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22 — Between Father and ^^on (Dr.) KKH)
Dec. 2.") — Tbe "Revenue" uiid the (;irl (Dr. ) . . . KXXI
Dec. 27— The Higher Toll (Dr.) MHXt
Dec. 29— The .Muld'K Double (Dr. 1 )(X)()
LUBIN.
Not. 29— The Crab Industry (Ind.) 400
Not. 3(1 — A Nicotine Conspiracy (Cora.) 1000
Dec. 2 — Western ChlTalry (Com. Dr. ) lOiiO
Dec. 4 — A Head for Bnsluess (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 6 — Sins of tbe Father (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7 — LoTe's I.alKir Lost (Com.) 1000
Dec. 9 — The Teamster (Dr.) , loOO
Dec. 11— A Girlish Impulse (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — Mr. and Mrs. Suspicious (Com.) 400
Dec. 13 — Quick! A Plumber (Com.) 60(1
Deo. I-l — The Snlisti(((te (Dr.) 1000
Dec. l(i— A Thnely Lesson (Coni.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. IS — I.<)ve Decides (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2(1— .\rt versus .Music (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21 — Kiildies' Christmas (2 reels — Xmas
Dr.) ISfKJ
Dec. 2.'i— The Sei'senul White's Peril (.Military
Dr. ) 1000
Dec. 2.") — One Way to Win (Com.) 1000
Dec. 27 — The American (iirl (Com. -Dr.)
Dec. 28 — The Soldier's Iteliirn (Dr.)
Dec. .W— Father and (lie (Jlrls (Dr.)
MELIES.
Nov. l(i— The Miser Miner (Com.-Dr.) 1(100
Nov. 2.3 — An Oil Country Romam-e (Dr.) 10(K)
Nov. .'io— The Rea.son Why (Com.) 1000
Dec. 7 — A Western (iirl (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14 — ^Tbe Better Man (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dee. 21— Tbe Mission Fatlier (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 28 — The Ranchman's Delil of Honor (Com.
Dr.) 10(X)
Jan. 4- — A Woman's Cradtnde (Dr.) 10(X)
SEI.IG.
Dec. I — In Japan (Scenic) 50<J
Dec. 1 — Seeing Cincinnati (Scenic) 5(X)
Dec. 4 — A Diamond In tbe Rough (Dr.) lOO'j
Dec. 5 — A Frontier Girl's Courage iDr.) 100<)
Dec. 7— The Uald at the Helm (Dr.) 100")
Dec. 8 — The Plumber (Ck)m.) 600
Dec. 8 — A Day Wltb a Circus (Novelty) 400
Dec. 11 — The Chief's Daughter (Dr.) 500
Dee. 11 — April Fool (Com.) 500
Dec. 12— A Romance of tbe Rio Grande (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 14 — George Warrington'! Escape (Btst.-
Dr. ) 1000
Dec. 15 — Industries of tbe South and West
(Edn.) 1000
Dec. 18 — Evangeline (Dr.) lOOd
Dec. 19— For His Pal's Sake (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21 — Brown of Harvard (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22— Tbe Little Widow (Dr.) 100"
Dec. ^-, — A .Modern Rip (Dr. 1 lOOn
Dee. 2(;^Tlie Bully of Blugu (iaU-h (Com.-Dr.)..10<Xi
Dec. 28 — Paid Back ( Dr. ) 10()(>
Dec. 29— Their Last Chance (Com.) 100<)
VITAOHAPH.
Nov. 28 — Tbe Freshet (Dr.) liXK'
.Nov. 29 — The Voiceless Message (Dr.) loiw
Dec. 1 — The Last Cent (Dr.) lo<)0
Dec. 2 — The Husking Bee (Comedy) KmW
Dec. 4 — Saving the Special (Dr.) luoo
Dec. 5 — The Hypnotist (Com.) lOOO
Dee. 5— A Slight Mistake (Com.) 1000
Dec. 6 — Tbe Black Chasm (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — War (HIstorlcalDr.) 1000
Dee. 9 — Ills Wife's Secret (Dr.) 1000
Dee. 11— One Touch of .Nature (Dr.) 100<>
Dec. 12 — The Military Air Scout (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13— The Ventriloquist's Trunk (Com.) 1000
Dec. 15 — Love at Gloucester Port (Dr.) 1(XW
Dec. 16— The Sick Man from the East (Dr.)..100o
Dec. IS — Vltagraph Monthly of Current Events
(Topical) 1000
Dec. 19— Vanity Fair (3 reels — Dr.) 3000
Dec. 20 — Fires of Driftwood (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22— A Reformed Santa Claus (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2.3— Tbe Old Doll (Dr.) liMO
Dee. 2.';— Some (;oo<l In All (X-Mas Dr.) lOOn
Dec. 26— The Younjrer Brother (.Military Dr.).. 100"
Dec. 27 — Testing Ills Courage (Dr.) Kmxi
Dec. 29— A Doubly Desired Orphan (Dr.) lOOO
Dt-e. 3(1 — In the Clutches of a Var-or Bath
(Com. I 1000
ECLIPSE.
(G. Kleine.)
Nov. 22 — (iiiy Faukes or rlie <iiin|iowder Plot
(Dr.) 1010
.Nov. 29 — The .Mysterious Stranger (Dr.) 6I11
Nov. 29 — Salt Industry in Sicily (Ind.) 372 ^^^^^^^— ^^^^^^^^^.^^^_^^^^^^_
Dec. (J — The Luckless Banker (Dr.) 1002
Dec. Vi — The Tragedy of Old Age (Dr.) 798 . .- w^ m_«m--A
Dec. 13— Harlior of Marseilles. France (Sc.)... 215 AmOIlO 1116 lliXlllDltOrS
Dec. 20— The .Miracle (Dr.)' 1040
Dec. 27 — The Stolen Treasure (Dr.) (>,'<o Hacon. Ga. — Mr. Daniel Holt Is having plans for
Dec. 27 — Fair Kxcliaiige is no Robbery (Com.).. .'i22 a theater made, which when com|>leted will be
known as the Savoy. The location of this new
PATHE. enterprise is on Third Street above Cherry and
,. „. „,, , .■ , , T> , "''1' fUn along tbe same standard as the Lyric and
Nov. i.— I be Lost Necklace (Dr.) 100(1 ,|,p Theatorlum, which are also owned by Mr.
Nov. 27— Pathe s Weekly No. 48 (Topical) KKHi jjqu
^^''^' ?:'~''r™'""''^' '■""'""' '^''■'^ '■•''' Long Branch, N. J.— E. S. Alwyn. manager of
Nov. 29— (rlimpscs of San !■ rancisco (Scenic).. 2.')0 the Ahvyn Amusement Company, has assumed con-
Nov. :«)— 01,. \Miat a llianksgiving Day (Com.) 77.-^ ,rol of tbe Washington Street Opera House.
Dec. 2— Bear Hunt Rcmiance (Dr.) 990 Cleveland, Ohio.— Another East End picture and
Dec. 4— I'albe s \\ eekly No. 49 (Topical) lOOo vaudeville theater seating nearly 1,000 Is to be
De<'. (>— Hobo Luck (Am. Com.) built at once, at a cost of $6.1.0oO, which will be
Dec. .—The Poisoned Arrow (Am. Dr.) nnder tbe management of J. Timendorfer.
Dec. 9— Her Little Slipper (Am. Dr.) Kew York City.— William Oawtord has leased
Dec. 11— Patlies Weekly No. .■)() (Topical) .. .1000 to the National Film Company for a term of vears,
Dec. l.'{— The Flower Oirl of Los Palmas (Am. the entire second floor In tbe twelve-story building,
"'■•) 090 at 141-14.') West 45th Street.
Dec. 14— An Kpiscule of (he Early .Mormon Days Wheeling, W. Va.— Work has been started on
( .\in. Dr. I S20 the moving picture theater to be erected by Huhn
Dec. 14 — The .Mafcic Siiil Case (Trick) 15" Bros,, at Nos. 142814.30 Market Street.
Dec. 16— A .Mother's Remorse (.\m. Dr.) !K)." Heading, Pa. — Tbe Peterson Amusement Corn-
Dec. IS— Pathe's Weekly No. 51 (Top.) KHXi pany has purchased the Liberty moving picture
Dee. 20 — The Fatal Posing (.\m. Dr.) ....;.. .lOOo theater here.
Dec. 21 — Dad's Smasli-I'p (Am. Com.) KKH) Philadelphia, Pa. — Plans for a moving picture
Dec. 23— .\ctors' Hearts iMn. Dr.) lOOo theater, to be erected at 2516-2520 West Lehigh
Dec. 2.") — Pathe's Weekly No. .■)2 (Topical) 1000 Avenue, for ■«•. J. Stewart, are posted for esti-
Dec. 27 — Tbe .Motlier-lu-Law Raises (Com. ).... 10(111 mate by George Hogg. It will measure 48 by lOo
Dec. 28 — His Daughter's Bracelet (.\ui. Dr.).. feet. Another moving picture theater Is to be
Dec. 29 — Yann. the Troubadour (Dr.) erected at 2480-2488 N. 22d Street for .\dolph
Dee. 30 — The Doll (.\m. Dr.) Bonnem. plans of which also are posted by George
Hogg.
C. G. P. C. Spencer, la.— The moving picture theater has
,. „„ _. . ,, .. . , „,^^ been purchased by Eraser & .\uhl.
v"""- ^'^^' t'-'rii''' ■ ""*ll'';'' I^T"""'.---,;- ^^' Columbus, Ga.— A moving picture theater U
Nov. 30-A Life-Saviiig School in Australia to he opened at 1027 Broad Street.
(Lducational) 220 Marshalltown, I».— M. C. Roskoph has bought
Dec. 1-Rover IS .lea Ions (Com )....... 560 the Lyric Motion Picture Theater from W. J.
Dec. 1— Capturing Polar Bear Cubs (.^dv.).. 290 Fahev
Dec. 1— E\aminaii..ii of the Stomach by X-Rays Two Harbors, Minn.— Murphv Bros, have leased
(Kdiicatumali . 150 ,he star Tlieater from Olson * Alstatt and will
Dee. .)— lie hecret of the Confessional (Dr.).. conduct a motion picture e.'shlbltlon.
Dee. 6— Msliliig In the (cram Islands (Sc.).. 'Winston-Salem, K. C— A moving picture theater
Dee. 1— Irencb Cuirassier Maneuvers (Military) „.|i| t,e i.uilt I'ere bv W. E. Pike.
Dee. 8— Evas Faithful Furniture (Com.).... Louisville. Ky.— The Fidelity Trust Companv will
Dec. &— (Jathering and Preparing Cocoanuts In expend $4,000 in remodeling the theater at 226
the Philiiipine Islands (Ind.) ^-pst .Market Street, which will thereafter exhibit
Dec. 12— Youth versus Age (Dr.l 79.-. motion pictures.
Dee. 12— Small Trades in Malacca (Edu.) 2flO Zumbro Falls. Minn.— A motion picture theater Is
Dec. 1.)— In the Crip of Alcohol (2 reels) (Dr.). 2000 to be built here at once bv the Zumbro Falls Com-
Dec. 19 — Princess Charming (Juvenile) pany.
Dec. in— Landscapes In .Tai.an (Scenic) 'Wilmington, Del.— The new Majestic Moving Pic-
Dec. 22— Providential Bread (Dr.) ture Theater has been playing to capacity since
Dec. 22 — In Jaiiaii Nara (Scenic) its opening.
Dec. 21'^— The Burglar's Hani Luck (Com.) Hillsboro. 111.— A motion picture show has been
Dec. 2(J— Ab..iird a French Battleship (Naval).. Installed in Panchla Hall by Foster & Foy.
Dee. 2« — The Kromats (Acrobatic) Anadarka, Okla. — The new motion picture theater
Dee. 2S— Miisbi'ooiii CuKnre (Educational) on .M.iiii Sini-i was u|<eiied recently.
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FOR CHRISTMAS
DON'T FAIL
TO GET A SET OF THESE fAMOUS
jWugJcal electrical peUg
RING YULET/DE IN WITH
DEAGAN CHIMES
« OR
DEAGAN BELLS
The Greatest Attraction for a Moving Picture Theatre
We make the Electric Bells in various sizes from
$40.00 up
The most popular sets of Bells we are now making are the
No. 310 outfit
25 Bells, 2 Octaves Chromatic, C to C
Complete with resonators, keyboard and all electrical apparatus.
Price of this outfit is $75.00
Will be shipped to you for examination and trial
receipt of J5.00 to guarantee express charges.
Every set of bells guaranteed one year.
ALUMINUM CHIMES from $40.00 and
Write for circulars and descriptive
matter
on
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 N. Clark St. Chicago, IlL
^^'''•. Q. ^t^
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand People
in the First Fifteen Days
was the attendamce at the lectures of the Southern-Union Pacific
Railway System at the Land Show, Chicago, November 18th to
December 9th, 1911.
This great railway system has given most substantial proof of
their unbounded faith in the moving picture through the expenditure
of more than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars for a three weeks* exhibi-
tion of the wonders lying along the roads controlled by them. This
company had erected for their purpose two complete moving picture
theatres seating about 500 people in each and conducted alternately
one-half hour lectures.
The Machines used were one 1908 Model Motiograph
and one 1910 Model Motiograph — "Nuf Sed."
1912 MODELS NOW BEING SHIPPED
ENTERPRISE OPTICAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
564-572 WEST RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO
For Sale by Live Dealers Everywhere
ILC VENTILATING FANS
ARE STANDARD FOR THEATRE VENTILATION
We are specialists
We have over 200
in Chicago theatres.
I LG FANS ARE
the self cooled motor
sumption— quiet run-
lation— freedom from
capable engineering
be glad to lay out
in theatre ventilation,
fans and blowers
alone.
NOTED FOR-
— low power con-
ning—ease of instal-
repairs. We have a
department and will
your system.
ILG Self Cooled Motor Fan.
SEND US A SKETCH OF YOUR THEATRE WITH SEATING CAPACITY AND TELL US THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGE
AVAILABLE, WE CAN THEN TELL YOU HOW TO PLACE THE FANS, WHAT THEY WILL COST TO INSTALL
AND OPERATE. ILG FANS CAN BE INSTALLED BY ANY ELECTRICIAN.
ILG ELECTRIC VENTILATING CO., 160 WHITING STREET, CHICAGC, ILL.
THE MOVING PICTURE WOULD
1025
THINK! ! !
Buying heavily of all the In-
dependent fdnis best calculated
to pack your house every day in
the week ; antl with every de-
partment of itvrv I.aoinnili"
Film Service office in charge of
bright, alert, brainy, energetic
men — is it any wonder that my
customers are the best satisfied
bunch of exhibitors in the busi-
ness? Why don't you climb
onto the Laemmle bandwagon
right this very day? WRITE
OR WIRE!
Carl Laemmle, President
The Laemmle Film Service
New Number ;
204 West Lakf St., Chicago, III.
Sykc* Block. Minneapoli*. Minn.
1517 Famam St., Omaha. Neb.
SIS Mulberry Kt.. De» Moine*. Iowa
1 1 10 Wyandotte St . Kansas City, Mo.
The BIGGEST and BEST film renter
in the World
(My Free Employment Bureau is yours
to command, always and forever.)
fr',V.1 REID'S DIFFUSER
Give. DISSOLVING EFFECT with
SINGLE STEREOPTICON
ET«ry Or»rat''>r — Fv*r>* F.ihibiror — shf^ul 1 h»T« onp.
C%J b« \if*ii with any m^chia*. Pr»[ui<i for S<2.00 bill
Reid DilTuser Co., 26 WaverlyCt., Cb)ca(o, III.
LECTURES
Th« MOVING PICTURE WORLD huprep.red
th< following Lecture! bf W. STEPHEN
BUSH, in Booklet form, it S I 00
each, poitAge prepiid
HowTo Put On THE PASSION PUY
1 Second EdlttoD).
For}I^Atbe Fr«r«« World Renowa**! I'rodjst.on
How To Put On THE CRUSADERS
OR JERUSALEM DELIVERED
For the World's B«st Film Co.. r*«tnre
Film (Copyrlrht. IBll).
KEY and COMPLETE LECTURE for
DANTE'.S INFERNO
For tfoDopol Film C< '« Fl»e-Reel Prodac-
tloD of tbe MIISDo Films Co. (Italy).
opyrishtai and Published Only By
MOVINC? PICTURE WORLD
25 E»it 23rd Stree NEW YORK CITY
WHILE THKY LAST
I still have a choicL* lot of
PHOTOPLAYER SLIDES
They are yours at 30c. each.
Cash with order
JAMES L. HOFF
Box 70, Madison Square Station
M.W YORK CITY
A Good Chistmas for Your Operator
A MOTION PICTURE HANDBOOK
Price $1.50 Postage Paid
MOVING PICTURE WORLD
125 EAST 23rd STREET
NEW YORK CITY
i^ tlie OpereUor^
tjDOM at it
As the Operator
Looks at It
Jujt notice how easy lhi» operalor takes it. He doesn't have to
Iwork over a dangerous juice consuming rheostat at furnace heat any<
Fort Wayne Compensarc
Ivtaj installed.
He can control the machine perfectly novir with one hand-gets a clearer, vvhiter. Headier
I light and can adjust it to any of the three intensities without even the faintest flicker.
Whea we sold this machine we guaranteed it would absolutely
Cut 2-3 from the Monthly Lighting Bill I
That sounded almost loo good to be true, but ihcy put one in|
on our 30 day free trial plan.
Did the machine "make good?" ^'e\\, the first month it re-
duced the bill from $22.70 to $9.24 and they operated more hours |
and got better light than ever before.
We can do iusi as wril for you trgardlru of whal voltage vou are usiaf sad |
if you will lend lor our liiile (rre booklet, we'll esplain how we do il.
Remember you are paying ihe Lighting Company 66 2-3 pel ccol more ihao |
you need lo every day you wail.
Fort Wayne Electric Works
of General ElectHo Company
1402 Broadway
Fort Wasme, Indiana
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
JF9E F-||_IVIS
We buy thcnl all — Dante. IDavid Coppcrfield, Rf^meo
and Juliet, Fall of Troy, Clio and Phyletes, Train Robbers.
The White Slave, All Prize Fights, Passion Play and
thirty others.
Today is the time, before your competitor beats you to
it. Heralds — Colored Announcement Slides, Banners and
Lithographs sent in advance. Send for description now.
THE FEATURE FILM COMPANY, Toledo, Ohio
We Buy More Features than any firm in the U. S.
CINES CO.
OF ROME
ITALIAN-TURKISH WAR
No. 3
The THIRD SERIES,
containing a great many
exciting incidents, will be
released shortly. Send
for Synopsis.
445 BROOME ST.
NEW YORK
Telegraph, CInes, New York
Telephone, Spring 923Z
MOVING PICTURE MACHINES
& LANTERNS
TH^ALCIUM
2i€cARitlGHT
JWaSiiMrOR- °PENs
TO ORDER ' ""'"!-3 ON 41 1^ —
Moore Hubbelii^Co. ^'-'-iuejtcr
34N.FranKhn St. Chicago 111 Send for Catalo<iue
I-OR^.^iv';^^^ F,E
LDS
iCTUREs
AN INVITATION TO EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors from coast to coast are cordially invited to visit the exhibition
rooms of the Western office of the Moving Picture World, Suite 306, 307,
309, No. 167 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, or the Home Office,
125 East 23rd Street, New York City.
Representatives of the paper will be glad to extend every courtesy, and
give information in regard to the various propositions advertised through
the columns of the Moving Picture World.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED
INFORMATION BUREAU, MOVING PICTURE WORLD
125 East 23rd Street, New York City. 167 West Washington St., Chicago, III.
Advertisers, send us samples of your product and a liberal supply of catalogues
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1 III. V I 1(1-. SI.AIIM. S.nJ fur Movinl
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Cat. "VS.--
A%ll KIC \\ SUA II M. < OMI- \>r
The Most Exacting Tests
yipplied to Oiir
MiRROROIDE
SCRFENS,
CURTAINS
Have proven coiK-liisively its superi-
ority ijver all utlier Screens and (. iir-
tains now on the niarket.
MIRROROIDE
lla> Iki.ii ailt)ptcil in the largest and
hest theatres in the world.
A .MIRRORUIDE SCREEN
i> u-e . :n .\eu ^ urk'> must niagniti
cent theatre,
THE NEW RIXERSIDE
<>Oth and Broadway, New Nork City
MIRROROIDE
Will not crack, dcteruiratc or peel.
It will forever retain its wonderful
tlexihility. its silver-white brilliancy.
MIRROROIDE is a canvas-coated
cloth. I'l pure Mercury I'oil. A four-
ply plaiiiisr autnmaticalK applied.
MIRROROIDE
Is Also ihe Cheapest in Price. Highest
Ml Gr:!'!e and Quality. It lasts a life-
time.
MIRROROIDE
1- Mid r-ed l).\ over 500 users. Testi-
nionial- from all over the world are
received daily.
riu- no^t wonderful
PROJECTING SURFACE
Xo h.ize. eye-strain or glare. Per-
fection in every detail. Mirroroide
Screen^ will pack your hou<e to the
door-, ^'on can keep vour theatre
hrightly illuminated, and still obtain
the most wonderful pictures you ever
saw. <iet Mirroroide now. Ship-
ments made in three days.
One-third yard .\ and B Grades.
50 cent-. Ordinary samples free. Get
our testimonials, circulars, etc.
BENJAHIN-GE^iTER CO.
Newburgh, N. Y.
Operators!
I nittioUe quick tad satisfactory
repair work on all machioet.
Only eeauioe part« soppllei. Get
my prices oo ONE DROP OIL
and BULL DOG CEMENT
tbe best articles of their kiod 00
tl.c market
H. A. MACK IE
MS IrMiwir. Cir. 14t« Strut In riri
'Phana 1 147a SturvaMnt
Opncunental
TKecilres
PLASTER RELIEF DECORATIONS
Theatres Designed Everywhere
Write for Illustrated Theatre Catalog. Send u* Sizes of
Theatre for Special Designs
ff
THE DECORATORS SUPPLY CO
2549 Archer Avenue. CHICAGO, IL
OUR ^ EW METAL COATED SCREENS on Lm«ur» cloth nc the ben icrrtn. t^cr m.dc lor the m,.-.o
Every Moving Picture house should use them- Be sure to send for price list «nd sample of this screen
SPECIAL REFLECTING SCREEN for outdoor eihibitions Any size mide to order
If you wish «ny Untern slides, remember that wc have the largest stock and are one of the oldest m*auf*cturcrs
in the United States-
WILLIAMS. BROWN & EARLE, Inc.
Stereop(kons. Kinetoscopcs and Movin( Picture Supplies of e«er> des.:rip<ion.
Bo. 64 918 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA. PA.
ANOTHER ENTERPRISE TRIUMPH
TOGO CALCIUM GAS OUTFIT
^Omplmtt with riaou-^r Tttb^nt and Kmytmn Jff
SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP and HIGH GRADE
MATERIAL combineH wi»h SAFETY and SIM-
PLICITY place Oie TOGO far ahead of any other
cheap out'- ■
PORTABLE and ready for instant use - $25.00.
Anyone can operate it
SIANUFACTURED BY ^
The Enterprise Optical MIg. Co., 564 W. Randolph St.. Ckieui
PO" KALE tV ALL DCALKRI
I028
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
•*We recommend to the chemical men in the Moving Picture trade who are having
difficulty in securing good negative films,the foUow^ing formula for tank development :
Distilled Water 60 gals.
Sodium Sulphite Anhyd J^ lb
Sodium Carbonate 2 lbs.
Agfa Glycin , J^ lb.
Time 20 mins., temperature 70°. Thoroughly wash the
film after development before placing in the fixing bath.
The above formula will be found to give very brilliant negatives, and will entirely
overcome any danger of fog." Yours very truly,
Berlin Aniline Works, 213-215 Water St., N. Y. City
MONEY GETTERS
Feature your house right. Let us show you
how, and let us supply you with the Features
We also carry SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS
SOMETHING NEW IN AMERICA
LANGFORD and McVEY
20-Round Fight. 2000 Feet
Theatre Film & Supply Co.
64 East 14th St.
'Phone
735 Stuy.
New York City
TRANSARC
Price $50.
Dimensions, SJi* x ioj4" z ll"
Core Loss, 55 WaU.
Volu at arc, 35.
Amperei, 30-40-so-6o.
Construction
Tke core is of the "SHELL" type construction with hi(he«t grade
of steel lamitations, exposing the outside surface to the air, while tke
■•ils mounted therein are carefullj wound and treated in the most
anirored manner and protected from any possible damage thereto,
being mountel inside the core. For illustrated catalogue and fall
iafonnation apply to
THE ST. JOHN CORPORATION
180 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY
S«le Distributors for MOHAWK ELECTRIC CO^ Albany, New Y«fk.
FOR SALE
Motion Picture Houses in
all the large cities of Illinois.
Complete information upon request,
REALTY BROKERS CO.
122 N. Chicago St., - JOLIET, 111.
American Moving Picture Machine Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF THE
STANDARD
Automatic Moving Picture Machine
101-102 Beekman Strtet
Itw York
DIRECT Jobber for Powers, Edison and Motiograph Machines
W EVERYTHING IN MOTION PICTURE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT THE FILM
H. A. MACKIE, Inc., 851-853 Broadway,
Cirner
14lh Street.
HEW YORK CITY
PEARL WHITE CONDENSERS 65c. EACH. SOLD ELSEWHERE FOR $1,
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Moving Picture Machines
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TH£ TOURNAMENT FILM CO.
Owners of th« following feature films:
1911 Cheyenne Cowboy and Indian Frontier
Celebration.
Fall Round-Vp on the T-6 Ranch.
State Rights for These Films for Sale.
Bookinra Can Be Hade by Writing TTs.
Italian-Turkish War Film
Brand New— Never U»ed, $75.
SEND $5.00
Will ship subject to examination.
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61 West 14th St. New York City
BIGGER ""''
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TO-DAY FOR
The Moving Picture Paper
That It Worth While
Domestic - J3 00 Per Annum
Canada - - 3.50 "
Foreign - • 4.00 " "
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Bo»226M«W»onS<j. P. O. N. Y. City
G. W. Bradenburgh
233 North Eighth St.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Italy -Turkey War
980 ft., price 8 cts. per ft.
One-sheet four color posters
The Only Film Show-
ing Actual War
Scene l — His Royal Highness
King Victor Eniamicl of Italy.
Scene 2 — His Royal Highnc--
Duke Abruzzi, Royal Navy Italy.
Scene 3 — Admiral Augosto
Aubry, Royal Navy Italy.
Scene 4 — General Caneva.
Commanding Italian Army nt
Occupation of Tripoli.
Scene 5 — Governor-General
Tripoli — Pasha Liey.
Scene 6 — Turkish Gunners in
Forts.
Scene 7 — Italian Cruiser Shell-
ing Coast, Showing Exploding
Shells, etc.
Scene 8 — Italian Squadron
Shelling Turkish Camps at
Derna.
Scene 9 — Sinking of Turkish
Cruiser Aka-Bey by Italian
Cruiser Pervesa.
Scene 10 — After the Ultima-
tum ; Bombardment of Tripoli ;
Destruction of Benghazi. Show-
ing Custom House Being De-
stroyed by the Ten-Inch Shells
of R.N. Roma.
Photography Perfect
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Correspondence solicited from
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of these features will be prohib-
itive for the smaller exhibitor.
If yoa are In the Msriicl for
SECOND
HAND
FILMS
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moat r«liabl« Dwalwra and
Import art of thaaa fooda
in tha t'nitad Stataa
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TOR SALX.
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7 W. B. Hauaman Printing Ma-
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8 Prevost Printing Machines — Head
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8 Motors, >, H. P 5.00 "
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If >' -.ir scenarios do not sell tind out why.
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and a reading fee of one dollar. If the
scenario will not warrant further expense, it
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be advij-tl as to full cost. Please note that
this c<ve-* no criticism.
Exhibitors!
Submit your difficulties to the author of
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on manaiiement, for advice and suggestion,
the re'ilt of twenty years' e.xperience in
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THE RANCHMAN'S DEBT OF HONOR
pRANK HAWLEY, blackguard and professional gamb-
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where, by cheating, he gets all Jim's money and his pledge
for a debt. The gambler then falls in love with Jim's
daughter, who, however, spurns his affections for those of
a cowboy. Hawley plots to steal Jim's stock of horses,
preventing his paying the "debt of honor," and thus forcing
him to give Mary in marriage. But unfortunately his
wallet drops in the stable, where Mary finds it and pays
the debt of her father's indiscretion with the blackguard's
own money.
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You can have no better advertisement for
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Vol. 10. No. 13
December 30. 1911
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A New Year's Reaolution:~The Thanhouaer TWO-a-Week EVERY Week!
HOUSER
ti
GREATEST JANUARY"
CUT THIS OUT AND KEEP IT ON YOUR DESK.-
MEMO '.--Unless I want t
o miss
them.
I must ask my ex_ |
change NOW for "DR. JEYKLL
AND MR.
HYDE
," Robert
Louis
Stevenson's Most Powerful Story (T
ues . ,
Jan. 16)
"A NIAGARA HONEYMOON,"
First
of th
e Niagara
Falls
Scenic Gems (Fri., Jan. 19)
"EAST L5fNNE" (£ reels).
Greatest Fi
Imization
of the
World's Greatest Drama (Fri
. , Jan .
26)
"AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING".
Another Wonderful Make- |
You-Think Picture (Tues., J
an. 30)
1
RELEASED TUESDAY, JAN. 2
With New York's Great Columbus
Day Parade
A COLUMBUS DAY
CONSPIRACY
features a stunning girl reporter who sets out on an
interview and finds a — conspiracy. The conspirator she
trails only to lose him in the end. And it is very essen-
tial to the success of her anti-conspiracy plans that she
know where the lost conspirator is. The measures she
adopts to regain trace of the quarry, who she knows
is fast nearing his quarry with a deadly explosive, are
thrilling and picturesque and are natural to her quick
and clever mind. The reel, as may be expected, is all-
action, and the "live ones" will mark it NOW for early
booking.
RELEASED FRIDAY, JAN. 5
Another ^'Thanhouser Psychological"
THE PASSING
is one of those easy-to-understand issues that hold deep
interest for the poorer among your patrons, but espe-
cially draw the better classes — the people who think —
to the picture show. No work of a psychological order
will cause more thought on the part of intelligent people
than this simple-story picture. As to the natural query
the story suggests: Can such things be? — we leave that
to you. There will be different opinions on this; let
your own be the one that appeals most to your reason.
OUR XMAS PRESENT TO YOU
is a continuance of tiie reieasing of
four one-a-montii features ALL in ONE
month, mal(ing the first month of the
New Year our GREATEST
DR. JEKYLL
AND MR. HYDE
16 (^Tues.^
1Q / 17«; ^ A. NIAGARA
XJ \r ri .; honeymoon
26 (Fri.)
ov/ \i ues.; the beginning
EAST LYNNE
2 Reels
THANHOUSER COMPANY N.wRoch.n.,
Sale« Company Agents for U. S. and Canada
Are you getting the Tuesday AND the Friday Thanhouser ?
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TO\iR-A.->NEER
If You Want Excitement, Sensation, "Heart Interest^'
Book Our Two Big Western Releases of This Week.
RELEASED TUESDAY, DEC. 26th
A Story of the West
{Length, approx. i,ooo feet.)
\ Western dramatic photoplay, powerful in plot, cxifilently played. It is a \n\r thriller with the ri<jht
kind of finish.
RELEASED THURSDAY, DEC. 28th
For Memory's Sake
{Length, approx. i.ocx) feet.)
:\ delightful dramatic story, fnrcetuliy inter])reted.
RELEASED FRIDAY, DEC. 29th
A Bird in ttie Hand
{Length, approx. i.ooo feet.)
Yes. "\ Bird in the Hand" is worth two in the bush. Don't neglect M book this great big comedy
<cream before the release date. It's a real comedy riot.
HKRES BRONCHO BILLY ACJAIN '
RELEASED SATURDAY, DEC. 30th
Bronclio Billy's Adventure
{Length, approx. 1,000 feet.)
The ever-popular Broncho Billy, played by that King of Motion Picture players. G. M. .\nderson, meets
with an adventure that you can spell with a capital "A." This picture is a sensation. Book it early.
NOTICE: We have a few more half-tone cuts of Mr. Anderson (Broncho Billy) which we will be glad
to loan to those Exhibitors who can use them in their local papers. We are sending with this cut a live article
about Mr. Anderson which any editor will be glad to print.
ASK FOR ALL ESSANAY POSTERS
GET ON OUR MAILING LIST
ErSsanay Film Mfg. Company
521 First National BanK Building. Chicago. 111. L'/
LONDON
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Monday, December 25th, 1911
"The Best Man Wins"
A tender love romance; Dan
Cupid's victory; a jolly barn dance;
an exciting ploughing bee, and the
delightful charm of life on the farm
are exquisitely shown in '"^he
^est Man Wins. "You'll am if
you get it !
Coming Monday, Jan. 1, 1912
"AN UNLUCKY PRESENT"
I Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1911]
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KCLAIR IS (,RATI-:FrL 'I'O 5.()'() FRIi:\l)>. ALL hiu llii;* m, Lr().urc>>ive liiisineN>
Men who take Mov in.c; Pictures Serioiish- and are willing;, to Work With us to Improve
Conditions. Nearlv 1,000 want the THIRD ECLAIR to he issued on Saturday. Some
mention other days'.but the \'ast Majority Select SUNDAY FOR THE NEXT ECLAIR
— And So it Must he. ECLAIR Appreciates the Tremendous Interest shown and the
Many Valuable Suggestions offered. Much Good Will Result From This Co-operation.
THE FIRST SUNDAY RELRASK WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK
$10,000.00
FOR ADVERTISING
TEU US WHEN YOU
WILL SHOW THESE
FEATURES
AND WE WILL SEND
PREPAID
VALUABLE PHOTOS
And Lobby Displays Especi-
ally Made
TO SWELL YOUR
RECEIPTS.
YOU GET THESE AT
OUR EXPENSE
BOOK THEM NOW
YOU NEED THE MONEY
BOOK THESE FILMS
TUE.
JAN.
2
Sardou's Great Comedy
DIVORCONS
TUE.
JAN.
9
Impressive Drama
ADOCTOR^SDUTY
TUE.
JAN.
16
A Wall Street Laugh
MAMIE BOLTON
TUE.
JAN.
23
Oceans of Sentiment
Love Finds a Way
PARIS ECLAIRS
OLD PAPERS- OLD THU.
SOUVENERS JAN.
An Uaual Drama
4
THE INVENTOR
Story of Man's Inhumanity
THU.
JAN.
11
Coming Soon — Watch for Them
'^ALCOHOL'' (3 Reels)
The Greatest Drama in all Time
Through the Bowels of the Earth
Sf>ectacular Drama in 2 Reels
IMPORTANT!
WHETHER YOU USE
FIRST RUN OR OLDER
Service, This Great Offer
Applies the Same.
ARRANGE BOOKINGS
NOW
Then Notify us What Date
and Name of Subject
WE DO THE REST.
YOU WILL BE SURPRISED
AND PLEASED WITH THE
RESULTS
BE THE FIRST TO TRY
THIS NOVEL PLAN
IN YOUR OWN CITY
WE PHOTOGR.\PH IN MAMMOTH MULTI-PRISM DAYLIGHT STUDIOS
Which afford Opportunity For Perfect Results, (not possible under artificial light). Ample space for large
and complicated settmgs and wide scope for NOVEL EFFEC IS, rarely found in the average picture.
COMPARE ECLAIR SETTINGS WITH OTHERS AND NOTE THE DIFFERENCE.
It Will Pay You to Get On Our Mail List Now, Whether You U*e Eclair Films or Not.
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THURSDAY
SUNDAY
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DON'T LOOK FURTHER ! !
HERE IS SURE MONEY!!
"REMEMBER THE MAINE"
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and wire in your best State Right's bid for
THE MYSTERY OF THE MAINE "
THE NEW YORK TIMES
jyiAINE IN MOTION PICTURES.
views Taken In Havana Harbor Shown
at Herald Square Theatre.
The first public showjng o£ motloli
pictures taken In Havana, harbor, dur-
ing <he work of uncovering the wr*ck of
thfe battleship Maine took place at the
Herald Square Theatre yesterday after-
noon. Some of the films were exhibit-
ed before the Maine Monument Commit-
tee eeveral weeks ago. but tVie present
reels contain later vlt-ws.
The series began with the \)ulldlng or
the caissons, showed the gradual lower-
ing of the water inside the coffer dam.
and the clearing ni the parts of the
wrwk as thev were exposed. The pict-
ures showed clearly the force o£ the ex-
plosion that desiroyea tlie ship and the
present conditlUh of the vessel.
Preceding the wreck pictures there was
a scries of views of the recent fleet mo-
bilization In the Hudson River and an-
other series showinK .^dniiral Togo onjj
liosriinl tti
Ijall. nt ther.
l>b. IH-y
District Alt
conv inccd , hi
a crlnio nilel
woman at S
of Dorothy
being: Misa A
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Dora Falk
from a reacui
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tVIiitman df
Francis R. w*
Kab. 23—111
mit Mm .^rt
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sloner "U'lIIUi
believed Mis'
Feb. 20— •■
Inserted In ii
to r^oorge 6
nothing to (
Arnold
Feb. 2C— M.
March IS— (
Miss Arnald'e
March 10—
ma,, auaodctft.
ONLY FILM IN
EXISTENCE APPEALING
TO ALL CLASSES
FROM
NEWSBOY
TO
MILLIONAIRE
THINK IT OVER
'^NAINE
r AWEIMSNRIMC SKCTACU Of HISTOfTf
PRODUCED IN
MOTION PICTURES
ToNITED STATES)
"Rea\ember THE Maine"'
Fac-simile of our 3 and 8-Sheet Lithograph
Two Reels of Awe Inspiring and Spectacular Moving Pictures, with a
Stirring Lecture. Protected by U. S. Copyright
Different Styles 1, 3 and 8-Sheet Lithographs Furnished at
7c a Sheet, and Lobby Displays
RAISING-THE- MAINE FILM COMPANY
145 West 45th Street (Suite 804)
New York City
p. S.— We have just received a request for a private exhibition to the
Department of the Navy, at Washington, D. C.
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POSTPONED POSTPONED POSTPONED
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FROM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th. TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3Ut
A Big S«crcd Sunday feature that wiU interest 365 dayi in the year— A story of love, sorrow and happiness. The first on the three-a-week ttorizon.
GET IT!
Write
For Lobby
Displays
Feature It !
Any Sunday
Audience
will like
it.
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GREAT [NORTHERN
Release for Saturday, December 23rd
THE TWINS
A corking good comedy film w ith a laugh all the way through. On the same reel —
From Ostersund To Storlien, S^weden
A superb travel subject. A magnificent as well as realistic picture which is bound to delight everybody.
Release for Saturday, December 30th
A REALISTIC MAKE-UP
A laughable comedy in which, by the kindly interve ntion of a real burglar, an actor is enabled to play
his part to perfection. Length, 752 feet.
On the same reel —
SEA AND LANDSCAPES, DENMARK
A charming selection of scenic views. Length, 246 feet.
All FirMt-Clas» Independent Exchanges Handle Our Product- Sold Only Through Motion
mw M Picture Dittributing and Salea Company
'M[ great northern film CO., 7 E. 14th St., N. T.
(NOR DISK FILM CO. OF COPENHAGEN.)
We Offer
For New Year's Day,
January 1st, 1912
"The Blood of
the Poor"
It is a picture that will
take hold upon the hearts
of the people and make a
lasting impression long
after the day seen on the
screen.
It is a Great Sermon.
All who read the notice
of its release should not
simply make a desk memo,
of it, but GO SEE IT
AND GET IT.
THE CHAMPION
FILM CO.
Mark M. Dintenfass, Mgr.
145 West 45th St New York
COMING FEATURES
Robert G. Fowler
The Famous Aviator
in amazing and fascinating
flights over cities, hill and
dale. Wonderful pictures
taken from the aeroplane of
the Earth below.
"Sherlocko & Watso's
Absorbing Adventures"
will soon be pictorially unfold-
ed, Mr. Exhibitor, showing
startling exposures of baffling
mysteries.
"The Kid of
Roaring Camp"
Released January 3rd
will interest you immense-
ly. She was a little girl —
an orphan. Robert Page
found her and took her
under his wing. Education
and refinement developed
her charms, and then — Dan
Cupid appeared. Better
see the picture.
^^An Aviator ^s
Success'^
Released January 8th
is an aeroplane story. Miss
Blanche Scott, the woman
aviator, leads.
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TAe DELHI DURBAR F,w
Gaumorit Independent
Release
On or About January
15th. 1912
A Magnificent
Subject
A Wonderful Subject
A Feature Subject
The Greatest Film
of the Last Ten
Years
♦ Ga(imoDt>
KING GEORGE V
Crowned Emperor of
India, Showing 200
Princes of India and
Their Suites, With
1,000
ELEPHANTS
1,000 ELEPHANTS
In Their Trappings of Gold and Precious Stones
After the Elephants we will release
40 ROARING LIONS
embodied in one of the most sensational dramatic features of the day, entitled
THE CHRISTIAN MARTYRS
A story of the suffering and final triumph of the Christians in Pagan Rome.
Hand-colored throughout.
Rf*mPmV)Pr "^^^^^ *'^ °"' ^*"* regular releases* and although we
ixClilClliUCI could obtain more xnoncy by selling exclusive state
fights, yet we prefer to let the regular exchange obtain these features in
the same way as an ordinary reel.
Gaumont Co., Flushing', N. Y.
AGENTS
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Complimentary
Letters By
The Hundreds
Reached Us
After the release of "Santa Catalina" ,
the sensational AMERICAN containing
the wonderful pictures of the famous
Pacific Submarine Gardens.
An "Eye Opener" to many, this film
conclusively proved our contention that
the American public is "California Hun-
gry," anxious to see and know more
about the Sunset State.
We SPECIALIZE in Western films. Our
company couldn't be improved upon —
charming pantomimists, carefully drill-
ed for a CERTAIN KIND OF WORK.
The studio, in beautiful, enchanted El
Cajon Valley, Southern California, is the
Dream Home of the Motion-Picture
manufacturer.
Watch Future AMERICANS. They'll
cover all that's Best in California- -her
giant irrigation projects, fruit orchards,
and her unrivaled playgrounds;
and remenber —
THE STORY
PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE
PANTOMIME
are THREE mighty essentials closely
watched in all AMERICAN pictures:
"Mid-Winter Trip To Los Angeles"
(Release Date, Jan. 1. Approx. Length 1000 feet.)
Ever go to Los Angeles In Mid-Winter? Here's your chance
to see the Nation's Playground. Beautiful Pasadena, too. with
tantalizing glimpses of romance-encrusted Spanish Missions,
the pigeon farm, the alligator farm, some world-famous gar-
dens, a trip up Mt. Lowe, the Gate A1x)tc> the Clouds, and the
longest curving trestle in the world, with glorious panorama
of surrounding country. Then there's the ostrich farm. Mar-
engo Avenue, in Pasadena, and a perfect Wonderland of
charming views found only In Gorgeous California. It you've
never seen California you'll enjoy It. If you have, you'll
enjoy It all over again.
"TheClaim Agent's Mis- Adventure"
(Eelease Date, Jan. 4. Apprcz. Length 1000 feet.)
After years of patient work, Jim struck it rich. He filed his
claim but no witnesses were present. Then he told the good
news to his sweetheart, just when that claim agent was about
to propose. So the agent stole the claim. Jack was power-
less: but his sweetheart didn't feel that way. A black ma^ik.
a "45" and a threatening voice do wonders, sometimes. She
got back that claim. How — well, you should see.
ON THE SAME REEL. Some extraordinary pictures of
broncho-busting for "Flying ,\" pictures. See how it is done.
American Film
BANK FLOOR, ASHLAND BLOCK,
Mfg. Co.
CHICAGO
Exhibit-
ors
Should
Book
The Greatest Moving
Picture Ever Made
20 YEARS
SING SING
(THREE REELS)
BECAUSE:-
In every house in which it
has been shown it has pleased
the people immensely and
also proven a phenomenal
money-getter.
Watch this space next week
for what exhibitors have
t o s a y con c e r ning: the
attraction.
Mr. Exhibitor:
Write to OS for the name of
the owner of your state.
Mr. State Right Man:
We have a few states still
unsold. Better get in on the
ground floor. Wire in to-
day for prices.
America's
Feature Film Co.
403 Schiller BIdg.
CHICAGO.
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Released Monday, January Ist, 1912
Simple Lives
(KXW I ccl)
A Happy New Year picture with a Happy New
Year ending of the love affairs of a l)eautiful
country girl who is induced to visit the great
Metropolis and pose as an artist's model and her
rustic suitor. Nothing has been left undone to
make this reel one of the catchiest of bucolic
stones.
Released Friday, January 5th, 1912
Temperaments
(lOOO KcetJ
A musical love story. — Everybody loves music
and everybody who sees this picture will love
poor Hans, the gifted but down-on-his-luck
violinist. Entirely unlike anything you have ever
exhibited and a suro-to-please subject that will
make itself felt at the box office window.
Through Motion Pictur* Distributing and Sales Co.
r*A«MA# ir«1«M r*#v 344-346 East 32nd St.
i/Omei riim Lo., new york citt
The Crown of Perfection
Ralaaied Friday, Dec. 29, 1911
Caught by
Cinematography
DRAMA-Length 636 ft
Making Pianos
INDUSTRIAL-Length 344 ft.
An interesting Industrial describ-
ing the complicated processes
involved in the manufacture of
pianos.
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Telaphona 3427 Stu]rT*a«nt
'Sold Only Through
MOTION PICTURE DISTRIBUTING and SALES COMPANY
OVLV E\Srvi\N RKW STOCfC UiEO
Invitation is the
Sincerest Form
of Flattery!
We invite you to compare Rex Quality to
the next best. And we will flatter your
judgment enough to prophesy your conclusion!
Mr. You. if you're on the hurit for real
brilliant comedy, here's a po'mter ! On
Thursday, December 28th, we are releasing
A Christmas Comedy
"AN UNWELCOME
SANTA CLAUS"
A picture Just about equivalent to tickling
you in the fourth rib
All the merriness and mirth, all the joy and
jubilation of the season, au-e crowded into the
thousand feet, and there's room left for a
ha! ha! after the final flash!
It's good cheer will bring cheers!
It's a laugh-lassoer!
R€X
MOTION PICTURE
MASTERPIECE CO-
STS Eleventh Avenue
New York City
Sales Co. s*ys Rcz is never "An Unwelcome Santa Claus."
I044 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
EVERYONE
WANTS
TO SEE IT
OTHERS
SHOW IT-
WHY NOT
YOU?
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A THIEF IN THE NIGHT.
MONOAV OECEMBEH
SdMK r.OOD IS ALL
Cuiucs ill the nick (it tunc tor I hrlstIlla^. iirini^iiij,' ciiccr to tiic dcsix.iulcnt,
lite and jov to tlie hopeless. A little child is the j^niidin'j star that leads the thief
to light and brings a savior to her father. ^^^^^^^^^^^^
THE YOUNGER BROTHER
TUfc-SD«Y OECE^MBCR ^6
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On the battlefield of the .Arabian Border an older brother risks and saves
the life of the younger by a deed of great daring, walking into the jaws of death,
bringing his brother safelv back to the old folks at home.
TESTING HIS COURAGE.
WEONKSOAV OECaMBER 27.
Tales of a western terror do not phase an Eastern chap. To test his courage
a girl impersonates the terror, who meets her in disguise and she is saved from
his embrace by the Easterner, who get-; the drop on him and puts him in the
illian Walker
A DOUBLY DESIRED ORPHAN
FRIDAY DECEMBER 29.
A widow without any children, a Widower without a family; lK)th go to an
Orphan Asylum. Both want the same little girl without anv parents. Both get
her by marrying each other. The widow now'has a husband, the widower has a
wife and the little drl ha? two parents. Evervbodv happy.
Adele DcGarde
IN THE CLUTCHES OF A VAPOR BATH
OCCEMBER 30.
\\ hew ! This is a hot one ! Laugh and grow fat watching "Fatty" ( Bunny)
trying to get thin in a new fangled weight reducer. It's a "Laugh Producer "
that s all. ^
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••■^ RED rROSS^i^RV^^P"^^ Investment MOND.AY. MNUARY iST ,^
• THF HP?RT .?r VLt7^tv^^ f"'*^" in humanity's name TUESD.W. J.^XU.ARY 2ND fl
■ -S^STtl^N^JrH Jrpipc:^" V^^^^^^r^^ poetic classic WEDNEISD.W. MXU.ARY 3RD ''
ucsil.Ni li> LH.-\.N(jhLESS —Romance of the Northwestern forests FRIDAY TANFARY cTH
■THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE" -Pretty as a picture ^.ATURD.AY.' JANUARY 6TH
The Vitagraph Companif of America iSdSii I
EAST 15th AND CHESTNUT STS., BEOOKLTN. X. T LON'DO.S, 25 Ceci CjUTt Wa
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LUBIN FILMS
RELEASED WED.
Dec. 27th, 1911
The American Girl
Length about 1 ,000 ft.
Dorothy Ames, a harum-scarum, up-to-date American girl, offended by the opinion of American girls
expressed by an English Lord who visits her home, determines to be revenged by fascinating him, intending
to spurn him in the end. She dresses in Quaker costume, and with her sweet, demure way she completely wins
the heart of the Englishman, arranging it so that his declaration is heard by several friends, she laughing at
him, which fact he discovers and vows to pay her back in her own coin. Cupid takes a hand in the game and
arranges it all to his own satisfaction.
RELEASED THURS., Dec. 28, 19/ 1.
Length about 1,000 feet
RELEASED SAT. Dec. 30th, 1911.
Length about 1,000 fee
The Soldier's Return
Irene Jerome, the daughter of a ranchman, is in love
with Tom King, a handsome young cowboy. Her
father, however, wishes her to marry John Reynolds,
a well-to-do farmer. The war with Spain breaks out
and Tom enlists. Irene who remains faithful to her
sweetheart reads of his death in battle. Her father finally
persuades her to marry Reynolds in order to assist her
family who are in desperate financial straits. Mean-
time Tom who had only been wounded returns in time
and Reynolds nobly slips aside in Tom's favor and the
lovers are united.
Father and the Girls
How a man was cured of his infatuation for a
dashing widow through the conspiracy of his four
pretty daughters who, by pretending to imitate the
widow's undignified example, prevents having their
dead mother's place usurped by one wholly unfit for
that sacred mission.
Scene from "The Soldier' a Return" Scene from "Father and the Cirh"
RELEASED MONDAY, JAN. 1st, 1912. Split Reel
The Oyster Industry
An educational film showing the interesting pro-
cess of oyster dredging : setting the oyster beds,
dredging, loading on boats, unloading at \\harf,
shucking and canning.
Object Matrimony
Tom and Nancy, a middle-aged couple, advertise
for mates. The advertisement is answered by a
young couple, Jack and Bess. There is a comical
mix-up when Jack runs away from Nancy and
Bess runs from Tom. Jack and Bess finally meet
and everything ends happily.
LUBIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
CHICAGO: 208 N. FIFTH AVE.
B. NICHOLS, 86 WARDOUR ST., LONDON, W., ENGLAND
MODEL NEW STUDIOS,
20th and Indiana Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa.
BERLIN: 35 FRIEDRICH STR-
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SELIG'S SUBLIME MASTERPIECEIN THREE REELS
CINDERELLA
SELIG'S SUBLIME MASTERPIECE
"Cinderella"
IN THREE REELS, with PirxUREDOM'S GREATEST STAR
MISS MABEL TALIAFERRO
THE DAINTY, DIMINl'TIVE INTERNATIONAL IDOL
Tlu- l'r.>.lMcij.)r) Henutinil. pr. >ni Miiufil tu pres-i and critics evcrv where a-; Tbe Crownlng
Triumph ol Moving Picture History. Rich, costly, and gorgeous, this producton 1- on.-
oi mdescrth.ible p'ciori,il mngniticence There are ninetv-nine scenes, or over 3.'MM) ft of
elaborate settings, superb coslimies. perfect photography, wonderfiii eflfects. and the action is
incomparable in its dramatic elegance The story is beyond doubt the sweetest ever told---that
of Cinderella and her silver slipper---the story that is ever dear to the hearts of old and young alike.
Don't Fail to See This Wonderlul Picture Bring the Children
NOTE: — Send for Description, Price*, etc., on 1, 3 and 8 Sheet Posters, Lobby Photos, Cuts, Electro-Ads,
Lecture, etc.. etc. Cut of Ad above— three column SI. 50
JAN 2-The Cowboy's
Adopted Child dVr
of real Western life. About 830 ft. On the same
reel with He, She and It. Screamingly funny
comedy in fwntomime. .About 1 30 ft.
jAN4-The Mate Of
The Alden Besse
The Dramatic Talc of two .Marooned Castaways.
About 1000 ft.
JAN 3 The Other Fellow
A side-splittjng comedy of mistaken iden-
tity. About 500 ft On the lame reel with
Hutchinson, Kans., Semi-Centennial
Celebration. Educational. About 300 ft.
THE SELIG
Gen. Offices: 20 East Randolph St.,Chicago,
POLYSCOPE C^
SEND US YOUR NAME FOR OUR
MAILING LIST. BULLETINS FREE
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I/^OIW
Motion pictures offer the
biggest money-making oppor-
tunity on the smallest capital
of any business to-day.
But you can knock that opportun-
ity sky high at the start by the
purchase of a cheap machine. Get
everything running in your favor at
the start, and you'll be in the money
at the finish. And the principal
thing to have working in your favor
is a good motion picture machine
that operates smoothly, projects
clear, steady pictures and keeps the
same crowd coming back night after
night. Get
THE
Edison Kinetoscope
(X£dl
t^otv^
the best motion picture machine
made, and you've solved nine-tenths
of your problem right at the start.
A cheap machine can put your show
out of business before you fairly
get started. The Edison Kineto-
scope will make your show a suc-
cess in just as short order.
The Edison is the simplest ma-
chine to operate, the most econom-
ical to maintain and by far the most
durable. Write to-day for full par-
ticulars and copy of the Edison
Kinetogram.
Ml
Scenes from "ELEAXORE CUYLER."
Edison Films
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2nd
*' ELEANORE CUYLER '*
BY RICHARD HARDING DAVIS
CAST.
Eleanore Hiriam Kesbitt
Mr. Walnwrlght Haic KcDennott
Depicting how a slumming party brought together a struggling author and a rich
girl, whose love for freedom and devotion to charity had closed her heart to the
appeal of lore, but finally yielding, she finds a greater freedom In the ties that bind.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3rd
"THE TWO FLATS"
CAST.
The Irish Widow Alice Washburn
Her Son Edward Boulden
The Italian Widower Charles M. Seav
His Daughter Jeanie McPhearson
An Irish woman in the fiat aboTe, an Italian in the fiat below. They are bitter
enemies until the arrival of her son and his daughter and then Copld takes a
hand. A brist comedy of East Side types.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5th
TWO SUBJECTS ON ONE REEL
*' FREEZING AUNTIE *'
CAST.
Mr. Henpeck WUIiam West
-Mrs. Henpeck Alice Washburn
Their Daughter Marion Brooks
Their Nephew Harold M. Shaw
Henpeck's Secretary Edward Boulden
The Maid Bliss Milford
Tyrant auntie, the supposed victim of a cold-storage Injection, assumes the ap-
pearance of a ghost and makes the conspirators the victims of their plot.
" CODFISH INDUSTRY, NEWFOUNDLAND "
The method of catching, preparing and shipping the fish Is shown in an Interesting
way, with picturesque backgrounds.
SATURDAY. JANUARY 6th
" PLEASE REMIT "
CAST.
Editor of the CoyottevlUe Clarion William Wadsworth
Orphan Annie Elsie McLeod
The Postmistress Elizabeth Killer
The Cowboy Marc McDermott
The Blacksmith Bigelow Cooper
The Indian Wadsworth Harris
A Western comedy, showing how the misconstrued meaning of a shotgun In the
hands of a bankrupt editor brought about payments from his evasive debtors and a
romance with Orphan Annie.
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"A Southern
Boy of
A Sterling War Drama
Released Monday,
January 8th
When we advertise a
war story you may always
look for something meri-
torious. This one is fully
up to standard.
"Mrs. Sims Serves on the Jury"
This farce comedy will prove laugh-provoking for sure. It is original and
awfully funny. On the same reel
^^FlO^VCrS for the 400" ^" interesting, educational subject.
Released Wednesday, January 10th
"THE O'NEILL"
A thrilling story of an Irish patriot
made in Ireland in authentic locations.
This is one of the best and most excitmg of the Kalem Irish productions.
Released Friday, January 12th
SPECIAL PAPER.
TTie A. B. C. Company will issue an eiaborate three sheet litho. la fajr colon for thi
feature subject in aJJ tian to the regular one sheet, four color litfw.
KALEM COMPANY
INCORPORATED
NEW YORK, 235-239 W. 23rd St.
86 Wardour St., LONDON, W.
BERLIN, 35 Friedrich Str.
PARIS, 13 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre
1050
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Announcement No. 6
THE PEER OF ALL
Moving Picture Machines
The table for lamp-
house ia provided with a,
substantial swing move-
ment which instantane-
ously brings the lamp
into optical center
either with the M. F.
Projection or Stereop-
ticon lenses, and the
Tilting arrangement
giving ample latitude, is
governed by the moving
of the support through
the arc provided at the
back of the stand.
The base, at its cen-
ter, rests on a device by
which the machine can
be swung to right or
left, and the center of
gravity of this stand,
together with its table
support, and in conjunc-
tion with the Head and
lamphouse, owing to
careful calculation pro-
vides a machine of per-
fect rigidity and free-
dom from all vibration.
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NO MORE TROUBLE WITH CITY EXAMINERS IF YOU USE THIS
THOROUGHLY FIREPROOF MACHINE
Lyric Amusement Co., Champaign, 111., Nov. 8.
PRECISION MACHINE CO., New York.
I wish to say that the "Simplex" is the greatest machine on the market, after
having used four other makes. If you care to use my judgment as a recom-
mendation you may do so. It is from the heart, and I have had lots of experi-
ence with machines. Considering everything it is several years ahead of any-
thing on the market today.
Yours very truly,
H. H. JOHNSON.
^^Just the Machine the Department has been looking
for/'-N. Y. City Official Inspector
EASIEST OF ALL MACHINES TO HANDLE, THREAD AND OPERATE
Sales Officer - - - 23 East 14th Street, New York
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THE WORLD PHOTOGRAPHIC PUBLISHING COMPANY
(Beach Building) J. P. CHALuns, Editor and Manager.
135 E. 33cL Street NEW YORK
Telephone call, 1343-1)44 Qrtaurcj
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Islands. Canada. 13.5a Foreicn Countries, $4.00. Post Paid.
DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION.
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Address all correspondence "Moving Pictnre World, P. O. Box aa6, Mfdison Square, New York," and not to faufiTidoala.
Vol. 10
DECEMBER 30, 1911
No. 13
ADVERTISING FOR KXHIBITORS 106n
ASrONO CUIC.AOO UOUSES 1065
AMONG THE EXHIBITORS 1102
CALENDAR OF LICENSED RELEASES 1088
CALENDAR OF INDEPENDENT RELEASES. .1081
CAMrBELL. HARRY F.. by Ilonry 1061
CHICAGO LETTER 1064
COMMENTS ON THE FILMS (IndepeiulPiit) . . .1072
COMMENTS ON THE FILMS (Licensed) 1071
FACTS AND COMMENTS 10i52
INDEX TO CONTENTS.
GAt'.MONT I'KOGltAM lOSl
HASTY JUDGMENT 1058
INDIANA M. P. EXHIIMTOnS' LEAGUE 1006
INDEPENDENT FILM .STORIES 1096
INDEPENDENT RELEASE DATES 1104
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 1084
LICENSED FllM STOKIES 1000
LICENSED RELEASE DATES 1106
LIVE WIRES, by Louto Reeves Harrison 1063
MANIFAOTURERS' ADVANCE NOTES 1075
MOVING PICTURE EDUCATOR. THE 1067
OliSEKV.VTIONS BY OUR MAN ABOUT T0WN.1U66
PICTURE THEATER NOT A THEATER lOU
PROJECTION DEPARTMENT 1068
SCENARIO WRITER, THE 1062
SONG AND SINGER 1068
SONG SLIDE RELEASES 1067
STAGING THE PASSION PLAY 1065
STORIES OF THE FILMS (Independent) lOM
STORIES OF THE FILMS (Licensed) 1090
WHERE TO SEND YOUB SCENARIOS 1063
CARBON IMPORTERS.
FUORIP. L. E 1112
KIKWKKT. CHAS. 1 1110
REISINllEU, HUGO 1080
ELECTBICAI. & MECHANICAL EQUIFMEHT.
FORT WAYNE ELEC. CO 1009
DETROIT ENGINE WORKS 1109
HALLBERO, J. H 1109
ILO ELEC. CO 1112
M.XCKIE. H. A 1114
SCHNEIDER. E 1099
FILM BROKEHS.
INTERNATIONAL FILM TR.VDERS 1111
NATIONAL FILM BROKERS 1111
FILM IMPORTERS & DEALERS.
INTERNATIONAL FILM TR.\DEUS 1100
FILM EXCHANGES.
ANTI Tin ST FILM CO 1112
BRADENIU UC. GEO 1097
FEATURE FILM CO 1101
FEATURE FILM CO. (TOLEDO) 1112
FEATURE A EDUCATIONAL FILM CO. .1114-1113
GREENE, W. E 10S.i
HETZ. L 1(199
LAEMAILE FIL.M SERVICE 1101
SWAAB FILM SERVICE 1111
INDEPENDENT FILM MANVFACTXTREIIS.
A.HEKICAN FILM MFGR. (0 1042
CTH.XMTION FIL.M CO l(Mc>
COMET FILM CO 1(>»3
ECLAIR FILM CO 1037
OAUMONT FILM CO 1041
GEM FIL.M CO Index to releases.
GREAT NORTHERN FILM CO 104<>
IMP llOS-1009
LUX FILM CO 1IH3
MAJESTIC FILM CO liai
MOTION PICTURE DIS. & SALES CO 110.3
NESTOR FILM CO 103<?
POWERS PICTURE PLAYS 1101
REX MOTION PICTURE CO KHS
SOLAX MOTION PICTURE CO 10.39
TUANHOUSEB CO 1034
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS.
LICJENSED FILM MANVFACTURER8.
EDISON, THOS A 1W8
ESSANAY FIL.M CO 1035
KALE.M CO 1049
KLEINE, GEO 1001
LUBIN MFR. CO 104t!
MELIES CO 1115
P.\THE FRERES lOM
SELIG POLYSCOPE CO 1047-1088
VITAGRAPH CO 1015
MISCELLANEOnS.
A. B. C. CX) 1113
AMUSEMENT SUPPLY CO 1113
ASSOCIATED M. P. SCHOOLS 1113
BARCKIIOFF. C 1093
B. B. FEATURE FILM CO Itl93
BUCKEYE LAKE SHORE FILM CO li'03
BATTEUSHALL & OLESON 1113
BERLIN ANILINE WORKS 1110
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 1083
DAVIS. H 1111
DRAKE, F. J 1111
EXHIBITORS' ADV. A SPEC. CO 1086
G AUDIO 1099
GOLLOS. A. M 1091
GUNDLAf'H MANH.\TTAN 00 1093
HOKE, GEO. M 1097
HUNTON FELL ELLIOTT 1080
1NF0RM.\TI0N BUREAU 1114
KNACK STUDIOS 1103
LAVEZZI MACHINE CO 1111
lTnIIERE-JOUGLA 1112
McKENNA BROS. 1108
MORRIS. W 1112-1111
MORTnrER FILM CLEANER 1103
NATION.\L TICKET CO 1101
NATIONAL X-RAY REFLECTOR (X) 1085
PELMAN. J 1087
PITTSBIRGH M. P. SUPPLY CO 1087
REALTY BROKERS 1091
REID DIFFUSE CO 1101
SARGENT. E. W Index to releases
STEBBINS. CHAS. M 1111
THEATER FILM & SUPPLY CO 1091
THREE-IN-ONE OIL CO 10S5
TRAINKB, C. W 1108
W YINK. H 1111
LECTURES.
MARION, L. M 108S
MOVING PKTTURE WORLD 10»
MOVTNO PICnmE MAfJHINE MANTTFAOTTJREKS.
AM>:RI( AN M. P. .MAI HINE CO 1112
EDISON. TIIOS. A I'HS
ENTERPRISE OPTICAL CO 1113-1103
POWER, NICHOLAS 1116
SIMPLEX .M. P. U.ACHINE CO 1060
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
DEAGAN, J. C 1107
SINN, CLARENCE E 1080
WURLITZER, RUDOLPH 1100
ZEIDLER DRUM CO 1103
OPERA CHAIB MANUFACTURERS.
AMEBKAN SEATING CO Index to releases
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"\X7' E have pointed out in these columns on more than
* ' one occasion, that the men, to whose keeping the
American drama has been committed by an unkind fate,
have greatly aided the motion picture industry through
their utter inability to understand and satisfy the demands
of the American theater-going public. Of course this
help given by theatrical managers, promoters and own-
ers of theaters has been wholly involuntary, but on that
account not the less valuable. It ought to interest every
friend of the moving picture, from the smallest exhibitor
to the largest manufacturer, to read what competent
English and American critics have to say on this subject.
Arnold Bennett is quoted by an English paper as char-
acterizing the American stage as "frankly bad." The
words are well chosen and are nothing but a sort of echo
of the present managerial attitude: "The public be
damned.'' An American critic of note, Hamlin Garland,
said at a recent dinner of the "Society of American Dra-
matists and Composers" that the native drama is "an utter
disgrace to the country." A New York daily paper,
commenting on these facts, remarks that the drama since
its domination by the syndicate has "sunk by degrees of
commercialism to a low level of mediocrity." It con-
cludes with the complaint that "the development is
downward."
*
To these indictments of stupidity the controlling in-
terests enter the time-worn and idiotic plea : "We give
the public what it wants." Therein lies the root of the
trouble. The syndicate offers not what the public wants,
but what the managers are pleased to imagine the public
desires. Until sternly and frequently warned by The
Moving Picture World a good many manufacturers
were going the same downward path, which has led the
owlish men of the syndicate to such emphatic loss of
profits and of prestige both. The industry at large owes
much more than we can now imagine to the high standard
and sustained excellence of the great manufacturers.
The latter have shown no small aptitude for gauging the
public taste and demand, with the result that more the-
aters are constantly opening their doors to the picture
as their best hope. In the meantime it is well for all,
who are interested in the motion picture, to realize that
the theatrical situation must get worse before it can
get better and that the intelligent exhibitor may expect
an era of great prosperity.
* * *
T^UTY to exhibitors compels us to say a word about
^~^ the recent filming by a licensed company of Ibsen's
"Ghosts," re-labeled by the company as "The Sins of the
Father." If ever there was a case of a perversion of
genius it was Ibsen's writing of "The Ghosts." The or-
dinary human being would just as soon think of mak-
ing himself comfortable in an asylum for incurables as
deriving any pleasure or moral from looking at such a
play. The subject is disgusting at best and Ibsen has
used his marvelous dramatic powers to make it horrible
and revolting. To film such an atrocity is to sin both
against art and decency. A mother telling her "tainted
son" of the vicious life of his deceased father; the son
developing- "the taint" by his undue indulgence in drink
and his mild assault on a woman servant and the finish
of a son asking the mother to help him in committing
suicide — these are things that should have no representa-
tion either on the silent or the speaking stage. The film
ends with the mother just about ready to do the eutha-
nasia act for the son. Why did the makers of this film
take this sickening subject and make no mention of the
author's name? Literary piracy, even when the pur-
loined subject is as abhorrent as this, is never to be ex-
cused. In refreshing contrast to the methods of the
company just referred to is the way of another com-
pany, not licensed, which has put out motion picture ver-
sions of Ibsen's presentable works, such as "A Doll's
House" and "The Lady from the Sea." The latter com-
pany does not hesitate to give credit to the author and is
careful to describe the works in the titles as adaptations
from Ibsen's plays. It is evidently not haunted by a
fear that Ibsen's ghost may come back and demand the
princely price of five and twenty simoleons for scenario
rights.
IT is both gratifying to ourselves and good for the mo-
tion picture industry, that our late emphatic warning
against a continued overproduction of the "Cowboy-
Sherifif-Indian" reels has borne fruit. One film maker
goes on record as saying that these productions have
"passed from popular favor" and another, in advertising
for good scenarios, states that "cowboy and Indian sto-
ries will not be considered." There may be a successful
revival of a better kind of these films later on, but at the
present they are drugs on the market and a decided
shrinkage in the supply will be a welcome relief to all
except the lovers of dime-novel literature.
* * *
T N various parts of the country attempts have lately
•*■ been made to have the exhibitors of a city or town
unite, as do managers of theaters, and agree on certain
lines of a division of territory and on a minimum price
of admission of ten cents. In some places the exhibitors
did get together on the minimum of ten cents, in other
places the men with the largest seating capacity, imagin-
ing to see a chance of freezing out competitors with the
smaller capacity, have stood by the nickel as the smallest
unit of admission. In one large city in New England
the local press took a deep interest in the situation and
when the plan for a minimum of ten cents was defeated
through dissension among the exhibitors, the news-
papers devoted columns on the first page to what they
called "the people's victory." The facts in the case show
how deep is the hold of the picture on the public and
how hard it is to get exhibitors to act together, even
when self-interest would seem to commend a step in the
right direction.
* * *
OUR esteemed friend of the Dramatic Mirror, whose
comments lately have shown a lamentable paucity
of ideas and a woful lack of originality, seeks to eke out
his weekly lucubrations by an occasional fling at The
Moving Picture World. The quality of self-praise is
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not known for the sweetness of its perfume, but to
the olfactory nerves of the man who enthusiastically
blows his own horn, the smell is imperceptible. The
latest outburst of the notorious modesty of the "Specta-
tor" comes in these characteristic words: "... The
Mirror, the hrst theatrical journal to become seriously
interested in pictures, pointed out the dramatic possibili-
ties of the films. ..." Truly the "Spectator" is the gen-
uine Claude Eclair of the him industry. It was he who
invented the pictures, discovered the dramatic possibilities
of the films, aided the poor benij^hted manufacturer, and
out of the immensity of his inexhaustible intellect pro-
duced suggestion after suggestion, thus saving the indus-
try from perdition and incidentally securing some valuable
advertising without which the blessed sheet would be in a
bad way financially. As it is now the tail wags the dog;
the moving picture sustains, nourishes and preserves the
dramatic end of the publication. Wc hope that the
gigantic brains of the "Spectator" will continue to aid the
industry in its proper development, and we shudder at the
thought of losing his co-operation. In the meantime we
admonish him not to be too modest and retiring, and sug-
gest the violet as a proper emblem for his department,
for that gentle flower is supposed to blush at its own
sweetness and perfection. So long, you brave and
modest Qaude, hero and savior.
Hasty Judgment
WE have received two letters from Quincy, 111.,
complaining of the picture entitled "The Secret
of the Confessional." One of the letters is
from the Rev. M. J. Foley, who is the editor of "The
Western Catholic," and the other bears the signature of
H. E. Nelson, manager of the Colonnade Theater. The
language, both of the reverend critic and the manager, is
perhaps a trifle intemperate. We are urged in both let-
ters to look at the picture and use all possible efforts
toward its suppression. If we understand the language
of the reverend gentleman correctly, he intends to bring
the matter to the attention of the National Federation of
Catholic Societies and use all his influence to have that
organization put its official ban on the picture. He be-
lieves that the condemnation of the reel by the Federation
will stop its being shown in the big cities, "but, of course,
anything is good enough for the smaller towns." The
grave charge is made in both letters, that the picture
tends "to ridicule and insult the Catholic religion."
The attitude of The Moving Picture Worij) on this
subject is too well known to need a new definition. We
condemn without reservation the making of any picture,
which will offend the religious sensibilities of any man,
woman or child, no matter to what religion they may
belong. Not only do we deplore the direct insult or
ridicule, but even the profaning of sacred things when
the exigencies of a drama would seem to demand it, we
hold in utter abhorrence. We therefore approached our
task of reviewing the film, against which such bitter
words had been said, in a rather austere spirit. After
viewing the film carefully we are unable to agree with
the vitriolic censure of our correspondents. While the
title is foolish and injudiciously chosen and while a feel-
ing of tact and delicacy might have prevented the treat-
ment of the subject in the first place, there is nothing in
it which justifies the savage outbursts of priest and ex-
hibitor.
Here is the story : A medieval duke suspects the con-
jugal fidelity of his wife. The woman, who has been
indiscreet or worse, repents of her folly and sin and goes
to confession. To get proof of the wife's faithlessness
the duke has the confessional watched by some hired
ruffians. The guilty woman makes her avowal to the
priest and to show her desire of atoning for the past
brings with her a box containing all the letters and love-
tokens that might remind her of the illicit relation. The
priest hears the confession, is horrified at the woman's
transgression, takes the box from her and makes her
kneel down and profess penitence for her sins, after
which he absolves her. As the priest leaves the church
the ruftians fall upon him and by main force wrest the
incriminating box out of his hands.
True, the subject is as old as Boccaccio and Petrarch,
the acting is theatrical in the extreme, but where is the
insult to the Church of Rome? We are sure the inte-
rior of the church with the confessional in the back-
ground was taken from reality. The father confessor
appears an ideal man of God, horrified at sin. but merci-
ful to the sinner. The wife, foolish rather than wicked,
repents of her sin and her religious training suggests to
her an unburdening of her heart at the feet of a con-
fessor. There is not even the slightest suggestion that
the priest violated the sacred seal of the confessional;
he resists, as far as his great age and feebleness allow,
the assault of the rufiians and yields to nothing but su-
perior physical force.
We should like the reverend critic and our exhibitor
to define more in detail what they consider the "insulting
and ridiculing part of the film." We have followed the
suggestion of the exhibitor, who advised us to take a
Catholic to see the picture and he would "be quick to see
its faults." The man, after looking at the picture with
every predisposition to criticise it unfavorably, declared
he could see nothing in it "that would shock the average
Catholic."
After carefully reading the letter of Rev. M. J. Foley
and having seen the picture, we are inclined to doubt,
whether the gentleman has looked at the reel himself.
Perhaps the title offended him and he condemned on
hearsay evidence without personal investigation. We will
always denounce the sectarian or controversial film, but
we must in fairness to manufacturer and exhibitor judge
each case on its proper merits.
LIVE WIRES.
By Louis Reeves Harrison.
There are plenty of dead ones in the moving picture busi-
ness— for that matter there are plenty in every business.
The man who sits in his office and hears all about it may
think that he knows all about it, but there is only one way
to find out what is going on in the motion picture exhibi-
tions and that is to follow the Arab motto: "Don't send;
go thyself." Go every day and see the plays beginning
"Mother Must Pay the Rent" and ending without the slight-
est variation in an embracing young couple, with or with-
out the parental benediction. Go and see how falsely the
West is represented. Out there they had electric surface
lines when we were running horse cars on Broadway. They
are running dining cars and sleeping cars over the trolley
lines while we still have horse cars in New York City. Out
there, where the farms are ploughed and crops harvested by
machinery, where high-class periodicals have the largest per
capita ciculation, where the percentage of illiteracy is smaller
than in any other part of the world, where the schools are
better than the churches, where the homes are beautiful and
common people prosperous and civilization is first to ap-
proach enlightenment, one would think from moving pic-
tures shown that there were nothing but Indians, cowboys,
sheriffs, settlers on the verge of starvation — "fergit it."
I must applaud the Biograph Company for good taste in
showing the "West Beautiful," and any other country that
does not misrepresent that part of our country which is more
truly representative of American spirit and progress than
any other section.
What are the people of this country thinking about?
What subjects most engage the attention of those who
think?
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
You will never find that out in the office unless you look
deep into the subject by a careful examination of articles
in all the leading periodicals. Buy a few copies of the mag-
nificent "Country Life" and study subjects there considered,
or those of any other advanced magazine circulating among
the home-loving people. Get out of the rut, and there is
no worse rut than that of playing one tune on a single
string.
"He put in his thumb and pulled out a plum and said,
'What a great boy am I?'"
What would the dead ones do if I were to head my article
"Educational Films?" Not read it or have a cold chill run-
ning down where a spine ought to be. I would not dare use
the word because of a narrow conception that it means the
communication of knowledge to unwilling pupils by some
dogmatic pedagogue with a ruler in one hand and a Latin
grammar in the other. The first definition of the word,
however, is the broad one pertaining to the cultivation of
the mind, the feelings and the manners. It is the direction
of taste, sentiment and conduct by experience and impres-
sion, and that is the sense in which I use it — the broad and
true sense understood by all live wires.
A live periodical devoted to fiction has this sentiment
on the first page of each number, indicating why it is issued:
"Its prime purpose is to provide lively entertainment for
minds that are not primitive."
Did you ever stop to think of how the human mind
rose from its primitive condition through the very charac-
ter and quality of natural affection? From the simple love
of offspring, family ties, social organization and political
life have been gradually evolved, and that natural kindness
which is in all of us still prevails over other emotions, the
conqueror of them all? Hence, the appeal of the play, which
depicts love, gratitude, sympathy, generosity, courage, self-
denial or succor. And whatever rouses this dominating
tendency to common betterment operates as a tremendous
educational force — it is not a question of the future — it is
going on in every moving picture of merit shown on the
screen. The man who opposes all that is fine and progres-
sive in human affairs by sending out photoplays that are
false, offensive or degrading, is not only a dead one, but he
is giving all the rest of us the true measure of himself —
"By their works ye shall know them." So with the exhibitor
or the renter who advocates low plays. He is asserting that
the mothers who take their children to the exhibition —
they number many millions — are incapable of mental en-
joyment and natural affection and unaffected by contempla-
tion of what is beautiful in scenery and settings or delight-
ful in action on the screen.
Our men have high opinions of the worth of action and
behavior in the plays of passion and struggle where principles
of honor or courage or gallantry are concerned, whereas they
are nauseated by what is flat, stale and mentally unprofitable.
Plays are ineffectual, if not demoralizing, that leave a bad
taste in the mouth. It might as well be said of the stories
on the screen as of those in the magazine, that they should
be "to provide lively entertainment for minds that are not
primitive."
In the various departments conducted by a staff of editors
in this publication, encouragement and instruction are com-
bined in the most attractive forms possible for the benefit of
exhibitors, producers, playwrights, directors, actors and
those engaged in mechanical work, because it is recognized
that all of these contribute to a common welfare. This
should be the spirit of the pictured play. The photoplay goes
forth to a large and varied audience occupied with individ-
ual pursuits and special character, but a very large proportion
of that audience is ready to absorb information that may be of
general benefit. The best photodramas arc constructed to
entertain — that is their foremost purpose — but even to do
this they must reach the finest motives. If one of them de-
picts a tragedy for the purpose of engaging human sympathy
or presents a comedy for the simple purpose of a good,
honest laugh, it can at the same time be so well done as to
carry the thought and sentiment of the audience to high
planes instead of low ones, thus adding to common ordinary
happiness or quickening the nobler emotions according to
the character of the story told. But it must be fully real-
ized by those who are live wires that there lies a tremendous
resource of mental pleasure in these productions which is so
closely allied with the natural affections as to make them
instructive as well as entertaining, especially to those of us
who have grown weary of what is false and behind the times
on the stage and to those on whom the full measure of our
future hopes rest — the coming generation.
PICTURE THEATER NOT A "THEATER."
Pennsylvania Judge Decides That Because a Place Is Called
a "Theater" It Does Not Become a "Theater"
Under the Law.
Down in Pennsylvania there is a law compelling places
fitted up for theatrical and operatic entertainments and
museums to pay a license for the privilege. Under that
statute action was brought against a picture theater man-
ager named Beatty in Allegheny County, Pa., to compel pay-
ment of the license on the ground that he was running a
theater. The case has just been decided by the judge of
the Court of Common Pleas. It is indexed as C. P. No. 2,
Allegheny County, July Term, 1910, No. 608. The opinion
of the Court is given here in full:
SHAFER, J. This is an amicable action of assumpsit, in which the
parties have stated a case for the opinion of the court. From this it appears
that the defendant is the lessee and occupant on the first floor of a building
in the City of Pittsburgh, of a room 26 feet by 180 feet in which the de-
fendant carries on a moving picture show from 9 o'clock A. M. to 13
o'clock P. M. every day except Sunday, charging an admission fee of 5
cents. The entertainment furnished to the public consists of the exhibi-
tion of moving pictures upon a screen at the end of the room, and music by
a small orchestra, which plays during the exhibition of the pictures. The
action is to recover the license fee provided by the Act of June 24, 1895,
P. L. 249, which act provides for an annual license to be paid by the
owners and lessees of buildings fitted up and used "for theatrical and
operatic entertainments or for the exhibition of museums." the question for
determination is whether the moving picture show is a theatrical entertain-
ment, it being admitted that it is not an operatic nor a museum. The act
in question makes the giving of such a theatrical entertainment without be-
ing licensed a misdemeanor, a subject of indictment, and is therefore to be
strictly construed in favor of the defendant. Without, however, applying
any strict construction to the act, we are of the opinion that a moving pic-
ture show is not in any proper sense of the word a theatrical entertainment.
While the word "theater," from, its etymoiogy, might indicate any place
where the public is to be entertained by looking at something, its ordinary
use is to indicate a playhouse containing a stage upon which persons ap-
pear to represent character or incident by speech or other means. We are
of the opinion, therefore, that the defendant's moving picture show is not
a theatrical performance within the meaning of the act. It is therefore
ordered that judgment be entered for the defendant.. 20 Dist., R.
The correspondent of the Moving Picture World, Mr. Ed-
win L. Mattern, of Pittsburg, Pa., expresses the opinion that
the decision of the Court of Common Pleas will be sustained
by the Supreme Court.
AMERICAN PLAYERS AS FIREFIGHTERS.
The studio of the American Film Mfg. Co., in California,
ordinarily a scene of activity, was greatly augmented by the
appearance of the State Fire Warden recently. In South-
ern California martial law supercedes the civil law in case
of brush fires, and it is only necessary for the warden to
tag a man and say "you're it" in order to obtain recruits
to fight the fires that rage along the mountain sides and
valleys when the sage brush, dry as timber, affords food
for the flames.
Mr. Dwan, the director in charge, was busy rehearsing
some scenes completing a picture, so that he could allow
Thanksgiving Day to all the employees of the company,
when the appearance of the fire warden greatly accelerated the
action in the scene. Performers and cowboys who face the muz-
zle of a fortj'-five every day without flinching, faded away into
secret hiding places before the advance of the man with
the star.
In their hurry to seek other haunts where fire wardens
are conspicuous by their absence, one of the cowboys fell
down and the others beiiind him, stumbling over his pros-
trate form, soon made a human pyramid five men deep. The
man with the star promptly approached the struggling heap
and pressed them into service, regardless of the storm of
protest that it would interfere with the making of motion
pictures. They were hurried to the scene of the fire and
for forty-eight hours, without sleep or rest, struggled against
the advance of the fire fiend.
Their Thanksgiving dinner consisted of dried corned beef
served them on the job. At last, dirty and smoke begrimed,
they were allowed to return to town and rest. The per-
formers were more fortunate than the cowboys and hurried
into town, for they realized if caught and forced to fight
the fire it would sadly hamper the work in the studio, and
the compensation paid by the State would never cover the
amount lost to the company in time or money. For the
future protection of the company, whose interests he repre-
sents, Mr. Dwan has taken legal steps to prevent a recurrence
of a similar levy, for while the American players are as
keen to protect public property as any men. they realize
that there are others better suited to that strenuous toil and
in greater need of the money.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLX)
I "DO
Staging the Passion Play.
By Jas. S. McQuade.
I1IA\ K rcccivcil a letter from S. L. Kothapfcl. of the
Lyric, iMinncapoIis, in vvliicli he dwells on the splen-
did husiness he has been shcnvin;^ to with the ""Pas-
sion Play."' Early this month, Manager Kothapfel made
a special feature of that film, showing it for four days,
and turning people away during that time, notwithstaml-
ing the Lyric's seating capacity of 1700. The demaml
for this film, as presented by Manager Rothapfel, was s<>
great that he was induced to put it on again for a solid
week, beginning Monday, December iSth.
As I know several exhibitors who will run this film
around Christmastide, I cannot do better than give a de-
scription of Mr. Rothapfel's presentation. As a prelude
to the feature the two reels, "Wild Birds in their Haunts"
(Pathe) and an old picture, "The Holy Land" (Pathc).
were projected. They were shown without a sound of
any kind, there being no music and no effects. By. this
time the audience was settled, and the doors were closed,
the curtains drawn, the house darkened, and the stage
curtain lowered.
In the far distance the pealing of chimes was heard.
This was immediately carried forward by the notes of
the "Ploly City," on the pipe organ. The stage curtain
was raised slowly and as the organ notes rolled more
sonorously over the audience, a gentle breath of the per-
fume of lilies was wafted out over the auditorium.
The stage had its customary settings, but in the places
of the members of the orchestra were twenty boys in
white vestments. The soloists of the Lyric were also in
vestments, and the fountain, hidden by palms, was play-
ing. A soft, pale blue light was cast on the water from
beneath.
With the curtain still rising slowly, the baritone, Mr.
Morehouse, sang the "Holy City." When the chorus
was reached, the choir boys joined, and as their first
notes struck, a pale blue light was gradually diffused
over the stage and the artistic settings, forming an eflfect
that was beautiful and appropriate. This effect was fur-
ther heightened by the previous strewing, carelessly, of
several dozen roses on the stage and on the steps leading
up to the screen.
The song numbers used in the "Passion Play" were as
follows :
Holy City Adams
Holy Night Willis
Sung by Miss Butler
.•\deste Fidelis
Sung by entire ensemble
.-\ Christmas Carol Gruber
Sung by choir
Fraisc Ye the Father Gounod
The Palms Faure
Sung by Mrs. Mulhearn, introducing the passion
and death of Christ in the third reel
Calvary Rodney
Sung by Miss Butler
The Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah (Handel)
was sung by the entire ensemble, also the Doxolog>-, as a
finale.
Mr. Rothapfel has booked "Cinderella," Selig's great
three-reel feature, as the New Year's attraction, and is
arranging for a most elaborate presentation.
The work of Manager Rothapfel in Minneapolis is so
keenly appreciated by prominent people in that city that
club members, both ladies and gentlemen, are exerting
their influence to support him, and other people of in-
fluence go to the expense of printing circular letters and
mailing them to acquaintances and business men.
OLYMFIA THEATER. LYNN, MASS.
By Henry.
Greatly enlarged anri extensively improved in all particu-
lars, the (.)lympia Thtater, of Lynn, Mass., began doing
business for the pres»-iit season durmg October, .As the
house stands at present it is one of the niost up-to-date
vaudeville and picture theaters in the country as the photos
will p.irlly verily.
Olympia Theater, Lynn, Mass.
This enormous house has a seating capacity of 3,200. with
a stage 45 by 89. No expense was spared in bringing the
Olympia to the highest state of theater construction. The
house was redecorated in gold, crimson and cream. New
heating and vcntil.iting apparatus h.is been installed and an
operating room of a nni«iiie kind w.t~ built The operating
Olympia Theater, Lynn, Mass.
room is located outside of the building and the projection is
thrown between the first and second balconies. One of the
novel installations is that of a moving stairway or escalator,
which is a great inducement for patrons to fill the upper part
of the house.
Nothing has been left undone for the comfort and safety
of the Olympia patrons and Manager Lord should be justly
proud of his house. The latest Licensed pictures and numer-
ous vaudeville acts make up a program which is considered
one of the best in Lynn.
The account of the boy who went daft on moving pictures,
and hanged himself with a piece of clothes line, may revive
the comparison of the moving picture show with the blood-
and-thunder dime novel. If it should, there is this to be said
in favor of the moving picture show — a boy can't hide it in-
side his geography and absorb it during school hours. —
Brooklyn Times.
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Indiana Motion Picture Exliibitors League
Organized at Indianapolis Amid Harmony and Enthusiasm. Thorough Plans Laid for State-wide Membership.
By James S. McQuade.
THE first convention of the Indiana Motion Picture Ex-
hibitors' League was held in Indianapolis at the Clay-
pool Hotel, Thursday, Dec. 12. The avowed purpose
of the meeting was to effect a State organization in order that
Indiana exhibitors might be better able to protect their in-
terests from unfriendly legislation and other influences affect-
ing their welfare. More satisfactory relations with exchanges,
a representation in film censorship, and other minor objects
will be sought through the organization.
The Morning Session.
Fifty-five exhibitors were present (five of whom repre-
sented Indianapolis) at the opening session, which was held
from 10 o'clock a. m. until noon. The visitors were given an
address of welcome by Andrew Smith, vice-president of the
Capital Bank, of Indianapolis, also secretary of the Indiana
Banks Association, and treasurer of the Commercial
Club, of Indianapolis. Mr. Smith dwelt on the good
services rendered by the Indiana organization of bankers
in discouraging unfavoraole legislation for exhibitors and
by supporting measures that contributed to their interests.
He also reminded them that similar results could be accom-
plished by organization.
H. S. Dickson, owner of the Dreamland Theater, Win-
chester, Ind., president of the State temporary organization
and chairman of the convention, warmly thanked Mr. Smith
for his words of welcome and concurred in the opinion that
the moving picture business would be greatly benefited by
the intelligent organization of exhibitors.
Substance of M. A. Neff's Speech.
M. A. Neff, president of the Moving Picture League of
America, next addressed the convention. The substance of
his remarks, in part, was as follows: Only a few years ago
the moving picture was unknown; to-day there are nearly
16,000 motion picture theaters entertaining and educating
millions of our citizens. The motion picture and its popu-
larity have eclipsed any other line of business ever known.
The motion picture in commerce, education, religion, poli-
tics and history has rapidly developed our modern civiliza-
tion. The historian may write, the lecturer may tell of the
past, but the motion picture shows things as they really
were, and not as someone else has seen them.
Schools throughout the country will shortly be teaching
history, geography, and other branches of study, by means
of the motion picture. It will not be long until the churches
will be filled to overflowing to see pictures, and hear the
lectures accompanying them — and these lectures will be de-
livered by men who are now condemning the picture show.
Moving pictures will be an educational factor in army
and navy maneuvers, and they will exert a powerful influence
in stimulating patriotism. The scenes of the War for Inde-
pence and the Civil War, as reproduced in moving pictures,
will remain in memory long after the description on the
printed page is forgotten.
Surgery has been advanced many years by the picture.
Gerrns of disease are being shown daily on the curtains and
physicians and surgeons are enthusiastic supporters of the
motion picture. The barefooted boy in the country is fast
becoming acquainted with Broadway and State Street, and
the city boy, who has never seen the country, is fast learn-
ing the manner of living and the environment in rural
surroundings.
China, bowed down by the tyranny of a despotic govern-
ment for centuries, has learned to feel the galling sores of
her burden, through the medium of the motion picture. The
latter has forced the truth home, where millions of books and
thousands of devoted men and women have failed.
Mr. NefTF recently met a gentleman, just returned from
China, after a stay of two years, who informed him that
the moving picture, more than all the other forces of civili-
zation, was responsible for the present movement to over-
throw the old despotic order of things.
In Mr. Neff's opinion, the organization of motion picture
exhibitors will become the strongest in the world; but, no
matter how strong or whatever the grievance of the mem-
bers, due consideration and justice should always prevail in
their councils. No man, organization or corporation should
ever presume to intimidate or force others to submit to them
in unjust matters, and the whole people should ever remem-
ber that an organization must not be held responsible or
condemned for the acts of two or three of its members.
There was one Judas, but the eleven remaining apostles
were not condemned for his act.
It is the object of the organization to discourage the use
of suggestive or low class pictures and to insist on being
furnished the best films obtainable. The exhibitors, therefore,
should have a voice as to the films they receive, and should
have representation in national film censorship. The mov-
ing picture shows of America do a business of $500,000,000
a year, and a business of such magnitude should be able to
wield a far-reaching influence.
The aphorism, "If the spirit of man is ever discovered,
it will be focused by motion photography," was indulged in
by Mr. Neff during his remarks.
C. M. Christenson, secretary of the National Exhibitors'
League and owner of the Broadway and other theaters in
Cleveland, was the next speaker. He dwelt on the benefits
of organization, and referred to the good work already done
in his home city, which is apparent to all interested in ex-
hibition there.
H. S. Dickson followed, and also treated of the benefits
to be derived from hearty co-operation. He spoke of the
initial, temporary organization formed in Cleveland by In-
diana exhibitors, during the convention of the National
League last August. Since then these members have been
working in the interests of State organization, and laying
plans for the Indianapolis convention.
The floor was next taken by F. J. Rembusch, of Shelby-
ville, Ind., secretary and treasurer of the temporary State
organization. Among other pertinent remarks he stated
that the expenses of the meetings of the State organization
about to be formed would be borne by the fund created by
the initiation fees of members, which should be fixed at $5
each. The convention was then adjourned for lunch.
The Afternoon Session.
The morning session was an open meeting and the after-
noon session was also open for the first hour. H. S. Dick-
son presided. After roll call, it was suggested by him that a
constitution and by-laws be considered, recommending at
the same time that the constitution and by-laws of the Ohio
Exhibitors' League be considered for amendment and adop-
tion. This was done, and later, in the closed meeting, the
Ohio constitution and by-laws were adopted, after making
a few minor changes. The title of the Indiana organization
was next considered, and it was carried that it should be
the Indiana Motion Picture Exhibitors' League. The list
of officers was next considered and it was agreed to include
a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. The in-
itiation fee was then fixed at $5, after which a committee of
five was appointed to make the necessary changes in the
Ohio constitution and by-laws, before referred to, which are
to be read at the next meeting. The convention then ad-
journed to have a photograph of the members taken in
group.
The closed afternoon meeting lasted from 3.30 p. m. till
5.00 p. m. The new officers appointed for the Indiana
League are: H. S. Dickson, president; five vice-presidents,
viz: H. F. Prentice, Terre Haute; Earl Rife, Logansport;
Joseph Bommerscheim, Ft. Wayne; R. H. Canon, Muncie,
and W. R. Deaton, Warsaw; John Gavin, of Indianapolis,
treasurer, and F. J. Rembusch, of Shelbyville and Indian-
apolis, secretary.
State Organizers Appointed.
It was carried that the next meeting should be held in
Indianapolis on the first Tuesday in February, 1912. and
that a State organizer should be appointed to call on every
exhibitor in the State. This was afterwards amended, two
organizers — one for the southern and the other for the north-
ern half of the State — being decided upon. Charles H. Daugh-
erty, owner of the New Irvin Theater, Winchester, Ind.. was
appointed for the northern half, and D. L. Bryan, of the
Picture Theater, Rockport for the southern half. These
organizers have been furnished with credentials by President
Dickson, authorizing them to enroll members and collect
initiation fees.
Some Subjects Discussed At Closed Meeting.
During the closed meeting the question of the number of
reels used at a show was discussed, and the use of three
reels for five cents was condemned, while two reels for that
admission were recommended. Vaudeville, in connection
with moving picture shows was strongly discountenanced,
and straight moving picture shows strongly commended.
Shortly after five o'clock the convention was dissolved and
the members proceeded to the banquet hall.
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The Banquet.
Covers were laid for 60 people. V. J. Rcmbuscli ^va^
toastmaster. Amony the invited quests present were: Ki>l)rii
Lieber, manager of the Indianapolis branch of the General
Film Co.; F. Manrielbaum, of the i-eature and Educational
Film Co., Cleveland, and H. Brient. I'"loyd Hrown and Lotii-.
Baum. of Manager Lieber's otVice staff. It was nearly ei^ht
o'clock when the banqueters arose, much of the time being
devoted to pithy short speeches by nearly all of those pres-
ent. It was conceded that Mr. Lieber made the speech of th.-
evening.
Names of Those Present.
Following are the names of those present at the conven-
tion: H. S. Uickson, the Dreamland, Winchester, Ind.; H.
V. Prentice, the Fountain, Terrc Haute; Otis Kilby, the
Arcade, Winchester; H. L. St. Clair, the Orpheum. Ham-
mond; Ray Palmer, the New Grand, Washington; F. M.
Palmer, the New Grand, Washington; Chas. Powell, the
Powell's, Redkey; Geo. G. Ball, La Purdette, Lafayette;
Chas. H. Daughcrty, New Irvin, Winchester; Louis A. Kkne,
the .\rc; Lafayette; C. E. McNairy, the Habit, Tipton; J.
E. Anderson, the Court, Tipton; E. L. Rife, the Grand and
the Tolego. Logansport; C. E. Adams, the Fairyland. Leban-
on; J. W. Downey, the Arc, Monticello; C. H. Williams, the
Dreamland, Seymour; A. Chrismer, the Lyric, Connersville;
Celby Miller, the Palace, Greensburg; O. B. Simmonds, the
Majestic. Muncie; F. W. Simmonds the Majestic Muncie; D.
L. Bryan, of Bryan Bros., the Picture, Rockport; Joe Bom-
merscheim, the Gaiety, Ft. Wayne; R. H. Canon, the Royal,
Muncie; F. D. Tallman. the Electric, Bunker Hill; M. R.
Tourner, the Vaudette, Michigan City; F. J. Rembusch, the
Manhattan, Indianapolis, and the Crystal. Shelbyville, Ind.;
W. R. Deaton, the ^voyal, Warsaw; J. F. Trulock, Indian-
apolis; Edward C. Pachler, Indianapolis; F. L. Walker,
the Lyric, Peru; Bert Hicks, the Star, Kokomo;
John Larmore, Knightstown; Q. T. Lyons, the New
Loreka, Knightstown; Sprague Green, the Lyric, Ft. Wayne;
W. C. Yutzy, the Olympic, Lebanon; L. J. Brown, the
Pastime, Brazil; W. O. Tarkington, the Lyric, Kokomo; W.
L. Overholzer, the Royal, Indianapolis; R. S. Reed. Kokomo;
.•\. M. Dickson, the Princess and the Orpheum, Wabash; C.
H. Dickson, the Princess and the Orpheum, Wabash; H. S.
Logan, the Eagle, Wabash; G. Lillard Jones, the Ideal,
Kokomo; E. Tarkington, the Lyric, Kokomo; Ed. E. Hiatt,
the Palace, Frankfort; H. C. Heisler, the Colonial, Ft.
Wayne; S. M. Grimes, the Arc and Joy, Brazil; John B.
Hubert, the Two Johns, Indianapolis; John A. Victor, the
Two Johns. Indianapolis; H. W. Summers, the Orpheum,
Anderson; M. A. NefF, Cincinnati, Ohio; C. M. Christenson,
the Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio; Jos. H. Gavin, the Illinois.
Indianapolis.
CONVENTION BREVITIES.
The stag aspect of the convention was happily relieved
by the gracious presence of four charming ladies from Ko-
komo, Ind. Miss M. E. Wood and Mrs. Etta M. .Albaugh. of
the Star Theater, were accompanied by B. J. Hicks, manager
of that house. Miss Emma Tarkington was accompanied by
her brother, W. O. Tarkington, owner of the Lyric, and
Mrs. G. Lillard Jones, owner of the Ideal, were also in the
party. We take our hats off to Kokomo, and wonder if
there are any more at home like them. Mr. and Miss Tark-
ington are near relatives of Booth Tarkington, the well-known
author.
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E. A. Schultz and L. A. Woodward, of the Enterprise
Optical Co.. Chicago, were busy hustlers on convention day.
Seven Motiographs were sold by their combined efforts, and
quite a number of good prospects are in sight for the
near future. Mr. Schultz left for Dayton, Columbus and
Toledo, O., after the convention proceedings had closed.
* * ♦
I had a chat with Herman Becker, of the Royal Theater.
Vincennes, Ind., who arrived too late to take a part in the
convention, but who expressed the purpose to join the League
as soon as possible. The Royal is the leading picture thea-
ter in Vincennes, and seats 350 people. Manager Becker
looks for good business around the holiday season.
* * *
I met the Hams, father and son. at the office of the Gen-
eral Film Co., one day. Mr. Ham, Sr., owns and manages the
Rex Theater, Bloomington Ind., and Mr. Ham, Jr., runs the
Nickelo at Linton. Ind. Both seemed pleased with business
conditions. They arrived too late for the convention.
• * *
P. B. Powell, of the Royal Theater, Noblesville, Ind.. was
another visiting exhibitor that arrived too late for the con-
vention. However, he called at the Claypool to meet Presi-
dent Dickson on Wednesday, Dec. 13. for the purpose of en-
rolling. Business was only fair according to Manager Powell.
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"Joe" Bommerscheim, of the Gaiety, Ft. Wayne; Sprague
Green, of the Lyric, and H. C. Hcisler, of the Colonial, in the
same city, were a trio of enthusiastic "Leaguers." "Joe"
formerly ran a house in Streator, III., and is now making
good in his new home. He told me that he made big suc-
cesses with "Foul Play" and "The Battle." He booked
"Vanity Fair" for two days while in Indianapolis, and ex-
pects big returns from it. Manager Bommerscheim is a
strong believer in newspaper advertising. All three exhib-
itors are showing to good business.
* * *
H. F. Prentice, owner and manager of the Fountain,
Terre Haute, is a wideawake exhibitor, who takes great pride
in his new house. It was finished about 18 weeks ago at a
cost of $15,000. The State inspector of Indiana, after mak-
ing a thorough examination of the Fountain, pronounced it
one of the safest, best equipped and ventilated in the State.
Mr. Prentice has been seven years in the exhibition business.
He formerly owned the old Nickelodeon in Terre Haute.
Business is fair for this season of the year. As has been
stated elsewhere, Mr. Prentice was elected one of the five
vice-presidents of the Indiana League.
* * *
E. Mandelbaum, owner of the Feature and Educational
Film Co., with head offices in Cleveland, was greeted by
many friends at the convention. It was Mr. Mandelbaum's
intention to give a private exhibition of the feature films,
"Zigomar" and "Love and Aviation," but through an unfor-
tunate hitch the former film was delayed by the express
company and had not arrived at midnight, on Tuesday. "Love
and Aviation" was shown in the Lyric late Tuesday night,
and was pronounced a fine subject by all who saw it. Mr.
Mandelbaum left for' Chicago early Wednesday morning.
* * *
F. J. Rembusch, secretary of the Indiana Motion Picture
Exhibitors' League, owns the Crystal in Shelbyville, Ind.,
and the Manhattan, in Indianapolis. He is building a beauti-
ful new modern theater in Shelbyville, that will be a credit
to the city and to the film business. He purchased the Man-
hattan about three months ago and, under his direction,
business has increased encouragingly.
THERE'S CLASS IN MUSKOGEE.
Oklahoma Town Has Many Good Photoplay Houses — Uses
Best Pictures — Bars the Cowboy and Indian Product.
A correspondent of the Moving Picture World, writing
from Muskogee, Okla., tells a particularly interesting story
of the character of the photoplay house in that thriving and
enterprising city of the comparatively new West. "Strange
and parado.xical as it may seem," he observes, "Muskogee, in
the heart of the so-called Indian country, has taken an ad-
vanced stand in the motion picture line, both the exhibitors
and exhibitions being far superior to those in a number of
the older communities." Continuing, our correspondent ex-
plains: "To begin with, it is only the high-class pictures
that are appreciated here, Indian and cowboy films at the
present time being strictly tabqoed. While these thrillers may
go in the effete East, they do not take well in this country,
the reason being that the motion-play Indian and cowboy do
not exist. An Indian as pictured in the photoplays would
be a greater curiosity in Muskogee than in New York City.
"Muskogee has seven theaters in which pictures are the
principal attraction, one vaudeville house in which one reel
of film is run at each performance and one house where
high-class attractions are shown. The Muskogee Amusement
Co. owns and operates four theaters, in all of which Licensed
films are shown. These theaters are numbered from "One"
to "Four" and are named "Wigwams." Practically the en-
tire output of the Motion Picture Patents Co. is shown in
these theaters, forty-eight reels being used every week. The
Lenhart Theater also uses the Licensed films. The Yale
Amusement Co. operates two theater^, in both of which In-
dependent pictures are exhibited. The combined seating
capacity of the different picture theaters exceeds 3,000. so it
can be seen that thi>^ city is doing its full share in supporting
the motion picture business.
"All seven motion picture theaters in Muskogee are well
built and handsomely equipped. In the Wigwam theaters the
Powers and Edison machines are used, and the same is
true of the other theaters. A feature in connection with
the Wigwam theaters is that all pictures are censored by a
committee from the Federation of Women's Clubs. The
best people of the city are the strongest supporters of the
motion pictures and high class and feature films are as well
advertised here as the standard attractions at the big
theaters."
The Song and the Singer.
MONTE HOW.MtU, whose portrait appiars below, is one of Harold
Rossiler's best boosters. He is a conscientious hardworking gen-
tleman, with a good voice and good stage presence and is putting
over some of the Harold Rossiter hits in a manner that makes them hit a
little harder. "Down in Melody Lane," "The Undertaker Man," "I'm
Awfully Glad the Girl I Had Has Found Another Beau," and "Barnyard
Rag" are among his best winners at the present writing. Mr. Howard is
singing in and around Chicago, at present appearing in the Jones Linicke
and Schaefler theatres.
Max Reinold is another of the Harold Rossiter staff who is making
friends and holding them, too, with his rendition of the many good songs
from this popular house. Mr. Reinold is also working Chicago and vicinity
and his repertoire includes "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," "Down In
Melody Lane," "Girl of My Dreams," "Years, Years Ago," "The Under-
taker Man," and "There's a Mother Old and Gray Who Needs Me Now."
Tom Mayo Geary is professional manager for Harold Rossiter and says
business is booming. A glance in their offices at 14S N. Clark Street (Ran-
dolph Building) seems to bear out his claim for they are always busy up there.
E. Clinton Keithley (prof, manager for The Forster Music Co., Suite 60
Grand Opera House), is radiant with the outlook for his new song "A Gar-
land of Old Fashioned Roses." He says this number is taking the public
fancy quicker than he dared to hope for. It must be going fast, for a com-
poser's hopes are high as a general rule. But in this case the composer has
something substantial to pin his faith upon, for "The Garland of Old
Fashioned Roses" is a good song and an encore winner every time. The
Forster Music Co. are concentrating their advertising efiforts upon this par-
ticular number, though of course they have a choice collection of other
good material which will interest the illustrated singer, among them being
Monte Howard, of the Harold Rossiter
Music Pub. Co.
"I Want to Hear a Southern Tune" (by Bob Sear and R. Jackson). This
company has also taken over the catalog of the Johnson Publishing Co.,
which includes "I'll Meet You on the Golden Shore," "Some Day You'll
Love Me," "Lucy Lee," and "The Girl For Me." They also have a couple
of new ones in reserve which will be announced later. Singers would be
wise to keep their eyes on the Forster Music Co. and its products; they are
handing out the kind of goods you want.
Leo Feist is fortunate in having on his Chicago staff of boosters a team
like Predeaux and Malchow. These gentlemen are clever musicians as well
as splendid singers and their team work is away above the average. Just
now they are featuring "My I^oving Honey Man" and "Italian Serenade,"
the latter being as good as the best of the many Italian dialect songs re-
cently produced. Another new Feist song is "Call Me Daddy," a number
which has been held in reserve but is now ready for the "publicity" stage
of the game. It is almost too soon to say what this song has done as it
has not yet had the chance to do a great deal, but it has all the earmarks
of a big HIT. It will undoubtedly be one of the winners in the coming
spring and summer song campaign. Watch for "Call Me Daddy;" it's got
"the markings"; the rest is up to you.
Betts and Binner (Randolph Building, 145 N. Clark Street) report things
are moving along in a very satisfactory manner. The songs this house is
working on just now are "Oh, That Musical Dream" (featured by Ray
Samuels the Ragtime Kid). "Some One Dreams of Someone," "Laughing
Eyes" (Indian song) and "That Funny Melody" (rag). These have all
make good for the singers using them as well as for the house publishing
them. They are also getting out some new material which will be an-
nounced in good time.
Charley Hudson (professional manager for Tell Taylor's "House of Bal-
lads") says the song "When We Were Sweethearts," is going big. The
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ialc» promitr to rivil ihotc of that ever popultr "Down by the Old Mill
Strram ' which ran ovrr the haKmillion mark long agu. Another ballad
of the »ame styK ji "Umler the (lid Oak Trcr" which it good fur an en-
core any old lime. Tell Taylor hai brrn pre rtniiirmly luccrHsful with longi
of thin character, and is rapidly becoming identilird with Ihem; au much to
that a singer can almost know in advance the nature and quality of one
of hit new ones. That these are always up to the high standard he hai set
for him^elf is proven by sales which are of steady growth. Other songs on
thr Tell Taylor catalog are "i'avy Jones and His Monoplane," "Tlir Roses
of Erin," "Forty Years .Ngo," and "Tare Thee Well" (a "toot-toot" song
with train whittle).
Frank Clark, who it butinett raanager for Ted. Snyder (at the "Buiy
Corner"), reports that butiness it all that could be detired. I don't re-
member if he put it ju't that way, now that I come to think of it, for there
it no limit to our dr<iire< for good business, but a long steady look at the
"Buty Corner" salesrooms will convince anybody that the Ted. Snyder Co
ii doing about all that can conveniently be handleil in its present quarters.
One of their best new numbers is "The Rag-lime Violin," which promises
much. "Mysterious Rag" is still scoring heavily and is being featured by
I.ou Butler and Tom Ilanley and others. "At One o'Oock in the Morning"
and "You've Got Me Hypnotized" are two new ones that arc making good
at present and "My Bill from Louisville" is attracting attention. You want
to notice these songs; you'll have to sing them to be "in the twim" this
scMon. Another that will soon be ready for you is called "Everybody Do-
ing It" and from what they tell me nearly everybody will be doing it (the
song) before long.
Thompson and Company (145 \. Clark Street) are putting out a new
ballad from which they are expecting great things. It is entitled "In My
Dreams That the .Moon Brings of You," words by Jos. Lyons and music by
Chat. McKelvey. It is just a little different from the usual run of "moon"
songs and has an inviting swing that ought to carry it across. Maud Webb
(she of the gorgeous voice) sang it at the Orphrum la>t week and man
aged to take encores even from the early audiences of milkmen. Thomp-
son & Co. also have another number which it would be worth your while to
look up. This is called "Let Me Know a Day Before," and it from the
pens of Casper Nathan (Lyrics) and Jimmie V. Monaco (music) and will
be just the thing for those liking a slow "rag" song. Notice the catchy
little lilt:
"If yon should get a feelin' that you want to come and see me
— Just let me know — .-V day before.
I'll tend the folks away so you'll have lots of time to love me,
— But let me know — .-V day before.
I'll show you 'round tOe flat, we'll have a cozy chat.
Then we can dine at nine and, honey, after that.
Oh, we'll 'let everybody be forgot till the milkman's at the door'
Just say you'll keep mum, if I let you come.
But let me know a day before."
There is a suggestion of "Auld Lang Syne" in this chorus that is cer-
tain to make them raise up and listen the first time they hear it and join
in the second time.
EASTMAN COMPANY GIVES IN.
Under threat of prosecution by the government, the East-
man Kodak Company of Rochester, N. Y., has decided to sell
its unpatented goods to all dealers and remove restrictions
on the sale of paper and plates. Details of the change of
policy have just been learned.
The independent dealers in the country have been fighting
the Eastman concern many years. They declared the Roch-
ester company restricted sales to agents and agreements
have been produced by retailers in which it was distinctly
stipulated that if the dealer attempted to handle goods to
compete with Eastman products it would not sell to the
dealer.
They charged that not only did the Eastman company sell
only to a restricted number, but dictated the prices at which
the product should be sold, taking the position that the goods
were under its direction until they had passed into the hands
of the consumer.
The new policy of the company is resulting in a big cut
in the price of photographic paper. Attorney-CJeneral Wick-
ersham, after the recent trust decisions, communicated with
the Eastman Company, informing it that its restrictions on
its unpatented articles were contrary to law.
The dealers will now be permitted to handle independent
papers, although they are still prohibited froin selling cam-
eras and films which have heretofore been boycotted. Inde-
pendent dealers will be forced to purchase the Eastman prod-
ucts through Eastman dealers, as the concern will refuse to
sell thera direct. — New York Times.
HISTORY OF THE TYPEWRITER IN PICTURES.
Pathe Freres have undertaken to depict in moving pictures
the evolution of the typewriter from the days of William
Sholes. The pictures will show the first rude models made
by Mr. Sholes in the early days in his little workshop at
Kenosha, Wis. By steps the progress of the great invention
will lead up- to the present methods of typewriter manufac-
ture, showing the great factories turning them out by
thousands.
MISS RUTH ROLAND.
It seems to be a happy faculty of the picture scouts of the Kalem
Coinpany to pick pretty girls from among the aspirants for picture
fame. Among the latest acquisitions is that of Miss Ruth Roland,
now a member of the Xo. 2 California Company, under the direc-
tion of P. C. Hartigan. Miss Roland began early to develop
histronic ability. While but a child of three years she was known
in Australia, Honolulu and along the Pacific Coast as the child
actress. She is now nineteen years of age, and quite a beauty as
well as a capable actress. Her accomplishments especially fit her
for picture work, for she is a capable horsewoman, a good swim-
mer and an adept with the foils.
NEW RULES FOR STANDEES.
In accordance with the views of MayT 'jaynor of New
York, the "standee" ordinance adopted by the aldermen has
been amended so that it provides for keeping the aisles clear
in all places of amusement. Certain spaces behind the or-
chestra seats will be marked by tape which can be easily
broken and the tape will keep the standees from encroaching
on the aisles. In this shape it is understood the ordinance
will be signed by the mayor and it will go into immediate
effect.
The new ordinance also makes it mandatory for proprietors
of theaters to protect all lights with glass coverings; they
must provide fire alarm apparatus, have fire prevention
appliances, and notify the city officials of accidents.
The Fire Commissioner is ordered to detail two men
where machinery and scenery are used, ind these men will
have control of employees and fire apparatus.
EXHIBITORS ASK FOR CURFEW.
Moving picture exliibitnrs <^n Milwaukee. Wis., at a meeting
of a city council committee, came out with a request for a
nine o'clock curfew. This was ofTered as a substitute for a
bill pending to keep children out of picture theaters after
9 p. m. The exhibitors claim that children do not always
go straight home, but loiter about and blame their late home-
coming upon the shows.
A unique military and historical parade has just been held
in Trier. Germany, in which were shown all the military cos-
tumes used in the German .Army since the 9th century. A
thousand years of development is an intportant study from
any standpoint. This picture presents an interest unusual
and peculiar to itself. It was included in Pathe's Weekly.
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Advertising for Exhibitors
Conducted by EPES WINTHROP SARGENT.
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FROM the Elite Theater. Cape Town, South Africa, comes the first
contribution to this departnitiit liom the southern continents. The
advertising is a single page, 5x8, carrying six advertisements and
tlie ten number program, which, by the way, runs for an entire week.
Fiix Edisons, a Kalem, a Pathe and an Ambrosio make up the bill. No
(lata is sent with the bill, but it is to be presumed that the advertising
more than pays for the publication and it is evidence that South Africa
is lined up on the side of "outside" advertising.
Starting In Right.
Harry G. VValdron, who started the Langdon and Electric theaters in
Langdon, N. D., a year ago, sends in copies of his opening announcement
in proof of his interest in this department, which he finds of value in
his work. The announcement is an eight-sheet railroad style folder.
The railroad style folds together like a time table instead of being paged
as a book. The matter is so well planned that we regret that we cannot
give it in full in these pages, but in a later letter Mr. Waldron writes
that he will be glad to send a copy to any exhibitor who encloses a
stamped, self addressed envelope. It will be most useful to tho?e about
to open a house, but there is much that is available generally. We par-
ticularly commend the frank fashion in which Mr. Waldron deals with
the subject of fire risk. Instead of a sweeping statement that there is no
danger of fire he explains why there is none in language that the child
can understand. The best way to stop a panic is by educating your audience
and this text does precisely that. It is so good that this portion is given
entire, with the suggestion that it may profitably be used as standing matter
by those who have space in their programs.
The exits are ample and wide enough to empty the house in less than
a minute should fire danger threaten. The electrical apparatus used in the
production of the picture, and all the parts of the projection machine are
carefully guarded and arranged to reduce fire risk in this theater to a
minimum. The entire operating room is sheet iron lined and nearly air
tight, making it absolutely fireproof. The danger of fire from the projection
machine is greatly overestimated. The film is of celluloid and of course, in-
flammable. The light rays, focused upon the film when stationary are in-
tense enough to set it on fire in about 15 to 20 seconds. An automatic
shutter on the machine, operated by a centrifugal governor, allov/s the light
to strike the film only when at full speed. When the speed is slackened,
the shutter drops. An accidental stop would never cause a film fire. In
addition to tliis there is another shutter operated by hand. The machine
used is an Edison Underwriters Model, the one approved by the New York
Fire Underwriters as being entirely safe in every respect. It meets the
most rigid requirements of insurance inspectors. If the light is intentionally
directed upon the film, by shutter being held up by hand, the film, after a
short exposure, will burn, but only the small spot exposed to the light will
be destroyed. The air tight metal springs which press the film smoothly
over the opening, prevent the fire from running along the film. The films
while on the machine, are enclosed in metal cases. When not in use, they
are kept in covered tin boxes. The entire reel of film is only about i %
inches in width, by 10 inches in diameter. Were this to be deliberately
burned in this operating room, the chances are no one in the theater would
know it. The room is ventilated to the exterior and the exit is swung out-
ward and self-closing by a strong spring. There is not one chance in a
thousand of burning a film and if a film were burned there is no danger of
smoke or fire in the theater.
Other sections deal with the making of pictures, their showing, the im-
mensity of the field covered, the intentions of the management and a de-
scription of the house. There isn't a line of bluff or brag in the entire
sheet.
Some Lantern Slide Hints.
Mr. Waldron also writes:
"In one of your recent issues you mention announcement slides made by
coating clear glass. There is nothing to compare with a Seed or other brand
of dry plate i^ by 4%. Cut off "4 of the length and you have the standard
size slide. With a fine, hard point, you can write readily. These can be
kept on hand, cut in the right size and can be used as fast as you can write.
I use these to announce all features, hours, prices, changes of show, in fact,
everything. In addition I use a good many to carry local merchants' ads.
A colored slide can't be made in time to announce special sales so I use the
written announcement. In addition I have a stock of humorous slides I
made by transferring the design to the plate by carbon paper then scratch-
ing the plate. The plates cost 45c. a dozen, retail."
It is pointed out to Mr. Waldron that he pays the cost of plates care-
fully coated and sensitized when an unsensitizcd plate would do as well
and would not cost as much. More than this, a scratched gelatine plate
can be used but a single time, where the plate coated with opaque can
be used over and over again, requiring only to be recoated with the
medium. For fifty cents a sufficient quantity may be had to coat a couple
of hundred plates, it keeps perfectly, does not discolor on exposure to
light as the unfixed sensitized slide is apt to do and it gives better results
in that the latter is a clear white against a black ground and not white
on gray. Cartoons can be transferred to the opaque slide as well as to
the dry plate, a carbon sheet not being required, and anything Mr. Waldron
says he can do with the dry plate can be done with the opaqued slide
at the cost of less than a cent.
Uses for the Gelatine Plate.
But some things can be done wiili a gelatine plate that cannot be done
with opaque, and one of these things is the colored slide that Mr. Waldron
says cannot be done. To use a fresh plate for this work where the pho-
tographic process is not emnloycil is to waste money. .\ny photographer
has a stock of old or spoiled negatives he will sell at what they will
bring for glass. Usually these are scratched so that use may not be
made of the portrait, but for a small extra charge he will bleach the plate
with corrosive sublimate until the silver image vanishes and there remains
only the milky white gelatine coating. It might be well to harden the
coating with a formaldehyde bath, if this was not done in the first place.
These pjlates are usually from s x 7 or 8 x 10 inches, according to the
work. They can be cut down with a glass cutter or the local glazier
will do it with his diamond. With the plates cut down to size you have
a stock of blanks that may be put to various uses.
Ringing the Changes.
For quick work stain some of the slides. A ten-cent package of dye
made up into a strong bath, into which the plates are dipped and left a
moment, will provide a variety of colors. Etching with a hard point —
what hardware dealers call a "scriber" is just the thing for this — will
give a white letter on a colored ground. Writing with a crowquill pen
and waterproof drawing ink will give black letters, but this will take
slightly longer to dry, unless your carrier will protect the face of the
slide from being rubbed when a single glass is employed.
These plates are usually from 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 inches, according to the
want to make cartoon slides, outline the figures and work in the colors,
using Revoli tints or Japanese color books. Very fine brushes will be
required, but a little practise will permit you to do work that will compare
favorably with the professional work. The coloring outfit will cost any-
where from half a dollar to a dollar and a half, including brushes.
For rush announcements of tradesmen get up a stock of colored blanks
in your leisure time, colored borders, designs, cartoons or what you will.
Leave a blank space for the lettering and you'll find yourself with a stock
of slides that will be welcomed by the audience instead of being greeted
with a sigh. The coloring is simple if you follow directions.
Getting More Elaborate.
If it's worth your while to go into the slide end elaborately make a
camera obscura, place the slide blank on the ground glass and you will
be able to copy any drawing instead of being confined to those pictures
which are of a size to be transferred by the direct process. If you have
a hand camera with a lens that will unscrew, get a new lens collar from
the maker and use that for the camera obscura. If you haven't' a lens
you can get one good enough for a dollar or two.
Hang up the picture to be copied where a bright light will strike it,
then move the camera backward or forward until the picture on the blank
is just right. The closer your lens comes to the picture the larger it
will be, the further away you get the smaller will be the reduction.
You'll be surprised and delighted with the results you will be able to get.
For a quarter or more you can get a rubber stamp outfit, in which you
can use the movable types to form any line you wish. Use "gold size," to
be had of the printer, instead of the inking pad, dust over with cheap
aluminum bronze and you have an opaque letter, rather ragged in outline,
but effective. It is best to spread the size thinly on a sheet of glass with
a printer's roller, to avoid getting too much size on the stamp. The hand
inkers sold with toy presses will be just the thing, and the cost is trifling.
Colored inks may also be used.
A Clock Slide.
Many houses use a clock slide to inform the audience as to the time.
Usually the slide is a blank clock dial and the hands are painted in
each time the slide is used. A better way is to have the clock face
painted neatly and then get a set of clock hands from the local jeweler.
With a rat-tail file, wet in a solution of camphor gum and turpentine,
you can make a hole in the center of the glass, into which the hands
may be set. Then all you have to do is to move the hands to correspond
to the operator's watch. By lettering the name and address of the local
jeweler on the clock face you can make the slide Show a profit. Get a
file with a point slightly smaller than the stems of the hands and work
the taper of the file down until you get the exact diameter. Experiment
with a piece of plain glass first and you'll be astonished at the ease with
which holes may be bored.
For an investment of from fifty cents to five dollars you will be able
to make almost as good a set of slides as can be had from the professional
makers, you can make them for a cent or so apiece and get them in a
hurry when you are in a hurry for them.
Photographic Lantern Slides.
If you work with a camera and can do your own developing, there is
an interesting field in the photographic lantern slide. .\t one time the
writer had a lantern slide camera, using his view camera lens. Camera
was made from an old shoe box. It was rather clumsy, but it did good
work and the total c^st was fifteen cents for materials.
You can get the regular lantern slide plate cut to exact size, coated
with a slow emulsion, and when the plate is dry it can be tinted very
nicely. The photographic slide is useful in running contests in which
the patrons are required to locate bits of scenery, pick out the greatest
number of people in a group photograph made on some busy street, or
some similar test. It is always an effective bid for business, for the
shopkeeper might "fall for" a slide of his place of business where the
lettered slide would not appeal to him. The photographic slide is only
for the experienced camera man. but he can make good use of his
opportunities.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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A Waste of Gold Leaf.
We ihall have lo »colJ the iciiih Slrccr I healer )int this once. The
Kansut C ity huiiac hat >el the pace (or a number u( other photoplay
theater* in variuua parti of the country, but the program (or the week
commencing November 5 doci not ihow an etTcctive (ront. It i> the
(amiliar combination o( green and gold, but a "lemon" gold initcad of a
deep gold is uied that i> a lemon in a double icnie. A lemon gold it
almost the color of a towheadrd boy'a hair and ai it i> printed directly
over the green you have lo hold the cover in crrlain light! to read the
title by refraction. I( the editor of the program will look at the back
page anil lee how much more effectively the while title of the Palace
Theater ilundj out, we are certain that he will tin no more.
A Prose Poet.
Burr Swan, of the Piltsficld (III.) Opera Houstr, takei a whole column
in the local paper for advcrtiiiug a ipecial attraction, and thii is how be
itarts:
upon the above date
I will separate my self
from one hundred and
twcnty-tive dollars
on a gamble that there
are more than .-50
people in I'iltsfield and
nearby territory who will
pay 50C eaih to listen to
a musical program
that I believe will be
thoroughly enjoyable,
really the best thing of its sort
ever heard in I'ittsticld.
If you picked up that paper would you lay it down until you bad read
the last line? And reading it, wouldn't this sound attractive?
I am assured that while
these folks are sure-enough
topnotchers in their line,
they combine a sufficiency of
common-sense to present a
program that even
us common- folk
will enjoy.
lie explains his actions in the same W. J. Lampton style of prose poetry,
by saying: "I am paying them 125, as I said, because several folks who
have always been my friends, assured me that the Gamble Concert' Party
was the best ever." He doesn't make the flat statement, but puts it up
to his friends, not quoting the press notices, of which he says he was
given two basketfuls. It's a snappy, meaty ad from start to finish and
10 uniquely worded that it is a thousand times more effective than columns
of puffery would be. It's a cinch that he got his "125" back. When
a man who can advertise like that goes after money he is pretty apt to
get it, if it's in the town. It's not the sort of thing that can be done
seven days a week, but it's probable that the rest of the Swan advertising
•hows the same original touch. We should like to see more of it.
Making a Name.
W. A. Wesley, of the Gardner Theater, Gardner, Mass., which is owned
by Hcnocksburg Brothers and Wesley, but managed by the latter, writes:
I read with much interest to-day in your issue of November i8th, your
Advertising for Exhibitors, I have a distinctive trade mark "Wesley Says
So," and I am very careful that when I say so "it's so," I have a style of
my own in advertising that I think gets the business; anyway since coming
to Gardner I have doubled the business, I got a twenty line reader regard-
ing my moving pictures every day in the Gardner News. I am sending you
some of my ads. Every woman in Gardner is a coupon clipper and I get
as high as 200 some days, which proves my ads are read.
Pressure on the space of this department has prevented an earlier
comment on Mr. Wesley's letter, but it's better late than never, and be
sends a very interesting batch of stuff.
The coupons to which he alludes are coupons which admit to the mati-
nees at five cents. It's just another way of making a five-cent matinee
in a ten cent house and making the patrons think it's a reduction. The
advertisements reproduced here are displayed, one or two words to the
line as in the Swan advertising. Each carries the name of the theater
and "Wesley says so." These will give an idea of his style:
"Diamond Ring Free Friday Night. This Advertisement and 5c admits
anyone to a Matinee of Moving Pictures." "Silver Loving Cup Free Wed-
nesday Night, \'alucd at $^3.00. Souvenir afternoon Wednesday. This ad
and 5C admits anyone to a .Matinee of Moving Pictures and Vaudevdie."
"Free Thursday Night, Nov. i6th.. Four Burner Gas Stove from the
Gardner Gas, Fuel & Light Co. Enameled Oven, Baking, Broiler and Drip
Pan."
He always uses a border to throw up the reading matter.
And His Picture, Too.
He apparently believes in carrying the personality appeal straight through,
for his daily bill carries a halftone of himself on each issue. A quota-
tion from one of the bills explains his reason. He says:
"I haven't got my picture on this advertisement to show you I am a
handsome man, because I am not. It is a guarantee that you are going to
see just what I advertise; you are going to see an all-feature Picture Show
and if after you have seen it all and are not satisfied, I will refund your
money."
In a small town personality counts for much, and the free use of the
cut is not a sign of vanity. The face and "Wesley says so" combine to
form a valuable trademark because, as he explains, if he says so he
makes it so. He doesn't rave, but he writes attractive, pulling stuff, and
he backs it up with his personal guarantee. The people realize that he
is banking on this guarantee and that it is worth more than an occasional
boom through misstatement, so when Wesley says so they believe — and
business has doubled. That's the answer.
MR. HARRY F. CAMPBELL.
By Henry.
A man of contiidcrablc |)upiilarity and ability is Mr. Harry
F. Campbell, who is at present manager of the Boston Film
Rental Company, which deals in Independent pictures and
owes njuch of its pr>.-tnt thnving condition to its present
manager.
Mr. Campbell's experience
covers a wide field in catering
to the public, and his experience
in handling large New England
football games and skating
rinkb is of inestimable value to
him in his present field of
endeavor.
As manager of large college
athletic events, Mr. Campbell
gained his first experience in the
handling of great crowds. His
first experience was a signal
success and from that time on
he was much in demand by New
England colleges.
The football season being
comparatively short, he, during
MR. H.M<KV 1 CA.Ml'liKl.i.. the winter months, turned his
attention toward the skating
rink business. From the skating rink business it was a
natural step into the theatrical field and for several years
past Mr. Campbell has devoted considerable time to all three
vocations.
For four seasons, beginning 1901. Mr. Campbell managed
the football games for Dartmouth and Brown universities.
Then followed a period of one year's training which he took
with the firm of X. W. Ayer & Sons, the great Philadelphia
advertising firm, in order to perfect himself as an advertis-
ing man. The three seasons following, 1905 to 1907, found
him again in the skating rink business, after which he was
called to the management of the Star Theater in Boston,
where he remained until .-Xpril, 1910. Mr. Campbell left the
Star to take np the management of the Savoy Theater, in
Boston, and remained there until he purchased the Princess,
Marlboro, Mass., and launched into business for himself.
While still the owner of the Princess, Mr. Campbell took
advantage of an opportunity of entering into the film rental
business when he accepted an oflfer to manage the lioston
Film Rental Company, where he is at present devoting his
energies.
During his few years' connection with the photoplay busi-
ness, he has been of great help to the New England exhib-
itors through his untiring efforts in matters involving legis-
lation both for and against the pictures. So well did he ac-
count for himself in these activities that he was elected
president of the Massachusetts Progress Company, an or-
ganization of exhibitors banded together for mutual protec-
tion and improvement.
Mr. Campbell expects shortly to open another photoplay
house in a Massachusetts city. His policy is: the best Inde-
pendent service and no vaudeville. In every way Mr. Camp-
bell is a man whose connections with Motography arc a
credit to the bu^iness.
DREAMLAND THEATER. TIPTON, IND.
The Dreamland Theater, Tipton, Ind., sends us some in-
teresting photos which unfortunately will not stand re-
duction, otherwise we would gladly print them. One of
them shows the children's special Friday matinee. The
Friday matinee is a special program, especially for chil-
dren. It takes place after school on Fridays, and chil-
dren only are admitted. The picture shows a large
juvenile audience, and at a casual glance it would appear to
be an immense Sunday school. The Friday matinee it
very popular and has the endorsement of parents and teach-
ers. The other photo shows Mr. R. F. Lavin, manager of
Dreamland, piloting an automobile float. It represents m
battleship, with conning towers, turrets and protruding guns.
The automobile is hidden by the battleship framework in a
very clever manner. This device was used during the recent
horse show in Tipton and proved a clever advertisement. A
banner between the two conning towers reads "The good
ship Tipton, bound for Dreamland, Tipton's most popular
playhouse."
FOR SALE. — Several prints of a moving picture showing
labor heroes being kidnapped from their happy homes by de-
tectives. Nearly new. Good reasons for selling. Apply to
Sam Gompers, Washington, D. C.
"It is with pain and more or less apprehension," laments
George Fitch, of the Peoria Herald Transcript, "we discover
that no new garages nor moving picture theaters have been
established in Peoria for over a week."
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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CREDIT FOR AUTHORS.
The Edison Company First to Give Credit to Promising
Writers — Not All Names Yet Used.
C)MI.\'G as a sort of Christmas present to the ambitious scenario writer
is the news that the Edison Company has commenced the practice
of giving credit to the author on the film title where, in the opinion
of its editor, this credit is deserved.
No announcement has been made by tlie Edison Company, but the other
afternoon in the Edison studios some new films were being run off for
the benefit of Mr. Horace G. Plimpton, manager of negative production,
and one of the films bore the name of an author unknown to fame. The
question followed:
"It was not my intention to announce the new departure," explained
Mr. Plimpton, "but I have no objection to the statement being made that
where the work of the author seems to warrant it, he will be given credit
for his work.
"Many of the films purchased contain but the bare suggestion of a
plot which must be worked out here in the studio and in such a case we
do not believe that the use of the writer's name is warranted, since the
bulk of the work is not his, but there are some promising writers who are
now reaching the stage where their work requires little more than a tech-
nical editing and in such cases we believe that the writer is entitled to the
encouragement that the use of his name will give him. It it more or less
in the nature of an experiment, but we give credit to men like Richard
Harding Davis, Roy Norton, Thomas W. Hanshew and others whose
copyrighted work we have produced, so why not give similar credit to
those less well known?"
The subject of giving credit to tlie author is a matter that has been
agitated ever since the making of scenarios passed beyond the walls of the
studio and the general author was invited to submit his work. In the
earlier stages of scenario writing it was seldom, if ever, that the outside
writer possessed sufficient familiarity with the technique of the studio
and the photoplay to contribute more than the skeleton of the idea and
the changes required were so numerous and so radical that the use of
credit was out of the question.
But scenario writers have kept pace with the advancement of the busi-
ness in general. The widespread distribution of instruction sheets by
the manufacturers, the publication of books and the inauguration of corre-
spondence schools have all served to educate the writer of scenarios, the
Moving Picture World having contributed importantly to this advance-
ment. It is now possible to obtain scenarios which are practical and, with
its usual kindly interest in the scenario writer, the Edison Company is the
first to give full recognition. It is only a question of months when this
example will be followed by others. Already the Selig Company is giving
credit to its producers, and occasionally to others on the bulletin announce-
ments, but the Edison credit goes directly upon the film.
It has been objected by some that the use of the author's name will
enable him to demand more for his work, once he has established a repu-
tation, but since the manufacturers are in a position to regulate the pay-
ments, this is not seriously to be feared, though some few writers may
arrive at a personal appreciation of the value of the old West Indian
proverb that states that "greedy eye chokes puppy."
The Matter of Protection.
A CORRESPONDENT writes the Western Bureau of the Moving Pic-
ture World as follows:
"Having been interested (in my mind) for a long while in
writing scenarios or picture plays, and having no encouragement
from different companies who wish to obtain the required amount
of money for the course of studies and the plays other than this
purpose, so far as I can learn, I decided to appeal to you for
information.
"There is no recourse, one's ideas are being used, in my mind,
and that without remedy. I should like very much to avail myself
of the opportunity of trying to write a play, but not until I have
a better understanding of the management. One cannot patent
a play."
There is more to the letter, but enough is quoted to give the attitude
of the correspondent who, instead of locking the stable door after the
horse is stolen, wants to buy a padlock before she decides to buy a horse.
Since her attitude is '.he attitude of many others, space is given here
to the mental scenario writer. But, before taking up the matter of pro-
tection, it is pointed out that the correspondence school to which she
probably makes allusion is a business and not a charitable institution. It
professes only to teach the author how to put ideas into practical form.
The author must furnish the idea. -So far as appears from the experience
of its pupils, the school performs what it promises. But since the appli-
cant wishes to pass from the mental to the physical stage of scenario
writing without the aid of a school, the following course is suggested:
The Essanay, Kalem, Lubin and Vitagraph companies offer to send in-
struction sheets to those whose application is accompanied by a stamped
and addressed return envelope. These slips contain practical hints for
the guidance of the would-be author. They also offer examples of scenario
form to be followed.
Get one or more of these and study the style. Then map out your
ideas. Write them (typewrite them if at all possible), and send them to
some company making that style of play. Send a stamped return envelope
that you may receive the manuscript back in the event of its not being
found suitable, and then wait a month or six weeks before you write to
ask why you do not get some reply. .As a general thing the longer a
manuscript stays in an office the more probable is its acceptance, because
the delay argues that the script has been sent to one of the directors and
the editor is waiting his decision.
If your story comes back and the company presently makes a play just
like yours, don't send them any more. But don't decide that they took
your idea just because they put out a story about a man who wants to
marry a girl and her father doesn't like him, so they elope. Maybe some-
one else has written the same thing. .Studio experience shows that about
twenty-five people make up a story with that base every week. Perhaps
it was one of the other twenty-four that was made into picture.
Don't charge petit larceny until you can show that your unique com-
bination of incident has been appropriated bodily. .\ suspicious mind is
a poor asset for a scenario writer and if you start out with the belief
that all you are going to write is going to be stolen by a thieving band of
picture makers you will not succeed. .Set out with a decent belief in the
honesty of men and then fool the possible thieves by making your story
so strongly original that it can't be stolen without betraying that fact.
If you keep at it until you can write that sort of story you'll probably
be surprised to find that there are more checks than thieves in the scenario
business.
The woman who has written the story about the little girl who was
stolen by the gypsies regards the theme as her personal property because
she just thought of it, but the scenario reader recognizes, if he does not
welcome it as an old friend — and sends it straight back home.
Even the most original ideas are apt to be duplicated in substance if
not in detail, but if you write really original stuff and send it out with
a fair mind you won't have to worry about getting your story copy-
righted or "patented" or anything else. You've hall-marked it with the
stamp of cleverness and that's better protection than a copyright.
Go at the work with an open mind and you'll find that you'll get fair
treatment if you really have something to sell, but just because you've
written a story does not make it impossible that the story should have
been written before and perhaps better done; so send out only your best
and be certain that the best is good. The trouble is that nine-tenths of
the stuff that comes to the desk of the scenario editor is trash or so
hackneyed that there isn't a company in the country that hasn't at some
time done something like it.
If you buckle down to work with the intention of making your stories
individual and distinctive, you'll probably gain a greater protection than
the Library of Congress can afford you under the present laws.
The Use of the Leader.
FEW beginners appear to have any idea as to the proper use of leader.
Most of them seem to regard the leader in much the same light as
the word cr two descriptive of the chajiter which is used under the
heading in some books and. whether or no, they put in a leader about
every so often: sometimes before every scene.
Some few go to the opnosite extreme and leave the leaders out even
where they are required, but the majority of the offenses are in the line
of useless material.
Practically every instruction sheet issued by the manufacturing com-
panies carries the definite statement that leaders should be used only
when necessary and then sparingly, but the novice, eager to make tb»
script look like the work of the practiced, is apt to overdo the matter.
One thing that cannot be pictured is the passage of time. This always
calls for a leader where the action is advanced in hours, days, months or
years, and it is necessary to the story to explain just how long the interval
is supposed to be. If it is the next day and the story would be as good
if it was the next week, it is not necessary to say it's the next day. Let
the spectator think what he will so long as it doesn't hurt the story. But
suppose that we've seen a will which decrees that the hero must be mar-
ried within ten days or lose a million dollars, more or less. Now it may
be necessary to date the scenes. Say it's the third day or the eighth day
or the last day and the situation will become clear, but don't say "The
eighth day. John goes out for a walk before breakfast and is refused for
the tenth time." Say "The eighth day and the tenth rejection." You've
shortened the leader and you've gained a suggestion of comedy, because
ten refusals in eight days is going some even in the pictures. Now we get
what happens on the ninth day and the grandstand finish on the tenth.
In the same way you work the passage of years. "After many years" is
smoother than "After six years," but you may want to show just how
many years have elapsed. In the smaller divisions there is greater scope.
"In the morning," "The morning after," "With the next day's sun." and
similar phrases may be exchanged for the conventional "The next day" to
good effect. Try to be just a little different, but not so startlingly origi-
nal that you use up too many feet of film.
But the explanatory leader is the real test of cleverness and here is
the one point in photoplay writing that displays the literary skill. Most
new writers are apt to think that anything that covers the situation will
do, but the careful writer will spend more time over the leaders than over
any other portion of the script. Make it a matter of trying to convey the
fullest possible information in the fewest number of words while retaining
■ grace of phrase. Not just the fewest words nor the most fluent expression,
but a combination of the two. Suppose that the first thought is "The next
day. Jim bitterly regrets his unwise action." Obviously this is too long
for the importance of the statement so you cut to: "Next day. Jim is
sorry." That's short enough, but it scratches the ears. Try it again.
Perhaps you'll hit something like "The morrow brings repentance," and
let it go at that.
The last use of the leader is to "break" scenes; to act as a sort of
drop curtain to the picture. You wind up scene seven with eight people
on the stage and, for some reason, you must hold them there. In scene
eight you want two of those people on the scene as it starts. If there is
no leader you get the rather curious eft'ect of six people and the walls of
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ibe bouic (aJiiig sway to thuw the other two player* Handing in the
yard. You may not nerd a leader to explain the •iluation or mark the
tlighl of lunr, but you d» nml a leader tu act at a curtain while thf
utclea* playeri make their rxiti and the tcenrry i« >hi(ted. Three
tecondi will be lime enough. Keep the leader to us many word*, but make
It pertinent.
If you du not need to explain the situation or mark the time or "break"
the scene you do not need a leader. If one or all of those three things
must be done, you need a leader, but no more leader than you can help.
Writing Comedy Action.
TIIKRE i« an cslaMishcil Miprmtiliim of the slaur that thr comedy that
makes the actors laugh will not "get over" to the audience and the
manager who hears sounds of mirth at rehearsal looks gloomy and
ilors not share the smile.
It's pretty much the same with the comedy scenario. If it is so written
that it gets the laughs, the humor is used up before it is passed on to
the film. You've written a funny script, but it's not probable that you've
written a funny play. This is not to be taken as meaning that the play
that sounds deadly dull is going to be good comrdy, but good comedy
(.et it be you aim to write what will look funny rather than what
merely sounds funny. The idea must be there, but in its outworking
if you take pains to make it sound diverting, the chances are that you are
losing sight of the action in the phrasing of that action.
In a humorous story you must make the words describe the action and
since the .iction will not appear, the words describing the action must
indicate the humor. It must be humorously phrased to win the laughs
since the descri|<liun of the action is all the reader gets. In the scenario
the action is written in for the benefit of the producer and it is enough
that the action is fully described to him. As a general rule the descrip-
tion of comedy action should be more full than the description of the
purely dramatic, since the latter requires only that the action shall be
guided while in the comedy the action must be more definitely explained
as a rule. But at that be careful not to over-write.
In the humorous story you may get a couple of hundred words of hu-
morous writing describing how Jones connects with a banana peel while
he IS carrying home a fifty cent plaster cast of cupid. You draw a word
picture of the banana peel lying in wait for poor Jones, you chronicle
bis progress down the street, with skill you keep always in the mind of
the reader the treacherous peel and the trouble Jones has had thus far.
The reader chuckles in anticipation and when you spring your climax and
tell how Jones sits up on the sidewalk with a wrenched back and a
sprained temper to regard the several hundred fragments of the god of
love, the reader's face is wreathed in smiles.
Vou can't get a laugh out a director with the plain statement that
"Jones comes into picture carrying cast with exaggerated care — he steps
on peel, falls — drops cast — sits up to survey the ruins — rubs back, rises
and exits limping." That doesn't sound funny, but it's the foundation
of a comedy scene. Just how funny the comedian makes his approach
and fall is a matter for the actor and the director. All you can do is to
show him what to do to get the laugh and trust to luck. If you've given
opportunity for humorous action you've done enough. Don't try to es-
tablish a reputation as a humorous director with only an editor and director
for your audience. It isn't worth while.
Making It Probable.
TUS wiiltr i.(iiilr>k< s Id a fuiidnr» (or the cunieily
Jreat Northern Company. 'Uity aie well planned
Have You a Dicky?
PROB.\BLY you've heard the story of the canary that was called Dicky
until it laid an egg. but do you happen to have a Dicky among your
discarded scenarios? Look them over and sec, then change the name.
There is a lot of stuff sent out as dramatic offerings that work nicely into
comedy material and some comedy that might be made over into serious
offerings. Of course, there are dramatic stories that are funny and come-
dies that are no less than tragedies, but we do not mean that sort. At
best they are hopeless, but there arc many that could be worked over
into available scripts if only the puzzled author conld see what the matter
was.
It was only the other day that a story that started out as a tensely
tragic talc of business life, with a frenzied stock market, a jealous hus-
band, a misunderstood wife and all the other components of the thriller,
was switched into a ripping little comedy that - stands seven times the
chance of the more ambitious tale. The author knew there was a story
there, but somehow it didn't seem to look just right and he worked over
it until every bit of "bounce" was taken from the action and there re-
mained only the dry narrative. Then he shifted the sail and went about
on another tack. The foundation was retained, but on this he built some
comedy incident, retaining some of the "big" scenes, but making the others
over into laughs and, instead of a story weighing a couple of tons, he
found himself with a little comedy that should make appeal anywhere.
Suppose, for example, you have the overworked tale of the mis-
judged wife. Not without reason the husband thinks she is unfaithful.
The trouble is that his reason is based on a wrongful conclusion and you
drag out the same old story in which she goes out into the cold world
with a sad heart and her youngest child. That's a good story; it has
been a good story ever since it was first written, but it's just a little
ancient. Why not give it a new lease on life and a comedy twist in one
operation. Suppose that the mysterious man who skulks out of the alley
happens to be the chef at hubby's club, who is supposed to grill kidneys
as no one else in the world can. Suppose that the mysterious letter was
one she wrote the chef offering to pay him to teach her how to duplicate
his culinary performance and that, just as hubby gets ready to put his
foot down, in a figurative fashion, he puts it on some deviled kidneys
that even the club can't beat. Of course he feels sheepish and being
sheepish, in this case, means that Persian lamb coat she has been wanting
for so long.
Now you've a comedy instead of a tragedy and you stand a better
chance with a comedy, but perhaps you've a comedy that seems to stand
no chance because it's really not a "Dicky" at all. but it waiting to lay
an egg in the shape of a check if you'll make it into a dramatic story.
Give it a nest and a chance.
played. Now and then tbcy turn out • reel that m .Is
might become an improbable fantaiie, but the Great Nortbciu dtrccturs
hold it within the bounds of probability.
The other night a downtown boute ran "A Woman's Wit," which
hinges on a young matron's extravagance and her husband's objections
to her cxprnditurei. In despair he asks the family physician, who i* |b«
family friend as well, to give tome medicine to cure her of her habits. In
an earlier day the film would have gone into the large catalogue of pills
.-ind potions that produce uiilooked for results, but here the probabilities
are saved by having the physician jokingly accept the challenge and write
a prescription. The wife, let into the secret, devrl.!.!. ;, r,t of economy
that abounds in delightful comedy touches and th. is not asked
to believe that the meditiiie ;ii.lually produces the ^ '■cts. It's all
a joke on the husband, which the audience tharti. „,,,, tuc pretty wife
and the physician. It's something more Ihsn a ca|>ital comedy; it's a
study in making probable the improbable and saving a humorous idea from
becoming a tiresome repetition of the inane.
WHERE TO SEND YOUR SCENARIOS.
Having rcctivtd a liirgc number of inquiries from our
readers to furnish tliein .1 complete list of manufacturers who
are in the market for scenarios, we publish the following list.
File this for future reference.
Licensed Manufacturers.
Biograph Company, 11 East 14th Street, New York City.
Thomas A. Edison, Inc., Decatur Avenue and Oliver I'lacc,
Bedford Park, Bronx, N. Y.
Essanay lilm Mfg. Co., 1333 Argyle Street, Chicago, 111.
Kalem Company, 235 West 23d Street, New York Ci»v.
Lubin Manufacturing Company, 20th and Indiana Avt ues.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Melies Company, 204 East 38th Street, New York City.
Pathe Freres, I Congress Ave. Jersey City Heights N. J.
Selig Polyscope Company, 20 East Randolph St., Chicago.
Vitagraph Company, East 15th Street and Locust Avenue.
Flatbush. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Independent Manufacturers.
American Film Manufacturing Company, Bank P'loor, Ash-
land Block, Chicago, 111.
Champion Film Company, 145 West 45th Street, New York.
Comet Film Company, 344 East 32d Street, New York City.
Eclair Film Company, 31 East 27th Street, .New York City.
Imp Films Company 102 West loist Str.eet, New York.
New York Motion Picture Company, i Union Square, New
York City.
Majestic Motion Picture Company, 145 West 4Sth Street,
New York City.
Nestor Film Company, Avenue E, Bayonne, N. .J
Powers Motion Picture Company, 145 VV^est 45th Street,
New York City.
Reliance Film Company, 540 West 22d Street. New York.
Republic Film Company, 145 West 54th Street, New York.
Rex Motion Picture Manufacturing Company, 573 Eleventh
Avenue, New York City.
Solax Company, Congress Avenue, Flushing, L. I., N. Y.
Thanhouser Company. New Rochelle, N. Y.
The Gem Manufacturing Company, 573 Eleventh Avenue,
New York City.
St. Louis Motion Picture Company, 25th and Montgomery,
St. Louis, Mo.
FIGHT PICTURES LEGAL IN GERMANY.
News comes from Berlin, Germany, that the German
courts have finally decided to permit the public exhibition
of the moving picture films showing the Jeffries-Johnson
fight, which have been the subject of litigation between the
concessionaries and the police authorities for the past year.
The police refused a license on the ground of danger to
public order, but the courts, after going into the law of the
subject and personally inspecting the pictures, have just de-
creed that there is no valid ground for suppressing them.
The films will be shown at Unter den Linden cinematograph
theater for the first time. Saturday, Dec. 16.
THE VAGARIES OF THE CENSOR.
Word comes from Vancouver, B. C, that the license in-
spector, who is the official to pass upon the character of
various public entertainments offered in that city, has refused
to permit the exhibition of "Dante's Inferno" (Helios). In
this decision the inspector was backed by an alderman and
the judge of the Juvenile Court. It was admitted by the
authorities that the picture was good, but that it was not
suited to children.
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CHICAGO LETTER.
By Jas. S. McQuaok.
i^3ii
SEVERAL months ago the Rev. Mr. Harker, of Freeport,
111., indulged in a tirade against the Sunday picture
theater, in which he characterized it as being worse
than the Sunday saloon and the brothel. The law of com-
pensation, however, in this case has equalized matters within
a short time, for in the same city, about a week ago, a lec-
ture was delivered by Prof. W. T. Hewetson, before the
Freeport Woman's Club, in which he showed that the mov-
ing picture has become a great force in art, in education and
good morals.
Pictures Attract More Than Churches.
"To-day there are approximately 14,000 of these theaters
in the United States, the average daily attendance being
5,000,000," said Prof. Hewetson. "One person out of every
20 visits the picture theater every day in the year, and more
people visit these shows every week than attend our churches.
"The moving picture has a tremendous educational value.
The knowledge we obtain from books is always second hand
and often unreal and impractical. It lacks what the French
call 'exteriorite.' That which comes through the senses,
on the other hand, is likely to be more vital and impressive.
Everyone knows the value of travel in broadening the mind
and in enlarging the sympathies. To look at good pictures of
distant peoples and scenes is to be a stay-at-home traveler,
and to enjoy many of the advantages of real travel without
its dangers and trials.
Moral Influence of Moving Picture.
"Any discussion of the educational value of moving pic-
ture shows must involve a consideration of their moral in-
fluence. And here, let me say, that we have to meet the
prejudice that existed against the cheap theater before mov-
ing picture shows came into existence. The dime theater
with its cheap vaudeville artists, its melodrama, its ballet
girls and its sensation-hunting crowds was a menace to good
morals and an object of just alarm to parents. But the mov-
ing picture show belongs in a very different class, and it is
gratifying to note that it has well nigh driven these cheap
theaters out of existence.
"Mr. Ward, editor of the Independent, thinks that the
moving picture drama is on a much higher moral plane than
the regular drama. The salacious plays which make up a
large percentage of the repertoire of the leading city theaters
would not, he says, be tolerated by the frequenters of the
five-cent theater. The masses are more moral than the
classes."
After explaining the great work done by the National
Board of Censorship, of New York, and by the still more
rigorous censorship of Chicago to prevent the release of im-
proper films. Prof. Hewetson continued:
"Not only is the opposition on moral grounds to the five-
cent theater disappearing, but when properly rnanaged it is
beginning to be recognized as a valuable adjunct to the
church in the teaching of religious truth. On an island a
thousand miles out in the Pacific Ocean the exiled lepers of
Molokai gather daily before a moving picture screen that
shows them the world of life and joy from which they are
so pathetically excluded. Last year the Mayor of New
Britain, Conn., endowed a moving picture plant in the South
Church of that city. These two incidents speak for them-
selves and hint at the rare service the cinematograph may
render the cause of religion."
Prof. Hewetson concluded by quoting Thomas A. Edison's
enduring tribute to the moving picture:
"The motion picture is an important factor in the world's
intellectual development. It will have a great uplifting ef-
fect on the morality of mankind. It will wipe out various
prejudices which are often ignorance. It will create a feel-
ing of sympathy and a desire to uplift the downtrodden peo-
ples of the earth. It will give new ideals to be followed. For
these reasons I believe that moving pictures present the right
means in the hands of broadminded, intellectual and informed
workers for the world's good, for the innocent amusement,
efficient instruction, and the moral advance of the great mass
of people."
The Freeport Standard is to be commended for giving
Prof. Hewetson's interesting lecture in full, the paragraphs
quoted forming only a small portion of the matter.
Nickel Theater Permitted for Reform Purposes.
The city council building committee, of Chicago, recently
engaged in a novel plan for the reformation of evildoers in
a north-side Italian settlement. They have decided to give
a permit for a nickel theater in the district, where more than
20 murders have been committed.
The matter was brought to the attention of the committee
through Oscar A. Lewis, who applied for a license to start
a moving picture theater at 1132 Milton Avenue. "The build-
ing belongs to the First Swedish Baptist Congregation," said
Lewis. "If we can start this show we can sell the property
for the congregation and aid them in building a new church
elsewhere. Besides, the show will have an uplifting effect
on the people of the district."
"But the floor is seven feet above the sidewalk, a clear vio-
lation of the theater ordinance," said one of the committee.
"Church people are the worst oflFenders in the city in com-
ing here to ask us to violate the law. They're always at it,"
declared another.
Building Commissioner Ericsson calmed the rising storm
by saying that he would assume responsibility for the per-
mit, if it was issued.
"I think this show will teach these people American ways,"
he said. "I believe we have an opportunity here to do a
little missionary work."
Ten Governors Invite Wm. N. Selig.
The governors of Western States, who traveled in a spe-
cial train throughout Middle Western and Eastern States,
directing attention to the resources of and the opportunities
in the West, were accompanied by two Selig representatives
throughout the tour. An interesting and instructive film will
be released in the near future covering the sights and indus-
trial views observed during the trip.
In appreciation of his enterprise, the following letter has
been received by Mr. Selig. signed by the governors of Min-
nesota, North Dakota. South Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming, Colo-
rado, Montana Washington, Oregon and Nevada:
"We wish to take this opportunity of thanking you for the
interest you have displayed in sending representatives on the
Governors' Special Train, in its mission of exploiting the
Western country, and we wish to extend to you an invitation
to send representatives through our respective States to
make motion pictures of the industries of our State.
"We assure you that every facility will be afforded your
representatives to secure the best that our State can preduce,
and we personally will be more than pleased to render all
the assistance necessary within our power.
"Trusting that you will see your way clear to accept this
invitation, believe me, etc."
Japanese Murderer Gets Life Sentence.
Frank Minematsu. the Japanese porter-gardner, who shot
and killed Francis Boggs, general manager of the Selig Poly-
scope Company's Western plant, and severely wounded Wra.
N. Selig, has been found guilty of murder in the first degree
by a jury and recommended for life imprisonment. He will
end his days in San Quentin. The Jap on hearing his sen-
tence begged to be hanged instead, so that the sentence im-
posed will best serve the ends of justice.
Wm. N. Selig left Chicago Thursday evening, December
7, to attend the trial, and returned Sunday, December 16.
Chicago Film Brevities.
G. M. Anderson, secretarj- of the Essanay Film Manufac-
turing Company, arrived in Chicago from the West, Friday,
December 15. He left on the 20th Century December i8th
for New York, where he will spend a few days. Mr. Ander-
son will remain in Chicago until after the Christmas holi-
days. The Essanay Western company is still quartered at
San Rafael, Cal.
* * *
"Broncho Bill's Christmas Dinner." one reel by Essanay,
will be released Dec. 23rd. This is an exciting Western
drama, produced by Mr. Anderson, in which he has a prom-
inent part. It is full of exciting incidents. The remarkable
feat of Mr. Anderson in boarding a runaway stage from the
saddle of his horse, which is going at full speed, is acknowl-
edged a marvelous performance. Exhibitors who have seen
a private exhibition of the film declare it one of the best that
has come from the West for a long time. Miss Fisher, who
appears in the leading role, as the college girl returning home
for Christmas dinner, had her ankle broken in the taking of
this film, and actually proceeded to take her part through
the three following scenes while enduring great agony.
"Broncho Bill" will appeal to all lovers of Western drama.
* * *
A beautiful de luxe edition of the dramatic story of "Cin-
derella," consisting of 1x5 copies, has been published by Wm.
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N. Sclig. The story, which is copyrighted, is by Henry
Kitchell Webster. One copy of tlie book will be presented
to each Licensed exchange and to manufacturers as a sou-
venir of the release of the big Sclig subject.
* • •
The Savoy Theater, Evansville, owned and managed by
T. R. Branncn, the pioneer exhibitor of th.it city, was opened
last Thanksgiving Day. The Savcy is considered the most
up-to-date picture theater in the State. The capacity is a
little over 500. A daily change of pictures is made, two reels
being used. The General Film Co.'s branch at 117 N. Dear-
born Street furnishes the service.
* • «
Miss Martha Russell, formerly leading lady of Essanay's
Eastern stock company, is now traveling through the South
lecturing on Essanay pictures in which she appeared, and
which are being exhibited during her lectures. Charles C.
Pyle is her manager. It is the intention of Miss Russell and
her manager to visit Havana and other points in Cuba after
finishing in the South and before returning North.
* * *
"Big" Otto, the caretaker of Selig's Wild Animals, arrived
in Los .-Vngeles last week with four baggage cars containing
lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, camels, wolves, etc., and the
big elephant. The animals required transportation in a steam-
heated car. Three freight cars containing the horses, ponies
and properties are now on the way. A series of §;reat animal
pictures, eclipsing, it is said, even the first sensational animal
subjects, will be started right away.
Among Chicago Houses.
By Charles A. Young.
NORTH Avenue, always a live wire in the picture field,
attracted my attention some time ago because of
the number of two-reel productions released by the
Independents, which were all shown first run on this street.
Projection in all the shows is of superior quality, as the oper-
ators all have the advantage of direct current for their pro-
jection arcs. One singular thing I noticed was that each
house has a different machine from its neighbors, there being
no two alike.
Sittner's Theater, on North near Sedgwick, was the first
house I visited, as when I asked at the H. & H. exchange
for the first run booking on the Eclair "Hands Across the
Sea" I was directed to this house. The theater is a large
hall, seating 1,100. situated on the third floor. This means
that there must be a good show, as Mr. Sittner said, to bring
the people upstairs, and there is a show there which will
compare favorably with the average Chicago house. The
picture shown is about 20 feet wide at a throw of 125 feet,
and is remarkably steady and well lighted for so large a
picture. The work of the Motiograph may be seen at its
best here, in a very steady picture for such magnification,
and very free from flicker, though the time given to each
reel is 16 to 18 minutes. Operator Tiedemann handled his
light very well. The work of Miss Walling at the piano was
excellent, and she receives a high compliment in the fact
that Mr. Clarence E. Sinn, editor of the Music Department
of the World, who is himself a working picture pianist, finds
enjoyment in hearing her accompaniment to -the pictures.
The service supplied by the H. & H. Film Service is of the
very highest quality, two first runs a day being used.
Janet Theater.
The Janet Theater next claimed my attention, and I found
fine first-run service here also, supplied by the Laemmle Film
Service. Manager Harry Hyman is well satisfied with his
business, so much so that he is running matinees every day.
I saw the Ambrosio production, "The Golden Wedding,"
here on its release day, and it made a great hit, after two
two-reel subjects had been shown on the preceding two days.
But it is a superb film, and deserves the first prize it won
at the Turin exposition. This film was well played by Mrs.
Knause at the piano, who has one of the best "hurry" num-
bers 1 have heard, making the situation tense without being
monotonous enough to wear on the nerves. Drummer
Cozescke is also a good picture accompanist. He surprised
me a little in the running of the Comet's first release, "The
Office Boy's Dream," by supplying the click of the typewriter
in one scene, but I would suggest for his information that
the bell on a machine rings as the end of a line is reached,
not as the carriage is returned to the starting point.
The operating staff at the Janet includes VVm. E. Smith,
chief operator, and Louis Henning, assistant. A Standard
machine is used, which puts a picture of very high quality on
the mirror screen in this house. The operating room is very
good, fully complying with all fire department regulations,
and Mr. Hyman's only regret is that he has not room enough
for another projecting machine. The success of the Janet is
only due to the things which any liigh-clasi house has — first-
class films and good projection, with the accessories of good
music and effects.
Ideal Theater.
The Ideal Theater, ficor^e Gilmore's well-known house,
was the next 1 visited. Licensed service is used here, of
course, with first and second runs for the first two reels.
Projection is very good, the screen being of aluminum of Mr.
Gilmorc's own devising, and very free from the haze and
shadows so many aluminum screens have, and Operator Gus-
tave Uurgard puts a well nigh perfect picture on it, though
but 27 amperes are used to cover a 20-foot picture. Mr.
Gilmore showed me his original film cabinet, in which the
reels are placed in several compartments in a metal case, a
sliding door closing the compartment. It is a very fine and
safe way to keep a film. I had also the pleasure of meeting
the drummer and pianist. Ed. Fleury and Wm Thompson,
respectively, whose work is excellent.
Orchard Theater.
The Orchard Theater, on North near Orchard Street, was
the last house I visited that day, and I fear I shall stir up
a hornet's nest when I say that the picture on the curtain in
this house is the best on the street, according to my ideals
of what a picture should be. The curtain is an ordinary drop,
coated with white hygienic calcimine with a trace of blue
added which is practically the same as the white wall recom-
mended by all projection experts. To be sure, this house has
the advantages of a short throw and a short focus lens of
large aperture, as well as a moderate-sized picture. The
Kinodrome machine is used, which means a picture above
criticism as far as the machine goes, and service of first qual-
ity is supplied by the Spoor Branch of the General Film
Company. Operator Warren Kennedy handled his light per-
fectly, too, another factor in my impression that the picture
here is one of the best in the city. It is worthy of note that
this house was built about two years ago for the pictures,
and while a stage was built, it has never been used; in fact,
there is not even a drop on it except the picture sheet — more
proof that the pictures well put on will satisfy any audience.
And Manager Nikoden knows how to put them on. with the
result that the Orchard is one of the most popular houses in
the city.
Barry Theater.
The Barry Theater, at Lincoln and Barry Avenues, Hyman
Brothers' new house, is a fine example of the up-to-date
photoplay theater. It seats 336, and every seat is a good one.
The side lights are artistic, situated in the center of the panels
of the walls, but a few of them are so close to the screen as
to endanger the picture, even though a Sunlight curtain is in
use, resulting in a warm tone and lack of detail in the shad-
ows in dark scenes. Projection is very fine. Two Standard
machines are used, and a spotlight and dissolving stcreopticon
complete the operating-room equipment. I noticed particu-
larly a three-months-old Selig film which was being shown
("The Totem Mark") with its fine photography unmarred by
rain, and found that Manager Max Hyman has installed a
Mortimer Film Cleaner in his operating-room. This little
device seems to do its work very well, taking off all the oil
and dirt on a film, and leaving the surface clean and rainless.
The cost of operation is nominal — one cent apiece for the
cleaning pads, each of which will clean a film. Both the op-
erators, Frank Anum and I. Hirsch, keep their lights well,
and the pictures were free from ghost. The Barry is deserv-
ing of success, and has been successful from the start.
NESTOR FILM COMPANY BUY ACREAGE.
The Nestor Film Company, which is temporarily located
at the corner of Gower and Sunset Boulevard, recently closed
a deal through the Los Angeles Realty Exchange for a five
and a half acre tract on Hollywood Boulevard. Benefit and
Hoover Streets. They will put between $15,000 to $20,000
improvement on the lot, which will front on Hollywood
Boulevard.
The buildings to be erected will be used for making mo-
tion pictures. The Los .\ngeles Realty Exchange tried to
locate the Nestor Film Company in Hollywood proper, but
were unable on account of the high price of acreage property,
which is held by a few land owners, who refused to sell at
a reasonable price.
This company has a payroll of $3.50O to $4,500 a week,
which would mean much to our city. They employ at least
150 men in making the films. This is one of the growing
industries of the age.
Plans are now bei..g made and the work will be rushed, as
they expect to be in their new location in January. Mr.
David Horsley is manager of the company and is a very
energetic and progressive man. — From the "Hollywood Citi-
zen," HoIl)rwood, Cal.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
OBSERVATIONS.
BY OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN.
EVES seem too narrow. I can think of no more appropriate declaration
to make than this. I know at a time when the interests of the ex-
hibitors of motion pictures were at stake there was no more staunch
or hardworking champion in their behalf than William Fox. If it had
not been for his active and most persistent efforts the exhibitors at that
time would have lost much money. I say much money, for the reason that
I do not deal in hundreds, nor thousands.
It was Christmas Eve, and all was jollity. None thought of anything
but gracious hospitality. At the height of the jollity there appeared a
spectre, not in person, but in declaration. He said: "Gentlemen, I do
not wish to interfere with your good time, but press of circumstance*
compells me to say that one of the greatest problems ever presented to the
moving picture field up to the present time brings me to appear before you.
At twelve o'clock tonight, every moving picture house in Greater New
York must close down. The Mayor — Mayor McClellan — has so declared.
I regret that upon such a joyful occasion I am compelled to bring such
tidings, but it is a fact."
» « *
I have endeavored to give verbatim the remarks at the time. It was a
jollification, but the words of the speaker did not fall upon a barren
field. The feast went on, but thought did not cease. Those most in-
terested felt, as Mr. Fox, that a great injustice had been done, and it was
not long before Mr. Fox had the assistance that brought about a meeting
— a mass meeting — of the exhibitors to protest against the unjust mandate
made against them.
* • •
Mr. Fox was then an exhibitor. Since then he has become a magnate.
In other words, he has become an exploiter of theatricals, with the mov-
ing pictures as a side issue. Since his combination of all the amusement
enterprises on Fourteenth Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues, in
addition to his many other enterprises, backed by "Tim" Sullivan and the
opposite side of the street, he has something up his sleeve.
• • *
Well, he has nothing on Loew, although he has in a way. Loew has
made oood on the straight exhibition business. He did not depend upon
political influence.
• • *
The motion, or photoplay, or moving picture, business, call it as you
may, was promoted and forced to the front, in spite of all opposition and
ridicule, by men who had the foresight upon which to ground their con-
fidence when the men who would now corner it were busy with less
lucrative followings.
• • •
Some of these men may say that they made their living and money be-
fore they saw the pictures. No issue is taken with them on this, nor is
any objection made to their going back to the same lucrative avenues;
but, for God's sake, let them stand upon their own virtues and merits, and
not take the bread and butter from the mouths of those who had more
nerve than they had.
• • *
I think Marcus Loew and William Fox are as fine a pair as any two
men I have ever met in the business, but 1 cannot stand for swelled
heads. They should think of the many good boys who stood by them
when they were Climbing the ladder, but were not so fortunate. Some of
the "boys" went bad and did not come to time, perhaps, when these two
magnates struck out, but some who did are still in the business and would
be struck down by the tactics recently started by political influence.
* • •
It is my candid opinion that, in time, the motion picture theaters will
assume the same dignity that the so-called legitimate houses now hold. But
that time is not here, and any individual or political combine that at-
tempts to launch it at the present calendar date is foolish. When the
time I speak of arrives no manager will be able to use pictures as an
attraction and cheap vaudeville as the money catcher.
* * *
Do you get me, Steve? These intermediate vaudeville managers are a
greater menace to the regular vaudeville theaters and performers than they
were ever thought to be in the motion picture field. When they can't
fill their vaudeville parts they grill the public by their so-called "vaudeville
try-outs." Think of the drivers who drop their reins, the waitresses who
drop their aprons, and the butlers who drop their trays to portray their
talents at these try-outs! And think of the under-cover talent that makes
good I With a little zinc and other paper matter exercised in a judicial
way, you find a lot of newcomers in the business who last as far as the
Hudson. And then these aspiring vaudeville managers raise their hands
in horror before the blank faces of the good talent and exclaim, "What
can we do? The pictures are doing it." Oh, Pharisees!
* • •
The man who makes so much money that he forgets his friends is the
one who generally forgets what he has. Forgetfulness is not optional. If
exercised by one it is liable to become a habit — perhaps an aflflirtion, and
then the ungrateful would give more than they lose for its abolishment.
The motion picture business is no longer a fad or fancy. It is a fact —
an industry, an art, and it cannot be trifled with. It is legitimate and
sound and open to all who have the necessary capital to invest in it.
Every man who invests in it and conducts his place within the bounds
of the law should be protected by that law, whether his seating capacity
be 299 or 600, the intermediate vaudeville managers to the contrary
notwithstanding.
MODEL SUMMER RESORT THEATER.
Rusk & Andrews' "Wauwanda" at Haines Falls, N. Y.,
Finest in the Catskill Mountains.
"Uncle John" Rusk, of .he firm of Rusk & Andrews, pro-
prietors of the "Wauwanda" picture theater, Haines Falls,
N. Y., is justly proud of his place of amusement, a view of
which is given herewith. Haines Falls is away up in the
Catskill Mountains and is one of the popular summer re-
sorts of that region. Not all summer resorts have pic-
ture shows, but if any of them have anything finer than
the Wauwanda, it has not been heard from. The building
is 55 feet wide by 100 feet long and is built in bungalow
style. It has a seating capacity of 1,000 and is open from
June 15 to October i each year. Two shows are given
daily at 7.45 and 9 p. m., with matinees Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
Interior Wauwanda Theater, Haines Falls, N. Y.
The interior of the building is done in natural wood,
stained brown and green. Aside from the auditorium is a
large public sitting room with old-fashioned fireplace and
furnished with mission furniture; a buffet kitchen and check
room; a retiring room for ladies and a smoking room for
gentlemen. A balcony extends around three sides.
A 14 X 16-foot picture is displayed with a 90-foot throw,
using a Standard machine. The light is supplied by an in-
dependent plant, which furnishes all the electricity needed
to run the arc and several hundred incandescent lamps. The
plant is from the Detroit Engine Co., and was installed by
Mr. Rusk, who says that his "juice" costs him less than two
cents per kilowatt.
"Uncle John" Rusk is a "49er" and carries several scars
from wounds received in encounters with Indians. He is
also an old showman and a successful photographer, as well
as a handy man at most anything he may require. His at-
tempt as an exhibitor has been very successful, for the
"Wauwanda" has paid handsomely ever since it was opened.
The winter "Wauwanda" is located in Woodbridge, N. J.,
instead of Woodridge, X. J., as was erroneously stated last
week.
DANTE'S INFERNO AT ATLANTIC CITY.
At Nixon's Apollo Theater, the finest showhouse in the
State of New Jersey, Dante's Inferno, Milano Films produc-
tion, played for a full week, December 4th to December nth,
to remarkably good houses at prices ranging from 15 to 50.
The performance was conducted under the direction of W.
Stephen Bush, who also delivered the lecture. The Apollo
Theater, which runs pictures every Sunday night, is known
far and wide for its excellent projection. Fred A. Moore,
who manages the house, makes a specialty of light and pro-
jection and gives the matter great personal attention. The
results are most satisfactory and every Sunday afternoon
and night the house is sold out early. The prices for Sunday
night are 10, 15 and 20, and the patrons seem thoroughly well
satisfied with the exhibition and with the prices.
Information has been received to the effect that Mr.
Joseph A. Palmer and his partner, Mr. Samuel Nadler, have
purchased the Old Daily's Theater, on Columbus Avenue and
Water Street, New Haven, Conn. The theater has a seat-
ing capacity of 255. The new management proposes to ex-
hibit nothing but high-class motion pictures and illustrated
songs.
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The Moving Picture Educator
WHERE THE CINEMATOGRAPH EXCELS.
I. As a Preacher.
THE remark made by an exhibitor to the writer is the
cause of this article. The exhibitor m question pointed
out the fact that people will pay money to get in the
moving picture theater that which they can get in the church
for nothing; as for example, a sermon on temperance. Let
the minister announce as a subject, "The Evils of Intemper-
ance"; he knows full well that many of his regular congre-
gation being so saturated with the subject, find the occasion
an excellent one for staying away. Frutn the pulpit stand-
point outsiders are not drawn in and the whole occasion
falls flat, despite any eloquence on the part of the preacher,
or the fact that he may be burdened with facts and stories
illustrative of the evils he desires to expose, and the sin and
suffering he wishes to describe in his feeble eflforts to aid
in the destruction of the "Demon Rum."
In the cause of cinematography we find, that when an ex-
hibitor announces the coming of "The Victims of Alcohol,"
he can in the first place afford to produce this as one of
those subjects produced on the nights he doubles the price
of admission, knowing how the crowds will respond. Who
are the crowds? The people at large! Not the habitues of
a certain church or lecture hall, on whom more than half
of what is said is lost. The crowds are made up of the very
people to whom such sermons or lectures are needed and
whom the minister or lecturer would be glad to address. In
the beginning, therefore, as an attractive force the cinemato-
graph ranks in the highest place.
Now as to the delivery of its message, John B. Gough or
George G. Wooley, in their most popular days, with their
matchless descriptive eloquence, which has moved thousands,
never could reveal "The Victims of .Alcohol" as does the
picture of that title.
Another great power now revealed is found in the fact
that the above-named valuable and honored temperance
orators could not reach as many people in one year as does
the picture in one day. Again, if the preaching of these men
was effective in helping humanity, and destroying evil, in
how much greater proportion will be the results of the por-
trayal of life scenes such as those now before us?
Concerning the value of the picture as a preacher, it is well
to notice that there are no discounting or detracting influ-
ences; the people are not listening to a "reformed drunkard,"
or a man with the subject of temperance as "a hobby," nor
are they drawn by the eloquence of an enthusiast, or even
a fanatic. From the very beginning they are helped by the
apparent honesty and sincerity of the impersonal picture.
Of the sermon the picture preaches, it only too evidently
carries its own convictions, and people universally accept it
without evasion, deduction or equivocation. Why? Because
they have seen life and truth portrayed in a way which they
know is right. With an eloquence beyond words, convincing
the soul of the beholder, the drama, or rather the tragedy of
the life of the alcoholic victim and the victims of his sin
is seen in all its thoroughness. Thus truth is driven home
with all the vividness and reality that none can withstand,
argue, dispute or gainsay.
This is the most effective preaching; every preacher kriows
that to excel one must exceed beyond certain limitations.
That along the lines indicated the picture exceeds far beyond
the possibility of the personal preacher must be admitted;
therefore it excels and is more abundantly successful in
attaining the desired end or in obtaining the required re-
sults. The effectiveness of the picture-sermon may readily
be gathered from the common comments of the people.
Horrible! is the frequent exclamation of all concerning the
result of alcohol. Pitiful! is the sympathetic expletive, as
the heroism of the abused wife and suffering children is
portrayed, making the general verdict one of abhorence at
the possibility of an agency so powerful of evil.
The universality of the picture is another strong power in
its favor. All preachers are not equally capable, effective
or successful; the picture obtains the same results everywhere,
in a thousand places at the same time, so that its results are
equivalent with it scope. Thus it stands beyond a doubt that
there arc occasions— and they art many — in which the pic-
ture excels as a prcachrr To judge by results is at present,
premature, but it a V ".c of past efforts in successfully
reaching and convin pic is any guagr, there can be
no doubt that the mv^iji^ picture under conditions like those
named here and, with -uch a subject, cannot fail to be a
most powerful agency for good. Let us be on the lookout
for words of protest against this picture from those whose
trade it will surely injure, as also we may be on the watch
for the thousands of homes it may make happy, if not by
cure, at least by prevention.
A GOOD MORAL PICTURE.
No educational institution need hesitate about using such
a picture as "Saved From Himself" (Biograph). This is one
of those pictures of which, unfortunately, there are too few,
and in which the result produces a deep satisfaction to the
beholder.
A young man engaged as clerk in a hotel having saved some
money, desires to increase it, so that he may better equip
the home he desires to make for his intended wife, who is
the stenographer in the same hotel. Following unwise ad-
vice given by a schemer, all is lost unless he can procure
more to "cover his margin" in a stock gamble. At this crisis
a traveler visiting the hotel, places in the hotel safe a large
sum of money.
Here begins the temptation. Coveting the money, the
young man is seen passing through the agonies of one over-
come by a desire to risk all to obtain an unlawful ambition.
At night, when all have retired, a series of pictures show the
various characters in their rooms; the young man struggling
with his conscience, the young lady carelessly reading over
her day's doings, the young man's mother-^a sweet soul, to
whom he enters for the usual affectionate good-night — and
the traveler, restless with worry concerning the safety of his
money; each unconsciously playing a strange part in the
drama of life. Giving way to the temptation, the young man
extracts the money from the safe, even while his mother is
praying for him — a lovely picture of the parental guardian-
ship of prayer. The young lady, looking through her papers,
suddenly finds the telegram asking the young man for
money. Her mind quickly unites a number of circumstances
which confirm her in the idea of what is going on; an in-
teresting combination of intuition and revelation causes her
to silently steal down stairs, only to find confirmation in
the suspicious and agitated young man's presence at the
safe. She knows his secret.
At this juncture the owner of the money appears. Unable
to sleep he has decided that his money will be as safe in his
own keeping as in the hotel safe; so he asks for it. While the
young woman engages the traveler's attention, opportunity
is given to the clerk to open the safe, replace the money and
then return it to its owner, who now retires in peace, happily
unconscious of the near loss from which the young lady has
saved him and of the honor she has saved to the young man.
The best place of the picture must be given to the ^ood
old mother; every picture of her might have been omitted
without injury to the plot. That she is thus additionally in-
cluded greatly strengthen? the picture. Her confidence in
her boy, her prayers for him, the kindliness with which she
places a flower on his pillow and then peacefully retires, are
in good and proper religious taste, and extremely creditable,
giving the picture a strength it would otherwise lack, mak-
ing it especially possible to speak of it in this place as one
which may be wisely used anywhere.
The victory of the young man. even if not of his own gain-
ing, causes a sense of relief and everyone is glad. The
triumph of right is always acceptable to everyone and be-
comes the moral strength of a picture in striking contrast
to the sadly numerous failures.
Picture shows are repeatedly condemned by ministers as
"undesirable recreation." but if some of the people who take
time to criticise this form of amusement would only investi-
gate the matter a little more they would find that it is not
quite as objectionable as they think. — Post, Bridgeport. Conn.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
Projection Department
Edited by F. H. RICHARDSON.
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KNOWLEDGE. — Since the writer has been engaged in the dissemina-
tion of knowledge of projection he has met with some opposition sn the
part of a few operators; though, to the credit of the craft, they are com-
paratively few. It is a mistaken idea to suppose that the spreading of
knowledge will in any way injure the operator. There are, however, a
considerable number of men, who, realizing their own incompetence, fear
to see others in any way aided in the acquisition of knowledge.
The writer is of the opinion that so far as projection machinery is con-
cerned the surface has only been scratched. He believes a day will come
when there will be no intermittent movement to the machine at all. He
believes the day is not so far distant when celluloid will not enter into
the composition of films, hence the fire danger will be eliminated. He
believes a day is not so far away when the silent drama will largely re-
place the barnstorming theatrical company and that the continuous per-
formance of a play in motion pictures, lasting from one to two and one-
half hours, will not be uncommon. This latter prediction he made more
than two years ago and we already have the three-reel play with us, and
it has been found to be a pronounced and distinct success.
All these things are not going to call for more operators, but are going
to call for operators of higher grade, and for their services higher salaries
will be readily paid. The man who opposes the dissemination of knowl-
edge is foolish. He might as well try to sweep back the waters of the
ocean as stop the wheels of progress. Moreover, as has time and again
been pointed out, it is a shame and an outrage to have some of the beautiful
productions practically ruined in their projection through ignorance in the
operating room. The writer stands for more knowledge, and then more
knowledge — all the knowledge we can possibly obtain, until the operator
is in a position to place the work of the producer on the screen in a
manner befitting its magnificent beauty.
CONDENSERS. — Canton, Ohio, writes: "I have a proposition for you
to settle. A friend tells me the focal length of condensers should be as
follows: the back condensers should be of a short focal length, either 4'/^
or syi and not over 6]/i, while the front lens should have a focal length
equal to the distance from the center of the two lenses to the center of
the objective lens, less two inches. But I can't see where it holds good
in. all cases. I have been using two 7j^-inch condensers and have tried
the tyi-TYz combination, but it does not work good. I get a round spot
on the gate, but it's not sharp. It has a blue ragged edge which the gen-
tleman says is due to wrong condensers. The picture is a 9 x 12 and the
throw 105 feet, which would mean about an 8-inch E. F. objective lens.
After a little study on the matter I think myself I am usnig the wrong
condensers. I should think the condensing lens should be the same focal
length as the objective lens, which in this case is 8 inches, and if I use a
6}^ in the rear it would take a. gyi for the front, by his method. Will
you kindly correct this if it is not right? He also says the focal length
of the back condenser is equal to the distance from the arc to the back
condenser."
I have seen this proposition stated before, just as your friend has put
it, viz.: that the front lens should have a focal length equal to the distance
from the center of the condensers to the center of the objective lens, but
I have never been able to accept this as gospel. In the first place, taking
your own outfit, the E. F. of the lens is 8 inches, which means that a
point half way between its two lenses must be 8 inches from the film and
the center of your condenser lens would be at least 12 inches, and prob-
ably with that kind of combination, at less than 15 inches from the gate.
You would therefore have 8 plus 15 or 23 inches, less 2 inches, as the
focal length of your front lens, and according to your friend's theory, that
would be a 2-inch lens. In order to get a spot the lamphouse would have
to be back a long ways or else your lamp would have to be pulled back
from the lens, thus losing a large percentage of the light. I have never
tried this scheme, but I do not think it would work, and even if it did
work, you would find that a front lens of that length would be hard to get
and quite costly, .^side from this, however, we do not work on the focal
length of either one of the two lenses. The action of the condensers
must be calculated on the E. F. of the combination, which is just one-
fourth of the sum of the focal length of both lenses. When your friend
says that the distance of the arc from the lens is equal to the focal length
of the back lens the gentleman is disclosing the fact that he does not know
much about condensing lenses after all. If the arc is so set that the rays
of light go forward from the condensers in parallel lines then the arc
will be at the point of E. F. of the combination, which in the case of two
7'/} lenses would be 3J4 inches from the lens. As a matter of fact, however,
the arc is back a little further, in order to bring the rays to a focus
theoretically at a point midway between the two lenses of the objective
lens, though in practice we do not pay any attention to that, but converge
the rays until they form a spot on the gate a little larger than the aperture.
As a matter of fact, the writer has been trying for a long time to find
the true relation between the condensing lens and the objective lens. He
has examined into the merits of several theories; the one mentioned by
your friend included, but up to date has not been able to fix upon any
standard. So long as condensing lenses of a cheap character, having heavy
spherical aberration and other faults are used, I very much doubt if any
universal standard can be set.
With the unusual combination you have, it unquestionably would be
better if you had two 8>4 or at least one jyi and one 8>^ condensing
lens; however, I have projected a lo-foot picture 120 feet, using two 7J4
lenses with excellent results. It is quite possible that the ragged edge of
which you complain is due to faults of the condensing lens. It is not due
to the focal length, however, since if that were true the ragged edge would
show up the same if you had a 4-inch focal length objective instead of
the 8-inch. You have not told me what kind of current or what kind of
resistance you are using, all of which might have some effect on the propo-
sition. I see in the footnote you say that the distance from the center
of condensers to objective lens is 27 inches, which is even worse than I
have figured, since, according to your friend's theory, it would require a
2S-inch lens.
BOOK WANTED.— Redding, Cal., writes: "Please tell me when the
book of Underwriters of New York, Gas and Electricity, *ill be on the
market."
You are just a little bit mixed in your dates. Redding. The National
Board of Fire Underwriters issues a book, which you can procure by
writing the National Board of Fire Underwriters, 135 William Street,
New York City, enclosing 5 cents in stamps, and asking for a copy of
their National Electric Code Installation Rules. The Department of Water
Supply, Gas and Electricity of the State of New York issues a book, but
it is not for general distribution and I doubt if you can obtain one, though
you can try with same terms as above stated. It, however, can give you
little more information than is contained in the National Code, upon
which it is based.
METER, ETC. — East Tawas, Mich., writes: "Will you kindly answer
the following through the department: (i) Is a 10 ampere, no volt, 133
cycle meter O. K. for use in my theater? House lights and moving pic-
ture lights being on same; 40 amperes on the arc. The dynamo is 60 cycle.
(2) I have no volt, 60 cycle Ft. Wayne compenarc. The volt meter at
the station always registers 120 volts. Has same any effect on my light,
and in what way?"
(i) Exactly what the effect would be in using a 133 cycle meter on 60
cycle current I am not certain; but this much I do know: the meter won't
register correctly. Moreover, it is not large enough. If you are pulling
40 amperes at the arc it would mean approximately 1,400 watts, whereas
10 amperes at no volts would only equal 1,100 watts, therefore your arc
alone is loading your meter to capacity, and then some. In making the
above calculation I am using 35 as an arc voltage, which is approximately
correct for A. C, though it may be some higher, or a little bit less.
(2) If you have a no volt compensarc working on 120 volts it would
tend to give you more current than the normal capacity of the compensarc
on any given contact; that is to say, if you set the compensarc on the 40
ampere contact it would deliver more than 40 amperes. It also has the
effect of overloading the coils to some extent, but I think this would not
be serious. As a matter of fact, that amount of added voltage would, I
think, do no particular harm, merely giving you more amperage than you
would get were the pressure no.
GOOD REPORT.— McLeansboro, 111., writes: "Am using a Power's
No. 6 machine with improved lamphouse, aluminum curtain, 60 amperes;
getting flickerless pictures and am doing an A No. i business; population
of town about 1800. Am a regular reader of the "World" and derive
much benefit therefrom. Thought I would let you know that McLeansboro
can and is supporting a good moving picture house. I use a Ft. Wayne
Compensarc. It is giving me splendid results. The programme is Licensed
films." Plainly McLeansboro is a booster. Glad to hear such good report.
BRIGHT SCREEN— FLICKER. Kansas City, Kan., writes: "While we
were using an ordinary screen our picture was flickerless; now, however,
we have installed a "daylight" screen and the flicker shows very badly. I
run my machine at a crank speed of 52 to 60 per minute. Is that too fast
or too slow? It makes no difference how fast or how slow I run, the
flicker is still there. I changed from a 3 wing to a 2 wing shutter but it
does not seem to make any difference. The shutter is set true, cuts off
and opens exactly right. We have 60 cycle no volt A. C; am using 35
amperes at the arc which does not flutter but gives a good steady light.
Can you tell me how to stop the flicker? Attached you will find a small
sample of the screen. How is it I cannot use over 35 amperes without
breaking my back condensing lens. Please tell me what you think of the
daylight screen."
In the first place, Kansas City, the sample of screen sent shows it to be
apparently cloth saturated with aluminum, presenting a rough surface
which is very bright. Without going into the whys and wherefores of the
thing, you will find that the bright screen always causes more flicker at a
given speed than does the ordinary screen. You say you changed from 3
wing to a 2 wing shutter without any effect. As a matter of fact there
should be a great deal less flicker with a 3 wing shutter than with the 2
wing article. The speed you are running would give some flicker on any
screen if you used the 2 wing shutter. I cannot tell you whether it is
too fast or too slow as the speed must be governed altogether by the sub-
ject you are running, as has time and again been stated in the Department.
There is no reason why you should not be able to use more than 35
amperes A. C. at the arc without excessive condenser breakage. I would
recommend that you clean out the top ventilating screen of the lamphouse
thoroughly and then look back through the Department for the past year
and see what has been said on this subject. As to daylight screens I do
not care to express a general opinion.
OPAQUE SLIDE COATING. Mr. John Grifl^th, Mgr. Pastime Theatre,
Ansonia, Conn., writes: "In reviewing the Projection Department of your
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paper, which i% my utual Sunday occupation, I nolicoi St. Luuii, Mn., Je-
■ires formula fur the Opaque SliJc ( oating. Good re«ulti can be obtained
by dittolvinn one ounce of gum arable in a pint of water; itrain the mix-
ture through mudin or tome aimilar fabric. Dip the ilide glais in the »o-
lution and then allow it to drain dry in a warm place. I usually keep a
stock of the volution on hand. Can be written on with an ordinary pen
and ink. Docs not blur and the coating does not crack or Hake off. Gum
•rabic can be obtained in any drug store. I wish yourself and the De-
partment the succesi which excellence merits."
We are indebted to you, friend Grifliths, for your kindncM in aubmitting
the formula which, however, it not, I believe, opa(|ue coating, tince gum
arabic it, unlets I am very much mistaken, almost, if not quite, trana-
parent. The coating you so kindly contribute the formula for, en-
ablet one to write on the surface of the glass the same as if it were ordi-
nary paper, and for thii purpose it is no doubt excellent. I presume it
can be made opaque by mixing with the solution some dark aniline dye.
CALGARV, Alberta, writes asking the following: "(1) I am thinking of
learning to be an operator and would want to be a good one. What length
of time would be required to learn? I am of a mechanical turn of mind.
<a) What good book can I get? (3) What are the wages in Western
States?"
(i) It would be worse than useless for me to attempt to answer your
question. Some men learn very rapidly while others are just the opposite.
If you can get a position as helper with some really good, competent op-
erator, and serve an aprenticethip of six months, meanwhile applying your-
self diligently to a study of the business, you ought to be competent to
take charge of an operating room at the end of that time. Many "become
operators" in less time than this, but usually their work on the screen is
something wonderful and ofttimes rather fearful to behold. <i) You will
probably learn more out of the Department than you would from any one
book, though in the Handbook, for sale by the M. P. World, price $1.50.
you will find much valuable information in compact form. I would ad-
vise its purchase, (j) You will first have to explain what you mean by
"Western States." Some people talk about the West, meaning the Mississippi
Valley, which is, in fact, the intcrmountain region. The Western Stales
are those west of the west line of Nebraska and Kansas beginning with
Colorado. Wyoming and .\ew Mexico, ending at the Pacific Coast. In
these States the wages vary from $15 to $35 per week.
ANNOUN'CEMEXT SLIDES. Schaghticoke, X. Y., writes: "We have
40 cycle 110 volt A. C. using rheostat to lower the voltage. I am running
the show every Sunday; using Licensed films and filling the house (capacity
300) at ten cents admission. Can you tell me, through the Department,
where I can get some ".Announcement," "Intermission," "Good-Night" and
such things in films in small quantities, say from 100 to 200 ft.?"
The announcement film may be had from the Ortho Film Co., 40 East
lith St.. New York, would suggest that you write them addressing letter
personally to Mr. Hochstetter, and incidentally mentioning the Moving
Picture World.
LIGHT TROrBLE. Chas. C. Mendenhall. Stuart, Iowa, writes: "Kindly
answer the following through the Department. (i) I am unable to get
good light on my screen. .Xm using 6'/i-7'/i condenser combination; have
tried others, including two 7% lenses but it does not do any good. Have
tried moving the lamp back and forth without effect. Machine is a Stan-
dard No. 2 and the lamphouse cannot be moved forward and back. Cur-
rent is us volt D. C. using 35 amperes at the arc. Throw, 65 ft., with
a 12 ft, picture. I get a rainbow effect on the curtain having shades of
blue, brown and yellow, etc. Have also tried all ways imaginable of setting
the carbons. I have your Handbook. Had to get a second copy from
Laemmle as someone stole the first. I would also like you to put me in
touch with manufacturer or agent of some good current saver. Our cur-
rent here is ti'/'j and 13 cents per kw.
To answer your last question first, will say that, while I cannot under-
take to personally recommend any D. C. current saver, you might cor-
respond with Mr. Hallberg. New York City, whose advertisement you will
find on another paije of this issue. He puts out such a machine. He will
doubtless put you in touch with some of his customers who have purchased
one of the sets and they, in turn, can inform you as to how satisfactorily
it has worked. Certainly you are paying a very high rate for current and
it will be well to look carefully into the merits of Mr. Hallbcrg's D. C.
current saver. .-Vs to the light trouble, it seems to me. however, that the
fault must be due to carrying too short an arc, thus causing a tit to form
on the tip of the lower carbon. This would explain the presence of the
colors on the screen. The remedy is to carry a little longer arc, which
will prevent the tit from forming. This 'tit," or cap, is composed of
graphite formed from the carbon by a process of smelting in the arc when
the carbons are so close together that the arc does not receive sufficient
air to complete the votalization of the carbon. These tits are mushroom-
shaped and sometimes attain extreme lengths — as much as half an inch;
the top being composed of almost pure graphite. It requires a much longer
time to votalize graphite than it does the carbon from which it is formed.
I may be entirely in error in assuming this to be your trouble but inas-
much as you seem to have tried about everything else without effect. I
am inclined to think this must be the real cause of your trouble. The
distance of the lamphouse from the machine would have nothing to do with
producing colored light on the screen. It might cause a dark blue ghost,
but not colors.
STRIKE ENDED. The recent strike of the Cincinnati, O.. union against
the United States .Amusement Company, operating several houses in that
city, has been settled. The company is now employing union operators in
all its houses.
WASHINGTON OPERATORS IN TROUBLE. There has been quite
a fracas stirred up in the Capitol City, in regard to the banquet gi-/en by
the Washington Motion Picture Operators' Association recently. It seems
that there was a moving picture entertainment prepared for the amusement
of the operators, following the banquet. This entertainment was to con-
sist, supposedly, of Licensed films, presumably of interesting, out-of-the-
ordinary subjects. It further appears that some one, no one seems to
know who, or at least is willing to admit that he does, substituted some
rather risque Parisian pictures. It is even said that some of these pic-
tures were very questionable indeed. The police arrested five of the op-
erators, all of whuni promptly ettablithrd an alibi at to their conncetioo
with .the exhibit. We do not know what this "Operator's Association" it,
or what it it suppoted to rcpretent. We do, however, know that the op-
erators should be diitinctly a'.hamed of themtelvet for allowing any one to
jump them into the girl in-a pir dinner data. They th'juld remember that,
■side from the matter of common decency involved, such ttunts are re-
served at a privilege of the ".Silk Hat Harry" clati We are more than
pleated to know that the operators themselves have been able to clear
their skirts of any implication in the preparation of this portion of the
programme, and are torry indeed that anyone would teeh to force such
terrible things upon them. Records do not show that any operator left
the hall during the unseemly performance. Probably they could not force
their way out, however.
SHUTTER, Penna. (town tuppreaaed), writes: "This it my first to the
Department. Find enclosed sketch of shutter for the Powers Five Machine.
It gives much better results than the regular two-wing article. Here it an
eaty method of making ilides for temporary met<aget to the audience:
using a perfectly clean slide cover-glass, moisten a bruih and dip it in yellow
ochre. Spread a thin coat on the glass and let it dry. You may then,
with any sharp, pointed instrument write whatever you with to in the coat-
ing. Cover with another glass, binding the two together and it it ready
for use. Be very sure the glass is perfectly clean before attempting to coat
same, however. When there are misframes in the film put a little piece of
paper in where the trouble is and then you don't have to look for it in re-
winding. Recently the manager sent me to another house he owns to do
some work, agreeing to pay my expenses and allow me full time. He se-
cured a substitute in my place, of course. When I got back I bad to pay
the substitute, my own expenses and was not paid for the time. We have
no union here and I had to stand for it or quit. Moreover pay here is
poor and the men are treated without any consideration at all. "The hand-
book is great; so is the Department. Would like to know how to start
organization of operators."
The shutter is five inches in diameter. It looks all right and will doubt-
less reduce the flicker, but cuts some more light than the two-winger. A*
to the ochre coating, why use that when you can procure gelatine, which it
superior. The "Make 'Em Yourself slide outfit, advertised elsewhere, is
practical, shows up well and a slide costs less than one cent. I presume
you mean that you place a small piece of paper under the film at the bad
spot allowing it to wind into the reel. That is practical all right, if yoti
have the paper ready and act quick. It is incredible that any manager
should be cheap enough and so lost to decency as to treat a man as you
describe. Those who oppose the organization of operators can see what
they get handed to them when unorganized. If that manager doesn't weigh
more than two hundred pounds I would like to have him try a trick of
that kind on yours truly just once. He would be up against an argument real
sudden. Ordinarily I am opposed to physical violence, but there is a time and
place for everything and I really don't think I would rush up and kiss
him, under the circumstances. Write General Secretary-Treasurer, Interna-
tional Alliance Theatrical Stage Ejnployees, Chicago. III., (haven't street ad-
dress but that will reach him) for instructions for organizing a union.
AN .-VRGL^MENT, Illinois (name of town suppressed), writes: Am using
Powers Six Machine, 30 amperes through Powers adjustable rheostat,
voltage 220 D. C. Throw is 57 feet, picture 14^- What focal length con-
densing lenses should I have? Had an argument recently with an elec-
trician. One says that two no V rheostats could not give results if con-
nected in series on 220 volt current. Other sa>-s they would. Which is
correct?"
By the regular way of figuring, you have about a 4V5 inch objective
lens and should use one 6Vi and one yVi- or two jVi condensing lenses,
whichever gives best results. .\s to the rheostats: one no V rheostat made
to deliver 30 amperes would have no less 45 -f- 30 = jH ohms resistance.
Two in series would offer 4"^^ ohms. To get 30 amperes on 230 you must
have 220 less 45 -^ 30 = s 5-6 ohm? rheostatic resistance. With two such
rheostats connected in series on 2:0 rolts you would lack i yS ohms of
enough resistance to limit the flow to 30 ampere*. As a matter-of-fact,
two such rheostats would deliver 2:0 iess 45 -r- 4J^ = 40+- These figures are
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only approximate, since the arc voltage varies, hence the arc resistance is
not constant. The "45" subtracted from the line voltage represents the
resistance of the arc. No; two no volt rheostats cannot be used on 220
without overloading their coils, as the figures prove.
A WHOLE BUNDLE OF KICKS. Union City, Tenn., writes: "I have
one of the most uptodatc little picture houses in any small town in the
South. My trouble has been trying to do too much, and while I only seat
350, our patronage has been up to the limit most of the time. My one
hobby has been perfect projection. My picture must be as bright as a dol-
lar, and as steady as a clock, or there is something doing. I have been
unable to get an operator that can quite fill the bill, and give me what I
want. I must therefore do the operating myself. I am using A. C, iio
volts, 63 feet throw on a level, with the picture thrown from the back of
the house; curtain in front. Use a Ft. Wayne compensarc, 30, 40 and 60
amperes. Picture lol/i ft., Syi condenser back, 7J4 front. My picture is
clear and sharp when I get the current, but there is some trouble, and I
claim it is in the transformer which is just back of my house. I have an
80 ampere meter, and have the following lights: 2 flaming arcs, 12 amps,
each; 12 8 c. p. lights on the inside; 100 2 c. p. for electric sign; 14 8 c.
p. for arch front; 21 2 c. p. around ticket window; 3 32 c. p. in art glass
dome; i motor for electric piano; 100 c. p. for chandelier for lobby; 4
large tungstens for chandelier inside, not burning when picture is on, and
the projection arc. I have to keep the lever of the compensarc clear back
on the 60 amp. stop, or as far over as it will go. Is there any such thing
as overloading the meter, or would not the meter burn out before it would
overload? If you can offer any suggestion so that I could make any
change of the wiring, or current, in order to get enough light through the
machine to keep from jamming the carbons all the time, I would be glad
to have you do so. What do you think of the rectifier for a clearer pic-
ture? Are they practical? Will they last? I also want to ask one other
thing. Is it possible to get the kind of pictures one wants anywhere?
Is there any head of the General Film Co., to whom we could go to for
relief? We complain to managers of exchanges, they put us off, and either
tell us we are kickers, or to go where we can get what we want. If we
try to switch to another exchange, they say we are not in their territory,
and they cannot furnish us with service. Is there no relief for an ex-
hibitor? Will we always have to take just what they care to hand us,
whether it pleases our patrons or not? A manager knows what pleases his
patrons, and he wants those makes. There is no possible way to get them
now. What are we in the business for, to make money, or for pastime?
I, for one, am not in it for my health and I want to please my audiences.
Is it possible for anyone outside the General Film Co. to buy Licensed pic-
tures, and start an exchange? If so, I feel sure that the South is badly
in need of such a company, and they would get all the business, regardless
of the charge for service. I read column upon column bearing on the ad-
vance work in the manufacture of pictures. I don't believe a word of it.
If the picture business is not to go up, to keep it from deteriorating there
must be some great change in what the exchange manager thinks and what
he hands us. The exhibitor knows what pleases his patrons' particular
tastes, and cannot get it."
As to your meter, it is quite possible to overload a meter, but it will
not burn out unless the overload be too heavy. It is likely to not register
correctly after being subjected to overload for a time, however. But your
meter is not loaded to capacity, if it is an 80 ampere article. Each of
your 8 c. p. lamps consumes .27 of an ampere. Each 32 c. p. uses i am-
pere. I have no rating for 2 c. p. lamps at hand but probably it is very
close to .1 of an ampere, as a 4 c. p. takes .16 and the proportionate cur-
rent consumption increases slightly as the illuminating power of the globe
is decreased. The motor consumption is slight. As to the projection arc,
when pulling 60 at the arc you will be taking less than 20 from the line.
No, your meter is not overloaded; possibly the transformer outside is, how-
ever. You can easily tell this. If the incandescents dim when the arc is
struck then either the feed wires are too small somewhere, most likely be-
tween the pole transformer and your house, or the outside transformer is
not delivering the goods. Your house feed wires should be not less than
No. 4 wire; No. 3 would be still better. It may be your leads from main
cutout to the compensarc are too small. They should be not less than No.
10 and No. 8 would be better still, though if nothing but the one arc takes
from them No. 10 will do very well. From the compensarc to the lamp use
No. 6 and see to it that the wires inside the lamphouse are not charred.
Strip back the insulation and if they are a dark bro\vn cut them off as far
back as they are discolored. Wten using 45 amperes D. C, or 60 A. C,
the writer amputates the wires to the back wall of the lamphouse after
about 40 hours' run; oftener if they show signs of being charred by the
heat. Be very sure all contacts are clean and making good electrical con-
tact. Be very certain, also, that the inside of your carbon clamps are
clean and making good electrical contact with the carbons. Altogether too
little attention is usually paid to these matters and operators run with
charred wires, loose, dirty contacts and then wonder what in the world is
wrong with their light. The Mercury Arc Rectifier is an excellent machine.
It lasts almost indefinitely, except the tubes. They are guaranteed by the
General Electric Company for 500 hours service. They cost about $25
each. But with only a ioj4 foot picture you should get excellent illumina-
tion with 60 amperes A. C. As to the film matter, you can make complaint
to the general manager of the General Film Co., Mr. P. L. Waters, 200 5th
Ave., New York City. I cannot guarantee that it will do any good, or that
it will not. You have not stated the case clearly enough for me to determine
just what is wrong. If you want the films of certain producers and the
local exchange has not got them, then you have a very legitimate kick com-
ing. The General Film Company has control of the business of renting the
Licensed product and that carries with it the moral obligation to carry
all subjects of all Licensed manufacturers, since they effectually prevent any
one else from supplying them. The manager who told you to "go where
you could get what you want," well knowing you could not possibly go
elsewhere for the Licensed product, simply proclaimed himself a bully.
Knowing his position impregnable, at least for the present, he was insolent
and overbearing. The General Film Company will sooner or later come to
grief, no matter how strong their position, if managers are thus allowed to
treat exhibitors who are paying in the money. I am loth to believe that
the General Film Company knowingly sanctions such proceedings on the
part of their managers. That there are some such managers in the employ
of that company, however, cannot be doubted, since reports similar to yours
have been made before. It would be an act reflecting distinct credit on
the General Film Company if they would take this matter up vigorously and
impress upon their managers the fact that exhibitors are to be treated just
as courteously as if there were open competition in the rental of Licensed
films; also that pertness, insolence and arrogance by managers to exhibi-
tors will not be tolerated.
If, on the other hand, you complain that you cannot get the films you
want when you want them, then that is something else again, though it by
no means excuses an exchange manager for telling you what he did under
the circumstances set forth. I cannot form any opinion as to what you are
entitled to without first knowing the price you pay. Many exhibitors pay
the lowest possible price and then demand service of high grade, which sells
for a much higher rate. This is unreasonable and foolish. Then, too, you
must remember that an exchange serves many theaters and many exhibi-
tors may be demanding a certain film you yourself want, just as strenuously
as you are. A film cannot be in but one place at a time. An exchange
cannot possibly buy enough copies of each film to supply all customers
with the reel just when they want it, unless the price of service be in-
creased very largely. I have been an exchange manager and can swear
that that functionary has troubles of his own. He needs an oil tank filled
with choice lubricant and a railroad water-tank filled daily with a select
brand of softsoap, to keep things running smoothly. But unless he can
do this he is not the man for the position. Exhibitors are often unreason-
ing and unreasonable. I have smiled at a customer and poured out soft-
soap and oil when I really felt like murdering him with an axe. Very often
the exhibitor has little or no real grasp of the business as a whole. He
really believes that an exchange can hand him any reel he wants, at any
time he wants it, if it really wishes to. Many exhibitors do not study the
business at all, except as it pretains to their own house. The reel they
want may be a hundred miles away when they want it. It may be that
dozens of exhibitors have spoken for that particular reel before. It may be
promised to one man for a certain date and then some unthinking, or un-
principled exhibitor gets it for one day and keeps it two, the last day be-
ing the one you were to have had it. Of course you can't have the film
then, even if you have advertised it to the limit. The exchange is just as
helpless in the matter as you are. The reel is at a theater, fifty — a hun-
dred— maybe two hundred miles away and — there you are.
LIGHT PLANT. Mr. F. D. Tallman, Bunker Hill, Ind., writes: "Have
been much interested in the experience of other exhibitors in using light
plants of their own; making screens, etc. I am only a small fish in the
pond beside most of them. Being a machinist it occurred to me that I
might operate a dynamo with the same engine which runs my shop. I
could thus enter the motion picture field. I acted on that idea and now
have a neat little house seating 176, in the rear of which is my machine
lation of the town is 800. The engine and generator are mounted on a
show and when the weather is good we play to more than capacity. Popu-
lation of the town is 800. The engine and generator is mounted on a
wagon and two nights a week I have been playing an adjoining town. My
generator is a 60 volt, 40 ampere machine, run by a 6 h. p. 2 cycle kerosene
engine and I have all the nearby towns beaten for light. Made my own
screen from bleached muslin. Filled it and coated it with aluminum. Its
one fault is that it is almost too bright. However, it shows the picture up
well. I start my engine, lock the door and do not go near it again until
after the show. It often runs for three hours without a soul near it. Do
my own operating. The good wife sells tickets and our little girl collects
them. Have a violin and piano for music and have got it all our own way
so far as the picture business is concerned. Have a Powers Six and think
it puts up the finest picture possible. Not a flicker in it. In addition to
the projection arc have 22 incandescent lights and a fan. When the arc
is on there is not a quiver in the light, but when it is off and the engine is
running light the incandescents are not so steady as the engine has practi-
cally no load at all. But when I strike the arc, Mr. Engine settles down to
business and stays right there on the job. If any of the Projection De-
partment readers wish to know more concerning the plant, would be pleased
to give full information, including cost of operation and installation. My
picture is 11 ft. wide; throw, 57 feet. What condenser lenses should I
have? Am using one 6^ and one 75^ but unless 1 get carbons set just
right screen is a little yellow sometimes."
Your lenses should be all right. Might try two 7'/:. It is essential that
you do get your carbons "just right" all the time. Better send in for a
Handbook, price $1.50, in which, among other things, carbon setting is fully
explained and illustrated. The description of light plant is interesting,
particularly the remarkable performance of the engine. Why not send in
exact description, together with name of engine and generator, for publi-
cation. Complete information will be appreciated by many of our readers.
Send all data, including rest of installation and operation.
RESISTANCE IN MULTIPLE. New York City writes: "Kindly ad-
vise me as to how two rheostats should be hooked up to get the maximum
current from them, working on one circuit; also how to get the minimum."
For maximum hook them in multiple; for minimum hook them in series.
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In the sketch. A shows the multiple connection and B the series. Would
by all means advise you to get the Handbook in which these things are all
fully explained. You certainly need to study, and study good and plenty.
TAKEUP BELT. Duluth, Minn., sends in sketch of spotlight stand and
writes: "I have long been an interested reader of the World and of your
Handbook. I have at last decided to butt in with a sketch of a spotlight
stand, made by myself about a year ago. I have found by experience
that a buckskin or rawhide shoelace makes the best takeup belt. It lasts
longer than the ordinary belt and is in other ways most satisfactory."
The stand is excellent, but we have already published sketches of so
many spotlight stands that we cannot give more space to that particular
subject just now. As to the rawhide belt, we see no reason why it should
not be very good.
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Comments on the Films
Licensed.
"A I'ULISHED BURGL.^R■• ( I".>saiim 1. Peccmbrr 14 —A comedy in
which a young man to whom a k"1'» patriui olijrct oncocn a ii-hrrae to
play buriflai and scare thr old folks into rrlrntmtt. I'hr fake works and
he forces her father to shine his shoes and hrr iiiuthrr to polish his nails.
Here wai the undoing of all his plans. When he returns with the booty,
playing the hero, they notice his shiny extremities and see through the
tricJc. He, in turn, is compelled to |)crfurm the same lowly offices, a come-
down for the pscudu'gentleman burglar which creates much amusement.
"GEORGE W.\RRlNGTON"S ESCATE" ^Selig). Pecrmber 14— This is
an excellent historical and costume picture, the scene of which is laid
■bout Fort Duqtiesne, which stood on the site of the prc^rnt city of
Pittsburgh. It gives the adventuro of a young Englishman, whose story
is told by Thackcry in the Virginians. It represriits him as at the mercy
of a drunken <>lil sergeant whom he summon^ 10 account. Probably
the story was exaggerated. This film will serve to renew fading memories
and tome of the older persons who see it will remember the occurrence.
II was long before the present generation was born.
•THE BETTER MAN" (Melies), December 14.— A pleasing love story
in which a clever Western girl Uises a little trick to find which of her two
admirers is the better man. She arranges it »n that each of them receives
a letter at the same postoffice at noon of the same day. Each letter reads,
"To prove which is the better man deliver this letter to me as soon as
possible." Both race to get to the girl first. Her trick was this: she got
•n old man to pntend to be in great need of help in a place which both
would have to pass. The better man risked the girl to do a human act and
lend a hand where one was needed. He got there second, but he got the
girl. The picture is highly commendable.
"HER PET" (Biography. December 14. — A picture telling a cKver anec-
dote in a bright and effective way. Husband didn't like wife's poodle so
hired a newsboy to steal it from the front porch. The boy brings it to the
office and gets a dollar. But the wife offers a reward of ten dollars for its
return and the boy sees the ad. It it too much for him. The husband had
paid him to steal the dog, now he brings it back and is well paid for his
honesty. The dog is a very pretty white poodle. The picture is pleasing.
"TAKING HIS MEDICINE" (Biograph), December 14.— A farce, the
characters of which are a lazy country boy, his father, mother and little sis-
ter, and the country doctor. The boy wanted to tish. his parents wanted
him to work, so he played sick. The doctor was called and prescribed big
pills, same as he had given to a horse. Boy wouldn't take the medicine
and a great old chase ensued. Once the old man thought he had him, but
he wriggled free. At the end, the boy was on the roof, so the old man put
the pills in a gun and then the boy took his medicine.
"THE Srn.NTITUTE" (Lubin). December 14.— A very commendable
picture in which a heroine, who will strongly appeal to spectators, saves a
large invoice of gold from Mexican bandits. She was agent at a small sta-
tion in the West and, being an operator herself, had made friends with a
sergeant in a U. S. cavalry troop who also could operate the key. One
day she found that her brother, an engineer on the railroad, was too drunk
to do his duty. She, dressed in his overhauls and went as his substitute,
driving the locomotive. That afternoon there was a cargo of gold in the
express car and a gang of bandits held up the train. When no one was
looking she climbed to the telegraph line cut into it and called up her
friend the sergeant, who sent the troop of horsemen to the rescue. The
band had got the gold and was ready to make off when the boys in khaki
appear. They come galloping into the picture in thrilling style. The cap-
ture is made in a way that does credit to Uncle Sam's boys; they are real
soldiers. The last scene, in which the sergeant comforts the girl with
praises that w-ere needed, because she was suffering a nervous reaction
after her gallant exploit, is very satisfactory.
"THE SICK MAN FROM THE EAST" (Vitagraph), December 16.—
This very pleasing comedy has two chief characters, a detective (Mr.
Phillips) from the East who. in the first scene, reads of a reward of $1,000
for the apprehension of a horse thief, and the thief (Mr. Dunn) who is
employed on the ranch from which the horses had been stolen. The
detective comes to the ranch disguised as a "sick man from the East"
who is so deaf that he has to use an car trumpet. This gives a well
utilized chance for comedy. He finds the man whom we suspect is the
thief making love to the ranch owner's daughter. The situation is held
up pretty effectively while the sick, deaf man is getting his evidence and
the interest accumulates fast at the climax, when he makes his dramatic
capture. The very few- moments when the illusion wears thin do not
detract much from the picture's impression and there are some very pretty
scenes, especially so is the scene showing the ranch stable by moonlight.
It is a desirable picture.
"STAGE STRUCK LIZZIE" (Edison), December 16. — A delicious com-
edy which gets much of its quality from very good acting. It gives us
the experience of a stage struck maiden who is domestic help for a
while, but who loses one position after another until she finds herself
as a maid in an actress' dressing room. Suddenly she is given an oppor-
tunity to take a minor part and walks boldly out upon the stage. But
that malady known as stage fright afflicts her. gradually increasing in
violence, until she jumps over the footlights and flies up the center aisle.
The clown work of this Lizzie is remarkable; it stands out clearly. We
often »«-f clowns played. Wc >lon't often h«»e the pleasure of teeing
(hem really acted.
"A TRIP FROM C0IX)RA1)0 SPRINGS TO CRIPPLE CREEK"
(Editon), December 16.- In ilii'< travelog the Edison Company hat ;
"riited a novel subject and one that should be very popular with Amer:'
It begins at Colorado Springs and proceeds through the Rocky Mounu ^
10,000 feet above sea level to Cripple Creek, with all that wondrous
panorama spread before one. The lofty mountain (>eaks are piled in end-
less ranges. The journey lies through lhr«c mouiitaint on
highest electric railroad in the world and ends in .-Mtman,, the h;.
incorporated village in the world. The mechanical work has been
done. The picture has all the attractive qualities of an excellent photograph.
"BROCKTON FAIR AND HORSE SHOW" (Edison), December 15 —
This is a good, long film and the interest never drags. From the fir«t
to the last, it shows us what we want to see and keeps us glad that the
Edison Company had the good sense to photograph it. It it a picture
of a typical county fair, with flags, the Governor of the State with hi«
staff and brass band, and the races, crowds and the "hot dogs" that give
the visit to such a place its flavor. It is a good, satisfying picture.
"AS IN A LOOKIN&GLASS" (Biograph), December 18.— This picture
lingers on the sordid miseries in the home of a man who drinks and it
brutal when drunk. Too many know all about such things. The picture'!
object was to give a broad enough canvas on which to paint the con-
version of the drunken father. The truth is that fathers who have fallen
so low as this seldom, very seldom, are converted. This one. after a
spree, saw his little boy playing house and acting the drunken father just
as he had acted it the day before. It disgusted him and he promised his
wife not to do it again. The picture shows that he kept his promise.
The Biograph players and producers have done much to hold it above
petty realism by very praiseworthy art. It is not a very cheerful picture.
•HE WHO L.-\UGHS LAST" (Kalem), December 18— A practical i Ve
picture, which gives one the fcding that the story is n»t clear un- '. it
dawns on him that the thread on which the scenes are strung is unu'iiaiiV
flight. Two girls and two cowboys have the chief parts; two pairs of
sweethearts. First the girls fool the boys by getting two of the ranch
help to put on women's wigs and sit so that only their heads can be seen.
The boys are "taken in" for a moment. It would have been funnier if
the girls had used dummies. To get even the boys dress the two hired
men up as Indians and give the girls a scare. There are one or two
good scenes, pictorially. in the picture.
"EV.-\NGELINE" (Selig). December 18. — Longfellow's beautiful ro-
mance is here shown in picture with the help of some wellcho.sen quotations,
which serve as "leaders." The scenes are often very beautiful. They
consist of interiors, the seaside and a glimpse of the village of .'\rcadia,
in Nova Scotia, and then of forest and river scenes in the Southwest.
The costumes are perfect and the actng graceful. Evangeline herself is
pretty and very pleasing, although there seems to be little depth or srasp
to her presentation. The story is not easily adaptable to either the theater
or pictures; yet the Selig Company has made it clear enough and doubt-
less it will be very acceptable indeed as an educational film.
"LOVE DECIDES" (Lubin), December 18.— .\ pretty picture which
will please because of its pictorial and artistic qualities rather than
through the idea which it illustrates. This is not very vital; doesn't get
hold of actualities with much strength. The heroine was courted by an
elderly admirer, but she didn't find much in him that attracted her. Later,
when her father died, she found the world a rather inhospitable, chilly
place. She had no home, no money and could get no work. This admirer
again renewed his plea and she accepted him. .\ child was born. Then
a young artist tempted her to run away with him. But love for her
baby decided her fate; kept her true to herself and her home. There are
some very good things in it.
"VANITY F.MR" (Vitagraph), December 19.— This grand three-reel
picture was reviewed at length on page 886. It needs no further comment.
"FOR HIS PAL'S SAKE" (Selig). December 19.— A story of a true
friendship and one that is put over in an effective and pleasing way by
every one of the five principal players. The two pals, Tom and Billy,
both loved the same girl. The girl liked Billy best and Tom saw this
clearly. Yet at a ranch party Billy gets jealous of Tom. It nearly cmr -
to a fight, but Tom's character saves the day and they are still as n- : •.
pals as ever. Billy then forgets the girl. Florence, and becomes ir.jT :
ated with a dance hall Mexican girl. The quality of Tom't fricn - -
for both Florence and Billy is tried by this incident, but his wisdom -■.■■ :
magnanimity stand the test and he first "shows up" the girl from the
dance hall and then brings the lovers together. It is a good, desirable
picture.
•THROUGH THE ENEMY'S LINES" (Gaumont). December 19 —A
story of Napoleon^s war against ,\ustria. It is an exciting picture and
one in which the suspense is created and increased skilfully. Most of
the scenes have great pictorial beauty, they show skill in grouping the
moving figures and taste in choosing or setting backgrounds. The acting
also is very acceptable. A French lieutenant is sent out to reconnoiter.
He captures a farmer and dresses in his clothes to gain admission into
the .\u5trian lines. He finds valuable papers, but is discovered and pur-
sued. He hides in a load of hay. The .Austrians think that he has
escaped. A farmer hitches up and is taking the hav out of the city.
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Another farmer, lighting his pipe, accidentally sets it on fire. The Austrian
soldiers discover the fire and uncover the spy. He manages to escape.
The action at the point is, only for a moment, slow and almost crude,
but, as a whole, the picture is very praiseworthy.
"THE THREE BEARS" (Essanay), December 19.— A very acceptable
juvenile picture telling the well-known nursery rhyme about the three
bears, a Great Big Bear, a Middle Sized bear, and a very little bear, who
had porridge for dinner and went for a walk to let it cool. The scenes
are often very cute. The actors in bearskins fill the bill remarkably
well. It will greatly please the little children.
"SANTA CLAUS AND THE CLUBMAN" (Edison), December 19.—
The Edison Company is notable because of the human quality that very
often is found in its pictures. While this is not one of its best produc-
tions, it has the human element in a very marked degree; it is a thoroughly
delightful and highly praiseworthy picture. The clubman had nothing
to do and bad grown so irritable that he ordered a policeman on the
beat to arrest two children who annoyed him by begging near the club
door. The cop pretended to, but gave them carfare home. They didn't
have any home and their condition was so piteous that the barn men of
the street car company let them sleep in an empty car put up for the
night. The clubman got drunk; thought the car in the barn was the car
ahead, and came in. He soon fell asleep and had an extremely pretty
Christmas dream of Santa Claus. In the morning, he found the little
boy and girl asleep beside him and took them home. He got a young lady
to come and help make it Christmas for the kids and won a sweetheart.
It is a very pleasing picture.
"LOVE AT GLOUCESTER PORT" (Vitagraph), December 15.— A sea-
side love story. Two lovers, seamen of Gloucester, have chosen each
a girl of the town and have good reason to be hopeful. One of these
girls is the daughter of the captain of a ship on which one of the men
is the mate and the other a sailor. The captain takes his daughter on a
short cruise. The mate becomes unnecessarily jealous and gives the
sailor a dangerous job. He falls overboard. The girl alone sees it. She
mans the dory herself and goes to his rescue. The dory is missing and
it is thought that the two have eloped. They are cast on an uninhabited
island, but are later taken off. The misunderstanding that disturbs the
two other lovers for a time is soon cleared up. There are too many in-
consistencies in the picture; but there are many very pretty and many
very human scenes in it. The acting is very pleasing. The photographs
are good.
"A TIMELY LESSON" (Lubin), December 16.— An affinity story.
Few of the pictures that have handled this theme have had any real
heart-interest and most have been positively unpleasant. This is no ex-
ception to the rule. The story is complicated with details that tend
to obscure the main thread; they militate against the story's interest
and make it, in the early scenes, drag. The wife saw with sorrow her
husband and father of her child falling under the spell of a fascinating
widow. Her brother had only met her husband once. She confided her
trouble to him and his friend. His friend at once begins a flirtation
with the widow and later marries her. The brother, slightly disguised,
begins a mock flirtation with the wife. This leaves the husband, one
might say, out both coming and going. It brings him back contrite.
"A QUEEN'S TREACHERY" (Gaumont), December 16.— A dramatic
historical picture dealing with a mad king of France, Charles VI. The
lead in the picture is divided, perhaps not very wisely, between the evil
queen who betrayed her husband and a devoted, patriotic French woman,
named Odette, who tried to save the king and France from disaster.
This king, Charles VI, you will remember, was the king who was con-
quered by Henry V, of Shakespeare's play. Under compulsion of the
English king, but as is shown in this picture, through the treachery of
the queen, he disinherits his own son for the son of the English king.
Odette in the picture is shown as inciting some of the French nobles to
swear to be faithful to the Dauphin in spite of the signed paper. This
Dauphin, Charles VII, was later the monarch who was saved by Jean
d'Arc. The scenes are sumptuous, the costumes rich and pleasingly col-
ored. The picture is commendable.
"THE COWBOY COWARD" (Essanay), December 16.— .■\n exceptionally
interesting cowboy character study, dealing with an individual with amiable
ways, but with no insides to him, moral or physcal. He was afraid to
face his man even when he was in the right, but he was willing to per-
suade some one else, a brave gambler, to handle the picture's bully for
the sake of the heroine and then was willing to lie to the girl in order
to get her love, never realizing that she would find him out sometime.
He was simply that kind of a man. The player who took the part had to
meet the acting of Miss Fields, as the girl, and Mr. Anderson, as the
gambler, and a very good player, as the bully. Consequently he didn't
appear to very good advantage, for the other three seemed to be past
excellent in their parts. Perhaps it is to the player's credit that he
couldn't put the part over very effectively. There are many good things
in the picture, especially for the thoughtful spectator.
"THE MIRACLE" (Eclipse), December 20.— In this story a baby prince
murdered by his cruel and ambitious uncle is miraculously restored to life.
There are some striking scenes. The one where Christ appears at the tomb
and gives the child into the arms of the angel. The sister and the angel
place him in a crib among the royal statuary. There the mother finds him
just as his murderous uncle's coronation procession is passing. Everyone
but the uncle joins in rejoicing with the mother for the prince's delivery.
"FIRES OF DRIFTWOOD" (Vitagraph). December 20.— The Christmas
story in this film does not develop till toward the last, but is none the less
pleasing for that. A man leaves his wife and child and elopes with a hand-
some woman who was rescued from a wreck. She deserts him and he
struggles manfully to secure means sufficient to make his family comfortable.
He arrives home on Christmas eve, laden with gifts and asking forgiveness,
which is readily granted and the family is reunited.
"THE SIGN OF THE THREE LABELS" (Edison). December 20.— A
comedy which illustrates the adventures of a bride and groom in Europe
who failed to tip the servants at the first hotel. The labels on their bag-
gage were so placed that everywhere they went they were treated accord-
ingly. After numerous moving incidents, not the least of which was a
woman's stocking in the man's pocket, the association rules fell into their
hands and they thus discovered the source of their difficulties. The rest
was easy. They lavished tips and their troubles ceased.
"THE FLASH IN THE NIGHT" (Kalem), December 20— A melo-
drama in which as its principal feature, a girl, bound to a chair by a bur-
glar, flashes the v.ord "help" to her sweetheart on his engine by pulling a
cord with her teeth, rie sees the signal and arrives with his fireman in
time to catch the burglar.
"ART VS. Ml'SIC" (Lubin), December 20. — A man and woman were
good friends urtil it became necessary to criticise each other's work, then
there was trouble. The man went to the city and took a studio. While at
his painting the noise of a piano annoyed him. He found that it was this
woman practicing. Afterward they helped each other, but failed, and so,
through mutual failure, their love was renewed and they decided to take the
rest of life's journey together.
Independent.
"COWGIRLS' PRANKS" (Bison), December 19. — Scenes clear as a
bell, a bevy of lively and pretty girls (Miss Little and Little Miss Grandin
leading them) and a big bunch of punchers. The night before the round
up, the girls steal the clothes of the boys and dress up in them. Think of
Miss Grandin in chaps; it's worth going to see. The boys next day have
the choice of going like Indians or dressing in the skirts. They choose
the fikirts, and are a great looking bunch! The girls, meanwhile,
have shot-up tjic village bar, Bad Pete's. Next morning the girls
have headaches. The picture was perhaps suggested in part by a Kalem
release "The Round Up at Dawn." In the first scenes, it followed it pretty
closely; it is livelier and there's much more to it.
"THE H.\CK AND SCHMIDT BOUT" (Essanay), December 14.— A
comedy which successfully burlesques a wrestling match. The .\merican
easily bests the German but possibly the way he does it would not be popu-
lar with all wrestlers. The picture is very lively and creates much merri-
ment.
"THE VIOLIN MAKER OF NUREMBERG" (Solax).— A poetical and
very pleasing story suggesting, not only by its settings but by its general
trend, the opera "Der Meitersinger." The incidents are not similar; one
feels that the story told by this is even better. It is a true love story,
human and dramatic and it is handled in a very pleasing fashion. It was
reviewed at length in our issue of December 9.
"THE ACTRESS" (Majestic), December 24- — This delightful and de-
sirable comedy was reviewed at length on page 886.
"BEFORE YORKTOWN" (Republic), December 24.— This first release
of the Republic Company (it is in two reels) shows good taste and com-
petency. It's worst faults are perhaps camera consciousness on the part of
some of the characters and, in some of the scenes, a stiffness. The part
of the heroine, an American maid, was perhaps the best representation in
it, although one feels like questioning the taste of the scenario writer in
making her insult the British colonel, who was dining with her, by throw-
ing a glass of wine in his face. The first reel has Yorktown for its back-
ground and shows how plans of the British fortifications there were ob-
tained by the heroine's brother. He was wounded by the British sentries
and the girl starts on her way to General Washington with them. After a
well-designed capture by the British pickets and escape from the colonel
whom she had insulted, she reaches General Washington, a figure that
serves very well indeed as the Father of His Country. The photographs
are very good.
"NIAGARA FALLS" (Imp), December 23. — Opening with an exquisite
picture of the falls, it continues with pictures of Beachey's flight in an
aeroplane and also Leach's trip through the whirlpool in a closed iron bar-
rel. The pictures of the leaping and boiling waters of the whirlpool rapids
are very commendable. The photography is perfect.
"A PAIR OF GLOVES" (Imp), December 23.— -•X short farce-comedy
in which much happens at a lively pace. A hat-tree in a restaurant and
five or six overcoats hanging from it; a pair of gloves misplaced by one
husband in the overcoat of another married man, caused the trouble. It
is very light.
"THE PROFESSOR" (Imp), December 21. — This story, while interest-
ing, is not so human as the best Imp stories. It deals with a sleep-walker
(the professor) who removed a large sum of money from his safe in the
night, without knowing it. He thinks he has been robbed and suspects his
nephew whom he knows was in need of money. A detective goes through
the case in a sensible and orderly way and proves that the nephew is in-
nocent. The next night, the detective sits up near the safe and watches to
see whether the burglar will return; this is peculiar. The old man walks
again in his sleep and replaces the money; the detective sees him do it.
The professor then pays the nephew's debt. The photographs are excellent.
"CHINESE CRUISER HAI CHI" (Imp), December 18.— A very inter-
esting film. It shows the ship in detail and the Chinese crew at work.
There are some intelligent looking Chinese officers in command. Rear
Admiral Ching is shown.
"THE GIRL AND THE II ALf-BACK" (Im?). December 18.— The early
scenes of this picture drag not a little. Two college chums love the same
girl. She favors the football captain. Through jealousy the captaiti's chum
sends the other team the signals. It becomes known and the captain is ac-
cused. The girl, however, brings evidence that clears him and he plays the
second half, making the touchdown that wins the game.
"THE TWINS" (Great Northern), December 23. — A slight, but amusing
comedy. One twin was a military servant of a general. He was short and
fat and, while he could walk like a soldier and salute, he was weak on
waiting on the guests at table. His brother looked like him and was a
professional waiter. He came to visit his brother and fell in love with the
cook. Brother got him to lake his place. The general was congratulating
hirtself on having made a d.inderheaded waiter into a perfect jewel; but
was astonished to find that he had forgotten military manners. The play
and the fun won't he wholly understood by uninstructed audiences, but
they'll get enough and have several good laughs.
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••I'ROM OSTERSTl'SD TO STORUIEN. SWEDEN (Gr«t Northern),
December jj. -Exhibitor* in (>l»ce» where there are minjr Sweitith people
will cloubllca* find thit |>iclurr a t:u»<] one lu (bow. It give* winter view*
of the tcenei and village* along the railroad between thete two town* and
it alio *how* *nnielhing of Swediih life out-ofdoor* in winter. The ground
ii while with know.
'THE tOUAKD'S FLUTE" (Champion), December i«.— He aeemed to
be one of Nature'* irre*pon>ible9, did the hero of ihii picture. He could
play on the flute though, with the be«t of them; but be aimpljr wouldn't
go to war and wai dr9|iiicd by hi* friendi. the other Southerner*. But,
when the troop<i came near the home where he, hi* mother and *iiter were
living, hi* mother finding him in great terror, dragged him to the window
and made him view the battle. This got him excited and he took hi* flute
out there and played such atirring airs that the boy« in gray turned and,
charging once more, won the day. The idea behind this picture is very
highly commendable. There are things in it that are not so commendable.
"BY DEGREE OF F.\TE" (Champion), December io.— .\ dignified jitua-
tion gives value to thii clrarlytold story of a physician's love. The girl
had loved him; he had shown himself rude and rough and she had married
bis rival. .After hard vicissitudes the doctor goes to the West. The girl
and her husband chance to locate in the same village. The husband gets
sick; the unknown doctor is called in and recognized. The doctor has the
patient sent to a hospital where he dies and the girl then accepts the doc-
tor's love. It tells an acceptable story.
"CUPinS BIG SI.>>TER" (Powers). December 19.— Cupid was an ir-
responsible small boy in knee pants and his big sister was charming. The
two seemed to have made a defensive and offensive alliance. It's a slight
but pretty flirtation .ind comedy romance. Some of the scenes are very
pretty, indeed; some are kept on perhaps a bit too long. The players are
very pleasing.
"TOURING BRUSSELS" (Powers), December 19. — Very good picture*
of the Belgian capital, very instructive and commendable.
"A JAPANESE LOVE STORY" (Lux). December 32.— The tinting of
these scenes, now purple, now green, now buff, etc., gives the story an
unusual atmosphere; but one hesitates in wholly commending the brighter
tints as successful. Several of them are almost garish. In the story. Yum
Yum. a Japanese girl falls in love with a French naval ofl^cer. He is called
back to France, meets his family again, but is discontented. His sisters
learn bis secret and dress in Japanese costume to have fun with him. The
poor boy is so much in love that it makes him pathetically sick. Just be-
fore he is about to die. Yum Yum, who has followed him to Europe ar-
rives. It is a story along the lines laid down by the Romanticists of the
last century, calling up Rene memories of Chateaubrian and Lammertine.
Taking it as a whole, acting and all, it seems grotesque in our scientific-
age atmosphere.
"THE TOMBOY" (Thanhouser), December iq. — The tomboy came from
the West and was about seventeen. She and her sister had lost their
father and his will made an Easterner, the father's partner, guardian of
them. The tomboy was charming in her riding habit and she, with her little
sister and their guardian, made a very pretty picture out riding in Bronx
Park. But she did not shine in society and her accidents and the reproofs
she got made her so ashamed that she ran away and joined a Wild West
show. Her guardian sought her for months without finding her; but the
show came to the town where the family was spending the summer and the
little sister finds her. There are some pretty horses and pretty riding in
the picture which makes a very plca»ins. wholesome character story. It
is commendable as a picture with the heart interest and other elements that
make pictures popular.
"CINDERELLA" (Thanhouser), December 2i.— Delightful! A story
full of the quality that will please Christmas audiences. This best of Ger-
man fairy tales (and the best fairy tales we have are Orrman) is pictured
in perfect settings and carefully and artistically staged in every way. The
Thanhouser company has members that perfectly fill the different parts.
Gnderella, herself, is especially suitable and seems to live in the fairy part
she plays as ideal princess. The picture is a joy forever.
"THE GOLD LUST" (.Vmerican), December 21.— A romance of the
West with some charming love scenes offset by deeds of treachery, robbery
and murder. The girl, daughter of a not very wise old sheriff, is loved
by a cow puncher of good character. Her lather wants her to marry a
man whom he trusts, but whom she despises. This character shows the
gold lust. He then conspires with another evil character to rob a bank. He
so arranges things that he is with the sheriff while the robbery is being done.
He and the sheriff chase this robber and he kills him. They are in a lonely
place and, after the other is dead, he kills the sheriff for the sake of the
gold. He then attempts to abduct the girl. The hero, meanwhile, in a
very conventional way, has fastened to him the suspicion that it was he
who killed the sheriff. The villian makes a false step, however, and the
boys understand the situation. It seems like a quickly thrown-together
picture. It has thrills, hard riding, and some good backgrounds.
"THE LAST NOTCH" (.American), December 18.— The emotion that we
ask melodramas to give seems to slip away through the fingers of this one;
it gets no real, convincing grip on us. It is shown as taking place in a
glorious country of which there are some good views. The old sheriff's
gun was notched to correspond with the outlaws he had killed; but he had
grown old and his star was given to a young man. He went to live with
his granddaughter whose ugly husband, it was soon clear, was to be the
last outlaw to get a notch on the old man's gun. The girl had fallen in
love with the new sheriff. She held her grandfather's holster while he
pulled out his gun. after his return from the fight in the hills in which he
had killed the outlaw, and watched complacently while he cut the last
notch. It is a rather heartless exhibition, almost brutal.
"A TRAGIC JOKE" c Eclair, American), December 19. — A cleverly pic-
tured detective story with some very good lighting effects. A young de-
tective falls in love with the daughter of a broker whom we know to be
connected with a gang of counterfeiters whose headquarters and plant are
located in an old. disused warehouse. On .April first, the broker's son and
a clerk in the office, for a joke, write to the detective that he will find the
counterieiter* whom the polue are seeking at the old watehoute. They
don't suspect that the gang ii rratly thric, nor do they lutpect that the
broker i« connected wilh it I ^r doe* go, make* a discovery and
bring* the police. Ihe br<>l>r irrd with the other*; but the de-
tective find* clear evidrnce ai; I he broker kn ■ ■ - •' •• <nd next
morning die* of fright. 'Ihe detective then deilroy* 1 ^ The
picture* of the burning foigr and of the light from it on the
detective'* face ■• be peer* down into the pit of the /,■'. bailding, are
noteworthy.
"A HEART BOWED DOWN" (Eclair), Dr ' ; -A picture that
i> French in atmosphere; but will be clearly u It wai a father's
heart that waa bowed down in hi* grief. Eight r, he had barahljr
repulsed his son for marr)iiiK a poor girl. He Kaiixd that Ihe son had
died and came to Pari* to try to find his two grandchildren and their
mother. Ity mean* of a convincingly pictured accident, he find* the family
of bis son, but Ihe widow will have nothing to do with him, because of
his former har*hne*s. He nirrls the two children again and One of them
per*uade* the mother In (miki^c him. From fir*t to lait there i* an atmo*-
phere in the picture thai mukri it very acceptable. It 1* a very pretty pic-
ture and extremely well aitd. The *cene* al*o are artistically designed
and the photograph* leave nothing to be desired. Easily a *lar number.
"LOVE, WHISKERS AND LETTERS" (Solax), December »o.— A
pleasing light comedy, not quite up to the best that Solax ha* given ui, but
with *omc good laughs and it is lively throughout, which very well makes
up for small shortcoming^. The love was between Jim and Violet. Violet's
brother went to the West and ftrew Ihe whisker*. He came back on a visit.
Jim's friend didn't recognize him and told Jim that Violet kissed a strange
man with whiskers. The letters were then written by Jim, one to his busi-
ness partner about slocks an>l tlie other to Violet, breaking the engagement.
Both were mailed. Jim finds out the mistake and frantically tries to gel the
letter to Violet. He has encounters with postmen all over town but fails.
Violet gets the letter, Jim goes down on his knees. Violet shows bim the
idler; it is about stocks. Jim's partner accepts the dissolution of the
partnership.
"THE MAN WITH THE CAMERA" (Comet). December ji.— Something
new in the moving picture line; it shows how a gang of clever crooks used
successfully a permit to take pictures in looting Ihe home of the Starbucks
who were away on a visit. The scheme was suggested to them by the
cleverest member of the gang, a woman. A convenient finger print record,
left by one of them on a window sill, gives Ihe clue needed to identify
them. An arrest of the whole gang is made after a very hot fight in their
rooms. With the exception of the method by which Ihe finger print is ob-
tained by the police, the picture is convincing as long as one is watching
it. It is a very acceptable and interesting number.
"THE GAME OF BRIDGE" (Comet). December 18.— A picture dealing
with the garmbling vice in high society. The leading part pictures the wife
of an expert on gems. She is losing heavily at bridge and is swamped in
debt. Her husband has been intrusted with a magnificent diamond, which
she has stolen. Her maid is in the secret. At night the wife walks in her
sleep. The butler sees her remove the diamond. He later lake* it,
attempts to pawn it and is discovered, but escapes. The diamond is then
brought back to the expert. This teaches the wife a lesson. She tears
up a pack of cards. The plot is complicated and while what is shown it
made clear enough, many minor details have been left at loose ends, at
it were. This keeps the picture from being conclusive and hampers it in
making its impression. It is well acted; Ihe scenes are made with good
> taste and skill. The photographs are, in several instances, beautiful.
"THE NEW R^\NCH OWNER" (Nestor), December jo.— A Western
comedy, dramatic and amusing. It turns on the dislike of caiilemen to
have sheep in their midst. The new owner, an English baronrt. had de-
cided to sell his cattle and raise sheep. The cattlemen heard of it before
be arrived. They determined to tar and feather him. .\ sharper, hearing
of his expected coming, determined to capture him, dress up like him. and
then by impersonating him, sell the ranch and make off with the money.
The beginning of the scheme worked well, but the sharper came in for the
tar and feathers. The Englishman sees the fate that was intended for hitn
and decides to sell the ranch and return to England.
"THE LONE CHASE" (Nestor), December 18.— A brisk and pleasing
comedy; it pictjrcs how an eloping couple outwitted an irrascible and gouty
father. It is not a life-portrayal in any strict sense. It is, however, ac-
ceptable: for it is never allowed to drag. In the race to the station the
gouty father sees the couple safe on the train. He telegraphs ahead and
has the girl detained by the Montclair police. This surprises the couple,
but the lover manages to have the gouty father arrested as an all around
crook. He then manages to free the girl; but hasn't much time to spare.
There's an exciting chase to the next justice of the peace. The lovers'
automobile wins.
"LO(nCED IN THE VAULTS' (Reliance), December ro.— It was a big
vault in a financier's office and a little girl (Baby Rosanna) the grand-
daughter of the financier got locked in. The financier bad never seen the
child. He had disowned his son for marrying beneath him. The son's wife,
mother of the child, also unknown to the financier, had obtained a position
as cashier in the office. She was working alone, overtime. The husband
brought the child there to see why mamma was so late. He left Inem for
the time and the child crept into the vault and the mother, not knowirg it.
locked her in. The father returns just then and, in a very tense scru • of
scenes, hurries and compels Ihe reluctant grandparent to come and .>pcn
the safe. The picture is dramatic. Its worst fault is the rather unpleasant
hardness of the old financier who could, even for a moment, refuse to
come to the rescue of his little grandchild, even though he hated her.
"THE W.AR AT TRIPOLI" (.Ambrosio). December io.— Shows pictures
of the Hamidje Fort after the bombardment, a camp in the oasis, sailors
working in the trenches, the 84th regiment at work throwing up outpost
breastworks, and an advancing troop. It shows how the trenches looked
the day before the battle of Messri Sidi. The pictures look out across the
desert and give a much better idea of the lay of the land than any other
pictures this reviewer has seen.
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"TWEEULKDUM MARRIES AN AMERICAN GIRL" (Ambrosio), De-
cember 20. — The comedian gets very seasick on the voyage to America.
America is simply rich. Poor Twcedleiluni ; it was worse than a bad dream.
The American girl wore divided skirts, boxed much better than he, did
rough riding where he couldn't follow and he got a hard fall. It has a
clever ending with "Hon Soir" on the curtain.
"FOOLSHEAD'S CHRISTMAS" (Itala), December 23.— Foolshead does
some remarkable manoeuvering in this picture. He is hurrying to keep a
Christmas dinner engagement loaded down with presents. These get badly
mixed in his encounters along the way. He had picked up by mistake a
package containing the ether of mirth, that of rage and that of tears.
These bottles get broken and the fumes pervade the house. Then follows
the usual thing multiplied; a literal rough-house destruction.
"AN INDIAN MARTYR" (Bison), December 22. — The opening scene
of this film shows one of the most convincingly set Indian villages that
this reviewer remembers. The photographs throughout give clear detail
portraits in both foreground and miildle distance. An Indian maid of the
village is loved by a Sioux who is not acceptable to her father, the chief.
The Sioux is captured, brought in and condemned to death. She persuades
another chief to set her lover free and this man is the martyr; he suffers
in place of the Sioux. The tone of the photographs is soft brown and in
some of them there is a myopic, Corot mistiness that is extremely lovely.
The story is w-ell designed and made very effective by sincere and re-
strained acting.
"LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD" (Majestic), December 17.— This pic-
ture is reviewed on page 993, of this volume.
"THE MARTYR" (Rex), December 21. — This picture was written and
acted by Miss Lois Weber, and it tells a sorrowful but true story of hu-
manity, as it is on this little round world of ours. Let us hasten to add
that, while it is typically true, in part, it is not wholly typical. We hope
the whole of it is not true very often; we fear that the whole bitter disap-
pointment and sorrow comes to more than one or two mothers of wholly
selfish children. It might have been called appropriately "Mother's Christ-
masses." In the first scene it is Christmas. Mother's presents are a wash-
board, a clock, a tea pot. She was thankful; the eldest daughter hardly
gave cold thanks for her pretty presents. Mother had prepared a good din-
ner. The eldest daughter imposed her squalling baby on poor grandmamma
and let her walk back and worth while she enjoyed her feast. Following
these scenes, those of other Christmases come. Muther and grandmother
is always doing something for someone, and what thanks or love does she
get from those precious sons and daughters and their children? As the
years lengthen, as her hairs grow white, we see her, a big human heart,
bravely bearing up, meeting sorrow with a smile and she gets not a word
of love or sympathy. The last scene is also Christmas Day, it is entitled,
"Over the Hills to the Poorhouse." Poor old mother. One feels surely
that it would have appealed more widely and made a deeper impression, if
that were possible, if it had been softened a bit. It is a strong picture to
see and remember. Its scenes are often beautiful.
"DESPERATE DESMOND FOILED" (Nestor), December 23.— Des-
perate Desmond is still at large. Although this resourceful desperado was
again foiled in his attempt to abduct the fair Rosamond, by the noble
Qaude Eclair of Staten Island and Borneo, he escaped. The manner of
his escape was as marvelous as a midsummer sea-serpent; for after he had
bound Claude and delivered the package to the wild men in time for din-
ner, and after he had carried off the fair daughter of one of Staten Island's
oldest families, he was discovered. Claude had escaped, had rushed to a
lighthouse and sent a wireless to the ship's captain, who at once instituted
a thorough search of the vessel. Mr. Desmond, who is an inveterate smoker,
revealed his whereabouts in a big barrel by the fumes that intermittently
issued from its bung hole. He was quickly apprehended, shut up in the
ship's combination lock safe and consigned to the deeps. It is supposed
that the great safe sank many fathoms, for it came to rest on the broad back
of the Great Turtle, grandparent of all the little turtles, this was reported
by the friendly swordfish. The turtle carried the safe to the crack safe-
cracker who was cracking rocks, "making little things out of big things," in
a prison by the sea. The safe-cracker freed Desmond, who when last seen
was making out to sea on his private yacht, the Great Turtle. The safe
has not yet been recove.-ed.
COLUMBUS DAY PARADE PICTURE.
The recent parade of eminent American Italians in the
New York Columbus Day festivities has been reproduced in
a Thanhouser film called "A Columbus Day Conspiracy,"
dealing with Italian life in the American metropolis. An
Italian nobleman, visiting this country, is invited to view
VITAGRAPH NOTES.
Fred Thompson, the well-known director, is ofT duty suf-
fering from a peculiar accident sustained while working on a
picture near a coal mine at Brewston, Pa. His foot sank
into soft mud and the sudden jar of the hard ground beneath
produced an aggravated case of water on the knee. He is
improving, however, and expects to be at work again within
a week or two.
Al Wilson is back with the company, so from now on John
Bunny will not be able to tear off his usual mid-winter day
dream.
Miss Leah Baird is the latest recruit from the footlights.
She has enjoyed a successful career in legitimate dramatic
work for several years. She is a very adorable creature and
will surely be a big success in pictures. She takes to her
new work with much more readiness than is usual with those
who are fresh from the speaking stage.
Bill Raynous is the real white-haired papa when it comes
to directing. They keep setting up scenes and knocking them
down for him like ten pins in a bowling alley.
the parade from the grand stand, and he takes a seat there
unaware that a crazed servant whom he discharged plans
to blow him up with a bomb. A pretty girl reporter, who
learns of the madman's plan, tracks the latter, but unfortu-
nately he evades her. Then, through a novel scheme, the
girl locates her madman and he is prevented from throwing
his bomb. The picture is full of action and the city "local
color" is very accurate. The release day is Tuesday, Jan. 2.
MOVING PICTURES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Board of Education should take action to have the
moving picture shows in public schools resumed as quickly
as possible.
Their success has been remarkable. Their educational
value is beyond question.
In California and elsewhere throughout the country the
use of the kinetoscope and the phonograph has been thor-
oughly established as an agency of public education.
The question that the New York Board of Education has
now to consider is not whether the moving picture exhibi-
tions should be continued — that should be considered as
settled — the question is how to make the exhibitions secure
from danger of fire.
Fire Commissioner Johnson has stopped the exhibitions
in the Brooklyn schools, on the ground that the particular
kind of asbestos booth that has been used to contain the
apparatus does not literally conform to statutory require-
ments. The Board of Education should take the best expert
advice obtainable and should recommend a booth that is both
safe and portable.
The statute as it stands seems to leave room for discretion
on the part of the fire commissioners. It says that the con-
truction of the booth shall be, "in substance," thus and so.
If, however, it shall be decided that the statute does not leave
sufficient discretion to cover the peculiar needs of the case,
the statute should certainly be amended by the incoming
legislature.
It is to be assumed that Mr. Johnson will do everything
in his power to free himself from any imputation that his
scruples are due to political influence, or are prompted by
the private interests of the nickelodeon trust.
The American speaks for a wide public in insisting that
this new and inspiriting form of public instruction should
go on and grow to greater prevalence. Quite apart from
their significance as a means of amusement, the moving pic-
ture exhibitions in the public schools are making whole com-
munities, young and old, aware of their vested rights in the
public school buildings.
Thus the people are getting ready to make the school-
houses the rallying places of a new and nobler politics — the
centers of democratic social life. — New York American.
INFORMATION WANTED
As to the present whereabouts of W. J. Lowen-
haupt,, formerly of 507 Fifth Ave., and later at
1931 Broadway, New York.
NO REFLECTION ON MR. E. J. McCULLAGH.
In priming a report of some film disturbances, cau>ed by
the alleged irregularities of releases in Australia, the Moving
Picture World had of course no intention whatever of reflect-
ing upon the personal or business integrity of Mr. E. J. Mc-
Cullagh, whom, as the original report stated, the trade re-
gards as a man of honesty, who always keeps his word.
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"THE MAIL ORDER WIFE" (Essanay).
What part docs jjodcI pliutograpliy in tlic photoplay have
to "inake or break" the picture? The excellence of Essanay
photography has been commented upon before in this paper,
but a real photographic masterpiece is in store for the ex-
hibitors of a coming Essanay release, namely. "The Mail
Order Wife." Where every expression of the face from the
slightest quiver of an eye-lash to a broad smile counts in the
unfolding of the story, many an excellent subject, masterly
in every other detail, has lost much of its brightest action
through inferior photography. In "The Mail Order Wife,"
taken extremely close-up, there is an excellent demonstra-
tion of how good photography aids in the telling of the
story.
Scene from "The Mail-Order Wife" (Essanay).
The plot of the story is unique in motion pictures. The
story is one of the kind that grips, and while the surprise
finish can be felt and guessed at, there is that happy sensa-
tion of knowing that a tremendously big dramatic situation
is going to develop.
The story tells of two young men. Bob Strong and John
White, who have taken a government land grant in Dakota.
So busy have they been that neither have had time to think
of matrimony, but as the winter months have left them with
little to do, they begin to feel the necessity of a woman's
presence. Bob is ordering goods from a Chicago mail order
house, when he suddenly looks up at John and remarks
laughingly. "Suppose I order a housekeeper for us — or a
wife." John, who has confessed on several times to being
a woman-hater, scoffs at the idea. But nevertheless Bob
adds a postscript stating that though he sees no women
listed in the catalogue he would be glad if the company
would send him on a wife, providing they can supply him
with one.
In the mail order house, May Webster, a .stenographer,
opens Bob's letter and reads the postscript. At one time
May had been in love with a very desirable young man, but
they had quarrelled over some trivial matter and he had
drifted out of her life. May, now forced to make her own
living, resolves to quit a losing struggle and accept the young
farmer's proposal. .\ letter of explanation, accompanied by
a photograph of herself, is sent to Bob, who keeps the matter
a secret and does not divulge his plan until one morning,
after "she" has promised to come on, he tells John of the
approaching marriage.
The wedding day arrives and Bob is jubilant while his
partner is morose and gloomy and anon sighingly examines
the photograph of an old sweetheart in the back of his watch.
In the evening Bob drives up to the house with his wife-
to-be and enters. John turns slowly and as his eyes meet
May's he steps back in surprise and gasps out her name.
"May!"
"John!" Then, to the great surprise of Bob, who is unable
to comprehend the situation, John and May are in each
other's arms. Explanations follow. John tells of having
loved May five years before, but that they had parted
through a foolish quarrel. Bob realizes that he has lost out
and sees that the two still love each other.
Then, with a sigh, he hands John the wedding ring and tells
the minister to marry them. He is a sad, shocked witness to
the marriage, then congratulating the happy couple, he slips
out of the room and steals silently up to his room. The
photoplay is booked for release Tuesday, January 2d.
A MOVING PICTURE JEWELRY SHOP.
The Gem Motion Picture Company are very busy, at this
time of writing, preparing a series of gems to be distributed
among lucky exhibitors who are of the Independent persua-
sion. We made a call at the Gem jewelry store this week
and there found a great deal going on and much to write
about, so much in fact that we can only touch the high spots
as we go along. We first come into a suite of comfortably
furnished offices having such a restfulness about them that
we were loth to leave the comfortable chair placed at our
disposal while enjoying a chat with Director Taylor. Dur-
ing our very interesting interview with Mr. Taylor, he opened
a safe or two, and there, in case we were from Missouri,
showed us nearly a dozen complete negative productions and
nearly as many positives of new Gems ready for the market,
but as yet not advertised. Not wishing us to take his word
as to their high quality he ordered several of them put
through the projection machine, so that we could see for
ourselves.
We are in a position, after seeing them, to vouch that they
are Gems indeed. We saw upon the screen pictures that bear
evidence of long experience, accurate knowledge and rare ar-
tistic judgment, which is something unusual to say of a
firm that has not yet released a picture. This is not remark-
able when we take into consideration that Mr. Taylor is a
man who began his moving picture career with the original
Biograph Company, and was responsible for some of their
most praiseworthy efforts up to a couple of years ago. We
recollect favorably, also, his more recent connection with the
Reliance Company; but never before has Mr. Taylor had
such absolute carte blanche in the development of his ideas
as he has with the Gem Company. Everything that money
can buy is at his disposal. He is not handicapped or ham-
pered by any fact or condition, material or otherwise. He
has a clear field and a great opportunity to do things, and he
is doing them.
In the midst of our amiable chat. Miss Marion Leonard
came into the room full of life and laughter, radiatmg her
charming and energetic presence with much psychological
force. She is another of the great assets of the Gem jewelry
store. Of her work and reputation there is little need to
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speak here; she is known wherever moving pictures are
shown, and as a moving picture actress is in a class by herself.
Miss Leonard has recently returned from a six months'
tour of Europe and she had many interesting things to tell.
While abroad she took advantage of her opportunities to
study the pictures in other lands, but she found out that
American products formed such a large part of most Euro-
pean picture programmes that there was not much to learn
after all. In parts of the Continents she came across a num-
ber of strange makes of moving pictures, by smaller manu-
facturers, that were positively weird as judged by American
standards. Of these she says that the very best were inferior
to the very worst American pictures that have been seen.
While in Paris she laid in a big supply of sartorial creations
which she will wear in forthcoming Gem releases.
After her six months' holiday Miss Leonard returns to her
work filled with enthusiasm and energy. She assures us that
she IS glad to get back into harness and is quite joyful in
taking up the strenuous task that lies before her. For the
past few weeks she has been working from morning until
midnight in the preparation of Gems, but she tells us that
she never gets tired of working in pictures.
To our surprise we were then escorted to a brand-new
model studio. Every stick of wood about the place is fresh
and new. The lights were bright and sparkling, the costumes
clean and stylish. An immaculate wealth of scenery was
standing about completed, or in course of completion, and
everything about the place smelled new. The new Quartz
lights have been installed in the Gem studio. It is claimed
for them that they give a light of photographic quality un-
surpassed by any other kind of studio light, not to mention a
great saving in electricity.
A very competent stock company has been engaged and
we watched them going through a few scenes. Any one not
knowing the facts would suppose that this company had been
in action for years instead of being one that has yet to men-
tion its first release. We predict great things for the Gem
Company and we know the Independent exhibitor will re-
joice when he learns that with the new year there will also
come a film that will make strongly for the quality uplift of
the Independent product.
"BACK TO HIS HOME TOWN" (Imp),
This picture throws a little light on the business of out-
door moving picture making, while at the same time it relates
a diverting story. Mr. Abner Brown in paying a visit to his
home town, had the doubtful honor of being mistaken for a
CATHOLIC CHURCHMEN PRAISE PSYCHOLOGICAL
MOVING PICTURE.
That the good
and pure in mo-
tion pictures finds
no opposition on
the part of the
churches, but
rather hearty ap-
proval, is evi-
diCnced in etx.-
pressions from
Fathers Greene
and Halpin of St.
Gabriel's Church,
New Rochelle.
Recently they
saw a print of
Thanhouser's
"T h e Passing"
and were highly
pleased with the
theme. "It is
good to know," said Father Greene, "that when we die we
are united to our dear ones who have gone before, and in its
conveyance of this, 'The Passing' appeals to me greatly."
The story, a remarkable one, and quite unusual for the
films, tells of a mother's love for her departed son and how
that love kept the child constantly with her. As the years
went on. the spirit child grew up ,or so it seemed to the
mother, who grew old with him. She watched his progress
as a youth until, finally, he attained manhood, though no
other eyes than hers saw the Presence of whom she spoke.
And, even in the end, when she crossed the great divide, he
was there to show her to the Throne. The story, aside from
its valiie as a signficant psychological study, is a strong
lesson in mother love. An indifferent husband — of the type
common in big cities where club life is often detrimental
to home life — is well portrayed. Released Friday, Jan. 5.
YOUNGSTOWN OPERATORS ORGANIZE.
Motion picture theater operators of Youngstown, Ohio,
have organized a union to be known as No. 14 of the Elec-
trical Moving Picture Machine Operators and is auxiliary to
the I. A. T. S. E. A. J. Roshell, of the Princess Theater,
was elected president and Joseph Steadman, secretary.
Scene from "Back to His Home Town" (Imp).
moving picture actor by the members of two or three mov-
ing picture making companies working out of doors. The
result is that poor Abner has a very bad time of it over in
New Jersey and gets himself into all sorts of scrapes before
he escapes and returns to his wife and family.
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Scene from "Back to His Home Town" (Imp).
A moving picture joke: that is what "Back to his old
Home Town" unquestionably is. and we think that "those
in the know," as well as the general public will heartily en-
joy the humor of the film. The release date is January 6,
1912.
Caruso has shattered the ideals of art. The Metropolitan
Opera House tenor is now a moving picture patron. He
took his initial plunge in his newest form of relaxation last
week and Antonio Scotti paid the bill.
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TWO FINE MAJESTICS.
There is 110 doubting the ivielimcc nf the pictures Jicing pro-
duced liy tlie Majestic MovitiR Fictiirr C'r,tii>;itiy With each
new picture we are compelled to conuncnt upon the tiiic qualities
of the production. Commencing business the first week of
September, the first Majestic release appe:ircd November 26.
The picture in question, "The Courting of Little Mary," while
it did not contain much in the way of a story, revealc<l ability
of rare quality in the players and was remark.iblc for photog-
raphy of the most pleasing sort Since then the Majestic pic-
tures have stcailily iinprovi-tl with rc-'pcct to story, until to-d.i;,-
the product averages up with any other make offered to the
American public.
Parlicnlarly are these remarks true ,of the coming releases,
"His I^ate's Rehenrsar' and "Gonip," the first a dramatic pic-
ture of great strength and strong moral tiaching, the second
a splendid comedy bnscd upon a peculiar phase of human nature
with which everyone is familiar.
Scene from "His Fate's Rehearsal" (Majestic).
In "His Fate's Rehearsal" is presented one of the strongest
temperance lectures that has been done in pictured form, without
some of the revolting features that have characterized
most pictures of that character. The story is that of a young
man who comes home to his wife and baby in a druirsen con-
dition and, after striking his pretty wife, lies down upon a
couch ill a drunken stupor and goes to sleep. The wife is
greatly exercised over her husband's condition and sends for
her father, who is a physician. The father mnkes a professional
call on his way to his daughter's home. His patient is a poor
woman who has sunk to the lowest depths of degradation
through drink brought on by sorrow and the cruelty of a disso-
lute husband. She is a wreck and has to be taken to the hospital.
After disposing of this patient the doctor proceeds to the
home of his daughter. When he learns her ston,' and sees her
husband he restrains with difficulty a desire to shoot him. Re-
membering the terrible fate of the woman he has just sent to
the hospital, a plan is quickly formed to impress upon h-s son-
in-law the probable end of his dissolute habits. When the
plan is explained to the daughter she falls in with it and prep-
arations are made to carry it out at once.
Drugging the young husband they convey him to the garret
just vacated by the unfortunate victim of drink; the wife dons
some old rags and. with her hair disheveled, awaits the awak-
ening of her huslKind. When he 'i 'iw, ..ni ,,f his -Lm I'tic
scene about him appalls him Thai
table is his wife is past iK-lief Sh , ■.
an explanation. She rises and turnii upon hiin with liic fury
of madness and drags him into the next room where stands an
empty cradle, upon which lies a mourning wreath with the word
"Baby" outlined in faded flowers The sight is terrifying Uj
tl r Mniiiu liiisli.iti'l, who Is loath to believe his own eyes; but
there is the evidence, an<l when his wife returns to her seat
at the bottle strewn table, he too, seeks solace in the drink that
is reaily at hand But the liquor has been drugKcd and he
a^ain falls asleep Then tin- father comes in and the unconscious
lorin of the drunkard i'* taken back to his home and placed upon
the couch where he first fell asleep.
Upon again awakening the memory of his experience in the
garret comes to the young husband as a bad dream. The rec-
ollection is still fresh in his memory, but he looks about to
find his home and wife and child as they were. Then he be-
lieves that he has foreseen his fate and pledges himself to drink
no more
The leading parts of the picture are played by Miss Trunnell-
and Mr. Prior in a most effective manner
In 'Gossip" Miss Trunnelle and Mr. Prior have delightful
comedy roles and, experienced photoplayers as they are, carry
their parts equally well in comedy or drama. In this picture
two young people are engaged to be married. The young man
is in business and, upon driving home one evening, he overtakes
his stenographer who has wrenched her ankle; he takes her
home in his machine. On the way he is seen by a friend who
immediately starts the story, that he is friendly with some
unknown woman. This story gets to his fiancee and there is
some trouble for the lover. He proceeds to run the story down
.ind compels the gossipers to eat their own words, after which he
marries the girl of his choice.
The novelty of the picture is the illustration of the story as
told by the gossips by a clever double exposure. By this means
we are able to see what really happened and the story as it was
enlarged upon and embellished by successive telling until it
gained the proportion of a sensational affair. The charm of the
picture lies in the fact that it covers a subject known to most of
us; that it is distinctly human.
\\"jth pictures of this character the Majestic Company can-
not fail to win a permanent place in the world of moving pic-
tures. To be without them on the program an exhibitor is los-
ing some of the cream of the independent product.
THE MARTYR (Rex).
This is a novel "mother" picture, having a bearing on the
holiday season. It is probable that for every prodigal son
story that has been written there could also be a "mother"
story written as a parallel, so closely are the lives of mother
and son interwoven, yet with such opposite effects. Every
mother is a martyr to a greater or less degree, according to
the circumstances by which she is surrounded. In all cases
the mother is the natural preserver of the home and is
usually the one who holds it together when all thinjj-; seem
to conspire to wreck it. There are many acts of heroism by
mothers that go unhonored and unsung, and it is with one
of these we have to deal in the Rex Christmas release en-
titled "The Martyr."
"The Martyr" is a pathetic story of the aspirations and
sacrifices of a mother for her family, some of whom are way-
ward or selfish to a degree which makes her life a trial, but
never quite enough to make her give up hope. She goes
through the ordeal of having to bring up a wayward, drunken
son, having at the same time to protect a younger daughter
from his evil influences, as well as to shield the son from
the wrath of a hard-hearted father who is in favor of casting
him out.
In the natural course of events the daughter, who is her
principal helper, is led away as a bride from the home of
too iriicb trouble. .After the death of her irascible husband,
the old lady is forced to seek shelter under her daughter's
roof, but there she finds that they are already burdened with
the aged relatives of her daughter's husband. The erring
son has turned out to be improvident and a thief, therefore,
the only pathway open to the martyr lies in the direction of
the poor-house. This is her reward for her sacrifice and ten-
der loyalty. A martyr to her mother instinct and her devo-
tion to the duty that everyone seems to expect from a mother.
This picture will bring home at Christmas-tide a realization
of the duties that each one owes a mother, and of how. under
all circumstances, even the best, she is a martyr for those
who owe her more than she generally gets.
"The Martyr" was released Thursday December 21. It is a
picture that can be of use in any season besides the Holidays,
as the Christmas part of the story is only incidental to the
principal theme.
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SOLAX ENGAGES BILLY QUIRK.
Famous Photoplay Star Is With the Rising Sun Comedy
Contingent — This Is Another Progressive Solax Move.
Billy Quirk, formerly of Pathe and Biograph, and con-
cedfdly one of the best known picture comedians, has been
engaged by the Solax Company. In the last few months
the Solax Company has been steadily forging ahead. It has
already announced several progressive changes. This latest
acquisition to the stock company centers the interest of the
trade in the coming Solax comedy productions.
In talking of Mr. Quirk's engagement, Madame Alice
Blache, president of the company, said: "We are making an
emphatic effort to organize a perfect comedy stock company.
We want to be know as the best comedy producers in the
business. We already have with us some of the best come-
dians— comedians who have won success and place. With Mr.
Quirk among us and the other competent members of the
stock company working superbly, we soon hope to have every-
Billy Quirk and Some of His Character Studies.
one in the picture business applauding and praising our prod-
uct. Some time ago 1 announced that I would engage the
best ] could get. 1 think the trade will agree with me that
I am keeping my promise."
Mr. Quirk is a suave, light, clean-cut and boyish-looking
comedian. When he tells people that it is thirty-five years
since his eyes first sighted Jersey mosquitoes, people stare at
him with incredulity. For Mr. Quirk really looks like a kid
of 19. He has had four years in motion pictures. Pathe
Freres and the American Biograph Company are the only
firms with which he has been associated.
Talking about himself, Mr. Quirk said: "Comedy acting
before such an unresponsive audience as a camera is perhaps
the most difficult task an actor has to face. It isn't like act-
ing before the footlights, where the comedian feels and is
encouraged by the appreciation, applause and laughter of a
live audience. With an audience in front of him, the come-
dian can play with his listener's sympathies. He can speak
his lines slowly or rapidly, according to the average bright-
ness of his hearers. He can use his tricks for prolonging
a laugh, or cutting one short and then make the laugh come
back with increased volume and heartiness. Only a polished
and experienced comedian can use footlight tricks before the
camera. He has to gauge his effects and use his imagination.
1 think, however, that I owe my success in motion pictures
to my habit of being natural. I never force my comedy or
overdo things. I let things move along easily and without
seeming to help them."
Mr. Quirk has been in vaudeville, in musical comedy and
in legitimate drama. He played in Belasco's original pro-
duction of "The Rose of the Rancho." He played in Pathe's
"Billy" series and in Biograph's "Muggsy" series.
"MRS. SIMMS SERVES ON THE JURY" (Kalem).
Women doing jury service is almost the latest idea in the fight
for women's rights. They have women on the juries out in
Los Angeles, Cal., which fact probably gave the Kalem Com-
pany's players located there the suggestion for a good picture,
which they have produced under the title "Mrs. Simms Serves
on the Jury."
Mr. Simms has a decided aversion for the woman's suffrage
question and tells his wife as much at the breakfast table. As
he is about to leave for his office a policeman enters and serves
Mrs. Simms with a summons to appear for jury duty. Simms
has a brainstorm and leaves the house predicting that all kinds
of calamities will overtake the country when the women get
to mixing into politics.
Mrs. Simms, though not anxious to serve on the jury, realizes
that she must go to court, if only to get excused. Simms refuses
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to let her ride down in his automobile, but she gets there and
soon the picture shows her in the jun,- box passing judgment
upon a mere man who has been brought up for some offense
against the dignity and peace of the State.
In the meantime Simms, arriving at his office, talks over the
situation with his pretty stenographer. Between them they frame
up a scheme to get even with the suffragettes, and they are
soon seen out joy riding. A policeman sees Simms' automobile
burning up the highway and attempts to warn him against
breaking the speed ordinance, but without avail, for the big ma-
chine goes by at top speed. Mounting his motorcycle, the police-
man gives chase and eventually puts Simms and his stenog-
rapher under arrest, taking them to court. A trial by jury
follows and Simms nearly faints when he sees Mrs. Simms on
the jury. Mrs. Simms altogether faints when she discovers her
husband and the stenographer. But she is true to her sworn
duty to "well and truly try," so Simms gets his and the picture
ends with the culprit looking from behind the bars, having been
sentenced to si.x days at hard labor. The idea is a new one
and is full of fun.
THE "KALEM KALENDAR."
Under the title "Kalem Kalcndar." the Kalem Company are
issuing a 16 page bulletin containing a synopsis of each release
and other interesting information regarding the movements of
the Kalem players. It is illustrated with scenes from the pic-
tures and engravings of the favorite Kalem players.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORIX)
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•A RED CROSS MARTYR" (Vitagraph)
Or "On the Firing Lines of Tripoli."
War being declared, Lictitciiaitt Troyano, a yming Italian of-
ficer, makes haste to the home oi Marie I'ctririi, his sweetheart,
and bids her a fond farewell. Everyday the newspapers arc
scanned by those left at home. They follow the detailed reports
from the seat of action. The press announces that there is a cry-
ing need for Red Cross nurses. Marie reads this appeal and
resolves to go at once to Tripoli as a nurse. She leaves her
home and secures an appointment.
The Italian detachment is passing through one of the village
streets of Trip<">li. 1 he lurking enemy lire upon them and a con-
flict endues. Among ihe dead is Marie Petrini. A treacherous
shot from a Turkish rifle has pierced her heart. Lieutenant
TITe "Mutt and JcJl" number is up to the average and will pro-
Scene from "A Red Cross Martyr" (Vitagraph).
Troyano up to this moment has not been aware of her presence
in Tripoli. With great grief, he pays his last sad respects to
Marie but his heart is filled with a desire to avenge this cruel
wrong.
The Commanding General cannot accept as fair in war the shoot-
ing down of women. Immediately he sends out orders to call
into play the aeroplane, with instructions to destroy the city which
has so ruthlessly disregarded the innocent and the unoffending.
Lieutenant Troyano begs that he be allowed to fly the aeroplane,
being an e.xperienced pilot. He is granted permission and soars
above on his mission, dropping boni after bomb with telling ef-
fect, laying the doomed city in ruins. He descends nearer and
nearer the enemy, until they, taking advantage of his approach,
wound him and cause him to lose control of the machine which
falls a useless mass just outside the city walls. He is picked up
by his comrades, who carry his lifeless form to the side of Marie
and together they are buried with military honors.
This picture is up to the usual Vitagraph standard and will be
released Monday, January i.
YOU WILL LIKE THESE NESTORS.
Among the coming releases from tiie Nestor studios is an-
nounced "The Best Slan Wins," "A Western Girls Love" and,
on a split reel. "Mutt and Jeff Break Into Society" and 'Their
Afternoon Off." Everyone of this handful of Nestors is above
the average and some of them are top-liners. "The Best Man
Wins" is a very clever comedy amid rural surroundings in which
a plowing contest is pulled otl to decide who shall gain the favor
of the farmer's daughter. There is considerable competition be-
tween the farmers' sons of the vicinity, but the real contest
comes off between the young man the girl's father wants her to
marry and a young man from the East who has made quite an
impression upon the girl and is anxious to marry her.
By some strange good fortune the young man from the East
wins the contest and, while the dance is at its height, slips away
with her and gets her promise to marry him. It is not to be easy
sailing, though, for the jealous lover sees them slip away and,
finding the girl's father who has no use for the Eastern boy.
makes an attempt to stop the proceedings. The old man finds
the young folks and proceeds to read the riot act to the young
man. At this point the young man from the East plays his trump
card; he hands the old farmer his credentials showing that he is
a representative of the Agricultural Department at Washington.
D. C. This wins the old man's consent to the arrangements
made by the young folks and everybody is happy but the disap-
pointed lover. Harold Lockwood plays the part of the Eastern
boy with dignity and spirit.
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the next day; one a'» tlic milkman and the other as the kitchen
maid, much to their mutual surprise But they have the saving
sense of humor and decide to make the best of their opportunity.
There is a good laugh in this.
"The VWsterti Girl's I.o\," i^ i conventional Western cowboy
picture with some riding and shooting and a "lost memory" in-
cident, ending in coiiiusi.m for the villain and happiness for the
girl and the lover of her choice.
POWERS "BOOST PACK" OPENS.
Exhibitors all over the country have been noticing that somc-
tliing is promised them from the Powers* Boost Department, and
this week marks the disappearance of the Powers Motion Pic-
ture Company's weekly "Talks to Exhibitors." In its stead the
mail will bring a large envelope, and therein the anxious exhibi-
tor will find a lobby display that ought to do credit to the most
classic front. Special c^re has been taken in preparing the read-
ing matter on these, so that they really constitute a message
trom the exhibitor to the passerby, giving just enough of the
>tory to make it appeal.
The contents of the "Boost Envelope" will change from week
to week, and from what we can learn there are some pleasant
surprises in store for the exhibitors. .Mr. Powers has started on
a campaign that ought to bring big results.
"A REALISTIC MAKE-UP" (Great Northern)).
The Great .N'cirihcrn's 'icxt comedy release, "A Realistic Make-
up," belongs in the front rank of its class, and it will give "class"
to every program that includes it. Carl Alstrup, the Great North-
ern's star comedy player, is featured in this picture and his su-
perior acting adds greatly to the tone of the production. It's not
necessary to say a great deal about the photography, because the
fact that Great Northern pictures are uniformly good in that re-
spect is well known.
Just a word about the story. An actor goes to his study to
work up in the part he has been given in a new play. After
studying for awhile he tackles the make-up. Putting on a work-
man's blouse and an old cap the actor studies his features in the
mirror and is a bit uncertain as to the effect. While he is thus
employed we are given another scene showing a slouchily-dressed
individual sneaking about the premises. The fellow enters the
house and we realize from his actions that he is a burglar.
Finally he enters the actor's study and holds him up with a re-
volver. After tying the actor's hands the burglar leisurely con-
templates the situation, drinking the actor's wine the meanwhile.
Next he goes to the dining room and enjoys the actor's dinner,
after which he goes up to the actor's bed room and puts on the
actor's pajamas.
Taking this chance the actor manages to get into communica-
tion with the police by taking the receiver from the phone with
his teeth. The police arrive — two of them — and find the burglar
in pajamas comfortably seated and enjoying the discomfiture of
the actor who, with jumper and cap and his hands tied, looks
the part of a burglar to perfection. The make-up deceives the
police and they pounce upon the actor and drag him out of the
house despite his protestations. He is in a fair way to be locked
up when he finally succeeds in convincing the police that he is the
victim and that the real burglar is the man back in the house.
While this is goin^ on the real burglar, feelintr secure, goes to
bed. Here the police find him on their return and he is rudely
awakened. But. before they can get him out of the house, the
actor decides that the fellow has done him a great service and
induces the policemen to let him go free, at the same time hand-
ing them a liberal fee. The policemen are accommodating, and
with the observation "Now I am sure that I have a good make-
up," the grateful actor hands the burglar a liberal sum of money
and sends him on his way.
FAMOUS DIRECTOR FOR THE INDEPENDENTS.
The Ecbtir Company of .\merica announces the acquisition of
the noted .\rnaud, formerly Premier Metteur en scene of the
Gaumont Co., who is scheduled to arrive in Fort Lee early in
January.
M. Arnaud is well and favorably known in America for the
magnificent historical and Religious subjects staged and produced
under his direction for the latter firm, in fact, he devotes his
effort exclusively, to large and important productions. The new
and wonderful Eclair studios and laboratories offer wide scope
for the display of M. Arnaud's ability in America.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"HIS MUSICAL SOUL" (Solax).
The Solax Company had a visitor over at the Studio the other
day. The gentleman was shown through the studio, factory, ma-
chine shop and offices. Finally he was taken to the projecting
room where a first print of "His Musical Soul," the Solax re-
lease of Wednesday, January 3rd, was being shown to the di-
rectors and players. Before a couple of hundred feet were ex-
posed the visitor's state of mind resembled a gigantic question
mark.
"His Musical Soul" is a comedy in which a fat man (300
pounds) undertakes the delicate task of wooing a slip of a girl
about one-third his weight. The fat man has as much music in
him as a buzz-saw or an obstreperous dumbwaiter, but a rival in
the form of a curly-haired violinist with nimble fingers and
graceful masculine lines, is the favored suitor, so the fat man de-
Scene from "Turn of the Wheel" (Reliance).
cides that he must not be outdone in the arts of love. He buys
a trombone possessing the magic of the proverbial flute, only in-
stead of driving the rats to the sea, the trombone drives people to
destruction and animates inanimate things so that they also may
manifest their protest.
The visitor was considerably baffled. He asked thousands of
questions. "How do you get the pictures to move on the waits,
what do you do to make the glassware dance on the tables and
the clock to do a cake-walk on the mantelpiece?" All this triclv
work Madame Blache, who staged the picture, tried to make
clear to the curious visitor.
The visitor had an idea that strings were attached and a man
behind the scenes regulated the movement of the furniture and
other chattels. When told that it was all done by an automatic
arrangement the visitor gasped and looked upon the Solax
contingent as wonders of creative genius.
"ALCOHOL" FOR W. C. T. U.
The Eclair Film Company of America joins the "uplift move-
ment" by producing in pictures a dramatic story in three reels on
"The Ravages of Alcohol.'' Similar subjects have been attempted
previously, but the Eclair offering is perhaps the most preten-
tious of its kind yet seen.
The spectator is carried through more than forty wonderful
scenes depicting the lives of father and son, with the effects of
the drug on the former and the hereditary influence exerted in
the latter. Months were spent in staging "Alcohol," many of
the scenes being massive in construction. The artists employed
number several hundred.
No date has been announced for the rfelease of "Alcohol," as
the wishes of the various temperance societies will be followed
largely in determining a method of distribution.
ARTHUR DONALDSON GETS OVATION.
Arthur Donaldson, well known in theatrical and picture circles
in this country and who played important parts in the Irish pic-
tures made by the Kalem Company, has made a most successful
appearance before the public in Oscar Theater, Stockholm, Swe-
den, his home town. Word has reached The World through
friends that Mr. Donaldson was given twenty-six curtain calls
during the piece and that, at the conclusion of the play was
"called before the iron curtain" which, it appears, is the greatest
mark of appreciation that can be paid to a player in Swedish
theaters.
FLORENCE TURNER APPEARS IN SAN FRANCISCO.
One evening recently the patrons of one of San Francisco's
picture houses were surprised to see Miss Florence Turner, of
the Vitagraph Company of America, appear before them.
It seems that a lew nights before. Miss Turner "dropped in"
to the Fairyland Theater, located in a residence district, in De-
visadero Street, and unnoticed, saw "Auld Lang Syne."
Upon leaving, the "Vitagraph Girl" was spied by the proprietor
and there was an arrangement made on the spot. When Miss
Turner appeared before the audience, after her masterpiece
"Jealousy" was reeled off, her weak little voice said, "I can be
funny, too !" She was funny, very funny. Her first imitation
was "A Sales Girl Trying Not to Sell Something." After ten
rounds of good stout applause "Flo," (as mother calls her) con-
tinued with another imitation, "A Bowery Boy In the Gallery."
More applause, bunches of flowers, her smile, and good-bye. She
left in her automobile.
Miss Turner certainly has some ability as an actress. After
seeing her act that one scene of "Jealousy," then to have her
stand before an audience and get away with comedy, that's going
some. Not every actress can prove a tragedienne and comedienne.
Jerome D. Mitchell.
"BILL KALEM" GOES VISITING.
While strolling up Eighth .\venue last Sunday night our old
friend. Bill Wright, of the Kalem Company, saw a green glow
ahead of him. On investigation Bill found the peculiar color
was caused by the green electric light globes in front of the
Royal Theater, 123d Street and Eighth Avenue, this novel illumi-
nation being used to feature Kalem's headliner, "Arrah Na
Pogue." Bill dropped in to visit the manager and was requested
to tell the audience something about the country in which the
picture was made. Bill did not require much urging, as "telling
about the pictures'- is his forte.
The Royal patronage — made up of the intelligent part of the
neighborhood — enjoyed hearing at first hand about the genuine
Irish scenes, and the great big. feature films soon to be produced
in the Holy Land by the same company of talented actors who
produced "Arrah Na Pogue," and the other popular Kalem
Irish photoplays. Friend Wright is known from Maine to
California as the exhibitors' friend, and Bill never hesitates when
an opportunitj' presents itself to do the manager a good turn.
Scene from "His Musical Soul" (Solax).
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
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GAUMONT PROGRAM.
Great French Film Makers Celebrate Their Independence
with Numerous Feature Subjects.
Now that the (laumont Co. has fully resolved to exploit its
far-farned Gaumont films in the Independent ranks, every-
thing is rapidly fortning itself in readiness. They announce
the definite decision to sell ihcir productions direct to the
exchanges through the open market so that members of all
and any existing organizations will find it possible to supply
their exhibitors with Gaumont films.
The output of this concern will contain a very large pro-
portion of feature reels, and it is their intention to sell these
to exchanges in the same way that the ordinary releases of
the various manufacturers are now being disposed of, instead
of asking special prices. In order to convince the American
market of the merit of the feature productions that they have
ready for exploitation, they have decided to release as their
initial independent attempt the Delhi Durbar, as soon as it
reaches this country. This procession and the incidents which
accompanied the coronation of King George the V. as Em-
peror of India has already been faithfully photographed by
representatives of this European manufacturer in the British
possession. The reel will reach this country about the mid-
dle of January, 1912, and will be put upon the market as
soon as it arrives. The grandeur and magnificence of the
Durbar will easily raise this release above the best of the
specials that have yet been put out. It will be a genuine
principle of the Gaumont firm that none of their films will
fall into the class of mediocrity. The best points of vantage
have been taken by the camera man so that a full and faith-
ful record of the entire coronation procession will be pro-
jected on the screen. One thousand elephants carrying all
the gradations of Hindoo royalty, as well as the glittering and
gaily caparisoned equipages, will give evidence to the re-
spect with which the British subjects regard their sovereign.
This is indeed a subject that can be billed specially, and
two-sheet posters and pictorial descriptive circular matter
can be procured by writing to the Gaumont offices at Flush-
ing. New York.
The second feature will be entitled "The Christian Mar-
tyrs," which will be hand colored throughout. The story
depicts the sufferings and persecutions of the earliest ex-
ponents of modern civilization, and gives a realistic idea of
the manner in which the pagan Romans humiliated and tor-
tured the early Christians. The possibilities of this film as
a follow-up to the Delhi Durbar will surely be realized by
the trade throughout the country. They will be able to ob-
tain an accurate idea of the quality and magnitude of Gau-
mont independent productions. This film will also be sold
to the exchanges just as though it were an ordinary release;
in fact, the Gaumont Company announce that their releases
will contain a very large proportion of feature films and that
these will be sold to the exchanges in the same manner as
the ordinary releases are now being sold. They will not ask
special and undue prices.
The Gaumont representative will shortly make a tour
among all the exchanges and acquaint them with the oppor-
tunities that this manufacturer has in store for them.
The Gaumont Weekly film, which will comprise all events
of topical nature from week to week, is slated for release
on or about the 20th of January. Tne black and white films
will sell at the recognized price of loc a foot, while a nom-
inal extra charge will be made for the hand-colored ones.
A SOCIOLOGICAL PICTURE,
Under the title "The Blood of the Poor." a rather daring
effort has been made by the Champion Film Company to
depict a harrowing phase of human life — a result of our pres-
ent economic conditions. Subjects of this character are
calculated to arouse class prejudice unless treated in the most
delicate manner and it is open to question if good can result
from accentuating the social differences of the people.
In this particular instance a poverty-stricken Jewish tailor
with a family of small children has been served with a dis-
possess notice and is in despair. Learning of the distress of
his tenant, the landlord offers to take the oldest girl into his
service as maid to his daughter and cancel the rent. There
is nothing else for the poor tailor to do. so he accepts the
terms. VVhile serving as maid, the girl comes in contact
with a rich young man who is to marry the landlord's daugh-
ter, and eventually falls victim to his blandishments. The
maid is discharged and the young man is only gentlj' chided
by his fiancee and her mother for his carelessness. He
treats the matter as a good joke.
Returning to the old tailor, we find him struggling to make
a dress coat for the young millionaire within a time limit.
He gets it finished, but the strain has been too much for his
starved body and he drops dead upon the couch. Following
Calendar of Independent Releases.
MONDAY, DECEMBER asth, 1911.
AMERICAN— The Duel of Candles (Dramatic) looo
CHAMPION— Bonnie of the Hills (Dr.; 950
COMET— The Tie That Bind-, (Com.) 1000
IMP— On the Stroke of Three (Dr.) 1000
NESTOR— The Best .Man Wins (Com.)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1911.
BISON— The Run on the Bank (Dr.)
ECLAIR— The Wrong Bottle (Amcr. Com.-Dr.)
POWERS— The Sign of the Helmet (Com.)
POWERS— Where Steel Meets Cloud (Industrial)
THANHOUSER— She (Two Reels- Dr.j
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 37th. 191 x.
AMBROSIO — Tweedledum in Love with a Singer (C).
AMBROSIO— Tiny Tom\ Exploits (Com.)
CH.\MPION— The Doctors Close Call (Dr.) 1000
NESTOR— A Western Girl's Love (Dr.)
RELIANCE— Brotherly Love (Dr.)
SOLAX— When Mary Was Little (Com.)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28th, igu.
AMERICAN— Bonita of El Cajon (Dr.) looo
ECLAIR— The Silent Call (Dr.)
IMP— The Portrait (Dr.) 1000
REX — An Unwelcome Santa Glaus (Com.)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 1911.
BISON— Gettmg His Man (Dr.;
COMET— The Crude Miss Prude (Com.) 1000
LUX— Making Pianos (Industrial) 344
LUX — Caught by Cinematography (Dr.) 636
SOLAX— The Divided Ring (Dr.)
THANHOUSER— The Expert's Report (Dr.)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30th. 1911.
GREAT NORTHERN— A Realistic Make-Up (Com.) ..
GREAT NORTHERN— Sea and Landscapes. Denmark
(Scenic)
ITALA — A New Year's Guest (Com.)
IMP— Broke (Com.) 600
IMP — A Lesson to Husbands (Dr.) 400
NESTOR— Mutt and Jeff Break into Society (Com.)..
NESTOR— Their Afternoon OflF (Com.)
POWERS— A Mail-Bag Romance (Dr.)
RELIANCE— The Birth-Mark (Dr.)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st. 1911.
MAJESTIC— Will You Marrv Mcr (Com.) 615
REPUBLIC— The Pride of Lexington (Historical Dr.)
SOL.^X— Christmas Presents (Dr.)
this dread event, the young man and iiis taiior rush in for
the coat; they find it finished, but discover that it has cost
a man's life. While carelessly contemplating the situation,
the girl comes in to learn for the first time that her father
is dead and, while bowed in grief over his lifeless form, the
young man who has caused her ruin and discharge offers her
money. The offer is spurned and the man walks out with a
laugh on his lips.
How the upper half live is shown in a view of the festiv
ities attending the announcement of the engagement of the
young man and the daughter of the landlord — a brilliant
scene.
The appearance of this picture, which is to be released
Jan. I, 1912, will be hailed in certain quarters.
TWO MAJESTICS EVERY WEEK.
Commencing January 7, 1912, the Majestic will release two
subjects each week, the release days being Friday and Sun-
day. Exhibitors who have tested the qualities of the Majes-
tic pictures will learn this bit of news with considerable sat-
isfaction. "Gossip," reviewed elsewhere In this issue < i The
VVorld, will be the first Friday release. It is a good number
for any program.
"RAISING THE MAINE" FILMS.
The Raising The Maine Film Co. has been fortunate in secur-
ing the West End Theater, on 125th St., New York, for exhibit-
ing their pictures of the Battleship Maine, a film of national in-
terest, portraying the hazardous work attached to the raising
of that unfortunate ship which was blown up in Havana Har-
bor in 1898
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"LOVE WILL FIND A WAY" (Kleine-Eclipse).
(Cover Illustration.)
'J'his clever Eclipse subject is of a higher class than the ma-
jority of film comedies. A young nobleman, Count Louis
Anglade, in love with the charming Miss Arlctte does not meet
with the approval of her aunt. Louis gets his uncle, who is an
old friend of the aunt to assist him to disguise himself and be
engaged as tutor for young Master Maurice Reynold. One day
the young Count is discovered by the Aunt. She thinks that it is
for love of herself that Louis is there. He is asked for an ex-
planation and the true reason is disclosed. The elder lady is at
first grieve, i, Init .soon gives her blessing to the haijpy pair.
NFW INSTALLATIONS BY HALLBERG.
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, on West I42d St., has
installed a new Model B, Edison M. P. Machine with llallberg
Economizer, furnished by J. H. Hallberg, "The Economizer
Man." lie reports also sale of Edison Model B Machines with
Hallberg Economizers, as well as all supplies to L. Liebmann,
1379 Washington Ave., The Bronx, and Condit & Bartolini,
Mariner's Harbor, X. Y. Powers No. 6 and Economizer to Kurz
& Levy, Amsterdam Ave. and 145th St., City.
ECLAIR CO-OPERATES WITH EXHIBITORS.
Direct co-operation with the theater is the plan adopted by
the American Eclair Film Company. The method involves much
expense yet should prove effective as, if properly exploited by
the exhibitor, an increase in receipts should follow.
According to the announcement, made elsewhere, the Eclair
Company sends out specially prepared photos and lobby displays
to all exhibitors who send in the name of any Eclair subject
they have booked and the date it is to be shown.
This advertising matter is supplied in advance to allow time
for acquainting the public of the production's coming.
Any proposition tending to improve business will be welcomed
by theater managers, hence the Eclair plan should prove im-
mensely popular.
CHAMPION FILM COMPANY MOVES.
The Champion Film Company, formerly located at 10 East isth
Street, have removed to larger and more commodious quarters
in the new Exchange Building, 145 West 45th Street. Mr. Dinten-
fass is tickled to death with his new offices and well he might
be, for his present suite, including general offices, business office
and his own private office, is a vast improvement over the old
"lay out" on Fifteenth Street.
Through the columns of the Moving Picture World, Mr. Din-
tenfass wishes to extend a cordial invitation to the trade to call.
(There is a box of Romeo Perfectos on tap.)
GEORGE KLEINE IN NEW YORK CITY.
Mr. George Kleine, of Chicago, recently returned from a six
weeks' trip in Europe, and was at the Hotel Knickerbocker, 42nd
St. and Broadway, while in New York.
SWANSON'S TRANS-MOUNTAIN SERVICE.
The above engraving shows Mr. J. M. Probst, of Durango,
Col., leading a pack horse over the mountains to Silverton,
Col., with a week's film service for Miller & Ennis. The
trip was made necessary by a wash-out on the Rio Grande
Railroad, which cut Silverton off from communication with
Denver. Mr. Probst's trip was arranged by H. T. Nolan,
manager of the Swanson Film Company, and meant a 45-
mile hike over the mountain trail. Some idea of the rough-
ness of the road is given in the picture.
Scene from "The Kiddies' Christmas," 2 Reels (Lubin).
MOTION PICTURES AT NATIONAL ARTS CLUB.
Under the direction of Madame Ruth Booth Dolese, a
selected program of motion pictures was shown at the
National Arts Club, in Gramercy Park, New York City,
Wednesday evening, Dec. 20. About 100 members of the
club and a few invited guests were present. The subjects
shown were "Panama Canal in 1911," Edison; "The Battle,"
Biograph; "Sea Birds and Their Haunts," "Life in the Pond,"
and "Niagara Falls," Pathe. The pictures aroused the deep-
est interest and frequent applause greeted many scenes. Edi-
son's "Panama Canal" and the Pathe Nature pictures came
for the most favorable comment.
EXHIBITOR AND SCHOOL WORKING TOGETHER.
Mr. A. J. Wellman, proprietor of the Lyric Theatre, Catletts-
burg, Ky., is one of those exhibitors who is interested in the mov-
ing picture from its educational aspect. He finds it more profit-
able to cater to the intellects of his audience than to their animal
spirits, and in doing so he gets more pleasure and interest out o£
his business himself. At the present time he has developed an
excellent working plan to co-operate with the superintendent of
schools in Catlettsburg, in which idea he finds a ready response
from the school authorities. Each week there are five tickets for
the Lyric given in every schoolroom as prizes for good work. The
tickets are distributed by the teachers and are good for matinees
only. There would be no child laws necessary if all exhibitors
were of the same mind as Mr. Wellman, for he does not believe
in children patronizing theatres alone at night, nor in filling their
minds with unprofitable ideas.
It is quite plain to be seen, from the evidence at hand, that he
considers himself an educator and that he has a duty to fulfill in
his home city. The newspapers are also with him and are giving
his co-operative plan plenty of space. Mr. Wellman, if he could
do as he wishes, would give an exclusively educational exhibition
every day. But owing to the scarcity of subjects he is glad to get
one educational picture a day. His principal complaint is that it
is difficult to book even one educational subject per day, owing to
the scarcity of that class of pictures, which it is quite certain that
the public dearly loves to see.
STOLEN.
1 Power's Cameragraph No. 6; Serial No. 3306
" ' 3403
3404
Suitable reward for information that will lead
to their recovery.
H. A. Mackie, 853 Broadway, New York.
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MISS LENORE ULRICH,
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Advertising Cinderella
The accompanying illustrati'iii is made from an
eight-sheet poster being issued by the Selig P<>ly
scope Company for its release entitled '"Cinder-
ella," in which the dainty Mabel Taliaferro is
featured. It is a beautifully-colored creation an<l
in keeping with the subject.
Other special advertising for this subject em
braces press notices, display advertisements an<l
newspaper cuts in several sizes, properly designed
for advertisements and reading notices. The
electros may be purchased at cost price: single
column, 95c.; two-column, $1.50; three-column.
$1.50. A set of proof sheets showing these elec-
tros and the accompanying reading matter is
being sent to exhibitors. .A. press sheet with six
readers for use in the local columns of newspapers
is also being distributed.
The poster offerings, aside from the eight-sheet
illustrated, includes attractive one and three-
sheet designs. Small hand-bills for general dis-
tribution have also been printed. These are
printed in black on various colored paper.
For the assistance of the pianist who plays the
pictures, Mr. Clarence E. Sinn has prepared a list
of suitable music for the three reels. This music
is not in the form of a special score, as might
easily have been arranged for a subject of the im-
portance of "Cinderella." but is merely a list of
published music which may be readily adapted to
the various scenes, with the names of the pub-
lishers from whom the various pieces may be
obtained. It will help some.
With such a complete line of advertising ac-
cessories and a picture of the character of "Cin-
derella," there is no reason why exhibitors who
are enterprising enough to avail themselves of
the. opportunity, should not reap a harvest of easy
money. Incidentally, a campaign such as is made
possible by the material offered, ought to make
photoplays unusually popular wherever it is
used.
^ SELIG Presents
THE subliaae: /v\asterpiece
"CINDERELLA'
IN THREE REELS WITH
^^ DAINTY. DIMINUTIVE
Mabel Taliaferro
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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cmj. 4M(^)\l IKOIII ilf(» ^01
AN APPEAL FOK BETTER GEADE OF PICTUBE DBAMA.
Editor Uuvlug Picture World.
Dear Sir: — As a patron of tbe motion picture playbouaea, I desire to add
my modicum of praise to tbe splendid results achieved by tbe actors and
actresses of the various motion picture companies. Tbe acting of eacb In-
dividual Is most often In perfect unanimity witb that of the others In tbe
production, and the "business" of each, supplemented by the facial and
tjodlly expression in tbe interpretation of the role Is wonderful to a high
degree, and lenda to tbe endeavors of eacb a realism peculiarly forceful,
notwithstanding the fact that the Influence of vocal expression on tbelr
auditors Is denied them.
However, Is the character of the average drama which these people are
obliged to act of sufDcient strength and force to give them opportunity of
exercising to the fullest extent their histrionic ability In tbe depiction of
tbe wide range of human emotion? The life delineated In these plays Is
very often a distortion in every way, of the great life In which we are all
(o deeply concerned. The parts which the various actors are given to In-
terpret, are quite often wholly Illogical, and not at all in accord with
probable and natural sequence. Sometimes these small plays are absurd to a
degree of constituting an unintentional travesty upon that particular phase
of serious life which tbe actors are struggling In so noble a manner to
present. Tbe dramas are often ridiculous and cheaply farcical, to tbe extent
of being disgusting; and although the argument may be advanced that the
silent dramas are only witnessed by the poorer and less cultured class, and
therefore a class less appreciative of the higher forms of art, It can b«
cited as a fact, that our simpler and less aesthetic brethren have really a
truer and more subtile valuation and knowledge of the causations of human
passion, as be himself Is swayed by the primitive emotions more readily
than those upon whom refinement and education have laid powerful con-
straint. And in the furtherance of the argument that the uncultured have
a keen and equally discerning appreciation of the higher In art, drama and
music, witness the many of these people who throng the art museums and
stand enraptured before the masterpieces exposed there, and the crowds
of tbe same at the opera and theater, as they peer down eagerly from the
topmost galleries. And moreover. It Is acknowledged by more than one
great actor that the finest appreciation of tbe merits of a play come from
these same people.
It being apparent, from the spectator's viewpoint, that thousands of
dollars are spent in elaborating a moving picture production, for costuming,
scenery, high salaried actors, etc., etc., why should not a proportionate
amount be expended for a real, human drama by some playwright of ability,
as Is done by theatrical producers? This would, no doubt, entail considerable
additional expense, and would necessitate charging the playhouses a higher
rate for the rental of the films than obtains now, but I believe the moving
picture public would readily pay five or ten cents more If they could be
assured of a higher class of production.
So I trust that as the influence for good or evil of the moving picture
plays upon the minds of these especially impressionable people is great, you
will allow me to enter my plea for a type of drama more representative
of actual life and human feeling, with Its little touches of fantasty and
artistry, which give to dramatic art, displayed on the theatrical stage. Its
seductive appeal, and has made It one of the greatest factors In human
betterment. EDISON L. SKEHAN, New York.
A GROWX FBOH THE DABK ROOM.
Editor Moving Picture World.
Dear Sir: — When a proud new liner from Europe makes her way up New
York Bay, as In tbe case of the "Olympic," a few months ago, we all shout
ourselves hoarse with delight. Figuratively speaking, of course. There Is.
at any rate, a great deal of whistling on the river. Pictures of the new
leviathan appear In the papers, the owners of the ship, the designers of the
ship, the builders of tbe ship, the captain and his officers, some of the pas-
sengers, they all come in for taffy. But devil a one of them goes out of his
way to say a kind word for the 400 or 500 poor wretches who have been
locked up in the Inferno which supplies the motive power for driving the
great hulk through the water.
I mean the firemen, tbe stokers, who work In four-hour shifts In a tem-
perature of an average of 120 degrees, shoveling coal Into the furnaces.
Nobody thinks of them. Yet In their way, they merit as much laudation as
tbe other people who help to get the new liner here. I notice from your
columns that there Is a parallel to be drawn between the new Atlantic
liner and the moving picture.
Here you are, week after week, saying nice things about these nice pictures;
the actors and actresses; the producers: the manufacturers, of course; the
authors of the scenarios; the exhibitors: the operators; all these people
are handed out taffy In your pages, but devil a soul thinks It worth while
to put in a word of encouragement for the dark room help, who, like the
Bremen on the Atlantic liner, are, after all, the people who get dowQ to
the making of tbe picture which Incites so much pleasure.
Dark room work Is not a Heavenly job. It is, perhaps, the most Irksome
part of the moving picture business. The camera man feels the delight of
bringing down his prey; he has something of the consriousness of a sports-
man who makes a good shot. The operator shares In the general applause.
The actors and actresses get glory, the manufacturers and exhibitors pocket
the profits; the dark room helper gets so much per, and that la all. I think
he deserves more.
I see a lot about combinations of manufacturers, exhibitors, and ope-
rators. What about a combination of dark room helpers, people who do
developing, perforating; all the work Incidental to the production of the
finished picture? There must be several thousands of dark room workers,
scattered throughout the various film factories of this country. Our work
Is at least as skilled as that of the operator, but, as I said before, nobody
says a word for us. The only occasions I can recall when the dark room
help was allowed In the limelight, were at the Vitagraph and Imp dinners
last year. Then some of us were permitted to open our mouths. It would
encourage us in our work If some times In your paper, a word of notice
were given us.
I write this at the instigation of several companions In misery In the
Bed Ught district. I don't mean the Red Light district commonly under-
stood. I mean the dark room where Ihoy print and develop the pictures
♦••-♦ ar* written about so much every week. Thank you for printing thu liffie
growl. "HYPO."
HAIL TO THE KING:
Keith's New Theater, Campello, Mass., Dec 14, 1911.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir: — You will do me a favor by Inserting the following In your
paper In regards to Mr. "Heury" saying that the title of "Moving Picture
King," by L. A. Howard, Is Incorrect. I have never claimed I was the
••.Moving Picture King of New England," but I do claim that I have had
the title of ••.Moving Picture King of the United Slates" for the past
fourteen years. Tbe title was first given to me when I played New York
City, about fourteen years ago, wltii my first picture and vaudeville show.
I have shown all over the West, and have been over the best part of Europe,
and I still have some of my old Heralds of 16 years ago, with that title
printed on. I have been In show business, all branches, for the past 22
years, and I am known by every first-class manager in the country. I did
not return to New England from Europe until 1900. I know of several
people who liave used the title in late years. Mr. Foster, who Is now with
Keith's Boston Theater, used It about S years ago, and many others 1 could
mention. All I care is to let you know I have not taken that title from
an.vone else, especially frupi Mr. Frank Howard, whom I know personally
ami respect, and who Is without a doubt the best known picture man In
New England, and well deserves the title of the "Moving Picture Kla-g of
New England." If there are any showmen who used the title before me, I
would like to hear from them. I remain, respectfully. "One of the old
school," L. A. HOWARD.
WASTED AUWTKITION,
Bex Theater, Berkeley Cal., Nov. 2T, 19U,
Editor Moving Picture World.
Dear Sir: — Could you spare me a few moments' time on a certain point
that I see lacking In many of the best pictures?
Many times we see a group of soldiers or cowboys riding down a ridge,
shooting a hundred or more rounds of shots against the pure white sky
above as a background. Of course we know they are shooting by the way
the horses are jumping around, and by tbe action of their riders, but that
Is tbe only way you could tell In some of the battle scenes. Why could
they not find a ridge having a distant dark mountain, or even tail tree*,
anything to get the benefit of the very thing that la to make for them a
battle scene? Take the recent release, "The Empty Saddle," a beautiful
story, indeed, but how much could they have improved on this picture should
they have had at the time this very point In view. Great volumes of smoke
went skyward all through this battle scene, but It had no background to
show that there was any powder used at all. I have noticed this time
and time again. The color of powder smoke and the sky is of the same
whiteness and affords no contrast. There should be something dark In th*
extreme background, and then one could see every flash of powder and get
the most important effect In such scenes. Yours truly,
EARL R. HILU
WANTS SCENARIO WRITERS CREDITED.
Brooklyn, New York, December 14, 1911.
Editor Moving Picture World:
Dear Sir: — Referring to your Issue of December 16th, and your criticism
on the Vitagraph Company's production of "Vanity Fair" therein.
As the unimportant individual who constructed this scenario for tbe Vita-
graph Company (whose splendid rendition, b.v the way, is a source of great
gratification to me, as it must inevitably be to those who will be fortunate
enough to witness the film), I wish to say a few words on this subject.
As Is usual in such cases, no mention has been made of the scenario
composer." It is not the desire of this writer to have his name proclaimed
from the housetops, with an Impressive blast and blare of trumpets. He does
not seeil notoriety of this sort. But he does venture to contend that the mere
mention of his name could possibly do no harm, but on the contrary, might
benefit him In some way. True, you hare referred Indirectly to him when
you say, "that the Vitagraph Company has reproduced a well-known work
of fiction, which has lost none of its Individual qualities in the transition.
It comes nearer to being a flawless adaptation than anything that has ap-
peared in motion pictures." That reference, at least, is something, but why,
I ask you, in all sincerity, not only for yourself, but for others similarly
situated, who are turning out conscientious work, and tending to elevate
tlie motion picture industry, why, I repeat. Is the scenario writer so per-
sistently ignored, and his name enshrouded in dark mystery? When will he
come into his own Why does he not receive at least a little share of the
praise meted out to those who interpret what he conceives or makes possible
for production? These are questions worthy, I believe, of careful con-
sideration.
Illustrating the above, let us take the "Tale of Two Cities" Vitagraph
production, as an instance. The principal actors, the director and company,
were the recipients of unstinted praise, and deservedly so, for their wonderful
work, yet the gentleman who was personally responsible for their success,
the person who adapted that masterpiece of fiction, a truly gigantic task,
and converted it into a scenario, for motion picture use, what of him? If
there is anybody, who labors under the happy delusion that to adopt a
novel from Dickens or Tnackery, and do so successfully, is an easy under-
taking, let that optimistic individual try his hand at it. Tliat's all.
Some readers of this letter will undoubtedly think that the writer Is
prompted to pen this epistle purely from motives of selfishness and vanity.
But this is not so. It Is his aim simply to point out a present wrong that
can be righted, and should be righted. Credit should be given where credit
Is due. It is only fair and just.
Too much cannot be said in praise of the Vltagraph's presentation of
Thackery's great work. I have, of course, witnessed the picture, and
cannot praise the artists too highly. Mr. Kent deserves much commendation
for his artistic direction. You have, however. In your review, covered the
film so thoroughly and competently that further comment on the subject
is superfluous. This letter may possibly attract some attention, and ser\'e
to Impress upon the film manufacturers (whom I have no wish to disparage
by any means, having alwa.vs found them the most affable and courteous
of gentlemen), that the scenario writer or composer Is entitled to a little
more consideration and attention than he is accorded to-day. If this letter
helps the cause of scenario writing in some small way, then It will have
served its purpose.
Congratulating yon upon the excellence of your "Vanity Fair" criticism,
and assuring you that I agree with your reviewer in every particular re-
garding same, I beg to remain. Respectfully yours, E. G. M.
FLICKERS.
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them. Oh, you Movies!
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ADVANCE RELEASES.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2sth, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— Caught with the Goods (Comedy)
BIOGRAPH— A Mix-Up in Raincoats (Comedy)
KALEM — The "Revenue" and the Girl (Dramatic) ...1000
LUBIN— One Way to Win (Comedy) 1000
PATHE— Pathe's Weekly No. 52 (Topical) 1000
SELIG— A Modern Trip (Dramatic) 1000
VITAGRAPH— Some Good in All (Xmas Dr.) 1000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1911.
EDISON— Papa's Sweetheart (Dramatic) 625
EDISON — Modern Weapons for Fighting Fire, New
York City (Vocational) 375
ESSANAY— A Story of the West (Dramatic) 1000
GAUMONT— From Pity to Love (Dramatic) 826
GAUMONT— Scenes of the Coast of North Africa (Sc.) 124
C. G. P. C— The Burglar's Hard Luck (Comedy)
C. G. P. C— Aboard a French Battleship (Naval)
C. G. P. C— The Kromats (Acrobatic)
SELIG— The Bully of Bingo Gulch (Com.-Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Younger Brother (Mil. Dr.) 1000
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27th, 1911.
EDISON— The Stuff That Dreams Are Made of (Com.) 1000
ECLIPSE— The Stolen Treasure (Dramatic) 680
ECLIPSE— Fair Exchange Is No Robbery (Com.) ... 322
KALEM— The Higher Toll (Dr.) 1000
■PATHE- Mother-in-Law Raises (Com.) 1000
LUBIN— The American Girl 1000
VITAGRAPH— Testing His Courage (Dr.) 1000
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1911.
BIOGRAPH— The Voice of the Child (Dramatic)
ESSANAY— For Memory's Sake (Dramatic) 1000
LUBIN— The Soldier's Return (Dr.) 1000
MELIES— The Ranchman's Debt of Honor (Dr.) 1000
PATHE— His Daughter's Bracelet (American Dr.) 1000
C. G. P. C— Mushroom Culture (Edu.)
SELIG— Paid Back (Dr.) 1000
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 1911. (
EDISON— A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers (Dr.) 1000
ESSANAY— A Bird in the Hand (Comedy) 1000
KALEM— The Maid's Double (Dramatic) 1000
PATHE— Yann, the Troubadour (Dr.) 95o
SELIG— Their Last Chance (Comedy) 1000
VITAGRAPH— A Doubly Desired Orphan (Dr.) 1000
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1911.
EDISON— Uncle Hiram's List (Com.) 1000
ESSANAY— Broncho Billy's Adventure (West. Dr.) . . 1000
GAUMONT— Curing a Reckless Student (Dr.) loio
LUBIN— Father and the Girls
PATHE— The Doll (American Drama)
VITAGRAPH— In the Clutches of a Vapor Bath (Com.) 1000
MONDAY, JANUARY ist, 1912.
BIOGRAPH— The Baby and the Stork (Dramatic)
KALEM — Driving Home the Cows (Dr.) 1000
LUBIX — The Oy>ter Industry (Industrial)
LUBIX — Object, Matrimonj^ (Comedy)
P.\THE — Pathe's Weekly No. i — 1912 (Topical; 1000
SELIG — Cinderella (Three Reels — Juvenile) 3000
VITAGRAPH— A Romance of Wall Street (Dr.)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1912.
EDISON — Eleaniore Cuyler (Dr.; looo
ESS.W AY— The Mail-Order Wife (Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT- A Royal Romance (Dr.) 975
C. G. P. C— Infancy of Moses (Biblical)
C. G. P. C. — The Ice Formations at Odessa, Russia (Sc.)
SELIG— The Cowboy's Adopted Child (Dr.) 850
SELIG — He, She and It (Comedy) 150
VITAGRAPH— A Red Cross Martyr (Dr.)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1912.
EDISOX— The Two Flats (Com.) 950
ECLIPSE— True to Their Trust (Dr.; 656
ECLIPSE — A Cotton Goods Factory in France (Indus.; 325
KALEM — The Cowboy Artist's Jonah Day (W. Com.) 1000
PATHE — The Professor's Daughters (Com.-Dr.) 1000
LUBIN — A Village Romance (Com.-Dr.) 1000
VITAGRAPH— The Heart of the King's Jester (Dr.)..
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1912.
BIOGRAPH— Who Got the Reward (Comedy)
BIOGR.\PH— The Joke on the Joker (Com.)
ESSANAY- The Valley of Regrets (Dr.) 1000
LUBIX— A Xoble Enemy (Dr.) 1000
MELIES — A Woman's Gratitude (Dr.) 1000
PATHE — The Rebuked Indian (Indian Dr.) 1000
SELIG — The Mate of the Alden Besse (Dr.) 1000
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5th, 1912.
EDISOX — Freezing Auntie (.Com.; 660
EDISOX — Codfish Industry, Newfoundland (Indus.) .. 340
ESSAXAY — For the Love of Mike (Com.) 1000
KALEM — The Dude Cowboy (Com.)
KALEM— The O'Kalems' Visit to Killarney (Com. & Sc.)
C. G. P. C. — Betrayed by a Parasol (Com.)
C. G. P. C. — Dr. Twostep's Prescription (Trick)
C. G. P. C. — A Malaj" Village During the Rainy Season
(Scenic)
SELIG— The Other Fellow (Com.) 550
SELIG — Hutchinson, Kansas, Semi-Centennial Celebra-
tion (Topical) 550
VITAGRAPH— Destiny Is Changeless (Dr.)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6th, 1912.
EDISOX— Please Remit (Com.) 995
ESSAXAY— A Child of the West ( Dr.) 1000
GAUMOXT — Evils of Impure Literature (Dr.) 1035
LUBIX— (Title Not Given)
PATHE— The Cowboy's Sister (Western Dr.)
PATHE— The ChiUouks (Educational)
VITAGRAPH— The Path of True Love (Dr.)
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Film Stories
KALEM.
DEIVING HOME THE COWS (Jan. 1).— While
drlTlo); liome the cows one evening, a boy decides
to go to war. He falls to win his parents' con-
sent as they have already given the lives of two
sons to the great cause. The boy. therefore, steals
away In the .night, stopping to say good-bye to
his young sweetheart.
In a hotly contested battle, the boy Is woanded
and taken prisoner. The report of his death is
brought to the lonely farm.
t"l>on the aged father devolves the task of driv-
ing home the cows. One summer evening as he
strolls down the path, tired from his day's labors,
he sees the cow-s coming. Behind them appears the
figure of a yonth with an empty coat sleeve.
Great Is the fatlier's joy when he recognizes his
son. and happy are tlie old mother and young
swpeihenrt as they behold the brave lad coming
booie with the cows.
THE COWBOY AETIST'S JONAH DAY (Jan. 8).
— F'cie, a Western cowboy, becomes interested In
art and Imagines that his sketches will make him
famous. So they did. but not In the manner which
he expected.
The stage coach arrived and Pete noticed a young
lady passenger of striking appearance, whom he
proceeded to sketch. This the young woman re-
sented and demanded that he destroy the drawing.
Nothing daunted by his (allure. Pete followed the
coach and learned the destination of the fair
passenger.
"I'll make her acquaintance or die In the at-
tempt!" exclaimed Pete and, suiting the action to
the word he started upon a clever subterfuge.
Rolling In the dust, he limped to the cottage,
where he announced to the girls that he had been
thrown from his horse and was in great pain. The
.voung ladies Invited him Into the bouse and with-
drew to the next room for bandages and linaments.
'n bile they were absent, Pete could not restrain
his pleasure over the prospect of becoming better
acquainted. Tlie girls coming upon him unex-
pectedly discovered that they had been imposed
upon and forthwith ejected him from the house.
Once again Pete resorted to strategy to enter the
house, but this time he encountered the father
whom he had formerly burlesqued in one of his
sketches and the gentleman embraced the oppor-
tunity to be revenged by humbling the ambitious
young man witli the toe of a Xo. 10 boot.
THE DT7DE COWBOY (Jan. 5). -Rose seemed to
think that the boys about the ranch did not possess
.u"^ . ■ ,P"°°sl> *o ^'n her hand: In fact, she told
the faithful Dick that her future husband must be
a man from the city. When Dick met the bovs
and Informed them of his sweetheart's declaration
they proposed a scheme wherebv the haughty voune
woman might he humbled.
As a result Dick secured a complete disguise and
attired himself as a t.vpical tenderfoot, with all
the mannerisms of a foppish dude. A letter was
sent to Rose's father— who was In on the scheme-
stating that an old friend was sending his son to
visit the ranch.
When the dude arrived. Rose was delighted and
would scarcely speak to the other bovs. Following
out their plans, the ranchmen, masking themselves,
held up Rose and the dude while they were en-
Joying a ride through the conntrv and the voung
man incontinently fled. Hastily doffing his" dis-
guise. Dick returned to the frightened girl, brand
ishlng his revolver and announcing that he had
driven away the robbers (■>) while her cowardlv
lover had fled. Rose thereupon decided that the
real man had to be of the West and that her Ideal
was a person who answered Dick's description.
SELIG.
CINDERELLA (Jan. 11.— First Reel.— Cinderella's
mother dies and her father m.irries a cruel widow
TK .*""" °*^''' ''""Bhters of her own disposition.
The father leaves on a long Journev and poor Cin-
derella is soon forced to act as "slavev" to the
tyrannical stepmother and her daughters. Tliev
abuse and mistreat her and finallv turn her out of
the house. The girl, footsore and wearv. takes
refuge in a deserted garden. Prince Charming re-
fuses to marry tlie girl the king chooses for him
and is thrust into prison. He makes his escape
and by a strange coincidence attempts to hide in
the same deserted garden that Cinderelia has chosen.
The prince has clianged his garb for that of a milk
vender and in this apparel he meets Cinderella,
who Is also In rags. With each it is a case of
love at first sight. He gives her a ring and she
aUows him to cut and keep a lock of her hair.
The girl, now refreshed and happv, returns to her
hoBoe. while the prince dreams of his girl In tatters.
Second Reel.
The king issues a proclamation annonnclng that
If the prince will return he may marry whomsoever
111- will, 'riic prince, overjoyed, returns. Cinder-
ella, now happy and care free, pays little heed to
hi-r daily abuse and Ill-treatment. Slie finds great
comfort and solace In the ring, and memories, until
one day the Prince is pointed out to her, and in
him siie recognizes her milk vender. And so again
her childish dreams are shattered. The king gives
a grand ball In honor of bis son. Tlie stepmother
and sisters go. leaving Cinderella behind, broken-
hearted. Her fairy godmother then comes to her
assistance, liowever. making it possible for Cin-
derella to attend the hall, the only requirement
being that Cinderella leave the palace before mid-
night. Cinderella agrees and departs for the ball
In state.
Third Reel.
At the ball. Cinderella captivates the prince
and his guests with her beauty and miseblevousness.
To him she looks familiar, but she steadfastly
refuses to divulge her Identity. Cinderella so
thoroughly enjoys her evening with the prince that
she forgets the approaching midnight hour until
it arrives. Then suddenly remembering her god-
mother's admonition, she rushes from the palace,
hut In doing so she loses one of ber silver slippers.
Later the prince finds the slipper, and sends his
■ ouriers throughout tlie laiul. annonnclng that the
iiwiier of tile fo<it that tits the slipper shall become
Ills wife. Cinderella by chance is granted permis-
sion to try on the slipper and lo — she becomes a
princess.
THE COWBOY'S ADOPTED CHILD (Jan. 2).—
Geiirge Fowler, after a severe illness, dies, leav-
ing his wife, Sarah, and baby. Some time after,
things have gone from had to worse with Sarah,
and finding herself unable to support her baby,
consigns it — in a note which she writes — to the one
who finds it, and places it in a saddle outside a
mess house for cowbo.vs.
Jack Norton, relnrnlng from the range late, hears
the baby's cry, and forthwith takes it home with
him. to the horror and consternation of his cowboy
friends. They spend a sleepless niglit and spend
the following day buying toys and presents for
their collective "protfgf." Jack, however, soon
realizes he must have a "mother" for his baby and
immediately starts to the village to inquire where
he can procure one.
In the meantime. Sarah has applied for and ob-
tained a position as school teacher, and she arrives
in the village just as Jack does. With them, it is
a case of love at first sight and when Jack has had
an introduction, he tells her of bis "child" and
asks for her help.
.•^lie agrees to go with him and upon arriving, of
course, recognizes her baby, and tells Jack her
story. The cowboys are inclined to be credulous,
hut Jack believes her and several months later she
is installed permanently as wife, as well as
"mother."
THE MATE OF THE ALDEN BESSE (Jan. 4).—
The captain of the "Alden Resse" was a drunken
tyrant who ninnhandled his men upon the slightest
provocation, despite the pleadings of his daughter
and the first mate who loved her in his rough wa.v,
but for whom slie could feel only friendship. One
night the crew killed him, and marooned the mate
and the captain's daughter by sending them adrift
in a small boat. Days passed upon the vast ex-
panse of ocean, and their food was all gone and
death near, when land was sighted and their boat
was cast up on a coral reef, and they with diffi-
culty made the shore. Fear of death was soon sup-
planted in the heart of the captain's daughter by
fear of a man loving her all too well. The mate,
seeing this and realizing the strength of his pas-
sion, decided to live on the side of the island, but
as the montlis passed away his loniiness overcame
him and he made his way to where she sat reading.
He looked over her shoulder, and saw that she
read the marriage service. At this he took heart
and pressed his suit. They were destined never to
leave this island, so why not read the service to-
gether and so marry? .\fter much hesitation she
agreed to this and they stood hand in hand when
looking up she saw a ship on the horizon, and their
signal of fire being seen, they were soon aboard
and tlicir troubles ended.
THE OTHER FELLOW (Jan. 5),^Jack Brown,
before his marriage, has been a good friend to
Toble La Rue. an actress, and. she not knowing
of his marriage, wants to renew their acquaintance,
and writes him a note to that effect. His wife is
present when he receives the note, and becoming
jealous of him. resolves to "get even." So when
he leaves to explain his position to Tobie. she sends
her maid for a box of candy, and tells Jack that
it was given to her. In the meantime. Jack has
gone to the theater, and while talking with Tobie.
unconsciously puts lier handkerchief up his sleeve,
aiil of course It is fonnd by his wife, upon his
return home, and he is ordered from the house.
However, some hours later he gets up courage to
return, and going to his rmim, finds the door is
lo'ked. Immediately, his thoughts revert to the
Ikix of candy that was given to her. and his mind
snpiilies the last part of tl'p sentence, "by the
other fellow." and Jack forces the door open, where
be sees a bo^nter in his bed. and not seeing the
joke, strikes his wife. She then re.ilizes that she
lias gone too far. explains the entire situation to
lilm. and all's well that ends well.
HUTCHINSON. KAN.. SEMI-CENTENNIAL CEL-
EBRATION (Jan. 5). — Showing close-up. Intimate
views of many interesting events. .\mong other
views are those showing President Taft and Champ
Clark.
GAUMONT.
A ROYAL ROMANCE (Jan. 2).— Henry of Na-
varre, a youthful prince, is greatly attracted by a
pretty peasant maid and succeeds in winning her
heart.
His mother, however, arranges a marriage for
him with Princess Margaret, «ister of the king.
This flatters Henry immensely, and he soon forgets
(he lovely peasant.
One day he happens to stroll with the princess
by the brook and his ardent attentions are observed
by the forsaken girl. Heartbroken, she allows a
cry to escape her lips and falls In a swoon.
Henry is moved by her devotion and that evening
sends a message for her to meet him at the self-
same place. When be arrives he finds her there,
but her eyes are closed In death, bidding bim a mote
farewell.
EVILS OF IMPURE LITERATURE (Jan. 6).—
The famous book, "The Gospel of Love," is read
by thousands and brings riches and honors to the
author, Paul Miral.
Among the many readers, however, is an Inno-
cent girl named Kitty, whose mother does not
realize the character of the book. The evil advice
and easy morals described so affect the mind of
the girl that later when tempted in real life, she
has not the power to resist.
The sorrowing mother then calls upon the author
and in a violent scene upbraids him for gaining
riches and renown at the cost of poor innocent
souls.
ECLIPSE.
TRUE TO THEIR TRUST (Jan. 3),— The light-
house keeper Is suddenly stricken and comes down
to bis family for assistance.
His wife immediately goes up with the children
to light the lamp and set it in motion. Finding
that the machinery is broken, she instructs them
how to turn the light by hand.
All night long the faithful children turn the
light. At daybreak only, worn out by fatigue, they
cease their efforts and return to their mother.
When the dying father is told of their heroism,
he breathes his last in perfect contentment, know-
ing that his duty has been faithfully performed.
A COTTON GOODS FACTORY IN FRANCE
(Jan. 3). — Showing clearly how the raw cotton is
woven into cloth in the following steps: carding,
reeling, winding in bobbins, preparing for weaving,
weaving on looms and measuring (or the final in-
spection.
ESSANAY
THE MAIL-ORDER WIFE (Jan. 2) John
Wliite's sweetheart. May Webster, refuses to marry
him while her old fatlier is in need o( her, and
John goes West to take a government (arm. Find-
ing that their two ranch grants adjoin each other.
he and Bob Strong become partners. Five years
later Bob suggests that they get a housekeeper, and
in spite of John's contempt of the idea. Bob adds
a postscript to an order for some goods from a
Chicago mail-order house, stating that if the com-
pany has any young woman who would care to go
West and marry, to include her in the order. It is
May who opens the letter and reads the postscript.
.\fter some correspondence between her and Bob.
arrangements are made for the wedding, but the
plans are suddenly changed when the young woman
appears and meets her old sweetheart. John. The
old love awakens and Bob Is finally forced to give
the girl up to his partner.
THE VALLEY OF REGRETS (Jan. 4).— Feeling
that she is being neglected by her very .voung bns-
hand, Lily Easton decides to leave him. Two years
later, haunted by the memory of her little girl, sbe
returns to her husliand and begs forgiveness, but
he refuses to take her back and tells her to con-
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work as a seamstress and Is sent 10 deliver the
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be married. Neither the husband nor daugbter
recognize the decripit little woman, and during
the ceremony she steals into the drawing room to
have one more glimpse of her little girl. The
sight Is too much for her and she drops dead.
FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE (Jan. 51.— Mike and
Mary quarrel, and Mike Is ejected from the house.
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washer, falls from a second story window and an
ambulance is hurriedly summoned. The ambulance
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ambulance containing Mike is pressed into service
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surprise of the two lovers when they return to
consciousness, and find themselves stretched out
side by side. Here, they finally make up their
quarrel and wiien the ambulance doctor and his as-
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uot al home. Nellie Hies to iierHuiiiie the big
Hberitr that her father Ih uut, but to do avail, for
Jim Ik arrested and taken away, while he promises
hi* little girl he will sooii return. Tlie next day
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borne ihief, and send a committee to demand the
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the thief's child plead with the Vigilantes. TUe
little girl awakens the men to the realization of
the crime that they were about to commit, and Jim
Is given back to the shcrlfT and promised a fair
trial.
EDISON.
ELEANORE CUYLEK (Jan. 2).— A friend of
Eleanore's introduces a .voung writer, Wainwrlght
by name, and Elcanore straightway becomes Inter-
ested. But when the young man comes to ask her
to marry him she does not give him an opportunity
to propose. Later he leaves America and goes to
I.x>Ddon to seek his fortune in the literary world
there. Of course. Eleanore Is more sorry than she
expected. She takes up settlement work and after
some months hears of Wainwrlght's success in
London and a rumor that he is to marry a certain
noble lady there. Then she begins to envy all
young married couples, and consequently she Is not
sorry when, one night on her way back from settle-
ment work, she Is rescued from the unwelcome at-
tentions of three tough citizens by Wainwrlght
himself, who. having returned to America, has
gone to that part of the city In the possible hope
of running across her. Of course, this Incident
makes her realize that she sometimes needs a man's
protection, and Wainwrlght clinches the argument
in the most satisfactory manner.
THE TWO FLATS (Jan. 3).— An Irish widow
moves into a flat and proceeds to arrange her
household, doing considerable hammering. 10 the
great annoyance of an Italian widower who lives
directly underneath. The widow writes her son to
come home and protect her from the "insulting
Dago down-stairs," while the Italian writes his
daughter to come home and comfort him. Her
son and his daughter start for home and become
acquainted at the railroad station, but neither
knows where the other lives. In watering her
flowers, a few drops splash into the room. He re-
taliates by knocking her pots off the sill. The
"Dago" takes the widow's table cloth, when she
throws the crumbs out of the window.
The Italian explains the situation to his daughter,
who has just arrived home. She starts up-stairs
to return the widow's table cover, while the
widow's son goes down-stairs with the "Dago's"
broom. They meet in the hallway and are sur-
prised to find that they both live in the same
hon.se. They form a great liking for each other
and frequently signal one another from their win-
dows. On one occasion he drops a bouquet from
his window to the girl: the Italian gets it, and.
thinking it is a peace offering from the widow, he
Immediately goes up-stairs to pay his respects, and
they become good friends.
A comical mishap causing a crash of china and
glassware brings their respective son and daughter
Into the room. After due explanations the scene
terminates happily in typical East Side fashion.
FREEZING ATTKTIE (Jan. 5).— Mrs. Henpeck
strenuously objects to her husband's secretary as
her prospective son-in-law and insists upon his im-
mediate removal.
Before this can be accomplished, Henpeck's
nephew, George, arrives home from Australia, with
a wonderful preparation, whicli will freeze live
cattle for transportation purposes. He intends also
experimenting on human beings, but finds neither
Henpeck nor the secretary, Charles, willing to be-
come martyrs.
Mrs. Henpeck receives George very coldly, and.
as he finds poor Henpeck as much a worm as ever,
suggests that they freeze her with the new serum
and then have a high time. The temptation is too
great to be resisted, and together they go In search
of her. However, Charles has overheard the plot,
and, thinking to win Mrs. Henpeck's favor, he
warns her. She substitutes water for the serum
and when the two conspirators appear seems an
easy victim to their wiles. By pretending they
have a cure for rheumatism the.v manage to give
her an injection of the supposed serum, which,
through Mrs. Henpeck's actions, seems to have the
desired effect. She freezes up slowly, and when
convinced of their success they proceed to cut
loose. Cigars, heretofore prohibited, are lighted,
and then they steal her keys to the wine cellar,
where they proceed to diminish tlie supply.
Mrs. Henpeck suddenly comes to life and plans
revenge. With the aid of her daughter and Charles,
•be disguises herself as a ghost and when the two
conspirators return from the cellar and find Mrs.
Henpeck gone, there appears gliding into the room
a ghost. In their efforts to escape the ghost t»
npsef, disclosing Mrs. Henpeck. On bended knees
Henpeck Implores his wife's forgiveness, while
George Is shown the door and the two young
lovers are made happy.
CODFISH INDUSTRY, NEWFOUNDLAND (Jan.
5). — .\ fair conception of the magnitude of the cod-
fish industry Is given in a view of many ships en-
gaged in the trade, as they lay at anchor on the
placid waters of a snug little harbor.
There are many other views of interest — espe-
cially the drying process. In whicli thousands of
Hsh are spread on huge frames and allowed to dry
In the sun. after which they are ready for trans-
portaliiiM to various parts of the world.
PLEASE REMIT (Jan. 6).— The editor of a small
newspaper in a little town, through his unwilling-
ness to employ as Ixx^kkeeiicr. Orphan Annie, has
his troubles In collecting money due him for sub-
scriptions, advertising, etc.. and starts out to try
and minimize tlie outstanding amount. His at-
tempts at collectUm arc futile and he spends his
last penny on a jiostnl card, saying to one of his
principal creditors that he is unable to pay and la
desperate. The postmistress reads the card and
soon circulates the message around the village.
On his way home the editor sees an Indian bar-
gaining for a second-liund shotgun. As the editor
has a gun which is not useful to him, be strikes
up an acciuaintance with the Indian and agrees to
sell his gun to him. offering to bring it to the
village store. The village gossips recognize a man
coming across the street carrying a gun as the
editor. When he enters the store everybody, hav-
ing heard that he is desperate, gives him some
coin. He shrewdly collects it and then hies him-
self back to his office.
The villagers hold an indignation meeting over
the editor's way of obtaining money which is over-
heard by Annie, wlio Immediatel.v informs him.
They promptly leave tlie town and when the vil-
lagers arrive at tlie editor's sanctum they find a
notice that the paper is tor sale and that the
shotgun for collection purposes will be thrown in.
To say they are dejected Is putting it mildly.
MELIES.
ROPED IN (Jan. 11). — Fair Anne, from the
East, is accomi>anied by her eccentric and old
maid aunt. Miss Simpkins. arriving at the Bar X
Junction where the stage coach suffers a break-
down. To employ the several hours necessary to
make repairs the younger maid takes a horse-
Scene from "Roped In" (Melies).
back ride, when lol maid and horse are suddenly
and unexpectedly divorced, the latter escaping.
"Big Hill." a chance witness to the maid's dis-
comfiture, whirls his lassoo with determination and
brings rebellious beast to time, whereupon there
follows a romance In which "Auntie" is given the
slip and tlie lassoo ties a knot that no man is
supposed to put asunder.
BIOGRAPH.
THE BABY AND THE STORK (Jan, 1).—
Bobby's love for his mamma and papa is so
great that he even fears they might die and be
taken from him. On the ottier hand, lie is his
parents' only thought and care. However, some
time later a new baby arrives at the home, and
Bobby Is told that the stork at the park brought
it. It Isn't long before he realizes that the baby
is everything now, and he is "left out in the
cold." This treatment fires the youngster with
jealous rage, and remembering the story of the
stork, takes up the baby from its crib, puts It In
a basket and carries It out to the stork's cage In
the park, exclaiming. "Here, Mr. Stork, take your
old baby, we don't want it." Meantime, his
parents are wild with anxiety over the disappear-
ance of the baby, believing it to have been kid-
napped. Their fears are relieved later by the
appearance of the park oflicer with Bobby and
the baby.
'WHO GOT THE EEWAAD? (Jan. 4),— His wife
gives him her necklace to have it fixed. On the
way down town he stops in at the club and plays
the wheel, losing all his ready money. Believing
his luck will cliange. he pledges the necklace for
$50, and loses that. To square himself, he buys
an Imitation to give ber until he can redeem the
real one. How he is to get the money be doesn't
know, as their bank account is a joint one and
checks require l>oth signatures. Meanwhile, Mrs.
E. orders a fifty dollar hat, and she is In Just as
great a quandry when he refuses to pay for It.
Well, the wife evolves a plan, and while It doesn't
work out as she expected, still It results In her
getting the bat and his redeeming the necklace.
•THE JOKE ON THE JOKER (Jan. 4).— A fly-
paper salesman, who is everlastingly playing Jokes
upon his friends, becomes such a pest that a couple
of his victims vow to turn the tables on bim.
While off on a business trip, they cause to be pub-
lished an article to the effect that be had met
with a fatal accident. The article was given sucb
credence that his wife, believing herself a widow,
was about to marry again, when be reappeared.
PATHE.
PATHE'S WEEKLY NO. 49, 1911 (Dec. 4) — St.
Cloud, France. — Nine balloons participate In the
"Landing Contest" organized by the .\ero Club of
France.
London, England. — The survivors of the famous
charge of the Light Brigade, the remnant of the
"Six Hundred," who rode to death at Balaclava,
meet and drink the new King's health.
Constantinople, Turkey. — The Italo-Turkish War.
The Turkish fleet leaves the "Golden Horn" with
sealed orders.
Lisbon, Portugal. — The Republican soldiers con-
duct their Royalist prisoners to the Fortress del
Duque.
Janesville. Wis. — A cyclone traveling from south-
west to northeast leaves a trail of devastation
across Rock County from a quarter of a mile to
four miles wide. Anton Schmitt's home was entirely
destroved. Four people were killed here.
Charkoff, Russia. — The holy Image of the Virgin
.\zleranskaya is transported from the KourlaJskiJ
monastery to the Pokrovskij monastery.
London, England. — The Super-Dreadnaught "George
V." is launched. The monster battleship is 600
feet long and cost $10,000,000 and is twice as
powerful as the original "Dreadnanght."
Tripoli. Tripoli.— Italian Turkish War: 1 — The
field artillery disembarks. 2 — While awaiting
orders to advance Into the Interior, the Italian
troops are encamped on the edge of the desert.
.3^(jeneral Caneva and Rear-Admiral Borea Rlcci,
the new Governor of Tripoli, returning from a tour
of inspection.
Havana. Cuba. — How the work of raising the
Maine from the mud in Havana Harbor looks to-day.
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Paris, France. — The fashions in hair dressing for
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.\nd many others.
PATHE'S -WEEKLT, No. 51—1911 (Dec. 18).—
Middlesborough, England. — Prince Arthur of Con-
naught formally opens the Transport Bridge, cost-
ing $400,f>00. over the River Tees.
Sebnitz. Germany. — King Frederick .\iigast of
Saxe visits the city.
Melbourne, Australia. — The funeral of the Honor-
able Egerton Lee Batchelor, Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Federal Australian Government.
Peterhof (near St. Petersburg), Russia. — The
Czar inspects the Guard of Honor.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — The Annual Hungarian Fest
proves an interesting event.
.\achen, Germany. — The monument erected to the
memory of Frederick III is unveiled In the pres-
ence of Emperor William II. The Emperor wit-
nesses the ceremony from the balcony of the City
Hall, with the Ma.vor.
Brazil. — The dog show presents some fine speci-
mens of canine aristocracy.
Aldershot, England. — .\n exciting experiment.
Deflating a Military Airship by means of the "rip-
ping valve."
Tripoli. Tripoli.— Italo-Turklsh War. The mili-
tary aviators just arrived are received by General
Gazzola. ilie Captain MIozzo is seen on his Nieu-
port Monoplane over Tripoli. After a severe battle,
the wounded are carried Into camp and Immediately
operated on.
Jersey City, N. J. — The paper stock In a paper
box factory burns fiercely for twenty-foor boars,
resulting In the destruction of an entire city square.
Comic Section of Pathe's Weekly. — The Question
of the Day, and many others.
PATHE'S 'WEEKLY. No. 52—1911 (Dec, 25).—
Havana, Cuba. — The New York Giants win the
first baseball game of the series with the Havana
Baseball Club.
.\tlanta, Georgia. — The Great Corn Festival
draws crowds from every city In the State. Gov-
ernor Harmon, of Ohio, and Governor Slaton. of
Georgia, review the parade.
Havana, Cuba. — The funeral of the widow of
Maximo Gomez, the Liberator of Cuba, is wit-
nessed by the entire population of Havana, who
line the streets In respectful silence.
Tripoli, Tripoli. — The Italo-Turkish War. The
Court-Martial convenes to try the servant of the
German Consul who killed an Italian artilleryman
already fatally wounded.
Thorpe. England. — A house Is lifted from Its
foundation and is driven down a bill by a terrific
storm.
Brighton, England. — Colonel Seeley, Under Sec-
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LlKboD, Portugal.— A Rrcul rlvlc paraile takes
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Wllbelmliiivpn. fJerinany.- The new Germau
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Paris, France. — Fine examples of the hair-
dressers' art and many others.
THE PROFESSORS DAUGHTERS (Jan. 3).—
Profes.sor I'ljii-rl i Ims seven daughters who love
seven Iwys. uiudi to the pnifes-snr's disgust and
anger. Finally the hoys decoy the professor to a
distant town and while he Is uway marry all his
daughters. The professor never gets over the blow
until his whole family returns with seven little
grandchildren to make his life miserable.
THE REBUKED INDIAN (Jan. 4).— This is a
story of thi' KevdUitiuiiary War. In which an Inilian
who has liiiii hroiiglit up with wliite people plays
a heroic part: therefore at the crucial nioniunt lie
Is refused a ■onimlsslon by the commanding officer
because of his Indian blood. This leads to serious
complications, which makes the fllm one of unusual
Interest.
THE COWBOY'S SISTER (Jan. 6).— Jim Blod-
gett, a cowboy in love with an Indian maid of
exceptional beauty, Is permitted to marry her, but
the Indian brave who also loves her tells Boldgett
that unless he treats her right the Indians will
avenge her. Later, the cowboy's sister visits him
and his Indian bride, wlio does not know of the
relationship existing between the two, runs away
to her tribe and complains about the treatment
which she received from her husband. This leads
to serious complications mil 11 the matter is finally
straightened out by the cliarming little sister lier-
self. who reconciles everybody.
C. G. P. C.
INFANCY OF MOSES (Jan. 2).— This story is toff
well known i<i need an extended description. The
dramatic incidents surrounding tlie Infancy of the
great Jewish leader are falthfull.v and beautifully
portrayed in this magnificently colored film.
THE ICE FORMATIONS AT ODESSA, RUSSIA
(Jan. 21. — A beautiful picture of the glistening
mountains of ice formed where the thermometer
is at 31 degrees below zero.
BETRAYED BY A PARASOL (Jan. 5),— A re-
markably funny film featuring a man foolishly fond
of fair femininity. Fortune does not favor him
however, and his final overthrow is due to his try-
ing to hide a lady's parasol down his trousers
leg.
VITAGRAPH.
A ROMANCE OF WALL STREET (Jan. 1).—
Laura Taylor has the approval of her godfather.
Mr. Benson, for becoming engaged to Philip Lin-
ton, a struggling broker, but not the good wishes
of her fattier, who thought a middle-aged broker
named Lawrence Bui1»e would have l>een a better
life partner. Burke threatens to ruin Phillip It
he does not relinquish his claim on Laura.
Laura, after hearing of her sweetheart's troubles,
goes to her godfather's oflice and apprises him of
Burke*^ intentions. Mr. Benson, who Is a figure-
head ill Wall Street, soon turns the tables on
Burke, reducing him to abject poverty.
A RED CROSS MARTYR (Jan. 2).— Lieutenant
Troyano. a young Italian officer, bids his sweet-
heart. Marie Petrini. a fond farewell and then
rushes to war.
Ii» reading a detailed newspaper account of the
battle. Marie sees an appeal for Red Cross nurses.
Leaving her luxurious home and arriving at Tripoli,
she takes up the duties assigned to her. She is
beloved by all flho require l-er services, and as the
Italian detachment is passinu through one of the
streets In Turkey, a bullet pierces her heart.
When news of his sweetheart's death reaches the
ears of Troyann (who was not aware of her doings),
he almost succumbs to grief. He bathes her face
with kisses and tears.
The commanding general gives instructions to
the army aviator to put the aeroplanes into play.
Lieut. Troyano begs for and is granted permission
to manipulate the air craft. He drops hnnih after
bomb and soon has the city in ruins. Inspired
with the desire to grapple hand In band with those
who took the life of his loved one. he descends
nearer to earth. The Turks fire at hini and he
falls lifeless to the grnn-'d. He and his sweet-
heart are biirItU side by s!<le with military
honors.
THE HEART OF THE KING'S JESTER (Jon.
8). — The Jester falls in love wllli the Princess.
Tlie Princess cannot abide lilin and when he de-
clares his love, she laughs derisively and points
to the water of the fountain at wlilch he is silting,
telling him to gaze Into it and behold the reflec-
tion of his unattractive cnnntenance. He recog-
nizes the hopelessness of his suit, and when he
discovers the Princess In tryst with the handsome
ronng Shepherd, the Jester is filled with jealous
rage and at once notifies the King. The Shepherd
Is arrested and brought to the King, who pro-
nounces a sentence of death upon bim.
The Princess throws lierself upon the neck of her
lover and clings to bim, while she Implores her
father to spare his life. The King's Jester is
touched with remorse. He immediately sets about
freeing the Shepherd and helping the young couple
to escape from the kingdom. He goes to the
chamber of the Princess and tells her of bis plans,
thei> hastens with his dogs to the King's court,
where he finds the young Shepherd bound before
being led to the scaCfoid. At once the Jester
starts his pranks, putting his dog through many
tricks and setting the whole court In roars of
laughter, and entirely absorbing their attention.
Passing behind the Shepherd, he cuts his bonds
and tells bim to liasten forth into the garden,
where he will find the Princess and two horses
waiting for him and to make haste across the
borders of the kingdom, while he bolds the
audience.
Upon discovering the escape of the Shepherd, all
Is excitement. Search Is made for his whereabouts,
hut too late. The Princess and the Shepherd are
far beyond their reach.
DESTINY IS CHANGELESS (Jan. 5).— Pierre
LeNoir and High MacDoiiaUi are both In love with
Malmie I'aincron. but she favors MacDonald. I>e-
Nolr calls on her and MacDonald comes in while
they are together, and this causes LeNoir to under-
stand why It is that Malmie is indilTerent to his
(LeNolr's) attentions. They light in Maimle's
presence and in order to avoid murder, she says
she will marry the one who will bring her the
first silver-fox skin.
They both set out together. LeNoir with a bitter
latred in liis heart for MacDonald. but Mac-
Donald has a kindly feeling for LeNoir. Mac-
Donald sets out In a canoe, while LeNoir is stealth-
ily following the canoe by lurking among the trees
and hushes along the water front. After a while,
MacDonald sees a place In the beach which he
thinks will be suitable and he lands there, not
knowing that every movement he makes is being
watched. LeNoir. on the opposite shore, sees
MacDonald. and swims acr<rss the stream. Mac-
Donald is leaning over a piece of venison when
le sees a shadow. He springs up to find himself
face to face with LeNoir, who has the knife poised
ti> strike at him. As they are locked in each
iither's arms in a hand-to-hand figlit. they suddenly
spring apart as tliey hear or see the approach of
Indians. MacDonald three times saves LeNolr's
life, but after the fight LeNoir shrinks from the
hand MacDonald offers him and skulks away in the
woods.
.\ few weeks later MacDonald Is seen with a
silver-fox skii> in his possession. lie puts It in-
side of his blouse and prepares to gather some
leaves, preparatory to going to bed. but he is
caught In a liear trap. T-eNoir finds him in a
helpless condition and assists him. after deciding
wlielher to take the silver-fox's skin and get the
reward he so desired, but he becomes conscience-
stricken and iielps MacDonald to Maimle's door,
where he leaves the two t<i their happiness.
THE PATH OF TRUE LOVE (Jan. 6).— Among
tlie green hills and running brooks, we follow the
ciinntr.v hoy and girl, who are happy in the con-
lentnient of their hearts and a ripening love for
each other. In contrast we see another picture
of a city hoy and girl with entirely different sur-
roundings, at odds with each other and the boy
disturbed by tl;e coquettishness and indifference of
the girl. 'Fo a.ssnage his wounded feelings, he tells
her he will go away to the country where, among
far different Scenes, he will die of a broken heart.
While "dying" he meets the young country girl and
soon forgets all about his city sweetheart. He
makes love to the girl. To further his interests
and make her succumb to his blandishments, he tears
his clniMng. puts blackberry stain upon his face
and lies down at the foot of a cUlI, where the coun-
try girl, on return from milking, finds him. She
helps lim to her home, where the young man Is
attended by her father and the rest of the family.
The rustic .vouth Is almost forgotten. And we
I nve almost forgotten the young city girl, who
now makes her appearance in the country. The
country lad readily sees througli and exposes the
ruse by which the city chap has been trying to gain
sympathy. ^Miile this is taking place the city
girl confronts her erstwhile lover and he. foi--
eetting all about bis pretended pain, clasps her
to bis arms. .\t the clo.se we are brought back
to a scene similar to the first one. The country
maiden, all forlorn, is plucking the petals from a
bunch of flowers which she holds In her bands, re-
|)eating. "To-day. to-morrow or never." when her
.•onntry lover softly approaches her and folds her
in his arms, saying. "Today,"
Nancy's endearments, and Bess runs away from
the elderly Tom. They meet and pursue their
flight together until they outdistance the pursuers.
Jack persuaded Bess to accept him In place of
Tom and they look up a minister. As they are
about to enter, Tom and Nancy come down the
steps and the Interrupter flight is resumed, but
Tom explains that he is married to Nancy, and the
advertisements are shown to have been of use after
all.
A VILLAGE ROMANCE (Jan. 8) — Johu Cum-
mins, a wealthy society man, while ont in his
auto, discovers he Is out of gasoline. He stops
at a country store and meets Flo Page, the daughter
of the proprietor. It Is a case of mutual attrac-
tion, causing many a heartache to SI, the clerk,
who adores Flo. (Simmlns manages to have sundry
excuses for visiting the little general store, and
finally realizes be is bead over heels In love with
the girl. Cummins, while purchasing cigarettes
from Flo. so arouses the anger of SI, who Is carry-
ing a bag of potatoes, that be deliberately drops
the t>ag upon Cummins' foot, and that worthy
gentleman proceeds to make capital of the Injury to
remain with the Pages for a week, nursed tenderly
b.v Flo .SI, finding an envelope dropped by Cummins,
calls at his (Cummins') club, and asks if he lives
there.- tliat he has stolen his sweetheart. Cum-
mins' friends accompany Si back to the village and
find Cummins sweeping out the store, having
usurped the clerk's position. Cummins is un-
mercifully "kidded" by bis fashionable friends,
and Flo and her father, imagining that Cummins
has been deceiving them, become very indignant,
and he is ordered out. but eventually succeeds in
proving that he Is genuinely in love with Flo. who
reciprocates.
A NOBLE ENEMY (Jan 4). — Clara Morgan.
daughter of a prosperous New York banker. Is
spending time at Newport, and Is much sought
after by the men and very popular with the Naval
oflicers belonging to several U. S. vessels, which
are temporarily stationed there. Aboard the Con-
necticut. Lieut. Gra.v. who Is In command of the
forward turret of that ship, and Lieut. Ward, are
active rivals for the young lady's favor. Gray has
occasion to punish a Japanese Steward airoard the
ship for some infraction of discipline, and places
the man under arrest. In an effort to get even,
the Japanese, when released, sneaks into the for-
ward turret and disables the breech mechanism of
one of the big guns, his idea being that when next
the gun is discharged. Gray will probably be in-
jured or killed, and he will tlius get revenge.
Lieut. Ward learns of the Japanese's treaclerous
action, but as he has become convinced that Gray
has outdo'ie hiiu in Miss Morgan's favor, he keeps
the information to himself. One day Gray saves
Ward's life, as tlie result of an accident In which
Ward is thrown into the water. Gray going over-
Iward after him. Ward is carried to his stateroom
in an unconscious condition. In the meantime,
Clara and her father, with several other guests,
have come aboard the ship, and are being shown
around by Lieut. Gray and other officers. When
taken into the gun turret, she expresses great In-
terest In the mammoth guns and asks Lieut. Gray
to load and Ore one of the blank shells as a favor
to herself. This request Gray is obliged to re-
fuse, but Clara, who Is accostumed to having her
own way. appeals to the commanding officer of the
ship, who gives Gray the necessary authority to
oblige the .voung lady. Ward has recovered con-
si'ions'iess in Ills stateroom, and is told that Gra.v
has saved his life. He learns also that Miss
Morgan Is on hoard in the forward turret, with
Gray, and that tliey are about to fire the big gun.
Realizing that this will probably cause the death
of the entire party. Ward springs from his bed,
rushes up the companionway and down tlie deck
to the turret arriving just in time to prevent the
gun from being fired. Startled at Ward's manner.
Gray hastily examines the breech of the gun and
discovers what has been done, and accuses Ward of
being a party to the treacherous action. Ward
tliereupon confesses the accident of his guilt, and
at the intercession of Clara. Gray not only for-
gives his enemy, but promises him that what has
transpired shall ever remain a secret between tlie
three.
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OBJECT MATRIMONY (Jan. 1>,— Tom and
Nancy, both close to middle age, Insert matri-
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MAJESTIC.
WILL YOU MAKKY ME? (Dec. 31).— George at
UBt lias Mabels word to become engaged to him.
WLUe buying Boners for lier, George, notices out-
side the aorlsfs door a white glove, which had
l>een dropped by Mabel's cook. He picks It up
and gives It to a lady who thinks that he Is trying
'to flirt with her. She places him In the custody
of a policeman, who after hearing bis story, Uber-
* While" he Is at Mabel's home, one of her friends
Is announced, and proves to be none other than
the lady he met at the florist's. She felte Mabel
of George's behavior, whereupon Mabel promptly
returns his ring and orders him from the house.
He writes a note to Mabel telling her that he Is
going to marrv the first girl that accepts him.
Mabel writes that he Is at liberty to do whatever
.he likes. .,....,,»
He sallies forth and proposes right and left,
but is refused. At last. Mabel's cook coyly ac-
cepts him She rteurns to her mistress, who
recognizes the engagement ring. Explanations
follow, which brings out the fact that tlie glove
belonged to the cook, and that George's story
was true. Mabel and George are thus brought
(together again, are married and lived happily
ever after — maybe.
I THE CADDY'S DEEAM (Dec. 31).— Mr. Brown-
top and Miss Kclsomine go out to play golf. They
■engage Vndrew McTavish. a long, lean Scotchman,
Jas caddy, .\fter tieing the ball, Browntop hoists
It with a tremendous drive into the atmosphere.
Thev search and search, but still no ball. At
' length, wearied with the quest, they lie down in a
havstack to sleep. They wake 20 years later,
aged and forlorn, but still pursue the search
- through all sorts of places.
The caddv, feeling the need of a wee drap, has
sneaked off under a tree and fallen asleep. Mr.
Browntop Indignantly awakens him, telling him
that he has searched half an hour and found no
•ball. The caddy wakes tip. looks around wonder-
ingly. and as lie understands the circumstances,
chuckles to himself, saying, "Men, but it was a
funny dream."
REX.
AN UNWELCOME SANTA CLAUS (Dec. 28).—
Mrs. Burton decides to spend Christmas with her
family, and Mr. Burton is all alone. Mr. Burton
Is a New York clubman, and you know what that
mean«. He selects the clioicest lot of the four
thousand and eighty chorus girlies and general
scandal manufacturers that he knows, and just
enough of his male friends to still have the girls
know he is present and arranges to beat old
Parent Time to it and celebrate New Year's Eve
a week in advance. He gets the butler to Imper-
sonate Mr. Clau-s.
Mrs. Burton misses the train and comes home.
Slie enters the house: The butler confesses, and
Is forthwith assigned a new and less strenuous
role — to play part of the wallpaper In the back-
ground. Mrs. Burton dons the Santa Claus cos-
tume, anrl there never was a more cheerless
Santa since he first got the job. Instead of the
costly gifts Mr. Burton had intended for his
guests. Mrs. Burton substitutes old shoes, old
corsets, and items of the same gender, and after
■ the Irate and insulted guests fall upon the stunned
. Burton to do a few stunning stunts on their own
account. Mrs. Burton uncovers the Santa clothes
and reveals — the true situation. Confronted with
the awful reality, Mr. Burton gives an infant gasp.
and ills heart migrates to his thorax. Suffice it to
say that Burton saw- more than the Star of Beth-
lehem that night, but of the dire happenings and
dismal details, let no cruel chronicle be made.
POWERS.
LIFE'S SUPKEMX TREASURE (Jan. 2).— To
each of us life holds some one supreme Joy-
something In the light of which all the other
pleasures of existence dwindle Into Insignificance.
• In tlie case of Mrs. James Mclntyre. her domestic
■' happiness and her home are her all — and his, too.
So one c-an Imagine how happy she Is when her
. husband Is chosen to run for Mayor of their
! native city. .\nd even more so when, after an ex-
• citing caiiipalgn, he Is elected to that high ofRce.
i .\11 goes well until It Is found that his time Is
'severely taxed — so much s<i. in fact, that he is
I almost a stranger to home and wife. Also, the
' political life has won hlni enemies, the kind any
' honest official would Incur, so that when his term
I If up he Is facing a crisis. He has refused to
, <Vi tlw> I'li'i'lni: of t" e unsminulous bosses, and
•' itow the verv men who endorsed him have arrayed
their powerful political machine to defeat blm.
The campaign Is a hotly-contested one. He
fights hard with his personal record as bis para-
mount issue, but In present-day politics that is a
weak weajHin, and the well -organized machinery
of tlie professional ixilltlcian overwhelms him at
the polls.
Then the great light dawns on him — that the
patient neglected little wife at home, the cozy
little apartment and the delightful rest of the
evening hours — with her — those are the real pleas-
ures and treasures of life, which only God's own
political machine can defeat.
WITH THE TIDE (Jan. 6). — Notwithstanding
tlie terrible grip of old Neptune, here and there
a man with a strong guiding star will cheat him,
as did Peter Wall, whose parents had long since
mourned him as dead. Urged on In erring ways
by the irresponsible hallucinations of youth, he
had betrayed his business trust, and bis loving
ones at home, forgiving him for their disgrace,
had written him often to come back. But mean-
while the wanderlust had seized him and the great
call of the water with It. And though those "that
go down to the sea In ships" oft feel the grip
of the watery grave, it is doubtful If any have
the experience that befell Peter. The settling
hulk of the wrecked vessel is washed by the heavy
tide, forcing him higher and higher, until at last
all that holds him to this world is the rope by
which he is lashed to the top-mast. But Provi-
dence Intervenes and the wandered returns.
COMET.
SIMPLE LIVES (Jan. 1). — Jewel Mason is an In-
veterate reader of cheap novels. It has fired her
with numerous false Ideals and she longs for the
big city where she believes her Ideals exist; so
she hies herself to New York and secures a posi-
tion as waitress in a large lunch room. Her first
customer Is William Carleton. a young artist, who
asks her to pose for him. She comes to his studio
and Is so successful that she is regularly em-
ployed. Jewel has a sweetheart in the country
named Raymond. Raymond imagines that he is
cut out to be a painter and comes to the city
to have his ambitions realized. He visits various
artists and by a singular coincidence calls on
Carleton. Jewel has just finished posing and Is
behind the screen dressing for the street. Ray-
mond shows Carleton a sample of his work, which
the latter condemns forthwith. He tells Raymond
to immediately give up the idea of becoming an
artist as he does not possess any talent and that
further attention to the profession would be a
waste of time. When Jewel hears this she steps
out from behind the screen and confronts Carle-
ton. She is taken aback by his heartlessness and
decides that the best place for herself and sweet-
heart is back in the country amid the flowers and
fields and far from the glamours of the city. They
depart together and when last seen are strolliifg
arm and arm on the road, agreeing that the
simple life is the best after all.
TEMPERAMENTS (Jan. 5).— Hans Mahler, a
musician of great talent, comes into the life of
Xfrs. Hahn. a rich widow. She learns to love him
through his wonderful playing on the violin. Hans
lives next door and the widow spends most of her
time listening to the strains of his wonderful
melodies. Mrs. Hahn has a daughter. Gretchen.
Gretchen is blind, but just the same her soul
longs for music and she also finds infinite pleasure
In listening to Hans. Unconscious of each other
both fall In love with Hans and both elect to
win him. But Gretchen cannot see. so she asks
her motlier what he is like. The widow naturally
tells her that he is very ugly and Gretchen is
inclined to believe her. Despite this she keeps on
loving him. The girl is having her eyes treated
and her sight is eventually restored. Then for
the first time she catches a glimpse of the world
and Hans. What a transformation? What a dis-
illusionment? Hans is not ugly. On the other hand
lie is handsome, and so manly. When she realizes
that her mother has lied to her she reproaches her
for lier perfidy and there is a good-sized row In
the family. The pair meet Hans and there is a
struggle between the two women to win him. He
repudiates them both and leaves the house. Hans
has found his ideal and she is little Martha, the
maid, who Is employed In his humble abode. She.
too, has been enraptured by his playing and when
lie confesses his affection Martha is only too glad
to accept him. To add insult to injury Hans then
sends a curt note to Mrs. Hahn and her daughter,
apprising tliem'of' the fact and when they learn
that their hero Is to tie married to the maid their
feelings are better Imagined than described.
ECLAIR.
A HEART BOWED DOWN (Dec. 21).— The boy
was in love with a girl of the middle class. His
father, having aspirations for the future of his
son turned the boy away In anger when he found
love's chain could not be broken. Tears pass and
the old man begins to realize his error of judg-
ment. Old ace finds him alone.
Little children often played near where he sat
in the park, but he never noticed them until one
day a little girl, accidentally fell, awakening him
from his brooding by a piercing scream. Hurrying
to her side, the old man found the child in great
pain, •""cnderlv he lifted the child and carried her
iio'-i'. guided by the little one's sister.
That the mother of the children should prove the
wife of his boy, now dead. Is part of the story
that every one In Edgewater knew at the time.
That she should deny him forgiveness proved an-
other blow.
The injured child recovered quickly. Her heart
was touched by the old man's sorrow and she went
to look for him. Can't you guess what happeited
after that?
A SILENT CALL (Dec. 28). — Overpowered and
deprived of her valuables, a young girl Is bound
and left helpless under the seat of the vehicle
where she Is able to release one of her hands only
after a family of travelers have seated themselves
therein and are happily enjoying their lunch.
The hand appearing so suddenly in their midst,
apparently from nowhere, naturally startled the
occupants, but they were more than eager to as-
sist the poor girl when they found she was a help-
less prisoner in their midst.
LITTLE ■WILLIE'S CUKE FOR UNCLE (Dec.
28). — Uncle was nervous and Willie, little shaver
though he was, very wisely decided on a method of
treatment. He selected NOISE!
Well sir, you never saw such a mess in your life
when that rascal finished bis task. Was he pun-
ished b.v his father? Oh. no. Uncle interfered and
saved the child a well deserved spanking.
(See also page llOO.)
IMP.
BROKE (Dec. 30). — Poor old Timothy finds him-
self In his hotel unable to pay his bill. Vulgarly
speaking, he Is broke. He tries to beat It, but Is
prevented. In siieer desperation he evolves a
bright, bold scheme for ending his troubles.
He writes himself a letter (in a feigned name)
appointing himself manager of a restaurant. Show-
ing this document to the servants he obtains money
from them on the promise of giving them good
IKisitlons.
Timothy's ingenuity is only commencing. He In-
vites them all to a jolly good dinner and while
they are enjoying it he returns to his room, se-
cures his grip and escapes. He Is pursued, of
course, by the deluded servants, but triumphantly
vanishes in a fast automobile. (Copyrighted, 1911,
by Imp Films Co.)
A LESSON TO HUSBANDS (Dec. 30).— Jack
Armstrong's affections for his wife have cooled of
late. One morning he leaves bome in no particu-
lar good humor with things in general. While he
Is In this mood Mrs. Aubrey calls upon him at bis
office. She is a charming woman and Jack is
easily influenced by her. She wants him to grant
her a little favor which he does. He cashes a
check for the lady, and he is so charmed by her
that he Improves upon the acquaintance. He es-
corts her home, on the way giving her another
check for a new hat. They part. Jack Armstrong
goes home elated with his success in making a
conquest of a pretty woman. Of course, in his
new found happiness he shows indifference towards
his wife, and the domestic atmosphere Is there-
fore cool. But at the dinner table Jack .\rmstrong
takes up a paper and reads a graphic account of
the doings of a woman who is victimizing business
men by persuading them to cash worthless checks.
This bring him to his senses; he Is a good fellow
at heart and realizing how badly he has behaved
towards his wife resolves to have nothing more to
do with Mrs. Aubre.v and takes every pains to
reinstate himself in the good graces of his unsus-
pecting wife. (Copyrighted, 1911, by Imp Films
Co.)
HIS NEW WIFE (Jan. 1). — Ebenezer Sage after a
.vear of widowerhood decides to mary again. When
the lady of his choice arrives In Eben's home town
she Is received with acclamation b.v Eben's fellow
townsmen: but she has barely established herself
in her new home before she evinces signs of bo-
liemlanrsra. She is musical and she likes cider not
wisel.v, but too well, so well indeed that she suc-
cumbs to the influence of It.
Eben's straight-laced neighbors are somewhat
scandalized b.v the lady's free and easy manners.
Eben himself finds It hard to tolerate them. How-
ever, in the long run the wife is cured of her pro-
pensity for elder and peace reigns in Eben's home.
(Copyrighted, 1911, by Imp Films Co.)
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tist, both Germans, who are inseparable com-
panions. The old man receives a letter from t^
life-time friend in the Fatherland telling him be Is
sending him his baby and to take care of her. A
child In the household Is not desired, but the friends
go to the depot to meet her. They are surprised
to find her a handsome and buxom .voung German
woman, lovable and sweet of disposition. The
friends are again In a quandary, hut they make a
place for her. They believe the Intrusion will In-
terfere with their household comfort, and are
111 at ease. The artist finally solves the difficulty
by making love to the girl, and the old man Is
disconsolate, for he thinks he will lose them both.
He finally conceives a plan and makes preparations
to enlarge the house to accommodate the two
families and "the trinity" is complete.
THANHOUSER.
THE PASSING (Jan. 2).— The husband had a
loving wife and a cliild of whom he was fond. But
he saw very little of them, social engagements
taking up most of his time, while the two were
left to live their lives together.
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Thi'ii riuiihliig SOI T<jn' rame Into tbe wife's life.
Her cblld sickened and died, as sUe sat at his
liedkldir, lioiiilessly iryine to aid Ulm. Tbe hosband
wiih imt there at tbe time. UaTlog spent the eTen-
luK nltli Bume friends outside, only retarnlng with
tliem at a late hour.
The wife, alone In the world, although not a
widow, passed a life of misery. The husband
easily rerovcred from his grief, which was short-
lived, and they were farther apart than ever.
Then happiness re-entered the wife's life. The
vision of her son appeared to her. He shrank from
the uiournliiK she wore, and to please him she ar-
rayed herself In Kanueuts like those she wore
when he was alive. And the happy hours of her
life were those passed with him.
As the years passed, the child from the spirit
world grew up, or so it seemed to her. and the
mother grew old with him. She watched him pro-
gress as a child, until Anally he became a young
man, but no one else ever saw him. And tbe wo-
man Jealously guarded her secret.
When the time came for her to pass to the
oilier world, her husband was at her side, but not
In her thoughts. Slie stretched out her arms, but
they were not for him. Her dying remarks were
addressed to her child in the otlier world, and
she thankfully welcomed tbe chance to Join him
there, where they could never be parted.
The liusband grieved when his wife died, but
he never dreamed for one moment that they had
been separated for many years, and that her life
had been piissed, not with him, but in the spirit
land.
A COLUMBUS DAT CONSFIBACY (Jan. 5).—
.Vn ItaliHii nobleman, famed for bis family and
wealth, is among those invited to attend the Co-
lumbus day celebration In New York. A bright
young girl reporter is assigned by one of tlie news-
papers, to learn from the count what be thinks of
the city and Its Inhabitants. She calls at his hotel,
and Is graciously received. Her visit Is paid very
shortly after the nobleman arrives, and while they
are talking, one of the hotel porters enters with a
trunk belonging to the count. When he sees the
owner, he drops it with agitation, and there Is
mutnal recognition.
The reporter learns that the porter was formerly
a servant of the count In Italy, but had been dis-
charged for dlshonest.v. She is suspicions of the
man. and is convinced that he means to harm
his former employer; she warns the count, but be
laughs at lier fears.
When the porter is discharged, she follows him
from the hotel. She sees him enter an Italian
restaurant in the poorer section of the city.
Disguised as an Italian dancing girl, she enters
the place, and finds the former porter, slightly
intoxicated and in a garrulous mood. He gladly
tells her his troubles, and boastfully declares that
he will get even. He means to blow up the count
with a bomb while he is seated on the grand
stand during the parade, and Is indifferent as to
whetlier any otler persons are injured or not.
She goes to police headquarters and tells her
story. The girl is stationed on the roof of a low
building near the grand stand. It lias been ar-
ranged that when sl'e locates the man she will
give a signal, and indicate the criminal.
Her efforts arc crowned with sncce.'s. The '-alf
crazy foreigner is neatly captured, and taken
away by the police. Later they bring him before
the count for idfentification. and the story of the
cirl's heroism conies out. and tiie count and his
friends rehllze 'wl-at sh? has done for them.
The count takes from his coat a decoration that
lias been awarded him by his king for bravery,
and pins it on the girl's breast. The others ap-
plaud and drink the young woman's bealtii. And
the girl? Well, she has a "dandy story" to tell
the crowd in the "city room" when she returns
to her office. 1
NESTOR.
THE BEST MAN WINS (Dec. 25).— Gordon, the
foreman of Basseit's fifty-acre farm, is in love
with Dottle Bassett. Tbe girl, however, falls to
reciprocate. Tlie big farm has to be ploughed,
and Bassett urges his daughter to smile on Gordon's
suit. Dottle, however, falls to see things through
her papa's glasses.
.\ barn dance is about to be held: It Is the event
of the year. All the boys flgbt for the privilege
of taking Miss Bassett to the dance. She decides
to give every one an equal chance, and incidentally
have the farm ploughed. The man who wins tbe
ploughing shall take her to the dance. This makes
Gordon happy, so sure Is he of victory.
Harold, a young man from the Agrlcnltural De-
partment, at Washington, makes bis appearance
and Is promptly smitten by Dottle's charms. This
time the girl does not fail to reciprocate.
While going to town, the horse takes fright and
runs away. Gordon Jumps out of the carriage.
leaving Dottle at the mercy of the maddened ani-
mal. Harold dashes to the rescue and saves the
girl in the nick of time. Papa Bassett is still ob-
durate and favors Gordon.
The ploughing bee proves both amusing and ex-
citing. Tbe race flnall.v lies between Gordon and
Harold: it is stubbornly contested to the flnish,
but Cupid Is with Harold, who is acclaimed the
best man. He has won fairly and claims the prlie.
Al the barn dance the climax is reached, and
Harold gains the old farmer's consent to the mar-
riage of his daughter. Gordon acknowledges de-
feat and steals away from the lovers, who are
happy in each other's arms.
A WESTEHN GIBL'S LOVE (Dec. 27).— Kor her
daughter Kdna, to refuse wealthy Godfrey Ainslee,
and accept a ixKir I'tiuy Express rider like Ned
Hayden, appeared to Mrs. Nolan, to be tbe height
of folly.
Firmly determined to marry the girl at any
price. Godfrey, accompanied by Bert Hill, galloped
after the Pony Express rider, overtaking and at-
tacking Ned as he reached the most dangerous part
of the road. Tlien followed a hand to hand con-
flict between tbe two men, ending in Ned being
forced over the edge of tbe cliff.
Ab Pete, the half-breed, to whom Bert had readily
disposed of Ned's horse, rode past the scene of tbe
struggle, he spied the young man's hat, and going
to tlie edge of the cliff, was astonished to behold
its owner, wiiose fall bad been broken by the ledge
below, holding his head and staring around In a
bewildered condition. Hurrying down on tbe other
side, he helped Ned to mount bis horse, then taking
the wounded man to bis cabin, Pete offered tbe
Pony Express rider what bumble hospitality lay In
his power.
Here, physically recovered, but with memory
gone, Ned remained for two montiis, and the time
might have run into two years, had not Sheriff
Nolan and his men recognized Ned's horse, followed
his tracks, and discovered their lost friend in
Pete's cabin, from whence he hurried them to
.Nolan Hotel, where tlie sight of Edna and Godfrey
I who liad spread the report that Ned had been
seen in another part of the country), completely
restored his memory, enabling him to give a full
account of Godfrey's treachery, to the horror of
foolish Mrs. Nolan, who at that moment had the
minister ready to make her daughter Mrs. Ainslee.
Without loss of words. Sheriff Nolan hustled
Godfrey off to prison, while Ned, greatly to tbe
satisfaction of all present, quietly took bis place as
tbe bridegroom.
MUTT & JEFF BREAK INTO SOCIETT (Dec.
30). — Mutt and Jeff decide to go to work. Auto-
mobile driving seems to appeal to their roving dis-
positions. Mutt and Jeff accordingly take auto-
mobile lessons. The former successfully passes
the examination and poor Jeff is told to "try
again."
The lanky chauffeur answers an advertisement
and makes a decided hit with Banker Russell and
his family.
Mutt appears to have settled the ticklish prob-
lem of making a living by becoming chauffeur for
-Mr. Russell. With little Jeff, things are quite
different. He roams about the streets in an aim-
less fashion.
THEIR ATTERHOON OFF (Dec. 30).— Jack Is
off and so is Mary. Both being off. they go for a
stroll. Jack and Mary have never met. They
meet now at the fountain. Jack is kind and Mary
promises to see him on her return from abroad.
Next morning Mary Is told by ber mistress that
a new milkman U coming. Tbe milkman is John.
Jack and Mary decide to deceive each other 00
more.
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Helen Russell, who owns autos of every descrip-
tion, is a good pedestrian. She takes a ramble in
tbe park and for a moment rests upon a bench.
When she leaves, slie forgets her well-filled purse.
Jeff, still wandering, finds it. The young lady's
visiting card leads Jeff to her palatial home, where
lie is received with Joy. Helen takes him for
a spin in her auto, with Mutt doing tbe "wheel-
ing." Fifty miles from tbe city limits, the snort-
ing thing stops and Mutt makes a tour of In-
vestigation. When under the auto, Jeff decides to
take tbe wheel in bis own bands. He does and the
"Yellow Dash" zig-zags away, leaving Mutt be-
hind.
Helen and Jeff reach home safe and happy. Mutt
manages to reach a pole bearing the legend, "Ten
miles to the city limits." and collapses.
AMERICAN.
A MIDWINTER TRIP TO L06 ANGELES (Jan,
1). — Marengo Avenue in Pasadena, is first on the
canvas. Its over-arcliing pepper trees make a
sight not equalled elsewhere in America. West-
moreland Place. Pasadena, Is followed by a view
of the famous Busch gardens, property of the
wealthy St. Louis brewer. Then follows delight-
ful glimpses of the ascent of Mt. Lowe. This
Journey takes In the longest curving trestle In the
United States, the "Gate Above the Clouds." and
finally we reach tbe top of Mt. Lowe, 6.100 feet
alx^ive tbe level of the sea and 2.000 feet higher
than Lick Observatory.
The world-famous Cawston ostrich farm is next
wliere we see the visitors feeding Mr. and Mrs. Taft.
largest ostriches in the world, with oranges. Also,
the California alligator farm, with Its l,Oi^i alligators
of varying years and sizes. We see Okeecliohee.
500 years old and over 16 feet In length.
Then we are taken to the famous California
oil well, where we note with amazement that oil
is being pumped even in the front yards of resi-
dences. Historic San Gabriel Mission Is next. We
observe that magnificent home of Paul de Longpre,
-America's most famous flower painter. Then fer
the Los Angeles pigeon farm, where 500.00<» white
pigeons make a fairy snow storm as we stroll
through the yard.
THE MISAD'TENTURES OF A CLAIM AGENT
(Jan. 4). — When Jack Nelvell found the evidem^e
of pay dirt while prospecting he decided at once
to purchase tbe claim lease from the owner. He
called at the office of the landman and by turn-
ing over his savings obtained tbe leases from
the owner. Jack pitched bis camp on bis claim
and started work. He soon made a respectable
showing. It happened that Dad Curtis, tbe land
owner, was also enamoured of Williams and be
called to pay his respects and urge her to become
Mrs. Curtis, on the morning that Jack struck a
pay streak. In his excitement Jack hurried to
Tess's home to tell her of bis success and inci-
dentally hers if she so willed. Tess so willed —
and poor old Dad returned home to cook a scheme
to neutralize Jack's success. He payed a visit
to Jack's camp and secured the lease that the young
lirospector had carelessly left, and employed a
bunch of squatters to work the claim for him.
When Jack returned from bis successful wooing,
be was ordered off his claim by the squatters un-
less he could show his lease, and as it was rest-
ing in the inside pocket of Dad Curtis, poor Jack
was compelled to return to Tess empty-handed.
Tess did some rapid thinking and then some rapid
work. She called on Dad Curtis, not convention-
ally, hut through the window incog, and requested
the return of the lease at the point of a gun.
She notified the sheriff and by her efforts the claim
was promptly restored to Jack, and Tess then
;igreed to fight his battle for him for the rest
of bis life.
BRONCHO BUSTING FOR FLYING "A" PIC-
TURES (Jan. 4). — .Showing. Hiney Snow, the cham-
pion broncho buster of the Stare of California, and
a Flying "A" cowboy, breaking an outlaw horse for
use in Flying "A" pictures. Full of excitement
from the moment the saddle touches the back of
the wild horse, until Mr. Snow has conquered the
vicious animal.
RELIANCE.
BROTHERLY LO'VE (Dec. 27). — John Ford and
Charles Winters are such close friends that their
acquaintances call them "the brothers." John
fails in love with Marjorie. who is Jealovis of his
.iffection for Charles, though she hides her re-
sentment. After the marriage John insists on
Charles coming to live with them, and Marjorie
finds herself neglected for the chum. Her anger
is aroused when Charles becomes shiftless and Im-
poses on John's hospitality, making him believe he
is ill when in reality he Is only lazy. After John
has gone to bis work Charles tries to make love
to Marjorie, who orders him to leave tbe botise.
He goes to a nearby saloon and spends the money
John has given bim for liquor. He writes a note
to Marjorie asking her to meet bim. and fearing
to tell her husband, Marjorie tells him he must
choose between ber and his chnm. A bitter quarrel
arises, and Marjorie leaves tbe bouse. John finds
the note Charles wrote in a book where Marjorie
had hidden it. and a realization of the situation
kindles his wrath to the boiling point. Charles,
coming in at that moment, is given the benefit of
it, and a terrific flgbt takes place in which the
room and furniture Is demolished and the door
burst open. Terror-stricken. Majorie watches the
combat, and after Cbarles had received a good beat-
ing and been kicked out of the house. John takes
his wife In lils arms and is forgiven.
THE BIRTHMARK (Dec. 30). — Destitute, tbe
grief-stricken man decides to go West to build
up a fortune. Bis little babe in arms be leaves
on the door-step of a mansion. The child has a
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birtU-uiaik on il> ;iriu. A tliief picks it up fnmi
the door-step and takes it lioiiie, and liis childless
wife adopts it. Tlie girl is made to follow the
vocation of its foster parents, and grows to wouiau-
iiood. She meets a wealth.v young man and the
two fall in love. Her father has a "job" on and
Insists that she go with him. Reluctantly she
•does so.> but tells him it is the la.st time. The
"job" happens to Vie the rooms of the girl's
lover, and slie compels tlie crook to leave without
touching anything. Slie is prevented from follow-
ing by the young man's entrance. He mistakes
■nby she is there, tut when he seeks to take ad-
vantage of it she repulses him, and, ashamed,
he apologizes. Slie refuses to tell him why she is
.there, and he, having faith In her, does not insist
upon further e.\plauations. He calls at her home
after that and asks her to be his wife, and she
refuses, though admitting her love. The thief
seeks to take advantage of the rich young man by
blackmailing him. and in a heated quarrel she di.s-
covers that he is not her fatlier and runs away.
■Starving and destitute she falls into tlie tempta-
tions of one more theft, and it proves to be the
home of her father, wlio has grown rich and has
been futilely searching for liis daughter. After
entering she has a revulsion of feeliug, and decides
to depart without taking anything, but her fatlier
discovers her. He disarms her and gets part of her-
story, despite the *olibing that overwhelms lier.
Instinctively feeliug that it Is his eliild. he seizes
her in his arm and roughly tears the dress from
her shoulder, disclosing tlie birth-mark. After the
reunion slie is seen very happy in her father's
love, and joyful in the knowlcilgo that she can
wltli a clear conscience many the young man who
has returned to her side.
BISON.
THE RUN ON THE BANK (Dec, 26),— After
serving five years in the penitentiary for forgery,
Jim goes into the world resolved to live honestly
in the future. Few liusiness men care to harbor
an ex-convict, however, and he is almost driven
back to crime by the rebuffs he receives. Penni-
less, disheartened and shabby, he rides the bumpers
of a freight to a Western town and i.s given em-
ployment through the Intervention of the pretty
daughter of a ranchman. Several months elapse,
and by hard work Jim is promoted to the position
ot foreman. The boss goes away and directs Jim
to deliver a check to a nelghlxirlng ranchman as
commission on a cattle sale. The neighbor refuses
to accept the check, stating there is a run on
the bank. Jim verifies this, and gallops home, and
finds from the account and check books that the
lioss has nearly $10.000 — his entire fortune — in
the tottering Institution. A wild idea seizes him,
and a tremendous conflict of emotion is depicted,
Includng a dissolving scene of .Tim In convict's
garb, manacled in his cell. The sight of the
tearful girl whom he loves decides him, and he
forges a check for the entire amount of the de-
posit. By hard riding, he gets to the bank at
five minutes to three. Tlie mad mob, fighting for
profcrencp. tries to keep him out but he tears
through tliem with the fury of a maniac, gels to
, the paying teller's window, forces payment of the
check and goes to the ranch, where he secrets
the money ou the mantel. With breaking heart be
writes a farewell Icllei: to the rancliman, telling
li'lm the story uud that he must know no one bat
an expert forger could have turned the trick. A
pathetic sceue lakes place as the rancher returns,
believing himself bankrupt, and is met by bis
daughter. The film closes with a magnificent
scenic view at break of day sliowlug clearly the
rising sun Illuminating the sparkling water and
castings its warm rays upon Jim's bent figure as
he moodily plods along seeking a place of abode
to which the curse of bis past career will not
follow.
GETTING HIS MAN (Dec. 29).— Dodging in and
out the massive rocks, with pistols blazing leaden
messengers of death at every opportunity, the
relentless sherilT pursues his nmu. With spurs
plunged into the horse, the man thunders down
tlie mountain trail. A sharp turn in the road
causes the noble steed to brace its strained limbs.
Too late I The rider Is dung from the saddle, and
liorse and man tumble down the steep mountain-
side.
Staggering from the bank, the wounded cashier
fires his pistol. From the neighboring bouses men
and women, rudely disturbed from tlieir slumbers,
come forth. 'llie story is quickly told, and the
sherill's posse starts In pursuit of the daring man
who has Tanisbcd with the funds of the bank.
The sheriff gets the man and the money, loses
the money at faro, and the bandit gives up bis
lite getting it back for the sheriff. In the end
the sheriff has the monc.v and the man.
GREAT NORTHERN.
A REALISTIC MAKE-UP (Dec. 30).— .Mr. Boig,
an acliir. has lo study for the part ot a burglar
til a new drama. Whilst engaged in making up, his
apartmeuts are invaded by a genuine burglar. The
latter is of small stature, while Boig is of huge
proportions, yet the burglar ties Boig's hands be-
hind him, eats bis dinner, drinks bis wine and
annexes his clothes, afterwards reposing on his bed.
Boig manages lo use the telephone and summons
the iioliie, but on their arrival, the burglar assures
tlieni that Boig is the one they want, and he is
lead captive away. In tlie street, however, he con-
vinces the custodians of law and order that he is
tlie tenant of the preniLses. and eventually the
tables are turned on the real burglar. Boig, how-
ever, is generous and buys him off as recompense
for the service rendered lilm in showing him what
a real burglar should be like.
SEA AND LANDSCAPES, DENMARK (Dec, 30).
— .V chariiiing sulectiou ot views of scenes by sea
and land. Most remarkable are the series of wave
pictures, which show what great strides have been
made in presenting the restless ocean on the
kineinatograpb. Views of yachts in full sail, of
cliffs, ami inland hills and valleys are included,
and ftnall.v is given a jiicture of an aeroplane and
sunset.
REPUBLIC.
IN THE DAYS OF THE SIX NATIONS (Jan.
7). — Kscorted by a lieutenant ot the army, the
two daughters of the Major have no fear as tbey
make a long journey across a countr.v swarmed
with war-maddened Indians and quite a large
number of renegades.
Several of the Indians appoint one ot their
number to act as escort for the part.v and betray
them into their hands at the first opportunity. The
treaclierous Indian guide leads the party astray
in the woods and, but for the fortunate appear-
ance of a famous trapper, the sisters would un-
doubtedly have become captives ot the ludians.
The trapper's siirewdness for a time overcomes the
craftiness of the redmen, but the odds prove too
great against him and in order to save the
daughters of the -Major and their escort, be leaps
into the raging torrent below tlie cave where the
party have sought refuge, and begins a dangerous
trip to the fort to seek aid. The party is cap-
tured by the Indians in spite of the brave fight
made b.v the Lieutenant and bound hand and foot
they are brought to the Indian village. Indian
runners are sent forth to notify the chiefs that
a special council is to be held, and soon the
famous council of the six nations is in session.
The Lieutenant is ooudemned to the stake and
after a war dance preparations are made to exe-
cute the order, wlieii Providence, in the shape of
a body ot mounted militia, led by tlie trapper,
interferes with the plans, and the Indians, In their
eagerness to escape from the merciless fire of
tlie army men, forget all about their victims,
who are rescued and are safely escorted to their
destination.
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A TRAGIC JOKE (Dec. 19).— When Fred Perry
made up is mind to follow the uncertain life of a
detective, little did he think bis first case would
Involve the girl of bis choice. Fate must have de-
creed that the old broker's double life be exposed
b.v no less a person than his prospective son-in-law.
.\t any rate, a desperate gang ot counterfeiters
wore run to earth and turned over to the law. Tb<j
leader escaped. Fred IVrry. acting on Information
presumably furnished in a mysterious letter b.v a
disgruiilled member of the gang, Init In reality
written In the spirit of, fun by his chum, actually
discovered the false coiners' den. Here be found a
clue to the identity of the chief through a cigar
case Identical witb one be bad seen presented to
the father of bis Intended bride by the girl herself.
Imagine Fred Berry's condition of mind alwut
this time. Here be was facing a duty be dreaded
to perform. Just how Providence Intervened to
make bis task easier the picture itself must telL
THE WRONG BOTTLE (Dec. 26).— Just pic-
ture, if you can, a young man bidding bis be-
trothed good-by as he goes away to begin his
struggle with the world In bis honest effort to
provide a borne before marriage.
That be became a drug clerk, eventually, la
neither here nor there. Just tbe same, another
man came into tbe life of the little girl back
home; a man of affluence, whose wealth contrasted
strongly with the meagre Income ot tbe far-away
drug clerk.
That his life of dissipation made bers one of
sorrow and shame after their marriage every one
knows and her surprise was felt when he died sud-
denly of heart failure in a gambling den after
losing his all. Then poverty came to the wife and
she sought v»ork, and found It, In a factory. The
grind was too much for ber delicate system. One
day they carried ber borne and the doctor came.
To the druggist ran ber child with a prescription.
Not a moment should be lost. The young clerk
bad prospered, for he now owned a business. Real-
izing from the actions of tbe child that life or
death depended on bim, tbe druggist hurriedly
grasped a tx>ttle and filled tbe prescrlpitlon. Tbe
wrong iKittle! "God! what have I done?" The
policeman could not say where the child had gone.
.V few moments' search seemed ages, but the bouse
was finally located. The child approaches her
stricken mother with a spoonful ot liquid from
the bottle. .\ sharp, nervous knock at tbe door.
Tbe child stumbles and falls as an excited man
rushes into tbe room.
There is little more to tell here. We leave
the picture to unfold the best part of the story.
(See alro page 1096.)
AMBROSIO.
THE -WAR IN TRIPOLI (Dec. 20).— This film
shows actual scenes of Turkish spies and Arab
traitors escorted to be shot; Italian warships In
Tripoli Harbor; troops crossing tbe market place;
sailors behind the trenches; the day before tbe
battle of Sidi-Messri; the 11 tb and 84th Regiments
in action; the Hamidje Fort after tmmbardment ;
tlie mess at the outposts; Bed Cross Hospital;
officers on guard; an oasis camp.
TWEEDLEDUM MARRIES AN AMERICAN
GIRL (Dec. 20). — An amusing comedy, in which
Tweedledum weds an athletic .\merican girl who
routs bim out ot bed at unearthly hours to take a
shower bath, and wears bim out with strenuous
athletics. She takes him riding and motoring, and
poor Tweedledum is burled through a brick wall.
In the end. however, he concludes that bis wife is
worth all the trouble he has gone through.
CHAMPION.
THE BLOOD OF THE POOR (Jan. 1).— We see
the young girl in her fathers tailor shop, sharing
the meagre morsels of bread with her little
brothers and sisters; and the old father, toiling
on the bench, striving to earn a scanty subsistence.
The constable serves notice on him to pay his
rent or get out on the morrow. Outside the shop
the poor man's daughter is sweeping when an
automobile happens to pass by. carrying no other
than the owner of the house. Tbe danghter of
tbe rich man is so impressed witb the l)eatity of
the poor girl that she says to her father she
would like to emplo.v the girl as ber maid. By
his daughter working for the rich man the rent
is paid.
While working at tbe rich man's house, the poor
girl falls victim to the wiles of the son of tbe
millionaire "and In making appeals to her mistress
to have justice done her for the heinous crime she
is driven out ot the house.
Meanwhile the poor tailor Is working hard on a
dress suit to be worn at a reception by tbe rich
man's son. The job is finished and the tailor
e.\pires. Another tailor, accompanied by tbe rich
.vouth, appears at the squalid tailoring shop for
tbe suit. Tbe young scion Is startled by the girl
he has ruined and offers her mone.v. She refuses
and he betakes himself to the grand reception,
leaving misery behind him.
THE KID OF ROARING CAMP (Jan. 3) First
and foremost. John Carrol betakes himself to the
Western wilds for the sake of his wife's health.
Carrol Is a miner, and we do not see that he has
a cinch of the good things of life. But yet he is
happy with his wife and little one — and who could
not be happy with that youngster about.
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killed by an explosion. His wife soon saccnml>ed
to tbe shock and the little girl was left an
orphan.
Robert Page, a young miner, found the little
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girl and struck rich dirt In "Roaring Camp."
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would get a good education. It is needless to say
that in future years "The Kid of Haat-ing Camp"
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WHEN MARIAN WAS LITTLE (Dec. 27).—
MBrlnnV linala'i Uoti, invites lioiiie "Itli lilm Lis
cliimi at rolli'KJ., Dk-k Morton. Little Marlon. Rob's
Blxtf'pn-yearK)ld sister, when she learns that ber
brotlit-r'g ohuui Is expected, decides on a plan by
wlilch slie may captivate him.
A part of her plan Is to "primp up" as a blR
girl." She sets long skirls, rats for her hair,
corsets and wncli other accessories which help to
emphasize foinlnhif charms.
Then .Marian begins to lay siege to Dick's un-
wary heart. She practices her alluring coquetries
on him with such telling effect that before long
Dick U entirely submerged. But he receives a Jolt
when he attempts to kiss her. She boxes his ears
B(H)d and proper. She shows him, as any big girl
would, how entirely improper are stolen kisses.
Years later when Marian lias blossomed out as a
young ladv of winsome personality and charm of
manner, she meets Dick again. This time his
compoliing and eloquent professions of undying
affection, he wins her consent to become his wife.
THE DIVIDED RING (Dec. 29).— Two children
are left orphans. They become a public charge
and are sent to an orphan asylum. When they
grow up and reach the age of 12. they are adopted
by two different families, and thus are separated.
iVefore thev are parted, they break in half a ring
which their mother had left them as a keepsake
and each pledge to wear the divided ring in a
chamois bag around their neck.
The little girl Is adopted by a wealtliy family
and Is reared in an environment of refinement and
culture. Tlie boy is adopted by a thoughtless and
Ill-tempered farmer, who treats him cruelly and
Imposes on him tiie labor which would naturaJly
revolve upon a much older man.
The boy revolts and makes a break for freedom. ■
The fanner intercepts all of the boy's mail and
withholds all of his letters from him. In tills way,
when tlie hoy's sister moves to another city, se ■
loses all trace of her.
The boy. after he runs away, gets free passage
on a freiglit train afid before long finds himself In
a small town. He~ falls in with a robber. The
robber treats him royally. One night, the robber
decides to rot) a dweiJing. He uses the boy as his
helper. The house whicli is being rol)bed is the
home of the iKiy's sister. She interrupts her
brother wliile he is in the act of rifling a desk.
He struggles with her and during the struggle she
tears from liis neck the half of the divided ring.
Brother and sister are then tirought together after
years of separation.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS (Dec. 31). — Widow
•Johnson is "up against" a hard struggle for ex-
istence. She and her little wide-eyed daughter are
followed by a relentless nemesis until the spirit of
Christmas, with Its jo.Tousness and good cheer
spreading over God's world, brings happiness into
her home.
The widow seeks work, hut luck being against
her, she does not secure a position. During her
wanderings she is falsely accused of theft by an
Irascible and insistent old miser, bnt with the aid
of a good-natured sergeant she escapes the in
dignity of false Imprisonment.
Her little daughter, like more little girls, wan-
ders off to see the big Cliristmas displays in the
sliop windows. While gazing with hungry and en-
vious eyes upon dolls and houses and toys, she
makes the acquaintance of a benevolent woman of
wealth. This woman is moved by the child's long-
ing glances, and so buys for ber a big French doll.
The plot is complicated by a dull-headed police-
man who arrests the child, but it all turns out
happily at the widow's humble home on Christ-
mas eve, for Santa Clans is tlie harbinger of hope
and love, besides material gifts.
LUX.
MAKING PIANOS (Dec, 29).— An Interesting in-
dustrial, describing the complicated processes in-
volved In the manufacture of pianos. The film
follows the course of construction from the very
beginning, and we do not leave the piano until it
Is ready for a tune.
CAUGHT BY CTNEMATOGHAPHy (Dec. 29).—
Whilst a company of actors are playing a drama
before the camera of a Cinematograph company, a
thief breaks into a farmhouse nearby. He beraks
open a cupboard and steals a large sum of money.
Hearing footsteps, he makes a hurried exit by
means of the window. The following scene, in
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Is snspected and arrested, Is cleverly conceived and
well carried out. The magistrate dealing with the
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film which they were taking. Upon seeing the
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of the house. Thus the all powerful cinemato-
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nocence of the setjvant and assisting Justice to
gain its end.
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Latlum — "Anniversary of Mother's Death" (Dr.) 920
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Exhibitors
Goshen, Ind, — The Lyric Motion Picture Theater
has been bought from William Evert by Hiram
F'oweli.
Washington, la J. O. Canfield, proprietor of
the Star Theater, has leased the American Theater
premises and will conduct his motion picture show
therein after November 11.
Newark, N. J. — The Broad Street Theater opened
under new management last Monday with a full
bill of moving pictures.
Atlantic City, N. J. — The Sea Shell Moving Pic-
ture Tlieater on the Boardwalk lias opened.
Nomdgewock, Me, — Howard Smiley has purchased
a moving picture show here.
Seattle, Wash, — A permit was issued to G, E.
Himscn for a moving picture theater to cost $3,200,
Cleveland, Ohio, — Contracts have been let for
a nuiving picture theater at Woodland Avenue and
East .31st Street. About $10,000 will be spent In
alterations of the building. The seating capacity
is to be 500.
Danvera, Mass, — Louis Brown, manager of the
old Berry Tavern, has let contracts for a moving
picture theater on the hotel land on High Street.
It will seat 500 people.
Wheeling, W, Va. — J. B. Cotts has purchased
J. W. Gamerdinzer's moving picture theater.
X.adysmith, Wis. — .\lterations and improvements
are being made in the Elite Theater by T. J.
Johnson, the proprietor.
Montezuma, Iowa. — Another motion picture the-
ater will he opened here by 3. Phippen.
Tipton, Iowa. — R. E. Kent will open a motion
picture theater here.
Washington, Iowa. — A moving picture theater
will be opened by Guy & .\rnold.
Des Moines, Iowa. — r. F. Mitchell will open a
moving picture theater in the Gordon Building.
Cleveland, Ohio, — .\ moving picture theater to
cost $5,000 is to be built by the R. & F. Company.
Asherille, N. C. — The Greenland Moving Picture
Theater is now open In the quarters formerly occu-
pied by Burton & Holt.
Chillicothe. 111. — N. W. McCJowan purchased a
moving picture theater here formerly belonging to
R. E. Lawrence.
Augusta, Me. — E. J. Kellar will operate a mov-
ing picture sliow in Water Street.
Pittsburg, Pa, — Tlie Consolidated Moving Picture
Company has bought the Geyer Opera House prop-
erty, at Scottdale. Pa., the Lyric Theater, at Cora-
opolls, the Star Family Theater, at Tarentum, and
the Arcade Building, at McKeesport. The prop-
erty will be constructed Into a high-class picture
house.
Matteawan, N, Y, — The Hippodrome has l)een
leased by George Cohen.
Guthrie Center, la. — Pared Mcl.uen will build a
moving picture theater here.
Freeport. Iowa. — .\ugust Bosson has bought the
Bijou Tlieater here.
Mason City, la. — P. E. and H. E. Johannsen will
build a motion picture theater In the Majestic
Theater.
Clinton, la. — The Bright Spot Motion Picture
Theater has been opened at 1008 South Fourth
Street by K. L. Rowland and Bruce Quick.
Beverly, N. J. — The Beverly Moving Picture
Show will hereafter be under the management of
Messrs. W. L. Marter and George W. Addis.
Marquette, Mich, — Manager Woodworth, of the
Grand Theater, has leased a store in the Vierling
Block and will conduct a moving picture theater.
Preston, Iowa. — A new moving picture theater li
about to be built liere by Milton Stamen.
Ilasco, Mo. — Peter SIrbu Is having plans made
for a moving picture theater.
St. Joseph, Mo. — A $20,000 moving picture and
raudevliie theater Is to be built here by the Saxe
Amusement Oimpany.
Merrill, Wis. — Another moving picture theater U
to he built here by Charles Staehle, proprietor of
the Cosmo and Cozy Theaters.
Gibbon, Minn, — Lndcke Bros, have opened their
new moving picture theater here.
Portland, Ore. — A motion picture theater is to
be opened in the new building being erected at
Peninsula Avenue and Lombard Street, by L.
Mcintosh.
Watertown, Wis. — Paul Bitz and H. Wener, of
Milwaukee, have purchased the Majestic Moving
Picture Theater here.
Wheeling, W, Va, — The new National Moving
Picture Theater will be opened in a short time.
Villisca. Iowa — ,T. M, Drury intends building a
moving picture tlieater here.
Rice Lake, Wis. — A moving picture theater will
be erected by J. M. Paul.
Ada, Minn. — A motion picture theater and vaude-
ville show is to Ije conducted here by Mrs. E. S.
Bryant and Thomas Qumme.
Biddeford. Me. — Plans are being made for a mo-
tion picture and vaudeville theater for F. X. Cote.
Chicago, 111. — A motion picture theater costing
fi.<K>(} Is to be built by Gottschalk 8c Kusel at
2801 Sheffield Avenue.
Shawnee, Okla. — The Folly Theater has been
purchased by H. E. Kyler.
Rock Island, III. — A motion picture theater la
to he erected here by Geo. Millhouse.
Dayton. Ohio. — The moving picture theater at
Third and William Streets has been purchased by
James Hamman from the former owners, Mesart.
Seely & Brabec.
Detroit, Mich, — A large moving picture theater
is to be built here in tlie near future by Hart Broa.
Rhinelander, Wis. — Messrs. Hanson & Taylor,
proprietors of tlie Grand Opera House and the Bljotl
Theater, have bought the Majestic Moving Picture
Theater.
Minneapolis, Minn. — A one-story brick moving
picture tlieater costing $4,000 will be built by
W. M. Koom. at 1347 Nicollet Avenue.
Tarentum, Pa. — The new Star Family Theater,
on Cerbet Street, which will present motion pic-
tures and vaudeville, has opened under the man-
agement of D. 0. Robinson, who has purchased a
considerable amount of stock In the enterprise.
Washington, D. C, — The Howard Theater, in T
Street, has reopened under the management of
Andrew Thomas, a colored man. Tills is said to
be the largest theater for colored people in the
country.
Allentown, Pa. — The Item Building is being re-
modPled for a moving picture theater, by Oliver
Follweller.
Algona. Iowa. — C. M. Stevens and Roscoe Call
will open a moving picture theater In the Call Opera
House in a few days.
Bellaire. Iowa. — Work is progressing on the new
moving picture theater, built on Belmont Street
hy the Spragg .\musement Company.
Arctic, R, I, — S. St. Onge has purchased the
Gem Tlieater from George W. Bullock.
Cincinnati. Ohio. — The Fairview Amusement Com-
pan.v has purchased a site at Warner and Flora
Streets, Fairview Heights, and will build a moving
picture theater there with seating capacity of 300.
Kansas City, Mo. — A moving picture theater build-
ing is being erected by John Rhode, at 3700 Eait
2Tth Street, to cost $5,000.
Richmond. Ind. — Robert Boyle and Howard Aker
are now operating a moving picture show here.
Royal Center, Ind. — .\ moving picture show la
to be opened by George Bush. .
Marion. Ind. — Miss Orpha Mossman has assumed
the management of the Starette Motion Picture
Playhouse.
St. Louis, Mo. — The St. Lonls Film and Snpply
Companv has been Incorporated, with a capital of
$2,000.
Utica, N. Y, — The Dreamland Theater, exhlbltlof
motion pictures, has opened at 324 Varick Street.
The seating capacity will be 550.
Valdosta, Ga, — The Montgomery Amusement Com-
pany, operating shows In -Atlanta and Jacksonville,
have secured the Lyric Theater quarters and will
spend $10,000 In equipping it as a moving picture
show.
Trenton. N. J. — James Gill is having the store
at 862 East Sth Street remodeled and will open It
as a motion picture theater.
Binghamton, N, Y, — The building in Main Street
adioining the Yaeger store is being remodeled and
will be opened as a moving picture theater alwnt
November 15.
Wheeling, W. Va. — Many improvements have l)eet>
made in the SfcCal)? Moving Picture Theater, hi
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
INDEPENDENT
Release Dates
AUEBICAN.
Dec. 4 — Tbe Angel of Paradise Ranch (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 7— The Smoke of tbe Forty-flve (Dr.)...10O0
Dec. 11— The Man Hunt (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14 — Santa Catallua, Magic Isle of the
I'aclflc (Scenic and Educational) . .1000
Dec. 18— The Last Notch (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21— The Gold Lust (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 25 — Tbe Duel of Candles (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 28— Bonlta of El Cajon (Dr.) 1000
Jan. 1— A Mldwiiitei- Trip to Los Angeles (Sc.).U)OU
Jan. 4 — The Misiulveiitures of a Claim Agent
(Com. Dr.)
Jan. 4— Broncho Bu.stlng for "Kl.vlng A"
Pictures
CHAMPION.
Dec. 6 — The Indian Fortune Teller (Dr.) 950
Dec. 11— A Traitor on the Staff (Dr.) 950
Dec. 13 — The Saving of Dan (Dr.) 950
Dec. 18— The Coward's Flute (Dr. ) 950
Dec. 20— By Decree of Fate (Dr.) 950
Dec. 25— Bonnie of the Hills (Dr.) 950
Dec. 27— Tbe Doctor's Close Call (Dr.) 950
Jan. 1— The Blood of the Poor (Dr.) 950
Jan. 3— The Kid of Roaring Camp (Dr.) 950
COMET,
Dec. 4 — Billy's Letters (Com.) 1000
Dec. 8— The Dead Canary (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 11— The Ups and Downs of Rafferty (Com.)
Dec. 15 — Just In Time for Dinner (Dr.)
Dec. 18— A Game of Bridge (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22— The Man With the Camera (Dr.) 985
Dec. 25— Tbe Tie That Binds (Com.) 1000
Dec. 29— The Crude Miss Prude (Com.) 1000
Jan. l^Simple Lives (Dr. )
Jan. 5 — Temperaments (Dr.)
ECLAIR.
Not. 30 — Gnssy's Congratulations (0)m.)
Dec. 5 — In Humanity's Cause (Dr.)
Dec. 7— Thore Fell a Flower (Com.) 660
Dec. 7 — Manners and Traditions of Piedmont
(Educational) 660
Dec. 12 — The Musician's Daughter (Am. Dr.)..
Dec. 14 — Her One Day's Dream (Japanese Dr.)
Dec. 19— A Tragic Joke (Am. Dr.)
Dec. 21 — A Heart Bowed Down (Dr.)
Dec. 26 — The Wrong Bottle (Am. Com.-Dr.)
Dec. 28 — The Silent Call (Dr. )
Dec. 28 — Little Willie's Cure for Uncle (Com.)
Jan. 2 — Divorcons (Am. Dr. )
Jan. 4 — Old Papers, Old Souvenirs (Dr.)
Jan. 4 — Charley's Holiday (Am. Com.)
GREAT NORTHERN.
Not. 18 — High Scotland (Scenic)
Not. 25 — The Theft of Mona Lisa (Com.)
Dec. 2 — The Penalty of Her Ambition (Dr.)..
Dec. 9 — Buttons and Hooks (Com.)
Dec. 9 — Winter In Switzerland (Scenic)
Dec. 16 — His First Monocle (Com.)
Dec. 16 — Greece (Scenic)
Dec. 23 — The Twins (Ojm.)
Dec. 23 — From Ostersund to Stroleln (Sc.)
Dec. 30 — A Realistic Make-Up (Com.)
Dec. 30 — Sea and Landscapes, Denmark (Sc).
IMP.
Dec. 11— Why the Check Was Good (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 14— The Little Stocking (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 16— Billy's Seance ((3om.) 600
Dec. 16 — The Bungalow Burglars ((3om.) BOO
Dec. 18— The Girl and the Half-back (Dr.)... 700
Dec. 18— Chinese War Cruiser "Hal-Chl"
(Naval) 300
Dec. 21— The Professor (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 23— A Pair of Gloves (Com. ) 600
Dec. 23— Niagara Falls Celebration (Topical) . . . 400
Dec. 28 — On the Stroke of Three (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 28— The Portrait (Dr.) 1000
Dee. 30— Broke (Com. ) 600
Dec. 30 — A lesson to Husbands (Dr.) 400
Jan. 1— His New Wife (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Jan. 4 — Tho Trinity iC-om.nr.) 700
Jan. C -I'luylng the Game 600
.Ian. i; Haik lo Ills Old Home Town 400
Lxrx.
Not. 24 — A Passing Cloud (Dr.) 655
Not. 24— Bill and Bertie's Wedding Day (Com.) 325
Dec. 1— Bill As a Veterinary Surgeon (Com.) 488
Dec. 1 — The Making of An Aeroplane (Ind.).. 419
Dec. 8— The Man In the Auto iDr.) 650
Dec. 8 — The Adventures of an Amateur Hyp-
notist. Com.) 850
Dec. 15 — Bill and Hlg Cimrn Tire of Married
Life (Com. ) 521
Dec. 15— Mistaken for the Culprit (Dr.) 459
Dec. 22 — A Japanese Love Story (Dr.) 977
Dec. 2!»— Making Pianos (Ind.) 344
l)o<-. 29 — Caught by Cinematography (Dr.).... 630
NEW YORK MOTION PICTURE CO.
BISON.
Not. 21 — The Broken Trap (Dr.)
Nov. 24 — White Fawn's Escape (Dr.)
Not. 24 — A Bad Man (Com.)
Not. 28— a Western One-Night Stand (Com-Dr.)
Dec. 1— An Easterner's Peril (Dr.)
Dec. 5 — The Empty Tepee (Indian Dr.) v
Dec. 8 — A Range Romance (W. Dr.)
Dec. 12 — Bar Z's New Cook (Com.)
Dec. 15 — The Foreman's Courage (Dr.)
Dec. 19 — Cowgirls' Pranks (Ck)m.-Dr.)
Dec. 22 — An Indian Martyr (Dr. )
Dec. 26— The Run on the Bank (Dr.)
Dec. 29 — Getting His .Man (Dr.)
AMBROSIO.
(By N. Y, M. P. Co.)
Not. 29— The Little Duke (Dr.)
Not. 29 — Tiny Tom, Apache (Com.)
Dec. () — Jorio's Daughter (Dr.)
Dec 9— T\veedledum Goes Into High Life
(Com.)
Dec. 9 — The Accusing Dog (Com.)
Dec. 13 — The Marquis of Lanteuac (Dr.)
Dec. 13^The Launching of Two Italian Dread-
naughts (Naval)
Dec. 20 — Tweedledum Marries an American
Girl ((3om.)
Dec. 20 — The War in Tripoli (War)
Dec. 27 — Tweedledum In Love With a Singer
(Com.)
Dec. 27 — Tiny Tom's Exploits (Com. )
IT ALA.
(By N. Y. M. P, Co.)
Not. 18 — Foolshead, a Professor of Innocence
(Comedy)
Nov. 18— The Life of Bees (Eda.)
Not. 25 — The Tailor Wants His Pay (Com.)..
Not. 25^The King of Noose Throwers
Dec. 2 — Severed from the World (Dr.)
Dec. 16 — An Up-to-Date Doctor (Com. )
Dec. 23 — Foolshead's Christmas (Com.)
Dec. 16 — Fog on Lighton Mountains (Sc.)
Dec. 30 — A New Year's Quest (Com.)
MAJESTIC.
Dec. 3 — Love Heeds Not Showers (Com.)
Dec. 10 — Keeping Mabel Home (C^m.)
Dec. 17 — Little Red Riding Hood (Jovenlle.)
Dec. 24— The Actress (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 31— Tlie Caddy's Dream (Com.) 385
Dec. 31— Will You Marry Me? (Com.) 615
Jan. 7— Training a Husband (C!om.) 1000
NESTOR.
Dec. 11 — Only An Iceman (Com.)
Dec. 13 — The Law of the Range (Dr.)
Dec. 16 — In the Early Days (Com.)
Dec. 16— Mutt & Jeff Make the Feathers Fly
((3om. )
Dec. 18 — The Love CJliase (Com.)
Dec. 20 — The New Ranch Owner (W. Com.)...
Dec. 23 — Desperate Desmond Foiled by Claude
Eclair (Com.-Dr.)
Dec. 25— The Best Man Wins (Com.)
Dec. 27 — A Western Girl's LoTe (Dr.)
Dec. 30 — Mutt & Jeff Break Into Society (Com.)
Dec. 30 — Their Afternoon Off (Com.)
Jan. 1 — .\n Unlucky Present (Com.)
Jan. 3 — The Tenderfoot's Sacrifice (Dr.)
Jan. 6 — Desperate Desmond Falls (Com.-Dr.) .. .
FEATITRE AND EDUCATIONAL FILM CO.
Not. 20 — LoTe and ATlatlon (Dr.)
Not. 20 — Zlgomar (Dr.)
Dec. 18 — Tlie LoTe Chase (Ck)m.)
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POWERS.
21— Views of Montserrat, Italy (Sc.)
25— Jug o' Rum (Dr.)
28— Too Much Injun (Com.)
28 — The Lineman and the Girl
2 — The Wanderer's Return (Dr.)
2 — Views of Lake Como iScenlc)
6 — The Little Thief (Com.-Dr.)
5 — The Secret Order of Horn* (Com.)..
9— Two Men and a Girl (Dr.)
12 — Tbe Little Chaperone (0)m.)
12 — Views of Genoa, Italy (Scenic.)
16 — When Heart Wires Cross (Com.-Dr.)..
19 — Cupid's Big Sister (Com.-Dr.)
19 — Touring Brussels (Scenic)
23— Hearts of Italy (Dr.)
26 — The Sign of tbe Helmet (Com.)
26 — Where Steel Meets Cloud (Industrial)
.30 — A Mall Bag Romance (Dr.)
2 — Life's Supreme Treasure iDr.)
(^— With the Tide iDr.j
RELIANCE.
25 — A Daughter of Italy (Dr.)
2 — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dr.)
29 — A Happy Thanksgiving (Dr.)
2 — The Poison Cup (Dr.)
6 — The Turn of tbe Wheel (Dr.)
9 — The Turnstile (Dr.)
13 — Love and Charity (Dr.)
16— The Playwright (Dr.)
16— Just Smile (Com.)
20— Locked In the Vaults (Dr.)
23 — Tl)e Doctor's Dilemma (Dr.)
23— A Pair of Shoes (Com. )
27 — Brotherly Love (Dr. i
30 — The Birth-Mark (Dr. i
3 — Resignation (Dr.)
REPUBLIC.
Dec. 6 — The Savannah Auto Races (Topical)..
Dec. 24 — Before Yorktown (Hist. -Dr.)
Dec. 31— The Pride of Lexington (Hlst-Dr.)..
REX.
Oct. 12 — Chasing a Rainbow (Dr.)
Oct. 19 — Her Slater (Dr. )
Oct. 26— A Breach of Faith (Dr.)
Nov. 2— The Tale of a Cat (Dr.)
Not. 9 — Saints and Sinners (Dr.)
Nov. 16 — The Return (Dr.)
Nov. 23— The Price (Dr.)
Nov. 30 — The Strangers (Dr.)
Dec. 7 — The Measure of a Man (Dr.)
Dec. 14 — Logging Industry in the Northwest
(Ind.)
Dec. 21— The Martyr (Dr.)
Dec. 28 — An Unwelcome Santa Claus (Com.)..
SOLAX.
Dec. 1 — A Revolutionary Romance (MJl.-Dr.)..
Dec. 6 — Baby's Choice (Com.)
Dec. 6 — The Paper Making Industry (Ind.)..
Dec. 8— The Little Shoe (Dr.)
Dec. 13— Fickle Bridget (Com.)
Dec. 15— The Little Kiddle Mine (Dr.)
Dec. 20 — Love, Whiskers and Letters (Ck)m.)..
Dec. 22 — The Violin Maker of Nuremberg (Dr.>
Dec. 24 — Christmas Presents (Dr.)
Dec. 27 — When Mary Was Little (Com.)
Dec. 29— The Divided Ring (Dr.)
Dec. 31 — Christmas Presents (Dr.)
Jan. 3 — His Musical Soul (Com.)
Jan. 5 — Our Poor Relations (Dr.)
THANHOUSER.
Not. 17— A Mother's Faith (Dr.)
Not. 21 — A Master of Millions
Not. 24— The Baseball Bug (Com.-Dr.)
Not. 28 — The Tempest (Dr.)
Dec. 1 — Beneath the Veil (Dr.)
Dec. 5 — The Newsy and the Tramp i(3om.-Dr.>
Dec. 8 — Brother Bob's Baby (Com.)
Dec. 12 — The Lady from the Sea (Dr.)
Dec. 15 — Deacon Debbs (Com.)
Dec. 19 — The Tomboy (C!om. Dr.)
Dec. 22 — Cinderella (Juvenile)
Dec. 26— She (2 reels) (Dr.)
Dec. 29 — The Expert's Report (Dr.)
Jan. 2— The Passing (Dr.)
Jan. 5 — A Columbus Day Conspiracy (Dr.)
YANKEE.
Not. 8 — At Daisy Farm (Dr.)
Not. 6 — A (Howard's Regeneration (Dr.)
Not. 10— He Didn't Like the Tnne (Com.)...
Not. 13— Into the Light (Dr.)
Not. 17 — The Two Rooms (Dr.)
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"Training A Husband"
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"Gossip"
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MAJESTIC RELEASES.
. 26 — The Courting of Mary (Com.).
. 3 — Love Heeds Not Showers (Com.).
10 — Keeping Mabel Home (Com.).
17 — Little Red Riding Hood (Juvenile).
24 — The Actress (Dr.).
31 — The Caddy's Dream (Com.).
31 — Will You Marry Me? (Com.).
7 — Training a Husband (Com.).
12 — "Gossip." Double Exposure
edy film.
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
BIOGBAFH.
Not. 27— Sunshine Tbrougb tlie Dark (Dr.)
Not. 31) — A Woman Scorned (Dr.)
Dec. 4 — Wby lie GaTe Up ((3om.)
Dec. 4 — Abe Gets ETen With Father ((3om.)..
Dec. 7— The Failure (Dr.)
Dec. 11 — Snvcd from Himself (Dr.) 999
Dec. 14 — Taking His Medicine (Com.) 673
Dec. 14— Her I'et (Com.) 328
Dec. 18 — As In ii Looking Glass (Dr.)
Dec. 21 — A Terrible Discovery (Dr.)
Dec. 2.'> — Cuught With the Goods (Com.)
Dec. 25— A .Mix-up in Ualn Coats iCom.)....
Dec. 28— The Voice of the Child (Dr.)
Jan. 1— The Kaby and the Stork (Dr.)
Jan. 4 — Who Got the Reward (Cora.)
Jan. 4 — The Joke on the Joker (Com.)
EDISON.
Not. 29— The Troubles of A. Butler (Com.).. 1000
Dec. I— Pull for the Shore, Sailor (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2— A Man for All That (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — The Awakening of John Bond (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 6 — John Brown's Heir (Com.) 1000
Deo. 8— The Heart of Nlchette (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 9— The Daisy Cowboys (Com.) 990
Dec. 12 — Buckskin Jack, the Earl of Glenmore
(Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — An International Heart Breaker
(Com. ) 700
Dec. 13— Eskimos In Labrador (Edn.) 800
Dec. lo^Brockton Fair & Horse Show, Brock-
ton, Mass., Oct. 3rd to 6th, 1911
(Topical) 990
Dec. 16— Stage Struck Lizzie (Com.) 650
Dec. 10 — A Trip from Colorado Springs to
Cripple Creek (Scenic) 350
Dec. 19— Santa Clans and the Clubman (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 2i>— The Sign of the Three Labels (Com.). 1000
Dec. 22— How Sir Andrew Lost His Vote (Com. )1000
Dec. 23 — Pat Clancy's Adventure (Com.) 1000
Dec. 26— Papa's Sweetheart (Dr.) 625
Dec. 26 — Modern Weapons for Fighting Fire
New York City (Vocational) 375
Dec. 27 — The Stuff that Dreams are Made of
((>)m.) 1000
Dec. 29— A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers (Dr.). 1000
Dec. 30— Uncle Hiram's List (Com.) lOOO
Jan. 2— Eleanore Cuyler (Dr.) 1000
Jan. 3— The Two Flats (Com.) 995
Jan. 5— Freezing Auntie (Com.) 660
Jan. 5 — Codfish Industry, Newfoundland (Ind.) 340
Jan. 6 — Please Remit (Com.) 995
ESSANAT.
Nov. 30 — 'Twas Ever Thus (Comedy) lOOO
Dec. 1 — The (Julncevllle Raffle (Com.) 750
Dec. 1— The Girl In the Tail (Com.) 300
Dec. 2 — The Mountain Law (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — The Madman (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7— The Long Strike (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8— Getting Even With Emily (Ck>m.)
Dec. 8— Stray Bullets (Com.) 1000
Dec. 9— A Frontier Doctor (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 12— The First Man (Com.) 1000
Dec. 14 — The Hack & Schmidt Bout (Com.)
Dec. 14— A Polished Burglar (Com.) 1000
Dec. 15 — A Goodfellow's Christmas Eve (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 16 — The Cowboy Coward (W. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 19— The Three Bears (Juvenile) 1000
Dec. 21— Winning An Heiress (Com. Dr.) 300
Dec. 21— The Foiling of Red Dugan (Dr.) 700
Dec. 22— The Millionaire Barber (Com.) 1000
Dec. 2.^5- Broncho Billy's Christmas Dinner (Dr.)lOOO
Dec. 2C— A Story of the West (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2s— For Memory's Sake (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 20— A Bird In the Hand (Com.) 1000
Dec. 30 — Broncho Billy's Adventure (W. Dr.).. 1000
Jan. 2— The Mall-Order Wife (Dr.) 1000
Jan. 4 — The Valley of Regrets (Dr.) lOOn
Jan. .V- For the Love of Mike (Com.) 1000
Jan. 6— A Child of the West (Dr.) 1000
GAUMONT.
Not. 25^The Escape from the Dungeon (Dr.).. 825
Not. 25 — CaTe Homes on the Canary Islei (Sc.) 180
Not. 28— a Busy Cupid (Com.) 758
Not. 28— Review of the Austrian Army (Sc). 232
Dec. 2 — The Promoter (Dr.) 1140
Dec. 5 — JImmIe Tricks the Landlady (Com.).. 475
Dec. 5— The Challenge (Dr.) 525
Dec. 9 — Camoens, the Portuguese Shakespeare,
Lisbon, 1578 (Hist. Dr.) 610
Dec, 9 — Important Scenes in Paris, France (Sc.) 820
Deft. 12— Heroism (Dr.) 610
Det. 12— Arabian Customs (Ind.) 866
Dec. 16 — A Queen's Treachery, or the Betrayal
of Charles VI of France (Hist. Dr.)1000
Dee. 19 — Through the Enemy's Lines (War
Dr. ) 985
Dec 23— The MaM of Argos (Dr.) 980
Dec. 26— From Pity to Ix)ve (Dr.) 826
Dee. 26 — Scenes of the Coast of North Africa
(Sc) ..-. 124
Dec. 30— Curing a Reckless Student (Dr.) 1010
Jan. 2^.\ Royal Romance (Dr.) 975
Jan. 6 — Evils of Impure Literature (Dr.) 1035
KAIEM.
Not. 29 — Among the Irish Klsher Folk (Edu.).
Not. 2u — The Frauc-lscau Friars of Klllarney,
Ireland (Top.)
Dec. 1 — How Betty Capiured the Outlaw
( Comedy )
Dec. 1 — A Glimpse Into the Yellowstone Na-
tional Park (Scenic)
Dec 4 — Arrah-Na-I'ogue (3 reels) (Dr.) Siiuit
Dec. 6 — The Ix)ng Arm of the Law (Dr.) 10(W
Dec 8 — Too Much Realism (Com.) Imw
Dec 11 — Molly Pitcher (Hlstorical-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — Norma From Norway (Dr.) lOOU
Dec. 15— mil's Flute (W. Dr.) lOoO
Dec. 18— He Who Laugijs Last (Com.) 1000
Dec. 20— Xhe Flash in the Nlglit (Dr.) 1000
Dee. 22 — Between Father and Son (Dr.) lUOO
Dec. 25 — The "Hevenue" and the Girl (Dr.) .. .1000
Dec. 27— Tlie Higher Toll (Dr.) loOO
Dec. 29— The Maid's Double (Dr.) 1000
Jan. l^Drlviug Home the Cows (Dr.) 1000
Jiin. 3 — The Cowboy Artist's Jonah Day (W.
Com.) 1000
Jan. ."i — The Dude Cowboy (Com. )
Jan. ,"j — The O'Kalenis' Visit to Klllarney (Sc.)
LTTBIN.
Nov. 29 — The Crab Industry (Ind.) 40<)
Not. 30 — A Nicotine Conspiracy (Com.) loiMl
Dec. 2 — Western Chivalry (Com.-Dr.) lomi
Dec 4 — A Head for Business (Dr.) lOOO
Dec a — Sins of the Father (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7 — Love's Labor Lost (Com.) liioo
Dee. 9 — The Teamster (Dr.) moo
Dec. 11 — A Girlish Impulse (Com.-Dr.) lOOO
Dec. 13 — Mr. and Mrs. Suspicious (Com.) 400
Dec 13 — Quick! A Plumber (C!om.) Hon
Dec 14 — The Substitute (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 16 — A Timely Lesson (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dee. 18 — Love Decides (Dr.) 1000
Dee. 20 — Art versus Music (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dee. 21 — Kiddies' Christmas (2 reels — Xmas
Dr.) 1800
Dec. 23— The Sergeant White's Peril (Military
Dr. ) lOOO
Dec. 25— One Way to W'in (Com.) 1000
Dee. 27 — The Ameriean Girl (Com.-Dr.)
Dee. 28 — The Soldier's Return (Dr.)
Dee. 30— Father and the Girls (Dr.)
Jan. 1— The Oyster Industry (Ind.)
Jail. 1 — Object, Matrimony (Com.)
Jan. 3 — A Village Romance (Com. Dr.) 1000
Jan. 4 — A Noble Enemy (Dr.) lOOO
UELIES.
Not. 16 — The Miser Miner (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Nov. 23 — An Oil Country Romance (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 30 — The Reason Why (Com.) 1000
Dec 7 — A Western Girl (Dr.) 1000
Dec 14— The Better Man (Com.-Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21— The Mission Father (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 28— The Eanehmans Debt of Honor (Com.
Dr.) 1000
Jan. 4— A W'oman's Gratitude (Dr.) 1000
Jan. 11 — Roped In (Dr.) 1000
ECLIPSE.
(G. Klelne.)
Nov. 22 — Guy Fawkes or the Gunpowder Plot
(Dr.) 1010
Nov. 29— The Mysterious Stranger (Dr.) 610
Nov. 29— Salt Industry in Sicily (Ind.) 372
Dec. 6— The Luckless Banker (Dr.) 1002
Dec 13— The Tragedy of Old Age (Dr.) 798
Dec l.S — Harbor of Marseilles, France (Sc)... 215
Dec. 20 — The Miracle (Dr.) 104O
Dee. 27 — Tiie Stolen Treasure (Dr.) 680
Dee. 27 — Fair Exchange is no Robbery (Com.).. .S22
Jan. :i— True to Their Trust (Dr. ) 656
Jan. 3 — A Cotton Goods Factory in France (Ind.) 325
PATHE.
Not. 25 — The Lost Necklace (Dr.) 1000
Nov. 27— Pathe's Weekly No. 48 (Topical) lfl|00
Nov. 29 — Incendiary Indians (Dr.) 745
Nov. 29 — Glimpses of San Francisco (Scenic).. 2i'>0
Nov. .'iO — Oh! What a Thanksgiving Day (Com.) 775
Dee. 2 — Bear Hunt Romance (Dr.) 9S0
Dee. -J — Pathe's Weekly No. 49 (Topical) 1000
Dee. 6 — Hobo Luek (.\m. Com.)
Dee. 7 — The Poisoned .\rrow (Am. Dr.)
Dec. 9— Her Little Slipper (Am. Dr.)
Dec. U— Pathes Weekly No. 50 (Topical) .. .1000
Dec. 13— The Flower Girl of Los Palmas (Am.
Dr.) 990
Dec. 14 — An Episode of the Early Mormon Days
(Am. Dr.) 820
Dec. 14— The Magic Suit Case (Trick) 150
Doc. 16 — A Mother's Remorse (Am. Dr.) 995
Dec. 18— Pathe's Weekly No. 51 (Top.) 1000
Dec. 20— The Fatal Posing (Am. Dr.) 1000
Dec 21— Dad's Smasb-Fp (Am. Com.) 1000
Dec. 23— Actors' Hearts (Am. Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2,5 — Pathe's Weekly No. .52 (Topical) 1000
Dec. 27 — The Motber-In-Lnw Raises (Com.) ... .1000
Dec. 28 — His Daughter's Bracelet (Am. Dr.)..
Dec. 29 — Yann, the Troubadour (Dr.)
Dec. 30— The Doll (Am. Dr.)
Jan. 1— Pathe's Weekly No. 53 (Topical) 1000
Jan. 3— The Professor's Daughters (Com.-Dr.) .1000
Jan. 4 — The Rebuked Indian (Indian Dr.) 1000
Jan. (^— The C6wboy's Sister (W. Dr.)
Jan. 6— The Chiilouks (Edu. »
C. G. P. C.
.Nov. 28 — Picturesque Hungary (Scenic) 290
Not. 30 — A Life-SaTing School In Australia
(Educational) 220
Dec. 1 — Rover Is Jealous (Com.) 560
Dec. 1— Capturing Polar Bear Cubs (Adv.).. 2»0
Dec. 1 — Examination of the Stomach by Xltays
( Educational ) 150
Dee. 5 — The Secret of the Confessional (Dr.)..
Dec. 6 — F'ishlng In the Coram Islands (Sc)..
Dec. 7 — French Cuirassier Maneuvers (MlLtary)
Dec. 8 — Eva's Faithful Furniture iCom.)
Dec. 8 — Gathering and Preparing Cocoanuta In
the Philippine Islands (Ind.)
Dec 12— Youth versus Age (Dr.) 795
Dec. 12— Small Tni.les in Malacca (Edu.) 200
Dec 1.^)— In the Grip of Aleoiiol (2 reels) (Dr.). 2000
Dec. 19 — Princess ('harming (Juvenile)
Dec 19 — Landscapes In Japan (Scenic)
Dec. 22 — Providential Bread (Dr.)
Dec. 22 — In Japan — Nara (Scenic)
Dee. 20 — The Burglar's Hard Luck (Com.)
Dec 26 — Aboard a French Battleship (Naval)..
Dec. 2(5 — The Kromats (Acrobatic)
Dec. 28 — Mushroom Culture (Educational)
Jan. 2— Infancy of Moses (Biblical)
Jan. 2 — The Ice Formations at Odessa, Rassla
(Sc)
.Tan. .T — Betrayed by a Parasol (Com.)
Jan. ."> — Dr. Twostep's Prescrl|)tlou (Trick)....
Jan. ~> — A Malay Village During the Rainy
Season (Sc)
SELIG.
Dec 1 — In Japan (Scenic) BOO
Dec. 1 — Seeing Cincinnati (Scenic) SOO
Dec. 4 — A Diamond in the Rough (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — A Frontier Girl's Courage (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 7— The Maid at tlie Helm (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 8 — The Plumber ( Com. ) 600
Dec. 8 — A Day With a Circus (Novelty) 400
Dec. 11— The Chief's Daughter (Dr.) 500
Dec 11— April Fool (Com.) 500
Dec. 12 — A Romance of the Rio Grande (Dr.).. 1000
Dec. 14 — George Warrington's Escape (HlBt.-
Dr.) 1000
Dec. 15 — Industries of the South and West
(Edu.) 1000
Dec 18 — Evangeline (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 19— For His Pal's Sake (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 21 — Brown of Harvard (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22— The Little Widow (Dr.) 1000
Dee. 2.5 — A Modern Rip (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 26— The Bully of Bingo Gulch (Com. -Dr.). .1000
Dec. 2S— Paid Back (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 20 — Tlieir Last Chance (Com.) 1000
Jan. 1 — Cinderella i3 reel-3 — Juvenile) 3000
Jan. 2— Tlie Cowboys Adopted Child (Dr.)... 1000
Jan. 2— He. She and It (Com.) 150
Jan. -I — The Mute of tlio AUIen Besse (Dr.).. 1000
Jan. 5— The Other Fellow (Com.) 500
Jan. ."i — Hutchinson. Kansas. Seml-Centennial
Celebration (Toiiic.Tll 500
VITAGHAPH.
Nov. 28— The Freshet (Dr.) 1000
Not. 29 — The Voiceless Message (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 1— The Last Cent (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 2 — Tlie Husking Bee (Comedy) 1000
Dec. 4 — Saving the Special (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 5 — The Hypnotist (Com.) 1000
Dec. 5— A Slight .Mistake (Com.) 1000
Dec. 8 — The Black Chasm (Dr.) 1000
Dec 8 — War (HIstorlcal-Dr.) 1000
Dec 9— His Wife's Secret (Dr.) 1000
Dec 11 — One Touch of Nature (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 12— The Military Air Scout (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 13 — The Ventriloquist's Trunk (Cora.) 1000
Pec l.'i — Love at Gloucester Port (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 16 — The Sick Man from the East (Dr.).. 1000
Dee. 18 — Vltagraph Monthly of Current Events
(Topical) 1000
Dec 19— Vanity Fair (3 reels— Dr.) 3000
Dec. 20 — Fires of Driftwood (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 22— A Reformed Santa Claus (Dr.) 1000
Dec. 23— The Old Doll (Dr.) 1000
Dec 2.1— Some Good in All (X-Mas Dr.) 1000
Dee. 26— The Younger Brother (Military Dr.).. 1000
Dee. 27 — Testing His Courage (Dr.) 1000
Dec 29 — A Doubly Desired Orphan (Dr.) 1000
Deo. .'50 — In the Clutches of a Vapor Bath
(Com.) 1000
Ian. 1 — .\ Romance of Wall Street (Dr.)
.Tan. 2 — A Red Cross Martyr (Dr.)
.ran. 3 — The Heart of the King's Jester (Dr.)...
.Tan. ."• — Destiny Is Changeless (Dr. )
.Ian. 6 — The Path of True Love (Dr.)
Among tlie Exhibitors
Pierre City, Mo. — Kay and George Mullen have
purohased the Star Moving Picture Theater, from
Vornon Wright.
Uinneapolis, Hinn. — The American Moving Pic-
ture Theater will soon be opened at 14-16 Bast
Lnte Street.
llorton, Kan. — A motion picture theater will be
opi nod here by Will Parrott.
I ockford. 111. — .\ moving picture theater will be
bul t here by George B. Peck.
\j ....._.y[T
THE MOVING PICtURK WORLD
I
1 107
31 jHerrp 3(mag
ti) all the F.xhibitors ^f the I'nited States, aiirl .mr sincerc>^t thank« i^T fli'
intrifst \nii have tal<iii in nur ])n)[X)-it ion.
.\lan\ oi voii \\r kiiu\s . 111. my iiinic \m: v\>'iil<l like to knuw, as uc wjuM
like to tell you of the many exhibitors whf) are making a great ^uccess by fea
luring f)ur Musical X'ovelty Instruments.
\'()U all know oi ()ur famous
Musical Electrical Bells
They are the peerless attraction for the Moving Picture Theatre, and are
used by a thousand or more exhibitors fmm coast to coast.
We make these bells in various sizes, from
$40.00 up
The most popular set of bells \vc arc now making is the
No. 310 Outfit
25 Bells, 2 Octaves, Chromatic C to C
Complete with resonator-, keyboard and a'l electrical apparatus.
Price of this Oatfit is $75.00
Will be shipped to you for examination and trial on receipt of $5.00 to
.•4;uarantee express charges.
Every set of Bells gtiaranteed one year.
t Hir
Aluminum Chimes
.Are sweet and mellow ni tone, like a pipe organ, but they cost less than one-
tenth of the cost of this instrument. Wc make these chimes from
$40.00 up
Our Set No. 21. which consists of 2^ Chimes, two Octaves, Chromatic C
to C". is the most popular set we manufacture, and the price of same is
$125.00
We manufacture a great number of other in-
struments which are suitable for picture theaters.
W rite for circulars and descriptive matter.
J. C. DEAGAN
3800 N. Clark St. Chicago, III.
iio8
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
UEADQUAKTEKS tOH
ASBESTOS
Curtaini and Picture Booths
n:" C. W. Trainer Mfg. Co.
■ OOKLIT :«* Pearl 8t.. BOSTON
•McKENNA
BRASS
KICK PLATES
STAIR TREADS. DOOR SILLS
McKenna Bros. Brass Co.
PITTSBURGH, PA.
$285.00
IN CASH PRIZES
FOR SCENARIOS
The "Imp" Company wants the
best 500-foot comedy scenarios it
can buy for its third release. To
stimulate the interest of the best
writers we offer special prizes for
the four best comedies received at
the "Imp" office before the first of
the year. Names of winners will
Se used on title of prize films as
well as advertised in the papers.
Address scenarios to Carl Laem'mle,
"Personal, ' care of 'Imp Company,
1 02 West 101st St., New York City.
1st Prize, $100.00
2nd Prize, 75.00
3rd Prize, 60.00
4th Prize, 50.00
The "Imp" Company will un-
hesitatingly pay the highest prices
for all other scenarios submitted
during this contest and found
available by Mr. Laemmle. We
want to be known as the company
that makes the best comedy films
on earth— and we are willing to
pay for it ! Lets have the best
you've got— and quickly !
The "Imp" Company
102 W. 101st St.. New York.N.Y.
C;arl I.Krniiiili-. I'resi<lint
EXHIBITORS OF
Massachusetts
ATTENTION !
Write or wire at once for early bookings
on the greatest feature film in the world,
"The Crusaders"
Or Jerusaleni Delivered
(Four Reels)
/ have bought the State rights for the
New England States from the Wortd's Best
Film Co., and have given it the most severe
possible test and can recommend it as the
BIGGEST DRAWING CARD AND
QUICKEST MONEY MAKER EVER
SHOWN IN ANY THEATRE!
Big supply of beautiful one-sheet, two-sheet, three-sheet and eight-sheet
posters, circulars, dodgers, banners and all other ad matter
Don't Forget! Do It Now! Be An Early Bird!
JOS. SPERO
320 Fuller Building Springfield, Mass.
In answering advertisements kindly mention the Moving Picture World
A Good Chistmas for Your Operator
A MOTION PICTURE HANDBOOK
Price $1.50 Postage Paid
MOVING PICTURE WORLD
125 EAST 23rd STREET
NEW YORK CITY
1
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
'WURUTZER
lioq
Wurlitier PianOrchejtra in Oriental Theatre, San Francisco.
Write for ^2-page booklet, showing
i^urlitzer Automatic Musical Instruments
in the leadiiip^ picture theatres of the country.
The Wurlit/cr InstruiiK'nts furnish hotter music than Jiiusicians
t\ reduce expenses. 50 difTereiit styl-.-s ; time payments ; big
talojT free. If \<>u can't call, write to our nearest branch.
The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company
CINCINN.\TI NEW YORK CHIC A O O rillLADKI.rill A
UT-lJl K. 4th S6-..T W. HM SJft-aSl S. Wabash 18:t.i C h c s t n u t
ST LOriS CI.KVKI.AND JirFKALO I.OflSVILLE COI.rMBfS.O.
W12 Pine saiHiirou Road TOl Main 4-.'rt W. Green 57 E. Main
The Biggest Sensation Yet is the $250.00
Detroit Moving Picture Electric Light Plant
READ! READ! READ:
Uii9k fc Andrews, Ilatnes
Kails. N. Y., proprietors of
the largest and finest amuse-
ment resort Id tlie Catsklll
Moantalns, write us a* fol-
lows:
".Movlnit pletare plant
ninnlng like a top. deliver-
log tbe 'Jalce' right along
erery da.7 for oar moving
pletare house without a
bitch. Costa us atxMit onr-
tenth as mnch as If we were connected
with the Public Service, also pumps
water to all our buildings, 2,000 gallons per day, and have It for fire engine
In case of fire."
Used and highl.v endorsed by the U. S. Army.
KTany write us that the total cost of light for running their show for a
nreek Is less than one dollar. Think of It.
Gives .von lietter light than yon can buy. Gives yon the same light In
:he afternoon as at night. Can be operated bv a l)oy ten .vcars old.
Larger sired plants at nroportlon.itely low prices. THE SALVATION OF
rHE MOVING PICTURE BUSINESS. Write for Bulletin No. 101. Yon
"Till find It the most Intensely interesting little book you ever read if yon
ire Interested in moving pictures.
IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. Wire your order and let yonr remittance
follow bv mall.
OETHOIT ENGINE WORKS, Dept. No. 102, Detroit. Mich.. V. 8. A.
Sole manufacturers of the best and only real moving picture electric light
?lant in the world.
WE WILL PAT TOUR FARE TO DETROIT to see this wonderful plant
In operation if there does not happen to l)e one of them at vrork in your
immediate vicinity, tli* fare to be deJvicted from the purchase rrice. Write
for full information recirding this !il>ernl offer.
DIAMONDS !!!
U KARAT $29.00
That is wliat I just saw in an Advertisement in a
.\'cw York Daily paper.
CURRENT SAVERS For M. P.
Lamps, $50.00 Each.
I liat IS wliat Mime poiilc a'lvcrti-c
NOW, Mr. EXHIBITOR :
\ ou kiunv that you .cannot buy real
aiul perfect Diamonds for less than $icx3
per karat, and the best kind
sell for $200 per karat
The $29 may be a So-Called
Diamond, but you would not
buy it. You would be ashamed
to ^We it away or to wear it
yourself.
You Know You Would
Xuu , why should
you let the unscru-
pulous M. P. Dealer
offer and sell you a
SO-Cy\LLED CUR-
RENT SA\^ER for
$50? It isn't real.
It is a cheap imita-
tion. It may save on
the electric bill, but
if you saw a HALL-
B E R G ECONO-
MIZER operating
alongside of one of
the $50 kind, you
would be ashamed to
exhibit such a
DULL picture as the
$50 kind gives ; and
besides, THE
H.ALLBERG saves you more monev and gives the
brightest pictures. IT IS WOXDER'FUL. WRITE
ME TO-DAY. GET WISE, and improve your pic-
tures. You can put your competitors in the shade.
I make allowance on vour old Saver in trade for a
HALLBERG.
GUARANTEED TO SAVE
On 100 to 125 Volts A.C., 60 to 70%.
On 200 to 250 Volts A.C., 75 to 85%.
On 100 to 125 Volts DC, 50%.
On 200 to 250 Volts D.C., 70%.
And To Improve Your Light 50% Over Use On Rheostat
Over 2ttO0 in u»« for A. Cat ivcff at D. C. and my C. £". Mercury Are PeC'
ti/m i» the thing tor tho»e who want D. C. at ttte arc on A. C. circuit*
J. H, HALLBERG
36 East 23rd Street - - NEW YORK
I no
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"We recommend to the chemical men in the Moving Picture trade who are having
difficulty in securing good negative films, the following formula for tank development :
Distilled Water 60 gals.
Sodium Sulphite Anhyd Yz lb
Sodium Carbonate " 2 lbs.
Agfa Glycin J4 lb.
Time 20 mins., temperature 70°. Thoroughly wash the
film after development before placing in the fixing bath.
The above formula will be found to give very brilliant negatives, and will entirely
overcome any danger of fog." Yours very truly,
Berlin Aniline Works, 213-215 Water St., N. Y. City
^ LAST Hi
25 to 40%
LONGER
THAN THE
ORDINARY
SORT
FOR . .
BETT ER
MOTION PICTURE
PROJECTIONS
U S E T H E . . .
THERE IS ONLY ONE "BIO"— TAKE
CHARLES L. KIEWERT CO.
New York; 185 (irfienwioh St. Milwaukee: 114 Huron St. San FraociBCo:
19 Suiter Si.
NO SUBSTITUTES
AND ALL LIVE
FILM EXCHANGES
BIO
GIVE
y< MORE
LIGHT THAN
ANY OTHER
ON SAME
■CURRENT!
You spend all kinds of money on the
appearance of your stage to Isecure
INDIVIDUALITY
You secure it without extra cost when you buy our
"Perfection Concave Screen
Each screen being made to order, allows of an
Endless Variety of mountings. We have one
of the Most Proficient Artists and Sculp-
tors in the west, who has charged of that portion of our establishment, which enables us to follow out
Any Idea You May Submit for side columns, or top or corner ornaments.
Do not judge our productions by above cut, as it was necessary to detach screen from mounting
to illustrate the concavity.
Send us size and description of your stage with size of picture projected, and we will submit a sketch
suggesting style of ornamentation. All mountings made of Metal or Plastic Relief.
No two screens with like mountings sent to the same town.
Write for booklet and prices.
INVENTORS SPECIALTY MFG. CO.,
401 Ashland Block,
CHICAGO, ILL.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD.
mi
REMEMBER
We have the Best Com-
mercial hidependent
Film Service in Ithe
World. Our Film List
Tells the Story. Film
Renters to Mis
Majesty the Wise
Exhibitor
National Film Brokers
186 N. La SALLE ST.. CHICAGO
\:\ ^1 ij.'jo per rrri ;
luf $7S.oo: new,
>^>l iii.uhiiiri, new, |l]0.uo;
V :y make film fi.oo weekly.
Will li.i-.ti .iir your MMiKi wtlti •Ii(le». $4 "'>.
Will buy Pa»»ion I'ljy. Two Oriilian<, laic
i Two CilicJ Ui.ilr 'r..m*h Cabin or any t*.i
r ihrrr rrrl leattirrH.
II DAVIS \Vi>t..rt.<wn. Wli.
Till. TOURNAMENT FILM CO.
TOLtDO, OHIO.
Ownori of tb« followinr fsaturs fllmi:
1911 Cbcrcon* Cowboy and Indian Frontlor
Celebration,
rail Rouod-Up on tha Y-6 Banch.
But* ai(hts for Theio Filma for Sale.
Bookloci Can B« Made by Writinr V*.
15,000
Managers and Operators Wanted
on our new mailing lUts catalogue
Now ready.
LAVEZZI MACHINE WORKS
2940 Hamdan Street CHICAGO
If )ou are In Ibe Market for
SECOND
HAND
FILMS
Writ* to th« larfvat and
moit rellAbI* D*al*rs and
Importars of th«»« good*
In th« L'nltad Stat**
JnternatienalFilmlraders
Incorporate I
S WeX 14th St.. Nt» York City
FOR SALE
W'olgast-Moran Fight, tlircc reels,
$150. Johnson-Ketchell Fight, three
reels, $100 ; condition first class; also
Italy-Turkey War, one reel, new, only
used three days, including fifty litho-
graphs, $75. The Great Bull Fight in
Mexico City, about 500 ft., new, $40 .
lithographs, one and si.x sheets, 8c i
sheet. Apply
W. MORRIS
5 \\. 104th .ST.
NKW YORK
MOVINGPICTUREMACHINES
St*r*«»tiaaBa, Slides, Aeeravoriea
CHAS. M.STEBBINS
1038 Main St.
KANSAS CITT. .MC)
Large Line of baitoo Good^
Ettibli'htd IX^
FREE
lo Operators ami Managers (50c to anyone
else) 100 Pointers on Machine Repairing and
.\djusting and how to get and trffi a Steady.
Clear, Sharp and^ Flickerless I'icture.
So'^o to 75'Ji Saved on your repair bill ' ,
using Lavezzi Improved Hardened Repair^.
U ritr f.>r Trstimoni.ils .>nd CilaloRue
I SM-zzI Machine Works., J"J40 Hcrndon St., Chicaito
INDEPENDENT
SERVICE FROM THE
Swaab Film Service Co.
is an improvement o\er your pre»ent
service. Try it and be convinced.
Motiograph and Power .Machines al-
ways on hand, and General Supplies.
129 NORTH EIGHTH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
"Mr. Moving Picture Operator^'
You suniy value your own life as well as lite lifes
of men, women and children who zisit your shozi\ lie
on the safe side. Get a copy of the New Edition oi
Modern Electrical
Construction
By Henr\ C. Horstmann and Victor H. lousle>
A perfect guide for the begin-
ning electrician, giving him all
the theory needed in practical
work in addition to full practical
instructions. For the journey-
man electrician it is no less val-
uable, because it elaborates and
explains safety rules in vogue
throughout the United States.
The National Electric Code, or Chicago rules gov-
erning electrical construction in all its phases, are given in
full, and will be found to be an indispensable guide for the
moving picture operator and also for the electrical worker.
Numerous illustrations are interspersed throughout this
section, showing correct methods of wiring and electric
contruction.
New Revised and Enlarged Edition 16mo, 358 Pages, 173
Diagrains, Pocket Size, Full Leather Limp, Price . . $1.50
1 Sent postpaid to any address upon receipt of price.
I Your money tiack if you are not satisfied.
CATALOGUE FREE UPON REQUEST
FREDERICK J. DRAKE & CO.. Publishers
1325 S. Michigan Avenue Chi<:ago, 111.
Wanted Wanted Wanted
Films — Films
1 will pay spot cash for new or second-hand
films, for any quantity. If you have one film or
one thousand films, or more, and you don't know-
how to get rid of them, here is your opportunity.
I am open to buy 10.000 films, trust or independent,
nezv or second-hand, for export (^not to an English-
speaking country). Exchanges, do you want to get
rid <^>f your surplus stock of films? Act quick, as I
will not buy two films of the same subject. Western
pictures preferred. Manufacturers, Trust or Inde-
pendent, send your bargain lists in ; will take all
you have, if price is right. / know the film game
from A to Z, so don't ask $10 for a film if it's only
worth S2. All business strictly confidential.
APPLY
HYWINK
3 W. 104th St.
New York Citv
I II.
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
American Moving Picture Machine Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF THE
STANDARD
Automatic Moving Picture Macliine
101-102 Beekman Street
New York
ILG ELECTRIC VENTILATING COMPANY
Manufacturers of Ventilating Apparatus
and Experts in Theatre Ventilation
160 Whiting Street
Chicago
ANT I -TRUST FILM CO.
MMrUt-
JJu. Juru.44^ 'CC .Scroti ^5yia<rc^xA
MARE 'EM YOUR-
SELF SLIDES
Make them yourself. Written with pen and ink
or typewriter. Three minutes to make a slide. Used
for advertising slides, to announce future or feature
programmes, for chorus slides when chorus slide is
missing. We send four colors of gelatin. The slides
look well and any one can make them. They are
handy also for announcing vaudeville acts. In fact
they may be readily used for anything you may wish
to say to your audience.
For the sum of three dollars ($3) cash with order,
we will send by express, charges not prepaid, or
$350 by registered mail, prepaid, the following:
24 cover glass, i package binder strips, i dozen
mats, I instruction sheet, i form sheet and 50 strips
assorted colors gelatin — enough for from 300 to 400
slides. Order now. Address
UTILITY TRANSPARENCY CO.
1733 West 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
To Obtain the Best Result You Must Use the
BEST CARBONS
Motion Picture Machines require Carbons that eu"e
particularly adapted for the purpose.
Use Arco-Biograph"Brand
The Distinguishing Mark of
our Specially Manufactured
CARBONS
for Motion Picture Machines
CARBONS for all Makes of Flaming Lamps
Carried in Stock.
L. E. Frorup & Co., Importers
J232.234 Greenwich St., New York
LUHIEBES METHYNOL
A PEEB or
DEVELOPING
AGENTS
(USED SAME AS METOD
Special $4.50 a pound in Lots 10 lb. (in Tin)
Prices $4.25 a pound in Lots 20 lb. (in Tin)
Sold only by LUMIERE JOUGLA CO.
Phone
75 FIFTH AVE.. NEW YORK
Stuyvesant 531
ajre: rii-ivis
We buy them all — Dante, David Copperfield, Romeo
and Juliet, Fall of Troy, Clio and Phyletes, Train Robbers,
The White Slave, All Prize Fights, Passion Play and
thirty others.
Today is the time, before your competitor beats you to
it. Heralds — Colored Announcement Slides, Banners and
Lithographs sent in advance. Send for description now.
THE FATURE FILM COMPANY, Toledft, Ohio
We Buy More Features than any firm in the U. S.
Special films Custer's
Last Stand, 1,000 ft.,
FOR SALE-
including 120 lithographs, seven styles, one, three and eight
sheets, price $110. Jaines Boys in Missouri, 1,050 ft, including
fifty lithographs, one, three and six sheets, $100. White Cap;,
about i.ooo ft., including sixty lithographs, five stj-les. one, two
and three sheets, $100. Italy-Turkey War, about 1,000 ft., in-
cluding forty lithographs, $70. The original Edison Great
Train Robberv, includmg lithographs, $75.
The Paris. 'Rome, Chicago, New York, Black Hand, two
reels, including 150 lithographs, nine styles, one and three
sheets, price $350;' these films are new, have been used only
three times at the San Juan. Porto Rico Fair, Dec. 9, 10, 11,
191 1. A good opportunitv for some one to make big money,
anvwhere. Apply W. MORRIS, 5 W. 104th St., X. Y. C.
TiiF ^T^vT^'r, pirrrRi- wori.d
1113
I
NEW FIELD
BIG MONEY
EASY WORK
^'hv don't yon thluk
:l.>l- I .r
;lituli up pidl- I ir
Motion Picture pl^ys • 11'^ iMsy,
.ind p4y» well. Wr Icjch yen by
null how to write and sell your
ploli. Many Buccessiul graduates.
I'lMANP I M IMITKD. Fl/LL DETAILS FREE.
Af.'-i ClAlhD iV.CllON HCILRE SCHOOLS
«JI Slirrl.tnii Uoii.l CHICAQO
INDEPENDENT FILM SERVICE
We'll make the RIGHT PRICE and give the RIGHT SERVICE.
Have little u»ed Power* No. 6 fitted with new 1912 Model Motiograph
Lamp House to sell. Low Price.
Bargains in Tickets and Carbons. All kinds of Machines and Supplies.
AMUSE!VfEI>rr SUPPLY CO., 10s N. Dearborn Street. Chlcaco
Z 1 (i 0 W .\ R I
'^T he King of Mystery Pictures"
Write for Booking— Write for State Right Pricea
FEATURE & EDUCATIONAL FILM CO , Cleveland, Ohio
THE E-Z SLIDE
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WORLD
VOLUME X
October-December, 1911
Edited by
J. P. CHALMERS
PUBLISHED BY
THE WORLD PHOTOGRAPHIC
PUBLISHING CO.
125 East Twenty-third Street, New York
Index to Volume X.— October to December, 1911
A
Active Organizers 277
Advertising for Exhibitors. By Epes Winthrop Sargent. Ill 26-27
" '^ " '• IV I III 12
" " " " " " V I93-I94
" " " " " " " VI 279-280
vn 360-361
' " VIII ...456-457
" " •• " IX 540-541
" " " " " X 625-626
" " " " " " " XI 711-712
XII 806-807
XIII ...888-889
XIV ...979-980
Advertising for Exhibitors 1060
Added Attraction, The (Article 1). By W. Stephen Bush 533
Added .'Attraction. The (Article 2). By W. Stephen Bush 617
American Eclair Studio 24
American Kilms .\broad 375
.Among Chicago Houses 1065
Antidote to Panics, An 106
Another "Taft" Picture 372
Another Picture Ordinance 891
Artistic Direction of the Photoplay 369
Ataxia Shown by Cinematograph 137
.Author and the Prtfs Clipping, The 190
B
Ben Hur Case. The. By Epes Winthrop Sargent 793
Belasco of the Motion Picture Presentations. By James L. McQuade 796
Bison Company Get loi Ranch 810
Boston Invasion 628
Broadway Theater, Everett, Mass. By Henry 459
Bunny, John, Vitagraph's Funny Man 112
C
Campbell, Harry F., By Henry 1061
Canadian Censorship 25
Canadian Censors and the U. S. Flag 795
Champion Enterprise, The 542
Child, The. By Louis Reeves Harrison 705
Children's Theater, The. By Louis Reeves Harrison 793
Commissioner Thompson Heard From 198
Crook No. 2. By the Tadpole 368
Credit Where Credit Is Due. By Epes Winthrop Sargent 106
Cup Presentation by the Bison Stock Co. to J. Fred Balshofer at
Los .Angeles 987
D
Dante's Inferno Stereopticon Lecture 138
Dante's Inferno in New York State 978
Dangers of the Foreign Market 877
Death of Oscar B. Kleine 894
Do Longer Films Make Better Show. By W. Stephen Bush 275
E
Education and the Cinematograph 973
Educational Reels for Independent Exhibitors 973
Edison Camera Patent Re-Issues 878
Eloquence of Gesture, The 375
Essanay Comnany Plans Greatest Baseball Film 144
Essanay Leading Woman a Real Heroine 894
Exhibitors' and Lecturers' Key to Dante's Inferno no
Exhibitors' Association Secretaries 277
F
Films of the Future, The. By William H. Kitchel 811
First Christian Martyr for Moving Pictures 898
Friendly Legislation 451
Future of the Scientific Film, The 618
G
Gaumont Program . 1081
Going About Kansas. By Nelson G. Stephen 720
Gordon Sackville 908
H
Hasty Judgment 1053
History and Technique of Motion Pictures 358
How the Picture Causes Juvenile Delinquencv 534
Hollaman in Educational Film Company '. 978
I
Importance of Sound Effects 46-47
Incentive and Development. By Harrison DelRuth 625
Indiana M. P. Exhibitors' League loqi?
Indiana Exhibitors Organize 978
K
Kalem Sends Company to the Orient ^ 880
Kennedy Combines with Harry Davis, A. M 106
Keith's Bijou Theater, Boston. Mass. Bv Henry 804
Kleine, Death of Oscar B '. 894
Kleine Retires, C. B 37x
L
Lecture on the Three Reel Production "Foul Play" (Edison). By
W. Stephen Bush 28
Lectures on Moving Pictures 4^7
Learning History From Motion Pictures. Bv Mary (Thamberlin 974
Letter of an Old Exhibitor to a NeTv Film Maker 107
Live Wires, by Louis Reeves Harrison 1053
Tvowbrow, Mr. By Louis Reeves Harrison 21
Los Angeles Tragedy, The 455
M
Margaret Fisher, Miss 983
Majestic Enterprise 388
Mayor's Picture Theater, Committee Reports 083
Marion Swavne, Miss gpj
Mabel Taliaferro Talks .About Pictures. By Ashton Stevens ..." 971
Mercury Arc-Rectifier, The. Bv C. L. Mosely 134
Minneapolis Situation. By Tames S. McQuade 631
Mildred Holland in Pictures 881
Montgomery Looking Round 276
Motor Generators and Economizers 376
Motion Picture Affairs in St. Louis. By James S. McQuade 362
Moving Picture Elopements Condenmed 878
Moving Picture as a Necessity (Article i ) 882
Mr. Critic. By Louis Reeves Harrison....' 274
Must We Buy Our Peace. By W. Stephen Bush 450
N
National Film Distributing Company 628
New Aspects of the Motion Picture. By W. Stephen Bush 105
New England Invasion. By Henry 718
New Great Northern Star, Carl Alstrup 461
New Kalem Compatn' for Jacksonville 880
New York Picture Theater Ordinance Discussed S43
New York Exhibitors Ficing Trouble 983
New Star in the Picture Firmament, A 720
Notable Event Filmed 34
O
On the Road 80s
Operators' Law Unconstitutional 34
Overproduction of Western Pictures, The. By W. Stephen Bush 189
Over Their Heads. By Louis Reeves Harrison 449
P
Peace or War — the Cinematograph an Important Factor 371
Pennsylvania Exhibitors Win Victory 701
Pennsylvania Station Filmed in Its Natural Light 908
Penn Square Theater, Cleveland, Ohio 998
Picture as a Teacher, The 193
Picture in Montclair, The 459
Pictures for Churches. By W. Stephen Bush 701
Picture in the Insane Asylum, The 710
Pictures in Kansas City 717
Pictures and Popularity 795
Picture Theater Not a Theater 1054
Play making. By Louis Reeves Harrison 191
Problems in Pictures. By W. Stephen Bush 877
Practical Solution of the Sunday Problem, A. By W. Stephen Bush. 969
R
Reviews of Notable Films:
Aggressor, The (Imp) 23
Auld Lang Syne (Vitagraph) 366
■ Awakening of John Bond, The (Edison) 535
Arrah-Na-Pogue — Three Reels (Kalem) 536
Actress, The (Majestic) 886
Black Arrow, The (Edison) 192
Battle, The (Biograph) 367
Carr's Regeneration (Vitagraph) 108
Chain of an Oath, The (Vitagraph) 453
Courting of Mary, The (Majestic) 619
Cinderella (Selig) 704
Evils of Impure Literature, The (Gaumont) , 452
From the Bottom of the Sea (Imp) 454
Golden Wedding, The (Ambrosio) 799
Goodfellows' Christmas Eve (Essanay) 855
Human Sacrifice, The (Reliance) 109
His Vacation (Nestor) 536
Hands Across the Sea (Eclair) 620
In the Grip of .Alcohol (C. G. P. C.) 707
Last Days of Henri III of France (Eclipse) 22
Lost in the Jungle (Selig) 109
Life in the United States Army (Edison) 367
Notre Dame de Paris (C. G. P. C.) 884
Politician's Dream, The (Vitagraph) 622
RafHes Caught (Pathe) 24
She (Thanhouser) — Two reels , 976
Sheriff's Sisters, The (American) 6ig
Uncle Ned's Diplomacy (Gaumont) 802
Vanity Fair (Vitagraph) 886
Violin Maker of Nuremberg, The (Solax) 800
Water War, The (American) 192
"War" (Vitagraph) 800
Zigomar (Eclair) — Three reels 108
Random Shots of a Picture Fan, The 198
Random Shots of a Picture Fan, The 451
Random Shots of a Picture Fan, The 553
Random Shots of a Picture Fan, The 880
Record Breaking Performance by the Lubin Company 119
Reliance Under New Management 135
Real Esperanto, The. By W. Stephen Bush 273
S
Sales Company Employees' Ball 284
Scenario Writer, The. By Epes Winthrop Sargent 895
Scenario Writer, "The. By Epes Winthrop Sargent 981
Scenario Writer, The 1062
Situation in Macon 33
Simplifying the Teaching of History. By W. Stephen Bush 199
Something New. By Louis Reeves Harrison 970
Splendid Example, A 450
Staging the Passion Play 1055
Stingy Leaders. By Epes Winthrop Sargent 534
Suggestions to a Worried Critic. By W. Stephen Bush 794
T
Talk on Vaudeville in Picture Theaters 216
Taming an .Audience 617
Test of Taste, A 190
Technique And The Tale <;4t
Teacher of Teachers An Aid to the Teachers, The (Article i) 882
V
Vaudeville Picture Theater 120
Visit of a Royal Film Maker 48
W
Wants Projection for Scenario Writers. Bv Leo lard L. Hess 122
What Lecturing to the Pictures Means. Py Prof. Preston, Boston,
Mass 978
WTiat Was Her Object 972
Wheeler Slide and its Making, The 392
Where to Send Your Scenarios 1063
Wisconsin Elxhibitors Organize 34
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dates wliicli liavc been relc
indicate that the synopses i
Licensed Relea
Ail* a«U Evan W'ttb latlier— It
(Ulograiili)
Actor 111 ■ Naw Bole, An — Uc 4
Lubln) 740
Actur'a Hcarl— Itel'd l>ec. 23 (I'N 2U
AU»culurc» of Billy, The— lU'ld (. 056
grupli) ( •••• ""-M
Acruiiliiuv Klopoment, Ad — Itel'd 1. Ita-
graiili) •••• 148
AJacclo, The Ulrlliplaco of .M/lta-
Oct. 10 (Uauiiioiit) ■••• '••2
American lunurructu, The — Keo.tel'd
(Kalein)
Aiiicrlcua Ulrl. I'lie— Ui-ld Dec. f 27
Auioug llie Irlab Flalier Folk — OoO
(Kaloiu) lu)...lw>i
Auawer of tUe UoHca — Hel'd Oct. v. !fl>
April Fool— Kcld Uec. 11 (Sell 650
Arablui] Cuatuuia — Kcl'd Uec. l.'irapli). 00
Arbutus— Keld Not. 8 (Vltagr SXi
Arrati-Na-l'ogue — Tbrce reel*— .i>Qt). . . 827
(Kaleui) 412
Art vg. Mualc — Uel'd Uec. 20 i ec. 4
Artlsfa Soiia, Tbe— Kcl'd Oct 748
Aa lu a LuuklDg Olass — Uel'u 924
grapb) I )
Aatla, 'rUe— Held Nov. 10 (Pai.8 (Blo-
At tbe Stroke of Twelve-. 918
(Kaaaoay)
At tbe Tbresbold of Ufa- ^OT. 24
(KdUou) 570
Atbletlca vs. Giants— Kel'd Oc'Oct. 13
Auut llulda, Tbe Uatcbmak' 04
(Vltagrapb) isanaj).. 230
AUDt Jaue'a Legacy — Uel'd ^ Oct. 25
Auld Lang Syne — Tbree ret 228
(Vltagrapb) Lnbln)... 4o8
Awakening of John Bond, '. Nor. 7
(Edlaon) 412
'd Dec. 5
B 740
Baby and tbe Stork, Tbe —
grapb)
Bandits Bride, Tbe— Held n. 1 (Blo-
Battlc, Tbe— Held Nov. 0 1002
Belgian Cavalry at Kxcn (I'atbe)... 408
(Qaumont) apb) 412
Bear Hunt Komance — Uel'd 'd Nov. 4
Betrayed by a I'arasol — K 312
K C.) (I'atbe) 058
Between Fatber aud Son — U. 5 {C. G.
Better Man, Tbe— Uel'd U 1094
Betty's Boat— Uel'd Oct. 22 (Kiilem) ll'J2
Blrtb of a Howcr, Tbe— 1 Melles) 744
H. C.) )
Bill Bumper's Barglu— Relr. 14 (C. O.
Bill's Flute— Ueld Dec 490
Bird In tbe Uand— Uel'dS (Kssauay). 31-1
Black Arrow. Tbe— Ueld sm) 828
Blackbeard— Uel'd Nov. 9 (Essanay) .lUOO
Blind Deception, A— Uel'cJ (Edison)... 410
Black Cbasm. Tbe— Uel'd g) 670
Bootlegger, Tbe — Uel'd ?3 (Lnbiu) 572
Bo'snn's Watcb, Tbe — Ut (Vltagrapb) . . 830
Brother In Arms, A — Uel (Sellg) 492
Brockton Fair and Horse 22 (Edisua). 0T4
—Uel'd Dec. 13 (E 15 (I'atbe)... 490
Broucbo Billy's Cbrlstm rockton, Mass.
23 (Essauay) 828
Broncbo Billy's Adveer — Uel'd Dct.
(Essanay) 918
Brown of Uarvard — Rel'el'd Dec. 30
Busy Cupid, A— Uel'd 1006
Buckskin Jack, tbe Eil (Selig) 918
Dec. 12 (Edison) . (Qaumont) 054
Burglar's ilard Luck, T:Jlenmore — Rel'd
P. C 827
Burlesque Bull Fight, 1 Dec. 25 (C. 0.
P. C.) 1010
Bully of Bingo Gulc ,Oct. 30 (O. G.
(Sellg) e' 0 <.
By Way of Mrs. F o Dec. 20
(Vltagrapb) -R.^d 10O8
CIubm.» O't- !•»
I'd Oct 68
Cabin Boy, The— RePI'd De<
Captain Brand's WUi-el'd De.
Captain Barnacle, igraph)... 14S
(Vltagrapb) d Oct *. (Sellg).. 312
Cattle UusUer's Fa— Rel'd Oct. 30
(Essanay) P Conne. 316
Cain and Abel — Bel. Not. 18
Care Homes In the ■' of Xor 492
26 (Oaomont) .> p. o.).. 570
tamoens. The Port . — Rel'd Rel'd Not.
157S— Rel'd De :i 572
California RcTolut.el'd NoT.-e. Lisbon,
(Kalem) »-Rel'd I 744
Carr's Begeneratiocl> — Rel'd 'd Oct. 6
Caught With the
graph) Ml— Rpl-.tagraph) . .
CbaUenge, Tbe — Re 25 (Bio-
Chief 'a Daughter, i "d Oct. ' 1008
Child of the West, ,'»'ot. 9 (fat) 744
-Rel'd 0(1 (Sellg). S32
1-4— Rel't Essanay) . .1000
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i^ to the Stories of ttie Films.
tiic Moving I'Ktuic World wc have compiled a cuniplelc list of films with their
c past tiirec months. Some of the films listed, and which have no page numbers,
shed liy the manufacturers.
Circus In Australia— Uel'd Oct. 4 (I'atbe)..,
Cinderella (;i reels)- Uel'd Jan. 1 (Sellg) lUOO
Ciulu, A I'lcturemiuu Town of Portugal — Uel'd
Oct. 7 (GttUiuonl)
Codllah Industry, Newfoundland — Uel'd Jan. 6
(Edison) 1002
(jollecu Buwn, 'Ibc — Tbree reels — Uel'd Oct, 18
(Kaleiu) 144
(.'oiisplrucy AKiilust tbe King, A — Uel'd Oct. 20
(Ediaon) 1S2
Coals of Fire— Uel'd Oct. 23 (Sellg) 220
Cotton Goocl.4 Factory In Fruuce Uel'd Jan. 3
(Eclipse) 1000
Coward, i be— Uel'd Nov. 4 (Patbe) 318
Coiiuelie, The — Uel'd Nov. 0 (Sellg) 4o8
Convert of San Clemeute, Tbe — Uel'd Nov. 20
(Sellg) 570
Cowlmy'B Sister, The— Uel'd Jan. 0 (I'atbe) .. .lOtH
Cowboy Coward, The — Uel'd Uec. 10 (Easanay) 827
Cowboy Lift — Uel'd .Nov. 23 (I'ulbe) 570
Cowboy Artist's Jonah Day, 'Ibe — Uel'd Jan. 3
(Kaleui) 1090
Cowboy's Adopted Cblld, Tbe — Uel'd Jan. 2
(Selig) 1000
Comic Game!) In Singapore — Uel'd Not. 24
(C. G. P. C.)
Crosa of Pearls, X'be— Uel'd Oct. 19 (Melles)..
Crab Industry, Tbe— Uel'd Nov. 29 (Lubln)
Cruzy Dope— Uel'd Oct. 4 (Patbe)
Cure of Jobu Douglas, Tbt. — Uel'd Oct. 18
(Lubln)
Curing a Ueckless Student — Bel'd Dec. 80
(Gaumout) 1004
ISO
056
144
Daddy's Boy and Mammy— Rel'd Oct. 0 (Vita-
graph 01
Daniel Boone's Bravery- Uel'd Oct. 18 (Kalem) 144
Day at West I'uint Military Academy, New
York— Uel'd Oct. 24 (Edlsou) 2'.:8
Day With a Circus, A— Uel'd Dec. 8 (Sellg) ... 744
Daughter of tbe Clown, Tbe— Kel'd Nov. 17
(C. G. P. C.) 406
Dan, The Lighthouse Keeper — Rel'd Nov. 20
(Kalem) 672
Daisy Cowboys, Tbe — Rel'd Dec. 0 (Edison) 748
Dad'a Smash UP— Rel'd Dec. 21 (Patbe) VJA
Deacon's Reward, Tbe — Kel'd Oct. 13 (Essauay) 64
Desert Well, Tbe— Uel'd Nov. 15 (Kalem) 494
Uesert Claim, The — Uei'd Nov. 25 (Essauay)... 570
Uestiuy Is Cbaugelesa — Uel'd Jan. 5 (Vlta-
grapb) 1004
Diamond In tbe Uougb, A — Uel'd Dec. 4 (Selig) 744
Done Brown — Uel'd Oct. 17 (Eclipse) 150
Doll, Tbe— Uel'd Dec. 30 (Patbe) lOlO
Dooiey'a Scheme — Kel'd Nov. 13 (Biograpb) 494
Doubly Desired Orphan. A— Uel'd Oct. 29 (Vlta-
grapb) 1006
Dr. BUI'S Patient— Uel'd Oct. 2u (Essanay)... 148
Driving Home tbe Cows — Kel'd Jan. 1 (Kalem). 1090
Dude Cowboy, Tbe— Kel'd Jan. 5 (Kalem) lOOO
E
Eleanore Cuyler- Rel'd Jan. 2 (Edison) 1002
Empty Saddle, The — Rel'd Not. 10 (Essanay).. 408
Engineer's Daughter, Tbe — Rel'd Nov. 10
(Kalem) 410
Eplso«le Under Henri III, An— Rel'd Nov. 3
(C. G. P. C.) 318
Episode of Early Mormon Days, An — Rel'd Dec.
14 (Patbe) 532
Escape From tbe Dungeon, Tbe — Bel'd Not. 25
(Gaumont) 572
Eskimos in Labrador — Rel'd Dec. 13 (Edison).. 828
Eugene Wrayburn — Uel'd Oct. 2 (Edison)
Evil Power, An — Kel'd .Nov. 30 (Selig) 6M
Era's Faithful Furniture — Uel'd Dec. 8 (C. O.
P. C.) 750
Eva Moves In— Uel'd Oct. 20 (Patbe)
Evaageline — Uel'd Dec. 18 (Selig) 918
Eye for an Eye, or The Last Days of King
Henry III, France — Uel'd Nov. 8 (Eclipse) 412
Evils of Impure Literature — Uel'd Jan. 6
(OanmoQt) 1090
ESx.ess Baggage — Rel'd Nov. 17 (Essanay) 492
Eara and the Fortune Teller— Uel'd Oct. 4
(Eclipse)
K
False Suspicion, A— Rel'd Oct. 17 (Essanay) . . 14S
Fairyland of Frost and Snow, A — Rel'd Oct. 17
(Eclipse) 160
Fair Exchange is no Robbery — Rel'd Dec. 27
(EcUpse) 1001
Fairies' Banquet, The — Rel'd Oct. 25 (Edison) 228
Family Pet's Revenge, The — Rel'd Oct. 24 (Es-
sanay) 230
Failure, Tbe — Rel'd Dec. 7 (Biograph) 827
Vather and tbe Girls — Rel'd Dec. 30 (Lubln) . .1010
Fighting Schoolmaster, The — Rel'd Oct. 16
(Vltagrapb) 144
Flabermaid of Ballydavid, The — Rel'd Not. 17
(Kalem) 404
First Man. Tbe — Rel'd Dec. 12 (Essanay) 827
Fires of Driftwood— Rel'd Dec. 20 (Vltagrapb) 020
Flower Girl of IL.a3 Palmas, The — Rel'd Dec.
13 (Path( 833
F}ash in the N The— Bel'd Dec. 2o (Kalem) 922
lllrla — Held Oct. U (I'atbe)
FoulUbuuaa of Jealuuay, lua — Uel'd Oct. 14
( V Itagrapb) 210
Foreater H I'lvu, ilio -Ueld Oct. 28 (Eaaauayj 2U2
I'oolball lU-ru, A -Uvld .Nov. X8 (Eiuauay)... OM
lulling of lied Uugau, Itie — Uei'd I>«v. 21
(Eaaauay) 918
Fuul I'lay (I'nree Ueela)— Uel'd Oct. 0 (Edlaon)
tut tbe Flag of Frauce — Ucl d Oct. 11 (Kalaw) 04
For tbe Uivu of .Mike — Uel'd Jan. 0 ( Eaaaua> ) . 1 00 >
For Ilia I'ul n .Make Ucl'il Dec. IW (Helig) Wlt»
Fur Maaaa a Suke -Ueld Oct. 7 (Patbe)
tor Her Urutber a Sake--U<-ld Oct. Ju (Kaleui)
I- or Memury'a Suke -Uel'd Uvc. 28 (Eaaaoay)..l<«>4
Iridulu — Uel'd Oct. 28 (Gaumout) 312
FrunclHcan I'riara of Killaruey, Ireland — Bel'd
Nov. 29 (Kalem) 656
Freshet, Thu— Uel'd Nov. 28 (Vltagrapb) (iOti
lieezlug Auntlu — Uel'd Jan. 5 (EOlauU) 1UW2
iTuuUer Girl's Courage. A— Uel'd Dec. 5 (Hcllg) 744
Frontier Doctor, A — Uel'd Uec. 9 (Basanay)... 744
1 rom tbe Field to toe Cradle — Bel'd Oct. 7
(Lubln)
From Pity to Love — Bel'd Uec. 20 (Gaumout). .1(XM
Funeral In Annam— Bel'd Oct. 27 (Patbe)
Gambler'a Inlluence, Tbe— Bel'd Oct. 13 (Lubin) 62
Gambler's Dream, Tbe — Uel'd Oct. 16 (Paluc) 15u
Gay lime lu New Xork City — Uel'd Nov. 1
(Lubln) 314
Get Ulcb gulck Ball and Ford— Uel'd Oct. 12
( Eaaauay ) 64
Gee Whix— Uel'd Nov. 9 (Essanay) 4U8
Getting Married — Uel'd Nov. 24 (Sellg) 572
Gelling Even With Emily — UelO Uec. 8 (Ea-
sanay) 744
George Warrlngtou'a Escape — Uei'd Dec. 14
(SeUg) 832
Git a Uo«a— Uel'd Oct. 19 (Lubln) 144
Girl and Tbe Motor Boat, The— Bel'd Nov. 8
(EdlBou) 314
Girl and tbe Sberlfl, I'be— Bel'd Not. 14 (VIU-
grapb) 406
Girlish Impulse, A— Uel'd Dec. 11 (Lubln) 828
Glimpse Into the Yelluwatune Natioual Park —
Uel'd Dec. 1 (Kalem) 656
Glimpse of San Franclaco — Uel'd Nov. 20
(Patbe)
Gossip, Tbe — Uel'd Nov. 3 (Vltagrapb) 316
Goodlellow'a Cbrislmaa Eve, A — Uel'd Dec. 15
( Essauay ) 827
Greatest of Engineering Feala, Tbe — Uel'd Nov.
1 (Kalem) 312
Grandfatber'a Violin— Bel'd Oct. 20 (C. G. P.
C.) 318
Grandma — Uei'd Oct. 2 (Easanay)
Grand Cbartcreuse, The — Uel'd Oct. 4 (EcUpse)
Grouch Cure, Tbe — Uel'd Nov. 21 (C. O. P. C.)
Guy Fawkea, or Tbe Gunpowder Plot — Bel'd
Nov. 22 (Eclip&e) 572
Guerrero Troupe — Uel'd Oct. 13 (Patbe)
Oypsy Bride, A— Kel'd Oct. 26 (HeUes) 230
H
Hack and Schmidt Bout, The — Bel'd Dec. 14
(Eaaauay) 827
Half-Breed's Daughter, The — Bel'd Nov. 22
(Vltagrapb) 674
Harbor ol MaraelUes, France — Uel'd Dec. 13
(EcUpse) 827
He Fought for the U. 8. A.— Bel'd Nor. 7 (Es-
sanay) 408
Head for Business, A— Rel'd Dec. 4 (Lubln) 740
Heart of Nickelte. The — Rel'd Uec. 8 (Edison) 740
Heart of tbe King's Jester, Tbe — Rel'd Jan. 3
(Vltagrapb) 1094
Her Cowboy Lover — Bel'd Nov. 0 (Vltagrapb).. 412
Her Exclusive Hat— Bel'd Oct. 21 (Lohln) 144
Her Little Slipper— Bel'd Dec. 9 (Patbe) 75o
Her Mother interferea— Uel'd Not. 23 (Bio-
grapb) 572
Heroes of the Untiny— Rel'd Not. 20 (TIU-
graph) 574
Heroism- Rel'd Dec. 12 (Qaumont) 827
Her Pet— Reld Dec. 14 (Biograpb) 832
He Who Laughs Last— Rel'd Uec. 18 (Kalem) 022
Her Wedding Ring- Bel'd Oct. 14 (Edison) 64
Ul Feathertop at the Fair — Rel'd Not. 2 (Es-
sanay) 314
Higher Toll, The— Rel'd Dec. 27 (Kalem) 10O4
Hindu Jewel Mystery, Tbe — Bel'd Not. 15
(EcUpse) 492
His Better Self— Rel'd Oct. 20 (Sellg) 148
His Brother's Double — Rel'd Nov. 25 — (Lubin) 574
His Chorus Girl Wife— Rel'd Nov. 13 (Lubln).. 492
His Daughter'a Bracelet — Bel'd Dec. 28 (Pathe)lOlO
His Exoneration — Uei'd Oct. 5 (Lubin)
His First Long Trousers — Kel'd Not. 3 (Selig) 312
His Last Cent— Rel'd Dec. 1 (Vltagrapb) 658
His Stubborn Way— Kel'd Oct. 3 (Lubin)
His Wife's Secret— Uel'd Dec. 0 (Vltagrapb)... 830
Hobo Luck— Bel'd Dec. 6 (Patbe) 750
Home— Rel'd Nov. 24 (Edlaon) 574
Hot Time In AtlanUc City, A— Bel'd Oct. 14
(Lubln) 62
Hour of Execution, The — Bel'd Not. 11 (Qau-
mont) 4ia
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
r
fiouM of Kducatlon— Rel'd »Nov. 11 (Gaumont)
House That Jack Built, The— Uel'd Not. 11
iLubln) 410
How Itetty Captured the Outlaw — Rel'd Dec. 1
(Kalem) ,_ 656
How Mrs. Murry Saved the American Army —
Kel'd Oct. 10 (Edison) 64
How Sir Andrew Lost His Vote— Rel'd Dec. 22
(Edison) 922
How Texas Got Left— Rel'd Nov. 23 (Kalem).. 572
How tbe Telephone Came to Town — Rel'd Oct.
25 (Edison) 228
How they Stopped the Run on the Bank —
Rel'd Oct. 19 (Sellg) 148
Hubby's Scheme— Rel'd Not. 14 (Essanay) 492
Uutcbliison, Kas., Centennial Celebration — Rel'd
Jan. 5 (Sellg) 1090
Hypnotist, The— Bel'd Dec. 5 (yitagraph) 830
I
Ice Formations at Odessa, Russia, The — Rel'd
Jan. 2 (C. G. I'. C.) 1094
Icebergs oft the Coast of Labrador — Rel'd Nov.
11 (Edison) 510
Idle Boast, The— Rel'd Opt. 4 (Lubin)
ImpurtiiQt Si'i'iies in I'arls, France — Rel'd Dec.
i) (Uaumont)
Incendiary Indians— Rel'd Nov. 20 (Pathe) 658
Indian Flute, The — Rel'd Oct. II (Vltagraph) . . 6ti
Indian Vestal, An— Rel'd Oct. 9 (Sellg) 62
Industries of the South and West — Kei'd Dec.
15 (SeUg) 832
Infancy of Moses, The— Rel'd Jan. 2 (C. G.
P. C.) 1094
In Frontier Days— Rel'd Oct. 26 (Pathe) 232
In Japan— Rel'd Nov. 24 (Sellg) 572
In the Clutches of a Vapor Bath — Rel'd Dec.
30 (Vltagraph) 1008
In the Days of Gold— Rel'd Nov. 13 (Sellg) 492
In the Grip of Alcohol {Two Reels)— Rel'd Dec.
15 (C. G. P. C.) 827
Inner Mind, The — Rel'd Nov. 2 (Sellg) 312
Innocent Bnrglar, An — Rel'd Nov 24 (Vltagraph) 574
International Heartbreaker, An — Rel'd Dec. 13
(Edison) 828
Inventor's Secret, The — Rel'd Oct. 23 (Biograph) 226
Island Omedy, An— Rel'd Oct. 27 (Edison) ... 228
Italian Blood — Rel'd Oct. 9 (Biograph) 62
J
Jack'a Umbrella — Rel'd Nov. 9 (Lubin) 410
Jealous Wife, A— Rel'd Oct. 4 (Eclipse)
Jesting Princess, The — Rel'd Nov. 4 (Gaumont) 312
Jlmmle and His (Country Uncle — Rel'd Nov. 14
(Gaumont) 492
Jlmmle In Love — Rel'd Oct. 24 (Gaumont) 230
Jimmle's Midnight Flight— Rel'd Oct. 10 (Gau-
mont)
Jlmmle Tricks His Landlady — Rel'd Dec. 5
(Gaamont) 744
John Brown's Heir— Rel'd Dec. 6 (Edison) 746
Joab'e Suicide — Rel'd Oct. 12 (Biograph) 62
Joke on the Joker, The — Rel'd Jan. 4 (Bio-
graph) 1092
E
Kid from the Klondike, The— Rel'd Oct. 28
(Edison) 228
Kiddles' Christmas, The (Two Reels) — Bel'd
Dec. 20 (Lubin) 924
KIduy and the Cowboys— Rel'd Oct. 27 (Vlta-
graph) 230
Kloday Tribe Equilibrist. The— Bel'd Nov. 23
(C. G. P. C.)
L
Lady Godiva— Rel'd Oct. 21 (Vltagraph) 148
Launching of the Battleship Revadavla, Qulncy,
Mass.— Rel'd. Oct. IS (Edison) 152
I/eaves of a Romance — Rci'd Oct. 7 (Edison)..
I.Jeutenant Grey — Rel'd Nov. 10 (Sellg) 408
Life Boat, The — Rel'd Nov. 25 (Vltagraph)... 574
Life In the United States Army — Rel'd Nov.
21 (Edison) 574
Little Animal Trainer— Red'l Oct. 9 (Pathe).. 68
Little "Injln"— Rel'd Oct. 30 (Sellg) 312
Little Spy, The— Rel'd Nov. 17 (Vltagraph).. 495
Living Peach. The — Rel'd Nov. 15 (Edison) 494
Little Red Riding Hood— Rel'd Nov. 30 (Es-
sanay) 654
Little Widow, Tbe — ^Rcl'd Dec. 22 (Sellg)... 918
Little Morlti Is too Short — Rel'd Oct. 3 (Pathe)
Life Saving School In Australia — Rel'd Nov. 30)
C. G. P. C.)
Logan's Babies — Rel'd Nov. 8 — (Edison) 410
Logging and Milling In Sweden — Rel'd Oct.
27 (Pathe)
Long Arm of the Law, The — Rel'd Dec. 6
(Kalem) 748
Long Road, The — Bel'd Oct. 26 (Biograph) 226
Long Stride. The — Rel'd Dec. 7 (Essanay) 744
Love and Hatred — Rel'd Nov. 4 (Edison) 316
Love at Gloucester Port— Rel'd Dec. 15 (Vita-
graph) S.'iO
Love Decides — Rel'd Dec. 8 (Lubin) 924
liove In the Hills— Rel'd Oct. 30 (Biograph).. 314
Love Moulds Labor— Pel".' v.. v. 1 (Pathe) 316
Love's Labor Lost — Rcl'i " C . 7 d.nMn) 746
Love's Renunciation — Rel'd Nov. 11 (Pathe).. 406
Love's Victory— Uel'd Oct. 28 (Lubin) 226
Lost Freight Car, The — Rel'd Oct. 25 (Kalem).. 226
Lost Necklace. The — Rel'd Nov. 25 (Pathe)... 570
Lnck of Reckless Roddy, The — Rel'd Nov. 6
(Kalem) 410
Lnckless Banker. The— Rel'd Dec. 6 (Eclipse) . . 744
Lndwig from Germany — Bel'd Nov. 4 (Edison) 494
Lure of the City, The— Bel'd Nov. 28 (Edison) 494
M
Madeira, Portugal— Rel'd Oct. 18 (Eclipse).. 150
Madge of the Mountains— Kel'd Oct. 31 (Vlta-
graph) 316
Madman, Tbe^Rel'd Dec. 5 (Essanay) 744
Mue's Suitors- Rel'd Oct. 11 (Edison) 64
Maid's Double, The— Rel'd Dec. 29 (Kalem) . .10i>4
-Making a Six-Ton Cheese— Kel'd Oct. 13 (Sellg) 62
Making Cheddar Cheese— Rel'd Oct. 11 (Eclipse) 68
.Making of a Man— Rel'd Oct. 16 (Sellg) 148
.Maid at the Helm, The — Rel'd Dee. 7 (Sellg) - . 744
.Maid of Argod, The— Rel'd Dec. 23 (Gaumont) 918
-Mall-Order Wife, The— Rel'd Jan. 2 (Essanay) .1090
.Marooned— Kel'd Oct. 14 (Pathe) U8
.Man for All That, A— Rel'd Dec. 2 (Edison) 660
Maniac, 'rhe— Rel'd Oct. 16 (Lubin) 144
Man In the Taxi, The— Rel'd Nov. 27 (Lubin) 656
Maoress, a Spanish Town — Rel'd Nov. 11 (Gau-
mont) 412
Masked Huntsman, The — Rel'd Oct. 21 (Gau-
mont) 150
Master Cupid, Detective — Rel'd Oct. 5 (Essanay)
Mate of the "John M," The— Rel'd Oct. 4
(Biograph)
Mate of Alden Besse, The— Rel'd Jan. 4
(Seligj 1090
Maud Muiler— Rel'd Oct. 6 (Sellg)
.Marvelous Transformation — Rel'd Oct. 9 (Pathe)
Making ArtlQclal Flowers — Rel'd Not. 7
(C. G. P. C.)
Mesquite's Gratitude, The— Rel'd Oct. 20
(Kalem) 144
Mexican, The — Rel'd Nov 4 (Lubin) 314
Message From Beyond, A — Rel'd Oct. 4 (Vlta-
graph) 316
Mexican as It is Spoken — Kel'd Nov. 2 (Melies) 318
Mistress of the Hacienda Del Cerro, The — Rel'd
Oct. 9 (Kalem) 64
Missing Will, The — Rei'd Oct. 10 (Vltagraph) 66
Mix-up in Raincoats — Rel'd Dec. 25 (Biograph). 1008
Mike's Hero — Rel'd Oct. 18 (Edison) 152
Miser Miner, The— Kel'd Nov. 16 (Melies) 498
Miser's Heart, The — Rel'd Nov. 20 (Biograph) 572
iMlssion Father, The— Kel'd Dec. 21 (Melies).. 827
.Military Air Scout, The — Kel'd Dec. 12 (Vlta-
graph) 830
Millionaire Barber, The — Kel'd Dec. 22 (Es-
sanay) 918
Mother is Strong on Hypnotism — Rel'd Oct. 27
(Essanay) 232
Modern Rip, A— Rel'd Dec. 25 (Selig) 1008
Modern (Cinderella, A — Kel'd Nov. 7 (Edison). 410
Modern Weapons for Fighting Fire, New York
City— Rel'd Dec. 26 (Edison) 1006
Mountain Law, The — Rel'd Dec. 2 (Essanay) . . 654
.Molly Pitcher— Rel'd Dec. 11 (Kalem) 828
.Mother's Remorse, A — Rel'd Dec. 16 (Pathe) . . 832
Mother-iu Law Raises — Rel'd Dec. 27 (Pathe). 1010
Mr. and Mrs. Suspicious— Kel'd Dec. 13 (Lubin) 828
Mr. Bragg, a Fugitive — Kel'd Oct. 3 (Biograph)
.My Brother Agostino — Kel'd Nov. 20 (Lubin) . . 570
Mysterious Stranger, The — Rel'd Nov. 29
(Eclipse) 654
N
New Superintendent, The— Rel'd Nov. 16 (Sellg) 492
Newsboy's Luck, A — Rel'd Nov. 16 (Lubin)... 492
Night Herder. The — Kel'd Nov. 21 (Selig) 750
Nicotine Conspiracy. A — Kel'd Nov. 30 (Lubin) 656
Noble Enemy, A — Kel'd Jan. 4 (Lubin) 1094
Norma from Norway — Rel'd Dec. 13 (Kalem).. 828
Nomadic Tribes in El Kantara, Algeria — Rel'd
Oct. 23 (Pathe)
0
Object Matrimony— Rel'd Jan. 1 (Lnbin) 1094
Oh! What a Tlianksgiving Day — Rel'd Nov. 30
(Patiie) 658
Oil Country Romance, An — Rel'd Nov. 23
(Melies) 498
Old Sweetheart of Mine, An — Rel'd Oct. 16
(Edison) 152
Old Fidelity — Rel'd Nov. 23 (Essanay) 750
Old Billy— Rel'd Nov. 9 (Selig) 408
Old Doll, Tbe— Rel'd Dec. 23 (Vltagraph) 920
One of the Mashers— Rel'd Oct. 11 (Pathe) 68
On Separate Paths — Rel'd Oct. 17 (Sellg) 148
One on Reno — Rel'd Nov. 2 (Lubin) 314
One Way to Win — Kel'd Dec. 25 (Lubin) 1008
On His Knees— Kel'd Dec. 2 (Vltagraph) 658
One Touch of Nature — Rel'd Dec. 11 (Vltagraph) 830
Opening Flowers — Rel'd Oct. 21 (Gaumont).... 150
Ordered to Move on — Rel'd Oct. 18 (Eclipse) . . . 150
Ostrich Plume Industry, France, The — Rel'd
Oct. 24 230
Other Fellow, The— Rel'd Jan. 5 (Sellg) 1090
Out Generaled— Rel'd Oct. 12 (Sellg) 62
Outwitting Papa — Kel'd Oct. 11 (Essanay) 312
Outlaw Deputy, The — Rel'd Nov. 4 (Essanay) . . 314
Outskirts of Paris, The — Rel'd Nov. 14 (G.iu-
mont) 4P2
Our Navy— Rel'd Oct. 3 (Vltagraph)
Oyster Industry, The — Rel'd Jan. 1 (Lubin) . .1094
P
Pardoned by the Governor — Rel'd Oct. 11
(Eclipse) 68
Paid Back— Rel'd Dec. 28 (Sellg) lOOH
Path of True Love. The — Rel'd Jan. 6 (Vita-
graph) 1094
Pathe's Weekly No. 40 — Rel'd Oct. 2 (Pathe)..
I'athe's Weekly No. 41 — Rel'd Oct 10 (Pathe) 150
I'athe's Weekly No. 42 — Rel'd Oct. 17 (Pathe) . . 232
Pathe's Weekly No. 43 — Rel'd Oct. 23 (Pathe).. 316
Pathe's Weekly .N"o. 44 — Rel'd Oct. 31 (Pathe).. 408
Pathe's Weekly No. 45 — Kel'd Nov. 6 (Pathe).. 496
Pathe's Weekly No. 46— Rel'd N^^13 (Pathe)
Pathe's Weekly No. 47 — Rel'd No^^B (Pathe) . . 658
e'Biei
e's -,.7..'
Pathe'i
Pathe
Pathe's '■_
Pathe Tjfll^
Pathe wJil
Pa!'nt\'it'"»*'"'« ^^-^'"' ^^-^^''* '^: 932
P^l*C»«rr Ti^-Re^^ °-...^^ 834
^Z «:''-lltr?^GrangeVThellEel'd NOT. ^^^
Phoney ke ^" '
Pinl'^^f'.--; Encampment at Fort Blley,
P nch of (r, A^" 9 '^(Champion) • • • '^
Plcturesq|aun7lRe,.<j Oct. 14 (Reliance).. 154
^•^'*-- ■ Oct. 6 (Lux) ;.•••■;
•Tramp, The-Bcl'd Dec. 5 ^^
Plot AgalVert ^^'Jp.^^^UBel'd
Plumber, —Re xiiuuf.
Polnf of'''. -"kV-".' ■ ■ "^^^^^ ' ^-•. . .=^1012
''°"gr?pb)"'""'^«'«»^"'"°°-^"''''' °''- "^1016
Ponshid B^;«-A-BeV'd-6ct.-^-;Bi;on).... 322
Price of A Hon.
Priuicpalitjt \ o
(Gaurao . . ,
President T at i ^ The-Bel'd Not. 20
(Essana "^ ' I>»4
Promoter, 1— Rel'W '/.V 'noV.' 18 (Powers)... 504
Princess Chting-riP/Vo^'iT (Solax) 580
p. 30 (Imp) 664
4 (CSiamplon) ">'»
PrOTidential ead-|.",.d
Prisoner of xlco, .,.,, v-
"-"'"""-'" ugbfnec.
S^a^n
Professor's
(Pathe)
Puritan CJouri
Pull for ShoSa
5«4
l-^el'd Nov. 24 (Lux)
. \.4l'd Dec. 23 (Imp) -.-lOie
-' •- ^'- 23
d Dec. 23 (Reliance)..... 1014
..-Bel'd Nov. 15 (Champion). 498
Tbe— Rel'd Dec. 6
Quniceville Re,
Queen's Trea<ry,'
VI of Fr.
Quick! A Pliber- • ustry. The— Bei a x^^v:. ^ ^.
Vuiw-ReVd OctV'25(&)iai). 320
Raffles CaughtReri.if the Theater— Rel d Oct.
Ranch Girls rrib' ^f:
(Pathe) )_Rel'd Dec. 2 (Imp) ■^o*
Ranchman's D!?htei. i)itlon. The— (Rel'd Dec. ^
mont) .) ;•■ ,ii
Ranchman's Dt o.ae— Rel'd Oct. 10 (Bison)., lo*
(Melies) » rd Dec. 6 (Reliance) . ._^ »^
Rangoon, India-Rel'dirs, The— Rel'd Nov. 23
Rebuked Indian The- S?"
Red Cross Mart. A— .j'd Dec. 2 (Reliance).-. <E«
Reparation— Kel Oct.jent, The— Rel'd Oct. 31
■• Revenue" and e Gir' '■, iTZ
Renegade Broth', Tbe,e— Eeld Nov. 4 (Powers) rfw4
Regeneration— Kd Ocv. 23 (Rex) •;,■;■, mo
Revolution in ,e Bac^el'd Dec. 31 (BepubUc).loi-
Oct. 25 (Paje) ting the National Traln-
.. 754
. .1016
-Rel'd Dec.
4 (Beliance) ■
70
Reform Candidal. The-jcago, Ill-
Reckoning. The-Kel'd
Reporter. The — Ifl'd No)ec. 28 (Imp)
Reason Why, Tl) — Rel'-
Resourceful Loves — Rel
Review of the Austrian q
Duke Francis Ferdi
(Gaumont) -fl Oct
Reformed Santa Claos, A
graph)
Revenge is Sweet — itel'd > K
Right John Smith, Tbe— R ^
Rise and Fall of Wear/'el d inov
Nov.
Right or Wrong— Kel'd >'' e' (Bison) 1 ! ^ ^ ^0
Right Name but the Wr.'^t- " "'g'^^jj'ison) 838
27 JSelig) ^. . . . V, Vc 30 (Gt. North.) .1100
The— Rel'd Oct. 3 ^^
" Oct.
236
7 (Bison). .^ 498
1 (Edison) >-. 1-b^Bel'd Noy._-. ^.^
Rival Stage Lines, The — P^
Romance of the Desert — R
Romance of the 60'6, A — R- ■ • " ' "
Romance of the Mummy — l*-**^-
The — Rel'd
P- C.) ^■■'ThP-l^Bel'd Not. 13
Romance of the Rio .*• The— Bei a ^^
(Selig) -• ie (Bei) ' ' • ■ ^80
"""^"'tEdLon)' .':"'^- B-i^. ^-^'''^..^Z:.'^.m
Romance of Wall "•TheHReld Dec. 1
(Vltagraph) .... ine— iv ^^^
Roped In-Rel'd Jan ' ' ' ; ■'o.'^^ers) '.::.' ■ ^^
Royal Romance, A— I -thl'd Oct. 14 (Nestor) 156
Rover Is Jealous — Ra ' 21 (Imp)
Rural Conqueror, A— "he "(ArJ u Dec. 26 (Bison). 1100
el'd Oct. 14 (Powers) 72
Salt Industry in Sicily
Santa Clans and the
Saved by the Flag — R< ,^
Saving the Special— R .Rel'd Oct. 20 (Than- ^^
•o lard L'(Ambrosio) ^T. . .
U'rof. PrNov. 9 (Rex)....-- °^^^'xsf.
Not.
Dec. 6 (Ke-
Saved from Himself — I
(Edison)
Saving Sign, The — Ref
Scandal Mongers, The- the Alps — Rel'd
Scenes on the C. S. Shi-
11 (Pathe) '—Rel'd
Scenes off the Coast ' •••••
Dec. 26 (Gaumont^ le of the Pacific-
Selecting His Heiress
graph) .)
Seeing Indianapolis — R'
Sergeant White's Peril-|
Sealed Confessloi», Th^
mont)
Secret of the Confessloi
P. C.)
Seeing Washington — Re
Showing Uncle — Rel'd
Sheriff's Decision. The— 1
Sioux Lover's Strategy
,\il.
B78
752
, 836
Dec. "is ' (Champion) 836
aark— Rel'd Jan. T^^^
Oct. 9 (Imp) • ■"«
The— Rel'd Dec. 5 ^^
>assage — Bel'd Oct.
■.■(■Yankee)" (Vil.' 9) 998
26 (Thanhonser) . .101*
*The-Rei;d D^-,t>26
■('EcYair^ 1096
':k)met) ; ~^^- .Iwf
THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD
"IS
'juclatr ll»>u-Rerd Oct. 18 (Yankoe) i'>
ttrongrr Mm.. The— Ilel'd (Vt. SO (American). 416
HtrauK.M K.ld Not. ao (Bel) 758
Struck >1 l>ec. (J (Neetor) 8W
8ultc»«- The— Held Not. 4 (Neetor). 418
T
Tele of ■ Cat. Tlie-Beld Not. 2 (Rei)... 418
''•llor >V>nta to Bo Tald— Rel'd Not. 26
(ItaUi
Tempter nad Dao CupId, Tbe— Bcl'd Oct. IS
( niTii.oaer) 70
T. raraaol, Tbe Rel'd Not. 14
504
1 t-. R<«rd Jan. 5 (Comet) 1008
" <t. Antbonj-. The — Bel'd Oct.
. . 234
I K.'I'd Not. 28 (Tbinboaaer) .. . 660
1,, ' , w 1 . Uol'd Oct. 28 (Rcllanrc). 32l)
[,-■ I: i:. .; N 1 20 (American) 5J*0
1' .1 S' N.! M. .: RelM Oct. 10 (Powers) 72
li.it I-.!- 1 llaliy -Itcrd Oct. 21 (Nestor) 236
I .ir \ moon Oir— Rel'd Oec. 30 (Nes(or) . . llXIS
III,. l;i A of tlie r.Hir— Kel'd Jan. I
(riiaipplon) 1100
The PaasliiK— Rel'd Jan. 2 iThanhonsor) 1086
Their Burnlar— Rel'd Not. 3 (Tlianhoiiser) 320
Three Shell Oame. The— Bel'd Not. 6 (Ameri-
can) 418
Three Danghtera of the West— Rel'a Oct. 16
(American) 238
That Kid From the East— Rel'd Not. 18
(Nestor) 582
Theft of Mona Lisa, The— Rel'd Not. 2S (Great
Northern) 666
There Fell a Flower— Held Dec. 7 (Eclair)... 758
Those Jersey Qjwpnnchera — Rel'd Oct. 4
(Champion)
Through the Air — Rel'd Oct. 5 (.\merlcan^
Tie That Blnda, The— Kel'J Dec. 25 (Comet). .1016
Town Marabal, The— Rel'd Oct. IS (Nestor) 236
Tommy's Camera — Rel'd Not. 3 (Lax) 416
Too Mnoh Indian — Rel'd Not. 28 (Powers) 666
Tony and the Stork— Rel'd Dec. 7 (Imp) 756
Touring Brussels — Rel'd Dec. 19 (Thanliou.<ier) . 926
Tom Bo.v, The — Rel'd Dec. 19 (Thanhonser) . . . . 030
Trapper's Daughter. The — Rel'd Ocv. 18 (Reli-
ance) 284
Trail of tbe Eucalyptus— Rel'd Oct. 26
(American) 324
Track Walker. The— Rel'd Not. II (Reliance). 498
Trnirl.- Joke. A Rel'd Dec. 18 (Eclair) 1100
Trinity. The— KcI'd Jan. 4 (Imp) 1(»6
T V." •rner, A-UeI'd Not. H (Nestor).. 5«<i
I Picture. A— Rel'd Not. 20 (Sola\) 752
I the Staff, A— Rel'd Dec. 11
i( Immplon) 838
Turn of the Wheel, The— Bel'd Dec. « (Re-
Ilnnrr) 831
T Hie- Bel'd Do.-. 0 (Reliance) K34
1 « Monkey- It4.|M Oct. 14 i.Vmbroalo) 234
1 . . 1 and One of His Trlrku— Uel'd Oct.
■1 I Amtiroslo) 234
Twee<lle<luiii Marries an .\merlcao Olrl — Bel'd
Dec. '."O (Ambroslo) HOO
Tweedledum'* Motor Car— Bel'd Not. 8 (Am
br<>«lo) 498
Two Ilooiini. The — Bel'd Not. 17 (Yankee)... no«
Two Itrowns, The — Bel'd Nov. 20 (Champion). 602
O
I'ncle Pete'a Base— Bel'd Oct. 16 (Imp) 168
Ups and Downs of Balferty. Ttie— Bel'd Dec.
11 (Ctomet) WO
V
Van Osl.n Jewel, The— Bel'd Oct. 30 (Yankee) 320
VlilMltu.les of Fate, The— Bel'd Oct. 28 (Great
Northern) 326
Views of Montserrat. Italy— Rel'd Not. 21
(Powers) .''.SO
Views of Lake Como— Rel'd Dec. 2 (Powers).. 660
Views of Genoa, Italy — Rel'd Dec. 12 (Powers). S42
Violin Maker of Nurembnrg— Bel'd Dec. 22
(Solax) 1014
Victim of Competition, A— Bel'd Not. 11
(Great Northern)
W
Wnlf, The— Rel'd Oct. 26 (Imp) 232
War In Tripoli, The — Uel'd Dec. 20 (Ambroslo) . 1100
Warrior's Treachery. A— Rel'd Oct. 20 (Rlson). 2M
Waiting at the Church— Rel'd Not. 6 (Imp)... 414
Water War, The — Rel'd Not. 2 (.\merlcan). 41fi
Way of the West, The — Rel'd Not. 16 (Ameri-
can) 500
Wanderer's Return. Tlie— Rel'd Dec. 2 (Powers) 666
Weighed In the Scale — Bel'd Sept. 30 (Re-
liance) 70
Wenona's Broken Scheme — Rel'd Not. 10
(Bison) 498
Western Bride, A— Rel'd Oct. 17 (Bison) 234
Wealrrii Feud, A S (Ne.
Woaleru Girl . I 1 Dec. 27
Wenti-rn One .Mi - A— Bel'd
I lUw.nt
\\hB( II,.. Indiana DI4— Bal'd Oe.
•on)
We M"et— Rel'd Not. 14 (Powi,
in Was Little— Bel'd Dm. J,^
When T Got uii liao— liel'd Not. 22
,, 676
WI.e., .i..t Waa WUd— liel'd Not. 29
I Nenlor) 752
When Heart Wlrei Croe»— Bel'd Dec. 16
( Powera ) ***
Where Steel Meet* Ckwde— Bel'd Dec. 26
(Powers) 1018
wnilte- Medicine Man, Tbe— Bel'd Not. 15
I NcHtor) 580
While Fa-Ana R*ca|>c— Bel'd Not. 24 (Blaon). 022
White I-ullpa, The— Bel'd Oct. 7 (Great North-
ern) 72
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Wife's .\wakeolng. The- Bel'd Not. '> ' tI4
Will of PniTldence. The— Uel'd Not. Ji ••''•9
Will You Marry Me— Uel'd I>ec. 31 i\. »«
Winter In Switwrland- -Bel'd Dec. u I'.nm
Northern) 840
Winning of Wonega, The — Bel'd Not. 14
(Rlson) B7«
Winning Papa's Cooaeiit— Rel'd Oct. 4 (Re-
liance)
With the Tlde--Bel'd Jan. 6 (Powera) 109«
Woman's Wit, A— Bel'd Not. 11 (Great North-
ern ) 808
Wrodtllng and Wrestlers — Bel'd Oct. 4 (Am-
broslo) 70
Wrong Bottle. The — Bel'd Dec. 26 (Eclair) 1100
T
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Yankee Doodle — Bel'd Dec. 4 (Champion) 756
Youth: Queen of Hearts— Bel'd Oct. 23
(Eclair) 822
Young Squaw's BraTcry, A — Rel'd Not. 3
(Bison) 416
Z
ZIgomar— Rel'd Not. 20 (Feature) 788
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