Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

X H B R H R D THE FILM STOCK MARKET By PAUL H. DAVIS & COMPANY Chicago two views of placing dynamite on trestle; firing at dynamite Bid Asked American Film Company 45 55 85 95 98 100 10 16 8 12 Mutual Film Corporation, pfd 13 16 New York Motion Picture Corporation.. 45 52 North American Corporation, com 20 States Film Corporation, com 20 1 1J4 H Vs Quotations Dec. 11th, 1917. This department will furnish, on request, such statistics as are available concerning the above or other motion picture stocks, providing such request does not call for an expression of opinion concerning the policy of the companies or the future prices of the stocks. OFFICIAL CUT-OUTS MADE BY THE CHICAGO BOARD OF CENSORS "The Fighting Trail" No. 11 (Vitagraph) — Reel 1: Three closeups of gun fight between Gwyn's men and outlaws; attack on and abduction of girl; three scenes of holdup of driver and wagon; closeup of gun pressed to man's side; scene of outlaw forcing man in wagon to drive faster; closeup of Gwyn and outlaw fighting on floor just before the former is shot; subtitle, "I'll drop him in his tracks if you make a sound"; man shooting Gwyn; Gwyn shooting outlaw in ambush; binding girl. Keel 2: Binding girl's hands to saddle: shooting Gwyn from horse; binding Gwyn; all scenes of tying Gwyn to tail of horse; horse dragging Gwyn; subtitle, "You've had a hard time coming, but you'll have a harder time going back." "The Fatal Ring" No. 19 (Pathe) — Reel 1: Two holdup scenes; shorten fight scene between Spider and Carslake; action of Carslake slugging Spider; actual slugging of Spider; throwing him over roof and body striking ground; two scenes of Spider shooting; slugging Carslake; subtitles: "You will never trouble us again"; "Refuse and the next shot will be at your eyes"; three holdup scenes by Priestess. Reel 2: Three scenes of holdup of Pearl; three scenes of holdup of servants; threatening boy with gun; binding boy; holdup and slugging of Pearl; stealing from Pearl; holdup of Pearl on rocks; shooting man in hand. "The Fatal Ring" No. 20 (Pathe) — Reel 1: Two scenes of holdup of Pearl on rocks; man stealing ring from tray; subtitle, "Don't waste your talents on petit larceny"; chloroforming Priestesses; theft of box. Reel 2: Stabbing Priestesses' follower in hut; stabbing Spider; Carslake stabbing Arab. "The Mark of Cain" (Pathe} — Sword thrust from behind bushes; Jap overpowering policeman; shooting of chauffeur. "Sweethearts Jim and Grace" (Warner) — Four shooting scenes; view of threatening letter. "Zollenstein" (Falcon) — Striking man on back of head. "Fear Not" (Butterfly) — Reel 4: All scenes of dope fiend, alone, sitting at doctor's desk. Reel 5: Six scenes of dope fiend raving in doctor's office; vision of noose around girl's neck. "The Savage" (Bluebird) — Additional cutouts — Reel 3: All closeups of half-breed leering at girl at brookside; all but first scene of half-breed chasing girl; entire incident in cabin after half-breed lays unconscious girl on couchbed and including all closeups of man's passionate contortions and girl's scared face; subtitle, "The white man's instinct struggling for supremacy"; all other views of couple, including subtitle, "They'll kill you for this." "I Will Repay" (Vitagraph) — Reel 1: View of $1 bill. Reel 2: View of $1 bill. Reel 3: Flash two long gambling scenes; view of silver money on table. Reel 4, subtitle: "I tell you, Virginia, this woman is his — "; young man giving $5 bill to Miss Adair. "Double Crossed" (Hart)— Reel 1: Five scenes of stage holdup; two scenes of outlaws carrying strong box away; three scenes of outlaws dividing spoils. Reel 2: Shooting Mexican at doorway. "Deep Dyed Villain" (King Bee) — Reel 1: Seven scenes of bathing girl on bank; scene of girl at gate where stick strikes her; three scenes of girl on steps wringing her bathing suit; view of money in box; girl flipping skirt. Reel 2: Striking girl's father on head; girl throwing herself on bridge exposing her underwear; two scenes of man making motions to girl. "The Lost Express" No. 11 (Signal) — Three riot scenes; shooting sheriff. "The Good for Nothing" (World) — Subtitles: "But you must marry me"; "If you tell my father you will never see me again"; "Ie seems that I am never going to marry you." "The Fighting Trail" No. 14 (Vitagraph)— Reel 2, subtitle: "For the price of a few bottles of mescal we can get enough glycerine to blow up the trestle' on bridge. "The Great White Way" (Wharton)— Reel 1, subtitle: "Go, go and take that brat with you." Reei 2, subtitle: "No, Charles, it is all over. H« accused me of infidelity. Keel 4: Slugging man and robbing him; throwing man over precipice. Reel 5: Shooting minister; subtitle: "Where did you get that peachy kid"; scene of couple exchanging significant glances; subtitles: "In the toils"; "Let me have the kid and you don't owe me nothing for your fare"; paying woman money. Reel 6: Slugging old man. Bluebird and Butterfly Programs for January Announced by Universal Universal has completed the Butterly and Bluebird programs through the month of January. The scheduled publication dates for the Butterflys are: "The High Sign," with Herbert Rawlinson, December 31; 'The Wolf and His Mate," with Louise Lovely, January 7; Grace Cunard in "Hell's Crater," January 14; "Madam Spy," starring Jack Mulhall, January 21; Harry Carey in "Phantom Riders," January 28, and another Louise Lovely production, "Painted Lips," February 4. The Bluebird productions start off with Violet Mersereau in "The Girl by the Roadside," December 31; "My Unmarried Wife," with Carmel Myers, January 7; Mae Murray in "Face Value," January 14, and "Broadway Love," with Dorothy Phillips on January 21. The production for January 28 has not as yet been decided upon, but it is probable that either Franklyn Farnum or Ruth Clifford will be starred. After two years of service with the American Film Company, Ashton Dearholt has joined the Bluebird forces and is now playing leading role opposite Carmel Myers in "The Green Seal." William Russell Soon to Begin "Polo Jack" Final Film of Series William Russell will soon present series of six pictures, Charles Turner Dazey story wh Master," and "New York Luck duced by William Russell under The screen adaptation of James E. Hungerford, the wellAmerican Film Company. Francelia Billington will have the leading feminine role opposite Mr. Russell. start work on the final of his entitled "Polo Jack," another ich promises to excel "The Sea ," also by Mr. Dazey and proEdward Sloman's direction. "Polo Jack" is the work of known author engaged by the Fox Feature "Unknown 274" Dec. 16. An unusually large cast, containing the names of numerous favorites of motion picture patrons, is announced by William Fox for the Fox Special Feature, to be published December 16. The title of the production is "Unknown 274," the star is June Caprice, and the supporting company, comprising ten actors and actresses, includes Kittens Reichert, Florence Ashbrook, Tom Burrough, Inez Marcel, Dan Mason, Richard Neill, Jean Armour, William Burns and Alexander Shannon. Another important member of the company is "Lady," the dog. THIS WEEK AT DOWNTOWN CHICAGO THEATERS ALCAZAR — Petrova, "A Daughter of Destiny," with Mme. Petrova; World, "The Tenth Case," with June Elvidge; Mutual, "Miss Jackie of the Army," with Margarita Fischer; Paramount, "The Secret Game," with Sessue Hayakawa; Paramount, "Molly Entangled," with Vivian Martin; Metro, "An American Widow," with Ethel Barrymore; Artcraft, "The Rise of Jenny Cushing," with Elsie Ferguson. BIJOU DREAM — Petrova, "A Daughter of Destiny," with Mme. Petrova. BOSTON— World, "The Tenth Case," with June Elvidge; Mutual, "Miss Jackie of the Army," with Margarita Fischer; Paramount. "The Secret Game," with Sessue Hayakawa; Paramount, "Molly Entangled," with Vivian Martin; Metro, "An American Widow," with Ethel Barrymore; Artcraft, "Rise of Jenny Cushing," with Elsie Ferguson; Paramount, "Tom Sawyer," with Jack Pickford. CASTLE — Paramount, "Bab's Matinee Idol," with Marguerite Clark. ORPHEUM — Today, "Today," with Florence Reed; First National Circuit, "Alimony," with George Fischer. ROSE— Artcraft, "The Silent Man," with Wm. S. Hart. ZIEGFELD — Artcraft, "Reaching for the Moon," with Dooglas Fairbanks. 40