Motography (Jan-Jun 1915)

January 23. 1915. MOTOGRAPHY 135 Corporation to appear in its "A Modern Magdalen." Miss Cathrine Clunties, also a recruit from the legitimate stage, together with William H. Tooker, who has appeared under the direction of such well known managers as David Belasco, Klaw and Erlanger and the Frohmans, constitute the trinity of stars. Mr. Barrymore is under contract with the Colonial Motion Pictures Company and it was through the courtesy of that corporation that his services were loaned to the Life Photo Film Corporation. Pending the completion of the repairs to the studio of the Life Photo Film Corporation at Grantwood, N. J., "A Modern Magdalen" will be staged at the studio of the Colonial Motion Picture Company. Itala Moves to Larger Quarters Plans for extending operations of the Itala Film Company of America, of which Harry R. Raver is the active head, necessitated larger and more desirable executive quarters. These were secured in the World's Tower Building at 110 West Fortieth street, New York City, and a large force of carpenters, painters and electricians have just completed the installation of the various departments necessary for the work of Mr. Raver's staff. The new offices embrace the majority of the Twenty-fourth floor of the building. Here the exploitation of "Cabiria" and other excellent Itala productions goes on without interruption. New subjects are arriving from the Torino studios and will soon be circulated in America. The excellence of Itala films has been proven by six years' continuous showing throughout the world and in spite of the apparent decline in state right sales generally, Harry R. Raver claims his product has been able to hold its own without loss of prestige or volume of sales. Cinema Club's Dance A merry party was that of the Cinema Camera Club's second annual dancing event which had its holding January 8 at the Palm Garden. Lillian Russell and Robert Edeson with Clara Kimball Young and William Farnum assisting, led the grand march and, had the flash not been set off prematurely, a photograph of the marchers and the prettily decorated hall would have been a valued souvenir of the occasion. As it was, this little incident in no way spoiled the fun and to the screeners and others of the industry, the evening was one of especial pleasure. Miss Russell in a white satin gown and ermine coat, took a two o'clock departure, though that by no means meant dispersing-time for the other guests. Clara Kimball Young wore a becoming frock of blue embroidered in silver and Irene Tarns, Clare Whitney Norma Talmadge, Cissy Fitzgerald, Bessie Learn, Viola Dana, Miss LeManna, and Ethel Lawrence were but a few of the other screen ladies who went to make a charming many. The various producing companies were respectively represented by the acting force, though none of the official heads were present. It was a happy and a merry party though, and Frank G. Kluger, the club's president, headed the committee which had to do with its arranging. Following are the officers and the committee members : — Frank G. Kluger, president ; Edward Wynard, first vice-president ; John C. Arnold, second vice-pres ident ; Philip E. Rosen, financial secretary ; William C. Marshall, recording secretary; Alfred H. Moses, treasurer and Eugene Gaudio, sergeant-at-arms. Harry H. Keepers was floor manager and P. J. McCaffray assistant floor manager. The Arrangement Committee consisted of Arthur A. Edeson, John Arnold, Philip Rosen, Al Armsbaker, Edward Horn and the Reception Committee, Henry Bredeson, William S. Forsyth, Irving Willat, Ollie Leach, Edward Wynard, John Van de Broek, Otto Brautigan, Hall Young, Eugene Cugnet, Carl Gregory, A. Lloyd Lewis, William C. Marshall, M. M. Robinson and William C. Thompson. "Heart of Maryland" Shown by Tiffany Co. Herbert Brenon is responsible for the competent direction of the many-reeled subject "The Heart of Maryland" which has Mrs. Leslie Carter in the leading role of Maryland Calvert, and William Shay and others of screen standing, providing able support. There were eight parts to the picture, as shown to a Sunday afternoon invitation attendance, January 10 at the Longacre theater, but six reels, it is said, is to be the release-length. There are many big and spectacular scenes which were splendidly handled and Mrs. Carter had legitimate opportunity for the display of her wonderful dramatic ability. "The Heart of Maryland" is a good picture, if for no other reason than the director's human treatment of human people. M." C. • Expert at Liberty C. V. Henkel writes to say that he is open for an engagement and desires the trade to know that though he has been identified with the executive end of film producing and distributing companies in the past, he is competent and has experience in the actual direction of motion picture productions. An opportunity to make use of Mr. Henkel's photographic, chemical, dramatic and inventive talent is thus presented. Mr. Henkel did most of the laboratory and studio direction in one of the early independent companies. Famous Players Visit Chicago Adolph Zukor, president of the Famous Players Film Company, Mary Pickford, that company's star, James Kirkwood, director, and Mrs. Pickford, "Little Mary's" mother, spent a day in Chicago last week while on their way to Los Angeles. Mr. Zukor was the guest of Messrs.-Jones, Linick & Schaefer, who control an important circuit of western theaters. The players continued to the JLos Angeles studio of the Famous Players, where they will remain for the winter and spring, and where Miss Pickford will be presented in a series of important feature productions. Great Northern's Betty Nansen Picture The Great Northern Film Company announces that it has for release an elaborate new production featuring the distinguished star, Betty Nansen. The photoplay is entitled, "A Woman of Impulse." It is in four parts and is said to suit superbly the requirements of this unusually gifted actress. In fact it is claimed that in her latest vehicle she is seen to better advantage than ever before. Miss Nansen is far too well-known and admired