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Vol. XIII, No. 17.
Universal Beauty Contest
There is little doubt but that the Universal Film Company's Beauty Contest, a happy thought of Joe Brandt's, is going to be one of the biggest things of the year, as far as publicity is concerned, for, at present forty-two of the leading papers of this country are working in conjunction with the Universal to find just who is the most beautiful girl in each state.
The contest began in the majority of the fortytwo papers on the first of April and already several thousand photographs have been sent in by girls all over the country, and each mail is adding large numbers to the list.
On or about May 22 the winners of each state will be announced and these winners will board a special train at Chicago which will carry them to Universal City. Upon their arrival there a committee will decide just which one of the group is the most beautiful and she will be offered a position as a Universal star in one of the West Coast companies, at a star's salary. She will be known as the most beautiful girl in America, or, the American Beauty.
Arrangements are now being made with one of the largest theatrical concerns in the world to give this American Beauty a week's engagement at one of the best theaters in New York City, where she will exhibit the latest fashions of the season. After this engagement she will return to Universal City and at once start work in one of the Universal companies.
While on the coast the party will make Universal City its headquarters and will make detours to the San Diego and Panama-Pacific Expositions. The Universal has been fortunate enough to obtain Mrs. Champ Clark as leading chaperone of the party.
subjects, released by the Reliance, many photoplay theaters will be enabled to afford their small patrons regular children's days.
Tennessee May Have Censors
The creation of a Tennessee board of censors for moving pictures is the purpose of a bill introduced in the lower house of the Tennessee legislature on Tuesday, March 30, by representative Nichols. The proposed board which was recommended in a message by Governor Rye is patterned somewhat after the National Board of Censors.
The bill provides that each reel of film shown in the state must first be inspected by the board, which is to be composed of two men and one woman. The board members are to receive $15.00 each annually, and the censors will tax each film inspected $1.00, if it be the ordinary one thousand foot length, and $2.00 if the subject is a multiple reel.
Before any film can be exhibited it must be preceded on the screen by a leader reading "Approved by the Tennessee Board of Censors" followed by the number of the film. The bill, if passed, will take effect within ninety days following its passage.
Mutual Adds Child Players
A distinct novelty is provided for small motion picture "fans" in the foundation of an entire company of children, all under the age of ten, for regular work at the Reliance-Majestic studios at Hollywood, Calif. This company, which is under the direction of C. W. and S. A. Franklin, is to work out a series of photoplays especially for children.
The plots to be handled will be designed to appeal first of all to the children, and will constitute a regular Reliance offering. It is felt that with other childhood
"The Commuters" Ready
George Kleine will give a private exhibition of his latest photoplay "The Commuters" featuring Irene Fenwick, supported by Charles Judels and a superb Broadway cast, at the Candler theater, on West Fortysecond street, New York, Monday, April 19, at 10:30 a. m. All exhibitors and their friends are invited. "The Commuters" will be released April 26.
Chicago Theater Installs Pictures
The La Salle Opera House, Chicago, 111., became the temporary home of moving pictures this week. The much discussed film, "Three Weeks," was on view there from 9 in the morning until 11 at night, running continuously, with all seats selling at 25 cents. This motion picture feature was the object of a royal battle between the Chicago censor board, controlled by Major Funkhouser, and Mayor Plarrison. No children will be admitted.
Successor to "Neptune's Daughter"
Contracts have been executed between a syndicate of motion picture producers and Captain Leslie T. Peacocke, author of "Neptune's Daughter," under the terms of which "The Mermaid" will be released in seven reels as a special feature for September bookings. The plans include a trip to the Bermudas utilizing the wonderful scenic effects used in "Neptune's Daughter."
Simultaneously with the launching of "The Mermaid," Captain Peacocke's play of the same name which was orginially constructed for Annette Kellerman will appear upon the legitimate boards. Arrangements have been made to feature Nell Shipman in the part of. the Mermaid and it is more than likely that Miss Shipman will collaborate with Captain Peacocke upon the construction of the photo drama.
A unique feature of the production is that one hour after contracts were executed, enough foreign territory had been sold to more than pay for the cost of production. Frederic Shipman who bought the rights to Australia and New Zealand on "Neptune's Daughter" has secured the first refusal to "The Mermaid" which will follow up the tremendous success he is now having with "Neptune's Daughter" in Australia. Three other contracts of importance have already been closed. The picture will be exploited upon a percentage basis in the first class theaters of the United States and Canada.
Rolfe Secures Another Big One
R. A. Rolfe announces the signing of contracts between the company bearing his name and the famous writer, George Ade, by which Mr. Rolfe comes into possession of the screen rights to the author's celebrated play and book "Marse Covington," which, as a play and as a novel enjoyed the widest vogue and in the pictorial production the Rolfe people will have the aid of George Ade, who will work on the scenario. Edward Connelly, who originated the role of Marse Covington in the play, will have the lead. The production will be staged at the Rolfe studios, Yonkers. N. Y.