Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

42 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No. 1. CABMGL M YE&r CARMEL MYERS IN "My Unmarried Wife" An American Play with French Dressing From the Recipe by FRANK R. ADAMS A Piquant Morsel for Jaded Appetites "If it's a Bluebird it's got to be good." Book through any Bluebird Exchange or Bluebird Photoplays, inc. 1600 Broadway New York Traveling Picture Show for Troops A traveling moving picture show, in the form of a specially built automobile, is the latest acquisition of the Netherlands soldier. It has been invented with a view to bringing cheer into the monotonous and hard life of the troops engaged in guarding the frontiers of Holland during the winter. A cyclist theatrical company was already in existence, pedaling from one detachment to the other to give its performances. The new movie car resembles an ordinary military freight automobile. Arrived on the spot where the performance is to be given, the automobile is stationed in front of the hall into which electric power is conveyed by means of a long wire that is carried with all other requisites in the car. All that has to be seen to locally is the provision of a suitable hall. The staff comprises driver, electrician, pianist and movie operator, for whom comfortable accommodation is provided in the car. Booked for Long Runs "The Planter," the seven reel spectacle based on Herman Whitaker's popular and sensational novel, has been playing to five to seven day runs in the big houses of the larger cities on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Exhibitors who have played the Mutual special declare that it possesses rare box office value based on the popularity of the novel, the fame of the author and the popularity of the star, Tyrone Power. After a run of a week at the Central theater at St. Louis, "The Planter" was rebooked for four days and did a record business. It played four days at the Strand theater at Seattle, five days at the Bijou theater at Atlantic City, ran all Thanksgiving week at the Boston theater, Boston, played for five days at the Royal theater, Des Moines, and five days at the Strand theater in Duluth. Eric Campbell Dies in Auto Crash Eric Campbell, the big fellow over whom Charlie Chaplin has triumphed a dozen times, was killed last week in an automobile collision in Los Angeles, Cal. Miss Jean Crosby, a motion picture actress, and Harold Schneider, a scenario writer, who were in Campbell's car, were injured, and W. A. Hollenbeck, who was alone in the other car, suffered a broken leg. He assisted, however, in extricating Campbell's body, which was buried under his machine. Campbell leaves a wife in San Francisco, who is the sister of Mrs. William Corey, the wife of the steel magnate. Campbell is perhaps best known for his acting the role of the tough extraordinary in "Easy Street," the film in which Chaplin burlesqued a police man. Goldwyn Casting Department Moves Following the resignation of Adolph Klauber as casting director, Goldwyn's casting department has been moved from the New York offices at 16 East Forty-second street to the studio at Fort Lee, where all applicants will be received in future. Mr. Klauber severed his connection with Goldwyn to devote his time to personal interests. Secures French Drama for Screen The Famous Players-Lasky Corporation announces that it has secured "La Tosca" for the screen and that Pauline Frederick will appear in the role of Floria Tosca. an