Moving Picture Age (Jan-Dec 1922)

February, 1922 MOVING PICTURE AGE 31 A Screen Classic! "BLACK BEAUTY" FEATURING JEAN PAIGE Adapted from Anna Sewell's WorldFamous Story. VITAGRAPH INC. General Offices, 469 Fifth Avenue, New York City ALBERT E. SMITH, President JOHN M. QUINN, General Manager Book through your nearest Vitagraph Exchange VITAGRAPH BRANCH OFFICES Albany, N. Y 48 Howard St. Atlanta, Ga Ill Walton St. Boston, Mass 131 Arlington St. Buffalo, N. Y 257 Franklin St. Chicago, 111 839-843 S. Wabash Ave. Cincinnati, O Corner 7th and Main Sts. Cleveland, O Payne Ave. & E. 21st St. Dallas Texas 1801-1803 Commerce St. Denver, Colo 1734 Welton St. Detroit, Mich John R & Elizabeth Sts. Kansas City, Mo 17th and Main Sts. Los Angeles, Cal 643 South Olive St. Minneapolis, Minn 608 First Ave., North Montreal, Can 401 Bleury St. New Orleans, La 420 Camp St. New York. N. Y 1600 Broadway Oklahoma City, Okla...H5 South Hudson St. Omaha, Neb 1512 Howard St. Philadelphia, Pa ..1227 Vine St. Pittsburgh, Pa 117 Fourth Ave. St. John, N. B., Can 27-28 Prince William St. St. Louis, Mo 3310 Lindell Blvd. Salt Lake City, Utah . . 62 Exchange Place San Francisco, Cal 215 Golden Gate Ave. Seattle, Wash 1915 Third Ave. Toronto, Can 21 Dundas St.. East Washington, D. C 712 Eleventh St., N. W. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Can. 43-51 Louise St. in accurate portrayal the essential items of Jesus' time among men. I cannot but think, when reviewing such material as "The Dawn of Christianity," how clearly the Bible lessons may today be impressed upon the mind of the Sunday-School pupil. This picture, for instance, follows biblical facts faithfully, and no longer need the Sunday-School teacher feel that she is able to instill merely vague ideas in the thoughts of the children. "The Dawn of Christianity" is distributed by Kinema Film Service, 808 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. "RICHARD III" IN this version of the English classic the exhibitor who seeks accurate portrayals of bygone days will find satisfaction. The picture, in five reels, follows the story as closely as one could wish ; the physical condition of the film is excellent ; and the photography is satisfactory. The story of the princes in the tower is a tragic one, and the picture is plentifully sprinkled with executions and other sorrows — all of which must necessarily be included if the integrity of the picture is to be preserved. The aspirant to ermine struts villainously — oh, so villainously — and the headsmen whisk index fingers significantly across their jugular veins as they hurry in search of the next victim. The subtitles could be much improved. At present they are not complete sentences — for instance, "The Fight at the Bridge" ; and they do not explain sufficiently to make all of the action entirely clear. And if I were projecting that film I should not care to have the class witness the complacent bowing and scraping indulged in by the leading character, Frederick Warde, at both the start and finish of the picture, in the attire of 1922. This is not beneficial ; but covering the lens at the proper moment will dispose of this objection. The atmosphere of the times is admirably maintained in this version, and it can be made to play a worthwhile part in the school program. The film is distributed by Lea-Bel Film Company, 804 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. The Sunday-Night Problem (Continued from page 11) a better psychological effect than throwing the lights on and off. After the picture has been shown we receive the offering. Experience has taught us the value of having the offering late in the order of service. We finance our programs in this way. The loose offering has always more than paid for the cost of the picture. Then we sing a hymn from the screen, followed by the benediction and the SCHOOLS, churches, institutions, manufacturers and other non-theatrical users, contemplating [the purchase of motion picture machines and films, should obtain a booklet of valuable information which is supplied without cost by The Associated Manufacturers of Safety Standard Films and Projectors, Incorporated New York City Suite 1421, 440 Fourth;Ave. wmammmT Are You in Need of Reels? We make the PERFECTION REEL and carry it in stock in io and 14 inch sizes. It is superior to any other in the market, yet sells at regular manufacturer's prices. We also make the best FILM SHIPPING CASE in the market. Prices and Samples on Application PERFECTION REEL & FILM BOX CO. Not Inc. 807 W. Lake St., Chicago, 111. Please say, "As advertised in MOVING PICTURE AGE," when you write to advertisers.