Moving Picture News (Jan-Jun 1913)

THE MOVING PICTURE NEWS 3i Safety Secured by Construction of Apparatus ( From Consul-General Frank H. Mason, Paris) Safety from fire at cinematograph or moving picture exhibitions in Paris is secured not by inclosing the apparatus in a fireproof booth or cell but by the construction of the apparatus itself. In the case of large cinematograph theatres, the apparatus is generally placed outside the auditorium; but the chief security is in the construction of the machine, which may be briefly described as follows: The film is wound in a metallic cylinder called a "'choker." When in use the film passes downward in front of the lens and is automatically coiled in another metallic, fireproof "choker."' Only a small section of" the film — about 6 inches in length — is exposed to the rays from the lens, and should this section take fire it could not possibly ignite the portions of the film inside the "chokers" or cause a conflagration; but to avoid even this danger there is placed between the lamp and the lens a crystal vase or tank filled with water, which effectually prevents overheating the film by rays from the light. To further secure this result a flap or movable diaphragm of metal is placed close to and in front of the film, and this is opened only when the apparatus is put in motion and closes automatically when it stops, shutting off the light from contact with the film the moment the projection is finished or suspended. This device and the existing police regulations appear to be quite effective, and there is. so far as appears, no demand that the apparatus shall be further enclosed in a fireproof booth. (A copy, in French, of the official police ordinance which is required to be kept posted in all theatres, concert halls, and other places of public amusement, and which includes all the regulations relating to the subject now in force in Paris and the Department of the Seine, also an illustration of the machine described in the foregoing report, will be loaned by the Bureau of Manufactures.) ■ I Racine. Wis. — Dr. Evans, well-known Danville physician and owner of 5-cent houses throughout Illinois, will erect a moving picture theatre here. Duluth, Minn. — A $50,000 moving picture theatre building will be erected by the Bowe-Burke Company, contractors, on Second avenue west and First alley. Cost, $70,000. St. Louis, Mo. — Harry and E. Freund will erect a moving picture theatre on the south side of Broadway, between Geyer and Allen avenues. Cost, $40,000. Boone. Ia. — H. A. Watkins. formerly proprietor of the Lyric Theatre, has purchased two moving picture theatres at Centerville, la., and he and his son, Ralph, will take charge of them at once. IT'S FAMOUS AUTHOR'S WEEK Stewart Edward White and Richard Washburn Child, both well known to you, have written two splendid yarns for the present week's output — "ASHES OF THREE" Release Monday, May 26, 1913. By Stewart Edward White Warren Kerrigan as a derelict, a stupid creature with dulled brain, is a revelation, quite the opposite from the handsome Jack you are familiar with. A rejuvenation takes place, fostered by the giant mother love of a woman made insane by grief over her own lost boy. A powerful, well-told story. From the Ashes of Three a Man was Made! "ON THE BORDER" Release Thursday, May 29, 1913 The pretty dancer and the casual cowboy visitor at the cabaret fell in love. A Mexican waiter loved Chiquita with t'-e passionate ardor of his race. A Gringo get this dainty bundle of Spanish nerves and beauty? Never! He planned to destroy the cowboy lover by a drop of poison in his cup. What happened make a thrilling and entirely satisfying Western. "HER BIG STORY" Release Saturday, May 31, 1913 By Richard Washburn Child She loved the managing editor but she also loved the joy of the big, exclusive story. A corrupt political boss and the Mayor of the town got her job but couldn't keep the story from an opposition paper. How she landed it, in the Mayor's private library, laid him out with a statuette when he grabbed her, and finally found consolation in her lover-managingeditor, make a charming story. NOTE:— Handsome Lithos of popular American leads. No better business-pullers for your lobby. Ask your exchange. AMERICAN FILM MFG. CO. 6227 Evanston Ave. Chicago, 111. Lewiston, Ida. — E. D. Dickson bought the Lyric motion picture theatre. Aitkin, Minn. — F. W. Hall sold his moving picture theatre to John C. Moore. East Troy, Wis. — L. Churchill opened a moving picture theatre here.