Moving Picture News (Jan-Jun 1913)

THE MOVING PICTURE NEWS 33 SHADOW EFFECTS In the production of '"Satan"' the Ambrosio people have introduced a novel and altogether effective scene when it represented the flagellation of Christ by means of shadow effects, and it is to be hoped that the next time the crucifixion is filmed by any producer it will be after the same manner. To do it thus will relieve the scene of much of its gruesomeness, that must of necessity appear when the cruel execution is projected in full view upon the screen. Executions by rope, guillotine or by the electric chair are proscribed by boards of censors, and why should not the Crucifixion? While the scene is religious, it is nevertheless painful to view, and a more convincing and impressive effect would be obtained if this suggestion should be adopted. NICHOLAS POWER COMPANY NOTES Mr. Will C. Smith, assistant general manager, has returned from a trip through Central New York and Pennsylvania, during which he attended the Moving Picture Exhibitors' Convention at Wheeling. W. A a. While in Pittsburgh. Mr. Smith secured the approval of Power's 6A with motor drive by the Bureau of Electricity of Greater Pittsburgh. The Walturdaw Company. Ltd.. of London, England, has recently installed eighteen Power's 6's in London and suburbs. Through the Picture Theatre Equipment Company, of New York, there has been installed one Power's 6A and Inductor in Karl Stromberg's Theatre, Hempstead, L. I. Two Power's 6A with motor and mechanical speed control have been installed in the Colonnade Theatre. 542 Nostrand avenue, Brooklyn. Two Power's 6A have been installed at the Harris Theatre, Pittsburgh, and one No. 6A at the Lyric Theatre, Pittsburgh, through J. G. Foley, Johnstown. HALLBERG "ECONOMIZER" INSTALLATIONS As a fair sample of his ability to furnish current saving and controlling devices for all circuits, Mr. J. H. Hallberg, "The Economizer Man,-' reports that in one mail during the past week he received orders from F. M. Taylor, Academy of Music, Newburgh, N. Y., for Hallberg A. C. to D. C. Economizer, 60-amp. outfit; W. N. McConnell, Bijou Theatre. Quincy. 111., 500-volt D. C. Economizer ; Albert Kauffman, Rome. N, Y., Mercury Rectifier and Edison Model B. M. P. Machine; M. Schneiderman, Bath Beach, Brooklyn, N. Y. one No. 6A Power's with motor drive and Induction Current Saver. In preparation for the summer season of open-air shows, Mr. Hallberg also reports the customary large demand for Hallberg Standard A. C. Economizers. These well-known current savers are carried in stock for either 110 or 220-volts A. C. circuits, ready for immediate shipment. KAY-BEE AND BRONCHO INDIANS The making of the two and three-reel Indian military dramas, which have taken such a hold on picture play lovers throughout the country, has opened up a new field of endeavor for the American Indian, and many well-known chiefs of the leading tribes are now appearing in the various Western companies to great advantage. They are paid a regular salary, which keeps them amply provided with tobacco and their beloved "fire water." It would be hard to find a more contented lot than those Indians who have been fortunate enough to secure engagements with various companies, and among these Sky Chief and his wife, or more properly speaking, his squaw, are examples. The old Indian, who is 104 years old, was one of the participants in the great Custer massacre, and many are the thrilling stories which he can relate of that historic encounter. He has developed into a really creditable actor, and his portrayal of the various roles assigned to him would do justice to a more finished artist. He is chief of a band of 100 Sioux Indians, which appear in the Kay-Bee and Broncho pictures, produced by the New York Motion Picture Company, and has entire charge of all their movements before the camera. He takes his work most seriously, and the managing director, Mr. Thomas H. Ince, considers Sky Chief one of the most intelligent Indians he has ever met. LOUISE VALE IN ITALIAN DISTRICT In order to get the proper atmosphere for a comedy the Pilot is turning out, Miss Louise Vale, their leading lady, spent two days down in the Italian section of New York. Miss Vale played the part of an Italian sweetheart in Pilot's release of May 15th, "Tony the Tenor," and her characterization is superb. * * * * Miss Maude Fealy, guest of Miss Louise Vale, leading lady of the Pilot Company, spent all Monday at the Pilot studio. Miss Fealy has recently signed up with one of the film concerns at a large salary. They were both guests of the Famous Players' Studio on Wednesday of last week. Eagle Lake, Tex.— W. A. Moore bought the New Grand Theatre. Earlington, Ky. — J. E. Wawcett bought the Princess Theatre. Brainerd, Minn. — Paul Perkins sold his interest in the Grand Theatre to Clyde Parker and Eugene McCarthy. Huntington, Ind. — Northern Indiana Motion Picture Company to operate theatres. Incorporated capital, $5,000. Incorporators : R. G. Mitchell, M. W. Strauss, I. E. Clark. The Approved Machine for Motor Drive THE MO TI0 GRAPH MOTOR DRIVE MACHINE (known as No. 1002 Chicago), has been approved for use in Chicago — New York — Boston — Philadelphia and other large cities, and by The National Board of Fire Underwriters. —NO OTHER MACHINE HAS AN EQUAL RECORD — Have you examined our Motor Drive ? Our constant speed, fully enclosed motor is far ahead of the old variable speed type. 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