Moving Picture News (Jul-Oct 1913)

12 THE MOVING PICTURE NEWS JUST GOSSIP By The Mahoney There has been much speculation as to the identity of The Mahoney, and some criticism as to his methods, h As we live in an era of "limelight," we have concluded to Pset into its rays, in our proper person, and set at rest all conjV'-" £, so that misunderstandings may be obviated in the future. Our policy shall prevent two widely divergent characteristics, viz. : principal "booster." when we meet deserving people, and principal "knocker," when brought into contact with pretenders, counterfeits, and "four-flushers," and all persons who down in their hearts know that they are uncertain quantities, and are living in an atmosphere of falsehood and deception. That we have qualified in the world of journalism, we may N state, that our early life was contemporaneous with such brilliant minds as : Alfred Trumble, Archie Gordon, Kenward Philp, Sam McKeever, A. M. Soteldo, "Jim" Connolly, Stanley McKenna, and others of their period, so we feel capable of presenting original matter in an original manner. * ^ ^ ^ Glen White has been announced as the new leading man of the "Dragon," late "Ryno" Company at City Island. Can it be possible that Jack Noble has been so lax in judgment and discernment as to allow Frank Smiley to escape? No ! Perish the thought ! Frank is too valuable an asset to any studio, for those in control, to relinquish, when once in possession. We have seen and admired his excellent work in many of the "Ryno's" recent releases, and sincerely hope to recognize Frank's virile and striking personality in their output for sometime to come. ^ ^ ^■ Interesting and timely themes with efficient actors make the really effective pictures ; the director in many instances being merely an adjunct or disciplinarian to keep them in check; for actors and actresses who know their art, when "in action," direct themselves. Many stage directors, be it in drama or the motion picture, enjoy celebrity and distinction through the happy condition of their surroundings when producing a drama or photo-drama. To illustrate : What director could fail of happy results even with an indifferent story and bad photography (and we have seen some recently) if a selection could be made from the following named marvelous exponents of the silent drama. Maurice Costello, Mark McDermott, Warren Kerrigan, King Baggot, Arthur Johnson, Francis Bushman, Frank Smiley, Walter Hale, Jack Richardson, Ed. Bonner, Harry Pollard, Charles Ogle, Randolph Gray, Robert Gerup, George Periolat, William Shay, Bob Brower, Charles Kent, Frank Dayton, Charles Graham, E. P. Sullivan, Bob Daly, William Mandeville, Bob Broderick, Florence Turner, Lottie Briscoe, Mary Pickford, Florence Lawrence, Miriam Nesbit, Gertrude McCoy, Louise Lester, Laura Sawyer, Margerita Fischer, Adelaide Kroell, Alice Joyce, and many more we could name but lack of space prevents. At some time in the near future we intend to go into this matter with greater preparation, for it is a subject of interest and worthy careful analysis, and unless some one "beats us to it," we intend making a story well worth reading. * * * * According to recent advices Harold Shaw is not favorably impressed with the talent available for motion pictures on Albion's shores, and it is currently reported that overtures have been made to several of the Mahoney contingent who were prominent at that "home of uncertainty" on Eleventh avenue during his administration. Shaw's dilemma is not to be wondered at, for the Briton is by birth cold, slow and phlegmatic. Everything he does is measured and methodical. This style of theatrical work is all very well when exploited at the Empire, Lyceum, or some kindred place of entertainment under the management of Charles and Daniel Frohman, but in pictures, brilliant epigrams and trite dialogue must be emphasized by action, and the action must be strenuous, be it physical or facial, for motion pictures. We do not therefore wonder why Harold misses his faithful horde of adherents among the Mahoneys. We often wondered why the name, Alice, served as an inspiration for so many themes in poetry and song. For instance: "Sweet Alice, Ben Bolt" has been a melodious sentiment for decades. "Alice, where art thou" has been translated and sung in every known language. Then there is Alice Roosevelt Longworth, one of the most beautiful and universally admired Alices of our time, but Alice Joyce, of the Kalem Company, is a close second, with every indication that before long, she will distance all previous and contemporaneous Alices in the race for popularity, for her beauty is of such a delicate and distinctive character it might have served Mendelssohn as an inspiration for his Fruhlingslied, or Schubert, for his Serenade. As leading woman of the Kalem Company, Miss Jojxe occupies one of the most enviable positions in the world of filmdom, and she is as modest, retiring, and unassuming in her private character, as she is justly popular in the hearts of the public among whom she has hosts of admirers. REGULAR COPS SUFFER FOR RELIANCE COPS' FLIRTING Manager J. V. Ritchey was called upon to straighten out a case of mistaken identity that threatened to score some dernerits against the policemen of the ISth precinct police station. It seems that reports have been reaching the station house that some of the boys in blue were seen going into gilded cafes and talking to beautiful blondes in front of the Reliance studio. A sergeant of the 18th who is very much on the job made it his business to visit the vicinity of the studio, and was greatly surprised and shocked to see not one but several policemen enjoying a friendly chat with ladies of the Reliance Company. The men did not look familiar to him, and he was thinking the situation over when one of the bluecoats asked him in friendly tones if he "was working for Apfel?" "For Who?" "Why for Mr. Apfel." "No, I'm working for the city," said the sergeant in disgust, as he went in to see Mr. Ritchey about calling up the captain and telling him that the moving picture policemen were the only cops who talked to blondes in the 18th precinct. HALLBERG A. C. TO D. C. ECONOMIZER AT THE EXPOSITION A matter of especial interest to exhibitors from all parts of the country will be the demonstration of the much talked of Hallberg A. C. to D. C. Economizer at the International Exposition held at Grand Central Palace. This apparatus will be shown in the booth of the United Electric Light & Power Co., connected to a moving picture machine, affording an excellent opportunity to investigate the high merits of Mr. Hallberg's celebrated A. C. to D. C. Economizer. Copyright by International News Service. Scene from "International Polo Games," released by Edison Co. on June 30th. Exclusive rights to make pictures of the Polo match were obtained by this company and they believe this film to be the most remarkable picture of any Polo match that has ever been obtained. Spectacular and thrilling plays abound and the brilliant throng of spectators which forms tlie background adds to the impressiveness of the game itself.