The Moving Picture Weekly (1920-1921)
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THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY
International News.
No. 6.
Hearst News. No. 6.
Airplane Brings News of Wrecked Ship's Plight. — New York City.
Sub-Titles. — A Curtis airplane flies over the stranded Princess Anne to report on the ship's desperate condition. And on the return trip takes a peep at the Statue of Liberty. And a glimpse of the snowbound towers of lower Manhattan.
War Flame Throwers Help in Snow Removal. — New York City.
Sub-Titles. — Strapped to the backs of two doughboys the "American flamenwerfers" are tried out on the snow in Central Park. But the "oldfashioned" snow shovel proves more effective on Broadway.
France Welcomes the Shah of Persia.— Paris, France.
Sub-Title. — Minus his royal regalia, the Eastern potentate arrives for a brief vacation from kingly cares.
Troops Guard Piers in Cuban Dock Strike. — Havana, Cuba.
Sub-Titles. — Business men, soldiers and prisoners take a hand in breaking the tie-up. Cuban troops guard the strikebreakers. After a hard day's work — very, very near beer. The supply is large. This immense brewery keeps Havana from getting thirsty.
Daffy News.
East vs. West. — An Industrial Contrast.
Sub-Titles. — At Hoboken, N. J., an electric loading machine coaling a Uner. At Navasaki Japan, women are the coaling "machines."
Storm Wrecks the Famous Boardwalk.— Atlantic City, N. J.
Sub-Title. — The sea wall at Longport, just completed, smashed by mountainous waves. Expensive bungaloes in ruin.
Mighty Fleet Rests in Winter Quarters.— Chjuantancmio Bay, Cuba.
Removing the Danger From War's Remnants. — Dave, Belgium.
Sub-Titles. — Explosives gathered by the Recovering Service, now nearing the completion of its gigantic task. Destroying shell fuses in a broiling oven.
Border Troops in Preparedness Review.— El Paso, Texas.
Sub-Titles. — A bridge, built in record time, is blown up before the cavalry can cross. A crack cavalry troop in striking manoeuvres. Major General Howze praises the skill displayed. The United States Army is seeking 75,000 recruits and offers greater opportunities than ever before in the Nation's history.
Storm Plays Havoc On Atlantic Coast.
Sub-Titles. — Powerful breakers reduce seaside hotels at Rockaway Beach to driftwood. High tide and wind convert Norfolk, Va., into an American Venice — minus the gondolas,
French Honor the Heroes at Zeebrugge. — Calais, France.
Sub-Titles. — Marshal Foch takes part in laying cornerstone of memorial to British sailors who died to block Uboat bases. The cornerstone in place.
Fleets of the East and West in Practice.
Sub-Titles. — Uncle Sam's guardians of the Atlantic and Pacific plug the bull's-eyes — the rifle pit at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. At sea on the U. S. S. New Mexico, flagship of the Pacific fleet — 5 inch gun practice. Admiral Rodman and Commander Brainerd observe the results. When the monster 18 inch turret guns speak — a language understood by all races.
In the Public Eye. — Corncob pipes furnish diversion for Representatives Quinn (Mass.) and Rucker (Miss.). — Washington, D. C.
Sub-Title. — The Countess of Sandwich, American wife of the Earl of Sandwich, and her daughter. Lady Faith Montagu.
Metropolis Digs Way Out From Snow Blanket. — New York City.
Sub-Titles. — Bonfires — anything to get rid of the snow. Trenches of snow — the Public Library at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue.
In the City of Babel Where East Meets West. — Constantinople, Turkey.
Sub -Titles.— Waterfront of Sultan's Capital where Mohammedan, Gentile and Jew intermingle in a strange confusion of tongues. In the fish market — rife with an ever-present odor of the Orient. The peddler's wares, calculated to lure the coppers from the youthful Turk.
Rescue Passengers on Steamer Aground. — Off Rockaway Point, N. Y.
Svh-Titles. — Steamers and tugs stand by as huge waves threaten to smash to pieces the stranded Princess Anne. A life saving crew puts off in a desperate effort to rescue passengers. Landing the rescued at Battery Park, New York City, to rush those sufferinp from exposure to city hospitals. Dr. E. N. Garnsburgh. one of the rescued, who rendered medical aid to his unfortunate fellow passengers. Cantain J. W. Hallock and Lieutenant Roberts of the police patrol boat that rescued the passengers.
Border Guards in Review for Pershing. — El Paso, Texas.
Sub-Titles. — "Cats" haul the pontoons. Where's that doughbov that said a supply train had no "pep"? Up and at 'em!
"Indoor Sports" CaHoon by "Tad."
Special Attractions From April, 1919
MAE MURRAY in
"WHAT AM I BID?"
by
HARVEY THEW Directed by ROBERT LEONARD
RUPERT JULIAN
"THE FIRE*FLINGERS"
Story by WM. J. NEIDIG
Directed by RUPERT JULIAN
PRISCILLA DEAN in
'THE EXQUISITE THIEF"
by
HARVEY GATES
Directed by TOD BROWNING
HARRY CAREY in
"BARE FISTS"
by
EUGENE LEWIS Directed by JACK FORD
MAE MURRAY
in
"THE DEUCIOUS UTTLE DEVIL"
by
HARVEY THEW Directed by ROBERT LEONARD
MONROE SALISBURY in
"THE BUNDING TRAIL"
by
STUART PATON & JOHN CLYMER
Directed by PAUL POWELL
MARY MacLAREN in
"THE UNPAINTED WOMAN"
by
SINCLAIR LEWIS
Directed by TOD BROW^NING
MAE MURRAY in
"THE BIG MONEY PERSON"
by
REBECCA HOPPER EASTMAN Directed bv BOB LEONARD