The Moving Picture Weekly (1917-1919)
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THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY
Current Events
No. 1.
Reviewing Old Times With "Black Jack" Pershing. — Lincoln, Neb.
Sub -Titles. — Former Commander of the A. E. F. visits the University of Nebraska, where, 25 years ago, he served as an instructor. The reception line is more fearsome to General Pershing than the firing line. General Pershing and Mrs. J. S. Canfield, wife of the chancellor under whom Pershing acted as instructor. Meeting a Yankee hero of the Battle of the Argonne.
The Fresh Air Cure. — Guests at the Philadelphia zoo think it is more than a fad. — Philadelphia, Pa.
Sub-Titles. — Curiosity is a characteristic of the elk. Mr. Buffalo is just nosing around. Swan Lake. And a little fishing trip.
How To Be Graceful. — Miss Marguerite Walz illustrates the art of terpsichore. — San Diego, Cal.
On Life Saving Duty With the Atlantic Coast Guards.
SubTitles.— Ship ashore ! Wrecked ! But the passengers have been saved thanks to the Coast Guards. Wind and waves batter the hulk. One of the victims of the angry sea for which the Coast Guard is ever on the watch.
In the Public Eye. — Commission probing the coal situation leaves the White House following a conference with the President. — Washington, D. C.
Sub-Titles. — Henry M. Robinson, Rembrandt Peale, Secretary of Labor Wilson and John P. White. C. B. Cochran, English fight promoter, arrives in America to arrange a battle between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier.
Conquering King Winter. — Great snow ploughs clear the mountain roads for the trans-continental flyers.
Sub Title. — The giant rotary plough.
Defying Death a Mile in the Air! — Los Angeles, Cal.
Sub-Titles. — Lieutenant Locklear, famous aviator, in a series of astounding and hair-raising "stunts" in an aeroplane travelling at 75 miles an hour. Leaving the ground— photographed by Frank M. Blackwell, International staff photographer, from another plane directly ahead. Ship ahoy! A near collision! Alighting — the first time such a picture has ever been made.
British Flag Raised Over Former German Liner. — New York City.
Sub-Titles. — The Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, one of the seven ships surrendered by the United States, is moved to her new pier. For many months an American troop transport — now a part of the vast British mercantile fleet.
The Mummies March. — Many fantastic costumes vie for prizes in famous New Year parade. — Philadelphia, Pa.
Sub-Titles. — Poor John Barleycorn! A reminder of the prehistoric past.
THE BIG MONEY 12.
Current Events
No. 2.
Guarding Juarez From the Bandit Villa. — Juarez, Mexico.
Sub-Title. — Gen. Gonzales Escobar reviews reinforcements of Carranza troops.
Dreadnought Leaves for Battle Practice. — New York City.
Sub-Titles. — Mighty Pennsylvania puts to sea to join the Atlantic Fleet in southern water. At sea.
Uncle Sam Enters the Live Stock Business. — San Francisco, Cal.
Sub-Titles. — Load transport Pensacola with cattle for U. S. Agricultural Experiment Station at Island of Guam. Helping the "first cabin" pas , sengers aboard. Rhode Island "reds" — of the non-anarchistic variety.
Catch Alleged Slacker. — Grover Cleveland Borgdoll, millionaire draft dodger, who evaded arrest for two years, in custody at Police Headquarters.— Philadelphia, Pa.
Pershing Swamped by "Kiddie" Admirers.— Rockford, III.
Sub-Title. — A smile for all of them — and kisses for some.
Carpentier In Training for Bout With Dempsey. — Paris, France.
Sub-Title. — Georges Carpentier — pugilistic idol of France.
Wild Fowl Welcomed by Children's Pageant. — Oakland, Cal.
Sub-Titles.— The duck dance— a tribute to the thousands of birds that gather every winter upon Lake Merritt. Material tribute — which is more appreciated by the ducks.
In the Public Eye.— Samuel Gompers ends a brief visit home and kisses his sisters good-by. — Dorchester, Mass.
Sub-Title. — Miss Mary Garrett Hay, one of the many women delegates attending the Conference of the Republican National Committee at Chicago.
Reviewing Germany's New Republican Guard. — Berlin, Germany.
Sub-Title. — Soldiers who supported the rebellion of the "reds" march before Gustave Noske, Minister of National Defense.
East vs. West. — Harvard's gridiron warriors defeat Oregon by score 7-5. — Pasadena, Cal.
Seaplanes Carry Mail for Pacific Fleet. — Los Angeles, Cal.
Sub-Title. — Admiral Rodman greets the aerial post-man. . ;•
Future Admirals March. — Cadets are reviewed by Admiral Jellicoe, commander of the British Grand Fleet. — Annapolis, Md.
"Under Suspicion"
with
ORA CAREW and FORREST STANLEY
Story by MILDRED CONSIDINE Directed by WM. DOWLAN
"Lasca"
with
EDITH ROBERTS and FRANK MAYO
Story by FRANK DESPREZ
Directed by NORMAN DAWN
HARRY CAREY in
'A Gun-Fightin' Gentleman" with
KATHLEEN O'CONNOR Story by HARRY CAREY and JACK FORD Directed by JACK FORD
MARY MacLAREN in
"The Pointing Finger"
with
DAVID BUTLER Adapted from the novel, "No Experience Required"
By FRANK R. ADAMS Directed by EDWARD KULL
"The Day She Paid"
with
FRANCELIA BILLINGTON Adapted from the Story "Oats for the Woman" By FANNIE HURST Directed by REX INGRAM
"The Triflers"
with
EDITH ROBERTS DAVID BUTLER FORREST STANLEY Story by JOSEPH FRANKLIN POLAND Directed by CHRISTY CABANNE (Continued on page 38)