Moving Picture World (Jan-Jun 1909)

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Jan-Jun 1909
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Jan-Jun 1909)
Leaf #:
000693
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",nyarc-museumofmodernar
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Moving Picture World, founded in 1907 by J.P. Chalmers, was one of the motion picture industry's first trade papers. Published on a weekly basis in New York City, Moving Picture World informed exhibitors about films available for rental and editorialized on behalf of the growing industry (improving the quality of movies through higher filmmaking standards, not government censorship, was a frequent topic). The paper reached its height in the mid-to-late-1910s--a fact reflected in the circulation figures and the huge amount of advertising that filled every issue during the period. In the 1920s, Moving Picture World lost ground to other competing weekly trade papers -- including Variety, Exhibitor's Herald, and Motion Picture News. In 1927, Moving Picture World ceased publication when it was acquired by Martin Quigley's Exhibitor's Herald. Across the 20 year run of Moving Picture World, readers can watch the transition from short film programs to feature films and witness the transition from the dominance of Edison's Trust to the rise of the "Independent" film companies that ultimately became the Hollywood studios. Silent film historians have utilized and cited Moving Picture World more frequently than any other trade paper, and the publication still has many insights left to offer. -- Eric Hoyt, 2012/2013
Date Added:
February 15, 2024
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 677 NOTES OF THE TRADE. Trenton, N. J. — Michael Crowe is having a $600 addition built to his moving picture theater at Broad and Dye streets. Rockford, 111. — The Lyric Theater, located in the Woodruff block, is to be greatly enlarged. Guthrie, Okla. — Bill Brooks has purchased the interest of Chandler McKennon in the Airdome. Logansport, Ind. — Fred Smythe has opened a new moving picture show here. Warrensburg, Mo. — F. C. Britt has been granted a permit to erect an airdome on South Holden street. Chillicothe, 111. — J. F. Lynch and his son Fred have purchased the Orpheum Theater here of D. Meekel. Fulton, Iowa. — W. E. Baum, of Sabula, has purchased the Finch building and will open a new moving picture theater. Mason City, Iowa. — A. M. Beltz and H. N. Newell will erect an airdome theater here. Logansport, Ind. — Krotz & Rife are making arrangements to open a new theater here. It will be known as the Grand. Lincoln, 111. — Chris. Marker has sold his 5-cent theater here to Jesse King, who has taken possession. Lisbon, Iowa. — Dr. Markham, of Mt. Vernon, is making arrangements to open a new moving picture theater here. Oconomowoc, Wis. — Leslie T. Downey, of Chicago, has leased the Crystal Theater here and assumed charge. Ocean City, N. J. — Leon A. Ferrandini is making arrangements to open a new moving picture theater here. Logansport, Ind. — Fred Smythe has completed arrangements for the opening up of his .new theater here. Chicago, 111. — J. Levinson has taken out a permit for the erection of a one-story theater at 972 Garfield boulevard. Slater, Mo. — George Fletcher has purchased the Star Theater from W. T. Harelson and has taken possession. Bennington, Vt. — James H. Whitney will erect a vaudeville theater on North street. El Reno, Okla. — Fortner Brothers are making preparations to open a new moving picture theater here. Des Moines, Iowa. — Clarence U. Philley will open an airdome at the corner of Tenth and Walnut streets. Temple, Ariz. — G S. Wieder and T. L. Harden, of Phoenix, will install a moving picture show in the Goodwin building. Ainsworth, Neb. — Dr. G D. Shipherd is making arrangements to open a moving picture theater here. Nebraska City, Neb. — Frank S. Morse has purchased the Fairyland Theater here and is now in charge. New London, Conn. — Walter Davis is erecting a new moving picture theater on Bank street. Peoria, 111. — Thomas H. Webb has purchased the West Theater, on Fulton street*. Winnipeg, Canada. — P. Mineck is erecting a vaudeville theater at the corner of Dufferin and King streets. Philadelphia, Pa. — Edward Fay & Son are figuring on plans for a moving picture theater at 917 Market street. Chrisman, 111. — J. W. Kontz is contemplating the erection of an airdome here. Eaton Rapids, Mich. — Guy Woodruff is planning to open a new moving picture theater here. Auburn, Neb. — Ed. May has opened a new nickel theater here. It is known as the "New Lyric." Lisbon, Iowa. — Markham & Terry, of Mt. Vernon, have leased the Leyh building here and will open a moving picture theater in it. . Sioux City, Iowa.— O. E. Dunn is erecting a new moving picture theater on Jackson street. Wheeling, W. Va. — The Airdome Amusement Company, of Washington, Pa., have commenced the erection of a new moving picture theater here. Bowling Green, Ohio. — Ernest Hodgson is making arrangements to open a new moving picture show in the Brown block. Philadelphia, Pa. — Estimates are invited by Architects Stearns &' Castor for a moving picture and vaudeville theater at 913 Market street. Auburn, Neb. — Ed. M. May, of Falls City, has purchased the Elite Theater here from Til Bailey and will soon take possession. An Operator is known By the Machine He Keeps. — 1 11I I r-~ -* Power's Operator's Tool Kit Consists of the following high-grade toofs ONE 6-INCH FLAT RASP. ONE TUBE FILM CEMENT. ONE ELECTRICIAN'S KNIFE. ONE PAIR SCISSORS. ONE HANDLE FOR RASP. ONE OIL CAN. ONE 8% -INCH SCREW DRIVER. ONE 8-INCH GAS PLIERS. ONE 7-SIDE CUTTING PLIERS. ONE LARGE PIECE CHEESECLOTH. ONE HEAVY CANVAS ROLL WITH FLAPS AND STRAP. Kit Complete $4.00 Tools and oil sold seperately. circular A. Write for prices, Every proprietor and manager should see that his operator is provided with a kit of Power's Operator's Tools, which contains all of the necessary high-grade implements for the proper handling and care of the lamp, motion picture mechanism and 'film. We furnish the very best and most substantial tools made. If your film exchange cannot supply you with Power's Tool Kit, we will ship by express, prepaid to any part of the U. S., upon receipt of the price in Postal Money Order or New York Draft. NICHOLAS POWERS CO. 115-117 Nassau Street, New YorH. Makers of Power's Cameragraph. For ten years the choice of successful moving picture exhibitors.