Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (1917)

THINGS YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT “THE SECRET GAME’’ ‘THE SECRET GAME” IS A BIG, TIMELY PRODUCTION ABOUT THE PRESENT INTERNATIONAL CRISIS. AT THE SAME TIME IT IS NOT AN ORDINARY ‘‘WAR PICTURE.” THE STAR — is Sessue Hayakawa, noted Japanese actor, who made his first great hit in ‘‘The Cheat” with Fannie Ward, later scoring successes in ‘‘The Bottle Imp” from Robert Louis Stevenson’s great story, ‘‘The Call of the East” and numberless others. THE DIRECTOR — is William C. De Mille, one of the most talented directors of the screen, and who has worked with Geraldine Farrar, Marie Doro, and many others. Mr. De Mille is also noted as an author. THE AUTHOR — of ‘‘The Secret Game,” however, is a woman — Marion Fairfax, who wrote among others, ‘‘On the Level,” which was one of Fannie Ward’s most popular pictures. In ‘‘The Secret Game” Marion Fairfax has struck an entirely new note and brought out an idea that is unique, original and yet — entirely within the limits of possibility. WHY COULDN’T THE UNITED STATES, IF SHE HAD THE CO-OPERATION OF HER GREAT ALLY, JAPAN, SHIP A COUPLE OF MILLION MEN ACROSS THE PACIFIC, SURPRISING THE GERMANS ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT??? This is the foundation of the story, — and Hayakawa, as Nara-Nara, the great Japanese detective, has painted a character of the very heart and soul of a Japanese that should serve to bind us the more closely to our Western neighbors. AT FIRST HAYAKAWA WOULDN’T PLAY THE PART OF A SPY. But when he learned that it was a spy for the United States, and not against us, he consented. Camerman Charles Rosher has included some marvelous photographic effects and the music which was added by Charles Bradford, director of the great orchestra of the Broadway Theatre, New York City, will go far towards adding to the^effect you wish to produce. Don’t hesitate to feature ‘‘The Secret Game” as a hig attraction^ It is a picture that will make ’em think — and talk — which is better — and come again — which is best of all. Here is a list of the accessories to be obtained at your Exchange. Order TODAY and if there’s anything the Exhibitors’ Service Department can do to help you — let us know. NOW THAT WE’VE TOLD YOU ABOUT ‘‘THE SECRET GAME” —HOW ARE YOU GOI NG TO TELL YOUR PATRONS? ? ? ? Start your Newspaper Publicity and Advertising Campaign NOW! THE PLAYERS Nara-Nara. . . .Sessue Hayakawa Major Northfield Jack Holt Kitty Little Florence Vidor Miss Loring Mayme Kelso Dr. Ebell Smith Charles Ogle Mrs. Harris Raymond Hatton Director, Wm. C. De Mille ACCESSORIES (Can be'liad at Your Exchange) PAPER Two one-sheets Two three-sheets Two six-sheets PHOTOS Ten 8 X 10 black and white Eight 11x14 colored gelatine Two 22 X 29 colored gelatine 8 X 10 photos of star CUTS AND MATS ON PRODUCTION Five one-column Three two-column Two three-column STOCK CUTS AND MATS OF STAR Five one-column Three two-column Two three-column ROTOGRAVURE SERIES OF ADVERTISING LAYOUTS: MATS PRESS BOOK with sales talk, card and letter announcements, suggestions for lobby and other displays. SLIDES MUSIC CUES CONTENTS 1. Cover — with Billing. 2. About the picture and Accessories 3. Advance Post Cards and Letter 4. Promotional Ideas 5. Biographical Sketch 6. Music Cues 7. Stock Star Cuts and Mats 8. Ad Layouts with Mats 9. Ad Layouts with Mats 10. Ad Layouts with Mats 11. Ad Layouts with Mats 12. Lithographs 13. Production Cuts and Mats 14. Advance Publicity 15. Advance Publicity 16. Advance Publicity 17. Advance Publicity 18. Advance Publicity 19. Cast and Synopsis 20. Synopsis Continued 2