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ADVERTISING SUGGESTIONS FOR
“THE SECRET GAME’’
Post Card No, 1
Dear Madam:
“THE SECRET GAME,” which is coming to the theatre on
is a big timely production about the present international crisis.
The star is Sessue Hayakawa, the noted Japanese actor, who has made so many successes in photoplays such as “THE CHEAT” and “THE CALL OF THE EAST.”
We trust we will have the pleasure of seeing you at the theatre on that date.
Manager.
Post Card No. 2
Dear Madam:
This card is just a reminder that the photoplay entitled ‘ THE SECRET GAME’ ’ about which we wrote you several days ago will be shown for the benefit of the people of our town.
It was directed by William C. De Mille, one of the most talented directors of the screen, and was written by Marion Fairfax, the noted writer.
The idea of the play is original and unique. Don’t forget the date
Manager.
SUGGESTED LETTER
Dear Madam:
The foundation of the story of “THE SECRET GAME,” the photoplay in which the Japanese actor, Sessue Hayakawa, will appear is: “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?” The star portrays the character of a great Japanese detective and has painted a picture of the very heart and soul of a Japanese.
The cast chosen is an exceptionally notable one, and the play itself shows the two great countries — America and Japan — to be the strongest of allies and friends. An old Japanese man, bent and withered was secured to furnish “atmosphere” to this picture. Needing a few dollars for the purchase of food, the old man consented to appear. All went well until it was run off at the studio for the members of the cast to view. On seeing himself moving, smiling and walking across the strange white screen, the old Jap nearly fainted, but on being revived, made a mad rush for a Japanese idol which had been one of the “props”, prostrated himself at its feet and mumbled prayers that had probably not crossed his lips for several years.
“THE SECRET GAME” is a romance of the Secret Service. It has become known that there is a leak somewhere in official circles, and the leak has been traced to the stenographer in the office of Major Northfield, the Quartermaster of the Pacific Coast. She is a girl of German parentage and is working under the direction of the so-called Dr. Smith (Schmidt in German) who, under the cloak of being a physician, sees his agents as patients. He invites the stenographer and the Quartermaster’s private secretary to a little dinner, drugs the secretary and the stenographer is placed in the position of private secretary, where she has access to all the important documents. Northfield finally falls in love with her when he learns to his horror, that the girl is a spy.
We know you will be interested in seeing the finale of this thrilling photoplay and hope to see you at the . theatre on
Cordially yours.
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Manager.