The New York Clipper (August 1916)

30 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER MOTION PICTURES August 26 BiMT Um, JtOTIOS WCTTRK KDITOJL SELIG AND ESSANAY TO JOIN NEW SUCCESS FILM CORPORATION- MEETING HELD IN CHICAGO TO DISCUSS PLANS OF AMALGAMATION. An Interesting phase of the action Is the Intro- duction of several personal letters written by Fox to Brenon, while the Utter was at work on the picture In Jamaica. These haTe been Incorporated in the complaint. They make decidedly Interesting reading. Representatives of file Esaanay and Seng fibs concerns held a conference in Chicago on Aug. 19 with E. L. Bradley, president of the newly formed Success Firm Corporation. The object of the meeting was to discuss pre- liminary plans regarding the amalgamation of the Seng and Esaanay Companies with Success Films. When the merger of Bssanay. Selig and the Sac- cess concerns is accomplished, which should be within the ensuing fortnight, the amalgamation will mark the passing of the T. L. S. E. Now that Lubln has practically quit making fea- tures. It looks as If the V. L. S. E. will gradually resolve Itself Into a single V, with tile Yltagraph the sole contender. popular priced firm theatres, and now that Harry Myers baa first class studio facilities for the pro- duction of his light comedies, exhibitors may look forward to securing some excellent subjects from these two experienced players. In addition to being a good picture director, Harry Myers also has considerable talent as.an artist. Additionally Myers designs automobiles, landscape gardens, his own wearing apparel, and is an expert aeroplanlst. To complete Harry's list of unusual accomplish- ments ws hasten to add that he can cook a dish of yoko-man as good as any Chink that ever lived. UNIVERSAL LOSES STABS. When H. O. Davis, representative of the Spreckets sugar Interests, who have Invested quite heavily in the Universal, decided to centralize that flint concern's producing operations on the Coast several months ago, be apparently overlooked the fact * T " t t tbe plan might not be In accord with the residential likes and dislikes of the company's chief stare. As a direct result of the practical application of Mr. Davis' so called "efficiency methods" King Baggot and Mary Fuller, two picture stars of the first magnitude, have tendered their resignation. Both objecting strenuously to the Pacific Coast producing Idea as fostered by Mr. Davis, ceased playing under the Universal standard three weeks ago. Mary Fuller may join Metro. Baggot, It la understood, contemplates forming his own produc- ing company, a la Clara Kimball Young. GRIFFITH OPENING FIXED. The metropolitan opening of D. W. Griffith's latest spectacle, "Intolerance." has been definitely fixed for Tuesday, Sept. 5, at tbe Liberty Theatre. McCLURE PICTURES SOON* The McCIure Syndicate will shy its castor Into the firm arena in October. The latest aspirant for feature producing honors will specialize In five reelers, with all star casts. The plan of distribution for the McCIure pro- duct has not yet been announced. PICKFORDS REJOIN FAMOUS. Lottie and Jack Pickford, sister and brother, respectively, of the only little Mary, have rejoined the Eastern forces of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. The Pickfords will be seen shortly in "The He- ward of Patience," an F. P. feature now in course of production by Robert Vlgnola. Ann. Pennington, mainstay of the Ziegfeld "Follies." who made a successful film debut under the auspices of tbe F. P., recently, will be starred In a new feature, entitled "The Rainbow Princess." J. Searle Dawley is making it- DATE SET FOR EXHIBITORS' BALL. The annual ball at 4be Mew York Branch of the M. P. E. L. of A. will be held in Madison Square Garden, Thanksgiving Eve-, Nov. 29. Lee A. Ochs, president of the N. Y. Local, as well as national president of the M. P. E. L. of A, has announced that a percentage of tie re- ceipts will be turned over to the National Assn. of the M. P. Industry. The committee In charge of arrangements for the coming function Includes Bam Trigger. Isaac Hartsall, L. L. Levine and Louis BlumenthaL JOAN SAWYER FOR FOX. Joan Sawyer, the society dancer, has signed with Wm. Fox. Tefft Johnson, who was recently encaged by the Fox Corporation, will direct the tango queen. Otis Turner and Frank Lloyd have also been added to the directorial staff, giving the Fox con- cern a total of ten producers. ADVERTISING MEN INCORPORATE. The newly formed Associated Motion Picture Advertisers, Inc., received Ha charter from the New York Secretary of State Aug. 16. The In- corporators and their affiliations are: Arthur James, of Metro; Carl Pelrce, Morosco; E. Lan- nlng Masters, V. L. S. E.; Harry Reichenbacb, Frobman, aad E. Richard Schayer, Selzhlek. FIGHT FILMS IN COURT AGAIN. The WUlard-Johnson fight films came Into the limellgbt again last week. It seems that Dudley Field Malone, Collector of the Port of New York, had just about made up his mind to seise the fight reds when H. T. Edwards, an attorney, represent- ing the FeLntofnimlc Corporation, filed an applica- tion before Judge Augustus Hand, of the Federal District Court, praying for a restraining injunc- tion. U. S. District Atorney John E. Walker oposed the granting of the Injunction. Should Judge Hand Issue the asked for injunction restraining Malone from seising the pictures, the fight firms nay be shown in New York with in a week or so. NATT ASSN. HAS WAR CHEST. The National Association of the M. P. Industry held a meeting at the Hotel Astor, Wednesday, Aug. 16. The following permanent officers were elected: Wm. A. Brady (World Film), president; Thomas Fnrnlss (exhibitor), Duluth; Adolph Zukor (F. P.- Lasky), Don J. Bell (Paramount), Hiram Abrams (Paramount), and Arthur Jamea (Metro), vice presidents. J. E. Brulatour (Eastman) waa elected treas- urer, and W. M. Seabury designated as general counsel. Frederick H. Elliott was appointed execu- tive secretary. It to the Intention of tbe National Assn. to enter politics this Fall with a healthy war chest. Candidates known to be favorable to censorship will receive the association's earnest attention. Others running for elective offices will be asked to define their attitude toward the film Industry. The association plans to utilize twenty thousand motion picture house screens throughout the coun- try as a means of spreading their propaganda. WARWICK TRIPLE LEAD. Robert Warwick is a leading man In a triple sense of the word, Inasmuch es the handsome World Film star not only plays leading roles on the screen and stage, but likewise leads the list of contestants in the recently decided "popular pic- ture actor" competition conducted under the aus- pices of The Melbourne Herald. Warwick polled three hundred and eighty votes more than Wm. Farmrm and F. y. Bushman, who were tied for second place In the Australian news- paper contest. ft "FALL OF NATION" FOR V. L. S. E. The Thos. Dixon eight reel spectacle, "The Fall of a Nation," has been taken over for distribution by the V. L. S. E. Tbe original distributing plan, the State rights method, was abandoned by the Dixon Corporation after a few territories had been sold, owing to the present unsatisfactory condition of the market. JUST DISCOVERED IT. Upwards of three weeks ago The Veto Torh Time* published a story stating that the Triangle had completed arrangements to purchase its con- tributing producing companies. A New York vaudeville weekly seems to have just discovered the "news." It gave considerable space to the delayed in formation in its most recent Issue, long after tbe subject had been dropped as posse even by the most backward of the picture trade journals. The purchase of the Triangle's picture making allies by that company, as previously announced in these columns, has been in process of adjust- ment for over a month. An Important announce- ment concerning Triangle's future plans and Tom Ince and D. W. Griffith's relations thereto will be forthcoming aity day now. WORLD TO PRODUCE "THE WHIP J "The Whip," tbe spectacular English melodrama, produced originally at the Drury Lane, London, and later with remarkable success as s stage play by Wm. A. Brady, at the Manhattan Theatre, New York, where it enjoyed an unprecedented run, will be screened by World Firm. Maurice Tourneor is making the visualization, which will emcompase ten reels. Dion Tltheradgv, Irving Cummlngs and Alma Hanlon will Interpret the principal roles. Twelve hundred supernumeraries will be utilized in the feature's many big scenes. FORD ENDORSES INCE. Henry Fold has nominated- Tom Ince as a likely candidate for the bestowal of the Nobel peace prize. Henry, of tbe famous fllwerlno, thinks Tom entitled to this recognition because he made "Civilisation." BRERS AND THEBT AT EASTERN. The Vim comedies, released on the General program, featuring Harry Myers and Boaemary Theby, are now being made at the studios of the Eastern Film Corporation, Providence, R. I. Myers and Theby are strong favorites In the FOX LETTERS IN BRENON SUIT. As previously reported in these columns, Her- bert BrenoB has brought suit against wm. Fox. with tile hope of enlisting judicial aid In forcing the film magnate to publicize his connection with the making of "The Daughter of the Gods.*' ROBT. PRIEST WITH INCE. Robert Priest has been appointed general pub- licity director for "Civilization." Mr. Priest has had a. wo rid of experience as & disseminator of theatrical publicity, and is well and favorably known through his more recent achievements of a nrmllar character in the motion picture field.