The Moving Picture World (April 1907)

) THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD. billiard ball, Lubin paces about his headquarters at No. 21 South Eighth street, with his hands in his trousers- pockets and a far-away look in his eyes. But, speak to him and he will wake up—and so will you. He imme- diately becomes a sort of human electrical machine, and in five minutes will flash more new and dazzling ideas before you than you have encountered elsewhere in all the time you have been on earth. Ask Lubin about the money-making possibilities of a moving picture outfit and within a short time you will probably come out of the spell of his talk and find yourself at the front door of a store with a hatful of nickels, while inside a Lubin ma- chine is throwing upon a white screen animated pictures, followed by brilliant slides illustrating a tuneful singer's rendition of "The Bird on Nellie's Hat." Lubin's talk is a mental cocktail, and when he gets done with you "good money" seems easy—if you will only wake up and hustle. Lubin has been inventing and making moving pictures and moving picture machines since 1885, and yet he de- clares he has "just begun," and that the machine, and the ' pictures, are in their infancy! There are no difficulties for such men. They do not know the average man's word, "can't." * * * Last—but not least—we found ourselves in the store of Williams, Brown & Earle, 918 Chestnut street, the sole American agents for the Hepworth Manufacturing Com- pany, Cricks & Sharp, and R. W. Paul, three firms of film manufacturers of London, who informed us that there was a large and steadily growing demand for Eng- lish films, and a glance at their order book convinced us that in a very short time exhibitors will be demanding these films to supply the increasing calls from the patrons of Nickelodeons. All our readers should write for a catalogue of these films; they will prove very interesting reading and keep you up-to-date. We were shown in operation a new light for stereopticons, and a new lens, which bidgjfair to revolutionize the trade; it puts into the hands of an operator a combination of lenses from six to sixteen inches focus all in one. We hope to review both these articles in the immediate future. * * * We learn that Stella Park Amusement Company, of North Beach, will have a rich treat in store for the peo- ple of Greater New York this coming season such as can be found at none of our other seaside resorts. It will be in the form of a park, with its beautiful grove and seductive shade trees, its hills and verdant lawns, with flower beds scattered here and there and its many comfortable seats arranged on the edge of the high bluff overlooking the bay, so that one may enjoy the cool sum- mer breezes as well here as far up in the mountains, and yet be within two minutes' walk of the conventional pike and its many high-class amusements of every descrip- tion. This is a feature that will appeal strongly to the residents of our overcrowded cities, as it affords great variety. C. L. Mott will open a penny vaudeville in the Masonic Temple at Des Moines, la. * # * The Nauda Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, has made a hit with their illusions of "Galitea" and "Rock of Ages" as a feature act with their pictures. This house is in front catering to ladies and children. * * * At Portchester, N. Y., Messrs. Sword & ReydeU, of Philadelphia, have leased the lower half of the Schick property on Liberty square and will install at once an up-to-date moving picture show. * * * O. W. Thompson and others have applied for a charter for the Georgia Amusement Company, of Atlanta, Ga., capital stock to be $2,500. The company proposes to furnish amusement with moving pictures and the like. ** * » " - For the first time in the history of Ireland, animated pictures have been taken of its natural, historic and archaeologic beauties, and of the habits, customs and industries of its people. The pictures are the result of long and patient efforts and form a m<>st comprehensive and entertaining series. They were exhibited for the first time in America by Lyman H. Howe in the Audi- torium, Ashley, April 2. i * * * Harry Weir, owner of the Delphi Opera House, has leased the playhouse to the England Amusement Com- pany. The company will give moving picture entertain- ments. The theater has not been used in a long time and it is said that the place will be thoroughly renovated and put in first-class condition before April 1, when the first exhibition will be given. Four performances will be held daily, two in the afternoon and two in the evening. * * * In Binghampton, N. Y., the new Nickel Theater in the Elks' Building, on Washington street, put on a change of bill that is a top-notcher. The management guarantees one hour of the highest class amusement for a nickel. Representatives of the local press who were privileged to see the show say 25 cents is none too much for the enter- tainment. The show opens with an amusing moving pic- ture. This is followed by illustrated songs of the latest and best, the music being of a high order. * * * Articles of incorporation of the North Hudson Hosp'tal Amusement Association have been filed with the County Clerk. The company will acquire lands in North Hudson for the purpose of conducting a fair ground and amuse- ment resort. The office will be at 189 Palisade avenue, Union Hill. The capital is $10,000, divided into 1,000 shares of the par value of $10. The incorporators are Louis A. Menegaux, Eugene A. Lanz and George H. Duck.