The Moving Picture World (November 1907)

THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD. 615 to see the job done. Hundreds of smalt boys" crowded around and were so curious to see what was going on that it was im- possible to keep them out of the pictures. Finally they de- cided to wait until later in the evening, and then, after eluding the boys long enough to plant their sticks of fungo-dynamite under one of the vaults, they were just about to touch off the fuse when a half dozen policemen came running to the scene. They were called there by a woman who lived across the street from the bank and who had seen the robbers acting suspiciously. The coppers took the camera man and his models to the city lock-up, and it required the actual presence of the bank presi- dent to get them out * * * - A great many of the motion pictures are taken in the public parks. During the Summer time it is a favorite stunt of the film makers to photograph a hungry and ragged tramp in the act of stealing the lunch baskets of a picnic party. The efforts of the gjcnic party to run down the tramp afterward never fails to be amusing, because the tramp is sure to turn a sharp corner so quickly that his pursuers have neither the time to catch him nor the ability to prevent their own momentum from carrying them over the cliff into the lagoon. WieR©«3 Filvo-C©E&4 Tfl&oaftsraa When the crusade against the five-cent theaters at Chicago, HI., was vigorously waged some months ago it was believed that the objectionable features had been eliminated. And when a place of entertainment of this nature was established at Hull House it was taken as conclusive evidence that cheap amuse- ment at once entertaining and instructive-could be supplied. If the good effects of this crusade have been done away with, and if the cheap theaters have returned to their former objectionable programs, the work must be done over and the crusade must be repeated where necessary. Perhaps it is going a little too far to class all five-cent theaters as the "devil's apothecary shops." This is a loose and general characterization which is not likely to be borne out by the facts. The earnest educator who declaims so vehemently against the snares and pitfalls for children is, justified in making specific charges which can be easily substantiated. It is the duty of all citizens to betray vice where it exists and to call for the sup- pression of all dangerous and immoral tendency where it may be found. Doubtless the authorities will gladly co-operate, as before, in regulating the cheap theaters and supervising the nature of their offerings, and it should be the easiest thing in the world to put a stop to all immoral exhibitions which through reason of the cheap price are a lure to children. But it js neither sane nor profitable to make sweeping charges which are as applicable to the theater at Hull House' as to a Woodlawn resort, much less respectable. Generalizations count for little in the matter of reform. Because one theater transcends the decencies and proprieties of life, it does not necessarily follow that the theater in the next block is a devil's apothecary shop or any part of the devil's premises. To correct abuses it is necessary to go specifically for that which is vicious and not fall back on indiscriminate condemnation. Any enterprise per- sonally or by authority conducted by the devil, which threatens the welfare of children, can be suppressed without much diffi- culty.— Chicago Tribune. Philadelphia Items A signal victory was gained recently by merchants who object to the music furnished by proprietors of Market- street cheap arcades when Judges Bregy and Kinsey handed down a con- Current decree restraining William F. Boogar from maintaining orchestras or bands or operating any musical instrument in front of his shows at 835 and 936 Market street. The decree also enjoins Boogar and his wife, who was also named in the suit, from causing crowds to assemble in front of the place so as to obstruct the sidewalk. Lincoln L. Eyre, counsel for Boogar,'had tried to effect a compromise by removing certain particularly objectionable in struments from the orchestras, but the merchants insisted on a final decision. Mr. Eyre declared that he would appeal from the decision to the Supreme Court THE COURT'S OPINION. The judges in their opinion say: "The cases before us do not require the consideration of the question as to how far the court will go in enjoining the noise incident to a legitimate business. The noises here complained °f are those caused by a band stationed on the defendants' property, but playing upon a balcony solely to attract those who are passing along the street, with the avowed purpose of WHY NOT ADOPT OUR PREniER FILM SERVICE? It costs no more and has proves 100 per cent, superior to our competitors. 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