The Bioscope (Oct-Dec 1913)

Tue Broscopr, NOVEMBER 27, 1913. We were very gratified to receive a visit: the other day from Signor Aurclo de Marco, chief editor of our esteemed contemporary, Za lita Cinematografica, of Vurm. This) well-known organ has, by the excellence of its style and general “make-up,” established tor itself aleading position in the ranks of Trade journalism, and it is deservedly popular both in Italy and abroad. Beginning with the New Year, Signor de Marco informed us, it will be published each week instead of cach fortmeht as hitherto, whilst a special Christmas number of unusual interest will appear during December. ‘This has been Signor de Marco’s first visit to England. He was+over here on a tour of inspection, having spent several days in Paris en” roufe, and, in spite of the shortness of his stay, has manayed to pay calls upon vanous people prominent in the Trade in both cities. Ele is a very genial and interesting gentleman, and we shall hope to have the pleasure of meeting him again. Meanwhile, we cordially wish La liluw Cinematografica a long continuance of its splendid. success, It would seem that the magistrates of Darling: ton are not out to assist the exhibitor who seeks to help a deserving chanty. Mr. Wilham H. Lancaster, licensee of the Alhambra, the town’s largest picture house, has been fined £15 and costs because he gave an exhibition of pictures on a Sunday, and for the sake of the starving dependants of the victims of the Welsh colliery disaster. While admitting that he intended to show a “non-flam’”’ programme of films, which had not, however, arrived at the time of the show, Mr. Lancaster, said his solicitor, did what he assumed to be the next best thing —7/z., showed what he and his operator assumed to be “nonfam,” but in which the mspector found, after dissecting all the films, one or two pieces which did burn. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Exhibitors’ Association was held at the offices on Wednesday last, Dr. W. Fowler being in the chair. A full report was presented on the trouble between a Dublin theatre and its staff, and the Secretary was instructed to apply to Dublin for some further particulars, the matter being held over to a later meeting. Further opinion of counsel in the Liverpool case was submitted, and it was resolved to proceed to the courts in accordance with advice obtained. The Hon. Solicitor reported that a test case with respect to films delayed in transit against the Midland Riilway Company on a claim by the Impenal Picture [Lous Company, Leicester, would be heard in Clerkenwell Court within a few weeks. ‘€ OO gl e Sr11 The result of a referendum to the members on the subject of exclusives was reported, and a long discussion ensued, the whole matter being referred for final decision to a turther meeting of the General Council. _ The Committee sat for four and a half hours, and the discussion of a considerable amount of business had to be postponed. Messrs. Kineto, Limited, have just produced a remarkable scientific subject in “From Egg to Fry,” which, despite the somewhat succulent nature of its title, is quite a remarkable achievement in animated photography. The film gives magnificent views of the birth of the salmon, his grotesque appearance when newly hatched, and the action of the curious double-barrelled heart distinctly seen in the film ‘all alive.”’: Next we see the fry feeding on water fleas (one of which is shown at close quarters) in a violently struggling mass; then a kingtisher at prey upon the young salmon. The finale, a species of “ragtime” effect of the angler as he appears to the fish, gives a final humorous touch to a really tine and well-taken nature film. After the Trade exhibition last Friday, :n Messrs. Pathé’s private theatre, of their latest ‘exclusive,’ ‘f The Inheritance of Remi Daubrats” (a review of which we are unfortunately compelled to hold over to our next issue), there were shown a series of very novel ‘‘ animated cartoons, commenting humorously upon passing events. One watches these clever drawIngs grow upon the screen under the hand of the artist who executes them, the most important lines, in most cases, being added last. ‘ Pathé Cartoons’’ are a delightful onginal idea, and should prove a most fascinating attraction in every theatre. Mr. James W. Barber, the well-known consulting engineer, had a narrow escape in his motor a few evenings ayo, when driving along the Bayswater Road. A horse attached to a brougham took fright at a traction engine just as Mr. Barber came alongside, and in trying to avoid the horse he was forced into a heavy motor, coming in the opposite direction. A head on collision was the result, which cause‘ considerable damage to both cars, but happily no personal injurtes were sustained. (On Friday morning last, we had the pleasure of witnessing that fine Ambrosio feature, ‘‘Parsifal,” which, presented by Messrs. G.C.A., Limited, was shown at the beautiful West-end Cinema. The company have secured the exclusive rights for the United Kingdom, and spared no expense in order to vive the picture a worthy setting, and an accompaniment to which it was a sheer delight to listen. Under the direction of MFoRGE&ers, who handled his