The Bioscope (May-Jun 1915)

FHE Bioscope, May 20, 1915. ITEMS OF INTEREST. CORRECTIONS. We would ask our readers to note that, an error in our last week’s film comments, owing to the film reviewed under the heading of the Phanix Film Agency was endowed with the (wrong title. Instead of this bright comedy being “ Arabella’s Frightful ness,”’? it should have read, “Arabella in Society, the release date, of course, being as mentioned. —In the paragraph relative to “Novel Cartoon Etfects,’ the sense of our sentence was somewhat confused by the omission of the word “only.” These’ clever sketches are drawn in white upon a black ground, this being “not only devoid of scratches,” but bv contrast adding very considerably to the definition and line work of the well-known artist, who hides his identity under the vom-de-pluime of * SAY.” EXTENSIONS AT HARROW. Messrs. A. and L. Tipping, having expevienced such success with their Harrow cinema, are using all the space at their disposal on the site on whch the present building stands, for a theatre that will represent the last word in such a building. For some time past it has been evident that a reconstruction scheme would have to be entered upon, for on the majority of davs the accommodation is all too small. The plans of the new building, which will seat. 1,000, were passed bv the Harrow Urban District Council last week. Special vacuum cleaners will be fixed, the latest means of lighting will be emploved, and in winter the best of heating installations will make the place a cosv rendezvous for entertainment and comfort. New electrical machinery will be installed, the screen improved and enlarged. and everything done to facilitate the best results thereon. We hope to be enabled to furnish further detatls upon the completion of the scheme. BATH CINEMAS. The managements of the various Bath cinema theatres were instrumental ‘n assisting the collection week in aid of the Anglo-Belgian Committee of the Belgian Red Cross Society last week. Belgian professional singers and players appeared twice during the evening of Thursday at the. Vaudeville, Westgate Street, and gave musical interludes, Thev did ihe same: the following night at the Electric Theatre, and on Saturday were at the Picturedrome, Southgate Street. There were very large audiences at all these places -of entertainment, the first class programmes including, by the way, films of the Lasttauta, and the collections taken at each ‘“‘house”’ realised verv credit‘able sums. Incidentally, there are some particularly fine attractions showing in Bath this week. At the ‘Electric (managing director, Mr. L. Davis) there is another indication of smart enterprise. “ Tommy Atkins,” a militarv drama worthy of the name, is the chief attraction, and instead of continuous performances there are five distinct entertainments, these enabling people to see ‘“‘Tommvy Atkins” as earlv as 1.45, and as late as 9.45, and, moreover, to the accompaniment of special music. "Decidedly topical, too, was the Vaudeville programme as arranged bv Mr. -A. E. Vaughan for the first three davs of this week, for it included, in addition to Mary Imlav Tavlor’s drama, “The Man in the Street.” ‘The Submarine Peril” and the “First Official War Film.” authorised by the French military authorities. The “Trev 0’ Hearts” serial is running at the Picturedrome, thanks to Mr. Arthur Hales’ efforts on behalf of cinema de Google PROGRESSIVE AND PORTENTOUS. The two weeks just gone from the calendar have, we learn, furnished a busy period for that enterprising concern, the Bioscoape, Film and Supply Company, Limited. Among other orders they have fultilled contracts for ** Model A” projectors at the following theatres. The lst inchides two machines and accessories, in each case, for the Standard Electric Theatre, Hackney, also full Model A projector equipment, and complete seating for the Queen’s Hall, Folkestone, and similar machines to the T heatre, Tor. quay; Boulevard Theatre, Leicester, and to the Roval Victoria Hall, London, where a snerial season of recruitingy performances -s be:rnge held. The directors of “ BF. and S.” are busy men, and their extensive experience augurs still greater success for a company which is still young, but ever increasing its clientele. SMART AND SPRIGHTLY. _— One of the most amusing notions as vet witnessed In connection with the industry was exemplified by the programme issued tn connection with a recent rade show at Saltord, Manchester. The firm concerned was the Kinematograph Trading Company, Limited, who displaved no less than six of their already famous new exclusives . and presented evervone In attendance with a neat fo! der programme, got up in the accepted vacatrical sivie. For some considerable Ume no one saw the humour of the production until one or two members ot the Trade began to peruse the “ads.” Then the secre: was out, for each Intle panel was based upon the stvle of a wellknown proprietary article, and cont: vined a witty allu<ion to the firm and its films. The idea is excellent, but we would not counsel its general adoption. DONCASTRIAN DRAWS. On Monday and two following days, an all-Kevstone programme Was provided by the new management of the Bijou Piccure Palace, and highly successful the venture proved. There are hundreds of patrons in Doncaster attracted to the cinema because, in these depressing times, there is no tonic like a good hearty laugh, and it is a pleasure to record that managers generally are making the most of their opportunities bv providing a. nlentiful) sunvly — of comedies. “‘Kid Regan’s Daughter,” “ Thieves,” and a romance of the present war, ‘Red Cross Pluck,” were also enjoved at the Bijou last week.—Mr. A. Dearden continues to put a feast of good things before patrons at the Flectric, the latest successes being “The Pride of Jennico,” “Brennon of the Moor” and “Rapier, Prince of Rogues,” ‘German Kultur’? was exhibited at the weekend, and the “Pathé Gazette” Is a much-appreciated standing order.—At the sumptuous Picture House, In the Ranks” met with a fine reception, and “The Baggage Smasher’ and “The Rounders” were much enjoved. “The Pilot of the Ionian Sea,” “ The F rench Victory in the V osges,! : “The Letter and the Law,” and “ Mabel’s Blunder are shown this week. —Quite an ovation Was pus “The Painted Hills.’ the eleventh of “The Trev o? Hearts” series, shown at the Central Hall, last eee The Trans-Atlantic Company has done much to popularise the Central Hall, and weck bv week the interest of patrons increases. There is alwavs a good sunvle mentary list, the chief items last week being ‘The Love of a Circus Girl” and Chas. Chaptin in “ Those Love Pangs. B