The Bioscope (May-Jun 1915)

THE BIoscoPE, JUNE 17, 1915. revealed, in addition to scenes from and descriptions of various exclusives, a regular monthly feature and bargain film list which formed, in itself, an eloquent testimonial to their acumen methods evidenced and thoroughness of the throughout the concern. 1147 “universal film providers."’ They also pride themselves upon the sending of regular supplies of films for the Army and Navy on active service. In company with other firms, they had been put to a good deal of expense over the Defence of the Realm regulations, but have now the satis ONE OF THE DISPATCH ROOMS. Asked as to the effect of the war upon business, Mr. Instone said that it had not affected them in the slightest and, in proof of his assertion, produced some evidence, taken from that morning’s mail, which certainly recalled that popular FILM EXAMINING. saying about coals to a certain famous seaport. This consisted of a big bunch of cables from America and, curiously enough, the films, including several containing the antics of a certain film favourite, were at that moment being assorted previous to packing. Here, “sure,” was a proof of the principaJs’ claim, that they were Digitized by oogle faction of having fully satisfied the authorities and possessing no less than seven well-stocked film chambers in various parts of the building. We include, as some indication of the business transacted, views of various portions of the PRIVATE THEATRE. premises, which occupy a large area upon several floors and range from -film examining rooms, on upper stories, to general offices, packing departments and, in addition to a well-equipped private theatre, a number of storage vaults as previously mentioned, each allotted to various descriptions of films and according to a very business-like classi fication. Original from NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY