The Bioscope (May-Jun 1915)

1160 — —————— Producers are requested to send in details of their requirements for publication under this heading. The London Film Company, Limited, announces that for the present it is not in the market for photoplays. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Tilly (Ramsgate). I should lke two pages myself. If you and other readers can convince the Editor that you want it, he may let me have another one. ’Tis the only way! A. R. (Hythe). The “ plot-writer called Bannister. Merwin” is Editor of the London Film Company. C. B. (Walsall). There is no age limit for photo playwrights. Anything from 9 to 109— provided you can write good photoplays. TRAWLINGS FROM GRIMSBY. (By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Notwithstanding the counter-attractions of outdoor amusements, the attendances at the local cinemas do not deteriorate to any great extent, and this is no doubt largely due to the excellent quality of the pictures to be seen at most “houses,” Exhibitors are doubtless aware that an extra effort is needed to “draw” people indoors in the summerlike weather experienced of late, and verv wisely they have been procuring films of high mert. Mr. Curry, who has earned a reputation for securing the best films for the Tivoli, did a good stroke of business when he secured the Famous Plavers’ picture, “ The Morals of Marcus.” This proved an immense attraction. Other recent features at the Tivoli have included “The Circus Man,” Charles Chaplin and Mabel Normand in “Getting Acquainted,” and another “comic,” entitled, “The Avenging Dentist.” The Tivoli is a very commodious theatre, having formerly been a music-hall, and when it is stated that the building is frequently pretty well packed, it will be seen that this is decidedly a popular house. The Saurday matinees here retain their hold on the children, who attend in large numbers. The orchestra here, it should be added, is an important ‘factor in the success of the entertainments. The Strand and Lyric management continues to displav considerable enterprise, as for a long time there has been a succession of high-class films shown at these halls. Last week good business was done with ‘* The Prisoner of Zenda.”? This subject was shown at both houses—three nights at each place. The picture is, of course, a prelude to “Rupert of Hentzau,’? which has “occupied the boards” at the Strand and Lyric during the present weck. The Lyric, which is the smaller of the two halls, and situated at the “top” end of the town, is the only local cinema which opens its doors each afternoon. The Strand has the largest cinema orchestra in the district, and the music provided here aloge is worth a visit. One would have thought that roller-skating had dted a natural death, but a visit to the Strand Top Rink proves the contrary to be the case. “The Adventures of a Plucky Woman” and “The Red Spiders” have been other ‘‘draws” at the Strand and Lvric. ‘Under the able guidance of Mr. T. D. Bell, the Empire continues to prosper, and the cafe adjunct is resorted to by many. Watrons here revel in the frolics of the inimitable Charhe, and‘ Charle’s New Job” delighted them, “The Warning” and “The Worth of a Life™ are other films which have done service here. Google THE Bioscopr, JUNE 17, 1915. T had a lovuk in at the Coliseum the other day, and found that the redecoration and rearrangement of the Interior have effected a great improvement. “ Mabel at the Wheel” (RKevstone), and “ The Submarine Spv” were well received here. Mr. T. T. Protheroe still looks faithfully after the interests of the Kent Street Plavhouse, where “ Thir-. teen Down” and “The King's Outcast” created a good impression recently. Paragon patrons have been well catered for, as usual, they finding “For the Sake of a Man” and “Two Women” just to their tastes. The Paragon being the only cinema in the West Marsh portion of ae town, it continues to enjoy uninterrupted popuarity. : SOUTHAMPTON SHOWS. (By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ) _ Southampton is once.more taking an energetic part in the business of finding the men for Kitchener’s Army. Although a very large proportion of the population has already joined the Colours, there seems to be no limit to the possibilities of recruiting, and with the object of still further stimulating the flow of men into His Majesty’s forces, several of the cinema halls have decided to become recruiting mediums. The Portswoud Palladium is leading the way this weck-end, having arranged to put on the special film, ‘* Jack’s Awakening.’’ ‘The local military authorities are lending their active cooperation, and there is every prospect of a good show with satisfactory results. The Palladium has secured an assured place in the public esteem, the: standard of the programmes submitted being well maintained by Messrs. Hood and Bacon. Two attractive pictures were screened last week in ‘His Brother’s Keeper” and “The Letter of the Law,’ while on Monday, ‘‘End of the Bridge’ was shown. To-day (Thursday), in addition to the military film, ‘‘The Golden Cobra,’’ will be projected. The naval picture, showing the Royal Naval Division at Work and Play, has been secured by the: Scala, and will be the leading feature of their recruiting week at the beginning of next month. E-ngineer Commander Eldred will be in charge, and will address the audience each night. Great success followed the billing of ‘The Property Man” last week, and two episodes of “The Trey 0’ Hearts,’’—namelv, ** As the Crow Flies’? and ‘Steel Ribbons’? have been included in the current programmes. The eleventh episode, ‘‘ The Painted Hills,’ will be reached on Monday. To-day, “The Patriot of France’’ heads the list, and “The Angel of the Ward’ has been booked for Thursday next. Some excellent exclusives are still being shown. by Mr. Arthur Pickup at the Gaiety, where the prospect of running a recruiting programme is also. under consideration. Two recent films which proved very attractive were ‘‘ Brother Officers’? and ‘* Attorney for the Defence.” “Charlie’s Night Out” was Sundavy’s feature, and this week’s bookings were “Rupert of Hentzau” and “Out of Evil.” while the top-liners for next week are ‘‘Honour Thy Mother” and “How Cissie Made Good.”’ While most of the town halls have been finding the recent spell of warm weather rather depressing on their box office receipts, Mr. W. D. Buck. still seems able to draw people to the Atherlev. For that he has to thank the reputation of a good name carefully built up at the time of the boom of the cinema industry, and since as carefully maintained. Chaplin was on the screen when I made my call in “Charlie’s New Job,” and very hilariously was he received, ‘‘Father” was also shown, the great fire scene taking on remarkably. well. ‘* His Brother’s Keeper’? was shown on Monday, ‘*When Rome Rules” has precedence to-dav: and “Morals ef eset * and “The King’s Outcast” are future wok MS,