Canadian Moving Picture Digest (May-Oct 1922)

Page Eight CANADIAN MOVING PICTURE DIGEST SCREENING OF EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT ntti Fite-Fishters’ Assoc. IN OTTAWA LARGELY ATTENDED R. SID TAUBE, representing Educational Films, was in Ottawa over the ninth and tenth of last week ; and telephoned the Montreal offices to send up all available subjects which they had of third year releases ; these consisted of: “One Ol Cat,” single reel, Earl Hurd; “Fresh Fish,” single reel, Earl Hurd; “Pardon My Glove,” two reel, Christie ; “Let ‘Er Run,” two reel, Christie; “Look Out Below,” Mermaid comedy; “The Speeder,” Lloyd Hamilton Special. A screening was held on Sunday night and was very largely attended by the following exhibitors from Hull: Mr. Paquin, of the Kden Theatre; Mr. Fred Ladue, of the Laurier; Mr. Joe Haughton, of the New Princess. The Ottawa theatres were represented by Mr. Harry Brouse, of the Imperial, and his assistant manager, Mr. Joe O’Leary. Mr. D. B. Stapeleton, of the Centre Theatre; Mr. W. Il. Maynard, of the Columbia Thea President R. Kershaw Of Manitoba Exhibitors’ Association Arranges For Pickford Fairbanks Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, including their party, were given a reception in the Gold Room of the Royal Alexandra Hotel, Winni-peg, during their very brief sojourn in that city. President R. Kershaw of the Manitoba Exhibitors’ Association made all the arrangements, boquets of roses and chrysanthemums being presented to the big little star. Mary stated that she was happy to be welcomed by Canadians, was proud of being a Canadian, while Douglas Fairbanks made the Winnipegers his friends by claiming that he was a Canadian by marriage. Cecil Wilson, manager of the United Artists’ Exchange, neglected no opportunity to make his notable guests’ visit to Winnipeg a pleasant one, and the big crowd gathered at the C.P.R. Station made the hour’s visit of the Film Stars in Winnipeg one which they will long remember. Enthusiastic cheering and spontaneous words of welcome were showered upon the visitors, while cameras clicked in the hands of newspaper operators and furnished the press of the city with picture material. Mr. J. K. Gamble has purchased the Lyric Theatre, Kirkland Lake, from Mr. Lebo, the previous owner. ae trey Mr. S. Caplan, of the Princess Theatre; Mr. H.°C. Benson, of the Fern; Mr. Will McLaughlin, Moving Picture Editor of the Ottawa Journal, editor the Ottawa Citizen. Mr. F. W. Goodale, of Loew’s Theatre, was unable to attend the screening due to the fact that he had a benefit performance for the Northern Ontario fire sufferers. It appears that Mr. Goodale is the first manager to donate his theatre for this very worthy benefit. On behalf of Marcus Loew, the theatre, with all its equipment, was given free of charge, the Lion Club of Ontario secured the talent and handled the funds. Mr. Harris, of the Ottawa Citizen, represented Mr. Goodale at the educational screening. Mr. Harris brought several visitors with him and these, in addition to the exhibitors, were most enthusiastic regarding the standard of the Educational product. Universal Move Into New Quarters On Victoria St. The Universal Film Exchange have moved into their very fine offices in the Film Building, 277 Victoria St. The new telephone number is Main 5858. The offices have been so arranged as to facilitate the delivery of even a better Universal service to exhibitors, and is so bright and cheery that it creates a spirit of optimism to step inside. All steel, fire-proof, vaults, nothing to burn, clean, roomy and convenient. Incidentally Mr. Hague’s new office outfittings indicate that Mr. Laemmle considers Mr. Hague’s managerial ability worthy of the right surroundings. His new antigue desk is a special invitation to burglars. Get In Touch With Stewart On Tie-Up Contest On “The Masquerader” Mr. W. Stewart, of Exploitation Department, Associated First National, informs The Digest that a tie-up has been arranged with merchants, working in conjunction with newspapers on “The Masquerador.” The tie-up is in the nature of a contest, “Find The Masquerader,” operating along the line of “The Mysterious Mr. Plans have already been completed in anticipation of this feature’s early release in the east. Get in touch with Mr. Stewart for fuller particulars. By Passing Resolution The Ontario Fire-Fighters’ Association, comprising the fire departments of municipalities throughout the Provincé of Ontario, in annual convention at Brantford, Ontario, adopted a resolution submitted by the Toronto delegates calling upon the Moving Picture Industry to adopt at once the exclusive use of “slow-burning film.” The resolution referred to “the present expensive burden of inspection, regulation and surveillance of moving picture theatres placed upon public fire and safety departments,” because of the nitro-cellulose film now commonly in use and declared that the attitude of the Moving Picture Industry was unwarranted and indefensible. The mover urged that it was the “moral duty” of the Industry to adopt slow-burning film. Col. John A. Cooper, of Toronto, secretary of the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors’ Association, declared in an interview in reply to the FireFighters’ Association, that “producers were willing and anxious to use slowburning film,” but that the latter was yet in its early stages of production. Col. Cooper drew attention to the types of projection machines now in general use which prevented heat from reaching the film and also outlined the safeguards which are found in all projection rooms of theatres. Mgr. A. Moisan, Victoria Theatre, Quebec, Broadening Out A. Moisan, of the Victoria Theatre, this city, is branching out somewhat as a publisher and editor. He has issued a large monthly house organ which is supplied to him from the United States, and in which he carries a fourpage centre spread on which he features his theatre programme, while a number of local advertisements are also carried. Mr. Moisan has, we uaderstand, no reason to be dissatished with his new venture. Sylvia “Mother” Ashton Appears in New Christie Comedy Sylvia “Mother” Ashton, prominent character actress in Paramount Pictures,. has been loaned to Christie Comedies for one picture, a houseboat comedy in which Neal Burns is featured. Burns, Director Sidney, Charlotte Merriam, Sylvia Ashton, Don Bailey and others of the cast are now living “the life of Riley” on boats, rafts and other sea craft at Balboa Beach, making the picture. o gle Pictures Read The Digest Advertising Pages.