Cinema News and Property Gazette (1913)

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26 THE CINEMA. v i-Rii. 2, roi }. THE CINEMA POSTER COMPETITION. DISCOVERY OF A NEW HASSALL. As we anticipated, The Cinema Poster Competition proved a great attraction al the Exhibition, and from all sides we heard the remark that The Cinema had unearthed a new Hassall in connection with poster work, Greater unanimity than that which prevailed amongst the judges— Mr. Cecil Hepworth, Mr. Cricks, To the three gentlemen named we tender our sincere thanks for the manner in which they performed their duties, feeling assured that their decision will meet with the universal approbation of the thousands who inspected the designs at our stand. Some idea of the interest taken in the competition GREAT SCOTT ! THEY MUST BE SHOWING R SO&SO FILM j4 Thrilling HksternDrama ^ fj^r 1st Prize (£4 and Gold Medal) Mr. GEORGE MITCHELL. 2nd Prize (£3 and Silver Medal) Mr. J. H. HARTLEY. and Mr. O'Neil Farrell — could not have existed, for their awards made alter independent examination tallied in e\ < ry respect. A preliminary selection from many designs sent in had been made, and nine were submitted to the judges for their final award. by those connected with the trade can be gathered from the fact that there is likely to be a brisk demand for the winning posters, the designs for which we now throw open to public competition, and shall be glad to receive offers for tin same, which should be addressed to the Manager, The Cinema, 30, Gerrard Street, W.