The New York Clipper (June 1912)

THE STEW YORK CLIPPER. June i June Adams. "VOTES KOIt WOMEN" (Reliance). In two reels (lielcsscd Juno 20). Di. Anna Shaw, nclcn Van Dennett. NEW AMERICAN FILM PRODUCTION. One of the really big feature pictures of tho year will be announced by the Amcrlcnn ' film Mfg. Co., as the product of the newly completed Chicago studio, for release In tho near future. This Is a monster two reel pro- duction, historically correct, and making use of such splendid American characters as . Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Zachary Taylor and General Wlnflcld Scott; also an Indian, whose name Is a byword In American history. Jos. I. Sullivan, formerly of tho Sellg forces, Is the newly engaged producer, under whose management the film was produced. Mr. Sullivan did some remarkably good work In tho selection of well known actors to In- terpret tho difficult parts of tho play. Among those who will bo seen In the role of great Americans will be the famous and Inimitable Harry Lawnsdalc, whoso reputation In the role of Abraham Lincoln, Is nation wide. Mr. Lawnsdalc was formerly of the Sellg forces, was with Nat Goodwin for a number of years, and Is known for his remarkable re- semblance to the great rrosldont. David Fisher, formerly of tho American's Chicago company, and iiIho of Kssuiuiy, plays Jefferson Davis. C. E. (Joiild, of comic opera lame, was cast for General Wlnllcld Scott. ■Miss Harbor plays Sarah Taylor, daughter of the then Cou Znohnry Taylor, while Nell Morgan, formerly of the Essunny forces, plays Elizabeth Taylor, the younger sister. Geo. Cole, well known for his excellent work In "Paid iu Kull," "Man of the Hour" nnd "The Penalty," plays the difficult role of Zachary Taylor. In Jos. I. Sullivan the American possesses a producer of reputation and wide experi- ence. For his work on the dramatic atago ho Is well remembered as the leading man at the Bush Temple, Chicago, for three seasons; Thanhousor Stock, of Milwaukee, two years; Dearborn Stock, Chicago, and Doyle Stock, Nashville. Owing TO the sudden changes In the ranks of Independent film manufacturers. David . Horsley, president of tho Nestor Film Co. cut abort his California trip, and Is once moro In our midst. D. J. Lb I'ebvrb. for fifteen years C'i.ip- pbr correspondent at Manchester, N. 11., Is now manager of "Tho Box from Larkln's," nod "A Trip to Niagara Falls" moving pic- ture show. H. C. Plcrson ts tho lecturer. INDISPUTABLE ORIGINATORS or COWBOY FILMS. m CONTINUE TO OFFER EACH WEEK Mr.G.M.AndeRSON , (POPULARLY KNOWN AS'BRONCHO BILLY") IN THRILLING STORIES OF EARLY DAYS IN: WESTERN AMERICA.STAC.Et>. UNDER THE PERSONAL m$$!l^ mm mm I Anderson splendid opportunity for the power- ful acting thot has made him famous the world over. Miss Vcdnh Bertram p'nys oppo- site Mr. Anderson. In a striving rhnracterlza- tlon. "A Child of the Purple Sage." released June 8, again affords Mr. Anderson opportu- nity In a magnificent role. The plot Is en- tirely out of the beaten track, and the cast lncludon a child-actress, whose pantomimic skill In astonishing. The entire production la n distinct feature. The following releases arc announced by the Essanay Company for the first two weeks In June: June 4. "On El Monfo Itnnch." June 8, "The Legacy of Happiness." June T. "Billy Changes Ills Mind." June 8, "A Child of the Turplc Sage." June 11, "The Mis-sent Letter." Juno 13, "The Honeybug's First Quarrel." Jnne 14, "Tho Passing Shadow." June IB, "Western Hearts," Tlinnhfianer "Kldlet" ARttln. The Tlmnhousor "Kldlet" is again the fea- ture of a Thnnhouser picture, this Meat "Dottle's New Doll," a comedy, released rues- day, June 4. Here the youngest New Bociiciie players—or shall it be playerettc ?—Is the Innocent kidnapper of a Judge's baby daugh- ter. The judge thought a gnng of CMnamen, one of whom he had Imprisoned for thoft. had stolen the Infant In revenge. But the chubbv k'.dlet turns up hb the guilty party to the Joy of the Judge and the Chinaman. In the same week with "Dottle's New Doll Is "Her 8ecret," which Is out June 7. It Is ns good a drama as tho other Is a comedy. Mlgnon Anderson Is the "her" who possesses tbe "secret." and a notable cast assists ner In revealing It to you. 9ELIG notes. The motion pictures of Los Angeles «■-,; police executing their drills, which' «■!,■',' taken last week by the Sellg Polyscope Cron pnny, have been approved and wnrmiv praised, according to James L. MoGco mini sger of the Pacific Coast branch of the mm. pany. In a statement Issued. "Mayor Alexander, Chief Sebastlon ami Cnpt. LohnhaiiBcn enmo to our studio In Edcndalo," said Mr. McGce, "and saw I lie first of the developed films run off. Tiir.',- were delighted with the results, nnd ill seemed of the opinion that the exhibit tn'n« of the Alms will do much to advertise I he cltv and lis excellent police organization '"Largo corporations are taking ndvantn -i> of private reels of motion pictures to ndvi- ESSANAY NOTES. On Wednesday morning, May 20, tho Eb- sanny Company's special- train, comprising three sleeping ears, a diner and a sixty foot baggage car, steamed out of Chicago with the mammoth company who aro to portray the stupendous pageant In three reels, "The Fall of Montezuma," a talc of the conquest of Mexico. Over two hundred people arc In the cast of this production, and the special train will be their home until the comple- tion of the last foot of film. A suitable loca- tion has, after weeks of research, been se- lected, and the company will lire In their comfortable quarters In the vicinity until the three reels are finished. Besides the company, the "special" carried attendants, physicians, Red Cross nurses to give Imme- diate attention to any who may sustain In- juries during the action of the scenes, two cameras with their operators, the two pro- ducers who are staging tho production, and a small army of expert clay modelers, who will fashion the massive settings required to duplicate the architecture of the ancient Aztec Empire. Thnmns Stevens and Ken- neth Sawyer Goodwin, both Chlcagonns, are SBL1G POLYSCOPE CO. MAKES SPECIAL RELEASE OF SIIRINER PICTURES. During tho recent Shriner cctivuiMon, at Ixm Angeles, Cnl., tho Sellg Polvpcopc Co. secured several thousand feet of excellent pictures. Each event was caught by the cameras of Sellg operators, nnd from the Mm tints secured the Sellg Co. have selected n one thousand foot reel. This will he released it* ft special or. Wednesday. May 20. The pictures show various views of the Shrlnem' tun-ado, In which were represented temples from every corner of tho country, views of the beautiful floral parade, given In honor of the visiting Shrlncrs; views of the drill teams taking part In the print competition, mid scenes showing the mammoth barbecue and Hold dn.t. Many close up views of past Imperial potentates, nnd past and present rubbiins nnd Be tent* tea, lire shown In the film, and It will be anxiously looked forward to by Masons nnd inch friends throughout the country. ihe authors of tho scenario, und will per- sonally assist the producers as much as possible. The massive Rot pieces required for the production have kept tho carpenters In a turmoil for weeks, and the costumes needed have taxed the capacity of one of tile largest concerns In the country for Ihe past two months. The Essnnny Company Is spar- ing neither money nor untiring energy In making this great pageant one of the finest masterpieces over attempted In the history of motion plot lire, and the project assuredly affords striking opportunity for brilliant pro- duction. For the week of June :t, the Essoxay Com- pany announces two great Western drnmntlc subjects, featuring G. M. Anderson. "On El Moute Itnnch," released June 4, Is a Btrong, Invigorating tale of the plains, affording Mr. FILM A II C. A Is for art, The General Sale and Publicity film. B Is for best, Surely this one's a "win." C Is for centre, Nat's middle name. D is for delightful, All who see It exclaim. E Is for error, You'll make one If you don't. F is for finest. Secure this film of "note." G Is for gorgeous, This film surely Is. H is for hurrah, > "Tis this film that Is. I Is for it, Oliver Twist therein lies. J Is for Justice, Praised to the skies. it Is for knowing, People who buy the rights. L Is for left, Those who didn't see the light. M is for money, The gold they take la. N Is for not, To not get It's a sin. O Is for Oh, The exclamation you make. P is for precisely. That losers all take. Q, Is for quick, Those who capture the gold. R Is for right. The buyers we sold. S stands for sharp, Spanuth and Strouse are this. T Is for trouble, Those not showing Oliver. V Is for you, See you're not Tatsy Bollver. v is for very. The very best film. W is for "won," Those who put Oliver In. X Is for tens, These go to the bank. Y is yourself, For buying Oliver you thank. / 1b the zenith Of film productions all, Beyond any doubt Oliver TwlBt has the call. SCENES FnOM ESSANAY'S CHIPPING SERMON, "THE LEGACY OF HAPPINESS" (Released Jane 0). Clnclnnntl News-Films. Motion rtcrtraits will be taken of the La- tonla Derby, to be run during the coming racing meet at the Kentucky track. "Tnn Coming of Columbus" is now being featured at the Walnut Hills houses. "Chjuilby Colus, Amateur Detective," was tbe feature picture at the Empress, tho Sulll- van-Considlne house, which has dropped Into line with films. "GET A HORSE." Conway's "Cnlled Bnek" n Film. Hugh Conway's great novel, "Colled Back," lwis become a Thanhouser film. In two parts. It Is the first two-recler to follow that com- pany's "Jess," Mr. Conway's story Is oue of the best known mystery-dramatic efforts In tbe English language, and the name alone wlU draw. The release day Is Friday, June 21. There will be enough "paper" put out wflth it to enable the exhibitor to "bill It like a circus." The mystery element will be a feature of the paper, too. Norwood'* Open Air Theatre. Norwood, 0., will have a new open air the- atre, erected by the Norwood Amusement Co. After the season a new modern theatre, to cost $15,000, will bo erected on the site, Mills and Montgomery avenues. During the Summer motion pictures will be shown at the open air theatre, under the management of A. C. Dlnglcstcdt, who also directs the Plaza. 'iBB&r'r.-A'i.' •'!*■'.•• ,'. -X-Js WILRERT MELVILLE, Director of the Lubln Arizona plant, crossing a river near Tucson. Tho auto kicks at the water and horses have to help out. tlse their plants, and, with Los Angeles gel- ting Its merltB placed free before millions of persons who could never bo reached In any other way, It Is gratifying to the Sellg man- agement to know that Its efforts are being appreciated by the mayor and police head." W. N. Sellg, head of tho big concern which bears his name, has been deeply Interested In the Shrine week festivities at Los An- fic'cs, although ho has not been able to be n attendance, and has kept In constant touch with Mr. McGec from the Chicago office. Mr. Sellg, who Is popular with his employees and In motion picture circles, hits recovered from Injuries received last Fall In this cltv. when wounded by a Japanese. Tho Pacific Coast studio of tbe Sellg Poly- scope Co. resounded with the songs anil merry bnntcrlngs of two hundred frolicsome Shrlncrs, Friday, 'May 10. Following tho day's great parade through the downtown street* of Lo* Angeles, which was witnessed by half a mil- lion people from nil parts of the United States, a long lino of ntitos started for the Sellg plant, bearing some of the leading Shrine visitors, who nnd become deeply Inter- ested In the work of the Sellg people through witnessing the operators of this company making the official pictures of tho great events of Shrine week. Tho delegation was met at the Mission gate, and escorted through the entire plont. Then n unique thing was done. In the grounds n largo set had been constructed simulating tho Interior of a circus tent. In which was to be played an act from a Wild West show. On tho big bleachers were crowds of "extras," representing n rube audi- ence, nnd In tho wings stood the old stage- coach, tho painted Indians, picturesque cow- bovs and girls, and the rest of the wild and woolly types, ready to go under the command of Director Buntly. Just as tbe show was about to begin nn enthusiastic Shriner precipitated himself Into NAT O. GOODWIN, IN "OLIVER TWIST." The feature film made by tho General Film Publicity and Sales Co. MCTCIN'S MAKEUP • JSJ .^^G^x/lBSOLUTELY GUARANTEED