The New York Clipper (October 1912)

THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. October 12 I. P. EXHIBITORS* LEAGUE NOTES. Cincinnati, 0. Letters received from Anthony Xydlas, na- tional vice president from Texas, stats tbat the Texas exhibitors are enthusiastic over the forthcoming convention, Oct. 16, 16, at Dallas, snd a large gathering is expected. Beulah Allred writes that either she or tier partner will attend the convention: L. C. Hon*, of Catulla, Tex., writes tbat he cannot be there, but that he will send In hi* Initiation fee and application. U S. Tram- mel), manager of the Jewell Amusement Co., Houston, Tex, will be there. E. C. Thnntm. of the Thumm Bros.' Amusement Co., of Del Rio, Tex., writes that one of them will be at at the convention—they are with the move- ment and want to do all they can to assist. John C. Penn, proprietor of the Picture Palace. HcKinney, Tex., states that be will be on band at the convention. B. Orzeck, of Marland, Tex., writes that It Is possible that he cannot be there, but that he will have his application and initiation fee there, aa he wants to join the organization. W. B, Fair- man, of the Dixie Theatre, Bryan. Tex., states that be will be there, and la anxious to assist In the organization. J. J. Hegntan, of Temple, Tex.. Is coming. Crawford Thomes, of the Colonial Theatre, Post City, Tex., writes that be will be there, "Johnnie on the spot" John Morris Jr., manager of the Alrdome Theatre, Jackson, Tex., states that be Is very glad to know tbat we are going to hold a convention, and that he will be there, and that he will do all In his power to make the convention a success. Sell A Engles. of the Gem Picture Palace, 208 Oak Street, Palestine, Tex., state that the organi- sation la what they want Both gentlemen will be there and will assist la forming a permanent organization. J. C. Clemmona, Imperial Theatre Co., Beaumont Tex., writes that he Is very much pleased to note that the Texas exhibitors have finally awakened, and that be is very much pleased at the en- thusiasm manifested, and tbat the conven- tion will be a big one and he will be there to do bis part Messrs. Harrison & Ward, owners of the Royal Theatre, Abilene, Tex., write that they are heart and sould with the movement, and that they will be present at the convention. G. L. Wallace writes that be has been a motion picture exhibitor since 1907, he Is Interested in foarteen theatres In Western Texas, and It Is expected tbat all fourteen of the theatres will be represented at Dallas. There are many others from whom letters have been received. M. A. Neff, president of tbe Motion Pic- ture Exhibitors' League ot America, will leavo Cincinnati about Oct. 12, arriving In Dallas, 14, or early the morning of IS, and will be ready to organize the State Into a thorough permanent organization. Mr. Neff has many personal friends In the motion picture busi- ness, and also In tbe mercantile business in Texas, as be has been through the State sev- eral times from tbe standpoint of a traveling man. Week by week new States are being added to the organization, and by the time the big convention is held In New York City, on July 7, 1913, the national president and secretary positively expect every State in the Union to be organized. In tbe laBt week letters have been received by tbe president from Moscow, Ruasta; Berlin, Germany; Mel- bourne and Sydney, Australia. Local No. 2 was organized In Charleston, W. Va., by C. T. Beecnlng, who was Bent to Charleston from the Cincinnati headquarters. Local No. 8 was organised In Springfield, 0., Bcpt. 26. SELIG NOTES. Hobabt Boswoeth, leading man of tbe Sellg Co.'s Western studios, was selected to visualize the role of Edmund Dantea in "Monte Cristo." Bella's great three reel mas- terpiece, which, will be released through tbe General Film Co., on Oct 14. This part waa created by the late Charles Fechter. and per- petuated by Jame O'Neill, who played a stage version of the great Dumas novel for so many years. Those who have witnessed advance exhibitions of this remarkable film production have pronounced Mr. Bosworth's work In same to be the best piece of photo- play acting ever caught by the camera. Tbe character of Edmund Dantes la most re- sourceful and romantic, and these possibilities have not for one moment been neglected by this clever and versatile actor before tbe eye of tbe camera. All the resources of the cos- turner, scenic artist and master of properties have been called Into play to make fitting the investiture and environment ot thla master- Rlece. Tbe enterprise and generosity of Wm. [. Sellg gave carte blanche for tbe use ot all and any accessories that wonld make the production pictorial potential. His one ambi- tion was to create a production tbat would In all points surpass the notable stage produc- tions of this mellow old romance that has be- witched theatregoers of the world for so long. Tbi 8blio Poltbcopb Co. publicity de- partment have for some time past been pre- ? taring an assortment of advertising matter or exhibitors' use in connection with their campaigns on Bellas latest three reel feature, "Monte Cristo." in excellent series of litho- fraphs depleting various scenes from tbe brflllng romance are now ready for ship- ment There are different styles of eight- sheet posters, two different styles of three- sheets, and two different styles of one-sheets. This is tbe largest assortment of paper that tbe Sellg Polyscope Co. baa yet pat out on a feature picture. A very tasty two-color berald has been prepared, and is now being sold to exhibitors who are already busily engaged with their advance advertising on this re- lease. A most artistic series of 'ready pro- pared advertising cuts Injone, two and three column widths, Is another feature of this firm's activity In giving exhibitors every possible aid to make their show a success. Cuts In all sixes and screens for use in news- papers and on heralds, etc., Is still another fhase of tbla campaign. A press sheet con- alnlng several ready-fo-cltp newspaper stories on tbe production in Question, will be given to exhibitors gratis. In a. film soon to be released at tbe Colo- rado headquarters, Wm. Duncan will have to drive Ms car over the top of a cliff which stands some thousand feet in height The story will In all probability be called "The Sheriff's Son," and will be produced by Mar- shall Btedman. The sensation of flying In a biplane fairly eclipses the elevating experience of the bal- loonist in flight, it is stated by Kathlyn Williams, because the advantage of motive power has a sense of freedom and Independ- ence far more Invigorating than the mere drift of chance under tbe shadow of a great Inflated gas bag. The thrill Inspired by tbe pulsing vibration of an aeroplane as It glides over the ground, and then with a warping of its wings or steering rudders, takes to air. Is fearsome and astonishing. s Mt. Cabmel, Pa,, has a new motion pic- ture theatre which, according to a Mt Carmel newspaper. Is "the finest theatre In America." Prof. L. J. Chamberlain Is the proprietor. \TH.6 VMV.NV W\TM ■tut" 1ND1RN W E.PVO procJu'cJions in f Jus paper INDISPUTABLE ORIGINATORS* COWBOY FILMS (POPULARLY MOWN AS BRONCHO. BILIY")IN THRILLING STOR The Essanat Co. secured wonderful mo- tion pictures taken from a dying aeroplane during the recent aerial activities on Chi- cago's lake front An Essanay camera oper- various moods. She has enjoyed wide popu- larity on the large vaudeville circuits, and Is claimed to be the youngest leading lady play- ing in pictures. She is featured In a grip- ping dramatic role, la "Chains," a forth- coming Essanay feature production. "0, dl- haps," r <l sir, ■'leago, •nnois iiropln' ,1wre, I mar- look it hleh!" "Alkam Ikb in Chicago." a mlnutlve figure, garbed In Western a Western sombrero and general Wr was standing on Michigan Avenue gazing with puzzled face at the '■ skyscrapers towering above him. ring-tailed galoots I" muttered the In "but this air town bss sure chsn vclons since I was here Isst Gosh that sbsck I Must be more'n uh mti» n Yes. you've guessed the Identity or i™iL. figure. It was Augustus Carney. rai,«5,l2 world over for his character of "Ai 1 -ii? tl In the popular Western comedies of i •■■> pi..' nay Western Stock Company. "All, ",ip. ?i" come bsck to Chicago, after an alttnJ*} three years, and his amazement at th« rrZJx of the dry was genuine. He bad mar.v ,{Z™ ous experiences until picked up at hW l»iw nay's touring car, "Alkali" was conr./J"!?: to tbe big studio on Argyle Street \heVoe Is now being featured In a series of nniVai„ thst are funny—we need say no nrnr.. •%•„» spd L i'*"" 1 ,'v ln a . P* ctDr e guar:u,tces its worth In real humor! ■-■-■«■■ its Thk Essanat Co. snnonnces the foiiowl*. relent"! for tb«> month of October- Or? ii "Tbe Shoteun Ranchman:" Oct is' "A \n taken Calling:" Oct 16, "The Rmssvfn. Girls:" Oct. 17. "The Snafe:" Oct iPQS Warning Hand :" Oct. 10. "The Outtnw : . i. rlflce:" Oct. 22. "The Tomboy on Rar 7 ■» Oct. 2S. "Rrlnetng Father Around:" Oct 24 "The Thrlftv Parson ;" Oct. 25. "Siin«h ns • ■ Oct. 2fl. "The Ranch Girl's Trlsl:" Oct M "Miss Slmklns' Summer Boarder ■" Orr" X' £rbe M Letter;» Oct. 31, "The Flsberms™. - • Scene from tbe Cines Drama, •£':£■ "TRAILING THE COUNTERFEITERS." .; *-'-•.- •. fieleascd Oct 12, by Geo. Kleine. I. C. OES BACK FROM EUROPE. Ingvald C. Oes. American msnarer of tbe Great Northern Film Co.. bss returned from n trip to Copenhagen. Mr. Oes brings rack many Interesting facts, the most Important among them being that in Enropesn coon. tries tbe feature photoplays are becoralnt very popular, as In this country. The Amer- ican Western pictures are also well liked abroad. In antwring ai*. please mention CLtprrn. SCENE FROM THE COMING SELIG FEATURE RELEASE, "THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO." "THE ARREST OF EDMUND DANTES," Scene from Scllg'i "MONTE CRISTO." Released through General Film Co., Oct. 14. NEW PLAYHOUSE FOR OMAHA. A new theatre, In which a stock company will rehearse plays and act them for the production of moving plcturo films, Is to be built ln Omaha, Neb., tbla Fall. Plans bave been drawn for such a theatre and as soon, as the company which Is to build it can find a alte answering the requirements, work will begin. The public will not be admitted to thla new playhouse, as there will be no seats, and yet It will be the largest thentre ln Omaha. The plans give the dimensions aa 76x150 feet, and 40 feet high, and almost the whole structure will be made of glass. Tb» Indu Motion l'lcture Company, re- cently organized, and capitalized by Omaha men, wlirbnlld. the structure, which wdl cost about $25,000. It will probably be bulll In Florence, near Omaha. Tho otflccrs of the company are: A C. Bnell, president; Charles M. Pieln, vice president; V. Q. nartman, tSPP JP*A*« er i w - H - Church, secretary, and A. C, Hartman. treasurer. *' ■■■ s jj with Pat Powers. He will organise a new company and direct tbt Gem bSnd of fllml Richard 3. Cummins has returned from a two weeks' trip wltb Col. Roosevelt and re- ports an excellent trip. Mr. Cummins trav- eled 10,000 miles in fourteen days, and took 100 scenes of Col. Roosevelt In 8,000 feet of Dim. This will be cut to 2,000 feet and re- leased aa a feature production by tbe General Film Publicity and Sales Co. Col. Roosevelt was greatly Interested In Mr. Cummins' work, and after several days the nickname of "Movie" was wished on him. which stuck to the end of the trip. Mr. Cummins la a good camera man, so these scenes of Reesevelt's Western campaign should prove of Interest to his many admirers. J. Pajiker Hsud Jb. has taken to tbe road 2 close several State rights for his "Gardes of Allah" pictures. ator made a number of nights ln Fish's machine and, from various altitudes, secured views of the entire water front Thla aim has already been seen Id private exhibitions at Essanay's rooms, and is unquestionably one of the most novel features ever taken. Di'bino the recent aeroplane flights on ' Chicago's lake front the Essanay Company's camera operator, who was flying In Fish's machine, had the unique experience of being arrested on landing. Fish was forced to alight ln Grant Park and was immediately placed under arrest by an offlcer for breaking the law In alighting In a public park. After tbe usual red tape procedures the men were quickly released, but not before tbe came a man bad secured moving pictures of his o»a arrest The all seeing eye of tbe Dim camera is generally on tbe job. GiOBoa K. Spooh retnrned the past week from Niles, Cat., tbe bom* of Essanay s Western Stock Company. Mr. Spoor reports tbat be enjoyed the trip Immensely, and brings back wltb blm splendid plans con- cerning future activities of G. M. Anderson In some extraordinary Western production* Thb Essanat Co. Is now getting out some extremely unique designs In one sheet post- ers, Over a dozen different styles are now being sent out to the trade that are labeled with tbe stamp of Essanay Individuality, and should prove box office tonics to tbe wide awake exhibitors who are on tbe look- out for tbe unusual. Ruth Stonbhousb, one of the leadlnr ladies of Essanay's Eastern 8tock Co.. Is » dancer of ability. Miss Stonehouse has given ber dances before many of the club organiza- tions of Chicago, and has been warmly praised by the press for ber interpretation of tbe FREE DATE BOOK Mmtion thlt paper The M. STEIN COSMETIC CO. NEW YORK ALKALI IKE STROLLING Along State Street, Chicago. "The Essann;. Scries."