The New York Clipper (November 1912)

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. November 23 ESSANAY ROTES. Auoho tbo many visitors to the Bssanay Chicago studio during the past week were Baymond Hitchcock and Flora Zabelle. and Herbert Corthell, comedian, in "The Girl at the Qnte." These well known players spent an entire afternoon viewing the many mar- vels in the blc plant, and were highly enthu- siastic over the many systems by which the film is taken, developed and produced on the screen. Kesanay'a woncrfut overhead light- ing system, the only one of Its kind In the country that employs the line of movable, trams carrying the light-banks from one end of the studio noor to the other, was another source of amazement for the players. Mr. Hitchcock, Miss Zabelle and Mr. Corthell also were enabled to work for a few moments In a comely production that was being made, end Miss Zabelle expressed herself as being Eenfectly delighted at the thought of seeing erclf on the screen. The players were also posed before the camera, and some fifty feet of film was run off depleting them laughing and enjoying the lark, This film has been developed, and Is now In their possession as ' a memento of the occasion. Mildbkd Wkston, a popular member of KsBanay's Eastern stock, returned from New York the past week. Franc-is X. Bushman, the popular leading COMING KLEDiE RELEASES. Timed excellent split reels, composed of first class comedies and interesting travelogue subjects, will be placed upon the market by George Klelne this coming week. For the Tuesday Ones, "All On a Summers Dav," describes a series of delightful and amusing incidents which take place at a house party Id the country. There is an abundance of pretty girls and handsome men, which, with the unusually attractive Bettings, would make- any ordinary film a success, but, add- ing to this the fact that the story Itself 1; clever, a very presentable release Is offered which will add quality and variety to any program. The climax of the story, where both the hero and heroine win their wagers, each entirely unsuspicious of the other'* pur- pose, Is very Ingeniously worked out Alfred Mraccl and Dorothy Fcrreri, two of the best known Clnes players, enact their roles In their usual satisfactory fashion. Tub reel Is completed by an interesting travelogue, "The Beautiful Valley of the Tronto," taking us upon a delightful trip, starting at the source of the river, down through the valley, which, contains so many picturesque old castles and other fascinating ruin* of the past. _ .. "A Man roil a Dav" Is the Eclipse offer- ing for Wednesday. The film describes the FII.MVVITM \NO\(k.NMB.».0 J)ro(fi7c/'ionsi'fit/tis/ja/)cr INDISPUTABLE ORIGINATORS - COWBOY FILM; WE CONTINUE TO OFFER EACH WEEK MR.G.M.ANDERSn (POPULARLY KNOWN AS "BRONCHO BILLY ) IN THRILLING STOjffc -OF EARLY DAYS IN'WESTERN AMERICASTACEO UNDER THE PERSM : lurewiMoJMR.AfloERs6riiAssisrfD byacakfuUy mmimm • HIII.V McGRATH'S AUT CAREER." John Steppllng and Ruth Storehouse, In Essnnay's new comedy. Itelcascd Nov. 21. ■nan of Essanny's Eastern stock, made a fly- ing trip to Baltimore during the past week and saw his mother for the first time in al- most three years. She makes It a point to see each new Essnnay production In which her boy Is featured. . i ■ "HIAWATHA" IN A FOUR REEL FEATURE. Edgar Lewis, who recently returned to New York, tells a most interesting story of his experiences while taking pictures of the Seneca Indians, nt the Cattcraugim Indian Reservation, on Lake Eric. It was with renl pleasure that the -writer listened to Mr. Lewis' story of how the pictures were taken with only real Indians, and how many trials no had to overcome before the Indians under- stood what was expected of them. Many pictures have been taken of Indians living their natural lives, their wars and their hunting expeditions, hut this Is the first time, to our knowledge, where real Indians have been coached to portray a drama. Mr. Lewis has about finished the produc- tion, which Is taken from Longfellow's poem, "Hiawatha." There only remains about twenty scenes, which will be taken after tbo first heavy snow. The pictures arc the prop- erty of 1'. E. Moore, and will bo used ex- tensively by schools aud colleges. ■ ANOTHER FOR DENVER. Active construction will be begun shortly upon a new theatre, which will be built upon the site of the present Colonial, at 1020 Curtis Street, Denver, Colo. This marks the construction of the fifth moving picture house on Curtis Street within the past nine- teen months. The new theatre will bo built entirely of Colorado materials, under Denver architects, and will be of the old Colonial style of Ar- chitecture. The cost of the building Is to bo xiOO.OW). Officers of I lie Colonial Company arc: H. E. Ellison, president; Sherman Bell, vice 6 resident; It. 10. Hicks, secretary; D. A. arton, trcasiwr. ■ HARLEM GETS ANOTHER. An amusement company bns leased from I'nul Hanke, for a term of twenty-one years, the three thrce-sto-y and basement dwellings known as 1714, 1710 and 1718 Madison Ave- nue, on plot 40.0 by 70, adjoining the North- west comer of One Hundred and Thirteenth Street. The lessee will erect ft modern fire- proof theatre, to be ns>d for moving pictures oiid vaudeville, j » Joskpii Untnr.n lins BUb-leased from Harris & Maurice Mandclbnnm, the block front, 104x100, on the East side of Avenue A, Fifth to Sixth Street, owned by William Waldorf Astor. Mr. Burger will build a theatre, res- taurant, dance hall and meeting rooms. Tub Pennsylvania Photo Machine Co. hns been Incorporated by E. Besscllcvrc, Clias. Metzgcr and M, 15. Horn, adventures of a mischievous boy, who wishes to dress and conduct himself as a man. After withdrawing all his savings from the bank, he carefully arrays himself In evening clothes and goes to the races, where he wins u small fortune. He Is unable to stand prosperity, however, for he soon gets Into all sorts of scrapes before a kind policeman dis- covers the young rascal and promptly escorts him to his alarmed parents who administer a punishment which he will not soon forget. The role of the boy Is very well taken, and several of the scenes, such as that at the racetrack, arc unusually Interesting. "TllKB17.OJ.Ti AND SURROUNDINGS," deplet- ing many scenes In and about the town of Treblzond, In Asia Minor, fills out the neces- sary thousand feet. The Saturday Clnes, "A Comedy of Errors," Is nil extremely amusing subject, which ought to bring many laughs from tbe audiences. It describes the comical adven- tures of two raw recruits, who are made tho butt of much ridicule by the other troopers In the regiment. The plot Is not a new one. being wound around a case of mistaken Identity, but Is exceptionally well executed, and the public will certainly onjoy It. Thr other subject on the reel Is "Cor- neto Tarqulnla." The film spreads before us many places of Interest, which have been well preserved from medieval times, such us the Principal Gate, the beautiful Vltel- leschl Pnlncc, the National Squaw, St. Ste- phens' Square, tho Great Tower, the Castle, nnd several remarkable views of the town. i Vicfj President B. F. Cornell, of the State branch of the M. P. B. h. of A., was recently In New York. Mr. Cornell announced the building of a new theatre and office building In Syracuse, by the Eckel Company, a new company recently Incorporated, for S12d,000, with a capital stock of $00,000. The Eckel Company Ib composed of Peter Eckel, president; Henry Howell, secretary, and B. IQ. Cornell, treasurer and manager. It Is expected the new theatre, which will have a seating capacity of 1,000, will be completed by May 1. Tub American Film Manufacturing Co. has organized a new stock company at Santa Barbara, Cat, In addition to the company operating at that point. William J. Bauman, ?iroducer at Chicago studio, has been trans- erred to tho Coast, and will produce in con- junction with Allan Dwan. The Ebsan Kat Amusement Co. bas been Incorporated at Albany, N. x\, by Samuel 8. Watson, Victor C. Cormier and Florence H. Berg. PICTURE SHOWS IN FRANKFORT DISTRICT. (Bu Consul General Frank D. Hill, Frankfort on the Haiti). Cinematograph shows have been as succcw- ful In winning popular favor here as else- where. In addition to some fifteen regular shows here, the more Important of which re- new their program* twice a week, films axe exhibited In variety shows, amusement halls, etc. While Sims are manufactured In Ger- many, some three-fifths of tho pictures ex- hibited come from abroad, according to a local firm handling both German and Im- ported films. , , „ American films representing typically American subjects are popular, and always find a good demand. In order to do busi- ness here an American bouse must secure n good agent to get around and aee tbe middle- men In the leading cities, who buy the films outright and rent them to the shows. At least three pictures should be turned out o week In order to pay the heavy traveling ex- penses. Arrangements must be made with a reliable firm for copying films after orders have been secured, It being Impracticable to secure copies from America. Censorship of films Is carefully exercised by tbe police. and >< Reela of fine Film. IS a reel and np; 26,000 ft. of One stock, no worn ont Dim. 2c. and np, a ■onaSlidra IIa set and un. A Power No. 6 Machine, $100; Edison Exhibition Machine, j °B" Calcium lisoblne. $30. I also buy Film, Slides nnd Machines, If good, 11 OAJClum uacnine, »». Q ~ ' QAJjU y r gj Christopher StiW. W. Y. ''Sou Hods Oity. New announcements for moving picture houses In Philadelphia consist of the purchase of a plot, 62 by 154 feet, at the Southeast corner of Seventh and Wolf streets, by Levlck & Waldo, who will build there a house to cost about $50,000. Annsboy Hall, at Front and Rockland streets, Logan, a suburb of Philadelphia, lias been leased by the owner, D. R. Harper to Mills & Lewis, who will remodel the property Into a moving picture and vaudeville theatre. Thij new Crafts Feature Film, Inc., has P. P. Craft, Daniel A. Hawkins and George E. Van Ocrbllt on Its board of directors. Omeb F. Doun, editor-in-chief of the sce- nario department of tbe American Film Manu- facturing Co., at Chicago, leaves next week for the Santa Barbara office, where lie will be in touch with the producers at that point. The Evelyn Building Co. will build a two story brick theatre, 31x10x126.22, on "NAPOLEON INFORMED OF THE DUEL." From the Kleine-Clnes feature, "AT NAPOLEO N'S COM MAND." that the step-daughter is the best of the three daughters. Lord Browning disguises himself as a fish- (be West side of Webster Avenue, 16.16 feet monger the next day, and upon visiting tho North of One Hundred and Ninety-seventh Gibson home is very coolly attended by all Street, New York. Plans filed by Architects except Cinderella, when he approaches to Neville & BaggB place tbe cost at $25,000. make a sale. New York, Nov. 12. New York Clipper, , Gentlemen—In behalf of Beverly B. Dobbs Original Arctic Motion Picture (Alaska-Siberia) Co., I wish to thank you—in fact, compliment you, for the remark- able results we have received .through a recent advertisement In your splendid paper. Of course, it is universally known that The Clipped is one of: the most substantial and enterprising papers in the theatrical field, but I never knew of the unlimited pos- sibilities that an advertiser could derive from an advertisement In your valuable paper until a "tidal wave" of mall and telegrams flooded our office. The call for State rights exceeded all expectations, and, according to my humble opinion, you have one of tbe best advertising mediums in America. With a sincere wish for a long and prosperous life for The Old Reliable, I be.j to remain, ,^Very truly yours, Joseph Conoly, General Manager Beverly .B. Dobbs Original. Arctic Motion Picture Co., Suite 702, Fitzgerald Building, Forty-second and Broadway, New Xork City. FHW S REVIE WED. "A Thrilling; Rescue by Uncle Hun" (Edison). Releaaed Nov. 13. That Fred Nankivel Is making a big Im- pression with this well known newspaper character In picture form, is proved by the reception each succeeding one receives. Mr. Nankivel is writing his own scenarios and personally acting the role of his famous Uncle Mud. The picture opens with Mr. Nankivel in his studio, drawing a series of pictures, using his signature as a foundation, He re- ceives word from a friend at the golf club that a wager his been made that Uncle Mun can defeat a would-be champion. He dona the Uncle Mun make-up, hikes to the golf course and wins the match after a series of impos- sible shots, being compelled to make his ball circle that of his opponent's on the final and winning stroke. Just as the match Is finished, a fire is dis- covered in the village nearby, and to give the alarm Uncle Mun drives golf balls Into the bell-tower (a mile away) and quickly brings out the volunteers. Arriving at tbe burning building, all are saved with the exception of a child In an upper story. Uncle Mun brings a bed-spring Into good use, and one Jump carries him Into the doomed room, and another takes him and the child back to safety. Good, laughable entertainment, with a touch of expertness to the Btory that rings clear and true with one's satisfaction. Toil. "Between Love and Law" (Sells). Released Nov. 12. Fred Duval, a game warden, Is In love with Ruth Miller, who lives on a ranch near hlB headquarters. Ruth's father and son go hunting, and when they shoot an elk out of season, and are caught by Duval, they are In for a big fine or a year in prison. Ruth comes to the rescue, however, and rather than betray hlB duty, Duval pays the fine and marries the daughter as a reward. When William Duncan and Myrtle Sted- man nre thrown upon a screen one Is assured of good entertainment. They are featured in this picture drama, and repeat the success tbey have made In former Sellg subjects. It Is a mild, pretty story of the rough country, and plcnscs immensely. Tod. "Lord Ilrownlnir and Cinderella" (Vltaiirnnh). Released Not. 13. Maurice Costello and Clara Kimball Young arc featured in opposite roles in this very fine production. Lord. Browning is expected to visit the house of Widow Gibson, who lives with her two daughters, Sylvia and Adrlcnne, and her Btcp-oaughter, Cinderella, The two daughters are anxious to make an impression upon Lord Browning, but tbclr selfishness towards Cinderella causes their downfall. The lord's automobile breaks down and bo stops at the home of an old fisherman, meeting Cinderella as he enters the poverty- stricken old shack. He inquires about the Gibsons, and aa the old fisherman and Cin- derella are close friends, he tells Browning Later tbo Gibson family are caught In a heavy rainstorm while out picnicking, and are forced to seek shelter in the old fisherman's home, where Cinderella and Lord Browning enter Into a very friendly conversation until the widow and her two hauehty daughters Interfere, and decide to leave for home. Lord I Browning is satisfied he has a good enough line on the family, and notifies them by wire thnt he shall arrive the next day. Donning his lordly make-up, he visits the Gibson home, and finds the widow and the two daughters very attentive. But when he inquires for the third daughter, and they recognize each other, the result Is painful to Sylvia and Adrlenne, and later, when Lord Browning asks for the hand of Cinderella In marriage, the agony of the rest of the family is increased. A strong, beautiful story, with Its moral clearly brought out by fine acting, Mrs. Julia Swain Gordon, as the widow, and Flora Finch and Lean Baird, aa the two airy daugh- ters, add strength to the picture's success. Tot. "Reptiles of Asia Minor" (Klnemacolor). One more addition to the rapidly increasing list of Klnemacolor's educational series. Tbe picture features close up views of many dif- ferent types of snakes and lizards. The batch- ing of a lizard 1b one of the features, while tbe catching of insects by a chameleon adds strength to this very Interesting picture tub- jc-ct. Toi. "Ofla, the Woman Spy" (Klnemacolor). Ofla Is detailed to secure valuable papers from the enemy, and the clever ruse she uses in feigning Illness to secure admittance to the house of opposing general, and the stealing of the supposed war plans from his safe, le cleverly pictured. Detective Henri Is put on ber trail, and after watching Ofla take a wax Impression of the safe's lock, upon one of hei visits to the general's headquarters, he does likewise, and substitutes false plans, which WILLIAM DUNCAN, Sellg Popular Player No. 18. „ Popular young Juvenile leading man nnd expert nil 'round athlete, at present with * **"* Colorado company. FREE DATE BOOK Mmtlon IhU paper The M. STEIN COSMETIC CO. NEW YORK SHAKE*