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THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. December :'S A OREAT BIG HIT HAR N TILZER SAYS THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BE SINGING Tt nmrnm v. mmAQ&s successor to *t>rbam mait ■« IH YBAK8. ORIAT FOR tPOTUOBT. OAR BB 8VNO AS A Ba HARMONY IH A LOSS TIHE. OUE&T SLIDES. •OSO. IWKT1 SPECIAJL NOTICE «•'"* «* CIIMiA««», CALL. AT 1 HE C.HAND - opkka house Brii>ui>G. HARRY VON TILZER MUSIC PUBLISHING CO., 125 West 43d Street, New York MOTION PICTURE NEWS GEORGE KLEIKE'S NEWS. George Kleins promises three first class releases for tbe week ending Jan. 4, 1013, consisting of an absorbing drama of heart In- terest and two split comedy reels which are lure laugh producers. "Ami's Choice" Is the title of the Tues- day Clnes. It relates In a highly entertain- ing fashion of a charming girl's many diffi- culties In deciding between two most ardeiu suitors. Her clever plan ti test the courage and- devotion of the two, lu or. apparently perfectly Innocent way, and when her de- cision in finally settled, her dramatic manner of giving No. 2 his walking papers are well worth watching. Tbe story Is enacted In the tnldjt of a most beautiful garden whlcii affords truly wonderful backgrounds. To complete the reel, "Among the Abrozzl Mountains" offers an extremely interesting scenic, (.cowing ths ancient city of Sulmons, views of tbe surrounding country and several beautiful Winter landscapes In the reclaimed basin of Lake Fucino. Fob the Eclipse "A Four-Footed Cupid" tells of a remarkable dog who manages to put through a deal In love all by himself. The canine seems to possess human intelll- ?ence In the manner he takes possession of be letters belonging to the quarreling lovers and takes tbem to tbe mall box, after which, by means of many clever tricks, he finally brings about a reconciliation. "f.AtoiiiNG Billy" completes the reel. Billy meets a pal, who tells him a funny atory. Billy Insists upon sharing it with everyone, Including business men, washer- women, howling babies, and even a driver at his work. Although unappreciated, the fel- low keeps repeating the tale until, returning home, he meets his wife, who, resenting his foolish mirth, belabors him over tbe head with a broom, but Billy still laughs on. Tbe reel Is certainly a sure cure for the blues, and will brighten up any program. An absorbing drama of heart Interest Is billed for the release of Jan. 4, 1013, entitled "A Sister's Heart." It relates of a proud, spirited girl, who opposes ber younger broth- er's man-Inge to a young woman of humble station. Through the Influence and persua- sion of the old family servitor, however, the two girls are brought together. It is not long before love conquers pride and preju- dice. Tcuched by the misery and sweet face of the other, the sister's heart warms to- wards her. She immediately sends tor her brother, and upon his arrival all former dis- cord Is forgotten in a happy gathering of the three young people. The leading role, that of the sister. Is well acted by Miss Hcspcria, who Is now taking the most of the leads for the Clnes Company, and is doing most excel- lent work. The part of the old servitor, which Is also Important, Is well taken by Charles Maestro, In his usual capable manner. A. I. C P. RESENTS ATTACK, Officers of the New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor are In- dignant over an item in The Neio York Even- ing World, on a Thnnbouscr film that was produced by Mr. Illte at tbe association's suggestion, alleging that the film producers were "mixing flashy with sacred subjects," The World said: "Another company offers 'The Star of Bethlehem.' The week before it offered 'Brains vs. Brawn' and 'The Other Half.'" The picture mentioned of the title, 'Brains vs. Brawn," was a very simple comedy In which the most exciting feature was an elec- tric battery that made the comedian Jump about some. "Tbe Other Half was the story Mr. Hlto issued at the A. I. C. P.'s behest. Agent Capes, of the association, has pro- tested to The World that tbe film merely :howcd the evils of Indiscriminate almsgiv- ing, had not nn objectlonnhle detail, but on the contrary was an "uplift picture" In the strictest sense of the term. ■ "BETHLEHEM" OVATION IN CHICAGO. From Chicago Manager Sccry, of the Ma- jestic Film Service, has wired Thnnhouser that an advance exhibition. Friday, Dec. 20, of "Tiw Star of Bethlehem," given for ex- hibitors and Interested parties, at 210 N. Fifth Avenne, w<is on auspicious Buccess. Almost one hundred were present, and when the end of the final reel flnrhrd off the screen (here was spirited handclapplng. Mr. Sccry was plainly startled, as applause for a moving picture <s not usual tvlth an audi- ence of exhibitors—a "wise" audience, as the saying Is. Among persons prominent In the public life of Chicago present were the Sr-,. 1 An . drew Klcl - Mra - Burton Alden and J hyiiis 1-cnergnn. The picture will be used in Important Illinois churches after it has tniiro.i the thentr.•«, according to Mr. Bean. He stales that ministers of nil denominations hsve expressed an Interest In It. The D. and O. Moving Picture Co. has been lm-. rporated by Louis Frankel, Agnes T Madden and Uicbnrd Ely. SELIG NEWS. In spite of last week's sad accident. In which Horace Kearney, the well known avi- ator, together with a passenger, met a tragic death by drowning, when Kearney's hydro- aeroplane was wrecked during his attempt to fly to Catalina Island from Los Angeles, Kathlyn Williams, leading woman of the Scllg Polyscope Co.'s Western studios, will attempt tbe dangerous feat some day In the near future. In the railroad drama, entitled "The False Order," which will be released by the Sells Polyscope Co., Jan. 0, one scene shows one of the most thrilling sights ever caught by the camera. Two massive locomotives going at a tremendous rate of speed are seen to meet in a sensational head-on collison. Wreckage Is thrown hundreds of feet Into the air as the giants, pulsating with seemingly pent-up an- tagonism, come together. For this one scene, which is merely an Incident In the story shown, the Scllg Co. was obliged to spend a small fortune. Lobimeb Johnson, one of the best known players and producers on the American stage, and noted as a globe trotter and student has Joined the Scllg producing staff, and will be located with the Chicago studios for the present Mr. Johnson was playing In a re- vival of "The Light Eternal," at the Yo Liberty Playhouse, In Oakland, on the day of the memorable San Francisco earthquake. For the Inst few years Mr. Johnson has headed bis own company of players in vaude- ville. Hakrt Cobn, business representative of the Sellg Polyscope Co., has returned from a trip through the Southwest where he went to select a new Winter location for the com- pany now operating at the Canon City studios. Finns have been perfected for transporting the entire company to some one of the selected localities in the Southwest, altbought the Sellg Company has not, as yet, given out just where this location will be. A freight car full of horses and proper- ties has left the Chicago studios for the new lleldcump, and it will arrive at the new location at about tbe same t<inc tbe Colo- rado players appear upon the scene. An automobile has been forwarded with tbe horses, and Tom Mix. the famous Sellg cow- boy has been transferred from the Chicago studios to tbe headquarters of the Colorado company. This branch of the ambitious Sellg organization will produce during the com- ing months some of the greatest war and Western subjects ever released by the Sellg people. Mr. Selic recently secured the entire works of Gen. Charles King, with exclusive rights for picture purposes, and many of these well known stories will be produce- by this company. AMISEMEXT REALTY TRANSAC- TIONS IN PHILADELPHIA. Tbe Manhelm moving picture theatre house, Nos. 5123-25 Main Street, Germantown. a suburb of Philadelphia, was sold last week for $33,500, at public auction to William Frelhofcr, who is associated with Fred G. Nlxon-N'lrdllngcr in the ownership of the Nixon Theatre. The theatre Is a one story structure, on a lot 50 by 200 feet. Its pres- ent owner Is Howard C. Sowden. A lot at the Northeast corner of Twentv- flfth and Columbia streets has been bought by William Sachsenmalcr, who announces that he will erect there a $10,000 moving picture house. Fred G. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger took title last week to a plot 77 by 240 feet, at German- town and Maplcwood avenues, where he will start shortly after the first of the year the erection of a $200,000 vaudovlllc theatre, to be known as the Colonial. Charles Both has purchased the property at the Northeast corner of Ridge Avenue and Oxford Street, as a slto for a moving picture house. The Monarch Feature Film Co. has been Incorporated at Albany, by T, Hayes Hunter, Ernest G. Palmer and Robert L. Noah. Notfs from Dr. Morgan's Show.—Twenty week stands so -far this Reason, not one loser. Company same as at opening. The Great Haverly, Eddie and Mrs. Barnileld, Juggling Joe Ceclle, Dr. and Mrs. J as. P. Morgan. Twenty-four reels of pictures, and our cole- bated Civil War vlewa Will clot* two weeks for Christmas and holidays. Tim Old Rrmarlk joins each week, as has been fcja custom with tMs show for twenty-one years. Tub Tiffany Amusement Corporation of the Bronx has been formed bv Robert E. Godfrey, Wm. Harris Jr. and Felix Feist. BOSTON'S REPLY TO MRS. WELLS In reply to the statements made by Mrs. Alice Stebblns Wells, the police-woman of Los Angeles, who has just paid Boston, Mass., a visit, and viewed the moving picture places of amusement, William C Franke, business agent of the Moving Picture Operators Union, bas the following to say: "In Justice to those connected with the moving picture show business, and for the benefit of those who have read her statement, 1 do not feel that Mrs. Wells should go un- answered. In her statement she has said that the moving picture shows were de- grading. "Every moving pcture house In Boston la licensed and fitted up as a public theatre, and Is under the direct supervision of the mayor's office, tbe Inspectors of the State police, and In some Instances under the supervision of the clergy. They are owned and operated by conservative business men, who have In- vested thousands of dollars In their respective theatres, and are dally under an enormous expense, and It does not stand to reason that a good business man Is going to Jeopardize his business for the sake of running objectionable pictures or of .allowing a child under age to enter the theatre. "I do not understand what Mrs. Wells means by 'amusement parlors.' Presumably she refers to. the antiquated 'store show.' A man may rent an empty store or two. Install a cheap and out-of-date machine, and proceed to get tbe nickels and dimes, regardless of the quality of his pictures or the moral atmos- phere of the house. There Is not such a parlor In Boston. I am In a better posltlcn to understand conditions than any Investi- gator, and I want to say that tbe moving picture show is a legitimate business enter- firise, and as. such, will flourish under tbe aws of the State. " . ESS AN AY NOTES. It is with, the deepest regret that tbe Essanay Film Mfg. Co. announces the death of Harry Cashman, at Alexlan Brothers' Hos- pital, Saturday morning, Dec. 14, from heart disease. For further mention see Deaths In the Profession In this Issue. Ruth Stonehouse leading lady of the Essanay Film Mfg. Co., has proved herself quite a popular photoplay actress In Memphis, Tenn. Last week the manager of the Ma- jestic Theatre In that city offered a prize to any patron of the theatre giving the name of the person whose photo appeared on tbe cover of the week's program. Everybody guessed and guessed right There wasn't one mistake. The names of the guessers were pat In a box and one was selected. The lucky person won the prize. The picture, of course, was of Miss Stonehouse. Eleanor Blanchabd has left for ber home In New York, to spend the holidays with her folks. It bas been some time since Miss Blanchard has seen her mother, so the meet- ing at Chrlsamas time will be a merry one. ■ FILMS REVIEWED. "An Old Appointment" (Edison). Released Dec. 18. Marc MacDermott and John La Fre play the roles of two old men, who, fifty years before, had made an appointment to meet on their seventieth birthday. The picture opens in tbe office in New York of the one whose business has made him a millionaire. We see him find an old post card, which reminds him of the appointment he has with his old boyhood chum, and then he sets out to locate him. He crosses the ocean, and beginning at the "Old Comlssionarles," in London, ne con- tinues the search .of his old friend, visiting In turn the "Old Clergy," In Regent's Park; Old Chelsea Hospital, and Old St. Cross a little ways out of the city of London, but is unsuccessful in securing any information of the one he seeks. Finally he visits the Old Charter House, the borne of retired professional men and here his journey ends as he finds his old friend, and the two chronles repair to a tavern and talk over the old days while they drink and smoke. The climax, where the old men meet is made strong by the Impressive acting of the two principals. It Is an extraordinary story that works up Interest towards tho pictur- esque spots shown In and around London. On the same reel with ■••"When Joey Was On Time." A good, substantial comedy that deals with the tardiness In getting to work of Joey the cifflco boy of Mr. Franklin. His daily 'late- ness finally results in bis being threatened with discharge. Bnt the very next day pic- tures him being hustled off from his home at the last minute by bis mother. In passing a building where men are at work on a scaffold on his way to the office he saves a little girl from being crashed by falling boards, hurries along to work and, being again late, is paid off and Is about to leave when tbe child and her mother enter. They prove to be his employer's wife and daughter, and when Mrs. Franklin explains Joey's heroic act, be Is rewarded by an ad- vance In salary, and thereafter is the one who laughs at those m the office who former- ly laughed at his foolish dress and half- witted action. Arthur Housman played the part of the simple office boy admirably, and the picture Is replete with laughs. Tbe photography in this entire reel Is ex- ceptionally fine. Tod. "The Receiving; Teller" (Pathe). Released Dec. 18. An American drama with a story that has been worked to death. After banking hours a depositor with ten thousand dollars calls at the bank and Basil The tramp and tbe wife conceal them«e'vcs in an adjoining room, and when the husband enters he is shot in the arm. and when his identity is discovered the policeman, w'io is attracted by the shot, Is put off the trail by a clever He. Tbe tramp, disgusted with the husband's attempt to rob, refuses any reward greater than a half a loaf of bread. The characters are well portrayed, but the story is so old It found but little interest with a Broadway audience. Tod. "Back's Romance" (Sellg). Released Dec. 17. Back Madden, a cowboy, backs bis horse to beat any other on the ranch, and he writes his wife that If he wins a stake race, the? will be able to sink the money In a little home of their own. He writes her to come and spend Sunday on tbe ranch. Chief Swiftwlnd, an Indian, challenges Buck, and being short of funds, puts up White Fawn to cover Buck's money. Scen e fr om Essanny's Dramatlo Feature, "WHEN SOUL MEETS SOIL/' Released Jan. 8. Brady, the receiving teller, calls up the presi- dent and Is told to take money home with him until the next day. Upon reaching home he shows bis wife the cash, and she In turn shows him a newspaper article telling of nu- merous robberies In the neighborhood. Brady hides the money In a clock and, "rwn opening a letter that Informs him that the balance of the money on bis home must be paid Immediately, he plans to rob his own home of the money he has been entrusted with. . Mhr leaving the house the wife Is as- tonished when she hears the burglar alarm go off, and, after arming herself and placing the money In her bosom, she finds the sup- posed burglar to be only a beggar, exhausted from want of food. She brings him in and vfl 8 i) lm . (rlgnt at tne fam,1 y table), and, while he s eating, the alarm again goes off. How stup d of hubby not to have turned It off when he Intended robbing his own boose I Buck wins the race, bnt refuses to jag* tho girl la part payment as his wife WJ" any moment White Fawn, however, lnsi"' upon following him about, much to «™«™J!_ noyance, especially when she threat-" 8 {» with a knife If he continues to flee WB "Finally he enters into a quiet ••■'»« h ° t poker with the boys at the town Ml ""•JS,! upon raising his eyes finds White 1 >" "" with him. He fights bis way from i -"■ P'"» and tears off on hU horse and bar. ,toi ranch-house, where his wife's arr;i .; » u him from the pursuing Indian maid, -am ■ 1o her that be aires!'- B»' » ,-adaW is made clear wife. It is a delightful comedy, and com well produced. ... ,-,► as William Duncan is again at hi- £" j Buck; Myrtle Stedman makes a cha. ■;>» t dlan girl and Lester Cuneo played of Swiftwlnd. the Indian chief. are three of Seilg's best. trio ■fod. FREE DATE BOOK Mention Ihit paper TbM. 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