The New York Clipper (December 1913)

10 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. Dkgbmbeb 6 MOTION PICTURE DEPARTMENT usual note in subjects of this kind. It depicts tuo lore of a powerful gladiator. wnoflc predominating Instincts are those of the brute, for a gentle shepherdess wbo Is trade miserable by tbe Illness of one of ber lambs. Admiring tbe gladiator's strength, she marries him. and one day. following him to tbe arena, through a bole in tbe wall she sees him kill an opponent In cold blood. to the satisfaction of toe applauding multi- tude. A feeling of revulsion poiBesecs bcr, and oa tbe moment all bcr love dies. With a line delicacy the story goes on to show bow the tender shepherdess wrought a re- version in the heart of tbo brute, and how bcr love conquered tbe ravage Impulse* tt tbe other. SEW QIAIITEUS FOB GENERAL FILM CO.'S rCBLICiTY DEFT. The publicity and advertising department Of the General Film Co., which is situated, at present, at 200 Fifth Avenue, New York, will move shortly to larger quarters. The new olllcea will be located In the Ma- sonic Building. 71 West Twenty-tMrd Street, New York, where a complete and modern sys- tem, of flics, equipment, etc, are In course of construction Chester Bcecroft, the effi- cient bead of this particular branch of the General Film Co's extensive business, has been planning this move for some time past By tbe way, we have Just made a discov- ery regarding tbe aforesaid C. Bcecroft. He has a middle same. What is it? Boswell I yep I Chester BosweUl Just like that. We also made another discovery anent tbe Tall Tale Teller of Twenty-third Street. But this Is old (tuff, because we made this one night after we read his initial "ad." We discovered that "The General" bad re- inforced his already rather strong army with a regular, real, bonest to goodness, ad-wruing expert, who knew all tbe old tricks, and bad a few hundred new ones up his sleeve, as subsequent events have proved. Ob I you knew this long ago I AH right 1 B eg pardon 1 RAMO FEATURE! "THE FANG S OF HATE," A GENUINE THRILLER. Ton Randolph, on the day of his engage- ment to Agnes Thorne, a beautiful Souui-ra girl, stops lila horse on tbe road near a f.vpsy camp long enough to Interfere with Wolf, king of the gypsies, who Is beating tils daughter, Cynthia, and thcrey Incurs the undying hatred of tbe gypsy chief. Tom rides on to the Thorne mansion. While he Is there a gypsy boy, Pedro, la caught by Major Thome poaching on bis estate, and Tom comes to the boy's rescue in time to save him a fearful beating. That night Wolf tries to waylay Tom and kill blm, but Cynthia saves Tom Gy cutting the rope which the gypsies have tied across the road to throw Tom from his horse. Borne time later, at tbe engagement party given by Major Thorne, in honor of IiIh sister's engagement to Tom, Cynthia warns Tom of his danger from ber father. Thorne partly overhears and suspects an affair between bis prospec- tive hrother-ln-law and the gypsy, and. thinking bis family has been Insulted, breaks the engagement, slaps Tom's face, and chal- lenges him to a duel. The next morning at the duel Tom fires Into tbe air, rather than kill tbe brother of the girl be loves, but 1'edro, tbe gypsy boy, hides near tbe spot, shoots from the underbrush, killing Thorne-* the shots are simultaneous. Tom sees bis ■ opponent fall and is unable to account for It. Before he dies Thome'accuses Tom of ehootlng him In tbo back, and Tom Is ar- rested and accused of the murder. While the trial Is going on Pedro, in the gypsies' camp, basked by his guilty conscience, confesses tfr his sister that he killed thorne. Cynthia overhears his confession, and drags him to the court, appearing at a dramatic moment. The prosecuting attorney wrings a confession from tbo frightened boy. Meanwhile Bess, tbo boy's sister, seeing affairs against her brother, hurries to the Gypsy camp, gallops tack with a horse which she leads under the court room window, rushes into the court room, throws her arms around the boy, •whispers something into his car, quickly turns and engages the Judge's attention. Suddenly the boy leaps to the Jury roll and through tbe closed window to the saddle of the waiting horse below. Pandemonium reigns tbe sheriff rushes to the window In time to see the boy galloping madly sway. The sheriff and posse give chase. Meeting a fast moving freight train the boy grabs the tender and pulls himself aboard. The engin- eer and flrcmi'n. -watching the plight of the bey, fall to see the signals ahenrf for their train to stop. A head on collision is tbe result. The crew of the train save them- selves by jumping, tint the boy Is lost, and ibe trains are completely wrecked. Tom is acquitted, and Agnes comes to his arms, while Cyr.ihla, the martyr, goes hock to her tribe, to hear the scorn of her own people for lov- ing above her station. *- Gallatin, DonaM Hall, James Morrison, Csr- lotte De Felice and Jane Fearnley go to up a list Of characters, each en* of which is ideal for the part. They will be suited by well known players, who were featured ki the easts of ''Joseph and Is Brethren," and "Disraeli.** The newly formed Vltogranh-Liebler Feature Film Com- pany. Inc. will handle tbe booking of "Tbo Christian," upon its completion. » ■■ l/MVEHHALITES AT IT AGAIN. The Universal scrap broke out afresh last week. Messrs. Parker & McKlnney started an action at law, naming as defendants the Universal Film MSfg. Company, Carl Lermmie, tie president, and Joseph Engel, whom they designate as a stock holder. Toe usual complicated state of affairs ob- tains as usual. This is simply one of tbe offshoots of the animated discussion that took place last July, when tbe books of the company were tossed out of the window, at a directors' meeting. More next week JOB WEBER'S ON THE MAP AGAIN. "The Traffic la Bonis," a Universal six FILM FARCIES. Dec Crystal -"PearTs Here" (Com.), tad "Bail* i. a Wise Old Bird" (CsmCI t '• Dee, 14—"First love" (Dr.) MUSICAL SCORE FOR "PROVBNCE," A TIIAMIOUSER PRODUCTION. In tune with, the theatrical billing that calls Miss Maude Fealy leading lady of Thanhouscr's "Legend of Provence," Ge "late star of" a Aim that went before a com- poser of regular musical show productions, 11 A. Price, of tbe Tarns Music Library, has been engaged to do a score for the "Provence" picture. Tbe latter is a release of the new "Big Productions" department of the Than- hotiser concern. C. J. Hltc, the Tbnnhouser lend, created the new branch in answer to tbe demand for special features that has arisen lately. Bert Adler has the business charge. A four-part picture, featuring Miss Kealy or some other widely known player, is released on the first day of each month, and "exclusive" service furnished! exhibitors under contract ■ "THE CHRISTIAN," BY THE VITA- GBAPH'LIBBLBR FEATURE FILM CO. Responding to the growing demand for big productions in motion pictures, the Vita- Krnpli Co. of America, In connection with the I.lebler Co., is now producing "Tbe Chris- tian," by Hall Calne, a literary masterpiece of established popularity. It is tbo first of « new series of stage-length dramas to be adapted to "Vltagraph Life Portrayals." It inaugurates a new era in that company's volley. This departure Is due entirely to the fact that motion picture production has become so perfected as to be able to present with all dramatic interest, any drama which the so-called legitimate stage has heretofore appropriated to Itself, supplemented by n greater realism by actually showing upon tbe screen what the stage must be satisfied with portraying in words. It Is thought that "The Christian" In motion pictures will sat- isfy the demands of tho most enthusiastic motion picture "fans." The directing of this production la being carried on under the supervision of J. Stu- art Blackton, Tice president of the Vltagraph Co., assisted by Frederick A. Thomson, formerly stags director with David Belasco, and Frederick Stanhope, stage director for the r.iebler Co. It has been picturlxed by Kugene Mnllln. of the Vltagraph Co. An all star oust will perpetuate the gripping In- tensity of the noted author's masterpiece. John Storm, one of the greatest characters of modem nlrtnredom and stagedom, will be portrayed by Knrlo William?. Glory Quayle, tho glorious creature of sunshine and nhndow. Joy and sadness, will he made to llvo again by Edith Storey. Charles Kent, James Lackayc, Harry Nortlirnp, Alberts feeler, on the subject of white slavery la packing them Into Joe Weber's Broadway house. It looks as if the famous home of musical comedy has a ■big winner MB". HOB in BON, WOMAN SENATOR OF COLORADO, POSES FOR THE MUTUAL FILM. Mrs. Helen Robinson, of Colorado, tbe only woman senator in the United States, came quietly Into town last week for a conference with Mrs. Fankhnrst, and yesterday aa modestly departed. She Is one of tbe suf- frage leaders who goes about unaccompanied by a press agent. While she was here, however, a film com- pany learned of her presence, and for tbe first time hi ber busy career she was In- duced to pose for the moving pictures, to- gether wan her friend. Mrs. Edith Jarmonth, anotber Colorado suffragist, and two act- resses for tbe film. Norma Phillips and Mayme Kelso. The pictures were taken on the beautiful Morlstni estate for a serial, called "Our Mu- tual Girl," in which a young country girl is brought to New York by her wealthy aunt and moulded into a fnUfledged society belle. During her experience she»mcetB- many celeb- rities, sod Mrs. Robinson Is one of the list She said she enjoyed the experience, and boped that her presence en the film would prove an encouragement to the thousands of women throughout the country who will tee the picture. ■ i s i MOVING PICTURES DEVELOP QUICK THINKERS. Go much has been said about the effects, both good and evil, of moving pictures upon children that tbe following discussion of the subject by President H. E. Aitken, of the Mutual Film Corporation Is of particular In- terest at this time Mr. Altkcn approaches the subject from rather a different angle than that used by the majority of people who have seen fit to express their opinion, and if his theory is correct, even to a small degree, the rising genera- tion of picture fans stand to revolutionize every department of the arts and sciences known to mankind. "The very first training that pictures give to a child, 1 ' suggests Mr. Aitken, "Is also the most necessary to its success in any walk of life that It may be thrown. That la 'application.' Gradually and unknow- ingly the child learns to sit in a chair with Its attenti an riveted upon constantly chang- ing pictures for many minutes at a stretch. Thus, without realising tbe fact, tbe chUd learns what will be the very foundation of Its tutnre knowledge and success. Not only does It learn to apply itself to the subject la Land, but concentration Is developed to s high degree, owing to the fact that a single glanco away from the ecrecn la accompanied y an immediate loss in the shape of rapidly changing scenes which are not supplemented by any words that can supply a substitute thought, by way of the ear door, to the brain. "But ae important as tbe power of con. centration is acknowledged to be in edu- cational development, it seems to me that we can expect of moving pictures an even greater boon from the standpoint of train- ing the youthful mind, ana also of im- proving the thinking power of adults. Few laymen realise tbe amount of material or "meat' that is contained la an ordinary photo-play. For Instance, the usual tour act drama that furnishes a full evening's enter- tainment in our theatres Is told in pictures in a few minutes. The result is that the person watching a moving picture drama thinks many times faster than tbe one witnessing an ordinary drama. Not only do events fol- low each other In rapid succession upon the screen, but the mind must, in addition to taking cognisance of the action presented, also supply the thoughts that actuate tbe movements Of the different characters as well as the effects of the dramatic situations upon their future behavior. Every scene presented must be closely followed and thoroughly ap- preciated at the seme rate of speed that it Is flashed upon tbe curtain. Gradually the mind of the child picture-theatregoer ia trained to wars: at a pace that was unknown in tbe pre-dnematograpbtc age—if you wiU pardon the coined word. And wbo can says- Patio's Wscbxt aimed Maggie Teyte on the Astor roof last week, and the pictures were a complete success. George Lynch, the well knowa special writer of T»e Nevi York Sienlng Tett- tram, was on Interested spectator. Be got tnto the picture, much to his surprise (1). sad Miss Teyte had a good laugh on the well known scribe. His Hippodrome friends and Wail Street »e- qrialnlancei have been told the story In all Its phases, and they expect to witness George's first aim apprarancc seat Saturday afternoon at a large metropolitan playhouse. E. Riverside KV.'ly, WallN Cattelle, J. Frank Howell, Martin Wains and Joseph Wallace Flynn will escort George to Bnstonot'j'i after the performance. If Btwton- oby's Is closed—well ''Chllda" keeps open all night. Jock Bcwnt, list week, oerans a member of tho Moving Picture Machine Operators' Protec- tive Ln'-on. T. O. Barrows, treasurer for the association, came from Boston to present aim with a gold membership card at the*studios of the Vltagraph Co. of America, in Brooklyn. Mr. Bunny took part in the last ..abor Day parida in Boston, «rd it was a roara of appreeldtlon that the M. P. M. O. P. Union appointed a commute* to present him with a suitable gift. T. O Barrows, who delivered the card, was elected chairman of mla committee. Maiub Eliot, knowa stare the Inception of the Taanhooser Company, as "The Ws a ss s SB S S KJd," has grown oat or the freak name class. 0. 3. Ill to has transferred her to his Princess films, and re- quested that she use her real name like a regular arown-ap. So It's Katie Kline now for the first of the "kid*.'* The little lady was about six when she Joined tbe Thonboiuer farces, and Is nearly eleven now, aa age whcr*is she feels the dlgulty of ber years. She Is a featured slayer, la •Ttie Princess,'' with Muriel pittlrte and Bmd Marshall. Miss Ostrlebe was likewise a "child wonder" to Dec time, but Mr. Marshall never acted in his youth, having been an office boy, which Is real work. Ik his organization of tho new psbrlelty depart- of the Mutual Ftua Corporation, Philip Mia- cut, the sew sanUdtr director, has made, a wl«e move ia the ss~ssass»sa» as his chief assistant of S. H. Hartley, familiarly and fsvorakly known throughout tbe moving plctuie world as "Hopp." Mr. Hadlcy has been press agent for the Reliance, one of the Mutual'* best known brands, for sev- eral yean, and as such has endeared hltosjir to the editors, wbo appreciate good staff and a good fellow to band it to them. A Nsnv George Hencessy drama Is promised for early release oa tbe Mutual program under tbe title of "A Woman of Bin." Produced by the Bt- Itsnre with Irene Boat Is tbe name part, this photoplay ia said to be of unusual interest, se- ciose of the clever maimer in which it teaches a strong moral leasai. Prime Woods, well known In the newspaper world, and formerly scenario editor for the Bio- E«r>h Company, has succeeded In interesting a rge number of prominent authors la wrltiag photoplays. Mr. woods Is at present engaged la organising a special scenario department for the Mutual Film Corporation, and his latest acquisi- tion from the world of well known writers Is Piul West, whose famous "BUI" stories will sooa appear oa the Mutual program. So eauT hnB been the demand for Pasquall's "The Last Days of Pompeii" that the olBee force of the World Special Films Corporation Is kept busy handling the twenty prints wblch are Bow distributed all over the country Thrt'oii WUUam Hersehberg the General Fea- ture Film Co. of Chicago have contracted for the entire output of "Buoy Feature*" for an in- definite period, for the States of Illinois and Wisconsin. An Intensely Dramatic Moment in "The Port of Doom, 1 * a Typical Femorus Players' Masterly Film Production, Featuring; Lnara Sawyer. to what state of Perfection this qunllty of rapid thinking; will be developed In tho com- ing generation of picture viewers. There la, no doubt In my mind that the reason why the general puoilc was won over to picture Solng only after several years of effort, vrae uo to the fact that the average brain was not trained to grasp enough of tbe signifi- cance of the dramatic action presented to make the moving picture sufficiently inter- esting. Tho possibilities of the human mind trained to an unknown point of perfection by an agency that was not discovered until a few short years ago, presents a new line of thought thit is well worthy of consider. tattoo.*' NEW CORPORATIONS. The following new amusement concerns were incorporated with tbe Secretary of New York State, at Albany, last week: Jesao L, Lasky Featsrc Play Co., New fork Olty; photoplay* and motion pictures; capital S50,000. Director*—Jesse L. Laaky, Samuel Gold- sh, Arthur 8. Frleud, Oecll B. De Mllle, New York City. Duplex Motion Picture Corporation, New York City, to manufacture motion picture films, pro- jertlnir machines and accessories used In the no- tion picture Dullness; capital. 91,000,000. Di- rectors—Orthur L. Burchell, Thomas K. Mahlon, John P. Malmsey, New York City. Superior amusement Co.. New York Olty. to conduct the motion picture business la all Its tranches | capital, 15.000. Direct o r* M inerva U Atiele*. Lester B. Freeman, George J. Grueaberg, Brooklyn. ———01 ' NEW THEATRES. It, W. Morrison will build a three story moving picture theatre, SO by 100, with offles and apartments, on tbe North side of One Hundred and Tenth Street, West of Klftb Avenue, New York, to cost $18,000. Plant tiled by C. Hess, architect. Sharp A Co. leased the 160 try 100 BoutV west Corner of Broadway and One Hundred nnd Thirty-fifth Street, New York, to Strat- ford Amusement Co., as the site for a thea- tre to seat 1.500 persons. It will be for photoplays. Tbe building will contain offices and stores. Tho entire operation Involves over cfiPO.OOO. The site is opposite a block front which also Is to be covered with a theatre. RBI .EAS ES. LICENSED FILMS. Btocraph. Dec. 8. — "The Capturing of David Dunne" Oom.-Dr.) Dec 11.—"A Four and Fearful Plot" 'Cora.) "The Tvonbleaome Mole" (Oara.) Dec. 18—"The House of Discord" |Dr. Parts 1 and S). KsUeaa. Dec 8.—"The Strike" (DrJ „ ^_ ._ Dec 10.—"The Chinese Death Thorn" (Dr. Part* 1 and 2). Dec 1»—"Otneral Bunko's Victory" (Com.) "Piano Manufacturing" (Indus.) Dec. 18— "The lavunUe Foe". (Dr.) Labia. Dec 6.—"Thefimurgler's Daughter" (Dr.) Dec 9.—"An Enemy's Aid" (Dr.) Dec 11.—"Bis Best Friend.'* (Dr. and 3). •'Hydraulic Works on tbe Adda" (Ind.) Dec 12.—"Life, Love and Uberty"MDr.) Dec. 13.—"The Beal Impostor" (Coo.) "A Pill Box Oupld" (Com.) rathe. Dec Sv— M PanWs Weekly, No. 74" (Ken). Dec 10.—"You've Got to Pay" (Dr ) Dec 11.—"A Modern Portia" (Dr. Parts 1 Dec ».—"Tat Stolen Inheritance'' (Dr.) and 2). •Tattle's Weekly. No. »B" (News). Dec 12.—"Birds of the Inland Maru'* (Bird life). "A Journey to tbe Environs of Naples" (8e.) Dec 18.—"Uncle John to tbe Rescue" (Coat.) Sell*. Dee. 8.—"Matter of tbe Garten" (Dr. Parts 1 and 2). Dec 0.—"An Equal Chance" (Dr.) Dec 10.—•Hilda of Heron Cove" (Dr.) Deo, 11.—"Physical Culture en the Qaarter Olrele V Bar" tOom.) Dec IV—'The Mysterious May" (Dt I Clnes. (G. EleInc.) Dee, ftV—"The Stolen Legacy" (Dr. Parts 1 and 2). Vliaarrapa. Dec 8.—" 'Mid Kentucky Hills" (Dr.) Dec P.—"Deception" (Com.) Dec 10.—"That Suit at Ten'* (Ohm.) "Performing Lions" (Educational). Dec. 11.—•'Sacrifice" (Dr.) Dec. 12.- Dec 13.- Decll.- Dtc. B.- Dec. O.- Dec. 10, Dec. Dec 13.— Dec O.- Dec 10.- Dcc. II.- Dec. 12.- Pnrls 1 Dec IS.—' "The Life-Saver" fOomu) ■"LoWa Sunset'* (Dr. Ports 1 and 2). Sxeliea. "At Ptoom-Penh, OsBkbtsxIa" (Travel). "Beautiful Angkor-Tat, Cambodia" (Scenic). EeUaonu •The Maiacare Girl" (Com.) •The Stolen Plans" (Dr.) "The Joining of the Oceans—tbe Panama Canal, October, 1913" (Scenic). "Greedy George" (Own.) Pec o* the Movies" (Dr. Parts 1 and 2). The First Christmas" (Dr.) ■Tessas y. •The Heart of the Law" (Dr.) ■•Smithy's Grandma Party" (Con.) "Children of the Forest" (Won. Dr.) "The Three Gambler*" (WesU Dr. Parts 1 and 2). "Sophl's Sew Foreman" (West. Oora.) GENERAL FILM CO. (Exclusive Service rrogram.) (Week Dec. 8, 1013.) snxTB wsax—raoeaau xa, 1. rimrui.—"Tho Mystery of a Thoroueh- bred" (Dr.), Part 1; "The Mystery of a Tbo- rouckbred" (Dr.). Part 2: "The Mystery of a Thoroughbred" (Dr.). Part 3. Bsoikat. —"The Barter of Lontsa" (Dr.) Sixro.—"Cupid Hake* a DuU's-Rye" (Coo.) irorra wane—mooxiic so. 2. Matnra— "The Yellow Slave" (Dr.). Part 1; "The Yellow Biave" (Dr.), Part >; "The Yellow Slave" (Dr.), Part 8. ViTionAPB.—"Back to Edea" (Oom.-Dr.) Bssansx.— "Three Babes la a Flat" (Com.) IflNTH WBBK—nomUIt KB. 3. VmeairH.—"The Broe Koie" (Dr.), Part 1; -The Bine Cose" (Dr.). Part 3. PantmrntT.—"The MMnlght Call" (Dr.) LtioiN.—"A Leak la the Water pipe" (Com.) •Trcm Janitor to Artlrt" (Com .) LKIVDHSAL FIXMS. Victor. Dec. 8.—"The Dreaff Inheritance" (Dr. 2 reels). Dec 12.—"Hydraulic Mlnlag" (Ed.) Imp, Dec 8.—"Retura of Tony" (Dr.) Dec 11.—"Time Is Money" (Dr. 2 reels). rower*. Dec 8.—"How Freckles Won His Bride" (Com.) Dec 12—"Ills Own mood" (Dr. 2 reeli). Wosn has been rec ei v e d by Wsrren's Trratares, Inc., from Camp Hamilton, Albuquerque, V. 31., that the Albuquerque Film Mfg. Co., under the direction of G. P. Hamilton, will shortly for- ward tbe ant three reel featnrc* they have mile with the famous Buck Connor In the leadlosT role. Mr Hamilton and his assistants have worked like Trojans to make this first plctn-e a hnge success, and they are exceedingly optimistic about Its reception by the one* who know—the fans. Buck Connor la oae of the few "honeet- to-goodness" cowboys In motion pictures, and tbe news that be will appear regularly In War- ner's Features should be good news to the friends who have seen him under the banner of another company. Back tells mighty Interesting stor1«* of hu life wits, (he Buffalo and Pawaee BIB Show*, sad says he really got the knack of ap- pearbnr. tefbre the camera from bis show days. Wnxiav. H. Ixvtira, wbo is welt known In the feature film Held, has arranged with the World Special Films Corporation to manage their branch located at Washington, D. C. In nr* forthcomrag release of "Jack," by the World Special Films Corporation, a tour-reel Eclair Bbn, dramatised from tbe novel by Al- pbonse Daodet, the title roJ* vrtTI he played try a relative of Daudet's, who, at the present time, is a member of the east at the Theatre Praaeak*. Tnn World Special Films Corporation wis well represented at tbe opening of the Screen Club's Hc2dn.uattera. on last Saturday sight. K Man- delbaan, Jales Burnstelo, J. K. Barger. Stanley Twist and M. E. Hottoua, bring acaongst those present. While Edgar Smith, the famous librettist, who, for years, wrote si the burleanaes oa which Weber & Fields roc* to fame, and rortuce. Is pro- ducing a travesty oa awvtns? pleturco, called "The Lone Trapper," to be lnteepotaied hs 'The Doll Girl," f x Richard Oarle and Hatle WIULnms, his sea. RsaaeU Rdgar Smith, is aiming fame by takmg the film plays seriously. Be has been engaged by (be Murml Film Corporation «f New York to act as assistant to Prank E. Wools. head of Its scesario deparUwit, where be will not only edit, but write photoplaya for Mutual Movie* At thb Operators' Ball, held In New York on Nor. 23, Irene Hunt, one of the Bellance Com- panies* most popular leading ladles, oeerrraed the pent of honor in a box adjoinm; tbe ricge. Mis* Hunt can afford to be proud of tbe tart that she was choten for this dlstlnctlou, by men who see more novlng pictures than even the most enthu- siastic fens. Probably the severest critic that tbe r eret-n favorite hu is the rasa who grinds On crank of the projecting machln?. with hla prac- tical eyea watching tbe picture* for several hours every day. One or the most recent Mutual dramas in'whleh Miss Hunt appears wax shown at the ball, «o that she could be seen upon the screes and in the "flesh" at tbe same time. Is tub Interest of Anuaex Western Featare*. F. D. HaBlday. general sales nuuiger, took a flying trip to New England last week. Among the recent sale* of Anaaex Features to hereto- fore unsold territory of "The Fatal Beckoning" are to the Victor Film Exchange, of Buffalo, and also to the Universal Film Exchange, of New York City. The Consolidated Film Onmniny, Ltd., of Montreal, have also purchased rlrhts on "The Fatal Beckoning" sadf "The Barrier of Blood." Lrox 1. Rttbinstbtn claims that Thanksgiving Day was tbe happiest day of his life, for early In the morning Mrs. Rubinstein presented him with a ten pound baby hoy. Both mother and boy are doing nicely. Tbe boy's name Is to be Mathew, and his vocation 1* to be the motion picture business. Gold Seal. Margaret, Moonshiner" (Dr. 2 (Cora.) Ifestr -. Dec 10.—"BeMbution" (> <itera Dr.) Dec IA—"Her Friend, the Bstler" (C Joker. Dec 10.—'<Mlke and lake in Mexico" (Com i Dec. 13.—"The Joy Elders." aad "Waterfal > n» Yosesute Ysliey.'* ■ Eclair, Dec. 10—"Over tbe Cliffs" (Br. 3 reels) Dec 14.—"He Likes Things Upside Down." an* "Nutty Has a Komaacc" ■"* Universal. Dec 10.—"Animated Weekl*•• (New*). Rex. Dec 11.—'•By Fate** Decree" (Dr.) Dec H,—"The Haak" (Dr.) Frontier. Dec 18.—"Out of Bis Class" (Dr.) 101 Bison. Dec 18.—"The Werewolf" (Dr. 2 reels). Dee. a- Decl I.- Dec. 13.- Dec S.- Dec 11.- Dec S.- Dec. 1 O.- Dec 13.- Dec 8.- Dec 1 J.- Dec. S.- Dec li.- Dec. •.- Dec. 12.- Dec, le> Dec 1 O.- Dec 10.- Dec.ll.- Dec 11.- sTtaa, 12.—' MUTUAL PI LJf g. American, -"Tnpped la s Forest Fire" (Dr.i -"His First Case" (Dr.) »""*' -"Armed lotervention" (Dr.) Keystone* -"A Bide for a Bride." -'The Horse Thief." Bellance. -'Two Qsrls or the Hills" (Dr.) -"Five SlOO Bills" (Dr.) -"A Maa's a Man" (Dr.) * Kay-Bee, "Hex Legacy" (Dr.) -"Seal Of the Boats'* (Dr. 2 reek). Majtstie. ■'•Romance and Duty" (Dr. 2 reek). -"The Rival Pitcher*" (Con.) Thaahouter, -"A Beasty Parlor Graduate" (Geo.) ■"('ncle's Namesake" (Corn.) -"Lawyer, Dog and Baby" (Gam.) B eostch o>. ■"Tho Woman" (Dr. 2 reels.) liitul. . ."Mutual Weekly, No. 50" (News). Domino. "Devotion" (Dr. 2 reds). Kesate. "flow It Worked" and 'The WlH b dlaa." Princess. "Ills Isaaglnary Family" (Com.) MUTUAL SPECIALS. New Hajeatle. "Sapbo," with Florence Roberts (6 reels). Taanhonser. "Mote*" with Maade Fealey 14 reels). •Kohlu Hood." with. Gerua Holmes, (4 reck). "A Legend of Provence," with Mauds Fealey (t reels). Kay-Bee. "The Battle of Gettysburg" (a reels). EXCLUSIVE SUPPLY CORPORATION FEATURE PROGRAM, Deeeaaaer Belca a e a. 2.—"Tee Living Den," Oa tan ca t . 4.—"Oscar, tbe Herudt." Giansnt. 4>-"At Death's Door,'' Itala. 4.—"Sign of tbe Secret Rtw," Lewis PeaainL 0,—"False News." Gauaoat SpA 8.—"Her Brother/a Psrd," Ammo. •-—"Dolly Saves Ber Grandmother," Gas- stoat. 10—The Devil Wlthlu," Ramo. 10.—"Pale Face Squaw," Laclede. 11_—"Hi* Fateful Fassloa" (Natural eakriig), TStJceuc 11.—"Ponpette's Mean Revenge," Gaurwut. 12-—"Demonyte," F. R. A. 13—"Two ChrhrBna* *•««»" (Colored), Gaa- BBBSt, 13—Not reported, Great N orth. Sol. EXfflBITORy LEAGUE NEWS. M. P. M. L, OF A. ITEMS. Some time ago tbe Ohio Censor Board publicly announced that if the Thaw picture* were pre- sented to then), far ceosoriig, they would be turned down. Before the Censor Board had made this public statement, the three-reel feature "Thaw's Dash for Liberty," was run In Clncl*- aad, at the Beyal Theatre, en Vine Street, ant other place*. The National Theatre, Eighth and Depot Streets, blued this picture for their the*- , tre, Friday night, Nov. 21. An order was Issue* ■ by Chief Coprlan, Cincinnati, to the officers of the police department, barring this picture. This la lust oae of tbe incidents that have given, not only tbe exhibitor but also the public the idea of what will happen In the State at Ohio If the State Censor Board Law should be declared aneonstltulionaL The manufacturer* and exhibitors will Sad that tbe police depart- ments will have absolute control and power, and, at any minute, may issue aa order barring any picture or pictures. The Ohio Ceusor Board will sit in Day tea Bext week, to cenaor Ave hundred or six hundred Elctores tor the National Cosh Register Co., t* are them ready by Dec 4, The Ohio Censor Board la doing everything ia Its power to aseltt the exhibitors and manufsctnren, ar 1 all those wbo own feature 81ms. They have done a great i deal of special work to oblige tbe mannficturen and the exhlttltor*. aad will continue to do so for those who appreciate it. In the last tea months there have been twenty- two beautiful new theatres built in ancbuutl. They are doing a cplewild, profitable business. The sew theatre which opened in Norwood a few days ago, owned by Dr. G. C. Kolt> and others, with, a seating capacity of 1,200. is managed by Sl». P. J. Lots. They axe running: vaudeville and £lctures, and report a splendid business. A. C ilsgehrtedt, president of Cincinnati Local, wb* owns a huge alnlome and the big Plata Theatre in Norwood, is hraoeaing out into eevenl otber towns. He Is one of the sabrtaatlal business men la tbe picture lnrttxstry. Tbe Plaxa runs one of tbe flneant orchestras of any picture theatre la Southern Ohio. (Irene Parker, national vice-president *f Ken- tucky, reports that his three large theatres are doing a splendid business. L. J. Difmeyw, of LoolTfUle, Ey., was in Clndnnatl thi» week. 0. B. Weaver and Val Haytimg, of Dayton, Ohio, were callers at the Exhibitors' League beadiiinr- tcra, in tbe Mercantile Library. W. O. Ch»pcr, Fairyland Theatre Cleveland. O.. one of tbo re- liihle atauoch member*, of Otevelud, O., No. 1, called on President NetT, Thnrsduy, and report* tiiat Cleveland Local is in one condition, ami will bo at the big Cincinnati ConTention, "with bens on." Letters are coming Into hetdVruarteTB from all over tbe State of Ohio, tnnounclfg tbo latratlcn of the members of being prusrnt at the big conven- tion. Also letters inquiring about exhibition space are being received even at this early date. As evidence of tho great worth of a keen, ob- serving manager, a display oa Fifth Avenue, at tte Orphean, where a large neat sign Is displayed, rinding: "All pictures ftrown, fa this thcatie have been cenwred by the Ohio State Censor Board. Come in and eee the great sea) opon them. Since this slgB was pot out they have been pack- ing them In, and are turning" rxtcx* away. Three new provinces la the Dominion of Cunadi are organising, and will soon make application to tbe Motion Hsssssl Exhlhi tors' League of America for a charter. 5EFP ADDRESSES MEMBERS OF CINCINNATI LOCAL, Ha. 8, AT SECOND ANNUAL BANtgUET. Oa Thursday night, Nov. 20, the tnernoers of Cincinnati Local,. No 2. of the at. P. B. L. of A., gave their second animal bavo.net b> Un-' large dining room of tbe Blnton Hotel. There were ninety-two covers 1«W at *6 per plat*. US banquet was ■ most enjoyable affair and voteu a grand success by everybody present, also ay the management of the SInloo. Oratory and wire flowed freely. Good fellowship and genuine an fashioned Southern hospllnllty was *^'5f*i,i everywhere. Everybody seemed to be entbnscu : f I -.11 IW h> ■ 1 " -i l ! < ,1 r>vn< •