The New York Clipper (May 1914)

MATv2 ^ESE [TXSBW YORK CLIPBIEfi. '15 ACTIVITIES OF THTWEEL Br QUI7.Z. FAHOUS PLAYERS CO. ENG AGES ST ARS OF FIRST MAGNITUDE. CLEVELAND M. P. ASSN. APPLAUDS MUTUAL'S STAND AGAINST CENSO RSHIP IN OHIO. TICHENOR DISCUSSES FORTH COMING F EATURE, "LITTLEST REBEL" M. P. E. L. OF A. NOTES-EXPOSITION AND CONVENTION OFM. P. E. ASSN. AT GRAND C ENTRAL PALACE. SAM GOLDFISH, LASKY EXECUTI VE, ON TRIP TO COAST. LIFE PHOTO FILM CO. TO PRODUCE SCREEN VERSION OF "THE GREYHOUND"~SELIG'S WAR PICTURES AUTHENTIC. TUB CHARLOTTE H. V. E. U CONVENTION. Tho coming Charlotte convention promises to be a blc arfnlr, and -will be well attended, w>t only by the North nod South. Carolina members of the League, but by many ex- hibitors from West Virginia, Virginia. Ten- nessee, Georgia and other auvrounding Stiitcs, The great Charlotte celebration (Mecklen- burg Declaration of Independence, May 'JO, 1775) Is a great ■bolt, and' the railroads. covering fourteen States, offer a reduction of one eent'pcr mile. The States of North and South Carolina will hold their first convention In Ohiwlottc, N. C„ on May 18, 10, 20, wJillo the Charlotte celebration will bo on May 10, 20, 21, and a number of other Important conventions will be held the same week. Program of Convention, Monday, May 18. 10 A. M.—Opening of the Scat motion picture exposition, the llrst one be held en tho South. Several 5paef! bavo been secured. This exposition will lost three days. 2 p. M.—Grand open meet- ing to bo addressed by the Mayor of t'hnr- lotte. ''resident M. A. Ned and other sneak- ers. 3 P. M.—^Special motion picture -will be taken of the exhibitors. This picture will lie shown In the Uieatres. 8 v. m. —Enter- tainment at the exposition* hall. Tuesday, -May 10.—10 A. M.—Ocncrul busl- rcss meeting for North end South Carolina. 1 P. »f.—Business meeting for the Slate of _ representatives . (-■upm mma mu.' en'iin"i»;- °- r ,me representative of the millions of "reworks. CAMERA FOR SAME COMPANY. Ohio's citizenship who patronizes the motion Wednesday. May 20—Charlotte celebration The Famous Players Film Co. Is assuredly picture theatres weekly, to enter objections addressed by Vlco President TWos. Marshall, living unto the full Import of Its corpornto to the -passage of said OhloiState censorshlo Bnd other notional sneakers, fireat hlstor- nome. The film world was rather startled law ; tlierefore be it leal parade, the history of the Macglenburg last week by the report of the engagement of ltuolved, That a committee be chosen to Declaration of Independence and of <.'hor- two truly 'famous exponents of the legltl- Inaugurate a movement at once for the early ,ottc tnm '* no ■I" •» th c Indians to the mate drama, one a female star of the tlrst repeal of the above obnoxious Ohio Slato P r «*ent times. In this historical narauc will magnitude, and the other on actor of pre- censor law, according to .the manner laid "PPear thegreat float of the thirteen original eminently histrionic fame and attainments, down and set forth iby Ohio's •present con- 8 t' ,(< ' s - The -civic parade will follow. In who Willi appear before the camera In, due stltutlon, In order that we may be permitted *W* numerous towns In North Carolina will course of time, in separate vehicles for the to pursue our business calllnrr ncacefullv bc represented by floats, above mentioned foremost picture producers legitimately and without Interference as ' Pno tulrd section will bo tlie IntliiBtrlal of high class subjeots. heretofore. ' parade, and the general committee honor Maude Adams Is-the female star, who It Further Resolved, That a copy of these "'e-motion picture exhibitors by having then- Is said has been placed under contract to resolutions be sent to the local exchanges to bena tnls Industrial section. Then the agrl- appear In a film version of "Peter Pan," '"•_> submitted to their respective hendnuartcre cu,tur ' 11 section, Jn wlrtch the cotton culture and none other than the leading portrayor of lu New York and Ohio branches and a conv wHI H s h°wn. Grand carnival and other Shaksepearean roles, E. H. Sortiern. is tho of same be sent to the trade and 'local naners entertainments, including a public reception other jeglthnate, artist of the first rank who TICHENOR EXPLAINS IN DETAIl" WHY "LITTLEST REBEL" SHOULD SET NEW MARK IN PRODUCTION OF FEATURES. will appear on the 'screen in- a. suitable piny to be announced later. Both win foltow-thelr Initial appearance.by presenting their most notable success In photoplay .form, under tho able guidance of the Famous Players' best directors. Frank A. Tichonor, general manager of tho Photoplay Production Company, left New York last week «for Augusta, Ga., where Ed- ward Peple's great drama of Civil War limes, "The littlest Itebol," Is being pro- duced as a five reel photoplay. Mr. Tlcbenor Is highly enthusiastic over tho work thus far accomplished, and promises a finished production that will set a new fash- J. K. HACKETT AS MONS, OEAUCAIRE. Jag. K. ITackett will be seen as a Famous player in the near future In a screen version of Booth Tarklngton's "Mons. Beaucalre." The company will be taken to Europe in . order to film the scenes in .the exoctXcoJe Ion iTtte world of feature fltaV Snin^ »«.« — ™ **' *>"'* eare how ' JDUC n money it costs, BRU „S; . M S. RAE ' PROMINENT STAR, or how long It takes," said Mr. Tlcbenor WILL BE FEATURED IN BIG when ■Interviewed in his office at 220 West" ■•;■ POLITICAL DRAMA. Forty-second Btreet, on the day of his de- The).Famous Players FUrnr Co. has secured P ar ture, "we ore going to make every foot the distinguished notor .Bruce Meltae who of Ul19 " lnl ocar tnc Individuality of our will shortly be presented .In the popular ro- ? ew ldea . and 'live up to the standard we mance of love and .politics, "The nine and 5 avo 8Ct ; •™ c "Picture has got to satisfy us ilia Van " hv l~V.-,.„ 'ffV. n , n »« K ^ T,_- j— ° r«t_ DTst. flnd VOll TT1/1V wtflL-rt vnilf Iftat rlstllnp +hnf and dance on the public square, fireworks, Illuminations, etc. DATES OF BI. P. E. ft. OF A. CONVEN- TIONS TO DE MELD. Iowa has changed-<thclr convention dates from May 12 and 13 to May 28 and 20. The convention will bc held In Dos Moines, la., and President Neff will be present Other dates for conventions arc as follows: Illinois, Springfield, St. Nicholas Hotel, April 28, 20. ■ New York, Rochester, May 5. North and South Carolina, Charlotte, N. C, May 18-20. Alabama, Birmingham, May 21, 22. Nebraska, Orand Island, June 2, 3. Michigan, Detroit, Tuller Hotel, Juno 0-11. THE M. P. E. ASSN. CONVENTION TO DE AN OPEN ONE—EXPOSITION AT GRAND CENTRAL PALACE TO HAVE NOVEL FEATURES. The forthcoming exposition In New York the Man," by Cyrus Townsend Brady The Brst ' alld ? oa Tna >' ataJ( e ?<><"■ last dollar that City at the Grand Central Palace, June 8-13, commanding personality and splendid poise ' vl " not De "'eased until It does satisfy whl afford plenty of opportunities for the of Mr.»McKae fit him .peculiarly for the role ug- " lc flr9t rccI . which, has Just been com- manufacturers to exchange views, as the of Gormley, the man whose bravery and self- P'et™, realizes our highest expectations, and annual convention of the International Mo- possession In the face of crucial drcum- P Ve xeela " ke Jt tflat wl " constitute a genu- tlon Picture IOxhibltars' Association and the stancesi enable'him- to successfully oppose tho i" s masterpiece. We are depending upon Independent inhibitors of America will bo corrupt forces of the gigantic political rims i our sffonR posits to lift "The Littlest Rebel" held In the convention hall of tho Grand that is trying to ruin him. How the shadow to ? * 1 e bcl ' P>«it than has yet -been achieved Central Palace. of the crime of .his past Is lifted from him ? feature photoplay. First of all, there Is This convention will bo at* open one, per- how*Be defeats the vicious ring forces and Ir ' rc P' cs P'ay. It seems made to order for routing tho exhibitor to voice Ills views, to finally wins his election and his bride Is <""r purpose. It touches the deepest note of express his thoughts, thereby seeking n rcm- drnmatically vlsualtz.vl in .this gripping story P^os and is relieved by frequent recur- edy to the many existing evils affecting this Among Bruce Mcltie's recent ^tage tri- lvn<:cs °' natural and hearty humor. It Industry. Identification cards arc being Is- umphs- arc numbered "The lA\y" "Nobody's mln S |cB highly Imaginative romonce with the sued to nil bona fide exhibitors applying to Widow" and "Nearly Married." Through ani Tnrl " °' anusual facts. Through It all rung the secretary, Harold W. Koscnthal 13d odd coincidence, as <n the case of James K tue rurao| e of war. aad a series of spoctacu- Third Avenue, N. Y. City. This card will Hackett and Cecilia Loftus, previous Famous J S r Da ; rtlcs ' "which Intensify the story without entitle the holder to all privileges during- tho Plavexa stars, Mr. Mcllae began his stage dlv crtlng attention from the central theme, exposition and convention, career-with Daniel Frohman, to whose man- or causing the slightest halt m the action. On 0 of tho most important questions whlrh ggsmeht be now returns for his flrst appear- ex J. c° m es our new method of pi-oduc- 'will bo taken up at this convention is the iincs'ln motion pictures. " on ' " e believe that experienced motion matter of State and local censorship. This iplcture aotors are the only ones who may be association is strongly opposed to Individual t'epL-nded on for capable characterization In censorship. Motion pictures having been motion pictures. placed in tho same category as newspapers, "Third comes the Infinite care and pains- we should have equal censor rlglns. taking attention wbtoii we are giving io de- 22 •*• coming convention eight thousand tail. No item Is too small for special atten- T) 0 ! 110 ?- iP'cturo owners from all over tho tlon, and the same relative value Is given to united States and Canada will discuss cen- the seemingly unimportant detail as to the *^ r ™'P_in_ nll_its phases. This Is only one biggest and most showy scenes. A Con- federate uniform Is a real Confederate uni- form-^i cannon of " '03" a cannon that saw et-ivice In '03—a satin dress Is a satin dress, &:7 t %s:&$z%x£^r£ *5t msfis& part n,akinjf --ws ^o have..?, nual product of the Famous Players for dis- tribution In the States of Alabama, Mls3- 1 RED THOMPSON EY-VITAGRAPH .DIRECTOR WITH F. P. • Frei$:,Thompson, that clever, painstaking M. P. director, who put on "The Christian" for the,Vlta»rrnph. Co. and who was a leading member .of the producing staff of that con- cern for several years, has signed up "with the Famous Players. CHANGE IN SOUTHERN OFFICE OF 'F. P. FILM CO. B. -W.' Sa-wln, formerly manager of the lsslppi Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Louisi- ana, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company's headquarters are located at the Rhodes Bldg., Atlanta. Tho next release of the Famous Players Southern distributing office will be "A Good Little Devil," to be followed by all the Famous Players features that have been released since then, as well as the future productions that will appear on the program of that concern. "IN THE LINE OF DUTY" A FORCE- FUL MILITARY FEATURE. The East India Feature Film Company has finished Its four-reel feature production, "In the Line of Duty," a drama of military lifo In India, featuring Rita Sacahctto, In which production this distinguished Italian artiste scores a distinct triumph, and demonstrates her versatility as an emotional actress, clas- sical dancer and pantomlmlst "In the Line of Duty" Is a tense, overpowering drama that just-escapes tragedy by a happy twist. It teems with thrilling and unexpected situa- tions, that culminate In a climax of more than ordinary strength. With the interest in military drama that has resulted from the impending conflict be- tween the United States and Mexico, this feature possesses a timely as well as a gen- eral value. CLEVELAND M. P. ASSN. APPLAUDS THE MUTUAL IN OHIO CENSOR- SHIP STAND. "Last of all conies the big, spectacular tattle ecenes. In this work we have em- ployed prominent Civil War veterans and active military experts of the present day. Every move has been studied out and chart- ed, and Is directed by regular army officers. The troops are over fifteen hundred strong. of the many important matters which will be discussed. That tho exhibition is going to bo replete with many liovcl features Is already shown by the largo number of novelties which will . manufacturers . already contracted for space, SAMUEL GOLDFISH, EXECUTIVE OF LASKY CONCERN, LEAVES FOR COAST TRIP, Samuel Goldfish, exocutlvo head of tho Jesso L. Lasky Feature Play Company, left, -Monday, April 27, for a four weeks' visit to £VJf„ in»r;PJ^ rce S^ 8(! ?. f res l'i a / 9 . B .? d that company's studios at Hollywood. Cul. Effi" i m , 1 i~„ a me , D ,>„ T , be 1? tlr l "S5S o U h0 arr - Goldfish will spend two weeks at the ?i>i»- k h°J V h^ Ca l 1 f or 5 1 \ V an 7'iA^ d Wes , t studios In Hollywood, and two weeks In khow has been hired to furnish the rough transit SfSF In Vi, e o w 8 ^ caTalr y charges. .And Tho visit of the general manager to the f.°„ ou SUSLT^ ™roueh—accuracy, gran- Const studios is more in the form of a social ^wi M'n'"!^ "v 1 *" W ..■ cal1 ' "Itnough «'• Goldllsh will probably r ,w Jt J l 1 de'lnlte line of procedure like this mnko nn executive inspection of die plant •ti r ».? am > r u f. tln m ln . P redlcUD B , t!,at and watch the progress of filming of "Vlr- .Tlio Littlest Rebel' will set a now mark In ciiilim" and tho "Only Son," which nro now feature photoplay production." fii the mnklng, with DiiBtln Fnrnura and M. P. E. L OF AMERICA NOTES. 35* Uo88 ' TCS ** ave ^ ,n *■ ,cau "* _ It is Mr. Coldflsh's first trip West of the Rocky 'Mountains. SIMPLEXITIES. A motion picture is being taken of tho Memorial Hall, the .parks and places of In- terest in Dayton, O. which will be sent all over the country, that ithoso Interested in the national convention and exposition of arts can see the beautiful parks adjacent to tho hall. The large auditorium and exposition of arts will be located on tho flrst floor. Space Is rapidly being con- tracted for tho exposition of arts, and aa evidence of the great interest being taken in the convention, nfty reservations nave been nindo at the Algonquin Hotel, Dayton, for members of tho league In California. D. W. McKlnncy, of Chicago, III., mado a Bpeclal trip from Chicago to Cincinnati The Cleveland M. P. Assn. nt a recent Thursday. 10, to confer with President Neff mooting, adopted the following resolutions: upon matters pertaining to the league. Ho lrncreas, The Mutual Film Corporation of lttttrned to Chicago night of April 10. New York, having responded to the demands Mrs. Virginia Yard, of tho Virginia Thea- ™ cl ' 'Orits second release 'The Greyhound," tre, Wcllston, O., was a caller at head- 1,auI Armstrong's stirring melodrama. The Through B. F. Porter, "the Simplex man." there has been Installed a Simplex projector With the Cinema Clearing House Co., N. Y. The Orphonm Theatre and Realty Co., N. Y.. has purchased two Simplex machines to be installed in tho Orphonm Theatres at Memphis, Tenn., and Den Moines, la Shea's Hippodrome, tho largest photoplay house In Buffalo, seating 3,000, has Installed two Simplex machines. LIFE PHOTO FILSI CORPORATION TO PRODUCE "THE GREYiHOUND" — i:i.ITA PROCTOR OTIS ENGAGED FOR CHARACTER LEAD. Tho Mf© rhoto Film Corporation will of the exhibitors" In making a court test of the Ohio State censor law, so-called, and quarters. play had a run of several months at the WJiereas, The said court tost has resulted J. c. Lockwood, president of tho Indiana Astor Theatre, Now York, and contains lust unfavorably to said Mutual Film Corpora- fitato League, called at President NetTs <nc MTt oC «*clllng action that should lend tlon Its customers and all exhibitors and tho ofljee on Monday, April 20. Tho Indiana ■"■» to visualization as a photoplay. A trade doing business in the State of Ohio; situation was gono over thoroughly nnd ar- u,8t class cast of Broadway favorites and ond Whereas, We, as exhibitors, deplore the in- troduction into our Stato of a legalized system, of unrAmerican censorship, accom- panied by an unjust scheme of extortion In the shape of unreasonable fees so-called, all of which must be borne by the exhibitor; and Whereas, The poUt'dans In the various States of this nation are watching Ohio for the purpose, of Introducing similar schemes of pillage" ond graft upon the exhibitors of the nation; and lFhera», The State of Ohio, under our new (onstltutlon ranks high as a progressive State, and cannot afford to be placed in tho unenviable position of legally stifi'ng free- dom of speech, Ihought or action, as pro- vided by the Ohio State censor law. so- called ; and Whereas, Said Ohio State censor law was placed upon lhq statutes at the behest and with th^cjinf^liance of a coterie of pes* rangements mado to hold a bU* convention la Indiana in the month of Judo. Mr. Lock- wood is one of the pioneer motion picture exhibitors of Indiana, and owns two first class picture theatres, which ho is operating successfully. President Neff left Cincinnati In company with Orene Parker, national treasurer, and several other members of the league from Covington and Newport, Ky., Tuesday morn- ing, to attend the Kentucky State conven- tion, which will be held at the Phoenix Hotel ' motion picture stars will be engaged for the other roles. "The Banker's Daughter," a (lve-recler, which was the initial production of the Life Photo Film Co., is causing fnvnrablo comment wliercver shown, and tho demand for Stale rights territory has completely exceeded most enngulne expectations. SKLIG HAS AUTHENTIC V. 8. ARMY PICTURES. Tho practical proposition of "prepared- ness" Is admirably illustrated by the Sellg Film week. General Film Co.'a business in Cincinnati, havtiK taken the place of -H. W. Hnteh, former manager. Barl rainier, who had charge of the feature program of the (lenernl Film, in the Johnson Bldg., has retired. It infantry cavalry, artillery and the signal corps; in setting up exercises. In making nnd breaking cuinp, In drills and skirmishes nnd In cavalry tactics Jn whlrh the troopers ON THE MINUTE" «ON TUB MINUTE," A Dramatic Story of the City Service Grafters. They were balked by the Mayor's clever Secretary. With "DOC YAK'S TEM- PERANCE LECTURE." He abandons gasoline and moves in the right di- rection. IN TWO REELS RELEASED MAY 11 May 1SJ-" MA RIAN, THE HOLY TERROR." A quiet girl Is accredited un Amazon, and makes good. On tho samo rod with "pop YAK, THE MARKSMAN." May 13-"A PAIR OF STOCKINGS." ■ Snappy comedy, with spirited mtlcn nnd clever sliiintlnns. May 10-"AT 1A8T WE ARE AIX)Nr." 4 youth finds his ailllnlty In a quarantined hospital. A eugenic unmody. M»r lO-'THE TAINT OF MADNESS." Strong ly dramatic, with b|g heart Interest. TI hst-seuc ins PICTORIAL The latest War News hot from the front. Released every MON DAY and THURS DAY. K. B.-BEMO'B pictorial printing Is superior In both design and color. One-flheeta on all releases; threes and sixes on all multlplo reola. THE SEUG POLYSCOPE CO. CHICAGO, IB-U. DANIEL FROHMAN PKBSKNTB THE DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN ACTOR In tho Famous Tale of Romance, Mystery, Adventure and International Intrlguu "&/>e PORT OF MISSING MEN" A Dramatic Struggle for a Heart and a Throne. By the Noted Novelist, MEREDITH NICHOLSON (I'll lit l.lied by the Hulil,..Merrill Co.) IN MOTION" 1'ICTIKKS 'The Port of Hissing Men" Is a delicate and delicious love story, spiced with a mar.0 of diplomatic intrigues, colored with a thrilling series of adventures, with American valor and dovotlon us a notito background, Ttlo production tolls u story with a Joyful gusto Hint stirs tho pulse, gladdens tho spirit and palnta the world In nappy colors. The earnestness of youth Is In It and the tvrvor of youthful love, mingled with a quickening thread of royal intrigue. IN FIVK UEELs. IlBIiBABBD MAY 1. Famous Players Film Co. ADOEPH ZUKOR, President l^f^Nv ^30 ' FAMOUS FFATURES SvA YEAR.", DANIEL FROHMAN Vanuglng Director EDWIN 8. PORTER Technical Director EXECUTIVE OFFICES) 213-220West 20th St., N. Y. * f 30 > FAMOUS FFATURES ,A YEAR."/ FIVE PA11TS RELEASED MAY 11 MOTION PICTURES «TUC UAQTCP UlUn M A llvpnotlc Dramatis I rl t lYl MO I BR m I H U ( Thunderbolt With KDMUNO BRECSC THE JESSE L. LASKY FEATURE PLAY CO. WEST 48th ST., liORGACHE TIIKATHE NEW YOUK CITY JESSE L. LABKTr,Prea. SAMUKLQOLDFlSU.TrcM. k Gen. Mgr. CECIL U. DEMILLB, DIr. Qcn. tlon mothods. A reel will bo dWotcd to the entertainment of nil forces, Including artil- lery, and their movements In the Held. In this latter detail will he shown large bodies of men, full battalions of envarly and bat torles of artillery up to the war standard, scouting, reconnoltorlng, making their way over rough country, fording rivers; In fact, all of the experiences that an army In tbo field encounter)). Another reel will show all lines of the service In action under Ore, from the advance of scouts, tho rush of artil- lery, their shelling for position, the dash of cavalry, to the steady forward movement of Infantry. These pictures ware taken under the auspices of tho United Hratcs Wnr De- partment, and hftvo been approved by the service as absolutely authentic. It Ik said to bo the greatest series of war (limn ever efforod for the Inspection of the public. « Gcoiafj Coonra, J«te of tbo VlUfrrapo, has joined Allan DWan'a company at tbe Ual- verbal, -fret MOVING PICTDIIK MACHINE* for Traveling Purposes, flll.ooi Cal* clura Light (las(Joncrator, $m; Acety- lene. Gas Generator, |3; rllcrenpU* cons, f 12; Moving rlcturo Cameras^ (00; 4>i in. Kroncli Condonsers, iim.; Aro Ijimp, t'iM; Kroncli Moving I'lo- turo Lens, 12.76; (itcrcnntlcan uhjeo- tlvs, (00.: 60 Cim ill y K Ice trie Ijimp, 60c,; Hlldo Carriers, 26c.; Aeyijlen* l^mp. |2,w); Calcium Jet, f2.z5: Kccd nproclcets Hleel, COc.; Cam Wtiool, 8*o. j Star Wheel, soc.i Intermittent Stool Hprocket, srs:,; Tension Spring, so.; Anerturo l'lato, auc.; Rheostat, $a.ix). Womanufacturo a good many repair pnrtH fur different machines. 1. UV.it. -mi B. i'fd St., N. T. Gity. <, I I.ulb WAnsE.VTOK writes from Ilonoluln that she and the other members of the conv pony whleh went over with Henry Mcltno t« to the Islands, arn hard at work tukln ' \T Cur and acting at night. toll i % '