The New York Clipper (May 1914)

JfHE 'm$rW YOBfi^ OLIP^EB. 15 ■»"\_\'.lj'»* DOmGS W FEMDOM. BY DIXON. HNEMACOLOR CO. OF AMERICA DEFENDANT IN $29,000 ACTION BROUGHT BY HNEMATOGRAPH CO., LTD.- IITIGATION OV ER UNPA ID ROYALTIES. TJNIVERSAl'S FACTORY GUTTED BY HRE--RAMO AND LIFE PHOTO FILM CONCERNS, IN SAM BUILDING, DAMAGED BY WATER-THIRD BIG FILM FIFE IN THR EE MON THS. TOR MOORE AND ALICE JOYCE, KALER STARS, MARRIED IN wi t&y-.r* JACKS ONVILLE , FLA. CHAS. FROHMAN ASKS DijUNCTION AGAINST APEX FILM CO.~ :■'•' PRODUCTION OF"BROTHER OFFICERS" r— -CAUS E' OF TR OUBLE. BIOGRAPH CO. AND BROWN, LITTLE & CO. CO-DEFENDANTS IN $50,000 SUIT-POWER'S CAMERAGRAPHICS. : bctlBjr machines have fceen Installed In the Harris -Ttu-atre to show tho Vltagranh's pro- duction 'The Christian." Two Power's Six A motion picture project- ing machines have been purchased by the Virginia Railway 4 Tower Co., through the A. A B. Moving PlctUTO Supply Co.. of Ilalrfgh N. C. The Pulaski Iron Co., of Bctaan, W. Vn., has purchased a Towers Six A. motion pic- ture projecting machine, through Williams, Brown A Earle, of Philadelphia, Pa machine has been installed In Ilurtlgft Sen mon's_Theatre. on__One Hundred and Twenty SCEVE FROM "OUR DAtOIITEn," A CURRENT ECLAIR FEATURE RELEASE. KINBMACOLOR CO. OF AMERICA DE- FENDANT IN 820,000 ACTION BROUGHT BY KINEMATOGRAPH CO.. L't D.—LITIGATION OVER UN- PAID ROYALTIES. The Natural' Cotor Kinemotograph Co.. ait KngJish concern, brought suit for $20,062.21, lasTweek, In.Uie Supreme Court, New York, against the Klnemacolor- Co. of -America. The complaint alleges that royalties on three million: ttets6( film, manufactured by the defendant'corporation ate.unpaid. This un- accounted fotlpotage d&tes back to April 1, 19)2,. and the' court- papers further allege that a contract wolch. toe Klnemacolor Co, of America assumed some-time before this - date in which the defendant "agreed to pay a stipulated -amount per foot for Him mnnu- hered to by the defendants. Service In the Klnematogjaph Co., Ltd., has not been ad- hered to .to .the defendants. Service of the suit was effected last week on A. P. Bernard, the president ol the Kinemacolor Co. of. Amer- ica, at the corporation's offices In New York. UNIVERSAL'8 FACTORY GUTTED BY DISASTROUS CONFLAGRATION— RAMO AND L.IFE PHOTO FILM CON- CERNS, BI SAME BUILDNIO, DAM- AGED BY WATER—THIRD FILM FIRE IN LAST THREE MONTHS. The Universal Film Mfg. Co.'s, factory, at 102 W. One. Hundred and First Street, New York, waB badly damaged by a fire which started shortly after midnight, May 13. The building, which is known an Colonial Hall, is a six story structure, and also contained the studios of the Life Photo Film Co.. the namo"Fitanv Inc., as well as the factory of the Commercial M. P. Co. and the Uni- versal Film Co.'s'factory. The fire, which Is said to have been caused by defectne- insulation, was a spectacular affair and necessitated the turning in of three alarms. Chief Kenlon took charge of things after the third call had been sent In. and after a hard battle succeeded in getting the flames under control. '. _'' The Universal is said to have lost nega- tive and positive film to the extent of oyer *200,00O. A change In release antes, by the Universal base been announced because, of the chaotic condition due to the general mlx-up engendered by the Ore. • ' . ••The Sisters" for the Friday Power I_of May 22 and 'The Pearl of the Sea;' Fri- day Victor. May 22. changed .from. The Bride" to U A Disenchantment:" Saturday Joker May 23, changed from "Mike Searches for His Long Lost Brother" to "Stremious Life;" SundaV Bex, May 24. changed from 'The Woman. In Black" to "Avenged," are some of the changes announced. The Rama Co. and the Life Photo Film Co., which occupied the second floor, suf- fered little or no damage by Are but were considerably drenched by the flood of water which was- directed toward the upper stories. H. Harkowitx, the owner of the building, estimated tie-damage to the structure as ap- proximately $20,000. . . ' This Is the third.big film blaxe in three months. tbeBclalr factory, at Fort Lee, N. J., being the first, and the more recent de- struction of tho Edison plant. In New York City, the second. TOM MOORE AND ALICE JOYCE, KALEM STARS, UNITED IN MARRIAGE. Tom Moore and AUce Joyce, both Class A stars of tte notion picture firmament, were married last week at-Jacksonville, Fla. Both are members of the Kalem stock, whichi Job been nhnlac: flbotodranus- ax the Bonthern sesort durroji the Winter. O. M. Wolfe, a notary, of Jacksonville, performed the cere- mony. IRV. CUMMINGS REPORTED TO BE CONSIDERING MATRIMONY. Irving' Camming*, the handsome- aare-davU hero oznnmerons screen dramas, and pres- ently connected with the Tbarihouser Co-." reported engaged to be married to Mignoii Anderson.^* ZThanhouser Ingenue, or rare beatttynttod. histrionic talent. "• " ' MARY ftTTMJgR, TOO, PERjBTAPBl The nuiof tactory saycta that Mary Ful- ler, the famous star of the Edison Co., will shortly "promise to obey." But then Mary has not verified this. The name of the lucky man, who Is said -to be en Edison actor, has not as yet been divulged. CHARLES FROHMAN SUES OUT IN- JUNCTION AGAINST APEX FILM CO.'S PRODUCTION OF "BROTHER, OFFICERS"—ACCOUNTING OF PROF- ITS AND SIS.OOO SOUGHT BY PLAIN- TIFF. .... Dlttenhoefer, Gerber & James, acting for Cbarles Frohman, the theatrical tnauagcr, started suit for S 10,000 against Pliny P. Craft and the Apex Film Co. last week In the Supreme Court, New York, alleging that the film version of the play by Leo Trovers, entitled "Brother Officers," Infringes on the rights held in the premises by Mr. Krohman. .. Consequently a restraining injunction has been asked for by Mr. Frohman's attorneys, an accounting of the profits, and.additionally damages to the extent of $15,000 for the alleged unsanctioned film presentation of the play. - BIOGRAPH CO. SERVED IN 9RO.000 SUIT BY VIRGINIA CALHOUN — LITTLE, BROWN A CO.. PUBLISH- ERS, NAMED AS CO-DEFENDANTS. The Btograph Co. and Little Brown A Co., a Boston publishing ' concern, have been named as co-defendants In a suit for $50,000, brought by Virginia Calhoun, who alleges In her complaint in the action that will be tried In the Supreme Court, New York, that she entered Into a contract In 1003 with Little. Brown- A Co. and Helen Hunt Jack- son, the authoress, which gsvc her the ex- clusive dramatic rights of the novel, "Ra- mans," published and written, respectively, by the afore-mentioned. The present action was started owing to the fact that recently a motion picture spon- sored by Little, Brown ft Co.. and produced by the Biograph Co. entitled . "IUmona," was announced for public exhibition. Miss Calhoun, assuming that she Is the ei- cluslve holder of th dramatic rights Involved and that the present visualization of ''Ra- mona" Is not rally in accord with the con tract she holds, hence seeks relief to the ex- tent of $00,000. BIOGRAPH AND GENERAL FILM FILE ANSWER TO CHEVALIER'S {TS.OOO ACTION, ASK FOR DIMISSAL, AL- LEGING MISJOINDER. - Tho Biograph Co. and the General Film Co filed an answer through their attorneys last week, In the U. 8. I'lstrtct Court, in tbo suit started some time ago against them by Jaques Chevalier, the proprietor of the Mat- son Chevalier, at 030 Seventh Avenue, New York. Chevalier alleged in the complaint that a picture made oy the Biograph, and distributed by the General Film Co., con- tained a scene showing a picture of bis place of business, in which a sign displaying bl3 name was rather conspicuously shown. Con- sequently he started the suit, which asked for damages to the extent of $75,000. alleg- ing that the photoplay in question was ouo of underworld character, and if released would not redound to his credit. The Btograph Co. alleges In reply that they secured permission - to take - this scene from the defendant, and furthermore that the sign on which his name appeared abutted on the sidewalk, and was consequently il- legally placed, according to a city ordinance. Furthermore it is recited no license had been secured for the placing of Its- sign outside the premises. In conclusion the Biograph and General Film aver that the complainant brought suit to recover speciflc damages under the common law, and asked for relief In a court of equity under the civil law. This, the defendants contend, constitutes a misjoinder, and in view of the foregoing have asked that the plaintiff be forthwith nn-saited and.. the. complainant dismissed. Decision was reserved. "SIX A" CAMERAGRAPHICS. A Power's Camcragrnph No. fl A will bo used to> project the,' motion pictures at tho Actors' Fair, to hVvneld. in the WMte Bats' Onbbotue, May I« fq 23, inclusive. Two Tower's BlX A motion picture pro- A Tower's Six A motion picture projecting " In Hurtlir t " dred an fifth Street, New York City. A Power s Six A motion picture projecting machine will be used Monday evening. May 18, 1814, by the Safety First Society, of Greater New York, In the Music Room of the Hotel Blltmore. MOTION PICTURE MAGNATE'S DAUGHTER TO WED IN JUNE. Madeline Edison, daughter of Thomas A. Edison, will become a June bride. Juno 17 Is the day. John 81oa.no la the'bridegroom- to-be, and lions.' Mooney; will tie the knot. A reception will follow the wedding at the home of the bride's parents in West Orange, N.J. I ,•• ' H. R. JACOBS. PIONEER MANAGER, OPENS ALBANY M. P. HOUSE. H. R. Jacobs has secured Union Hall. In Albany, -which he will operate as a motion picture house. <Mr. Jacobs was formerly a partner of F. F. Proctor to theatres in dif- ferent parts of the country. CIGARETTES BARRED IN EDISON FACTORY. The*. A. Benson, has Issued an edict ban- ning cigarettes In the numerous factories over which no holds away. The order effects six thousand seven hundred' employees. - linos cigars and plug cut are not Included in the ukase. •* TRAVERS VALE SECURES INJUNC- TION RESTRAINING CREDITORS. Travers Vale, who produced several pic- tures for the Pilot Film Corporation some time ago, and a well known motion picture director, secured an order from the u. 8. 8upreme Court last week, in the form of a restraining Injunction, that will prevent any creditors, who may so desire, from Interfering with his estate pending the determination of certain bankruptcy proceedings now going on. FRANK DEAL A BENEDICT. Frank Beat, tho director of numerous big features, and presently engaged In the pro- duction of Ous Hill's first contribution to current dramatic cinematography, was mar- ried last week. ROYAL AMUSEMENT CO. SEEKS TO ENJOIN SOUTHERN FEATURE FILM ASSN. The Royal Amusement Co. has filed suit In the District Court of San Antonio, Beinr County, Tex.,- against the Southern Feature Film Association and W. J. Lytic, asking for a writ of injunction to restrain toe above mentioned from showing or offering to show during the year 1914. any films' of the Fa- mous. Player Film Series, claiming that the Royal Amusement Company hod a prior con- tract for these films. MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO STOP SUN- DAY PICTURE SHOWS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEX. A movement to enforce Sunday cloning against the theatres and moving picture shows of San Antonio has been started by an association headed by many of the Chris- tian ministers of the city. Notice has lust been served on all of the moving picture rhows that they would take steps to have them fined for violation of the Sunday law. The moving picture shows are .taking steps to employ counsel to defend them in case any arresta aro made. GEO. PROCTOR APPOINTED PUBLI- CITY PROMOTER FOR POPULAR PLAYERS ORGANIZATION.- George Dubois Proctor, who is a Yale grad- uate, according to the reliable dope furnished by Fritz Beercraft, has left the service of tho Keliance Co., where be has been efficiently holding forth as press agent for some time past Twe can't bold the Yale graduate thing against Ganrgc, however, as he has apparent- ly managed-to live it down and succeeded In convincing the film fraternity that he (s an excellent newspaiper reporter, as evidenced by bis clever handling of the Pat Powers-Univer- sal embrogllo, for The Telegraph, last' Sum- mer. Proctor, we hasten to add, has more recent achievements than this to bis credit, notably the virile and erudite editorials whd.'h tie . wrote weekly for The Motion Pieturs Xetci. and which, In our humble opinion, con- tributed in a large degree toward establish- ing that publication on a firm basis. AH of which Is relevant to the fact that George has been appointed publicity director for the Popular Players Co., a recently formed organization that will present Jacob Adler, Andrew Mack and other stars of like calibre In photo-dramatic visualizations of their greatest stage successes. FRANK T1CHBNOR BACK FROM THE S0UTH-S41.0OO WORTH OF TER- RITORY ALREADY SOLD FOR "LITTLEST REBEL." Frank Tichenor is back from Augusta. Oa., after a three weeks' sojourn, where Kdgnr Lewis -Is putting the finishing touches on "The Littlest Rebel," the Photoplay Pro- duction Co.'s Initial big feature. 'The Yel- low Ticket" will be the next subject to be plcturlxed, which will In turn be followed by "Within the Law," a trio hard to beat. "The Littlest Rebel," although unfinished as a motion picture, has been contracted for terrltorally to the extent of $41,000. These remarkable State right purchases would seem to Indicate unprecedented confidence In the personnel of the rbotoplay Productions CO. TRUST THE MOTORISTS WONT DIS- PLAY MORE THAN THEIR ABILITY. John E. Ince, of the Labia Stock, Com- pany, has induced several Lubln motor car owners to compete in a motor race he ha* planned to take place at the vast Luuln es- tate at Bctswood. Pa., in the near future. A number of Lubln I ten have already entered their "buzz wagons," among them Ethel Clayton (Oakland), John K. -Ince (Hupmo- bile). Rosemary Th'reby (Oakland), Edgar Jones (National), Orml Haw ley (8tu.de- baker), Lawrence McCloskey" (Fiat), 'and Emmctt Campbell Hall (Abbott-Detroit). ISennlc of Lublnvllle has been appointed'of- ficial timer. Motion pictures will be taken of tbls race and will be shown at the annual Lubln banquet this Summer- As yet no oni nouncemeats have been, made of the prizes to be awarded, although it 1-an been rumored that a number of silver loving cups have been ordered... Much; Interest Is being; taken In this coming event, for a number of so- called "racers will have to display tbelr ability to live up to tho records their own- ers claim for them. . "UXCLE TOMMERS" RETURN. ' Bob Dtry, Paul Scardon and the company of film troupers who went ckmb to new Or- leans two months ago In order to secure genuine local color'for the slx-recl production of "Uncle Tom's Cabin,".that J. V. ItHcbey Is sponsoring, returned Inst week. Rob Daly says It's going to be a regular furore wh;n finished. Whadder-yer-mean, furttret KATTERJOUN LEAVES UNIVERSAL. . Monte Kattcrjobn. formerly scenario editor «f the Universal, ha* resigned. SPENCER SLADDIN FILM EDITOR OF. WARNEHS. Spencer Bloddln, a well known and capable newspaperman of comprehensive experlende. has been appointed film editor of Worriers Features. "He fata ol Kathlvn" No. ia "THE KING'S WILL" la attempting to restore the royal treasure of Allaha, Kath- Jyn's party have a thrilling ex- perience with an active volcano. IN TWO REELS Released June 1 Jun 8 s».-'THE SHEEP RUNNERS." The in-iuiil f ui daughter of a shocp-runncr saves her father and bis Hook. J.ino 3.-"THE RUMMAGE SALE." A quaint old man with a strango fancy proves that a man can bo superior to his clothes. Jane b .-"WILLIE'S HAIRCUT." A small l>oy accidentally Imps his cnrlH to tho chagrin of his mother anil the Joy nt his father. On tlio sumo reel with "HIS FIRST RIDE." A tramp clears tlm villntfo by-w&js with on eccentric bicycle. ... • Jar.* o.-'ROSE O* MY HEART." A story of vivid action and a sad llfo that cnlmlnales In a rosoato romance, makes this play spirited mid delightful. THE HlST-ffliUilS PICTORIAL A splendid sot-vice, right np to tho Up of tho time In showing the big events of tho wide world. UKI.KASF.I) KVKRV MONDAY AND TllUltSDAY. N. B.—flBI.IO'8 posters Imvo a color-charm and a snappy attraction that, draw tho multitude and win their admiration. ono-shueU on tail rulouHea; throes and slxosou multiple reels. THE SELIG POLYSCOPE CO. CHICAGO. ILL. PRESENTS The Eminent Dramatic Actor BRUCE McRAE In tho Famous Political Romance TUB RE S MAN Br CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY The Tale of a Courageous Man'o Triumphant Battle with the Corrupt Forces of a Qigantlo Political Ring IN MOTION PICTURES One of the greatest political dramas of the decode—the commanding personality and splendid poise of Bruoe MoRae fit him peoullarly for the role he portrays, IN FOUR REELS RELEASED MAY 20 FAMOUS PLATERS FILM CO. / 30 ■AM0US \ Ki AT'JRESj ,; YEAR/ ADOI.PH ZLKOll, Presldsnt DANIEL FltOIIUAN KDWIN B. i'OUTKIt MauugltiK l;n. TechnicalDlr. Executive OAceii 213-220 Hf. 26th Street, lew York City !lllttlllll]QlltUlilloUlls9lsllllM : wiiiiiiinsiiiiiiuiHnisniiMswi TIE LAHCEST FACTOHYII THE WHO DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO IL Is now open for jroar inspection and prepared to do fonr PERP0E4TIW DEVELOPING PRINTIM AL.1. WORK OUAHANTBBD AMD ABBOL.VTKI.Y PROTECTED Eiprrt Warnmansblp I'HEK KI.I.EO Hoaeal flaporrldon Perfect Cleanllneis KACTOHV FACILITIES Prompt Deliveries PRICES AND FACTORY DESCRIPTION SENT AT YOUR REQUEST INDUSTRIAL MOV NG PICTURE COMPANY, \ r I WATTKMHOU U. IIOT1I VCKKIl. General Mansaer. 223-233 WEST ERIE STREZT omoACrO . Tub BopEnioB 1<"ratijm! Fii.k Ca, 8T South Wabash Avenue, CIiIuko, Las recently •Retired tbc exclusive, rlKhts for Indiana and Wdlilgati on "nru and Hvrord." a simc- tncuiar six reel international photodrania, i " ■ hi i ■ — produced l»y rlie Klnmot Pnainro Film Co.. af New York City, and stated by T. Hayes IIiiiiIft, .nil llli'«rft|ili fame. The Honoilor. a> ((iilrvd tliu IlllnolH and Wisconsin rights IQ this Kpvcloclu sosm weeks ago, *Jh %