The New York Clipper (December 1914)

; i ■■ t • !-. ' fi i V •>. i f, . ■ >. r ' ■ ■ * ■ «. > . t" - ■ 12 THENSW yore clipper. rl-n-iT Beoembbe 5 ! ; ... 11,! K-J ! •. ■'"it: ,-r*» tS** >! ■ k» cooocoeo o ooo o ooooeoooooooooooooooooooooooocoeoooS5boooooooopocooooo6ooooQooQaoo ca aoeoboeoo^ 1 , MOTION PICTURE DEPARTMENT CURRENT FILM EVENTS. £cuux rjjutat* FAMOUS PLAYERS SECURE TWO Ji'OTKD SUCCESSES AS JOHN BAR- RYMORE VEHICLES—WILL PRE. SENT POPULAR STAR IN "ARE YOU A MASON?" AND "THE DICTATOR." The Famous Players Film Co. bag secured two such, noted stage successes as "Are You A Mason V" and "The Dictator," In which they will present their popular star, John Barrymore, who made his first aippearanco In motion pictures In the Famous Flayers production. ''An American Citizen," and who achieved an unusual comedy triumph in that compmy's recent release, "The Man from Wcilco. .^iiiu'!.-- - "A7e You a Mason}" and "The Dictator- were selected as vehicles for Mr. Barrymore for the reason that they represent, morn than any other comedies of a similar repu- tation, the type of dramatic humor best adapted to the Inimitable talents of this star. In "Are You a Mason?" by Leo Dltrich- tteln, Mr. Barrymore will portray the charac- ter of Frank Ferry, a dashing young; married man of exuberant spirits and vivid Imagina- tion. In "The Dictator," the celebrated adven- turous romance by ltlchard Harding Davis, John Barrymore will appear. as Brooke Trovers, the central character, a young American who Is forced by ezlBtlng and ex- citing circumstances to become temporarily the dictator of a small republic In Mouth America, who In doing so becomes the hero of many momentous situations, some comic and some very serious Indeed, over all of which he triumphs, through the aid of hit clever wit and never falling audacity, and Is finally rescued by a kindly fate in the sub- stantial guise of an American battleship. Mr. Barrymre should have unprecedented opportunities in both these comedies for the display of bis amazing abilities, already re- corded bo satisfactorily on the screen. FAMOUS PLAYERS ANNOUNCE MARY PICKFORD IN "CINDERELLA," AS CHRISTMAS RELEASE. When the Famous Players Included In a recent announcement of forthcoming pro- ductions, Mary Plckford, In a subject entitled "The Step-sister " they termed It "a genuine surprise. Just how much of a surprise It Is was disclosed only last week, when It was explained that "The Step-Bister" Is nothing else than a modern and original version of the century-old classic, "Cinderella." The subject Is to appear on the Paramount pro- gram, Dec. 28, and Is described as the Para- mount Christmas release. In the exquisitely fanciful fairy tale, "Cinderella," Mary Plckford portrays the pathetic but bewitching little clndcr-gtrl, who was at lust rewarded for her virtue and patience by a splendid triumph over her naughty sisters and unkind stop-mother, and crowned princess, and sovereign of ber true Iovp'b heart. This new version of "Cinder- ella" Is said to be a delightful blend of com- edy nnd pathos, and provides a consumately artistic treat for people of all ages. WORLD FILM CORPORATION BUILD- ING UP GREAT SELLING ORGANIZATION. In keeping with the policy of building up one of the most capable selling organiza- tions In the moving picture Industry, Gen- eral Manager Lewis J. Selznlek, of the World Film Corporation announces the appoint- ment of Frank II. Vino as manager of the New England branch of the World Film Cor- poration ; Robert Etris, manager of the Phil- adelphia branch, and II. C. Hoclnb, manager of the Cleveland branch. Frank II. Vine Is one of the best known figures In the motion picture trade la New England. For four years ho was the man- ager of the Boston office of the General Film Co. Previous to that ho was the manager of the Howard Moving picture Co. When the Eclectic Film Co. decided to open exchanges throughout the United States. Mr. Vino wag made manager of the Pittsburgh branch, and he organized the staff for that office. In August, 1018, be was transferred to the management of the Eclectic branch In Bos- ton, and haB remained there to this day. »=, will take charge of Uie World i*\ m ofl w there on Nov. 23. _ * <11IU OIUCt JLC»erc Ktrla Is ft Pblladclpbtan by birth, end prior to becoming identified with the film world ho was associated with the A. It. KlrchbAum Co. as a clothing designer. In the slack periods with the Klrchbauni Co. he looked films for 8. Lubln, when that mag- nate was operating a film exchange as n side lino for his optical business. Mr. Htrls did so well that when Mr. Lubln decided to make the film business a permanent feature, he engaged Mr. Ctris to take charge of It. That was In Hi00, When the General Film Co. was formed and Mr. Lubln's exchange bc- enmc the nucleus of tbc Philadelphia branch of the General Film Co., Mr. Etris was made manager of tho bmnch. He remained with that firm until Arthur 8. Kano went to the Eclectic Film Co., and Mr. Etris enmc with Mm to manage the Philadelphia branch of that firm. He lias decided to Join Mr. Kane again lu the rnpnclty of Philadelphia mana- ger for the World Film Corporation. II. C. llolnli admits Hint lie Is acquainted personally with 470 rxlilhtors !n tbc Clove- land dlMrlot. Ills terrllnrjr with the World Film t'nrpiti'nllon In Northern Ohio, nnd Is wad.' up of tiriy-two counties In that pupil- lim« Nate, There Isn't n phase of the mov- ing picture business thai be Is pot acquaint- ed wlib, As ho bluisi'K says, ho, has bad every Job In the Cleveland office of the Gen- eral Film Company, starting in it the bot- ton of the ladder. When he left to become manager of tie Cleveland branch of the Ec- lectic Film Company he had worked him- self up to the office of manager for the Gen- eral Film Company. Starting humbly as a singer of Illustrated ballads, Mr. Holah has become one of the best known and most capable men In the Cleveland dlctrlct. Be- cause of his energetic methods the Cleveland branch became one of the most productive In the Eclectic chain of offices. He entered the business In 1905, and has confined bim- eelf to Cleveland and Its vicinity. He will take charge of the Cleveland office for the World Film Corporation Nov. 23. it is because these men have demonstrated that they are capable ■ of breaking records Bird delivering the goods that Mr. Selznlek has placed them In charge of these import- ant offices. He las secured the highest salaried attache in the film Industry as his assistant In the person of Arthur S. Kane, and he Intends to make the selling staff of the World Fl'm Corporation the crack organ- ization In the moving picture field. ' HAZEL DAWN RE-ENGAGED BY FAMOUS PLAYERS TO STAR IN "THE LOVE ROUTE." Hazel Dawn, one of the most charming and talented or the younger favorites of the American stage, who made her debut before the motion picture camera In the Famous Players' production of Bronson Howard's flay, "One of Our Girls," has been re-egaged by that concern to star In a film version of the famous comedy-drama, "The*Love Route." "The Love Route," by Edward Peple, au- thor-of "The Spitfire," and the recent com- edy success, "A Pair of Sixes," is a romance of the ranch and the railroad, which will provide unequalled and numerous opportuni- ties for the display of Miss Dawn's capti- vating powers of characterization. Muoh preliminary preparation Is being given this forthcoming production, as the subject requires unusual mechanical and technical scope. All who remember the delightful portrayal of Miss Dawn, In "One of Our Girls," will anticipate her second characterization for the Famous Players with impatient Interest FIRST SHOWING OF "WHEN FATE LEADS TRUMP," •The first showing of "When Fate Leads Trump," the last release of the Excelsior Feature Film Co., Inc., was held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Broadway Rose Garden. The picture was shown to an invited audience of representative people, Including the notables of the motion picture and dramatic press, HAND WORTH IN TOWN. ^ The director of the Excelsior Feature Film Co. found tune to run down from Lake Placid for a day or so last week. Harry Handworth was happy as usual, and, of course, busy. He said he had found time to come to town aa the next production of the ExcelBlnr was already completed and he was In no sense hurried. A CHANGE OF NAME. The Excelsior Feature Film Co., having Juet released "When Fate Leads Trump," an- nounce that the next picture, at present called "The Shadows," from the book by John B. nymer, will undergo a change of title. Exactly what the new title will be has not as yet been decided. One of the Broad- way managers has already announced a play of this name, and to avoid any possibility of confusion the Excelsior people decided to make tils change. "The story Itself Is such a strong one," are the words of William H. Wright, treasurer of the Excelsior, "and the picture is so crowded with action that we know that this picture can stand upon its own reputation." VICTOR HERBERT AND HENRY BLOSSOM IN PICTURES. In one of the scenes of the forthcoming Excelsior Feature Film Company's picture a lively lawn party is shown, and among the guests are victor Herbert and Henry Blos- som. The3o two nien, -whose names are fa- miliar to every theatregoer, face the camera unflinchingly, and seem as self-possessed as experienced "movie actors." Neither Her- bert nor Blossom are really essential to tbc plot of the Btory unfolded, but Victor Her- bert's substantial figure certainly aids In filling up the background. FOX ENGAGES CLAIRE WHITNEY FOR "THE GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME." Claire Whitney has been engaged by Will- lam Fox to appear In support of Robert Edeson, In "The Girl I Left Behind Me," which will be placed In rehearsal the latter part of December, and released through the wonderful Play and Players Corporation. The role is an ideal one, and will afford Miss Whitney vast scope to display her versatility. "The Girl I Left Behind Me" Is the work of David Belasco, and was originally presented by Charles Frobman with great success in the early Empire Theatre days. The story of the piece Is Ideal for film purposes and will be in live parts. The staging of the photo- play has been entrusted to Lloyd B. Carle- ton, formerly of the Lubln producing staff, The big scene in the piece is an Indian up* rising, and already negotiations are pending with the Government for the use of a reser- vation, thereby injecting realism and local color Into the scene, through the appearance en the screen of real Indians In full war regalia. WORLD FILM TO PRESENT "HEAD HUNTERS" AT CASINO, NEW YORK. The World Film Corporation is to present Edward S. Curtis' Indian epic film drama, "In the Land of the Head Hunters," for A run at the Casino Theatre, beginning Mon- day afternoon, Dec. 7. "In the Land of hie Head Hunters" will follow the single week's engagement, at the Casino, of the ptotodrama founded on Sir Gilbert Parker's "Seats of the Mighty." During the Casino presentation of "In the Land of the Head Hunters." a special or- chestra will play John Brabant's sympboni-. saton and arrangement of the natre Indian melodies Mr. Curtis caught. On tie phono- fraph while among tfiS little known Kwa- lufls in the wilds of Northern British. Co- lumbia nr.5 Southern Alaska. -1 v -- Curtis' photodrama Is said to be not- able for two reasons, because of its engross- ing plot and action, founded on composite Indian legends, and because of the extra- ordinary photography. As the author and Il- lustrator of the Ji.fiOO.Oon "North American Indian," field work for which, was conducted under the patronage of the late J. Plerpont Morgan. Edward s. Curtis Is known as the man who Is making the Indians live for pos- terity. Special scenery, designed from photo- graphs of the totem pole country, will be used for the Casino engagement of "In the Land of the Head Hunters," which will be presented twice daily. This motion picture has naturally great scientific and educational value, and is artistically of much beauty. But It Is no mere collection of scenes from Indian life. "In the Land of the Head Hunters" Is a Kre.it Indian epic drama and is a "thriller." The films themselves represent an outly of $75,000. The action of the spectacle drama centres around the successful efforts'of tho young chief, Molana, to stamp out the head banting clan of Toxins, In order that Mo- tana may win, to have and to bold, the maiden of bis dreams, who is Nalda (Morn- lug's daughter). RELIANCE SECURES DIRECTOR EAGLE FOR PRODUCTION OF "RUNAWAY JUNE." "Runaway June," the new Reliance serial which will De released early in January, will be produced by Ostar Eagle, who has lust finished six one-reel features, each with a recognized star, for Sawyer, Inc. Mr. Eagle for the past two years has been at the head of the Sellg Polyscope's Chicago studio, producing feature dramas, and prior to that was associated with David Belasco, the greatest producer of the age. Oscar Eogle entered the dramatic profes- sion as an actor In the company of McKee Rankin, was successful, and followed with engagements In support of many famous players Including: Frank Mayo. Frank Chan- fraa, John McCullougb. Fanny Davenport, Mrs. Flske, Viola Allen. Kyrle Bellew, Frances Starr and David Warfleld, playing over three hundred and fifty parts. Over eighteen years ago be turned his at- tention to stage direction, and has since made many successful productions, notably for Lloblcr 4 Company, with whom he rehearsed many noted actors In the profession, In such productions as "The Christian," "A Gentle- man of France." "The Honor of the Humble,' "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch." and the all star cast of "Romeo and Juliet." He also staged and produced Browning's "In a Bal- CODT." Mr. Eagle attended to the chief produc- tions under Mr. Belasco's direct supervision, and Improved the opportunity to store up sll be could learn from the wizard of stagecraft. Mr. Eagle has spent the last two months in rehearsing and casting "Runaway June." and at present; the stock company for tbls gigantic production comprises over Blxty members, the majority of whom come from the dramatic stage. The training which Mr. Eagle received under David Belasco is now being applied to the screen version of George Randolph Chester's film masterpiece. HARRY MESTAYER PICTURE VER- SION OF "STOP THIEF." George Klclne announces that Harry Mes- tayer has been secured to play the "lead" of the thief in his film version of the comedy, "Stop Thief." work on which has already commenced at the George Klelne studio. 11 E. Fourteenth Street, New York. Mestayer will play opposite Mary Ryan, who will handle the role of the maid. These two stars will be assisted by a cast including Harold Howard, Delia Connor, Marguerite Soya. Soldine Powel, Mr. Taverniej. Mr. Bovd and Mrs, Burr.eisier. Mr. Mestayer will be re- membered as the one who made a big hit throughout tbc country In the part of the thief under the Cohan A Harris management of the stage play. EMIL r. JENSEN NOW WITH CELE- BRATED PLAYERS OF CHICAGO. iBmll C. Jensen, for three years with the Kinemacolnr Co. of America, first in New York and then as branch office manager In CMcago. goes back to the Chicago field, with which he Is well acquainted, on Nov. SO. as assistant to Felix Feist, the general manager of the Celebrated Players Film Co. Jensen was until recently the senior part- ner Ir the Feature Booking Office, of Brook- lyn, and Just before that he was the booking trarager of the New York Exchange for Sawyer, Inc. He Is not only a booking ex- pert, but a capable publicity man, having been assistant to Edwin Bower Hesser when the latter was general press representative for Klnemacolor. ED. AUGUST QUITE BUSILY ENGAGED. Edwin August, who is now being starred In features produced by the Kinetopbote, a A Power's for Results • M '■• WHEN YOU STOP AND THINK OP THE MANY THOUSANDS OF MOTION PICTURE PROJECTING MACHINES IN USE THROUGH- OUT THIS COUNTRY AND OF THE FACT THAT THE LARGE MAJORITY OF THEM ARE POWER'S MANUFACTURE, YOU SHOULD BE CONVINCED THAT IT TAKES A Power's for Results r SEND FOR CATALOGUE T NICHOLAS POWER COMPANY Ninety Gold Street New York City FILM and SONG SLIDES A big reduction In Film. 100 reels at l ceni a foot, some at $3 a reel; have Western and Indlau Keels BOO Seta of Song Slides, 60c. to Si a set- Power's No. 6 Machine, |75: also other cheap Ma-' chines: Model "B" Calcium Machine, $20. 1 alio boy Film, Slides and Machines, ifeood. O.F. OALLOT. 16 Eighth Are., N. f. will attend thp exhibitors' ball In Boston on Deo, 2, as Klactophote representative. He Will be accompanied by Hal August, who Is also to appear In Kinetopbote features in the future. August has begun to out (or a new picture which he will produce, and in which he will star. He hns selected several well known players for the parts and expect 4 to start work at the Klnetophote studio at Coney Island wltbln a week. ED. JONES ACTIVE IN A GOOD CAUSE. Kdgar Jones, the Lubln aetor-dlrector, hit upon a practical and far-reaching plan hy wlilch generous aid could be given the starv- ing Belgians. He personally canvassed hun- dicds of farmers In his native county in Ohio, nnd hy this means added a carlnnd of foodstuffs to the cargo of the relief ship leaving Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day. KINF.TOPHOTE SECURES TWO CLEVER PICTURE STARS. Edwin August and Tom Terrlss have joined forces v/itb the Klnetophote. They have already begun to cast for the first of a series of photoplays taken from famous plays and hooks which each will produce and ap- pear in for the Klnetophote. Kdward Mnckay, who has been directing for the Klnetophote, Wll' remain with the company-and continue as director and star in other features which Will be produced by tbst corporation. The arrangements between Mr. Terrlss and Mr. August nnd the Klnetophote were made complete this week, ond each of these sterling screen players has established himself in the New York offices of the corporation. Mr. August has arranged to take up at once work on one of two popular novels, the rights of which have bees 'jougbt by the Klnetophote. He will work with the anttior of the one selected as the first feature which be will produce, and will closely follow tba original Ideas regarding the characters. Each member of the cast will, therefore, be care- fully selected as to looks and ability for the particular role which he is to play. Mr. Terrlss will produce and star In the famous Terrlss plays made noteworthy not Only by his father, the great English actor, but by himself as well. "DAMON AND PYTHIAS" FOR FINE ARTS THEATRE, CHICAGO. In accordance with its announcement that productions of the new photoplay, "Damon and Pythias," would be made simultaneous!; In the high class theatres throughout tho country, the Universal Film Company yesler. day leased the Fine Arts Theatre in Chicago, The first presentation will take place then; Dec. 7, following the premiere In New lor* on Nov. M. at trie New York Theatre. HOUSE TO INCORPORATE. It is learned on good authority that » company is being formed to take over t.u holdings of the People's Theatre, Mobile. Ala., a moving picture house, and will Incor. Derate In the near future, as well as remodel, increasing the seating capacity to double its. capacity (one thousand). Manager S. A. Fogle has been retained si manager. He has made a splendid recorn for himself since he has had charge of tee affairs of the People's Theatre the past twelve months. . , ,. Feature pictures will be shown exclusively, with Famous Players films retained. *n orchestra will be added and a character •lnger engaged, and a change of program wi.i be mnde dallvi. Three of Mobile's most Inlluentlal business men will be stockholders. About three weeks will be required to re- model the new house. A new name has not been decided upon. _,«•« DAVID HORSLEY SENDS PRODUCE" FORCES TO COAST. David Ilorsley sent three directors and forty members of his producing forces 10 Los Anseles last week, where they will n. sume their work In the new studios wnica Mr. Horeley is building In that city. Mr. Horsley's recent purchase of the J rah" C. Bostock nulmals lias necessitated tne e» tnblistiment of a mammoth plant on tne Const for the proper exploiting of the '■«' and the ranking cf an extraordinary series 01 single and multiple reel animal pictures. With the splendid futilities for taking e> cry kind of motion picture which this ,f 1 « b f I ™'. layout will provide In Los Angeles, Mr. «*nj Ity deemed It unwise to continue the use ' his Bnyonnc plant during the Winter an 1 for that reason has closed down tne J& ■ studio and will do all of his producing « ' the next six months In California. „ h Milton H. Fohrney. long ss-oc atcd w><" Mr. Horsley. nnd his talented wife *»«" the ■nsV or migrants, which Included Harry Im Pearl; the famous pantomlmlst, »""," men. scenic artists, property uien'auu t""* clpal actors.