The New York Clipper (December 1914)

THE STEW YORK CLIPPER. DeOEMBEB 26 MOTION PICTURE DEPARTMENT HARRY BHim, MOTION PIOT UKE EDITOR. CURRENT FILM EVENTS. BT UN. OIIIUN JOHNSON, A legitimate act or of note, who •will be featured In the leading role of "Satan Sarulorson," ii forthcoming 1). A. Kolfe 1'hotopluyn (U film production. ALCO HAS IMPOSING AHHAV OP STARS LINED UP FOR 11)15. A series of star releases that will bring the highest credit to the theatres fortunate enough to secure them Is being made by the Alco Film Corporation, through Its producing lilies.' " ' • Orrin Johnson end Irene Warflcld arc among' the many engagements made by B. A. Kolfe Photoplays,- Inc., for the forthcoming season, while tnoLlfd'Photo FUm Corpora-' tlon. another Alco manufacturer, lias added to Its list of prominent players and stars. C'alhrinc Countlss, William II. Tookcr and Minnie Dapree. Jane Cowl and Ethel Barrymore have been recltrcd by the AH Star Feature Corporation for further 'pictures, while Thomas Jefferson, Adelaide Thurston' and' Mine Olga Petrova have signed contracts with Popular l'lnys and Players, Inc., for'pictures ns yet unan- nounced. II. A. Itolfe, head of II. A, Rolfe Plioto- flnvK. inc., announces the securing of Mr?. 'Iskos famous dramatic vehicle, "'Pho High Howl." DoiiK'an Fairbanks and William Collier arc also two Alio possibilities. WM. FOX SELECTS EXCELLENT CAST FOR "THE GIRL I LEFT HEIUND MIS." William Fox lias exercised excellent Judg- ment In selecting the principal players to appear In a plcturlzcd version of "The Girl I Left Behind Me," rehearsals of which arc now In progress at the Puthc studio. lit addition to Ilobert Kdesou there will appear Claire Whitney, Walter Illtoheoclc, Irene Wartleld. Stuart Holmes, IOdna Pendle- ton, Arthur CIIIton and Nonon Walsh. Even the "bits" will bo portrayed by experienced screen players. In some of the big scenes the services of eight hundred people will be required. The producing of the photoplay lins been entrusted to Lloyd 11. Cnrleton, conceded to be one of the bent known and talented pro- ducers In the cinema field. «Mr\A" FILMS MAKE THEIR INITIAL BOW—WILL IlIS RELEASED REGU- LARLY ON LICENSED PROGRAM. The long heralded comedies known e.a MlnA Films made their first appearance on the General Film progrom this week. The first release, "The Thrilling Adventures of Count Verocc," was scheduled for Dec. 17. The picture was directed bv Milton Fahrncy, and lias for lis leading woman, Mile. Valky- rlne, the noted Danish dim favorite, nnd Is Mid to bo the first American single reel sub- ject to employ a great European star. Few if any new ventures in the film Indus- try have caused such a world of comment ns MlnA Films since the original announcement of their manufacturer was mado last Sum- mer. The fact that they arc now included in the General Film Company's program is gen- erally accepted ns a testimonial of unusual quality, and as the identity of the producer —one of the oldest "magnates" In the In- dustry—and the names of the directors and actors ntid particulars of manufacture were made known, the reasons for the choice be- came clear. It will bo remembered that this new mem- ber of the licensed gro i|> was originally nn- Sounred as "The Ace," which was soon wlth- rawn, and that the brand name was finally chos-en by on open competition for a price of ISSO. Out of eleven hundred answers "MlnA," the suggestion of the well known newspaper humorist and photoplnywrlght. Hoy I.. Me- C'aruVi), was chosen. The component letters of MlnA stand for Made In America, which furnishes the drat application on record of the national slogan to motion pictures. JESSE LASKY ENGAGES LOUIS MANN TO STAR IN "ELEVATING A HUSIIAND." Samuel Goldfish announces that an ar- NUWNMMt D«s been entered Into between miiiIs Mnnn, the distinguished American co- median, and the Jesse 1,. Lasky Feature Play t'niii-pnny. by which Mr. Mnnn will moke his first appearance In moving pictures, under the direction of Mr. Lasky. This contract calls for Mr. Mann to star In a screen ver- sion of "Elevating a Husband," the noted comedy success In which be appeared less than two years ago, under the management of Werba 4 Laiescher. • "Elevating"-a- Husband'' was written by Clara 1,1pm an (Mrs. Louis Mann) and Samuel Sblpman. The piece was'first pro- duced at the .Liberty Theatre and scored such a succcess that ft was later transferred to the Criterion Theatre, where Mr. Mann and the production remained for the entire season. ■ ■ In ."Elevating a- Husband" Mr. Mann play* the role ot the proprietor of a'strlng of Ave audi ten cent stores'Who marries a munlc teacher more educated than himself. The plot depends upon the attempts of Letty (the music teacher.) to educate her husband and teach blm the wa^ys of the polite world. The play has a distinct''dramatic appeal In addition to Its human aspects. WORLD FILM EXCHANGES BUSY AS PROVERBIAL BEE r HIVES. ' ' The Bex Theatre, Beloit, Wis., broke all Its records for attendance whan It played the Brady feature, Robert Worwicx. In "The Man of the' Hour," which ■ tt secured from the Chicago office of the World Film'Corporation. The''Colonial Theatre, • l'rle, played to 7,200 people In two days, Dec 2 and 3, the world Film Corporation release, Laura Saw- yer, in "One of Millions." ; The'latest addition to the "Harry Weiss family, of Shubert contracts" is the Alham- bra Theatre, of Milwaukee. .Wis., the most popular ebow house In the entire State. Additional scoops are Jones, .Llnlck at ficlmcfor's Orphcum Theatre, Chicago, the biggest State Street house, and' the Bijou Theatre, another downtown State Street house. Negotiations are on the way for supplying the Premier, a third State Street house, and the Star Theatre, on Madison Street, making four downtown houses. The Chicago office of the World Film Cor- poration Is so handicapped for room that the private office has been abandoned and Is now used for store room. It Is next to Impossi- ble to have anyone connected with the local office working at the came time as Manager Weiss remarks: "It's like a newlywed's two- room flat, where condensed milk Is used to save space, and where the pet poodle Is de- prived of his tall to make more room." The following were visitors In the Chi- cago office of the World Film Corporation during the week Just ended: Owen McKlvett. Bijou Theatre, Racine, Wis.; Fred Woodyntt, rroprletor and manager Bio Theatre, Moline, U.; Mr. Burford. Aurora Theatre. Aurora, 111.; W. Each, Prlncjss Theatre, La Porte, Ind.; B. fl. Hopper, Lyrh.- and AUambra, Freeport, 111.; S. M, Cohort™, Grand Theatre, Oconto Falls, Wis. . W". B. Rentes, division manager. World Film Corporation, spent the past week in New York and Boston on business and re- newing old acquaintances. GOOD FOR YOU. EDDIE—'TIS MORE DLES9ED TO GIVE, ETC. Edwin August, who is being featured in the Klnctophote Films, in reply as to how he Intended spending Christmas, replied: "I enjoy Christinas more than any other day of the year. I think everyone should do a deed of klndnss on this day. Hence I am contemplating calling on a number of crippled children on Christmas Day In my machine and intend to take them to church with me. After services at church are over I will pro- tide for the unfortunate kiddles a turkey dinner and a large Christmas tree, billed with appropriate gifts. Later in the evening a number of my friends and myself will make a tour of the slums and distribute gilts to poor families." . "THE SEATS OF THE MIGHTY" BREAKS A RECORD IN CHICAGO. . For. the -first tune in the history of the Orpbeum Theatre, Chicago, the largest down- town moving picture house In the Windy City, a feature film has played two days. The rule up to the booking of "The Seats of the Mighty" has bees not to give any fea- ture more than a day. The demand to see this Colonial Motion Picture Corporation FILM CORPORATION WIHiai A. Brady Picture Plays, Inc., PRESENTS IX it >» THE PIT By the late Frank Norrlt. ' With Gall Kane and Milton Bills. RELEASED DEC. 28. Presents for the Benefit of . THE NATIONAL AMERICAN WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION Direct from the Casino, New York, The Dramatic Photoplay, In 1 acts. "YOUR GIRL AND MINE" In which snch Broad-way Fa-rorltM as Ollv. Wyndham, Kathsrtn. Kaelred and Sydney Booth "ra seen, in addition lo Or. Anna How- ard Shaw. KuffrBirc associations throughout the nation are selling tickets, and yonr audience la ready whenever you announce this feature. RELEASED DEO, 28 Through tha Special Attractions Dipt. For further Information communicate at once with the nearest branch of the WORLD FILM CORPORATION 36 LEWIS J. SELZNICK, Vice-President and General Manager, 130 WEST 46th ST., NEW YORK Branches throughout the United States and Canada. special was so great that Jones, Llnlck 4 Schaefer. the motion picture managers of Chicago, decided to break their rule, and they arranged, with Manager Harry Weiss, of the World Film Corporation office there, to play the feature for the following day. THE MOVIES GETS THEM ALL IN TIME. David Kline, a showman known to almost every theatrical manager in the country, is now connected with the Pittsburgh office of the World Film Corporation in the capacity of road man. He started on his first trip Tuesday. Mr. Kline has been in the show business for the past thirteen years, and says the "legitimate" has suffered of late years on arcnuct of the popularity of the pictures to such an extent that he decided to take up the latter—"where the money is now made." „ ' _ He was advance agent for various Chas. h. Blanev shows for eight years, and was con- nected with Wallace's and Hlngllng's Circuses for several years. He was business manager for William H. Crane, one of Frohman's stars, three years, and acted as advance ngent for Vivian Martin, in ''Father and the Boys;" Vivian Prescott, in "Young Buffalo, King of the Wild West;" King Baggott, in "More To Be-Pitied Than acorned" and managed aI«o the latter named star when he played Juvenile lead In "Mrs. Wlgga of the Cabbage Patch.". ' • ELEANOR "WOODRUFF LEAVES PATHS. Eleanor Woodruff, who has been starred In Pathe pictures for the past two years, last m POWER'S CAMERAGRAPH No. 6 A THE MACHINE WITH THE EXCLUSIVE FEATURES Absolute Fire Proof Magazine Valve" Automatic Fire Shutters Film Shields Which Enclose and Protect the Film All Parts In- stantly Accessible AND Power's Patented Loop Setter, which maintains lower loop always, prevents film breakage, keeps It In motion and reduces lire risk. THIS IS A POWER'S EXCLUSIVE FEATURE Power's Cameragrapb. No. 6 A possesses every known safety device and Is used by a large majority ot the entire motion picture trade. wniTK SOW FOR CATALOG ^ GIVING FILL DETAILS NICHOLAS POWER COMPANY C^C NINE! YGOLD STREET, - - NEW YORK CITY week terminated her engagement with that company. Miss Woodruff made her screen dobut with the Pathe Company, going there lrom the Ilroadway production of "The Five Frankforters." For some time she was fea- tured with Irving Ciunmlngs in a series of pictures that are said r.o have established a Patlic f-clllng record. Hit most recent screen appeurnnce was In "The Ticket of-Leave Man," a three-part Eclectic feature, released ■ lu November, and in which she played the lead. Miss Woodruff announces that at present she has no plans for the future. "1 am merely seeking a few weeks of good, old fashioned rest," she says. Back of that statement la the rather Interesting story of the past two weeks, which have been packed with excitement for tho screen star. Miss Woodruff 1b a member of the American Red Cross, and takes a prominent part in the society's work. Two weeks ago she decided to Join Hh Pathe hospital corps at the European battle front, and secured reservations and prepared to sail on I he French liner Jtochombcau. The night before Balling time Miss Wood- ruff's mother became seriously 111, and when morning dawned, after a night divided be- tween packing trunks and attending her parent, the physician advised Miss Woodruff to defer her trip. Of course, Miss Woodruff consented, but she declares: "I am going to get that vacation if I have to spend ft in the picture theatre on the corner Icoldng at war pictorials while I knit socks for' the Bel- gians." WORLD FILM ACTIVITIES EXCOM- PAS8 ENTIRE COUNTRY. Western District Manager Harry C. Drum, of the World Film Corporation, has put through several contracts on behalf of his company which Insure the showing of World Film features in the best motion picture houses of the West. Everyone who has crossed the Great Divide and has made a visit of more than an hour or two in any of the large cities on the Coast knows that the Tlvoll Opera House, San Francisco, Is the former home of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Company. It has been leased by the Turner & Dahnkcn Circuit, and Is now the home ot World Film features. The attractions piny a full week and are ad- vertised and billed in the same manner that traveling shows are. In. Lns Angeles the magnificent Audi- torium, which Is operated by W. H. Clune, holds the privilege of showing World Film features flrst in Southern California. The Auditorium hr.s always been the prefer Auditorium has alravj been tho premier house of entertainments in Southern Cali- fornia, nnd In securing it for motion pictures Mr. Clune has made of It one of the most suc- cessful motion picture propositions in tho country. Thi: Salt Lake American Theatre, where the World Film features are seen llrst in Uta*. is one of the biggest and flnest mo- tion picture theatres In the United States, carrying a twenty-piece sympbony orchestra. to which mudi space has keen devoted In music journals. The house seats 3,500, and Is a credit to the Utah capital. In the Northern part of the Coact territory the flnest bouse devoted to motion pictures is ihe Cle-mmer Theatre, of Seattle, Wash. That's where the World Film features are shown first in the far Northwestern part of the United States. In Denvbr, Colo., the Princess Theatre is the only house there that charges ten cents con- sistently for its features In competition with all the other Denver houses that feature a five cent admission. Located on Curtis Street, it Is the most popular motion picture theatre in Denver. ,. In Los Angeles the space for the World Film office has had to be doubled, owing to the demands made for features for Southern California. In Son Francisco new head- ?uarlcrs have been secured that insure audi- lonnl space for the San Francisco office ot the World Film Corporation. * It mny be added that. In securing the sig- nature of W. II. Clune for the World 111m attractions to play at his Los Angeles Audi- torium, Manager W. W. Drum, of that office, has the honor of having been the first man to secure Mr. Clune's signature to a contract. The snmt honor Is attacned to the signing or the Turner & Dahnkjn Circuit for their houses In the Snn Francisco district. To lulcnuately. handle the Increased busi- ness. C. L. Theuerkauf haB been appointed assistant manager of the Los Angeles olllee. nnd I). Palmar, assistant manager of tho Denver office. "AMERICA" A BENEFIT FEATURE II* HUNTINGTON, IND. The profits from the showing of the nippo- dromc spectacle photoplay, "America, at tne Huntington Theatre, Huntington, Ind.. on Dec. 11, went direct to tho Woman s Civic Improvement League of that city. ™ v J\ ry member of that league sold tickets and tno Huntington Theatre wns filled to overflowing nt the three performances given that any. Plmitdx, arrangements have litcn igindc in other joltlcs in the country to use,"America as a feature for benefits.