Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

EXHIBITORS HERALD 19 CHICAGO PREMIERE OF "GARDEN OF ALLAH" AT COLONIAL THEATER SET FOR JULY 22 Selig Film, Considered One of Greatest Artistic Successes, Will Be Presented by Allen Film Corporation on Elaborate Scale ' The Garden of Allah," considered by many authorities as one of the greatest of motion picture productions, will have its Chicago premiere for two weeks beginning July 22, in the Colonial theater, Chicago. The Edmund M. Allen Film Corporation will present Robert Hichens' love romance on an elaborate scale. Not only has the Edmund M. Allen Corporation announced the Chicago premiere of "The Garden of Allah," but the officers have also announced the acquisition of new territorial rights. This Company, one of the latest concerns in the motion picture field, started with the purchase of Michigan and Illinois rights for "The Garden of Allah." However, a deal was recently completed with William N. Selig by which the Allen Company acquires rights to "The Garden of Allah" for the states of Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Elaborate Chicago Premiere The Company announces that no expense will be spared in making the Chicago premiere of "The Garden of Allah" the very last word in motion picture presentment. Elaborate billing, newspaper advertising and theater decorations will be included in the plans now nearing completion. Two big features are to be issued by Essanay within the next week. "The Range Boss," the first, is scheduled for July 16. This will be followed by "The Golden Idiot," July 23. Both films are to be handled by K-E-S-E. Trade showings of "The Range Boss" now are being held at all branch offices of the publishing organization. This is the second of Essanay's series of westerns. The story is based on a cowboy romance, and is replete with fast action, it is announced. The picture was produced on the plains of Arizona and its settings are typical of that picturesque country. Ruth King and Carl Stockdale are the principal Edmund M. Allen, former warden of the Illinois State penitentiary, is president of the Edmund M. Allen Film Corporation. Others associated with him are Joseph M. Harris, nationally known in theatrical circles; Fred C. Aiken, a veteran in the film field and for years connected with the General Film Company; Harry J. Ridings, manager of Cohan's Grand Opera House, Chicago, and others. The Company has just occupied newheadquarters, Suite 1001-4, 29 South La Salle St., Chicago, 111. One of Selig's Greatest "The Garden of Allah" is considered one of William N. Selig's greatest productions. Helen Ware is featured and is supported by Thomas Santschi and an all-star cast. The production has been shown in Los Angeles, Cleveland, Seattle, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis and in every city the drama has been acclaimed by the film reviewers as a prize production. In Cleveland the Keith Hippodrome seating 4,000 persons was packed to the doors when "The Garden of Allah" was shown. At the New Century Theater, Indianapolis, the film played to $13,000 gross. It was presented to S. R. O. for three weeks and more at Los Angeles' newest theater and has repeated these successes in other cities. leads of Jack Gardner's supporting company. W. S. Van Dyke directed. "The Golden Idiot" is Bryant Washburn's next feature. It is comedy-drama of the type which made Mr. Washburn so popular in his Skinner pictures. The star is shown, as a beloved vagabond, who takes a 1,000 to 1 chance on a fortune left by his eccentric uncle, and wins out. The picture introduces a three-legged dog for some decidedly novel action. It was produced by Arthur Berthelet. Each picture has a screen time of sixty-five minutes. Attend the Chicago Convention — make the voice of square-dealing heard upon the floor of that assembly. MILDRED HARRIS WILL STAR IN "THE WHIM," FIRST LOIS WEBER FILM Former Fine Arts Player Will Be Given Greatest Role of Career, Is Word Mildred Harris has been signed by the Lois Weber Productions and will play the leading feminine role in the new company's first production, "The Whim." MILDRED HARRIS Miss Harris has played leads in Fine Arts pictures, appearing opposite Sir Herbert Tree and Robert Harroun. Recently, with the New York Motion Picture Company, Miss Harris played leading roles with William Desmond and William S. Hart. In the role of Linnie, in Lois Weber's production, Miss Harris should have the greatest role of her career, it is said. BALLIN WILL DIRECT ART WORK OF SECOND MADGE KENNEDY FILM Hugo Ballin will have charge of the art direction of Madge Kennedy's second Goldwyn picture. Ballin believes he has in the young Goldwyn star one who is determined to become America's foremost screen comedienne. PAT O'MALLEY HAS A JUVENILE ROLE IN PAULINE FREDERICK PLAY Pat O'Malley, who recently joined the Famous Players, will be seen in a juvenile role in support of Pauline Frederick in her next production entitled "The Love That Lives," which will be published on the Paramount program July 9. "THE RANGE BOSS" WITH JACK GARDNER AND WASHBURN'S "GOLDEN IDIOT" NEXT ESSANAY FILMS Second Western Feature Produced on Arizona Plains is Scheduled for July 16, Followed by "Idiot" Play July 23