Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

18 EXHIBITORS HERALD ATTEMPT MADE TO ASSASSINATE ILIODOR, THE RUSS MONK, STAR IN BRENON'S FILM Studio Men in Auto Face Fusillade in New York Street Meant for Star in "Fall of the Romanoffs" Picture, Fired by Men Seeking Revenge An attempt to assassinate Iliodor, the Russian "Mad Monk," who is acting the principal role in Herbert Brenon's latest production, "The Fall of the Romanoffs," was revealed last week by employees of the Herbert Brenon Film Corporation at the Brenon studio in Palisade, N. J. MONK ILIODOR STARRING IN BRENON FILM (Iliodor Pictures Corporation) For some time there have been vague hints dropped that the picture would never be completed and that certain persons representing the Rus sian officials whom Iliodor denounced and ' thereby brought about their downfall would seek revenge on the famous monk. Fire on Studio Men Nobody took these hints seriously until last Tuesday, when an automobile containing George Hall, Brenon's scenario chief, and Roy Hunt, ' his photographer, was subjected to a fusillade of revolver shots at the corner of Tenth avenue and Forty-second street in New Yoik at about 2 o'clock in the morning. The studio men were returning to New Jersey after taking some night scenes on location and had just taken Iliodor to his home in New York. When Iliodor was told of the affair he revealed an amazing plot by certain Russians to have him done away with. Iliodor's revelations of the intrigues of Rasputin, the religious charlatan who attempted to betray Russia to the German kaiser, brought about the downfall of the Romanoffs. He was exiled to America on this account. Surrounded by Guard Herbert Brenon is taking extraordinary precautions to assure Iliodor's safety. An armed bodyguard now accompanies him constantly and he is taken to and from the studio in Mr. Brenon's private car, with one or two of the huskiest employees in addition to the bodyguard. (P. S. — It is recommended that an .armed bodyguard also accompany Monk Iliodor's press representative.) BLUEBIRD BILL POSTING CO. Start a BLUEBIRD DAY in your House KING-BEE COMEDIES ARE PROVING POPULAR, DECLARES L. L. HILLER Big Demand in U. S. and Foreign Fields, Pointed Out by "State Rights Wizard" L. L. Hillcr, treasurer of the King! Bee Films Corporation of Nev»i York announces that the concernW comedies which tea* tun Billy \Ye-t, are p roving popular in Am e rican and foa eign territ o r i e 8 when they s c t a r have been CX" ploited. j That the c o m c dies, | are in big demand in f o r e i gm fields, Mr. H i 1 1 el points out, \v as re L. L. HII.LF.R Treasurer. King-Bee Films Corporation cently proven at a trade showing held for foreign buyers in London. Mr. Hiller, who has earned the appellation of "State Rights Wizard" since his entry into the film field, has made an enviable reputation for himself by reason of his keen foresight and business acumen. Since the formation of the concern of Hiller & Wilk that company has successfully exploited a number oi big features, among them being "The Mormon Maid," "The Battle oi Gettysburg" and "The W rath of the Gods." The King-Bee comedies are being shown in theaters throughout this country and Canada with success beyond the expectations of the company, it is announced. MUSIC CUES AND AIDS FOR "MARY MORELAND" FILM GIVEN IN MUTUAL SHEET Music cues for the presentation o "Mary Moreland," the Powell-Mutua production featuring Marjorie Ram beau, are contained in a press shee being sent out by the Mutual Filn[ Corporation, as well as pithy para) graphs for exhibitor's use in exploit ing the film in the newspapers.