Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

EXHIBITORS HERALD 55 THE FILM STOCK MARKET By Paul H. Davis & Company Chicago Bid American Film Company 65 90 96 Lincoln Film Corporation, Pfd. Lone Star Corporation, Pfd.. >tar Corporation, Com 255-'; Asked 70 100 99 27 y2 18 24 55 25 25 1J4 m tutual Film Corporation, Com 16 [utual Film Corporation, Pfd 21 New York Motion Picture Corporation 48 rth American Corporation, Com tes Film Corporation, Com .anhouser Film Corporation ^ 'riangle Film Corporation ll/2 orld Film Corporation ^jj New York Motion Picture stock has been active during the last two weeks, selling up as high as 75. A number of shares changed hands between 65 and 75, after vhich the market became very quiet, and at present stock is offered at 55, with practically no bids. Lone Star preferred is in demand at 96, with small quantities of stock offered around 99. This stock is now lex-dividend. The common has been active with a number jof trades reported between 26 and 27. Mutual common remains auiet with stock offered at 1 18, and very few buying inquiries. Xo recent trades have been reported on the preferred. Triangle Film, after its recent rise to 2^4, has declined nearly a point, with sales between 1^4 and 1$4. Quotations July 17, 1917. This department will furnish on request, such statistics as are available concerning the above or other motion picture stocks, providing such request does not call for an expression of opinion concerning the policy of the companies or the future prices of the stocks. J. B. SARDY & CO. Film Stocks Bonds Investments 131 South La Salle Street Telephone Majestic 7640 :: Chicago, Illinois FILM EXPORT TRADE FROM U. S. SHOWS STEADY GAIN IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ■Reports on markets for motion picture films in districts of the various countries throughout the world show steady gains have been made by the United States during the past five years toward the leadership in this industry and literally made it possible for the whole world to "see America" on a large scale. Export Trade Is Big The exports of exposed films from manufacturers in the United States increased from 32,192,018 feet in the fiscal year 1913 to 158,751,786 feet in the fiscal year 1916. and their value increased from $2,276,460 in the year ended Tune 30, 1913, to $6,757,658 in the year ended June 30, 1916. Exports to Europe were 17,762,429 feet, valued at $1,317,531, in 1913, and 126.749,563 'feet, valued at $4,851,866, in 1916; to Xorth American countries, 10,846.822 feet, valued at $759,544, in 1913, and 17,603,193 feet, valued at $1,070,823, in 1916; to South America. 811.259 feet, valued at $39,629. in 1913, and 2.638.328 feet, valued at $126,007. in 191-6; to Asia, 770,418 feet, valued at $33 065, in 1913, and 3,336,997 feet, valued at $119,189. in 1916; to Oceania. 1.992,000 feet, valued at $126,040, in 1913, and 8,380,999 feet, valued at $5S3.054, in 1916; and to Africa, 9,090 feet, valued at $651, in 1913, and 42,706 feet, valued at $6,719, in 1916. Imports of Raw Material Official figures reveal the fact that the producers of this country have been gradually turning the import trade in films from the "manufactured class" to the "raw material."' Notwithstanding the immense growth in the scope of such entertainments in the United States, imports of the finished product have been dwindling for several years; but, on the other hand, our imports of sensitized but not exposed films have shown substantial increase in quantities. Imports of such raw material amounted to 44.717,323 feet, valued at $889,560. in 1914, and to 58,490,768 feet, valued at $750,023, in 1916. The reduction in total value gives this class of goods a unique distinction in an era of high prices. Decrease in Negative Value Imports of motion picture "positives'" reached the lowest mark of recent vears in 1916, when the amount was 6.742,988 feet, valued" at $256,332, compared with 14.274.78S feet, valued at $825,983. in 1912, and 20,057,144 feet, valued at $1,009,469, in 1914. Negatives have largely decreased in value, with an annual loss since the fiscal year 1913. American art is being spread broadcast throughout the world, while other countries assist in supplying the foundation upon which that art is expressed. OFFICIAL CUT-OUTS MADE BY THE 1 CHICAGO BOARD OF CENSORS Triangle, "Her Excellency the Governor" — Subtitle: "You're around with her quite often — why don't you compromise her?" Edison. "Light in Darkness" — Reel 4, last half of forcible kissing scene to include where man drags girl to screen. Fox, "Patsv" — Reel 2, introduction of criminal characters. Pathe, "The Woman in White" — Subtitles, "Patience, my friend, something tells me your wife will not enjoy good health here" ; "Yes, my friend, the crazy woman is critically ill — she will not trouble you long." Pasquaili, "The Two Sergeants" — Entry through window; opening chest and stealing papers. THIS WEEK AT DOWNTOWN CHICAGO THEATERS ALCAZAR— Fox, "To Honor and Obey." with Gladys Brockwell : Triangle, "Mother Instinct," with Enid Bennett; Mutual. "The Cure," with Charlie Chaplin; Triangle, "The Sawdust Ring," with Bessie Love: World. "Youth." with Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge; Metro, "The Hidden Spring," with Harold Lockwood; Fox, "The Two Little Imps," with June and Katherine Lee. BAXDBOX — Mutual, "Behind the Screen." with Charlie Chaplin. BIJOU DREAM — Julius Steger, "Redemption," with Evelyn Xesbit. BOSTOX — Triangle. "Mother Instinct," with Enid Bennett ; Paramount. "The Love that Lives," with Pauline Frederick; Triangle, "The Sawdust Ring," with Bessie Love ; World, "Youth." with Carlyle Blackwell; Metro. "The Hidden Spring." with Harold Lockwood; Paramount, "Forbidden Paths," with Vivian Martin ; Fox, "To Honor and Obey," with Gladys Brockwell. CASTLE — Vitagraph, "The Message of the Mouse," with Anita Stewart. COLOXIAL — J. Seng. "Parentage," with Hobart Henley and Barbara Castleton. ORPHEUM — Paramount, "At First Sight," with Mae Murray ; Paramount, "Bifr Timber," with Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid ; World, "Youth," with Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge; Butterfly. "The Greater Law." with Myrtle Gonzales; Metro, "The Hidden Spring," with Harold Lockwood (two days). PLAYHOUSE — Universal, "Come Through !" with Hobart Rawlinsou and Alice Lake. ROSE — Paramount. "The Love that Lives," with Pauline Frederick. STUDEBAKER— Frohman, "God's Man." with H. B. Warner. ZIEGFELD— Metro. "The Slacker," with Emily Stevens.