Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

EXHIBITORS HERALD 31 MACISTE WHO STARS IN "WARRIOR" FILM DINES TRADE PRESS IN N. Y. A luncheon was tendered the reviewers of the trade press by Maciste, the star of "The Warrior," under the auspices of A. H. Sawyer and Herbert Lubin, of General Enterprises, Inc., at Rector's restaurant, Broadway and Forty-eighth street, New York, September 12. "The Warrior" was presented for review in the morning, having been re-cut and revised with new subtitles and greatly quickened action, after which the "Warrior Mess" — as the uncheon was termed — was held. Those present were: Lawrence Reid, New York Review; Charles Condon, Motography; T. O. Eltonhead, Ex. Trade Review; Charles Geigerich, New York Clipper; Samuel Spelon, M. P. World; Fritz Tilden, Dramatic Mirror; Miss Laura Hostetter, Billboard; Milton Lowenthal, Theatre Magazine; Mr. Gold, New York Star; George Worts, M. P. News; Jack Gierhardt, Mirror; Miss Eileen St. John-Brenon, New York Morning Telegraph; Harold Randall, New York Review; foshua Lowe, Variety; Bert Ennis, press agent for "The War•ior"; James Beecroft, Exhibitors Herald; Arthur H. Sawyer ,ind Herbert Lubin, of General Enterprises, Inc., owners of 'The Warrior," and Harry Ennis , representative of Art Dramas. 'MAKING ARMY RIFLES" FOR U. S. AND TRAINING REAL DOGS FOR WAR IN GAUMONT WEEKLY OCTOBER 4 Not content with showing current news events from all )ver the world in its news-reel, the Mutual Weekly, the Gaunont Company also keeps abreast of the times with the subjects in its magazine weekly, "Reel Life." In No. 75 of this ilm magazine, which reaches the public October 4, are two liubjects of very timely interest: "Making Army Rifles," taken under official supervision in the most historic arsenal in the United States; and "Dogs of War," showing the training of ionic of the thousands of dogs which will accompany our ioldiers abroad. It is probable that most of the dogs which Congress proposes shipping to France will be used for detectng gas in the trenches we capture from the Germans, but the nost highly trained canines will undoubtedly be used not only or carrying dispatches but in rescuing wounded soldiers. Japanese Dwarf Plants," showing century-old trees which are Mily a few inches high; "The Sign of a City," by which Toledo, Ohio, advertises itself; and "The Chorus Girl," and "Who iesitates Is Lost," two animated subjects from "Life," compete this number of "Reel Life." Gaumont Mutual Weekly No. 144 reaches the screen October 3, and will contain only the latest news; therefore, every ubject will be timely. As the Gaumont Company keeps a rained corps of photographers all over the world, it is easy o forecast that this issue will contain authentic pictures of he topics which will be headlined in the daily papers at that ime. About that time many of our soldiers will be embarking jor France, some of them will be arriving on foreign soil, and | is quite probable that not a few will be in actual battle, iaumont cameramen on the spot will take pictures wherever .he army officials will allow them to set up their cameras. vIAIL CENSORS OF ALLIES ARE PICTURED IN SELIG MAGAZINE Selig World Library No. 19, issued through General Film .ervice Wednesday. September 19, is one of the most interestng numbers of this screen magazine. The mail censors of England and France show the importance of their office by repealing ingenious methods employed to smuggle necessities to he enemy. \ Blind boys, attending the public school for deaf, dumb and jlind at Manila, P. I., engage in a strange boxing match. Coffee is raised in vast quantities in Java and the industry s a Dutch government monoply. Views are given showing he way the coffee crop is handled and the picking, sorting, lulling and drying. The Flavin amphitheater in Rome, the greatest archiectural monument left by the Romans, begun by Vespasian n A. D. 75 and completed and dedicated by Titus A. D. 80 5 pictured. It seated 87,000 spectators. i | he periSCOPE By BENNY EXTRA! EXTRA! No new producers' organization formed this week. A LA MODE A reel o' film, a naughty thing, and thou To P. A. it and start a lively row — Then we will gather in the easy dough And buy a house along some stately row. Oh, brother, care not what the censors say, For they but bide their time and go their way, While we continue witlv our risque stuff, And gather in the helpful, golden fluff. Eva Tanguay's voice is excellent, monsieur — in pictures! S'BLOOD! The Romanoffs fell — in the Ritz-Carlton. AIN'T THEY THE DEVILS Quick, boy. the perfume bottle! Some of the sweet picture "extras" are joining the Shubert chorus boys' regiment. The deceitful hairpins are deserting the industry! "Bovine Actress in King-Bee Film Throws the Bull," reads a head in a contemporary. Queen Run Bull is her name, and she is a sure enough heifer appearing in a Billy West farce. QUICK, THE TEAR BUCKET! Jimmy Young wonders whether he will direct Bryant Washburn in "Hawthorne of the U. S. A.," or whether Uncle Sam will want "Washburn in the U. S. A." The "O X" in Hopp is silent — like the "x" in fish. With the beery bitter blasts blowing down the boulevards, better business is beginning to blossom for the boys who. peddle big productions to buyers. One press agent writes: This film undoubtedly is the most magnificent, spectacularly stupendous, artistic dramatic attraction of the year. Ye ed saw the drama in five reels — and it reeked. But the P. A. rushed in with the alibi that his typewriter slipped — but he never even blushed. Bar Harbor (Me.) society is mobilized, and keeps eternal vigil watching Annette Kellermann perform before the camera for a new Fox feature. However, advices say that society is on the qui vive for the hungry New York extras. THE WEEK'S BEST BET IN PICTURES "The Fall of the Romanoffs," Iliodor Pictures Corp., in eight parts, with Iliodor. It's grip, comes the reviewers tip, is remarkable. Lay the kale on the counter, and tell the boy to fetch it to the theatre. Paste up the paper, and whisper gently to neighborhood fans. Lay for this good thing and if the rent price is not too high, confidentially this is a sweet plumb. You'll amaze the corner banker, according to private advices. In the Big Money Places This Week "The Spy," Fox, five reels, with Dustin Farnum. "A Man's Man," Paralta, Seven Reels, with J. W. Kerrigan. "The Rainbow Girl." Mutual, with Juilette Day. A Naughty Take-a-Chance "Idolaters," Triangle, five reels, with Louise Glaum. Other good things are said to be ripening on the market, but the tipster has not cast the eagle eye upon the stuff.