Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Dec 1917)

H B O R H R D WORLD ANNOUNCES FEATURE FILMS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR Kitty Gordon, Ethel Clayton, Madge Evans, Montagu Love and Carlyle Blackwell Have Stellar Roles in Photoplays The World Pictures Brady-Made for the balance of the year, according to an official announcement, will be as follows: November 19, Ethel Clayton in "Easy Money"; November 26, Kitty Gordon in "Her Hour"; December 3, Montagu Love and Dorothy Kelly in "The Awakening"; December 10, Carlyle Blackwell and Evelyn Greeley in "The Good-for-Nothing"; December 17, June Elvidge in "The Tenth Case"; December 24, Madge Evans and Henry Hull in "The Volunteer"; December 31, Kitty Gordon in "Diamonds and Pearls." Miss Gordon's early play of this series, "Her Hour," was written by Raymond Schrock and directed by George Cowl, while her second contribution to the list, titled "Diamonds and Pearls," was produced under the direction of George Archainbaud. Love-Kelly Co-Stars For "The Awakening," directed by George Archainbaud, Dorothy Kelly, a well known screen actress, was specially engaged as co-star with Mr. Love, and has a role, it is said, that closely suits her acting capacities. Mr. Blackwell himself discovered a play suitable to his requirements in "The Good-for-Nothing," and rewrote portions of the story, introducing picturesque incidents from his own life. Mr. Blackwell also directed the making of this photoplay in addition to acting the leading male character. Miss Evelyn Greeley is starred with Mr. Blackwell in "The Good-for-Nothing." Miss Clayton's most recent picture play, "Easy Money," was written by Gladys E. Johnson and directed by Travers Yale, while George Kelson was the director of Miss Elvidge's screen drama, "The Tenth Case." Madge Evans Next "The Volunteer," in which Madge Evans and Henry Hull are co-stars, is from Julia Burnham's story, the scenario having been made by Virginia Tyler Hudson, with the direction in the hands of Harley Knoles. This is the picture play in which all the World stars and Mr. Brady himself appear personally with little Madge, making an all star cast. A formal announcement of World Pictures Brady-Made, to follow the beginning of 1918, may be made soon. Activities at the World studio in Fort Lee have been unceasing for several months, and the policy of marketing one picture each week has not shown deviation. Longer Films Coming Several of the photoplays already completed, but not announced, are of greater dimensions than the usual five reels. This is taken to mean that the experiment of issuing for the World program such productions as "Rasputin, the Black Monk," "The Burglar," etc., was so satisfactory in its results as to encourage further operations along the same line. "But," remarks Director General William A. Brady, "everybody may be sure that the question of mere length will not guide the production of any World Picture. If the material is actually there for eight reels, the picture will be in eight reels, not otherwise. I never could see the value of buying a photoplay by the mile and anything I would not buy I should dislike being put in the attitude of having tried to sell." CHICAGO MOTION PICTURE HOUSES ASKED TO AID "RED TRIANGLE" Y. M. C. A. FUND Again the motion picture exhibitor is asked to aid in the spreading of patriotic propaganda. This time he is urged to give his assistance in raising Chicago's $3,000,000 allotment of the $35,000,000 "Red Triangle" war fund for establishing recreational centers in arniy and navy camps in this' country and on the fighting fronts. James B. Forgan of the First National Bank is chairman of the Chicago ways and means committee and Rufus C. Dawes is chairman of publicity. Paul H. Davis is aiding the committee and slides for motion picture houses, setting forth a direct appeal to the public to contribute to the fund, have been prepared and can be obtained by exhibitors at his office, 39 South La Salle street. Minute-Men to Speak The four-minute men who were so effective in the late Liberty Loan campaign have volunteered their services in the present drive and will speak at theatres throughout the city in behalf of the fund. The building of the recreational centers and their maintenance will be under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., which association is conceded to be the most efficient and best fitted for this work. Aiding the publicity committee in the HELP THE Mi ii v m r A II Y.M.V.A. MAKE A HOME AT THE FRONT FOR OUR BOYS, YOUR DOLLARS MUST SUPPLY THE COMFORTS FOR THOSE FIGHTING IN THE WINTER TRENCHES FDR US MAIL YOUR CHECK TO THE "Y.M.CAV-OR ANY BANK TODAY! PHOTO OF SLIDE BEING DISTRIBUTED TO EXHIBITORS TO HELP THE "RED TRIANGLE" Y. M. Q. A. WAR FUND. motion picture field are Joseph Hopp, chairman; Aaron J. Jones, Nathan Ascher, Harry M. Lubliner, William E. Heaney, Fred W. Schaefer, Irwin Henoch, Carroll Dean Murphy, Paul R. Kuhn, F. J. Woods and Paul H. Davis. Doing Good Work The work the "Red Triangle" has already done in the military camps and on the firing line has had the highest praise from officials, commanding officers and from the men themselves. The fund being collected will be devoted to only one purpose, that of establishing recreational branches for our soldiers and sailors in camp and at the front and will not be used for any other Y. M. C. A. work. Ida Darling Added To Select Star's Cast "Ghost of Yesterday" Norma Talmadge who is at work on her next Select production, "The Ghosts of Yesterday," has added Ida Darling to her cast. Miss Darling is one of the best known character women on the stage and her work in "Common Clay," "The Lion and the Mouse," "The High Cost of Living," "Ready Money," "Mary's Ankle" and "The Land of the Free" is well known. Since leaving the legitimate for motion pictures, Miss Darling has played with Fox, Lubin, Selznick and Pathe companies; also with Famous Players for whom she appeared in "Broadway Jones," "The Masquerader," "Bella Dona," "The Lost Bridegroom" and "The Morals of Marcus." She also appeared with Constance Talmadge in "Scandal." "Ghosts of Yesterday" is a picturization by Mildred Considine of Rupert Hughes' play. "Two Women," in which Mrs. Leslie Carter starred. It is a story of emotions and abounds in dramatic scenes. "Ghosts of Yesterday" will be distributed through Select exchanges. OLIVE TELL, EMPIRE STAR IN "GIRL AND THE JUDGE" Olive Tell is now at work on her third picture for the Empire All-Star Corporation, "The Girl and the Judge." Miss Tell was very nervous when she started work on her first picture, "The Unforeseen," for she was a novice as regards pictures and knew nothing of the technique necessary for successful screen work. She is among the fortunate few, however, who not only screen well but are able to make their acting appear convincing. In "The ^Jnforeseen" Miss Tell's dramatic talent was given free reign and that she made good was proved by the play being advanced a whole month ahead of the scheduled publictaion date. "Her Sister" was the next play filmed by Miss Tell and again she was given scope for her acting ability. As a daughter of the Nile, Miss Tell looks the part and it is expected that "Her Sister" will rival the success made by "The Unforeseen." It has not yet been decided which one of the available hundreds of Charles Frohman's plays will be selected to follow "The Girl and the Judge." 34