Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1917 - Jun 1918)

X H B R H R D Defeating Enemy Aims ■JpiIK conviction of Robert Goldstein for violation of the espionage act by a federal jury in Los Angeles in connection with his picture, "The Spirit of '76-," is at once a warning to those who might be tempted by German propaganda money and an assurance that in no particular will the great power of the screen be prostituted to purposes foreign to the best interest of the government. This picture first met opposition in Chicago at the hands of Maj. Funkhouser, and subsequently when an effort was made to exhibit it in Los Angeles the federal authorities took a hand in the matter and an indictment soon followed. Those who are abreast of the times in the film trade are well aware of the fact that the German agents in the United States are not unmindful of the opportunities to be had through the screen for the advancement of their cause. These agents have fixed their eyes upon that future day when peace will be restored and when it will again be the object of Germany to make a place for her commercial products in the American market. It has been variously reported that with this end in view several motion picture productions have been undertaken which with slight alterations could be launched almost coincident with the conclusion of the war, thereby preparing the public for a new reception of "Made in Germany" goods. What shall be the attitude of the American citizen toward German products following the war is a matter for the government to decide, but it is to be hoped that information which any individual in the trade may possess regarding motion picture productions of this nature will be speedily transmitted to I lie federal authorities. Casual Comment itimnmimirnnuii n mmratuimii inn im timitiim iimniiimm 'mm n mm mmmiimimmiir; A player who is financially responsible, Charles Chaplin, apparently is to be used by George K. Spoor of Essanay to demonstrate whether or "not an actor's contract is something more than a scrap of paper. Martin J. Quigley SUMMARY OF CURRENT ISSUE NEWS OF THE WEEK Robert Goldstein Found Guilty of Violating Espionage Act 15 Chicago Chosen by A. E. A. Board for Annual Meet 15 United Theatres Sues M. P. World for $250,000, Alleging Libel 16 Box Office Angle of a Star's Indiscretion 17 Existence of News Weekly Periled by Decision of Kansas Supreme Court 18 Vitagraph Sues L. B. Mayer et al. in Stewart Case 19 First National Circuit Holds Annual Session and Elects Officers 19 Goldwyn Pictures to Be Distributed by Oswald Stcrll in Great Britain 20 Sixty-Seven Papers Print "Eagle's Eye" as Serial Story 22 Fifteen Cent Coin Terry Ramsaye's Idea 22 REVIEWS "Hearts or Diamonds?" Russell-Mutual D, five parts, with William Russell 23 "The Face in the Dark," Goldwyn D, six parts, with Mae Marsh 23 "With Hoops of Steel," Paralta D, five parts, with Henry B. Walthall 23 "The Law of the Great Northwest," Triangle D, five parts, with Margery Wilson 23 "Mr. Fix-It," Artcraft C, five parts, with Douglas Fairbanks. . . 24 "A Dog's Life," First National C, two parts, with Charles Chaplin 24 "The Purple Lily," World D, five parts, with Kitty Gordon 24 "The Danger Within," Bluebird D, .five parts, with Zoe Rae.... 25 "Who Killed Walton?" Triangle D, five parts, with J. Barney Sherry 25 "Nine-Tenths of the Law," Northwoods Producing Co. D, six parts with Mitchejl Lewis , 25 "The Soul of Buddha," Fox D, five parts, with Theda Bara 26 "The Revelation," Metro D, seven parts, with Nazimova 26 "The Blindness of Divorce," Fox D, seven parts, with Charles Clary 26 "Rich Man, Poor Man," Paramount C-D, five parts, with Marguerite Clark 26 "Over the Top," Vitagraph D, nine parts, with Arthur Guy Empey 26 "At the Mercy of Men," Select D, five parts, with Alice Brady 27 "A Rich Man's Darling," Bluebird C-D, five parts, with Louise Lovely 27 "Treasure of the Sea," Metro D, five parts, with Edith Storey.. 27 "Western Blood," Fox C-D, five parts, with Tom Mix 27 "Her Mistake," Steger D, six parts, with Evelyn Nesbit 28 "Dolly Does Her Bit," Pathe C-D, five parts, with Marie Osborne S8 "A Mother's Secret," Bluebird D, five parts, with Ella Hall 28 DEPARTMENTS Over the Top The Periscope Official Cut-Outs by Chicago Censors This Week at Downtown Chicago Theatres. Canadian Film News .33 Synopses of Current Publications 35 The American Exhibitor 37 Chicago Trade Events 39-40 The Open Market 41-42 Calendar of Program Publications 43-44 (1 MARTIN J. QUIGLEY . Editor NEW YORK OFFICE (■] 1480 Broadway Tel.. Bryant 51 James Beecroft. Manager Published Weekly by EXHIBITORS HERALD CO. at 417 South Dearborn Street. Chicago Tel.. Harrison 9248-9249 ■ =«i^j^28 ■ 1 ■ -= Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Subscription Price $1.00 Yearly All editorial copy and correspondence, and advertising copy should be addressed to the Chicago Office. Forms close at 6 p. m. on Monday of each w« 14