Exhibitors Herald (Apr-Jun 1921)

June 25, 1921 EXHIBITORS HERALD 39 Neilan Completes Plans for Public Rights League Picture Topics of the Day Cooperates in Use of Slide Editorial "Topics of the Day," widely circulated short feature reel of excerpts selected from the press of the world, cooperates with the PUBLIC RIGHTS LEAGUE in program No. 112, for publication on June 19. Appearing in this issue of the film is the following editorial brief written for slide No. 1: The constitution of the United States guarantees the freedom of the press. The motion picture is a development of the press, publishing stories in pictures instead of type, and is entitled to the same freedom enjoyed by the press. "Topics of the Day" is produced by Timely Films, Inc., and is distributed through Pathe Exchange, Inc. At present it is circulating in more than 3,000 theatres. Circulating among such a vast number of both large and small houses, "Topics of the Day" is read weekly by millions of people from every walk of life. That means that issue No. 112, in which appears the PUBLIC RIGHTS LEAGUE editorial, will be read by millions. In using this slide copy, Timely Films is furthering the PUBLIC RIGHTS LEAGUE campaign, launched to save the neople of the country from being crushed by the big stick of the reformer. Since becoming apparent that the radical reformers are determined to fill the statute books with intolerant and destructive laws, Timely Films has devoted many feet of film to propaganda against such interference with the inalienable rights of the people. Issue No. 112 should serve in influencing thousands of people to rebel against the reformer. osoGoocccoooooocoeoooeeosooo Propaganda Film to Be Put in Production Soon No Date of Publication Will Be Set Until Subject Is Finished for Distribution Marshall Neilan, one of America's foremost producers, has virtually completed production plans for the propaganda picture which he has volunteered to make for the PUBLIC RIGHTS LEAGUE. Dispatches from the West Coast, where the picture will be produced, state that a cast of prominent players has been chosen, with a possibility of actual production getting under way within a few days. No date for publication will be set until the final stages of production have been reached. Effort will be made, however, to have this short subject available as soon as possible so that the exhibitors may intensify the campaign of education they are conducting. Simultaneously with the announcement of the date of publication the LEAGUE'S plan of distribution will be outlined to the exhibitors. Whatever scheme of distribution is devised, the members of the LEAGUE will receive the picture without charge. The Neilan propaganda film will be within reach of every theatre man in the country, for every exhibitor may become a member of the PUBLIC RIGHTS LEAGUE by returning a signed pledge card to "Exhibitors Herald." The subject matter to be treated, coupled with Mr. Neilan's expert direction, will make a picture which will be a valuable asset to any program. It will present in pictorial form the arguments propounded by the PUBLIC RIGHTS LEAGUE. It will convey to theatre patrons a message of freedom. It will enlighten those who have been influenced by the misstatements of the reformer. In addition, the picture will entertain. The effectiveness of screen propaganda is unquestioned. It aided the government during the war. Millions have been raised for relief work. Elections have been won. Its possibilities are limitless. Publication of the announcement last week that Mr. Neilan had volunteered to cooperate in this great cause brought many new members into the LEAGUE. With the picture being exhibited in practically every state in the union, it should create a universal sentiment against the reform element which is seeking to destroy every vestige of individual liberty.