The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (Nov-Dec 1922)

December 2, 1922. A REMARKABLE JUNGLE. FILM. Swedish Biograph’s Great African Expedition Film Sold to Pathe. HREE years ago the Swedish Biograph Co. sent Mr. Oscar Olsson to Africa for the express purpose of making a film record of the animal life of the Dark Continent, and to secure pictures of the natives of the far interior. After a long series of adventures, many of them experienced at the risk of his life, Mr. Olsson returned to civilisation, bringing with him a film which for thrilling situations, wonderful natural scenic effects, attention —gripping interest, and general technical excellence, we believe has never been equalled. From first to last the film presents a magnificent panorama of life as it is lived in those remote regions. Mr. Olsson was not content to secure his pictures from safe vantage points, but actually ventured into the jungle to meet its denizens face to face. The result is a series of animal and bir close ups ” which will command widespread admiration. No less fascinating is the pictorial record of the life of the uncivilised communities in which Mr. Olsson from time to time found himself. The film shows the habits and customs of many little-known tribes, among ‘them the ‘stalwart Masai, with their vast herds of cattle, the Kikuyu people,-who do not bury their dead, but leave them to be ‘‘ cleaned up’’ by hyenas, the Kavirondo folk, who are as primitive in many ways as they were centuries ago, the various Congo tribes, whose villages are scattercd over immense distances in the interior, the Pygmies of the great equatarial forest, many of whom had never before seen a white man, and the Shilluks, with their passion for making so-called music out of the weirdest instruments imaginable. Among the numerous animals and birds that are seen in the film it is sufficient to mention lions, leopards, water-buck, wart hog, zebras, crocodiles, hippopotami, golden eagles, vultures, storks, elephants, rhinoceros, and many kinds of aitelope. No more complete record of the animal life of Central Africa has ever been obtained by a film operator. Only the indomitable pluck and perseverance of Mr, Olsson and his hunter companions could have made such a fine film possible. Five thousand miles on foot through the African wilds is an achievement on which the members of this highly successful expedition are to be congratulated. The-film will be released by Pathé under the title, ‘* The Cradle of the World.” 4 gorillas, It has been decided to hold the Kinema Club Carnival on February 5 at the Hotel Cecil. Merrie Mac and her Ladies’ Orchestraof five OPEN FOR SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS AT CINEMAS REFINED +: PLEASING +: ‘DIFFERENT Extensive Up-to-Date Repertoire, Syncopated & Novel Jazz Effects Introducing Saxophone, Mandolyre, Concertina, Flute, Piccolo, ’Cello, Piano and Trap Drums WRITE FOR VACANT DATES TO :—° 435, Chester Road, Manchester Digitized by Go ( gle THE FILM RENTER & MOVING PICTURE NEWS. 75 THE EASTMAN FILM CEMENT. WING to the experience gained by the Eastman Co, from frequent examinations of film stock in the hands of the renters, they came to the conclusion that the majority of the breaks which gccur in projection at the joints were traceable to the film cement, The Eastman Research Laboratory, ,therefore, proceeded to make further tests of all available film cements, in order that they might produce, if possible, one. which would more satisfactorily cement the: film. As a result, the new Eastman Film Cement ‘came into: being, and, after a thorough test in America, is now being placed upon the market here. It is made from tested chemicals, which ensures uniformity at all times, lack of which, by the way, has been one of the drawbacks in film cements of the past. For the theatre operator it is put up, in a neat bottle holding 1} oz., complete with brush and holder, which is shaped so that when placed on the work’ bench or table the brush does not come in contact with the surface, thus ensuring that it will be kept clean. For rental houses and film printers it is sent out in strong, metal containers holding either one pint or one gallon, the container being fitted with a screw stopper, which eliminates trouble from broken corks, and it has a lip to facilitate easy pouring -into. workroom receptacles. To those who wish to try the cement before placing large orders, sample bottles are sent out for 1s. 9d. post free. A “SQUIBS'’’ STUNT. R. E. H. LUNDY, manager of the Finsbury Park Cinema, hit upon a happy idea for exploiting the screening of ‘‘ Squibs Wins the Calcutta Sweep ”’ at this theatre during the week. Noticing that one of his lady patrons bore a resemblance to Miss Betty Balfour, who stars in the picture, Mr. Lundy procured costume and hat, exactly like those worn by the star in the film, and engaged her to stand for a week in the vestibule, with flower basket complete, and hand out to the thousands of patrons leaflets announcing the coming, and subsequently. the showing, of ‘' Squibs Wins the Caleutta*Sweep.” The youny lady attracted great attention and succeeded in disposing of many thousand announcements. THE SEARCH FOR GUY FAWKES. This picture of Becfeaters arriving at the House of Lords last week to make their tour of inspection before the opening of Parliament is interesting in view of the preparations Stoll’s are making for filming ‘Guy Fawkes.”’ Original from NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY