Motion Picture Classic (Jan-Aug 1919)

What Is Nerve Force? Behind the Screen 'harlie Chaplin and Mildred Harris were rried in Los Angeles, Cal., on October '23d. dary Pickford has signed an agreement h the First National Exhibitors’ Circuit, ereby she will receive remuneration exding the $1,000,000 credited to Charlie aplin. She will be her own manager and xlucer, choosing her plays and players. The itract was signed during Miss Pickford’s it to New York early in November. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne le started a series of productions in which f. Bushman and Albert E. Smith, of Vitaiph, are co-partners. ylarjorie Rambeau is returning to the screen, der the direction of Joseph L. Hegeman and arles M. Rosenthal. The productions will directed by Harry Revier. Harold Edel, managing director of the New rk Strand Theater, died on November 2d, /ictim of influenza. The Robertson-Cole Company has made a ;cial arrangement with the National Film rporation of America by which it handles : National’s series of Billie Rhodes and :nry B. Walthall pictures, as well as looking er all other National interests. The NaInal has just signed Walthall for a year and ;!1 produce four or five big pictures with n as star. Walthall has just returned to ; coast. Charlie Chaplin is already at work on his xt comedy, the successor to “Shoulder ms.” It is reported that it will be a rural •ce, far removed from battles and the liser. _ Carter de Haven is assisting Chaplin the direction. ■Mae Marsh is now at work for Goldwyn on ; coast, utilizing part of the Triangle stu)s. Mrs. Marsh, Mae’s mother, recently flered a stroke of paralysis. Mae’s sister, |.ldred, and her sister-in-law, Maude, made i cross-country trip with the star. Mamma arsh having preceded them. Priscilla Dean has announced her engage;nt to Eddie Rickenbacker, the noted Ameria ace and former auto driver. Louise Glaum, formerly of Paralta, is back the Ince fold again. J. G. Hawks, the scenario writer, is head of ; Goldwyn coast script staff. Jackie Saunders is planning to organize a rporation of her own. Alma Rubens has secured her release from r Triangle contract. William Desmond, after playing opposite orence Reed in a single United production, s gone back West to make a series of picres for Jesse D. Hampton, to be released ru the Robertson-Cole Company. “Sunshine ary” Anderson is to play opposite Dimpled esmond. Louise Vale, wife of Travers Vale, the 'orld Film director, fell a victim to influenza lile visiting her mother in Madison, Wis., October 28th. Mrs. Vale was well known i the screen. David Powell has signed a year’s contract ith Goldwyn to play leads. He is now at Drk in the Goldwyn coast studios. William Duncan, Vitagraph serial director, is been visiting his parents at Steinway, 1. This was his first Eastern trip in five ars. {Continued on page 8) (Five) Nerve Force is an energy created by the nervous system. What it is, we do not • know, just as we do not know what electricity is. We know this of Nerve Force: It is the dominant power of our existence. It governs our whole life. It Is Life; for, if we knew what nerve force is, we would know the secret of life. Nerve force is the basic force of the body and mind. The power of every muscle, every organ; in fact, every cell is governed and receives its initial impulse through the nerves. Our vitality, strength and endurance are directly governed by the degree of our nerve force. If an elephant had the same degree of nerve force as a flea, or an ant, he could jump over mountains and push down skyscrapers. If an ordinary man had the same degree of nerve force as a cat, he could break all athletic records without half trying. This is an example of Muscular Nerve Force. Mental Nerve Force is indicated by force of character, personal magnetism, moral courage and mental power. Organic Nerve Force means health and long life. It is a well balanced combination of Physical, Mental and Organic Nerve Force that has made Theodore Roosevelt, General Pershing and Charles Schwab and other great men what they are. 95% of mankind are led by the other 5%. It is Nerve Force that does the leading. In our nerves, therefore, lies our greatest strength; and there, also, our greatest weakness— for when our nerve force becomes de-» pleted, through worr}^ disease, overwork, abuse, every muscle loses its strength and endurance; every organ becomes partly paralyzed, and the mind becomes befogged. How often do we hear of people running from doctor to doctor, seeking relief from a mysterious “something-the-matter” with them, though repeated examinations fail to indicate that any particular organ is weak or diseased. It is “nerves” or “you are run down,” the doctor tells the victim. Then a “tonic” is prescribed, which temporarily gives the nerves a swift kick, and speeds them up, just as a fagged-out horse may be made to speed up by towing him behind an automobile. Unfortunately, most people will not believe that their nerves are depleted and weak. So long as their hands and knees do not tremble, they cling to the belief that their nerves are strong and sound, which is a dangerous assumption. • The .symptoms of nerve exhaustion vary according to individual characteristics, but the development is usually as follows; First Stage: Lack of energy and endurance; that “tired feeling ” especially in the back and knees. Second Stage: Nervousness; sleeplessness; irritability; decline in sex force; loss of hair; nervous indigestion; sour stomach; gas in bowels; constipation; irregular heart; poor memory; lack of mental endurance; dizziness; headaches; backache; neuritis; rheumatism, and other pains. Third Stage: Serious mental disturbances; fear; undue worry; melancholia; dangerous organic disturbances; suicidal tendencies, and in extreme cases, insanity. It is evident that nerve depletion leads to a long train of evils that torture the mind and body. It is no wonder neurasthenics (nerve bankrupts) become melancholic and do not care to live. The noted British authority on the nerves, Alfred T. Schofield, says: “It is my belief that the greatest single factor in the maintenance of health is that the nerves should be in order.” If only a few of the symptoms mentioned apply to you, especially those indicating mental instability, you may be sure your nerves are at fault — that you have exhausted your Nerve Force. Nerve force is the most precious gift of Nature. It means everything — your happiness, your health, your success in life. You should know all there is to learn about your nerves; how to relax, calm and soothe your nerves, so that after a severe nerve strain you can rebuild your lost Nerve Force, and keep yourself physically and mentally fit. Paul von Boeckmann, the noted Nerve Culturist, who for 25 years has been the leading authority in America on Breathing, Nerve Culture and iPsycho-physics, has written a remarkable book (64 pages) on the Nerves, which teaches how to soothe, calm and care for the Nerves. The cost of the book is only 25 cents (coin or stamps). The author’s address is Studio 73 — World’s Tower Bldg., 110 West 40th St., New York. You should order the book today. . It will be a revelation to you and will teach you important facts that will give you greater Physical, Mental and Organic Nerve Force. If you do not agree that this book teaches you the most important lesson on Health and Mental Efficiency you have ever read, your money will be refunded by return mail, plus your outlay of postage. The author of Nerve Force has advertised his various books on Health and Nerve Culture in the standard magazines of America during the last twenty years, which is ample evidence of bis responsibility and integrity. The following are extracts from letters written by grateful people who have read the book : “I have gained 12 pounds since reading your book, and I feel so energetic. I had about given up hope of ever finding the cause of my low weight.” “Your book did more for me for indigestion than two courses in dieting.” “My heart is now regular again and my nerves are fine. I thought I had heart trouble, but it was simply a case of abused nerves. I have re-read your book at least ten times.” “The advice given in your book on relaxation and calming my nerves has cleared my brain. Before I was half dizzy all the time.” A physician says: “Your book shows you have a scientific and profound knowledge of the nerves and nervous people. I am recommending your book to my patients.” A prominent lawyer in Ansonia, Conn., says: “Your book saved me from a nervous collapse such as I had three years ago. 1 now sleep soundly and am gaining weight. I can again do a real day’s work.”