Motion Picture News (Jul-Oct 1914)

Page scan 000103 from Motion Picture News

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture News
Date:
Jul-Oct 1914
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News
Volume:
Motion Picture News (Jul-Oct 1914)
Leaf #:
000103
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
September 19, 2024
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THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS lOI The Spectacular Six-Part Photo-Drama ATLANTIS Adapted from Gerhart Hauptmann's World-Renowned Novel OPINIONS OF THE CRITICS "The thrilling scene is the wreck of the Roland and the panic among the passengers, as the doomed ship sinks. This is a strong bit of realism and is convincing to a degree that haunts the mind." — Molding Picture World. " * * * undoubtedly is a masterpiece. There are a number of 'punches' but the sinking of the ship stands predominant over all else." — Motion Picture News. " * * * the handling of the entire production has been admirably attended to on a large scale." — The Billboard. "The production is beyond criticism, the sinking of the great ocean vessel being sufficient to establish its worth. But there are other scenes which earn admiration." — Motography. .< ♦ « ♦ 'Atlantis' may be called an unqualified success." — New York Telegraph. « ♦ » ♦ YoT downright realism this film beats anything ever shown." — Pittsburgh Dispatch. " * * * the wreck and sinking of the vessel were given with marvelous realism. A most remarkable performance." — Montreal Gazette. . "Wonderful spectacular production. Many artistically beautiful scenes. Fine Photography. ' — National Board of Censorship. Some Valuable Territory Still Available. State-Right Buyers Should Wire at Once Sensational One, Three, Six and Nine-Sheet Posters EXHIBITORS Wishing to Book This ITnusual Attraction May Ascertain Who Controls the Feature in Their Territory by Writing Us. GREAT NORTHERN FILM COMPANY, 110 W. 40th St., New York INSIST ON GETTING CRYSTAL COMEDIES —FEATURING — VIVIAN PRESCOTT FROM YOUR EXCHANGE. =UNIVERSAL PROGRAM= EXHIBITORS, GET ON OUR MAILING LIST FOR FREE ADVERTISING MATTER THAT BRINGS BUSINESS. CRYSTAL FILM COMPANY 428 Claremont Parkway NEW YORK In writing to advertisers please mention "THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS"