Motion Picture News (Jul-Oct 1915)

80 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Vol. 12. No. 6. PRESENTING THE MEDAL TO E. J. McMANUS (Hearat-Selig) AT THE EXPOSITION KATHLYN WILLIAMS ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED IN HAWAII ISLANDS "The Kathlyn Williams Association," recently formed by the soldier boys of Schofield Barracks, Oahu, H. T., in honor of their favorite motion picture actress, has grown in membership to 849. The clubhouse occupied by "The Kathlyn Williams Association" was built entirely by Uncle Sam"s soldiers. In the clubhouse proper only pictures of the Selig star actress are permitted, according to official statement. Miss Williams, recognizing the honor that has been accorded her, recently forwarded a number of autographed photographs to Schofield Barracks. A letter has been received stating that these photographs have been framed and now the "boys in blue" are requesting Miss Williams to write them a short letter which will also be framed and hung in the clubrooms of "The Kathlyn Williams Association." Charming Kathlyn Williams, it is expected, will graciously accede to this latest request. The picture herewith presented shows the president and vice-president of "The Kathlyn Williams Association" together with the honorary members. WIZARD MAGIC CHANGES OLD HALL INTO NEW STUDIO The Wizard Film Corporation began work this week at its new studios, Fiftysecond street and Eighth avenue, New York City. The company has leased a large assembly hall, which has been renovated into a perfectly equipped studio. The floor space is large enough to hold eight sets at once, and a large covered tank has been built into the floor. The walls are forty-five feet high, with a gallery running around them. This will make it possible to have the dressing rooms above the floor giving more space for work. The two Wizard companies of comedians, one which features "Bobbie" Burns and "Walt" Stull in the "Pokes and Jabbs" series, and the one directed by Jerold Hevener, featuring well-known comedy stars, are working at the new studio, and also in the country around Yonkers, leaving the Speedway Inn an Dyckman street, where they Lave headquarters, on the mornings when they take exteriors. Burns and Stull, "Pokes and Jabbs," will start a second pretty bathing girl picture in the near future. "Mashers and Splashers." Their first comedy, featuring diving girls, was a great success, and has been showing at the Palace theatre. NIELSEN SOON READY TO MAKE "OLD GLORY" ANNOUNCEMENT Important developments in the releasing of "Old Glory," the five-reel patriotic picture of F. 0. Nielson, 611 Schiller Building, Chicago, are soon to be disclosed by the company controlling the subject. F. O. Nielsen's announcement will be of interest to all exhibitors on the lookout for a picture appealing at this time to the patriotic sympathies of the public. The company -has prepared striking and handsome four-color posters, three and six sheets, distinctive heralds, and attractive photographs for lobby display. WORLD FILM MAKES "THE CODE OF THE MOUNTAINS" World Film Corporation will shortly present Mollie King in a photoplay entitled, "The Code of the Mountains." This is a story of Kentucky life by Charles Neville Buck, the well known dramatist of those parts whose books and plays have won him a considerable reputation. The photoplay will be directed by J. PI. Thornby, an experienced motion picture producer, who in his selection of locations in Kentucky, will be personally assisted by the author, Charles Neville Buck. TRADE SHOWING OF "WOMAN NEXT DOOR" ON AUGUST 17 Following his usual custom of giving exhibitors a chance to witness initial reviews of his productions George Kleine will project his latest feature "The Woman Next Door" with Irene Fenwick, at the Candler theatre, Tuesday morning, August 17. The performance will commence at 10:30 sharp. Exhibitors and their friends are invited. "The Woman Next Door" is scheduled for release through the Kleine-Edison Feature Film Service September 1. WELL-KNOWN BOOKS AND PLAYS IN 3-REEL LENGTH FOR BIOGRAPH As a basis for the stories of their reel productions, released in the regular service every other Wednesday, the Biograph Company is pinning its faith to adaptations of famous books and plays. There are two reasons for this plan. The first is the abundance of photoplay material to be found in the best works of famous authors and stage successes; the second reason is to offer the exhibitors an opportunity to profit by all the previous advertising of the books and plays. Contrary to the general practice of extending such adaptations to five reels, these producers are cutting the productions to three reels for continuity of action. Two three-reel Biographs released to date are "Under Two Flags." Ouida's celebrated novel; and "Jane Eyre," the greatest story of Charlotte Bronte. "East Lynne," an adaptation of the stage success, will be released on August 18. "Dora," Lord Tennyson's immortal poem as dramatized by Charles Reade, follows on September first. "The Soul of Pierre," by Georges Ohnet is in preparation. TERRISS PRODUCING FOR PLAYHOUSE; CAREFUL OF DETAIL Tom Terriss, as a producer of moving picture plays in which he plays the principal roles, bids fair to equal his great success on the speaking stage as a portrayer of roles from Dickens' novels. For the Shuberts he produced Dickens' "Chimes ' and "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." The latter play has been prononced as of equal rank with Dante's "Inferno" and "Quo Vadis' in its comprehensiveness and accuracy of detail and in its delicacy of interpretation. Mr. Terriss is now producing and appearing in photoplays in his own company. The Terriss Film Corporation, with studios at Yonkers, N. Y. The plays are released through the exchange offices known as The Picture Playhouse Film Corporation. BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SELIG POLYSCOPE PI ANT IN CHICAGO