Motion Picture News (Jul-Aug 1916)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture News
Date:
Jul-Aug 1916
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News
Volume:
Motion Picture News (Jul-Aug 1916)
Leaf #:
000353
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
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:
July 25, 2024
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July 22, 1916 MOTION PICTURE NEWS MASTERPIECE! The Standard Dictionary defines the word " masterpiece " as a work showing the hand of a master; a superior production; capital performance; masterwork. William N. Selig now personally passes judgment on every film comedy and drama released under Diamond S trademark. No release is now booked that does not carry Mr. Seng's personal and final approval. " The Conflict," released July 24, is a Selig Diamond Special with Fritzi Brunette, Jack Pickford and Vivian Reed. This production deserves the title of masterpiece ! " Local Color " is fourth of the Tom Mix Western comedies that are proving so popular with the public. Over a year ago, Mr. Selig expressed his determination to present his best stars and best stories in regular service of General Film Co. As usual, he blazed the trail — was first in the expression of a sound policy and first to carry it out As a consequence, Selig business has trebled within the past six months! THE SELIG-TRIBUNE The World's Greatest News Film NUFF' SAID! Selig Polyscope Company Chicago, III. Better to read fifty advertisements than to miss the one YOU need.