Motion Picture News (Jan-Mar 1917)

February 24, 1917 ACCESSORY NEWS SECTION 1279 the " Artcraft Picture Corp." This score, the exhibitor remarked, is an impossible thing, and I'd rather have a Cue Sheet. I personally compiled such a Cue Sheet for this picture, which was also used by this exhibitor. As this picture is an exceptionally good production — and is still booking big, I will — for those who expect to play it — reproduce my Cue Sheet in these columns, and would greatly appreciate to hear from Miss Jay (and those who will play it) what she thinks about it. "LESS THAN THE DUST" Antony's Love Song from the Cleopatra Suite by Oehmler is the Theme. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Drummer should not use any effects such as: Triangles, Bells, Tam Tarns, Castagnetes, unless absolutely necessary, even if marked on his part. 1 — "Star Dreamer," Oriental Serenade by Bendix until — "India." 2 — " In the Sudan," a Dervish Chorus by Sebek to action until — ' Kahda, a waif on the bazars." 3 — " Mystic Shrine," Oriental Intermezzo by Cameron until — The house of a thousand sorrows." „ 4 — " Egyptian Love Dance " by Pryor until — " A derelict from the East. 5 — Continue or repeat to action until — " Ramlam, the sword maker." 6 — Padisha," Persian Intermezzo by Loraine until — " The British Garrison." 7 — " Marche Indienne " by Sellenick until — " I go to the Babu for English lesson." 8 — " Orientale " by Gui until — " Temple Scene." 9 — " Mauresque Caprice " by Boccalari until — " Pig, would you cheat, etc." 11 — Continue or repeat "Regular Tempo" until — "Mrs. Bradshow, a widow, etc." 12 — "Harmony of Love," Romance by Brooks until — " Change of Scene: to Sword Maker's House." 13 — " Nakomis," Intermezzo by Pabst to action until — "Scene: Bunch of Rifles are seen." 14 — "Continue or repeat to action" with ad lib. Tympany Rolls until — " Silence, Rahda." 15 — "Pizzicato No. 14" by Lake until — "Scene: Rahda buying something on a stand." 16— " Organ to action " until — " Scene: In the woods." 17 — "Star of India," Morceau Oriental by Bratton until — "I can't bear these native children, etc." 18 — "Continue pp " until — " Ganesh, the great Dog, etc." 19 — "Organ to action" until — "Change of Scene: to Soldiers." 20 — " Organ improvise ff " until — " In the shadows of the night." 21 — " Creepy Creeps " by Tahior. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Play very slow to retain the Mysterious Character until — " We are but few, etc." 22 — " Continue ff " with ad lib. Tympany Rolls, etc., until — " Scene : Rahda in bed." 23 — " Continue pp " until — " With the coming of another day, etc." 24 — " Cuban Serenade " by Puerner until — " Rahda runs out of the story." 25 — Continue lively until — "Profanation! Profanation! etc." 26 — Any good Hurry start pp and play to action until — " Come, I will take you home." 27 — " Idilio " by Lake until — " Scene : Soldier delivers letter to Capt. Townsend." 28 — " Nyla," Algerian Int. by Smith to action until — "Scene: Soldiers marching." 29 — " Ariele Finale " by Bach pp-ff during scenes soldiers riding until — " Rahda striking the big bell." 30 — Silence. WORK EFFECT: It is very important to produce this effect on a big Gong. Drummer should watch the picture very carefully, as this scene repeats 5 or 6 times. NOTE: After Rahda strikes the Bell begin No. 31 — "Good Hurry" to action until — "Scene: A soldier gets shot." 32 — " Good Furioso " to action (Watch Gong) until — " Why waste bullets, etc." 33 — " Organ to action " until — " Battle Scene." 34 — " Organ ff " until — " A week later." 35 — " L'Adieu " by Fararger until — " Letter." 36 — " Continue to action " until — " It is the sentence of this court, etc." 37 — "Continue ff" until — "Soldiers Marching." 38 — " Continue pp " with Tam Tam according to steps of soldiers until — " Scene: Mary walking home." 39 — " Theme " until — " Rahda trying to find the papers." 40 — " Organ to action " (improvising on Theme) until — " The baby prepares for a trip, etc." 41 — Organ continue lively until — " England." 42 — " Cavatina " by Bohm until — " Rahda's first encounter, etc." 43 — "Raindrop," Int. by Saumell until — "Flashback to Scene: Old man in bed." 44 — " Organ to action " until — " Out of the East." 45 — " Le Secret," Int. by Gautier (repeat if necessary) until — " Her claim is stronger, etc." 46 — " Sweet Jasmine " by Bendix until — " Her first English dinner." 47 — " Continue or repeat to action " until — " That Night." 48 — " Organ to action " until — " Two months later." 49 — "Nature's Adoration" by Brooks until — "Letter: Did you know, etc." 50 — " Theme " until — " After three months of waiting, etc." 51 — " Whispering Flowers " by Blon until — " Capt. Townsend is recalled to India." 52 — Organ improvise on Theme until — " The day of Capt. Townsend's departure." 53 — " How Can I Leave Thee? " The Old Popular song. If not in your library, use any good Farewell Song or " Good Bye " by Tosti " as a cello solo until — " You leave me behind, etc." 54 — " Theme " until ***** END. As to musical cue sheets in general I wish to say that many of them are put up very badly, but many are very good and helpful. As most cue sheets issued by the various film companies are prepared by various men in this business, I think it would not be a bad idea to hear from our readers, which of these cue sheets they found the best, and most practical, of course — such cue sheets are not and cannot be designed to solve every musical requirement of the picture, but in my judgment should help and not mislead the musician. Comments are invited. Music Editor. Musical Review of the Latest Numbers Most Suited for Picture Playing 1 — " Betty," waltz by Paul A. Rubens. On melodies from the successful musical comedy, now running at the Tremont theatre in Boston. Edition, Chappell & Co. 2— " I'm Going Back to CaUfornia," by E. R. Ball. The latest hit by this famous composer published by M. Witmark. 3 — " Among the Roses Reverie," by M. L. Lake. A composition destined to become a nation's favorite. A melody which will thrill, inspire and charm even the coldest audience. A composition appropriate for love themes and scenes (Carl Fischer Edition). A — " One Fleeting Hour," a waltz arrangement of this beautiful song has been published in the last month by the Sam Fox Publishing Company, Cleveland, Ohio. I "THE NEW YORK PEACOCK" | I (Fox Production) | I The picture has two Themes. Love Theme " Fifth Nocturne " | I (6/8 Allegretto) by Leybach. Gambling Theme "A La | I Ballerina " (Valse Lento) by Bendix | i 1 — "Love Theme" until — T: "To-night my father turned me out." | I 2 — "A good mysterioso " until — T: "For one hundred and fifty i 1 long years." 1 I 3 — "Dreaming" (2/4 Andantino) Reverie by Strauss until — T: | 1 " In New York." 1 I 4 — " Au Matin " (9/8 Andantino) by Godard (ad lib. small drums | I during marching scene) until — T: " Have you ever stopped to think, 1 § etc." i i 5 — " Short Battle Hurry" until — T: "No, John Martin, I've list 1 1 ened, etc." i 1 6 — Continue " Au Matin" until — T: "Some more happiness caused 1 1 by the Brown millions." 1 I 7 — "Triumph of Love" (Gavotte) by Hoist until — T: "Back in | i New York." 1 I 8 — " Ein Maerchen Fantasia" (Maestoso) by Bach until — T: | I " Ready for the victim." I 9 — "Gambling Theme" until — T: "Don't stop now and spoil your I evening." 1 10 — "In Beauty's Bower" (Andante) Idyl by Bendix until — T: I " With each recurrent day." I 11 — " Love Theme " until — T: " Get Paddy ready, I'm going to New 1 York." i 12 — "Organ to action" until — T: "My wife." 1 13 — "Continue or repeat Love Theme" ff until — T: "Any word I from Billy? " i 14 — "Love's Passion" (Moderato) by Messina until — T: "The last I stake." 1 15 — "Gambling Theme" until — T: "The Pathetic fight for a hope I less." I 16 — "Love Theme" until — T: "I am Mr. Simons." ! 17 — "Organ to action" until — T: "Love's gamble for happiness." I 18 — "Gambling Theme" until — T: "Our retail department is not I open." i 19 — " Serenade " (2/4 Allegretto) by Drdla until — S: " Telephoning." 1 20 — "Adieu" (Lento) by Karganoff until — T: "Father!" = 21 — "Continue to action" until — T: "Now, boy, let's begin all I over again." I 22 — "Reverie" (4/4 Andante) by Vieuxtemps until — T: "Billy is I home safe." I 23 — " Love Theme " until — ****** END. I " ME AND ME PAL " I Reviewed on page 1089 1 (Red Feather Photoplay) i "Love Song" (Moderato) by Huerter is the Theme I 1 — "Melody by Huerter" (Andante) until — T: "Morning." I 2 — "Night Song" (Moderato) by Stults until — T: "Old Sweet I hearts." I 3 — " Lunita " (Intermezzo) by Loraine until — T: "Memories." I 4 — "Memories" (Andante) by Kuessner until — T: "Cheer up, I Harry." 1 5 — "Theme" until — T: "But despite Kittie's words, etc." i 6 — " Entre Acte Valse " by Hellmesberger until — T : " Before sun i rise." I 7 — "Blissful Dream" (Intermezzo) by Meyer Helmund until — T: 1 " Do you remember me? " I 8 — "True Love" (Morceau) by Tobani until — T: " Hilliard's in I troduction, etc." 1 9 — "Love in April" (9/8 Moderato) by Kriens until — T: "Harry I goes alone on the road." I 10 — "Intermezzo" (2/4 Presto) by Arenski until — T: "The acci 1 dent." 1 11 — "Agitato No. 4" by Becker until — T: "Interior of Room." I 12 — "Triumph of Love" (4/4 Gavotte) by Hoist until — T: " An 1 other day." I 13 — "Theme" until — T: "A week later." I 14 — "Souvenir of the Ball" (Intermezzo) by Boccalari until — T: I " Morning." 1 15 — "Reverie" (4/4 Andante) by Vieuxtemps until — T: "Me and I me pal." I 16 — " Maesm, awr " (Valse Lente) by Curtis until — T: "In a E few days." I 17 — "Theme" until — ****** END.