Motion Picture News (Sept-Oct 1918)

»' e /> t e m b c r > i , i p / heme, entitled " Lento Allegro," " Adagietto," " Scherzetto " , ind " Vivo Finale." Each number insidiously portrays the >riginal theme, but in the tempo of its title. (Belwin, Inc., 701 'th Avenue, New York.) I C — " Babillage," by G. del Castillo; a charming and fascinat^ I -'ing Babillage, that winsomely interprets the chattering of :he eternal feminine. Arranged for orchestras by Irenee it Berge. (S. M. Berg. Columbia Theatre Building, New York.) (Equipment Service) 1907 Mutual Settings Bring Praise MUTUAL FILM CORPORATION this week announced that it has received many complimentary letters of appreciation on the musical settings made for its productions which are printed on each press-sheet issued. These settings are compiled by Joseph O'SulIivan, Director of Music Service for Mutual, who has incorporated several interesting and helpful suggestions in his cue-sheets. Max Adamsky, musical director of the Gold theatre, Chicago, which ran " Love's Law," the first Gail Kane Production released by Mutual, for two nights, is said to be enthusiastic in his praise of Mutual's musical settings. Mr. Adamsky has made music a feature at the Gold. He was soloist of the Chicago Grand Opera Co. for several seasons, and has played with the foremost symphony orchestras. In a letter to Mutual, Mr. Adamsky says: "I wish to say that it gave me great pleasure to synchronize the music cues compiled by you for ' Love's Law ' which was shown at the Gold for two nights. The music was of a classic nature, well selected, and fitted the picture perfectly. " Kindly send me, as soon as possible, cue-sheets on ' A Hoosier Romance ' and ' His Birthright,' which are booked at the Gold. Also, send me orchestration of ' Nipponese,' the theme which you wrote for ' His Birthright.' " The musical setting made for " His Birthright," the first Haworth Production starring the great Japanese actor, Sessue Hayakawa, contains a theme written by Mr. O'SulIivan titled " Nipponese," which is printed on an insert sent out with each pressbook of " His Birthright." This theme is distinctly Japanese in character, being based on fragments of old Japanese themes, an Old Samurai Prayer and a Love-Lay supposed to have been indited by a Mikado of the seventh century furnishing material for this theme. It should prove a splendid aid in interpreting the character of action in His Birthright." Dedicates Music to Petrova SACHA VOTICHENKO, the Russian musician, who is said to be the only exponent of the tympanon, has dedicated his new Russian and Polish folk-lore music to Olga Petrova. These selections are being arranged for full orchestra as well as for the tympanon, and will probably be played between the acts when Madame Petrova returns to the speaking stage in October in a new four-act play written by herself and W. E. Roberts. Music is one of the most important items of success when applied to the motion picture theatre. The Music Editor of these columns will answer all inquiries pertaining to music in connection with pictures. A list of the most recent C ue Sheets K ill be found On the Next Page LATEST MUSIC CUES When crooks by Pryor (2 by Borch (2 " BY HOOK OR CROOK " Specially Selected and Compiled by M. Winkler The timing is based on a speed limit of 14 minutes per reel (1,000 feet). Theme: "Capricious Annette" (Characteristic Moderato Caprice), by Borch 1 — "Savannah" (Characteristic One-Step), by Rosey (3 minutes), at screening (water effects). 2 — " Impish Elves " (Winsome Intermezzo), by Borch (3 minutes and 15 seconds), until — T: "Frederic Pritchard, Sr." (telephonebell). 3 — " Capricious Annette " (Characteristic Moderato Caprice) (Theme), by Borch (3 minutes), until — T: "Gloria Nevins, a regular girl " (telephone-bell). 4 — " Valse Divine" (Valse Grazioso), by Rosey (2 minutes and 30 seconds), until — T: "I have hesitated some time." 5— " Babillage " (Allegretto Intermezzo), by Castillo (3 minutes), until — T: "That afternoon" (automobile and motorcycle). 6 — Theme (2 minutes and IS seconds), until — S: When Gloria sees Frederic. 7 — Orchestra tacet (I minute), until — S: When Frederic enters father's office (whistling effects). 8 — "May Dreams" (Moderato Romance), by Borch (4 minutes), until — S : When stenographer leaves office. 9 — " A La Mode " (Lively One-Step), by Rosey (4 minutes), until — S : When Frederic returns home. 10 — "Love Song" (4/4 Moderato), by Puerner (2 minutes and 45 seconds), until — T: "Once, when a pal o' mine." 11 — Theme (2 minutes and 45 seconds), until — S : When Frederic rings bell (electric door-bell). 12 — "Sweet Ponderings " (Andante Moderato), by Langey (1 minute and 30 seconds), until — T: " 'Tis now the very witching." 13 — " Gruesome Misterioso," by Borch (2 minutes and 30 seconds), until — T: " It's a — it's er — lightless." 14 — " Vivo Finale," by Berge (1 minute and 30 seconds), until — S : When cop sees Frederic. 15 — " Furioso," by Kiefert (2 minutes), until — S: seize Smithson. 16 — "In Lover's Lane" (Moderato Intermezzo), minutes), until — T: "These gentlemen cracked my." 17 — "Slimy Viper" (Mysterious Tone Picture), minutes), until — T: "We'll put these trinkets" (dog barking). 18 — " Agitato No. 37," by Andino (1 minute and 45 seconds), until — S : When Gloria wakes up. 19 — "Rondo" (Excerpts Beethoven Sonata Pathetique), by Berge (2 minutes and 45 seconds), until S: When Gloria gets gun (shot) 20 — Theme (2 minutes), until — T: "That old crook uncle." 21 — "Serenade D'Amour " (Characteristic Intermezzo), by Blon (5 minutes), until — T: "That plant should bring." 22 — "Golden Youth" (Valse Moderato), by Rosey (4 minutes), until — S: When Frederic enters Arnold's office. 23 — "Hurry" (1/2 Reel Hurry), by Levy (5 minutes), until — S: When Arnold locks door (auto and wave effects). 24 — "Perpetual Motion" (Allegro Agitato), by Borch (1 minute and 30 seconds), until — T: "I have here the lease of." 25 — " Heloise " (Bright Intermezzo), by Langey (2 minutes and 30 seconds), until — T: "This is the latest proxy." 26 — Theme (2 minutes), until — T: "What plant?" — until END. "A SOLDIER'S OATH" (William Fox Production) 1. At screening, Allegretto. 2. Do you rmember? Andante 2/4. 3. Then WAR — like a voice, La Marseillaise segue into a Military March. 5. Death appears, Mysterioso Allegro. 6. At field headquarters, Military Allegro. 7. Close upon his heels, Mysterioso Agitato. Reel 2 8. I swear to fulfill my promise, Organ Andante. 9. Pierre enters home, Andante 2/4. 10 Burglar enters home, Allegro Agitato (subdued pp). 11. Wife surprised by burglar, Agitato (gruesome). 12 At death, Asa's death. 13. My mamma won't speak to me, Andante doloresa. 14. Letter insert, Marseillaise. Reel 3 15. Duval, last night, Andante Dram. 16. My litle girl — when, Andante Dram. 17. At the home of the duke, Andante 2/4. 18. The court marshal, Dram. Allegro. 19. Then the wonderful comes, Valse (slow) and sad. 20. Ten years pass, Allegretto 3/4. Reel 4 21. At fire in prison, Furioso. 22. Justice can reward, Andante 2/4. 23. The night of Pierre's return, Valse. 24. A refuge and a livelihood, Allegretto grazioso. Reel 5 25. Shattered hopes, Andante (Recerie Vieuxtemps). 26. They are making me marry. Andante (Recerie Vieuxtemps). ... 27. I took her to the duchess, Andante (Recerie Vieuxtemps). 28. You call yourself, Agitato. 29. He is my father, Andante 2/4 FINIS