Motion Picture News (Nov-Dec 1920)

3984 (Equipment Service) Motion Picture News full house, and most of it recruited from among theatre company in the West. Labor trouble, over which I have no control, prompts me to look for another location. " Am a thoroughly competent picture and concert organist with thirteen years' experience in the business, having played all makes and sizes of organs; have a big repertoire of classic, standard and popular music, everything in fact to make the music of a picture theatre a success. Full of pep and progressiveness, always looking for novelties to break the ordinary routine of picture playing. Am adept in arranging prologues. "Your music conference idea is great; an idea that I have had for a long time, and you can rest assured that I will be there if at all possible."— Thomas Bruce, Rex theatre, Aberdeen, Washington. Music Editor : " We have been following with great interest the preliminary announcements for the Motion Picture Musical Convention, and we look forward with great pleasure to participate in this convention, as we know that it will make its impress for much good in the development of motion picture presentation. — Shea Amusement Company, Harold Franklin. Music Editor: " Relative to Motion Picture Musical Conference which will be held in New York in January, while a bit premature, I feel confident that this company will be represented at the meeting. " If your movement entertains the wholehearted effort it deserves, instead of making the exhibitor carry an overloaded orchestra ' camouflaged ' with the idea to educate the ' dear old public,' I know you will earn a vote of thanks from the entire industry, as well as the public themselves who will benefit by the saving, instead of a fruitless waste as at present in vogue. " Thanking you for your invitation, and wishing your department much success." — Maurice F. Barr, Manager, New Orleans theatres. Music Editor: "While I do not consider myself an authority on things musical, and while I do not often take the occasion to air my views, I am going to inflict some of my ideas upon you. " I happened to attend a concert about a week ago given by several operatic stars. The one and only deplorable thing about this concert was the house. I am satisfied that our local director did not make a cent, and, in fact it is very probable that the performance was a loss. It is also a shame that people such as these artists, of nation-wide prominence, should be asked to sing for such a small house. " I think that the motion picture theatres in this country, aside from any selfish object are in a position to educate the people to an understanding of the better things in music. I also believe that it is to the interest of every one who cares for good music to actively assist in improving the music in the motion picture theatres and in elevating them to the highest standard possible. " If the public, who go to picture shows, have their musical taste educated at these places, concerts such as the one I mentioned will have the very people who now would say that they do not care for ' High Brow ' music. Personally, I would not go to a picture show that did not furnish the audience with good music as well as a good picture, and I feel that that is the attitude that is rapidly becoming popular. " I am glad to note what you are doing in this direction and, if at any time I can help you in my small way, command me." — George Steinmetz. Music Editor: " Regarding this work, while I am not active in orchestra or picture work of any kind, I am much interested in an organization of which you speak, and it looks like a big step in the right direction, for by representing music in the right form to the masses, we cannot help but better the profession from every point of view. " I am familiar with your work in New York and have often wished I might be enabled to see some such work put forth in the West. " You might be interested in knowing that we have here in Boise, two splendid (small) orchestras in picture work, and I would suggest that you write to Mr. DeWitt DePue (who is really an artist), leader of the Strand orchestra, Box 1295. I showed him your letter this morning and he was eager to get some information from you. " The other, George Jeffries, director of the Pinney theatre orchestra, who is also a splendid, live leader. " If I can be of any service to you in the future, do not hesitate to call upon me." — Oliver C. Jones, Boise Academy of Music, Boise, Idaho. "A THOUGHTLESS WOMAN" (Pioneer) Specially selected and compiled by M. Winkler The timing is based on a speed limit of 14 minutes per reel (1,000 ft.) Theme: "Love's Enchantment" (Intermezzo D'Amour), Varley 1— Theme (1 minute and 25 seconds), until— S : At Screening. 2— " Babillage " (Entr' Acte), by Castillo (3 minutes and 30 seconds), until— T: " Half way through the great." 3_«< Adagietto " (from Symphonette Suite), by Berge (4 minutes and 5 seconds), until — T: "Basil Boulton, son of." 4— Continue pp (1 minute and 15 seconds), until— T: "You're ruining my social. S "Twilight Fancies" (Moderato), by Fromel (2 minutes and 15 seconds), until — T: "There are those whom." 6 — "Petite Duchess" (Moderato), by Baron (3 minutes and 30 seconds), until — T: "A few weeks after." 7 — Theme (2 minutes and 20 seconds), until — T: "Through the weeks. 8 — "Serenade Romantique " (And con moto), by Borch (3 minutes and 15 seconds), until — T: "Lovers' quarrels always." 9 — "Spring Blossoms" (Novelette), by Castillo (1 minute and 55 seconds), until — T: "The usual Saturday afternoon." 10 — "Kiss A Miss" (Valse Chantee), by Baron (2 minutes), until — T: " Where an expectant group." 11— Theme (3 minutes), until — T: "Basil's eagerness to marry.' 12 — "On Hilo Bay" (Hawaiian guitar waltz), by Levy (3 minutes and 10 seconds), until — T: "A reception at which." 13 — "Moorish Rose" (fox trot), by Baron (2 minutes and 20 seconds), until — T: " In strange waters." 14 — " Hindoo Hop " (oddity fox trot), by Levy (3 minutes and 50 seconds), until — T: "Annie receives a lesson." NOTE ff during dancing scenes only. IS Theme (2 minutes and 5 seconds), until — T: "You'll find out that." 16 — "Dramatic Tension" (for general use), by Levy (4 minutes and 40 seconds), until — T: "Morning." 17 — Theme (1 minute and 50 seconds), until — T: "Let us arrange. 18 Continue to action (20 seconds), until — T: "Can't I drop you off." 19 "Serenade," by Widor (4 minutes and 15 seconds), until — T: "Back where love again." 20 — "Musical Thought" (Andante Dramatic), by Titlebaum (1 minute and 50 seconds), until — T: "Another visitor." 21 "Dramatic Reproach," by Berge (2 minutes and 35 seconds), until — T: 22 — Theme (1 minute and 5 seconds), until — T: "Love's misery." 23 — "Salvation Army Song" (1 minute and 30 seconds), until — T: " Wanting to find." 24 " Dramatic Suspense," by Winkler (4 minutes and 25 seconds), until — T: "Of course we did." 25 — "Dramatic Recitative" (for heavy dramatic situations), by Levy (1 minute and 55 seconds), until — T: "I hate you." 26 — Theme ff (2 minutes and 50 seconds), until — T: "I am his wife." 27 — "Love's Old Sweet Song" (40 seconds), until — T: "Dare we funher' UNTIL THE END " THE SONG OF THE SOUL " (Goldwyn) Specially selected and compiled by M. Winkler The timing is based on a speed limit of 14 minutes per reel (1,000 ft.) Theme: "Roses That Die Bloom Again" (Sentimental Ballad), Levy IMPORTANT NOTE The most appropriate theme for this picture is the composition composed by Briel, entitled " The Climax " (Song of the Soul), published by Chappell & Co. This composition is, however, subject to the tax imposed by the American Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers. I suggest that orchestras not having the license from the above Society, use the number suggested as the theme. 1 — " Lovelette " (Allegretto Grazioso), by Levy (1 minute and 15 seconds), until — S: At Screening. 2 — "Hurry" (for pursuit and races), by Minot (1 minute), until — T: " Come quick, our house is." 3 — Theme (40 seconds), until — T: "The pity of it" 4 — Continue to action (l minute and 30 seconds), until — T: "In after years." 5 — "Twilight Fancies" (Moderato), by Fromel (4 minutes and 40 seconds), until — T: "When the only tie that." 6 — "Twilight Reverie" (Expressivo Andante), by Berge (1 minute and 30 seconds), until — T: "A glade boat doesn't hold." 7 — Theme (1 minute and 50 seconds), until — T: "The following summer brings." 8 — " Dramatic Narrative," by Pement (1 minute and 45 seconds), until — T: "Jinny has grown to worship." 9 — Theme (1 minute and 50 seconds), until — T: "At the cane mill." 10 — " Queen of My Heart " (sentimental ballad), by Baron (2 minutes and 25 seconds), until — T: " In the shadow of death." 11 — "Sinister Theme" (for scenes of impending danger), by Vely (2 minutes and 30 seconds), until — T: " In alligator swamps." 12 — " Bleeding Hearts," by Levy (1 minute and 35 seconds), until — T: " I lost my way, I was." 13 — Continue to action (55 seconds), until — T: "Into the life of the." 14 — Theme (3 minutes and 30 seconds), until — T: "Hope." 15 — "Baby Dreams" (Little Reverie), by Boyanner (1 minute and 30 seconds), until — T: "With the coming of the." 16 — Continue to action (1 minute and 50 seconds), until — T: "But hii conscience." 17 — Theme (1 minute and 20 seconds), until — T: "Jinny insanely jea'ous." 18 — " Dramatic Agitato," by Simon (4 minutes and 5 seconds), until — T: " A lynching party. 19 — "Impish Elves" (allegretto), by Borch (2 minutes and 30 seconds), until — T: " He's white clear through." 20 — " Because You Say Good-Bye " (ballad), by Levy (3 minutes and 45 seconds), until — T: "You see, I'm a specialist." 21 — "Thoughts At Twilight" (Moderato), by Kendal (1 minute and 35 seconds), until — T: " I've changed my mind." 22 — " Love's Enchantment " (Intermezzo D'Amour), by Varley (3 minutes and 10 seconds), until — T: "After the operation." 23 — "Chant Erotique " (Dramatic), by Berge (1 minute and 20 seconds), until — T: "I can't bear to think of." 24 — "A Musical Thought" (Andante Dramatic), by Titlebaum (4 minutes), until — T: "The day arrives when." 25 — -Theme (3 minutes and 20 seconds), until — T: "I'll never see you again." 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