Motion Picture News (Nov-Dec 1920)

4094 Motion Picture N e zv s C. Gardner Sullivan, who becomes a member of Associated Producers Miss Eldridge to Attend Exposition Frances Eldridge, the young molion picture star recently engaged by Superior Pictures Corporation to play stellar roles in feature and comedy productions has accepted an invitation to attend the Motion Picture Exposition to be held in Atlanta, Ga., from December 6 to December 11. The demonstration, which is being staged by the exhibitors of the Southeastern states, will be one of the most important motion picture events ever held below the MasonDixon Line. Miss F. Id ridge will be entertained in Atlanta by the Chamber of Commerce, and will have a day set aside during exposition week in her honor. It will be called " Frances Eldridge Day," and an attempt will be. made on the part of the hosts to give the popular actress a welcome she will long remember. In the evening of "Frances Eldridge Day" it is planned to hold an elaborate ball. Prior to signing with the Superior Pictures Corporation Miss Eldridge was one of the all-star cast in "The Foreigner," picturization of the celebrated Ralph Connor story, by the Dominion Film Company. Kineto Review Shows Boy Scout Scenes In the Kineto Review, issued by the Kineto Company of America, four reels, it is announced, are devoted to the Boy Scouts. Kineto Review No. 29 is entitled, " Boyhood ; " No. 42 is " Hiking the Alps with the Swiss Boy Scouts ; " No. 4.? is " How the Swiss Boy Scout Spends His Vacation," and No. 56 is " Boy Scouts of America " which describes the trip of the American scouts to the International Convention, held in England last summer. S. & E. to Have Novelties Many Unique Features to Be Seen With " It Might Happen to You " In addition to this novelty, Jimmie, the remarkable lion, who also plays a leading role in " It Might Happen to You," will be put through several of his stunts under the direction of Walter Beckwith, well known animal trainer. Due to the presence of the various jungle inhabitants in " It Might Happen to You," many opportunities are also afforded for a unique musical setting, and a score is now in course of preparation containing many new orchestral effects which will be used in conjunction with the Broadway run. S & E Enterprises stated this week that they would place at the disposal of all state right buyers the various novelties enumerated above for use in connection with the first run showings of " It Might Happen to You " in the various key cities throughout the United States. ARRANGEMENTS are now under way by Messrs. Shenfield & Ennis, of S. & E. Enterprises to present their initial state right release, " It Might Happen to You," in one of Broadway's leading theatres, according to tbeir announcements. Because of the various novel elements contained in this production, it is said to lend itself to unusual features in the matter of stage presentation, and the picture will be shown in New York in conjunction with several distinct novelties. The six Reese monkeys who figure prominently in many scenes in ' It Might Happen to You " as an animal jazz band, will be used on the stage during the showing. Several instruments, including the violin, cymbals, xylophone and clarinet are played upon by the monkey performers of the S-E picture, and the stage presentation will include ibis unusual orchestra. Motion -Pictures by Wire Harry Levey Studios Visited by Inventor of Photo Transmission FOLLOWING a visit of M. Edouard Belin to tlie studios of the Harry Levey Service Corporation on Tuesday of this week, it is announced by Harry Levey that Mr. Belin, who is responsible for the invention of the remarkable apparatus that transmits photographs by wire, will devote his attention to the task of adapting his invention to cinematography. The statement from the Levey offices expresses the opinion that " motion pictures are to be projected by telegraph." Mr. Belin, who was brought to America at the special invitation of the New York World, is well known as one of the leading electrical experts of France. Last Sunday, in the World Biulding, under the auspices of the New York World, he gave a demonstration of his invention, proving that photographs can be sent and received over a thin thread of copper wire. At the invitation of Harry Levey, Mr. Belin visited the Levey studios with a view to seeing whether or not this idea could be applied to transmitting motion pictures by telegraph, so that a news event occurring in one city could be immediately flashed to another city by this apparatus, where it would be developed and shown on the screen almost simultaneously with its making. Mr. Belin declared that such an apparatus could be made similar to that by which he transmits regular photographs. Mr. Belin declared that since a film is only a succession of still photographs all that would be necessary when the size of the frame had been regulated, would be to shoot a succession of pictures, over the apparatus. According to the statement from the Levey offices, Mr. Belin will arrange to go into the matter further in the near future with a view to adapting the principle of telephotography to cinemaphotography. Buck Jones Appears in New Kind of Role Buck Jones, who, since becoming a Fox star, has created a big following for himself as a daredevil horseman in straight western roles, makes a decided departure from the cowboy type in his portrayal of a character described as a " golden hearted ne'er-do-well," the star role in " Just Pals." T.his is an emotional part such as he never before has attempted, and in which he acquits himself with signal honor. Boston Exchange Will Enlarge Offic.es The Eastern Feature Film Co., of Boston, announces that they have just signed a lease, whereby an addition is to be erected next to the present office of the exchange at 57-59 Church street. The addition will be partitioned off into a shipping room vault, and exhibition room. It will be completed in about five months. Oheres all the romama, of (m. oft Kiar&'hall HMM^rvs A scene from " Torchy Turns Cupid." a Torchy comedy released through Educational. Exhibitors Speak Well of Keaton Comedies Exhibitors whose theatres are >howing the Buster Keaton tworeel comedies continues to express praise for the laugh-provoking qualities now associated with them, state Metro officials. The home offfices of Metro, which distributes the Keaton comedies, are weekly receiving many letters that testify to the satisfaction registered both in results at the box offices and in the enthusiasm of film audiences according to a statement just received from the Metro home-office. Harold B. Franklin, managing director of Shea's Hippodrome of Buffalo, N. Y., writes: "When we played Buster Keaton in ' One Week,' we concluded thai Buster was designed to become one of the screen's best comedians. When we played Buster Keaton in ' Convict 13 ' we knew that our opinion was confirmed. After screening "The Scarecrow'' we know that Buster Keaton is one of the screen's best comedians." Another tribute comes from Charles Thall, of the California Theatre, Turlock, Cal. : " For the first time since the California Theatre was opened, I am compelled to break one of my set rules, never to repeat a picture. Last week I showed Buster Keaton in his first comedy, ' One Week.' I have never shown any picture, big or litle, that created quite so much comment, and in response to repeated requests from my patrons 1 would ask you for a return booking for the first available date." Billie Burke Film Is in Cutting Room The first picture made from start to finish in the new Long Island City studio of the Famous PlayersLasky Corporation has been completed and is now in the cutting room. This is " The Education of Elizabeth," starring Billie Burke.