Motion Picture News (Oct 1913 - Jan 1914)

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THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS i9 OVER THE CLIFFS In a forthcoming Eclair release, "Over the Cliffs," Lindsay T. Hall made a jump during the taking of one scene from the top of a 228-foot cliff down a distance of 30 feet. This jump was taken from a pinnacle of rock, extending out 17 feet, the surface of which was but 6 inches wide. This narrow space was all that stood between Hall and eternity, and it is absolutely one of the most daring risks that has ever been taken by a photoplay artist in order to add realism to the same. The camera operator confessed afterwards that he was unable to watch the man jump, as he expected to see him dashed to pieces on the rocks below, and when the picture was over the entire company was so unnerved that operations were declared suspended for the rest of the day. This is but one of many such thrill.ing and hair-raising stunts which are pulled off in this picture, and photoplay patrons throughout the country have something coming to them when this Eclair production, "Over the Cliffs." is thrown on the screen for their edification and enjoyment. It will be a three-reel Eclair American feature film. ALL TrjK STARS AT THE ALL*TAR NIGHT ((T^/gnucd from page 17) the great-^partiness of his reception. There vras dancing in which Mrs. Klein. Air. Clymer and others distinguished themselves. Air. Raver danced for the first time, and it is understood that the writer of this article is about to emulate Harry by and by. After the dancing there was a lavish shedding of champagne and more good washes for Mr. Klein. Then the whole of the part}' motored to ship side and literally saw Philip Klein off the premises. There is no doubt in our minds that he will be cordially welcomed by the London film trade, as he is the possessor of an agreeable perse lality and has an intelligent grasp of the possibilities of the motion picture business. We heartily congratulate the All Star on the success of a most enjoyable little function. The Great Northern Film Company announces that the film production of Gerhart Hauptmann"s "Atlantis" has cost $100,000. The feature will in all probability reach twelve reels. The sinking of a ship in mid-ocean and the rescue of many of her passengers is one of the exciting incidents of the photodrama. The offices of the Great Northern Company, in the World's Tower Building. 110 West 40th Street, is being asked for information con cerning this feature, but as yet Mr. Oes is not prepared to make public his plans for its handling. A circular is being prepared which will be sent to the trade within a short time. When Branch No. 11 of the Motion Picture Exhibitors* League met in convention at Rochester. N. Y., last week their attention was directed on one evening to an exhibition of Warner's features, staged in the Hotel Rochester by D. J. Chatkin. local manager for the Buffalo office of Warner's Features, Inc. Mr. Chatkin scored a h'.t with "The Way to Happiness"' and "Francesca da Rimini." POWERS NO. 6-A PROJECTS GEO. KLEINE SPECTACLE The Geo. Kleine big production. "The Last Days of Pompeii," opened at the Bijou Theatre, New York, last Monday. The show was well attended, and the six-reel spectacle was beautifully projected by Powers' Cameragraph No. 6-A. It is to be a foura-day show. Arthur D. Gans, representing the National Feature Film Co., of Baltimore, has purchased the rights on ' The Voice of the Wild" for Delaware, Maryland. District of Columbia and Virginia. SCENE FROM "OVER THE CLIFFS" »