Motion Picture News (Oct 1913 - Jan 1914)

34 THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS KLEINE'S "POMPEII" MUSIC POPULAR One of the many innovations used in advertising George Kleine's "The Last Days of Pompeii," was an especially written 50-page book of music composed by the famous music writer, Palmer Clark, and furnished to orchestra leaders in the various theatres where "Pompeii" was projected. This innovation proved more popular than was expected, and the Chicago and New York offices of George Kleine are in receipt of many requesis from theatre musicians for copies of the score, as well as many music lovers who heard the music. Owing to the limited number of lithographed copies made, it has been impossible to answer these requests. Arrangements have been made, however, on future big subjects to print a larger supply, which will be sent to the general public at actual manufacturing and postage cost. SAVED BY A MISS Ormi Hawley, of the Lubin Stock Company, recently had a truly remarkable escape from death. She was due to appear in a Lubin drama. In order to fulfill the engagement she had decided to catch a certain train. Owing to the number of unforeseen circumstances, however, she only arrived at the station in time to see her train leave the station, disappearing around a bend in the railway. She was very much upset, as this meant that she could not possibly reach the appointed place in time for the scene, but her dismay was converted into most devout gratitude a few hours later, when news arrived to the effect that the train which she had missed had been wrecked on its journey, many of the passengers being either killed or seriously injured. JOIN FAMOUS PLAYERS The Famous Players Film Company has added three new members to its producing staff. They are Hugh Ford, Frederick Stanhope and Edward S. Morange, all of whom have long been associated in the production of many artistic successes of the stage. Among these have been "The Garden of Allah," "The Blue Bird" and "The Melting Pot." Mr. Ford, who is an authority on dramatic construction, will serve the Famous Players in the field where he has made his reputation — as a producer. Mr. Stanhope, through his familiarity with the customs, costumes and manners of all periods and his knowledge of stage-craft, will devote his talents to this branch of the business, whileMr. Morange, a recognized authority on scenic art, will concern himself with the architectural and decorative effects of the productions. FIELDING'S EPICUREAN STEED "Like master, like servant," is an old and familiar proverb. "Like rider, like horse," however, is not so old, and yet, according to Romaine Fielding, of the Lubin Las Vegas, New Mexico, studio, of which he is director, author, manager and leading man, is just as true He points to his pet horse, Dodger, and to himself as illustrating the new adage. Fielding has taught Dodger a num ber of expensive habits. He finds himself obliged to supply him with chicken, ham, cheese sandwiches, and pickles and cakes, for Dodger could just as well live off a dairy lunch counter as in a stable on timothy and oats. Incidentally Dodger prefers his sandwiches well buttered and spread with mustard, and plenty of sugar in his tea and coffee — all of which goes to bear out Fielding's adage that a horse becomes like a man who rides him, as in his own case. EDGAR JONES Edgar Jones, director and leading man of the Lubin stock company, now stationed at Betzwood, Pa., was born in Steubenville, Ohio. After spending a few years of his youth in the picture frame business he adopted the stage and with Edgar Selwyn joined the Kyrle Bellew Co. in "A Gentleman of France" under the management of Liebler & Co., under the training of Selwyn and Oscar Eagle. Jones became a proficient stage director and actor. Desiring broad experience he joined two or three stock companies and again was a member of the Viola Allen Co. After leaving the Liebler Co. engagements and offer was made by Lubin, which was accepted and as Mr. Jones is doing excellent work he will doubtless remain in the photo drama work for many years.