Motion Picture News (Oct 1913 - Jan 1914)

50 THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS PRODUCTION OF "BEN BOLT" DRAWS CROWDS The Solax production of "Ben Bolt" is a thrilling adaptation from the poem by Thomas English Dunn and popularized by its introduction in Du Maurier's "Trilby." The poster array is creating considerable gossip. Several of the scenes were taken in Newport and in some of the old towns of Connecticut. In one of the thrilling scenes the old mill in New London is used. The leading character is photographed bound to the spokes of the revolving wheel of the mill. The scene enacted brought out the entire population of New London to witness it and at the time it was "a three-day wonder." In Newport the company was besieged by a corps of war correspondents from the local papers. In fact, the Newport Herald had a big bulletin in front of its headquarters giving hourly news of the Solax activities in and about the vicinity. This, of course, made work difficult as the crowds that gathered in the different places to witness the scenes at times interfered with the direction, but it did not interfere with the results. TWO NEW "FLYING A" PRODUCTIONS Lorimer Johnston, director of the first company of the American Film Manufacturing Co., at Santa Barbara, Cal., has a production this week that will cause great comment called "The Occult." The double exposures are said to be of unusual excellence. Mr. Johnston has just finished the first three-reel taken by the "Flying A." This will be called "Destinies Fulfilled," and will be scheduled for an early release. It was written by Marc Edmund Jones. KLEINE'S "POMPEII" EDUCATIONAL FACTOR George Kleine's "The Last Days of Pompeii" is creating many holidays for school children in the various cities where it is playing. The Western towns seem particularly anxious that their children shall obtain the benefit of the historical data which has made Kleine's "Pompeii" so noteworthy. Despite the big success of "Quo Vadis," that beautiful drama was never so eagerly accepted by school superintendents as a text for children to study as "Pompeii." WAIFS SEE "QUO VADIS?" The Children's Home, of Urbana, O., poured its hundreds of little waifs into a theatre to see "Quo Vadis?" last week. They were the guests of George Kleine. FIVE-A-WEEK ESSANAY Coming Friday, December 12th "The Three Gamblers" (IN TWO PARTS) A Western drama with strong dramatic situations. A thriller from beginning to end. Mr. G. M. ANDERSON featured. Heralds and posters now ready. Released Tuesday, December 9th "THE HEART OF THE LAW" A strong drama with plenty of action. E. H. Calvert, Ruth Stonehouse and Richard C. Travers featured. Released Wednesday, December 10th "SMITHY'S GRANDMA PARTY" A howling comedy that will keep your audiences in a continual uproar. Wallace Beery and "Smiling Billy" Mason featured. Released Thursday, December 11th "CHILDREN OF THE FOREST" A drama of Indian love, taken amongst the forest fires of the Great Northwest. Released Saturday, December 13th "SOPHIE'S NEW FOREMAN" This feature . comedy is a sure cure for the blues. It teems with hilarious situations. Margaret Joslin and Augustus Carney featured. Coming Friday, December 19th "The Stigma" (IN TWO PARTS) FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN FEATURED A drama of love and sacrifice. Although Jane was a victim of leprosy, Clifford Harvey's love for her grew stronger each day. She loved him, too — so much that she sacrificed her life to save him from the terrible plague. He followed her to the beyond, where there are no ills. This is a feature heart interest story of pathos. OUR POSTERS ARE DISTINCTIVE. They will boom your business. Lithographs are in full four colors, 35 cents each. You can order these from your exchange or direct from Essanay Film Mfg. Co., 521 First National Bank Bldg., Chicago. Your lobby display will look attractive if you use photographs of ESSANAY players, 8 x 10, $3.00 per dozen. You can secure these from the PLAYERS' PHOTO CO., 177 N. STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Essanay Film Manufacturing Co. 521 First National Bank Building, Chicago, 111. Factory and Studio, 1333 Argyle St., Chicago, 111. Branch offices in London — Paris — Berlin — Barcelona. In writing to advertisers please mention "THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS"