Motion Picture News (Oct 1913 - Jan 1914)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture News
Date:
Oct 1913 - Jan 1914
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News
Volume:
Motion Picture News Oct 1913–Jan 1914
Leaf #:
000735
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion pictures -- Periodicals
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
November 03, 2022
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THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS 47 Four New Edison Series The phenomenal success of the "Mary" series proves conclusively that the "public wants these serial [films. They are"A the greatest money-makers the exhibitor has ever had. There are four new series, in addition to "Cleek." Put them on your program. Mary Fuller in "Dolly of the Dailies," twelve newspaper stories by Acton Davies, released on the last Saturday in each month, beginning January 31st. William Wadsworth in "Wood B. Wedd," comic series by Mark Swan, released the last Monday of the month, beginning December 29th. Andy Clark in "Andy" comic series, first release Wednesday, December 31st, all others the second Wednesday of the month. Barry O'Moore in "The Adventures of Octavius — Amateur Detective," comic series released the second or third Monday in the month, first release January 12th. Coming Two Reel Features ***THE ANTIQUE BROOCH Produced in England The mysterious disappearance of a priceless brooch, during a big house party, terminates in a thrilling battle upon a flying express train. The thief is pursued along the outside of the car and overpowered while in the act of strangling his victim. Released Friday, January 2nd ***THE WITNESS TO THE WILL A dramatic tale of a stolen will, a wealthy girl who is forced into poverty by her cousin, and of a loyal groom who is hurled over an embankment by the thief. But the groom survives and forces the thief to make restitution. Released Friday, January 9th Coming Single Reels *STANTON'S LAST FLING A thrilling tale of adventure. Released Saturday, January 3rd *THE GIRL IN THE MIDDY A socie'y girl goes back to childhood. Released Monday, January 5th **ON THE GREAT STEEL BEAM A sensational rescue in mid air. Released Tuesday, January 6th **A LONELY ROAD A selfish millicnaire awakes — too late. Released Saturday, January 10th **THE ADVENTURE OF THE ACTRESS' JEWELS First of the adventures of Octavius, Amateur Detective. Released Monday, January 12th *A NIGHT AT THE INN The innkeeper's sister twice saves the traveler's life. Released Tuesday, January 13th *THE SHERLOCK HOLMES GIRL (On the same reel) AFRICAN SEA BIRDS Released Wednesday, January 7th •One Sheets. **One and three sheets. ***One, three and six sheets by the Morgan Lithograph Co. *ANDY PLAYS HERO He saves a little girl by wearing her clothes. Released Wednesday, January 14th TRADE MARK C^momcLb (X 6dworu. Makers of the Edison Kinetoscope, Model "D" THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc. 275 LAKESIDE AVENUE ORANGE, N. J. In writing to advertisers please mention "THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS'