Motography (Jul - Dec 1915)

718 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIV, No. IS. The setting's employed in the production of "Matrimony" are of the kind seen only in many of those big society stories which have gained greater laurels for Ince. Furniture of the most expensive character adorns virtually every set, while bric-a-brac and paintings— the latter done in oils by Inceville's special staff of artists — lend additional finesse. A distinctive feature of the production will, perhaps, prove the magnificent array of gowns worn by Miss Dean in her interpretation of the stellar role. Another strong point in connection with "Matrimony" is the cast of favorites that appears in support of Miss Dean. The male lead, that of Weston Rossmore, is played by no less a photoplay celebrity than Howard Hickman, the erstwhile coast stock star, who has scored heavily in a number of Ince dramas. The part of Thelma Iverson, "the other woman," is portrayed with consummate skill by Louise Glaum, who has been frequently alluded to as the "most wonderful siren on the screen." Thelma Salter, the talented child actress, does creditable work as Viola, the little daughter, while Elizabeth Burbridge, than whom there are, it is declared, few better ingenues, handles the part of the little sister in a manner befitting her rank in the film world. Will Release Through Associated Lloyd Hammond, of the Atlas Motion Picture Company of Detroit, Mich., after two weeks of careful investigation of the New York market, arrived at the conclusion that the best proposition of the field was offered by the Associated Film Sales Corporation, and has closed a contract with that corporation by which he will furnish one comedy a week. The Atlas Motion Picture Company is incorporated under the laws of Michigan, with studios situated on Gratiot avenue between Rohms and Crane streets, Detroit, with down town offices in the Legitt building. A stock company of exceptional ability is maintained, featuring Roy Walling, stock star for the past five years, who has proven to be a find. The Atlas Motion Picture Company claims to have supplied some of the largest and best programs with films, and its output has been disposed of entirely in this way. The Atlas employs two directors, George Earle and Glen Lyons. Its executive staff consists of Charles Ross, president and general manager, Percy R. Upton, secretary and treasurer, Frank Schaffer, vice-president and laboratory superintendent. Detroit offers many natural and wonderful commercial advantages for making beautiful pictures, but during the latter part of November, the Atlas Motion Picture Company will take up winter quarters in Los Angeles. Film notables. Left to right: Bennie Zeidman, Griffith Fine Arts Films; Don Meaney, Quality Picture Corporation; Douglas Fairbanks, Triangle Film Corporation; Mabel Condon; Ernest Shipman, publicity promoter; Mrs. Don Meaney; Nell Shipman, Universal Film Company, and William Christy Cabanne, Fine Arts Films. Snapped at Fine Arts studios. Otis Harlan's Film Debut Otis Harlan, known the country over as "the king of American comedians," will make his initial bow in motion pictures on October 18, when he appears in the leading role in "A Black Sheep," a five-reel Selig Red Seal play released through V. L. S. E. Picture theater patrons are to be treated to a new style of comedy when they see Mr. Harlan in action. He has coupled his knowledge of "what the public wants" with the possibilities of the camera, as he has learned them in the Selig studios, and the result is a delightful brand of comedy which is distinctly of the Harlan variety. He has carefully avoided all that has become trite in the screen farce and has also evaded the stiffness which marks all straight stage comedy brought before the motion picture camera. Mr. Harlan's fun-making antics may be described as being a happy medium between the farce of the screen and the straight comedy of the stage. It is thoroughly enjoyable to all and offensive to none. Mr. Harlan's recent decision that he has given up the stage is of no little importance, since he has trod the boards since 1887. He has appeared in most of the Hoyt farces on the stage and has created the original roles in many of them. In addition to these plays he has appeared in company with such stars as Thomas Seabrook, Edna May, Annette Kellermann and Anna Held. He is also a manager and producer of note, having charge of the Bijou circuit for three years and having staged the original production of "Baby Mine." Some of the most notable stage productions in which he appeared and those which old time theater goers are most likely to remember are: "The Isle of Champaign," "Tobasco," "Broadway to Tokio," "The Girl From Up There," "The Vanderbilt Cup," "A Parisian Model" and "A Model Maid." The Hoyt plays in which he appeared were "A Black Sheep," the play which has been filmed by Selig, "A Hole in the Ground," "A Brass Monkey," "A Texas Steer," which has also been filmed by Selig, and several of the other famous Hoyt comedies.