Motography (Jul - Dec 1915)

1276 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIV, No. 25. acted in a like capacity for the director during his term with the Quality company, releasing Francis X. Bushman pictures. Mr. Wade, the fourth acquisition, was for three years with the Vitagraph company. The first negative turned out by him is "The Arab's Vengeance," which is to be released as a Centaur feature on the Mutual program December 16. Charles Ray of Triangle When "The Coward" was exhibited on the Triangle program, Charles Ray came into his own. It was a psychological study of astonishing naturalness — that of the cowardly boy who was not the coward he thought he was. Such acting has seldom been seen on the screen. Other excellent roles he has given us include his parts in "The City of the Dead," "The Cup of Life," with Bessie Barriscale and "T h e Painted Soul" with the same clever actress. Charles Ray is singular in that he has not acted first with one company and then with another. During his entire picture experie n c e he has been Charles Ray. under the guiding hand of Thomas H. Ince and has worked exclusively at Inceville by the Ocean. He has been with this concern for over three years now and has risen from ordinary juvenile parts to very considerable prominence. Charles has been very loyal and his loyalty has paid him well both in coin of the realm and in appreciation from his employers. Charles Ray recently took unto himself a charming wife, who is not in the profession and they have a beautiful little bungalow in which they are making big plans for the happy tomorrow. He is very popular indeed with his fellows, is a fine swimmer and rider, loves tennis and is a fearless automobile pilot. Ray has much before him. Cinema Camera Club Ball On Saturday evening, December 18, the Cinema Camera Club will hold its third annual ball at the Palm Garden, Fifty-eighth street, near Lexington avenue, New York City. Cinema members promise that it will rival the Screen Club Ball in its splendor and costumes and in the number of motion picture celebrities present. Moving pictures will be taken of the grand march, and will be released in the different motion picture weeklies. Boxes have been purchased by all of the leading companies in the industry, and will be filled with executives and famous stars. The grand march will be led by Anita Stewart, Vitagraph, and William Farnum, Fox. The advance sale of tickets indicates that this will be the most successful affair ever held by the club. The Cinema Camera Club was organized on April 5, 1913, for the mutual benefit and welfare of the camera men. Its membership consists of the leading cinematographic artists of this country. The arrangement committee for the ball is composed of Phil Rosen, Walter Scott, A. L. Ausbacher, Arthur Edeson and George Lane. The purpose of the ball is not alone the frivolous one of affording a good time, which is assured those who intend to be among the present, but is to advance the camera men's club house fund. Edison Folk Frolic in Studio A big "house warming" and get-together party of the Edison folk was held Saturday evening, December 4, in the Edison studio, which was given over to the fun of the hour. Manager Leonard W. McChesney believes that all work and no play makes not for the best, so the Edison players, who have been particularly busy of late turning out features for the General Film Company's program and the Kleine-Edison Feature Service, made a playground of their workshop. The officials of the Edison organization, at Orange, were invited, and Thomas A. Edison, C. H. Wilson, vice-president and general manager, and Second Vice-President William Maxwell, among many others, met the players. The entire studio floor was cleared and especially prepared for dancing. A large orchestra furnished the music. A huge pie concealed favors for every one present, which came into view by each one pulling on his surprise string. Many felicitous speeches were made at the refreshment hour, after which all present were entertained by a rich burlesque on some of the officials and the leading players. Jesse Stevens surmounted physical differences and gave an imitation of the little star, Viola Dana, with laughable success. Under guise of an imitation of "Maple Prunella," sketched by Mabel Dwight, Miss Trunelle was easily seen. Raymond McKee imitated Edward Earle, Harry Eytinge took off "Dick" Weber, assistant to Manager Leonard W. McChesney; Julian Reed, an Edison official ; while Richard Tucker picturized "Henry Fordham, the jitney actor." Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sutton "got away with" a mind reading act, and Messrs. Harris, Fables and McKee did a trained animal skit. Carroll McComas, well known on vaudeville and dramatic stages, rendered songs and a whistling act. Prizes were awarded for the best dancers. John Rough, chief scene artist, gave some lightning cartoon sketches of players. About four hundred attended. The affair was informal and in charge of a committee consisting of Sally Crute, Jessie Stevens, Mabel Dwigjit, and Richard Tucker. Triangle Service Multiplies Rapidly The program service of the Triangle Film Corporaiton is increasing at the rate of 60 to 75 new theaters every week. The expectation that 1,000 theaters will be taking the, service before the middle of the year is rapidly becoming a reality. A noticeable fact is the fairly equal distribution of the films all over the United States in proportion to population, showing that the work of Messrs. Griffith, Ince and Sennett is as strong in one section as in another.