Motography (Jan-Mar 1916)

March 4, 1916. MOTOGRAPHY 525 FAVOR HORSLEY AS CANDIDATE Los Angeles Business Men and Newspapers Pledge Support; Motion Picture Officials, Enthusiastic, Launch Campaign News of the report of David Horsley's candidacy for Congress from the district in which Los Angeles is situated has created much favorable comment in the east. It is considered as obvious that the elevation of such an experienced film man to so important an office would be a great aid to the entire industry. Mr. Horsley's announcement that he would make the run was greeted enthusiastically in Los Angeles and a movement was at once started to lay plans for an active campaign in his behalf. Reports from the west coast say that Mr. Horsley's name will be associated with the Republican ticket. This is regarded as significant inasmuch as the district including Los Angeles has been strongly in the Republican ranks for some time. In his campaign Mr. Horsley has been promised the support of not only those in the motion picture business but of the business interests in the city of Los Angeles as well. Mr. Horsley also has received expressions from civic organiations in Los Angeles, such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Realty Board, in which the members of these groups announce their favor of Mr. Horsley as a candidate. In addition to this support, assurances have come from the newspapers of their good will. Mr. Horsley has done so much for the good of the city of Los Angeles and of California that a spirit of appreciation is manifest in all of the newspapers. That their spirit should follow Mr. Horsley's efforts seems natural. During his tour of speech making, which is now being mapped out, popular film stars will appear on the same platform with Mr. Horsley. A number already have offered their services. It is believed that larger crowds will result from this plan than can be expected to attend an ordinary political meeting. Motion picture theaters also will be enlisted in the campaign. They will be asked to run slides in the interest of Mr. Horsley's candidacy. The hearty co-operation offered from all parts of the country has gratified Mr. Horsley and he declares he will make a strong fight to be elected. "One Day" Leaps Into Demand Much comment has been caused among exhibitors by the reported success of B. S. Moss' "One Day," which comes to the screen as the sequel to Elinor Glyn's sensational love drama, "Three Weeks," with Jeanne Iver, noted operatic star and classic dancer, in the leading role. The Moss offices in New York report that they have been besieged with letters and telegrams from anxious exhibitors and that there is but little territory left. They report the following territories gone : Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, to the Amalgamated Photo Feature Booking "Corporation of New York City ; New York state, Essemar Film Company, Buffalo, N. Y. ; New England states, Eastern Feature Film Company, Boston, Mass. ; Illinois and Indiana, Jones, Linick & Schaeffer, Chicago, 111. ; Texas and Oklahoma, to L. Santikos of Waco, Texas. The Australia and New Zealand rights were procured by the Australasian Film,' Ltd., through their New York representative, Millard Johnson. "Mutual Traveler" Feted Virtually the entire middle west turned out recently to greet the "Mutual Traveler," the pretty, dark-haired maid who personally conducts the Gaumont scenic "See America First" tour. Little of Minnesota and Wisconsin escaped the eye of this mysterious miss during her trip. Her name will not be disclosed as long as she remains the "Mutual Traveler." The "Mutual Traveler" consented on her return recently to disclose this much. It is the first thing concerned with herself which she ever allowed to be said about her. She was born in England, and though she is very much prejudiced in England's favor, she does not think the British Isles have anything on the middle west. George Beban, who is being featured i Pallas films for Paramount program. Dorothy Green, who