Motography (Apr-Jun 1916)

1030 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XV, No. 19. One of the uniquely thrilling scenes in the big AmericanMutual mystery scries, "The Secret of the Submarine." Bound, Juanita Hansen; masked, Lamar Johnstone; in doorway, Hylda Hollis. i Secret of the Submarine," is the object of continual .machinations by a group of relentless conspirators. Miss Hansen proves she is a regular "do or die" heroine, too, for Director Sargent is a fiend for realism and as a result the role of a leading woman in his company is not, by any stretch of the imagination, a "peaches and cream" existence. When the scenes were being taken showing Miss Hansen, or rather Cleo Burke lured to the home of Stephansky, the bomb-maker, Lamar Johnstone playing the part of Gerald Morton, was very careful in "handling" Miss Hansen. "Hey," shouted Director Sargent, "what's the idea of this Waldorf greeting? Let's get in on the action — like this." And he proceeded to show his idea of capturing a dear sweet thing and binding her away in a cellar for future reference. Miss Hansen thereafter, was properly dragged up to a trap door, her limbs bound and then tumbled down stairs with about as much consideration as is ordinarily accorded a bag of coal by luggers working for bread line positions. But Miss Hansen didn't object, in fact, urged them to do their utmost, and they did. In the scene showing the exploding bomb and the house sent skyward, it is a miracle that she escaped unhurt for the acme of realism is surely reached. George Clancy, the "Hook" Barnacle of "The Secret of the Submarine" company, furnished a deal of unintentional humor to the serial cast before he could be persuaded to stage his under-water fight with a shark in the first chapter. Clancy said that he was afraid the shark would not appreciate the important part it played in adding thrills to the picture and might forget to "make believe" when the fight came off. The rotund character man is rather attached to his right hand, which the shark is supposed to bite off in the struggle and he said that he had no intention of allowing the realism to go too far. But Clancy allowed none of his misgivings to show when the fight actually took place, as he fought the shark to a stand-still until he was "rescued" by Tom Chatterton. in the guise of Lieut. Hope, U. S. N. NEW NATIONAL ORGANIZATION Exhibitors, Manufacturers, and Exchange Men to Be Included in Proposed Motion Picture Chamber of Commerce Although no authorized statement has been issued there is a well founded report to the effect that the next ten days will see the formation of a national organization to be composed of exhibitors, manufacturers, and exchange men to be known as the Motion Picture Chamber of Commerce. A great deal of interest has been manifested in this project and seven manufacturers and about fifteen exchange men have testified as to their intention to join the new organization. One man who is vitally interested in the furthering of this new project has personally guaranteed the enrollment of 2,500 exhibitors at an annual fee of $10 as a foundation for the organization. The purpose of this Chamber of Commerce would be to represent the members in all matters pertaining to the film industry that may arise of a legal, business or other character but there will be a complete avoidance of all personal grievances and an unselfish attention to matters of importance involving those whom it will represent. Speaking of the matter a prominent film man said : "This is more than a mere rumor, and while I cannot now be personally quoted, I am willing to say that there is every prospect of its going through. A meeting has been held, attended by several well-known men engaged in the industry from one angle or another, who have expressed their desire to co-operate thoroughly, and who believe that the new organization will have a most salutary effect upon the motion picture business. While no formal action has as yet been taken there is little doubt that the organization will soon be effected." The project was also discussed at the Brooklyn exhibitors' meeting Thursday night and there was a sentiment in favor of it. /fere's the way William Tedmarsh looks back at himself from his make-up mirror while he is playing Satsmna, the Jap, in the powerful American-Mutual drama, "The Secret of the Submarine." The Friars' Club of New York wanted the old stand-by comedian, Richard Carle, to box a burlesque bout with former champion James Corbett in the "Frolic" performance which the club is to put on in several cities in May. Carle said he would do anything else in the world for the club.