Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

April 13, 1918. MOTOGRAPHY 727 The spherical reflector further tends to break up the image of the filament on the screen and gives a good clear field. You do not state what voltage you are using, but with the Mazda lamp projector the voltage used is approximately 25. The Fort Wayne Works of the General Electric Company have developed an apparatus known as the Type I compensarc, which will reduce the voltage from 110 or 120 to the required one for the lamp. By writing to the Nicholas Power Company, 90 Gold street, you will be able to procure from them the information required about the special lamp house, and you will probably be able to get one immediately from them. If you will also write to the Edison Lamp Works, Hanison, N. J., and ask them for their booklet, "Edison Mazda C Lamps for Motion Picture Projection," you will learn much that will be of benefit to you and I know they will give you all the advice and assistance toward the successful operation of their product. As stated before, I believe it is only a question of a short time until the arc will be replaced by these lamps, and my reasons for believing so are first, Mazda projection will give a steadier picture than an arc, thereby causing less eye fatigue. Second, the color value is better. Third, the projection is at all times the same, as the Mazda Lamp does not require the constant manipulation that an arc does in order to keep it burning steady. Fourth, it generates less heat than the arc. There is no doubt in my mind that you will be able to project a beautiful picture with the Mazda equipment, as your throw is not a long one, nor is your picture too large. Many Society Folk in Film Millionaire society people from many sections of the United States participated in a remarkable mob scene in "The Street of Seven Stars," the Mary Roberts Rinehart story in which Doris Kenyon will appear at the head of her own company, De Luxe Pictures, Inc. Miss Kenyon and ten other members of the cast have just returned from Lake Placid, where some of the exteriors were filmed. While at Lake Placid, the members of the company were the guests of the exclusive Lake Placid Club. It is the first time that a motion picture company has been entertained at the club, or permitted the privilege of filming the more than six thousand acres of the club's property, which is considered the scenic cream of the Adirondacks and the St. Moritz of America. More than two hundred members of the club joyfully entered into the spirit of furnishing realistic and artistic atmosphere for the picture. All of the participants, both men and women, were garbed in regulation skiing, skating and coasting costumes. Amazing skiing stunts were made before the camera by Miss Genevieve Brooke of Portland, Ore., and Washington, D. C; H. S. Johannsen, a New York exporter, whose country home is in Pelham; Mrs. F. L. Stone of Schenectady, and others. Miss Kenyon's daring work on the skiis elicited the admiration of scores of spectators. John B. O'Brien, who is directing "The Street of Seven Stars," declares the scenes taken at Lake Placid are the most beautiful ever filmed. Noted Artist to Make the Sets for Kenyon Play Charles Chambers, famous artist and illustrator, is making the sketches for the interior scenes of "The Street of Seven Stars," the Alary Roberts Rinehart story in which Doris Kenyon will appear at the head of her own company. A number of the scenes are laid in the Latin quarter of Paris. Mr. Chambers spent several years in the quarter during his student days and is thoroughly familiar through personal contact with the surroundings. Among the most important of the sets is a grand salon that was once occupied by a former empress but which degenerated into a pension housing three aspiring American artists; a coffee house, which was the headquarters for the students; a doctors' club, where the attendants of a famous clinic congregated; a dance hall, and the establishment of a celebrated modiste. Elaborate drawings of each of these interiors are being made by Mr. Chambers, from which the sets will be made and furnished by B. D. Carber, who has just been engaged as technical director of Miss Kenyon's productions. Theatre Starts Teas Loew's Theatre, Montreal, Canada, has a new one. Manager Mills announces that hereafter afternoon tea will be served daily, except Saturday, from 2 to 5:30 without charge. The public is requested to take tea upon entering the theatre, rather than when leaving, to enable prompt and convenient service. Figure 2 — ''Auto Mazda for me R.' Figure 3 — Complete Machine.