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June 1, 1918
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Latest News of State Rights Productions
UP-TO-THE-MINUTE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDEPENDENT FIELD
Gaumont to Offer 1 O-Chapter Serial
Story Is One of the Monte "Comes Back From the
FOR a long time there has been a growing demand for a short serial which will hold the interest in every episode.
Recognizing this demand, the Gaumont Company will soon have ready for state rights buyers what may be called an amazing serial in ten two-reel episodes. This is an up-to-date story of the Monte Cristo type, featuring a man who returns "from they dead" to avenge his wrongs, and, incidentally, to aid others who have been oppressed.
There is not only compelling interest in every episode, but there is action and suspense in every foot. Frankly sensational, this serial is replete with startling surprises, thrilling dangers, and ingenious escapes.
"The Man from the Dead," who captures the sympathy of the spectators from his first appearance, is pursued by his enemies through the entire twenty reels, and his sensational escapes, it is claimed by Gaumont, have never been excelled.
"The Man from the Dead" has many claims to the close consideration of the discerning exhibitor. The photography is of the best, there is logical interpretation of plot by good actors, beautiful scenery, elaborate settings, wealth of idea and perfection in every detail.
Cristo Type, Wherein Hero Dead" to Avenge Wrongs
Apart from this, "The Man from the Dead" is in a class by itself. It can be compared with no other serial which has ever been produced, because it is so essentially different in every respect.
The picture has been produced with the independent exhibitor in view and instead of being of the usual serial length of thirty to forty reels it has been trimmed to twenty action-crowded reels with absolutely no useless padding.
While "The Man from the Dead" frankly is not "high-brow stuff," it can be depended upon to interest any spectator, young or old, who has red blood in his veins and enjoys the thrills of adventurous melodrama.
Gaumont plans to have the entire ten episodes complete in the near future, at which time trade showings will be arranged for the convenience of the buyers and exhibitors.
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Third Shorty Hamilton Picture Is Released
The W. H. Clifford Photoplay Company announces the release of the third picture of the Shorty Hamilton series, entitled "The Ranger." Preview critics say it is a crackerjack.
The story is timely, having to do with German propaganda, the enemy aliens operating from across the Mexican border. Shorty, a member of the "Texas Rangers," is designated to trace these operations, that a movement to arouse disloyalty and sedition may be stamped out.
Working with the United States Secret Service, there is the promise of an abundance of thrilling situations and rapid action — a veritable five reels of liquid film fire that only curiosity can quench, and serving to supply this effervescent little comedian with limitless opportunity for a display of his laugh provoking heroics.
Shorty has a host of admirers among the fans and it is claimed that in this, his latest effort, a rare treat is in store for all who enjoy his rough and ready impersonations.
Francis Ford Discussing script with Elsie
Van Name, author of "Berlin,
via America."
Garrett Sells Cuba Rights
Sidney Garrett, president of the Brockliss Inc., has sold "The Natural Law," rights for Cuba to the Central America Film Co.
"Berlin Via America" Sells Fast
Ernest Shipman states that he has found a ready market for "Berlin Via America," and that 75 per cent of the territory has been sold to representative buyers. This has been accomplished within the first ten days of the sales campaign and there are enough bona fide inquiries from unsold states to indicate that all these will be quickly disposed of.
Francis Ford, the star, and his players, accompanied by Elsie Van Name, the author, has arrived in Los Angeles and is even now well advanced in the production of "A Man of Today," the second release of the Francis Ford Producing Company. Both "Berlin Via America" and "A Man of Today" are the work of Miss Van Name. An announcement of the release date for the second production is expected soon.
Mr. Ford's popularity as a screen star is so firmly established as to create a demand for any product to which his name may be associated, while his long experience fits him particularly to the requirements of director general, as well as star, a dual capacity which he will fill in the production of the six big features announced for the current year.
Interest in "Sporting Life"
Unusual interest centers in Maurice Tourneur's first independent production, "Sporting Life," now in course of filming at the Tourneur studios at Fort Lee. This is due to Mr. Tourneur's phenomenal success with another Drury Lane melodrama, "The Whip." Mr. Tourneur produced a wide variety of offerings for Paramount and World, including "The Blue Bird," "Prunella," and the Elsie Ferguson pictures.
Jerome Abrams Promoted
Jerome Abrams, who has been district manager of the Foursquare Exchange for the South ever since its inception, has been appointed special representative and called to New York to prepare for special duties that will commence next week.
Mrs. Wharton Back on Screen
Mrs. Leopold Wharton, who played in Wharton Serials and also in "The Great White Trail," is back on the screen again in the fifteenth episode of "The Eagle's Eye," the serial story of the German plots in America.