Moving Picture World (July-Dec 1909)

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
July-Dec 1909
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (July-Dec 1909)
Leaf #:
000744
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",nyarc-museumofmodernar
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Moving Picture World, founded in 1907 by J.P. Chalmers, was one of the motion picture industry's first trade papers. Published on a weekly basis in New York City, Moving Picture World informed exhibitors about films available for rental and editorialized on behalf of the growing industry (improving the quality of movies through higher filmmaking standards, not government censorship, was a frequent topic). The paper reached its height in the mid-to-late-1910s--a fact reflected in the circulation figures and the huge amount of advertising that filled every issue during the period. In the 1920s, Moving Picture World lost ground to other competing weekly trade papers -- including Variety, Exhibitor's Herald, and Motion Picture News. In 1927, Moving Picture World ceased publication when it was acquired by Martin Quigley's Exhibitor's Herald. Across the 20 year run of Moving Picture World, readers can watch the transition from short film programs to feature films and witness the transition from the dominance of Edison's Trust to the rise of the "Independent" film companies that ultimately became the Hollywood studios. Silent film historians have utilized and cited Moving Picture World more frequently than any other trade paper, and the publication still has many insights left to offer. -- Eric Hoyt, 2012/2013
Date Added:
February 15, 2024
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738 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD Opera CKairS Classified Advertising *^ Rate ■* cents Der word. Cash with order of Standard dimensions—in plainest to most elaborate design. Several styles of inexpensive stock chairs, suitable for Vau d e v i 1 le and Moving Picture Theatres. Walk into any theatre in your city, and you'll probably see them. Write /or Booklet T-/s Samples and prices submitted on application. AMERICAN SEATING COMPANY CHICAGO NEW YORK BOSTON PHILADELPHIA Branches 215 Wabash Ave. 19 W. 18th St. 70 Franklin St. 1235 Arch Street. Everywhere CHEAP Steel Frame Theatre Chairs ABSOLUTELY Non BREAKABLE Suitable for small theatres and Moving Picture shows We carry these chaira in stock and can ahip immediately. Second Hand Chairs Also Seating for Out ofDoor Use. Address Dept. W, STEEL FURNITURE CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. New York Office, 44 Park Place Boston Office, 224 Congress St., Boston, Mass. Western Office, Monadnock Building, San Francisco, Cat. Rate 3 cents per word, Cash with order. FOR SALE— Good Uovlng Picture Machine. Addreaa II. C. COLE, Box 275, Rockingham, N. C. FOR SALE — American Projectograph, complete, Underwriters' model, new, $70.00. Arlck Amusement Co., Syracuse, N. V. ELECTIRC LIGHT PLANTS In small units my specialty. Some exceptional bargains In used and new equipment suitable for theaters. Hugh Dyar. Engineer, Kenllwortb, 111. FOR SALE. — Luhin Marvel Clneograph and Stereoptlcon combined, one-pin movement; rheostat fireproof; electric lamp; calcium light lamp; 825 feet of fine film; screen, everything brand new; $125 to first comer. TOM HICHAM, Waynesburg, Ohio. HELP -WANTED. S3 MAN PIANIST wanted Dee. 1st, for moving picture and vaudeville theater; must be experienced in both, of good habits, and neat in appearance: state all in first letter. J. D. WINELAND, 122 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, Kan. (Mystic Theater). THEATRE! FOR SALE. FOR SALE— Moving picture theater; 200 seats; Power's machine; raised Hoor; steam heat; manufacturing town, 4,500, near Rochester. Owner has other business. Address J. n. W., care of Moving Picture World. MOVING PICTURE PARLOR on Market St., Philadelphia, best location; doing good business; low rent; for sale, or will take a partner. Full particulars will be given. Address J. KAIIN, 2421 Clifford St., Philadelphia. SITUATIONS -WANTED, MANAGER (married), long experience pictures and vaudeville; can operate. Address CENTRAL, eare of Moving Picture World. MANAGER, five years' experience, operator and pianist; have machine; reasonable salary. Address Reasonable, care Moving Picture World. LECTURER — Open for engagements, lecturer behind the pictures, who is different from all others. II. W. SIBLEY, 7^9 Sixth Ave., New York City. Tel. 2230 Bryant. YOUNG MAN, thoroughly knowing film business, twice visited Europe on buying purchases, worked five years in a large concern, desires suitable position. G. H., care W. Kirsch, 898 Union Ave., New York City. Rent 2 Reels $6 A week, three changes; 1000 Roll Tickets 90c. ; Condensers 50c; 50 Electra Carbons $ 1.1 5; Electric Lamps $2.00; Announcement Slides 15c; Stereopticons 12c; Portabie Booth $40.00; Everlasting Lugs 10c. each; Rheostats $4 00. LHPT7 302 Cast 23rd Street . MClt NEW YORK Successful Exhibitors insist upon using the Best Machine and Film Service. We sell the best. We are special agents for the Motiograph, Powers, Edison and other machines. " ,-• There's a big difference in Motion Picture Ma zsjjl chines but our book entitled "The Motion Picture Theatre" tells all you want to know about the motion picture business and it's yours for the asking. Arp Ynn <\n fief i*» A with y°ur Film Service? Are iou gansnea ,f nott write us We get at least one copy of each of the 18 reels produced by the licensed manufacturers each week. We feel sure we can improve youi service. Tell us your requirements and we'll submit you prices. i .THEATRE FILM SERVICE CO., 85-87 Dearborn St., Chicago, III Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. INDEPENDENT FILMS FILM IMPORT & TRADING CO. S— Lines of the Hand <R. & R.) 430 9— Good for Kvil (Itala) 720 10— The Necklace of the Holy Virgin (Eel.). 560 11— Bertha's Birthday (It. & R.) 535 12— The Farmer's Son (Itala) CC6 12 — Logging in the Italian Alps (Ambroslo).65'5 16— The Cursed Cage (Aqulla) 940 1<; — Tlie Mysterious Luggage (Eclair) 675 17— Goddess of the Sea (Le Lion) 860 18 Julius Caesar (Itala) 850 18— Lore of Little Flora (Itala) 790 20— A Mothers Heart (Ambrosio) 798 GREAT NORTHERN FILM COMPANY. 25 — Life on Board a Training Ship 540 2— Heroism Reconciles (Dr.) 670 2— The Cremation 305 9— Vagabond Life (Dr.) 412 9 — Adventures of an Emigrant (Com.)..46i 16— The Red Domino (Dr.) 902 23— The Bracelet 823 6— The Destiny of Paul Wang (Dr.) 840 10— The Suicide Woods (Com.) 426 10— The Short-sighted Governess 272 10— Yachting on the Baltic 230 "IMP." INDEPENDENT MOVING PICTURE CO. OF AMERICA. Oct. 2.">— Hiawatha About 985 Nov. 1 — Love's Stratagem 954 Nov. 8 — Destiny 850 Nov. 15 — The Forest Ranger's Daughter 750 Nov. 15 — The Brave (?) Policeman 250 NEW YORK MOTION PICTURE COMPANY. July 23— The Gypsy Artist (Dr.) 1000 July 30 — Mv Wife's Gone to the Country (C.).800 Aug. 6— Sailor's Child (Dr.) 850 Aug. 13— Sheltered Under Stars and Stripes.. 450 Aug. 13— The Yiddisher Cowboy (Com.) 550 Aug. 20 — Half-Breed's Treachery (Dr.) 1000 Aug. 27 — Secret Service Woman (Dr. ) 1000 Sept. 3— His Two Children (Dr.) 100» Sept. 10 — The Paymaster (Dr.) 1000 Sept. 17— A Kentucky Planter (Dr.) 1000 Sept. 24 — A Squaw's Sacrifice (Dr.) 1000 Oct. 1— Faithful Wife (Dr.) 1000 Oct. 8— Dove Eye's Gratitude (Dr.) 1000 Oct. 15 — The Gold Seeker's Daughter 1000 Oct. 22 — Iona, the White Squaw 1000 Oct. 29— Mexican's Crime 1000 Nov. 3 — Young Deer's Bravery 950 Nov. 12— The Ranchman's Wife 950 Nov. 19— An Indian's Bride 1000 PHOENIX FILM CO. Aug. 1G — A Young Bachelor's Dream 828 Aug. 26 — A Strange Reunion 610 Sept. 16 — The Actor Burglar 950 Sept. 23 — Nobody Loves a Fat Man 950 Sept. 30 — The Man and the Law 1009 Oct. 7— The North Pole Craze (Com.) 500 Oct. 7— A Child's Plea (Dr.) 509 Oct. 14 — The Telephone Call 1000 Oct. 21— A Broken Melody 1000 Oct. 2S— Dope Head Clancy 600 Oct. 28 — The Love Hunter 400 Nov. 4 — Actress and Child 1000 Nov. 11— "Hello, Bill" 600 Nov. 11— The Kissing Germ 350 FOR SALE— Film released Oct. 1, lc. per ft.; Edison. Lubin, Power's machines $60, new $100; new Motiographs. $125: Model B gas outfits. $25; paying moving picture theaters cheap; Fort Wayne Gompensarcs, $30. For Rent— G. 000 ft. film, 3 sets slides, one shipment. $12: 12.000 ft.. $20. Will buy machines, film. n. DAVIS. Watertown, Wis. EBERHARD SCHNEIDER Miror Vitae Products," Projectors, Cameras, Film-Making Machinery, Films, Slides. Stereopticons, Specialties, Lens Grinding, etc. Special condensors, carbons and lugs. 109 East 12th Street, New TcrK THE WINNER in the end is the Exchange which can give you what you want, Mr. Exhibitor We carry a splendid stock of Independent Headliners. No Lemons PHILADELPHIA FILM EXCHANGE, 14 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. lO East 14th .Street, New York City 8 Light Street, Baltimore, Md . "We have about 400 reel of films, in perfect condition, for sale at greatly reduced prices."