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 #:
000864
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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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD Opera CHairS Classified Advertising ^^ Rate i cents cer word. Cash with order. of Standard dlaenslooa— in plainest to most elaborate design. Several styles of inexpensive stock chairs, suitable for Va u d e v i 1 1 e and Moving Picture Theatres. Walk into an y theatre in your city, and you'll probably see them. Write /or Booklet T-13 Samples and prices submitted on application. AMERICAN SEATING COMPANY CHICAOO 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 chairs in stock and can ship immediately. Second Hand Chair* Also Seating for Out ofDoor Use. Address Oept. W, STEEL FURNITURE CO., Grand Rapids, Mich, New York Office, 44 Park Place Boston Office, 224 Congress St., Boston, Mass. Western Office, Monidnock Building, San Francisco, Cat. Rate 3 cents per word, Cash with order. WANTED Mottograpb mechanism moving pari complete. Second-band, good condition. Be as possible. Give particulars, n. SI. Johnson. Log Oatos, Cal. WANTED About elgbl dozen chairs for electric theater, folding preferred. .J. HAL GRIMES, Barrodsburg, Ky. WANTED -Copy of "Life Of Christ" or "Passion Play," in good '"ndition. cheap; song slides, "Stay in Your Own Back Yard" and "After They Gather v." Also a tew good reels of film. Address OKLAHOMA, care of Moving Picture World. HELP "WANTED. lie BIJOU TIIE WANTED Flrst-i lass m ATER Jamestown, N. V. WANTED — Combined Piano Player and Singer, with experience; a u l position for a Blngle lady. from 22 to 28 years old, in a live town in the great State of Oklahoma. Address pianist, care M. P. World. WANTED — Men and women with Ideas suitable for moving pictures to write us Immediately; prospe, ins free. INTERNATIONAL MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE, Rochester, N. Y. THEATRES FOR SALE. FOR SALE— M. P. Theater in growing sei n. v. Making now over $100 per week. Selling on account of health. L. A. \V. care M. P. World. FOR SALE, or half interest in a moving picture :.n.l vaudeville theater. TOLLIO THEATER Easi 149th St.. Bronx, X. Y. FOR SALE— Moving Picture Theater; excellent opportunity; seating 300; selling on account of health; cheap If Bold at once. .1. T. KEMP, Findlay, Ohio. FOR SALE — THEATER in Indiana, or lease on same; a high-class proposition, and only those who ■ .Hi handle such may apply; will stand any investigation. L. P., care of Mo\ing Picture World. SITUATIONS WANTED, LECTURER and Manager; can make good anyid: will go anywhere. LECTURER, care M. P. World. OPERATOR— owns Power's No. :, ami dissolving machine; S yours' experience; salary mot OPERATOR, care XI. P. World. AT LIBERTY— Trapdnimnicr; full outfit for picture effects; also sing and lake piano. L. II.. musician, 152S Ramsey St.. Baltimore, Md. AT LIBERTY— Licensed operator and wife, A-l picture and vaudeville pianist. Best references. c. I.. PALMER. Box 307, Sidney. N. Y. OPERATOR — Licensed, onion, dishes a position; four years' experience. Address, by letter, HILL. 1442 West Farms Road, New Ymk City. MANAGER or operator, eight years' experience, desires to locate in or near New Y'ork City. Best references. Address s. J. WOLENS, 172 East SOth St.. New York City. 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^ $z/.j chines but our book entitled "The Motion Picture Theatre" tells all you want to know about the motion picture business and it 's your s for the asking. ArA Ynii SatUfiprl with y°ur Fi,m Servicc? Are lou jausnea !f not write us We get at least one copy of each of the 1 8 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. THEATRE FILM SERVICE CO., 85-87 Dearborn St., Chicago, I INDEPENDENT FILMS FILM IMPORT & TRADING CO. Nov. 1C — The Mysterious Luggage (Eclair) 675 Nov. 17— Goddess of the Sea (Le Lion) 860 Nov. 18 Julius Caesar (Itala) 850 Nov. 19— Love of Little Flora (Itala) 790 Nov. 20— A Mother's Heart (Ambrosio) 798 Nov. 22-27 — Napoleon's Game of Chess (Le Lion). Nov. 22-27— Legend of the Good Knight (Eclair). Nov. 22-27— All Bey's Dancing Drops (Duski). Nov. 22-27— Honest Little Rag Picker (R. & R.). Nov. 22 27— The Hostage (Ambrosio). Nov. 22-27— Heir of Claven Court Castle (Eclair). Nov. 22-27 — John Farley's Redemption (Eclair). Nov. 22-27— Mr. Sadman's Cure (It. & R.). Nov. 29-Dec. 6— Prof. Shortsight's Surprise (R.&R.). Nov. 29-Dec. 0— Servant of the Actress (Itala). Kov. 29-Dec. C — Explorer's Dream (R. & R.). Nov. 29-Dec. C — Marvelous Shaving Soap (Deutsche). Nov. 29-Dec. 0— Motor Cyclist (R. & R.). Nov. 29-Dec. 0— The Double Six ill. & R.). < Dee. 0 — Dr. I.yvenemup's Elixir (R. & R.). Nov. 29-Dec. 6 — The Painter's Idol (Eclain. Nov. 29-Dec. C — The Song that Reached Her Heart Nov. 29-Dec. C — Leopard Hunting in Abyssinia (Ambrosio). Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Per. GREAT NORTHERN FILM COMPANY. 9— Vagabond Life (Dr.) 412 9 — Adventures of an Emigrant (Com.).. 46* 16— The Red Domino (Dr.) 90S 23— The Bracelet 823 0— The Destiny of Paul Wang (Dr.) 840 10— The Suicide Woods (Com.) 426 10 — The Short-sighted Governess 272 10— Yachtlne on the Baltic 230 1— A Boy Hero COO 1— Trollhattan 3S0 "IMP." INDEPENDENT MOVING PICTURE CO. OF AMERICA. Oct. 23 — Hiawatha About 985 Nov. 1 — Love's Stratagem 954 Nov. S— Destiny S50 Nov. 15 — The Forest Ranger's Daughter 750 Nov. ir>— The Brave (?) Policeman 250 Nov. 29— Her Generous Way 950 NEW YORK MOTION PICTURE COMPANY. Sept. 10— The Paymaster (Dr.) 1000 Sept. 17— A Kentucky Planter (Dr.) 1000 Sept. 24 — A Squaw's Sacrifice (Dr.) 100* Oct. 1— Faithful Wife (Dr.) 1000 Oct. S— Dove Eye's Gratitude (Dr.) 1000 Oct. 15 — The Gold Seeker's Daughter 1000 Oet. 22— Iona. the White Squaw 1000 Oct. 29— Mexican's Crime 1000 Nov. 5— Young Deer's Bravery 950 Nov. 12 — The Ranchman's Wife 950 Nov. 19 — An Indian's Bride 1000 Nov. 20 — The Parson's Prayer (Drama) 550 Nov. 2fi — Dooley's Thanksgiving Turkey (Com.).. 400 Dec. 3 — The Message of an Arrow 1000 THE POWERS COMPANY. (Columbia Film.) Nov. 2 — Change of Complexion 950 Nov. 9 — All for the Love of a Girl 950 Nov. 16— The Gypsy's Regret 925 Nov. 23 — A Red Man's Love 830 Nov. 30 — Pressing Business S50 Dec. 7 — A Run for the Money 950 PHOENIX FILM CO. Aug. 16 — A Young Bachelor's Dream 820 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 1000 Oct. 7 — The North Pole Craze (Com.) 500 Oct. 7— A Child's Plea (Dr.) 500 Oct. 14— The Telephone Call 1000 Oct. 21 — A Broken Melody 1000 Oct. 28 — 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 WORLD FILM MFG. CO. Nov. IS — The Cost of Forgetfulness 348 Nov. IS — An Hour of Terror 537 *l*l__ T* J Ql%5{Vc ft«i«* U/av Every exhibitor who sees what we have done for our customers in shape of I IlC 1 IQv OmilS villi W C»y Film Service, and then reasons with himself will, nay must, give us atrial. A special assortment of Headllners. MO LEMONS. Films for sale at a reasonable Price PHILADELPHIA FILM EXCHANGE Offices: )4 North Members of the National Independent Moving Picture Alliance Ninth Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 8 Light Street, BALTIMORE, MD.