Moving Picture World (May 1919)

Mav 3, 1919 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 671 Part of the Los Angeles Crowd Which Saw "The Unpardonable Sin." The Kinema took in $15,842 on the Garson feature during Holy Week. RIALTO CELEBRATES THIRD ANNIVERSARY Managing Director Riesenfeld Gives Special Program During Theatre's Birthday Week A MOST appropriate and pleasing program is presented at the Rialto, New York, this week, in honor of that theatre's third anniversary. Managing Director Hugo Riesenfeld has so harmonized his entertainment as to make the anniversary program one that stands out even in the Rialto's record. So much already has been said about the Rialto's superfluity. The show opens with Franz Liszt's "Second Hungarian Rhapsody," rendered in all its wierd symphony by the Rialto orchestra, conducted by Mr. Riesenfeld and Nat W. Finston. The overture is replete with the spirit of the nomad, and all the lure of a gypsy's life is brought out in the music. This is heigh;.er ci by a Czimbalom solo played by Bela Nyary. Short Subjects First. First on the screen is seen the Rialto Magazine and "Silk Hat Harry" cartoon. This reel is followed by a contralto solo, "Mighty Lak' a Rose," sung by Julia Henry. The fourth number is an excellent Robert C. Bruce-Educational scenic, titled "The Wolf of the Tetons," which brings the viewer to the western rim of the Jackson Hole in Wyoming. The quartette from "Rigoletto" is sung by Ann Rosner, Mme. Pascova, Martin Brefer and Edoardo Albano. The feature photoplay is William S. Hart's "The Money Corral," an Artcraft production which was written and directed by William S. Hart. The Hart picture is followed by a Charlie Chaplan revival, "The Adventurer." The program closes with the "Hallelujah Chorus," played on the organ by Arthur Depew. long period of observation of the Goldwyn studios in operation and a study of the ever changing development of the art of the motion picture, Mr. Goldwyn brings with him a definite idea of the scope and direction of the company's plans for the coming season. Mrs. O'Grady Fails to Meet Advertisers FIFTH Deputy Police Commissioner Ellen O'Grady failed to appear at the weekly meeting of the Associated Motion Picture Advertisers, Inc., Thursday, April 24, in response to the association's invitation to be present and amplify the statements embodied in her recently published tirade about the alleged immorality of motion pictures. On motion, the association unanimously voiced its appreciation of the work of Harry Reichenbach and N. T. Granlund, who constituted the special committee appointed to handle the matter. Bert Adler and Joseph L. Kelley were added to the committee, which was continued in office, and empowered to take care of the publicity which may be necessitated by the situation. Mr. Kinney, of the stafi of Editor and Publisher, was present and addressed the members on the attitude of newspaper publishers in the matter of publicity for motion pictures. Mr. Kinney contented himself with explaining this attitude as he found it, and his remarks provoked a spirited discussion which brought out many valuable suggestions. The following were elected to membership: C. C. Pettijohn, of Exhibitors Mutual; H. P. Diggs, Independent Sales Corporation; Joseph L. Kelley, Rothapfel Pictures Corooration, and Kenneth MacGowan, Goldwyn. SIGNAL CORPS OVERSEAS FILMS ON SALE War Department Exhibits Official Pictures for Benefit of the Press and News Weeklies A Goldwyn to Return May 1. Samuel Goldwyn, president of the Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, will return to the executive offices in New York about May 1 from an extended stay at the Goldwyn studios at Culver City, Cal. News from the Goldwyn chief executive indicates that no effort will be spared to acquire the finest literary material available suitable for picture production for the coming season. After a N exhibition of official war pictures made in Europe by the Signal Corps of the army was given in the projection room of the International Film Service, 729 Seventh avenue, New York, on Tuesday, April 22. The showing was held for the purpose of disposing of 6,715 feet of film to the news weekly men, a number of whom were present along with members of the press. The film shown is only a small portion of the vast amount stored away in the archives of the War Department, and covers the activities of about ten different American divisions, including pictures of France, Belgium, Germany and Russia. Panoramic views of "No Man's Land" and other devastated areas contain undeniable proof of the great struggle. Pictures of positions captured and many incidents in connection with American participation in the war from port to occupation of enemy territory are to be seen. A group of interesting scenes were taken with the 332d Infantry in Italy in the area including Ipplis, Brazzano and the village of Cormons. The entry of the French into Brussels, a visit of King George V to Paris in November, 1918, and the evacuated German lines showing huts, postoffice headquarters, machine gun nests and other evidences of Hun occupation are scenes which will hold interest. Pictures of many famous personages of the war also are included. The American soldiers at Archangel holds considerable footage in this group of films. It is announced that official pictures will be shown periodically in New York, probably at the Army Building, Thirtyfourth street and Eighth avenue, for the convenience of film producers and distributors who may desire to make purchases. Walthall to Appear in Six Pictures Made by Pioneer ARRANGEMENTS have been completed between Smiling Billy Parsons, president of the National Film Corporation, and M. H. Hoffman, general manager of the Pioneer Film Corporation, by which Harry B. Walthall will appear in a series of six productions to be made by the latter company. This deal marks the entry of the Pioneer company into the production field, and is in accordance with its announced policy of supplying exhibitors with high class features. The stories of the pictures in which Mr. Walthall will appear will be especially chosen for him, and great care is being taken to select only those which will be best suited to him and show his talents to the best advantage. A number of manuscripts have already been read, and announcement will soon be made as to the name and nature of the first production to be made under this arrangement, which was consummated on Mr. Parsons' recent trip to the East. It is announced that supporting casts will be carefully selected, types and ability being given more consideration than names, and that a director who has many successes to his credit will handle the details of production.