Moving Picture News (Jan-Dec 1911)

THE MOVING PICTURE NEWS 19 and where he played the part of the "Doctor"; "Alerely Alary Ann," with Eleanor Robson; "Rip Van Winkle," and a long, long list of others, too long for me to remember. ]\Ir. Bassett figures in one of the accompanying illustrations from ■'Let Us Smooth the Way." On Saturday, September 23, the Nestor Film Co. will release a split comedy reel: "Mutt and Jeff" and another comedj in one reel. There will be also a regular series of scientific subjects gotten out in the near future. Air. Fahrney, who made a slight study of surgery when in the army, proposes getting out some films on scientific surgery — experimenting with X-rays, etc. Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Aug. 35, 1911. Mr. D. Worth-while Horsley, 147 Fourth Avenue, New York. Dear sir: Just a word in acknowledgment of my appreciation of your excellent films, because, when a company is earnestly endeavoring to furnish its patrons with films that are really worth while" it is also worth-while on the part of the operators and exhibitors to "project" the full force of their sympathy, appreciation and co-operation upon the curtain of such endeavors. Personally I have learned to cease my worry when "Nestors'' are on my program; and, as the inimitable Mutt would say, "Everybody butta sure nuff boob has gotta have 'em." Yours for excellence. W. H. CUZNER, Crown Theater. Los Angeles, Cal., August 22, 1911. Mr. David Horsley, J ew York, N. Y. Dear sir: "Mutt and Jeff" have broken all records for attendance at this popular place of amusement. We have had many special releases including "Buffalo Jones Lassoing Wild Animals," "Automobile Race," fight pictures, "Cheyenne Cowboy Celebration," etc., but "Jilutt and Jeff," which we receive from the Aliles Bros.' Los Angeles office, have reached a record which we think will never be equalled in this theater. Taking into consideration that these films were used during the hottest days in August, we feel more than justified in sending our best wishes to the Nestor people for their successful pictures. Hoping to receive some more "Alutt and Jeff" pictures at an early date, we are. Yours very truly, Hogan & Jensen, Proprietors of Isis Theater. VICTOR FILM SERVICE, CLEVELAND First annual banquet of the Victor Film Service Company, Cleveland, O., was held at the Hollenden Hotel, Wednesday, September 6, 1911. HORS D'OUVRES D'aily change Blue Point Cocktail a la Powers Bison Cocktail Imp Radishes StufTed Celery Misear Olives D'Lux Itala PROGRAMS Strained okra en cups D'Yankee IN ADVANCE Plain Fried Soft Shell Crabs La Champion Pommes Failles Eclair Rex Champagne POSTERS Larded Milk Fed Chicken Reliance, Casserolle Solax Green Corn and Peppers en Croustade Sweet Potato Glace, Nestor BANNERS American Chiffonade of Lettuce Combination, Egg Dressing SERVICE A LA VICTOR Great Northern Alaska SoufHes My Lady Demi Tasse Ambrosio Music La Thanhouser THANHOUSER'S "HONEYMOONERS" A very excellent comedy picture entitled "The Honeymooners," was exhibited at the Sales Company's offices on Wednesday. The picture is intensely amusing — so much so that even the operator shook with laughter while he worked. It treats of a young couple who have just been married. The opening scene shows them receiving the congratulations of their friends. Meantime the carriage which is to convey them to the depot drives up to the door, bedecked most profusely with wreaths of flowers and a quantity of white ribbon. The two are panic-stricken at the idea of so much publicity, and straightway scheme to outwit their friends by each taking separate autos to the depot. The bride gets away successfully without anyone being the wiser, but the groom, not being as fortunate, is pelted with confetti and rice. However, he succeeds in getting a taxi and is soon on his way to the depot to meet his bride. Cruel Fate, however, intervenes, for the auto in which he has taken flight breaks down. The bride gets on the train and is whisked away down the tracks just as he is about to put his foot on the step of the car. She has no money, and is put off the train when not far out from the town. She starts to walk back, tires and sits down. He, meantime, has caught another train, which is stopped on account of a freight train wreck ahead. The wreck is actually shown, the righting of the huge locomotive, etc., which IS very interesting and edifying. At last the track is cleared for the passenger train and it goes on its way. They pass the bride sitting on the side of the bank, with her little white dog in her lap and her grip at her side. The groom, seeing her, rings the conductor's bell, which of course stops the train. He jumps off the end car, and is seen embracing his bride on the roadside. The last that is seen of them they are whizzing along the track on the back of a hand-car, dog, valises and all. MR. J. V. WARD RETURNED FROM VACATION Mr. J. V. Ward, of the Sales Company, has just returned from a two-weeks vacation spent at the beaches. THE ORTHO FILM COMPANY, Inc. Headquarters: New York, 40 East 12th Street. We require first-class representatives in every locality, to demonstrate our wonderful improvement in photography. We redevelop, clean and soften non-flammable and inflammable films. We remove scratches, blemishes, rain, flickers and all other defects from the film. Any old film, no matter how brittle, after it has passed through our Hochstetter process, is as good as the first run. Our prices are very moderate. Good salary and commission to able, active workers. Answer by mail only; will not be considered otherwise. SCANDINAVIAN FILM MANUFACTORY Wishes representative for the sale of its novelties. Only firms with capital and known with the branches are requested to send ticket to Moving Picture News, 30 West 13th St., New York City.