The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)

30 THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY <MiimiiMP ANNOUNCE Harry Carey in "Love's Lariat." "Saving the Family Name." "Wanted— A Home." "End of the Rainbow." "A Stranger from Somewhere." "The Bugler of Algiers." "The Eagle's Wings." "The Price of Silence." "The Honor of Mary Blake." "The Right to be Happy." "Black Orchids." "The Piper's Price." "Her Soul's Inspiration." "God's Crucible." "The Devil's Payday." "The Mysterious Mrs. M."" "The Reward of the Faithless." COMING "The Man Who Took a Chance." "The Saintly Sinner." "The Boy Girl." For Bookings Communicate toitk your local BLUEBIRD Exchange, or Emteutiva Offices of BLUEBIRD Photoplays (Inc.) 1600 Broadway, N. Y. BLUEBIRD IDEAS ants. G« to your local newspaper manager and tell him that you will donate the prizes and give his newspaper publicity on your screen if he will co-operate with you in holding the contest. The stories he receives as the result of the contest will give the editor new sidelights on a large number of people in town and he will be glad to work hand in hand with you. Announce the contest by means of the following circular and have the newspaper run similar copy: VERY one has at some time in ^his life, ri.sked his all to obtain the coveted prize. A stunt that takes advantage of this fact, and that can be put over very cheaply may be used profitably to bring in BIG business on 'THE MAN WHO TOOK A CHANCE." In conjunction with your local newspaper arrange to hold a contest — giving three prizes for the three best stories describing the most thrilling incidents in the lives of the contest ?????????????'' 3 DID YOU EVER TAKE A 3 3 CHANCE ? 3 Every red-blooded American T has at some time in his life T risked his all to obtain the H coveted prize! H What was the biggest R chance you ever took? R THREE (3) PRIZES E will be awarded to the E three persons whose stories E describing their experi E ences prove to be the most thrilling. The winner of each prize will be awarded P a pass to the (name) P Theatre good for (no) R Admissions. Write YOUR R story (notover 350 I words) in a clear, legible I hand, and address it to Z "THE MAN WHO TOOK Z A CHANCE" E Care of (name here) the E atre. The names of the S winners will be announced S on (Date) (Insert date of showing), or you may leave YOUR story at 3 (newspaper oflBce) 3 Another good stunt is to dress a nian in a cowboy's outfit and have him distribute cards containing the following copy: What would YOU do? If, after receiving this letter of introduction : Dear Uncle and Aunt: — This will introduce Lord Radleigh, a dear friend of mine, who has just arrived from over the water. Any courtesy you may extend to him will be more than appreciated. WILBUR. You took the guest into your own home, only to find that your bouse has been robbed, that there was no such person as Lord Radleigh, and that the imposter and your only daughter were missing, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? SEE "THE MAN WHO TOOK A CHANCE" at (name here) THEATRE (date) and leam what was done when all these events transpired. WITH THE EXHIBITORS CANADIAN NOTES. By W. A. BACH. IXriNNIPEG, Man.— The motion Picture Exhibitors of the city of Winnipeg held a meeting recently in the offices of the Dominion Theatre, Winnipeg, in regard to forming an exhibitor's association. The following officers were elected: Mr. Hyde, Manager of the Crescent Theatre, President; Mr. Kershaw, Manager of Wonderland Theatre, Vice-President; Mr. Jones, Manager of Columbia TTieatre, Treasurer; Mr. Wilson, Manager of Lyceum Theatre, Secretary. It has been decided that the name of the association be "The Provincial Motion Picture Exhibitors' Association," and the following fees have been decided upon. All theatres with a seating capacity of over 500, $1 per month; all theatres with a seating capacity under 500, 50 cents a month; all theatres in the Province outside of Winnipeg, 50 a month. Mr. Geo. Semper of Brandon was also present at the meeting. It is rumored in this city that the Government is going to try and put into effect a bill which will mean the censoring of all newspaper ads; all posters must be censored and charged for at the rate of 2% cents per sheet, but the worst of all is, that there is talk of a bill going through which will give the Government power to recall any film showing in any theatre providing a petition for its withdrawal is signed by 25 people. (Continued on next page)