The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)

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•THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY ■27 Universal Animated Weekly No. 83 Enlisted Man Flirts With Death Get I'ncle Sam Recruits. — Noted acrobat docs stunts on edge of fifteenstory building. — Los Angeles, Cal. Sub-Titles. — H. A. McLoughlan, Battery A, Field Artillery. Fifteen stories up! — and enjoys the old rocking-chair. Kilties Land Recruits For Britain and A)\/erica. — In great MidWest drive many men answer call to colors. — Chicago, 111. Sub-titles. — Left to right — MajorGeneral Barry, U. S. A., Brig. Gen. White, British Army, and Commander Moffett, Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The Kaiser's fighters call them "The 'Ladies from Hell' "— In battle they PROVED it! Novel Trans-Continental Test Trip. — Elk team to travel from New York to Frisco to determine value for war purpose. — Milwaukee, Wis. Gale Henry In a One-Reel Joker Released Week of Aug. 27. Gale's hodcarrying father wins a li wad in a Alley. They give your fans an exhibition "Busting Into Society" If you want to give your patrons a comedy treat, book this one reel Joker and let them watch Gale Henry doing a burlesque of the "high society" stuff. To Sub-Titles. — Prof. Frank Clemons and his elks — "Revo and Rud." The Government has thousands of elks which may have to do their bit. Negroes' Protest a Silent Parade. — 3,500, without smiles or speech, carry banners protesting against recent race riotS; — New York City. West Coast Dolphins In Speed Contest.— In 200-yard swim at Hawaiian Carnival, human fish smash records. — Alameda, Cal. Sub-Title. — Champion Norman Ross and his "Little Minnow." Roosevelt Thrills Moose In World Convention. — Praises their Americanism and congratulates them on their splendid showing. — Pittsbu/rgh, Pa. Sub-Title.— "We cannot afford to count for our safety on anything but our OWN armed strength!" House Cat Mothers Deserted Chicks. — Has been trained to protect them against other cats and dogs. — Chicago, III. Sub-Title. — "What on earth could be fairer than this?" Norwegian Food Commission Here. — Headed By Arctic explorer, Nansen, prominent Norwegians come to discuss neutral trade. — An American port. Sub-Title. — Dr. Nansen, scientist, former Norwegian Ambassador to Great Britain. Open Switch! — Engineer and fireman pay with lives in disastrous wreck of troop train. — Pearland, Tex. Sub-Title.— What WAS the engine? Primitive Americans Inspect Dry Land Battleship "Recruit." — In ancient type of stage-coach they visit replica of modern sea fighter. — Union Square, New York City. Sub-Titles. — Greeted by Lieutenant Hawks. Not like the bow and arrow! Like all good Americans, they salute the flag. Asking for {he "Indian Sign" for despotism. Roman Catholic Fighters At Military Mass. — Famous 69th New York, clad in khaki, goes to St. Patrick's Cathedral for impressive ceremony. — New York City. The World's Greatest Fighting Hawk. — Captain Guynemer, French flyer, has brought down forty-five German airmen. — S omew her e-inFrance. (Official French Wanr Pictures) Sub-Titles. — With his wings on. This gentle-looking Frenchman — in fact a "Flying Devil" — receives the Legion of Honor. Cartoons by Hy. Mayer, World Famous Caricaturist. WEEKLY Catches All Interest infiivFeatures in a Week^s News Folks are interested in America's use of military appliances which Universal Animated Weekly shows in actual operation. It also "catches" other news items of general interest. Every inch of the film is of absorbing interest. It leaves a longing in the fan's mind for "more of it." It's a good paying investment for every Exhibitor. Book it! If your nearest Universal Exchange hasn't a print, fill in the coupon. 1600 Bradway, N. Y.: Gentlemen — Send me at once full particulars Weekly Service of Universal Animated Weekly. Name _ Address. Town