Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1913)

Page scan 000352 from Moving Picture World

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Jan-Mar 1913
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1913)
Leaf #:
000352
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
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:
May 30, 2024
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338 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD The Prosecuting Attorney |i The )'oung county prosecutor secures the conviction of a noted criminal who threatens to even the score. On his way to prison the criminal escapes and is about to wreak vengeance on the attorney when a trivial lAbident places the desperate man in the power of the prosecutor, who turns him over to the officers. Released Monday, February 3rd. One and three-sheet posters. In the Power of Blacklegs Three Suitors and a Dog Through the influence of blackleg associates the 30ung man falls from grace and takes money from the cash box in his father's store. Suspicion is '■'directed toward the lady cashier, but an eyewitness exposes the guilty one. A terrible lesson comes home to the youth and he becomes a respected mem ■ 'ber of societ}-. Released Wednesday, February 5th. One and three-sheet posters. Three suitors find that the object of their affections is giving most of her attention to a pet dog. They enter into a conspiracy to eliminate the dog, but when they attempt to "double cross" each other in an effort to win the girl, they l9se out altogether. (On the" same Reel.) The Matrimonial Venture of the Bar X Hands A party of eastern girls, escorted by a chaperon, visit a western ranch and create a stir among the lonesome cowboys. The girls are not impressed with the western .swains and' they return^minus a chaperon. Released Friday, Feb. 7th. Lady Peggy's Escape Soldiers serving under Queen Bess make a raid into Ireland and drive the rightful owners out o{ their houses. Lady Peggy makes a thrilling escape, gathers her people together, and all flee to France. This entire magnificent production was made in Ireland".' Released Saturday, Feb. 8th. One and three-sheet four-color posters. Special Release, Friday, February 7th A Two-Reel Feature The Last Blockhouse A Spectacular Indian Story produced by an all star company of players One, three and six-sheet posters Kalem Company 235-239 W. 23d St., New York