Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1913)

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Jul-Sep 1913
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1913)
Leaf #:
000531
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
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:
September 21, 2023
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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 523 "The Adventures of Jacques." A French Romance Produced by Lorimer Johnston for the American. NOT unlike the hero of Dumas' "The Three Guardsmen" D'Artagnan, we are treated to a view of J. Warren Kerrigan as Jacques Le Grande in the costume of a cavalier, not as grotesque, of course, but the same general makeup, the same spirit of daring and thirst for adventure, on a mission that was to bring him fortune and fame. Jacques, a young nobleman, hails from Gascony. The family fortune has long since been depleted and Jacques is sent forth with only his "trusty steed" and his father's blessing; with the admonition "Be ready always to lay down your life for the King." Before he has journeyed far he encounters adventure. Approaching an inn he meets a number of cavaliers to whom the young man's sober mien and gallant bearing appear rather ludicrous. Upon his stern demand as to whether they might be laughing at him or his horse, they sarcastically inform him that it is his horse, of course, that has provoked them to laughter. Unabashed, he asserts his horse to be his friend and an apology must be made for the insult offered. This to these haughty dignitaries is more amusing than ever. A duel is fought and Jacques conquers his adversaries, so the apology is forthcoming. At the palace another drama is being enacted, but little did Jacques know what an important part he would be called to play at the imperial court. Scene from "The Adventures of Jacques" (American). The Queen leaves the palace for a walk, accompanied by a retinue of nobles, courtiers, and others, with Constance, a lady in waiting, bringing up the rear. Now the King had a failing for Constance, and though his attentions were not reciprocated, she dared not resist him. The charms of the fair Constance so smite the King that he has her brought before him, when he rapturously embraces and kisses her. This act of indiscretion is observed by the Queen, whose jealousy is kindled to a furious blaze, and the unfortunate Constance is ordered confined in a watch tower. The execution of this order is left to the Duke de Mon~ serrat and a nobleman, and we leave them as they ride with the imiprisoned Constance to their destination. Jacques in the meantime has not been inactive. After the encounter at the entrance to the 'Au Lion D' Or" Inn he retires to the room assigned to him by the host and from the window overhead hears his vanquished foes plotting against him. Drawing the curtains of his bed aside he places a long bench in the bed and covers it up with the bedclothes, giving the appearance of his having retired. Again drawing the curtains around the bed he extinguishes the light and secretes himself to await further developments. His vigil is soon rewarded by the stealthy approach ot his now bitter foes, who traw the curtains of the bed and, taking as careful aim as the dim ilUimmation from the moonlight will permit. Scene from "The Adventures of Jacques" (American). fire a pistol at what they presume to be the figure of their conqueror. Quick as a flash Jacques appears from his hiding place and with a few well directed thrusts of his rapier pierces the nonplused antagonists. _ His' further stay at the Inn is without other serious incidents, and after breakfasting the next morning he is off on his way. Riding along, one evening, he meets the duke and nobleman with Constance, whom he follows at a distance. At the watch tower he insists upon rescuing the imprisoned maiden, meets opposition, fights a duel and is successful in entering the structure, but is now repaid by himself being imprisoned with Constance. A thrilling escape is accomplished bj' means of a rope from the top of the tower. The duke, not to be outwitted, secures the assistance of his robber-band, and both Jacques and Constance are again captured and taken to the rendezvous of the robbers to await the pleasure of the duke. The two prisoners manage to free themselves and make good their escape. Constance is now taken to a convent, where the mother superior promises to guard over her welfare. In the meantime, the King, learning of the absence of Constance, upbraids the Queen and has her confined in the dungeons. His failure to secure possession of the object of his adoration so infuriates him that he heaps maledictions upon the church. His conduct causes indignation among the noblemen and a plot is formed to assassinate him.