Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1914)

Page scan 00027 from Moving Picture World

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Jan-Mar 1914
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Jan-Mar 1914)
Leaf #:
00027
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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THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 21 n£L£AS£D rUB3£lA)i JAM Sm mmmmk IN TWO FARTS. " JERRY'S UNCLE'S NAMESAKE" THE FIRST TUESDAY SPECIAL FEATURE A HAPPY START FOR THE NEW YEAR A Jaiigh at the beginning. A laugh all through. Closing with a bigger Laugh. Jerry is unwillingly made the father of a baby girl, twins, triplets and quadruplets. He names the first after his uncle, but loses out on the others. TWO SPECIAL FEATURES EACH IN TWO PARTS TUESDAY AND SATURDAY EVERY WEEK "THE STREET SINGERS" THE FIRST SATURDAY SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE NEW YEAR Showing the results of Industry and Thrift. A humble beginning makes a gpreat ending, bringing with it happiness and prosperity; in a Moving Picture Producing Studio. Showing the marvelous workings of the great Modern Industry. "HER HUSBAND'S FRIEND" Western Drama. Monday, December 29th He proves the wife's friend too, in time of her need. Their marriage is the result of true friendship and respect for each other. "HIS SECOND WIFE" "THE BABY SHOW" Drama and Educational Tuesday, December 30th I. His second venture in matrlmonv is a hasty affair. It proves a wise and happy one. ANITA STEWART and E. K. LINCOLN are the leads. 2. Worth seeing. It teaches a lot that we should know. "THE EDUCATION OF AUNT GEORGIANNA" Comedy. Wednesday, December 31st Iler niece has courage, a mind of her own. Her nephew asserts his independence. Auntv is convinced and consents to their marrias^e. M.\URICE COSTELLO and Mary Charleson are the principals. "THE SECRET OF THE BULB" Drama. Thursday, January 1st, 1914 A child's mischievoU'Sness leads to accusation against an innocent girl. The sprouting of a tulip bulb reveals the tiyjth and brings happiness to all. "MISADVENTURES OF A MIGHTY MONARCH" Comedy. Friday, January 2nd .JOHN BUNNY as King and LILLIAN WALKER as Queen of the Coney Island Mardi Gras, make troubles with John's wife. FLORA FIX'CH. A tramp robs him of his regal robes and happiness is restored. "THE STREET SINGERS" Comedy-Drama. Special Feature in Two Parts Saturday, January 3rd He was rich, she is only a street singer. They marry and sing their nay into riches. They become moving picture players and gain greater fame and fortune. Their success brings joy to their opposing families. W'allie Van and Lillian Walker are the singers. SIX A WEEK "FRANCINE" Western Drama MONDAY, .lANLTARY jth "OFFICER JOHN DONOVAN" DRAMA. SPECTAL FEATURE IN TWO PARTSTUESDAY, JANL^ARY 6th "DIANA'S DRESS REFORM" Comedy WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7th "THEIR INTEREST IN COMMON" "MONTANA STATE FAIR" Drama and Topical THURSDAY, JANUARY 8th "BUNNY'S MISTAKE" Comedy FRIDAY, JANU.ARY 9th "JERRY'S UNCLE'S NAMESAKE" COMEDY, SPECI.\L FEATURE IN TWO PARTSSATURDAY, JANU.ARY loth THE VITAGRAPH COMPANY RELEASES A COMEDY EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. A SPECIAL FEATURE IN TWO PARTS EVERY TUESDAY AND SATURDAY. \'ITAGRAPH ONE, THREE AND SIX SHEET POSTERS— 7 .x 9 PHOTOS OF \'ITAGRAPH PLAYERS. BEGINNING THE NEW YEAR. BROADWAY STAR FEATURES, SURPASSING ALL PKE\IOUS \'ITAGRAPH ACHIEVEMENTS. THE VITAGRAPH CO. OF AMERICA East ISth Street and Locust Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.