Moving Picture World (April-June 1915)

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
April-June 1915
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Apr-Jun 1915)
Leaf #:
00048
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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38 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD April 3, 1915 THE GIRL AND THE BACHELOR J A Two-Act Romantic Comedy featuring Tom Moore and Marguerite Courtot George Blandon, who hated the very sight of girls, vowed he'd never marry. His mother, however, decided otherwise and plotted to have him wed Jean, her orphaned niece. The result is one of the most amusing and interesting romantic comedies we have ever filmed. Released Monday, April 12th. Be sure and get the 1, 3 and 6-Sheet, 4-coIor Lithographs. A "HAM" COMEDY The "Pollywogs'" Picnic Ham, alias "General Information," and his army, consisting of Bud, are the guests of honor at the "PoUywogs* " picnic. Your patrons will laugh themselves into hysterics because of what befalls the two adventurers. Are you showing "HAM" Comedies? Released Tuesday, April 13th. 1 and 3-Sheet, 4-color Lithographs for all "HAM" Comedies. The Third Commandment Tom Moore and Marguerite Courtot in a Three-Act Feature Production "Thou shall not lake Ihe name of the Lord thy Cod in rain" —in his desire to get his rival out of the way, Roth deliberately breaks this commandment. A story with a powerful moral. Released in REGULAR SERVICE! Released Friday, April 16th. Special 1, 3 and 6Sheet, 4-coIor Lithographs. The Voice From the Taxi Two-Act Episode of The Girl Detective Series A cry for help which issues from a passing taxi, attracts the attention of Kalem's Girl Detective and causes her to tackle the most baffling mystery yet. Get this headliner! Released Wednesday, April 14th. Strong 1, 3 and 6Sheet, 4-color Lithographs. The Girl Engineer An Episode of the Hazards of Helen Railroad Series The vile plot to ruin the owner of the "Hope" mine; Helen's heroism in foiling the plotters — these are the incidents which make this episode a little better than those which preceded it. Released Saturday, April 17th. Striking: 1 and 3-Sheet, 4-color Lithographs. Kalem Company 235-239 West 23rd Street New YorR City, N. Y.