Moving Picture World (April-June 1915)

Page scan 0001646 from Moving Picture World

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
April-June 1915
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Apr-Jun 1915)
Leaf #:
0001646
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:
May 30, 2024
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1560 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD June 5, 1915 The Maj estic Motion Picture Co. PRESENTS FOR ITS TWO-PART FEATURE SUNDAY, JUNE 6 ~ THE LIVING DEATH With "Billie" West and F. A. Turner. A story of strong suspense and dramatic climax. "BILLIE" WEST 5! MAJESTIC AND KOMIC GUIDES FOR EXHIBITORS ^ (In which we try to tell only the truth about all Majestic and Komic releases.) A RIGHTFUL THEFT (1 Reel Majestic). Release date Tuesday, May 25. A pleasing rural comedy telling how the mortgages on the church and the widow's liome were lifted. LITTLE DICK'S FIRST CASE (1 Reel Majestic). Release date Friday, May 28. Little Dick and his side partner turn detectives and come somewhat to grief. An all-child story of unusual merit. OUT OF BONDAGE (2 Reel Majestic). Release date Sunday, May 30. A characteristic story with DOROTHY GISH in which she is freed from bad environment by a double tragedy that comes as a thrilling climax. GASOLINE GUS (1 Reel Komic). Release date Sunday, May 30. A farce of more than ordinary laugh -provoking qualities. Two rivals for the fair Fay's hand wind up in a wild ride that brings disaster to the guilty lover. HER FILMLAND HERO (1 Reel Majestic). Release date Tuesday, June 1. A child comedy number, with principal parts played by children. A little girl after a visit to a motion picture show dreams of her exciting experience with a child villain and hero. THE LIVING DEATH (2 Reel Majestic). Release date Sunday, June 6. A strongly presented drama telling of a jealous father's almost fatal deception by which he* thought to prevent his daughter's marriage. BRAVE AND BOLD (1 Reel Komic). Release date Sunday, June 6. A better than usual Komic number with Fay Tincher, Elmer Booth, Max Davidson and a strong company of Komic Players. The joke played on Father results in a deception which causes him to show unexpected bravery by which he captures the burglar. LOBBY DISPLAY New poses of Majestic and Komic players in sizes up to 5 feet high. Prices and particulars on request. Studios: 4500 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, Cal. Business 0£Fice: 71 West 23rd St., New York, N. Y. MAJESTIC MOTION PICTURE COMPANY m