Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1915)

July 10, 1915 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 5^? rozemost (uico/nTrfover IHEN the Charter Features Corporation decided on the Lincoln Idea for its initial how to the public, there was only one man in all the country to lead and inspire the work. Of the host of Lincoln workers, lecturers, actors, playwrights, essayists, impersonators, there has stood out head high and foremost for fifteen years — B enjamin Chapin. By physical appearance, manner, ideals — Lincoln. He has come to be known throughout America as "The Lincoln Man." But if Chapin were merely the the actor in the Cycle, he would not have been sufficient. So we are fortunate in that Chapin means more, far more to the Lincoln movement. Chapin is the first and premier figure in all the Lincoln propaganda. Chapin is leading America to a better understanding of its noble President, believing in so doing he is spreading a gospel of true Americanism. He has believed always in his mission. And in proof of it he has given his life to it. Chapin has been honored by all who knew Lincoln. And the great public that flocked to him in vaudeville, and the legitimate stage, and that loved him on the Lyceum Circuit and the lecture platform, will follow him to the movie theatre. » (Continued on next fage) A new departure not a serial, or a series, but a succession of big features, each a distinctive unit and a powerful play, yet fitting into the progression of the whole. Gives the Exhibitor the pulling power of the serial without its defects. Charter Features Corporation Announces A CYCLE OF PHOTO DRAMAS Based on the Life of Lincoln Under the direction of Benjamin Chapin, the foremost Lincoln Authority and Impersonator. 29 productions in all — each a 4 or 5 reeler. Based on the life of Abraham Lincoln — each unit of the Cycle is a distinct entity, a drama of supreme force — and a feature of single-program intention — yet fitting into the progression of incidents that occupied the career of the Great Emancipator. Not made to educate but to entertain. No picture more exciting or well made. Yet an education anyway. Releases One each Six Weeks First release day announced in forth-coming issue of the World Charter Features Corporation Announces PRODUCTION THE FIRST IN THE LINCOLN CYCLE Made under the direction of Benjamin Chapin, the fore, most Lincoln Authority and Impersonator. ENTITLED "OLD ABE 99 THE PIONEER ADVENTURE OF GRANDFATHER LINCOLN 5 reels — a play of Boone and old Lincoln. Just as moving as anything you've ever shown. CHARTER FEATURES CORPORATION 110 WEST 40th STREET, NEW YORK BENJAMIN CHAPES, Inspirator