Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1911)

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Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Jul-Sep 1911
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Jul-Sep 1911)
Leaf #:
000890
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",nyarc-museumofmodernar
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
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:
July 25, 2024
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872 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD Music for the Picture By CLARENCE E. SINN A CORRESPONDENT wants to know if there is an exchange dealing in perforated rolls for playerpianos. I have held this inquiry over until I could learn something definite, but so far have not had the time. If there is such an exchange doubtless some of the readers of the Moving Picture World can give us the required information regarding location and terms. If there is not it seems to me there is room for something of the kind. Why cannot the users of player-pianos get together and conduct their own exchange. A little classified ad in this paper would get it started at small expense and bring quick results. I think it is worth the correspondent's while to try it. Moose Jaw, Sask., wants to know who publishes the music to picture of "Faust." Pathe Freres released a picture in two parts on that subject and published music for the same. Apply to your exchange for the music or write directly to the manufacturers, Pathe Freres, New York City, N. Y. The Thanhouser people had a chance to issue a picture with music, but they passed it up, which is much to be regretted. They gave us the picture all right — "Romeo and Juliet," and they are to be complimented on their work throughout. But such a fine production deserves fitting surroundings of which music is not the least important. The opera of the same title (and story) would furnish ample material for a competent musician to make a score from. I saw the picture at several houses and in each case the house was crowded to capacity and a long line waiting for the next show. That and the fact that each seemed to thoroughly enjoy the picture and heartily applauded each reel would seem to indicate that the general public appreciates high-class films and will show such appreciation in the way it counts for the most; i. e., money at the door and applause for the show. I had the good fortune to hear the picture accompanied by very creditable music at a couple of places —notably at Sittner's Theater, Chicago. I did not learn the pianist's name, but desire to compliment her for good work. I am offering a few suggestions for music for this picture which is selected mostly from popular catalogues, for the reason that this music is likely to be familiar to the majority of my readers. I am not offering this as the best selection, but as the most practical inasmuch as it is within the immediate reach of many. And of those who have not got the numbers mentioned, I believe they are sufficiently known to substitute music of a like nature. But I hope the next time anyone issues a splendid classic like this one they will include music in the production. I have an inquiry about a book of moving picture music which has leather tabs fastened to and protruding from its edges. These are numbered like an index. Does anyone know of such a publication? ROMEO AND JULIET (Thanhouser). .. Part I. 1. Martenique Intermezzo (or Allegretto) till sub-title Lapulet and Montague, etc." 2. Heroic till combat, then — 3 Agitato till end of combat. 4 G?,votte tin "Romeo is Persuaded, etc." 5. Allegretto (similar to No. 1) till "Romeo and Juliet Meet. ■* 6 Valse Lento till they form for dance. 7 Minuet slow and well marked till dancers exit then«. La Cinquantine till "His Name is Romeo, etc.," then 9 Val&e Lento till "But Soft, What Light Through Yonder W indow. 10. Intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rusticana" or something similar till Romeo Entreats the Good Friar, etc " rl p!f!!e-r B£\S trl1 "JulteTt,s °Id Nurse Ac*s as Messenger." 12. Reverie (The Roses Honeymoon) till change of scene 13. Gavotte till "Then Hie You Hence, etc " 14. Valse Lento till "Holy Church Incorporate." Then: 15. Rehgioso till garden scene, then: 10. Light pretty waltz movement or semi-sentimental, effect) °ne pian'st use "°h Prom'se Me" with good 17 Swell or change to sentimental for finish. . c Part II. 1. bemi-mystenous till next scene. 2. Agitato at duel till they stop fighting, then 3. Short plaintive till second duel. 4. Agitato till end of scene. 5. Religioso all through scene. At change: 6. Pathetic till "Juliet's Father Not Knowing, etc." 7. Waltz movement till Juliet is alone with her father. 8. Reverie (The Harvest Moon) till Friar opens door for her. 9. Semi-religious till Juliet appears in the garden. etc." 10. Reverie (Heart's Ease) till "Believing Juliet to be Dead." 11. Pathetic till "Paris, Who Loved Juliet." 12. Pathetic (minor key — suggestive of funeral) till "Stop Thy Unhallowed Toil." 13. Agitato pp. swell for combat. Then: 14. Plaintive till "The Friar Learns That His Letter to Romeo." 15. Mysterious till Juliet rises. 16. Plaintive till change of scene. 17. Mysterious till Friar enters the tomb. 18. Plaintive (minor key) till end. Suggestions are also appended for music to following pictures: AT JONES' FERRY (Edison). 1. Country dance till stop dancing. 2. Lively intermezzo (two-step) till Boss Strikes Young Jones. 3. Hurry p. and f. till change of scene. 4. Moderato (Miama-Remick) till girl falls in river. 5. Agitato — long, till sub-title "A Chance for Revenge." 6. Short moderato till change. 7. Agitato till girl is rescued, then: 8. Plaintive till men shake hands. 9. Waltz or lively till finish. THE HEART OF JOHN BARLOW (Selig). 1. Allegro moderato ("Kisses," pub. by C. K. Harris) till letter. 2. Sentimental (Apple Blossoms — Leo Feist) till John meets Paul with satchel. 3. Agitato p. and f. (long) till Paul is locked in closet. 4. Same as No. 2 till finish. THE PARSON AND THE BULLY (Nestor). 1. Lively ("Wildflower Intermezzo") till next scene. 2. Mission Hymn (When she sits at organ) till crowd enters. 3. Hurry when parson knocked down till sub-title "The Next Day." 4. Spring Dreams (pub. by Feist) till "The Young Clergy man." 5. Lively till "A Few Days Later." 6. Any "cowboy" tune ("Broncho Nell") till bully strikes young clergyman. Then Agitato till girl, comes front. 7. Intermezzo ("Lily of the Prairie" two-step) till sub title: "Saturday Afternoon." 8. Any "cowboy" song chorus till "For the Church." 9 Waltz till "Round One." 10. Lively music. N. B. — There are five rounds fought. Use lively music for each round and waltz between rounds. After sub-title "The Knockout" short triumphant in march tempo till "Sunday Morning." 11. A few bars of mission hymn till men enter, then change to any neutral; moderato, waltz or intermezzo. AFRICAN SHARPSHOOTERS (Gaumont). 1. March to open, continue through two scenes, then: 2. "Oriental Dance" (Herbert's; pub. by Witmark) till change. 3. Mystic Shrine (Oriental intermezzo) till finish. GIVING THE HIGH SIGN TO WOMAN HATERS (Gaumont). 1. Beethoven's "March From the Ruins of Athens" till change of scene. 2. Intermezzo "Iris" (pub. by Witmark) till "Bringing the Presents, etc." 3. "Egyptian Love Dance" (Pryor; pub. by Carl Fischer) till sub-title "Discovered Making Love to Helen, etc."' 4. Pearl of the Harem (pub. by F. A. Mills) till finish.