Moving Picture World (Mar 1917)

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Mar 1917
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Mar 1917)
Leaf #:
000456
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 04, 2024
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1680 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD March 10, 1917 List of Current Film Release Dates (For Daily Calendar of Program Releases See Page 1658.) UlUGHATH. (Serial No.) The Conscience of Hassan Bey (ReIssue — Drama) 21545 His Wife's Story (Reissue — Two parts parts — Drama) 21549 Two Men of the Desert (Reissue — Drama) 21571 The Rehearsal (Reissue — Two parts — Drama) 21579 BSSANAY. Canlmated Nooz Pictorial No. 22 (Cartoon Comedy), and Yosemlte Valley No. 2 (Scenic) 21621 The Wide. Wrong Way (Fifth of "Is Marriage Sacred?" — Two parts — Drama) The Little Missionary ("Black Cat Feature" — Two parts — Drama) 21637-38 One on Him (Comedy), and Scenic on same reel 21640 The Sinful Marriage (Sixth of "Is Marriage Sacred?" — Two parts — Drama) 21651-52 What Would You Do? "Black Cat Feature's—Two parts — Drama) 21660-61 Canlmated Nooz Pictorial, No. 23 (Cartoon Comedy), and Alaskan Scenic on same reel The Magic Mirror (Seventh of "Is Marriage Sacred?" — Two parts — Dr.) Three Ways Out ("Black Cat Feature" — Two parts — Drama) Mr. Wright in Wrong (Comedy) Is Marriage Sacred? (No. 8, "Shifting Shadows" — Two parts — Drama) 21696-97 The Hoodoed Story ("Black Cat Feature"— Two parts — Drama) 21706-7 Canlmated Nooz Pictorial No. 24 (Cartoon Comedy) 21709 Alaskan Scenio on Same Reel 21709 Is Marriage Sacred? (No. 9, "Desertion and Non-Support" — Two parts — Drama) 21715-16 The Lighted Lamp (Black Cat Feature — Two parts — Drama). All in a Day (Cartoon Comedy), and an Alaskan Scenic on same reel. Is Marriage Sacred? (No. 10, "Ashes on the Hearthstone" — Two parts — Drama). A Four-Cent Courtship (Black Cat Feature — Two parts — Drama). Canimated Nooz Pictorial, No. 25 (Cartoon Comedy), and British Columbia (Scenic). The Extravagant Bride (No. 11 of "Is Marriage Sacred?" — Two parts — Drama). The Invisible Web (Black Cat Feature — Two parts — Drama). Tiny, Slim and Fat (Cartoon Comedy), and British Columbia Scenic on same reel. Is Marriage Sacred? (No. 12, "The Vanishing Woman" — Two parts — Drama). FORTUNE PHOTOPLAYS. Inspiration of Harry Larrabee. Mentioned in Confidence. 21663 21671-72 21682-83 21685 KALEM. The Fireman's Nemesis (No. 114 of "The Hazards of Helen" — Drama) . . 21C32 Cupid's Caddies (Comedy) 21(539 The Homesteader's Feud (No. 23 of "The Girl from Frisco" — Two parts —Drama) 21641-42 The Black Circle (No. 14 of "Grant, Police Reporter" — Drama) 21645 The Wrecked Station (No. 115 of "The Hazards of Helen" — Drama/ 21653 The Blundering Blacksmiths (Com.).. 21662 Wolf of Los Alamos (No. 24 of "The Girl from Frisco" — Two parts — Dr.) 21664-65 The Violet Ray (No. 15 of "Grant, Police Reporter" — Drama) 21668 The Railroad Claim Intrigue (No. 116 of "The Hazards of Helen" — Dr.)... 21676 The Safety Pin Smugglers (Comedy). 21681 The Dominion of Fernandez (No. 25 of "The Girl from. Frisco" — Two parts — Drama) 21686-87 The Net of Intrigue (No. 16 of "Grant, Police Reporter" — Drama) 21693 The Death Siding (No. 117 of "The Hazards of Helen" — Drama) 21700 Ghost Hounds ( Comedy) 21708 The Trap (.\'o. 17 of "Grant, Police Reporter" — Drama) 21712 The Prima Donna's Special (Drama).. 21717 The Model Janitor (Comedy). Winged Diamonds (No. 18 of "Grant, Police Reporter" — Drama) . The Sidetracked Sleeper (No. 119 of "The Hazards of Helen — Drama). A Flyer in Flapjacks (Comedy). The Screened Vault (No. 19 of "Grant, Police Reporter" — Drama). The Black Rider of Tasajara (an episode of "The American Girl" — Two parts — Drama). In the Path of Peril (an episode of "A Daughter of Daring" — Drama). SELIG. Starring in Western Stuff (Two parts — Comedy-Drama) 21614-15 Selig-Tribune No. 3 (Topical) 21617 Selig-Tribune No. 4 (Topical) 21625 The Making of Bob Mason's Wife (Dr.) 21633 Delayed In Transit (Two parts — Com.) 21633-34 Selig-Tribune No. 5 (Topical) 21C36 Selig-Tribune No. 6 (Topical) 21643 Cupid's Touchdown (Comedy) 21654 On Italy's Firing Line (Three parts — Drama) 21655-56-57 Selig-Tribune No. 7 (Topical) 21659 Selig-Tribune No. 8 (Topical) 21006 The Luck That Jealousy Brought (Dr.) 21677 Inst and Found (Two parts — Dr.).... 21678-79 Selig-Tribune No. 9 (Topical). Selig-Tribune No. 10 (Topical) . The Saddle Girth (Drama) 21081 210SS 21701 Cupid's Thumb Print (Two parts — Drama) 21702-8 Si'iig-'trinune Ho. 11 (Topical) 21706 Selig-Tribune No. 12 (Topical) 21710 A Strang Adventure (Drama) 21718 The Redemption of Red Mullin (Two parta — Drama). Selig-Tribune No. 13 (Topical). Selig-Tribune No. 14 (Topical). For Reward of Service (Comedy — Drama). The Great Treasure (Two parts — Drama). Selig-Tribune No. 15 (Topical). Selig-Tribune No. 16 (Topical). A Brother's Sacrifice (Drama). VIM FEATURE COMEDY. 21047 21867 21070 21680 21004 War Correspondents (Comedy) The Love Bugs (Comedy) It's All Wrong (Comedy) The Other Girl (Comedy) , A Job for Life (Comedy) Nora Declares War (Comedy). The Newlyweds' Mistake (Comedy). Happy Nat's Dilemma (Comedy). Art and Paint (Comedy). Harry's Pig (Comedy). Seeing Double (Comedy). This Is Not My Room (Comedy). A Deal in Furniture (Comedy). Deep Stuff (Comedy). Willie Walrus Pays Alimony (Comedy). VITA GRAPH. The Suitor of Slam (No. 5 of "The Dangers of Doris" — Broadway Star Feature — Comedy-Drama) 21714 The Vagabond (Drama) 21658 The Burlesque Blackmailers (6th of "The Dangers of Doris" Comedy) Drama — Broadway Star Feature) . . . His Little Spirit Girl (Comedy) 2100* The Valley of Lost Hope (Three parts — Drama) 21673-74-75 The Gang (No. 7 of "The Danger* of Doris" — Comedy — Drama — Broadway Star Feature) The Seventh Son (Drama). The Footllght Lure (No. 6 of the "Dangers of Doris" — Comedy — Drama) . Missing (Two parts — Drama). The Meeting (Drama). The Gang (No. 7 of the "Dangers of Doris" — Comedy — Drama) . Up and Down (No. 8 of "The Dangers of Doris" — Comedy-Drama) . Dimple's Baby (Two parts — Comedy-Drama). KNICKERBOCKER STAR FEATCRH. The Room of Mystery (Three parts — Drama) 21048-49-50 Crnpeort Trail (Throe parts — Dr.1 .. .21690-91-92 The Beloved Vampires (Three parts — Drama). OFFICIAL WAR FILMS. INC. February — The War. PUBLICITY ADVERTISING CLOCK Increase your receipts from $75 to $100 monthly auto Pat. No. 1,146,839 Other Patents Pending Correct time before the eyes of your patrons with advertisements changing matically every 30 seconds. Keep your screen free from commercial slides. A necessity and advertising medium combined. NOW OPERATING IN 50 THEATRES OF GREATER NEW YORK AND OTHERS THROUGHOUT THE , Every Clock Guaranteed. UNITED STATES AND HAWAII Write for partjcu £2," PUBLICITY CLOCK COMPANY, Inc. World Tower Building New York City If It's Saleable Among Motion Picture People The Quickest and Easiest Way to Find a Buyer Is to ADVERTISE IN THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD Circulation Plus the Confidence and Esteem of Those Among Whom It Circulates Makes the Moving Picture World the Best Advertising "Buy" in Its Field Rates and Detailed Information Cheerfully Sent Upon Request