The Moving picture world (February 1920)

February 12, 1921 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 815 Conducted The Educational and by X> v/X L CXLvTcl IX XCdX XlClU JESSIE ROBB New Series of Biblical Films, Kineto Review, Shown to Clergy of Different Denominations ANEW series of motion pictures of the countries and places where lived the peoples of ancient and Biblical times, and therefore of historical as well as religious interest was shown at the projection rooms of the Kineto Company of America to an invited audience of clergymen representing all the prominent denominations, on January 28. In the "Egyptian Museum at Cairo," which was built in 1901 at a cost of $1,205,000, the treasures of ancient Egyptian art and life are displayed. A vast amount of information is contained in this reel. There is no doubt but that this film is one of especial value to organizations, churches and schools, which, from geographical location, are debarred from the museums of large cities. The titles of the next three films, "Tribal Life in Palestine," "Daily Life in Modern Jerusalem" and "The Holy City" aptly describe the places and customs picturized. The life lived to-day seems much the same as it must have been in the Biblical era and so vivid are the phases of life portrayed that the spectator forgets he is looking at a shadow on the screen. In "The Holy City" a unique method of subtitling is employed. Verses from the books of the Old and New Testaments have been selected to illustrate and explain the pictures of Jerusalem and its environs, making the reel most appropriate for churches and Sunday schools. At the end of the showing the different clergymen expressed their pleasure and approval of the films. This new series has been added to the Kineto Review. Paramount Holmes Visits Island "Under Cuban Skies" In every "get there" map of the Paramount-Holmes Travel Pictures, there is the clever touch of originality upon some localism or peculiarity of the place to be visited that puts the spectator in a receptive mood. In this number, a thirsty New Yorker travels on a dromedary from New York to Havana. There the camera takes up the tale or picture and many phases of Cuban life are picturized. The influence of Old Spain may still be seen in the narrow streets in some parts of the city, and the style of architecture. The Cathedral, where the body of Columbus was formerly buried, the new and magnificent palace of the President, the Prado and the Yacht Club show that Cuba can compete with any place in her beauty spots. Glimpses of the Rio Guama, of the Arabian horses presented by the King of Spain, golf, motor races, fighting cocks, and small town life give the local color. This travel picture of the small neighbor of the United States closes with views of the sun setting over Havana Harbor. Things Worth Knowing That the National Board of Review has compiled two new lists. "Motion Picture Dramas Touching on American Customs, Life and Ideals" includes thirty-seven subjects and is drawn from the total number of pictures reviewed during 1920. The second list covers nineteen pictures reviewed from January 24 to 29, 1921, which are classified according to age limits. These lists may be obtained from the Board at its New York address, 70 Fifth avenue. That Goldwyn-Bray Pictograph No. 75 contains three subjects. "Chemical Inspirations" is a series of microscopic photographs of changes caused by chemical combinations. A comprehensive survey of the growing of English walnuts in California is given under the title of "The Ancient and Honorable Walnut." The release closes with the usual animated cartoon of Jerry and the Stationmaster in one of their exploits. management of George Gaertner, was reopened on Saturday, January 22. The depth of the theatre is the same, but the width has been increased 50 feet, giving it an enlarged seating capacity. An organ has been ordered and will be installed soon. Century Officers Elected The offices for the Century Theatre Company, Baltimore, Md., for the ensuing year were elected at the annual meeting, which was held by the stockholders on Thursday, January 20. Charles E. Whitehurst was reelected president and the others appointed were: F. William Bolgiano, vice-president; Julian S. Stein, treasurer ; and G. E. Smith, assistant treasurer. The stockholders of the company own the Parkway as well as the Century Theatre. Take Over the Fayette The approximate price paid for the Fayette Motion Picture Theatre, 2239 to 2243 East Fayette street, Baltimore, Md., was $40,000. This playhouse was conveyed to Phillip Blum and Alexandre Kremen by Mitlon T. Eser on Thursday, January 20. Red Wing Reopens The enlarged and improved Red Wing Theatre, Patterson Park avenue and Monument street, Baltimore, which is under the Colored Theatre Opens The Regent Theatre, an up-to-date theatre for colored people, at Pennsylvania avenue opposite Pitcher street, Baltimore, Md., was opened on Monday, January 31, by the Hornstein Amusement Corporation. The seating capacity of the Regent is 1800 on the first floor, and 400 in the balcony. An orchestra and a 13-pipe Moller organ will furnish the music for the vaudeville and photoplay attractions. The officers of the Hornstein Amusement Corporation are: Isaac Hornstein, president; Simon C. Hornstein, vice-president; Louis Hornstein, treasurer; and Michael Miller, attorney. Levey to Erect Atlanta Studio to Show Advertising Men How "Movies" Are Made A LL the equipment necessary to the operation of a modern motion picture studio is being shipped by Harry Levey of the Harry Levey Service Corporation to Atlanta, Ga., where a motion picture studio will be erected. The Screen Advertisers Association, which is the motion picture division of the Ad Clubs of the World, will hold a convention in Atlanta and Mr. Levey, who is the president of the association, is having a motion picture studio specially built, complete in every detail to show the advertising men how an industrial or advertising motion picture is made. Special trains will be used to take the materials and equipment from New York to Atlanta, so that the temporary studio will not lack the slightest particular. Mr. Levey is asking all manufacturers and national advertisers who have used motion pictures as an advertising medium for their product to submit the films in their possession for review by a committee which he will appoint this week. The films which are judged the best will be shipped to Atlanta for the convention, where they will be exhibited from 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m., in connection with talks given by leading advertising men who have had experience in making and exploiting motion pictures. tures near Fresno, has been granted a permit to dispose of its capital stock and to issue certain shares to B. D. Biggerstaff in exchange for five scenarios. The films are to exploit certain of the industries which have made the Fresno district famous, particularly the growing of raisins. Signs for Hodkinson Frank Cassil, Hodkinson supervisor for the Northwest Division, has closed a contract with George L. Hood, of Hood & York, Spokane, for the Auditorium Theatre in that city, under the terms of which the exhibitor plays the following Hodkinson releases : "Down Home," February 12 to 18; "Love Madness," March 29 to April 3; "The U. P. Trail," March 13 to 22; "The Kentucky Colonel," February 20 to 23. Plan Producing Company Film Art Productions, Inc., of Fresno, Cal., which plans to produce moving pic Has Stomach Trouble James Corrigan is to have an operation performed next week. Stomach trouble is the cause. Mr. Corrigan is appearing in "Peck's Bad Boy," and Director Sam Wood is rushing all of his scenes in an endeavor to finish with him as soon as possible. A coincidence in this announcement is that Herbert Standing, who was originally cast for the role which Corrigan is playing, had to retire from the cast for a similar ailment.