The Moving picture world (May 1921)

152 MOVING PICTURE WORLD May 14,1921 Premier Showing of "J'Accuse" Is to Be Held at Ritz-Carlton Hotel, May 10 ABEL GANCE, French dramatist, au- thor and producer of "J'Accuse," arrived in New York recently on the "Lafayette," as the guest of Marc Klaw, to witness the premier showing of his film at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on May 10. In an interview with a Moving Pitcure World reporter, he expressed himself as unalterably opposed to motion picture cen- sorship. Mr. Gance is a member of the French censorship board, which includes leading deputies, senators, members of the Min- istry of Fine Arts. He is the only motion picture director on the board, and was chosen because of his great success in this particular field. "I am against censorship," Mr. Gance said. "Motion pictures are an art. Art is truth. The truth cannot be censored." Mr. Gance. whose film, "J'Accuse," has already stirred audiences throughout Eu- rope, bespoke an entente between America and Europe based upon an interchange of films. Mr. Gance has already proposed to PASSING the million dollar mark in the total capitalization represented, nineteen motion picture companies were incorpo- rated in New York State last week, with a total capitalization of $1,356,000. The lowest capitalization was $1,000, the highest being $600,000, the majority ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. The companies, with the capi- talization of each, as well as the directors, are as follows: Greater Arts Pictures, New York City, $100- 000, Morris R. Black, Benjamin Farber, James J. Blanchard; Blossom Realty Corporation, New York, $10,000, H. H. Feldstein, Eman. Schoenzeit, Nathan Rothenberg; Western Pic- tures Corporation, Nyack. $20,000, Bert Lubin, H. G. Kosch, A. H. Sawyer, New York; Clafra Corporation, $1,000. New York; Inter- County Theatres Corporation, $600,000, Brook- lyn, Max and Adolph Barr, Nathan Stern, Brooklyn. Tony Sarg-H. M. Dawley, Inc.. $10,000. Isaac Schmal. Benjamin Abraham, Sylvia Taubenhaus. New York ; Rollo Sales Corpora- tion. $10,000. S. J. Rollo, Charles F. Hahn. Edward A. Pinchon, New York; All-Story Films Corporation, $50,000, C. J. Harris, George B. Bender, E. S. Merrill, New York Citv; Graphic Presentation Corporation, $10.- 000", R. W. Chubb, New York: Carl W. Paint- er, Brooklyn; Irving Reynolds. New York; Longacre Film Corporation, $5,000. B. H. Bernstein, Abraham Bernstein. Rae Seixas, New York. Castlebridge, Inc.. $100,000, Philip Kobbe, Woodruff Sutton, W. H. Adams, New York; Blue Jav Comedies. $50,000, H. B. Moore, Max Reich, L. E. Cawley, New York; S. R. Z.-Panorama Amusement Co., Brooklyn, $20.- 000. Elie Schachnowitz, Meyer Rosenthal. Bar- net Zuckerman, New York; Monumental Film Corporation, $225,000, Martin Muller, Edward J. Vollbehr, C. E. Menzel, New York. Mayo Productions, $10,000, George Hilgen- stuhler, J. H. Minderman, H. M. Mannev. Brooklyn : Charlie Nordlie, Inc., $25,000, Will- iam H. O'Brien, M. E. Cassidy, J. F. Benja- min. New York; Films of Industry. $60,000, N. H. Friend, C. S. Hervey, M. L. Lesser, New York; McKinley Playhouse, $25,000. J. E. Malino. Mr. Godfrey, B. B. Mead, New York; French official authority the establishment of an international film exchange at some neutral city, such as Brussels or Geneva, where international rules and formula would be established. Such an exchange, Mr. Gance believes, would make for greater international amity and friendship, and at the same time have a great influence in betterment and improvement of motion pic- tures themselves. Discussing the French attitude towards American motion pictures, Mr. Gance stated that they were the most beloved of all films, but the French are cutting American films because they think they know the French public better than do the Ameri- can producers. "J'Accuse," which Marc Klaw, Inc., is to show in New York early this month, is one of the first great French films to be shown in this country since the war. A private showing of the film was arranged for King Albert of Belgium on board ship on his recent trip to South America, in response to his expressed desire. Marconi Amusement Corporation, $25,000, Gabriel D'Amato, James Fenni'more, F. L. Frugone, Brooklyn. Kingsway Theatre Opens; Milfred Company's Fourth The Kingsway Theatre, opening April 27, at Kings Highway and Coney Island ave- nue, Brooklyn, added a fourth winner to the trio already successful under the man- agement and ownership of A. H. Schwartz, H. Clay Miner and their associates of the Milfred Amusement Corporation. The house, seating 2,500, is of the most modern design. The concert orchestra and a large organ add zest to pictures pro- jected by the battery of latest model machines. Courteous attendants, restful lounge and smoking rooms, writing and "chat-together" corners, plentiful exits and seats both com- fortable and especially arranged for clear sight of the screen and quick emptying of the house, insure a big and constant at- tendance. Witwer to Write for Moran Lee Moran, Universal's leading comedian, will hereafter have vehicles worthy of his skill, promises Universal. Arrangements have just been made with H. C. Witwer, one of America's foremost humorists, to supply Lee Moran with comedy stories for screen pro- duction. Witwer is one of the four highest paid writers of humorous stories in America. The first story he wll provide for the use of Lee Moran is called "Robinson's Trousseau" and was recently published in the American Mag- azine, is said to contain sufficient fun to brighten a half dozen comedy features. Lee Moran will use it for his next two-reeler. New Theatre Company Formed in Newark, N J. The Ascher-Halsey Theatre Corporation filed its articles of incorporation May 3 at the County Court House, Newark, N. J. The new concern will hereafter conduct the Gayety Theatre, Market and Halsey streets, Newark, formerly a burlesque house, as a moving pic- ture theatre. After extensive alterations the house will be reopened May 14. The incorporators are Sidney Ascher and Joseph A. Jacobs, both of New York, and Amelia B. Davis, of East Orange. The cap- ital stock is $50,000, divided into 500 shares of $100 each. Monte Blue III Serious illness has again invaded the Lasky studio at Hollywood, this time Monte Blue being the victim. The popular Paramount leading man was stricken with appendicitis a few days ago and was taken to the Pacific Hospital, Los Angeles, where he was operated upon. It is expected he will have recovered completely in a few weeks. Sues for $2,500 Alleging that the World Motion Picture Corporation, Peter C. Heideberger, Alfred Walker, John C. Knief and A. E. Fiegel, allowed a promissory note for $2,500 to go to protest when it fell due on March 23 last, Samuel Opler, Inc., has filed suit in the New York Supreme Court to recover the value of the note with interest from Decem- ber 23 last. Less Politics and more mutual understandin this is the need of the Moving Picture Industry More than $1,000,000 Was Involved in Incorporation of Companies Last Week