Moving Picture World (Sep 1916)

1814 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD September 16, 1910 . has made it necessary to move the shipping, film and poster department to 168 West Washington street, in order to give greater room for the executive offices. Manager I. Van Ronkel informs me that the floor space at 168 West Washington street is now five times as large as the executive offices, which speaks well for his energetic and successful management. * * * Aaron J. Jones, of Jones. Linick & Schaefer, and Max \sc1kt, left for New York City Wednesday, August 30. It is understood that important business connected with their interests in the Central Film Corporation will be transacted. * * * George P. Hamilton, vice-president and general manager of the Century Film Corporation, of Roundup, Mont., stopped over in the city Monday, August 28, on his way to New York. The company recently finished an eight-reel feature entitled "Inherited Passions," in which Miss Dot Farley and Charlie Mulhall appear in the principal roles. The film includes many Western scenes, including a great cattle stampede. Mr. Hamilton directed the picture. .It will be remembered that Mr. Hamilton was superintendent of the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company's plant for a number of years, when the moving picture business was in its early stages of development. Samuel S. Hutchinson, president of the American Film Co., Inc., and his son, Hobart, left for New York by auto one day last week. It is expected they will spend severa1. weeks in the Metropolis. ^ # H1 At the laying of the corner stone of St. Ignatius Church, at Loyola University, in Rogers Park, this city, recently, a moving picture of the ceremonies was made. It is the in,-^ tention of the Rev. Father B. M. Johnson, pastor of the church, to add to this original film from time to time by making moving pictures of interesting events in the lives of the members of the congregation. By this means he hopes to preserve a record that will enable members of the parish in the future to see themseves as they appeared when they were children, and also to view in action their friends and relatives who will have departed into the Great Beyond. jjc :fc SJS Admirers of Thomas Santschi will be glad to learn that he has been assigned the part of Boris in "The Garden of Allah" to Helen Ware's Domini, in the same spectacle. Others in the cast are Al. W. Filson, Eugenie Besserer, Harry Lonsdale, James Bradbury, Cecil Holland and Camille Astor. * * * Among the many rumors that have been circulated in film circles recently, and appearing in print, was one claiming that Wm. N. Selig had sold the entire rights of "The Crisis," in the United States and Canada, to a certain buyer. In answer to this Mr. Selig states that it would be much wiser if publishers who find space for such rumors would take the trouble to verify them. "There is absolutely no truth in this statement that I have so disposed of the rights of 'The Crisis,' " said Mr. Selig, in an interview. "Authoritative announcement regarding the release and disposal of 'The Crisis' will be made at the proper time." * * * The publishers of "The Crisis," written by Winston Churchill, are preparing an unusual line of publicity for their photoplay edition of the book. One sheet posters in several colors are in course of preparation. These posters will carry seems from the Selig photoplay, together with pictures of the leading stars, including George W. Fawcett, Thomas Santschi, Bessie Eyton, Matt. Snyder and others. Every store carrying a line of books will be furnished with these posters, together with beautiful slides describing the book and the photoplay. * * * Word received from the Pacific Coast, at the Chicago office of the Selig Company, states that Tom Mix has used the entire town of Newhall, ("al., for moving picture purposes. Tom is the big popular favorite in Newhall. He is not only Mayor of the town, hut commands the town council, "The Light of Western Stars" is now being filmed and scenes in Newhall were essential. The entire main Street of the town was vacated in favor of the Selig company of players and the principal buildings were also placet! at their disposal. Orchestra Hall has secured from the private collection of H. J. Wurzburg some rare prints of Hawaiian scenics, types and surf-riding sports made by the famous Hawaiian photographer, R. K. Bonine. The volcano of Kilauea, in action, is shown in a single reel, taken at a time when the molten lava was at its extreme height and at close-ups which show the bubbling fountains of hot lava both night and day. * * * The Colonial theater, this city, was reopened Thursday, August 31, by the presentation of "Jaffrey," the first of the Gold Eagle features released by the International Film Services, Inc. It will have a run of nine days, and will be succeeded on September 9 by "Ramona," which Aaron J. Jones has secured for a run. * * * The following programs have been announced at the prominent downtown theaters in Chicago, for the ensuing week: Studebaker — "The Velvet Paw" (Brady), with House Peters and Gail Kane in the leading roles, and the seventeenth chapter of "Gloria's Romance" (George Kleine), entitled "The Telltale Enveope." Fine Arts — Mae Marsh and Robert Harron in "The Little Liar" (Fine Arts). V-L-S-E Theater— "The Footlights of Fate" (Vitagraph), featuring Marc MacDermott and Naomi Childers. Orchestra Hall — Dustin Farnum in "The Parson of Panamint" (Paramount); "Scenes of Hawaii" a Paramount-Bray animated cartoon, and Marjorie Dodge Warner, soprano soloist. LaSalle — "Where Are My Children?" (Universal). When Delia Connor Smiles EVERYONE connected with the George Kleine Studios is kept in a happy mood these "dog days" by the bright smile and silvery laugh of Miss Delia Connor, vivacious blonde and charming ingenue who plays opposite Harry Watson, Jr. in "The Mishaps of Musty Suffer." If, on a bleak and rainy Monday you reach the studio with a grouch against nothing in particular and everything in general (as is often the case) it is soon dispelled when Delia, with her high-pitched cheery voice and twinkling blue eyes, greets you with a "Morning Mac" and "Howdy Bill." And one has to know Delia feut a short time to appreciate the truth of this statement. She may be well termed an Apostle of Joy, for her belief in looking at the bright side of things at all times cannot be shaken. But do not think for one moment that Delia has avoided the serious problems of life. Most of her spare time is spent in her modest cottage located in the suburbs of New York City, where she takes .ureal pride in the making of many palatable delicacies. Yes, boys, Miss Connor is married, and she is quite proud of the fact that although many years of her young life have been spent in the theatrical world her domestic education has not been neglected. Miss Connor will undoubtedly be remembered by many as one of Gus Edward's proteges. For over a year she was prominent with the Pathe Freres organization. Her relations with George Kleine have been crowned with marked success, her work in "Officer 666," "The Scarlet Road" with Malcolm Duncan and Anna Nilsson, and "The Danger Signal" with Arthur Hppps, being especially commendable. Her work in "The Mishaps of Musty Suffer" has added a host of admirers to the long list she had previously acquired, for they were quick to realize her one of the most versatile screen beauties of the present day. Delia Connor.