Moving Picture World (Apr 1916)

April 1, 1916 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD 113 Francis Ford and his company of Universalites are at work on the production of the first Installment of their ten episode serial, "Circus Sal." The scenarios for this are written by Miss Cunard, who also appears in thj title role of the productions. Francis Ford plays in the male lead role. ALICE BRADY, daughter of William A. Brady and a permanent star on the World Film Corporation's program, will appear in "The Quick and the Dead," in films, after her appearance on Broadway in a legitimate production which opens within the new few weeks. • • • Frank Beal, of the Selig Company, is staging a single reel light comedy entitled "Cupid's Touchdown." • • • George Cochrane is making ready to produce another of his one-reel dramas, this time a story of Calder Johnstone entitled "A Child of a Crook." Thus far no cast has been announced. » • * Carlyle Blackwell, under the directorial supervision of Ray Physioc, is working on a sensational production entitled "The Shadow of a Doubt," which, from reports, Is to be even more thrilling than his former Equitable picture, "The Clarion." » * * Lloyd Carleton is in San Diego making exterior and boat scenes in his production of F. McGrew Willis' film version of Clyde Fitch's drama of the speaking stage, "The Way of the World." Hobart Bosworth is featured in the stellar role of this production with a supporting cast including Dorothy Davenport, Gretchen Lederer, Emory Johnson and others chosen from the best of the Universal stock players. • * • Miss Gladys Hanson doesn't believe that woman's only place is the home, but she proves that she is quite familiar with the duties of a housewife in "The Havoc," new Essanay multiplereel feature. Several of the scenes are in a kitchen and the cooking is real. Miss Hanson did it herself, too, as producing the material was the property man's limit. • » • W. J. Bowman, who recently joined the Universal forces at their Pacific Coast studios, is at work on his first production a five reel comedy subject featuring Carter De Haven. The scenario was written by Elliott J. Clawson and will be released under the title, "Broadway to a Throne." • » • Jane Grey and a special cast of well-known screen players is concluding her work in Triumph's production of "The Surrender." This is an Equitable production and will be released early in June. • * • Craig Hutchinson soon is to begin the production of his second Universal subject, a one-reel story written by himself under the title, "Between Twelve and One." Ernie Shield is to appear in the leading role. The remainder of the cast has not been announced thus far. • * * Two hundred school children who took part in "Joyce's Strategy," a two-reel Essanay featuring Joyce Fair, the 11year old star, gazed in adoration and envy at the little girl who was a really and truly performer. For her debut in pictures, a delightful little topic was prepared. • * * Guy Hedlund has completed his first Universal one-reel animal comedy entitled "H. Oboe Rhodes, Animal King." Paul Bourgeois appears in the title role. The remainder of the cast is made up largely from the company's Universal City zoo. • • « Harry Mestayer, the Selig star, has been seriously ill from an acute attack of laryngitis. • • * Bruce McRae and Gerda Holmes will appear on the WorliEquitable program in Richard Le Gallienne's "The Chain Invisible" on April 10th. This is Mr. McRae's first screen work and that it is most creditable is attested by the fact that he just closed a contract for a long term in filmdom. • • * "Billie's Double," new one-reel comedy written for Billie Reeves, by Clay M. Greene and directed by Earl Metcalfe. Billie Riddle and William Riddle are alike as two peas, but have never met. They register at a hotel. Mrs. Biddle appears and . • * * "The Madcap" is the title of a five-reel drama which William C. Dowlan is staging at Universal City. The story was written by George Gibbs and in its production Flora Parker De Haven is featured. The remaining two leading roles are lllled by Vera Doria and Richard Sterling. • * * The interior of one of Chicago's most beautiful churches has been duplicated in Essanay's new studio for "Unknown," a three-act drama with Richard C. Travers, Marguerite Clayton and Ernest Maupain. When the exterior scenes had beea taken scenic artists and carpenters visited the edifice ana later copied it in detail on the studio floor. In the scene more than 300 persons appear. PICTURE THEATERS PROJECTED JUNEAU, ALASKA. — Hellenthal & Hellenthal plan to erect a three-story moving picture theater, store and office building, 53 by 120 feet, to cost $25,000. SAVANNAH, GA. — A commodious moving picture theater of brick and steel construction is being erected at 400-404 North Howard street for John J. Moyland. The building covers an area 37 by 12 feet; has seating capacity of 500. Among the features will be a handsome big pipe organ. It has been named the Strand and represents an investment of $20,000. CARTER OAK, IA. — The Royal theater is the name of a new moving picture house opened by F. S. Probasco. IOWA CITY, IA. — A new moving picture theater, 110 by 40 feet, with seating capacity of 800, has been opened by Thomas A. Brown. NEWTONVILLE, MASS. — Claflin Estate has plans by Samuel J. Brown, 164 Federal street, Boston, Mass, for a one-story moving picture theater, 120 by 65 feet. ESCANABA, MICH. — C. C. Bowers, who recently leased the Grand theater, is operating the house as a moving picture and vaudeville theater. GRAND HAVEN, MICH. — Nathaniel Robinson will shortly commence work on a new moving picture theater, 35 by 107 feet, with seating capacity of 500. PONTIAC, MICH. — It is reported that A. & J. Kleist & Son will build an addition to the Howland theater and make other improvements. ANACONDA, MONT. — J. J. Skinner of Spokane, Wash., has the contract to erect a fireproof moving picture theater at the corner of Park and Oak streets, for the Anaconda Amusement Co. The structure will cost $40,000. MANCHESTER, N. H.— The Eagle is the name of a new moving picture theater opened by Pariseau Bros. It has seating capacity of 900. ANAMOOSE, N. D. — The first floor of the Walker building, leased by L. L. Mitchell, has been equipped and opened as a first-class moving picture theater. The seating capacity is 300. GRAFTON, N. D. — O. N. Vesta of Princeton, Minn., has taken over the Empress theater. CINCINNATI, O. — New Liberty Amusement Co., G. W. Hill, president and manager, 832 Liberty street, plan to build a rear addition, 50 by 100 feet and make other improvements, costing about $25,000. HUBBARD, O. — William Wolfe plans to build a one-story moving picture theater, 20 by 100 feet, to cost $6,000. NOWATA, OKLA. — George Skilkett has leased a building which he will remodel for a moving picture theater. BENTLEYVILLE, PA. — A modern moving picture theater, costing $10,000, and having seating capacity of 400, has been opened by Louis Farro. CHARLESTON, S. C. — Pastime Amusement Company has let the contract to the Charleston Engineering & Contracting Company, to erect a fireproof moving picture theater on King street, to cost, including site and furnishings, $100,000. FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS. — Edwin and Arthur Haefs, of Pecos, Texas, are promoting the erection of an opera house. GALVESTON, TEXAS. — A. Martini is reported to have plansby J. A. Walker and Don C. Orlopp for a moving picture theater at 2114 Market street, 22 by 120 feet, to cost $12,000. NEW CUMBERLAND, W. VA. — H. B. Young will erect a onestory brick moving picture theater, 40 by 90 feet. Lessee, Dowden & Mackson. WILLIAMSON, W. VA. — M. R. Callihan is having plans prepared by Edward B. Franzheim, for a moving picture theater, 60 by 120 feet; composite construction, composition roof, steam heat; cost $25,000. MEMOMINEE, WIS. — The Majestic theater, at the corner ..f 5th and Main streets, has been taken over by H. C. Inenfeldt. WATERTOWN, WIS. — The Majestic theater, formerly conducted by Mullen & Hallenbeck, is now being operated by John W. Seager. MILWAUKEE, WIS. — George Zagel, Jr., 627 Walnut street, is preparing plans for a one-story moving picture and vaudeville theater, 47 by 100 feet. WEST ALLIS, WIS.— C. H. Loebel, 5507 Greenfield avenue, plans to erect a one-story moving picture theater, 50 by 80 feet, to cost $8,000.