Moving Picture World (Aug 1917)

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1100 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD August 18, 1917 Trade News of the Week ~~-^T-<\i-!>''''SL^~ ~ -/ \*'SS^~ GATHERED BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS Film News Letter from Philadelphia French Pictures Showing Work of Airmen That Must Be Exhibited Without Charge — First Run Notes and Pictures That Are Expected Soon. By F. V. Armato, 144 North Salford, Philadelphia, Pa. French Aero Picture for Free Shows. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Official pictures of the French aerial service taken by the order of the French Government were shown for the first time in this country on City Hall Plaza last Wednesday and Thursday by the permission of Dr. Francis Holley, director of the Bureau of Commercial Economics, of Washington, D. C, and by arrangement with the Evening Telegraph-Press newspapers. Chief McLoughlin and all of the public officials of the City of Philadelphia heartily approved the showing of the aviation pictures, with the idea of arousing an interest in the flying service. Over 10,000 people were present to see the pictures of the aeroplanes in flight and in fighting action. Huge squads of machines were seen in the air at once going through the most dangerous of evolutions. Battle lines of the enemy positions were shown, and the loading of the camera onto a machine. Owing to the ruling of the French high commission these films must be shown free to the public, thereby preventing them from being exhibited by the local theaters. Ambassador Jusserand and Captain Amaury de la Grange, of France, were present during the first performance in company with high city officials and several of the most prominent newspaper men of this city. First Runs Noticed in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pa. — First run photoplays to be seen were introduced the week of July 30 at the Stanley, with Pathe's "Vicar of Wakefield," featuring Frederick Warde, who was amply praised by all the newspapers. At the Arcadia, Charles Ray in "Sudden Jim" was presented for the entire week. At the Palace, Valeska Surratt in "Wife Number Two" made a good impression. At the Victoria "The Slacker," with Emily Stevens in the leading role, was praised, and did a big business. At the Strand, Alice Brady in the "SelfMade Widow" shared honors with Mary Anderson and Antonio Moreno in the "Right of Possession." Mary Pickford in her latest success, "The Little American," was shown for three days at the Leader and Coliseum, also at the West Philadelphia and the Germantown theaters. "Baby Mine" Coming to the Stanley. Philadelphia, Pa. — Madge Kennedy in "Baby Mine" was given a private showing last Friday night at the Palace theater. A large number of exhibitors attended the exhibition of this Goldwyn production, and were entirely pleased with the performance. The first local presentation of "Baby Mine" will be made at the Stanley theater during the early part of September. It will then be boked over the Stanley Booking Corporations' circuit. Immediately after the private show, which ended about one o'clock a. m., Abe Einstein joined Jeanne Felt, who made a bee line for the shore in his new Mercer Car. Pine Tree News Letter. From John P. Flanagan, 151 Parkview Avenue, Bangor, Me. New Producing Company Formed in Portland. PORTLAND, ME. — The Gold Moon Pictures Corporation was organized at Portland on July 17. The capital stock is $100,000 and is all common, par value $10, nothing subscribed. Neal W. Cox of Portland is treasurer, Sumner E. Coleman, Portland, treasurer; Percy B. Maxon, clerk; directors, Howard Davies, Yarmouth; P. B. Maxon, S. E. Coleman N: W. Cox, E. T. Rundlett, Portland; N. E. Gordon, Jr., John R. Borrows, Portland. The purposes are to produce high-class photoplays and dramas and conduct a general moving picture and theater business and other business. Star Theater at Millinocket Sold. MILLINOCKET, ME. — Messrs. Main & Raymond, proprietors of the opera house at Patten, have just acquired of George Ferland the Star theater at Millinocket, and are operating it. Mr. Raymond is managing the Millinocket house, while Mr. Main is in charge of the fortunes of the original theater at Patten. The Millinocket theater is opening with "New Stingaree" and "American Girl" features, and fillers, all from the Bangor office of the General Film Company. G. B. Churchill Buys Home at Ft. Fairfield. Fort Fairfield, Me. — George B. Churchill has bought from David A. Hone the Park theater of Fort Fairfield and has opened with fillers and three serials from the Bangor General Film office. The serials include "Grant, Police Reporter," "O. Henry" and "American Girl"; also the "New Stingaree." Bangor, Me. — Manager Charles M. Stern of the Universal branch in Bangor, is calling on the trade in western Maine by the Twentieth Century method — in his touring car. It's the coolest way these hot days, and Charles finds that he can get abound quicker, not having to wait for trains or spend the night in a town with slight hotel accommodations. Bangor, Me. — "The Easiest Way," at the Park theater last week, starring Clara Kimball Toung, whose beauty in films is no less than startling, held audiences through its eight reels. Pictures longer than five reels are generally not popular in Bangor, but when they are of superlative quality, the longer they are the better people like them. Clara Kimball Young's name generally means a goodsized house around the Queen City of the East. Bangor, Me. — Bangor theaters, the Nickel, Park, Bijou and Graphic, are now using between them all the output of the Bangor office of the General Film Co. Baltimore News Letter. J. M. Shellman, 1902 Mt. Royal Ter., Baltimore, Md. Auditorium Opens With "Redemption." BALTIMORE, MD. — It is very interesting to note that one of the large theaters in Baltimore which runs the International circuit's attractions has started off its season, Monday, August 6, with the large photoplay, "Redemption," featuring Evelyn Nesbit and her son, Russel Thaw. Manager L. B. McLaughlin of this playhouse returned from his vacation on July 28, and seemed very enthusiastic over the coming season. The Auditorium has been completely renovated during the closed summer period and upon opening in the fall its patrons will be ushered into a beautiful house. Trade Showing of "The Honor System." Baltimore, Md. — On Sunday night, July 29, about four hundred people, including the exhibitors of Baltimore and their friends, assembled at the New theater, 210 West Lexington street, to witness the premiere view of the big ten-part Fox feature, "The Honor System." The affair was held at this playhouse through the courtesy of L. A. DeHoff, the manager, who, as usual, did all he could to make the affair a success and went so far as to have his full orchestra, under the direction of Professor E. V. Cupero, furnish beautiful music for the occasion. The arrangements for the affair were made by Carl F. Senning, Washington manager of Fox; A. C. Melvin, Baltimore Fox representative, and Sam Myers, of the Fox New York office. It could be very readily seen that this powerful drama made a direct impression on those present. Strand Theater Will Improve. Baltimore, Md. — It is now announced by Bernard Depkin, Jr., supervising manager of the Parkway interests, that the Strand theater, 404-6 North Howard street, will be closed down on Monday, August 13, due to extensive renovations and improvements which are to be made. This playhouse, when it is reopened to the public, probably on September 10, will be under the direct control of the "Parkway Theater company, and a skillful manager will be placed in charge. Among the improvements are an enlargement of the organ, lobby rearrangement with the ticket office taken from the center and built into the side, heavy red velvet carpet will cover the floors, new plush old rose curtains will be hung, a brilliant new electric sign will augment the exquisite exterior, and big features will be shown. H. A. Roubert Joins Goldwyn. Baltimore, Md. — H. A. Roubert, who formerly was associated with the Mutual office in Washington, has now joined the Goldwyn forces and will cover the Baltimore territory. Recently Manager Bradley of the Washington Goldwyn office introduced Mr. Roubert to the Baltimore boys.