The Nickelodeon (Feb-Sep 1909)

April, 1909. THE NICKELODEON. 115 has "arrived." The Unique is now in a position to extend its service to a still larger clientele. No doubt the greatest factor in the success of the company is this policy of its president: When "Mac" gives his word about anything he has a habit of always making good. Patke Offices Move Messrs. Pathe Freres announce that they have closed their offices in Birmingham, Alabama, and transferred them to New Orleans, Louisiana. The address after April 1 will be 813 Union street, that city. KimDle Company Moves The Kimble Electric Company announces the removal of its office and plant from 617 West Adams street, to 324 and 326 Washington boulevard (southeast corner of May street), Chicago, 111. With the facilities which the new location affords, the company is equipped to handle promptly and with greater efficiency its increasing business. Recora of Marck Films By 11. A. Downey AMERICAN MUTOSCOPE AND EIOGRAPH COMPANY. A Fool's Revenge. — This story holds up to pity a court fool, whose inordinate love for his child prompts him to plan vengeance, which reverts to himself. March 4. — 1,000. His Wife's Mother. — In this subject the mother is so well entertained that the wife becomes jealous, with the result that the visit is cut short, much to the delight of the son-inlaw, who was working with this object in view. March 1. — 523. The Prussian Spy. — This subject presents a dramatic episode of the Franco-Prussian war, in which Count Lopes, an officer in the French army, and a Prussian soldier are rivals for the hand of Lady Florence. March 1.— 465. The Salvation Army Lass. — A beautiful story of the battle between good and evil, depicting real life and real people. March 11. — 926. The Roue's Heart. — A beautiful romance of a blind sculptress, who wins the heart of a roue of the French nobility. March 8. — 755. The Wooden Leg. — A clever ruse practiced by two young lovers to thwart the father in his attempt to bestow his daughter upon a wealthy old fossil. March 8. — 240. The Lure of the Gown. — A story in which handsome gowns play an important part, first in causing an Italian street singer to be deserted by her lover, and afterward giving her opportunity for revenge. March 15. —547. I Did It, Mamma. — A pretty little child story in which the innocent mutely receives punishment in place of the guilty, but the latter afterwards confesses and asks punishment. March 15, — 372. ■ The Voice of the Violin. — A German music teacher, rejected by his pupil, joins some anarchistic friends, who plan the assassination of her father, whom he saves. March 18. — 978. A Burglar's Mistake. — A thrilling story of an attempted blackmail. March 25. — 959. The Deception. — A beautiful story of a woman's self-sacrificing love. March 22.-653. And a Little Child Shall Lead Them. — A touching story in which the toy of a dead child is the means of bringing about a reconciliation between husband and wife. March 22. — 340. EDISON MANUFACTURING COMPANY. One Hundred Per Cent Jealousy. — A drama in which the chief factor is actuated by jealousy. March 6. — 405. Boyhood Dreams. — This drama portrays the experiences of a victim of the dime novel habit. March 6. — 425. A Bird in a Gilded Cage. — The trusted friend breaks up a happy family; an innocent child enters into a life of misery, but father and child are afterward united. March 6. — 900. The Colored Stenographer. — Mr. Bunk desides to have a stenographer of his own choosing, ^ but attempts to deceive his wife when she appears on the scene by substituting the colored scrubwoman for the pretty stenographer, and vice versa. March 13. — 635. Mary Jane's Lovers. — This comedy portrays the difiiculties under which Mary Jane entertains the neighborhood tradesmen. March 13. — 265. The Star of Bethlehem. — A beautiful, reverential picture showing events surrounding the birth of Christ. March 13. — 950. I A Canadian Winter Carnival. — A representation of the principal winter sports of Canada. March 20. — 950. A Midnight Supper. — A midnight supper, in which the janitor plays a very unenviable part, is secretly planned and carried out by fair co-eds. March 20.^535. Love Is Blind. — A comedy in which the striking resemblance of the master to James the butler, who is engaged to Mary the maid, threatens the disruption of the family. March 20. — 420. Strolling Players. — A series of scenes contrasting the players and playhouses of the present with those of earlier periods when players were classed with gypsies and vagabonds, strolling about the country, plying their vocation. March 27. — 900. A Cry from the Wilderness. — A subject showing life among the Esquimaux involving a case of rivalry between a young Esquimau and a Hudson Bay trader, which ended in the triumph of the latter. March 27. — 900. ESSEN.W FILM COMPANY. Shanghaied. — This dramatic subject tells a story of love, hate and attenipted revenge, the chief actors being the son of a rich ship owner and a poor country lad, who are_ rivals. March 3. — 1,000. The Crazy Barber. — This side-splitting comedy shows a barber in training for a contest. March 10. — 500. The Expensive Sky-Piece. — In this comedy the chief actor, having come into possession of a considerable amount of money, secretes it in his hat, which is stolen by a tramp. March 10. — 500. The Road Agents. — This subject presents a graphic and historically correct picture story of a famous California hold-up. Kleine, March 17 1,000. An Energetic Street Cleaner. An inimitable comedy portraying the extreme activity of a street cleaner who has become impressed by his superior with the necessity of sweeping everything clean, allowing nothing to escape. March 24. — 451. A Midnight Disturbance. — An original and unique subject showing the pursuit of a burglar by the occupants of a flat building. March 24. — 525. For Love's Sake. — A drama in five scenes portraying a story of rivalry in which the central figures are Annie, the postmaster's daughter, her rival, Agnes, and -a sturdy New Englander. March 31. — 1,000. GAUMONT COMPANY. The Piano Teacher. — An intensely interesting but rather pathetic story in which the merchant's daughter being unhappily married is rejected by her father, but through the intercession of her little daughter, reconciliation is effected. Kleine, March 2. — 857. Walking on His Toes. — A very amusing comedy in which a guest at a hotel finding his shoes supplanted by another pair of rare variety, dons them and accomplishes several meritorious feats, also succeeds in regaining his property. Kleine, March 6. — 405. In Sore Straits. — A drama portraying the experiences of an entire family, who through a series of misfortunes has been driven to seek public charity. Kleine, March 6. — 522. The Blacksmith's Bride.— This pathetic drama portrays the ingratitude of a young girl toward her benefactress, and the forgiving spirit of the latter. Kleine. March 9. — 720. The Postal Clerk. — This story portrays the subtle means of woman to acomplish her own ends in spite of the objections of n^an. Kleine, March 9.-292. The Smoking Lamp. — A comedy in which the principal character is a man returning from a night's carousal. Kleine, March 13. — 324. The Irresolute Man. — This comedy illustrates in a very amusing manner the actions of a man without strength of will. Kleine, March 13. — 387. _ Buttes _ Chaumont After a Snow Storm. — A beautifully picturesque series of views of the Buttes Chaumont section of Paris. Kleine, March 13.— 282. Innocent, but Found Guilty. — A drama giving a pathetic presentation of the reverses which overcome a faVnily consisting of father, wife and child. March 16.-750. The Musician's Dream. — A beautifully and artistically colored film representing the dream of a poor musician, who has fallen asleep from lack of nourishment and from physical exhaustion. Kleine, March 16. — 255. The Secretary's Revenge.. — This drama shows the nefarious practice of anonymous letter writing. Kleine, March 20. — 786. T'he Survivor's Story. — A comedy in which a tourist just returning from the Messina earthquake renders a very graphic portrayal of his experiences. Kleine, March 20. — 195. Pocket Policeman. — -A comedy with numerous demonstrations of the adaptability of a pocket edition officer, showing many funny occurrences. Kleine, March 23.-674. Japanese Magic. — This subject presents a remarkably clever series of illusions in which a Japanese lantern, several dolls, chickens, mice and grasshoppers play a very prominent part. Kleine, March 23. — 326. Across the Border. — A pathetic drama portraying jealousy and rivalry in which an innocent party is arrested for smuggling, but afterward vindicated and returned to her lover. Kleine, March 27. — 905. The Policewoman. — This comedy illustrates the perpetration of a practical joke of a young lady upon her lover, which gives rise to amusing incidents. Kleine. March 30. — 562. The Politician. — A comedy depicting interesting incidents connected with an election. Kleine, March 30. — 361. KALEM COMPANY. The Seminole's Vengeance. — A historical drama which tells _ a true story of the Seminole Indians in Florida just prior to the Civil War. March 12.-920. LUBIN COMPANY. A Dime Novel Detective. — A villain falls in love with a rich heiress, whom he pursues, but each time she is rescued by a detective. March 1. — 820. The Last Call. — A drama presenting the different periods of life from