The Nickelodeon (Feb-Sep 1909)
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April, 1909.
THE NICKELODEON,
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The Paralytic. — Through gratitude for his rescue, the paralytic consents to the marriage of his daughter. — 527.
The Unfaithful Cashier.— 767.
The Artist's Model's Jealousy.
Drama in the Forest. — The scene is the home of a wood chopper and his wife, where jealousy does its work. — 500.
The Heart of a Mother.— A drama in which the subject being disowned by his wife turns to hi's mother for sympathy. — 360.
Misfortunes of a Cobbler. — Comic. — 290.
A Convict's Return. — Dramatic. — ;51Y.
The New Servant. — A comedy in which the new servant proves to be the confederate of a burglar whom she aids in burglarizing the house. — 500.
The Ripe Cheese. — The comic experiences of a farmer bringing cheese to market. — 407.
Episode of War. — Pathetic. — 500.
The Pirate's Daughter. — A dramatic portrayal of the rivalry for the hand of the pirates' daughter. — 650.
Indians and Cowboys. — A drama showing an encounter between Indians and cowboys, in which a faithful dog plays an important part. — 550.
A Criminal Invention. — Comic. — 445.
Hero of the Franco-Prussian War.^A dramatic scene of the FrancoPrussian war in which a small boy is rewarded with the Legion of Honor. — 414.
The Magic Games. — A magic subject in which games are played automatically.— 350.
The Train Robbers. — The train robbers are frightened away by the post office clerk's sweetheart, who has hidden in a mail sack. — 330.
Fishing by Dynamite. — The title tells the story. — 367.
The Beggar's Daughter. — A drama showing the kidnaping of the beggar's daughter. — 667.
Tracked by a Dog. — A drama in which the faithful dog causes the arrest of his master's assassin. — 634.
Follow Me and I'll Pay for the Dinner. — The comic experiences of a dude, who has unknowingly been placarded as per the title. — 394.
Love of Travel. — T'he adventures of two children bent on seeing the world. — 530.
The Poor School-Ma'am. — A sensational subject portraying the trials of a poor school teacher and her child. — 756.
Lucia di Lammermoor. — The subject of this story, who is rescued from a perilous position, falls in love with her rescuer, but is opposed by her father.337.
The Servant Question Solved. — By the use of a certain powder which exerts a magical influence, the work adjusts itself, thus doing away with the need of a servant. — 900.
The Over-Eager Heirs. — An old man feigns death that he may see how his heirs will conduct themselves. — 510.
Tubbie's Terrible Troubles. — A comical portrayal of the trials of a fat man. — 520.
I want a Mustache. — A comical demonstration of the efficacy of a magic powder. — 297.
The Blind Child's Dog. — A pathetic story in which a blind child is kidnaped and made to beg. — 350.
The Good Vicar. — Tragic. — 400.
A Widow to Console. — A comical portrayal of the embarrassing situation of the would-be admirers of a young widow. — 200.
A Good Excuse. — A comedy in which the husband, feigning sickness, induces a friend to take his place, with dire results. — 200.
Prascovia. — The pathetic story of a Russian girl, who by her bravery secures the pardon of her father. — March 12. — 440.
Giordano Bruno. — A subject showing the punishment of a monk for his radical ideas. March 13. — 970.
A Story of the Boer War. — A drama involving a duel between the rivals for the hand of beautiful Wilhelmina, in which the true lover is successful. March 8. — 737.
Love Letters. — A comical demonstration of the result of misplaced affections. — 460.
Toward the North Pole. — A film showing scenes in the Arctic Ocean, Hammerfest and various other parts of the world, ending with a view of the midnight sun.
Mahon Lescant. — A dramatic story of rivalry for the hand of a beautiful young lady. — 750.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTING AND PRODUCING COMPANY.
An Old Grumbler at the Magicians. — March 22. — 437.
The Runaway Dog. — March 22. — 335.
A Man Who Knows How to Whistle.— March 22.-327.
Son-in-Law and Mother-in-Law. — March 22. — 550.
Compassion. — March 22. — 677.
A Wild Goose Chase.— March 22. — 367.
United by Misfortune. — March 22. — 625.
When the Stormy Winds do Blow. — March 22. — 288.
The Fairy Sword.— March 22.-776.
Tack Has no Clothes. — March 22. — 564.
The Norseman. — March 22. — 851.
Galley Slaves. — Pineschie Italian. Drama Amongst the Fishermen. — Itala, 583. Romance of a Dairy Maid. — March 5. — 487. Hurricane of Love. — Itala. — 653.
Devotion and Its Reward. — Deloin. March 16. — 586. Kids Jest. — Deloin. — 635. Child's Vision. — Deloin. March 19. — 454. Tramps' Defense. — Deloin. — 366. Cross of Honor. — Deloin, March 23. Gift.— Deloin.
Taming of a Shrew. — Film Importing and Trading Company. Marchl7.— 619.
Story of a Life. — Film Importing and I'rading Company. — 780. Henpecked. — Williams. Brown and Earle. — 320.
Tricky Convict and Magic Cap. — Williams, Brown and Earle. — 440. Inaugiiration of Taft. — 2,000.
Among the Picture Theaters
NEW INCORPORATIONS.
Dover, Del. — Articles of incorporation have been filed for the Flat Iron Company of Baltimore, with a capital stock of $30,000; incorporators, Charles Shunt, Harry Hcchheimer of this city, and Ralph C. Lupton of Wilmington. It is the purpose of the company to conduct moving picture theaters.
Peoria, III. — Articles of incorporation have been filed for the Seaver Amusement Company, with a capital stock of $15,000, by ^'ernon C. Seaver, Dee Robinson and Andrew Talbot.
Chicago, III. — The Duncan Clark Amusement Company has bern incorporated with a capital stock of $2,500, by R. C. Dunning, Harry C. Levinson, Garrison Graworg.
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Wonderland Amusement Company has been incorporated; capital stock $72,000; directors, E. L. Fisher, Frank M. Talbott, A. Lehman.
Chicago, III. — Tlie Criterion Theater Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $6,000. The incorporators are F. S. Rivers, K. C. Meagher, W. F. Keefe.
MuNCiE, Ind. — The Royal Theater Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $2,000 by Lee Shaw, Raiford H. Canan and Warren A. Jackson.
Davenport, Iowa. — The Elite Theater Company has been incorporate-! with a capital stock of $10,000; incorporators, Charles Berkell, L. Philliber, R. Berkell.
Iowa City. Iowa. — The American Amusement Company has been organized by Prof. D. Raymond and Fred Racine to conduct the American Moving Picture Theater in this city.
Louisville, Ky. — The Jackson Amusement Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $1,200 by William Stockhoff, Albert Leonliardt, Harry A. Franz and Clarence B. McDonald.
Louisville. Ky. — The Gish Theater Company of Muhlenberg County has filed articles of incorporation with a capital stock of $500; incorporators, S. J. Gish, E. M. Gish, and others.
St. Louis, Mo. — The Biddle Amusement Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $2,500 by Jacob Krause, Harry Sadek, Joseph Krause.
Columbia, Mo. — A company is being organized by H. K. Blakeslee. Savannah, Mo.; Osmer Edgar, St. Louis; Louis Skidmore, Skidmore, Mo.; George Means, Columbia, Mo.; Harvey Mclntire, Hopkins, Mo., to operate a five-cent theater for negroes.
Helena, Mont. — Articles of incorporation have been filed for the Bridger Opera House Company, with a capital stock of $5,000; incorporators, G. G. Hough and others.
Great Falls, Mont. — The Shattuck-Hindley Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000; incorporators, John E. Shattuck, P. I. Hindley and Phoebe A. Wysong.
New York, N. Y. — The Terra-Marine Amusement Company has been incorporated with a capical stock of $200,000 by Ernest W. Gushing and Frederick B. Merkle. 220 Broadway; Solomon Collier, 5 Beekman street.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — The Bristol Amusement Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000 by George H. Bristol, 100 Elkton street; C. R. Nims, 763 Hancock street; H. W. Johnston, 484 Decatur street.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — The Crystal Palace Amusement Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $5,000; incorporators, J. O. Barrington, 72^ Norman avenue; Henry C. Barrington, 101 Norman avenue; George W. Hovell, 128 Eckford street.
Brooklyn, N. Y. — The Alpha Amusement Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $5,000. The incorporators are Ernest A. Reinhart and Philip F. Reinhart, 658 Broadway; Thomas E. Willard, 367 Fulton street.
Norwood. Ohio. — The Norwood Amusement Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000; incorporators, Arthur Erdman, Harry Gordon, Joseph Erdman. Harold O. Kapp, H. C. I3olsinger.
Cincinnati, Ohio. — The McMahon & Jackson Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000 to conduct moving picture shows; incorporators. Lorella Jackson, Isaac W. McMahon, Jerouie M. Jackson, Ruby McMahon.
Toledo. Ohio. — The United States Amusement Company has been incorporated by Henry Broc, Buffalo; John O. Hoolev, manager Burt's Theater, Toledo; A. A. Gotschell and H. E. Smith of the Toledo Film Exchange, and William Allen of the Comique Theater, Detroit.
Bladensburg, S. C. — The Bladensburg Opera House Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $2,500 by E. L. Wolfe, S. C. Horn, E. L. McKee, T. J. Porterfield.
Salt Lake City, Utah. — The Luna Theater Company has been incorporated with the following officers: President, Max Florence; vicepresident, W. E. Si'pe; secretary-treasurer, Louis Marcus; capital stock, $10,000.
Roanoke, Va. — The National .Amusement Company has been incorporated with the following officers: President. T. H. Kidd; vice-president, G. C. Parsons. Capital stock. $1,500 to $15,000.
Appalachia, Va. — The Corinthian Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $4,000. The officers are as follows: President, G. H. Hunt; secretary and treasurer, George L. Bremmer.
Lynchburg, Va. — The Monarch Amusement Company hai been incorporated with a capital stock of $15,000 maximum, $2,00o minimum. The officers are: President. J. B. Lee: vice-president, A. .\. ^IcClure: secretary and treasurer, E. P. Cromwell.
INDUSTRIAL ITEMS.
Dover, Del. — Articles of incorooration have been filed for the Pittsburg Calcium Light and Film Company of Pittsburg, Pa., with a capital stock of $100,000; incorporators, Richard A. Rowland, James B. Clark, Joseph A. Langfitt, all of Pittsburg.
Chicago, III. — The Chicago Witching Waves Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $35,000 to buy. sell, and operate amusement devices; incorporators, Ralph N. Ballou, John M. Myers, Walter K. Miller.
Chicago. III. — The Anti-Trust Film Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $2,500 by Rudolph Frankenstein, Thomas J. Lynch and Luke. H. Mithen.
Portland, Maine. — The Dressier Graphoview Corporation h-s been incorncrated with a capital stock of $1,200,000, with officers as f/.'.ows: President, C. E. Eaton; treasurer, T. L. Croteau.