Photoplay (May 1921)

Photoplay ]Ma(.a/.ink — Advkivhsing Section Making Americans by Movies i Concluded from page 111 these ideas have been gained from Aincriciui pictures or from friends who have seen American pictures. Many immigrants have friends and relatives in America; oiliers fiave no one to whom they can go for advice. Because of this, Commissioner Wallis has low arranged with tlie Immigrant Guide Service of the Y. M. C. A. to hang a screen n the assembly room and on three evenings )f each week, give a picture show. The first Drogram was given on November 17th. It ronsisted of si,\ reels one industrial, one K;enic, one American city, one educational, ihd two comedies. Special musical numjers were also a part of the program. One lad only to look into the upturned faces of he two thousand men, women and children o know whether it was a success. The first :omedy was a Chaplin picture. At sight of he famous figure every immigrant gave a ihout of recognition and the children danced vith delight. No American audience was •ver as attentive or eager. That e\ eniiig of S'ovember 17th marked the first time in the listory of Ellis Island that an entertainnent had been given during the evening for hese strangers who will soon be Americans. \nd it was the motion picture which made his possible. As these programs continue luring the winter it is planned to have peakers who can explain the educational nd travel pictures in the various tongues 0 that they may learn more of American aws and opportunities. Commissioner Wallis is not content to top ev-en here in utilizing the motion picure in helping to meet the immense problem f .'\merican immigration. At the time of /riting this article, plans are on foot to set p a miniature theater in the steerage of very large liner bringing immigrants to this ountry. The plan suggested is as follows: iive each immigrant a pamphlet in his own inguage stating briefly the important facts bout Ellis Island; what the inspection conists of; what obligations he must meet; 'hat agencies are willing to help him and •hat to expect in New York. Also state the pportunities of other sections of the coun"y. On each ship have a man assigned 'ho speaks the language of the land of emarkation. Furnish this man with a portble projection machine and both educaonal and recreational films with sub-titles 1 the proper language. -Arrange a regular rogram during the evenings of the journey when these lilmscan be shown in connection with a brief t.ilk on America. It is expected that certain agencies interested in Americanization and public education will work in co-operation with the steamship companies in formulating this plan. It is during the trip across, when there is leisure time making fertile fields lor the seeds of discontent to be sown, and wrong ideas of America spread about, that these strangers can be taught the truth at)out -America and what their problems and lesponsibilities will be when they arrive. It would also gi\e them the information which will be most helpful in quickly finding their place in our midst, and especially emphasize the opportunities in rural districts, thus lessening the dangerous congestion of our cities. During the first week of December the I'nited States Department of Labor opened up headquarters in the barge office in New \'ork for a bureau where information concerning labor opportunities in our western states will be made available to the immigrant. A letter has been sent to the Governors of all the states asking their co-operation in bringing information concerning the needs of their state before those immigrants who are seeking opportunities in the West. .And here again is the motion picture, which will carry the greatest burden of delivering this message, for it is planned to have pictures which can show as only a picture can what the resources of our country are and what the stranger may find waiting him. This bureau has the possibilities of a wonderful future, not only for the newly arrived immigrant but for those in the East who would like to go forward to the land, but without the motion picture it can carry no message which could be stimulating or convincing. The New York State Board of Education is also doing its share through their Department of X'isual Education, and has arranged a program of pictures in various public schools. The Industrial Department of the Y. M. C. A. has special programs which are given at places where it is easy for the foreigner to assemble and receive lessons in American citizenship. The one method of successfully teaching .Americanization has been found to be the motion picture, for here we have something that speaks through the eye in a universal language. Questions and Answers Crescent City Girl. — I am very sure [ary Miles Minter or Juliet Shelby will tnd you her photograph. I've an idea Miss linter keeps a corps of secretaries to take ire of her correspondence — at any rate, have seen pictures of her completely surlunded by mail — mail, I said. Address ;r Lasky studio in Hollywood. She's a al art star but she works in Paramount's udios. I know it must be hard for you :ople to keep all these company distinc3ns straight. It's hard for me, too. (Continued from page g3) Mabel Julienne Scott in "Behold My Wife." Mr. Dexter had not fully recovered from his illness when that picture was made. He is feeling fine now, though. M. C, Jersey City. — ".All is ephemeral, e remembering alike with the remem!red." That's a good thought for today — St as good as it was when ^Iarcus Aurelius ■St uttered it. Colleen Moore is not arried to any one. She has one blue and le brown eye — and it produces a very easant efifect, this contrast, and is one ason why I always like to watch Colleen, Tsonal. She's still in her teens, and her al name is Kathleen Morrison. Yes, a 'eet girl and mighty popular — with the i Answer Man and other people. Mary ay is six years younger than her husband. C. J., S.\GiNAW. — It is a deplorable but rather delightful fact that the good sound facts are not nearly so absorbing as the flighty fancies. Don't be afraid to dream: but guard against the awakening. Pcache Jackson, May Giraci, and Lila Lee played the three Ages of Claudia in "The Prince Chap," with Tom Meighan. Marguerite de la Motte is nineteen. She is Douglas Fairbanks' permanent leading woman. "The Nut" is her latest. 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