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PICTUKKS AND THE PICTUF
A PenSketch of Crane Wilbur by (J IP-SPEAR.
bsitated to pour me out some more
" It was quite by accident. I happened to be in a village in New Jersey when 1 heard thej were photographing;.
"As 1 had never seen a cinema camera, I went to investigate. They were taking Bcene where the hero had t" rescue the heroine from being dashed to death by a runaway horse. The hero was awaiting the moment when lie was to fly to the Bsctie ; but at the lasl moment lie failed. 1 saw the apparent danger of the heroine, and. forgetful of the fact that they were taking pictures, I rushed ■it and stopped the horse. For this the proiln 'f thanked me, and asked me to ■> to the studios on the following day. ■went, and Mr. Eandworth (for he was the producer at the time) of the Pathe Company gave me a part, and with him I remained until I joined the Centaur Company."'
Then Mr. Wilbur stopped, and -I bought for a moment. " What are your hobbies, Mr. Wilbur ! " [ asked. "Hobbies?" repeated Mr. Wilbur, r pictures, music is my favourite pastime. It a wakens my innermost soulit maddens me. Italian operas intoxicate me [speak Italian you know. Whythey should have such an effect upon me I do not know it is my temperament Isuppose. I*m a fearful dreamer. I -it for hours in the firelight in my study buried in the depths of my armchair: then, with my favourite pipe in my mouth, 1 imagine all Berts of wonderful things. Some of them eometrue but,alas!someofthemdonot." Mr. Wilbur, seeing I had finished my repast, now informed ine that he ted he would have to be making iy studio-wards. Thanking him profusely for his kindness, I gathered up my gli
".lust one more question before I go.
Can yoi. tell me what you consider Lire
iOine of your best cinema works?"
'" I'll send you along a list." he
sed. and this is what he sent me:
• of PtnUin, . in which he
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Vhe Corsair, A/I Lon. ExceUiny,
and The Blood uf our I!
Films are produced to
PLEASE THE PUBLIC
with cost a secondary consideration. They aim to present the most popular players in :: photo-plays consistently excellent. ::
YOUR LOCAL CINEMA
WILL BE SHOWING
"THE COUNTER INTRIGUE"
A strong Drama, in 3 Acts, presenting NELL CRAIG.
CHARLES CHAPLIN
IN
"CHARLIE AT WORK"
A screaming Comedy, in 2 Acts, presenting CHARLES CHAPLIN in his funniest antics.
"TEMPER"
A tense Drama, in 3 Acts, featuring HENRY B.WALTHALL
the World's Greatest Dramatic Star.
"VAIN JUSTICE"
A Drama of the Civil War, in 3 Acts, presenting RICHARD TRAVERS.
If you do not see these films announced at your theatre tell the manager you want to see them, and that Essanay stands for :: :: Enjoyment and Excellence. :: ::
The Mabk Jg;
of Merit.
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