Motion Picture News (Jan - Mar 1914)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture News
Date:
Jan - Mar 1914
Publisher:
New York, Motion Picture News
Volume:
Motion Picture News (Jan - Mar 1914)
Leaf #:
00076
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",nyarc-museumofmodernar
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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10 THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS Edison Serial Films Money Makers There are now at your service five Edison series written by such well known authors as Acton Davies, Thomas W. Hanshew, Frederick A. Kummer and Mark Swan, featuring Mary Fuller, Ben Wilson, Barry O'Moore, William Wadsworth and Andy Clark. Any and all of them will crowd your house. Start them now — ■ don't wait for the other man to get the cream of the business. Coming Multiple Reel Features *** DEACON BILLINGTON'S DOWNFALL In Two Parts Jealousy and rum are the Deacon's undoing. He had been one of the local celebrities for years. A horse race starts the trouble, which is added to by his daughter's love affairs and his own love affairs, and an inquisitive tramp who discovers the secret jug. ***THE NECKLACE OF RAMESES In Three Parts One of the most remarkable films ever attempted, picturing the pursuit of notorious criminals from the United States, through England, France, Italy and back to New York. "Diamond Mary" steals a necklace from the New York museum and leads Detective Imbert a thrilling chase. ***THE SILENT DEATH In Two Parts. Hidden in a tower above the execution grounds and armed with a rifle equipped with a silencer, Jack saves his brother's life, preserves his plantation from a vicious native and, later on. kills the man as he is crawling toward him armed with a huge knife. Released Friday, January 16th. Released Friday, January 23rd. Released Friday, January 30th. Coming Single Reel Releases s * THE LAST SCENE OF ALL A dying actor relives his shattered romance. Released Saturday, January 17th. *THE JANITOR'S FLIRTATION It was only a boy but ! (On the same reel) OSTRICH FARMING, SOUTH AFRICA Released Monday, January 19th. *THE MESSAGE OF THE SUN DIAL A pathetic tale of a love thai was never told. Released Tuesday, January 20th. **THE UNCANNY MR. GUMBLE A cai nies to life and haunts an artist. Released Wednesday, January 21st. THE PERFECT TRUTH -I page in the active life of "Dolly of the Dailies." Released Saturday, January 31st. ** UNITED IN DANGER A story of the stage with a thrilling fire SI Released Saturday, January 24th. *THE LOVELY SENORITA Second of Wood B. Wedd's sentimental experiences. Released Monday, January 26th. **THE MYSTERY OF THE TALKING WIRE Third mystery in the Chronicles of Cleek. Released Tuesday, January 27th. -HOW BOBBIE CALLED HER BLUFF Sister ceased to be a highbrow. (On the same reel) THE CALL OF THE FOOTLIGHTS Released Wednesday, January 28th. •One sheets. **0ne and three sheets. ***0ne, three and six sheets by the Morgan Lithograph Co. FM<nw THOMAS A. EDISON, Inc. .heFdismi 275 Lakeside Avenue Orange, N. J. In writing to advertisers please mention "THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS"