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 #:
000781
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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THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS 73 CENSORSHIP The motion picture industry is the principal line of endeavor subject to censorship. This censorship comprises SEVERAL INDIVIDUAL OPINIONS, and passes on films only. Motion pictures are no longer lightly considered. Millions are invested in the industry, which caters to a critical, educated public. This public dominates all conditions. It is the only real censorship and it demands not only film character, but also PERPECT PICTURE PROJECTION. Public opinion, in its approval, confidence and EXTENSIVE USE FA VORS THE REASONS Because it offers 1. Perfect Projection. 2. Perfect Protection. 3. Rigidity. 4. Economy. THE PROOF Is shown by — 1. SIMPLEX is used by over 90% of the film studios where the demands for perfect projection are most exacting. SIMPLEX is the only machine on the market whose mechanism is entirely enclosed. Films absolutely protected. 3. SIMPLEX is the heaviest built machine. It withstands all vibration, and 4. SIMPLEX parts are so accurately adjusted that wear and tear is reduced to a minimum. Upkeep expense almost eliminated. THE RESULT Public opinion of SIMPLEX has increased our sales more than 300% within a year, and caused us to treble our factory floor space. The public's word is final. It has been quick to recognize SIMPLEX as THE PEERLESS PROJECTOR Illustrated Catalog B Gives Full Details MADE AND GUARANTEED BY PRECISION MACHINE COMPANY, 317 EAST 34th STREET NEW YORK In writing to advertisers please mention "THE MOTION PICTURE NEWS"