Abraham Lincoln (United Artists) (1930)

MOP'IJP cjioEa^Taa A TEN THOUSAND WORD SERIALIZATION . -- M intimate glimpse into the dramatic life of “Abraham Lincoln” is found in the special "10,000 word serialization now available for your use FREE OF CHARGE at any United Artist Exchange. Newspapers will be glad to feature this public interest special because it offers the thrill, the pathos, the heart throbs found in Lincoln’s Life. This story has been written from the picture by a prominent author ,* and is divided into chapters so that a newspaper can run it for one week or longer preceding the run of the picture. Be sure and place it in the editor’s hands as far in advance as i possible in order to be sure of its acceptance. Also supply them with stills and half-tones for illustrations. Suggested stills will be found at the head of each chapter. The World knows Lincoln, every American worships his memory but a great majority do not know or realize the many heartaches, struggles, obstacles, that he had to over¬ come, nor the romance of his life. In order to present Lin¬ coln in all of his greatness it was necessary for D. W. Grif¬ fith to delve into the archives of history. What he has brought to the surface not only appears in the picture but also in this unusual serialization. Your readers will marvel at Lincoln’s capacity to carry burdening heartaches; they will revel in his keen sense of humor; they will respond to the pathetic kindness of his appealing love affairs; and they will thrill at his dynamic power in holding a torn and divided nation together. This serialization is a pow¬ erful feature in itself. Make use of it. A Cartoon Feature for Your Newspaper Newspapers are all clamoring for novelty. Here is a cartoon on “Abra¬ ham Lincoln” that is replete with interesting highlights from the story. Make use of it for your newspaper publicity, throwaways, special heralds or programs. It will arouse interest wherever shown. ( By using the cartoons as a sample you can interest art classes in a cartoon contest for the one who can present the best cartoon dealing with political prob¬ lems during Lincoln’s time. Advise contestants to go to the public library for their information. This contest can be worked with the newspapers for the best and most original cartoon that was popular during Lincoln’s time. Offer a prize and arrange with the newspaper to run a series of submitted cartoons. 'ABRAHAM LINCOLN ' the central figure of D.W. GRIFFITH'S Spectacular Romance 23 —One Col. Lincoln Silhouette f (Mat 05c, Cut 30c) Born of lowly parents in an obscure backwoods town This barefoot boy began to plod the pathway to renown; 4|p He burned the midnight oil to gain the principles of law To arm himself in sympathy for human wrongs he saw. A man of peace innately, he avoided any brawl And made a thing of humor of aggressions one and all; Until Bully Armstrong rashly forced him into fight— The Abe uncoiled and crushed him with his brawny might. He routed Stephen Douglas with his “House Divided” debate That electrified the country and saved the ship of State; His candidacy followed; his leadership deserved Went victorious with the slogan, “The Union Be Preserved!” His homely, awkward aspect caused Mary Todd to smile, But his rugged virtues helped him to pass the trial; She somehow sensed the future of this diamond in the rough, So she became Dame Lincoln readily enough. By sweet Ann Rutledge charmed, one day Lincoln fell in love; But as their troth was plighted, God took Ann’s soul above, Chastening the soul of Lincoln, leaving his heart a shell, A heart that had to brave the world and hide its pain as well. In Ford’s Theatre, Washington, in eighteen sixty-five The great war President’s fatal hour arrived; With mercy toward all and malice toward none, Lincoln, the Emancipator, died by a dastard’s gun. PAGE SEVEN