Reel Life (Sep 1913 - Mar 1914)

2 Reel Lite Studio and Excliaege Notes Edward Coxen of the "Flying-A" Films Here's to you Oh! Edward Coxen, For we like the things you do. We all like your style of loving, And we care a lot for you. And we like the look appealing That is seen within your eyes When you play the part of hero, With some sweet girl for the prize. We all think you great as sheriff And you make a cowboy grand — • So here's health and luck to you, Ed; Gee! I'd like to shake your hand. EDWARD A. LIFKA. One of Our "Every Day" Letters Kalama, Washington. December 16, 1913. To Mutual Film Exchange;, Portland, Oregon. Gentlemen : — First shipment of Films used last evening. We are well satisfied. Pictures were clean, clear and distinct and in good shape. Accept thanks for same. Should any bad splices or neglect on return shipment occur from our house, please report same to me. I want good service and will positively return shipments in first class condition if so received. Will send check for any stated day in week you desire, but would suit us better to mail check for week's service Tuesday morning. Send us any suggestion you have to boost business, and again accept my thanks for the pretty bill last night. Hoping that our association together may be "Mutual" and always agreeable, Respectfully, E. F. WICKER, Mgr. CARLSON THEATRE Kalama, Wash. Box 5. Rev. Mr. Harris Explains Rev. Clarence J. Harris of Oklahama City, Oklahoma, about whom an article appeared in the Reel Life of December 13. relative to his Photo Play writing, says in a communication to the editor; "It is with no little humility and embarrassment that I note the suggestion in your published article that ambition of a reform nature impels me to enter the moving picture field. I am in it as a student, a pupil, one seeking help, rather than rendering assistance. If I sell a picture now and then, I am pleased, but my profit is coming by contact with the art and constant visits to the Moving Picture Theatre. I believe in the Moving Picture business; it is here to stay and but in its infancy. The quality of its character will be determined by the tastes of those who demand the pictures. I am a firm believer in the theatre; I stood alo ne as a Protestant minister here opposing legislation which meant closing theatres on Sunday. A Sunday theatre with a clean show is wholesome and proper for those who desire them. I frequently attend them and shall continue to do so. My whole position, suggested by your correspondent in this city is, that the church people should help the theatre by attendance and sympathy. Introducing moving pictures in the churches will not help the theatres, I believe it will help to lift up the standards of theatres by having those interested in moral, spiritual and intellectual things, attend them and lend to them their influence. I am thoroughly interested in Moving Pictures; and if some time I can take my place with others now known as Playwrights, I shall consider I am occupying one of the largest and greatest positions of influence possible to a literary or moral worker. Until then I shall be of more local value and shall render to all our Moving Picture houses here my best support and fellowship." A Mexican Trick The office of the Mutual Film Corporation at Dallas, Texas have been pondering for some time Jack Richardson American why there should be such a great demand for bookings on the Battle of Gettysburg in war-ridden Mexico and the reason leaked out when the New York Office of the New York Motion Picture Corporation received an official notice from the Mexican Government that they would take steps to seize and confiscate the five reel motion drama (as they term it) "The Battle of Gettysburg," the next time it entered the country as the carranza agents were booking the film and every time they booked it they smuggled into Mexico two machine guns and twelve rifles. They hoodwinked the United States officials on the border by declaring they were for lobby display. A Burglar's Risk Keystone had a near tragedy, in the making of the three reel special, "Bafiles, the Gentleman Burglar." The Keystone police force were pursuing Baffles over the roofs of ten and twelve story buildings. One of the cops, just as ho was about to shoot, slipped on the edge of the roof, and for a moment it appeared as though he were going over. Regaining his foothold, however, he scrambled back to safety much to the relief of onlookers. The camera was kept going through it all, however, and a thrill accidental perhaps, but nevertheless the genuine article was secured. American Activities Centered on Multiple Reel Subjects All of the companies of the "Flying A" are devoting themselves to the production of multiple subjects, one of which is to be released each Monday. Following are titles set for early release : "IN THE FIRELIGHT" Dec. 29th, "THE POWER OF LIGHT" Jan. 5th, "DESTINIES FULFILLED" Tan 12th, "RETURN OF HELEN REDMOND" Jan. 19th, "A BLOW OUT AT SANTA BANANA" Jan. 26th. "Unto the Weak" An attractive title to an exemplary subject by the "Flying A" second company. It preaches a sermon that is stronger than it would be possible for the most able silver tongued orator to deliver. In the quiet subdued action and sentiments presented it drives home conviction with a force that is bound to bring in good results. "Flying A" Star Poses for Magazine Writer In an article extolling the gorgeous beauties of nature found prevalent in Santa Barbara, California, to appear in Harper's Bazaar article. Miss Vivian Rich was asked to pose. The personal charm and beauty of Miss Rich will add considerably to the interest and attractiveness of the picturesque illustrations. Band Benefit at Santa Barbara Big Success The Band Committee of Santa Barbara has written the American Film Mfg. Co. as follows: "The band committee desires to extend its most sincere and cordial thanks to your company for your great kindness in giving the splendid benefit performance of last Saturday. "We also hope that each individual who contributed to that success will accept our gratitude in fullest measure. "We feel that our entire city as well as the band committee, has appreciated your effort, not only as an unusual artistic success, but as a public spirited contribution to a cause which has been a great factor for good in the town. Very sincerely yours, THE BAND COMMITTEE Per C. W. Northup Secretary." Eellanse Jan. 7, 1914 CAST Tom Burns George Siegmann Mrs. Burns, his mother Jessie Villares Dr. Fox Garfield Thompson Mrs. Fox Sue Balfour Myra Irene Hunt A neighbor Louie Ducey A maid Emily Fulton Tom Burns won't work — and though he really loves his old mother,, every time that she needs him he goes off with bad companions and it remains for Dr. Fox to help her out. The doctor at last remonstrates with Burns, and then gives him a thrashing. The loafer determines to get even with the doctor. Arming himself with a club, he goes to his home — sees him taking an affectionate farewell to his own mother, for whose sake he befriends other people's mothers — and then follows him to his own cottage, and sees how tenderly he looks after Mrs. Burns' wants. Tom's manhood is roused — these duties really belong to him — he changes his way of life, becoming a son worthy of her patience and love, even in neglect. Thasili©iiser Mrs. Pinkhurst's Proxy By Lloyd F. Lonergan Jan. 4, 1914 CAST Jack, a hobo Riley Chamberlain Mrs. Maria Mann, a suffragette Mrs. Sullivan Miss Jane Jennings Carey Hastings Tom, a rural station agent Sidney Bracey Village constable George Barnes Bill, a brakeman Mr. Horton Committeewomen, policemen, etc. The women's society in a small Western town had engaged the fam.ous foreign reformer, Mrs. Pinkhurstf, to lecture in the town hall — for which she was to receive $500. At the last hour, Mrs. Pinkhurst sent word that she could not come — but the telegraph boy lost the message, and it fell into the hands of a tramp who had been reading about the celebrated woman lecturer in the newspapers, and saw in the situation an easy way to make some money. He secured an affective disguise and palmed himself off as Mrs. Pinkhurst, making a very eloquent speech. No one suspected the hoax — and the $500 was just within the tramp's grasp — when the police rushed into the hall and arrested him. Mrs. Pinkhurst, it appeared, was still in Europe, and the police were after a clever bank embezzler who had been impersonating her all over the country. The bank embezzler had slipped out of the game just in time, when the unfortunate tramp jumped in.