Reel Life (Sep 1913 - Mar 1914)

Re©l Life S The Thanhouser Fire Anniversary The Thanhouser Fire Anniversary, marking the opening of the new Thanhouser Studios at New Rochelle, was held Tuesday, January 13,, with about 700 persons in attendance. All the trains from New York were met at the station by automobiles in charge of the Reception Committee: James Cruze, Chairman; Billie Noel, Al Mayo, Frank Grimmer and Claude Seixas. Miss Jessie Bishop, in charge of arrangements, procured a "special" on the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad to take the New York attendants home, at 2:06 A. M. Others on the arrangements committee were: Dave Thompson, James Cruze, Charles Gerke, Harry Benham and Bert Adler. David Thompson and Bert Adler were in charge of the floor and entertainment. Grimmer's Orchestra furnished the dance music. A special caterer was on hand to see that all the 700 attendants had refreshment as well as entertainment. The prominent Thanhouserettes present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. J Hite, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd F. Lonergan, the full staff of directors; Marguerite Snow, Maude Fealy, Flo La Badie, Mignon Anderson, Muriel Ostriche, Adele Rey, Lila Chester, Catherine Webb, Carey L. Hastings, Riley Chamberlin, Justus Barnes, Arthur Bower, Al H. Moses, Jr., Henry Cronjager, William Zollinger, Theodore Heise and Frank Zimmerman. Be-ribboned "Kewpie dolls" were the souvenirs. THE ENTERTAINMENT. (David Thompson and Bert Adler, Announcers) 1. Mrs. Morgan Jones in violin selections, with Boyd Marshall at piano. 2. Film presenting leading Thanhouser Players in bits from their best releases. 3. Alice Turner;, girl comique, in songs. 4. Slides of C. J. Hite and the Thanhouser department heads. 5. Roy Hauck, boy comediarv, in songs, ac companied by Boyd Marshall. 6. Thanhouser Film, "Coals of Fire." 7. The Thanhouser Twins, in dances and reci tations. 8. The Thanhouser Illustrated Song, posed by Muriel Ostriche and Boyd Marshall, photographed by Claude Seixas, music by Sid Bracy, sung by Boyd Marshall, with Sid Bracy at the piano. 9. Harry Benham's own illustrated song, a bur lesque by Harry Benham. 10. David Thompson in a monologue. 11. The Thanhouser Kid and little Leland Ben ham in songs and dances. In the audience were players and officials from almost every prominent producing company around New York, as follows: Gertrude McCoy, John Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seay, Mr. and Mrs. George Lessey, Dick Neil, Mr. and Mrs. William Barrett, Edison; Misf Mary Charleson, Sam Spedori, Vitagraph; William Russell, Albert Russell, Biograph; Irving Cummings, Pathe; Victor Naulty, New York Motion Picture Co.; Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Scardon, Earle Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Carl LeViness, Reliance; E. H. Sanders, Universal, Joe Farnham, All-Star, William Barry, Nicholas Power Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Peckham, Reel Life; George D. Proctor, E. Kendall, Gillette, Moving Picture News; R. H. Pangburn^ N. Y. Telegraph; Wen Milligan, The Billboard; Dr. William J. Ivory, Screen Club; J. E. Brulatour, Miss V. Johnson, Eastman; Mr. J. V. Ritchey, Mrs. Worthy Butts, Greenwich Litho. Co.; Mr. Brewer, Otis Litho. Co.; Frank C. Bangs, Mr. and Mrs. George Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Peckham, Mrs. Edward McCall, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lieb, Mr. William Rising. Congratulatory wires were received from: John Bunny, Maurice Costello, Mr. and Mrs. James Young, Miss Lillian Walker, Tefft Johnson, Vitagraph; Anthony O'SuUivan, T. N. Heffron, Lawrence Marston, Madge Kirby, Alan Hale, Gertrude Robinson, Biograph; Walter Edwin, Ashley ;iio 'J^x^^hm^^ Mo Thanhouser Dave Thompson Miller, Gladys Hulette, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Prior, Mary Fuller, Edison; Alice Joyce, Tom Moore, Phil Lang, Kalem; Earle Metcalf, Lloyd B. Carleton, George Terwilligeri, Ormi Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Hibling, Lubin; Francis X. Bushman, Gilbert M. Anderson Tinton Steck, Don Meany, Essanay; Kathlyn Williams, John Pribyl, Selig; Gwendolyn Pates, Paul Panzer, Frank Powell, Jack Standing, Pathe; Harris Gordon, James Kirkwood, D. W. Griffith, Henry Walthall, Mae Marsh, Norma Phillips, Reliance; William Garwood, Phil Lonergan, Lucius Hendersoni, Francelia Billington, Majestic; Fred Mace, Marguerite Loveridge, Apollo; Vivian Rich, S. S. Hutchinson, R. R. Nehls, American; Tom Ince, Kessel and Bauman, George Nicholls, KayBee; Mack Sennett, Mabel Norman, Keystone; H. E. Aitken, Roy Aitken, W. C. Toomey, Clarence H. New, J. R. Freuler, Mutual Film Corporation; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Laemmle, J. C. Graham, King Baggott, Ethel Grandon, Frank Smith,, Howard Crampton, Joe Brandt, Universal; and Chester Beecroft, General Film. "True Western Hearts" The story of the noble sacrifice of a father and son, who, moved by the misfortunes of a neighbor, give up the proceeds of five years of unremitting toil. A very interesting production, with Sydney Ayres in the lead, doing splendid work. With the exception of Louise Lester, who takes the part of the neighbor's wife, and her little child, the entire cast is made up of men. But for all this, the subject commands attention. "The Hermit" A two part production by the American Film Mfg. Co., Thos. Ricketts directing and Edward Coxen in the titular role, supported by Winifred Greenwood, George Field and other stars of "Flying A" fame. A heart-interest story with a strong grip, and dramatization that is at once convincing and real. It is not often that two brothers are hopelessly in love with the same girl — and that the nobler character of the two is worsted by the unscrupulous conduct of the other. This situation is brought about in a masterful manner by the producer, Thomas Ricketts, and the story unravels itself in a free and easy manner. Principals and producer do themselves credit. The release has been set for Feb. 2nd. Beauty Films Popular With the first release, "WITHERING ROSES," scarcely having been shown on the screen, the clamor for further Beauty releases is assuming gratifying proportions. The popular and beautiful Margarita Fischer is the leading lady and her ability and charming personality, which is displayed in a marked degree in these productions, is increasing her already numerous friends and admirers. Beauty films will be released on Wednesday of each week. Subsequent titles are "Fooling Uncle," "Bess, the Outcast," "Sally's Elopement," "The Wife," and "The Storm." Exquisite photographs for lobby display are available. This Comes from Mr. L. Freeman, of the Furby Theatre, Winnipeg. The Editor, "Comic" Section, Reel Life. If the American Apollo whilst riding on a Broncho, happened to meet the Princess wearing a Domino, at the "Sign of the Double Winged Clock" — I wonder if she would accept a Keystone ring from him and place her Reliance upon his Mutual backing to fulfill his promise of marriage, when he becomes wealthy and "Canhouser" ? Yours truly, K. B. Won't Have Photo Printed The Thanhouser studio has a demure young lady who won't have her picture printed in the papers — she's so shy! This unusual actress is said to be a society girl who "has reasons" for keeping her face out of the printed page, although many persons would consider photoplaying in itself a publicity medium of the most pronounced kind. But the particular photoplayer will not have her photo published or her name, either — they call her "Miss Beautiful" in the Thanhouser casts and let it go at that. "Miss Beautiful's" first film appearance comes late in the month. The release is called "Her Love Letters," and Harry Benham and the Thanhouser Kidlet appear, too. Tliaiili®i3ser The Elevator Man By Lloyd F. Lonergan Jan. 25, 1914 CAST Tim, an aged elevator man.... Riley Chamberlain Rose, a pretty young stenographer. .Flo La Badie Jack, in love with Rose Harry Benham Williams, chief clerk Sidney Bracy The old elevator man had been employed in the office building for many years and was treated with much consideration. He had his likes and dislikes, however. A certain young clerk and a very pretty stenographer, employed by one of the firms, especially had won his heart — and he was delighted when they confided to him that they were engaged. Another clerk, higher up in the same companyj old Tim despised. When the lovers quarrelled — as all young lovers will — and the pretty girl flirted with the clerk whom Tim disliked, the old elevator man was broken hearted. Then, he decided to play upon the yellow streak in Williams' disposition. He did this by means of a little red fire and some fancy elevator running. The young couple were reunited— and Tim was convinced once more that life was worth living.