San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

April 10, 1909 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW Moving Pictures Have Censors in N. Y. 4 New York, March 29. — The experiment of a public censorship for the theatre is to be tried on the 355 moving picture show places in this city. A board of five censors, one of whom is a woman, has begun work. Three represent civic organizations and two represent the moving picture men. This first board of theatrical censors for New York City consists of these persons : John Collier of the People's Institute, chairman; Mrs. Josephine Redding, formerly secretary of the Woman's Municipal League; Albert Shields. District Superintendent of the Public Schools ; Joseph E. Driscoll and O. J. hamburger. The board was appointed as the result of a compact between the moving picture men and educational societies. The five censors are to be unofficial, but their rulings will be absolutely binding. The Moving Picture Association of New York, which controls 355 show places, has joined with ethical bodies to weed out the "ratholes" among the shows 'and raise the standard. The People's Institute took the leading part in the establishment of the board. The meeting at which the censors were selected was held in the City Club five days ago, and the Board of Censors has opened headquarters at 318 East Fifteenth Street. Inspectors from the Parkhurst Society will watch the moving picture shows to see whether they obey the censors' rules. John Collier, chairman of the board, when asked what sort of pictures the censors would bar from the shows, replied : "Crime pictures and those of immoral tendency. We will also cut out all objectionable songs. We propose to do our work in the factories, not in the show places. The only thing lacking to make the censorship complete now is the consent of the Motion Picture Patents Co. This company makes 150 miles of picture films a day, and has been called the trust. Its directors will let us know next Tuesday whether the company will come in, but we feel sure it will. All the independent film makers have consented, and those who do not Will have trouble." A board of governors is in control of the movement. Its members include Miss Evangeline A. Whitney. Mrs. Jos. M. Price, Mrs. Serena Townsend and Mrs. Redding. Show Troopers, Please Note New Automobile Rules The following is the new code agreed upon by the Farmers' AntiAuto Protective Society, which has just held annual conventions in the different states in the Union. " 1 — On discovering an approaching team, the automobilist must stop on the off-side and cover his machine with a tarpaulin painted to correspond with the scenery. 2 — The speed limit on country this year will be secret, and the penalty for violation will be $10.00 for every mile an offender is caught going in excess of it. 3 — In case an automobile makes a team run away the penalty will be $50.00 for the first mile, $100.00 for the second mile, $200.00 for the third mile, etc., that the team runs; in addition to the usual damages. 4 — On approaching a corner where he cannot command a view of the road ahead, the automobilist must stop not less than 100 yards from the turn, toot his horn, ring a bell, fire a revolver, halloo, and send up three bombs at intervals of five minutes. 5 — Automobiles must be seasonably painted — that is, so they will merge with pastoral ensemble, and not be startling. They must be green in spring, golden in summer, red in autumn, and white in winter. 6 — Automobiles running on the country roads at night must send up a red rocket every mile, and wait ten minutes for the road to clear. They may then proceed carefully, blowing their horns and shooting Roman candles. 7 — All members of the Society will give up Sunday to chasing automobiles, shooting and shouting at them, making arrests, and otherwise discouraging country touring on that day. 8 — In case a horse will not pass an automobile, notwithstanding the scenic tarpaulin, the automobilist will take the machine apart as rapidly as possible, and conceal the parts in the grass. 9 — In case an automobile approaches a farmer's house when the roads are dusty, it will slow down to one mile an hour, and the chauffeur will lay the dust in front of the house with a hand sprinkler, worked over the dashboard. 10 — Theatrical troupers traveling in automobiles, upon entering a town, will at once order handbills from the town printer, announcing the first night's performance as being free, if the show is all right they will be allowed to show one more night. The next morning the company will be required to leave town at 3 a. m., so as to not interfere with traffic. N. B. — Performers at any time meeting Prof. Faits kindly notify him of the above rules and regulations governing automobile traveling so that he will be able to govern himself accordingly. Theatricals in Honolulu The Pollard Opera Company (juveniles) four weeks ago played Honolulu to record-breaking business on their way to Australia. The Pollard Opera Company (adults) will play Honolulu five weeks, opening April 12, at the Hawaiian Opera House. On the same night the popular Ellcfords will open at the Orpheum for a long engagement — their annual appearance in the islands. Personals Clair Sinclair, who is known for good work hereabouts, was specially The Fatal Wedding at the new Broadway Theatre in Oakland this week. Just at the moment when she was to leave the stage forever, after a romantic marriage in Los Angeles last week, June Moore, a member of Ellef ord Company For 1908-09 PALS, by Edmund Day ALL DUE TO DIANA, DORIS FROM FARM TO FACTORY A WOMAN'S SECRET All Royalty Flays UNDER THE GASLIGHT, DR. BILL THE OTHER FELLOW THE NEW CINDERELLA And Several Others. Pacific Coast Representative for Bradv and Grismer's MAN OF THE HOUR and WAY DOWN EAST Managers, please note that I control exclusive Coast rights to these plays. W. J. ELLEFORD, Sole Proprietor and Director FRANK WYMAN, Manager WILLIS BASS, Business Manager Permanent Address. Francis-Valentine Co., 285-287 13th St., S. P. Coast Pirates Keep Hands Off My Plays Address Arthur T. Aiston Sole Owner Room 304 1493=1505 Broadway New York City Tennessee's Pardner My Attorneys Piatt & Bayne Crocker Bldg. San Erancisco California the Old Cross Roads Shadows on the Hearth Pretty Peggy By Francos Ay mar Mathews © ^^^^^ AjYvT Home OFFtcc /"^\ BURB1NK THEATRE BUILDING LOS ANGELES, CAL. Oliver Morosco's Plays Ready for Stock The Judge and the Jury The Halfbreed The Empress and the Soldier In South Car'liney Is the New Majestic a winner? Well, we guess yes MOROSCO'S BURBANK THEATRE Los Angeles, Cal. " The Best in the West" The Leading Stock House. Hamburger's MAJESTIC Theatre The Handsomest in the V*'est Co 300,000.00 Oliver Morosco, Lessee & Mgf For time address John Cort The Garrick Theatre San Diego, Cal. MOROSCO & WY ATT, Lessees and Mgrs. WIGS ALL MAKES, GREASE PAINTS, POWDERS, ROUGE Largest Line on Pacific Coast. MAKE-UP BOXES, PLAY BOOKS Parent's Stationery CoflSSSS. * ' * w *r»-w» «.u -- O pany, tripped and fell, suffering an injury of the spine. When Miss Moore, who is 19 years old. was in New York, she met Edward Cook, a racing man, who fell in love with her and asked her to become his wife. But she was not then ready to leave the Stage and traveled west with the Burgomaster company. When the racing season opened at Santa Anita. Cook went to Los Angeles, but when Miss Moore arrived there she did not know he was in town. The two were surprised when they met Monday, but for all that Cook repeated his proposal of marriage that night. He was accepted. The marriage ceremony was performed Tuesday morning by Justice of the Peace Pierce. Mrs. Cook has every chance of recovery. City Electrician Charles H. Desmond of Long Beach has resigned his job to take up the position of secretary and treasurer of the Bentley Grand Theatre of the southern city. Grand Opera House Black Diamond California The only legitimate house In this district. 2500 population; an extra good show town. Seating capacity, 650. Rent or Share. M. SIRE Manager of Opera House GONZALES OPERA HOUSE GONZALES, CAL. New, well appointed theatre, electric lighted, full stock of new scenery. M. C. CLARK, Mgr. NEW CONCORD THEATRE Just completed and ready for traveling troupes. For Information Inquire of P. DE FBEITAS, Concord Hotel, Concord, Cal. Phone Main 353. WOODLAND Opera House WOODLAND, CAL. Greatest show town for good shows In the West. A few good dates open in September and October. Stage big enough for any production. Booked by Great Western Theatrical Circuit. NEW DIAMOND THEATRE BLACK DIAMOND. CONTRA COST\ COUNTY, CAL. C. CIPOLLA. Manager The coal mining town; good stage; seats 500 people; rental, or will play first-class companies on percentage. For information apply to 411 Mon>gomery Ave., City. Hill Opera House PETALUMA, CAL. JOHN R. ROCHE, Lessee and Manager The finest theatrical town outside of the big cities in the West. Magnificent new theatre, with stage large enough for any attraction, playing regularly from $500 to $700 a night. Booked by Great Western Theatrical Circuit. 287 Thirteenth St., S. F. BARCROFT Opera House, Merced Entirely remodeled. New stage, big enough for any production. Stage equipped with new scenery. Merced has 4,000 population. For time write F. R. BARCROFT, Manager. Santa Cruz gggSi Santa Cruz, Cal. L. A. KNIGHT, Manager Rental or will play first-class companies on percentage H. Lewln H. Oppenheim GOKDAN TAILORING CO. (Formerly 1124 Market St.) 1539 riUmore St. Bet. O'Farrell and Geary San Francisco. Cal Slightly Worn Wardrobe FOR STAGE PURPOSES Ladles' Handsome Evening Gowns and Opera Coats; good as new; in latest styles. Men's Full Dress and Tuxedo Suits. MRS. h. JACOBS, 1050 Golden Gate Avenue, formerly of Sixth Street. Phone Park 707.