The Billboard 1911-01-14: Vol 23 Iss 2 (1911-01-14)

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"o's 'wre. 3 The Billboard 29 ' JANUARY 14, 1911. actor, Their little deception secures for them father’s consent to their marriage. rie RIVAL ENGINE DRIVERS (Trama;: released Jan. 6; length, 498 feet).—Tom a emart young driver, ts in love with the daughter of the proprietor of a cafe much frequented by the men from the railway. His affection Is reciprocated by the girl, Jack also admires the girl and, of a jealous nature, commences ferce struggle with Tom. Forgetting the ceate with the many passengers whose lives are dependent upon their skill, the drivers sway to snd fro, until both men fall headlong to the round The train speeds on ite way and at fength a terrible collision occurs. Help is at pand and the line fs searched, when the bodtes of the men are found locked in each oth ers arms, YANKEE. AN ERRING SON'S AWAKENING § (Drama: released Jan. 9; length, — feet).—A_ father'« honse is robbed. and suspicion points to a worthless son, Luckily for the fellow, a biz hearted desk sergeant seems to think there ix sume good ln the son, at least he takes a chance of losing his 9 stripes and shield, and e S allows him to go ont of jail for twelve bours when the boy swears he can bring in the real culprit Nor did the sergeant make a_ bad guess, for the erring son did bring In the thief, and the money he stole besides. The poy, acquitted of the crime, pow has been nh Caught a lasting lesson. ECLAIR. $6 ? THE JEALOUSY OF SOSTHENES RAMULOT (Comedy; release Jan. 16: length. 478 feet).—SostheDes Ramulot a young chemist, in order to do away with his rival in leve, sells him a _ polson instead of a barmiess potion. At the moment the rival bas departed, Sos«thenes is siezed with a panic of grief. He is munch relieved when he Is Informed oy the rival that he bas «....-«crd the base deed. and that no barm has been done. MY WIFE'S HAT (Comedy: release Jan. 16; length, 482 feet:.—Mr. Durand i« commissioned to boy a hat for his wife. He soon finda that the buying of the hat is the smallest portion of bis trouble: it is the getting of it bome that roves to be the greatest concern. At la<t. when reaches home, you would not recognize the bat. Happily for Mr. D., be conceives the idea that be will make over the bat, and be dieplars to bis astonished wife the wonderful art of which be is master. and under his clever bands the Sat, In a twinkling, is turned into a marvelous work of fashion. — Remember, THE WALL PARTITION (drama; released Jan. 4; length 500 feet). —In hanging a picture. an Everybody! ertiot accidentally makes The first “Imp” film with the popular “Little Mary” as leading lady appears Monday, alge Pe January 9th, and is entitled ‘Their First Misunderstanding.” It is the first of a series Bi a Se oe See of “Little Mary Imps” which you simply must have—every blessed one. The fact a yh» Ry — that the “Imp” is spending money like water to produce the best possible films does on ae stout the she nthe | not do you an earthly bit of good unless you get “Imp” films. Get two a week or brother, who tries to intimidate her to secure go to an exchange which will supply what you ask for! Remember! money, and is routed by the artist. These Kindly deeds win the girl's love, and she marbe cles ber knight of the brush. TRIALS OF TWEEDLEDUM AS A POLICE é 99 MAN (comedy; receased Jan. 4; length 500 feet). ree ore m —In this 6lm the comedian is shown as an over Ss e sesious guardian of the law with comical re — —_ On Monday, January 16th, we release “MELODY,” one of our most excellent efforts. BILL'S WIDOW! Make sure you receive it! Thursday, January 19th, we release a split reel. The eg a herd first half is “HIS FIRST PATIENT,” a corking good doctor story; the second half frivede ‘Bie Bid Jason ia is “THE REV. GOODLEIGH’S COURTSHIP,” a howling comedy. Every subject Sor persenah of 8 ner. | named in this advertisement is high-class and worthy of the name “Imp.” If you Sake te enectree when | don’t get them all, start something! the news of a quick arrival. The beys ar ray Joe Randall to woman's clothes and foist him upon Bill as the enterprising wid ow. Bill starts away on the run to escape the supposed widow, but they catch him and bring him and the bogus widow back to INDEPENDENT MOVING PICTURES CO. of AMERICA . 102 W. 101 st St., New York. Carl Laemmle, Pres. All “Imp” Films Sold Through the Sales Co. E | | FILMS FOR RENT |. We are getting 18 reels of Independent film weekly. We shitar: If youhave no strong competiti : | can supply any class service. Let us hear from you, statMr. Exhibitor: supply you with pe ccummeenehannll ing what class goods you are using. goods, 6 reels weekly, $6.00; 12 reels weekly, $10.00. Allin WE CAN BOOST YOUR BUSINESS one shipment. Over 6,000,000 feet to select from. J. FRANK HATCH FILM COMPANY, Hatch Bldg., 109 Fourth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Tickets, 10,000, 90¢; Sprockets .'5,6<%a27c/n5 $1.50; Anouncement Slides, all kinds,22¢ each, 5 for $1.00; Non-breatable Condensers 75e; Bio Carhons, $2.25 per 100, (Continued on page 52.) “Rex” Learn to say it. _——————