The Billboard 1917-06-16: Vol 29 Iss 24 (1917-06-16)

JUNE 16, 1917 The Billboard 65 CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG Will Probably Appear in ComedyDramas Pittsburg, June 11.—Clara Kimball Young has decided to abandon starring in problem plays with sex plots. This 6he announced while en route to Detroit, where she is to complete arrangements to act and produce her own pictures. Miss Young is expected in New York thie week, where she is the plaintiff in a suit for half of the profits made from her productions under the Selznick Pictures banner. “Censors spoil the questionable films, and I believe my admirers would like to see me in comedy-dramas,’’ she said, in giving her reasons for her change. “‘I have many new ideas in screen acting, and it is my intention to not only act in plays, but to direct those in which 1 appear.’’ Miss Young expects to be at work before the camera by the first of July, and will remain in the East until December, when she will join the motion picture colony on the West Coast. THE PRODUCERS’ PART Ithaca, N. Y¥., June 9.—Is the motion picture man to bave his part in the playing of that big game known as War? Leopold D. Wharton, of The Whartons, believes so, and to that end he has made a list of the things that the motion picture man can do to help Uncle Sam’s cause to a healthy conclusion: He can produce stories of heroism and manhood instead of cowardice. He can show the reward of manliness upon the films, the low statns of the slacker and the hich estate of the man who works and struggles for his country, He can instill cheer and good will and a bit of laughter into every picture that the gloom of war may not be always present. He can bring laughter instead of morbidity. He can reserve a place for the fluttering flag of the Stars and Stripes. He can show in his pictures the strength of rght and the weakness of wrong, psychologically instilling into the patrons of the theaters a stronger desire than ever to see the power of right prevailing over the world. He con wphold honor and lower dishonor. He can cheer up those who have sorrows, straighten up those who are tottering in fear, make men of cowards and cause brave men to be braver. And, above all, he can produce better pictures than ever before, with clean thoughts, clean action and clean portrayal. Such is the motion picture man’s part in the great war—a part to be played by every producer. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK First of Fox Kiddie Features New York, June 9.—Wm, Fox announces the completion of a huge picturization of Jack and the Peanstalk, which should prove an eple of the screen. The film was directetd by C. M. and S. A, Franklin, two of the foremost child d rectors, The production was months in the making in the Fox studios at Hollywood, Cal., and ts to be shown to the public in ten reels. A large sum was spent in the erection of pretentious and complicated settings and the salary list was also large, as hundreds of children were needed for the extra parts alone, while the principals include some of the most talented juveniles in filmdom. Jack and the Beanstalk will be released as a special offering in September by Fox Film Corporation. The production will be the first of the Fox Kiddie Features to be issued by “Ir. Fox each month. A’ .LENBAUGH PROCESS A Tre2*ment to Lengthen Life of Films New York, June 9.—One of the most imPortant inrovations in the film industry, which, within short time, will affect every foot of film, ha. just been brought to the attention of the trade papers thru a contract which was signed during the past week between Shepard *% Vasa Loan, Major ©. J. Allenbaugh, of the Vilm enovating Company, and W. C. Fields, Presiden” of the Hedwig Laboratories. This ‘ontract ~revides that the Hedwig Laborator‘es are t> use the ‘‘Allenbaugh Process’’ on 1 the files handled by this organization. Major Allynbaugh has been working on his invention for three years, and a couple of wees ago advised Harry Shepard, of Shepard * Van Loan, of his success. Shepard & Vav Loan immediately entered into a contract wit: him to act as his agents, resulting in the eontract with Mr. Fields. ™n discussing his invention Major Allenteugh said: “There have been a great many at‘e apts during the last seven or eight years te devite come means to preserve the film, but ++ 444444464 oo tt 4 bb b tb be tnt tn in tn tnt» tar tpt t>t>t> 0006600 they proved inefficient in that the film treated by these various methods became more or less brittle, and instead of serving the film had a tendency to shorten its life. “I have worked along an entirely ditferent line. After many experiments, during which I must admit thousands of feet were destroyed and spoiled, I discovered that in treating the emulsion I had to also take into consideration a treatment of the celluloid itself that would harmonize with the treatment of the emulsion. This I have succeeded in doing and have proved that notwithstanding the emulsion is hardened, yet it is hardened in such a way as to become practically a part of the celluloid itself, and the whole made more flexible and pliable than the untreated film and remains so. “In hardening emuls'on the sprocket walls are given additional strength. The film treated with this process will run thru the projecting machine with absolutely no accumulation of emulsion on the sprocket wheel, tension springs and aperture gate, or in any point that it may come in contact with. This relieves the strain or the walls of the sprocket boles and prevents the numerous scratches, wear and tear that is the usual effect on the untreated film. “I believe the day is coming, and that, too, in the near future, when every exhibitor will demand that the film that he books be treated with this process. This especially appties to the exhibitor who is using the 60), 9) and 100-day stuff. Because of the fact that the film is treated it will be in far better condition when it reaches him."’ Major Allenbaugh was formerly an exhibitor in Baltimore, and entered into the exchange ties binding him to that city were too strong to be severed entirely. When Paramount absorbed its exchanges some months past Mr. Steele endeavored to retire from the position he held in the home office, but the time was not propitious, and he deferred taking the step until last week, when the final arrangements were made for the merging of the Artcraft and Paramount business, which move made it possible for him to resign and take up his work in the Middle West. — FILM LITIGATION LOST Sampliner Case Decided in Favor of Defendants New York, June 9.—The damage suit which was brought against the General Film Company and the Motion Picture Patents Company some time ago by Jos. H. Sampliner, was brought to a close last Monday, when the jury in the United States District Court found in favor of the defendants. Several years ago the Lake Shore Film and Supply Company, Cleveland, 0., had difficulties with the defendants and claimed that it had been injured by restraint of trade. An assignment was given Mr. Sampliner, who came to New York and brought up the suit, claiming damages totaling $750,000. RUSSIAN ART FILMS Soon To Be Shown by N. S. Kaplan New York, June 9.—The Society of Russian Dramatic Authors and Artists has appointed of the United States. to all its members. Loan. may, of itself, end the war. June 15 the Loan is closed. agency. can do. of the screen this industry stands triotism. PICTURE INDUSTRY A PROCLAMATION! The motion picture industry has been asked by the Government to lend the screen to important and immediate messages to the people The appeal has been made to the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry, and as President of the Association I am transmitting this important request to all the branches of the industry and All of us want to do our duty—and more. done—thru the screen and by every individual. The first work asked of us was to spread the gospel of the Liberty Slides, films and posters telling the public about this important measure have been issued during the past few weeks. tributors and producers and their employees can, by their patriotic endeavors, bring this message to the whole public. At least it will go far. Let us all strive to promote this measure. But the screen is a great and effective Let us show what the screen can do for patriotism! And let us show what each and every individual in the industry Every man and every woman should subscribe, as their means may permit, to the Liberty Loan, and these subscriptions should all go forth as from the industry, indicating that over and beyond the power Notify the National Association what amount of bonds you have subscribed for, or intend to take, so that we may announce on June 15 the total subscriptions to the Liberty Loan from the industry. WILLIAM A. BRADY, President National Association of the Motion Picture Industry. There is much to be Exhibitors, disThe Liberty Loan The time is short. On Sl A A i i in i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i high in individual loyalty and pa nahh bb bb 4 4 64.4 6.6 6 tty ty ty ttt» O6O6-O6-66-66-6-06-6-66-6060060 0 i i i i i i i i business in that territory, handling the program for the old Famous Players. He was one of the original Paramount men, and later helped to form the Metro Company, and was president and manager of the Washington exchange. Being financially interested in the film the damage done to them by the operators left an impression with him out of which grew a desire to discover some means of preserving the life of the film. The ‘‘Allenbauch Process’’ is the result, JAMES STEELE RESIGNS As Secretary-Treasurer of Paramount New York, June 9.—James Steele, secretary and treasurer of the Paramount Pictures Corporation for the past year, has resigned that position in order that he may continue his residence in Pittsburg, and will hereafter be located in the Iron City, acting in the capacity of district manager over the Paramount offices in Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland and Indianapolis. Mr. Steele will also retain his directorship on the Board of Directors of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, controlling Paramount, Arteraft, Famous Players, Lasky, Morosco and Pallas, producers and distributers of Paramount and Artcraft Pictures. When Mr. Steele accepted the position as secretary-treasurer of the Paramount Pictures Corporation a year ago it was with the full understanding that it would be only temporary, as his family remained in Pittsburg and the N. S. Kaplan, of the Russian Art Films, its official representative in this country. He has arranged to present the film plays of Andrieff, Tetmeyer, Pazukhin and other famous living authors in a Broadway theater at a date to coincide with the stay of the Russian Commission in New York. It is predicted that the arrival of the Russian Commission here, with Professor Bakhmetieff at its head, will help to clear up the general misunderstanding as to ‘‘Russian pictures.’’ LARGE PICTURE THEATER Opened in Baltimore Baltimore, June 9.—The new McHenry Theater was thrown open to the public this week. This house is of beautiful design, is fireproof and will seat 1,100 people. The members of the Sonthern Amusement Company, owners of the McHenry, are W. H. Webb, president; Col. Jacob W. Hook, vice-president: Wm. J. Don nelly, Douglas H. Gordon, George R. Willis, George Webb, Henry L. Duer, H. W. Webb, Charles H. Classen, Jacob W. Hook, John Wheltle, Eugene Bolster and Edward Richardson, directors : DUNN HANDLES FEATURE Chicago, June 9.—Billy Dunn is doing some food work managing the campaign for ‘The Deemster, in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, for John B. Warren, MASTER DRAMA FEATURE, —_——_4 Who’s Your Neighbor, Ready New York, June 9.have Gratifying results been obtained by the Master Drama Features, Inc., for their seven-reel production, Who's Your Neighbor? The picture will make its debut at a private showing, to be held at the Broadway Theater, June 15, at 10 a.m., and all exhibitors and State-rights buyers are in vited to attend. The story was written by Willard Mack, while the production was handled by S. Rankin Drew Christine Mayo, been featured in a number of productions by several of the large producers, will be seen in the Evelyn Brent and Anders Randolf cluded in the cast, One of the officials of Master Drama Features, who has leading role. are also in Inc., remarked recently: ‘“‘We believe that we have a production in Who's Your Neighbor that will prove a strong box-office attraction for any exhibitor and a particular boon to State-rights buyers. Our release carries with it a moral theme with a punch, and it deals with a condition existing in cities today of which few people are aware. a sex film, nor does it curious, but it has been so as not to offend the have supplied what we strong cast, a director film patrons and of note. The film is not eater to the morbidly handied in a manner most sensitive. We believe to be a very is well known to a story written by an author These three points show that nothing will be lacking that would in any way improve the artistic value of the film. who CREDIT TO SUNSHINE For the Production of S. O. S. Chicago, June 9.—Watterson R. Rothacker, president of the Rothacker Film Manufacturing Company, has made the following statement in justice to the Sunshine Film Corporation to correct false impressions and to discourage confusing rumors: “The Sunshine Film Corporation is entitled to full credit for the production of the feature film, entitled S. O. S., and the Rothacker Film Manu facturing Company had nothing to do with this production other than the fact that we rented our studio outright to the Sunshine Corporation for several days, during which time the studio was controlled and operated exclusively by them, none of our employees being used other than the studio electrician. “In some rent right to producing companies, this character we have instances we our studio outbut in cases of absolutely no control over the production and have nothing whatever to do with the production inasmuch as the com pany occupying the premises exclusively control them during the period of rental and operate en tirely independent of our company.” OPENS INDIANAPOLIS BRANCH Indianapolis, Ind., June 9.—R. E. Gumm has opened a local branch office of the Exhibitors’ Supply Company, 213 Stewart Building, with a full line of motion picture supplies and machines. jumm is confident the branch office will stand as high in the esteem of Indianapoits exhibitors as does the main office to those in Chicage. BETTER LIGHT UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC GENERATOR SET. Compact and Dependable. Easily Portable, 4 K. W., 60 or 110-volt, smooth current, flickerless light. 4-cylinder, 4-cycle. For Show Lighting and Moving Picture Machine. Ask for Bulletin No. 26. UNIVERSAL MOTOR CO., Oshkosh, Wis. POWER’S CAMERAGRAPH No. 6B THE PREMIER MOTION PICTURE PROJECTOR N. POWER CO. NEW YORK. WY. $0 Gold St. 7 oad a cas OR a, rite po — ee ra