Variety (July 1909)

VARIETY 29 GEO. MELIES, 204 East 38th St, NEW YORK CITY HAS BEEN GRANTED A LICENSE BY THE NOTION PICTURE PATENTS COMPANY To manufacture films in hit studios located in New York and Paxil and to leaao them to Licensed Film Exchanges Only. On or about September 1 will be released ONE REEL A WEEK of American and French subjects. COMPETITION t GEORGE MELIES OFFERS $450 FOR IDEAS $450 To commemorate the opening of his New York studio. Mr. Meliee offers $460 for scenarios for MOVING PICTURE PLAYS—Farcical, Comical, Dramatic, Melodramatic, or Spectacular. FIRST PRIZE $150 SECOND PRIZE 75 THIRD PRIZE. 50 SEVEN PRIZES OF $25 EACH FOR THE NEXT BEST SCENARIOS.... 175 m \M I ML • •••••••••• ^P*w^9\J Ten dollars will be paid for all other manuscripts accepted. The names of the prise winners, if it be so (letired by the author, will be printed on the picture. The competition will be decided by competent and impartial judges, whose names will be announced later. RULES GOVERNING THE COMPETITIONS All manuscripts must be typewritten on one side only. All manuscripts must bear a single fictitious name or motto, and must be accompanied by & sealed envelope bearing fictitious name or motto, and with the author's real name and address enclosed. Manuscripts must not be rolled—they must be sent flat or folded. Scenarios must be original and full of action and life. Remember no lines are spoken—the action must tell the story. Competitors may submit as many scenarios as they choose. The competition will CLOSE SEPTEMBER 5, 1909. It rmiet be understood that all manuscripts submitted are subject to the rules governing this competition. To insure tho return of rejected manuscripts, p ostag e covering same must be enclosed. All manuscripts must be marked "FOR COMPETITION" and addressed to GASTON MELIES. 204 East 3Blh Street, New York City. round encounter on Sutter Street one day last week, and Alblnl finished a close second. But later the man of magic armed himself with • steel. pipe and went looking for the blackface actor. They met in front of the National. Murray has carried one arm in a tiling since. Alblnl want* safe bet that the steel pipe will do another turn if the two meet. Alblnl is doing some tall threatening.—Manager Tiffany, of the Em- pire, had a new window built in bis office lately and the neighbors can see him work now. To make matters worse, be purchased a Panama hat in Sausallto.—Manager Hart, of Hart's theatre. Han Mateo, closed an act last week. He might have waited until the actor got back to Frisco and then wire blm that he was closed. San Mateo Is an awful place to close an act. Yonkers doesn't figure while San Mateo is in the running.—Pearl Wllkerson is directing a musical comedy company at Reno, Nev.—"Pop" Orauman has a number of wagons going around town carrying banners an- nouncing that he is running for Mayor on the Re- publican ticket. He promises a prosperous ad ministration and says his policy Is a liberal and broad minded* one. Liberality Is "Pop's" chief asset and once elected it's safe to say be will tear down the Golden Gate and let the boys go the limit.—Mr. Muller, manager of the Orpheum, Spokane, Is In towu to celebrate bis mother's golden wedding.—Charles Oro and a company of nine people sailed for Honolulu 17 for a six week's engsgement In that country.—Edward Keith, pro- prietor of the Iris Theatre, Globe, Arizona, Is In town arranging for his bookings for the com- ing season.— Harry Von Fosson leaves for New York Sunday to Join the Cohan and Harris min- strel show. DENVER By HARRT X. BEAUMONT. Office, Crystal Theatre Bujldlng. CRYSTAL (Wm. A. Weston, gen. mgr.).— Robert Bertram and Co., In "The 8tory of the Hose," clever playlet, capably handled Genaro and Tfaeol, equilibrists, novelty and bit; Lew (Hick, dialect singing comedian. Individual hit. He handles his song nicely; also has good voice and appearance. The MacDonald Trio, bicyclists, while they offer nothing new, present all the tricks in a clean, snappy manner, which brings forth the desired reward. The little girl member is something of a wonder. Louise Byrd, "Tho Colonial Girl," sweet soprano voice and scored big In the opening spot. Business good. TUILERIES (Chas. Jacobs, mgr.).—Vaudeville In the Alrdome. "Broncho busting" and balloon ascension, free attractions. Unusually hot weather has made It good for the parks. LAKESIDE (Frank Burt, mgr.).—Van Doren's Band, free attraction. The usual concessions, all doing nicely. Business at night very good. Park too hot in daytime to do any business. NOTES.—Martynne will play a few weeks for the W. S. when through with the S.-C. time.— Dawson' and Gillette opened on the W. S. time for a short tour prior to opening In the Bast with their new act.—The Orpheum opens Ang. 2, the earliest opening in the history of the house. All the other theatres will open on the same date.—Elltrh's Gardens are getting the lion's share of the summer park business owing to the excellent productions and the wonderful beauty of the park. It Is more like a home garden than a public park, and Is one solid mass of flowers. FAGAN, MERRICK AND THURSTON THE IRISH-AMERICAN TRIO Ga Moh An Shin (Think it over) Gone for 40 weeks with Sim Williams' "Imperials" Are you booked solid?-Yes. Do you need great songs ?-Yes. Do you know where to get them?-Yes. TED SNYDER CO. 112 West 38th Street "My Wife's Gone to the Country" (Hurrah, Hurrah) A HIT—that's what they all say. Can you blame them? Never fails to take from 5 to xo encores. Get it now. "Beautiful Eyes" Sweeping the country like a new broom. If you're not using this song, get busy —sure fire. "Good Bye, Girlie, and Re- member Me" A march song that will march any act into the good graces of any audience and hear them shouting for more. I'm Going to Do What I Please" Use this one, please—please yourself—please your audience—please your man- ager, and please get your salary raised by using this song. "The Star, the Rose and the Dream" Something you have been looking for in a high class song—hearing is believing. "Sweetheart's a Pretty Name When It Is Y-O-U" Like the title—hear the melody—you will use it. "Sadie Salome Go Home" A bigger hit than the dance ever was. For a comedy song you can't beat it. 10 "Wild Cherrie Rag Without a doubt the greatest "rag" ever written, R RAYMOND. RESTRICTED FOR MAUD PROFESSIONAL COPIES AND ORCHESTRATIONS IN ANY KEY TO RECOG- NIZED PERFORMERS. Published TED SNYDER CO. 112 W. 38th St.. NEW YORK ** U £SSP&&?& Bld|f When answering advertisements kindly mention Variety.