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THE BRADSHAW HALL SWALES COLLECTION ON BASEBALL
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PRINCIPAL CONTENTS.
R Administration of the Cinema- - 807-89 twograph Actin London - — - 351 N.A U.O. Annual Luncheon Away up North — A few nutes (illustrated) - + + + 811 from Scotland by “Scottie " 353 Items of Interest + = -_ (817-321 Melp in Trouble, For Proprie. ‘The Platise.pe and Mr, Carl turs. Managers and Opers- Hertz- - - + + +¢82% tors - a ee + 355-357 Our Cai tvon—" Reswurce” + 327 Contivental Notes. From Our ‘the World of Finance — - - 829 Own Sp: cial Correspondents 359 In Suburbia. Rambler tours The Advance of Cinematography the Greater London tHalle - 881 — (illustrated) + + + = 801 Tue Bioscore Parliament ; The Pick of the Programmes : Vhe‘ Titanic’ Fund = - + 888.) What wethink ofthem — 367-371 A Surgestion to Manufac- What the Manufacturers say turers - + 2 2 of their Best Films on Stuck Companies - -_ + 833 show next week - = 872 Parisian Notes. Ky John Cher 337 A novel Metiud of Collecting Offences under the Ciuemat s- tillustrated)- + = - 372 graph Act- + + + 339-341 Classitic Advertisements - 373-3.6 News from America, Whats Index to Advertisers» - 8 on across the AUlantic + + 348 Insurance Coupon. - = 3.8 Breaning inutu the tilm Game, ‘Lhe Film:—weekby week fil.-xxiii. By Harry Furniss ,illus- ‘the Filu Index- 9 - =~ X¥,-xxvi, trated) 9+ + + = + 367 Fim Releasesx- Last week, this With the Metropolitan Show- week, and the next Po sti wen, Notes un the London XNXVEL-xxxviil. - 349 Telephone Numbers and ‘Tele- - 341) graphic Addresses xxxiil.-vxxviil, special Supplements,
Leading Article— ‘the Titanic" Fund
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THE
“ TITANIC”
FUND.
In our last issue we announced that the Variety Artistes’ Federation had decided to make a collection in all the music-halls throughout the Kingdom this evening (Thursday), in aid cf The Performer “Titanic Fund,” and, further, that the co-operation of the picture theatres was earnestly solicited. Accordingly we d'spatched the following circular letter to every picture theatre proprietor :—
“TITANIC” FUND. Dear Sir,—
We desire to call your special attention tu the paragraph on page 233 of the current issue of THE Broscope, in which we, on behalf of _the Executive Committee of the Variety Artistes’ Federation, ex- ress the hope that the Proprietors of the Picture
heatres of the United Kingdom will co-operate with the Theatre and Music-hall Proprietors by making a special collection in al] Picture Theatrcs on Thursday, May 2nd next, in aid of the Fund for the benefit of the widows and orphans of those who Icst their lives in the appalling catastrophe to the 7'tftanir.
We feel convinced that the Proprietor of every Pic- ture Theatre throughout the Kingdom w']] desire indi- vidually to assist in making this patriotic appeal as effective as possible. We trust you will let us know at once what sters you are taking in the matter, so that Mis may give full prominence to your views in our next
ue,
Below will be found full particulars of what has already been accomplished, and it will be noticed
that, in many cases, collections are be made. One cannot but payee ttriku { ag ntaneous
manner in which everyone set about lending a helping hand, and the sad lot of those who have suddanly found themselves bereft through the terrible disaster, will be lightened by the know- ledge that a nation’s deep sympathy and support is theirs in their time of trouble.
It should be mentioned that the proceeds from any special performance, and also the results of the collections, may be forwarded to us, and will be duly acknowledged in these columns. The entire sum will then be incorporated with the amount secured by The Performer, and handed to the Lord Mayor of London, as being the donation from ‘the music-hall profession, the picture theatres, and their patrons.”
VauxHAaLL Exrctric THEATRE, UpprER KFNNINGTON
Lane, $.E.—Special collection to-night (Thursday). Frocnat Brgou Parace, FINcHtey Roap, N.W.- Special collection to-night. Woop GrEEN CINEMATOGRAPH THFATRE, Lane, N.—Matinee was given on Tuesday. Prince's ImpertaAL PictvRE PatLacr, Matinee was given yesterday (Wednesday). Kixc’s Hatt, Dover.—Special performance will be given on May &th. Picturrt Paact, STRATFORD-oN-AVON.—Matinee was held on April 25th, the proceeds being handed to the Mayor. = Scira TaeatReE, W.—Special performance was given on Avr] 26th. ‘PLayHouss. BRroomscRove.—Collections to-night. Fri. day and Saturday. ; . ProrureE Pavace, RotHsRHaM.—-Collection at matinee and both houses, to-night.
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_ FEATURE | FILMS... ee
ZIGOMAR- vy. NICK CARTER ... wa Siege of Calais col.) After 50 Years Zigomar (Ist edition) The Golden Belt ... Arrah na Pogue... Mystery of Souls ... Great Mine Disaster Notre Dame de Paris (col.) Thrown to the Lions (col. ) Dead Man’s Child... Absalom (col.) Lieut. Daring and Ship’s Maseot
Harvest of Sin ne run) :
Lady Mary’s Love...
3,600.May 6th 3,600 ,, 20th 2,015 ,, 6th 1,500 6th 3,120 6th 2,015 6th 3,000 6th 2,300 6th 2,450 6th 2,675 6th
865 2,624 1,340
6th 6th 6th 1,125 9th 3 days) 1,250 9th 3 days)
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Queen Pe THE MYSTERY OF A GLASS COFFIN ... At the Bottom of the Sea ae The Loafer ... Battle of Pottesburg Bridge... At the Hour of Three Vanity Fair.. True F rieud... Sins of the Fathers Lieut. Rose ‘and Moorish Raiders
‘Charlie Colms and
Dancer’s Necklace Indian Massacre Redemption... Wreck of
‘‘Aurora’”’...
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3,160 13th
2,485 13th
13th 13th
2,000 1,000
13th 13th 13th 20th 20th
1,000 1,000 3,200 1,850 2,300
850 ,, 23rd (3 .days)
1,545 ,, 27th 2,190 June 10th 2,900 ,, 17th
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A large number of dramas, 1.000 ft. and upwaids, from 10/- per 1,000 ft. per week.
Complete programmes including best comic, drama- tic and sensational films suggested on application.
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Exxcrric Parace, Royton.—Collection was made yester- day, management adding 50 per cent. of the proceeds of special performance.
Tue Coxiseum, Lerps.—Collection to-night.
Exvectric Patace, VENTNOR (I.W.).—Matinee May &h.
Gazety, LeirH.—Collection will be made during the week.
Empire THEATRE, SouTHAMPTON.—TIwo performances were given on April 24th, and realised £42 15s. 8d.
PopvuLar Picrvre PaviLion, MarpsTonr.—Matinee was held on Apri] 24th, and £10 2s. was realised.
Serton Park PIcTUREDROME, LIVERPOOL.—Matinee was held on April 26th, £15 15s. being realised.
THEATRE DE LUXE, GLOUCESTER.—Collections were made during the whole of last week. :
Royat Patace THEATRE, Ramscate.—Collection will be made this evening.
Sr. GEoRGE’s art, CamBornE.—Special performance on Friday.
Cxapet STREET, PictuRE PaLace, REDRUTH.—Evening performances on May 7th. .
Pustic Hatt, Repprrcx.—Special performance May 8th.
Kensincton PicturE THEaTRE.—Collection has already been made in support of the Dail Fecoraph fund, and a matinee was given yesterday in aid of the Mansion House Fund.
Exectric THEATRE, sae yn pobrmancss were given on April 25th, and realised £25 168. 3d.
Batizey frppopRoME.—Specia] performances are to be
ven. © Comditarton Hat, Surpiton.—Matinee was given on April 26th. :
aun Hay, Kinestanp, N.—Special collections to- night. RAND Hatt, CAMBERWELL, S.E.—Specia] collection to-
night. !
Boanor Prer THEATRE.—Collections amounting to £11 were made last week.
Grand THEATRE PICTUREDROME, performance to-night. :
CoronaTION Hatt, aNnD THEATRE, WorrTHING.—A con- cert and entertainment were given at the above halls on April 24th, the proceeds amounting to £97.
ALACE, PENZANCE.—Benefit night.
Otympra Picture Patace, DUNFERMLINE.—A matinee was given on May Ist.
THe New Paragon Pataces, Limiten, are devoting the whole of the three days’ takings at their theatres at Southall, Staines and Feltham to the Mansion House Fund.
Kineo’s Picture PiayHouse, CHELsEa. 8.W.—Collec- tions were made on April 19th and 20th, and £25 was realised.
NationaL Hatt, Hornszy.—A matinee was given on April 25th, the proceeds amounting to £5 8. 4d.
Doveias.—Special
Town Hatt Pictures, Cnetsra.—A benefit perform. -
ance was held yesterday. : : ASSEMBLY Rooms, WHITSTABLE.—A special entertain- ment will be given on May 13th.
Erecrra Patace THEATRE, Liverpoor.—The whole of .
the day’s takings on Tuesday were handed over to Lord Derby’s fund.
Woonseats Parace, SHEFFIELD.—Collection to-night.
Boreyn Execrric. THEATRE, East Ham.—Special per- formance arranged.
HaMMERSMITH Picture PrayHousr..—The whole of the day’s taking on April 23rd, amounting. together with the sum realised from collecting boxes, to £15, was sent to the Mansion House Fund.
Erectric THEATRE DE Luxe, Branrorp.-—Special collec- tions yesterday and to-day.
Recent Hatt, THE PALAce, AND THE RINK, TUNSTALL. Special collections to-night.
THE Pavace, Fenton.—Special collection to-night.
THe Pavace, BrppuLpH.—Special collection to-night.
THe Patace, BLETCHLEY.—Special collection to-night.
Warriok Square Picture THEATRE, SovrHEND.— Matinee was given on April 26th.
Tue Patackt, WorveRtToN.—Special collections to-night.
PeckHam Picture Tueatre.—A_ benefit performance was given on April 30th, which wil] be repeated on May 7th and 11th. =
Winrez Hatt, Winnie (CoM Ged £6 7s.
& 309 DutwicH Pictu... !'HEATRE.—Matinee to-day, Friday and Saturday. ImpERIAL BioscopE THEATRE, SouUTHEND-ON-SEA.—
Matinee on April 24th, the proceeds realising £15.
FaversHaM Picture Pawace.—Benefit performance on April 24th, the taking amounting to £15 10s.
Grose Erexcrric en EWCASTLE.—Matinee on May 8th. ‘
CaMDEN Hat, ELectric THEATRE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS. —Special matinees have been given.
Euston Picture Patace, N.W.—Matinee was given an April 24th.
Oxtp Kent Roap Picture Pauace, S.E.—Matinee was given on April 24th.
Vicroria PictuRE Patace, S.W.—Matinee was given on April 26th. :
Garety Concert Hatt, ILFRacoMBE.—Benefit perform- ance was given.on April 24th, the proceeds amounting to
87 4s. 2d.
Vicrorta Exrcrric THEATRE, Dersy.—A_ collection was made on April 20th, amounting to £5 11s. 2d.
BovuRNEMOUTH ELEcTRIC THEATRE.—Collections have been made during the past ten days.
TEMPERANCE Hatt, SouTH SHIELDS.—Matinee will be held on May 8th.
CHELSEA CINEMA, Evecrric THEeatreE, Norttine HI. and IMPERIAL THEATRE, CaRDiIFF (London and Provincial yen Theatres, Limited).—Special matinees on Apri]
Granp Picrore aND VARIETY THEATRE, GILLINGHAM.— Matinee was given on April 25th. ;
Granp Execrric THEATRE, HaNweELi.—Concert per- formance yesterday (Wednesday).
QUEEN’s Park ELEcTRIC THEATRE, KILBURN.—Special variety and picture entertainment to-night.
ELEctTRIic PicTUREDROME, DoRcHESTER.—Benefit was given on April 22nd, the proceeds amounting to £11 118.
PaRaDE CINEMA, MARGATE.—Matinee will be given to-
day. ; ae PicrurE PALACE, WHITECHAPEL RoaD, E.—Special performances were given last night. .. : . aortas Parace, GopALMINc.—Matinee was held yes- terday. A West Hartteroo. Emprre.—Matinee was given on
April 24th. ot Hatt, Brentwoop.—Special performance to- night. : EASTBOURNE CINEMA Patace.—Collection will be made to-day. :
ALHAMBRA THEATRE, STOURBRIDGE.—Collection, realis- ing £15, has been made.
aes THEATRE, EsHeR.—Special performance w- night.
PICTUREDROME, St. AvSTELL.—Benefit performance Friday. :
PIONEER Picture Pa.ace, ALDERSHOT.—Matinee wa given yesterday.
Poort’s Picture Patace, IpswicH.—Benefit perform- ance realised £8 Os. 11d.
OxFoRD CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE.—A benefit perform- ance was given on April 30th, and realised £18.
Krine’s THEATRE, RamMsoaTe.—Collection to-night.
Cinema Hatt, NEw MarpEen.—£10 was realised at three performances on April 24th.
Erectric Panace, CricKLEwoop.—Collection realised
Grove Picture THEATRE, StratForp.—Proceeds of Monday's entertainment. were devoted to the fund.
Grose Errcrric THEatre, OLp Kent Roap.—Special performance April 26th. the proceeds realising £25 7s. 5d.
Croypon CrnemaTocRraPH THEATRE.—Three nights’ col- lections realised £8 6s. 4d.
Messrs. Somerald and Co. are giving special benefit entertainments at their theatres at Liverpool, Stockton, Peterborough, Hastings. Worcester, Kidderminster, Chel- tenham, Birmingham. Herne Bay and Brighton. °
Special performances are being given on the Premier Flectric Theatres’ circuit as follows:—To-day. Ilford: Monday, Woolwich; May 6th, Harrinvay: Mav 7th, East Ham; May 8th, Leytonstone; May 9th. Haricsden.
Many replies are punayoidably | cheldy ever.
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THE N.A.C.0. ANNUAL LUNCHEON.
The fifth annual luncheon of the N.A.C.O. was held in the Sheraton Hall, Lyons’ Popular Café, Piccadilly, on Tuesday. Mr. Edward H. Mason, the president of the association, presided, and among the compary were Messrs. C. W. Bowerman, M-P., R. T. Jupp, W. G. Barker, H. A. Browne, A. Cross Battersby, T. A. Welch, E. 1. Bishop, G. H. Cricks, J. Cabourn, E. E. Blake, F. W. Baker, W. Day, L. Smith, Faulkner, E. T. Heron, Mainwar- ing, Einstein, Parfrey, H. Wood, E. H. Montagu, L. Reece, E. S. Williams, W. Grainger, G. Grainger, J. Ellison, H. Wheatcroft, F. R. Griffiths, Kempsen, T. Power, J. Bonn, ‘Sidney Bacon, H. Dean, Hayden, Firmin, R. Fisher J.
the arduous nature of the operator's employment, and its importance to the public safety. He con- cluded by saying that he would be pleased to support the proposed Bill for the licensing of operators, if it would secure the qualification of men for the work they had todo.
Mr. J. Hutcuiys, the vice-president, proposed “The Trade,” and Mr. H. A. Browne, of the Kinematograph Manufacturers’ Association, in replying, urged operators not to agitate for a minimum wage. He, himself, was always ready to discuss the question of the wages of individuals, but, if asked to pay a minimum wage to all, with- out regard to ability, he could only refuse. Mr. A.
Parry, F. W. Green, H. J. Titchener, F. W. Baker, H. Mason, A. Malcolm, J. D. Walker, B. Steer, R. Elliott, L. Keith.
After the loyal toasts had been duly honoured,
Mr. Jupp proposed ‘Success to the Association,” and in the course of an interesting speech urged upon operators the necessity for efficiency.
Mr. E. H. Mason, in responding, reported that
200 new members had joined during the last year, ©
and gave a number of other figures illustrating the growth of the association. He also read a list of awards of certificates to members, as a result of the recent examinations.
Mr. A. Matcoim proposed “Our Guests.” Mr.
Cc. W. itcaeaan ot sytem
Cross also replied, on behalf of the Renters’ Association, in a brief and witty speedh.
“The Officers and Committee’ was proposed by Mr. F. H. Wison, and responded to by Mr. A. Savers, who said that the impression was abroad that their officials spent their time smoking cigars in luxurious offices, but he assured them that this was not the cece.
“The Press” was proposed by Mr. E. 8. Catum, and was responded to by Mr. E. T. Heron aad by Mr. J. Cazpourn.
The last toast, “The Chairman,” was proposed by Mr. W. Jounson, and, after the presentation of medals to members for good work during the year, the gathering broke, up,
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“TITAN
Once again the Cinematograph has a solemn dut
greatest shipping disa There can be no shadow of doubt that the remark received, and now offer, will create a great sensai
The films were secured at enormous expense, and cable f
1, Captain Smith on the bridge.
The graveyard of the sea. Icebergs and icefloes in the neighbourhood of the disaster.
3. The yacht “ Mary Sculley” leaving Providence to meet the “Carpathia” at sea.
4. Jack Binns, the noted wireless operator, boarding the “ Mary Sculley.”
5. Society women bringing clothing for the survivors to the Cunard Docks, prior to the arrival of the “ Carpathia.”
6. The “Carpathia” nearing New York with survivors. 7. The “Carpathia” docked.
8. Captain Rostrum of the “ Carpathia.”
9. Some survivors of the “ Titanic’s” crew.
Quad Crown Coloured Poster 6d. each. Length 710 ft. Price 4d. p
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form, in recording incidents in connection with the > world has ever known.
i quite exclusive series of films which we have 4 will fill picture theatres for weeks to come. owing description was sent word for word by w York. |
10. Quartermaster Hitchens of the “ Titanic’? who went down with the ship. but was afterwards picked up.
11. Father Hogue, a passenger on the “Carpathia,” who firs;
sighted the “Titanic” lifeboats.
12. Some of the heroes of the “Titanic’s” crew picked up at sea,
13. Reporters interviewing survivors.
14. The crowd at the White Star Offices, New York, awaiting news.
15. Scene at the Cunard Docks the morning after the “ Carpathia’s” arrival.
16. Marconi, whose marvellous discovery saved over 700 lives.
17. The “Mackey Bennett” leaving Halifax in search of the dead...
18. Their last. resting place.
Double Crown Poster, Synopsis of Film, ed. each. 2 per cent. cash 7 days).
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We were absolutely the only firm to show pictures of
The Last Stand of the Paris Motor Bandits
in London cn Monday night, when it was exhibited
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at twenty halls in the Metropolis.
We have only time and space to say that the film teems with interest, shows every incident, and is
about 400 ft. in length.
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BEIT TER I Be Sa aa IMPORTANT.
The Gaumont Co., Ltd.
request the pleasure of your company at
A Special. Matinee
to be given at a
West End Theatre,
on
A Thursday Early in May
(probably the 16th),
when something of Immense Interest will be shown.
All the Trade are invited, We don't want to forget anyone,
Applications for tickets should be addressed > The Secretary,
The Gaumont Co., Lftd.,
Ghrono House, Sherwood St., Piccadilly Circus, W.
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C. & M. Comic. TURNING THE TABLES.
Length 00 ft. Released May 2nd.
Sensational Drama.
THE HARVEST OF SIN.
Length 1,250 ft. Released May 9th.
Comic. (Papillon Series.) THE CLERK’S REVENGE.
Length 395 ft. Released May lith.
C. & M. Comic. HONOUR AMONG THIEVES,
Length 585 ft. . Released May 16th.
Drama. (Photo-Radia Series.)
FOR THE LOVE OF A WOMAN.
Length 460 ft. Released May 18th.
Travel.
DARTMOUTH TO TOTNES.
Length 250 ft. Released May 23rd.
Comic. (Papillon Series.)
THE MAN WITH THE IRON HEAD.
Length 390 ft. Released May 25th.
C. & M. Comic.
CONS. SMITH AND THE MAGIC BATON.
Length 6v0 ft. Released May 30th. Drama. (C. & M.) OUT OF THE PAST.
Length 750 ft, Released June 6th.
CRICKS & MARTIN,
Kinematograph House, r 101, WARDOUR ST., LONDON, W.
‘Grams: “ BIOLESQUE, LONDON.” "Phone: City 621.
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If not, do so at once.
9,000 ft. changed mid-week.
Good Value, Good Subjects, - . and Good Returns. .
Write, Wire, or Phone, for Vacant Feature Films—
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Items of Interest.
A CORRECTION.
Through a printer's error, the Warwick Trading Company’s fine picture, “The Unveiling of the Memorials to Queen Victoria and King Edward VII. at Nice and Cannes,” reviewed in our last week’s issue, was described as a ‘‘trick film.” eh ea of course, this'should have been “travel
m.”
THE CENSORSHIP.
The paragraph which appeared in our last issue, stating that an interesting announcement regard- ing the censorship of films might be anticipated, has surprised the Press generally, and one would assume, from the numerous interviews with “a prominent member of the film industry,” which have been a feature of the Press, that the appoint- ment has already been made. We are in a position to state, however, that such is not the case.
“TRILBY AND SVENGALI.*
In reviewing the Standard Feature Film Co.'s “ Trilby ” last week, we recorded our surprise that this well-known story had not been filmed before. Our surprise was, however, to some extent un- necessary, as we learn that the Natural Color Kinematograph Company, Limited, turned the novel into pictures some time ago in a version
entitled ‘‘Trilby and Svengali.” We saw the film .
for ourselves last week, and, although it is con- siderably compressed, it makes an excellent drama, excellently arranged, excellently acted, and excel- lently staged. There is no question but that the licensees of Kinemacolor have a magnificent repertoire at their disposal.
THE BANDITS AND THE BIOSCOPE.
All the world has been eagerly following the extraordinary incidents which have been taking place in Paris during the last few weeks, and which have now been terminated so tragically, and it will, therefore, be of considerable interest to every- body to know that both Messrs. Gaumont and Messrs. Pathé have secured remarkable pictures of these unprecedented occurrences. That one of these films will be shown in every cinematograph theatre throughout the country goes almost with- out saying. ey are certainly amongst the most wonderful “topical ” pictures ever secured ; if they were merely “made up” dramas, they would be more than usually powerful, but, knowing that they are events of actuality, and having followed their story day after day in the newspapers with the keenest interest, they become invested with a significance which is almost without parallel. So boldly and skilfully has each of the pictures been taken. that there can have been few spectators actually present who were nearer at the sensational end than the intrepid cinematographers. These two filma undoubtedly represent one of the biggest “scoops” yet known in Cine-Journalism.
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THE “TITANIC.”
Jury's Kine Supplies have a fine little set of slides relating to the Titanic Disaster, which include “Captain Smith on the Bridge” and the sinking of the world’s greatest liner.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Mr. James W. Barber, A.M.I.E.E., has removed his offices to 6, King Edward Mansions, 212a, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W. ’Phone, City
6928. . ECHO OF THE COAL STRIKE.
For the benefit of the Mayor of Middies- borough’s Relief Fund for the alleviation of distress caused by the late coal strike, Mr. Thos. Thompson, proprietor of the Hippodrome, Middlesborough, gave four Sunday performances. The amount handed over was £112 17s. 9d., which included £10 10s. subscribed by Mr. Thompson, personally.
GOOD CATALOGUE.
“The” Film Service are issuing to exhibitors a tastefully printed and well arranged catalogue detailing particulars of machines and accessories. A feature is a table of distances for cinematograph lenses worked out for a gate aperture of nine- tenths.
MR. URBAN BETTER.
We are glad to state that Mr. Charles. Urban has now sufficiently recovered from the effects of his severe operation to be able to take some interest again in his many business concerns, though he cannot, under the most favourable circumstances, be fully restored to health for at least another five or six weeks.
T.F.S. CALENDARS.
The Calendar for May, the second in the series of twelve, which “The ” Film Service is issuing, 1: now in course of preparation. The April one h:. been much appreciated by exhibitors, and ‘uy showman who has not yet had one can, by forward- ing the name and address of his hall, have one sent immediately.
A DESERVED TESTIMONIAL.
The Crypto Electrical Company, the well- known makers of electric light generating plant, etc., have received the following testimonial from a customer, who has been using one of their trans- formers for about a year: “You will be glad to hear that the rotary transformer we purchased from you on April 18, 1911, has been working on an average of six hours daily without a hitch from that date to this. We consider this an excellent performance. We have up to now had no standby apparatus of any kind, but shall be sending you an order in a post or two for another machine exactly similar, as we are confident that the one thing better in a picture show than your trans-
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MANAGERIAL CHANGES.
Mr. A. E. Hermenn, of West's Pictures, is leaving Mr. West to occhpy the position on the Paris circuit recently occupied by Mr. G. A. S. Porter.
PICTURES ONLY.
Throughout the summer months the new Palaces Rochdale will give pictures only. It will be rather interesting to watch the result of this change, as the summer season is generally con- sidered to be a slack time for the cinematograph.
“TITANIC ’ FILMS.
The Gaumont Company have, through their New York Branch, secured a series of films of great interest in connection with the Titanic. Some of the scenes show Captain Smith on the bridge ; icebergs and icefloes in the neighbourhood of the disaster ; awaiting the arrival of the Carpathia at the Cunard docks; some survivors of the Titanic's crew, etc. There is no need for us to enlarge on the great drawing power of a film of such interest as this.
OUR EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATION.
Our announcement last week that we are organis- ing a series of Educational and Scientific Matinees to demonstrate conclusively the wonderful possi- bilities of the cinematograph in these directions has awakened widespread interest, not. only in the Trade, but also in medical, scientific, and educa- tional circles. We are now able to state definitely that the performances will take place, in the order already mentioned, on the mornings of Wednesday, June Sth, Wednesday, June 12th, and Saturday, June 15th, respectively, the times of the perfor- mances being, in each case, from 11 till 1. Amongst the many letters we have received is one from Dr. C. W. Saleeby, M.D., F.R.S., Edin., etc., the well- known physician and eugenist, who writes: “Your project sounds an interesting and useful one, and, beyond a doubt, the bio- useful one, and, beyond a doubt, the bio- scope must soon be used along the lines seeing your show.” There can be no question, as Dr. Saleeby says, that the cinematograph will be looked upon as an educational medium of para- mount importance in the near future, and we are hoping that our performances will help forward this future very considerably by offering ocular proof to representatives of the educational and scientific worlds of theories which many people have not yet seen practically demonstrated. In this connection, it is interesting to note that, as recently as last Monday, the cinematograph was permanently installed at the Institute of Hygiene, Devonshire Street, W., the ceremony of inaugura- tion being performed by Sir William Bennett, K.C.V.O., who said that the scope of this method of instruction was practically unlimited. Ex- hibitions of scientific and medical films will hence- forward be a prominent feature of the work at the Institute of Hygiene, which is to be warmly con- gratulated on having realised already the cine- matograph’s tremendous potentialities in hygienic
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PICTURES OF CANADA.
At a lecture on Canada, délivered in St. John’s Hall, Penzance, by Mr. Milton, of Toronto, on Thursday of last week, cinematograph pictures were used by way of illustration.
ROYALTY AT THE SCALA.
On Thursday last, the fifteenth anniversary of her birthday, Princess Mary and three of her younger brothers visited the Scala Theatre and witnessed the Kinemacolor reproduction of their Majesties recent visit to India.
: LICENCE TRANSFERRED.
The Plymouth Watch Committee have granted an application for the transfer of the licence held by Mr. W. T. Bartlett, in respect of the Empire Electric Theatre, Union Street, to Mr. H. D. Parry.
ALTERATION OF RELEASE DATE.
The European Film Agency inform us that, owing to the great demand for this Hispano Film, “True till Death,” they find it quite impossible to print the necessary number-of copies bv the date originally fixed for the release, and are therefore obliged to postpone the same to June 8th for England, and June 7th for the Colonies.
LADY AUDLEY’S SECRET.”
The Imp Films Company announce that they have filmed a_ splendid two-reel subject in “Lady Audley’s Secret.” The plot.is substantially the same as that of the popular novel, by Miss M. E. Braddon, and is being produced by Mr. Otis Turner, who had charge of “Shamus O’Brien.” It is certain to make a success, as nearly every- body has read the novel or seen the play, and it is only natural they will desire to view the film.
CHILDREN AND MELODRAMATIC FILMS.
At the meeting of the London County Council, on Tuesday, Mr. Smallwood asked whether the attention of the Chairman of the Theatres and Music-Halls Committee had been %called to state- ments made by the Hull stipendiary magistrate that there had recently been an extraordinary increase in juvenile crime traceable to melodra- matic films shown at popular picture palaces. This statement had been made by the magistrate when dealing with the cases of four schoolbovs charged with breaking and entering, and at the same time a detective had stated that the boys, seeing how crimes had been committed in the films, had bought. revolvers, and in a few months had broken into seventeen houses, and stolen property worth upwards of £50. Was the Chairman also aware that the industrial schools of London con- tained numbers of boys sent there for the same causes, and would he cause inquiries to be made as to the effect. of this kind of film, and report to the Council ?
Mr. E. M. Preston, Chairman of the Committee, replied in the negative. but added that the com- mittee would be pleased at all times to investigate any specific complaints! rite to them.
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; NAVAL MANCUVRES.
Cinematograph pictures will be taken of the King's inspection of the Fleet in Weymouth Bay during the week May 6th to 11th.
“TITANIC” FUND.
We have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of £5 188. 9d. from Mr. J. F. Brockliss for the above fund. Full particulars of what the picture theatres are doing for the same cause will be found elsewhere.
NOT A PRECEDENT.
In granting an application to Mr. Stanley, Parade Cinema, Margate, to include vocal music in the programme on the occasion of the benefit performance in aid of the Titanic Relief Fund, the Mayor said that this must not be taken as establishing a precedent.
A POPULAR HALL.
Patrons of Mr. Shaulay’s Dorset Picture Hall, Granby Row, Dublin, are showing their appre- ciation of the good programmes submitted by filling the theatre at every performance. The
hall has been prettily redecorated, and seating.
accommodation is provided for 800 people. A good steady picture is projected.
A PICTURE FAVOURITE.
Who is the most popular English picture actress? Is there any need to run a competition to decide the point? No, one thinks not, for Miss Gladvs Svlvami, the bright and particular star in the Hepworth firmament, has long ago settled the matter by proving herself bevond dispute the first. favourite of all British silent historians. Indeed, Miss Sylvani must be almost as well known to
those few, unhappy mortals still remaining who °
are not regular picture-goers. Her portrait is everywhere, in town and country, city or village. either upon the screen or in the papers. Within
the last two or three weeks, for instance, she has.
“ appeared” in The Bystander, Woman's Life, and The Penny Magazine, to name only three out of a multitude. - One is glad to find a case in which Press and Public are so happily unanimous!
DAYLIGHT CINEMATOGRAPH SHOWS.
With reference to the exhibition of films in broad daylight, we have received the following letter from Mr. G. Phillip, of Day and Night ‘Screens, Limited: “It might interest your readers to know that we are erecting at the White City, ‘Shepherd’s Bush, a Daylight Cinematograph Show, which will be ready for the opening of the Ex- hibition in May. It will be much on the lines of the illustration, which we are advertising on another page, except that the entrance will be different. We might say that these Daylight ‘Cinemas will be erected in Folkestone, Shanklin, Portsmouth, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Dover, and many -other seaside towns, the names of which we are not at liberty to disclose. In London alone we ‘have orders for six, and the first we are opening
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THE VIVAPHONE AT LIVERPOOL.
Mr. George Atkin, the Manager of the Garston Picturedrome, has installed one of Messrs. Hepworth’s ‘‘ Vivaphones "', and he states that. it has made a great “hit” with his patrons.
A SPLENDID TOPICAL.
At the cinematograph exhibition which took place on Saturday afternoon in the Corn Exchange, Alnwick, in aid of local charities, a very fine film of the Alndale Club’s recent point to point race, taken by Messrs. Gaumont, was the feature of an excellent programme.
ANOTHER FOR’ WOOLWICH..
Electric Theatres, Limited, have just opened a new picture theatre in Woolwich on the site of the old Windsor Music Hall. It is styled the Windsor Electric Theatre, and seats 400 people. At a test carried out in the presence of the managing director, Mr. A. Radcliffe, and the other directors, it was demonstrated that the hall could be emptied
_ and refilled in one minute seven seconds.
SMART WORK.
On Wednesday last. Mr. G. Wilson, Manager of the Grand Electric Theatre, Wakefield, under- took to have a film taken of the replayed final tie between Barnsley and