The Washington herald., 1914-06-11
Fleeing Views.

| We have written much in this column
about the lack Of necessity for censor.
ship because of the repidity with which
public opinion could be impressed upon
the manufacturers of films. The Herald
has decided to appeal directly to the
people of Washington for an expression
o. their likes and dislikes in the movies
| as you may see from the announcement
printed on this page.
After the coupons, referred to, are re-
ceived by US they will be classified and
| the matter will then be taken up directly
with the film comparies-and the local
| exhibitors-also the Mutual, General and
Washington Film Exchange. When Mr..
Dresner. Of the Washington Film Ex-
change, was approached on the subject
yesterday he expressed it as his opinion
that the idea would tend to enlighten
the manufacturers as to what was de-
| sired in this city better than anything
else possibly could, and that it is the
identical information that thA manu-
facturers desire.
Fill out your coupon and let The Her
aid know as early as possible just what
you want to see when you go to a pic
tire show. The Herald. in turn. promises
to communicate your desire to the peo-
pie who make the pictures. IT,
Willard Howe. The Washington Her
AIDS correspondent, sends the following
news from the New York convention:
simultaneously with the pressing of
the button at the White House by the
President, the second International Ex-
position of Motion Picture Art and the
first Open Trade Motion Picture Con-
vention. was formally opened on Mon
day afternoon at o'clock. The occa-
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the Stan Spangled Banner by Alma
Gluck. of the Metropolitan Opera. The
convention was put in action by an
address Of welcome by Marcus NJ. Marks.
president Of the borough of manhattan.
The Grand Central Palace is a veri-
table miniature world with its repre-
sentations Of the many phases of the
mechanical and artistic sides Of motion
pictures, its screen favorites and its
hum Of pleasure seekers and busy hu-
manity. Perhaps one OF the greatest at
fractions is the opportunity of meeting
personally the screen fayorites of the
many companies that daily delight the
motion picture enthusiasts. Francis x
Bushman is the hero of the hour, due
probably to his recent winning 'of the
popularity contest conducted by the
Ladies', World. To admirers Of Mr..
Bushman it may be said that IL he is
charming on the screen he is still more
delightful in personal intercourse. II
love my art he said with fervor, and
ii pleases me to know that I have en-
tertained others and made them feel
some Of the characters l have imper-
sonated."
The convention is setting the pace for
other industries in its discussion Of this
trade, art, and amusement. The various
ipr,; al
that improvements may be made and
faults may be corrected.
Interesting speeches were made on
THE School and Motion Pictures" by
Dr. Albert Shields. of the New York
department of education, and The
Church and Motion Pictures" by Rev
Dr. William Carter. David Belasco was
among those who spoke
Censorship has been among the most
important Of the things. taken up by
the convention. Some of the many
phases Of this disturbing and perplexing |
question have been thrashed out The |
most impressive speaker on this question |
was Frederick p. Howe, director Of the !
Peoples Institute and head Of the pres
ent National Board Of Censorship. |
The relation between the exhibitor and |
the manufacturer, the exchange and the |
exhibitor and the exhibitor and the pub |
ic, the number of reels to constitute a |
show. the rates Of admission. the press |
and the motion picture. posters and ad- |
are some Of the topics that are |
ousying those attending the convention |
IN New York.
Among the Washingtonians who are |
attending the convention are Julian |
Brylawski. of the Cosmos Theater; Mr..
and Mrs. Moore, of the Garden; Mr.. |
Robb, manager OF the Garden; Mrs. c. /
Il. st. John. Willard Howe, Washington |
Of the Motion Picture /
News, and Miss Catherine L. Howe.