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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
NORMA PH,LLlps
"OUR MUTUAL GIRL :"
NORMA Is A BUSY GIRL
She Visits the Far North Enertans the Vernon Castles
and Meets F. p. A. and Briggs All Within
the Space of Day.

This morning we cried why are
mornings rs long az that
"Oh. yes" she laughed. II understand
that many persons who live on Washing
ton Heights reach downtown Offices 1T
an early hour every day"
They are probably Napoleons OF A.
nance and require only four hours
sleep per night" we answered. but row
! realize how educational motion pictures
are. am discovering unsupported facts
about the city"
As Miss Phillips had predicted it was
still a. m. when we reached the wild
banks OF the Hudson, near its confluence
with Fort Washington avenue Mean
time. the Mutual Girl had been telling Us
something of her career. Like many
other picture stars. she started on the
legitimate stage. but. unlike most OF
them. it was in musical comedy that she
had her first experience.
During the season OF 1912 49, Miss Phil
lbs PLAYED one Of the leading parts in
the revue Come over Here" which was
one OF the hits Of the year in Lon lon.
where it ran for eight months at the
London opera House. It was while she
was returning 10 this country that she
was discovered so far as tho motion
picture business is concerned. one of the
officials OF the Mutual Film Company
was introduced to her on the steamer
Good looks are n big factor i'm the silent
drama, and the picture man was quick
TO see how attractive Miss Phillips would
he on the screen. With that promptuess
which has caused legitimate theatrical
producers many unhappy moments he
had her signature on contract before
the steamer was reported by the Fire
Island wireless station His good Judg-
ment is shown by the fact that Miss
Phillips is now one OF the most popular
Of motion picture actresses, although she
has been appearing in films less than a
year
But to return To far Washington
Heights Miss Phillips, Of course, I'm her
role OF Margaret, accompanied by her
Temporary aunt" May Kelse, took much
interest i'm the institute. 1t is the only
military school for deaf and dumb BOYS
in the country. and the things which TIE
pupils can do are remarkable. The
whole school turned out I'm uniform and
went through a series Of drills under the
direction of Major Van Tassel. The
camera caught all of this, inculing
views OF the remarkable band. In which
the players cannot hear their own music.
but. nevertheless, obtain some very good
results At the conclusion Of the drill IA
sword was presented on behalf OF the
Mutual Girl to the officer OF the COM
pany which ran through the manual Of
arms I'm the best manner The boys were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
eUNNYsi LAST WEEK.

The present biIi at the Vitsgraph Thea-
ire is in it's last week Commencing Eas-
ter Monday. there will be two new pict-
ures and another pantomime comedy. The
latter will have a much larger cast thtn
"The Honeymooners,' in which Jonn
Bunny. Mary Charleson and James Nor
rison are the only players 10 appear. u
will be called THE New Stenographcr,
and those in the cast are Lillian walker.
Flora Finch, Wally Van, Hughie Mack,
Albert Rocca rd and Etienne Girardot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
SHOWING THE SECRETS
Universal Performance Takes
Public Into Confidence.

The innovation at the Republic Thea
tire OF showing the public how motion
pictures are made has met with a re-
Spouse which indicates that it is apprec-
ated. Whether the move was a wise one
yet remains to be seen. There are many
film men who fear that too complete a
disclosure of methods may hurt the bust
ness. on the old principle that familiarity
breeds contempt In view OF the well
known liking of many picture actors for
motion picture shows as form of en-
tertainment, il seems hardly likely that
any harm will result
Picture making is illustrated by means
of an unfinished story called THE Baited
Trap" Four-fifths OF this picture is
shown on the screen in the regular way.
The story suddenly breaks off. The cur
tain goes up. and on the stage are seen
the two sets which have been used In
the scenes already shown. The stage di-
rectors. camera men, scene shifters and
other necessary persons are standing
about, while banks Of lights illumine the
scenes as in the studio.
King Baggot suddenly appears stroll
ing down the aisle OF the theatre, and
exchanges some repartee with friends on
the stage. just as il no audience were
present and the affair was actually IN
the studio. Mr.. Baggot then goes TO the
stage. where. with other members of the
Imp company. he acts out the rest of
the story. which has just ended so alb
ruptly on the screen.
After the showing of Samson" which
is the chief feature picture OF the bill
the remainder of THE Baited Trap,
just rs it has been caught by the cameras
on the stage is shown in its finished
form. 1t is preceded by pictures of tho
processes through which film goes
from tire time IL is taken out of tn,
camera until the print from it is ready
for the projection machine The develop
ing, drying printing, tinting, cutting
pasting. assembling and all other step:
are shown in all their details
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Camera Men at the Battle of Torrcon Send Hasty Tec
gram Telling of Success the
Firing Line.

The camera men who are taking motion
pictures with Villas army have been hav-
ing an exciting little party during the
Torrcon mess. After the battle they sent
= long telegram, which is an interesting
document I'm many ways. Taking war
pictures has its disadvantages, hut Il also
has its momentS-see the last sentence OF
tho telegram.
"JuSt arrived nom chihuahua with 1900
feet Torreon fghtins. Hottest stun ever.
Shot AZ nv Fedcrals and abandoned one
camera. Send duplicate at once. Return
Chihuahua tomorrow. Got Villa fighting
'n trenches with his mon at closeup on
horse directing charge into Gomez Pa
aacio. Five hundred feet on armored
train under IRE. Followed troops in auto
Must have copy OF finished reel as villa.
Seryin and Angeles insist upon seeing II
rs soon as they have taken Torreon.
Notify parents OF Martin and Thayer that
both are safe. Went through hottess
nchting Of The war and have got the
goods. Villa too anxious at times that
NC should set the hot stun. and we We're
under constant fire Martins tripod
smashed 10y shell, send him duplicate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

kconly interested i'm the picture people
and kept up running fire OF silent COM
ment on their fingers. and seemed TO lie
enjoying themselves very much.
But trip to the upper reaches Of the
HUDSON was only a part OF the day =
work When the pictures there had all
been made the party once more en-
barked I'm the machine and scudded rap
idly FOR the more familiar regions Of
Times Square. There a pause was made
for rations before dashing on 10 the
Mutual studio IN Union Square.
Here il where we have the tangong
without which no day Is complete re-
marked Miss Phillips, as our caravan en-
tered the studio.
She was certainly right. for who should
be there but the inventors Of New YORK
favorte indoor sport? Yes. you have
guessed it-Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle.
At one end or the studio was set repre-
senting the chaste simplicity of Castle
House. There tango tea was more or
less promptly staged. and real tea and
eats" were handed around to those In the
picture Unfortunately. our style OF
beauty is not audplFu u iht SNAfN''
We stood by and watched Miss Phillips and
the Castles trip the light fantastic. There
were also some Of those cute, curly
haired dancing men VINO played the part
OF bvstanders and by-dancers.
This maxixe party concluded the events
OF the day. but only the next morning
we we're back at the studio TO witness a
still more important event. This was tie
debut i'm motion pictures OF Franklin r.
Adams and Clare Briggs. both of whom
do YOU know are with The Tribune.
''F. T. A." and Briggs acted like finished
screen artists and added two famous
names To the list OF those who have met
the Mutual Girl While the camera man
was catching his views the airy per
si0age of the "colyum' conductor ana
the snappy repartee % the cartoonlst kept
every one happy
The set represented Mr.. Briggs's ohice
in the Tribune Building. and Margaret
was depicted as being brought by her
aunt To meet the two famous newspaper
men. Mr.. Briggs drew caricature OF
Miss Phillips, which he presented to her.
4 closeup view Of this was taken. Ihese
mixtures will lie shown in a week or two.
From our experience we have deduced
that "Our Mutual Girl" is decidedly
busy but very happy person.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Conditions In Tosroon indescrihable. Dead
everywhere unburicd. Film shows moth
ing but actual lighting Went four days
on hardtack No water Been eating ever
since We struck III Paso. villa promised
the boys medals Tor bravery under fire.
Conveys regards 20 President Aiken. and
SAYS 10 say he's keeping an eye on Ms TO
see We don't lie down on job. Villa be-
lieves ne viii be in Mexico city by first OF
NAV Rebels very friendly toward Ms
and al Americans. Messed with villa
night he got foothold In Gomez Palacio
bun ring. Two hundred feet street and
housctop lighting in Gomez and outskirts
Torreon. Three hundred feet artillery
and machine gun duels. Five hundred
burrowipg through dobe houses TO pene-
trate Federal street breastworks. One
hundred feet Sisters of Charity on field
under Gre succoring wounded and dying.
Five hundred taken from housetop. Won
derCul stun showing hand-to-h2nd nght-
Ing with erenades and hayonets In out
skirts Torreon. Still photographs already
on way OF Torreon and Gomez lighting
Wire two thousand dollars expense money
at once"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

one OF the immortal Dab Ballads has
made II a matter Of public record that
the policcman's life is not fraught with
10y. There arc times when being a mo
ton picture player has its penalties but
il would be hard to discover anything
unpleasant about Norma Phllips's pres
ent work for the films. Miss philips ~
the Girl" in the series known az our
Mutual Girl" I'm this role she has her
time well occupied. but very pleasantly
withal.
For the benefit OF those who do not
know the situation We will insert here a
sort OF synopsis OF preceding chapters
The Mutual Girl series is continued
story OF one chapter weeh for year
About a dozen chapters have been re-
leased so far Margaret. the heroine
who is played by Miss Phillips. is a
country girl who is taken to New YORK
City by her aunt wealthy society
woman. There she enjoys the gay lie
of a popular debutante. She shops AT
the great stores and the exclusive shops
meets many OF the most prominent people
in the city and does various other things
for amusement.
When we accepted Miss Phillips invi-
tation TO accompany her during the va
,.ious adventures OF a day AS the Mutual
Girl we had vague mental pictures OF ST.
ting about i'm gold chairs, slipping tea lot
a few hours. with possibly little tango
ing as an additional attraction. But we
soon discovered that this was a mighty
poor guess. There was some tangons'
but that was not all.
II seems that these moving picture peo-
pie start work early and keep at IL uhtl'
much later. First Of all. we were IN
forrned that we were to met Miss Philips
the director and the other players at the
studio at s:45 O'Clock in the MORNING.
Tbis being about an hour earlier than
most newspaper men ring for their Valets
TO close the windows and turn on the
heat was no small blow; but anything
for a lady" is our motto. so we set
the alarm clock for and on a table out
Of reach--it was the Wallets day on-and
resolved TO do or die.
Arriving at the studio simultaneously
with the first faint rays Of the dawn, we
found every one ready for the days work
hit there we're no gilt chairs in sight.
Instead there was a long, sleek automo-
bile outside. When the party was safely
ensconced on the quarterback the cam
eras were packed in beside the pilot and
off we started. outward bound for Wash
ington Heights.
What's the idea OF such a long voy-
age?" we asked.
We'll" said Miss Phillips. this morn
ing | am to review the cadet corps Of
the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
A RELIGIOUS SUBJECT.

Supersensitive persons may be incline1
TO question the proprlety OF depictins
Christ's life in motion pictures. III So
they should overcome their prejudice sur
fcientlv TO see the Pathe picture, The
riro of Our Saviour" The film has been
shown during the last week at the Man
haitian Opera House. We confess tha'
we feared the worst when we went 10
view the production. The Paris studios
of Pathe seldom turn out anything PAD,
but this seemed 10 be delicate propie'h'
We were happily disappointed. The pro-
ducers of the work have displayed excel
lent taste The great story or Christ IRE
is presented with dignity and reverence
which remind one of the Passion Play.
There are only few poorly handled
scenes. and these are practically lost in
the general excellence.
Opening with beautiful pictures OF the
first Christmas Day" the scenes trace
the life of Christ to His cr"cihXion. The
events described i'm the four Gospels are
used as a basis and are closely followed.
The cast. which is entirely a French one,
does very convincing acting.
Nearly every one has attended lectures
on the New Testament with illustrations
I'm the form of lantern slides from Tissot' s
paintings. This motion picture is like a
continuous series OF animated Tissots. an
effect which is heightened by the fact
that 1t is colored throughout. The color
ing Is one of the great charms II was
done by the new Pathe natural color
process, OF which this is the first example
of any considerable Importance.
THE Life of Our Saviour" Is to be
shown at number of places i'm New
York. This week it will be at the West
End Theatre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
LIES MisERAeLEs" CONTINUES.

The splendid film version Of Victor
Hugo's. Les Miserables' is beginning the
next TO last week Of its extended run at
Carnegie Lyceum. The picture is one OF
the several great features which nave
been produced in France recently where
i'm there is a remarkable combination o.
beautiful scenery, spectacular events ana
acting of a high order. \ delegation rom
the Brooklyn Institute OF Arts and
Sciences will attend the showing or
Wednesday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
"JUDITHr TO CONTINUE.

1t is hardly surprising that the run Of
Judith of Bethulia" at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre has been extended. Personally
we regard the pictures as the best that
America has yet produced. and we are
pleased to note that the opinion is nearly
unanimous among critics
1t is in the nature of an epoch making
film. because it shows Americans that
great pictures can be made here. Now
that this has been demonstrated, there
certainly will he renewed activity in tine
making OF feature films in this country,
II is hard to pick out any one thing as
the cause of the success of Judith. I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

In speaking OF Professor Dussauds re-
cent experiments with cold light a.
applied to motion picture projection. The
London Standard" says:
This feeling still prevails. and the gen
eral criticism i'm British kinematograrh
circles was along the lines that. however
striking may have been the results at the
most recent demonstration, they must
still be regarded i'm the nature OF labors-
tory experiments, and not as commercial
possibilities.
"'Our research department in PARIS.
said Mr.. Best. of the scientific side o.
Messrs Pathe Freres. has undoubtedly
followed Professor Dussaud's demonstrs-
tons. but as their practice is one OF nor
indicating their line of progress until they
are ready with the finished article, we can
not say how far the invention is beins
applied to our machine. 1t has 10 be re"
membered that there are hundre%N o.
persons walking about to-day with idcaN
which I'm theory should revolutioniZe the
whole business OF kinematography. The
majority Of these ideas entirely fail 10
meet commercial requirements.
professor Dussaud's invention has 9TH
err claims than that OF producing high IL
Illuminating power at small current costs.
IL produces light which by reason OF IL
low temperature can be used for the pro-
lection of images printed on inhammshl"
media. Upon this point the critics arc
silent. II is therefore just possible thai
the safety of cold light will secure for
the invention definite commercial value. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
ON The MOTION PICTURE SCREENS
THE INVASION OF BROADWAY
Feature Film Attractions Thrive in Big Legitimate Theatres
on the Rialto-New House Dedicated
Entirely to Pictures.

There is heart interest. and there is nnUci
that IL spectacular, but these factor,
have been in many other pictures. ID. w.
C;rifith. who directed II, has tTansferr9d
the field Of his endeayors, but another
picture made under his mastery guidance
will be offered shortly at some Broadway
theatre yet 10 be selected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

The Klaw Erlanger photo play MANS
Enemy" will be produced at the Ameri-
can Theatre, beginning April 13. The film
version of this powerful drama has been
prepared with much care and contains a
number % remarkable scenes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

THE Life of Big Tim Sullivan four
part photoplay, attracted considerable at
tention at Loew's Broadway Theatre last
Wednesday. This week the picture will
be shown at the Avenue Il and Delaney
Street theatres. AS these are located in
OF the late political leaders followers WI
probably be on hand to see how succe
full the "ilum" men have been -
pictng the career of their her9(
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Pearl Sindelar wen down 10 Wall
Street the other day Tor some outside
scenes She returned TO her apartment
in her makeup. which was that Of a
young girl When she entered the room
her maid looked up in surprise and said
Miss Sindeiar IS not ~ home"
I'm sure you must be mistaken
laughed the actress.
1t was some time before the maid
could he convinced that her indignation
was eroundless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

i. w. Griffith. the producer. as well
as all OF the principals in the great Bio
graph picture Judith Of Bethulia' lie
now in with the Reliance and Majestic
compa nies Of the Mutual.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
WITH THE PLAYERS

Pauline Bush is perhaps the only
actress who has versatile hair that IS
her oNu. II will curl. crinkle. fun, hang
straight or do anything else the occasion
demands. In view Of the high cost Of
WIGS this is more than convenient.
ReSs Meredith combines acting. writing
scenarios and managing extensive ken
ncls Bcss SAYS woman's place is the
home. So she is always at home any
where.
Edna Naison took two automobile loads
n children down TO the beach from Holly
wood. cal. last sunday. Every one mad
ene time swimming. Swimmers were
rarc around New York that day. Incl
dcntsnv. Edna is always doing something
for the children. and likes il so much
that she can hardly find time for aciinS.
Mona Darkfeather has difficult and
lengthy task on her hands. She is trying
In teach two little Mexican sirls and their
mother. who live in a 'dobe hut near the
Kalem studios. that dirt IS neither neces-
AIRY nor nice. This is lesson that most
Nexicans resist with all their strength.
,.oiopel Jasper Ewing Brady. chief sig
,i officer under General Leonard WOOD
fr-ins the Cuban campaign. is writing
.rd supervising a series Of six pictures
! he known under the general title OF
The Regular Army Man The troops
h the Department Of Texas will appear
r the films. They will be shown at the
Vusgraph Theatre.
\ Louise Glaum has organized a little club
her own. but it is very different from
culinary womens clubs. For one thing
bsolutely no gossip is allowed. and no
ne is allowed TO make any unkind re-
ark about any one else. Furthermore,
card playing is tabooed. Sounds as II
tght 10 be potent force against the
Dlns Of the anvil chorus, which even
Ultimate of Los Angeles cannot still
kT Ken Bassett. delightful actor or
APrtc- years experience, has left the Uni
"a TO ioin the Famous Players
Il picture % nun which is being dis
II I'm many high class art stores, and
is remarkable for its lighting ei-
fects. is a portrait Of Adele Lane, VI Sehg
films.
NarGarita Fischer appeared IN a recent
picture in q blond wig. Since its SLOWING
she has received a long letter from some
(wen meaning woman, vino deplorcd her
action in bleaching her hair. aud eX-
messed great surprise at such frivolity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Ralph Stuart and Violet Homer. who
are playing the chief roles in film YER
sion or Hearts of Oak" by James 4.
Herne. had 10 take 10 The icy waters Of
Casco Bay when there was premature
explosion on the sloop EXcalibur. They
were rescued by the lifesaving crew,
the fire was eXtinguished. and later the
old vessel was blown up, as per schedule.
Sounds as II there would be plenty OF
realism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Nargarita Fischer appeared in recent
picture in a blond wig. Since It's SLOWING
she has received long letter from some
wen meaning woman, VINO deplorcd her
action in bleaching her hair, and eN-
pressed great surprise at such fr'volity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Clara Horton. the Eclar Kddic. and
Willie Gibbons are pair OF child actors
OF much charm. They are appearing in a
series OF pictures. in which the children
compose the entire cast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Malcolm Williams, prominent ,harac-
ter actor. will soon he seen in r Famous
Players version OF The Brute by
Frederic Arnold hummer The story is a
vivid one. but offers difficulties for pictJre
production.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Harriet Ross will make her debut Ia
motion pictures in the Cavalieri-M' .ratore
production OF "Manon Lcscaut."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Fred Mace. founder and perpetual presi-
dent OF the Los Angeles Photoplayers
Club. is so popular around that climatic
city that one can hardly pick up one Of
its dailies without seeing something about
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Edwin August gave q housewarming the
other day when he opened his new bunss-
low on the hills Of HOLLYWOOD Bank rolls
seem 10 thrive like the flowers among the
Southern California studios.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

! Il picture % a nun which is being dis
NJ in many hish class art stores And
No. is remarkable for its lighting e.
cts. is a portrait Of Adele Lane, " Selig
ms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

The novels OF Jules Verne which arc
being filmed by the Paris Eclair company
will provide some unique spectacular
pictures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
AMUSE NJ EMS.

leo Madison is devotins a great part o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Ken Bassett. delightful actor @
ny years experience has left the I'M
"a to JOIN the Famous Players
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

her large salary 10 medical treatment for
her invalid sister She is much rejoiced
over the notable Improvement which has
taken place recently
George Cooper has left the NitcGraph
TO take place in Allan Dwans Universal
company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Pauline Bush is perhaps the only
actress who has versatile hair that Is
her Own. II will curl. crinkle. fun, hang
straight or do anything else the occasion
demands. In view OF the high cost Of
Wigs this is more than convenient