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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
D.v;a Belasco Talks of Motion Pictures
and Tells Why He Is Going ''
Into That Field. ~

sary To carry dead body on stretcher
across the screen To Y4vey the fact that
murder has been done Cannot an arts
tic director OF mooda blevelop by slow,
dove failing effects a climax without re-
sorting TO the morbid
Perhaps | am exceeding myself in
criticising motion pictures | have had
little or 70 experience With them lui, |
do know what like-and | knowif'Ether
what possibilities there arcsl
81 remember well the first motibn pict-
ure | ever saw. II seepryd sally to me,
almost infantile, and h t~id not under
stand how any one could take them seri-
ously.
'"rho picture IL | remember IL right.
was drama in one part and was as fun
of blood and thunder as could he crowded
into fifteen minutes.
The picture left the screen and SUBJ
title came on. The title read, Jean Stahs
His Father, and forthwith Jean did that
very thing. Another title explained in de-
tail that MarGcry was about TO eiope.
which she did and then another subtitle
said Marcery and Jean Are Married.
The next picture showed the couple before
the minister.
81 tried TO onthusc over pictures. but to
no avail.
But have YOU seen the productions
shown recently" We asked Mr.. Belasco.
Indeed | have" he replied, "and what
I have seen within the last few months
has kindlcd fertile enthusiasm.
"Take The Squaw Man. II is six thou
sand feet and there are but nine sub
titles. The story is left to explain itself
and IT does so with perfect continuity OF
pictures. The atmosphere is developed
and moods created with much artls'rN,
and i'm 'Brewstcr's Millions the action OF
the piece is harmonious and with JUST
minimum number OF explanatory uues
the story unwinds i'm excellent continuity
The Master Nina also uses very Few cap
lions, and the fact that this concern ala
so well with their first three productions
moro than anything else influenced me
IN give nv productions to Mr.. lasky.
II decided to give my productions TO the
6rm most likely To nnovate and advance,
and ere had contracted with Mr. Lasky
for tho nicturization of the Belasco plays
he had installed Wilfred auckland as
artistic director, letll n i't -'''N 90" -
rector general, oscar APPEL as director
and Richard Walton Tully, one oil my
collaborators, as director in supervisory
capacity.
""rhe Darling Of the Gods will be pro-
duced in japan in the exact locale OF the
play; The Girl of the Golden West VIII
he played before the camera right IN the
heart of the Golden West and win the
,vncs Of men and women intended.
THE Warrens of Virginia ana the
other plays will he produced as near III
the exact locale of the pieces as nature
will permit.
eve hone 10 create new methods To re-
Mace the methods long ago outsrown
/ The motion picture has sterling nut
ures and am proud to he in the field ann
a contributor to what the future prom
ises"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
AT THE NEWEST THEATRE.

Anthony and Cleopatra will begin its
fifth and last week at the Gambler Thea
tire tomorrow. The picture is crowded
with spectacular scenes. besides telling
a story which has interested the world
for generations.
4 week from tomorrow this historical
picture will be replaced by two European
features. both Kleine productions, Pier
rot. the Prodiga" and The Naked
Truth" The first is three-part adai,ta l.
ton from the opera Of the same name.
II is a quaint allegorical story entirely
new 10 this country. Francesca Bertini,
who is already widely known TO motion
picture enthusiasts in this country. plays
the title role.
The Naked Truth" is based on the
French novel. La Femme Nue., story
of a woman's great love and her disil-
hsionment. The powerful role Of Lolctte
is PLAYED by LYDIA Borelli, European
picture star
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
HoM the sawdust stage TO almost
u perfection in one short decade is

- perfection in one short decade is
Il long step. but I'm the eyes OF a
famous and prominent dramatic author.
rroducer and director this is the Ions
Loan made by motion pictures.
David BcIasco. eminent playwright and
,roducer has just made his entry into
,hn marvellous field OF motion pictures.
nd through the Jesse l.. Lssky Feature
PLAY Company, will offer the classical
productions which have made the name
~ Relasco famous.
When We saw MIR. Belasco he was In
the studio long ago made interesting pN
reason Of his having spent the long
hours Of the night there, visualizing his
dreams Of perfectness and atmosphere
Yes" he began. " movies. as We are
wont 10 call them. for want Of more
aprropriate title. have stepped out of the
en- >vonic stage TO a state bordering
close upon perfection; and why? Because
the molten picture producer has learned
that environment. atmosphere and the
developing of moods are more essential
than written explanations.
To bring the photo-play up I" the
standard already attained by the drama
the motion picture producer must figure
far ahead OF the present mechanical way
OF inducing moods.
I'm the future. il I may be allowed TO
nrophesy. the staff Of the motion picture
producer will consist of five men-staSe
director, camera man. technical director,
artistic director and mood builder.
by mood builder l mean one man
who will make a deep study of effect and
cause. II the scene he one OF those po-
tent, vrie affairs, sensed to cause snud-
ders. the mood builder will arrange MS
effects 10 precede the scene by atmos-
nhcre which will slowly work his audi
tors UP 10 a pitch where the climax VIII
strike the spectator at the psychology
cal moment. after what has gone before
has developed mood susceptible to the
climactic period.
Mood builder may be little vague,
but to better emphasize my meaning, ne
will be the man who will surround his
players with the environment needed,
thus eliminating the mechanical effect.
The artistic director will take the MI
nor actors in hand and herd them into
one great group. and ere they step INTO
the focus OF tne Gamers. eN''F "''"'i
their makeup will he gone over with
master eve. II one hair is misplaced, an
eye-lash made up too heavy, Wig out oil
uniformity with dress, dress out OF uni
formity with period being portrayed
shoes out OF place. dress suit antiquateu
or any shortcoming appears. TINS the
artistic director will doctor ere the mega
tive devours it.
. The stage director will be free TO de-
vote his every moment to action. Atuon'
action, the pleading cry of every produ-
Ger. ~ left to the average director, VIII
reach its apex. With the golden sky TOT
a proscenum border. what are the pos
s,bil,ties of the photo-play director?
Should il be necessary TO show nor
ribly mangled arm to convey to the auo'-
ence that a figure on the screen has met
with an accident? Should IT be neces-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
DR.. CRAFTS HELPS.

At recent hearing on the bill to es-
tablish A federal Motion Picture COM
mission an argument in favor OF the
scheme was made by DR.. Wilbur r.
Crafts. superintendent Of the lnteIna-
tionsl Reform Bureau. Fortunately Tor
the interests Of the public and the makers
and exhibitors OF pictures, the iacus
which Or. Crafts advances are all ones
which go to show why the bill should be
killed OF course. ne did not draw sucn
conclusions from them, but II is to De
hoped that the committee viii.
National censorship II motion pictures
is we'll cared for now by the National
Board Of Censorship, as We pointed OUT
several weeks ago. Without going into
details. the single fact that tho present
bill Is an attempt to create q politically
orranized censorinE body should he SUI
fcient to condemn IT, However good the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
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CONAN DOYLE FILMS.

The recent exhibition Of Rodney stone
vas hardly necessary 10 demonstrate the
excellent material for motion pictures
which is contained in the writings OF Sir
Arthur Conan DOYLE. 4 number OF MIN
PRODUCERS have been seeking picture
rights TO the famous authors stories for
,cre time. but the work mentioned above
is the only one which has yet been shown
on the screen.
II is now announced that the present
visit Of Sir Arthur to New York city Is 10
conclude arrangements for the uansfer
OF the motion picture rights to his works
entire. The sherlock Holmes series as
we'll as the longer tales, will all he pro-
duced. II is understood that William Gil
lette will play the principal roles IN the
u!,tureS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
LIVELY DAYS THESE
Programme of Events at Movie
Show an Elaborate One.

In connection with the opening Of the
Second international Moving Picture
Trades Exposition in Grand Central Pal
ace on June s, Chairman \. 4. Corn
announces schedule Of entertainment
for the delegates which indicates con-
siderable activity on the part OF the eN-
hibitors. On Tuesday, June ., there
will he a trip to Brighton Beach. with
a clam bake and general tour of the vari-
Gus amusement resorts in that vicinity.
Wednesday has been selected as the date
on which the visitors Will attend
specially arranged programme on the
New York Roof Garden. including par
ticipation in dancing contests.
4 moonlight excursion on the steamer
Adirondack. with cabaret and tango
accomplishments. has been arranged for
Thursday. and on Friday banquet to
the various manufacturers aud trades
men at the Hotel Bltmore will be en-
HANGED by the appearance OF many OF the
leading players.
saturday evening will be spent in the
Grand Central Palace with varied
assortment Of entertainment, the chief
event OF which is 10 he the prize con-
test and distribution Of souvenirs, In
which the Screen Club promises sur
prise, and farewell dance.
During each day OF the week. in the
afternoon. all of the manufacturers who
have studios in New York and vicinity
will maintain an open house TO all the
visiting exhibitors, and in addition to the
fore going entertainment features they
will show TO those interested in the AZ
fairs OF the motion picture world the
method by which each company produces
Aims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

made along the coast Of Maine. The
principal role is played by Violet Horner,
who is supported by capable cast.
\ few unusual scenes are shown, but
for the most part there is no startling
originality Of construction or arrange
ment The story will probably prove in
tcresting 10 those who liked it as a play,
although it retains all OF its stupendous
improbability.
As usual. the bill will he supplemented
with short pictures and musical num-
hers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
"HEARTS OF OAK

The feature number at The Strand
Theatre for the week will be James A.
Herne's comedy Of rural life. Hearts OF
oak" Besides being a film version OF
widely known play. the production is IN
,orcstinr as the first effort of the re-
Gently organized Moha~h fhm 'onl'nN'
The picture was produced in the enly
mart OF the spring, the eXterors being
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
PATHE TO HAVE DAILY.

A daily news flm has been talked oil
frequently. and il will soon be a reality
The Path4 company announces that IN the
rear future the popular Pathes weekly
Will ne replaced by new production u
be known as "Pathes Daily News" The
exact date Of the first number has not YET
been decided.
In order to facilitate the rapid dis
tr!hution OF reels which the ne" arrange
nent will make necessary the nlins VIII
be sent direct from the factory each day
and will not be handled By the exchanges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
BIopche Sweet IN Tho Escape dt TIE Cort
The ctpe

, operas Mr.. Webb will go TO England on
the Aquitsnia in July to produce some OF
these delightful musical shows for the
screen The idea is a new one in theatre
cal entertainment and should demonstrate
whether talking pictures in their present
stage of development viii meet with gen.
eral interest among theatresocrs.
The plays which will be presented this
Summer are "Pinafore." The Pirates OF
renzance" and The Mikado." They will
be presented in New York next fall.
Jane Grey has Joined the Famous Play
ers company. where she will act IN a
screen version OF Charming Pollock
play The Little Gray Lady.
Maclyn ArbuckIe. who made his first
appearance ia George AIDES play The
County Chairman in 1858, and continued
in il until 1897. will soon appear in mo-
ton picture production Of the famous
drama for the Famous Players company
Edith STOREY has returned 10 New YORK
after some strenuous acting At the West
ern Vtagraph studio. where she acted the
lead in Captain Alvarez She will
leave at once for Florida 10 take part In
"A Florida Enchantment."
Nilfred Lucas recently wrote and com
pletely produced a comedy in one and a
half DAYS. Ii is called a quiet Day al
Murphy's."
The Official programme OF the Lambs
Gambol is so highly esteemed among the
atrical folk that there is always lively
bidding for i. IL seems significant OF
the prosperity OF the tilm industry that
this year the programme was purchased
by the Twentieth Century Feature Film
Company Frederick Beck. Of this con-
Germ. outbid all others. and the book is
now in the possession OF that nrr.
number of players at the Wet Coast
studies had dreams ~ vacations uldfb
.ha Tered By the burning or INC ttnr- pisu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

best Of intentions. is positively pernl-
clous. Such faults as do exist IN me
present censoring system would not DE
remedied in any way by IT, but an eh-
traordinary opportunity for graft and ex-
tortion would be created for those who
charced "a he in right among the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
"NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER.'

The sixth week Of the run OF "Nep-
tunes Daughter" featuring Annette kel-
lCrmann. began at the Globe Theatre YES
terday. Very few feature films have en-
loved so long an exhibition on Broadway.
but this is a production of decided merit
Miss Kellermann's versatility. together
With the novel and attractive scenes
makes the picture an enjoyable one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

intentions of those backing the move
mcnt may he. A commission organized
along the lines laid down in the Smith
Hughes bill would simply result In the
exploitation Of motion pictures for the
benefit OF politicians The motion picture
industry stands among the largest six IN
the United States. but that is 10 reason
for making it stand and deliver. Up to
tho present time il has tecn unmolested
nv those who seek to collect tribute from
successful industries.
The Smith-Hughes blil is one Of those
ideas which. while conceived with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
COMIC OPERA IN "TALkiES.'

The Weoh talking and singing pictures
which have hesn on Vie" az the tu''on
. Theatre will shortly be used for No"
scrt OF revival CT the Gilbert and Sullivan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31
FILMS AT THE CORT.

With the opening Of THE Escape' At
NE 'orl Theatre tomorrow one OF t'e
0sSssi and finest theatres in the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

The raph-Idebler production OF
The Christian Icy Hall Game. continues
at the Harris Theatre. The picture is one
Of the notable achievements IN the line OF
feature film manufacture. The story Of
the famous novel is followed closely and
With careful attention 10 detail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

black leopards This brings the total
number OF tigers at the Los Angeles
studios 10 more than twenty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

The Line-Up AZ Police Headquarters
in which eX-Deputy Police Commissioner
Doughertx is featured, is on exhibition
at the Lyfic Theatre. II is a story OF
present day conditions in Nsy York. bat
makes no effort TO point moral or 10
dabble in sociological problems.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

| l.; Nam York There are a number OF
nictures which will have TO be done over
entirely. as the only copies eNtant were
DESTROYED in the blaze at the lolst ST
factory.
cleo Madison is always giving new eX-
smnles of pluck. She was so reluctant 10
DELAY work that she insisted on going on
with her acting before her burned feet
we're in shape She tainted from pain
finally and the doctor was compeiled 10
speak firmly about any repetition OF such
all effort.
Mona Darkfeather's husband, Frank
MONTGOMERY, drove UP TO the house III
big, shiny. new motor car the other day
When she went out TO look AT IL she saw
q plate inscribed Princess Mona Dark
feather"
MYRTLE Stedman. Hobart Bosworth's
leading woman in the Jack London stories,
is earning new fame on the coast by oc-
casionslly singing in public Those who
have heard her say that the concert stage
lost when the screen gained
Harry Edwards is so keen for realism
that he recently had Louise Blaum allow
a bear to give her a real bear hug or
course il was tame bear, but Louise
says. Never again
Grace Cunsrd, the heroine OF the "lu-
ellie Love" series. has received an offer
TO play the lead in a similar series written
by prominent author. It is probable
that she will accept.
Henry McRae's company Of players will
sail from Honolulu this week. During the
three months that they have been there
they have taken many tropical pictures.
Edna Maison keeps her parents more
or less on the anxious seat owing TO the
fact that she is approached about once
q week by managers who want her TO 20
into musical comedy. SO far. however.
r,ne of them has interested her.
Life is one round OF parties after an
other out al the Coast studios these days.
J. r. MCGOWAN. is one Of the popular
hosts lie recently gave big dance at
Glendale.
William -. Taylor received a telegram
recently congratulating him on his work
in Captain Alvarez and warning him to
look out for the letters asking for photo
graphs which were sure to come. Accord
ing TO Mr. Taylor the first Of the letters
followed rapidly on the telegram.
Edwin August is said TO he producing
flm with totally new idea running
through il. Sounds like too much to ex-
pect even from Edwin
Adele Lane is the patron Of the Infant
animals OF the sellg zoo. She spends
good part OF her spare time feeding them
and otherwise Frightening their outlook on
life.
The forces OF The Dummy" at the
Hudson Theatre have been strengthened
for the all-summer run. by the addition To
the cast OF Miss Jane oaker the YOUNG
actress recently In Ever woman" whose
wofN in Love Amon- tho : ions" q. fresh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

Another feature film producing concern
has Just been launched II is 10 he known
AS Popular PLAYS and Players. Inc. and
has been organized by a group of theatri-
cal MEN headed by l.. Lawrence Weber
The pictures which the company will ham
die will be made by the Lubin company.
and the pHyers will he drawn in part
from the legitimate stage and in part
from the I.uhin stock company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

The forces OF The Dummy" at the
Hudson Theatre have been strengthened
for the all-summer run. by the addition 10
the cast OF Miss Jane Oaker the YOUNG
actress recently In Ever woman. whose
woiN in Love Amon- tho ions" IS fresh
ir The plnds o(-Mew York ts.ss gocis.
--,,~- s,-rvrr- rr1-yt i T-rT5,sTvk week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

animals OF the sellg zoo She spends
good part OF her spare time feeding them
and otherwise Frightening their outlook on
life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

THO most recent acquisitions 40 the
seng zoo are foU., Bsngsl tigers and two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

\ number 81 players at the West Coast
studies had dreams of vacations uldfb
sha Tered oy the burning or INC irrr- pisrr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-31

Edwin August is said TO he producing
A flm with totally new idea running
through il. Sounds like too much to ex-
pect even from Edwin.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-04

waXed will make good forepaws 10
peep out as bunny sits on his launches.
in his favOrite attitude. Attach bit
of cotton for the tail and with the
finest wire run through for whskcrS
and tiny black beads for eyes YOU have
complete little Dummies Arrange in
any position on the cards gluing fast
with a drop of mucilage; then scratch
in lightly with green crayon pencil
some short blades Of grass. giving
darker touches for bunnys shadow
with a little black
A very attractive idea has been
evolved for the after Easter festivities
the dances and dinners that usually
take place i'm Easter week and in the
early part Of April. and this is the
flower hat for the women guests
These flower hats also form most ador-
able cotilion favors and are distract
ingly becoming to n pretty woman.
All kinds of flowers are represented
in these dainty chapeaux, but prettiest
of all are the rose hats. These can be
made in any shade of the natural
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-04

A dainty tritle that will be sure TO
please any woman I'm search of pretty
novelties 10 make her dinner or lunch
con party slightly different from her
neighbors is the sweet pea place card.
THIS consists Of bunch of three sweet
peas, two buds with "A widely opened
flower between them and in the center
Of the middle sweet pea is a dear little
girls head. real dolls head Some of
these sweet pea punches have beauti-
full blond babies staring cntrcatingly
up at you, while others have Just as at
tractive brunettes. The place card it
self 1t attached TO the stem OF the
sweet peas by a tiny ribbon bow.
With very little trouble charming lit
tie place cards may he made OF card
board cut oval ana dotted here and
there with pussy willow Dummies.
These furry buds will make very real
istic gray Dummies with the finishing
touches added of ears, bit of tail and
paws. Cut the ears from gray paper
and fasten in place with tiny pins.
The heaviest @ray thread doubled and
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-04
EsosIopea Eaas.

Four hard boiled eggs, two cupfulS
cold boiled ham chopped fine. a cupfW
cream sauce two cupfuls breadcrumbs
and two tabespoonfuls milk. Brush a
casserole dish with bacon drippings or
butter, cover the bottom with one-third
of the bre0dcrurnbs, Cut two eggs into
rounds and place on the crumbs. cover
with half the nam and half the cream
sauce. then half Of the remainder OF
hreadcrumlS, two eggs cut into rounds,
the rest OF the cream sauce, then the
rest of the breadcrumbs, which have
been moistened with the milk put over
the top. Bake in moderate oven TWEEN
~ minutes.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-04-04

many things typical of the season. Tile
bear remains rs souvenir after its
Easter decorations have been put
aside. Importers can throw mo- light
on the real reason for introducing the
Teddy bear ms an Easter emblem
Germany sends most OF the toys that
have "A humorous element in their com
position; consequently a bunny doing
the bunny hug" dance in a party dress
halls from the land Of the made in
labels. The wabblc Of this bunny is 50
similar 10 the motion the dance pro
duces thatits mechanical actions cause
a smile.
Most of the new papier mache things
are imported from Germany. and this
brings ON the fact that new. a very
superior light papier mache has been
put on the market, very durable ana
remarkably light in weight This
makes ideal toys for delicate baby