The New York herald., 1921-03-08
DEVIL BOX FINDS
WAY TO CHINATOWN
Real Thing in Photograph
Gallery Opens With an
Official Sanction.

/ In China the native Of any age still
runs away to hide his face from tnat
devil box, the white mans camera y
he did in New York's Chinatown until
queues were amputated and trousers
tightened and shoes substituted Tor
slippers and Mayor Tom Lee joined his
ancestors and Charley Boston ruled IN
his stead and Jun Jun, Inc. established
photograph gallery In 26 Mott street,
the quarters Fifth avenue.
Jun Jun. Inc. burst into view only
yesterday as Chinatowns official photog-
rapher with the only place in Chinatown
where PICTURES were ever taken by Chi
nese. Dr. Ma 500, head of the New York
branch Of the Chinese National party,
trailed by his erudite secretary. Guam
Kyen Tee, paid the studio a visit and
sat for portrait against Gainsborough
background Thus the enterprise re-
ceived the imprimatur of authority and
the sanction of the elect. From the
tension Of this happily endured test Mr..
Thomas Lee, the delightful vice-presi-
dent OF Jun Jun, Inc. sought relief In a
large cup Of tea diluted with condensed
milk. In such a state OF easy revelry a
reporter for THE NEW YORK HERALD
found him.
Jun Jun, Mr.. Lee explained, means
the real thing in pictures. He was
educated In Riverside Cal, and those
were his words. "the real thing" Jun
Jun, Inc, said he was now In It's modest
beginnings but from 1t would spring
eventually series Of motion pictures
to enlighten the world as to the true
character OF the Chinese. too long repre-
sented as a frequenter only OF opium
Joints and gambling dens. Jun Jun. Inc.
said Mr. Lee, has been formed by ten
young Chinese who have polished Off
their education by study in a school of
photography. They have learned the art
and technique of the stiIl and the cine
ma. They say they know where they
can get financial backing.
When prepared to do so they will film
at first the real life OF Chinatown 80
the world may know the commendable
facts. Then they will shoot a. few pictures
in China for the enlightenment Of Ameri-
cans and Will make and send to China
American pictures appropriate to the
needs OF the young republic. And so
they will go on until Jun Jun, Inc, has
grown, said Mr.. Lee. to the proportions
OF Colossus.
Meanwhile ii has camera, a skylight
and a darkroom up three flights OF mar
row stairs at 26 Mott street, and glass
fronted box down at the street level IN
which are exhibited samples OF its work
as an art photographer.
Mr.. Lee showed the reporter the see
mario Of a motion picture play already
submitted by Richard Wong. The title
is How Liquor Works" 1t is the story
of the handsome young academy grad
uate. William Clark. who meets "the
beautiful and graceful daughter OF
department store owner and quickly
falls in love. But unfortunately. when
he goes to the university he is Aired for
drinking and gambling. and her parents
turn against him. However, while clos
eted with remorse, William Clark writes
a book. How Liquor Works." which
proves 10 be such a compelling piece or
literature that the old folks draw the
reformed young genius TO their bosoms
and present him with their daughter.
This said Mr.. Lee. Is TO be translated
and endowed with Chinese atmosphere
and exploded in the novie palaces all
over China for the entertainment and
edification OF his countrymen. He spe-
cfhcally promises that there won't be
hophead In the show