Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-29
AUGUSTA MOVIES
Released January 80
Through Pathe

Pictures Revealing Maino's scenic
eeautiss-HEdsar Jones Produo.
tions"-saeksd by Men Who HAYS
Faith in Work
Beginning january 30th, Pathe, in
most respects the best equipped ant
the greatest distributor of motor
pictures in the world. win begin, tt
release a series of two-reel pictures
which have been made exclusively In
Maine by the producing company il
Augusta, known as 1.-The Edgar Jones
Productions" and composed OF
Maine men. The series, according to
present plans, will be continued in
definitely-one picture appearing ev-
cry fortnight.
This announcement is Of impor-
lance in the motion picture field and
possesses peculiar interest for
Maine people in general.
1t means the world wide circula-
ton of pictures which will reveal
Names scenic beauties in their full
value because the Maine producers
have been careful to present pic
turesque backgrounds for their sto.
ries, choosing fields, waters and
mountains in various sections of the
State.
Mere scenic pictures that are de-
signed for advertising purposes sell
dom gain wide circulation. But each
of the two-reel subjects that have
been made by the Augusta company
has a vital, interesting and dramatic
story and as such will be welcomed
in thousands Of theatres in this coun-
try and in other lands.
The men behind the Augusta pro-
ducing company had such eminent
faith in the attractive quality of their
pictures that they went ahead and
made considerable number before
showing them to any possible pur-
chaser. They went first to Pathe be-
cause that organization leads the field
in securing wide circulation of short
subjects. Pathe bought Immediately,
its officers giving the pictures high
praise for beauty of settings and the
story qualities. They predict that
the pictures will be outstanding fea-
lures in their line from now on.
Maine On Movie Map
This accomplishment marks an in
teresting stage in the progress of the
new venture that has been under
taken in Augusta. 1t definitely puts
Maine on the map in the motion pic
ture world. 1t assures financial re-
turns that will make the company a
fixture in production. With the ex-
perience that has been acquired, max
ing Maine pictures is no longer a
problematical undertaking.. 1t has
become a settled industry for the
State, and the Maine men will go
ahead and develop the business to an
extent which was not anticipated at
| first.
Already they have in Augusta a
studio and plant complete in all de-
tails, thoroughly up TO the times,
| representing s. large investment. All
the various operations in making a
moving picture, from the raw film to
| the completed print, ready for the
silver sheet of the theatre can be
performed on the premises at Au-
gusta- The studio will be enlarged
and further equipment added as soon
as warmer weather permits the re-
sumption of full activity.
Into the pictures which are to fol :
| low those which have already been
completed the company will put even
more thought and time than have
| been expended in the past. For each
! new picture special casts will be
brought from New York, and the
best possible artists will be secured.
All features of Maine, and the bast
scenic backgrounds will be present
ed as the work goes on. Almost any
city, town or country or forest neigh
oorhood may expect to behold a COM
pany at work and to hear the shout,
Camera"
In this connection it is stated that
the Augusta company will be ready
at all times to harllen to suggestions
from various sections of the State
winch are anxious to have their
scenic beauties or their attractive
FEATURES shown up. Cooperation for
the exploitation Eof Maine will be
sought
Stories BY Holman Day
Although the stories, for the sake
OF holding general public interest
outside of Maine, will be swiftly NOV
ing dramas, the features of life in the
state will be treated with dignity
and true sentiment and will not car
feature or misrepresent conditions.
All the stories will be written especi-
ally for the productions by Holman
Day who has associated himself with
Hon. Blaine S. Viles and William r
Williamson of Augusta in the COM
pany which is engaged in this work.
Mr.. Day, native-born like his BUSH
ness associates, shares their pride in.
and their love for, Maine. From the
State they ask only appreciation of
their "n'orts to spread its natural at
fractions before the eyes of the world
Outside Of the skilful artists who
are selected to play the PRINCIPAL
roles n the dramas, actual residents
OF Tx State will be induced to appear
before ne camera, playing them
selves This has been done in the
pictures that have already been made
and has given the stories an author
itativc character that SO many pic
lures lack.
OF course, the pictures will have 2
special appeal to Maine theatre-goers
and 1t Is understood that Maine ex-
hlDftOrS are already rnak;pu ,or<~xz