The Topeka state journal., 1922-12-23
Pictures VIII Be Produced of
Scenes in Topeka.
Local Theater Manager Heads
New Industry in Kansas.
ONE FEATURE FILM FINISHED
"Her Kansas Yankee Prince"
Was Filmed in SaIina.
Work VIII Start Here Early
Part of January.


From the general offices OF the
-fOrpheum theater is issued a statement
10 the fact that moving pictures will
pe made in Topeka and surrounding
Territory with the opening of the
spring season. Already one feature
picture has been made at Salina, KAN,
under the direction of James Spencer.
who Will have charge of all produc-
tions to be made in the future The
first picture which has just been COM
pieted is entitled Her Kansas Yankee
Prince" and was filmed at Salina- 1t
viii be shown at the Orpheum theater
soon
Much interest is being shown in the
opening of the film corporation and
il is understood that G. L. Hooper Will
be president and general manager.
The corporation will be added to the
already large theatrical activities that
have been launched in Topeka MI
Spencer. the director, has been shown
all points of interest in and around
Topeka and feels that the opportuni-
ties are many in the way of locations
and ether necessities which are essen
tiaI in the making of good moving
pictures
Many Beauty Spots Here.
"I was more than surprised upon
being shown over the city that Topeka
had many beautiful homes, buildings,
bridges. water scenes, parks and other
possibilities that are really necessary
IN the making OF exterior SCGHGSs SoA0
Mr.. Spencer. And another thing,
feel that the public in general is so
familiar with the scenes OF California,
which Rave been taken so many times
that y change of scenery will be well
coined However beautiful the scenery
in California. have seen some spots
in Kansas that will equal any of them.
have been in many Kansas cities and
towns IN the last eight months and
have often remarked that I would like
TO make pictures in the state When
this opportunity presented itself l
jumped at the chance"
It is understood that the corporation
will be formed shortly after the first
of the year. A good cast will be en-
gagged and the release of the pictures
is being arranged for at the present
time. It is to be known as an abso-
lutely Kansas producing company, US
ing only Kansas territory.
Mr.. Hooper and his associates who
will be connected with the corporation
will have the support and cooperation
CT a large number of widely known
business men. Producing pictures
showing scenes of Kansas and Kansas
cities which will reach all parts of
the United States is the best advertis-
ing that a city or a state can have,
SAYS Mr.. Hooper The moving picture
industry is undergoing a change and
Mr.. HOOPER and his associates feel that
in the near future the making of films
Will be based on state production and
state rights, with the exception of the
super productions.
To Produce Feature Comedies.
The first releases will be one, two
and three reel feature comedies, with
a widely known comedian being fea-
tured. Activities will begin early in
the spring and will continue until late
in the fall, with the possibilities of
studio being erected for making pic
lures indoors. Such a building will
be constructed after the industry has
increased to a sufficient status to war
rant it.
Il am more than pleased with the
filming of our initial picture, Her
Kansas Yankee Prince which was
really a test picture" said Mr.. Hooper.
1T has far exceeded my expectations
and after the showing at the Orpheum
it will be released. after having played
Salina where it was made with mostly
local talent. I have great faith in
making pictures here in Kansas as our
weather at different periods is just as
good, with the scenic surroundings, as
any other part of the United States"