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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 13, 1916)
i - s - . tl v , . k ; :? . . s f I.-., , . v J ' ' ill l , ; - . - s ill w - : i . "o. i v M i I TODAY'S FILM FEATURES. Sunset "The Moment Before," "The Village Blacksmith." Peoples "The Woman in the Case." Pickford "The Masked Rider." T & D "A Woman's Way," "Glo ria's Romance." Columbia "Honor Thy Name," "The Surf Girls." Majestic "Veda the Vampire." THB first, .great experiment that re sulted in motion pictures as we today know them occurred in thei axly '70s, when c San Francisco pho tographer by the name of Muy bridge Interested Governor Stanford In & plan he entertained to create & physical proof of his theories in reference to movement. Governor Stanford accorded Muybridge the use of hia race horses and the exercis ing: track, and in 1S72 the photogrrapuer produced a series of pictures showing the actual movements of a running horse that astounded the world of art and science. He had placed 24 cameras at intervals along the track, each gov erned by a scring which the horse broke as he passed. In this way 24 in stantaneous photographs recorded the movements of the horse. Similar ex periments, some of greater length, were repeated in Paris. These included the movements of cats, dogs, deer and other animals. Not only did these experi ments prove to the world the correct ness and soundness of the theory of motion pictures, but it set the invent ors of two continents at work search ing for a workable process of motion picture photography. This In turn brought about the" Invention of the celluloid film, a camera capable of rap id photography and a medium for dis playing the results in the desired man ner. An American, Thomas Alva Edison, was the first to attain the mark. His product, called the "ICinetoscope," was first exhibited at the World's Fair at Chicago in 1S93 as a nickel-in-the-slot machine. It differed from the motion picture of today only in so tar as one person only could view the pictures in the cabinet at a time. The width of the film was the same as that shown now; also the dimensions of the picture thereon, and the terf orations at the side of the film which have since prov en to be one of the vital factors gov erning perfect projection. Edison, how ever, thought so little of his invention that he neglected to have it patented in ' England, a circumstance that changed the history of the industry. Two London Greeks, neither with any technical knowledge, but both with keen business ability, saw rare possibil ities in Kdison's invention. They bought one of the machines and took it back to England, where Robert W. Paul noted electrical engineer, duplicated and patented it. He not only duplicat es it. but greatly improved upon it, so that it readily became a commercial possibility. Many of the world's great est film men of today were his pupils and early customers. Among them were Charles Pathe, known wherever motion pictures are now shown. Frederick A. Talbot, one of Europe's most anthentic scientific writers, is the authority lor' these statements. Japanese bride and bridegroom, Eng lish bulldog and American bungalow. Here's a combination which attracts xto end of attention in the colony of pnotopiay stars at Hollywood. Cat In the land where motion pictures ere made, where the one-day tourist ven becomes so blase as never to look twice at a thrilling camera holdup on the street. Sessue Hay&kawa and his bride. Tsurl Aokl, are the center of continuous public interest. Hayakawa. who is a star in Lasky photoplays on the Paramount pro gramme, declares himself to be as much American as Japanese if only by rea eon of the fact that he is a graduate of the university of Chicago, although It is true, and Sessue admits the fact. that his English has plenty of room lor improvement. When Hayakawa was a youth he was trained for a high position in the Mikado's navy. As his father and grandfather before him had been il lustrious dramatic arWsts In Japan, it was only natural that after his period of apprenticeship Hayakawa left the navy to follow the professioneof hU . ancestors. About the una ant he came 10 America 10 tour the Pacific Coast with the famous Madame Yacco, a young girl from Japan landed in an other part a3 a member of an Oriental theatrical troupe. She was Miss Tsuri Aokl Not long after the services of both were eagerly sought by motion picture producers and Hayakawa and Miss Aokl, Orientalists, met, loved and were married in the Occidental atmosphere at the great Laaky studios. Hayakawa's notable screen perform ances were in "The Cheat," in sup port of Fannie Ward, and in "The Typhoon," "Alien Souls," "The Honor able Friend" and other productions. Mr. Hayakawa attributes the secret of his screen successes to the fact that he is able to convey emotion by the, slightest inflection of facial expres sion. He says that the student of Japanese drama is taught to cultivate the control of the muscles of the face, as well as the voice. Mr. and Mrs. Hayakawa's bunga low in California, strictly American in its exterior, is furnished throughout as a Japanese residence. There are some slight inconsistencies, however, as Sessue admits a fondness for Eng lish bulldogs and French pastry. Who is the most married actor and actress (in films, of course,) was a question asked recently by the editor of an Eastern magazine. A survey of the Pacific Coast stu dios showed that stellar honors be longed to Edward Coxen and Lizette Thome, co-stars of Flying "A" Mutual two and three-act dramas. The fig ures, gleaned on a tour of the studios, brought to light the fact that these two popular stars, during the time they have been playing together in Mutual releases, have been married (for the benefit of the picture fans) no less than 36 times. Figures presented by the writer of the article brought to light a number of interesting facts In this connection. which showed: That William Russell, the featured player, and Charlotte Burton, his lead ing woman, in Mutual Star produc tion, have been "married" 30 times; That Arthur Accord and Helena Ros- son, appearing in Mustang "Western" releases, have been "hitched" 26 times since their advent as co-stars. -' That Johnny Sheehan and Carol Hal- loway, of "Beauty-Mutual comedies, have been principals in the knot-tying event no less than 21 times. That Alfred Vosburgh -and Vivian Rich, sharing honors as leads in Ameri can-Mutual three-part dramas, have been brought before the parson 18 times. That Crane Wilbur and Mae Gaston. his leading woman in Horsley-Mutual features, have been "married" 15 times and That Charles Chaplin and his pretty blonde leading woman. . Edna Purvi ance. have been "knotted" but once since Charles began earning the $670.- 000 salary being paid him by the Mu tual Film Corporation. To guard against possible invasion by a foreign foe. the forces of Thomas H. Ince began preparedness this week for the fortification of the two Ince- Triangle studios in California Ince- ville and Culver City. The work eon slsts simply of rendering into satis factory condition the various pieces of arsenal equipment owned by the Ince organization and used from time to time in Triangle plays. It does not mean that ramparts are being thrown up or that the ammunition supply Is being replenished, but indicates spirit ft preparedness on the part of the mammotu organization and its raople. An Idea of the extent of Ince's equip ment that armament which could be called into play In an emergency may be gained from the following statistics obtained from the most recent inven tory made at each of the two plants: Two hundred and sixty Sprlngneld rifles, 143 Springfield carbines, 16 Spring- field rifles. 17 Vetterle-Swiss rifles. 10 shotguns, one Winchester pump rifle, five Winchester sporting rifles, four automatic Colt revolvers, four double- action Colt revolvers. 33 single-action ColU revolvers, 16 artillery swords, 72 cavalry swords. 191 bayonets. 280 bay onets (without scabbards). 1m 0 English haversacks, two machine -guns, 130 webbed belts, 134 clip belts and 120 In trenching tools. Uncle Joe. of Portland, Me., who catches lobsters for a living, was tin known to fame -until a troupe of Fox actors went to the seaport for "loca THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTXANU, ' AUGUST 13, 191G. , .;-. .vs t-. .... 7. , J tions." Then they round the old man sitting in front of a rude hut on a cliff overlooking the sea. This hut Uncie Joe calls his "build ing." No other name will he accept for the ramshackle structure. It has one room. Uncle Joe said to the director: "You see this building here? Well, I've lived in it nigh on to '14 years, and I ain't been disturbed yet." His voice was petulant, and his pipe quavered warn lngly. The director explained that he did not want to disturb Uncle Joe, and then told him of the mystery of the movies. A few days later Uncle Joe went to a Portland movie show to see what a photoplay was like. Next day he was acting for the director. , f m Jackie Saunders just couldn't stand it any longer. 6he always did like a gingham apron and a house cap. And hotels and cafes and apartments naa lost their charm. Jackie wanted to slice her own bread and uncan her own baked beans. She wanted to make her own potato salad, and fix her own chicken a la King In her own chafing dish in her own house. Once Jackie 'sets her head" that settles it. The whole gang at Balboa studio started out to find a house for Jackie so that she could do her own house keeping. How big a house will you wantr inquired the publicity roan. 'Oh. about 10 rooms." nonchalantly replied the star with the listening eyes. "v hat! Why. there s only one or you and you're only five feet high and not'very wide and " "That will do. sir. I want a house. not statistics," flared the golden-haired lassie. "I'm tired living iu chiffoniers and handbags." "xes, ma am, meekly chorused the publicity man. So the hunt was on. Marjory Wilson, the pretty Ingenue who is rapidly becoming a favorite with Triangle patrons, was the cause this week of a change of name on the part of another girl at the Thomas H. Ince studios in Culver City. Miss Wil son Is now at the Ince plant prepar ing to begin work in support of Bessie Barriscale in the Irish comedy-drama In which the latter will be starred. There is also at the studio a new player whose name is Marjory Wilson. Early In the week Charles Miller, who is scheduled to direct the Barris cale vehicle, sent a new aid for Miss Wilson 1st. The green messenger knocked on the door of the wrong room. "Are you Miss Wilson?" he In quired of the new glrL "Yes." was the reply. "Marjory Wilson?" again queried the aid. "Yes," repeated the girl. But Director Miller immediately observed the mistake. Now Miss Wilson 2d Is known about the studios as Marjory LewTence. Irene Fen wick, who recently closed a sui;essful engagement in Broadway in "The Co-Respondent. is now at fork on a five-part screen production. "The Child of Destiny," In which she will make her debut on the Metro pro gramme. As soon as .work is completed on this production Miss Fenwick will go Into rehearsal on a new play. "The Guilty Man." The play is the damatiza tion of a successful novel, made by Charles Klein, the famous playwright. Just before he left for Europe in com pany with Charles Frohman and -vent to his death on the ill-fated Lusitania. The theme of the play has to do with the attitude of society in this country toward an illegitimately-born girl, who tries to live down the handicap placed upon her. Miss Fenwick 'de clares It is the best part she has bad on '.ha speaking stage since her ap pearance in "The Song of Songs. William Nigh Is directing Miss Fen wick's screen production. - The com pany is now located at Delaware Water Gap, making the exterior scenes. A story of mixed identity has leaked out at the Vitagraph Studio in Flat bush. It seems that Director William P. S. Earle. with Alice Joyce and Wal ter MoGrail. Journeyed to Van Cort- landt Park during the mobilization of the National Guard troops at that po'nt prior to their departure for the Mexican border, to film some scenes for "The Battle Cry of War." Just as their auto making ready to leave the encampment, a division of troops wss coming in. The Colonel In com mand of the soldiers, noticing the auto and also the uniform McGrail was wearing (that of a Major-General). immediately saluted the astonished young actor and his company com manders followed his example by sa luting with their sabres and giving the command. "Eyes Right!" Now, every time Miss Joyce sees Mc Grail, she shouts: "Attention, men," and gives the regulation salute. Working 18 hours a day directing and writing, Cecil B. de Mille. the Lasky Company director-general, does not feel that he gets enough exercise, co he has engaged a fencing instructor and spends an hour a day with the broadswords and foils keeping in trim. The fencing craze now has full pos session of the Lasky studio. At first it was boxing and Billy Elmer was punched at all dav long. Then Sessue Hayakawa, the Japanese actor, had a class ir Jiu Jitsu and amused himself in his quaint oriental - way by hurling people all over the stage. Now the company has engaged a fencing in structor and all day long In one corner of the stage the clash of steel upon steel is heard amid the screams of pain as t-ie professor strikes some un guarded spot. W hat the organization will take up next is as yet undecided, but Elliott Dexter is building a handball court in his back yard, so It may develop along those lines. MISS FREDERICK IX NEW ROLE Part of Loving Wife Is Taken In Fitch Flay at Peoples. If you are one of those who auto matically connect the name of Pauline Frederick with the great roles of "Zaza," "Bella Donna," and other "vampires" she has interpreted on the screen, there is a surprise in store for you today, when she opens an engage ment at the Peoples Theater in a screen interpretation of the famous Clyde Fitch drama, "The Woman in the Case." For in this celebrated play the great emotional actress appears, not as the ivomaa, but as the devoted wife who risks her name and her personal safety in the struggle which she wages agains the infuriated woman who is attempting to have Julian Rolfe con demned on a charge of murder in re venge for his having robbed her of a victim, his best friend. Despite the fact that all theatrical tradition has centered about the role of Claire Foster and that Blanche Walsh scored a great personal success in that character. Miss Frederick decided that she would prefer, to play the opposite and less conspicuous part of the faith ful wife. It is a convincing proof of the artistic genius of Miss Frederick that she has made Margaret Hughes, the loving wife, as convincing as she made "Bella Donna," "Zaza," Donna Roma In "The Eternal City." and the other great characterizations which -have won her an international reputa tion as the leading emotional actress of the screen. There are many Interesting and charming points about this adaptation. The dictagraph plays an important part in the development of the plot and the opening scenes which are staged In Paris have a distinctly Interna tional flavor. There is the gay life of Paris before the great war and the scenes of hurry and bustle which fol lowed the opening hostilities are faith fully portrayed. The tragedy of the story takes place In America, where Claire Foster, the wdman of the world, conceives the villainous in of accusing Julian Rolfe of murder when he robs her of one of her victims. The great struggle be tween Margaret aad Claire, the one to save her husband and the other to con demn him, is one of the most gripping incidents imaginable. A Metro-Drew comedy, "Microbes." with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in the roles of chief mirth-provokers. Is an other feature on the bill. "MASKED RIDER" AT PICKFORD Drama of Moonshine District In Mountains Is Offered. Harold Lockwood and May Allison, who have scored so many successes as co-stars of screen features, are head- liners at the Ptckford Theater today in "The Masked Rider," a story of love, the Revenue Service, and the moon shiners of North, Carolina. Anothejt of the popular Musty Suffer films, "While You Walt," will also be screened. Lockwood plays the role of Bruce Edmunds, who goes in the Revenue Service to help rout the moonshiners and avenge the killing of bis brother, George. George, a landscape 'painter, had invaded the mountains, fallen in love wltrr Jil Jamison (Miss . Allison) and incurred the enmity of Squid Arch er, moonshiner boss. George ft found dead with a bullet wound in his head. Brs e arrives in. the garb of a par son and quells a disturbance raised by the moonshiners during the absence of Jll's father. Squid is angered when Bruce and the gfrl are seen much to gether. The moonshiners are soon after much , , . . . .-. . 3 C.j. . -. -. ' BEGINNING TODAY. PRESENTS Portland Society Film VEDA Hie YAM For Benefit Peoples Institute A. Striking Comedy Drama Success in Which You Will See Helen Ladd Barbara Bartlett . Nancy Zan Harriet Cummings Dorothy Strowbridgre Margaret Mears Hazel Litt . Mrs. Donald Grees Mary Staart Smith Clair Wilcox Margaret ta Brook perturbed at the appearance of masked rider, dressed in white buck skin suit and riding a white horse. They fire at him, but the rider escapes. The masked one meets Jil. covers her with his pistol, quickly recovers from his surprise at meeting the girl,and gives her her freedom for a lock of hair. The girl finds this next In the supposed ministers room. Bruce leads a group of Government men to the moonshining dlstrif and the distillers take refuge undrtound through secret passages. They are driven out when a charge of dynamite blows up the catacomb. Squid manages to escape, flees to the Jamison hotel. (Concluded on Pate 5, Column l. BTTB 1 1 - i Sirs. naUet Maxwell Kirs. Mason , Elizabeth Jones Sara McCully -THE. unset Standard Our new policy means that you may see, twice a week, a pro gramme consisting of the pick- of the photo dramatic features of Paramount and Tri angle the greatest combination of plays and players in film dom. Pauline THE SCREEN'S GREATEST EMOTIONAL STAR m eiore Ma.oo AND CREW OF KEYSTONE FUNSTERS in The Village Blacksmith and BRAY CARTOON COMEDY AND THE PICTOGRAPH Comprise ' The Show That Never Fails . 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