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THE: MEN 'WHO MAKE MOTION PICTURES Copyrighted, 1921, by the AMERICAN SOCIETY Ot<' CINEMATOGRAPHERS. VOL. 2. NO. 14 LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA, J'ULY 8, 1921 TEN CENTS A COPY AT THE THEATRES GEORGE LOANE TUCKER BUSINESS AND WEEK OF JULY 4 -MIRACLE MAN THE CAMERAMAN

ALHAMBRA - "Man, Woman, It was not my privilege to By Rene Guissart Marriage." Photographed by know Mr. Tucker personally yet Mr. Outssart is known as one of FL. Lyman Broening and Wil- I feel sure that I can appreciate the most artistic, best paid camera- man in the industry, His thoro liam M. McGann, members of in a measure at least, the worth understanding of camera and lab- the A. S. C. of the man. Men are known oratory work extends back to the CALIFORNIA - "Cold Steel." and borne in mind after they early days of cinematography in have departed this life, solely France, his native land. Photographed by E. S. Depew, After coming to America, he was member of the A. S. C., and by their works. The Memorial connected with Eclair, Fox and Al- John Thompson. Service held at the Brunton lan Dwan. Later he was associated CLUNE'S BROADWAY - "A Studios, Sunday, June the 2Gth, with Maurice Tourneur productions, was beautiful and inspiring. Mr. where he attracted considerable at- Kiss in Time." Photographed PhOtograph of the Spi'rograph disc. Frederick Ward, a Brother tention by his work on "Woman," by William Collins. It is 10 ~ inches in diat/wter and will "Milady's Garter," "The Life Line," GARRICK-"Through the Back Gont(~~n between 1200 and 1300 pic- Lamb, in the course of his re- and "Treasure Island." He has Door." Photographed by tures, which with the saving space in marks. said of Mr. Tucker that photographed Anita Stewart and titles will be eqwivalent to 100 teet in "He was good and kind." No Bessie Barrtscale, and has just fin- , member of 1"011filrn. higher tribute can be paid the ished "The Lying Truth," with the A. S. C. Marion Fairfax Productions. He is character of any man. This w H8 at present phqtogt-aphtng "Omar the GRAUMAN'S - "Beau Revel." THE "SPIROGRAPH" not only Mr. Ward's personal Photographed by' Henry Tent Maker," under Director James tribute but the expression of the Young. Sharp. By H. Lyman Broenino regard and esteem with which GRAUMAN'S RIALTO - "The Regardless of the various con- he was held by his associates Looking at the making of pic- Woman God Changed." trivances placed upon the mar- and all with whom he came in tures from whatever angle we HIPPODROME - Monday- ket during the past ten years for contact. To remember his char- may, we must always remember "An Arabian Knight." Pho- the furtherance of the motion acter is the heritage of those that primarily it is a business, tographed by Frank D. Wil- picture in the home, there has who knew him best, but what he and of this business the pro- liams. been little or no success towards has wrought is the heritage of ducer is the head. In the pres- HOLLYWOOD - Monday - this end. the millions who knew him only ent condition of production in "Boys Will Be Boys." Photo- In the course of a few months by his works, America, competition with the graphed by Marcel LePicard, time the very latest idea in cheaper, foreign-made film ne- The production of the Miracle cessitates reducing the cost of member of the A. S. C. hom" projection will make its Man is a miracle in itself. Only Tuesday and Wednesday- appearance in all parts of the production. The producer must a master hand could have mold- maIre-his picture-cheaper, Here "The Passion Flower." Pho- Uniced States ana Canada, and ed the characters thru whom the tographed by Roy Hunt. it is expected will run a close story of regeneration comes to is the problem which confronts Thursday, Friday, Saturday second to the phonograph in us, for none of the cast has ever him and which he must success- fully solve if he is to continue -"Peck's Bad Boy." Photo- popularity. given a like characterization be- graphed by . A large manufacturing plant fore or since the release of this making pictures. To do this he Sunday - "A Tale of Two is being equipped at Irvington- picture. T,he theme and the ap- must reconstruct his method of working. Worlds." Photographed by on-the-Hudson, by the Urban peal of the Miracle Man is un- Norbert Brodin, member of Motion Picture Industries, Inc., usual but its production has When the producer has a good the A. S. C. and under the guidance of Mr. been most unusual. Other pro- organization he can estimate KINEMA - "The Sky Pilot." Charles Urban, inventor of the ductions have taken more time. the cost of a picture to within a Photographed by L. W. celebrated "Kinemacolor,' (the Other productions have cost few thousand dollars. The aver, O'Connell and Gus C. Peter- first process of color photogra- more, while others have made age weekly overhead is between son, member of the A. S. C. phy in films). The new device more money because of the ad- ten and fifteen thousand dollars, MIL L E R ' S - "Pardon My of Urban's has been patented in vertising campaign back of according to the type or style of French." all countries and will be known them, but aside from those who prod uction. as the "Spirograph." MISSION - "Dream Street." had some part in their making. These many years the pro- The original idea was conceiv- Photographed by Henrik Sar- they are forgotten. Since the ducer and cameraman have been tov and Fred Chaston. ed by one Theodore Brown, a birth of the industry not one well known trade journal editor far apart in the business of NEW APOLLO - Monday and picture a year has been made making pictures. The camera- Tuesday - "The Traveling of London. Brown's first model that will live. "They lack ap- was purchased outright by Mr. man has been chosen for his Salesman." Photographed by peal." Who has seen the Mir- photographic ability. His re- Karl Brown, member. of the Urban in 1907. Ever since then acle Man and gone away unre- he has been developing it to- sponsibility has been limited to A. S. C. warded, - unmindful that he his negative and the artistic Wednesday - "Trust Your wards perfection. carries something with him he The Spirograph embodies the side of the production. Never Wife." Photographed by Joe did not possess before. has he been chosen for his busi- Brotherton. very same general principles as (Continued on Page Four) Defects can be found, surely. ness acumen. Never for his Thursday - "To Please One In what work of man can' they financial ability or as a factor Woman" Photographed by North." Photographed by not? But the effect! Therein in the working methods of an William C. Foster, member of Thomas Rea. lies the reason why this man's organization. the A. S. C. TALLY'S - "Sacred and Pro- work will live. It mav be that A cameraman is often en- Friday - "The Marriage of fane Love." Photographed by some day the Art galleries of gaged for a single picture, does' William Ashe." Photographed James C. Van Trees, member the world will have on exhibi- not know the story, is not con- by Jackson Rose. member of of the A. S. C. tion with other works of art, sulted in regard to the style of the A. S. C. WINDSOR - Monday - "The examples of what has been best photography. and because of the Saturday-"The Ghost in the Dollar a Year Man." Photo- in this most wonderful art of lack of confidence on the part of Garret." Photographed by graphed by Karl Brown, all. And I feel quite sure that the producer, cannot take ad- Fred Chaston. member of the A. S. C. the Miracle Man will be listed vantage of opportunities to save Sunday - "Puppets of Fate." Tuesday and Wednesday- in the catalogs with the name time. Photographed by John Ar- "Mama's Affair." Photo- of the producer, George Loanr We all know that there is nold, member of the A. S. C. graphed by Oliver Marsh. Tucker. lunch wasted time on production NEW SYMPHONY - "Foolish Th ursday - "Blackbirds." John Leezer, June 27, 192J. and this costs much money. We Matrons." Photographed by Photographed by Arthur also know that thousands of OLD TIMER HERE Charles Van Enger and Ken- Quinn. feet of film are taken and never neth C. MacLean, member of Friday - "The Education of Gilbert Warrenton has de- used, due to lack of planning the A. S. C. Elizabeth. " serted little old New York and and .orrranization. A camera- PANTAGES (7th and Hill)- Sat u r day - "The Little returned to the fold, but as we man of ~_manyyears' experience, "The Sin That Was His." Clown." Photographed by know Gilbert so well we will having' worked with many di- Photographed by Edward Van Faxon M. Dean, member of not guarantee his stay here. rectors, should have the confi- Buren. the A. S. C. But it's a pleasure to see him dence of his employer. If such PANTAGES (Broadway)- Sun day - "The J ucklins." even if but for a short time. a cameraman has the script "Her Lord and Master." Photographed by Paul P. He's a real member in New and takes his job seriously he SUPERBA - "Wolves of the Perry. member of the A. S. C. York or here. (Continued on Page Two) AMERICAN CINEMATUGltAPHElt THE AMERICAN MEMBERSHIP NOTES THE SUNDAY-THE=::A~TR-:=E--P-AN-S-AN-D-T-ILT-S- CRANK Philip H'. Whitman is in In the agitation over the open By A. charge of the photographic ex- theatre on Sunday, which has just ,;.:;5-331 Mn rkh a rn Building Some Hero! ~...7:'. Hollywood Blvd. perimental department with the been settled in Huntington Park. Los Angeles. California Under the heading "Camera- Universal Film Company. Mr. Cal., the rollowtng letter from Rev. Hollywood 4404 D. Herbert Jones of - that place, was man Rescues Girl," the local Whitman has specialized in this made into a reel by ,]\11" .. Vanderlip, paper of Tulsa, Okla., reports MARY B. HOWE, Editor class of work, having been in the owner of th'e Huntington Park the following: "Snatching one Associate Editors similar positions with Mack theatre. These lines have been credited witJLbeing a potent factor of the popular, escapes from the ALVIN WYCKOFF Sennett for three years, and in opening- the theatre there on Sun- H. LYMAN BROENING mo'Vies--andenacting it in real with the Fox Studios for two day and .are new being used in sim- KARL BROWN lIfe_~"s the feat performed by years and a half. ,. , ilar campaigns in the East. PHILIP H. WHITMAN ReggIe Lyons, local moving pic- The members of the A. S. C. ture cameraman, when he res- .n.. ~~lI1i-Monthly Newspaper Devoted Wher~, I Stonul. Regarding The- :0 the Cameramen. An Educational and extended a hearty welcome to a cued Ruth McAnally of Broken ns tr uc ttve Publication Espousing Pro- «tre Opening on Sunday Arrow, from drowning Sunday ';Tess and Art in Motion Picture Ph o- new member last meeting when ography, while Fostel'lllg the Industry. K. G. MacLean came up fa]; America is the land, of Lib- afternoon in Horseshoe lake, 12 initiation. Mr. MacLean is well erty, but they Who love liberty miles east of Catoosa. The girl Pub1ished by was over 100 yards from shore \MERICAN SOCIETY OF CINEMA- known amongst the photo- only for themselves, love them- TOGRAPHERS graphic fraternity for his splen- selves and not liberty. It is an when she was seized by the did workmanship, and the so- inherent and undeniable right ca~eraman and towed to dry Subscription Price: land. Lyons IS connected with $2.50 a Year, in Advance ciety really benefits by this ad- of men to enjoy themselves, pro- dition to its ranks. We expect viding such indulgences do not the W. M. Smith Productions of w e Cordially Invite News Articles this city." Alo ng- Instructive and Constructive to see you at every open meet- infringe upon the rights of Lines of Motion Picture Photography All of which informs us that from Our Mernber s and Directors Ac- ing, Mac. others. The Church of Christ tive in t.h ; Motion Picture Industry. stands not as a mere dispenser the intrepid camer,aman is none All Arttctcs for Publication Must be Sol Polito has begun work of Charity, but as the Great other than our own Reggie, of Signed by Name of Writer. with Novo Syndicate, under the Champion of J ustice. I am priv- who~ we are exceedingly proud. Meetings of the American Society direction of Philip E. Rosen, ileged to be a humble adherent ReggIe always did know how to of are held every at the Mayer Studio. Gladvs Monday evening, in their rooms in of that church. Each Sundav get along with the girls. Brockwell will play the lead 'in the Markham Building, No. 325. On within sacred walls, conven- "Apples of Sodom." Big 1\-leeting the first and third Monday the open iently located I have enjoyed meeting is held, and on the second A large crowd of Cinematogs and fourth is the meeting of the Norbert Brodin has returned myself in worship. Others dif- gathered at the last rezular Boar-d of Governors. from Huntington Lake, where ferently disposed seek different open meeting of the soOciety he has been with Director Frank means of enjoyment, and Jus- when the' entertainment com- Lloyd and his Goldwyn company tice demands and impels me to mittee of the Board of Gov- THE CAMERAMAN maki ng scenes for "The Man be as zealous in defense of their ernors eliminated the routine from Lost River," an original rights as I would be in securing business and supplanted it with AND HIS SALARY story by Katherine Newlin my own. an evening of entertainment Burt. On account of the rarified Legal enactments for religious and fun. The motion picture producer atmosphere, which affected the ends have proved thru the ages In addition to some authentic is today facing the problem of vitality of 'the players, the more not only futile but fatal. The war 'pictures which were run by cheaper production. dramatic scenes are being made path of progress and of liberty special arrangement with the Retrenchment in other lines at the Culver City studio in- are crimson stained and the American Legion, a special new of business has finally extended stead of on location, as planned. wail of the martyred millions process film was exhibited for to this industry. which was for like the moaning of the sea fall the first time. This was of par- so long a time apparently unaf- Homer Scott has finished upon our ears. The church ticular interest to the members fected by poor business condi- phctr graphing Mabel Normand must win by power of love who are ever on the alert for tions that most of those within in "Molly 0" on the Sennett lot. rather than by force of law. new ideas in photography, and it seemed to think that motion This is the second of the new The cross of Christ needs not while the method shown in this picture producers would be ex- Mack Sennett ventures into the the sword of Caesar. The heart film could hardly be called new empt. Now the economic pinch field of screen drama. of love is mightier than the It was the opinion of the mem- is being felt. Guy Wilky has completed the hand of steel. At. Sinai men bers that on the whole it was The first step in cost reduc- shooting of "After the Show," trembled but at Calvary they well done. H. Lyman Broening tion has been to cut the wages adapted from Rita Weiman's triumph. deserves a vote of thanks for and salaries of the lowest paid story, "The Stage Door." The I have come to recognize the the refreshments, while Billy employees. representing a small picture is now in the cutting Moving Picture Industry as per- Foster was capably in charge of percentage of total cost. B. B. room. manent and laden with un- putting out the eats. In con- Hampton estimates the expense dreamed of possibilities. It pos- elusion we can only say, A good 'of director and staff at eighteen E. S. Depew has started an- sesses power to visualize truth time was had by all. other picture on the Fox lot, this per cent of the whole. In this that is really wonderful, and time with Director A) St. John. Memories is the salary of the photog- what little influence I have shall Never again will ye editor rapher, estimated at about one- Steve Smith, Jr. of-Vitag raph, be gladly and wisely spent, not pass by a cameraman or rather half per cent of the production has finished photographing to suppress or restrict it but I should say, director without cost. "The Son of Wallingford." Di- lend it encouragement and di- speaking. It all happened like A concrete example will illus- rector George Randolph Chester rection into channels of produc- this: trate. On a recent super fea- asked his cameraman to assist tion that will make for com- . Ye editor was walking rap- ture which cost half a million him in directing the fight scenes, munity and world betterment. Idly across the Universal lot and dollars, the cameraman received the latter havmg filmed scores D. HERBERT JONES. by chance passed by Fred Gran- ,$2,500 for making the picture. of them. "Steve" decided to do ville without speaking to him If he had been cut twenty per his directing of these scenes by BUSINESS AND 'l'Hl<]CA~mnA)fAN Turning to a cameraman stand~ cent, as is now being done in participating in the fight and (Continued from Page One) ing near, Granville asked: "Who 'some studios, $500 would have keeping the action going when a can take advantage of lights, is that cameraman? Seems been saved on the whole pro- lull was imminent. He may sets and scenery, thus mate- I've seen him before." duction. Such a reduction does have had a secret motive for rially shortening the working "Oh,". replied the other, "you not materially lessen the total mixing in and he gave the hand- time on a picture. Here is one know him. You knew him in cost. some youths such a pummeling place where the cost can be cut.' the old Cinema Club." The largest single item in pro- that they all turned on him in The picture must be made "Ah," mused Fred, "that ac- duction is always the star and self defense. Steve says he cheaper, which means faster. It counts for his not speaking to featured players. These sal- missed five hundred of their is the cameraman who can do me." aries could be reduced by thou- punches, but one had to connect it. If he can cut down the Never mind, Granny, old boy sands of dollars a week with- -which accounts for his ap- worl.inz time it means thou- I'll get even for that one by out working a hardship on the pearance. sands 'of dollars to the producer. keeping on your trail until you players. ~ So .ct the producer get closer give us a nifty little story for George Barnes has begun to his cameraman. our paper on how it feels to be The members of the A. S. C. shooting for the initial produc- do not wish to be unreasonable The coming cameraman must a really successful director. tion of the Western Photoplay be an artist! a very fast thinker, in their views of the situation. Corporation, under the direc- A number of big ideas for the They are individually and as an and-a bUSIness man. tion of, Joe Frantz. In the cast benefit of our paper were ad- orvaniz ation doing- all in their vanced at the last meeting of are Beatrice Burnham, J. Far- BACK AGAIN power to not add to the present rell MacDonald, "Bill" Patton the Board of Editors. Many perplexing problems. They as- and Noble Johnson. A hearty welcome home for good editorial suggestions were sure all who carry the heavy Joe August, who arrived this made and a number of selected burdens of responsibility and tion, and weigh the responsi- week from Boulder, Colo. Joe articles were picked for the »ncertalntv that they are meet- bility of the cameraman in mak- has been vacationing in that forthcoming issue. The meeting ing conditions with optimism ing a picture. Why should he locale but reports that he is glad was well attended, those present and patience. be among the first to suffer a to be home, is feeling fine and being-Miss Howe, Editor and All they ask is that employers cut in salary when that salary expects to jump right back into Associate Editor R. P. Whit- consider their side of the ques- is already a small one? harness. man. AMERICAN CINEMATOGR1\ PHER ' 'ON C'O'"M' P'O'S'ITIO'N" '-'oJ' weight can be placed in order CHATS to surely balance the compost- By Joseph A. Dubray tion of the picture. The elements giving an im- Owing to the rapidity with pression of weight in a picture which each scene in a motion may be figures or objects, lights picture play is thrown upon the or shades. In motion picture screen, the observer has little or photography MOTION may add no time to analyze the compos- ing elements of the picture as weight by attracting the atten- tion of the observer, or displace he would in studying a paint- weight from one point of the ing or a photograph. It is then screen to another. of prime importance for the cinematographer to rapidly im- The psychological effects of press the audience by a perfect the displacement of weight add, balance ill the general 'scheme interest and attractiveness to of composition of each scene. the science of screen composi- Each element composing a tion because of the unexpected' picture has a value of its own. change in the scheme of balance that is to say, each element car- which unconsciously strikes the ries a certain weight and at- observer and of the possibilities JIMMIE, THE ASSISTANT tracts the attention of the ob- of const~ntly varying the distri- server as a separate unit. The bution of weight, thus destroy- proper distribution and. the in cr the monotony of a too for- I see by the papers, as Mr. m~l composition. Dooley used to remark, that Mr. binding together of the weights composing a picture produces It is always objectionable, for Zukor and Mr. Hampton pulls the sense of balance so essen- instance. to surround a painting off a little squabble in Minne- tial in good composition. or a photograph with great apolis where the Motion Pic- masses of shadows framing the By placing two equal weights principal subject, because in ture Theatre Owners is having at the same distance on each a-gab fest. Seems like they ac- creating a barrier between the -side of a' verticle-line dividing - subject and the' observer; the cuses Mr. Zukor of grabbing all the picture into two equal parts the glue, and slipping them the importance of the point which and establishing a point on this should be brot in evidence is grief. So they figures out that line thru which the two weights a little piece of change, say five diminished and the attention of may be connected, we will ob- the observer is divided between million smackers, eased the into tain a formal impression of bal- the frame and the subject, in- proper channels. would gum ance. The effect may be stern stead of being forcibly attracted this zent's little game. and put and dignified, placing the au- by the latter. themOall to the mustard. Mr. dience in an atmosphere of con- Zukor gets sore and leaves them ventionalism. thus conveying an In motion picture screen com- flat. not being prepared for such impression of equilibrium and position the objection in this a razz berry as he got. poise, or it may enhance a tense case disappears because of the dramatic situation when the the tremendous weight gained These gents' main squawk is by the principal subject which about market control. They drama is carried by thot rather than by action. we suppose to be in vivid mo- seems to think that the guy that tion. in opposition with the ties up the biggest bunch of By placing unequal weights steadiness or slow motion of the theatres with his program has on each side of the dividing line heavy dark masses which do not got it licked. Well, he has, but and balancing them by the sug- obscure the main subject be- 'for the dooration of the contract gestion of a point properly dis- cause the latter has a life of its only. That's one point they placed from the center of the own, and consequently a suffi- overlooks, and here's another. picture nearer the heavier cient weight to balance or ever Deserved Publicity. They don't weight proportionally to the en- dominate the weights surround- seem to savvy the difference be- tity of the weights, we will find ing it. more variety in the general tween earned publicity and Heavy masses in the fore- scheme of composition. .and the hokum publicity. Real, tanjible around in either indoor or out- picture will consequently have publicity, the kind that fills the- door scenes, if properly balanc- a lighter and somewhat more atres, comes in two forms only. ed by the motion of different They's three or four big movie pleasing impression upon the mind of the observer. and well established rear magazines, not trade Journals, planes. usually destroy the mo- that makes their dough off Furthermore by placing un- notony of the rectangular form movie fans' subscriptions, - and equal weights on different of the screen and by opposition that's out to please them fans, planes, "referring to 'horizontal of dark and light masses great- not their advertizers. lines dividing the picture into ly add to the perspective of the These mag-azines tells their two or more parts. we will ob- picture. tain the irnpression :of dimen- subscribers in plain English Great care must always be sion. position or relation of the that this picture's rotten, this taken to maintain in the scheme elements composing the picture, one's fair, and this one's great. of composition a perfect sense Them fans' faith in these maga- which is called perspective, and of continuity in binding differ- by which a picture appears a zines is so great that they ent elements composing the pic- wouldn't g-oto see the bum pIC- true representation of nature itself. ture. The eye of the observer ture if it had 24 sheet stands all should never be forced to Jump over Main Street, and they'd The 'shape and size of the mo- from one weieht to the weight smell out the good one if they tion picture screen is standard- opposed to it,Obut be easily and was having- a privut showing of ized to a rectangle the sides of surely led from one to the other. it in Haskin's barn. which are in the proportion of either by a well defined line or Another kind is where a three to four. In this frame succession of lines. or by second- friend tells you that he saw a CINEGRAMS the cinematographer inscribes ary weights establishing. a picture last night and it was his scheme of composition. bridge between the mam weIght, fine. That's the most wonder- Hie: "What is that awful It is very seldom advisable to and the one which balances it. ful publicity in the world ... A racket outside? change the rectangular form of The sense of continuity and picture getting such publicity She (at window) : "Oh, that's the picture in the "long shot," the binding of the different ele- consistently can run in one just a silent drama company at while in the "semi-long shot" ments composing ~ pictur~, not; theatre until the film's worn work!" and especially in the "close-up': only increases the impression of., out. the standard proportions of the balance, but also .leads the eye: In the course of human events screen may be easily and ad- of the observer thru all the, Here's how this kind of pub- it will become necessary to pro- points of interest of the 'picture licity affects the market control. vantageously modified by pro- tect home industry. and finally emphasizes the im1 S'pose a little town ain't ~ot b'!t perly masking the parts of the rectangle which would distract portance of the main point upon, one theatre. This exhibitor IS Suds on a wash boiler is not which the greater attention cen- tied up with, say, Monstergraph always soap-suds. the attention of the observer from the points of main in- ters. In other words, the story pictures. The yokels there has telling quality of the picture IS zot to look at Monstergraph pIC- When we have- wireless tele- terest. phones we will no longer be developed by the science of com- tures or go pictureless. But a As the screen is always in the' position .. certain bunch of them takes troubled with busy wires. same proportion and is always movie magazines (in order to A laundry is a place that col- placed horizontally the cinema- The •cinematographer thru tographer has always the same keep in touch with all the new- lects buttons. proper composition can increase est styles), and they learns that base upon which he can place the easy reading of a picture Monstergraph is turmng out a Jones has j-;;st returned from his system of composition, and and consequently be one of the high percantage of I~mo~s. a fishing trip where he caught can easily determine the critical most important factors in its while the Miracle Art Co. s pIC- a cold. points upon which the elements success. 'l'HE "SPUtOGRAPH" standard three-quarters by an department may find it invalu- (Continued from Page One) pulous persons, must be protect- inch picture being but five able. ed and that the newspapers are the usual professional project- thirty-seconds of an inch upon Spirograph records will sell the most effective weapons ing-machine, such as the con- the disc record, arranged in for about one dollar each and, against a continuance of "gold- denser, shutter, intermittent spiral order, Approximately according to plans, will be ex- bricking," the County Inter- movement and objective lens, thirteen hundred pictures are changeable for ten cents, Li- Post Council of the American The entire outfit weighs but accomodated on each plate and braries, with a large assortment Legion is sending a statement eleven pounds and fits quite as they are fire-proof, the disc of records, will be opened in all of warning to the press asking easily into an ordinary suit-case. may be stopped at each title, principal localities as the de- the fullest publicity of,the same, saving a great deal of space, So mand requires, The illumination is furnished The com m 0 n est practice decidedly simple is the opera- At the present writing there by a light similar to a six volt against which scores of com- automobile search-light and tion, that a record may be is but one machine in use and either house current or batteries changed in three seconds, with this one at the Urban Labra- plaints have been made to the may be used, provision being but two motions required, The tories, where it is being subject- American Legion and police, is made for the latter, in the base lens creates a three-foot picture ed to a thorough test, while pre- that of so-called grafters, often at eighteen feet from the screen, of the stand, parations are progressing for not ex-service men, asking citi- The remarkable thing about To the average mind whose manufacturing them in large zens if they will sign a petition the Spirograph films is that they conception of motion pictures quantities. for the soldiers' bonus, This is are not films at all, so to speak, and apparatus iSI one of great Who knows but that in the quickly followed by an appeal to but are in reality records, ex- complication and mystery, the near future we may be having subscribe to anyone of a dozen, actly as on the phonograph, The Spirograph is all simplicity-a ourselves "spirographed" for sometimes worthless, "veteran flat disc is made of glass, ten child can operate it; there is ab- the family album ! publications." and a half inches in diameter, solutely no danger of fire or Deputy City Prosecutor Leo D, with a series of perforation combustion; and the low price Gold-Brickers Among Daze recently obtained two con- holes around the edge, for pro- will place it within reach of the ex-Service Men victions of such offenders in the pelling by the intermittent. By those outside of the profession, courts, The public can assist by a special process of reduction, Salesmen, colleges, commercial Declaring that a sympathetic reporting such cases to either the ordinary stock moving-pie- photographers, and possibly the public, already mulcted out of the police or the American .ture negatives ,are used-the rogues gallery of every police thousands of dollars by unscru- Legion.

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THE America.1lSociety ofCinemalographers understands the problems of the times, and is endeavoring to do all in its power to help weather the storm.

OFFICERS Fred W, Jackman , , President Alvin Wyckoff First Vice-President Frank B. Good Second Vice-President William C, Foster Treasurer John F, Seitz Secretary G, R. Dexter Attorney BOARD OF GOVERNORS John Arnold Frank B. Good John F, Seitz R, J, Bergquist Fred W, Jackman James C. Van Trees H, Lyman Broening Roy H, Klaffki Philip H. Whitman William C, Foster Philip E. Rosen L. Guy Wilky T, G, Gaudio Hor.ier A, Scott Alvin Wyckoff MEMBERS David Abel William Fildew John Leezer B. F. Reynolds John Arnold Ross G, Fisher J, R, Lockwood George Rizard Joe August Wm, C, Foster Walter Lundin Jackson J. Rose Friend F, Baker Harry M, Fowler Chester A. Lyons Philip E. Rosen George S, Barnes T, G, Gaudio Reginald Lyons Charles G. Rosher Wm, J, Beckway Harry W, Gerstad Jack Mackenzie C. E. Schoenbaum Georges Benoit Frank B. Good Kenneth A. MacLean A. Scholtz R. J, Bergquist Fred L, Granville Wm. M. McGann George Schneiderman H, Lyman Broening King D, Gray Hugh C. McClung Homer A. Scott Norbert F, Brodin Walter L, Griffin Virgil E. Miller JOhn F. Seitz Karl Brown Rene Guissart Al Siegler L. Dal Clawson Alois G, Heimerl Ira H. Morgan W, S. Smith, Jr. Henry Cronjager George William Hill Robert S. Newhard Harry H. Thorpe A,M, Davey Fred W, Jackman Stephen S. Norton R. H. Totheroh Faxon M, Dean Roy H, Klaffki Roy F. Overbaugh J. C. Van 'I'reer E. S, Depew Ben H, Kline Ernest S. Palmer R. W. Walter Robert V, Doran H. F, Koenekamp Paul P. Perry Gilbert Warrenton J, A, Dubray Edward KulI G. C. Peterson Philip H. Whitman Arthur Edeson R. B. Kurrle Marcel LePicard L. GuyWilky Perry Evans Sam Landers Sol Polito Alvin Wyckoff Loyalty Progress Art ,