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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1914

Page

11

Picture men defy Penn censor board in John Barleycorn showing

Philadelphia August 15 13 Louis Breitinger failed to act on the John Barleycorn screening at Garrick theater despite expected arrests. Judge Martin had refused an injunction upholding PA state censors, while public sentiment favored the film as a moral lesson and exhibitors faced no police intervention.

Philadelphia Louis Breitinger Comstock John Barleycorn Garrick Theate Breitinger W. Ed Smith Famous Players Paramount Pictura Corporation C. H. Fienes Bosworth, Inc Jai North Sea Martin Court of Common Pleas Br. Breitinger Board of Censors Pennsylvania Yexor Smith

Amato Returns From Continent

Alberto Amato of Picture Playhouse Film Co. returns from Europe after six months in Italy and on the continent securing contracts. He reports obtaining American rights to a feature rivaling Pasquali’s Vadis and Itala’s Cabiria, purchased for 75,000 dollars. He also arranged distribution links in England and France and hints at an upcoming manufacturing partnership to dominate abroad film output.

Alberto Amato Picture Playhouse Film Company, Inc Europe Italy Ble Pasquali Itala Knickerbocker Theater New York Werba & Luescher Times Amato Iso England France Picture Playhouse Company Amato Picture Playhouse Film Company Pasquall & Co Rome Cello Company Gines Company Spain

Zoo Keeper Director Takes On Peculiar Menagerie

Webster Cullison director of the Western Eclair company in Tucson has become zoo keeper for a mixed collection of animals donated by residents. Owls fox bull snakes Gila monsters and other reptiles fill the studio as he ponders an animal feature scenario using the entire menagerie for a strongest sort project.

Eclair Company Webster Cullison Tucson Ariz Eclair Studio Cullison

Air Moves Production Center to Arizona

Felair Film company announces moving its Universal-Eclair production team to a new Tucson studio in Arizona. Eclair Fort Lee labs closed after a March fire, with Tucson setup touted as ideal for weather and scenery. Western productions to be made there while Fort Lee rebuilds.

Felair Film Company, Inc Universal-Eclair Tucson Arizona Eclair Fort Lee N. J Eclair Company Mareh Tuson Evelair

Mary Fuller Battles a Snake in Blue Ridge Mountains

Mary Fuller stars in a three reel Universal feature The Heart of the Night Winds staged near Shohola Pike County Pennsylvania with director Walter Edwin and about thirty five performers. A water moccasin attacked Mary as she waded near the falls. after a flurry of strikes the snake lay still.

Mary Mary Suller Walter Edwin Blue Ridge Mountains Shobola Pike County Shohola

C J Hites Dead After Auto Crash in New Rochelle

New York August 22 Charles J Hites president of the Thanhouser company was killed when his automobile plunged off a bridge last night and died today from injuries. He led the Thanhouser organization and resided in New Rochelle.

New York Charles J. “Tes New Rochelle Thanhouser. Com' Corporation

Crane's MP Company Spends Week at Sea

Frank Crane and his Imp company return from a sea voyage on an antique wooden ship. Lexander Gaden Dorothy Phillips Howard Crampton and Stuart Paton endured berths, a salt-ridden galley, and seasickness while filming On the High Seas a two reel melodramatic romance written by Stuart Paton. Paton famously fell thirty feet from the bow sprit during the trip.

Frank Crane S. BP, D Imp Lexander Gaden Dorothy Phillips Howard Crampton Stuart Paton High Seas Frank Paton Scoti Crane Miss Phillips

Edna Goodrich to star in incoming Lasky film

Miss Edna Goodrich international beauty who recently starred in Evangeline has been engaged by the Jesse Lasky Feature Play company for appearance in early September in a Belasco success. She will come from London to Hollywood for camera work then return to London for a major English production. The move required persuasion by Samuel Goldfish before she agreed to work in films. If the work suits her she may become a permanent Lasky star.

Edna Goodrich The Park Theater Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, Inc Belasco Miss Goodrich Maryland London Hollyswood Cal Samuel Goldfish Lasky Company Miss Goody Rich

Ames Leaves Mutual for Educational Field

George T. Ames a longtime film industry figure, formerly with General Film and Mutual Film Exchange, departs Mutual to lead the International Education League and serve as assistant general manager. He will also helm the Church and School Service Bureau with Dr. William Carter as president, signaling rising interest in educational film rental among established exhibitors.

George T. Ames General Film Company Mutual Film Exchange the Mutual International Education League Duke of Manchester Ameson Church and School Service Bureau William Carter James New York Jim

Mary Fuller Sets Sail for Pennsylvania Role Debut

Miss Fuller leaves New York for Shohola Pennsylvania to film The Heart of the Night Wind and other titles with Universal Film company. Walter Edwin Charles Ogle and Ed Mortimer lead a large company for two months or more of production amid dramatic scenes and scenic settings.

Mary Fuller Universal Film Company Walter Edwin Charles Ogle Ed Mortimer Mias Fuller New York Shohola Pike County Pennsylvania America Hal Reid Vingie I. EB. Roe Leslie T. Peacocke Universal Scenario Department Misa Fuller Bul Edwin Mr. Ogle

Clayton Superior Court Opens with Light Docket in Jonesboro

The August term Clayton superior court convenes Monday August 24 with Judge C G Reid and Solicitor George M Napier present. Indications point to a light docket and short session. Nine persons stand charged with minor offenses in Clayton County including one white man and eight Negroes.

Jonesporo Clayton

Warner's Features to Release Weekly Program Soon

Warner's Features, Inc announces a new policy to release a complete weekly program of one two and three reel pictures with longer features as occasion warrants. The company has spent months selecting high quality films after rejecting many that did not meet their standards. President P A Powers says opening under the new policy will wait until the program stands at the desired level.

Warner's Features, Inc Warner's Warner P. A. Powers Features

Warner's new program promises power for exhibitors

The head of the firm discusses a forthcoming program aimed to boost exhibitor success. Early releases are expected to set a high standard for quality with titles like A Born Warrior and The Living Corpse. Past Warner productions include Mother's Love and A Wall of the Platina, showcasing a variety of genres and stars.

Powers Warner Marion Leonard 4Ingo Ireland Gene Gauntle Albuquerque Miller Brog! 101 “Ranch

Towns to Protest Schedule Change Before Railroad Commission

Delegations from Americus Cordele Plains Leslie Preston DeSoto Rochelle and Abbeville will appear before the railroad commission next Tuesday to protest Sea board Fairways petition to remove all passenger and mail trains on the division. The targeted towns fear loss of key schedules and will press for keeping current services.

Americus Cordele Plains Lesiie Preston DeSoto Rochelle Abbeville Railroad Commission Seaboard Fairway

Forsyth to Hold Week of Criminal Court Sessions

Forsyth Ga August 22 The Forsyth court will convene next Monday August 24 with Judge KR T Daniel presiding and Emmett Owen as solicitor general handling state criminal matters. The docket is large with three murder cases slated for trial and the entire week likely packed. Banks Stephens Institute Forsyth Public School opens September 14.

Forsyth KR. T. Daniel Emmett Owen Forsyth Public School Spector Banks Stephens Institute

History turns on record pace as session nears peak

The session is described as one of the most anticipated in the institution's history, with expectations rising for rapid developments and strong decisions. Leadership signals a push to move forward on key agenda items despite complexities and scrutiny from stakeholders.

Atlanta COX College College Park

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