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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
25
A 1900s advertisement extols rapid fortunes from investing in the motion picture business. It cites William Fox Adolph Zukor and Lubin, detailing small beginnings, large gains, and a pitch for Motion Picture Producing Co. of America as a half million dollar enterprise poised for dominance.
The Motion Picture Producing Company of America gains control of American output of a Vivilite Products screen and holds 40 percent in the firm. The luminous stereoscopic screen, perfected in 1914, claims truer depth, reduced distortion, and nearly eliminated flicker, with prices around $1000 and broad demand from 30 000 theatres.
The text notes Jesse Lasky started as a working actor earning a modest salary and hoped for more. He later pursued the motion picture business, rising to Vice-President of Famous Players Lasky Corporation, with stock in the then largest film company yielding significant annual income.
The text invites readers to invest in motion pictures, framing the opportunity as a chance to share profits. It asks readers if they have courage, conviction, and capital to back their judgment for potentially large gains in the film industry.
The Famous Players-Lasky Corporation reports six months ending June 30, 1919 profits of 2,439,387 dollars. At that rate annual profits exceed four hundred thousand dollars monthly and about fourteen thousand daily to be shared by stockholders. Current stock on the New York Exchange sells for six times last year’s price, yielding outsized gains for early insiders. The piece highlights wealth from early investment in successful motion picture firms.
A limited period offer invites participation in substantial profits from the Motion Picture Producing Co of America Incorporated 1919. The notice emphasizes rapid earnings and exclusive access for a short window. The company presents itself as a vehicle for investors seeking quick returns.
An advertising pitch promotes investing in the Motion Picture Producing Company of America, noting its Delaware incorporation, capitalization of 500000, 410000 common and 90000 preferred shares, and a planned Brooklyn studio with potential rental revenue while citing noted industry figures and planned “King Cole Comedies” and future high paying projects.
The statement argues that all funds go into the company treasury and that the firm’s future remains speculative. It claims King Cole Comedies and high speed productions may soon debut, stereoscopic screens are sold nationwide, and a public sale will not reopen once sufficient working capital is raised. It asserts a fair run for money but offers no definite returns.
The company touts a motion picture studio setup and a laboratorium site plus a stake in Stereospeed Productions and a 40 percent share in Vivilite Products. It claims exclusive luminious screen representation and a fast 880 frames per second camera under development. The pitch urges quick investment at $2 a share with a 10 day refund offer.
The article profiles key leaders including Walter L. Johnson of New York as President and General Manager. It notes his extensive motion picture experience with Triarle Film Corporation during projects starring Douglas Fairbanks, highlighting the expertise underpinning the company’s anticipated financial success.
A bold sales notice promises a refund of every cent within ten days if dissatisfied. It urges fast action to buy shares before public sale ends and the stock moves to the New York Curb Market. Liberty Bonds are not accepted.
A list of actresses under contract for exclusive appearances in this motion picture company. Theo Brown, Helen Lind, Lucille Moore, Mlle Phoebe, Violet Blossom, Belle Walters, Adelle Arnold, Carmen Seaman are named with past credits in Keystone, Essanay, Chaplin, and vaudeville.
Earle Emley introduces the Stereospeed high speed camera with motion analysis up to 2880 frames per second. The device, developed with Motion Picture Producing Company of America, aims for wide scientific and entertainment uses. Key backers include Norma Talmadge Olive Thomas Frank Keenan and J Walter Douglass with leadership by James L Givan Paul H Hopkins and Earle Emley.
Investors urged to buy stock at two dollars per share before production starts. Ad promises high returns and immediate action, claiming complete information allows judging the money-making potential of the company.
A leading American banker advises quick thinking and action to seize money making opportunities. He cites the motion picture industry as the newest and fastest growing major field with demand far outstripping supply.
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