Society Theatre, Seattle, Washington, USA - March 9, 1914 SOCIETY THEATRE FILM INDEX Vitagraph     G. Melies     Essanay     Selig Pathé     American Biograph Lubin     Eclipse     Edison     Kalem SOCIETY THEATRE, BROADWAY AND JOHN VOLUME II       SEATTLE, WASH., MARCH 9, 1914       NUMBER 6 JAMES O'NEIL In "Count of Monte Cristo" This Monday and Tuesday, March 9th and 10th Difficult, one might almost say impossible, is it to predicate the measures of success of an untried play, it is sometimes quite as onerous a task to decide upon the factors to which a long-established and successful drama is indebted for its superior popularity. For example, why is it that "The Count of Monte Cristo," a play which our fathers saw almost in their youth, is still extant? It has been played for more than a quarter of a century, and for fifteen years or more has been a vahicle which one of America's foremost actors, James O'Neill, has continually interpreted. It is simple to theorize about it, to point out this and that characteristic of the play, the righteous development of retribution, or the attractive glimpse of a Croesus that it gives, but the fact remains that few plays have ever achieved the success attained by "The Count of Monte Cristo." It is not surprising that the Famous Players Film Co., notable for releasing the most pretentious productions in the film world, should have given this subject such lavish settings. Superb is the only adjective that can du justice to the pictorial triumphs of the presentation. Adequate description of its beauties would require an observant eye, a retentive memory and more space than the possibilities now permit. The play is so strong in its peculiar appeal that the beauty and magnitude of its setting never dwarf it. James O'Neill's art is subtly emphasized by the camera, and he renders what may without resorting to exaggeration he termed an inspired portrayal. Aside fro the extraordinary uses of camera effects, the production is one of magnificence, and its pictorial aspects are striking and impressive. The escape from the Chateau D'lf, the raging sea and the fearsome play of the elements unite to form a picture that takes on some likeness to the subline. The realism of the horbor of Marseilles, with the incoming of Pharon; the Reserve inn, where the wedding feast is so cruelly broken in upon; the inn of the Pont du Card; the brilliant scene in the conservatory and ballroom of the Hotel (Continued on last page) Society Film Index Issued every Monday by Society Theatre, Broadway and John, and entered in every home in the Broadway District as best class matter. Devoted to the things that ought to be told and are not. SubscriptionPrice -- One Smile Each Week For Broadway Amusement Co., Owners Mr. Geo. W. Ring Manager Mrs. Frances C. Ring Cashier Mr. Reggie Watts Pianist Miss Florence Carr Relief Pianist Mr. H. S. 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Now, we have signed another exclusive contrct with the General Film Company for their big feature productions which include "Thor, Lorf of the Jungles," an animal production; "The Third Degree," "The Lion and the Mouse," "Judith of Bethulia," "Germinal" and many others. Our "Famous Players" are shown each Monday and Tuesday, while the "General Features" will be shown each Friday and Saturday. "On Wednesday and Thursday and Sunday changes we will continue to show selected plays from the General Film Company's program, which consist of Lubin, Essanay, Biograph, Kalem, Edison, Pathe, Melies and Vitagraph. We also have exclusive righs to these prictures for this neighborhood. We sincerely hope this arrangement will meet with popular approval as we believe the people of this section particularly want photoplays of more mert, better subjects, and better acting. PROGRAM FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MARCH 11 AND 12. The feature for this program is a two-part Vitagraph special called "Local Color." It si a picture that gives Ned Finley -- leading man and producer -- an excellent chance to portrayone of his characters --- an actor amound the rough mountain folk of North Carolina to get local color for a Broadway show. He happens on a village where there is a feud and falls into the hospitable hands of one of the leading families. Ann, daughter of the cabin, falls in love with him. Catherine Carr, who wrote the script, has woven her plot skillfully, bringing another lover of Ann from the opposite side of the feud and using the mountaineers' hatred of the revenue man as the weapon used by this jealous youth to brind about a tragic ending, after which the actor finds that he too has fallen in love with Ann, who dies in his arms, self-sacrifeed (sic) to save him from the gun of his fival. It will be liked: there is good action, interesting local color and it is well acted. "Vaccinating a Village" is a Kalem Comedy that is breezy and will be acceptable. "Marrying Sue" is another comedy by the Vitagraph studios, and feature that pleasing little actress, Miss Dorothy Kelly. "The Winner Wins" is a dandy auto race story with plenty of excitement. A pleasing program. FAMOUS PLAYERS SECURE ARNOLD DALY. Arnold Daly, one of the most prominent actors of the American stage, famed as an exponent of the "intellectual" drama, has joined the gallery of Famous Players. Dr. Daly will be presented to the motion picture public in "The Port of Missing Men," by the famous novelist, Meredith Nicholson. Mr. Daly's delineation of character and his delicate artistry have stamped him as one of the foremost actors of the modern stage. Those who remember his polished and precise portrayal of Napoleon in Shaw's "Man of Destiny" will quickly recognize his special fitness for the role of John Armitage, the clever Austrian-American who is the hero of "The Port of Missing Men," and who outwits the spies of Austria's enemy, does great service for the Empire, yet remains loyal to his adopted country, America. 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"A Lady of Quality" With the Noted Character Actress, Cecilia Loftus in Title Role at Society Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17 Even at this time, when so many legitimate actors and actresses of note are appearing in motion pictures, due to the policy inaugurated by the Famous Players Film Company, the announcement of Cecilia Loftus in a film version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous romantic drama, "A Lady of Quality," is significant. This popular play of the days of knighthood, with its many stirring scenes and thrilling situations, appears to lend itself admirably to camera exploitation. Its picturesque qualities, its rapidly moving plot, and the delicate delineations of its various characterizations form a continuously appealing panorama of emotions. With a wealth of dramatic incidents and episode, "A Lady of Quality" reaches the heart by the quickest route known to human art, a crushing grief heroically borne, a nobility in suffering that cannot fail to receive a spontaneous response from all who have known sorrow, who have yearned in vain, who have reached for the things just beyond their grasp. The story itself is human, appealing, impressive. Aided by the colorful characterization of Cecilia Loftus, the tale attains a dramatic power as impossible to describe in words as the tense realism of the silent play. Elaborated with massive setting and scenic splendor, the production carries us out of ourselves, into the realm of the play, in the picturesque and romantic days of knighthood. PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 15th. "A Sword of Damocles" is a powerfully worked out two-reel number, with Eleanor Woodruff, Irving Cummings and Gerald Harcourt in the case. In the story the successful operatic composer, who has lost his touch, buys the rights of a score from a broken down composer. This he brings out as his own composition, but the real writer of the score comes in during the performance and exposes the miscreant, who kills himself with the hanging sword. This is finely photographed and sincerely presented; it carries conviction in every scene. A good offering. Pathe Weekly No. 14 of Current Events is shown. An American Kind, in two reels, is s film story, following along the lines laid by "The Prisoner of Zenda" and other novels of the best selling class. The young American, played by Benj. F. Wilson, comes of royal blood and is called to the throne of Balkia. He appoints his chum as aide and some amusing situations occur. The story is well handled and nicely staged. The photography is smooth and attractive, and is bound to please. A fine program. Coming Attractions James O'Neil in "Count of Monte Cristo" Monday and Tuesday, March 9 and 10. Maude Fealy in "A Legend of Provence" (sic), Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14. Cecilia Loftus in "A Lady of Quality" Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17. "Thor, the Lord of the Jungle", Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21. "The Third Degree", in 5 parts. Coming later. "The Lion and the Mouse" in 6 parts. Coming latrr (sic). Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14 "Legend of Provence" Featuring Maude Fealy, James Cruz (sic), Cary Hastings and Lila Chester A notable Thanhauser production in four parts. Special Music on the new Pipe Organ. This Week's Attractions March 9 to 15, inclusive MONDAY and TUESDAY -- James O'Neil in "Count of Monte Cristo" WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY -- "Local Color" Vitagraph in two parts. "vaccinating a Village," Kalem COmedy. "Marrying Sue," Vitagraph Comedy. "The Winner Wins," Racing Drama FRIDAY and SATURDAY -- "A Legent of Provence," in four parts with Maude Fealy. 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Although this was not a picture palace in a large city (Seattle's population in 1910 was only 237,194), this is a pretty elaborate program for an early movie theater. This program proudly announces that they are frequently screening feature films, not the usual program of one-reel and two-reel films. This theater is screening General Film (Patents Trust) titles and films from Famous Players-Lasky (Paramount), which was one of the independent studios. There is a remarkable explanation of the process of making sound films, which is close to how sound-on-film worked fifteen years later. Postcard from A LADY OF QUALITY (1923) More Information on the Society Theatre... The Society (Broadway) Theatre at CinemaTreasures.com Last Modified October 16, 2022