The Seattle Star Newspaper, January 15, 1921, Page 7

MOTION PICTURES A Public Spirited Movement NOTE THE FOLLOWING FACTS: There is only one logical place to produce Northwest Motion Pic- ture Plays—that is in the Northwest! Why use false backgrounds when realistic ones are at hand? PUBLICITY for SEATTLE forthcoming from Seattle-Made Mo- tion Pictures will be of tremendous value—every feature having a . local scenic or industrial background embracing lumbering, mining, fishing, shipping, agriculture, etc. Northwest backgrounds together with reputable plays and play- ers will go to make a type of Northwest outdoor picture which will be a revelation to every motion picture fan. \ Climatic conditions or remoteness from established motion picture producing centers form no serious obstacle to the limited aims of this organization. The “play” comes from out the “picture” — we have the pic- tures. The local White Cross contemplates the making of a propaganda motion picture play for the purpose of combating the dope evil. This organization would produce that picture at cost! The first feature play will have the timber as locale and should therefore interest every timberman or lumberman. Industrial, propaganda, educational, scenic, advertising and five- reel feature motion pictures or any other kind of film can be made. Seattle will be given a new, interesting, valuable industry. Local talent will have opportunities—screen story aspirants will be as- sured of experienced assistance. _ APPLICATION Date nommenes THESEATTLE MOTION PICTURE SOCIETY is merely a co-operative effort on the part of citizens to thoroughly establish the MOTION PIC- TURE INDUSTRY in this city under the leadership of Ralph R. Westfall, local photo-playwright, who is supported and advised in the movement by reputable business men and organizations having the welfare of the city in mind. The Society shall be comprised of not more than 5,000 memberships valued at $12.00 each and payable only when such number of applications have been solicited and signed—no single person being allowed to apply for more than 10 memberships and no person being allowed to possess any interest whatsoever without payment for memberships in cash. At the time fees totaling the required amount, viz: $60,000.00, are collected, the organ- ization will be incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington, each’ and every member participating pro rata. Directors and officers will then be elected and minor details agreed upon, although the specific purpose of the corporation must be to produce Scenic, Industrial, Educational, Prop- aganda films and five-reel feature phovoplays; to erect suitable studio build- ings on some one of the sites which will be offered for free lease; to exploit its productions in the most profitable way on the motion picture market; to rent studio space to outside producers desiring to photograph Northwest scenery for their pictures. Understanding the above, I, -... wone'e ecndece cocineusacedces NOTCDY make application for..........,..memberships in the Seattle Motion Pic- ture Society, and further agree that at such time as applications involving the amount in fees of $60,000.00 have been signed,I will pay on demand cents to a treasurer who shall be selected and approved of together with other officers at a mass meeting to be held at the end of this campaign. ‘ Sign owe ewe c coee cc o conc eeepc Address ....... Reaulforgreronmnge rs se prota PRONE Soles os ewes PAY NO MONEY TO SOLICITOR. A commission of $1.00 will be paid to solicitor when membership fee is collected. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, see Ralph R. Westfall, 118 White Building. oe cc oso Be a Booster! _Get Behind This Movement! Investigate! Fill Out Application and Mail or Call at 118 White Bldg. SEATTLE MOTION PICTURE SOCIETY INSTIGATED, OWNED AND OPERATED BY SEATTLE CITIZENS —OR— Entertain one of the two hundred War Veterans who are soliciting applications for memberships, and thereby relieve the “Unemployed Veterans Situation”—they will be paid a commission of $1.00 per membership. NOTE: Keep in mind that there are approximately 2,500 ex-service men looking for any kind of work. Phone Main 2286.