Cinderella - Die cut Ad - 1914

 

A rather scarce Cinderella die-cut ad from 1914, additionally stamped for a March 12 NEW Theatre screening in a city unknown, issued by the Famous Players Film Company. What is most interesting and somewhat amusing is, yes, it shows Mary as Cinderella, but also as Queen Anna Victoria from her now-lost film Such a Little Queen (1914.) In any event, I am uncertain just which Famous Players films made use of similar advertising, but I can say that I have also seen die-cuts for Poor Little Peppina (1916) and Madame Butterfly (1915.) 

And redundantly, an ad for an ad. This scan comes from an issue of Moving Picture World magazine and is not part of the collection.

Fanchon the Cricket - Herald - 1915

A herald for my personal favorite Mary Pickford film, Fanchon the Cricket. 1915 - though this particular piece is stamped for a December 5, 1916 screening at an unknown theatre.

Mary Pickford - Moody Photos - 1915

Photographer Rufus Porter Moody, perhaps best-known simply as R. P. Moody, was born in Kentucky in 1873. For some time, he ran a photography studio in Nashville, TN, but in 1913,  found his way to New York where he opened a studio on 42nd Street to cater to the theatrical crowd. There, he took some of my personal favorite Mary Pickford portraits which were well-used around 1916 in magazines, on ads, on postcards, and beyond. Undoubtedly, Moody is best know for his amazing use of light and shadow which often times created an ethereal atmosphere well suited for Pickford. In 1916, the studio was moved to Broadway, but by then, his business was already in decline. He died in 1922.

Mary Pickford in an inventive portrait by Rufus P. Moody. Stamped in gold ink "Mary Pickford, appearing exclusively in productions of the Famous Players Film Co., Adolph Zukor, Pres." Stamped Moody on verso 1915. Gifted from the Pamela Short Collection.

Mary Pickford in an exceptional portrait by Rufus P. Moody. Stamped signature. 1915. My personal favorite Moody portrait in the collection. Gifted from the Pamela Short Collection.

Mary Pickford in Rufus P. Moody photo. Stamped in silver ink "Mary Pickford, appearing exclusively in productions of the Famous Players Film Co., Adolph Zukor, Pres." 1915. Part of NZ Photo Album.

Mary Pickford in Rufus P. Moody 8x10 photo. 1915. Part of NZ Photo Album.

Mary Pickford Rufus P. Moody 8x10 photo. I suspect this photo is most recognizable from the cover of the April 1915 issue of The Ladies' World magazine. 1915. Part of NZ Photo Album.

Mary Pickford Rufus P. Moody 8x10 photo. I suspect this photo is most recognizable from the cover of the April 1915 issue of The Ladies' World magazine. 1915. Part of NZ Photo Album.

Mary Pickford and a cat in a portrait by Rufus P. Moody. 1915. Part of NZ Photo Album.

A Good Little Devil (1914) - Postcard

A Good Little Devil (1914) "The tortured, beaten boy becomes a lord" Famous Players postcard manufactured by the Krauss Mfg. Co. This production, actually taken in 1913, was produced at the Famous Players 26th Street Studio in NYC while the stage performance was still running at the Republic Theatre. Mary recalled that the troupe filmed at the studio during the days there were no matinees, and then ran the performance again on the theatre stage at night. The film was generally a flop as it was essentially just the theatrical performance, sans sound, but it was the start of a fantastic relationship between Mary and Adolph Zukor which played an important part in the movie history. This postcard is additionally marked on verso for a Saturday, April 25, 1914 screening at the Town Hall Theatre in Orange, MA.

A Good Little Devil (1914) "Mr. Belasco visualizing a scene in 'A Good Little Devil'" Famous Players postcard manufactured by the Krauss Mfg. Co. This postcard is likewise additionally marked on verso for the same Saturday, April 25, 1914 screening at the Town Hall Theatre in Orange, MA. Gifted from the Pamela Short Collection.

Rags - Stanley Theatre (Philadelphia) Program 1915

4-page Stanley Theatre program for the week beginning Monday, August 2, 1915. The big features were Mary's wonderful Rags (1915, James Kirkwood) and Pauline Frederick's lost film Sold (1915.) Also briefly mentions The Foundling (1915) and Madame Butterfly (1915) as coming features.

Tess of the Storm Country - Herald - 1914

Tess of the Storm Country / Famous Players herald. 1914. Additionally stamped for a West End Theatre [New York City] - Sunday April 19 screening.

Real Photo Theatre Handout - Portrait by Moody - ca. 1916

 3 3/4" x  7 7/8" Real photo theatre handout featuring a portrait by Moody. Famous Players. ca. 1916. Unfortunately, not much information on this one though it seems to be a fairly unique piece.

Such a Little Queen - Tally's Theatre (Los Angeles) The Tallygram Program 1914

The Tallygram program--issued by Los Angeles' Tally's Broadway Theatre--for Such a Little Queen (1914) the week of Monday, September 28, 1914. The back cover features a nice, and often used, photo by Apeda (or at least, it seems to be Apeda.)

Fanchon the Cricket Weekly Welcome Photocard 1915

Mary in her greatest role (in my opinion) -- Fanchon the Cricket "A Little Bit of Sunshine" Weekly Welcome (UK magazine) photocard. 1915.

Fanchon the Cricket "You Promised to Dance with Me" Weekly Welcome (UK magazine) photocard. 1915.

Esmeralda - Weekly Welcome Photocard - Postcard 1915

Weekly Welcome (UK magazine) Photocard "The Interrupted Wedding" and "Just Another One" postcards for the 1915 Famous Players film Esmeralda. As of 2019, the film is unfortunately considered lost.

In the Bishop's Carriage (1913) - Herald - 1915

In the Bishop's Carriage (1913) herald issued by the Famous Players Film Company. This one is for a screening, presumably from 1915 based on the day/date, at the Alden Picture House (city unknown at this time.)

Little Pal - Paramount Progress Newsletter - 1915

Paramount Progress July 1, 1915 Newsletter (Volume 1 Number 33) featuring Little Pal on the cover as well as lengthy synopsis inside. Also contained is a short blurb about Dawn of a Tomorrow as well as mention of some current/future Mary Pickford releases including the two aforementioned films and Rags. 

Mistress Nell - Herald - 1915

Famous Player herald for James Kirkwood's Mistress Nell, one of my personal favorite Pickford films, at the Colonial Theatre (city unknown at this time.) 1915.

In the Bishop's Carriage - Postcards - 1913

In the Bishop's Carriage "Temptation" Postcard. Additionally stamped AMERICAN THEATRE Albany near Hulett St., near Schenectady - Two Days Only - Tuesday & Wednesday, OCT. 21-22. Published by Kraus Mfg. Co. 1913

In the Bishop's Carriage "At that moment, he stepped into the room" Postcard. Published by Kraus Mfg. Co. 1913. Gifted from the Pamela Short Collection.

Such a Little Queen (1914) - herald

Such a Little Queen (1914) herald issued by Paramount Pictures / Famous Players Film Company. This one is additionally stamped for a screening at the Grand Theatre (city unknown at this time.)

Little Pal - herald - 1915

Little Pal / Famous Players herald that has seen better days (and better print.) 1915.

The Eagle's Mate - herald - 1914

The Eagle's Mate / Famous Players herald. 1914. Additionally stamped Central Hall Sat May 22 1915.

Mary Pickford (photo by White) / A Good Little Devil Postcard - 1914

Mary Pickford / Famous Players Film Co. postcard by Kraus Mfg. Co. featuring a photo by White. Additional advertising on verso for A Good Little Devil (erroneously noted as The Good Little Devil. Obviously, the Famous Players film version which was Mary's first feature length production -- filmed in 1913 but not released until 1914) showing at the Apollo Theatre in Tacoma, Washington. July 28-29-30, 1914

The Film Life of Mary Pickford - Booklet - 1915

The Film Life of Mary Pickford booklet issued by J.D. Walker’s World’s Films, Ltd. (English distributor of Famous Players Film Company titles) in 1915.

The February 1915 issue of Picture Stories Magazine noted, "Quite the daintiest brochure we have recently seen is 'The Film Life of Mary Pickford,' price 2d., and obtainable from Messrs. J. D. Walker's World's Films, Limited, 166-170, Wardour Street, London, W. To 'give away' the contents here would detract from its interest, and therefore we advise the legion of admirers of 'Little Mary' to each send for a copy at once, as there is a keen demand for the booklet. Mr. Henry W. Prockter, the Publicity Manager of the Famous Players Film Company, has ably edited and arrange the contents, giving a faithful portrayal of all the little characteristics and details that exercise the minds of most picture-goers, who will find all their favorite queries answered, and at the same time be able to gaze on some new portraits of this 'Queen of the Movies.'"

This particular copy of the booklet was reputedly owned by pioneering London street photographer William Whiffin.

Gifted from the Pamela Short Collection.