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The Village Movie Published Weekly by the VILLAGE THEATRE COMPANY, Wilmette, III. M. L. SPARR, Editor Volume 1 Wilmette, Illinois, September 19, 1914 Number 8 Meet me every Thursday at the Wilmette, We 've never missed Tuesday at the Village yet. It is unanimously agreed that you are all anxious to see the Famous Players Film Co's., feature photoplays as often as possible. We are too glad to please you, and have arranged to have Famous Players at the Wilmette every Thursday. Remember! At the Wilmette every Thursday and at the Village every Tuesday. Don't make any other appointment for Tuesday or Thursday— you just can't afford to miss these splendid feature photo-plays. Pictures shown in one theatre will never be shown in the other. The new concert grand piano at the Wilmette Theatre is one of the little things which has helped so much to improve the program there so wonderfully. Grand Opera and The Movies Yes, just imagine Oscar Hammerstein, clever little impressario of international fame, Grand Opera, and Moving Pictures all on the same stage at the same time! When Hammerstein built the Lexington Theatre on the East Side of New York, he expected to bring grand opera to the middle class at moderate prices, but after he had signed up his stars, and apparently had everything in readiness, the Metropolitan people claimed he was violating an agreement previously made with them, and accordingly made it impossible for Mr. Hammerstein to proceed with his plan. With a perfect gem of a grand opera house left on his hands, grand opera stars under contract, and tremendously expensive scenic equipment, he couldn't back down altogether so he did the next best thing—and it threatens to put a lot of money into Oscar's pockets. The following typical program will give an idea of his scheme: Overture by orchestra under direction of Max Hirscnfeld; motion pic- ture comedy; a grand opera recital (selections from grand opera); films in natural colors showing- scenic wonders of the world; scene of Act IV of "Aida"; feature film picture; scene of Act III "Faust"; motion picture comedy. The pictures are faultlessly projected and are the first choice of available material, the scenes from the opera are presented in exactly the same manner in which they would have been had they been a part of the performance at the Metropolitan Opera House; and the soloists appear in full costume, with stage settings of the most elaborate nature. Hurrah for Hammerstein and the "Movies!" There is nothing too good for either! Every Saturday Did you see the "Trey o' Hearts" pictures last Saturday? Everyone is talking about how fine they were, so be sure to see them this Saturday anyway. The pictures are excellent, and the serial is considered to be a real masterpriece. Don't forget—at the Wilmette evry Saturday.