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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 1, 24 December 1912, Page 6

Statistics given by an American correspondent of the Evening Standard show the extraordinary progress of the film industry in America, 'more are 25,000 picture theatres in the States, each showing about five films a day. Allowing on an average 1000 ft to each picture, we find that as much as 125 million feet of film are used every day. About 250 million dollars are invested in this amusement enterprise in the United States. Extravagant prices are of fen paid by companies, for special films. Recently the Vatican was offered 400,000 dollars for the, privilege of taking a picture of the Pope receiving visitors. If toe. Sarah Bernhardt received £6OOO for appearing before the camera as Camille, and Mine. Reiane received £4 a rehearsal and £4O a performance. An aeroplane drama has been known to cost as much as £1 a foot, while 25,000 dollars for a single production is considered nothing out ol the ordinary. Season’s compliments to one and, all and please accept our cordial invitation to call and have a stroll round. Charles E. James. s