"We can select from all that are made the ones most suitable for our purpose." "I fear you cannot do that," said Mrs.Montrose, who had listened with wonder to this conversation.

"There are three combinations, or 'trusts,' among the film makers, which are known as the Licensed, the Mutual and the Independents.

If you purchase from one of these trusts, you cannot get films from the others, for that is their edict.

Therefore you will have only about one-third of the films made to select from." "I thought money would buy anything--in the way of merchandise," said Louise, half laughing and half indignant.
"Not from these film dictators," was the reply.
"They all make a few children's pictures," announced Maud Stanton.

"Even the Continental turns out one occasionally.