MIXING THE GAUMONTS.
The statement was made at the recent meet- ing of "independents" in Cincinnati, Ohio, that Gaumont had severed his relations with the Motion Picture Patents Company and would join the "independents." It was announced that this was a "great victory."
The fact of the matter is that the American Gaumont Co., organized to exploit the Gaumont Chronophone in this country, is the concern involved in the report. The person who made the announcement at the "independent" meeting failed to note the distinction. Here is the official announcement by Mr. Herbert Blache, president and treasurer of the American Gaumont Co.:
Film Pub. Co., June 23, 1910.
1 Madison Ave.,
New York City. Gentlemen:
We beg to inform you that the Gaumont Co. of New York has no longer any connection with the Societe des Etablissements Gaumont of Paris, or with any members of that Company, their interests having pass- ed into the hands of new parties, at the head of whom is the President of our Company, Herbert Blache, the former Secretary and Treasurer of the Company.
The Company will continue business as heretofore, but will make considerable extensions. Yours very truly,
GAUMONT Co,.
H. Blache, Pres. & Treas.
