1919 SILENT FILM SOME WILD OATS SOCIAL HYGIENIC FILMS C. J. WILLIAMS AD / POSTER

Description: THIS IS AN ORIGINAL, EXTREMELY RARE, 1919, SILENT FILM, LARGE ADVERTISEMENT / POSTER (11" X 15.5") OF "SOME WILD OATS" STARRING WILLIAM JEFFERSON, EMILY MARCEAU, LEESLIE HUNT, LOGAN PAUL, AND CARYL FLEMING, AND DIRECTED BY C. J. WILLIAMS, DISTRIBUTED BY SOCIAL HYGIENIC FILMS OF AMERICA, PRODUCED BY SAMUEL CUMMINS PRODUCTION COMPANY, TAKEN FROM A SILENT FILM PUBLICATION OF THE PERIOD, SENT TO THEATER OWNERS TO PROMOTE FILMS. CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO ORIGINAL POSTERS, LOBBY CARDS, ETC. OF THIS SILENT FILM AVAILABLE FOR SALE, ANYWHERE THAT I CAN FIND, NOW OR IN THE PAST. THIS IS THE ONLY ONE. SOME WEAR TO THE EDGES. OTHERWISE, GOOD CONDITION, SEE PHOTO. SEE 1-6 BELOW: 1. Wild Oats, 1919 (AKA "Some Wild Oats") Motivated by his affliction with syphilis, a wealthy young man schemes to prevent a young country boy from making the same mistake as he. At the afflicted man's request, a reputable physician arranges for some hospital nurses to impersonate prostitutes and thus convince the boy that a visit to the brothel can result in his contraction of the dread disease. According to reviews, this film was made under the auspices of the New York City Department of Health and the U.S. Navy and was "approved" by the "surgeon generals of the Army, Navy and Public Health." Special screenings were arranged for President Woodrow Wilson and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. In early 1920, the film was re-copyrighted twice and re-released as a seven-reeler under the new title Some Wild Oats because of complaints from George Kleine's organization, who released a film with the title Wild Oats in 1916 and planned to re-release it. Sources conflict on some of the cast names, with one review including a "Mary La Brandt," but no "Gertrude La Brandt," and another, "Mary Marceau," but no "Emily Marceau." This was an exploitation film, showing lewd debauchery and how such behaviour led to social diseases. It would be shown on separate nights and to over 18 year old women one night and men the next, usually with a lecture included as part of the proceedings. Also Known As Some Wild Oats Release Date Aug 1919 Premiere Information not available Production Company Samuel Cummins Distribution Company Social Hygienic Films of America, Inc.; State Rights Country United States2. The Social Hygiene Movement in the United States was an attempt by Progressive era reformers to control venereal disease, regulate prostitution and vice, and disseminate sexual education through the use of scientific research methods and modern media techniques. Social hygiene as a profession grew alongside social work and other public health movements of the era. Social hygienists emphasized sexual continence and strict self-discipline as a solution to societal ills, tracing prostitution, drug use and illegitimacy to rapid urbanization. The movement remained alive throughout much of the 20th century and found its way into American schools, where it was transmitted in the form of classroom films about menstruation, sexually transmitted disease, drug abuse and acceptable sexual behavior in addition to an array of pamphlets, posters, textbooks and films.3. Social Hygienic Films of America, Inc. was involved in producing educational films during the early 20th century, particularly focusing on public health and social hygiene topics. One notable film distributed by this company is “Wild Oats” (1919), which aimed to educate the public about the dangers of syphilis. The film was made under the auspices of the New York City Department of Health and the U.S. Navy, and it received special screenings for prominent figures, including President Woodrow Wilson. 4. William Winter Jefferson (April 6, 1876 – February 11, 1946) was an actor in silent films.Jefferson was born in London to Sarah and Joseph Jefferson, an actor. He initially studied in Germany to become a medical doctor, but decided to pursue an acting career like his father, instead. He was elected to The Lambs in 1896. Jefferson starred in the 1913 film Wanted by the Police, for which he earned positive reviews. He was one of the leads in the Keystone comedy Bright Lights. 5. C.J. Williams was born on July 23, 1858 in New York, USA. He was a director and actor, known for The Funny Side of Jealousy (1915), Wild Oats (1919) and Crooky (1915). He was married to Ida Williams. He died on January 26, 1945 in New York, USA.6. Samuel Cummins was a notable producer in the early 20th century. In 1919, he was involved in the production of several films, including “Wild Oats” and "The Solitary Sin". His production company, New Art Film Co., was known for creating socially conscious films.

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