There was an article in The New York Times of August 5, 1905 about “An
Habitation Enforced” and 'August Century' magazine (please see
attached).
Yan Shapiro
RD> I have a section on films in my bibliography of Kipling, and
RD> do not list this one and never heard of it. Also, that seems WAY
RD> too early for color, if it is truly a film, and not some sort of
RD> painted transparencies shown as projected slides.
RD> For another indicator that this seems unlikely, he never
RD> seems to have written any story or poem under the title "A Summer
RD> Girl", and he was not a man who allowed his material to be
RD> retitled.
RD> Dave Richards
RD> From: To exchange information and views on the life and work
RD> of Rudyard Kipling [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
RD> Behalf Of JOHN RADCLIFFE
RD> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 3:14 PM
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RD> Subject: Re: Kipling Film
RD> Dear Marion (if I may)
RD> I can't shed any light on this one but I will circulate your
RD> note to colleagues who may be able to help.
RD> All good wishes, John R
RD> From: Marion Fink-Thews <[log in to unmask]>
RD> To: [log in to unmask]
RD> Sent: Monday, 11 June 2012, 20:07
RD> Subject: Kipling Film
RD> Hi John
RD> would you by any chance know if there was film called : A
RD> Summer Girl in colour by Rudyard Kipling done 1905?
RD> A silent movie with 50 pictures? Directed by August Century?
RD> The poster shows a girl playing tennis, her skirt blows up.
RD> Sorry to bother you with this question but there is no
RD> information to be found elsewhere.
RD> Thank you for your time.
RD> Marion Fink
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