Two hours acting of court scenes will take eight seconds in the motion picture houses. In that time 100 feet of film had been used yesterday afternoon by the Robard-Reid Company. It was a great afternoon for movie fans, who spent about three hours in the superior court room watching at close range the workings of the production of films. The representative audience occupying seats in the court room had a chance to watch the camera man manipulate the machine and watch the strong lights thrown on the performers by the use of carbons and electricity, but the most interesting feature was the directing by Mr. Reid. He gave a short talk before they commenced work and this versatile speaker was roundly applauded.

A number of locals participated in the court room. Enoch Alzina occupied his usual desk as bailiff, District Attorney George W. Smith, Frank Wilson and Bruce Sharpe were the attorneys, and the jury was in keeping with the woman as judge. The six men in the box were John E. Penn, Sheriff H. V. Trafton, Supervisor James Harvey, Sam Alkere, Dr. W. H. Keck and Harry Fleisig.

Members of the younger social set occupied seats within the rail and it was more the appearance of a fashion show as they were gowned in the advance spring styles.

The judge's seat was arranged with palms, violets and daffodils in honor of the first woman judge to take her seat in America. The part was taken by Dorothy Davenport, gowned in a black church choir robe.

Hal Reid graciously introduced different members of the company to the people, including his son, W. Reid, Director Robard, Hobart Bosworth, a member of the Lasky Company and one of its stars, Dorothy Davenport and others. In asking for six women to sit as jurors Mr. Reid quite forgot himself and asked for six elderly women. It was very evident that only four considered that they came under that head, but he finally got the two that were lacking.

There was rehearsal after rehearsal of the parts. It started with several suffragettes putting on the finishing touches of arranging the flowers before the appearance of the judge. The judge made her way to the bench and at the signal from the bailiff the spectators in the court room arose in deference to the judge and they were seated by the rap of the gavel by the bailiff. Then came the congratulations, the suffragettes going forward to offer the congratulations, including many of the local people and the attorneys in the case.

Mr. Reid on making a plea for women to come forward and having a response of only two at first quickly remarked "only two ladies wish to have equal rights?" The judge then shared with the admiring friends, who congratulated her on her election, the flowers that adorned the desk.

A still picture was then taken of the group about the judge. This is used for electrotypes and advertising purposes and Mr. Reid said it goes to South Africa. The camera and light were then turned for the taking of a picture of the court room spectators.

The company also did work during the day at Casa del Rey and the Casino dining room."