Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1922 - Mar 1923)

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50 .EXHIBITORS HERALD January 20, 1923 Digest of Pictures oftheWttK ACCORDING to a recent statement of P. A. Powers, president of the Film Booking Offices of America, we have little to fear from a "foreign invasion" of our him circles. European picture producers cannot compete with American sales and exploitation methods and they are gradually heing forced to the wall. Mr. Powers recently made a survey of conditions in England and upon the Continent and investigated the expansion possibilities for Film Booking offices. " The ventures of American producers in European production have resulted in nothing but failures," says Mr. Powers. "They have gone there with the idea that it was necessary simply to make pictures abroad, where actors could be hired more cheaply, in order to supply the American market with productions at prices to compete with the foreign producers. They soon learned that the lack of proper facilities in Europe more than offset any advantages gained by low salaries." Mr. Powers further sees no reason to become perturbed over the commercial future of European-made Rims, because of America's steady progress in the art, and points to the fact that at least one great director has come to America and is now actively engaged in picture making at Hollywood. — J. R. M. "ALL THE BROTHERS WERE VALIANT" (Metro) is a seven-part sea story, adapted from Ben Ames Williams' story and directed by Irvin V. Willat. It is a stirring tale, with Lon Chaney, Billie Dove and Malcolm McGregor in the principal roles. An interesting feature is the hunt of whales. "THE WORLD'S APPLAUSE" (Paramount) offers Bebe Daniels in a story of the stage, with Kathlyn Williams, Lewis Stone and Adolphe Menjou rendering excellent assistance. There is a murder mystery — which is disclosed to the spectator and therefore holds little suspense — but which holds the interest by reason of its outcome. "GARRISON'S FINISH'' (Allied Producers— United Artists) marks the return of Jack Pickford to the screen after a two years' absence. It is a racing story adapted from W. B. H. Ferguson's novel and contains aside from two spectacular horse races, enough incident to hold the attention throughout the eight reels "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY" (First National' presents the happy combination of a beautiful star, a good story and excellent direction. It is a story of Main Street, of everyday folks, and has been produced with an eye to every detail. Tom Forman directed. "THE STRANGERS' BANQUET" (Goldwyni presented with a special cast is Marshall Neilan's first contribution to Goldwyn. It is a capital and labor theme and the well chosen cast gives a remarkable "per formance. It is well produced and will hold your attention, though some may find it a bit confusing at times. •THE LAST HOUR" (Mastodon) is one of the season's best crook plays. A special cast headed by Milton Sills, Jack Mower and Carmel Myers do excellent work in this adapted Frank P. Adams' story. It originally appeared in Munscy's magazine as "Blind Justice." "Till-: FACE ON THE BAR ROOM FLOOR' (Fox) is real picture entertainment, so full of heart interest, pathos, stirring situations and good comedy, it should prove one of the season's outstanding productions. It is an adaptation of the old poem, by Miss G Marion Burton, directed by Jack Ford, with an excellent cast of players. "'I Hb: NINETY AND NINE" (Vitagraph) is a good old-fashioned melodrama, with forest fires, plung ing locomotive, stalwart hero and crooked villains. Tht fire scenes alone are worth the price of admission. Well directed and well acted it will satisfy the most blase seeker of excitement. "KINDLED COURAGE" (Universal) with Ed 1 loot Gibson starring, is a pleasing story of small town lift that moves along briskly and will prove a good attraction I loot is cast as a youth who has rewards thrust upon him for capturing a couple of bandits and because of several well staged incidents it holds up well to the happy climax Two striking scenes from "All the Brothers Were Valiant" Metro's special production made under the direction of Irvin V Willat from Ben Ames Williams' story of the sea.