Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1922)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Oct 1922
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1922)
Leaf #:
00030
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System, Early Cinema, and Year Book
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
December 02, 2023
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30 MOTION PICTURE NEWS GREATEST TRUTH, THE. Produced by UFA Productions. Distributed by Paramount. Released July 9, 1922. Star, Mia May. Director, Joe May, Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Modern and historical drama with some scenes of life in Nero's time. The slaughter of the Christians by the lions among the highlights. Lady Helena of the royal household of the principality of Valemont, Is loved by Prince Lucian and Count de Nevers. She is uncertain which is the trua lover. She goes to a Hindu seer who brings before her in a dream story of Ancient Rome in which there are characters similar to those in the modern story. In this story the Count is pictured as a despot and the Prince the real hero and true lover. A huntsman accidentally kills the Count. All ends happily. References: Reviewed issue June 17, 1922, page 3262. Advertising: Pages 1789, Mar. 25; 2621, May 13, 1922. GREEN TEMPTATION, THE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released April 2, 1922. Star, Betty Compson. Director, William D. Taylor. Length, 6,165 feet. Synopsis: A Parisian dancer, member of a band of apaches, joins the Reel Cross to escape arrest. Her experiences purify her soul and she comes to America to begin life anew. Encounters former companion at a house party posing as a diplomat. His real purpose in America is to steal an emerald owned by their hostess. Girl frustrates his plans by taking emerald from the woman's neck and secretes it on the person of her lover. Crook learning of plan is shot by detective in his attempt to steal the gem. References: Reviewed issue April 1, 1922, page 1956. First run showings, pg. 1943. April 1; 2192-4. Apr. 15; 2320-21, Apr. 22; 2566, May 6; 2685-6, May 13; 2833, 2836, May 20; 2942, May 27; 3235-6, June 17; 511, July 29, 1922. Advertising: Pages 930. Feb. 11; 1179, Feb. 25; 1547, Mar. 18; 1784, Mar. 25; 2131, Apr. 15, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 3133, 3136, June 10; 354, July 22; 517, July 29; 725. Aug. 12; 1141, Sept. 2, 1922. Prologues: Pages 2435, Apr. 29; 2680, May 13; 2845, May 20, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 3038-9, 3043, June 3; 52, July 1; 354, July 22; 630, Aug. 5; 1147, Sept. 2; 1379, Sept. 16, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2070, April 8; 2939, May 27, 1922. GREY DAWN, THE. Produced by Benj. B. Hampton Prod. Distributed by Hodkinson. Released May 28, 1922. Featuring Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Carl Gantvoort. Director, Benj. B. Hampton. Length, 5,600 feet. Synopsis: A melodrama suggested by the novel of same name by Stewart Edward White, is an account of San Francisco life during the period of 1856— when the gold rush over with, the lawless elements gained control of the city government and brought on a conflict with the Vigilantes. Carries a romance for its background. District Attorney is in love with a girl who is coveted by a lawless politician. Hero is unable to use the powers of his office. Vigilantes realizing they have hampered hero take action and hang the guilty after heroine's brother is cleared of murder charge. References: Reviewed issue May 6, 1922, page 2591. First run showings, pg. 3329, June 24; 1258, Sept. 9, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 3329, June 24, 1922. GYPSY PASSION. Produced by Louis Mercanton. Distributed by Vitagraph. Released March 5, 1922. With Mme. Rejane, Ivor Novello and Desdemona Mazza. Director, Louis Mercanton. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Romantic melodrama based upon gypsy life with scenes laid In France. Young girl, according to her gypsy grandmother, is to marry the chief of all the gypsies. The heroine, the old woman and former's tame bear live upon estate of elderly man. A gardener In love with the girl robs the master and makes It appear that the grnndmother Is the guilty one. She Is convicted, but the bear jumps to the rescue and attacks the gardener and dying he confesses his crime. Old lady discovers granddaughter In love with master's nephew and takes her uway. It is discovered that he Is a gypsy and she consents to their marriage. References: Reviewed issue April 8, 1922, page 2097. First run showings, pg. 2070. April 8; 2942-3, May 27. 1922. Advertising: Pagen 1114-5-6, Feb. 18; 1314, Mar. 4; 1909, April 1, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2321. April 22; 2566. May 6. 1922.