Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1922)

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48 MOTION PICTURE NEWS to obtain the treasure so as to become mistress of the world with the power wealth confers. Her experiences, escapes and adventures in the countries above mentioned, form the basis of the story. Her final rescue with two companions from savage natives is effected by aeroplane, which brings them back to Denmark, where Helen's scheme of revenge is consummated. References: Reviewed issue March 18, 1922, page 1627. First run showings, pg. 1618, March 18; 1745, 1748, March 25; 1946, April 1; 2188, April 15; 2566, May 6, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1061-64, Feb. 18; 1182-3, Feb. 25; 1297-1300, March 4; 1427, March LI, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2212, April 22; 2555. May 6; 2846, May 20, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 2317, April 22; 2678. May 13, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 2195, April 15, 1922. MOHICAN'S DAUGHTER, THE. Produced by P. T. B., Inc. Distributed by American Releasing. Released May 7, 1922. With Nancy Deaver, Saxon King, Nick Thompson and Paul Panzer. Director, S. E. V. Taylor. Length, 4,697 feet. Synopsis: A romantic drama, picturization of 44 Jees Uck," by Jack London. The story is that of a half-breed maiden, Jees Uck, who risks a death penalty for disobedience of a tribal law in getting real medicine for a sick child. She is defended by Indian medicine man who is killed by the chief. The crime is fastened on Jees Uck, who flees to the protection of her white lover at the trading post. When the post is attacked, she misinterprets the presence of an intriguing white woman and surrenders herself to the tribesmen. Her lover follows, finds evidence of chief's guilt and delivers him to the authorities. Jees Uck finds happiness. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 14, 1922, page 1898. Advertising: Pages 25, July 1; 942-3, Aug. 26; 1316, Sept. 16, 1922. MONEY TO BURN. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released April 2, 1922 Star, William Russell. Director, Rowland V. Lee. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Romance revolving around frenzied finance. Lucky youth, gifted with knack for accumulating wealth, obtains fortune in Wall Street, but becomes satiated with business. He decides to invest in country estate. He meets a countess who has deserted her husband because of his impoverished financial condition. The young man forgets the ticker — the lambs and the bulls. The girl, interested in him, urges him to return to the Street and fight his enemies. He succeeds and upon the count's death takes up romance with a vengeance. References: Reviewed issue April 22, 1922, page 2341. MOONSHINE VALLEY. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Aug 27, 1922. Star. William Farnum. Director, Herbert Brenon. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: A Western melodrama of the eternal triangle type. Contains many natural outdoor views. Deals with the adventures of a man whose wife elopes with a doc tor. A child is born to them. Later on she becomes lost and is found by husband who takes her to his mountain home. The husband, now erased by drink and his misfortune since his wife's elopement, is reformed by the c hild. The doctor is killed in a fight with the husband, who is reunited with his wife. References: Reviewed Issue Sept. 16, 1922, page 1388. Advertising: Insert July 8; 324, July 22; 846-7, Aug. 19, 1922.