Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1923)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Apr 1923
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1923)
Leaf #:
00054
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System, Year Book, and Early Cinema
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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54 MOTION PICTURE NEWS gladly, having his own designs upon her. Fanny's husband unwittingly neglects the financial side of marriage. The employer calls in his loan. Fanny, in terror, lest her husband learns her secret, draws a check for $500. A row results. Fanny leaves and goes back to work. The husband learns of the trousseau and about his wife's dread of the word " Gimme," and all ends well. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 336. First Run Showings: Pages 440, 442-3, Jan. 27; 559, Feb. 3; 928, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1088, Sept. 2, 1922; 660, Feb. 10; 874, Feb. 24, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 573, Feb. 3; 936, Feb. 24; 1052, Mar. 3; 1171, Mar. 10. 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 441. Jan. 27; 816, Feb. 17; 1162, Mar. 10, 1923. GIRL I LOVED, THE. Produced by Charles Ray Productions. Distributed by United Artists. Released Feb. 15, 1923. Star, Charles Ray. Director, Joseph De Grasse. Length, 8 reels. Synopsis: Picturization of James Whitcomb Riley's poem. Character sketch carrying pathos and romance. Said to be story of Riley's early experiences In love. Background of rural Indiana life in 1840-60. Tells of a youth whose mother adopts a beautiful orphan girl. An only child himself, he resents the intrusion. Gradually comes a resigned tolerance, and that in turn gives way to a brotherly affection. The appearance of a suitor for the girl's hand changes everything. The foster-brother realizes his love for the girl. His rival henceforth becomes his fancied enemy. After a series of incidents he reconciles himself to the marriage and never reveals to the couple his sense of loss. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 27, 1923, page 469. First Run Showings: Pages 1164-5, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Page 3280, Dec. 30, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 1271, Mar. 17, 1923. GIRL'S DESIRE, A. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Star, Alice Calhoun. David Divad. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Society comedy-drama. Deals with the adventures of a girl whose father has suddenly become rich, and whose mother, in consequence of this wealth, wants to become listed in the social registry and possess a family crest. The latter is forthcoming, also a bogus nobleman who seeks the girl's tiand in marriage, so that his mother can get a hand in the family fortune. The real nobleman turns up in the guise of a writer, becomes secretary to the father, and spoils the deep laid plot. He also weds the girl — pleasing the whole family. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 26, 1922, page 1022. First Run Showings: Pages 2022, Oct. 21, 1922; 686, Feb. 10, 1923. Advertising: Page 2484, Nov. 18, 1922. GIRL WHO RAN WILD, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Oct. 9. 1922. Star, Gladys Walton. Director, Rupert Julian. Length. 5 reels. Synopsis: Western romantic drama, adapted from Bret Hurte's " M lias." M'liss is made an orphan when her father is murdered by her mother's brother. The latter's friends offer to take care of her, but she repulses them. However, she is attracted to the new school teacher, who influences her to get an education. While at school she discovers that the village belle is in love with him. Convinced that the girl loves him, M'liss tries to run away, but the school teacher prevents her from doing so by fighting the man who has urged her to Join him. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 14, 1922, page 1898. First Run Showings: Page 2418. Nov. 11, 1922. Advertising: Pages 118, July 8; 381. July 22; 573, Aug. 5; 934, Aug. 26; 1201. Sept. 9. 192. GOOD MEN AND TRUE. Produced by R-C Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Star, Harry Carey. Director. Val Paul. Length, 5,267 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Plenty of romance and humor. Story of political intrigue. Pringle and Thorpe are seeking election to the office of sheriff. Thorpe, realizing the other's popularity, stops at nothing to discredit him. Pringle is shoved off a cliff and believed to be dead, but reappears to execute vengeance. He Is falsely accused of murder. A man he had saved from suicide aids him in his fight. Thorpe is proven guilty and sent to Jail. Pringle rides to the rescue of the daughter of his opponent's strongest supporter and saves her from the villains. He wins the girl and the election. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 18. 1922, page 2549. First Run Showings: Pages 2540. Nov. 18; 3208, Dec. 23, 1922; 184. Jan. 13. 1923. Advertising; Pages 728. 731. Aug. 12; 2286. Nov. 4; 2387. Nov. 11; 2494-5. Nov. 18; 2761. Dec. 2. 1822; 408-9. Jan. 27, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 309, Jan. 20; 440, Jan. 27. 1923.