Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1923)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Oct 1923
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1923)
Leaf #:
00018
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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18 MOTION PICTURE NEWS DAUGHTERS OF THE RICH. Produced by B. P. Schulberg. Distributed by Preferred Pictures. Released June 1. 1923. With Gaston Glass and Miriam Cooper. Director, Louis Gasnier. Length, 6,073 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Adapted from the novel. Daughter of wealthy family is bartered off to a dissolute Russian duke. The girl is compromised and her American fiance fights a duel. Thinking she no longer loves him, he marries another girl, who commits suicide when she learns that she has dishonored herself. He is reconciled to his former sweetheart. References: Reviewed issue June 30, 1923, page 3174. First Run Showings: Pages 3156, June 30; 280, July 21; 532, Aug. 4; 900-02, Aug. 25; 1313, Sept. 15, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1123, March 10; 1226, 1229, March 17; 1342-3, March 24; 1516, March 31; 1621, April 7; 1736, April 14; 1856, April 21; 1997, AdHI 28; 2135, May 5; 2231, May 12; 2914, June 23; one-page insert, July 7, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 1540, Sept. 29, 1923. DEAD GAME,. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released April 23, 1923. Star, Hoot Gibson. Director, Edward Sedgwick. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Cowpuncher learns that his sweetheart has been spirited away. He determines to rescue her from an unwelcome marriage and succeeds after various adventures. He proves himself " dead game " in thwarting the villains and marries the girl. References: Reviewed issue April 21, 1923, page 1954. DESERT DRIVEN. Produced by R-C Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices. Released July 8, 19 23. Star, Harry Carey. Director, Val Paul. Length, 5.605 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Revolves around escaped convict who takes to the desert and eventually finds refuge at a ranch. Is finally made foreman and falls in love with owner's daughter. Is discovered by warden's lieutenant and confesses. He is cleared and marries the ranchman's daughter. References: Reviewed issue July 14, 1923, page 193. First Run Showings: Page 1188, Sept. 8, 1923. Advertising: Pages 158-59, July 14, 1923. DESTROYING ANGEL, THE. Produced by Arthur F. Beck. Distributed by Associated Exhibitors. Released August 19, 1923. Star, Leah Baird. Director, W. S. Van Dyck. Length, 5,640 feet. Synopsis: Comedy melodrama. Based on the novel. Young lawyer told he has short time to live, marries a lady in distress. They part. He recovers and years later falls in love with famous actress, who becomes victim of desperate plots. He is forced to fight to win her love. She proves to be the mysterious woman he married. References: First Run Showings — Page 1189, Sept. 8, 1923. Advertising: Pages 850-51, Aug. 25, 1923. DEVIL'S BOWL, THE. Produced and distributed by Wm. Steiner Prod. Inc. Released March 15, 1923. Star and director, Neal Hart, Length, 5,000 feet. Synopsis: Drama of the Mexican border. Adaptation of P. Le Noir's "The Man Who Wouldn't Remove His Hat." A tale of a strong man's love and devotion that carries him into the wilds of Mexico. References: First Run Showings — Page 407, July 28, 1923. Advertising: Page 156, January 13. 1923. DEVIL'S PARTNER, THE. Produced by Iroquois Prod. Distributed by Independent Pictures Corp. Released June, 1923. Featuring Norma Shearer. Edward S. Roseman, Henry Sedley and Stanley Walpole Director, Caryl S. Fleming. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Northwest mounted melodrama. Story revolves around two young lovers in primitive Canadian village, whose happiness is ever threatened bv the plots of a smuggler known as " The Devil's Partner," who holds the girl's father in his power. Happiness comes to the young couple when the man meets his death. DIVORCE. Produced by Chester Bennett. Distributed by Film Booking Offices. Released June 10. 1923. Star, Jane Novak. Director, Chester Bennett. Length, 5.830 feet. Synopsis: Domestic drama. In the early years of married life with difficulties to be faced and success as yet unassured, happiness reigns supreme. Success comes to the young husband. He is alienated from his family by false friends. With the loss of position his friends desert him and he returns, repentant to his wife and boy. References: Reviewed issue June 16. 1923, page 2881.