Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1924)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Oct 1924
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 25, 1924)
Leaf #:
00039
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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October 25, 1924 BOOKING GUIDE SECTION 39 Exploitation: Pages 747, Aug. 9; 906-7, Aug. 16; 1033, Aug. 23; 1151-2, 1157, Aug. 30; 1377, 1387, Sept. 13, 1924. Newspaper Displays: Page 75, July 5, 1924. Window Display: Page 1622, Sept. 27, 1924. PETER THE GREAT. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released, April 6, 1924. With Emil Jannings. Director, Dimitri Buchowetzki. Length, 6,042 feet. Theme: Records the historical highlights during the reign of Peter the Great — his unhappy marriage with the czarina, Eudoxia, and his infatuation with the peasant, Catherine, who later became his wife, and his adventures in the army and navy. Rescues Russia from bondage but dies of a broken heart when the Russians show their ingratitude. References: Reviewed issue July 7, 1923, page 93. First run showings: Pages 63, July 7, 1923; 3073, June 28; 1924. Advertising: Pages 795, Feb. 23, 1924. Exploitation: Pages 906, Aug. 16. 1924. PHANTOM HORSEMAN, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Released, March 3, 1924. Star, Jack Hoxie. Director, Robert North Bradbury. Length, 5 reels. Theme: Western melodrama based upon determination of sheriff to capture mysterious night rider. Learns that outlaw is sweetheart's brother and assumes his guilt. Sacrifice is in vain when culprit confesses. References: Reviewed issue March 15, 1924, page 1207. First run showings: Pages 1311, Mar. 22; 1650, Apr. 12, 1924. PLUNDERER, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corp. Released, March 30, 1924. Featuring Frank Mayo and Evelyn Brent. Director, George Archainbaud. Length, 5,812 feet. Theme: Melodrama of western mining camp — with honest foreman triumphing over crooked miner whose daughter has fallen in love with youthful owner of adjoining mine. References: Reviewed issue April 5, 1924, page 1551. First run showings: Pages 74, July 5; 1515, Sept. 20, 1924. Advertising: Three page insert, June 30; 149, July 14; 250 July 21; 354, 356, July 28; 470, Aug. 4; 612, 614, Aug. 11; 724, Aug. 18; 852, Aug. 25; 1012, Sept 1, 1923. POISON. Produced by Wm. Steiner. Distributed by New-Cal Film Corp. Released, August 1, 1924. Star, Charles Hutchison. Length, 5 reels. POT LI CK PARDS. Produced by Wm. Steiner. Distributed by New-Cal Film Co. Released, August 15, 1924. Star, Pete Morrison. Length, 5 reels. — R — RACING LUCK. Produced by Grand-Asher. Distributed by Associated Exhibitors, Inc. Released. May 11. 1924. Star, Monty Banks. Director, Herman C. Raymaker. Length, 5,516 feet. Theme: Comedy dealing with rise to fame of a young Italian who is