Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1926)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Oct 1926
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1926)
Leaf #:
00018
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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20 MOTION PICTURE NEWS References: Reviewed issue Apr. 3, 1926, page 1522. Advertising: Insert, June 6; insert, June 13; insert, June 20; insert, June 27; insert, July 4; insert, July 18; insert, July 25; insert, Aug. .1, 1925; 138-9, Jan. 9 ; insert, Jan. 16, 1926. Lobby Displays: Page 2681, June 5, 1926. Exploitation: Page 581, Aug. 14, 1926. Window Displays: Pages 2964, June 26; 136, July 10, 1926. BAT, THE. Produced by Roland West. Distributed by United Artists Corp. Released, Mar. 14, 1926. Star, Jewel Carmen. Director, Roland West. Length, 8,219 feet. Theme: Mystery melo. Arch-criminal known as The Bat, commits robberies, murders and fools police, but is finally run to earth on Long Island estate. References: Reviewed issue Mar. 27, 1926, page 1418. Advertising: Pages 3082-3, Dec. 26, 1925; 6, Jan. 2; 126, Jan. 9; 250, Jan. 16 ; 1342-3, Mar. 27, 1926. Lobby Displays: Pages 1913, Apr. 24; 2188, May 8, 1926. Exploitation: Pages 2188, May 8; 137, 141, July 10; 221, July 17: 493. Aug. 7, 1926. BELLE OF BROADWAY, THE. Produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures Corp. Released Aug. 15, 1926. Star, Betty Compson. Director, Harry O. Hoyt. Length, 5,877 feet. Theme: Romantic drama constructed around supposed rejuvenation of aged actress, once rage of Paris. In reality a young American girl is doing the impersonating. Old actress's son loves the girl, who is unaware of his connection with the old actress. All ends well. References: Advertising: Insert, Apr. 24; 2737, June 12; 916, Sept. 11; 1173 1176-77, Sept. 25, 1926. BETTER MAN, THE. Produced by A. Carlos. Distributed by Film Booking Offices. Released June 6, 1926. Star, Richard Talmadge. Director, Scott Dunlap. Length, 4,703 feet. Theme: Comedy-drama. English lord comes to America as butler in employ of wards of American girl whom he loves. When he declares his identity he is said to be insane but finally wins the girl and establishes his identity. References: Reviewed issue July 24, 1926, page 323. BEVERLY OF GRAUSTARK. Produced by Cosmopolitan Prod. Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Released Mar. 22, 1926. Starring Marion Davies with Antonio Moreno. Director, Sidney Franklin. Length, 6,977 feet. Theme: Comedy-drama. American girl masquerades as Prince in European kingdom to save throne for real heir. Is won by man she love9. References: Reviewed issue May 8, 1926, page 2266. Advertising: Insert, Jan. 16; front cover, May 8, 1926. Lobby Displays: Page 2681, June 5, 1926. Exploitation: Page 221, July 17, 1926. Newspaper Displays: Page 2802, June 12, 1926. BEYOND ALL ODDS. Produced by H. T. Henderson. Distributed by Chesterfield Motion Picture Corp. Released, June 15, 1926. Star, Eileen Sedgwick. Director, Alvin Neitz. Length, 5 reels. Theme: Western melodrama. Girl avenges death of brother and abduction of sweetheart by killing villains instrumental in causing both crimes. GER7 BARNUMS RALPH IEWIS, VIOLA DANA Hfc GEO. Of LARA RALPH 1NOE