Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

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January 5, 1918. MOTOGRAPHY done many times." — C. Everett Wagner, Dreamland Theater. Chester, S. C. The Derelict, with Stuart Holmes (Fox) — "A very interesting picture, with the star at his best. Business capacity for two days." — Peter Grillo, Majestic Theater, Haverhill, Mass. One Dollar's Worth (General) — "These good O. Henry stories are what the people like. They always please." — George L. Madison, Kozy Theater, Chicago. — Downtown house. She, with Yaleska Suratt (Fox) — "An old oriental story and a good picture. A good drawing card." — Peter Grillo, Majestic Theater, Haverhill, Mass. GOLDWYN The Manxman, with Elizabeth Risdon (Goldwyn) — "Business very poor. Production good but has no drawing power." — Toe Steurle, Walnut Theater, Louisville, Kv. Unknown No. 274, with June Caprice (Fox) — "June Caprice does not draw for us and this picture did not please. In our advertising we featured the name of the producer, William Fox, rather than the star." — D. C. Miller, Alcazar and Boston Theaters, Chicago. — Downtown houses. Polly of the Circus, with Mae Marsh (Goldwyn) — "A good picture. Pleased a large audience." — Louis J. Frana, Olympia Theater, Calmar, Iowa. Wedding Bells and Roaring Lions (Fox-Sunshine Comedy) — "This is a good comedy." — D. C. Miller, Alcazar " and Boston Theaters, Chicago. — Downtown houses. Sunshine Alley, with Mae Marsh (Goldwyn) — "Mae Marsh never will be a favorite here. This picture would make a good 'family group day' attraction, as it contains many cute animal scenes." — R. J. Relf. Star Theater, Decorah, Iowa. GENERAL The Lady in the Library, with Vola Vale (General)— "A very good four-reel feature. We played this to capacity business." — Peter Grillo, Majestic Theater, Haverhill, Mass. Baby Mine, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn) — "A rattling good farce comedy. Should please any class of audience." — A. K. MacMartin, Empress Theater, Kamloops, B. C, Canada. Hubby's Holiday, with Neal Burns (General) — "A cracking good comedy. It gets a riot of laughter. Xo vulgarity whatever." — George L. Madison, Kozy Theater, Chicago. Downtown house. KEYSTONE The Late Lamented (Keystone) — "A dandy comedy, as good as any on the market." — J. C. Taylor. Capitol Theater, Frankfort, Kv. KLEINE Two Bit Seats, with Taylor Holmes (EssanayPerfection) — "This star scored a hit on his first appear What Is the Picture's Box Office Value? IS THE film you are running in your theater today a money maker ? Pass the word on ! Does the picture draw the crowds? Tell the exhibitors in the other states. They want to book the same pictures. Tell them in Motographyjs "What the Picture Did for Me" Department. Your box office is the test of popularity. Fill in the blank NOW. Title Star Producer. Remarks Title Star '. Producer. Remarks Title Star Producer. Remarks Title Star Producer. Remarks Address City and State Name of Theater Sent in by Help the industry produce better films. Fill out the blank every week. Mail it to Motoc-raphy, Monadnock Bldg., Chicago.