Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)
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MOTOGRAPHY
Vol. XIX, No. 2.
"What The Picture Did For Me"
ACTUAL VERDICTS ON FILMS IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE EXHIBITOR
The criticisms contained in this department of Motography are truthful statements relative to the actual box office value of the picture. The words of the criticisms are the exhibitor's own. If the picture you wish to know about is not included in the following list, write Motography and the information will be sent you promptly. If you need the information quickly, telegraph us. This department is open to all exhibitors. Using the blank form on the next page, write us your experience with the pictures you are shounng. Address Motography, Department D., Monadnock Building, Chicago, III.
ARTCRAFT
REACHING FOR THE MOON, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft) — "A good picture but not as good as his earlier productions. Fairbanks does very well anything he undertakes, and this feature is no exception. Good comedy. Business good but it could have been bigger." — A. E. Ableson, Zelda Theater, Duluth, Minn.
The Narrow Trail, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft) — "One of Hart's best. We were sorry the weather was so bad that more could not have seen it." — E. C. Preston, Sterling Theater, Superior, Nebr.
Less Than the Dust, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — "Picture old but film in good condition. My people don't like this kind of a subject." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah.
The Woman God Forgot, with Geraldine Farrar (Artcraft) — "The greatest picture I ever ran. A surefire masterpiece with two favorite stars. Gorgeous costumes and settings." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah.
The Mysterious Miss Terry, with Billie Burke (Artcraft) — "A pleasing picture. A drawing card with this star. I was surprised that she came back so strongly after Gloria's Romance." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
Down to Earth, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft)— "Doug is the best drawing card for us. This picture is not as good as some in the past. Fairbanks is getting too much the Bushman attitude of 'I am the whole show.' ' —Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, with Mary Pickfdrd (Artcraft)— "The star's best yet. Great business." —Raymond Haas, Antoinette Theater, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, with Mary Pickford ( Artcraft)— "A picture for young and old. Mary was just made for this picture. Direction and detail very good. A sure winner any place."— Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
Seven Keys to Baldpate, with George M. Cohan ( \rtcraft) — "The star, coupled with the story, plus the settings, makes this a very good picture for real enjoyment."—Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche S. D.
BLUEBIRD
A Kentucky Cinderella, with Ruth Clifford (Bluebird)— "Excellent. Above the average. Zoe Rae and Ruth Clifford sure put this one over. Fair business. Book this one." — S. A. Campbell, Electric Theater, Bixby, Okla.
Mr. Opp, with Arthur Hoyt (Bluebird)— "The poorest Bluebird I have ever run." — S. A. Campbell, Electric Theater, Bixby, Okla.
Mr. Opp, with Arthur Hoyt (Bluebird) — "Personally I would say this is very good. It appealed to me strongly. Divided opinions among the patrons, however, as usual. One must see it from the start to enjoy it." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
The Charmer, with Ella Hall (Bluebird)— "Although Ella Hall has little drawing power, the picture taken as a whole is very good. I am a firm believer in the story first. Bluebird heads the list in the story." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
Triumph, with Dorothy Phillips (Bluebird) — "Another good Bluebird." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
FOX
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, with the Fox Kiddies (Fox) — "We had to hire extra help to count the coin taken in with this on Christmas Day. Doubled prices and did a terrific business." — George A. Bleich, Empress Theater, Owensboro, Ky.
When a Man Sees Red, with William Farnum (Fox) — "Although the story is not pleasing, the acting of Farnum and the rest of the cast makes the picture very good." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
A Rich Man's Plaything, with Valeska Suratt (Fox) — -"The title is misleading. The picture is fair. No matter what part this star takes, she is dressed in the height of fashion." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
A Rich Man's Plaything, with Valeska Suratt (Fox) — "Where did they get that title? The picture isn't as bad as the title." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah.
The Spy, with Dustin Farnum (Fox) — "A wonderful, timely picture. Played two days of bad weather