Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)
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February 16, 1918.
MOTOGRAPHY
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I haven't been able to run a Paramount picture on the day advertised for three weeks." — Bert Norton, Kozy Theater, Eureka, 111.
His Sweetheart, with George Beban (Paramount) — "An excellent picture, the best one this month. Everyone spoke highly of this. You laughed and cried with the star." — Bert Norton, Kozy Theater, Eureka, 111.
On the Level, with Fannie Ward (Paramount) — "A little rough but Miss Ward never fails to register." — C. Everett Wagner, Dreamland Theater, Chester, S. C.
The Land of Promise, with Billie Burke (Paramount)— "Six reels. Rather slow in getting started. The star draws fairly well. Just an average program feature and our patrons could not see why we showed it at advanced prices." — Charles Ff. Ryan, Garfield Theater, 2844 Madison street, Chicago. — In middle class neighborhood.
Tom Sawyer, with Jack Pickford (Paramount) — "A good box-office attraction. You will find this will draw your patrons out when you run it, as everyone is familiar with the Mark Twain story. It is a nice, pleasing picture and the star does well in the role of Tom." — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theater, 2844 Madison street, Chicago. — In middle class neighborhood.
The Son of His Father, with Charles Ray (Paramount)— "A very good picture. Will please the majority. Plenty of action, good story and some comedy." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
Zaza, with Pauline Frederick (Paramount) — "Gave fair satisfaction to a fair house. Picture is too old but in fine condition." — C. F. Hansen, Strand Theater, Warren, Minn.
Snow White, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount) — "This was a repeat to capacity business. Miss Clark's greatest child picture." — Carroll E. King, Johnsonia Theater, Leesburg, Ohio.
UNIVERSAL Universal Screen Magazine (Universal) — "These make fine fillers and will make better boosters for your house." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theater, Belle Fourche, S. D.
SELECT
The Moth, with Norma Talmadge (Select) — "Star popular. A splendid picture in every way." — S. K. Leen, Ruby Theater, Jamestown, N. D.
The Moth, with Norma Talmadge (Select)— "Just a fair picture." — A. C. Baldwin, Scenic Theater, Keene, N. H.
Woman and Wife, with Alice Brady (Select) — "A very good picture. The star's drawing power is a little above fair. There seems no reason why we should pay more for her pictures now than before. While Miss Brady is a very clever girl, she is not popular enough to be classed among the best. This drew good business on a week's run but the cost of the picture offset this business. Five, six and seven hundred dollar pictures in my opinion are a thing of the past if an exhibitor expects
to stay in business. We could formerly book this star at fifty dollars a day or three hundred on a week's run. Now it costs us from five to seven hundred a week. What's the answer?" — Harry Miller, Rose Theater, Chicago.-— Downtown house.
Ghosts of Yesterday, with Norma Talmadge (Select)— "Very good, well liked by our patrons." — W. C. Lamoreaux, Lakeside Theater, Chicago. — High class neighborhood.
TRIANGLE
The Law's Outlaw, with Roy Stewart (Triangle) — "Our patrons did not care for this. Below Triangle average." — M. J. Weil, Lake Shore Theater, Chicago. — In high class neighborhood.
Stage Struck, with Dorothy Gish (Triangle) — "Film in fair condition. Photography good. But nobody was pleased." — J. Walton, Auditorium Theater, Lockwood, Mo.
The Sawdust Ring, with Bessie Love (Triangle) — "A pleasing kid picture but the settings are cheap." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah.
Between Men, with W. S. Hart (Triangle)— "My patrons were disappointed in this." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah.
Hell's Hinges, with W. S. Hart (Triangle)— "An excellent picture which pleased a good crowd. I doubt if Hart ever made a better picture. Drew better than The Disciple."— Bert Norton, Kozy Theater, Eureka, 111.
Flying Colors, with William Desmond (Triangle) "A lively comedy drama that pleased the women especially. A small crowd on account of extremely cold weather." — Bert Norton, Kozy Theater, Eureka, 111.
Mountain Dew, with Margery Wilson (Triangle) —"Although it is the same old moonshine story, it pleased a good crowd. The darky got several laughs." — Bert Norton, Kozy Theater, Eureka, 111.
The Bond of Fear, with Belle Bennett and Roy Stewart (Triangle) — "A slow western picture. The first and last reels were good but the rest dragged." — Bert Norton, Kozy Theater, Eureka, 111.
Seeking Happiness, with Enid Bennett (Triangle) — "Very good. Star beautiful. Made a decided hit here." — . F. Hansen, Strand Theater, Warren, Minn.
Seeking Happiness, with Enid Bennett (Triangle) — "Story good. Star excellent. She is becoming popular and brings good business." — S. A Campbell, Electric Theater, Bixby, Okla.
The Girl, Glory, with Enid Bennett (Triangle) — "Story fair. Star very good. Patrons well pleased. Heard many favorable comments." — S. A. Campbell, Electric Theater, Bixby, Okla.
The Little Brother, with Enid Bennett (Triangle) — "Star very good. Patrons more than pleased. Busi