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MOTOGRAPHY
Vol. XIX, No. 9.
"What The Picture Did For Me"
ACTUAL VERDICTS ON FILMS IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE EXHIBITOR
Copyright 1918 by E. R. Mock.
The criticisms contained in this department of Motography are truthful statements relative to the actual box office value of the pictures. Every criticism received is published and the words are the exhibitor's own. If the picture you tvish 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. Using the blank form herewith, write us your experience with the pictures you are showing. Address Motography, Department D., Monadnock Building, Chicago, III.
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A MODERN MUSKETEER, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft) — "Doug, certainly keeps moving in this five-reeler. It is one continual string of stunts from beginning to end. I liked everything but its title, as everyone has not read 'The Three Musketeers.' Before seeing it, you might imagine it a costume play." — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood.
The Little Princess, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — "Very good business. Very good story."— Maurice Haas, Pelham Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Man From Painted Post, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft) — "Doug's best yet. Drew bigger the second night." — George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah.
The Rise of Jennie Cushing, with Elsie Ferguson (Artcraft) — "Miss Ferguson is making a big hit here." — ■ H. H. Kincey, Academy of Music, Selma, Ala.
The Man From Painted Post, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft)— "Up to the usual Fairbanks standard. Capacity business, afternoon and evening." — Maurice Haas, Pelham Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Rise of Jennie Cushing, with Elsie Ferguson (Artcraft) — "A story that appealed to all. Business good." — Maurice Haas, Pelham Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Narrow Trail, with William S. Hart (Artcraft)— "Went over big. Typical Hart picture."— Maurice Haas, Pelham Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa.
What Is the Picture's Box Office Value?
T S 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 Motographv-'s "What the Picture Did for Me" Department.
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