Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

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446 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No. 10. "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 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. Using the blank form herewith, write us your experience with the pictures you are showing. Address Motography, Department D., Monadnock Building, Chicago, III. Artcraft WOLVES OF THE RAIL, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft) — "Somewhat different from his usual line of plays. If you don't like the title, call it 'Dead or Alive.' Drew fairly well for us. All our patrons seemed pleased with it. Contains plenty of action and does not drag." — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison street, Chicago. — In middle class neighborhood. The Narrow Trail, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft)— "A great production which went over big and did the business." — John B. Ashton, Columbia Theatre, Provo, Utah. The Narrow Trail, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft)— "I always have a good house for Hart or Fairbanks and everybody is satisfied." — Mrs. Lou Bacon, Pastime Theatre, Itasca, Texas. The Little American, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft)— "Great picture. Drew a full house. All satisfied."— C. D. Thompson, Star Theatre, Veblen, S. D. The Woman God Forgot, with Geraldine Farrar (Artcraft) — "A wonderful picture with an equally wonderful star. Brought big business" — J. P. Rogers, Realty Theater, Middletown, Pa. Wild and Woolly, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft)— "One of Fairbanks' best. Audience pronounced it the best they have seen."— C. D. Thompson, Star Theatre, Veblen, S. D. The Woman God Forgot, with Geraldine Farrar (Artcraft) — "This is an excellent box-office attraction. We played to good business but patrons were not en 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 s tates. They want to book the same pictures. Tell them in Motography's "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 Motography, Monadnock Bldg., Chicago.