Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)
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Vol. XIX, No. 10.
wyn) — "Eight reels. Good picture. Show it at advanced prices. It is worth it. Rich settings, good direction, and plenty of action. Play up the name of Rex Beach when you run it. A box-office attraction without an advertised star. Pink permit for Chicago." — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison street, Chicago. — In middle class neighborhood.
Fields of Honor, With Mae Marsh (Goldwyn) — "Six reels. Good picture. A few battle scenes. Ralph Ince directed. Star is O. K. Pleased all." — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison street. Chicago. — /;; middle class neighborhood.
Jewel
The Co-respondent, with Elaine Hammerstein (Jewel) — "An extra good feature. Photography excellent."— Charles C. Baldwin, Scenic Theatre, Keene, N. H.
Come Through, with Herbert Rawlinson (Jewel)
"This was a great disappointment to me and my
patrons. A high-priced production, but not worth the
money. Not as good as an average program picture." —
S. A. Campbell, Electric Theatre, Bixby, Okla.
Kleine
The Barker, with Lew Fields (Selig) — "Story fair. Star good. It pleased, although our patrons had expected to see Lew Fields in a comedy role." — Mrs. J. R. Vaughn, Star Theatre, Villa Grove, 111.
Skinner's Dress Suit, with Bryant Washburn (Essanay) — "Not as much of a comedy as we thought it would be but it pulled well and everyone liked it." — Mrs. J. R. Vaughn, Star Theatre, Villa Grove, 111.
The Gift of Gab, with Jack Gardner (Essanay)— "This picture was very satisfactory and contains the usual Gardner humor." — George C. Thorpe, New Grand Theatre, Crosby, Minn.
The Range Boss, with Jack Gardner (Essanay) — "A very good western of the usual type with many humorous situations. Went big." — George D. Thorpe, New Grand Theater, Crosby, Minn.
Metro
The Brand of Cowardice, with Lionel Barrymore (Metro) — "A splendid Saturday night show. It brought us the best day's business since Christmas. Metros are drawing well for us." — A. N. Miles, Eminence Theatre, Eminence, Ky.
Blue Jeans, with Viola Dana (Metro) — "A very good picture but not worth the high rental prices asked for it." — Charles C. Baldwin, Scenic Theatre, Keene,
N. H.
An American Widow, with Ethel Barrymore (Metro) — "This wonderful star cannot get by with a story of this kind." — C. Everett Wagner, Dreamland Theatre, Chester, S. C.
Draft 258, with Mabel Taliaferro (Metro)— "The l>est patriotic picture we ever played. Big business at
advanced prices." — Pfeiffer Bros., Opera House, Kenton, Ohio.
Her Boy, with Effie Shannon (Metro) — "Patriotic in its appeal. A sob picture. Most audiences will like it. Did not have much drawing power, due to the newness of the star in motion pictures." — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison street, Chicago. — In middle class neighborhood.
Mutual
The Girl Who Wouldn't Grow Up, with Margarita Fischer — (American-Mutual) — "Good picture, mostly comedy. Fair drawing power. The star is well liked here." — Miss C. Benesch, Bell Theatre, Chicago.
The Girl Who Wouldn't Grow Up, with Margarita Fischer (American-Mutual) — "A good comedy drama but the star does not draw here. Business poor."— Pfeiffer Bros., Opera House, Kenton, Ohio.
The Girl Who Wouldn't Grow Up, with Margarita Fischer (American-Mutual) — "I thought it was a little over done. However, I heard no complaints on this picture." — Mrs. Lou Bacon, Pastime Theatre, Itasca, Texas.
Her Country's Call, with Mary Miles Minter (American-Mutual) — "Miss Minter is a good drawing card here. An exceptionally good picture." — Mrs. Lou Bacon, Pastime Theatre, Itasca, Texas.
Southern Pride, with Gail Kane (AmericanMutual) — "Fair only. Some pretty ballroom scenes and an unattractive 'vamp.' " — House and Justice, Grand Theatre, Marion, N. C.
The Calendar Girl, with Juliette Day (AmericanMutual) — "A right interesting picture. Star is attractive and there are several amusing scenes and sub-titles as well as some beautiful gowns, which, of course, pleases the feminine audiences." — House and Justice, Grand Theatre, Marion, N. C.
The Cure, with Charles Chaplin (Mutual) — "Not as good as some of the others but brought good business." —Pfeiffer Bros., Opera House, Kenton, Ohio.
The Immigrant, with Charles Chaplin (Mutual) — "One of Chaplin's best. Business good." — C. Everett Wagner, Dreamland, Theatre. Chester, S. C.
The Painted Lie, with Crane Wilbur (Mutual) — "Film in fair condition. This picture was sent to me to fill an open date in a hurry, which was a great accommodation from any film firm. Brought good business." — Levi Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich.
Shackles of Truth, with William Russell (American-Mutual)— "Film in good condition. Business average."— Levi Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich.
Cub Comedies, with George Ovey (Mutual) — "George is quite as good as much higher priced comedians and is becoming quite popular. Business is always good