Motion picture news booking guide (1929)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
1929
Publisher:
Hollywood : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
1929 motion picture news booking guide
Leaf #:
000153
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System, Early Cinema, and Year Book
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
April 18, 2024
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In following the artist to get additional evidence, the mother and her choice for the daughter’s hand are “compromised’’ and forced to permit the artist and girl to marry. References: Advertising: Pages 2590-91, July 1; 248, July 29, 1927. SMART SET, THE. Produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Released, Feb. 25, 1928. Starring William Haines with Jack Holt, Alice Day and Hobart Bosworth. Director, Jack Conway. Scenarists, Byron Morgan and Ann Price. Cameraman, Oliver Marsh. Length, 6,476 feet. Theme: Society drama in which son of wealthy family is thrown off cup-defending American polo team, disowned by his father, and his ponies disposed of. In the match, American team fares badly. Captain, in love with same girl as youth, meets with mishap. Youth is restored to team in time to win the match and girl References: Reviewed issue March 10, 1928, page 826. 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