Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

February 11. 1922 EXHIBITORS HERALD 69 MARION DAVIES in three scenes from her latest Cosmopolitan picture, "The Bride's Play," directed by George Terwilliger, and which is being distributed as a Paramount picture. States Davies Film Drew Receipts Of $24,169.45 in Week at Rialto Cosmopolitan Says 'The Bride's Play" is Worthy Successor to Star's ' 'Enchantment " Picture Is Distributed by Famous Players The intake at the box office at the Kialto theatre, New York, during the week's run of "The Bride's Play" totaled $24,169.45, according to the producer. Cosmopolitan Productions. The picture ^tars Marion Davies. Famous Playersl.asky Corporation distributes it. Cosmopolitan heralds "The Bride's Play" as an appropriate successor to the star's most recent vehicle, "Enchantment." In the new picture Miss Davies is given a dual role, one in which she portrays a modern Irish maid, and another in which she is seen as a maiden of the twelfth century. Has Romance and Beauty In the interpretation of these two roles the star does more than change the color of her hair, according to the pro Official Billing of "The Bride's Play" FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKV CORPORATION Prcsen Is MARION DAVIES in "THE BRIDE'S PLAY" By Don Byrne Directed by George W . Terwilliger Scenario by Mildred Considine Scenes by Joseph Urban Created by Cosmopolitan Productions A Paramount Picture THE CAST Mediaeval Story Enid of Cashel Marion Davies Marquis of Muckross Jack O'Brien Sir John Mansfield Frank Shannon Modern Story Aileen Barrett Marion Davies Sir Fergus Cassidy. . . .Wyndham Standing Buler Meade, a poet Carlton Miller John Barrett, Aileen's father Richard Cummings Bridget Eleanor Middleton Sybil Thea Talbot Sir Robert Fennell John P. Wade 'lid Peasant Woman Julia Hurley Meade's Butler George Spink ducer. She plays two different girls and reveals two different characters. Newspaper and trade paper reviewers have stresesd two points as the salient accomplishments of the producer of the picture. These two points are romance and beauty. "The Bride's Play" is essentially a romance, its pre-release runs have demonstrated, according to Cosmopolitan, that its portrayal of a delightful love story is just the sort of motion picture quality that women folk delight in. The settings, the creations of Joseph Urban, have evoked the heartiest approval. Story Is by Byrne Th.. original story of "The Bride's Play" appeared in Hearst's Magazine. The author, Donn Byrne, also wrote "The Woman God Changed," one of last season's pictures. The material for this picture of Ireland he obtained from firsthand acquaintance with the customs and legends of the Emerald Isle. George \Y. Terwilliger, director of the picture, is a critic and scenario writer as well as a director. He served as a reviewer and in other capacities on the Dramatic Mirror for eight years, and at the same time he contributed articles to magazines and newspapers throughout the country. Scenario by Mildred Considine Mildred Considine, who has written more than 100 pictures, prepared the scenario of "The Bride's Play," bringing . out with a deft touch the high romance and charm of Mr. Byrne's story. To Ira H. Morgan was entrusted the task of recording upon the film the romance as interpreted and directed by Mr. Terwilliger. Mr. Morgan has been in motion pictures for many years and has photographed some of the best known feature pictures. A cast of the first magnitude was selected by Cosmopolitan Productions to support the star. It includes Wyndham Standing, Carlton Miller, Jack O'Brien, Richard Cummings, Frank Shannon, Eleanor Middleton, Thea Talbot, Julia Hurley, John P. Wade and George Spink. National Exchanges In Market for Film Johnson Reports Re-issued Ray Films Proving Popular Walter L. Johnson, president of National Exchanges, Inc., announces that the company is now in the market for any meritorious productions awaiting distribution. To Purchase Outright "We are in the market for features, comedies or a good serial," says Mr. Johnson. "Wherever it is possible to arrange terms we want to buy productions on an outright purchase basis. We will give any producer who brings his films to us quick action. "This policy is in line with the expansion of National Exchanges and its rapid and substantial progress." Handles Ray Re-issues National is now handling twenty re's sued pictures starring Charles Ray. "Kineto Reviews," "Lotus Blossom," "Shadows of the West," "Welcome Children," King Cole comedies, National comedies and "The Great Reward" serial. Mr. Johnson states that the Ray pictures are proving very popular among the exhibitors. Four of the series are "Saved from the Depths." "African Love," "After the Storm" and "The Mystery of the Mission." "The Prodigal Judge" The Prodigal Judge9