Exhibitors Herald (Jul-Sep 1922)

82 EXHIBITORS HERALD August 12, 1922 VIOLA DANA in a scene from the Metro comedy-drama, "The Five-Dollar Baby." Splendid, but did not draw on account of hot weather. — M. W. Mattecheck, Liberty theatre, Kennewick, Wash. — Neighborhood patronage. The Rosary, with a special cast. — An excellent picture. Drew and pleased well at slightly increased admissions. Some thought they would see picture based on the book, The Rosary, but they were pleased by the picture however. Title has drawing power. — Bert Norton, Kozy theatre, Eureka, 111. The Passion Flower, with Norma Talmadge. — This picture was not liked by my patrons. Too much killing. In fact they kill them all but Norma and leave her kissing her mother while her mother is dying (the end). — C. H. Simpson, Princess theatre, Millen, Ga. — General patronage. The Golden Snare, with a special cast. — Beautiful winter scenes. Splendid Summer picture. Everyone pleased. — Jack Yeo, Davison theatre, Beaver Dam, Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. The Sky Pilot, with a special cast. — Excellent. The picture was very pleasing and enjoyed splendid good business. No kicks of any kind on this picture. — William Noble, New Folly theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla. — General patronage. The Wonderful Thing, with Norma Talmadge. — Just fair for Norma. Not as good as Smilin' Through. — C. C. Griffin, New Piedmont theatre, Oakland, Cah — Neighborhood patronage. Smilin' Through, with Norma Talmadge.— By far the best First National I have been able to obtain. Ran it four days to good houses. A regular warm weather filler. — H. E. Swan, M. Thompson, Empress theatre, Kearney, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. The Silent Call, with Strongheart. — Patrons spoke highly of this one. Played two days to fair business. — Smith & Johnson, Unique theatre, Tomah, Wis.— Neighborhood patronage. The Lotus Eater, with John Barrymore. — Drew a good business in warm weather and vacation. Book it. — C. C. Griffin, New Piedmont theatre, Oakland, Cal. — Neighborhood patronage. The Oath, with Miriam Cooper. — A good picture but won't get the money. .The same trouble as half the First Nationals. Poor title and too much padding. Should have been five reels instead of eight. How do they do it. — Harold M. Schoonover, Mazda theatre, Aurora, Neb. — Small town patronage. Lying Lips, a Thomas H. Ince production.— Excellent. A very good picture which enjoyed good business. — William Noble, New Folly theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla. — General patronage. In the Heart of a Fool, with a special cast. — Very good program picture, but no drawing power. — Mrs. Lola Bell, Queen theatre, Lonoke, Ark. — Neighborhood patronage. The Silent Call, with Strongheart. — Extra good. One of the best dog actors ever seen. Almost human. The kind of a picture everybody likes. — A. L. Hepp, Idylhour theatre, Greeley, Neb. The River's End, a Marshall Neilan production. — This is a great picture, but run to a small Wednesday night crowd. Barely broke even. — Mrs. Lola Bell, Queen theatre, Lonoke, Ark. — Neighborhood patronage. Bits of Life, a Marshall Neilan production.— This is the poorest thing I ever ran and I am poorer by a couple of hundred dollars for having it. — Geo. O. Monroe, Gilbert theatre, Beatrice, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Sowing the Wind, with Anita Stewart. — Pleased about 90%. The other 10% couldn't find any particular fault, other than that it was not the type that best suited. It is a mighty good picture and will add prestige to your theatre. Not too long, as reported by some. — Charles W. Lewis, I. O. O. F. Hall, Grand Gorge, N. Y. — Small town patronage. The Rosary, with a special cast. — Extra good, especially in Catholic community Good for any locality. Story and acting very fine. Satisfied patrons. Many pleasing comments. — A. L. Hepp, Idylhour theatre, Greeley, Neb. The Passion Flower, with Norma Talmadge.— Excellent. Not a kick. Well liked and it drew well and pleased a big business. — William Nobe, New Folly theatre, Okahoma City, Okla. — General patronage. The Girl in the Taxi, with Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven. — This is a mighty good picture that will evoke frequent hearty laughter, although not quite as good as Twin Beds. Anyway it's well worth showing. — Charles W. Lewis, I. O. O. F. Hall, Grand Gorge, N. Y.— Small town patronage Man, Woman, Marriage, an Allen Holubar production. — Many said it was the best picture I had ever shown. It is fine. — A. L. Hepp, Idylhour theatre, Greeley Neb. The Woman Gives, with Norma Talmadge.— This was a very good picture except the ending. She married the wrong man. It held interest throughout — T. E. Bondurant, Doris theatre, Ness City, Kan. — Neighborhood patronage. Mamma's Affair, with Constance Talmadge.— This was very silly, but pleased Constance's fans, which number a greater per cent of my patronage. — Mrs. Lola Bell, Queen theatre, Lonoke, Ark. — Neighborhood patronage. Tol'able David, with Richard Barthelmess. — A perfect picture that gave almost universal satisfaction. Photography, direction, acting and story excellent. Ran two nights in a one-night town, and drew from neighboring towns. — Charles W. Lewis, I. O. O. F. Hall, Grand Gorge, N. Y. — Small town patronage. The Beautiful Liar, with Katherine MacDonald. — Just fair, but seemed to please the women and girls. — Geo. O. Monroe, Gilbert theatre, Beatrice, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. My Boy, with Jackie Coogan.— Good clean picture, but tent show all week in competition, so of course had poor houses. — Majestic theatre, Reedsburg, Wis. The Sea Lion, with Hobart Bosworth. — Good play of the rough sea story type. Scenes rather beautiful. — Philip Rand, Rex theatre, Salmon, Idaho. Courage, with a special cast. — Good picture that pleases them after you gel them in but has no box office value.— Geo. O. Monroe, Gilbert theatre, Beatrice, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Hail the Woman and Molly O.— Both good first class pictures. — Majestic theatre, Reedsburg, Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. Scrap Iron, with Charles Ray. — Besl Ray picture on the market. Prize fighi worth price of admission and gets Raj away from his usual milk and watei themes. — W. H. Harman, Strand theatre, Kingsport, Tenn. — Neighborhood patronage. Scrap Iron, with Charles Ray. — N< crowds. Who did see it liked it. — S. A Hayman, Lyda theatre, Grand Island Neb. — General patronage. Wedding Bells, with Constance Tal madge. — Pleasing picture. Made so b; the star. Just an ordinary story, bu done as she does it, made the picture ; success. — S. V. Wallace, Idle Hour the atre, Cambridge Springs, Pa. — Transien patronage. Salvation Nell, with a special castAnother lemon that nearly put me dowi for the count. All you have to do ij run about five of these and then clos up and go fishing. — Geo. O. Monroe, Gil bert theatre, Beatrice, Neb. — Neighbor hood patronage. Heart o' the Hills, with Mary Pick ford. — Many good comments and wel patronized. — W. F. Loibl, Chimes the atre, Cedarburg. Wis. — Neighborhoc patronage. The Sky Pilot, with a special castDid not take so well. No crowds. — S. A Hayman, Lyda theatre, Grand Islan( Neb. — General patronage. Twin Beds, with Mr. and Mrs. Carte De Haven. — A good clean and might clever comedy. All liked it, especiall the betters class. First three reels ar draggy, but after that it is lively enougl Not so good as Fair and Warmer, bv same class. H. P Thompson, Liberty the