Exhibitors Herald (Jul-Sep 1922)

70 EXHIBITORS HERALD September 30, 1922 Playgoers Reckless Chances, with J. P. McGowan — A good story and plot wasted for the want of someone to direct it. The paper and directing of this picture are about as "punk" as you'll ever imagine. — W. P. Perry, Rialto theatre, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. — Small town patronage. Reckless Chances, with J. P. McGowan. — Good business. This is a good clean Western railroad picture. Pleased the fans. — P. E. Doe, Electric theatre, Arcadia, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Realart A Game Chicken, with Bebe Daniels. — A strong and active picture. In fact a little better than the average in which Bebe Daniels appears. — Horn & Morgan, Star theatre, Hay Springs, Neb. — Small town patronage. Ducks and Drakes, with Bebe Daniels — This got the laughs alright and is a nice refreshing comedy. Everyone spoke very highly of this, although crowd not good. — Ralph R. Gribblc, Grand theatre, New Hamburg, Ont., Can. — Neighborhood patronage. Her Winning Way, with Mary Miles M inter. — Very pleasing little comedy feature. This little star will please any audience.— J. W. Andresen, Rialto theatre, Cozad, Neb. — Neighborhood patronage. Selznick Reported Missing, with Owen Moore. — A real good comedy that was properly advertised with special heralds and newspapers and brought big business, for two days. This picture will draw well and live up to the special rating given it. — B. C. Brown, Temple theatre, Viroqua, Wis. — General patronage. The Fighter, with Conway Tearle. — The first picture from this company on new plan. Will say this that if they are all like this one, 1 will be trying to get three nights instead of one. Price sure is right. Good picture, good actor. Lots of comments. Used Hawaiian orchestra in connection with this and pleased. — J. W. Boatwright, Radio theatre, Ozark, -M o. — Neighborhood patronage. Handcuffs or Kisses, with Elaine Hammerstein. — Just splendid, as are all by this star. — Dan Conners, Pipers Opera House, Virginia City, Nev. — General patronage. Reported Missing, with Owen Moore. — Good picture. Was disappointed as expected it to be more than it really is. Went over iust fairly well. — Majestic theatre, Reedsburg, Wis. The Wonderful Chance, with Eugene O'Brien. — Did excellent business throughout the week in spite of the extreme hot weather. Feature won unusually high praise. — William Noble, Capitol theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla. — General patronage. The Shadow of Rosalie Byrnes, with Elaine Hammcrstein. — A good picture. Pleased 85 per cent.' This picture did not draw crowds for this is the first picture of her I ran in my theatre. — Joe Restivo, Liberty theatre, Freemanspur, 111. — Small town patronage. Why Announce Your Marriage? with Elaine Hammcrstein. — A most pleasing comedy-drama. Would venture to say that it pleased all. Part of it has very poor photography. — H. A. Larson, Majestic theatre, Oakland, Neb. — Small town patronage. Reported Missing, with Owen Moore. — Will please any and all classes. Don't raise your admission prices. A dandy comedy. We could use more like it. — C. R. Beechler, Iris theatre, St. John, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. Out of the Snows, with a special cast. — A good picture with lots of snow scenes. A good story and holds the crowds. More comments on this than any picture I have run lately and I have run several specials. — J. W. Boatwright, Radio theatre, Ozark, Mo. — Neighborhood patronage. A Man's Home, with a special cast. — I want to class this picture neck and neck with any of the super-specials. It's in six reels — well photographed — splendid cast and story. — Dan Conners, Pipers Opera House. Virginia City, Nev. — General patronage. The Referee, with Conway Tearle. — Fairly good picture. Will go well if you have fight fans in your town. — H. A. Larson, Majestic theatre, Oakland, Neb. — Small town patronage. Good Night Paul, with Constance Talmadge. — This is one of Connie's best. I sure will be sorry when these reissues play out. They are far better than the new pictures. — C. H. Simpson, Princess theatre, Millen, Ga. — General patronage United Arlists The Nut, with Douglas Fairbanks. — I ran through the newspapers a few reels of teasers such as — "Are you a Nut?" "Who is a Nut?" "What is a Nut?" etc., etc., and after all is said and done, I find that I was and am the original "Nut" myself to pay such a high price for a play that fails to measure up to Doug's standard. (I paid ten dollars more for this old one than "Fighting Joe" Blaschke paid for his now celebrated "Three Musketeers"). The kids liked it and I am one too, only an older edition, I liked it; but the truth is that it has no plot, hence does not overpleasc. Marguerite Dc La Motte is certainly fair to look upon and Dong's stunts are amusing. If you can get this at program prices do so. If you cannot, leave it alone. — Philip Rand, Rex theatre, Salmon, Ida. Broken Blossoms, a D. W. Griffith production. — Poorest picture we ever ran. Not a favorable comment. — Maurice & Earnest, Beckman theatre, Dundee, N. Y. — Small town patronage. Universal ETHEL CLAYTON in a scene from "If I Were Queen," her initial Film Book Offices' production. The Loaded Door, with Hoot Gibson. — This is a good Western picture. It has some tense moments as well as some good comedy. — P. S. Stallings, Majestic RICHARD BARTHLEMESS in a touching scene from "The Bond Boy," an Inspiration Pictures production, made for First National. theatre, Bowie, Tex. — Small town patronage. Afraid to Fight, with Frank Mayo.— Very good. Plenty of action and Mayo sure will draw them. Next year, he will be a special. We pay. In the new serie.s he has only one picture in nine. — L. L. Connor, Victory theatre, Cambridge, N. Y. — Neighborhood patronage. Trimmed, with Hoot Gibson. — Best Hoot yet and if he keeps on like this: good-bye Mix. Action with a big "A" and I packed them in for two days. The six sheets are the best. — Mrs. G. McBride, Majestic theatre, Bay City, Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. The Delicious Little Devil, with Mae Murray. — Instant hit. Held up fine all week and enjoyed pleased good business. Exploitation. Special Sunday advertising and regular one inch week days. Usual window cards, one sheet and street car advertisements. — William Noble, Criterion theatre. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Genera! patronage. Headin' West, with Hoot Gibson — This star goes over good for me and this subject was a dandy. Drew good. Ple»ty of good comments. — Ernest Storbeck. Star theatre, Kinde. Mich. — Neighborhood patronage. No Woman Knows, with a special ea^t — I have read a lot of good reports en this picture and will say "Amen" to them all. — E. Saunders, Saunders theatre. Harvard, 111. — General patronage. Sure Fire, with Hoot Gibson. — Goof Western. Not as rough as some. Pleased all that saw it. — L. B. Grecnhaw. Strand theatre, Leslie, Ark. — Small town patronage. Red Courage, with y C^W'^son. — Story was very improl>t it. % which is very much against a! hBl^tf 'it'1 my audience, even on a \unt 'picture. Action fair: therefore, juer' '^/rir picture. — W. P. Perry, Rialto tht/<?e, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. — Small town oatronage. Afraid to Fight, with F ank Mayo. — Real action al! the way through and the light scene was great. Aivertise it. — Amsberry & Leuzinger. Carthage theatre, Carthage, S. D. — Neighborhood patronage. Out of the Silent North, with Frank Mayo. — A censor proof Northern with beautiful Northern snow scenes. Pleased the majority as it was a n'ce story. — H.