Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1923 - Mar 1924)

70 EXHIBITORS HERALD March 8. 1924 Pleased as well as any we have played. Eleanor Boardman very sweet in this and all the principals did fine work. We call it very high class entertainment. — Sun theatre, Gothenburg, Xebr. — General patronage. Slave of Desire, with a special cast. — Just fairly good. Not as good as "Steadfast Heart." Seven reels. — N. Russell. Russell theatre, Barnesboro. Pa. — General patronage. Tbe G-reen Goddess, with George Arliss. — Drew better the second day than the first, which means that it made them talk, ^'onderful acting by Arliss and gorgeous settings are the chief appeal. Harry Morey also very good. After the final fadeout you cannot help but wonder if the story was worth the telling. Ten reels. — Sun theatre, Gothenburg, Nebr. — General patronage. The Green Goddess, with George Arliss. — Such a title I can't understand why they did not give this a name and leave ofC the "Goddess." Pine very fine production in cast, setting and story. If you run it advertise George Arliss and forget the title. Ten reels. — Anderson Amusement Co.. Grand theatre, Dell Rapids, S. D. — General patronage. Tlie Spoilers, with Milton Sills. — Naturally, the first thing is to compare this with the original edition. I liked Col. Selig's version much better, hut this Is a mighty good picture. — Make no mistake about that. I believe Sills and Beery staged the second best fight I've seen on the screen, but it is not. for some reason, as good as Santche and Farnum put up in the original. The part of a dance hall girl is entirely out of Miss Nilsson's line. Can you imagine Rex Beach's Cherry Malotte in dignified dresses and gowns? No. Kathlyn Williams was Cherry; Miss Nilsson was not. We ran this during the worst blizzard of the winter, so are unable to judge its drawing power, but I don't predict it will draw one-third the business the first version did. Ten years ago "The Spoilers" was a great picture, but there weren't so many good ones then, and just think, we gave them the original version for ten cents and cleaned up. This one at thirty-five cents, lucky to break even — and the first one was better. Such a lifeEight reels. — Fred Hinds, Cresco theatre, Cresco. Iowa. — General patronage. Tlte Itove Piker. — This is a regular Stewart picture. If she is a bet in your town, this will please. Played two days to fair business. Seven reels. — E. L. Wharton. Orpheum theatre. Glasgow. Mont. — General patronage. Tlie ^ove Piker, with Anita Stewart. — A dandy picture that pleased everyone that saw it. Some stayed to see it twice. Price was right. Film in good condition. Seven reels. — W. T. Waugh, Empress theatre, Grundy Center, Iowa. — Small town patronage. Enemies of Women, with Lionel Barrymore.— Too long, too long. A great picture in which patrons get something besides entertainment. Paid too much and lost money. Eleven reels. — Vernon Locey, Temple theatre, Howell. Mich. — General patronage. Sherlock aolmes, with John Barry more. — Patrons were loud in their praises of Barrymore. Personally, we should like to see George Arliss in this part. The acting of Von What's-his-name is on a par with that of Barrymore. In fact, it is a wonderful cast all the way through. Will delight your better class. — Sun theatre. Gothenburg. Nebr. — General patronage. Backbone, with Alfred Lunt. — A mighty good picture, but title kept people away. — J. Winninger. Davison theatre, Waupun. Wis. — General patronage. Ginune, with Helena Chadwick, — A dandy little play for a short run. Will be appreciated by most married men. — Sun thea tre. Gothenburg, Nebr. — General patronage. Tlie Bagged Bdg-e, with Alfred Lunt. — This is a good picture, but nothing to rave about. — C. M. Vail, Blende theatre, Benton, Wis. — Neighborhood patronage. Sonls for Sale, a Rupert Hughes production.— Very pleasing entertainment. Drew well and pleased. Need not be afraid of this subject in small towns, as it will prove beneficial from an educational standpoint. — Sun theatre. Gothenburg. Nebr. — General patronage. Souls for Sale, a Rupert Hughes production.— All through we were terribly oversold on this. Must admit it's good entertainment, but more suited for exhibitors and film fans than the general public. — J. Winninger. Davison theatre, Waupun. Wis. — General patronage. The Christian, with Richard Dix. — Can't see the reason for a lot of half hearted reports on this wonderful picture. Get the churches of all denominations with you on this and watch them flock in. They will be well repaid for coming. — Sun theatre. Gothenburg. Nebr. — General patronage. The Christian, with Richard Dix. — Gentlemen, here's a picture. If you can get them in with it it will sure please, but I failed to make any money with it. I don't think they want a sermon. I ran "Children of Jazz" behind "The Christian" and had as large a crowd for matinee as I had for night on "The Christian." — J. Bailey Dixie theatre, Shelbyville, Tenn. The Sin Flood, with a special cast, — Good characters in this picture make it fairly good entertainment, but the story is impossible.— J. Winninger. Davison theatre. Waupun, Wis. — General patronage. The Sin Flood, with a special cast. — To hear a salesman talk on this picture on would believe that this was better than any picture produced. But somehow there is something lacking in the story that makes you wonder what it's all about. They sell this as a special when it is only a fair program picture. Print could have been lots better. Six reels. — D. F. Wolfe. Princess theatre. Lansing. Iowa. — Neighborhood patronage. A Blind Bargain, with Lon Chaney. — A wonderful picture. The best Chaney ever made. Five reels. — L. Deyo. Miers theatre, Schoharie. N. Y. — General patronage. Wet Gold, with a special cast. — Can't say much for this one. The under water scenes were good. Goldwyn sure gives us poor service. No more after this contract. — Paul B. Hoffman. Legion theatre. Holyrood. Kans. — Small town patronage. Mad iMve, with Pola Negri. — We did not like this picture. — Frank E. Lee. Lee's theatre. Three Oaks, Mich. — General patronage. Uad J«ove, with Pola Ne^rri. — Strong picture and very dramatic. .Appeals to the emotional element but not to those looking for laughs. Business good. — G. J. Ritter. Regent theatre. Bogota, N. J. — General patronage. A Blind Barg^iin, with Lon Chaney. — I can't understand why this jiicture should receive adverse criticism. Of course the monkey gland theory is not the best theme in the world to build a picture on, but this picture was so well directed and Lon Chaney did such remarkable work that I will have to report it as unusual entertainment. It gave satisfaction here and drew very good business, each night increasing in attendance. I'd advise its showing in any house. Fi^■e reels, all in good order. Our Gang in "A Quiet Street" furnished acceptable comedy entertainment. — J. C. Jenkins, Auditorium theatre, Neligh. Neb. A Blind Barg'ain, with Lon Chaney. — Very dramatic and great acting, but not exactly a pleasing picture. — Geo. J. Ritter. Regent theatre. Bogota. N. J. — Family patronage. The l«ast Moment, with a special cast. This is one that is different. It is rather gruesome and decidedly irritating in spots. Six reels. — E. L. Wharton. Orpheum theatre, Glasgow, Mont. — General patronage. The Man from ^ost Biver, with House Peters. For a program picture, this can't be beat. I don't see how some people give this picture such a bad name. I thought it was good. If W. J. Van Stratt doesn't call this a good one. he can't get any good ones. Some people give Goldw^'n a hard name on prints, but I find them all good. — D. C. Frew. Franklin theatre, Piggott, Ark. — Neighborhood patronage. Brothers Under the Skin, with a special cast. — This is a comedy-drama of the best and sure pleased all that could brave the terrible blizzard that hit us. Pleased 100 per cent. Had fourteenth episode of "Haunted Valley," which is fine, making a most pleasing program. Six reels. — D. A. White. Cozy theatre, Checotah. Okla. — General patronage. Hungry Hearts, with Helen Ferguson. — First two reels draggy and uninteresting. Balance very good. Pleased a good many but some kicked. However, It made us some money. Seven reels. — Bricker & Green. Gem theatre. Green River, ftah. — General patronage. Snow Blind, with a special cast. — This is a good one. Story good and extra good scenery. Print in fair shape. I bought this right. Ran it on Monday at ten cents. Had a pleased crowd. Six reels. — H, C. Lee, Auditorium theatre. Prattsburgh, N. T.^General patronage. Nearly Married, with Madge Kennedy. — A dandy little story that pleased all. Print a reissue and was in good condition. Bought very reasonably. Try it. Six reels. — Bricker & Green, Gem theatre. Green River, Utah. — General patronage. Hodkinson CYTHEREA The Greatest Novel of 1922 Puritan Passions, with Glenn Hunter. — Pretty good costume drama. Too long. Has few attractive features. — Ben L. Morris, Temple theatre, Bellaire, Ohio. — General patronage. The Old Pool, with a special cast. — A very pleasing program picture that will satisfy those that are not too critical. Acting, story and photography above the average. Direction could have been Improved upon. Six reels. — Frank L. Browne, Cabrillo theatre. San Pedro. Cal. — General patronage. The Hoosier Schoolmaster, with a special cast.— Good show to better attendance. Pleased generally. This is a midwest classic of Indiana, and a well known book. An all star comedy put this over in good shape.— A. C. Russell. New Iris theatre, Velva. N. D. — General patronage. The Man from G-lengary, with a special cast. — An exceptionally good program picture. Don't raise your prices and it will please. The leading male actor did not take here. With a good lead it would have been far better. The logging scenes are very good. Seven reels. — W. Cruickshank, Lyceum theatre. W^ingham, Ont., (■'an. — Small town patronage. Free Air, with a special cast. — This is a good live picture with plenty of thrills. Some very good acting by new stars. A cross country auto trip by girl and her father. Get into jjlenty of trouble. Hero was always on the job to get them out. Of course he got the girl. Five reels. — F. J. O'Hara. Community theatre, Elgin, Nebr. — General patronage. The Gray Sawn, with Clair Adams. — Jusl medium. Six reels. — E. A. Armistead. Lyric theatre. Easley, S. C. — General patronage. The Mark of the Beast, with a special cast. — Good enough if they catch the idea of the play at the beginning, but some wondered what it was all about. Fair program picture. The picture has a wonderful idea in titles: when a reel finishes the titles appear on the following reel. Great idea. Six reels. — M. Bailey. Strand theatre. Dryden. Ont.. Can. — Small town patronage. Down to the Sea in Ships, with a special rast. — Played this one a little late, but it went over big. Played three days and I>acked them in. — J. B. Lima, Liberty theaxi-f. Fruit vale. Cal. — General patronage. The Mysterlons Rider, with a special