Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1924-Mar 1925)

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90 EXHIBITORS HERALD February 28, 1925 ■Ml Group of members of the General Federation of Women s Clubs on the steps at the famous Thomas H. Ince studio in Culver City, Cal., which has just been taken over by the Producers Distributing Corporation. It will be known in the future as the DeMille studio. the big: question now a days is how to get them in. Eight reels, — Russel Armentrout, K. • P. theatre, Pittsfield, 111. — General patronage. A SON OF THE SAHARA: Bert Lytell— This is not a sheik picture, as other exhibitors have said. It is the first picture actually made in the desert. It is well worth showing. I had many compliments on it and am glad I ran it. Fair photography. — D. H. Dorchester, Community Centre theatre, Southbury, Conn. A SON OF THE SAHARA: Bert Lytell— .-\m getting tired of running First National’s old pictures. Have too much trouble getting them through the machine. Good picture — rotten old films. We want good films that are not full of poor splices. Eight reels, — George White, Starland theatre, Stockbridge, Mich. — General patronage. PAINTED PEOPLE: Colleen Moore— Good picture. Will please. — George C. Starkey, Opera House, Montour Falls, N. Y. — General patronage. PAINTED PEOPLE: Colleen Moore — A dandy, clean wholesome picture with a dandy cast. Pleased 100 per cent. Seven reels. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. ANNA CHRISTIE: Blanche Sweet — Eight reels of junk. If they paid $100,000 for screen right of this, I can see where fools and their money are soon parted. — George White, Startland theatre, Stockbridge, Mich. — General patronage. THE LOVE MASTER: Strongheart—Vei-y good and pleased practically everybody. Even though it is now old, it should be shown in any house that has not already run it. Seven reels. — J. A. Anderson, Idylhour theatre, Edson, Alberta, Canada. ^ — Railroad patronage. THE BRIGHT SHAWL: Richard Barthelmess — A story of a Cuban revolution. I enjoyed this picture, but many complained that story was too weak. Seven reels.— R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — Small town patronage. CHASTITY : Katherine MacDonald — Poor Kate. But too late. Very pretty to look at, very good print, but her stories, I believe could be better ; picked more suitable for her. Business very poor, just because it was Kate, and at that it was better than others. Six reels. — Paul E. Gassett, Pike theatre, Coldwater, Kan. — General patronage. WHEN A MAN’S A MAN : John Bowers — “When A Man’s A Man” he’ll run this picture. One of the best buys in sight. Drew good first night, second night great, third night good. Can you beat this? Buy it; that's all. Seven reels. — George Khattar, Khattar’s theatre, Sydney, N. S. Canada. — Neighborhood patronage. THE HUNTRESS: Colleen Moore— A nice little program picture that pleased the majority. Six reels. — M. A. Manning, Opera House, Baldwin, WHs. — Small town patronage. THE HUNTRESS: Colleen Moore— A very good attraction for Sundays. Did good business Sunday. Business only fair on Monday. Six reels. — R. Pfeiffer, Princess theatre, Chilton, Wis. — ■ Small town patronage. WHY MEN LEAVE HOME: Lewis Stone— This was an A-1 picture for small town. Funny situations of married dife, and not too silly either. A good wholesome comedy drama that pleased all. Caused many a chuckle and that’s what I like to hear. It helps to express their satisfaction. Print and accessories all in dandy shape. Eight reels. — Paul E. Gassett, Pike theatre. Coldwater, Kan. — General patronage. JEALOUS HUSBANDS: Jane Novak—The only thing poor about this is the title. It kept some patrons away, as they thought it was some mush stuff. It is very entertaining and the kids as well as the grownups enjoyed it, as Benny Alexander does very good work in it. Seven reels. — H. J. Eagan, American theatre, Wautoma, Wis. — Small town patronage. WHAT A WIFE LEARNED: Florence Vidor — A fine production. They substituted this one for “Scars of Jealousy” and guess it is fully as good. Six reels. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre. Ransom, Kan. — Small town patronage. BLACK OXEN: Corinne Griffith— This one drew a good crowd, composed mostly of women, and pleased them all or nearly all. I did not care so much for it as a whole, but Corinne is easy to look at and certainly does some fine acting. Several of the men voiced the same opinion, so taken all in all this one went over pretty good. Eight reels, — M. A. Manning, Opera House, Baldwin, Wis. — Small town patronage. TWENTY-ONE : Richard Barthelmess— VeiT good ; best on the week’s run. Seven reels. — M. J. Babin, Fairyland theatre, White Castle, La. — General patronage. ASHES OF VENGEANCE: Norma Talmadge — One of the best pictures of any year. Pleased immensely. Step on this one and raise your admission price a little, then watch the crowd come to your theatre. Here’s thanks to Bill Melody for this one. Ten reels. — George Khattar, Khattar’s theatre, Sydney, N. S. Canada. — Neighborhood patronage. BOY OF MINE: Ben Alexander— A 100 per cent entertainer fi-om every angle and a good moral to the plot. Seven reels. — M. J. Babin, Fairyland theatre, White Castle, La. — General patronage. PECK’S BAD BOY: Jackie Coogan— Personally didn’t like it at all and I don't think that over 50 per cent of my adults did either. To my way of looking at this, it’s a kid’s picture. Drew a good house so I should worry. Film in very poor shape, worn and streaked and should be junked. Five reels. — G. F. Rediske, Star theatre, Ryegate, Mont. — Small town patronage. CYTHEREA: Alma Rubens — Very good pic ture and did good business. Raised the ante 5c and it worked without a kick from anyone. Used the trailer to good results. — Jack Greene, New Geneseo theatre, Geneseo, 111. — Small town patronage. THE ISLE OF LOST SHIPS: Milton SillsOne of the few sea stories that mean anything. Plenty of footage, but enough action to offset its length. Pleased nearly all who saw it. Print good. Paper good. Eight reels. — C. H. Bills, Opera House, Lenora, Kan. — Small town patronage. HER REPUTATION : May McAvoy — A dandy program picture. Pleased mostly all. A credit to any house. More like 'em and we are satisfied. W. J. Melody, St. John branch, certainly treated us right with this picture, also “When a Man’s a Man.” Seven reels. — George Khattar, Khattar’s theatre, Sydney, N. S. Canada. — Neighborhood patronage. Fox THE DEADWOOD COACH: Tom Mix— Tom’s latest and greatest of them all. Should please anywhere. Very good photography with some great shots of South Dakota’s bad lands. Doris May in support. Seven reels. — Ryan and Kundert, Empress theatre. Beresford, S. D. — General patronage. CURLYTOP: Shirley Mason — A very nice little picture that pleased the majority. Shirley is well liked here. — Jack Greene, New Geneseo theatre, Geneseo, 111. — Small town patronage. GOLD HEELS: Special cast — This is a very good horse racing picture. Action is good and quite a little comedy. Patrons remarked very favorably on this one. Racing scene is put over in good shape, but the picture in general is not as big a picture as “Checkers” was. Six reels. — N. Allermand, Star theatre. Price, Utah. — General patronage. GOLD HEELS: Special cast — Here is a picture that has everything it takes to make a picture. Lots of comedy. Seven reels. — W. J. McBrayer, Auditorium theatre. Hamilton, Mo. — General patronage. THAT FRENCH LADY: Shirley Mason— Here is a dandy little picture. Had lots and lots of good comments on it. — Jack Greene, New Geneseo theatre. Geneseo, 111. — Small town patronage. THE BRASS BOWL: Edmund Lowe— The only mistake we made was that we failed to play it as a special production. Unusually good show to splendid business in bad weather. — Sam H. Blair. Majestic theatre. Belleville, Kan. — General patronage. THE BRASS BOWL: Edmund Lowe— This is a picture that will keep your audience awake. Six reels. — W. J. McBrayer, Auditorium theatre, Hamilton, Mo. — General patronage. DAUGHTERS OF THE NIGHT: Special cast— Very ordinary. Cast unknown and is. therefore, without drawing power. Seven reels. — Ryan and Kundert, Empress theatre, Beresford, S. D. — General patronage. HONOR AMONG MEN: Edmund Lowe — Possibly all right for some localities but no attraction for our town. Did not make film rental. Anything bordering on costume or foreign no good for our clientele. This is a foreign story. Six reels. — Oscar Reinert. Elite theatre, Humboldt, Kan. — Small town patronage. IT IS THE LAW : Arthur Hohl — If you want a mystery drama that is different, get this one. It sure kept them on the edge of their seats and they all praised it as they went out. Good for any house. Seven reels. — N. Allermand, Star theatre. Price, Utah. — General patronage. THE ROUGHNECK: George O’Brien— This picture may not please the religious bunch, as there is plenty of nakedness in it. However, it is there and will satisfy 90 per cent. It is life as it is. Nothing suggestive in it. Clean and lots of action. — Jack Greene, New Geneseo theatre. Geneseo, 111. — Small town patronage. DARWIN WAS RIGHT: Special cast— The poorest of the so-called specials we have played to date in the 24-25 program. Five reels. — Ryan and Kundert. Empress theatre, Beresford, S. D. — General patronage. FLAMES OF DESIRE: Si>ecial cast— This is not a pleasing subject and is rather extreme. It is a lot better got up and photographed than their last year’s product, and looks as though they are spending a little more care and money this year. But it is wasted on this subject. Took in $20.50 in two nights. We find it necessary to