Exhibitors Herald and Moving Picture World (Oct-Dec 1928)

60 EXHIBITORS HERALD and MOVING PICTURE WORLD November 24, 1928 fine. One of the best pictures we ever played. 100 per cent satisfaction here. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. WATERFRONT: Mulhall-Mackaill— A fairly good comedy drama spoiled by poor photography. Why do they do it? We had better photography twenty years ago. This picture is very dark in spots. Six reek. — Albert Metzger, Fairy theatre, Knox, lnd. — Small town patronage. Fox SHARP SHOOTERS: Special cast — November 4. Not much of a picture for a Sunday show. In fact we were very much disappointed. — F. O. Litsch, Royal theatre, Hopkins, Mo. — General patronage. DON'T MARRY: Special cast — A good little comedy enjoyed by all who saw it. Only a small crowd out as it was not advertised properly on account of the exchange sending out as a substitute picture. Six reels. — F. O. Litsch, Royal theatre, Hopkins, Mo. — General patronage. STREET ANGEL: Gaynor-Farrell — 35%. November 5-6. Cannot say too much for this delightful picture. Gaynor and Farrell repeat their unforgettable performance of "Seventh Heaven," and theme song, "Angela Mia," goes over big. Will draw a tear or two and please everybody everywhere. Nine reels. — 9. B. Kennedy, Selkirk theatre, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. — General patronage. NO OTHER WOMAN: Dolores Del Rio— 30%. November 4. Very weak sister. After running "Ramona" it seemed a shame to offer this one. — J. E. Ryan, Elberta theatre, Brigham, Utah. — General patronage. BLOOD WILL TELL: Buck Jones— Good Western— J. L. Seiter, Selma theatre, Selma, Cal. — General patronage. THE JOY GIRL: Olive Borden— 25%. November 2. A very fine program picture. Satisfied them all. Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. SILVER VALLEY: Tom Mix— Good Western with quite a few laughs in the beginning. — J. L. Seiter, Selma theatre, Selma, Cal. — General patronage. SQUARE CROOKS: Special cast^-30%. October 2S. Fair program picture. Did not take in enough on this picture to pay rental. Print fair. Seven reels. — Stephen G. Brenner, Eagle theatre, Baltimore, Md. — General patronage. SILK LEGS: Madge Bellamy— Another "cute" show, but not as good as "Very Confidential."— Mrs. Fred Smith, Strand theatre, Rogers, Tex.— General patronage. BLOOD WILL TELL: Buck Jones— October 25-26. A good little Buck Western. Have had better from him, but it will please his fans. Six reels. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis.— Smali town patronage. VERY CONFIDENTIAL: Madge Bellamy— Just a cute girl and cute show and a good looking man. We all enjoyed it. The kind most all folks enjoy. Nothing much to it, but entertaining.— Mrs. Fred Smith, Strand theatre, Rogers, Tex.— General patronage. COME TO MY HOUSE: Olive Borden— October 22. Did not draw them in. Star is not known well enough. Six reels. — G. S. Young, Petrolia theatre, Petrolia, Tex. — General yatronage. THE PLAY GIRL: Madge Bellamy— October 1920. Good little picture, but no drawing card at the box office. Print and photography good. Six reels. —P. G. Held, Strand theatre, Grlswold, la. — General patronage. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer EXCESS BAGGAGE: William Haines— October 31November L Now that Haines has demonstrated that he can emote and that this picture will pass muster, why not return him to his sphere. He made his reputation as a smart Alec and his followers want him to stick to his knitting. There are 1.000 extras In Hollywood that could have made this picture, but •nly one Haines to make "Telling the World," "West Point." etc. A director who would do this thing would use the Statue of Liberty for a traffic tower, or hunt rabbits with a deer gun. — J. S. Walker. Texas theatre, Grand Prairie, Tex. — -Small town patronage. WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS: Lon Chaney— I think this is the best I ever played and I have played them all. Nine reels. — Mrs. C. Knox, Star theatre, Villa Grove, 111. — General patronage. SHOW PEOPLE: Special cast— I call it good entertainment that will please your patrons. There is not much story to the picture but the stars put it over. I think William Haines has done mucn better work on other pictures, but he did not have much chance in this part. I want to say for Metro that It's the best photography that they have had for a long time for which we are very thankful. We are glad to see at least one producer try to improve their camera work. — Albert Metzger, Fairy theatre, Knox, lnd. — General patronage. LOVE: Gilbert-Garbo— Well produced, but a failure at the box office. — J. L. Seiter, Selma theatre, Selma, Calif. — General patronage. SKIRTS: Syd Chaplin— One of the best comedies we ever had. Better than many so called specials, and patrons went away feeling they had their money's worth. — Edwards & Case, Opera House, Paw Paw, 111. — General patronage. WYOMING: Tim McCoy— Tired, irksome, and all boloney. Our people could not see this from any point of view. They have gotten so that what they call "Westerns," are turned out by the ton now like the old yellow back novels of the long ago and with not near as much merit. Seven reels. — Giacoma Bros., Crystal theatre, Tombstone, Ariz. — General patronage. THE BIG CITY: Lon Chaney— 50%. October 2425. Fair Chaney, with no drawing power. Story rather confusing. Seven reels. — George Cohen, Princess theatre. West Union, la. — General patronage. THE MYSTERIOUS LADY: Greta Garbo— A very well produced and well acted picture that was apparently liked by those who came, but did a nosedive for me on Sunday and Monday. Eight reels. — P. G. Vaughan, Sun theatre, Kansas City, Mo. — General patronage. THE COSSACKS: John Gilbert— 41%. November 4-5. Heavily advertised, but did not bring us the extra business we expected. As others have reported, it is a lavish production, but falls short of being a great picture. Certainly was not lavishly lighted, in common with most of Metro's features. Print received in rather poor condition. Five reels. — Wolfe & Williams, Screenland theatre, Nevada, O. — Small town patronage. THE MYSTERIOUS LADY. Greta Garbo— Well produced picture. Our patrons do not care for this star. — J. L. Seiter, Selma theatre, Selma, Cal.— General patronage. THE BIG CITY: Lon Chaney— 50%. Not up to Chaney standard. — J. E. Ryan, Elberta theatre, Brigham, Utah. — General patronage. DETECTIVES: Dane-Arthur— 1 5%. November 1. This picture satisfied about 50%. Some said good, some said rotten, and there you are. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. THE STUDENT PRINCE: Ramon Novarro— Well produced and acted and pleased our patrons. — J. L. Seiter, Selma theatre, Selma, Cal. — General patronage. THE SMART SET: William Haines— A good little picture of its kind that seemed to please them. Six reels. — Giacoma Bros., Crystal theatre. Tombstone. Ariz. — General patronage. TELLING THE WORLD: William Haines— October 21. I consider this the best of this year's Haines pictures. Work of Anita Page very good and expect to see more of her in pictures. Satisfied a general audience very well and many favorable comments. Six reels. — E. Greenhalgh, Greenhalgh theatre. Ferron, Utah. — Small town patronage. THE COSSACKS: Gilbert-Adoree— October 10-11. Had quite a few nice comments but it failed to interest enough people to make it profitable. Eight reels. — Wilbur S. Eckard. Opera House, Ashland, O. — General patronage. THE ACTRESS: Norma Shearer— October 14-15. Nothing to this one. Just a bunch of film. There wasn't any of my patrons that liked this. Print and photography good. Eight reels. — P. G. Held, Strand theatre. Griswold, la. — General patronage. Paramount PARTNERS IN CRIME: Beery-Hatton— 43%. October 23-24. On the whole I do not think very much of this. It drew some laughs and seemed to satisfy those who are easily satisfied. The remainder went out without a word. Don't scrutinize it too closely — it's pretty shallow and verges on the silly in spots. Mostly gags. Call it an ordinary program feature and you're generous. We drew a very rotten print and had lots of practice splicing. Seven reels. — Wolfe & Williams, Screenland theatre, Nevada, 0. — Small town patronage. GET YOUR MAN: Clara Bow— 66%. October 29. Saw this picture in Augusta and booked it because I liked it. Didn't see it here so don't know how our folks liked it. Six reels. — H. B. Grice, Aiken Mills theatre, Bath, S. C. — General patronage. HALF A BRIDE: Esther Ralston— October 29-30. Ordinary. — J. S. Walker, Texas theatre. Grand Prairie, Tex. — Small town patronage. FIREMEN. SAVE MY CHILD: Berry-Hatton— 59%. November 5. Delightful comedy. Six reels. — H. B. Grice, Aiken Mills theatre, Bath, S. C— General patronage. THE CITY GONE WILD: Thomas Meighan— October 28. Very good. Six reels. — Mrs. C. Knox, Star theatre. Villa Grove, 111. — General patronage. LEGION OF THE CONDEMNED: Special cast— 66%. October 22. This is one great picture. I saw it in Augusta, also, but it was a delight to see it again. Eight reels.— H. B. Grice, Aiken Mills theatre, Bath, S. C. — General patronage. THE WATER HOLE: Jack Holt— 60%. October 31. I suppose most exhibitors were lead to believe that this picture was most all in color. I would think there is a little over one reel that is colored, but it is a good picture anyway and was good for a small raise in price for me, and most all were satisfied. Seven reels. O. A. Halstead, Cozy theatre, Duchesne, Utah. — General patronage. SHANGHAI BOUND: Richard Dix— November J. Very good picture. Pleased our patrons. Action and scenery very good. Dix usually okay here. — F. O. Litsch, Royal theatre, Hopkins, Mo. — General patronage. THE WAY OF ALL FLESH: Emil Jannings— One of the best pictures we have had for a long time. Clean and a good moral lesson for any town. The ending may seem unusual to some but it is in keeping with the theme and moral tone. If you haven't used it, get it. Jannings is fine. Eight reels. — F. O. Litsch, Royal theatre, Hopkins, Mo. — General patronage. LOVES OF AN ACTRESS: Pola Negri— A splendid picture splendidly acted. Surpassed only by an impersonation of the great French actress Rachel that was at times majestic. — A. J. Gibbons, Illinois theatre, Metropolis, 111. — General patronage. OLD IRONSIDES: George Bancroft— November 4. A fine picture. Eight reels. — Mrs. C. Knox, Star theatre. Villa Grove, 111. — General patronage. THE FLEET'S IN: Clara Bow— Very good. Patrons enjoyed it. — J. L. Seiter, Selma theatre, Selma. Calif. — General patronage. HALF A BRIDE: Esther Ralston— This started out good, but too much repeating in the last three reels, which becomes draggy. — R. K. Lattin, Strand theatre, Valparaiso, Neb. — General patronage. THE DRAG NET: George Bancroft— 48%. Nevcmber 3. Not as good as "Underworld," but drew 50% better on Saturday night. Seven reels. — Mr*. Hulda J. Green, Gem theatre, Greenriver, Utah.— General patronage. THE SECRET HOUR: Pola Negri— Poor entertainment. These kind of pictures drive customers away. — J. L. Seiter, Selma theatre, Selma, Calif.— General patronage. THE RACKET: Thomas Meighan— 49%. November 1. A good picture with Tom drawing the people again. Six reels. — Mrs. Hulda J. Green, Gem theatre, Greenriver, Utah. — General patronage. THE FIFTY FIFTY GIRL: Bebe Daniels— 1SV October 29-30. Another good Daniels comedy. An up-to-the-minute evening's entertainment with snappy sub-titles. Seven reels. — S. B. Kennedy, Gentrel theatre, Selkirk, Manitoba, anada.— General patronnge. GET YOUR MAN: Clara Bow— October 21-22. Not ae good as "Red Hair" but a very good picture. Liked by the young folks especially. This star 1» good. Six reels.— Mrs. C. Knox, Star theatre. Villa Grove, III. — General patronage. MORAN OF THE MARINES: Richard Dix— 4»%. October 17-18. Paramount's worst thus far this eeason. Ruth Elder doesn't pretend to bo an actresi, to why exploit her? Six reels.— Geo. Cohen. Prinoeu theatre. WeBt Union, la. — General patronage. THE LAST COMMAND: Emil Jannings— October 14-15. A very good picture, but did not appeal to the younger people. Not as good as "The Way « (tell em with TRAILERS ^\