Motion Picture News (May - Jun 1926)

'Guide T 'o Gr( eai ter Profit! wi" TITLE CAST AND DIRECTOR TYPE OF STORY WHAT THEY SAY What Happened to Jones REGINALD DENNY A William A. Seiter Production From great Broadway comedv stage success Laughed their heads off. Universal sure has the pictures.** Egyptian Theatre, Ogden, XJtaU "This picture did the biggest gross business of any Denny picture. National Theatres of California, San Diego, Calif. If Universal continues to make pictures like *What Happened to Jones' their product will be at the top of the heap." Fischer Paramount Theatres, Madison, V^is. Stella Maris Mary PHILBIN A Charies Brabin Production A startling drama "Should give satisfaction at all houses large and small." M. P. News "Should prove a good attraction for the average audience." M. P. WorJd My Old Dutch May McAvoy Pat 0*MaUey A Lawrence Trimble Production From the famous song and stage play "'My Old Dutch' is a dramatic gem. Unique, tense, holds audience. Masterpiece of drama." Dtr Luxe Theatre Westcoast Langley Theatre Circuit "Fine array of good performers. Much to please many. Tells its story with original twist." E-xhibitors Daily 'Review The Man In the Saddle Hoot GIBSON A Clifford Smith Production Western adventure Hoot Gibson at his very best — in the most thrilling comedycyclone of his entire career. Wait until you see him ride in this one. The Love Thief Norman KERRY A John McDmrmott Production Adventure romance of East and West Written especially for Kerry, this story takes full advantage of the popular screen star's appearance in "The Phantom of the Opera" and "The Merry Go Round." In "The Love Thier' we are shooting straight at the heart of feminine America. Peacock Feathers Jacqueline Logan Cullen Landis A SvenJ Cade Production Drama from the famous novel ot the same name "Good direction and production. It is absorbing and a good production to talk about." Film Daily "Excellent direction. A story that holds the interest and furnishes pleasing entertainment for the majority." M. P. World The Phantom Bullet Hoot GIBSON A Clifford Smith Production Western mystery thriller The popular Hoot uncorks a few new ones in his latest wildriding, hell-bent-for-leather Western. "Box-office" is written all over it. . His People Rudolph Schildkraut Creorge Le'wis Blanche MehaSSey Virginia Bro^fvn Faire An Edward Stoman Production Great heartthrob pictures Congratulations on your wonder picture! Exhibitors mil be able to spread the butter a little thicker on their Ijread." Liberty Theatre, Plainfield, N. J. "Without question or doubt the finest feature that I have looked at this year." Jules Berinstein, William Berinstein Theatres, Elmira, N. Y. "It ha» been some time since we have played a picture on which we received so many favorable comments." Elite Theatre, Appleton, Wis. Combat House PETERS A Lynn Reynolds Production A rugged dramatic romance A surging melodrama of the Big Woods rising to a terrific climax in the biggest forest fire ever screened. Watch YourWite Virginia Valli Pat 0*Mal1ey A Svend Gade Production A romance for the whole world A smart comedy-drama of a loving pair who had to divorce each other and promptly fell in love again. "Bully comedy-drama. High speed from the beginning. Humorous batteries score without miss." }viotion Picture Neu's. Rolling Home Reginald DENNY A William A. Seiter Production Rollicking comedy A rousingly hilarious story — the infectious humor of Denny — the charm of Marian Nixon — the expert direction of William A. Seiter. Under Western Skies Norman KERRY AnEdwardSedgwickProduction Society western with scenes from Pendleton Roundup "All round good picture. Fine race. Splendid cast. Enjoyed it myself, so did everyone else." Palace Theatre, Rocltmart, Ga. "Something unusual in Western pictures. Provides excellent entertainment." Morning Telegraph, N. Y. Sporting Life Bert Lytell Marian Nixon A Maurice Tourneur Production Drury Lane melodrama "An extra good picture and pleased IOC'S." Reliance Theatre, Clermond, Fla. "This picture went over with a 'bang' at the Florence," Tom F. McDonald, Florence Theatre, Pasadena, Calif. The Calgary Stampede Hoot GIBSON A Herbert Blaehe Production Gorgeous western with thrills and stunts of Calgary Rodeo "Mr. Exhibitor can't go wrong on dating this picture." Capitol Theatre, Qlen Rose, Texas. "Broke all house records against a new show %vith free admissions." Princess Theatre, OIney. Texas. "Here's a real box office attraction. It's a sure fire business getter and will please." Star Theatre, ErsJcine, Minn. The Cohens 1 and Kelly s George Sidney Charles Murray Vera Gordon A Harry Pollard Production The greatest comedy of the age No picture in fifteen years created so much favorable comment. Every patron was delighted. Capacity and turn-away business. House was chock full. Long line extending clear to next block waited in rain to get in, hiippodrome Theatre, Williamsport, Pa. "There isn't a box-office that won't rock with laughter and profits when they play this one." Rialto Theatre, Whitestone, L.I. "The Cohens and Kellys is the only natural box office attraction. In a class by itself as a money maker." Capita and Empire Theatres, Pelcin, III. Miles Ahead of All