Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1922)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Apr 1922
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1922)
Leaf #:
00017
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System, Early Cinema, and Year Book
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Motion Picture News was the leading film industry trade journal during the 1920s. Founded in 1908 as a counterweight to the dominant Moving Picture World, the News was the voice for the independent, non-Trust, producers. Later Motion Picture News expanded its coverage to the entire industry, supporting the independent exhibitor with objective film reviews, summaries of programs at theatres across the nation, activities of regional exchanges in the cities with regional exchanges, and excellent coverage of the coming of sound and screenings and stage shots at the major New York City theatres. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
December 03, 2023
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BOOKING GUIDE IS BE MY WIFE. Produced 'by Max Linder. Distributed by Goldwyn. Released Dec, 1921. Star and director, Max Linder. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Matrimonial farce comedy based upon outwitting a watchful aunt by an irrepressible nephew. His object is to outwit her in winning: her niece. Hero gets into many adventures before he finally succeeds. References: Reviewed issue June 18, 1921, page 3675; and issue June 25, 1921, page 117. Advertising: Page 1719, Oct. 1, 1921. BESIDE THE BONNIE BRIER BUSH. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Nov. 13, 1921. All star cast. Director, Donald Crisp. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Adapted from Ian MacXaren's book of same name. Visualizes Scottish life in a typical town. There is a romance which is not encouraged by a stern, relentless father. However, he eventually sees the light of understanding. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 10, 1921, page 3104. First run showings, pg. 2932c, Dec. 3; 3042, Dec. 10; 3189, Dec. 17; 236B, 236c, Dec. 31. Advertising: Pages 2066, 2068, Oct. 22. Exploitation: Page 976, Feb. 11. BETTER MAN, THE. Produced by Selig and Rork. Distributed by Aywon Film Corp. Released Jan. 1, 1922. Star, Snowy Baker. Director, "Wilfred Lucas. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: The story revolves around a fighting rector who, because of his modern ideas is unliked by his congregation. He is transferred, but becoming interested in Muriel Hammond, owner of a neighboring ranch, he elects to protect her at all costs. In the new town he is threatened by a viciow. element if he attempts to hold services but quietly goes ahead. The girl looks upon him as a coward. In a series of fights he eventually triumphs and proves himself the better man. Western drama. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 24, 1921, page 132. BEYOND. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount Released Oct. 30, 1921. Star, Ethei Clayton. Director, William D. Taylor. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: An "Enoch Arden " plot with a theme pertaining to spiritualism given prominence. Star plays the role of a young English woman who has many trials before fate allows her to live happily. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 17, 1921, page 1543. First run showings, pg. 1736, 1737, Oct. 1; 2148, Oct. 22; 2417, 2418, Nov. 5; 2819, Nov. 26; 3045, Dec. 10; 508, Jan. 14. Advertising: Pages 617, July 30; first page after front cover, Aug. 27; 1543, Sept. 17. BEYOND THE RAINBOW. Produced and distributed by R-C Pictures. Released Feb. 19, 1922. All star cast. Director, Wm. Christy Cabanne. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Young stenographer is support of invalid brother. Fate takes her to reception of notables of big city. She is attracted to man who is accused of shooting a gnest during the festivities. Mystery is finally cleared up when one of the other guests confesses. Two lovers are united with invalid boy in the mountains where sister had striven to send him for his health. Mystery drama. References: Reviewed issue March 4, 1922. page 1362. Advertising: Pages 1190, 1191, Feb. 25, 1922. THE BIGAMIST. Produced by George Clark productions. Ltd. Distributed by R-C Pictures. Released Feb. 12. 1922. Star. Ivy Duke. Director. Guy Newal. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Wife suddenly learns that her supposed husband lias a first wife who refuses to divorce him. To leave him means to leave her children, so she remains in his house. The two quarrel eventually and the husband leaves her. Reconciliation is brought about through the efforts of young admirer of the wife. The first wife dies and the husband is left free to marry the woman he loves. Domestic drama laid in Southern France. References: Reviewed issue of April S. 1922. page 2099. • BILLY JIM. Produced by Fred Stone Productions. Distributed by R-C Pictures. Released Jan. 29, 1922. Star, Fred Stone. Director, Frank Borzage. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Hero plays part of love-sick cowboy, whose experiences while seeking the heart of the daughter of wealthy Westerner furnish greater part of story interest. Gives star opportunity to display skill at horsemanship