Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1922)

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24 MOTION PICTURE NEWS ENCHANTMENT. Produced by Cosmopolitan Productions. Distributed by Paramount. Released Nov. 20, 1921. Star, Marion Davies. Director, Robt. G. Vignola. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: A modern big city flapper has an exaggerated idea of her own importance. Mild satire runs through the picture. Father engages handsome actor to prove to this girl that she is not as irresistible as she thinks. Aetor falls victim of her charms and they are married. # References: Reviewed issue Nov. 12, 1921, page 2601. First run showings, pg. 2534, Nov. 12; 2820, 2821, Nov. 26; 2932a, 2932d, Dec. 3; 55, Dec. 24; 236c, Dec. 31; 392, Jan. 7, 1922; 509, Jan. 14; 736, Jan. 28; 867, Feb. 4. Advertising: First page following front cover, Aug. 27; 2627, Nov. 19. Lobby Displays: Pages 3207, Dec. 17; 1236, Feb. 25. Exploitation: Pages 610, 611, Jan. 21. Prologues: Page 3198, Dec. 17. Newspaper Display: Page 236c, Dec. 31. EVERY MAN'S PRICE. Produced and distributed by J. W. Film Corp. Released Oct. 1, 1921. Star, Grace Darling. Director, Burton King. Length, 5,454 feet. Synopsis: Henry Armstrong has amassed fortune by profiteering in foodstuffs. District Attorney has sworn to put the man responsible for hoarding food in prison. Learns that it is Armstrong, father of the girl he loves, bnt goes ahead with the investigation. Armstrong is acquitted for lack of evidence. Convinced that the District Attorney cannot be bought, Armstrong releases his hoarded foodstuffs and consents to his marriage to his daughter. Advertising: Page 2020, Mar. 19, 1921. EVERYTHING FOR SALE. Produced by Realart. Distributed by Paramount. Star, May McAvoy. Director, Frank O'Connor. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: A young girl is taken from boarding school that a wealthy marriage may be arranged. Her girlhood sweetheart is taken out of the way and the girl flattered by millionaire's attentions, consents to marry him. On her marriage day the youth returns successful and she tells him of her wedding on their island rendezvous. Their rowboat floats away and they are marooned. Guests hunt for them in vain. Millionaire, exasperated, breaks engagement leaving lovers free. Society drama. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 8, 1921, page 1925. First run showings, pg. 1864, Oct. 8; 1990, Oct. 15; 2419, Nov. 5; 2818, Nov. 26; 2932a, Dec. 3; 3191, Dec. 17; 54, Dec. 24; 236c, Dec. 31. Lobby Displays: Pages 3056, Dec. 10; 512, Jan. 14. Exploitation: Pages 2155, 2156, Oct. 22; 2932g, Dec. 3; 1120, Feb. 18. EXIT THE VAMP. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by. Paramount. Released Dec. 4, 1921. Star, Ethel Clayton. Director, Frank Urson. Length 5 reels Synopsis: Tells of a family approaching the shoals of disaster owing to an erring husband who is intrigued by an adventuress. Wife decided to play the same game and win back his affections. After many complications she succeeds. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 4, 1922, page 897. First run showings, pg. 2682, Nov. 19; 3044, Dec. 10; 3188, Dec. 17; 53, Dec. 24; 236c, 236d, Dec. 31; 390, Jan. 7. 1922; 620, Jan. 21; 989, Feb. 11; 1125, Feb. 18. Advertising: Pages 2067, Oct. 22; first insert, Nov. 19; 2885, Dec. 3. Lobby Displays: Page 612, Jan. 21, 1921. Newspaper Display: Page 392, Jan. 7, 1922. Jt$ a (paramount picture