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 #:
00029
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 27 FIGHTIN' MAD. Produced by William Desmond Productions. Distributed by Metro. Released Dec. 5, 1921. Star, William Desmond. Director, Joseph J Franz. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: A returned soldier cannot settle down on the farm because of his craving: for adventure. Goes to Texas to become one of the Border Police. Whips his enemies who make him their pal. Has an adventurous time in Mexico rescuing: the heroine. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 12, 1921, page 2603. First run showings, pg. 2932a, Dec. 3; 236a, Dec. 31; 735, 737, Jan. 28, 1922; 988, Feb. 11; 1246. Feb. 25. Advertising: Pages 180, July 2; 2551, 2552, 2553, Nov. 12. Exploitation: Page 859, Feb. 4, 1922. FIRE EATER, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released December 26, 1921. Star, Hoot Gibson. Director, Reeves Eason. Length, 4,341 feet. Synopsis: A forest ranger is sent to suppress the storm of rebelion brewing among the lumberjacks. He is oppressed by the surly natives, one of whom is the father of the girl who has charmed him. Forest fire breaks out and he performs a heroic task in subduing the flames. He wins the confidence of the community and the love of the girl. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 7, 1922, page 477. First run showings, pg. 507, Jan. 14; 735, Jan. 28; 9S7. Feb. 11. Advertising: Page 3000, Dec. 10, 1921. FIRST LOVE. Produced by Realart. Distributed by Paramount. Star, Constance Binney. Director, Maurice Campbell. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: The story of a working girl, sweet, wholesome and innocent, who falls madly and blindly in love with her first " beau," and refuses to believe what her father tells her he knows about the handsome bounder. It takes estrangement from home, and months of the man's deceit to convince her at last that her first love was blind, and that a worthier love awaits her. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 28, 1922, page 776. First run showings, pg. 236d, Dec. 31; 618, Jan. 21. Advertising: Pages 2756, Nov. 26; 3123, Dec. 17. FIVE DAYS TO LIVE. Produced and distributed by R-C Pictures. Released Jan. 8, 1922. Star, Sessue Hayakawa. Director, Norman Dawn. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: A drama of the Orient with an all-Oriental cast. Young Chinese carver of idols is in love with a little slavey. Agrees to take place of condemned pirate and be executed in his stead for culprit's money and jewels. He buys his loved one's freedom and is given five days to live according to Chinese custom. The pirate dies before date set for execution, therefore the hero is not guillotined. Lovers are united in happy ending. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 21. 1922, page 645. Advertising: rages 18, 19, Dec. 24; 352, 353, Jan. 7; 47S, Jan. 14; 698, 699, Jan. 28. FLOWER OF THE NORTH. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Released Dec. 4, 1921. All star cast. Director, David Smith. Length, 7 reels. Synopsis: James Oliver Curwood's story dealing with the land " north of 53 " in the summertime. Young Easterner takes charge of enterprise in the Canadian Northwest, endeavoring to secure right of way on property owned by Frenchman with traditional beliefs. Successful in enterprise assisted by a native girl. Admiration between the two develops into love and brings about happy conclusion. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 28. 1922, page 771. First run showings, pg. 392, Jan. 7; 620, Jan. 21; 735. Jan. 28. Advertising: Pages 3004, 3005, Dec. 10; 3133, Dec. 17; 522, Jan. 14. Newspaper Display: Page 1246. Feb. 25, 1922. FOOLISH AGE, THE. Produced by Hunt Stromberg Productions. Distributor) by R-C Pictures. Released Oct. 16, 1921. Star, Doris May. Director, William A. Setter. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: An irrepressible girl upon receiving her diploma from college proceeds to carry out her ideas of bettering mankind. Her relatives call her young and foolish, and she appreciates that she has been unconventional when her new friends impose upon her. Modern comedy -drama. References : Reviewed Issue Oct 22. 1921. page 2190 First run showings, pg. 2283. 228 1, 2285. Oct 29; 2417. Nov 5; 2535. Nov. 1 2 ; pg. 2683. Nov. 19; 2932c, Dee. 3; 8044, Dee 10; 236a. Dec. 31. Advertising: Pages 1302, Sept. 10; 1582, Sept. 24; 1713. Oct. I; 2072, Oct. 22. Exploitation : Pages 1*545, Nov. 12; 2829, Nov. 2C; 3050, 3053, Dec 10 515 Jan. 14; 613, Jar. 21. Prologues: Page 3207, Dec. 17, 1921. Newspaper Display: Pages 2419, Nov. 5; 3043, Dec. 10; 55. Dec 24 619 Jan. 21.