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 #:
00061
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System, Year Book, and Early Cinema
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 59 his invention. His invention proves impractical but his sparkling witticisms gathered into book form by a young friend bring him fame and fortune. He also brings a romance to fruition. A comedy-drama. References: Reviewed issue March 11, 1922, page 1503. First run showings, pg. 3190, Dec. 17; 236a, Dec. 31. Advertising: Pages 154, July 2; 531, July 23; 1719, Oct. 1. POSSESSION. Produced by Louis Mercanton Productions. Distributed by R-C Pictures. Released Nov. 20, 1921. Star, Pauline Frederick. Director, Louis Mercanton. Length. 7 reels. Synopsis: English soldier of fortune purchases an island in the Aegean Sea and takes possession. The natives desire a native ruler and the Britisher accedes to their whims. Incidentally capitulates to the charms of a native princess and becomes involved with treacherous Turks. Adventure drama. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 12, 1921, page 2603. Advertising: Pages 2643-2646, Nov. 19; 352, 353, Jan. 7. POVERTY OF RICHES, THE. Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Nov., 1921. All star cast. Director, Reginald Barker. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Development of two families is traced and the real joys of the less financially successful family is contrasted with the hollow satisfactions that follow business success of their friends. One husband is always afraid he cannot give children the luxury he missed in his youth. When he finally decides he can afford to have children it is too late. His friends find happiness in their love for each other and for their children. Drama of family life. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 1<4 1921, page 3099. First run showings, pg. 2417, 2419, Nov. 5; 2680, Nov. 19; 2819, Nov. 26; 2992a, Dec. 3; 3188, Dec. 17; 53, Dec. 24; 735, Jan. 28; 866, Feb. 4; 989, Feb. 11. Advertising: Pages 154, July 2*; 531, July 23; 1719, Oct. 1; 1819-1822, Oct. 8; 2089-2092, Oct, 22. Newspaper Displays: Page 52, Dec. 24, 1921. POWER WITHIN, THE. Produced by Achievement Films, Inc. Distributed by Pathe. Released Dec. 18, 1921. Featuring Wm. H. Tooker, Pauline Garon and Nellie Parker Spaulding Director, Lem F. Kennedy. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Vivid account of the disasters which befall a man when he sacrifices everything for his own gain. Wealthy shipbuilder loses his fortune and his son. His daughter contracts a bad marriage. Magnate is brought to the brink of ruin before the sinister enemy is apprehended. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 28, 1922, page 771. Advertising: Pages 2705, Nov. 19; 3071, 3072, Dec. 10; 88, Dec. 24; 872, Feb. 4. PRIMAL LAW, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Sept., 1921. Star, Dustin Farnum. Director, Bernard Durning. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: A tale of danger in the West, and a man among men. Plot concerns the determination to secure title to valuable lands by a band of crooks — the property held jointly by the hero and his partner. The hero triumphs after many thrilling encounters. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 1, 1921, page 17S9. First run showings, pg. 1865, Oct. 8; 2147, Oct. 22; 2821, Nov. 26; 3044, Dec. 10; 52, 54, Dec. 24. Advertising: Page 1466, Sept. 17, 1921. PRINCE THERE WAS, A. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Jan 15, 1922. Star, Thomas Meighan. Director, Tom Forman. Length, 5,533 feet. Synopsis: Adaptation of Geo. M. Cohan's play which reveals a human interest story revolving around a rich idler who falls in love with a girl with ambition to rise above her lowly station. Hero keeps his identity hidden and plays the benefactor and helps her to market her stories by posing as the publisher. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 26, 1921, page 2875. First run showings, pg. 2818, Nov. 26; 318S, Dec. 17; 52, 53, Dec. 24; 256B, Dec. 31; 390, Jan. 7; 509, Jan. 14; 618, 620, Jan. 21; 866, 867, Feb 4; 135S, Mar. 4. Advertising Pages 617, July 30; 2067, Oct 22; 2360, Nov. 5; rirst insert, Nov. 19; 2993. Dec. 10; 143. Dec, 31. PRODIGAL JUDGE, THE. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Released Feb. 19, 1922, Jean Paige and all star cast. Director, Edward Jose. Length 7 reels,