Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1922)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Oct 1922
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Oct 1922)
Leaf #:
00016
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 02, 2023
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16 MOTION PICTURE NEWS young lad from the country has to face in his invasion of a big: city. The incidents in which he participates, from the Saturday night sociable at the boarding house to the opening of a Broadway show, are presented. Culminates in a sensational intrigue on the stock market. Hero leaves no doubt as to his fitness to ascend to his wealthy uncle's mantle and wins the girl of his heart. References: Reviewed issue June 3, 1922, page 3065. First run showings, pg. 3045, June 3; 3329, June 24; 44-46, July 1; 169, July 8; 259, July 15; 348, July 22; 510, 513. July 29; 619. 621, Aug. 5; 717, Aug. 12; 873, Aug. 19; 1009. Aug. 26; 1485-6, Sept. 23, 1922. Advertising: Pages 3214-5-6-7, June 17; 30, July 1; 333, July 22; 594-5, Aug. 5; S53, Aug. 19; 1115, Sept. 2, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 355, July 22, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 175, July 8; 631, Aug. 5; 879, Aug. 19; 1015-6, 1018, Aug. 26; 1142, Sept. 2; 1377, Sept. 16; 1494. Sept. 23, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 44, July 1; 165, July 8; 512, July 29; 1486, Sept. 23. 1922. — D — DANGEROUS LITTLE DEMON, THE. Produced and Distributed by Universal. Released March 27, 1922. Star, Marie Prevost. Director, Clarence Badger. Length. 4.751 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-romance treating adventures of impressionable girl whose idea of life is to frolic in search of frivolity and romance. Treats of smart Long Island Mcietj set with financier's daughter finding expression through romance. The girl encourages her father's secretary and plays him against wealthy neighbor who treats her as a little child. The young flapper finds adventure in one mad party after another hut eventually is willing to settle down with serious neighbor. References: Reviewed issue March IS, 1922. page 1626. First run showing . pg. 2192, 2194, April 15; 2319, 2321, April 22, 1922. DARING DANGER. Produced by Cliff Smith. Distributed by American Releasing. Released March 5, 1922. Star, Pete Morrison. Director, Cliff Smith. Length, 4,669 feet. Synopsis: \ western drama, containing melodrama and a lore -tor>. Hern, a rough riding knight of the plains who is about to marry heroine, is called upon by government to put to flight a hand of cattle rustlers. During his absence, leader of hand, who poses as a church member, tries to win the heroine as his bride, but fails, and hero, after a series of narrow escapes, captures leuder ami the band. Hero receives a reward from the government and wins the girl. References: Reviewed issue July 22. 1922, page 435. Advertising: Pages 2132, April 15, 1922. DESERT BRIDEGROOM. A. Produced by Ben Wilson Prod. Distributed by Arrow. Released May 28, 1922. Star, Jack Hoxie. Director, Roy Clements. Length, 4,784 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Deals with the adventures of Jack Harkins. sheriff of Stony Ridge, who is riding the range in search of the man who wronged his sister. He incurs the enmity of group of nearby townsmen. A fight ensues and he rides away pursued by citizens. Saunders, the man he is after, about this time is forcing his attentions on Ann Carter. Hearing Harkins approaching, he rides off. Ann shields .lack from pursuers and tells him w hore to locate Saunders. .lack severely trounces him. Saunders plaj s dead and Jack is sought for murder. Ruse is explained and Jack identities himseir. All ends happily. DESERT'S CRl'CIBLE. Produced by Ben Wilson Prod Distributed by Arrow. Released April 23, 1922. Star. Jack Hoxie. Director, Roy Clements. Length. 4.749 feet Synopsis: Western drama. Star plays dual role. Jack Hardy, Sr.. sends his son We»t to make a man of him. Jack falls In love with Miss Benson, ranch secretary. Taunted by the girl he breaks an Intractable horse to prove his courage. When Tex Fuller and his gang try to get Jack, Deerfoot. hi half-breed brother, takes the missiles Intended for his brother. Jack tights the gang and brings them to Justice. But Miss Benson Is not yet won. She thinks of the girl back East to whom Jack was engaged. Jack's father arrives and announce* that he Is engaged to the Eastern girl. Mis* Benson surrenders. Ref*rencen: Rovlewed issue Sept. 23, 1922. page 149s.