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BOOKING GUIDE
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RAGGED HEIRESS, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released March 19, 1922. Star, Shirley Mason. Director. Harry Beaumont. Length, 5 reels.
Synopsis: Heart interest story of orphan girl reunited to father after a series of unhappy incidents. Carries dominant note of pathos balanced with humor. Also contains romance. Orphan girl is left in care of vicious relatives by father who is sentenced to long term in prison. She runs away and is reared as daughter of her father's former housekeeper, later returning as young girl to uncle's house as a domestic. Her father is released from prison and comes to claim his child who is passed off as his own, the relatives thinking her a stranger. Letter from old housekeeper is found happily clearing up mystery.
References: Reviewed issue March 25, 1922, page 1766. First run showings, pg. 513, July 29; 1258, Sept. 8, 1922.
Advertising: Page 1689, March 25, 1922.
REAL ADVENTURE, THE. Produced by Florence Vidor Productions. Distributed by Associated Exhibitors through Pathe. Released May 28, 1922. Star, Florence Vidor. Director, King Vidor. Length, 4,932 feet.
Synopsis: Drama of married life. Deals with the adventures of a young wife who realizes that her husband wants her to share his heart but not his brain. She attempts to study law so that she can be of help to him, but he ridicules this idea and she gives it up. At length, after several dramatic scenes, she starts for New York, leaving a note stating she will return when she has ** earned the right " to be her husband's partner and pal as well as his plaything. She becomes a success in the theatrical world. The husband realizes his mistake and there is a reconciliation. Snowstorm scenes and the rehearsals in a Broadway theatre among the highlights.
References: Reviewed issue May 27, 1922. page 2973. First run 6howings, pg. 167, July 8; 260, July 15; 618, Aug. 5; 873, Aug. 19, 1922.
Advertising: Pages 2914-5, May 27, 1922.
RECKLESS YOUTH. Produced by Selznick. Distributed by Select. Released March 30, 1922. Star, Elaine Hammerstein. Director, Ralph Ince. Length, 5,700 feet.
Synopsis: Modern society drama. Story of physchology of modern girl's soul — the self -centered flapper, who, through experience, learns to measure true values. Element of conflict and romance. Treats of a girl's selfishness — a self-interest that inspires conduct governed by a " don't care " spirit. She Anally experiences a change of heart when love comes to her through a) realization of her husband's worth and her own shallow nature.
References: Reviewed issue April 15, 1922, page 2218. First run showings, pg. 2564, May 6; 2685, May 13; 3132, June 10; 3331, June 24; 259-60, July 15; 347, July 22, 1922.
Advertising: Pages 1693. March 25; 2037, April 8, 1922.
Lobby Displays: Page 1265, Sept. 9, 1922.
REFEREE, THE. Produced by Selznick. Distributed by Select. Released May 10, 1922. Star, Conway Tearle. Director, Ralph Ince. Length, 4,665 feet. Synopsis: Human interest story balanced with humor and melodrama.