Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1923)

BOOKING GUIDE 37 CANYON OF THE FOOLS. Produced by R-C Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Star, Harry Carsy. Director, Val Paul. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama carrying intrigue based upon capture of bandits and flavored with romance. Adapted from Richard Matthew Hallet's novel. Hero has been framed and goes West to search for the man responsible for his disgrace. Meets his old sweetheart, who is the fiancee of the villain, the latter appearing under an assumed name. The hero gets involved in a quarrel between Mexican lovers and is locked up, but Sheriff allows him his freedom if he will capture the bandits. The hero succeeds after many difficulties and exposes the real crook. He wins the girl. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 3, 1923, page 587. First Run Showings: Page 1162, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 39, Jan. 6; 270, Jan. 20; 408-9, Jan. 27; 654, Feb. 10, 1923. CAPTAIN FLY-BY-NIGHT. Produced by R.-C. Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released, Dec. 24, 1922. Star, Johnnls Walker. Director, William K. Howard. Length, 4,900 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama. From story by Johnston McCulley, Unfolds the adventures of a daring young swashbuckler In olden California during the era of Spanish domination in 1824. Two strangers come to one of the guard houses at the Presidio and it is about their activities and mistaken identities that the plot revolves. One cabellero is sought after as the bandit while another is believed by the Senorita to be Rocha, her betrothed. It is finally discovered that the supposed bandit is really Rocha, and he puts an end to Fly-By-Night. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3385. First Run Showings: Page 928, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Pages 728,734, Aug. 12; 2890, Dec. 9; 3169, Dec. 23; 3308-9, Dec. 30, 1922; 162, Jan. 13, 1923. CATCH MY SMOKE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released, Dec. 3, 1922. Star, Tom Mix. Director, William Beaudine. Length, 4,070 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama based upon cattle rustling. Cowboy soldier returns from war to find his horse mistreated and his ranch in possession of a pretty girl. He suspects something is wrong. The foreman is responsible for the villainy and is determined to get rid of the girl because the ranch has proven valuable through the discovery of oil. The hero masquerades under an assumed name and restores order. He is compelled to rescue the kidnapped girl and beat the enemies single-handed. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 13, 1923, page 231. First Run Showings: Pages 185, Jan. 13; 441, Jan. 27, 1923. CAUGHT BLUFFING. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released, Sept. 18, 1922. Star, Frank Mayo. Director, Lambert Hillyer. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Melodrama laid in Alaska. Revolves around fight of two men for a girl. Situation of cheating at cards furnishing the climax. Gambler boasts reputation of playing fair. Occasion arises where he has to resort to underhand card play for the first time in his career to save the Ufa and honor of the only girl who ever fascinated him. After "a bit of misunderstanding she appreciates him and love triumphs. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 23, 1922, page 1505. First Run Showings: Pages 1370, Sept. 16; 1608, Sept. 30; 1748, Oct. 7, 1922. Advertising: Pages 118, July 8; 380, July 22; 573, Aug. 5; 934, Aug. 26; 1201, Sept. 9. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 2022, Oct. 21, 1922. CHALLENGE, THE. Produced by Star Productions, Inc. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released, Nov. 26, 1922. Star, Dolores Cassinelli. Director, Tom Terriss. Length, 5,052 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Derives its title from the many sides of a man's nature— the challenge of hate, jealousy, etc. Story has to do with Barbara, hostess at a fashionable Adirondack Mountain hotel, and her two suitors, an artist and a banker. She marries the artist. But the banker has not lost heart. His tactics are deep and subtle. He throws money in the way of the artist, who spends it recklessly. He sees to it that Barbara is offered her old place. Through reverses Barbara remains steadfast in her duty to her husband. Banker resists temptation and finally brings about happy ending for husband and wife. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 10, 1923, page 706. CHRISTIAN, THE. . Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Jan 28, 1923. With Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Gareth Hughes, Phyllis Haver and Mahlon Hamilton. Director, Maurice Tourneur. Length, 8,333 feet.