Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1924)

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Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture news booking guide
Date:
Apr 1924
Publisher:
New York : Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1924)
Leaf #:
00019
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema, Year Book, and Hollywood Studio System
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:
May 30, 2024
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BOOKING GUIDE 1? ZANE GREYS THE CALLof the CANYON WuA Richard Dix Lois Wilson & (paramount Qiclure after the wave of patriotism has died out, and finds himself neglected. To save his life, he is forced to go west, where he is followed by the girl. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 22, 1923, page 2900. First Run Showings: Pages 2880, Dec. 22; 2997, 2999, Dec. 29, 1923; 58, Jan. 5; 156, 159, Jan. 12; 262. Jan. 19; 375-6, Jan. 26; 499, Feb. 22; 737-8, Feb. 16; 969, Mar. 1; 1087, Mar. 8; 1195, Mar. 15, 1924. Advertising: Page insert, Sept. 1; 2176, Nov. 10; 2617-8, Dec. 8; 2720, Dec. 15; 2931, 2933, Dec. 29, 1923; 5, Jan. 5; 107, Jan. 12; 793, Feb. 23, 1924. Newspaper Displays: Page 1193, Mar. 15, 1924. CAMEO KIRBY. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corp. Released, Oct. 21, 1923. "With John Gilbert, Gertrude Olmsted and Jean Arthur. Director, John Ford. Length. 6,931 feet. Theme: Romantic melodrama of early days on Mississippi steamboats when gambling prevailed. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 27. 1923, page 2014. First Run Showings: Pages 2365. Nov. 17; 2462. Nov. 24; 2558-9, Dec. 1; 2667, Dec. 8; 2787, Dec. 15, 1923; 59, Jan. 5; 261, Jan. 19; 376, Jan. 26; 856, Feb. 23, 1924. Advertising: Three page insert. June 30; 149, July 14; 250, July 21; 354, 256-7, July 28; 470, Aug. 4; 612, 614-5, Aug. 11; 724, Aug. 18; 852, Aug. 25; 1012, Sept. 1; 1610, Oct. 6; 1742, Oct. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 2891. Dec. 22, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 258, Jan. 19, 1924. CAPTAIN KLEIN SCHMIDT'S ADVENTURES IN THE FAR NORTH. Produced by Capt. Kleinschmidt and Max Fleischer. Distributed by DeeBradford Corp. Released, Sept. 1, 1923. Director, Capt. F. E. Kleinschmidt. Length, 5 reels. Theme: This is purely an adventure story interspersed with comedy. It is a series of scenes together with experiences, seals, sea lions, walruses, bears and whales. References: First run showings: Page 1088, Mar. 8, 1924. Advertising: Page 358, July 28, 1923. CHAPTER IN HER LIFE, A. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released, Sept. 17, 1923. Featuring Claude Gillingwater and Jane Mercer. Director, Lois Weber. Length, 6 reels. Theme: Drama adapted from Clara Louise Burnham's novel, "Jewel." Wealthy and disgruntled Mr. Evringham resents a visit of oldest son's wife and daughter until youngest son's daughter brightens household; reunites son and father and brings general happiness. References: First' Run Showings: Pages 1312, Sept 15; 1764c, Oct. 13; 1884, Oct. 20; 2025, Oct. 27; 2121, Nov. 3; 2998-9, Dec. 29, 1923; 1087, Mar. 8, 1924. Advertising: Pages 386, Jan. 27; 1230, Mar. 17; 2716, June 9; 3016, June 30; 12, July 7; 494, Aug. 4; 597, 600, Aug. 11; 825, Aug. 25; 985, Sept. 1; 1374, Sept. 22; 1493, Sept. 29; 1592, Oct. 6; 1708, Oct. 13; 1942, Oct. 27; 2178, Nov. 10; 2298, Nov. 17; 2520, Dec. 1, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2372, Nov. 17. 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1885. Oct. 20. 1923.