Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1924)

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 #:
00065
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 02, 2023
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BOOKING GUIDE 63 2462, Nov. 24; 2669, Dec. 8; 2998, Dec. 29, 1923; 500, Feb. 2; 632, Feb. 9; 1312, Mar. 22, 1924. Advertising: One page insert, July 28; one page insert, Nov. 3, 1923; insert, Feb. 9, 1924. ' Exploitation: Page 2799, Dec. 15, 1923. SWANSON 'Q Society Scandal Allan Dwan Production & (paramount Cpicture SOCIETY SCANDAL, A. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released, Feb. 29, 1924. Star, Gloria Swanson. Director, Allan Dawn. Length. Theme: Eternal triangle featuring intimate society life with central figure a victim of scandal when husband sues for divorce. The lawyer for the plaintiff is involved and in due time she beats him at his own game. References: Reviewed issue Mar. 22, 1924, page 1336. First run showings: Pages 1310, 1312, Mar. 22, 1924. Advertising: Pages 309, Jan. 26; 551, Feb. 9; 794, Feb. 23; 915, Mar. 1; 1035, Mar. 8; 1136, Mar. 15; 1249-50, Mar. 22, 1924. SONG OF LOVE, THE. Produced by Jos. M. Schenck. Distributed by Asso. First National. Released, Jan. 1924. Star, Norma Talmage, Directors, Chester Franklin and Frances Marion. Length, 8,000 feet. Theme: A dramatic romance of the Sahara country dealing with the uprising of native tribesmen, the wooing of an Arabian dancing girl by a member of the French secret service in order to learn of the plans of the rebel chief and how in the end this girl saves the spy's life by offering herself to the sheik. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 5, 1924, page 76. First run showings: Pages 159-60, Jan. 12; 263, Jan. 19; 375, Jan. 26; 50001, Feb. 2; 631, 633, Feb. 9; 738, Feb. 16; 856, Feb. 23; 1086-7, Mar. 8; 1195, Mar. 15; 1433, Mar. 29, 1924. Advertising: Pages 2534, Dec. 1; 2640, Dec. 8; 2760, Dec. 15; 2864, Dec. 22; 2973, Dec. 29, 1923; 237, Jan. 19; 712, Feb. 16, 1924. Lobby Displays: Page 1090, Mar. 8, 1924. Newspaper Displays: Pages 631, Feb. 9; 738, Feb. 16, 1924. SOUTH SEA LOVE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released, Nov. 25, 1"923. Star, Shirley Mason. Director, David Solomon. Length, 4,168 feet. Theme: Romance of South Seas in which a girl is left by a dying father in care of youthful trader. She learns to love him after suffering temporary disillusionment. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 22, 1923, page 2898. First run showings: Page 737, Feb. 16, 1924. SPORTING YOUTH. Produced and distributed by Universal Pictures Corp. Released, Feb. 4, 1924. Star, Reginald Denny. Director, Harry A. Pollard. Length, 7 reels. Theme: Comedy-drama of a chauffeur who is mistaken for celebrated English racing motorist. He enters his employer's car in road race and wins. He has luck with his romance, too. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 2, 1924, page 521. First run showings: Page 737, Feb. 16; 855, Feb. 23; 967, Mar. 1; 1087, Mar. 8; 1195, Mar. 15; 1312, Mar. 22; 1431. Mar. 29, 1924. Advertising: Pages 494, Aug. 4; 825, Aug. 25; 1374, Sept. 22; 1592-3,