Motion Picture News (Sept-Oct 1919)

2870 Motion Picture News Exhibitors' Own Box Office Reports (Conlixucil Jntin jitif/c 2S<>S) PICTURE BRAND STAR RELEASED PLAN BOOK PICTURE BRAND STAR RELEASED PLAN BOOK FIRING LINE, THE (PARAMOUNT-ARTCRAFT SPECIAL) IRENE CASTLE (JULY 6) JULY 19 •' Chambers story makes splendid picture." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — " A very ordinary story. Novelty as a fashion show. Not a special by any means. Average business two days, poor business one." ■' Very satisfactory ; well directed, exquisite sets and locations. Met with general good comments. Big business seven days." Gpnsensus — " Oood picture, good puller." FODLS AND THEIR MONEY (METRO) EMMY WEHLEN (JUNE 16).... JUNE 28 " Fairly clever satire on the neu ly-rich." — M. P. News. Exhil)itor Comment — " Very good. Bug business two days." " Played It with another feature to big business two days and average one day." " A very good . . lull' I 'lil.vi'd i t t li ri'"' iIm \ s. tn liif; hiisiiii'ss t W'l il;iys iind M vi-|-;if;e husiiii's^ mji-."' '.'OHX /I.VH . — ■■ Oond pirtiii r, i)i„„t i-iilii I FOR A WOMAN'S HONOR (ROBERTSON-COLE) H. B. WARNER (SEPTEMBER 14) SEPT. 27 " J Ills mini siTixtii III xl Hill III I mux." .1/. /'. .\cicx. FORBIDDEN (JEWEL-UNIVERSAL) MILDRED HARRIS (SEPT. 8) SEPT. 6 " Drama that may please some audiences." — M. P. Newt. Kxhihitor Conmu'iit — " I'^ino picture mid they liked it. " " Did veiy well for us. Not au exceptional feature by any means," but on the whole seemed to please. Average business three da.vs." ConscnguK — Good picture, ariragc puller." FOREST RIVALS (WORLD) ARTHUR ASHLEY-DOROTHY GREEN (SEPTEMBER IS) SEPT. 20 " It orlil ujjfis romance in Ciiniidian wHds." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — "Story poor; did not draw here. Poor business two dMvx." FOUR FLUSHER, THE (METRO) HALE HAMILTON (AUGUST 18) AUG. 30 " Star's personality lifts frail picture." — M. P. News. lOxliiliitor Coninient — " .lust a lair |)r(israni jjieture. Average business." GAMBLERS, THE (VITAGRAPH HARY MOREY AUG. 2 " A oompelUng drama of business life." — M. P. News. GATES OF BRASS (KEENAN-PATHE) FRANK KEENAN (JULY 6) JULY 5 " An interesting and dramatic photoplay." — M. P. News. GIRL ALASKA, THE (WORLD) LOTTIE KRUSE (AUGUST 18) AUG. 23 " Picturesque appeal in World's latest." — M. P. News. GIRL AT BAY, A (VITAGRAPH) CORINNE GRIFFITH JUNE 28 " A Aeteetive story of the better class " — M. P. News. GIRI^ (PARAMOUNT) MARGUERITE CLARK (JUNE 29) JULY 12 " Olyae Fitch play makes good picture." — M. P. News. E^xblbitor Comment — " Good Clark picture that seemed to plecde everybody. Big business three days in conjunction with Arbucicle comedy." " A very good picture, liked by everyone. Played it a full week to extra big business two days and big business live days." " Medium picture, average business." Coa9«nsu» — " Good picture, good puller." GIRL-WOMAN, THE (VITAGRAPH) GLADYS LESLIE AUG. 9 " Gladys Leslie has mild offering here." — M. P. News. GRAY HORIZON, THE (ROBERTSON-COLE) SESSUE HAYAKAWA (AUGUST 18) AUGUST 16 " Genuine drama in Haiiaknwa's Intext." — M . P. Aew». GRIM GAME. THE (PAiRAMOUNT-ARTCRAFT) HOUDINI (SEPT. 14).. SEPT. 13 " Series of rapid thrills that icill entertain." — M. P. News. HAPPINESS A LA MODE (SELECT) CONSTANCE TALMADGE (JUNE IS) JUNE 28 " Society comedy presented very entertainingly." — M. P. News. HAY-FOOT STRAW-FOOT (INCE-PARAMOUNT) CHARLES RAY (JUNE 22) JULY 5 "Charles Ray stands head and shoulders above story." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Coninient — '• Storv nut of date, fair business." HEART OF YOUTH, THE (PARAMOUNT) LILA LEE (AUGUST 31) SEPT. 20 "IStmi'iii nil iiii/fjiiixi re lilnr iiiri itir ' — K /' \ HEARTSEASE (GOLDWYN) TOM MOORE (AUGUST 1) SEPT. 6 " Correct screening of stage drama." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Coniinent — " -\ very {jood picture. Extra big business three davs." HER GREATEST PERFORMANCE (TRIANGLE) ELLEN TERRY (AUGUST 24) AUG. 16. • Driimdtic rehicle peculinrUi xiiitnhle for xtar." HER PURCHASE PRICE (ROBERTSON-COLE-EXHIBITORS MUTUAL) BBSSIE BARRISCALE (SEPTEMBER 1) SEPT. 6 " Majority will enjoy this picture." — M. P. News. HIS BRIDAL NIGHT (SELECT) ALICE BRADY (JULY 14) AUG. 9 " Rollicking farce is decided entertaining." — M. P. News. HIS FATHER'S WIFE (WORLD) JUNE ELVIDGE (SEPT. 8) SEPT. 13 • -^tar has a satisfying offering." — M P Neirs. HIS MAJESTY THE AMERICAN (UNITED ARTISTS) DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS (SEPTEMBER 7) SEPT. 27 '■ Will royiMcr heavily nith Paii baiik.s fans." — M. /'. \'cws. Exhibitor Comment — " Played this picture one week to big business." " Undoubtedly the best picture star has made. Big production with snap and action in every foot of eight reels. Would like to see more like it. Extra bis business two days, big business five." Ciinxcnsus — " Excellent picture, big puller." HOME (JEWEL-UNIVERSAL) MILDRED HARRIS (AUGUST 31) AUG. 30 " Human story has heart appeal and a moral." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — " A real story with heart interest and real people. Pleased all. Extra big business three days." " Average business." " Poor business two days." Consensus — " Fine picture, big puller." HOME WANTED (WORLD) MADGE EVANS (JUNE 30) JULY 5 " Madge Evans appears in familiar child recipe." — M. P. News. HOODLUM, THE (FIRST NATIONAL) MARY PICKFORD (SEPT. 1)....SEPT. 13 " Many comedy situations, will entertain." — M. P. News. HORNET'S NEST, THE (VITAGRAPH) EARLE WILLIAMS JULY 19 " Society-crook drama of interest." — M. P. News. HOUSE OF INTRIGUE. THE (ROBERTSON-COLE) SPECIAL CAST (SEPTEMBER 21) SEPT. 27 • U (/( riiti iliiiii mitnii mill is ilifferent." — .1/. l>. \eus. HUSHED HOUR, THE (GARSON PRODUCTIONS) BLANCHE SWEET (AUGUST 24) AUG. 23 " Drama has many good qualities." — M. P. News. Exltil)ilor Comment — "Extra bij; business six days, bio l)usiness one d;iy." IN HIS BROTHER'S PLACE (METRO) HALE HAMILTON (JULY 14).!.. JULY 26 " Story by Hale Hamilton, fairly interesting." — If. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — " Went over big with another feature. Extra big business two days." " Some picture. Went over like a house on Are. Extra big business two days." Consensus — " Splendid picture, bio puller." LAST OF THE DUANES, THE (FOX) WILLIAM FARNUM (OCTOBER 12) SEPT. 27 ■ I'tinniiti IX /(i.v l irili self in ririil iir.^trni " — 1/ /' Vcic.v LA BELLE RUSSE (FOX) THEDA BARA (SEPTEMBER 21) SEPT. 20 " Theda Burn appears in obvious domestic driima." — M. P Neios LITTLE BROTHER OF RICH, A (UNIVERSAL) SPECIAL CAST (JULY 7) JULY S Adaptation of Patterson story is mild." — M. P. News. LITTLE DIPLOMAT, THE (PATHE) BABY MARIE OSBORNE (JUNE 15) MAY 31 " Little star's pranks are subordinated for Crook melodrama." — M. P. News. LONE STAR RANGER, THE (FOX) WILLIAM FARNUM (JUNE 29).... JULY S " Zane Grey's story looks good with Farnum." — U. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — " Pleased everybody to big business. Public liked it better than a lot of the late Farnum features. Big business two days." " Put this one over on its merits. Bill Farnum at his best and picture pleased every patron. More pictures like this and there would be some satisfaction in being a manager. Extra big business three days." " The best Farnum picture In a long time. Big business three days." "Four days to splendid (big) business. Great picture for this star." CiitiKensuK — " Kxcellent picture, bio puller." LOOT (UNIVERSAL) ORA CAREW (SEPTEMBER 21) SEPT. 27 ■•I'riiul; niilnilnimii mis itn serious mntni iits," — M. /'. \eus. , LOST BATTALION, THE (W. H. PRODUCTIONS) SPECIAL CAST (SEPTEMBER 8) SEPT. 20 ■ {^ii'juIiI iHilL .itruni/ and is ven/ pleaninq." — W. /■". \ews. LOUISIANA (PARAMOUNT) VIVIAN MARTIN (JULY 20) AUG. 2 ■ Virian Martin's newest is strong in sentiment." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — " Fair picture, average business." LOVE AND THE WOMAN (WORLD) JUNE ELVIDGE (JUNE 23) JUNE 28 • Working girl from poverty to riches." — M. P. News. LOVE BURGLAR, THE (PARAMOUNT) WALLACE REID (JULY 13) AUG. 9 •• Crook melodrama has moments of interest." — M. P. News. E.\liibit(ir dimnicnt — " Very good. Big business two days, iivenige one." LOVE CHEAT, THE (PATHE) HALE-CAPRICE (AUGUST 24) AUG. 16 ■ Friiit sliiry of siii iety unit sentiment." — M. P. News. LOVE IS LOVE (FOX) RAY-FAIR (AUGUST 17) AUG. 23 " Mild character study ; should satisfy." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — "Nothing to this picture. People walked out on It." "Pair picture, average business." Consensus — " Fair picture, average puller." LOVE'S PRISONER (TRIANGLE) OLIVE THOMAS (JUNE 8) JUNE 7 " Star appears in a society-crook picture." — if. P. News. Exliibiior Comment — " Nothing to this picture. Poor business." LYONS MAIL, THE (TRIANGLE) H. B. IRVING (AUGUST 3) AUG. 2 •' Englinh picture presents H. B. Irving." — M. P. Neics. MAN BENEATH, THE (ROBERTSON-COLE) SESSUE HAYAKAWA (JULY 6) JULY 5 "Dramatic photoplay that may generally satisfy." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — " Very good, should please the average audience. Average business four days." MAN WHO STAYED AT HOME (METRO) BAGGOT-WHITNEY (JULY 6) JUNE 28 " Adaption of spy play makes belated appearance." — M. P. Newt. MAN WHO WON, THE (VITAGRAPH) HARRY MOREY JULY 5 " Harry Morey is conspicuous in mystery story f" — M. P. Newt. MAN'S COUNTRY, A (ROBERTSON-COLE) ALMA RUBENS (JULY 12).. JULY IJ " Alma Rubens stars in Western thriller." — M. P. News. MAN'S DESIRE (ROBERTSON-COLE) LEWIS S. STONE (JULY 20) JULY 19 " Melodramatic story of love and vengeance." — U. P. News. MAN'S FIGHT, A (UNITED) DUSTIN FARNUM (AUGUST 11) AUG. 23 " An average Western melodrama." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Coninient — "Splendid picture to average business three days." "A very good picture. Farnum laid away his cowboy suit to good advantage. Big business two days."" Consensus — " (liioil nieturr. i/ooil puller." MARKET OF SOULS, THE (INCE-PARAMOUNT-ARTCRAFT) DOROTHY DALTON (SEPTEMBER 7) SEPT. 20 " Uii/li qiiiility drama oj ijreat appeal." — M. P. News. MEN, WOMEN AND MONEY (PARAMOUNT) ETHEL CLAYTON (JUNE 8) JULY S " Ethel Clayton shines in Cosmo Hamilton story." — If. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — '" Disappointing, poor business." " Big business two days." OitnxPnKiix — '• Goorl picture, r/ood puller." MERRY GO ROUND. THE (FOX) PEGGY HYLAND (SEPTEMBER 21) SEPT. 27 " I'l 'iuii Hiiliniil stills ill II i/iipsii role." — If P. .\eir.f. MICROBE, THE (METRO) "VIOLA DANA (JULY 21) AUG. 2 •• Viola Dana brinns charm to glad picture." — If. P. Neirs. MIRACLE MAN. THE (PARAMOUNT-ARTCRAFT SPECIAL) SPECIAL CAST (SEPTEMBER 7) SEPT. 6 " Decidedly distinct:' e and tremendous production." — M. P. News. MISLEADING WIDOW, THE (PARAMOUNT-ARTCRAFT) BILLIE BURKE (AUGUST 31) SEPT. 13 " Excellent comedy marks star's return." — M. P. Neics. MY LITTLE SISTER (FOX) EVELYN NESBIT (JUNE IS) JUNE 28 " Picture of missing girl decidedly worth while." — M. P. Newt. Exhibitor Comment — "' Forget Evelyn Nesbit and cause the public to forget her and the picture will get the money and please them. It is some picture and should be a winner anywhere. Extra big business three days."' "' Nesbit no card for us. .\verage business two days." " Although E>veiyn Nesbit is not liked here we did an extra big business for four days with this feature and ' The Wilderness Trail ' with Tom Mix." Consensus — " Oood picture, good puller." NUGGET NELL (PARAMOUNT) DOROTHY GISH (JULY 13) AUG. 9 " Travesty on melodrama; will amuse." — M. P. News. Exhibitor Comment — " Very poor picture with three days of cool weather. Average business three days." " Too much burlesque. Average business three days." Consensus — Arerai/c picture, avcmgc puller." OH BOY (CAPELLANI-PATHE) JUNE CAPRICE-CREIGHTON HALE (JUNE 22) JUNE 21 "ilu.ticnl plan looks rather heavy as a picture." — M. P. News. ONE OF THE FINEST (GOLDWYN) TOM MOORE (JUNE 9) JUNE U " Tom Moore p/ea-ve.s in a romance that is quite obvious." — M. P. Neirs. Exhibitor Comment — " Well named one of the finest Pleased all. Big business for summer." "One of the best and cleanest pictures I have ever run. Tom Moore was good. Big business three days." "A very good entertainment bui something was wrong. Did just average business." " GocS picture, star splendid. Big business two days." Consensus — " Excellent picture, big puller." ONE-THINGAT-A-TIME-O'DAY (METRO) BERT LYTELL (JUNE 23) JULY 5 • Clever comedy story veil produced." — M. P. \eus. Exhibitor Comment — " .\n excellent picture, patrons liked It. Better than the ' Spender '." " Big business one day, average two." " One of the very best pictures we ever played. Big to extra big business two days." Consensus — "Excellent picture, good puller." OTHER HALF, THE (ROBERTSON-COLE) SPECIAL CAST (AUGUST 18). AUG. 23 " Wholesome drama worth special cx/ploitation." — M. P. Netrs. OTHER MAN'S WIFE, THE (FRANK HALL) STUART HOLMES-ELLEN CASSIDY (JUNE 29) JUNE 2l " Ijookx like a u inner of unuxunl interest." — If. P. Ycirs. Exhibitor Comment — " Interesting subject, well directed and splendidly acted. Pleased generally to fine patronage. Exfra big business." Box Office Reports continued on page 2872