Motion Picture News (Jan-Feb 1922)

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February 25, 1922 BOX OFFICE SUCCESS Let the exhibitor tell you how much money it has made for him and how it pleased his patrons . Read the telegrams . PHENOMENAL BUSINESS Baltimore, Md., Jan. 24, 1922. J. D. Williams, Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 6 West 48th Street, New York. “ Stardust ” just finished phenomenal week’s business at the Rivoli, turning them away at every night performance. Last night of week’s engagement box offices stopped selling tickets at seven-forty-five and hundreds were turned away. Compelled to call for extra police to turn away those waiting in line for a block and a half at both box offices, and who couldn’t get in. Unanimously declared a great picture by the press and public. In my opinion it is a box office attraction that every franchise holder should lose no Time in booking to stimulate his business. (Signed) GUY L. WONDERS. TREMENDOUS CROWDS Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 23. J. D. Williams, Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 6 West 48th Street, New York. “ Stardust ” highly successful. Crowds were tremendous. Miss Hampton a big hit. HARRY DAVIS, Grand Opera House. PICTURE PLEASES ALL Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 11, 1921. Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 6 West 48th St., New York City, N. Y. “ Stardust ” was received most favorably by press and public. Any number of our patrons liked the picture better than story. I personally believe that changes made from original story helped the picture. Our business improved last week, which indicates that picture pleased. W. C. PATTERSON, New Metropolitan Theatre. WENT OVER BIG Boston, Mass., Feb. 6, 1922. J. D. Williams, Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 6 West 48th Street, New York. Hope Hampton and her picture, “ Stardust,” went over big. Turned them away at all performances at Fordon Washington Street Theatre. Is a wonderful picture, and Miss Hampton’s magnetic personality has won the city. “ Stardust ” has proved great box office attraction. Franchise holders can look forward to turn away business when it plays in their theatres. J. J. McGUINNESS, Gen. Mgr., Gordonn Olympia Theatres. CASHES IN BIG Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 25, 1922. J. D. Williams, Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 6 West 48th Street, New York. “ Stardust ” proved an exceptional attraction. Turned them away at every evening performance. Crowds enthusiastic over Hope Hampton. A picture on which every exhibitor should cash in big. JAS. B. CLARK, Rowland & Clark Theatres. DOES BIG BUSINESS Louisville, Ky., Dec. 5, 1921. J. D. Williams, Manager, Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 6 West 48th St., New York. We are perfectly delighted with the business we have been doing on “ Stardust,” each day being very gratifying as to receipts. My associates are delighted. Each day has been better than the previous one and yesterday was the best this week. Holding over for second week. Feel sure our success here will repeat itself throughout the country. COL. FRED LEVY, New Kentucky Theatre. Most Terrific Train You Ever Did See