Motion Picture News (Nov-Dec 1922)

Page scan 000664 from Motion Picture News

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture News
Date:
Nov-Dec 1922
Publisher:
New York, Motion Picture News, Inc.
Volume:
Motion Picture News (Nov-Dec 1922)
Leaf #:
000664
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
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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2850 Motion Picture News American Releasing Corp presents 9 RELEASING CORPORATION nhe TRAIL r of the Axe By Ridgewell McCullum ! directed by Ernest C. Warde What the Critics Say: The Film Daily: "The thrills come thick and fast. A melodrama done without being ashamed. If your audiences like good old-fashioned melodrama this should please. Feature the explosion of the saw-mill.” Motion Picture News: "The story of a brother against brother, the feud between them revolving around a girl they both love. The climax when it arrives carries quite a kick.” The Trade Review: "This theme furnishes good entertainment. A regular assortment of complications, good suspense is developed and the love story sustains the interest.” Moving Picture World: A melodramatic plot centering around the lumbering industry. The action and spectacular values in the latter part of the story leave a more favorable impression.