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MOTOGRAPHY
Vol. XIX, No. 3.
"What The Picture Did For Me"
ACTUAL VERDICTS ON FILMS IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE EXHIBITOR
Copyright 1918 by E. R. Mock.
The criticisms contained in this department of Motography are truthful statements relative to the actual box office value of the picture. The words of the criticisms are the exhibitor's own. If the picture you wish to know about is not included in the following list, write Motography and the information will be sent you promptly. If you need the information quickly, telegraph us. This department is open to all exhibitors. Using the blank form on the next page, write us your experience with the pictures you are showing. Address Motography, Department D., Monadnock Building, Chicago, III.
ARTCRAFT
ARTCRAFT AND PARAMOUNT PICTURES — "My people are very strong for these pictures, all of which have been eminently satisfactory since the Star Series began. The only exception is Beban who, although I think him very fine, does not draw in the west." — W. H. Coble, Liberty Theater, Bend, Oregon.
Reaching for the Moon, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft) — "Only a fair picture, not as good as his last two or three." — John B. Ashton, Columbia Theater, Provo, Utah.
The Man From Painted Post, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft) — "Doug, pulls three or four new stunts in this and the picture, which is well produced, goes over well." — R. J. Relf, Star Theater, Decorah, Iowa.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft)— "Most remarkable record any picture has ever made in this city." — W. H. Coble, Liberty Theater, Bend, Oregon.
Barbary Sheep, with Elsie Ferguson (Artcraft) — "Fine. Fine star and most splendid production." — W. H. Coble, Liberty Theater, Bend, Oregon.
The Man From Painted Post, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft)— "A knock-out, to capacity against heavy competition." — W. H. Coble, Liberty Theater, Bend, Oregon.
A Romance of the Redwoods, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — "Very poor for a Pickford production, not in a class with The Poor Little Rich Girl.— C. M. Pfeffer, Opera House, Kenton, Ohio.
What Is the Picture's Box Office Value?
T S THE film you are running in your theater today a money maker ? Pass the word on ! Does the picture *■ draw the crowds? Tell the exhibitors in the other states. They want to book the same pictures. Tell them in Motography's "What the Picture Did for Me" Department.
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