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MOTOGRAPHY
Vol. XIX, No. 8
"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 pictures. Every criticism received is published and the words 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. Using the blank form herewith, write us your experience with the pictures you are showing. Address Motography, Department D., Monadnock Building, Chicago, III.
ARTCRAFT
Stella Maris, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — "Mary Pickford's best picture. The dual role puzzled many of our patrons and they could hardly be convinced that the star played both parts. I hope we may have more pictures as good as this." — M. J. Weil, Castle Theater, Chicago. — Dozvntozvn house.
"Hart in a new role. Our music got all the railroad and other effects and was a big hit. The last reel can be played up to be one of the most exciting ever run." — R. J. Rolfe, Star Theater, Decorah, Iowa.
Wolves of the Rail, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft) — "The best picture Hart has made. Drew fairly good business and pleased everyone." — M. J. Weil, Castle Theater, Chicago. — Downtown house.
Wolves of the Rail, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft)— "The star is new here but is drawing well. A very good picture." — T. R. Baxter, Lyceum Theater, Spring City, Utah.
Wolves of the Rail, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft)"The best Artcraft play in which Hart has appeared. — H. H. Kincey, Academy of Music, Selma, Ala.
A Modern Musketeer, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft) — "The best Fairbanks picture we have run. Capacity business in bad weather."— J. R. Baxter, Jr., Lyceum Theater, Spring City, Utah.
Wolves of the Rail, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft) —
The Little Princess, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft)-— "Not as good as some of Little Mary's previous
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