Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)
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February 23, 1918.
MOTOGRAPHY
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pictures but all in all, fair." — Miss C. Benesch, Bell Theater, Chicago.
The Little Princess, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — "We ran this on Christmas day and cleaned up. A splendid picture, but not as good as Rebecca." — A. H. Cobb, Jr., Temple Theater, Hartsville. S. C.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — "I consider this the best Miss Pickford has ever made. Not a single adverse criticism. Everyone pleased. Business top-notch." — A. H. Cobb, Jr., Temple Theater, Hartsville, S. C.
A Romance of the Redwoods, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — "The star is losing popularity here. We have run every Pickford picture since The Bishop's Carriage." — T R Baxter, Jr., Lyceum Theater, Spring City, Utah.
BLUEBIRD
The Man Trap, with Herbert Rawlinson (Bluebird)— "A good enough picture for any audience. Plenty of pep and action." — R. J. Relf, Star Theater, Decorah, Iowa.
The Lash of Power, with Carmel Myers (Bluebird)— "A mighty fine picture. A good story with remarkable settings finely photographed." — R. J. Relf, Star Theater, Decorah, Iowa.
BUTTERFLY The Silent Lady, with Zoe Rae (Butterfly) — "Very good, though it hasn't much drawing power." — Miss C. Benesch, Bell Theater, Chicago.
The Man From Montana, with Neal Hart (Butterfly)— "A clean picture. The star is a good drawing card in this neighborhood." — Miss Benesch, Garfield Theater, 5531 S. Halsted St., Chicago.
FOX
This Is the Life, with George Walsh (Fox) — "Another dandy Walsh picture which drew us an extra good crowd. I'd like to have this kind every night for a while." — E. C. Preston, Sterling Theater, Superior, Nebr.
A Milk-fed Vamp (Fox Comedy) — "A comedy riot. Everybody seemed to be laughing. Not a story but a mess of funny happenings." — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum Theater, Twin Falls, Idaho.
The Painted Madonna, with Sonia Markova (Fox) — "The star didn't take very well but as a whole this is a good picture." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah.
Treasure Island, with Fox Kiddies (Fox) — "A good picture. Played to good business. We received this on short notice and so did not secure full benefit." — A. H. Cobb, Jr., Temple Theater, Hartsville, S. C.
The Conqueror, with William Farnum (Fox) — "A first class production, to fair business. The posters on this production kept quite a few away as they thought it was a costume play." — Pfeiffer Bros., Grand Opera House, Kenton, Ohio.
The Yankee Way, with George Walsh (Fox) — "This star is getting more popular every time we play him. Picture very good. Business good." — Pfeiffer Bros., Grand Opera House, Kenton, Ohio.
Conscience, with Gladys Brockwell (Fox) — "A good picture and well produced. Star not well known here." — H. C. Johnson, Crystal Theater, Stamford, Tex
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Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, with Fox Kiddies (Fox) — "Eight long reels of footage without any drawing power. Many of my patrons walked out. Kid pictures do not appeal to them. It is too bad to spend so much money on a picture that does not draw. Five reels would have been better than eight." — S. K. Leen. Rubv Theater, Jamestown, N. D.
Cheating the Public, with Enid Markey (Fox) — "A good picture but it did not draw, with good publicity back of it. Melodrama of this kind it is a mistake for us to run." — S. K. Leen, Ruby Theater, Jamestown, N. D.
The Spy, with Dustin Farnum (Fox) — "Played to big business at increased admissions and pleased the patrons."— H. H. Kincey, Academy of Music, Selma. Ala.
GENERAL O. Henry Pictures (General) — "Two-reelers. My patrons asked me to book these, having read the author's works. I am glad I booked them." — L. Locklud, Plaza Theater, South Bend, Indiana.
Falcon Features (General) — "These four-reelers are very good and make a nice program, with a comedy." — L. Locklud. Plaza Theater, South Bend, Indiana.
Comedies (General) — "Best comedies of any I ever ran." — J. Meehan, Orpheum Theater, Muncie, Ind.
Judge Brown Stories (General) — "Two-reelers. Very pleasing comedy-dramas." — J. Meehan, Orpheum Theater, Muncie, Ind.
GOLDWYN
Nearly Married, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn) — "Very enjoyable." — H. H. Kincey, Academy of Music. Selma, Ala.
Nearly Married, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn) — "Six reels. Comedy drama. This star will become more popular in a few more pictures. This is not quite as good as Baby Mine, but it is O. K. at regular admission prices." — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theater, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — In middle class ncigliborlwod.
The Cinderella Man, with Mae Marsh (Goldwyn) — "Wonderful. With the fine acting of Tom Moore and George Fawcett, combined with the best of direction, photography, etc., this picture can't be beat." — R. J. Relf, Star Theater, Decorah, Iowa.
The Cinderella Man, with Mae Marsh (Goldwyn) — "One of the most pleasing pictures we have shown. Xot a fairy story, as the title may suggest. Good supporting cast, including Tom Moore and George Fawcett." —