Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

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February 23, 1918. MOTOGRAPHY 349 tual) — "All my patrons like Russell and of course he draws a good house." — Mrs. Lou Bacon, Pastime Theater, Itasca, Texas. Sands of Sacrifice, with William Russell (American-Mutual)— "This is a good picture, as have been all of the Russell and most other Mutual pictures that we have had." — House and Justice, Grand Theater, Marion, N. C. Sands of Sacrifice, with William Russell (American-Mutual)— "A fine picture. Most of the Mutual pictures are good." — Mrs. Lou Bacon, Pastime Theater, Itasca. Texas. Miss Jackie of the Army, with Margarita Fischer (American-Mutual) — "Not as good as most of Miss Fischer's productions. Patrons dissatisfied." — M. Thompson, White Way Theater, Concordia, Kansas. PARAMOUNT Bab's Burglar, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount)— "Second of the series and another big hit with my patrons." — R. J. Relf, Star Theater, Decorah, Iowa. Bab's Burglar, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount)— "A sure good one. Everybody was well pleased. Lots of compliments." — E. C. Preston, Sterling Theater, Superior, Nebr. Bab's Burglar, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount)— "Drew a big crowd and pleased them, which is enough." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah. Bab's Burglar, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount)— "The Bab stories go strong here. Everyone liked this. Receipts splendid." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah. Bab's Diary, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount) — "Miss Clark can't be beat. Our patrons are asking for more of the Bab series. Business big." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah. The Seven Swans, with Marguerite Clarke (Paramount)— "Deliver us from these fairy stories. We don't get any business except the kids. Why don't they put this clever girl in real stories?" — John B. Ashton, Columbia Theater, Provo, Utah. The Seven Swans, with Marguerite Clarke (Paramount)— "The common remark I heard the Sunday we ran this was 'It is all right but it is a children's show.' I agree with my patrons. When we show at advanced prices, we ought to show a picture that pleases the grownups. This one does not." — Charles H. Rayn, Garfield Theater, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — In middle class neighborhood. The Sunset Trail, with Vivian Martin (Paramount)— "A picture that everyone liked and Miss Martin is getting us more business than some of the higher priced Paramount stars." — E. C. Preston, Sterling Theater, Superior, Ncbr. Love Letters, with Dorothy Dalton (Paramount) — "Nice settings. Star is popular. Story only fair. We have had better pictures with this star. The title is catchy and attracts the feminine patrons." — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theater, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — In middle class neighborhood. Bab's Matinee Idol, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount)— "Not as good as the other Clark pictures." — H. H. Kincey, Academy of Music, Selma, Ala. The Price Mark, with Dorothy Dalton (Paramount)— "Well produced, well liked." — H. H. Kincey, Academy of Music, Selma, Ala. The Price Mark, with Dorothy Dalton (Paramount)— "A mighty fine picture but different than Paramount patrons have been seeing. Reminds one of the Tnce-Kay Bee' product." — R. J. Relf, Star Theater. Decorah, Iowa. The Price Mark, with Dorothy Dalton (Paramount)— "A picture that I cannot say I was proud of showing. Photography is good and the stars play their parts well, but the story is a little too suggestive." — E. C. Preston, Sterling Theater, Superior, Nebr. Molly Entangled, with Vivian Martin (Paramount)— "Very slow in getting started but ended well. A different play from the others we've had." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah. The Land of Promise, with Billie Burke (Paramount)— "A very good picture which drew excellent business and satisfied the audience very well." — M. J. Weil, Lake Shore Theater, Chicago. — In high class neighborhood. Tom Sawyer, with Jack Pickford (Paramount) — "Drew an extra large crowd as the book is so popular." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah. Tom Sawyer, with Jack Pickford (Paramount) — "A very pleasing picture. Played to very good business. All the children in the neighborhood came to see it." — M. J. Weil, Lake Shore Theater, Chicago. — In high class neighborhood. The Cook of Canyon Camp, with George Beban (Paramount) — "The best story of a laugh-producing nature I ever saw. It is surely some comedy, yet a splendid story, well acted. Clear pictures. Scenery exceptionally fine. Will get over with any crowd." — J. F. Hickenbottam, Grand Theater, Juliaetta, Idaho. The Valley of the Moon, with Myrtle Stedman (Bosworth-Paramount) — "A good enough picture, but it does not compare with Burning Daylight." — J. F. Hickenbottam, Grand Theater, Juliaetta, Idaho. Helene of the North, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount)— "A good picture, but it didn't draw the house Mice and Men did. Should please any crowd." — J. F. Hickenbottam, Grand Theater, Juliaetta, Idaho. Love Letters, with Dorothy Dalton (Paramount) Exile, with Mme. Petrova (Paramount) — "Fair — "The star is very popular here. This picture is really picture. The rent is much too high for this class of picgood." — George H. Done, Gayety Theater, Payson, Utah, ture." — H. C. Johnsen. Crvstal Theater, Stamford, Texas.