Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)
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MOTOGRAPHY
Vol. XIX, No. 16.
Pants, with Mary McAlister (Essanay) — "Mary McAlister is a favorite here. A nice, pleasing story."— Miss Benesch, Bell Theatre, Chicago.
The Lady of the Photograph, with Shirley Mason (Edison) — "Just fair. No drawing power. Business poor."— A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, Chicago.
Men of the Desert, with Jack Gardner (Essanay) — "Very good before the censors cut it. They just about spoiled it." — A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, Chicago.
The Appletree Girl, with Shirley Mason (EdisonKleine) — "A dandy, clean picture. Patrons well satisfied."— A. L. Brown, Gem Theatre, Philip, S. D.
Metro
Blue Jeans, with Viola Dana (Metro) — "A wonderful melodrama. The characters as played could not be improved upon. Picture well directed and well acted. The saw mill scenes were taken at the supposed original mill and are very interesting. There is a good fight scene. A vein of comedy runs throughout the picture. It is one which has an audience crying and laughing at once. Sallie Crute as the adventuress has never done better. I would advise the exhibitor, especially in the neighborhood house, to book this. You can't go wrong. I think it is one of the best pictures of the year. It had a successful run of two weeks at the Rose." — Harry C. Miller, Rose Theatre, Chicago. — Downtown house.
Pidgin Island, with Lockwood and Allison (Metro) — "Exceptionally fine. These stars always draw a full house for me." — A. N. Miles, Eminence Theatre, Eminence, Ky.
Vanity, with Emmy Wehlen (Metro) — "A charming star in a good picture. Drew a fine crowd and pleased everyone."-A. N. Miles, Eminence Theatre, Eminence, Ky.
The Slacker, with Emily Stevens (Metro) — "A good picture which carries a splendid patriotic lesson."— P. G. Estee, Star Theatre, Alexandria, S. D.
The Winding Trail, with Viola Dana (Metro)— "A good picture in itself but not pleasant as entertainment. However, our patrons were well pleased." — Leo Peterson, Iris Theatre, Belle Fourche, S. D.
The Legion of Death, with Edith Storey (Metro) -"A good picture, well acted with a capable star. Picture a great money-getter and full of patriotic spirit. Contains some realistic scenes of the women's Battalion of Death in action. A timely picture, well done." — Harry C. Miller, Rose Theatre, Chicago. — Downtown house.
The Landloper, with Harold Lockwood (Metro) — "Too bad, Harold. You can do better and we are living in hopes that you will come back in your next." — Harry C. Miller, Boston Theatre, Chicago. — Downtown house.
Alias Mrs. Jessop, with Emily Stevens (Metro) — "A good picture. The star is popular here and her work in this is perfect. Her dual role was almost unbelievable." — C. Everett Wagner, Dreamland Theatre, Chester, S. C.
The Girl Without a Soul, with Viola Dana (Metro) — "Very good. Star's work extra good. S. R. O. business."— A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, Chicago.
To the Death, with Mme. Petrova (Metro)— "A fairly good offering. Business good. This star is too stiff." — A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, Chicago.
Under Handicap, with Harold Lockwood (Metro) — "A good picture. My patrons were well satisfied. Extra good business." — A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, Chicago.
Their Compact, with Bushman and Bayne (Metro) — "A good program picture. Patrons liked it. Business good."— A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, Chicago.
Silence Sellers, with Mme. Petrova (Metro) — "Poor. Nothing to the story."— A. J. Hill, Glen Theatre, Chicago.
Mutual
American Maid, with Edna Goodrich .(Mutual) — "A good title and a good picture. Edna Goodrich is not so well known but the catchy title brought them in." — Miss Benesch, Garfield Theatre, Halsted St., Chicago.
The Rainbow Girl, with Juliette Day (AmericanMutual) — "Star good. Picture and subject may have been good when this was made. Film now in poor condition. Business poor." — Levi Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich.
Please Help Emily, with Ann Murdock (Mutual) — "Star very popular. Patrons were disappointed in this picture, for the film was in poor condition, being cut to about four reels. Films like this hurt business. Business fair." — Levi Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich.
Paramount
Huck and Tom, with Jack Pickford (Paramount) — "Dandy. Get it." — Harry C. Miller, Boston Theatre, Chicago.
Huck and Tom, with Jack Pickford (Paramount)
-"Great. Everyone was pleased. Did good business
two nights." — George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson,
Utah.
Taming Target Center, with Polly Moran (Sennett-Paramount) — "Great. Polly Moran is a regular feminine Douglas Fairbanks." — George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah.
Are Waitresses Safe? ( Sennett-Paramount) — "One of the best of Sennett's comedies." — A. L. Brown, Gem Theatre, Philip, S. D.
At Coney Island, with Fatty Arbuckle (Paramount)— "Greatest comedy in months. Book it at any price. It's great." — A. L. Brown, Gem Theatre, Philip, S. D.
Caprice, with Mary Pickford (Paramount) — "A very good comedy drama, with many good laughs and a splendid story. Photography good. Film in good condition."— J. F. Hickenbottom, Grand Theatre, Juliaetta, Idaho.