Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

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790 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No. 17. The Good Bad Man, with Douglas Fairbanks (Triangle)— "A poor picture, bad print and the smallest crowd in months." — E. R. Prigmore, Idle Hour Theatre, Charleston, Miss. Vitagraph The Song of the Soul, with Alice Joyce (Vitagraph) — "A good play with an excellent story, one that appeals. Alice Joyce as usual interprets her part well. Business fair."— A. E. Ableson, Zelda Theatre, Duluth, Minn. The Song of the Soul, with Alice Joyce (Vitagraph) — "Another Within the Law. The star is regaining her former popularity. Business very good." — George E. Schmidt, Alamo No. 2, Atlanta, Ga. The Battle Cry of Peace, with Charles Richman (Vitagraph) — "Did big business but the film was in wretched condition." — R. Ross Riley,. Wigwam Theatre, Oberlin, Kansas. A Woman Between Friends, with Alice Joyce (Vitagraph) — "A pretty fair picture. Satisfied the patrons, but it did not draw very much." — M. J. Weil, Lake Shore Theatre, Chicago. A Woman Between Friends, with Alice Joyce (Vitagraph) — "A mighty fine production. Patrons were all pleased with it. Business good."— M. M. Thompson, White Way Theatre, Concordia, Kansas. The Other Man, with Harry Morey (Vitagraph) — "A good picture which drew pretty good business and satisfied." — M. J. Weil, Lake Shore Theatre, Chicago. An American Live Wire, with Earle Williams (Vitagraph) — "A mighty fine production. We did a very nice business on it. Star well liked by all." — M. M. Thompson, White Way Theatre, Concordia, Kansas. The Home Trail, with Alfred Whitman (Vitagraph)— "An unusual production. Patrons did not seem to like it. Business fair. — M. M. Thompson, White Way Theatre, Concordia, Kansas. World The Cross Bearer, with Montague Love (World) — "A very good picture, which drew very well and was well received." — John Bardonski, Chopin Theatre, Chicago. The Cross Bearer, with Montague Love (World) — "A fine picture; and it pleased our patrons." — M. Berling, Madlin Theatre, Chicago. The Witch Woman, with Ethel Clayton (World) ■ — "A good picture. Patrons liked it. Drew the best business of the week." — John Bardonski, Chopin Theatre, Chicago. The Way Out, with Carlyle Blackwell (World) — "A very good picture. Satisfied everyone and drew fairly good business." — M. J. Weil, Lake Shore Theatre, Chicago. "A pretty good picture. Pleased the audience and drew fairly good business." — M. J. Weil, Lake Shore Theatre, Chicago. Serials and Series Pearl of the Army, with Pearl White (Pathe) — "At the twelfth episode this is holding the crowd and pleasing everyone." — J. Walton, Auditorium Theatre, Lockwood, Mo. Vengeance and the Woman, with William Duncan (Vitagraph) — "Best serial ever run in this house. Action never lags. Plays to the best business of the week each Friday." — H. N. Tennings, Pastime Theatre, Granville, N. Y. The Lost Express, with Helen Holmes (Mutual) ■ — "About the best serial for thrills we have seen. Photography very clear."— W. B. Smith, Idle Hour Theatre, Wellsville. Kansas. The Lost Express, with Helen Holmes (Mutual) — "The first episode of this serial went over well. Story opens with a thrill and plenty of action." — P. G. Estee, Star Theatre, Alexandria, S. D. The Lost Express, with Helen Holmes (Mutual) — "As a whole, good. Playing to fine business and getting better all the time." — G. L. Williams, Dixie Theatre, Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. State Rights and Specials Today, with Florence Reed (State Rights) — "Splendid. The star does great work and the support is of the best." — H. N. Tennings, Pastime Theatre, Granville, N. Y. Shame, with Zena Keefe (State Rights) — "Miss Keefe's acting is great. A few improbabilities, but a fine production, nevertheless." — H. N. Jennings, Pastime Theatre, Granville, N. Y. The Submarine Eye (State Rights) — "Wonderful under-sea photography, but the story is weak. Business poor during Holy Week." — H. N. Jennings, Pastime Theatre, Granville, N. Y. Redemption, with Evelyn Nesbit (State Rights) — "Repeat engagement. Picture fair. Business fair during bad weather." — George E. Schmidt, Alamo No. 2, Atlanta, Ga. The Whip (State Rights) — "Excellent picture, full of pep and punch. Well produced. Business fair." — George E. Schmidt, Alamo No. 2, Atlanta, Ga. The Whip (State Rights) — "A very fine picture and good business at advanced prices." — John B. Ashton, Columbia Theatre, Provo, Utah. Wanted a Mother, with Madge Evans (World) The Public Defender, with Frank Keenan (State Rights) — "A pretty good picture, which went over all right, although it is not a typical Keenan play." — M. Berling, Madlin Theatre, Chicago.