Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

1030 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No. 22 and equitable of programs, in my judgment.— Sam Atkinson, Hoyburn Theatre, Evanston, 111. — Highly critical audiences. Mutual Shackles of Truth, with William Russell (American-Mutual) — A very good picture, but rather sad. Russell draws splendidly. Good business in rain. — E. W. Laun, Lyric Theatre, Platte Center, Neb. Souls in Pawn, with Gail Kane (American-Mutual)— If we had known what this picture was, we would not have shown it. The heroine takes the part of a French woman who acts as a spy in her own country in the pay of the German government and the hero is a murderer. Yet they both go free and live happily ever after. Why are such films sent out? — E. W. Laun, Lyric Theatre, Platte Center, Neb. The Upper Crust, with Gail Kane (American-Mutual) — An excellent picture, full of comedy, but this star does not draw. Business poor. — E. W. Laun, Lyric Theatre, Platte Center, Neb. Molly Go Get 'Em, with Margarita Fischer (American-Mutual)— A pleasing comedy-drama. Good acting, plenty of action, and an attractive star.— House and Justice, Grand Theatre, Marion, N. C. Paralta Madame Who? with Bessie Barriscale (Paralta)— A splendid production, well acted. The story is surely a good one. —A. R. Anderson, Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls, Idaho. Paramount The Biggest Show on Earth, with Enid Bennett (Paramount) — This is great. Miss Bennett is coming to the front fast. Drew a very good crowd.— George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah. His Majesty, Bunker Bean, with Jack Pickford (Paramount)— Pleased every one, but the title did not draw. This will please anywhere.— George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah. Rich Man, Poor Man, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount)— A dandy picture to pretty good business.— John B. Ashton, Columbia Theatre, Provo, Utah. Unclaimed Goods, with Vivian Martin (Paramount)— An excellent picture. Business fair.— John B. Ashton, Columbia Theatre, Provo, Utah. Wild Youth (Blackton-Paramount)— A very high class picture, which was well received. A good story, beautifully presented. It is the best thing Blackton has done for Paramount. The Chicago press gave it some of the best write-ups in months. — H. C. Miller, Acme Theatre, Chicago. — High class neighborhood. The Family Skeleton, with Charles Ray (Paramount) — The poorest Ray feature we ever had. — H. C. Miller, Acme Theatre, Chicago. — High class neighborhood. Love Me, with Dorothy Dalton (Paramount)— The picture is good and the star is rapidly gaining in popularity. This was well received. — H. C. Miller, Acme Theatre, Chicago. — High class neighborhood. The Butcher Boy, with Roscoe Arbuckle (Paramount) — An excellent comedy. As soon as "Fatty" appears, the laughs start. They are catching and continuous. Many situations call for a roar and a scream. — W. Wayne McCormick, Dreamland Theatre, Emden, 111. The Law of the Land, with Madame Petrova (Paramount) — About the poorest picture I have run. — R. W. Hickman, Lyric Theatre, Greenville, 111. Bab's Matinee Idol, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount) — About as poor as they make them. Star does not act. — R. W. Hickman, Lyric Theatre, Greenville, 111. Jack and Jill, with Jack Pickford (Paramount) — Title misleading, but it is a very good picture. Business good. — C. Everett Wagner, Dreamland Theatre, Chester, S. C. Sunshine Nan, with Ann Pennington (Paramount) — One of the classiest little comedy-dramas I have seen in some time. — C. Everett Wagner, Dreamland Theatre, Chester, S. C. Naughty Naughty, with Enid Bennett (Paramount) — I consider this a good picture for entertainment value and most of my patrons agreed with me. You will find this will please above the average. A comedy-drama of small town life. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. ■ — Middle class neighborhood. Naughty Naughty, with Enid Bennett (Paramount) — This entertained our audience very well. A clever story with a good moral.— Sam Atkinson, Hoyburn Theatre, Evanston, 111. — Highly critical audience. His Hidden Purpose, with Chester Conklin (Sennett-Paramount) — Contains many laughs and helps build up a good show. We have no fault to find with this brand of comedies. They average up well. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. La Tosca, with Pauline Frederick (Paramount) — For drawing power, it is poor. For dramatic art, this is good, but I would not have booked it for our house had we had our choice in this matter. Will they please keep away from these costume plays! It is about time we had a picture with Pauline Frederick that will please. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, Chicago.— Middle class neighborhood. Pathe The Naulahka, with Doraldina (Pathe) — A very interesting subject, fine settings. Drew better than we expected. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls, Idaho. The Great Adventure, with Bessie Love (Pathe) — A nice family picture, pleasing and entertaining. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls, Idaho. Innocent,, with Fannie Ward (Pathe) — Miss Ward does some fine work in this picture. A good story, well directed and produced. Drew big business. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls, Idaho. Loaded Dice, with Frank Keenan (Pathe) — Strong and emotional all the way through. — Wm. Maguire, Gem Theatre, Silverton, Colo. The Hillcrest Mystery, with Irene Castle (Pathe) — A detective story with an unsolved mystery. Plenty of excitement and action. The title is a little against its box-office value but the name of Mrs. Castle put it over for us and we did well with it. She is well known here through the serial, Patria. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison St., Chicago.— Middle class neighborhood. Select The Honeymoon, with Constance Talmadge (Select) — A very good picture. — Sam Atkinson, Hoyburn Theatre, Evanston, 111. — Highly critical audience. Shirley Kaye, with Clara Kimball Young (Select) — There has been a marked improvement in the work of this actress. My audiences were critical at first, but because of the star's good work in Select pictures, I am now sure of a