Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

Record Details:

Title:
Motography
Date:
Jan-Jun 1918
Publisher:
Electricity Magazine Corp.
Volume:
Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)
Leaf #:
0001180
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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1076 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XIX, No, 23 "What The Picture Did For Me" VERDICTS ON FILMS IN LANGUAGE OF EXHIBITOR Copyright 1918 by E. R. Mock. The criticisms contained in this department of Motography are truthful statements relative to the actual box office value of the pictures. If the picture you wish to know about is not included, write Motography and the information will be sent you promptly. If you need the information quickly, telegraph us. This department is open to all. Using the blank form below, write us your experience with the pictures you are showing. Address Motography, Department D, Monadnock Building, Chicago, III. Artcraft M'liss, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — Mary's best. She does great work in this. It pleased everybody, but business did not hold up to the Pickford standard. I cannot say why there is this apparent loss of popularity, but I fear it is the result of harmful publicity. Our children's special showing, always a success, brought out very few children this time. — M. J. Weil. Castle Theatre, Chicago. — Downtown house. — George E. Atlanta, Ga. Schmidt, Alamo Theatre, No. 2, Bluebird The Lie, with Elsie Ferguson (Artcraft) — A beautiful picture. Many remarked that they enjoyed it better than the stage plav. — George E. Schmidt, Alamo Theatre, No. 2, Atlanta, Ga. Hungry Eyes, with Monroe Salisbury (Bluebird)— An excellent production. Salisbury is coming right to the front. He is a wonderful actor. We had him here in person with Ruth Clifford for this picture. The theatre was too small to accommodate the crowd. Book all the Salisbury productions. They are all good. — E. D. Yost, Colonial Theatre, Orange, Calif. The Rose of Blood, with Theda Bara (Fox) — A very strong dramatic production. Business excellent.— John B. Ashton, Columbia Theatre, Provo, Utah. The Pride of New York, with George Walsh (Fox) — Excellent. — Mission Theatre, Seattle, Washington. The Pride of New York, with George Walsh (Fox) — This is" Walsh's best picture. Book it and you will make money. — E. D. Yost, Colonial Theatre, Orange, Calif. Hungry Eyes, with Monroe Salisbury (Bluebird)— Good. — Mission Theatre, Seattle, Wash. The Lie, with Elsie Ferguson (Artcraft) — This is a very good picture. Miss Ferguson is very popular here. A very good crowd. — George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah. Hungry Eyes, with Monroe Salisbury (Bluebird)— An average Bluebird. — Leo Peterson, Iris Theatre, Belle Fourche, S. D. Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, with the Fox Kiddies (Fox) — A wonderful fairy story. It draws the kids. Play it on Saturday for the children. — E. D. Yost, Colonial Theatre, Orange, Calif. Blue Blazes Rawden, with W. S. Hart (Artcraft)— A knockout, that's all. Book it. — E. D. Yost, Colonial Theatre, Orange, Calif. Brace Up, with Herbert Rawlinson (Bluebird) — A great picture. It will bring you money. — E. D. Yost, Colonial Theatre, Orange, Calif. Goldwyn Stella Maris, with Mary Pickford (Artcraft) — Mary's best picture. Patrons greatly pleased. Business good. — George E. Schmidt, Alamo Theatre, No. 2, Atlanta, Ga. Headin' South, with Douglas Fairbanks (Artcraft)— -An excellent picture to excellent business. The Girl in the Dark, with Carmel Myers (Bluebird)— Good. — Mission Theatre, Seattle, Wash. Fox Six Shooter Andy, with Tom Mix (Fox) — Drew a good crowd and was well liked. — George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah. Dodging a Million, with Mabel Normand (Goldwyn)— Excellent production. The star is Al drawing card with us. The picture got us money and in return gave entire satisfaction — Gem Theatre, Crystal Falls, Mich. Dodging a Million, with Mabel Normand (Goldwyn)— Excellent, Not only this production, but all Goldwyn features we have shown are topnotch in quality and character. They have an air of What Is the Picture's Box Office Value? T S THE film you are running in your theater today a money maker ? Pass the word on ! Does the picture *■ draw the crowds? Tell the exhibitors in the other states. They want to book the same pictures. Tell them in Motography^s "What the Picture Did for Me" Department. Your box office is the test of popularity. Fill in the blank NOW. Title Star Producer . Remarks Title Star Producer . Remarks Title Star Producer. Remarks Title Star Producer. Remarks Name of Theater , City and State Class of Patronage Sent in by Help the industry produce better films. Fill out the blank every week. Mail it to Motography, Monadnock Building, Chicago.