Motography (Jul 1918)

July 6, 1918. MOTOGRAPHY Pictures and Madge Kennedy favorites here.Grand Opera House, Salem, O. Nearly Married, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn) — An excellent production and our patrons enjoyed it immensely. A little long drawn out, in my opinion. — Trio Theatre, Marshfield, Wis. Our Little Wife, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn) — Madge Kennedy is always good. This is not her best picture, but it went well here. — Princess Theatre, Clare, Mich. Our Little Wife, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn) — Played to excellent business. Pleased everybody we spoke to. — Odeon Theatre, Bonne Tcrre, Mo. The Fair Pretender, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn) — -An ord'nary slow program offering that will get over and that is about all. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre. 2844 Madison St., Chicago.— Middle class neighborhood. The Beloved Traitor, with Mae Marsh (Goldwyn) — Big business for two days with this. MacMarsh is a favorite with our patrons. — Sherman Theatre, Sullivan, Ind. The Splendid Sinner, with Mary Harden (Goldwyn) — A great picture, beautifully produced. A big drawing card. — Arcadia Theatre, Buffalo, N. V. The Splendid Sinner, with Mary Garden (Goldwvn)— -An even greater drawing card than Thais. We raised our prices and packed them in for three days. — Empire Theatre, Glen Falls, N. V. The Face in the Dark, with Mae Marsh (Goldwyn)— I consider this an A-l attraction. — Cozy Theatre, Rockville, Ind. The Face in the Dark, with Mae Marsh (Goldwyn) — A very pleasing picture. Business exceptionally good. — Empire Theatre, Glen Falls, N. V. The Danger Game, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn)— A big attraction, which played to bin crowds on a two-day run. The best thing this star has done. — Brunswick Theatre, Philadelphia, 1'a. The Danger Game, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn)— A first-class production with a clever story. Madge Kennedy is a pleasing star. Tom Moore has a splend;d role. He is also a big favorite here. — Andrews Theatre, New Bethlehem, Pa. The Danger Game, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn)— Excellent. Madge Kennedy was never better and her cast is excellent, especially Tom Moore. — Park Theatre, Franklin, Pa. The Danger Game, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwyn)—Good business. This star is popular and the p'cture shows her at her best. — Harvey W. Southgate ("for Manager George L. Simpson). Piccadilly Theatre, Rochester, N. Y. — Middle Class patronage. All Woman, with Mae Marsh (Goldwyn) — Very appealing, hut not one of the star's best. Brought good busines=. — Tames Clemmer, Clemmer Theatre, Seattle, Wash. Blue Blood, with Howard Hickman (Goldwy") ■ — Poor business. Nothing about this to c^tch the public. — Ha'vpv W. Southgate (for Manager George L. Simpson'), Regent Theatre, Rochester, N. Y. — Fashionable clientele. The Venus Model, with Mabel Normand (Goldwyn)— A prettv Mr nicture. Fair bus'tiess. — A. J. Kaufman. Michigan Theatre. Chicago. — High class neighborhood. Tewel The Kaiser, the B°ast of Berlin, with Rupert Julian (Jewell — A box-office attraction. Advertise it big. It will not disappoint. Can stand a reneat— Charle= H. Rvan. Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. Metro Cyclone Higgins, D. D., with Bushman and Bayne (Met'ol — The star appears silly in this character. The title is poor. Did not draw. This team had better get <=ome better stories to work with.— Charles H Ryan, Garfield Theatre. 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. With Neatness and Dispatch, with Bushman and Bayne (Metro"1 — "Pair business. Picture not quite up to the standard of these two stars. — Harvev W. Southeate (for Manager George L. Simpson), Piccadillv Theatre, Rochester, N. Y. — Middle class neighborhood. Revelation, with Alia Nazimova (Metro) — Good business. A working good picture for this star. — Harvey W. Southgate (for Manager George L. Simpson), Regent Theatre, Rochester, X. Y.Fashionable clientele. Revelation, with Alia Nazimova (Metro) — Gave excellent satisfaction. The star is superb. Weather, hot. Newspaper and lobby advertising. Prices, 11 and 17 cents. — Fred Scott, Apollo Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. Lest We Forget, with Rita Jolivet (Metro) — A good picture which aroused much patriotic comment. Weather, hot. Newspaper and lobby advertising. Prices, 11 and 17 cents. — Fred Scott, Apollo Theatre, Kansas Gity, Mo. The Million Dollar Dollies, with the Dolly Sisters (Metro) — A very pleasing picture. Business good on a hot day. — A. J. Kaufman, Michigan Theatre, Chicago. — High class neighborhood. Mutual Ann's Finish, with Margarita Fisher (AmericanMutual) — An excellent comedy drama, clean stuff that will please critical family trade. — A. R. Anderson. Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls, Idaho. Paralta Blind-Folded, with Bessie Barriscale (Paralta) — Up to Paralta standard. Title good. A crook play. Had no complaints on it. Five reels. — Charles H. Ryan, ( iarfield Theatre, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. Paramount The Biggest Show on Earth, with Enid Bennett (Paramount) — A very good picture which drew very good business. — A. J. Kaufman. Michigan Theatre, Chicago. — High class neighborhood. Prunella, with Marguerite Clark (Paramount) — A sort of a fairy tale and therefore not appealing to my patrons. Tin people do not want this kind of pictures. — M. J. Weil, Castle Theatre, Chicago. Downtown house. Let's Get a Divorce, with Billie Burke (Paramount)— Drew well. A sort of comedv drama. — Charles H. Ryan. Carlield Theatre, 2844 Madison Si., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. Moonshine, with Roscoe Arbuckle (Paramount) — Not as good as The Bell Boy. Arbuckle does not do enough to cause continual laughter. It is a burlesque of a drama. We were disappointed in this, as we expected something better. — Charles Edith Storey, Metro star, having a little target practice between scenes for her new picture, "As the Sun Went Down." Miss Storey is a dead shot. H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre. 2844 Madisor. St., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. Tyrant Fear, with Dorothy Dalton (Paramount) — Four reels long. The star has done better. A border town saloon western story. Fell off in drawing power. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. The Mating of Marcella, with Dorothy Dalton (Paramount) — A pretty fair picture which drew little business. — A. J. Kaufman, Michigan Theatre, Chicago. — High class neighborhood. Pathe Ruler of the Road, with Frank Keenan (Pathe) — Deals with the business affairs of a railroad. Keenan is good, as usual. The story is a little weak, but it will get over. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. Select The Claw, with Clara Kimball Young (Select) — Ciood business. Fair picture. — A. J. Kaufman, Michigan Theatre, Chicago. — High class neighborhood. The Lesson, with Constance Talmadge (Select) — Just a fair picture. Nothing to the story. — A. J. Kaufman. Michigan Theatre, Chicago. — High class neighborhood. The Reason Why, with Clara Kimball Young (Select) — This star does not draw as a Class A star should. The rental price on her productions is too high in comparison with her drawing power. Other stars on the Select program come cheaper and draw the same box-office receipts. There is no fault to find with this picture. It is the rental price.— Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 \1 idison St.. Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. Triangle The Captive God, with W. S. Hart (Triangle) — Print in fair condition. Picture different from the average Hart subject. Business about average.— Levi Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich. From Two to Six, with Winifred Allen (Triangle)— Print in good condition. Picture, story and actors very good. Business above the average.— Levi Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich. A Soul in Trust, with Belle Bennett (Triangle) — Print in good condition. Picture, story and actors very good. The seven reels of this picture can hardly be classed as a big special. Business above the average. — Levi Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich. Idolators, with Louise Glaum (Triangle) — Pleased those who saw it, hut the title went over their heads. A good vampire play. — George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah. The Disciple, with W. S. Hart (Triangle) — Hart as a "sky pilot." Disappointed some, but as a whole it is a good picture. — George H. Done. Gayety Theatre. Payson, Utah. Universal The Model's Confession, with Mary McLaren (Universal Special) — A good picture. Fair business.— A. J. Kaufman, Michigan Theatre, Chicago. High class neighborhood. The Scarlet Car, with Franklyn Farnum (Universal Special) — Print in poor condition. Picture, story and actors only fair. Business above the average. — Levi Stevens. Bijou Theatre, Alpena. Mich. VitaoraDh Over the Top, with Guy Empe'y (Vitagraph) — Th;s is just the time to exhibit such a production. Although the weather was hot, it played eight days to wonderful business. Advertising possibilities are unlimited. — Jay A. Haas, Levy's Orpheum Theatre, Seattle, Wash. World The Oldest Law, with June Elvidge (World) — This is a good program feature and, where the star is liked, it should attract attention. The title is catchy. — Charles H. Ryan. Garfield Theatre. 2844 Madison St., Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. The Interloper, with Kitty Gordon (World) — Verv good. Supporting cast good. Business good. Most of the story takes place on a plantain—Charles H. Ryan. Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison St., Chicago.