Motography (Jul 1918)

54 MOTOGRAPHY Vol. XX, No. 2. draggy and meaningless and the star's acting is deplorable. — Sylvia Grogg, Grogg's Theatre, Bakersfield, Cal. can stories of American life, not pictures with a foreign back-ground. — 'Leo Peterson, Iris Theatre, Belle Fourche, S. D. Jules of the Strong Heart, with George Beban (Paramount) — Splendid out-door picture, wholesome and pleasing. — Sylvia Grogg, Grogg's Theatre, Bakersfield, Cal. A Petticoat Pilot, with Vivian Martin (Paramount)— The star is youthful and appealing at all times. — Sylvia Grogg, Grogg's Theatre, Bakersfield, Cal. Magda, with Clara Kimball Young (Select) — The star and her father, Edward Kimball, are the salvafion of this feature. The supporting cast is not even average. — Mrs. Nora M. Vincent, Bluebird Theatre, Girard, Kansas. Triangle The Clever Mrs. Carfax, with Julian Eltinge (Paramount) — More than pleased those who were willing to take a chance on a star who was unknown to them. Weather, fair. Advertised quite extensively. No competition. Prices, 10 and 20 cents. : — J. E. Wingreene, Bismarck Theatre, Bismarck, N. D. — Neighborhood house. Nancy Comes Home, with Myrtle Lind (Triangle)— A picture somewhat different and enjoyed by the majority. Story and plot not strong but it contains a lesson and serves as entertainment. — Leo Peterson, Iris Theatre, Belle Fourche, S. D. The Secret Game, with Sessue Hayakawa (Paramount) — Feature well liked although the star is not popular here. Weather fair. Ordinary advertising. Admission prices, 10 and 20 cents. — J. E. Wingreeme, Bismarck Theatre, Bismarck, N. D. — Neighborhood house. Innocent's Progress, with Pauline Starke (Triangle)— Here is a picture that we expected little of. The title had no drawing power, but the picture proved to be a most pleasing one, well handled by director and cast. — Leo Peterson, Iris Theatre, Belle Fourche, S. D. Select The Reason Why, with Clara Kimball Young (Select) — A real show. — G. L. Williams, Orpheum Theatre, Snohomish, Wash. The Love Brokers, with Alma Rubens (Triangle)— Mixed opinions on this. Some liked it, while others did not. I would say that it is a little above the average Triangle. — Leo Peterson, Iris Theatre, Belle Fourche, S. D. Unfaithful, with Dorothy Dalton (Triangle)A fair short subject but does this star no good.Leo Peterson, Iris Theatre, Belle Fourche, S. D. The Lone Wolf, with Bert Lytell (Select)— Brought good business in hot weather. — L. L. Goldsmith, Class A Theatre, Seattle, Wash. The Lonely Woman, with Belle Bennett (Triangle)— A very good picture. — L. L. Goldsmith, Class A Theatre, Seattle, Wash. The Lesson, with Constance Talmadge (Select) — A picture so pleasing that it received honorable mention from the most hardened critics. Photography excellent. Scenery and settings beautiful. This star is coming fast. Sister Norma had better have a care. — G. T. Porter, Lyric Theatre, Blue Island, 111. For Valour, with Winifred Allen (Triangle)— Just a program picture but it ranks right up with some specials. Of patriotic trend, though it's Canadian. — Mrs. Nora M. Vincent, Bluebird Theatre, Girard, Kansas. Scandal, with Constance Talmadge (Select) — The title implies much that you do not see. An inoffensive picture. Photography and settings are excellent. — Mrs. Nora M. Vincent, Bluebird Theatre, Girard, Kansas. — High class neighborhood. The Secret of the Storm Country, with Norma Talmadge (Select) — Dramatically powerful subject. Miss Talmadge brings out every emotion demanded by the various circumstances in which she is placed. — Mrs. Nora M. Vincent, Bluebird Theatre, Girard, Kansas. Little Red Decides, with Triangle Players (Triangle) — Weather warm and clear. Advertised newspaper and lobby display. Competition, Artcraft, Bluebird. The admission, ground floor, 20 and 10 cents; balcony, IS and 5 cents. A strictly no-star picture, with an extra good story and actors, patrons well pleased. Business above the average. — L. Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich. Magda, with Clara Kimball Young (Select) — A good picture but I cannot say it pleased the majority. It seems that our people want Ameri Shoes That Danced, with Pauline Stark (Triangle)— Weather cold. Advertising, newspaper and lobby display. Competition, Paramount and a tent show. Picture and story very good as it is well acted ; picture as a whole lacks humor. Business below the average. — L. Stevens, Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich. The Aryan, with W. S. Hart (Triangle Re-issue) Lois Wilson, as she appears in support of J. Warren Kerrigan in the Paralta plav. "One Dollar Bid." — Weather warm and clear. Advertised, newspaper and lobby display. A typical Hart picture that has a fair following, but people as a whole are looking for a newer line of pictures than these re-issues. Business below the ' average. — Bijou Theatre, Alpena, Mich. Serials and Series The Son of Democracy, with Benjamin Chapin (Paramount) — "Tender Memories." Excellent is the word for these two-reel subjects. For high class entertainment and educational value as well they can't be beaten. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls, Idaho. The Son of Democracy, with Benjamin Chapin (Paramount) — "My Father." Excellent stories, these of the life of Lincoln. They are human and are excellent entertainment as well as being educational. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls, Idaho. The Eagle's Eye, with King Baggot and Marguerite Snow (Four-Square) — Episode one played to capacity. Here is a series that is in a class by itself. Every episode is a complete story, written by Chief Flynn of the U. S. Secret Service. They deal with German spies and plots. All our patrons are enthusiastic over the series. — A. R. Anderson, Orpheum Theatre, Twin Falls, Idaho. State Rights and Specials Carmen of the Klondike, with Clara Williams (State Rights) — Very good. A title like this is worth a thousand like Stella Maris. Big business. — George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah. I Believe (Tucker-State Rights) — As near nothing as could be. Long drawn out story, which got nowhere and which might go all right at a church picnic but will not please the usual picture fan who wants pleasure, not a half sermon. I am speaking from the point of view of my patrons and myself, not about the well meaning, educational qualities of the picture. — Leo Peterson, Iris Theatre, Belle Fourche, S. D. The Hell Hound of Alaska, with W. S. Hart (State Rights) — The star does not appear until the third reel and very little after that. This is an old Mutual formerly called "The Darkening Trail." Photography is bad in many spots. Keep away from it if you do not want to have your patrons dislike this star. Elmer Clifton is the leading player in this picture, rather than Hart. — Charles H. Ryan, Garfield Theatre, 2844 Madison street, Chicago. — Middle class neighborhood. Shame, with Zeena Keefe (State Rights) — Very good. Everyone spoke well of it. The star is new and did not draw very well. — George H. Done, Gayety Theatre, Payson, Utah. The Eyes of the World (Clune) — Very satisfying production. We exhibited this for a full week and in spite of hot weather, we broke all receipt records. — Peter David, Liberty Theatre, Tacoma, Wash. Reports of National Board of Review Hari Kiri (California) — Seven reels. Entertainment value, good; dramatic interest of story, fair; coherence of narrative, fair; acting, fair; photography. fair; technical handling, fair; costuming, good ; scenic settings, fair. Moral effect, doubtful. And the Children Pay (Cramer) — Entertainment value, fair ; educational value, doubtful; dramatic interest of story, fair; coherence of narrative, fair; acting, fair^ photography, fair; technical handling, fair; scenic setting, fair. Moral effect, doubtful. The Service Star, with Madge Kennedy (Goldwynl— Entertainment value, excellent; dramatic interest of story, good ; coherence of narrative, zood ; acting, good ; photography, good ; technical handling, excellent ; scenic setting, good. Milady of the Beanstalk (Pathe) — Entertainment value, good. Dramatic interest of story, fair; coherence of narrative, fair; acting, fair; photography, good; technical handling, fair; scenic setting, fair. Moral effect, good. The Empty Cab (LTniversal) — Entertainment value, fair; dramatic interest of storv, fair; coherence of narrative, good; acting, fair; photography, good: technical handling, fair; scenic setting, fair. Moral effect, good. After the War (LTniversal) — Entertainment value, good. Dramatic interest of story, good ; coherence of narrative, clear; acting, good; photography, excellent; technical handling, good; costuming, good; scenic setting, good. Moral effect, good.