The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)

Record Details:

Title:
The Moving Picture Weekly
Date:
1916-1917
Author:
Moving Picture Weekly Pub. Co.
Publisher:
New York, The Moving Picture Weekly
Volume:
The Moving Picture Weekly (1916-1917)
Leaf #:
000586
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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38 THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY The thrillinfit-sensational-patri' otic Universal Serial PROOF Of the Pulling Power of this Great Serial "I have broken all records with that wonderful serial, 'LIBERTY,' although I have used numerous other Universal Serials, as well as some of the Pathe and others." — Wm. Emmerich, Blue Bell Theatre, Baltimore, Md. " 'LIBERTY' is the biggest MONEY-GETTER of all the serials we have ever run, and we have run some gooid ones. The picture is full of action and punch, loaded with thrills, right up to date and pleasing my patrons." — I. M. Owens, Mgr., Strand Theatre, Barnesville, Ohio. "Our public delighted with 'LIBERTY.' Doing a splendid business and attendance increasing every night. Photography splendid and all features clean and well cut." — West Side Theatre, Denver, Colo. "Put 'LIBERTY' over big yesterday in spite of opposition opening of another serial. I believe that 'LIBERTY' is the best serial I have ever tied to."— Fred McCoy, Gem Theatre, Gallup, New Mexico. " 'LIBERTY' has been a wonderful success in our house, and we have a large following on this picture. I figure that I turned away between six and seven thousand people today, who were disappointed because I could not take care of them." — Cameragraph Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. Twin City and Northwest exhibitors consider first episode of "LIBERTY" greatest of all serials. At private showing exhibitors went wild, saying "LIBERTY" is greater than "The Battle Cry of Peace." Thirty-one Minneapolis theatres have booked "LIBERTY" at big prices, despite the fact that seven other new so-called serials go begging. — Fred S. Meyer, Laemmle Film Service, Minneapolis, Minn. ~ The Greatest Serial Mone: