Moving Picture World (Nov-Dec 1923)

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Nov-Dec 1923
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Nov-Dec 1923)
Leaf #:
0001014
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
Description:
Moving Picture World, founded in 1907 by J.P. Chalmers, was one of the motion picture industry's first trade papers. Published on a weekly basis in New York City, Moving Picture World informed exhibitors about films available for rental and editorialized on behalf of the growing industry (improving the quality of movies through higher filmmaking standards, not government censorship, was a frequent topic). The paper reached its height in the mid-to-late-1910s--a fact reflected in the circulation figures and the huge amount of advertising that filled every issue during the period. In the 1920s, Moving Picture World lost ground to other competing weekly trade papers -- including Variety, Exhibitor's Herald, and Motion Picture News. In 1927, Moving Picture World ceased publication when it was acquired by Martin Quigley's Exhibitor's Herald. Across the 20 year run of Moving Picture World, readers can watch the transition from short film programs to feature films and witness the transition from the dominance of Edison's Trust to the rise of the "Independent" film companies that ultimately became the Hollywood studios. Silent film historians have utilized and cited Moving Picture World more frequently than any other trade paper, and the publication still has many insights left to offer. -- Eric Hoyt, 2012/2013
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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MOVING PICTURE WORLD VOLUME 65 NOVEMBER— DECEMBER 1923 Index to Photoplays Accompanying list includes, in addition to pictures announced for release during November and December, all productions on which reviews were published during this period, the date of issue containing this information being also shown. Where such reference is omitted, information will probably appear in next volume. Serials are indexed under general title. Unless otherwise specified, all subjects listed are five-reel dramas. Great care has been used to make this information as accurate as possible. If any errors are detected, we would appreciate having our attention called to them, so that our card index may be corrected. If information is desired regarding any picture, either previously released or forthcoming, which is not included in this list, we will be pleased to furnish same on request. A Anna Christie (7.631 feet) (Based on Eugene O'Neill's play) (Blanche Sweet) (Directed by John Griffith Wray) (First National — Ince Production) (Review — December 1). April Showers (6,350 feet) (Featured Cast) (Directed by Tom Forman) (Preferred Pictures) (Review — November 17). Around the World in the Speejacks (6 reels) (Paramount) (Review — December 1). B Barefoot Boy (5,913 feet) (Based on poem by J. G. Whittier) (Featured Cast) (Directed by David Kirkland) (C. B. C.) (Review — November 21). Barnyard Romeo, A (1 reel) (Pathe — Aesop's Fable Cartoon) (Review — November 3). Be My Guest (1 reel) (Neely Edwards) (Universal— Comedy) (Review — November 3). Best Man Wins (1 reel) (Pathe — Cartoon) (Review— December 29). Big Dan (5,931 feet) (Charles Jones) (Directed by William Wellman) (Fox) (Review — -November 10). Black and Blue (2 reels) (Educational — Christie Comedy) (Review — December 8). Blow Your Own Horn (6,315 feet) (Based on play by Owen Davis) (Featured Cast) (Directed by James W. Horne) (F. B. O.) (Review — November 10). Bottom of the Sea, The (1 reel) (Educational — Hodge Podge) (Review — December 1). Boy of Mine (7 reels) (Based on story by Booth Tarkington) (Ben Alexander) (Directed by William Beaudine) (First National) (Review — December 8). breaking into Society (4,112 feet) (Bull Montana — Star) (F. B. O.) (Story and Direction by TTunt Stromberg) (Review — December 29) *■ JLighl-s -oi Broadway (6,700 feet) (Doris nyon) (Directed by Webster Campbell) ncipal Pictures) (Review — November 3). the Line (2 reels) (Buddy Messinger) ■>rsal — Century Comedy) (Review — Dear 22). C all of the Canyon (6,993 feet) (Featured Cast) (Based on novel by Zane Grey) (Directed by* Victor Fleming) (Paramount) (Review — December 29). of the Wagon (2 reels) (Educational — Christie Comedy) (Review — December 22). ’ame Back, The (1 reel) (Pathe — Aesop's uxG Cartoon) (Review — December 15). nasing Wealth (1 reel) (Universal) (Review — December 29). Cloisters in the Clouds (1 reel) (Fox — Educational) (Review — November 24). Code of the Mounted (2 reels) (Universal — Western) (Review — November 3). Comedy of Terrors (2 reels) (Episode of “Fighting Flood” series) (F. B. O.) (Review — November 17). lommon Law (7,500 feet) (Based on novel by Robert W. Chambers) (Corinne Griffith) (Directed by George Archibaud) (Selznick (Review — November 10). orn-Fed Sleuth, The (2 reels) (Jack Earle) (Universal— Century Comedy) (Review — December 8). juntry Kid (6,300 feet) (Wesley Barry) (Directed by William Beaudine) (Warner Brothers) (Review — November 10). rooked Alley, The (4,900 feet) (Laura LaPlante) (Directed by Robert F. Hill) (Universal) (Review — December 1). Cupid’s Fireman (5 reels) (Charles Jones — Star) (Based on story by Richard Harding Davis “Andy McGee’s Chorus Girl”) (Fox) (Review— December 29). D ance or Die (2 reels) (Fox — Sunshine Comedy) Review — November 24). ger Ahead (5 reels) (Richard Talmadge) (Directed by W. K. Howard) (I’bil Goldstone) (Review— December 29). Dangerous Maid, The (7,337 feet) (Constance Talmadge) (First National) (Based on novel, “Barbara Winslow — Rebel,” by Elizabeth Ellis) (Directed by Victor Heerman) (Review December 22). Daniel Boone (Fourth of “Chronicle of America" Series) (3 reels) (Pathe) (Review — December 29). Dare-Devil, The (2 reels) (Ben Turpin) (Pathe — Mack Sennett Comedy) (Review — Novem November 24). Dark Knight, The (2 reels) (Joe Rock) (Grand — Asher) (Review — December 1). Darkest Hour, The (2 reels) (Pathe — Spot Family Comedy) (Review— December 29). Darling of New York (6,260 feet) (Baby Peggy) (Directed by King Baggot) (Universal — Jewel) (Review — November 3). Dark Horse, A (1 reel) (Pathe — Aesop’s Fable Cartoon) (Review — December 8). David Copperfield (6,282 feet) (Based on novel by Charles Dickens) (Featured Cast) (Directed by A. W. Saundberg) (Associated Exhibitors) (Review — November 17). Day of Faith (6,557 feet) (Based on story by Arthur Somers Roche) (Eleanor Boardman) (Directed by Tod Browning) (Goldwyn) (Review— December 8). Dear Ol’ Pal (1 reel) (Snub Pollard) (Paul Parrott) (Pathe — Comedy) (Review — November 10). Derby Day (2 reels) (Pathe — “Our Gang” Comedy) (Review — November 17). Discontent (1 reel) (Educational) — Robert C. Bruce Wilderness Tale) (Review — November 3). Don't Hesitate (1 reel) (Educational — Cameo) (RcG-vr December 29). Down in the Ships tu C«e' (2 reels) (Pal — Dog star) (Universal — Century Comedy) (Review — November 17). Do Women Pay? (1 reel) (Pathe — Aesop’s Fable Cartoon) (Review — November 10). Dutch Treat, A (1 reel) (Fox — Educational Film) (Review — December 29). E Eternal City (7,800 feet) (Based on novel by Hall Caine) (Featured Cast) (Directed by George Fitzmaurice) (First National) (Review — December 1). Exit Caeser (2 reels) (Educational — Mermaid Comedy) (Review — December 8). F Farmer A1 Falfa’s Pet Cat (1 reel) (Pathe — Aesop’s Fable Cartoon) (Review — November 17). Fashionable Fakers (5,000 feet) (Johnnie Walker) (Directed by William Worthington) (F. B. O.) (Review — December 15). Fashion Follies (2 reels) (Universal— Century Comedy) (Review — November 3). Fashion Row (7,300 feet) (Mae Murray) (Directed by Robert Z. Leonard) (Metro) (Review— December 8). Film Foolish (1 reel) (Educational— Cameo Comedy) (Review — December 15). Five-Fifteen (1 reel) (Pathe — Aesop's Fable Cartoon) (Review — December 1). Five Orphans of the Storm (1 reel) (Pathe — Cartoon) (Review— December 29). Flaming Youth (8,434 feet) (Based on novel by Warner Fabian) (Colleen Moore) (Directed by John Francis Dillon) (First National) (Review — November 24). Flip Flops (2 reels) (Pathe — Comedy) (Review— December 1). Flying Finance (2 reels) (Educational— Mermaid) (Review — December 29). Forgive and Forget (5,877 feet) (Estelle Taylor) (Directed by Howard M. Mitchell) (C. B. C.) (Review — November 10). Fully Insured (1 reel) (Pathe— Comedy) (Review — December 15). G Ghost City, The (Serial) (Pete Morrison, Margaret Morris) (Universal) (Review — December 8). Girls and Records (1 reel) (Pathe — Sportlight) ( Review— December 29). Gold Madness (5,860 feet) (Adapted from James Oliver Curwood's magazine story, “The Man From Ten Strike”) (Guy Bates Post) (Directed by Robert T. Thornby) (Principal Pictures) (Review — November 3). Golfmania (2 reels) (Universal — Century Comedy) (Review — November 10). Go West (1 reel) (Pathe — “Dippy-Do-Dads” Comedy) (Review — November 24). Gown Shop, The (2 reels) (Larry Semon) (Vitagraph) (Review — November 17). Great Outdoors, The (2 reels) (Pathe — “Spat Family” Comedy) (Review — December 8). H Half-A-Dollar-Bill (5,700 feet) (Anna Q. Nilsson) (Directed by W. S. Van Dyke) (Metro) (Review— December 15). Hang On (1 reel) (Educational — Cameo Comedy) (Review — November 17). Hansel and Gretel (2 reels) (Baby Peggy — Start (Universal — Century) (Review — December 29). Happy-Go-Luckies (1 reel) (Pathe— Aesop's Fable Cartoon) (Review — November 24). Heads Up (1 reel) (Educational — Cameo Comedy) (Review — November 10). Held to Answer (5,601 feet) (House Peters) (Directed by Harold Shaw) (Metro) (Review — November 3). Her Temporary Husband (6,723 feet) (Sidney Chaplin — Owen Moore) (First National) (Directed by John F. McDermott) (Review — December 22). His Children's Children (8.300 feet) (Based on novel by Arthur Train) (Featured Cast) (Directed by Sam Wood) (Paramount) /Review — November 17). His Mystery Girl (4,4S7 feet) (Herbert Rawlinso Star) (Directed by R. F. Hill) (Universal) (Review — December 29). Hollywood Bound (2 reels) (Sid Smith) (Grand — Asher) (Review — December 1). Home Again (1 reel) (Educational— Song Series) (Review — December 15). Horseshoes (2 reels) (Larry Semon) (Vitagraph) (Review — December 22). Hot Sparks (1 reel) (Educational — Cameo Comedy) Review — November 24). Hustlin’ Hank (2 reels) (Will Rogers) (Pathe— Comedy) (Review — November 10). I Idea Man. The (1 reel) (Bert Roach) (UniversalComedy) (Review — November 17). Income Tax Collector, The (2 reels) (Lew_ Brice) (Fox — Comedy) (Review — December 15). Inbad, the Sailor (2 reels) (Pathe — Sennett Comedy) (Review — December 29). In Search of a Thrill (5,500 feet) (Based on story, “The Spirit of the Road”) (Viola Dana) (Directed by Oscar Apfel) (Metro) (Review — November 3). In the Palace of the King (9.000 feet! (Based on novel by F. Marion Crawfordj) (Blanche Sweet) (Directed by Emmett Flynn) (Goldwyn) (Review — December 15). It's a Boy (1 reel) (Snub Pollard — Start (Pathe) (Review — December 29). J Jamestown (4 reels) (“Chronicles of America" series) (Pathe) (Review— November 3). Jealous Husbands (6,500 feet) (Directed by Maurice Torneur (First National) (Review— December 29). Join the Circus (2 reels) (Pathe— “Our Gang" Comedy) (Review— December S).