Moving Picture World (Nov-Dec 1927)

Record Details:

Title:
Moving Picture World
Date:
Nov-Dec 1927
Publisher:
New York, Chalmers Publishing Company
Volume:
Moving Picture World (Nov-Dec 1927)
Leaf #:
000431
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:
December 07, 2023
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December 31, 1927 49 Your Handy Picture Index Covering ALL photoplays reviewed in Volume 89 ( No " vember and December , 1927 ) of Moving Picture World This is a useful supplement to your weekly service “Quick Reference Picture Chart” ALPHABETICALLY arranged for your convenience A Alien Antics. 1 reel — Pathe Grantland Rice Sportlight — Review, November 5. Ail Wet. 1 reel — Universal “Oswald the Rabbit” Cartoon — Review, November 19. All Wet. 1 reel — Universal “Oswarld the Rabbit” Cartoon — Review, November 12. Angel Eyes. 2 reels — Educational Big Boy Comedy — Review, December 24. Angel of Broadway. 6,574 ft. — Leatrice Joy — Directed by Lois Weber — Pathe — Review, November 5. Assistant Wives. 2 reels — Charley Chase — Pathe Hal Roach Comedy — Review, November 26. B Blind Man’s Bluff. 2 reels — Jack Perrin — Universal Mounted Police Series — Review, November 12. Blind Man’s Bluff. 2 reels — Jack Perrin — Universal Northwest Mounted Police Series — Review, November 19. Body and Soul. 5,902 ft. — Aileen Pringle and Norman Kerry — Directed by Reginald Barker — MetroGoldwyn-Mayer — Review, November 19. Bowery Cinderella. A 6,900 ft. — From an original story by Melvin Houston — Gladys Hulette and Pat O’Malley — Directed by Burton King — Excellent Pictures — Review, November 26. Brave Heart, A. 1 reel — Pathe Aesops Fables Cartoon — Review, November 5. Breakfast at Sunrise. 5,100 ft. — Constance Talmadge — Directed by Mai St. Clair — First National — — Review, November 26. Bridal of Pennacook. 1 reel — Tiffany Technicolor Production — Review, November 19. Broncho Buster. 1 reel — Pathe Aesop Fable Cartoon — Review, December 17. Buffalo Bill’s Last Fight. 2 reels — Metro-GoldwynMayer — Review, December 3. Bull Fighter, The. 2 reels — Pathe Mack Sennett Comedy— Review, November 19. Buster What’s Next. 2 reels — Universal “Buster Brown” Comedy Series — Review, November 5. C Casey Jones. 6,673 ft. — Ralph Lewis — Directed by Charles J. Hunt — Rayart — Review, December 24. Chicago. 9,145 ft. — Phyllis Haver. — Directed by Frank Urson. — Pathe. — Review, December 31. City Gone Wild, The. 5,408 ft. — Thomas Meighan — Directed by James Cruze — Paramount — Review, December 10. Cups and Contenders. 1 reel — Pathe Grantland Rice Sportlight — Review, November 19. Curiosities. 1 reel — Educational Walter Futter’s Curiosities— Review, December 3. D Dates For Two. 2 reels — Universal Stern Bros. Comedy— Review, December 24. Devil Dancer, The. 7,000 ft. — Gilda Gray — Directed by Fred Niblo — United Artists — Review, December 24. Devil’s Twin, The. 5,478 ft. — Leo Maloney — Directed by Leo Maloney — Pathe Review, December 10. Do Detectives Think. 2 reels — Stan Laurel — Pathe Hal Roach Comedy — Review, November 12. Dress Parade. 6,599 ft. — William Boyd — Directed by Donald Crisp — Pathe — Review, November 5. E Enemy, The. — 8,194 ft. — Lillian Gish. — Directed by Fred Niblo. — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. — Review December 31. Exploring England With Will Rogers. 1 reel — Pathe — Review, December 10. F Felix the Cat. 1 reel — Educational Felix the Cat Cartoon— Review, December 10. Felix the Cat. 1 reel — Educational Pat Sullivan Cartoon— Review, December 3. Fiddlesticks. 2 reels — Harry Langdon — Pathe Comedy— Review, November 19. Fireman Save My Child. 5,399 ft. — Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton — Directed by Edward Sutherland— Paramount — Review, December 10. Flaming Fathers. 2' reels — Max Davidson — Pathe Comedy — Review, December 10. Flying Fishers. 1 reel — Pathe Paul Terry Aesop Fable Cartoon — Review, November 19. Football Sense. 1 reel — Pathe Grantland Rice Sportlight — Review, November 5. Football Sense. 1 reel — Pathe Grantland Rice Sportlight — Review, November 19. Forbidden Woman. 6,568 ft. — Jetta Goudal — Directed by Paul L. Stein — Pathe — Review, November 5. For Men Only. 1 reel — Educational Walter Futter’s Curiosities — Review, November 5. Fox Hunt, The. 1 reel — Pathe Aesop Fable Cartoon — Review, November 12. French Dressing. 6,344 ft. — Lois Wilson — Directed by Allan Dwan — First National Picture — Review, December 17. G Gaucho, The. 9,265 ft. — Story by Elton Thomas — Douglas Fairbanks — Directed by F. Richard Jones — United Artists — Review, November 26. Gay Defender, The — 6,379 ft. — Richard Dix. — Directed by Gregory LaCava. — Paramount. — Review, December 31. Get Your Man. 5,718 ft. — From Louis Verneuil’s play — Clara Bow — Directed by Dorothy Arzner — Paramount— Review, December 10. Girl From Chicago. 5,978 ft. — Conrad Nagel — Directed by Roy Enright — Warner Brothers — Review, December 24. Girl from Everywhere, The. 3,303 ft. — Featured Cast — Directed by Eddie Cline — Pathe — Review, November 5. Girl in the Pullman. 5,867 ft. — From the “Girl in the Upper C,” by Willson Collison — Marie Prevost and Harrison Ford — Directed by Earle C. Kenton — Pathe — Review, November 5. Good Time Charley. 6,302 ft. Featured Cast— Directed by Michael Curtiz — Warner Brothers — Review, November 26. Gorilla, The. 7,133 ft. — From the play by Ralph Spence — Featured Cast — Directed by A1 Santell — First National — Review, November 26. H Harp In Hock, A. 5,996 ft.— From the story by Evelyn Campbell — Rudolph Schildkraut and Junior Coghlan— Directed by Renaud Hoffman — Pathe— Review, November 5. Harem Scarem. 2 reels— Universal Oswald Cartoon — Review, December 17. Harvester, The. 7,044 ft. — From the novel by Gene Stratton Porter — Featured Cast — Directed by J. Leo Meehan — Film Booking Offices — Review, November 19. Have a Drink. 1 reel— Pathe Rare-Bit Novelty — Review, November 12. Hello Sailor. 2 reels — Lupino Lane — Educational Comedy — Review, December 10. Hero for a Night. 5,711 ft.— Glenn Tryon— Directed by William James Craft — Universal Pictures — Review, November 26. Hodge Podge No. 62. 1 reel — Educational Lyman Howe Hodge Podge — Review, November 2'6. Honeymoon Hate. 5,415 ft.— Florence Vidor— Directed by Luther Reed — Paramount — Review, December 17. Hook and Ladder No. 9. 5,240 ft. — From the story by John Moroso — Featured Cast — Directed by F. Harmon Weight — FBO — Review, November 26. Husbands or Lovers. 6,250 ft. — Emil Jannings — Directed by Paul Czinner — Rimax Production — Review, December 3. I In Europe With Will Rogers. 1 reel — Will Rogers — Pathe — Review, November 12. In Old Kentucky. 6,646 ft. — James Murray and Helene Costello — Directed by John M. Stahl — MetroGoldyn-Mayer — Review. December 3. Irresistible Lover, The. 6,958 ft. — Lois Moran and Norman Kerry — Directed by William Beaudine — Universal Pictures — Review, November 19. J Junk Man, The. 2 reels — Pathe Comedy — Review, December 17. Just Kidding. 2 reels — Pathe Aesop Fable Cartoon — Review, December 17. K King Harold. 2 reels — Taylor Holmes and Leah Baird — Pathe Comedy — Review, November 12. L Ladies Day. 1 reel — Pathe Grantland Rice Sportlight — Review, December 3.