The Moving picture world (May 1922)

Record Details:

Title:
The Moving picture world
Date:
May 1922
Publisher:
New York : The World Photographic Publishing Company
Volume:
The Moving picture world
Leaf #:
000440
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion pictures, Motion picture industry
Collection:
Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
California State Library
Sponsor:
California State Library Califa/LSTA Grant
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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370 MOVING PICTURE WORLD May 27, 1922 The rapidity with which this Pyramid-Betty Blythe production is being booked by the great first run and circuit showmen is the immediate index to its box-office popularity. Real pictures are booked in a hurry by real showmen. Now in its SECOND BIG WEEK CAMEO THEATRE NEW YORK In Canada: (Canadian Rel(-;i>ing (Corporation, Limited Audience Appeal and — "It has suspense, an element of mystery, a theme that has always proved popular. Spectator's interest obtained early and held throughout. Blythe does the best work of her career." — Moving Picture World. " 'His Wife's Husband' is a tonic to the nerves ; and that kind of a stimulant no prohibition officer can take from us" — New York Review. "Although a motion picture, it compares favorably with the stage plays. The Bat' and 'The Cat and the Canary'." — Evening Telegram. "Settings suggest considerable money spent on production. Likeable spirit of conflict keeps story interesting. Will more than hold its own in higher priced houses anywhere." — Variety. ■"His Wife's Husband' certainly gets your brain all on edge. Betty Blythe never looked more bewitching in her life."— iVew York World. "Will stand up well in the list of mystery dramas proving so popular this season." — New York Herald.