Reel Life (1916-1917)

Neti Edition. cs^° congratulations on the remarkable drawing powers of the piece, which transcended any¬ thing before known. Among the testimonials received dealing with the original picture production of “Damaged Goods” are the following: A. W. BLANKMEYER, Manager Grand Cir¬ cus Theatre, Detroit, Mich. — “We cannot refrain from congratulating you on your film ‘Damaged Goods.’ We not only consider it good from the box office point of view. It is a triumph morally and socially as well.” EDWARD J. O’KEEFE, Manager O’Keefe Theatre, Atlantic City, N. J. — “ ‘Damaged Goods’ broke all records for attendance at our theatre today. This is the best drawing play that was ever in the house. It is a whirlwind.” H. M. THOMAS, Strand Amusement Company, Omaha, Neb. — “We have broken all records with ‘Damaged Goods.’ We had to use seven police¬ men and a surgeon to handle the crowd. ‘Damaged Goods’ is the best box office attraction in this country today.” A. G. FORBES, Manager Class A Theatre. Spokane, Wash. — “ ‘Damaged Goods’ has caused the biggest sensation in Spokane of any picture that was ever shown here. We have turned them away at every performance. We had 16,000 paid admissions at 25 cents between 30th and November 7th, inclusive. Cleaned up $2,100." WALTER F. SCOTT, Manager Savoy Theatre, Wilmington, Del. — “Arranging for extension of time on ‘Damaged Goods.’ Had to call police to handle fighting crowd trying to get into theatre last night. There were three hundred persons waiting in line before the theatre opened in the morning. ‘Damaged Goods’ is the talk of the town and it has given this theatre a big boost.” CHARLES L. HILLES, Unique and Lyric Theatres, Eau Claire, Wis. — “ ‘Damaged Goods’ broke all records at the Lyric Theatre in Eau Claire. The people literally fought to get in. I never saw anything like since I have been in the business. The nearest approach was with ‘The Birth of a Nation.’ ” H. A. SIMS, Manager Liberty Theatre, Salt Lake City, Utah. — “ ‘Damaged Goods’ showing to packed houses each performance. It has broken all house records for this theatre. I con STAR-#The celebrated Mr. Richard Bennett, famous player and student, whose successes have run impartially on Broad¬ way and “on the road.” CAST OF CO-WORKERS— The original Broadway cast with which Mr. Bennett achieved his famed success with "Damaged Goods” on the speaking stage, including Adrienne Morrison, who is the gifted Mrs. Bennett. ENDORSEMENT OF AUTHORITY — The testimonials of approval from hundreds of the greatest men and women of America have placed a seal of propriety and authenticity on this production and have given it a repute that no other film production enjoys. “Damaged Goods” was first released late in 1915 and was withdrawn from the market while still running to successful houses the following September. Since that time the public has not seen “Damaged Goods” at any point in the United States. This means that there are no old prints out to work in competition with the new edition, an added point of value to the larger theatres planning long runs. In many theatres of the larger cities “Damaged Goods” has been played as many as six times. In its new form, after a thorough revision and material strengthen¬ ing by Mr. Bennett, whose small children appear with him in the prologue to the re¬ vised version, this wonderful drama seems certain of continued popularity. During the original run of “Damaged Goods” more than 100,000 testimonials were received from men and women in all circles of society who had seen the play and been impressed with its extraordinary educa¬ tional value. At the same time exhibitors throughout the country were wiring and writing their AMAGED GOODS” on first edition took in considerably ■ more than a million dollars at I M the box offices of the motion picture theatres of the United States. The new edition of “Damaged Goods,” available to exhibitors February 12, brings with it proven merit and an element of newness which 'promises an equal if not greater earning power. Since the first announcement of the new edition reservations and bookings have been made by important theatres in many centers. “Damaged Goods” in the new edi¬ tion is coming back to sweep the country again. The picture presents' several, points of special value : PROVEN pulling power, on the basis of a record of astonishing repeat bookings on the first edition. NO COMPETITION — in that it is the only picture on the subject, whereas every other “sermon picture” has competitors by the score. TIMELINESS — in that its theme is as old as civilization and as new as tomorrow, and that until the disease curse is wiped out the picture will have a mission. REEL LIFE— Page Two