APRIL-1923 ( PICTURES RELEASED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 1922 MARCH 1. 1923 See MOTION PICTURE NEWS WEEKLY EDITION for Current Releases VOL IV ... jCos^Ancjeles 729 Seventh Avenue.M-)f O Classics of the Screen Popu1arNoVe1s and Notable Plays ElaboratetyScreend " Debureau " by Sacha Guitry " Daddies " by lohn L. Hobble " The Gold Diggers " by Avery Hopwood " Beau Brummel " by Clyde Fitch " Lucre tia Lombard 99 by Kathleen \ orris " Little Johnny Jones 99 by George M. Cohan " The Age of Innocence " by Edith Wharton " George Washington, Jr." by George M. Cohan " Babbitt " by Sinclair Lewis " Cornered " by Dobson Mitchell and Zelda Sears " Irene " by James Montgomery " Broadway After Dark M bv Frederick Summerfield And Six Others to be Announced Later mi 1 MOTION PICTURE NEWS BOOKING GUIDE Published by MOTION PICTURE NEWS, Inc. William A. Johnston, E. Kendall Gillett, President Treasurer J. S. Dickerson Fred J. Beecroft, Managing Editor Advertising Manager BOOKING GUIDE Raymond E. Gallagher, Editor HOME OFFICE 729 7th Ave., New York, N. Y. 'Phone: BRYANT 9360 LOS ANGELES OFFICE 616 Hollywood Security Building 'Phone: HOLLYWOOD 3568 J. C. J ESSEN, Representative Copyright 1923, by Motion Picture News, Inc. I CHICAGO OFFICE 752 South Wabash Avenue 'Phone: HARRISON 7667 L. H. MASON, Representative Good Bets You May Have Overlooked THE above is the title I would give this BOOKING GUIDE. The crying waste in this business is that the average picture doesn't get 40% distribution. It is swept to the shelf by the rush of productions. A good picture, new to your house and com- munity, is just as new as a current release and just as good. - It is really better because its value has been proven by a check-up of box-office reports (see the Booking Guide) and exploitation actually done and proven (see the Booking Guide). Look over this Booking Guide and you're sure to find many a good bet overlooked and full references to all the reviewing, box-office, exploitation material you need in the pages of MOTION PICTURE NEWS. It is the best first aid to the Box-Office in the business. GENERAL INDEX TO COMPANIES AND DEPARTMENTS Pictures COMPANY Listed Page Allied Producers and Distributors Corporation 17 American Releasing Corporation IT Anchor Film Distributors, Inc 17 Arrow Film Corporation 17 Associated Exhibitors, Inc .\.: 17 Associated First National Pictures, Inc 18 Ay won Film Corporation 18 B. B. Productions, Inc 18 C. C. Burr 18 C. B. C. Film Sales Corporation 18 C. C. Pictures, Inc 18 East Coast Productions 18 Educational Film Exchanges, Inc 18 Equity Pictures Corporation 19 Federated Film Exchanges of America, Inc 19 Film Booking Offices of America, Inc 19 Fox Film Corporation 19 Murray W. Garsson, Inc 20 Phil Goldstone Productions 20 Goldwyn Pictures Corporation 20 Graphic Film Corporation 20 W. W. Hodkinson Corporation 20 Hyperion Pictures Corporation 20 Lee-Bradford Corporation 21 J. A. Levinson 21 Al Lichtman Corporation 21 Mastodon Films, Inc 21 Metro Pictures Corporation 21 Paramount (Famous Players-Lasky Corporation) 21 Pathe Exchange, Inc 22 Playgoers Pictures 22 Principal Pictures Corporation 22 Prizma, Inc 22 Jo-Rok Productions 22 Sanford Productions 23 Second National Pictures Corporation 23 Selznick Distributing Corporation 23 W. M. Smith Productions, Inc 23 William Steiner Productions 23 Storey Pictures, Inc 23 Sunset Productions 23 Truart Film Corporation 23 United Artists Corporation 23 Universal Pictures Corporation.. 23 Vitagraph, Inc 24 Warner Brothers 24 L. Lawrence Weber & Bobby North 24 George H. Wiley, Inc 24 M. J. Winkler 24 Check-Up, The (Exhibitors' Reports on Fea- ture Productions) Pages 131-139 News Reels Page 128 Scenics Pages 127-128 Serials Page 117 Short Length Subjects — Comedies Pages 119-126 Short Length Subjects — Dramas Pages 118-119 Short Length Subjects — Miscellaneous Pages 129-130 Special Announcements Pages 25-26, 115-116 Theatre Equipment Section Pages 140-145 No. 4 MOTION PICTURE NEWS BOOKING GUIDE Apr. 1923 —and for your guidance JUST J. IKK A WOMAN. Produced by Grace S. Haskins. Featuring Marguerite de la Motte, George Fawcett and Ralph Graves. Synopsis: Young girl tries to punish two aunts for casting slurs as to the character of her mother, and in the trying, brings sor- row, temporarily, upon herself. A delightful comedy-drama. DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS. Produced by Whaling Film Cor- poration. Directed by Elmer Clifton, featuring Marguerite Courtot and Raymond McKee. Synopsis: A great sea drama which tells how a young man be- comes a whaleman and captures a 90-ton whale after a terrific battle, in order to win a father's consent to marry his daughter. One of the greatest pictures of its type ever produced. A wonder- ful box-office attraction. THE LION'S MOUSE. Produced by the Hollandia Film Corporation. Directed by Oscar Apfel. Features Wyndham Standing and Mar- guerite Marsh. Synopsis: Tells of how a band of crooks, using a brother as a weapon, tries to gain possession of papers which, if disclosed, would send high government officials to prison. A thrilling melo- drama. THE AFFAIRS OF LADY HAMILTON. Produced by Sterling Pic- tures Corporation. Featuring Liane Haid, considered the most beautiful woman in the world. Synopsis: This is without doubt the greatest love story of mod- ern history, and tells of the wonderful loves of Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson, and how she, from a poor market girl, became the pampered pet of the Courts of Europe and who, by her great beauty and brains, saved England from the grasping, ambitious Napoleon. A stupendous spectacle with more than 100,000 per- sons in the cast. THE MAN FROM GLENGARRY. Produced by the Ottawa Film Production, Ltd. Directed by Henry McRae. All-star cast. From novel by one of the greatest box-office authors of today — Ralph Connor. Presented by Ernest Shipman. Synopsis: A fast moving drama of the Canadian North Woods, bringing to the screen all the beauty of that wonderful country and the one hundred and one thrills that constantly surround life in the lumber camp. One of the finest out-door pictures ever re- leased. They're All HODKIN on more recent releases THE CRITICAL AGE. Produced by the Ottawa Film Productions, Ltd. Adapted from the popular novel, " Glengarry School Days," by Ralph Connor. Directed by Henry McRae, with an all-star cast. Presented by Ernest Shipman. Synopsis: Here is a thrilling: story of a young man in the Glen- garry country who, considered to be a good for nothing, surprises the whole countryside by great acts of daring and quickness of mind, saving the girl he loves from a frightful death in a wild rushing river and his people from extinction, by thwarting schem- ing legislators. THE RAPIDS. Produced by Saulte St. Marie Films, Ltd. Story by Alan Sullivan. Directed by David M. Hartford. Featuring Harry Morey and Mary Astor. Presented by Ernest Shipman. Synopsis: A powerful drama of a man who, with hard work and great foresight, took hold of a bankrupt town and put it back on its feet, after a series of the most heartbreaking hardships that could possibly confront any human being. * YOUTHFUL CHEATERS. Produced by the Film Guild. Featur- ing Glenn Hunter. Directed by Frank Tuttle. Photographed and supervised by Fred. Waller, Jr. Story by Townsend Martin. Synopsis: A story of the perils of the modern day of jazz. Pic- tures a young college boy wrapped up in the life work of his father, a doctor whose success in stamping out sickness in India has made him a world figure, falling in love with a frivolous daughter of the rich, sinking into a life of wastefulness and the saving of both in the nick of time by the father. Glenn Hunter in one of the best roles of his career. A picture that will appeal to the " flappers." MICHAEL O'HALLORAN. Produced by Gene Stratton Porter Pro- ductions. Personally supervised by Gene Stratton and directed by James Leo Meehan. The first of a series of personally supervised productions by this greatest of all women authors, and a story that has sold 1,061,473 copies of this book alone. It features True Boardman, Jr., as the beloved " Mickey," Charles Clary, Irene Rich and Claire McDowell. Synopsis: Newsboy who loses his parents adopts a little crippled girl, who is also an orphan. He is brought Jnto contact with persons who have everything in the world except happiness, and by his good cheer and optimism not only shows them the bright side of life, but succeeds in curing his protege. One of the surest box-office productions on the market today. SON PICTURES 7 Program Builders ALL STAR COMEDIES Faint Hearts The Four Orphans A Social Error The Fatal Photo So This is Hamlet The Pill Pounder The Busybody Featuring CHARLIE MURRAY Presented by C. C. BURR Bray Romances and Bray Comedies Fun From the Press Movie Chats THEY'RE ALL Hodkinson Pictures s Play these proven Jewels! Langdon McCormick' s Famous Play THE STORM With HOUSE PETERS and VIRGINIA VALLI HOUSE PETERS and a superb cast in HUMAN HEARTS From Hal Reid's Famous Play PRISCILLA DEAN in UNDER TWO FLAGS Booth Tarkington's Masterpiece THE FLIRT A Hobart Henley Production REGINALD DENNY in JACK LONDON'S Famous Story THE ABYSMAL BRUTE A Hobart Henley Production The Season's Most Gigantic Box-office Attraction! H. A. SNOW'S HUNTING BIG GAME in AFRICA with Gun and Camera COMING SOON THE SHOCK with LON CHANEY and VIRGINIA VALLI TRIFLING WITH HONOR With an all star-cast including ROCKLIFFE FELLOWES and FRITZI RIDGWAY, HAYDEN STEVENSON and BUDDY MESSINGER Two Super Jewels the Whole World Is Waiting to See! MERRY GO ROUND A stupendous, glittering spectacle of Life, produced amid set- tings of unparalleled splendor and magnificence — the picture which cost a fortune and is worth every cent of it! Directed by Rupert Julian. The HUNCHBACK of NOTRE DAME A tremendous achievement — a magnificent screening of Vic- tor Hugo's immortal masterpiece, with settings never equaled in the history of screen production! With Lon Chancy as the Hunchback, and a superb supporting cast. Directed by Wallace Worsley. VE PICTURES "The Pleasure is All Yours" Charles C. Burr Productions are built in the belief that there is no substitute for quality. Somewhat more than two years ago this organization began with the mak- ing of a two reel comedy series. Slowly, steadily, its production grew, the staff responsible for the various pic- tures being increased by careful selec- tion and thorough training. ** Entertainment always, — but quality first," has been the principle upon which this growth progressed. In features, in comedies, in cartoons, in scenic pictures, that slogan prevails. Independently made pictures should be quality pictures. We believe no pro- ducing organization puts more of its sense of responsibility to exhibitor and public upon the screen. MASTODON FILMS, Inc. C. C. BURR, President 133-135-137 West 44th Street NEW YORK CITY 10 ) ■ I You will book any of the following product, secure in the knowledge that it will satisfy you and your audience. FEATURES Johnny Hines in M Burn 'em Up Barnes," 44 Sure Fire Flint " and " Luck." M I Am the Law," " Secrets of Paris," " The Last Hour," " You Are Guilty." COMEDIES Charlie Murray in All-Star Comedies. Johnny Hines in the Torchy Comedies, such as 44 Torchy's Knighthood," " Bat- tling Torchy," M Torchy's Nut Sundae," " Torchy' s Feud," 44 Torchy's Ghost," 44 Torchy A La Cart," and 44 Torchy's Frame Up." Earl Hurd Animated Comedy Cartoons, such as 44 One Ol' Cat," 44 Fresh Fish," 44 Railroading " and 44 Chicken Dressing." 44 The Movie Dare Devil." MASTODON FILMS, Inc. C. C. BURR, President 133-135-137 West 44th Street NEW YORK CITY 1 I BATTER UP ABE Ruth is back again, clouting them over the fence as usual. The Yanlcees built a new stadium, which cost a giant sum of money. And 74,000 fans turned out on opening day to watch them. That's support! There is one thing that the exhibitor owes the independent producer who is making box-office attractions for him. That's support ! PREFERRED PICTURES have been made with the exhibitor's success in mind. They have the class" that audiences of to-day demand in pictures ; they hav«f big stories, great direction, box-office casts — they have thrills and romance and adventure. We are making bigger pictures all the time. Next season's program, we are confident, will astound you. And, we are proud to say, we are getting from you the one thing that is essential for us to go on. That's support! B. P. SCHULBERG presents RICH MEN'S WIVES POOR MEN'S WIVES SHADOWS ARE YOU A FAILURE ? THORNS AND ORANGE BLOSSOMS THE GIRL WHO CAME BACK THE HERO DAUGHTERS OF THE RICH PREFERRED T/U ^ f°! °Ur mUt*kes „ AL-LICHTMAN PICTURES Inc. V 7ou 11 Payfor our $MCCC$*J agsssffiSsa 12 United Artists Corporation Exchanges Atlanta, Ga 106 Walton Street Boston, Mass 69 Church Street Buffalo, N. Y 265 Franklin Street Chicago, Ills 808 Wabash Ave., South Cleveland, Ohio 2143 Prospect Avenue Dallas, Texas 308 S. Harwood St. Denver, Colo 2044 Broadway Detroit, Mich 303 Joseph Mack Building Kansas City, Mo 17th and Main Streets Los Angeles, Calif 922 So. Olive Street Minneapolis, Minn 402 Film Exchange Building New Haven, Conn 134 Meadow Street vr„., XT' i- -\y Omaha, Neb 1508 Davenport Street Philadelphia, Pa 1323 Vine Street T""i " A A 1 1 _ ■1 1 r\ XT! C^a ,j_ Portland, Maine 614 Fidelity Building St. Louis, IMto 3332 Olive Street San Francisco, Calif 229 Golden Gate Avenue Seattle, Wash 1913 Third Avenue Washington, D. C 801 Mather Building Montreal, Canada 12 Mayor Street Toronto, Canada 6 Dundas Street West Winnipeg, Canada 403 Film Exchange Bldg. Havana, Cuba 122 Consulado Street Mexico, D. F HOME OFFICE 729 Seventh Avenue, New York City MARY PICKFORD CHARLIE CHAPLIN DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS D. W. GRIFFITH Hiram Abrams, President 13 It has taken over $20,000,000 in at the box office. It is the greatest motion picture property of all time! It is every great picture rolled into one! Goldwyn is producing it! 14 THE most successful merchant is the one who advertises and displays in his show window all of his goods. "The most successful exhibitor is the one who advertises and displays in his 'show window' (lobby) all of his show units." THE SPICE OF THE PROGRAM" This Nationally Advertised Sign of Better Entertainment in your lobby means to your public that the Short Subjects which make up half the even- ing's entertainment are selected as carefully as the feature — and When You Show It They Will Come In EDUCATIONAL FILM EXCHANGES, Inc. E. W. HAMMONS, President 15 EXHIBITORS— This book is a guide to the season's pictures. It does not require a guide to establish the fact that with- out proper projection the finest program is wasted. ThePrecision Machine (o.Tnc. 317 East 34th: St - NewYork 16 INDEX TO PICTURES LISTED ACCORDING TO COMPANIES — A — ALLIED PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION (See United Artists Listing) AMERICAN RELEASING CORPORATION As a Man Lives.. Melodrama of Regeneration 28 Bohemian Girl, The Adaptation of Balfe's Opera.... 82 Challenge, The Society Drama 17 Danger Point, The Comedy-Drama, Western Rural Type.. 41 Pools of Fortune Western Comedy 50 Grub-Stake, The Alaskan Melodrama 66 Marriage Chance, The Comedy-Melodrama 71 Milady Romantic Melodrama. Dumas' story. . 72 Modern Marriage Society Mystery Melodrama 74 One Million in Jewels Crook Melodrama 79 Prince and the Pauper, The From Mark Twain's Book 85 Queen of the Moulin Rouge Melodramatic Romance 86 Quicksands Romantic Melodrama 86 Sign of the Rose, The Human Interest Drama 91 Solomon In Society Drama of the Newly Rich 94 Son of the Desert, A ©riental Drama 94 Super Sex, The Romantic Comedy 96 That Woman Society Drama 98 Timothy's Quest Heart Interest Drama 101 Web of the Law Western Drama 105 What Fools Men Are ' Domestic Drama 106 When the Desert Calls Romantic Drama of the Desert 107 Woman He Loved, The Heart Interest Drama Ill Scenics Voice of the Land Series, The, 1 reel 128 ANCHOR FILM DISTRIBUTORS, INC. American Toreador, The Romantic Comedy-Drama 28 Another Man's Boots Western Melodrama 28 Heart of Lincoln, The Character Study 57 Man Alone, The Melodramatic Sea Story 68 Storm Girl, The Heart Interest Drama 95 Stranger of the Hills, The Western Drama 95 They're Off Horse-Racing Drama 98 Thundering Hoofs Race-Track Drama 100 Wheel of Fortune, The Domestic Drama 106 ARROW FILM CORPORATION Devil's Dooryard, The Western Melodrama 43 Lone Horseman, The Western Melodrama 66 Night Life in Hollywood Romantic Drama 76 Peaceful Peters Western Melodrama 83 Sheriff of Sun-Dog, The Western Melodrama 91 Spawn of the Desert Western Melodrama 94 Streets of New York, The Society Melodrama 96 ASSOCIATED EXHIBITORS (Physical Distribution Through Pathe) Bill of Divorcement. A (Encore Pic- tures) Society Drama 81 Breaking Home Ties (Encore Pic- tures) Heart Interest Drama 34 Conquering the Woman Romantic Drama 19 Grandma's Boy Comedy of Cowardly Boy 65 Head Hunters of the South Seas (Encore Pictures) Adventure Among Cannibals 57 Till We Meet Again Society and Crook Drama 100 Woman Who Fooled Herself, The. . .Romance of the Tropics 112 17 18 MOTION PICTURE NEWS \>MM IATED FIRST NATIONAL FUTURES CORPORATION Bell Boy 13 Comedy Farce. Modern Hotel Life 30 Bond Boy, The Heart Interest Melodrama 32 Brawn of the North Northland Melodrama. Dog Story 33 Dangerous Age, The Society Drama 41 East Is West Oriental Drama 4 4 Eternal Flame, The Drama. Court of Louis XVIII 46 Fury Drama of the Sea 52 Hottentot, The A Comedy-Drama 59 Light in the Dark, The Rom. Drama — Allegorical Sequence.... 65 Lorna Doone Romantic Drama of Old England 66 Mighty Lak' a Rose Crook Melodrama 72 Minnie Rom. Comedy-Drama. Small Town.... 73 Money, Money, Money Society Drama 74 Oliver Twist Melodrama of Old London 7S Omar the Tentmaker Romance of the Orient 70 Skin Deep Crook Melodrama 93 Voice From the Minaret, The Love Story of the Orient 104 What a Wife Learned Domestic Drama 105 White Shoulders Southern Society Drama 110 Woman Conquers, The Drama. Hudson Bay Country Ill Comedies Ruster Keaton Comedies, 2 reels 123 Mack Sennett Comedies, 2 reels 125 AYWON FILM CORPORATION Dawn of Revenge Western Melodrama 42 White Hell Northern Canadian Melodrama 110 — B — B. B. PRODUCTIONS, INC. Darling of the Rich, The Society Melodrama 42 How Women Love Society Drama 60 C. C. BURR Scenics Rurr Scenics. V% reel 127 Miscellaneous Burr's Novelty Review, 1 reel 129 — C — O. B. ( FILM BALES CORPORATION Only a Shop Girl Heart Interest Melodrama Rl Tassionate Friends. The Drama of Married Life 82 Comedies Hallroom Boys Comedies, 2 reels 122 C. C. PICTURES, INC. <'rimson Clue, The Western Melodrama 39 Love's Redemption Romantic Drama 67 Man Wanted Comedy-Drama 70 Pals of the West Western Drama 82 Short Length Subjects — Dramas Tales of the Tenement Series, 2 reels 119 Comedies Leo Maloney Comedies, 2 reels 123 — E — i wi < <> wr PRODI (Hons. inc. Flaming Hearts Western Melodrama 49 EDUCATIONAL FILM EXCHANGES, INC. Short Length Subject* — Dramas Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The, 2 reels 118 Comedies <"ameo Comedies, 1 reel 120 Campbell Comedies. 2 reels 120 Christie Comedies, 2 reels 121 Hamilton Comedies. 2 reels 122 Earl Hurd Comedies, 1 reel..... 122 BOOKING GUIDE 19 Mermaid Comedies, 2 reels 123 Tony Sarg's Almanac, 1 reel 125 Toonerville Comedies, 2 reels 126 Scenics Lyman H. Howe's Hodge Podge, 1 reel 127 Wilderness Tales, 1 reel 128 News Reel Kinograms 128 Miscellaneous Educational Specials 129 EQUITY PICTURES CORPORATION Has the World Gone Mad! Society Drama 5fi What's Wrong With the Women ?... Domestic Drama 106 FEDERATED FILM EXCHANGES Comedies Monty Banks Comedies, 2 reels 120 Radio Comedies, 2 reels 124 Miscellaneous Federated Screen Review, 1 reel 129 FILM BOOKING OFFICES OF AMERICA, INC. Bishop of the Ozarks, The Drama With Religious Note 31 Broadway Madonna, A Society Mystery Drama 34 Canyon of the Fools Western Melodrama 37 Captain Fly-By-Night Rom. Drama. California in 1824 37 Good Men and True Western Melodrama 54 Hound of the Baskervilles, The Mystery Drama 59 If I Were Queen Rom. Drama. Mythical Kingdom 61 Kick-Back, The Western Melodrama 64 Snow Shoe Trail, The Northwest Melodrama 94 Stormswept Drama of the Sea 95 Thelma Romantic Drama 98 Third Alarm, The Melodrama on Firemen's Life 99 When Love Comes Romantic (Rural) Drama 107 Comedies Carter DeHaven Comedies, 2 reels...., 122 Plum Center Comedies, 2 reels 124 Miscellaneous Hy Mayer Travelaughs, 1 reel 129 Starland Revue, 1 reel 130 FOX FILM CORPORATION Bolls of San Juan Western Melodrama 30 Boss of Camp 4 Western Melodrama 33 Brass Commandments Western Melodrama 33 Buster, The Western Melodrama 36 California Romance, A Romantic Drama 36 Calvert's Valley Mystery Melodrama 36 Catch My Smoke Western Melodrama 37 Crusader, The Western Mining Melodrama 40 Custard Cup, The Human Interest Drama 40 Do and Dare Western and Farce-Comedy 43 Face on the Barroom Floor, The.... Heart Interest Melodrama 47 Fool There Was, A From Stage Drama — Kipling's Poem... 50 Footlight Ranger, The Romantic Melodrama 50 Friendly Husband, A A Comedy 51 Great Night, The A Comedy-Melodrama 55 Lights of New York Melodrama. Two Episodes N. Y. Life. 6S Love Gambler, The Western Melodrama 66 Man's Size Northwest Melodrama 70 Mixed Faces Comedy-Melodrama 73 Monte Crlsto Spectacular Drama — Dumas' Novel.... 74 My Friend the Devil Drama of Science and Faith 75 Nero Spectacle of Ancient Rome 76 Pawn Ticket 210 Human Interest Drama 83 Romance Land Western Melodrama 89 Shirley of the Circus Circus Romance and Melodrama 91 Three Who Paid Western Melodrama 99 Tom Mix In Arabia A Comedy Romance 102 Town That Forgot God, The Rural Melodrama 102 Truxton King Romantic Drama 103 20 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Village Blacksmith, The Small Town Melodrama 104 West of Chicago A Western Romance 106 While Justice Waits Western Mining Town Melodrama 108 Who Are My Parents? Drama of Human Emotions 110 Without Compromise Western Melodrama 110 Yosemite Trail, The Melodrama on Triangle Theme 113 Youth Must Have Love A Melodrama 114 Comedies Clyde Cook Comedies, 2 reels 121 Lupino Lane Comedies, 2 reels 123 Mutt and Jeff Cartoon Comedies, 500 feet 123 Al St. John Comedies, 2 reels 125 Sunshine Comedies, 2 reels 126 News Reel Fox News 128 Miscellaneous Fox Educationals, 1 reel 129 — G — MURRAY W. GARSSON, INC. Short Length Subjects — Dramas Nick Carter Series, 2 reels 118 PHIL GOLDSTONE PRODUCTIONS Deserted at the Altar Rural Melodrama 42 Firebrand, The Western Melodrama 48 Wolves of the Border Western Comedy-Drama Ill GOLDWYN PICTURES CORPORATION Blind Bargain, A Mystery Melodrama 31 Broken Chains Drama of the West 35 Brothers Under the Skin Comedy-Drama of Married Life 35 Christian, The Love Drama 37 Gimmie Domestic Comedy-Drama 52 Hungry Hearts Heart Interest Drama 60 Look Your Best Comedy-Drama. Theatrical Story 66 Remembrance Dramatic Study of American Life 87 Sherlock Holmes Mystery Melodrama 91 Sin Flood, The Human Interest Drama 92 Strangers' Banquet, The Drama of Pacific Shipyards 96 Miscellaneous Sport Review. 1 reel 130 GRAPHIC FILM CORPORATION Wildness of Youth, The Drama of Youth 110 — H — W. W. HODKXNSON CORPORATION Affinities Comedy-Drama. Modern Club Life 27 Bulldog Drummond Mystery Melodrama 35 Dollar Devils Small Town Drama 43 Headless Horseman, The Romance and Character Study 67 Heart's Haven Human Interest Drama 68 Kingdom Within, The Timberland Romantic Melodrama «4 Married People Domestic Drama 72 Second Fiddle Rural Melodrama 10 Slim Shoulders Society Melodrama 93 Veiled Woman. The •. Rural Drama 104 While Paris Sleeps Melodrama. Paris Latin Quarter 108 Comedies All 8tar Comedies, 2 reels 110 Bray Comedies, 1 reel 110 Scenic* Rod and Gun Series. 1 reel lit .Miscellaneous Hray Romances. 1 reel lit Ex-Kaiser In Exile. The, 2 reels lit Fun From the Press. 1 reel lit Official Urban Movie Chats. 1 reel lit HYPERION PICTURES CORPORATION Finger Prints Mystery Drama 41 BOOKING GUIDE 21 — L — LEE -BRADFORD CORPORATION Orphan Sally Comedy-Drama 81 Sister Against Sister Melodramatic Love Story 92 Superstition Comedy 96 ' Comedies Squirrel Comedies, 1 reel i-'5 Scenics Canadian Travelogues, 1 reel 127 J. A. LEVINSON Plaything of an Emperor, The Historical Drama 84 AL LICHTMAN CORPORATION Hero, The Human Interest Drama 5S Poor Men's Wives Domestic Drama 84 Rich Men's Wives Society Drama 88 Shadows Human Interest Drama 90 Thorns and Orange Blossoms Heart Interest Drama 99 — M — MASTODON FILMS, INC. Last Hour, The Crook Melodrama 64 Secrets of Paris Romantic Melodrama 90 METRO PICTURES CORPORATION All the Brothers Were Valiant Melodrama of the Sea 27 Broadway Rose Romance of Broadway 34 Crinoline and Romance Comedy Romance 48 Enter Madame Romantic Comedy-Drama 4 5 Famous Mrs. Fair, The Domestic Drama 47 Five Dollar Baby, The Comedy-Drama. N. Y. East Side 48 Forget-Me-Not Human Interest Drama 51 Forgotten Law, The Domestic Problem Drama 51 Hands of Nara, The Drama of the Power of Faith 56 Hearts Aflame Timberland Melodrama 57 Jazzmania Romantic Adventure 62 June Madness Society Comedy-Romance 63 Love in the Dark Crook Comedy-Melodrama 67 Peg o' My Heart Romantic Comedy-Drama 83 Prisoner of Zenda, The Rom. Drama. Mythical Kingdom 85 Quincy Adams Sawyer Rural Comedy_Drama 87 Toll of the Sea, The Oriental Drama in Color 101 Trifling Women Drama of Three Kinds of Love 102 Woman of Bronze, The Domestic Drama Ill Youth to Youth Romantic Story of Stage Life 114 Comedies Stan Laurel Comedies 123 Bull Montana Comedies !.123 — P — PARAMOUNT (FAMOUS PLAYERS-LASKY CORPORATION) Above All Law Fantastic Melodrama 27 Anna Ascends Melodrama. A Character Study ', 28 Back Home and Broke Romantic Comedy-Drama " 29 Blood and Sand Romantic Drama of Spain 31 Burning Sands Romance of the Desert 36 Clarence Comedy-Drama. Based on Play..!.!!! 38 Cowboy and the Lady, The Western Melodrama 39 Dark Secrets Romantic Drama — Egypt arid America! 42 Daughter of Luxury, A Romantic Comedy-Drama 4^ Drums of Fate Dramatic Romance 4 4 Ebb Tide South Seas Romance 45 Face In the Fog. The Crook Mystery Melodrama 46 Ghost Breaker, The Romantic Comedy-Drama 53 Her Gilded Cage Franco-American Love Drama... 58 Impossible Mrs. Bellew, The Society Drama 61 Java Head Chinese-American Romance ........ . 6^ Kick In ....Crook Melodrama 63 Making a Man Dramatic Character Study " ' tg 22 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Manslaughter Dramatic Romance 69 Man Who Saw Tomorrow, The Romantic Drama 70 Missing Millions Crook Melodrama 73 My American Wife . .Spanish- American Romance 75 Nice People Dramatic Expos6 of Jazz Life 76 Nobody's Money Crooks-Politics Comedy-Drama 77 Old Homestead, The Rural Drama .' 78 On the High Seas Melodrama of the Sea 91 Outcast Heart Interest Drama 81 Pink Gods Melodrama of Diamond Mines 83 Pride of Palomar, The Romantic Drama of California 84 Singed Wings Romantic Drama 92 Siren Call, The Northwest Melodrama 92 Thirty Days Farce Comedy 99 To Have and To Hold Colonial Romance — Early England 101 Valley of Silent Men, The Northwest Mounted Drama 103 When Knighthood Was in Flower .... Spectacular, ■ Romantic Drama 108 While Satan Sleeps Western Melodrama 108 World's Applause, The...>w. Drama — Society and Theatre 115 Young Rajah, The Spectacular Love Drama 114 PATHE EXCHANGES, INC. Dr. Jack Romantic Comedy 43 Serials Tlunder, 15 episodes 117 Speed. 15 episodes : ... 1 17 Short Length Subjects — Dramas Range Rider Series, 2 reels 118 Comedies Aesop's Fables, 2/3 reel 119 Johnny Jones Comedies, 2 reels 122 Our Gang Comedies, 2 reels 124 Hal Roach Comedies (Paul Parrott), 1 reel 124 Hal Roach Comedies (Snub Pollard). 2 reels 125 Will Rogers Comedies 125 News Reel Pa the News 128 Miscellaneous Industrial Artfilms 129 Pathe Review 130 Screen Snapshots 130 Topics of the Day 130 PLAYGOERS PICTURES (Physical Distribution Through Pathe) Clouded Name, A Romantic Mystery Dram: Face to Face Mystery Drama 47 Inner Man. The Comedy-Drama of the Blue Ridge 61 Isle of Doubt, The Romantic Drama 61 Man and the Moment, The An Elinor Glyn Love Story 68 Man She Brought Back, The Northwest Mounted Drama 69 Man Who Waited, The Western Melodrama 71 One Night in Paris Comedy-Drama of French Capitol 80 Pauper Millionaire, A Romantic Comedy-Drama 82 Scandalous Tongues Small Town Drama 89 Supreme Passion, The Romantic Comedy-Drama 96 PRINCIPAL PICTURES CORPORATION Environment Crook Melodrama 4r. Mind Over Motor Comedy-Melodrama. Auto Story 73 Spider and the Rose. The Romantic Melodrama 94 World's a Stage. The An Elinor Glyn Romance 113 PRIZMA, INC. Scenic* Trlzma Color Pictures. reel 127 Comedien Joe Rock Comedies. 2 reeli R JO-ROK PRODUCTIONS BOOKING GUIDE 23 — S — SAN FORD PRODUCTIONS Better Man Wins, The Semi-Western Drama 30 Duty First Canadian Western Drama 44 Fightin' Devil Western Comedy-Drama 48 West vs. East Western Drama 10f> Comedies Tweedy Comedies, 2 reels 126 SECOND NATIONAL PICTURES CORPORATION Wasted Lives Society Drama 10T< Comedies Bruce Barton Comedies, 1 reel 120 SELZNICK DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION Love Is An Awful Thing Farce Comedy C7 One Week of Love Romantic Melodrama 80 Pawned Heart Interest Melodrama 83 W. M. SMITH PRODUCTIONS, INC. So This Is Arizona Western Comedy-Drama 94 WILLIAM STEINER PRODUCTIONS Secret of the Pueblo, The Western Melodrama 90 STOKE Y PICTURES, INC. Miscellaneous • Shadowland Screen Review, 1 reel 130 SUNSET PRODUCTIONS Back Fire Western Melodrama 29 Crow's Nest Western Melodrama 4 0 Forbidden Trail, The Western Melodrama r,0 Riders of the Law Melodrama of Northwest 8S TRl ART FILM CORPORATION Patsy Comedy-Drama. Character Study 82 Riders of the Range Western Melodrama 88 Women Men Marry Society Drama 112 u I M l EI) ARTISTS CORPORATION Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood ... Spectacular Romantic Drama 43 •Garrison's Finish Racing Melodrama 53 Girl I Loved. The Character Sketch. Romance-Pathos.... 54 Man Who Played God, The Human Interest Drama 70 One Exciting Night Mystery Comedy-Melodrama 79 •Salome Biblical Tragedy 89 •Suzanna Romantic Comedy-Drama 97 Tailor Made Man, A A Comedy-Drama 97 Tess of the Storm Country Sentimental Melodrama 98 •Woman's Woman. A Human Domestic Drama 112 * Indicates Allied Producers and Distributors Releases. 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With this File each issue of the "GUIDE" at once be- comes an index to the previous six months' issues of the "NEWS." This means that every theatre man can look up in the "NEWS" EVERY PICTURE HE BOOKS no matter how long after release date and learn its exact value. If you are not a "NEWS" sub- scriber—use this coupon today (over). n Every day you go without the "NEWS" and "GUIDE" you are working in the dark. If you, as a "NEWS" BOOSTER know other theatre men who are not subscribers — give them this coupon — advise them to subscribe. Tell them how much the "NEWS'' and "GUIDE" help you. (OVER) M fiiiiiiiiiiiiin 26 MOTION PICTURE NEWS BOOKING GUIDE — A — ABOVE ALL LAW. Produced by Hamilton Theatrical Corp. Distributed by Paramount. Released Oct. 1, 1922. With Mia May, Conrad Veidt and Lyda de Putti. Director, Joe May. Length, 7.177 feet. Synopsis: Fantastic melodrama based upon revenge, cruelty and hate. Story of India. An unfaithful wife causes her husband to become a savage. Three boon companions, graduates of Oxford, swear a pledge to remain steadfast in their devotion to one another. One of them, an Indian prince, discovering his wife unfaithful, determines to bury her alive. So he sends for the other friend to build a magnificent tomb. The remaining member of the triumvirate is the interloper. The Hindu subjects all of them to barbaric cruelties and in the end suffers a living death by renouncing the doctrines of his religion — that punish- ment must be meted out only by God. References: Reviewed issue August 5, 1922, page 660. First Run Showings: Pages 1747. Oct. 7; 1887, Oct. 14, 1922. Advertising: Pages 2760, May 20; 5, July 1; 669-70. Aug. 12, 1922. AFFINITIES. Produced by Ward Lascelle Productions. Distributed by Hod- kinson. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Featuring Colleen Moore and John Bowers. Director, Ward Lascelle. Length, 5,484 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-drama of modern club life. A Mary Roberts Rinehart story. Wife of golfer, who devotes much time to his game, is easy victim of neighbor who proposes the organization of an affinity club for neglected hus- bands and wives. The club meets, but the wife discovers that the intentions of the neighbor were not just what she had anticipated. The neighbor, Ferd Jackson, who knew nothing of the whereabouts of Ida Jackson during the. party, and the wife are surprised to find that the golfer-husband has been having an " affinity " party of his own during their absence. The golfer takes his wife in bis arms and both promise not to have any more affinities. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 335. First Run Showings: Pages 2786, Dec. 2, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 443, Jan. 27, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1338, Sept. 16; 1552, Sept. 30; 1966-7, Oct. 21; 2104, Oct. 28, 1922. ALL THE BROTHERS WERE VALIANT. Produced and distributed by Metro. Released Jan. 15, 1923. Star, Billie Dove. Director, Irvin V. Willat. Length, 6,265 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama of the sea, introducing shots of a whale hunt. A Ben Ames Williams story. Mark Shore, captain of a whaling ship, fails to return to port with his vessel. His brother Joel is given command. He starts on the long cruise with his bride. He is determined to find his brother. Arriving off the point in the South Seas where Mark disapppeared, the crew is surprised to see Mark rowing toward the ship. Once aboard, he starts a mutiny among the crew by telling them of a rich treasure of pearls which he has left behind. Joel refuses to turn the ship from its course to get them. A series of battles then ensue, ending with the triumph of Joel. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 13, 1923, page 230. First Run Showings: Pages 688, Feb. 10; 817-8, Feb. 17; 1038, Mar. 3; 11G5. Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1452, Sept. 23; four-page insert, Dec. 30, 1922; one-pay insert, Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Display: Pages 931, Feb. 24; 1038, Mar. 3, 1923. ALTAR STAIRS, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Dec. 4, 1922. Star, Frank Mayo. Director, Lambert Hillyer. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Melodrama of the South Seas. Rod McLean, a trader of the South Seas, saves Heritage, a derelict, from savages. He proves ungrateful and steals Rod's money and leaves for France. In France he marries the daughter of a French commandant. The officer repudiates the marriage and takes bin daughter to the South Seas. Here Rod, ignorant of her relationship to 28 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Heritage, falls in love with her. Later, Heritage again proves his treachery. An uprising of the savages results in death of Heritage and Rod is free to de- clare his love. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 9, 1922, page 2941. First Run Showings: Pages 3376, Dec. 30, 1922; 310, Jan. 20; 440, Jan. 27, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1570-1, Sept. 30; 1953, Oct. 21; 2109, Oct. 28. 1922. AMERICAN TOREADOR, THE. Produced by Walter DeCourcy Prod. Distrib- uted by Anchor Film Distributors. Released Dec. 1, 1922. Featuring Bill Paton and Virginia Warwick. Director, Walter DeCourcy. Length, 3,758 feet. Synopsis: Romantic comedy-drama. BUI, having become the champion cow- boy of the West, seeks new fields to conquer. Reading of boll fighting in sunny Spain, he decides to go there. From the time he sets foot in Andalusia his adventures form the theme of the greater part of the picture. A beautiful girl, a jealous rival, scenes in the arena and comedy situations are the com- ponent parts of the picture. Bill saves the champion toreador of Spain from being gored to death by an angry bull, fights a duel with him and wins the love of the girl. ANNA ASCENDS. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Para- mount. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Star, Alice Brady. Director, Victor Fleming. Length, 6.959 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama carrying a character study; much romance and adven- turee. Based on the play in which the star appeared. Syrian immigrant girl, employed in a coffee house, has ambitions to rise in the world. She gets mixed up with romance, diamond smugglers and the law, and finally has a shadow cast upon her life in the thought that she has killed a man. She writes a book which creates a great sensation and romance comes into her life. In the end she brings about the capture of the crooks and marries the man of her heart. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2686. First Run Showings: Pages 2657, Nov. 25; 2787, Dec. 2; 2922, Dec. 9; 3051. Dec. 16; 3209. Dec. 23, 1922; 659, Feb. 3; 817, Feb. 17; 1041, March 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2770, May 20: 5, July 1, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 454, Jan. 27; 567, Feb. 3, 1923. ANOTHER MAN'S BOOTS. Produced by Ivor McFadden Productions. Distrib- uted by Anchor Film Distributors. Released Sept. 1, 1922. Star and Director. Francis Ford. Length, 4,687 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama featuring a youth known as "The Stranger," who is requested by his pal to assume his identity when the former is badly wounded. " The Stranger " is greeted by his pal's blind father, also the sister. But the Indian servant has his suspicions that he has adopted a masquerade. The villain, desirous of gaining title to the old man's property, has " The Stranger " charged with murder. But the young Westerner escapes after being arrested. His identification is made known and love triumphs. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 11, 1922, page 2432. Advertising: Page 142, July 8, 1922. ANOTHER MAN'S SHOES. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Nov. 6, 1922. Star, Herbert Rawllnson. Director, Jack Conway. Length. 5 reels. Synopsis: Adventurous melodrama balanced with romantic interest. From novel by Victor Bridges. Case of dual identity based upon outwitting a group of assassins. Wealthy youth in fear of assassination induces his cousin to assume his identity. The latter accepts, little realizing the danger. Girl, whose father has been killed by the man, is leader of the band. She attempts to shoot him, and several efforts are made to put him out of the way. But he escapes death. The wealthy man is killed when he returns unexpectedly. The girl, who has fallen in love with the youth, is happy to learn his real identity. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 11, 1922, page 2431. First Run Showings: Pages 2418, Nov. 11; 2637, Nov. 18; 2789, Dec. 2; 3051, Dec. 16. 1922; 186, Jan. 13; 662, Feb. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1570-1. Sept. 30; 1953, Oct. 21; 2109, Oct. 28; 2242, Nov. 4; 2362, Nov. 11; 2504, Nov. 18, 1922. AS A MAN LIVES. Produced by Achievement Films, Inc. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Featuring Gladys Hulette. Robert Fraser and Frank Losee. Director, J. Searle Dawley. Length, 6,800 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama based upon character development. Wastrel son of rich man meets girl, but her influence is not great enough to inspire him. He goes to Europe and experiences several escapades, one of which involves him in a murder, although he is Innocent of the crime. He arouses enmity of Apache. A surgeon famous for piastlc surgery makes over the features of the BOOKING GUIDE 29 crook and takes kindly interest in youth. Eventually he returns to America and makes a man of himself and wins the girl after a harrowing adventure. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 23, 1922, page 3228. First Run Showings: Page 1163, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3273, Dec. 30, 1922; 630. Feb. 10, 1923. BACK FIRE. Produced and distributed by Sunset Productions. Released Nov 1, 1922. Star, Jack Hoxie. Director, Alvin J. Neitz. Length, 4,628 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. " Lightning " Carson and a chance acquaint- ance, Jim Hampton, drift into a little town in the West. Desperately in need of money, Jim sugggests that they hold up the Wells-Fargo office. The sug- gestion is overheard. By chance, the express office is robbed and the two are suspected. Hampton is thrown into jail and " Lightning " pursued by the Sheriff. He meets Jim's sister and falls in love with her. When the Sheriff finally traps " Lightning " it is found he is a Texas Ranger. They join forces and a battle follows between them and the real outlaws. When the bandits are captured " Lightning " claims Jim's sister Betty. Advertising: Pages 2998, Dec. 16; 3314, Dec. 30, 1922. BACK HOME AND BROKE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Dec. 25, 1922. Star, Thomas Meighan. Director, Alfred E. Green. Length, 7,814 feet. Synopsis: Romantic comedy-drama. George Ade's story. Young man in small town is accepted everywhere because his father is supposed to be a wealthy citizen. But after his death it is found he has no money. The penni- less youth's false friends desert him — with the exception of a few— one of these is a girl. He goes West to develop his father's oil wells, previously declared valueless. He strikes it rich. Returning home, he masquerades as a failure, to find out who are his friends — and then turns the tables. Townspeople prepare dinner for unknown wealthy guest — it is part of young man's scheme. He dis- poses his identity and announces his engagement. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 6, 1923, page 79. First Run Showings: Pages 63-66, Jan. 6; 184-5, 187. Jan. 13; 311-2, Jan. 20; 688, Feb. 10; 816, Feb. 17; 929, Feb. 24; 1165, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2776, May 20; 2904, May 27; 5. July 1; 2977, Dec. 16; 3260-61, Dec. 30. 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 566, Feb. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 564, 568, Feb. 3; 827, Feb. 17; 1173, Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 185, Jan. 13; 687, Feb. 10; 929, Feb. 24, 1923. BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED, THE. Produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Released Jan. 1, 1923. Star, Marie Prevost. Director, William Seiter. Length, Synopsis: Society comedy-drama. Expose of colorful life among the disciples of jazz — a picturization of F. Scott Fitzgerald's book. Rich youth marries a girl and they are content to live only for pleasure, awaiting the death of the husband's wealthy uncle. The couple are happy for a time, but they drown their troubles in drink. Finally, the wife realizes their aimless existence and reforms, but the husband only drinks the harder, until he finally appreciates — B — Thomas p 7 reels. MOTION PICTURE NEWS his worthlessness. After a Ions fight to win his uncle's millions, they are successful and depart for Europe. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 23, 1922, page 3227. First Run Showings: Pages 3207, Dec. 23; 3368, Dec. 30, 1922; 441, Jan. 27. 560. Feb. 3; 686, Feb. 10; 817, Feb. 17; 930, Feb. 24; 1038, 1041, March 3; 1271, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1581, 1589, Sept. 30; 1715-8, Oct. 7; 2122-3, Oct. 28; 2298, Nov. 4; 2388-9, Nov. 11; 2762-3, Dec. 2; four-page insert, Dec. 9; 3000, Dec. 16, 1922; 34-5, Jan. 6; 416-7, Jan. 27; 890-1, Feb. 24; 1242, March 17, 1923. BELL. BOY 13. Produced by Thomas H. Ince. Distributed by Associated First National. Released January, 1923. Star, Douglas MacLean. Director, William Seiter. Length, 4,940 feet. Synopsis: Comedy farce. Modern hotel life used as a background for the story of a young college chap, who tries to earn his living as a bell hop when a rich uncle disowns him after he tries to elope with a pretty actress. In his new job the youth succeeds in tangling up the affairs of everyone around, him and brings about many humorous mix-ups. He is fired and starts a strike. All the hotel employees quit. He consents to call off the strike if uncle, the new hotel owner, consents to his marrying the actress. His uncle agrees. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 27, 1923, page 472. First Run Showings: Pages 819, Feb. 17; 1041. March 3; 1164, March 10; 1270, March 17. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2051, Oct. 21, 1922; 537, Feb. 3; 1145, March 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 818, Feb. 17, 1923. BELLS OF SAN JUAN. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corp. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Star, Charles Jones. Director, Scott Dunlap. Length, 4,587 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama based upon Sheriff determined to get his man Adapted from the novel by Jackson Gregory. Roderick Norton is Sheriff of San Juan and resolved to capture his father's assassin. Dorothy Page, doctor, attends a wounded man and is held prisoner — the men fearing she will advise the Sheriff of their whereabouts. Norton rides to her rescue and declares his love for her. She leaves town to continue her studies. During her absence Norton is injured by his enemies, becoming mentally deranged and a thief. Dorothy returns, and through her treatment restores his health and memory. After many encounters and much gun-play he gets his man and the lovers start on a honeymoon. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 28, 1922. page 2176. First Run Showings: Pages 685, Feb. 10; 1271, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1824-5, Oct. 14, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 2921, Dec. 9. 1922. Produced and distributed by Sanford Productions. Star. Pete Morrison. Director, Marcel Perez. BETTER MAN WINS, THE. Released Sept. 1, 1922. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Semi-Western drama. An auto accident brings Chicago cabaret proprietor and silent girl partner, seeking relief from injury, to interfere in love affair between Nell, running father's ranch, and the son of neighborly rancher. The couple switch their affections and their ways part. Eventually the better man wins and the young ranching couple realize fully their love for each other. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 28, 1922, page 2174. Constance Binnev \ hBillofiiiivondtjM \ [nm CUGMENCE DANES BOOKING GUIDE 31 BILL OF DIVORCEMENT, A. Produced by Ideal Films. Distributed by Asso- ciated Exhibitors. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Star, Constance Binney. Director, Denison Clift. Length, 5.819 feet. Synopsis: Society drama with strong human interest. From the stage play by Clemens Dane. Margaret Fairfield learns after her marriage that insanity runs in her husband's family. Soon after, he is placed in an asylum and pronounced incurable. Seventeen years pass and their daughter grows up.. Margaret falls in love with Gray Meredith and finally divorces her husband. The daughter, Sydney, is herself in love. The husband returns, his sanity restored. Margaret is torn between her sense of duty toward him and her love for Meredith. Sydney renounces her own love, sends her mother away to find happiness, and remains with her father to care for him. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 336. Advertising: Pages 3312-3, Dec. 30, 1922; 519, Feb. 3; 1013, March 3, 1923. BISHOP OF THE OZARKS, THE. Distributed by Film Booking Offices. Re- leased Feb. 4, 1923. Star, Milford Howard. Director, Finis Fox. Length, Synopsis: Drama with a religious note. The theme of regeneration and the triumph of good over evil. The locale is chiefly the foothills and wild fastnesses of the Ozark Mountains. Escaped convict changes clothes with a minister; the latter is later killed. The convict takes up his work as pastor in the Ozark Mountains. His foster daughter is sought by two young doctors, one of whom offers her a good love while the other has her under his evil influence. She finally accepts the honorable one and her father's identity is disclosed. He wins the love and admiration of the mountain folk. References: Reviewed issue March 17, 1923, page 1291. Advertising: Pages 287, Jan. 20; 535, Feb. 3; 620-1, Feb. 10; 901, Feb. 24, ;1923. BLIND BARGAIN, THE. Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Featuring Lon Chaney, Jacqueline Logan and Raymond Mc- Kee. Director, Wallace Worsley. Length, 4,473 feet. Synopsis: Mystery melodrama. Star plays dual role. A mad surgeon believes he can prove theory of evolution by turning man back into a physical and mental approximation of his Simian ancestors by transferring the glands of a live monkey into his body. A struggling author agrees to allow doctor to experiment upon him in return for financial and medical aid for his mother who is dying. Unable to buy his release, after his book has been accepted, the writer escapes the fate of other victims, chained in the doctor's private dungeon, when one of these men breaks the bars encaging him and crushes the doctor to death. Romance between author and publisher's daughter. References: Reviewed issue December 2, 1922, page 2798. First Run Showings: Pages 3049, Dec. 16, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 1164, March 10; 1273, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 482-3, July 29; 937, Aug. 26; 1085, 1087, Sept 2; 2S44 Dec. 9; 2981, Dec. 16, 1922; 660, Feb. 10; 875, Feb. 24, 1923. Exploitation: Page 3196, Dec. 23, 1922. 6 reels. BLOOD AND SAND. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Star. Rodolph Valentino, supported by l.Uu Lee and Nita Naldi. Director, Fred Niblo. Length, 8.110 feet. 32 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Synopsis: A romantic drama. Adapted from the play and Ibanez story. A theme interwoven, i. e., can man survive the test of being1 lifted to sudden affluence and fame from a humble environment? Famous bull-fighter, the idol of Spain, marries his childhood sweetheart, but forsakes her for a soulless, sensual woman. When his mistress humiliates him he pleads with his wife that every man has two loves — the fine and the base. She wants to forgive him but cannot. Unnerved, the bull fighter enters the ring and for the last time — he misses his aim and is gored by the enraged animal. As he dies his wife forgives him, while out in the arena the populace acclaims a new hero. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 19, 1922, page 917. First Run Showings: Pages 717, Aug. 12; 872, Aug. 19; 1006. Aug. 26; 1135-6. 1138. Sept 2; 1258. Sept. 9; 1371-2, Sept. 16; 1484-7, Sept. 23; 1608-11, Sept. 30; 1747, Oct. 7; 2021, 2023, Oct. 21, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1790, March 25; 2755, May 20; 2904, May 27; 3090-91, June 10; 5, July 1; 221, July 15; 446-7, July 29; 569. Aug. 5; 669, Aug. 12; 811-12, Aug. 19; 1077, Sept. 2; 1943, Oct. 21; 2097, Oct. 28; 3259, Dec. 30. 1922; 125, Jan. 13. 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 2036, Oct. 21; 2165, Oct. 28; 2424, 2428, Nov. 11; 2666, Nov. 25; 2928, 2932, Dec. 9; 3039, Dec. 16, 1922. Prologues: Pages 2036, Oct. 21; 2546, Nov. 18, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 1265, Sept. 9; 1620. Sept. 30; 1751, 1762, Oct. 7; 1891, Oct, 14; 2026, Oct. 21; 2160, 2168, Oct. 28; 2422, Nov. 11; 2543. Nov. 18; 2664. Nov. 25, 1922. Window Displays: Page 2547, Nov. 18, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1485. Sept. 23; 1748, Oct. 7; 2922, Dec. 9, 1922. BOHEMIAN GIRL, THE. Produced by Harley Knoles. Distributed by Ameri- can Releasing Corp. Released Jan. 14, 1923. With Gladys Cooper, Ivor Novello and Constance Collier. Director, Harley Knoles. Length, 6,462 feet. Synopsis: Adaptation of Balfe's opera. Features adventure and romance. Austrian count gives hunt dinner at which young gypsy is guest of honor — the gypsy having saved the life of the count's little daughter. The gypsy's comrade kidnaps the child and escapes, and the girl is brought up as a gipsy, ignorant of her real Identity. The youth who saved her life is in reality a Pole of royal blood. They fall in love with one another and are separated when the girl is reunited to her father. Explanations follow and the count grants his consent to their engagement. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 17r 1923, page 841. First Run Showings: Page 816, Feb. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3273, Dec. 30. 1922; 517. Feb. 3, 1923. BOND BOY, THE. Produced by Inspiration Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Associated First National. Released October, 1922. Star, Richard Barthel- mess. Director, Henry King. Length, 6,902 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama with touch of heart Interest, I. ml in Kentucky Moun tains. Youth is sold Into bondage by mother to keep herself from poor- house. The wife of the boy's employer seizes opportunity to And real romance with book agent. As they are about to elope, the youth prevents her. The husband returns home and mistrusting his wife and the boy, picks up uIn gun to kill them, but accidentally kills himself. The boy Is Indicted for BOOKING GUIDE 33 murder. Eventually escapes and the wife confesses. Thereupon he finds real love and happiness with his sweetheart. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 21, 1922, page 2042. First Run Showings: Pages 2020-23. Oct. 21; 2155-6. 2158, Oct. 28; 2276-8, Nov. 4; 2538, Nov. 18; 2788. Dec. 2. 1922. Advertising: Pages 963, Aug. 26; 2000, Oct. 21; 2524, Nov. 18, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 3041, Dec. 16. 1922. Exploitation: Page 2670, Nov. 25, 1922. Window Displays: Page 316, Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2158, Oct. 28; 2416, Nov. 11; 2920, Dec. 9, 1922. BOSS OF CAMP 4. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation Released Nov. 26, 1922. Star, Charles Jones. Director, W. S. Van Dyck. Length, 4,235 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama releasing plenty of exciting incident and thrills. Presents a hero who never gives up the fight. Foreman of road construction job has difficulties completing his task due to conspiracy of the boss of the camp and his associates who would prevent him from finishing the contract on time. After a series of fights and narrow escapes the fore- man completes the contract on time and wins the contractor's daughter. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 2, 1922, page 2799. Advertising: Pages 2752-3, Dec. 2, 1922. BRASS COMMANDMENTS. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Star, William Farnum. Director, Lynn F. Reynolds. Length, 4,829 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama concerning cattle thieves, adventure and romance.. A sandstorm is one of the highlights of the picture. Stephen Lanning, returns from the East, to aid the sheriff in ridding the town of the lawless element. Gloria Hollowell, the pretty hotel clerk, falls in love with him, but she believes he is in love with Ellen Bosworth, an Eastern girl. Campan, a notorious cattle rustler, is anxious to get rid of Lanning. He gets his man to abduct the two girls. They are overtaken by a storm. Stephen rescues the girls. Campan is punished and Gloria marries Lanning. References: First run showings: Page 1272, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Page 524, Feb. 3, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 1047, March 3, 1923. BRAWN OF THE NORTH. Produced by Laurence Trimble and Jane Murfln. Distributed by Associated First National. Released Nov., 1922. Star, Strong- heart, the dog. Directors, Laurence Trimble and Jane Murfln. Length, 7,759 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama of the snowy Northland. Story of mother-love and dog-devotion. Treats of the exploits of a dog who accompanies his mistress to the North country. She has been sent for by her brother and fiance. The latter proves to be a scamp, and the dog saves the girl from his evil designs. The girl Is forced into marriage with a brute who eventually is transformed Into a gentleman. The dog is caught in a trap and the husband saves him. It later develops that the animal saves their infant from death by the wolves. And the dog, incidentally, develops a romance of his own. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2686. First Run Showings: Pages 2657-60, Nov. 25; 2786, 2788-9, Dec. 2; 3208-9, Dec. 23, 1922; 443, Jan. 27; 819. Feb. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 977, Aug. 26; two page insert, Nov. 18; 2895-8, Dec. 9; 3327, Dec. SO. 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 3202, Dec. 23, 1922; 454, Jan. 27; 690, 698, Feb. 10; 827, Feb. 17; 938-9, Feb. 24. 1923. Exploitation: Pages 3039, Dec. 16, 1922; 198-9, Jan. 13; 461, Jan. 27; 698, Feb. 10. 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2919, Dec. 9, 1922; 816, Feb. 17, 1923. | "THE CHECK-UP" A comprehensive record of what feature productions have | done for exhibitors in various parts of the country. Greatly eliminates the "risk" because it is based on facts | supplied by theatre-owners who have run the pictures listed. Turn to Page 131 and look it up before you book it. i 34 MOTION PICTURE NEWS BREAKING HOME TIES. Produced by E. S. Manheimer. Distributed by Associated Exhibitors. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Featuring Lee Kohlmer, Jane Thomas and Betty Howe. Directed by Frank N. Seltzer and George K. Rolands. Length, 5,622 feet. Synopsis: Heart interest drama, of pathos, comedy and romance center- ing about Hebrew family. Inspired by " Eli, Eli," a traditional Hebrew melody. Youth flees from home in Russia, after supposedly killing friend in jealous quarrel. Parents fail in business. The youth in America becomes a successful lawyer. The parents come to America, but are unable to locate him. They are finally taken to the poorhouse by hero's fiancee, a settlement worker. Here all are finally reunited. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 2, 1922, page 2797. First Run Showings: Page 1040, March 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2490-1, Nov. 18, 1922; 519, Feb. 3; 1013. March 3, 1923. BROAD DAYLIGHT. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released, Oct. 30, 1922. Featuring Lois Wilson, Jack Mulhall and Ralph Lewis. Director. Irving Cummings. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Crook melodrama. Girl, determined to avenge her father, sent to prison, is induced to marry politician's son to embarrass his father. She marries the wrong man. The crooks carry him oft*. On her father's return from prison years later he is prevailed upon to commit a burglary. The girl hastens to the scene of the robbery, tells her father that the man who urged him to do the " job " is responsible for his having been sent to prison. The father kills him. The owner of the house enters and proves to be the girl's husband. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 4, 1922, page 2296. First Run Showing: Pages 2275-6, 2278, Nov. 4; 2540, Nov. 18; 2650, Nov. 25; 2787. Dec. 2, 1922; 442, Jan. 27, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1570-1, Sept. 30; 1953, Oct. 21; 2109, Oct. 28; 2242, Nov. 4; 2362, Nov. 11; 2504, Nov. 18, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 201, Jan. 13, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 3052, Dec. 16, 1922. BROADWAY MADONNA, THE. Produced by Harry Revier. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Star, Dorothy Revier. Director, Harry Revier. Length, 5,602 feet. Synopsis: Society mystery drama. Scenes of Broadway's cabarets and New York night life. Deals with the efforts of two crooks, a doctor and his wife, aided by a gang of ruffians to get the woman " married " to Tom Bradshaw and thus get hold of some of the wealth possessed by his family. One of the crooks in robbing safe at Bradshaw home kills the Judge. Tom is suspected of his father's murder. His mother, believing him guilty, takes the blame and is sent to prison. Woman detective gets evidence convicting the doctor and Tom falls in love with her. References: Reviewed Issued Nov. 11, 1922. page 2434. First Run Showings: Page 185, Jan. 18, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2224-5, Nov. 4; 2520, Nov. 18, 1922. BROADWAY ROSE. Produced by Tiffany Productions. Distributed by M«tro. Released Sept. 26, 1922. Star, Mae Murray. Director. Robert Z. Leonard. Length, 6. reels. Synopsis: Romance of Broadway and the country featured by the darning of the star. A country girl wins favor on Broadway as a dan err. She love* BOOKING GUIDE 35 Hugh Thompson. His parents, wealthy folk, oppose his infatuation. Seek- ing only happiness for herself and the man she loves, she consents to a secret marriage to avoid a break between Hugh and his family. The family, how- ever, discovers the facts, and persuades the sou to break off with his wife. The dancer finds happiness with her country lover after a series of dra- matic complications. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 16, 1922, page 1389. First Run Showings: Pages 1486, Sept. 23; 1608, 1610, Sept. 30; 1746, 1748, Oct. 7; 1886, 1888, Oct. 14; 2021-2, Oct. 21; 2155, 2157, Oct. 28; 2277-8, Nov. 4; 2418, Nov. 11; 2538, Nov. 18; 2659, Nov. 25; 2787, Dec. 2; 3209, Dec. 23, 1922. Advertising: Pages 124-5, July 8; 1711-4, Oct. 7; four page insert, Dec. 2, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2163, Oct. 28; 2283. Nov. 4; 2924, Dec. 9, 1922; 44 8, 451, Jan. 27; 690, Feb. 10; 830, Feb. 17; 1169, March 10, 1923. Prologues: Pages 2283, Nov. 4; 3042, Dec. 16. 1922; 198, Jan. 13, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2424, Nov. 11; 2544, Nov. 18, 1922; 196, Jan. 13; 574, Feb. 3; 692, Feb. 10; 1297, March 17, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 2034, Oct. 21; 2172, Oct. 28, 1922; 826, 829, Feb. 17; 1176, March 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1487, Sept. 23; 1608. Sept. 30; 1748, Oct. 7; 2022, Oct. 21; 2785, Dec. 2, 1922; 186, Jan. 13, 1923. BROKEN CHAINS. Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Dec. 24, 1922. With Colleen Moore, Malcolm McGregor and Ernest Torrence. Direc- tor, Allen Holubar. Length, 6,190 feet. Synopsis Drama of the West. First prize winner in Chicago Daily News scenario contest. Tale of cowardice, love and regeneration. Eastern youth proves a coward when confronted by danger. To escape odium that confronts him, he goes to his ranch in Redwood district of California and there meets and falls in love with Mercy Boone, pitiful young wife of a brutal giant who keeps her chained in his lonely cabin. The youth champions the girl, even after having been brutally beaten by her husband. He returns for a final conflict and Boone meets his death in trap he had set for youthful champion. < References: Reviewed issue Dec. 16, 1922, page 3065. First Run Showings: Pages 3207, Dec. 23, 1922; 66, Jan. 6; 310-1, Jan. 20; 686-8, Feb. 10; 819. Feb. 17; 929, Feb. 24; 1039, March 3; 1165, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2999, June S; 3190, June 17; 6, July 1; 117, July 8; 1088, Sept. 2; 2845, Dec. 9; 2980, Dec. 16. 1922; 660, Feb. 10; 874, Feb. 24, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 935, Feb. 24, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 461, Jan. 27; 702, Feb. 10; 826, 830-1, Feb. 17; 1049, 1052, March 3, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 566, 575, Feb. 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 1041, March 3, 1923. BROTHERS UNDER THE SKIN. Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Re- leased Nov. 19, 1922. With Helene Chadwick, Claire Windsor, Pat O'Malley and Norman Kerry. Director, E. Mason Hopper. Length, 4.961 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-drama of modern marriage by Peter B. Kyne. In a story of two henpecked husbands who turn cave-men it is shown that despite their widely separated stations in life, the vice president and shipping clerk of the same Arm are brothers under the skin. Wife of vice president indulges in sables and almost bankrupts her husband. Shipping clerk's wife buys on installment plan and dreams of luxury. Neither want children until they're ready to " settle down." Then their lives cross. The two husbands compare notes and decide on cave-man course of action. Both wives accept the masterly hand with joy. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 4, 1922, page 2290. First Run Showings: Pages 2657, 2660, Nov. 25; 2788, Dec. 2; 2920 Dec. 9' 3208, 3219, Dec. 23; 3368-9, 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 185, Jan. 13, 1923. Advertising: Pages 937. Aug. 26; 1085, 1087, Sept. 2; 2507, Nov. 18; 2593-4, Nov. 25; 2726-7, Dec. 2; 2844, Dec. 9; 2981, Dec. 16, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 461, Jan. 27, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2669, Nov. 25, 1922; 70, Jan. 6; 198, 200, Ja; 13. 314, 319, Jan. 20; 448, Jan. 27; 575, Feb. 3; 829, Feb. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 64, Jan. 6; 184, Jan. 13; 560, Feb. 3, 1923. BULLDOG DRUMMOND. Produced by Hollandia Film Corporation. Distributed by Hodkinson. Released Dec. 3, 1922. Featuring Evelyn Greeley and Carlyle Blackwell. Director, Oscar Apfel. Length, 4,916 feet. Synopsis: Mystery melodrama adapted from stage play. Young English army officer, out of the service, bored with tedium of everyday existence, advertises for employment that will net him considerable adventure and excite- ment. The " ad " is answered by an attractive girl whose uncle is in the power of a mysterious band of criminals who conduct a sanatorium for the purpose 36 MOTION PICTURE NEWS of robbing their patients. The uncle, rather than continue to do their bidding, commits suicide. After many exciting adventures and narrow escapes, the hero brings the criminals to justice and wins the girl. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2687. First Run Showings: Page 1039, March 3, 1923. Advertising: Page 486, July 29; 2509, Nov. 18; 2950, 2953. 2956, Dec. 9; 3067. 3069, 3071, Dec. 16, 1922. Exploitation: Page 452, Jan. 27, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 560, Feb. 3, 1923. BURNING SANDS. Produced by George Melford. Distributed by Paramount. Released Oct. 15. 1922. With Wanda Hawley. Milton Sills, Robert Cain and Jacqueline Logan. Director, George Melford. Length, 6,919 feet. Synopsis: Romance of the desert. Based on novel by Arthur Weigall. Young Englishman, tired of civilization, takes up his abode in the Arabian desert. On the death of the old Shiek he is made leader of the tribe, the Shiek's son having displeased his father. The son plots with traitorous English officer to do away with the hero. Lizette, a French dancer, whom the man had be- friended, warns him of the plot. An English society girl follows him to the desert to seek his forgiveness. Jealous French girl nearly disillusions her rival. Hero is rescued from renegade Arabs and reunited with sweetheart after Lizette is killed in attempted escape. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 16, 1922, page 1389. First Run Showings: Pages 1369, Sept. 16; 1484, Sept. 23; 1609. Sept. 30; 1746-7, Oct. 7; 2020-21, Oct. 21; 2417-9, Nov. 11; 2922. Dec. 9; 3050, Dec. 16; 3375. Dec. 30. 1922; 443, Jan. 27; 560, Feb. 3. 1923. Advertising: Pages 1790, March 25; 2763, May 20; 2905, May 27; 5, July 1; 669. Aug. 12; 1077, Sept. 2; 1423-4, Sept. 23, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 3044, Dec. 16; 3201-2, Dec. 23. 1922; 452, 459. Jan. 27. 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2170, Oct. 28; 2668, Nov. 25; 3039-40, Dec. 16, 1922; 73, Jan. 6; 459. Jan. 27, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 3201, Dec. 23, 1922; 937. Feb. 24, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1886, Oct. 14, 1922. BUSTER, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Star, Dustln Farnum. Director, Colin Campbell. Length, 4,587 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama of the romantic type. Boston society girl, niece of a wealthy woman, is sent to a ranch, where it is hoped the change of environment will awaken the girl to something more than having her own way. The foreman finds the over-indulged girl amusing. Then he recognizes a more serious feeling regarding her welfare and his attempts to protect her are mis- understood. When he meets with accident in her defence she, in turn, saves him from fatal plunge down the mountainside. She finds herself, undergoes a change and decides to remain as the foreman's wife. References: Reviewed Issue Feb. 24, 1923, page 942. — C — CALIFORNIA ROMANCE, A. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Star, John Gilbert. Director, Jerome Storm. Length, 3,892 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama of the days when California was annexed to the Union. The heroine is in love with a youthful Don who has a streak of* cowardice in his make-up. She finally brings the affair to the point where she will give her love to a rival unless he shows some signs of being cour- ageous. He shows his fighting spirit, and in the subsequent conflict the hated rival receives his punishment as the leader of a guerilla band. The hero emerges with flying colors. References: Reviewed Issue Dec. 23, 1922, page 3226. CALVERT'S VALLEY. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Company. Re- leased Oct. 8, 1922. Star, John Gilbert. Director, Jack Dillon. Length, 4,416 feet. Synopsis: Mystery melodrama based upon self-sacrifice. Hester Rymal tells Jim Calvert she no longer loves him and breaks their engagement. A little later Calvert meets his death by a fall from a cliff. A widow tells Page I. mis n, whom she finds in a drunken stupor, that he killed Calvert, but out of sympathy will keep his secret. Emlyn overhears Calvert's mother accusing Hester of having caused her son's death. Emlyn confesses to save the girl. At the trial the widow admits that her demented son, now dead, killed Calvert. Emlyn Is freed to find happiness with Hester. References: Reviewed Issue October 21. 1922. page 2043. First Run Showings: Page 2419. Nov. 11, 1922. Advertising: Insert. July 8; 1721. Oct. 7, 1922. Exploitation: Page 3199, Dec. 23. 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 37 CANYON OF THE FOOLS. Produced by R-C Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Star, Harry Carsy. Director, Val Paul. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama carrying intrigue based upon capture of ban- dits and flavored with romance. Adapted from Richard Matthew Hallet's novel. Hero has been framed and goes West to search for the man responsible for his disgrace. Meets his old sweetheart, who is the fiancee of the villain, the latter appearing under an assumed name. The hero gets involved in a quarrel between Mexican lovers and is locked up, but Sheriff allows him his freedom if he will capture the bandits. The hero succeeds after many diffi- culties and exposes the real crook. He wins the girl. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 3, 1923, page 587. First Run Showings: Page 1162, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 39, Jan. 6; 270, Jan. 20; 408-9, Jan. 27; 654, Feb. 10, 1923. CAPTAIN FLY-BY-NIGHT. Produced by R.-C. Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released, Dec. 24, 1922. Star, Johnnls Walker. Director, William K. Howard. Length, 4,900 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama. From story by Johnston McCulley, Unfolds the adventures of a daring young swashbuckler In olden California during the era of Spanish domination in 1824. Two strangers come to one of the guard houses at the Presidio and it is about their activities and mistaken identities that the plot revolves. One cabellero is sought after as the bandit while another is believed by the Senorita to be Rocha, her betrothed. It is finally discovered that the supposed bandit is really Rocha, and he puts an end to Fly-By-Night. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3385. First Run Showings: Page 928, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Pages 728,734, Aug. 12; 2890, Dec. 9; 3169, Dec. 23; 3308-9, Dec. 30, 1922; 162, Jan. 13, 1923. CATCH MY SMOKE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released, Dec. 3, 1922. Star, Tom Mix. Director, William Beaudine. Length, 4,070 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama based upon cattle rustling. Cowboy soldier returns from war to find his horse mistreated and his ranch in possession of a pretty girl. He suspects something is wrong. The foreman is responsible for the villainy and is determined to get rid of the girl because the ranch has proven valuable through the discovery of oil. The hero masquerades under an assumed name and restores order. He is compelled to rescue the kidnapped girl and beat the enemies single-handed. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 13, 1923, page 231. First Run Showings: Pages 185, Jan. 13; 441, Jan. 27, 1923. CAUGHT BLUFFING. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released, Sept. 18, 1922. Star, Frank Mayo. Director, Lambert Hillyer. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Melodrama laid in Alaska. Revolves around fight of two men for a girl. Situation of cheating at cards furnishing the climax. Gambler boasts reputation of playing fair. Occasion arises where he has to resort to underhand card play for the first time in his career to save the Ufa and honor of the only girl who ever fascinated him. After "a bit of misunder- standing she appreciates him and love triumphs. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 23, 1922, page 1505. First Run Showings: Pages 1370, Sept. 16; 1608, Sept. 30; 1748, Oct. 7, 1922. Advertising: Pages 118, July 8; 380, July 22; 573, Aug. 5; 934, Aug. 26; 1201, Sept. 9. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 2022, Oct. 21, 1922. CHALLENGE, THE. Produced by Star Productions, Inc. Distributed by Amer- ican Releasing Corp. Released, Nov. 26, 1922. Star, Dolores Cassinelli. Director, Tom Terriss. Length, 5,052 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Derives its title from the many sides of a man's nature— the challenge of hate, jealousy, etc. Story has to do with Barbara, hostess at a fashionable Adirondack Mountain hotel, and her two suitors, an artist and a banker. She marries the artist. But the banker has not lost heart. His tactics are deep and subtle. He throws money in the way of the artist, who spends it recklessly. He sees to it that Barbara is offered her old place. Through reverses Barbara remains steadfast in her duty to her husband. Banker resists temptation and finally brings about happy ending for husband and wife. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 10, 1923, page 706. CHRISTIAN, THE. . Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Jan 28, 1923. With Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Gareth Hughes, Phyllis Haver and Mahlon Hamilton. Director, Maurice Tourneur. Length, 8,333 feet. 38 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Synopsis: A love drama adapted from the novel and play by Sir Hall Caine. Exterior scenes were taken in London, at Epsom Downs and on the Isle of Man. Concerns the efforts of one John Storm, who becomes a Christian Social- ist, to live as Christ would live, and his struggle to free himself from his love for Glory Quayle. John and Glory had been childhood sweethearts. In London Glory becomes a nurse and finally a star on the stage. John enters the church. Later scenes show John's struggles, the meeting of the couple at the race track, his determination to kill Glory to save her from herself, and his death in Glory's arms, after a stoning by an infuriated mob. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 335. First Run Showings: Pages 442, Jan. 27; 685, Feb. 10; 816, Feb. 17; 1039-41, March 3; 1164-5, March 10; 1271, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 154, July 2; 531, July 23, 1921; 2999, June 3; 3191, June 17; 6, July 1; 117, July 15; 937, Aug. 26; 1085-6, Sept. 2; 2595, Nov. 25; Dec. 9; 2981, Dec. 16; 3303, Dec. 30, 1922; 13, Jan. 6; 514, Feb. 3; 660, Feb. 10; 789, Feb. 17; 874, Feb. 24, 1923. Prologues: Page 1276, March 17, 1923. Window Displays: Page 934, Feb. 24, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 443, Jan. 27, 1923. CLARENCE. Produced by William deMille. Distributed by Paramount. Re- leased, Nov. 19, 1922. With Wallace Reid, Agnes Ayres and May MeAvoy. Director, William deMille. Length, 6,146 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-drama. Adaptation of Booth Tarkington's play of the same name. Some conflict. Plenty of romance. Tells of a returned soldier who is given employment in rich man's home to keep him quiet — the >oufh having overheard a family quarrel. He is an odd individual who bobs up to settle the family difficulties. He prevents elopement and repairs things in the most bland manner. After restoring order, he develops a romance with the governess. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 28, 1922, page 2175. First Run Showings: Pages 2155, Oct. 28; 2275, Nov. 4; 2537, 2539-40, Nov. 18; 2660, Nov. 25; 2787, 2789, Dec. 2; 2920-22, Dec. 9; 3050-52, Dec. 16; 3210. Dec. 23, 1922; 66, Jan. 6; 441, Jan. 27; 1273, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1790, March 25; 2771, May 20; 2904, May 27; 5. July 1; 1077, Sept. 2; 1943, 1945, Oct. 21, 1922; 125, Jan. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 568, Feb. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2927, 2929, Dec. 9; 3202, Dec. 23. 1922; 189-90. 197, 199, Jan. 13; 460, Jan. 27; 701, Feb 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 2786, Dec. 2; 3051, Dec. 16, 1922. CLOUDED NAME, A. Produced by Logan Productions. Distributed by Play- goers Pictures. Released Feb. 18. 1923. With Norma Shearer, Gladden James and Yvonne Logan. Director, Austin O. Huhn. Length 4,855 feet. Synopsis: Romantic mystery drama. Plot centers upon conflict inspired through misunderstanding. Melodramatic climax. Youth avoids girl be- cause he believes her father responsible for his father's ruin and subsequent disappearance. The girl loves him and follows him to a mountain lodge where she is the guest of the boy's host, who is also In love with her. The host attempts to attack the girl, but she is saved by a stranger who turns out to be the boy's father. References: Reviewed issue March 10, 1923, page 1186. Advertising: Page 985. Feb. 24. 1923. BOOKING GUIDE 39 CONFIDENCE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Sept. 25, 1922. Star, Herbert Rawlinson. Director, Harry Pollard. Length, 5 reeis. Synopsis: Small town comedy balanced with theme of frenzied finance. Traveling salesman is fired because of failure to get a certain order. *ie is astonished upon opening: his traveling: bag to find $50,000. Taking: a real confidence man into his confidence, he puts over several projects to buxw up the town. It turns out that the bag: belongs to a real crook. How tie reforms the crook, builds up the town, is cleared of snspicion and wins a wealthy man's daughter completes the story. References: Reviewed issue September 30, 1922, page 1624. First Run Showings: Pages 1745, Oct. 7; 1888, Oct. 14; 2023, Oct. 21; 2156. Oct. 28; 2788, Dec. 2, 1922. Advertising: Pages 118 July 8; 380, July 22; 573, Aug. 5; 934, Aug. 26; 1201, Sept. 9, 1922. Exploitation: Page 2546, Nov. 18, 1922. CONQUERING THE WOMAN. Produced by King W. Vidor Productions. Dis- tributed by Associated Exhibitors. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Star, Florence Vidor. Director, King W. Vidor. Length, 5.887 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama from the novel "Kidnapping Coline," by Henry C. Rowland. Desert isle locale. Treats of a spoiled society girl who acquires foreign manner and a titled fiance, which is not pleasing to her father. To break his daughter's spirit he places her aboard a merchant ship with a cow- boy friend of his for a companion. And both are stranded on a desert isle. The girl is offended with the cowboy and his rough manner and he is offended with her patronizing manner. Eventually they fall in love. The titled flanc* appears and kidnaps the girl, but the father and cowboy rescue her. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3384. First Run Showings: Pages 3370, Dec. 30, 1922; 931, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2994-5, Dec. 16, 1922; 33. Jan. 6; 391, Jan. 27, 1923. COWBOY AND THE LADY, THE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Dis- tributed by Paramount. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Stars, Mary Miles Minter and Tom Moore. Director, Charles Maigne. Length, 4,918 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama, from the play by Clyde Fitch. Treats of a young girl who is manager of a ranch — her marriage being unhappy. A young man, called the ** dude cowboy," saves her life and protects her from an attack by her husband, who has been paying attention to another woman. The husband is found murdered and his wife accused of the crime. The cowboy, to protect her, assumes the guilt. The other woman clears the mystery by disclosing real murderer and the young lovers are happy. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2687. First Run Showings: Pages 2157, Oct. 28; 2278, Nov. 4; 2417, 2419, Nov. 11; 2539, Nov. 18; 2920-21, Dec. 9, 1922; 64, Jan. 6; 310, Jan. 20. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2765, May 20; 5, July 1; 669, Aug. 12; 1676, Oct. 7, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 314, Jan. 20, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 3043. Dec. 16, 1922; 190, Jan. 13, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 2660, Nov. 25, 1922. CRIMSON CLUE, THE. Distributed by C. C. Pictures. Inc. Released Oct. 9, 1922. Featuring Jack Richardson and Josephine Sedgwick. Length. 3,811 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Jose is discharged by Marion Gray from, ranch for beating horse. Marion goes looking for new foreman. Benson, neighboring rancher, connives with Jose to kidnap Marion. '* Bash " Dixon, 40 MOTION PICTURE NEWS itinerant cowboy, witnesses Jose's attempt to abduct Marion and rescues her. Benson contrives to get a handkerchief embroidered for " Bash," the new fore- man, by Marion. Jose steals horses from Marion's ranch and dropping hand- kerchief centers suspicion on " Bash." Marion, certain of " Bash's " inno- cence, arranges scheme to get real culprit. Jose is captured in stealing more horses from Marion's ranch; Benson is also involved; and all ends well for " Bash " and Marion. CRINOLINE AND ROMANCE. Produced and distributed by Metro. Released Feb. 5, 1923. Star, Viola Dana. Director, Harry Beaumont. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Comedy romance which touches pathos at times and borders upon farce in its concluding reels. Features the contrast between old-fashioned customs and styles and the modern jazz ideas. Treats of secluded girl brought up in crinolines and therefore ignorant of the outside world. Rebels when she sees an attractive youth and runs away to her aunt's home, where she experi- ences the sensations of living up to jazz ideas. Returns home to please her grandfather. Soon after two rival suitors follow and battle for her heart and hand. The most honorable of the pair wins. References: Reviewed Issue Feb. 3, 1923, page 576. First Run Showings: Pages 1164, Mar. 10; 1272, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: One page Insert, Mar. 10, 1923. CROW'S NEST. Produced and distributed by Sunset Productions. Released Sept. 15, 1922. Star, Jack Hoxle. Director, Paul Hurst. Length, 4,403 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama based upon blood barrier to true romance. Treats of a white boy adopted by a squaw, whose birth certificate is stolen by the villain because the lad is heir to a ranch. The youth naturally believes the squaw to be his real mother. Grown to manhood, he falls in love with a beautiful girl. The villain taunts him, claiming he has no right to claim the attention of a white woman. In the end the hero learns that this man stole the paper proving his birthright, and forces him to give it up and clears the way for a happy ending. References: Reviewed Issue Dec. 2, 1922. page 2798. Advertising: Pages 2998, Dec. 16; 3314, Dec. 30, 1922. CRUSADER, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Re- leased Sept. 10, 1922. Star, William Russell. Director, Howard M. Mitchell. Length, 4,780 feet. Synopsis: Western mining melodrama. Peter Brent, a young farmer, goes to the Cobalt mining district in search of fortune. He discovers a silver mine and wires Jim Symonds, an acquaintance, to assist him in financing its develop- ment. Symonds plans to sell stock. The mine proves worthless. In spite of this Symonds proposes to exploit it. Brent refuses and during a visit with his men to the mine is burled in a cave-in; the explosion caused by one of Symonds' crooked henchman. He is rescued by the mountain girl heroine and her father and gets into town in time to force Symonds to return the citizens' money. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 3, 1923, page 585. First Run Showings: Page 2786, Dec. 2, 1922. Advertising: Insert, July 8; 324, July 22; 1106, Sept. 2, 1922. CURSE, THE. Produced by Joseph M. Shear. Distributed by L Lawrence Weber and Bobby North. Released Oct., 1922. Featuring Harry T. Morey, George Fawcett and Edmund Breese. Director, Harry O. Hoyt. Length, 5,900 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama adapted from the Blaney play. Ruth Sanford, daugh- ter of a railroad engineer, is the happiest of girls when asked to wed Harry Rand, son of the railroad president. Ruth's mother arranges a dinner to cele- brate. Sam Handy, superintendent, a rival for Ruth, tempts the father with liquor and he falls. His intoxication breaks up the party and brings about his discharge. For revenge he mounts an engine attached to the president's special car, with the intention of wrecking it. The young lovers •pursue in another engine and Ruth effects a rescue, for which she and her father are amply rewarded. References: Reviewed Issue Sept. 23, 1922, page 1499. Advertising: Pages 2744, May 20; 3088. June 10, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 2427, Nov. 11, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 2034, Oct. 21; 2881. 2283. Nov. 4. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 2155, Oct. 28, 1922. CUSTARD CUP, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Jan. 1. 1923. With Mary Carr. Director, Herbert Brenon. Length, 6,166 feet. Synopsis: Human interest drama based upon mother love and melodramatic incident concerning a gang of counterfeiters. Woman who manages tenements for owners lives In a made-over barn. She has adopted three children and acts as the " mother " of the neighborhood. Close by are housed a gang of counter- BOOKING GUIDE 41 feiters, who impose on the woman. During: a steamboat excursion a fire breaks out and all are rescued- Eventually the counterfeiters are captured, but the secret service agent saves the woman from prison by proving her innocence. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 27, 1923, page 472. First Run Showings: Page 1272, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Two-page insert, Jan. 6; 412-13, Jan. 27; 529, Feb. 3; 651, Feb. 10; 899, Feb. 24; 1014, Mar. 3; 1127, Mar. 10. 1923. — D — DANGEROUS ADVENTURE, A. Produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Released Nov. 15, 1922. Star, Grace Darmond. Directed by S. L. & Jack Warner. Length, 6,500 feet. Synopsis: Story of romance and adventure laid in the African jungles. Mar- jorie and Edith Stanton, accompanied by their uncle are in quest of a treasure 'chest left by their uncle hidden in a Central African town. The crafty uncle agrees to return Marjorie to the jungle chief in return for a caravan. Mac- Donald Hayden, in love with Marjorie, and a chum, decide to go to her rescue. In a terrific storm the natives flee the caravan and the uncle is killed. Sev- eral adventures precede the rescue of the girls by the American pair. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 9, 1922, page 2943. Advertising: Pages 1582, 1589, Sept. 30; 1715-8, Oct. 7; 2122-3, Oct. 28; 2298, Nov. 4; 2388-9, Nov. 11, 1922; 416-7. Jan. 27, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 319, Jan. 20; 976, Feb. 24, 1923. DANGEROUS AGE, THE. Produced by Louis B. Mayer. Distributed by Asso- ciated First National. Released January, 1923. Star, Lewis Stone and special cast. Director, John M. Stahl. Length, 7,229 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Story deals with ever-present problem of Ameri- can life — the dangerous age when romance leaves the heart. After twenty years of married life, John Emerson, finds his wife treats him more like a son than a husband. Romance has left their lives. On a train to New York he meets a girl and the acquaintance develops into a warm friendship. John finds his departed youth again. He Is on the point of confessing all to his wife and marrying the girl. The wife sees the error of her ways and John, baring his soul, professes his love for her. References: Reviewed Issue Dec. 9, 1922, page 2940. First Run Showings: Pages 2920, Dec. 9; 3050, Dec. 16, 1922; 63, Jan. 6; 185, Jan. 13; 310-11, Jan. 20; 442-3, Jan. 27; 686-6. Feb. 10; 817, 819, Feb. 17; 1041, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 983, Aug. 26; 3053-3062, Dec. 16; 3172-3, Dec. 23, 1922; 164-5, Jan. 13; 992, 1020-1, Mar. 3, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 935, Feb. 24, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 460, Jan. 27; 565, 575, Feb. 3; 823, 827, Feb. 17; 1172, 1175, Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 442, Jan. 27; 818, Feb. 17, 1923. DANGEROUS GAME, A. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Dec. 25, 1922. Star, Gladys Walton. Director, King Baggot. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Comedy-drama; pathos and romance. From Louis Dodge's story, " Gret'n Ann." Gret'n Ann, mistreated by foster parents, runs away and hops a freight train. Kindly old brakeman takes her home. She runs away again and walks into a wealthy oil king's home. He adopts her. At a spiritual seance Gret'n saves him from being duped by the medium. He sends her to fashionable seminary, asking her to marry him when she returns. Not realiz- ing the import of it, she agrees. An affair develops with brakeman's son and the old man releases her of promise. References: Reviewed Issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3383. First Run Showings: Page 686, Feb. 10. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2734-5, Dec. 2, 1922. DANGER POINT, THE. Produced by Halperln Productions. Distributed by American Releasing Corporation. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Star, Carmel Myers. Director, Lloyd Ingraham. Length, 6,807 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-drama of western rural type, although action takes place in a good-sized town, which has grown from settlement to important oil center. James Benton, founder of the town, marries a girl from the city. She resents his seeming indifference due to the pressure of his business. After writing a letter of farewell 6he leaves on a train. An old admirer appears in her com- partment and she repulses him as a wreck overwhelms them with darkness. Benton is reading his wife's letter when word comes of the disaster. Relief train returns with the woman uninjured and the admirer dying. He exonerates her and there is a reconciliation. References: Reviewed Issue Nov. 18, 1922, page 2548. Advertising: Pages 3273, Dec. 30, 1922; 17. Jan. 6, 1923. 42 MOTION PICTURE NEWS DARK SECRETS. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Para- mount. Released Feb. 4, 1923. Star, Dorothy Dalton. Director, Victor Flem- ing. Length, 4,337 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama. The scenes are laid in Egypt and Long Island, and they are touched with Oriental mysticisms, love, hatred and revenge. Ruth Rutherford, American society girl, is thrown from the saddle while going over the jumps. Knowing she will be a cripple for life, she breaks off her engagement to Lord Wallingford, who returns to Cairo, where he sinks to the depths of degradation. Hearing of his plight, Ruth decides to go to him. In Cairo she meets a famous surgeon, who promises to cure her — for a price — herself. She is cured and her servant kills the doctor as he is about to claim his reward. The lovers are reunited. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 27, 1923, page 369. First Run Showings: Pages 559, 561, Feb. 3; 686, Feb. 10; 817-8, Feb. 17; 929-30, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Two-page insert Dec. 23, 1922; 5, Jan. 6; 240, Jan. 20, 1923. . DARLING OF THE RICH, THE. Produced and distributed by B. B. Produc- tions, Inc. Released Jan. 15, 1923. Star, Betty Blythe. Director, John Adolfi. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Society melodrama, Charmion Winship inherits an Invention sought by Peyton Martin, New York's richest man, whose agent, Torrence Welch, seeks to buy it. Welch attempts to get it instead by marry inc Charmion* The latter loAes Mason Lawrence, who rescues her from an acci- dent. Charmion unknowingly enters into a scheme to sell stolen jewelry. When revealed to her she agrees to marry the highest bidder. Martin bid'* five million dollars, but Charmion refuses to go through with the deal. Event- ually she marries Lawrence, her crippled sister is cured and the story ends happily. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 3, 1923, page 585. First Run Showings: Pages 1271-2, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3306, June 24; 3325, Dec. 30, 1922. DAUGHTER OF LUXURY, A. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distrib- uted by Paramount. Released Dec. 25, 1922. Star, Agnes Ayres. Director, Paul Powell. Length. 4,538 feet. Synopsis: Adapted from stage play, " The Imposter." Comedy-drama detail- ing the adventures of a girl, who reared in wealth, is left destitute by the death of her parents. The penniless girl accepts her trials with a keen sense of humor. Among her experiences she is forced to pose as a wealthy heiress and is involved in a burglar insurance fraud. Family of social climbers take her to their home, thinking she is an heiress. She meets their son and romance triumphs when she unmasks his father, who would burglarize his own home lo collect the insurance. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 16, 1922, page 3063. First Run Showings: Pages 3049, Dec. 16; 3210, Dec. 23; 3370. Dec. 30, 1922; 186, Jan. 13; 560, 562, Feb. 3; 930, Feb. 24; 1165, Mar. 10. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2777, May 20; 2906, May 27; 5, July 1; 2722, Dec. 2. 192: Exploitation: Page 823, Feb. 17, 1923. DAWN OF REVENGE. Produced by Charles E. Bartlett Prod. Distributed hy Aywon Film Corp. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Star and director, Richard Travers. Length, 4,700 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Ace Hall, disappointed in love, goes west to seek fortune in gold field. His housekeeper, a widow, falls in love with him, but Ace remembers the girl he left behind. Just as Ace strikes gold, he learns girl he loves has married hated rival. Later, having suffered accident and become a hunchback, he steals little son of happy couple. Years later, justice rights situation following a battle for gold mine. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 9, 1922, page 2939. DESERTED AT THE ALTAR. Produced and distributed by Phil Goldstone. Released Dec. 1, 1922. Special cast. Director. William K. Howard. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Rural melodrama. Ann and Tommy Moore, orphans, are unhap- pily obliged to remain in the home of their guardian. Squire Simpson. When Ann is admired and wooed by young man, her wedding day is interrupted by a woman claiming the groom as father of her child. It develops a plot was laid to have Ann at the Squire's, since a large inheritance was left her, of whi» h nhe knew nothing. The squire It* finally exposed us tlit* instigator of all the difficulty, and wrong put lo right. References: Reviewed Issue Oct. 7, 1922. page 1770. Advertising: Pages 2638, Nov. 26; 3077, Dec. 16; 3239, Dec. 23; 3398. Dec. SO, 1922; 89, Jan. 6; 211. Jan. 13, 1923. Iyobby Displays: Page 319, Jan. 20. 1923. Exploitation: Page 701. Feb. 10, 1923. BOOKING GUIDE 43 DEVIL'S DOORYARD, THE. Produced by Ben Wilson Productions. Distrib- uted by Arrow Film Corp. Released Feb. 15. 1923. Star. William Fairbanks. Director. Lewis King. Length, 4.838 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama centering about a wanderer who discovers a group of murderers who have just killed a man to get his money. The wan- derer is accosted by the men and becomes the victim of a frame-up. He has recovered the money which he finds belongs to the victim's niece. She is sent for and when she arrives the bandits make an effort to get the ranch. After several battles and pursuits, in which the arch-criminal atempts a get-away, the hero and victim's niece are successful in defending themselves as well as holding title to the ranch. DO AND DARE. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Company. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Star, Tom Mix. Director, Edward Sedgwick. Length, 4,944 feet. Synopsis: Really two stories in one. The first being an old-fashioned west- ern, the other a farcical tale of a mythical kingdom. The western is told in narrative style. Old Indian fighter relates stirring adventures of his youth to his grandson — of the days when he fought Indians and rescued the girl who later became his wife. The boy, inspired to fill his grand-dad's shoes, hunts for adventure, too, and finds it in a southern republic. He is arrested as a spy, but escapes to save the ruler's daughter from the enemy. After many more captures and escapes he aids ruler in routing enemy and wins the girl. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 7, 1922, page 1769. First Run Showings: Pages 2021, Oct. 21; 2416, Nov. 11, 1922; 66, Jan. 6; 1271, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1564-5, Sept. 30, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 2931, Dec. 9, 1922. Exploitation: Page 2544, Nov. 18, 1922. DOLLAR DEVILS. Produced by Victor Schertzinger. Distributed by Hodkin- son. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Featuring Joseph Dowling, Eva Novak and Cullen Landis. Director, Victor Schertzinger. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Small town drama, with strong heart interest. Zannon Carthy, town philosopher, aids Jim to become an engineer. Jim is infatuated, with Helen, banker's daughter. A crooked promoter comes to town and starts an oil drilling scheme. Jim gets the contract for the drilling. The promoter attempts to make a get-away with the money, but is foiled by Jim. Oil is struck and the town goes money mad. The wells dry up, however. Jim goes to New York, where he is successful. Helen elopes with the promoter. Jim returns and finds, however, that it was Amy with whom he was in love all the time. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 3, 1923, page 584. Advertising: Pages 2015, Apr. 8; 2145, Apr. 15; 2267, Apr. 22; 2303, Apr. 29, 1922; 465, 467. 473-4, 476, 480-1, Jan. 27; 530-1, Feb. 3, 1923. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS IN ROBIN HOOD. Produced by Fairbanks Pictures Corp. Distributed by United Artists. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Star, Douglas Fairbanks. Director, Allan Dwan. Length, 10,680 feet. Synopsis: Spectacular romantic drama of the Middle Ages, based on the his- tory and legends of King Richard the Lion-Hearted and Robin Hood, merry outlaw of Sherwood Forest. It shows the nobility and devotion to his King. Lady Marian and his God, of Earl of Huntington, later Robin Hood. During the crusade of King Richard into the Holy Land, Prince John, his brother, tries to gain control of England. Sir Guy Gisbourne, in league with him, promises that neither the King nor Huntington will return alive. Word reaches Huntington of the terrible conditions back in England and he returns. Known as Robin Hood, he leads the army of townspeople, captures Prince John, wins the returned King's favor and marries Lady Marian. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 28, 1922, page 2175. First Run Showings: Pages 2416, Nov. 11; 2540, Nov. 18; 3050, Dec. 16; 3210. Dec. 23, 1922; 64, Jan. 6; 185, Jan. 13; 441, Jan. 27; 560, Feb. 3; 685-6, 688, Feb. 10; 1040-1, Mar. 3; 1163. 1165, Mar. 10; 1270-3, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 627, Feb. 10; 756, Feb. 17; 881, Feb. 24; 1004, Mar. 3; 1106, Mar. 10; 1222, Mar. 17, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2794, Dec. 2; 2928, Dec. 9; 3039, Dec. 16. 1922; 573, Feb. 3; 831, Feb. 17; 1051, Mar. 3, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 565, Feb. 3; 692, Feb. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2275, Nov. 4; 2537, Nov. 18, 1922; 443. Jan. 27; 927, Feb. 24, 1923. DR. JACK. Produced by Hal Roach. Distributed by Pathe. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Star, Harold Lloyd. Director, Fred Newmeyer. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Romantic comedy with plenty of high jinks. Young doctor believes in giving out good cheer instead of medicine. He prescribes plenty of sunshine and tells his patient* to forget their troubles. Has romance with a girl who 44 MOTION PICTURE NEWS is treated as an invalid by a doctor whose object is to get rich at her father's expense. The hero comes to her home and frightens the entire household and the girl forgets her troubles. Tbe grasping physician throws up the case. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 6, 1923. page 79. First Run Showings: Pages 2537, Nov. 18; 3370, Dec. 30, 1922; 63, Jan. 6; 184-6. Jan. 13; 310, 312, Jan. 20; 442-3, Jan. 27; 561, Feb. 3; 687, Feb. 10; 817. 819, Feb. 17; 1041. Mar. 3; 1165. Mar. 10; 1271, Mar. 17. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2291-4, Nov. 4; two-page insert, Nov. 18; four-page insert, Dec. 2; two-page insert, Dec. 30, 1922; two-page insert, Jan. 20; one- page insert, Jan. 27, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 1170, Mar. 10, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 198-200, Jan. 13; 320, Jan. 20; 452-4, Jan. 27; 568, Feb. 3; 691-2, 700-701, Feb. 10; 831. Feb. 17; 935, 938, Feb. 24; 1045. 1049, 1050. 1063, Mar. 3; 1173-4, 1076, Mar. 10; 1283, Mar. 17, 1923. Window Displays: Page 828 Feb. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2921, Dec. 9; 3210, Dec. 23, 1922; 310, 312, Jan. 20; 440, Jan. 27; 561-2, Feb. 3; 1040. 1079, Mar. 3, 1923. DRUMS OF FATE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Para- mount. Released Feb. 18. 1923. With Mary Miles Minter. Director, Charles Maigne. Length, 5,716 feet. Synopsis: Dramatic romance. Adapted from the novel, "Sacrifice," by Will M. Ritchey. An eternal triangle story starting in New York and jumping to the jungles of Africa. Believing her husband killed in the jungles of Portu- guese East Africa, Carol Delliver is persuaded to marry David Verne, a musi- cian, who is in love with her. The marriage saves his life. Later the husband turns up in the jungles, hears of his wife's marriage. His return is such a shock that the musician husband dies. Husband No. 1 returns to the jungle. Carol follows him and after her men have a battle with the natives, joins her first love. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 339. First Run Showings: Pages 440, Jan. 27; 817, Feb. 17; 1041, Mar. 3. 1923. Advertising: Two-page insert, Dec. 23, 1922; 4, Jan. 6; 240, Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1162, Mar. 10, 1923. DUTY FIRST. Produced and distributed by Sanford Production. Released Dec. 1, 1922. Star, Pete Morrison. Director, Marcel Perez. Length, 5 reels. ♦ Synopsis: Canadian western drama. A band of opium smugglers, with the exception of their leader, is captured by the betrayal of a dance hall girl to a private in the mounted police. The latter is ordered to get the leader and the chase proceeds to New York, where, after an exciting episode the leader again escapes to the Canadian woods. He is eventually taken in the cabin of the girl with whom the officer is in love, from which incident the title of the story is taken. — E — Joseph M. Schenck presents CONSTANCE TALMADGE EAST' WEST^ A 3ir/»t national ^Picture KAST IS WEST. Produced by Joseph M. Schenck. Distributed by Associated First National. Released, October, 1922. Star, Constance Talmadge. Direc- tor, Sydney Franklin. Length, 7.737 feet. Synopsis: Rom a nee taking in the Orient and Occident. Adaptation of the stage play. Based upon elimination of barrier of East versus West. Love interest and some melodrama. Ming Toy, supposedly a Chinene girl, escapes from her evil guardian through the aid of an American youth. She reaches BOOKING GUIDE 45 San Francisco and is introduced as the charge of a friendly Chinaman. Her beauty attracts king of Chinatown, but when he attempts to take her away, the American youth arrives and befriends her. He places her in his home and his parents become reconciled to his desire to marry her when it is proven that she is a white girl. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 9, 1922, page 1296. First Run Showings: Pages 2157-8, Oct. 28; 2277-8, Nov. 4; 2417-8. Nov 11; 2538-40, Nov. 18; 2658, Nov. 25; 2919, 2922, Dec. 9; 3049, Dec. 16; 3209-10, Dec. 23, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 184-5, 187, Jan. 13; 310. Jan. 20; 441, Jan. 27; 688, Feb. 10, 1923. • Advertising: Pages 965, Aug. 26; 1998-9, Oct. 21; four page insert, Nov. 11; 2766-7 Dec. 2; 3328-9, Dec. 30, 1922; 1146, March 10, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 2791, Dec. 2; 2926, Dec. 9; 3195, Dec. 23, 1922; 189, Jan. 13; 449, Jan. 27; 573. Feb. 3; 831, Feb. 17; 934, Feb. 24; 1047-8, 1053, March 3; 1175, March 10, 1923. Prologues: Pages 3200, Dec. 23, 1922; 196, Jan. 13; 938, Feb. 24; 1170, March 10, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2422, Nov. 11; 2546. Nov. 18; 2782, Dec. 2; 2932, Dec. 9; 3043-4, Dec. 16; 3201, Dec. 23, 1922; 69, 71-3, Jan. 6; 189, 200, Jan. 13; 315, 318, 320, Jan. 20; 452, 461, Jan. 27; 569, Feb. 3; 698, Feb. 10; 825, Feb. 17; 1172, 1174, March 10, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 2545, Nov. 18; 3198, Dec. 23, 1922; 199, Jan. 13; 453 Jan. 27 1923 Newspaper Displays: Pages 2155, 2158, Oct. 28; 2539, Nov. 18; 2658, Nov. 25; 2788, Dec. 2, 1922. EBB TIDE. Produced by George Melford. Distributed by Paramount. Re- leased, Dec. 4, 1922. "With Lila Lee, James Kirkwood, George Fawcett and Jacqueline Logan. Director, George Melford. Length, 7,336 feet. Synopsis: Romantic Adventure of the South Seas. From novel by Robert Louis Stevenson* Interest centers about the struggles of a man on the human ebb tide for regeneration through the love of a woman. Old sea captain with a couple of derelict companions brings his ship to anchor in the harbor of an unchartered island of the South Seas. Oa this island lives a solitary white man and his daughter. The youngest derelict falls in love with the girl and is regenerated, but her father has sworn that any white man who lands on the island will not leave it alive. He is killed in an accident. Climax shows heroine rescued by hero in a fight with an octopus. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 2, 1922, page 2800. First Run Showings: Pages 2786, Dec. 2; 3210, Dec. 23; 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 185, Jan. 13; 332, Jan. 27; 561, Feb. 3; 686, Feb. 10; 930, Feb. 24; 1271, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2773, May 20; 2905, May 27; 5. July 1; 2217, Nov. 4; 2592, Nov. 25, 1922; 125, Jan. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 564, Feb. 3; 824, Feb. 17, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 692, Feb. 10; 1172, March 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 63, 66, Jan. 6; 1041, Mar. 3, 1923. ENTER MADAME. Produced by Samuel Zierler Photoplay Corporation. Dis- tributed by Metro. Released Nov. 13, 1922. Star, Clara Kimball Young. Director, Wallace Worsley. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Romantic comedy-drama based upon different treatment of eter- nal triangle — showing wife determined to win back husband's love. Adap- tation of stage play by Gild a Varesi and Dolly Bryne. Temperamental opera singer carries on amours in Italy. Husband, thinking that his romance is over, develops another during the diva's absence. She returns home and is chagrined to discover that she has lost his affection. She resolves to win him over again, and succeeds by calling upon the artifices of her sex as well as the tricks of her profession. References: Reviewed issue November 11, 1922, page 2433. First Run Showings: Pages 2660, Nov. 25; 2919, Dec. 9; 3375. Dec 30; 1922; 187, Jan. 13; 441, Jan. 27, 1923. Advertising: Pages 138, July 8; 2248, Nov. 4; three page insert, Nov. 25, 1922; one page Insert, Feb. 3; one page insert, Mar. 17, 1923 Newspaper Displays: Page 3209, Dec 23, 1922. ENVIRONMENT. Produced by Irving Cummings. Distributed by Principal Pictures Corp. Released Dec. 1, 1922. Starring Milton Sills and Alice Lake Director, Irving Cummings. Length, 5,700 feet. Synopsis: Crook melodrama based upon redemption. Romance, sentiment and pathos present. Girl from Chicago's underworld, steeped in crime ac- companies crook to farmhouse to rob it. Her good side manifests itself and she refuses to steal from the farmer. The quarrel arouses the fanner and she is caught while her pal escapes. The girl i8 placed on probation by judge to remain on the farm for a year. She fails in love with tho farmer but runs 46 MOTION PICTURE NEWS away to the city — still a product of her environment. After many trials she is regenerated and accepts the love of the farmer, knowing that she has uroved herself worthy. References: Reviewed issue December 23, 1922. page 3227. Advertising: Pages 159, Jan. 13; one page insert,, Feb. 10, 1923. Joseph M.Schenck presents NORMA TALMADCE The Eternal Flame* j Personally directed by Frank Lloyd A 3-ir/>t national Picture I ETERNAL, FLAME, THE. Produced by Joseph M. Schenck. Distributed by- Associated First National. Released September, 1922. Star, Norma Talmadge. Director, Frank Lloyd. Length, 7,453 feet. Synopsis: Spectacular drama. Adapted from Balzac's "La Duchesse de Langeais." A story of heart interest revolving around the jealousies, scan- dals, romances and intrigues of the Court of Louis Will. The Duchess regarded as a toy by her soldier husband, becomes enraged when he wagers upon her purity. He leaves for the front. She accepts the attentions of many men. Then comes de Montriveau. She plays with his love. He deter- mines to make her pay for her deception by branding her. Unable to carry out the torture, he remains aloof from her. In despair she enters a convent. After a year he locates and rescues her before she takes final vows. References: Reviewed issue September 23, 1922. page 1506. First Run Showings: Pages 1486-7, Sept. 23; 1608-11, Sept. 30; 1745, 1747, Oct. 7; 1887, Oct. 14; 2021, Oct. 21; 2155, 2157, Oct. 28; 2276-8, Nov. 4; 2787, Dec. 2; 3209, Dec. 23, 1922. Advertising: Pages 498, July 29; 964, Aug. 26; two page insert, Sept. 16; 1596-7, Sept. 30; 1868. Oct. 14; 2260, Nov. 4; 2394, Nov. 11, 1922; 163, Jan. 13; insert, Feb. 17; 1146, Mar. 10. 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 1614, Sept. 30; 2031, 2034, Oct. 21; 2161-2. Oct. 28; 2281, 2288, Nov. 4; 2547, Nov. 18. 1922; 73, Jan. 6; 197, Jan. 13; 565, Feb. 3, 1923. Prologues: Pages 2161. 2166, Oct. 28, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 1756, Oct. 7; 2025, 2029, 2032. Oct. 21; 2160. 2162. 2164. 2167. 2172, Oct. 28; 2280, 2282, 2287, Nov. 4; 2426, 2429. Nov. 11; 2669, Nov. 25; 3040, Dec. 16; 3196. Dec. 23, 1922; 78, Jan. 6; 450, 453. 462, Jan. 27; 698, 700, Feb. 10; 937, Feb. 24; 1170. Mar. 10, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 2035, Oct. 21; 2171, Oct. 28; 2881, Nov. 4; 2933. Dec. 9; 3039-40, Dec. 16, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1486, Sept. 23; 1610, Sept. 80; 1745, Oct. 7; 1886, Oct. 14; 2018, Oct. 21; 2156, Oct. 28; 2418. Nov. 11. 1922. — F — FACE IN THE FOG, THE. Produced by Cosmopolitan Productions. Distrib- uted by Paramount. Released October 8, 1922. With Lionel Barrymore. Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. Director, Alan Crossland. Length, 6.095 feet. Synopsis: Crook mystery melodrama. Deals with the escapes of a Ku*»luu K rand duchess and some confederates from their native land with a portion of the Romanoff Jewels, their arrival in this country and constant bounding by a gang of Muscovite Terrorists. How Boston Blackle Dawson, a reformed crook, finds the Jewels, sought by the V. S. Government, risks his life aevitrui times In trying to keep them and eventually turns them over to the duchess. Is told In a series of daring adventures. A Jack Boyle story with the moral " It takes a crook to catch » crook." BOOKING GUIDE 47 Advertising; jraj 2496, Nov. 18, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 451, Jan. 27; 1046, Mar. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 447, Jan. 27; 574, Feb. 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 2923, Dec. 9, 1922. FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Jan. 1, 1923. Featuring H. B. Walthall, Ruth Clifford and Alma Bennett. Director, Jack Ford. Length, 5,785 feet. Synopsis: Heart interest melodrama carrying adventure, romance and counterplots. Suggested by the old poem. Artist engaged to marry society girl, became charmed with daughter of fisherman who poses for him. Society girl's brother brings dishonor upon the fisherman's daughter and when she commits suicide the artist shields the brother. Naturally he is blamed by his fiancee, who terminates the engagement. The artist becomes a derelict and is imprisoned upon a false charge. His skill with the brush never deserts him and he paints a face upon the barroom floor. Eventually he is lifted from his environment by his erstwhile fiancee. References: Reviewed issue January 20, 1923, page 336. First Run Showings: Pages 818, Feb. 17; 930, Feb. 24; 1164, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Two oage insert, Jan. 6; 412-3, Jan. 27; 528, Feb. 3; 650, Feb. 10; 899, Feb. 24; 1014', Mar. 3; 1126, Mar. 10, 1923. FACE TO FACE. Produced by Reginald Warde. Distributed by Playgoers. Released Sept. 17, 1922. With Marguerite Marsh and Coit Albertson. Length, Synopsis: A mystery drama. John W. Weston, weighed down by the financial collapse of his company, takes his own life. About the same time as the fatal shot is fired a dope crazed youth climbs through a window of the home, sees himself in a mirror, thinks it is someone else and also fires. He is caught with the gun in his hand and accused of murder. A chum of the dead man's daughter, however, frees the youth after solving the mystery and proving the guilt of the villain for stealing securities. References: Reviewed issue September 16, 1922, page 1388 First Run Showings: Page 2920, Dec. 9, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1438-9, Sept. 23, 1922. FAMOUS MRS. FAIR, THE. Produced by Louis B. Mayer. Distributed bv Metro. Released Feb. 19, 1923. Special cast. Director, Fred Niblo. Length, 7,775 feet. Synopsis: Domestic drama involving triangle situation. Adapted from the play. Treats of a wife and mother who returns from the war with con- siderable fame for her work over there. She goes upon a lecture tour and returns to find her home crumbling to pieces. Her husband has been en- snared by a giddy widow — her son has married a girl who does not quite fit in the mother's social scheme, and the daughter has eloped with a man of doubtful character. In the search for the girl the husband and wife are reconciled. References: Reviewed issue March 24, 1923, page 1454. First Run Showings: Pages 1165, Mar. 10; 1271, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1452, Sept. 23, 1922; four page insert, Mar. 17, 1923 4,587 feet. 48 MOTION PICTURE NEWS FTGHTIN* DEVIL. Produced by W. B. M. Photoplays. Distributed by San- ford Productions. Released Sept. 1. 1922. Star, Olin Francis. Director, Robert McKenzie. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western comedy-drama. Plot concerns a foreman who is, in reality, a cattle rustler, whose villainy is invariably exposed by the hero. In desperation the villain kidnaps the heroine, who subsequently is rescued by the hero after a terrific battle. Picture is enlivened by lively fight sequences, with the struggle on the edge of an abyss the particular thriller. Consider- able comedy is interspersed. FIGHTING GUIDE, THE. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Stars, William Duncan and Edith Johnson. Directed by William Duncan and Don Clark. Length. 5 reels. Synopsis: Western drama with a lot of comedy relief. Ned Lightning, a guide, impersonates a nobleman whom he is escorting to a western town where the former is financially interested in a trading company. Arriving in town, all dolled up as a lord, Ned finds a plot on foot to rob a girl of her valuable land and railroad her father to the gallows for a murder he did not commit. Ned tracks the real murderer, brings him to justice and claims the girl as his bride. References: Reviewed issue August 26, 1922, page 1021. First Run Showings: Page 2417, Nov. 11, 1922. Advertising: Page 2483, Nov. 18, 1922. * FINGER PRINTS. Produced and distributed by Hyperion Pictures Corp. Re- leased Dec. 15, 1922. With Arthur Donaldson, Violet Palmer and Ada Hor- ton. Director, Joseph Levering. Length, 4,600 feet. Synopsis: Mystery drama, Wareing, a banker, tells Barton, a friend and criminologist, of receipt of letters telling him his home will be robbed. Same night Wareing is killed and pearls stolen from secret vault. Mary, banker's motherless daughter, is crushed by news. Banker's accounts at bank found short and securities missing. Name of Wareing disgraced. Old butler, an ex-burglar, now going straight, suspected of crime. Barton declares butler guilty. Mary's sweetheart, young lawyer, ran sack's Barton's home, finds missing pearls and securities, and Induces young bank clerk to reveal how Barton forced him to steal securities. Barton confesses. Young lawyer wins girl as reward. References: Advertising: Pages 1990, Oct. 21; 2238, Nov. 4; 2391, Nov. 11; 2692, Nov. 25, 1922. FIREBRAND, THE. Produced and distributed by Phil Goldstone. Released Dec. 15, 1922. Star. Franklyn Farnum. Director, Alfred J. Neltz. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama, featuring conflict over land and cattle rustling. Nester has considerable opposition in holding his small tract of land. Overcomes his obstacles in this direction and helps the sheriff in rounding up a band of cattle rustlers. A neighboring rancher is determined to make him vacate his property, but hero gets even by informing the man that his daughter had been his wife for a year. References: Reviewed issue January 13, 1923, page 239. FIRST DEGREE, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Feb. 5, 1923. Star, Frank Mayo. Director, Edward Sedgwick. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Small town melodrama with heart interest. From story by . George Pattullo. Man falsely accused of robbing bank in which he is em- ployed is sent to prison for a year, and hounded by his blackmailing brother, who is in love with the same girl. In a fit of anger he strikes his brother and presumably has killed him. He :s summoned before Grand Jurj to testify in sheep stealing case. He assumes he is wanted for murder and con- fesses. Jury sympathizes and refuses to indict. The brother shows up and is indicted for crime. Happy reunion follows. References: Reviewed issue February 3, 1923. page 586. First Run Showings: Pages 819, Feb. 17; 929. Feb. 24. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2734-5. Dec. 2, 1922. FIVE DOLLAR BABY, THE. Produced and distributed by Metro. Released Sept. 4, 1922. Star, Viola Dana. Director, Harry Beaumont. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Comedy-drama of New York's East Side with much human appeal. Jewish characterization blended with Irish. An lrvin s. Cobb story. Baby is left on doorstep of home and picked up by tramp who " hocks " her with Jewish pawnbroker for five dollars. Child grows up and old pawn- broker fairly worships her, dreading to receive the interest when it is due. After eighteen years, when Interest Is due for final payment, the derelict come* to claim the child, though willing to sell her for a rich ram. Girl overhear* the propositi and tb« police inform tramp he must face blackmail charge BOOKING GUIDE 40 if lie persists in demands. Girl marries Irish youth who had adored her since childhood days. References: Reviewed issue June 17, 1922, page 3259. First Run Showings: Pages 166, July 8; 257, July 15; 618 Aug. 5; 1008. Aug. 26; 1258, Sept. 9; 1611, Sept. 30; 1748, Oct. 7; 2021, Oct. 21; 2155, Oct. 28; 2278, Nov. 4; 2657, Nov. 25; 2921, Dec. 9; 3051, Dec. 16; 3208, Dec. 23, 1922. Advertising: Pages 128-9, 138, July 8; 1446-7, Sept. 23, 1922. Lobby Display: Page 454, Jan. 27, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2026, Oct. 21; 2163, Oct. 28; 2926, Dec. 9; 3198, Dec. 23, 1922; 699, Feb. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 619, Aug. 5; 1767, Oct. 7, 1922. FLAME OF LIFE, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Feb. 5, 1923. Star, Priscilla Dean. Director, Hobart Henley. Length, 7 reels. Synopsis: A dramatic romance. Adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, " That Lass o' Lowrie's." Tells the story of the English coal fields during period of 1870, when the landed gentry of England looked upon the slate-pickers as " less than dust." Into such a camp comes a wealthy youth who looks upon the workers as humans and his one desire to help them. Joan, a pit-girl, attracts the attention of this "overman." Her father objects to her regard for him and is whipped by him. Later, he seeks the man in a mine and an explosion follows. The father is killed and Joan rescues the "-over- man." References: Reviewed issue January 20, 1923, page 339. First Run Showings: Pages 929, Feb. 24; 1039, Mar. 3; 1165, Mar. 10; 1273, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 806, Feb. 4; 3199, June 17; 10, July 1; 378, July 22; 2240, Nov. 4; 3263, Dec. 30, 1922; 136, Jan. 13; 384, Jan. 27; 508-9, Feb. 3; 645 Feb. 10; 984-5, Mar. 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 927, Feb. 24, 1923. FLAMING HEARTS. Produced by Metropolitan Productions. Distributed by East Coast Productions. Released Nov. 1, 1922. Star, J. B. Warner. Director Clifford S. Elfelt. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Jeff Hartman, society lap-dog, goes West to make man of himself. En route aboard box-car captures two tramps who have stolen payroll. Hands them over to sheriff and gets himself in solid. Tenderfoot develops after much adversity into cowboy. At county fair Hart- man wins raffie, the reward being a kiss from Marion Barrows, the sheriff's daughter. Hartman, fearful of taking the privilege, flees. Sheriff and daughter angered by insult. Fair receipts missing. Suspicion centers on Hartman. Marion discovers Jeff in shack and at point of gun leads him to her father. Revealed that sheriff's little nephew has taken bag holding fair's receipts to play with them. Jeff and Marion re-united. FLAMING HOUR, THE. Produced by and distributed by Universal. Released Jan. 1, 1923. Star, Frank Mayo. Director, Edward Sedgwick. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Human interest melodrama. Youthful executive in fireworks factory has argument with the boss which results in his being fired. The boss' daughter elopes with him but later leaves him when he upbraids her for being seen with his rival. Crooks plan to ruin the business. The youth, disguised, comes back and gets a job as a sweeper in the factory. He exposes the cooks, but the conflict between them destroys the factory. He rescues the father and daughter from the flaming building and a reconciliation fol- lows. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 6, 1923, page 79. First Run Showings: Pages 185, Jan. 13; 311-2, Jan. 20; 562, Feb. 3- 1165 Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2734-5, Dec. 2, 1922. FLIRT, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Jan. 1, 1923. With Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols and special cast. Director, Hobart Henley. Length, 8 reels. Synopsis: Drama of American Life. Adaptation of Booth Tarkington's novel — showing human interest, comedy and near-tragedy of life in the aver- age middle-class home. Treats of family life in the small city. Heroine is such a dominant personality that her relatives seem colorless. She is wilful and has her own way. Nearly brings tragedy to home through giving affection and trust to wrong man. She is content with small town boy until city chap appears. Father goes to any length to please her. Daughter gets him to aid youth in promoting stock, which proves worthless. The home and family honor is saved by intervention of her brother. References: Reviewed issue December 30, 1922, page 3386. First Run Showings: Pages 63, 66. Jan. 6; 310. Jan. 20; 561. Feb 3- fl7-g Feb. 10; 1165. Mar. 10; 1272-3, Mar. 17, 1923. 50 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Advertising: Pages 3199. June 17; 10, July 1; 118-9, July 8; 377, July 22; 575, Aug. 5; 816, Aug. 19; 933, Aug. 26; 1081, Sept. 2; 1568. Sept. 30; 1814, Oct. 14; 2110, Oct. 28; 2241, Nov. 4; 2361, Nov. 11; 2732-3, Dec. 2; 2854-5. Dec. 9; 2988-9. Dec. 16; 3264-5, Dec. 30, 1922; 28-29, Jan. 6; 136, Jan. 13; 264-5. Jan. 20; 384, Jan. 27; 508-9, Feb. 3. 1923 Lobby Displays: Page 691, Feb. 10, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 318, Jan. 20; 691. 697, Feb. 10; 823, 829, Feb 17; 935. Feb. 24; 1049, 1053, Mar. 3; 1282-3. Mar. 17, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 825, Feb. 17; 1176, Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 818. Feb. 17; 928, 932, Feb. 24, 1923. ■TOOLS OF FORTUNE. Produced by A. B. Davis. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Sept. 24, 1922. Wjth Marguerite De La Motte. .lark Dill, Tully Marshall and Russell Simpson. Director, Louis W. Chauck-L. Length, 5,609 feet. Synopsis: Western comedy, carrying adventure. Cowboy reads newspaper story about the disappearance of rich man's son when he was twelve years of age. Concocts a scheme with a trio of comrades to represent himself as the missing heir. The quartette journeys East, finding plenty of adventure en route. When they make appearance at the rich man's home, the occasion is cause for a riot and their subsequent arrest. However, the cowboy dis- covers that he is the son of the wealthy man's second wife. References: Reviewed issue August 19, 1922. page 920. Advertising: Pages 466, July 29; 578, Aug. 5; 833, Aug. 19; 2852, Dec. 9: 3:,73, Dec. 30, 1922. FOOL THERE WAS, A. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Company. Re- leased Sept. 10, 1922. Featuring Lewis Stone, Irene Rich, Mahlon Hamilton, Wallace MacDonald and Marjorie Daw. Director, Emmett J. Flynn. Length, 6,604 feet. Synopsis: Drama; marital infidelity theme. From Porter Emerson Browne's stage play inspired by Kipling's poem, " The Vampire." John Schuyler, financier, with happy family travels to Europe. Gilda Fontaine, known as the " vampire," and for love of whom, a business partner of Schuy- ler's kills himself, is aboard the same boat. Schuyler is conquered by her evil charm. He forgets his family and returns broken in health and spirit. Just when a reconciliation is about to be effected the "vampire" re-enters his life. He again becomes victim and is killed in a fall from staircase as he is about to strangle the woman. References: Reviewed issue July 29, 1922, page 561. First Run Showings: Pages 44, July 1; 510, July 29; 618, Aug. 5; 1008. Aug. 26; 1260, Sept. 9; 1608, Sept. 30; 1888, Oct. 14; 2022. Oct. 21; 2157, Oct. 28; 2277, Nov. 4; 2660, Nov. 25; 2789, Dec. 2; 3209, Dec. 23, 1922. Advertising: Page insert, July 8; 324-5. July 22; 492, July 29; 954, Aug. 26; 1104. Sept. 2; 1212. Sept. 9; 1566, Sept. 30; 1827, Oct. 14, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 1891, Oct. 14; 2035, Oct. 21; 3041, Dec. 16, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 1759, Oct. 7; 2165, Oct. 28, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2416, Nov. 11; 2660, Nov. 25, 1922. FOOTLIGHT RANGER, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Star, Charles Jones. Director, Scott Dunlap. Length, 4,729 feet. Synopsis: Romantic melodrama. Cowboy becomes enamored with stranded actress. He sells his dogs in order to get money to pay for tickets to New York for her entire company. The grateful heroine suggests that he visit her some time in the city. Later, he makes the trip and meets the girl, who is to be starred in a Broadway show backed by a wealthy admirer. The man's attentions are unwelcome to her. The hero protects her from the vicious man- ager and in the end she gives up a career and returns to the West with her protector. References: Reviewed issue February 3, 1923, page 586. FORBIDDEN TRAIL, THE. Produced and distributed by Sunset Productions. Released Feb. 1, 1923. Star, Jack Hoxie. Director, Robert North Bradbury. Length, 4.721 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Jack Merriwell goes west in a search for the sluyer of his father. In his pursuits he meets, Isobel. The girl is the supposed daughter of " Red Hawk " Dugan, and she is forred by him to assist the notorious gang, of which he is the head, in their raids and crooked deals. Jack learns that Dugan is the man he seeks. A series of fights and escapes follow. It is established that Isobel is no relation to Dugan and the lovers prepare to start home. BOOKING GUIDE 51 FORGET-ME-NOT. Produced by Louis Burston. Distributed by Metro. Re- leased Oct. 2, 1922. With Bessie Love and Gareth Hughes. Director, W. S. Van Dyke. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Human interest drama of orphans with love interest strong throughout. Mother leaves her baby in orphan asylum and returns in fifteen years, affluent, ready to adopt her. Unable to recognize her, she adopts the child's sweetheart. The little girl is soon after adopted by a street musician and taught to play the violin. One day she plays at the wedding of her chum. The children are brought together later when the boy's wife dies. She is giving a concert and he discovers her. Their love has remained constant through the years. References: Reviewed issue July 29, 1922, page 561. First Run Showings: Pages 618. Aug. 5; 715, Aug. 12; 1008, Aug. 26; 1610, Sept. 30; 2156-7, Oct. 28; 2275, Nov. 4; 2538-9, Nov. 18; 3208-10, Dec. 23, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 1273, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2651, May 13; 1448-9, Sept. 23; 2250, Nov. 4, 1922; one page insert, Feb. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 879, Aug. 19; 1375, Sept. 16; 1757, Oct. 7; 2930, Dec. 9; 3200, Dec. 23, 1922; 189, Jan. 13, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1136, Sept. 2, 1922. FORGOTTEN LAW, THE. Produced by Max Graf. Distributed by Metro. Re- leased Nov. 20, 1922. With Milton Sills, Cleo Ridgely and Jack Mulhall. Di- rector, James W. Home. Length, 7 reels. Synopsis: Adaptation of Caroline A. Stanley's novel, "A Modern Madonna." Eternal triangle story with a " different " twist filled with dramatic situa- tions. Victor Jarnette, peeved at being rebuked by his wife for -his unfaith- fulness, changes his will, in which he leaves his child to his brother. He is shot by one of his flames whom he has cast aside. The brother, in spite of all pleadings, carries out the will and takes the baby from the mother. The court upholds the document, which is based on a forgotten law. In time the brother relents and in the end marries his brother's widow. References: Reviewed issue October 21, 1922, page 2042. First Run Showings: Pages 2540, Nov. 18; 3052, Dec. 16; 3210, Dec. 23; 3369, 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 309, 311, Jan. 20; 442, Jan. 27, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2247, Nov. 4; two page insert, Nov. 25; two page insert, Dec. 23, 1922. Exploitation: Page 2930, Dec. 9. 1922. FORSAKING ALL OTHERS. Produced and distributed by Universal. Release, l Dec. 11, 1922. Starring Colleen Moore and Cullen Landis. Director, Emilc Chautard. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Human interest drama; new angle on mother-love theme. Youth has doting, selfish mother who is unable to see why her son should fall in love. She is antagonistic toward every girl he looks at. She him away from his sweetheart. Desperate, he becomes an easy prey of a designing wife, whose angry husband is hot on her trail. Finally the mother wakes up to the danger of the situation and begs the sweetheart to rescue him. References: Reviewed issue December 16, 1922, page 3064. First Run Showings: Pages 443, Jan. 27; 1040-1, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1570-71, Sept. 30; 1953, Oct. 21; 2109, Oct. 28, 1922. FORTUNE'S MASK. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Star, Earle Williams. Director, Robert Ensminger. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Romantic drama adapted from O. Henry's " Cabbages and Kings." Dicky Maloney comes riding into Coralio, capital of a little Latin American republic. He proceeds to set up drinks for the entire town, loses much money at cards, beats up part of the standing army, and in general makes himself thoroughly popular. He elopes with the belle of the town. Ruling (action accuses him of conspiring against government and he is sent to jail. He escapes, discards red wig, and proves to be the son of former president, who had been murdered. People proclaim him president. References: Reviewed issue September 9, 1922, page 1295. First Run Showings: Pages 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 1165, Mar. 10, 1923. FRIENDLY HUSBAND, A. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Jan. 1, 1923. Star, Lupino Lane. Director, Jack Blystone. Length, 4,527 feet. Synopsis: A comedy based on the mother-in-law angle. Plenty of antics with an auto trailer. Latter reels present a travesty upon a popular type of western melodrama. Friendly husband, particularly friendly to his wife, buys an automobile trailer for his car so that he can enjoy himself on a camping tour. It is his vacation time and the husband has his troubles because his wife's family goes along with them. The friendly husband becomes a hero and rescues his wife from a dangerous outlaw. And wins a reward as a result. References: Reviewed issue January 20, 1923, page 338. Advertising: Pages 688, Aug. 12, 1922; two page insert. Jan. 6; 412-3, Jan. 27; 529, Feb. 3; 651, Feb. 10; 899. Feb. 24; 1014, Mar. 3; 1127, Mar. 10, 1923. 52 MOTION PICTURE NEWS FRONT PAGE STORY, A. Produced by Jes3 Robbins Productions. Distributed by Vitagraph. Special cast. Director, Jess Robbins. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: A comedy-drama of political life in a small city. Youth in search of work rides into town at wheel of dilapidated flivver. Puts ad in local paper and by using his wits becomes partner of editor. His object is to patch up a quarrel of long standing between the editor and the mayor — which he does by bluffing with a scare-head on the front page of the paper. After saving the paper from financial disaster, he adds to his achievements by winning the editor's pretty daughter. References: Reviewed issue December 30, 1922, page 3385. First Run Showings: Pages 559-60, Feb. 3; 818, Feb. 17; 1038, 1040, Mar. 3 1923. 'Advertising: Pages 85, 87, 88, 90, 92, Jan.' 6; 205, 207, 211, 212, 214, 216. Jan. 13; 331, 333, 343, 345, 347, 349, Jan. 20; 473-4, 476, 478. 482, 484, Jan. 27. 1923 Exploitation: Pages 1053 Mar. 3; 1174, Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 559, Feb. 3, 1923. Inspiration Pictures Inc. Chas.H.Duell; President, presents Richard Barthelmess Miss Dorothy Gish w XVFURY" by Edmund Goulding^ directed by Henry k i n cT* J iA. 3trtft Hotricmal 'Picture FURY. Produced by Inspiration Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Associated First National. Released January, 1923. Star, Richard Barthelmess. Director, Henry King. Length, 8,709 feet. Synopsis: Drama of the sea. Deals with "Boy" Ley ton of the " Lady Spray," whose rough old father, the captain, hates him for his docility. "Boy's" nature undergoes a change when Leyton, learning of his son's contemplated elopement with a Limehouse boarding house slavey, casts aspersions upon Minnie. The lad springs at his father and the captain is overjoyed at his display of courage. The Captain suffers a heart stroke, and, dying, exacts a promise from " Boy " to avenge his mother who has been mistreated by the man she ran away with. He finds his mother and kills the man before he marries Minnie. References: Reviewed issue January 27, 1923, page 471. First Run Showings: Pages 311-2, Jan. 20; 440, 443, Jan. 27; 560, Feb. 3; 686, Feb. 10; 817-9, Feb. 17; 928, 930-1. Feb. 24; 1038, 1041, Mar. 3; 1164, Mar. 10; 1273, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Page 963, Aug. 26, 1922; 1142-3, Mar. 10, 1923. Prologues: Page 1045. Mar. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Page 936, Feb. 24; 1047. Mar. 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 441, Jan. 27; 687, Feb. 10; 817, Feb. 17. 1923 — G — GALLOPING KID, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Sept. 11, 1922. Star, Hoot Gibson. Director, Nat Ross. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western comedy melodrama. Drifter is hired by crook posing as artist to take wealthy rancher's daughter from station to her home— the crook fearing for his life. The drifter is so fearless that the rancher employs him to act as chaperon for the girl. She makes life miserable for him. The crook double-crosses him, but the hero discovers his scheme to get possession of val- uable radium deposits and saves her father's property. As a result he wins the girl. BOOKING GUIDE 53 References: Reviewed issue Sept. 16, 1922, page 1387. First Run Showings: Pages 1611, Sept. 30; 1886, Oct. 14, 1922. Advertising: Pages 118, July 8; 380, July 22; 573, Aug. 5; 934, Aug. 26; 1201, Sept. 9, 1922. GARRISON'S FINISH. Produced by Jack Pickford Productions. Distributed by Allied Prod. & Dist. Corp. Released Jan. 15, 1923. Star, Jack Pickford. Di- rector, Arthur Rosson. Length, 7,898 feet. Synopsis: Racing melodrama carrying romance and adventure. Based on W. B. M. Ferguson's novel. Billy Garrison, " framed " by a couple of shady racing folk, is charged with " pulling " a race. He is suspended. Attacked in a saloon he is injured and loses his memory. Found in a park by two vagrants with a card in his hand bearing the name and address of a girl who has fallen in love with him, he is taken South to the home of the girl, whose father is a racing enthusiast. Here he is able to redeem himself and ride the colonel's horse to victory in the Kentucky Derby and wins the girl. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3384. First Run Showings: Pages 311, Jan. 20; 441, Jan. 27; 562, Feb. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2993, Dec. 9; 2987, Dec. 16; 3166, Dec. 23; 3273, Dec. 30. 1922; 11, Jan. 6; 132, Jan. 13; 275, Jan. 20; 406, Jan. 27; 507, Feb. 3. 1923. Exploitation: Page 700, Feb. 10, 1922. GENTLEMAN FROM AMERICA, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Feb. 19, 1923. Star, Edward (Hoot) Gibson. Director, Edward Sedg- wick. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Adventure-romance of buddy's experiences during a furlough, A. W. O. L. gets him into trouble. Doughboy and his buddy get two weeks' fur- lough and decide on Paris. They are carried into a principality of Spain and the hero falls in love with the reigning duke's daughter. She is pledged to a Spanish don, but does not love him. The doughboy masquerades as a bandit and rescues her and is elected as overlord of the province. The military police come after him eventually. But he returns to the girl after his punishment. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 17, 1923, page 841. First Run Showings: Page 1270, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2734-5, Dec. 2, 1922. GHOST BREAKER, THE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Star, Wallace Reid, with Lila Lee and Walter Hiers. Director, Alfred Green. Length, 5,130 feet. Synopsis: Romantic comedy-drama. Adaptation of the stage play of the same name. Warren Jarvis, a devil-may-care American, meets Maria Theresa, a Spanish heiress, who journeys to America and secures the plans of a Spanish castle, the property of her dead father and the hiding place of a valuable treasure. Warren agrees to help her rid the castle of ghosts and locate the treasure. It is discovered that the ghosts are confederates of Duke D'Alva, a suitor of Maria's. Warren exposes the plot and wins Maria. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 23, 1922, page 1505. First Run Showings: Pages 1484, Sept. 23; 1745, Oct. 7; 1885, 1887, Oct. 14; 2023, Oct. 21; 2157-8, Oct. 28; 2277-8, Nov. 4; 2417-8, Nov. 11; 2538. Nov. 18; 2921, Dec. 9; 3209, Dec. 23, 1922. Advertising: Pages 2764, May 20; 5. July 1; 669, Aug. 12, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2665, Nov. 25; 3198, Dec. 23, 1922. Exploitation: Page 2794, Dec. 2, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 3049, Dec. 16, 1922. GHOST PATROL, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Jan. 22, 1923. Starring Ralph Graves and Bessie Love. Director, Nat Ross. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Heart interest drama revealing romance and melodramatic inci- dent. Sinclair Lewis' story. Policeman has beat in tough neighborhood and wins affection and respect through his humanitarian manner. Attempts to fix up love affair of two young people. The boy is sent to prison and the cop is dismissed for being old. He returns to neighborhood and wears his uniform, being careful to avoid new cop. Eventually, the lovers are reunited and his work is appreciated. He is returned to force as a captain. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 27, 1923, page 472. First Run Showings: Pages 561-2, Feb. 3; 818, Feb. 17; 1165, Mar. 10 1923 Advertising: Pages 2734-5, Dec. 2, 1922. GIMME. Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Jan. 21, 1923. With Helene Chadwlck and Gaston Glass. Director, Rupert Hughes. Length, 5.769 feet. Synopsis: Domestic comedy-drama. Rupert Hughes' story dealing with a young wife who has to ask her husband for all the money she gets. Fanny Daniels marries a wealthy woman's son. He is disinherited and has to go to work. Fanny borrows $500 for a trousseau from her employer, who loans it 54 MOTION PICTURE NEWS gladly, having his own designs upon her. Fanny's husband unwittingly neglects the financial side of marriage. The employer calls in his loan. Fanny, in terror, lest her husband learns her secret, draws a check for $500. A row results. Fanny leaves and goes back to work. The husband learns of the trousseau and about his wife's dread of the word " Gimme," and all ends well. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 336. First Run Showings: Pages 440, 442-3, Jan. 27; 559, Feb. 3; 928, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1088, Sept. 2, 1922; 660, Feb. 10; 874, Feb. 24, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 573, Feb. 3; 936, Feb. 24; 1052, Mar. 3; 1171, Mar. 10. 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 441. Jan. 27; 816, Feb. 17; 1162, Mar. 10, 1923. GIRL I LOVED, THE. Produced by Charles Ray Productions. Distributed by United Artists. Released Feb. 15, 1923. Star, Charles Ray. Director, Joseph De Grasse. Length, 8 reels. Synopsis: Picturization of James Whitcomb Riley's poem. Character sketch carrying pathos and romance. Said to be story of Riley's early experiences In love. Background of rural Indiana life in 1840-60. Tells of a youth whose mother adopts a beautiful orphan girl. An only child himself, he resents the intrusion. Gradually comes a resigned tolerance, and that in turn gives way to a brotherly affection. The appearance of a suitor for the girl's hand changes everything. The foster-brother realizes his love for the girl. His rival henceforth becomes his fancied enemy. After a series of incidents he reconciles himself to the marriage and never reveals to the couple his sense of loss. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 27, 1923, page 469. First Run Showings: Pages 1164-5, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Page 3280, Dec. 30, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 1271, Mar. 17, 1923. GIRL'S DESIRE, A. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Star, Alice Cal- houn. David Divad. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Society comedy-drama. Deals with the adventures of a girl whose father has suddenly become rich, and whose mother, in consequence of this wealth, wants to become listed in the social registry and possess a family crest. The latter is forthcoming, also a bogus nobleman who seeks the girl's tiand in marriage, so that his mother can get a hand in the family fortune. The real nobleman turns up in the guise of a writer, becomes secretary to the father, and spoils the deep laid plot. He also weds the girl — pleasing the whole family. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 26, 1922, page 1022. First Run Showings: Pages 2022, Oct. 21, 1922; 686, Feb. 10, 1923. Advertising: Page 2484, Nov. 18, 1922. GIRL WHO RAN WILD, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Re- leased Oct. 9. 1922. Star, Gladys Walton. Director, Rupert Julian. Length. 5 reels. Synopsis: Western romantic drama, adapted from Bret Hurte's " M lias." M'liss is made an orphan when her father is murdered by her mother's brother. The latter's friends offer to take care of her, but she repulses them. However, she is attracted to the new school teacher, who influences her to get an education. While at school she discovers that the village belle is in love with him. Convinced that the girl loves him, M'liss tries to run away, but the school teacher prevents her from doing so by fighting the man who has urged her to Join him. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 14, 1922, page 1898. First Run Showings: Page 2418. Nov. 11, 1922. Advertising: Pages 118, July 8; 381. July 22; 573, Aug. 5; 934, Aug. 26; 1201. Sept. 9. 192. GOOD MEN AND TRUE. Produced by R-C Pictures. Distributed by Film Book- ing Offices of America, Inc. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Star, Harry Carey. Di- rector. Val Paul. Length, 5,267 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Plenty of romance and humor. Story of political intrigue. Pringle and Thorpe are seeking election to the office of sheriff. Thorpe, realizing the other's popularity, stops at nothing to discredit him. Pringle is shoved off a cliff and believed to be dead, but reappears to execute vengeance. He Is falsely accused of murder. A man he had saved from suicide aids him in his fight. Thorpe is proven guilty and sent to Jail. Pringle rides to the rescue of the daughter of his opponent's strongest sup- porter and saves her from the villains. He wins the girl and the election. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 18. 1922, page 2549. First Run Showings: Pages 2540. Nov. 18; 3208, Dec. 23, 1922; 184. Jan. 13. 1923. Advertising; Pages 728. 731. Aug. 12; 2286. Nov. 4; 2387. Nov. 11; 2494-5. Nov. 18; 2761. Dec. 2. 1822; 408-9. Jan. 27, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 309, Jan. 20; 440, Jan. 27. 1923. BOOKING GUIDE 55 GRANDMA ' S BOY. Produced by Hal Roach. Distributed by Associated Ex- hibitors. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Star, Harold Lloyd. Director, Fred New- meyer. Length, 4,841 feet. Synopsis: A comedy. Grandma's boy is a coward. He's in love, but his rival, a bully, makes his life miserable. The boy and the bully are calling on the girl, sheriff arrives with word that a tramp has robbed town jewelry shop and shot a citizen. Posse is formed. Boy gets lost from the bunch and the night is full of things that frighten him. Then grandma tells how his grandfather had been a coward, but with magic talisman as aid redeemed himself and made himself a hero in the Civil War. Grandma gives boy the charm. He captures the tramp and fights bully to a standstill. Charm proves to be her umbrella handle. All he needed was self-confidence. References: Reviewed issue July 16, 1922, page 306. First Run Showings: Pages 2940, May 27; 510, July 29; 715, Aug. 12; 873, Aug. 19; 1259, Sept. 9; 1369, Sept. 16; 1484-5, 1487. Sept. 23; 1609-11, Sept. 30; 1746-7, Oct. 7; 1886, Oct. 14; 2022, Oct. 21; 2275, 2278, Nov. 4; 2539, Nov. 18, 1922. Advertising: Pages 121, July 8; 478-9, July 29; 939-40, Aug. 26; 1101, Sept. 2; 1223-5, Sept. 9; 1344-5, Sept. 16; 1436-7, Sept. 23; 1592, Sept. 30; 1703, Oct. 7; 1853, Oct. 14; 1983, Oct. 21; 2127, Oct. 28; 2251, Nov. 4; 2379. Nov. 11; 2489. Nov. 18; 2605, Nov. 25; 2741, Dec. 2; 2869, Dec. 9; 2993, Dec. 16, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 1261, Sept. 9; 1756, Oct. 7; 2025. 2027, Oct. 21; 2169. Oct. 28; 2285, Nov. 4; 2544, Nov. 18; 3041, Dec. 16, 1922; 71, Jan. 6; 829, Feb. 17, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 1494, Sept. 23; 1894, Oct. 14; 2027, 2031. 2036, Oct. 21; 2164-5, Oct. 28; 2281, 2286, Nov. 4; 2424, Nov. 11; 2665, 2667, 2670, Nov. 25; 2934, Dec. 9; 3043, Dec. 16; 3199. 3200, Dec. 23, 1922; 315, Jan. 20; 451 Jan. 27. 1923. Window Displays: Page 1893, Oct. 14, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3047, June 3; 1139, Sept. 2; 1487, Sept. 23, 1922. GREAT NIGHT, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Re- leased Dec. 3, 1922. Star, William Russell. Director, Howard M. Mitchell. Length, 4,346 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-melodrama. Young man must be married by a certain date to inherit a fortune. The announcement gets into the papers and he is besieged by women eager to aid him in annexing the millions. After trying every other method of dodging the women, he appeals to his friend, a deputy police commissioner, for a job. On his beat he meets and falls in love with a pretty waitress. She doesn't know his identity, but agrees to marry him. Before the ceremony takes place many complications occur. He brings a band of jewel thieves to justice. In the end he marries the girl and gets the fortune. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 16, 1922, page 3063. The Booking Guide Is Made Up for Exhibitors. We Welcome Suggestions From Them for Its Betterment. 56 MOTION PICTURE NEWS GRUB-STAKE, THE. Produced by Nell Shipman Prod. Distributed by Amer- ican Releasing Corp. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Star. Nell Shipman. Director, Bert Van Tuyle. Length, 6,408 feet. Synopsis: Alaskan melodrama with educational interest because of the wild animals shown in their native haunts. Alaskan gambler entices young girl to Klondike through a fake marriage. The girl learns the truth, and with her invalid father makes her escape. She becomes lost in the wilds and after hard- ships is discovered by the son of a dance hall woman, who has a cabin in the hills. A romance develops between them. They discover a lost mine. The gambler is killed by a fall over a cliff. References: Reviewed issue March 24, 1923, page 1454. First Run Showings: Page 1273. Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3273, Dec. 30, 1922; 631, Feb. 10; 795, Feb. 17. 1923. — H — HANDS OF NARA, THE. Produced by Samuel Zierler Photoplay Corporation. Distributed by Metro. Released Sept. 18, 1922. Star, Clara Kimball Young. Director, Harry Garson. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Adaptation of Richard Washburn Child's novel. Faith healing Is the dominating element. Story has its setting first in Russia, then moves to New York's East Side and on to Fifth Avenue. Nara, a Russian refugee, comes to the United States. A sculptor models her hands. She is taken up by society and meets Claveloux, a doctor and scientist. She becomes a healer — healing by faith. Discovers her power through a mountebank. Ultimately brings about recovery of Claveloux's mother. He had previously derided her ideas on faith. Her accomplishment wins his love. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 19, 1922, page 919. First Run Showings: Pages 1137, Sept. 2; 1259, Sept. 9; 1610, Sept. 30; 2418, Nov. 11; 819, Feb. 17; 1271, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 130-1, 138, July 8; 1444-5, Sept. 23; 2249. Nov. 4; one- page insert, Nov. 25, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1257, Sept. 9, 1922. HAS THE WORLD GONE MAD! Produced by Daniel Carson Goodman. Dis- tributed by Equity Pictures Corp. Released Feb. 28, 1923. All-star cast Di- rector, J. Searle Dawley. Length, 6,047 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Mr. and Mrs. Davis, wealthy and happily married for over twenty years, are parents of a twenty-year-old son. A similar condi- tion exists with the Bells, parents of a seventeen-year-old daughter. Mrs. Davis and Mr. Bell tire of the quiet and conventional life at the same time. Their wild ways bring them together and they are discovered emerging from the apartment of Mrs. Davis by Miss Bell. Each eventually realizes the folly of breaking happy homes, und with the climax comes the engagement of the young couple of the families. References: Reviewed issue March 31, 1923, page 1679. Advertising: Pages 202, Jan. 18; 468, Jan 27; 846-7, Feb. 17, 1938. BOOKING GUIDE 57 HEAD HUNTERS OF THE SOUTH SEAS. Produced by Martin Johnson Film Company. Distributed by Associated Exhibitors (Encore Pictures). Released Oct. 1, 1922. Length, 4,387 feet. Synopsis: Instructive novelty of life in the darkest of the South Sea Islands. No story in a sense of being- fiction. A record of the explorations of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson in the jungle-lands. Scenes include a visit to Malekula, a cannibal island. Savage cannibals on the warpath. Shows how human heads are mummified. The inside of a cannibal head house. Sharks devouring hun- dreds of small fish. A strange tribe of people who live in trees, climbing aloft with the dexterity of monkeys and living on roots, nuts and clay. An earth- quake. Lopevi, picturesque volcano, in eruption. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 7, 1922, page 1770. First Run Showings: Pages 2669, Nov. 25, 1922; 312, Jan. 20, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1706-7, Oct. 7; 2604, Nov. 25; 2997, Dec. 16, 1922; 519. Feb. 3; 1013, Mar. 3, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 566, 568, Feb. 3, 1923. HEADLESS HORSEMAN, THE. Produced by C. S. Clancy Productions. Dis- tributed by Hodkinson. • Released Nov. 5, 1922. Star, Will Rogers. Director, Edward Venturini. Length. 6,145 feet. Synopsis: Adaptation of Washington Irving's classic, " Legend of Sleepy Hol- low." Romance and character study of schoolmaster in Dutch settlement during the period of 1790. Ichabod Crane, Yankee schoolmaster, goes to Sleepy Hollow to take charge of school. Falls in love with village belle and deter- mines to win her. Is nearly tarred and feathered by plotters working in behalf of rival suitor. He is repulsed by the girl as he returns home, and, frightened by headless horseman, who in reality is a practical joker, Crane leaves and is never seen in Sleepy Hollow again. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 28, 1922, page 2173. First Run Showings: Pages 2537, Nov. 18; 3210, Dec. 23; 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 63, 66, Jan. 6; 1039, 1041, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1338, Sept. 16; 1553, Sept. 30; 2104-5, Oct. 28; 2618-9. Nov. 25; 2878-9, Dec. 9, 1922. Exploitation: Page 2931, Dec. 9. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 2922, Dec. 9, 1922. HEART OF LINCOLN, THE. Produced by Francis Ford. Distributed by Anchor Film Distributors. Released Nov. 1, 1922. Featuring Francis Ford and Ella Hall. Director, Francis Ford. Length, 4,445 feet. Synopsis: Character study of the great Emancipator which deals with a few of the incidents in Lincoln's life. The romance features a broken love between a youth who joins the Union forces and the brother of his sweetheart, who joins the Confederate forces. The Southerner is captured, but the Union officer allows him to escape. For doing so he is tried for treason and the death war- rant is brought to Lincoln to sign. He pardons the boy, and the youthful sweethearts are happy again. HEARTS AFLAME. Produced by Louis B. Mayer. Distributed by Metro. Re- leased Jan. 1, 1923. With Anna Q. Nilsson and Frank Keenan. Director, Regi- nald Barker. Length, 7 reels. Synopsis: Spectacular timber land melodrama, with human interest and romance. Based on the novel, M Timber," by Harold Titus. Millionaire lum- berman, retired, presents his son with half million feet of pine logs stranded in Michigan, when son demands a " flying start." Son, who is a waster, goes 58 MOTION PICTURE NEWS to Michigan. He meets Helen Foraker, whose father has regrown 10,000 acres of pine, and whose work she carries on. They join forces and the logs are gotten to the mill. His father tries to buy her acres of pine, but Helen refuses. They attempt to force her to sell. The tract is set afire and in the fight to save it father, son and the girl come to an undersanding. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 30. 1922, page 3387. First Run Showings: Pages 311-2, Jan. 20; 440-1, Jan. 27; 560, Feb. 3; 688, Feb. 10; 816. Feb. 17; 1039, Mar. 3; 1165. Mar. 10; 1272, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Three-page insert, Dec. 23, 1922; one-page insert, Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1271, March 17, 1923. HEART'S HAVEN. Produced by Benj. B. Hampton Productions. Distributed by Hodkinson. Released Oct. 29, 1922. With Robert McKim and Claire Adams. Director, Benj. B. Hampton. Length. 5,275 feet. Synopsis: Human interest drama. Adapted from the novel by Clara Louise Burnham. Picture of sentiment, romance, faith healing, and homespun hu- ; inanities — also a faint touch of the eternal triangle. Tells of a young business man coming into good position, but his happiness is marred by an unappreeia- tive and unfaithful wife. His mother, a faith healer, brings a crippled girl and boy back to health and the youth finds true love with the girl when his wife runs away and is killed in an accident. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 12, 1922, page 789. First Run Showings: Pages 873. Aug. 19; 2276, Nov. 4; 3375, Dec. 30, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1337, Sept. 16; 1552, Sept. 30; 1966, Oct. 21; 2104, Oct. 28; 2617, Nov. 25; 2750, Dec. 2; 2877, Dec. 9, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 1138, Sept. 2, 1922. HER GILDED CAGE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Star, Gloria Swanson. Director. Sum Wood. Length, 6,229 feet. Synopsis: Franco-American love drama, adapted from the stage play, " The Love Dream." Features American publicity methods in building popularity for French actress. Scenes carry through Paris cabarets and New York society revels. French actress finds it difficult to make both ends meet, and. desirous of aiding impoverished uncle and invalid sister, she allows American press agent to put over big exploitation idea. She is brought to America and be- comes a sensation. For advertising purposes her name is linked with that of a king. Her lover misunderstands. In the end he realizes and the crippled sister is cured. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 12, 1922, page 786. First Run Showings: Pages 715, Aug. 12; 872. Aug. 19; 1135-6, Sept. 2; 1259-60, Sept. 9; 1370, 1372, Sept. 16; 1485, 1487. Sept. 23; 1610, Sept. 30. 1922. Advertising: Pages 1790, Mar. 25; 2753. May 20; 2906, May 27; 3090-91, June 10; 5. July 1; 114, July 8; 221-2. July 15; 669. Aug. 12; 3259, Dec. 30. 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 1617, Sept. 30; 1758, Oct. 7; 2162, Oct. 28; 2543. Nov. 18. 1922. Prologues: Page 2162, Oct. 28 ,1922. Exploitation: Pages 1757, 1759, Oct. 7; 2165. Oct. 28; 2283. Nov. 4; 2430, Nov. 11. 1922. Window Displays: Pages 1751, 1753, Oct. 7; 2032. Oct. 21, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1369, Sept. 16; 1487, Sept. 23; 1609, Sept. 30; 2021, 2022, Oct. 21, 1922. HERO, THE. Produced by Preferred Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Al Llcht- man Corp. Released Jan. 1. 1923. With Gaston Glass, John Sainpolis, Barbara La Marr and featured cast. Director, Louis Gasnier. Length, 6,800 feet. Synopsis: Human interest drama. Adapted from the stage play. Oswald Lane returns from the war many times decorated. He is invited to live at the home of his lame brother, with the latter's wife and child. In turn, Oswald makes love to the maid and his brother's wife. The maid finds him in an ap- parently compromising attitude with her mistress, who is protecting a $500 church fund left in care of her husband. As Oswald flees with the money fire breaks out hi the school building, and he Is desperately injured in saving his brother's child. The brother proves his heroism by giving up his skin for a successful operation. References: Reviewed Issue Jan. 20. 1923, page 337. First Run Showings: Pages 930, Feb. 24; 1271. Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3323, Dec. 30, 1922; four-page insert, Jan. 20; 996-7, Mar. 3; 1123. Mar. 10; 1226, Mar. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1163. Mar. 10, 1923. HEROES OF THE STREET. Produced by Harry Rapf. Distributed by Warner Bros. Released Dec. 23, 1922. Star, Wesley Barry. Director, William Beau- din*. Length. 7 reels. BOOKING GUIDE Synopsis: Life of policeman done in melodramatic and romantic pictureplay. Young Mickey Callahan is left the head of his family with the murder of his father, a patrolman. Through Betty Benton, actress, he gets a job as prop- erty boy. Betty is in love with Howard Lane, but to help her career permits the attentions of wealthy Trent, clubman. Trent proposes a fake kidnapping of Betty for publicity purposes. She is whisked away to his lodge. Mickey follows on the back of the speedster. Discovered, he is thrust in a pit and the water turned on. He is rescued by his dog in time to save a blackmail olot and to reveal the murderers of his father. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 23, 1922, page 3228. First Run Showings: Pages 3368, Dec. 30, 1922; 63-66, Jan. 6; 311-2, Jan. 20; 562-3, Feb. 3; 687-8, Feb. 10; 930, Feb. 24; 1039, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1584, 1589, Sept. 30; 1715-8, Oct. 7; 2122-3, Oct. 28; 2298, Nov. 4; 2388-9, Nov. 11; 2762-3, Dec. 2; 3164, Dec. 23, 1922; 268-9, Jan. 20; 416-7, Jan. 27; 1242. Mar. 17, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 73, Jan. 6; 201, Jan. 13; 448, 450, 462, Jan. 27; 939, Feb. 24, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 65, Jan. 6; 686, 689, Feb. 10; 817, Feb. 17, 1923. Thomas H.Ince presents Douglas MacLean O and Madge Bellamy in "THE HOTTENTOT* A 3ir/>t national Picture HOTTENTOT, THE. Produced by Thomas H. Ince. Distributed by Associated First National. Released Dec, 1922. Star, Douglas MacLean. Directors, James W. Home and Del Andrews. Length, 5,953 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-drama, with melodramatic moments and heart interest. Adapted from Willie Collier's stage play. Young man desperately afraid of horses is mistaken for famous jockey. Falls in love with girl, a great admirer of horses and hesitates to explain his fear. Is inveigled into riding the Hot- tentot, a high-spirited horse, which runs away and throws him. Girl asks him to ride Bountiful, her horse, in the steeplechase. He agrees. Servant, think- ing to aid him, hides the horse. It is found, but has become ill. The girl is disappointed. Hero buys the Hottentot, gives it to the girl, rides the horse to victory, wins a wager from his rival, and gets the girl. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 23, 1922, page 3228. First Run Showings: Pages 64, 66, Jan. 6; 186-7, Jan. 13; 310, 312, Jan. 20; 443, Jan. 27; 560, 562, Feb. 3; 685, 687, Feb. 10; 817, Feb. 17; 930, Feb. 24; 1038. Mar. 3; 1162-3, Mar. 10; 1271, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 967, Aug. 26; 2050, Oct. 21; 3329, Dec. 30, 1922; 41, Jan. 6; 166, Jan. 13; 293, Jan. 20; four-page insert, Jan. 27; 664, Feb. 10; 800. Feb. 17; 908, Feb. 24; 1024, Mar. 31; 1144. Mar. 10; 1250, Mar. 17, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 1170, Mar. 10, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 1048, 1064, Mar. 3; 1176, Mar. 10; 1281, Mar. 17, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 1276, 1284, 1303, Mar. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 185, Jan. 13; 562, Feb. 3; 687, Feb. 10; 930, Feb. 24; 1038, Mar. 3; 1270, Mar. 17, 1923. HOUND OF THE BASKERVIIXES, THE. Produced by Stoll Film Company. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc., Released Oct. 1, 1922. Star, Eille Norwood. Director, Maurice Elvey. Length, 4,900 feet. Synopsis: Mystery drama. Adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective story. Sherlock Holmes is called to investigate the mysterious presence of a fiery hound near Baskerville Hall. The dog's appearance has always marked the death of the occupant of the Hall. Holmes sends Watson and investigates 60 MOTION PICTURE NEWS the case himself from London. He captures the criminal responsible for the dog whose fiery appearance is due to a phosphorous coating. The criminal is a distant relative who hopes to Inherit the Hall, and to satisfy that ambition had caused the deaths. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 23, 1922, page 1499. First Run Showings: Pages 1484, Sept. 23; 3052, Dec. 16. 1922. Advertising: Pages 1435, Sept. 23; 1682-3, Oct. 7, 1922. HOW WOMEN LOVE. Produced and distributed by B. B. Productions. Re- leased Oct. 15, 1922. Star, Betty Blythe. Director, Kenneth Webb. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Society drama. Adapted from the novel, "The Dangerous Inheri- tance." Rosa Roma, daughter of a famous Italian prima donna, arrives in America to seek fortune. She carries a King's ransom in rubies, whose value she does not realize. She is befriended by Ogden Ward, millionaire, who seeks the collection of rubies, not knowing Rosa has them. Rosa meets a young American composer, under whom she studies. Ward enlists the services of a bogus count to secure the rubies. Rosa triumphs in the American composer's opera. The rubies are stolen, but returned as Rosa weds the composer. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 26, 1922, page 1023. First Run Showings: Pages 1611, Sept. 30; 2022, Oct. 21; 3210, Dec. 23, 1922; 1163, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3306, June 24; 154, July 8; 242, July 15; 851, Aug. 19, 1922 Exploitation: Pages 2542, 2544, Nov. 18, 1922. HUMAN HEARTS. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Oct. 2, 1922. Star, House Peters. Director, King Baggot. Length, 7 reels. Synopsis: Heart interest melodrama. Adapted from Hal Reid's stage play. Action laid in Ozark Mountains. Story deals with machinations of city siren who weds Tom Logan to obtain deeds to his father's farm. The father senses her plan and disinherits Tom. Later, the father sees his daughter-in-law in company of released convict. He tries to stop her from running away and is killed by the man. To save his wife Tom assumes blame and is sent to prison. Eventually the wife confesses the truth. Tom is freed and starts for home with wife and child to start life over. References: Reviewed issue July 8, 1922, page 197. First Run Showings:- Pages 715, 717, Aug. 12; 1006, Aug. 26; 1487, Sept. 23; 1608, Sept. 30; 1746, Oct. 7; 1886. 1888, Oct. 14; 2021-2, Oct. 21; 2419, Nov. 11; 2538, Nov. 18; 2659-60, Nov. 25; 3050, 3052, Dec. 16; 3208, Dec. 23, 1922. Advertising: Pages 806, Feb. 4; 2907, May 27; 3097, June 10; 3198, June 17; 10, July 1; 119, July 8; 376, July 22; 450, July 29; 574, Aug. 5; 681, Aug. 12; 814-6, Aug. 19; 932. Aug. 26; 1080, 1083, Sept. 2; 1203, Sept. 9; 1317, Sept. 16; 1426-7, Sept. 23; 1569, Sept. 30; 1689, Oct. 7; 1815, Oct. 14; 1950, Oct. 21; 2110, Oct. 28; 2240, Nov. 4; 2615, Nov. 25; 3151, Dec. 23, 1922; 137, Jan. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 1759. Oct. 7; 2160, Oct. 28; 2669, Nov. 25; 3202, Dec. 23, 1922; 69, Jan. 6; 320, Jan. 20; 447, Jan. 27, 1923. Prologues: Pages 1142, Sept. 2, 1922; 460, Jan. 27, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 1495, Sept. 23; 1759, Oct. 7; 2168, Oct. 28; 2664. Nov. 25. 2796, Dec. 2; 2926, 2930, Dec. 9; 3242, Dec. 16. 1922; 70, 72, Jan. 6; 199, Jan. 13; 316. Jan. 20. 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 621, Aug. 5; 1134, Sept. 2; 2021-2, Oct. 21: 2417. Nov. 11, 1922. HUNGRY HEARTS. Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Nov. 26. 1922. With Helen Ferguson, Rosa Rosanova and Bryant Washburn. Director, E. Mason Hopper. Length, 6,517 feet. Synopsis: Heart interest drama. Adaptation of Anzia Yezierska's book. Deals with the pathetic struggle of newcomers to our great melting pot, of a little Russian heroine and her family, seeking sunshine and happiness in. America and finding at first only shadows, sorrow and persecution. Love comes at last and the little heroine finds joy with her young lawyer husband, who takes her entire family out of the Ghetto to their home in the suburbs. The lovers had met when the family were tenants of his money-grabbing uncle's tenement and the youth was a student. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 11, 1922, page 2431. First Run Showings: Pages 2819, Dec. 9; 3049, Dec. 16, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 185, Jan. 13; 442, Jan. 27. 1923. Advertising: Pages 154, July 2; 531. July 23, 1921; 2999, June 3; 3191. June 17; 6, July 1; 117, July 8; 672-3, Aug. 12; 937. Aug. 26; 1086. 1087, Sept. 2; 2506. Nov. 18; 2845, Dec. 9; 2980. Dec. 16. 1922; 929, Feb. 24. 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 700. Feb. 10. 1923. Exploitation: Pages 3201-2, Dec. 23, 1922; 320. Jan. 20; 697, Feb. 10. 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3868, Dec, 30, 1922; 808, Jan. 20, 1923. BOOKING GUIDE 61 — I — IF I WERE QUEEN. Produced by R-C Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Star, Ethel Clayton. Direc- tor, Wesley Ruggles. Length, 6,092 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama of a mythical kingdom, with intrigne as the dominating element. Based on the novel " The Three Cornered Kingdom " by Dn Vernet Rabell. Deals with the American chum of a Balkan princess, who is mistaken for the fair ruler by the prince of a neighboring kingdom. She gets involved in court intrigue because she is unable to make the prince believe that she is an American. After being imprisoned in his castle she learns to love him. In due time the complications are entirely straightened out. References: Reviewed issue October 28, 1922, page 2173. First Run Showings: Pages 2158, Oct. 28; 2788, Dec. 2; 3200, Dec. 23; 3368, Dec. 30, 1922; 311, Jan. 20; 929. Feb. 24; 1165, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 728, 730, Aug. 12; 1719, Oct. 7; 1974-5, Oct. 21; 2639, Nov. 25, 1922. Exploitation: Page 830, Feb. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1038, Mar. 3, 1923. IMPOSSIBLE MRS. BELLEW, THE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Dis- tributed by Paramount. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Star, Gloria Swanson. Di- rector, Sam Wood. Length, 7,155 feet. Synopsis Society drama. From the novel by David Lisle. Based on eternal triangle and a woman's self-sacrifice to spare her unfaithful husband and her child. Treats of a much abused wife who, to shield her son from the humiliation of learning of his father's disgrace, keeps silent and sacrifices her good name. Tries to remain faithful to her marriage vows. Husband kills a man and through forced testimony of wife is acquitted. He gets a divorce and custody of the child. The woman flees to Europe in attempt to forget and eventually meets young writer, who brings real happiness into her life. She wins back her boy. References: Reviewed issue November 4, 1922, page 2289. First Run Showings: Pages 2275, Nov. 4; 2416, 2419, Nov. 11; 2539, Nov. 18; 27S6-7, Dec. 2; 2920. 2922, Dec. 9; 3051-2, Dec. 16, 1922; 64-66, Jan. 6; 1163, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2772, May 20; 2906, May 27; 5, July 1; 1943, Oct. 21; 2216, Nov. 4; page insert, Nov. 18; 2592, Nov. 25, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 318, Jan. 20; 575, Feb. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 3041, Dec. 16, 1922; 71, Jan. 6; 461, Jan. 27, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3050, Dec. 16; 3208, Dec. 23, 1922. INNER MAN, THE. Produced by Syracuse Motion Picture Company. Distrib- uted by Playgoers Pictures. Released Dec. 3, 1922. Star, Wyndham Standing. Director, Hamilton Smith. Length, 4,914 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-drama possessing melodramatic moments and several mountain gun battles. Adapted from a novel by Charles Mackay. Thurlow Barclay is a young man more given to deep and scientific study and feminine sports than to business. His father is much put out because of this fact. He, however, succeeds in getting him to take a vacation and go to inspect Dad's mine, in the Blue Ridge. On his arrival there, he meets up with real life, has a list of stirring adventures and is made into a real man, ending up by marrying a fair mountain maid. References: Reviewed issue, Dec. 9, 1922, page 2943. Advertising: Pages 2866-7, Dec. 9, 1922; 32, Jan. 6; 289, Jan. 20; 774, Feb. 17; 1246, Mar. 17, 1923. ISLE OF DOUBT, THE. Produced by Syracuse Motion Picture Company. Distributed by Playgoers Pictures. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Star, Wyndham Standing with Dorothy Mackaill and George Fawcett. Director, Hamilton Smith. Length, 5,483 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama. Dean Deland falls in love with Eleanor, a daughter of socially ambitious family. Eleanor is fascinated by a worthless chap. Assisted by her mother the two conspire to have Deland marry Eleanor and then make his life miserable so that he will be glad to free himself for a financial consideration. The marriage takes place. Deland overhears his wife and Patten talking over their scheme. He takes his wife and Patten aboard ship, which starts for small tropical island. Here the real character of the two men is displayed. After series of events Deland wins the love of his wife. References: Reviewed issue September 2, 1922, page 1163. First Run Showings: Page 2419, Nov. 11, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1346-7, Sept. 16; 1704, Oct. 7; 1985, Oct. 21; 2381, Nov. 11; 2742, Dec. 2; 3152, Dec. 23, 1922; 131, Jan. 13; 652, Feb. 10, 1923. 62 MOTION PICTURE NEWS — J — George Mel ford PRODUCTION JW\ HCAI JAVA HEAD. Produced by George Melford. Distributed by Paramount. Re- leased Feb. 25, 1923. With Leatrice Joy, Jacqueline Logan, Raymond Hatton, George Fawcett and Albert Roscoe. Director, George Melford. Length, 7,865 feet. Synopsis: Chinese-American romance. Adapted from the novel by Joseph Hergesheimer. Story of Shanghai, China and of Salem, Mass., in the late forties. Believing that a quarrel between his father and the grandparents of his sweetheart, has destroyed all chance of future happiness, Gerrit Ammidon, sails for Shanghai. There he becomes mixed up in an attack on a Manchu princess, whom he marries to save from death. He returns to Salem with his Chinese bride. His old sweetheart is injured and Gerrit is persuaded to visit her. He confesses his love. Chinese girl learning of the great love between the two, takes her own life. References: Reviewed issue February 10, 1923; page 705. First Run Showings: Pages 685, Feb. 10; 816, Feb. 17; 928, Feb. 24; 1032-40, Mar. 3; 1163-5, Mar. 10; 1272-3, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Two-page insert, Dec. 23, 1922; 240, Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1162, Mar. 10; 1271, Mar. 17, 1923 JAZZMANIA. Produced by Tiffany Productions. Distributed by Metre. Re- leased Feb. 12, 1923. Star, Mae Murray. Director, Robert Z. Leonard. Length, 8 reels. Synopsis: Romantic adventure. It is a sort of syncopated Graustark theme set in elaborate scenes. The whole serving as a background for the star's dances. Greater part of action takes place in the tiny kingdom of Jazzmania, but it shifts to Paris, Monte Carlo and New York. Prince Otto threatens revolution in Jazzmania unless the Queen consents to marry him. She refuses. Revolution starts. The Queen flees to America with a newspaper man. She becomes a jazz enthusiast. Learnings of the sad plight of her people she returns home, regains the throne, turns the land into a republic and introduces American commodities. Then accepts American's love. References: Reviewed issue February 17, 1923, page 840. First Run Showings: Pages 1163-4, Mar. 10; 1271-3, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Four page insert, Mar. 3, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 1283, Mar. 17, 1923. JILT, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Nov. 27, 1922. Featuring Ralph Graves, Matt Moore and Marguerite de la Motte. Director, Irving Cummings. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Romantic drama; post-war tale. Girl, mistaken pity for love. Is unhappy in engagement to blind hero of World War. Knowing her marriage would result in unhapplness, she breaks the engagement. She writes eye spe- cialist in Paris, hoping his sight may be restored. The man makes the trip. Later, she meets another youth who arouses her love. First man returns and on one of their trips together attacks the latter. Returning, he relates tale to the girl of how the two were assaulted. Second youth Ixibs up, accuses the man, and It is proven his sight had been restored. References: Reviewed Issue December 2. 1922, page 2797. First Run Showings: Pages 2789, Dec. 2; 3207-8. Dec. 23. 1922. Advertising: Pages 1570-1, Sept. 30; 1953, Oct. 21; 2109, Oct. 28, 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 63 JUNE MADNESS. Produced and distributed by Metro. Released Oct. 23, 1922. Star, Viola Dana. Director, Harry Beaumont. Length, 6 reels. synopsis: Society comedy -drama. Clytie Whitmore, a rich society girl, after much persuasion by her mercenary mother agrees to marry the wealthy Cad- bury Todd. She rebels when walking up the aisle to the alter, and runs away. When she is locked in her room, she escapes and joins her romantic lover, who leads a jazz orchestra in a road-house. Clytie takes the place of the dancer when that lady fails to appear. Her mother arrives and insists that Clytie return home with her but she refuses. The lovers steal off and are married and eventually receive the family blessing. References: Reviewed issue October 7, 1922, page 1769. First Run Showings: Pages 2538, Nov. 18; 2920, Dec. 9; 3369, Dec. 30, 1922; 443, Jan. 27; 685-6, Feb. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1452, Sept. 23; one page insert, Nov. 11, 1922. KENTUCKY DERBY, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Dec. 4, 1922. Star, Reginald Denny. Director, King Baggot. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Melodrama. Adaptation of Charles T. Dazey's racing play, " The Suburban." Kentucky colonel, owner of fast horse, turns his son out of home for marrying against his will. The youth goes to New York, where he is shanghaied by a captain in league with a man and woman who have replaced the boy in his father's affection. After many hazardous adventures he returns at the end of three years. He locates his wife, goes back to Kentucky, exposes the crooks who are determined to run a crooked race and mulct his father out of his money, and saves the Derby. Colonel's horse wins the classic. References: Reviewed issue November 4, 1922, page 2295. First Run Showings: Pages 2658, Nov. 25; 2786, 2788, Dec. 2; 2919-20, Dec. 9; 3051, Dec. 16; 3210, Dec. 23; 3369, 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 562, Feb. 3; 688. Feb. 10; 819, Feb. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2907, May 27.; 3199, June 17; 10, July 1; 118-9, July 8; 377, July 22; 575, Aug. 5; 816, Aug. 19; 933, Aug. 26; 1081, Sept. 2; 1568, Sept. 30; 1814, Oct. 14; 2241, Nov. 4; 2359-61, Nov. 11; 2502-3, Nov. 18; 2614-5, Nov. 25; 3151, Dec. 23, 1922; 137, Jan. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 1045-6, Mar. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Page 69, Jan. 6, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3207, Dec. 23, 1922; 186, Jan. 13, 1923. KICK IN. Produced by George Fitzmaurice. Distributed by Paramount. Re- leased Jan. 1, 1923. With Betty Compson, Bert Lytell and May McAvoy. Director, George Fitzmaurice. Length, 7,074 feet. Synopsis: Crook melodrama dealing with criminals and their reformation. Adapted from Willard Mack's play in which John Barrymore starred. A tale of New York's cabarets, society, underworld and police department. " Chic " Hewes, released from prison, decides to " go straight." He refuses to act as a stool pigeon and the police decide to " get " him. Becomes acquainted with District Attorney's daughter when her brother runs over a child. Is involved in several trying situations, but finally wins out and gets the girl. References: Reviewed Issue Dec. 16, 1922. page 3064. First Run Showings: Pages 3049, Dec. 16; 3368-9, 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 185, — K — 64 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Jan. 13; 309, 312, Jan. 20; 441, 443, Jan. 27; 660-1, Feb. 3; 686. 688, Feb. 10; 817-8, Feb. 17; 931, Feb. 24; 1164. Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2778, May 20; 5, July 1; two-page insert, Nov. 11; 2841, Dec. 9, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 1052, Mar. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 449, Jan. 27; 565, Feb. 3; 692, Feb. 10; 1047, Mar. 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 311, Jan. 20; 931. Feb. 24, 1923. KICK-BACK, THE. Produced by R-C Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Star, Harry Carey. Director, Val Paul. Length, 5,160 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Some comedy moments. Rancher settles down on Mexican border and his property is desired by villain, as it contains the only water hole in vicinity. He is lured into Mexico and on framed charges is thrust into jail. Mexican girl helps him to escape. Crossing the border, he is jailed again through efforts of conspirators. He is about to be lynched when the Mexican girl again comes to his rescue and the real culprits are caught. He wins back American sweetheart, who had been disillusioned by the villains and turned against him. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 5, 1922, page 659. First Run Showings: Pages 618, Aug. 5; 1611, Sept. 30; 1748. Oct. 7; 2157 Oct. 28; 2277, Nov. 4, 1922. Advertising: Pages 488, July 29; 728. 731, Aug. 12; 938, Aug. 26; 1228-9, Sept. 9; 2236. Nov. 4; 2387, Nov. 11; 2751, Dec. 2, 1922; 408-9, Jan. 27, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 1374, Sept. 16; 2167, Oct. 28, 1922. KINDLED COURAGE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Jan. 8, 1923. Star, Edward " Hoot " Gibson. Director, William Worthington. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama, involving thrills and humor. Western youth is frightened out of town by bully. Hops freight car and unwittingly captures a pair of desperate bandits. Is made a deputy by sheriff in neighboring town and starts out to capture a vicious band of criminals. Takes girl along as a decoy. On the road he falls in love with her. They stumble on the gang. Cowboy, through fool luck, kills them off and returns a hero with girl as his wife. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 13, 1923, page 229. First Run Showings: Pages 686, Feb. 10; 1165, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2734-5, Dec. 2, 1922. KINGDOM WITHIN, THE. Produced by Victor Schertzinger. Distributed by Hodklnson. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Featuring Pauline Starke. Director, Victor Schertzinger. Length, 6,036 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama and romance interwoven and carrying a strong spiritual flavor. Story of the timberlands. Treats of the spiritual regeneration of a crippled boy's father, who hated him because he wasn't big and strong, and a girl who hated the community because she was ostracized on account of her brother being in jail. Lumberman threatens to kill her. When he returns to carry out his threat the crippled boy gives him battle. The boss lumberman twists his arm and makes it perfect. His father takes him in his arms and the boy claims the girl as his bride. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3386. First Run Showings: Pages 1271, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3234, 3237, 3239-40, Dec. 23; 3306-7, Dec. 30, 1922; 146-7, Jan. 13; 276-7, Jan. 20, 1923. — L — LAST HOUR, THE. Produced and distributed by Mastodon Films, Inc. Re- leased Jan. 1, 1923. Featuring Milton Sills and Carmel Myers. Director, F.dward Sloman. Length, 6,658 feet. Synopsis: Crook melodrama. A band of forgers is surprised by the police and one of them is killed, the others making their escape. The scene shifts to the great war, with Saidee a Red Cross nurse. She ministers to an unknown soldier, who later it is learned is the Governor's son and a pal of Steve ('line, of the forger's gang. Steve has gone straight. Returning from the war, Mal- lory, political boss, recognizes Steve and Saidee. He demands that Saidee marry him. Mallory is killed, Steve accused and convicted. Saidee Justifiably forges the Governor's signature to his pardon. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 339. First Run Showings: Pages 928, Feb. 24. 1923. Advertising Pages 576. Aug. 5. 1922; 624-5. Feb. 10; 993, Mar. 3. 1923. BOOKING GUIDE 65 LAVENDER BATH LADY, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Re- leased Nov. 13, 1922. Star, Gladys "Walton. Director, King Baggot. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Romantic comedy-drama of shop girl whose ambition is to get into society. Adventurous line of action in early reels. Girl is window demon- strator in department store. She attracts attention and blocks traffic with her skill in displaying gowns. Wins the friendship of a wealthy girl who invites her to her house as a companion. The heroine meets a young man there whom she believes a crook, but he turns out to be a detective. The girl saves the jewels from being stolen. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2685. First Run Showings: Pages 443, Jan. 27; 1038, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1570-1, Sept. 30; 1953, Oct. 21; 2109, Oct. 28; 2362, Nov. 11; 2504, Nov. 18, 1922. LIGHT IN THE DARK, THE. Produced by Hope Hampton Productions, Inc. Distributed by Associated First National. Released Oct., 1922. Star, Hope Hampton. Director, Clarence L. Brown. Length, 5,600 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama, cross between society and underworld storyw, Allegorical sequence of Sir Galahad's search for the Holy Grail. Introduces new process of color photography. Poor girt, struck by auto of a society woman, is adopted by her as a companion. Rich woman's brother trifles with affections of girl. He goes abroad. Girl leaves the home and meets a thief in cheap boarding house. Meantime, rich man returns with cup alleged to have curing power. It is stolen by the thief and cures the girl. She cures the suf- fering with it. It Anally brings rich man, sincere in his love, back to the girl. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 9, 1922, page 1295. First Run Showings: Pages 2419, Nov. 11; 2657, Nov. 25; 3369, 3375, Dec. 30. 1922; 64, Jan. 6, 1923. Advertising: Pages 971, Aug. 26; 2523, Nov. 18, 1922; 905, Feb. 24, 1923. . Exploitation: Pages 3041, Dec. 16, 1922. * Window Displays: Pages 453, Jan. 27, 1923. LIGHTS OF NEW YORK. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Nov. 12. 1922. Featuring Marc MacDermott. Director, Charles J. Brabin. Length, 5,581 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama dealing with two episodes of New York life. The first shows the rise of an East Side youth, after a dream has pictured to him the evil of his ways. The second story tells of the downfall of a financier when his bride-to-be jilts him as he is holding his bachelor dinner. He tells his life story at another bachelor dinner, to which he is invited from the street, when the host finds there are thirteen guests at the table. Young host proves to be the son of the woman who jilted the derelict. Her husband had died and a happy reunion follows. References: Reviewed issue March 3, 1923, page 1056. First Run Showings: Pages 312, Jan. 20; 686, Feb. 10; 1039, Mar. 3; 1162, 1164, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages insert, July 8; 325, July 22; 2880-1, Dec. 9; 2984-5, Dec. 16. 1922. Exploitation: Page 460, Jan. 27, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 184, Jan. 13, 1923. LITTLE WILDCAT. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Star, Alice Cal- houn. Director, David Divad. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Heart interest story tinctured with romance. Carries atmosphere of slums and that of society. Girl of the slums is rescued from her environ- ment by humanitarian, who adopts her. Her benefactor has saved her from prison term, the judge condemning her from the argument that such types are not worth saving. War breaks out and she enlists as nurse and rescues the judge. He does not know her, but worships her memory. Eventually he is forced to admit that his theory is wrong when he falls in love with her. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 16, 1922, page 1384. First Run Showings: Pages 2540, Nov. 18, 1922; 311, Jan. 20, 1923. Advertising: Page 2484, Nov. 18, 1922. LONE HAND, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Oct. 16, 1922. Star, Edward *' Hoot " Gibson. Director, Reaves Eason. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama carrying a strong vein of comedy. Bashful cowboy loses his horses while on journey to visit friend at hitter's camp. Dis- covers girl alone in her cabin and, beset by villains, who are trying to learn location of a lost mine. He rescues the girl, but her father is suspicious of his actions. The youth continues on his way, but returns to girl's cabin, clad in a suit of armor. Succeeds in saving life of girl's father and frustrating plans of villains to gain possession of mine. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 21, 1922, page 2041. First Run Showings: Pages 2277, Nov. 4; 2657-8, Nov. 25, 1922. Advertising: Pages 573. Aug. 5; 934, Aug. 26; 1201, Sept. 9, 1922. 66 MOTION PICTURE NEWS LONE HORSEMAN, THE. Produced by A. B. Maescher Productions. Distrib- uted by Arrow Film Corp. Released Jan. 1, 1923. Featuring Jack Perrin and Josephine Hill. Director, Fred Caldwell. Length, 4,471 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Treats of a fearless, young sheriff who has a murder mystery on his hands when old prospector disappears. Sinister char- acter warns the sheriff to abandon the project. In the meantime Kentucky girl comes to Nevada looking for brother. She is kidnapped, but prospector's daughter informs the sheriff, and the latter effects her escape. The sheriff turns out to be the long lost brother. LONG CHANCE, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Oct. 2, 1922. Starring Henry "Walthall, Ralph Graves and Marjorie Daw. Director, Jack Conway. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama revolving around a fight to obtain title to mine. A Peter B. Kyne story. Widow of prospector dies, leaving her daughter in care of town gambler. The latter promises to watch over her. A young miner arrives in town and falls in love with her. He protects her and is shot. Gambler resents insults directed toward the heroine by an emissary of a wealthy man seeking girl's property and engages the villain in a pistol duel. Both men die. Girl finds happiness with the young engineer and her property is saved. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 7, 1922, page 1770. First Run Showings: Pages 1610, Sept. 30; 2020, Oct. 21; 2156-7, Oct. 28. 1922. Advertising: Pages 118, July 8; 381, July 22; 573, Aug. 5; 934, Aug. 26; 1201, Sept. 9, 1922. LOOK YOUR BEST. Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Feb. 18, 1923. With Colleen Moore and Antonio Moreno. Director, Rupert Hughes. Length, 5,304 feet. Synopsis: A comedy-drama. One of Rupert Hughes' problem plays — the problem of keeping thin. Deals with the horror in which some folks hold plain, good, old fat. A chorus girl, having attained this state, is fired and Perla, a daughter of Little Italy, is given her place in Brum's " Butterfl> Act." Perla made good and went on the road with the show. She also went out to dine with one Krug and began to put on flesh. Krug, a dis- appointed suitor, filed one of the wires which held Perla aloft in the butter- fly number. During the act she crashed to the stage. Brnni beats up Krug and gets thirty days. Emerging from jail he starts a new ballet, engages Perla and the two rise to fame. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 10, 1923, page 703. First Run Showings: Page 1271, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Page 1088, Sept. 2, 1922. LORN A DOONE. Produced by Maurice Tourneur. Distributed by Associated First National. Released Oct., 1922. With Madge Bellamy. Director. Maurice Tourneur. Length, 6,083 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama of merry old England, its gay ladies, courts, knights and robber bands. Filled with melodramatic incident. Ada n ted from . R. D. Blackmore's novel. Lorna, traveling with her mother, the Countess, is kidnapped by Sir Enser Doore and his band of robbers. The old chief, loving her, protects her from the ruffians. Dying, he leaves her to her fate as the wife of the new leader, a fate worse than death. She is rescued by John Kitld. a simple youth of the country. Revelation of her birth takes her ba«k to court, but a great love for Ridd leads her to renounce her title and return to him. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 28, 1922, page 2174. First Run Showings: Pages 1886, Oct. 14; 2278, Nov. 4; 2416-7. Nov. 11: 2787, 2789. Dec. 2; 2920, Dec. 9; 3049-50, Dec. 16; 3207, 3209-10. Dec. 23, 1922; 65. Jan. 6; 442. Jan. 27; 1163. Mar. 10. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2141, April 15; 2052, Oct. 21; 2311, Nov. 4; four-page Insert, Nov. 25; 3171. Dec. 23. 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 67, Jan. 6; 1052, Mar. 3, 1923. Prologues: Page 196. Jan. 13. 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2543, Nov. 18; 2672, Nov. 25; 2795, Dec. 2; 3041. Dec. 16, 1922; 71-2, Jan. 6; 452, Jan. 27; 692, Feb. 10; 824, 826, Feb. 17; 1281, Mar. 17. 1923. Window Displays: Pages 2793, Dec. 2; 2929, Dec. 9; 3199. Dec 23, 1922; 73, Jan. 6; 316. Jan. 20; 461, Jan. 27; 573-4. Feb. 3; 752. Feb. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2417, Nov. 11; 2919, Dec. 9; 3207, Dec. 23. 1922; 64, Jan. 6, 1923. LOVE GAMBLER, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Released Nov. 12. 1922. Star, John Gilbert. Director, Joseph Franz. Length, 4,682 feet. BOOKING GUIDE 67 Synopsis: Western melodrama based upon spirited youth determined to win girl against heavy odds. Dick Manners wagers that he will not only ride Colonel McClelland's horse, but that he will also kiss his beautiful daughter, Jean. He wins both wagers and succeeds in getting a job on the colonel's ranch. He is ordered off when he declares his love for the girl. Later, he marries a dying woman to give her son a name. Jean admires him for it and forgives him. After the unfortunate woman's death Jean and Dick are married, They return to her father's ranch and receive the parental blessing. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 18, 1922, page 2548. First Run Showings: Pages 3368', Dec. 30, 1922; 310, Jan. 20, 1923. Advertising: Page 2231. Nov. 4, 1922. LOVE IN THE DARK. Produced and distributed by Metro. Released Dec. 11, 1922. Star, Viola Dana. Director, Harry Beaumont. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Crook comedy-melodrama based upon redemption, carrying adven- ture and romance. Orphan girl is taken in by family of crooks to take care of their little boy. The young father, sightless in the daytime, is able to see after nightfall. lie is charmed by the girl and resolves to go straight. The young crook disappears to escape the law, but the orphan girl sends for him to restore the loot of a youth who has stolen from his father. The death of the crook's wife enables him to marry the pretty orphan. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2685. First Run Showings: Pages 3051, Dec. 16, 1922; 441, Jan. 27; 697, Feb. 10, 1923. Exploitation: Page 702, Feb. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 558, Feb. 3, 1923. LOVE IS AN AWFUL THING. Produced by Selznick Pictures Corp. Dis- tributed by Selznick Distributing Corp. Released Sept. 15, 1922. Star, Owen Moore. Director, Victor Heerman. Length, 6,853 feet. Synopsis: Farce-comedy. Youth about to marry sweetheart finds himself in considerable trouble when girl of former romance comes on the scene and attempts to make him keep his promise to wed her. To eliminate her he has another man's wife act as his own. This complicates matters, for his fiancee discovers the evidence and believes him a scoundrel. Explanations occur, eventually, when the bride is left waiting at the altar, while he dodges a process server and tries to steal some incriminating papers. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 16, 1922, page 1388. First Run Showings: Pages 1369, Sept. 16; 1610, Sept. 30; 1886, 1888, Oct. 14; 2021-22, Oct. 21; 2156,58, Oct. 28; 2278, Nov. 4; 2418, Nov. 11, 1922. Advertising: Pages 685-6, Aug. 12; 841, Aug. 19; 951-2, Aug. 26; 1109, Sept. 2; 1434, Sept. 23; 1558, Sept. 30; two-page insert, Oct. 7; 1847, Oct. 14; 1973. Oct. 21; 2108, Oct. 28; 2245, Nov. 4, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2162, Oct. 28, 1922; 568, Feb. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Page 2422, Nov. 11. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 1886, Oct. 14, 1922. LOVE LETTER, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Feb. 12, 1923. Star, Gladys Walton. Director, King Baggot. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Crook melodrama balanced with romance. Girl in overall factory sends mash note in pair of overalls, which reaches blacksmith in farming community. She is under domination of a young crook. She helps him engineer a robbery. He is caught and sent to prison. The girl goes to the blacksmith's town, wins his love and marries him and is happy until the crook, released after serving his term, comes to take her back. She bluffs her way out and finds happiness with her husband. The crook goes straight. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 10, 1923, page 705. First Run Showings: Page 1164, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2734-5, Dec. 2, 1922. LOVE'S REDEMPTION. Produced by Eugene V. Brewster. Distributed by C. C. Pictures, Inc. Released Sept. 28. 1922. Featuring Blanche McGarity and Anetha Getwell. Director, Eugene V. Brewster. Length, 4,500 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama. Peggy Logan supports herself by playing violin on streets. Mike, her father, robs Worthington home and steals bracelet. Police pursue him home. Peggy throws bracelet out window. Ralph Boven, admirer of Lucille Worthington, banker's daughter, finds bracelet. Peggy befriended by Mrs. Worthington and Ralph. Peggy finds bracelet in Ralph's room, but on return it is gone, Ralph having pawned it to finance Lucille's bad stock debts. Mike Logan, fugitive In hills, is reformed by Edwin Mark- ham's generosity in saving him from police. Ralph is arrested by police on suspicion of having stolen bracelet. Mike Logan arrives with Maxim Hudson, by whom he has been employed meanwhile, and whole matter is explained by Mike. Ralph happy in Peggy's friendship. 6S MOTION PICTURE NEWS — M — MAKING A MAN. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Para- mount. Released Jan. 22, 1923. Star, Jack Holt. Director, Joseph Henabery. Length, 5,594 feet. Synopsis: Dramatic character study carrying: romance, humor and heart Interest. Based on Peter B. Kyne's story, ** Humanizing Mr. Winsby." The story of a millionaire who went broke and discovered he had a heart and soul. Horace Winsby makes money in California and by his harsh methods, Incurs the enmity of everybody. He is forced to go to New York, where he loses everything which will serve to identify him. He is cast into the streets and is obliged to go to work as a dishwasher. He encounters a series of misfor- tunes. His plight makes him appreciate real human values and makes a man of him. He is assisted by the woman he loves. References: Reviewed issue December 30, 1922, page 3387. First Run Showings: Pages 3368, Dec. 30, 1922; 64, Jan. 6; 312, Jan. 20; 441, 443, Jan. 27; 687-8. Feb. 10; 817-8, Feb. 17; 931, Feb. 24; 1041, Mar. 3: 1164, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2781, May 20; 5, July 1; 2842, Dec. 9, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 1048, Mar. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 573, Feb. 3, 1923. MALCOLM STRAUSS' SALOME. Produced by Malcolm Strauss Pictures Corp. Distributed by Geo. H. Wiley, Inc. Released Jan. 1, 1923. With Diana Allen, Vincent Coleman and Christine Winthrop. Director, Malcolm Strauss. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Romantic drama. Egyptian prince visits court of Herod. Herod's wife, Herodias, and his step-daughter Salome fall in love with prince. Hero- dias spurned by prince has him secretly thrown in dungeon next to The Wan- derer. Herod asks Salome to dance for him, promising her anything she will request in return. Salome's intention is to ask for release of prince, who re- turns her love. Herodias threatens to kill lover if Salome does not ask for death of Wanderer who has aroused Queen's enmity. Salome, fearing for lover, obeys. Later Salome rescues prince and flees with him into desert. References: Advertising: Pages 532-3, Feb. 3; 644, Feb. 10, 1923. MAN ALONE, THE. Produced by Motion Picture Utility Co. Distributed by Anchor Film Distributors. Released Feb. 1, 1923. Star, Hobart Bosworth. Di- rector, William H. Clifford. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Melodramatic sea story which features the owner of a gold mine, who, in following the daughter of a stock speculator to San Francisco, is shanghaied by order of rival suitor. The man is taken on a tramp steamer and is bound and placed in the stoke hold for trying to quell a mutiny. He escapes, quells the mutiny and is rewarded by being sent back to San Fran- cisco. He reaches port in time to save his mining properties, but loses the girl, who has pledged her heart to another. MAN AND THE MOMENT, THE. Distributed by Playgoers Pictures. Released Nov. 5, 1922. Featuring Hayford Hobbs and Minora Thew. Length, 4,473 feet. Synopsis: Love story based upon the physical passion theme. From the novel of the same name by Elinor Glyn. Meeting for the first time, Michael Aranstoun and Sabine Dahlberg decide to marry for convenience sake and part immediately. They do, and Michael spends several months searching for his wife, whom he finally finds as the fiancee of a close friend of his. The friend discovers that his fiancee is Michael's wife and brings them together, husband and wife being reunited and professing their love for each other. References: Reviewed issue February 10, 1923, page 706. Advertising: Pages 2376-7, Nov. 11; 3311, Dec. 30, 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 60 MAN SHE BROUGHT BACK, THE. Produced by Charles Miller Productions, Inc. Distributed by Playgoers. Released Sept. 24, 1922. With Earle Fox, Doris Miller and Frank Losee. Director, Charles Miller. Length, 4,792 feet. Synopsis: Northwest Mounted drama. John Ramsey seeks adventure by joining: the Royal Mounted. He wins the heart of Margo, daughter of the commander, and they plan to wed when he gets his chevrons. John is given a chance to " get his man." Through fear he fails and is discharged in dis- grace. Margo's faith in him wavers for a time, but courage comes to him. Then, alone he goes after his man — and comes back with two— one, a mur- derer, the other the smuggler leader. References: Reviewed issue September 23, 1922, page 1498. s First Run Showings: Page 2659, Nov. 25, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1594-5, Sept. 30; 2492, Nov. 18; 2868, Dec. 9, 1922. Cecil B. DeMilles Mi PRODUCTION WITH \\ter Thomas Meighan Leatrice Joy and Lois Wilson (2 paramount Qidure MANSLAUGHTER. Produced by Cecil B. De Mille. Distributed by Paramount. Released Sept. 24, 1922. With Thomas Meighan, Leatrice Joy and Lois Wilson. Director, Cecil B. De Mille. Length, 9,061 feet. Synopsis: Dramatic romance of today, showing up society's jazz life. From the Saturday Evening Post serial and novel by Alice Duer Miller. Spectacular scenes of decadent Rome under the Caesars, used to point a moral. Wealthy girl craving excitement is arrested for manslaughter and convicted of the crime. The district attorney, her fiance, prosecutes the case to the limit — his object being to save the girl by sentencing her to prison. It breaks his heart to obey his duty. He becomes a sodden drunkard. The girl serves her term and forgives him. His redemption is assured. Happiness comes to both. References: Reviewed issue September 30, 1922, page 1622. First Run Showings: Pages 1370, Sept. 16; 1486, Sept. 23; 1608. Sept. 30; 1745-8, Oct. 7; 1886-8, Oct. 14; 2020-21, 2023. Oct. 21; 2278, Nov. 4; 2539, Nov. 18; 2797. Dec. 2, 1922; 440-1, Jan. 27, 1923. 70 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Advertising: Pages 1790, Mar. 25; 27B9. May 20; 5, July Ij 221, July 15; 570-71, Aug. 5; 669, Aug. 12; 925-6, Aug. 26; 1077-8, Sept. 2; 1544, Sept. 30; 1943-4, Oct. 21; 3259, Dec. 30, 1922; 125. Jan. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 2166, Oct. 28; 2280. Nov. 4; 2546, Nov. 18; 2925, Dec. 9, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 2167, Oct. 28; 2286, Nov. 4; 2423-5, 2427, Nov. 11; 2668, 2671, Nov. 25; 2795, Dec. 2; 3197, Dec. 23, 1922; 68, 70, Jan. 6; 316, Jan. 20; 447, Jan. 27; 830, Feb. 17, 1923. Window Displays: Page 2281, Nov. 4. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1608, Sept. 30; 1887, Oct. 14; 2020, Oct. 21; 2156. oct. 28; 2418, Nov. 11; 2537, Nov. 18, 1922. .MAN'S SIZE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Star, William Russell. Director, Howard M. Mitchell. Length, 4,316 feet. Synopsis: Northwest melodrama. Features life in the open spaces with man stealing a child through vengeance against his wife for marrying another in the belief that the former is dead. Girl is brought up in a rough atmosphere and sold to a bootlegger. Years later the supposed father appears and informs the vengeful husband that the child is his own. The hero pursues the boot- legger and brings the girl back to her repentant father. Refereneces: Reviewed issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3383. MAN WANTED. Produced by Herbert L. Steiner. Distributed by C. C. Pictures. Inc. Released Oct. 13, 1922. Star, Arthur Housman, with Frank Losee and Flora Finch. Director, Jack Dillon. Length, 4,956 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-drama. Helen Westmore's dad resolves that his daugh- ter's future husband must be a worker. This starts Helen's admirer, Edgar Little, whose dad has oodles of money, in search of a job. He lands first as a soda dispenser and later as a handy man about an Old Maids' Retreat. While attending a performance Edgar is hypnotized by a Prof. Kosoff. Edgar be- lieves himself to be King Solomon. The count, who has kidnapped Helen, believes Edgar insane. Edgar finds Helen missing, locates her, and by feigning insanity rescues her from the count and returns her to her father. All ends well for Edgar and Helen. References: Advertising: Page 924, Aug. 26, 1922. MAN WHO PLAYED GOD, THE. Produced by Distinctive Pictures. Distrib- uted by United Artists. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Star, George Arliss. Director. Harmon Weight. Length, 5,800 feet. Synopsis: Human interest drama. From the play founded on Gourveneur Morris' story. John Arden, a famous musician, loses his hearing and as a result goes into seclusion. He studies lip reading, and " hears " unfortunates in the park tell of their troubles. He finds that others also have their sor- rows. He interests himself in aiding these poor folk and through the joy which this " playing God " brings to others he is made into a different man. Eventually, through a trivial accident, he recovers his hearing. His wife, whom he had driven from him, learns of his philanthropy and returns to him. References: Reviewed issue September 16, 1922, page 1384. First Run Showings: Pages 1748, Oct. 7; 1885, Oct. 14; 2020, Oct. 21; 227C. Nov. 4; 2539, Nov. 18; 2659, Nov. 25; 2786, 2789. Dec. 2; 3209-10. Dec. 23, 1922: 309 Jan. 20 1923 Advertising: Pages 1679, Oct. 7; 1833, Oct. 14; 1963, Oct. 21; 2115, Oct 28; 2226, Nov. 4; 2370, Nov. 11; 2512, Nov. 18; 2626, Nov. 25; 2748. Dec. 2. 1922; 134. Jan. 13, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2288, Nov. 4; 2793, Dec. 2; 3196, Dec. 23, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2276, Nov. 4; 3369, Dec. 30, 1922. MAN WHO SAW TOMORROW, THE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Dis- tributed by Paramount. Released Nov. 5, 1922. Star. Thomas Meighan sup- ported by Leatrice Joy. Director, Alfred E. Greene. Length, 6.993 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama. Fantastic plot punctuated with adventure and melodrama. Half of picture occurs in the South Seas — remaining scenes show New York, England and India. English officer stranded on tropical Island mi ets pretty daughter of a schooner captain. He later meets Lady Helen, (■•certain of which girl would make him the better wife he goes to a hyp- notist with his problem. The hypnotist sends him to sleep and the future li visualized. It is all made clear to him. He sees himself the husband of each and decides on the Island girl, who has followed him to New York. References: Reviewed issue November 11, 1922, page 2433. First run showings: Pages 2416-9, Nov. 11; 2537, 2539-40, Nov. 18; 2658-60. Nov. 25; 2789, Dec. 2; 2919, 2921-2, Dec. 9; 3369. Dec. 80, 1922; 1040. Mar. 3. 1923 Advertising: Qages 2767, May 20; 2904, May 27; 5. July 1. 194S. Oct. 21; 2099. Oct. 28; 2593. Nov. 25, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 3202. Dec. 23. 1922; 691. Feb. 10. 1921. BOOKING GUIDE 71 Exploitation: Pages 2792, Dec. 2; 2932, Dec. 9, 1922; 71. Jan. 6; 448, Jan 27; 16, Feb. 24, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2658, Nov. 25; 2786, Dec. 2, 1922. i Is 1 _ it ) THE MAN WHO WAITED i «* " - - MAN WHO WAITED, THE. Produced by Jacob Wilk. Distributed by Play- goers Pictures. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Special Cast. Director, Edward I. Luddy. Length, 4,064 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama involving a love story. A son is seeking the slayer of his father, the slayer having blown up a mine. He discovers murderer fighting with father's former partner, but the man escapes. Son and father's former partner discover gold-bearing lode. Son falls in love with daughter of father's slayer, the daughter being foster daughter of people who also plotted blowing up of mine. Foster parents of girl discover location of gold-bearing lode of the son and seek to file location claim ahead of him, but the daughter beats them to it and saves the day for the son. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 10, 1923, page 703. Advertising: Pages 2600-01, Nov. 25, 1922; 130, Jan. 13, 1923. ttggfi the marri Chance Aita Alien, Milton Sin s, Tuny Marshall ItttNt Rich. Hcn«y6.Wal7hail. Mitchell Lewis MARRIAGE CHANCE, THE. Produced by Hampton Del Ruth. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Dec. 10. 1922. With Alta Allen, Milton Sills and Henry B. Walthall. Director, Hampton Del Ruth. Length, 5,840 feet. Synopsis: Comedy-drama with melodramatic sequences. Young girl persuades sister to break engagement with their doctor guardian. Girl is about to wed district attorney when the doctor gets her a glass of water. She loses con- sciousness and doctor pronounces her dead. She is buried. Cat drinks some of water and becomes unconscious, but it recovers. They hasten to exhume girl, but And body missing. Doctor is about to use her living subject for experiment, when he is shot. Girl is accused but sister confesses. This then fades out and back to wedding when we discover it is all a dream which she had during a fainting spell. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2686. MOTION PICTURE NEWS First Run Showings: Pages 440, Jan. 27; 685, Feb. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 477, July 29; 2724, Dec. 2; 3015, Dec. 16; 3273, Dec. 30. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 444, Jan. 27. 1923. MARRIED PEOPLE. Produced by Hugo Ballin Productions, Inc. Distributed by Hodkinson. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Star, Mabel Ballin. Director, Hugo Ballin. Length, 5,733 feet. Synopsis: Domestic drama based on theme of "a little child shall lead them." From the story " Things Divine," by Nell Marie Dace.- Childless couple move in a palatial home and quarrel continually — due to the wife's extrava- gance, an indulgence encouraged by the husband. The marriage seems destined to end in the divorce court when the wife's maternal spark is aroused as she shoots a little boy thinking him a burglar. By adopting him happiness is restored. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 5, 1922, page 659. First Run Showings: Pages 1008, Aug. 26; 2156, Oct. 28, 1922; 687, Feb. 10. 1923. Advertising: Pages 1336, Sept. 16; 1552, Sept. 30; 1820-1, Oct. 14; 1966, Oct. 21; 2104. Oct. 28, 1922. Edwin Carewe-> ^ presets 'Mighty Lak A Rose" Alixat llaftonal Picture MIOHTY LAK' A ROSE. Produced by Edwin Carewe. Distributed by Asso- ciated First National. Released Feb. 1923. With Dorothy Mackaill and James Rennie. Director, Edward Carewe. Length, 8,260 feet. Synopsis: Crook melodrama tempered with pathos, heart interest and romance. Treats of regeneration of crooks who give up their criminal wa>* when they come under influence of blind girl, who is talented with the violin. The crooks pick up the girl and employ her to be the " blind." Young crook who wins her love is caught by police in final theft to secure money for hn operation on the girl's eyes, and is sent to prison. Years pass, while the girl, with sight restored, pursues a musical career. Triumph comes on the day when the youth is released from prison and the lovers are brought together. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 24, 1923, page 941. First Run Showings: Pages 928, Feb. 24; 1039, Mar. 3; 1165, Mar. 10; 1273. Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 294, Jan. 20; 540, Feb. 3; four-page insert, Feb. 10; 906-7. Feb. 24; 1023, Mar. 3, 1923. Exploitation: Page 1282. Mar. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1163, Mar. 10, 1923. MILADY. Produced by Henri Diamant-Berger. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Special Cast. Director, Henri Diamant-Berger. Length, 7,622 feet. Synopsis: Romantic melodrama. Continuation of Dumas story, "The Three Musketeers." Cardinal Richelieu is desirous of embarrassing his king and D'Artagnan for political purposes. Employs Milady de Winter to help his cause. D'Artagnan, however, is faithful to his queen and sweetheart, the latter In her service as spy. Milady is captured but a traitor aids her in her escape. However, she has her revenge by poisoning Constance and In turn is beheaded. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 3, 1923. page 584. First Run Showings: Page IBf, Feb. 3. 1923. Advertising: Page 3273. Dec. 30. 1922. BOOKING GUIDE kR Grmi Romance that starts where \ "^he^hree MuskeieersYfnfshed MILADY A ready-made audience of ^ Millions awaits this picture H A HENRI DIAMENT-BERGERE PRODUCTION MIND OVER MOTOR. Produced by Ward Lascelle. Distributed by Principal Pictures Corp. Released Jan. 15, 1923. Featuring Trixie Friganza and Ralph Graves. Director, Ward Lascelle. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Comedy-melodrama adapted from Mary Roberts Rinehart's story. Tish is an auto-maniac. A crooked promoter gets her interested in a race- promoting proposition and then proceeds to enter " fixed " drivers. Tish has been called on by a relative to chaperone Bettina, who is in love with Jasper McCutcheon. Jasper learns of the promoter's plot and by way of defeating his purpose, enters the race. He is leading when the promoter gives the signal for a jam, in which Jasper is put out of the running. The sheriff advises Tish that she will be held as a participant in the swindle unless an outsider wins the race. She drives and wins, thus keeping out of jail. MINNIE. Produced by Marshall Neilan. Distributed by Associated First National. Released Dec, 1922. With Leatrice Joy and Matt Moore. Directors, Marshall Neilan and Frank Urson. Length, 6,696 feet. Synopsis: Romantic comedy -drama. Story of a small-town wallflower who becomes a beauty. Minnie, the homeliest girl in town, sick of work and yearning for romance, decides to " invent " a lover. Threatened with exposure of her love plot, Minnie claims an unidentified body at the morgue as her lover. A newspaper man on the trail of the " big " story is about to write the tale when he remembers that his life has also been one of hardships and dis- appointments. He tears it up and falls in love with Minnie, who has been made beautiful by a famous plastic surgeon. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 9, 1922, page 2940. First Run Showings: Pages 65, Jan. 6; 819, Feb. 17; 930, Feb. 24; 1162, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 9S0, Aug. 26; 3174, Dec. 23, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 454. Jan. 27; 1049, Mar. 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 184, Jan. 13; 1272, Mar. 17, 1923. MISSING MILLIONS. Produced by Famous-Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Jan. 22, 1923. Star, Alice Brady. Director, Joseph Henabery. Length, 5,870 feet. Synopsis: Crook melodrama. One of Jack Boyle's " Boston Blackie " stories. It is the story of a crook seeking vengeance for the betrayal of an innocent man to imprisonment and death. Girl plots with crook to seek revenge upon Wall Street operator for imprisoning her father. The magnate promises to release him if they will return his stolen jewelry. He fails to keep his promise and they bring him to a financial crash. Eventually, the girl returns her theft and marries her accomplice. The operator kills himself because of financial ruin. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 30, 1922, page 1623. First Run Showings: Pages 1608, Sept. 30; 2538, Nov. 18, 1922; 442, Jan. 27: 1162, 1164, Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2782, May 20; 5, July 1; 2843, Dec. 9, 1922. MIXED FACES. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Company. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Star. William Russell. Director, Rowland V. Lee. Length. 4 505 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama and comedy based upon mistaken identity and dual role. Plot centers upon an election campaign. Candidate for mayor attempts to persuade his sweetheart to marry him. She promises him to write her 74 MOTION PICTURE NEWS answer. Then she meets his " double " on the street, a young traveling sales- man, and mistakes him for the judge. The salesman accepts her friendship and soon after discovers the reason for her cordiality. He is hired by the candidate's political opponents to defeat the judge. The young salesman finally tells the girl the truth and wins the girl from the self-satisfied and egotistical judge. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 14, 1922, page 1895. Advertising: Insert, July 8; page 1978, Oct. 21, 1922. MODERN MARRIAGE. Produced by F. X. B. Productions. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Feb. 27, 1923. Starring Francis X. Bush- man and Beverly Bayne. Director, Lawrence Windom. Length, 6,331 feet. Synopsis: A society mystery melodrama from the novel, " Lady Varley," by Verek Vane. Marks the return to the screen of Bushman and Bayne. A dilettante whose name was connected with that of another's young wife is found mysteriously murdered. The husband removes his wife to a country estate to shield her. Here she is forced to accept into her household as her husband's secretary the one man who knew the secret, and a woman who hates her, as a companion. Dramatic and baffling situations are faced before the husband's clenched fists preserve the home from disaster. References: Reviewed issue April 14, 1923, page 1813. MONEY, MONEY MONEY. Produced by Preferred Pictures. Inc.. Distributed by Associated First National. Released Jan., 1923. Star, Katherine Mac- Donald. Director, Tom Forman. Length, 5,995 feet. Synopsis: Society drama revealing conflict of wealth and poverty. Treats of small-town snobbery. The poor family becomes rich and the haughty aristocratic family which snubs them endeavors to make amends. A banker aids a manufacturer in getting a poor man's business at a reduction. He tries to put over a fake inheritance deal which turns out to be insignificant, but the tables are turned when the banker's son marries the poor girl. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 10, 1923, page 705. First Run Showings: Page 819, Feb. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 974-5, Aug. 26, 1922; one-page insert, Feb. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 932, Feb. 24, 1923. MONTE CRISTO. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corp. Released Sept. 3, 1922. With John Gilbert, Robert McKim, Gaston Glass and a special cast. Director, Emmett J. Flynn. Length, 9,828 feet. Synopsis: Spectacular drama based on Dumas' novel. James O'Neil played in stage play for many years. Edmond Dantes, a young French sailor, on the day of his betrothal to Mercedes, is wrongfully accused of treason. Three jealous rivals are responsible and he is sentenced to life Imprisonment. After twenty years he makes his escape by changing places with a dead man and being cast into the sea. He lands on the Island of Monte Cristo, where, fol- lowing instructions given him by a fellow prisoner, he discovers a cave of untold wealth. Returning to France he finds his former enemies and gets revenge in a series of vengeful deeds. He Is reunited with Mercedes, now a widow l>v the death of the chief conspirator. References: Reviewed issue April 8. 1922, page 2097. First Run Showings: Pages 3045, June 3; 1006, Aug. 26; 1871-2, Sept. 16; 1484-5, Sept. 23; 1609-10. Sept. 80; 1745, 1747. Oct. 7; 1888. Oct. 14; 1167-1, BOOKING GUIDE 75 Oct. 28; 2276, Nov. 4; 2417, Nov. 11; 2538, Nov. 18; 2660, Nov. 25; 2788, Dec. 2, 1922; 560, Feb. 3; 686, Feb. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3301, June 24; page insert, July 8; 324-5. July 22; 691, Aug. 5; 690, Aug. 12; 844, Aug. 19; 957, Aug. 26; 1213, Sept. 9; 1566, Sept. 30; 1827, Oct. 14, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 1263, Sept. 9; 1615, Sept. 30; 1756-7, Oct. 7; 2030, 2032, 2036, Oct. 21; 2284-5, Nov. 4; 2926, Dec. 9, 1922; 825, Feb. 17, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 1752, Oct. 7; 1894, Oct. 14, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3048, June 3; 1135, Sept. 2; 1373, Sept. 16; 1488, Sept. 23; 1610, Sept. 30; 1745, Oct. 7; 2020, Oct. 21, 1922. MY AMERICAN WIFE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Feb. 11, 1923. Star, Gloria Swanson. Director, Sam Wood. Length, 6,061 feet. Synopsis: Adventure romance carrying intrigue. Spanish-American setting. Kentucky girl finds herself in Buenos Aires, where she enters her racehorse in a big race. The horse carries off the honors. The girl is insulted by a native son which precipitates a duel between him and the son of his father's political opponent. The father employs a gunman to shoot from ambush and the hot-blooded Latin is wounded. Eventually, she bribes the gunman to confess publicly and Is able to expose the treachery of the opponent of the man she loves. References: Reviewed Issue Jan. 13, 1923, page 229. First Run Showings: Pages 184, Jan. 13; 309, Jan. 20; 560, Feb. 3; 686-7, Feb. 10; 818-9, Feb. 17; 929, 931, Feb. 24; 1039, 1041. Mar. 3; 1163, 1165, Mar. 10; 1273, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Two-page insert, Dec. 23, 1922; 3, Jan. 6; 240, Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 689, Feb. 10; 817, 819. Feb. 17; 1039, Mar. 3; 1164, Mar. 10, 1923. MY FRIEND THE DEVIL. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Featuring Charles Richman, Barbara Castleton and a special cast. Director, Harry Millarde. Length, 9,555 feet. Synopsis: A drama adapted from Georges Ohnet's novel, "Doctor Rameau." Calling upon God to strike his brutal stepfather dead because of his treatment of his mother, little George Dryden sees his mother killed by lightning in- stead. He renounces faith in God and becomes an atheist. The lad later becomes a surgeon, who believes only in science. He marries. His wife becomes involved in an affair with an artist. The event is kept quiet. Fifteen years later, Dr. Dryden finds the truth in his dead wife's diary. In a frenzy he turns his daughter away. The girl becomes ill. Unsuccessful In his efforts to save her the doctor calls on the Almighty. The girl improves. So he acknowledges God. References: Reviewed Issue Sept. 2, 1922, page 1165. First Run Showings: Pages 1609, Sept. 30; 2157, Oct. 28; 2418-9, Nov. 11; 2539-40, Nov. 18; 2659, Nov. 25; 2789, Dec. 2; 2922, Dec. 9; 3368, Dec. 30, 1922; 185, Jan. 13; 310, Jan. 20; 688, Feb. 10, 1923. Advertising: Page insert, July S; 325, July 22; 2634-5, Nov. 25; 2752-3, Dec 2; 2880-1, Dec. 9, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 3201, Dec. 23, 1922; 698, Feb. 10. 1923. Exploitation: Page 315. Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1885. Oct. 14, 1922. 76 MOTION PICTURE NEWS — N — NERO. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corp. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Featuring Jacques Gretillat, Violet Mersereau and a special cast. Director, J. Gordon Edwards. Length, 11,500 feet. Synopsis: Spectacle based upon history of the Roman Empire during the reign of Nero. The story deals with the rise to world power of the tyrant Nero, his infatuation for a young Christian girl, her love romance with a young Roman soldier, who saves her from the despot and the downfall and death of Nero through the plottings of the Empress Poppaea. Important scenes include Circus Maximus and chariot races. Scenes when lions are turned loose upon Christians. The burning of Rome. The charge of Roman legion- naires, who rescue Rome and eliminate Nero. References: Reviewed issue June 3, 1922, page 3064. First Run Showings: Pages 3045, June 3; 1135, Sept. 2; 2021, Oct. 21; 2156, Oct. 28; 2419/Nov. 18; 2659, Nov. 25; 2789, Dec. 2; 2921, Dec. 9, 1922; 66. Jan. 6; C88, Feb. 10; 818, Feb. 17; 1041, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Page insert, July 8; 324-5, July 22; 493, July 29; 1210-11, Sept. 9; 1340, Sept. 16; 1456, Sept. 23; 1566, Sept. 30; 1827, Oct. 14. 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 2546, Nov. 18, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 263, July 15; 1016, Aug. 26; 2163, Oct. 28; 2925, Dec. 9; 3195, Dec. 23, 1922; 190. Jan. 13; 315, Jan. 20, 1923. Window Displays: Page 317, Jan. 20, 1923. William deMille PRODUCTION Nice People" WITH WALLACE REID BEBE DANIELS (X (paramount (picture MCE PEOPLE. Produced by William deMille. Distributed by Paramount. Released Sept. 3, 1922. With Wallace Reid, Bebe Daniels, Conrad Nagel and Julia Faye. Director, William deMille. Length, 6.244 feet. Synopsis: A dramatic expose of the jazz life of modern youth. From the play by Rachel Crothers. Deals with the problems and dangers confronting the modern girl and her "jazz " tendencies. Wilful daughter of wealthy man is leading a butterfly existence. She runs away from home when her father forbids her visiting a notorious cafe. She goes to the country home with an intoxicated companion and is overtaken by a storm. A stranger attracted by the lights enters the house and saves her from unwelcome attentions of friend. All remain for the night. A scandal follows. In the end, the girl, transformed, marries the stranger and settles down. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 19, 1922, page 916. First Run Showings: Pages 348, July 22; 1006, Aug. 26; 1135, 1138, Sept. 2; 1258, 1260, Sept. 9; 1369-72, Sept. 16; 1485, Sept. 23; 1610, Sept. 30; 1745-6. Oct. 7; 2277. Nov. 4; 2658, Nov. 25, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1790, Mar. 25; 2754, May 20; 2904. May 27; 3090. June 10; 5, July 1; 114, July 8; 221. 223, July 15; 311, July 22; 445, July 29; 669, Aug. 12; 1943, Oct. 21, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 1618, Sept. 30; 2032. Oct. 21, 1922. Prologues: Page 2028. Oct. 21, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 878, Aug. 19; 2034, Oct. 21; 2171, Oct. 28; 2424, 2426. Nov. 11, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1371, Sept. 16; 1746-7, Oct. 7, 1922. NIGHT LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD. Produced by A. B. Maescher Production* Distributed by Arrow Film Corp. Released Nov. 15, 1922. Featuring Frank Glenden, Josephine Hill and Gale Henry. Directed by Fred Caldwell and Jack Pratt. Length, 6,059 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama featuring the inside story of Hollywood. Story treats with the adventures and misadventures of a small-town youth, who runs away from home to taste of the joys of what he had been led to believe BOOKING GUIDE 77 was a modern Babylon. The young? man attempts to ingratiate himself in the affections of some noted stars, but is shown his place. It finally dawns upon him that he has maligmed these people— that it is he who is unwortny. He confesses his folly and the girl, one of the biggest stars, forgives him. The friendship soon ripens into love. Advertising: Pages 3194, June 17; 3318-9, Dec 30, 1922; 148-9, Jan. 13, 1923. NINETY AND NINE, THE. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Featur- ing Colleen Moore, Warner Baxter and Gertrude Astor. Director, David Smith. Length, 7 reels. Synopsis: Heart interest melodrama adapted from stage play by Ramsay Norris. A mysterious murder forces Phil Bradbury to flee and in a small town assumes the name of Tom Silverton. Here Tom falls in love with Ruth Blake. Later his old sweetheart and her new lover come to town for a vaca- tion. Here the new lover frames him and awaits detective from New York to arrest him. A forest fire starts in the village and Tom runs a locomotive through the blazing timber and rescues the inhabitants of the town. Then comes word of his innocence. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3385. First Run Showings: Pages 186, Jan. 13; 443, Jan. 27, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2131, Oct. 28, 1922; 277, Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 929, Feb. 24, 1923. NOBODY'S MONEY. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Para- mount. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Star, Jack Holt. Director, Wallace Worsley. Length, 5,584 feet. Synopsis: A comedy-drama woven against a political background. Based on stage play. A book entitled " The Breathless Bridal," having attained un- precedented popularity, the authors find that they must produce the fictitious author. An income tax man promises jail for someone unless this demand is met. Along comes a supposed book agent. He assumes role of author. Gets acquainted with the governor's daughter when she visits paper to get a retraction of libelous article about her father written under the name of the famous author. Book agent gets in solid with executive and manages his campaign for election. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 27, 1923, page 471. First Run Showings: Pages 685, Feb. 10; 928, Feb. 24; 1040, Mar. 3; 1163-4, Mar. 10; 1273, Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Two-page insert, Dec. 23, 1922; 124, Jan. 13; 240, Jan. 20, 1923. Exploitation: Page 1046, Mar. 3, 1923. NOTORIETY. Produced and distributed by L. Lawrence Weber and Bobby North. Released Nov., 1922. Featuring Maurine Powers, Mary Alden and Rod LaRocque. Director, Will Nigh. Length, 7,800 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama. "Pigeon," adopted daughter of Ann Deering, craves notoriety. She looks in on a society ball just as a millionaire clubman i* murdered. " Pigeon " is accused. Arthur Beal successfully defends her at the trial. As the newspaper notoriety is about ended u Pigeon " takes advan- tage of stage offers. Beal arranges a false one and " Pigeon " goes to his country place to rehearse. A farm hand, recognizing her from her notoriety, 78 MOTION PICTURE NEWS attempts to attack her. She is rescued after a terrific fight, by Real, who later makes her his wife. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 21. 1922, page 2043 First Run Showings: Pages 561, Feb. 3; 817. Feb. 17; 929, Feb. 24. 1923, Advertising: Pages 1693-4, Oct. 7; 1969-72, Oct. 21; 2222-3, Nov. 4; 2516, Nov. 18; 2746, Dec. 2; 3316-7, Dec. 30, 1922; 998, Mar. 3, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 3197, Dec. 23, 1922. Exploitation: Page 71, Jan. 6, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3368, Dec. 30, 1922; 310. Jan. 20, 1923. OLD HOMESTEAD, THE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Oct. 8, 1922. With Theodore Roberts, George Kaw- cett, T. Roy Barnes, Harrison Ford and Fritzi Ridgway. Director, James Cruze. Length, 7,696 feet. Synopsis: Rural drama adapted from Denmnn Thompson's play. Contains all the familiar characters and situations. Uncle Josh Whitcomb, beloved by everybody, owns the Old Homestead Farm in New Hampshire. Eph Holbrook, the richest man in town, holds a mortgage on the farm. Lem, his wort bless son, is in love with Rose, the village vamp. Josh's son, Reuben, clerks in Hol- brook's store. His sweetheart is Ann, Uncle Josh's ward. Lem steals money for Rose from his father's store and Reuben is accused. The boy leaves town and Ann is heart-broken. Lem finally admits his guilt. Later, Reuben returns home in time to save Ann from self-destruction in a cyclone climax and every- body is happy. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 14, 1922, page 1896. First Run Showings: Pages 2020-23, Oct. 21; 2155, 2156, 2158. Oct. 28; 227s. Nov. 4; 2416-9, Nov. 11; 2539-40, Nov. 18; 2659, Nov. 25; 2919-20, Dec. 9, 3208, Dec. 23, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1790. Mar. 25; 2762, May 20; 2908, May 27; 5, July 1; 669, Aug. 12; 1077, Sept. 2; 1199, 1200, Sept. 9; 1543. Sept. 30; 1943-4, Oct. 21; 2097, Oct. 28; 3259, Dec. 30, 1922; 125, Jan. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 1889. Oct. 14; 2278. Nov. 4; 2541, 2545, Nov. 18; 2663, 2C boy and boards a train for California. She is befriended by girl on a train and eventually helps old man, who in return for her kindness takes her to live with him. The orphan becomes a leader of a gang of boys and. is instrumental in restoring a girl to her father. PACPER MILLIONAIRE, A. Produced by Frank H. Crane. Distributed by Playgoers Pictures. Released Feb. 11. 1923. Special Cast. Director. Frank H. Crane. Length. 4,804 feet. Synopsis: Romantic comedy-drama. Adapted from Aastin Fryer's story. Based upon conflict of father versus son because the latter is determined to marry. New York millionaire Is determined to break up his son's engagement — P — BOOKING GUIDE 83 and goes to JLondou to " settle " with the pretty nurse to whom the youth Is engaged. Through a stress of circumstances he loses his money and becomes injured. But the nurse brings him back to health and the father grants his consent to the boy's marriage. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 17, 1922, page 840. Advertising: Page 775, Feb. 17, 1923. PAWNED. Produced by J. Parker Reed, Jr. Distributed by Selznick Distrib- uting Corp. Released November, 1922. Star, Tom Moore. Director, Irvin V. Willat. Length, 4,973 feet. Synopsis: Heart interest melodrama. Frank L. Packard story. A young American, stranded in the South Seas, makes a bargain with a wealthy gam- bler to conduct a secret investigation of his New York gambling halls. Land- ing in the city, he meets a beautiful girl, daughter of a pawnbroker, whose trade is helped by the gambling casinos. The two fall in love. The girl is annoyed by a young doctor, a drug addict, who wants to marry her. He plots against the man he thinks is his rival. His plotting carries the hero through numerous adventures. Ends with a plunge of taxi from ferry slip. Villain loses his life. Hero saves the girl. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 18, 1922, page 2548. First Run Showings: Pages 185-7, Jan. 13; 311, Jan. 20; 443, Jan. 27; 561, Feb. 3. 1923. Advertising: Four-page insert, Nov. 25; two-page insert, Dec. 9; 3159, Dec. 23, 1922; 15, Jan. 6; 150, Jan. 13, 1923. PAWN TICKET 210. Produced and distributed by Fox Released Dec. 24, 1922. Star, Shirley Mason. Director, Scott Dunlap. Length, 4.527 feet. Synopsis: Human interest drama carrying adventure and romance. From a stage play by David Belasco and Clay M. Greene. Tells the story of a child left at a charitable pawnbroker's for several years by a desperate mother. She retains the ticket given her and eventually returns to claim the child. As the little girl grows up the pawnbroker develops a strong attachment for her. There is a counter plot which reveals the pawnbroker's wife eloping with a man who eventually proves to be the girl's father. Complications are cleared up, and the family is happily brought together. Closes with romance between the girl and reformed crook. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20. 1923, page 337. PEACEFUL PETERS. Produced by Ben Wilson Productions. Distributed by Arrow Film Corp. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Star, William Fairbanks. Director, Lewis King. Length, 4,696 feet. synopsis: Western melodrama dealing with the exploits of an adventurous youngster who stumbles upon a dying prospector who tells him he has found a mine he wanted for his brother's child. The youth learns of a plot to de- fraud an innocent young girl of her birthright and incidentally to dishonor her. The young adventurer defeats the plans of the crafy schemers and wins the girl for his own. She proves to be the niece of the old prospector. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 4, 1922, page 2296. Advertising: Pages 1828, Oct. 14; 2134, Oct. 28, 1922. PEG O" MY HEART. Produced and distributed by Metro. Released Dec. IS, 1922. Star, Laurette Taylor. Director. King Vidor. Length, 6 reels. synopsis: Romantic comedy-drama. Adaptation of J. Hartley Manner's stage play, with Laurette Taylor in her original role. By the terms of her uncle's will, Peg O'Connell, a little Irish hoyden, is sent to England to be educated under the supervision of her aunt, Mrs. Chichester. Peg is tolerated by the aristocratic Chichesters because they are in need of the money paid them under the agreement. Jerry, a friend of the Chichesters, falls in love with her. Tiring of the snobbish attitude and her treatment In the Chichester home, Peg goes back to Ireland. Jerry, it is learned, is Sir Gerald Adair. He follows her home and she becomes Lady Adair. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 23, 1922; page 3227. First Run Showings: Pages 3369, Dec. 30, 1922; 65-6, Jan. 6; 184, 187, Jan 1H; 309, Jan. 20; 443. Jan. 27; 559, 561, Feb. 3; 688, Feb. 10; 819, Feb. 17; 1040, March 3; 1271, March 17. 1923. Advertising: Pages 137-8, July 8; 1452, Sept. 23; four-page insert, Dec. 16. 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 1045. lO.lO, March 3. 1923. Exploitation: Pages 460, Jan. 27; 1050, March 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 63, Jan. 6; 931, Feb. 24, 1923. PINK GODS. Produced by Penrhyn Stanlaws. Distributed by Paramount. Released Oct. 1, 1922. With Bebe Daniels, James Kirkwood. Anna Q. Nilsson and Raymond Hatton. Director. Penrhyn Stanlaws. Length. 7,062 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama laid at the Kimberley diamond mines. From the novel, " Pink Gods and Blue Demons," by Cynthia Stockley. Shows varied and S4 MOTION PICTURE NEWS ingenious methods of smuggling uncut stones — the faultless pink ones, called " gods " because women worship them. Story treats of love for diamonds among the feminine sex. Diamond owner in Kimberley is a harsh employer. He stops at nothing to prevent theft. The women come under his domination, and one nearly succumbs to his blandishments. A vengeful foreman dynamites his palace, bringing death to the weaker woman, while the other is purged of her sin. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 7, 1922, page 1771. First Run Showings: Pages 1S87-8, Oct. 14; 2023, Oct. 21; 2155, 2157. Oct. 28; 2276-7, Nov. 4; 2658, Nov. 25; 2788, Dec. 2; 3209. Dec. 23. 1922. Advertising: Pages 2761. May 20; 2905, May 27; 5. July 1; 669, Aug. 12; 1079, Sept. 2; 1944, Oct. 21, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2545, Nov. 18; 2926, Dec. 9, 1922; 198. Jan. 13. 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2168. Oct. 28; 2669. Nov. 25; 3041, Dec. 16, 1922. Window Displays: Page 1053, March 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1887, Oct. 14; 2020. Oct. 21, 1922. PLAYTHING OF AN EMPEROR, THE. Produced by Terra Prod. Co. Distrib- uted by J. A. Levinson. Released Jan. 5, 1923. With Rudolph Lettinger and Marjorie Verlaine. Director, Arthur Rippert. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Historical drama. Married to an aged count after giving her affec- tions to a young soldier, Marie Walewska innocently arouses admiration of Napoleon, who sentences soldier to exile. He escapes, is captured and sen- tenced to be shot. On the girl's plea Napoleon pardons him, and by his action gains the love of the girl, who peldges her love if he will drop his dominating, arrogant manner and ofTer his heart as an humble and worshipping man. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 21, 1922, page 2042. POOR MEN'S WIVES. Produced by Preferred Pictures. Inc. Distributed by Al Lichtman Corp. Released Feb. 15, 1923. Starring Barbara La Marr, David Butler, Richard Tucker, Betty Francisco and Zasu Pitts. Director, Louis Gas- nier. Length, 6,600 feet. Synopsis: Domestic drama. Laura Bedford and Clara Hayes work in the same modiste shop. Claribel weds the rich Richard Smith-Blanton. Laura marries Jim Maberne, taxi driver. The latter are blessed with twins, of which fact Claribel is envious. She tempts Laura with a butterfly life, which, un- known to either, involves Laura with Claribel's husband. Laura steals Jim's savings to pay for a gown. Claribel's husband tosses Laura's slipper to Jim as a taxi tip. Later this is the rlue that brings Claribel's husband a beating and the return of Jim's wife. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 10, 1923, page 704. First Run Showings: Pages 685, Feb. 10; 1040, March 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 3015, June 3; 828, Aug. 19, 1922; three-page insert, Jan 20; 662-3, Feb. 10; 997, Mar. 3; 1122-3, Mar. 10; two-page insert, 1226, Mar. 17, 1923. Prologues: Page 824, Feb. 17, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 828. Feb. 17; 1050, Mar. 3; 1173. Mar. 10; 1281, Mar. 17. 1923. POWER OF A LIE, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Jan. 29, 1923. All-star cast. Director, George Archainbaud. Length, 6 reels Synopsis: Domestic drama based upon the power of fabrication and its evil consequences. From Johann Bojer's novel. John Hammond signs a note for Richard Burton, in an effort to assist him to establish his respectability. Bur- ton is in disfavor with Hammond's wife and had been engaged to her sister. Unfortunately he is the victim of a surprise party from his cronies on the night John comes to* sign the paper. To save his reputation John denies having been there. Burton is branded a forger. At the trial John admits the truth. Burton re-establishes himself. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 13, 1923. page 231. First Run Showings: Pages 64, Jan. 6; 561. Feb. 3; 1162. Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2734-5. Dec. 2. 1922; 31. Jan. 6. 1923. PRIDE OF PALOMAR, THE. Produced by Cosmopolitan Productions. Distrib- uted by Paramount. Released Nov. 26, 1922. With Marjorie Daw and Forrest Stanley. Director. Frank Borzage. Length, 7.494 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama based on Peter B. Kyne's novel, carrying conflict between California property owner and Jap. Soldier son of Spanish don, a California settler, returns from war to And his father dead and his ancestral estate in the hands of a wealthy westerner, whofee object is to close a deal with a prosperous Jap. The youth plans to recover his property and succeeds with the aid of the westerner's daughter, with whom he has fallen In love. Story details the way he gets money when given year's time to pay off mort- gage. Involves building a dam and a horse race. The Jap Is frustrated and girl's father takes his defeat in manly fashion. BOOKING GUIDE 85 References: Reviewed issue Dec. 2, 1922, page 2799. First Run Showings: Pages 2786, Dec. 2; 2921, Dec. 9; 3050-51, Dec. 16; 3209. Dec. 23; 3369, Dec. 30, 1922; 66, Jan. 6; 185-7, Jan. 13; 440-443, Jan. 27; 560-6 1. Feb. 3; 1041, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 5, July 1; 2970, Dec. 9; 3262, Dec. 30, 1922. Exploitation: Page 462, Jan. 27; 1170, Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 3051, Dec. 10, 1922. PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, THE. Produced oy Alexander Kardo. Distrib- uted by American Releasing Corp. Released Dec. 17, 1922. Star, Tibi Lubin. Director, Alexander Kardo. Length, 6,445 feet. Synopsis: Adaptation of Mark Twain's book. Pomp and pageantry of Henry VIII's time reproduced. Shows how the Prince of Wales meets Tom Canty, the pauper, and, noting their resemblance, changes places with him, intending to carry on the deception only for an hour or two. The real prince discovers that he is unable to get back into the palace and is forced to live wretched life of the pauper until he makes friends with Hendon, a soldier. The pauper, in prince's place, insists he is not the prince and is thought crazy. Matters are straightened out when the prince breaks through ranks of soldiers as crown is about to be placed on pauper's head. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 26, 1922, page 1024. First Run Showings: Pages 1006, Aug. 26; 559, Feb. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1554-5, Sept. 30; 3273, Dec. 30, 1922. Exploitation: Page 189, Jan. 13, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 3208, Dec. 23, 1922. PRISONER, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Feb. 26. 1923. Star, Herbert Rawlinson. Director, Jack Conway. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Adventurous romance. Adapted from George Barr McCutcheon's novel, " Castle Craneycrow." Laid in Vienna and the hills of the neighboring country that are topped by castle ruins. Story tells of a young American., in search of adventure who meets his erstwhile fiancee at reception and is cha- grined to learn that she is engaged to count who has a bad reputation. The count tries to trap the American,' but fails. At the wedding ceremony the- American kidnaps the bride and takes her to a castle, where he wins back her love. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 24, 1923, page 942. First Run Showings: Page 1040, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Page 379, July 22, 1922. PRISONER OF ZENDA, THE. Produced by Rex Ingram. Distributed by Metro. Released Sept. 11, 1922. With an all-star cast. Director, Rex Ingram. Length, 8 reels. Synopsis: Mythical kingdom adventure-romance. Adaptation of Anthony Hope's novel. Weak, drunken King of Ruritania awaits coronation. His brother, Black Prince Michael, plans a coup d'etat in attempt to seize throne. The King spends interval at hunting lodge in Zenda. His companions meet titled Englishman. The resemblance is so strong that he assumes the King's identity when latter is spirited away. Psuedo ruler has many adventures. Falls in love with Princess, who is betrothed to King. Black Michael is killed and King regains throne. Princess renounces her love for Englishman because of love for her people. 86 MOTION PICTURE NEWS References: Reviewed issue May 6, 1922, page 2593. First Run Showings: Pages 715. Aug. 12: 1137-8, Sept. 2; 1257, Sept. 9; 1484, Sept. 23; 1609-11, Sept. 30; 1745, 1747, Oct. 7; 1888, Oct. 14; 2022. Oct. 21; 2155, 2157, Oct. 28; 2276-7, Nov. 4; 2418, Nov. 11; 2538-40, Nov. 18; 2787, 2789. Dec. 2. 1922. Advertising: Pages 425. July 10, 1920; 2011, Oct. 15; 2297, Oct. 29, 1921; 126-7, 138. July 8; 1442-3, Sept. 23; one-page insert, Nov. 18, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2031. Oct. 21; 2426, Nov. 11. 1922; 70, Jan. 6; 447. Jan. 27; 939, Feb. 24, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 1143, Sept. 2; 1497, Sept. 23; 1756, Oct. 7; 2035, Oct. 21; 2164. 2168, Oct. 28; 2286, Nov. 4; 2664, Nov. 25; 3195, Dec. 23, 1922; 570, Feb. 3, 1923. Window Displays: Page 2166, Oct. 28, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1256. Sept. 9; 1612. Sept. 30; 1747, Oct. 7; 1885, Oct. 14; 2021, Oct. 21; 2662, Nov. 25; 2786, Dec. 2. 1922. QUEEN OF THE MOULIN ROUGE. Produced by Pyramid Pictures, Inc. Dis- tributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Star, Martha Mansfield. Director, Ray C. Smallwood. Length, 6,704 feet. Synopsis: Melodramatic romance set in foreign atmosphere, with under- world sequence part of early reels. Based on Paul M. Potter's play. French girl from provinces coming to Paris to learn dancing is saved from Apaches by a musical student. The two fall in love to the detriment of the youth's musical tuition. The boy's teacher conspires to kindle flame of genius in his pupil through suffering, the means being that of destroying temporarily his faith in his sweetheart, who has been persuaded to become a dancer in notorious Pari- sian resort. The result achieved, the teacher tells of the conspiracy and the lovers are united again. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 19, 1922, page 917. First Run Showings: Pages 1257, Sept. 9; 1746, Oct. 7; 2416. 2419. Nov. 11; 2540, Nov. 18; 2789, Dec. 2; 3370, Dec. 30, 1922. Advertising: Pages 2802-3, May 20; 464, July 29; 578, Aug. 5; 833, Aug. 19; 1111, Sept. 2; 1433, Sept. 23; 3273. Dec. 30, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2421, Nov. 11; 2672, Nov. 25; 3044. Dec. 16, ifr22; 317. Jan. 20. 1923. Prologues: Page 2287. Nov. 4. 1922. Exploitation: Pages 2033, Oct. 21; 2795, Dec. 2. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1746. Oct. 7; 2922. Dec. 9, 1922. QUICKSANDS. Produced by Howard Hawks. Distributed by American Releas- ing. Released Feb. 28, 1923. Featuring Helene Chadwick and Richard Dlx. Director. Jack Conway. Length, 6,541 feet. Synopsis: Romantic melodrama. Deals with adventures of troops on the Mexican border In combatting ring of narcotic smugglers. Col. Patterson, In command, keeps a sharp lookout on Cantina, across the border, whlrh he believes to be headquarters. His lieutenant Is In love with girl who U agent BOOKING GUIDE 87 of customs service, unknown to him, and he suspects that she is a. niemher of the band. She is trapped at the Cantina and he goes to rescue, hat is impris- oned. At the last minute, permission comes from Washington and the troops ride to their rescue. References: Reviewed issue April 14, 1923, page 1812. Advertising: Page 1139, Mar. 10, 1923. QUINCY ADAMS SAWYER. Produced by Metro-SL Productions. Distributed by Metro. Released Dec. 4, 1922. With an all-star cast. Director, Clarencs G. Badger. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Rural comedy-drama. Based on the novel by Charles Felton Pidgin. Quincy Adams Sawyer, young Bostonian, goes to small New England town to protect widow from schemers trying to cheat her out of property. Dis- covers her lawyer is a crook and incurs his enmity. Village belle endeavors to win him. But the youth has a romance with a girl he had met in Boston, and who has since gone blind. Strout, the lawyer, starts trouble between Sawyer and the local blacksmith. Sawyer conquers his enemies and later rescues heroine from raft set adrift by villains. Excitement restores girl's sight. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 9, 1922, page 2941. First Run Showings: Pages 2921-2, Dec. 9; 3368, 3370, Dec. 30, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 312. Jan. 20; 443, Jan. 27; 562, Feb. 3; 685, 687, Feb. 10; 1039-41, Mar. 3; 1163, Mar. 10; 1271. Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 136, 138, July 8; 1450-1, Sept. 23; eight-page insert, Dec. 9 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 1052, Mar. 3; 1174, Mar. 10. 1923. Prologues: Pages 197. Jan. 13; 460, Jan. 27; 701, Feb. 10, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 3044, Dec. 16, 1922; 454, Jan. 27; 568, Feb. 3; 935, Feb. 24; 1045-6, 1052, Mar. 3; 1283, Mar. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3207. Dec. 23; 3369, Dec. 30, 1922; 1040, Mar. 3, 1*28. — R — RAGS TO RICHES. Produced by Harry Rapf. Distributed by Warner Bros. Released Oct. 7, 1922. Star, Wesley Barry. Director, Wallace Worsley. Length, 7 reels. Synopsis: Human interest melodrama. Marmaduke Clarke, only child of the Blackwell-Clarkes, seeking adventure, falls into the hands of a band of thieves. Dumbell Is presumably a member. He escapes with the boy from the den when a reward is offered. The two proceed as tramps. Dumbell falls In love with the daughter of a distant farmer. The local purist committee objects to Mary and Dumbell being in their midst. The Clarkes arrive at the Collins farm and berate the detectives for allowing the boy to disappear. Dumbell surprises the assemblage by revealing himself as of the sercret service and delivering over the lawless band. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 7, 1922, page 1771. First Run Showings: Pages 1745, Oct. 7; 2020. 2023, Oct. 21; 2417-8. Nov. 11; 2539. Nov. 18; 2658-9, Nov. 25; 2921, Dec. 9; 3051. Dec. 16; 3369, Dec. 30, 1922; 64, 66, Jan. 6. 1923. Advertising: Pages 1580, 1589, Sept. 30; 1715-8. Oct. 7; 1841-3, Oct. 14; 1954-7, Oct. 21; 2122-3, Oct. 28; 2298-9, Nov. 4; 2388-9, Nov. 11, 1922; 416-7, Jan. 27; 1242, Mar. 17, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 2927, Dec. 9, 1922; 827, Feb. 17, 1923. Prologue: Page 457, Jan. 27. 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2428. Nov. 11; 2925, 2927, Dec. 9: 3041, Dec. 16; 3196. Dec. 23 1922* 449-51 Jan. 27, 1923. Newspaper' Displays: Pagos 2659, 2661, Nov. 25; 2787, Dec. 2; 3368, Dec. 30. 1922; 182. Jan. 13, 1923. REMEMBRANCE. Produced and distributed by Goldwyn. Released Oct. I, 1922. With Claude Gilllngwater, Patsy Ruth Miller and Cullen Landls. Direc- tor, Rupert Hughes. Length, 5,644 feet. Synopsis: Drama of life as it is lived in many American homes. Written by Rupert Hughes. Self-sacrifice of fatherhood is theme of story. Like many other " Pops," John P. Grout has grown old and had almost walked into bank- ruptcy trying to keep his family in style and his sons out of scrapes. One day he became seriously ill and in his delirium calls on God to save him so that he can work and keep his children out of the poorhouse. When Dad is on the verge of death the family seek the great light. The doctor pulls him through, but the near passing of ** Pop " has been the cause of a complete reform of •vary member of the family. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 9, 1922, page 1296. First Run Showings: Pages 1885, 1888, Oct. 14; 2020-23, Oct. 21; 2158, Oct. 21; 2277-8, Nov. 4; 2419, Nov. 11; 2538, 2540, Nov. 18; 2660, Nov. 25, 1922; 14, Jan. 6, 1923. 88 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Advertising: Pages 586-7, Aug. 5; 937. Aug. 26; 10S5-6, Sept. 2; 1204-5, Sept. 9; 1310-11. Sept. 16; 1430-1, Sept. 23; 1548, Sept. 30; 1684-5, Oct. 7; 1849, Oct. 14; 1948. Oct. 21; 2307, Nov. 4, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2428, Nov. 11; 2934, Dec. 9; 3200, Dec. 23. 1922. Prologue: Page 701, Feb. 10, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2167, Oct. 28; 2283, 2286, Nov. 4; 2422-3, 2425-7, 2429-30, Nov. 11; 2545, Nov. 18; 2664-6, 2669, Nov. 25; 2794-5, Dec. 2; 2932-3, Dec. 9; 3042, Dec. 16; 3201-2, Dec. 23, 1922; 69, 72, Jan. 6: 198, 200-1, Jan. 13, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 2165, Oct. 28; 2429, Nov. 11; 2543, Nov. 18; 3038. Dec. 16; 3201, Dec. 23, 1922; 69, Jan. 6, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 2276, Nov. 4; 2420, Nov. 11; 2787, Dec. 2, 1922. RICH MEN'S WIVES. Produced by Preferred Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Al Lichtman Corp. Released Sept. 15. 1922. With House Peters, Claire Windsor and special cast. Director, Louis Gasnier. Length, 7,040 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Gay Davenport, daughter of wealthy, but neglect- ful parents, weds Millionaire John Masters. Their child, Jackie, because ol social and business affairs, is neglected. Piqued by jealousy of his business, (iay flirts outrageously, but innocently, with Juan ( a mil Id. The husband sees them in an apparently compromising situation and repulses his wife. She is turned out and the child neglected as the husband takes to drink. Gay later rescues the child from a wild frivol in which a flapper is implicated, and thus proves her worth to her husband as a real wife and mother. References: Reviewed issue, Sept. 2, 1922, page 1164. First Run Showings: Pages 1008. Aug. 26; 1135, Sept. 2; 1372, Sept. 16; 1485, 1487. Sept. 23; 1609. 1611, Sept. 30; 1747-8, Oct. 7; 1887-8. Oct. 14; 2023. Oct. 21; 2419, Nov. 11; 2538, 2540, Nov. 18; 2787, Dec. 2; 2921, Dec. 9; 3050, Dec. 16, 1922. Advertising: Pages 3014, June 3; 3113, June 10; 3210, June 17; 3298, June 24; 146. July 8; 224, July 15; 484, July 29; 821-8, Aug. 19; 941, Aug. 26; 1096, Sept. 2; 1220-1, Sept. 9; 3157, Dec. 23, 1922; three-page insert, Jan. 20; 997, Mar. 3; 1123, Mar. 10; 1226, Mar. 17, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 2543, Nov. 18, 1922; 700, Feb. 10; 1045, Mar. 3, 1923. Prologue: Page 70, Jan. 6, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2172, Oct. 28; 3197, Dec. 23, 1922; 195, Jan. 13; 700 Feb. 10; 827, Feb. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1137, Sept. 2; 1747-8, Oct. 7; 2158, Oct. 28; 2538, Nov. 18: 2920. Dec. 9. 1922. RIDERS OF THE LAW. Produced and distributed by Sunset Productions. Re- leased Dec. 15. 1922. Star, Jack Hoxie. Director, Robert North Bradbury. Length, 4,721 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama of the Northwest. The story deals, as its name implies, with the rigid law of the Northwest and with Jack Meadows' efforts to set free the girl's father, who is the sheriff. The man has been wounded by out- laws and found in a dying state by Jack and his pal. The two set out to bring the criminals to justice. The girl at first misjudges Jack and believes him responsible for her father's disappearance. When he proves the respected deputy is in reality the leader of a band of liquor smugglers and captures the culprits, she changes her mind. Jack's identity as a government ranger is established. References: Advertising: Pages 2998, Dec. 16; 3315, Dec. 30, 1922. RIDERS OF THE RANGE. Produced by Art-O-Graf Film Co. Distributed by Truart Film Corp. Released Feb. 15, 1923. Star, Edmund Cobb. Director, Otis B. Thayer. Length, 4,800 feet. Synopsis : Western melodrama based on the novel by Courtney Riley Cooper. Martin Lethbridge, young ranch owner, is president of the Cattlemen's Asso- ciation. Members of this organization daily report that large numbers of their cattle are being killed. They suspect their rivals, the sheep raisers. Gregg Randall, head of the sheep raisers, also receives daily reports of stolen and killed cattle. Lethbridge is suspected. Lethbridge and Dolly Randall meet and it is love at first sight. Conflict between the groups is introduced. At last Vanler, a rival of Lethbridge's is unmasked as the guilty party. The hero leads Dolly to the altar. KHUN' WILD. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Nov. 20> 1922. Star. Edward " Hoot " Gibson. Director, Nat Ross. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama carrying a character study. Quaker youth, living in the West, dresses like a cowboy and attempts to act like one, but the pacifist tendencies of his faith hold him in restraint. He does not mix in the fights and is branded as a coward. When his father Is arrested on a trumped- up charge of murder the boy forgets his peaceful inclination and whoops it up like a real westerner. He captures the real murderer and wins the sheriff's daughter. BOOKING GUIDE 89 References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2680. First Run Showings: Pages 65, Jan. 6; 184, Jan. 16; 562, Feb. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1570-1, Sept. 30; 1953, Oct. 21; 2109, Oct. 28; 2504, Nov. 18, 1922. ROMANCE LAND. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Feb. 11. 1923. Star, Tom Mix. Director, Edward Sedgwick. Length, 3,9 75 feet. Synopsis: Burlesque of a western, with the plot swinging into melodramatic action, which includes a rodeo show and a chase or two. Features a romantic cowboy who dreams of rescuing damsels in distress. He finally rescues one from a runaway — the girl being the daughter of a wealthy rancher, who is. trying to force her into marriage with the foreman. He agrees, however, to give his consent to the winner of the rodeo. The cowboy wins and rescues the girl after she has been kidnapped.. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 24, 1923, page 941. First Run Showings: Pages 685, Feb. 10; 1164, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Insert, July 8; 324, July 22, 1922; 648, Feb. 10, 1923. .Newspaper Displays: Page 1039, March 3, 1923. — S — SALOME. Produced by Nazimova Productions. Distributed by Allied Prod. & Dist. Corp. Released Feb. 15, 1923. Star, Nazimova. Director, Charles Bryant. Length, 5.595 feet. Synopsis: Adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play of the same name. Tragedy of Biblical figures which treats of Salome's mad whim for Jokaanan's head after she has been repulsed by him. Her mother, Herodias, agrees with her, but King Herod, tries in vain to make her withdraw her request. She consents to dance for him if he grants her favor. His passion for her overcomes his scruples in sparing Jokaanan. Salome had sworn to kiss Jokaanan's lips. Since he had spurned her in life, thus would she gratify her revenge by kissing the lips in death. At the sight of Salome with Jokaanan's head on a charger, Herod, overcome with repugnance, orders his soldiers to slay her. References: Reviewed issue July 29, 1922, page 557. First Run Showings: Pages 184, Jan. 13; 309. Jan. 20; 440, Jan. 27; 559-60, Feb. 3; 1039, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 761, Feb. 17; 883, Feb. 24; 1006, Mar. 3; 1109, Mar. 10; 1224 Mar 17 1923 Exploitation: Pages 462, Jan. 27; 1281, Mar. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 560, Feb. 3, 1923. SCANDALOUS TONGUES. Distributed by Playgoers Pictures. Released Oct. 22. 1922. Star, Enid Bennett, with Fred Niblo. Director, Victor Schertzinger. Length. 4,232 feet. Synopsis: Small-town drama of deep heart appeal. Tells of a bar-room slavey and village outcast who blossoms into the town's pride and joy. The village goes " dry " and Jim Bradley is forced out of town and into the boot- legging business. Jim's daughter, Nell, has grown up to hate all church folks, but when the new minister happens to come upon their new roadhouse and is given some real hootch for lemonade, there is an hour's heart-to-heart talk and Nell is made to see things in a different light. Nell is given an education. She marrie9 the minister. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 14, 1922, page 1895. Advertising: Pages 2124-5, Oct. 28; 2996, Dec. 16, 1922. 90 MOTION PICTURE NEWS SCARLET CAR, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Jan. 15, 1923. Star, Herbert Rawlinson. Director. Stuart Paton. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Romantic adventure drama. Richard Harding Davis' story or small-town politics. Hero is in love with girl engaged to reform candidate whom hero's father is backing. Candidate has wronged father's secretary. He plans to double-cross the father by favoring rival traction line after his elec- tion as mayor. Hero learns of this and, with help of pugilist, in love with secretary, exposes candidate and wins girl. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 338. First Run Showings: Pages 443, Jan. 27; C87. Feb. 10; 818, Feb. 17, 1928. Advertising: Pages 2734-5, Dec. 2. 1922. SECOND FIDDLE. Produced by Film Guild Productions. Distributed by Hodkinson. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Star, Glenn Hunter, with Mary Astor. Director, Frank Tuttle. Length, 5,810 feet. Synopsis: Character study blended with melodrama, carrying adventure and romance. Story is laid in little New England town. Herb, a college youth, is lionized by Jim, his younger brother, who plays " second fiddle " to him. Jim, with an empty revolver, holds off a desperate character who has just murdered his daughter. Herb steals his thunder by assuming the pose of hero. He makes Jim appear a coward, and for a time it looks as if he will lose the love of his sweetheart. After a terrific fight with the murderer, who has escaped, Jim proves himself the better man. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 20, 1923, page 338. First Run Showings: Page 1272, March 17. 1923. Advertising: Pages 414-5, Jan. 27, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1168, March 10. 1923. SECRET OF THE PUEBLO, THE. Produced and distributed by William Steiner Prod. Released Feb. 15, 1923. Star and Director, Neal Hart. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Scenes are laid in Arizona. Story deals witli the mystic and weird cliff-dwelling Pueblo Indians. Bob Benson, a young knight of the plains, locates the secret entrance to the Indians' memorial altar room, where the heroine is held captive. He rescues her from the hands of the Pueblos. Action of picture embraces hard-riding cowboys, fights and escapes, with a romance running throughout. References: Advertising: Page 156, Jan. 13, 1923. SECRETS OF PARIS. Produced by Whitman Bennett. Distributed by Masto- don Films, Inc. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Featuring Lew Cody and Gladys Hulette. Director, Kenneth Webb. Length, 6,481 feet. Synopsis: Romantic melodrama from the novel, "Mysteries of Paris," by Eugene Sue. Mayflower is a waif of nnknown origin, whose only friend is Francois, also a waif of Paris. Their only home is the Rat Hole, situated in the darkest criminal corner of Paris. Mayflower is left in the care of the Schoolmaster, at once a respected notary and leader of the worst element in Paris. King Rudolph, travelling incognito in search of his former sweet- heart, in his quest learns the identity of Mayflower and rescues her. The big scene is in the cistern gradually filling with water to overcome the King and Mayflower. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 28, 1922. page 2177. First Run Showings: Pages 185, Jan. 13; 309, Jan. 20; 1270. 1272. March 17. 1923. Advertising: Pages 1546-7, Sept. 30; 2640. Nov. 25. 1922; 152-3, Jan. 13; 244-5, Jan. 20; 894-5. Jan. 27, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 441, Jan. 27, 1923. SHADOWS. Produced by Preferred Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Al Llchtman Corp. Released Nov. 10, 1922. Star, Lon Chaney. Director, Tom Forman. Length, 7.136 feet. Synopsis: Human interest drama. From the novel, " Chlng, Chlng, China- man," by Wilbur Daniel Steele. A fisherman and aged Chinaman are appar- ently the only survivors of a storm-wrecked fishing fleet off the New England coast. Sympathy Gibbs, widow of Dan Gibbs, in time marries the new minister and a child is born. At the height of his happiness Rev. Maiden receives a note advising him Dan Gibb is still alive, but his presence will not be known if $500 is left at a designated spot. The Chinese phllosopher- laundryman, desperately 111, forces confessions from tbe guilty principals In the drama. References: Reviewed Issue Nov. 11, 1922, page 2432. First Run Showings: Pages 2787. Dec 2; 2920, Dec. 9; 3050-2 Dec 1«- 3208, Dec. 23. 1922; 64-5, Jan. 6; 309, Jan. 20; 441, Jan. 27; 669 561-2 Feb !• 688. Feb. 10; 1039. 1041. March 3. 1923. Advertising: Pages 3015, June 3; 828, August 19; 1590-1 Sept 30- 1722-3 Oct. 7; 1829-30. Oct. 14; 2118-9, Oct. 28; 2234-6, Nov 4;' 2372-3. Nov. 11; BOOKING GUIDE 91 2514-5, Nov. 18; 2621. Nov. 25; 2730, Dec. 2; 2889, Dec. 9; 3004-5, Dec. 16; 3156, Dec. 23; 3290, Dec. 30. 1922; three-page insert, Jan. 20; 997, March 3; 1123, March 10; 1226, March 17, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 446, Jan. 27, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 189, Jan. 13; 447, 450, Jan. 27; 1051, March 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3209, Dec. 23; 3370, Dec. 30, 1922. SHERIFF OF SUN DOG, THE. Produced by Ben Wilson Productions. Distrib- uted by Arrow Film Corp. Released Dec. 5, 1922. Star, William Fairbanks. Director, Ben Wilson. Length, 4,949 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama, dealing with fearless sheriff who loves the daughter of an impoverished rancher. The minion of the law has a rival and the latter, in collusion with the unscrupulous man who holds the mortgage on the old man's ranch, attempts to make things hot for the sheriff, who is cap- tured and imprisoned for the murder of the girl's father. However, he escapes, rescues the girl and conquers his enemies. References: Advertising: Page 1828, Oct. 14, 1922. SHERLOCK HOLMES. Produced by F. J. Godsol. Distributed by Goldwyn. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Star, John Barrymore. Director, Albert Parker. Length, 8,233 feet. Synopsis: Mystery melodrama of London's underworld. Adaptation of play by William Gillette, founded on stories by Conan Doyle. The shadow of a criminal ring penetrates Cambridge and Sherlock Holmes, studying medicine there, encounters the sinister influence of Prof. Moriarity, London's most notorious crook. He is called upon to recover some letters written by a Euro- pean prince to Rose Faulkner, who had ended her life. The letters are in the possession of Alice, the girl's sister, and represent blackmail money to Moriar- ity, who plans to get them. He is frustrated by Holmes in a series of thrilling adventures and finally convicted. Holmes loses his heart to Alice. References: Reviewed issue May 20, 1922, page 2880. First Run Showings: Pages 2833, May 20; 44, July 1; 1747, Oct. 7; 1885. Oct. 14; 2021, Oct. 21; 2155-6, Oct. 28; 2278, Nov. 4; 2419, Nov. 11; 2538-40, 2542, Nov. 18; 2658-60, Nov. 25; 2788-9, Dec. 2; 2920, Dec. 9; 3050, 3052, Dec. 16; 3209. Dec. 23, 1922. Advertising: Pages 830-1, Aug. 19; 937, Aug. 26; 1085-6, Sept. 2; 1449, Sept. 30: 1949. Oct. 21; 2106-7, Oct. 28; 2220, Nov. 4; 2844, Dec. 9; 2981, Dec. 16. 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 314, 317, Jan. 20; 1173, Mar. 10, 1923. Prologues: Page 2926, Dec. 9, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 2427, Nov. 11; 2794, 2796, Dec. 2; 3043, Dec. 16; 3195, 3198, 3200-1, Dec. 23, 1922; 196, Jan. 13; 316, Jan. 20; 452, Jan. 27; 565, 569-70, Feb. 3: 827. Feb. 17, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 2671, Nov. 25; 2929, Dec. 9; 3195, Dec. 23, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2657, Nov. 25; 2788, Dec. 2, 1922. SHIRLEY OF THE CIRCUS. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corpora- tion. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Star, Shirley Mason. Director, Rowland V. Lee. Length, 4,668 feet. Synopsis: Circus story containing adventure, romance and melodrama. Circus girl arouses admiration of an American artist while traveling through France, and he sends her to school. She is loath to leave the boy acrobat, though having no respect or love for her guardian, the strong man. She escapes from school to be rid of him and finds her way to the artist's home in America. When she discovers that his fiancee does not want her around, she returns to her old associates, where she finds ultimate happiness with her vouthful sweet- heart. References: Revipwod issue Nov. 25, 1922. page 2687. First Run Showings: Page 697, Feb. 10. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2232-3, Nov. 4, 1922. SIGN OF THE ROSE, THE. Produced by Harry Garson. Distributed by Ameri- can Releasing Corp. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Star, George Beban. Director Harry Garson. Length. 6,080 feet. Synopsis: Human interest drama of paternal love of Italian for child. Adap- tation of vaudeville sketch in which star appeared. Heart touches throughout. Treats of an Italian who is happy with his little girl. He has brought a Christ- mas tree to a wealthy home, and the scapegrace relative conceives the das- tardly plan of kidnapping his niece and making it appear that the Italian is guilty. The latter goes out to buy toys for his child and returns to find her dead, the victim of an auto accident. He goes to buy a rose and is accused of being the kidnapper. After a series of explanations his freedom Is assured as well as his complete happiness. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 5, 1922, page 659. First Run Showings: Pages 1486, Sept. 23; 1887, Oct. 14: 2022 Oct 21- 5> to save BOOKING GUIDE 97 her father. On the day of the wedding she pretends to burn her face. The doctor announces her beauty will be marred forever. Lacey, hearing this, refuses to wed the girl. The family returns to Ireland, where the heroine, who ha9 kept her face veiled, confesses her secret to Jerry. The two are soon married. References: Reviewed issue March 10, 1923, page 1187. Advertising: Pages 1274, Feb. 12; 1422, Feb. 19; 1750, March 5; 3253, May 28, 1921; 1012-3, March 3, 1923. SUZANNA. Produced by Mack Sennett. Distributed by Allied Prod, and Dist. Corp. Released Feb. 15, 1923. Star, Mabel Normand. Director, F. Richard Jones. Length, 8 reels. Synopsis: Romantic comedy-drama carrying theme of girl kidnapped in infancy and brought up as servant. Treats of days of Spanish colonization in California. Two Spanish dons have pledged their son and daughter to one another. But the youth rebels and falls in love with Suzanna, a lowly peon, who works on his father's ranch. A toreador appears on the scene and attempts to win Suzanna for himself. The stage is all set for the wedding of the toreador and Suzanna. The rebellious son steals her from the altar and carries her away. That she is the don's daughter is proven and the other girl marries the toreador. References: Reviewed issue April 7, 1923, page 1691. First Run Showings: Pages 63, Jan. 6; 561, Feb. 3; 816, 818, Feb. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 966, Aug. 26; 928-9, Feb. 10; 762, Feb. 17; 882, Feb. 24; 1007, March 3; 1108, March 10; 1225, March 17, 1923. Exploitation: Page 570, Feb. 3, 1923. Window Displays: Page 699. Feb. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 64, Jan. 6, 1923. — T — TAILOR MADE MAN, A. Produced by Charles Ray Productions. Distributed by United Artists. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Star. Charles Ray. Director, Joseph De Grasse. Length, 8,469 feet. Synopsis: A comedy-drama, adapted from the stage play. Deals with the rapid rise of John Bart from a common clothing presser to a place among the mighty. Bart wins the confidence of Abraham Nathan, head of a big steamship company. Installed in his own private office, he is given the big job of settling some serious labor trouble. He succeeds against terrific odds. He is exposed as an impostor, returns to the old tailor shop, but here he is followed by Nathan, who, learning his story, gives him a permanent place " at the top." The tailor's daughter goes with him on his way up. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 19, 1922, page 916. First Run Showings: Pages 717, Aug. 12; 1007, Aug. 26; 1258, Sept 9; 1484 Sept. 23; 1608. Sept. 30; 1832, Oct. 14; 1746, Oct. 7; 2155, Oct. 28; 2275, 2278 Nov. 4; 2539-40, Nov. 18; 2658, Nov. 25; 3051, Dec. 16; 3208, Dec. 23 1922' 186, Jan. 13; 310, Jan. 20; 1270, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages. 986. Aug. 26; 1219, Sept. 9; 1458, Sept. 23; 1678 Oct. 7- 1962, Oct. 21; 2114. Oct. 28; 3280, Dec. 30, 1922. Lobby Displays: Pages 2428. Nov. 11; 3196, Dec. 23, 1922; 452, Jan. 27 1923 Exploitation: Pages 1760, Oct. 7; 1891, Oct. 14; 2547, Nov. 18- 2670 Nov 25; 2925, Dec. 9; 3042, Dec. 16. 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 1134, Sept. 2; 3208, Dec. 23, 1922. 98 MOTION PICTURE NEWS TESS OF THE STORM COUNTRY. Produced by Mary Pickford Company. Distributed by United Artists. Released, Nov. 12, 1922. Star. Mary Pickford. Director, John S. Robertson. Length, 9,639 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama based upon conflict between society and the squatters. Carries sentiment, pathos and humor. New version of one of Miss Pickford * first successes. From the novel by Grace Miller White and its dramatization by Rupert Hughes. Tess, the daughter of a squatter, fights the plan of a rich man on the hill to rid the land of her people. Her father is unjustly impris- oned for murder, and the girl has a severe trial attempting to outwit the vicious designs of a squatter. The rich man's son sympathizes with her and wins her love. In the end the rich man sees the light when he learns the true lesson of humility. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, uage 2685. First Run Showings: Pages 2657, Nov. 25; 2786. 2789, Dec. 2; 2920, Dec. 9; 3050, Dec. 16, 1922; 64, C6, Jan. 6; 185, 1S7, Jan. 13; 310-11, Jan. 20; 441, Jan. 27; 560, Feb. 3; 687-8, Feb. 10; 1039, March 3. 1923. Advertising: Pages 1677, Oct. 7; 1831. Oct. 14; 1961, Oct. 21; 2113, Oct. 21; 2227. Nov. 4; 2371, Nov. 11; 2513, Nov. 18; 2627, Nov. 25; 2749. Dec. 2; 2986. Dec. 16, 1922; 133, Jan. 13; 505, Feb. 4. 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 449, Jan. 27; 830, Feb. 17; 939, Feb. 24, 1923. Prologues: Page 2930, Dec. 9, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 3198, Dec. 23, 1922; 315. Jan. 20; 452, Jan. 27; 698, Feb. 10; 1048, 1050, March 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2920, Dec. 9; 3049, Dec. 16. 1922; 66, Jan. 6; 930, Feb. 24, 1923. THAT WOMAN. Produced by F. C. Mims. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Dec. 31, 1922. Star, Catherine Calvert. Director, Hary O. Hoyt. Length, 5,848 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Based on the idea of rich man's son marrying beneath his station. Tells of a millionnaire's son who marries an actress, which precipitates a conflict with his father, who disinherits him. The parent offers the girl money to leave his son, but the young wife cannot pretend she ceases to care for her husband. Finally he connives with a man to lure her to a yacht, where they hope she will compromise herself, while the hus- band is brought to witness his wife's disgrace. His plans go awry and th* girl wins his respect. References: Reviewed Issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3387. Advertising: Page 3273, Dec. 30, 1922. THELMA. Produced by Chester Bennett Productions. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Star, Jane Novak. Director, Chester Bennett. Length, 6,497 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama. Laid in Norway and England. Based on Marie Corelli's novel. Thelma, a beautiful girl, living in a Norwegian peasant Til- lage, is accused by an old hag of being a witch. The hag turns the people against her. Lord Philip, who has been trying to escape marriage with Lady Clara, comes to the village and falls in love with Thelma. When she appears in London as his bride her reception arouses the jealousy of Philip's friends. Later, Lady Clara tells her Philip is unfaithful and succeeds in separating them. Eventually the lovers are happily reunited in Norway. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 2, 1922, page 2800. First Run Showings: Pages 3209, Dec. 23; 3369, Dec. 30. 1922; 66, Jan. t; 560, Feb. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 728, 740, Aug. 12; 2374, Nov. 11; 2594, Nov. 25; 2728-9. Dec. 2; 2846-7, Dec. 9; 2999, Dec. 16; 3154-5, Dec. 23; 3268-9, Dec. SO, 1922; 6-7, Jan. 6; 126-7. Jan. 13. 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 186, Jan. 13, 1923. THEY'RE OFF. Produced by New Era Productions Distributed by Anchor Film Distributors. Released Oct. 1. 1922. Star, Peggy O'Day. Director, Francis Ford. Length, 4,381 feet. Synopsis: Horse-racing drama. Story treats of a stolen baby — one of a pair of twins who grows up into a lovable, harum-scarum girl. The sister has become the wife of a Kentucky Colonel and she is as discontented as her twin is happy. The girls meet and the unhappy wife induces the other to mas- querade as herself. The half-brother involves her in scheme to throw the race. Threatened with exposure, she is tempted to accept the crooked plans of the Colonel's half-brother. With the Jockey injured, the girl rides the horse to victory. The wife, who has died in the meantime, gives the twin a chance to accept the Colonel's love. References: Reviewed issue March 18, 1922. page 1629. Advertising: Page 143. July 8. 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 99 THIRD ALAEM, THE. Produced by Emory Johnson. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Jan. 7. 1923. Star, Ralph Lewia. Director, Emory Johnson. Length, 7 reels. Synopsis: Melodramai founded on life of a fireman. Exposition of the; modern fire-fighters, the risks they undergo, the perils they confront in pur- suit of their duties. When motor apparatus is introduced in fire department Dan is retired. Unable to find other employment, he accepts job as laborer. He sees his old fire horse hitched to a cart, liater his son is accused of stealing' the horse and Dan is lodged in jail when he takes the blame. The son joins the department. There is a big fire. The doctor's daughter is saved by Dan's son. Dan gives valuable aid. In the end he is given charge of all the old fire horses and a little farm. His son wins the doctor's daughter. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 23, 1922, page 3226. First Run Showings: Pages 65, Jan. 6; 209, Jan. 20; 559, 561, Feb. 3; 685, Feb. 10; 818-9, Feb. 17; 929, Feb. 24; 1040, March 3; 1163, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1914-5, Oct. 14; 3145, Dec. 23, 1922; 143, Jan. 13; 242-3, Jan. 20; 403, Jan. 27; 1241, March 17, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 823, Feb. 17; 1282, March 17, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 454, Jan. 27; 702, Feb. 10; 825, 829, Feb. 17; 939, Feb. 24; 1049, March a; 1171, 1175, March 10; 1282, 1284, March 17, 1923. Window Displays: Page 1171, March 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 185, Jan. 13; 442, Jan. 27; 1168, March 10, 1923. THIRTY DAYS. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Jan. 8, 1922. Star, Wallace Reid. Director, James Cruze. Length, 4,930 feet. Synopsis: A farce comedy of the melodramatic type. Adapted from the play. In befriending a beautiful Italian woman, John Floyd incurs the jeal- ousy of her husband, a reservist who is leaving for Italy in 28 days. In seek- ing safety from the man, John gets his friend, Judge Hocker, to send him to jail for thirty days. He, however, finds the Italian there also. John is greatly embarrassed when his fiancee finds him there. He is pardoned just before the Italian is to sail. The Italian's wife warns John, who, with the aid of two prison pals, and his fiancee capture the villain, wrap him up in a rug and deliver him to the steamer bound for Italy. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 2, 1922, page 2799. First Run Showings: Pages 3207-8, 3210, Dec. 23, 1922; 63, Jan. 6; 185, 187, Jan. 13; 310-11, Jan. 20; 442, Jan. 27; 560, Feb. 3; 687, Feb. 10; 931, Feb. 24; 1089, March 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2779, May 20; 5. July 1; 2723, Dec. 2, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 938, Feb. 24, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 461-2, Jan. 27; 937, Feb. 24; 1045, 1065, March 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 3370, Dec. 30, 1922. THORNS AND ORANGE BLOSSOMS. Produced by Preferred Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Al Lichtman Corp. Released Dec. 10, 1922. With Kenneth Harlan, Estelle Taylor and Edith Roberts. Director, Louis Gasnier. Length, 6,971 feet. Synopsis: Heart interest drama. Based on stage play. Alan Randolph, betrothed to an American girl, becomes temporarily fascinated in Spain with Rosita Mendez, opera singer and popular idol of Spain. She becomes enam- ored of him and follows him to America, where he secretly weds Violet Beaton. American girl. Eventually a child is born. Rosita does not believe Alan married. A scuffle ensues and she suffers a gunshot wound in the shoul- der. Alan is found guilty and sentenced to five years. Rosita, still hopeful, repents and assists him in his escape. She acknowledges his innocence, on sight of the baby, and a pardon follows. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2680. First Run Showings: Pages 3210. Dec. 23, 1922; 312, Jan. 20; 560, 562, Feb. 3; 686, 688, Feb. 10; 817, Feb. 17; 929-30, Feb. 24; 1164, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 828, Aug. 19; 2622-3, Nov. 25; 2731, Dec. 2; 2890-1, Dec. 9; 3156-7, Dec. 23, 1922; three-page insert, Jan. 20; 997, March 3; 1123 March 10; 1226, March 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 928, Feb. 24, 1923. THREE WHO PAID. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Star, Dustin Farnum. Director, Colin Campbell. Length, 4,859 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Action and some romance. Young man is determined to avenge his brother's death when the latter is left to die in the desert. He starts out to make the three men responsible pay. One of them kills himself, another is killed by the hero in self-defence, while the third is punished in a fire from which he is rescued by the young man so that he will confess. Hero defends John Casper, a school teacher. It later develops that *' John " is a woman hiding from her husband who married her for her money. He protects the girl and wins her love. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 6, 1923, page 74. First Run Showings: Page 687, Feb. 10, 1923. 100 MOTION PICTURE NEWS THUNDERING HOOFS. Produced by New Era Productions. Distributed by Anchor Film Corp. Released Oct. 1. 1922. Star, Peggy O'Day. Director, Francis Ford. Length, 4,514 feet. Synopsis: Race-track drama which treats of Southern girl who returns to Kentucky after a long absence in a boarding school. She arrives just in time to keep an important entry in the Kentucky Derby from being forfeited through the evil intentions of a woman plotter. The girl mounts the horse with the discarded colors and wins the race. She also wins the contest in ;» race for a husband. References: Advertising: Page 143, July 8, 1922. TELL, WE MEET AGAIN. Produced by Dependable Pictures Corporation. Distributed by Associated Exhibitors. Released Oct. 15, 1922. With Mae Marsh, Norman Kerry and Martha Mansfield. Director, William Christy Cabanne. Length, 5,822 feet. Synopsis: Society and crook drama, melodramatic in spots. Suffering from nervous shock, Marion Bates, an orphan, is tricked into an insane asylum by her guardian. She escapes and becomes a cook for a gang of crooks. She wants to leave, however, when she learns of their identity, but agrees as a last favor to accompany them to the Spanish Inn. In the excitement she escapes. She falls in love with a youth after she is saved from the gang sent to kidnap her. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 14, 1922, page 1895. First Run Showings: Pages 3207, Dec. 23; 3369. 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 312. Jan. 20; 1040, March 3; 1165, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1593, Sept. 30; 1981-2, Oct. 21; 2493, Nov. 18; 2603, Nov. 25; 2739, Dec. 2, 1922; 653, Feb. 10; 1104, March 10. 1923. Exploitation: Pages 3198, Dec. 23, 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 101 TIMOTHY'S QUEST. Produced by Dirigo Films, Inc. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Featuring Joseph Depew and Helen Rowland. Director, Sidney Olcott. Length, 6,465 feet. Synopsis: Heart interest drama filled with sentiment and pathos. Kate Douglas Wiggin's story. Orphan of the slums, to avoid an asylum, runs away, taking a little girl with him, his quest being a real home and the* possibility of finding a mother. They hop off a freight car in the country and select a house, but the spinster living there declines to do any adoptingy Timothy pleads to be taken in for the sake of the baby girl, and as days go by the spinster's heart heroines softer. Eventually she yields and adopts both children. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 23. 1922, page 1506. First Run Showings: Page 2156, Oct. 28, 1922. Advertising: Pages 465, July 29; 578, Aug. 5; 833, Aug. 19; 1312-13, Sept. 16; 1700-1, Oct. 7; 2369, Nov. 11; 3273, Dec. 30, 1922. Exploitation: Page 2285, Nov. 4, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 3052, Dec. 16, 1922. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD. Produced by George Fitzmaurice. Distributed by Paramount. Released Oct. 29, 1922. With Betty Compson, Bert Lytell and Theodore Kosloff. Director, George Fitzmaurice. Length, 7,518 feet. Synopsis: A romance laid in the days of King James I of England and the colony of Jamestown, Virginia. From the novel by Mary Johnston. Lady Jocelyn Leigh, ward of King James I, to escape a hateful marriage with Lord Carnal, runs away on board a ** bride ship '* to Jamestown, Virginia. There she is married to Captain Percy, a prosperous planter. With the King's permission, Lord Carnal follows. The Captain is brought back and imprisoned. He escapes and in a duel kills Lord Carnal as he is about to marry Lady Joselyn. Eventually he is forgiven by the King and reunited to his wife. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 28, 1922, page 2174. First Run Showings: Pages 2277-8, Nov. 4; 2417-8, Nov. 11; 2537. 2539, Nov. 18; 2658-9, Nov. 25; 2788-9, Dec. 2; 2922, Dec. 9; 3052, Dec. 16; 3208, 3210. Dec. 23; 3370, 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 66, Jan. 6; 184, Jan. 13; 443, Jan. 27; 562, Feb. 3; 819, Feb. 17; 1164, March 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2766, May 20; 2904, May 27; 5, July 1; 669, Aug. 12; 1077, Sept. 2; 1305-6, Sept. 16; 1675, Oct. 7; 1943, Oct. 21; 2098, Oct. 28; 2591-2; Nov. 25, 1922; 125, Jan. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 574, Feb." 3, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 2544, Nov. 18; 2927, Dec. 9; 3200, Dec. 23, 1922; 72, Jan. 6; 462, Jan. 27; 1922; 1174, March 10, 1923. Window Displays: Page 1175, March 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 2277, Nov. 4, 1922. TOLL OF THE SEA. Produced by Technicolor Motion Picture Corp. Distrib- uted by Metro. Released Jan. 22, 1923. Featuring Kenneth Harlan and Anna May Wong. Director, Chester M. Franklin. Length, 6 reels. Synopsis: Romantic drama of the Orient. Photographed in natural colors by a new process of color photography. Story is founded on an old Chinese legend, which states the sea takes in pain and sorrow twice the amount of joy that it gives. An American is washed up by the waves and rescued by a Chinese girl. They fall in love and marry. Later, the American returns to 102 MOTION PICTURE NEWS his own country. He comes back on his honeymoon with his new bride, an American girl. The little Chinese girl is heart-broken. She gives her son to the American wife and walks into the water, sinks to the depths, thus paying her toll to the sea. Reference: Reviewed issue Dec. 9. 1922, page 2939. First Run Showings: Pages 2919. Dec. 9, 1922; 660-2, Feb. 3; 1163. March 10; 1271, March 17, 1923. Advertising: Four-page insert, Jan. 27, 1923. TOM MIX IN ARABIA. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Star, Tom Mix. Director, Lynn F. Reynolds. Length, 4,446 feet. Synopsis: A comedy romance. Cowboy meets pretty girl who specializes in dead language. She travels on to Arabia. The hero then tastes adventure when he is tossed out of his hammock by a speeding roadster which is driven by an Arabian prince, heir to the throne. The latter employs the cowboy to double for him in order to evade pursuing Arabs. He goes to Arabia and Incurs the enmity of another aspirant to the throne. This man has him kid- napped. He learns that the American girl is also held captive. Overpowering the outlaw band, he rescues the girl. The real Prince returns and the love rs prepare to leave for America. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 11, 1922, page 2431. First Run Showings: Pages 2659, Nov. 25; 3061, Dec. 16; 3210, Dec. 23, 1922; 63, Jan. 6; 686, Feb. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2636-7, Nov. 25, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 669, Feb. 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 185, Jan. 13; 312, Jan. 20, 1923. TOP O' THE MORNING. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Sept. 4, 1922. Star, Gladys Walton. Director, Edward Laemmle. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Romantic drama adapted from stage play by Anne Caldwell. Irish atmosphere. Irish colleen comes to America, where her father is suc- cessful, but, finding the suroundings of her new home distasteful and know- ing that his second wife is not kindly disposed toward her, she runs away. She takes a position in a banker's home as governess for his motherless little daughter and falls in love with him. When the matter of stealing of some bonds of which her brother has been unjustly accused and in which she inad- vertently becomes implicated, is cleared up, she finds the banker is also in love with her. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 9, 1922, page 1297. First Run Showings: Pages 1485, Sept. 23; 1887, Oct. 14; 2640, Nov. 18; 3049. Dec. 16, 1922. Advertising Pages 1U. July 8; 380, July 22; 573, Aug. 6; 934, Aug. 26; 1201, Sept. 9, 1922. Exploitation: Page 2280, Nov. 4, 1922. TOWN THAT FORGOT GOD, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Feb. 11, 1923. Featuring Jane Thomas, Ben Grauer and a special cast. Direc- tor, Harry Millarde. Length, 8,450 feet. Synopsis: Rural melodrama. Spectacular from the point of storm and flood climax. Teaches a lesson in simple faith. The story tells of a small boy. left an orphan, who becomes the property of the village. He is adopted by the town Squire, an unjust and cruel foster-father. He is mistreated, kicked about, and has but one friend, a simple rustic, who at one time loved his mother. The time comes when the wrath of the Almighty is wrought on this town in the form of a flood — and the orphan boy, who has been taught to have faith In his God, prays for the foregiveness of those who have sinned. In the end the boy, grown up, is a successful business man. References: Reviewed Issue Nov. 11, 1922, page 2432. First Run Showings: Pages 2416, Nov. 11, 1922; 688. Feb. 10; 929, 931, Feb. 24; 1040, March 8, 1923. Advertising: Insert, July 8, 1922; one-page insert, Jan. 6; three-page insert, Jan. 13; 410-11, Jan. 27; 625-7, Feb. 3; 646-7, Feb. 10; 780, Feb. 17; 899. Feb. 24; 1016, March 3; 1126, March 10, 1923. Exploitation: Page 1051, March 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 816, Feb. 17, 1923. TRIFLING WOMEN. Produced by Rex Ingram. Distributed by Metro. Re- leased Nov. 6. 1922. With Lewis Stone. Barbara La Marr, Edward Connelly and Ramon Novarro. Director, Rex Ingram. Length, 8 reels. Synopsis: Drama of three kinds of love. Story within a story. Tragedy is framework of plot. Zoreda, a crystal gazer, is in love with Ivan and desired by his father, the Baron. Ivan, believing Znreda faithless, leaves for the war. The Baron Introdnces her to Marquis Ferroni and Zareda transfers her affec- tion. The Baron in attempting to poison Ferroni is himself poisoned when BOOKING GUIDE 103 chimpanzee switches the glasses. Zareda and Ferronl are married. *Ta* returns from war and Zareda intrigues her husband into fighting a duel with him. Ferroni is mortally wounded, but by great will power manages to live long enough to cause the death of Ivan and Zareda. Story is related by Parisian novelist to his flirtatious daughter. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 14, 1922, page 1897. First Run Showings: Pages 1885, Oct. 14; 2660, Nov. 25; 2786, Dec. 2; 3049, 3051-2, Dec. 16; 3209-10, Dec. 23; 3369, Dec. 30, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 185-6. Jan. 13; 312, Jan. 20; 442-3. Jan. 27; 562, Feb. 3; 685 687, Feb. 10; 929-30, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1452, Sept. 23; three-page insert, Nov. 18, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 826, Feb. 17, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 3044, Dec. 16, 19.22; 68, Jan. 6; 190, Jan. 13; 699, 700, 702, Feb. 10. 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2922, Dec. 9, 1922; 311, Jan. 20; 443, Jan. 27, 1923. TRUXTON KING. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Star, John Gilbert. Director, Jerome Storm. Length, 5,613 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama adapted from the novel of the same name by George Barr McCutcheon. Based upon the mythical kingdom idea. Truxton King, an American in Graustark seeking adventure, scrapes an acquaintance with little prince and a meeting with the boy's charming aunt follows. Later he discovers that the revolutionists are seeking to overthrow the government and appoints himself her protector. The guardians of the young prince sus- pect him of being a spy. He is taken prisoner by the conspirators, but escapes to effect the rescue of the aunt and saves the kingdom. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 17, 1923, page 849. Advertising: Page 781, Feb. 17, 1923. — U — UNDER TWO FLAGS. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Nov. 6. 1922. Star, Priscllla Dean. Director, Tod Browning. Length, 8 reels. Synopsis: Romantic drama adapted from Ouida's novel. Blanche Bates starred in stage play. Story deals with adventures of English nobleman who leaves his own country in disgrace and enlists in the French army force that polices Algiers. Cigarette, daughter of the regiment, falls in love with him. Her affection is unrequited. Then she learns who the other woman is, learns his ldentitfy, and discovers a plot to annihilate her beloved troops. How, after a mad ride, she gives warning of Arabs approach and saves the man's life at the sacrifice of her own, completes the story. References: Reviewed issue Oct. 7, 1922, page 1771. First Run Showings: Pages 1745-6. Oct. 7; 1886, Oct. 14; 2020-2022, Oct. 21; 2156, Oct. 28; 2276-8. Nov. 4; 2418, Nov. 11; 2539, Nov. 18; 2658-9, Nov. 25; 2787-8, Dec. 2; 3050, Dec. 16; 3208, Dec. 23, 1922; 64, 66, Jan. 6; 310, Jan. 20; 561, Feb. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2907, May 27; 3101, June 10; 3199. June 17; 10, July 1; 118-9, July 8; 377. July 22; 575, Aug. 5; 816, Aug. 19; 933. Aug. 26; 1080, Sept. 2; 1203, Sept. 9; 1425, Sept. 23; 1569, Sept. 30; 1686-7, Oct. 7; 1815, Oct. 14; 1950, Oct. 21; 2111, Oct. 28; 2240, Nov. 4; 2615, Nov. 25; 3151, Dec. 23, 1922; 137, Jan. 13, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 2423, 2430. Nov. 11; 2663, Nov. 25, 1922; 190, Jan. 13; 702, Feb. 10; 826, Feb. 17; 1284, Mar. 17, 1923. Prologues: Pages 2028, Oct. 21, 1922; 1050, Mar. 3; 1172, Mar. 10, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 1378, Sept. 16; 2028, Oct. 21; 2543. Nov. 18; 2793, Dec. 2; 2931, 2933, Dec. 9; 3043, Dec. 16; 3197, Dec. 23, 1922; 73, Jan. 6; 449, Jan. 27, 1923. Window Displays: Page 2668, Nov. 25, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3050, Dec. 16; 3375, Dec. 30, 1922. — V — VALLEY OF SILENT MEN, THE. Produced by Cosmopolitan Productions. Dis- tributed by Paramount. Released Sept. 10, 1922. With Alma Rubens. Direc- tor, Frank Borzage. Length, 6,541 feet. Synopsis: Northwest Mounted drama, from the novel by James Oliver Cur- wood. Story based upon the pursuit of innocent parties. Corporal of the Mounted is suspected of murder. While convalescing in friend's cabin, he, thinking death is near, assumes the guilt. The Inspector arrests him later, but a girl rescues him, and together they escape. A short time after the Inspector is mysteriously murdered. The Mounted pursue the fugitives and capture them. Their freedom is assured when the real assassin confesses to the triple murder. 104 MOTION PICTURE NEWS References: Reviewed issue Sept. 9, 1922. page 1297. First Run Showings: Pages 1257, Sept. 9; 1371, Sept. 16; 1486. Sept. 23; 1609, Sept. 30; 1746. Oct. 7; 1886, 1888, Oct. 14; 2278, Nov. 4; 2417-8, Nov. 11; 2539-40, Nov. 18; 3370, Dec. 30. 1922. Advertising: Pages 2756, May 20; 3218, June 17; 3286. June 24; 5. July 1; 221, July 15; 669, Aug. 12; 1216, Sept. 9; 1460, Sept. 23; 3259, Dec. 30, 1922. Prologues: Page 203,6, Oct. 21, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 2168, Oct. 28; 2287, Nov. 4, 1922; 201, Jan. 13, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 1370, Sept. 16, 1922. VEILED WOMAN, THE. Produced by Renco Film Company. Distributed by Hodkinson. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Featuring Marguerite Snow. Director. Lloyd Ingraham. Length, 5,300 feet. Synopsis: Rural drama. Adapted from Myrtle Reed's novel. Story of a woman's blighted romance which is balanced with a counter romance. After an explosion in his laboratory, doctor leaves town when told his sweetheart, who is carried off unconscious, will be marred for life. Twenty-five years later the two people return to little town. Since that time doctor has married and his son is a practicing physician. The wife has died. During the years the woman has worn a veil. When the doctor asks her to marry him she refuses, lifts the veil and shows her beauty is unblemished. In a fit of remorse the doctor kills himself. Counter romance has happy ending. References: Reviewed issue June 24, 1922, page 3361. Advertising: Pages 13S6, Sept. 16; 1552, Sept. 30; 1696-7, Oct. 7; 1820, Oct. 14 j 1966, Oct. 21; 2104, Oct. 28, 1922. VILLAGE BLACKSMITH, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox. Released Jan. 1. 1923. Featuring William Walling and a Special Cast. Director, Jack Ford. Length, 7,540 feet. Synopsis: Story founded upon Longfellow's poem. Melodrama of small town featuring heart interest, sentiment and pathos. The village blacksmith is liv- ing in a God-fearing manner. He is happy until shadows bring evil gossip and the villainous skin-flint squire and his scapegrace son. The latter attempts to trifle with affections of smithy's daughter. Knowing she holds money belong- ing to church, he succeeds in stealing it. Desperate girl determines to drown herself, but her father saves her. Crippled son learns of duplicity and smithy forces confession from squire's son. His crippled son is cured and the daugh- ter gets man of her choice. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 18, 1922, page 2549. First Run Showings: Pages 64, 66, Jan. 6; 562, Feb. 3; 1273, Mar. 17. 1923. Advertising: Two-page insert, Jan. 6; 412-3, Jan. 27; 528, Feb. 3; 650, Feb. 10; 899, Feb. 24; 1127, Mar. 10, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 831, Feb. 17; 1172, March 10, 1923. Exploitation: Page 320, Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 561, Feb. 3; 686, Feb. 10, 1923. VOICE FROM THE MINARET, THE. Produced by Joseph M. Schenck. Dis- tributed by Associated First National. Released Jan.. 1923. Star, Norma Tal- madge. Director, Frank Lloyd. Length, 6,885 feet. Synopsis: Love story of India, the desert and London. Adapted from the novel by Robert Hichens. Lady Adrienne flees from her tyrant husband to England, but meets Andrew Fabian on the boat and falls madly in love with him. Fabian is on his way to accompany a pilgrimage through the holy land and persuades the lady to go also. Fabian has decided to become a minister. In the desert each confesses their love, but Adrienne is persuaded to give up Fabian. Lord Carlyle becomes ill and Adrienne accompanies him to London. His lordship stages a poison plot in order to force the two to confess their love. Lord Carlyle then dies and the two return to desert for their honeymoon. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 3, 1923, page 584. First Run Showings: Pages 688. Feb. 10; 816-9, Feb. 17; 929-30, Feb. 24; 1039-40, Mar. 3; 1271. Mar. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 964, Aug. 26, 1922; two-page insert, Feb. 17; 1146, Mar. 10; 1247, Mar. 17, 1923. Lobby Displays: Page 1169, Mar. 10, 1923. Prologues: Pages 1051. Mar. 3; 1174. Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 686, Feb. 10; 931. Feb. 24; 1164, Mar. 10; 1270. Mar. 17. 1923. Theatre Owners Will be Interested in the Announcements of Pages 25-26 BOOKING GUIDE 105 — w — WASTED LIVES. Produced by Mission Film Corp. Distributed by Second Na- tional Pictures. Released Jan. 10, 1923. Featuring Richard Wayne. Direc- tor, Clarence H. Geldert. Length, 4,874 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Son studies medicine to gratify wealthy mother, but has no desire to practice until by chance is called upon to save life of little child. From thence he forsakes society and plunges into study of chil- dren's diseases. Later marries, but is called to war as surgeon. Reported killed. Complications arise and son returns in nick of time to operate upon his mother, save his hospital and prevent his wife from marrying again. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 30, 1922, page 3384. WEB OF THE LAW, THE. Produced by Gibson and Dyer. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Feb. 25, 1923. Featuring Patricia Pal- mer and "Ranger Bill" Miller. Director, Tom Gibson. Length, 5,605 feet. Synopsis: Western drama. A Texas ranger suspects foul play is being done to father of heroine. He confides his identity to the father and poses as an employe. A villainous neighbor, to whom the father owes a note, plots to steal his cattle. Before starting on a trip to borrow money, the father's saddle is tampered with, causing his death, but the hero saves the cattle. He rescues the daughter from villainous hands and she becomes his wife. References: Reviewed issue March 31, 1923, page 1574. Advertising: Page 3273, Dec. 50, 1922. WEST OF CHICAGO. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Re-, leased Sept. 3, 1922. Star, Charles Jones. Directors, Scott Dunlap and C. R. Wallace. Length, 4,694 feet. Synopsis: A western romance. Scenes are laid along the Mexican border. Conroy Daly received word from his uncle to return home and manage his ranch. On his arrival, Cooksey, the foreman, tells him that his uncle is dead and he is in charge. Con does not reveal his identity in order to learn of the foreman's plans. Villain attempts to provide substitute heir and heiress. He forces sister of youth held on murder charge to assume role and invites Con to play the nephew. In final scene Con beats foreman, discloses his identity, as supposedly slain uncle returns. Girl accepts Con and her brother is freed. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 26. 1922, page 1022. First Run Showings: Pages 2023, Oct. 21; 2786, Dec. 2, 1922. Advertising: Insert, July 8; 324, July 22; 1105, Sept. 2, 1922. WEST VS. EAST. Produced and distributed by Sanford. Released Oct. 15. 1922. Star, Pete Morrison. Director, Marcel Perez. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Western drama. Through unknown condition in will young rancher loses his inheritance to million, which fact is unknown to bankrupt society leader, who lures him to Chicago in the hope of making him her son- in-law. He promptly falls in love with the daughter's companion, who is therefore turned out penniless and threatened with unspeakable fate. Young rancher, not knowing the condition of the will, sends her to the ranch, where many complications arise. An original will is later revealed which returns the youth's property to him and the culmination is a happy marriage. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 6, 1923, page 74. Advertising: Page 2918, May 27, 1922. M'HAT A WIFE LEARNED. Produced by Thomas H. Ince. Distributed by Associated First National. Released Feb., 1923. With Milton Sills, Marguerite De La Motte and John Bowers. Director, John Griffith Wray. Length, 6,200 feet. Synopsis: Domestic drama. Career versus married life furnishes theme. Husband and wife misunderstand each other — the wife developing a career as novelist and playwright, while the husband follows her to the city, where her story is to be dramatized. They drift apart and the husband turns to engi- neering projects. The wife returns to the West, accompanied by the dramatist. The two men are caught when the dam breaks, and the husband risks his life to save the other, thinking it means his wife's happiness. She learns, however, that she loves her husband. Both are saved. References: Reviewed issue Feb. 10. 1923, page 706. First Run Showings: Pages 819. Feb. 17; 1038. Mar. 3; 1270, Mar. 17, 1923 Advertising: Pages 981, Aug. 26; 2051, Oct. 21, 1922; 799, Feb. 17; 1248-9, Mar. 17, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 833, Feb. 17; 1272. Mar. 17, 1923. 106 MOTION PICTURE NEWS WHAT FOOLS MEN ARE. Produced by Pyramid Pictures. Inc. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Star, Faire Binney. Direc- tor. George Terwilliger. Length, 6,087 feet. Synopsis: Domestic drama carrying a triangle theme. From the play, "The Flapper," by Eugene Walter. Society flapper wins husband's love away from her literary sister and dabbles in men's hearts on the side. After she has toyed with his affections she encourages rich 'man's son to marry her. His wealthy father calls and buys the girl off. She flings the money at the youth and orders him to make a man of himself. Eventually, the girl comes to her senses and patches up the quarrel between husband and wife. She proves to the father that she is worthy of his son. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 9, 1922, page 2939. First Run Showings: Page 2919, Dec. 9, 1922. Advertising: Pages 471, July 29; 578, Aug. 5; 3273. Dec. 30, 1922; 158. Jan. 13, 1923. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE WOMEN. Produced by Daniel Carson Good- man. Distributed by Equity Pictures Corp. Released £ept. 15, 1922. All Star Cast. Director, R. William Neill. Length, 7.254 feet. Synopsis: Domestic drama. Jack Lee's domestic happiness was complete with his wife and child until an unscrupulous neighbor preached independence and freedom to his wife. Acquaintance with a young millionnaire was fol- lowed by a night life of gaiety. Jack, asking more money to keep pace with his wife's extravagance, loses his position. Mother and wifely instinct only returns with the desperate illness of the baby. She repents her folly and the story thus ends happily. References: Reviewed issue Aug. 12, 1922, page 787. First Run Showings: Pages 1608, 1610-11. Sept. 30; 2156. Oct. 28; 2275. Nov. 4; 2788, Dec. 2; 2922. Dec. 9; 3369, 3375, Dec. 30, 1922; 442, Jan. 27; 686, Feb. 10; 931, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2861, May 20; 3344, June 24; 67, July 1; 281, July 15; 846, Aug. 5; 1057. Aug. 26: 1633, Sept. 30; 2195, Oct. 28. 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 459. Jan. 27, 1923. Exploitation: Pages 3199, Dec. 23. 1922; 1052. March 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 2538, Nov. 18, 1922. WHEEL OF FORTUNE, THE. Produced by Peacocke Productions. Distributed by Anchor Film Distributors. Released Jan. 1, 1923. Star, Grace Darmond. Director. Capt. Leslie T. Peacocke. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Domestic drama featuring romantic complications as titled Englishman leaves his sweetheart to And service with his regiment In Africa. He meets with severe trials and is rescued by a young Portuguese girl. Her triends, thinking she has compromised herself, compel her to marry the young officer. A son Is born to them. He returns to England, called by the severe illness of his father. The latter begs him to marry his old sweetheart. He tries to explain, hut unexpected developments prevent. When he does marry the girl he Is saved from bigamy charge by his Portuguese bride having died. BOOKING GUIDE 107 WHEN DANGER SMILES. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Starring William Duncan and Edith Johnson. Director, William Duncan. Length, 6 reels. • Synopsis: Western melodrama, Ray Chapman, a mining official on a Irip through the Wrest, hits New Mexico and is roughly handled when he goes t<> the rescue of a man being robbed by some gunmen. Dazed, he wanders through the woods, until he comes to the home of Senor Francisco, where be is taken by Frania, the daughter, hidden from his pursuers, and allowed to escape when he gains strength. Jacob Holnar is a suitor for Frania's hand, but she hates him. He is the cause of an attempted murder and makes it appear that Ray is guilty. The supposed murdered man shows up. Holnar is killed attempting to escape, and the lovers are united. References: Reviewed issue October 28, 1922, page 2176. First Run Showings: Page 929, Feb. 24, 1923. Advertising: Page 2483, Nov. 18, 1922. WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER on page 108 WHEN LOVE COMES. Produced by Ray Carroll Productions. Distributed by Film Booking Offices of America, Inc. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Star, Helen Jerome Eddy. Director, William A. Seiter. Length, 4,500 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama having a rural background. Young engineer prepares to leave town when his offer to build dam is turned down. His sweetheart, who had accepted his proposal of marriage, is prevented from keeping appointment with him by the sudden death of her father. Five years elapse and the girl is broken-hearted. The youth returns with his child and tells his old sweetheart his wife proved unfaithful. She accepts his love. The wife turns up to make things unpleasant. In the end the latter loses her life when caught by accident in onrush of water through bursting of dam. References: Reviewed Issue Dec. 16, 1922, page 3064. Advertising: Pages 728, 736, Aug. 12; 2633. Nov. 25; 2865, Dec. 9; 2982-3, Dec. 16; 3315, Dec. 30, 1922. WHEN THE DESERT CALLS. Produced by Pyramid Pictures, Inc. Distributed by American Releasing Corporation. Released Oct. 8, 1922. Featuring Violet Heming. Director, Ray C. Smallwood. Length, 6,159 feet. Synopsis: Romantic drama of the desert. Attractive cabaret entertainer is pursued by bad " man about town." She marries a sterling young chap ami they eventually are found to be living in the Orient, where the husband is employed in a bank. Then- fifth anniversary celebration is interrupted by the man turning up again. He continues his pursuit and frames the husband on a forgery through the use of a man who is so like him that when the "dupe" commits suicide it is believed to be the bank man. At the last it is discovered the innocent man answered the call of the desert and became a " sheik " and is ultimately reunited with the supposed widow. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 2. 1922, page 2797. First Run Showings: Page 2657, Nov. 25, 1922. Advertising: Pages 468. July 29; 578, Aug. 5; 3273, Dec. 30, 1922. Exploitation: Page 2928, Dec. 9, 1922. 108 MOTION PICTURE NEWS WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER. Produced by Cosmopolitan Produc- tions. Distributed by Paramount. Released Feb. 4, 1923. Star, Marion Davies. Director, Robert G. Vignola. Length, 11,618 feet. • Synopsis: Spectacular, romantic drama. Adapted from Charles Major's novel. With a background of pomp, ceremony and description of hawr women in the reign of King Henry vm were at the mercy of his selfish lusts and ambitions. Story deals with the plight of Princess Mary, sister of Henry VIH, who is forced by her brother into a marriage with Louis XII, King of France. She consents to the marriage to save her lover from death. A short time later the aged King dies, and Mary eventually finds happiness with the man of her choice, Charles Brandon, an officer of the guard. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 30, 1922, page 1622. First Run Showings: Pages 1745. Oct. 7; 2156-7, Oct. 28; 2276, Nov. 4; 2417. 2419, Nov. 11; 2538-9, Nov. 18; 2660. Nov. 25; 2789. Dec. 2; 2922. Dec. 9; 3050. Dec. 16, 1922; 64, Jan. 6; 309-10, Jan. 20; 442-3, Jan. 27; 559, Feb. 3; 687-8, Feb. 10; 818, Feb. 17; 1039-41. March 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1690, Oct. 7; 1944. Oct. 21; 2100. Oct. 28; five-page insert Dec. 23. 1922; eight-page insert, Jan 13; 240, Jan. 20; 782, Feb. 17, 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 564, Feb. 8; 822, Feb. 17; 936, Feb. 24; 1284, March 17. 1923. Prologues: Pages 1758. Oct. 7, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 2792, 2796, Dec. 2. 1922; 70, Jan. 6; 316. 318, Jan. 20; 449. 453, Jan. 27; 573. Feb. 3; 699. Feb. 10; 828, Feb. 17; 937, Feb. 24; 1176, March 3; 1283, March 17, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 2280, Nov. 4; 2672, Nov. 25, 1922; 201, Jan. 13; 573. Feb. 3; 697, Feb. 10; 1048, March 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 2660, Nov. 25; 928, Feb. 24. 1923. WHILE JUSTICE WAITS. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Star, Dustin Farnum. Director, Bernard J. Dunning. Length, 4,762 feet. Synopsis: Western mining towfn melodrama. Star enacts the role of an outlaw who is not a criminal, but a man who joins the band to seek a man who stole his wife. He strikes it rich in the gold mines and is eager to get back his wife to surprise her with his good fortune. Then comes a lapse of four years of frantic searching. He finds his little son. Together they con- tinue the search. Eventually he finds his wife in a small mining town. A fight with the interloper, in which the boy is wounded, follows. The wife explains that she had been tricked into going away. The husband, undef- *t a ndingly, forgives her and the family starts life anew. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 9, 1922, page 2943. WHILE PARIS SLEEPS. Produced by Maurice Tourneur. Distributed by Hodkinson. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Featuring Lon Chaney. Director, Maurice Tourneur. Length. 6 reels. Synopsis: Melodrama of intrigue and jealous passion. Adapted from Pan's " The Glory of Love." A sculptor in the Latin Quarter of Paris harbors an unrequited passion for his model. The latter meets young American tourist and they become infatuated. The youth's father pleads with girl to give him up and she agrees if she may be permitted to have one evening of happiness during the Mardi Gras festival. The jealous sculptor enlists the aid of half- crazed keeper of wax museum to dispose of American youth. The boy is kidnapped and tortured, but rescued in the nick of time. The young people finally receive the father's blessing. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 27, 1923. page 470. First Run Showings: Page 1041, March 3. 1923. Advertising: Front Cover, March 3, 1923. WHILE SATAN SLEEPS. Produced by Famous Players. Distributed by Para- mount. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Star, Jack Holt. Director, Joseph Henabery. Length, 6,069 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama. Based on the novel, " The Parson of Panamint," by Peter B. Kyne. Story of crook's redemption. Plenty of heart interest and sentiment. Burglar escapes from prison and goes to town called Panamint disguised as a minister. The town needs a clergyman, and the crook, a son of a bishop, thinks he fills the bill. His intentions are to rob the bank after he has won the confidence of the churchgoers, bnt instead reforms himself and all the unruly element to boot. Eventually falls in love with the saloon-keeper's daughter and makes a confession. After his pardon Panamint welcomes him with open arms. References: Reviewed issue July 8, 1922, page 200. First Run Showings: Pages 166-7. July 8; 716, Aug. 12; 873-4. Aug. 19; 1008-9. Aug. 26; 1137. Sept. 2; 1259-60. Sept. 9; 1371. Sept. 16; 1487. Sept. 23; 1609. Sept. 30; 1887, Oct. 14: 2023. Oct. 21; 2539. Nov. 18; 2921, Dec. 9, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1180, Feb. 25; 1790. March 25; 2758, May 20; 5, July 1; 221. July 15; 669. 671. Aug. 12. 19*22. Bxploltation: PagcH 1497. Sept. 23; 1616, Bept. 30; 1761, Oct. 7; 1 894. Oct 14; 2036. Oct. 21; 2542, Nov. 18, 1922. What a Small Town Exhibitor Says: — I SCRAPED up all the loose change I could get hold of and booked this picture. I borrowed a few extra dollars from my wife for extra advertising. She kicked on letting me have it, and said I should have taken the money I paid for the picture and bought a new Ford. I had the picture pretty well advertised, and on the opening I went down to the show all set for the usual costume flop. Like most small town exhibitors, I had very little faith in costume pic- tures. The show was scheduled to start at 7:45 p. m. About dark they started to come, the lame, the halt, the rich and the poor — in automobiles, vehi- cles and on foot. They seemed to come from every direction, and most of them all at once. At 7:15 the standing room was all sold and we were turning them away. The attendance held up each night and for the one matinee. In my ten years as an exhibitor I have never shown a picture that gave the general satisfaction that this one did. I had nothing but praise from everyone who saw it. Mr. Exhibitor, if you want a picture that will give your house more prestige than it has ever had, I advise you to get this one. R. W. HICKMAN, Lyric Theatre Greenville, 111. MARION DA VIES in "When Knighthood Was in Flower" By Charles Major. Settings by Joseph Urban. Directed by Robert Vignola A COSMOPOLITAN PRODUCTION A PARAMOUNT PICTURE 109 110 MOTION PICTURE NEWS WHITE HEM.. Produced by Charles E. Bartlett Prod. Distributed by Aywon Film Corp. Released Sept. 1, 1S22. Star. Richard Travers. Director. Bernard Siebel. Length, 4,750 feet. Synopsis: Northern Canadian melodrama. In region called " White Hell " Dave Mauley leads a »-lran, law-abiding life to the disgust of the barroom element, especially Hart Kelly, who covets Helen Allen, but knows Dave is the favored man. A plot to convince Helen of Dave's infidelity Anally falls, but gives Helen much concern. A counter plot regarding early experiences of Helen's father is rleared by Dave, the community improved and the couple happily united. References: Reviewed issue May 27, 1922, page 2973. Advertising: Page 2039, April 8, 1922. WHITE SHOULDERS. Produced by Preferred Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Associated First National. Released October, 1922. Star, Katherine Mac- Donald. Director, Tom Forman. Length, 5,966 feet. Synopsis: Southern society drama. Anto wreck is a climax. George Kibbe Turner's story. Deals with a mother who is determined that her daughter shall not have to suffer the privations she herself has experienced for the lack of money. To this end she lays plans to catch a rich man for the girl, but he presumably is only a poor racing driver. In the end it turns oat that he is one of the richest men in the State, so all is well for daughter and mother. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 4, 1922, page 2295. First Run Showings: Pages 2278, Nov. 4; 2419, Nov. 11; 2788, Dec. 2; 2922, Dec. 9; 3208, Dec. 23; 3368, 3370, Dec. 30, 1922; 562, Feb. 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 974, Aug. 26; 1118, Sept. 2; 1867, Oct. 14; 2129-30, Oct. 28, 1922; insert, Feb. 17, 1923. WHO ARE MY PARENTS? Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Special Cast. Director, J. Searle Dawley. Length, 8,361 feet. Synopsis: Drama of human emotions. Pointing a moral that woman's highest ideal should be motherhood. Setting forth the lives of two women, one seeking .motherhood, the other shunning it. Betty Lewis is secretly married to Bob Hale when her father objects to her choice. The young hus- band is killed. After the birth of her baby Betty is told by her father that it died. She later marries Ken Tyler. At her father's instructions she keeps her past secret. Herself unhappy, she tries to induce her sister to adopt a child. In an orphanage she finds her own baby. On learning the truth her husband denounces her, but later relents. Happiness and understanding come to all concerned through the love of little children. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 2, 1922, page 1165. First Run Showings: Pages 1484, Sept. 23; 2660. Nov. 25; 2786, Dec. 2; 2921, Dec. 9, 1922; 186, Jan. 13, 1923. Advertising: Page insert, July 8; 325, July 22; 2752-3, Dec. 2; 2880-1. Dec. 9, 1922. Exploitation: Pages 2167, Oct. 28, 1922; 314, Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 2919, Dec. 9, 1922. WILDNESS OF YOUTH. Produced and distributed by Graphic Film Corp. Released Sept. 29, 1922. With Virginia Pearson, Harry T. Morey, Mary Anderson and Joseph Stryker. Director, Ivan Abramson. Length, 7,370 feet. Synopsis: Drama of youth. Spoiled and wayward son of once wealthy parents is rival of stock broker for love of wild, wilful daughter of wealthy father. Broker Is found dead day his engagement Is announced to girl. The youth Is found guilty of murder in first degree, but later liberated when the justified murder is confessed by another. Wildness of youth terminates in the avowed love of the young couple. References: Reviewed Issue Sept. 2, 1922, page 1163. Advertising: Pages 1232, Sept. 9; 1643, Sept. 30, 1922. Prologues: Page 1378, Sept. 16, 1922. WITHOUT COMPROMISE. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Star, William Farnum. Director, Emmett J. Flynn Length, 5,176 feet. Synopsis: Western melodrama based upon crooked politics. A Senator, who controls the government of a small Western town, Is determined to- embarrass his political opponent. The latter dies, leaving his work — the fulfillment of law and order — to the Sheriff and also entrusting his daughter to his care. The girl is killed and the Sheriff vows vengeance. He captures the man. The Senator, thinking to defeat him at the election, incites his followers, led by his son, to lynch the wounded criminal. The Sheriff insists on the law taking Its course and kills the Senator's son withstanding the attack. The criminal dies. Sheriff arrests the Senator, who escapes, leaving his daughter, whom the Sheriff loves, in his care. References: Reviewed Issue Nov. 4, 1922, page 2290. BOOKING GUIDE 111 First Run Showings: Pages 2788, Dec. 2; 2921, Dec. 9. 1922; 559, 561, Feb. 21, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1976-7, Oct. 21; 2120-21, Oct. 28, 1922. Newspaper Displays: Page 817, Feb. 17, 1923. WOLF LAW. Produced and distributed by Universal. Released Oct. 23. 1922. Star, Frank Mayo. Director, Stuart Paton. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Melodrama. Tells of the days of outlawry in the Ozark Moun- tains— 1870 or thereabouts. Son of aristocratic Southerner gets into a " jam over a horse race which he has won. The loser insults him and the youth uses his gun. Thinking he has killed him, he escapes to the mountains. Discovers himself in a lfind ruled by a tyrant, bent on killing the judge who sent his brother to prison. He save9 the judge and his daughter from the villain and his band. Returns home to clear himself of a theft charge and learns the man he shot did not die. References: Reviewed issue October 28, 1922, page 2173. First Run Showings: Pages 2416. Nov. 11; 2539, Nov. 18; 3052, Dec. 16, 1922. Advertising: Pages 1570-1, Sept. 30; 1953, Oct. 21; 2109, Oct. 28; 2242, Nov. 4; 2362, Nov. 11; 2504, Nov. 18, 1922. WOLVES OF THE BORDER. Produced and distributed by Phil Goldstone. Released, Jan. 15, 1923. Star, Franklyn Farnum. Director, Alvin J. Neltz. Length, '5 reels. Synopsis: Western comedy-drama. In the Western cow country a mys- terious band of men were harassing the ranchers. Their leader, known only as " The Wolf," was secure in the confidence of the countryside, posing as a well-to-do rancher. Only one ranch in the district refused to pay tribute to " The Wolf " and his pack, the El Fanita Rancho, owned by Dick Donaldson. The arrival of Dick's Aunt Martha and a friend, Mary Wagner, makes Dick more determined than ever to catch " The Wolf." Then follows a series of fights between Dick and his men and " The Wolf's " gang. Dick finally tri- umphs and delivers the man to the Sheriff. WOMAN CONQUERS, THE. Produced by Preferred Pictures, Inc. Distributpd by Associated First National. Released December, 1922. Star, Katherine MacDonald. Director, Tom Forman. Length, 5,102 feet. Synopsis: Dramatic story of a society girl who is suddenly plunged into the dangers and hardships of life at a fur post in the Hudson Bay country. Deals with Ninon Le Compte, a New York social leader, who is weary oZ idling her days away in frivolity. Her uncle dies and leaves her large fur interests in the far North. When she arrives there she finds her uncle's partner, Lazar, a half-breed, has been trying to steal the estate from her. The struggles of the girl and the brutal backwoodsman forms the basis of the action. She is triumphant and accepts the Eastern youth who aids in- ner fight. References: Reviewed issue March 10, 1923, page 1186. First Run Showings: Pages 3050, 3052, Dec. 16; 3369, Dec. 30, 1922; 1039. March 3, 1923. Advertising: Pages 974-5, Aug. 26; 1118, Sept. 2; 1867, Oct. 14; 2130. Oct. 28, 1922; one-page insert, Jan. 20; insert, Feb. 17. 1923. WOMAN HE LOVED, THE. Produced by J. L. Frothingham. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Star, William V. Mong. Director, Edward Sloman. Length, 5.200 feet. Synopsis: Heart interest drama based upon family separation. Much sentiment and character study. Russian Jew suffers from pogrom in Russia, but escapes to America. He ekes out a living as a New York peddler. His wife leaves him, taking with her their little boy. Some years later the father purchases a farm in the West, but again suffers hardships through fire. Dis- covers his boy and is reconciled to his wife. He becomes instrumental in saving the youth's fiancee from disgrace. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 16, 1922, page 1387. First Run Showings: Page 2921. Dec. 9, 1922. Advertising: Pages 467, July 29; 578, Aug. 5; 1556, Sept. 30; 2228-9, Nov. 4; 3273, Dec. 30. 1922. WOMAN OF BRONZE. THE. Produced by Samuel Zierler Photoplay Corp. Distributed by Metro. Released Feb. 26, 1923. Star, Clara Kimball Young. Director, King Vidor. Length, 5,643 feet. Synopsis: Adapted from French novel by Henry Kistaemaecher. Star plays the role of a sculptor's wife, who attempts to keep the love of her husband despite his affair with a girl who is his model for central figure in a Victory Memorial which he is to submit in a contest. A close attachment has grown up between Sylvia, the model, and Leonard Hunt, the sculptor. Despite Vivian's appeals Len insists he cannot live without Sylvia. H« must go away 112 MOTION PICTURE NEWS with her, and he does. Months later Len returns — a penitent and wiser mun, realizing Vivian is his real inspiration. She goes to Italy. There is a happy reconciliation when Len follows and wins the prize. References: Reviewed issue April 21, 1923, page 1953. First Run Showings: Page 1041, Mar. 3, 1923. Advertising: Three-page insert. Mar. 17, 1923. WOMAN'S WOMAN, A. Produced by Albion Productions. Distributed by Allied Prod. & Dist. Corp. Released Sept. 24, 1922. Star, Mary Alden. Director. Charles Giblyn. Length, 7,892 feet. Synopsis: Domestic drama. Adapted from Mrs. Nalbro Hartley's Saturday. Evening Post story. Story of home, carrying much heart interest. Shunted to one side by every member of her family except her son, Densie Plummer decides her family does not need her, and sets out to develop her own person- ality. She succeeds, becoming a national figure. But in the meantime her family, without her guidance, disintegrates. Her son's death at the hands of the man who wronged his sister, brings her to the conviction that the trouble with her own people is that they lack a home. She gives up her career and again becomes the homemaker. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 30, 1922, page 1624. First Run Showings: Pages 1885, Oct. 14; 2023, Oct. 21; 2660, Nov. 25; 2920, Dec. 9, 1922; 310, Jan. 20, 1923. Advertising: Pages 1680, Oct. 7; 1834, Oct. 14; 1964, Oct. 21; 2116, Oct. 28. 1922. WOMAN WHO FOOLED HERSELF, THE. Produced by Edward A. MacManus. Distributed by Associated Exhibitors. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Featuring May Allison and Robert Ellis. Directed by Charles A. Logue and Robert Ellis. Length, 5,401 feet. Synopsis: Romance and high finance coupled together in story with love the conquering element. New York chorus girl, out of work, accepts a proposition as cabaret dancer in a South American cafe. She is the choice of a group of frenzied financiers to mulct a young Latin out of his money. She falls in lov« with the youthful Don and regrets her bargain. After some complication* *li< induces the leader of the group to return the contract she has caused the hern to make. Wben she squares herself, she becomes his wife. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 25, 1922, page 2680. First Run Showings: Pages 2538, Nov. 18; 2786, Dec. 2, 1922; 560, Feb. 3; 688. Feb. 10; 819, Feb. 17; 1038, Mar. 3. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2252-3, Nov. 4; 3153, Dec. 23, 1922; 519, Feb. 3; 1013. Mar. 3, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 440, Jan. 27, 1923. WOMEN MEN MARRY. Produced by Edward Dillon Productions. Distributed by Truart Film Corp. Featuring E. K. Lincoln and Florence Dixon. Director, Edward Dillon. Length, 5,400 feet. Synopsis: Society drama. Rich man loses his wife and child and adopts the infant of his servants — the child to be reared as his own. Her aunt has social ambitions for her and takes her to London, where plans are made to marry off to an impoverished lord. On return voyage she is accidentally thrown into contact with youth who is working his passage. Eventually, he comes Into her house as servant, and when her father dies his will establishes her as child of servants. Ills mercenary wife ejects her and she goes to live with parents. A second will is read and the girl comes into a good fortune. References: Advertising: Page 2393, Nov. 11, 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 113 WORLD'S APPLAUSE, THE. Produced by William de Mille. Distributed by Paramount. Released Jan. 29, 1923. With Bebe Daniels and Lewis Stone. Director, William de Mille. Length, 6,526 feet. Synopsis: Highly dramatic story revealing gay life behind the Broadway footlights and the tinsel world of society. The theme of the picture treats ol the widespread passion for publicity that animates certain folk in public 1 if** and of the evil consequences that befall when scandal comes. It seeks to show that the public is ever ready to condemn any one whose name is linked with scandal. Actress's passion for publicity involves her in great trouble, but she is saved through the self-sacrifice and heroism of the man whose love shr scorned. References: Reviewed issue Jan. 13, 1923, page 229. First Run Showings: Pages 441, Jan. 27; 685, 687-8, Feb. 10; 816-818-9, Feb. 17; 929-31. Feb. 24; 1040, Mar. 3; 1163. Mar. 10, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2783, May 20; 2904, May 27; 5, July 1; 2975, Dec. 16, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 1174, Mar. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 930, Feb. 24; 1039, Mar. 3; 1272, Mar. 17, 1923. WORLD'S A STAGE, THE. Produced and distributed by Principal Pictures. Released Nov. 1, 1922. Star, Dorothy Phillips. Director, Colin Campbell. Length, 5,700 feet. Synopsis: An Elinor Glyn romance which reveals the story of a screen star's life in Hollywood. Eternal triangle figures, as does much human interest. Star of Shakespearian troupe which becomes stranded in small western mining town appeals to motion picture director on location in the camp. Through the influence of wealthy miner she becomes a screen celebrity. Love comes to her in Hollywood and she marries a young wastrel. Her husband, however, makes her life a nightmare, and after a series of misfortunes she finds happiness with miner after her husband's tragic death in an auto wreck. References: Reviewed issue Dec. 2. 1922. page 2800. First Run Showings: Pages 441-2, Jan. 27; 562. Feb. 3; 817. Feb. 17, 1923. Advertising: Pages 2244, Nov. 4; 3158, Dec. 23, 1922; one-page insert, Feb. 10, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Page 559. Feb. 3, 1923. YOSEMITE TRAIL, THE. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corp. Released Sept. 24, 1922. Star, Dustin Farnum. Director, Bernard J. Durning. Length, 4,735 feet. Synopsis: Melodrama on triangle theme. Yosemite Valley serves as back- ground for production. Youth and his cousin both love the same girl. They draw for privilege of first proposal and former wins. However, the cousin double-crosses him and wins the girl. Hero goes away, but returns a year later to discover that his rival is mistreating his lost sweetheart. Husband becomes bandit, is suspected of robbing the stage and accuses hero, who is arrested. In trying to escape husband is shot and his dying confession paves way for happy ending. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 30, 1922, page 1622. 114 MOTION PICTURE NEWS First Run Showings: Pages 1887. Oct. 14; 2021. Oct. 21, 1922; 64, Jan. 6; 687, Feb. 10, 1923. Advertising: Page 1457, Sept. 23, 1922. Lobby Displays: Page 1046. Mar. 3. 1923. YOU NEVER KNOW. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Star, Earle Williams. Director, Robert Ensminger. Length, 5 reels. Synopsis: Romantic mystery drama dealing with the workings of the Fed- eral Secret Service, Plot centers around a South American revolution. Eddie Manning, a mysterious habitue of a South American cafe, befriends a little urchin when he is knocked down by Miriam Folansbee's automobile. The girl engages him as her chauffeur. He learns that she is being wooed by the leader of the republic's insurrectionists, who is trying to inveigle her father into a scheme of shipping arms abroad. After a series of adventures, Manning gets evidence convicting the rascal and wins the girl. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 18, 1922, page 2550. Advertising: Page 2485, Nov. 18, 1922. YOUNG RAJAH, THE. Produced by Famous Players-Lasky. Distributed by Paramount. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Star, Rodolph Valentino. Director, Philip Rosen. Length, 7,705 feet. Synopsis: Spectacular love-drama, embodying college life, home life and life in the Orient. From the play and novel, " Amos Judd." A Hindu prince, as a child, is smuggled out of India to save his life. Is brought to America and placed under the care of a New England family. Known as Amos Judd, the boy grows up and becomes an athletic hero at Harvard. His love affair with a young heiress is broken off when he is kidnapped by emissaries from India, who bring him back to oust a usurper of the throne and he assumes his posi- tion. He is about to sacrifice his love for the American girl when a series of unexpected happenings bring things out happily. References: Reviewed issue Nov. 18, 1922, page 2549. First Run Showings: Pages 2537, Nov. 18; 2657. 2659-60. Nov. 25; 2787-9. Dec. 2; 2920-22, Dec. 9; 3050, 3052, Dec. 16; 3207. 3209-10. Dec. 23; 3369, Dec 30, 1922; 65, Jan. 6; 186, Jan. 13; 442, Jan. 27. 1923. Advertising: Pages 2769, May 20; 5, July 1; 1077, Sept. 2; 1811, Oct. 14; 2215, Nov. 4; 2593, Nov. 25; 3259. Dec. 30, 1922; 125, Jan. 13. 1923. Lobby Displays: Pages 3038, Dec. 16, 1922; 197, Jan. 13; 313, Jan. 20; 462, Jan 27 1923 Exploitation: Pages 2925, 2927, Dec. 9. 1922; 448, 461, Jan. 27, 1923. Window Displays: Pages 72, Jan. 6; 316, Jan. 20, 1923. Newspaper Displays: Pages 3051, Dec. 16, 1922; 186, Jan. 13; 558, Feb. n. 1923. YOUTH MUST HAVE LOVE. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corp. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Star, Shirley Mason. Director, Joseph Franz. Length, 4,368 feet. Synopsis: A melodrama. Marvin and his friend, Hibbard, seek a loan from the latter's uncle. During fheir visit to the man's home they overhear Earl stannard quarrel with the old man. After Stannard leaves, young Hibbard endeavors to steal his uncle's money. In a light the uncle is killed. Young Hibbard accuses Stannard of the crime. Marvin, father of Stannard's sweet- heart, through fear of being implicated, keeps silent. Eventually, the cowardb father overcomes his fear and discloses the guilty friend. References: Reviewed issue Sept. 23. 1922. page 1506. First Run Showings: Pages 2659. Nov. 25, 1922; 309. Jan. 20; 686. Feb. 10; SI 6. Feb. 17, 1923. Advertising: Page 1567, Sept. 30, 1922. YOUTH TO YOUTH. Produced and distributed by Metro. Released Oct. 1«. 1922. With Blllie Dove. Director, Emile Chautard. Length. 6 reels. Synopsis: Romantic story of stage life. Concerns musical comedy star, idol of Broadway. She quits her career when she learns of belief that her rela- tions with wealthy promoter have been more than friendly. To escape unjust scandal she accepts position with troupe in Middle West, who uses floating boat as theatre. She meets a young farmer and they fall in love. In in* effort to make her famous he reveals her whereabouts. Promoter seeks to force her return and brings about misunderstanding between lovers. Confess- ing truth, promoter suys: " Youth goes to youth." Girl turns down big offer and remuins with farmer sweetheart. 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I If you, as a "NEWS" BOOSTER know other theatre men who are ■ j (over) g Illlllllllllllllllllllli 116 SERIALS AROUND THE WORLD IN 18 DAYS. Produced and distributed by Unive"f"J- Starring William Desmond. Director, Reeves Eason. Released Jan. 1. 19^*- Length, 12 two-reel episodes. . Synopsis: Modern version of Jules Verne's novel, "Around the World in Eighty Days." Phineas Fogg 3d, supposed to be a grandson of Verne s famous circumnavigator, makes a flying trip around the world to get voting proxies from various stockholders of a great fuel company. He uses the latest speed inventions on his trip, including aeroplanes, express trains, air-mobile, speed boats and submarine expresses. He meets with a series of adventures,, as the result of obstacles placed in his path by persons anxious to prevent his getting the proxies. He is accompanied by his sweetheart. IN THE DAYS OF BUFFALO BILL. Produced and distributed by Universal Starring Art Acord. Director, Edward Laemmle. Released Sept. 11, 1922. Length, 18 two-reel episodes. Synopsis: Historical drama of America in the making — when buffaloes and Indians roamed the plains — when the pony express carried the mail across the Rockies — when Buffalo Bill established himself as the country's greatest scout. Views of Lincoln's cabinet. Depicts the glamour attached to the stirring days of the sixties and seventies. Enough fiction to provide story interest. Romance and adventure. Reviewed issue Sept. 16, 1922, page 1390. PLUNDER. Produced by Geo. B. Seitz. Inc. Distributed by Pathe. Starring Pearl White. Director George B. Seitz. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Length. 15 episodes. (No. 1 three reels; balance, two reels each.) Synopsis: Mystery story of New York City. Skyscraper in the Wall Street district furnishes a theme — for way down underground a treasure of fabulous wealth was hidden long ago when pirates and Indians carried on warfare at the foot of Manhattan Island. A villainous gentleman who knows the secret attempts to secure all the stock in the building. Pearl is a big stockholder, and with the aid of a mysterious " Mister Jones," she attempts to beat the villain at his own game and gets to the bottom of the mystery. Reviewed issue Dec. 16, 1922, page 3066. RADIO KING, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Starring Roy Stewart. Director, Robert Hill. Released Oct. 30, 1922. Length, 10 two- reel episodes. « Synopsis: Dealing with and founded on the modern discovery. Scientific and instructive material interwoven with romance. Story concerns Bradley Lane, who is aiding and protecting John Leyden, government radio expert, in his experiments. Marnee, an electrical wizard and leader of a group of interna- tional radicals, seeks to steal Leyden's inventions and overthrow the govern- ment. Conflict between two forces forms basis of action. Reviewed issue Sept. 30, 1922, page 1626. SOCIAL BUCCANEER, THE. Produced and distributed by Universal. Starring Jack Mulhall. Director, Robert Hill. Released Jan. 8, 1923. Length, 10 two-reel episodes. Synopsis: Romantic adventure story. Star is presented in dual characteri- zations. First appears as a society fop and later as a returned doughboy who fights to save his father, a bank president, and to restore a vast sum of money to a foreign country. The " ways and means " of high finance in Wall Street, the methods of international crooks, who operate on a big scale, and the intrigues of capitalists in little European kingdoms are pictured. New York and the imaginary kingdom of Thorwald in Central Europe serve as a back- ground. SPEED. Produced by Geo. B. Seitz. Inc. Distributed by Pathe. Starring Charles Hutchison, with Lucy Fox. Director, George B. Seitz. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Length, 15 episodes (No. 1, three reels; balance, two reels each). Synopsis: Adventure drama written by the star. " Speed " Stansbury is accused of taking money from a bank and an attempt of murder charge. The man who can prove his alibi has fled to South America. He is a tool of the man responsible for placing " Speed " in false light. A chase to bring him back gets under way. It includes hairbreath escapes and adventures on land, sea and air. Fights with a man-eating alligator and a shark — a leap from an aeroplane to a fast-moving train are among the highlights. " Speed) " Anally wins out and conquers his enemies. Reviewed issue Sept. 23, 1922, page 1507. 117 SHORT LENGTH SUBJECTS Dramas — A — ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, THE. Produced by Stoll Film Ltd. Distributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Starring Eille Norv Directed by Maurice Elvey. Length, 2 reels. C opper Beeches, The. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Empty House, The. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Priory School, The. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Resident Patient, The. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Solitary Cyclist, The. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Tiger of San Pedro, The. Released Oct. 1, 1 922. — L — LEATHER PUSHER SERIES. Produced and distributed by Universal. Starring Reginald Denny. Director, Harry Pollard. Length. 2 reels. <' hir kasha Bone Crusher, The. Released Jan. 1, 1923. He Raised Kane. Released Dec. 18, 1922. Joan of Newark. Released Feb. 12, 1923. Strike Father, Strike Son. Released Jan. 29, 1923. When Kane Met Abel. Released Jan. 15, 1923. Young King Cole. Released Dec. 4, 1922. JACK LONDON FISH PATROL STORIES. Produced and distributed hy Uni- versal. Starring Jack Mulhall. Director, Edward Kull. Length. - reels. Channel Raiders, The. Released Oct. 14, 1922. Dangerous Waters. Released Jan. 6, 1923. Law of the Sea, The. Released Nov. 20. 1922. Pirates of the Deep. Released Nov. 4, 1922. Siege of the Lancashire Queen, The. Released Dec. 16. 1922. White and Yellow. Released Sept. 23, 1922. Wolves of the Waterfront. Released Feb. 17, 1923. Yellow Handkerchief. Released Jan. 27. 1923. LUMBER JACK STORIES. Produced and distributed by Universal starring Roy Stewart. Director, Duke Worne. Length, 2 reels. Blue Blood and Red. Released Oct. 21, 1922. Doomed Sentinels. The. Released Jan. 13. 1923. Giants of the Open. Released Sept. 30, 1922. Hearts of Oak. Released Feb. 3, 1923. Kings of the Forest. Released Dec. 23, 1922. Knights of the Timber. Released Feb. 24, 1923 Rustlers of the Redwoods. Released Nov. 11. 1922 Timberland Treachery. Released Dec. 2. 1 9 22. — N — NICE CARTER SERIES. Produced and distributed by Murray W. Garsson. Inc Featuring Edmund Lowe and Diana Allen. Length, 2 reels, t.ame of Craft, A. Released November, 1922. Last Call, The. Released November, 1922. Spirit of Evil, The. Released November, 1922. Unseen Foes. Released November, 1922. NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE STORIES. Produced and distributed by Universal. Starring Art Accord. Length, 2 reels. Oypsy Trail, The. Director, Hugh Hoffman. Released Sept. 9. 1922. Tracked Down. Director, Nat Ross Released Sept 2, 1922. — R — RANGE RIDER SERIES. Produced by Malobee Productions. Distributed by Pathe. Featuring Leo Maloney. Directors, Ford Beebe and Leo Maloney. Length. 2 reels. 118 BOOKING GUIDE 119 Bar Cross War, The. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Border Law. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Come and Get Me. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Deputized. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Drifter, The. Released Nov. 12. 1922. Here's ¥our Man. Released Dec. 24, 1922. His Enemy's Friend. Released Nov. 26, 1922. His Own Law. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Lost, Strayed or Stolen. Released Feb. 18, 1923. One Jump Ahead. Released Dec. 10. 1922. Rough Going. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Smoked Out. Released Feb. 4, 1923. Under Suspicion. Released Jan. 7. 1923. T — TALES OF THE TENEMENT SERIES. Produced by A. M. Putnam & Co. Distributed by C. C. Pictures, Inc. Starring Walter Miller and Nellie Burt. Director, William Burt. Length, 2 reels. His Last Case. Released February, 1923. Without Evidence. Released January, 1923. — W UNIVERSAL WESTERNS. Produced and distributed by Universal. Starring Harry Carey. Director, F. Kelsey. Length, 2 reels. Committee on Credentials, The. Released Nov. 18, 1922. Forty-Four Calibre Mystery, A. Released^ Oct. 28. 1922. Golden Bullet, The. Released Dec. 30, 1922. Hair-Trigger Burke. Released Jan. 20, 1923. Six-Shooter Justice. Released Feb. 10, 1923. Soul Herder, The. Released Sept. 16, 1922. Sure-Shot Morgan. Released Sept. 4, 1922. Texas Sphinx, The. Released Dec. 9, 1922. Wrong Man, The. Released Oct. 7, 1922. COMEDIES — A — AESOP'S FABLES. Produced by Fables Pictures, Inc. Distributed by Pat he. Cartoonist, Paul Terry. Length, two-third reels. Big Flood, The. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Boy and the Bear, The. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Cheating the Cheater. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Dog's Paradise, A. Released Dec. 24,1922. Elephant's Trunk, The. Released Nov. 5. 1922. Enchanted Fiddle, The. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Fable of the Hated Rivals, The. Released Oct. 8; 1922. Fearless Fido. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Fisherman's Jinx, A. Released Jan. 28, 1922. Fortune Hunter, The. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Friday, the 13th. Released Dec. 3, 1922. Frog and the Catfish, The. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Gliders, The. Released Feb. 11, 1923. Henpecked Harry. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Henry's Busted Romance. Released Dec. 17, 1922. Man Who Laughed, The. Released Dec. 10. 1922. Mysterious Hat, The. Released Feb. 25, 1923. Raisin and a Cake of Yeast, A. Released Feb. 4. 1923. Rolling Stone, A. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Romantic Mouse, The. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Stone Age Romeo, A. Released Jan 14, 1923. Troubles on the Ark. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Two Explorers, The. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Two of a Trade. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Two Slick Traders, The. Released Sept. 24, 1922. Two Trappers, The. Released Dec. 24, 1922. 120 MOTION PICTURE NEWS ALL-STAR COMEDIES. Produced by C. C. Burr. Distributed by Hodklnson. Featuring Charles Murray, Mary Anderson and Raymond McKee. Length, 2 reels. Faint Hearts. Director, Gregory La Cava. Released Dec. 3, 1922. Fatal Photo. Director, R. Thorpe. Released Feb. 25, 1923. Four Orphans, The. Director, Gregory La Cava. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Social Error, A. Director, Gregory La Cava. Released Dec. 31, 1922. JIMMY AUBREY COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Star- ring Jimmy Aubrey. Director, John Pilcher Smith. Length, 2 reels. Chicken Parade, The. Tenderfoot Luck. — B — MONTY BANKS COMEDIES. Produced by Ben Wilson. Distributed by Fed- erated Film Exchanges. Starring Monty Banks. Director, Ben Wilson. Length, 2 reels. Brilliantino the Bull Fighter. Released Nov. 20, 1922 Hangin' Around. Released Jan. 15, 1923. Love Taps. Released Oct. 23, 1922. Oils Well. Released Feb. 12, 1923. Pure but Simple. Released Sept. 25, 1922. Six A. M. Released Dec. 18. 1922. BRUCE BARTON COMEDIES. Produced by Better Day Pictures, Inc. Distrib- uted by Second National Pictures Corp. Length, 1 reel. Just a Little Late Club, The. Featuring George Duryea. Director, James S. Brown. Released Jan. 5, 1923. BRAY COMEDIES. Cartoons. Produced by J. R. Bray. Distributed by Hod - kinson. Length, 1 reel. Colonel Heeza Liar, "Detective." Released Feb. 11, 1923. Colonel Heeza Liar and the Ghost. Released Jan. 14, 1923. Colonel Heeza Liar's Treasure Island. Released Dec. 17, 1922. — C — CAMEO COMEDIES. Produced by Fred Hibbard. Distributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Director, Fred Hibbard. Length, 1 reel. Bumps. Featuring Jimmie Adams and Virginia Vance. Released Feb. 4, 1923. < rash. Featuring Jimmie Adams and Virginia Vance. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Dog Sense. Featuring Eddie Barry. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Hurry Up. Featuring Jimmie Adams and Virginia Vance. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Once Over. Featuring Jimmie Adams and Virginia Vance. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Ouch! Featuring Jimmie Adams and Virginia Vance. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Fitter Patter. Featuring Jimmie Adams and Virginia Vance. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Tea N. Tea. Featuring Jimmie Adams and Virginia Vance. Released Jan. 21, 1923. CAMPBELL COMEDIES. Produced by Campbell Comedy Corp. Distributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Featuring children and animals. Directed by William S. Campbell. Length, 2 reels. Ring Tail Romance, A. Released Sept. 24. 1922. CENTURY COMEDIES. Produced by Century Film Corp. Distributed by Uni- versal. Length. 2 reels. American Plan. Starring Lee Moran. Director, Al Herman. Released Jan. 3, 1923. Boyhood Days. Starring Buddy Messlnger. Director, H. Edwards. Released Feb. 7. 1923. Cabby, The. Featuring Louise Lorraine and Maude (mule). Director, Al Herman. Released Oct. 25, 1922. Cured. Starring Queenie (horse). Director, Arvid Oillstrom. Released Sept. 6, 1922. Farm Follies. Featuring Century Beauties and Al Cooper, Director, Al Her- man. Released Jan. 24, 1923. Foolish Lives. Starring Loe Moran. Director. Arvid Gillstroni Released Sept. 1 3. 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 121 -Fresh Kid, The. Featuring Johnny Fox and Edna Gregory. Director, N. Taurog. Released Oct. 11, 1922. Game Hunter, The. Starring Lee Moran. Director, Al Herman. Released Feb. 21, 1923. Ginger Face. Starring Johnny Fox. Director, Jimmy Adams. Released Nov. 1, 1922. Hee! Haw! Featuring Arthur Trimble and Maude (mule). Director, Al Herman. Released Jan. 17, 1923. Hello, Judge! Starring Lee Moran. Director. Arvid Gillstrom. Released Nov. 15, 1922. Home Plate, The. Starring Lee Moran. Director, Al Herman. Released Jan. 31, 1923. Howling Success, A. Featuring Jack Cooper and Brownie. Director, H. Ed- wards. Released Feb. 28, 1923. Just Dogs. Featuring Century Dogs. Director, Arvid Gillstrom. Released Nov. 8, 1922. Kickin' Fool, The. Starring Maude (mule). Director, T. Buckingham. Re- leased Sept. 27, 1922. Little Red Riding Hood. Starring Baby Peggy. Released Nov. 6, 1922. Me and My Mule. Starring Queenie (horse). Director, Al Herman. Re- leased Dec. 20, 1922. Pleasure Before Business. Featuring Jack Cooper and Century Beauties. Directory Alf Goulding. Released Feb. 14. 1923. Radio Hound, The. Starring Brownie (dog). Director, Arvid Gillstrom. Released Sept. 20, 1922. Rookies. Starring Brownie (dog). Director, Arvid Gillstrom. Released Nov. ' 29, 1922. Small Town Derby, A. Featuring Johnny Fox and Maude (mule). Director, Al Herman. Released Dec. 13, 1922. Some Family. Starring Lee Moran. Director, Arvid Gillstrom. Released Oct. 4, 1922. Sting 'Em Sweet. Starring Brownie (dog). Director, Ray Raymaker. Re- leased Jan. 10, 1923. Tattle Tail, The. Starring Brownie (dog). Director, Arvid Gillstrom. Re- leased Dec. 27, 1922. True Blue. Starring Queenie (horse). Director, Al Herman. Released Nov. 22. 1922. Wedding Pumps. Starring Brownie (dog). Director, F. Hibbard. Released Oct. 18, 1922. Women First. Starring Lee Moran. Director, Fred Hackert. Released Dec. 6. 1922. CHRISTIE COMEDIES. Produced by Christie Film Company. Distributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Length, 2 reels. Be Yourself. With Neal Burns. Director, Al Christie. Released Jan. 21. 1923. Chased Bride, The. With Neal Burns. Director, William Beaudine. Released Dec. 3. 1922. Choose Your Weapons. Starring Bobby Vernon. Director, Al Christie. Re- leased Nov. 5, 1922. Chop Suey. Featuring Dorothy Devore, with George Stewart. Director, Scott Sidney. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Hazel from Hollywood. Featuring Dorothy Devore, with Henry Murdock. Director, Scott Sidney. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Hula Honeymoon, A. With Henry Murdock. Director, Al Christie. Released Feb. 18, 1923. In Dutch. With Bobby Vernon. Director, Harold Beaudine. Released Dec. 17, 1922. Let 'Er Run. Featuring Dorothy Devore, with George Stewart. Director, Al Christie. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Ocean Swells. With Neal Burns. Director, Scott Sidney. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Pardon My Glove. Starring Bobby Vernon. Director, William Beaudine. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Second Childhood. With Bobby Vernon. Director, Harold Beaudine. Released Feb. 4. 1923. That Son of a Sheik. Featuring Neal Burns, with Viora Daniel. Director Scott Sidney. Released Sept. 3, 1922. CLYDE COOK COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Fox. Starring Clyde Cook. Length, 2 reels. Artist, The. Director, " Slim '* Somerville. Released Feb. 4, 1923. High and Dry. Director. " Slim " Somerville. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Lazy Bones. Director, Jack Blystone. Released Nov. 5, 1922. 122 MOTION PICTURE NEWS — D — C ARTER DE HA V KM COMEDIES. Produced by R-C Pictures. Distributed by Film Booking Offices. Starring Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven, length, i reelB. Christmas. Director, Mai St. Clair. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Entertaining the Boss. Director, Mai St. Clair. Released Oct. 29. 1922. Keep 'Em Home. Director. Mai St. Clair. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Their First Vacation. Director, Mai St. Clair. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Twin Husbands. Director, Mai St. Clair. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Waggin Tale, A. Director. Carter De Haven. Released Feb. 18. 1923. — F — FELIX CARTOON COMICS. Produced by Pat Sullivan. Distributed by M . J Winkler. State Rights. Length, 650 feet. Felix Gets Left. Released Dec. 1, 1922. Felix Gets Revenge. Released Sept. 1, 1922. Felix In the Bone Age. Released Dec. 15, 1922. Felix Lends a Hand. Released Nov. 15. 1922. Felix Minds the Kid. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Felix on the Trail. Released Nov. 1, 19,22. Felix the Ghost Breaker. Released Jan. 1. 1923. Felix Turns the Tide. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Felix Wakes Up. Released Sept. 15, 1922. Felix Wins Out. Released Jan. 15, 1923. — H — HALLROOM BOYS COMEDIES. Produced by Hallroom Boys Photoplays, Inc. Distributed by C. B. C. Film Sales Corp. Featuring Sid Smith and George Williams. Length, 2 reels. All at Sea. Director, Al Santell. Released Nov. 9, 1922. Bridle Grooms. Director, Noel Mason Smith. Released Jan. 1, 1923. Dumb Waiters, The. Director, Noel Mason Smith. Released Nov. 18, 1922. Full O' Pep. Director, Noel Mason Smith. Released Feb. 15, 1923. High Flyers. Director, Al Santell. Released Dec. 6. 1922. Holy Smoke. Director, Noel Mason Smith. Released Feb. 1, 1923. My Mistake. Director, Al Santell. Released Dec. 13. 1922. New Mama, The. Director, Al Santell. Released Sept. 21, 1922. Spirit of '23, The. Director, Noel Mason Smith. Released Oct. 19, 1922. still Going Strong. Director, Noel Mason Smith. Released Sept. I, 192l\ Tailor-Made Chauffeur, A. Director, Noel Mason Smith. Released Oct. 6, 1922. West Is East. Director, Al Santell. Released Jan. 15. 1923. H \ MILTON COMEDIES. Produced by Lloyd Hamilton Corp. Distributed by Kducational Film Exchanges. Starring Lloyd Hamilton. Length. 2 re. Is. Educator, The. Director, Lloyd Bacon. Released Nov. 19, 192:;. Extra! Extra! Director. Lloyd Bacon. Released Feb. 25, 1923. No Luck. Released Jan. 14, 1923. Speeder, The. Released Sept. 24, 1922. KARL HURD COMEDIES. Produced by MacDono Cartoons. Tnc. Distributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Consists of animated figures working It) conjunction with human characters. Length, 1 reel. Thicken Dressing. Released Jan 28, 1923. Fresh Fish. Released Oct. 8. 1922 Railroading. Released Dec. 3. 1922. — J — JOHNNY JONES COMEDIES. Produced by J. K. McDonald Productions. Dis- tributed by Pathe. Starring Johnny Jones. ' Director, Mason Litson. Length. 2 reel*. Big S oop. The. Released Nov. 19. 1922 Broadcasting. Released Oct. 22. 1922. For Rent — Haunted. Released Sept. 24. 1922 Stung. Released Jan. 14, 1923. Wanted — A Story. Released Dec. 17. 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 123 — K — BUSTER KEATON COMEDIES. Produced by Joseph M. Schenck. Distributed by Associated First National. Starring Buster Keaton. Director, Eddie Cline. Length, 2 reels. Balloonatic, The. Released Jan., 1923. Day Dreams. Released Nov., 1922. Electric House, The. Released Oct., 1922. — L — LUPINO LANE COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Fox. Starring Lupino Lane. Director, Jack Blystone. Length. 2 reels. My Hero. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Pirate, The. Released Oct. 8, 1922. STAN LAUREL COMEDIES. Produced by Amalgamated Productions. Dis- tributed by Metro. Starring Stan Laurel. Length, 2 reels. Egg, The., Released Sept. 4, 1922. Weak-End Party, The. Released Oct. 2, 1922. STAN LAUREL COMEDIES. Produced by Quality Producing Corp. Distributed by Metro. Starring Stan Laurel. Mud and Sand. Released Nov. 13, 1922. Length, 3 reels. Pest, The. Released Dec. 4, 1922. Length, 2 reels. When Knights Were Cold. Released Feb. 12, 1922. Length, 2 reels. — M — LEO MALONEY COMEDIES. Produced by Al Ira Smith. Distributed by C. C. Pictures, Inc. Starring Leo Maloney. Directors, Ford Beebe and Leo Maloney. Length, 2 reels. Laramie and Me. Released Oct., 1922. Man Tracker. Released Dec, 1922. Out O' My Way. Released Nov., 1922. Test, The. Released Sept.. 1922. MERMAID COMEDIES. Produced by Hamilton-White Comedies, Inc. Distrib- uted by Educational Film Exchanges. Director by Jack White. Length, 'l reels. Blazes. With Lige Conley, Don Barclay and Elinor Lynn. Released Nov. 5, 1922. Casey Jones, Jr. With Lige Conley. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Good Scout, A. With Jimmie Adams. Released Dec. 31, 1922. High Power. With Lige Conley. Released Dec. 3, 1922. Look Out Below. With Lige Conley, Don Barclay and Elinor Lynn. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Pest of the Storm Country. Featuring Louise Fazenda. Released Feb. 11, 1923. Steeplechaser, The. With Lige Conley, Jimmie Adams and Elinor Lynn. Re- leased Oct. 8, 1922. BULL MONTANA COMEDIES. Produced by Hunt Stromberg Prod. Distrib- uted by Metro. Starring Bull Montana. Director, Hunt Stromberg. Glad Rags. Released Dec. 18, 1922. Length, 2 reels. Punctured Prince, The. Released Oct. 16, 1922. Length, 2 reels. Rob 'Em Good. Released Jan. 22, 1923. Length, 3 reels. MUTT AND JEFF CARTOON COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Fox Length, 500 feet Bumps and Thumps. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Chewing Gum Industry* Released Dec. 10, 1922. Cold Turkey. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Court Plastered. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Down In Dixie. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Fallen Archers. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Gym Jams. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Nearing the End. Released Feb. 4, 1923. Red Hot. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Riding the Goat. Released Sept. 17. 1922. Steeplechase. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Wishing Duck, The. Released Nov. 12, 1922. 124 MOTION PICTURE NEWS — 0 — OUR GANG COMEDIES. Produced by Hal Roach. Distributed by Pathe. Featuring children. Length, 2 reels. Big Shows, The. Director, Bob McGowan. Released Feb. 25, 1923. Champeen, The. Director, Bob McGowan. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Cobbler, The. Director, Tom McNamara. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Fire Fighters. Director, Bob McGowan. Released Oct. 8, 1922. One Terrible Day. Director, Bob McGowan. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Our Gang. Director, Bob McGowan. Released Nov. 5, 1922. Quiet Street, A. Director, Bob McGowan. Released Dec. 31, 1922. Saturday Morning. Director, Bob McGowan. Released Dec. 3, 1922. ' Young Sherlocks. Director, Bob McGowan. Released Nov. 26. 1922. OUT OF THE INKWELL COMEDIES. Produced by Max Fleischer. Distrib- uted by State Rights. Length, 700 feet. Bed Time. Released Feb., 1923. Jumping Beans. Released Jan., 1923. Keunion. Released Dec, 1922. — P.— PLUM CENTER COMEDIES. Produced by Paul Gerson Pictures Corp. Dis- tributed by Film Booking Offices. Starring Dan Mason. Director, Robert Eddy. Length, 2 reels. Fire Chief, The. Released Nov. 5, 1922. Pop Tuttle, Deteckative. Released Dec. 31, 1922. Pop Tuttle's Clever Catch. Released Oct. 8, 1922. Pop Tuttle's Grass Widow. Released Dec. 3, 1922. Pop Tuttle's Long Shot. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Pop Tuttle's Movie Queen. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Pop Tuttle's Pole Cat Plot. Released Feb. 25, 1923. — R — RADIO COMEDIES. Produced by Ben Wilson. Distributed by Federated Film Exchanges. Starring Eddie Barry and Cecil Spooner. Director, Ben Wilson. Length, 2 reels. Family Affairs. Released Sept. 11, 1922. He's Bugs on Bugs. Released Nov. 6, 1922. Money or My Life. Released Oct. 9, 1922. Peaceful Neighbors. Released Dec. 4, 1922. HAL ROACH COMEDIES. Produced by Hal Roach. Distributed by Pathe. Starring Paul Parrott. Length, 1 reel. Blaze Away. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Dec. 3, 1922. Bone Dry. Director, James Davis. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Don't Say Die. Director, George Jeske. Released Jan. 28, 1923. Face the Camera. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Fair Week. Director, James Smith. Relesed Dec. 17, 1922. Fire the Fireman. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Dec. 31, 1922. Flivver, The. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Golf Bug. The. Director, James Davis. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Harvest Hands. Director, James Davis. Released Nov. 19, 1922. I'll Take Vanilla. Director, James Davis. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Jailed and Bailed. Director. Jay A. Howe. Released Feb. 11, 1923. Landlubber, The. Director, James Davis. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Loose Tightwad, A. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Mr. Hyppo. Director, George Jeske. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Once Over. Director, (Jeorge Jeske. Released Feb. 4. 1923. Out on Bail. Director, James Davis. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Paste and Paper. Director, George Jeske. Released Jan. 14. 1923. Shino 'Em Up. Director, James Davis. Released Nov. 5. 1922. Shiver and Shake. Director. Jay A. Howe. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Soak the Sheik. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Sept. 24. 1922. Tight Shoes. Director, George Jeske. Released Feb. 25. 1923. Uppercut, The. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Oct. S, 1922. Washed Ashore. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Watch "Your Wife. Director, Jay A. Howe. Released Jan. 7. 1923. Wet Weather. Director. Jay A. Howe Released Sept. 3. 1922. White Blacksmith, A. Director, George Jeske. Released Dec. 24, 1922. BOOKING GUIDE 125 HAL ROACH COMEDIES. Produced by Hal Roach. Distributed by Pathe. Starring Snub Pollard. Length, 2 reels. Dig Up. Director, Craig Hutchison. Released Jan. 7, 1923. Hook, Line and Sinker. Director, Charles Parrott. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Nearly Rich. Director, Charles Parrott. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Old Sea Dog, The. Director, Charles Parrott. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Three Hundred Sixty-Five Days. Director, Charles Parrott. Released Sept. 17. 1922. Tough Winter, A. Director, Charles Parrott. Released Feb. 4, 1923. JOE ROCK COMEDIES. Produced by Joe Rock. Distributed by Jo-Rok Prod. Star and director. Joe Rock. Length, 2 reels. Aladdin. Released Oct. 16, 1922. Ali Baba. Released Sept. 18, 1922. Cold Homestead, The. Released Jan. 8. 1923. Little Red Robinhood. Released Nov. 13, 1922. Pill, The. Released Dec. 11, 1922. Ship Wrecked. Released Feb. 5, 1923. WILL ROGERS COMEDIES. Produced by Will Rogers. Distributed by Pa the Starring Will Rogers. Director, Clarence Badger. Fruits of Faith. Released Dec. 24. 1922. Length, 3 reels. Ropin' Fool, The. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Length, 2 reels. — S — TONY SARG'S ALMANAC. Produced by Tony Sarg-H. If. Dawley, Inc. Dis- tributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Length, 1 reel. Devilish Dragon, The. Released Sept. 24, 1922. First Flivver, The. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Haunted Castle, The. Released Dec. 17. 1922. Ogling Ogre, The. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Terrible Tree, The. Released Jan. 14, 1923. LARRY SEMON COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Vitagraph. Star and Director, Larry Semon. Length, 2 reels. Agent, The. Counter Jumper, The. Golf. MACK SENNETT COMEDIES. Produced by Mack Sennett. Distributed by As- sociated First National. Length, 2 reels. Bow Wow. Starring Louise Fazenda. Director. F. W. Jackman. Released Oct., 1922. Home Made Movies. Starring Ben Turpin. Directors, Ray Grey and Gus Mains. Released Oct., 1922. When Summer Comes. Featuring Billy Bevan and Mildred June. Director, Roy Del Ruth. Released Nov., 1922. SQUIRREL COMEDIES. Produced by Dr. Lillian Delger Powers. Distributed by Lee-Bradford Corp. Length, 1 reel. Baby Show in Squirrelville. Released Sept., 1922. Diary of a Nut. Released Dec. 1922. Squirrelville Movie Actors at Home. Released Jan., 1923. Squirrelville's Family Album. Released Nov., 1922. Whirl Through Squirrelville, A. Released Sept., 1922. AL ST. JOHN COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Fox. Star and direc- tor, Al St. John. Length, 2 reels. Alarm, The. Released Dec. 17, 1922. All Wet. Released Sept. 3, 1922. City Chap, The. Released Oct. 15, 19 22. Out of Place. Released Nov. 19. 1922. Young and Dumb. Released Jan. 28, 1923. SUNSHINE COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Fox. Length, 2 reels. Cupid's Elephant. Director, Noel Smith. Released Nov. 26, 1922, Dandy Dan. Director, Noel Smith. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Five Fifteen. The. Director, Slim Somerville. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Fresh Heir, The. Director, Ed. Kennedy. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Haunted House, The. Director. Earl Kenton. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Hello, Pardner. Director. Herman C. Raymaker. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Poor Fish, A. Director, Earl Kenton. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Poppy Love. Director, Tom Buckingham. Released Sept. 3, 1922. Ranch Romeo, The. Director, Slim Somerville. Released Nov. 12, 1D22. 126 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Rides and Slides. Director, Herman C. Raymaker. Released Jan. 7, 19 28. Step Lively, Please. Director, Ed. Kennedy. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Tin Bronco, The. Director, John McDermott. Released Sept. 17, 1922. Wise Cracker, The. Director, Earl Kenton. Released Feb. 4, 1923. — T — roONEBVILLE COMEDIES. Produced by Betzwood Film Company. Distrib- uted by Educational Film Exchanges. Starring Dan Mason. Director. Ira M. Lowry. Length, 2 reels. Skipper's Sermon, The. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Toonerville Topics. Released Sept. 10, 1922. TWEEDY COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Sanford Productions. Starring Tweedy. Director, Marcel Perez. Length, 2 reels. Dog Gone It. Released Dec. 1, 1922. Don't Monkey. Released Nov. 1, 1922. Fire-Fire. Released Sept. 1, 1922. Friday, 13th. Released Feb. 1, 1923. Take a Tip. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Three o'clock in the Morning. Released Jan. 1, 1923. UNIVERSAL COMEDIES. Produced and distributed by Universal. Length. 1 reel. Accidental Wealth. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Released Oct. 30, 1922. Aladdin, Jr. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director, Scott Darling. Released Dec. 25, 1922. Best Cellar, The. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Re- leased Jan. 1, 1923. Best Man, The. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director. Scott Darling. Released Feb. 19, 1923. Bully Pair, A. Featuring Molina and his bull. Director, Gil Pratt. Released Nov. 6, 1922. Dog Gone Day, A. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director, Scott Darling. Released Dec. 11, 1922. Doing 'Em Good. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Re- leased Oct. 16, 1922. Fool for Luck, A. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director, Scott Darling. Released Jan. 8, 1923. God Mothers, The. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Re- leased Feb. 26, 1923. Great Pearl Hunt, The. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director, Scott Darling. Released Jan. 22, 1923. His First Job. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director, Scott Darling. Released Sept. 25, 1922. Hoboes De Luxe. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Re- leased Jan. 29, 1923. Love Drops. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Released Oct. 2, 1922. Matinee Idles. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Released Sept. 4, 1922. Model Messenger, A. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director, Scott Darling. Re- leased Oct. 23, 1922. Off the Earth. Starring Neely Edwards. Director. William Watson. Re- leased Sept. 18. 1922. Once to Every Boy. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director. Scott Darling. Re- leased Oct. 9, 1922. Out of Order. Starring Neely Edwards. Director. William Watson. Re- Ipased Feb. 12. 1923. Rail Birds. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Released Dec. 4, 1922. Rip Snoring Night, A. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director, Scott Darling. Released Nov. 27. 1922. Some Service. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson Released Jan. 15, 1923 Speed Boy, The. Starring Lewis Sargent. Director. Scott Darling. Released Nov. 13, 1922. Spuds. Starring Lewi* Sargent. Director, Scott Darling. Released Feb I 1923 Their Steady Job. Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson. Re- leased Nov. 20. 1922. Where's the Parade? Starring Neely Edwards. Director, William Watson Released Dec. 18. 1922. Young Ideas. Starring Roy Atwell. Director, R. Morris. Released Sept. H 1922 SCENIGS — B — BURR SCENICS. Distributed by Independent Exchanges. Length, one-half reel. Arcadian Meadows. Produced by W. A. Van Scoy. Lush Lowlands of tne Columbia River. Released Dec. 1, 1922. „ . Enchanted Valley, The. Produced by Rollin Lester Dixon. Box Canyon in California. Released Nov. 1, 1922. _ , Lake of Silence, The. Produced by Rollin Lester Dixon. Crater Lake, nature's phantasy in crags and color. Released Jan. 1, 1923. Teepe Town. Produced by W. A. Van Scoy. Indian village of long ago. Re- leased Feb. 1, 1923. — C — CANADIAN TRAVELOGUES. Produced by Associated Screen News. Distrib- uted by Lee-Bradford. Length, 1 reel. By the Still Waters. Released Jan. 15, 1923. Cruise of the Princess Maquinna. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Heap Busy Indian. Released Oct. 15. 1922. Lake Louise. Released Nov. 1, 1922. Millionnaires Without a Cent. Released Dec. 1, 1922. Mooseback Riding on the Miramichi. Released Nov. 15, 1922. Play Days at Banff. Released Sept. 15, 1922. Rediscovering French River. Released Dec. 15, 1922. Taking to the Tall Timbers. Released Feb. 1, 1923. Wild Western De Luxe. Released Jan. 1, 1923. — H — LYMAN H. HOWE'S HODGE PODGE. Produced by Lyman H. Howe. Distrib- uted by Educational Film Exchanges. Length, 1 reel. Garden of Geysers. Released Dec. 31, 1922. Hot Shots. Released Jan. 28. 1923. King Winter. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Mrs. Hippo. Released Feb. 26, 1923. Sea Elephants. Released Nov. 26, 1922. — P — PRIZMA COLOR PICTURES. Produced by Prlzma, Inc. Distributed by Stats Rights. Length, one-half reel. Dahlia, The. Scenes on a dahlia farm. Shows the planting, " crossing," " pinching " and " disbudding " of the flowers. Included are views of the fields and close-ups of many varieties of dahlias. Released Jan. 15, 1923. " I Know a Garden." A selection of garden scenes. Theme based ol Teschemacher's " I Know a Garden." Many of the scenes are from the famous gardens on the Duke estate in New Jersey. Especially adaptable to music. Released Oct. 16, 1922. Making of a Man, The. Shows the dally life of the cadets at United States Military Academy at West Point, their training In various branches. In- cludes a scene of dress parade. Released Dec. 15, 1922. Oases of the Sahara. Deals with the scattered desert communities in the heart of Algeria. Scenes of travelers crossing the sandy wastes Released Feb. 15, 1923. Old Glory. Traces the history of the American Flag from earliest days. In- cludes the story of Betsy Ross and the making of " Old Glory." The inci- dents leading to the writing of the " Star Spangled Banner " and its creation are also presented. Released Nov. 15, 1922., Palace of Kings, A. Hampton Court Palace, on the banks of the River Thames, Including " The Kyngees Beestes," the Palace Gardens, Great Basin and Fountain, the Maze and Long Canal. Released Feb. 1, 1923. Shades of Noah. A trip to the Zoo. Game pictures taken in various parts of the world supplemented with animal studies taken through the courtesy of the Zoological Society of Philadelphia. Released Dec. 1, 1922. 127 128 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Time. Shows earliest methods of computing time. The evolution of time- pieces is traced through the various developments in clock and watch mak- ing up to the present-day models. Released Nov. 1, 1922. Torquay. Scenes of one of England's beauty spots, Torquay, Queen of South Devon. Shows the beauty of the beaches and the charms of rural South , England. Released Jan. 1, 1923. ROD AND GUN SERIES. Produced by Field and Stream. Distributed by Hodkinson. Length, 1 reel. Goose, The. Released Dec. 24, 1922. Quail. The. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Salmon Fishing. Released Feb. 18, 1923. VOICE OF THE LAND SERIES, THE. Produced by Geographic Films, Inc. Distributed by American Releasing Corp. Directed by Dr. J. E. Holley. Bible Lands as they are today. Length, 1 reel. Beersheba. Released Nov. 12, 1922. Beyond the Jordan. Released Oct. 29. 1922. Gibeah. Released Nov. 26, 1922. Hebron the Ancient. Released Nov. 5, 1922. Little Town of Bethlehem, The. Released Dec. 24, 1922. On the Road to Bethlehem. Released Dec. 17, 1922. Road to Jericho, The. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Samaria. Released Dec. 31, 1922. Shechem. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Shiloh. Released Dec. 3, 1922. Valley of Dry Bones, The. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Walls of Zion. Released Oct. 15, 1922. WILDERNESS TALES. Produced by Educational Films Corp. Supervision of Robert C. Bruce. Distributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Length, 1 reel. Blanket Stiff. The. Released Oct. 8. 1922. By Lantern Light. Released Feb. 25, 1923. Drifters, The. Released Sept. 3. 1922. Natural Born Liar, The. Released Dec. 17, 1922. Pricklv Conscience. Released Jan. 21, 1923. Split Outfit, The. Released Nov. 1 2, 1922. FOX NEWS. Produced and distributed by Fox Film Corp. Issued twice a week, Sunday and Thursday. Length, 1 reel. INTERNATIONAL NEWS. Produced by International News Reel Corp. Dis- tributed by Universal. Issued twice a week, Tuesday and Friday. No. 70 to No. 102 released from Sept. 1 to Dec. 22, 1922. No. 1 to No. 19 released from Dec. 26. 1922, to Feb. 27, 1923. Length. 1 reel. KINOGRAMS. Produced by Kinograms Publishing Company. Distributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Issued twice a week, Sunday and Thursday. Length, 1 reel. PATHE NEWS. Produced and distributed by Pathe. Issued twice n week. Wednesday and Saturday. No. 72 to No. 104 released from Sept. 6 to Dec. 27. 1922. No. 1 to No. 18 released from Dec. 30. 1922, to Feb. 28, 1928 Length, 1 reel. - R — - — V — — W MISCELLANEOUS — B — BRAY ROMANCES. Produced by J. R. Bray. Distributed by Hodkinson. Series of scientific subjects. Length, 1 reel. Gambling: with the Gulf Stream. Released Feb. 4. 1923. Mystery Box, The. Director, J. A. Norling. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Sky Splitter, The. Director, J. A. Norling. Released Jan. 7, 1923. BURR'S NOVELTY REVIEW. Produced by C. C. Burr. Distributed by Inde- pendent Exchanges. Consists of an animated cartoon and advanoed women's fashions in color, with one or two other subjects added. Released monthly. Length, 1 reel. — E — EDUCATIONAL SPECIALS. Distributed by Educational Film Exchanges. Enchanted City, The. Produced and directed by Warren A. Newcombe. Re- leased Oct. 1, 1922. Length, 1 reel. Man vs. Beast. Produced by Louis Shuman. Released Oct. 29, 1922. Length, 2 reels. Message of Emile Coue, The. Produced by Motion Picture Arts, Inc. With Emile Coue. Director. John L. McCutcheon. Released Feb. 18, 1923. Length, 2 reels. Via Radio. Produced under supervision of Scientific American. Released Dec. 10, 1922. Length, 1 reel. EX-KAISER IN EXILE, THE. Produced by Fred E, Hamlin. Distributed by Hodkinson. Released Feb. 28, 1923. Length, 2 reels. — F — FEDERATED SCREEN REVIEW. Produced by Lester Soman. Distributed by Federated Film Exchanges. Released every two weeks. Length, 1 reel. FOX EDUCATIONALS. Produced and distributed by Fox. Length, 1 reel. Released Sept. 24, 1922. Released Nov. 2G, 1922. Alligator Hunting and Farming. Old Spain. Thrills and Spills. Pekin Ducks. Volcanoes of the World. Camphor. Water Sports. Bird Life. A Story of Ice. Bits of Europe. Ancient Rome. The Runaway Dog. FUN FROM THE PRESS. Produced by Literary Digest. Distributed by Hod- kinson. Issued weekly. Length, 1 reel. — I — INDUSTRIAL ARTFILMS. Produced by Kiser Studios. Distributed by Pathe. Director, Fred H. Kiser. Fleeced for Gold. Analysis of the sheep industry, beginning under the guise of romance. Released Dec. 17, 1922. Length, 1 reel. Price of Progress, The. Depicting the hardships and efforts of man to triumph over nature's obstacles in the far west. Released Nov. 19, 1922. Length, 2 reels. Royal Chinook, The. Background of country surrounding locations (Columbia River) where salmon industry is carried on. Released Jan. 14, 1923. Length, 1 reel. — M — HY MAYER TRAVELAUGHS. Produced by Hy Mayer. Distributed by Film Booking Offices. Length, 1 reel. Such Is Life Among the Idlers of Paris. Released Sept. 10, 1922. Such Is Life in a Dutch County Fair. Released Nov. 5, 1922. Such Is Life in Busy London. Released Oct. 22, 1922. Such Is Life in London. Released Oct, 8, 1922. Such Is Life in the Riveria. Released Sept. 24, 1922. 129 130 MOTION PICTURE NEWS MIRK OK, THE. Produced by International News Reel Corp. Distributed by Universal. Novelty reel made up of famous events of tbe past, length, 1 reel. Mirror No. 1. McKinley's Inauguration. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Mirror No. 2. San Francisco Fire. Released Nov. 13, 1922. Mirror No. 3. Birth of Aviation, The. Released Dec. 4, 1922. Mirror No. 4. Last Days of King Edward VII or Coronation of King George V. Released Dec. 18, 1922. — 0 — OFFICIAL, URBAN MOVIE CHATS. Official screen publication of the M. P. T. O. A. Produced by Charles Urban. Distributed by Hodkinson. Issued once a week. Length, 1 reel. — P — PATHE REVIEW. Produced and distributed by Pathe. Issued once a week. No. 171 to No. 188 released from Sept. 3 to Dec. 31, 1922. No. 1 to No. 8 released from Jan. 7 to Feb. 25, 1923. Length, 1 reel. — S — SCREEN SNAPSHOTS. Produced by Screen Snapshots, Inc. Distributed by Pathe. Released every other week. No. 8 to No. 20 released from Sept. 10. 1922, to Feb. 25, 1923. Length, 1 reel. SHADOWLAND SCREEN REVIEW. Produced in co-operation with Brewster Publications. Distributed by Storey Pictures, Inc. Depicting stars of stage, screen, dance and other arts, at home, work and play. Released every two weeks. Length, 1 reel. SPORT REVIEW. Produced by Jack Eaton. Distributed by Goldwyn. Length, 1 reel. Mass Play. Picturization of mass athletics at the Culver Military School in Indiana. Released Sept. 17. 1922. Northwest Mounted. Shows the rigorous training undergone by Canada's famous police. Released Oct. 15, 1922. Trail and Stirrup. A horseback trip through the Rocky Mountains. Released Oct. 1, 1922. Vacation Cocktail, A. Delights of the Canadian Rockies as a vacation resort. Released Sept. 3, 1922. STARLAND REVUE. Produced by Jack Cohn. Distributed by Film Booking Offices. Released every other week. Length, 1 reel. — T — TOPICS OF THE DAY. Produced by Timely Films. Inc. Distributed by Pathe. Released weekly. No. 36 to No. 55 released from Sept. 3, 1922, to Jan. 14, 1923. No. 3 to No. 8 released from Jan. 21 to Feb. 25, 1923. Short reel. — U — URBAN POPULAR CLASSICS. Produced by Charles Urban. Distributed by Vltagraph. Length, 1 reel. THE AGE OF A PICTURE A good production is never old until it has played your theatre. Lots of subjects which have proved winners are available. Look over the Guide and select a few — then take advantage of the exploitation suggestions. BOOKING GUIDE 131 "THE CHECK-UP" : " The Check-Up " is a presentation in the briefest and most convenient form of reports received from exhibitors in every part of the country on current fea- tures, which makes it possible for the exhibitor to see what the picture has done for other theatre managers. The first column following: the name of the feature represents the number of managers that have reported the picture as " Poor." The second column gives the number who considered it "Fair "; the third, the number who considered it " Good and the fourth column, those who considered it " Big:." The fifth column is a percentage figure giving: the average rating on that fea- ture, obtained by the following method: A report of "Poor" is rated at 20%; one of "Fair," 40%; "Good," 70%; and "Big," 100%. The percentage ratings of all of these reports on one picture are then added together, and divided by the number of reports, giving the average percentage — a figure which represents the consensus of opinion on that picture. In this way exceptional cases, reports which might be misleading taken alone, and such individual differences of opin- ion are averaged up and eliminated. No picture is included in the list which has not received at least ten reports. O u o u OT3 O" ti |f if l? if I Title of Picture ^ ^ WM £, u G u C u = V 2 V h3 «>'£ TT or: o _ — bs, sa Sg, Sg. fcg Zet 2 s ALLIED PRODUCERS & DISTRIBUTORS 1 4 5 82 7,898 ft Suzanna 1 3 6 85 8,000 ft. AMERICAN RELEASING Belle of Alaska, The 2 2 16 60 4,666 ft. Great Alone, The . 3 15 61 5,912 ft. His Wife's Husband 1 9 67 6,092 ft. Jan of the Big Snows 1 3 11 61 4,531 ft. My Old Kentucky Home... . 1 3 26 66 7,382 ft. Queen of the Moulin Rouge. 1 23 70 6,704 ft. Sign of the Rose, The 15 1 72 6,080 ft. 1 27 69 6,785 ft. Timothy's Quest 13 66 6,465 ft. ASSOCIATED EXHIBITORS Conquering the Woman 2 3 5 51 5,887 ft Don't Doubt Your Wife 2 9 61 4,742 ft. Grandma's Boy 87 30 78 4,841 ft. Lady Godiva 1 9 67 5,077 ft Real Adventure, The 3 15 3 71 4,932 ft. Silas Marner 11 1 73 6.344 ft. 132 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Title of Picture x .U c go x; W v. c J2 u IS Till We Meet Again 1 10 3 75 5,822 ft. Up in the Air About Mary . . . 1 2 7 — 59 4,627 ft. Woman Wake Up 1 6 27 — 64 5,241 ft. ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL Alias Julius Ceasar . 2 1 10 — 60 6,131 ft. Bell Bov "13" 8 3 78 4,940 ft. Rr\n/1 Pat; TV»p 44 3 72 6,902 ft T> _f — \T ^ «- V> 3 31 10 76 7,759 ft. Crossroads of New York, The 1 4 25 2 67 6,292 ft. Dangerous Age, The — — on OU y> it. 70 1 OOQ ft It. Deuce of Spades 2 3 13 1 DO 4,5U5 It. Domestic Relations 1 6 14 60 5,192 ft. East is West 1 4 35 32 81 7,737 ft. Eternal Flame, The 1 1 56 27 79 7,453 ft. Fool's First 3 3 24 — 62 5,773 ft. Riirv 14 13 81 8,709 ft. c D -> 14 56 4,588 ft. t_T_ir t> _ _ _j Tl,«» A 4 1 l 7 51 5,484 ft. 5 8 63 5,460 ft. 21 20 85 5,953 ft. 53 5 73 7,944 ft. Infidel, The 2 5 12 57 5,377 ft. Kindred of the Dust 2 36 5 72 7,424 ft. Light in the Dark, The 7 12 65 5,600 ft. Lorna Doone 27 9 78 6,083 ft. Masquerader, The 1 35 7 74 7,835 ft. Mighty Lak' a Rose 7 8 86 8^60 ft. Minnie 1 3 8 1 62 6,696 ft. Oliver Twist 3 23 24 83 7,761 ft. Omar, the Tentmaker 1 3 15 8 74 8,090 ft. One Clear Call 5 43 1 68 7,450 ft. Pilgrim, The 5 8 91 3,675 ft. Primitive Lover, The 2 33 69 6,172 ft. Question of Honor, A 3 24 2 68 6,248 ft. Rose o' the Sea 4 3 19 60 6,837 ft. Skin Deep. 4 39 11 74 6,303 ft 1 2 8 63 4,716 ft. Sonny 1 48 4 71 6,968 ft. Trouble 1 45 5 72 4,912 ft. Voice From the Minaret. The. 12 20 89 6,885 ft. White Shoulders 1 17 1 71 5,966 ft. Woman He Married. The 5 21 64 6.563 ft Woman's Side. The 3 7 15 56 5,800 ft. BOOKING GUIDE 133 i/jj (/) j o.j; . - cS O ft) a; .tl O j= if rS^ 1 « X > Title of Picture « ta w be be ber rtini ber ber rtin) W E age ;nta t 1* 3 ft> 3 &> S3 o > FAMOUS PLAYERS Across the Continent.. Adam and Eva Adam's Rib Anna Ascends Bachelor Daddy, A Back Home and Broke Beauty Shop, The . 5 Beauty's Worth — Beyond the Rocks 4 Blood and Sand — Bobbed Hair 15 Bonded Woman, The 2 Borderland 1 Bought and Paid Por — Burning Sands 1 Clarence — Cowboy and the Lady, The . . 1 Cradle, The — Crimson Challenge, The 1 Dark Secrets 1 Daughter of Luxury, A — Dictator, The — Drums of Fate — Ebb Tide — Face in the Fog, The 3 Find the Woman 2 Forever (Peter Ibbetson) .... 7 Fool's Paradise 1 For the Defense — Ghost Breaker, The — Good Provider, The — Green Temptation, The — Heart Specialist. The 1 Her Gilded Cage — Her Husband's Trademark.. — If You Believe It. It's So. . . . — Impossible Mrs. Bellew, The. — Is Matrimony A Failure?.... — Java Head — Kick In — Loves of Pharoah, The 4 Making a Man — Man From Home, The — Manslaughter — Man Unconquerable, The. .. — 3 65 2 70 5,502 ft. 1 7 6 81 7,153 ft. — 6 5 84 9,526 ft. 10 15 1 62 5,959 ft. 3 66 4 70 6,229 ft. — 33 17 81 7,814 ft. 3 9 1 53 6,536 ft. 1 22 1 70 6,751 ft. 5 66 7 69 6,740 ft. 1 76 20 76 8,110 ft. 1 10 — 41 4,395 ft. 2 25 — 66 5,486 ft. — 26 1 71 5,486 ft. 3 33 2 70 5,601 ft. 4 41 3 69 6,919 ft. 2 36 10 75 6,146 ft. 6 23 1 64 4,918 ft. 2 23 — 68 4,698 ft. 2 20 1 67 4,942 ft. 1 7 2 68 4,337 ft. 4 14 1 66 4,538 ft. 1 43 1 70 5,221 ft. 5 6 — 56 5,716 ft. 3 27 — 68 7,336 ft. 4 24 6 68 6,095 ft. 2 19 — 63 5,144 ft. 1 39 12 70 7,236 ft. 2 71 20 75 8,681 ft. c 0 03 4,yUa it. 5 37 2 68 5,130 ft. 2 43 3 73 7,753 ft. 3 42 1 68 6,165 ft. 3 12 61 4,768 ft 5 48 2 68 6,229 ft. 3 43 3 70 5,101 ft. 2 36 3 70 6,764 ft. 2 30 18 80 7,155 ft. 4 35 2 69 5,612 ft. 2 13 8 78 7,865 ft. 4 23 7 72 7.074 ft. 2 23 1 63 7,352 ft. 3 13 5 74 5.594 ft. 1 30 1 70 6.895 ft. 73 35 80 9 061 ft. 2 31 . 4 72 5,795 ft. 134 MOTION PICTURE NEWS .•e£ .-e^ .-e^ .-sm « Title of Picture « * ^ a, "lo " bo & u 3 u C uC uC w J2 4J \S ti "J « "J i> "J3 bo t- .flu .O u J u jDu « £ co co eo co u r. 3 a> 3 fctf £tf «• x- x x; x - Title of Picture ^ * ^ * ^ * ^ » & k£ k£ ^c 6>i1 ft in 70 C 7fiQ f f J , / U3 1 l . c 1 Q 60 DU A 630 ft fi u 4 ??Q ft a o 1 66 0,0 1 / II. 2 5 3 73 5,518 ft. Z jj 4,olW It. 6 47 2 63 5,644 ft. 4 38 11 73 8,233 ft. 2 25 5 70 5,205 ft. 1 13 5 76 6,842 ft. 5 05 C OTA fi. 3,3/0 It. 34 70 5.003 ft. 1 36 2 72 5,461 ft. 20 70 5,600 ft. 1 16 66 5,600 ft. 1 28 7 75 6,145 ft. 2 15 64 5.275 ft. 4 10 62 7,195 ft. 1 30 68 6,783 ft. 10 1 73 6,800 ft. 60 3 71 7,040 ft. 1 20 11 80 7,136 ft. 4 11 5 72 6.971 ft. BOOKING GUIDE 137 thibitors " Fair " chibitors 1 Good " ¥ chibitc " Big Value Title of Picture w far Wbo W* W bo u bo amber :portir>i u C u - u G u C o * ?£ H ja u 1* 5g > X) ba 8 < — METRO All the Brothers Were Valiant. Broadway Rose Don't Write Letters Enter Madame Face Between, The ... Fascination Five Dollar Baby, The Forget-Me-Not Forgotten Law, The Glass Houses Hands of Nara, The Hate Hearts Aflame I Can Explain Jazzmania June Madness Kisses Love in the Dark Missing Husbands Peg O' My Heart Prisoner of Zenda, The Quincy Adams Sawyer Seeing's Believing Sherlock Brown Stroke of Midnight, The They Like 'Em Rough Trifling Women Youth to Youth PATHE Dr. Jack Isle of Zorda, The Nanook of the North PLAYGOERS Tracks SELZNICK Channing of the Northwest . .. . Evidence iohn Smith .ove Is An Awful Thing Love's Masquerade One Week of Love Pawned Reckless Youth 2 9 2 71 6,265 ft. 5 45 5 71 6 reels 4 1 10 55 6 reels 3 3 16 11 63 6 reels 1 1 9 62 6 reels 1 1 51 2 69 8 reels 2 3 39 66 6 reels 1 18 67 6 reels 3 6 1 66 7 reels 1 31 2 71 6 reels 4 1 8 52 6 reels 2 2 7 1 59 6 reels 1 6 6 82 7 reels E 0 4 4.9 6 reels i i 1 1 7 HO o rcets 1 4 13 2 67 6 reels 3 2 11 57 6 reels 2 7 1 69 6 reels 3 10 59 7 reels — — 10 14 87 6 reels 54 13 76 8 reels 4 20 8 74 6 reels 3 2 10 58 6 reels 1 4 12 64 6 reels 3 6 j 58 6 reels 2 1 18 1 65 6 reels 2 30 11 76 8 reels 3 8 64 6 reels 18 45 91 5 reels 1 17 1 70 9 reels 1 2 61 9 72 6 reels 1 1 8 62 5,466 ft. 3 15 64 4,725 ft. 1 1 18 66 4,642 ft. 1 12 66 6,050 ft. 2 3 27 2 66 6,853 ft. 1 12 1 68 4,300 ft. 1 27 9 76 6,960 ft. 2 7 1 71 4,973 ft. 1 14 1 69 5,700 ft. 138 MOTION PICTURE NEWS Sg *s s"g ~» s |£ fife ^ |« | Title of Picture «u W*^ & t) .3 o'Z t/\S t«e eg. Bg Eg, Eg. S« X~ £tf <&h Referee, The Reported Missing Under Oath Woman of No Importance .... STATE RIGHTS Beautiful and Damned Determination Flesh and Blood Heroes of the Street I Am the Law Man From Hell's River, The . . More to Be Pitied than Scorned Rags to Riches Sure Fire Flint 2 What's Wrong With the Women — Worldly Madonna, A 3 World's a Stage, The 1 Your Best Friend — UNITED ARTISTS Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood — Fair Lady — Man Who Played God, The — One Exciting Night — Orphans of the Storm — Tailor-Made Man, A — Tess of the Storm Country .... — UNIVERSAL Afraid to Fight 1 All Night — Altar Stairs, The — Another Man's Shoes — Bearcat. The 3 Black Bag. The 1 Broad Daylight 1 Caught Bluffing — Confidence — Dangerous Little Demon 2 Don't Shoot — Flame of Life, The — Flaming Hour. The — Flirt. The — 2 9 — 67 4,665 ft. 2 76 2 70 6,900 ft. 31 2 72 5,000 ft. 7 14 1 60 5,234 ft. 3 17 4 70 7 reels 1 8 — 62 8,807 ft. — 14 2 74 6 reels 2 20 8 76 7 reels 4 30 3 70 6 reels 5 12 1 62 5 reels 1 12 2 68 5,800 ft. 2 31 10 76 7 reels 23 3 69 6 reels 6 22 4 63 7,254 ft. 1 18 62 5,200 ft. 2 5 2 65 5,700 ft. 3 10 — 65 7 reels 6 48 97 10,680 ft. 5 16 66 6,400 ft. — 20 3 74 5,800 ft. 2 17 27 86 11 reels 5 53 14 73 12 reels 2 30 9 75 8,469 ft. — 14 42 92 9,639 ft. 2 44 2 69 4,429 ft. 1 13 68 5 reels 2 8 64 5 reels 3 10 1 67 5 reels 26 65 4,538 ft. 4 26 1 66 4,343 ft. 2 15 1 66 5 reels 24 70 5 reels 3 14 66 5 reels 1 23 1 67 4.751 ft. 26 70 5,130 ft. 1 8 2 73 7 reels 1 9 1 71 5 reels 21 17 84 8 reels BOOKING GUIDE 139 tn r u * M ■ H - in u - s s O V. ■2"bo V ¥ .t. O *8 |m J3 "rt X- I" Hz x: s» l> Title of Picture w bo ^ be M be w* V bo u C u C u S 5 e «« v £ .o U JR •° II £ c. c o 3 & II 2* bo C tJ Galloping Kid, The 1 3 18 — 64 5 reels Ghost Patrol, The 2 6 2 71 5 reels Girl Who Ran Wild, The 1 12 — 68 5 reels Her Night of Nights 1 5 13 — 59 4,450 ft. Human Hearts 1 1 59 3 70 7 reels Jilt, The 2 2 5 1 59 5 reels Kentucky Derby, The — 3 31 11 76 6 reels Kissed — 1 14 — 70 4,231 ft. Lavander Bath Lady, The — 5 6 — 56 5 reels Loaded Door, The — — 20 1 70 4,430 ft. Lone Hand, The — — 14 4 75 5 reels Long Chance, The — 1 19 — 69 5 reels Man to Man — 1 56 2 71 6,629 ft. Man Under Cover, The — 2 22 — 67 4,566 ft. Man Who Married His Own Wife — — 25 — 70 4,313 ft. Married Flapper, The — 1 24 — 69 4,662 ft. One Wonderful Night — 2 8 1 69 5 reels Out of the Silent North — 2 24 — 68 4,343 ft. Paid Back 1 2 16 — 64 4,920 ft. Second Hand Rose 1 3 23 — 65 5 reels Step On It V . . 1 1 27 1 69 5 reels Storm, The — 1 87 14 74 8 reels Top o' the Morning 1 1 12 2 69 5 reels Tracked To Earth — — 25 — 70 4,477 ft. Trap, The — 8 45 4 68 5,481 ft. Trimmed — 1 32 — 70 4,583 ft. Trouper. The 6 3 12 — 54 4,480 ft. tT J . rp T71 _ ~ 1 1 42 2 70 8 reels Wild, rioney Z 7 00 0/ 0,4ZZ It. O on ZU 00 4,0U0 It. \X7<-t1f T t%m Z 15 00 5 reels U/nn/lorfnl WTita A Z 3 O 1 A OU t TIC (*■ 5,/5d It. VITAGRAPH Angel of Crooked Street, The . . 2 14 1 68 5 reels Divorce Coupons 2 13 2 71 5 reels Fighting Guide, The 1 3 7 — 57 5 reels Front Page Story, A 1 7 2 74 6 reels 1 2 17 — 65 5 reels Man from Downing Street 1 3 6 — 56 5 reels My Wild Irish Rose 1 2 28 4 71 7 reels Ninety and Nine, The Sheik's Wife. The 1 10 4 77 7 reels 1 7 2 73 5 reels 5 1 34 2 65 6 reels Silent Vow, The 1 12 1 69 5 reels Too Much Business 1 1 22 1 69 7 reels THEATRE EQUIPMENT STAGE AND THEATRE ILLUMINATION, VENTI- LATION, PROJECTORS, SCREENS, ETC. CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THEATRES ATTRACTIVENESS FOR COMBINED THEATRE AND STORE FRONT. An article by P. S. Laurence of the National Terra Cotta Society dealing with the possibilities of designing the theatre front to serve as a feature for adding to the popularity of the theatre. References : October 21, 1922, page 2077. CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF MODERN THEATRES. Special Supplement — A complete and comprehensive treatment of the salient features of theatre construction, remodelling and equipping of modern theatres, prepared by Thomas W. Lamb. Recommendations and procedure for the selection of the site, financing, building, etc., are given, along with many theatre diagrams and photographs. The advertising contained in this special supplement serves in part as a theatre directory. References: April 21, 1923, pages 1921-1952. EXPLAINS PRIME FACTOR IN ACOUSTIC TROUBLES IS REVERBERA- TION. Extracts from an address by Paul E. Sabine before the Academy of Science on the various factors entering into the proper acoustic designs for theatres ; also the prime factors in troubles commonly encountered are pointed out. References : December 23, 1922, page 3242. MASONRY IN THEATRE CONSTRUCTION REQUIRES STUDY FOR ECONOMY. An article giving in detail the salient points and procedure for the design and erection of foundations for theatre to insure reliable and sound construe tion by H. Robins Burroughs, consulting engineer. References: November 18, 1922, page 2571. MOTION PICTURE THEATRE PLANS AWARDED FIRST PLACE IN COMPETITION. Layouts of theatres awarded first place in architectural competition for plans for motion picture theatre. References : September 30, 1922, page 1G56. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING IMPORTANT IN THEATRE CONSTRUCTION. Detailed explanation of the procedure to be followed and the important points to be considered in theatre construction, giving the assurance of a sound building, by H. Robins Burroughs, theatre engineer. References : December 30, 1922, page 3419. ELECTRIC DISPLAY SIGNS CHOICE OF ELECTRIC SIGN FOR MOTION PICTURE THEATRE. Second of a series of articles by J. If. Shute. Illuminating Engineer, on electric signs for motion picture theatres. Many valuable recommendations and data are contained in these articles. References : January 27, 1923, page 485. CHOOSING CORRECT LAMP FOR MOTION PICTURE THEATRE SIGNS. Concluding article of the series by J. M. Shute, Illuminating Engineer, on electric signs for motion picture theatres. There has never been presented for the exhibitor more expert and complete data on this phase of exploitation than is contained in this senas. • References: February 10, 1923, page 727. HOW TO DIVERT CLIENTELE TO THEATRES NOT ON MAIN STREET. The third of a series of articles on electric signs in motion picture theatres by J. M. Shute, Illuminating Engineer, setting forth suggestions and rules to exploit theatres through the use of electric signs. References: February 1928, page 599. 140 BOOKING GUIDE 141 GREAT IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRIC SIGNS IN SUCCESS OF THEATRE. This is the first of a series of articles in lighting of the exteriors of motion picture theatres for purposes of exploitation. Articles prepared by J. M. Shute, Illuminating Engineer, appear in the issues of January 13th, page 217 ; January 27th, page 485 ; February 3rd, page 599 ; February 10th, page 737. References : January 13, 1923, page 217. EXPLOITATION — MECHANICAL BUSINESS INCREASES THIRTY PER CENT; EXPLOITATION COST ONLY SIX DOLLARS. A description with detailed drawing of the exploitation display used for the lobby in the advertising of the picture " Burning Sands." This mechanical apparatus can be constructed at the cost of only $6.00. References : December 23, 1922, page 3242. EXHIBITOR BRINGS PHYSICAL CHARMS OF THEATRE TO PATRONS' ATTENTION. The Miller Theatre, Wichita, Kan., introduces a short house organ, bringing to the attention of the clientele the physical charms of the theatre. References: September 16, 1922, page 1406. HOW TO CONSTRUCT LOBBY DISPLAY WITH REALISTIC NORTHERN FOREST STREAM. A description with photographs and drawings of a mechanical lobby display for the exploitation of the picture " I Am the Law." References : October 14, 1922, page 1922. MECHANICAL LOBBY DISPLAY EMBODIES GREAT AMOUNT OF ACTION. R. R. Russell of Loew's Palace, Memphis, Tenn., explains with the aid of diagrams a striking mechanical lobbv display for "Across the Continent." References : September 16, 1922, page 1406. FIRE PROTECTION MAKING THE THEATRE FIREPROOF AND REDUCING THE INSURANCE RATE. A general description of the fire hazards and losses of theatres and also precautions and equipment recommendable to give insurance against fires, pointing out the saving in the reduction of the insurance rates through that procedure. By J. Donald Pryor, Grinnell Company, Inc. References : September 2, 1922, page 1179. FILM SPLICING METHOD EMPLOYED FOR, SPLICING NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE FILM. Paper before the Society of Motion Picture Engineers by J. H. McNabb on the development and use of film splicing machines. It is also pointed out in this article the proper and improper methods of splicing film. References: February 17, 1923, page 855. LIGHTING THE THEATRE ILLUMINATION IN AUDITORIUM VITALLY AFFECTS SCREEN BRIGHT- NESS. A few of the vitally important phases are set forth for the correct illumina- tion of the auditorium, pointing out the harmful effect of improper illumination. References: September 23, 1922, page 1523. LIGHTING FOR THE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE THEATRE. An article dealing with the various phases of lighting for the interior and exterior of the motion picture theatre. The apparatus recommendable for lighting is also described. The paper presented by J. L. Stair before the Society Of Motion Picture Engineers is continued in the issue of December 2nd, page 2819. References : November 25, 1922, page 2701. LIGHTING FOR THE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE THEATRE. Conclusion of the article on the lighting for the interior and exterior of tbe motion picture theatre by J. L. Stair presented before the Society of Motion Picture Engineers. References : December 2, 1922, page 2819. WHAT LIGHT IS AND SOME OF ITS PECULIAR CHARACTERISTICS. An explanation of the fundamentals of light which makes possible a general understanding of this subject. By Maurice Bart Bloom, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Optics, Ltd., London, England. References : September 16, 1922, page 1405. )42 MOTION PICTURE NEWS MAZDA LAMP PROJECTION INCANDESCENT LAMP PROJECTION SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT. A special supplement devoted to the incandescent lamp projection (Mazda projection), putting forth the claims for the advantages of this type of apparatus. Inferences : February 10, 1923, page 721. MOTION PICTURE PHOTOGRAPHY FASCINATION OF CINEMATOGRAPHY MAKES STRONG UNIVERSAL APPEAL. Extracts from the book " Motion Picture Photography," by Carl Louis Gregory. This installment (Chapter II) deals with motion picture photog- raphy in a general manner. Extracts from the book by Carl L. Gregory appear in the issues dated February 10th, page 741 ; February 24th, page 959 ; March 10th, page 1202 ; March 24th. page 1478 ; April 7th. page 1708. References : February 10, page 741. FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHT FOR UNDERSTANDING OF CINEMATOG- RAPHY. Extract from the book " Motion Picture Photography," by Carl L. Gregory. This installment (Chapter III) gives an explanation of the fundamentals of .light for the thorough understanding of motion picture photography. References : February 24, 1923, page 959. FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHT FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY. Chapter III (continued) of the book "Motion Picture Photography." by Carl L. Gregory. This installment deals with the fundamentals of light for motion picture photographv. Several illustrations are used to clarify the explanation. References : March 10, 1923, page 1202. FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHT FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY. Chapter III (continued) of book "Motion Picture Photography," bv Carl L. Gregory. Continuation of article on relation of principles of physics to photography. References : March 24. 1923, page 1478. PROJECTION AND PERTAINING SUBJECTS CONSTANT POTENTIAL GENERA TORS FOR MOTION PICTURE PRO- JECTION. A paper before the Society of Motion Picture Engineers by A. M. Candy, Engineering Dept. of the Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Co., discussing the develop- ment of the constant potential motor generator for producing satisfactory results in projecting motion pictures. References : October 28, 1922, page 2197. CURVES FOR EQUIVALENT FOCUS OF OBJECTIVE THROW AND PICTURE SIZE. A lens chart enabling the selection of the proper objective lens for any given length of throw and size of picture and vice versa. This chart may be employed in the place of the lens table. References: October 21, 1922, page 2082. HOME-MADE TIME SWITCH. Detailed explanation with diagram for the construction of an automatic time switch for use in connection with the theatre. References: October 14, 1922, page 1928. METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE CORRECT SCREEN ILLUMINATION FOR THE THEATRE. A description of the loot candle meter, an instrument for the easy deter- mination of the amount of illumination thrown on the projection screen. It is recommended that exhibitors make use of this device. References : December 2, 1922, page 2830. PROPERTIES OF THE COMPONENT ELEMENTS FOR PROJECTION. Conclusion of the series of articles on motion picture projection with Bfasda Jamps by 11. II. Magdslck and C. E. Egeler, National Lamp Works of the G. E Co. This series of articles appeared in the issues of June 24th. page 3352 ; July 1st, page 98 ; July 8th, page 204 ; July 15th, page 293 ; July 22nd, page 428; August 12th, page 798; August 19th. page 980; August 2«th, page 1064; September 2nd, page 1182; under ibis brad explaining the advantages and best method for using the G. E. equipment for Ma /da limp projection. References: September 2, 1922, page 1182. BOOKING GUIDE 143 OUr USE OE SERIES OE ARTICLES FOR COURSE IN ELECTRICITY. This is a brief outline of a course (Lesson 1 — Part 1) in simplified elec tricity for projectionists which appear in the subsequent issues of the News. The subject of electricity is very thoroughly treated in these articles, which appear in the issues dated February 17th, page 858 ; March 3rd, page 1084 ; March 10th, page 1206 ; March 17th, page 1320 ; March 24th, page 1480 ; March 31st, page 1G00 ; April 7th, page 1710. References : February 17, 1923, page 858. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 1 — Part II (Electrical Units) — the second installment of the series of articles on simplified electricity for projectionists. This article deals with simple electrical units. References : March 3, 1923, page 1804. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 2 — Part I (The Laws of Magnetism) — the third of a series on simplified electricity for the projectionist, in which is taken up a thorough and simple treatment of the laws governing electrical magnetism. References : March 10, 1923, page 1206. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 2 — Part I (continued) — (The Laws of Magnetism) — A continuation of the article on the laws of magnetism, which article is part of the series on a comprehensive treatment of simplified electricity for projectionists. References: March 17, 1923, page 1320. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 2 — Part II (Electrical Inductance) of the series of articles on simplified electricity for projectionists, dealing with the subject of inductance, together with several diagrams for further explanation. References : March 24, 1923, page 1480. SIMPLIFIED ELECTRICITY FOR PROJECTIONISTS. Lesson 3 — Part I (Direct Current Circuits). — In this installment of the series of articles is explained the fundamentals of direct current circuits. References : March 31, 1923, page 1600. USE OF LENS TABLE FOR FINDING SIZE OF PICTURE, LENS AND THROW. A complete lens table enabling the selection of the proper projection lens for a given size picture and distance of throw and vice versa. References : September 30, 1922, page 1660. YOUR PROJECTION DEPARTMENT A DECIDED ASSET OR LIABILITY. An article pointing out the value of an up-to-date projection department in its drawing power for a steady clientele for the theatre. References : December 9, 1922, page 2957. PHOTOGRAPHS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THEATRES DEPARTURE TO ROMAN DESIGN FOLLOWED IN SAN FRANCISCO HOUSE. A description with photographs of the new Castro Theatre, San Francisco, Cal. This theatre was built following the design of the old Roman architecture. References : November 4, 1922, page 2331. DESIGN FOR SMALL TOWN THEATRES IN AUSTRALIA FOLLOW NEW LINES. Views and short description of the new type of motion picture theatres now being constructed in the leading suburban cities and towns in Australia. References: November 11, 1922, page 2456. EASTMAN THEATRE. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT. A complete description and photographs of the world-famous Eastman Theatre, Rochester, N. Y., with special articles on acoustics, heating; and ventilating and the projection department. Complete plans of the theatre are also given. References: January 20, 1923, page 351. GOLDEN GATE THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO, MOST THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED. Description of the latest addition to the Junior Orpheum Circuit, San Francisco, Cal., the beautiful Golden Gate Theatre, with a photograph of the exterior of the building. References : December 16. 1922, page 30ST. 144 BOOKING GUIDE LINWOOD THEATRE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF KANSAS CITY SUBURBAN HOUSES. A description with illustrations of the Linwood Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. T)iis theatre is a very good example of the fine suburban house. References : January JS, 1923. page 220. LOEWS WARFIELD THEATRE EMBODIES MANY COMMENDABLE FEATURES. A description and views of Loew s Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, Cal., which is built 'at a cost of $1,250,000. References : September 9, 1922, page 1285. NEW ELECTRIC THEATRE COMPARES FAVORABLY WITH FINEST. A description of the Eastman Theatre, Kansas City, Kansas, with complete views of the interior and exterior. References : December 23, 1922, page 3241. STANLEY THEATRE, FLORIDA, EXQUISITE GEM OF OLD SPANISH ART, A description with photographs of the Stanley Theatre, West Palm Beach, Fla.. which is claimed to be one of the most novel and beautiful of small theatres in America. References: March 3, 1923, description page 1081, views pages 1801-02. VIEWS OF THE INDIANA THEATRE, TERRE HAUTE, IND. Views showing the unusual decoration and layout of the elaborately designed Indiana Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind. References: December 30, 1922. pages 3420-22. STAGE LIGHTING AND PRESENTATION BEHND THE SCENES WITH EDWARD L. HYMAN, MARK STRAND. BROOKLYN. The first of a series of articles giving the details of the construction with photographs and sketches of the various numbers put on in conjunction with feature pictures at the Mark Strand Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y. This first article explains the prologue used with the picture, " Bells of the Sea." These articles appear in the issues dated March 10th, page 1199 ; March 17th, page 1315 ; March 24th, page 1473; March 31st, page 1597; April 7th, page 1707. References: March 10, 1923, page 1199. BEHIND THE SCENES WITH EDWARD L. HYMAN, MARK STRAND, BROOKLYN. The second of a series of articles which deals with the equipment employed to secure the proper stage presentation of a picture and also treats with the composition of the overture for the picture. References : March 17, 1923, page 1315. BEHIND THE SCENES WITH E. L. HYMAN, MARK STRAND, BROOKLYN. The third of a series of articles containing diagram and explanation of a lavout for a special stage which can be used for three separate stages, making for flexibility for presentations. References : March 24, 1923, page 1473. BEHIND THE SCENES WITH E. L. HYMAN, BROOKLYN, MARK STRAND. In this article the excellent effects which may be obtained for stage specialties by the use of transparencies are fully explained. Also the prologue and method of laying out the scene for the prologue for the picture " The Christian " Is explained. References: March 31, 1923, page 1597. WEIRD EFFECT OF SIX KEYBOARDS WITH ONLY THREE PIANOS. An article with photographs describing the method of producing a striking sketch on a small stage, using three pianos and obtaining the effect of six. This stunt can be used by any theatre with a large or small stage. References : November 25, 1922, page 2703. THEATRE ORGANS PROPER WAY TO BUILD ( HAM HER FOR RECEPTION OF ORGAN. The technical expert of the American Photoplayer Company discusses the proper way for building an organ chamber. References: September 30, 1922, page 1U55. SPECIAL COURSE INAUGURATED FOR MOTION PICTURE ORGANISTS. The reproduction of a letter by George Eastman explaining the function of the new school for motion picture theatre organists incorporated In the East- man Theatre, Rochester, N. Y. Reference* : November 11, 1922. page 2466, BOOKING GUIDE 145 THEATRE VENTILATION CODE VENTILATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL. The code for the ventilation of public and semi-public buildings adopted by the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers. References: October 14, 1922, page 1922. MISCELLANEOUS APPARATUS FOR RECORDING THE HUMAN VOICE ON MOTION PICTURE FILM. A description with illustrations of the apparatus and method used in record- ing the human voice on motion picture film as followed bv Professor Edgar I. Wenger of the University of Illinois. References : November 4, 1922, page 2338. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INFLAMMABLE AND NON-INFLAMMABLE FILM. The Department of Commerce. Bureau of Standards. Washington, D. C, reports the essential features of the inflammable and non-inflammable film. References : October 7, 1922, page 1792. GERMAN EFFICIENCY IN THEIR LABORATORIES. An article explaining the efficient methods which the Germans are incor- porating in their laboratories for the development and handling of motion picture film. References : December 9. 1922, page 2958. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS LEADING TO THE MODERN MOTION PICTURE. A paper presented before the Society of Motion Picture Engineers by C. Francis Jenkins, giving a complete resume of the apparatus and development of the modern motion picture. The continuation of this article appears in the October 21, 1922, issue, page 2078. References: October 14, 1922. page 1921. ILLUMINANTS AND METHODS FOR LIGHTING MOTION PICTURE STUDIOS. The author, F. S. Mills, in a paper before the Illuminating Engineering Society, sets forth the method and use of the various illuminants in the motion picture industry, treating on the high intensity arc lamp, the Cooper Hewitt mercury vapor lamp and the high wattage Mazda C lamp. References : December 16, 1922, page 3079. PERFECT INSPECTION AT TWICE THE SPEED NOW POSSIBLE IN FILM EXCHANGES. Description of a new apparatus which is being developed permitting the rapid inspection of motion picture film and also the detection of minute flaws in the film which ordinarily pass inspection. References: December 2, 1922. page 2820. THE MOTION PICTURE THEATRE OF THE FUTURE AND ITS EQUIP- MENT. An interesting paper before the Society of Motion Picture Engineers by Samuel L. Rothafel of the Cr.pitol Theatre. New York City, making a prophecy of the probable development of the motion picture theatre of the future, bringing out also the important points in showmanship. References: January 6, 1923. page 95. 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