The Motion Picture Career of Billy B. Van as Reported in the Trade Press, 1915 - 1948

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1922

1922-05-14 Musical Comedy Adaptation Does Not Score as Entertainment

Reviews the Cosmopolitan production The Beauty Shop, describing it as a weak and slow-moving adaptation, with limited comedic appeal despite a strong cast including Billy B. Van.

1922-05-20 Current Paramount Issues

Reports that the Cosmopolitan production The Beauty Shop, featuring Billy B. Van, was scheduled for release by Paramount.

1922-05-20 The Beauty Shop

Reviews the Cosmopolitan production The Beauty Shop, noting strong technical qualities but a reliance on subtitles and limited action, with only moderate comedic appeal despite a cast including Billy B. Van.

1922-06-17 Bankruptcy Involves Reelcraft

Reports that Reelcraft Pictures Corporation has been placed into involuntary bankruptcy, with liabilities exceeding assets and a receiver appointed.

1922-06-24 Reelcraft Pictures Corporation Placed in Receiver Custody

Reports that Reelcraft Pictures Corporation has been placed in receivership following an involuntary bankruptcy petition, with liabilities exceeding assets.

1922-08-23 Van and Corbett Routed

Billy B. Van and James Corbett to depart on 32-week tour.

1922-11-04 Reelcraft Negatives Sold

The negatives of Reelcraft Pictures Corporation’s films have been sold by its receiver to the Export and Import Film Company.

1922-11-18 Advertisement - Export & Import Film Co.

Advertisement noting that the Export and Import Film Company has acquired the Reelcraft film negatives, listing several comedy series included in the purchase.