Exhibitors Herald (Mar-Apr 1924)

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March 29, 1924 EXHIBITORS HERALD 55 all a satisfying little farce, well directed and very well acted. The Cast: Laura La Pante, Edward Hearn, William Welsh, Frances Raymond, Fred De Silva, Margaret Cullington, Albert Hart, Rolfe Sedan, Bert Roach, Stanley Blystone, Lon Poff. George Fisher, Fay Tincher. Sea Picture Of Unusual Merit "WOMEN WHO GIVE," a Metro production featuring Frank K e e n a n and Renee Adoree. Written by Sarah P. McLean Greene. Photographed by Perry Hilburn. Directed by Reginald Barker. Eight reels. Here's a sea picture produced by Louis B. Mayer that, despite its length, holds your undivided attention up to the last foot of film. Some of the best sea stuff that has ever been incorporated in a feature is shown. It is a finished production in every respect and merits the title of "better pictures" adapted by Metro. The story was adapted from Sarah P. McLean Greene's interesting tale "Cape Cod Folks" and Reginald Barker has caught the spirit of the book and the atmosphere of the small fishing village where most of the action takes place. The beauty of sets, clever camera work and sincere acting of the entire cast will leave a lasting impression upon any audience. Frank Keenan in the role of Jonathan Swift, wealthy codfish packer, gives a wonderful characterization, equaling if not surpassing his work in former vehicles. He is ably assisted by Renee Adoree, as Becky Keeler; Robert Frazer, as Capt. Joe Cradlebow; Barbara Bedford, as Emily Swift; and Eddie Philips as Noah Swift. In fact the honors are pretty well divided between Miss Bedford and Keenan. The burning of the Captain's home, for a beacon and the rescue of the crew of Jonathan Swift's craft are high points in this dramatic recital. Joseph Dowling was also excellent as old Captain Keeler and Margaret Seddon as Ma Keeler in the scenes allotted to them. The story concerns the old men at home and the young men who go to sea, and the women who wait. Swift is a hard-hearted business man, and when his son falls in love with Capt. Keeler's daughter he has his son taken aboard one of his boats so that he cannot marry her. He then discovers a love affair between his daughter Emily and Capt. Joe Cradlebow, and attempts to break it up. However, the rescue of his son from a terrific storm and his being overruled by his daughter brings about the happy ending. The Cast: Frank Keenan, Renee Adoree, Robert Frazer, Barbara Bedford. Joseph Dowling, Margaret Seddon, Victor Potel, Joan Standing, Eddie Phillips and William Eugene. Usual Sennett Stuff "SCAREM MUCH," a PatheSennett comedy, directed by Del Lord. Two reels. This is a Mack Sennett all-star comedy with much of the sure-fire hokum used in the past employed to bring the laughs. The timid suitor, the pretty maiden and the rough, raw meat-eating father manage to keep the laughter flowing. Kalla Pasha is the burly one and is very effective. Hectic Melodrama Of Average Merit "THE ARIZONA EXPRESS," Fox Production, with a special cast. Written by Lincoln J. Carter. Directed by Thomas Buckingham. Seven reels. This is a typical Lincoln J. Carter play of the kind that thrilled the gallery gods years ago before the advent of films and serials. It is pretty strong stuff for the average theatre and unless you cater to audiences whose tastes run to hectic melodrama it will not likely meet with approval. Much of the old hokum used in the past in serials is worked into the story and its improbabilities will be apparent to the most blase film devotee. However, it may appeal to those who like plenty of thrills without any thought of logic. There is intelligent direction and much good acting. The cast is a capable one headed by David Butler, Pauline Starke, Harold Goodwin, Francis MacDonald, Evelyn Brent, Frank Beal and William Humphrey. There is a love story running through the seven reels but is quite lost sight of in the mix-up of other characters at times. The story concerns a clerk in love with a cabaret dancer who uses him to gain information of his uncle's bank. There is a mail clerk in love with another girl. The story opens with a jail delivery, and then there is a thrilling fight in a mail car where the thugs attempt to recover a letter. The hero jumps from the mail car to the ground and from the ground to the thugs' auto, saves the girl and recovers the letter. It's all very thrilling. The Cast: Pauline Starke, Evelyn Brent, Anne Cornwell, Harold Goodwin, David Butler, Francis MacDonald, Frank Beal, William Humphrey. West Coast1 Notes By H. E. N. W. C. Whitt, owner of the Anderson theatre, Anderson, Cal., is showing once a week now instead of the customary three. W. C. has taken over the management of the Orpheum at Red Bluff. J. J. Wood who made the Redding theatre famous, states that if rain doesn't hit Redding soon, there will be no business. Miss Sullivan, cashier, has had several offers to go into the movies since bobbing her hair, but as we go to press, she is still at the Redding theatre. * * * Torey R. Roberts, who chases contracts for Geo. A. Oppenheimer, Inc., S. F., has been doing his stuff on the "Death Trail" in Ariz., for the L. A. office. Dave Biederman, who handles this territory, is on a visit to Wilkinsburg, Pa. Mel A. Hulling, L. A. branch manager for Geo. A. Oppenheimer, Inc., advises that "Beau Brummel" will open at the California, L. A., Mar. 15th for a 2 weeks' run, going from there to the Miller for an extended run. Arthur S. Jones, the handsome Vitagraph auditor, was in L. A. last week looking over the office and incidentally the Sennett beauties. "Where do we go from here?" "S. F.", says Arthur. * * * Hugh Dierker was seen along Film Row, L. A., last week. Hugh tells us he is busy on the script for his next picture which will be entitled, "Dons of Pueblo", a story by Percival J. Cooney. * * * Jack G. Bower heads the list of salesmen for the U. S., from the latest reports sent out by First National's home office to the L. A. branch. We understand that this covers a period of 13 weeks but how about No. 43 Jack? * * * West Coast Theatre Enterprises has purchased the Valley and Rialto theatres at El Centro, Cal. * * * The seats of the Iris theatre, Hollywood, have just been newly upholstered and 160 Webers divans and a new Smith Unit Organ installed. The Covina at Covina, Cal., has been re-seated with 50 Weber Bros., leather divans and electric lighted drapes added. Earl Sinks owns both houses. * * * Henry Sharp, well known member of the Ince camera crankers, has renewed his contract with Mr. Ince for another year. Some of Henry's latest camera art is shown in "Anna Christie", "Human Wreckage" and "Judgment of the Storm.' * * * Watch for the story on the exploitation of the "Marriage Circle" which is playing at the Imperial theatre, S. F. It's a knockout and one of the biggest stunts pulled in the Golden Gate City in a number of years. WILLIAM FOX presents "The Arizona Express" with a special cast. Lyman Howe Reel Fair "JUMPING JACKS" is the title of this Educational-Lyman Howe Hodge Podge one reel subject. It is a pleasant blending of cartoon work and scenes in various parts of the world. The dances of various tribes is the most interesting, while scenes of Niagara falls are picturesque though somewhat tiresome through repetition.