The Film Daily (1924)

^S^HIIIHiBHHIIHa Monday, November 17, 1924 THE j5B^ DAILY Newspaper Opinions "The Border Legion"— F. P.-L. New Lyric, Minneapolis TRIBUNE — * * * The story is a typical Zane Grey Western thriller. * * *deals with one of the most desperate bandit gangs in southern Idaho plundering and killing in its search for gold. * » » "Broken Barriers" — Metro-Gold. Alexandria Egyptian, San Francisco (Three Days Ending Nov. 6) BULLETIN— The young star, Norma Shearer, does some convincing work in this picture. • * * "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" — M«tro Gold. Strand, Cincinnati COMMERCIAL TRIBUNE—* * • It seems safe to say that Miss Sweet has done better than those who have gone before, because the Marshall Neilan production is engrossing from start to finish and runs the gamut of beauty and sordidness in its unfolding picturization of this drama of the English country-side. TIMES-STAR—* * * The deliberate alteration of the plot to provide a most improbable "happy ending" is an unpardonablt sacrilege. "This Woman"— Warners Pantheon, Chicago POST — * * * Miss Rich plays well, as usual, and is pleasing to look upon. Marc McDermott gives one of his fine performances as a music master. Ricardo Cortez, Creighton Hale, Clara Bow and other well known and well-liked players are also in the cast. ■ ■'-'■■' Madison, Detroit FREE PRESS — A love story that is different * * * it delighted crowds which filled the theater to capacity. * • * , ,. NEWS — • * * It is full of plot absurdities, but they are easily overlooked in view of the fact that the mature and sincere Irene Rich is vested with the leading role. * « * TIMES — * * * The story itself is rather flat but the excellent direction of * * * Phil Rosen, one of Warner Brothers' best directors, and the splendid work of the cast, especially Irene Rich, the star, considerably raises the entertainment value of the picture. * * * "Wages of Virtue"— F. P.-L. McVickers, Chicago POST — * * * Much color, more humo' than usual and a minimum amount of ploi are the ingredients which go to make up this latest Gloria Swanson picture. Of course the star herself is the chief attraction. She is very much in evidence^ even when the story is pushed into the background. • * • TRIBUNE — * * * Gloria is a cunninj trick in this new picture I So tiny ! So saucy I So droll 1 So evidently en rapport with hei story, her role, and her supporting casi which includes an entire army — the French Legion stationed in Algiers. Ah, la la — so many many mens. • ♦ ♦ Missouri, Detroit GLOBE-DEMOCRAT — Gloria Swanson uses all of her exotic self in a riotous run « • * POST-DISPATCH—* * * The comedy parts catch the spectators, and Gloria's faci eflfcctively registers such conflicting emotions as aflfection, disdain and horror. * • * TIMES — * * * While Gloria Swanson is charming in any part, she is unexpectingly so in "Wages of Virtue." * * * "Welcome Stranger" — Prod. Dist. Corp. Broadway-Strand, Detroit FREE PRESS— With as fine a cast u has been seen, a story that eflfervesces ^^4tn clean-cut comedy, characters that you meet in everyday life and a plot that sustain! interest throughout. * ♦ * NEWS—* * * The cast is one of the special note from the leading players right down to the most trivial character. The di The Solution {Below will be found the answers for the crossword puzzle which appeared in Sunday's issue. On two separate, ho7nzontal lines there appear words that convey a message of considerable importance.) Incorporations Sacramento, Cal. — Hayward Theater, Inc., San Franciscd! Capital $100,000. Incorporators, J. Ackerman, S. Harris, G. Oppenheimer, B. Feigenbaum and P. Moe. Sacramento, Cal. — Wharton Film Classics, Los Angeles. Capital $1,000,000. Incorporators, T. Wharton, I. Burnside, N. McCabe, E. Ferguson and J. Carr. Sacramento, Cal. — Stuart Patton Productions, Los Angeles. Capital $500,000. Incorporators, S. Patton, J. Parker, G. Ament, W. Maddex and L. Oakley. Sacramento, Cal. — Richard Thomas Productions, San Francisco. Capital $1,000,000. Incorporators, R. Thomas, E. Dawson and E. M. Dawson. Sacramento, Cal. — Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association, Portland, Oregon. Incorporators, J. Ellison, A. Strange and H. Cross. Sacramento, Cal. — King Tut Amusement Co., Los Angeles. Capital $25,000. Incorporators, T. Cooper, W. Gibbens and W. Mealey. Portland, Ore.— Ellison-White Lyceum and Chautauqua Association, Portland. Incorporators, J. Ellison, A. Strange and H. Cross. Vertical 1. Astor 2. A. M. 3. Tim 4. Gab 5. Ct. 6. Money 7. Tax 9. Be 10. Wit 11. Or Horizontal 1. Watch 2. Mit 3. St. (Meaning Saint) 4. Go S. Tab 6. Pan 7. Ox 8. Be 9. Bio 10. Metro (This puzzle was worked out by John W. Alicoate) Sacramento, Cal. — Marlow's Music House, Santa Rosa. Capital $100,000. Incorporators, C. Marlow, J. Carey, F. Marlow and E. Carey. Sacramento, Cal. — Southland Film Company, Los Angeles. Capital $15,000. Incorporators, P. Howland, E. Seibert and M. Brooks. Sacramento, Cal. — Metropolitan Pictures, Los Angeles. Capital $10,000. Incorporators, W. Holman, P. Dowling and C. Hill. Sacramento, Cal. — Royal Productions, Los Angeles. Capital $25,000. Incorporators, G. Willey, W. Cutts and R. Haimbaugh. rection by James Young guides the action along in a smoot, coherent manner, while th» tf chnicalities * * * measure up with this high standard * • * "The Western Wallop" — Universal Cameo, Los Angeles (Week Ending Not. 8) EXAMINER—' * * The picture does not preach a sermon or point a moral openly. To this extent it is handled with finesse and in the main is a Western story of adventure and love. How the man on parole finds life and love and business and almost loses his freedom make the plot. * * * EXPRESS — * * * The cast is capable and meets the demands of spirited action adequately. Jack Hoxie is the center of interest, however. ♦ • • HERALD — * • • It is a picture that should appeal to those who like tense situations and heart interest. * * * TI.MES— * * * All the good old western situations are revived in "The Western Wallop." * * * "Yolanda"— Metro-Gold. Circle, Indianapolis STAR^" • * is one of the best costume pictures to visit Indianapolis this scaon. What did Eve ^ say to Adam — •9s Jpve An Associated Exhibito Rel ease \