Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

66 EXHIBITORS HERALD January 28, 1922 DIGESTo/" PICTURES of MEEK fcfc"COOLISH WIVES," the big special production -T which Universal presented for the first time last week, in a Broadway theatre, represents this company's supreme achievement to date. The motion picture public lias awaited this picture with considerable curiosity, ^or no production of recent date has received the publicity that "Foolish Wives'' has. This of course will .aid exhibitors materially in putting the picture over. In fact there are many talking points attached to the feature that will make good copy for the local newspapers, the lavish expenditure of money to reproduce -the European sets, the thousands of feet of film used in photographing it and the hundreds of people employed for a year and a half in making the picture. A lull review of "Foolish Wives" is printed on page 50. — J. R. M. "THE SONG OF LIFE" (First National) is a ""mother" picture but of an entirely different sort than -the many that have been produced lately. It has an appealing, forceful story back of it and is devoid of the exaggerated sentimentality injected in stories of this "kind. John M. Stahl directed it and made a very satisfactory feature of it. Seven reels. "WHITE HANDS" (Wid Gunning) is Hobart Bosworth's latest starring vehicle and he gives his usual forceful, interest compelling performance. An, .excellent cast appears in his support and although the theme is unpleasant, it will doubtless satisfy lovers of good acting. Lambert Hillyer directed. It is in six parts. "THE LANE THAT HAD NO TURNING" (Paramount) Sir Gilbert Parker's story has been adapted in a masterful manner for Agnes Ayres triumphant debut as a Paramount star in her own right. The interesting story casts her in a role that shows she has real dramatic ability and personality. Good entertainment with an excellent cast in support. Directed hy Victor Fleming. "THE JUNGLE GODDESS" (Export & Import) -is a thriller of thrillers written by Agnes Johnston and Frank Dazey and besides featuring Elinor Field and Truman Van Dyke has the whole Selig wild animal zoo in it. These animals are utilized in providing hairbreadth escapes for the hero and heroine to good advantage. "CAMERON "OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED" (Hodkinson) with a special cast is another splendid story of the Northwest country. It was made by Ernest Shipman for Hodkinson distribution, from Ralph Connor's stirring story. Well directed and well photographed. "Til F. FOURTEENTH LOVER" (Metro) presents Viola Dana in a six reel concoction written by Mice I >. Miller, and directed bv Ham Beaumont. It tells 'of a wealthy girl who grows tired of her wealthy suitors and falls in love with her gardner. Jack Mulhall is the gardner. Light but pleasing entertainment. "DON'T GET PERSONAL" (Universal) is a clever little comedy-drama, or farce comedy, with the vivacious Marie Prevost in the stellar role. The story is by I. R. Ving and was made under the capable direction of Clarence Badger. It should prove a good drawing card in any house. "THE BRIDE'S PLAY" (Cosmopolitan Paramount) presents a modern version of an Irish legend, which because of its artistic accomplishments, stellar acting of the cast, and quaint appeal, stands out as a' pleasing and high-class entertainment. The fact that it is somewhat slow of action is not a handicap as its many fine aspects together with the well wrought climax compensate for this. Seven reels. "SHADOWS OF THE SEA" (Selznick) is a tale of the sea with plenty of action. Proves pleasing entertainment and is suspenseful for the most part. Tearle is excellent in the role of a grim sea captain and the picture contains much fine photography. Five reels. "STRENGTH OF THE PINES" (Fox) stars William Russell with Irene Rich as the feminine lead. It does not measure up to standard of some of star's previous productions. Story is complicated and unreal. Beautiful forest scenes and work of star outstanding features. Picture is well directed. "THE WISE KID" (Universal) is Gladys Walton's latest vehicle and no more refreshing and highly satisfactory little comedy-drama has been produced in several moons. The production was directed by Tod Browning and he has surrounded Miss Walton with a cast of well known and capable players. Five reels. "ACE OF HEARTS" (Goldwyn) presents Lon Chancy, John Bowers and Leatrice Joy in a play of kings and queens and plotters. A melodramatic talc adapted from Gouverneur Morris's story and directed by Wallace Worsley. Six reels. "WHY MEN FORGET" (R-C Pictures) is a story of and for the laboring man. It contains many >tock situations and the trite story will interest but few we fear. Director and producer remain unheralded and the cast is composed of players little heard of. Five reels. "THE LEATHER PUSHERS" (Universal) "Round One" and "Round Two" of this new series of twelve stories which Universal is publishing arc the real goods in screen entertainment. For the exhibitor seeking the best in short subjects we recommend this series. They certainly should prove popular with the men folks. Two reels each.