Exhibitors Herald (Dec 1921 - Mar 1922)

62 EXHIBITORS HERALD March 4. 1922 RAYMOND. HATTON IN HIS BACK AGAINST WALL (GOLDWYN) A distinct novelty in a Western story. Hatton in the role of an abject coward who becomes a hero by accident. Five reels of clever character acting. A comedy with a dash of drama and romance. Directed by Rowland V. Lee. John Frederick, who wrote "His Back Against the Wall," has departed from the beaten path, too often followed by screen writers, and has given us a very truthful picture of the human frailties many possess. As a study in fear "His Back Against the Wall" is a classic and it presents Ray A scene from "His Back Against the Walt" (Goldwyn) mond Hatton in one of his cleverest roles. As an example of well written continuity it also stands out as a shining example. Hatton has the role of Jeremy Dice, a timid, undersized tailor's assistant in a shabby East Side New York shop. His one accomplishment is his dancing and he is some stepper. With his sweetheart, Dorothy Petwell, he wins a loving cup at a ball, but a former beau of Dorothy's appears and he gives up the cup and the girl. He is jeered out of the hall and loses his job. He hops a freight train and some days later is kicked off the train by an angry brakeman in the middle of a desert. He finds shelter in a shanty, whence come two highwaymen. They quarrel over a division of the money and Jeremy, terror stricken in the loft, witnesses the death of both. He descends as the Sheriff drives up and thinking Jeremy has killed both gunmen he is acclaimed a hero. He is taken to the ranch of Henry Welling, where he meets the daughter, .Mary. Another bully, "Bronc" Lewis, appears upon the scene and seeing Jeremy trying to shoot at a target, declares him a fraud. He challenges him to meet him in town. Jeremy drags himself to the town square and as "Bronc" makes an insulting remark he slaps his face. Jeremy trembling with fear pulls his gun and wounds "Bronc" I lightly. The suddenness of the attack unnerves "Bronc" and Jeremy mounts his horse and gallops off with Mary, promising never to shoot another man again. The supporting cast is an excellent one, consisting of Virginia Valli, as Mary the Western ranch girl, and Shannon Day as the hast side dance hall belle. Will Walling is the sheriff ; Gordon Russcl, the bad man "Bronc" Lewis, while Fred Kohler and Jack Curtis were the two robbers. Famous in Europe for20\ears IZAL ^yheHighPowrDkitfectmit now made in America PHENOL COtfflCUNT m V-X HWUM1C LAB. MZmOO The introduction of IZAL gives to America a new and powerful weapon lor combating the spread of infectious disease. It has germ-killing strength 12 times as great as carbolic acid (U. S. H. L. Method) and yet it may be used with safety. IZAL opens up new possibilities for better, safer, surer, more economical methods in maintaining sanitary conditions. For more than 20 years, IZAL has been the standard disinfectant in Europe and the Far East. It is officially adopted by the British Admiralty for the British Navy, by the Government of Japan, by the Government of India, by the National Railways ol Canada, and by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. It is widely used in the Philippines. IZAL is a milk-white emulsion that mixes instantly and without loss of efficiency with hard, soft, salt or alkaline water. One pint has the disinfecting power of 12 pints of pure carbolic acid, yet it will not harm wood, leather, cloth, paint, or varnish, will not corrode or tarnish metals; does not crack or burn the skin, IZAL deodorizes perfectly and leaves no disagreeable or persistent odor. It does not lose efficiency upon exposure to air. IZAL will increase efficiency and effect great economies wherever disinfectants are used. Generous testing sample sent free to officials requesting it on their business stationery THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Izal Dept. 4753 Ravenswood Avenue Chicago, Illinois The HIGH PoW DISINFECTANT Efficient, Safe, Economical Photo Play Title Co. inc. Edgewater. 0762 J. W. ASTON, Pres., CHICAGO, ILL. 5828 Broadway We operate the only office in the U. S. making titles and titles only. You've tried the rest, now use The Best. You can't afford to use any other kind, because ours Save You Money. Prices Right. ART TRAILERS SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL TITLES Title Process Patented Nov. 8, 1921