Exhibitors Herald (Apr-Jun 1922)

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94 EXHIBITORS HERALD June 24, 1922 DIGESTo/PICTURES / t/ieWEEK THE National Committee for Better Films, a department of the National Board of Review, which numbers more than 150 skilled volunteers having no connection with the motion picture industry, sends out each month a list of pictures reviewed and selected which in its judgment are suitable for adults, children, churches, social workers, educators and exhibitors. The committee's aim and slogan is — "Selection — not censorship — the solution" for improvement in picture programs. Among the pictures especially recommended on the May list are "Cold Feet," a Christie comedy, distributed by Educational; "The Fast Mail"; "One Clear Call"; "Sonny"; "The Men of Zanzibar"; "My Wild Irish Rose"; "The Stroke of Midnight"; "Nanook of the North"; "If You Believe It It's So"; "One Man Reunion" and "Fools First." The Committee's list is divided into four classifications and besides the above mentioned features contains many films suitable for juveniles, young people between the ages of 12 and 16; adult audience pictures and those recommended for the family group. Biblical pictures, comedy, cartoons, educational subjects, and scenics are reviewed as well as the feature length films. A very complete list and a valuable one. — J. R. M. "OVER THE BORDER" (Paramount) is a swiftly moving, well filmed picture based on the liquor smuggling industry. It was directed by Penrhyn Stanlaws and was made from Sir Gilbert Parker's story "She of the Triple Chevron." Betty Compson and Tom Moore have the leading roles. "GOLDEN DREAMS" (Goldwyn) is a thrill romance written by Zane Grey. It was made by the Benjamin B. Hampton company and is well above the average in entertainment value. Claire Adams and Carl Gantvoort have the leading roles. A good hot weather attraction. "THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT" (Metro) is an intensely interesting and dramatic production, which should prove a good box office attraction for those who seeks films with a serious thought. Many novel effects are produced by double exposure. It was made by the Swedish Biograph company. "THE WOMAN WHO WALKED ALONE" ^Paramount) adapted from a story by John Colton, "The Cat That Walked Alone" presents rather familiar material. It is an English society story, with the final scenes laid in South Africa. Milton Sills, Charles Ogle, Maurice Flynn, Wanda Hawley, John Davidson and a number of other well known players appear opposite Dorothy Dalton in this George Melford production. "WHEN THE DEVIL DRIVES" (Pathe) is a well handled but sordid story concerning a jealous woman, a cabaret proprietor, a stabbing scandal and the ultimate happy denouement. Paul Scardon directed and has made an interesting and entertaining story out of what might easily have been objectionable material. "NO TRESPASSING" (Hodkinson) gives Irene Castle opportunity to display some pretty gowns and do does some real acting as well. It is a Cape Cod story, concerning a headstrong youth who owns a lane that he will not sell but who is won over through love. Several original twists and beautiful sea coast scenes keep the interest and atmosphere of this Joseph C. Lincoln romance intact. "THEY LIKE 'EM ROUGH" (Metro) is light comedy-drama bordering on the improbable at times. As a vehicle for Viola Dana, however, it answers every purpose and should make acceptable hot weather entertainment. Harry Beaumont directed it. "LIGHTS OF THE DESERT" (Fox) brings Shirley Mason to us in the role of a stranded trouper, who finds love and protection in the arms of an oil magnate in the South West. The story works up to a strong climax from a very conventional start. Allen Forrest is the hero with James Mason and Andree Tourneur in support. Harry Beaumont did the directing. It is five reels in length. "AFRAID TO FIGHT" (Universal) is a story of an ex-soldier-prize fighter. It makes excellent entertainment and gives Mayo one of the best roles that he has had for some time. Humorous sub-titles and a pleasing trend to the story hold interest from start to finish. Five reels in length. "SOUTH OF SUVA" (Realart-Paramount) is better than the average South Sea melodrama. Mary Miles Minter and Walter Long carry the burden of story and action capably. Picturesque backgrounds seemingly genuine, lend logic to plot incidents of unusual nature. The result is a swiftly manipulated narrative qualified to give good satisfaction in almost any theatre.