Exhibitors Herald (Oct-Dec 1922)

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RICHARD BARTHELMESS IN THE BOND BOY (FIRST NATIONAL) Another memorable piece of work by Barthelmess. A picture that will strike the depths of the most stoic of theatre patrons. The story is good but Barthelmess' work makes it great. It is strong emotional drama, of unerring heart appeal in which the star's performance especially, and the production as a whole, will stand out in recollection. Directed by Henry King. Six parts. "The Bond Boy" is unreservedly hailed by its sponsors as in every way as great a production as "Tol'able David." Whether the star's latest effort lives up to this praise is a matter of individual opinion. At any rate in his newest offering Richard Barthelmess is seen in a photoplay that should find ready acceptance with any audience, and one in whi^h the individual work will win for him an increasing number of friends and admirers. In it he has the kind of role in which he has already proved his effectiveness; that of a poor youth whose Courage in the face of trials and tribulations awakens a keen audience sympathy. The production is strong drama and as such achieves its aim. in every respect. There are several outstanding scenes which will be long remembered; one where Barthelmess in jail watches the shadow of the hangman's rope as it swings to and fro across his cell window and the other, his escape and pursuit by officers and bloodhounds. Thrills and emotional appeal are ably combined. The story is laid in Virginia where Joe Newbok, living with his widowed mother in poverty is bonded out to Isom Chase, an unscrupulous farmer, to work until he is 21 years of age. When the mother realizes that she has virtually made a slave of her boy to save herself from the poor house she repents but Joe goes to fulfill the contract. Life with Isom is drudgery to him as it is to Isom's wife Ollie, who makes futile advances toward Joe in her loneliness. One night a salesman stops at Isom's farm and on beholding his wife decides to remain. An illicit love affair springs up between the two. Isom's wife discovers where her husband's money is hid which she confides to the salesman and when Isom goes to serve on a jury the salesman induces her to get the money and run away with him. The affair is circumvented by Joe, however, and as he has succeeded in making Isom's wife remain with her husband Isom returns home and misconstrues the situation, especially as Joe happens to have the bag of money in his hand. He reaches for his gun above the door and in taking it down is accidentally shot. Joe takes all the blame to shield the honor of the woman. He is tried and sentenced to be hung but while awaiting execution escapes. A mad pursuit follows by bloodhounds and Joe on reaching Isom's home learns that the dead man's wife is still carrying on her affair with the salesman. However, seeing his plight, she refuses longer to keep her secret and confesses everything. Joe's mother, it is later learned, has been duped out of her land by the late Isom and happiness faces them for Joe is cleared. Love interest is furnished by Virginia Magee as Alice Price, the daughter of the wealthy Colonel Price who aided Joe. Others in the cast are Charles Hill Mailes, as Isom Chase, Mary Alden as Mrs. Newbolt, Mary Thurman as Ollie Chase and Lawrence D'Orsay as Colonel Price. Barthelmess followers and theatregoers in general will welcome the star in this appealing story. . H. E. H. SPECIAL CAST IN TILL WE MEET AGAIN (ASSOCIATED EXHIBITORS) An interesting drama interpreted by a cast of capable players. Rich in sets and beautiful in photography although story is of conventional type. Should give satisfaction as average attraction. Directed by William Christy Cabanne. Six reels. This is the first of a series of Dependable Pictures Corporation productions for Associated Exhibitors and is a pleasing romance with a cast that should go far towards attracting patrons to the box office. The players included are Mae Marsh, Norman Kerry, Walter Miller, J. Barney Sherry, Martha Mansfield, Julia Swayne Gordon, Tammany Young and others. The production is well staged and the tale it unfolds is told against beautiful backgrounds, well photographed. While rather conventional as to plot it will hold interest and should prove adequately satisfactory to the majority of theatregoers. The story tells of Marion Bates, who, betrayed by her guardian is thrown in an asylum under the pretext of insanity. She escapes and falls in with a band of crooks, the leader of which is Brennan, who protects her and becomes infatuated with her. After escaping from the crooks she returns to the Carter family, her only friends, where she meets Robert Carter, son of the family. Her guardian, she learns, is also the trusted adviser for the Carter family and has mulcted them of their money as he has done her. Upon learning that she has escaped the guardian, she employs the same gang of thieves which she had formerly met to obtain a paper in which she had signed over her rights to certain property. Brennan is delegated to perform the robbery. Confronting Marion in her room he discovers that he is in the home of his former buddy and Captain who had saved his life in France. His manhood is roused and he determines to protect the girl. There is a terrific fight with the gang and Brennan is killed defending the girl and his friend. RICHARD BARTHELMESS and support in a dramatic moment from "The Bondboy" his current First National attraction. SPECIAL REVIEW A review of "One Exciting Night," the new D. W. Griffith production, will be found on page 48.