The Film Daily (1924)

THE -2&fij DAILY Monday, January 7, 1924 Thieves Get $575 At Jefferson (.Special to THE FILM DAILY) Detroit — Bandits cracked the safe of the Jefferson and made away with $575. LOOK! THE FIRE PATROL is coming Ask T. E. Chadwick— He Knows ETTfl ADollar Coin Jingles pretty in the Cash Box But what kind of a tune does Questionnaire (Continued from Page 1) either forward this questionnaire or to furnish to this publication the names of about 25 individuals from their mailing list; these names to be of patrons of a higher class of intelligence such as ministers, college professors, business executives, club women of importance, etc. The result of this investigation has proven far greater than the editors had anticipated. Work of compilation of the opinions is now under way and within a few days it is hoped to announce when the first of a series of articles based upon the results of the investigation, will be published. Newspaper Opinions Additional newspaper reviews, local and out-of-town will be found below: New York "The Great White Way"— Gold-Cos. Cosmopolitan AMERICAN — Take a tip from us and do not miss it. DAILY NEWS — I was going to say the film had been devised mainly for the outlander, but that's not really so ; since the Bronx probably believes more truly in the romance of Broadway, than, say, Phoenix, Ariz. It does move swiftly, and has plenty to say in a snappy way. EVENING JOURNAL— Thert is a thrilling plot, and there are a great many interesting features. EVENING WORLD— The picture as a story has everything in it save the sinking of a battleship. * * * We believe "The Great White Way" will prove rather interesting and satisfying to those folks who revel in Eden Musees and like to watch the wheels go 'round. MAIL — Like the musical comedy the film is weak in plot and strong in incidents which have no connection with the story, yet when combined produce a thoroughly enjoyable and unique screen play. * * * this picture is destined to remain at the Cosmopolitan longer than any of its predecessors at that theatre. MORNING TELEGRAPH—* » * there is a genuine old-time melodrama plot to it. * * * The scenario is just what the picture calls for, sheer melodrama in most ambitious settings. Mr. Hopper handled his scenes with entire efficiency and brings out all possible effects. The story is not difficult to follow. POST—* * * although one doubts that a series of Gotham news events vieing with a fairly interesting story will have great appeal when roaming far from Broadway, yet other cities and towns may be curious. SUN— "The Great White Way" ought to be as popular as Luis Angel Firpo in Buenos Aires. The film ittles by H. C. Witwer, from whose story the moving picture was adapted, brought roars of laughter from the audience. * * * Big moments abound in the story. TELEGRAM — This is the most illuminating film of the gay life in New York that has ever been made, and it has been made with overwhelming extravagance and unfailing dramatic power. TIMES — It is a film entertainment and one which will have difficulty in keeping the crowds away from the box office, but it marks no progress for motion picture direction or for acting. * * * Undoubtedly it will have its appeal in the well known persons who are in the production, and not in the narrative. TIMES SQUARE DAILY— It is said to have cost $700,000, but doesn't look it. But outside Times Square the natives should love it. * * * There's enough action dragged into the story to keep it lively. While the picture, as a whole, is an oddity, if not a freak in its way, the numerous introduction of personages other than the principals should make this a go anywhere. TRIBUNE—* * • for it is one of the most entertaining pictures we have seen in some time. * * * Anita Stewart seemed to be better than she ever has been before. WORLD — Stripped of its irrelevant episodes at the outset, in which "many celebrated newspaper writers and artists" are pictured at work and at play. "The Great White Way" is a first rate film comedy of Broadway life. * * * We have never seen Miss Anita Stewart either so charming or so effective in emotional scenes as. she appears in this picture. Elsewhere "The Song of Love"— 1st Nat'l Eastman, Rochester DEMOCRAT-CHRONICLE — But now she has gone in for desert things ; and, try as much as we will, we cannot reconcile the scantily garbed dancing girl of Algiers with the queenliest among American screen actresses. So much for personal opinion. What as to Norma's ability to interpret a new role? She is as capable as ever, giving a convincing portrayal, especially in emotional scenes. She dances a bit, rather well too ; rides a horse, or else a double does it for her with remarkable ability. In fact, so far as cast and settings are concerned, the production is of the same finished excellence we have become accustomed to expect * * * "Thundering Dawn" — Universal Apollo, Indianapolis STAR — Kerrigan and Miss Nilsson are skilled performers and do very well with parts that were fashioned for no rhyme nor reason. Anna Mae Wong is excellent as a seductive little Japanese and the rest of the cast is capable enough. Garson has fashioned a very realistic typhoon scene and the rain is good enough to boost the sales of the umbrella peddler on the street outside. "The Thrill Chaser"— Universal World, Omaha WORLD-HERALD— It is a fine comedy picture with the star at his best in * * * THEY TOOK EVERYTHING YOU P055E55ED New Hampshire Bans Normand The M. P. T. O. of New Hampshire has barred out from that state all pictures in which Mabel Normand appears. Similar action is looked for in Ohio. The Women's Federation of Canada has asked the Canadian Government to instruct censorship boards in the Dominion to bar Normand and Edna Purviance films. Sets Destroyed by Fire Universal was advised by wire on Saturday that the sets erected for "The Inheritors" and "Love Insurance" were destroyed by fire on Friday. They had been built on what is known as the back ranch stages at "U" Citv. The loss was estimated at $250,000. Pearson Off for Palm Beach Elmer R. Pearson of Pathe left Friday for a vacation in Palm Beach. FIRST WITH THE BEST KINOGRAMS THE VISUAL NEWS tfALL THE WORLD Hetjaotjlan $ut&j5unbcr LISTEN! THE FIRE PATROL is coming Ask I. E. Chadwick — He Knows