The Film Daily (1924)

THE 12 for she gives such a delightful and ingenuous characterization of Patricia, ♦ * * RECORD — "Flaming Youth" takes place with "Prodigal Daughters" in the best picture of cosmopolitan manners of 1923. * * * notable for one of the most striking individual characterizations of the year — that of Colleen Moore * * * N TIMES— So deftly is the ticklish plot handled, however, and so clever and amusing are some of the scenes, and so diverting is the inimitable presence and sprightly acting of Miss Colleen that you're sure of a goodly share of enjoyment as long as you're looking at the screen. State, Minneapolis TRIBUNE — As the vivacious flapper, * * * Miss Moore establishes herself as a screen actress of exceptional talent. * * * A highly tensioned climax brings about a delightful ending. Capitol, Montreal STAR — There are many highly dramatic scenes, and Colleen Moore does some remarkable acting. Her naivete is expressed as convincingly as her sophisticated ways, so that despite the most extreme actions, she never appears hrazen. She has extraordinary facial control and mimetic ability, * * * Metropolitan, Washington STAR — So much of the fire of "Flaming Youth," Warner Fabian's risque novel, has been extinguished in its picturization that even the most sensitive moralists ought not be offended by the screen feature * * * It has been made into an honestly entertaining portrayal of a "dangerous age" and would be more satisfying had not several too patent efforts to introduce supposedly naughty scenes been made. "Hook and Ladder" — Universal Isis, Indianapolis NEWS — If you like them wild and woolly "Hook and Ladder" will prove to be what you want. STAR — A fire scene near the end of the picture provides some "punch" * * * "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"— Universal, Pershing, St. Louis GLOBE-DEMOCRAT— In this instance the motion picture screen reaches and attains that indefinable status known as "art." Seldom has a picture ever been made that approaches the beauty, force and compelling thrills of this. Too much cannot be said for it, and yet it is hard to say enough. POST-DISPATCH— Settings, photography and lighting effects never surpassed in the movies, the best work of his career by that protean screen actor, Lon Chaney, and the rising of a new star in the person of Patsy Ruth Miller are among the many unusual features of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" # * * STAR—* * * A classic of the screen * * * There is romance, action and tragedy, but not many laughs (and there should not be) in this great picture. It is impressive. You are sure to like it. TIMES — A marvelous and stupendous production, ranking with the finest achievements of the screen, * * * The story even in screen form is overladen with sadness, with terror, with tragedy. * * » Those who seek on the screen only light-hearted entertainment, will find this too heavy. But those who appreciate a worthwhile achievement will applaud. "If Winter Comes"— Fox New, Baltimore SUN — We won't say it's mightier, but it is just as good, and to say that any. film could be as great a success from the picture angle as the original story could be from the literary angle, is, we think, saying something. "Little Church Around the Corner" — Warners' Hippodrome, Cleveland PLAIN DEALER— Hokum of every kind is paraded in this picture. * * * In fact, it has everything but unity. It is not a driving, powerful story but merely a series of dramatic incidents. "The Mail Man"— F. B. O. Victoria, Philadelphia PUBLIC LEDGER (MORNING)— "The Mail Man" is one of the most thrilling pictures that has been made in some time. PUBLIC LEDGER (EVENING)— Ralph Lewis, * * * is excellent and Johnny Walker, as his son, is equally good. There are many thrilling moments * * * "The Man Life Passed By"— Metro Palace, Washington STAR — * * * ends happily after weaving the warp and woof of a powerful drama of emotional intensity. * * * There are gorgeous scenes, particularly the Roman revel, * * * Victor Schertzinger, has achieved here a beauty in grouping and picture composition believed by some to rise almost to classic effort. "The Meanest Man in the World" — 1st Nat'l Strand, Omaha WORLD-HERALD— The atmosphere is very good. So is the photography. "Michael O'Halloran" — Hodkinson World, Omaha WORLD-HERALD— The sentimental side of the picture predominates. What is needed, however, is comic relief. As presented, the production is a study of sadness which seems a trifle far-fetched. "The Old Fool'— Hodkinson Majestic, Louisville TIMES — Humor and pathos are blended in delightful fashion in "The Old Fool," the Majestic's feature offering for the week. The story is built around * * * "Our Hospitality" — Metro Allen, Cleveland PLAIN DEALER — * * * consistently enteitaining, often it prompts sudden and noisy laughter, frequently it is very exciting, but it always amuses. It is freer of slapstick than anything Keaton has done since "The Saphead." PRESS— The only fault of the movie we find is that in an effort to get length the comedy is thinned out, and some of the story has the effect of being padded. "Pioneer Trails" — Vitagraph Rialto, Louisville TIMES — Otis Harlan offers an unusual characterization in his portrayal * * * Moon, Omaha WORLD-HERALD— David Smith who directed * * * has handled a spectacular period in American history in a way that will furnish entertainment for any people. "Pleasure Mad"— Metro Adams, Detroit FREE PRESS— A play that was obviously written for small-town people and stay-athome folks in the big cities * * * sA the mother Mary Alden does a beautiful and praiseworthy piece of acting. NEWS — -The story carrier an obvious preachment for the sanctity of marital vows and the situations run from one another in familiar fashion. TIMES — There are however, some new .ingles to the story and the acting of William Collier, Jr., Huntley Gordon and Mary \Men saves the picture from becoming too dull. Delmonte, St. Louis GLOBE-DEMOCRAT— Score still another triumph for Reginald Barker! Last night a capacity audience sat entranced * * * The new producton brings him back to his favorite field of domestic drama, and is certain to add new luster to his name. POST-DISPATCH— Mary Alden again scores heavily in a "mother role" * * * This is a domestic drama of striking contrasts. * * * It is entertaining all the way. STAR — When poor, the family played parchesi ; rich, they played with fire. This having already been the theme of nine hundred and ninety-nine other society photoplays excuses a yawn or two at "Pleasure Mad." * * * TIMES — The plot is not original, nor is the treatment of the situations novel. Nevertheless, the story is entertaining, * * • Additional newspaper reviews will appear in Monday's issue of THE FILM DAILY. DAILV Controversy Ends (Continued from Page 1) The settlement was made by Charles L. O'Reilly and Sol Brill on behalf of the T. O. C. C. and by James R. Grainger and Sam Eckman on behalf of Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Individual treatment will be accorded each exhibitor while the exhibitor will, in turn, agree to increased prices and extended runs where it is possible in order to allow Goldwyn to secure a revenue from the picture commensurate with its value as a boxoffice attraction. The T. O. C. C. officially declared that it did not expect its members to play "Enemies" and "Little Old New York" on the original terms of the Paramount contracts. The settlement is apparently in line with the suggestion first made by Grainger last summer but at that time rejected by the T. O. C. C. The meetings were renewed about ten days ago, following long conferences with attorneys for both sides and the actual recourse to the courts of law for a decision which the T. O. C. C. hoped would be sweeping enough to cover the entire situation. Friday night, Grainger declared he had found O'Reilly always considerate and ready to listen to reasonable suggestions. About 200 theaters are directly affected by the decision, since contracts to that extent have been entered upon for either or both of the pictures. This number does not include new ideals which are sure to follow now that the matter has been amicably adjusted. The controversy has been a bitter one. It was finally taken before Will H. Hays for adjustment. Many conferences were held looking toward a settlement. At least two law suits were filed and in each case, the T. O. C. C. failed to secure the decision it looked for. In the meantime, dissatisfaction grew in the ranks of the T. O. C. C. Louis Blumenthal of Haring and Blumenthal resigned because of the Chamber's stand in the matter. Marcus Loew also withdrew because he resented any interference in the conduct of his business. Friday's meeting of the T. O. C. C. concerned itself entirelv with the Sunday, January 13, 1924 Goldwyn situation. It is felt th the unrest which grew out of it v. now, in a measure disappear. T reorganization plan outlined in TE FILM DAILY providing for a dision of theaters according to si could not be reached but will pro ably come up at the meeting Tuesday. Boone Heads The Thespians John A. Boone has been elect president of a new organization actors known as The Thespians. T body is primarily designed to be social and fraternal body. Its spo sors declare that it will not work opposition to any group in either t film or legitimate field but that will co-operate with managers, tists, agents and the like. The mei bership includes a number of actc who are engaged in picture woi Other officers besides Boone are L Beggs, vice-president; John L. Woo ford, treasurer and Joseph J. Holu secretary. To Film Hip Show The Keith Circuit has rigged lights in the interior of the Hipp drome and for the first time in the h tory of that theater will shoot performance. The picture will 1 released to the news weeklies. GIBRALTAR'S STRENGTH i is nothing in comparison with THE FIRE PATROL For it's a powerful Money Getter Ask I. E. Chadwick— He Knows IttMotfflm $ut&gunkr >. CHAPLIN App earitaj in Marshall Neilans Associated Firsl Nationals Thomas H. face's The Rendevous" Her Temporary Husband The Galloping Fish' "I am very much interested in the work of Sydney Chaplin. I consider him the foremost comedian on the screen today." GEORGE JEAN NATHAN in THE SMART SET