The Film Daily (1924)

THE 16 •Z&*\ DAILY Sunday, January 27, 1< you get about 100 per cent more merriment out of the title which Montague Glass, * * * wrote especially * * * EXPRESS — A pure unadulterated amusement, artfully compounded of gay and kindly humor, delicate pathos, a touch of burlesque to a large share of character delineation of rare quality and a bit of thrilling drama, * * * HERALD — * * * the picture makes really a multiple reel situation comedy of the better— very much better — class, with just a dash of pepper toward the end in the shape of some foul play, hand-to-hand struggles, and dashing policemen. There is just enough of the heavy stuff to relieve the generous helping of bon mots in the ingrowing English of the New York cloak and suit trade. RECORD — All thanks to the author, the adaptor, the director and the actor for as human a comedy-drama as could be screened. I'd walk a couple of miles to see another like it. TIMES — For "Potash and Perlmutter" is just bound to coin money. Such a darb of a comedy — so human, amusing, snappy and thrilling all at once — we haven't seen in a long, long time. "Rosita" — United Artists Stanton, Philadelphia BULLETIN — Every whit of her appeal as potent as ever and maybe a bit stronger. ENQUIRER — Mary has grown up but just as much to be admired. NORTH AMERICAN— Mary is undoubtedly a great actress but it is difficult to feel that she is not a kid masquerading as a mature young woman whose emotions are taxed to the breaking point. PUBLIC LEDGER (MORNING)— Thanks to Lubitsch "Rosita" is an unusually colorful and romantic picture. Mary does some truly fine acting PUBLIC LEDGER (EVENING)— It is the most satisfactory production imaginable. If there were faults, they passed unnoticed. RECORD — There are opportunities for emotional acting and moments which appioach the tragic. A striking feature the excellence of the photography. "Scaramouche" — Metro Criterion, Los Angeles (Run beginning Jan. 17) EXAMINER— In his handling of this famous Sabatini story, * * * Rex Ingram has essayed a new medium of film expression and he has done it brilliantly and well. He has successfully avoided opportunities for great mass play along which lines he won fame, and concerns himself rather with the beautiful detail of the story. EXPRESS— What is without doubt the greatest effort, technically speaking, of that remarkable young director's career to date * * * Mr. Ingram's version * * * does not in any way disappoint. For in it he has combined the sweep and thrill of that great epoch in the world's history, and at the same time emphasized a delightfully idealistic romance. HERALD — Colorful, eloquent and executed on a gigantic scale, "Scaramouche" takes a place with great pictures of screen history. It is a tremendous spectacle. It tells a story warm with human interest and it has a dignity and repression seldom achieved in a historical film. The cast is large and the mob scenes are gigantic and moving. RECORD — It is beautifully pictured, dra matically related, admirably portrayed. Especially in the part of Scaramouche, which Ramon Novarro plays with intelligence and vigor. * * * Ingram carries his story along with such spirit that one forgets it is some 10,000 feet in unreeling and is astonished to find it so soon coming to an end. Pictorially the artist in Ingram has been given full play. TIMES — It is Rex Ingram's most pretentious contribution to adult entertainment, and its beauty will live long in the land. * * * Veritably, this film is the art gallery of the screen. It marks some of the greatest advancements along the lines of lighting composition, settings and makeup and costumes that have yet been revealed. POST — Not Noma's best photoplay * » * it staggers and collapses even with such sturdy props as Norma, Shildkraut and Arthur Edmund Carew. Circle, Indianapolis NEWS— Will add nothing to Miss Talmadge's laurels, but will add much to the laurels of Arthur Edmund Carew. STAR — The outstanding performance of the film is that of Arthur Edmund Carew. "Song of Love"— First Nat'l C apitol — Cincinnati ENQUIRER— Not apt to make a very profound impression on those who are looking for artistic drama. "This Freedom"— Fox Broadway, Los Angeles (Week ending Jan. 19) EXAMINER — It's really a high-class piece of work. * * * The production as a whole is well handled. There is fine evenness to the tempo, the cutting is good and the sweep is embracing. EXPRESS — It is an excellent cast. • * * Setting aside the sophistry of the original the story is a decidedly interesting one, presented in even clearer fashion than the author has done in his novel. HERALD — ■* * * strikes a happy medium; being a photoplay without conscious effort at sermonizing but with a moral for all that. All in all, "This Freedom" is above the average of the usual program picture, and should be enjoyed by all. RECORD — * * * while not measuring up to "If Winter Comes," stands as the best product of a British producer yet brought to the screen. TIMES — In certain aspects "This Freedom" cannot avoid being rather preachy in character. * * * The acting is what most appeals — that and the personalities, Miss Compson is really lovely, * * * Imperial, San Francisco (Week ending Jan. 19) CALL — * * * the vital spirit of the author's story has been intelligently transferred to the screen. Whether you agree with Hutchinson or not, you will be entertained and thrilled * * * The photoplay seems to be perfect in every detail and includes some unusually fine photography. DAILY NEWS— Fay Compton is one of the best of English actresses and her work on the screen is a genuine pleasure to witness, * * * full of restraint, poignantly emotional, dignified in the English manner. The picture is so far the best we have seen that was made in England, allowing, of course, for the excellencies in "If Winter Comes." HERALD—* * * It is all told dramatically and convincingly. "Twenty One"— 1 it Naf 1 The Chicago, Chicago NEWS — It is Barthelmess back in his own kind of picture. POST — This is a new type of role for Barthelmess — but there is no doubt in my mind that you are going to like him very much indeed. * * * "Twenty-One" is a simple little tale that relies on the star to put it over. And he does with the very able help of Dorothy Mackaill. TRIBUNE — You're going to be keen for the work of four people in "Twenty-One" * * * the supporting cast is a good one, scenery, sets, photography fine. Mr. Robertson is a capable director. HERALD— Not until I saw Richard Barthlemess in "Twenty-One," was I sure that he stood first in my list of eighteen great screen stars. * * * what a Romeo he would be. Warfield, San Francisco (Week ending Jan. 19) BULLETIN—* * * There is no doubt in the minds of the audience that they like this favorite actor (Barthelmess) in present-day stories to a much greater degree than in the characters of ancient times. * * * There are no end of dramatic situations * * * CHRONICLE — Barthelmess is quite delightful as Julian, his manly bearing and good looks — not prettyness, thank heaven — helping immensely. EXAMINER—* * * a particularly good photoplay at Loew's Warfield theater this week. * * * Supported by * * * Dorothy Mackaill, who lends a delicate enchantment to the romantic tenor of the picture, Barthelmess responds to the sophomoric requirement with splendid finesse. HERALD — This picture was not heralded as a world-beater, or anything sensational ; but it proved to be exceptionally fine entertainment. Regardless of your age don't miss "Twenty-One." Herbel's Territory Rearranged (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Pittsburgh — H. M. Herbel, Universal division manager is now making his headquarters here instead of Cleveland. His supervision of exchanges now includes Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Cleveland comes under the supervision of Joe Friedman of Detroit. Resume Work On Lockport Project (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Lockport, N. Y. — The abandoned theater project at East Ave. and Elm Street will be completed. The Girard Bond & Mortgage Co., of Philadelphia and New York, has taken hold and will back the venture. Operations will be resumed immediately. Buffalo Olympic To Come Down (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Buffalo — The Broadway-Buffalo Corp., new owners of the Olympic theater and property, will not renew the lease of the house when it expires in the fall, but will tear the building down and erect a new ten story office structure. Burr Closes Southern Deal C. C. Burr has sold the rights on "Three O'Clock in the Morning" and "Restless Wives" to W. K. Jenkins, of Enterprise Dlst. Corp., for Oklahoma, Texas Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Southern Illinois. Trouble With Buffalo Musicians (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Buffalo — Following the engagement of a new organist at the Belvedere, the musicians walked out, insisting that the old organist be retained. Officials of the union declare that it is no strike but a lockout. "Uninvited Guest" Completed Curtiss Benton, who wrote the story and continuity of "The Uninvited Guest," a J. E. Williamson production, has completed the titling. The picture will be released by Metro. Her First Picture Role Marion Coakley is completing work in "The Enchanted Cottage," which marks her screen debut. She is prominent on the stage, her last vehicle being "The Alarm Ciock." To Make Picture Of Dover (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Dover, Del. — The Keystone Industrial Film Co., viill produce a Kin-, of Dover and the surrounding community. The Week's Headlin Monday B. P. Schulberg predicts an active Sp in coast production. Receiver in equity appointed for Prizm M. P. Commission seeking definition of i constitutes an educational. Report si profit of $200,288 to date. Joseph M. Schenck predicts a saving in duction through co-operation of var producers. Tuesday Warner Bros, to float stock issue on curb. Profits for 1923 placed at $500, Mae Murray completes Metro contract delivery of two more pictures. Hodkinson negotiating with more direc' E. H. Griffith, E. L. Hollywood George Terwilliger mentioned. Allan Dwan signs new contract with Fam To direct Gloria Swanson in five picti Wednesday Fewer adverse bills leveled against indu: National legislative situation repc better. Harry Rowson says England is upset cause of price combines by exhibitors price-cutting by American distributors M. P. T. O. to hold convention in } City not yet determined. H. M. Thomas rejoins Famous Players i ad'an Corp. as director of Western aters. Clarence Robson to manage I ern chain. Alan Crosland signs with Famous to r series, following one for Hodkinson.' Supreme Court recognizes validity of tration hoard in dispute betwei-n F. I M. Club and Charles W. Jackson, I Island exhibitor. Jackson ordered to < by board's decision. Thursday Hcuse Ways and Means Comm'ttee di\ ever what portion of the admission should be repealed. LTniversal to make "Butterfly." Extei plans for continued activity in short ject field. Tom Terriss forms $100,000 company to l ■ Paul Gwynne stories. "The Hando for Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Friday Joseph M. Schenck tells A. M. P. / coast producers' plan to 1 ring a economies through a close, co-operal tern. Edward Bowes returns from Europe. shooting on "Ben Hur" will start It 1 in Rome. Independent M. P. Prod, and Dist. . considering a check on piracy thn rial numbers on prints. General Vision Co. formed. P'ans to SI projectors to non-theatrical users or ported partial payment plan. Saturday Robert G. Vignola about to close wit important distributor for a series of tures. Deal calls for three a year. F. P.-L. hearing in Dallas. L. L. testifies. Sid Grauman plans 3 new $1,000,000 h for Los Angeles. Remodeled Capital Reopens (Special to THE FILM DAILY) Raleigh, N. C. — The newly re orated Capital on West Martin has reopened. The house is o\ by the Capital Theater Co. TF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR ANY 1 KIND OF MOTION PICTURE APPARATUS. CONSULT US. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY OUR PRICE LIST WILL CONVINCE YOU MOTION PICTURE APPARATUS CO. BRYANT 6635 118 W. 44th ST., N. Y. C.