The Film Daily (1924)

THE &W DAILY Wednesday, June 25, 1924 ca Newspaper Opinions New York "The Perfect Flapper"— First Nat'l Strand AMERICAN — Colleen Moore is one of the best comedians on the screen. She never misses a chance to put over a scene and she seems to have a natural affinity for getting the best out of every comedy situation. BULLETIN—* * * reflects the feeling that the players enjoyed making "The Perfect Flapper." Certainly every girl and woman in New York will enjoy seeing it. DAILY NEWS— You're going to love her work in this picture. She isn't afraid to laugh and she isn't afraid to cry. Her sense of comedy in the scene where she innocently gets ginney is beyond criticism. EVENING JOURNAL— Miss Moore is vivaciously atractive, and although the story is not as well balanced, * * * as "Flaming Youth," there are several snappy situations, and an entertaining plot. EVENING WORLD—* * * is not perfect, by a long shot. However, it is certain that the modern generation will get a great deal of pleasure from seeing their own antics and doings depicted on the screen, MORNING TELEGRAPH — Colleen Moore's cleverness and her dexterity in this type of role, together with good work in the emotional scenes, relieves the monotony of the story. POST — There isn't anything very startling about it, pro or con, but it provides fairly pleasant entertainment, and Colleen Moore is very huggable, what time she isn't acting in such silly fashion that you'd like to spank her. SUN — 'When our heroine is on the screen this photoplay entertains. It does so, however, without much aid from the scenario * * # "The Perfect Flapper" is Colleen Moore at her best. TELEGRAM— They made no mistake in naming the new film at the Mark Strand Theater this week, for Miss Moore is indeed "The Perfect Flapper." John Francis Dillon directed the picture, which is an admirable lead in the big program. TIMES— Colleen Moore * * * is entirely satisfactory in her portrayal of the unsophisticated girl who subsequently imbibes too much knowledge. TIMES SQUARE DAILY— While going to great lengths for the purpose of amplifying the feminine lightweights the picture looks a certainty as a program leader in the upper class houses. " Re velation"— M etro -G wy n. Capitol AMERICAN— "Revelation," I should say, is a picture that reviewers try to forget. But I have to say in all fairness that when I peeped in at the Capitol yesterday, the audience seemed to be enjoying it. BULLETIN — Miss Dana's performance is a creditable one * * * It is far too long and this detracts considerably from its entertainment value. EVENING WORLD—* * * fails to reveal very much to us * * * HERALD-TRIBUNE—* * * Reflects great credit upon its producers, and upon everyone concerned in its making. It tells a fine, serious story, finely and seriously. * * * MORNING TELEGRAPH—* * * suitable for all theaters except those where the patrons demand violence and the strong arm. POST — A lovely story, poorly done * * * Viola Dana and Monte Blue * * * fail to get out of their parts any more than a small segment of the dramatic flavor in them. TELEGRAM— There is colorful and vivid screen in the story of Joline, a model of the Paris Montmartre * * * TIMES — * * * Possesses a fair quota of entertainment. The scenic effects are emphatically impressive. * * * Most of the interior settings are decidedly pleasing. TIMES SQUARE DAILY— The picture is decidedly draggy in spots and as it now runs an hour and a quarter, could easily stand further cutting, which might speed it up somewhat. WORLD — The audience yesterday seemed to think it was magnificent, while we allowed it was pretty terrible. "Unguarded Women"— F. P.-L. Rialto AMERICAN— Whoever had the bright idea that Miss Daniels could play something more than a bread and butter miss had more than a mere hunch. He had an inspiration. Her performance * * * by far the best thing she has ever done. BULLETIN— One might well quarrel with the solution * * * as provided by the author. The idea of a widow killing herself to be with her dead husband, and incidentally to evolve a "happy" ending for another pair of lovers * * * But that does not keep the picture from being engrossing throughout. DAILY MIRROR—* * * Characterizations are distinct and dextrous, and if at times you have difficulty in following the plot all you have to do is to watch Leatrice Joy's facial expression and she will give the keynote to the proceedings. HERALD-TRIBUNE— Alan Crosland's direction has made this story something better than the usual screen regeneration. * * * MORNING TELEGRAPH— The lighting and photography are also worthy of note, and whether the story appeals to you, there will always be something pleasing on the screen to meet the eye. POST — * * * is notable for its all round excellence * * * is mighty interesting and .vay above the summer season average. SUN — * * * it must be admitted without eserve that Bebe Daniels, Richard Dix, Mary Astor, Walter McGrail and the highly theatrical crises in which they entangled themselves are thoroughly entertaining, * * * "Unguarded Women" is sometimes preposterous but never boring. TELEGRAM—* * * picture has the assistance of those star players, Bebe Daniels, Richard Dix and Mary Astor. * * * excellent adaptation * * * TIMES — There are some good scenes in China, and the acting of Walter McGrail, who impersonates Trent, is especially compelling. The subtitles of this picture are too lofty and verbose. TIMES SQUARE DAILY— As the feature for any house, "Unguarded Women" is okay. This is largely due to the splendid work of Dix and Miss Astor, as Miss Daniels has an unattractive role which is not relieved by her playing. Out-of-Town " The Bedroom Window"— F. P.-L. Century, Baltimore AMERICAN — It is a pleasure to see Ethel Wales walk away with the photoplay * * * "The Bedroom Window" is a good picture as murder-mystery pictures go, and Miss Wales is the best thing about it. SUN — * * * strikes us as being about the best of the murder-mystery movies to which we have laid an eye for many moons. * * * The picture, among other things, gives Ethel Wales her biggest part to date. * * * De Mille's direction, * * * is excellent and among the best he has ever given us. Fenway, Boston TRANSCRIPT— Makes the spectator go home wondering * * * how the producer managed to spend all the time he did on incidents which * * * appear to flit themselves by without the passage of time at all * * * how so many good actors can possibly have given him the impression of having accomplished absolutely nothing in the delights of their profession. Capitol, Cincinnati COMMERCIAL TRIBUNE—* * * full of suspense of a particularly breath-taking nature. POST—* * * we are bound to say that this is a good mystery photoplay. Granada, San Francisco (Week Ending June 14) BULLETIN — * * * is a mystery comedy of the highest order, with a wealth of dramatic episodes that work to a smashing climax * * * CALL and POST — It's theme is unique. It is a mystery comedy drama in which both the principals, the heroine and the villain, are unknown almost until the last scenes of the picture. CHRONICLE — A fascinating and absorbing tale, this, with murder as its foundation and the working out of the problem as to who committed it for the superstructure. DAILY HERALD— It is a capital comedy mystery picture. DAILY NEWS—* * * has the merit of being good fun. or telling its yarn for the yarn's sake, and of being more than fairly probable. EXAMINER— The story works up to a thrilling climax after a series of scenes of a highly dramatic nature. JOURNAL — So absorbing is the theme of the story and the excellent characterization of this actress that it is easy to accept the minor flaws in he rest of the picture. "Broadway After Dark" — Warners Regent, Rochester JOURNAL—* * * it is all set forth by an excellent cast and the result is a sophisticated, amusing drama. Adolph Menjou has the leading role, and the others apparently have taken their cue from the beautiful restraint and finish of his acting. HERALD — * * * is making brilliant the Regent Screen for the week. * * * TIMES-UNION— Monta Bell, the director, has done a very clever piece of work with Owen Davis' old stage play, on the whole, though the result of his work is nothing to deserve very serious consideration and, here and there, merits criticism for lapses to unpardonable cheapness. "The Broken Wing" — Preferred Hipp, Cleveland NEWS — There is plenty of action in the picture, but somehow it doesn't seem to register. There are a few comedy touches that will bring laughter from the audience. * ♦ # PLAIN DEALER—* * * pretty interesting and well done. It hasn't much action but an undercurrent of genial humor saves it from tediousness. Miriam Cooper, as the heroine, looks more attractive and alluring than we have ever seen her. * * * Walter Long plays the Mexican bandit excellently — PRESS — A rather interesting picture * * * "Cytherea"— 1st Nat'l Garrick, Minneapolis TRIBUNE — Lewis Stone gives a finished characterization as the middle aged man * * * elopes with a society woman. Alma Rubens, * * * is at all times good and displays a gorgeous array of costumes. Irene Rich gives an excellent portrayal of the wife. "The Dancing Cheat" — Universal Rivoli, St. Louis POST DISPATCH— The locale of "The Dancing Cheat" makes it unusually interesting. STAR— "The Dancing Cheat," * * * is third rate. Alice Lake and Herbert Rawlinson are the stars. * * * And the plot is ridiculous. TIMES— "The Dancing Cheat," * * * lives up to all promises of entertaining potentialties. "Daring Youth" — Principal Alhambra, Milwaukee JOURNAL— William Beaudine directed the picture. He has made it better than average entertainment and has even given bits of inspiration to some scenes. * * * Bebe Daniels is nice to look upon and wears stunning clothes * * * However, she has done much, much better work. "The Fighting American" — Universal Randolph, Chicago TRIBUNE — * * * while not one to wring your hearts one way or the other, is a pleasant enough program production. Not a great deal of sense to it — but enough. Bway, Strand, Detroit FREE PRESS—* * * a rousing good adventure story. * * * it is typical of redblooded young America from the very start. NEWS—* * * and it must greatly redound to the credit of William Elwell Oliver, who wrote "The Fighting American," that he has splendidly realized on a big chance. Credit is likewise due Tom Forman, the director, whose sense of satire seems to be as highly developed as that of Mr. Oliver. TIMES — The picture is melodramatic and, naturally, full of thrills. Pat O'Malley, in the leading role, does everything that Frank Merriwell could have done in his Merriwellist days. "The Galloping Fish"— 1st Natl Circle, Indianapolis STAR — * * * a gay farce, with a cast of experts who have graduated from the tworeelers. * * * There are plenty of laughs in this new Ince film, and the flood sequence, with a circus menagerie floating about provides some good comedy thrills. "How To Educate a Wife"— Warners Rialto, Washington HERALD— The direction of Monta Bell deserves high praise. * * * The acting of Marie Prevost and Monte Blue in the leading roles is a thing worth seeing. * * * The action moves zippily, amusingly with good tempo. The comedy element, while not overemphasized, is fine. STAR — * * * a delightful satire on conditions in the modern home, * * * well ditected by L. Monta Bell. TIMES — * * * merry entertainment for both men and women, aided chiefly by Marie Prevost, Monta Bell, Claude Gillingwater and Creighton Hale. 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