The Film Daily (1924)

THE Sunday, August 3, 1924 -cBtl DAILY Newspaper Opinions "Another Scandal"— Prod. Dist. Corp. Merrill, Milwaukee JOURNAL — Lois Wilson is cast — miscast, it seems to us 1 — as Bee, who, having buried the tempting imp of her flapper days in a happy marriage and motherhood, again feels the prodding of his miniature pitchfork. * * * Little Flora LeBreton, » » ♦ carries off the honors • * » She is charming. NEWS — * • * contains all the daring that "Three Weeks" lacks, and a picture that more than carries out its title — a rare thing these days — * * * Flora Le Breton • • * furnishes a good share of the excitement and most of the "kick". SENTINEL — It is a sparkling comedy of married life in the upper strata, where they are not so concerned with acquiring the daily bread that they have to take matrimony prosaically. Short Subjects "The Arab"— Metro-Gold. State, Cleveland NEWS — There are touches of appealing humor in the picture, a deal of sympathy and nurnerous scenes which will appeal to the artistic soul of everyone who views them. PLAIN DEALER—* ♦ » Novarro wouldn't make a ripple if he weren't known and the pretty Miss Terry — without her blond wig this time — would pass along with the others who are unemotional and whose performances are moderately flat and colorless. PRESS — * * * We can discover no special merits in the plot of "The Arab." Capitol, Detroit FREE PRESS— There are colorful shots showing the native bazaars and trading places, caravans in motion, and the native haunts with the dancing girls who dance without moving their feet. NEWS — The dramatic substance of the story * * * is very slight, but Ingram's skillful handling of the climax, together with the beautiful backgrounds * * » make up for much of the lost motion. TIMES — There is plenty of action, sustained suspense and a finale that no one would guess. The conclusion is, after all, the thing that makes "The Arab" stand out most distinctly. Warfield, San Francisco (Week ending July 26) BULLETIN— Ramon looks and plays the sheik very well and probably gets all possible out of the story. He is a little different in hat he is very docile in his sheiking. CALL AND POST— Again'-has the combination of Rex Ingram, Ramon Novarro and Alice Terry scored something of a triumph in their new motion picture, "The Arab." * • ♦ DAILY NEWS— Whether it is because it was filmed in the African desert or because Ramon Novarro has a sense of humor or be:ause Rex Ingram is a capital director, "The Arab" is quite the best sheik film to date. EXAMINER— "The Arab" stands out in dramatic power and scenic interest. * * ♦ HERALD — The story is easily and interstingly absorbed by the ordinary movie fan, lecause it is beautiful to look upon, has in its ction any number of thrills. • • » "Screen Almanac" — Standard Cinema Selznick Nicely Handled Fan Reel Type of production — 1 reel fan magazine. This "Screen Almanac" entitled "From Broadway to Hollywood" gives glimpses of stars and wellknown players "of? duty." It caters directly to the "fan" element and will undoubtedly be liked. There are shots of Louise Fazenda learning beauty exercises, Phyllis Haver playing chauffeur to CuUen Landis, Al Christie directing one of his laughgetters, Stephen Radford, age 91, dancing on the lawn with his granddaughter Julanne Johnson, Blanche Sweet and her husband Marshall Neilan, Claire Windsor and her little son, Eleanor Boardman, Hedda Hopper, and finally a very cute bit showing Colleen Moore rocking a large cradle full of tiny puppies. "Babbitt"— Warners Rialto, Washington HERALD — This photoplay of a man, his family and his friend are remarkably told on the screen * • * "Baffled By Banjos"— "Felix" Cartoon— Winkler Funny and True Type of production. .. .1 reel cartoon A lot of people are going to thoroughly enjoy this Felix cartoon, not only because it is an amusing short reel and will give them something to laugh at, but because they're going to appreciate Felix's plight: his inability to get away from the everlasting strum of a ukelele. In these days of flappers and cake-eaters, where the parks, beaches, boats, etc., are infested with those uke strummers, it is easy to feel sorry for the poor cat who tries divers methods of getting away from the whining tunes. Felix travels far and wide but always, just as he cries "peace at last," he hears someone picking the strings and "peace" is no more. Felix travels to Hawaii v.-here the "disease" is greatest. Finally he decides to take gas and depart for Heaven, where surely he will find rest. No sooner does St. Peter admit the cat than he beholds al! the angels strumming banjos. There's a fine lot of laughs in this little cartoon. It'll go nicely on your program. "Between Friends" — Vitagraph Washington, Detroit FREE PRESS— With a deft hand the director has added some unique touches which do much to elevate the picture. NEWS — * * * Makes a movie of more than passing interest. The theme is unpleasant, but gripping, and the unexpected angles of [ilot development are a credit to the director, J. Stuart Blackton. TIMES — It's grasping opportunity to see Lou Tellegen, noted actor of legitimate and movies, in action. Pathe Review Average Magazine Tj'pe of production. . .1 reel magazine Bearing out the title "All the World's Your Neighbor," Pathe Review presents, first a canoeist paddling his way on an Adirondack lake. Particularly attractive are shots showing the paddler and his canoe and seeming to disappear phantom-like into the mist. Next comes a subject showing the manner in which French cavalry horses are trained. Jumps over hurdles with riders and without are shown at regular speed and in slow motion. Next comes an amusing cartoon bit drawn by Max Fleischer, entitled "A Fable of the Future — The Proxy Lover." The colored bit shows views along the Dordogne River in France, and in particular the famous "Pipe Organ Rocks." "Bread"— Metro-Gold. Columbia, Washington HERALD — It has all any photoplay could possibly contain for the kind of entertainment the whole family wants — drama, comedy, and some well-placed melodrama. STAR — * * * matrimonial propaganda with touches of satire that make delightful highlights in an otherwise commonplace story. Fine characterizations are given by a well balanced cast. "Broadway After Dark" — Warners New Astor, Minneapolis TRIBUNE— The production has been brought up to the minute, mounted in a sumptuous manner and brightened with some pleasing comedy. "Butterfly"Universal Forum, Los Angeles (Week ending July 26) EXAMINER— » * ♦ Gives Director Brown that special chance of intimate and true to life methods for which he is already so noted. His handling of the two principal figures in the story is clever throughout, and he has developed the contrast of the two girlish figures with splendid finesse. TIMES — * * * It has a very pleasing plot, and it has been very sincerely and painstakingly transferred to the silver sheet. STAR — "Babbitt" is thoroughly American. All the homely humor of Mr. Lewis' book is carefully transferred to the screen, both in settings and characterizations. TIMES — * * * A good story and a good picture. Willard Louis is especially eflfective in the pv' And the support of the rest of the cast, notably that of Mary Alden as Mrs. Babbitt and Carmel Myers as the vampire, prove competent. "The Bedroom Window"— F. P.-L. Regent, Rochester BULLETIN—* * * is one of those "Whodidit?" murder mysteries so dragged out in the solving that almost nobody cared when it was solved. DEMOCRAT — * * * A fairly good screen mystery play. HEADQUARTERS FOR MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES LENSES, TRIPODS, FILTERS, MAGAZINES, FILM MENDERS. ETC. Exceptional values in aied Moy Printers and other equipment Send for new condensed price list MOTION PICTURE APPARATUS CO., Inc. 118 West 44th Street New York City Bryant 6635 United States and Canada Agents for Debrie «■««.. ....«|i ■ ■■■■■■■^^■.■■■■■■■^mni»»B««.' HERALD — It is not often that a mystery picture so genuinely good finds it way into the movies. The balance of comedy and suspense, the latter entirely without the usual tricks, is admirable. INQUIRER—* * * for the picture is a corking good mystery drama which keeps the audience keyed up to almost the very finish JOURNAL — If you like a good mystery story or, for that matter, if you like to laugh, or to see an unusually well acted motion picture, don't miss "The Bedroom Window." PUBLIC LEDGER (Evening)— Not only does the audience have an interesting evening trying to guess the identity of the criminal, but the hero is not determined until the final fadeout. "Changing Husbands"— F. P.-L. Eastman, Rochester DEMOCRAT— At any rate, despite excellent work on the part of a good cast, attractive settings, gorgeous costumes and, presumably, an interesting story for a starting point — the screen play is disappointing. HERALD — 'Good entertainment is provided this week in "Changing Husbands," a delightful comedy. * * • TIMES — * * * a rather implausible, but interesting and cleanly amusing little tale "The Chechachos"— Asso. Exhib. Orpheum, Chicago AMERICAN— Said to be the only film taken in Alaska, it presents magnificent views of the snow-covered valleys and mountain peaks, of the famous Chilcoot Pass * * * and other features of the Far North. "Daughters of Pleasure" Circle, IndianapoUs TIMES — * * * the honors of the production go to Clara Bow as the jazz-eyed flapper. This slip of a girl has landed on the screen. This photoplay is smart entertainment. (Continued on Page 12) ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦.♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^•.^.♦•♦♦••♦•♦♦•♦♦•♦♦•♦♦•♦♦•♦♦•♦♦'♦♦•♦♦■♦♦■♦♦•♦♦•♦♦••♦•♦♦'♦♦•♦♦•♦♦•♦♦•♦♦'♦♦•♦♦■♦♦•♦♦•♦♦'♦v»v»»v«vv»»'»» ♦♦>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< y y if if if J^ ♦> ♦.♦ if if :.: if if if if if «> if if if MARIE PR EVOST starring this zveek at the STRAND THEATRE Broadzvay-Nezv York coming soon in her next release DESIRES OF MEN 1650 B 'way released by GRAND-ASHER Nezv York Distributed through. State Right Buyers i if if if <*■ if if if if if if if if if if if if if if if if