The Film Daily (1924)

THE Sunday. November 30, 1924 ■pn^ DAILY Local Opinions Additional newspaper opinions of pictures at Broadway first-runs will be found on page 20. Newspaper Opinions "Abraham Lincoln"— 1st Nat'l j Adams, Detroit I FREE PRESS— A motion picture fit to Vbake its place amonp tlie classics of the ffscreen • » * splendid iihotoplay. * ♦ » NEWS — * * * If there ever was a time when that portion of the movie-going public that has been crying out for more intelligent pictures should show itself at the box office that time is at hand. * * * "America" — United Artists Circle, Indianapolis STAR — • ■* * is not only equal to his fines films of the kind but surpasses^even the best of them in some ways. It weaves jfact and fiction so cleverly that the audience is at once treated to an absorbing love story and loaded, whether or no. with the history of the foundation of American independence. "The Arab"— Metro-Gold. Sun, Omaha BEE — * * * provides entertainment that holds the interest until the final flicker of the film. V/ORLD-HERALD— • * • There are many gorgeous scenic effects, some of which are breath-taking in their exquisite beauty. I You see a mosque; you know it is not [studio made. You see long stretches with Arabs in white robes seated on the hot sands and you know they are the real thing. • * • CALL AND POST—* * • emphasis has been laid in the direction on a "tempo" that keeps the audience on its seat edges as tlie thrills flash past. ♦ » * CHRONICLE—* * * a flaming romance, drenched with love, ablaze with reckless daring, • ♦ * and is drawing great audiences who thrill delightfully ♦ » ♦ DAILY NEWS— * * * Whoever cannot thrill to his heroism, become excited as his piracies, rejoice in his voctories over enemies and rivals in love, may count himself past middle age and well on the way to the time when nothing will arouse him again. ♦ ♦ * EXAMINER—* * * if you want to observe marine warfare in its most picturesque glory, see "Captain Blood." A more thrill ing showing of it could hardly be made. "Circe, the Enchantress" — MetroGold. Palace, Montreal GAZETTE — * * * Perhaps it is sufficient to say that in this entertaining film Mae Murray is her own odd gorgeously attired little self, with the exception of a brief flash when she appears as an adorable child with a dawning fear of men, and another later glimpse of her as a teacher in a convent. 'Behold This Woman"— Vitagraph World, Omaha WORLD-HERALD—* * * there is a story that has heart appeal, vigorous action, a fine thread of adventure and a novel plot. "The Beloved Brute"— Vitagraph Mission, Los Angeles ♦ (Week Ending Nov. 22) EXAMINER.* * * is not a picture to p1ea,=e the sophisticated, but it is one with punch and thrill enough to gratify those many millions who delight in ron>ance laid in the old west of twenty-five years ago. * * * TIMES — * * * there is enough good stuff all through "The Beloved Brute" to cause it to be a popular attraction for those whe like vigorous outdoor drama. The p'aving is very acceptable * * * EXPRESS—* * * wallows in blood, thrills and excitement enough to fill anv pennydreadful — and yet in settings and manner that only this gentleman and scholar would deem necessary, with a certain distinction. "Broken Barriers"— Metro-Gold. La Salle Garden, Detroit FREE PRESS — * * * unusual drama, with thrills and emotional parts, and the splendid sta'S • • • are seen in characterizations which display their talents to the fu'l. Detroit has seen few better plays. • • * "Classmates"— 1st Nat'l Walnut, Cincinnati ENQUIRER—* * * is an entertaining, immaculate and wholesome romance, featuring a star whose ability cannot be questioned any more than his popularity. Richard Barthelmess is an admirable representative of America's youth, and, as such, he is well qualified to play the role of a clean-cut West Point cadet » • ♦ TRIBUNE— * * * The picture gives an insight into the discipline maintained at West Point. Many of the exterior scenes were taken at the institution. Madge Evans gives a pleasing portrayal as the girl in the picture. State, Cleveland NEWS — * * * is an unusual photoplay, * * « PLAIN DEALER—* * * There is much to make this picture a recommended one. hut I can't help feeling that at times Dick has spread his tale a little thin and at other times a little thick. PRESS — * * * The movie is interesting in parts. Capitol, Detroit FREE PRESS—* * * West Point is one of the most beautiful spots in America and the photographer made the most of his opportunities. "Classmates" will go down in history as one of Barthelmess's finest pictures. » « • NEW.S — * * • it has been brought up to '^ate and m.akes an acceptable if not a sen-■sational vehicle for Barthelmess. » * » Rialto, Omaha BEE — * * * is probably the most varied story in which this young actor has ever been seen on the screen. It outdoes in every way his performance in "The Enchanted Cottage." The opening scenes have the boyish charm of "Tol'ahle David." • • • WORLD-HERALD—* • * Barthelmess who is one of the finest young actors on the screen, has a role which fits him like the proverbial glove. His admirers are going to adore him as the handsome cadet. ♦ ♦ * Stanley, Philadelphia INQUIRER— ♦ * * Richard Barthelmess docs some superb acting and gives a fine impression of a West Point Cadet. His scenes in the jungle are very dramatic and well done. • • * '^Captain Blood"— Vita praph California, San Francisco fWeek Ending Nov. 22) BULLETIN—* • • there is every in gredient tributary to the making of perfect movie entertainment. and it is one of those pictures that you will want to see more than once. • • ♦ ATTENTION PRODUCERS! Movie stills — 4 cents each B. & F. PHOTO CO. 552 Tenth Ave. N. Y. C. Pennsylvania 7477 IT'S A KNOCKOUT PLAYTHINGS OF DESIRE .1^ JANS HE KNOWS /ester 7. Scott J r presents BUFFA BILL'" SALUTATIONS, Friend SHOWMAN;— BUFFALO BILL, Jr. 1924 SERIES has been going fine, thinks. I hope you've played some of them. If you haven't yet given your audiences a chance to see Kelly and I do our "stunts" (Kelly's my horse, you know) you're missing a bet, and your patrons many a thrill. I'm shoutin'I Just ask any of your friends in the list of Exchanges below to show you one of our "big time" features — they're ALL good. And, by the way, — keep your eyes open for the BUFFALO BILL, Jr. 1925 SERIES. I promise you NOW, that every one will be a Rip SNORTER and just as full of PEP and THRILLS as Kelly and I can put into them. Sincerely, ^^ ^•->.. EXCHANGES AND TERRITORIES handling WEISS BROTHERS* ARTCLASS PICTURES CORPORATION'S BUFFALO BILL, Jr. 1924 SERIES Ga. Fla. Ala. Tenn. No. and So. Carolina Enterprise Distributing Company 87 Walton St., Atlanta, Ga 326 So. Church Street, Charlotte, N. C. 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