The Film Daily (1925)

14 f^^ DAILY Sunday, March 8, 1925 Newspaper Opinions New York "I Am the Man" Chadwick-S. R. — Broadway AMERICAN— In presenting "I Am The Man" ♦ ♦ * Ivan Abramson never misses a single opportunity to get in all the regular movie hokum. * * * * * * Abramson * * ♦ did his best to get a 24 karat cast for his "fiUum." If his execution of the production and his choice of story had been as good we would have a "wow" of a picture. * * * DAILY MIRROR—* * * While the story isn't sure whether it wants to be a society drama or a mystery or a combination of both, it jogs along on a couple of cylinders with Seena Owen and Flora La Breton giving good performances in the leading feminine role. ♦ * * * * * The story ends with a liberal dash of melodramatic that will either make you yawn or sneeze. DAILY NEWS—* * * The direction is long-winded, but careful. Seena Owens wears some original gowns and all in all **I Am The Man" is a fairly entertaining fillum. EVENING JOURNAL—* * * There is a lively cabaret scene, much of what is known as circumstantial evidence, an effective court room scene, and, at the end, the actors seem relieved that it's all over. EVENING WORLD—* * * Whoever did the cutting on this picture heightened its artificiality by doing a very poor job. In one instance, for example, there were two subtitles together, several scenes having been eliminated while their explanatory title was left in. At that, though, if the picture were cut to about three-fourths of its present length it might be improved materially. TIMES— Some of the subtitles ♦ ♦ * spoil the intelligent efforts of some of the players. One can't say much for the direction. Obviously this is a picture with which the producers hope to do business by having the name of Lionel Barrymore and a box-office title. "The Swan" Famous Players — Mark Strand AMERICAN— ♦ * * there probably will be many who will enjoy Dimitri Buchowetzki's excellent presentation of court etiquette and bis effective handling of the massive scenes. For these, as well as for those who love the old tale of King Cophetua and the beggar maid, I earnestly recommend a visit to the Mark Strand. BULLETIN—* * * Dimitri Buchowetzki who directed "The Swan" has chosen his players well. Frances Howard is a lively and appealing Princess Alexandra demiu-ely downcast and properly aristocratic while Helen Lee Worthing contributes a delightful performance as the piquant Wanda who did not appear in the stage version. Adolph Menjou displays his finest comedy manner. * * * DAILY MIRROR—* * * The day "The Swan" slipped into the Strand it rained. Which might lead to the deduction that it was wet both outside and inside the theater. Right. DAILY NEWS—* * * This brilliantly directed picture is really only a slender love story, with the beggar-man instead of the beggar-maid, stepping into royal shoes. The production is smooth and well bred, with expensive trimmings and an irreproachable cast. But to Buchowetzki the honors belong. He has sprinkled odd bits of directorial genius here and there with telling effect. * * * EVENING JOURNAI^* * * Dimitri Buchowetzki has handled the story admirably, and even though the photoplay does not in the least resemble Ference Molnar's satire on Hungarian court life, and even though the only resemblance between the picture and the stage from which it was adapted is the title — in view of the excellence of it all — who cares? * * * EVENING WORLD—* * * Movie-goers who demand gold braid and tinsel with their screen offerings will be highly entertained. Libson stood them out with Hal Roach presents Harold Lloyd ^^ NOWoR NEVER ( The first of the popular demand series re-mu&d) Associated Exhibitors Pafhe' Distributors To the Trade: We hereby give notice that we hold a Contract with the B. P. Schulberg Productions, Inc., for the exclusive rights to everything they produce during the next five years, for all countries of the world, excluding the United States of America, and the Dominion of Canada. EXPORT & IMPORT FILM CO., Inc. 729 Seventh Avenue New York