The Film Daily (1921)

Tuesday, January 4, 1921 Newspaper Opinions Bunty Pulls the Strings"— Goldwyn Capitol HERALD — Reginald Barker has convertd Graham Moffat's stage success to the films 1 a commendable fashion. * * * WORLD — There is beauty in the picturtation. * * * TELEGRAM — It is a picture blessed with n unusually large number of qualities to ecommend it to the public — humor, atmophere, novelty, pathos and suspense. • POST—* * * Mr. Barker has contributed picture of charm and gentle distinction ;om a play that had both. ' GLOBED — "Bunty" is really a droll little lm, and Leatrice joy puts a specially quaint umor into the title role. The entire story, owever — action, authors 'and atmosphere — light have been tucked much more snugly ito three reels than five. SUN — * * * Reginald Barker has achieved omething in the way of an intimate picture or Goldwyn. * * * American, Times, Daily News, Tribune, ournal, Mail and Evening World made no orament. 'The Passionate Pilgrim— F. P. L. Rivoli AMERICAN— Altogether, "The Passionite Pilgrim" proved to be one of those rare ilms that enlist not only the sympathies but he interest. It seemed to be true to life. TIMES — Mr. Vignola's treatment of this lart of the story is cinematographically good. Particularly his use of the cut-back, though iimple and obvious, is effective. The settings tre excelent. HERALD — The intricacies of the story lave been well handled by George Du Bois Proctor, scenario writer, and it holds the nterest with an exceptionally plausible development. WORLD — A mixture of love and big busi less, through which Robert G. Vignola, as lirector, has woven a gripping thread of inerest, this photoplay ranks with th*e finest iresented in recent weeks. JOURNAL— In fact, it is one of the best newspaper features ever produced. * * * MAIL — The picture suffers somewhat from a lack of facile action and depends too largely upon its subtitles to tell its story, but is interesting nevertheless. GLOBE — It has one remarkable feature. The newspaper scenes are real. SUN — It is a story of love and big business, a combination that makes a romantic drama of more than usual quality. Daily News, Tribune, Telegram, Post and Evening World made no comment. "The Last of the Mohicans"— A. P. Strand TIMES — Mr. Tourneur has made an extraordinary picture seriously marred in one particular. HERALD — "Last of Mohicans" is thrilling story as told in movie'. WORLD — It must have cost a small fortune to put J. Fenimore Cooper's book into the films. Hundreds of Indians and soldiers and horses, and dozens of "sets" are employed, and throughout there is the evidence of expert direction. DAILY NEWS— One comes away from the Strand with the memory of beautiful pictures— photography combining imagination and beauty of lighting, posture and grouping, to the intense satisfaction of the spectator. So far as picturization goes, "The Last of the Mohicans" is a work of art. TRIBUNE—* * * There are some perfectly hair-rising fights. * * * MAIL — At all too rare intervals, certainly not more than once or twice a year, a picture is flashed on the screen for which the only just appellation is "Perfect." Such a masterpiece is Maurice Tourneur's magnificent screening of "The Last of the Mohicans." At the outset of the new year Tourneur's production is a challenge to directors of any company. It will be difficult to equal, practically impossible to surpass. The photography is perfect, the continuity unimpeachable, the playing flawless, the locations magnificent, the direction unsurpassed. The picture is one which a Griffith could not improve upon. (Continued on Page 4) The words "EASTMAN" and "KODAK" are stenciled in the film margin so that all Eastman Film may be instantly identified. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ROCHESTER, N. Y. DAILY Wants Katherine MacDonald Productions Every Week Exhibitor Says Name Fills Theatre Every Time What They Think of Other First National Stars and Pictures PASSION'S PLAYGROUND "A great picture. We would like to get KatheritiTMacDonald every week, as she gets the business when you put her name in front of the theatre. The ysay here that she is the greatest star in world. — William G. Atkinson, Star Theatre, Rockingham, N. C. IN SEARCH OF A SINNER "This picture broke box office records here. Connie pleased my patrons. Book this one if you want to stand them up." — Paul L. Turgeon, Rex Theatre, Green River, Wyo. THE FAMILY HONOR "King Vidor's production is a good, interesting program picture." W. H. Creal, Suburban Theatre, Omaha, Neb. THE BRANDED WOMAN "A 100% entertainment. Very good business." Boost it strong as it will satisfy practically all."— George O. Monroe, Gilbert Theatre, Beatrice, Neb. 45 MrNUTES FROM BROADWAY "Played this picture to increased admission during poor weather, and we did extra business on it. It's a good, clean picture that will take everywhere."— C. E. Power, Power's Theatre, North Branch, Minn. DON'T EVER MARRY "Blow up this Marshall Neilan production. Big business. Everyone pleased with it." — John Steichein, Aurora Theatre, White Lake, S. D. IN SEARCH OF A SINNER "A happy version of a clever story. Constance Talmadge is there and gets the laughs. They all said they liked it, and some came back for a second time. We're glad she is going to be with us for four years more."— H. P. Thompson, Liberty, Theatre, Pardeeville, Wis. THE RIVER'S END "Pleased 100 per cent. Good puller, and good enough for some to see it a second time." — Will F. Taddiken, Elite Theatre, Morgan ville, Kans. First National Attractions Iherell be a Franchise everywhere