Motion Picture News (Apr - Jun 1927)

1984 Motion Picture News Feature Star Distributed by Length Reviewed On Ze Boulevard L. Cody-R. Adoree R. D'Arcy-D. Sebastian M-G-M Ordeal, The Garbo-Chaney M-G-M Patent Leather Kid, The. . . R. Barthelmess First National Poor Nut, The J. Mulhall-G. Olm stead-C. Murray. . .First National Prince of Headwaiters, The L. Stone-L. Tashman A. Beranger First National Private Life of Helen of Troy, The M. Corda-L. Stone-M. O'Day First National Quality Gardner James Inspiration Pict Quality Street M. Davies M-G-M Race Track Tout, The (tentative S. Chaplin-C. Hor ton-H. Costello . . . .Warner Bros Red Signals W. McDonald-E. No vak-E. Williams . . . Sterling Pictures .... 5800 feet Ridin' Like Fury Hoot Gibson Universal Road to Romance, The (tentative) J. Mulhall-D. Mac kaill First National Rolled Stockings L. Brooks-J. Hall Paramount Romance Ramon Novarro M-G-M Romantic Age, The E. O'Brien-A.Vaughn .Columbia Pictures Romantic Rogue, The Reed Howes Rayart Romeo and JuUet N. Ketry-M. Philbin .Universal Rose-Marie M-G-M Rose of Monterey, The L. Stone-M. Astor . . .First National Rough Riders The (road show) F. Hopper-N. Beery Bancroft-M. Astor Mack-Farrell Paramount 12071 feet April 1 Secret Studio, The O. Borden-E. Foxe M. Livingston-K. Harlan Fox Seventh Heaven J. Gaynor-C. Farrell. . Fox Sheiks and Shebas Junior Stars Paramount Show Boat Universal Silk Stockings L. La. Plante-O. Harlan Universal Simple Sis (tentative) . . Louise Fazenda Warner Bros Small Bachelor, The Beranger-O. Harlan B. Kent-C. Ger aghty Universal Span of Life, The Lon Chaney M-G-M Speed Boy, The Dick Talmadge Universal Spring Fever Wm. Haines M-G-M Stark Love Special Cast Paramount 6000 feet . . Mar. 11 Stolen Bride, The B. Dove-L. Hughes . . First National Sunrise Gaynor-G. O'BrienLivingston Fox Feature Sunset Derby, The . Star Distributed by Length Reviewed .4483 feet. . . M. Astor-W. Collier, Jr.-R. Lewis First National . Tearin' Into Trouble Wally Wales Pathe Telephone Girl, The L. Gray-H Blinn Bellamy-Baxter -Allison Paramount Tender Hour, The Lyon-Dove First National Texas Steer, A Will Rogers Sam E. Rork (producer) . Thirteenth Chair, The L. Barrymore M-G-M Thunderhoofs Rex (Horse}-J. Marlowe Universal Tidy Toreador, The Hoot Gibson Universal Tip Toes D. Gish Paramount Too Many Women Norman Kerry Universal Trail of '98 K. Dane-P. Starke-R. Forbes-Del Rio . . . M-G-M Twelve Miles Out J.Gilbert-E.Torrence J.Crawford-B.Comp son-E. Percy M-G-M Two Arabian Knights W. Boyd-M. Astor L. Wolfheim United Artists Uncle Tom's Cabin Special Cast Universal Underworld R. Cortez-E. Brent. . . Paramount Waiter from the Ritz, The . R. Griffith-A. Day . . . Paramount War Birds M-G-M War Eagles R. Keane-B. Kent. . .Universal Way of All Flesh, The E. Jannings-L. Dag over-B. Bennett-P. Haver-D. Keith . . . Paramount Wedding Bills R. Griffith-A. Sheridan Wedding March, The (road show) von Stroheim Paramount What Happened to Father . P. R. Miller Warner Bros What Price Glory? (road show) McLaglen-Del RioLowe Fox 11400 feet . . Dec. i When a Man Loves (road show) J. Barrymore-D. Costello Warner Bros 10049 feet . Feb. 18 White Eagle, The Buck Jones Fox White Pants Willie J. Hines-L. Hymans . First National ^. . Who's Your Friend? (tenta ~ five) R. Dix-W. Powell Wind, The L. Gish-L. Hanson. . . M-G-M Windjammers of Gloucester, The F. B. O Wings (road show) C. Bow-B. Rogers . . . Paramount Winning Oar, The George Walsh Excellent Pictures Woman on Trail, The Negri-Cortez Paramount World's Illusion, The M-G-M .Paramount 5869 feet. ^er Opinions onNewPict ^m "Camille" — First National, Globe Theatre, New York City World: "Norma Talmadge, loveliest of illustrious actresses who have worn rags and royal raiment of la dame aux camelias. . . . After so altogether e.xquisitle a figure as this young woman one finds it difificult at this date to imagine even a Bernhardt, a Duse, a Rejane, a Modjeska, a Barrymore, a Sorel or a Nethersole who would have lent to it so great a chann, Bo distinctively Camilleish a grace and beauty. Miss Talmadge is a positive delight." Mirror: "Norma Talmadge, one of outstanding figures in cinema, achieves personal triumph. Is superb in latter part of film. A fascinating picture. A sympathetic, appealing story. Niblo has dressed production beautifully. Sets lavish, yet quiet. Gowns exquisite." News: ""As beautifully photographed a heart-rending romance as has brought forth a theatreful of tears this cinema season. Credit Norma with another screen portrayal which more than does justice to her art. All-absorbing, poignant, exquisitely sad, with performances sincerely convincing. Niblo has done intensely sympathetic treatment. Talmadge screen Camille is most touching yet offered." American: "Norma Talmadge won new acclaim as Camille. Invests romantic character with tenderness that appeals to sympathy of audience. .Nothing in way of intimate luxury is left unscreened. Photography is beautiful and Norma's wardrobe exquisite. 'Camille' will unquestionably find its way on your list of 'pictures to see.' " Times: "Miss Talmadge lovely and sincere in her performance. Every effort has been made to reveal opulency of screen . . . lavish scenes, gorgeous photography." Herald Tribune: "Miss Talmadge is lovely Marguerite Gauthier and Gilbert Roland is romantic and attractive .'Vrmand." Telegraph: "Luminous beauty of Norma Talmadge glorifies 'Camille.' No greater romance was ever penned; throbs with poignant pathos. . . . Miss Talmadge . . .one of most intelligent and talented players of cinema." Sim: "Received last night with evident pleasure by large audience. Great movie audience will shower box-office presents on Lady of Camelias for many months. . . . Photography is soft and excellent." Evening World: " 'Camille' a good picture, excellently acted and superbly photographed. Miss Talmadge and Gilbert Roland take every advantage of their opportunities." Journal: "Norma exquisitely lovely and does superb work. Tragic story is faithfully followed. Highly romantic phot|bpflay and striking background for Norma's beauty." Evening Graphic: "Exquisite 'Camille' came to the Globe Theatre last night, a 'Camille' of exquisite loveliness, beautiful artistry, and she thrilled first-night audience as Norma Talmadge has not done in years. Marks a new, screen standard for those who make cel luloid records of romantic love. No one should miss it." Telegram: "Talmadge version of Dumas' old play is most intelligently filmed love story to reach Broadway in many years. You may safely walk mile to see this Caluille. Splendid acting by Miss Talmadge." Brooklyn Eagle: "Ranks easily among most beautiful pictures ever made. Miss Talmadge's portrayal magnificent." "Lovers?" — Metro Goldwyn Mayer. State Theatre, Los Angeles Record: "Absorbing film. One of wide-spread interest for many reasons. Novarro gaining in popularity in every picture. Has personality, and real ability. Vivid story. Holds interest with many high spots of draiuatic tension. Action moved forward rapidly. Sufficient comedy relief to offset more somber scenes. The photography is one that makes an impression." Herald: "Strong moving study in pure love and jealous scandal. Dramatic values of story have been well exploited. Suspense unusuall> well sustained. Duel ranks among best I have seen. Titles clever and sophisticated. Photography has the mark of distinction ; direction has polish and effectiveness." Express: "Picture entertaining. Novarro's clear-cut characterization one that only he could give so ade(|uately. Director Stahl did his work well. Production that for smfiothncss and directness is not often equalled in program pictures." Examiner: "Motion picture of exceeding interest. Story plausible and typical of human nature. Good to see Ramon Novarro again. He presents finely etched characterication. All are excellent in their various roles. I can conscientiously recommend 'Lovers?'. A picture whose entertainment value is above par." Times: "Cleverly photographed. Scene wherein Jose takes up sword quite as effective as duel scene in "Flesh and the Devil.' Atmosphere well sustained. Ramon Novarro accounts for some splendid scenes." "Rookies" — Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Cameo Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio Nezi<s: "No heralding and a veritable knockout. There's as many good, honest, soul-stirring laugiis in 'Rookies' as were ever crowded into film comedy, more if you limit the comparison to comedies built about the war, soldiery or navy. This comedy will have Cleveland in a panic before the week is out." Plain Dealer: "Karl Dane and George K. Arthur, newest and one of best comedy teams in screenland, furnish laughs. Pair furnish more and better thrills than I've ever seen in comedy. Great sport. Highly recommended." Sunday Nezvs : "If you have any dole fulness you wish to get rid of don't let anything stop you from buying your way into Cameo. This one is funny. Our personal word for that." Roy Press Printers t i