Motion Picture Magazine (Feb-Jul 1923)

[■"motion PiCTimr »t>\ I MAGAZINE I You'll chalk up another good mark for Rex Ingram when you see "Where the Pavement Ends," for it belongs in the category of better things. Ramon Navarro and Alice Terry are found in the scene above. . . . At the right, "Grumpy" which is a slow-moving character study of an irascible old man. Theodore Roberts gives a skilful rendition of the title role. And Conrad Nagel and May McAvoy are also prominently cast. . . . prevented by the native lover. These three people provide the storm of this conflict which terminates when the native kills the brutal white man. But Ingram has fashioned these scenes and guided these players so admirably that the imagination is ever alert. His atmosphere is perfect. You catch, somehow, the romantic spirit of the story — as well as the suggestion of tragedy it carries. Ramon Navarro is virile and heroic as the native and Harry Morey, a thoroly repellent trader, while Alice Terry lends a fragrant charm to the figure of the heroine. Dont miss this picture— it belongs in the category of better things. Grumpy — Paramount This screen adaptation of Cyril Maude's play is a slow-moving character study of an irascible old man which depends for success upon the skilful rendition of the title role by Theodore Roberts. This sterling actor has never shown such a delightful study as this. You forget that Maude created the part — you overcome your prejudice that Grumpy looks more genuine as played by the Britisher. You watch Roberts with deep interest, and this despite the fact that the picture is often tedious. However, its dignified treatment and realism compensate for its lack of vitality. Theodore Roberts makes it enjoyable. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine— Paramount The granddaddy of 'em all is this story by John Fox, Jr. It has served as a model for all photoplays which have to do with mountaineers and moonshine and since it is so familiar one is not intrigued by it. Naturally one looks to see if the director has fashioned it any differently — if he has brought out any new touches. We must answer in the negative. But be it said that the atmosphere is the real thing. And Ernest Torrence as a moonshiner gives his customary capital performance. The plot is the antagonism of the moonshiners for the revenuers, and the well-known feud between two warring clans. It involves a youth from the city who arouses the enmity of the mountain lover. The feud is patched up, the girl gets an "eddication" and all ends happily. Mary Miles Minter pouts prettily, but her emotion does not register. The Go-Getter — Paramount We'll always have this type of story with us — just as we will always have the Northwest Mounted story and that other familiar one, the South American revolution. The title gives it away surely. Here is our plucky American endowed with a gift of gab and a breezy personality who is never caught feeling down in his luck. He starts with nothing and climbs to the top — winning the girl and a good job. A fairly bright little piece, not exacting much from the imagination, but skipping merrily along like a In "The Trail of the Lones o m e Pine," which lacks any new touches, Mary Miles Minter pouts prettily but her emotion does not register. Antonio Moreno is the hero. And it is Ernest T o r r ence who gives the most capital performance as a moonshiner HP