Motion Picture Magazine (Aug 1924-Jan 1925)

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MAH JONG Learn This Fascinating Game in a Few Minutes Do you know how and when to "pong" — and when to "chow," and what the "winds" stand for, and how to go "Mah Jong" ? Do you know what "characters" are? and "tiles"? and "Dragons" and "Bamboos" and "Circles"? Sounds mysterious and complicated— but it is not. Mah Jong is a wonderfully interesting game that you and your family and friends should enjoy. It combines the pleasures of all games. It is truly the "game of games." Mr. Eugene V. Brewster, publisher of Motion Picture Magazine, Classic and Beauty, is the author of a book that will unfold this game to you. Go to your news-stand or book store today, and purchase a copy of MAH JONG Simplified and One Hundred Winning Points By EUGENE V. BREWSTER This handsome little book (red, green and yellow dragon cover) will teach you in a few minutes fully to understand Mah Jong. It explains the meanings of expressions used, customs, pieces, how to score, and gives you. "One Hundred Winning Points" that will positively help you to win. You can . easily become an expert player with this book as your guide. On sale at news-stands and good book stores Comment on Other Productions (Continued from page 102) flair for glitter and glare is registered here. And because there is so much show — so much appeal to the popular impressions — and so much good acting — there is no doubt that it will entertain crowded houses. Leatrice Joy, Rod La Rocque, Victor Varconi — and several others give admirable performances. They succeed in humanizing characters that are often impossible of acceptance as real. Ridgway of Montana Following along the well-worn path of the average, orthodox Western, this picture furnishes no suspense nor surprise. We have the central figure in conflict with rustlers, all of whom he captures except the ringleader — who is not brought in until the climax — so that the story might progress. It depends upon incident — and much of this is quite effective, particularly the escape of the villain who leaps from his horse on a high cliff to the river below. But the best moment is the rancher's capture of the bandit — saved — as you must know — 'til the climax. He secretes himself in a wagon — and by using a rope to guide it, he sends it crashing down a hill and straight thru the bad man's cabin. A short, but hectic fight finishes the rustler. The picture has a conventional romance established, on the premise of a spirited girl determined to win the heart of the bashful hero. And in bringing them together here and there, the director guides them to the mountain top — and provides them an atmosphere of impressive scenery. Jack Hoxie is Ridgway — and he's likable, even if he is not an accomplished artist with the make-up box. Why Men Leave Home Avery Hopwood's stage play (not the playwright at his best) adapted to the screen manages to squeeze by the censors, even with its intimate bedroom stuff fairly well displayed. It sets forth in much heavier fashion than its original just what its title indicates. Hubby neglects his wife for his stenographer. Result? A divorce — and a subsequent marriage between the gay philanderer and the girl with the dictation pad. It is worked out in fairly humorous fashion, tho there are moments when it becomes a trifle tedious. When Grandma quarantines the benedict and his first wife — the old love wins out. And they start on a second honeymoon when the stenog is divorced. There are some subtitles which are a bit heavy. One of them was never pointed toward humor intentionally, tho it will probably excite mirth if it still remains in the picture. The husband had found a small sewing basket filled with baby clothes. And when he discovers his wife rearranging a chair he shouts : "You mustn't be moving that heavy furniture around, dear !" If these are not the exact words the expression is something similar. The piece is played with good authority by Lewis Stone and Helene Chadwick. A Girl of the Limberlost Carrying considerable bulk in romance, sentiment and heart appeal is this latest adaptation of Gene Stratton-Porter's novel — which is one of the favorites of the libraries in large and small towns. Readers of the novel may expect these ingredients in a picture which does not linger in the memory. It is people with characters (Continued on page 120) KSURR v After Sun, Wind In summer the EYES frequently become blood shot from the irritating effects of wind and dust. Murine relieves this unattractive condition almost immediately, as well as eye-strain caused by the glare of the sun. If used night and morning, Murine keeps the EYES in a clear, bright and healthy condition. 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