Motion Picture News (Sept-Oct 1921)

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The JUDGMENT Of the Press EVERY reviewer who has seen "JUDGMENT!" acclaims it as the big picture of the year. Read what they say: WID'S: . . . Intensely absorbing and holds attention from beginning to end . . . the director has created a suspense that builds to a climax that never gives a hint as to what the outcome will be. DRAMATIC MIRROR: '■ Judgment ! " . . . distinguished troni the average big feature by splendid technical directing, remarkable photography, a unity of plot and action that is keyed with suspense. It is a photoplay that undoubtedly will rank with the foremost pictures of the year. — Henry Irving MargoUes. EXHIBITOR'S TRADE REVIEW: . . . The sets are magnificent . . . the cast superb . . . the continuity smooth throughout . . . the titles compare favorably with the finest ever written . . . the suspense reaches such a climax in the last reel as to bring audiences to the edges of their seats. — Monte IV. Hohn. MOVING PICTURE WORLD: In •' Judgment ! " the World Film Corporation has a production that in many respects ranks with the finest screen portrayals . . the acting of Ellen Richter could hardly be surpassed . . . makes the part stand out as one of the greatest screen impersonations. — T. 8. daPonte. MORNING TELEGRAPH: The picture has a somlier old world quality that makes it all seem very real. . . . Ellen Uicliter as " Mao " gives a ruthless and brilliant performance . . . the supporting cast is fine and the picture on the whole absorbingly interesting. EXHIBITOR'S HERALD: While hundreds of forei^in films are being shipped back witiout seeing the light of American pro.ie< tiou machines, lovers of really good pictures are to be congratulated that " Judgment I "' was not caught in the exodus . . . one of the best and most interest-holding yet shown. MOTION PICTURE NEWS: The picture has been produced in a fine atmosphere and is especially commendable in its detail . . . the costuming is good and sets provided excellent . . . the story builds steadily to its climax and the continuity is flawless. — J. 8. Dickerson. ROGER FERRI in the Exhibitor s Trade Review: World Film Corporation bids fair to make history. . . . We don't hesitate a moment in predicting a record-breaking run for this picture wherever shown ... as a spectacle it has the edge on " Deception " . . . for acting it outdoes and outshines " Passion "... the story is far more interesting than either •• Deception " or " Passion," for unlike either there is a happy ending . . . there is suspense, the kind that makes for box-oflice business . . . the star is one who we believe will electrify the country as did Pola Negri . . . properly exploited " Judgment " should shatter box-office records . . . it's the sort of production we'll rave about for weeks and urge every friend to see. INDEPENDENT BUYERS Show Your JUDGMENT! Wire or Phone for Projection Appointment World Film Corporation MILTON C. WORK, President 130 West 46th Street New York City