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emphasis is laid, rather than on the human relationships. The result is thrilling melodrama which, nevertheless, is entertaining because of the ability of the cast.
ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. No. UnwhoJesomely No.
Exciting.
DISRAELI. George Arliss. Direction by Louis N. Parker. All dialogue. Warner Bros.
The picture is the translation to the screen of the stage play which is probably Mr. Arliss’ most conspicuous achievement. It is highly recommended as an outstanding production. The plot concerns the political conflict of Disraeli and Gladstone and the acquisition for England of the Suez Canal in 1875. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12.
Excellent. Good, But Mature
in Theme.
EVIDENCE. Pauline Fredericks, Wm. Courtenay. Direction by John Adolfi. All dialogue. Warner Bros.
A drama of mother love which becomes absorbing because of the excellence of Miss Frederick’s performance and those of her supporting cast. It is an adaptation of an old stage play.
ADOLESCENTS, J2 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12.
Too Mature. No Interest. No.
FOOTLIGHTS AND FOOLS. Colleen Moore. Direction by Wm. A. Seiter. All dialogue. First Nat.
This is the romance of a New York chorus girl masquerading as a Paris
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“find,” whose lover proves unworthy. The logical ending is a surprise.
ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Little Interest. No Interest.
THE GREAT DIVIDE. Ian Keith, Dorothy Mackaill. Direction by
Reginald Barker. Warner Bros.
The story is familiar. It is of a pampered society girl in search of a thrill who is kidnapped by a “man-of-the
great-open-spaces” and subdued by love. The settings are lovely and the romance appealing.
ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Interesting. Harmless.
HALLELUJAH. Daniel Haynes, Nina MacKinney. Direction by
King Vidor. All dialogue and
music. M.-G.-M.
An intensely gripping and powerful picture showing the moral struggles and emotional raptures of the Southern negro — a cross section of negro life and mentality, remarkably directed and photographed. It has real appeal to the intelligence.
ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Too Sophisticated and Too Mature.
Emotional.
HARMONY AT HOME. Marguerite Churchill. Direction by Hamilton MacFadden. All dialogue. Fox.
Romantic drama in which a family tries to live up to an increase in Father’s income, and marry off the older daughter. The humor, consisting mainly of crudity of manners, and quarreling and