The Moving Picture Weekly (1917-1919)

12 THE MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY It's AUniveml Picture rtonroeSadislw ^PMom Melody «to** of ' menu* wu4.i» Three-Sheet "THE PRINCE OF AVENUE A. James J. Corbett Stars in Political Story. ^ PICTURE of New York's East Side as it concerns politics is presented in "The Prince of Avenue A," a Universal feature starring James J. Corbett. One has only to look at the title to appreciate the idea behind it. And you can guess with the former heavyweight champion giving expression to its colorful action that it will prove to be an entertaining photoplay, even though certain points are exaggerated. The plot revolves around the ability of the Irish to take care of themselves in politics, and it is concentrated upon the rival leaders in the 'steenth ward. License is taken with truth on several occasions, an example of which may be found in the debonair son of Boss O'Connor finding romance with the daughter of the candidate for Mayor, a resident of Fifth Avenue. MonroeJ ^PWomrielo^ sroay en f most* mufs »;BKtcb b* &ova*J cuaxp Its A Universal Ptrfm Three-Sheet He cannot be elected without the support of the ward and when the Prince is ejected from his house for] his boorish conduct, the candidate trembles for his office. To square accounts he takes his daughter to the district and offers a public apology. The picture is episodic in treatment, since it presents a series of incidents in the hectic lives of the ward heelers and the Prince. Knowing Jim Corbett's athletic prowess you anticipate a rousing climax which offers a battle royal. And you are not disappointed. He literally mops the floor with his antagonists. Pathos has its moments and this element is well commingled with the humorous highlights. Director Jack Ford has caught the Irish spirit and also the cheap political game and has emphasized them for their full value. "The Prince of Avenue A" is an oldfashioned story and one that doesn't carry a great deal of thought, but it is acceptable for its atmosphere and how East Side politicians are made. Mr. Corbett is an ideal type for the title role. Prominent in his support are Harry Northrup, Richard Cummings and Mary Warren. POSTERS THE TRIFLERS." Will Afford Very Pleasing Entertainment. JTNTIRELY pleasing as a story, direction and cast and affording very satisfactory entertainment. This is not one of those melodramas with the so-called punch, in every reel, But it is a picture that will hold your patrons and the majority will undoubtedly register keen enjoyment. The cast is large and composed of all well-known and capable artists. It is well mounted and has a sweet romantic element. And a good moral as well. The shop girl aspired to a higher plane in society and is disillusioned. And she finally refuses to marry the high brow and accepts her former sweetheart, sergeant of the motor cycle squad. There is plenty of comedy and many amusing situations in the photoplay. There are no heavy dramatic or sensational scenes. It is just one of those quite true to life pictures that leave a good taste. Pulling possibilities and pleasing probabilities for respective audiences are: Metropolitan, good puller and very pleasing; Elite, good puller and generally pleasing; family, good puller and entirely pleasing; workers, good puller and very pleasing. UsA Universal . Picture G\RL IAEMMLE Otkrt nonroeSalisbucr Ptomtom Melocfr" ^ One-Sheet