The Moving picture world (May 1922)

May 13, 1922 MOVING PICTURE WORLD 199 Newest Reviews and. Comments "Very Truly Yours" Sliirlcy Mason in An Advantagemis Role in Fox Feature. Reviewed by Mary Kelly. An exhibition of good box-office judgment in assigning Shirley Mason a role with punch, as well as appeal, is found in "Very Truly Yours." She plays the title role (which, as probably has been deducted, is that of a stenographer), affording a little more opportunity for definite, positive characterization than the star has frequently been provided with. The story is entertaining and shows clever construction. The complications succeed in heightening the interest, because, with one or two exceptions, they have been logically con.ceived. In using the scene of the attempted murder a melodramatic effect has been achieved that is a trifle misplaced and even unnecessary as it seems the devotion of the girl to the wounded man later on could have been accounted for in some more natural way. Similarly the accident, or near-accident at the close is an obvious effort to put a final thrill in the picture when it really is complete entertainment without this. Shirley Mason has a versatile role of the type that would popularize her at once, if she had not already become a favorite. She has a pleasing wardrobe and pleasing taste as well. Alan Forrest is all that can be expected of a romantic leading man, and Charles Clary lends a heavy, effective touch in his characterization of the uncle who gets mad but gets over it. The Cant Marie Tyree Shirley Mason Bert Woodmansee Alan Forrest A. L. Woodmansee Charles Clary Jim Watson Otto Hoffman Archie Small Harold Miller Mrs. Evelyn Grenfall Helen Raymond Dr. Maddox Hardy Kirkland Story by Helen Hawkins. Scenario by Paul Schofield. Directed by Harry Beaumont. Length, 5,000 Feet. The Story Marie Tyree's first taste of love is what she believes to feel for her young boss, Archie Small. This, however, proves a disappointment when he leaves town and marries a widow. Marie decides to marry a man for money, not love. So when young Woodmansee comes along and makes ardent love to her at first sight, and she learns that he is a millionaire, she accepts him and is married soon after. She charges some beautiful clothes to him and then learns that he hasn't the money to pay for them. He tells her that he is about broke and when she asks him if he is Woodmansee, the wellknown millionaire lumberman, he explains that he is his nephew. She admits that she married for money and leaves him. She meets the uncle, wins his heart completely and is brought back to her lonesome husband by a quick turn in events. ProKTiim and E^xploitntion Oatchlines: "Very Truly Yours" Was a Stenographer — She Was Disappointed in Love So She Fell In Love With a Bank Account — So She Thought! "Days of Old" This Hal Roach single-reel comedy, distributed by Pathe, and featuring Snub Pollard, is up to the standard set as a laugh-maker by previous releases in this series. Snub, securing a wishing carpet, is carried through the air to a mythical land where he gets into all sorts of scrapes and is glad to get back home. There are a number of laughs in this number. — C. S. S. "The Model Dairy" In his usual humorous manner. Cartoonist Paul Terry has given us highly humorous ■cenes of a model farm and dairy ; the con "Second Hand Rose" Gladys Walton Star of Interesting Universal Picture Suggested by Song of Same Title. Reviewed by C. S. Sewell. Another feature picture based on a wellknown song has reached the screen. This one is "Second Hand Rose," produced by Universal and starring Gladys Walton. The implied pathos in the title has been carried through the story and the "second-hand" idea followed throughout. The production is one which should please the average audience ; the tie-up with the song presents good possibilities in communities where it is still popular, and in other places where remains the natural curiosity of those familiar with the song and who will want to see the picture. Both of these angles should help the box-office appeal. Director Lloyd Ingraham has succeeded in making this an entertaining picture, though the story is a little tardy in getting under way while the "atmosphere" is being planted. Rose is an Irish waif who has been adopted by a benevolent old Hebrew, and there is an intermingling of types of the two races; the romantic element, however, is built up with members of her own race, though the love for her adopted father and brother is brought out strongly. Like several other recent pictures, there is considerable of Hebrew home life shown, and the picture is strong in heartinterest, with comedy touches here and there. Gladys Walton is excellent in the title role and fits it to perfection, the remainder of the cast is entirely adequate, especially George Williams as Rose's adopted father. The Cast Rosie O'Grady Gladys Walton Isaac Rosenstein George B. Williams Lillian Rosenstein Grace Marvin Jake Rosenstein Eddie Sutherland Abe Rosenstein Max Davidson Terry O'Brien Jack Dougherty Tim McCarthy Walter Perry Story by A. P. Younger. Suggested by Song by Grant Clarke and James E. Hanley. Directed by Lloyd Ingraham.Length, 5 Reels. The Story "Second Hand Rose" was well named, for not only did she work in a second-hand store on Second avenue and wear second-hand clothes, but her father and brother (by adoption) were second-hand. It seemed that she could never get away from this hoodoo, for even when she fell in love things did not run smoothly and to save her adopted family who were in great difficulties she even agreed to accept a second-hand husband, who had been married before and wanted her to wear his first wife's wedding gown. But, fate took a hand, and the "second hand" husband-to-be generously released the brave little girl, leaving her free to marry the man of her choice. Prosrram; and Exploitation Oatclillnes: You Will Enjoy Seeing How Brave Little "Second Hand Rose," Who Wore SecondHand Clothes and Was Followed Through Life by the "Second Hand" Hoodoo Was Finally Saved from a Second-Hand Husband and Married the Man of Her Choice, exploitation AnK^les: There is a lot you can do with this title. "Second Hand Rose" can run off a rummage sale for charity and get a lot of first-hand publicity, for one thing. Play up the angle of the little girl who seemed destined to wear a second-hand wedding gown. That should reach the June brides. tented cows being surrounded by comforts and luxury, such as hammocks to swing in, pool tables which they use assiduously, stalls with lace curtains, etc. It is a clever burlesque which contains several laughs. — C. S. S. "Western Speed" Charles Jo)ies Aided by Eileen Percy Helps This Fox Feature to Live Up to Its Title. Reviewed by Mary Kelly. Action for action's sake is an abundant factor in this Charles Jones feature. Evidently the chief purpose has been to live up to the title; in other words, to thrill by an effect of continual skirmishes and physical feats. The pursuits and fights are of the type usually found in Westerns, only that the hero probably has more enemies than customary, and consequently the struggles are more frequent. Charles Jones has a sure-fire role in playing the cowboy, who appoints himself as champion of the stranger and his daughter when they settle in a hostile town. His likable personality is exploited to good advantage. Eileen Percy, who seldom appears in this picture without a Winchester, has a strong role with which she is very successful. There are a number of thrilling rides against spectacular backgrounds. Among the tense situations are the hold-up in the woods, the explosion of the shack on the rocks and the finale of this scene, where a tragedy ends in a laugh when the star, on the edge of precipice, disposes of his enemy by flipping him casually over his right shoulder. The Cast "Red" Kane Charles Jones "Dot" Lorimer Eileen Percy Brad Usher Jack McDonald Ben Lorimer J. P. Lockney "Spunk" Lemm Jack Curtis Kansas Casey Milton Ross "Shorty" Walter Robbins Express Agent Charles Newton Story by William Patterson White Scenario by Scott Dunlap Direction of William Wallace and Scott Dunlap. The Story When Lorimer and his daughter. Dot, arrive in a Western town they are received with suspicion and even with hostility. "Red" Kane, one of the big cowboys, rides up to the Lorimer cottage to investigate, but is stopped by Dot, who points a gun in his face. He admires her for this and says that he will return some day and marry her. In the meantime, some one has discovered that Lorimer has adopted a new name, and is wanted for murder in another county. They send for Sheriff Parsons to arrest him. Red gets to the Lorimer cottage first and warns them. He is shot, but succeeds in keeping the gang away from Lorimer. Later he forces an admission from the man who accused Lorimer of being a murderer and clears Lorimer, and wins the daughter. Progrram and Exploitation Catohline: Charles Jones, the Cowboy Hero, in a Story with Action Every Minute — At His First Meeting with the Girl She Points a Gun in His Face — And the Result Is Love at First Sight — But He Had to Prove That He Was Her Best Friend. Exploitation Angrles: Sell this along the Western lines, using "Charles ('Buck') Jones" instead of the straight Charles until the patrons get more used to his change in name. Urban Movie Chats No. 14 Water sports in the surf nf the South Sea Islands are shown in Official Urban Movie Chats No. 14, along with a number of other interesting subjects. Riding the waves on surf-boards and outrigger canoes are among the strenuous water play, and is taken part in by many of the white inhabitants who have copied the sport from the natives. A "pioturized interview" with a teacher of etiquette on good form is a detail which will interest feminine fans. There also are shown some of the Boy Scout activities and other subjects of interest. — T. S. daP.