Paramount Press Books (1919)

ADVANCE PRESS STORIES-Continued CONSTANCE BINNEY IN BARRYMORE FILM Actress Has Excellent Role in “The Test of Honor.” CONSTANCE Binney, who has a splendid part with John Barrymore, in the latest Paramount picture, “The Test of Honor,” and who was recently a member of the cast of the Frolic, has left that play because she found she could not keep up her work in the pictures and the show together, and she prefers motion pictures. Miss Binney has succeeded in making a name for herself on the screen in a short period of time, and without much effort. She is talented and possesses all the arts and graces which go so far toward success in the pictures. Her sweet simplicity as a young girl in Mr. Barrymore’s latest picture, which will be shown at the Theatre next , has won the admiration of all who have seen her acting, and director John Robertson is overjoyed when a Binney sister is cast in any of his productions. Faire Binney, the younger of the two sisters, played the leading role in Mr. Barrymore’s recent feature, “Here Comes the Bride.” The picture is based upon E. Phillips Oppenheim’s famous novel, “The Malefactor,” and the adaptation was the work of Eve Unsell. New Barrymore Picture JOHN Barrymore’s new Paramount photoplay, “The Test of Honor,” is attracting large audiences to the Theatre at every showing this week. Mr. Barrymore has a powerfully dramatic role in this unusually clever photoplay, and he is well supported by a capable cast of players, headed by Constance Binney, who was recently seen here in “Sporting Life.” Marcia Manon also has a strong role. MANY FINE SCENES IN “THE TEST OF HONOR” John Barrymore’s New Picture Admirably Produced. AGNIFICENT stage settings and natural scenes distinguish “The Test of Honor,” John Barrymore’s latest Paramount starring vehicle, which will be displayed at the Theatre next The pic ture is based upon E. Phillips Oppenheim’s successful novel, “The Malefactor.” The adaptation was made by Eve Unsell and John S. Robertson directed. In this charming photoplay Mr. Barrymore appears as a convict whose career is ruined by a treacherous woman whom he loved. Several of the most dramatic incidents transpire presumably at a country club, and a famous clubhouse at Piping Rock, N. Y., was employed for the purpose, with excellent effect. The massive interiors which vest the picture with a solidity seldom approached on the screen, were constructed solely for the photoplay at the Famous Players-Lasky studio in New York. Constance Binney, who played the leading role in “Sporting Life,” has a beautiful part in support of Mr. Barrymore, while Marcia Manon, who is of stellar value, has a heavy role of great strength. The support generally is of the best. Barrymore in Convict Role JOHN Barrymore, one of the most popular actors on the American stage, displays his marvellous versatility in his new Paramount picture, “The Test of Plonor,” which is the bill at the Theatre this week. Mr. Barrymore appears as a convict who is ruined by a treacherous woman, and his make-up for the part is remarkably realistic. Constance Binney and Marcia Manon do excellent work in the leading feminine roles. JOHN BARRYMORE IN DRAMATIC PICTURE Famous Actor Has Great Role in “The Test of Honor.” A PPEARING in one of the *• *■ strongest roles in which he has appeared on the screen, John Barrymore will be seen in his latest Paramount photoplay, “The Test of Honor,” at the Theatre next There are few more popular actors than Mr. Barrymore, who is equally well known as comedian and dramatic player. In his latest starring vehicle, Mr. Barrymore is seen as Martin Wingrave, a young Virginian, who loves a married woman. When her jealous husband interferes, there is a fight, in which the husband is knocked down. The man subsequently dies, not as a result of the battle, but because of his weak heart. Wingrave is accused of murder, and the treacherous widow openly accuses Wingrave, who is convicted and sent to prison for seven years. How Wingrave is finally exonerated and finds happiness in the love of a pure girl, is shown in a series of thrilling scenes that afford Mr. Barrymore abundant opportunities for the display of his genius. Constance Binney and Marcia Manon have the leading feminine roles, and the cast generally is the best procurable. Barrymore Makes Hit JOHN Barrymore, the popular Paramount star, has scored a decisive hit in his new Paramount photoplay, “The Test of Honor,” which is drawing capacity audiences at every showing of the picture at the Theatre this week. Mr. Barrymore has a strong dramatic role in this picture, which stands out boldly by contrast with his comedy work on the screen in the past. That he is an unusually gifted player is amply evidenced, and that his portrayal of the convict in this production will vastly enhance his popularity, seems to be assured. 15