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THE NATIONAL GUIDE TO MOTION PICTURES
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THE HUMMING BIRD— Paramount
THE finest piece of acting Gloria Swanson ever has done. Her work, and the almost faultless direction of Sidney Olcott, make this one of the best pictures in months. It has an appeal that cannot be denied. It is the story of a French girl — an associate of the Apaches and the cleverest thief in Paris. In the pursuit of her profession, she wears boy's clothes, and her elusiveness is so great that she is known as The Humming Bird. The war is brought in, and an American newspaper man is the other half of the love story. But almost all else fades into significance when compared with Miss Swanson's performance as Toinettc. When "Zaza" appeared, it was hailed as her best work. But in this picture she is so infinitely better that there is no comparison. The entire production is worthy of high praise.
THY NAME IS WOMAN— Metro
HERE is a tragedy, told simply, faithfully and effecth ely. One of the striking features is the direction by Fred Niblo, who has not allowed himself to overplay his hand at any time. The result is a picture that, even in its lighter moments, holds the hint of drama, of tragedy, ll is a story of the love of two men for one woman. Her husband cannot keep her from the other man, so kills her. But around this theme has been placed some wonderful mountain Scenery, a large amount of excellent acting, and some capital photography. Barbara Fa Marr is the woman in the triangle, the men being played by Ramon \ovano and William Y. Mong. Mr. Novarro is getting better all the time, and Mi^s La Marr has a role that suits her eminently. Mr. Mong can always be depended upon.
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A Review of the T^ew Pictures
SECRETS— First National
MARRIED life is made up of secrets — of moments that are hidden away in the silent places of the heart. The poignant secrets of one marriage have been revealed in this picture — with Norma Talmadge as the wife and Eugene O'Brien as the husband. The story is reflected back. across the years, from the pages of a diary — held in the withered hand of a woman who is waiting to hear of her husband's death.
The romance of youth, the elopement. The struggle, as pioneers in a new land. The death of the first baby — during a battle for the lives of all of them! Wealth, at last, and success — bringing, however, the question of the "other woman." Through all of these tense situations we follow and if, at times, the tears are close, we are not ashamed to admit it !
Miss Talmadge does as tine work, in this picture, as she did in "Smilin' Through." In the hoopskirtcd costume of girlhood she is a delight to the eye. but it is as the pioneer mother, and as the woman oi thirty-nine, that she really scores. She rises — upon several occasions — to superb heights. And. though Eugene O'Brien is both good and convincing, he is left behind!
The photography, particularly in the first part of the picture, is touched with real loveliness. And the scenario. by Frances Marion, is always searehingly human. But it is the personality, and the ability, o\ Norma Talmadge that makes this a thing worth seeing. This is a story that should mean much to all married people. Ami to all people who expect to be married. It teaches a lesson in devotion and tolerance.