Photoplay (Jan - Jun 1924)

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SPORTING YOUTH— Universal BUILT along the lines of the Wallie Reid racing pictures, and almost as good. Reginald Denny, who plays the part of Jimmy Wood, comes nearer to filling the vacant place than any other leading man. A story of a chauffeur who, through mistaken identity, is hailed as a speed king — and proves that he is one. The racing shots are some of the best ever filmed. A family picture. WHEN A MAN'S A MAN— First National THIS Harold Bell Wright best seller— though too liberally sprinkled with titles in which the words "You are a man!" figure prominently — is a fair western. There's plenty of riding, and some good shots of rodeo and roundup. John Bowers broke his leg while making this picture — he's a good enough sport to take nasty falls, and George Hackathorne gives one of his pathetic characterizations. THE HERITAGE OF THE DESERT— Paramount ATYPICAL Zane Grey story of the troubles between the honest settlers of the West and the bandits. The settings and photography are admirable, and the acting is good, but at times, the picture seems jerky. There arc four featured players — Bebe Daniels, Ernest Torrence, Noah Beery and Lloyd Hughes — but, as usual, Mr. Torrence's performance is the outstanding one. JUST OFF BROADWAY— Fox MARIAN NIXON, one of the newly named "baby stars," gets a chance in this swiftly moving crook drama, opposite John Gilbert. The story of an international band of thieves, a millionaire in disguise and an innocent little girl who never seems to know what it's all about. A lot of excitement, and no let down until the final close-up. Program stuff — but of the best sort. PIED PIPER M ALONE— Paramount A DELIGHTFUL combination of Booth Tarkington and Thomas Meighan, against a setting of ships and quaint New England villages. The story is B simple one of land and sea and love, with a chorus of little children to make it charming. The New England town is perfect in detail and feeling, and a shipwreck, is pictured graphically. Lois Wilson and George Fawceft do line bits. 6* A FOOL'S AWAKENING— Metro THAT enduring happiness can not be built on a lie is the underlying principle of this adaptation of William J. Locke's '* The Talc of Triona." A man steals another man's history, and pays a heavy price before he decides to start fresh. Enid Bennett is one reason for seeing the film, and Harrison Ford is another. If you like your pictures with a dash oi something a little better you'll feel repaid with this.