Photoplay (Jul - Dec 1920)

PiKiKii'i.AV Magazine— AnvFRTisiNT. Sivciiox The Shadow Stage ( Concluded) BURNING DAYLIGHT— Metro THIS tale of Wall Street and the Klondike is served up in Jack London's best fashion. After a great run of Western stories you realize that Jack London possessed an art that is not easily imitated. For ''Burning Daylight," outwardly just like many other tales of the East and We-t. ha> an inherent story value that makes it better than average picture entertainment. Mitchell Lewis plays the role of the miner who nearly meets his Waterloo on Wall Street. Helen Ferguson is a charming heroine. SCRATCH MY BACK— Goldwyn RUPERT HUGHES' comedy is as original as its title. Moreover, the title isn't just a bit of flippancy. It has something to do with the story. And what's the story? It is too good to describe. "Scratch My Back" is something new. It is told with a combination of artlessness and sophistication that is enchanting. The subtitles win the floral horseshoe that goes to the person who can write captions that are funn\' without being obnoxious. Mr. Hughes may be an Eminent Author but let us not hold that against him so long as he can be so merry and bright. Sidney Olcott helped a lot with his direction. T. Roy Barnes makes his screen debut in this picture and Helene Chadwick is the leading woman. Just this much about the story: a gentleman who always does what he wants to do scratches the back of a strange lady (or ihf strange back of a lady ) , as she is sitting in the theater with her husband. Does she have him arrested? No, she is grateful. Does she rid herself of her husband and marry the gentleman? No, she does not, nor does Mr. Hughes hint at such a thing. It is a picture that is different. NOTHING BUT LIES — Metro A WILLIAM COLLIER farce that has been transferred to the screen and to Taylor Holmes. It is too mechanical to be amusing, even though Taylor Holmes does his best to please. Justine Johnstone (ask any man-about-town who Justine Johnstone is) brings her blonde beauty to the production. It is her first appearance in the deaf and dumb drama. We prefer to see her on the stage. EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUTH— Universal IT is not a sequel to the Taylor Holmes picture. It is just another fibbing farce that jumps around like a Mexican bean. And, like the Mexican bean, it gels nowhere. However, it is told in sprightly fashion and it has fairly amusing subtitles. And there is plenty of Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran. THE PATH SHE CHOSE — Universal IF you think this is another "Why Girls Go Wrong" melodrama, you are wrong. It is a sensible and human interest story of why girls go right. The heroine is a girl who emerges from a sordid family life in the slums and makes a success in the business world. Her story has true-to-life appeal. The girl is pleasingly played by Ann Cornwall. NEXT to Barthelmess and H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, Constance Talmadge is probably the most "reported engaged" person in the world. Once she was even reported engaged to Dick Barthelmess. Then to Irving Berlin. A rich tobacco merchant is the latest ''fiance,"' but Miss Talmadge's intimates say there is nothing in it. m K In Ffisdlla Dean ' • Vnhersai Star Delights in Wearing ^f^nnic^ Veils — irom France ^i?""^ Veils embody all the delicacy, flattering charm, beguiling designs and soh silken meshes, favored by the smart Parisienne. The slender silk elastic keeps it trigly in place — without tying, pinning or knotting. A wondertul convenience, especially when motoring. Fascinating designs in chenille and silk embroidery. If you have ne\'er worn a ^""''"Ji, get one today and experience a new \'cil joy. Prices 10c, 15c, 25c and 50c. For sale at Department Stores and Drug Stores ereryn here. If your liealej cannot iupply you send 2^c for the Veil Miss Dean iiwearing. Pal. No. i iff. J]\e]f^niQ3 Co., Inc., 222 Fourth Ave.. New York, N. Y. Alio Importers of the farr.cus Hair Nets WTieu }<ni write to advertisers please mentiaii PHOTOPLAY iiAOAZINU.