Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1923)

Photoplay Magazine — Advertising Section The Shadow Stage [ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6^ ] THE RAGGED EDGE—Goldwyn THERE are several points of interest in this adaptation of a typical Harold McGrath romance. Principally it is the amount of newblood in the cast. It is Alfred Lunt's second screen appearance and it is a distinct improvement over his debut. And it marks the first film appearance of a former photographic model, Mimi Palmeri, who reveals unusual sensitiveness for a film debut. The story itself is smoothly told, moving speedily from China to the South Seas, and it has considerable color and speed. We suspect you'll like it. THE SNOW BRIDE— Paramount EVEN Alice Brady fails to register in this forced and artificial tale of life in a Canadian fur trading village. There is plot and counterplot, jealousy, villainy and murder. All the elements that go to make absorbing melodrama— except the vital element, which is sadly lacking. Of course everything ends happily, and there are some good snow scenes, but at that we can't even recommend it for the children. MICHAEL O'HALLORAN—Hodkinson IF you want your child to be a perfect little Chesterfield, die young — leaving him a complete orphan — and let him bring himself up in a dingy alley. This helpful hint seems to be the only excuse for this screen adaptation of Gene Stratton-Porter's story. Of course there's a little crippled girl and an unhappy rich couple. The whole family may see this, in safety. DON QUICKSHOT OF THE RIO GRANDE— Universal THIS might, with minor changes, develop into a fair comedy. But as a straight western it's not so good! The hero leaos, far too lightly, into danger. And he's too adroit at breaking jail and completely demoralizing bands of desperadoes. His air of ease and courage gets annoying, after a time, and when finally he gets the girl and the money the audience sighs with real relief. Small boys will love this. BOSTON BLACKIE—Fox AFTER once seeing Lionel Barrymore as Boston, William Russell's interpretation falls pretty flat. Not that it's entirely William's fault — neither the scenario writer nor the director helped much. A grim tale of prison life, made grimmer by the punishments meted out by a wolf in warden's clothing. Of course right triumphs in the end, with Boston coming out on top, and the warden defeated. RICE AND OLD SHOES— F. B. O. A CARTER DE HAVEN comedy of the honeymoon — when so many things are funny for the last time. There are some laughable moments; but mostly the humorous situations have been done before, and just as well. The Carters are looking tired and older — just a trifle beyond the bride and groom stage. But then making comedies is hard work — for some folks. RAILROADED— Universal ASTERN old judge tries to bring up his son on discipline — leaving love out of the equation. 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