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By Oscar M.SKehd^r
another feather in the hat of the French producer Louis Aubert.
The most striking production, however, u as La Roue, which will shortly be shown in the West End. As a film it is amazingly good and the only thing against it is that it is far too long. Ivy Close is the leading player. Throughout the picture, the genius of that great
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In the film studios around Paris to-day champagne corks are flying about, loud pops are heard, and many cups are being filled with the sparkling juice. In fact a general atmosphere of gaiety reigns and this is not surprising considering that 1923 has been the most successful year on record, from every point of view.
Bigger and better films are being produced and the French metteuf-en-scene generally speaking has come into his own. The three best films of the year were undoubtedly Koenigsmark, La BataiUe and La Roue. Koenigsmark is probably one of the most perfect photoplays ever made, and as regards photography, settings and acting it is flawless. Leonce Perret, the producer, is to be congratulated on having achieved what many American and English producers have failed to do — that is, produce a picture that has largely speaking, no faults. I have only one complaint and it is that Jaque Catelain is slightly exaggerated at times. Otherwise, as I say, the film is technically perfect. In the leading part, Huguette Duflos is seen at her best, and on the whole the work of the full cast is most praiseworthy.
La BataiUe has a place in the first three mainly because it is an ambitious picture. Starring Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Gina Palerme and Felix Ford, it is one of the best France has yet attempted. Although the finished picture leaves nothing to be desired, it is not yet up to the perfection mark. It is, however, an excellent picture and
Abel Gance.
French producer, Abel Gance, is apparent. Another of the perfect pictures.
Picturegoers will have an opportunity of seeing a fascinating film star for the first time in London shortly, when C. B. Cochran will introduce Raquel Meller, the famous Spanish singer and kinema actress, in " The Heart of a Violet " at one of his West End Theatres. Violettes Imperialcs, as the (Continued on page 65).
Left : Jaque Catelain. Below : Huguette
Duflos and Marcia Caprc in
" Koenigsmark."
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