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“PROOF OF INNOCENCE” — Class 0
(Especially prepared for screen)
Story: — Artist’s Model Saves Him from Arrest for Murder
VALUE CAST
Photography — Fair — Nor credited. Mignon Louise Du Pre
TYPE OF PICTURE — Ordinary. John Courtney John Hopkins
Moral Standard — Average. Stanley Page J. Francis O’Reilly
Story — Fair — Melodrama — Adults.
Star — Fair — Louise Du Pre.
Author — Fair — Charles G. Rich.
Direction — Poor — Roy Mirchell and John A.
Martin.
Adaptation — Fair — Charles G. Rich.
Technique — Fair.
Spiritual Influence — Neutral. January 1 to 15, 1923.
Producer — Casco Productions, Inc. Footage — 4,800 ft. Distributor — Amer. Releasing Corp.
Our Opinion
MORAL O’THE PICTURE— None.
Poorly Made Picture Gathers Interest at Climax
“Proof of Innocence” is a crudely made production, which we cannot recommend excepting for the cheapest grade of theatres. It moves slowly and is spoiled through incompetent direction. The story is moderately interesting and works up to a good climax, where the millionaire is murdered. It offered opportunities which were not taken note of either in the adaptation or the direction of the picture. The cast is only fair.
STORY OF THE PLAY
John Courtney, an artist, wins success with his painting “Faith” for which Mignon, a waif, has posed. When he secures a contract from millionaire Page to reproduce the subject on a panel in his home, Courtney squanders advance money given him by the millionaire, and discovering that he has been duped by Page’s daughter, who he thought loved him, he steals away in the night, and next day missing funds and the murder of Page appears to involve him. Through Mignon’s efforts he is absolved from blame and is also regenerated. The story closes with their betrothal.
PROGRAM COPY — “Proof of Innocence” — Featuring Louise Du Pre
John Courtney, artist, travelled the route of suffering and ignominy to find that the happiness he sought lay at his very door. “Proof of Innocence” is a thrilling tale of love and loyalty, starring pretty Louise Du Pre.
“ALTAR STAIRS”— Class B
(Adapted from story of same name)
Story: — Romance and Adventures of South Sea Trader
VALUE CAST
Photography — Excellent — Dwight Warren. Rod McLean Frank Mayo
TYPE OF PICTURE — Sensational-Romantic. Joie Malet Louise Lorraine
Moral Standard — Average. Toony Heritage Lawrence Hughes
- Capt. Jean Malet J. J. Lanoe
Storv — Good — Drama — Family. Blundell Harry de Vere
Star— Good — Frank Mayo. John Strickland Hugh Thompson
Author — Good — G. B. Lancaster. Hugo Boris Karloff
Direction — Good — Lambert Hillyer. Parete Dagmar Godowsky
Adaptation — Good — George Randolph Chester.
Producer — Universal Footage — 4,641 ft. Distributor — Universal
Our Opinion
MORAL O’THE PICTURE— None.
Red-Blooded Story Gives Star Fine Opportunities
The story on which “The Altar Stairs” is founded has an interesting plot and one that lends itself well to the screen. It is built for entertainment purposes only and does not pretend to moralize, and its characters are of the sort that will appeal to the average fan. Rod McLean, the hero, for instance, is of
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