Screen Opinions (1923-24)

ALL THE “TRUTH” ABOUT PICTURES 235 by-the-way, plays a small part; Constance Collier, and C. Aubrey Smith. This production has a good chance for success wherever it is shown. A peculiarity of the picture is that the girl, Arline, is the only one whose appearance suggests a lapse of time as the story progresses. STORY OF THE PLAY Arline, a little girl stolen by a gypsy to avenge an insult offered his band by the child’s father, is loved by Thaddeus, son of a famous Polish patriot, who has been thrown by fortune into association with the gypsies. And when in after years the gypsies come again to the forest where the child was stolen and she is arrested for theft committed by another while she is telling fortunes, she is brought before her own father. Arline, reunited with her own people, still loves Thaddeus, and after a series of adventures, during which she at last learns of his noble birth, the story closes with the betrothal of Thaddeus and Arline. PROGRAM COPY — “The Bohemian Girl” — Featuring Gladys Cooper You will be as pleased with the screen version of the popular opera, “The Bohemian Girl,” as with the musical version. The romantic role of Thaddeus is played by a new and magnetic screen actor, Ivor Novello, and Gladys Cooper is exquisite in the title role. “MONEY, MONEY, MONEY”— Class A (Adapted from story of same name) Story: — Family Tricked Into Spending Fake Inheritance Loan CAST VALUE Photography — Very good — Joseph Brotherton. TYPE OF PICTURE— Interesting. Moral Standard — Good. Story — Very good — Drama — Family. Star — Very good — Katherine MacDonald. Author — Very good — Larry Evans. Direction — Very good — Tom Forman. Adaptation — Very good — Hope Loring. Technique — Good. Spiritual Influence — Good. Producer — B. P. Schulberg Priscilla Hobbs Katherine MacDonald George C. Hobbs Carl Stockdale Mrs. Hobbs Frances Raymond Lennie Hobbs Paul Willis Mr. Carter Herschel Mayall Mrs. Carter Bronda Fowler Caroline Carter Margaret Loomis J. Grey Charles Clary oggie Grey Jack Dougherty March 1 to IS, 1923. Distributor — First National Footage — 5,995 ft. Oar Opinion MORAL O’THE PICTURE — -Don't Spend Money Before You Get It. Production Interesting as a Whole — Wholesomely Attractive The theme on which “Money, Money, Money” is built is one that has been presented on the screen before, but not frequently enough to become wearisome. The story of a father’s financial ruin through the careless extravagance and social ambitions that beset youth is a vital and interesting subject; and Tom Forman has developed the Larry Evans story in a fashion that permits of some comedy, a good deal of pathos, and considerable suspense. Katherine MacDonald is not called on for serious work, but is successful in grasping the story’s moods. She is quite as attractive in the simple attire of the opening of the picture as in her more ambitious frocks, and Jack Dougherty, playing opposite to her, is pleasing as the lover. The laurels for acting go to Carl Stockdale, who has an excellent conception of the role of the unappreciated father. The settings of the picture are interesting and include a country club and the adjacent golf links, as well as the quiet atmosphere of the village and home. fj§ STORY OF THE PLAY Priscilla Hobbs, daughter of a retail merchant in a small town, is slighted by the richer set. Matters change when her mother receives a caller, with news that she has inherited a fortune, accompanied by the president of the bank with a scheme to loan Mr. Hobbs! money until such time as the inheritance money becomes a reality. Urged against his better judgment, Hobbs consents, and then comes a period of extravagance, fine clothes and social functions. But the Hobbs family is again humiliated when banker Carter, who is in a scheme to force Hobbs to sell out, presses the note, and it is discovered that the inheritance amounts to less than a hundred dollars. A romance on the side between Priscilla and the son of a rich manufacturer saves the day, and sends Priscilla hurrying to her lover’s father with an appeal backed up by a winning personality. PROGRAM COPY — “Money, Money, Money” — Katherine MacDonald It wasn’t until Priscilla Hobbs had fathomed the shallow pool of social distinction that she realized her folly. This is a truly interesting tale of misguided ambitions. Beautiful Katherine MacDonald is the star. No Advertising Support Accepted!