Screen Opinions (1923-24)

4 SCREEN OPINIONS WEEKLY SERVICE by his own gun in a fight with Motauri. Matilda, fearing to entrust her future to the primitive Motauri, bids him farewell. Motauri, leaving in her hand a pouch of pearls, commits suicide by the passion vine on the edge of the falls, in accordance with the traditions of his tribe. PROGRAM COPY — “Where the Pavement Ends” — With an All-Star Cast, featuring Alice Terry and Ramon Navarro You cannot afford to miss the screen version of the romantic lore story and tragedy of a missionary’s daughter and a native son of the tropics in “Where the Pavement Ends.” Beautiful Alice Terry and the most handsome juvenile man, Ramon Navarro, head the cast of thi» startling Rex Ingram production. “ARE YOU A FAILURE”— Class A (Adapted from story of same name) Story: — Youth Proves True to Sturdy Ancestry VALUE CAST Photography — Very good — Harry Perry. Phyllis Thorpe Madge Bellamy TYPE OF PICTURE— Inspiring, Oliver Wendell Blaine Lloyd Hughes Moral Standard — Good. Killdevil Brennon Tom Santschi ..I. Gregory Thorpe Hardee Kirkland Story — Very good — Drama — Family. Aunt Emily Jane Keckley Cast — Very good — All-Star, with Madge Aunt Charlotte Myrtle Vane Bellamy and Lloyd Hughes. Emmett Graves Hallam Cooley Author — Very good — Larry Evans. Thaddeus Crane Samuel Allen Direction — Very good — Tom Forman. Adaptation — Very good — Eve Unsell. icuuuquc v ci y gwu, Spiritual Influence — Good. April 1 to IS, 1923. Producer — B. P. Schulberg Footage — 5,700 ft. Distributor — A1 Lichtman Corp. Our Opinion MORAL O’THE PICTURE — Conquer Fear and Grasp the Big Opportunity. Inspiration as Well as Entertainment Picture “Are You a Failure?” can be placed among the few inspirational pictures that come to the screen. It may not speak its lesson as loudly as you might expect, but its truths are presented in a palatable way that will be enjoyed by all. The locale of the story in the big tree country of the west affords an atmosphere of unusual interest. A log jam, which is dynamited by the hero, who is apparently swallowed up by the consequent onrush of water and logs, is an exceptionally clever manipulation. We would judge this thrill is projected by means of double exposure, otherwise Lloyd Hughes could not possibly have come out alive. This should prove a good exploitation point, along with the work of an excellent cast. Madge Bellamy was never more lovely than in “Are You a Failure?” and Lloyd Hughes is a good type for the youth, Oliver Wendell Blaine, whose environment with two overzealous maiden aunts prevented him from living up to the rugged standard of his ancestors until the first big urge entered his life in a situation that proved too big for his rival. Tom Santschi portrays the character of Killdevil Brennon, boss of the river men, splendidly, and Hallam Cooley, as the chicken-livered admirer of pretty Phyllis Thorpe, does well. The cast is good throughout. One of the things that will be most enjoyed about this picture is the excellently photographed locations, together with the sympathetic handling of the story by both director and adapter. The picture has a good sprinkling of comedy to its credit. STORY OF THE PLAY Oliver Wendell Blaine, whose father was noted for his kindly, yet dominating character and his success in handling the river men, has been reared by two maiden aunts who have enveloped him in milk and water environment. After several embarrassing situations, which have placed him at a disadvantage with pretty Phyllis Thorpe, daughter of the owner of the adjacent pulp mills, he takes a correspondence course in how to be successful. After about the third lesson a tense situation arises in a log jam on the river, which Killdevil Brennon, the boss of the river gang, cannot master. Oliver dynamites the logs single-handed, and is carried down the river with the onrush of the logs. His reward is the love of Phyllis, and the job previously held by the hateful Killdevil Brennon. The close of the story shows the head of the correspondence school congratulating Oliver and helping him to win the last rung of the ladder of romance. PROGRAM COPY — “Are You a Failure” — With an All-Star Cast, featuring Madge Bellamy and Lloyd Hughes Oliver Wendell Blaine, goaded by a mean rival and a pretty maid, leaped to success when the big opportunity came. Don’t miss this picture of the big tree country, with its thrilling log jam and fascinating romance. Pretty Madge Bellamy and Lloyd Hughes are featured. No Advertising Support Accepted!