Screen Opinions (1923-24)

70 SCREEN OPINIONS TELLS THE TRUTH some of the reasons why the United States government is the greatest, most efficient, most highly civilizing government on earth, “Romance of the Republic” is the most highly instructive, single patriotic film that has yet been made. We believe that its most effective use will be found to be in the form of a series, each one of the series covering a different department of the government. The photography is of average quality. PROGRAM COPY— “Romance of the Republic” If you are interested in the machinery that makes life possible for you and every other American, don’t fail to see the greatest patriotic film, “Romance of the Republic,” covering every department of the United States Government. “RIP TIDE”— [Class B] 65% (Especially prepared for screen) Story: — Romance of Indian Prince and Princess in England VALUE Photography — Good — King Gray. TYPE OF PICTURE— UnusualInteresting. Moral Standard — Good. Story — Good — Romantic Melodrama — Adults. Cast— Good — All-Star. Author — Good — J. Grubb Alexander. Direction — Good — Jack Pratt. Adaptation — Good — J. Grubb Alexander. Technique — Good. Spiritual Influence — Average. Producer — A. B. Maescher CAST Princess Indora Prince Tagor 4 Countess Dagmar Count Boris Voronsky... Philosopher Maharajah First Man June 1 to 15, 1923. Footage — 6,270 ft. Diana Allen J. Frank Glendon .Rosemary Theby ...Stuart Holmes ....George Rigas . . Russell Simpson .Dick Sutherland Distributor — Arrow Our Opinion MORAL O'THE PICTURE — Spirit of Universal Love Eliminates Evil (not strongly emphasized) Unusual Story Provides Good Box Office Material — Picture Played by Good Cast “The Rip Tide” stands well as an original screen story, and if the author had not resorted to a rather sloppy way of expressing the sex element most strongly outlined in the last reels, the result would be better. However, only the better class audiences will resent this, and the majority of people will welcome “The Rip Tide” as a picture that is different. One of the outstanding figures of the picture is George Rigas, who is eminently well equipped to play the role of the philosopher. The story of the Indian Prince Tagor, who followed his ambition to carry the Christian religion to his people in India in the face of his father’s disapproval, and the Indian Princess Indora, who in spite of her love for Tagor fell for the flattery of a Russian count, is interesting, wherein the princess finally realizing that she loves none but Tagor, uses wily means to prevent him from shedding the blood of the count. The scenes that have to do with the latter situation are well staged and thrilling. There are a number of pretty sets used in the picture, and altogether it will be found enjoyable if a bit too long. Diana Alden is charming as the princess, and Rosemary Theby does notably well as the Countess Dagmar. Stuart Holmes is admirable in the role of the villain, and J. Frank Glendon does well as the prince. Russell Simpson is quite well suited to the role of the maharajah. STORY OF THE PLAY Prince Tagor and his father’s ward, Princess Indora, acknowledge their love for one another previous to the prince’s departure, against his father’s will, to carry the gospel to the people of India. When he returns he finds that Indora has promised to marry Count Boris Voronskv, a profligate Russian count, and is even prevailed on by Indora to marry them in secret. Later the Countess Dagmar, who has been known as the count’s sister, reveals the fact that she is already the wife of Boris. Tagor, vowing vengeance, dons the attire of his people and, following to London, he fights a duel with Boris, but is prevented from shooting by the sudden appearance in the doorway of the Countess. Later Indora, clinging to Boris, prevents Tagor, who she now realizes is the only man she loves, from shedding blood. A few moments later when Boris attacks Indora in a rage, his own gun discharges by accident, killing him. The close of the story shows the lovers happy at last. PROGRAM COPY— “The Rip Tide”— With an All-Star Cast You will like this romance of an Indian prince and princess in England. Something different and fascinating. Don’t miss “The Rip Tide,” which is a mingling of romance and melodrama. Pauline Garon, Rosemary Theby, Stuart Holmes and J. Frank Glandon are in the cast. « tf No Advertising Support Accepted!