Screen Opinions (1923-24)

106 SCREEN OPINIONS TELLS THE TRUTH makes his hit in this picture in the role of the despicable Simon Girty, a plotter against American patriotism. The scenes in the burning barn, where Susan Boone is trapped, and also the defeat of General Braddock’s troops by the[ Indians of the Six Nations, will be found to the taste of those who like sensationalism. The adventures of Jack Gordon in making delivery of the Declaration of Independence from George Washington to Thomas Jefferson is the crowning sensation of episodes three and four. This serial warrants boosting, and don’t forget to let the school children know about it. STORY OF THE PLAY Actuated by the highest motives of patriotism, Daniel Boone, pioneer founder of the state of Kentucky, sets out, prior to the Revolution of 1776, to found a colony on the Indian frontier. His foster son. Jack Gordon, whom Boone had rescued from the Indians when a boy, accom C. panies him and repeatedly risks his life in aiding Boone in the cause of freedom. Overcoming the intrigue of unscrupulous plotters against the welfare of the new nation, these sturdy patriots help lay the foundation of what our country is today. PROGRAM COPY — “In the Days of Daniel Boone” — Featuring Jack Mower and Eileen Sedgwick Here is a serial you will want your children to see. Tell them about the patriot, Daniel Boone, and then bring them to see every single, thrilling episode of “In the Days of Daniel Boone.” Jack Mower, Eileen Sedgwick and a fine supporting cast play the picture. “ONLY 38”— [Class A-c] 90% (Adapted from play of same name) Story: — Widow’s Struggle for Right to Be Romantic Against Dissension of Children VALUE CAST Photography — Excellent — L. Guy Wilky. Lucy Stanley May McAvoy TYPE OF PICTURE — Unusual — Fascinating. Mrs. Stanley Lois Wilson Moral Standard — Good. Prof. Charles Giddings Elliott Dexter Hiram Sanborn George Fawcett Story — Excellent — Drama — ;Family. Bob Stanley Robert Agnew Cast — Excellent — Featuring May McAvoy, Mrs. Newcomb Jane Keckley Lois Wilson, Elliott Dexter and George Mrs. Peters Lillian Leighton Fawcett. Sydney Johnson Taylor Graves Author — Excellent — A. E. Thomas (play) — Mary Hedley Ann Cornwall W. Prichard Eaton (story). — Director — Excellent — William DeMille. July 15 to 31, 1923. Adaptation — Excellent — Clara Beranger. Technique — Excellent. Spiritual Influence — Good. Producer — Paramount Footage — 6,178 ft. Distributor — Famous Players Our Opinion MORAL O’THE PICTURE — There Is No Age Limit to Romance. William DeMille Screen Interpretation of Stage Play Delightfully Human “Only 38” is a typical William DeMille production, human in every detail, and enjoyable from first to last. To be sure the author has provided a fetching situation and characters that are interesting and who are made to respond to the psychological requirements of the play. Proving that romance has no age limit is one of the important tasks of the story, which also describes the effect of custom and example on youth. The interesting part of the latter phase of the story is that, contrary to the usual angle of the case, the young people of “Only 38” are so imbued with the idea that the gloomy views of their ministerial father represents the only correct basis of life, that at father’s death 1 mother’s life is made further unbearable by the dissenting attitude of her children toward her attempt to inject sunshine into the home. And when mother actually goes to a dance with a college professor the limit of endurance on their part is reached. Lois Wilson gives an intelligent portrayal of Mrs. Stanley, and May McAvoy is especially convincing as Lucy Stanley, the daughter, who is finally made to realize her selfishness toward her mother. Robert Agnew gets a number of laughs as Bob Stanley, exhibiting boyish annoyance at the various changes in mother and home. Dexter Elliott as Professor Charles Giddings, the first to bring romance into the drab life of the Widow Stanley, is all that the part requires, and Taylor Graves as Lucy’s (Continued on next page) No Advertising Support Accepted!