Screen Opinions (1923-24)

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°)J)0 5} »)??)<? “BOOK THE NEW PERCENTAGE WAY” 121 Screen Opinions on Schedule Again l With our new equipment in full swing, we are in position to serve you sincerely and promptly. A word to your friends about the merits of SCREEN OPINIONS will be greatly appreciated. Percentage Figure Values — 65% — 50% I 40% | 25% ?X-ery picture reviewed in SCREEN OPINIONS is analyzed according to definite standards before arriving at positive percentage value. The independent summary in “Our Opinion” is submitted to you for final judgment, because in .all cases you must have the last word when it comes to selecting the pictures. A thorough reading of "Our Opinion” will give a clearer idea of the nature of the picture, so that you may be better able to judge its money-making possibilities for you, its entertainment value and suitability for your patronage. “ONE-EIGHTH APACHE”— [Class B] (Adapted from story of same name) Story:— Adventurous Romance of Man With Indian Blood in His Veins Masterful [Class A-a]— 100% Superior [Class A-b]— 95% Excellent [Class A-c]— 90% Very Good [Class A ] — 80% Good [Class B ] Average [Class C J Fair [Class D ] Poor [Class E ] VALUE Photography — Good — Not credited. TYPE OF PICTURE— InterestingSensational. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Good — Drama — Adults. Stars — Good — Roy Stewart and Kathleen Kirkham. Author — Good — Peter B. Kyne. Direction — Good — Ben Wilson. Adaptation — Good — Not credited. Technique — Good. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Producer — Ben Wilson CAST Brant Murdock Roy Stewart Norma Biddle Kathleen Kirkham Charlie Longdeer Wilbur McGaugh Tyler Burgess George M. Daniel Joseph Murdock Richard La Reno August 1 to IS, 1923. Footage — 5,634 ft. Distributor — Arrow Our Opinion MORAL O'THE PICTURE— None. Production Interesting, But Not Out of the Ordinary— Trivial Story has Sensational Features — Stars in Good Form , One-Eighth Apache” is a good general-purpose feature, with nothing out of the ordinary to recommend it. The average person will find sufficient entertainment m the situation in which a young bridegroom finds himself when he overhears his jealous rival taunting his father with having been a squaw man, the old man’s valiant attempt to protect his son’s future from the u-i.CC r of “sow?. y°nthful folly, and the consequent murder, is an interesting bit of sensationalism, as is also the son’s attempt to avenge his father. The romantic angle taken by the author at this point of the story, where he has an Indian kill the villain while the wounded hero staggers into the cabin of his former bride, will be found attractive. Roy Stewart plays the hero role well, mid Kathleen Kirkham is all that is required in the character of Norma Biddle. r ?t.P1uvire ls, weP photographed, and a good effect is obtained in the scenes of the blizzard, when the “Indian” in the hero goes on the trail of the villain, (Continued on next page) No Advertising Support Accepted!