Screen Opinions (1923-24)

“BOOK THE NEW PERCENTAGE WAY” 127 The story ends with the betrothal of Madelaine and Nathan. The main events have to do with Nathan’s struggle for escape through a fog of misunderstandings and hampering conditions. PROGRAM COPY— “The Fog”— With an All-Star Cast If you have ever tried to attain a serious goal in the face of discouragements, you will appreciate the struggle of Nathan Forge, the unhappy youth in the fascinating story, "The Fog." Cullen Landis, Mildred Harris, Ethel Wales, Ralph Lewis and other excellent and wellknown players appear in this picture. “WANDERING DAUGHTERS”— [Class A-c] 90% (Adapted from story of same name) Story: — Father Solves Problem of Dealing With Modern Flapper by Bringing Her World to Her Door VALUE Photography — Very good — Not credited. TYPE OF PICTURE — Fascinating. Moral Standard — Good. Story — Excellent — Drama — Family. Cast — Excellent — All-Star. Author — Excelent — Dana Burnet. Direction — Excellent — James Young. Adaptation — Excellent — James Young. Technique — Excellent. Spiritual Influence — Good. CAST Bessie Bowden Marguerite de la Motte Will Bowden William V. Mong Annie Bowden Mabel Van Buren Geraldine Horton • Marjorie Daw Charles Horton Noah Beery John Hargraves Pat O’Malley Austin Trull Allen Forrest Servant in Bowden home Alice Howell August 1 to IS, 1923. Producer — Sam E. Rork Footage — 5,619 ft. Distributor — First National Our Opinion MORAL OTHE PICTURE — If You Would Understand the Flapper You Must Keep Pace With Her. Human Development Through Excellent Direction Production’s Charm “Wandering Daughters” is one of the most fascinating of domestic dramas. It has been skilfully directed and in a way that has put the players at their ease. It is decidedly James Young’s best effort in moving picture direction, and to the average person the chief charm of the production will be the human development of the story. William V. Mong’s portrayal of Will Bowden, father of the flapper, is delightful, and in a sense, unusual. To be sure, the author is responsible for the interesting contrast drawn between Bowden, and Horton, the other father of the story, who dealt harshly, unsympathetically with his jazzy young daughter; but to Mr. Mong’s capability as an actor of judgment and talent is due a great deal of praise for the lovable character of Bowden as he appears to us in the picture. Next in prominence comes Marguerite de la Motte as Bessie Bowden. She is charmingly natural and plays the role with rare intelligence. Pat O’Malley, with fewer opportunities, also does well, and Allen Forrest is quite equal to the requirements of the character, Austin Trull, artist and heart breaker. Marjorie Daw is lovely, and Alice Howell adds a delightful note of comedy. We feel sure that “Wandering Daughters” will prove a good box office attraction, and that no one will leave the theatre where it is shown, disappointed. STORY OF THE PLAY Bessie Bowden's introduction to Austin Trull, an artist and member of the country club, R) placed her fiance, John Hargraves, at a disadvantage, because John’s desire to make enough money on which to provide a good home for Bessie, caused him to become more settled than Bessie approved of. Mr. Bowden, realizing that his daughter was merely touched with a youthful fascination, decided to live up to Bessie’s ideas. So also did John at the inspiration of Bowden. And so it was that when Trull revealed himself to be a yellow cad, making love to several girls at the same time, Bessie finally awakens to a sense of her folly, and the story closes with the wedding ceremony being performed while dad holds the sheriff from the door, keeping pace with Bessie’s ideas of life having swamped him. PROGRAM COPY — “Wandering Daughters” — -With an All-Star Cast Nothing could be more fascinating than the story of keeping pace with a modern flapper as told in "Wandering Daughters.” William V. Mong, Marguerite de la Motte, Pat O’Malley, Allen Forrest, Marjorie Daw and Alice Howell are members of the excellent cast. No Advertising Support Accepted!