Screen Opinions (1923-24)

92 “BOOK THE NEW PERCENTAGE WAY” learns to blow his own horn, and proceeds to push him into a situation that demands a lot of bHuff in pretending to be a millionaire. The incidents that develop from this situation include a romance with the rich man’s daughter when she is trying to dodge a union with a man of her father’s choosing. Jack’s interest in a radio invention finally brings him wealth after a series of thrilling adventures piloted by his rich frjend with the ultimate aim of bringing Jack to the top of the financial ladder. The story closes with the betrothal of Jack and the girl he loves. PROGRAM COPY— “Blow Your Own Horn”— With an All-Star Cast Jack Dunbar’s modesty got a jolt when he found himself pushed into a situation where he had to sit pretty and blow his own horn. You will find laughs aplenty in the comedy adventure, “Blow Your Own Horn,” with Warner Baxter, Ralph Lewis and a good cast. “BLAZING BARRIERS”— [Class A] 80% (Adapted from story of same name) Story: — Romance of Canadian Timber Country and Adventures in Forest Fire VALUE Photography — Very good — Not credited. TYPE OF PICTURE— Sensational. Moral Standard — Average. Story — -Very good — Melodrama — Family. Cast — -Very good — All-Star. Author — Very good — James Oliver Curwood. Direction — Very good— Dell Henderson. Adaptation— Very good— Thomas Fallon. Technique — Very good. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Jacqueline Roland.. Her Father Her Mother Raoul Radon Little Peter His Father Edward Macdonald. II is Daughter Li Chang A Gambler “Taxie” CAST ( Marguerite Courtot ) Baby Helen Rowland Gus Weinberg Effie Shannon ( Lew Cody | Master Joseph DePew Russell Griffin J. Barney Sherry Edmund Breese Edria Fisk Charlie Fang Paul Panzer By Himself November 15 to 30, 1923. Producer — Pine Tree Productions Footage — 6,500 ft. Distributor — State Rights Our Opinion MORAL O’THE PICTURE — None Outstanding. Impressive Presentation of Red-Blooded Story The red-blooded character of the James Oliver Curwood story of the timberlands of Quebec, which is the basis of “Jacqueline,” or “Blazing Barriers,” is sufficient to carry it beyond the ordinary in the heart of the spectator. It is the sort of picture that holds the attention by reason of an interesting and wellportrayed group of characters, as well as by a vigorous plot. The spectacle of the forest fire in natural colors forms the best advertising medium. There may be over much footage given to the fire, but the fact remains that it is remarkably well photographed and colored, the blue smoke and the red flame forming a startling contrast. The cast has been wisely chosen, and the picture has been well directed, and is staged against attractive outdoor backgrounds. Lew Cody does well in the lover role, and Sheldon Lewis holds down one of the heavy roles with his accustomed capability. Marguerite Courtot is fascinating as Jacqueline, and Edmund Breese and J. Barney Sherry, also Gus Weinberg and Russell Griffin, a clever child actor, are outstanding figures in the cast. This can be billed quite strongly on the strength of the forest fire. STORY OF THE PLAY Jacqueline Roland, a girl of the Quebec timber country, is loved by Raoul Radon, a youth who has been reared by Jacqueline’s parents. While in Quebec visiting her uncle, Jacqueline meets Henri Dubois, an unscrupulous fellow who afterward is sent to Two Rivers, the home of the Rolands, to take charge ot the camp. An enmity which springs up between Raoul and Dubois ends in Raoul being arrested by Dubois, the occasion being provoked by Dubois’ cruelty to littie Peter, a child much loved in the camp, and defended against Dubois by Raoul. Later Jacqueline is kidnaped by Li Chang, and in a fight between Dubois and the Chinaman over the girl, a lamp is thrown from the window and a fire started in the forest threatens the lives of the population. In the struggle against the fire Raoul, who has escaped, saves Dubois from death, and Jacqueline, in flight from the Chinaman, is rescued by her father. Preparations for the wedding of Raoul and Jacqueline close the story. PROGRAM COPY — “Jacqueline” or “Blazing Barriers” — With an All-Star Cast A forest fire more spectacular than any you have ever seen is a feature of the thrilling production, “Jacqueline,” or “Blazing Barriers,” staged in the timberlands of Quebec. Here is a picture you will like — don’t miss it. tttiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiXiiiitiiiiiiiiiiSittiiUiKiXtttUiXiiiiiiiiiiiitiiZittttttitttitiiiititiitiii C c No Advertising Support Accepted!