Screen Opinions (1923-24)

2 Screen Opinions Tells the Truth nmxmutunnttxtnnnixnnntmttttit Index Pet. Play Page 95% — “Abraham Lincoln” 8 80% — “Blizzard” 20 65% — “BreuthJeM Moment” 9 S0% — “DaddieV’ 10 65% — “Damaged Hearts” 22 80% — “Darling of New York” 18 65% — “Defying Destiny” 15 90% — “Extra Girl” 14 05% — “Past Express” — Serial 7 80% — “Plowing Gold” 24 50% — “Pool’s Awakening” . ..... 4 80% — “Heart Itandit” 15 80% — “Heritage of the Desert” 6 80% — “Jack o’ Clubs” 13 80% — “Jealous Husbands” C 80% — “Cadies to Hoard” 19 65% — “Caw Forbids” 20 65% — “Leatherstocking” — Serial 24 65% — “Leave It To Jerry” 21 65% — “Love Letters” 23 80% — “Loving Lies” 16 90% — “Marriage Circle” 12 65% — “Marry In Haste”. 13 Pet. Play 80% — “My Man”"' 95% — “Xante the Man” 65% — “Net” 80% — “Next Corner” 80% — “North of Hudson ltay”. 65% — “Not a Drum Was Heard”. 65% — “Painted People” 65% — “Pied Piper Malone” 80% — “Shadow of the East” 90% — “Shadows of Paris” 65% — “Song of Love” <10% — “Sporting Youth” 90% — “Stranger” 65% — “Stranger of the North” 90% — “Telephone Girl” — Serial . 65% — “Trail of the Law” 80% — “Uninvited Guest” 50% — “Week-End Husbands” 65% — “When a Man’s a Man”. 65% — “White Panther” 85% — “White Sin” 90% — “Yankee Consul” 11 4 10 10 17 3 5 14 18 21 22 17 12 . 8 3 23 11 19 Percentage Figure Values Masterful 100% I Good 65% Superior 95% Average 50% Excellent 90% Pair 40% 1 cry Good 80% I Poor 25% Every picture reviewed in SCREEN OPINIONS is analyzed according to definite standards before arriving at positive percentage value. The independent summary in "The 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 "The 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. “SPORTING YOUTH”— 90% (Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed March, 1924 Theme: — Chauffeur Mistaken for Famous English Racing Driver VALUE Photography — Very good — O. DeVinna. Type — Sporting — Exciting. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Excellent — Comedy — Family. Star — Excellent — Reginald Denny. Author — Excellent — Byron Morgan. Direction — Excellent — Harry A. Pollard Adaptation — Excellent — Harvey Thew. Technique — Excellent. Spiritual Influence— Neutral. Moral — None. CAST Jimmy Wood Reginald Denny Betty Rockford Laura La Plante Walter Berg Hallam Cooley Mrs. Rockford Lucille Ward "Splinters” Wood. Malcolm Denny "The Souse” Lee White John K. Walker Frederick Vroom Producer — Universal. Footage — 6712 feet. Distributor — Universal. The Opinion ONE OP THE FASTEST AND ENTERTAINING COMEDIES ON THE MARKET “Sporting Youth” is one of the peppiest, most entertaining comedies of the season. It harks back to the days of the memorable Wally Reid Speed series. Reginald Denny is the hero of the picture. The story abounds with amusing situations, such for instance as that in which James is mistaken at a big Los Angeles hotel for an English racing expert, and a suite of rooms and a valet forced upon him. The scenes of the race are tremendously thrilling and excellently photographed. Hair-breadth escapes, overturned racing cars, one plunge over an embankment, and cloud upon, cloud of dust are a part of the play. One of the best performances of the picture is given by Laura La Plante in the role of Betty. Hallam Cooley also is excellent, and it would be difficult to forget Lucille Ward as Mrs. Rockford, especially in the wild drive which she takes with Jimmy’s rival in pursuit of the lovers. No Advertising Support Accepted!