Screen Opinions (1923-24)

8 Screen Opinion* Tells the Truth “ABRAHAM LINCOLN”— 95% (Especially prepared for the screen from historical records) Reviewed March, 1924 Theme: — Life of Abraham Lincoln from Eirth to Death VALUE Photography — Excellent— Robt. Kurrle. Type — Inspiring. Moral Standard — Superior. Story — Superior — Historical— -Family. Star — Masterful — George A. Billings. Author — Superior — Frances Marion. Direction — Superior — Philip E. Rosen. Adaptation — Superior — Frances Marion. Technique — Superior. Spiritual Influence — Superior. Moral — Justice, Honesty and Mercy. CAST Abraham Lincoln George A. Billings Abraham Lincoln (aged 7) Dnny Hoy Nancy Hanks Lincoln Irene Hunt Thomas Lincoln (father) Wescott B. Clark Sarah Lincoln Ida McKenzie Anne Rutledge (Abraham’s first sweetheart) Ruth Clifford John McNeil Eddie Burns Producer — Rockett-Lincoln Film Co. Footage — 10,000 feet. State Rights. The Opinion AUTHENTIC DETAIL — MASTERFUL PORTRAYAL — INSPIRING PRODUCTION George A. Billings in portraying the character of Abraham Lincoln may never again find a role to which he is so admirably fitted — he was the one and only choice for the part. He is certainly Lincoln’s double. He has the same rugged physique, as the martyred president, and the same facial characteristics. Very tenderly is the character of President outlined: His boyhood in which the books he craved were a luxury difficult to get, and then the period of young manhood stimulated to greater effort under the urge of his love fop Ann Rutledge, and finally his election to the presidency. All the high lights in Lincoln’s life, including the important historical crises which occurred during his administration, are set forth in the picture, which has been edited in an impressive way. The romance between Ann Rutledge and Abraham Lincoln is beautifully visualized. The preparation, of the story for the screen had been done sympathetically, and this fact together with capable direction, fine photography, and correctness of detail bring the production up to a very high degree of excellence. “TELEPHONE GIRL” Serial— 90% (Especially prepared for the screen) Reviewed March, 1924 Theme: — Girl Loves Chorus Man — Works Scheme to Give Him Leading Role VALUE Photography — Excellent — Lee Garmes. Type — Humorous. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Excellent — Comedy — Family. Cast — Excellent — All-Star. Author — Excellent — H. C. Witwer. Direction — Excellent — Mai St. Clair. Adaptation— Excellent — D. F. Zanuck. Technique — Excellent. Spiritual Influence — -Neutral. Moral — None.* CAST Gladys Murgatroyd Alberta Vaughn Julius De Haven Arthur Rankin Charlemagne Rutledge Charles King Hemmingway Bryce Douglas Gerrard Jerry Murphy A1 Cooke Jimmy Burns Kit Guard Seligman Jim Moore Producer — R. C. Pictures. Length — 2 Reels Each Release. Distributor — F. B. O. The Opinion SERIES WITH NEW COMEDIENNE AND PEPPY DIRECTION The opening numbeb of “The Telephone Girl” series entitled “Julius Sees Her” is one of the most entertaining and peppy short comedies. Alberta Vaughn puts her fun across. She is winsome, talented, and is bound to make an instantaneous hit. Director Mai St. Clair is also deserving of credit for the spicy originality of his method. There is not a dull moment in the two reels of the picture. Gertrude Short gets a laugh every time she appears on the screen. Arthur Rankin, the chorus man, does well. A1 Cooke is another amusing member of the cast. Book this series and you’ll not be sorry. No Advertising Support Accepted!