Screen Opinions (1923-24)

10 XXXXXXXXXXIXXXXXXX Screen Opinions Tells the Truth “NEXT CORNER”— 80% (Adapted from a novel and play of the same name) Reviewed March, 1924 Theme: — Lover’s Murder Saves Wife by Awakening Her to Own Folly VALUE Photography— -Very Good — Alfred Gilks Type — Sex Appeal. Moral Standard — Fair. Story — Very Good — Drama — Adults. Cast — Very Good — All-Star. Author — Very Good — Kate Jordan. Direction — Very Good — Sam Wood. Adaptation — Very Good — M. Katterjohn Technique — Very Good. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Moral— Sin Has Its Punishment. CAST Robert Maury .-. Conway Tearle Elsie Maury Dorothy Mackail Juan Serafin Lon Chaney Doit Arturo Ricardo Certez Nina Race Louise Dresser Countess Longueval Remea Radzina Paula Vrian Dorothy Cummings Producer — Paramount. Footage — 7081 feet. Distributor — Famous Players-Lasky. The Opinion SEX APPEAL DRAMA PRESENTED ARTISTICALLY In spite of the strong sex appeal in “The Next Corner” the production is fascinating. The situation in which a young wife left alone in Paris falls in love with a Spaniard and is duped into becoming a lone guest at his home in Spain, is vividly presented. The murder of the man by the father of a girl he had wronged, just as he is carrying his willing sweetheart to the upper floor of the house, is an effective surprise, which is no less startling than the discovery that the husband has not received the letter and discarded wedding ring sent him from Spain. All will be agreeably surprised to find a flash of heroism and selfsacrifice, where we fancied only sensuous and sombre thoughts prevailed. Dorothy Mackail gives a very good performance as the wife, and Conway Tearle is excellently cast in the role of the husband. Ricardo Cortez is admirably suited to the role of Don Arturo, and Lon Chaney plays the role of Serafin artistically. Romea Radzina and Dorothy Cumming are attractive, and Louise Dresser also gives a capable performance. This is not a picture to show before children or adolescents. It is an excellent feature for the high-priced or transient theatre. (Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed March, 1924 Theme: — Wife Allows Murderer to Pose as Husband for Child’s Sake VALUE Photography — Average — George Lane. Type — Sensational. Moral Standard — Fair. Story — Good — Melodrama — Adults. Cast — Very good — -Barbara Castleton. Author — Good — Maravene Thompson. Direction — Good — J. Gordon Edwards. Adaptation — Good — Olga Linck Scholl. Technique — Good. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Moral — None. CAST Allaync Norman Barbara Castleton Bruce Norman Raymond Bloomer The Man .'. Albert Roscoe Model Peggy Davis Artist Arthur Gordoni Assistant Artist Cornelius F. Keefe Nurse Helen Tracy Producer — Fox. Footage — 6135 feet. Distributor — Fox. The Opinion GOOD CAST AND DIRECTION — MYSTERY ATMOSPHERE “The Net” has quite a romantic tang to it in spite of the rather lurid melodramatic atmosphere which the author has thrown around his characters. Barbara Castleton, as the wife who was caught in a net of strange and unfortunate circumstances, plays the role intelligently. The photographic work is not good. There is an air of mystery about the story that will please the majority of people. The woman trying to maintain a false relationship with the man under her roof presents a pathetic and interesting problem. The picture is well directed, and contains a great deal to interest the average person. The cast is thoroughly capable throughout. No Advertising Support Accepted!