Screen Opinions (1923-24)

‘•Book the New Percentage Way” 13 xxxxxxxxxttixxxnirz “JACK 0’ CLUBS”— 80% (Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed March, 1924 Theme: — Romance of a Policeman Commissioned to Clean Up Ruffian Gang VALUE Photography — Very good — W. Thornley Type — Spirited — Romantic. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Very good — Melodrama — Family Star — Very good — Herbert Rawlinson. Author — Very good — Gerald Beaumont. Direction — Very good — Robert F. Hill. Adaptation — Very good — Rex Taylor. Technique — Very good. Spiritual Influence — Average. Moral — None Outstanding. CAST John Francis Foley...Herbert Rawlinson Tillie Miller Ruth Dwyer Spike Kennedy Eddie Gribbon Queenie Hatch Edith Ralston Capt. Dennis Malley Joseph Girard Mrs. Miller Florence D. Lee Toto Johnny Fox, Jr. Producer — Universal. Footage — 4717 feet. Distributor — Universal. A PICTURE APT TO PLEASE AVERAGE AUDIENCE “Jack O’ Clubs” is above the average Herbert Rawlinson production in entertainment value. “Jack O’ Clubs” is spirited and of the red-blooded type that men as well as women and children like. Herbert Rawlinson plays the role of John Francis Foley, a young policeman with a wallop and a tender Irish heart. Eddie Gribbon, as the gang leader, and also in love with the prettiest girl in the neighborhood, put some good comedy across. Policeman Foley also loves Tillie Miller. Foley and “Spike” fight a finished battle. The slum atmosphere is well established, and altogether the production is enjoyable, and almost sure to be popular. “MARRY IN HASTE”— 65% (Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed March, 1924 Theme: — Romance of Westerner Who Marries Greenwich Village Model VALUE Photography — Good — Not Credited. Type — Interesting. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Good — Drama — Adults. Cast — Good — All-Star. Author — Good — Jean Duvane. Direction — Good — -Duke Worne. Adaptation — Good — Jefferson Moffit. Technique — Good. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Moral — Act in Haste, Then Repent. CAST Wayne Sturgis William Fairbanks Jean Prescott Dorothy Revier Mr. Brett Gladden James Mr. Sturgis Alfred Hollingsworth Producer — Phil Goldstone. Footage — About 4800 feet. Distributor — State Rights. GOOD FEATURE FOR TRANSIENT THEATRES OR CHEAP LOCATIONS “Marry in Haste” is the soxit of picture that the average movie fan will enjoy. It is also a good production for the transient theatre, and should give more than ordinarily good satisfaction. The romance of a young westerner in Greenwich Village is quite thrillingly presented with William Fairbanks in the hero role, and pretty Dorothy Revier as the sweetheart. The husband realizing that his wife, unused to the cares of a home, is in need of a change, resorts to the prize ring to get the necessary funds. Gladden James plays the: role of Mr. Brett very well. The rural atmosphere in the west is pleasing. The1 moral of the story is only fairly well marked. Exhibitors! Wake up — do your own thinking — select for money and goodness sake. Quit booking paper pictures. Book by selection — real money-makers. ttxttt^uxxtnntxitnxxnxtxxxxiinxxxtttxxtxntttxxxttxtxiitxxttutttxtxnitxtitxitxxixxxxtxxxxtxxnttxt No Advertising Support Accepted!