Screen Opinions (1923-24)

32 Screen Opinions Tells the Truth “LILIES OF THE FIELD”— 90% (Adapted from a play of the same name) Reviewed April, 1924 Theme: — Woman’s Temptation Discloses Unlooked-for Stability VALUE Photography — Excellent — J. Van Trees. Type — Problem. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Excellent — Drama — Adults. Star — Excellent — Corinne Griffith. Author — Excellent — William Hurlburt. Direction — Excellent — John F. Dillon. Adaptation — Excellent — Not credited. Technique — Excellent. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Moral — True virtue protects itself. CAST Mildred Harker Corinne Griffith Louis Willing Conway Te&rle Doris .... Alma Bennett Vera Sylvia Breamer Mazie Myrtle Stedman Walter Harker Craufurd Kent Charles Lee Charlie Murray Producer — Corrine Griffith Prod. Footage — 8510 feet. Distributor — First National. The Opinion A Realistic Picture That Cannot Fall to Please There is sufficient sex appeal in “Lilies of the Field" to hold the average audience. The story is laid for the greater part among people, especially women, who have no moral responsibility. The moral is well pointed, and while we do not recommend the picture for adolescents, there is a lesson to be gained by persons sufficiently matured. The production is beautifully staged. The settings in the apartment with which the man tempts the woman are unusually artistic. Corinne Griffith and Myrtle Stedman are gowned effectively, and Conway Tearle is well suited to the role of Louis Willing, and Charlie Murray is as usual the life of the party. “ICEBOUND”— 95% (Adapted from a play of the same name) Reviewed April, 1924 Theme: — Romance of Youth and Girl In Cold, Unbending Atmosphere VALUE Photography — Superior — L. Guy Wilky. Type — Psychological problem. Moral Standard — Excellent. Story — Superior — Drama — Family. Star — Excellent — Lois Wilson. Author — Superior — Owen Davis. Direction — Masterful — Wm. De Mille. Adaptation — Superior — Clara Beranger. Technique — Masterful. Spiritual Influence — Excellent. Moral — Love as a harmonizing power. CAST Jane Crosby . Lois Wilson Ben Jordan Richard Dlx Emma Jordan.. Helen Dubois Hannah Edna May Oliver Nettie Moore Vera Reynolds Ella Jordan Ethel Wales Mrs. Jordan Alice Chapin Producer — Paramount. Footage — About 6000 feet. Distributor — Famous Players-Lasky. The Opinion A Humanly Fascinating Picture — Strikingly Artistic “Icebound” may not be a strong audience picture — it is a bit sombre — but it is thoroughly human, and certainly should make a hit in the better class neighborhood districts. The story is just a chapter of human life in a home which, as the title of the picture signifies, is “icebound.” The experience of the best-loved son of a stern mother, who longed for the sunshine of life, longed for kind words and love, and for a sight of women in pretty gowns, is the high light of the story, together with the romance between him and the girl whose orders he had to obey. William De Mille has not arisen to such a degree of artistry since he made “What Every Woman Knows.” Lois Wilson and Richard Dix are excellent in thd principal roles. Alice Chapin’s portrayal of the unbending character of the youth’s mother is truly masterful. Tell them it is one of the most strikingly artistic, most humanly fascinating pictures of the year. Screen Opinion serves every unit of the motion picture Industry with truthful reviews — from a basic plan, that will last as long as humanity Itself. No Advertising Support Accepted!