Screen Opinions (1923-24)

34 Screen Opinions Tells the Truth “STOLEN SECRETS”— 80% (Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed April, 1924 Theme: — Romance of Detective Posing as Gentleman Crook VALUE Photography — Very good — C. Stumar. Type — Sensational. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Very good — -Melodrama — Family Star — Very good — Herbert Rawlinson. Author — Very good — Richard Goodall. Direction — Very good — Irv. Cummings. Adaptation — Very good — R. L. Schrock. Technique — Very good. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Moral — None. CAST The Eel Herbert Rawlinson Miles Manning Cordelia Norton Kathleen Myer Chapman Higgins W. Conklin Smith E. J. Brady Brook Waters Henry Herbert John Norton Edward Davis Producer — Universal. Footage — 4742 feet. Distributor — Universal. The Opinion Bill “Stolen Secrets” Big — Excellent Cast “Stolen Secrets” is the kind of picture that the average audience likes. The opening scene is in, the library of a rich man’s home with not a human being in sight and only the restless gleam of a flash-light. Then a mysterious creeping figure in the darkness, an overturned bench, a flood of light and a handsome burglar politely requesting a man with a packet of papers to hold up his hands introduces the star, Herbert Rawlinson, and an interesting and fastmoving plot. The secret which finally discloses the supposed burglar to be a member of the secret service in the employ of the mayor in an effoift to obtain certain damaging papers from the opposition party, is carefully guarded until the end. You can bill “Stolen Secrets” with a reasonable assurance that it will please. The cast is excellent, direction and all details satisfactory. “NORTH OF NEVADA”— 65% (Especially prepared for the screen) Reviewed April, 1924 Theme: — Romance of Westerner Who Saves Girl He Loves from Swindlers VALUE Photography — Good — Ross Fisher. Type — Thrilling. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Excellent — Melodrama — Family. Star — Good — Fred Thompson. Author — Good — Marion Jackson. Direction — Good — Albert Kogell. Adaptation — Good — Marion Jackson. Technique — Good. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Moral — None. CAST Tom Taylor Fred Thompson Marion Ridgeway Hazel Keener Mark Ridgeway Josef Swickard Red O’Shay Joe Butterworth Lem Williams Chester Conklin Reginald Ridgeway Taylor Graves Deefoot George Magrlll Producer — H. J. Brown. Footage — 5000 feet. Distributor — F. B. O. The Opinion Peppy Western Production with Thrills Aplenty The majority of people will like “North of Nevada” which is a peppy western production. One of the stunts performed by a horse is a leap from a precipice into the water below to save his master from drowning. As is usual with productions in which some of the action takes place on a ranch there is a good sprinkling of comedy. Reggie, co-owner of the ranch with his sister, is a tenderfoot. The thrills of the picture have to do with a race between Tom Taylor, employee at the ranch and in love with Miriam, Reggie’s sister, and a halfbreed sent to obtain Miriam’s signature to a paper that will do her out of her property and thousands of dollars. Hairbreadth escapes are sensational attractions of the film. Fred Thompson gives a good performance and is supported by a competent cast. Screen Opinions reviews every picture systematically and thoroughly, covering every important point that is a value to you from a moneymaking standpoint. No Advertising Support Accepted!