Screen Opinions (1923-24)

42 Screen Opinions Tells the Truth Index Pet. Play Page Pet. Play Page 65% — “After the Ball” 47 100% — “Beau Bruminel’’ 42 80% — “By Divine Right” 48 00% — “Conductor 1402” 49 65% — “Dancing Cheat” 54 80% — “Daughters of Today” 45 05% — “Dawn of Tomorrow” 44 65% — “Discontented Husbands” 45 65% — “Galloping Ace” 44 80% — “George Washington, Jr. 54 80% — “His Darker Self” 55 05% — “Hoosier Schoolmaster” 51 80% — “Man’s Mate” „ 50 65% — “Mile-A-Minute” Morgan ,46 50% — “Phantom Horseman” ,50 80% — “Plunderer” |45 65% — “Rough Hidin’” 55 00% — “Shooting of Dan MeGrew” 45 50% — “Silent Stranger” 48 80% — “Singer Jim McKee” _,52 65% — “Storm Daughter” 52 95% — “Thief of Bagdad” , 55 90% — “Try and Get It” 46 80% — “Unknown Purple” 49 80% — “Wanters” ...53 50% — “Woman’s Secret” 47 Percentage Figure Values Masterful .,...100% Superior 95% Excellent 90% Very Good...., 80% Good 65% Average 50% Fair 40% Poor 25% Every picture reviewed in SCREEN OPINIONS is analyzed according to definite standards before arriving at positive percentage value. The independent summary in “The Opinion” is submitted to you for final judgment, because in all cases you must have the last word when it comes to selecting the pictures. A thorough reading of “The Opinion” will give a clearer idea of the nature of the picture, so that you may be better able to judge its money-making possibilities for you, its entertainment value and suitability for your patronage. “BEAU BRUMMEL”— 100% (Adapted from a play of the same name) Reviewed April, 1924 Theme — Rise and Fall of Friend of English Prince VALUE Photography — Excellent — David Abel. Type — Romantic tragedy. Moral Standard — Average. Story — Masterful — Drama — Family. Star — Masterful — John Barrymore. Author — Masterful — Clyde Fitch. Direction — Masterful — H. Beaumont. Adaptation. — Masterful — D. Farnum. Technique — Masterful. Spiritual Influence — Average. Moral — Fallibility of Royal favor. CAST Geo. Bryan Brummel John Barrymore Lady Margery Alvanley Mary Astor George, Prince of Wales Willard Loui Duchess of York Irene Rich Mortimer Alec Francis Lady Hester Stanhope Carmel Myer Lord Byron Andre Beranger Producer — Warner Bros. Footage— 10868 feet. Distributor — Warner Bros. The Opinion Fine Demonstration of Dramatic Skill — For Better Houses “Beau Brummel” is one of the season’s best. With John Barrymore in the title role this is to be expected. The subtle nature of its comedy, and the highbrow quality of the production throughout does not recommend it for exhibition in the second rate theatres, and we would suggest that the exhibitor consider the tastes of his audience before booking “Beau Brummel.” If his patrons belong to the educated, art-loving class he can count on this production as a winner. John Barrymore gives a wonderful performance in the title role and in portraying the various stages of Brummel’s life and fortune, he proves himself master of the art of make-up. Neck and neck with the star comes Louis Willard as the Prince of Wales. The cast throughout is excellent, and altogether “Beau Brummel” is a delightful production, well-made and carefully edited and subtitled. The story is of a favorite of the Prince of Wales in the early part of the eighteenth century, a handsome young man who set the fashion, and broke the hearts of the court women. For presuming too far the Prince dismissed him, and he died in the poorhouse in Paris. Excellent photography and double exposure is a feature of the production. No Advertising Support Accepted!