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Screen Opinions Tells the Truth
“PHANTOM HORSEMAN”— 50%
(Especially prepared for the screen) Reviewed April, 1924
Theme: — Sheriff's Heroism Shields Sweetheart’s Brother
VALUE
Photography — Average — M. B. Gerstad, Type — Ordinary western.
Moral Standard — Average.
Story — Average — Melodrama — Family. Star — Average — Jack Hoxie.
Author — Average — Isadore Bernstein. Direction — Average — R. N. Bradbury. Adaptation — Average — I. Bernstein. Technique — Average.
Spiritual Influence — Neutral.
Moral — None.
CAST
Bob Winton Jack Hoxie
Dorothy Mason .Lillian Rich
Fred Mason Neil McKinnon
Jefferson Williams Wade Beteler
Deputy Sheriff Billy McCall
Benny Ben Corbett
Judge — George A. Williams
Producer — Universal. Footage — 4399 feet. Distributor — Universal.
The Opinion
Picture Suitable for Cheap-priced Houses
Ordinary western with oft-repeated theme; has thrill for average audience in mystery of marauding night rider. Attractive mountain atmosphere and feats of horsemanship, but picture contains no outstanding featues. Direction more meritorious than story, and cast is of average quality. “The Phantom Horseman” is suitable for cheap-priced theatres.
“MAN’S MATE”— 80%
(Especially prepared for the screen)
Reviewed April, 1924
Theme — Adventures and Romance of Man Who Lost His Memory
VALUE
Photography — Very good — Not credited Type — Romantic-Sensational.
Moral Standard — Average.
Story — Very good — Rom.-Melo. Family Star — Very good — John Gilbert.
Author — Very good — Charles Kenyon. Direction — Very good — E. Mortimer. Adaptation — Very good — Chas. Kenyon. Technique — Very good.
Spiritual Influence — Neutral.
Moral — None.
CAST
Paul John Gilbert
Wildcat Renee Adoree
Lion .Noble Johnson
Monsieur Bonard Wilfrid North
Father Pierre Thomas Mills
Veraign James Neill
Lynx John Giddings
Sybil Patterson Dial
Producer — Fox. Footage — 5041 feet. Distributor — Fox.
The Opinion
A Good Cast — Thrilling and Entertaining Picture
It is some time since John Gilbert has had as effective a vehicle as “A Man’s Mate.” The story centers about a young artist, son of a ship-builder, who lost his memory through being struck on the head while out walking, and is taken to an Apache resort. There he fights for a pretty girl of the underworld, who loves, him, and beating his adversary becomes her constant companion. An art lover takes an interest in him and lures him along with the girl Julie into the country, where he paints a masterpiece, which is taken by his friend to Paris. Later a note is found under the friend’s pillow telling of the artist’s identity. Restored toi hi^ family he is operated on, forgets the past and Julie. A visit to the Apache resort brings him again in contact with her. He recognizes her and their romance begins all over again. John Gilbert gives an exceptional performance, and Renee Adoree is exactly the type to portray the impetuous Julie. The cast is good throughout. The production is picturesque, thrilling, entertaining. The average audience will like it.
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