Screen Opinions (1923-24)

80 Screen Opinions Tells the Truth The Opinion Harry Myers is really the funny man of “The Printer’s Devil” in spite of the fact that Wesley Barry does his best to retain his reputation in a vehicle of few opportunities. The boy is perfectly human as portrayed by Wesley. The production as a whole is entertaining but ordinary. “LONE WOLF”— 80% (Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed May, 1924 Theme — Gentleman Crook Who Rescues American Government Plans VAGUE Photography — Very good — Del Clawson Moral standard — Fair. Story — Very good — Melodrama — Adults. Star — Very good — Dorothy Dalton. Author — Very good — Louis Jos. Vance. Direction — Very good — S. E. V. Taylor. Technique — Very good. Spiritual influence — Neutral. Moral — None. CAST Lucy Shannon _ Dorothy Dalton Michael Lanyard Jack Holt AVilliam Burroughs Wilton Lackaye Bannon Tyrone Power Clare Henshaw Charlotte Walker Producer — John McKenn. Footage — About! 7000 feet. Distributor — Associated Exhibitors. The Opinion “The Lone Wolf” has two angles for publicity that should prove of value to the exhibitor. It is based on a story by the celebrated author Louis Joseph Vance, and it presents two popular stars, Dorothy Dalton and Jack Holt. The plot of the story is hugely melodramatic, and quite romantic, inasmuch as the Lone Wolf, a gentleman thief, and a pretty feminine member of a gang of international thieves fall in love during’ a struggle over certain plans belonging to the American government. The Lone Wolf decides that he wants to go straight and undertakes to deliver the plans where they belong. In a thrilling aeroplane chase the hero drops from one plane to another and regains possession of the plans which have been stolen from him. He delivers them concealed in a cigarette paper, and he and his sweetheart start life anew in America. “LONE CHANCE”— 80% (Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed May, 1924 Theme — Youth Who Agrees to Prison Sentence for Sum of Money VALUE Photography — Very good — Not credited Moral standard — Average. Story — Very good — Melodrama — Family Star — Very good — John Gilbert. Author — Very good — Fred Jackson. Direction — Very good — H. Mitchell. Technique — Very good. Spiritual influence — Neutral. Moral — None outstanding. Jack Saunders Margaret West Lew Brody Governor Warden CAST John Gilbert Evelyn Brent John Miljan Edward Tilton Frank Beal Producer — Fox. Footage — 4385 feet. Distributor — Fox. The Opinion “The Lone Chance” is a human sort of a tale presented1 on the screen in an interesting way. The plot is more or less sensational, and the characters are well portrayed by an excellent cast. The picture holds your attention. John Gilbert plays the role of a youth who came to the city in search of a girl who had jilted him, and also in search of wealth. Failing to find either, circumstances have forced him into the bread line. One day he is approached by a man who offers him twenty thousand dollars to take the blame of a murder in place of the governor’s daughter who in self-defense has shot a man who wronged her. The promise to pardon him in a year is overlooked and the man. is about to marry the girl when he escapes! from prison and faces him. The girl turns out to be the one he loves. The story ends happily.