Screen Opinions (1923-24)

9f) ''i. No Advertising Support Accepted! “PERFECT FLAPPER”— 90% (Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed July, 1924 Theme — Misguided flapper finds lover likes old-fashioned girl VALUE Photography — Excellent — J. Van Trees. Moral standard — Average. Story — Average — Comedy — Family. Star — Excellent — Colleen Moore. Direction — Excellent — John F. Dillon. Technique — Excellent. Spiritual influence — Good. Moral — Vices destroy feminine charm. CAST Tommie Lou Pember Colleen Moore Dick Trayle Sydney Chaplin Gertrude Trayle Phyllis Haver Reed Andrews Frank Mayo Producer — First National Footage — 7000 feet. Distributor — First National. THE OPINION Opening reels may raise a question as to picture’s adaptability for adolescents. The climax proves that the flapper in danger from the modern tendency toward vulgar dancing, cigarette smoking and cocktails, should see it. Much footage is given to the flapper becoming a victim to a glass of grape juice with a “kick”; and a good deal of what may seem deplorable comedy is extracted from this situation. Sydney Chaplin and Colleen Moore make a good comedy team, and Frank Mayo is the perfect lover. Should be as popular as “Flaming Youth” — has better moral balance. “TEGER LOVE”— 80% (Adapted from “El Gato Montes”) Reviewed July, 1924 Theme — Romance of outlaw youth nn«l daughter of don VALUE Photography — Excellent — C. G. Clarke. Moral standard — Average. Story — Very good— Drama — Adults. Star — Very good — Estella Taylor. Direction — Very good — George Melford. Technique — Very good. Spiritual influence — Neutral. Moral — None. CAST Wildcat Antonio Moreno Marcheta Estelle Taylor The Mayor David Torrence The Hunchback Snitz Edwards Producer — Paramount. Footage — About 5,000 feet. Distributor — Famous Players-Laskey. THE OPINION Spanish atmosphere delightfully portrayed. Antonio Moreno exceptionally well suited to role of outlaw youth who stole from rich to give to poor. The romance which brings the youth and the beautiful daughter of a don, together has the tang of adventure. The picturesque lover becomes more interesting when he discovers that he also is the child of a Spanish don, and worthy the love of the beautiful Marcheto. Title rightfully suggests sex appeal which appears in a minor degree avoiding objectionable extremes. Excellent cast and interesting types. Laboratory and camera work above par. Safe bet for any theatre. “GETTING HER MAN” — 50% (Especially prepared for the screen) Reviewed July, 1924 Theme — Romance and mistaken identity in girl detective’s Alaskan adventure VALUE Photography — Average — Not credited. Moral standard — Average. Story — Average — Melodrama — Family. Star — Good — Ora Carew. Direction — Average — Tom Gibson. Technique — Average. Spiritual influence — Neutral. Moral — None. CAST Doris Stanton Ora Carewe Ben Daniels Jay Morley Warren Bates Arthur Wellington Mona Helen Howell Producer — Gerson Pictures Corporation Footage — About 4800 feet Distributor — State Rights. THE OPINION Average romance of the northland — should satisfy in cheap sections. Ora Carewe attractive and plays intelligently. Rest of cast only fair. Average suspense — most exciting feature: kidnapped girl’s adventures and escape.