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Screen Opinions Tells the Truth
Percentage Figure Values
Masterful 100%
Superior 05%
Excellent 00%
Very good 80%
Good
05%
Average
5«%
Fair
40%
Poor
— 25%
Every picture reviewed in SCREEN OPINIONS is analysed 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.
“SINNERS IN SILK”— 90%
(Adapted from a story of the same name) Reviewed September, 1924
Theme — Experience of rejuvenated ma n with flapper loved by own won
VALUE
Photography — Excellent — John Arnold. Moral standard — Average.
Story — Very good — Drama — Adults. Cast — Excellent — All-Star.
Direction — Excellent — Hobart Henley. Technique — Excellent.
Spiritual Influence — Average.
Moral — Custom does not alter love.
CAST
Merrill Adolphe Menjou
Penelope Stevens Eleanor Boardman
Brock Farley Conrad Nagel
Mrs. Stevens Hedda Hopper
Producer — Metro.
Footage — 5750 feet. Distributor — Metro-Gold wyn.
THE OPINION
Modern jazz theme excellently presented. Original twist in role of rejuvenated man viewing new generation, recognizing same old thing in modern attire, looking in vain for love worth taking. Discovery that girl of his choice is sweetheart of own son. Divorced wife interesting tingle. Production unusually well made with the exception of fact that too many closeups are used. A slight drag is realized thereby. Adolphe Menjou’s portrayal splendid. Eleanor Boardman fascinating throughout. Conrad Nagel unusually attractive in finished performance. All technical details artistically appointed. Entertainment value unmistakable.
“BIG TIMBER”— 80%
(Adapted from “The Heart of the North Wind”) Reviewed September, 1924
Theme — Struggle of lumber owner with rebellious workman
VALUE
Photography — Very good — J. Rose. Moral standard — Good.
Story — Very good — Melodrama — Family Star — Very good — William Desmond. Direction — Very good — William Graft. Technique — Very good.
Spiritual Influence — Neutral.
Moral — None.
CAST
Walter Sandry William Desmond
Sally O'Hara Olive Hasbrouck
Poppy Ordway Betty Francisco
John Daly Ivar McFadden
Producer — Universal. Footage — 4650 feet. Distributor — Universal.
THE OPINION
Attractive settings in lumber woods and star who can act as well as fight raise picture above ordinary in entertainment value. Olive Hasbrouck is charming as the backwoods girl who wins the hero in spite of plain attire. This is a peppy, red-blooded picture with fighting woodsmen and fascinating atmosphere. The romance of the hero who is loved by two women, is quite fetching.
SHORT SUBJECTS
JUItILO, JR. — Hal Roneli-Pntlie — Average comedy In which childhood stories told by Jubilo, Jr. (Will Rogers) are visualized. Child circus Stull amusing.
A TRUTHFUL LIAR — Hal Rouch-Pathe — Average comedy qualifications — fun does not get across well. Will Rogers, as comedy hero tells of service abroad as American Ambassador.
(Printed in U. S. A.)