Screen Opinions (1923-24)

So Advertising Support Accepted! Rl THE OPINION Very good audience picture. People are going to be interested in the situation that results from a woman’s marriage to a poor man who poses as man of wealth and importance. Human side is well developed. Picture is rich in detail consistently linked with the plot. Cast gives a good performance throughout. Of course, the younger couple are the center of attraction, and you can count on your patrons being pleased with the production. THE STORY Eleanor Lawson disgusted with Hopper, her husband, finally leaves him and is about to sue for ai divorce when his penitence so touches Eleanor’s heart that she forgives him. Another woman is a factor in a turn of financial good fortune for Fred. “THREE WOMEN”— 90% (Especially prepared for the screen) VALUE Photography — Excellent — C. Van Enger Moral standard — Average. Story — Very good — Drama — Adults. Author — Very good — Hans Traely. Cast — Excellent — All-Star. Direction — Excellent — Ernst Lubitsch. Technique — Very good. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Moral — Sin of irresponsibility. Reviewed December, 1924 CAST Jeanne Wilton _ May McAvoy Mabel Wilton Pauline Frederick Harriett _ Marie Prevost George Lamont Lew Cody John W. Howard... Willard Louis Producer — Warner Bros. Footage — 8200 feet. Distributor — Warner Bros. THE OPINION Fascinating drama unusually well directed and played by an A-l cast. The production teems with interesting action, and is thoroughly human. The kind of picture that will interest women. Pauline Frederick’s portrayal of the wealthy widow striving to stay with youth, is an outstanding feature of the picture. May McAvoy and Marie Prevost also do well; and Lew Cody’s portrayal is a work of art. Willard Louis adds a comedy touch. Settings artistic. A plot that grips attention makes it a fairly sure bet for the average theatre. THE STORY A wealthy widow keeps daughter in boarding school to prevent discovery of mother’s age. She falls in love with gay George Lamont. Jeanne Wilton, returning unexpectedly from school, proves more fascinating to Lamont than the mother. After his marriage to Jeanne he neglects her for another, and Mrs. Wilton shoots and kills him. The jury after hearing her testimony brings in a verdict of “not guilty." “INTO THE NET”— 90% (Especially prepared for the screen) VALUE Photography— Excellent — Not credited. Moral standard — Average. Story — Excellent — Melodra. — Family Author — Excellent — Richard E. Enright Cast — Very good — All-Star. Direction — Excellent — George B. Seitz. Technique — Excellent. Spiritual Influence — Neutral. Moral — None. Reviewed December, 1924 CAST Natalie Van Cleef Edna Murphy Bob Clayton J. Mulhall Bert Moore Bradley Barker Dr. Vining Frank Lackteen Producer — Malcolm Strauss. Footage — 5000 feet. Distributor — Pathe. THE OPINION Unusually interesting melodrama illustrating police methods of trailing criminals. The production, based on a story by Richard E. Enright, Commissioner of Police of New York City gives, in addition to adventures with crooks, scenes at police headquarters showing the taking of finger-prints and the comparison with previous records which makes it possible to trace crime. Altogether the production, which is a condensed version of the serial of the same name, is one that no exhibitor should pass up. There’s money in it if rightly advertised. THE STORY Mysterious murders and the disappearance of girls leads to the discovery of a white slave resort on Long Island. Police suspicion one Ivanovich who works in conjunction with Dr. Vining, a man who does not earn his living by his profession, and uses as a fence a certairf Mrs. Fawcette whose duty it is to house and hold girls. After many adventures the gang is rounded up. The story ends with two pairs of lovers headed for happiness. “GIRLS MEN (Adapted from “Girl Who Was Life VALUE Photography — Good — Not credited. Moral standard — Good. Story — Good — Drama — Family. Author — Good — Fannie Kilbourne. Cast — Good — All-Star. Direction — Good — Maurice Campbell. Technique — Good. Spiritual influence — Good. Moral — Refinement more attractive. FORGET”— 65% of Party”) Reviewed December, 1924 CAST Kitty Shayne Patsy Ruth Miller Russel Baldwin Johnny Walker Jimmy Mason Alan Hale Ruby Thomas Shannon Day Mrs. Baldwin Frances Raymond Producer — Maurice Campbell Prods. Footage — 5166 feet. Distributor — Principal Pictures.