Judge — February 27, 1926 — page 23: what you’re looking at

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aia | after she takes to gambling at Monte Carlo for self-support. On this has been grafted the familiar formula of the mother's lover who returns after fifteen years to woo the daughter. This has nothing to do with the book, but is exactly the same formula that ani- mates “Time, the Comedian.” And Belle Bennett, as the mother, and Lois Moran, as the daughter, are exactly the same combination that work so smoothly in “Stella Dallas.” In other words. “The Reckless Lady” is an assembled car whose mismated parts creak toa final stop in a swamp of love, tears and forgiveness. I only hope Sir Philip sees this movie some time. It will serve him right for allowing it the use of his name. . Meson Lane” is just what its name implies, a bath — in sentimentality, And from any point of view whatever, it is utterly incon- sequential. Jimmy and Joe love Mary, and Mary loves Joe. But she marries Jimmy. On their wedding night Joe drives off with her and things begin to look interesting. But he runs out of gas, and both run out of nerve, and so the bride returns to her groom to live happily ever | after. Elinor Boardman is very pretty as Mary, but much the most gifted member of the cast is the baby and his name isn’t mentioned. I hope his talents will not always be wasted on such tepid stuff. sae The Caller—Good morning, Mrs. Murphy, could you spare anythi for the inebriates’ home to-da Mrs, Murphy—Sure—Murphy. —Pink*un sas A Parisian was knocked down twice in one day by the same car. Next time, I presume. he becomes the property of the motorist. —Show sae Ruth—Do you know father has never spoken a hasty word to mother? Richard—How is that? “He stutters.” —Answers sae “What is that noise I can hear through the wal “It's our neighbor, talking to him- self!" “But he needn't talk so loudly as that!” “He has to. He is deaf.” —Home Made KELLY BALLOONS HER FIRST JUMP As it seems to the beginner. comicbooks.com