Life, 1922-01-19 · page 33 of 34
Life — January 19, 1922 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **film reviews** (left column) and **health supplement advertising** (right side). **The Film Reviews:** Life magazine critiques silent films from major studios (Paramount, Goldwyn, Warner Bros., etc.), evaluating acting, direction, and storytelling. The tone is witty and dismissive—Cecil DeMille's "Fool's Paradise" is called "execrable," while "Theodora" is spectacle without substance. **The Advertisement:** The "Story of Paradise Spring" is a patent medicine booklet claiming to cure arthritis, kidney disease, prostatitis, and heart problems—common health claims of the 1920s before modern FDA regulation. A testimonial claims it added five years to a 60-year-old man's life. **The Humor Section** ("Watch Their Faces") jokes that married couples look alike, then observes a goat chewing during dinner—suggesting absent-minded observation during social situations. This reflects 1920s media: serious arts criticism alongside completely unregulated medical advertising making miraculous claims.
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(FTHE SILENT DRAMA (The regular Silent Drama department will be found on page 22) MISS LULU BETT (Paramount)—William de Mille’s admirable adaptation of Zona Gale’s story. Well acted, and worth while from every point of view FOOL'S PARADISE (Paramount)—Cecil De Mill's execrable adaptation of Leonard Mer- 5 one Not worth the celluloid printed « THEODORA (Goldwyn)—The entire popu- lation Italy gathered together under one tent. As a spectacle, it is superb; as a drama, it is—ol, well, you can’t expect’ everything. E (Warner)—A short and th the acrobatic Mr. Joe erforming amazing stunts on moving FOR_A WOMAN (First National)— The French Reign of Terror, seen through a Bosch lens. It includes many striking scenes, but it is crude in spots and much of the acting is off the key. HOME (Selznick) — Moderately indoor drama, carefully directed by and played by a competent cast. SS PLACE (First National)—Con- adge’s best picture to date, Jt is ith some effective satire furnished Emerson and Anita Loos. BILL (Paramount)—Lionel ALL by John BOON Barrymore melodrama of the underworld. RSVP. (First National)—Charles Ray has a bad t bat. DON'T TELL EVERYTHING (Paramount) Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson and Elliott Dexter are the stars of a picture in which Dorothy Cummings gives the best performance. It is amusing at times. MY BOY (First National) —Little Jackie Co » makes good use of the same material that proved so popular in “The Kid.” Of course. he can never quite repeat the success gained under the inspired guidance of Chaplin, but he comes pretty nis LOVE —A usual Turpit THREE il after-the-war play made into a dis- picture. It is difficult to put one’s the actual defi s which make film so inferior to its original, but. the ime seems to lie at the scenario writer's AND DOUGHNUTS (First National) jairly funny Sennett comedy, with the lisplay of ocular calisthenics by Ben door. OUR MUTUAL FRIEND (Gunning)—This production has been credited at different times to Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and we do not know which is correct. Hereafter, we shall refer it as “Scandinavian,” until someone comes slong and tells us that it was actually made Lithua Nevertheless, it is good. TH! BASHFUL SUITOR (Triart) —The second of the series of screen dramatizations of famous paintings. The first was “The Beg- sar Moid.” Both of them are well directed, pleasiny to behold, and capably acted. FOR REVIEW NEXT WEEK —“Tolable 2 id.’ “Orphans of the Storm” and “Rent Free.” Watch Their Faces A puiystctan has discovered that Married people all look alike. never wear exactly similar expressions when an unexpected motor party ar- tives just before dinner. Ho that dres Hun: gown Look at the goat chewing on Yes, it must be a dinner it’s | FREE ‘Health Booklet Ni as a hold-up man in an exciting | close to LIVE GHOSTS (Paramount) —A | Of Particular Benefit to Sufferers from: —Articular Rheumatism —Bright’s Disease —Prostatitis —Heart and Arterial Deterioration “It Added 5 Years to My Life” “Then he told me about a remarkable booklet on this very subject—a booklet which had shown him the fallacy of ‘en- joying poor health.” When I sent for a copy, I little dreamed how much it would mean to me. But today, I honestly believe that following the sound advice contained in this booklet, ‘The Story of Paradise Spring,’ I have added at least five years to my life!” The person speaking the above words was a man of 60, who had been in miser- able health for years. He benefited by the advice of a friend. Perhaps his experience will mean everything in the world to many readers of this page. If you have any of the specific ailments listed above—if ‘you are finding yourself slipping as you advance in years—if you Sure Relief But they | 6 BELLANS Hot water —e Sure Relief are feeling well today, and want to pre- serve that good health, don't fail to write for a free copy of this booklet. It outlines in clear, understandable lan- guage the exact, scientific reasons for old age or physical deterioration, and shows you how to offset these deteriorating influ- ences. It describes the depositing of min- eral impurities in your cellular tissue and joints—and tells you how to overcome this. It covers a subject in which your physician should also be interested. If you wish us to send him a copy, too, give us his name. Write for your free copy of “The Story of Paradise Spring” today. It will point out the sure road to better health, PARADISE SPRING COMPANY Brunswick, MAINE Important Notice! HE announcement of the winner in the hundred-dollar Life Line contest will be pu’ ished next week, to- | gether with the names of the leading contributors to the Life Line page, and the twenty-five funniest paragraphs | that have appeared on that page. Everyone who has ever written a Life Line will do well to examine the page next week, for one of his brain children may be included in the all-stav line-up. And even those who have not 1 as yet obeyed the paragraphic impulse will derive a wealth of honest enter- tainment from the brilliant ensemble. comicbooks.com