Pulp Fiction, 1922 · page 64 of 126
Photoplay Magazine Cover — page 64: what you’re looking at
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# Photoplay Magazine, Page 64 This page contains six film stills with accompanying review text for six different motion pictures from various studios (Paramount, Vitagraph, Universal, Warren, and First National). Each still shows a scene from the film, with a caption identifying the title and studio, followed by a brief critical review. The reviews discuss plot summaries and performances—including commentary on Marie Prevost as a "flapper," John S. Robertson's direction, and actors like Ann Forrest and David Powell. The page appears to be a film review section, evaluating contemporary silent-era movies for readers interested in cinema. The tone is conversational and evaluative rather than promotional.
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64 Photoplay MISTRESS OF THE WORLD—Paramount If a picture’s merit were measured by its size, this German production would be too good to be true. It is twenty reels long, and consequently ‘has to be issued in serial form (five reels at a time). The title réle is played by Mia May, a German star of ample proportions. There are tremendous scenes, and vast crowds. But—what is it all about? A DANGEROUS LITTLE DEMON—Universal Marie Prevost as an ultra-modern flapper—in frocks that are too short, now-a-days, to be fashionable. She endures an arrest, a business failure, and an engage- ment with a very good young man. And still manages to come up smiling at the end, all ready to marry another young man who is not so good! Light, but entertaining, with a laugh or two for good measure. THE CRADLE BUSTER—Warren This is a simple, unpretentious little picture, with Glenn Hunter in the leading role. It is amusing in a quiet, Tarkingtonian way, and works up to an exceed- ingly effective climax. Frank Tuttle, who wrote and directed it, reveals himself as a producer of great in- telligence. Beside Mr. Hunter, the cast includes Mar- guerite Courtot and Osgood Perkins. Magazine CL OMS LEE ” THE SHEIK’S WIFE—Vitagraph A drama of the great desert where there ain’t no votes for women and a man may raise anything that he wants to—including a thirst! The story proves that two races can’t mix—matrimonially speaking. And then a happy ending is dragged in and the point of the whole thing is lost. Splendid photography and lighting and some good bits of acting. An importation from the French. LOVE'S BOOMERANG—Paramount This is a beautiful production, marked with John S. Robertson’s usual artistry, but rather lacking in dra- matic value. ‘The interest is buoyed up periodically, and then allowed to drop. There are many fine scenes, taken in England and France, and there is some good acting by lovely Ann Forrest, David Powell, and Geof- frey Kerr. Robertson should do another Barrie story. WOMAN'S SIDE—First National This is too tragic to be funny. It looks as if a band of earnest amateurs had got together and decided to make a picture. The theme, politics, with all the old tricks. Even the tender-hearted would have to work overtime to find an excuse for this. Katherine Mac- Donald is very beautiful, but you can’t spend two hours exclaiming over the fact. (me ded on hage o4 iN COMINEGHOOKSIEO