The Washington times., 1923-07-06
MARION DAVIES
V|NSAL[ On
LEV|ATHAN
Premiere Of New Cosmopolitan
Production on Big Ship
> Given High Praise.
By JOHN G. M'MAHON.
(By radio. direct to Cosmopolitan News
Service.)

tBy radio, direct to Cosmopolitan News
Service.)
ABOARD THE s. s. LEvIA.
THAN, July 6.-Never before in the
history of photoplay presentation
novel premiere as that experienced
by Little Old New York." Cosmo-
politan's new photoplay, starring
Marion Davis, which was shown
for the first time on board the
Leviathan last night as the newly
crowned queen Of the American
merchant marine was cutting it's
way across the Atlantic on its
maiden ocean voyage under the
Stars and Stripes.
One of the most distinguished au-
diences which ever saw a photoplay
thronged the beautiful little theater
of the moving palace and accorded
the film a reception which equalled
in enthusiasm that extended the
Leviathan as it left on it's long
journey for Cherbourg. Some of
the comments follow:
Rare Treat, Sayk Captain.
Capt. Herbert Hartley, of the
Leviathan:
Little Old New York is a most
interesting and delightful photo
play with Marion Davies simply
irresistible. Both American and
European film fans will later envy
the Leviathan passengers rare
treat. They enjoyed seeing it
first"
Albert D .Lasker:
Truly tremendous achievement.
l congratulate Cosmopolitan in set
ting a new standard entertainment
value with Little Old New York
Marion Davies deserves all praise
for her brilliant performance. The
American motion picture industry
should be proud of this photoplay
as the nation is Of the Leviathan.'
Vincent Aston:
mo photoplay has ever thrilled
me like Little Old New York
Marion Davies rises to new heights
as its STAR"
Gorgeous Says Davis
Secretary of Labor James j.
Little Old New Yirk' is a gor-
geous entertainment. No one will
want to miss this marvellous play"
Gen. Coleman Dupont:
Marion Davies and Little Old
New York are certainly a winning
combination. This photoplay proves
the right of motion pictures to rank
as real art. Miss Davies perfor-
nance is wholly admirable"
Congressman Nicholas Longworth:
Here Is a motion picture l am
certain every lover of real enter
tainment will find wholly worth
whiies as Mrs. Longworth and 1
Marcus lehman. president of the
Orpheum Theater circuit:
Little Old New York is a.
triumph. Marion Davies SURPRISES
even her brilliant acting in knight
hood 1t will undoubtedly prove
the most popular photoplay of the
year"
Sheer Artistry.
Howard Chandler Christy:
Little Old New York surpasses
anything ever screened for it's sheer
artistry. My congratulations to
Marion Davies and Cosmopolitan
staff &
Anna Fitziu, opera star:
THE screen version of the DOB.
ular play is superb, and Marion
Davies is ideal in the stellar role.
like it, much better than knight
hood
Fortune Gallo of the San Carlo
Opera Company:
Little Old New York marks a
notable advance in screen achieve
ment. Beauty, brains and talent
are perfectly blended to create a
masterpiece. Marion Davies could
not be improved upon"
Albert Keller, general manager
Of Ritz Carlton Hotels:
fAfter witnessing Marion Davies
in Little Old New York it is easy
to understand why America ranks
miles ahead of Europe in motion
pictures"
Louis Wiley, business manager of
the New York Times:
1T is a great picture. Marion
Davies does the best work of her
entire career"