The Washington times., 1926-04-20

Opinions mere anu oD4OA0s
Today Marion Davies speeds
to Los Angeles to begin work
ing on the film version of the
noted operatta, "The Red Mill"
which Metro oldwyn-Mayer will
make for Cosmopolitan Films.
She was in New York to at
tend the Broadway premiere
of Beverly" last week, and with
acceptance of her new effort
undeniabIy emphasized, she step
ped on a train to begin work
on her new effort. No idling
for this young lady.
Both Beverly of Graustark"
and "Janice Meredith" had
longer than the usual one-week
runs in Washington, each enjoy
ing two-week runs in the first
class houses and further en-
gagements in the neighbor-
hoods.
What the New York battery
Of film critics said about "Bev-
erly" is reproduced in excerpts
below:
Harriette Underhil In Herald
Tribune:
II there is any one left who
thinks Marion Davies isn't a gor-
geous actress, let them go to the
Capitol and be convinced.
Antonio Moreno plays the hero,
and we believe that this time he
is better than ever before.
That inimitable Ray Darcy, of
''The Merry Widow" plays wicked
general with his monocle and
crooked smile, once more. How
we do love the man!
We recommend Beverly Of Grau-
stark" without any misgivings.
The New York Times:
Although Marion Davies, In a
somewhat free film translation Of
George Barr McCutcheon's "Bev-
erly Of Graustark" is undeniably
good looking while masquerading
as Prince Oscar in well-tailored
uniforms, she is much more at
nine frills. AS the young man,
she has her hair cut closely with
out a scintilla of a wave, and
her appearance is further enhanced
by the jaunty angle at which she
wears her military cap. But she
Is really very pretty as girl.
This picture is produced with
stunning uniforms and costumes,
compelling scenic effects and elab-
crate settings. In the part Of
Beverly Calhoun, Miss Davies is
in her element. and she displays
no mean ability in the handling
OF the role. She looks petulant,
shocked, and mildly frightened in
turn.
Antonio Moreno Is efficient and
sympathetic as Prince Danton. Roy
darcy puts on the heavy touch
with a smiling countenance in
the part of General Marlanx, and
Creighton Hale strikes an appeal.
ing note as the real Prince Oscar
Dorothy Herzog in the Daily
Marion Davies staged a "big
parade" all her own yesterday at
the Capitol when she arrived in
person and on the screen In her
current photoplay, Beverly of Grau-
stark" This Is film version
Of George Barr McCutcheon's novel,
directed by Sidney Franklin, who
develops the story amid beautiful
scenic and architectural background.
IT'S royal flicker fare, this 'Bev-
erly of Graustark." It Is sweet
ened lastly with romantic tidbits
and spiced merrily with amusing
situations created by Miss Davies
masquerading as the prince-to-
be Of Graustark in order to save
the throne for her royal cousin.
Marion is roguish and rueful in
turn, as the prince. She takes
lively pleasure in her smart uni
forms which grace her slim figure
most fetchingly. Her joy is rudely
shattered when she finds herself
alone in the palace surrounded by
men. With rollickfng craftiness
she extricates herself from this
plight, only to meet with others not
30 simple to solve. Wherein lies
more merriment
Miss Davies gives an infectious,
delightful account Of herself Her
very boyish bob accentuates her
beauty. Furthermore, with that
def aptitude for comedy that has
skyrocketed her to a foremost posi-.
ton among picture condolences, she
injects laughter into her characteri-
cation from beginning to end.
Antonio Moreno, dark of COM
plexion, burning as to eye, makes
a happy lover. Roy darcy perpe-
trates more dastardly deeds In this
flicker. Oh, dear, he is such a
divine villain. Creighton Hale, who
greatly resembles Miss Davies,
makes the most Of a small part.
It is for him she masquerades in
the story.
Rose PeIswick in the New York
Journal:
This film is hilarious funny, en-
tertaining, tocose, debonair).
A rollicking plot, with a story
that's got a delightfully."- farcical
flair.
You'll be gIaddened (enlivened, di.
verted).
The villains are left at a loss.