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Stroncature, innamoramenti e indifferenze prima del 1955
 
 

STATI UNITI

 

NOW WE'RE IN THE AIR

 
1. Anonimo, Movie notes, "Zanesville Signal", September 18, 1927

"Mattie Witting, who has been a screen mother to Jackie Coogan, Colleen Moore and many other screen stars will mother Louise Brooks in Now we're in the air in which Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton will be starred"

2. Anonimo, Royal - Now we're in the air, "Kansas City Star", October 16, 1927

"This film is said to have an increased love interest. It will at least have our interest since Louise Brooks is the heroine. We gather from the pictures we have seen of the production that Miss Brooks is some sort of circus performer, as she is shown succumbing to the temptation of abbreviated skirts. That is Miss Brooks's old weakness. But then it takes two to make such a costume shocking, one to wear it and one to look at it. The picture also includes Mr. Beery and Mr. Hatton in a number of goofy poses. Both seem to be in love with Miss Brooks. We hope Mr. Beery gets her, because Mr. Beery has, to our mind, the most fascinating kiss in the movies. He kisses as though all his previous life had been spent playing the saxaphone"

3. L. D. J., At the Des Moines, "Des Moines Register", October 24, 1927

"Louise Brooks, the charming black haired Follies girl who plays twin sisters in Now we're in the air, came out of Kansas City to prove that the few screen stars who hail from that state are not mere accidents"

4. Dan., Hollywood's film shop, "Daily Northwestern", October 28, 1927

"Movieland meanderings ... Louise Brooks the dance that took her out of the Ziegfeld's follies and into the movies - a 76-foot Martin bombing plane being deliberatly wrecked for one of the big thrill scenes in Now we're in the air, the aviation burlesque starring Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton - Beery allowing a machine gun marksmanto shoot off one of his shoes while he hangs while he hangs from a parachute trapeze in one of  the scenes"

5. Anonimo, The new pictures, "Indianapolis Star", October 31, 1927

"Louise Brooks is the leading woman for the stars, playing a dual role. She is lovely and capable in the part, but has little to do"

6. Anonimo, Fight pictures prove feature at the Strand, "Portland Evening Express", November 1, 1927

"Louise Brooks is the young lady who is the charming m'm'selle, and she does add something to the picture although unable to lift it entirely from the gutter type of comedy to which it sometimes descends"

7. Anonimo, Advocate's theatre guide, "Morning Advocate", November 5, 1927

"Louise Brooks, the charming and beutiful leading woman."

8. Anonimo, The new Saenger, "New Orleans Item", November 6, 1927

"The added feature of Now we're in the air is the presence of Louise Brooks as the heroine. One of the cleverest of the new stars, she has immense ability to appear 'dumb' but like those early Nineteenth Century actresses, commended by Chas. Lamb, she makes the spectators realize that she is only playing at being dumb"

9. Anonimo, Beery and Hatton in breezy comedy film, "Philadelphia Inquirer", November 8, 1927

"Louise Brooks is clever in the double part of the twins"

10. Anonimo, New films of comedy romance and melodrama on photoplay programs, "Philadelphia Public
          Ledger", November 8, 1927

"In a helping way, Louise Brooks proves to be the real thing and it is to her that a lot of credit must go for her for her sincere work in a dual role"

11. Anonimo, The week's attractions, "Tulsa Daily World", November 13, 1927

"Louise Brooks plays both parts capably and charmingly"

12. Anonimo, Famous pair in garb of aviator in their latest Louise Brooks takes feminine lead, "Tulsa
          Tribune", November 13, 1927

"... Louise Brooks, the charming and beautiful leading woman, figures in the mistakes"

13. Anonimo, Beery and Harry again, "Washington Star", November 13, 1927

"Louise Brooks as the leading lady, too, was a happy selection, it is said. Young, beautiful and charming, in this picture she is doubly so, because she's twins, or in other words she has a dual role. She is French and German as well as clever and cunning"

14. Anonimo, Offerings of the week at Buffalo's leading playhouses, "Buffalo Courier-Express", November
          14, 1927

"Louise Brooks, the leading woman ... is one of the most popular young beauties of the screen world"

15. Anonimo, At the theaters, "Providence Journal", November 14, 1927

"They fall in love with twin sisters, one of whom has been raised a German, the other a French girl, and who can scarecely be told apart, which is not surprising, since Louise Brooks plays both parts"

16. Anonimo, Shadows & footlights, "Tulsa Tribune", November 14, 1927

"... the exceedingly pretty Louise Brooks"

17. Anonimo, Beery and Hatton, so why say more?, "Washington Herald", November 14, 1927

"They likewise find romance, as well as satorial splendor, for there are twin sisters in the picture, both played by Louise Brooks, and for once the boys do not lose out"

18. Anonimo, Offerings at local theaters, "Washington Post", November 14, 1927

"Just for romance, there are twin sisters, economically and delightfully played by Louise Brooks"

19. Anonimo, Opening attractions in Washington theaters, "Washington Star", November 14, 1927

"The twins, Grisette and Griselle, are both impersonated by Louise Brooks"

20.

Edith Bristol, Flying laughter at St. Francis, "San Francisco Call and Post", November 14, 1927

 
 "Louise Brooks has a dual part, playing twin sisters who look so much alike that not even their suitors can tell Tweedledee from Tweedledum"
21.

A. F. Gillaspey, Comics in war story big laugh," San Francisco Bulletin", November 14, 1927

"Louise Brooks is the leading woman of this picture. She appears as the twin sisters. This results in some remarkable and very interesting double exposures"

22. Frances V. Feldkamp, Movie reviews, "St. Louis Globe-Democrat", November 14, 1927

"Louise Brooks is cast in a dual role of twin sisters, one sympathizing with Germany, the other siding with France in the conflict. She looks good in both parts"

23. Curran D. Swint, Great entertainment at St. Francis, Imperial and Warfield. "San Francisco News",
          November 14, 1927

"Both the hulking and ungainly Beery and the cocky little Hatton give goofingly good accounts of themselves. Then there is Louise Brooks. She's the girl - or the girls - in the case, for Louise is twins in the story, and about this fact much of the comedy is woven"

24. V. S., Comedy team faces peril At American, "Oakland Post Enquirer", November 21, 1927

"Louise Brooks provides heart interest by being a twin"

25. Wood Soanes, Now We're in the Air opens at American, "Oakland Tribune", November 21, 1927

"An effort was also made to inject a little romance into the manuscript by having Louise Brooks play twins so that both Beery and Hatton could get a wife without having to hire a pair of leading women"

26. Nick M. Carey, Berry, Hatton fly at Met[ropolitan], "Los Angeles Record", November 25, 1927

"Miss Brooks has a dual role. She is pretty, as usual, but thinner, I would say. She hasn't a lot to do and does that very well"

27.

Louella O. Parsons, Now We're in the Air. Big laughfest at Metropolitan, "Los Angeles Examiner",
          November 25, 1927

 
"Louise Brooks, in a dual role, looks very young and very pretty even though she has very little to do. One would think playing a twin would keep her busy, but the whole film is Beery and Hatton"
28. Philip K. Scheuer, Comic team takes up aviation, "Los Angeles Times", November 26, 1927

"Discernile in the dizzy doings attendant on such a war as was never fought on land or sea [is] Louise Brooks in what is supposed to be a dual role ..."

29. Leona Pollack, The new movies, "Omaha World Herald", November 27, 1927

"She is Louise Brooks as both Griselle and Grisette, twin sisters, and Louise enacts the dual role capably"

30. Anonimo, Comedy team is at U.C. Theater in Now we're in the air, "Berkeley Daily Gazzette",
          November 29, 1927

"Louise Brooks, the charming and beautiful leading woman"

31. Anonimo, Great cast seen in Gladmer photoplay, "Lansing State Journal", November 29, 1927

"Louise Brooks ... is one of the most popular young beauties of the Paramount organization"

32.

Anonimo, Now we're in the air, "Photoplay", December 1927

 
"Louise Brooks makes a pert pair of twins supplying two wives which the boys can't tell from one another"
33. Anonimo, Wallace Beery heads big cast in Strand picture, "Cedar Rapids Tribune", December 2, 1927

"Louise Brooks, the leading woman, who has a dual role, playing twin sisters of different nationalities, which can only be done in a comedy, is one of the most popular young beauties of the Paramount organization. Her distintive bob and charm appeared to advantage in ...."

34. Anonimo, Boob aviators at Five Houses, "Boston Post", December 5, 1927

"You see there are pretty twin sisters, Grisette and Griselle, both played by the fetching Louise Brooks, who marry Wally and Ray, who cannot tell their wives apart except by their dogs, one a poodle, one a daschund"

35. Anonimo, Hatton and Beery stars at New San Mateo, "San Mateo Times", December 5, 1927

"They both win the same girl, which gives Louise Brooks a chance to play her first dual role on the screen"

36. Harold Heffernan, The new movies in review, "Detroit News", December 5, 1927

"Louise Brooks plays twin sisters and aids greatly in decorating the proceedings"

37. Ella H. McCormick, Reel players, "Detroit Free Press", December 5, 1926

"You'll love Louise Brooks in the dual role of twin sister"

38. Mae Tinee, Wallace and Raymond take a little flyer in aviation, "Chicago Tribune", December 6, 1927

"Louise Brooks as twins, is - are - a beautiful foil for the stars and if you think she doesn't marry both of them before the picture ends, why, cogitate again, my darlings"

39. Anonimo, Now we're in the air has splendid cast, "News and Observer", December 11, 1927

"[Louise Brooks] ... one of the most popular young beauties of the Paramount organization"

40. Anonimo, Stage and screen, "Cincinnati Enquirer", December 12, 1927

"Did we forget something? Yes, indeed - lovely Louise Brooks, she of  the beautiful legs, in a dual role"

41. Anonimo, The new film, "The World", December 12, 1927

"Louise Brooks is the welcome serious relief in an unwelcome comic background"

42. Regina Cannon, Louise Brooks puts snap in Now We're in the Air, "New York American", December 12,
          1927

"Miss Brooks is the brightest spot in Now We're in the Air, for she may be always depended upon to be interesting, trig and snappy"

43. Radie Harris, Now we're in the air seen at the Rialto, "Morning Telegraph", December 12, 1927

"Louise Brooks is seen as the feminine lead. She essays the role of twins. Which, if you know Louise, is mighty satisfactory. She is decorative enough to admire once, but when you are allowed the privilige of seeing her double, the effect is devastating"

44. Rose Pelswick, Diversified fare for film fan at Capitol, Colony, Rialto, "New York Evening Journal",
          December 12, 1927

"Louise Brooks, playing a dual role, makes a very decorative heroine"

45. Donald Thompson, Rought but funny, "New York Telegram", December 12, 1927

"Louise Brooks is entrusted with the heart interest, and does well as a double-exposure twin"

46. J. K. H., New photoplays, "New York Post", December 12, 1927

"Louise Brooks wanders in and out between gags. She is very beautiful. She is especially beautiful when seen beside Mr. Beery"

47. Anonimo, Low humor, dizzy heights in comedy, "Daily Mirror", December 13, 1927

"Add to this, occassional glimpses of Louise Brooks in a ballet costume"

48. Irene Thirer, Beery-Hatton in the air; shield of honor trite fare, "Daily News", December 13, 1927

"And Louise Brooks is the lovely maiden in support of both boys"

49.
Rush., Now we're in the air, "Variety", December 14, 1927

"Louise Brooks has an altogether pale and negative part, but this snappy young brunette justifies herself by just being present in any visible capacity"

50. Anonimo, Now we're in the air, "Moving Picture World", December 17, 1927

"Even the bit apportioned to Louise Brooks is such as to permit equal efficiency by any intelligent extra girl"

51. Anonimo, Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton in Now we're in the air, "Film Daily", December 18, 1927

"No one else gets a break but the cast includes Louise Brooks"

52. Agnes Taaffe, Movies, "Minneapolis Daily Star", December 19, 1927

"Louise Brooks is beautiful in the dual role of twin sisters with whom the psuedo-fliers fall in love"

53. Anonimo, Comic fliers in the grand, "Pittsburgh Post-Gazzette", December 20, 1927

"Louise Brooks is with them, in a dual role of a French and also a German sympathizer. Of course, Beery gets one girl and Hatton gets the other, but they never are sure just which they have, as the girls are twins"

54. Anonimo, Film: Now we're in the air, "Billboard", December 24, 1927

"Louise Brooks, playing a double part, is in support"

55. P. S. Harrison, We're in the air now - with Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton, "Harrison's Reports",December 24, 1927

"A good slapstick comedy Miss Louise Brooks takes the part of the heroine - in a double role"

56. J. M. L., Beery-Hatton team is fair at Colonial, "Richmond Times-Dispatch", January 3, 1928

"The team of comedians was fortunate this time in having Louise Brooks appear with them. Not satisfied, too, with having Miss Brooks appear as one heroine, they have her appear as twins, which does much to make the picture easy to enjoy"

57. H. H. O., Stage and screen, "Ann Arbor Daily News", January 3, 1928

"And this time they actually win the girl, or girls, played by the charming Louise Brooks"

58. Anonimo, Beery, Hatton on Capitol Bill, "Sacramento Union", January 25, 1928

"The qualities of the film are emphasized with the appearance of delectable Louise Brooks"

59. Anonimo, Beery and Hatton in Goodwin comedy, "Newark Star Eagle", February 4, 1928

"... Louise Brooks, the charming and beautiful leading lady, ..."

 

THE CITY GONE WILD

 
1.

Anonimo, The city gone wild, "Photoplay", October 1927

 
 "Louise Brooks and Fred Kohler are a terrifically fine pair of screen crooks"
2. Anonimo, City gone wild, at Granada is a tale of bootleggers and gangsters in 'Mid-West City', "San
          Francisco Examiner", November 6, 1927

"Louise Brooks is the 'moll', whose knowledge of the inner works makes her an important cog in the plot"

3. Leona Pollack, The new movies, "Omaha World Herald", November 6, 1927

"Louise Brooks, the pert flapper, completely shadows the more important role allotted to Marietta Millner, and the 'girl of Gunner Gallagher' brief as her part is, is a far more intriguing character than the society girl of Miss Millner"

4.

Anonimo, Melodrama is Granada's fare, "San Francisco Call and Post", November 7, 1927

 
"Meighan has a good supporting cast, including Louise Brooks and Marietta Millner"
5. Gordon Hillman, Meighan in crook film at the Metropolitan, "Boston Daily Advertiser", November 7,
          1927

"Another distinct ornament of the cast is Louise Brooks, who lends considerable vividness to her portrait of a lady of the underworld. In fact, she gives so good an interpretation of the part that Marietta Millner, supposedly the feminine lead, actually relapses into only secondary importance"

6. L. D. J., At the Strand, "Des Moines Register", November 7, 1927

"Fred Kohler as chief gunman, and Louise Brooks as 'woman,' give excellent performances"

7. Curran D. Swint, Imperial, Granada have excellent programs, "San Francisco News", November 7, 1927

"Besides Meighan the cast includes Marietta Millner, Louise Brooks, Fred Kohler, Duke Martin, Nancy Phillips, Wyndham Standing and others. James Cruze directed"

8.

George C. Warren, Granada screens vivid story of Chicago vice, "San Francisco Chronicle", November 7,
          1927

 
"Louise Brooks is exactly placed as his tough sweetheart. She is a brassy, hard little beauty and fits this type absolutely"
9. Josephine Hughston, Thomas Meighan star of picture at California, "San Jose Mercury Herald",
           November 9, 1927

"Louise Brooks, as Gallagher's girl, walks away with the feminine laurels"

10.

Anonimo, City gone wild stirring film, "Santa Barbara Morning Press", November 13, 1927

"Louise Brooks is excellent as the gunman's sweetheart"

11. Anonimo, City gone wild looks like Tom Meighan's best, "Bangor Daily Commercial", November 14,
          1927

"Marietta Millner and Louise Brooks are featured"

12. Anonimo, Princess - The city gone wild, "San Antonio Express", November 14, 1927

"Although Meighan is featured in the cast, he has his co-stars, Louise Brooks, one of Paramount's niftiest, and Fred Kohler, remembered for his great crook work in Rough riders and Underworld"

13. Frances V. Feldkamp, Movie reviews, "St. Louis Globe-Democrat", November 14, 1927

"No matter how unlovely are the things done by Kohler and Miss Brooks, they at least are real; real people in real life"

14. Genevieve Harris, Thomas Meighan in a story of gangsters, "Chicago Evening Post", December 14, 1927

"Louise Brooks as the gangster's 'girl' gives a great performance"

15. W. Ward Marsh, City gone wild. State, "Cleveland Plain Dealer", November 14, 1927

"... pitting her against crookdom's love of Louise Brooks brings out the worst in all of us. On the credit side is Miss Brooks and also Fred Kohler in a role parallelling his Mulligan in Underworld. They do excellent work"

16. Nie., The week's new films, "St. Louis Post-Dispatch", November 14, 1927

"Louise Brooks, a narrow broad who hangs out below the dead line"

17. Charles J. Richardson, City gone wild is hectic melodrama at Michigan, "Detroit Times", November 14,
          1927

"Kohler does some superb work as a gangster and he is aided by Louise Brooks, whose star continues in the ascendant"

18. Jimmy Starr, Can't lose week at Metropolitan, "Los Angeles Record", November 18, 1927

"Pretty L.B. makes a charming lady of rather doubtful companions"

19. E. S. C., Underworld story thrills on T. & D. Bill, "Oakland Tribune", November 21, 1927

"Louise Brooks enacts well the role of his 'moll'"

20. D. W., City is wild under terror rule, T & D., "Oakland Post Enquirer", November 21, 1927

"Louise Brooks fits nicely into the part of his hard-boiled, double-crossing sweetie"

21. Anonimo, Tom Meighan's latest, "Philadelphia Inquirer", November 22, 1927

"Louise Brooks as Snuggles Joy is a winner in her crook role"

22. Anonimo, City gone wild at Karlton, "Philadelphia Public Ledger", November 22, 1927

"Louise Brooks captures the female honors for her excellent work at Snuggles Joy"

23. Anonimo, Underworld story is screened at Kirby, "Houston Chronicle", November 27, 1927

"Louise Brooks has an important part as Fred Kohler's gangster gal'"

24. Anonimo, Capitol, "Hartford Daily Courant", November 28, 1927

"Louise Brooks is excellent as the gunman's sweetheart. Her's was a difficult role as the hardboiled underworld girl, but she did well in it"

25.

Anonimo, City gone wild, orchestra and Nora Kelly are features, "Berkeley Daily Gazzette", November
          29, 1927

"Louise Brooks is excellent as the gunman's sweetheart. Hers was a difficult role, but she did well in it"

26. Anonimo, The city gone wild is new entertainment at Rex, "Wheeling Register", December 5, 1927

"Louise Brooks has an importnat part as Fred Kohler's 'gangster girl'"

27. Regina Cannon, City gone wild has Tom Meighan as celluloid hero, "New York American", December 6,
          1927

"Louise Brooks gives an interesting characterization of a girl who is more crooked than the Hudson River. She is Gallagher's pal and maintains the hardboiled attitude a woman of the underworld probably would have toward life. Louise is by far the most fascinating member of the cast of  this picture"

28.

Mordaunt Hall, A picture of gangsters, "New York Times", December 6, 1927

 
"... and Louise Brooks as his sweetheart, give suitable performances, but that is about all"
29. Quinn Martin, The new film, "The World", December 6, 1927

"Louise Brooks, that decorative and electric brunette, acts the part of the sweetheart of the chief gangster - acts the part terribly. If Miss Brooks doesn't improve pretty soon she may have my permission to change her birthplace to Joplin"

30. Pettersen Marzoni, Picture reviews, "Birmingham Age", December 6, 1927

"Fred Kohler and Louise Brook[e]s are excellent as a gunman and his girl, who are responsible for much of the vivid action"

31. Harriette Underhill, On the screen, "New York Herald Tribune", December 6, 1927

"The handsome Louise Brooks is excellent as the vengeful sweetheart of a gunman"

32. Anonimo, Shadows & footlights, "Tulsa Tribune", December 7, 1927

"Louise Brooks, as the light o' love of one of the gunman does some of the best work of her career"

33. John S. Cohen Jr., The new photoplays, "New York Sun", December 7, 1927

"Louise Brooks, Fred Kohler (last seen to high advantage in Underworld) and Marietta Millner play sincerely and well"

34. J. McE., City gone wild a near underworld, "Daily Mirror", December 7, 1927

"the supporting cast, headed by Fred Kohler and Louise Brooks, put the picture over"

35. Rose Pelswick, 2 crook pictures and war film on week's cinema menu, "New York Evening Journal",
          December 7, 1927

"Louise Brooks is attractive as the gangster's girlfriend"

36. Irene Thirer, City gone wild, Meighan's underworld film, wild stuff, "Daily News", December 7, 1927

"Louise Brooks is her cute, wiry little self as Snuggles, the gunner's girl friend"

37. Donald Thompson, Professor Meighan gives an illustrated lecture, "New York Telegram", December 7,
          1927

"Louise Brooks and Marietta Millner are cast as the feminine lures, and do well enough at it"

38. Radie Harris, City gone wild underworld meller, "Morning Telegraph", December 8, 1927

"Louise Brooks is in the cast and that is something to grow ecstatic about. Christened with the preposterous name of Snuggles Joy, she is the most entrancing crook that ever pulled a Holt. No wonder the city went wild"

39. Anonimo, The city gone wild, "Moving Picture World", December 10, 1927

"He is well supported by Miss Millner, and to lesser extent by Louise Brooks"

40. Anonimo, Thomas Meighan in The city gone wild, "Film Daily", December 18, 1927

"Louise Brooks his nifty looking sweetie"

41. Don King, Views and reviews, "Film Mercury", December 23, 1927

"Thomas Meighan is just as colorless as usual; Louise Brooks makes an ordinary heroine and the rest of the cast struggle through their roles as well as possible"

42. H.H.O., Stage and screen, "Ann Arbor Times News", December 26, 1927

"Marietta Milner who will be remembered as the leading lady of We're all gamblers, again appears in the principal feminine role, although perky Louise Brooks as 'Snuggles Joy,' the sweetheart of the leading crook character in the picture, easily walks away with feminine honors"

43. J. M. L., Picture at Bijou proves interesting, "Richmond Times-Dispatch", December 27, 1927

"Thomas Meighan, Marietta Milner and Louise Brooks have the principal roles. ... Miss Brooks walks away with all honors among the women members of the cast. She is all that is required of the vengeful 'Gallegher's girl'"

44. N. B. B. (Nelson B. Bell), Offerings at the local theaters, "Washington Post", January 23, 1928

"Fred Kohler, Louise Brooks, Wyndham Standing and Mr. 'Gunboat' Smith are the members of the cast who do most to lend this subject a sharply authentic note"

Nel "Washington Post" del 15 Gennaio abbiamo: "Director James Cruze has assembled a notable cast including ... Louise Brooks" ed in quello del 22 Gennaio: "The supporting cast include ... Louise Brooks"

45.
Anonimo, Tivoli, "Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram", February 2, 1928
 
"Marietta Millner and Louise Brooks are featured in Meighan's support"
46. Anonimo, Gang warfare is shown in picture opening at Strand, "Lansing Capital News", February 6, 1928

"Louise Brooks, a little thinner than usual, but her own piquant self just the same, takes second honors to Meighan. She takes the part of the gunman's girl, and a cold-blooded tough she is"

47. Stanley Orne, Broadway's excellent bill certain to prove popular, "Portland Oregonian", March 31, 1928

"Louise Brooks, who plays the crook's girl, is better looking, more attractive and a better actress than Marietta Millner, the district attorney's jeune fille, and in real life Tommy probably would have preferred her to Marietta"

48. Anonimo, Majestic picture to show through Wednesday, "Mansfield News", April 3, 1928

"Louise Brooks is excellent as the gunman's sweetheart. Hers was a difficult role as the hardboiled underworld girl, but she did well in it"

 

A GIRL IN EVERY PORT  

 

1. Anonimo, Hollywood stars, "Washington Post", January 14, 1928

"Louise Brooks, who has the main feminine interest, playing Mdame Godiva, the rag, bone and hank of hair that separates the big sailorman from his dough, is deft in her work"

2. Whitney Williams, A girl in every port introduces new team, "Los Angeles Times", January 29, 1928

"Of the girls there are many. Louise Brooks has the largest footage"

3. Anonimo, A port of call comedy at the Roxy, "New York Post", February 20, 1928

"And there is Louise Brooks, who, despite what the program may say, is always Louise Brooks"

4.

Regina Cannon, Girl in every port ranked as amusing cinema attraction, "New York American",
          February 20, 1928

"Then comes THE women. She is Louise Brooks, pert, fascinating young creature, who does high and fancy diving for a living Miss Brooks 'takes' our hero in somewhat the manner that Grant took Richmond Louise Brooks has a way of making a junior vamp and infantile scarlet lady seem most attractive"

5. John S. Cohen Jr., The new photoplays, "New York Sun", February 20, 1928

"Louise Brooks is the principal matter of contention ... Miss Brooks is as attractive as ever"

6. Martin Dickstein, The cinema circuit, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle", February 20, 1928

"Louise Brooks is present in a major-minor role, but succeeds in capturing very little of the honors for herself"

7. Bland Johaneson, McLaglan star at Roxy, "Daily Mirror", February 20, 1928

"Louise Brooks plays the amusement park high diver. Louise's hard eyebrows are an advantage in this role"

8. A. S., The new films, "The World", February 20, 1928

"Louise Brooks is the most conspicious of these ladies and Victor McLaglen and Robert Armstrong are the roving shipmates. Their work is excellent, but no more so than that of the minor members of the cast"

9. Irene Thirer, Roxy and Paramount offer frothy, jolly film fare, "Daily News", February 20, 1928

"Louise Brooks is at her loveliest. The rest of the gals from other ports are good to look at, too"

10. Harriette Underhill, On the screen, "New York Herald Tribune", February 20, 1928

"Louise Brooks is the girl from France. She is extremely comely as the 'Godiva of the Sea'"

11.
Mordaunt Hall, Don Juans of the deep, "New York Times", February 20, 1928
 
"Louise Brooks figures as the alluring brunette of Marseilles"
12.
Land., A girl in every port, "Variety", February 22, 1928

 "Miss Brooks has the longest session in front of the camera. This gal is solid with the jellybean trade. She is often and favorably mentioned whenever the boys go into executive session on the opposite sex. With all the merited praise of her face and figure little has been said to date about Miss Brooks' acting. It's one of those things you don't mention"

13. P. S. Harrison, A Girl in Every Port - with Victor McLaglen and Louise Brooks, "Harrison's Reports",
          February 25, 1928

"An enjoyable comedy Louise Brooks takes her part well"

14. Anonimo, Victor McLaglen in A girl in every port, "Film Daily", February 26, 1928

"Louise Brooks satisfactory as the girl who gyps McLaglen out of his savings"

15. Genevieve Harris, Victor McLaglen plays a gay philanderer, "Chicago Evening Post", February 27, 1928

"Louise Brooks is by no means the member of her sex in this production. She has nine or ten rivals, for the story takes us to more than one port. But Louise draws the only 'name' role. The others are just girls. ... Louise Brooks, with her pert appearance, is most satisfactory as the leading charmer"

16. Arthur Sheekman, McLaglen's latest film is good show on Monroe screen, "Chicago Daily Journal",
          February 29, 1928

"Your correspondent, partial to all the McLaglen performances, had a grand time watching A girl in every port, in which so much lovliness is contributed by that dark young venus, Miss Brooks"

17. Mae Tinee, Mr. M'Laglen this time is a battling tar, "Chicago Tribune", March 1, 1928

"Various damsels rage through the action, but to Louise Brooks falls, as should, the plum feminine characterization. She pulls it off in her customary deft fashion - and the enchanting bob in which she first appeared before the movie camera"

18. R. C. (Roy Cahrtier), Film: A girl in every port, "Billboard", March 3, 1928

"Louise Brooks is featured in the supporting company"

19. Anonimo, New pictures, "Time", March 5, 1928

"Nobody could be more charming than Louise Brooks, that clinging and tender little barnacle from the docks of Marseilles. Director Howard Hawks and his entire cast, especially Robert Armstrong, deserve bouquets and kudos"

20. A. M. Sherwood, The movies, "The Outlook", March 7, 1928

"Mr. McLaglen is good, and so are Robert Armstrong and Louise Brooks"

21. Anonimo, The new pictures, "Indianapolis Star", March 12, 1928

"The feature picture, starring Victor McLaglen and Louise Brooks, is one with many laughs"

22. Anonimo, Comedy film heads Fox's varied bill, "Philadelphia Inquirer", March 13, 1928

"The outstanding feminine role is played very well, indeed, by Louise Brooks"

23. Anonimo, Screen comedy feature on program at Fox, "Philadelphia Public Ledger", March 13, 1928

"Louise Brooks - a lovely littel waif from the docks"

24. Norman Clark, "Baltimore News", March 15, 1928

"The shapely Louise Brooks is the head girl in the show"

25. Anonimo, Girl in every port is action film at Fox, "Newark Star Eagle", March 19, 1928

"He has a prize associate in Robert Armstrong, who was the fighter in the stage version of Is Zat So, and Louise Brooks, cast as a sideshow siren, does capiatlly as the crisis of McLaglen's career as a seaport Don Juan"

26.

Anonimo, Man's picture wins favor of women, "San Francisco Chronicle", March 19, 1928

 
"They quarrel in Marseilles over a variety actress, a slim, cool, heartless little girl whose part Louise Brooks acts superbly"
27. C. D. S., Stage and screen share honors at Pantages, "San Francisco News", March 19, 1928

"Victor McLaglen is starred with Robert Armstrong running a close second and Louise Brooks as the principal girl in the several ports in which the two sailors had sweethearts"

28.

A. F. Gillaspey, Stars on stage and in film, "San Francisco Bulletin", March 20, 1928

"Robert Armstrong and Louise Brooks give the new star excellent support"

29. Anonimo, Pictures and vaudeville, "Detroit News", March 20, 1928

"Co-starred in the production, Louise Brooks supplies a portrayal which measures up to her past standards"

30. Anonimo, This Fox bill wins high praise, "Washington Times", March 26, 1928

"The girl is Louise Brooks, who could supply half the so-called stars of Hollywood with 'IT' and still have enough left to outclass Clara Bow"

31. H. W. L., New cinema programs, "Toledo Blade", March 26, 1928

"Dainty, fascinating Louise Brooks finally captures the heart of the swaggering Spike and then the tables are turned and one is shown that the ladies, too, can love 'em and leave 'em""

32. H. F. S., The Crimson playgoer, "The Crimson", April 2, 1928

"The main interest of the story comes when Spike meets his rival, and 'the' girl - Louise Brooks. From then on the picture might well be entitled 'A text book for pugilistic aspirants.' In a word, the picture is very amusing and eminently well worth seeing; well directed with Miss Brooks and Mr. McLagien forming a very delightful contrast"

33. Anonimo, Pantages - A girl in every port, "Kansas City Star", April 8, 1928

"Then they meet the black-haired Miss Brooks who almost puts an end to their fighting and love-making"

34. Anonimo, Vitaphone drama, Victor McLaglen state features, "Fresno Bee", April 15, 1928

"Eight young women, including Louise Brooks, support McLaglen in this picture"

35. Al., M'Laglen again star in picture at Capitol, "Richmond Times-Dispatch", April 24, 1928

"Louise Brooks does a fine performance as Marie, formerly Tillie, who is still crazy about Spike's buddy, but is hard-boiled enough to work Spike for his hard-earned cash"

36. Anonimo, Acrobats in score on Bill for Pantages, "Los Angeles Evening Herald", April 24, 1928

"Louise Brooks, Leila Hyams, Natalie Joyce, Francis MacDonald and Robert Armstrong all do excellent work"

37. Peggy Patton, Wisconsin has man's picture, "Wisconsin News", April 30, 1928

"... and Louise Brooks, though the latter has little to do, are splendid"

38.

Anonimo, A girl in every port, "Screenland", May 1928

"Louise Brooks, Leila Hyams, and many, many more are present to liven things up; but not even Louise makes more than a dent in the big, big heart of the two sailor-boys"

39. Anonimo, Victor M'Laglen is hit in new picture, "Seattle Daily Times", May 10, 1928

"Ten screen favorites play opposite McLaglen as the girls in the various ports, among whom are included Louise Brooks ..."

   
 

BEGGARS OF LIFE

 
1. Anonimo, Director and star are famous after decade and joint efforts in making new Paramount film,
          "Mansfield News", June 28, 1928

"Wallace Beery and Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen head the company of 75 players who have gone to Jacumba Hot Springs to film the railroad scenes of Jim Tully's Beggars of life"

2. Anonimo, More than you have known before about a Mr. Beery, "Washington Post", August 19, 1928

"If a location is within flying distance of Hollywood, he takes his 'ship.' He flew it to Jacumba, Calif., on the Mexican border, where a Paramount unit has just finished filming the thrilling railroad scenes of Beggars of life, Jim Tully's hobo epic. While Richard and Louise Brooks endured weary weeks in the sunburned mountain village, Beery was able to hop to Beverly Hills for dinner and back again in the morning"

3. Anonimo, Crimson playgoer, "The Crimson", September 21, 1928

"Metropolitan, continuous - Beggars of life with Wallace Beery and Louise Brooks. Tramp, Tramp, the hobooes are coming to town"

4. Kelcey Allen, The screen, "Women's Wear Daily", September 22, 1928

"Wallace Beery plays the lead, with Richard Arlen and Louise Brooks. All of these stars outdo themselves in this picture. Wallace Beery talks in this picture, sings a hobo song and ends with an observation about jungle rats in general"

5. J. C. M., The current cinema, "New Yorker", September 22, 1928

"Of these three pictures it is the only one weakened by a conventional plot, a plot for which I see no reason except that it gives Louise Brooks a chance to wear boy's clothes and to jump a freight, both of which she always does, however, with an imperturbable maidenliness, generally to the synchronized accompaniment of 
sentimental music"

6. Anonimo, Hobohemia in sound picture, Shea's Buffalo, "Buffalo Courier-Express", September 23, 1928

"No less important is Louise Brooks, in a difficult role"

7. P. G., Beery scores in character role in Beggars of life, "Morning Telegraph", September 23, 1928

"Louise Brooks, in a complete departure from the pert flapper that it has been her wont to portray, here definitely places herself on the map as a fine actress"

8. Anonimo, Week's offerings at Buffalo's playhouses, "Buffalo Courier-Express", September 24, 1928

"And then there are those two capable and good-looking youngsters, Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen, who make the most of splendid parts and excellent casting and achieve enviable performances"

9. Anonimo, Capitol, "Lansing State Journal", September 24, 1928

"No less important to the story and no less successful in her interpretation is Louise Brooks, that slim, graceful girl who has won her way to moving picture fame by the sheer force of her ability and personality. In Beggars of life she plays a difficult role wonderfully well and climbs many rungs on her ladder to stardom"

10. Anonimo, New motion pictures, "New York Post", September 24, 1928

"The boy and girl roles are played well enough by Mr. Arlen and Miss Brooks"

11. Anonimo, New photoplay bills, "Toledo Blade", September 24, 1928

"The role of Nancy is played splendidly by Louise Brooks"

12. John S. Cohen Jr., The new photoplays, "New York Sun", September 24, 1928

"The acting, especially that of the principals, Richard Arlen, Louise Brooks, Robert Perry (who plays Snake) and I suppose Wallace Beery, as Red, is especially fine"

13.

Mordaunt Hall, The freight hoppers, "New York Times", September 24, 1928

 
"Louise Brooks figures as Nancy. She is seen for the greater part of this subject in male attire, having decided to wear these clothes to avoid being apprehended. Miss Brooks really acts well, better than she has in most of her other pictures"
14. Quinn Martin, The new films, "The World", September 24, 1928

"Here we have Louise Brooks, that handsome brunette, playing the part of a fugitive from justice, and playing as if she meant it, and with a certain impressive authority and manner"

15. Bland Johanson, Wallace Beery comes into his own, "Daily Mirror", September 24, 1928

"Louise Brooks does the best work of her career as the stolid little murderess, fugitive among the hoboes"

16. Richard Watts Jr., On the screen, "New York Herald Tribune", September 24, 1928

"Incidently, Richard Arlen's juvenile vagrant, so delightfully played on the stage by James Cagney, is an excellent piece of work, while Louise Brooks's delineation of the girl fugutive is so good as to indicate that Miss Brooks is a real actress, as well as an alluring personality"

17. Katherine Zimmerman, Beery scores in character role in Beggars of  life, "New York Telegram",
          September 24, 1928

"The handsome Louise Brooks is cast as the maiden in the case and performs this part with her usual composure and talent for expressing starry eyed wonder"

18.
Sid., Beggars of life, "Variety", September 26, 1928
 
"Miss Brooks looks attractive, even in men's clothes, and scores in the two or three scenes where she is placed on  defensive against male attackers"
19. Anonimo, Pictures playing Atlanta this week, "Weekly Film Review", September 29, 1928

"Louise Brooks does her best trouping: she is absolutely convincing"

20. J. E. P., Beggars of life, "Billboard", September 29, 1928

"Richard Arlen, the juvenile lead, and Louise Brooks, who carries the feminine love interest, are just ordinary in their performances, while the only saving grace is Beery himself"

21. Anonimo, Beggars of  life, "Film Daily", September 30, 1928

"Louise Brooks lost in male attire and a one-way expression of fright she never loses"

22. Anonimo, Jim Tully story, Beggars of  life, opens at Granada, "Santa Barbara Morning Press", September
          30, 1928

"It has an all-star cast, including Richard Arlen and Louise Brooks"

23. Norbert Lusk, Far reaching movie is made, "Los Angeles Times", September 30, 1928

"Richard Arlen and Louise Brooks also capture honors for their sincerity and a poignant, moving quality they infuse into their roles without seeming to act at all. Miss Brooks, who has hitherto qualified as a particularly provocative figurante, now establishges herself as a real actress"

24. G. W. Lynn, Santa Barbara screen gossip, "Santa Barbara Morning Press", October 1, 1928

"No less important to the story and no less successful in her interpretation is Louise Brooks, a graceful girl who has won her way to moving picture fame by sheer ability and personality. In Beggars of  life she plays a difficult role"

25. Anonimo, Film features, "Baltimore Sun", October 2, 1928

"Louise Brooks as the pretty issue at stake"

26. Anonimo, Tully's big tramp life at Texas, "San Antonio Express", October 7, 1928

"The role of the girl is played by Louise Brooks, whose appealing beauty is particularly suited to characterization"

27. Anonimo, New pictures, "Time", October 8, 1928

"Louise Brooks, as usual, is decorative, never decorous"

28. Anita Mueller, Screen in review, "St. Louis Globe-Democrat", October 8, 1928

"Tully has woven his story around a girl murderess (Louise Brooks) seeking to evade the law who joins a band of tramps"

29. Nie., The week's new films, "St. Louis Post-Dispatch", October 8, 1928

"... and Louise Brooks, the latter showing considerable talent in the role of the girl who wasn't done right by until the eighth reel"

30. Anonimo, At the theaters, "Providence Journal", October 15, 1928

"No less important to the story and no less successful in her interpretation is Louise Brooks, that slim, graceful girl who has won her way to moving picture fame by the sheer force of her ability and personality. In Beggars of life she plays a difficult role wonderfully well"

31. W. Ward Marsh, Beggars of life. State, "Cleveland Plain Dealer", October 15, 1928

"The picture is a raw, sometimes bleeding slice of life ... Both Arlen and Miss Brooks appear as effectively as I have ever seen either of them ... Miss Brooks, considering her record, does surprisingly well"

32. Harold Heffernan, The new movies in review, "Detroit News", October 22, 1928

"Louise Brooks, who always looks gorgeous in beautiful clothes, suffers a bit from the man's garments called for by the role, but she does well"

33. Peggy Patton, Wisconsin film is different, "Wisconsin News", October 22, 1928

"Wallace Beery, Richard Arlen (also playing in Wings) and Louise Brooks play the featured roles. All do praiseworthy work. By the way it is a sound picture and Wallace Beery speaks a few lines and sings a song. His speaking voice is splendid"

34. Ella H. McCormick, Reel players, "Detroit Free Press", October 22, 1928

"Louise Brooks, as Nancy, does as capable a job as she has done within recent time. Miss Brooks, who has the only women's part in the film, is just another outcast who eventually finds happiness and love with Jim"

35. Donald Beaton, As they appeal to a youth, "Film Spectator", October 27, 1928

"Another good bit was a scene where Louise Brooks describes a murder. It is much the same way in which Victor Seastrom showed thoughts in Masks of the Devil. Miss Brooks' face was superimposed upon the action which took place during the murder, and thus the audience got her reaction to everything. It was very interesting"

36.

Welford Beaton, "Film Spectator", nr. 6, October 27, 1928

"Wellman handled the romance between Louise Brooks and Dick Arlen with sympathy and good taste, but I could take no great sentimental interest in it, but whether the fault is mine or the picture's I don't know. Perhaps it was because Miss Brooks was not equal to the demands of the romantic scenes, which made Arlen's splendid work greatly overshadow hers"

37.

Harrison Carroll, Dick Arlen gives fine portrayal in film at Met[ropolitan], "Los Angeles Evening
          Herald", October 27, 1928

"The film's outstanding scene from the point of view of acting as well as direction takes place between Dick Arlen and Louise Brooks while they are concealed in a hay-stack"

38. Llewellyn Miller, Bum film at Metropolitan, "Los Angeles Record", October 27, 1928

"Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen play Nancy and Jim very well"

39.

Louella O. Parson, Story of hoboes offered at Met[ropolitan], "Los Angeles Examiner", October 27, 1928

"I was a little disappointed in Louise Brooks. She is so much more the modern flapper type, the Ziegfeld Follies girl, who wears clothes and is always gay and flippant. This girl is somber, worried to distraction and in no comedy mood. Miss Brook is infinitiely better when she has her lighter moments"

40. Ken Taylor, Wallie Beery is lure of the open highway, "Los Angeles Evening Express", October 27, 1928

"At any rate he lends a masculinity that is agreeable and which persists even with the prominence given Louise Brooks as the only girl"

41. Anonimo, Beggars of  life tells of hobos, "Los Angeles Times", October 29, 1928

"Louise Brooks is appealing in one of the best roles that has drifted her way in many a moon"

42. Anonimo, Wallace Beery in heavy role, "Sacramento Union", November 8, 1928

"Louise Brooks is the girl, and Richard Arlen is co-featured with her in an important tramp role"

43. Frederick James Smith, Sugar-coated literature, "Liberty", November 10, 1928

"You will like Louise Brooks as the homeless girl"

44. Anonimo, Beggars of life on Tudor screen as sound movie, "New Orleans Times-Picayune", November
          11, 1928

"Louise Brooks as the girl companion of the hoboes has splendid opportunies to display her talent as an actress, and critics are agreed that she is splendid in the role. It is the biggest role she has ever had"

45. Anonimo, Metropolitan - Wallace Beery in Beggars of  life, with sound, "Washington Post", November 11,
          1928

"No less important to the story is Louise Brooks, that slim, graceful girl who has won her way to moving picture fame by the sheer force of ability and personality"

46. Anonimo, Wallace Beery in Tully's yarn, "Washington Herald", November 12, 1928

"Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen have prominent parts and do splendid work with them"

47.

Anonimo, Opening attractions in Washington theaters, "Washington Star", November 12, 1928

"Its virtue lies chiefly in providing Wallace Beery a chance to return to a heavy dramatic role, Louise Brooks to wear masculine clothes, and Richard Arlen to subordinate his looks to his acting"

48. W. J. Bahmer, This week in the movies, "Pittsburgh Post Gazzette", November 12, 1928

"Louise Brooks is interesting, with a cold, half-insolent beauty of face and figure masking a hidden fire. It is a new Louise Brooks"

49. A. Fulton Gillaspey, Murray stars in Warfield stage review, "San Francisco Bulletin", November 12, 1928

"the picture while not beautiful is realistic. Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen do well in the leading roles"

50. Ada Hanifin, Charlie Murray hit at Warfield, "San Francisco Examiner", November 12, 1928

"Louise Brooks, as the girl who murdered her guardian to save herself, and turns hobo to escape the vengence of the law, is an actress who will bear watching. She has a vivid personality. Her attempts to walk like her 'adopted' pal, Jim, so her masculaine disguise will not be discovered: her emotional reactions finely restrained as she lies beneath the stars with a haystack as a roof, and knows 'that all she wants is peace and a home,' give her opportunity to disclose some very effective acting in a subtle manner"

51.

Fred Johnson, Charlie Murray Warfield comic, "San Francisco Call and Post", November 12, 1928

"Louise Brooks is a convincing boy tramp up to a certain point"

52. J. P., Charlie Murray in Warfield 'Idea', "San Francisco News", November 12, 1928

"Louise Brooks, whose acting is considerably better"

53. C. Ransom, Offerings at the local theaters, "Washington Post", November 12, 1928

"Richard Arlen and Louise Brooks offer some sweetly romantic artistry as a young vagabond couple whose adventures on joining a rough band of wayfarers form the current of events"

54. J. O. C., Palace, "Memphis Commercial Appeal", November 27, 1928

"Louise Brooks essays the difficult role of a girl tramop escaping from police who seek her for murder. She is a star of no little amount of personality - the sort she would have to have to enable her to carry the type of role she has in this picture through successfully and that she does. If her career in pictures is further enhanced through her work in Beggars of life, it will not be underserved"

55. Anonimo, Girl hobo is heroine in Tully film at California, "San Jose Mercury Herald", November 18, 1928

"Lovely Louise Brooks plays the role of a fugitive from justice"

56. Anonimo, Realism marks Tully picture at California, "San Diego Sun", December 1, 1928

"Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen provide a poignant note of romance with their tramp-land love affair, and the whole yarn is most effectively pictured. It's strong stuff, but it's good for what ails most of us"

57. D. W., Gay act good picture at Oakland, "Oakland Post Enquirer", December 3, 1928

"Louise Brooks gives a wonderful characterization of a girl fugitive"

58. Anonimo, Wallace Beery has new role in film at U.C., "Berkeley Daily Gazzette", December 13, 1928

"Heading the supporting cast are Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen"

59. B. A. D., Beggars of life is pleasing at Liberty, "Zanesville Signal", December 13, 1928

"Miss Brooks does good work"

60. Anonimo, Picture parade, "Motion Picture", January, 1929

"Louise Brooks is cute in her little trousers, and not so cute in the final feminine sun bonnet This is a rough, romantic, tender, dramatic, and very good indeed"

61. Norbert Lusk, The screen in review: the heart of a hobo, "Picture-Play", January, 1929

"Its salient features are excellent acting on the part of Mr. Beery, Richard Arlen and Louise Brooks"

62. Anonimo, At Majestic, "Lima News", January 27, 1929

"Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen have the two romantic roles"


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