Pride

Visual and fairly convincing proof that pride is sometimes a sin is given in the five-reel motion picture drama "Pride," second of the "Seven Deadly Sins" series presented by McClure Pictures. As a whole, the production is moderately interesting, and at times borders on melodrama. Holbrook Blinn, who carries the leading role, does so with a dramatic skill that perforce makes more weighty many dramatic moments. Shirley Mason and George Le Guere, who head the supporting cast, demonstrate no little ability, Miss Mason especially so. Helen Strickland and Guido Colucci are also seen to advantage. The story of "Pride" tells of a wealthy orphan whose main characteristic is her pride. Also overburdened with pride and money is D'Arcy, the banker. The banker wants the girl, as does also a youth who the girl holds beneath her. The author has given to the story some fine points in character contrast, and the material with which he has worked has resulted in convincing and elaborate character studies, this despite the wealth of fast "snap snap!" action that marks the five reels. But the continuity of the picture is not all that could be asked. At times it is quite jerky, and once or twice we are left quite in the dark on points that should have been registered much more strongly. This may have been due to a certain extent to the cutting and assembling of the film, for the picture has received careful and competent direction at the hands of Richard Ridgely. A few very good double-exposures have been introduced, and photography throughout is excellent. The exteriors are attractive. "Pride" offers fairly good entertainment. – The Moving Picture World, February 10, 1917