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Posted by Richard Bock (Member # 1926) on November 25, 2012, 09:41 AM:

I was fortunate enough to acquire two silent feature film prints (Milestone Movie Corporation of Monroe, Conn.) on Standard 8mm starring Raymond Griffith. I never heard of the man before I got these. The first one is Paths to Paradise. I was pleasantly surprised at the intelligence of the star, the ensemble of actors, and the genuinely fine, well paced entertainment. Production values, especially the lighting are first rate.

Screen shots are from my Standard 8mm print which is of excellent quality.

Review from 1925-
"PATHS TO PARADISE
starring Raymond Griffith and Betty Compson
PICTURE PLAY
October, 1925

Raymond Griffith is getting so good that something should be done about it. Hardly a month goes by that he doesn't make one of the best comedies I have ever seen. At least that's what I think every time I see him.

This time the picture is about some pleasant crooks. At first they try to outwit one another, and then they join hands and decide to steal a diamond pendant.

Two detectives are their unwilling aids, and the theft is prolonged pleasantly throughout the picture.

All Mr. Griffith's pictures are so nicely timed. The comedy is set at a certain pace and holds to it, and "Paths to Paradise" is no exception.

Betty Compson is the lady crook. "

[ December 01, 2012, 08:14 AM: Message edited by: Richard Bock ]

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