This page presents an annotated, worldwide bibliography of reviews, articles and other published material related to the 1926 film Just Another Blonde (link to LBS filmography page). This American film includes Louise Brooks in the role Diana O’Sullivan. When shown in and around New York City, Just Another Blonde was promoted under the title The Girl from Coney Island. Under its standard American title, Just Another Blonde, documented screenings of the film took place in Australia, Canada, China, England, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, New Zealand, and South Africa. The film was also shown under the title The Charleston Kid in Argentina, Cuba, and Czechoslovakia. Elsewhere, this motion picture was known to have been shown under other-language titles including Entre a Loura e a Morena (Brazil); Pouze jiný svetlovlasý (Czechoslovakia); Den blonde fare (Denmark); Die Braut am Scheidewege (Germany); ??? (Italy); Caixeiro Viajante (Portugal); Una de Tantas (Spain); and Den blonda faran (Sweden).
As research is ongoing, this page is a work in progress. It is understood that any given citation comes from an American source, unless otherwise noted. The intention of this bibliography is to be both comprehensive and useful. Most citations represent a substantial review or article. Capsule reviews, or significant shorter pieces — usually a paragraph or two in length — are so noted. Entries are arranged chronologically. Critical commentary regarding Brooks, or the film as a whole (excerpted from the material cited) is given as annotations. Some citations link to the material noted: some of these links reside on the Louise Brooks Society, while others reside elsewhere on the web.
Much can be gleamed from a bibliography such as this. Besides what critics thought of the film, one can follow the path of the film’s distribution — where it showed and when; sometimes, for example, the exhibition record might reveal if the film was shown before its official release date. As well, this bibliography shows which critics at which newspapers and magazines reviewed films. History, here, is in the details.
An * indicates that a copy of this citation is held in the archives of the LBS. This annotated bibliography has been compiled by Thomas Gladysz, and was last updated in October 2015. [Help wanted: If you know of additional citations, can provide further information on entries noted on this page, or can provide copies of citations not marked with an * but which are known to exist, please contact the LBS. The LBS would like to acquire material on the screening of this film in Latin America, eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and Asia.]
JUST ANOTHER BLONDE
released December 13, 1926
anonymous. “Mulhall Off to New York Today.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, July 9, 1926. *
— article subtitled “Actor Will Be Featured in ‘Even Stephen’ With Dorothy Mackaill” – Hollywood, California newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks to Play in First National Film.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 1, 1926. *
— syndicated article in Richmond, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Beaumont Story.” Port Arthur News, August 2, 1926. *
— syndicated article in Port Arthur, Texas newspaper
Hites, Harry. “Movie Graphics.” Washington Post, August 22, 1926. *
— ” . . . with Louise Brooks and William Collier, jr., in the second leads.” – item in film column in Washington D.C. newspaper
Hites, Harry. “Movie Graphics.” Washington Post, August 29, 1926. *
— “Even the blase attendants at Luna Park, Coney Island, who are accustomed to late hours , were forced to sit up and take notice one night last week when a company of film stars, including Dorothy Mackaill, Jack Mulhall, Louise Brooks and William Collier, jr., invaded the dance hall at the park at midnight and started dancing, not stopping until long after daylight.” – item in film column in Washington D.C. newspaper
“Louise Brooks and William Collier.” Deutsche Filmwoche, October 8, 1926. (Germany) *
— captioned photo in film trade journal
L., A. “Views and Reviews.” Film Mercury, November 12, 1926. *
— review in film trade journal
anonymous. “Colorful Film Said to Make Ritz Program For Week Unusually Good.” Birmingham News, December 3, 1926. *
— capsule review in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
Better Films Committee of Birmingham. “Better Films.” Birmingham News, December 3, 1926. *
— “Good. High school age and over.” – capsule review in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Exhibitor’s Herald, December 4, 1926. *
— film synopsis
anonymous. “First National releases for December Announced.” The Reel Journal, December 4, 1926. *
— write-up in article in regional trade journal
anonymous. “Carroll Reveu Ritz Feature.” Birmingham Age-Herald, December 7, 1926. *
— brief review in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Arkansas Gazette, December 10, 1926. *
— brief review in Little Rock, Arkansas newspaper
anonymous. “Stage – Music – Photoplay.” Detroit Saturday Night, December 11, 1926. *
— short write-up in weekly Detroit, Michigan entertainment newspaper
Herzog, Dorothy. “At the Mark Strand.” Daily Mirror, December 11, 1926. *
— “Dorothy Mackaill, as Blondie, and Louise Brooks, as Blackie, enter in celluloid during the second reel. Apparently most of them was left on the cutting-room floor to permit the subtitler a chance to resurrect jokes so old that even Cleopatra would have been prompted to justifiable murder.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Strand.” Brooklyn Citizen, Decemeber 12, 1926. *
— brief article in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy Mackaill Sets ‘Bob’ Record.” Charlotte News, December 12, 1926. *
— article in Charlotte, North Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “Amusement Park is Featured in Movie.” Pasadena Star-News, December 12, 1926. *
— article in Pasadena, California newspaper
anonymous. La Prensa, December 12, 1926. (Argentina) *
— brief write-up in Buenos Aires, Argentina newspaper
anonymous. “The Girl from Coney Island at the Strand.” New York Post, December 13, 1926. *
— short review in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “The Girl from Coney Island Poor Shore Diet at Strand.” New York Telegram, December 13, 1926. *
— “The Girl from Coney Island, the so called feature picture, is interminable and stupid.” – New York City newspaper
author unknown. New York Graphic, December 13?, 1926. (United States)
— New York City newspaper
author unknown. The World, December 13?, 1926. (United States)
— New York City newspaper
Cohen Jr., John S. “Picture Plays and Players.” New York Sun, December 13, 1926. *
— ” . . . and Louise Brooks, although nearly crowded out of the picture, is almost as good as she was in Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” – New York City newspaper
Creelman, Eileen. “Charming Love Scenes Mark Rockett Photoplay.” New York American, December 13, 1926. *
— “Santell has taken a fifth rate plot, surrounded it with first rate atmosphere and a couple of amusing characterizations, and turned out a picture.” – New York City newspaper
Cruikshank, “Herb.” “Impressions of New Pictures.” Morning Telegraph, December 13, 1926. *
— “While Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall sustain most of the heart interest, it falls to Louise Brooks and William Collier, Jr. to provide the laughs. They do so often and well. And they don’t use any ‘funny’ makeup. Our roses go to these two. They more than make the picture worthwhile.” – New York City newspaper
J., L.D. “At the Des Moines.” Des Moines Register, December 13, 1926. *
— review in Des Moines, Iowa newspaper
Hall, Mordaunt. “A Coney Island Blonde.” New York Times, December 13, 1926. *
— “Miss Brooks is attractive as Diana, and she has benefited by Mr. Santell’s direction.” – New York City newspaper
Heffernan, Harold. “The New Movies in Review.” Detroit News, December 13, 1926. *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
McCormick, Ella H. “Reel Players.” Detroit Free Press, December 13, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks and William Collier, Jr. supporting the Mulhall-Mackaill team, do their best to convince an undecided public regarding mendacity of the blonde rumor and Miss Brooks is one of the best brunette contradictions to the lighter hypothesis that can be found on the silver screen.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
McGowen, Roscoe. “Girl from Coney Island Gives 4 Chance to Star.” Daily Mirror, December 13, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, while still unable to summon to her classic features an expression of real alarm when dire calamity threatens, does very well with a role that demands little more than airy banter with young men.” – New York City newspaper
Oestreicher, J. C. “The New Film.” Brooklyn Daily Times, December 13, 1926. *
— review (as The Girl from Coney Island) in New York City newspaper
Pelswick, Rose. “New Pictures on Broadway.” New York Evening Journal, December 13, 1926. *
— “Louise looks pert.” – New York City newspaper
Richardson, Charles J. “Blondes Still in Demand.” Detroit Times, December 13, 1926. *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Underhill, Harriette. “On the Screen.” New York Herald Tribune, December 13, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks is better than ever she has been before.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “The Cinema Circuit.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, December 14, 1926. *
— reviewed as The Girl from Coney Island in New York City newspaper
C., O. “The Current Cinema.” New Yorker, December 18, 1926. *
— brief review; “Louise Brooks is decorative and it was a good idea having her around.”
Harrison, P. S. “Just Another Blonde – with Dorothy Mackaill.” Harrison’s Reports, December 18, 1926. *
— short review in trade publication; “Louise Brooks, as the heroine’s chum, too, do excellent work.”
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” Film Daily, December 19, 1926. *
— capsule review; “Dorothy Mackaill the blonde but she has keen competition in the black haired Louise Brooks.”
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde Is Capitol Feature.” Houston Chronicle, December 19, 1926. *
— article in Houston, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Ex-Follies Stars Shine at Capitol.” Houston Post-Dispatch, December 19, 1926. *
— article in Houston, Texas newspaper
Hall, Mordaunt. “An Uneventful Week.” New York Times, December 19, 1926. *
— review in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy Mackail As Hostess.” Bangor Daily Commercial, December 20, 1926. *
— review in Bangor, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy Mackail and Jack Mulhall Score in Park Film.” Bangor Daily News, December 20, 1926. *
— review in Bangor, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde – Circle.” Indianapolis News, December 20, 1926. *
— review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “The New Pictures.” Indianapolis Star, December 20, 1926. *
— “There is nothing deep or serious about the picture. It is for entertainment purposes only, and as such it is a success.” – review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” Lima News, December 20, 1926. *
— review in Lima, Ohio newspaper
Dickstein, Martin. “The Cinema Circuit.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, December 20, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks and William Collier, Jr perform sincerely in the principal roles.” – review in New York City newspaper
Hickman, Walter D. “Evelyn Didn’t Find It So Easy to Love ‘Em and Leave After She Had Loved.” Indianapolis Times, December 20, 1926. *
— review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
M., W. W. “Just Another Blonde. Allen.” Cleveland Plain Dealer, December 20, 1926. *
— author is W. Ward Marsh; review in Cleveland, Ohio newspaper
Rush. “Girl From Coney Island.” Variety, December 22, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks is notably agreeable with her quiet, demure handling of a bobbed and understanding young sophisticate.”
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde is at Capitol Rest of Week.” Davenport Democrat and Leader, December 23, 1926. *
— article in Davenport, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Strand Theater.” Portland Evening Express, December 23, 1926. *
— brief article in Portland, Maine newspaper
Rutland, Maurine. “TONIGHT — At Austin Theaters.” Austin Statesman, December 23, 1926. *
— capsule review in Austin, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Indian Princess Heads Christman Vaudeville.” Modesto News-Herald, December 25, 1926. *
— review in Modesto, California newspaper
anonymous. “Opinions on Pictures.” Motion Picture News, December 25, 1926. *
— “Dorothy Mackaill and Louise Brooks play the girls, but they have little opportunity to do much.” – review, with five scene stills, in trade journal
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” Moving Picture World, December 25, 1926. *
— “Jack Mulhall and Dorothy Mackaill are well cast in the leading roles and the same is true of Louise Brooks and William Collier, Jr., as their pals each give thoroughly creditable interpretations of their roles and add materially to the entertainment value of the picture.”
Sugarman, Elias E. “Film: The Girl from Coney Island (Just Another Blonde).” Billboard, December 25, 1926. *
— “A weak story, lauded with maudlin sentiment . . . .”
anonymous. “She Is Another Blonde.” Morning Register, December 26, 1926. *
— article in Eugene, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “Miss Mackaill is Palace Star.” San Antonio Light, December 26, 1926. *
— article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” Wichita Beacon, December 26, 1926. *
— full page illustrated article; Wichita, Kansas newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters.” Duluth Herald, December 27, 1926. *
— review in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters.” Duluth News Tribune, December 27, 1926. *
— brief review in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Palace – Just Another Blonde.” San Antonio Express, December 27, 1926. *
— “The picture is light and makes exceptionally good holiday entertainment.” – review in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Brunette Campion in Just Another Blonde.” Albany Evening News, December 28, 1926. *
— article in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Today at Theaters.” Albany Times-Union, December 28, 1926. *
— review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “At The Theaters.” Knickerbocker Press, December 28, 1926. *
— brief review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Madison.” Peoria Journal, December 28, 1926. *
— review in Peoria, Illinois newspaper
Nangle, Roberta. “Two Gentlemen Prefer Just Another Blonde.” Chicago Tribune, December 28, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks as the second girl in the case is her usual snappy self.” – Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Smith, Virginia Brusnwick. “Just Another Blonde.” Moving Picture Stories, December 28, 1926. *
— short story – fictionalized version of the screenplay with three film stills
anonymous. “Rialto.” Evening Bulletin, January 1, 1927. *
— article in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “Big Array of Stars in Hit.” Superior Telegram, January 1, 1927. *
— article in Superior, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Four Favorites on Olympia Screen.” Boston Daily Advertiser, January 2, 1927. *
— article in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Rialto.” Providence Journal, January 2, 1927. *
— article in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
Pollack, Leona. “The New Movies.” Omaha World Herald, January 2, 1927. *
— review in Omaha, Nebraska newspaper
anonymous. “Jack Mulhall at the Olympia.” Boston Post, January 3, 1927. *
— article in Boston, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Big Parade Depicts All Of War Period Emotions.” Daily Oklahoman, January 3, 1927. *
— “Some of the cleverest subtitles of the season make Just Another Blonde, at the Empress this week, much better than the ordinary show it would be without them . . . . And the two young ladies in question are well worth looking at.” – capsule review in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Providence Journal, January 3, 1927. *
— review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “Majestic.” Sheboygan Press, January 3, 1927. *
— article in Sheboygan, Wisconsin newspaper
O., H. H. “Stage and Screen.” Ann Arbor Times News, January 3, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is almost a second for Dorothy in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” – review in Ann Arbor, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Another Blonde Opens at Olympia.” Boston Herald, January 4, 1927. *
— ” . . . Mulhall and Collier are sworn to life-long friendship, but Collier meets little Louise Brooks and straightaway decides that having a pal is fine, but having a wife is much better.” – Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
B., R. S. “Films of the Week.” Boston Evening Transcript, January 5, 1927. *
— ” . . . the piquant person of Miss Louise Brooks . . . . And certainly Mr. [William] Collier may be forgiven for any latent gaucherie betrayed in finding Miss Brooks attractive.” – Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks Hits Bull’s-Eye in Film.” Morning Advocate, January 8, 1927. *
— article in Baton Rouge, Louisiana newspaper
Service, T.O. “Service Talks.” Exhibitor’s Herald, January 8, 1927. *
— commentary on the film in trade journal
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde; with Dorothy Mackaill, at Regent.” Battle Creek Enquirer and Evening News, January 9, 1927. *
— article in Battle Creek, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Tale of Gamblers At Princess Has Coney Island Background.” Hartford Courant, January 9, 1927. *
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “This Week’s Movies.” Kansas City Star, January 9, 1927. *
— review in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Poli’s Vaudeville.” Bridgeport Post, January 10, 1927. *
— brief review in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Motion Picture Reviews.” Kansas City Times, January 10, 1927. *
— “Mr. Collier is excellent in a dishwashing scene with Miss Brooks and Miss Mackaill.” – review in in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy Mackaill is Star at Metro.” Washington Herald, January 10, 1927. *
— review in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings at Local Theaters.” Washington Post, January 10, 1927. *
— “Mulhall and Brooks are most appealingly cast.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Opening Attractions in Washington Theaters.” Washington Star, January 10, 1927. *
— review in Washington D.C. newspaper
Foxwood, Harry. “Just Another Blonde at the Colorado.” Denver Post, January 10, 1927. *
— review in Denver, Colorado newspaper
G., G. “Van & Schenck and a Farce Film.” Washington Times, January 10, 1927. *
— review in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Film Features.” Baltimore Sun, January 11, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks plays an important part.” – capsule review (mistakenly identified as Just Another Bride) in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
Clark, Norman. “Comedy and Band at Rivoli.” Baltimore News, January 11, 1927. *
— ” . . . is lightly entertaining with a young and good looking cast.” – review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Bridgeport Telegram, January 11, 1927. *
— brief article in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde At Princess, Showing Mackaill and Mulhall.” Hartford Courant, January 11, 1927. *
— brief review in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Princess Theater.” Hartford Daily Times, January 12, 1927. *
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
Azrael, Louis. “Waring Boys, As Expected, Run Away With Rivoli Bill.” Baltimore Post, January 12, 1927. *
— review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
D. Q. E. “For Film Fans.” Baltimore Sun, January 13, 1927. *
— subtitled “Dorothy Mackaill And Louise Brooks Play In Just Another Blonde, And It’s a Toss-Up As To Who Is The Dominating Dame.” – article in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Films of Blondes Feature at Rivoli.” Baltimore American, January 14, 1927. *
— article in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde Is Romantic Story of Gamblers.” Mansfield News, January 15, 1927. *
— article in Mansfield, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Decided Hit Scored By Picture At State.” Dayton Journal, January 17, 1927. *
— review in Dayton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Program of Mirth at Fabian This Week.” Paterson Evening News, January 18, 1927. *
— article in Paterson, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “Stars Appear At Uptown Tonight.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, January 21, 1927. *
— notes that Brooks and the cast of Just Another Blonde will appear at a screening; article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde Light and Humorous.” Los Angeles Examiner, January 22, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is chic and pert.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Barnes, Eleanor. “Dorothy Mackaill at Uptown.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, January 22, 1927. *
— review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Binkley, Elena. “Just Another Blonde Scores Hit at Uptown.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, January 22, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks was extremely pert and chic as the girl friend.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Lipke, Katherine. “Uptown Picture Convincing.” Los Angeles Times, January 22, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks has less chance to act than the other three but she forms a very attractive fourth to the little situation, and serves as an interesting contrast to the very blonde Dorothy.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Starr, Jimmy. “Hilarious Fun in Blonde Film.” Los Angeles Record, January 22, 1927. *
— “Jack Mulhall, along with Buster Collier, Dorothy Mackaill and Louise Brooks make an excellent comedy-drama foursome who play at the game of love and life in a most human manner.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy MacKaill Stars in Comedy at Knickerbocker.” Nashville Banner, January 23, 1927. *
— article in Nashville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy Mackaill in Just Another Blonde All Week at Knickerbocker.” Nashville Tennessean, January 23, 1927. *
— ” . . . the smart looking Louise Brooks . . . . This quartet of young players are admirably fitted for their roles.” – article in Nashville Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Keith Bill Has Double Feature.” News and Observer, January 23, 1927. *
— article in Raliegh, North Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “What Theaters Have to Offer.” Quincy Herald-Whig, January 23, 1927. *
— article in Quincy, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Blondes Not Favorites in This Mix-Up.” Los Angeles Evening Express, January 24, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, however, is the perky little brunette who takes the cash at Coney Island shooting gallery, and who all the time has been the apple of the eyes of the man who did not believe, from the very beginning, in the applesauce crack – blondes or no blondes.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
R., G. “Keith-Albee Palace.” Ohio State Journal, January 24, 1927. *
— capsule review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
S., P. “Keith-Albee Palace.” Columbus Citizen, January 24, 1927. *
— review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
S., De L. “Vaudeville at Palace.” Columbus Dispatch, January 24, 1927. *
— brief review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
S., S. N. “Jack Mulhall Sold to Just Another Blonde.” Milwaukee Leader, January 24, 1927. *
— “The cast is very effective.” – review in Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Theater News.” Daily News, January 26, 1927. *
— brief article in Frederick, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Tivoli.” Frederick Post, January 26, 1927. *
— brief article in Frederick, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Modern Standish in Palace Film.” Calgary Daily Herald, January 28, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Calgary, Alberta newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy Mackaill Featured in Centre’s Just Another Blonde.” The Citizen, January 31, 1927. (Canada) *
— one of four short articles in Ottawa, Quebec newspaper
anonymous. “Another Blonde New Attraction At Kinema.” Fresno Bee, January 30, 1927. *
— preview article; “Louise Brooks, former Ziegfeld Follies queen, and William Collier, Jr. are cast in support of Miss Mackaill and Mulhall.” – Fresno, California newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy and Jack in Strand Film.” Knoxville Journal, January 30, 1927. *
— article in Knoxville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Newark American Tribune, January 30, 1927. *
— brief article in Newark, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “The New Films.” The Citizen, January 31, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Ottawa, Quebec newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy Mackaill is Just Another Blonde, Now Showing at the Kinema.” Fresno Bee, January 31, 1927. *
— “William Collier, Jr. and Louise Brooks are included in the cast and with their humorous and modern capers add much to the picture.” – short review in Fresno, California newspaper
R., M. E. “Just Another Blonde Is Majestic’s Photoplay.” Grand Rapids Press, January 31, 1927. *
— review in Grand Rapids, Michigan newspaper
Orndorff, Marguerite. “Just Another Blonde.” Educational Screen, February 1927. *
— “Jack Mulhall and Buster Collier make an attractive team. Wonder why nobody ever thought of it before. The story is of the tritest, telling about two inseparable boys who fall in love with two inseparable girls, and are almost separated because neither is willing to let a woman come between them. It is cleverly told by a director who knows how to hold attention. The titles are a continuous stream of the most flagrant wise cracks that ever made an audience laugh, but they are undeniably neat in their application, and quite in character. Dorothy Mackaill and Louise Brooks are good as the two girls.” – capsule review in trade journal
anonymous. “Good Cast saves Feature Film At Strand.” Knoxville News Sentinel, February 1, 1927. *
— capsule review in Knoxville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “First Night at the Theaters.” Manitoba Free Press, February 1, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
anonymous. “New Films on Capitol Screen.” Sacramento Bee, February 2, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks has charge of a shooting gallery . . . .” – Sacramento, California newspaper
anonymous. “New Films on Capitol Screen.” Sacramento Union, February 3, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks and William Collier Jr., who head the supporting cast, are said to do much to help make the picture a success.” – Sacramento, California newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” Charleston Evening Post, February 5, 1927. *
— article in Charleston, South Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “N. Y. Slickers Portrayed in Clever Movie at Granada.” Santa Barbara Daily News, February 5, 1927. *
— article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Coney Island Shown in Film.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, February 6, 1927. *
— article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Alexander Picture Has Sterling Cast.” Glendale Daily Press, February 7, 1927. *
— article in Glendale, California newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters: By the Press Agents.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, February 7, 1927. *
— article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Savoy.” Wilmington News, February 7, 1927. *
— short article in Wilmington, Delaware newspaper
anonymous. “Attractions at the Theaters.” Santa Barbara Daily News, February 8, 1927. *
— review in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters: What the Press Agents Say.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, February 8, 1927. *
— article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall Score in Just Another Blonde.” Helena Independent, February 11, 1927. *
— article in Helena, Montana newspaper
anonymous. “Davis Theatre.” Jewish Criterion, February 11, 1927. *
— Louise Brooks is referenced in article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania publication
anonymous. “Varied Bills are Offered Theatre Goers.” Marion Daily Chronicle, February 12, 1927. *
— article in Marion, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde at Warfield.” San Francisco News, February 14, 1927. *
— “It’s a First National picture, with Dorothy Mackaill as the blonde, Louise Brooks, her dark haired girl friend, and Jack Mulhall and William Collier jr. as the boy friends.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
anonymous. “Warfield Has Picture of Coney Island.” San Francisco Chronicle, February 14, 1927. *
— ” . . . while Dorothy Mackaill is the blonde of the title, and black-haired Louise Brooks her friend.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Aumond, Glenn. “Stage and Screen.” Kalamazoo Gazette, February 14, 1926. *
— brief review in Kalamazoo, Michigan newspaper
Gillaspey, A. F. “Novel Love Comedy Hit at Warfield.” San Francisco Bulletin, February 14, 1927. *
— “Dorothy Mackaill has some competition in Louise Brooks as the brunette.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Jones, Idwal. “Another Blonde Also Funny.” San Francisco Examiner, February 14, 1927. *
— “Just Another Blonde is just another of those fillums, which the average person would rather go in to look at than stand in the rain and get slopping wet. Although, a considerable line took the rain for hours in front of the Warfield yesterday for the privilege of beholding it.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
S. G. “Stage and Screen.” Flint Journal, February 14, 1927. *
— ” . . . the smart looking Louise Brooks.” – review in Flint, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Regent – Just Another Blonde.” Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph, February 15, 1927. *
— short article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Rosemary Theater Gives New Picture.” Santa Monica Evening Outlook, February 16, 1927. *
— article in Santa Monica, California newspaper
anonymous. “Mackail-Mulhall Get Equal Credit for Another Blonde.” Venice Evening Vanguard, February 18, 1927. *
— review in Venice, California newspaper
anonymous. “Laugh Target Bullseye at Grand Lake.” Oakland Post-Enquirer, February 19, 1927. *
— article in Oakland, California newspaper
Adams, Carl B. “Photoplay Reviews.” Cincinnati Enquirer, February 21, 1927. *
— review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
F., Jr., F. “Walnut.” Cincinnati Post, February 21, 1927. *
— “Jack Mulhall is assisted in this bit by William Collier Jr., and two really good-looking girls, Dorothy Mackaill and Louise Brooks. Somebody told us Brooks was ‘Miss America’ a year or two ago. At any rate, she will knock your eye out and Mackaill will attend to the other one.” – review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
Soanes, Wood. “Just Another Blonde is Romance at Grand Lake.” Oakland Tribune, February 21, 1927. *
— capsule review in film column; Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Tonight.” Cherryvale Republican, February 24, 1927. *
— small front page item in Cherryvale, Kansas newspaper
Bowman, Marc K. “Picture at Liberty Paints Sparkling Comedy of Life.” Portland Oregonian, February 26, 1927. *
— review in Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “Regent.” Rochester Times-Union, February 26, 1927. *
— article in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Current Pictures in Brief Review.” Oregon Daily Journal, February 28, 1927. *
— review in Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “Photoplay Reviews.” Democrat & Chronicle, February 28, 1927. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
Feldkamp, Frances V. “Movie Reviews.” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, February 28, 1927. *
— “Miss Mackaill is Blondie and is pushed hard for honors by Louise Brooks as Blackie.” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
Herbert, Hake. “Damon and Pythias Re-Incarnated in Ambassador Film.” St. Louis Times, February 28, 1927. *
— review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
Nie. “The Week’s New Films” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 28, 1927. *
— brief review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde – Romantic Comedy.” Motion Picture, March, 1927. *
— capsule review with scene still; “There is time out for Jack to jog back to the old homestead and register filial love as only he can. And time out for Louise Brooks to display her wares, which have a distressing sameness.”
Croughton, Amy. “On the Screen.” Rochester Times-Union, March 1, 1927. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
Elodie. “At the Theaters.” Daily Californian, March 3, 1927. *
— brief review; University of California, Berkeley student newspaper
anonymous. “Two Fair Stars Will Shine Next Week at Strand.” Cedar Rapids Tribune, March 11, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, one of the prettiest of the Follies girls, and William Collier, Jr., are in the support.” – short article in Cedar Rapids, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Regent Theatre Featuring Dorothy Mackaill Tomorrow.” Riverside Daily Press, March 11, 1927. *
— article in Riverside, California newspaper
L., R. C. “Just Another Blonde Show’s Youth’s Thrills.” Cedar Rapids Republican, March 14, 1927. *
— ” . . . and Louise Brooks, who is said to be Clara Bow’s only rival as cinema’s most ravishing flapper, is a convincing argument in favor of modernism.” – review in Cedar Rapids, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Jackie Coogan is at Granada.” Reno Gazette, March 19, 1927. *
— short article in Reno, Nevada newspaper
Beaton, Donald. “As They Appeal To A Youth.” Film Spectator, March 19, 1927. *
— “On the whole, the picture is one that rates about average as far as goodness, but in general entertainment value, it is far above the average.”
Beaton, Welford. “Just Another Blonde Is Just Another Movie.” and “Good Business to Retain Scene’s Mood.” Film Spectator, March 19, 1927. *
— “Dorothy Mackaill, Louise Brooks, Jack Mulhall and Buster Collier are a quartette of sufficiently capable playes.”
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde At California Tonight.” Salinas Index Journal, March 21, 1927. *
— article in Salinas, California newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” Philadelphia Inquirer, March 22, 1927. *
— “Thrills are added to the vivacious acting of Dorothy Mackaill and Louise Brooks by an airplane ride.” – short review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Photoplay Fare Found In Local Screen Houses.” Philadelphia Public Ledger, March 22, 1927. *
— review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Den blonda faran.” Filmjournalen, March 31, 1927. (Sweden) *
— near full page, illustrated retelling of the story to Just Another Blonde (“The Blonde Danger.”); click here for an English translation
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” The Bioscope, April 7, 1927. (England) *
— capsule review; “Dorothy Mackaill and Louise Brooks both splendidly represent Blondie and Blackie respectively, the latter being a very coquettish girl who is a capital foil to the other.”
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” Kinematograph Weekly, April 7, 1927. (England) *
— capsule review; “Louise Brooks as Diana, and William Collier, jun., as Scotty, also do good work.”
anonymous. “Former Follies Girl in Film.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 16, 1927. *
— article in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings at Picture Houses.” Buffalo Courier-Express, April 18, 1927. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
Banks, Charles Eugene. “Review of the Theaters.” Honolulu Advertiser, April 19, 1927. *
— Brooks is mentioned in review in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde at Mission.” San Jose Evening News, April 20, 1927. *
— article in San Jose, California newspaper
Hughston, Josephine. “Just Another Blonde Appears at the Mission.” San Jose Mercury Herald, April 21, 1927. *
— ” . . . and vivid Louise Brooks is Blackie.” – San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “Another Farce Comes Sunday to California.” San Jose Evening News, April 22, 1927. *
— ” . . . one of the prettiest brunettes in all movieland, Louise Brooks.” – article in San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “Plenty of Thrills, Blonde Kind, Too, In Met’s Picture.” Atlanta Constitution, April 24, 1927. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Another Blonde At Metropolitan, Is Nice Picture.” Atlanta Journal, April 24, 1927. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
W., R. “Blonde Picture Pleases Crowd in Metropolitan.” Atlanta Constitution, April 26, 1927. *
— “Although Miss Mackaill and Mr. Mulhall’s parts are listed as the leading roles, the acting of Louise Brooks and William Collier, Jr., as second roles, has a vital part in the picture and must be given due credit. Their acting was unusually good throughout.” Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Pictures Playing Atlanta This Week.” Weekly Film Review, April 30, 1927. *
— capsule review; “Members of cast get the jazz spirit and ‘put it over’. . . . Younger set well pleased.” – Atlanta, Georgia trade journal
L., C. A. “The Week on the Screen.” Manchester Guardian, May 21, 1927. (England) *
— review in Manchester newspaper
anonymous. “Amusement Notes.” Lowell Sun, June 20, 1927. *
— review in Lowell, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “At the Majestic.” Lima News, July 10, 1927. *
— article in Lima, Ohio newspaper
Lyric Theater. “Just Another Blonde.” Stevens Point Daily Journal , August 27, 1927. *
— article in Stevens Point, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Coney Island Trip Shown in Picture Coming to Rivoli.” Chronicle Telegram, September 3, 1927. *
— article in Elyria, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Moving Pictures.” Daily Gleaner, October 7, 1927. (Jamaica) *
— brief article Kingston, Jamaica newspaper
anonymous. “Just Another Blonde.” The Cinema World, November, 1927. (England) *
— cast and detailed story synopsis without critical commentary
anonymous. “Embassy Theatre.” North China Daily News, November 11, 1927. (China) *
— short article in Shanghai newspaper
L., C. A. “The Week on the Screen.” Manchester Guardian, November 26, 1927. (England) *
— “The principals are four bright young things who make their way through the story in the best traditions of American sprightliness.” – brief review in Manchester newspaper
anonymous. “Die Braut am Scheidewege.” Die Filmwoche, February 29, 1928. (Germany) *
— full page, illustrated article
anonymous. “Die Braut am Scheidewege.” Lichtbild-Buhne, March 20, 1928. (Germany) *
— review in German film publication
Jäger, Ernst. “Die Braut am Scheidewege.” Film Kurier, March 20, 1928. (Germany) *
— short review in Berlin publication
“Die Braut am Scheidewege.” Film Kurier, March 24, 1928. (Germany) *
— quarter page of captioned stills
Tagliche Rundschau, March 25, 1928. (Germany) *
— captioned scene still in Berlin newspaper
H-t., F. “Die Braut am Scheidewege.” Reichsfilmblatt, March 24, 1928. (Germany) *
— short film review
anonymous. “Die Braut am Scheidewege.” Berliner Tageblatt, March 25, 1928. (Germany) *
— capsule review in Berlin newspaper
anonymous. “Die Braut am Scheidewege.” Kinematograph, March 25, 1928. (Germany) *
— film review; Berlin publication
author unknown. B.Z. am Mittag, March 25?, 1928. (Germany)
— review in Berlin newspaper
author unknown. Berliner Nachtausgabe, March 25?, 1928. (Germany)
— review in Berlin newspaper
e. “Vom Film.” Die Welt, April 2, 1928. (Germany) *
— capsule review in Berlin newspaper
anonymous. “Mulhall and Mackaill Feature Comedy Shows Soon at MacGregors.” Petersburg Press, September 28, 1928 *
— article in Alaska newspaper
anonymous. “New Shows at Cinemas.” Cape Times, November 12, 1928. (Union of South Africa) *
— capsule review in Cape Town newspaper
anonymous. “Parigi, che passione!” La Stampa, April 8, 1929. (Italy)
— article
anonymous. “Parigi, oh, che passione!” Il Messaggero, May 4, 1929. (Italy)
— article
Waldman, Harry. Missing Reels. Jefferson, North Carolina, 2000. *
— includes a one and one-half page entry on Just Another Blonde