This page presents an annotated, worldwide bibliography of reviews, articles and other published material related to the 1926 film Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em (link to LBS filmography page). Under its American title, documented screenings of the film took place in British Malaysia (Singapore), Canada, China, Czechoslovakia, England, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, New Zealand, Scotland, and South Africa. Elsewhere, this motion picture was known to have been shown under other-language titles including Amalos y dejalos (Argentina); Se corrió una fija (Argentina); Zwei Madel und ein Mann (Austria); Een Galant uitstaller (Belgium); Amal-as e deixal-as (Brazil); Láska ’em a odejít ’em (Czechoslovakia); Het Meisje van ‘t Warenhaus (Dutch East Indies); Oekesed võisfejad (Estonia); Le galant etalagiste (France); 百貨店 (Japan); Le galant Etalagiste! Liebe im Warenhaus! (Luxembourg); Het Meisje Van ‘T Warenhuis (The Netherlands); Meisjes die je Vergeet (The Netherlands); Kobieto nie grzesz (Poland); Amá-las e deixá-las (Portugal); and ¡Amalos & y déjalos! (Spain).
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 Alaska (if it was), as well as in Latin America, eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and Asia.]
LOVE ‘EM AND LEAVE ‘EM
released December 6, 1926
Lusk, Norbert. “Jolson-Griffith Suit Interests.” Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1926. *
— segment about production of the film in article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Young Girl Finds New Path to Fame and Stardom in Pictures.” Mansfield News, November 10, 1926. *
— Brooks is mentioned in article about Dorothy Matthews in Mansfield, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Stage – Music – Photoplay.” Detroit Saturday Night, November 27, 1926. *
— short write-up in weekly Detroit, Michigan entertainment newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Exhibitor’s Herald, November 27, 1926. *
— film synopsis
anonymous. “Knickerbocker Bill Combines Life and Pep.” Nashville Banner, November 28, 1926. *
— article in Nashville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Love Em and Leave Em Is Feature Film at Knickerbocker All Week.” Nashville Tennessean, November 28, 1926. *
— “Miss Brooks scores a triumph.” – article in Nashville Tennessee newspaper
Heffernan, Harold. “The New Movies in Review.” Detroit News, November 29, 1926. *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
McCormick, Ella H. “Reel Players.” Detroit Free Press, November 29, 1926. *
— “There are some excellent close-ups of Louise Brooks’ famous dancing legs.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Richardson, Charles J. “Fair Comedy at Michigan.” Detroit Times, November 29, 1926. *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Harris, Genevieve. “Whiteman’s Band and a Clever Picture.” Chicago Evening Post, November 30, 1926. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Tinee, Mae. “Great Little Picture with Fancy Trimmings on View at Chicago.” Chicago Tribune, November 30, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks is ideal in the role of hard-boiled, lying man-eating Janie.” – Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Reel, Rob. “Chicago Bill the Best Ever, According to Rob.” Chicago Evening American, December 1, 1926. *
— “It’s an example of a little idea that was made into a great deal.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Sheekman, Arthur. “Whiteman’s Concert and Pleasant Film on Bill at Chicago.” Chicago Daily Journal, December 1, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, whose gifts as an actress include a boyish sort of beauty and a sophisticated smile, is the bad girl.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Galax Theater Has Pleasing Feature This Week.” Birmingham News, December 3, 1926. *
— brief review in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
Better Films Committee of Birmingham. “Better Films.” Birmingham News, December 3, 1926. *
— “A most human picture, with swift, real action behind the lightness of treatment. Good for high school age and over.” – capsule review in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
anonymous. “Circus at Keith’s.” Trenton Times, December 3, 1926. *
— brief review in Trenton, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “Strand.” Evening Bulletin, December 4, 1926. *
— article in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Arkansas Gazette, December 5, 1926. *
— brief review in Little Rock, Arkansas newspaper
anonymous. “Theme Of Film At Galax Modern Love-Making.” Birmingham Age-Herald, December 5, 1926. *
— article in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Providence Journal, December 5, 1926. *
— review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “At the Crossroads of the World.” Sonntagsblatt Staats-Zeitung und Herold, December 5, 1926. *
— full page illustrrations in German-language New York City newspaper
Tinee, Mae. “November’s Six Best Photoplays.” Chicago Tribune, December 5, 1926. *
— “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em is one of the snappiest little comedy dramas of the season. Full of human interest. Splendidly directed. Acted beautifully.” – Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings at Picture Houses.” Buffalo Courier-Express, December 6, 1927. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Empire Theater.” Portland Evening Express, December 6, 1926. *
— brief article in Portland, Maine newspaper
Cruikshank, “Herb.” “Impressions of New Pictures.” Morning Telegraph, December 6, 1926. *
— “Acting honors go to Evelyn Brent. There is little left over for Louise Brooks and Arthur Donaldson.” – New York City newspaper
Herzog, Dorothy. “Comedy Drama Film.” Daily Mirror, December 6, 1926. *
— ” . . . a featherweight comedy drama that should register with the public because of the fine work done by the principals and its amusing gags. . . . Louise Brooks gives the best performance of her flicker career as the selfish, snappily dressed, alive number – Janie. Miss brooks sizzles through this celluloider, a flapper lurer with a Ziegfeld figure and come-on eyes.” – New York City newspaper
Kary, A. S. “Toto Is Supreme on New Program at Keith Theater.” Dayton Journal, December 6, 1926. *
— capsule review in Dayton, Ohio newspaper
Pelswick, Rose. “New Pictures on Broadway.” New York Evening Journal, December 6, 1926. *
— “Anyway, the film is amusing, with both Evelyn and Louise doing good work.” – New York City newspaper
Underhill, Harriette. “On the Screen.” New York Herald Tribune, December 6, 1926. *
— “We liked Louise Brooks as Janie, the selfish sister.” – New York City newspaper
Waldorf, Wilella. “New Photoplays.” New York Post, December 6, 1926. *
— short review in New York City newspaper
Zimmerman, Katherine. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em at the New Paramount.” New York Telegram, December 6, 1926. *
— “The comely person of Miss Brooks is always restful for the tired business orb that does not seek beyond, and Miss Brent helps out quite a bit with the acting.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “What the Press Agents Say.” Waterbury Republican, December 7, 1926. *
— review in Waterbury, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “The New Film.” Brooklyn Daily Times, December 8, 1926. *
— review in New York City newspaper
author unknown. New York Graphic, December 8?, 1926. (United States)
— “Frank Tuttle directed the picture and has interpolated some highly amusing touches.” – New York City newspaper
Cohen Jr., John S. “Picture Plays and Players.” New York Sun, December 8, 1926. *
— “The real surprise of the film is Louise Brooks. With practically all connoisseurs of beauty in the throes of adulation over her generally effectiveness, Miss Brooks has not heretofore impressed anyone as a roomful (as Lorelei says) of Duses. But in Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em, unless I too have simply fallen under her spell, she gives an uncannily effective impersonation of a bad little notion counter vampire. Even her excellent acting, however, cannot approach in effectiveness the scenes where, in ‘Scandals’ attire, she does what we may call a mean Charleston.” – New York City newspaper
Creelman, Eileen. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Made Into Screen Story.” New York American, December 8, 1926. *
— ” . . . an hour of genuine entertainment. . . . Louise Brooks is learning to act. This picture finds her giving a real characterization far more convincing than Evelyn Brent’s And for the first time she uses her Follies training in a solo dance.” – New York City newspaper
Dickstein, Martin. “The Cinema Circuit.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, December 8, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, as usual, is nice to look at, and that about sums up the quality of her Janie Walsh.” – review in New York City newspaper
Fred. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” Variety, December 8, 1926. *
— “The cast has three featured members – Evelyn Brent, Lawrence Gray and Louise Brooks. It would have been just as well to have reversed the order of the names, for Louise Brooks, playing an entirely unsympathetic role . . . , runs away with the picture.”
Hall, Mourdant. “The Gambling Shop Girl.” New York Times, December 8, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks is an interesting type, but her acting in this film is not exactly studious, nor can she be for an instant accused of submerging her personality in that of the character.” – New York City newspaper
Martin, Quinn. “The New Film.” The World, December 8, 1926. *
— review in New York City newspaper
McGowen, Roscoe. “Store Clerks’ Drama Bundle of Keen Lines.” Daily News, December 8, 1926. *
— “Director Tuttle has managed to present Louise Brooks in a role to which she lends some conviction as well as ornamentation. . . . all very well and entertainingly done.” – New York City newspaper
Ruge, Clara. “Theater und Musik.” New Yorker Volkszeitung, December 9, 1926. *
— brief mention in German-language, New York City newspaper
anonymousl. “New York Store is Background for Film Plot.” Los Angeles Times, December 10, 1926. *
— short article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Snappy Comedy to be Seen Today at Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, December 10, 1926. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Barnes, Hal. “For the Xmas Film Shopper Theaters Compete With Bargains.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, December 11, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, the direct antithesis of Clara Bow in coloring, but as vivacious as any ingenue yet offered on the silver sheet, is again welcomed back to the Metropolitan in this picture.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Busby, Marquis. “Virtue is Its Own Reward.” Los Angeles Times, December 11, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks pouts quite distractingly as the spoiled, younger sister.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
Goss, Gregory. “Girls in ‘Love ‘Em’ Film Rout Old Traditions.” Los Angeles Examiner, December 11, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks is cast as the gold digging younger sister, and her acting shows improvement over previous efforts.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
Price, Guy. “Riotous Glee in Picture at Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Evening Herald, December 11, 1926. *
— ” . . . cleverly portrayed by Louise Brooks.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
Rorke, Hal. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Opens at Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, December 11, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks has the sweet and low business, and very sweet and very low she is. Her contribution, as Mame’s sister, Janie, is the nearest approach to a heavy which this entirely different film boasts, and that is not forgetting Osgood Perkins’ fine work as the petty larceny race tout.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
S., P. “Bright Comedy at Met.” Los Angeles Record, December 11, 1926. *
— “Evelyn Brent is nominally starred in Love Em and Leave Em, but the work of Louise Brooks, suave enticing newcomer to the Lasky fold, stands out most. The flippant, self-centered little shop girl is given sly and knowing interpretation by MIss Brooks, who is, if memory serves aright, a graduate of that great American institute of learning, the Follies.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “All is Quiet at The Movies This Week.” Kansas City Star, December 12, 1926. *
— “Miss Brooks is the selfish sister and for once has a real part. As the baby vamp in the leather goods she ogles her sister’s bean in the hope he will introduce her to the handsome floorwalker. It is something of a novelty to find Miss Brooks in leather goods. Most directors have been putting this former Follies beauty in trunks.” – review in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” Wichita Beacon, December 12, 1926. *
— full page illustrated article in Wichita, Kansas newspaper
Feldkamp, Frances V. “Movie Reviews.” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, December 12, 1926. *
— “Louise’s dancing is a welcome contrast to the character’s petty grafting.” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Motion Picture Reviews.” Kansas City Times, December 13, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks does another of her flapper parts and is a good deal more realistic than the widely heralded Clara Bow. Miss Brooks uses the dumb bell rather than the spit-fire method. But she always gets what she wants.” – review in in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
Herbert, Hake. “Missouri.” St. Louis Times, December 13, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, the sister who is responsible;e for all of her sorrow, personifies the popular conception of a modern flapper with faultless accuracy. Her so-called ‘million dollar’ legs contribute materially to this portrayal.” – review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
Nie. “The Week’s New Films.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 13, 1926. *
— brief review; “Louise Brooks, Lawrence Gray and Evelyn Brent are excellent as everyday department store clerks.” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
W. Jr., R. “The Weekly News Reel.” New York Herald Tribune, December 13, 1927. *
— short item in film column; “Though the screen version of Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em can hardly be set down with any justice as a film achievement, it did manage to accomplish one thing. It has silenced, for the time being at least, the charge that Louise Brooks cannot act. Her portrayal of the predatory shop girl of the Abbott-Weaver tale was one of the bright spots of recent film histrionism.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Paramount Film at Met Offers Modern Ideas.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, December 14, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks . . . an alluring little flirt . . . .” – article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Metropolitan Opus Reunites Two Good Pals.” Los Angeles Times, December 14, 1926. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Madison.” Peoria Journal, December 14, 1926. *
— review in Peoria, Illinois newspaper
L., J.M. “Colonial Picture is Above Average.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, December 14, 1926. *
— “With the dynamic appeal of Louise Brooks, the acting of Evelyn Brent, the appearance of Lawrence Gray, and capable direction of Frank Tuttle, it holds its own. . . . Miss Brooks and Mr. Gray are not outstanding actors, but they are pleasing in this picture.” – review in Richmond, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “In Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Its the Kid Sister Who Steals Mame’s Beau.” Appleton Post-Cresent, December 16, 1926. *
— article in Appleton, Wisconsin newspaper
Kreisman, Louise. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em At the Metropolitan.” Daily Bruin, December 16, 1926. *
— “To Louise Brooks go the acting laurels of the picture.” – review in UCLA student newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em at Capitol.” Hartford Daily Times, December 18, 1926. *
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Opinions on Pictures.” Motion Picture News, December 18, 1926. *
— “The acting is thoroughly in spirit with the high jinks, particularly as contributed by Louise Brooks as the vamp and Evelyn Brent as the heroine.” – review, with five scene stills, in trade journal
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” Moving Picture World, December 18, 1926. *
— review in trade publication; “Louise Brooks has the more colorful role as the flapper sister and makes full use of her opportunities.”
Chartier, Roy. “Film: Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” Billboard, December 18, 1926. *
— “Janie Walsh, played graphically by Louise Brooks, is that type of young woman whose affections flit from this man to that, whose popularity is judged by looks, not sense, and whose respect for the same ways of living is as low as her disrespect for fairness is high.”
Harrison, P. S. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em – with Evelyn Brent, Lawrence Gray and Louise Brooks.” Harrison’s Reports, December 18, 1926. *
— short review in trade publication; “There is charm throughout this picture because of the youthfulness of the principal players . . . . Louise Brooks, as the young flapper, is convincing.”
anonymous. “Palace.” Bridgeport Post, December 19, 1926. *
— article in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” Film Daily, December 19, 1926. *
— capsule review; “Louise Brooks easily the biggest attraction in the cast.”
anonymous. “Louise Brooks Here First Half.” Knoxville Journal, December 19, 1926. *
— article in Knoxville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. Knoxville News Sentinel, December 19, 1926. *
— brief article in Knoxville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em is Native Play.” News and Observer, December 19, 1926. *
— article in Raliegh, North Carolina newspaper
Adams, Carl B. “Photoplay Reviews.” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 20, 1926. *
— “The characterization, though, is excellent, made all the more so by the painstaking work of Evelyn Brent and Louise Brooks as the sisters. The former retains sympathy without being superhumanly saintly; the later, besides being a ravishing beauty, gives a deft portrayal of an utterly selfish and superficial creature.” – review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Black Bottom Contest at Palace Tonight.” Bridgeport Post, December 20, 1926. *
— brief review in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Rustic Fun Holds Sway In New Bill at Orpheum.” Daily Oklahoman, December 20, 1926. *
— ” . . . is one of those comedies filled with plenty of modern day spice that gets across . . . . The plot thickens in approved manner several times during the picture, but never intrudes to spoil the remarkably clever acting of all concerned.” – capsule review in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “Capitol.” Hartford Daily Courant, December 20, 1926. *
— review in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “The New Pictures.” Indianapolis Star, December 20, 1926. *
— “The principals are all well cast. Miss Brooks doing an especially good piece of work. She has what is perhaps her best role in this picture and takes full advantage of her opportunity.” – review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Love Em and Leave Em – Apollo.” Indianapolis News, December 20, 1926. *
— review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Current Pictures in Brief Review.” Oregon State Journal, December 20, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks, playing the ‘kid vamp’ part . . . ..” – brief review in Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “When the Cat’s Awat – Then the Mice Will Play.” Wheeling Register, December 20, 1926. *
— article in Wheeling, West Virgina newspaper
Aston, Frank. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” Cincinnati Post, December 20, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks has that style of pulchritude that can keep a man’s attention of her drawmaw and keep him thinking of Louise only.” – review in Cincinnati, Ohio 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
Bowman, Marc K. “Stage Play Wins on Screen.” Portland Oregonian, December 21, 1926. *
— “Miss Brooks is quite acceptable as the flighty, impressionable Janie. It wouldn’t be surprising if some day they made an actress out of that young woman.” – Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “California Screen Offering Sucess as Spoken Play.” Venice Evening Vanguard, December 22, 1926. *
— review in Venice, California newspaper
anonymous. “Gotham Picture Is At the California.” Santa Monica Evening Outlook, December 23, 1926. *
— article in Santa Monica, California newspaper
anonymous. “Love Formulae Discussed in Howard Comedy.” Atlanta Constitution, December 26, 1926. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Love Em and Leave Em is Howard Film.” Atlanta Georgian, December 26, 1926. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em New Kinema Film.” Fresno Bee, December 26, 1926. *
— short article in Fresno, California newspaper
anonymous. “Stage Hit Gets Ovation as Motion Picture.” Santa Rosa Press Democrat, December 26, 1926. *
— article in Santa Rosa, California newspaper
anonymous. “Two Wichita Girls Star in Miller Films; Kansas Has Detective Dog Tale.” Wichita Eagle, December 26, 1926. *
— write-up in article in 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. “Comedy Drama on Capitol Bill.” Sacramento Union, December 27, 1926. *
— ” . . . this story of two sisters is said to become a thing of absorbing interest.” – Sacramento, California newspaper
M. G. O. “Hard Boiled Generation Pictured at the Howard.” Atlanta Journal, December 28, 1926. *
— review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Alexander Film is of Absorbing Interest.” Glendale Daily Press, December 28, 1926. *
— article in Glendale, California newspaper
anonymous. “Comedy at Karlton.” Philadelphia Inquirer, December 28, 1926. *
— “As such it affords amusement and succeeds in creating a good number of laughs. Many of the pieces of music from the play have been mustered to the use of the picture and aid in preserving the illusion of the original.” – capsule review in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Photoplay Attractions.” Philadelphia Public Ledger, December 28, 1926. *
— brief review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Story of Two Sisters Who Were Troubled.” Philadelphia Record, December 28, 1926. *
— review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
C., W. T. “Loew’s Palace.” Memphis Commercial Appeal, December 28, 1926. *
— review in Memphis, Tennessee newspaper
Wills, Ridley. “At the Theatres.” Memphis Press Scimitar, December 28, 1926. *
— short review in Memphis, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Movieland Notes.” News-Sentinel, December 29, 1926. *
— short article in Fort Wayne, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “National Offers Good Comedy.” San Jose Evening News, December 29, 1926. *
— article in San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “At The Theaters.” Cedar Rapids Republican, December 30, 1926. *
— article in Cedar Rapids, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “On Stage and Screen.” Utica Daily News, December 30, 1926. *
— brief article in Utica, New York newspaper
Hughston, Josephine. “National Offers Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” San Jose Mercury Herald, December 30, 1926. *
— “Louise Brooks is splendid as Janie.” – San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Daily Kennebec Journal, December 31, 1926. *
— article in Kennebec, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “National Offers Comedy Film.” San Jose Evening News, December 31, 1926. *
— article in San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “It’s Been a Lean Year in Movies, Say Critics.” Reno Gazette, January 1, 1927. *
— ” . . . and hints of considerable promise in Louise Brooks’ bit in Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” – mentioned in article in Reno, Nevada newspaper
anonymous. “Pictures Playing Atlanta This Week.” Weekly Film Review, January 1, 1927. *
— review; “The title refers quite pointedly to the methods and practices of Louise Brooks as Janie Walsh, a most attractive little ‘gold digger’.” – Atlanta, Georgia trade journal
anonymous. “Louise Brooks is Boston Star.” Boston Daily Advertiser, January 2, 1927. *
— ” . . . the flapperish Louise Brooks . . . .” – article in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “What Theaters Have to Offer.” Quincy Herald-Whig, January 2, 1927. *
— article in Quincy, Illinois newspaper
Pollack, Leona. “The New Movies.” Omaha World Herald, January 2, 1927. *
— “No other person than Louise Brooks, however, instills the spice in this concoction. Decidedly the flapper she is intended to characterize, Miss Brooks uses her accomplishments to advantage. She is a capricious young lady, with a knowledge of getting what she wants when she wants it. Not so convincing are the roles taken by Evelyn Brent and Lawrence Gray.” – review in Omaha, Nebraska newspaper
anonymous. “Today at Theaters.” Albany Times-Union, January 3, 1927. *
— review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em New Film Comedy of Gotham Life.” Boston Daily Advertiser, January 3, 1927. *
— “Miss Brent and Miss Brooks are well contrasted types in this new metropolitan life comedy.” – article in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em at The Boston.” Boston Post, January 3, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is an eye-arresting little figure as Janie.” – review in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Parkway.” Wisconsin State Journal, January 3, 1927. *
— brief article in Madison, Wisconsin newspaper
B., N. H. “Keith-Albee Palace.” Ohio State Journal, January 3, 1927. *
— capsule review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
E., L. “Clever Team and Toto.” Columbus Dispatch, January 3, 1927. *
— capsule review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
J., L. D. “At the Capitol.” Des Moines Register, January 3, 1927. *
— review in Des Moines, Iowa newspaper
McNulty, John. “Good Film On Palace Bill.” Columbus Citizen, January 3, 1927. *
— brief review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Love Em and Leave Em Amuses at Mark Ritz.” Albany Evening News, January 4, 1927. *
— brief review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em at Keith’s Boston.” Boston Herald, January 4, 1927. *
— ” . . . enacted with admirable restraint by Evelyn Brent, Lawrence Gray and Louise Brooks.” – Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “The Orpheum.” Daily Courier, January 4, 1927. *
— article in Connellsville, Pennsylvania newspaper
H., W. H. “At The Theaters.” Knickerbocker Press, January 4, 1927. *
— brief review in Albany, New York newspaper
B., D. W. “Films of the Week.” Boston Evening Transcript, January 5, 1927. *
— “Part of it is due to the felicitous directing of Mr. Frank Tuttle. More than a little of it may be traced to the mimetic skill of Evelyn Brent and Louise Brooks as the two sisters.” – Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Love and Leave ’em Is Appealing Picture.” Lansing State Journal, January 7, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is the little lady with the ‘come-hither’ look in her eyes.” – review in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Mice Play Havoc in Love ‘Em, Leave ‘Em.” Lansing Capital News, January 8, 1927. *
— article in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
Patton, Peggy. “Gunners for Thrills Offered Sensation.” Wisconsin News, January 8, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, wore one of silk and lace – mostly lace.” – brief article in Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em a Good Comedy.” Modesto News-Herald, January 9, 1927. *
— short preview article in Modesto, California newspaper
anonymous. “Laugh Seasons Open.” San Antonio Light, January 9, 1927. *
— article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “At The Movies This Week.” San Antonio Express, January 10, 1927. *
— review in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
Cohn, Gene. “1926 – Lean Year in the Movies.” Daily News, January 10, 1927. *
— ” . . . hints of considerable promise in Louise Brooks hit in Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” – mention in instance of syndicated article in Frederick, Maryland newspaper
Gillaspey, A. F. “Good Comedy and Novelty at Granada.” San Francisco Bulletin, January 10, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is well cast. She makes an ideal charmer of the flapper type . . . .” – San Francisco, California newspaper
L., H. (Lang, Harry). “Love’ Em is Pleasing Picture.” San Francisco Examiner, January 10, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks as the flapper sister practically runs away with the show.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
S., S. N. “Gorillas, Flappers at The Wisconsin.” Milwaukee Leader, January 10, 1927. *
— “There is only one original thing in this picture. That is that the younger does not repent and, as far as we know, continues to be the life of the party for the sugar papas.” – review in Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper
Swint, Curran D. “Granada, California Screens Reflect Hilarious Comedies.” San Francisco News, January 10, 1927. *
— “With Evelyn Brent as the wisecracking Mame, Louise Brooks as Janie, her younger sister, to whose net all was fish, and Lawrence Gray as Bill Billingsley, in love with Mame, but ensnared by Janie, and the other roles in very capable hands, the piece has been excellently cast.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Warren, George C. “Love’ Em and Leave ‘Em is Granada Card.” San Francisco Chronicle, January 10, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is bright and attractive as Janie, which fortunately covers the needs of the case, for Miss Brooks does not shine as an actress . . . .” – San Francisco, California newspaper
anonymous. “Comedy Offers Laugh at Strand, Modesto.” Modesto News-Herald, January 11, 1927. *
— ” . . . enacted with admirable restraint by Evelyn Brent, Lawrence Gray and Louise Brooks.” – short review in Modesto, California newspaper
anonymous. “Arcadia.” Wilmington News, January 11, 1927. *
— short article in Wilmington, Delaware newspaper
anonymous. “Laugh Week Bills Offered On Screen In Local Theaters.” Marion Daily Chronicle, January 15, 1927. *
— article in Marion, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Love and Leave ‘Em Is Film at Embassy.” Baltimore American, January 17, 1927. *
— article in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Embassy Has Love ‘Em Leave ‘Em.” Baltimore News, January 17, 1927. *
— article with accompanying image of Brooks and Lawrence Gray in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Two Girls Starred At Embassy.” Baltimore Post, January 12, 1927. *
— review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Film Features.” Baltimore Sun, January 18, 1927. *
— capsule review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Binghamton Press, January 20, 1927. *
— brief article in Binghamton, New York newspaper
R., M. E. “Clever Chinese Troupe Tops Good Bill at Keith’s.” Grand Rapids Press, January 24, 1927. *
— brief review in Grand Rapids, Michigan newspaper
“You Can Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em If You Know Your Stuff.” Classic, February, 1927. (United States)
— full page of illustrations and text
Orndorff, Marguerite. “Love Em and Leave Em.” Educational Screen, February 1927. *
— “The somewhat shopworn tale of the self-sacrificing elder sister, the heedless younger one, and the palpitating lover who can’t decide between them. Adequately presented by Evelyn Brent, Louise Brooks, and Lawrence Gray.” – capsule review in trade journal
anonymous. “Olympic Theatre.” Jewish Criterion, February 4, 1927. *
— Louise Brooks is referenced in article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania publication
anonymous. “Frank Tuttle’s Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Centre Attraction.” The Citizen, February 5, 1927. (Canada) *
— one of two short articles in Ottawa, Quebec newspaper
anonymous. “Famous Laugh Hit Screened At American.” Oakland Post-Enquirer, February 5, 1927. *
— article in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “The New Films.” The Citizen, February 7, 1927. (Canada) *
— “Evelyn Brent is surprisingly good as Mame, the department store clerk, while Louise Brooks, while still a little immature, is a dazzling screen figure who is destined to reach stardom.” – review in Ottawa, Quebec newspaper
anonymous. “Piccadily Theater.” Democrat & Chronicle, February 7, 1927. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Is Gripping Film.” Rochester Evening Journal & Post Express, February 7, 1927. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
Soanes, Wood. “American Screen Offers ‘Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” Oakland Tribune, February 7, 1927. *
— capsule review in film column; Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Evelyn Brent is Star at Virginian.” Charleston Gazette, February 8, 1927. *
— article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Programs at Photoplay Theaters.” Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph, February 8, 1927 *
— two articles (regarding Olympic and Regent theater screenings) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters Last Night.” Pittsburgh Press, February 8, 1927. *
— brief review in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Comes to Regent Screen.” San Mateo Times, February 11, 1927. *
— brief article in San Mateo, California newspaper
anonymous. “Laughs Linger Longer In Love’Em And Leave ‘Em.” Casa Grande Valley Dispatch, February 18, 1927. *
— article in Casa Grande, Arizona newspaper
anonymous. “Love Em and Leave Em at Strand.” Chillicothe Constitution, February 19, 1927. *
— brief article in Chillicothe, Missouri newspaper
M., A. V. “Cabrillo Film Is Sparkling.” San Diego Sun, February 23, 1927. *
— “Two sisters, the elder portrayed by Evelyn Brent, and the younger by captivating Louise Brooks, get along with the audience.” – review in San Diego, California newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em – Romantic Comedy.” Motion Picture, March, 1927. *
— capsule review with scene still
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em, with Stellar Cast, at Pastime Theater.” Bakersfield Californian, March 2, 1927. *
— article in Bakersfield, California newspaper
anonymous. “Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em at Ozark Through Tues.” Fayetteville Daily Democrat, March 7, 1927. *
— article in Fayetteville, Arkansas newspaper
anonymous. “Granada Has Comedy Drama Stage Hit as Film Feature.” Santa Barbara Daily News, March 12, 1927. *
— article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “She ‘Loves ‘Em an’ Leaves ‘Em.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, March 13, 1927. *
— “Evelyn Brent, Lawrence Gray and Louise Brooks are co-featured.” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Black Bottom.” The Bee, March 14, 1927. *
— article in Danville, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Attractions at the Theaters.” Santa Barbara Daily News, March 14, 1927. *
— ” . . . just a simple story transferred to the screen with good taste and enacted with admirable restraint by Evelyn Brent, Lawrence Gray, and Louise Brooks.” – review in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters: What the Press Agents Say.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, March 14, 1927. *
— ” . . . while Louise Brooks is the little lady with the ‘come-hither’ look in her eyes.” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Love Em Movie is Comedy Showing at Quimby Theater.” Zanesville Signal, March 14, 1927. *
— article in Zanesville, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters: What the Press Agents Say.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, March 15, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks plays Janie, the flapper who fools and forgets.” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Love ’em and Leave ’em Combines Comedy and Drama.” Bee, March 17, 1927. *
— article in Danville, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Screen and Stage Attractions Here.” Daily News, March 19, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is the little-lady with the come-hither look in her eyes.” – article in Frederick, Maryland newspaper
Elodie. “At the Theaters.” Daily Californian, March 21, 1927. *
— brief review in University of California, Berkeley student newspaper
anonymous. “Love’ Em and Leave ‘Em.” The Bioscope, March 24, 1927. (England) *
— capsule review; ” . . . while the minx of a sister is quite well played by Louise Brooks.”
anonymous. “Love’ Em and Leave ‘Em.” Kinematograph Weekly, March 24, 1927. (England) *
— capsule review; “Louise Brooks in the easier role of vamp does well.”
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Frederick Post, March 25, 1927. *
— brief article in Frederick, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Paramount Picture At Strand Theatre.” Boise Capital News, March 27, 1927. *
— article in Boise, Idaho newspaper
anonymous. “In Movieland.” Manitoba Free Press, March 28, 1927. (Canada) *
— “Louise Brooks, a rather unusual studio type, has the role of the disagreeable little girl and she plays it with a sort of feline grace. She is kittenish at all times, even when she shows her claws.” – review in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
anonymous. “Love ’em and Leave ’em a Native Play.” Helena Independent, April 3, 1927. *
— short article in Helena, Montana newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks in Love ’em and Leave ’em.” Indiana Evening Gazette, April 14 1927. *
— article in Indiana, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Earle.” Washington Post, May 9, 1927. *
— review in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Screen Offerings.” Post-Standard, May 22, 1927. *
— article in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Post-Standard, May 23, 1927. *
— short review in Syracuse, New York newspaper
Fimus. “Love’ Em and Leave ‘Em.” The Cinema World, August, 1927. (England) *
— cast and detailed story synopsis without critical commentary
L., C. A. “The Week on the Screen.” Manchester Guardian, September 3, 1927. (England) *
— write-up included in article in Manchester newspaper
anonymous. “Capitol Theatre.” Irish Times, September 20, 1927. (Ireland) *
— short article in Dublin, newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Sheboygan Press, October 4, 1927. *
— brief review in Sheboygan, Wisconsin newspaper
L., C. A. “The Week on the Screen.” Manchester Guardian, November 3, 1927. (England) *
— “It has the advantage, beyond its generic qualities, of introducing picturegoers to Louise Brooks, a young Paramount ‘discovery’ who is certainly going to be a star one day.” – brief review in Manchester newspaper
anonymous. “Portland Stars Stunt Flier in Feature Movie.” Portland Evening Express, February 24, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks, the dark haired screen player of late vintage is in one of the supporting roles.” – brief article in Portland, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “The Isis Theatre.” North China Daily News, August 1, 1929. (China) *
— article in Shanghai, China English-language newspaper
anonymous. “Do You Remember?” Zanesville Signal, March 14, 1947. *
— “20 Years Ago Today – Evelyn Brent, Louise Brooks and Lawrence Grey were starring in Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em at the Quimby Theater.” – brief item in Zanesville,Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Film Notes – Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em.” Pacific Film Archive, September 30, 1979. *
— brief program notes from the PFA Film Series “Two Rare Comedies from the Twenties!” – Berkeley, California
anonymous. “Film Notes – Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em.” Pacific Film Archive, March 15, 1981. *
— brief program notes from the PFA Film Series “The American Films of Louise Brooks” – Berkeley, California
Thomas, Kevin. “Love ‘Em, Leave ‘Em at Silent Movie.” Los Angeles Times, July 3, 1991. *
— brief article; “The star is Evelyn Brent, but the picture is stolen by Brooks as Brent’s amoral and selfish younger sister.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
Miriam. “Film reviews: Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em.” Century Baby , circa 2001. (England) *
— review of a screening at the NFT in London
Hoeppner, Klaus. City Girls. Berlin: Bertz + Fischer, 2007. *
— contains a two page chapter on the film; Brooks also appears on the front and back covers of the book