This page presents an annotated, worldwide bibliography of reviews, articles and other published material related to the 1927 film Rolled Stockings (link to LBS filmography page). This film starred Louise Brooks in the role of Carol Fleming, a college student. Under its American title, documented screenings of the film took place in Australia, British Malaysia (Singapore), Canada, China, Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), Dutch Guiana (Surinam), England, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, New Zealand, and South Africa. Elsewhere, this motion picture was known to have been shown under other language titles including Alles fur mein Madell (Austria); Freres ennemis (Belgium); Vijandelijke Broeders (Belgium); Meias indiscretas (Brazil); Medias Enrolladas (Chile); Medias Enrolladas (Cuba); Studenti i Colffaxu (Czechoslovakia); Válel puncochy (Czechoslovakia); Wend wenna wastu (Estonia); Freres Ennemis (France); Calze rimboccate (Italy); オール持つ手 (Japan); Bruder-Rivalen (Latvia); Freres Ennemis (Luxembourg); Medias enrolladas (Mexico); Wij, moderne studenten (The Netherlands); Gdy mlodosc szumi (Poland); Gole Kolanka (Poland); Tesouros da Juventude (Portugal); and Juventud, divino tesoro (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.]
ROLLED STOCKINGS
released June 18, 1927
Kingsley, Grace. “Monta Bell Writes Story.” Los Angeles Times, March 12, 1927. *
— write-up in film column in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings Unit in Berkeley.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, April 7, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Film Players to Appear in U.C. East Bay Boat Races.” San Francisco Chronicle, April 8, 1927. *
— article in San Francisco, California newspaper
Kingsley, Grace. “Paramount Has Pink Thought.” Los Angeles Times, April 13, 1927. *
— write-up in film column in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Paramount Unit Home from North.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, April 29, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Exhibitor’s Herald, April 30, 1927. *
— synopsis of the film in trade journal
anonymous. “5 New Junior Stars Named in Paramount.” Davenport Democrat And Leader, May 1, 1927. *
— related article in Davenport, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Actor Gets Out of Class and Loses Contest.” Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1927. *
— short article about the making of the film in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Here’s Hotel That Turns Away Guests.” Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1927. *
— short article about the making of the film in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Cherrington, H. E. “Song, Comedy and Dance Dominate Final Vaudeville Bill Under James Management.” Columbus Dispatch, June 13, 1927. *
— review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
A., A. “James.” Ohio State Journal, June 13, 1927. *
— capsule review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
McN., J. “James Bill Good Stuff.” Columbus Citizen, June 13, 1927. *
— “. . . the provoking presence of Louise Brooks.” – review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings Opens Today at Met Theater.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, June 16, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “At The Theaters.” Charleroi Mail, June 16, 1927. *
— short article in Charleroi, Pennsylvania newspaper
Hughston, Josephine. “New Bill at the American Pleases Theatre Patrons.” San Jose Mercury Herald, June 16, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks and James Hall are the featured players.” – San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. ” ‘Stockings’ Film Story Collegiate.” Los Angeles Evening Herald, June 17, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks as the girl in the story, is the same Louise, beaming over with charm. She seems to have improved in her acting since her last picture and seems to carry more assurance in her role.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “College Fun Features New Film at ‘Met’.” Los Angeles Examiner, June 17, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is utterly adorable as Carol Fleming. She is exactly the type college boys swoon over. She displays a sincerity in her work that has been absent from her previous roles. Though this particular part offers little opportunity to show any great acting, she measures up splendidly in the few scenes that border on the emotional.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
Barnes, Eleanor. “Rolled Stockings Unfolds Great Comedy Drama.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, June 17, 1927. *
— “Hall and Arlen do nice work in this production, and Louise Brooks, judging by this film, is destined to go a long way. She has some of Colleen Moore’s qualities with a dash of Florence Vidor thrown in, and a lot of her own distinctive personality.” – article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Whitaker, Alma. “Co-Ed Has Her Day on Screen.” Los Angeles Times, June 17, 1927. *
— “The picture gives us an excellent opportunity to see how young and pretty and self-possessed Louise Brooks is as the fresh-girl, so to speak, who doesn’t quite approve of fresh young men. We see numerous close-ups of her and duly admire her cute black bob and her pleasant facial expressions.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Paramount Juniors are Prominent in Metropolitan Film.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, June 18, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, one of the most popular of the junior stars, is cast as a young university co-ed.” – article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings Picture of Youth, On Howard Screen.” Atlanta Constitution, June 19, 1927. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Youth Picture is Feature Film at Howard Theater.” Atlanta Journal, June 19, 1927. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Granada Bills Comedy Film.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, June 19, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks and Nancy Phillips have a good chance to show their wares.” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Cincinnati Theaters and Parks.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 20, 1927. *
— very brief review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
Rush. “Rolled Stockings.” Variety, June 20, 1927. *
— “The casting of the young stars is fortunate. Miss Brooks, who has done several excellent things, here finds a role for her demure charm, with its tricky suggestion of mild sophistication.”
anonymous. “New Climax Is Introduced in Metropolitan Film.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, June 21, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” Philadelphia Inquirer, June 21, 1927. *
— “The girl in the case is the vivacious Louise Brooks.” – short review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Arcadia.” Philadelphia Public Ledger, June 21, 1927. *
— ” . . . well worth seeing.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Paramount Graduates in Arcadia’s Feature.” Philadelphia Record, June 21, 1927. *
— review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
Hamby, Elmo. “Rolled Stockings Old Theme Well Done at Howard.” Atlanta Constitution, June 21, 1927. *
— review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
Werner, O.E. Wade. “Movie Sidelights.” Washington Post, June 21, 1927. *
— “Few critics of the rolled stockings fad have as keen an eye for defects as the motion picture camera, reports Richard Rosson, director. Rosson jumped enthusiastically into the production of a collegiate film featuring rolled stockings in action and title. Then he discovered that very few women can roll their stockings well enough to photograph The camera seemed a perfect fiend for picking up wrinkles and shadows not ordinarily noticed by the eye. It was necessary to organize a daily ‘roll call’ at which Louise Brooks and the other girls in the cast lined their stockings up for inspection before any film was risked on them.” – instance of syndicated column (Associated Press) in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings with Louise Brooks and the Paramount Junior Stars.” Wichita Beacon, June 24, 1927. *
— full page illustrated article in Wichita, Kansas newspaper
anonymous. “Junior Stars in Film at Lyric.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 26, 1927. *
— article in Richmond, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Movies.” Minneapolis Tribune, June 27, 1927. *
— capsule review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Strand.” New Orleans States, June 27, 1927. *
— “One of the best comedies of college life that has been seen hereabouts in sometime.” – review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Providence Journal, June 27, 1927. *
— review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
Feldkamp, Frances V. “Movie Reviews.” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, June 27, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is the girl; enough of a looker to make any man lose his head and fraternity pin.” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
Frink, Carol. “Delightful Film at the Oriental.” Chicago Herald and Examiner, June 27, 1927. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
K., K. T. “Asbestos.” New Orleans Times-Picayune, June 27, 1927. *
— “And Louise Brooks is so good-looking she doesn’t have to act.” – review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
L., F. “Thrills, Laughs in Pleasure Pirates.” Minneapolis Journal, June 27, 1927. *
— review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
Nie. “The Week’s New Films.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 27, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, as the girl who Simply Has Everything, is the star who acts as the inspiration for the winners . . . .” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
S., C. G. “Strand Picture Is A Corking One.” New Orleans Item, June 27, 1927. *
— “The cast includes Louise Brooks, who was never so charming.” – review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
Taaffe, Agnes. “Movies.” Minneapolis Daily Star, June 27, 1927. *
— ” . . . which co-stars Louise Brooks and James Hall, two personable screen performers who have the ability to hold the interest of the fans throughout six lively reels. . . . Louise Brooks gives a highly diverting performance as the flapper.” – review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
L., J. M. “Rolled Stockings Amusing Picture.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 28, 1927. *
— “Arlen seems the more likable of the two male leads, while Miss Brooks is more convincing than she has ever been before.” – review in Richmond, Virginia newspaper
Reel, Rob. “Arlen and Hall Life-Like in Brother Roles.” Chicago Evening American, June 29, 1927. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Sheekman, Arthur. “Rolled Stockings Is Amusing Trifle, Very Collegiate.” Chicago Daily Journal, June 29, 1927. *
— “Miss Brooks, as you know, is always a lovely ornament for any picture, and more than good enough as an actress.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Tinee, Mae “Title Flaunts Suggestion but Means Nothing.” Chicago Tribune, June 29, 1927. *
— “Two brothers go to the same college and fall for the same girl. [Louise Brooks, can you blame them ?].” – Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” National Board of Review Magazine, July, 1927. *
— capsule review
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings Gives Picture of College Life.” Portland Oregonian, July 1, 1927. *
— article; “Louise Brooks won male and female admiration in The American Venus, A Social Celebrity and Evening Clothes.” – Portland, Oregon newspaper
S., W. R. “Views and Reviews.” Film Mercury, July 1, 1927. *
— “Photography throughout is inferior and jeopardizes the value of the production in the same manner. Had more effort been put forth to lighting on Louise Brooks she could qualify for some attention.” – review in film trade journal
anonymous. “Stage – Music – Photoplay.” Detroit Saturday Night, July 2, 1927. *
— short write-up in weekly Detroit, Michigan entertainment newspaper
anonymous. “Paramount Finishes First Youth Picture.” Exhibitor’s Herald, July 2, 1927. *
— brief article in trade journal
Tinee, Mae “Month Sets High Level for Films.” Chicago Tribune, July 3, 1927. *
— the film is named one of the six best for the preceeding month; “The leads are played brilliantly by Louise Brooks, James Hall and Richard Arlen.” – Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Heffernan, Harold. “The New Movies in Review.” Detroit News, July 4, 1927. *
— “The dark-eyed Louise Brooks, with a flashy, new hair trim, is the destructive siren who infests the snappy little college known as Colfax.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
McCormick, Ella H. “Reel Players.” Detroit Free Press, July 4, 1927. *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Richardson, Charles J. “Lopez Plays at Michigan.” Detroit Times, July 4, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, as usual, is delightful to gaze upon.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Bowman, Marc K. “Louise Brooks Shows Acting Ability in Rivoli Feature.” Portland Oregonian, July 6, 1927. *
— article; “Miss Brooks and Hall are known wherever motion pictures are shown . . . . In the past Miss Brooks has been accused of strutting instead of acting, but it is apparent in this latest picture that she is endeavoring to do less posing, which is a promising move.” – Portland, Oregon newspaper
Service, T.O. “Service Talks.” Exhibitor’s Herald, July 9, 1927. *
— commentary on the film in trade journal
Collins, Bernice. “Peggy Warren to Be One of Stars At Dome Theater.” Santa Monica Evening Outlook, July 10, 1927. *
— review in Santa Monica, California newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings Chuck Full of Vim, Vigor, Pepe and ‘IT’.” The Bee, July 11, 1927. *
— article in Danville, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Bridgeport Telegram, July 11, 1927. *
— brief article in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings Chuck Full of Vim, Vigor, Pep and It.” Bee, July 11, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks and Nancy Phillips do their share in contributing It-isms.” – short article in Danville, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Several Big Stars On Dome Stage This Week.” Venice Evening Vanguard, July 11, 1927. *
— article in Venice, California newspaper
anonymous. “Youth Picture Ends Local Run.” Calgary Daily Herald, July 13, 1927. (Canada) *
— article in Calgary, Alberta newspaper
anonymous. “Jazz, Girls, and Thrills in Rolled Stockings.” Appleton Post-Crescent , July 14, 1927. *
— article in Appleton, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Northshore Offers a Zippy Film Sunday.” Daily Herald, July 15, 1927. *
— article in Chicago-area newspaper serving Arlington Heights, Illinois newspaper
Armstrong, Everhardt. “Brothers Are Rivals For Flirt’s Fancy.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 15, 1927. *
— “The vivacious and flirtatios heoine of Rolled Stockings is Louise Brooks, of Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em Fame . . . .” – article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Youth Film Has Little of Everything.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 16, 1927. *
— brief article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
Ruge, Clara. “Musik, Kunst und Film.” New Yorker Volkszeitung, July 17, 1927. *
— brief write-up in German-language, New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Hose Are Vogue in Youth Film.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 17, 1927. *
— article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings is College Thrill.” Seattle Times, July 17, 1927. *
— “Paramounts ‘youth’ picture, which is now at the Coliseum Theatre, has everything – a thrilling college crew race, some exciting automobile scenes, snappy comedy, a good love story and lots of pep.” – review in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Paramount Junior Stars in Rolled Stockings.” Appleton Post-Cresent, July 18, 1927. *
— article in Appleton, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “This Week in Buffalo’s Theaters.” Buffalo Courier-Express, July 18, 1927. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Comedy Film to be Shown at Kensington.” Buffalo Evening News, July 18, 1927. *
— “The boys fall in love with the same little girl, Carol Fleming, portrayed simply and without feeling by Louise Brooks.” – review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Screen in Review.” Morning Telegraph, July 18, 1927. *
— “Freddy Sagor has written quite a nice little story . . . . Louise Brooks has little to do but she has demonstrated her ability before and need only pray for fat parts.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Children’s Revue Heads Bill at New California.” San Diego Union, July 18, 1927. *
— “Paramount’s youth picture . . . . Louise Brooks, brunette beauty, is the heroine.” – short review in San Diego, California newspaper
anonymous. “Hero Skids in Coliseum Film’s Climax.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 18, 1927. *
— brief article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
S., A. “The New Film.” The World, July 18, 1927. *
— “It is an innocuous college romance, featuring a group of young folk (James Hall, Richard Arlen, Louise Brooks and Nancy Hall) called ‘the Paramount Junior Stars’. . . . Louise Brooks, as the college widow, was diverting and decorative enough to spread havoc on any campus.” – New York City newspaper
Thirier, Irene. “Both College Caper Films, Rolled Stockings Draws Better Than Poor Nut.” Daily News, July 18, 1927. *
— “Rolled Stockings has Louise Brooks – lovely, no, lovlier than ever. . . . You’re going to like this movie and the players in it.” – New York City newspaper
Thompson, Donald. “College Life and Drama Come to Screen.” New York Telegram, July 18, 1927. *
— ” . . . not an especially important picture, but it has its amusing moments.” – New York City newspaper
Waldorf, Wilella. “New Photoplays.” New York Post, July 18, 1927. *
— review in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “At the Paramount.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, July 19, 1927. *
— review in Brooklyn, New York newspaper
author unknown. New York Graphic, July 19?, 1927. (United States)
— “Paramount’s junior stars romp through this playful picture and participate in an exciting regatta, a few romances, a fight, a road house sequence and college dances.” – New York City newspaper
Cannon, Regina. “Rolled Stockings on Screen.” New York American, July 19, 1927. *
— “This is another college story and it is realistic enough to be entertaining. . . . Louise Brooks is seen for the first time in a ‘straight’ role. This child is so smartly sophisticated that it has seldom been her lot to portray anything but baby vamps on the screen. She has an unusual personality which the camera catches and magnifies, dresses snappily and makes the most of her every movie moment.” – New York City newspaper
Cohen Jr., John S. “The New Photoplays.” New York Sun, July 19, 1927. *
— “Anyway, the film seemed a rather slow, if well directed, cheap fiction tale of two brothers, one a fop, the other an athlete, who happened to fall in love with the same girl.” – New York City newspaper
Hall, Mourdant. “Campus Capers.” New York Times, July 19, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, as the girl, is sufficient reason for everything he does.” – New York City newspaper
Oestreicher, J. C. “The New Films.” Brooklyn Daily Times, July 19, 1927. *
— review in New York City newspaper
Pelswick, Rose. “New Pictures on Broadway.” New York Evening Journal, July 19, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is the college cutie with whom both rush.” – New York City newspaper
S., R. “Paramount.” Wall Street Journal, July 19, 1927. *
— ” . . . pert little Louise Brooks was the girl in question.” – review in New York City newspaper
Underhill, Harriette. “On the Screen.” New York Herald Tribune, July 19, 1927. *
— “Now, one feels that Louise Brooks naturally belongs in a picture with that name, and the producers evidently felt that way about it, too.” – New York City newspaper
Elliott, James M. “Rolled Stockings Average.” Daily Mirror, July 20, 1927. *
— ” . . . manages to be pleasant, mildly absorbing and sufficiently accurate for the purposes of the picture. . . . Louise Brooks looks remarkably like Clara Bow, though she lacks the famed pep of our national flapper.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Musical Comedy, Drama and Motion Pictures.” Musical Courier, July 21, 1927. *
— brief review of New York City screening and accompanying stage attraction
anonymous. “Amusement Notes.” Lowell Sun, July 22, 1927. *
— review in Lowell, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “At Loew’s Theatre.” The Standard, July 23, 1927. (Canada) *
— article in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “James Hall and Louise Brooks Stars of Youth Movie at Virginian Half.” Charleston Daily Mail, July 24, 1927. *
— article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” Film Daily, July 24, 1927. *
— capsule review; “Louise Brooks has a lot of personality and gets over effectively with little to do.”
anonymous. “At Loew’s Theatre.” Montreal Gazette, July 24, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “Newman – Rolled Stockings.” Kansas City Star, July 24, 1927. *
— “We are to see Louise Brooks in the stockings, which should be interesting. Miss Brooks has built up a following since her debut in The American Venus . . . .” – article in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Capitol.” Hartford Courant, July 25, 1927. (United States)
— review in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Motion Picture Reviews.” Kansas City Times, July 25, 1927. *
— review subtitled “At Last the Movies Achieve a College Picture That Is Not a Surprise to Those Who Have Been to College – It’s At the Newman.” in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Pictures Playing Atlanta This Week.” Weekly Film Review, July 25, 1927. *
— capsule review; “Well told story, well acted.” – Atlanta, Georgia trade journal
A., E. W. “Nina and Vladimir Fine dance Feature At Loews Theatre.” Montreal Herald, July 26, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings is Hit at Virginian.” Charleston Gazette, July 26, 1927. *
— article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Un très bel acte de danse, au Loews, cette semain. Le grande film Rolled Stockings.” La Patrie, July 26, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in French-language Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters Last Night.” Pittsburgh Press, July 26, 1927. *
— capsule review in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
Morgan-Powell, S. “College Picture at Loew’s Improvement on Usual Campus Story.” Montreal Daily Star, July 26, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “Film: Rolled Stockings.” Billboard, July 30, 1927. *
— “The cast includes Junior Stars James Hall, Louise Brooks and Richard Arlen. They are acceptable, no more.”
anonymous. “Opinions on Pictures.” Motion Picture News, July 30, 1927. *
— “These boys are brothers and both fall in love with the pretty co-ed, played with becoming pep and sparkle by Louise Brooks.” – review, with five scene stills, in trade journal
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” Moving Picture World, July 30, 1927. *
— review in trade publication; “It is a better told story than most of the college type, in which James Hall, Richard Arlen and Louise Brooks do excellent work.”
anonymous. “Toto Headlines New Proctor Bill.” Newark Star-Eagle, July 30, 1927. *
— “. . . . Louise Brooks the college beauty . . . .” – article in Newark, New Jersey newspaper
C., O. “The Current Cinema.” New Yorker, July 30, 1927. *
— short review; “James Hall, Richard Arlen, and Louise Brooks are most heavily concerned in the thing and they are labelled ‘Junior Stars’ by their employers. The ‘Junior’ is O.K.”
Harrison, P. S. “Rolled Stockings – with Louise Brooks, Richard Arlen and James Hall.” Harrison’s Reports, July 30, 1927. *
— short review in trade publication; “Pretty good entertainment for the hot weather – just a light comedy drama of college life . . . . Louise Brooks plays the heroine well.”
anonymous. “At the Isis.” Topeka State Journal, July 30, 1927. *
— brief article in Topeka, Kansas newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” Screen Secrets, August, 1927. (United States)
— ” . . . brings to the screen another of the college stories which have been so popular with audiences recently.”
anonymous. “The Screen.” Indianapolis Star, August 1, 1927. *
— review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Time, August 1, 1927. *
— capsule review
anonymous. “Offerings at Local Theaters.” Washington Post, August 1, 1927. *
— “Paramount’s junoir stars are present – we see most of Louise Brooks, James Hall and Richard Arlen . . . . The performances of all are par excellence.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Socks Diverts in Mild Way.” Washington Times, August 1, 1927. *
— “The leading role is borne by Louise Brooks and the part could have been better cast. Miss Brooks has the bad habit of stalking through her screen parts like an automaton and her face is devoid of emotion under all circumstances.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
S., H. “Rolled Stockings at Metropolitan.” Washington Herald, August 1, 1927. *
— “James Hall and Richard Arlen do well as the brothers, while Louise Brooks appears just enough to know that she is as good as usual.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings A Zippy, Peppy Picture.” Helena Independent, August 3, 1927. *
— short article in Helena, Montana newspaper
R., M. E. “Paramount Junior Stars in College Film at Majestic.” Grand Rapids Press, August 8, 1927. *
— review in Grand Rapids, Michigan newspaper
Soanes, Wood. “Morris Gunsky Entertains at the Grand Lake Stage.” Oakland Tribune, August 8, 1927. *
— capsule review in Oakland, California newspaper
W., D. “Grand Lake Has Rollicking Show.” Oakland Post-Enquirer, August 8, 1927. *
— ” . . . adorable Louise Brooks.” – review in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “The Arcade.” Daily Courier, August 9, 1927. *
— article in Connellsville, Pennsylvania newspaper
Sherwood, Robert E. “The Silent Drama.” Life, August 11, 1927. *
— ” . . . a surprisingly nice comedy . . . the characters are of importance, and they are nicely represented by the adroit Louise Brooks.”
Lorentz, Pare. “Judging the Movies.” Judge, August 13, 1927. *
— near full page review; ” . . . a perfect picture of ordinary undergraduate life in the American state university.”
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings at Granada; Two Films Held Over.” San Francisco News, August 15, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks plays the part of Carol Fleming. She isn’t particularly pretty and her acting is not out of the ordinary.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Bristol, Edith. “New Film Stars Roll Their Own Now.” San Francisco Call and Post, August 15, 1927. *
— “It is a worthwhile picture.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Gillaspey, A. F. “Brothers Fight to Win Co-Ed.” San Francisco Bulletin, August 15, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is charming as ever.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Jones, Idwal. “Granada Films Allow Choice.” San Francisco Examiner, August 15, 1927. *
— ” . . . and with the help of some very handsome youths and pretty Louise Brooks.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
O., H.H. “Stage and Screen.” Ann Arbor Times News, August 15, 1927. *
— “The three stars, Louise Brooks, James Hall and Richard Arlen are so thoroughly likeable and the story so different from the usual line of college bunk, that Rolled Stockings proves to be a delightful bit of cinema entertainment.” – review in Ann Arbor, Michigan newspaper
Beaton, Welford. “Rolled Stockings Is a Poor Picture.” Film Spectator, August 20, 1927. *
— review – “There is not a single good performance in it.”
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Waukesha Daily Freeman, August 24, 1927. *
— article in Waukesha, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Noted Singers at California with Fun Film.” Berkeley Daily Gazette, August 27, 1927. *
— “Rolled Stockings is a real youth story.” – Berkeley, California newspaper
anonymous. “Moviegrams.” Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, August 27, 1927. *
— article in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Daily Californian, August 29, 1927. *
— brief review; “James Hall, Richard Arlen and the pert Louise Brooks form the triangle.” – University of California, Berkeley student newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” Motion Picture, September, 1927. *
— capsule review with scene still; “A college story with a new twist, Rolled Stockings is a frothy strip of celluloid which holds the interest throughout.”
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” Photoplay, September, 1927. *
— capsule review with picture; “James Hall, Richard Arlen and the pert Louise Brooks for the triangle.”
anonymous. “At the Strand.” Auburn Citizen, September 3, 1927. *
— article in Auburn, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” The Bioscope, September 8, 1927. (England) *
— capsule review; “Fair programme picture as a second attraction.”
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” Kinematograph Weekly, September 8, 1927. (England) *
— capsule review; “Louise Brooks acts like a demure Clara Bow and gives a very promising performance, that does not suffer from immaturity.”
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings on Lenox Bill Tonight.” Hartford Courant, September 11, 1927. *
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Vaudeville and Film Program at Theater Today Promises a Treat.” Visalia Morning Delta, September 18, 1927. *
— article in Visalia, California newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings Is Really Good Story.” Toronto Star, September 20, 1927. (Canada) *
— brief review in Toronto, Ontario newspaper
Mason, Lawrence. “Rolled Stockings.” Globe and Mail, September 20, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Toronto, Ontario newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Vidette-Messenger, September 21, 1927. *
— review in Valparaiso, Indiana newspaper
Lusk, Norbert. “The Screen in Review: College Capers.” Picture-Play, October, 1927. *
— capsule review; “Louise Brooks is unusually trim and clean cut.”
anonymous. “Director Rosson Loses Rolled Stockings Cast.” Flint Journal, October 1, 1927. *
— article in Flint, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stocking Film of Youth Is Hawaii Offering.” Honolulu Advertiser, October 9, 1927. *
— Brooks is mentioned in article in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
G. C. “Princess.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, October 9, 1927. *
— review in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks Plays Sunday at liberty in Rolled Stockings.” News-Palladium, October 14, 1927. *
— article in Benton Harbor, Michigan newspaper
L., L. de. “Cronicas Cinematograficas.” Excelsior, October 28, 1927. (Mexico) *
— review in Mexico City newspaper
anonymous. “In Movieland.” Manitoba Free Press, November 21, 1927. (Canada) *
— “As the girl, Louise Brooks is a true-to-life flapper of the campus.” – review in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
Payá, Eduardo. “El Traje de Etiqueta.” Cinelandia, December 1927. *
— capsule review in Spanish-language film journal
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings at Palace Today.” Syracuse Herald, December 1, 1927. *
— article in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Port Arthur News, February 8, 1928. *
— article in Port Arthur, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Topical Pictorial Review of Irish and General Interest.” Irish Independent, February 15, 1928. (Ireland) *
— captioned photo in Dublin newspaper
anonymous. “Rolled Stockings.” The Cinema World, March, 1928. (England) *
— cast and detailed story synopsis without critical commentary
L., C. A. “The Week on the Screen.” Manchester Guardian, March 10, 1928. (England) *
— brief mention in film column; ” . . . and a smart American comedy, Rolled Stockings, with Miss Louise Brooks and others of Paramount’s younger set.” – Manchester newspaper
anonymous. “La Paramount, que estrana hoyen el Splendid Medias Enrolladas.” El Mercurio, April 29, 1928. (Chile) *
— article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Sheboygan Press, May 31, 1928. *
— article in Sheboygan, Wisconsin newspaper
“Medias Enrolladas.” Carteles, September 2, 1928. (Cuba) *
— one page of stills and text
anonymous. “Round the Bioscopes.” Cape Times, October 2, 1928. (Union of South Africa) *
— very brief article in Cape Town newspaper
Marks, Bill. “After Six in Warren.” Warren Tribune, October 31, 1928. *
— review in Warren, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Programa de espectaculos.” El Imparcial, July 14, 1929. (Spain) *
— brief write-up in Madrid newspaper