Chalk Marks (1924)
Drama | 14 September 1924
Director:
John G. AdolfiWriter:
Frank E. WoodsCinematographers:
Charles Kaufman, Joseph WalkerProduction Company:
Peninsula StudiosChalk Marks was one of four feature films produced by Peninsula Studios in the first six months of 1924, as noted in the 22 November 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review. Others included The Wise Virgin and The Girl on the Stairs (1924, see entries), and Let Women Alone (1925, see entry). Items in the 22 June 1924 Los Angeles Times and 12 July 1924 Moving Picture World indicated that Chalk Marks was currently in production at Peninsula’s studio in San Mateo, CA, a suburb of San Francisco, CA. A news brief in the 16 August 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review noted that the picture had recently been completed. According to the 6 September 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review, a test screening occurred earlier that month at the Balboa Theatre in San Francisco. Theatrical release followed on 14 September 1924. The 13 September 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review described the film as “the picturization of Frank Woods’ life-long study of humanity.”
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this picture on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021. ...
Chalk Marks was one of four feature films produced by Peninsula Studios in the first six months of 1924, as noted in the 22 November 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review. Others included The Wise Virgin and The Girl on the Stairs (1924, see entries), and Let Women Alone (1925, see entry). Items in the 22 June 1924 Los Angeles Times and 12 July 1924 Moving Picture World indicated that Chalk Marks was currently in production at Peninsula’s studio in San Mateo, CA, a suburb of San Francisco, CA. A news brief in the 16 August 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review noted that the picture had recently been completed. According to the 6 September 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review, a test screening occurred earlier that month at the Balboa Theatre in San Francisco. Theatrical release followed on 14 September 1924. The 13 September 1924 Exhibitors Trade Review described the film as “the picturization of Frank Woods’ life-long study of humanity.”
The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) included this picture on its list of Lost U.S. Silent Feature Films as of February 2021.
The window of Herbert Thompson's memory reveals the unrequited love of Angelina Kilbourne, whom Herbert discarded in his youth for the wealth and social prominence of Ann Morton. While Angelina pursues the teaching profession and performs many good deeds, Herbert rises to become district attorney and the father of two children, Bert and Virginia. In defense of his sister's honor, Bert kills a man in a notorious roadhouse, and Angelina persuades Herbert to resign his office to defend his son. In later years Bert succeeds in the business world, returns home, and prevents a "progress-minded" school administration from ousting Angelina, now aged. Angelina is further rewarded by the betrothal of Bert to his schooldays' sweetheart, Betty ...
The window of Herbert Thompson's memory reveals the unrequited love of Angelina Kilbourne, whom Herbert discarded in his youth for the wealth and social prominence of Ann Morton. While Angelina pursues the teaching profession and performs many good deeds, Herbert rises to become district attorney and the father of two children, Bert and Virginia. In defense of his sister's honor, Bert kills a man in a notorious roadhouse, and Angelina persuades Herbert to resign his office to defend his son. In later years Bert succeeds in the business world, returns home, and prevents a "progress-minded" school administration from ousting Angelina, now aged. Angelina is further rewarded by the betrothal of Bert to his schooldays' sweetheart, Betty Towner.
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