Might mention that I have DVD-R programs I designed, of both TELL IT TO THE MARINES, and WEST POINT, along with many, many others!
I just wrote a big review of PETER PAN (1924), on another board, and decided to post it on this one as well. Here it is:
PETER PAN (1924) Giant's Review:
Well, I finally sat down and watched this film last evening. The first feature length adaption of the classic tale made in Hollywood. Pleased to say that I really liked this surprisingly little remembered, (though it was a major hit at the time), 1924 Paramount pictures extravaganza allot!
I'm thrilled to say this is one Paramount Silent, which is not locked up and hidden away in some stuffy warehouse somewhere, collecting an army of dust! It is available for all to see, and it can still captivate the imagination of viewer's!
J. M. Barrie's famous stage play springs to life on screen, as it never had before, and perhaps as it never would again?
The unflappable Ernest Torrence, as Captain James Hook! Hey, you just know it's got to be good! The production value is lavish. The movie is very well made, and beautifully photographed!
The picture is enchanting, on several levels. It is a wonderful fantasy, just as the fable was first conceived. I felt that the Director Herbert Brenon stayed pretty true to the original story, and gave an outstanding effort! Most of the main characters performances are quite subtle, and not the least bit over the top.
The film is filled with genuine emotion, as well as the fantasy element. Maybe Peter is still to young to admit his growing love for Wendy, but He still self appoints himself as Her personal protector.
Some of the special effects are truly extraordinary for the day. "Tinker Bell" looks quite remarkable. While Wendy's abode assembling itself, is impressive. The restoration found on the Kino DVD release, is top notch too! The print is absolutely razor sharp, with very few artifacts!
The musical score by Philip Carli, conducting the Flower City Orchestra, is excellent most of the time! Again another plus! Carli is definitely an underrated fellow, when it comes to Silent film accompaniment. Companies like Kino, Milestone, and Image, would be wise to employ his services more often!
I really wish that He had been given the assignment on BEYOND THE ROCKS (1922), or Even THE SAGA OF GOSTA BERLING (1924). As both DVD releases offer rather disappointing scores.
Hard to believe that Betty Bronson who was actually a very stunning woman, could be made to look like "The Little Boy Who Never Grows Up" so convincingly! Pretty amazing! Of course Mary Brian, and Esther Ralston, were both great beauties.
Likewise Anna Mae Wong, as Tiger Lilly, isn't hard to look at either.
There are a few oddities here and there. For instance the part of Nana, is not played by a real dog! Rather it is someone in a custom? I guess that they wanted to remain true to the original stage production? Also Peter is apparently an American, in this version, as well?
This film is just all around great fun! I have to say I honestly enjoyed it much more, than I was expecting! I am very happy to now have this picture on DVD, and I would recommend this version highly to collectors!
Joan is so cute. Its from 1928.
Might mention that I have DVD-R programs I designed, of both TELL IT TO THE MARINES, and WEST POINT, along with many, many others! 
Hard to believe that Betty Bronson who was actually a very stunning woman, could be made to look like "The Little Boy Who Never Grows Up" so convincingly! Pretty amazing! Of course Mary Brian, and Esther Ralston, were both great beauties. 
Likewise Anna Mae Wong, as Tiger Lilly, isn't hard to look at either. 
She honestly died too young I think.