Pages of Life [Unseen]

A lost film. On 22 June 1922 the Kinematograph Weekly reported that ‘People who believe the Embankment to be deserted at 4.30 a.m. would have been surprised the other morning if they had seen quite a large crowd highly interested in some scenes which were being taken for a new film, “Pages of Life.” Adelqui Millar, the well-known actor-producer, is the author of the story which he is also producing.’ On 17 August the same publication mentioned that the film ‘company has been in trouble with the police, as a result of taking night scenes in Cadogan Square. The night scenes in question are said to be particularly fine, however, and one of the features of the film.’ On 23 November the same journal reprinted an undated quote, from The People, noting that the film is ‘a story of London played in London’s streets and squares, well photographed and excellently acted by the three principals – Evelyn Brent in a dual role, Luis Hildago and Richard Turner – a combination of humour and pathos cleverly blended.’