This page presents an annotated, worldwide bibliography of reviews, articles and other published material related to the 1925 film The Street of Forgotten Men. This American film includes Louise Brooks in an uncredited role of an unnamed moll (a gangster’s girlfriend). More about the film, including the various titles the film was shown under in the United States and around the world, can be found on the LBS filmography page.
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. As such, 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 links reside on the Louise Brooks Society, while others reside elsewhere on the web.
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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 May 2026. [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 and Hawaii, as well as in Latin America, eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and Asia.]
THE STREET OF FORGOTTEN MEN
premiered July 19, 1925 / released August 24, 1925
anonymous. “Forgotten Men Roles Assigned.” New York Daily News, April 1, 1925. *
— brief article in New York City newspaper
Allen, Kelcey. “Amusements.” Women’s Wear (Daily), April 2, 1925. *
— brief related article
Dickstein, Martin. “Slow Motion.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 19, 1925. *
— related article in which the author visits the set
anonymous. “Herbert Brenon’s New Paramount Filmplay Started in New York.” Los Angeles Illustrated Daily News, April 22, 1925. *
— newspaper article about the making of the film
Underhill, Hariet. “Herbert Brenon Proves a Versatile Director.” New York Herald Tribune, April 26, 1925. *
— newspaper article about the making of the film
anonymous. “screen Notes.” New York Herald Tribune, May 2, 1925. *
— “Louise Brooks, one of the Ziegfeld beauties from Louis the 14th, will have a part in Herbert Brenon’s production of The Street of Forgotten Men.”
anonymous. “From a Camera Platform In the Astoria Studio.” New York Times, May 3, 1925. *
— article about the making of the film in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Film Shorts.” Billboard, May 9, 1925. *
— brief write-up in film column: “Working under the direction of Herbert Brenon, who is making The Street of Forgotten Men at the Paramount Long Island Studios, are: Percy Marmont, Mary Brian, Neil Hamilton, Riley Hatch, Josephine Deffry, Dorothy Walters, John Harrington and Juliet Brenon, daughter of the late Algernon Brenon, music critic of The Telegraph and niece of Director Brenon. The cast also includes Lassie, canine movie star.”
Herzog, Dorothy. “Miracle of Love Lures.” Daily Mirror, May 12, 1925. *
— related article in New York City newspaper
Motion Picture News, May 16, 1925. *
— includes four stills from the film
anonymous. “Herbert Brenon Had the Best of Advice.” New York Herald Tribune, May 17, 1925. *
— related newspaper article about the making of the film
anonymous. “Film Monte Carlo Casino.” New York Times, May 17, 1925. *
— related article about the making of the film in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Brenon Proves His Interest in Realism.” New York Herald Tribune, June 21, 1925. *
— related newspaper article about the making of the film
“Cripples Fresh Every Hour.” Movie Weekly, June 27, 1925. *
— one page of captioned scenes
anonymous. untitled. Philadelphia Inquirer, June 28, 1925 *
— syndicated newspaper article, “A print of Herbert Brenon’s latest production, The Street of Forgotten Men, was shown recently to a group of movie executives at the Paramount Long Island studio, and it is said it created a sensation. Not since The Miracle Man, according to these experts, has a motion picture revealed such pathos, artistic realism and tender love.”
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Film Progress, midsummer 1925. *
— capsule critique in film journal
anonymous.“Hunter’s Point Undertaker Drives Hearse As ‘Philadelphia Kitty’ Is Buried—On Astoria Movie Lot.” Brooklyn Daily Star, July 3, 1925. *
— newspaper article about the making of the film
anonymous. “Movies in Manhattan.” Brooklyn Daily Times, July 19, 1925. *
— article in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Theater, Musik & Kunst.” New Yorker Volkszeitung, July 19, 1925. *
— brief write-up in German-language, New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Rivoli-Theater.” Sonntagsblatt Staats-Zeitung und Herold, July 19, 1925. *
— brief write-up in German-language, New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Old Bowery Days Pictured at Rivoli.” New York American, July 20, 1925. *
— “Almost as fascinating as its setting, partly because of its setting. But some credit must go to the cast, the director and the story.” – review in New York City newspaper
Day, Dorothy. “Herbert Brenon Contributes Absorbing Film at Rivoli.” Morning Telegraph, July 20, 1925. *
— “An absorbing story, done by a cast of people who really know how to act and directed in a skillful manner by Herbert Brenon.” – review in New York City newspaper (review repeated in July 26th edition)
Moviegoer, The. “Picture Plays and Players.” New York Sun, July 20, 1925. *
— “The acting is exceptional.” – review in New York City newspaper
R., W. “The New Films.” The World, July 20, 1925. *
— “We could not summon any fierce enthusiasm over this melancholy matter. It does not bother much with the subtleties of sorrow nor cry its heart out quietly. It sighs for sympathy in bulk.” – review in New York City newspaper
Underhill, Harriette. “On the Screen.” New York Herald Tribune, July 20, 1925. *
— “Everyone in the cast gave an excellent performance.” – review in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “More of the Bowery’s Chicanery Comes to Light.” New York Post, July 21, 1925. *
— review in New York City newspaper: “… might be carelessly mistaken for anti-beggar propaganda.”
anonymous. “Unreeling the Films.” New York Telegram, July 21, 1925. *
— (author is Katherine Zimmerman) “The result is an excellent motion picture on exhibition at the Rivoli. It has humanity, sentiments, drama, atmosphere and love. And it has Percy Marmont in the best bit of acting he has done yet.” – review in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “The Bowery and Afterward.” New York Times, July 21, 1925. *
— “This picture just misses being a notable one.” – long review in New York City newspaper
Herzog, Dorothy. “Remarkable Photoplay.” Daily Mirror, July 21, 1925. *
— “Every now and then, a picture comes to the silver sheet. Such a picture plays the Rivoli this week.” – review in New York City newspaper
Spain, Mildred. “Marmont Wears High Hat and Tin Cup in Rivoli Film.” Daily News, July 21, 1925. *
— “The Street of Forgotten Men dips into the dark pools of life. It shows you the beggars of life — apologies to Jim Tully — and in showing them it shows them up.” – review in New York City newspaper
Miles, Connie. “Reel Reviews.” New York Evening World, July 21, 1925. *
— “A gripping story of the sordid side of life up to Broadway’s Forties . . . one of those too rare offerings that have everything to be desired in a film production.” – review in New York City newspaper
Dickstein, Martin B. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, July 22, 1925. *
— “This is a film which misses by inches being Herbert Brenon’s proudest accomplishment…. ”
Fred. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Variety, July 22, 1925. *
— “. . . won’t stand the crowds on their heads, but it will do to play in the bigger houses as well as the smaller ones.”
anonymous. “Bowery Yarn on Rivoli Screen.” New York Evening Journal, July 23, 1925. *
— “There are some excellent scenes of the Bowery of two decades ago in this production, and in general the settings are good.” – review in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “East Liberty Cameraphone.” Jewish Criterion, July 24, 1925. *
— article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania publication
anonymous. “Street of Forgotten Men at Poli’s Vaudeville.” Bridgeport Telegram, July 25, 1925. *
— article in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
Burney, Donald. “The Street of Forgotten Men Has Story Quality and It Is Splendidly Produced.” Review, July 25, 1925. *
— review in New York City newspaper
Harrison, P. S. “The Street of Forgotten Men – with Percy Marmount, Mary Brian and Neil Hamilton.” Harrison’s Reports, July 25, 1925. *
— “It is probable that the picture will satisfy over-sentimental people, but it is doubtful if it will appeal to the cultured classes.” – brief review in trade publication
anonymous. “Reputation Is Made In Three Pictures.” Pittsburgh Gazette Times, July 26, 1925. *
— article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanian newspaper
M., W. W. “Street of Forgotten Men.” Cleveland Plain-Dealer, July 27, 1925. *
— (author is W. Ward Marsh) “Here is quality melodrama approximating the worth of The Miracle Man, and of somewhat the same theme.” – review in Cleveland, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Street of Forgotten Men.” TIME, July 27, 1925. *
— “Percy Marmont gives an especially good performance, the detail is excellent, the entertainment fair.”
anonymous. Chicago American, July 28, 1925. *
— “The picture without being in any ways notable is fairly good entertainment.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Current Programs in Photoplay Theaters.” Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph, July 28, 1925. *
— two articles (regarding two local screenings) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “In The Pittsburgh Theaters.” Pittsburgh Post, July 28, 1925. *
— review in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters Last Night.” Pittsburgh Press, July 28, 1925. *
— short review in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
Harris, Genevieve. Chicago Evening Post, July 28, 1925. *
— “It is an entertaining picture to watch and is sufficiently out of the ordinary to be very interesting.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Nangle, Roberta. “You’ll Like This Tale of Bowery Underworld.” Chicago Tribune, July 28, 1925. *
— “It is a startling tale of Bowery life, of the soiled, tawdry ladies and broken men of the underworld. . . . Direction and photography are splendid, making the movie decidedly worth seeing.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Wood, Polly. “Percy Marmont Plays Role of Good-Bad Beggar in Film.” Chicago Herald, July 28, 1925. *
— “And it is expertly good entertainment, to say nothing of educational, save for the final ten minutes of the story.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Stinson, Eugene. “Percy Marmont Is Begging on Street of Forgotten Men.” Chicago Daily Journal, July 29, 1925. *
— “Percy Marmont is striking as the uneasy, but prosperous beggar…. Mary Brian, Neil Hamilton and many others help make the picture interesting.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Musical Comedy, Drama and Motion Pictures.” Musical Courier, July 30, 1925. *
— brief review of New York City screening and accompanying stage attraction
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Screenland, August 1925. *
— capsule review
anonymous. “Pre-release Reviews of Features.” Motion Picture News, August 1, 1925. *
— ” . . . the support is all that could be desired.” – review in trade journal
Sandburg, Carl. Chicago Daily News, August 1, 1925. *
— “For the picture seems to take us behind the scenes and show us how street beggars live and work and fake….” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
S., T. “Moving Pictures.” New Yorker, August 1, 1925. *
— (author is Theodore Shane) capsule review: “There is a depth of imagination to The Street of Forgotten Men. It is a story with vast possibilities in dramatic irony and character portrayal….”
Sewell, C. S. “Paramount Offers Very Out-of-the-Ordinary Story of the Underworld That Should Please Majority.” Moving Picture World, August 1, 1925. *
— “This story is decidedly impressive, out-of-the-ordinary and interesting and we believe that it will be quite generally liked.” – review in trade journal
anonymous. “The Low Down on the Picture.” Motion Pictures Today, August 1, 1925.
— review in trade journal
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Film Daily, August 2, 1925. *
— “Percy Marmont as a fake cripple beggar adds a choice one to the select list of outstanding character-creations of the screen.” – capsule review in trade publication
anonymous. “Picture at Colonial Has Unusual Appeal.” Dayton Journal, August 2, 1925. *
— review in Dayton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Underworld Story In Film At Stanton.” Philadelphia Inquirer, August 4, 1925. *
— review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “New Films Shown on Local Screens.” Philadelphia Public Ledger, August 4, 1925. *
— “It is really a better picture.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Drama of Underworld of Stirring Quality.” Philadelphia Record, August 4, 1925. *
— “At last we have a stirring drama of the underworld…. The outstanding figure in the cast is that of ‘Easy Money Charlie,’ a part played by Percy Marmont with consummate skill.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Exhibitor’s Trade Review, August 8, 1925. *
— “The support is excellent.” – review in trade journal
anonymous. “Quick Stuff on Pictures for Busy Showman.” Motion Pictures Today, August 8, 1925.
— capsule review in trade journal
anonymous. “Story of N.Y. Fakers Shown.” San Francisco Chronicle, August 8, 1925. *
— article in San Francisco, California newspaper
anonymous. “Lyceum.” Duluth Herald, August 10, 1925. *
— review in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters.” Duluth News Tribune, August 10, 1925. *
— review in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters.” Free Press, August 10, 1925. (Canada) *
— brief write-up in Manitoba, Winnipeg newspaper
J., I. “Bowery Film Wins Audience.” San Francisco Examiner, August 10, 1925. *
— (author is Idwal Jones) “Marmont can make any picture pleasing, and does well in this unaccustomed role.” – review in San Francisco, California newspaper
Burrows, Dudley. “Granada’s New Feature Tops Unholy Three.” San Francisco Call and Post, August 10, 1925. *
— “Perhaps it is because The Street of Forgotten Men is more legitimately dramatic, and less frankly melodramatic than The Unholy Three.” – review in San Francisco, California newspaper
Evans, Dorothy. “Senator Offers Clever Picture.” Sacramento Union, August 10, 1925. *
— “The theme goes deeper than the average motion picture.” – review in Sacramento, California newspaper
Gillaspey, A. F. “Marmont Gives Wonderful Performances in Granada Film.” San Francisco Bulletin, August 10, 1925. *
— “For fine dramatic detail, for unusualness, for giving us a glimpse into a world we never see and into the other sides of characters we simply pass in pity on the streets, The Street of Forgotten Men is a photoplay revelation.” – review in San Francisco, California newspaper
Swint, Curran D. “Special Programs at California, Granada and Warfield.” San Francisco News, August 10, 1925. *
— “Here we have an underworld drama, stark and naked in its picturing of the beggars and fakers who prey on the public in the name of charity and the particular events figuring in the lives of two of them.” – review in San Francisco, California newspaper
Warren, George C. “Best Available Films Offered Screen Fans – Greater Movie Season.” San Francisco Chronicle, August 10, 1925. *
— “The Street of Forgotten Men, to which Herbert Brenon has lent the magic of his skill at direction, his ability to poeticize even the most sordid theme.” – review in San Francisco, California newspaper
Dickstein, Martin B. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, August 12, 1925. *
— “All of this has been very capably picturized by Herbert Brenon, but a large share of the credit must go to the convincing acting of Percy Marmont and the difficult role of Easy Money Charlie.”
anonymous. “Brenon Always Strikes for Realism.” Washington Times, August 15, 1925. *
— article in Washington D.C. newspaper
Carroll, Carroll. “The Reel Stuff.” Judge, August 15, 1925. *
— “The Street of Forgotten Men is to a certain extent a de-hokumized Miracle Man.” – critical notice included in round-up of new releases
Service, T. O. “Service Talks: Two Unchecked Reports on Street of Forgotten Men.” Exhibitor’s Herald, August 15, 1925. *
— two reports on the film; one is by Douglas Hodges, and one by Martin J. Quigley.
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men at the Howard.” Atlanta Constitution, August 16, 1925. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Wichita Eagle, August 16, 1925. *
— article in Wichita, Kansas newspaper
anonymous. “Street of Forgotten Men Decided Hit at Capitol; Manuel Scores on Stage.” Davenport Democrat And Leader, August 17, 1925. *
— review in Davenport, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings at Local Theaters.” Washington Post, August 17, 1925. *
— “The Street of Forgotten Men is not likely to be forgotten soon itself. The story told by this picture is one of the most amazing ever unfolded. It is the kind of story that haunts you long afterward.” – review in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Palace – The Street of Forgotten Men.” Washington Star, August 17, 1925. *
— “Percy Marmont, as a bogus crippled beggar . . . has a role that is more closely akin to his great interpretation of Mark Sabre in If Winter Comes than any since the Hutchinson novel was put upon the screen. All of which means that this artist again has an excellent role for the display of his rare genius.” – review in Washington D.C. newspaper
H., H. S. “Street of Forgotten Men An Out-of-Ordinary Drama.” Washington Herald, August 17, 1925. *
— review in Washington D.C. newspaper
R., J. “Palace – Forgotten Men.” Washington Times, August 17, 1925. *
— ” . . . this rather obvious story becomes close to being a classic of its kind.” – review in Washington D.C. newspaper
Collier, Bert. “Amusements.” Atlanta Georgian, August 18, 1925. *
— review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Rivoli.” Patterson Morning Call, August 19, 1925. *
— article in Patterson, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Exhibitor’s Herald, August 22, 1925. *
— capsule notice
anonymous. “Pictures Playing Atlanta This Week.” Weekly Film Review, August 22, 1925. *
— “Paramount has given us another Miracle Man in this story of powerful heart appeal and drama.” – review in trade journal
Talley, Alma. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Movie Weekly, August 22, 1925. *
— ” . . . a film of real artistic merit, but it is sordid.” – short review
anonymous. “Percy Marmount’s Newest Movie Slated At Rialto.” Charleston Daily Mail, August 23, 1925. *
— article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Gotham’s Bowery of Year’s Ago.” Charleston Gazette, August 23, 1925. *
— article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
Jungmeyer, Jack. “Here’s a Movie With Dramatic Theme.” Charleston Daily Mail, August 23, 1925. *
— syndicated article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Strand.” Minneapolis Journal, August 23, 1925. *
— article in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Film Recalls Old Life in Bowery.” San Antonio Light, August 23, 1925. *
— article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “New Story of Underworld Is Filmed.” San Antonio Light, August 23, 1925. *
— article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Strand.” Minneapolis Morning Tribune, August 24, 1925. *
— review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “At the Movies This Week.” San Antonio Express, August 24, 1925. *
— “The Street of Forgotten Men is no ‘honey-dripping’ screen romance, yet this realistic and gripping story of the New York underworld has a love story far more life-like than the average, and introduces a set of characters and a theme entirely away from the usual kind.” – review in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
Taafe, Agnes. “Strand.” Minneapolis Daily Star, August 24, 1925. *
— “A rather startling picture is on at the Strand theater for the week beginning today…. an unusual picture as to subject matter and one ably directed by Herbert Brenon, who has not missed a single opportunity for presentation of real dramatic situations. Percy Marmont is the star of this picture and in it he does the best thing to date in his screen career, playing admirably with Mary Brian and Neil Hamilton.” – review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Loew’s Downtown.” Toronto Globe, August 24, 1925. (Canada) *
— brief article in Toronto, Ontario newspaper
anonymous. “Vaudeville Well Balanced With Bizarre Bowery Film.” Toronto Star, August 25, 1925. (Canada) *
— review in Toronto, Canada newspaper
Marzoni, Pettersen. “Picture Reviews.” Birmingham News, August 25, 1925.
— “There are a lot of big moments in the film….” – review in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
C., S. L. “Metropolitan Has Notable Picture.” Baltimore Daily Post, August 26, 1925. *
— “There’s no use mincing words about it. Nobody’ll ever forget The Street of Forgotten Men….” – short review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
D., Q. E. “For Film Fans.” Baltimore Evening Sun, August 26, 1925. *
— “The ending is perfect. Percy Marmont is quite fine as Charley – probably the best thing he’s done…. Herbert Brenon’s direction is all that it should be.” – review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
Gallery God. “Percy Marmont is Rialto Film Star.” Charleston Daily Mail, August 28, 1925. *
— review in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Underworld Movie Version at Queen.” Galveston Daily News, August 30, 1925. *
— article in Galveston, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Found Begging Profitable.” Louisville Post, August 29, 1925. *
— article in Louisville, Kentucky newspaper
anonymous. “Phoney Cripple Reveals Tricks of ‘Profession’.” Los Angeles Evening Express, August 31, 1925. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Marmont Metropolitan Star.” Los Angeles Times, August 31, 1925. *
— “And there was a little rowdy, obviously attached to the ‘blind’ man, who did some vital work during her few short scenes. She was not listed.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Deceitful methods of pan-handling exposed in film.” Louisville Courier-Journal, August 31, 1925. *
— short related article in Louisville, Kentucky newspaper
anonymous. “New Twist Given Bowery Story In California Film.” Santa Barbara Daily News, August 31, 1925. *
— review in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
author unknown. Los Angeles Herald, August 31, 1925.
— ” . . . it will go down as one of those rare films, beloved of the true blue fan, that contain such a wealth of choice parts as to make of nearly every player an outstanding artist.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Boyd, Leonard. “Old Bowery Seen at Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Examiner, August 31, 1925. *
— “Herbert Brenon has striven for realism but not morbidness. His interpretation throughout is sincere even to avoiding a sugar-coated ending.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
B., N. H. “Grand.” Ohio State Journal, August 31, 1925. *
— capsule review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
O., F. P. “James.” Columbus Citizen, August 31, 1925. *
— “Marmont does some good work in a Jekyll-Hyde character.” – review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
Starr, Jimmy. “Marmont Wins Honors in Well Directed Play.” Los Angeles Record, August 31, 1925. *
— “You will like and enjoy the production.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Willis. H. B. K. Illustrated Daily News, August 31, 1925. *
— “The Street of Forgotten Men at the Metropolitan is Herbert Brenon at his usual. It is not a great picture like Peter Pan, but is good program entertainment.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Z., L. W. “Marmont and Good Harmony.” Columbus Dispatch, August 31, 1925. *
— capsule review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Shows of the Week in City Theatres.” Providence Journal, September 1, 1925. *
— short review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “Films.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, September 1, 1925. *
— ” . . . a feature attraction that opened to a packed house.” – review in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Film Barroom Brawl Beats Chinese Riots.” Los Angeles Times, September 2, 1925. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Loews.” Buffalo News, September 5, 1925. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “American’s Picture Has Unusual Plot.” Oakland Post-Enquirer, September 5, 1925. *
— short article in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Underworld Story Tops Screen Bill at Loew’s State.” Buffalo Courier, September 6, 1925. *
— article in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Street of Forgotten Men at Rialto.” Des Moines Register, September 6, 1925. *
— article in Des Moines, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Palace.” Hartford Times, September 6, 1925. *
— review in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Rialto.” Tacoma News Tribune, September 6, 1925. *
— “It held the packed house of Saturday night with its undeniable beauty and not a few men were heard to clear their throats huskily.” – review in Tacoma, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Percy Marmount Is Great in Street of Forgotten Men, at Lincoln Theatre.” Glendale Daily Press, September 7, 1925. *
— article in Glendale, California newspaper
anonymous. “Palace.” Hartford Courant, September 7, 1925. *
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Photoplay Reviews.” Democrat & Chronicle, September 7, 1925. *
— “A gifted cast, unusually fine direction and an interesting story.” – review in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Regent.” Rochester Herald, September 7, 1925. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
Adams, Carl B. “Photoplay Reviews.” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 7, 1925. *
— review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
Feldkamp, Frances V. “Movie Reviews.” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, September 7, 1925. *
— “Personally, it is depressing.” – review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
Heffernan, Harold. “The New Movies in Review.” Detroit News, September 7, 1925. *
— “It is an absorbing story played by a cast of people who really know how to act and directed in a skillful manner by Herbert Brenon.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Ellarcotte, Roy. “Reel Players.” Detroit Free Press, September 7, 1925. *
— “Percy Marmont shoulders a regulation Lon Chaney role with fair success.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Nie. “New Films.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 7, 1925. *
— review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
Richardson, Charles J. “Crook Drama at Madison.” Detroit Times, September 7, 1925. *
— “Mr. Brenon’s direction is realistic. He handles his material in his usual debt manner, making the most of the material provided right to the surprise ending which made Sunday’s audiences gasp at its novelty and effectiveness.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Segal, Eugene. “Walnut.” Cincinnati Post, September 7, 1925. *
— review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
Speer, Eleano Re. “Marmont, Barthelmess Head Movie Offerings.” St. Louis Times, September 7, 1925. *
— brief review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Grand Holiday Show Draws Big Crowds.” Albany Evening News, September 8, 1925. *
— brief review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “This Week at the Theaters.” Buffalo Courier-Express, September 8, 1925. *
— brief review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Screen News.” Rochester Times-Union, September 8, 1925. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Be Yourself is Theme of Lloyd Film.” Rochester Evening Journal & Post Express, September 8, 1925. *
— article in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Madison.” Wisconsin State Journal, September 9, 1925. *
— article in Madison, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “State – Forgotten Men.” Trenton Times, September 11, 1925. *
— review in Trenton, New Jersey newspaper
McMahon, Charles A. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Catholic Advance, September 11, 1925. *
— syndicated review in Wichita, Kansas publication: “Herbert Brenon has constructed an interesting and decidedly out-of-the-ordinary picture.”
McMahon, Charles A. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Catholic Telegraph, September 11, 1925. *
— syndicated review in Cincinnati, Ohio publication: “Herbert Brenon has constructed an interesting and decidedly out-of-the-ordinary picture.”
Taylor, Alva. “Movie Reviews.” Liberty, September 12, 1925. *
— “The Street of Forgotten Men may provide you with a pleasant hour or two of screen entertainment . . . .” – magazine review
Mark, William J. “Dog Used in The Street of Forgotten Men Not Killed.” Buffalo Morning Express, September 13, 1925. *
— article in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Bowery Cripple Factory Industry Still Going Big.” Washington Herald, September 15, 1925. *
— article in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Underworld Movie to entertain All Merchant Guests.” Atlanta Journal, September 16, 1925. *
— related article in Atlanta, Journal newspaper
H., H. S. “Street of Forgotten Men An Out-of-Ordinary Drama.” Washington Herald, September 17, 1925. *
— “The Street of Forgotten Men fits in well with the greater movie season idea. If that which this film promises is carried out, the cinema has a real future in the realm of mentally stimulating realism. For this reviewer, Marmont and portions of such films as the Palace is showing this week serve as a stimulus to enthusiasm for the motion pictures.” – review in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Howard Picture is Unusual Picture.” Atlanta Journal, September 18, 1925. *
— review in Atlanta, Journal newspaper
anonymous. “Street of Forgotten Men to be Feature at Rivoli.” Van Nuys News, September 18, 1925. *
— review in Van Nuys News, California newspaper
F., F. W. “Views and Reviews.” Film Mercury, September 18, 1925. *
— review in trade journal: “Brenon’s directorial treatment is commendable.”
anonymous. “Big Picture Selection at Merrimack Square Theatre.” Lowell Sun, September 19, 1925. *
— article in Lowell, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “This Film Is Something Like Miracle Man.” Helena Independent, September 20, 1925. *
— article in Helena, Montana newspaper
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men at California.” Berkeley Daily Gazette, September 22, 1925. *
— article in Berkeley, California newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Niagara Falls Gazette, September 22, 1925. *
— review in Niagara Falls, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters.” Manitoba Free Press, September 23, 1925. (Canada) *
— review in Manitoba, Winnipeg newspaper
anonymous. “Startling Scenes in Play Showing at Paramount.” Ogden Standard-Examiner, September 23, 1925. *
— review in Ogden, Utah newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” New Orleans States, September 25, 1925. *
— short review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
anonymous. “Underworld is Theme for Film at The Liberty.” San Jose Mercury Herald, September 25, 1925. *
— ” . . . there is a series of smashing scenes that reveal the genius of Herbert Brenon.” – review in San Jose, California newspaper
K., K. T. “Asbestos.” New Orleans Times-Picayune, September 25, 1925. *
— “Others in the cast are thoroughly competent. Neil Hamilton is quite charming.” – review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
anonymous. “Au Loew’s: The Street of Forgotten Men avec Percy Marmont et Mary Brian.” La Patrie, September 26, 1925. (Canada) *
— article in French-language Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “At Loew’s Theater.” The Standard, September 26, 1925. (Canada) *
— article in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men is Big Feature at California Sunday.” Stockton Daily Record, September 26, 1925. *
— article in Stockton, California newspaper
anonymous. “Emotional Picture Drama And Good Vaudeville Bill Given At Loews.” Montreal Herald, September 28, 1925. (Canada) *
— review in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “Good Fare at Loews.” Montreal Gazette, September 29, 1925. (Canada) *
— review in Montreal, Canada newspaper
D., H. E. “At the Theatre.” Honolulu Advertiser. September 29, 1925. *
— “One of the best titles in many moons. Also one of the best underworld film plays I have ever seen. As a rule, ‘underworld’ stories are lurid – and often objectionable. The Street of Forgotten Men is colorful, but not lurid. A human vein runs through it – pathos, heartbeats, tears – and now and then some happy moments. It is also a strange story, dealing with strange people, and told in a strange sort of way…. Herbert Brenon has molded his material into a picture that stamps him as an interpreter of human moods. He has brought out the contrasts in excellent style, avoiding the melodramatic as much as possible. However, there is some humor in it, because the story takes one back to the days of twenty years ago – and you know what women’s hats looked like then. If you don’t remember them – or never saw them – take a look-see at the movie at the Princess this week.” – review in Hawaiian newspaper
L., G. “Les quatres souers Hamel, de Montreal, sont applaudies au Loews.” La Patrie, September 29, 1925. (Canada) *
— review in French-language Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous “The Reviewing Stand.” Movie Magazine, October, 1925. *
— capsule review: “Seldom does a picture achieve artistry and still remain sordid and uncanny. The Street of Forgotten Men is one that rises to heights even though it deals with beggars, slums and other things associated with this atmosphere.”
Ariza. “La Calle de los Olvidados.” Cine-Mundial, October 1925. *
— brief review in Spanish-language film magazine
B., M. “The Street of Forgotten Men – Paramount.” Photoplay, October, 1925. *
— capsule review – “Herbert Brenon, with the aid of a fine cast, headed by Percy Marmont, has made a gripping and entertaining picture.”
anonymous. “Reviews of the Week.” Kinematograph Weekly, October 2 or 12, 1925. (England)
— brief review in trade journal
D., E. “Bowery Film at Cabrillo.” San Diego Sun, October 5, 1925. *
— review in San Diego, California newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theatres.” San Diego Union, October 6, 1925. *
— review in San Diego, California newspaper
anonymous. “Percy Marmount Is Featured in Play.” Santa Monica Evening Outlook, October 10, 1925. *
— article in Santa Monica, California newspaper
D., R. L. “Two-Feature Program Offered at the Rialto.” Newark Star-Eagle, October 12, 1925. *
— review in Newark, New Jersey newspaper
B., M. “Casino Singer Needs Mariner.” Spokesman Review, October 13, 1925. *
— review in Spokane, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Strand Offers Two Feature-Pictures and Exceptionally Pleasing Vaudeville Act as Main Attractions for Next Week.” Cedar Rapids Tribune, October 23, 1925. *
— article in Cedar Rapids Tribune, Iowa newspaper
C., H. P. “The Voice of the Movie Fan.” Chicago Tribune, October 25, 1925. *
— letter in praise of the film in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “You’ll Like This Tale of Bowery’s Underworld.” Mansfield News, October 30, 1925. *
— “Directions and photography are splendid, making the movie decidedly worth seeing.” – review in Mansfield, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men – Drama.” Motion Picture, November, 1925. *
— capsule review – “When you have a story of the Bowery in its halcyon days of yesterday, you can depend that it will be tinted with a mellow glow.”
Film Girl. “Gripping Play at the Eckel.” Syracuse Herald, November 1, 1925. *
— review in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “New Attractions at Theaters.” Post-Standard, November 2, 1925. *
— review in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Bioscope, November 5, 1925. (England) *
— “Most excellent . . . ” – capsule review in trade journal
anonymous. “Picture Commended.” Buffalo Morning Express, November 8, 1925. *
— article in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Forgotten Men Pleases in Return Showing.” Evening Journal, December 4, 1925. *
— “At the Majestic yesterday, a remarkable picture had a return showing here in Wilmington. The film is The Street of Forgotten Men, a drama that has attracted world-wide attention and when first shown here several months ago at the Arcadia Theatre was viewed by audiences of increasing size.” – review in Wilmington, Delaware newspaper
1926 – 1929
anonymous. “Percy Marmont in Unusual Underworld Romance, Street of Forgotten Men, At Imperial.” Ottawa Citizen, January 9, 1926. *
— article in Ottawa, Canada newspaper
Gartner, Charles. “The Technical Staff.” The Picturegoer, February 1926. (United Kingdom) *
— includes three images related to the film
anonymous. “Percy Marmount Star On National Screen.” Modesto News-Herald, February 25, 1926. *
— brief article in Modesto, California newspaper
anonymous. “Marmount Heads Broadway Cast.” Charleston Record, March 14, 1926. *
— review in Charleston, South Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “Underworld Drama Shown at Lyric.” Hartford Courant, March 14, 1926. *
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
W., M. “Miracle Man’s Only Rival on Palace Silver Sheet.” Toledo Times, March 22, 1926. *
— review in Toledo, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Percy Marmont in Unusual Film at the Orpheum.” Canton Repository, April 11, 1926. *
— article in Canton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Marmont Film Plays at Cozy.” San Antonio Light, June 13, 1926. *
— article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Plaza – Street of Forgotten Men.” San Antonio Express, June 14, 1926. *
— article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Speakeasy Equips Beggar as Cripple.” New York Times, June 15, 1926. *
— references the film as an inspiration for criminal activity in article in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Hoy se estrena en el teatro Victoria La calle del olvido.” El Mercurio, July 19, 1926. (Chile) *
— brief article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
anonymous. “The Street of Forgotten Men.” Movie Times, October 1, 1926. (Japan) *
— one page of text and images in film magazine
anonymous. “Die Strake des Grauens.” Die Filmwoche, December 29, 1926. (Germany) *
— full page, illustrated article in film magazine
anonymous. “Famous Screen Dog.” New York Times, January 16, 1927. *
— “Lassie has acted with Percy Marmont in The Street of Forgotten Men. . . . It is said that the death of Lassie in The Street of Forgotten Men was so impressive that person were convinced that she must have been cruelly beaten. Her master, Emery Bronte, said that the dog seemed to enjoy acting in the scenes, and that after each ‘take’ she went over to Mr. Brenon and cocked her head on the side, as if asking for a pat or two.” – article referencing the film in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “New York’s Underworld.” Johannesburg Star, February 28, 1927. (South Africa) *
— brief article in Johannesburg, Transvaal newspaper
anonymous. “Isis.” Fargo Forum, October 23, 1927. *
— capsule article in Fargo, North Dakota newspaper
anonymous. “Begging – a $100,000,000 A Year Industry.” Ogden Standard-Examiner, September 23, 1928. *
— mention of the movie in syndicated article in Ogden, Utah newspaper
1930 onward
Ross, Ishbel. Through the Lich-Gate, New York: William Farquhar Payson, 1931. *
— mention of the movie in a book subtitled “Biography of the Little Church Around the Corner” – “One of the most picturesque wedding parties that ever passed through the lich-gate was a cinema group being filmed for The Street of Forgotten Men. The ‘bride’ was Mary Brian and she was followed by a group of bridesmaids. Percy Marmont stood outside the lich-gate as a beggar with his tin cup. He was so realistic in the role that he had difficulty in keeping people from dropping coppers in his cup.”
anonymous. “Ten-Twent’-Thirt’ Years Ago.” Dallas Morning News, August 29, 1935. *
— ” . . . and the Melba was exposing The Street of Forgotten Men with Mary Brian and Percy Marmont.” – mention in column in Dallas, Texas newspaper
Hand, Ken. “Offhand . . . by Ken Hand.” Dallas Morning News, March 5, 1948. *
— “Percy Marmont, Neil Hamilton and a Dallas girl, Mary Brian, was knocking ’em in the aisles in The Street of Forgotten Men.” – mention in column in Dallas, Texas newspaper
Bolton, Whitney. “Writer’s First Job As Actor Also Last.” Southwest American, June 30, 1958. *
— mention in nationally syndicated column published in Fort Smith, Arkansas newspaper
Bolton, Whitney. “Easy come, Easy Go.” Newark Advocate, June 3, 1967. *
— “About six months later, at a party in somebody’s apartment, I met a British film director of uncommon talents named Herbert Brenon. Mr. Brenon and I fell to talk in a corner of the living room and the matter of films came up. I jokingly said I was a veteran actor — two films. He laughed and said, “In that case you may as well be in my new one with Percy Marmont as star. It’s going to be called The Street of Forgotten Men. ‘ I said, ‘That’s me, Mr Brenon. Forgotten.” Cocktail party-type feeble jokes. But I was in it and played a bum.” – mention in nationally syndicated column published in Newark, Ohio newspaper
Lodge, Jack. “The Career of Herbert Brenon.” Griffithiana, October 1996. *
— discussion of the film in issue of journal devoted to the film’s director
Gladysz, Thomas. “Strange Silent Film Screens in Syracuse.” Huffington Post, March 15, 2012.
— online article
Gladysz, Thomas. “Restored Silent Film The Street of Forgotten Men Debuts Louise Brooks“. Pop Matters, March 31, 2022.
— online article
Gladysz, Thomas. “San Francisco’s Street of Forgotten Men,” San Francisco Patch, May 9, 2022.
— local interest article