In the field of romantic movies "Old San Francisco" starring Dolores Costello at the Metropolitan is far from the head of the list. If one is in an uncritical mood and merely wishes relaxation this fantastic story of San Francisco's underworld before the earthquake provides an amusing evening's entertainment.
Daggers flash in the dim light of Chinese opium dens, doors roll back at the touch of the villain's finger and the spectator is led through an amazing labyrinth of underground passages which lead to the apartments of the opium king of the Chinese underworld. The scenario is highly improbable throughout and in places is not even connected.
Gene Rodemich is set in an original act with a good supporting bill in which Fannie Ward has the leading role.
