''Do It Now'' is a 1924 American

melodrama A melodrama is a Drama, dramatic work in which plot, typically sensationalized for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodrama is "an exaggerated version of drama". Melodramas typically concentrate on ...

film directed by

Duke Worne Howard "Duke" Worne (December 14, 1888 – October 13, 1933) was an American film director, director and actor of the silent film, silent era. He directed more than 70 films between 1919 and 1931. He also appeared in 27 films between 1914 and 19 ...

and produced by

Phil Goldstone Phil Goldstone (1893–1963) was a Polish-born American film producer and director. He was also a real estate developer in Palm Springs. Goldstone was involved with low-budget Poverty Row companies such as Majestic Pictures.Pitts p.223 Selecte ...

from a screenplay by Malcolm S. White. The film stars William Fairbanks, Alec B. Francis, and Madge Bellamy.

Cast

* William Fairbanks * Alec B. Francis * Madge Bellamy *

Arthur Hoyt Arthur Hoyt (March 19, 1874 – January 4, 1953) was an American film character actor who appeared in more than 275 films in his 34-year film career, about a third of them silent films. Career Born in Georgetown, Colorado, in 1874, Hoyt ma ...

* John Fox Jr. * G. Raymond "Bill" Nye *

Dorothy Revier Dorothy Revier (born Doris Valerga; April 18, 1904 – November 19, 1993) was an American actress. Early years Born as Doris Valerga in San Francisco on April 18, 1904, Revier was one of five siblings of the famous Valerga performing family o ...

Reception

The ''News-Democrats headline about the film read, "A Sensation in Hollywood", and they stated, "'Do It Now' So Good That It Even Thrilled Hollywood." ''

The Film Daily ''The Film Daily'' was a daily publication that existed from 1918 to 1970 in the United States. It was the first daily newspaper published solely for the film industry. It covered the latest trade news, film reviews, financial updates, informati ...

'' gave it a lukewarm review, stating, "it is a weak entertainment. Story way too slight and without originality." They also felt the cast was simply adequate and the production was nothing special.

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* {{Duke Worne 1924 films American silent feature films American black-and-white films 1920s melodrama films 1924 drama films Silent American drama films Films directed by Duke Worne 1920s English-language films 1920s American films English-language drama films