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An unusual story. It is also of unusual strength. Its dominant note is pathos. You feel it right at the beginning, amid the camaraderie of the college men, in the greeting of the young man and his sweetheart, in the sanction of the marriage by the girl's parents. In spite of the brightness of the outlook you feel it is too good to be true. Technically the story is a gem. Frank Bushman never had a better medium for showing what he can do; and he never had better support or better direction. Beverly Bayne, as the fiancée, is splendid; her work shows what she can do when playing opposite a real artist. William Bailey, as the chum of the bridegroom-to-be, is all his best friend would have him; deserving of mention also are the two who form the other half of the quartet Miss Blanchard and Mr. Dayton, the latter of whom also filled the brief role of the engineer, as the parents contributed their share. The surprise is the colored servant, Robert Walker. He gave the finishing touch. "Dear Old Girl" is a rare picture. Don't miss it. - The Moving Picture World, October 25, 1913