Thursday, January 25, 1923

Overcast, cold and breezy. Arose 7:30 A.M. Breakfast etc. Studied. Classes 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Dinner. Performed in kitchen at Ginters'. Classes and chapel 2:15 to 4:45 P.M. Supper. Studied. To see the "Ninety and Nine" at Tremont Temple with M.L.Y. To bed 1 A.M. Thankful for friends.

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Stanford and Mary Leah seem to go on mostly religious-themed outings.

The Ninety and Nine was a film that was adapted from a play that was adapted from a hymn that was adapted from a poem. It was first released in December 1922. Here is a synopsis from AllMovie:
Vitagraph shot this melodrama, based on the stage play by Ramsay Norris, once before, in 1916. The newer version seemed to belong to the earlier decade, and ironically, its star was Colleen Moore, who would wind up making a name for herself by becoming the 1920s ultra-modern, quintessential flapper. Phil Bradbury (Warner Baxter) is engaged to marry society girl Kate Van Dyck (Gertrude Astor). But while he is away, Kate falls in love with Mark Leveridge (Lloyd Whitlock). There is a murder in Kate's home, and Bradbury becomes a suspect, so he runs far away to the town of Marlow. Under the assumed name of Tom Silverton, he falls in love with the town belle, Ruth Blake (Moore). Kate and Leveridge show up in Marlow and recognize him. Silverton is now also suspected of robbery and Ruth is ostracized because she tries to shield him. Silverton prepares to leave town, but a raging forest fire breaks out. It is only through Silverton's heroics that the town is saved. He is exonerated of the crimes he was thought to have committed, so he is able to settle down with Ruth.
Below is a poster of the film.
Taken from Wikipedia

And here is a link to the hymn, complete with music:
The Ninety and Nine

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