I do see examples
The different views of the woman rushing down the theater stairs to the stages slightly reminded me of aspects of views in Vertigo
The way the possibly future villain is highlighted smoking below a No Smoking sign
The way the men are leering in different ways at the women on stage shows their different levels of enjoyment at what they see
Also how the star of the film shoots down her suitor makes you concerned for the ladies in the show and their would be suitors
They may not all go pleasantly
The purse which is about to have the important letter of introduction is specifically lighted to draw your attention to it reminds me of later movies lighting
How in a later film it is used to highlight the lighting on a possibly poisoned glass of milk while being carried up the stairs
Making the glass appear to glow
I do see aspects in this opening that in later films are expounded on more fully
Even though it is a silent film the audience can clearly understand what you are wanted to understand by the director
