Motion Picture Reviews (1930)

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The following reviews are written particularly to give an idea of the suitability of the pictures as entertainment for children and adolescents. The age limits are, of

course, purely autocratic, but as some limitations were necessary these were chosen,

and it is thought that parents can adapt the information to meet the special require-

ments of individual children. We wish to call attention also to the few outstanding

productions which the committee found of special interest as adult entertainment.

It is generally believed that encouragement of fine pictures will be the method of

bringing more to the screen, and at the same time our own motion picture attendance

may be made more enjoyable. Of such films we recommend “Disraeli,” “Hallelujah,”

and “Seven Days Leave.” For children we recommend “So This is College.” Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman. Mrs. George Ryall, Mrs. Harold VanMetre,

Chairman of Previews. Vice-Chairman.

THE BATTLE OF PARIS. Gert- the South from the stage play by Booth rude Lawrence. Direction by Rob- Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson. It is musical drama of professional gamb- ert Storey. All dialogue with mus- a lers on the old Mississippi River boats ical interpolations. Paramount. about 1850, and the romantic and excit- Melodrama set in the streets and dives ing tale is unfolded with beautiful South- of Paris’ Latin Quarter. It is a vehicle ern backgrounds and atmosphere to add developed for Miss Lawrence, who is cast to the story. The action is, of course, as a winsome immoral cabaret gamin typical of the period. who, after robbing her man, sets out to ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. win his love. It is sophisticated in Exciting. Doubtful. theme and action and is quite unsuitable for immature audiences. CONDEMNED. Ronald Colman, ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. No. No. Ann Harding. Direction by Wes- ley Ruggles. All dialogue. United CAMEO KIRBY. J. Harold Mur- Artists. ray, Norma Terris. Direction by The setting is the French penal colony, Irving Cummings. All dialogue. “Devil’s Island,” and the hero a thief, serving time. The romance between the Fox. thief and the warden’s wife brings about An interesting and colorful story of very dramatic situations on which the

•2- emphasis is laid, rather than on the hu- “find,” whose lover proves unworthy. The man relationships. The result is thrill- logical ending is a surprise. ing melodrama which, nevertheless, is en- ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Little Interest. No Interest. tertaining because of the ability of the cast. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. THE GREAT DIVIDE. Ian Keith, No. UnwhoJesomely No. Mackaill. Direction Exciting. Dorothy by Reginald Barker. Warner Bros. The story is familiar. It is of a pam- DISRAELI. George Arliss. Direc- pered society girl in search of a thrill tion Louis N. Parker. All dia- by who is kidnapped by a “man-of-the- logue. Warner Bros. great-open-spaces” and subdued by love. The picture is the translation to the The settings are lovely and the romance screen of the stage play which is prob- appealing. ably Mr. Arliss’ most conspicuous ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Interesting. Harmless. achievement. It is highly recommended as an outstanding production. The plot concerns the political conflict of Disraeli HALLELUJAH. Daniel Haynes, and Gladstone and the acquisition for Nina MacKinney. Direction by England of the Suez Canal in 1875. King Vidor. All dialogue and ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. music. M.-G.-M. Excellent. Good, But Mature in Theme. An intensely gripping and powerful picture showing the moral struggles and EVIDENCE. Pauline Fredericks, emotional raptures of the Southern negro Wm. Courtenay. Direction by John —a cross section of negro life and men- tality, remarkably directed and photo- Adolfi. All dialogue. Warner Bros. graphed. It has real appeal to the intel- A drama of mother love which becomes ligence. absorbing because of the excellence of ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Miss Frederick’s performance and those Too Sophisticated and Too Mature. Emotional. of her supporting cast. It is an adaptation of an old stage play. ADOLESCENTS, J2 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. HARMONY AT HOME. Marguer- Too Mature. No Interest. No. ite Churchill. Direction by Hamil- ton MacFadden. All dialogue. Fox. FOOTLIGHTS AND FOOLS. Col- Romantic drama in which a family leen Moore. Direction A. by Wm. tries to live up to an increase in Father’s Seiter. All dialogue. First Nat. income, and marry off the older daugh- This is the romance of a New York ter. The humor, consisting mainly of chorus girl masquerading as a Paris crudity of manners, and quarreling and

—3 - disrespect between members of the fam- iar through frequent use, of a song ily, is commonplace and dull. Otherwise writer who makes good, but not before the picture is mildly entertaining. suspecting the motives of his girl who ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. assists him to success. Perfectly whole- Not Recommended and Too Mature. some if rather innocuous entertainment. Probably of Little Interest. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Wholesome. Passable, But Little HOT FOR PARIS. Victor McLag- Interest. len, Fifi Dorsay. Direction by Brian and Harry Raoul Walsh. All dialogue. Fox. KIBITZER. Mary Previously reported in preview in No- Green. Direction by Edward Slo- vember. Adult enjoyment of this picture man. All dialogue. Paramount. is obviously a matter of taste. It is skill- Thoroughly amusing comedy drama fully directed and cleverly acted. The from the stage play. The absurd situa- plot is sophisticated and the humor “ro- tions are based on playing the market, bust.” In other hands it would be hope- with no knowledge of how to do it. Ex- lessly vulgar. It cannot be advised for cellent fun for the family. children for it adds nothing of cultural ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Very Amusing. Little to Interest. value of moral development, and would emphasize a phase of life unnecessary for them to understand. THE LOVE PARADE. Maurice ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Chevalier. Ernest No. No. Direction by Lubitsch. All dialogue. Para- mount. IT’S A GREAT LIFE. Rosetta and A sophisticated comedy which is pos- Vivian Direction Duncan. by Sam sibly a little disappointing, but which has Wood. All dialogue. M.-G.-M. much also to recommend it in lovely set- Excellent musical comedy “made” for tings, skillful dialogue, entertaining the talents of the Duncan sisters. It will songs and the unusual personality of M. be great fun for those who enjoy this Chevalier. Its suitability for adolescents type of entertainment. is doubtful. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Excellent. Good if it Interests. Sophisticated. Little Interest.

JAZZ HEAVEN. Johnny Mack THE NIGHT PARADE. Aileen Brown, Sally O’Neil. Direction by Pringle, Hugh Trevore. Direction Melville Brown. All dialogue. R. by Malcolm St. Clair. R. K. 0. K. 0. A young wrestler becomes, for a time, The romantic theme, now quite famil- the tool of an adventuress and very near- 4 ly looses his reputation and his girl. The SO THIS IS COLLEGE. Elliott picture is interesting of its type, but the Nugent, Robert Montgomery. Di- moral values are rather too obscure to rection by Sam Wood. All dialogue. recommend for children. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. M.-G.-M. Not Recommended. No. Two college fraternity brothers are rivals for the same girl, but find friend- SEVEN DAYS LEAVE. Gary ship for each other the stronger tie. It Cooper, Beryl Mercer. Direction by is entertaining and wholesome fun. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, to 12. Richard Wallace. All dialogue. 6 Good. Good. Paramount. Adapted from the stage play, “The SOUTH SEA ROSE. Lenore Ul- Old Lady Shows Her Medals,” by Sir rich, Charles Bickford. Direction James Barrie, the picture achieves its purpose — delightful and thoughtful by Allan Dwan. All dialogue. Fox. entertainment. It is the story of a lonly Previously reported in preview in No- vember. It is a fantastic melodrama and patriotic old lady who, during the built up to present the star’s special type World War, adopts an embittered young of appeal. It will not greatly interest soldier, and of the measure of happiness critical adult audiences and cannot be her faith brings him. Beautifully acted, recommended for children. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. satisfying as to story and direction, it is Unwholesome. No. highly recommended. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Excellent. Good if Not Too TANNED LEGS. Arthur Lake, Mature. June Clyde. Direction by Louis Sarecky. All dialogue. R. K. 0. SO LONG LETTY. Charlotte Musical comedy of very slight enter- Greenwood. Direction by Lloyd tainment value for adults and which is Bacon. All dialogue with interlo- not the type to recommend for children. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. lated songs. Warner Bros. Vulgar. No. This production is a broad farce based on the theme of two husbands who decide UNTAMED. Joan Crawford, Ern- to exchange wives. The wives connive to est Torrence. Direction by Con- teach them a lesson and convince them that they are, after all, more suited to way. All dialogue. M.-G.-M. their legal mates. Charlotte Green- Preposterous story of the adjustment comedy is hilarious and the hu- wood’s of a product of jungle civilization to su- typical of the theme, which is not mor is per-sophisticated New York society. taste for children’s edifica- in the best of There is nothing in theme or characteri- tion. zation to recommend it. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Hardly Suitable. Not Advised. Unwholesome. No. —5— Previews

The following pictures were seen in preview. Comment is on the theme particularly, and may be changed if the pictures are materially altered before release.

HELL’S HEROES. Charles Bick- NIGHT HOSTESS or THE COME ford, Fred Kohler, Raymond Hat- ON (Title Indefinite). Tom Moore, ton. Direction by Wm. Wyler. All Blanche Sweet. All dialogue. Di- dialogue. Universal. rection Robert Ober, Albert Kelly. The story of three infamous outlaws M.-G.-M. whose humanitarian instincts are arous- sordid ed by the helplessness of an infant. The A story of the underworld in which a policeman’s wife leaves him to drab and depressing tragedy is unique become a hostess in a disreputable night because un sentimentally presented, but it club is involved in murder. is not a healthy form of entertainment and a for children, at least. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. No. No. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Not Recommended. No. SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE. Richard Dix. Direction by Regi- HIT THE DECK. Jack Oakie, Polly nald Barker. All dialogue. R. K. 0. Walker. Direction by Luther Reed. An exciting mystery story adapted All dialogue and music. Fox. from the old stage favorite in which An adaptation of the popular musical thrilling action centers in a deserted ho- comedy which looses somewhat through tel to which an author has retired to find quiet in which write book. the different medium. It is wholesome to a and mildly pleasant entertainment. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Good Fun, Very Exciting. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Yes. No Interest. THE SKY HAWK. Helen Chand- MEN WITHOUT WOMEN. Mc- ler, John Garrick, Billy Bevan. Di- Ginnis, Hyner, Albertson. Direc- rection by John Blystone. All dialogue. Fox. tion by John Ford. All dialogue. A melodrama of the World War in Fox. which a young flyer is accused of coward- An adventurous drama telling of the ice and fights to win back health, vindi- thrills of rescue in a submarine disaster. cation, and the love of a girl. The ob- It is intensely interesting, thrilling and jectionable feature is an over-emphasis instructive, and with the exception of one of race hatred. scene excellent for older boys and girls. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Doubtful. Too Noisy and On the Whole, Good. Mature and Exciting. Exciting. Short Subjects

Two Reel Comedies. All Dialogue. THE DANCING GOB. Buster and Pearce. Paramount. John West. Direction by William A sophisticated comedy of the efforts Watson. Paramount. of a husband to prevent his wife from running off with another man. Two amusing comedians in an act ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. which is above average its the of type. No. No. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Amusing. Amusing.

THE MAD HOUSE. Monte Collins, FOWL PLAY. Buck and Bubbles. Eddie Lambert. Direction by Ste- Direction, Carl Harbaugh. Pathe. phen Roberts. All dialogue. Edu- In which an ostrich provides the best fun. cational. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Noisy and smashing slapstick comedy Amusing. Amusing. which might suggest rude practical jokes to susceptible audiences, but which is HOT AND HOW. Direction by otherwise innocuous. Stephen Roberts. Educational. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. A Matter of Taste. Passable. The hostess, wishing to marry one of her guests, tries to be found with him in a compromising situation. Crude and vul- ROMANCE DE LUXE. Monte Col- gar slapstick. lins. Direction by Stephen Rob- ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Not Recommended. No. erts. Educational. Slapstick comedy unobjectionable mor- HE LOVED THE LADIES. Taylor ally, but not otherwise commendable. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Holmes. Direction by A. Leslie Not Recommended. Not Recommended.

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The film recommended as of unusual distinction for adults this month is The

Rogue Song,” and for the general family audience “Devil May Care.” For children we wish again to remind you to watch for “Taming of the Shrew” as it reaches neighborhood theatres, and in addition “Burning Up” and “His First Command,” both of which will undoubtedly have appeal for youthful audiences.

Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman. Mrs. George Ryall, Mrs. Palmer Cook,

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BROADWAY SCANDALS. Sally O’Neil. BURNING UP. Richard Arlen, Mary Columbia. All dialogue and music. Brian. Direction by Edward Sutherland. A love theme in a theatrical setting All dialogue. Paramount. which gives opportunity for brilliantly spectacular ballets and other typical This story of automobile racing is well musical comedy scenes. directed and well acted: the plot is sim- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ple and pleasing, and it is thrilling in an Not recommended. No. entertaining way. It will be popular, —o we think, with family audiences. Children, 6 to 12. THE BISHOP MURDER CASE. Basil Adolescents, 12 to 16. Excellent. Exciting Rathbone and all-star cast. Direction by but entertaining. Nick Grindle. Based on story by S. S. VanDyne. M.-G.-M. —o This is an excellently rounded produc- HALL. Arthur Lake, Olive Bor- tion which cannot fail to appeal to lovers DANCE of detective fiction. The story is a good den. Direction by Melville Brown. All one, and its mystifying atmosphere has dialogue. R. K. O. been preserved by intelligent casting and direction. It is recommended as unusual- Previously reported in November pre- ly good of its type. view. It is a simple story of common- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. place people who nevertheless express Good. Too Mature. kindness and sympathy to each other. 2 —— —

While the picture is not great it enter- liberally sprinkled with mildly pleasant tains in an unassuming fashion. song and dances numbers. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Emotionally good. Mature. Passable. No Interest. —o DANGEROUS BUSINESS. Douglas GENERAL CRACK. John Barrymore. Fairbanks, Jr. Direction by Victor Hal- Direction by Alan Crosland. All dia- pin. From Edwin Balmer’s novel “Ex- logue. Warner Bros. pose of Modern Life.” Tiffany. Of three or four yearly selected mo- A romantic drama which exposes the tion pictures “General Crack” may not use of “party girls” in modern business be your choice, but more frequent thea- methods. (Seen in preview.) tre-goers will not wish to miss this picture. It is beautifully costumed, and the Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. sets are lavish and gorgeous. The acting Unwholesome. No. is excellent and Mr. Barrymore’s voice —o adds greatly to his charm on the screen. The story is romantic and at times cum- DEVIL MAY CARE. Ramon Novarro. bersome but nevertheless interesting, and Direction by Sidney Franklin. All dia- it entertains in swashbuckling style. logue. M.-G.-M. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. “Devil May Care” may not be a sig- Entertaining. Too Mature. nificant contribution to motion picture —o history, but it certainly is a happy one to our own entertainment. It is a ro- GLORIFYING THE AMERICAN GIRL. mantic, pleasantly sentimental drama, Mary Eaton. Direction by Willard Webb. with musical interpolations. The plot All dialogue. Paramount. concerns the affairs of a loyal supporter of Napoleon in the efforts of the Bona- A girl’s ambition to win success on partists to effect this leader’s return Broadway is realized, but her triumph is from Elba. He falls in love with a less gratifying to her when her erstwhile lover girl. It is charming Royalist, and while there is no marries another a back stress on historical accuracy, the produc- stage production of average interest only. tion is excellent entertainment. It is recommended for family audiences. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not Advised. No. Good. Good, if not too Mature. HALF WAY TO HEAVEN. Charles —o (Buddy) Rogers, Jean Arthur. Direction FAST WORKERS. Joseph Wagstaff, by George Abbott. All dialogue. Para- Lola Lane. Direction by Frank Strayer. mount. All dialogue. Fox. The director’s skill has made a rather A young commercial artist comes to unbelievable story seem real and human. Hollywood, hides his identity, and thru The plot hinges on the jealousy of one of his own and a friend’s efforts, in true the members of an acrobatic carnival act Cinderella style, achieves fame, fortune, for another who is his rival for a girl’s and a lovely lady. His rise to success is love and his treacheries verge on melo- — 3 — — —

drama. It is, in spite of this, a simple, THE LAUGHING LADY. Ruth Chat- wholesome picture which holds the inter- terton, Clive Brook. Direction by Victor est throughout. Schertzinger. All dialogue. Paramount. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. “Drawing-room comedy”—a story of Entertaining. Passable but divorce and re-marriage which is cleverly Possibly Exciting. acted by the two principals and an excellent cast. Entertaining fare for adult —o audiences. HELL’S HEROES. Charles Bickford, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Too Mature. Too Mature. Raymond Hatton, Fred Kohler. Direc- —o tion by William Wyler. Based on story LITTLE JOHNNY JONES. Eddie Buz- “The Three Godfathers,” by Peter B. zell, Alice Day. Direction by Mervin Le- Kyne. All dialogue. Universal. Roy. All dialogue. Story based on the The story is somber and depressing, stage play by George M. Cohan. First but it is powerfully and unsentimentally National. presented. The desert with its relentless perils is a background for the develop- A story of horse racing in which the ment of humanism and kindliness in three jockey hero is supposed to have “pulled a different characters, “Three Bad Men,” race.” His subsequent success comes whose reactions are individual in every only after he has proven his moral sta- way. It is different and worthwhile for bility. adult audiences who are ready to forego Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. a happy ending, but it is not recommend- Entertaining. Passable. ed for children who would certainly get —o— unnecessary impressions of horror and THE LOST ZEPPELIN. Conway Tearle, tragedy. Ricardo Cortez, Virginia Valli. Direction Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 12. to by Edward Sloman. All dialogue. Tiffany. No. No. A story of Arctic exploration in a —o giant zeppelin—disaster—rescue; a tri- angular love affair for romantic interest. HIS FIRST COMMAND. William Boyd. The picture has some spectacular appeal Direction by Gregory La Cava. All dia- and the theme has timely interest. logue. Pathe. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. A conventional story of army life and Fairly Interesting. Passable. rivalry between a private and a superior —o officer (in which, of course, the private LOVE COMES ALONG. Bebe Daniels, wins our sympathy), with a thrilling- Lloyd Hughes. Direction by Rupert Jul- steeple chase and an exhibition of hero- ism, as a climax. There are authentic ian. All dialogue and music. R. K. 0. pictures of army camp life with colorful A musical drama, entertaining of its shots of parade and drill, and a real im- type, with numerous tuneful songs. The pression is given of army discipline. story is of average interest and has a Children will find the picture of particu- certain sophistication which precludes its lar interest. recommendation for children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Excellent. Good. Better Not. No. — 4 — — —

MEN ARE LIKE THAT. Hal Skelly. OFFICER O’BRIEN. William Boyd. Di- Direction by Frank Tuttle. Adapted rection by Tay Garnett. All dialogue. from the stage play “The Show Off” by Pathe. George Kelly. All dialogue. Paramount. An underworld drama picturing the methods of the A mildly interesting comedy which police department which brings a gang of criminals barely escapes becoming farcical through to justice. It is not without interest for its type of over-exaggeration. The hero is a sub- drama, but so much emphasis is laid lime egoist whose wild imaginings quite on the power of the criminal that it accidentally bring him material success. cannot be recommended for immature audiences. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Wholesome. No Interest. Not Recommended. No. —o —o MEN WITHOUT WOMEN. Kenneth PARIS. Irene Bordoni. Direction by Clarence Badger. MacKenna. Direction by John Ford. All All dialogue and music. dialogue. Fox. Warner Bros. The plot is commonplace and unim- Previously reported in December, 1929. portant. It portrays the infatuation of Here is something different- picture of —a a small town boy for a fascinating act- such gripping realism that the suspense ress which is successfully broken up thru of being trapped in a submarine becomes the schemes of his mother and the act- an intense personal experience. is It ress’ leading man. The interest of the harrowing for imaginative and impres- production centers in the personality of sionable spectators but it is astonishing the star which dominates the latter se- in its study of human reactions. Because quences, and in the lavish and elaborate of its realism 1 and the frankness of sev- revue scenes, many of which are in color. eral scenes, its suitability for adoles- Adolescents, 12 to cents must be left entirely to individual 16. Children 6 to 12. direction. Too Sophisticated. No. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Doubtful. No. POINTED HEELS. William Powell, Fay —o Wray. Direction by A. Edward Suther- land. All dialogue with musical interpo- NAVY BLUES. William Haines, Anita lations. Paramount. Page. Direction by Clarence Brown. All A theatrical producer succeeds in part- dialogue. M.-G.-M. ing a young couple but later reunites them when he realizes the sincerity This is the story of a sailor who after of their love. Interest in the many “fancies” does not at first recog- commonplace plot is lessened nize real love. Even Mr. Haines’ over- even more by wretched dialogue the exaggeration does not lessen the interest, and by fact that liquor is used to motivate all for the theme, illustrating two contrast- action. ing standards of morality, is really force- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ful. No. No.

Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Doubtful Because of No Too ROMANCE OF THE RIO GRANDE. Sophistication of Theme. Mature. Warner Baxter, Mary Duncan. Direction — —

by Alfred Santell. From the novel by THE SHANGHAI LAiDY. Mary Nolan, Katherine Fullerton Gerould. All dia- James Murray. Direction by John S. logue with music. Fox. Robertson. All dialogue. Universal. A young man of Mexican-American A drama of the love of an escaped parentage finds happiness on his grand- convict and a prostitute. They do not father’s hacienda and a plot to kill him know the truth about each other, but is frustrated by the girl who eventually when the denouement comes their love is sincere enough to survive. A theme of wins his love . It is entertaining melodrama—not too exciting—but set amid this sort is of no value and is in bad exquisite surroundings, with colorful taste placing, as it does, so much sym- fiestas, haunting music, and many ele- pathy on two unworthy members of so- ments of appeal. Warner Baxter gives ciety. a charming portrayal of the hero. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Quite Unsuitable. No. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. o Excellent. Good, if — Not too Exciting. SLIGHTLY SCARLET. Evelyn Brent, Clive Brook, Eugene Pallette. Direction by Louis Gamier and Edwin Knoff. All SENOR AMERICANO. Ken Maynard. dialogue. Paramount. Direction by Harry K. Brown. Part dia- This may be called a society crook logue. Universal. drama—a “Raffles” type of story, the At the time of California’s admission entertainment value of which is height- to the United States, an army Lieutenant ened by excellent acting and arresting is sent to investigate land grabbing. He dialogue. (Seen in preview.) becomes a hero, saving a rancho and its Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. owner, and winning a bride to boot. It Interesting. Too Mature. is a real action film and as such will in- —o terest children. THEIR OWN DESIRES. Norma Shearer. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Direction by E. Mason Hopper and Jas. Some Interest. Exciting But Forbes. All dialogue. M.-G.-M. Very Appealing. Previously reported in Preview. The —o theme is of modem youth sacrificed to broken family relations which are mend- SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE. Richard ed during the shock of a temporary trag- Dix. Direction by Reginald Barker. Bas- edy. But the characters are all selfish ed on novel by Earl Derr Biggers. All and unconvincing, and the conclusion un- sound. dialogue. R. K. 0. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Previously reported in preview Decem- No. No. ber. An entertaining mystery story o which will probably have greater interest — to younger generations than to those who THEY LEARNED ABOUT WOMEN remember when the book and play first FROM THEM. Joe Schenck, Gus Van, appeared. Bessie Love. Direction by Jack Conway. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. All dialogue. M.-G.-M. Good. Wholesome. A picture which will probably have a — 6 — — —

wide range of appeal since it combines and the result is light and refreshing en- the ever-popular baseball theme with tertainment. new song hits rendered by the promin- Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 6 to 12 ent vaudeville team of Van and Schenck. Excellent. Good, if (Seen in preview.) Fond of Music. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. —o Doubtful. No. THE ROGUE SONG. Lawrence Tibbett. —o Direction by Lionel Barrymore. All dia- THIS THING CALLED LOVE. Con- logue and music. M. G. M. stance Bennett, Edmund Lowe. Direc- The Rogue Song is created for the dy- tion by Paul Stein. All dialogue. Pathe. namic personality and exceptionally Domestic comedy which accentuates beautiful voice of Lawrence Tibbett, and the possible difficulties and incompatibili- sets a very high standard in musical ties of married life in rather amusing talking pictures. It is along the lines of fashion. It is unsuitable in theme for musical comedy and yet approaches children. opej^dic form at times where the music Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. becomes an integral part of the action. No. No. The music is beautiful, totally different —o and much finer than any hitherto given on the screen, and seems perfectly THE VAGABOND LOVER. Rudy Vallee. recorded. The story is romantically and Direction by Marshall Neilan. All dia- vividly entertaining, the acting excellent logue and music. R. K. 0. of course, and the picture—photographed The plot is a mere thread on which to in color throughout, with greatly im- hang the singing of Rudy Valle and the proved technique—is a gorgeous spec- playing of his excellent jazz band. It is tacle. It is an experience no one will given in the spirit of broad farce and wish to miss. enlivened by the hilarious comedy of Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 6 to 12 Marie Dressier. The characters are all Yes: especially if No. Too mature “nice people” in attractive surroundings fond of music. in many ways.

Short Subjects

Two Reel Comedies. All Dialogue.

BITTER FRIENDS. Ed Clark, Eddie DAD KNOWS BEST. Taylor Holmes. Lambert, Addie McPhail. Direction by Direction by Dwight Warren and William Stephen Roberts. Educational. Hyer. Educational. An amazing example of bad taste in So called comedy based on the antics which the English language is distorted of a middle aged couple under the in- as well as manners and ethics. fluence of alcohol. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 6 to 12 Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 6 to 12 No. No. No. Vulgar Impossible. — —

DANGEROUS FEMALES. Marie Dress- WESTERN KNIGHTS. Eddie Lambert, ier, Polly Moran. Direction by William A1 St. John. Direction by Stephen Watson. Paramount. Roberts. Educational. Clever acting has been proselyted by Western slapstick comedy. Mediocre the theme. Two sisters mistake the new in production. minister for an escaped convict, and visa Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 6 to 12 versa, using “sex appeal” and liquor to Amusing. Harmless. hold their men until the police arrive. —o The humor is not of the highest order. TARZAN THE TIGER. A Serial. Nata- Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 6 to 12 Not recommended. No. lie Kingston, Frank Merrill. Direction —o by Plenry McRae. Universal. One of Edgar Burrough’s stories film- THAT RED HEADED HUSSEY. Charley ed in chapter or serial form. It concerns Grapewin. Direction by Alf Goulding. the replenishing of family fortunes from Comedy attempting to provide a the wealth of a ruined temple in the remedy for future quarrels. It is deafen- heart of Africa and is less startling than ing! many serials. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 6 to 12 Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 6 to 12 No interest and No. Probably of Entertaining, but not not recommended. little interest. highly recommended.

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The Motion Picture Committee wishes to explain that the following reviews are the concensus of opinion of the committee and not of individual members. The greatest number of films reviewed in these bulletins are seen at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences thru the courtesy of the Association of Motion Picture Producers. Five members of the committee of thirty-five previewers are present at a showing, and written reviews are returned. Another committee then evaluates and condenses these opinions. A few pictures not shown at the Academy are seen as they appear at first run theatres in order to make the bulletins more complete and useful.

Pictures indicated as “previews” are unfinished—unreleased—and the opinion is on the theme particularly. Final verdict may be altered.

The desire of the committee is not to appear dogmatic or arbitrary in suggesting the suitability of pictures for children. It would be unwise in any case in as much as so many factors enter into a child’s ability to understand and appreciate a film. The physical, mental, and cultural differences in individual children of the same age limits are so great that a decision with regard to the value of any picture for a child must be influenced by these conditions. But we wish to keep an ideal before us realizing that children are plastic and that standards and ideals held before them mould their characters, and it is felt that certain minimum standards—basic principles, should not be violated. The following suggestions are held in mind by the previewers when reviewing films as entertainment for children. Is the theme within a child’s understanding?

Does it show excessive cruelty?

Does it glorify crime or criminals?

Are the feelings aroused wholesome for a child ? Are the characters such as you would wish your child to know? Is the play true to life?

Does it make light of the morality and standards that go to make a good citizen? Is the humor in good taste? Does the production reach a standard of excellence? Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Previews Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscriptions

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ANNA CHRISTIE. Greta Garbo. Based a “pot of gold” found at the end of the on play by Eugene O’Neil. Direction by rainbow, a little too sentimental perhaps to be really artistic, but sweet and Clarence Brown. All dialogue. M.G.M. idealistic, and thoroly interesting. It has The theme of “Anna Christie” is the as background the unusual setting of the rehabilitation of a prostitute and is in- great wheat fields of America’s North- evitably sordid but Miss Garbo gives a west, and the director has caught the surpassingly fine interpretation of the spirit of this different and viril country. difficult role and is supported by a per- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. fect cast. The photography deserves Recommended. No Interest. special mention for its beauty of composition. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. COME ACROSS. Lena Basquette, Reed Unsuitable. No. Howes. Direction by Ray Taylor. Part —o dialogue. Universal. BEAU BANDIT. Rod LaRoque, Doris A poorly produced picture which at- Kenyon, Mitchell Lewis. Direction by tempts to demonstrate, with little suc- Lambert Hillyer. All dialogue. R.K.O. cess, that crooks merely need a shove in A romantically entertaining story of a the right direction to set them on an modem Robinhood character—a Mexican honorable path. (Seen in preview.) bandit—whose sense of justice outweighs Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. his personal desires. Not perhaps ideal No. No. for youthful audiences but so unreal, and o suggestive of burlesque, that it seems — harmless in effect. (Seen in preview.) DAMES AHOY. Glenn Tryon. Direction Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. by William James Croft. All dialogue. Probably Not recommended Universal. entertaining. but entertaining. —o The humor is typical of the suggestive and somewhat vulgar sort so frequently THE BIG PARTY. Sue Carol, Dixie Lee. found in two reel comedies, but this is Direction by John Blystone. All dialogue. unbelievably stretched to six! The story Fox. is correspondingly sketchy. Audiences which associate Sue Carrol Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. with portrayals of fresh and wholesome No. No. youth will be keenly disappointed in this tawdry story of shop girls betrayed thru unbelievable innocence (or ignorance). It FRAMED. Evelyn Brent, Regis Toomey. is suggestive and dull, and the moral ending is insufficiently motivated to save Director, LeBaron. All dialogue. R.K.O. the film from being distasteful. A night club hostess swears vengeance Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. against a police official for the death of Unwholesome. No. her father in a racket war. She strikes —o at him thru his son who is ignorant of her police record. The happy ending CITY GIRL. Charles Farrell, Mary Dun- weakens any moral involved. (Seen in can. Direction by F. W. Mumau. Part preview.) dialogue. Fox. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. The story is essentially a love story, Not advised. No. — ——

THE GRAND PARADE. Fred Scott, THE LOCKED DOOR. Rod La Roque. Helen Twelvetrees. Based on minstrel Direction by George Fitzmorris. All play by Howard Emmett Ropes. Direct- dialogue. United Artists. ion by Fred Newmeyer. All dialogue and Previously reported in October. A music. Pathe. society melodrama in which a woman saves her sister-in-law from a roue, altho play within a play: the one, a min- A her own happiness is at stake, but the strel show is entertaining; but the other, sacrifice is difficult to appreciate. The thru love a story of a man’s reformation theme seems old fashioned and falsely and fatherhood would have been more sentimental. acceptable in the manner of telling a Adolescents, 12 generation or so ago. The excellent act- to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. principals deserves mention No. ing of the o but entertainment value depends on — taste. THE MOUNTED STRANGER. “Hoot” Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Gibson. Directed by Arthur Rosson. All No, rather degrading No. dialogue. Universal. in its portrayal. Western drama full of the sort of action which usually is popular with youth- —o ful movie fans. There is justifiable war- fare between the hero and the villain who finally pays for his evil ways, and TIGERS IN INDIA. George HUNTING our hero rides to rescue and win the girl. Dyott producer. Talking Picture Epics. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. A travelogue accompanied by descrip- Entertaining of Exciting but tive comment given by Mr. Dyott which its type. entertaining. is vividly interesting. It shows the hunt- —o ing of wild animals of various kinds and NEW YORK NIGHTS. Norma Talmadge, includes local color in the way of Indian John Wray. Direction by Lewis Mile- life and customs. It is entertaining as well as educational. stone. All dialogue. United Artists. Previously Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. reported as preview (Sept.) Underworld characters and Recommended. Recommended except unwholesome incidents make the picture unsuitable for for excitable children. immature audiences. John Wray creates a very real character which deserves _ —o mention for its distinctive individuality. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. THE JADE BOX. Louise Lorraine, Jack No. No. Perrin. Direction by Ray Taylor. Uni- —o versal. Silent serial. NIGHT RIDE. Joseph Schildkraut, Bar- This hair raising serial has for its bara Kent, Edward G. Robinson. Direct- central interest a dark shadow which is ion by John S. Robinson. All dialogue. supposed to be an invisible human being Universal. seeking liberation from this semi-life- A very emotional drama of gang ac- like state. tivities which a newspaper reporter must Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. cover for his paper. It is tense and No. Emphatically No. brutal but holds the interest thru the —— —

^excellence of its presentation of this THE SACRED FLAME. Pauline Fred- ugly side of life. rick, Conrad Nagel, Lila Lee. Based on Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. play by Somerset Maugham. Direction No: Too brutal No. by Archie Mayo. All dialogue. Warner a portrayal. Brothers. NO NO NANETTE. Bernice Claire. Di- This picture presents an unusual and depressing problem which the mother of rection by Clarence Badger. All dialogue two sons must meet. She does so, satis- and music. First National. fying her own conscience, but the audi- Colorful, musical and lightly enter- ence is left with the question “Is homo- taining comedy, which has been elaborat- cide sometimes justifiable?” Undoubtedly ed from the original, retaining the popu- adult fare only, but interesting because lar well known song hits. of the excellence of the cast. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Very entertaining. Harmless. No. No. —o NOT SO DUMB. Marion Davies, William Holden. Based on play “Dulcy” by Marc SALLY. Marilyn Miller. Direction by Connolly and George Kaufman. Direction John Francis Dillon. Adapted from the by King Vidor. All dialogue. M.G.M. musical comedy. All color, dialogue and The plot of this amusing comedy is music. First National. plausible and very funny, for “Dulcy”, The tuneful, colorful Ziegfield success, wishing only to help her fiance in his transposed to the screen with much skill. business by pleasant social contacts, suc- It has as story the intriguing rise of an ceeds in doing everything wrong in a ambitious little girl who begins life as very gracious, kindly way. It provides an orphan in a Foundling Home, and excellent screen entertainment which the reaches undreamed heights of fame thru entire family may enjoy together. her dancing ability. Miss Miller looses Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. none of her charm on the screen and the Very amusing. Possibly too production should especially please those mature for interest. who could not see the stage version. o — Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ROADHOUSE NIGHTS. Helen Morgan, Good. Passable. Charles Ruggles. Directed by Hobart —o Henley. All dialogue. Paramount. SECOND WIFE. Conrad Nagel, Lila Lee. Crook melodrama: a tale of rum runners whose activities are uncovered Based on play “All The King’s Men” by by a newspaper reporter. It is a story Charles Fulton Oursler. Direction by of criminals led by a strong and authori- Russell Mack. All dialogue. R.K.O. tative leader, but crime is not made to “Second Wife” is an unpleasant sketch seem easy or alluring, and all receive of family relations—an attempt to show their just deserts! It is interesting for the difficult adjustments this type of drama. which a second wife must make when she marries a man Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. with a child. But the production seems Very thrilling; No: too suggest- only melodramatic and difficult to accept depends on child. ive of danger seriously. Lack of taste in story, dia-

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logue and settings have rendered all the THE STORY OF GOESTA BERLING. efforts of the cast quite futile. Lars Hanson, Greta Garbo. Direction by' Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Mauritz Stiller. Silent. Foreign product- No. Absolutely Not. ion, adapted from the Nobel Prize story o — by Selma Lagerlof. THE SHOW OF SHOWS. All Star. Di- This is the story of the numerous adventures of Goesta Berling, Swedish rection by John Adolphi. All dialogue and preacher expelled from his church be- music. Warner Brothers. cause of drunkeness, who goes from one A gay revue offering the talent of 77 scrapegrace adventure to another until Warner Brothers’ stars. There is great his marriage to a beautiful woman who variety in the entertainment and some is believes in his inate fineness. The set- sure to please. tings have unusual charm giving an un- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. forgettable impression of fine old homes in Sweden and of exquisite scenery. Enjoyable. Harmless. It is entertaining and well worth seeing. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. SLIGHTLY SCARLET. Evelyn Brent, Good. Passable. o Clive Brook, Eugene Pallette. Direction — by Louis Gamier and Edwin Ivnoff. Ail STREET OF CHANCE. William Powell, dialogue. Paramount. Kay Francis. Direction by John Crom- Reported as Preview (February). This well. All dialogue. Paramount. is a society crook drama—a “Raffles” type A professional gambler effectively pre-

- of story —- where the girl and the man vents his younger brother from joining finally decide that crime does not pay. the racket, but in doing so looses his It is entertaining, cleverly acted, and has wife and sacrifices his professional honor excellent dialogue, but is more suitable and his life. The general technique of for adult appreciation than for children. the production is excellent, making the Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. development of the plot of absorbing interest to adults. Its value for adoles- Interesting. Too mature. cents depends upon their ability to ap- o — preciate the evils attendant upon gam- SON OF THE GODS. Richard Barthel- bling rather than to sense only its fas- cination and the admirable qualities mess, Constance Bennett. Direction by of the law breaking hero. Frank Lloyd. From the story by Rex Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Beach. All dialogue. First National. Doubtful. No. The plot is unusual and dramatic. The “Son of the Gods” is a Chinese who hides SUCH ARE DANGEROUS. War- his nationality to make his way among MEN Europeans. When he wishes to marry ner Baxter. Based on story by Elinor the problem of race prejudice brings the Glyn. Direction by Kenneth Hawkes. All dramatic climax. It is presented by an dialogue. Fox. especially efficient cast and is entertain- Plastic surgery provides a disguise for ing. a wealthy man who seeks revenge for a Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. fancied slight. He finds happiness in- Passable. Too mature. stead. The story is an improbable so- — —

ciety drama but it is so expertly executed keeper’s wife whose lonely, isolated exist- "rat it is very diverting. ence makes her discontented. She yields 'Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. to temptation which almost causes her Mature in theme but Little interest, to loose what she values most in life. It probably harmless. is not unusual and may not greatly interest critical adults. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. THEY LEARNED ABOUT WOMEN. Not recommended. No. Joe Schenck, Gus Van, Bessie Love. Di- —o rection by Jack Conway. All dialogue WOMAN RACKET. Blanch Sweet, Tom and music. M.G.M. Moore. Direction by Robert Ober. All Previously reported in preview (Febru- dialogue. M.G.M. ary) —Title corrected. It is a baseball Reported as preview in December un- story combined with songs by the vaude- der title “Night Hostess”. The story is ville team “Van and Schenck” and will sordid. A policeman’s wife wearies of undoubtedly have a wide range of ap- her uneventful life and returns to her peal. However some types of vaudeville position as hostess in a disreputable humor are more successful on the stage, night club. She then becomes involved and there are several such examples in in a murder from which entanglement her this which spoil the film for general husband saves her. recommendation. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. Not advised. No. —o —o “HUNTING TIGERS IN INDIA” will be UNDERTOW. Mary Nolan, Johnny Mack the picture which most boys and girls Brown. Direction by Harry Pollard. All will want to see this month. It combines dialogue. Universal. rare educational value with real enter- This is the story of a lighthouse tainment.

Short Subjects Two Reel Comedies. All Dialogue.

THE BEARDED LADY. Louise Fazenda. FOR LOVE OR MONEY. Lois Wilson, Direction by William Watson. Para- Bert Roach. Direction A. Leslie Pearce. mount. Paramount. Utterly ridiculous love story of the A better type of short comedy not unusual or outstanding but sufficiently bearded lady in a circus. Inoffensive and amusing to hold the interest. amusing. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Amusing, if not Too mature, Amusing. Amusing. too mature.

—7— SO THIS IS PARIS GREEN. Louise SUGAR PLUM PAPA. 'Mack Sennett Frazenda. Direction by William Watson. Production.

Paramount. The title gives the character of the The theme “is chiefly concerned with entertainment. It is commonplace and the relief experienced by an ‘unfaithful’ dull with too little action to amuse small wife when she discovers that the husband whom she has poisoned with Paris children and not enough real fun for Green, is really an outlaw” and that she older ones. is a heroine instead of a fugitive from Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. justice. The picture is worse than the average slap stick and has no place on Harmless. Not recommended. any program. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. —o— SPORTING YOUTH. Ann Christy. Di- rection Ben Holmes. Universal. A masquerade costume and a dream transport our heroine to Arabia via the comedy route. Will entertain children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Amusing. Entertaining.

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Parents who feel that they are unique in finding the movies a problem — or those who do not believe them one — will be interested in a study by Alice Miller Mitchell, “Children and The Movies”, published by the University of Chicago Press, in which she examines the motion picture attendance of 10,052 Chicago School children. She concludes that practically all children

are interest in, and attend movies regularly, the attendance differing only in the degree of fre- quency. Similar studies on smaller scales elsewhere seem to bear out her findings. She says:

“The little movie theatre around the corner has been one of the most important institutions in the neighborhood ... It has become a sort of super-nursemaid and play director.” That this

is true is borne out by what theatre managers and others interested say. But in this connection, the new medium—sound and dialogue—has shown definitely that fewer pictures are being made which are suitable for children and emphasizes the fact that parents should supervise their children’s motion picture attendance with even greater care and intelligence in order that they may derive only happiness from this great experience.

“The movie is the world’s greatest story book. Filled with life’s tales, it is for all. But

the juvenile edition is not yet off the press.” Films recommended most highly for adult interest this month are “Sarah and Son”, “The Case of Sergeant Grischa”, and George Arliss in “The Green Goddess”. Family audiences will enjoy “Only The Brave”, “The Vagabond King”, “The Sky Hawk”, and the amusing comedy “Honey”.

Unless otherwise indicated the following pictures have been seen in all dialogue form. Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscriptions Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Georce Ryall, Previews

THE BAD ONE. Dolores Del Rio, Ed- Mr. Powell and Mr. Skelly, and a co- mund Lowe. Directed by George Fitz- herently developed plot, this picture provides interesting entertainment in the morris. United Artists. form of character study. It is back stage This appears to be frankly an attempt drama which is redeemed from sordidness to capitalize on the success of the stars by the human qualities of generosity and in “What Price Glory” and “Cockeyed loyalty which the characters display. World”. The social status of the charac- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ters is the same, and the vulgarity simi- Not recommended. No. lar, but in addition, all the limits of good taste are exceeded in offensive sentiment- ality making it a thoroughly objection- THE BENSON MURDER CASE. William able exhibition. (Seen in preview.) Powell. Adapted from the mystery story Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. by S. S. Van Dine. Directed by Frank No. No. Tuttle. Paramount. William Powell again plays the role BEHIND MAKEUP. Hal Skelly, THE of the dilettante Philo Vance who un- William Powell. Paramount. ravels the complicated threads of a mur- Distinguished by the notable acting of der mystery. It is interesting of its type —— —

but probably too talkative to hold the their squabbling, and again their common attention of youthful audiences. (Seen interests draw them together. It is in preview.) rollicking fun of the type famliiar thru Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. similar presentations. No Objection. Too complicated. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. —o Very entertaining. Good fun. o THE CASE OF SERGEANT GRISCHA. — THE COLLEGE RACKETEER. James Chester Morris. Story based on book by Murray. Directed by Reginald Barker. Arnold Zweig. Direction by Herbert Universal. Brenon. R.K.O. A college hero, an idol in athletics, The picture is of absorbing interest sullen, unresponsive, and secretive, who because of the theme, which portrays the is in reality a rum runner escaping jus- ruthlessness of the German military tice and deliberately choosing a school machine as it crushed individuals and in which to hide from the law, is a little prevented human and humane reactions. difficult to credit. Thruout several reels It leaves the impression that any State the hero’s viscious past colors his which becomes such a machine, and is thoughts and actions. The sentimen- without justice, must certainly fall, and tal suggestion that he finally lives up to it is a lesson in tolerant understanding what the students would like to believe between nations. Otherwise the product- him, is dangerous philosophy, because ion is disappointing. Several characters he has not demonstrated that he has are miscast and the direction is not al- anything to offer anyone except an ways convincing, but in spite of this it ability to win a race. The police are reaches a degree of excellence which shown in a most unflattering light, and should attract audiences interested in so altogether it is a picture which is soci- unusual and significant a subject. ally destructive in its influence. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Excellent for older Too mature Unwholesome. No. boys and girls. and tragic. THE FIGHTING LEGION. Ken May- CHASING RAINBOWS. Bessie Love, nard. Direction by Harry J. Brown. Charles King. Directed by Charles Reis- Part dialogue. Universal. ner. M.G.M. Stereotyped Western action film, in This is a hackneyed portrayal of back which the murderer of the officer of the stage life with little to distinguish it law is apprehended after considerable from countless others. difficulty. Tarzan, the beautiful horse, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. takes first honors. It is of greater inter- Not recommended but No interest, est to youthful than to adult audiences, and the objectionable passable. features are, after —o all, only local color. THE Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. COHENS AND KELLYS IN SCOT- Entertaining. Entertaining, if not LAND. George Sidney, Charles Murray. too exciting. Directed by William James Craft. Uni- —o versal. THE GAY TROUBADOR or OLD The Cohens and Kellys again resume SPANISH CUSTOM. (Title indefinite.) — — o

Ramon Novarro, Dorothy Jordan. M.G.M. in reality the featured players. Sue A romantic tale of the gay escapades Carol is the plain little secretary, “the of a student whose notorious love affairs ugly duckling ’ who is transformed by a in Madrid hinder his new one in Seville beauty specialist and a modiste so that and culminate in a duel. It provides she may win her man. Interpolated opportunities for Novarro to sing songs confuse the type of entertainment. pleasantly and often, and entertains after The picture is commonplace, and the em- a fashion. (Seen in preview.) phasized suggestion of exceptional merit in rapid success, puts the accent Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. on the place Passable. Little interest. wrong to recommend for children. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. THE GIRL OF THE PORT. Sally O’Neil. — — No. Adapted from “The Firewalker” by John THE GREEN GODDESS. George Arliss, Russell. Directed by Bert Glennon. Ralph Forbes, Alice Joyce, H. B. Warner. R.K.O. Adapted from the stage play. Direction Thru the help of a girl, an ex-army by Alfred Green. Warner Brothers. officer rids himself of his terror of fire Mr. Arliss presents a flawless picture a psychopathic result of the war, and he of the suave and merciless Rajah of a finally regains his mental and moral primitive state in the Himalayas, who balance. It is an unconvincing, mediocre cunningly plots to offer a human sacrifice production which does not greatly enter- to the Green Goddess in order to satisfy tain. The war scenes showing the horrors his desire for vengeance. It is a very of the use of liquid fire make it unsuit- artistic translation of the interesting and for children. able familiar stage play. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. Good, if o not Too mature, — too mature. THE GIRL SAID NO. William Haines.

Directed by Sam Wood. M.G.M . HAPPY DAYS. In Grandeur Film. All This picture is designed for the effer- star cast. Direction by Benjamin Stoloff. vescent, “smart-alec” personality of Fox. William Haines. Adults who enjoy him A minstrel troupe traveling on a show will find this vehicle true to type. But boat down the Mississippi River is parents will not wish their children to stranded at Memphis. Former members follow his pattern of offensive modem of the troupe, now famous, put on a youth, breaking every law of safety, con- show to get the owner on his feet financi- vention, good manners and good citizen- ally. A romance is interwoven. Interest ship. in the production is due to the new tech- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. nique which gives a stereoptican illusion, Not advised. No. and in the larger screen which can show —o ensembles to greater advantage. With the larger screen there seems to come a THE; GOLDEN CALF. Sue Carol, Jack larger volume of sound also—which is a Mulhall. Directed by Millard Webb. doubtful asset! Paramount. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. “The Golden Calf” is a facetious refer- Entertaining. Morally harmless, ence to the nether extremeties which are but too long and noisy. 4- — A —

HONEY. Nancy Carroll. Based on stage altlio it lacks the emotional, stirring play “Come Out of The Kitchen” by Alice problem which the play presented, it is interesting and entertaining. Edward Duer Miller. Directed by Wesley Rug- Robinson gives an excellent portrayal of gles. Paramount. the excitable grape grower, and Miss True to its title, “Honey” is a sweet Banky is attractive. and romantic comedy with interpolated Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. songs which, while they are entertaining, Too sophisticated No. seem out of place and rather hinder the in theme. logical interest in the plot. It is the —o story of a clever Southern girl whom LET’S GO PLACES. Joseph Wagstaff, circumstances force to masquerade as a cook in her own kitchen. The settings Lola Lane. Directed by Frank Strayer. and dialogue are in good taste, the Fox. characters are well cast, and it can be This was reviewed in February under recommended as excellent entertainment the title “Fast Workers”. It is a simple for family audiences. story with musical interpolations which Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. is of passable interest. Wholesome fun. Amusing. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. o — Passable. No interest. o KETTLE CREEK. Ken Maynard. Di- — rection by Harry J. Brown. Universal. THE LIGHT OF WESTERN STARS. Arlen, Brian, Green. Western action film. For Plot:— Richard Mary Harry young man from Oklahoma goes among Adapted from Zane Grey story. Directed the poor whites of Kentucky in search by Otto Brower and Edwin H. Knopf. of his father’s murderer, only to find him- A story which gives us the spirit of self caught in a long standing family the old West as we like to imagine it: feud. The naive plot and thrilling action two fisted likable heroes, despicable are true to type as are also the incon- villains meeting well deserved ends, a sistencies and anachronisms which rob charming girl introducing romance, and the film of all educational value. The plenty of action amid gorgeous surround- one significant feature is the beautiful ings. It is an entertaining picture, good photography. But it provides simple of its type, recommended for family entertainment with one of the most audiences. amusing “chases” ever shown on the Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. screen! Most “juniors” will enjov it. Good. Exciting. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. —o Yes, if not too Very exciting, “simple”. THE LONE STAR RANGER. George O’Brien, Sue Carol. Story based on novel A LADY TO LOVE. Vilma Banky, Ed- by Zane Grey. Direction by A. F. Erick- ward G. Robinson. Adapted from Sidney son. Fox. Howard's “They Knew What They Want- Splendid Western melodrama in the gorgeous settings of the Rainbow Bridge, ed”. Directed by Victor Seastrom. M.G. Grand Canyon, and the Arizona desert. M. The photography is beautiful. The plot The unconventional situations of the is familiar to many. A young man who story have been skillfully handled, and has killed a man in self defense, joins o— —

the Texas Rangers to secure a pardon. THE MELODY MAN. John St. Polis, He undertakes the dangerous mission of Alice Day, William Collier, Jr. Directed capturing the leader of a band of cattle by William Neill. Part color. Columbia. rustlers in wild country, and it ends in a spectacular and thrilling gun battle. An interesting theme which presents a conspicuous contrast between classical Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. and jazz music. The plot concerns a Good. Good unless too composer, guilty of a crime, who is exciting. traced after a period of many years thru —o a rhapsody of his own composition. (Seen LORD BYRON OF BROADWAY. in preview.) Charles Kaley, Marion Schilling, Cliff Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Edwards. Directed by William Nigh. Passable. Rather mature. M.G.M. This story of back stage life is a weak ONLY THE BRAVE. Gary Cooper, Mary edition of “The Broadway Melody” and Brian. Directed by Frank Tuttle. Para- the music and action are at times start- mount. lingly reminiscent. It holds little of The story is that of a young Union novelty and the sophistication is broad. Cavalry captain who, jilted and em- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. bittered by the girl he loves, volunteers Not recommended. Unsuitable. for the almost certain death of spy duty. — — His adventures provide a pleasantly entertaining romance, which for pictorial LOVIN’ THE LADIES. Richard Dix, charm, and excellent acting, excels others Lois Wilson. Directed by Melville Brown. of its type. While the background is the R.K.O. dramatic and stirring period of the Civil A light and amusing farce which shows War, it is nicely balanced by the roman- that wagers on anything as intangible tic element, and the settings, costumes, and ungovernable as love are futile. and action all contribute to provide a (Seen in preview.) charming picture. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Amusing and innocuous. No interest. Highly recommended. Good. —o —o LUMMOX. Winnifred Westover. Adapted HELL HARBOR. Lupe Velez, Jean Her- from the novel by Fannie Hurst. Direct- sholt, John Holland. Adapted from, the ed by Herbert Brennon. United Artists. novel “Out of The Night” by Rida John- “Lummox” is the story of a servant son Young. Directed by Henry King girl—an unemotional drudge, who con- United Artists. stantly sacrifices herself to help others. A melodrama bristling with bold The theme is beautifully executed. Miss crimes, bloodshed and cruelty, which has Westover is admirable in the title role, as setting the lovely background of the and the direction thruout is realistic and Carribean Sea islands and life among the satisfying. It is worth while seeing as pearl fishers and traders. The incredible an excellent portrayal of Miss Hurst’s plot might have seemed heroic as a silent well known novel. picture, but dialogue betrays the banali- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ties and increases the objectionable No: unsuitable. No interest. characteristics of the persons portrayed. — —

Adults will find it of average interest in a sordid procession unrelieved by only, depending upon taste. humor, wit or novelty. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No. Decidedly not. No.

SARAH AND SON. Ruth Chatterton, ON THE LEVEL. Victor McLaglen, Lil- Fredric March. Based on Timothy yan Tashman. Direction by Irving Cum- Shea’s novel. Directed by Dorothy Arz- mings. Fox. ner. A rough and ready iron worker, who becomes enmeshed in a crooked real The story tells of the progress of estate deal after being “vamped” by a Sarah Storm thru a period of years to beautiful woman, has to resort to his the time when tenacity of purpose and courage and brawn to get him out of financial success make it possible for the mix-up into which he was plunged her to reclaim the son who was parted by his simplicity. It is not a very sym- from her in infancy. It is a charming pathetic story and has little interest. story in which mother-love is not sentimentally overdrawn, but is portrayed in Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. and interesting way. This, with Passable. Too mature. a human —o Miss Chatterton’s exceptional ability and the support of a well chosen cast, places PARAMOUNT ON PARADE. All star the picture among the foremost of recent cast. Paramount release. releases. The title is an excellent summary, for Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. many Paramount stars pass in revue, the Perfectly wholesome No interest, whole being a wealth of amusing and but possibly little interesting material. It will have the interest. usual appeal of this type of entertainment. (Seen in preview.) SHE COULDN’T SAY NO. Winnie Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Lightner, Chester Morris. Direction by Passable. Little interest. Lloyd Bacon. Warner Bros. “She Couldn’t Say No” is another way THE PARTY GIRL. Douglas Fairbanks, of saying that “the show must go on!” It is another musical of the Jr. Directed by Victor Halpin. Tiffany. show — vaudeville type — and as such is enter- Reported in February under the title taining in its way. Holding the acts “Dangerous Business”. It is a portrayal together is the romance between a of the use party girls in selling large of cabaret singer and a racketeer, and the orders to out of town customers and it sophisticated dialogue and suggestions is thoroughly offensive. make it unsuitable for children. Adolescent, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. o No. No. — —o THE RACKETEER. Robert Armstrong, THE SHIP FROM SHANGHAI. Conrad Carol Lombard. Directed by Howard Nagel, Kay Johnson, Louis Wolheim. Higgens. Pathe. Based on novel “Ordeal” by Dale Collins. Extortion, dishonest gambling, boot- Directed by Charles Brabin. M.G.M. legging, drunkenness and adultery march This is a tense psychological melo- — —

drama which gives the experiences of five operetta, and consequently disappointing. English people who fall into the power Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. of an insane steward while crossing the Mildly entertaining. Passable. Pacific on their yacht. He is a mono- —o maniac, obsessed with desire have a to THE VAGABOND KING. Dennis King, power over the representatives of a hated “upper class”. It is exceptionally dra- Jeannette MacDonald. Adapted from matic, the tense situations unrelieved operetta, and stage play. All color. Di- thruout, but it is so well done that it rected by Ludwig Berger. Paramount. is very engrossing if not entertaining — This is the old story of Francois Villon, for everyone! swaggering Parisian vagabond, poet, and Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12, lover, who lived in the 15th century and Too emotionally tense. Too brutal. who has left a romantic heritage of —o legend. The picture is a combination THE' SKY HAWK. John Garrick, Helen of the stage play and the gay operetta Chandler. From story called “Chap with its lovely and stirring music. The Called Bardell” by Llewellyn Hughs. Di- sets and costumes are very beautiful, rection by John G. Blystone. Fox. Pre- color adding much to the effect. The viously reported in preview. Objections acting is excellent, especially by Dennis removed. King and 0. P. Heggie. The direction is splendid and the pageantry very effect- It is the story of a young British avi- ive. It is excellent entertainment which ator who clears his name of an un- the whole family may enjoy. warranted charge of cowardice thru a 12. gallant feat of courage. It gives a vivid Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to conception of air fighting and the Zeppe- Recommended. Good. o lin raids over London, and is a thrilling — and moving production which challenges WALL STREET. Ralph Ince, Aileen the imagination and arouses patriotism Pringle. Directed by R. William Neill. without actually glorifying war. Columbia. Intelligent direction plot which Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. and a Good. Probably too involves the usual ups and downs of a exciting. Wall Street gambler renders this picture —o interesting to adults. It will have no special appeal for youthful audiences. THE WEST. John Boles, Joe SONG OF Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Brown, Vivienne Segal. Adapted from Little interest. No interest. “Rainbow” by Lawrence Stallings. Di- rected by Ray Enright. All color. War- ner Brothers. WEDDING RINGS. H. B. Warner, Lois Wilson, Olive Borden. Directed by is the epic “Song of The West” not William Beaudine. First National. it is heralded to be. Altho set in the The story deals with the rivalry of days of ’49 with all the beautiful scenery, sisters for man. Audiences which colorful and picturesque costumes and two one approve of “triangle” dramas will find settings of the time, it is not convincing the happy ending of this satisfactory. It or consistent. It is light entertainment with pleasant songs and dances which is well acted and on the whole interesting. slow up the story and action. It is one of the many hybrid productions now Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. showing — neither straight drama or Not suitable. No.

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Copyrighted by Women’s University Club, 1930 THE NEW MOTION PICTURE CODE

The new code of the producers of motion pictures is of current interest at this time. It has been ratified by some twenty companies, and its terms have been given to the public. The keynote of these self imposed standards is to be found in the statement that “every effort shall be made to reflect in drama the better standards of life” and to provide the sort of entertainment “which tends to improve and not degrade the race.” The ideals are high and this effort at self government within the producer’s organization is a step which we cannot too highly applaud. Robert A. Millikan, President of the California

Institute of Technology says of it: “I regard this as one of the most magnificent exhibitions I have ever seen of the possibility of our typical American method of private initiative, bringing about the most beneficent development of our modern civilization. The motion picture has in it the possibility of becoming one of the most stupendous educational forces of modern life and this looks as though it had appreciated this possibility and set about to realize it.”

Such a code of ethics is very difficult to formulate and more difficult to interpret, and upon interpretation will depend its success or failure. One of the greatest faults of motion pictures has been the “fraudulent emotions” portrayed and aroused and even in sincere efforts to present life in a human vital way, crudities and vulgarities have crept in which offend. If, as Mr. Thomas A. Edison says, the code may “obtain a uniform interpretation of subject matter consistent with the judgment of the best elements in the international constituency which the motion picture has come to serve”, we shall all have reason for congratulation. We, the public, have a certain responsibility also. We must withold judgment until the code is effective, remembering that the new films made under its suggestions cannot be released for months — probably not before fall—and that the internal cooperation cannot show results before then. We must have sincere interest and confidence that the Association may reach its high objective.

Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscriptions Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice-Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Previews FEATURE FILMS

Unless otherwise indicated the following pictures have been seen in all dialogue form.

ACROSS THE WORLD WITH MR. AND endurance and skill on the part of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. The latter half of the MRS. MARTIN JOHNSON. Talking pic- picture, in which the boy scouts figure ture Epics, Inc. and which shows magnificent scenes of wild animals, will have greater appeal A record of adventure in many out of children is more suitable the way places and among rarely visited for younger and peoples, such as cannibals, pygmies and for their entertainment. head hunters. It is a remarkably inter- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. esting picture and shows rare courage, Excellent. Latter half only. —2— — ——

AROUND THE WORLD VIA THE cellent acting to recommend it. It will GRAFF ZEPPELIN. Presenting Hugo appeal to adults more than to children. Eckner and C. E. Rosendahl. Talking Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Little interest. No interest. Picture Epics, Inc. o A tremendously interesting portrayal — of this great achievement, which shares COCK OF THE WALK. Joseph Schild- with spectators some of the thrills which kraut, Myma Loy. Direction by William those on the flight must have experienced. It leaves a vivid impression and is a Neill. Sono Art. (Seen in Preview.) splendid contribution to visual education. An eccentric and flirtatious musician No one can help but find this entertain- saves a girl from suicide, and later ing. marries her to provide a home for her. beneficial insurance agree- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. A mutually Excellent. Excellent. ment causes her to again attempt suicide to help her husband when he needs financial assistance. It provides light di- ANYBODY’S WAR. Moran and Mack. version for adults but is quite unsuitable for children. Adapted from “The Two Black Crows in Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. The A.E.F.” Paramount. (Seen in pre- Unsuitable. No. view.) —o Amos and his little mongrel dog provide hilarious fun in the trenches at the CRAZY THAT WAY. Joan Bennett, Front. It is typical of the entertainment Kenneth MacKenna: From stage play by furnished the Black Crows. by Two Vincent Lawrence. Direction by Hamil- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ton MacFadden. Fox. Great fun. Very entertaining. A young society girl falls in love with —o the man who shows least interest in her charm. It is an entertaining farce, mov- BEAU BANDIT. Rod LaRoque, Doris ing rapidly and with very amusing situ- Kenyon. Direction by Rambert Hillyer. ations. The characters are well cast, the R.K.O. settings suitable and attractive, and Miss Previously reported in preview in Bennett is convincing as the well bred, March. Although the ethical values of beautifully gowned and youthful co- this bandit hero are confused and incon- quette. sistent, the general tone of burlesque Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. makes the story seem harmless as enter- Very entertaining. No interest. tainment for youthful audiences. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Probably entertaining. Harmless. CZAR OF BROADWAY. John Wray, —o Betty Compson. Universal. (Seen in preview.) CAUGHT SHORT. Marie Dressier, Polly The “Czar” is a racketeer whose ama- Moran. Direction by Charles Reisner. tory adventures and disreputable busi- M.G.M. ness activities are portrayed in detail and A penetrating satire which is very made rather glamorous and thrilling in amusing, with sparkling humor and ex- mawkishly sentimental fashion. It can

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not be recommended for a critical audi- true love has no barriers. It is the type ence. of romantic story skillfully blending hu- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. mor and pathos which usually has great No. No. appeal. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. DANGEROUS PARADISE. Richard Ar- Good. Harmless. o len, Nancy Carroll. Adapted from the — novel “Victory” by Joseph Conrad. Di- HOLD EVERYTHING. Joe Brown, Win- rection by William Wellman. Paramount. nie Lightner. Direction by Roy Del Ruth. (Seen in preview.) Warner Brothers. of Lovers of Conrad’s story will not be A comedy broad humor, slow action, and dialogue not in the best of taste. satisfied with this adaptation. It is now a rather sordid love story without char- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. acter study or interesting philosophy and No. No. as such is of mild interest only. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. KING OF JAZZ. Paul Whiteman and his Not recommended. Unsuitable. orchestra; star acts. Direction by John Murray Anderson. Universal. (Seen in DOUBLE CROSS ROADS. Robert Ames, preview.) Lila Lee. Adapted from the story “Yon- This spectacular revue follows the ac- der Grow The Daisies” by William Lip- cepted pattern except that it is perhaps man. Direction by Alfred Werker. Fox. more generous in its prodigality. One Another melodrama of crime and beautiful act — the rhythmic drum dance criminals the theme of which stresses the opening the Rhapsody in Blue — is unique and perfect, and gives promise of difficulty of individuals ever escaping the the ultimate perfection this hold of the gang of which they were once to which of art attain. Entertainment a part. In this story gang fights gang form may of production is purely also which provides intensely exciting value such a a matter of taste. situations, the realistic presentation of which seems of doubtful social value. As Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. entertainment for adults it is perhaps a Entertaining. Too long and matter of taste, but it is thoroughly unsuitable for audiences of impressionable ages. LADIES LOVE BRUTES. George Ban- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. croft. Based on the stage play “Pardon Unwholesome. No. —o My Glove” by Zoe Akins. Direction by Rowland V. Lee. Paramount. HIGH SOCIETY BLUES. Janet Gaynor, The original title of the play is more Charles Farrell. Direction by David But- in harmony with the idea and spirit of ler. Fox. this comedy than the more vulgar one A light, humorous, and pleasant “Ladies Love Brutes”. It is an enter- comedy of newly rich people who are taining study of an Italian immigrant of unconscious of the snubs they receive little education or background, who be- from those already socially established. comes enormously rich as a New York In the end a boy and a girl prove that building contractor, but finds social ad-

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justment a more difficult problem. Mr. which successfully maintains interest and Bancroft’s characterization is exception- suspense to the unexpected ending. ally sincere and restrained, the direction Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. is excellent, and the plot interesting. It Very exciting. Too exciting. is recommended for adults who enjoy good acting. —o \dolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. MURDER ON THE ROOF. Margaret Not recommended. No. Livingston, Raymond Hatton. Direction —o by George B. Seitz. R.K.O. A murder mystery with New York THE MARSEILLAISE (or Captain of night life as a background. It follows The Guard) Laura La Plante, John Boles. the usual formula but is entertaining of Music by John Wakefield Cadman. Di- its type. rection by J. S. Robertson. Universal. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Opening with an apology for historical Possible but Too mature, inaccuracy, the drama unfolds pleasantly not recommended. but without conviction or sustained interest. The final scenes of the storming of the Bastille are the most effective, but THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Lon as a whole it is undistinguished musical- Chaney. Part dialogue and sound. Uni- ly or otherwise. versal. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. A revival of the silent film to which Passable. Not recommended. talking and sound sequences have been —o added with small success. It is the grew- some story of a creature deformed physi- MONTANA MOON. Joan Crawford, cally and mentally, and was more effect- John Mack Brown. Direction by Malcom ive in its original version. St. Clair. M. G. M. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Poor. No. Flaming youth in the person of Joan Crawford is subdued by one of the strong —o silent men of Montana. The plot can scarcely be recommended for originality, PLAYING AROUND. Alice White, and besides stressing the wrong social Chester Morris. Direction by Mervin Le- values, it has several breaches in good Roy. First National. taste. Both leads are well cast and give Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. interesting interpretations of their roles. Unwholesome. No. An innocent baby-faced flapper falls in —o love with a Beau Brummel only to find that he is a suave gangster, and she re- MURDER WILL OUT. Jack Mulhall, turns to her first beau—the soda clerk. Lila Lee. Adapted from the story “The The production maintains a level of constant action and suspense, and is not Purple Hieroglyph'’ by Murray Leinster. without interest. Direction by Clarence Badger. First Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. National. Possible but not No. An absorbing mystery melodrama recommended.

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PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ. Harry Rich- McNeile. Directed by Donald Gallaher. man, Joan Bennett. Direction by Edward Fox. H. Sloman. United Artists. Mystery melodrama continuing the ad- Mr. Richman has been given an un- ventures of “Bulldog Drummond”, the sympathetic part in this musical pro- English gentleman who enjoys disen- duction. His screen personality is not tangling beautiful young ladies from as ingratiating as his singing and he is sinister situations. The light touch of cast as an egotistical jazz singer who, burleque in Ronald Coleman’s earlier after becoming successful, neglects nis interpretation of the character is lacking fiancee and snubs old friends. It is not in this and it is consequently less inter- a pleasing story. The high lights are esting, but it is entertaining after the lavish settings, music by Irving Berlin, manner of its type. and the beautiful color sequence “Alice Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. in Wonderland”. Passable. No, too exciting. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No. THIS MAD WORLD. Kay Johnson, —o Basil Rathbone. From the French play SHE STEPS OUT. William Collier, Mar- “Inhuman Ground” by Francois de Curel. guerite Churchill. Adapted from the stage Directed by William de Mille. M.G.M. play “The Family Upstairs”. Fox. The conflict between love and duty to Daughter’s romance is almost spoiled one’s country provides the theme of this by mother’s interference, but the ready war romance. Its appeal is intellectual sympathy of her father saves the situ- rather than emotional, and an excellent ation. cast, intelligent direction and story, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. make it unusually interesting to adults Slight interest. No interest. and older adolescents. o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. — Mature. Too mature. STRICTLY UNCONVENTIONAL. Lew- is Stone, Catherine Dale Owen. Based on TRAILING TROUBLE. Hoot Gibson. stage play “The Circle” by Somerset Direction by Arthur Rosson. Universal. Maugham. Direction by David Burton. An improbable Western drama in M.G.M. which the hero’s chief claim to distinct- Each generation faces the same prob- ion is his ability to lie “in a big way”. lems: each generation disregards the He falls a victim to a “frame up” and mistakes of the elder and completes the risks the loss of his reputation and his unhappy “circle”. This is the theme. It sweetheart. is interesting but not outstanding in pro- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. duction, lacking somewhat the sophisti- No interest. Not recommended. cated deftness of the stage presentation. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. UNDER A TEXAS MOON. Raquel Not recommended. Unsuitable. Torres, Frank Fay. Based on story by —o Stewart Edward White. Direction by TEMPLE TOWER. Kenneth MacKenna, Michael Curtez. Warner Brothers. Marceline Day. From the novel by H. C. A romantic and entertaining farce — 6 — —— ——

which recounts the escape of a vagabond since Mr. Horton is so successfully hum- bandit after collecting the reward for orous in wholly clean plays. his own arrest. His adventures and those Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. of his two musical henchmen, are en- Probably passable. Too sophisticated. livened several humorous love affairs. by —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. YOUNG EAGLES. Charles Rogers, Jean Amusing. Questionable. Arthur. Based on two short stories by —o Elliott White Springs. Direction by William Wellman. Paramount. WIDE OPEN. Edward Everett Horton, A war setting for this story of youth- Patsy Ruth Miller. Adapted from the ful aviators, into which enters an element of mystery in discovering the novel, “The Narrow Street”, by Edward identity of the heroine. The extreme boy- Bateman Morris. Direction by Archie ishness of the heroes will appeal to adolescents and the aviation scenes are very Mayo. Warner Brothers. well portrayed. It is entertaining for This is a highly amusing farce but it family audiences. is unfortunate that suggestive innuen- Adolescents ,12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. does and positive vulgarities were added, Entertaining. Very exciting.

SHORT SUBJECTS

TWO REEL COMEDIES — ALL DIALOGUE.

THE CLOCK SHOP. Musical revue. Di- value. Title suggests type. It is unsuit- rection by Marty Brooks. M.G.M. able for children. Night in a clock shop when the clocks come to life. It is different and enter- HAIL THE PRINCESS. Directed by taining. Excellent for children. Stephen Roberts. Educational. —o Slapstick comedy which shows what happened when social rivals tried to out- THE DUKE OF DUBLIN. Charlie Mur- do each other in entertaining royalty. Di- ray. Direction Will Watson. Paramount. rected in better taste than usual in this type. Amusing for all. Slapstick comedy, probably harmless but very crude. Passable for children. —o —o HE TRUMPED HER ACE. Educational. The difference between trumping an FRENCH KISSES. Monty Collins. Edu- ace before and after marriage provides cational. the comedy theme. No interest for chil- Slapstick farce of little entertainment dren.

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HOW’S MY BABY. Monty Collins. Edu- MATCH PLAY. Walter Hagen, Leo cational. Diegel. Educational. Slapstick which is unobjectionable as Refreshing comedy based on a golf a whole. Harmless for children. game—its difficulties and its rewards. —o Highly recommended for all. —o KIDDIES REVUE, and THE BABY PEACE AND HARMONY. Monty Col- FOLLIES. Direction by Gus Edwards. lins. Educational. M.G.M. Slapstick comedy based on family Both productions are revues with chil- quarrels: quite pointless and devoid of dren imitating adult performances. fun. Not recommended for children. Entertainment value is a matter of taste —o for children as well as adults. THE PIRATES. M.G.M. —o Musical act of sophisticated type. Not recommended for children. LOBO DOG DOGS. Warner Brothers. OF —o A very interesting act showing the Late reports recommend “Song O’ My amazing responsiveness of an intelligent Heart”, Fox, with John McCormack, as and well trained police dog. Good for delightful entertainment suitable for children. family audiences. Also “All Quiet On —o The Western Front”, Universal, as a remarkable translation to the screen of the MANHATTAN SERENADERS. M.G.M. book by Enrich Maria Remarque. It is A musical revue attempting to express recommended for adult appreciation. the “spirit” of New York, made object- “The College Racketeer”, Universal, re- ionable by a Harlem scene. Not recom- viewed in April, is released in the East mended. under title “Hide Out”.

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The pictures which are reported in this bulletin are seen at three different sources, namely the neighborhood theatre, the first run theatre, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. At the neighborhood theatre, previews are sometimes shown by producers who are anxious to get the reaction of the public to the picture. Very often, the picture is recut after this showing but not sufficiently to alter the basal theme upon which our report is made. Thru the courtesy of the Association of Motion Picture Producers the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also shows us pictures before they are released, but these are usually in the finished form. Our greatest number of review's come from this source. Pictures which have been missed in preview and not shown by the Academy are caught at the first run theatres and though these reports are later than those of pictures reviewed prior to release they are usually published before the pictures reach the neighborhood theatre. A large committee cooperates to give the benefit of its not too personal opinion, for a course of study in Community and Social Adjustment and a series of lectures given by people within the motion picture industry, the university and on the press have contributed toward a broader viewpoint.

As Chairman of Previews, I wish to express my appreciation to this committee for the dili- gence and perseverance which has characterized its work and particularly to three of its members, Mrs. Gerald Murray, Mrs. Clifford Amsden, and Mrs. Edward McMahan, who have shared with me the responsibility of sending reporters to cover each picture.

The following are the women whose earnest endeavor, week after week, made this publi- cation possible: Mrs. John Vruwink Mrs. Norman Morse Mrs. Walter Van Dyke Mrs. Christian Hartke Mrs. Palmer Cook Mrs. Robert Burhans, Jr. Mrs. George Ryall Mrs. Quincy Cass

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FEATURE FILMS

Unless otherwise indicated the following pictures have been seen in all dialogue form. ALIAS FRENCH GERTIE. Be be THE ARIZONA KID. Warner Baxter. Daniels, Ben Lyon. Based on play “The Original story by Ralph Block. Direction Chatterbox”, by Bayard Veiller. Direction by Alfred Santell. Fox. by George Archainbaud. R. K. 0. Romantic melodrama of frontier days An entertaining melodrama holding in which Warner Baxter portrays the one’s interest to the end. The plot is role of a reckless and fascinating Mexi- possible and logically developed, the cast can bandit whose adventure in love near- well chosen and ably directed, and crimi- ly lead him to disaster. The credible plot nal life is pictured as being dearly paid is full of action and romance. The out- for—although we must confess the moral door scenes are very beautiful and it is is rather overshadowed by the remem- highly entertaining. brance of attractive criminals and easily Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. won gold. But accepted in as light a Very entertaining. Entertaining. mood as the usual crime novel, it is as —o diverting and as relaxing, and it is recommended for those who feel that BE YOURSELF. Fanny Brice. Direction their sense of moral values is safely es- by Franklin Freeland. United Artists. tablished! An amusing farce which is carried by Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. the dynamic personality of Miss Brice. Possibly, but No. As a cabaret entertainer she holds the rather glamorous. love of a pugilist until a championship —o and a remodeled nose makes him attract- ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN ive to another woman. However when his nose is “smashed” again he comes back to FRONT. Louise Ayers and all star cast. her. From the book by Erich Maria Remar- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. que. Direction by Louis Milestone. Uni- Perhaps. No. versal. “All Quiet on The Western Front” is THE BIG POND. Maurice Chevalier. a remarkable achievement. Those who Based on stage play by George Middleton were interested in the book will be grati- fied by the artistry of the manner in and A. E. Thomas. Direction by Hobart which the printed page has been trans- Healey. Paramount. lated into action. It is undoubtedly the America’s pet foibles are held before most finished work in this line ever pre- our eyes and greatly satirized in this sented on the screen. It is of course, amusing farce. Our slang, —successful also, probably the clearest preachment “business methods”—and our great na- against war’s futility and cruelty which tional thirst all receive sly digs, and ap- we have had. The production is recom- pear as ridiculous as possible. M. Cheva- mended with real enthusiasm because of lier’s charming personality dominates the its outstanding qualities, intellectually production and entertains delightfully. and artistically. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Sophisticated but Not especially Depends upon No, too tragic, entertaining. suitable. individual.

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BLAZE OF GLORY. Eddie Dowling. Di- band after a less worthy motive was re- rection by R. Hoffman. Sono Art. sponsible for the marriage. It is an emotional melodrama contrasting the An ex-soldier is on trial for murdering “virtues” of the gold digger and her a man whose life he had once saved dur- friends with the intolerance of religious ing the great war. To explain his actions fanatics. It is not pleasant entertainment. the story of his life during the war is shown. It is highly emotional but too Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. sentimental to grip sincerely and becomes No. No. o merely a vehicle for Eddie Dowling’s — songs. DIVORCEE. Norma Shearer, Chester Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Morris, Conrad Nagel. Direction by Not recommended. No. Robert Leonard. M.G.M. o — An extremely sophisticated problem BORN RECKLESS. Edmund Lowe. Bas- play, dealing with marriage and divorce ed on novel “Louis Beretti” by Donald in which the characters are wealthy, ultra modern men and women in search Henderson Clarke. Direction by John only of pleasure, who live in utter dis- Ford. Fox. regard of moral and ethical laws. The In spite of an interesting cast, this pic- theme is deftly handled and holds the ture is very ordinary. It is a story of interest provoking thought. gangsters, and of the code of ethics by Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. which they live, and the action is so No, unwholesome. No. melodramatic and violent that when —o— battle scenes at the Front are introduced they seem a wholesome relief. Although FOX MOVIETONE FOLLIES OF 1930. the story attempts to prove that crime El Brendel, Marjorie White. Directed by brings destruction and death, the absence Benjamin Stoloff. Fox. of any enduring qualities makes it un- A lavish revue which is held together balanced entertainment. by a very simple and uninteresting plot. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. The dialogue and humor is often in poor Unwholesome. No. taste. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. CHILDREN OF PLEASURE. Lawrence Not recommended. No. Gray. Direction by Harry Beaumont. —o M.G.M. FREE AND EASY. Buster Keaton. Di- This is a very mediocre semi-revue. rection by Edward Sedgwick. M.G.M. The banal and too obvious plot attempts A hilarious comedy in which the winner to unite society and tin pan alley. of the beauty contest from Gopher City, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Kansas, arrives in Hollywood to crash In poor taste. No. the gates to stardom. It is recommended for family audiences. THE DEVIL’S HOLIDAY. Nancy Car- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Excellent. Excellent. roll. Written and directed by Edmund —o Golding. Paramount. This has the not unusual plot of a gold GAY MADRID. Ramon Novarro. Based digger who finds that she loves her hus- on novel “La Casa de la Troya” by Ale- —4— — ———

jandro Perez Lugin. Direction by Robert make these adventures available to those Leonard. M.G.M. less venturesome. Previously reported in preview in April Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. under the title “The Gay Troubador”. It Educational and interest- Too exciting, is a pleasant musical romance of aver- ing, but exciting. age interest. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. LADIES OF LEISURE. Ralph Graves, Passable. Little interest. Barbara Stanwyck. Direction by Frank Capra. Columbia. The story in itself is trite and rather HER UNBORN CHILD. (English Cast). false. It is about a woman of easy vir- Directed by Albert Day. Windsor Pic- tue who falls in love sincerely, and re- tures. alizing the harm she may cause her This is a serious drama concerning the lover, attempts suicide. The theme is re- problem of the unmarried mother. The deemed somewhat by the cast which pre- subject is discretely and delicately sents it. handled by a capable cast, ably directed. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. By no means. No. Doubtful. No. —o —o THE LADY OF SCANDAL. Ruth Chat- terton. Direction by Sidney Franklin. M. HIS DARK CHAPTER. Reginald Denny, G.M. Based on the stage play ‘The High Meriam Seegan. Direction by George J. Road” by Frederic Lonsdale. Crone. Sono Art. (Seen in preview). This is a treat for discriminating ma- Farce comedy about a young English- ture audiences. It concerns the efforts man whom necessity forces to masquer- of a decadent aristocracy to prevent the ade as a tramp, and whose personable marriage of the young heir to a popular appearance and pleasant manners compli- actress. It is a delicious satire on bar- cate the situations considerably. onial home life and is a perfect setting Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. for Miss Chatterton’s reserved acting. Entertaining. Entertaining. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Interesting. No interest. —o INGAGI. Photographed by Sir Herbert RACKET. Dorothy Mackaill. Winstead F.A.S. Lecture accompaniment. THE LOVE Direction by A. Seiter. F. Congo Pictures Ltd. Wm. N. Adapt- ed from the play “The Woman on the The picture gives an excellent idea of actual jungle life in the Belgian Congo, Jury”. as the explorers with their party of This melodrama discloses the difficult natives trek into the heart of the Ingagi situation of two women “tainted” by an or gorilla country. It is extremely inter- amorous scoundrel; one on trial for the esting and educational and the final dra- man’s murder, the other on the jury. It matic climax of the native sacrifice of a is an unwholesome type of play devoid woman to a ferocious gorilla is very ex- of charm, sparkle or originality. citing. must We admire the amazing Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. courage and patience of the men who No. Decidedly not.

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THE MAN FROM BLANKLEY’S. John duction maintains constant interest and Barrymore. Adapted from the play by suspense and is excellent in its type. F. Anstey. Directed by Alfred E. Green. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good for those who can Too thrilling, Warner Bros. distinguish between fact Mr. Barrymore as a slightly inebriated and fancy. English Lord at the wrong dinner table under the most ridiculous circumstances, clowns inimitably through a delightful ROARIN’ RANCH. Hoot Gibson. Direct- and unique comedy. If the other charac- ion by Reaves Eason. Universal. (Seen ters in the mid-Victorian setting appear in preview). somewhat too exaggerated to seem entirely real, we may perhaps lay it to the This is a simple, wholesome and enter- necessity of shortening the original play, taining western drama. Two children and so that we cannot get acquainted with a wide variety of farm animals furnish their human peculiarities. Like charac- much of the comedy. ters from Dickens they are deliciously Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. comic. The production is a decided Amusing. Very entertaining. novelty which should not be missed. —o Adolescents, 12 16. Children, to 6 to 12. SAFETY IN NUMBERS. Charles “Bud- Good, if not Too mature dy” Rogers. Direction by Victor Schert- too mature. to interest. zinger. Paramount. o — A young orphan who is to inherit an enormous fortune is sent to New York NOT DAMAGED. Lois Moran, Robert for an “education” in the ways of the Ames. From the story “The Solid Gold world. Perhaps the greatest fault with Article” by Richard Connell. Direction the picture is the uncertainty of the audi- by Chester Lyons. Fox. ence as to whether it is intended to be farce, comedy, musical comedy or bur- A story of the “poor working girl” lesque. The theme had inherent possibili- who, finding that her lover was not all ties which are disappointingly minimized she thought him, goes on a wild party in an effort to be ultra modem and con- with the millionaire. He proves that at spicuously “smart”. The result is not least he is not a bounder. Entertainment entertaining. value for adults is a matter of taste. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. No. No. —o —o SONG OF THE FLAME. Alexander THE RETURN OF DR. FU MANCHU. Grey, Bernice Claire, Alice Gentle. Based on operetta by Oscar Hammerstein and Warner Oland, 0. P. Heggie. Direction Otto Harbach. Music Herbert Stolhart by Roland V. Lee. Paramount. by and George Gershwin. Directed by Alan The further adventures of Dr. Fu Man- chu to avenge himself for the loss of his Crossland. First National. wife and daughter are more thrilling A diverting tale, of a phase of the breath-taking than ever if possible, and Russian Revolution, told in spectacular provides first rate melodrama. The pro- fashion with stirring and effective musi- — 6 — —

cal accompaniment. The plot is unlikely SWING HIGH. Helen Twelvetrees. Di- but absorbing and the production is much rection by Joe Santley. Pathe. above the average in entertainment This is supposed to be a picture of life value. and love in a traveling circus of fifty Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. years ago, but the numerous anachron- Good but thrilling. Too intense. isms bring it close to the present. It is only fair entertainment. SONG O’ MY HEART. John McCormack. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Original story by Tom Barry. Direction Passable. No. by Frank Borzage. Fox. —o John McCormack is given an opportunity to sing twelve of his most charac- THE TEXAN. Gary Cooper. Based on O. teristic songs in the role of an Irish tenor Henry story, “A Double Dyed Deceiver”. who has climbed to success after years Direction by John Cromwell. Paramount. of lonely struggle. While the story is a vehicle for the star it is very entertain- “The Texan” is a very entertaining ing and interest in its outcome is shared “Western” with a clever and well de- with the enjoyment of Mr. McCormack’s veloped plot. A young bandit, to escape beautiful voice, perfectly recorded. The punishment for murder, agrees to go to picture cannot be too highly recommend- South America to pose as the runaway ed as simple, wholesome, and inspiring. son of a wealthy and aristocratic widow. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. The ruse is successful, but a real affect- Excellent. Good. ion for the old lady complicates the further plot to rob her. The South American SPRING IS HERE. Lawrence Gray, settings and customs add to the interest, and beautiful scenery, a good cast, and Bernice Claire. Direction by William excellent direction combine to make it Beaudine. First National. unusually good entertainment. The ethics This is good entertainment of the involved are possibly rather confusing lighter variety—a type of musical drama for immature audiences. which has developed with the talking pic- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ture. The characters are pleasing, the Doubtful. Doubtful. humor very amusing, and the plot interesting enough to carry the songs. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good fun. Harmless. —o THOSE WHO DANCE. Monte Blue. Di- THE SWELLHEAD. Johnnie Walker. rection by William Beaudine. Warner Bros. Titfany. (Seen in preview.) Good actors in a poor play. morbid, The wholesome and fairly amusing A unpleasant story of the seamy side of life theme of a pugilist’s rise to success and in which a young girl saves her inno- the resulting inflated ego which causes cent brother from the electric chair. him to neglect his best friends. Of course Not a pleasant or constructive play for chil- he realizes his mistake in time to give the picture a happy ending. dren. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Fair. Wholesome. No. No. — — —

TRUE TO THE NAVY. Clara Bow. Di- VENGENCE. Jack Holt, Dorothy Re- rection by Frank Tuttle. Paramount. vier. Direction by Archie Mayo. Colum- A shop keeper encourages one of his bia. employees, a soda-fountain clerk to ex- This is not a light theme for it tells ploit her charms in order to increase of men at the breaking point from heat. business. The result is almost tragic for Similar though it is to many others set the girl, whose promiscuous flirtations in the African Tropics, capable direction cause a misunderstanding with the one makes it concise, intense, and thoroughly she loves. It is a light, fast moving interesting. comedy, well done but not unusual. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Questionable. No. Passable. No.

WOMEN EVERYWHERE. Fifi Dorsay. TWIN TRIGGERS. Buddy Roosevelt. Direction by Harold J. Murray. Fox. Silent. Action Pictures Inc. (Seen in Preview.) Twin brothers separated in their youth The setting for this romantic musical reflect the characteristics of the city and drama is similar to several recent re- ranch environments in which they were leases—a French sea-coast dive, patron- raised. It has the action typical of many ized by sailors. Miss Dorsay is again western stories but has otherwise slight the entertainer. The theme is too sophis- entertainment value. ticated for children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Little interest. Fair. No. No.

SHORT SUBJECTS

HAY WIRE. Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy. is won by the West and a girl and the Direction by James Parrot. Hal Roach. railroad goes on. Passable for children. The ultra in slap-stick comedy with —o no vulgarities included. Entertaining for LIVE AND LEARN. Direction by Fred children. —o Guiol. Pathe. A tiresome picture of domestic diffi- THE LIGHTNING EXPRESS. Louise culties which end in a brawl. Not recom- Lorraine. Lane Chandler. Direction by mended for children. Henry McRae. Silent. Universal. —o A western railroad serial. For plot: PICK ’EM YOUNG. Robert Agnew. Di- A wealthy young railroad owner decides to leave his “fast” friends long enough rection by Monty Carver. Pathe. to come to an agreement with some A slap-stick comedy punctuated with cattlemen who challenge his right to ex- theme songs. Not recommended for tend a railroad through their lands. He children.

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RANCH HOUSE BLUES. Mildred ing she is married. A comedy fairly well Harris, Don Douglas. Direction by Robert done, even entertaining in spots, but on the whole too hackneyed and stupid for de Lacy. Pathe. a discriminating audience. Unwholesome An average short comedy in which the for children. old homestead, with newly found oil, is o saved for its owner by a singing cow- — boy. Harmless for children. The following pictures, “Across The World with Mr. and Mrs. Martin John- RED HEADS. Nat Carr, Joan Gaylord. son”, “Around the World Via the Graf Direction by Frank Davis. Pathe. Zeppelin”, “Aloha Hawaii”, ‘ ‘Savages”, A short musical comedy which is set “Simba”, “Hunting Tigers in India”, are in a style salon. It is quite ordinary and of special interest to children. They are rather poorly executed. Not recommended for children. released in Southern California by Ray Olmstead, 1908 S. Vermont Avenue, Los RICH UNCLES. Direction by Fred Guiol. Angeles, California, phone REpublic 5137. Pathe. We have had many inquiries about the In order to obtain an inheritance a films and are glad to be able to announce young girl deceives her uncle by pretend- where information may be had.

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—10— INDEX

The following index for pictures reviewed during the past six months is offered in the hope that the Bulletin may be of greater service to those who watch for recommended pictures and especially for parents who are selective in their children’s entertainment. We wish to call the reader’s attention to the fact that the reviews often come before or simultaneously with the first run of the pictures and are therefore usually far in advance of the neighborhood showing.

It is well to keep past bulletins at hand to check on the pictures which are shown at these houses

and for greater convenience in checking, this index is offered.

KEY TO INDEX TITLE, STAR, RELEASE, DIRECTOR, MONTH RELEASED. FEATURE FILMS

Across The World With Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson, Talking: Picture. Epics, Inc., May, 1930. Alias French Gertie, Bebe Daniels, R K O, George Archainband, June, 1930. All Quiet On The Western Front, Louis Ayers, Universal, Louis Milestone, June, 1930. Anna Christie, Greta Garbo, M-G-M, Clarence Brown, March, 1930. Anybody’s War, Moran and Mack, Paramount, May, 1930. Arizona Kid (The), Warner Baxter, Fox, Alfred Santell, June, 1930.

Bad One (The). Del Rio-Lowe, United Artists, George Fitzmaurice, April, 1930. Battle of Paris (The), Gert Lawrence, Paramount, Robert Storey, December, 1929. Beau Bandit, Rod La Rocque, R. K. O., Lambert Hillyer, March, 1930. Behind The Makeup, Powell-Skelly, Paramount, April, 1930. Be Yourself, Fannie Brice, United Artists, Franklin Freeland, June, 1930. Benson Murder Case (The), William Powell, Paramount, Frank Tuttle, April, 1930. Big Party (The), Sue Carol, Fox, John Blystone, March, 1930. Big Pond (The), Maurice Chevalier, Paramount, Hobart Healey. June, 1930. Bishop Murder Case (The), Basil Rathbone, M-G-M, S. S. Van Dyne, February, 1930. Blaze of Glory, Eddie Dowling, Sono Art, R. Hoffman. June, 1930. Born Reckless, Edmund Lowe, Fox, John Ford, June, 1930. Broadway Scandals, Sally O’Neil, Columbia, February, 1930. Burning Up, Richard Arlen, Paramount, Edward Sutherland, February, 1930.

Cameo Kirby, J. Harold Murray, Fox, Irving Cummings, December, 1930. Case of Sergeant Griseha (The), Chester Morris, R. K. O., Herbert Brenon, April, 1930. Caught Short, Marie Dressier and Polly Moran. M-G-M, Charles Reisner, May, 1930. Chasing Rainbows. Love-King, M-G-M, Charles Reisner, April, 1930. Children of Pleasure, Lawrence Gray, M-G-M, Harry Beaumont, June, 1930. City Girl, Charles Farrell, Fox, F. W. Murnau, March, 1930. Cock of the Walk. Joseph Schildkraut. Sono Art, William Neill, May, 1930. Cohens and Kellys in Scotland (The), Murray and Sidney, Universal, William James Craft, April, 1930. College Racketeer (The), James Murray, Universal, Reginald Barker, April, 1930. Come Across, Lena Basquette, Universal, Ray Taylor, March, 1930. Condemned. Ronald Coleman, United Artists, Wesley Ruggles, December, 1930. Crazy That Way, Joan Bennett, Fox, Hamilton MacFadden, May, 1930. Czar of Broadway, John Wray, Universal, May, 1930. —11— Dance Hall, Arthur Lake, R. K. O., Melville Brown, Febraury, 1930. Dames Ahoy, Glenn Tryon, Universal, William James Craft, March, 1930. Dangerous Business, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Tiffany, Victor Hal pin, February, 1930. Dangerous Paradise, Arlen-Carroll, Paramount, William Wellman, May, 1930. Devil May Care, Ramon Novarro, M-G-M, Sidney Franklin, February, 1980. Devil’s Holiday (The), Nancy Carroll, Paramount, Edmund Golding, June, 1930. Disraeli, George Arliss, Warner Bros., Louis N. Parker, December, 1930. Divorcee, Norma Shearer, M-G-M, Robert Leonard, June, 1930. Double Cross Roads, Robert Ames, Paramount, William Wellman, May, 1930.

Evidence. Pauline Fredericks, Warner Bros., John Adolfi, December, 1929.

Fast Workers, Joseph Wagstaff, Fox, Frank Strayer, February, 1930. Fighting Legion (The), Ken Maynard. Universal, Harry J. Brown, April, 1930. Footlights and Fools, Colleen Moore, First National, Wm. A. Seiter, December, 1929. Fox Movietone Follies of 1930, Brendel, Fox, Benjamin Stoloff, June, 1930. Framed, Brent-Toomey, R. K. O., Le Baron, March, 1930. Free and Easy, Buster Keaton, M-G-M, Edward Sedgwick, June, 1930.

Gay Madrid, Ramon Novarro, M-G-M, Robert Leonard, June, 1930. General Crack, John Barrymore, Warner Bros., Alan Crossland, February, 1930, Girl of the Port (The), Sally O’Neil, R. K. O., Bert Glennon, April, 1930. Girl Said No (The), William Haines, M-G-M, Sam Wood, April, 1930. Glorifying the American Girl, Mary Eaton, Paramount, Willard Webb, February, 1930. Golden Calf (The), Carol-Mulhall, Paramount, Millard Webb, April, 1930. Grand Parade (The), Scott-Twelvetrees, Pathe, Fred Newmeyer, March, 1930. Great Divide (The), Dorothy Mackaill, Warner Bros., Reginald Barker, December, 1929. Green Goddess (The), George Arliss, Warner Bros., Alfred Green, April, 1930.

Happy Days, All-Star, Fox, Benjamin Stoloff, April, 1930. Half Way To Heaven, "Buddy” Rogers, Paramount, George Abbott, February, 1930. Hallelujah. Daniel Haynes, M-G-M, King Vidor, December, 1929. Harmony At Home, Marguerite Churchill, Fox, Hamilton MacFadden, December, 1929. Hell Harbor, Lupe Velez, United Artists, Henry King, April, 1930. Hell’s Heroes, Charles Bickford, Universal, William Wyler, February, 1930. Her Unborn Child, Windsor Pictures, Albert Day, June, 1930. High Society Blues, Gaynor-Farrell, Fox, David Butler, May, 1930. His Dark Chapter, Reginald Denny, Sono Art, George J. Crone, June, 1930. His First Command, William Boyd, Pathe, George La Cava, February, 1980. Hit the Deck, Oakie-Walker, Fox, Luther Reed, December, 1929. Hot For Paris, Victor McLaglen, Fox, Raoul Walsh, December, 1929. Hold Everything, Joe Brown, Warner Bros., Roy Del Ruth, May, 1930. Honey, Nancy Carroll, Paramount, Wesley Ruggles, April, 1930. Hunting Tigers in India, Talking Pictures Epics, Inc., March, 1930.

Ingagi, Congo Pictures, Ltd., June, 1930. It’s a Great Life, Duncan Sisters, M-G-M, Sam Wood, December, 1929.

Jazz Heaven, O’Neil-Brown, R. K. O., Melville Brown, December, 1929.

Kettle Creek, Ken Maynard, Universal, Harry J. Brown, April, 1930. Kibitzer, Harry Green, Paramount, Edward Sloman, December, 1929. King of Jazz, All-Star, Universal, John Murray Anderson, May, 1930. —12— Ladles of Leisure, Graves-Stanwyck, Columbia, Frank Capra, June, 1930. Ladies Love Brutes, George Bancroft, Paramount, Rowland V. Lee, May, 1930. Lady of Scandal (The), Ruth Chatterton, M-G-M, Victor Seastrom, April, 1930. Laughing Lady (The), Ruth Chatterton, Paramount, Victor Schertzinger, February, 1930. Let’s Go Places, See “Fast Workers,” Fox, Frank Strayer, April, 1930. Light of Western Stars (The), Arlen-Brian, Paramount, Brower and Knouf, April, 1930. Little Johnny Jones, Eddie Buzzell, First National, George M. Cohan, February, 1930. Locked Door (The), Rod La Rocque, United Artists, Goerge Fitzmauriee, March, 1930. Lone Star Ranger (The), George O’Brien, Fox, A. F. Erickson, April, 1930. Lord Byron of Broadway, Charles Kaley, M-G-M, William Nigh, April, 1930. Lost Zeppelin (The), Tearle-Cortz, Tiffany, Edward Sloman, February, 1930. Love Comes Along, Bebe Daniels, R. K. O., Rupert Julian, February, 1930. Love Parade (The), Maurice Chevalier, Paramount, Ernest Lubitsch, December, 1929. Love Rackett (The), Dorothy Mackaill, First National, Wm. A. Seiter, June, 1930. Lovin’ The Ladies, Richard Dix, R. K. O., Melville Brown, April, 1930. Lummox, Winifred Westover, United Artists, Herbert Brennon, April, 1930.

Man From Blankley’s (The), John Barrymore. Warner Bros., Alfred E. Green, June, 1930. Marseillaise (The), La Plante-Boles, Universal, J. S. Robertson, May, 1930. Melody Man (The), John St. Polis, Columbia, Wm. Neill, April, 1930. Men Are Like That, Hal Skelly, Paramount, Frank Tuttle, February, 1930. Men Without Women, Kenneth MacKenna, Fox, John Ford, February, 1930. Montana Moon, Joan Crawford, M-G-M, Malcom St. Clair, May, 1930. Mounted Stranger (The), “Hoot” Gibson, Universal, Arthur Rosson, March, 1930. Murder On The Roof, Margaret Livingston, R. K. O., George B. Seitz, May, 1930. Murder Will Out, Jack Mulhall, First National, Clarence Badger, May, 1930.

Navy Blues, William Haines, M-G-M, Clarence Brown, February, 1930. New York Nights, Norma Talmadge, United Artists, Louis Milestone, March, 1930. Night Hostess, Blanche Sweet, M-G-M, Ober-Kelly, December, 1929. Night Parade (The), Aileen Pringle, R. K. O., Malcolm St. Clair, December, 1929. Night Ride, Joseph Schildkraut, Universal, John S. Robinson, March, 1930. No No Nanette, Bernice Claire, First National, Clarence Badger, March, 1930. tfot Damaged, Lois Moran, Fox, Cheater Lyons, June, 1930. Not So Dumb, Marion Davies, M-G-M, King Vidor, March, 1930.

Officer O’Brien, William Boyd, Pathe, Tay Garnett, February, 1980. Old Spanish Custom, Ramon Novarro, M-G-M, April, 1930. Only The Brave, Gary Cooper, Paramount, Frank Tuttle, April, 1930. On The Level, Victor McLaglen, Fox, Irving Cummings, April, 1930.

Paramount On Parade, All-Star, Paramount, April, 1930. Paris, Irene Bordoni, Warner Bros., Clarence Badger, February, 1930. Party Girl (The), Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Tiffany, Victor Halpin, April, 1930.

Phantom of The Opera (The), Lon Chaney, Universal, , May, 1930. Playing Around, Alice White, First National, Mervin LeRoy, May, 1930. Pointed Heels, William Powell, Paramount, A. Edward Sutherland, February, 1930. Puttin’ On The Ritz, Harry Richman, United Artists, Edward H. Sloman, May, 1930.

Racketeer (The), Robert Armstrong, Pathe. Howard Higgins, April, 1930. Return of Dr. Fu Manchu, Oland-Heggie, Paramount, Roland V. Lee, June, 1930. Roadhouse Nights, Helen Morgan, Paramount, Hobart Henley, March, 1930.

—13— Roarin’ Ranch, “Hoot” Gibson, Universal, Reaves Eason, June, 1930. Rogue Song (The), Lawrence Tibbett, M-G-M, Lionel Barrymore, February, 1930. Romance of The Rio Grande, Warner Baxter, Fox, Alfred Santell, February, 1930.

Sacred Flame (The), Pauline Fredericks, Warner Bros., Archie Mayo, March, 1930. Safety In Numbers, Charles Rogers, Paramount, Victor Schertzinger, June, 1930. Sally, Marilyn Miller, First National, John F. Dillon, March, 1930.

Sarah and Son, Ruth Chatterton, , Dorothy Arzner, April, 1930. Second Wife, Lila Lee, R. K. O., Russell Mack, March, 1930. Senor Americano, Ken Maynard, Universal, February, 1930. Seven Days Leave, Gary Cooper, Fox, Richard Wallace, December, 1929. Seven Keys To Baldpate, Richard Dix, R. K. O., Reginald Barker, February, 1930. Shanghai Lady (The), Mary Nolan, Universal, John S. Robertson, February, 1930. She Couldn’t Say No, Winnie Lightner, Warner Bros., Lloyd Bacon, April, 1930.

She Steps Out, William Collier, Fox, , May, 1930. Ship From Shanghai (The), Conrad Nagel. M-G-M, Charles Brabin, April, 1930. Show of Shows (The), All-Star, Warner Bros., John Adolphl, February, 1930. Sky Hawk (The), John Garrick, Fox, John G. Blystone, April, 1930. Slightly Scarlet, Evelyn Brent, Paramount, Gamier and Knoff, February, 1930. So long Letty, Charlotte Greenwood, Warner Bros., Lloyd Bacon, December, 1929. Song of the Flame, Grey-Claire, First National, Alan Crossland, June, 1930. Song of the West, John Boles, Warner Bros., Ray Enright, April, 1930. Song of My Heart, John McCormack, Fox, Borzage, June, 1930. Son of the Gods, Richard Barthelmess, First National, Frank Lloyd, March, 1930. So This Is College, Nugent-Montgomery, M-G-M, Sam Wood, December, 1929. South Sea Rose. Lenore Ulrich, Fox, Allan Dwan, December, 1929. Spring Is Here, Gray - Claire, First National, Wm. Beaudine, June, 1930. Street of Chance, William Powell, Paramount, John Cromwell, March, 1930. Strictly Unconventional, Lewis Stone. M-G-M, David Burton, May, 1930. Story of Goesta Berling (The), Lars Hanson, Foreign, Mauritz Stiller, March, 1930. Such Men Are Dangerous, Warner Baxter, Fox, Kenneth Hawkes. March, 1930.

Swellhead (The), Johnnie Walker, Tiffany, , June. 1930. Swing High, Helen Twelvetrees, Pathe, Joe Saintey, June, 1930. Tanned Legs, Arthur Lake, R. K. O., Louis Sarecky, December, 1929. Temple Tower, Kenneth MacKenna, Fox, Donald Gallagher, May, 1930. Texan (The), Gary Cooper, Paramount, John Cromwell, June, 1930. Their Own Desire, Norma Shearer, M-G-M, Hopper-Forbes, February, 1930. They Learned About Women, Schenk - Van, M-G-M, Jack Conway, March, 1930. This Mad World, Johnson - Rathbone, M-G-M, Wm. De Mille, May, 1930. This Thing Called Love, Bennett-Lowe, Pathe, Paul Stein, February, 1930. Those Who Dance, Monte Blue, Warner Bros., Wm. Beaudine, June, 1930. Trailing Trouble, “Hoot” Gibson, Universal, Arthur Rosson, May, 1930. True To The Navy, Clara Bow, Paramount, Frank Tuttle, June, 1930.

Twin Triggers, Buddy Roosevelt, Action Pictures, , June, 1930. Under A Texas Moon, Frank Fay, Warner Bros., Michael Curtiz, May, 1930. Undertow, Mary Nolan, Universal, Harry Pollard, March, 1930. Untamed, Joan Crawford, M-G-M-, Jack Conway, December, 1929. Vagabond King (The), Dennis King, Paramount, Ludwig Berger, April, 1930. Vagabond Lover (The), Dudy Vallee, R. K. O., Marshall Neilan, February. 1930. Vengeance, Jack Holt, Columbia, Archie Mayo, June, 1930. —14— Wall Street, Ince - Pringle, Columbia, Wm. Neill, April, 1980. Wedding Rings, Warner-Wilson, First National, Wm. Beaudine, April, 1930. Wide Open, Edward E. Horton, Warner Bros., Archie Mayo, May, 1930. Woman Rackett, Moore, M-G-M, Robert Ober, March, 1930. Women Everywhere, Fifi Dorsay, Fox, June, 1930. Young Eagles, Charles Rogers, Paramount, Wm. Wellman, May, 1930. SHORT SUBJECTS

Bearded Lady (The), Louise Fazenda, Paramount, Wm. Watson, March, 1930. Bitter Fiends, Clark-Lambert, Educational, Stephen Roberts, February, 1930.

Clock Shop (The), , M-G-M, Marty Brooks, May, 1930.

Dad Knows Best, Taylor Holmes, Educational, Warren-Hyer, February, 1930. Dancing Gob (The), B. & J. West, Paramount, Wm. Watson, December, 1929. Dangerous Females, Dressler-Moran, Paromount, Wm. Watson, February, 1930. Duke of Dublin (The), Charlie Murray, Paramount, Wm. Watson, May, 1930.

For Love Or Money, Wilson-Roach, Paramount, A. Leslie Pearce, March, 1930. Fowl Play, Buck-Bubbles, Pathe, Carl Harbaugh, December, 1929.

French Kisses, Monty Collins, Educational, , May, 1930.

Hail The Princess, , Educational, Stephen Roberts, May, 1930. Hay Wire, Laurel-Hardy, Hal Roach, James Parrot, June, 1980. He Loved The Ladies, Taylor Holmes, Paramount, A. Leslie Pearce, December, 1929. He Trumped Her Ace, Educational, May, 1930. Hot and How, Educational, Stephen Roberts, December, 1929. How’s My Baby, Monty Collins, Educational, May, 1930.

Jade Box (The), Lorralne-Perrin, Universal, Ray Taylor, March, 1930.

Kiddies Revue, , M-G-M, Gus Edwards, May, 1930.

Lightning Express (The), Lorraine-Chandler, Universal, Henry McRae, June, 1930. Live and Learn, Pathe, Fred Guiol, June, 1930. Lobo Dog of Dogs, Warner Bros., May, 1930.

Mad House (The), Collins-Lambert, Educational, Stephen Roberts, December, 1929. Manhattan Serenades, M-G-M, May, 1930. Match Play, Hagen-Dlegel, Educational, May, 1930. Peace and Harmony, Monty Collins, Educational, May, 1980. Pick ’Em Young, Robert Agnew, Pathe, Monty Carver, June, 1930. Pirates (The), M-G-M, June, 1930.

Ranch House Blues, Harris-Douglas, Pathe, Robert de Lacy, June, 1980. Red Heads, Carr-Gaylord, Pathe, Fred Guiol, June, 1930. Rich Uncles, Pathe, Fred Guiol, June, 1930. Romance De Luxe, Monte Collins, Educational, Stephen Roberts, December, 1929.

So This Is Paris Green, Louise Fazenda, Paramount, Wm. Watson, March, 1930. Sporting Youth, Ann Christy, Universal, Ben Holmes, March, 1930. Sugar Plum Papa, Mack Sennett, March, 1930. Tarzan The Tiger, Frank Merrill, Universal, Henry McRae, February, 1930. That Red Headed Hussey, Charley Grapewin, Alf Goulding, February, 1930.

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The recent publicity concerning the Congo Pictures release, “Ingagi”, recalls to our em- barrassed attention the fact that the June issue of this Bulletin recommended it highly, especially for its educational and authentic qualities. The members of the committee who reviewed it accepted in all sincerity the Producers’ statements of its authenticity and we were not alone in being deceived. We are not now criticizing it from an entertainment point of view, for it is a clever stunt, but of course to many it will hold no interest when it is known to be a fake. Since the Motion Picture Committee of the Women’s University Club was quite sincere in believing that it could honestly recommend the film, it feels a certain responsibility in now refuting it. If this incident makes the public more skeptical of other travel films it will be very unfortunate. As “the clever handiwork of some smart boys in Hollywood”, Ingagi was perhaps amusing. But we must admit that we are not so filled with admiration, for their “courage” as we once were. Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscriptions Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice-Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Previews FEATURE FILMS

AROUND THE CORNER. George Sid- as entertainment certainly more construc- ney, Charles Murray. Direction by Bert tive than pictures portraying the exciting lives racketeers Glennon. R.K.O. of before they pay their debt to society. It is of course An hilarious comedy which concerns the best suited to adult appreciation. adoption of a door-step baby by an Irish- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 12. man and a Jew. Their candidates for her 6 to matrimonial adventure 18 years later, Not recommended. No. prove unsatisfactory to the girl who marries the man of her own choice and all ends happily. THE BORDER LEGION. Richard Ar- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. len, Jack Holt. Based on story by Zane Very entertaining. Good fun. Grey. Direction by Otto Brower, and E. Knoff. Paramount. THE BIG HOUSE. Robert Montgomery, One of the most adventurous of Mr. Chester Morris, Wallace Beery. Direction Grey’s Western stories, in which a band by George Hill. M.G.M. of outlaws, known as the Border Legion, “The Big House” is a drama of prison and led by a fascinating bandit, commits life, picturing a definite social problem. many acts of vandalism until finally anni- Interest is centered, not so much in the hilated (thus satisfying the accepted plot, as in the grim life of the human creed that evil is always punished). It beings imprisoned, and it becomes in a gives a picture of the lack of accepted way propaganda for improved conditions law and order in existence in earlier and better methods of correction. It is days, and is thrilling and entertaining thought provoking and interesting, and of its type. We must admit it guilty of — 2 — — —

turning our sympathy toward the side Connell. Direction by Sidney Lanfield. of the dashing evil doers. Fox. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. A fairly innocuous story which tells Entertaining, certainly. Too exciting. of the accidental rise to radio popularity of a young ex-college boy, and his final decision to return to the less nerve rack- THE BREAK UP. Talking Pictures ing atmosphere of school. The charac- Epics. Silent (with descriptive talk). ters are very juvenile and the picture Columbia. will have more appeal to youthful audiences than to adult. A delightful travelogue, instructive, interesting, entertaining, of Captain Jack Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Robertson and his dog who go into Interesting and No interest, Northern Alaska, are snow bound through probably entertaining. the winter, and witness the thrilling —o drama of the spring thaw. It is recom- COMMON CLAY. Constance Bennett. mended for all audiences. Direction by Victor Flemming. From the Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. play by Cleaves Kinkead. Fox. Excellent. Recommended. This is a sensational melodrama which achieves high entertainment value due BRIDE OF THE REGIMENT. Vivienne to its vigorous yet reasonable presen- Segal, Walter Pidgeon. Direction by John tation. The plot concerns a girl who be- Francis Dillon. Technicolor. F.N. comes a victim of social prejudice but wins happiness through her en- A negligible musical version of “The own deavors. Lady In Ermine”—the story of the bride whose honor is saved by the timely Adolescents, 12 to 16. Chilren, 6 to 12. effects of champagne and a pleasant Mature. No interest. dream which confuses the designing colonel. COURAGE. Belle Bennett, Leon Janney. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. From the play by Tom Barry. Direction By no means. No. by Archie Mayo. Warner Brothers. o — This is the story of a widowed mother’s CALL OF THE WEST. Dorothy Revier, struggles to meet all situations. Her bewildered incompetency brings financial Matt Moore. Directed by Albert Roy. disaster but the youngest boy’s loyalty Columbia. holds the family together. Although not A cabaret dancer goes to the West to always smooth in direction, it is humor- recover her health and incidentally falls ous, dramatic and convincing — not over- in love. A misunderstanding sends her drawn and therefore entertaining. back to New York whence the hero fol- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. lows and the two are happily reunited. Good. Yes. Not impressive but fairly entertaining. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Entertaining. Harmless. THE CUCKOOS. From the play, “The Ramblers”. Bert Wheeler, Robert Wool- sey. Direction Paul Sloan. CHEER by R.K.O. UP AND SMILE. Dixie Lee, A decidedly slap stick musical comedy Arthur Lake. From story by Richard which has a thread of plot holding to- — 3 — — —

gether elaborate revue numbers. It is memories of the year 1900 when the now very lively in its sudden transition from famous Floradora Sextette took Broad- sentimental songs or colorful dance to way by storm. Hilarious incidents typi- hilarious slap stick or risque dialogue. cal of the “Gay ’90’s” are tied together in melodramatic style providing an hour Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Hardly recommended. No. of delicious nonsense. Except as showing the styles, customs, settings of an- o — other day, it will probably be of less DANCING SWEETIES. Grant Withers, interest to children than to adults. Sue Carol. Direction by Ray Enright. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. This is a clean unobjectionable little Amusing. Little interest. comedy of the ordinary life of ordinary —o people. The theme is based on the rivalry GOLDEN DAWN. Vivienne Segal. Di- of two dance-hall “shieks” over silver rection by Enright. Warner. cups, dancing partners, and finally Ray babies. This picture has a good plot, but it is confused by direction. It is difficult to Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. tell it is opera or serious Fairly amusing. No. whether comic drama. At any rate the golden haired white girl who is to be sacrificed by the Mulhall. Direct- THE FALL GUY. Jack African natives to their God is saved, ion by Leslie Pearce. From the stage and all ends happily. play by George Abbott and James Glea- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. son. R.K.O. No. No. Due to garbled moral values, the drama —o of middleclass life cannot be recommend- GOOD INTENTIONS. Edmund Lowe, ed for youth. The plot concerns an un- Marguerite Churchill. Direction and employed husband who, for lack of some- story by William K. Howard. Fox. thing better, takes a job as bootlegger but fortunately shifts his loyalty to the This is another drama of racketeers side of justice in time to save himself. which is excellent of its type. Story, acting and direction are above the average, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. the exciting action holding suspense No. No. o thruout. If we must have so many under- — world stories, this at least entertains, and THE FLIRTING WIDOW. Dorothy while interest is centered in a gangster, Mackail, Basil Rathbone. First National. every scene points to his ultimate down- A girl engages herself to a fictitious fall and his position is presented in any lover and then discovers that there is a but an enviable light. man by the name. The plot is weak but Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. fairly amusing. Very exciting, No, unsuitable, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. not recommended. Sentimental but possibly No interest, o entertaining. — —o GRUMPY. Cyril Maude. Direction by THE FLORADORA GIRL. Marion George Aikor and Cyril Gordon. From Davies. Direction by Harry Beaumont. the stage play of same name. Para- M.G.M. mount. (Seen in preview.) A comedy which brings back amusing Cyril Maude gives a distinguished per- — 4 — —

formance of a lovable old eccentric who by experts to be very fine pictures of cleverly extricates his nephew from aerial combat, giving possibly the truest alarming difficulties. This delightfully idea of that side of the Great War ever amusing play has been very successfully shown. But combined with them are translated to the screen, eliminating incredible examples of ignorance of army many of the closeups often so disturbing conditions and even of social conventions. to spectators. It is recommended for This takes from the entertainment value discriminating persons of all ages. for critical adults and makes it utterly Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. unsuited for family audiences. Very entertaining. Good. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Unsuitable. No. o HE KNEW WOMEN. Lowell Sherman. — From the play “The Second Man” by HIGH TREASON. Benita Hume and S. N. Behrman. Direction by Hugh Her- English Caste. Gaumont Production. bert. R.K.O. Tiffany. This is a sophisticated society triangle This is a very unusual picture marked- in which a lazy, mercenary, but attract- ly original in plot and effective in pro- ive and amusing writer is loved by two duction. It portrays the mad race of women. The man eventually marries the inventive genius in creating frightful de- older woman whose financial independ- vices of destruction, and the devastating ence seems more comforting than the effect of war, if, in 1940, such a calamity youthful enthusiams of the girl. It is a should occur. It is arresting, — a start- sparkling, alert, frothy drama carried by ling suggestion—intellectually stimulat- the suave acting of Mr. Sherman. ing. As an artistic production it is worth seeing. But it will perhaps arouse Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. many spectators emotionally—even cre- Passable. No, too mature. ating suspicion and fear to such an extent that its social and entertainment value is speculative. To many it will be a HEARTS IN EXILE. Dolores Costello. terrifying and depressing experience: to From the play by Harvey Gates. Direc- others less susceptible, only a bitter in- tion by Harvey Antez. Warner. dictment against war. Rather interesting and exciting story Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. of Russian life and exile, with some un- Doubtful. No. usual backgrounds and sets to add novelty. It is not entirely plausible in plot or action but is a relief from the LAWFUL LARCENY. Bebe Daniels and frequent racketeer and backstage dramas. Lowell Sherman. Direction by Lowell Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Sherman. R.K.O. (Seen in Preview). Perhaps. Better not. A scintillating farce which is built on —o a motive which hardly seems in keeping with comedy. To avenge her husband’s HELL’S ANGELS. Ben Lyon. Produced ruin, a girl vamps “the other woman’s” by Howard Hughes. Independent. love and inspires him to what she con- Hell's Angels is a strange combination siders “Lawful Larceny”. of real excellence and startling bad Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. taste. The aviation scenes are conceeded Unsuitable. No. — —

LET US BE GAY. Norma Shearer, Rod Howard Irving Young. Direction by LaRoque. Based on stage play by Rachel George B. Seitz. R.K.O. Crothers. Direction by Robert Leonard. A melodramatic mystery thriller which M.G.M. portrays too unpleasant and unwholesome situations to be really entertain- Sophisticated society drama repeating ing. It is the story of a young man who the divorce theme, but done in a light fakes a murder mystery at a houseparty, and very amusing way. It is the story and finds himself involved in a real mur- of a woman who is so content with being der as a consequence. a good wife and mother, that she neglects herself and becomes a dull and dowdy Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. companion, and so loses her husband. No. No. Her “comeback” will delight audiences, —o especially matinee ones. NUMBERED MEN. Raymond Hackett, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Unsuitable. No. Conrad Nagel. Direction by Mervyn Le- roy. First National. One of the first of the new epidemic of MAMBA. Jean Hersholt. Eleanor Board- prison pictures, “Numbered Men”, can man. Direction by A1 Rogel. Tiffany. hardly be accepted as a true portrayal A sensational and unpleasant story in of such life. It is sentimental and all which the plot centers about a planter wrong from the social viewpoint, throw- in German East Africa whose cruelty ing an undeserved glamour upon convicts. and bestiality makes him as hated and Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. feared as the poisonous jungle snake — No. No. “Mamba”. He loses his young wife to a German officer and is himself killed by revenging natives. The color photography ONCE A GENTLEMAN. Edward Everett is striking. Horton. Direction by James Cruze. War- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ner Brothers. Better not. No. —o A very entertaining light farce. The perfect butler goes on a month’s vacation MAN CONTROL. Milton Sills, Dorothy and is mistaken for a member of an ex- Mackail. Based on story by Ben Ames clusive set. Williams. Direction by Berthold Viertel. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Fox. Very entertaining. Good fun. “The story of a hard boiled night club manager who saves a girl from drown- ing—then sets up a claim for her affect- ONE ROMANTIC NIGHT. Lillian Gish. ions, only to find that he has saved her Based on stage play “The Swan” by Mol- for a more worthy lover.” It is enter- nar. Direction by Paul Stem. United taining of its type but too violent for youthful audiences. Artists. unsophisticated story Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. The romantic and Not recommended. No. of a princess who is wooed by a prince, reasons, and who has o purely for state — her moment of romance in the declar- MIDNIGHT MYSTERY. Betty Compson, ation of love which her brothers’ lowly Hugh Trevor. From “Hawk Island” by tutor makes. It is a charming trifle but —

for some reason lacks the delightful in spite of good acting, but holds some quality of the stage play. interest. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Quite suitable. Harmless. Passable. Perhaps.

REDEMPTION. John Gilbert. Based on THE RUNAWAY BRIDE. From the play the novel “The Living Corpse” by Tol- by H. H. Van Loon and Lolita Ann West- stoi. Direction by Fred Niblo. M.G.M. man. Mary Astor, Lloyd Hughes. Di- A depressing tragedy showing the slow rection by Donald Crisp. R.K.O. disintegration of a character. It is not A crook melodrama concerning a girl a satisfactory interpretation of the great who almost married the wrong man and novel, lacking both the deep philosophy in running away from him finds the right of the book and the dramatic quality of one, after she is involved in robbery and the play. murder. The girl is a genius for getting Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. into avoidable difficulties from which her No. No. hero saves her. It is a bit of old fashioned melodrama and is fair entertainment of its type. THE RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Louis Mann. Direction by Sam Wood. Doubtful. Better not. M.G.M. —o melodrama which is relieved of A SHADOW OF THE LAW. William Pow- certain hackneyed qualities by the really creditable acting of Mr. Mann. The theme ell. From the novel “The Quarry” by concerns parental sacrifice. John A. Morose. Direction by Louis Gas- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. nier. Paramount. Passable. Too mature. The story is of a man’s desperate effort to clear himself of a crime of ROMANCE. Greta Garbo. Direction by which he is not guilty. It is a possible Clarence Brown. From the stage play by situation but the development of the de- Edward Sheldon. M.G.M. (Seen in pre- tails of the plot is not always entirely view). convincing nor plausible. In spite of this, Mr. Powell’s interesting characterization The romantic and well known stage makes it good melodrama for those who play is beautifully presented by Miss still enjoy the repeated presentation of Garbo and an excellent caste. It is the criminal characters in prison settings. story of a talented and fascinating Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, to 12. woman whose unconventional past stands 6 Not advised. No. between her and real love. It is very o entertaining. — Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. SO THIS IS LONDON. Will Rogers. Too mature. No interest. From the play by Arthur Goodrich. Di- rection by John Blystone. Fox. ROUGH ROMANCE. George O’Brien. An amusing comedy which is an ade- Direction by A. F. Erickson. From the quate vehicle for the particular type of novelette by Kenneth B. Clarke. Fox. humor that is Will Rogers’. It has as An adventurous and romantic melo- story the overcoming of national preju- drama set in the timber country of the dices thru the marriage of the American far north. It is not entirely convincing son and an English girl, both American

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and English characters being broadly derer to justice. The plot is cleverly exe- burlesqued. cuted and holds interest throughout. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Amusing. Too mature. Entertaining. Entertaining.

STRICTLY MODERN. Dorothy Mackail, WHITE HELL OF PITZ PALU. Gustave Sidney Blackmer. Adapted from the Diessel. Direction by Dr. Arnold Frank stage play “Cousin Kate”. Direction by and G. W. Pabst. Produced H. R. William Seiter. First National. by Sokal. Universal release. An amusing comedy in which a girl invited to her cousin’s weddng, finds a This is a remarkable picturization of romantic complication and settles it very a dramatic incident in the lives of three satisfactorily. It is a simple, entertain- people who attempt to scale the perilous ing picture. heights of Pitz Palu, the highest and most dangerous of all peaks in the Alps. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Its tragic realism from the beginning, Probably amusing. No interest. when the three start up its glistening o — icy face, to the time when two are finally SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES. Billie rescued, is breath taking. It is recom- Dove, Sidney Blackmer. Based on stage mended for discriminating adults and for play “Other Men’s Wives” by Walter adolescents who would not be too dis- Hackett. Direction by Clarence Badger. tressed by the grim realism portrayed. First National. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. A young matron and “man about town” A matter of taste. Too grim. who were eloping, find themselves strand- —o ed in an evil looking Inn, where sinister YOUNG DESIRE. Mary Nolan, William and mysterious actions are afoot. Their Janney. Based on play “Carnival” by love cools as the plot thickens. It is, William Doyle. Direction by Lew Collins. strangely, a comedy, but the humor is Universal. not always as amusing as it might have This is a tragic story of a “carnival been, if it were in better taste. girl” who seeks death rather than have Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. her tawdry past affect the future of the No. No. young man she loves. It is only fairly entertaining because the plot is rather SWEET MAMA. Alice White. Direction too unpleasant and because it and the by Edward Cline. First National. character delineations are not entirely convincing. Another version of the overworked Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. racketeer and night club theme appears Hardly entertaining. No. in this unimportant picture. Due to clever direction and adequate acting it is fairly engrossing melodrama. YOUNG MAN OF MANHATTAN. Nor- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. man Foster, Claudette Colbert. Direction Not recommended. No. by Monta Bell. Paramount. Metropolitan newspaper people at work and at play. The plot is thin but suc- TRIGGER TRICKS. Hoot Gibson. Di- cessful because of the human character- rection by Reaves Eason. Universal. izations and splendid acting. An entertaining Western in which a Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Texas Ranger brings his brother’s mur- No. No interest

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FEATURE FILMS

There are several films of pronounced interest among this month’s reviews. We wish to call special attention to George Arliss’ portrayal of “Old English”, and Ann Harding in “Holi- day”. “The Singer of Seville” is an excellent family film, and children, as well as adults, will find “With Byrd at The South Pole” and “In The South Seas with Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Pin- chot” absorbing and entertaining. Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscription Chairman Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Preview Chairman Editors of Bulletin: Mrs. John Vruwink, Mrs. H. Sutherland Campbell, Mrs. Margaret Argo.

BACK PAY. Corinne Griffith. Direction An unpretentious comedy-drama about by William Seiter. First National. the trials and vicissitudes encountered by a “Dude” Easterner who tries to run a A woman of easy virtue marries a for- guest ranch under great handicaps. It mer lover who returns blinded from the is an amusing western which will enter- War. “Back Pay” is the inheritance tain family audiences. which death brings her and which she Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. promises will insure for her an “honest Good. Recommended. life” thereafter. It has no interest for o a critical audience. — Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. FOR THE DEFENSE. William Powell, Unwholesome and also No. Kay Francis. Direction by John Crom- uninteresting. well. Paramount. o — The highly successful career of a DANGEROUS NAN McGREW. Helen brilliant and unscrupulous criminal law- Kane, Stewart Erwin. Direction by Mal- yer is brought to a tragic end when he is convicted of the bribery of a juror colm St. Clair. Paramount. in effort to save the woman he loves. This This is a farcical, melodramatic, im- picture forcefully expresses the prevalent probable story of a “medicine show” girl code of criminal lawyers and shows how, who aids in the capture of a murderer, to a certain extent, the administration of thereby winning a reward and also an justice may be thwarted by a brilliant incredibly dull witted suitor. The dis- and clever mind. tinctive personality and boop-a-doop Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. singing of Helen Kane are insufficient to Not recommended. No. compensate for the slapstick methods and o general dullness of the whole production. — Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. GOOD NEWS. Mary Lawler, Bessie Passable. Passable but Love. Based on musical comedy of same not recommended. name by Lawrence Schwab and B. G. De- o — Silva. Direction by MacGregor and A DUDE WRANGLER. Lena Basquette, Grinde. M.G.M. George Duryea. A Mrs. Wallace Reid The picture is inferior to the stage Production. Sono Art. (Seen in Preview). production in which the excellent sing- — — mg, dancing and general good fun made IN THE SOUTH SEAS WITH MR. AND the farcical plot of college life unimpor- MRS. GIFFORD PINCHOT. Photo- tant. But this emphasizes the ridiculous graphy by Howard Cleaves. Silent film story and it is now not a gay musical comedy, but an uninteresting light play with accompanying description. Talking with interpolated songs and crude humor. Pictures Epics, Inc. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. An exceedingly interesting record of Waste of time. No interest. the trip to the South Seas taken by Mr. and Mrs. Pinchot accompanied by their fourteen year old son. Their interest was HELLO TELEVISION. Andy Clyde, mainly in the fish and birds of the lo- Buddy Rogers, Anne Christy. Direction cality, of which they brought specimens for the museum and zoological gardens by Mack Sennett. Mack Sennett, Inc. in Washington, D. C. It is a picture of (Short subject.) adventurous activity which has real ap- The story of a girl who is about to be peal for all ages and it is very enter- married to a man whose mother has done taining. most of the courting. She finds the true Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. romance which she craves by means of Excellent. Excellent. Television. Very imaginative and fairly o entertaining. — Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. LET’S GO NATIVE. Jeannette Mac- Probably interesting No interest, Donald, James Hall, Jack Oakie. Direc- and entertaining. tion by Leo McCarey. Paramount. o — A musical farce possessing much light, HOLIDAY. Ann Harding, Edward Ever- innocuous and pleasurable entertainment with some slapstick. It is the story of a ett Horton. Pathe. troop of players, shipwrecked enroute to The theme of “Holiday” is the conflict South America, and of their ensuing life (idealism) between romance and materi- on a desert island. The plot is of minor It is alism. a sincerely interesting sub- importance but the picture is full of ject and is intelligently and sympathetic- entertaining songs, dances, and amusing ally presented. Adults will probably en- side play. joy it more than younger audiences be- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. cause the theme presupposes an adult Entertaining. Harmless and point of view. It is highly recommended. quite amusing. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. o Mature but otherwise No interest, — good. LITTLE ACCIDENT. Douglas Fairbanks, —o Jr., Anita Page. Direction by Wm. James HOT CURVES. Benny Rubin. Direction Craft. Universal. by Norman Tauroy. Tiffany. A young man is faced with the unexpected advent of paternity as he is An amusing comedy with base ball as the theme. Benny Rubin’s personality about to be married a second time. Altho and humor add interest. this farce, bordering on the risque’ is Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. very cleverly and amusingly handled, it Amusing. Harmless. presents a very light attitude toward

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marriage and fidelity which brands it as poorly planned, the direction and acting unsuitable for adolescents and children. quite mediocre. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. Wrong moral. No. —o —o THE LONE RIDER. Buck Jones. Direc- THE MAN FROM WYOMING. Gary tion by Louis King. Columbia. Cooper, June Collyer. Direction by Ro- Buck Jones as a glum, silent bandit of land V. Lee. Paramount. the wide open spaces is reformed in spite This is a war romance between a young of himself under the guidance of the society girl and an engineer from Wy- sweet girl. There are no subtleties to oming. Because the story is full of ab- confuse—evil is “tough”, and virtue is re- surdities it is not absolutely convincing, warded. But it is somewhat too obvious but the elements of war and romance to entertain discriminating audiences of combined give it a fair amount of appeal. any age in spite of some thrills and Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. pleasant scenery. Perhaps. No, too exciting. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. —o Little interest. Not recommended. NANCY FROM NAPLES. Charles King, —o Lowell Sherman. Direction by Archie LOVE AMONG THE MILLIONAIRES. Mayo. Warner Bros. Clara Bow. Direction by Frank Tuttle. Routine musical comedy plot: the Paramount. lovers are parted by fearful misunder- Comedy drama in which our waitress standings and are tunefully reunited finds that her brakeman lover is a prince again after the villainous husband is in disguise—in fact the son of the rail- killed. It has little entertainment value. road President. A happy ending is effect- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ed after Clara proves her sincerity. She No. No. is not entirely convincing as the “sweet —o young thing” but the comedy is sustained by the highly amusing skill of Mitzi NIGHT WORK. Eddie Quillan, Sallie Green, Stewart Erwin, and Skeets Starr. Direction by Russell Mack. Pathe. Gallagher. A delightful comedy concerning a Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. hardworking young man who suddenly Amusing and Not recommended, finds himself committed to the care and passable. probably support of a small orphan. It contains —o not only real humor, but considerable pathos and romance. It is recommended THE LOVE TRADER. Leatrice Joy, for the entire family. Roland Drew. Direction by Joseph Hena- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. berry. Metropolitan Studio. (Seen in Pre- Very entertaining. Good. view.) —o half- A tropical night and a handsome A NOTORIOUS AFFAIR. Billie Dove, caste induce a woman to forget the con- Basil Rathbone. Direction by Lloyd ventions. Realizing that she cannot adapt herself to either the old or new mode of Bacon. First National. life, she commits suicide. The picture is A triangle drama in which a philander- — 4 — —

ing husband returns to his wife after ONE EMBARRASSING NIGHT. Ralph living with another woman. It is a Lynn, Tom Walls. Direction by Tom commonplace and unoriginal production Walls. Adoption from “Rookery Nook” of little entertainment value. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. by Aldwych. Film Corp. Ltd., and the No. No. Gramaphone Co., Ltd. Metro Goldwyn- —o Mayer. OLD ENGLISH. George Arliss. Direction “One Embarrassing Night” is a clever by Alfred E. Green. Warner Brothers. farce depicting an innocent adventure of Mr. Arliss’ exquisite skill in character- a young English girl, who being locked ization is shown to special advantage in out by her step-father for some trifling this delightful comedy-drama. The enter- misdemeanor, obtains shelter for the taining sophistication of the theme and night in the home of a young married dialogue, artistry of the acting and di- Englishman. It is delightfully absurd rection, charm of settings and detail will throughout, and highly entertaining. delight discriminating audiences. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Probably amusing. No interest. Mature, but worth No interest, —o seeing. OUR BLUSHING BRIDES. Joan Craw- —o ford. Direction by Gerald Beaumont. ON YOUR BACK. Irene Rich, H. B. M.G.M. Warner. Direction by Guthrie McClintic. A superior cast is wasted on a tawdry Fox. and insincere plot and an elaborate A Mother's ambitions for her son are fashion show. The theme strives to prove thwarted when he falls in love with a that virtue is always rewarded by luxury young girl with no social background. in spite of overwhelming odds. Advertiz- Her disappointment is the more intense ed as “sensational” it is as disappointing because of her own experiences in life. as most stories which strive for this The picture is interesting and entertain- effect. ing throughout, and combines excellent Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. acting and photography. No. No. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. —o Probably too No interest, mature. THE PRINCE OF DIAMONDS. Ian —o Keith, Aileen Pringle. Direction by Karl ONE MAD KISS. Jose Mojica, Mona Brown. Columbia. Maris. Direction by James Tingling. Fox. A theme of adventure laid in England A whirlwind drama of bandits, abduct- and China. Retribution follows on the ion, firing squads and rescues, in which heels of the villain, and freed from mis- Jose Mojica risks his neck in fearsome understanding, the lovers are united. It stunts and pauses at times to ply his is fairly entertaining. beautiful voice in romantic love lyrics. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Even accepting the improbabilities in Fair. Harmless. good spirit, we find the vehicle too absurd —o to be entertaining. Ronald Coleman, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. RAFFLES. Kay Fran- Little interest. Too romantic to cis. Direction by Harry d’Arrast. United interest. Artists.

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Detective melodrama based on the he must live up to his new identification. gentleman burglar theme. The interest Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. is sustained throughout, both by the Fair entertainment, Hardly, spirited, quickly moving action and by but exciting. the excellent acting and skillful direction. It is unusually entertaining for its type. SHOW GIRL IN HOLLYWOOD. Alice Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12, White, Jack Mulhall. Direction by Mer- Entertaining. Possibly better not. vyn LeRoy. First National. —o The heartaches and disillusion but THE RECORD RUN. Louis Wolheim, final triumph of a New York chorus girl in Hollywood; it is not unusual in plot Robert Armstrong, Jean Arthur. Direc- or delineation. tion by George B. Seitz. R.K.O. (Pre- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. view). Mediocre but No interest, A melodramatic romance of railroad- possibly amusing. ing in which the hero renounces his —o sweetheart to the younger and more Ramon Navarro, suitable lover, realizing happily that his SINGER OF SEVILLE. real interest and affections are actually Dorothy Jordan, Nance O’Neil. Direc- bound up in the railroad alone. The tion by Charles Brabin. M.G.M. emphasized railroad setting will be A charming romance between an opera interesting boys. to singer and a young girl, a novice in a Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Spanish convent. It is colorful in set- Not outstanding but Possibly exciting ting, and simple and appealing in plot. possibly entertaining. but entertaining. Ramon Navarro’s singing adds interest. —o It is recommended as a delightful family film. Charles Bickford, Ra- THE SEA BAT. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. quel Torres. Direction by Wesley Rug- Yes. Yes, altho a gles. M.G.M. love story. An unpleasant and unconvincing portrayal of the reformation of an escaped THE SOCIAL LION. Jack Oakie, Mary convict through religion. Adapted from Story “Marco Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Brian. No. No. Himself” by Octavius Ray Cohn. Direct- —o— ion by Eddie Sutherland. Paramount. concerning the mis- SHOOTING STRAIGHT. Richard Dix, The thin plot adventures of an expugilist who tries to Lawler. Direction by George Archi- Mary get into society through his prowess in baud. R.K.O. polo, is secondary to the undoubted A story of mistaken identity in which charm of Jackie Oakie’s personality and a gambler known to the police as quiet humor. He makes the preposterous “straight”, becomes involved in a murder conceit, and nerve, and wise cracking of “The and is forced to leave his city. He is the character irresistably funny and hurt in a train wreck and is mistaken Social Lion” an entertaining film. for a well known reformer. It is fair Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. melodrama in which the hero feels that Good. Good. 6— — ——

TEMPTATION. Lois Wilson, Lawrence the activities of a thieving trio, is force- Gray. Columbia. fully presented by Mr. Chaney and a splendid cast. Though there is no moral The story of a weakling who broke his objection to this picture, its gruesome de- parole from the penitentiary. Love pre- tails render it too intense and exciting sumably assures complete reform when for juvenile audiences. he will be released after paying the Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. penalty. Doubtful. No. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No. —o WAY OUT WEST. William Haines. Di- RECAPTURED LOVE. Belle Bennett, rection by Fred Niblo. M.G.M. John Haliday. Direction by John Adolphi. William Haines presents his usual Warner Brothers. characterization of swaggering, impudent youth who thru love of a girl becomes This is an entertaining triangle drama less objectionable and more worth while. for more or less sophisticated audiences. The setting is Western, for the hero af- The plot is old but always popular, in ter cheating some cowboys on a crooked which the susceptible middle aged hus- roulette wheel is forced to go to Arizona band wanders from his fireside, only to with them in order to earn the money find that the comforts of home and a with which to pay them back. It is sympathetically understanding wife of reasonably entertaining but lacks novel- his own age have the more lasting ap- ty. peal. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Passable but not Passable but Unsuitable and Unsuitable, recommended. not recommended. no interest. —o —o SHE’S MY WEAKNESS. Arthur Lake, WHITE CARGO. Leslie Faber. Adapted Sue Carrol. Based on play “Tommy” by from stage play. Direction by L. B. Howard Lindsay and Bertrand Robinson. Williams. British Production. Direction by Melville Brown. R.K.O. A well acted and faithful presentation which shows the appar- The plot is a dull and overdrawn of the stage play comedy of family quarrels and irritations ent helplessness of the Anglo-Saxon to disintegrating forces of the in which the parents preference for one cope with the of his suitor leads their daughter to favor an- tropical African jungle, regardless ability or training. It is a de- other. It is only when Tommy, their character, choice, becomes intoxicated and incurrs pressing story. the parents’ displeasure, that he wins his Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. girl. Very unwholesome. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. —o Not the best. No. WILD COMPANY. Frank Albertson, H. B. Warner. Direction by Leo McCarey. Lon Chaney, THE UNHOLY THREE. Fox. Direction by Jack Conway. Lila Lee. A serious drama presenting the prob- M.G.M. lem of lax parental supervision and gay A drama of the underworld, depicting irresponsible youth. The young people —7— —

become involved, not because of pre- patience and achievement, with sufficient meditated wrong doing but thru lack of humor and pathos to make it a real perception and proper valuation of peo- drama which will thrill and inspire any ple and situations. The plot is not over- audience. drawn. The family in might be found Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. many American homes today, and is of Excellent. Recommended. real interest—especially to parents. o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. — Interesting. Too mature. WOMEN EVERYWHERE. T. Harold Murray, Fifi Dorsay. Direction by Alex- WITH BYRD AT THE SOUTH POLE. ander Korda. Fox. Recorded by two Paramount cameramen This is a romance of a Yankee sailor and a French cafe singer in picturesque who went with the expedition, Joseph a African seaport, and in a desert outpost Rucker and Van de Vere: Description by of the Foreign Legion. The plot is rather Floyd Gibbons. Paramount. weak, but serves as a vehicle for many An inspiring presentation of Rear Ad- entertaining and well rendered songs, and miral Byrd’s recent expedition showing rare discrimination in selecting the scenes the interest is sustained throughout. of paramount interest, and in developing Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. from them a clear-cut continuity. It is Interesting and probably Too mature, a pictorial narrative of daring courage, entertaining.

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The picture which will, no doubt, arouse greatest interest among this month’s releases is “Abraham Lincoln”, made under the personal direction of D. W. Griffith, continuity and dialogue by Stephen Vincent Benet, and Gerrit Lloyd. It is dramatical- ly and intellectually stimulating and brings a very sincere and human portrait of Mr. Lincoln to the screen. It is highly recommended for all audiences.

The “Silent Enemy” is also unusual, instructive, and entertaining. We understand that it was not originally planned as a theatrical release, but was made for the American Museum of Natural History by William Douglas Burden. It is a scientific and historical record of the every day life of the Ojibway Indian and deserves our special attention. The bulletin also recommends several other pictures as excellent for family audiences and with the Fall resumption of Junior Matinees these films are especially welcome. A curious situation has arisen with the advent of the talking picture. The greater sophistication of the dialogue and plot, and consequent limited action make fewer pictures suitable for a child’s appreciation. If this actually meant that fewer children attended the movies, parents might welcome the change. It is said that Producers believe that children are falling off in attendance and consequently plan to produce several films from stories long beloved by children such as “Tom Sawyer”, “Huckel- berry Finn”, and “Skippy”. But parents are unwilling to agree that motion pictures are no longer a recreational problem and the many calls which every group of organized women which preview, have for recommended reports for their entertainment, seems to indicate that children are loath to give up the movies even tho they do not always understand them or are growing very mature and sophisticated in their tastes. Because of the very great importance of the problem, and the belief that every available viewpoint on the subject should be brought to bear upon it, the President and Board of the Women’s University Club, Los Angeles Branch A.A.U.W., recently called together representatives of all local organizations interested in child welfare problems of this sort, and suggested that a cooperative group be formed to act as a clearing house for studies, film reports, and constructive activities along this line. The response was gratifying and altho the list of membership is not yet complete, it is very comprehensive. It is hoped that splendid results may be attained. When a definite program has been arranged, the club will be called upon for help. We feel that this work for children is to answer a community need, but for it to be successful it must be understood and supported, and in this accomplishment we hope that the Women’s University Club will be in sympathy.

Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscription Chairman Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Preview Chairman Editors of Bulletin: Mrs. John Vruwink, Mrs. H. Sutherland Campbell, Mrs. Margaret Argo. — 2 — — —

ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Walter Huston, THE CONSPIRACY. Bessie Love, Ned Kay Hammond. Direction by D. W. Sparks. Direction by Christy Cabanne. Griffith. United Artists. R. K. 0. An excellent picture presenting the life A mystery play in which the action and character of Lincoln through a series centers around the efforts of a girl and of colorful and often highly dramatic epi- her brother to wipe out a gang of dope sodes. Mr. Huston gives a very sincere peddlars. An otherwise heavily emotion- and earnest portrait, combining his al and dramatic story is considerably charm with certain restraint, which lightened by the humor, introduced pri- makes him for the most part convincing. marily by the character actor Ned Its historical interest, splendid photo- Sparks. Excellent entertainment for graphy, and high dramatic quality are adults and adolescents. very inspiring, and it is readily recom- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. mended for all. Yes. Very exciting. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. o Yes. Yes. — —o A DEVIL WITH WOMEN. Victor Mc- Laglen. Mona Maris. Fox. ANYBODY’S WOMAN. Ruth Chatter- Victor McLaglen is again the pro- ton, Clive Brook. Direction by Dorothy fessional soldier and gay philanderer Arzner. Paramount-Publix. whose loud and boisterous laugh is ap- A sophisticated drama dealing with parently his chief attraction for the the problems that arise when a well- ladies. The plot is incredible and only bred man of good social position awakens mildly entertaining for adults. The in- after a drunken party to find himself cessant action is more within a child’s married to a tawdry woman of doubtful scope of interest but unfortunately the morals. Excellently directed and con- vulgarities preclude its recommendation. vincingly acted, the film is saved from Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. being sensational clap-trap, and gives Not recommended. No. Miss Chatterton an opportunity to do a o different type of characterization with — an excellent supporting cast. Highly DIXIANA. Bebe Daniels, Everett Mar- recommended for lovers of good acting. shall, Wheeler and Wolsey. Direction by Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Too mature. No interest. Luther Reed. R.K.O. A young Pennsylvanian falls heir to a fine old Southern plantation to which he AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD. brings his sweetheart, a circus actress, Dr. Robert Cushman Production. Talk- and the two partners of her “act”. His family do not approve and the love af- ing Pictures, Inc. fair does not lain smoothly. Lavish pro- An entertaining and instructive picture duction, Mardi Gras scenes of glamorous of wild life in the region of the South photographic beauty, sincere acting by Pole, on the island of South Georgia, in- Miss Daniels, and the excellent grand cluding a whale hunt in detail which is opera voice of Mr. Marshall, cannot over- very interesting. come the insufficient plot, all to frequent- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ly interrupted by the stale and vulgar Very entertaining. Excellent. comedy gags of Wheeler and Wolsey. It -3 — —— ——

is a lavish spectacle which misses fire mise-en-scene are squandered on a worth- for a critical audience. less play. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Possibly. Not recommended. Of doubtful interest. Too complicated. —o DOUGHBOY. Buster Keaton. Direction LAST OF THE DUANES. George by Edward Sedgwick. Metro-Goldwyn- O’Brien, Lucile Brown. Direction by Al- Mayer. fred L. Werker. From story by Zane A light comedy depicting a buck pri- Grey. Fox. in vate the United States Artillery as This melodramatic Western, full of the bewildered hero, who, through a thrills, good riding and beautiful scenery series of mishaps, stumbles into fame will provide good entertainment for those and wins the girl he loves. Rather slap- who like this type. stick presentation of generally silly be- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. haviour, but it will probably amuse Good. Good. younger people. o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. — Probably entertaining. Yes. THE LEATHER PUSHERS. Kane —o Richmond, Sam Hardy, Nora Lane. Di- rection by Albert Kelly. Universal. EYES OF THE WORLD. Una Merkoe, This is a short comedy dealing with John Holland. Direction by Henry King. a young college graduate who, in tak- Form Novel by Harold Bell Wright. ing up prize-fighting as a profession, has United Artists. difficulty in keeping the affections of the A story of hypocrisy and unhappi- girl he loves. Being above the average ness, characteristic of the author’s style picture of its type it will probably a- which will appeal only to those who ad- muse the entire family. mire his writing. It is difficult to judge Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. it seriously as a modern up to date pro- Yes. Yes. duction not intended as burlesque, for —o settings and costumes, even dialogue and plot seem unsuitable, unreal, overdrawn LOVE IN THE ROUGH. Robert Mont- and absurd. gomery, Dorothy Jordan. Direction by Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Reisner. From the play “Spring Fever” No. No. by Vincent Lawrence. M.G.M. —o Farce comedy with golf as the basis of the fun. A shipping clerk achieves INSIDE THE LINES. Betty Compson, social prominence through his ability in Ralph Forbes. Direction by Roy J. Pom- the game. It is fairly amusng. eroy. R.K.O. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. To an involved, confused story of the Fairly amusing. Of little interest. working of the spy system in the late o World War, is added the further compli- — cation of a trivial and unconvincing love MANSLAUGHTER. Claudette Colbert, theme. The excellent cast and good Frederic March. Based on story by Alice —

Duer Miller. Direction by George Ab- OUTSIDE THE LAW. Mary Nolan, bott. Paramount. Owen Moore. Direction by Tod Brown- Splendidly cast and directed, this story ing. Universal Pictures Corporation. of a wealthy, thoughtless girl who is Another crook melodrama dealing with found guilty of manslaughter, is excep- the worst type of hardened criminals and tionally interesting. It is dramatic, sin- the influence which a child exerts in cere and entertaining. changing their mode of life. Although Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. they receive their just punishment, the Very exciting but Too mature outcome is not sufficient to counteract morally good. in theme. the general effect of the picture which o sentimentalizes the characters. Talent is — wasted in such a production. THE MATRIMONIAL BED. Frank Fay, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Florence Eldridge. Direction by Michael No. No. Curtiz. Warner Bros. A farce of French life in which the PARDON MY GUN. George Duryea, hero, suffering from amnesia resulting Sally Starr, Mona Ray. Direction by from a railroad accident, becomes a hair- Robert DeLacey. Pathe. dresser and is called to the home of his former wife. Though there is nothing This is another Western comedy film outstanding in this picture, it is delight- with nothing new or important to say, fully absurd and will appeal to the more but the clean action, and excellent riding sophisticated. and roping stunts will probably prove highly entertaining for children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Doubtful, too mature. No interest. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Yes. Recommended. —o

MONTE CARLO. Jeannette MacDonald. QUEEN HIGH. Charles Ruggles, Frank Jack Buchanan. Adapted from “The Blue Morgan. Direction by Fred Newmeyer. Coast” by Hans Mueller. Direction by Paramount. Ernst Lubitsch. Paramount. (Preview). Two partners who are unable to agree A musical comedy—sophisticated, even about their business affairs, decide to play risque, after the deft and clever Lubitsch a hand of draw poker to settle their differences, the winner to manage the manner of direction. The plot concerns business for one year, and the loser to the love affairs of an impoverished coun- become his personal servant. A laugh- tess who runs aways from her fiance’ on provoking burlesque which should pro- her wedding day. At Monte Carlo she vide good clean entertainment for adults gambles her small fortune and also takes a chance in a romantic affair which and adolescents. happily has a lucky ending. The picture Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. will have more appeal to the jaded taste Yes. No interest. of “Broadway” audiences than for family groups who may be offended by the naughty suggestiveness. SAP FROM SYRACUSE. Jack Oakie, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Ginger Rogers. Direction by A. Edward Hardly. No. Sutherland. Paramount. — —— ——

The whole family will enjoy this comic a gang of cattle thieves. A typical ‘Hoot tale of Littleton Looney who miraculous- Gibson’ picture with plenty of desperate ly leaps from the position of day laborer gun-fighting and rough riding, which will on the Erie Canal to consulting engineer appeal to those who like that type. of Ellen Launders’ million dollar mines. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. The picture depends entirely—almost too — Yes. Exciting but much upon the efforts of the star for entertaining. its entertainment value, yet nevertheless o it is good fun, and will undoubtedly — please Oakie fans. THE STORM. Lupez Velez, Paul Cava- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. naugh. Direction by William Wyler. Uni- Excellent fun. Good. versal (Preview). —o Two men and a girl are caught by storms and are snowbound thruout the SCARLET PAGES. Elsie Ferguson. Di- winter in the Canadian Northwest. The rection by Ray Enright. First National. hardships they endur- A woman lawyer bares her past to story portrays the provide extenuating circumstances which ed made more unbearable by the bitter rivalry of the two for the girl. It will acquit a young girl oi a charge of men is only average in production and is murder. The production is sentimental interesting or rather than dramatic and thus lacks therefore not particularly and depress- entertainment value for discriminating entertaining. It is too tense audiences. ing for children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. No. Not recommended.

THREE FACES EAST. Constance Ben- Indian Cast, Di- THE SILENT ENEMY. nett, Erich Von Stroheim. Direction by W. rection by H. P. Carver. Story by Roy Del Rruth. Adapted from play by Douglas Burden. Paramount. Anthony Paul Kelly. Warner Bros. absorbing and dramatic This is an A story of espionage during the war Indians in the far story of the American in which the wit of a woman spy is pit- continual fight against north and their ted against the craft of a man. It is very It is a hunger “The Silent Enemy”. entertaining, well cast and ably directed, life, cus- remarkable portrayal of their holding the interest thruout. presented with delight- toms, and ethics, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. na- ful simplicity and naturalness by a Highly entertaining. Mature. tive Indian cast. It is perhaps too tense —o imaginative young children but for very WHAT MEN WANT. Pauline Starke. it is unexcelled for other audiences. Direction by Ernest Laemmle, Universal. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Excellent. Excellent. A decidedly second rate and trivial production a drama of night life which o — — is entirely lacking in dramatic values and SPURS. Hoot Gibson, Helen Wright. Di- good taste. The plot, which concerns the love of two sisters for one man, is super- rection by B. Eason. Universal. ficial and unconvincing. An exciting Western film showing how Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. a young man, in search of the murderer No. of' his father’s closest friend, rounds up Decidedly not. —6— —— ——

THE WAY OF ALL MEN. Douglas death, may be completely ignored when danger is no longer imminent. An inter- Fairbanks, Jr. Direction by Frank esting and very deliberate picture with Lloyd. First National. some excellent photographing. The story deals with the ease with Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. which resolutions, made at the point of Little interest. No interest.

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CAMPUS CRUSHES. Andy Clyde, SI SI SENOR. Tom Patricola, Joe Marge Beeve. Direction by Mack Sennett. Phillips. Direction by William Goodrich. Paramount. Educational. The comedy is full of absurd situations Slapstick comedy of two penniless in “make-believe” college life. It should vaudeville performers in Mexico and prove good entertainment for any audi- their mistaken identity, due to stolen ence as it is cleverly directed and is real- clothes. It is perhaps harmless but not ly funny. the best entertainment. —o —o HIS ERROR. T. Roy Barnes, Monte TEACHER’S PET. Our Gang. Hal Collins. Direction Stephen Roberts. Edu- Roach. M.G.M. cational. Two comedies previewed under same A pointless and dull slapstick comedy. title. One tells of the tricks the children Entertainment value is perhaps a matter play on the new teacher, only to be com- of taste but it is not recommend for pletely won by her when she arrives. children. The other continues the story. They are afraid that she will marry and leave them, as their other teacher did, and they KNIGHTS IN KHAKI. Produced under try to discourage one whom they think the auspices of the Boy Scouts of Ameri- her suitor. They have to apologize when ca. Direction by Donovan Miller. they find they are embarrassing her brother. Both films are good fun and Various activities of the Boy Scouts children and adults alike will enjoy them. including their constructive training, re- o creation, and good moral influence are — shown in story form. It will be interest- SILLY SYMPHONY CARTOONS. entertaining for everyone. ing and Walter Disney Productions. o — These animated musical cartoons are LET ’ER BUCK. A Grantland Rice refreshingly original. They have little story but the imaginative and amusing Sportlight. Van Beuren Corporation. actions of insects, animals and plants, Pathe. cleverly synchronized to the rhythm of the musical accompaniment, are highly An excellent exhibition of cowboys’ entertaining. The orchestral scores are skill. The scenes, with plenty of action exceptionally good and are arranged by and some interesting slow motion, repre- Carl Stallings. They are highly recom- sent the Cody Wyoming Rodeo. mended for all audiences and are excell-

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ent for junior matinees. forgivable because of the euphemistic “Artie Antics.” This shows penquins, quality of the cartoon medium of ex- seals, walruses, and other artic birds and pression. All are entertaining. animals performing to martial rhythm. “Barnyard Concert.” “Poet and Peas- Very amusing suggestion after the Byrd ant” burlesqued. films. “The Shindig” is a bamdance with ani- “Night.” The creatures of the night, mal dancers. owls, frogs, mosquitos, glow-worms, in “The Cactus Kid” has a desert cafe as a musical extravaganza accompanied by its setting and considerable Mexican “The Blue Danube.” melodrama satirizes the typical “West- “Frolicking Fish” cleverly depicts ern”. undersea atmosphere, enhanced by rhythmic musical accompaniment. —o VAGABOND ADVENTURE SERIES. The Van Beuren Corporation Pathe. MICKEY MOUSE CARTOONS. Walter These are interesting silent travel films Disney Productions. Animated cartoons accompanied by lectures by Tom Terris with sound accompaniment. the director. “Sacred Fires” pictures These productions do not achieve quite scenes in India; “Love That Kills” pro- the high standard of excellence of the vides a slight romantic interest showing Silly Symphony cartoons but they are the love affair of an Asiatic girl and ingenious, clever, grotesquely amusing. boy of different castes. This series is The occasional vulgarities are perhaps interesting and instructive to all ages.

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MOTION PICTURE COMMITTEE OF THE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY CLUB, LOS ANGELES BRANCH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscription Chairman Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Preview Chairman Editors of Bulletin: Mrs. John Vruwink, Mrs. H. Sutherland Campbell, Mrs. Margaret Argo. CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURE COUNCIL One of the objectives of club motion picture work in Southern California has always been to discriminate between films which are suitable and those unsuitable for children and to en- courage a selective attendance. During the summer it has been the privilege of the Women’s University Club to assist in the organization of a group which will attempt to sponsor special programs for children, and on Monday, September 8th, 1930, the California Motion Picture Council formally came into existence with Mrs. John Vruwink, Women’s University Club, President; Mrs. William Burk, General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Vice President; Mrs. Charles Burr, International Federation of Catholic Alumnae, Secretary; Mrs. John Cook, Daugh- ters of The American Revolution, Treasurer; Mrs. Florine Wolfstein, Council of Jewish Women, Parliamentarian. The organizations represented in this council are: Women’s University Club, Los Angeles Branch A.A.U.W. Los Angeles District, Cal. Fed. Women’s ; Clubs; Preview Dept., General Federation of Women’s Clubs; First District, California Council of Parents and Teachers; Tenth District, California Council of Parents and Teachers; International Federation of Catholic Alumnae; California Council of Catholic Women; Council of Jewish Women; Daughters of the American Revolution; Hollywood Women’s Club; Friday Morning Club; Ebell Club; Girl

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Hollywood and Los Angeles Branches, Y.M.C.A. ; The Camp Fire Girls, Los Angeles; Librari- ans, Work With Children, Los Angeles Public Library; Los Angeles County Librarians. It is hoped that this group, representing the organizations most interested in this social phase of child welfare, may become a permanent clearing house for all the available information on what is being done here and elsewhere, in providing motion picture entertainment especially suitable for children, and for all the available information on current film releases. Study work, under the guidance of Mrs. Leo Hedges of the Parent Teacher Association has been begun. The immediate plan has been to prepare a standard to which all the representative members of the Council agree, and then to assist in encouraging the exhibiters who are willing to cooperate with the California Motion Picture Council by giving the approved programs. The matinees will of necessity be of greater interest to children over nine because of the dearth of material available which is suitable for younger audiences, but every item on the motion picture program will have been seen and approved by the combined preview committees of the council. The program will last approximately two hours only, because of the nerve and eye strain of a longer program, and the matinee will be a separate unit in no way to be confused with the continuous performance merging into an adult program. Trailers advertising future releases are not to be run at these matinees unless they relate to the next approved matinee. Ad- ditional entertainment is at the discretion of the management of the theatres, but the California Motion Picture Council will not sponsor any matinee at which children are exploited or where the program does not meet the high standard of excellence already planned. Chaperones from among the mothers in these women’s organizations are requested by the managers of the theatres, bringing thus a closer understanding and cooperation. When the list of theatres willing to cooperate with this Council is assured the locations may be secured from any of the organizations which are members of the Council. It is planned to have an identifying insignia which may be given to the approved matinees so that they may be recognized. FEATURE FILMS NOTE—Publicity or “the box office” seems to demand sacrifices unintelligible at times to the mere layman. The pleasantly entertaining “Singer of Seville” (reviewed August, 1930) becomes “The Call of The Flesh”; “The Richest Man in The World (reviewed July, 1930) is released as “Sins of The Children.” ANIMAL CRACKERS. The Four Marx interpretation of the character of the Brothers. Directed by Victor Heerman. “bad man”, whose code of ethics is very Based on stage play by George Kaufman, real if not the conventionally accepted and Morris Ryskind. Paramount. one. The settings are beautiful, the cast The inimitable quartet, the Marx excellent, and the story amusing and Brothers, present a type of wit, enjoy- dramatic ment of which is entirely a matter of Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. taste. It is hilarious nonsense with a Depends on individual. Not suitable. keen touch of burlesque. In “Animal Crackers” Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and BORROWED WIVES. Vera Reynolds, Zeppo mingle in Long Island society and Rex Lease. Direction by Frank Strayer. become involved in the loss of a valuable Tiffany. painting. The fun is typical of the broad A farce comedy of no special interest humor of farce comedy, and the clowning but yet at times broadly amusing. In will appeal to children as well as to order to receive a legacy the hero must adults. be married before midnight on a certain Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. date. His fiancee meets with all manner Yes. Harmless. of delays in trying to cross the country in time, while a vampish siren tries to ARE YOU THERE. Beatrice Lillie. Di- take her place at his end of the line. rection by Hamilton MacFadden. Fox. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. The successful efforts of a lady de- Not recommended. No. tective to thwart a band of international crooks in their attempts to prey upon CANYON HAWK. Rene Bordon. Di- British royalty, are depicted in farcial rection by Alvin J. Neitz. Preview Big 4. manner. The plot is of no significance. A young cattle man falls in love with The picture a succession of episodes in a girl in the sheep business, to the dis- which slapstick situations are handled gust of his fellow cow men. He saves with subtlety and restraint. Miss Lillie her from a treacherous plot and a dis- displays her usual scintillating brilliance honest foreman. This western is too poor as a comedian. Entertainment value will •in production to recommend for any audi- probably be a matter of taste. ence. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Yes. Probably quite No. No. amusing. —o THE DAWN PATROL. Richard Barthel- THE BAD MAN. Walter Huston, O. P. mess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Neil Hamil- Heggie. Based on play by Porter Emer- ton. Direction by Howard Hawks. First son Browne. Direction by Clarence Bad- National. ger. First National. A war drama of aerial combat which This version of the well known stage is distinguished by good acting and di- play is very entertaining and is dis- rection and by excellent photography. It tinguished by Mr. Huston’s interesting is unique in having no love story. The — — interest is held by the flying sequences cidedly “of the earth earthy”. Enjoy- and thrilling action. ment is again a matter of taste. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good. Too exciting. Not recommended. Not recommended. —o —o FOLLOW THRU. Buddy Rogers, Nancy HEADS UP. Buddy Rogers, Helen Kane. Carroll. Adapted from musical comedy Direction by Victor Shertzinger. Para- of the same name. Directed by Lawrence mount-Publix. Schwab and Lloyd Corrigan. Paramount. A musical comedy in the over-done This effervescent comedy with inter- boop-a-doop style, introducing this time cadet life polated song numbers offers as its chief in the U. S. Coast Guard, a rum-runner, assets the charm of its two young stars, a desert island, and romance. and the really beautiful color photo- The picture is mediocre in every respect, graphy, probably the best so far but may prove light entertainment for brought to the screen. Several scenes those who enjoy Miss Kane’s exagger- in doubtful taste might be omitted with- ated baby-doll type of singing, ogling, and dancing, out being missed, but it may help a tired accompanied by suggestive business man pass an agreeable hour. meanings, and the use of vulgarity to her Otherwise it is in no way memorable. “get” laughs. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No. Doubtful. No. o o — — HELL’S ISLAND. Jack Holt, Ralph FOR THE LOVE OF LIL. Jack Mulhall, Graves, Dorothy Sebastian. Direction by Elliott Nugent, Sally Star. R. K. O. Frank Capra. Columbia. Adapted from the familiar magazine A story of the Foreign Legion and two cartoons, the story follows the experi- friends in love with the same girl, with ence of a young couple whose married misunderstanding, suffering and penal life a discarded suitor and a designing servitude on Hell’s Island. Sacrifice leads woman friend, together, try to disrupt. to final happiness. The plot is not new, The cast does the best it can with a not and the production is uninteresting. too happy theme. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No. No. No. —o —o HER WEDDING NIGHT. Clara Bow, HALF SHOT AT SUNRISE. Bert Ralph Forbes. Story by Avery Hopwood. Wheeler, Robert Woolsey. Direction by Direction by Frank Tuttle. Paramount. Paul Sloane. R. K. O. An amusing farce in which a movie The not unfamiliar theme is of two star attempting to escape the attentions doughboys who go A.W.O.L. and quite of men is unwittingly married to a man stupidly, and entirely by accident, be- equally eager to avoid the ladies. The come heroes. The story is incidental to situation is plausible and the compli- the slapstick antics of the well known cations, while somewhat in the nature of comedians, whose rough humor is de- the old style bed-room slapstick comedy, — 4 — — —

are rollicking rather than objectionable. LEATHERNECKING. Irene Dunne, Ken Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Murray, Benny Rubin. Adapted from the Passable. Not the stage play “Present Arms”. Direction by most suitable. —o Eddie Cline. R. K. O. A musical comedy in which the U. S. LADIES MUST PLAY. Dorothy Se- “leathernecks” are shown to little ad- bastian, Neil Hamilton. Direction by R. vantage. But accepting the farcial plot, Cannon. Columbia. it provides fairly innoucous entertain- In spirit of bravado a poor but beauti- ment. ful stenographer is introduced into New- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. port society by her employer, so that she Waste of time. Not recommended. may perhaps consumate her greatest de- o sire which is to “marry money’’. The — plot is too obvious as handled, entirely LILLIOM. Charles Farrell, Rose Hobart. overlooking the possibilities for subtle humor or satire inherent in the situ- Based on the play by Franz Molner. Di- ations. The result is dull and unconvinc- rection by Frank Borzage. Fox. ing. Lilliom is a fantasy, serious and tragic Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. in outcome. Lilliom, the man, is always No interest. No interest and believing that he will be finer and better unsuitable theme. and yet is always actually the ne’er-do- o — well and brute. He commits suicide and THE LAST DANCE. Vera Reynolds, Ja- after ten years penance he is given an- son Robards. Direction by Scott Peim- other chance on earth, only to fail miserably. Mr. Borzage attempted a very broke. Audible Pictures. difficult subject in this play and if it is To impress her family and friends, an not always convincing or entirely satis- side fabricates romance East dancer a fying, it may be that the realism of the Complications with a wealthy young man. movies is too harsh a medium for so ensue when the man contrives to meet ethereal an idea. her, but in the end he falls in love with Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. her and makes her fibs come true. It is Too mature. Unintelligible moderately good, light entertainment. for them. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not the best. No. —o THE LAST OF THE LONE WOLF. Bert THE LONESOME TRAIL. Charles De- Lytell, Patsy Ruth Miller. Direction by laney, Virginia Browne Faire. Direction Richard Boleslavesky. Columbia. by Bruce Mitchell. Syndicate Picture. light entertaining bit of comedy in A Preview. which an arrested criminal in a fictitious country escapes his sentence because he The regulation western theme of the can assist the queen in covering up her honest cowboy who saves the beautiful indiscretions. The sophistication of daughter of the rancher from the dis- the motive for the play is somewhat lost honest pardner. The production is too in the intrigue and action. poor to appeal to any intelligence. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Possibly. Hardly suitable. No. No. — —

THE LOSING GAME. Lowell Sherman, New Bedford has been changed by the Marion Nixon, Wm. Janney. Direction addition of an elaborate love story, but by Lowell Sherman. R. K. 0. Preview. altho melodramatic it is still interesting Comedy-drama, sophisticated in theme and consistent as presented. Mr. Barry- and dialogue and entertaining of its type more gives an excellent characterization to an adult audience. Lowell Sherman of Ahab, the half mad whaleman who plays the leader of a gang of crooks seeks revenge on Moby Dick, the great whose personal code of ethics the gang white whale which has crippled him. The must follow. When this code is violated, scenes on the ocean are spectacular and the inevitable happens and the “game thrilling and it is good entertainment. is lost”. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good unless too Too exciting, —o exciting. LOST GODS. Talking Picture Epics, Inc. A stimulating film which succeeds in MONSIEUR LE FOX or MEN OF THE making archeology interesting and enter- NORTH. Gilbert Roland. Direction by taining to the layman. The life and cus- Hal Roach. M.G.M. toms of various great African cities, A romantic drama of the north, depict- buried for forty centuries, are disclosed ing the efforts of a young French in a fascinating way, opening up new Canadian to evade the law after he has worlds to the individual who has not al- stolen the share of profits of a gold ready made a detailed study of this mine which were rightly his, and from great work being accomplished. A pic- which he had been cheated. The winter ture highly recommended for its edu- mountain scenes are particularly to be cational and entertainment values. commended. The play itself, though weak Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. in spots and not entirely convincing, will Very interesting. Too mature for nevertheless prove entertaining. very young children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. —o Yes. Probably too mature. o MADAM SATAN. Kay Johnson, Regi- — nald Denny. Direction by Cecil B. De RAIN OR SHINE. Joe Cook. Direction Mille. M.G.M. by Frank Capra. Columbia. To enjoy this melodramatic farce the “Rain or Shine” is great fun—a story audience must accept an almost incredible of circus life in which the girl owner premise: that a cultured, refined woman must be saved from the machinations of would stoop to win back her husband’s two crook members of the troupe who love in the unconventional manner she conspire to get control of her show. The chose. The production is magnificent; glamour of a circus background adds the dialogue smart, and the acting good. much to the absurdly clever antics of It is entertaining only for adults who Joe Crook, but the story is also divert- enjoy spectacular melodrama. ing and the production is well directed, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. making the comedy very entertaining. It No. No. is recommended for family audiences. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. MOBY DICK. John Barrymore, Joan Yes. Good fun. Bennett. Direction by Lloyd Bacon. Adapted from the novel by Herman Mel- RENO. Ruth Roland, Montague Love. Di- ville. Warner Brothers. rection by George Crane. Sono-Art. Mr. Melville’s story of whaling days in A woman is so humiliated by her hus- — —

band who openly shows his love for an- hero who has been accidentally tossed other woman, that she decides to get a on their shores. Imaginative and excit- divorce. The picture depicts dramatical- ing, it will provide splendid entertain- ly her experiences with her child in Reno ment for those who would enjoy the where her husband makes every effort to world of make-believe. prevent her accomplishing her purpose. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. The story is not a pleasant one; although Recommended. Good. acting and directing are both good, the —o incidents are somewhat too exaggerated THE SEA WOLF. Milton Sills. Direction to seem real and the ending also answers by Alfred Santell. Fox. no problem except for this woman! “The Sea Wolf” is a virile and tragic Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. melodrama based on the story by Jack No, unsuitable. No. London, which forcefully depicts and —o emphasizes the brutality of “Wolf Lar- sen”, a terrifying sea captain. The pro- THE SANTA FE TRAIL. Richard Arlen. duction is uniformly excellent and Mr. From the novel “Spanish Acres” by Hal Sills gives a splendid characterization. Evarts. Direction by Otto Brower and But it is questionable whether these Edwin Knopf. Paramount. can justify, to the average audience, the suc- An absorbing and exciting Western cession of gruesome and horrible inci- tale of sheep herders and Indians, laid dents. in the picturesque setting of an old Span- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ish estate. Although the frame work of Not recommended. Absolutely not. the story is of the accepted type, the excellent acting, unusual scenic beauty, and THE SPOILERS. Gary Cooper, Kay touching romance, contrasting with bits Johnson, Betty Compson. Direction by of humor, contribute toward making it a Edwin Carewe. Paramount-Publix. splendid and entertaining production. All of the family will find interest in Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. this film play which has been evolved Recommended. Good. —o— from Rex Beach’s novel of the gold rush days of 1900 in Nome, Alaska. Full of SCOTLAND YARD. Edmund Lowe, Joan dashing adventure and the fervor of min- Bennett. the From play by Dennison ing camp life, completely played, and Clift. Direction by Wm. K. Howard. Fox. carefully produced in regard to historical conventional A plot of a criminal who detail, the film is exceptionally good for is made over by plastic surgery and be- its type. lieves that he is remade morally as well. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. moral is The rather weak in that he has Yes. Yes, if not too nothing to lose and a great deal to gain —o— exciting. by his reformation. Of average interest SONS OF THE SADDLE. Ken Maynard, to adults. Doris Hill. Direction by Harry Joe Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Browm. Universal. Of no value. Better not. ‘western’ with a very mediocre and o A — inconsequent plot, and rather amateur- SEA GOD. Richard Arlen, Fay Wray. Di- ish acting, which will appeal only to rection by George Abbott. Based on short those who love that particular type wdth story “The Lost God”, by John Russell. its exciting riding, thrilling scenes of Paramount. danger, and somewhat fancifully portray- An adventurous romance laid on a ed cowboy life. South Sea Island, in which the natives Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. mistake for a lost sea god, the young Yes. Yes. — —

TOP SPEED. Joe Brown. Direction by TEMPTATION. Lawrence Gray, Lois Mervin Le Roy. Warner Brothers. Wilson. Columbia. (Seen in Preview.) Farce comedy in which a poor young The story of a weakling who broke his man in a broker’s office falls in love with parole. Love presumably assures com- a wealthy girl and wins her heart and plete reform when, after paying the hand. The amusing action and exciting penalty, he will be released. motor boat race as climax, provides Adolescents, 12 to 16 . Children, 6 to 12. pleasant recreation. Very doubtful. No. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good. Good. THE PRINCE OF DIAMONDS. Ian Keith, Aileen Pringle. Direction by Karl Brown. Columbia. UP THE RIVER. Spencer Tracy, War- A theme of adventure laid in England ren Hymer. From original story by and China. Retribution follows on the Maurien Watkins. Direction by John heels of the villain and, freed from mis- Ford. Fox. understanding, the lovers are reunited. This is clever hilariously a and amus- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ing farce which deftly burlesques some Fair entertainment. Harmless. recent motion pictures of prison life. The —o situations are grotesquely incongruous THE LOVE TRADER. Leatrice Joy, but clever enough to be neither bluntly Roland Drew. Direction by Joseph Hena- apparent nor guardedly subtle. A serious berry. Metropolitan Studio. (Seen in Pre- vein of loyalty and honor in the storv view). might easily confuse children as to the A tropical night and a handsome half- manner in which the whole picture should caste induce a woman to forget the con- be received and consequently it can be ventions. Realizing that she cannot recommended for adults only. adapt herself to either the old or new mode of Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. life, she commits suicide. The picture is Doubtful. No. poorly planned, the direction and acting o — quite mediocre. Gloria WHAT A WIDOW. Swanson, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Owen Moore, Lew Cody. Direction by Wrong moral. No. Allan Dwan. United Artists. “What A Widow!” a perfect title for BIG Warner-First National. the negligible plot of a gay and un- THE DEAL. in which Father is tricked in sophisticated widow spending her newly Comedy a business deal by the daughter’s suitor, acquired millions, pursued by suitors and to Father’s delight. Innocuous but no in turn pursuing the suitor of her choice. interest to children. It is absurd, even slapstick, moving at so rapid a pace at times that dialogue is lost and only noise accompanies the ac- IN OLD SEIDELBERG. First National. tion. There are gorgeous clothes, lovely Musical number of fair interest. Not sets, and bits of excellently directed ac- recommended for children. tion. Miss Swanson’s songs are musically charming. It is sophisticated, and then LAUREL AND HARDY MURDER again just slapstick—a curious produc- CASE. Hal Roach. M.G.M. tion which is hilarious at times. An amusing comedy burlesquing the Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. ever popular mystery stories. It will Not recommended. No. entertain all ages.

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THE TEATRO INTERNACIONAL

The Teatro Internacional is a new project and it is to be hoped that it will be successful and enduring. The aim is twofold. The showing of the Spanish version of American talking pictures affords entertainment for the many Spanish-speaking inhabitants of Los Angeles. More important, however, is the opportunity it gives language students of hearing the language spoken in a natural manner. The value of this is very great. Spanish has become the most popular and practical language offered in our schools. Most people study it in order to obtain a speaking knowledge. With that objective in mind, attendance at one of these pictures is worth two sessions in a class room. Even beginners with only a slight foundation can profit from attendance. As a general thing, the Spanish spoken is correct and pronounced clearly with a minimum of provincialisms.

It is to be hoped that French and Germain films will also be shown, though naturally, Spanish predominates due to the greater number of pictures made in that language. Mrs. Beryl Munselle McManus

(The California International Theatre is located at 810 S. Main Street, Los Angeles. The following reports by Mrs. McManus, a teacher of Spanish in the City Schools, are of films which have already been shown, but suggest the quality of those to follow.— Editor’s Note.)

AMOR AUDAZ (Bold Love). Adolph CASCARRABIAS (Grumpy). Ernesto Menjou, Rosita Moreno. Vilches. Aside from the foreign language ele- This is a very good “talkie”. The plot, ment, there is nothing of interest in this familiar to many of us through our picture. The plot is trite and shallow. English stage and screen versions, is Two crooks, after the same necklace, fall entertaining. Ernesto Vilches, in the role in love. They discover each other’s true made famous by Cyril Maude, gives an occupation and immediate goal and re- excellent characterization. The role calls solve to reform due to their love. for fast, nervous speech which might Mr. Menjou speaks Spanish well, make it difficult at times for a student though he seems to have a slight French to follow the talking. In such instances, accent. The supporting cast is entirely however, the clearness of the action Spanish. leaves no doubt as to the meaning. The

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supporting cast, entirely Spanish, is porting cast do excellent work. The plot good. This picture is recommended to is ordinary. A princess falls in love, but the student as being entertaining and snubs the man when she thinks him be- also offering a chance to hear Spanish low her. On finding out his true status spoken clearly and well. she suffers a change of heart, but he leaves and the usual happy ending is lacking. The picture is not intended for LAS GALAS de PARAMOUNT (Para- a youthful audience. From the language mount on Parade). standpoint, however, it is good. Some Las Galas de Paramount is the usual of the dialogue is too fast for the un- review type of picture. In addition to trained ear to grasp the meaning, but the dances and English songs, several gives the student the “sound” and “in- Spanish numbers are interspersed. All tonation” which can only be gotten from introductions are made by Barry Norton, hearing it well-spoken by natives. Ramon Pereda, Rosita Moreno all of whom speak clearly and may be easily RADIO MANIA. Laurel-Hardy. understood by a language student. This is an amusing comedy of the usual Laurel and Hardy type. Both OLIMPIA. Jose Crespo. actors speak in Spanish and their The title role in the English version “Americanized” Spanish is as amusing as was played by John Gilbert. In the their actions. Young students of Spanish Spanish version, Mr. Crespo and the sup- will enjoy the picture very much.

FEATURE FILMS

AFRICA SPEAKS. Colorado African before the Kentucky Derby, but who re- Expedition, Inc. Columbia. turns to save the race, is sufficient to provide a pleasant background for A1 A fictional presentation of a trip across Jolson’s “blackface” personality and the the Equatorial region of Africa from East entertaining songs which carry the pic- to West. It gives very interesting de- ture. scriptions of the native inhabitants, animal life, and natural phenomena Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. found there, and the editing of the film Entertaining. Entertaining. o has been effectively handled to hold — interest. It pictures some very realistic THE BIG TRAIL. Direction by Raoul views of lions with their prey which must Walsh. M.G.M. be mentioned in connection with younger “The Big Trail” is an impressive spec- children’s attendance. tacle and one which could have been por- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. trayed in no other medium and prefer- Very instructive and A matter of in- ably in the grandeur film. It gives a won- entertaining. dividual selection. derfully vivid impression of the historic —o pilgrimages across the country by wagon trains; the terrific physical handicaps, BIG BOY. A1 Jolson. Direction Alan by hardships and dangers encountered, and Crossland. Warner Bros. the indominable courage and persever- The trite story of a jockey who is dis- ance of the adventurers. The slight story charged thru the machinations of crooks is entirely suitable, never intruding into — 3 — — ———

the greater theme and yet holding inter- it touches vulgarity. Entertainment value est throughout. It leaves a deep impress- is a matter of taste. ion of a romantic period in American Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. history which has great appeal and the No. No. exquisite photography and masterful di- o rection marks an unusual production. — Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK. Played Recommended. Excellent for by “Amos and Andy” (Freeman F. Gos- those over 9. den, and Charles J. Correll). Direction by Melville Brown. R.K.O. BILLY THE KID. John Mack Brown, Amos and Andy perform a vigil for Kay Johnson. Adapted from “The Saga their lodge and accidentally discover a document establishing the fortunes of the of Billy The Kid” by Walter Noble son of their old benefactor. The slight M.G.M. Bums. Direction by King Vidor. plot is sufficient to motivate the diverting The story is a very free adaptation of activities of the two, and is entirely ap- the book and consequently has no his- propriate to the type of entertainment torical value. It is a glorified Western, they provide. The humor is never strain- set in the beautiful country around the ed, is deliciously funny, and even hilari- Grand Canon in Arizona, full of stirring ous at times, as when their taxi careens action, bitter fights, and romantic inter- thru the city traffic. The picture is ex- est. Billy The Kid—a one time bandit cellent for family groups. death, seeks to avenge his employer’s Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. and to accomplish this sides with those Excellent. Excellent. and order to a who are bringing law —o new country. No stress is laid on any moral involved. It is thrilling entertain- THE DANCERS. Lois Moran, Walter ment for those who enjoy this type, with Byron, Phillips Holms. Adapted from the an excellent cast and superior production. play by Gerald Du Maurier and Viola Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Tree. Direction by Chandler Sprague. Very exciting: a Too exciting, matter of taste. Fox. This is a drama of social life as it is lived by a certain “fast” set of the pres- THE BOUDOIR DIPLOMAT. Ian Keith, ent generation, and of the innate fineness which eventually triumphs to the Betty Compson, Mary Duncan. Adapted imminent satisfaction of the hero and To from the stage play “The Command the audience. Poor direction and the Love.” Direction by Malcolm St. Clair. miscasting of Lois Moran in addition to Universal. (Seen in Preview.) deviations from the episodes which made the original play interesting, make this A court attache has great success with a mediocre picture. the ladies. This makes him useful to his superiors who settle affairs of state thru Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. his boudoir diplomacy. This type of No. No. sophisticated farce needs the lightest —o successful. The picture lacks touch to be BARRY. Norma Talmadge, Conrad the witty sophistication of “The Com- DU mand To Love”. In avoiding censorship Nagel. Adapted from play by David Be- — —

lasco. Direction by Sam Taylor. United FEET FIRST. Harold Lloyd. Direction Artists. by Clyde Bruckman. United Artists. Miss Talmadge has presented us with (Seen in preview). a very colorful interpretation of this As a shoe salesman, demonstrating famous character, but one which is quite personality acquired in a correspondence different from our conception gained school, Harold Lloyd gets into his usual from historical fact. Because of this, and comic difficulties guaranteed to keep the because the spirit of the period is not children on the edge of their chairs and truthfully depicted, the picture is illogi- hilariously amused. cal and will fail to convince the critical. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. As entertainment value alone, however, Good. Excellent. it will have considerable appeal, and it is gorgeously produced and extraordi- narily well done. GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST. Ann Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Harding. From the play by David Belas- Of doubtful interest. Too mature. co. Direction by John Francis Dillon. —o Warner-First National. EAST IS WEST. Lupe Velez. From the This is the story of a girl in a rough stage play by Samuel Shipman. Direc- mining camp in early California days tion by Monte Bell. Universal. who protects the man she loves from the A picture dealing with Chinese cus- law. Miss Harding seems hardly the type toms and the impossibility of reconciling for her part but her splendid talent the peoples of the East with those of the makes the melodrama more interesting West. Though lacking some of the finesse than it otherwise would be. and charm of the stage play, it will pro- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. vide interesting entertainment for adults. Probably entertaining. Doubtful. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Doubtful too mature. No. — HER MAN. Helen Twelvetrees, Ricardo o — Cortez, Phillip Holmes. Direction by Ray ESCAPE. Gerald Du Maurier. From the Garnet. Pathe. stage play by John Galsworthy. Direc- tion by Basil Dean. Associated Talking A very depressing but convincing Pictures (English Company) in conjunc- story of a little pick-pocket whose life tion with R.K.O. is changed when she falls in love with a sailor. The whole environment and A realistic drama showing an English- characters involved are sordid, neverthe- man sentenced to prison, his escape after less the picture is entertaining because two years of servitude, and his adven- it is well done. It cannot however be tures during the forty-eight hours he is recommended for younger people as it is free. It is an intense and fascinating not a very honest or vital presentation study in human nature, its actions and of life. reactions. Excellently cast and produced, Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. it is refreshingly different with its por- No. No. trayal of English life and character, and o cannot be too highly recommended for — adults and more mature adolescents. A LADY SURRENDERS. Genevieve Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Tobin, Rose Hobart, Conrad Nagel. Di- Probably very Too mature, rection by John Stahl. Universal. interesting. A triangle play based on the novel — —

“Sincerity” by John Erskine (but avoid- Joseph Von Sternberg. Paramount. ing some of the novel’s problems), in (Seen in preview). which the insincere and selfish wife final- The story of a French cafe enter- ly realizes that her husband has found tainer’s affairs with a Foreign Legion- true love and companionship in another naire and an idler, rather tawdry in im- woman. Although somewhat melo- plicaton though not in actual presen- dramatic it is well constructed, logical tation. The acting is excellent. Miss Die- throughout, and excellently acted. It is trich being especially vivid and inter- good entertainment for adults. esting in her characterization. The desert Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. setting lends color, and the action is ad- No. No. mirably directed. o — Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. LAUGHTER. Nancy Carrol, Frederick Not recommended No. March. Direction by D’Abbadie D’Arrast. because of theme. Paramount. —o The story of a girl who marries a man THE OFFICE WIFE'. Dorothy Mackaill, engrossed in business and who then re- Lewis Stone. Direction by Lloyd Bacon. grets her bargain. she finds an- When Warner-First National. other man who will enjoy life as she likes to, she leaves her husband for him. Presenting the problem of the man The dialogue, by Donald Ogden Stewart, engrossed in business; the neglected diversion elsewhere; is amusingly sophisticated, and the di- wife who seeks and rection and acting — especially that of the attractive stenographer who consoles the It is yet Frederick March — is very good. It is husband. not new and some- plot, the lightly entertaining for adults but it can- what novel for a movie and not be considered ethically elevating for production is very well handled. It does youthful audiences. not solve any heavy problems but it will Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. entertain many. Hardly. No. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. —o No—unsuitable. No. o MAYBE IT’S LOVE. Joe Brown, Joan — Bennett. Direction by William Wellman. THE PAY OFF. (Previously reported as Warner Bros. “The Losing Game.”) From the story by A college picture which is different Samuel Shipman. Lowell Sherman in and lots of fun. Upton has no football cast and directing. R.K.O. team for the coming season, and Joe A crook melodrama of doubtful moral Brown evolves a plan, by which, with the value since the charming villain who is cooperation of the pretty daughter of an exponent of unbalanced ethics wins the President, an “All American” team too much of our sympathy. is recruited. Joe Brown’s exceptional Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. in clowning the humor hi- talents make No. No. larious at times. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Excellent. Excellent. PLAYBOY OF PARIS. Maurice Cheva- —o lier. Direction by Ludwig Berger. Para- MOROCCO. Marlene Dietrich, Adolph mount. Menjou, Gary Cooper. Direction by The “Playboy of Paris” is decidedly — —

light farce and is somewhat lacking in SOUP TO NUTS. Ted Healy, Firancis the spontaneity and charm with which we McCoy. Direction by Benjamin Stoloff. associate M. Chevalier. The story con- Fox. cerns the adventures of a waiter who A sentimental love story which is so inherits a fortune but who is forced to broadly played that it is slapstick and keep his place in the cafe or forfeit the in execrable taste. money. It may amuse family audiences Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. but is hardly suitable for strictly junior No. No. ones. —o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. KITTY BELLAIRS. Claudia Passable. Hardly. SWEET Dell, Ernest Torrence, Walter Pidgeon. Adapted from Belasco stage play. War- RENEGADES. Warner Baxter, Myma ner-First National. Loy. From the novel “Les Renegats” by A light musical comedy which portrays Andre Armandy. Direction by Victor the love affairs of an English beauty of Fleming. Fox. the early Eighteenth century. Done entirely in technicolor the charming cos- A very American interpretation of the tumes of the period lend themselves very French Foreign Legion which utterly well to the reproduction. It is pleasantly fails to be convincing. A good cast and entertaining. good photography cannot make up for Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. the play itself which is overloaded with Entertaining. Little interest. wild adventure and melodrama. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No. THOSE THREE FRENCH GIRLS. Fifi —o Dorsay, Reginald Denny. Direction by Harry Beaumont. M.G.M. SEA LEGS. Jack Oakie. Direction by A witless farce comedy, verging on the Victor Heerman. Paramount. vulgar and suggestive, depicts a young A slapstick comedy of pie throwing Englishman who comes to the rescue of type with just enough plot to hold the three French girls in distress, and his numerous gags together. It is unfortu- resulting love affair. The plot is shallow nate that the little plot that there is and the picture itself decidedly mediocre, should be based on deceit and insubordi- with nothing- to recommend it but the nation. wasted efforts of a good cast. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Passable. Doubtful. No. No. —o —o SINNER’S HOLIDAY. Grant Withers, TOM SAWYER. Jackie Coogan, Junior Evelyn Knapp. Adapted from play Coglain. Direction by Paramount. “Penny Arcade”. Direction by John It is a very refreshing and entertaining Adolfi. Warner-First National. picture. The remembered pranks of the The story of a girl who is forced to beloved boys draw chuckles of appreci- be the means of convicting her brother ation as the well known characters of in order to save the man she loves. The the story appear in life on the screen. plot is simple and direct, and the play The necessary thrills are handled with well cast, yet as a whole the picture is real restraint, making the action entirely only passably entertaining. suitable for children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No. Recommended. Excellent.

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THE UTAH KID. Rex Lease, Dorothy YANKEE BOY. Richard Talmadge. Di- Sebastian, Tom Sanschi. Tiffany. (Seen rection by Nail Maison. Richard Tal- in preview.) madge Productions. “Western” action film with some charm Another Western melodrama, amateur- photographically. The story is involved ish in production and undistinguished by and confusing, amateurish in presen- any special merits in acting, direction or tation and absurd in development. entertainment value. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Will not entertain. Not recommended. Of no value. Probably entertaining —o because action predominates. WHOOPEE. Eddie Cantor. Adapted from “The Nervous Wreck” by Owen Davis. Direction by Thornton Freeland. THE VIRTUOUS SIN. Walter Huston, Photographed in Technicolor. United Kay Francis. Adapted from a play by Artists. Those who have not had the opportuni- Lajos Zilahy. Paramount. ty to see the New York extravaganza An excellent cast and effective direc- produced by Flo Ziegfeld will thoroughly tion gives interest to this triangle love enjoy this colorful adaptation, with its story—that of a Russian General and the effective dance numbers, tuneful songs wife of one of his soldiers. It is sophis- and clever star. It is sophisticated in its ticated in theme and points no moral but humor, but always amusing, and the maintains a good level of suspense and humor is of the type more appreciated interest, and entertains. by adults than by youthful audiences. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. Passable. Passable. SHORT SUBJECTS COBB GOES A FISHING. Grantland JUNGLE TERROR. Tom Terriss Vaga- Rice Sportlight. Pathe. bond Series. Van Beuren Corporation. Fifteen minutes of fishing and phil- Pathe. osophy with Irving Cobb. Good for all An excellent travelogue showing cus- audiences. toms and experiences in the vicinity of the jungle, with especial reference to the EBONY SHRINE. Tom Terriss Vaga- use of elephants as beasts of burden and bond Adventure Series. Van Beuren Cor- in place of mechanical power, and to the poration. Pathe. terror of the jungle itself. Especially A trip thru Guatemala which includes recommended for all audiences. visits to the towns, market places, and churches. The Church of the Black Christ of Esquilpas is of particular inter- SELF DEFENSE. A Grantland Rice est. Entertaining for all audiences. Sportlight. Van Beuren Corporation. Pathe. GLIDING. A Grantland Rice Sportlight. Demonstration of the sports of boxing Van Beuren Corporation. Pathe. and wrestling by young boys, which is An interesting and enlightening demon- instructive and entertaining. There is an stration of the sport and science of glid- excellent foreword by the Major of Cul- ing. Excellent for all ages. ver Military Academy.

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MOTION PICTURE COMMITTEE OF THE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY CLUB, LOS ANGELES BRANCH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscription Chairman Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Preview Chairman

Editors of Bulletin: Mrs. John Vruwink, Mrs. H. Sutherland Campbell, Mrs. Margaret Argo.

CALIFORNIA MOTION PICTURE COUNCIL Films selected from the reviews of the preview committees of the Women’s Uni- versity Club; Council of Parents and Teachers; General Federation of Women’s Clubs; International Federation of Catholic Alumnae; National Daughters of the American Revolution; and approved by a joint representative committee, as suitable for junior matinees and family audiences. Junior Matinees Danger Lights R.K.O. Films Release Just Imagine Fox Africa Speaks Columbia Man Without Law Columbia Big Trail (The) M.G.M. Maybe It’s Love Warner Big Boy ....Warner Remote Control M.G.M. Check and Double Check R.K.O. Princess and The Plumber Fox Concentrating Kid Universal Tom Sawyer Paramount

Recommended for Family audiences but not considered suitable for special children’s programs. Billy The Kid M.G.M. Lightnin’ Fox Escape R.K.O. Lottery Bride U.A. Girl of The Golden West Warner Play Boy of Paris Paramount Jenny Lind M.G.M. Tol’able David Columbia

FEATURE FILMS

ALONG CAME YOUTH. Charles Rogers. ing the loss of all of his money in horse- racing. It all makes very light enter- Direction by Lloyd Corrigan and Norman tainment which will probably appeal McLeod. Paramount. more to juvenile minds than to adult. An unsophisticated farce-comedy full Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. of humorous nonsense, which depicts the Yes. Probably amusing for experiences of a young American follow- the most part. 2 — —

BIG MONEY. Eddie Quillan, Robert viously reported in preview under title Armstrong. Direction by Russell Mack. “The Record Run” August, ’30. R. K. 0. Pathe. A simple, wholesome story of a rail- A picture concerning racketeers and road yard. While not particularly clever, the underworld. Though it expresses the it will have general appeal. American idea of easy money yet there Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. is an appeal made by the boy who “al- Interesting. Probably entertaining. ways wins” in any form of gambling. —o The story is coherent and feasible and DERELICT. George Bancroft, Jessie will be good entertainment for adults. Royce Landis, William Boyd. Direction Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Not recommended. No. by Rowland V. Lee. Paramount. —o The title of “Derelict” is not descriptive but serves to stimulate interest in THE CAT CREEPS. Helen Twelvetrees. the study of two men of the sea, bitter Direction by Rupert Julian. Universal. rivals in work and in love, whose finer Those who enjoy the familiar mystery feelings are in the end victorious. The melodramatic story is directly told, and thriller will probably respond favorably is well cast, with many beautiful scenic to this picture as it is true to type. As effects and a very thrilling storm as cli- there is no novelty the situations will max. It entertains. seem a little too familiar to critical mystery seekers, but the interest is fair- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. ly well sustained because the play moves Entertaining. Exciting and swiftly and is well done. mature. o Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. — Yes. No, Too exciting. EXTRAVAGANCE. Lloyd Hughes, Owen Moore, June Collyer. Direction by Phil COHANS AND KELLYS IN AFRICA. Rosen. Tiffany. George Sidney, Charley Murray. Di- A story of the dire results of extravagance. To one wife it brings tragedy rection by Vin Moore. Universal. which awakens the other girl—a bride — The record of the absurdly amusing to the folly of her ways. nonsense of the well known friendly Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. enemies and their wives in Africa—this No. No. time in search of cheap ivory for piano —o keys. The comedy is marred by some unnecessary vulgarity which will disappoint FAST AND LOOSE. Miriam Hopkins, many of their admirers. Charles Starrett. Direction by Fred Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Newmeyer. Paramount. Perhaps, but not No. This picture is an adaptation of the recommended. play “The Best People” by Avery H. —o Hopwood, and deals with a very wealthy DANGER LIGHTS. Louis Wolheim, brother and sister who are attempting to find a way out of boredom thru drink- Robert Armstrong. From the story “The ing and reckless behavior. What happens Railroad Man” by James Ashmore Creel- when they fall in love with two young man. Direction by George B. Seitz. Pre- persons not considered “the best people”, — 3 — — —

is related in an amusing and clever way settlers traveled West in wagon trains which will afford light entertainment for through the dangerous country of hostile adults and possibly older adolescents. Indians. The story is more logical than Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. many serials, the characterizations are Doubtful. No. clear and convincing, and are established —o early in the story. The production is not particularly accurate historically nor THE GREAT Eleanor MEADOW. very careful in detail, but on the whole Boardman, Johnny Mack Brown, Lucile it is entertaining, and junior audiences La Verne. Adapted from novel by Eliza- will undoubtedly like its happy romance, beth Madox Roberts. Direction by Strom- swift action, and picturesque setting. berg. M. G. M. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. A charming story of a pioneer family Possibly interesting. Entertaining. travelling from the early settlements of —o Virginia to a new and more fertile valley in Kentucky. The hardships of their JENNY LIND (A Lady’s Morals). Grace struggles through swamps, forests, and Moore, Reginald Denny. Direction by over mountains, and the difficulties en- Sidney Franklin. M. G. M. countered later are fitting a background This picture shows in fictional form the for this love story with its unusual and romance, tragedy, and triumphs of the strange denouement. The cast is excell- Swedish opera singer, Jenny Lind. Miss ent throughout, but details of the picture Moore has a charming personality, and as previewed are not entirely logical. plays the part with great musical and Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. dramatic ability. From every standpoint Interesting. Indian attacks the picture is excellently done, and should too exciting. undoubtedly rank high in entertainment —o value. THE GORILLA. Lila Lee, Joe Frisco. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Adapted from the play. Direction by Yes. Too mature. Bryan Foy. Warner-First National. —o Dr. Jekyl A mystery comedy with a JUST IMAGINE. El Brendel. Direction and Mr. Hyde theme, the villain a re- Butler. Fox. spected citizen by day, and at night a David terrorizer and murderer. It is full of A fantastic and amusing prophesy of agonizing moments, providing plenty of what life may be fifty years from now. thrills for those who like this type of It is novel if not very imaginative. Its hair raising entertainment. appeal is entirely a matter of taste, but is considered on the whole as suitable Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. it junior audiences because Probably, unless too By no means, for family or apparent impressionable. the sophistication will not be —o and the fantasy may amuse. THE INDIANS ARE COMING. Tim Adolescents, 12 to 16. Chldren, 8 to 12. McCoy, Allene Ray. Direction by Henry Yes. Yes. —o McRae. Universal. 12 chapters. PARTY. Winnie A chapter story dealing with adven- THE LIFE OF THE ture in the early mining days when Lightner, Charles Butterworth. Direction —— —

by Roy Del Ruth. Produced in color. A young Norwegian girl, whose fiance Warner Bros. has become blinded by unreasoning jealousy, joins a matrimonial agency, and A very broad and vulgar slapstick is sent to the north as a lottery bride. comedy with a slight story of gold dig- This is an up-to-date musical drama and gers as motive. Miss Lightner is rough judging it as such, we are apt to forgive and hilarious, Mr. Butterworth more its incongruities, its too melodramatic quietly amusing, and in spite of the moments, and its studio-made snow noise and wild action it is at times funny. scenes. The parts are excellently taken, If you like the type. the singing delightful, and the play color- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. ful and entertaining throughout. Hardly elevating. No. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. —o Recommended. Too mature; LIGHTNIN’. Will Rogers. From stage no interest. play by John Golden. Direction by Henry King. Fox. MIN AND BILL. Marie Dresslar, Wal- The beloved character of Lightnin’ Bill lace Beery. Adapted from book “Dark Jones—the shiftless, tippling but lovable Star” by Loma Moon. Direction by and wise old hotel keeper, is brought to George Hill. M.G.M. life again by Will Rogers. The comedy is rarely entertaining and Mr. Rogers Tragedy underlies the rough humor of own keen and honest philosophy on di- this comedy and the spiritual beauty of vorce is injected and adds interest. It is sacrificing love hides the sordidness of a delightful family film. background and character. Min is the vulgar keeper of a disreputable hotel for Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. sailors. A child is left in her care and Yes. Yes, although girl is the mature. her devotion for the growing —o hidden but motivating influence for all her acts. Miss Dresslar’s portrayal of Featuring THE LONE DEFENDER. “Min” is an artistic achievement which Rin-Tin-Tin. Direction by Richard should not be missed. Mr. Beery, Mar- Thorpe. All Star. (First Three Chap- jorie Rambeau and Dorothy Jordan are also excellent, but Miss Dresslar’s part ters.) dominates the picture and to her must go beloved star Rin-Tin-Tin is always a congratulations for a perfect character picture, but unfortunately the in any sketch. It is worth seeing. story in the opening chapters of this Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. serial is confused and disconnected; the Possibly, but very No: Too mature, action is violent without logical reason; not definitely mature. and the characters were o enough defined to be considered intelli- — gible to the average junior audience. MOROCCO. Marlene Dietrich, Adolph Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Menjou, Gary Cooper. From the play No interest. Exhausting. “Amy Jolly” by Benno Vigny. Direction o — by Joseph von Sternberg. Paramount. Jeannette MacDon- LOTTERY BRIDE. “Morocco” will have distinct appeal to ald. Direction by Paul S. Stein. United discriminating adults because of its un- Artists. usual technical excellence. A girl singer 5 — — —

comes to Morocco to forget a past which ONLY SAPS WORK. Leon Errol. Adapt- is only suggested. She meets a private ed from play by Owen Davis. Direction in the Foreign Legion and a millionaire by Cyril Gardner and Edwin Knoff. Para- artist, both of whom love her. The plot is unimportant, its development melo- mount. dramatic, but the three characters be- A very light and absurdly humorous come living persons in whom we believe. farce comedy featuring Leon Errol as a The background of the Algerian Desert ridiculous scamp who lives by thieving. setting has been faithfully reproduced, The romantic interest is carried by Mary and sound, apart from the dialogue, is Brian and Richard Arlen as her suitor immensely important in the general whom the crook involves in a bank rob- effect. The intelligent direction of sound, bery. The theme and absurdities are photography, action, and acting has given worked out with originality making it us a convincing and very interesting pic- highly amusing for the average adult, ture. but clever and successful evasion of the Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. law, even in burlesque, can hardly be No. No. recommended as suitable entertainment —o for children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. OH, FOR A MAN. Jeannette MacDonald, Doubtful. No. o Reginald Denny. Direction by Hamilton — Johns on, MacFadden. Fox. THE PASSION FLOWER. Kay Bickford, Kay Francis. From the The story of a temperamental prima Charles donna who marries a burglar and finds novel by Kathleen Norris. Direction by that he does not fit into her scheme of William De Mille. M. G. M. living. The play is unconvincing because A good story, excellent acting, clever it does not ring true, and it is not suf- direction, beautiful photography, com- ficiently amusing to be of any great inter- bine to make a thoroughly finished and est to an intelligent audience. convincing drama of human relations. It Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. is the old theme of the infatuation of a No. No. a young husband for another woman, but the characterizations are subtle and are o — so humanly presented that they become significant and the picture is rarely ONE NIGHT AT SUSIE’S. Billie Dove, interesting for an adult audience. Fairbanks, Jr. Based on story Douglas Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. by Frederick Hazlett Brennan. Direction Too sophisticated. Too mature. by John Francis Dillon. First National. —o The plot is highly sensational melo- THE PRINCESS AND THE PLUMBER. drama which is well enough acted and Charles Farrell, Maureen O’Sullivan. directed to hold the interest in spite of From the story by Alice Duer Miller. the story. It deals with characters of Direction by Alexander Korda. Fox. the demi monde who work out their sal- A wholesome sweet little fairy tale vation satisfactorily for dramatic require- probably of no great interest to a sophis- ments. ticated audience. It is amusing but un- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. inspired. No: unsuitable in No. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. theme. Good. Yes, altho mature. REMOTE CONTROL. William Haines. SEE AMERICA THIRST. Harry Lang- Direction by Mai St. Claire and Nick don, Slim Summerville. Direction by Grinde. Adapted from play by North, William Craft. Universal. Fuller and Nelson. M. G. M. A burlesque on gunmen and gang wars A conceited “wise cracking” radio which relates what happens to two announcer succeeds in thwarting a gang tramps who are mistaken for notorious of crooks. The plot is novel and moves killers. A revival of the old slapstick with speed, a sustained interest and a comedy modernized into feature length, type of humor which will please any with the result that though it is amus- audience. And for once the crooks do ing it drags considerably and just misses not “outsmart” everyone! being really funny. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Very amusing. Entertaining. Probably amusing, but Better not. not recommended.

RIVER’S END. Charles Bickford, Eva- THE SILVER HORDE. Evelyn Brent, lyn Knapp. Adapted from novel by James Louis Wolheim. Direction by George Oliver Curwood. Directed by Michael Archainband. R.K.O. Curtiz. Seen in Preview. Warner Bros. A swift moving melodrama centering An entertaining portrayal of this well about a disappointed gold seeker who known story of the Royal Northwest attempts to make a name for himself in Mounted Police, admirably cast, directed the salmon industry. The plot is second- and photographed. Charles Bickford ary to the interest in scenic backgrounds plays the double role, of officer and his and in the whole process of the industry quarry who resembles him, and the ac- itself. The picture is too exciting and tion, suspense, and romance should have the story too involved for younger chil- a wide appeal. dren, but there is a certain sweep and force about it which dwarfs some of the Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. rather drab details and makes it worth Exciting. Exciting but while for others. passable. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Perhaps. No.

ROGUE OF THE RIO GRANDE. Jose SIN SHIP. Mary Astor, Ian Keith, Bohr, Myma Loy. Direction by Spencer THE Louis Wolheim. Direction by Louis Wol- Bennett. Sono Art. heim. Rodeo Films. Seen in preview. A rather fantastic melodrama depicting the love story of a Mexican bandit, An intense melodrama which is rather a ‘Robin Hood’ who steals from the rich serious and heavy entertainment, telling to give to the poor. The picture is dull, a story of reformation. It is sordid in poorly cast, and mediocre throughout, characters and detail, making it unsuit- with nothing particularly to commend it. able for children. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Not recommended. No. No. No.

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SUNNY. Marilyn Miller, Joe Donahue. TONIGHT AND YOU (Under Suspicion) Direction by William Seitz. First Nation- J. Harold Murray, Lois Moran. Direction al. by Alfred Erickson. Fox. A typical musical comedy theme, far- The story of a young English aviator cical in character with the humor charac- who, in attempting to shield his younger teristic of the type, which is pleasantly brother during the war, accepts a stain entertaining and adequate perhaps as a on his own character. He enlists in the setting for Marilyn Miller's charming Canadian Royal Mounted Police hoping personality and exquisite dancing. there will be an opportunity to make a Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. name for himself. The scenes are exceptionally beautiful and the picture for the Possibly entertaining. If it interests. most part well done—a realistic drama which emphasizes honor and loyalty, and which at the same time is interesting TODAY, Katherine Dale Owen, Conrad and entertaining throughout. Nagel. Direction by William Nigh. R. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. K. 0. Recommended. Probably too A story of the adjustments necessary mature. o in the lives of a young couple suddenly — plunged from luxury to poverty by a THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUTH. Lorretta crash in the stock market. It is well Young, Myma Loy, Conway Tearle. Di- acted and directed and holds the interest rection by William Seiter. First Nation- for adults but not for children. al. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. A good caste is wasted on a trivial No interest. No interest. vehicle—the story of a boy who does —o not realize the real values in life until he suffers bitterly. The title is mis- TOL’ABLE DAVID. Richard Cromwell. informative because the conditions pic- Adapted from the novel by Joseph Her- tured are unnatural and do not truthfully gesheimer. Direction by John Blystone. depict youth generally. It is a waste of time for adults and unsuitable for chil- Columbia. dren. This is a new version of the entertain- Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. ing story which, as a silent picture left Better not. No. so vivid an impression. It is the story of a Kentucky mountain boy, considered only “tol’able grown” by the members of WAR NURSE. June Walker, Anita Page, family, who has to assume the re- his Robert Montgomery. Adapted from story sponsibility of the family when tragedy Edgar comes. It has been well cast, and the by Rebecca West. Direction by characterizations are uniformly excellent. Selwyn. M. G. M. The story sweeps toward a powerful and “War Nurse” attempts to be another intensely emotional climax which makes war epic eulogizing women’s part in the it quite unsuitable for children. struggle, but the result is sentimental Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. sensationalism which holds the attention and because of A matter of taste: No: too exciting, through hectic incident an adequate cast. No doubt the incidents interesting.

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and characterizations could be duplicated gomery. Direction by Sam Wood. Adapt- in experiences at the Front, but the ed from the stage play “Within The emphasis on personal relations, piling the Law.” M.G.M. up of bloody horrors accompanied by flippant dialogue, give a very definite Miss Crawford distinguishes herself in feeling of unreality and insincerity which this excellently presented adaptation of must be very disappointing to many of the stage melodrama. The story concerns the women who gave their services over- the experiences of a girl who during an seas with nursing units. unjust imprisonment, studied law in order to be able to evade it legally and Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. revenge herself on society. Human No. No. emotions, which she cannot control, trap —o her and her followers in the end. It is an engrossing story, admirably present- WAY FOR A SAILOR. Jack Gilbert. Di- ed. Its social value in these times of rection by Sam Wood. M.G.M. criminal stress is debatable. For one it may stimulate a desire to correct exist- A story of sailors in low water-front ing judiciary and police conditions. In dives accompanied by the type of rough an other the clever evasions may only action and illiterate dialogue suitable to arouse admiration and a desire to emu- the setting. Jack Gilbert’s role is not ad- late. Sympathy is undoubtedly with the mirable and the theme is uninteresting. criminals. It is Miss Crawford’s best 16. to 12. Adolescents, 12 to Children, 8 effort and her support is excellent. It No. No. will interest and entertain. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. PAID. Joan Crawford, Robert Mont- Very doubtful. No.

SHORT SUBJECTS

ANOTHER FINE' MESS. Laurel and GLORIOUS SPAIN. Tom Terriss, Vaga- Hardy. M.G.M. bond Series. Pathe. When two men who have impersonated Some interesting and beautiful views a wealthy man and his butler are dis- covered, complications ensue which are of Spain including a thrilling bull fight. distasteful to them but amusing to the Family film. audience. Good for family audiences. —o —o BIRD ISLANDS OF PERU. Talking Pic- THE LOVE BARGAIN. Educational. ture Epics, Inc. An ordinary shallow slapstick comedy A very interesting and instructive of matrimonial difficulties no worse than study of birds. Discretion should be used many of its type. Enjoyment will cer- in allowing children to see this picture as it is very trying to eyes. tainly be a matter of taste.

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THUNDERING TENORS. Charlie Chase, pressive explanatory talk on its history M.G.M. and meaning. Slap stick comedy of no merit. Not —o recommended for any audience. STRAIGHT AND NARROW. Warner Brothers. SANDS OF EGYPT. Tom Terriss, Vaga- This short subject, presumably a bond Adventure Series. Pathe. comedy, is in exercrable taste. It depicts Travelogue descriptive of Cairo and a gathering of ex-convicts, now promi- the Nile but showing mainly an excavat- nent business men, who get together at ed town and the mummy found there. frequent reunions to gloat over past ex- Interesting for all. periences which are portrayed in detail. —o It is a particularly offensive reminder of the crime recorded daily in the news- RACKETEERS. A Grantland Rice Sport- papers and it is supposed to be funny! light. Pathe. Not recommended as entertaining for any Explaining the origin, development and audience. method of playing tennis, jai-a-lai, and —o la cross. It will entertain and instruct SEEING BERMUDA ON A BICYCLE. any audience. Talking Picture Epics, Inc. Accompany- o — ing description by Frank D. Ormston. GEM OF AGRA. Tom Terris Vagabond An interestsing travelogue giving one Adventure Series. Pathe. an idea of some of the beauties of the Very beautiful pictures expertly photo- island. Interesting for all but small graphed of the Taj Mahal with an im- children.

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Abraham Lincoln, September Girl of the Golden West, November Africa Speaks, November Golden Dawn, July Along Came Youth, December Good Intentions, July Anybody’s Woman. September Good News, August Animal Crackers, October Gorilla (The), December Are You There?, October Great Meadow (The), December Around the Corner, July Grumpy, July At the Bottom of the World, September Half Shot at Sunrise, October Back Pay, August Heads Up, October Bad Man (The), October Hearts in Exile, July Big Boy, November He Knew Women, July Big House (The), July Hell’s Angels, July Big Money, December Hell’s Island, October Big Trail (The), November Her Man, November Billy the Kid, November Her Wedding Night, October Border Legion (The), July High Treason, July Borrowed Wives, October Holiday, August Boudoir Diplomat (The), November Hot Curves, August Break Up (The), July Bride of the Regiment, July Indians Are Coming (The), December Call of the Flesh, August Inside the Lines, September Call of the West, July In the South Seas with Mr. and Mrs. Gifford, Canyon Hawk, October Pinchot, August Cat Creeps (The), December Check and Double Check, November Jenny Lind, December Cheer Up and Smile, November Just Imagine!, December Cohans and Kellys in Africa (The), December Common Clay, July Ladies Must Play, October Conspiracy (The), September Lady Surrenders (A), November Courage, July Last Dance (The), October Cuckoos (The), July Last of the Duanes, September Last of the Lone Wolf (The), October Dancers (The), November Laughter, November Dancing Sweeties, July Lawful Larceny, July Danger Lights, December Leathernecking, October Dangerous Nan McGrew, August Leather Pushers (The), September Dawn Patrol (The), October Let’s Go Native, August Derelict, December Let Us be Gay, July Devil with Woman (A), September Life of the Party, December Dixiana, September Lightnin’, December Doughboy, September Lilliom, October DuBarry, November Little Accident, August Dude Wrangler (A), August Lone Defender (The), December Lone Rider (The), August East is West, November Lonesome Trail (The), October Escape, November Lost Gods, October Extravagance, December Lottery Bride (The). December Eyes of the World, September Love Among the Millionaires, August Love in the Rough, September Fall Guy (The), July Love Trader (The), August Fast and Loose, December Feet First, November Madam Satan, October Flirting Widow (The), July Mamba, July Floradora Girl (The). July Man Control, July Follow Thru, October Man from Wyoming (The), August For the Defence, August Manslaughter, September For the Love of Lil, October Matrimonial Bed (The), September Maybe it’s Love, November Sea Wolf (The), October Men of the North, October See America Thirst, December Midnight Mystery, July Shadow of the Law, July Min and Bill, December She’s My Weakness, August Moby Dick, October Shooting Straight, August Monsieur Le Fox, October Show Girl in Hollywood, August Monte Carlo, September Silent Enemy (The), September Morocco, November and December Silver Horde (The), December Singer of Seville, August Nancy from Naples, August Sinners’ Holiday, November Night Work. August Sin Ship (The), December Notorious Affair (A), August Sins of the Children, July Numbered Men, July Social Lion (The), August Sons of the Saddle, October Office Wife (The), November So This is London, July Oh, for a Man, December Soup to Nuts, November Old English, August Once Spoilers (The), October a Gentleman, July Spurs, September One Embarrassing Night, August Storm (The), September One Romantic Night, July Strictly Modern, July One Mad Kiss, August Sunny, December One Night at Susie’s, December Sweethearts and Wives, July On Your Back, August Sweet Kitty Bellairs, November Only Saps Work, December Sweet Mama, July Our Blushing Brides, August Outside the Law, September Temptation, August and October Those Three French Girls, November Paid, December Three Faces East, September Pardon My Gun, September Today, December Passion Flower (The), December Tol’able David, December Pay Off (The), October and November Tom Sawyer, November Playboy of Paris (The), November Tonight and You, December Prince of Diamonds, August Top Speed. October Princess and the Plumber (The), December Trigger Tricks, July Truth About Youth (The), December Queen High, September Unholy Three (The). August Raffles, August Up the River, October Rain or Shine, October Utah Kid (The), November Recaptured Love. August Redemption, July Virtuous Sin (The), November Remote Control, December Renegades, November War Nurse, December Reno, October Way for a Sailor, December All Richest Man in the World, July Way of Men (The), September River’s End, December Way out West, August Rogue of the Rio Grande, December What a Widow ! October Romance, July What Men Want, September Rough Romance, July White Cargo, August Runaway Bride (The), July White Hell of Pitz Palu, July Whoopee, November Wild Company, August Santa Fe Trail (The), October With Byrd at the South Pole, August Sap from Syracuse (The), September Women Everywhere, August Scarlet Pages, September Scotland Yard, October Sea Bat (The), August Yankee Boy, November Sea Legs, November Young Desire, July Sea God, October Young Man of Manhattan. July

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