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(Continued from page 15) the Emperor with her problems, and he is so kindly, sweet and understanding that everything turns out swell. (But here, too, Mr. Pasternak, just a word of reproach; there was no need to gush so much about what a lovely old gent the Emperor was; some of us can remember back twenty years or so, you know.)
Deanna is darling, of course. She grows histrionically with every film. Here she is a flirtatious and charming young vixen, with more poise, more appeal than ever before. And Cummings, opposite her, is an excellent choice, too. There are very few young men in town who can play a daft youngster quite as well as Bob.
Next acting bow goes to S. Z. Sakall, the Hungarian actor who was known in pre-Hitler Europe as one of the top players. He doggone near steals this film.
Anne Gwynne is another girl who is destined to go places. She reminds one a little of Marion Davies in her prime with that roguish twinkle in her eye. Her future depends on the kind of material she's given in the next few pictures.
There are a couple of lovely dance routines, some beautiful photography and four exciting songs, best of which is perhaps "It's Foolish But It's Fun." Directed by Henry Koster. — Universal.
PREVIEW POSTSCRIPTS: This is the eighth picture to star Deanna Durbin, all produced by Joe Pasternak . . . It is the fifth Durbin picture to be directed by Henry Koster . . . Three of the songs in the film were written by Robert Stolz, who made history with "Two Hearts in Three Quarter Time" . . . This is the first time Deanna has appeared in costume; also the first time she does any dancing to speak of; it took her (and 48 dancers) two weeks to learn the strenuous czardas dance which she does with Mischa Auer . . . The scenes inside Emperor Franz Josefs palace were made on the largest interior set ever constructed at Universal; 800 dress extras, garbed in authentic costumes of the period, are in this scene.
The Westerner
This is a swell, rip-roaring movie and you'll enjoy it. But here's a shock! Gary Cooper is the star— but Walter Brennan runs away with the acting honors in his (Continued on page 87)
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