The Bioscope (Oct-Dec 1931)

November 1 1, 1931 THE BIOSCOPE 5 SUNDAY DISPATCH Now for the film of the week. It happens to be British. The acting is excellent. Herbert Marshall, as the racehorse owner, is brilliant. This is the Gaumont Gainsborough stable’s third successive winner. NEWS OF THE WORLD Here is a film one is glad to acclaim as British. Cast, presentation, direction and treatment, are all that could be desired. EVENING NEWS “ The Calendar ” is a rattling good entertainment. Scenes at Ascot are splendidly handled. SUNDAY PICTORIAL There is a winner in “ The Calendar ” for our cinemas. It is as fine a piece of film flesh as we have ever had from any of our studio stables. SUNDAY GRAPHIC Talkie beats a play. A triumph of acting. DAILY HERALD Some excellent “ atmosphere ” of the British Turf has been secured in “ The Calendar.” This Edgar Wallace play makes good film material. EVENING STANDARD “ The Calendar ” is a smooth, attractive, brilliantly acted film which will get British talkies talked about. It does not imitate America. The film is an acting triumph. THE CINEMA “ The Calendar ” romps home. A crowded audience gave this latest W. & F. offering a wildly enthusiastic welcome. Really first-class film entertainment which will surely delight all types of cinema-goers. A distinctive offering which showmen throughout the country need not have the slightest hesitation in booking. DAILY EXPRESS There is a grip, a freshness, a quality of conviction about this picture that used to be Hollywood monopolies. THE SUNDAY CHRONICLE “ The Calendar ” is a genuine and generous English spectacle, and packed with all the little intimate touches of speech and manners that stamp a film as being of our own land and people. DAILY MIRROR “ The Calendar ” is another big winner from the Gainsborough stable, and romped home to the accompaniment of loud cheers. The film has been splendidly produced. SUNDAY REFEREE For sheer comic force I have seen nothing in any talk-film on either side of the Atlantic to beat Mr. Harker’s ex-burglar butler, who is better in the film even than he was on the stage. THE LEADER “ The Calendar ” is certainly the most entertaining British picture of the year. DAILY FILM RENTER One of Britain’s most brilliant contributions to the drama of the Turf. A swiftly moving and vigorous piece of entertainment, assured of huge box-office returns wherever it is shown. One of the best British talkies yet produced. Strongly recommended for every type of audience. Showmen need have no hesitation in booking this one ; it is the goods ! DAILY MAIL The talking picture translation of “ The Calendar ” is altogether delightful in every respect. THE TATLER A really excellent film has been made out of this always amusing play. THE BIOSCOPE “ The Calendar,” which has proved so successful on the stage will extend enormously its appeal on the screen. Entertainment of an entirely satisfying kind. KINEMATOGRAPH WEEKLY We have been waiting for something like this from Edgar Wallace. It is a real good racing story, thoroughly British in atmosphere and excellently produced. It is the best racing picture to date.