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Motion Picture Herald
J'Vera Hruba Ralston is back on skates again in 'Lake Placid Serenade,' dancing with the skill and grace which made her an Olympic champion. Around her Republic has placed a cast of competent performers. It's a large and attractive cast . . . impressive production, fully satisfying."
BoxofRce
"Eye-filling ice spectacles and tuneful numbers by two top name orchestras are the attractions of this production, upon which Republic spent a lot of money . . . the pitch of the entire production is a timely one . . . standout 'names' upon which the exhibitor may capitalize."
Harrison's Reports
"Those who enjoy watching graceful figure skating and lavish production numbers with ice-skating ballets should find much in 'Lake Placid Serenade' to please them. Miss Ralston is an excellent skater, executing her routines with the utmost of ease and grace."
Variety
"Republic has a nifty vehicle in 'Lake Placid Serenade.' Film is a lavish display of spectacle, specialty and girls. Pic, with its ice-skating background, is a timely seasonal film, and will do good biz. Lovely to look at, beautifully built, and a graceful figure on skates, Miss Ralston makes an appealing heroine."
Showmen's Trade Review
"Vera Hruba Ralston's build-up by Republic has been carried along intelligent, showmanly lines. The star never looked better than as a figure skating champion and the production numbers, built around her exceptional ability to carve graceful and intricate patterns in ice, are beautifully staged."
Motion Picture Daily
," 'Lake Placid Serenade' achieves beauty and distinction that augurs well for the wintry box office."
The Independent
"GOOD ENTERTAINMENT. Miss Ralston is highly to be recommended. She is allowed ample opportunity to display the skating talent that made her the figure skating champion of her native Czechoslovakia."
The Film Daily
"Ice spectacle, skating wizardry of Ralston and musical content should prove the making of this picture. A musical cut skillfully to pattern. Fashioned along popular lines, the eye-catching production constitutes a show of ample proportions."
The Exhibitor
"Tuneful skating show is packed with selling angles. Republic has spent plenty of money on this ice show, and the results should justify the expenditure. Ralston is seen to advantage in the skating numbers, which are well-staged, and she gets good support."
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