Hollywood (Jan - Oct 1934)

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Advance information on pictures worth seeing RATING CODE • •••Excellent •••Good • © Fair • Mediocre Manhattan Melodrama • • • • Clark Gable, William Powell and Myrna Loy prove themselves a great dramatic trio in this very excellent picture of New York life. It is a mighty well-rounded picture that grips the audience from the opening scene and maintains that hold through to the end. Gable and Powell start life in the east side as boyhood buddies. Gable becomes a gambling racketeer and Powell the district attorney. Though both love the same girl, Myrna Loy, their friendship is not marred. Finally Powell, on the eve of his election as governor, is forced to prosecute Gable for murder and he sends him to the electric chair. A tremendous situation is built around this, but it would spoil your pleasure to reveal the solution of a picture you will not want to miss. Now I'll Tell • • • Arnold Rothstein's widow penned this dramatic story of his life. Spencer Tracy is well cast as the notorious New York gambler and gives a powerful performance. Helen Twelvetrees carries the role of Rothstein's wife, while beautiful Alice Faye is excellent in her portrayal of the gambler's sweetheart. The whole picture, covering Rothstein's vivid career from 1909 until the date of his spectacular murder in New York a few years ago, has a ring of authenticity. The Affairs of Cellini © • • • Based on the life and loves of Benvenuto Cellini, goldsmith and gallant, this is a superbly produced bit of light comedy. Laid in the Florence of the sixteenth century, it is notable for its settings and costumes. The story deals with Cellini and his conquest of the Duchess. His style is cramped by the Duke's infatuation for Angela, a peasant girl. Constance Bennett as the Duchess and Fredric March as Cellini give excellent performances in the leading roles, but Frank Morgan, as the dumb, stuttering Duke Allesandro, produces one of the finest bits of acting ever seen. His work in The Affairs of Cellini should elevate him to the top ranks. Twentieth Century • • • • Columbia comes through with another winner in Twentieth Century, a rollicking comedy written by Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht. It is a pic ture which will not be soon forgotten. John Barrymore is Oscar Jaffe, an eccentric theatrical producer whose off-stage antics outdo the dramatic ravings of the most volatile star. It is a superb performance as Barrymore thunders and whimpers through his scenes, always on the brink of suicide or transported on the wings of elation. Carole Lombard, as Lily Garland, the shop girl whom he has built into a star, has never turned in a better performance, while Walter Connoly and Roscoe Karns, as Barrymore's henchmen, are excellent. Most of the action takes place on the Twentieth Century Limited between Chicago and New York and the story moves as fast as the train. Etienne Girardot contributes plenty of laughs. You will not want to miss Twentieth Century. The Witching Hour 8 • • • • There isn't a dull moment while The Witching Hour is on the screen. John Halliday is the owner of a Louisville gambling casino and possesses, unknown to himself, the hypnotic eye. By accident he hypnotizes Tom Brown, his daughter's suitor, and causes him to kill a man. Old Judge Prentiss, played by the distinguished Sir Guy Standing, by a dramatic courtroom stunt proves the fact of hypnotism and causes the acquittal of Brown. Judith Allen is more effective than usual. The picture's well rounded story and the excellent work done by the cast is supported by some very remarkable photography. Half A Sinner • • • Based on Alias The Deacon, which was popular on the stage and in silent pictures, Half A Sinner is a bit of entertainment that you will not regret having seen. Berton Churchill, as The Deacon, takes most of the honors. He is thoroughly the charming rascal, a card-sharp in a deacon's clothing, and although he is half sinner, half saint, he never fails to hold you. Joel McCrea and Sally Blane play the two young lovers, while Russell Hopton has an excellent but brief role. Such Women Are Dangerous • • • A different kind of story, an excellent cast and intelligent direction, combine to make Such Women Are Dangerous a highly entertaining picture. Please turn to n.-ige ten HOLLYWOOD . ' \