Hollywood (1938)

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Though the Civil War in Spain is approached rather evasively, and it never is directly stated on which sides are the characters, the impression is clearly given of sympathy for the Loyalist forces. Those who believe the Loyalists are right are disappointed to a certain degree. Those who believe that the Royalists should win are indignant. And everyone has a fairly unhappy time. I was disappointed because the film is so expertly photographed, there is so much talent and time put into it that it might have been one of the great preachments against war instead of just another spy melodrama. Madeleine Carroll plays the daughter of a professional spy who will work for any side that pays his price. John Halliday is number one menace as the head of the spy ring. He believes that war is a racket, and that the canny man turns any war to his own profit. On her way to deliver important information, the girl spy meets a peasant (Henry Fonda) and his friend (Leo Carrillo). She meets him again when he has been driven from his quiet home land by heavy shell fire. The girl spy and the peasant boy are entirely opposed in background, training, idealogy, and experience, they fall in love, and from there on save each other from firing squads and other disasters. You'll not forget for a long time many memorable scenes in this film. You'll not forget the worn faces of the starving peasants as they watch the food ship sink. You'll not forget the helpless rage of the men who see their homes demolished and their quiet fields ripped by shells, not of their making, not of their desire. You'll not forget the anguished cry of the peasant boy who turns to the audience at the end of the film and demands "The world could stop it! Where is the conscience of the world?" And then you probably will join in the argument that follows Blockade wherever it is shown. WHITE BANNERS (Warners) B Almost every worn-out adage relative to the virtues of turning the other cheek is incorporated in this film which quite bristles with inspiration and uplift. But, so brilliant is the performance of Fay Bainter, that it will be a tremendous success, and justly. In the hands of a lesser actress, the preachy quality of the dialogue would seem dull to many and sickening to quite a few, but in her expert hands, the story becomes touching, believable and fascinating to follow. It is the tale of Hannah, who, half frozen by a winter storm, stops to warm herself by the kitchen fire and remains to be the guiding spirit of the Ward household. Mr. Ward (Claude Rains) is a violent, charming, impulsive p r of e s s o< r who struggles with first one invention and then another in the determination to make a fortune, while Mrs. Ward (Kay Johnson) struggles unsuccessfully to make his meager salary meet the needs of the family. Hannah sells old furniture, glorifies cheap cuts of meat, comforts the woes of the young daughter (Bonita Granville), Hannah sublimates the trouble of a leaky refrigerator into plans for an ice-less icebox, and watches with tender concern over the problems of a boy (Jackie Cooper) adopted by neighbors. Hannah becomes the inspiration of the whole household. The story is hackneyed, but very few people will escape the excitement of many of the situations, or the irresistible appeal of Fay Bainter's performance. Better see this one. LORD JEFF (M-G-M) ■ It is hard to tell just what the affinity is between child stars and the stolen jewels, but have you ever noticed how often the little ones become involved with gem thieves on the screen? Well, it seems that Freddie Bartholomew is the youngest member of a gang of extremely clever and sophisticated rock snatchers. All dressed up in an Eton collar, young "Lord Jeff" visits a smart jeweler. In the middle of pricing a gift for his imaginary and wealthy "mater", a pretended heart attack gives an accomplice opportunity to make away with valuable property. When the law finally catches up with them, the gang disappears, leaving Lord Jeff to face his future alone. He is sent to one of the famous Barnato schools, which prepare orphans for various trades and occasionally for professions. Lord Jeff, haughtily refusing to select his own career, is arbitrarily sent to train for the merchant marine service. The story is the always absorbing one of a boy adjusting himself to new values. Add to this a background not before touched by films, and you have one of the most entertaining of the Bartholomew movies. Of course the boys catch the jewel thieves, but the acting of the fine cast takes the sting out of that routine climax. You'll like immensely Mickey Rooney's performance as an under-graduate seadog, and that of Herbert Mundin as the old-timer. Charles Coburn, Gale Sondergaard and a most appealing child with a Scotch accent are only a few of those who deserve especial comment. [Continued on page 12] 10 Nationally Advertised Brands Are Your Assurance of Value and Protection