Hollywood (1942)

Important Pictures {Continued from "page 65] apartment, but until the matter is sraighten-jd out, there's a lot of fun all around. Gus Schilling, as a bewildered elevator boy, contributes an outstanding bit. TWO-FACED WOMAN *** Metro-GoUhcyn-Mayer ■ Two years ago, marquees across the country blazed with the news that Garbo had laughed. In her newest film she runs the gamut — she swims, skiis, rhumbas, sports a crisp new haircut, and overindulges in champagne in a delightful scene. But in spite of the grand performance of Miss Garbo, the picture has a dated tone which makes the onlooker feel he has happened into a reissue of an old film. A far-fetched plot is given credence by the amazing Miss Garbo, who portrays dual roles — a serious young ski instructor, and her imaginary twin sister, a city sophisticate who is her direct contrast in looks and personality. One of the brightest contributions to the proceedings is turned in by Constance Bennett, as the young playwright who is dead set on stealing Melvyn Douglas away from Miss Garbo. For our money, Miss Bennett's new "feather curl" is the most becoming one we've seen yet. It forms a pert, intriguing frame for her perfectly chiseled features, and in the moments where she peers nearsightedly through her hornrimmed glasses at her rival, she is swell. BLUES IN THE NIGHT M*.Vi Warner Brothers B A pleasing mixture of music and drama make Blues in the Night excellent entertainment. The story is about a group of young musicians who befriend an escaped convict, and in turn are given a spot to settle down and continue their musical work. Richard Whorf, recruited from the stage, adapts himself in outstanding fashion to his role. Priscilla Lane sings charmingly, and Betty Field is the bad girl who is responsible for all the trouble. UNHOLY PARTNERS MMVi Metro-Goldicyn-Mayer ■ Even such able actors as Edward G. Robinson, Edward Arnold and Laraine Day are unable to make Unholy Partners into much more than an average movie. It is a newspaper story, with Arnold as sponsor for Robinson's idea for a new kind of paper. An intense feud develops which ends only when Arnold is shot by Robinson in self-defense. Laraine Day, whose career has had an impetus of late, profits little by this one. Pretty Marsha Hunt sings a song in pleasant fashion. WEEK-END FOR THREE -** 20th Century-Fox | This is an amusing little bit of fluff which you'll enjoy if in a light mood. Philip Reed is the best thing in the picture in his role of a noisy braggadocio whose week-end visit extends interminably. As 66 in Aloma of the South Seas, he carries off the picture. Jane Wyatt is lovely as the neglected wife, and it's a pleasure to see her in pictures again. Dennis O'Keefe, Edward Everett Horton and ZaSu Pitts contribute some funny moments. Miniature Reviews •••• BLOSSOMS IN THE DUST (M-G-M) Cast: Greer Carson, Walter Pidgeon. Based on the noble work done by Mrs. Edna Gladney of Texas in finding homes for orphan children. Greer Garson is enchanting in Technicolor. CITIZEN KANE (R-K-O) Cast: Orsore Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comlngore. Orson Welles' controversial film is one of the grandest bits of entertainment ever offered by Hollywood. The story relates in engrossing manner the highlights in the life of a notoriously wealthy publisher. Don't miss it. ONE FOOT IN HEAVEN (Warners) Cast: Martha Scott, Fredric March. A milestone in motion picture history. An absorbing study of the life of a Protestant clergyman. SERGEANT YORK (Warners) Cast: Gary Cooper, Joan Leslie, Walter Brennan. The true story of a man from the Tennessee mountains who became a hero on the battlefield of World War I. One of the best pictures of the year. THE LITTLE FOXES (R-K-O) Cast: Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, Theresa Wright, Richard Carlson. An even finer film than the magnificent stage play from which it was adapted. May easily be the best picture of 1941. TOM. DICK AND HARRY (R-K-O) Cast: Ginger Rogers, Bin Meredith, Alan Marshal, George Murphy. L tfitful Cinderella tale of a girl who couldn't ike up her mind which beau to choose. One of the year's gayest comedies. •k-k-k'A A YANK IN THE R. A. F. (20th Century-Fox) Cast: Tyrone Power, Betty Grable, John Sutton, Reginald Gardiner. Timely and exciting war picture, with Tyrone as an American flyer who volunteers for service in England. IT STARTED WITH EVE (Universal) Cast: Deanna Durbin, Charles Laughton, Robert Cummings. Deanna's first screen appearance since her marriage. It's a pleasure to report her vibrant, warm personality emerges more pleasing than ever. LADIES IN RETIREMENT (Columbia) Cast: Ida Lupino, Louis Hayward, Elsa Lanchester. The successful stage play loses none of its grim horror in being transplanted to the screen. LYDIA (United Artists) Cast: Merle Oberon, Joseph Cotten, Hans Yaray, George Reeves, Alan Marshal. Women are going to love this, and men will enjoy it too. It's the story of a woman who had four men at her feet, and of the choice she made. SUN VALLEY SERENADE (20th CenturyFox) Cast: Sonja Henie, John Payne, Milton Berle. Sonja is at the peak of her skating and skiing form in this one. And Milton Berle is one of the funniest of the new comic recruits. . ••• BELLE STARR (20th Century-Fox) Cast: Gene Tierney, Randolph Scott. All about the notorious woman outlaw of Missouri history, in which Miss Tierney acquits herself well in the title role. BIRTH OF THE BLUES (Paramount) Cast: Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Brian Donlevy, Carolyn Lee. This is the story of jazz — how it was born and how it grew. Bing Crosby's voice is particularly well suited to the old numbers. DIVE BOMBER (Warners) Cast: Errol Flynn, Fred MacMurray, Alexis Smith. A fine film about the men behind the scenes in the Air Corps — the flight surgeons. An exciting newcomer. Alexis Smith, has a brief breath-taking sequence. DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (M-G-M) Cast: Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Ingrid Bergman. Tne remaiie ui uie Robert Louis Stevenson classic is not so good, depending on the stellar value ot the leading players for merit. But you should see it for the startlingly dramatic performance turned in by Miss Bergman. HERE COMES MR. JORDAN (Columbia) Cast: Robert Montgomery, Evelyn Keyes. Fantastic, but thoroughly absorbing. HOLD BACK THE DAWN (Paramount) Cast: Charles Boyer, Paulette Goddard, Olivia de Havilland. Boyer in one of his best roles as a European gigolo "who tries to get into the United States via Mexico by marrying an American schoolteacher, Olivia de Havilland. HONKY TONK (M-G-M) Cast: Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Frank Morgan. Best thing in this rousing action film is the romance of the two leads. Watch for the famous Gable-Turner kiss! LADY BE GOOD (M-G-M) Cast: Eleano: Powell, Ann Sothern, Robert Young. Bright anr sparkling musical in which Ann Sothern clicks in a big way. NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (Paramount) Cast: Bob Hope, Paillette Goddard. Can a man tell the truth, the whole truth, for 24 hours'? See Bob's hilarious new picture and find out. SKYLARK (Paramount) Cast: Claudette Colbert, Ray Milland, Brian Aherne. Hilarious marital farce of a wife, who on her fifth wedding anniversary finds herself playing second fiddle to her husband's job and decides to do something about it. SMILIN' THROUGH (M-G-M) Cast: Jeanette MacDonald, Gene Raymond, Brian Aherne. First screen appearance of Jeanette MacDonald and her husband. Gene Raymond. All in Technicolor, which gives audiences a chance to admire Jeanette's gorgeous Titian locks. THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (M-G-M) Cast: Nelson Eddy, Rise Stevens. Brings forth a warm, rich personality in Miss Stevens, who has a glorious voice in addition to lots of charm. THE MALTESE FALCON (Warners) Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor. One of the best mystery films that has come out of Hollywood in a long time. YOU'LL NEVER GET RICH (Columbia) Cast: Fred Astaire, Rita Hay worth. Astaire performs six intricate numbers, which should please his fans immensely. Rita is a beautiful and exceptionally clever partner. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Universal) Cast: Irene Dunne, Robert Montgomery, Preston Foster. Gay and sparkling comedy in which Miss Dunne is given an opportunity to use her lovely singing voice. •k-kVz TEXAS (Columbia) Cast: William Holden, Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor. A Westerner — but a grand one. Lusty and action-crammed. THE FEMININE TOUCH (M-G-M) Cast: Rosalind Russell, Don Ameche, Kay Francis, Van Heflin. All about the pretty wife of a serious young college professor who doesn't believe in jealousy. Rosalind was never better. •* ALL-AMERICAN CO-ED (Hal Roach) Cast: Marjorie Woodworth, Frances Langford, Johnny Downs. Light musical in which Miss Langford's voice is the outstanding attraction. NEVER GIVE A SUCKER AN EVEN BREAK (Universal) Cast: W. C. Fields, Gloria Jean, Butch and Buddy. If you're a Fields fan — and most of us are — you'll like this. Gloria Jean's singing voice is grand. THIS WOMAN IS MINE (Universal) Cast: Carol Bruce, Franchot Tone, John Carroll. Noteworthy because it introduces the Broadway star, Carol Bruce, to the screen. Only mildly entertaining. TILLIE THE TOILER (Columbia) The wellknown comic strip character is brought to the screen in a pleasing little film. Kay Harris acquits herself well in the title role.