Hollywood (1942)

by the gloomy parade of events and characters who stalk across the screen in the lengthy, depressing Kings Row. It is the narrative of a small town peopled with fantastic, psychiatric characters — dozens and dozens of them, it seems. On and on they come, each with sufficient mystery, intrigue and secrets for a movie to have been fashioned around each. It's small wonder the sum total is confusing. As in the book, insanity, cancer, sadism, suicide, seduction and frustration stalk in and out of the film. Basically, it is the story of the enduring friendship between the . young physician, Parris Mitchell, and his boyhood chum, the young blade of the town who is superbly enacted by Ronald Reagan. His is the outstanding performance among a number of notable characterizations. Robert Cummings ij unfortunately cast as the young doctor, and his mask-like make-up is distracting, as is the theatrical blond wig which Betty Field wears. She is convincing in her part, as are the other members of the numerous cast — Ann Sheridan, Claude Rains, Nancy Coleman, Kaaren Verne, Maria Ouspenskaya, Charles Coburn and Judith Anderson. Gloom pervades the entire film, so be prepared for a dark evening when you go to see Kings Row. THE NEW SPIRIT *•* Walt Dinner Treasury Short H This is the special Donald Duck feature which Walt Disney created at the request of the Treasury Department. It is brief, entertaining and immensely enlightening, showing in clear, concise form what is being done with the money which taxpayers are giving to their government. Donald, listening to the alarming war news over his radio, is bursting to do something for his country — anything, anything at all. When he is informed that he can do something, he's pleased beyond words — until he learns what. He is told he will be doing his country a tremendous service by paying his taxes promptly and cheerfully. At first he is considerably letdown at this assignment, but when he is shown in detail just bow much this contributes to winning the war, he realizes that there is a valuable way right at hand in which he can serve his country. That's it — Taxes To Beat the Axis! He pays eagerly, and you'll be inclined to feel much as Donald does, after you see this thrilling little feature. RIDE 'EM, COWBOY -kick I/hi sal ARUHE JUDGE, starring in Monogram's "Law or The Junoli -' Hj Abbott and Costello again prove why they landed third in this year's list of box-office favorites. Ride 'Em, Cowboy has them as their wildest, most unrestrained selves. The action takes place cut West, as you can surmise from the title. There are Indians, shootin', horses, and romance supplied by Anne Gwynne and Dick Foran. The comedians are, as usual, hilarious in all their scenes, so funny, in fact, that you can forgive the s1owness of the rest of the film. [Continued on page 70] More than ever, beauty is your duty . . . keep cheerful, keep smiling, keep kissable! Flame-GIo will help, for here's lipstick that glorifies your lips, brings radiant allure. Here's youth glowing color tone that lasts hours longer, thanks to its ^j. -Nvater-repellent, protective film ... no blurry edges. You'll like '^^ its satiny smooth texture and delightful fragrance! In ten popular fashion shades, with harmonising face powder and rouge. Use Flame-GIo . . . and buy Defense Stamps with the difference in cost! RASPBERRY, ROYAl WINE, PINWHEEL RED, RUBY RED Keeps you KISSABLE WRISLEY TH SUPERBE BATH SUPERBE B E ST L O V ED OF F I NE BATH SOAP S ! Accept as a sift this truly Supcrbe bath cake . . . one free with each box of fotrr you buy at the regular price of one dollar, while our annual "acquaintance offer" lasts. Lhoosc from eight true Wrislcy fragrance*.'. 'JcwcLvccn Siberian PINE ft loral-lre-l, unj paign. I EST-LOVED hlal-wfiile GARDENIA ft „™,.,„„v,,„,/,fc,,v f BATH SOAPS Sccslie/I pink APPLE BLOSSOM * c/elicale ant/ circa,,. OrclikLunleJ April LILAC ft ecrlyfsprins perfume! Antique sold SANDALWOOD * spicy am/ relaxing Deep pink CARNATION ft [ike die rar>i-Wi flower Sky-blue BOUQUET ft Wrislcyi floral blenj Sun.ycllom HONEYSUCKLE ft Je/iciomly sweet CUAAjAXJUu fa Dr 69