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The gruesomeness of the idea is dispelled by as amusing dialogue and direction as have come out of Hollywood in many months. The picture has that element so rare in mystery yams — genuine humor. It was directed by one H. Bruce Humberstone, who has until now been toiling in the West Coast cinema studios as an assistant director. His first solo assignment should bring him future success. — NEW YORK JOURNAL.
It is directed with a rare sense of farce tempo by H. Bruce Humberstone. His style is original and resourceful. — N. Y. EVENING POST,
His work has the polish and balance of any of the big boys. Neat camera stunts, eloquent details, a sly sense of fun give the
picture distinction. The hui skilfully accented by the exc NEW YORK MIRROR.
H. Bruce Humberstone, the di in burlesquing his material w^pli Tongue in cheek, authors, di ruts of conventional murder m^ than suspense, and the result N. Y. HERALD-TRIBUNE.
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"Crooked Circle" Good B. O. Humberstone Clicks Again. In the n tery-comedy division, this one is as sweet as they come. Mr. HumI stone is entitled to another laurel sprig for his fair brow and its pre ers can take several bows on a piece of merchandise that doesn't ha' be apologized for in any company.
From start to finish this one is tailored for the laughs, yet the sus| and thrills have by no means been overlooked. It's a little slow ge under w^ay, what with elaborate explanations for the purpose of ideni ing everybody in the cast, but once the tachometer gets into the figures, it never lets down.
Humberstone. who showed his stuff with his first picture. "Stranger the Evening," has turned in a journeyman job of direction, handling dialogue and action with equal skill — HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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If I Had A Million
(George Raft Episode)
"If I Had A Million" Triumph For Everyone Concerned Brilliantly Acted. Written, Directed.
Paramount's "If I Had A Million" ranks, in our opinion, as one of the best pictures of this or any year. The picture has everything — EVERYTHING that spells entertainment. Brillantly directed in its every episode.
Outstanding were May Robson, Richard Bennett, CEORCE RAFT. Gene Raymond and Alison Skipworth — but all were swell. — HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
Many Directors Made "If I Had A Million"
Guessing contests regarding which directors made what episodes i n the Rivoli's "If I Had A Million" have caused Paramount to break down and tell all, and here are the answers. Ernest Lubitsch directed Charles Laughton. Jim Cruze is credited with the Gene Raymond act, Stephen Roberts guided May Robson and Wynne Gibson, LUCKY HUMBERSTONE CONTRIBUTED CEORCE RAFTS
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