Modern Screen (Dec 1938 - Nov 1939 (assorted issues))

MODERN SCREEN situation that has been whipped up for the famous detective, but don't think for a moment that Charlie Chan is stumped. Before the final reel he has unsleuthed all the problems and even over-ridden the obstacles placed in his path by the well-meaning No. 2 son, Sen Yung. If you're a fan of the Charlie Channers, you'll find this glorified who-dun-it a real entertainment treat. There's an unusually competent cast assembled this time. Pauline Moore does a good job of the unsavory role of suspected murderess. Phyllis Brooks and Kay Linaker give extraordinarily good accounts of themselves and Kane Richmond and Ricardo Cortez come in for good roles. Slim Summerville walks off with every scene in which he appears. He's the sheriff whose efforts to assist cause Mr. Chan more than one headache. Eddie Collins provides a good quota of laughs, too. But the laurels for acting ability go straight to Sidney Toler. If you have doubted his ability to fill the Chan slippers, see this picture. Directed by Norman Foster. — 20th Century-Fox. ^HHtThe Mikado The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, long a favorite of the stage, has been brought to the screen with great success. None of the charm of the gay comedy and lilting tunes has been lost and the result should please the most discerning Gilbert and Sullivan devotees. Kenny Baker, the only American in the cast, does very well with the role of NankiPoo. Youngest tenor ever to undertake the role, his voice has never been heard to better advantage, and he shows a fine appreciation of the role. John Barclay as the Mikado, Martyn Green as the Lord High Executioner, Sydney Granville as Pooh-Bah and Constance Willis as Katisha give excellent performances, while Yum-Yum is decoratively portrayed by Jean Colin. The chorus of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company is really superb. Technicolor has never been used to such advantage as in this production. The scenes are breath-taking in their beauty, with magnificent palaces and riotously blossoming gardens for the backgrounds and lovely costuming. Directed by Victor Schertzinger. — Universal. Tarzan Finds a Son With this new story of life in the jungle, the Tarzan stories reach the height of the series. Action shots are full of sheer beauty, color and suspense, and the plot is so plausible that old and young alike should approve. Six-year-old John Sheffield proves himself an amazing miniature Johnny Weissmuller. He swings on grapevines, plays with ferocious animals and swims with the agility of the grown-up Tarzan. His infectious giggle is a rare delight. The story opens with this tiny athlete the sole survivor of a plane crash. Tarzan and Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan) carry the baby home and adopt him as their own. Five years later a party of searching Englishmen (Ian Hunter, Frieda Inescort, Henry Stephenson and Henry Wilcoxon) discover this blissful little home and try to break it up by taking the baby back to London with them. It takes a charging herd of elephants plus all his jungle friends to straighten things out for Tarzan. Underwater swimming scenes are as-, tonishingly realistic and gracefully performed by both Tarzan and his son. (Continued on page 93) Can't anybody fall for a girl like me? Yes, Ruth! When you learn that everyone needs MUM for popularity, charm! WHEN men fall in love with Ruth —it's never love for keeps. She's pretty, she's smart— but it makes no difference. Men fall out of love so surely when a girl neglects to use Mum! If Ruth only knew that just a hint of underarm odor is enough to ruin charm! But like many another girl she's unaware that she's offending— thinking that because she bathes each day she can be sure of daintiness. Underarms must always have special care! A bath removes only past perspiration, but Mum prevents odor to come. Mum keeps underarms fresh all day! Begin with Mum today and see why more women use it than any other underarm deodorant. USE ANY TIME! The American Institute of Laundering Seal tells you Mum is harmless to fabrics. It's safe to use Mum after dressing. And even after underarm shaving, Mum is soothing. USE EVERY DAY! Mum is so quick! Yet Mum stops all underarm odor, without stopping perspiration. MAKE CHARM SECURE! Don't take chances! Today— get Mum at any druggist's. Regular daily use makes you sure of charm, sure that you can't offend. ONLY 30 SECONDS FOR MUM'S ALL-DAY PROTECTION v. i-V GRAND THAT EVEN AFTER DRESSING, I CAN USE MUM. MUM DOESN'T HARM FABRICS. For Sanitary Napkins Mum leads all deodorants for use on napkins, too. Women know it's gentle, safe. Always use Mum this way, too. Mum TAKES THE ODOR OUT OF PERSPIRATION 15