Modern Screen (Feb - Oct 1933 (assorted issues))

(Left) Alison Ski'pworth, Sari Maritza and Roland Young in "A Lady's Profession." This is a highly amusing comedy of the more sophisticated type. (Upper left) Gloria Stuart and Lee Tracy in "Private Jones." A war story with Lee playing the part of a kid who's regular enough but who, nevertheless, doesn't see why he should fight. Of course, he redeems himself before the film is over. (Above) Bruce Cabot, looking very much like Clark Cable, Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong in "King Kong." This is the thrilling story of a gigantic gorilla to which New York buildings are just child's building blocks. Very thrilling stuff. (Continued from page 6) heir to her astrological business and cashes in big on the feminine trade he is well able to lure into his lair. Later, when he is an old man, he tries to win his wife's love again, but she doesn't give in until he is on his death-bed ! And as great a performance as Dix gives, you will come away from the theatre saying that Bruce Cabot (Jasper's illegitimate son) is headed for great things. He's really fine! Florence Eldridge (Mrs. Freddie March) seems a bit miscast, but don't let that stop you ! See this picture by all means ! MIND READER (Warners) You have two reasons for seeing this picture. It gives the low-down on the fortune-telling racket and it has some of the best acting and comedy we've seen for months! Warren William as "Chandra the Great" (he got the name from a box of cookies) reads a flock of pamphlets on charlatanry and decides to go on tour ! He picks two grand assistants (who both happen to be grand actors, as well) and starts out. All goes well until they reach Kokomo, where Chandra falls for "the little woman" (Constance Cummings) and decides to go straight. They 8 marry, but Allen Jenkins (assistant Number 1) beguiles William into starting another racket in New York. However, at last, Chandra involves his wife in a murder charge, and then goes straight for good! If you miss this little offering, you're crazy ! THE ROME EXPRESS (Universal) You want action — suspense — plot? And some of the best acting ever? Then see "The Rome Express" by all means ! This picture was made in England and certainly deserves a flock of orchids! It's really "Grand Hotel" on a train — but we have a hunch you will like it even better! A gang steals a priceless painting. One crook runs out with the loot. The chief of the outfit and his lieutenant take after him. An art collector and secretary are also traveling, plus a runaway wife and her sweetheart! All this aboard the Rome Express. Then an actress renews her love for the lieutenant and is involved also! Conrad Viedt, Esther Ralston and Muriel Aked share honors ! MEN MUST FIGHT (M-G-M) This little epic is not at all relax ing ! Matter of fact, it becomes a bit prophetic and shows you 1940 and a world war that actually makes the last one look like child's play! Diana Wynyard is glorious as the nurse whose lover gets killed in the war and who is determined that their son shall not be sacrificed! Lewis Stone gives his usual charming performance as the rejected suitor whom Diana marries when she is about to bear another man's child. Phillips Holmes, as the son, seems to inherently disapprove of war, but eventually marches off with the boys to the tune of "The Stars and Stripes Forever." Mae Robson will give you some chuckles as the ultra-modern grandmother. This will give you plenty to think about ! TOPAZE (Radio) Here's a top-notcher that will furnish you a real evening's entertainment! John Barrymore scores heavily as the timid, simple-minded soul who earns his living teaching a bunch of high-brow ruffians in a private school. The school scenes will prove plenty rib-tickling, we assure you ! But the meek shall inherit the earth ! When Topaze (Barrymore) finds out that it (Continued on page 10)