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REVIEWS
AN AUTHENTIC AID IN CHOOSING SHOWS
HUSH MONEY (Fox)
THERE'S not a lot to recommend Joan Bennett's new one as an outstanding screen novelty. Yet, the presence of Connie's kid sister is, in itself, almost sufficient to bring the picture above the mire of mediocrity in which it constantly threatens to be bogg'ed. The orchidaceous Joan, besides her youthful pulchritude, brings to the screen a new dramatic sense which promises highly for her future.
As to the fable, it's the old, old story based upon the unanswerable question. "Should a woman tell?" Here Joan has a prison record, and when she marries the wealthy Hardie Albright, dat ol' scoundrel, Owen Moore, endeavors to cast the dark shadow of her past over her happiness. But, of course, the situation is saved — and not by the Marines — before the finis.
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SON OF INDIA (M-C-M)
NOTHER triumph for the artistry of Ramon Novarro is recorded in this fine feature which presents the favorite in a role vastly different to any he has previously essayed. The conflict here is provided by racial prejudice which blights the romance between East and West. For Ramon, you see, is a "son of India" who has amassed untold wealth through trafficking in precious stones. Then, at the height of his fame and popularity, he finds tragedy in love.
Madge Evans, new to the screen, is the American girl who listens to the nabob's love song. And in this initial venture she wins her cinematic spurs with a believable and sympathetic portrayal. Histrionic honors are plentiful, and among others, the talented Marjorie Rambeau and dependable Conrad Nagel deserve a share.
TRANSGRESSION (RKO-Radio)
A COMPLICATED, hard-to-take story is well played and excellently directed, and thus this stardotted picture is pretty much bound to please the customers. It is one of those wife-and-husband dramas with Kay Francis and Paul Cavanaugh threatened by an evil Lothario impersonated by Ricardo Cortez. And after the usual liaison has been established, blackmail rears its hooded head before the wife confesses.
Director Herbert Brenon seems to have sensed that his story was a bit wild-eyed, for the entire cast underplays the situations. Kay Francis gets first honor for as meritorious a characterization as she has contributed in her cinematic career. The chilliness of Paul Cavanaugh is balanced by the warmth of Ricky Cortez, while Nance O'Neil brings distinction to a subordinated role.
REBOUND (RKO-Pathe
HOORAY for another "Holiday-" ! And cheers plus a tiger for Ina Claire. After bad breaks in earlier pictures, this really great actress comes into her own in this strictly class, wittily sophisticated domestic drama. It's subtleties may be over the heads of the gum-chewers, but smart cinema-goers will love every inch of it.
The type of story, and the light, bright dialogue of Donald Ogden Stewart is superbly suited to Miss Claire's talents, and she is ably aided by Robert Ames, Robert Williams and Myrna Loy. Miss Loy, by the way, after years of mediocrity is developing steadily and consistently into one of Hollywood's best players. The plot and treatment here are similar to "Holiday," the story being about a man and girl who find one another on the "rebound" from earlier love affairs.
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