Motion Picture Reviews (1930)

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disrespect between members of the family, is commonplace and dull. Otherwise the picture is mildly entertaining. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Not Recommended and Too Mature. Probably of Little Interest. HOT FOR PARIS. Victor McLaglen, Fifi Dorsay. Direction by Raoul Walsh. All dialogue. Fox. Previously reported in preview in November. Adult enjoyment of this picture is obviously a matter of taste. It is skillfully directed and cleverly acted. The plot is sophisticated and the humor “robust.” In other hands it would be hopelessly vulgar. It cannot be advised for children for it adds nothing of cultural value of moral development, and would emphasize a phase of life unnecessary for them to understand. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. No. No. IT’S A GREAT LIFE. Rosetta and Vivian Duncan. Direction by Sam Wood. All dialogue. M.-G.-M. Excellent musical comedy “made” for the talents of the Duncan sisters. It will be great fun for those who enjoy this type of entertainment. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Excellent. Good if it Interests. JAZZ HEAVEN. Johnny Mack Brown, Sally O’Neil. Direction by Melville Brown. All dialogue. R. K. 0. The romantic theme, now quite famil iar through frequent use, of a song writer who makes good, but not before suspecting the motives of his girl who assists him to success. Perfectly wholesome if rather innocuous entertainment. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Wholesome. Passable, But Little Interest. KIBITZER. Mary Brian and Harry Green. Direction by Edward Sloman. All dialogue. Paramount. Thoroughly amusing comedy drama from the stage play. The absurd situations are based on playing the market, with no knowledge of how to do it. Excellent fun for the family. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Very Amusing. Little to Interest. THE LOVE PARADE. Maurice Chevalier. Direction by Ernest Lubitsch. All dialogue. Para mount. A sophisticated comedy which is possibly a little disappointing, but which has much also to recommend it in lovely settings, skillful dialogue, entertaining songs and the unusual personality of M. Chevalier. Its suitability for adolescents is doubtful. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Sophisticated. Little Interest. THE NIGHT PARADE. Aileen Pringle, Hugh Trevore. Direction by Malcolm St. Clair. R. K. 0. A young wrestler becomes, for a time, the tool of an adventuress and very near 4