Motion Picture Reviews (1930)

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Previews The following pictures were seen in preview. Comment is on the theme particularly, and may be changed if the pictures are materially altered before release. HELL’S HEROES. Charles Bickford, Fred Kohler, Raymond Hatton. Direction by Wm. Wyler. All dialogue. Universal. The story of three infamous outlaws whose humanitarian instincts are aroused by the helplessness of an infant. The drab and depressing tragedy is unique because un sentimentally presented, but it is not a healthy form of entertainment for children, at least. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Not Recommended. No. HIT THE DECK. Jack Oakie, Polly Walker. Direction by Luther Reed. All dialogue and music. Fox. An adaptation of the popular musical comedy which looses somewhat through the different medium. It is wholesome and mildly pleasant entertainment. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Yes. No Interest. MEN WITHOUT WOMEN. McGinnis, Hyner, Albertson. Direction by John Ford. All dialogue. Fox. An adventurous drama telling of the thrills of rescue in a submarine disaster. It is intensely interesting, thrilling and instructive, and with the exception of one scene excellent for older boys and girls. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. On the Whole, Good. Mature and Exciting. NIGHT HOSTESS or THE COME ON (Title Indefinite). Tom Moore, Blanche Sweet. All dialogue. Direction Robert Ober, Albert Kelly. M.-G.-M. A sordid story of the underworld in which a policeman’s wife leaves him to become a hostess in a disreputable night club and is involved in a murder. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. No. No. SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE. Richard Dix. Direction by Reginald Barker. All dialogue. R. K. 0. An exciting mystery story adapted from the old stage favorite in which thrilling action centers in a deserted hotel to which an author has retired to find quiet in which to write a book. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Good Fun, Very Exciting. THE SKY HAWK. Helen Chandler, John Garrick, Billy Bevan. Direction by John Blystone. All dialogue. Fox. A melodrama of the World War in which a young flyer is accused of cowardice and fights to win back health, vindication, and the love of a girl. The objectionable feature is an over-emphasis of race hatred. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Doubtful. Too Noisy and Exciting.