Motion Picture Reviews (1930)

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Short Subjects Two Reel Comedies. All Dialogue. THE DANCING GOB. Buster and John West. Direction by William Watson. Paramount. Two amusing comedians in an act which is above the average of its type. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Amusing. Amusing. FOWL PLAY. Buck and Bubbles. Direction, Carl Harbaugh. Pathe. In which an ostrich provides the best fun. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Amusing. Amusing. HOT AND HOW. Direction by Stephen Roberts. Educational. The hostess, wishing to marry one of her guests, tries to be found with him in a compromising situation. Crude and vulgar slapstick. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Not Recommended. No. HE LOVED THE LADIES. Taylor Holmes. Direction by A. Leslie Pearce. Paramount. A sophisticated comedy of the efforts of a husband to prevent his wife from running off with another man. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. No. No. THE MAD HOUSE. Monte Collins, Eddie Lambert. Direction by Stephen Roberts. All dialogue. Educational. Noisy and smashing slapstick comedy which might suggest rude practical jokes to susceptible audiences, but which is otherwise innocuous. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. A Matter of Taste. Passable. ROMANCE DE LUXE. Monte Collins. Direction by Stephen Roberts. Educational. Slapstick comedy unobjectionable morally, but not otherwise commendable. ADOLESCENTS, 12 to 16. CHILDREN, 6 to 12. Not Recommended. Not Recommended. —7—