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FEATURE FILMS
Parents who feel that they are unique in finding the movies a problem — or those who do not believe them one — will be interested in a study by Alice Miller Mitchell, “Children and The Movies”, published by the University of Chicago Press, in which she examines the motion picture attendance of 10,052 Chicago School children. She concludes that practically all children are interest in, and attend movies regularly, the attendance differing only in the degree of frequency. Similar studies on smaller scales elsewhere seem to bear out her findings. She says: “The little movie theatre around the corner has been one of the most important institutions in the neighborhood ... It has become a sort of super-nursemaid and play director.” That this is true is borne out by what theatre managers and others interested say. But in this connection, the new medium — sound and dialogue — has shown definitely that fewer pictures are being made which are suitable for children and emphasizes the fact that parents should supervise their children’s motion picture attendance with even greater care and intelligence in order that they may derive only happiness from this great experience.
“The movie is the world’s greatest story book. Filled with life’s tales, it is for all. But the juvenile edition is not yet off the press.”
Films recommended most highly for adult interest this month are “Sarah and Son”, “The Case of Sergeant Grischa”, and George Arliss in “The Green Goddess”. Family audiences will enjoy “Only The Brave”, “The Vagabond King”, “The Sky Hawk”, and the amusing comedy “Honey”.
Unless otherwise indicated the following pictures have been seen in all dialogue form.
Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscriptions
Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Georce Ryall, Previews
THE BAD ONE. Dolores Del Rio, Edmund Lowe. Directed by George Fitzmorris. United Artists.
This appears to be frankly an attempt to capitalize on the success of the stars in “What Price Glory” and “Cockeyed World”. The social status of the characters is the same, and the vulgarity similar, but in addition, all the limits of good taste are exceeded in offensive sentimentality making it a thoroughly objectionable exhibition. (Seen in preview.) Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No.
BEHIND THE MAKEUP. Hal Skelly, William Powell. Paramount.
Distinguished by the notable acting of
Mr. Powell and Mr. Skelly, and a coherently developed plot, this picture provides interesting entertainment in the form of character study. It is back stage drama which is redeemed from sordidness by the human qualities of generosity and loyalty which the characters display. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No.
THE BENSON MURDER CASE. William Powell. Adapted from the mystery story by S. S. Van Dine. Directed by Frank Tuttle. Paramount.
William Powell again plays the role of the dilettante Philo Vance who unravels the complicated threads of a murder mystery. It is interesting of its type