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drama which gives the experiences of five English people who fall into the power of an insane steward while crossing the Pacific on their yacht. He is a monomaniac, obsessed with a desire to have power over the representatives of a hated “upper class”. It is exceptionally dramatic, the tense situations unrelieved thruout, but it is so well done that it is very engrossing — if not entertaining for everyone!
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12, Too emotionally tense. Too brutal.
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THE' SKY HAWK. John Garrick, Helen Chandler. From story called “Chap Called Bardell” by Llewellyn Hughs. Direction by John G. Blystone. Fox. Previously reported in preview. Objections removed.
It is the story of a young British aviator who clears his name of an unwarranted charge of cowardice thru a gallant feat of courage. It gives a vivid conception of air fighting and the Zeppelin raids over London, and is a thrilling and moving production which challenges the imagination and arouses patriotism without actually glorifying war. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good. Probably too
exciting.
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SONG OF THE WEST. John Boles, Joe Brown, Vivienne Segal. Adapted from “Rainbow” by Lawrence Stallings. Directed by Ray Enright. All color. Warner Brothers.
“Song of The West” is not the epic it is heralded to be. Altho set in the days of ’49 with all the beautiful scenery, colorful and picturesque costumes and settings of the time, it is not convincing or consistent. It is light entertainment with pleasant songs and dances which slow up the story and action. It is one of the many hybrid productions now showing — neither straight drama or
operetta, and consequently disappointing. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Mildly entertaining. Passable.
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THE VAGABOND KING. Dennis King, Jeannette MacDonald. Adapted from operetta, and stage play. All color. Directed by Ludwig Berger. Paramount.
This is the old story of Francois Villon, swaggering Parisian vagabond, poet, and lover, who lived in the 15th century and who has left a romantic heritage of legend. The picture is a combination of the stage play and the gay operetta with its lovely and stirring music. The sets and costumes are very beautiful, color adding much to the effect. The acting is excellent, especially by Dennis King and 0. P. Heggie. The direction is splendid and the pageantry very effective. It is excellent entertainment which the whole family may enjoy.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Recommended. Good.
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WALL STREET. Ralph Ince, Aileen Pringle. Directed by R. William Neill. Columbia.
Intelligent direction and a plot which involves the usual ups and downs of a Wall Street gambler renders this picture interesting to adults. It will have no special appeal for youthful audiences. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Little interest. No interest.
WEDDING RINGS. H. B. Warner, Lois Wilson, Olive Borden. Directed by William Beaudine. First National.
The story deals with the rivalry of two sisters for one man. Audiences which approve of “triangle” dramas will find the happy ending of this satisfactory. It is well acted and on the whole interesting.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12.
Not suitable. No.