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PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ. Harry Richman, Joan Bennett. Direction by Edward H. Sloman. United Artists.
Mr. Richman has been given an unsympathetic part in this musical production. His screen personality is not as ingratiating as his singing and he is cast as an egotistical jazz singer who, after becoming successful, neglects nis fiancee and snubs old friends. It is not a pleasing story. The high lights are lavish settings, music by Irving Berlin, and the beautiful color sequence “Alice in Wonderland”.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12.
Not recommended. No.
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SHE STEPS OUT. William Collier, Marguerite Churchill. Adapted from the stage play “The Family Upstairs”. Fox.
Daughter’s romance is almost spoiled by mother’s interference, but the ready sympathy of her father saves the situation.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Slight interest. No interest.
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STRICTLY UNCONVENTIONAL. Lewis Stone, Catherine Dale Owen. Based on stage play “The Circle” by Somerset Maugham. Direction by David Burton. M.G.M.
Each generation faces the same problems: each generation disregards the mistakes of the elder and completes the unhappy “circle”. This is the theme. It is interesting but not outstanding in production, lacking somewhat the sophisticated deftness of the stage presentation. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. Unsuitable.
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TEMPLE TOWER. Kenneth MacKenna, Marceline Day. From the novel by H. C.
McNeile. Directed by Donald Gallaher. Fox.
Mystery melodrama continuing the adventures of “Bulldog Drummond”, the English gentleman who enjoys disentangling beautiful young ladies from sinister situations. The light touch of burleque in Ronald Coleman’s earlier interpretation of the character is lacking in this and it is consequently less interesting, but it is entertaining after the manner of its type.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Passable. No, too exciting.
THIS MAD WORLD. Kay Johnson, Basil Rathbone. From the French play “Inhuman Ground” by Francois de Curel. Directed by William de Mille. M.G.M.
The conflict between love and duty to one’s country provides the theme of this war romance. Its appeal is intellectual rather than emotional, and an excellent cast, intelligent direction and story, make it unusually interesting to adults and older adolescents.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Mature. Too mature.
TRAILING TROUBLE. Hoot Gibson. Direction by Arthur Rosson. Universal.
An improbable Western drama in which the hero’s chief claim to distinction is his ability to lie “in a big way”. He falls a victim to a “frame up” and risks the loss of his reputation and his sweetheart.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12.
No interest. Not recommended.
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UNDER A TEXAS MOON. Raquel Torres, Frank Fay. Based on story by Stewart Edward White. Direction by Michael Curtez. Warner Brothers.
A romantic and entertaining farce
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