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BLAZE OF GLORY. Eddie Dowling. Direction by R. Hoffman. Sono Art.
An ex-soldier is on trial for murdering a man whose life he had once saved during the great war. To explain his actions the story of his life during the war is shown. It is highly emotional but too sentimental to grip sincerely and becomes merely a vehicle for Eddie Dowling’s songs.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No.
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BORN RECKLESS. Edmund Lowe. Based on novel “Louis Beretti” by Donald Henderson Clarke. Direction by John Ford. Fox.
In spite of an interesting cast, this picture is very ordinary. It is a story of gangsters, and of the code of ethics by which they live, and the action is so melodramatic and violent that when battle scenes at the Front are introduced they seem a wholesome relief. Although the story attempts to prove that crime brings destruction and death, the absence of any enduring qualities makes it unbalanced entertainment.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Unwholesome. No.
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CHILDREN OF PLEASURE. Lawrence Gray. Direction by Harry Beaumont. M.G.M.
This is a very mediocre semi-revue. The banal and too obvious plot attempts to unite society and tin pan alley. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. In poor taste. No.
THE DEVIL’S HOLIDAY. Nancy Carroll. Written and directed by Edmund Golding. Paramount.
This has the not unusual plot of a gold digger who finds that she loves her hus
band after a less worthy motive was responsible for the marriage. It is an emotional melodrama contrasting the “virtues” of the gold digger and her friends with the intolerance of religious fanatics. It is not pleasant entertainment. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No.
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DIVORCEE. Norma Shearer, Chester Morris, Conrad Nagel. Direction by Robert Leonard. M.G.M.
An extremely sophisticated problem play, dealing with marriage and divorce in which the characters are wealthy, ultra modern men and women in search only of pleasure, who live in utter disregard of moral and ethical laws. The theme is deftly handled and holds the interest provoking thought.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No, unwholesome. No.
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FOX MOVIETONE FOLLIES OF 1930. El Brendel, Marjorie White. Directed by Benjamin Stoloff. Fox.
A lavish revue which is held together by a very simple and uninteresting plot. The dialogue and humor is often in poor taste.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12.
Not recommended. No.
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FREE AND EASY. Buster Keaton. Direction by Edward Sedgwick. M.G.M.
A hilarious comedy in which the winner of the beauty contest from Gopher City, Kansas, arrives in Hollywood to crash the gates to stardom. It is recommended for family audiences.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Excellent. Excellent.
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GAY MADRID. Ramon Novarro. Based on novel “La Casa de la Troya” by Ale
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