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Detective melodrama based on the gentleman burglar theme. The interest is sustained throughout, both by the spirited, quickly moving action and by the excellent acting and skillful direction. It is unusually entertaining for its type.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12, Entertaining. Possibly better not.
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THE RECORD RUN. Louis Wolheim, Robert Armstrong, Jean Arthur. Direction by George B. Seitz. R.K.O. (Preview).
A melodramatic romance of railroading in which the hero renounces his sweetheart to the younger and more suitable lover, realizing happily that his real interest and affections are actually bound up in the railroad alone. The emphasized railroad setting will be interesting to boys.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not outstanding but Possibly exciting
possibly entertaining. but entertaining.
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THE SEA BAT. Charles Bickford, Raquel Torres. Direction by Wesley Ruggles. M.G.M.
An unpleasant and unconvincing portrayal of the reformation of an escaped convict through religion.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No.
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SHOOTING STRAIGHT. Richard Dix, Mary Lawler. Direction by George Archibaud. R.K.O.
A story of mistaken identity in which a gambler known to the police as “straight”, becomes involved in a murder and is forced to leave his city. He is hurt in a train wreck and is mistaken for a well known reformer. It is fair melodrama in which the hero feels that
he must live up to his new identification. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Fair entertainment, Hardly,
but exciting.
SHOW GIRL IN HOLLYWOOD. Alice White, Jack Mulhall. Direction by Mervyn LeRoy. First National.
The heartaches and disillusion but final triumph of a New York chorus girl in Hollywood; it is not unusual in plot or delineation.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12.
Mediocre but No interest,
possibly amusing.
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SINGER OF SEVILLE. Ramon Navarro, Dorothy Jordan, Nance O’Neil. Direction by Charles Brabin. M.G.M.
A charming romance between an opera singer and a young girl, a novice in a Spanish convent. It is colorful in setting, and simple and appealing in plot. Ramon Navarro’s singing adds interest. It is recommended as a delightful family film.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Yes. Yes, altho a
love story.
THE SOCIAL LION. Jack Oakie, Mary Brian. Adapted from Story “Marco Himself” by Octavius Ray Cohn. Direction by Eddie Sutherland. Paramount.
The thin plot concerning the misadventures of an expugilist who tries to get into society through his prowess in polo, is secondary to the undoubted charm of Jackie Oakie’s personality and quiet humor. He makes the preposterous conceit, and nerve, and wise cracking of the character irresistably funny and “The Social Lion” an entertaining film. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good. Good.
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