Motion Picture Reviews (1930)

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is a lavish spectacle which misses fire for a critical audience. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Possibly. Not recommended. — o — DOUGHBOY. Buster Keaton. Direction by Edward Sedgwick. Metro-GoldwynMayer. A light comedy depicting a buck private in the United States Artillery as the bewildered hero, who, through a series of mishaps, stumbles into fame and wins the girl he loves. Rather slapstick presentation of generally silly behaviour, but it will probably amuse younger people. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Probably entertaining. Yes. — o — EYES OF THE WORLD. Una Merkoe, John Holland. Direction by Henry King. Form Novel by Harold Bell Wright. United Artists. A story of hypocrisy and unhappiness, characteristic of the author’s style which will appeal only to those who admire his writing. It is difficult to judge it seriously as a modern up to date production not intended as burlesque, for settings and costumes, even dialogue and plot seem unsuitable, unreal, overdrawn and absurd. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No. — o — INSIDE THE LINES. Betty Compson, Ralph Forbes. Direction by Roy J. Pomeroy. R.K.O. To an involved, confused story of the working of the spy system in the late World War, is added the further complication of a trivial and unconvincing love theme. The excellent cast and good mise-en-scene are squandered on a worthless play. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Of doubtful interest. Too complicated. LAST OF THE DUANES. George O’Brien, Lucile Brown. Direction by Alfred L. Werker. From story by Zane Grey. Fox. This melodramatic Western, full of thrills, good riding and beautiful scenery will provide good entertainment for those who like this type. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good. Good. — o — THE LEATHER PUSHERS. Kane Richmond, Sam Hardy, Nora Lane. Direction by Albert Kelly. Universal. This is a short comedy dealing with a young college graduate who, in taking up prize-fighting as a profession, has difficulty in keeping the affections of the girl he loves. Being above the average picture of its type it will probably amuse the entire family. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Yes. Yes. — o — LOVE IN THE ROUGH. Robert Montgomery, Dorothy Jordan. Direction by Reisner. From the play “Spring Fever” by Vincent Lawrence. M.G.M. Farce comedy with golf as the basis of the fun. A shipping clerk achieves social prominence through his ability in the game. It is fairly amusng. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Fairly amusing. Of little interest. — o — MANSLAUGHTER. Claudette Colbert, Frederic March. Based on story by Alice