Motion Picture Reviews (1930)

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THE WAY OF ALL MEN. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Direction by Frank Lloyd. First National. The story deals with the ease with which resolutions, made at the point of death, may be completely ignored when danger is no longer imminent. An interesting and very deliberate picture with some excellent photographing. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Little interest. No interest. SHORT SUBJECTS CAMPUS CRUSHES. Andy Clyde, Marge Beeve. Direction by Mack Sennett. Paramount. The comedy is full of absurd situations in “make-believe” college life. It should prove good entertainment for any audience as it is cleverly directed and is really funny. — o — HIS ERROR. T. Roy Barnes, Monte Collins. Direction Stephen Roberts. Educational. A pointless and dull slapstick comedy. Entertainment value is perhaps a matter of taste but it is not recommend for children. KNIGHTS IN KHAKI. Produced under the auspices of the Boy Scouts of America. Direction by Donovan Miller. Various activities of the Boy Scouts including their constructive training, recreation, and good moral influence are shown in story form. It will be interesting and entertaining for everyone. — o — LET ’ER BUCK. A Grantland Rice Sportlight. Van Beuren Corporation. Pathe. An excellent exhibition of cowboys’ skill. The scenes, with plenty of action and some interesting slow motion, represent the Cody Wyoming Rodeo. SI SI SENOR. Tom Patricola, Joe Phillips. Direction by William Goodrich. Educational. Slapstick comedy of two penniless vaudeville performers in Mexico and their mistaken identity, due to stolen clothes. It is perhaps harmless but not the best entertainment. — o — TEACHER’S PET. Our Gang. Hal Roach. M.G.M. Two comedies previewed under same title. One tells of the tricks the children play on the new teacher, only to be completely won by her when she arrives. The other continues the story. They are afraid that she will marry and leave them, as their other teacher did, and they try to discourage one whom they think her suitor. They have to apologize when they find they are embarrassing her brother. Both films are good fun and children and adults alike will enjoy them. — o — SILLY SYMPHONY CARTOONS. Walter Disney Productions. These animated musical cartoons are refreshingly original. They have little story but the imaginative and amusing actions of insects, animals and plants, cleverly synchronized to the rhythm of the musical accompaniment, are highly entertaining. The orchestral scores are exceptionally good and are arranged by Carl Stallings. They are highly recommended for all audiences and are excell -7