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TOP SPEED. Joe Brown. Direction by Mervin Le Roy. Warner Brothers.
Farce comedy in which a poor young man in a broker’s office falls in love with a wealthy girl and wins her heart and hand. The amusing action and exciting motor boat race as climax, provides pleasant recreation.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Good. Good.
UP THE RIVER. Spencer Tracy, Warren Hymer. From original story by Maurien Watkins. Direction by John Ford. Fox.
This is a clever and hilariously amusing farce which deftly burlesques some recent motion pictures of prison life. The situations are grotesquely incongruous but clever enough to be neither bluntly apparent nor guardedly subtle. A serious vein of loyalty and honor in the storv might easily confuse children as to the manner in which the whole picture should be received and consequently it can be recommended for adults only. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Doubtful. No.
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WHAT A WIDOW. Gloria Swanson, Owen Moore, Lew Cody. Direction by Allan Dwan. United Artists.
“What A Widow!” a perfect title for the negligible plot of a gay and unsophisticated widow spending her newly acquired millions, pursued by suitors and in turn pursuing the suitor of her choice. It is absurd, even slapstick, moving at so rapid a pace at times that dialogue is lost and only noise accompanies the action. There are gorgeous clothes, lovely sets, and bits of excellently directed action. Miss Swanson’s songs are musically charming. It is sophisticated, and then again just slapstick — a curious production which is hilarious at times. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Not recommended. No.
TEMPTATION. Lawrence Gray, Lois Wilson. Columbia. (Seen in Preview.)
The story of a weakling who broke his parole. Love presumably assures complete reform when, after paying the penalty, he will be released.
Adolescents, 12 to 16 . Children, 6 to 12. Very doubtful. No.
THE PRINCE OF DIAMONDS. Ian Keith, Aileen Pringle. Direction by Karl Brown. Columbia.
A theme of adventure laid in England and China. Retribution follows on the heels of the villain and, freed from misunderstanding, the lovers are reunited. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Fair entertainment. Harmless.
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THE LOVE TRADER. Leatrice Joy, Roland Drew. Direction by Joseph Henaberry. Metropolitan Studio. (Seen in Preview).
A tropical night and a handsome halfcaste induce a woman to forget the conventions. Realizing that she cannot adapt herself to either the old or new mode of life, she commits suicide. The picture is poorly planned, the direction and acting quite mediocre.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Wrong moral. No.
THE BIG DEAL. Warner-First National.
Comedy in which Father is tricked in a business deal by the daughter’s suitor, to Father’s delight. Innocuous but no interest to children.
IN OLD SEIDELBERG. First National.
Musical number of fair interest. Not recommended for children.
LAUREL AND HARDY MURDER CASE. Hal Roach. M.G.M.
An amusing comedy burlesquing the ever popular mystery stories. It will entertain all ages.
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