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the greater theme and yet holding interest throughout. It leaves a deep impression of a romantic period in American history which has great appeal and the exquisite photography and masterful direction marks an unusual production. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Recommended. Excellent for
those over 9.
BILLY THE KID. John Mack Brown, Kay Johnson. Adapted from “The Saga of Billy The Kid” by Walter Noble Bums. Direction by King Vidor. M.G.M.
The story is a very free adaptation of the book and consequently has no historical value. It is a glorified Western, set in the beautiful country around the Grand Canon in Arizona, full of stirring action, bitter fights, and romantic interest. Billy The Kid — a one time bandit — seeks to avenge his employer’s death, and to accomplish this sides with those who are bringing law and order to a new country. No stress is laid on any moral involved. It is thrilling entertainment for those who enjoy this type, with an excellent cast and superior production. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Very exciting: a Too exciting,
matter of taste.
THE BOUDOIR DIPLOMAT. Ian Keith, Betty Compson, Mary Duncan. Adapted from the stage play “The Command To Love.” Direction by Malcolm St. Clair. Universal. (Seen in Preview.)
A court attache has great success with the ladies. This makes him useful to his superiors who settle affairs of state thru his boudoir diplomacy. This type of sophisticated farce needs the lightest touch to be successful. The picture lacks the witty sophistication of “The Command To Love”. In avoiding censorship
it touches vulgarity. Entertainment value is a matter of taste.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No.
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CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK. Played by “Amos and Andy” (Freeman F. Gosden, and Charles J. Correll). Direction by Melville Brown. R.K.O.
Amos and Andy perform a vigil for their lodge and accidentally discover a document establishing the fortunes of the son of their old benefactor. The slight plot is sufficient to motivate the diverting activities of the two, and is entirely appropriate to the type of entertainment they provide. The humor is never strained, is deliciously funny, and even hilarious at times, as when their taxi careens thru the city traffic. The picture is excellent for family groups.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. Excellent. Excellent.
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THE DANCERS. Lois Moran, Walter Byron, Phillips Holms. Adapted from the play by Gerald Du Maurier and Viola Tree. Direction by Chandler Sprague. Fox.
This is a drama of social life as it is lived by a certain “fast” set of the present generation, and of the innate fineness which eventually triumphs to the imminent satisfaction of the hero and the audience. Poor direction and the miscasting of Lois Moran in addition to deviations from the episodes which made the original play interesting, make this a mediocre picture.
Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 6 to 12. No. No.
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DU BARRY. Norma Talmadge, Conrad Nagel. Adapted from play by David Be