Motion Picture Reviews (1930)

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BIG MONEY. Eddie Quillan, Robert Armstrong. Direction by Russell Mack. Pathe. A picture concerning racketeers and the underworld. Though it expresses the American idea of easy money yet there is an appeal made by the boy who “always wins” in any form of gambling. The story is coherent and feasible and will be good entertainment for adults. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Not recommended. No. — o — THE CAT CREEPS. Helen Twelvetrees. Direction by Rupert Julian. Universal. Those who enjoy the familiar mystery thriller will probably respond favorably to this picture as it is true to type. As there is no novelty the situations will seem a little too familiar to critical mystery seekers, but the interest is fairly well sustained because the play moves swiftly and is well done. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Yes. No, Too exciting. COHANS AND KELLYS IN AFRICA. George Sidney, Charley Murray. Direction by Vin Moore. Universal. The record of the absurdly amusing nonsense of the well known friendly enemies and their wives in Africa — this time in search of cheap ivory for piano keys. The comedy is marred by some unnecessary vulgarity which will disappoint many of their admirers. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Perhaps, but not No. recommended. — o — DANGER LIGHTS. Louis Wolheim, Robert Armstrong. From the story “The Railroad Man” by James Ashmore Creelman. Direction by George B. Seitz. Pre viously reported in preview under title “The Record Run” August, ’30. R. K. 0. A simple, wholesome story of a railroad yard. While not particularly clever, it will have general appeal. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Interesting. Probably entertaining. — o — DERELICT. George Bancroft, Jessie Royce Landis, William Boyd. Direction by Rowland V. Lee. Paramount. The title of “Derelict” is not descriptive but serves to stimulate interest in the study of two men of the sea, bitter rivals in work and in love, whose finer feelings are in the end victorious. The melodramatic story is directly told, and is well cast, with many beautiful scenic effects and a very thrilling storm as climax. It entertains. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Entertaining. Exciting and mature. — o — EXTRAVAGANCE. Lloyd Hughes, Owen Moore, June Collyer. Direction by Phil Rosen. Tiffany. A story of the dire results of extravagance. To one wife it brings tragedy which awakens the other girl — a bride — to the folly of her ways. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. No. No. — o — FAST AND LOOSE. Miriam Hopkins, Charles Starrett. Direction by Fred Newmeyer. Paramount. This picture is an adaptation of the play “The Best People” by Avery H. Hopwood, and deals with a very wealthy brother and sister who are attempting to find a way out of boredom thru drinking and reckless behavior. What happens when they fall in love with two young persons not considered “the best people”, — 3 —