Motion Picture Reviews (1930)

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by Roy Del Ruth. Produced in color. Warner Bros. A very broad and vulgar slapstick comedy with a slight story of gold diggers as motive. Miss Lightner is rough and hilarious, Mr. Butterworth more quietly amusing, and in spite of the noise and wild action it is at times funny. If you like the type. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Hardly elevating. No. — o — LIGHTNIN’. Will Rogers. From stage play by John Golden. Direction by Henry King. Fox. The beloved character of Lightnin’ Bill Jones — the shiftless, tippling but lovable and wise old hotel keeper, is brought to life again by Will Rogers. The comedy is rarely entertaining and Mr. Rogers own keen and honest philosophy on divorce is injected and adds interest. It is a delightful family film. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Yes. Yes, although mature. — o — THE LONE DEFENDER. Featuring Rin-Tin-Tin. Direction by Richard Thorpe. All Star. (First Three Chapters.) Rin-Tin-Tin is always a beloved star in any picture, but unfortunately the story in the opening chapters of this serial is confused and disconnected; the action is violent without logical reason; and the characters were not definitely enough defined to be considered intelligible to the average junior audience. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. No interest. Exhausting. — o — LOTTERY BRIDE. Jeannette MacDonald. Direction by Paul S. Stein. United Artists. A young Norwegian girl, whose fiance has become blinded by unreasoning jealousy, joins a matrimonial agency, and is sent to the north as a lottery bride. This is an up-to-date musical drama and judging it as such, we are apt to forgive its incongruities, its too melodramatic moments, and its studio-made snow scenes. The parts are excellently taken, the singing delightful, and the play colorful and entertaining throughout. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Recommended. Too mature; no interest. MIN AND BILL. Marie Dresslar, Wallace Beery. Adapted from book “Dark Star” by Loma Moon. Direction by George Hill. M.G.M. Tragedy underlies the rough humor of this comedy and the spiritual beauty of sacrificing love hides the sordidness of background and character. Min is the vulgar keeper of a disreputable hotel for sailors. A child is left in her care and her devotion for the growing girl is the hidden but motivating influence for all her acts. Miss Dresslar’s portrayal of “Min” is an artistic achievement which should not be missed. Mr. Beery, Marjorie Rambeau and Dorothy Jordan are also excellent, but Miss Dresslar’s part dominates the picture and to her must go congratulations for a perfect character sketch. It is worth seeing. Adolescents, 12 to 16. Children, 8 to 12. Possibly, but very No: Too mature, mature. — o — MOROCCO. Marlene Dietrich, Adolph Menjou, Gary Cooper. From the play “Amy Jolly” by Benno Vigny. Direction by Joseph von Sternberg. Paramount. “Morocco” will have distinct appeal to discriminating adults because of its unusual technical excellence. A girl singer 5 —