Motion Picture Reviews (1933)

Motion Picture Revibws Five crude. The farmers’ economic problems, which have become acute in recent months, are shown reaching a climax in the strikes. These are probably exaggerated beyond their historical importance, but the story presents the case for the farmer in a way which will appeal to many. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12 Interesting Little interest sr THE COOD COMPANIONS » » Adaptation from the novel by T. B. Priestly, Jessie Matthews, Edmund Cwenn, John Gielgud, mary Glynne, Percy Parsons, A. W. Buskcomb. Direction by Victor Saville. Fox Gaumont-British. Mr. Priestly’s leisurely and delectable novel has been made into a well-balanced picture full of quiet humor. The story recounts the adventures of several mildly eccentric and very likable persons who wander over England in the company of a troupe of stage folk. Their amusing contretemps and the charming English setting supply unusual diversion. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12 Amusing No interest •v I LOVED A WOMAN » » Edward G. Robinson, Kay Francis, Genevieve Tobin. Direction by Fred E. Green. Warner Bros.-First National. An innate idealist, disappointed in discovering that his wife does not share his high aspirations, turns for solace to a successful opera singer who inspires him with a fanatical ambition to become a Napoleon of industry. His ruthless and dishonorable methods are recognized as paralleling the the careers of a number of financial wizards of recent times, and as an historical review of the past forty years the picture is extremely interesting from an adult viewpoint. It is well directed and ably presented, but of course is distinctly unpleasant in its emphasis on human frailty. For this reason enjoyment is tempered by individual taste. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12 Very mature No ■w MIDSHIPMAN JACK » » Bruce Cabot, Betty Furness, Arthur Lake, Frank Albertson. Direction by Christy Cabanne. RKO. Dedicated to an Assistant Secretary of the Navy named Roosevelt, this is a conscientious portrayal of life at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Though its setting is its principal reason for being, its sincerity and the wholesomeness of its sentiment make it convincing and enjoyable. The plot is typical of school boy stories and contains both humor and romance. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12 Good Yes •w MY WEAKNESS » » Lilian Harvey, Lew Ayres, Charles Butterworth, Harry Langdon. Direction by David Butler. Fox. This is a breezy musical farce built around the theory that any attractive girl, given the proper clothes and the right opportunity, may marry a rich man. It is unimportant but fresh and amusing. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12 Passable No interest •sr NIGHT FLIGHT » » John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Helen Hayes, Myrna Loy, Clark Gable, Robert Montgomery. Direction by Clarence Brown. M-G-M. Adapted from a novel by Antoine de Sainte-Exupery. We advise our readers to see this picture without expecting the cast to go through any of their usual paces, for the personal drama of the characters is subordinated to the theme — the development of commercial night flying. With this firmly in mind audiences will immediately be absorbed in the beauty of the production, its dramatic suspense and the thrill of aviation history in the making. The story is concerned with the psychology of the flyer, his devotion to the cause of aviation, his readiness to disregard all personal considerations in the performance of duty: the “do or die” creed of pioneers who have faith in their destiny. Photographically unsurpassed, thoroughly convincing and unique in treatment, this is rare entertainment. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12 Vastly interesting No interest yr POIL DE CAROTTE (Redhead) » * Harry Baur, Catherine Fontenoy, Robert Lynen. Adapted from the novel by Jules Renard. Directed by Julien Duvivier. French production — Pathe-Nathan. Distributed by Harold Anten. (French dialogue, English titles.) “Poil de Garotte” is a sensitive and candid record of a child’s psychology. It presents the picture of a boy who is not loved by his mother and who is also misunderstood by his