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Motion Picture Reviews
Nine
Though not particularly clever, it is nevertheless pleasant entertainment.
Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12
Questionable No
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WHARF ANGEL » »
Victor McLaglen, Dorothy Dell, Preston Foster, Alison Skipworth. Based on play by Frederick Schlick. Direction by Wm. Cameron Menzies and George Somnes. Paramount.
This picture will probably be of interest to some because at least it is an honest and well-acted portrayal of pretty drab subject matter. It tells of the influence of love on various people, the spiritualizing as well as degrading forces. The characters involved are a girl who has been a common prostitute, a rough, quick-tempered seaman, and a young socialist with his love and faith in humanity. Both acting and direction show a nice restraint. The ugliness of the atmosphere is not minimized but on the other hand it is not emphasized, and the human emotions are skilfully depicted. But it is not pleasant nor relaxing entertainment. Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12
Unsuitable No
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WONDER BAR » »
Al Jolson, Richard Powell, Dolores Del Rio, Kay Francis, Ricardo Cortez, Cuy Kibbee, Hugh Herbert, Louise Fazenda. From play by Herczeg, Farcas and Katscher. Direction by Lloyd Bacon. Warner Bros.
Al Jolson is himself in “Wonder Bar.” As the proprietor of a gorgeous night club in
Paris he jokes, sings and introduces his entertainers in his inimitable way, and audiences will welcome his return. The elaborate dance ensembles and the popular cast will also attract. The plot is not novel for it resembles “Grand Hotel” in treatment and sophistication. It pictures one night’s performance at the cafe where drab and tragic climaxes are reached in the lives of several persons — then the show is over, scrub women arrive and another day begins. We believe that because the production lacks the gaiety and spontaneous hilarity of other recent Warner Brothers musical releases it will not hold their lasting popularity.
Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12
No. Too
sophisticated No. No interest
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YOU’RE TELLING ME » »
W. C. Fields, Joan Marsh, Larry “Buster” Crabbe, Adrienne Ames, Louise Carter. Direction by Erie C. Kenton. Paramount.
An absurd farce about the poor girl who lives on the wrong side of the tracks, and the rich boy whose mother is a social snob. It is superficial and vulgar and redeemed from oblivion only by the clowning of W. C. Fields, who, with his companions is continuously imbibing. Some will find it full of laughs but it is more amusing in seeing than in remembering.
Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12
No; pretty vulgar No
SHORT SUBJECTS
ARCTIC » »
A travel picture in color showing the last MacMillan expeditions into Labrador, Nova Scotia and the northern waters. It is interesting and instructive.
Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12
Yes Yes
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST * »
Merry Melody. Warner.
A cartoon in color suggested by the wellknown fairy tale but not following the story. It is rather too scary for little folks.
Adolescents, 12 to 16 Children, 8 to 12
Probably not Depends on child