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MOTION PICTURE REVIEWS
Nine
SHORT SUBJECTS
SYMPHONY No. 8 (Unfinished) O O
By Franz Schubert. (General Productions.)
This is one of a series of fine symphonies given by Fredrich Feher and his National Symphony Orchestra and will be appreciated by music lovers as well as many motion picture fans who do not ordinarily attend concerts. Beautifully rendered, the film gains in educational value, because the camera is able to select various instruments and illustrate the part each one contributes to the composition as a whole. Family.
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TANNHAUSER OVERTURE O O
(General Productions.)
This familiar overture is well presented with dramatic use of the brasses and the surging strains of the Pilgrim’s Chorus by male voices. Family.
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BLUE DANUBE O O
(General Productions.)
In the lovely Blue Danube which has delighted several generations, the emphasis is first on the violins, then the ’cellos, and then the full view of the orchestra. A complete arrangement of the waltz is given with perfect rhythm and excellent recording. Family.
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WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE O O
(Symphonic Films, Inc. -Paramount.)
The ever-popular overture from William Tell is beautifully done by this orchestra.
The series as a whole should accomplish a great deal in spreading the love of really good music. The chief flaw in the production is the use of too many close-ups, which sometimes have a grotesque or comical effect and in such cases detract from real appreciation of the score. Family.
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THE WORLD IS OURS O O
Produced by the entire motion picture industry. 2 reels.
The fourth largest industry of the United States does a little expert selling in order to prove that motion pictures are your best entertainment. This is done in a film which follows the documentary pattern but which cannot be classified as such because of its decided affirmative bias. Having been made by the industry for the industry, the argument is convincingly presented. It shows the superiority of present-day motion pictures over those of earlier days, and attempts to prove also that they bring to you authentic reproductions both of contemporary life and of various historical periods. Pictorial news as a visual aid in understanding the problems of the day is also considered. In short, the movies place the world at your feet. Whether or not you are convinced that they are your best entertainment will depend on preconceived tastes and habits, but the presentation is interesting and entertaining. Family.