Paramount International News (1932)

Pago 4 The Dramatic Event of the Season! Ernst Lubitsch’s "THE MAN I KILLED" with Lionel Barrymore Nancy C a r r o 1 1 Phillips Holmes “A terrifically affecting motion picture . . . . shows once again that of all the directors in Hollywood Air. Lubitsch is the finest .... there were moments when one felt that the quiet, poignant tragedy was not just a motion picture hut a human document that was universal in its appeal." — A'. ). Il’orld-lelcgram “All that is best, all that is finest in the cinema is contained in the deeply affecting drama .... it portrays vividly, graphically, memorably the fundamental emotions of existence. . . .it stabs the heart . . . . it stirs the soul .... it sears the brain.” — N. Y. American “Aside from its technical skill, its brilliant direction, its clever acting and convincing atmosphere, it is one <>1 the most arresting, compelling dramatic film plots I’ve viewed in a few cinema seasons. ’ — N. Evening Graphic “An exceptionally fine film .... dignified, lit with finely ironic camera touches, it is adult, at all times holding and sometimes deeply touching. I urge attendance.” jV. Y. Sun “It is further evidence of Air. Lubitsch’s genius . . . . with an unexcelled performance by Lionel Barrymore and fine acting by Phillips Holmes and Nancy Carroll .... each sequence is fashioned with sincerity and great care .... the different scenes are all photographed with admirable artistry.” —N. Y. Times