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RADIO PATROL— Universal
INSTEAD of a gangster tale, now comes the glorification of the police and an interesting glimpse of the other side of the picture. Full of suspense, action, thrills and tragedy; a story of an officer, tried and true, on his daily beat.
The training of rookies for police duty, their work, their lives, their thoughts, all bring a new and refreshing idea to movies.
Robert Armstrong and Russell Hopton are both outstanding as officers, who are buddies in their radio patrol car and who love the same girl. Bob wins, but weakens in duty and accepts a bribe. As a result a bank is plundered, an officer killed, and Bob himself redeemed through sticking to his post to the death.
Lila Lee, well and lovely, makes a fine comeback.
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STATE'S ATTORNEY— Radio Pictures
JOHN BARRYMORE is splendid. And you'll like the J picture for that reason. But the story is so obviously built to give Barrymore "a great characterization" — as the producers would say — that you're kept jumping breathlessly from scene to scene.
It's about a shrewd, witty and unscrupulous lawyer whose clientele is made up mostly from the underworld, but who is made district attorney and finally turns on them.
There is nothing startling in this story, but when you see Barrymore's inimitable performance, you will have had your money's worth. William (stage) Boyd plays the gangster, while Helen Twelvetrees, Mary Duncan and Jill Esmond furnish the Barrymore feminine background. It's an adult picture and not for kids.
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A SUCCESSFUL CALAMITY— Warners
THIS is neither unusual nor exciting, but it moves along in a smooth, pleasing fashion, free from dramatic highlights, but comfortable and homey. It will delight the thousandsof George Arliss followers who have eagerly awaited his every picture since " Disraeli. " What's more, it's clean— a picture fit for ever>' member of the family to see. And although it is reminiscent of " The Millionaire, " it stands firmly on its own two feet.
Briefly, the story concerns a wealthy man who returns from abroad to find his family in such a whirl of social activities that he can't get even a glimpse of them. From the sage wit of his valet, he learns that "only the poor stay at home. " Whereupon, you know that he is going to become "poor" instantly. This he does in his sly, humorous manner, which keeps you interested, even though there is only one surprise development.
Mary Astor is charming as the wife. Evalyn Knapp, the daughter, shows great sincerity in her work. William Janney is the enthusiastic, polo-playing son, but the boy that will have you in stitches with laughter is young Hardie Albright, who plays the straight-laced suitor in a manner that is worth the price of admission. Arliss has done more powerful roles, but you'll like him, anyhow.