Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1938)

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Hollywood Tlfitf-'PRO 6331 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. nsult This Movie Shopping Guide and Save Your Time Money and Disp < I,,, INDICATES PICTURE WAS ONE OF THE BEST OF THE MONTH WHEN REVIEWED FIRST PRIZ THE WINNER^ AL| BABA G(JES T0 T0WN— 20th Century-Fox A pointed satire on the present administration, this is a rollick SA TTJRTng we"-staged, and very funny piece if you have a sense of humor, •ailing asleep, Eddie Cantor dreams of ancient Bagdad, which is in Campu'readful shape. He suggests to Sultan Roland Young a few New Dealish measures which might be taken. Thereupon the film bemOVie ;omes a frantic and magnificently impossible hash. You'll like Mondav m<^ony Martin, Raymond Scott's band, June Lang and all the songs. reoeated foi I know t* BAD MAN 0F BRIMST0NE-M"G-M i Utah's beautiful scenery forms the background for this equally Was a COeCl ugged tale of the early Western bad man. Wally Beery hasn't been the OIllv foi° S°°d since "Viva Villa" and Dennis O'Keefe, as the son who " lever recognized his father in the killer, will give Gary Cooper a run six hundrecfor his money some day. Virginia Bruce, Guy Kibbee, Lewis Stone A t r tnd Bruce Cabot are superior. Good. (March) en. And to end was iss* BARRIER, THE— Paramounl same auestic ^ex Beach's story of men who went to Alaska during the gold . ush to escape sins committed in the States, and of the romances Chinese i'bich flourished in the wilderness, retains considerable interest in .lis latest screening. Jean Parker is the supposed half-breed who movie-COnSC!arries army lieutenant James Ellison. Leo Carrillo steals the show people I hav<! P°lleo" tne trapper. (Jan.) it is not theiiEG, BORROW OR STEAL— M-G-M SO hold their A merry mix-up with Frank Morgan as the lovable scamp who j , i , ves by his wits. He invites daughter Florence Rice to be married anu taiente, i)js French chateau, then discovers that he can't use buttons for Queen of tr100^ t0 pay tne rent John Beal steps in to take charge of both aughter and papa. George Givot, Herman Bing and Erik Rhodes Jeanette Maid in the hilarity. (Feb.) and Joan Cr„G TQWN GIRL — 20th Century-Fox any A happy tale of an overzealous press agent, Alan Dinehart, who bank of thenakes a great radio star out of Claire Trevor, a small-town plugger. , Donald Woods, as Claire's beau, turns in a gratifying performance. their crazy as do Miss Trevor and Dinehart. A cosy little picture you'll like and a Chine "^ waters— an BLOSSOMS ON BROADWAY— Paramount haired air "Carry Me rie" in th< ner, accor his long plucking Many's dance wi' or engine be Fred / pleased 1 highest t Jeanettt beautiful step toni saw it i follow rr. Shirle; deity, i of both dorms, gantic a she spok That Universi shelled been ra: have bee beautiful into dug< ing, danc tered: sc have fie joined u] have wi ness. T and har And, yt! The o from a C ling lett of the misery was tyi have yo There will be no bouquets for "Blossoms." The plot was nipped in the bud. Edward Arnold is a likeable rogue who keeps within the law only to find the heiress he was promoting is a phony, too. Weber and Fields are well presented; Shirley Ross sings well; Bill Frawley gets all the laughs. (Feb.) BORROWING TROUBLE— 20th Century-Fox The familiar Jones family's homely tribulations this time involve the adoption of a wayward boy who is promptly suspected of rob bing the Jones drugstore. This is like sugar-candy hearts with mottoes on them. \Jan.) BOY OF THE STREETS-Monogram Parents will approve the moral lesson in this little tidbit, and children will love the exciting action provided entirely by youngsters. Maureen O'Connor (a newcomer) sings nicely; Jackie Cooper is splendid; and Guy Usher and Marjorie Main turn in fine performances as the parents. (Feb.) * BUCCANEER, THE-Paramount With a stirring story woven from American history, an exceptional cast, lavish production and some incredible photography, C. B. De Mille has achieved a masterpiece. The plot revolves around pirate Jean Lafitte's love life and patriotic efforts on behalf of the U. S. during the War ot 1812. Freddie March, Franciska Gaal (Paramount's new little Hungarian star), and notably Hugh Sothern as Andrew Jackson are knockouts. Don't miss this for anything. (March) BULLDOG DRUMMOND'S REVENGE-Paramount John Howard, Scotland Yard detective who always gets his man, here finds himself tangled with international crooks who steal a box of high explosives — of all things. John Barrymore's banter lifts the gloom. Louise Campbell is again Howard's sweetheart. (Jan.) CHARLIE CHAN AT MONTE CARLO— 20th Century-Fox The smoothness of Warner Oland as Charlie, the laughable blunders of son Keye Luke, and the tip-top comedy of Harold Huber contribute to make this tale of high finance and murder a "best" Chan story. Virginia Field and Kay Linaker are the maids of mystery. (Jan.) CHECKERS-20th Century-Fox Jane Withers clicks again in this story of a race horse that endangers the romance between Una Merkel and Stuart Erwin. When the horse breaks a leg, and LIna listens to the blandishments of the town banker, Miss Fix-It Withers steps in and does her stuff. (March) * CONQUEST— M-G-M History, pageantry and romance brought to unparalleled heights of beauty by the peerless acting of Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer in one of the loveliest of love stories — that of Napoleon and Marie Walewska, the patriotic Polish countess who bore him a son. The production, photography and direction are of the finest, the huge cast including Dame May Whitty, Henry Stephenson, Reginald Owen and Maria Ouspenskaya is exceptionally brilliant. It cost $3,000,000 and it's worth it. (Jan.) * DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, A-RKO-Radio Aided by those zanies, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Fred Astaire overcomes a top-heavy plot about a titled heiress (Joan Fontaine) who falls for a London dancer, and turns on his finest rhythmic gymnastics to enchant you. George Gershwin's last score enlivens the entire piece. (Feb.) DANGEF— LOVE AT WORK-20th Century-Fox In this tutlandish story, the mad, modern type of comedy so popular at the moment comes a cropper. Jack Haley is a lawyer who tries to get a deed signed by a screwball family. Mary Boland is good, Edward Everett Horton and Ann Sothern worthy of mention. There is little excuse for the action. (Jan.) DAUGHTER OF SHANGHAI-Paramount Anna May Wong enlists in the U. S. Government's campaign to capture leaders in the smuggling racket on the Pacific coast, and contributes considerably to a tame picture. Snarling Charles Bickford, J. Carrol Naish and barrel-chested Larry Crabbe have outstanding roles. Just another movie. (March) DR. SYN-GB George Arliss here plays the role of a parson by day, a pirate by night. When the revenue officers interrupt his peaceful smuggling, murder enlivens the proceedings. Margaret Lockwood and John Loder bill and coo. The supporting cast is splendid. (Jan.) EVERY DAY'S A HOLIDAY-Paramount They'll all be holidays for Mae if this little number is any indication. This is a lavish story of a female crook who dabbles in politics at the end of the century. Edmund Lowe, Charles Butterworth, Lloyd Nolan and Charles Winninger try hard but the picture drags like the West inflection. (March) * GIRL WAS YOUNG, THE— GB One always expects a deft handling of suspense, sane dialogue and expert delineation of character in Director Alfred Hitchcock's pictures and this one is no disappointment. Nova Pilbeam, sweetly grown up, is the constable's daughter; Derrick De Marney, the man suspected of murder with whom she falls in love. You will like this. (March) GIRL WITH IDEAS, A— Universal Wendy Barrie wins a newspaper away from Walter Pidgeon by way of a libel suit and the help of Kent Taylor. Such antics can't happen in a well-run news office, but the trio provide many laughs, so who cares? George Barbier as Wendy's pa is a riot. (Jan.) * GOLDWYN FOLLIES, THE— Sam Goldwyn-United Artists This incredibly beautiful musical has a dizzy story of Hollywood's original "no" girl (Andrea Leeds) and the producer whom nobody 'noes" (Adolphe Menjou). The "Follies" are glorified by Balanchine's lovely American ballet, Metropolitan Helen Jepson's soprano, Phil Baker's wit, Charlie McCarthy^ deadly sallies, the Ritz Brothers' clowning, Ella Logan and Kenny Baker's tuneful tuning and the poignant music of George and Ira Gershwin — the whole wrapped in Technicolor. A 82,000,000 picture you'll never forget. (Feb.) * HEIDI— 20th Century-Fox A favorite of old and young is this tender little story of an orphan who brings a new hope into the life of a bitter recluse, and health and happiness to a crippled child. Shirley Temple, more grown-up, still retains her warmth and sweetness; Jean Hersholt, Mady Christians, Mary Nash and Marcia Mae Jones are excellent support. The best Temple picture to date. (Jan.) HIGH FLYERS-RKO-Radio Wheeler and Woolsey's farewell performance as a movie team is one of their gayest pictures. The boys set off in a seaplane to capture jewel thieves and their mad antics in the air furnish the laughs. Lupe Velez sings several peppy songs. It's fun for the whole family. (Feb.) (Continued on page 97) PICTURES REVIEWED II SHADOW STAGE THIS ISSUE ACTION FOR SLANDER— Korda-United Artists ADVENTURES OF MARCO POLO, THE-Sam Goldwyn-United Artists . . H ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, THE-SelznickUnited Artists ARSENE LUPIN RETURNS-M-G-M . BLACK DOLL, THE-Universal . . . CHANGE OF HEART-20th Century-Fox DIVORCE OF LADY X. THE-Korda-United Ai DOUBLE DANGER-RKO-Radio . . EVERYBODY SING-M-G-M GOLD IS WHERE YOU FIND IT-Warners HAPPY LANDING— 20th Century-Fox INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT-20th Century-Fox LOVE IS A HEADACHE— M-G-M MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME PARADISE FOR THREE-M-G-M PENR0D AND HIS TWIN BROTHER-Wam SPY RING, THE-Universal . . SWING YOUR LADY-Warners . . YANK AT OXFORD, A-M-G-M . . "