The Corn Is Green (Warner Bros.) (1945)

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FROM THE COLUMNS: THE N. Y. DAILIES: AND THE TRADES: New Yorchids: Bette Davis toperformance in ‘The Corn Is Green.” Walter Winchell Triple A Indorsement: The new Bette Davis drama magic in Warner’s “THE CORN IS GREEN.” Louis Sobol Excellent . . . all to the good . . . Bette Davis gives a notable performance; a sound and eloquent one; a charming, simple and forceful one, and more vital than any she has offered in several seasons. Bact A distinguished picture . . . Lives up to all the advance expectations . .. May be counted as one more triumph for Bette Davis, one more fine picture for Irving Rapper and a brilliant screen debut for John Dall . . . Belongs with Bette Davis’ top pictures. Sin : A fine play has passed through the WB studio and become a polished motion picture .. . Bette Davis gives a sharp, vital interpretation . . . gives dignity to the central role among an excellent supporting cast . . . A notable item of film fare; a full, ripe ear of emotion and enjoyment. Bend tebune A superfine production . .. Both beautiful and good . . . Don’t miss it. PM Bette Davis scores .. . This is a ‘“‘must’” for Davis fans; fine cinema for all. Mirror Recommended wholeheartedly . .. WB’s screen version is to be admired for its honesty of theme, high class production and intelligence of performance by Bette Davis. Maw/s Should take its place on the list of Bette Davis’ major successes at the boxoffice ...Ithas all the elements of its predecessors . . . Should stay a long time at the Hollywood Theatre. World Telegram Distinguishd motion picture . . . Vital and impressive production. Hollywood Reporter Solid dramatic entertainment . . . Bette Davis essays the leading role with un qualified success .. . Ripe for big grosses. Independent Fine drama and Bette Davis is fine in it . . . Effective . . . well produced... directed with understanding and feeling by Irving Rapper . . . Superior cast. M.P. Daily Emotionally moving . .. a good deal of humor . . . Cast with excellent performers _.. The name of Bette Davis and the success of the play on Broadway should assure it an audience. M.-P. Herald