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Fighting Caravans Paramount
This is the talkie brother of "The Covered Wagon" — only not so big and robust. The pioneers trek from Missouri to California with plenty of hardships and 'Injins.' Gary Cooper and Lily Damita carry on a nice but unexciting romance. Ernest Torrence and Tully Marshall, as scouts, practically steal the picture.
Charley's Aunt Columbia
This farce is 40 years old but it wears well. Charles Ruggles is a riot when he pinch-hits for a chaperone who is delayed. The guffaws are loud and plentiful particularly when Ruggles, dressed as Charley's Aunt, is 'on the make.' June Collyer is a cheerful little earful and eyeful.
Resurrection Universal
Scenically, splendid. Dramatically, not so good. Lupe Velez works hard as the heavy dramatic heroine of Tolstoy's sombre tale, but she's miscast. The debonair talents of handsome John Boles are hidden — in some scenes literally, behind a set of prop whiskers. Hollywood Russia.
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Reducing Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Marie Dressier and Polly Moran are concerned with a beauty parlor in this film with hilarious complications. Marie is the poor sister from the country and Polly is the dough girl. There's romance supplied by Anita Page, Buster Collier, and Sally Eilers, but mostly laughs by Marie and Polly. See it — try and keep you away!
The Man Who Came Back Fox
This screen reunion is smashing attendance records everywhere. You'll want to see your Janet and Charlie as two wild young things, even though they, and their story, aren't always convincing. Now let's see them in a film worthier of their talents, please!
The Command Performance
Tiffany
Love, intrigue, mythical kingdoms are all in this film with a very pleasing result. You may not approve of the plot but you'll surely laugh at Albert Gran's antics as a comedy king. Neil Hamilton plays a prince and an actor — and does right by both roles. Una Merkel is the princess charming.