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Reviews
Honors of the month go to "Strange Interlude," in which Norma Shearer stars, with Clark Cable.
Strange Interlude
M etro-Goldwyn-M eyer
A big bouquet to Metro for daring to produce this (sg^mtsni Eugene O'Neill drama — and producing it with integrity ^g^X and intelligence. I'm not one who breathes deeply when
the O'Neill name is whispered — but I do think it's about time Hollywood discovered our First Playwright. M-G-M, the old pioneers, have done it again. Their "Strange Interlude" is as good as the play — in some departments, even better. Norma Shearer really stars as Nina Leeds, the O'Neill heroine with her "four men" — husband, lover, friend, son. Ralph Morgan is superlative as Charley. Clark Gable, Alexander Strickland, and Robert Young are excellent. The "asides" you've heard so much about are more effective than you'd think. Restrained, highly intelligent, beautifully directed, the production is a credit to the screen, and y-u should see it when it is "road-showed" to your town.
"Bring 'Em Back Alive," Frank Buck's adventure movie, is grand entertainment for everybody.
Bring 'Em Back Al lve
RKO
This is your "Must" film of the month! Everyone must see it — no reservations. It is the most exciting adventure movie I can remember. Every scene was filmed in the Malayan Jungle. It's the thrilling record of Frank Buck's eight months' sojourn in the wilds collecting live animals. I don't know which of the all-star cast you'll like best — I can't make up my own mind. There's the lost baby elephant; the fierce black leopard; the hungry tiger; the honey bear, and the python. Perhaps that python gives the best performance. But they are all good. Not a single "shot" was fired on this fascinating trip, except by the movie camera. Mr. Buck 'himself talks throughout the film, telling you details of his adventures. The battle between the python and the tiger is breath-taking — a classic fight. This is my favorite movie and I want you to see it.
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Jean Harlow gives a gay performance in "Red-Headed Woman," with Chester Morris and Leila Hyams.
Red-Headed Woman
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Let this red-headed woman make a fool out of you — oh, those St. Louis Blues! It's a picture as gay in its way as Rudy Vallee's favorite song. And it presents Jean Harlow, for the first time, as an actress. She is a surprise! All the platinum and other blondes will go red-head now. Not a family picture, children, so try to keep your parents at home. The film follows Katherine Brush's novel with satirical improvements by Anita Loos, who, fed up with blondes, gives red-headed women their due. Harlow plays the hot-cha stenographer with social ambitions. She wins Chester Morris away from his wife, pretty Leila Hyams; but the town won't accept her on any terms. So she sets out for the big city and bigger bank-rolls. See this for sheer amusement. Jean plays a mean part so cleverly that you can't help liking this wild red-headed woman.
Six Best Pictures of the Month: STRANGE INTERLUDE BLESSED EVENT
RED-HEADED WOMAN
WHAT PRICE HOLLYWOOD?
THE DOOMED BATTALION
BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE