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SCREENLAND
The Barbarian M-G-M
Here's Ramon Novarro as the son of the son of a Sheik — handsome 1933 version with dialogue by Anita Loos. You'll like Ramon, especially in his lighter moments. You'll enjoy Myrna Loy, never so lovely and alluring. But you'll think you're back in the dear old Valentino days, without Rudy. Even the grand acting and superlative
settings can't make this old story new.
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Oliver Twist Monogram You'll want to see this picturization of Dickens' classic story, with Dickie Moore as the little waif. It isn't the best film that might have been made from the great novel, but it's worth seeing nevertheless. Young Dickie "asks for more" in his most appealing way, and Irving Pichel is more than menacing as Fagin. Doris Lloyd makes a sympathetic Nancy Sikes. The kids will love it.
Zoo in Budapest Fox
Vas Zoo in Budapest, Sharlie? If not, you missed one of the best of the monk-hausen pictures. (All right, we promise!) The settings of this animal story are full of rare visual beauty, and the plot works up to a ripping, tearing climax with a battle royal among the beasts. A bit slow in spots, but what of it? Loretta Young and Gene Raymond are the chief bipeds.
Central Airport First National
If you're air-or-Barthelmess-minded, here's your movie meat! The star has his best role in months as a stunting sky devil whose flying partner, Sally Eilers, cracks up emotionally on his account, with Tom Brown, as Dickie's younger brother, forming the third angle of the triangle. Thrilling stunt stuff, human drama, intense acting. Not a war picture.
Made On Broadway M-G-M
Oops! Excuse it, please! Robert Montgomery and Sally Eilers play two of the least appealing roles of the month. The former as a smart-alec super-press agent, and the latter as the mean lady whom he sets up in the siren business, make this film difficult to like. No matter how you slice it, it's authentic ham. Madge Evans, cool and beauteous, is a redeeming feature.
Supernatural
Paramount
So you thought the "horror" theme had been exhausted? Wrong! This one, however, won't chill you or thrill you despite the fact that several murders occur. The story revolves around a fiendish spiritualistic fakir. Good troupers, including Carole Lombard, Randolph Scott, Allan Dinehart, and Vivienne Osborne, help this depressing film considerably.
So This Is Africa Columbia
Warning: this is rough stuff! It's the naughtiest, rowdiest comedy Bert Wheeler and Bob Woolsey ever appeared in. A burlesque on the jungle films with a lot of absurd and nonsensical twists. You'll laugh even though you may not approve of this variety of humor. Raquel Torres plays a female Tarzan who captures Bert. Are you laughing, W-and-W fans?
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Here's a foreign talkie of the career and capture of a notorious child-murderer. Despite much critical ballyhoo it is no towering masterpiece — few of its vaunted marvels of direction are either new or expertly achieved. Nevertheless, it presents a sincere and moving story, if you can stand the gruesomeness of its theme. The cast is excellent; Peter Loire as the killer is superb.