Universal Weekly (1928-1930, 1933-1936)

Page scan 0002481 from Universal Weekly

Record Details:

Title:
Universal Weekly
Date:
1928-1930, 1933-1936
Author:
Moving Picture Weekly Pub. Co.
Publisher:
New York, Moving Picture Weekly Pub. Co.
Volume:
Universal Weekly (1928-1936)
Leaf #:
0002481
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
The organ of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Previously titled MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY.
Date Added:
September 19, 2024
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Dec. 28, 1935 UNIVERSAL WEEKLY! :31 es Over "Magnificent Obsession" "It was real, sheer drama from the first scene to the last. It could have happened. — E. DeG." * * * "Fine cast, fine acting, very good story. Should be one of the most outstanding pictures of the year. — Mrs. W. F. R." * * * "I am convinced that this picture will appreciably change the lives of millions of people. — W.L.L." * * * "The plot of the story was marvelous.—H.H." * * * "My impression that the director has done the greatest job of all — R.P.C." * * * "Magnificent cast-marvelous acting.—J.M.T." "It was human interest, fine acting and superb direction. Enough comedy to lighten its very serious theme makes it fine adult fare. — Miss M.F." * * * " 'The Magnificent Obsession' was my idea of a fine picture. — Miss G. H." Carl ★ Laemmle Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration Jan. 6 — April 4 "Superb acting, wonderful story and plenty of action. This is the type of picture that the studios should make more of. — Mr. H. K." * * * "It had that heart appeal, and was acted so marvelously by every member of the cast. — H.N." * * * "Clean picture — well acted — unusual theme. — A. P." * * * "It was splendid — with enough amusing situations for relief." "It was a clean picture with real plot; well produced and acted; we left the show with a good taste in the mouth, if you get what we mean. —Mr. & Mrs. M. T. S.