Variety (March 1964)

+ Cp betes ee ‘The Werld or Henry oon (COLOR) Aniusing “comedy. Two newcomer-ingenes -. harrass: : amo-rous life of Peter Sellers. Pan |: Arts off to. ‘good debut. Unitea Artists felease of Pan’ Arts ‘pro .A€nction; produced by . Jerome’ Hellman. S.ars Peter Sellers, Paula Prentiss, Angela. Lansbury: features Tom. Bosl ey,. Phyllis -Thaxter. . Bib ‘Osterwald::: intrdouces ‘Tippy Walker,. Merrie Spaeth. Directed Dy George Roy Hill... Screenplay, Nora & Nunnally Johnson: based “on. novel. by: Nora Johnson; camera De.-Luxe Celer), ‘Boris Kaufman,: Arthur J. Ornitz: editor, Stuart Gilmore; music, Elmer Bernstein; assistant. directors. Michael _Herizberg,. Roger Rothstein. ‘Reviewed at RKO ‘86th ‘St. Theatre, March 5, 64. : Running time, 115. MINS... : Harry Orient Bebevenst clea. Peter. Sellers. Ha geen ie eee "Panta: :Prentiss ‘|. Isabel Boyd pedeesenae: _ Angela Lansbury Frank Boyd: ae wee cedenee. “Eom. Besley | Mrs. Gilbert. -. wa eesecccees phvilis .Thaxter thy atte eneeene oe "Bini Osterwald. ; Valeri. Boyd. .-Tippy Walker | Marian Gilbert ns Merrie. Snaeth:. Joe Byrd . . noes pege bee Peter: ghar wehin : Sidney: pe seceeeee! John Fiedler The Store. Owner esses oy Al Lewis: The. tor . idescese Fred Stewart, Emma ..-....i.... ‘..e-+, Philippa: Revans. Kafritz teas ae peck Jane. Buchanan ‘ In “The World of Henry Orient om ‘ the first feature to be made ‘by. the indie Pan Aris Co., United. Artists | has .4 picture ‘with | ‘geross. the: -board appeal, strong. for both fam-{' -jly trade. andhipper film comedy audiences.. The. Peter Sellers star| rer also. serves to’ introduce: two | promising young: femme vnerform-. ers, .Tippy.-Walker. and Merrie Spaeth, ‘both of ‘whom. make’ impressive. debuts, especially. Miss Walker. Additional tine. perform: anees' and. some bright direction |} by’ George Roy. Hill mark: the pie for hefty. boxoffice « contention: all ; around. 4 Producer. Jerome. ‘Hellman ‘gui id-:} ‘ed_ this. production ‘through many. harrowing. days as an all-New York]. _ try. Despite the ‘problems, which} ‘included .éraft’ union’ hassles: inei| dent to being. the first: film ‘ever }:.: lensed ‘in _ ‘its’ entirety : at. Michael | ‘Myerberg’s .Long Island’. Studs, | as well as scheduling. problerps: in-} volving .Seller’s ofher: commit-} ments... “Orient”: has. come off ‘an often-funny and. always’ fetching ‘production. on Nora | and ‘Nunnally Johnspn's screenvlay.. based..on. Mrs.. John|W son’s’ novel, deals with the advenart. tures. of two young schoolgizls in Manhattan and. their infatuation with. a nutty avant. garde. pianist |~ “named Henry Orient (Sellers): One of the-girls, played by ‘Miss Walk| : er, is. the : daughter of: ‘wealthy parents who-spend. most. of their | time galavanting around the-world | while. leaving. their ‘Offspring to | live with -another family: She is _ given to wild. flights. of: ‘fancy ‘and. ~ her -imagination: is what . first ‘drums up the. crush: on. Orient: At a ritzy-eastside private school she befriends a more stable. youngster; Miss Svaeth, who is‘ captivated by ‘her pal’s.. vicarious:iand actual. adventures .and : the: two. ‘become. best friends. Pic ‘traces the duo in. their often: | relentless: pursuit. of Orient “whose. talent: at the piano. is less than distinctive but whose ardor for ladies, especially. married ones;bounded. The young femmes’ soon ‘dévelop the ‘knack of-showing up | constantly at just" thewrong ‘time. ‘for’. Orient, providing the ‘spring-. “board. for. several very funny bits of broad comic vlaying’ bySellers:. He turns in: a skillful performance | as the ‘vain: vet cowardly: “lover,” coming. “UD:. with a Jhifty display” -of 4 virtuosity. . | Miss Walker muakes. quite. -an. impressive debut. ‘creating: awild yet ‘sympathetic’. character.’ She’ dem-. onstrates a: flair for both comedy: and drama: andevokes: consider| able . warmth. and. ‘vivacious. per¢ sonality on the: screen; As. her-| “chum, Miss Spaeth also: contributes. admirably in-a less.flashy role as}: the more down to earth of the two. She toe disvlays intuitive feeling snd spirit, which:.makes her -pie. -Jebut : likewise strong. ‘ Although it is. primarily” the * girls” picture. (probably the first time anvone. has “stolen”. a pic “from. Sellers,: several. ‘others. con-: .tribute fine. performances... As ‘Miss. Walker’s selfish mother, Angela | Lansbury delivers. skillfully. She: is the epitome. of: the. dominating | wealthy wife; who. suddenly. ‘dis| covers -her daughter: after. years. of ignoring her, . Misinterperting ‘the |. youngster’s crush on. Orient, MomTy ends up having an affair with ‘the pianist' while trying .to -clear. the matter’. up, all. .of ‘which ‘ulti|. ‘mately leads to “her losing * ‘both | daughter and’ husband: . Latter. is: played by Tom Bosley .who lends ‘warmth and .sincerity to his new| -found. _Telationchip. with the’ neg lected. daughter. =. Paula Prentiss overplays as. an Fn. REVIEWS | ‘is un-| cessively and: in .the. process. de ance. as Miss. -Spaeth’s.. divorced mother’ and. ‘cafe sock singer: Ribi ments ‘as. Miss.'Thaxter’s pal.. “Hill has. directed ‘the film. with: a: smooth, ‘even flow, nicely’ ‘balancing the moments _of' crisis: in the girls’ lives with. the high comedy. of the-j. Sellérs character.’ ‘He has.come up: | with: some clever’ directorial ideas | whieh’ he... skillfully employed. to give. ‘the picture: a successful style. and warm ‘spirit. “Photography They have -photographed.some: ex cellent: Gotham color .scenery -and ‘| contributed substantially .to the; film's atmosphere and polish... ‘There are some. Fough ‘spots in. Stuart | Gilmore’ s editing, the. cutting: ‘in ‘a couple: of. the more complicated: | scenes ‘not. matching ‘too: well. “But, overall, he ‘has: created a ‘well-cut print... Elmer ‘Bernstein’s score is: pleasant and. ‘effective. .: os | “Orient”. is.the Easter. attraction. ‘at Radio. City Music’ ‘Hall, N: and is: a: fitting presentation. fon the holiday ‘season there. “It: stands: to come: up with a substantial b:o. | showing. and. should. duplicate” ‘this performance when. .it goes. into. regular .release.. hationally in June. ‘The only” requirement . ‘will “be .a “earefully ‘designed | ad ‘campaign ‘which | ‘can. capitalize’ on both’ ifs: family and. more “sophisticated audience’ appeal. 7 Kali, . ‘Schioss Gripsiolm (Fhe. :-Gripsholm. Castle) (GERMAN-COLOR-CSCOPE) . wt ~ Berlin: ‘Mlaréh 102 Gioria | release of ‘Indepéndent.: (Georg: Richter ‘and Kurt: Hoffmana). production. Stars | Jana Brechowa;, ° Walter. . Giller, Hanns Lothar and Nadja Tiller. ~ Directed by “Kurt Hoffman.. Screenplay.’. Herbert: Reinecker, based on novel by Kurt Tucholsky;.. camera. -"(Eastmancolor), :Richard Angst; . music,' HansMartin Majewski; ‘sets,. Otto ‘Pischinger. At. GloriaPalast, West. Berlin, Running. time, 99° MINS. aydia : Jana Brechova + . Walter Giller ‘Hanns Lothar Nadja Tiller Agnes: ‘Windeck as fee ave eer ane Ae tes Karlchen raeeeteeeeste Teese Billie. ..:. aces ‘Frau Kremser eomaneceaieanan iGzipsholin,” ” ‘taken; ‘from a. ‘popu: Jar holiday. tale of the late (1935) Kurt ‘Tucholsky, ‘one. of ‘the most ‘prominent raconteurs’ ‘of Germany’ s pre Hitler | éra, . ‘may’: disappoint those. who « Tread and ‘fell in. love}. But | ‘leaving’ Tuchalsky. Out. of © the. gamie,. this: with: the © originz.. pie ‘proves. a. -pood piecé of. enter ‘tainment. for the. average. German: ‘film. ‘patron. Taking. into account. that “Gripshoim” has some. ‘special. ‘assets, for example -a ‘charming nw leading. lady: (riewto. German film, this -may Czech | Jana -Brechowa),: ‘ qualify: itself. for some export deals. ‘However; . much will. depend. On. a good dubbing job:. “re ‘This is the ‘second. film which object of orients: ‘amorous s inten=| | . tions. . She muggs. and: mutters ex| <1 feats much of “the .comic impact 4+ she is. building ‘to: in ‘many of the} Qsterwald has'some delightful: ‘mo: by Boris. ‘Kaufman | and ‘Arthur .J. -Ornitz. is firstrate. . : . ye . . tee . oe . . ‘., . cra a = . cam aamae . _ ss p 7 Crue = — ————— ° (COLOR). ‘romantic. romp around, Paree. a “Hollywood, “Mareh. 9... George ‘Axelrod production. Stars jiam Holden, -Audrey : Hepburn; Gregoire: ~ Aslan, . Ramond . Christian Duvallex, Thomas. Michel... (No | character .: namés.) Directed by Quine, with | Screenplay,’ ‘Axelrod;. camera’ (Technicol|’ i or);:' Charles: Lang. *Jr.; editor, Archie | Marshek; music;. Nelson: ‘Riddle; ass’t.. di [™s rch hol "64... “Running: Himes. 108. Mi "The : ‘Richard: Quine-George’. “Axel‘rod ‘production, ‘written: by: the lat: -ter and: directed’ -by. the «former, will have. to. rely: on’ the: popularity showing. ° But: the~ boxoffice battle “won't ‘easily be. won’ by ‘the. Para|: mount release. ' For at the: ‘tounda ‘tion. of: all this technical”. “sheen is. @ romantic. comedy. that,. ‘as’ scena-. rist Axelrod: himself © describes: the: ; Story -within a> story: that. weaves ‘through. the film, is ‘contrived, ut4. terlypreposterous and totally un‘motivated: Pe mallow-weight hokum is: concérned with: the, evolution of a’ romantic. ‘relationship’ between. ‘a. somewhat writer. (William: Holden): and his venchy .. wenchy:: ‘alsa’ known -as | Audrey © ‘Hephurn. ‘Their. affair . is more’ or’ léss:: ‘paralleled . in’ thé denly, having finished: his yarn, he concludes ‘his: career’ as“a: Holly parently in: ‘pursuit. of. That. Great Honest Movie Script. In The ‘Sky— couldn't ‘attain this. time. out. seems to be the. artificiality of. ‘the cased. scattered . throughout the picture. ‘cerned. with. the .story and: settles: ‘darting and” dancing: across ‘the screen: 2... Prettiest ‘image by far. ‘is Miss -gerated. curve. Holden handles his give _a-lot more “than they. shave by Gregoire -Aslan,.Ramond. Bus“sieres; ‘Christian; “Duvallex and Thomas. :Michel. ‘Chipping | in. ex ‘tended, smaller bits in. the’ same. vein. by Paris When. {t Sizzles | Glimorously mounted and cast . scenes. Nonetheless she: does ‘de-| but otherwise undistinguished ‘ fliver. some disarming bits. from.|’.| _ time ‘to time... Phyllis .Thaxter pro-|" | vides’ 2 fine and: simple P. erform4 Paramount: release: of. "Richard. Giuine Bussieres, : rector, Paul Feyder. ‘Reviewed at. ‘MINS, paris. Whe’ Tt Sizzles” fizzles. of. its ‘stars’ and:. the. glamor. and. richness | of ‘its ‘production. values: ' to make ay respectable . éommercial | . | principal character. ‘No such -mys Axelrod’s. ‘108-minutes of fnarsh‘tery. pervades. this. version: Finney | Tessie the Typist,.an.-adorable ; Gi-. creative ramblings of Holden:s|the young heroine. all: too. abruptly mind as he dreams up an artificial loak-and-dagger . screenplay: Sud-1|: senses there’s ‘something .amiss ‘in (as. if Suddenly Last | ; realizes -he loves ‘Miss’. -Hepburn,.} wood hack and:sefs offwith. her ap-. the: one, evidently, . that Axelrod. “The -basic error. in. this. film 7 shell in which the takeoffs are en-: ‘In. other words, the -supposedly . “realistic” situation i is syn-.| thetic, so that the audience is never enabled to. anchor ‘itself between: -theimaginative. flights: “of fancy | performances. Finney, in ‘the role. ‘played:. so’ well. by Robert: Mont|. -gomery: 27 years. ago, is fascinating ‘Pretty soon one ceéasés to -be-con-{. ¥ inventive, stimulating portrayal: by £7 “y.. for. . “watching. the’ pretty images ‘thunder is often. ‘stolen by Mona | Washbourne’s* masterful’ ‘delinea| tion: of the lonely “invalid”. who ‘Hepburn, 2. refreshingly individual: ‘creature: in . this’ era ‘of the” exag|. ‘her as -‘‘mother,” Miss. ‘Washbourne “creates an indelible’ image. Susan. | hire. i le and: charmini gotten... Satisfactory performances |", Hamps ire is fragile and-¢ g. -of .a-minor ‘nature. are dispatched. assignment : ‘eommiendably... Bot h. | maiden: and Sheila Hancock. who. Finney. . ‘uncredited cameos: are} Tony Curtis and NoelCoward, ‘with. _abrupt cuts: and. transitions, often Kurt. Hoffmann, “of: “Aren't. “We! Mel Ferrer and Marlene. ‘Dietrich. “Wonderful” ‘prominence, directed | The. singing voices: of Fred Astaire’ and ‘produced via his. (and: Georg’|:and Frank. Sinatra are heard, form-: with telling effect. The picture. hag. Richter’s)-. ‘Independent ‘Film. -It cost ‘about. $325,000, ‘While ‘in the: ‘it. .WaSa. young. Berlin: ‘original | couple in leve . back. .in “’20’s who. ‘} spend their ‘holidays inthe. famous: | Swedish castle. of _Gripsholm, it’s |: | now. a ‘Hamburg ‘twosome of 1963. The two,..Walter Giller and Jana! Brechowa,. flirt,.quarrel: and. “poke: fun at. each. other: Eventually ‘Gil‘ler’s. friend, Hanns xLothar; shows. ‘up in the. north: ‘and flirts with the -girl-. and: «vice-versa, . Eventually the girl's: friend, Nadja Tiller, joins the. trio ‘and’ flirts: (and: vice :versa) | with: Giller. tee os Many. of Tucholsky’s phrases and. dialog* sequences hayé been saved. Oddly... énough; this: is: both’: the: film’s: ‘drawback’ and ~ adyantage: |.::: ‘Much that-is ‘said: -sounds Strange}. and. often. even. has -a. false. ring. |. _ But at: the. same time ‘it’s cute and}. °° amusing dialog. | “Tucholsky--. ‘was.a master of ‘the word .and wordplay: The. big question persists as” to| whether such can ‘be adequately’ 7 translated... ‘The: acting. is: both’ pro ‘anid ’.con. fe ; ‘Jana Brechowa’s works is the ‘best. of the. film.’ She’s' a unique: personality and easy te-watch. Walter Giller is. sympathetic and has’ ‘many | nice moments. Hanns Lothar is ex-! ‘cellent while ‘Nadja Tiller seems.a miscast.: A’ special. word ‘of. praise goes to Richard: Angst’ for his fine'l. lensing. In fact, the pic is a beéauti-} ful. bit. of publicity. for. tourism in Sweden. Hans. _ er in-a chorus. of “That Face,” Jatter’ “singing one ‘line -of a tune: in. a. parody. of main. titles that is ‘one of: the. more amusing . passages of the film, 2°... backed up by Charles Lang Jr.’s ‘editing. and. Nelson: Riddle’s flayor‘ful. score. Miss Hepburn’s | “wardrobe and: perfume” are’ credited’ to ‘Hubert de. Givenchy. © “The ward ‘point: This reviewer. ‘couldn't’ smell. ‘the perfume, only. t the Picture. | ae ror “Tube, “Night Must Fall: | Fiashy. but somewhat Spotty ... Femakeof thriller. from the. thirties. B.o. possibilities | may. ) nee on selling ingenuity. . “:Hollywoad, March: 12. . ‘Metio . ‘release of Karel Reisz-Albert Finney. ‘production, . ' Stars Finney:, features. Mona Washbourne, ‘Susan. Hampshire, -Sheila Hancock. -Others: Michael -Medwin, Joe Gladwin, Martin Wylideck, John:.Gill.: (No_ character from lyn. Williams”: plays. --¢ Freddie. Francis; editor, Philip’ ikel: music,.Ron Grainer. Reviewed: at studio, March. 12,: "64. ‘Running time,’ 3 MIN | ‘photographed, this British-manu Mactured . reproduction. (OF: “Metro 's: :been_ strikingly photographed by. | by editor Philip: Barnikel‘and: reinforced with a. deliciously. sinister score. by Ron Grainer. * Quine’s ‘slick, “breezy direction. ts |, sia a -avile,. eolorful photography . (some. nifty views of -noor, over-exploited: Paree),. Jean D’Eaubonne’s elegant | -sets,. Archie: ‘Marshek’s: “expressive | : Albany | Incorporations oH Ine. {Probe is‘ néat .and: functional, ‘but. unexciting from a. -fashion -stand .. }sentative Inc. ‘has been authorized | ie conduct ‘a motion picture, the| -atrical and. ‘amusement business. in. -|+New.:York.. Capital. ‘stock consists “of 200 shares, no par value. Arthur AS ‘Klein. was. filing © attorney. at Albany, !mames.) Screenplay, Clive -Exton;adapted. ; ‘| authorized. to ‘conduct. a. business: 7 |+ductions and _ _amusements; . “|New. ‘York offices. . Artfully composed and ‘strikingly jing. attorneys at Albany. © 1937 shock-suspense thriller could, | -. if perceptively marketed, .generate | '. . [a ‘respectable. boxoffice | . Showing. Although the new Metro version | ° lacks .. the’ Yestraint, subtlety of its 27-year-old: ‘forerun|." ‘|ner, if makeés.up, to some degree,-| ‘in ‘cinematic flamboyance_ what. ‘it Jacks in ‘dramatic tidiness’ and con: viction. — The key is Albert. ‘Finney, ‘current § fair haired boy. of international filmdom ‘via. “Tom Jones.” .His _per| formance .as the cunning: madman. . Jis vivid and: explosive, and. it might: not be too far from wrong. to. sup-:! pose that the: entire: project. may _Exton: around. . the ‘skeleton -of.} Joe Emlyn Williams’ . ency. to bully. the. ample, “some. “doubt : little bag ‘carried: around by the} ‘wields © -his’ axe in: ‘the. very first. scene; and much. is. made. thereafter “of his relationship: with: the result: broken down,. middleagedscreen|. -antly independent. head. When the. bizarre tale arrives at. its. ‘eritival scenarist.. Exton doesn’t pause to: explain the odd deduc phases, tions and. behavior. of sonie of the. -central :. characters. For ‘example,. and seemingly. ‘unaccountably the. house Summer, Olivia knew there -was. something evil,’ ete: ‘etc:):. Not ‘only that, ‘but. when: she returns to find heads ‘have: rolled again she has ‘the ‘audacity (and . downright lack. of good Sense, it seemed: to. this | reviewer). to confront and tame the. murderer... execution *. and .a. batch of tangy. to. watch as. his dispésitions shift with. maniacal. rootlessness. It’s an: a gifted actor. Yet Finney’s thespic becomes. his. victim. In-one brief, flickering « passage, -in which . she’ hesitantly ‘suggests he can: refer to : the: “astonishingly. intrepid | spirited as.-a rather : pathetic maid has . -been. compromised: “by: Reisz’ s: ~pereeptive, ‘¥azzle-dazzle. direction... features. * dramatically. with images of one scene. overlap-Ping into the audio of the next — Freddie Francis, arrestingly® ki Tube. Robert ‘Bernard Preductions “Benjamin ’ Distributing Management. Repre “PM Film Editorial Service. The: lhas been formed ‘to: conduct : busi-. mess in ‘New York, with « capital {stock of200 shares, n0. par. value. : directed. by Reisz, | Max -L‘Halpern was..the attor ney recording: the: certificate. cat. Albany. © . Ari: Camera Pix : ‘Ine. has been. in. motion pictures, theatrical. prowith Capital ‘stock. consists. of: 200. shares, . NO -par. value. .Spring-& Mayer’ v were fil ‘Wednesiay, ich 18,3 1966. -¢larity ‘and { to” the: commercial. ‘strongbox, at least in this: country, |" original ‘Stage ar ‘play. There’s also:'a jarring tend-| imagination | rather. than just tease .it: For .ex| formerly |" ‘existed as to: the contents: of ‘the | That : these ‘story. ‘Japses: ‘and | irregularities | seem less than dras| tie is .a ‘tribute to the dazzling. -pendable. as ever... ‘the cast: does workmanlike jobs 1 when :. their ‘dialog enters . 4q ‘realms. of ‘second-hand. philosophy.” _ “has. been ‘authorized ‘to con| Among-the Jesser roles, Carole” duct ‘a motion picture ‘business in. ‘New York. : “Capital. ‘stock: ‘is *600‘shares,. $100 par value. Hurwitz: was" filing. -attorney at. Albany. ‘locally ‘pop. Vocal ° _Broup, ‘Searchers. a Saturday “Night. ont le (BRITISH) | uo nO Poorly. ‘constructed pie ‘with :* some reasonable thesping and socked | by tawdry predictable” “situations ", and weak dialog; okay as dual ‘ directorial’: talent os er. ‘for ‘undiscerningaudiences. oe, "London; March 10. as “Compton Cameo‘release. of a (Robert an “Hartford-Davis) Michael. er,. ‘Tenser. .Tekli _ production: . ‘Heather ‘Sears, Bernard Lee, . Erica Rom.-. ‘berg. John Bonney,. David Lodge. | Nigel ‘Greene, ‘Francesca Annis, -Colin: Camp. ‘bell,. ‘Inigo. Jackson, Derek Bond, “Patsy; ‘Rowlands, Searchers: Directed by. Robert, . ; Hartford-Davis... Scregnplay,. Donald ‘and’ Derek Ford; ~:camera,. Peter Newbrook; musie¢, = Robert © Richards:' editor, Alastair have’ germinated ‘out of his desire | Mcintyre. At Rialto,” ‘London. : Running. to tackle ‘the. character. He did: it | ime. 96. MINS... Sear . Pen ° “q vesseate ~ Heathér: 8 should. be noted, -eo-produce . the | Hudson. : 523: ies ‘Bernard Lee __ ventire. with Karel, Reisz, who also Wanda ... +0: 2'..3. .+# Erica Romberg. | Lee -...8085 .-;-. dohn. Bonney: § directed. . , JAMIE ic ee cece sce eseeColin. Campbell: Vagueness in key’ dramatic june or ane ripieisrrercres wie hei | tures: hampers. the ‘new version, Marlene evouleaeeeen "“Caroitine ylontiner a4 rlene .. .: Vera = constructed’ ‘by: scenarist ” Clive. Club: ‘Manager = nt pee David Bene : a Le eee stew ee hee eee eave Lpipsebedesees vi Baty (cece cele le eee ‘Wendy. Newton. § Barman °........ woivercce Barry -Lanedon| Paul written eres centres Derek Bond... og! “Saturday Robert. : Hartford ‘Davis: -issound . director, but: : ‘dialog: and predictable «situations. © There. are. some: good ‘glimpses | -of ‘thesping, aiid:lecales are. satisfactorily: presented. co a fair omnibus; dualer’ for not’. too demanding audiences.. : Y, hours’ . shore leave:. and .the film depicts: their’. brief ‘adventures. . and-guzzle. routine palls.. “The .in-” 4 cidents barely touch ‘each * other’. | except. in: the: ‘most superficial way.” 3 ‘Hunter’. man “business “partner”: . his: regular London dockside: popsy.. Jackson) -: another*. (Inigo — young. pal gets. involved. with ‘a ‘young: girl.-for ‘whom, he jumps... § ship. to Marry. Jolin Bonney: is ~-§ ‘Ppicked“up by an incredible beatnik girl (Hesther Sears) and also. falls oe p | in love somewhat incredibly. None; of ‘these incidents provides'-ultra_ bite or. excitement..though the: Bernard Lee-Erica. Romberg black-:: *. ‘Inailing..affair ‘has .a mildly. neat twist. :: Campbell. and Miss -. Annis provide:a.few moments of genuine ‘and likeable wistfulness and the’ . lark between: Miss: Se: ATS pnd. Ben-g ney..has -a satirical. air . which’ uns. “ff fortunately’ ‘beeomes over. preten| Hous. _ a Lodge’ and: Lee aré as solidly. de-. Remainder. of: against heavy odds. Worst ‘anec-. ; dotfe is -also,. regrettably, the .Jong-: est, that in which’ Jackson. ‘makes~ -.§ ‘a fool. of himself in the drinking. § celub.. ‘The_seriptwriters .throw no:: | ‘new light on a.situation ‘in. which. | many” ‘suckers. have. found “them"| Selves, and: in. the tavern and.club { . | scenes the: dialog rarely rises high= an er. than this sample:. “J: didn’t: set your: name,” : “No, I didn’t throw: : | it.” ‘The ‘Brothers Ford screenplay. ll writers are’ also. -woolly. and adrift. "3 the Mortimer and Vera Day stand out as cheap ‘nightclub come-on. girls. ‘Nigel Green, as. .an whiskey-swig-: ging tar, ‘is éffective, though. hardly necessary. to the: action: | The: varie ous. London locales .are conscien-* § tiously : adequate’ and: Peter ‘New| a brook’s: camerawork -is “okay. :" A’ selling . point ‘ among younger ‘pa-: trons. is the appearance. ‘as. pub ~..; entertainers. of “the popular and | The. _ ” Hartford-Davis. ‘has done a. rou: tine. but uninspired job.as director . and. producer. Perhaps: ‘the’ great_ est disappointment in the film is’: the appearance of Miss Sears, after ‘a longish layoff, ‘in:-a. rote which. .. gives poor scope for. her. talent: o Rich, ‘Polly “Adler’s ‘filmed -autobiog,. : “A House Is Not A. Home;’ ”? to carry: a / $1,000,000 budget, according ° to. Joseph. .E, Levine, producing . film © ‘in association. ‘with*-Clarence : Greene and. Russell Rousefor Paramount release, Lota Tony. ‘Features. | * Freddie: Mills =. ge... Night Out” has‘fallen apart mainly: J because. of. poor, undistinguished. “But the four‘or-— { five: situations are. only. thinly . in-. -terlocked,. ‘and. the. result. adds up. * "Several ‘sailors in the Merchant: wd Navy descend ‘on. London: with 15.:° ~| Since. most: ‘of the folks involved | | are. concerned mainly with the’ de| lights of damés and drink, the re-4 sults are predictable and: the. gals: Astute: business. ‘Man: “George ee (Bernard Lee) -turns the .. tables’ on’ a ‘blackmailing . ‘dame as (Erica Romberg): and her. ‘cameras | | ‘seaman "| David ‘Lodge makes -.a beeline for..-'% and spends ‘the 15 hours. with her; . .§ “gets. a -erocked: .and. clipped In a sleazy. _ Soho drinking club:while his. naive ::°