Variety (June 1942)

Wednesday, June 8, 1942 FILM RETIEWS Your Apple Pie/ The Harry James arrangements add much to the musi- cal side of the ptetare. . Story opens with James and his orch, Andrews Staterfc Foran and Joe E. £ewia as entertainers In a night club After several numbers there^ the leader and Ms gang are conven- iently moved to an army camp as recruits where a USO theatre allows lor further musical displays. Very slifiht story thread puts Foran In the role of a privileged character against the army rules and regulations, who gets the right slant at the finish after e falls hard lor Jennifer Holt, niece of a retired .army officer. Finale is a patriotic inarch' for flag-waving eSect. Director Edward Cline makes fuU use of broad comedy interludes which, Blthough obviously dragged in, carry the footage between musical numbers in more than moderate fashion. Slapstick romancing be- tween Shemp Howard and elongated wiry Wlpkes-highlights the comedy side, witii Joe E. Lewis—despite his capabilities on cafe floors—lost in the background throughout Little Susan Levine (Tagalong) is on briefly for some deadpanning and mis- chievous kid antics. James' trumpeting, his unusual and popular brand of arrangements, and orchestral selections are tops for the swing clientele. Andrews Sisters de- liver in their regular expert style, being provided with several cinch hit tunes—two of which have already proven themselves prior to picture release. Helen Forrest, vocalist with the James band, gets things away to a bright musical start with 'You Iilade Me Love You,' and appears later to join up in a chorus with Foran on Trouble Tve Seen.' Lewis sings one, 'I Love the South.' Uni- versal's group of youngsters, the Jivln' Jacks and Jills, are on for one last dance ensemble. Foran will eventually get a chance in a topgrade fllmtislcal for maxi- mimi display of his singing abilities. After elgnt years around Hollywood, he's stiU awaiting that opportunity. Jennifer Holt, although submerged by the musieal end, shows person- ality for more promment castings in the. future. Walt." The Magnificent Dope . Hollywood, May 29. 20th Century-Fox relean of WlUI»Tn Perl bers producUon. Stan HeiiT7 Fonda, Lynn Barl, Don Amecha; (entorea E. B. Uorton, aeorve Barbler. Directed by Walter Lanv. Screenplay by Oeorge Seaton; original by Joiaph Schranki camera, Feverell Marley; editor, Barbara.- UcLean. Tradeabown In Ii.A. May 28, '42. Ronslnc time. M VIMS. Tad Page ..i Henry Fonda Claire Harris ; Lynn Barl Dwlitht Dttwaon ..Don Amectae Horace Hunter .. .Edward Everett Horton Barker .....George Barbler Messenger ..: Frank Orth Secretary Roseanne Murray Ssdie Kitty McHugb Jenny Marietta Canty Albert Gowdy .: Hobart CaVanaugh Cbarlla 'Hal K. Davson Vim. Honter Joeepblne Whittell Ftt* Bngin< Salesman Arthur LOR Reporter • ■ Chick Chandler Peters Tanl Stanton Secretary Claire puBrey Hr. Relndel William Davidson Mitchell Harry Hayden Carson Pierre Watkin The Magnlflcent Dope' is a suffi- ciently-amusing comedy-drama to carry through the summer bookings for moderate biz. With Henry FondarLynn Barl and Don Ameche topUnlng, picture has marquee volt- age for bllltopping position' In the regular runs. Story injects a-few new twists to 'the familiar tale of a backwoods hick- who outwits the city sllckzrs In the big town—although in this instance he converts the metropolitanltes to a carefree and relaxed philosophy of living. When Ameclie finds bis success sJiool fading, secretary Lynn Barl I suggests a radio contest to find the biggest failure in the coiutry, 'with winner^ to take the success course lor future publicity plug for the school, ' Fom^a, a bumpkin from Maine' wins : 1 proceeds to convert the city folk o his bucolic mode of life—directly opposed to the driving and aggressive approach taught by Ameche. Although Miss Barl is en- gaged to Ameche, she falls for Fonda —as do many others who conie in contact with him during his stay around New York. He sticks arouind to sell Ufe insurance, knocking off a big policy of. -n oft-rejected appll' cant by giving him a relaxer Heat ment prio^to the medical examina' tion. Fee gives him enough coin to buy a fire-engine for the home town, and ride back with the girl, while A.:ieche switches his school over to exposition of the relax method learned from the hick. Miss Bar! highlights the proceed- ings with a fine performance as the secretary, while both Fonda and Ameche groove solidly into their respiective 'roles. Edward Everett Horton and George-Barbler add some comedy in brief sequences. Script by George Seaton is com- pactly set up, with accent on light- ness throughout. Walter Lang turns In a good job of direction, keeping things moving at a consistent pace. Photography by Peverell Marley Is topnotch. Walt. It Happened in Flatbtuh . Hollywood, May 38. aoth Century-Fox release ot Walter Mo- laoo. DredDetlan. fitan Lloyd Molan, Canl* Landli. DIncted br Bay MeCaray. Orlglaal aoreanplay. by Harold Bndunaa and Lee Loeb; camera, Charles ClaAe; editor, J. Watson Webb. Ttadeabairn In L. A. May 2T, '42. Running time, 80 iStSB. Fraak MaguUe Lloyd Nolan Katbryn Baker Carole Landls Mrs. McAvoy Sara Allgood Bam Sloan..' William Fiawley Danny Mitchell-. '.Robert Armstrong Mrs. Maguiro Jane Darwell Roy Anderson George Holmes Squint Scottr Beckett Walter Rogers Joseph Allen, Jr. Shaunnessy James Bnrke Magnlre Roger Jmhot O'DoQl Matt McHugti Scott LeRoy Mason O'Hare Pat Flaherty Stevenson Dale Van SIckel Harding John Burger Judge..., .' Jed Prouty Collins Robert Homans Mrs. Collins ....Mary Gordon ly spotted as the girl, a philatelist who follows the letter to the small town to get the rare stamp—and -winds up acquiring a husband. Spencer Charters, Stanley Andrews, wQUam BakewelL Emma Dunn and Jeff Corey add solid supporting roles. Harold Schuster does a fair direct- ing job, considering the static and over-dialog script provided.' Picture is a moderate budget setup, without any elaborate sets to nm up the costs. Walt 'It Happened in Flatbush' Is a drama. woven aroimd baseball—> specifically the exploits, of the Brook- lyn Dodgers and the rabid enthus- iasm of the ball fans in that city. Because of its localized flavor, the Brooklyn audiences will give the pic- ture a big play, but it's just another dual supporter for- the rest of the bookings. Ever since Kalem produced the first two-reel special with John Mc- Graw and the battling Giants in 1912, studios have been tiying to make a standout baseball picture—generally with minor entertainment results. Seems the heat of a pennant battle generates plenfy of public attention at. the time, but dulls .in Interest when reenacted later on the screen. That seems to be the case here. The dramatic tempo Is fairly entertaining in itself, untu the yam gets out on the field, and then It dips and sags —despite the inclusion of some good baseball shots, both staged and clipped from the newsreel files. Lloyd Nolan, former Brooklyn star who was drummed off the club eight years before, due to an error in a crucial game, is dug up in the sticks by elderly Sara Allgood, and brought back to manage the club. As he takes command, the owner dies, -and Nolan has to battle with both the players to make them fight through to a pennant; and the heirs who have no interest in baseball beyond the financial end. He whips the team into 'winning stride, and romances Carole Landis successfully to arouse her interest in the club as major stockholder. Team ' cracks .under strain of the pennant race, 'with play- ers signing petition for manager re- Slacement (similar to the Cleveland icldent), but Nolan refuses to quit and gathers the team together again for the final 'dash and crucial game. ' Nolan displays a topnotch perform- ance in the role of ,the manager, while Miss Landis does well- with her role of the socialite who acquires stock in the club. William Frawley dldts as the business manager, while Robert Armstrong provides menace as a sports writer continually heckling Nolan. Sara Allgood is just that as the femme clubowner. Good support is pro'vided by Jane Darwell, George Holmes, Scotfy Beckett James Burke and Matt McHugh. Baseball background Is bigleague, with numerous clips of the Flatbush ballpark used to interweave with staged action. Ray McCarey injects the full flavor of baseball into the picture, despite the fact that the overall does not quite jell as more than moderate entertainment for the baseball-minded. Walt THE BIG SHOT Warner production and release. Stars Humphrey Bogart; (caturcs Irene Manning, Richard Travis. Susan Peters, Stanley Ridges. Directed by I^ewls Seller, Original screenplay, Bertram MlUhauser, Ahem Fln- kel, Daniel Fuctis: camera, Sid HIckox: editor. Jaok Kllllfer. Tradeshown In New Tork, June 1. '42. Running time, 82 SUNS, Duke Berne Humphrey Bogart Lonia Fleming Irene Manning Georse Andirson Richard Travis Ruth Carter Susan Peters Martin Fleming Stanley Rlilges Warden.Booth Elinor 'Watson Dancer...^ Cbick Chandler' FVenchy Joseph Downing Sandor .- Uoirard da Sllva 'Quinto; Murray Alpep Faye Roland Drew Tlm...« John Rldgely Toohey Joseph King Judge John Hamilton Mrs. Booth Virginia Orlssac Sarto William Edmunds Mrs. MIggs Virginia Sale Kat Ken Crrlsty Rusty Wallace Scott Not Too Far Away Hollywood, June 2. Edward Dmytryk drew the direc- tor chore on 'Seven Miles From Al- catraz,' gangster stoiy, at RKO. Albert S. Rogell, originally as- signed to the job, pulled out because of a prior commitment The Postman Didn't Ring Hollywood, May 29. 20lh Century-Fox release o( Ralph Die- trich production. Stars Richard Travis, Brenda Joyce. Directed by Harold Schuster. Original by Mortimer Braus; screenplay, Braus and Leon Ware; camera, Joseph Mac- Donald; editor, Nick DeMagglo. Trade, shown In L. A. May 28, '42. Running time, es MINS. I Daniel Carter....I Richard Travis Julie Martin Br«nda Joyce Judge Ben Holt Spencer Charters Postal Inspector Brennon. .Stanley Ahdrews Robert Harwood, Jr William Bakewell Martha Carter Emma Dunn Silas Harwood Joseph Cawthome Judge Barrlngton Oscar CShea Robert .Harwood, Sr Ervllte Alderson Harwood Qrocn...^ Jeff Corey Prosecutor Frank tf. Thomas Mr. Slade Will Wright Marjorle Betty Jean Halney Catherine Vandewater Ethel Orlffles Ja'son Peters Henry Roquemore Helen Allen Mary Servoss 'The Postman Didn't Ring' is fairly entertaining programmer which lacks strength in basic material to raise it above fair program support- ing fare for the secondary and pro- gram bookings. ' A half. century after a mail rob- bery, one of the sacks is recovered in an attic. After detailing briefly the effects of two of the old letters on persons originally addressed, story follows the course of a third missive to a crossroads settlement There, Richard Travis runs the general store, extends credit to the neighbor- ing farmers, but finds difficiuty in getting much credit from the lone bank in the nearby town. Faded letter, however, originally addressed to his father, makes him the possessor of an original stock certificate in the bank, now worth a fortune.- Result is obvious, a battle with the family controlling the bank, extension of credits to the impecunious farmers, and eventual success of Travis in court Travis carries himself well in the lead spot and shows promise for fur- ther grooming. Brenda Joyce is neat- Wings for the Eagle 'Warner Bros, relunee of liobert ' Lord production. Features Ann Sheridan. Denntu Monrau. Jack Carson, George Tobias. Dl- r«cted hy Lloyd Bacon. Original scneiiplaar b7 Byron Morgan, B. B. Orbow; additional dlaloff by Richard Macaulny; CaTnem. Tony Qaudlo; editor, Owen Marks; dialog director. HuKh CummlnRa; special cffecte. Byron Haskln. H. F. Kobnekamp; mu»[r. Frederick Hollonder. directed by Leo F. Forbateln. TradeBhown In N. Y., June 1, '42. Rannlnff time. 65 mlna. Roma Maple Ann Sheridan Corky Jones Dennh Morgan Brad Maple Jack Cnr.Hon Jake HanBo George Tohlae Pete Hanso Ruescll Arms Gil Borden...; Don DcFore Tom "Cyclone" Shaw Torn Fadilen Johnson John Rldgely Stark Frank Wilcox Personnel Mnn George Meeker Miss Bhxter Fay Helm Midget Billy Curtis Policeman Emory Pamell Motorcycle Officer....... Edgar Dcarlng SPY SHIP WarAers production nnd release. Featui-e* Craig Stevens, Irene JIonnlnK. Marls Wrix- on, Michael .Ames, Peter Whitney, Directed br B. Reaves Bascn. Screenplay, Robert B. Kent, from novel by Oeorse Dyer; cam- era, Harrr Newmnnn; editor. James 0\h- bon, I'rRdcahon-n In N. Y., May 30. '42, Runnlnc time. 62 .MINS. Ward Preocott Cinlg Stevens Pamela Mitchell ..Irene Manning Sue Mitchell Marls Wrixon Gordon Morrel Michael Ames dinner ....Peter Whitney Brnlc Haskell John Maxwell Mnrtln Osier WlUlnm Forreet Nils Thorson Uolnnil Drew Paul George Meeker Hnrry Mitchell Oeorge Irving Bums Frank Ferguson Drake Olaf Uytten Inspector Bond Jack Mower Hnru Keye Luke Conventional type gangster metier, pre-war formula, destined for dual- bill support spotting. Humphrey Bogart, for exploitation values, will help get it by in the subsequents. Story is trite, long-winded and un- imaginative. Lewis Seiler has, how- ever, turned in an excellent job of direction, building and . sustaining suspense, in spots, with familiar ma- terial. Bogart comes through with a good^ albeit stereo, performance, makmg inane, obvious dialog con- vincing at times. ' Futility, the dominant recurring theme, and lack of sympathetic char- acterizations, militate against audi- ence interest. Yam opens in a prison hospital with Bogart, one-time big shot gangster; reciting the stoiy of his misdeeds, on deathbed. Flash- back method is employed to unfold narrative about three-time loser mixed up with girl who becomes wife of a criminal lawyer who mas- tenhlnds gang activities. When at- torney learns of wife's' connection with Bogart he purposely loses the ceae which sends former to pris6n for Ufe and simultaneously incrimi- nate an innocent youth who com- mitted perjury to earn coin to marry on.' Prison break, chase sequences and gunplay figure largely. Sequence where Bogart and girl who helps him make getaway try to establish an idyllic existence in a moimtain bide- a'Way, while he's tmder shadow of the chaiTf would best be eliminated. Irene Manning and Susan Peters, in the two top feminine assignments, do not photograph attractive^ here,.but camera work otherwise is standard. Afori. Thru Different Eyes Hollywood, May 28. 20th Century-Fox release o( Sot H. Wnrt- zel production. Features Frank Crttven, Mary Howard, June Walker, Donald Woods, Vivian Blaine, Oeorge Holmes, Jerome Cowan. Directed by Thomas Z. liorlnr. Original screenplay by Samuel G. Engel; camera, Charles Clarke; editor, Louis l,oeftler. Tnideshown In L, A., May 27, '43. Running Time, 87 SUNS. Steve Fettljohn I<rnnk Craven Constance Gardner Mary Howard Marvie June - Walker Ted Famsworth Donald Woods Sua Boardman Vivian Blaine Harry Beach George Holmes Jim Gardner Jerome Cowan Mott Charles- Lane Thomas- James Flavin Julia Ruth Warren Coroner Pat O'Malley Chaplain Selmer Jackson Dr. Whittler Charles D. Waldron Stu Johnson .....Irving Bacon This is a repeat use of same title tag on picture turned oiit by Fox in 1929. • It's an entirely different yarn, holding no semblance to the original except for the cutback technique em- §loyed to- get over a formula who- imit. Lacking marquee strength, and modestly budgeted, picture will groove as an okay program sup- porter In the regular runs. Story endeavors to detail the fact that, many times, circumstantial evidence wrongly convicts a man; and, in one Instance, the Intuition of a woman saved the Innopent person from hanging. It succeeds in that point—although the narrative is rather bumpy and obvious, and just carries footage tmtil the real mur- derer is imcovered. , Frank Craven, district attorney of the small county, tells the story to a law class in the local college. A man is murdered, and his young as- sistant is tried and convicted. But Craven's wife is not certain the law is right; and proceeds on a far- fetched campaign to uncover the gull^' part7, succeeding in a most over-thMtric climax. Frank Craven Is the narrator, pro- viding a relaxed and homey char- acterization, and gets standard sup- port from Mary Howard, Jime Walker, .Donald Woods, Vivian Blaine, George Holmes and Jerome Cowan. Screenplay by Samuel G. Engel develops along regulation whodunit lines, without too much siuprise generated for the audience, and Thomas Z. Loring directs in regulation style. Walt. Here is a. comedy-drama that probably comes closest to measuring up to the classification of being in- spirational, without ever becoming preachy. In some ways, 'Wings for the Eagle'.is an intimate closeup of the production front and what makes the vast airplane factories, geared ta° U. S. war effort tick. Yet the 'be- hind-the-scene' story of the factory front never gets away jrom the idea that -the screen is for entertainment, even if patriotism is sold inciden- tally. With Ann Sheridan and Den- nis Morgan both of whom have given excellent accoimt ot them- selves lately, in the leads, picture looks headed for profitable Ukings. Yam gives a new twist to •Uie draftee trying to escape 'via essen- tial defense work story. Morgan, as 'Corky' Jones, Is shown as a cocky youth who miakes the grade In the Lockheed Aircraft , plant while pat- ently trying to duck the draft. He's become so important as an essential cog in the vast factory that subse- quently he is rated an essential man in an essential defense plant. Pearl Harbor changes all-that and he's in the Army aviation before his plant boss knows about it Tied in with this rather simple plot is the story about Jake Hanso, patriotic Lockheed boss, who loses a job because he never obtained his citizenship papers. This offers the chance for deftly stressing the pa-' triotic angle as he finally takes fhe oath of allegiance, and is re-hired. Then th£re is the great teamwork between Jake and his son, a plant worker, who later gets his aviation commission and Is killed In the Philippines. 'Corky' promises to 'get' two Jap planes for old Jake—and sure enough, he does. This is an-anti- climax that seems a bit extraneous even if melodramatic. Romantic angle also is. different, having 'Corky' courting his former college pal's (Brad Maple), wife off and on while the ex-grid star alter- nately boUs or trades punches with the persistent suitor. It works out reasonably enough since the story has Brad Maple- in .the doghouse, with his wife disgusted with his laziness and stupidity. Ann Sheridan, as Roma Maple, his wife, fitmishes just the propte amount .of femme lure to an other- wise strictly factory yar^. It's the sort of role she does up brown. Mor- gan is the happy-go-lucky, draft- ducking 'Corky* Jones, who ulti- mately sees the» light after Pearl Harbor. Perfectly cast for a .part that could have been overdone one way or another. Jack Carson maked a plauslljle Brad Maple, George Tobias provides a clear-cut characterization of the patriotic alien, Jake Hanso. while his son, Pete, is crisply played by Russell Arms. Support is uniformly excel- lent even down to the midget «t the glane factory, role taken by Billy urtis. Lloyd Bacon.' has directed . with nice discrimination, never allowing his story to get out of hand. - Wear. 'Spy Ship,' reminiscent of early filmdom's fan':astic thrillers, does little, more than give a workout for Warners' lesser players. There are no names by which to sell the pic, and the story is oo hokey for any- thing but the lesser dual spots. Director B. Reaves Eason has gained a modicum of brisk pacing, but the story is too trlt& to be cred- ible for any other than puerile Intel- lects. Yarn ' pertains to the fifth' columnist movement in the United States up to Pearl Harbor, but there appears little that Pearl White and Ruth Roland passed up in their thrillers of 20 years ago. Of the cast,- only Irene Manning, a blonde looker, suggest^ future possi- bilities. Naka. ESCAPE FROM CRIME 'Warners production and releaee. Di- rected by D, Ross Lederman, Screenplay, Raymond L. Schrock, from story-by Danny Aheam; camera, Jamea Van Tree; editor, Doug Gould. Tradesbown In N. T„ Har 30, •K. Running time, SI MIN8. Red O'Hara Richard Travis Molly O'Hara r...Julia Bishop Convict Jackie C. Qlsason Cornell Frank.'Wilcox Slim Dugan Rex Williams Lieut. 'BIK' Malone Wade Boleler Reardon Charles Wilson Dude Merrill Paiil Fix Myrt ; Ruth Ford Ralterty ^ John Hamilton Belle Mason Ann Corcoran Warden KIrby Ben Xaggart Strictly for the kids on'the lower half of nabe duals. Not a naine to sell the pic, either. There's no pre- tense at the market for './hlch this crime meller is aimed; the situations, dialog and gunplay are only for the fingernail biters. Story deals, with a parolee who goes .straight getting a job with a picture rag es a photog, whose pro- fession he picked up as a hobby while in stir. There's a wife and baby concerned, too, the inevitable suspicious dick responsible for send- ing him up and the pardon that comes when the ex-con is respon- sible for roimding up his former gan|. I Richard Travis Indicates greater promise than this film allows him, as the ,photog-cbn, while Julie Bishop is attractive as the wife who waits for him. Wade Boteler, Charles Wilson and Paul Plx are notable in the support, but none is able to do much with the stereo- typed story. Naka. THE DAY WILL DAWN (BiBITISH-MADE) London, May 6. General Film Distributors release or Paul Soskin production. Stars Ralph Richard- ' son, Deborah Kerr, Hugh Williams, Grlf- mhs ' Jones. Directed by Harold French. Screenphiy, Terence Rattlgan, A. de Orun- wald- from original story by Frank Owen; camera, Cyril Knowles. At Leicester fguare thestre, Ixindon, Running Ume, tf^Iffood Ralph Rlchardaoo J«,fl •• Deborah Kerr Colin Metcalfe ..: Hugh Wllllama ?■!";'.•'■ "• ariaiths Jones W«"au Francis L. Sullivan Naval Attache .Rolond Cnlvir .FIntay Currlo McAllister Bernard Miles O'"' NIall HcGlnnls Ottin Sllzabetb Mann This Is a stirring chronology of early days of the war, slightly tinc- tured with romance, all calculated to engender a love of niothe^ cotmtiy for the allies and the nations which have suffered from Invasion by the Gennaus.' Basically factual, and an admirable film production, it is the strpngest'klnd of propaganaa. As such it promises enormous succ^ in' all the cotmtries battling totalitarian- Ism. The principal background Is 'Nbr- way, where an English journalist is sent, at the outbreak of war, b» foreign correspondent. . 'Refuming to London, when Norway , is over-run by Germans, with the aid of Quls- Imgs, he Is sent for by the War Office, which asks him to undertake a flying trip to the Norwegian fiords, with which he has become familiar, to guide the Royal Air Force to a camouflaged. U-boat base. Be is drcmped from a plane In a narachute, and with tha'ald of an old seaman, is able to signal fbe English fliers : who bomb the conceailed base and niake way'for the Commando-raids, just in time to save him Ix6m being shot as a spy and - enable him to ' bring back to England as his wife the daughter of the old fisherman, who Is shot while assisting htm. Scenes are vivid and ^e strong cast, ably augmented by a nmnber. , of the natives who were actually brought back to Edgland^rQm sucb a real-life experience. Is lnten«ely'ln> teresting. It is suspensive eptertaln- raent-utilizing the services of over 100 Dlayers. Heading the list are Ralph Richardson, Deborah Kerr, Hugh Williams and Gr' "Iths Jones' Supporting players include Oeorge Carney (who is not even program- med), Finlay Currie, Bernard Sfiles, Francis L. Sullivan, and Elizabeth .Mann. The minutest bits are handled by seasoned, competent players. The-Oslo harbor set Is the :..rgesf ever constructed In a Bi'ltlsh studio. Hi'hardson was granted special leave from the Fleet Air Arm to ap- pear in the earlier scenes, being out- standing np to time he's bumped off. Willlams'U tte hero ^nd MJs* Kerr ^^.J^^ioine. They're excellent along with the entire supporting cast. a- -^'^ The Corpge Vanishe* Monogram release of Sam Kntzman and Jack DIetz production: associate prodncer. Barney Sarw*y. Stars Beta Lugosl. Oil rected by Wallace Fox, Original story anil screenplajr by Harvey Gates, Sam Robins, Gerald Schnltxer; cam«ni. Art Reed; editor, Robert Golden. At Jletv York theatre M MiNtH" ' BXnnlDg tlm«; Dr. ^rens Beta Lngoel Pat Hunter .....Luaua Wallers Dr. Foster Tristram Coffin gO""'*" Elizabeth Busaell Minerva Drecal Keenan Kenneth Hsrlsn ^'""y vince Bamstt ..Joan Snrclay- Prank Moran i??J„ Angelo Roslto r.^sy , , Gwen Kenyon George Eldrldge xv.^ ^."'J murder mystery with all tlie cliches that usually accompany a second grade story of this kind. Oa the end of double bills it might In- terest youngsters, but It insiUts th« average Intelligence, Film's story deals with the sup» posed death of seven brides at th»^- (Continued on page 24)