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FRIDAY, JANUARY
1933.
TALKIE TALKS
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it comes to gowns, and she is an ye-full. Yes it is fiction, but it Is human, and I am slowly becoming a real admirer of the Bennett family. Strongly advised. (Queen's).
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"Peach O'Reno,"
If you like Wheeler and Woolsey you will want to see them in "Peach
WINIFRED SHOTTER CHARMS IN O'Reno," They are at their fun-
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"LOVE CONTRACT"
BRITISH ACTRESS BRILLIANT IN "MADAME RACKETEER."
uiest in this absurd concotton in the divorce colony: Peppy Zolma O'Neil (Mrs. Anthony Bushell) shares the feminine honours with cute Dorothy Lee. There are any amount of laughs, and the two comedians are given scope for a lot of nutty gaga, although, as is usual
could hardly be said to count.. The Old Dark House."
Constance Bennett Strong Role In "Bought." with all their pictures, the plot
and
The
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Lillian Bond.
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KING'S THEATRE. COMMENCING SUNDAY, 8th JANUARY.
The TRIAL of VIVIENNE WARE JOAN BENNETT
with reticence as the lawyer for the defence, while Alan' Dinehart 18. spectacularly dramatic as the prosecutor. Lilian Bond is dynamie as tho cast-off mistress, but' sho does not take away from the charm! of Joan Bennett, who is improving ss much as an actress that we for- got she was ever amateurish. You could not imagine Herbert Mundin and Maude Eburne being anything| but top-notchers, but the two who will give you whole-hearted amuse- ment are the broad-castors ·Zazu Pitts, the sob sister who givef daily accounts of what the prisoner is wearing, and "Skeata" Gallagher in an excellent imitation of Graham McNamee. Thanks to the director and the acting, throughout this her film is causing, she has decided, are receiving the highest praise
to do two more, with Edwin Burko for "Cynara." flashlly interesting court-room Įstory you feel the intense excite-whom, she saya, as adaptor of the "The Sign of the Cross," Para- ment as though you were part of story has helped her so much, mount's super special was rushed it all. Strongly advised (King's), her new Director. She, like Ruth over to England in order to open
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FOX PICTURE
Chatterton has choice of that and at Xmas time. "Cavalcade" was to the story.
open at $2 prices on Broadway on January.1.
Karen Morley and Charles Vidor, director, have announced their en- gagement.
Karen Morley.
Winifred Shotter, whom we have talents. Evalyn Knapp, Gertrude
This will be followed by a thriller. There is keen excitement at a Ball ween so delightfully portray the foll Messinger and John Breeden are to England's funniest comedians, the young people concerned, with from the story by J. B. Priestly and Game, a fine cast including Evalyn James Whale in Knapp and Lilian Bond. the little Lynn and Walls, has ever appeared the now-famous George Raft in a directed by to better advantage than she does subordinate role, but still, outstand-masterly manner. The whole cast London girl. Have not seen it yet, in "The Love Contract? It is an ing. Richard Beanett, as the hus-is practically British, with the but from accounts I read, they say
I'M TELLING YOU. ' with exquisite band, is overshadowed. From what exception of Melvyn Douglas and it is grand fun. artistic production, mounting and photography. Al-I read in the English press, they are Gloria Stuart. In "The Old Dark
By the byo, talking of fun, 1
Delighted to state that Fredric though the story is slight with all acclaiming Miss Skipworth as a House" we have, at last, a mystery action and comedy at times forced; triumph (At home the film is picture that does not depend upon hope the Queen'e put on "Speak March won the coveted Academy Sporting Widow). skeleton hands, disappearing bodies Easily for a revival. It is easily Award for his splendid work in there are several well-arted piquant called
one enter- When I say you would be foolish to and secret passages. The degenera one of the funniest comediek we Jekyll and Hyde," but as Wallace altuations, which keep
misa seeing this mean Ittion of an old family supplies the have had here, and this manage. Beery was only one vote behind, thine!.
horror theme for this logical, spion- ment in their well-founded belief and two votes must separate the Among her many accomplish. (King's).
to laugh winners, at least, a special prize didly acted story of a secret shame that the world wants .ments Miss Shotter we And, has
to Beery. Two parties of incongruously as-promise a new pair of funsters, was given also quite a pretty singing voice. As
You will be amazed at the trans-sorted travellers a soap Baron, Edna May Oliver and Hugh Her-wore deserved. Helen Hayes wins Antoinette, an attractive society girl who loses her money formation Studio D'Art has wrought chorus girl, a war-wrecked gentle-bert in "Laugh and Get Rich." It the female award for "The Sin of
exchange,
blames in the Queen's Theatre. In the man and a quarrelsome couple are deals with the misadventures of a Madelon Claudet."
"Grand Hotel" is the best pro- Neville Carrington, a Anancier, foyer we have enormous pillars of driven by a storm, (one of the best boarding-house mistress and her she is forced to sell her glass with hidden lights, a glitter-movie storms I have seen in ages) chronically tired husband.. Sounds duction of the year, and this with best original story "The house, which he buys, engaging hering dome, with softly toned colours. to seek refuge in a lonely and ram- trite, but you are bound to be the as his chauffeur. Antoinette insists The courteous ushers greet one in shackle house, presided over by a amused with the newness of the Champ" by Franc Marion gives on a contract, and Neville inserts a attractive uniforms, and lead you to deaf-mute servant (Boris Karloff). treatment of old gags. Miss Oliver three winners M.G.M. Besides It is hard to give special praise, stands among the "First Four" of March, Paramount has the best clause which is the foundation of seats upholstered in green. Every-
comediennes, the cinematography for "Shanghai' where there are the hidden lights as without exception everyone con-natural-born the simple story.
Owen Nares is seen to advantage, and the shading of colouring spells cerned gives of their best, including others being Marie Dressler Zasu Express," and, as usual, the best
recording. and one can now see why he still modern with u capital. lotter. Con- the camera nen. Eva Moore, the Pitts, and Allson Skipworth
King's Attractions. remains
Fox steps in with the best direc- the
Matinee gratulations, to all concerned, they Engin stage star, is given her "flappers
"Lily Christine" a society drama tion, the prize going to Borzage Sidney Fox har boso supporting Idol." I was not exactly pleased have made of the old Queen's a first chance in Hollywood. I am
sorry that you did not have the first by Paramount British with the for "Bad Girl," (shades of Chaliapin, Oscar Ashe and George with the rest of the cast, they were thing of joy and beauty..
"in "Bought" we have a real pic-Impression of the new Emil Jan Orchid Lady, Corinne Griffith mak- "Seventh Heaven") and Edwin Robey in filming "Don Quixote." not up to scratch, but the two stars are the ones who maiter, and they ture. The popularity of Constance nings-Charles Laughton in his ing her only appearance in a Lon- Burke for the best adaptation from both charmi. Music, not so out Bennett will be assuredly increased, greatest part to date (in "The don studio. Rumour bus it, that a novel for same story. They also having a grand time in Berlin. standing, by the composer of "White and this late 1991 release has every Devil and the Deep"), but although Michael Arlen would not consent to step into first place for Art direc Horse Inn." See it by all means. quality needed for box-office appeal. he does not have much chance, he the filming of his novel, unless the tion when Gordon Wiles won it in over from London to see her hus It is shoddy fiction, but set forth still shines. Lilian Bond, Gloria beautiful lady played the heroine. Transatlantic, Mickey Mouse, band Leaile Fenton, who is now at with cleverness and sincerity. In it Stuart, Melvyn Douglas and others, Colin Clive. Jack Trevor and Eve and Laurel and Hardy receive work with Donald Calthrop, Con- with a girl who wants money not forgetting the new sensation Grey help along the sordid drama specials for the "Shorts." This, is rad Veidt and Jill Eamond at the "Madame Racketeer,"
a new Innovation.
U-F-A. "Madame Racketeer" with Alison and position, and sets about getting Karloff, make of this thriller a which will depend for success on
Selznick Skipworth, veteran of stage and them relentlessly, snobbishly. She mystery film that you will be foolish technical excellence and clever
They say that Clara Bow in
has booked 'Benita ataging.
the Hume, one. of the finest British screen in her first starring part. It refuses the man she loves, because to miss. (Central).
Then comes an old favourite of "Call her Savage" has made is highly amusing, skilful and lively. he isn't "high society," and snubs
A remembrance of Broad- greatest. come-back any screen screen and stage actresses; for I could use a few more adjectives, an old friend because he fails to
An all-British week at the Star. way days and nights. George M. artist has ever made. This won- M.G.M. for six months. With a but they would fail to do justice to dress well. Of course you are ask-
After finishing she will become an actress who is this clever English woman's bril-ed to believe that, at heart she is Starting with "Deadlock," starring Cohan, famous all the world over,derful artist made an unusual con- few months of Hollywood training. Hant characterisation of the repro-ja beautiful character, and the real Stewart Rome. Quite an interesting alone for his war song "Over tract with Fox. bate who awindles everyone, saves person will shine forth when her story about a murder in a talkie There." In "The Phantom Presi-one picture, it gives her the likely to and world fame. one daughter from a sinister mar mlaadventures are brought to a studio. Then, comes another my-dent" he has the expert aid of option of saying whether she will Frank Lawton, after 'Cavalcade' stery. Hugh Wakefield and Nicholas Jiramy Durante and Claudette Col-act in another. She was to receive has been offered a contract by Fox, riage, and manages the other 'onajellmax. into an advantageous one, finally go- Ben Lyon la a striking hero, and Hannen in "The Man they couldn't bert. Isn't that recommendation $76,000 cash for the picture, and but owing to British contracts he are above $800,000. After the riot Ronald Colman and Kay Francis ing back to prison making the other Richard Bennett provides a lesson Arrest," and finally a musical--that we are in for a treat?-Due $25,000 more If the gross takings cannot go till the end of the year,
shortly at the King's. Inmates gasp their admiration for in acting. Raymond Milland, Ar-"The Beggar Student." (Star).
"The Trial of Vivienne Warë.”-u do a the wonderful fling she has had.thur Hull, Maude Eburne and A First National Picture, Joe E.
William K. Howard deserves the The star provides unflagging enter-Dorothy Peterson all rank high. Brown the large mouthed comedian tainment In B picture that Archie Mayo does some fine direct-in "Fireman, Save My Child." frat bouquet for his direction of
mislead you,
grand entertainment: It is only is hardly conceivable with-ing, and Constance does likewise Don't let the title out her, and which affords with her acting. Warner Bros Brown is a famous baseball player after you leave the theatre, that you find that "The Trial of Д splendid chance for her know the value of their star when with a weakness for re-engines. Vivienne Ware," reduced to its plot
(Central).
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essentials, is fairly dull. The story of a lovely prisoner accused of murdering her former admirer, who is defended by her lawyer- fiancée, will not be told, as the local Z.B.W. is broadcasting the trial. Apart from the direc tion, the camera men set. the whole thing to jazz tempo, by rushing from room to room and face to faca with, dizzying speed. Admirable performances are turned in by a large cast in this most engrossing picture.
Donald Cook is sincere and acte
Harold Lloyd and family are
Anne Dvorak runs or rather flies
Kenton, Durante, and Jackie Cooper are at work on "Buddies."
Phillips Holmes and Irene Donna are at the same studio in "The Lady." Johnny Welamuller and Maureen O'Sullivan are at work on "Tarzan and his mate"-(I hope we are spared a lot of little Tar- zans).
Victor Fleming will direct Helon Hayes in "White Sister," but the man has not been chosen yet. Whe will ever forget Ronald Colman?
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