Word: charming
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Miss Moore's talents are given more than adequate support by the suave charm of Tullio Carminati, the explosive humour of Louis Alberni, and the truly excellent technical and musical work which have been expended on this picture. Despite these other virtues, however, the film is all Miss Moore's. The plot is simple and straightforward and has the great advantage of providing Miss Moore with the maximum opportunity for using her voice. She sings all sorts of music ranging from the modern "One Night of Love" to the difficult last act aria of Madame Butterfly all with finished technique...
...rest of the cast as well as the atmosphere of the picture centers around him. It is fortunate for the players are unable to come up to this standard. Norma Shearer lends sentiment and charm to the portrayal of Elizabeth Barrett, which adapts itself rather well to the mid-Victorian era, but as usual her emotions are more shimmering than deep. Her bursting good-health is a bit upsetting when applied to a helpless invalid. Frederick March, as her suitor, Robert Browning, succeeds in winning her hand by is a rather doubtful Browning. But few would expect Mr. March...
...Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Roosevelt on businesswomen, in her weekly Beautyrest broadcast: "Women might just as well make up their minds to keep their charm and womanly personalities for their homes and to disabuse the minds of their competitors of the old idea that women are only 'ladies in business...
...combined efforts of Miss Lombard and the child finally succeed in persuading Jerry to give up his vagabonding and settle down to a solid working position. When financial matters press, Jerry cannot resist the temptation to earn some easy money, but everything comes out all right. The winning charm of Mistress Temple should not be missed...
...night along a certain woodland road. As the headlights of the royal car cut the darkness, out into the road staggered beauteous Magda, her clothing enticingly torn, her red hair flying. "Save me!" she cried and Carol, struck by her beauty, took her home, has been held by her charm ever since...