Word: dramas
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...events of his bloody reign. Hollywood has finally succumbed; but with typical Hollywood erudition, emphasis has been shifted from the character of the kind to the horror of his crimes, and the result is a gruesome nightmare of sudden death with but few elements of constructive drama. Basil Rathbone, as the king, happily avoids overacting and creates a reasonably credible character; but the script and the direction are against him. That amiable Englishman, Boris Karloff, is made the center of interest, and the results are as expected. Costumed settings and a capable supporting cast strive valiantly, and occasionally succeed...
MERLE POTTER Drama Editor The Minneapolis Tribune Minneapolis, Minn...
...present situation the King and Rumania are doing their very best to hold their own against the forces of destruction that are menacing Europe. In the Polish drama which only recently unfolded itself the King, the Government and the people have won universal praise for the manner in which they have received and helped generously the refugees from the battle areas...
With the cynical suspicions yet tireless hopes of veteran drama critics, the U. S. waited...
...What A Life," with Jackie Cooper, is an unsuccessful small-town drama which might have gone over with a better script, faster-paced direction, fewer cliches, and Mickey Rooney...