Word: screen
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...excellent. For about two-thirds of the film the emotional moments are smoothly presented, with the gaps in slow-moving scenes filled in by the musical accompaniment; but as soon as the dialogue begins, and the Movietone records Charles Morton's body-shaking sobs as short, shrill, barks, the screen sadness produces an equal and opposite reaction, and the audience laughs. That temporarily destroys the soothing effect of Janet Gaynor's voice and the generally superior acting of the cast; but before the end, peace is restored, and one is able to appreciate the picture again. Nancy Drexel and Barry...
Keith-Albee--Screen "The Girl From Havana". Stage "Odds and Ends...
Keith-Albee--Screen. "The Girl From Havana". Stage "Odds and Ends...
...formation is required that will get each to his seat at exactly the same moment. Therefore: Nos. 1, 2 and 3 lead off, followed by 5, 7 and 9. Then come 4, 6 and 8. The Chief Justice and Nos. 2 and 3 march behind the great marble pillared screen with red plush panels back of the bench to its centre, where they halt. Nos. 5, 7 and 9 also march behind the screen, past their seniors to the end. Nos. 4, 6 and 8, entering the chamber last, pause until Nos. 5, 7 and 9 are ready. Then...
...State is one of the most thoroughly enjoyable talkies we have been privileged to see since the advent of that form of motion picture. The story of the play, unfamiliar to but few veteran theatre-goers, is skillfully and subtly handled so that its transformation to the silver screen is attended by virtually no loss of appeal, dramatic or human...