Word: themes
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...been given an opportunity to display his ability in a somewhat more pleasing vehicle and the result is surprisingly gratifying. The picture in question is "Illusion" now showing at the University. It is a well-directed and effective tragi-comedy based on the present day American social system. The theme is by no means a new one, but it is attractively presented and capably acted by a good cast. Nancy Carroll in the supporting role is particu- larly worthy of mention...
...Girl from Havana" is mildly amusing though on the whole rather badly and sloppily done. Its theme is also a well known one to regular movie goers, dealing as it does with several phases of the underworld. It is far from subtle but some of the dialogue by its very obviousness cannot fail to raise a laugh from the most cynical observer. The transposed wild west finish of the picture is crude in the extreme and reminiscent of the early days of the motion picture industry
...Disraeli", at the Metropolitan this week, has the virtues of an intelligent, dramatic theme and dialogue, and the acting of George Arliss. Few pictures offer either of these. As a result "Disraeli" merits exceptional praise. It is a close photographic version of the stage play in which Mr. Arliss has long given the title role; so the scenes end abruptly, and concentrate entirely on straight dialogue, rather than presenting any attempt at original photography. What is lost in color is, however, well balanced by the gain in directness and clearness; and, more important, adherence to the stage version keeps...
...Standing is indeed a lovable Mr. Weatherby, but his seduction in the mountain shack is somewhat repulsive. Autumnal passion is not particularly engrossing except to psychologists and sardonic novelists. Unless it be handled with the utmost finesse, is a questionable theme for light comedy, and in Jenny it is presented with a clumsy schoolboy suggestiveness...
...Central Square this week with Dorothy Mackaill and wise-cracking Jack Oakie in the leading roles. This new product of the sound studio does not rise to great heights as far as originality or plot is concerned, but it does show Miss Mackaill that the title of the theme song. "The Things We Want Most Are Hard To Get" contains truth. Jack Oakie contributes his usual share of laughs at the expense of his manikin sister who longs for Park Avenue and has no objection to being picked up if the driver has a handsome car. The photography is unusually...