Life — February 15, 1929 — page 32: what you’re looking at

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HS oF bANG Centering about Paris, taking in the five great rivers, the ancicot district called He de France contained all that was loveliest, gayest, most scintil- lantly alive in Europe...kings, statesmen, poets, beautiful women whose names are spells. Palaces, chateaux, gardens. -:- The wars of Clovis, the fétes of Le Roi Soleil, the thrilling story of Jeanne d’Arc, the pitiful tragedy of Marie Antoinette. - What would be left of history if the old He de France had never been?...and carrying history to its com- pletion today comes the new “Ie de France”, the most mod- ern ship afloat... with the Paris” and the “France”, the "Ile de France” provides a Weekly Express Service, the most enjoyable trans-Atlantic interlude, “the longest gang- plank in the world” where France begins the minute you come aboard. -: Fastest and most direct service to Plym- outh...then Le Havre, a covered picr... three hours «++ Paris itself! Mediterranean Cruises by the “France”, Feb. 7th and March 14th esrench Line e Information from any authorised French Line Agent or write direct to 19 State Street, New York City THE MOVIES by If you are in New York and Harry want to know where pictures 2. recommended by this depart- Evans vent are showing, call Plaza 9842 before 5:30 P. M. Calls on Saturday should be made before noon. “Weary River” “Weary River” is important to movie fans all over the country because it pre- sents Richard Barthelmess in his first talk- ing picture, and it will be popular because he puts it over better than most of the old guard who have taken the acid talkie test. The future holds no bugbear now for Mr. Barthelmess. Courtney Riley Cooper, who wrote the story, evidently took his theme from the case of Harry Snodgrass, who became well known by his radio work while an inmate of Missouri state penitentiary. Richard is framed and sent to prison by a rival gangster, and behind the bars his musical talent develops and becomes the means of his regeneration. He composes “Weary River,” and becomes known as “The Master of Melody” when he sings it over the radio, Betty Compson, who possesses one of the most effective female voices which have been recorded, is excellent as the gangster’s girl friend, and when she says, “Jerry, I love you like nobody's busi- ness,” you just know she does. There is also a creditable performance by William Holden as the warden of the prison. A point which is stressed is the singing |of the theme song by Mr. Barthelmess. Maybe he sings it and maybe not. I don’t think he does, but the illusion is good, so why be fussy. Frankly, I do not think “Weary River” is an exceptionally fine picture, nor will I rave about the theme song, but I do be- lieve that the regeneration story, and the business of Richard singing a song about a “Weary River winding its way to the sea” constitute a popular appeal that is almost fool proof from a box office stand- point. Recommended as good diversion. “Redskin” Arter the success he scored in “The Van- ishing American,” it was inevitable that Richard Dix would return to the screen as an Indian in another pretentious pro- duction. If you have been anticipating the event as I have, you will be disappointed when, and if, you see “Redskin.” It has technicolor, sound effects and (worse ' py BEA the deli Saebeaiatnneent anes 4 via | F HAVANA and the “to CALIFORNIA DEUGHTEUL becouse you travel ia the” open nndersunnycare-free shies, th breez-fanned irople waters. Healthful, vigorating deck 6 galore—ewimming, shuille board, deck tennis, promenading— there are but a few. 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