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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 24 Feb 1938, p. 48

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71 Charles noyer, Kegï IHenry Stephenstn. tmost enthusiastic in FIL-SAT.FER. 252 9mlde. Nadi G.rm.uay' »MiE CHEROKIE STIF" Wilchevor YOU Prefer! BOTTLED or CANN£p BiEER Ywfavorit bsad promaptiy de.ifr.u.ât. your home- Phoe lBN ERICKSON wiimtte 4092 wI .) Directed by ith Greta Garbo, inald Owen .and Previewers are itheir _praise of this portrayal of thÈe- draina of' Napoôleonr's -tragic life and. love. Boyer anid Garbo seem perfectly cast and botb furnish perhaps the best charac- terizations of theircareers. Ffrepfly., (MGM.) Directed by. Rob-, ert Z. Leonard with Jeanette Mc- Donald, Allan Jones and Warren Williamn. W a r, espionage, in- tr ig ue, and, ro- mance-furnlish the background f o. r this light opera. The scène is laid in Spaîin during the time Napoleon. is attempting to conquer Europe-. the Firefly being a charming Span- Warren William ish cafe enter- tainer who also acts as a spy. Ffrst Lady. (Warner Brothers.) Directed by Stanley Logan, with Kay Francis, Preston Foster, Veree Teas- date, Anita Louise. This amusing sat- ire on Washington intrigue, based on y not. inere isn't a dulI moment. The roles are well hancjled and the ]Preston Foster direction is excel- lent. Kay F~rancis, as the wife of a politician and Veree Teasdale, as her teaëup adversary, take honors. in Hollywood. Many scréen and radio favorites are seen. 1'11 Taie Romauce. (Columbia.') Di- rected by Edward H. Griffith, with Melvyn ,Do uglas, H e i e ýn Westiey. Operaticàar ia s Moore's capable m a nn er,. muth delightful c omi edyr, and the sin- cere work of a well-chosen cast combine to fur- n i sh .satisfyiug Eh musical romance StS ri for ail the family. ýMerry-Go-Ruud of*1938. (Univers- ai.) Directed by Irving Cutnmings, with joy Uodges, John King, Bert. Lahr and Mischa Auer. This farce a n d slap -stick comedy with mu- sic will furnishý light amusement, for ail those who. are fond of vaude- ville numbers. Round and wiht y, Bill- IHniisp. t211 andl L4ucous1i5 ert Miucha Auer Lahr are teamed in what is one of the funniest foursomes, of the sea- son. Four madder, screwier zanies were neyer before thrown together in one film. Navy Blue and GoId.. (MCM.)pi-, rected by Sam Wood with Robert Young, James Stewart, Tom Brown, Billie Burke'.Lionel tained in the farce which. contrasts the people and the surroundings in a smail Vermont town .with those in'New York. Improving technicolor adds much, to this film. Riosali.(MGM.) Directed by W. S. Van Dyke, with- Nelson Eddy,, Elea- nor Powell, Frank Morgan,- Ednaý May Oliver , Ray Bolger. This lavish. spectacle,1 a musical extravangzanza, is. recommended as good entertain - 'ment., The artistic dancing of Miss Powell, and the dramatic tenlor, of Eddy are tbe interests. around which the- story- moves. The story is that of a West Point 'Cadet invoived ini the internai, affairs of a mythical Europ ean kingdom. Frank. Morgan's nervous laugh and hestitating speech are aniong the many comedy elenients. Subnarlme D-1.1 (First National.) Directed by.Lloyd Bacon,with Pat. O'Brien, Doris Weston, Wayne Mor-ý ris, George Brent. Anotiier brandi of the naval service is shown in thiis adventure film.. The opieration of submiarines, the special and intensive training given the ment,.an>d the ,pre- cautions taken for their safety are portrayed in a highly>interesting man- --er. Brent, as the commanding of- ficer of the submarine, who has been "passed over"I for promotion,, and whose excellent work*in outmaileuver- ing the "enemy" in war games leads to his eventual advancement; Wayne Morris', bero of "Kid Galahad"; and the ever-reliable Pat O'Brien presenit three outstand.in g performances inaa Tihe Awfui Truth. (Columbia.) With ene Dunn, Cary Grant, 'Ralph, Bel-. * ~ lamy, Cecil Cun.- ningham, jo y ce Comptonl.,In .a year of fine pie- tures, this was one of the best of the crop. It will be enjoyed by ~ ~*'the criticai as wvell -. ~ a he i csual it's recommendea for mystery film fans.. Nothing Sacr.d. (SeIznic k-linterna- tionai.) Directed by William Well- man, with Frederic March, 'Carole Lombard, Charles Winninger, Walter Connoiiy. Suspense is weli main- epic traces the development of lines of communication across the con- tinent, stage co-ich, pony express, and covered wagon. It portrays the valor of the early pioneers who helped to br.eak. the trail for the, Wélls-Fargo comnpany. It adds mnuch'to the under- standing*of the history of the United PatIronize Our Adveertisers, SRecreat ion BILLIARDS POCKET AND Sr<ooKEa TABLES FOUNýTAIN. SERVICE, - ICE SPECIAL CREAM WILWVM CONFWMONRY

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