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Although truth is said to be stranger than fiction, in most historical movies facts are changed to suit the plot. "The House of Rothschild" is no exception, but the story gains by the alteration. Author Westley, a Boston Transcript editorial man, portrays the rise of the financial house, the orgination of branch banking, and the economic crises of the Napoleonic era with an eye for dramatic incidents...
...than the title. Admirers of Hans Fallada's "Little Man What Now" will find that Frank Borzage has made a thoroughly enjoyable and faithful version of this much discussed novel, which is to be seen at Keith's this week. Though hampered by a rather sentimental and undistinguished plot, this talented director has nearly succeeded, with the aid of a nearly succeeded, with the aid of a splendid cast, in giving us another "Seventh Heaven...
...heaped on her bids fair to outshine la Hepburn, gives a charming impersonation of Lammchen, the devoted young wife of Hans Pinneberg, played by Douglass Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery suffers considerably by comparison, the best that can be said of him is that he is very earnest and sincere. The plot has to do with the vicissitudes in the life of this unassuming couple trying to live a peaceful existence. Lammchen is to have a baby, Hans loses his jobs through no particular fault of his, but his flighty mother-in-law is indifferent to helping them. Finally they are taken...
...aided considerably by a distinguished group of players in accomplishing this. Mr. Borgage has created a thoroughly German atmosphere in attractive settings and has made the events believable. Miss Sullavan's ability and beauty and the distinguished direction will make you forget all about the shortcomings of the plot...
...plot is not too original, but is hardly noticed. The little gal falls into the hands of shady racing characters and by her juvenile winsomeness reforms even the most hardened of the toughs. As the chief male character, Adolphe Menjou is satisfactory, and Charles Bickford is his usual self as Big Stove, the head of the guys...