Merry-go-Round

University--"Flying Down to Rio." Some fine tunes, excellent sets, and the dancing of Mr. Astaire raise this picture above the level of the usual singing and dancing film extravaganzas. "Easy to Love" Miss Tobin is very good in an amusing comedy.

Fine Arts--"The Passion of Joan of Arc." The super-realistic treatment tends to become a bit tedious at times; well worth seeing, nevertheless. "Dle Privatsekretaerin." Pleasant German film.

Metropolitan--"Death Takes A Holiday." The movies still have considerable difficulty with fantasy and mysticism; but it is managed better here than usual. Frederick March does well enough.

Loew's Orpheum--"Nana." The much publicized Anna Sten makes her debut via Zola; she has a certain peasant-like charm but seems miscast. Recommended to the Dietrich clan.

Loew's State--"Looking For Trouble." Telephone linesmen get some of the exploitation formerly reserved for buses, airlines, and the show business. Chiefly notable for the graceful presence of Constance Cummings.

R. K. O. Keith's--"It Happened One Night." Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable romp about on a night bus until . . . the inevitable. Nevertheless recommended for colorless, but pleasant acting by Miss Colbert, and for the amusing dialogue.

Keith Boston--"Coming Out Party." Hollywood's idea of debutantes should thrill the proletariat and amuse the initiated. Dunster House, Beacon Street, and Chelsea will like it for strangely differing reasons.

Paramount and Fenway--"Dark Hazard." Edward G. Robinson and Genevieve Tobin are together again in a gambling story; capable acting by both. "She Made Her Bed." All that the title indicates.