The Crimson Playgoer

As if the advent of spring were not sufficient in itself to divert attention to light amusements, the University Theatre reveals amazing persistence in presenting double bills of considerable attraction. "Clive of India" is a good film in its spectacular way, though it can hardly be said to be accurate history. The romantic story of the young clerk's rise from a desk to the domination of all India with its untold millions, has been dressed up in splendid clothes and given the proper Kiplingesque tone of magnificent imperialism. For cinematic purposes Miss Loretta Young has been given the vastly expanded role of Clive's wife and though this no doubt brings more fans to the box-office it can hardly be said to add to the strength of the picture. The famous events in the history are told with dramatic force which make the Black Hole and the Battle of Plassey step out of the cold of black and white into vivid animation.

In the delightful tradition of semi-Viennese operetta "The Night Is Young" succeeds in achieving a good deal of the champagne in three-quarter time atmosphere. Evelyn Laye is physically charming and vocally superb as the ballet girl with whom the Hapsburg heir falls in love. Ramon Novarro is smilingly efficient as the unfortunate prince who must give up love for the duties of the throne and the good of his people--a decision which carries little conviction to a 1935 audience which likes to see its princes happy in the arms of their commoner sweethearts. Charles Butterworth and Una Merkel carry the brunt of the comedy burden on their capable shoulders.