Life — March 15, 1929 — page 37: what you’re looking at

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husband it was an imitation she had bought herself. The husband says the stone is not genuine—George says it is. There is a five hundred dollar bet, but when George sees the look of entreaty on the wife’s face he admits he is wrong and forfeits the five hundred. “And that,” sneers the husband, “will teach you that the price of jewels is not discussed in polite circles.” (Rule 13, Vol. 2, Book of Etiquette.) 1 might also mention that Mr. Jessel is not a striking screen subject. “Lucky Boy” is not recommended. “Strange Cargo” ATHE’S first venture in the all- talking field is a mystery play which is more interesting than the average dialog film. Despite the hundreds’ of actors who have been murdered in movies recently, the novelty never seems to wear off. This one is all about a killing, and if you are one of those fans who enjoy watching the entire cast search for the body, “Strange Cargo” will give you a thrill or two. Sir Richard (a disagreeable chap if ever yous saw one) is entertaining a few friends on his yacht. While all the guests are assembled in a small salon, he quarrels with the man who has won the favor of the girl they both love. During the altercation the lights fade out and remain extin- guished for a few moments. When they come on again Sir Richard has disappeared, and a minute search of the entire boat fails to disclose his whereabouts. At the time of the dis- appearance there are guests standing near all possible exits from the salon— so there’s your mystery. As usual, there is a generous supply of suspicious characters including a stowaway who is a Hindu Yogi (played effectively by Otto Matiesen). The final explanation is perfectly sim- ple if you are willing to believe that aman could be stabbed in the throat and hidden among some ornaments on the wall in the space of a few sec- onds—without a trace of the deed be- ing left. Stabbing people in the throat is traditionally messy. Kyrle Bellew, matinee idol of many years ago, plays Sir Richard and finds the talkies a kindly medium of ex- pression. His voice registers well and he is a good camera subject, so the Movies may restore him to public favor. Warner Richmond does a commend- able bit as an Irish stoker and dis- Plays a swell brogue. The picture would have been improved Fa June Nash had been sent below (yachting term) every time she started crying, or just before. “Strange Cargo” is pretty good. Ride with more comfort on the BIG NORWALK Why do people with “all the money in the world” equip their cars with the Big Norwalk? Why do people with a “fixed budget” do the same thing? COMFORT Comfort to mind and body—thanks to the big air chamber. Comfort to mina and pocketbook — thanks to the big mileage. The Big Norwalk turns bumpy roads into “velvet carpet.” The rubber’s there! Quality rubber, quality fab- ric, quality making. What more can be said about a tire—except the type of “service” you naturally expect from a Norwalk dealer? Norwalk dealers are as particular about “proper sizing,” wheel align- ment and correct air pressure as they are about the right make of tire! Write us for name of nearest Norwalk dealer. NORWALK TIRE & RUBBER CO., Inc. Norwalk, Conn. pie FN ORWALIK IRE comicbooks.com