"TALKIE" HUMOUR.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19853, 14 February 1930, Page 4

"TALKIE" HUMOUR.

TWO BLACK CROWS ON THE SCREEN. NEW JOKES AND A STORY. The great numbers of admirers of the "Two Black OrowB" series of gramophone records will soon have an opportunity of seeing their favourites, as well as of hear* ine them, In "Why Bring That Up," which commences on Monday at The Crystal palace. Moran and Mack have gained a worldwide fame for their special type of dialogue, which appears at its best in the film. Although the two partners are the main feature of the film, there is much more in it than the dialogue, for apart from the Btory, which is naturally conceived and treated in a workmanlike manner, a number of back-stage scenes showing the preparation for a large vaudeville show, are of exceptional interest. The ballet work which is shown in course of rehearsal, and the . singing, which is not overdone, arc two Important items of the entertainment provided. These "back-stage" scenes are good, for they have caught the true atmosphere of the life of the theatre, and most of us are curious to know exactly what takes place before the curtain goes up on an opening night. The story presents the well-known duo in their own characters. Moran is shown in a small town at the beginning of his career, looking for a new partner, for his former mate has deserted him. because of a girl, and left him with a useless contract. He meets Mack, who seems to be just the man to fl'l the place, and by a clever device they get an opportunity to put on their "turn." It is successful, and with the aid of a friend (Harry Green) as manager, they find their way to outstanding success. They are starting their biggest, "show" five years later, and have visions of possessing their own theatre, when- the girl (Kve-lvn Brent)* who had previously brought disaster, reappears and commences to sow discord between the partners. It appears that everything is heading for ruin, and that the bright plans must be set aside, but after a quarrel Moran sees clearly the mistake he has been making, and in a' dramatic finale secures the of the combined success. The natural manner of these two, who are like and yet unlike what was expected of them, together with the many new "gags," adding to the already large Btore of ' 'Two Black Crow" humour, and the interest of the story woven about them, ensure the suo* | mm *f this entertainment.