BOYS IN TROUBLE

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22656, 10 March 1939, Page 5

BOYS IN TROUBLE

Apart from the fact that it is a stirring, true-to-life story with wide social implications, "Crime School,” the Warner Bros.’ picture which begins at the Plaza to-day with “Telephone Operator,” would be a certain success for any one of three other reasons. Probably the most impressive of these reasons is the acting, as a group and singly, of the six boys from New York who were so notable in both the stage and screen versions of "Dead End.”

If there ever was any belief that their previous success was, merely a happy accident, it is certainly dissipated by their work in “Crime School.” ■Every one of them—Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Leo Gorcey, Bernard Punsley, and Gabriel Dell—proves again that he is a splendid character actor, with young Halop in this instance carrying off the honours, not necessarily because he is a better trouper than the others but because he was lucky enough to have the part with the best opportunities. ■Equally as notable as the work of the boys is the surprising . sympathy and understanding extracted by Humphrey Bogart, who heads the adult members.

Notable Performances in “Crime School”

of the cast, from the first hero role he has ever had in motion pictures. Then there is Gale Page, who makes her motion picture debut in this production. She is a safe bet for stardom. this recruit from radio, for she has real acting vitality and a personality glowing with glamour.

Gilbert Roland, after finishing his part in “Juarez,” is going to Mexico for three months to appear in Spanishlanguage pictures for a- Mexican company.