Abstract

Films

The article discusses three films "The Dawn Patrol," "Manslaughter" and "Grumpy." The film titled "The Dawn Patrol" is based mainly on the physical thrill of aerial warfare. Although following in the trail of several other films, it succeeds in contriving a number of scenes of aerial bombardment and fighting that are undeniably exciting. But it must have been clear to producers of the film that this was not enough, for a considerable part of the film is used in building up a situation that is supposed to invest the fighting episodes with dramatic significance. In the film "Manslaughter" there is little physical action, nor is there any attempt made to suggest a more profound reading of character than is to be found in the archness of a society girl or the zeal for rectitude of an honest lawyer.