THREE SONS
(RKO Radio) This might be a good film if it were not for the amount of talk and the paucity of action, and for the fact that the theme is unlikely to interest many
people. Actually, it is the story of the growth of a bazaar, from the days of the Chicago fire to the early part of this century. Built by one man’s ambition, the bazaar becomes a landmark in the rebuilt city. The man has three sons, and a daughter. None of them see in the bazaar the fascinating thing that captivates their father, and _ several thousands of feet of film are taken up with father getting older and older trying to persuade the boys to come into the business. The picture ends on a note of regeneration of the youngest, prodigal son. The fastest action is a shop-assistant fainting; but if you like wordy pieces, you may go and discover that one or two of the individual performances are good-Edward Ellis’s portrayal of the father especially.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 24, 8 December 1939, Page 30
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171THREE SONS New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 24, 8 December 1939, Page 30
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