Evening star., 1928-03-19
RiaIto-"Buck Privates" and
"Grandma'S Bow"


Two roll!cking comedies bring a
breezy laugh to the Rialto Theater
this week. Buck Privates," the feature
film, being supplemented by a revival
OF Harold Lloyds "Grandma's Boy"
Lya De Putt and Malcolm MacGreg-
or star in Buck Privates," an after
the-Armistice picture laid in Luxem-
burg, which is highly amusing despite
its rather thread-bare theme.
American 6oughboys are Quartered
IN the homes OF the first citizens of
Luxembourg. many Of whom belong TO a
paciflst society which is hostile to all
soldiers. An order. issued By this So
ciety. forbids any girl in the town to
associate with the doughboys Orders
are issued by the colonel In charge Of
the Americans that soldiers must avoid
fraterniz!ng" with the women of the
town and threatening court-martiaI as
the penalty for disobedience.
Then the fun begins. Soldiers who
had been beaming upon the town bellies
suddenly turn a cold eye and pass by
on the other side. as II were Explana-
tons are not easy. as the only language
the young people had in common was
the language Of love One Johnny
Smith. fMacGregor) is billeted In the
home Of the president OF the paci-
fist group. and has the misfortune 70
have lost his heart completely TO his
unwilling hosts daughter. Complica-
tons result, ending in a double we'd
ding. regulations 10 the contrary not
withstanding. Zasu Pitts. with her
natural fare for comedy. adds many
chuckie il her role as lady's maid and
substitute bride when the fair Lya is
about 10 be wed 10 the wrong man
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"Grandma's Boy" Is too well known to
need further comment, except 10 say
that behind the laughs. he presents an
interesting study In psychology in this
finn which adds to its value. Harold
is ably supported by Mildred Davis as
the girl in the case and Anna Town
send. who makes the wholly iovable
grandma.
Led By the Ampico in q noTeltv over
ture, the Rialto orchestra gives
pleasing program OF musical numbers
directed by q phantom guest con-
ductoy"
An International newsreel completes
the program.
LITTLE THEATER-''Light Of Asia"
One Of the most intriguing and color
f1l Of pictures THE Light Of Asia"
Is shown By the Motion Picture Guild
al tire Little Theater this week.
The first idea it suggests Is the line
from The Road 10 Mandalay" that We
sang IN our college glee club days:
"Eloomin' idol made Of mud
Which they cali the great god
Eudd--"
In this picture We have the life story
Of the great god Bucd" in the set
t!ngs where he once tTod the earth
and in their atmosphere. II Is the story
of Prince GGutama Euddha. founder Of
the religion Of some 300, ,000. 900 or more,
Including Nancy Ann Miller.
The picture Is realistic in every sense
The two men who made IL took the
scenes IN India, using vast amounts Of
film and energy. The only actors were
the natives. untutored in the science
Of Hollywood The result Is mother
India" in moving life. but without the
bitter taste Of the old girl herself. The
picture by the way, has never been
shown el6egnere having been edited
q: the Little TEaeater here.
!. has fine story. and the little
Hindu wife. who Is about 10 years old.
n,aIzes abou. the same impression as
that made BY the mountain girl in
! STARK Love II Is lucky these anna
teurs stay III the heart ~ the mountains
o! India. or North Carolina Or some Of
Our darling screen girls on the Pacific
Coast might have 10 act for living.
There are four other films on the
program, "SunIght." a sapjd sort Of
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