The Critics

The movie critics who get the most respectful attention from Hollywood are the men who run the movie theaters. Now & again an exhibitor leaves his counting-house and dashes off a critique for the trade weeklies Motion Picture Herald and Boxoffice. Sample reviews by the most powerful cinema critics: A Place in the Sun (Paramount). "Fine acting, with sadistic theme that brought out a few new faces--but kept the old ones home with their TVs."--B.T. Baldwin, Fla.

Dangerous Profession (RKO). "Let's try and knock out TV, not help them . . ." --D.K., Kitwe/Nkana, Northern Rhodesia.

Breaking Through the Sound Barrier (London Films; DA). "All liked it immensely except a little old lady who couldn't stand the jet noise."--E.R., New York City.

Something for the Birds (20th Century-Fox). "It might have been something for the birds, but I didn't find anything at the box office."--C.S., Buena Vista, Ga.

Monkey Business (20th Century-Fox).

"We seem to be specializing in chimps lately, and with the exception of this picture, they draw better than humans."--M.S., McArthur, Ohio.

The Blazing Forest (Paramount). "How long do they think they can fool the public?"--G.K., Aguilar, Colo.

The Painted Hills (M-G-M). "Lassie came back and brought me some money . The dog can act as well as most humans."--P.M., Spiritwood, Saskatchewan.

When Worlds Collide (Paramount).

"We squeaked by, not charging off any salary for me, but I still like to eat."--B.W., Fruita, Colo.

Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (Universal-International). "... I should have stayed closed."--R.R., Rivesville, West Va.

Streetcar Named Desire (Warner Bros.). "My patrons didn't absolutely hate it. There weren't any walkouts, but some said . . . that one like that was enough for a long time . . . Why doesn't Mr. Movie Producer make them for the people who spend money to see them, instead of for critics who come in on passes?"--J. & D.H., Eddyville, Iowa.

Sky Full of Moon (M-G-M). "Phew! . . ."--H.M., Eclectic, Ala.

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