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One generally associates Charles (Buddy) Rogers with the typical screen version of college life. Consequently one is generally cloth to spend an afternoon watching the young gentleman perform. Fortunately, however, he has been given an opportunity to display his ability in a somewhat more pleasing vehicle and the result is surprisingly gratifying. The picture in question is "Illusion" now showing at the University. It is a well-directed and effective tragi-comedy based on the present day American social system. The theme is by no means a new one, but it is attractively presented and capably acted by a good cast. Nancy Carroll in the supporting role is particu- larly worthy of mention.
"The Girl from Havana" is mildly amusing though on the whole rather badly and sloppily done. Its theme is also a well known one to regular movie goers, dealing as it does with several phases of the underworld. It is far from subtle but some of the dialogue by its very obviousness cannot fail to raise a laugh from the most cynical observer. The transposed wild west finish of the picture is crude in the extreme and reminiscent of the early days of the motion picture industry
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