In the late 60s i went to a Guardian Lecture given by Hitch at the NFT.He said that the critics were most impressed by this film because of the sound of frying bacon.Well i have now heard it and it didn't impress me.I am a great fan of early talkies.I had long wanted to see this film.Never shown on TV or at the NFT.I managed to obtain a copy.Even making allowances for its age it is pretty awful.The main problems are that whilst the camera moves the plot does not.So little happens.As for the acting it is quite apparent that the actors are unsure how to modify their style for the talking film.Most lines are accompanied by rather exaggerated rolling of eyes.I found it interesting from a historical point of view.This did not stop me dozing off now and again.
Review of In Old Arizona
