One of the problems of contemporary life is whether the movies should help people to solve, or forget, contemporary problems. Most Hollywood producers favor forgetfulness. Consequently, films which are even remotely concerned with social problems are rarities. Last week's big cinema news was the simultaneous opening of two such pictures.
Boy Slaves (RKO Radio), based on a case history, was made in Hollywood by P. J. Wolfson with a cast of comparatively unknown actors. Its purpose: to denounce juvenile peonage, as practised in a southern turpentine camp.
Small Jesse (Roger Daniel) runs away from home and gets into bad company. Caught pilfering on...
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