One of the most fortunate occurrences of these lethargic examination days was a chance visit to that old New England Whaling town, New Bedford, last weekend. Both the whales and the weather had evidently given out long ago so there was nothing to do but go to the movies. And you would all be surprised to know what up and coming pictures these old salts have for their amusement.

We soon found ourselves in company with the fisherfolk having a grand time as Joan Crawford and her flock of suitors pranced merrily through "Sadie McKee" which luckily comes to the State today. Of course, the other film with Zasu Pitts and Ned Sparks was much more amusing. In fact even the merits of a portrayal of Arnold Rothstein or the demerits of the propaganda extravaganza, "Stand Up and Cheer" are more satisfactory for comment but alas they won't have a double bill at the State.

New Bedford seemed to like Sadie but the reception which an exhausted undergraduate body will accord her seems more doubtful. We are quite sure that she can't supply the relaxation that Zasu Pitts and her privy chamber would but she has her good points. Joan Crawford, who makes a very lovely Sadie, plays a demanding part; a maid in a wealthy household, the unfortunate heroine of a love affair which doesn't quite come off a chorus girl, the wife of a millionaire and finally a sweet young thing. For her suitors, there is Franchot Tone who outrages her sense of fair play; Gene Raymond whose faithlessness forces her into a cabaret; and then the millionaire Brennan, who proves her mettle. She unfortunately marries the most unlikely of the three.

Sadie McKee may not be quite the logical successor to Baron Nathan Rothschild but she has quite as checkered a career. It is an average picture but Miss Crawford will supply sufficient entertainment for her admirers. She was excellent preparation for the Philosophy 6 examination today