Ada Hanifin
Ada Hanifin's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
The Mad Miss Manton (1938)
84%
“[The Mad Miss Manton features] good performances by Miss Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Sam Levene and Stanley Ridges.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Apr 22, 2024
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The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)
67%
“It is the direction of this film which gives the melodrama dignity originality in its presentation, and character delineation, apart from the plot development and good acting of the cast. ” –
San Francisco Examiner
Feb 22, 2024
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The Dark Angel (1935)
94%
“A cinematic instrument as finely tuned to the emotions as if a master virtuoso played upon the heartstrings. ” –
San Francisco Examiner
Mar 10, 2023
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
97%
“When Nature is personified, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs becomes a fantasy not to be forgotten. A thing of haunting unreality that for the moment becomes real and natural.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Dec 21, 2022
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The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
99%
“It is a gem whose worth is not a superficial sparkle but a glow of warmth lighted by sincere characterization and an evanescent beauty that is caught in an awakening love.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Nov 8, 2022
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The President's Mystery (1936)
80%
“[The President's Mystery] reeks with propaganda... Did Mr. Roosevelt have an Idea around election time? One wonders.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Oct 25, 2022
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The Life of Emile Zola (1937)
92%
“[The Life of Emile Zola] quickens the mind and spirit and lifts the cinema to its highest peak of achievement. It is a genuine work of art.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Aug 3, 2022
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Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)
96%
“Never has Laughton recreated such a composite character as the strange, unhealthy creature that manned the Bounty... It is a magnificent performance, and, indisputably, Laughton's greatest.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Jul 28, 2022
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The Rogue Song (1930)
79%
“With magnificent vocal stride this fine baritone of the Metropolitan Opera Company carries The Rogue Song on the wings of a soaring triumph that heralds the dawn of a new era on the sound screen.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Jun 29, 2022
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The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
72%
“If the beauty of pageantry, ensemble and song were momentarily swept aside, there would be left heart-drama, natural comedy and excellent acting that would be compelling entertainment in itself.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Nov 30, 2021
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Night Nurse (1931)
82%
“The story sustains interest and suspense as it mounts in dramatic strength and cumulative action.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Jul 7, 2021
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The Women (1939)
94%
“The characters are altogether too unimportant to waste time and space in writing about them.” –
San Francisco Examiner
May 25, 2021
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Modern Times (1936)
98%
“The sequence in which the modern mechanical feeder for workers is introduced is a gem of comedy invention. It is one of the funniest episodes, and certainly the most ingenious.” –
San Francisco Examiner
May 6, 2021
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Rebecca (1940)
98%
“David Selznick's production of Rebecca, is on a par with Wuthering Heights. It comes near to the art for which the theater at its best stands, which is rare on the screen.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Apr 12, 2021
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Babes in Arms (1939)
90%
“Babes in Arms is more than "box office" entertainment. It is the triumphant cry or youth that will carry on when today's stars pale into memories.” –
San Francisco Examiner
Feb 19, 2021
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