Clara Bow has so much vivacity in her films made nearly a century ago that she seems like a modern girl-next-door. She had wonderfully expressive eyes, and she wore her emotions on her sleeve; she didn't hide anything from the camera (and the microphone, when it came into her career). "True To The Navy" has a slim and predictable "story", limited production values, a mediocre supporting cast (the only other recognizable name is Fredric March, and he exudes no charm as a romantic lead here), but Clara Bow still shines through, in scenes like when she breaks into song ("There's Only One Who Really Matters To Me"), or when she attacks one of the men who are about to beat up March! A collector's item for her fans, mostly, but nothing really special. ** out of 4.
Review of True to the Navy
