The director, cameraman and art department make the most of it, but the writers' contribution is lacking in originality and seldom is equal to the idea in back of it.

Not since The Lost World, King Kong and The Invisible Man have the camera wizards enjoyed such a field day.

Browning had made Freaks at MGM, much to Mayer's disgust, and in working out his contract he had to lighten his uniquely dark vision, though the scene of a doll climbing out of a Christmas tree is effectively chilling.

This enjoyable outing allows Lionel Barrymore the opportunity to go the Tootsie route.