ENTERTAINMENTS.
ST. JAMES THEATRE. “Midnight Intruder” starring Louis Hayward and Barbara Read, and “Lovte on a Budget” featuring the Jones Family are the two films which will conclude their run at the St. James Theatre this evening. Romantic Spain of the period when Napoleon Bonaparte and his marshals marched over the Pyrenees on an errand of conquest, provides a vivid background for “The Firefly,” Jeanette MacDonald’s long-awaited film, which commences an extended season to-mor-row at the St. James Theatre. This is a picture combining all the essential ingredients of outstanding entertainment. It goes without saying, in view of the cast, that it is a musical triumph; but in addition to that it lias drama, romance and deft touches of humour. Jeanette MacDonald is at her splendid best in this picture. Her acting is above reproach. She dances pleasingly and her golden voice has never - been heard to better advantage. Playing opposite Miss MacDonald is a new leading man in handsome Allan Jones. He, too, has a wonderful voice and the two stars make a singing team of memorable quality. One of the best indications of the popularity of a musical film is the extent to which its music appeals, and by this rating “The Firefly” stands high indeed.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 15, 28 October 1938, Page 2
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