ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 38, 25 November 1940, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

“DAD RUDD, M.P.” Opening at the matinee to-day is the “Daddy” of all the Steele Rudd comedies “Dad Rudd, M.P.” As the title' indicates the story concerns itself with the adventures of the Rudd family and Dad’s efforts in the political field'. The story holds interest throughout and the picture is highlighted with riotous comedy sequences, among them being the adventure with the Ruddville fire brigade, Dave’s apparent misdemeanour in an hotel bedroom and Dad’s digression on “the facts of life.” The film is climaxed with a stirring speech by Dad in Parliament. The picture ends' on a patriotic note, with a fine appeal to the nation (and it could quite easily mean our nation) to forget quibbling and lend support to the boys fighting overseas. Bert Bailey as usual is excellent as Dad, and he is -given strong support by such favourites -as Fred MacDonald as Dave, and Alea Keilawuy as an effeminate fajrm visitor.

An excellent array of short subjects include an interesting survey of London after the outbreak of war entitled “First Days.” A matinee will be lqi-ld at 2 n.m. to-morrow and the season definitely closes with Wednesday evening’s performance.