ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 39, 26 November 1940, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. JAMES THEATRE.

“DAD R.UDD, M.P.”

Showing again to-night and! finally on Wednesday night, “Dad Rudd, M.P.,” the latest of the famous Steele Rudd comedies, is a notable film. Its main claim to attention -is tine fact that once’again 1 it brings back the inimitable Rudd family, who have won justifiable esteem because of their ability to provide entertainment that is light-hearted, wholesome and sincere. 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 Alec Ke 11 away as an effeminate faym visitor.

An excellent array of short subjects include an interesting survey of London after the outbreak of war entitled “First Days.”