MAJESTIC THEATRE.
"WEEK-ENDS ONLY." Joan Bennett's recent screen roles have been a series of surprises to those who once believed her wistful charm was her chief Claim to screen prominence. In ''Careless Lajy," the youngest Bennett displayed unsuspected talents for high comedy, and then in ''The Trial of Vivienne Ware" she proved bar fine dramatic abilities. JJow she combines all threo qualities in "Week-Ends Only/' the Jatest Fox Films vehicle, which will begin to-day at the Majestic, and which represents her best wort? to date. An intriguing, brilliantly-told story of a highly modern romance, the picture affords the charming Joan plenty of opportunities to show her real artistry. It should raise her stock many points on the Hollywood exchange. Pen Lyon gives . a fine performance as <he ambitious young artist, with John Halliday as his wealthy rival for Joan's affections. The box plans are at Tha Bristol.
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20619, 8 August 1932, Page 6
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