CIVIC

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21387, 1 February 1935, Page 7

CIVIC

"THERE GOES SUSIE" "Bella Donna," Twickenham Studios' talking version of Robert Hichens's popular novel, starring Conrad Veidt, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Mary Ellis, and John Stuart, will conclude a very successful two-week season at the Civic All-British Theatre to-night. When "There Goes Susie" commences at the Civic All-British Theatre to-morrow, picture-goers will see and hear the popular comedian, Gene Gerraid, who will be remembered for his excellent performance in "My Wife's Family," for the first time since his very successful engagement on the English stage. For patrons who like an entertaining story with some captivating songs and plenty of sparkling comedy, "There Goes Susie" fills all requirements in an admirable manner. It has all these qualities and the story moves at a pace which will keep an audience in continued ripples of laughter, a ripple that every now and then will break out into roars of mirth. The story concerns the romantic ups and downs of a poor artist, Andre Cochet, and a wealthy man's daughter Madeline Sarteaux, and shows how the wealthy manufacturer, through a series of hilarious complications, unknowingly uses his daughter's beauty to advertise his soap. Supplying the necessary romantic angle is the charming "Wendy Barrie, while other well-known members of the cast are Zelma O'Neill, Gibb McLaughlin, and Gus McNaughton. Box plans are now open at the theatre where seats may be reserved at no extra cost.

MAJESTIC "BABY, TAKE A BOW" "Waggon Wheels'' and "Here Comes the Groom"' will be presented Anally to-night at the Majestic Theatre. Comedy and deep human emotion are delightfully mingled in "Baby, Take a Bow," which will begin at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow. The remarkable five-year-old Shirley Temple is featured as an especial attraction, and there is every justification for presenting her as an artist. The manner in which the child is able to give poignant and purposeful touches to the numerous phases of the film in which she appears is a matter for amazement. It is sufficient to say that Shirley Temple plays a telling part throughout the picture, and her contribution is both attractive and surprising. There is a good deal of interest attached to the story, especially for those who have an appreciation of the trials of the "under-dog." Discounting the humour, there are power and appeal in the story of two humble men who are endeavouring to surmount the social and employment difficulty of having prison records when they work seriously in the interests of their womenfolk. This seems to be a subject of world-wide appeal. Both men are thwarted by the prying and informing of over-zealous police officers, and they stand in danger of being convicted of another serious crime, although they are innocent. It is here that the human element of the film is pronounced, and James Dunn and Claire Trevor, in particular, give convincing performances. From every aspect the film is a satisfying and entertaining one. An outstanding supporting programme will include "I Surrender, Dear," with Bing Crosby; a Mickey Mouse comedy, "Fishing Around"; and "Sawdust Sidelights" (Magic Carpet). Box plans are now open at the D.I.C. THE WEDDING OF MICKEY MOUSE Owing to the heavy demand for seats and in order to avoid disappointment. the management of the Majestic Theatre will present the wedding of Mickey and Minnie Mouse at