ST. JAMES THEATRE

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 140, 10 March 1938, Page 16

ST. JAMES THEATRE

“It’s A Grand Old World” Sandy Powell’s new picture, “It’s a Grand Old AA'orld,” will commence a season at the St. James Theatre to-morrow. Sandy I‘owell is now recognised as the greatest comedian in England to-day, so that when he makes a film it is a notable event in motion-picture’ history. Never before has the famous Yorkshire comedian been provided with such a line vehicle in which to exploit his inimitable talents. The laughter-creating story, written by Tom Arnold, who is also responsible for the production, deals with Sandy’s adventures after he wins £16,000 in a football pool. AA z ith this money Sandy indulges in the most humorous exploits imaginable, ranging from adventures with a circus lion to buying a country mansion by mistake and falling into a den of London crooks. As Sandy’s actress sweetheart, who is just an English country girl, trying to keep the family mansion in the family’s possession, Gina Malo gives a very pleasing performance. A great cast includes Cyril Ritchard, Garry Marsh, Frank Petjingell, John Turnbull, and Iris Charles. The picture was directed by Herbert Smith, while those two wellknown British song writers, Michael Carr and Jimmy Kennedy, were responsible for the popular theme song of the picture, "It s a Grand Old AA’orld.” It’s an ideal song for Sandy, and the great comedian puts it over in an unforgettable manner.