Arthur Askey In Film Version Of "Charley's Aunt"

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 282, 23 August 1940, Page 6

Arthur Askey In Film Version Of "Charley's Aunt"

“PIIARLEY’S (BIG - HEARTED AIINT,” an English production, which is an up-to-date version of the famous Braudoii-Tlioinas stage farce, “Charley’s Aunt.” will shortly be released in New Zealand. In addition to starring the 8.8. C, favourite, Arthur Askew, the film includes in its cast Richard Murdoch, Graham Moffatt and Moore Marriott. Walter Forde, who bus become famous for his many successful British screen comedies. directed the film. Perhaps the most famous catchphrase in England since Mae West’s “Come Up and See Me Sometime.’ is Arthur Askey’s immortal utterance after telling of a generous gesture on his part, “Big-hearted Arthur—-that s Hie.” , . ~ Ever since, this phrase has become famous over Hie 8.8. C. network and it has become universally popular and known everywhere. Askey used it some twelve years ago in ins less prosperous days as a cabaret entertamei, and even before I bat when be was in the pay of the Liverpood Aluuieip.il Council, some sixteen years ago, it was a familiar exclamation <>l Ins. Hater, when he bad adopted the entertainment profession as :i career, Askey appealed ‘til over England as a cabaret and concert party entertainer. Always, in every show, he would utter the now classic phrase—“ Big-hearted Arthur Hull's me!”

ALICE FAYE will star in 20rb & Century-Fox’s forthcoming production, "Down Argentine Way.” with Carmen Miranda, New York’s _ night club singer, featured. “Belle Starr,” which was to have been Miss Faye's next picture, will be made following the South American musical.