FANTASTIC YET REAL

Evening Star, Issue 21714, 8 May 1934, Page 1

FANTASTIC YET REAL

‘LADY FOR A DAY’ APPEALING DRAMA Distinctly in a class by itself as regards motion picture entertainment and possessing a story so universally appealing that it is impossible to predict anything but outstanding success for it, ‘ Lady For A Day,’ the Columbia production, 'starring May Robson with AVarren AVilliam, starts its local run on Friday at the Octagon Theatre, and undoubtedly will be greeted by audiences with enthusiasm.

‘ Lady For a Day ’ is like a fantastic fairy tale, yet it is real and human. Its appealing humour and touching dramatic scenes make the laughs and tears blend wholesomely with an emotionally agitating effect that Is at once overpowering. A Revelation to picture audiences will be the magnificent performance of May Robson as “Apple Annie.” The complete cast, from the star down, deserves the highest praise for matchless, inspired performances. Frank Capra, the director, again reveals his genius in comedy and drama. He has taken the brilliant story, by Damon Runyon, which appeared in the ■ Cosmopolitan ’ magazine as ‘ Madame La Gimp,’ and has transcribed it to the screen as an even more brilliant screen drama.