STATE

Evening Star, Issue 23481, 23 January 1940, Page 10

STATE

Grade Fields plays Sully, a variety singer who is discouraged by the poor response of Glasgow audiences and embarrassed by the presence of her rascally but lovable father, the “ Major,” played by Sydney Howard, in ‘ Shipyard Sally,’ which is being shown at the State. The “Major” buys ; a Clydebank public house with, Sally s savings just' before depression settles over the shipyards. By the time Sally has learnt the running of the place her customers have no money left, but she gives them encouragement and beer with equal generosity. When the men have learned that a commission has been appointed in London to report on the situation at Clydebank, they realise how important it is that the authorities should know of their desperate plight. A petition ,is signed and Sally is persuaded to ga to London to urge that the men be given work, in London, Sally still has the “ Major to keep under control as well as trying to see the elusive Lord Randall (Morton Selten), chairman of the commission, and there are many incidents to contend with before she concludes her business. In spite or the Major # her efforts succeed, and the way is paved for an inspiring close to an entirely satisfying film.