KING’S THEATRE
•TINOCCHIO”: DISNEY CARTOON Made possible through the genius ol Walt Disney, the brilliant cartoon “Pinocchio” is still captivating enthusiastic audiences at the King’s Theatre and will -have its final screenings tomorrow. Rich in fantasy and artistically drawn, the story traces the droll adventures of a carved wooden puppe; which eventually comes to life. Bright accompaniment is provided by seven ne w tunes. —‘.‘Lillian Russell”: Spectacular Musical, Friday— The New York of golden splendoui is the background for the story o) Lillian Russell, America's first and greatest glamour girl, the queen of them all. - She holds the spotlight again jn Darryl F. Zanuck’s production of “Lillian Russell,” the 20th Century-Fox film featuring Alice. Faye, Don Ameche, Henry Fonda, and others which comes to the King’s Theatre on Friday. The amazing life and loves of Lillian Russell were headline news in her day, and the picture, it is claimed, makes it eas> to realise 'why the beautiful actress was so famous and the songs of hei day so popular. Some of the songs that, are sung in the picture include "After the Ball is Over,” “Rosie, You Are Mv Posie," “The Band Played On,” (“Strawberry Blond”), “My Evening Star,” "Adored One,” and “Blue Love Birds.” Also featured in “Lillian Russell’’ are such outstanding screen personalities as Edwaro Arnold (as Diamond Jim Brady). Warren William and Leo Carrillo.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20385, 23 October 1940, Page 5
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