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MAJESTIC THEATRE

“DEAD END KIDS ON DRESS PARADE” AND "THE MIDAS TOUCH”

With an impressive record of film successes, the famous “Dead End” kids have become an institution rather than a team of gifted lads. They have epitomised a section of contemporary American life that has won for them and the class they represent a sympathy and understanding that could •have been gained in no other vvSy. Hitherto their pictures have dealt with stark facts, with the seamy side of life:; .with the underdog’s struggle to. achieve a place in .the sun.' Keen interest was' therefore centred in "Dress Parade” at the Majestic Theatre yesterday, when these likeable kids were seen in a comedy. Gone were the city’toughs. The wisecracking, long-haired, gutter-hardened denizens of the slums became model youths at one of America’s leading military academics. But the hooliganism persisted and it was this human element and the worldly wisdom of Leo Gorcey, the toughest of the lot that gave sauce to a piquant Story. Yesterday’s audiences found the picture excellent entertainment. ■Barry K. Barnes puts up a first class performance in “The Midas Touch. He has always been a .clever actpr, but in this comedy he shows a whimsical command oyer detail which makes all his scenes a delight. Judy Kelly, too, has developed her acting style greatly since she first appeared in English films. Her facial expressions and her timing have both gained in subtlety. All the other characters are splendidly represented, and, altogether The Midas Touch” is an expert and original production. The programme includes the serial, “Junior G-Iylen.” In addition to the above, the serial, “Wild Bill Hicock” y/ill be screened at tne Bargain Family matinee at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday.

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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20486, 21 February 1941, Page 5

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MAJESTIC THEATRE Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20486, 21 February 1941, Page 5

MAJESTIC THEATRE Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20486, 21 February 1941, Page 5

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