RECENT THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11548, 27 January 1932, Page 2

RECENT THEATRE

'DADDY T.CfNG LEGS.”

Janet. Gaynor, the wistful actress of “Seventh* Heaven’’ and other notable films, is the perfect choice for the part of the rebellious orphan drudge in Jean Webster's “Daddv Long Legs,” which achieved remarkable popularity at the Regent, It is a film with infinite appeal for both young and old. None of the whimsical charm of the original, in which Ruth Chattel-ton appeared on the stago many years ago, has been lost in the latest version. The piece is admirably acted throughout. Warner Baxter acts with quiet sincerity in the title-role, and delightful humour is lent the picture by Tina Merkel, as a lovelorn university student. Supports include CSias. Chase comedy. “ANNABELLE’S AFFAIBS.” Jeanette McDonald has such a wonderful personality that her latest film, “Ann a belle’s Affairs, ’’ which opens to-morrow, is really delightful entertainment. Her vivacity is- infectious, and dominates the film from beginning to end, and the audience is carried along on a whirlwind of sheer joy as the story of the madcap young woman, married to a grizzled miner whom she floes, not even know by sight, is unfolded before them, “Annabello’s Affairs” is a notable picture. It strikes a note of originality that is . decidedly pleasing. The cast is an exceptional one. Jeanette McDonald is outstanding, hut others who play a leading part are Victor Me La glen, Roland Young, Sam Hardy and Sally Blane, each of whom excels in comedy roles. Minor parts are filled bv actors and actresses who have achieved noteworthy success in other •films. ‘‘Annabelle’s Affairs” is pure farce. '1 here is no pretence that it is at all serious, and no one would want the delightful Annahelle to he anything but. the frivolous, extravagant and unconventional charmer that she is, Victor AlcLaglon, as the minor husband, has probably the host role of his career, and Roland Young is comical ns the financial magnate.