WESTPORT TALKIES
Columbia’s very latest all talking production. “'The Melody Man,” at the Victoria Theatre to-day (Saturday), at 2.30 aid 8 p.m., is a beautiful romance caught by the all-seeing* eye of ,the motion p'eture camera and set Io rhythmic music. This is one talkie that has a soul. The conflict between th-‘ musical classics and jazz forms the basis of the plot. Tears, laughter and pathos are blended with a rare artistry and the result is an appealing romance. William Coll'ns Ju nr.. Alice Day. John S|. Polis, and Johnny Walker are the featured players. Many scenes are in gorgeous tech nieotour. Supports are Screen Snapshots. A'ictor Gem. Car toon, and Collegians. THEATRE ROYAL. 1 To-night (Saturday) only. Universal l present onp of Ken Maynard’s greatest pictures. “Senor Americano,” at the Theatre Royal, supported by Kathryn I Crawford, and a spb’ndid cast. The film iis packed with action from start to finish. Mayna’d on his horse ‘‘Ttiri zan ’ ’ performs the daring riding stunts .that have won him international fame, i Supports include Cartoon, Comedy, and Collegmns Usual picture prices, 1/6 ami 1/-.
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Grey River Argus, 2 May 1931, Page 7
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183WESTPORT TALKIES Grey River Argus, 2 May 1931, Page 7
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