DE LUXE THEATRE

Hutt News, Volume 17, Issue 24, 17 November 1943, Page 8

DE LUXE THEATRE

now showing;. Amusing, outstanding characterisations and poignant dialogue art' the highlights oL' the spritely comedy romance "Spring Meeting." ' This crisp, well-acted comedy stars Nova Pilbeani, Basil Sydney and ' Henry Edwards. The chief supporting rule is filled by Sarali Churchill (daughter of Winston Churchill). AND How a dead outlaw can reach across the grave and terrorise an entire western community, makes for suspenseful action in RKO Radio's latest Tim Holt thriller, "Land of the Open Range." Ray Whitley and Lee White as Smokey and Whopper again appear with the popular outdoor star. AND Robot bombers and stratosphere pursuit planes are among the futuristic and dram'atic airplanes revealed in Columbia's new super serial, "Plying G-Men," whose first chapter is now showing at the De Luxe Theatre. The 15-episode serirtl not only offers advanced conception of what the future holds in the way of aerial magic, but presents accurate picturisations of recent aviation accomplishments. The designs of to-morrow's planes, according to codirectors Ray Taylor and James W. Home, were worked out by practical aeronautical engineers and are perfectly feasible. The three principal G-Men are young round-the-world fliers who have entered the government service to help smash a ring of spies. The parts are played by James Craig, Richard Fiske. and Robert Paige. Lorna Gray has the feminine lead, Forbes Murray is the heavy, while Dick Curtis is his henchman. Don Beddoe, young Sammy McKim, John Tyrrell, Stanley Brown and Eddie Laughton also have important roles. COMMENCING FRIDAY. Those travelling troubadours and , entertainers who visit the Army camps are said to be happily dramatised in Universal's song-packed funfilm, "Hi, Buddy," coming Friday to the De Luxe Theatre. Jive, joy and jollity are the chief ingredients of this timely production which boasts a gala array of headliners in ; its talented cast. The story deals with the romantic whys and wherefores behind a gay expedition through the camps afid the film's stirring action goes into full swing with a spectacular benefit performance which serves as , a rousing finale. Robert Paige, Harriet Hilliard, Dick Foran and Marjorie Lord have leading roles and the long player list includes Bobs Watson and Gus Schilling. Featured anion g the other-performers and specialties are The Step Brothers, The King's Men and The Foilr Sweethearts. Eighteen hit tunes are routined iji the picture's elaborate musical s9ore, many of which are declared to rate national popularity. Paige, Miss Hilliard and the various singing groups in the film furnish the vocal entertainment.

"Hi, Buddy" was filmed from an original screen play by Wari'en Wilson. Charles Previn was the musical director. John W. Boyle officiated as cinematographer and the associate producer was Paul, Malvern. Harold Young directed. AND There 4 are thrilling incidents and an atmosphere of very timely interest in "Kid Dynamite," the- Monogram comedy drama, with the re doubtable East Side Kids in the starring roles. This group of brash youngstens, headed by Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jor-

dan, Huntz Hall and Gabriel Dell, are calculated to supply plenty of action antl excitement iu any picture in which they appear, but in this up-to-the-minute firm they are aided by the charming Pamela Blake, Henry Hall, Daphne Pollard and Vince JJarnett. and a story which is filled with tensely dramatic situations. a * • •