AMUSEMENTS
EVERYBODY’S PICTURES. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. “NAVY, BLUE AND GOLD.’ Acclaimed by naval officers the most authentic story ever written about the historic [United States Naval Academy “Navy Blue and Gold’’ opens on Wednesday at the Princess 'Theatre. The novel steeped in colourful traditions of the institution, .was . written by George Bruce, who also adapted it to the screen. The picture i s headed by a strong cast- including Robert Young,, James Stewart. Lionel Barrymore, Florence Rice, Billie Burke, Tom Brown, Oaiiinel Hinds, Paul Kelly and Barnett Parker. It portrays the poignant devotion of cadets pledged to their country’s service, the heartaches of stern, character-building discipline, the thrilling sportsmanship of the Navy’s titanic football games, and the lov e of two players for the sister of their quar. ter back pal. Many scenes for the picture were filmed on the grounds at Annapolis. Sam Wood directed, .with technical aid from Cotton Warburton and Gil Kuhn .for football sequences. Commander Harvey S. Haislip, U.S.N., retired, -served as technical adviser for Navy scenes. Also News. “Country Hospital”'a two reel comedy featuring Laurel and Hardy.
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1938, Page 3
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182AMUSEMENTS Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1938, Page 3
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