AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1938, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY’S PICTURES. TO-NICHT! TO*NIGHTI "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 tonight at the 1 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, Camuel Hinds, Paul Kolly 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 0 of two players for the sister of their, qnar. 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.