AMUSEMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1940, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE. TO-NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. “SAILOR’S LADY.” '"'Preview audiences arc still laughing and chuckling over the riotous comedy in “Sailor’s Lady,” starring Nancy Kelly and Jon Hall, which is now showing at the Regent Theatre. The Navy is the background for this 20th Century-Fox picture.< There’s laughter from ship to shore. And, of course, it s grand when the gobs land to take the fs in hand. Smart, full of surprises, picture zooms along at a fast pace to a riotous climax when a sailor’s sweetheart stows away her adopted baby on tho flagship and scuttles the Navy s war games—all for' love, of course. Nancy Kelly, one of Hollywood’s most versatile young stars, has a fine comedy part in “Sailor’s Lady.” Opposite her is Jon Hall who plavs the role of a sailor engaged to marry Nancy. Ibis is Hall’s first screen appearance since Id’s -great success ill “Hurricane” a few years ago. A fine supporting cast is overbubbling with laugh-provoking talent. Joan Davis, perennial favourite, heads the roster of featured players which includes: Dana Andrews, Mary Nash, Larry Crabbe, Katharine Aldridge, Harry Shannon, Wally Vernon find “Skipper,” (Bruce Hampton) -the sea-going baby.