“THE BIG STORE”

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 51, Issue 3185, 21 October 1942, Page 5

“THE BIG STORE”

“MIRACLE KID” ALSO PROGRAMME AT REGENT COMEDY AND ACTION FILMS Those madcap Marx -Brothers, Hollywood’s ace faugh producers, bring another sure-fire cure for the blues to the Regent Theatre on Thursday and Friday when they introduce their latest film venture; “The Big Store.” The musical funfast marks the eleventh picture in eleven years of stardom for the Marxes, a unique record among comedians. Tony Martin is seen in the romantic lead opposite Virginia Grey, and is featured in two song hits, including one lavish symphonic number. \Harpo and Chico also contribute their traditional harp and piano selections. Directed by Charles Riesner, noted comedy director, the story presents the Marx freres as private detectives in a department store, trying to prevent the murder of Martin. After a series of hilarious incidents, they finally reveal and capture the villain. As a result, Groucho also captures the heart of wealthy Margaret Dumont, who returns to her perennial role as foil for his mad wooing.

Highlight comedy scenes take place in a unique bed-display room of the store, where the strangest wall beds ever seen are unveiled, and in the climax chase sequence, when the Marxes don roller skates to elude the killer.

Included in the supporting cast are Douglass' Dumbrille, William Tannen, Marion Martin, Virginia O’Brien, Henry Armetta and Anna Demetrio. Louis K. Sidney is the producer.

“Miracle Kid,” starring Tom Neal, Carol Hughes and Vicki Lester, will also be shown at the Regent Theatre on Thursday and Friday. It’s love with boxing gloves. . . Miss Physical Culture of the year versus “Kid Hex” the Voodoo boxer. . . They’re in love —but don’t stop fighting long enough to admit it.

FINALLY TO-NIGHT

“FOUR MOTHERS”

“Four Mothers” will show finally to-night at the Regent Theatre.