THE METEOR

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 138, 13 May 1941, Page 2

THE METEOR

Fred Mac Murray, Albert Dekker and Gilbert Roland make up the (hrec-man army of the Old Southwest M-hose adventures are described in “Rangers of Fortune.” the Paramount picture coming tomorrow to the Meteor Theatre. Under the deft direction of Sam Wood. famed for “Good bye, Mr Chips” and “Our Town,” they are a maurauding trio who live, love and tight in the best traditions of Robin Hood and D’Artagnan. 1 lie story of “Rangers of Fortune” centres about the battle these three encounter when they throw in their lots with a crusading newspaper publisher against at powerful land-grabbing gang. The story of how a group of ambitious youngsters surmount their difficulties and produce a successful show is told 'in Paramount’s bright new musical, “Dancing on a Dime.” which is the second big feature of the Meteor to-morrow. The picture is laid against the background of the last days of the old Garrick, Theatre m New York. While rehearsing for a show in the theatre, the troupe learns that their financial support has boon withdrawn and unless a new backer can be found, the theatre will be torn down to make wav for a parking lot. Unable to pay their rent, the youngsters move into and live in the theatre. After a few exciting escapades with counterfeit monev, they eventually secure a hacker and the show goes on. The east is comprised almost, entirely of up-and-coming young players, including Robert Paige, Grace McDom aid, Peter Ilayes. Eddie Quillan, Frank Jcuks and Virginia Dale.