Shannon Talkies
Uproariously funny is the only way to describe “Canaries Sometimes Sing, tho latest comedy morsel from tho acidulous pen of Mr. Frederick Lonsdale. lhis talkie does not rely on low-brow, thick ear comedy, but on the stuccoed pattern of its brilliant dialogue, irony of situation ,and its counter play of character. Character plays an important part in the development- of tho delicious comedy on which “Canaries Sometimes Sing” makes its appeal, and the patterned prospect of the designingly devilish Tom Walls scheming to unload his “hindminded” wife on his old friend—“Eton and Oxford”—while ho, himself, has his heart set on his old friends’ young wife, there is comedy prospect as delicious as it is devastating. Much, of. course, considering its sophisticated nature, depends.on the direction, and it can be said immediately that Tom Walls’ work in this lino polishes up this comedy gem till it shines in every foot. “Canaries Sometimes Sing” will commence a season at the Renown Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday next.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6620, 5 August 1931, Page 9
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167Shannon Talkies Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6620, 5 August 1931, Page 9
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