“Lady for a Day” is to be Released Soon

Manawatu Times, Volume LIX, Issue 7471, 23 May 1934, Page 5

“Lady for a Day” is to be Released Soon

WARREN WILLIAM IN A REALLY SLENDID TALKIE. “Lady for a Day,’ ’ is to show at the Regent on May 30. It has been heralded by all who have seen it as one of the best talkies made. Story, adaption, cast and direction were all of the finest quality; extra efforts were put forward by all hands, and the result is said to amply justify the pride the Columbia studio is taking in the finished product. “Lady for a Day” appeared in the Cosmopolitan magazine a few months ago under the title of “Madam La Gimp.” It was written by Damon Runyon, who has been called the “O’Henry of 1933, ’ because of his humorous and dramatic tales of Broadway night life and its “dames and guys.” There are plenty of both in this picture although it revolves mainly about “Apple Annie,” a haggard, old fruit-vendor, who is transformed into a ‘ ‘lady for a day.” Warren William, handsome and popular star of many a recent picture, plays -Dave the Dude,” a typical Runyon character —a big-shot gambler, straight, likeable and picturesque. That grand old veteran of stage and screen, May Robson, plays “Apple Annie,” and as a result of her excellent portrayal of tins colourful character, has achieved stardom. Others in the cast arc Guy Khbbec, Glenda Farrell, Jean Parker, Barry Norton, Walter Connally, Ned Sparks and Hobart Bosworth.