STATE THEATRE

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 231, 1 October 1935, Page 3

STATE THEATRE

“OUR LITTLE GIRL” Glorious Shirley Temple, whose natural art is second to none, and who lias, in the words of Irvin S. Cobb, “made more people happy and more children laugh than any child your age in the history of the world,” is hero again. Her new Fox Film picture, “Our Little Girl,” began its engagement to record crowds at the State Theatre on Saturday. It is called her greatest. This is said to be Shirley’s most touching picture. She plunges into an emotional adventure that sings m the heart as she bravely meets a bewildering crisis while those who are nearest and dearest to her grope in the shadows of misunderstanding. Shirley’s bravo smile revives a waning love, when she pleads for her mother to return, and runs away from home to reunite her parents. In addition to acting, the child wonder sings. This powerful story again brings to the screen beloved Shirley Temple. Again she is said to prove herself a dramatic star second to none. And at no time does she stop being a real child dear to the hearts of millions. Shirley plays almost every scene in this picture. "Our Little Girl” is said to have appeal for young and old. For the young in heart as well as in years, there is a thrilling circus sequence. Producer Edward Butcher spared no expense in bringing a complete circus, big tent, wild animals, elephants, and all, “Poodles” Hanneford, world-famed clown and rider, has an exciting act, clowning, riding, falling, thrilling. Other circus celebrites seen here are “The Clarkonians” in a swinging act, and the clowns Hainbone, Dumbell, Smiling Sambo. A fitting cast has been assembled around the screen sensation. Rosemary Ames plays the mother, and Joel IfcCrea the father. Olliers are Lyle Talbot as “tho other man,” Erin O’BrienMoore, Jack Donohue, Poodles Hanneford, Gus Van, Margaret Armstrong, Rita Owin, Leonard Carey, J. Farrell Macdonald and Jack Baxley, Tho direction is by John Robertson. There is an excellent supporting programme which includes comedy, scenic, cartoons and newsreel.

“Becky Sharp"—Saturday Next, Heralded as the most important picture since the advent of the talkies, RKO’s magnificent living colour production, “Becky Sharp,” comes to the State Theatre on Saturday next. Throughout New Zealand the enthusiasm displayed towards this epoch-making achievement has been unparalleled. In the main cities it was found necessary to release “Becky Sharp” in two theatres simultaneously. In Auckland at the Civic and Plaza, Wellington State and Plaza, Christchurch Mayfair and State, and Dunedin State and Grand. The box plans for the local season are now open at the State Theatre and as reserves are already pouring in, patrons are advised to secure their seats without delay.