“Vagabond Lady” Comedy of Unusual Merit

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 81, 6 April 1938, Page 11

“Vagabond Lady” Comedy of Unusual Merit

ROBERT YOUNG FEATURED WITH EVELYN VENABLE

(Kosy: Now Screening.

Action, comedy, beautiful settings, gorgeous gowns, ?nd splendid acting makes “Vagabond Lady," the Hal Roach-M-G-M feature one ,of the best motion pictures of recent months.

Robert Young as the irresponsible “Tony," son of a millionaire department store owner, has the time of his young life providing delightful comedy and considerable romance to the plot of the story, which revolves around the beautiful daughter of the store’s janitor, “Spiggs." Evelyn Venable as the daughter, "Miss Spiggins," turns in one of the best performances of her screen career.

A difficult role in the film, " John ” the dignified brother of "Tony," is portrayed by Reginald Denny. As usual, this veteran of the stage aril screen acquits himself creditably. In fact, the entire cast is par excellence. The supporting players, who numlier in their list such outstanding character actors and comedians as Berton Ghurchill, Frank Craven, Forester Harvey, Dan Crimmins and Ferdinand Gottschallc are all well cast.

With rare skill, Director Sam Taylor has put these payers through their parts with an understanding of comedy values and human emotions that explains why he is among those on the top rungs of cinemaland’s directorial ladder.

As a result of her performance in David O. Selznick’s technicolour production "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Ann Gillis, who portrays Becky Thatcher in the film, has l>een awarded a long-term contract by the producer. Opposite Miss Gillis plays Tommy Kelly, the new juvenile screen find, who enacts the role of Tom Sawyer in Mark Twain’s immortal story.