King’s Theatre

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 38, 15 February 1939, Page 2

King’s Theatre

“DAD AND DAVE COME TO TOWN” FINALLY TO-NIGHT AT 8 P.M. Two of the greatest favourites in 'Australia to-day are “Dad and Dave” i of the famous Rudd family, and when “Dad and Dave Come to Town” in j Cincsound’a merry modern comedy, I starring Bert Bailey, the grand old man of the Australian stage and screen, there’s limitless laughs for everyone. , 4 ‘Dad,” straight from the bush, in--1 herits a city dress salon. With “Dave” (Fred MacDonald) and “Jill” (Shirley Ann Richards), his eldest daughter, the old man sets out to show the city folks how a modern frock shop should be run. As the “farmer dressmaker,” he re-models the salon, and very soon is drawn into a skirmish with his opposition, “Pierre,” played by Sidney Wheeler. The action is fact and furious, and the laughs are literally laid on, as “Dad” applies his farm methods to his city business, and “Dave” makes love to the mannequins, as only Dave can make love. To celebrate the opening of his new store, “Dad,” assisted by his publicity manager, played by Billy Rayes, and his floor-walker, “Entwistle” (Alec Kellaway), launches a spectacular fashion parade that will gladden every feminine heart. It is then that “Pierre,” who holds a promissory note for £IOO, brings in the bailiffs. But all’s well that ends well, and the manner in which “Dad” and “Dave” save tho situation provides a fitting climax to this excellent entertainment.