Amusements

Northern Advocate, 18 April 1938, Page 7

Amusements

“The Awful Truth” i At The Regent There was a real holiday house at! the Regent on Saturday evening, j when every seat in the theatre was filled. The programme presented was worthy the attendance, every item being of a particularly high order. The first of a series of “community sings," organised by Columbia, was screened. The songs were Irish, led by a jovial Irishman with a beautiful voice and supported by Irish peasants in picturesque- settings. The audience will not be so shy when the next of the sex’ios is presented. “Mother Hen's Holiday" was a most delightful coloured rhapsody. It should not be missed. Another fine picture was one dealing with fishing in its various aspects, from the small boys with their primitive gear to the capture of swordfish and whales. Tire big attraction was “The Awful Truth." in which the glamorous Irene Dunne and Cary Grant filled tire stellar roles. This notable comedy afforded great entertainment, working up to a climax which proved that actions are mere eloquent than words in the realm of prophecy. Irene. Dunne, resenting the allegation of her husband that she had not been faithful to him —an allegation which pertained to the pot calling the kettle black. though quite undeserved in both cases, applied for a divorce. This her husband good-humouredly assisted her to obtain, the only objection raised being the custodianship of “Mr Smith," who played a delightful role in the whole comedy. He also helped her. in every way a half-divorced husband might be expected to help, in the love-making of another man who wanted to marry j her. This led to most amusing scenes, j in which a lot of clever people play- ( od their part, particularly a lady who j fveed Grant from a matrimonial prn- ; position. It would not be fair to re- | veal the working of the comedy, or to 1 explain how. at long last, two who were really everything to one another were guided on to the right rails. To reveal these developments would spoil the fun for tlio.se who will see “The Awful Truth” tonight, when it will bo screened for the second time.

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