ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 8 March 1930, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE: NANCY CAR= ROLL IN "SWEETIE" Chock full of bright songs, dances and humour, and with a cast headed by that popular young star, Nancy Carroll, supported by Helen Kane, world-famous gramophone record artiste, Jack Oakie, well-known comedian, and William Austin, renowned English humourist, "Sweetie," the new Paramount special attraction, will be screened at the Majestic Theatre this evening. "Sweetie" is the embodiment of joyous entertainment. It would be difficult to imagine an all-talking attraction with so much sparkling amusement and lilting melody packed into it. Apart from the happy story, there tire ten new and snappy songs featured in the picture, a number of them sung in typical style by Helen Kane. Miss Kane sings "Prep Step," "I Think You'll Like It," and "lie's so Unusual," and also contributes much to the fun and dancing of the feature. Miss Carroll herself has a fine singing number in "Sweeter than Sweet," the theme song of the film. Then there is the hilarious fun-making of Jack Oakie as the vaudeville artist who decides to go to college, and William Austin, the English professor with a wealth of amusing expressions. Oakie singing his "Alma Mammy" song is a piece of comedy long to be remembered. Briefly, the story of "Sweetie" concerns a beautiful young actress who feels that she has been badly treated by the man she loves, who as captain of the Pelham College football team, neglects his girl for the game he loves. Suddenly, the girl inherits the school and sees her chance for revenge. Then the fun begins. The picture is described by one critic as an extravaganza of gay tunes, lovely girls, hilarious comedy and irresistible dancing. A special supporting programme includes a novelty number of Hoot Gibson's Pvevellers. Very heavy booking is being recorded and patrons are urged to book their seats early at the Majestic Confectionery, or by telephoning 186.