Shirley Temple's Only Rival

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 3 October 1936, Page 9

Shirley Temple's Only Rival

With a twinkle in her eye and a saucy Irish brogue in her song, little 'Jane Withers heads the cast in her joyous new Fox picture, “Paddy O’Day.” The picture which follows the fascinating adventures of a motherless little girl from Erin to the strange city of New York, presents Pinky Tomlin, Rita Cansino, Jane Darwell and George Gitvo—the Greek ambassador of radio—in the strong supporting cast.

Its songs include “Keep That i Twinkle in Your Eye” and “I Like a [' Balalaika.” Pinky Tomlin, who wrote “The Object of My Affections,” contributes one of his own, “Changing My Ambitions,” and “Which Is Which,” sung by Miss Cansino in the big production number. The story of “Paddy O’Day” follows the trail of a little lass who goes to the United States on the steerage I

JANE WITHERS IN "PADDY O'DAY"

of a big boat, and who captivates the hearts of all her fellow passengers. When she arrives at Ellis Island, it is only to meet disappointment. Her mother has died and she must be sent back. She eludes the vigilant eyes of the immigration inspectors, and escapes to the house where her mother used to work. It is a strange, crazy household, presided over by two eccentric aunts who repress the almost irrepressible Pinky Tombn.

Tomlin discovers Jane, and together they have a great many joyous adventures as she introduces him to hei Russian acquaintances of the ship. Before the climax of the picture a romance has sprung up between Tomlin and Miss Cansino and, finally, when the immigration officers ferret out Jane’s hiding place and attempt to take her away, they come to her I rescue.