AT THE PICTURES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 15 June 1942, Page 4

AT THE PICTURES

State.— Cornmenrfne Tuesday, Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberun, In “The* Divorce of Lady X” with Binnie Barnes, Ralph Richarcisoa, Morton Selten. Merle Oberon rme. ges as a splendid comedienne in a mcst charming and spirited comedy. Lau- ' rer.ee Olivier, handsome and talented ap- I pears opposite her and also turns in a i great comedy performance. Among thosi* prominently present are Binnie Barnes. Falph Richardson, who proves himself one of England's finest comedians; and last, t ut by no means least, Morton Seiten, who gives a charm»ng portrayal. The story is based on the play, “Counsel’s Opinion.” "The Divorce of Lady X.” in technicolour. Is one of the gayest, smartest comedies the scieen has produced. Regent. —Now showing, Bouita Granville, Ray McDonald and Leo Gorcy in thrilling espionage story, “Down In San Diego” and L«oircj and Hardy *u evergreen, “Fra L.avo*o” Thrilling action ot American defence preparedness is adroitly woven into "Down in San Diego.” With a cast of talented young players, the story concerns a group of youngsters who become involved accidentally with a spy ring. McDonald, as the boy who attempts to join the lying about his age, reveals firstrule talent This is also true of Bonita Granville and young Dailey, who portray brother and sister. In the second feature Lauiel and Haidy, conceded to be the most popular comedians on the screen, make an appearance in the feature-length comedy Diavolo.” a story of a pair of rollicK.ng bandits, based on Auber’s famous cbm.c opera. The picture is reported to be the most ambitious yet undertaken by the noted laugh pair. The story of the two f r ierds.who turn bandits in retaliation for being robbed of M-uMr life savings just when they meant to retire is reported to be permeated with humour from its very opening reel to finish. Majestic.—Finally to-night, Lew Ayres, j Luraine Day and Lionel Barrymore in' lat- I cst “Kildare’- picture “My Life Is Yours,” commencing Tuesday, Judy Canova (The Scatterbrain Girl) in her funniest comedy “Puddin' Head.” In contriving another laugh-provoking plot for "Puddin’ Head." they have made Judy the unwitting owner of a valuable strip of Manhattan real estate—which becomes all the more valuable when the United Broadcasting System, through an error, trespasses one foot on her property in the building of their r.ew skyscraper To the inimitable comedy taients of Judy Canova are added some top-notch music, sterling performances by an outstanding cast of supporting players, _ including Francis Lederer. “Slim” Suftimerville. Eddie Foy Jnr., Alma Kruger and i Raymond Walburn, and first-iate direction | by Joseph Stanley. The musical contri- ; butions are excellent, with due credit to | Cy Feuer, Republic’s musical director, and l Judy puts the numbers across with the f utmost skill and comedy sense.