"COME ON, GEORGE"

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24348, 12 July 1940, Page 3

"COME ON, GEORGE"

FORMBY AS A JOCKEY ■Those who enjoy comedy will find a rich bill of fare in "Come On, George," which is the feature; of the new programme at. the Empire Theatre to-day. In the main'part is George Formby,, the well-known English comedian, who has won the greatest, popularity, everywhere, and who is the greatest money-making star of the English films. In "Come On, George," he is cast in the role of a stable hand, who has been set to guard a wild race horse harried Maneater, and-as might be expected the troubles'which follow are many and exciting. The humorous situa-tions-cannot fail to raise the greatest hilarity. The light-hearted story carries the famous comedian through a maze of adventures. .He gets mixed: up with 'racehorse crooks. There/are colourful moments when he has . a \conflict "with gangsters, he rides the winner of a big race in dashing way, and in the end comes his reward with a note ;of ; romance and the girl of his choice as his wife. The picture 'is. described as the., best that George Formby has been associated with, and it .sets a {very high standard in humorous entertainment.'".;■. The bright, apdj attractive of George 'Formby ,f is /reflected throughout the picture, and its quick-changing, plot •and-wealth ofiincidents gives him every ■opportunity to show his great gifts which make him such a popular favourite as an entertainer. ;In "Come On, George," there is a- very capable supporting ".cast, including such well-known artists as Patricia Kirkwood, Joss Ambler;'and Meriel Forbes. There is an excellent supporting programme, including a picture which has a special interest at the present moment, the training of air fighters at 'England's Cranwell training .school, called "Raising Air Fighters." The new "(serial, '■'■" The Green Hornet," will also be shown. I