"MARYLAND"

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24606, 14 May 1941, Page 3

"MARYLAND"

The romance, beauty and traditions of the proud south, climaxed by the most spectacular steeplechase in America, the Maryland Hunt Cup Race, are highlights of Darryl F. Zanuck's technicolor production of " Maryland," the new Twentieth Century-Fox picture which comes to the Octagon Theatre on Friday. Said to be greater than the tremendously popular " Kentucky," ' Maryland," which was directed by Henry King, promises to be rated as one of the best pictures of this or any entertainment season. Three leading members of the cast in " Maryland " have been awarded academy prizes. In addition, five members of the production staff have been honoured. The superb list.of prominent players is headed by Walter Brennan, the Academy Awardwinning star of " Kentucky." The human, lovable role of the horse trainer in " Maryland " has been called another made-to-order part for him Fay Bainter, who won an Academy Award for her sterling work in " Jezebel," has another important featured role in the picture. Brenda Joyce and John Payne, as the headstrong young lovers, torn by fierce family pride, share the romantic lead. Others prominently featured are Charlie Ruggles, Hattie McDaniel. who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of the lovable kerchiefed Mammy of " Gone With the Wind," and Marjorie Weaver. Ethel Hill and JacK Andrews wrote an original screen play for " Maryland." Gene Markey was associate producer.