TOWN HALL TALKIES
TO-XIGHT—JAXET GA VXQh IX ‘SE b'VAXTS ’ EXT.KAXGE. ’ Janet Gaynor and Vow Ayres, erstwhile screen sweethearts of ‘State Fair,’ have been re-united by popular demand in the Fox film, ‘Servants' Entrance,’ playing concurrently ut the Town Hall. .Mass Gaynor plays a rich society girl in search of now experiences, and Air. Ayres portrays a young inventor who has- turned to chauffouring in order to support himself ■while he perfects his new type motor boat. The picture is n departure from the usual straight romantic role played by Miiss Gaynor. Here comedy is blended with romance, and for the lb m
lime Janet Gaynor is seen as'a vr
tile and able comedienne. Her characterisation rangas from the wistful romance, which she portrays so wadi. In hilarious comedy, at which she proves herself a master. Tim theme 01 ‘Servants’ Entrance’ deals with tin 'romance which develops 'between Ayres, as the family chauffeur, and ATiss Gaynor as the rich girl who is continually in hot water as an inexperienced kitchen maid. The two give n lino performance, mid after viewing lire picture it is easy to see why (lie team was so successful in ‘State Fair.’ TTn> principals receive support Jfnnn a cast headed by Xed Sparks, Walter Connolly, Louise Dresser, G. F. Tin alley Jim., Astrid Allwyn, and Siegfried Biunann.
SATURDAY MADAME ELSA STRALIA.’tf CONCERT . AND PICTURES.
An event of importance in Paten entertainment will bo the appearance ol Madame Elsa Stralia on Saturday night. Madame Stralia has a worldwide reputation, having sung in all the important cities of the world. Assoc Vi ted artists will be Miss Ruth Mann, goat rahto, Madame Stralia’s: Wellington’ discovery, and Mr. .100 Crawford. There will be solos, duets, and community singing. ‘‘The (lir! From Missouri,” I lie new Mel ro-C old wy n-Mny e r pic I u re, brings Jean Harlow back to the screen. Miss Harlow is seen ns Hadie Chapman, on the hunt for a millionaire husband, in a role that only Jean Harlow could handle. Lionel Barrymore plays the part of T. R. Paige, a financial and political power, who. tries to turn heaven and high water to prevent Eadic from marrying his. son, Torn. The. son’s ride is taken care of by Prnnchot Tone, who was last seen with Miss Harlow in 'Blonde Bombshell. 7 Lewis Stone appears briefly as Cousins, millionaire and Hale Hamilton enacts an oilier playboy bachelor v. ’‘id crosses Miss Harhiw’s t rail. Patsy Ivclly servos admirably as a foil for Miss Harlow in her role as Kitty, Jean’s showgirl pal. The story tells of Eadie Chapman’s hilarious battles to find a husband with money.
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Patea Mail, 15 May 1935, Page 4
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441TOWN HALL TALKIES Patea Mail, 15 May 1935, Page 4
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