ST. JAMES
“SONG 0’ MY HEART” From the opening scenes of “Song o’ My Heart” to the final notes of the voice of its star, John McCormack, at its close, the audience which heard and saw it at the St. James Theatre on Saturday treasured every moment of it. In the skill with which the voice of the great tenor had been recorded in Fox movietone, in the expert direction by Frank Borzage, and in the fine human elements of the story itself, this rates as an exceptional picture and splendid entertainment. Those who saw the opening performance were moved to alternate laughter and tears, and frequent bursts of applause signified to the intensity of their appreciation of the vocal numbers. We are introduced to John McCormack as a talented singex* in a little Irish village, saddened by an early disappointment in love. • The girl, following the dictates of a domineering aunt, married another. The role is beautifully enacted by Aiice Joyce, and Maureen O’S Lilli van and Tommy Clifford give delightful performances as her two children. The supporting programme lives tip to the high standard of the main picture.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1077, 15 September 1930, Page 13
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190ST. JAMES Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1077, 15 September 1930, Page 13
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