“SUNNY SIDE UP” IS VERY POPULAR PICTURE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18992, 11 February 1930, Page 7

“SUNNY SIDE UP” IS VERY POPULAR PICTURE.

Brilliant “ Snnny Side Up ” is setting a record for Christchurch. It has entered upon its fourth week and still is filling Crystal Palace Theatre day after day and night after night. The management had some difficulty in securing the attractive film for this week, but, judging by its enthusiastic reception during the past three weeks they evidently felt that a duty rested on them to give as many as wish to see and hear it further opportunities, and so it will i complete its month in Christchurch. This triple extension of the usual time for a talkie picture is a sure indication of popular taste, which “ Sunny Side Up ” has hit to a nicety. Those who have enjoyed the brightness, fun and wholesome amusement provided by “ Sunny Side Up ” will not feel surprised at its success. “ Turn on the Heat " and the other catchy songs in-

troduced into the story will linger long in the memories of Crystal Palace patrons. Much praise has been given to Miss Janet Gaynor for her acting, dancing and singing. The praise is well deserved: but it must be admitted that Miss Marjorie White and Messrs Richardson and Brendell, who provide the comedy element, are responsible to a great extent for the enthusiasm “ Sunny Side Up ” has created in Christchurch. As a matter of fact, the piece has been remarkably well put together. Different branches of the art. of public amusement—acting, dancing, singing, setting, spectacular effects, and so on—have been studied, collated, and interwoven, adding still another art, the art of making a complete whole, with every item a winning number. The leading players are a show in themselves. Behind them are lesser lights, but they, on their own merits, would make a success of any film. Tt is safe to predict that all this week Crystal Palace will again he crowded, and that hundreds more will leave feeling pleased that they did not miss “ Sunny Side Up.”