CIVIC TO RE-OPEN.
The Civic Theatre will re-open with talking pictures on Easter Saturday. The principal attraction will be Paramount’s dramatic romance, “ I-lis Woman,” in which Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert are co-starred for the first time. An engrossing story of a man and woman who are drawn together through their mutual love for a motherless child. “ His Woman ” emerges as a human and tender drama which will appeal to young and old. Gary Cooper Is cast as Sam Whalan, a sea captain, who finds himself forced to “father” a foundling baby left aboard his ship. Drawn to the helpless child, Sam de-
cides to secure the services of a young girl to care for the baby. But Sam is at anchor in a tropical port and is unsuccessful in getting the right girl for the job until Sally Clarke (Claudette
Colbert - ) comes along. Sally tells Sam that she is the friendless daughter of a missionary, and Sam. believing her story, eagerly hires her. From this point on the story effectively builds dramatic suspense when Sam’s first
mate, recognising Sally as a former entertainer in one of the seaport dives, threatens her with exposure. “Touchdown," an exciting football drama, featuring Richard Arlen, Peggy shannon and Jack Oaltie, will also be screened.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 379, 22 March 1932, Page 3
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