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“FALLING FOR YOU.”

Crystal Palace Offers Jack Hulbert Comedy. As a laugh-provoking- duo Jack Hulbert and Cecily Courtneidge can have few equals on the screen. Their latest offering, “Falling For You”, which is featured at the Crystal Palace Theatre this week, is one of their brightest and ; best. It is impossible to recall a pici ture in which the pair did not appear at their best: but few of their films to date have given them such wonderful opportunities. and. as usual, they make the most of them. When Jack Hulbert first went on the ice-skating rink at a Swiss chalet the spectators began to laugh, but, like the people in the advertisement of the young man who learned to play the piano by post, they stayed to applaud. The things he can do on skates have to be seen to be appreciated, and all the while his facial expressions and that other something about him keep the laughter simmering. The loud explosions of mirth come when he and Cecily Courtneidge get together. As a butt for her biting wit. Huibert has further opportunities, and he is not. always lacking when his chance comes to retort. Their dances and duets aie among the attractions of the show. They have roles of rival reporters in search of a story about a Central European kingdom. They, do not go there, the action taking place in Switzerland and Condon. but the Continental touch allows the introduction of several sinis-ter-looking characters who assist considerably in the entertainment The supporting programme is a good one. It includes Sir Harry Lauder singing his popular ‘ 1 Hove a Lassie an interesting Xew Zealand news reel, an Ideal Magazine of merit, and an amusing “King Zilch” cartoon.

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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 955, 27 December 1933, Page 3

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“FALLING FOR YOU.” Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 955, 27 December 1933, Page 3

“FALLING FOR YOU.” Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 955, 27 December 1933, Page 3

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