BRITISH PICTURE.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20648, 24 June 1935, Page 12

BRITISH PICTURE.

“ Kentucky Minstrels of 1935.” Entertainment of a type that has not been provided for many years past is revived in “ Kentucky Minstrels of 1935.” which is now showing at the Civic All British Theatre. Lying behind the bread title of the film is a good story, superb acting ancl music. ; and good casting. The picture is the re- j suit of the British Broadcasting Company’s policy in the broadcast of minstrel shows. So popular were the shows that they became regular features on the programmes. Now they have been transferred to the screen, and their value has been enhanced in the transformation. The principals on the screen are Harry Scott, Eddie Whaley, Nina Mae McKinney and Debroy Somers and his band. Debroy Somers and his band are the only players mentioned that are known here, but in England and America the three coloured stars are very popular. Past masters in the art of entertaining, they have given their best in the film, with the result that all types of theatre-goers will find amusement to ‘suit their tastes. The story concerns the ups and downs of Mott and Bayley (Scott and Whale}*), vivo nigger minstrels who refuse an offer to go on a tour of the music-halls because they believe that their own type of show will never change with the fashions. The programme is completed by three excellent supports, and Miss Iris Mason, who. aftei three successful weeks at the grand organ, is in her farewell week. Box plans are at the Civic, where seats may be reserved at no extra cost.