A GREAT FILM
"GOLD DIGGERS OF BROADWAY." *A COLOURFUL SPECTACLE. . For months Te- Awamutu picturelovers have been hearing of the wonders of "The Gold Diggers of Broadway," therefore it is little wonder that the Empire Theatre was crowded last night, when the local season was commenced. The audience, expecting something out of the ordinary, was not disappointed Produced on lavish lines, "The Gold Diggers of Broadway" completely eclipses all its predecessors in magnificence and boldness of conception. It follows no ordinary standards, and copies no previous film. From the first flicker of the screen it moves on easily, rhythmically and tunefully, through one magnificent scene after another, to the breath-taking climax of colour, harmony and artistic dancing with which it closes. There is not a dull moment in the film, nor is there any falling away from the unusually high standard of presentation which is set in the opening scenes. Miss Winnie Lightner is the life and soul of the piece. Her drolleries are irresistible, her laughter is infectious, and her gaiety is always sparkling. She delivers herself of the most'telling thrusts against men in general, and can be relied upon to provoke a storm of applause every time she shows her extremely expressive face or opens her mouth. Whether "she sings, dances or just plays the fool she is good qompany and a great deal of the success of the entertainment depends on her efforts. Conway Tearle has an impressive role, and charming Nancy Welford does very well in the part of the heroine. Helen Foster is prettily demure, and Ann Pennington makes a decided impression with her remarkable exhibitions of dancing. Lilyan Tashman is always effective with her excellently assumed English society manner, and tone, and Gertrude Short is an excellent foil in her sarcastic witticisms.
The cast is an unusually strong one, and includes a chorus of over 100 beauties who dance and sing in the most capable fashion. There are many effective song numbers, including the popular "Painting the Clouds With Sunshine" and "Tip-toe Through the Tulips." "The Gold Diggers of Broadway" will be screened all the week.
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Waipa Post, Volume 41, Issue 3185, 7 August 1930, Page 8
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352A GREAT FILM Waipa Post, Volume 41, Issue 3185, 7 August 1930, Page 8
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