PLAZA THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 105, 6 May 1933, Page 12

PLAZA THEATRE

“LOVE ON WHEELS' 1 Proof beyond doubt that the studios: of England produce the best screen comedy of the present day is furnished by “Love on Wheels,” the rollicking farce which is having such a successful run at the Plaza Theatre. Jack Holbert, Leonora Corbett and Gordon are featured, and they . combine, to present one of the most genuinely acceptable entertainments that has been seen on a local screen lor many a day. The events and incidents which are used to make up the story of “Love on Wheels” practically all take place in r bus or in the large department store of Gallops, Ltd., although there are a few digressions to right clubs and bars which add a good deal of variety to the performance. Perhaps the greatest share of the action is in the hands of the popular Jack Hulbert, whose attractive personality and overwhelming enthusiasm do much towards making’ the picture the success that it is. Gordon Harker, the Cockney comedian, also has a prominent part, and wth his innumerable mannerisms of speech and gesture he creates a part that will remain long in the memory of those who see “Love on Wheels.” Although Miss Corbett is not so well known to local theatre audiences as the others, she is certain to become popular as the result of her work in this picture. She is a charming and personable type of actress, and proves an admirable partner in nonsense and romance for Jack Hulbert. One of the most attractive features of “Love on Wheels” is the music that has been introduced, and this includes such song hits as “The Flies Crawled Up the Window,” “Shall We Wear Pyjamas or the Oldfashioned Nightie?” “Tho Same Old Bus,” “I Can’t be Hungry When I’m Hungering for You,” and “Two in a Bar.” All of these are of the most catchy kind, and all manner of novel and attractive effects are employed in their rendering. “Love on Wheels” is certainly one of the film successes of the year, and should on no account be rrissed. In conjunction with the principal feature a very attractive supporting programme is presented.