MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 99, 30 April 1935, Page 7

MAJESTIC THEATRE

"MRS. WIGGS OF THE CABBAGE PATCH” An absorbingly human story of the trials and struggles of an impoverished family living in the heart of an American slum area is unfolded in “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch,” to have its final screening to-night at the Majestic Theatre. The picture is not a spectacular production, but makes its appeal by means of the lovable characters portrayed and splendid acting by every member of the cast. Pauline Lord is the leading player in the role of Mrs. Wiggs, whose ne’er-do-well husband has gone off to the Klondike, leaving her to care for their large family and resist the demands of a tyrannical mortgagor. Zasu Pitts has a leading part as Miss Hazy, a romantically-inclined spinster friend; and she is ably supported by W. U. Fields as a retired actor who answers her matrimonial correspondence. Tho supporting subjects are unusually good, including a Pop-eye the Sailor cartoon, items of interest, and a beautifully-coloured Betty Boop cartoon in gorgeous colour. This outstanding support is admirably produced and tells the tale of Cinderella and her Prince Charming. "Here is My Heart” Full of bright and gay humour and with a stG’ry which goes with a swing from the very start, the musical romance, “Here is My Heart,” which will open a season at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow, should provide light entertainment of a rare quality. Undoubtedly the main appeal of the film lies in the distinctive singing of Bing Crosby, the popular “crooner.” His rendering of the catchy tunes, “June in January,” “Love is Just Around the Corner” and “With Every Breath I Take,” is said to even surpass his singing in his previous pictures. Appearing in the leading feminine role is Kitty Carlisle, who was also seen with Crosby in “She T/Oves Me Not.” Additional merit is given to the production by the portrayals of Roland Young and Alison Skipworth, both of whom are splendid comedians. There will be a wide selection of short films.