MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 169, 22 July 1935, Page 9

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“GOLD DIGGERS OF 1935.” The success of the “Gold Diggers” of former years will have given the public high expectations of the "Gobi Diggers of 1935,” ami these expectations arc amply fulfilled by the spectacular entertainment that is being screened at the Majestic Theatre. Jn the first place there is an excellent cast of loading players. They include Dick Powell, Gloria Stuart, Adolphe Menjou, and Alice Brady. The last two are well known for their brilliant acting in non musical pictures, and they make an excellent addition to the fine musical comedy work of the two stars. With the support of such players as Glenda Farrell, Frank McHugh, and Dorothy Dare, not to mention the magnificent chorus of beautiful girls, the picture is one that will provide entertainment for every taste. It has made every effort to outdo and supersede its predecessors, and the manner in which this is done and the success achieved can only fascinate an dastonish the picture goer who is accustomed lo the brilliant and dazzling spectacle that, the modern musical screen can provide. The set ting is in a fashionable hotel when Dick Powell is an office clerk, saving up to be a doctor and to marry the hostess. To this hotel, however, come (iloria Stuart and her rich mother. This is tho commencement of many interesting romances, the most consistent pair in this direction being Gloria Stuart and Dick Powell. It is one ot the most beautifully staged and elaborate shows imaginable. The songs are ns is to be expected, as catchy as ever, and are well sung by Dick Powell ami the other singers. Some of them arc contained in the revue, others ara interwoven in the store.