PLAZA THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 169, 22 July 1935, Page 12

PLAZA THEATRE

“ROBERTA.” I Filmgoers who have been eagerly anticipating its presentation here will ( find their expectations are fully realiised in “Roberta,” the splendid new | musical production which continues to I appeal to Wanganui audiences at j i he Plaza Theatre. Dealing with I the adventures of an “All-Ameri can” footballer who inherits a fashionable gown designing establishment in Paris called “Roberta,” the lilm affords many opportunities .for the introduction of that bright, original humour which is so much appreciated by the modern audience. But, in addition Ito this feature, the lilm is also notable for the splendid quality of its musical numbers, ami the exceptionally clever dancing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The former, besides contributing to the success of the film by his dancing, is also largely responsible for tho humour which, pervades the whole piece, and in this connection Ginger Rogers provides an admirable foil. Irene Dunne further enhances her reputativ as one of the leading singers on the talking screen by her delightful

rendering of the beautiful “Touch of Your Hand” and “Lovely to Look At” numbers and her singing of a tuneful Russian refrain to the accomapniment of a Balalaika orchestra is really charming. Among the. musical highlights of the picture are “The Pipe Organ Number,” “Let’s Begin,” “Yesterday,” “I’ll Be Hard to Handle,” “Lovely to Look At,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “Russian Refrain,” and “Touch of Your Hand.” To 'the feminine eye the bewildering array of costumes in this parade of beautiful mannequins is a revelation. The striking evening dress of Miss Dun no and the scintillating gown worn by Miss Rogers in this scene are attractive enough to excite the envy of any woman. Altogether, the lilm is a splendid success.