MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 183, 7 August 1935, Page 9

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“DANDY DICK.’’ A very amusing comedy of English country life is “Dandy Dick,” coming to-day to the Majestic Theatre. This picture is notable for its atmosphere of the English countryside, of rural ways and customs, and this is accomplished as much by the excellence of the acting of the minor characters as by the splendid scenery which forms the background of the'film. Only the Elstree studios could be in a position to produce such authentic scenes of rural life. The cast is headed by the popular Ixjndon comedian, Will Hay, who as the vicar of a parish whose only blemish appears to be a church with a leaning spire is driven by his good nature into somewhat dubious ways and means. Sir Arthur Pinero’s comedy has been modernised in such a way as to add to the humour of many of the situations. In the modern version, the neighbouring squire’s son (Davy Barnaby) puts in an appearance in an aeroplane, from which the vicar later makes an involuntary parachute des-' cent on to the leaning spire that is the cause of all the trouble. The young feminine lead is taken by Nancy Burns, whose charming manner adds much to the film. As the vicar’s sister, Mignon O’Doherty scores a great success. Others in the cast are EsmondKnight and Jimmy Godden. The supports include a two-reel comedy featurette.