PLAZA THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 268, 14 November 1935, Page 12

PLAZA THEATRE

‘■CURLY TOP.” “ Curly Top,’’ which is entertainment for all the family, is to be screened finally to-day and to-night at the Plaza Theatre. The brilliant young star Shirley Temple has the support of John Boles and Rochelle Hudson in this story of a youthful millionaire who adopts an orphan and finds that he must take her sister too —not difficult, perhaps, when it is realised that the sister is Miss Hudson —and who finally falls in love with the girl. Shirley gives three new songs, including “When I Grow Up” and “Animal Crackers in My Soup.” The story contains the elements of comedy and surprise which show Shirley’s talents to greatest advantage. The supporting programme includes an inter- I esting range of films. “Silk Hat Kid” Fast-moving dramatic action along I with a thrilling and dangerous romance j makes “Silk Hat Kid,” which starts its engagement to-morrow on the screen of the Plaza Theatre, one of the most powerful and most daring films ever to be presented. A new Lew Ayres in a role that ideally fits his personality and ability is revealed in his portrayal of a fast-thinking , twofisfred bodyguard. Paul Kelly, owner of a cafe located in the perilous slums | of a big city, hires Ayres to protect i him from chiseling racketeers. Ayres • meets and -falls in love with Mae j Clarke, Kelly’s girl friend, and an in- : tense rivalry results. Both men come to hate each other bitterly and gunplay appears to be the only way out. But at this point the film takes on such thrilling drama that it promises to keep the theatre audiences highly entertained throughout. The romance of pert and pretty Mae Clarke and Lew Ayres is so refreshing and stimulating that it has been well received by theatregoers everywhere. William Harrigan has the role of peacemaker and beloved Brother of the neighbourhood. To his portrayal he brings the virility and spiritual strength it requires. Others in the well-balanced cast are Half Harolde, Billy Loe, John Qualen, Warren Hymer, Vince Barnett and William Benedict.