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MAJESTIC THEATRE

‘ ’ BONNIE SCOTLAND. ’ ’ A most amusing comedy, “Bonnie Scotland,” concludes to-night a sueceseful season at the Majestic Theatre. The ever-popular comedians, Laurel and Hardy, are seen at their best in a film which, with constantly-chang-ing scenes and piquant situations, gives the pair full scope for their undoubted powers of acting the fool. First, arriving in Scotland from America to receave a legacy of a set of bagpipes from Laurel’s grandfa'ther, the pair are next seen with a Highland regiment on service in India. Romantic interest is supplied by June Long and William Janney, while Anne Grey, Vernon Steele and James Finlayson, a sergeant-major who joins Laurel and Hardy in many a scene, also appear. “Broadway Melody of 1936.” Enchanting music, spectacular dance routines set in backgrounds of unprecedented splendour, a pageant of the world’s greatest entertainers headed by Jack Benny, and an intriguing story all combine to make “Broadwal Melody of 1936,” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s most ambitious musical extravaganza the screen’tj outstanding eye and ear entertainment of the year. It begins its Wanganui season at the Majestic Theatre at the midnight mati- , nee to-night. There /are five songs by Nacio Brown and Arthur Freed. “Broadway Rhythm,” “I’ve Got a Feelin’ You’re Foolin’,” “On a Sunday Afternoon,” “Sing Before Breakfast,’’ and “You are my Lucky Star.” Sid Silvers gets many a laughwith his droll humour. Other new screen personalities who definitely score in this elaborate musical are Eleanor Powell, for the past five years acclaimed as “tire world’s greatest tap dancer,” who plays the lead opposite Robert Taylor. The latter does his beet screen work to date. Una* Merkel, as a joking secretary; June Knight, as a spoiled darling of New York society; Vilma and Buddy Ebsen, famous comedians and dancers; Nick Long, jun., noted acrobatic dancer; Frances Langford, radio’s eong bird, and Harry Stockwell, concert baritone, all deserve the highest praise for their amazing entertainment talents. Roy Del Ruth directed and John W. Considine, junr., was the producer. Moss Hart wrote the original story and the screen play was prepared by Jack McGowan, Sid Silvers and Harry Conn. Dave Gould, who wag responsible for the “Carioca” and “The Continental,” staged the dance routines and Albertina Rasch presented the ballet.

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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 306, 31 December 1935, Page 9

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MAJESTIC THEATRE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 306, 31 December 1935, Page 9

MAJESTIC THEATRE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 306, 31 December 1935, Page 9

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