PLAZA THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 110, 11 May 1936, Page 12

PLAZA THEATRE

“PADDY O’DAY” .Tane Withers, the gifted child actress., jigs her way ‘•■hrough “Paddy O’Day” screening again to-day at the Plaza Theatre, causing, as Irish folk usually do, a riot of mirth and a few tears. Paddy is first met on board the ship which takes her from Ireland to America, where she is to meet hsi mother, with her Russian friends, fascinating Rita Cansino and other mem bers of the Petrovitch family who are going to America as a troupe of entertainers. Paddy wins all hearts on the ship with her Irish songs, chief among which is “-Keep the Twinkle in You? Eye.” When the ship arrives ar Ellis Island news of the death of Paddy’s mother is brought, and the immigration authorities decide to send the child back to- Ireland, but Paddy and her dog escape in a novel manner. Pinkie Tomlin, who is a studious young man, much repressed by two maiden aunts, becomes attached to Paddy and through her meets the Petrovitch family and falls in love with the beautiful Rita. He finances their entertainment cafe and surprisingly finds himself to be a composer of songs which he sings during the piece. The supporting programme is excellent.