MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 125, 28 May 1936, Page 9

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“DANCING LADY” Tn the new version of “ Dancing Lady,” the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film which was such an outstanding success in .1934, and which is now screening at the Majestic Theatre, Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Franchot Tone achieve magnificent performances, and •they are ably supported by May Robson, Winnie Lightner and Ted Healey and His Stooges. But one of the finest performances in the picture is tint given by Fred Astaire, who dances and sings with Joan Crawford in the style which has made him famous to-day. Nelson Eddy, who, until “Naughty Marietta,” was absolutely unknown is actually included in the grand finale of this spectacular show, and sings ‘•Rhythm of the IDay.” Other song hits are “Let’s Go Bavarian.” “Everything I Have is Yours.” “Dancing Lady,’’ and “Heigh Ho.’’ His voice is recorded beautifully, and it is remarkable that it was not un.il two years later that he achieved success. The appearance of these two now famous stars in combination with the other already brilliant artists makes this return presenation of “Dancing Lady” an event that should be welcomed. “Tale of Two Cities’’ “A Talc of Two Cities,’’ cniing on Saturday to the Majestic Theatre, is one of the most noteworhy pictures to come to Wanganui. With his wealth of characters, and his art of catching the atmosphere of the time, Dickens appears to give a producer every facility for transferring his novels in spirit to the screen. As Sydney Carton, Ronald Colman undoubtedly has one of the most congenial roles of his career and distinguishes himself by fine acting. As Lucie Manette, Elizabeth Allan is also splendidly cast. The part of Charles Darney, the young French nobleman who marries her before he is caught up in the toils of the Revolution. is played weU by /Donald Woods. Others of note in the cast are Edna May Oliver, as Miss Pross; Basil Rathbone. as the sinister Marquis d’Evremont; Reginald Owen, Blanche Yurka, Henry K Walthall, Walter Catlett, Fritz Leiber, H. B. Warner and Claude Gillingwater. The evening session com mences at 7.45 p.m.