MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 78, 2 April 1938, Page 11

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“EVER SINCE EVE.” With Marion Davies and Robert Montgomery as co-stars, and a supporting cast that includes such popular comedians as Frank McHugh, Patsy Kelly, Louise Fazenda, and Allen Jenkins, the Warner Bros.-Cos-mopolitan comedy “Ever Since Eve" commences to-day at the Majestic Theatre. It is described as the spritliest piece of nonsense that either the lovely golden-haired Miss Davies or Montgomery has ever played in. Montgomery plays the part of an author who cannot settle down to finish his novels because he always has his mind on blondes. Miss Davies assumes the role of a secretary who has been so pestered by previous employers on account of her good looks, that when she goes to work for Bob she does so in disguise, making herself as homely as possible. Bob meets her at night, undisguised, does not recognise her, and falls in love with her. The complications resulting from this are fast and furious. The sort of roles portrayed by Miss Davies and Montgomery in the picture are especially suited to their talents, and triumphs of former films are repeated. Perhaps one of the best features of the picture is the presence of a sidesplitting supporting cast of comedians. Performances by Allen Jenkins, Frank McHugh, and Patsy Kelly keep the audience in gales of laughter. Lloyd Bacon, who directed Miss Davies in her last picture, "Cain and Mabel” also did “Ever Since Eve.” The original story was written by Margaret Lee and Gene Bake»-