PLAZA THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 2, 4 January 1939, Page 9

PLAZA THEATRE

“THE GOLDWYN FOLLIES" A feast of first-class entertainment is to be seen in "The Goldwyn Follies,” which continues to attract crowded houses at the Plaza Theatre. A brilliantly-coloured extravaganza of song, dance, and humour, it is bound to strike a responsive cord in everyone who sees and hears it. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the picture, and one which is all the more surprising because of the fact that all-star variety films have been screened before, is the fact that though there is a galaxy of stars of opera, stage, screen and radio, they do not interfere with one another's merit. So many films are made in which the variety stars ruin the continuity of the story. The casting director seems to have taken the best he could find in the four entertainment mediums. Adolphe Menjou, the Ritz Brothers and Andrea Leeds head what is probably the most varied cast to appear under one title-head. From the radio there is Charlie McCarthy and his genial manager, Edgar Bergen, the famous crooner Kenny Baker, and the no less well-known Phil Baker and his accordion. Grand opera contributes Helen Jepson and Charles Kullman. Zorina and the American Ballet of the Metropolitan Opera bring a splendid contribution from the dancing floor. From musical comedy come Bobby Clark and Ella Logan. A whole cast of Goldwyn girls, talented tap-dancers and noted beauties appear in scenes which the magic of the colour camera has ensured are the best yet to be seen. On the same programme are the latest newsreels, and an excellent “March of Time” feature on the subject of America's free medical service scheme.