REGENT THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 256, 30 October 1939, Page 9

REGENT THEATRE

“I STOLE A MILLION” AM) “THE OLD BARN DANCE” A man who carved a wild slice of life- who defied society to question nis right to live and to love under his own code—such is the theme of Universal’s “[ Stole a Million,” co-starring George Raft and Claire Trevor, now screening to-day at the Regent Theatre. Claire Trevor (remembered for her performance in “Stagecoach”) is the girl who almost heads him in the right direction. Henry Armetta furnishes the comedy highlights as the proprietor of the flower shop which Raft decided to “hold up” for pin money, not knowing that destiny was going to change his plans again by having him find romance there—in the form of Claire Trevor. Dick Foran is the third corner of the love triangle, however, w’hich provides the force for Raft to attempt a complete straight course, until society insists upon his debt being paid! Victor Jory heads the principals who build for menace and the misfortune which haunts Raft in spite of romance and right living. The associate feature, “The Old Darn Dance.” Republic musical western starring Gene Autry, offers all that any action-feature patron desires. The* Autry westerns have always broken away from the routine type of outdoor dramas, and this one tops them all. Excellent music, played by the Colorado Hillbillies, and sung b\ Autry and his pal “Frog’’ (Smiley Burnette), combined with a story far superior to many socalled “Class A” productions, makes “The Old Barn Dance” well worth any one’s time. The cast, acquits itself nobly in the picture, and as usual. Autry stands out. Smiley Burnette continues to increase his popularity in the role of Frog, and Helen Valkis is pleasing in every way as Sally. Sammy McKnn is an up and coming young western actor. The Colorado Hillbillies are eight boys who, with all string instruments, create music that will keep your toes tapping the floor whenever they are on the screen.