MAJESTIC THEATRE
“DAD RUDD, M.P.” “Dad Rudd, M.P.,” the current attraction at the Majestic Theatre, is a notable new Australian picture. But its main claim to attention is the fact that once again it brings back the inimitable Rudd Family, who have won justifiable esteem because of their ability to provide entertainment that is lighthearted, wholesome and sincere. The cast was carefully chosen and, for the most part, the Rudd Family remain identical to the former series. Under the paternal wing of the be-whiskered Bert Bailey there are Mum (Connie Martyn); Dave (Fred McDonald), Joe (Ossie Wenban), Sally (Valerie Scanlan), and his eldest daughter, Ann, played by Yvonne East, the titian-haired Melbourne actress who makes her screen debut in the film. The comedy character of “Cedric Entwhistle” is again played in uproarious manner by Alee Kellaway, whilst Grant Taylor, discovered by Cinesound at its own Talent School, is the romantic “Jim Webster,” who finally unites the two families by marrying “Dad’s” daughter. Grant Taylor’s screen “father” is Frank Harvey, stage and screen -veteran, who also wrote the scenario. There is an excellent supporting programme. “French Without Tears” All of the finest elements of English comedy are preserved in the film adaptation of the popular play “French Without Tears,” commencing, on Friday at the Majestic Theatre, j Indications are that the film will be extremely popular, and it certainly deserves to be. Terrence Rattigan’s play, from which the film has remarkably few differences, was seen; by every member of the Royal ‘ Family, as well as by everyone who could get into the London theatre! during (he course of a long season/ The film version loses nothing by its transcription. T!f.e huge Frfcnch comedian Jim Gerald is cast to perfection as the professor and Ray Milland gives what is definitely his best performance to date as thd rising
young diplomatist and novelist who refuses to be vamped by the play's most designing blonde (Ellen Drew).
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 190, 14 August 1940, Page 7
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