MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 169, 21 July 1941, Page 7

MAJESTIC THEATRE

‘‘HIRED IH1T” Rosalind Russell is rapidly taking first place among the screen stars who successfully combine marriage and a career for the benefit of movie goers and as an inspiration to unwed girls, and unemployed wives. Rosalind Russell stars with Brian Aherne in “Hired Wife.” currentlyscreening at the Majestic Theatre. “Gone With the Wind’’ By rights, a report of “Gone With the Wind,” which opens next Friday at the Majestic Theatre, should be merely the statement: The greatest picture ever made—in every detail. “Gone With the Wind” is the most faithful filmisation of a novel the screen has ever attempted. Every word, character, and even in Margaret Mitchell’s dramatic story lives on the screen. It contains undoubtedly the most beautiful and breathtaking technicolour photography conceivable. Clark Gable is naturally a perfect Rhett Butler. That much was to be expected, and it is the greatest acting job he has ever done. Vivien Leigh is wholly Scarlett. She is the greatest find in a decade, definitely an overnight star. Leslie Howard is outstanding and Olivia de Havilland surpasses anything she's ever done. Those are the stars; for the others, one phrase will cover their performance —ideal casting and brilliant acting. Among the featured players who shine brilliantly are Thomas Mitchell, Hattie McDaniel, Barbara O’Neil, Ona Munson, Laura Hope Crews, Carroll Nye, Harry Davenport, Alicia Rhett, Rand Brooks, Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, Butterfly McQueen, Oscar Polk, Victor Jory, Eddie Anderson, Fred Crane. George Reeves, Jane Darwell and Everett Brown.