OPERA HOUSE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 111, 14 May 1942, Page 3

OPERA HOUSE

Based on a laugh-pat ked screen play written by Rian James, Hal Roach's biggest film comrd\ to date. “Broadway Limited." will have jts final showing at the Opera House to-dav through United Artists release. The feminine lead in “Broadway Limited" is played by Marjorie Woodworth. “My Life With Caroline.” Ranking among the star’s finest light comedy efforts, Ronald Colman's new vehicle for RKO Radio. "My Life With Caroline," screens to-morrow. The British star, Anna Lee, makes her bow to American filmgoers as the vacillating wife, and her blonde loveliness and brilliant handling of the part guarantee her acceptance <is a definite new asset to Hollywood's film offerings. Colman himself turns in a splendid and perfect ly shaded performance in wiiat is easily his best role in years and the pair are given ideal support by a notable cast. Also on the programme is a n -wsreel all New Zealanders should not miss seeing. “America Strikes at the Hear; of Japan,” showing the first Allied bombing ol Tekio. The management also take this opportunity of presenting further revealing" pictures of the enemy we are fighting and of our gallant Allies who. with us. are resolved to rid the air for ever of the Japanese scourge. The Japanese pictures included in this review were made by the Japanese for propaganda in the Far East and are to-day being used by us in conjunction with pictures of U.S. Navy and Air Force.