REGENT THEATRE
Jane Frazee shares headline honours with Allan Jones in Universal’s
“When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” breezy romantic tunefilm screening at the Regent Theatre today. Co-starred with the popular players are Gloria Jean, Donald O’Connor, Peggy Ryan and the Four Step Brothers. Outstanding among the new picture’s musical highlights is the appearance of Phil Spitalny and his Hour of Charm All Girl Orchestra. The film, directed by Charles Lamont, marks Miss Frazee's second teaming with Jones. She was the singing star's leading lady in Universal’s recent success, “Moonlight in Havana.” “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” was filmed under the associate producership of Bernard W. Burton. The story about men who tear down so that others may build, "Wrecking Crew,” is an outstanding associate feature. Richard Arlen and Chester Morris are the stars. Screening to-morrow, “Passage from Hong Kong."
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 205, 31 August 1943, Page 3
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