MUNICIPAL THEATRE
A SPLENDID PICTURE TO-MORROW AND WEDNESDAY Lawrence Tibett will gain a good many more admirers as a result, of “The Prodigal,” his latest starring vehicle. A story of the old south, the picture teems with colourful incident and there arc a host of delightful interludes, not tho least enjoyable of which is the great singer’s songs. A negro spiritual sequence towards the end is particularly stirring. The dialogue has been written by one who knows how to got the laughs and Cliff Edwards and Roland Young as Tibbott’s tramp companions, make most effective use of them. Opposite to Tibbott, Esther Ralston gives a splendid performance and Purnell Pratt and Hedda Hopper also return satisfactory parts. “Tho Prodigal” will bo shown at the Waipukurau Theatre to-morrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday evenings. The supporting programme includes a colourful revuo and a “Flip the Frog” cartoon. Reserves may bo made by ringing Wood’s Music Depot, phone 2945.
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Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 120, 16 May 1932, Page 8
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