CIVIC THEATRE
DOUBLE FEATURE BILL Pat O'Brien, who has had many tough fights on the screen, devised the toughest one of his career for himself in his own production, "Secret Command," which he and Phil Ryan made for Columbia release. Pat' big battle with the heavy in this picture takes place under water. Before shooting the scene) the star went diligently to work whn exercises calculated to increase his /ability to hold his breath under water. "Secret Command," co-starring Carole Landis witn O'Brien, shows at the Civic Theatre tomorrow and Friday in-a grand double feature bill. Sparkling with gay songs and paced by lively dance routines, Universal's "Patrick the Great" is the other attraction. This bright new picture, however, brings more substantial entertainment than might be expected in a musical screen drama. The plot is solid and ■ arresting from beginning to end. Its piayers are competent and well chcsen. The stars are Donald O'Connor and Peggy Ryan, two of .Hcllywood's outstanding youthful performers;
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Chronicle (Levin), 12 February 1947, Page 2
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