Regent Theatre
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 5 6 MATINEE FRIDAY 2 PlM. "Fighting Father Dunne"— gripping drama . apd , rousing action, is the keynote of this compelling film. Based on the real-life history of the late Father Peter Dunne, founder of the Newsboys' Home at St. Louis, U.S.A., the film is a brilliant interpretation _ of a story that will proye an irresistibleforce at any box-office. Pat 0!Brien, backed by a long line of outstanding successes, is a "natural" choice for the role of the determined priest who gave many a homeless youngster the chance of becoming a self-respecting citizen. In bringing this film to the screen, R.K.O.-Radio Pictures has made a forceful piece of film fare that calculates to enthrall all befTolders. The second attraction is "The Man Within." The stars of the film are fully in keeping with the dramatic tenets of the story. Michael Redgrave, one of Britain's most accomplished actors, is seen as Carlyon,, the smugglers' leader, a role which is undoubtedly. his greatest since he made "The Years Between" and "The Captive Heart."
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Chronicle (Levin), 12 January 1949, Page 4
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175Regent Theatre Chronicle (Levin), 12 January 1949, Page 4
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