LIGHT AND HAPPY ENTERTAINMENT

Evening Star, Issue 22144, 26 September 1935, Page 15

LIGHT AND HAPPY ENTERTAINMENT

‘ FLIRTATION WALK ' BOOKED FOR EMPIRE TO-MORROW Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler have an established popularity through thengay films, in which music and dance and comedy and something of drama are intermingled. Their latest production, ‘Flirtation Walk,’ which opens to-morrow at the Empire, enhances that reputation. ‘Flirtation Walk’ offers light and happy entertainment, and no small measure of spectacle. The film was produced with the co-operation of the famous West Point Military Academy, on the grounds of which many of the scenes were made. Dick Powell, as Dorcy, has rarely had a more suitable part. Gifted with a fine singing voice, an intriguing -look, and a natural sense of humour, he glides smoothly through his part, always presenting the right mood and always extracting the most from the situation. Ruby Keeler has the leading part opposite him. Although hers is the smaller part, she holds the attention equally. Together they are heard in some delightful songs, particularly 1 Mr and Mrs is the Name,’ ‘ Flirtation Walk,’ and another on the difficulties under which the cadets at West Point labour— ‘ No Horse, No Wife, No Moustfiche.’ Also descrying of mention is Pat O’Brien, as Sergeant Thornhill, otherwise known as “ Scrapper.”