FAMOUS FILM TRIO

Evening Star, Issue 22452, 24 September 1936, Page 5

FAMOUS FILM TRIO

tEAM 1H BRILLIANT DRAMA Faith Baldwin’s ultra-modern metropolitan conflict of a millionaire husband caught between the loves of two women —his wife, whom he adores, and his secretary, whom he respects—is stated to be the best entertainment of 1936. Above all else, however, Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayor’s ‘ Wife Versus Secretary ' has the great starring combination of Clark Gable. Myrna Loy,.and Jean Harlow heading the admirable cast so ably directed by Clarence Brown. 1 Wife Versus Secretary ’ is a modern story of Van Sanford (Clark Gable), prosperous young magazine publisher; liis wife, Linda (Myrna Loy); and his lovely and capable secretary. Miss Wilson (.Jean Harlow). Gable in the polished “ big business” role of Van—a decided contrast to his recent vigorous roles in ‘ Mutiny On the Bounty ’ and ‘ China Seas ’—establishes himself as one of the three international leaders in starring ranks. Jean Harlow again appears minus her platinum tresses, and, ■ as the secretary, reveals new talents in versatility. Miss Loy gives an outstanding perfocmance. Clarence Brown’s direction, closely following Garbo’s ‘ Anna Karenina ’ and Eugene O’Neill’s _ ‘Ah, Wilderness,’ adds another to his record ns an “alltime best director.” The photography ! y Ray June is superb.