AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1932, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

?£ EVERYBODY’S PICTURES.

4 “MERELY MARY ANN;” '“TO-NIGHT I ,' TO-NIGHT I

• Vj&tttevtfr. th» reason, Janet Gaynor has . the happy faculty of becoming mote charming and- more effective in every picture she makes. Her latest vehicle; “Merely Maty-Ann,” is’ no' exception; to this • rir.Se. As the- fittle d image who blossom? out into ah heiress gives a genuinely remarkable jperfijrmnncc and one that contrasts with that of her famous co-star, Charles Jarrell, as the sarcastic and bitter coinposer who Teapfis; almost too late, what lOve is. ' At" the risk of being mobbed by ardent Gaynor-Farrell fans, ftrmust be stated that this famous team has /acquired ft polish, a , finesse, that nifties theit Wdtk' eveu moreeri joyablbf than in their; ejrriieri. triumphs. Both players seem more jntfe of _ themselves, more sincere in their character-' isaiions. “Merely Mary Ann” is a perfecti/vehicle for the two and perfectly played. Director Henry King daringly went beyond the usual field to choose the supporting players,- whicii include the ever-delichtful Beryl among others. The authentic London settings and' the freljnient given “Merely Mary Ann,” whi|h is based on Israel ZangwilFs pf that name, make the resulting film- a sheer delight, You can’t go wroUg with 1 - ‘‘Merely , Ann.” A good suppdrting programme Will also belcreeped. .