"TALKING FEET"

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24414, 27 September 1940, Page 9

"TALKING FEET"

SOUTH ISLAND PREMIERE TO-DAY

One of the chief points of interest in " Talking Feet," which will be shown at the St. James Theatre to-day, is that among the cast are two artists who are personally known to many in Dunedin, and whose visits are still remembered by many more. They are the celebrated pianist Mark Hambourg, and the popular Scottish singer, William Heughan. " Talking Feet"' has been well received In the North Island, and the St. James Theatre is to have the South Island premiere. The film tolls the story of a little girl and her friends raising money to save their local hospital from closing down, and it will introduce a number of new and old favourites, including Hazel Ascot, known the world over as the " Little Sunbeam." In this picture this nine-year-old wonder star, who is also England's champion dancer, takes the leading role and will warm the hearts of all those who see her The story, which is a light one, will make a marked contrast to many of the more serious films shown recently. Among the supporting players are such renowned stars as Davy Burnaby, Enid* StampTaylor, John Stuart, Jack Barty. and Kenneth Kove. Mark Hambourg, who toured New Zealand some years ago, presents a mini-piano ensemble, featuring himself and 14 clever juveniles. William Heughan, the famous Scottish baritone, is also well known to New Zealanders, and his number, " The Meeting of the Clan," in which he is supported by the Scottish Kilties' Band, is said to be magnificent in music and voice and picture perfect. The Three Cockney Comedians are responsible for much wit, humour, and comedy, and the Eight Dancy Boys and the Dagenham Girl Pipers are champions at their art. Novelty is added by the clever work of the band of the Royal Marines, who led the procession of " Sailor Heroes " of the H.M.S. Ajax and H.M.S. Exeter in London.