"PRESENT ARMS"
ARRAY OF COMEDIANS IN SUCCESSFUL SCREEN FARCE For once the Marines do not win a war! They do storm the citadel of Honolulu society and capture the hearts of debutantes therein. The method used provides the hilarious theme of Radio Pictures' "Present Arms," which opens on December 30, at the Majestic Theatre. Further proof that "Present Arms" is designed for laughing purposes only is seen and heard in the array of comedians in the story. Five of them vie for the laugh honours. They are Ken Murray, Louise Fazenda, Ned Sparkes, Eddie Foy, Jr., and Benny Rubin. All succeed in capturing their share. Of special interest is the initial film debut of Irene Dunne, former Ziegfeld prima don^a, who has the leading feminine role. She reveals all the essential film qualities of a screen actress, and a singing voice of unsual charm. The new song, "All My Life," sung by her is especially captivating. The Tiller Sunshine Girls, dancers from England, also make their film debut in "Present Arms" in two elaborately costumed and prepared dance numhers. Eddie Cline directed with an eye to comedy and story baiance. Others in the cast include Lilyon Tashman, Rita La Roy, Fred Santley, William von Brincken, Jack Crosby, Paul Gerrard and the Weidler br others, Wolfgang and Werther.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 107, 28 December 1931, Page 2
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