GRAND THEATRE

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 209, 28 April 1932, Page 3

GRAND THEATRE

TO-NIGHT Joe E. Brown adds new laurels to his record as the screen's, funniest aetor in his new First National star- ' ring vehicle "Broad Minded," which opens to-night at the Grand Theatre. Joe is a one-man laugh riot from , the beginning of the picture to the : end. There is never a dull moment . in the melanage of mirth. Kalmar jand Ruby have written around him. He's just a well-meaning _ young man with a terrifie capacity for misf ortune. Whatever he does, or tries to do, seems to jump back and bite him. One of the most prolific of the comedy stars, Joe has appeared in a good share of the comedy hits of the past season and his last laugh vehicle is his best. > William Collier, jun., plays a comparatively straight part serving as a foil to Joe's talents in the laughprovoking sphere. Ona Munson charmingly supplies the other half of the serious romantic interest. Marjorie White gives an amusing portrayal as Joe's sweetheart, being one of'those gay little misses that no one can resist. Margaret Livingstone plays a vamp role that is jammed with comic possibilities of which she takes full advantage. More beauty is supplied by Thelma Todd, while Grayce Hampton as the aunt is delightfully funny. Bela Lugosi, a comic villain, is irresistible.