“THE FLEET’S IN”
CLARA BOW PICTURE FOR MAJESTIC More than 300 extra players appear in Clara Bow's new Paramount picture. “The Fleet's In!” garbed in naval uniform. For the most part, the men selected were ex-naval men, so that authentic and realistic atmosphere could be obtained. “The Fleet’s In!” is the feature attraction at the Majestic Theatre next week. Casting directors found a good many with naval experience numbered among the host of extra players in Hollywood, and a great number of ’in some other work, but they took part gladly in the picture for the sake of old times. They entered into the spirit of the picture just as if again they were back in uniform and “whooping it up” on shore#leave. Clara Bow gives one of her strongest characterisations in this picpicture, according > advance reports. critics nave been lavish with their praise of the work of the flaminghaired star. James Hall and Jack Oakie have the featured supporting roles, with a capable cast surrounding them. The story concerns Miss Bow, portraying the role of a dance hall hostess, who is the centre of a rivalry between Hall and Oakie. How the story is brought to a brilliant climax, is one of the many surprising and entertaining features of the film.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 572, 26 January 1929, Page 15
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