TIVOLI
“WEARY RIVER”
“Weary River.*' Richard Barth* ]- I mess’s fine talkie, continues to h* 1 shown at the popular Tivoli Theatre. He plays the part of a young boot- | legger who»is betrayed by an accomplice and captured by the police. Senj teneed to a prison term, he becomes | embittered and morose, but a kindly 1 warden teaches and encourages him. \ helping him to realise the old truiu that it pays to be honest. | Seeing life from a new aspect, the young man starts afresh and is responsible for the organisation of a convict orchestra, which becomes so efficient that a radio engagement ia j secured. -Over the radio the bootleggers sweetheart hears her lover singing “Weary River” and oilier j haunting numbers. The Tivoli is also showing .« number 1 of enjoyable short talkie features.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 830, 26 November 1929, Page 15
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134TIVOLI Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 830, 26 November 1929, Page 15
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