STATE THEATRE.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 June 1938, Page 2

STATE THEATRE.

NEW BOBBY BREEN PICTURE. Qualifying as one of the most thoroughly entertaining motion pictures of the season, “Hawaii Calls,” Bobby Breen’s latest musical starring vehicle, will be shown tonight at the State Theatre. This diversified screen-play has all the elements of a successful film, and combines them in a . manner that will prove a delight to the theatregoer. Bobby Breen has never before been so happily cast. He appears as a former San Francisco bootblack who joins his little Hawaiian newsboy friend in a trip to Honolulu, as a stowaway. The young star is completely natural an|j boy-like, and gives by far the finest performance of his career. An especially enjoyable feature of the picture is Bobby’s singing of half a dozen songs and the youngster fully justifies his reputation as the possessor of the screen’s sweetest juvenile voice. Comedian Ned Sparks, in the most important supporting role, is delightful as the ship’s musician who befriends the boys, and Irvin S. Cobb makes a little gem of his role as a gruff, kindly sea captain. Warren Hull and Gloria Holden are outstanding as a married couple, and six-year-old. Juanita Quigley proves herself a clever little actress as their daughter. Mamo Clark makes ■ an attractive native girl, while other Hawaiian players who do good work are Pua Lani and Birdie De Bolt. Scenically, “Hawaii Calls” is a noteworthy contribution to the screen.