STATE THEATRE
“ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER.” Through the genius of David O. Selznick and the magic of technicolour, Mark Twain’s famous characters step from the pages of his immortal story and go on to the screen in “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” which is being shown at the State Theatre. In spite of the occasional and decently obscure touches Selznick has given to the story, Hollywood for once has treated a good story with respect. As this heart-warming drama unfolds on the screen, audiences will alternately chuckle at the adventures and escapades of the irrepressible Tom and his cronies; laugh at the pranks that plagued Aunt Polly and the neighbours; thrill to the drama of Injun Joe and Muff Potter; and glow with the young romance of Tom and Becky Thatcher. Tom Sawyer was recreated by Tommy Kelly, who wjs chosen out of 25,000 aspirants for the role. “Tom Sawyer” will go down in history as one of the classic film productions. Its presentation is dramatic. With many a thrilling climax. Young and old alike will enjoy every moment of “Tom Sawyer” whether they have read of him previously or not.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 August 1938, Page 2
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191STATE THEATRE Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 August 1938, Page 2
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