STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 September 1938, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

“SAILING ALONG.” “Sailing Along,” which will open at the State Theatre tonight presents Britain’s No. 1 star, Jessie Matthews, in one of the greatest roles of her meteoric career. Unprecedented opportunities to display her famous singing and dancing talents and amazing versatility are vouchsafed the star in this brilliant new production, which is based on an original story by Selwyn Jepson. Cast as the adopted daughter of a bargee who becomes a famous dancer, the star has five leading men, all of whom play an important part in her rise to fame. Barry Mackay, who played opposite Jessie Matthews in “Sparkles,” portrays the bargeman’s son, whose affectionate scorn prompts the young girl to accept Roland Young’s generous offer of sponsorship, while Jack Whiting, who is an ideal new dancing partner for the star, is seen as an influential producer who is responsible for her first big chance on the stage. Noel Madison appears as a high-speed Press agent, and Alastair Sim plays the part of an eccentric painter who befriends the star. The film is notable for some of the most picturesque and unusual backgrounds ever to be seen on the screen. Soon everyone will be humming “My River,” “Your Heart Skips a Beat,” “Trusting My Luck,” and “Souvenir of Love,” the song numbers.