STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 November 1938, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

“JOSETTE.” The star production at the State Theatre tonight will be “Josette.” an outstanding comedy, with Don Ameche, Simone Simon and Robert Young in the leading roles. This tantalising story is gayer than a Mardi Gras, with these three delightful stars at their best. Three new song hits are featured in the musical background of the film. These songs are “May I Drop a Petal in Your Glass of Wine?” “In Any Language,” and “Where in the World.” Bert Lahr and Joan Davis, sensational new comedy team first seen in “Love And Hisses,” head the featured cast of “Josette.” There is a romantic story contained in the picture, .and the acting is of a particular ly high standard. It is certainly one of the best comedies ever brought to the stage. It all starts gaily on its way when Don and Bob decide that their Papa is too ardent a lover. The denouement can not be divulged here, but let it be said that “Josette,” merry with its Gordon and Revel songs, has a decided “kick” in it. The film is Joan Davis’s first since she was voted No. 1 comedienne in a New York daily’s nationwide poll. Paul Hurst, William Collier, Senr., and Tala Birell are included in the cast. The screen play by James Edward Grant was based upon a play by Paul Frank and Georg Fraser, from a story by Ladislaus Vadnai.

There is an excellent supporting programme including “Air Parade” (comedy), “Here’s to the Good Old Jail,” Fox overseas news and “For Walls” (A.G.B. Magazine). The programme is one of outstanding merit.