STATE THEATRE.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 January 1939, Page 2

STATE THEATRE.

"BREAK THE NEWS.” Satirical comedy and a sparkl*lg story of two humble actors’ publicity scheme whereby one is "murdered” and the other sentenced, but which nearly misfires through the ‘‘dead man" being held as Ruritanian rebel when he should have re-appeared is contained in “Break the News.” which will be shown at the State Theatre tonight at 8 o’clock. Delightful leading characterisation and wittily subtle direction combine to secure an entertaming publicity skit, comedy crime, and Ruritanian satire, presented with piquancy and polish before alternating backgrounds of London theatre rehearsals and flirtatious Cannes romance. There are beautiful production qualities, including realistic settings, first-rate camera work and faithful recording. The association of two such front-rank comedians as Jack Buchanan and Maurice Chevalier is attended here with the happiest entertainment results. Inevitably, they will be a wide and appreciative pul lie for this sparkling comedy, and v hose gaily satirical development keeps the onlooker in a titter throughout. The picture has been beautifully produced. Jack Buchanan is suavely urbane as the debonair “dead man,” ti.id Maurice Chevalier is whimsically amusing as the eventually ■ anguished Francois. Marta Labarr is the pert and pretty lady of Cannes, and among the very efficient supporting cast a r e Gury Marsh, Felix Aylmer, G. Dmier Warren, Gibb McLaughin and Athclc Stewart.