STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 April 1939, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

“THE LAW WEST OF TOMBSTONE." The programme which will be shown at the State Theatre tonight will be headed by two features, “The Law West of Tombstone” and “Next Time I Marry.” A frontier feud that began in Texas and ended bloodily in a little Arizona town, comprises the dramatic basis of Harry Carey’s new screen vehicle, “The Law West of Tombstone.” The story opens in New York City some sixty years ago, with Carey striving to enlist the aid of a Wall Street capitalist in a mining scheme. The capitalist, whose lady friend is Carey's former wife, shows Carey up as a fraud, and sends him West again, where he embarks on his one-man career as judge and jury of western Arizona. The feud lies between Carey, in the role of the braggart but deadshot Bill Barker, and the McQuinn brothers, a trio of would-be desperadoes. Coming to the boiling point shortly after the story opens, the quarrel carries on through the colourful efforts of Barker to establish himself as Mayor, Judge and jury of western Arizona, and winds up in a graphic and breathless gun duel in the streets of the little frontier community. Against this grim background is played a sparkling romance between a young gun-fighter whom Barker has taken under his wing and Barker’s daughter, who believes herself an orphan whose father was killed at Gettysburg. Jean Rouverol and Tim Holt have the romantic leads. Lucille Ball and James Ellison, two of filmdom’s most promising young players, are teamed for the first time in. the other attraction, “Next Time I Marry.” “THE COWBOY AND THE LADY.” There will be a special Easter attraction at the State Theatre on Saturday commencing at the matinee at 2.15 p.m. —“The Cowboy and the Lady.” It is an exceptionally good picture with a heart-appealing story. Two people are outstanding in “The Cowboy and the Lady.” One is the star, Gary Cooper, and the other is the veteran; Harry Davenport, who produces his glorious “jitter-bug” act. A particularly successful scene in this decidedly light entertainment is where the sentimental cowboy, having married the lady, is expecting her to arrive at the ranch Like so many of Gary Cooper’s films, this release may be described as a triumph of personality. Merle Oberon and Patsy Kelly have leading parts in the picture. There will also be shown another of the March of Time series, dealing with the Czechoslovakian question, a picture which is of special interest at the moment. There are other good supports. Patrons should avail themselves of the State Theatre free booking system during the holidays.