STATE THEATRE
“MEET DR. CHRISTIAN.” “Meet Doctor Christian,” the first in a projected new series of films starring Jean Hersholt, will come to the State Theatre tonight with an outstanding cast featuring Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Enid Bennett and Paul Harvey. The new film drama concerns the humanitarian ideals of a small town doctor and the obstacles he encounters when trying to benefit his fellow citizens. Miss Lovett, a newcomer to motion pictures, plays the role of Judy Price, Dr. Christian’s nurse, a character that millions of radio fans will remember. The mascu line romantic interest is supplied by Robert Baldwin. The efforts of Dr. Christian to get a much-needed hospital for the town'of River’s End, and his struggle to arouse the town, to its real necessities are said to provide heart-warming entertainment, and also to find their counterpart in real-life happenings in rural America. Patsy Lee Parsons, eight years of age, and also a new face to the screen, is reported to make an impressive debut in an important role in the film. Following completion of “Meet Doctor Christian,” she was signed to a long term contract holding high hopes for her filmdom future. “Meet Doctor Christian” was produced by William Stephens and contains many opportunities for brilliant acting. There is also a really excellent selection of featurettes, including traveltalk, comedy, newsreels and cartoon. It costs no more to book. Plans are at the Theatre, telephone 1322.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 April 1940, Page 2
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