STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 May 1941, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

“BRIGHAM YOUNG.” The outstanding production, “Brigham Young,” which has been delighting packed houses at the' State Theatre will be finally shown tonight. TOMORROW— “LITTLE MEN.” Skilfully modernising Louisa May Alcotfs immortal classic for presentday audiences, Gene Towne and Graham Baker offer a thoroughly entertaining picture in their production of “Little Men,” which will be shown tomorrow night at the State Theatre. A talented cast, picturesque settings, and a screen story that abundantly blends romance, drama, comedy and suspense are presented in this version of the famous book. Kay Francis as Aunt Jo and Jack Oakie and George Bancroft as an amiable pair of crooks head the group of featured players, with young Jimmy Lydon as Dan, Ann Gillis as Ann and Charles Esmond as Aunt Jo’s husband. Professor Bhaer giving brilliant performances along with the interesting work of “Elsie,” the acting cow. Going back somewhat earlier than the book, the film begins with the unwilling adoption of Dan. then an infant, by the swindling Major Hurdle (Bancroft). Surprising his associate, Willie the Fox (Oakie), the Major turns comparatively honest, brings up the child as his own son, eventually enters him at the Plumfield school, where Aunt Jo and Professor Bhaer have a difficult time of it in administering a formal education to the worldly-wise youngster.