STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 August 1941, Page 8

STATE THEATRE

“HUDSON BAY." . The current programme at the State Theatre, headed by “Hudson Bay,” will be finally shown tonight. BIG DOUBLE PROGRAMME. A simple story, sparkling comedy, strong acting and action-sustained direction are outstanding features of “Remedy for Riches,” the new Jean Hersholt picture which will be shown tomorrow night at the State Theatre. This is the fourth of the “Dr. Christian” series and by far the best. These pictures seem to improve with each film. In this, Jean Hersholt, as “Dr. Christian,” is allowed full scope for his outstanding ability as a character actor. Briefly, the plot concerns itself with the efforts of a big city promoter to dupe the simple townsfolk of River's End into buying shares in a worthless piece of property for exorbitant prices. Dr. Christian's cautious nature eventually exposes the fraud and the town is saved from an imminent panic. Dorothy Lovett, as Judy Price, and Robert Baldwin, as Roy, provide the romantic interest which almost goes on the rocks when Stewart (Warren Hull) the newcomer makes a play for Judy. The supporting cast is a strong one, and includes Edgar Kennedy, Walter Catlett, Jed Prouty, Maude Eburne, Margaret McWade and Halline Hill.

The associate feature is a thrill-pack-ed drama of the west —“Along the Rio Grande.” Those who thrill to the daring exploits of quick shooting, hard riding cowboys of days bygone, when a man’s shooting iron had more authority than a law book, will get more than their share of entertainment in “Along the Rio Grande,” Tim Holt’s latest trigger-thriller. Other noteworthy performances are contributed by Ray Whitley, singing cowboy; Betty Jane Rhodes, popular radio songstress, and Emmett Lynn.