MAJESTIC THEATRE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 42, 20 February 1939, Page 9

MAJESTIC THEATRE

“STABLEMATES” A new screen team is introduced in "Stablemates,” in which Wallace Beery and Mickey Rooney are costarred, which is screening today at the Majestic Theatre. Beery is seen in the role of a once brilliant veterinarian who changed to a race track hobo because he was framed into a murder charge. Rooney, fresh from his triumphs in “Newsboys Town,” wins more admirers, if possible, in his characterisation of the stable boy and jockey who befriends Beery in order to get the latter to operate on his injured horse. The two join forces and tour the country with the racehorse, which Rooney nas been given in lieu of his salary. When the horse is in perfect condition they start for Hollywood Park to participate in the big race. One day Rooney listens to a radio broadcast and learns that his travelling companion is an escaped convict. Having learned to love Beery like a father, he tries to persuade him not to come to the track without letting him know the reason. Capture is sure if he does. But Beery goes along. There they meet the man who was responsible for Beery’s framed charge. He is the former owner of Rooney’s horse and takes it from the boy because he can’t show ownership papers. Then things start to happen, with the action of the big race matching the tempo of the climax. As usual with a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer programme the short subjects to be screened are outstanding. They include the latest Metro World News, a Magic Musical, an "Our Gang” comedy. “Practical Jokers,” and a Pete Smith specialty, "Double Diving.” The full season for "Stablemates” will be continued for one week.