Cinema . . . Snapshots.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20277, 20 August 1937, Page 4

Cinema . . . Snapshots.

The Coming of Annabella—A Screen Sensalion. One of the most notable events !n soreen history is the coming to New Zealand of Annabella. “ the actress and beauty who is destined to dominate the screen.” Annabella's first British picture, “ Wings of the Morning,” Is dono in exquisite natural teehnlcolour which “ sets a newstandard In colour photography.” The English and American critics agree on this point. The premiere of Annabella In the Dominion will eventuate on August 27. In “ Wings of the Morning ** Annabella is supported by Henry Fonda. John McCormack, the world-famous tenor. Stove Ponoghue, the celebrated Jockey, and an ensemble which runs Into thousands. The picture Is a G.B.D. attraction.

| High, Wide and Handsome ” —With Irene Dunne.

News has Just arrived to the effeot ,| that Paramount's “ High. Wide and Handsome.” with Irene Dunne as its star and a picture for whJoh an unrestricted budget was allocated. Is now completed and Is being despatched to all parts of the world. Air Adolph Zukor, whose Judgment Is respected by all In the Motion Picture Industry, claims that ** High, Wide and Handsome ” Is a combination of the finest qualities of " Cimarron ’’ and '* Show Boat.” The story deals with the discovery of oil In Pennsylvania shortly before the civil war between the States and the terrific life and death struggles between the Pennsylvanian farmers who discovered this “ black gold ” and the Eastern money barons who wanted to grab !t for themselves. The film contains a faithful reproduction of the first blazing discovery of oil In Pennsylvania. It is a thrilling chapter In American history and one which holds intense interest for all the world. Against this fascinating background sparkles a glittering, heart-warming romance between the stout-hearted man who discovered the ** black gold.** as It was so commonly known In the early days and the little medicine li , in him when aii tho wofld thought him | mad.

“ Cafe Metro pole 99 Delights London Critics.

The infectious gaiety of 44 Cafe Metropole ” lias delighted London press critics. Praise is heaped on the film which is described as “ Light entertainment par excellence.” Tho Power-Young romantlo team come In for wholehearted praise as do other members of the all-star cast. Tho following is one of the criticisms which appeared following the showing of the film to the press:— “ Piquant romantic comedy with a good cast and attractive settings. Dialogue smart, direction neat, and development slick. Its gay variety of interests is delightfully consolidated by smart direction. The film definitely has a way with it—it has verve and is pleasantly intoxicated—and this leads directly lo the box-office. Tyrone Power puts over a clever persituation. Loretta Young is an attractive and pro vara live Laura. The

Dietrich Wins Test for Perfect

| Star. I While Marlene Dietrich was busy in England making her first British ['picture, Alexander Korda’s “Knight I Without Armour,” in which she will I be co-starred with Robert Donat, she | was also winning new laurels on the home ground back in Hollywood. For the exotic star won top rating In a searcli for the perfect film star being I conducted in the cinema capital. She . was awarded 8 i out of a possible 100 In tho test which was drawn up by Duncan Gleason, a young portrait painter. The test was divided up Into five sections, allotting credits for face, figure, hands, eyes and legs. Norma Shearer won second place with a j rating of 79. Ginger Rogers came third with 70. Marlene headed the competitors in three sections, figure, I hands and legs. Here is an analysis J. Face: Anita Louise, Olivia de I Haviland. Norma Shearer, Katherine I Hepburn. Heather Angel. I 2. Eyes: Claudette Colbert. Olivia de II ivil.iinl. Lui.-e Rainer, Ruby Kce3. Figure: Marlene Dietrich. Joan Blond' H. CaroK Lombard. Jean Ilar- «. Ilmds; Moleno Dietrich. Zasu Pills, (ire'.i 1 . <rbu, Jean Muir, Kay j... ... _ Ke-Tcr, Jacqueline Dlx. FLASHES. Mart" 'll YHN\ T"Y was a recent visit.*r oil •»t to the studio us;,and, Arthur Ho: nhlow. producer of the picture. KAUFMAN and Moss Hart wrote - You Can*! Take it with it s been v. rded the Pulitzer Prize « ■ ■. - a Pu-