Sir.-I am more than a little disappointed in your cinema reviewer, G.M. Prior to reading his recent grouping of films I had no argument with him at all. The "anti-American" cry of a few critics was treated by me (as no doubt it was likewise treated by most fair-minded people) as poor tactics. However, I find him absolutely extravagant in placing Christmas Holiday in anything above the walk-out. It was natural for the flop handicap and stinker stakes. The point that really rocks me is why such a picture should be. classed with Gentleman Jim, the latter being an enjoyable film in every detail. Maybe G.M. is kidding when he rates King’s Row ahead of Gaslight, and, finally, no asterisk in the world could save Meet Me in St. Louis.
JOE
(Invercargill).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 14, Issue 345, 1 February 1946, Page 25
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