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Shirley Gemple is beloved "HEIDI" in da Qreatesl Role
Shirley Temple more glor ous than anyone has ever known and a beloved story that has enthralled millions the world over will arrive shortly in Bombay in the never-tobe-forgotten picture "HEIDI". Pohanna Spyri's enchanting tale brought to such laughing, loving life by Twentieth Century-Fox that it touches the deepest corners of the heart.
Everywhere readers in all languages have been charmed by the warmth, tenderness and beauty of the Swiss Alps and all the colourful folk dwelling up just under the stars, into whose lives "HEIDI" ' brings tenderness and mirth and courage. An embittered mounta'ntop exile is reclaimed from his fierce hate of the world by th° heroine, who brings him a new zest for life, and a young girl is given strength and the will to walk
again in the story that has thrilled readers of every country.
"HEIDI", one of the world's famous stories, had to wait for its ""star before it could be brought to the screen, declares Darryl F. Zanuck. and the reason is evident. Shirley was cast in the title role in response to the thousands of movie fans who besieged the studio with requests that she play the part.
Heading the cast is Jean Hersholt. famous veteran actor who gives his greatest characterization as the grandfather of "Heidi". A taciturn recluse dwelling high in the Alps, the character is the most difficult he has ever had to portray, Hersholt says, because the burden of the delienation is placed on physical mannerisms and attention to details of action and dress.
KATAN BAI SCORES ONE MORE TRIUMPH!
Ratan Bai, that versatile artiste of the Imperial Film Company was recently invited by the Government of the Punjab to give a performance of singing at the Variety Theatre in the All India Exhibition of Arts and Industries, which is being held in Lahore. The experiment was rather bold and novel and especially so in case of screen scars, because the audiences attending such exhibitions do not generally like the illusions which they hold of screen stars to be destroyed, by looking upon them in actual life.
But in spite of misgivings, both actual and imaginary, Ratan Ba. did receive a great spontaneous welcome and her performance proved to be an unqualified success.
In the words of the Civil & Military Gazette: "The performances of Ratan Bai were a treat. She rendered her songs so beautifully that she produced an atmosphere that remained wanting in the case of Saigal. She had not been for sometime in the forefront of the cinema world, but her appearance in Lahore was really an eye-opener for many. She has really developed talent and it seemed that she had in her histrionic ability which had not so far been fully developed. She is a star of the future, if suitably supported and ably directed."
In addition to all these praises Ratan Bai has managed to bring back with her a handsome and well weighing gold medal as a memento of her visit to Lahore.
Who doubted Ratan Bai's abilities? Certainly not we!
Shirley Temple & Jean Hersholt
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