The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-18
FIVE STARS TOP
 LOEW POLL FILM
"The Shining Hour" Opens Tomorrow - Midnight
 Show Thanksgiving

Five outstanding motion picture names are brought together to form the outstanding cast of "The Shin- ing Hour", headed by Joan Craw- ford, making her first appearance before the cameras in almost year. Joail's most recent picture was 'Mannequin". In her new picture she again dances on the screen for the first time since Dancing Lady"
 Margaret Sullavan, who portfays the role of Judy Linden in "The Shining Hour" was accorded star dom for her performance in the memorable production, "Only~ Yes terday", and she has been nomin- ated for the 1888 Academy Award for her brilliant performance in "Three Comrades"
 The third star of 'The Shining Hour" is Robert Young, Who, after 8 wide variety of roles scored an outstanding success with Claudette Colbert in T Met Him in Paris" and followed this with the leading role opposite Miss Crawford in "The Bride Wore Red"
 "The Shining Hour" also affords popular Melvyn Douglas with the biggest role he has ever had, and his grand performance is sure to win him greater acting fame on the screen.
 Completing this star-studded are ray of performers is character aet- ress Fay Bainter, of White Ban- ners" and "Mother Carey's Chick ens", fame.
 "The Shining Hour" is an adapta- ton of the New York stage Suc- cess by Keith Winter. The story is an appealing combination of Bread- way gaiety, with the tranquility of a mid- western farm. Briefly, it is the account of a charming dancer who marries grave young farm expert for security and peace rather than for love.
 When he takes her into the cold heart of his Kansas family, her dif- faculties begin. A younger brother falls in love with her and she is attracted to him. His wife, cour- ageous and unselfish girl, is heart broken. A sour spinster sister is bit- ter and unrelenting. In this predic- ament, the dancer is helplessly trap ped as the play of human emotions reveals the good and bad in all of them, herself included.
 Miss Crawford plays superb role as Olivia Kelly, the dancer. Mar garet Sullavan in remarkably fine as the sister -in-law and Robert Young as her young husband, present his usual outstanding performance. Mel vyn Douglas gives a strong charac- terization to the role of the bewild- cred bridegroom and Fay Bainter brings her wealth of stage artistry to the part of Hannah, the spinster sister.
 The story ends on happy note, following sypectacular scenes of a fire which results in near-tragedy.
 The second big hit on the program presents Road Demon, 8 thrilling and exciting sports adventure with Henry Armetta, Henry Arthur and Joan Valarie heading a grand cast of featured players.
 Attractions ending their engage ment this evening include today's front-page story before your very eyes, Mars Attacks the World" and Storm Over Bengal"
 Come on Waterbury, get the Thanksgiving spirit! Attend the big midnight Thanksgiving show, We'd neSday Night, November 23d at the popular Loew Poli theater.
 Arrange now to be here on this night of nights for whirl of the good old Thanksgiving feeling. A double smash hit show will be pre- sented at our regular prices. Tickets for this gala event are now on sale at our box office. Get yours now and and avoid the last minute rush.