The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-03
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7edte
POLPS TO OFFER DRAMA OF OUTLAW
"Jesse James," Featuring Tyrone Power, Starts
 Tomorrow Afternoon

~Iesse James," 2Oth Century Fox's spectacular drama of the nations most famous outlaw and the tur- bulent events that gave him to tht world, comes tomorrow to the Loew- poli screen.
 Portraying the famous character of Jesse James," is Americas re- gently chosen King of the screen handsome Tyrone Power. In this epic story of James you are given g true and stirring picture of the most colorful outlaw that ever lived For James was a figure neither all good nor all bad, a brave and tender husband to the girl who married him, a victim of injustice to the simple folk who knew him and, tc the people who hatred him, an outlaw and killer.
 Rarely has Hollywood offered a more complete study of the life ot a man than it has in Jesse James and again, as was the case in "Suez," credit must be given to 20th Century-Fox's production chief Daryl Zanuck. It has been prov en that he has the genius to create masterpieces which must be accept ed as the last and final word on any subpect with which he treats Such is the case in Jesse James" Everything has been said, and said magnificently. and those who see the film will realize that here, in thunderous sweep, is the all-in- elusive story of the most exciting bandit that ever roamed the hills of America.
 Never for one moment will au- diences of the Loew Poli theater be allowed to forget that they are wit messing truly great picture. From the first suspenseful moment of the films beginning, up to the smash ing climax 1t its conclusion, Jesse James" hurrieS from one thrilling sequence to another with breath less tempo that is seldom achieved on the screen.
 Every important incident in the outlaws life is skillfully treated. How he came to begin his nefarious life, his marriage to the lovely Zerelda Mimms, his subsequent se- paration due to the increased &C., tivities of his band and his assas- sination by one of Its members, Is graphically revealed.
 Tyrone Power, in the title role, gives what can only be described as one of the finest performances of the year. In the last analysis, 1t is he who makes the character Of James such a sympathetic figure ir the eyes of the audience. We csa think of no actor who could h.ve done 1t better, or even as well.
 Henry Fonda is excellent as Frank James, brother of Jesse, and Nancy Kelly tops every performance she has given to date. Randolph Scott is spendid in the role of Marshall Wright. Individually brilliant per- fcrmances are given by every mem- DCI VI dAl CACSptiOAiaA SdPPSA eAAS cast which features Henry Hull, Slim Summerville. J. Edward Brom- berg, Brian Donlevy, John Carra- dine. Donald Meek, John Russell aud Jane Darwell
 On the same program is another smash hit, a laugh minute story, Pardon Onr Nerve" with Lynn Bari June Gale, Michael Whalen and Quinn Williams.
 Attractions coming to a close at Loew's Poli tonight, include Alan Marshal and Florence Rice in Pour Girls In White" and "The Long Shot" with Marsha Hunt and Cor don Jones.
 Don't miss the big stage attrac- ton at Loew's Poli Wednesday evening, for Manager Edward Fitz- patrick has secured for his. only personal appearance throughout New England, Gus Van. the worlds most famous dialect singer, of stage screen and radio, In support of this headliner. there will be presented a bill of headline Broadway vaudeville and 3 superb screen attraction, with best of all. positively no advance in prices for this combination stage and screen event.