The Theatres

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 36, 14 July 1939, Page 6

The Theatres

REGENT The final two screenings today for Tom Walls with Jane Baxter in Ben Travers excellent comedy "Second Best Bed.'" Commencing Saturday, Matinee and night. Direct from a re j cord season at the Embassy Theatre Auckland, comes ''Stolen Life'' Michael Redgrave, Elizabeth Bergner. Ex. cellent!... .The British Studios follow up their recent "The Lady Vanishes,and 'Pygmalion'' with another outstanding picture that is breaking all records. It is now in iU fifth month at the Carlton Theatre, London, Michael Redgrave, star of "Escape Me Never," and Wilfred Lawson. "Dolittle" of "Pygmalion/* in a picture so different, so refreshing, you'll be amazed. A glorious background for this amazingly differ, ent story! "Stolen Life'" isn't the mostly costly, nor most lavish picture ever made . . . but it is a i*omanc.i that is unique and different. It has a powerful story . . . glorious acting . . . lovely photography . . . artistic direction . . , made more entrancing by a magnificent performance' from Elizabeth Bergner in a dual role Managerial: In view of many twists and surprises contained in the film, it is desirable that the plot should not be disclosed. When you have seen ''Stolen Life'' you will realise that to know the story in advance will detract from the full enjoyment of the film. We ask you not to spoil your friends* enjoyment by disclosing the plot. Thank you.

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ith Allen, Smiley Burnette. Action, thrills and adventure as Gene rides the lone road in, a desperate attempt to rid the range of an unscrupulous band of land thieves. The film has a special interest for New Zealand audi ences, as Ronnie Sinclair, the young Dunedin boy,, is also prominently cast. He was last seen in "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry" and in the present production adds to his screen success.

Friday Saturday and Monday mat. incc Saturday. Three hours of a thril. ling programme we are happy to recommend starting with Ep 12 Flaming Frontiers. Then "Little Tough Guys in Society." Mischa Auer, Ed. ward Everett Horton, Mary Boland, Helen Parrish, Jackie Searle and the famous "Little Tough Guys." The greatest laugh you will get this sea. son. Ifs the riotous story of a tough' hunch of brazen brats who hammer their marks on the society set! They came from the sidewalks of New York to the estates of Long Island and left their sign . . . black eyes and finger marks! They're rough . . . they're rowdy . . . but you'll love them! ''Boots and Saddles'' Gene Autry, New Zealand's Ronnie .Tud(Continued foot previous column)