The Theatres

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 37, 17 July 1939, Page 8

The Theatres

REGENT Direct from a record season at the Embassy Theatic, Auckland, comes ''Stolen Life'' Michael Redgrave, Elizabeth .Bergner. Excellent! 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 its fifth month at the Carlton Theatre, London. Michael Redgrave, star of "Escape Me Never," and Wilfred Lawson. "Dolittle"' of in a picture so different, so refreshing, you'll be amazed. A glorious background for this amazingly different story! "Stolen Life' 7 ' isn't the mostly costly, nor most lavish picture ever made . . . but it is a romanc:: 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 Avill 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.

GRAND Monday, Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. The final screening to-night of a programme you cannot afford to miss Those Little Tough Guys took Wha. katane by storm Friday and Saturdar breaking all record for the Grand. Commencing Tuesday ''Wallaby Jim of the Islands'' George Houston, Ruth Mamo Clark, Douglas Colin Campbell. ''Wallaby Jim of the Islands'' the first of a series of four film features that George Houston will make for Grand National, based on the popular series of stories which ran in "Collier's Magazine' for a number of years, nas plenty of actioiv suspense and dramatic moments. "Wallaby Jim,'' the character played by Houston, is n rollicking, roistering skipper of a pearl fishing brig in the South Seas ) who encounters more liair.raising and amazing adventures than are to be found in all the Arabian Nights. Opposite Houston in the principle feminine role is Ruth Coelman, while the native Hawaiian girl, Mamo Clark, who made such a hit in 'Mutiny on the Bounty ' and more recently in 'Hurricane,' is also featured.