The Theatres

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 123, 14 February 1940, Page 5

The Theatres

REGENT Again the British Studios lead with a picture that bears the unmistakable hallmark of excellence. The dramatic triumph, of stage ami screen that sweeps aside the curtain of medical etiquette in a startling manner. George Sanders giving a superb study as "Ragatzy"—the healer —shunned by proud Harley Street as a quack, but who was the only man .who could cure the crippled daughter of Dr Sturdee ... He learned his medicine in the stock yards, but had the power in his two hands to shake the foundations of smug Harley Street. Starring in "The Outsider 1 ' with George Sanders is Mary McGuire, sensational Australian Star. The fun that started with "The Affairs of Annabel" rolls on with undiminished fury in "Annabel Takes a Tour," second in the series: of the boisterous adventures of that tempestuous movie star, Annabel Allison, as played by Lucille Ball, ami her goofy press agent, Lanny Morgan. in the person of Jack Oakie. GRAND Insistent patrons demanded it and jvc are proud to announce the return of Annabella in "Wings of the Morning" that, with its breath-tak-ing beauty and unforgettable charm will ever remain a milestone in screen history. The most charming, comedy-romance that ever graced the screen . . . Gloriously alive hi natural colour . . . and rich with immortal Irish melodies. Also on the programme is "Crack Up" » powerful, fast-paced, thrill-filled melodrama of daring flyers matching wits and courage with an international spy ring. It maintains its suspense from the opening scenes right to the exciting and tensely dramatic climax. Starring in th(> thrill-packed action drama are Peter Lorre, Brmn Donlevy, Helen Wood and Ralph Morgan.