The Theatres

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 153, 29 April 1940, Page 4

The Theatres

REGENT To-day and to-morrow "The Man in the Iron Mask" Louis Hayward, Joan Bennett, Warren William, Alan Hale, Miles Mander. Given a story with the 'Three Musketeers' atmosphere that Alexander Dumas created for France, and given a dual role of King and substifute King beautifully played by a romantic actor of the capacity of Louis Hayward, and all the materials are present for a delightful picture, with appeal to all tastes. Such a picture is "The Man in the Iron Mask"—A stirring story of love, war, sword play,, kingly abnormalities* treachery, and galloping fights on the French highways. GRAND "The Kid from Texas'* Dennis O*Keefe, Florence Rice. Buddy Fbson. Metro-Goldwjoi-Mayer's whirlwind comedy romance. Thrill to the ex-> citement of big-time polo, the fastest game on eajrth! Laugh at t}he most hilarious screen event in months ... A strong silent man frort} the open spaces tackles society. "Coast Guard" Randolph Scott r Frances Dee, "Ralph Bellamy, Walter Connolly, Warren Hymer. An ex-* citing story of valiant men who brave death to save others .... S—O —S . . . the cry that neVer goes unanswered by heroes ever ready for danger or love. To-imorrow, "Topper" 1 Gary Grant, Constance Bennett Roland Young, Billie Burke. Record seasons in the four centres indicate that this MGM comedy is really something outstand ing. tl has received the greatest . word of mouth publicity of any picture in recent years! So merrily we ! invite you to meet Topper and a couple of gay spooks!