The Theatres

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 192, 29 July 1940, Page 4

The Theatres

REGENT Showing to-day and to-morrow, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Charles Laugliton, Maureen O'Har.i Sir Cedric Hnrdwicke, Thomas Mitcliell, and a cast of thousands. Charles Laughton gives the crowning characterisation of his career—in Victor Hugo's immortal story. A film so magnificently entertaining that words are futile and description impossible! Sit enthralled through all- its unbroken thrills and the unparalleled magnificence of The Festival of Fools—The Beggars' Court of Miracles—The fight in the Bell Tower—The Hunchback's capture of the Dancing Girl —The mob attack on the Cathedral j —The torture of Esmeralda and her rescue from the gallows—and the death struggle atop Notre Dame. GRAND I I ■■ ' " . Final screening to-night Laurel and Hardy in "The Flying Deuces' 1 and "Law of the Pampas." Commencing to-morrow '"My Man Godfrey" William Powell, Carole Loni-f bard. Clever, polished and delightful comedy is presented in the re j turn season of "My Man Godfrey.'" It is a very amusing film that Challenges comparison with any comedy 'that has been shown.