The Theatres
REGENT Two screenings to-day, "In Name Only." Commencing to-morrow, "The Beachcomber" Charles Laughton, Elsa Laneliester, Robert Newton. "The Beachcomber" marks the highest point in the 'distinguished career of the great screen star, Charles Laughton. Based on W. Somerset Maughain's comedy of the South Seas, the picture casts Laughton in the role of Ted," a unique and interesting characterisation Avhich he handles Avith all the adroitness and finish Avhich he lent to the parts of Captain "Mutiny on the Bounty," and the name part in "Ruggles of Red Cap," GRAND "One Ho.ur fo LiA'e" Charles Biekford, Doris Nolan, John Litel, Paul Guilfoylc. Dynamite drama blasted from the sinister adventures and strange romance of a racket-run city. Their eyes saw deatli strike, terror closed their lips. "Hidden PoAA r er" Jiick Holt, Gertrude Michael. Dickie Mocre. A good drama avcll acted and avcll produced is th-r most popular type on the screen to-day. •
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 231, 30 October 1940, Page 8
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153The Theatres Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 231, 30 October 1940, Page 8
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