The Theatres

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 97, 28 August 1942, Page 4

The Theatres

REGENT "The Sea Wolf," with Edward G. Robinson, Ida Lupiiio and John Garfield in the starring roles. .The film is based on the world-famous novel by Jack London, which has been a best-seller ever since its publication in the early 1900's, and' is an action-filled, tale of life aboard the hell-ship "Ghost," captained by the dreaded Wolf Larsen. Mdchael Curiz dirtected the production from Robert. Ro>ssen's adaptation of the novel.

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The excitement of the prizefight ring and a murder plot to hijack a million dollars* worth of black gold oil, combine to give "Treat 'Em Rough," which opens at the Grand Theatre to-day, 60 minutes of surefire action drama. Eddie Albert stars in a well-fashioned role. The twofisted characterisation is just the sort, of thing that has made him a favourite with John Customer since Eddie made hiis first click in "'Brother Rat" several years ago. THRILLER ON SCREEN I A thrilling mystery film that will send chills up and. down your spine will open at. the Grand Theatre today. The picture, called "The Case of the Black Parrot,'" is the exciting story of the search for a dangerous international criminal who has successfully out-smarted the police of two continents.