AMUSEMENTS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20070, 17 October 1939, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

REGENT THEATRE “VALLEY OF THE GIANTS” AND AIR MAIL PICTURES OF THE SIEGFRIED LINE “The Valley of the Giants,” from Peter B. Kync's famous novel, is now screening to packed houses at the Regent Theatre. It is filmed in the heart of the redwood country of California, and is one of those subjects Technicolour experts must dream about. The story of a struggle to save the giant sequoias from the depredations of an organised gang of timber thieves. It abounds in colourful action, thrilling fist-fights, and splendid scenes of the tall timber , country, where the sequoia, the oldest living thing on earth, is still preserved. A lumber war which cul : minat.es in the defeat of the gang is a highlight of the picture. Wayne Morris heads the winning side, and Charles Bickford is leader of the gang which having "bought" the required number of lawyers and land officials, has everything but justice on its side. Also screening, of particular interest is “Germany’s Siegfried Line.” This film shows the details of this line of fortifications, which the Allied troops are now attacking. —Friday: Myrna Loy and, Robert Taylor in “Lucky Night”— Robert Taylor and Myrna Loy, these are the two great stars who appear together in the romantic comedy, “Lucky Night.” which on Friday is scheduled to begin a Gisborne season at the Regent Theatre. There is a novel plot in this picture, which .seems to have been made to order for the leading characters. Taylor is said to lean more to the comedy side of acting than he has done before. The story opens when Cora Jordan (Miss Loy), a society girl, leaves home, tired of her life. She meets a down-and-out playboy. played by Taylor, and they have dinner together. Then the find out that neither can pay the bill. Taylor puts his last nickel in a slot machine and wins a jackpot. From this point lady luck is definitely with them. They capture a gangster who jumps on to the running board of their car and get, a thousand dollars reward. When they wake up they find themselves married. Supporting players in “Lucky Night” include Henry O'Neill, Joseph Allen, Douglas Frowley and Charles Lane. The plot is an unusual one and the dialogue sparkles throughout. Norman Taurog directed, so smooth production is assured.