KING’S THEATRE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20115, 8 December 1939, Page 5

KING’S THEATRE

“THE SAINT IN LONDON” AND “THE REFUGEE” How a daring modern Robin Hood, sworn to war on crime as his life's work, rounds up a band of international crooks, prevents the perpetration of a scandalous currency fraud and clears himself of a false murder charge forms the exciting background for "The Saint in London,” a mystery thriller commencing at the King’s Theatre to-day. The third of Leslie Charteris’ widely popular “Saint” stories to be adapted to- the screen by R.K.O. Radio, the picture was filmed against the authentic locale of the British capital, with George Sanders featured for the second time in the role of the colourful hero. Sally Gray, a lovely blonde British star, has the top feminine ,role. The story and development used so successfully in the presentation of "The Saint in New York” and "The Saint Strikes Back” is again employed with effect in. the telling of the' lone-wolf avenger’s battle against a desperate criminal organisation. Fresli from his exploits in America, “the Saint” is invited by the British Secret Service to interrupt a notorious gang of criminals engaged in a scheme to defraud a foreign government of vast sums of currency. His adroit methods soon give him nil insight into the gang’s personnel. but his early successes are balked when he is “framed"on a false murder charge. When his young and beautiful female accomplice is kidnapped by the criminals, “The Saint’s” task becomes even more complicated, but he finally beats the crooks. An exceptionally fine supporting programme includes the sensational “March of Time’’ entitled “The Refugee.”- This is the film that caused world wide controversy, resulting in its being banned in most countries of Europe. A Walt Disney cartoon, Donald Duck in “Hockey Champ”; “Arcade Variety,” musical; “Sea of Strife," Mediterranean; Overseas News and “Fox-Aussie News.” Early application for seats is advised by the management.

SONG AND DANCE RECITAL The comments and congratulations received by Miss Bobbie Scott, A.R.A.D. (Ele.lut.), London, on the beautiful photographs of her pupils of the Poverty Bay Academy of Dancing now on display in Gisborne shops give some idea of the way the public is looking forward to the original and artistically arranged programme to be presented in the Opera House on December 11. A highlight will be the demonstration of a modern European ballet. Children should delight in the item, the “Enchanted Toy Shop,” in which Christmas toys come to life and dance. Elocutionary items will he rendered by the popular Lee brothers. Attractive prices arc being charged. The booking is at Chrisp’s music shop. Mr. Henri dc Lisac’s orchestra will provide the music.