AMUSEMENTS

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 84, 14 September 1938, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

»■ “THE BARRIER”

A story by Rex Beach combining the roaring gold-rush days of .1898 xu Alaska with a beautiful love, story of tlie North Woods! That’s the combination that makes Paramount’s “The Barrier,” which opens Thursday at. the De Luxe Theatre, an unforgettable picture!

The forbidden love of a young army officer for a half-breed Alaskan girl is the theme of “The Barrier” m which Leo Carrillo is seen as a FreneiiCanadiah trapper, Jean .Parker as a young girl of wild Alaska, and Karnes Thlison a.s a young lieutenant of tlie United States Army. The cast includes, beside the three named, Otto Kruger, Robert Barrat, Andy Clyde, Sara Haden, J. M. Kerriman and Ad- . dison Richards. Glorious outdoor photography combines with breathless action scenes to make “The Barrier” an absorbing - picture. It. is one of the most ambitious productions ever made by Harry Sherman, famous producer of outdoor films; and was directed by Lcs Eelander.

“CREDO”

“Credo” which screens fit the Do Luxe Theatre Thursday and Friday is the official and authentic film covering the whole of tlie N.Z. Catholic Centenary celebrations at Auckland, including :the following outstanding functions: The famous play “Credo.” —the special Mass at St- Patrick’s Cathedral—the special Mass at "Western Springs Stadium, for men, for women and for children—the Totara Point Hokianga Celebrations—the Eei/uera Garden Party—the speeches by the various Archbishops and the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Mr. Sav- •'* . age. A most impressive film... .colourful .... spectacular .... unforgettable.