AMUSEMENTS

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 120, 9 December 1938, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

“PARNELL” Clark Gable and Myron l.ny a-ttain new heights inf artistry together in “Parnell.” a drama suggested by Ilic career of Charles Stewart Parnell, “Uncrowned King of Ireland.” which opens at the' De Luxe Theatre Hntur-da-v.

Altbougb it is primarily; a narrative of Ireland, “Parnell’’ is actually international ill its scope, for it is tbo account of a courageous man who. surrendered fame and fortune .uni no we'.’ for tin* woman be loved, •folio. Staid, one of tin* screen’s most distinguished directors. followed history wiiu a carcliil eye and reproduced ilie colour and the beauty of the people and their times with rare skill and power. Gabl<\ as Parnell. unquestir mi bly plays the most, impressive role ol Ids brilliant career and Miss Lov, as Katie O’Shea, reveals her remarkable talent as an emotional actress in contrast to her recent comedy roles.

Edna May Oliver. Billie Burke, Alan Marshall, Edmund Gwnin, Donald Crisp. Berlmi Churchill. Donald Aleck and others have prominent rules and in addition there is a large group of native Irish men, and* women who provide realistic atmosphere. The story begins in America with the departure of I’arnell I'er .Ireland, where be became- the “Uncrowned King,” and the- first man ever fo unite this Mli members ol the Irish Party. Tlu* love affair between I’nrncll and Katie O'Shea, tin* scandal n| the divorce which wrecked bis political career, and I lie intervening episodes ol a spectacular romance an* vividly presented in a; picture which will rate as one of the finest ol Ibe year.

“flight to nowhere” Adventure and excitement in the trackless jungles of the upper Amazon River highlight Jack Holt’s latest Columbia drama, “I* light Into Nowhere,” which comes to the De l.uxe Theatre Saturday. The story of a headstrong, irresponsible air pilot who crashes in unexplored South America, through his own carelessness, “.Flight Into Nowhere” narrates the difficulties endured, by a rescuing expedition, the horrors of being held captive by headhunters, ami the love duel between two girls, one a beautiful white woman and the other the.proud daughter ol a forgotten Inca tribe. Jack Holt is starred in this tale of two-listed adventure as the superintendent of a trans-continental airline. Beautiful Jasqucdine Wells is his leading laciy and Dick Purcell has the leading juvenile role, that of the ace whose stubborn carelessness sends Holt into the South American voids. James Burke, noted screen comedian. plays the part ol Holt’s pal who is always getting, into trouble with members of the lair sex. Karen Sorrell, as the beautiful native girl liana, adds extra romance to an exciting story. Such outstanding actors as Howard Hickman, Julian Rivero. Ward Bond and Hal Taliaferro are

seen in the supporting east. The picture was directed by Lewis 1). Collins from the screen play by Jefferson Parker and Gordon Rigby.