AMUSEMENTS

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 192, 9 June 1939, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

“BULLDOG DRUMMOND IN AFRICA” * - ; 4 t — : * . Right in line with the present difficulties over international spy rings is the latest “Bulldog Drummond” mystery film, “Bulldog Drummond In Africa,” which screens Saturday, at the Regent Theatre! With the theft of .military' secrets as its central theme, the picture shows the length to which determined spies will go to carry out their plans. They include the kidnapping of “Colonel .Nielson,” the headl of Scotland Yard, and his removal from his Elnglish-country estate to the Moroccan hill, country, the posing of one spy as a) British diplo matic official, the bombing of an airplane attempting, to rescue “-Nielson” and, finally, the use of medieval tortures. to; extr a<*tsecret-s from unwill- > ing victims, Jofiji Howard, appearing as “Bulldog ‘-“Drummond” for the fourth time,*. Wilt be seen in the title roles Newcomers, to the “Drummond” cast include lovely Heather Angel, tlie 'li’iaglish star, who has the role of “Phyllis Clavering,” 1 H. B. Warner, cast- as the head of Scotland Yard and J'. Carrol Naish, who plays the leader of the spy ring/ - • / “THE! MYSTEIRIO'US RIDER” A masked horseman who v .commits bold robberies and donates tlie proceeds, to the poor,, wJjq becomes jfisf most feared figure in the West without ever hurting an honest, jnaa. and' * •. ~ v ■ .. r"v . T*V S^*^C . who saygsi ol' "a- oeautifu: young" .-.grifiVfrom rustlers without revealing’ liis identity, forms the rocentral character in Para mount’s' “Till© Mysterious Rider,” Zone Grey’s thrilling story of the mitamed''cattle country which screen s iSaiurcar to the Regent Theatre, Doug ass Dumbrilie plays thd Strange rider who steps his wanderings.. Jong ei ougli to secure the happiness of a daughter who does ’ not know ship), and to avenge the twenty-year old murder of his closest friend. NEDDO’S 1.Z.8. CONCERT PARTY u-j'r I'.--- . Next Thursday should be amusement lovers “Red Letter” Night, when “Neddo” and his specially selected! Company of Radio Favourites make their initial bow to Opotiki’ audiences at file Regent Hall, j it will serve to introduce Artists who have been heard and not seen, and will include “Neddo” himself, who needs no introduction as an entertainer. “Rocko” Neddo’s Nuisance (and very aptly named too) as he makes the popular 1.Z.8. Artist the butt oi most of his jokes, and) it is said that most of tlie time “Neddo” docs not know what is coming next. Another artist with whom Radio Fans are au fait is Colin Haw “The Roster Man” who sings while he c-rows. “Pepeye” (Norman Lewin’ is sure to be a prime favourite with both old and young). “Pixie” with her clever violin specialties, Edna Vane’s Glorious .Soprano Voice, Don Hunter’s interpretation of “Bobby Breen”, Pattie Mt-Minn the brilliant tap dancer, and “Tui” with her piano specialties all go to make a really worth-while entertainment. ‘Jibe season is for definitely one night only, the box plan is at De Luxe Theatre, where 3s and 2s rev serrations may be> made. Children are of course hall price.