STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 August 1939, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

THE NEAREST THING TO HEAVEN.”

The large audience at the State Theatre on Saturday night were entertained to their hearts content by one of the most outstanding pictures of the year—“ The Nearest Thing to Heaven” —brilliantly acted by one of the finest casts ever seen on the screen. The audience were enthusiastic over this excellent bill of fare which immediately made a heart appeal. There were many thrilling scenes calling for powerful acting which saw Irene Dunne rise to great heights, adding to her worldwide reputation as an outstanding emotional actress capable of interpreting a part in that manner which an audience appreciates. She scored a brilliant triumph in a brilliant picture. Charles Boyer gave a magnificent portrayal of a very difficult character. Local interest in the picture was created by the appearance of Maurice Moscovitch, who many years ago on the stage took New Zealand by storm and who appeared in the old Masterton Opera House in the leading characters in “The Outsider,” “The Ringer” and “The Terror.” He gives a masterful presentation in “The Nearest Thing to Heaven,” which is a picture that can be thoroughly recommended and should not be missed by cinema patrons. The strong supporting programme is headed by a particularly fine Walt Disney specialty, “Ferdinand the Bull.” “KING OF THE TURF.” Tomorrow night the sensational romantic drama, "King of the Turf,” will be shown at the State Theatre. “King’ of the Turf,” not only stars Adolphe Menjou in one of his most important roles to date but also introduces a young newcomer, Roger Daniel, whose great performance indicates that a new star has been born. "King of the Turf” is a story teeming with action and movement and colour. Its background is the exciting world of racing fans and gambling tables. Its characters come from all strata of society, its story is rich in drama and comedy, humour and pathos. Forceful direction, brilliant photography, gorgeous background scenes and honest-to-goodness horse races fill the spectator with breath-taking suspense and provide a thrilling evening.