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Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 August 1939, Page 11

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OUTSTANDING RELEASES DELIGHTFUL THEATRE FARE.

“ ALTHOUGH we were able to offer xl some outstanding attractions during the winter months, the entertainment fare for September is really better,” said Mr L. R. Leary, manager of the State Theatre today. "Our attractions come from such major producers as 20th Century-Fox, Gaumont-British (makers of ‘Pygmalion,’ ‘The Mikado,’ Owd Bob,’ etc.), United Artists and R.K.0.-Radio Pictures, so theatregoers can really be assured of splendid entertainment to follow.” Mr Leary said that the first on his theatre’s list of coming attractions was “Stage Coach," an epic of pioneering days produced by Walter Wanger. It was not a mere “western" but rather the story of early passenger and mail transportation in U.S.A. “Stage Coach" has played long seasons in other centres and he could assure readers that it was a fine film definitely worth seeing. “Rose of Washington Square" was to open at the State shortly. This was a famous musical picture and brought back to the screen that extraordinary singing star, Al Jolson. In essence. “Rose of Washington Square” was similar to “Alexander’s Ragtime Band" and was one of the really big films by 20th Century-Fox. Followers of Laurel and Hardy would look forward to seeing Hardy without Laurel. In “Elephants Never Forget,” the fat comedian played with Harry Langdon as a result of the split between the two former partners. The new partnership was a rather screamingly funny combination. Picturised from Conan Doyle’s famous story, “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” a remarkable success by 20th Century-Fox. would be shown later in the mdnth. Almost everybody knew that story and Mr Leary could only say that the picture lost nothing of the dramatic appeal of Conan Doyle's work. “But,” said Mr Leary, “the climax of our screen fare for September comes with ‘Wuthering Heights,’ from Emily Bronte’s gloomy but brilliant story. Everywhere ‘Wuthering Heights’ has proved a tremendous success. It is one of those pictures which, like ‘Pygmalion,’ is not only entertainment but also classic education. In this immortal story of Heathcliff and Cathay, Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon gave amazing characterisations well supported by David Niven. “Do watch for ‘Wuthering Heights,’ ” said Mr Leary. “Every theatregoer will enjoy the powerful portrayal of Miss Bronte’s classic novel.

“These are but a few of the features on the State’s list for the spring season,” concluded the manager. “Patrons can have all this brilliant entertainment in the comfort of the State atmosphere. At the State it is always cosy and warm in cold weather but cool and comfortable in the hottest of summer days or nights.”