STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 December 1939, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

“OLD BONES OF THE RIVER.” “Old Bones of the River,” a film based on stories by Edgar Wallace depicting life among West African natives and the efforts of an enthusiastic professor to teach them to raise their standard of living will be shown tonight at the State Theatre. The star is Will «Hay (the professor) and he is responsible for one of the best performances of his career. His arrival in Africa coincides with the departure of his nephew, Commissioner Sanders, for England, who has left his second in command, Captain Hamilton (Jack Livesey) in charge. Disembarking from the same boat as the professor is M‘Bapi, crafty brother of the faithful tribal chief, Bosambo, who is returning to his native land with a gin-distiller which he gets past the customs by planting it among the luggage of the unsuspecting professor. M’Bapi intends to drive the natives to drink and incite them to rebellion against the English, in order that he may get control of the rich mining districts in which the country abounds. It is a picture that will make an immediate appeal to picture patrons as it has many outstanding qualities to recommend. it. It is a spectacular fun feast. The associate feature, “Mr Motto Takes a Vacation,” is a film packed with action and mystery. There is an excellent supporting programme including the latest Fox Australian and International News.