COMING ATTRACTIONS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 January 1940, Page 3

COMING ATTRACTIONS

STATE THEATRE. FRIDAY, January 12:—Another Happy New Year Hit with the star of “Bachelor Mother,” Ginger Rogers, acknowledged the most versatile actress ; of Hollywood, ip “Fifth Avenue Girl,” a scintillating comedy by R.K.O. Radio. The supporting players include Walter Connolly, Varree Teasdale, James Ellison, Tim Holt. Included in the superb State Featurettes is the latest “March of Time,” entitled “War. Peace and Propaganda,” a vital and eagerly awaited subject which should not be missed by anyone. Also screening is Walt Disney’s new cartoon “Donald’s Cousin Gus.” TUESDAY, January 16: —A true and amazing drama of ten twisted lives, seeking an escape from fate, fighting for a chance to live—“ The Escape,” starring Kane Richmond, Amanda Duff, June Gale. Also screening, a human and hilarious romance, “Stop, Look and Love.” Amongst the State's line-up of coming films are the following preeminent attractions: —“The Lion Has Wings”; “Stanley and Livingstone”; “Nurse Edith Cavell"; “The Rains Came”; “The Real Glory.” COSY THEATRE. TOMORROW:—“Pride of the West” — You will thrill with Hopalong Cassidy and his saddle pals. Featuring William (“Hopalong”) Boyd, Windy Hayes and Russell Hayden. “King of Alcatraz” (for tingling excitement and thrills), starring Robert Preston, J. Carroll Naish, Gail Patrick, Lloyd Nolan, Harry Carey and Anthony Quinn. Also Episode 13 of the “Lone Ranger." Commencing at Saturday Matinee another thrilling serial. “Scout to the Rescue,” starring Jackie Cooper. TUESDAY, January 16. Wednesday January 17, Thursday, January 18:— “China Seas” (in view of war conditions in Chinese waters this is a timely screening of M.G.M.’s powerful sea story). Clark Gable, Jean * Harlow. 'Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, "'Robert Benchley and Rosalind Russell, are seen at their best. “The Perfect Gentleman” (a human comedy bubbling with laughs from start to finish). Starring Frank Morgan, Cicely Courteneidge and Una O’Connor. JANUARY 19—22:—“The Amazing Dr Clitterhouse.” Ed. G. Robinson's greatest role since “The Confessions of a Nazi Spy.” Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, Claire Trevor, Allen Jenkins. Gale'Page and Donald Crisp are in the picture. "Star of the Circus” (Passion, drama and romance under the Big-Top) starring Otto Kruger. Gertrude Michael and John Clements. REGENT THEATRE. January 13, 16, 17 and 18: —“Tarzan Finds a Son,” featuring Johnny Weismuller, Maureen O'Sullivan and the amazing 5-year-old athlete John Sheffield. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ■ have produced in this the most amazingly thrilling and sensational adventures of all the brilliant "Tarzan” series. A wonderful picture, three years in the making. Outstanding supports. JANUARY 15:—There will be no screening on this date as the theatre has been booked by the J. C. Wil-

liamson Dramatic Company for their performance with “I Killed the Count.” FRIDAY, January 19—24:—“First Love,” the latest and greatest production starring the screen’s loveliest songbird and refreshing personality, Deanna Durbin, and a grand cast. Now come to maturity Deanna enjoys her first romance. A really delightful story with the star giving a thrilling rendition of “One Fine Day from “Madam Butterfly.” Showing in its fourth week in both Wellington and Auckland. COMING Regent Attractions: —“Goodbye Mr Chips” (Robt Donat), the most appealingly beautiful picture the screen has ever known. "The Hardy’s Ride High" (unquestionably the most brilliant of this delightful series). “The Ware Case” (Clive Brook makes a welcome re-appear-ance in this sensational stage success). “Jamaica Inn” (Charles Laughton in the play that ran for three years in London and providing the great actor with his most powerful characterisation).