STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 February 1940, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

“THE REAL GLORY.” The demand to see the outstanding picture at the State Theatre, “The Real Glory,” has been so great that in response to requests the management has decided to extend the season till tonight, when a last opportunity will be given, to see a realistic picture which has packed the theatre. A DOUBLE PROGRAMME.

Tomorrow there will be shown at the State Theatre a double programme, “The Mind of Mr Reeder” and “Frontier Marshal.” Although Edgar Wallace wrote an eminently successful series of detective stories in which the central character was a lovable old gentleman, J. G. Reeder by name, none of these has previously been filmed. This omission has now been made good, and G-B-D are releasing the "The Mind of Mr Reeder,” which will be the second feature on the programme. Will Fyffe, in the title rple, has the support of Kay Walsh as his pretty little secretary, George Curzon, John Warwick and Chili Bouchier, and a cast of well-known names and experienced players. As it is to be anticipated with an Edgar Wallace story of Scotland Yard, the narrative deals with murder, counterfeiters, and general gang warfare, with Mr Reeder all the time, of course, sipping hot milk in front of the fire each night, rounding up a gang of international forgers, and eventually settling scores with the murderer of his young colleague. All who are looking for a blend of thrilling detective drama and human comedy can be recommended to see the picture —the combination of Edgar Wallace and Will Fyffe ensures that the popular taste is well catered for.

The other attraction, “Frontier Marshal,” tells a thrilling story of the wild west, when Wyatt Earp, Doc Maddison, Bill Hicock, Bill Tighlman, and Bat Masterson were noted marshals who dealt effectively with the criminal element. The leading roles are in the hands of Ralph Scott, Nancy Kelly, Cesar Romero, Binnie Earnes and Tohn Carradine.