STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 March 1940, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

‘■THE LION HAS WINGS.” London Films’ "The Lion Has Wings," showing at the State Theatre tonight, is Alexander Korda's first great Government-sponsored production, and tells the story of how Britain gradually awoke to the menace of Hitlerism, the threat to the life and liberties of all Europe which the German war machine proclaimed. Produced with the co-operation of the Royal Air Force, it tells of the swift and efficient transformation of a nation devoted to the pursuits of peace into a people mightily armed to resist aggression. It contrasts in a sequence of fascinating shots the spirit of the British Empire, devoted to sport, seeking education, concerned with progress, with the spirit of Nazi Germany, drilling, marching, organising, preparing day and night for one purpose and one purpose only—war! The first episodes of the war are brilliantly reconstructed, including actual shots of the daring raid on Kiel, and featuring the men who carried out the raid. The whole film reflects the power and confidence of our people, and the certainty of ultimate victory. Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson. Flora Robson and June Duprez contribute memorable performances. "The Lion Has Wings” is a United Artists release, and its great record throughout New Zealand stamps it as one of the most memorable screen releases brought to this country.