REGENT THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 June 1940, Page 2

REGENT THEATRE

“COME ON GEORGE.” George Formby’s new comedy, “Come On, George” is coming to the Regent Theatre tonight. Press reviewers are unanimous in their declaration that this is the funniest-film even George has made, a real laughter tonic for these troublous times. “Come On, George” is a horse-racing comedy. George Formby and Beryl (Mrs Formby) are still the hardest working pair in the entertainment world. If anything, the coming of war has made this very popular Lancashire couple more busy than ever. When war was declared, they were in their favourite locality, Blackpool, appearing in a 16-week engagement. After a temporary shutdown, the show resumed and when it had finished, George and Beryl began to concentrate on giving the troops some free shows. This has kept them busy until now—and busy is the operative word, for the boys in their camps can’t have enough of them. Here is an example: One recent weekend they were due to appear in a military camp “somewhere in England.” The local hall, taken for the purpose, holds 100 people. Four times that number applied for seats when they heard that the Formbys were coming. The authorities wrinkled their brows over the problem until George came forward with a solution by putting on four separate shows An outstanding array of featurettes make up the first half. Of absorbing interest is a brilliant study of air training entitled “Raising Air Fighters” showing how the brilliant heroes of the R.A.F. are fitted for their great roles. A Bathe Pictorial shows all that’s best in English variety, a very interesting study of famous paintings and the latest Air Mail News complete a wonderful evening’s entertainment. “ESCAPE FROM YESTERDAY.” The programme on Tuesday will be headed by “Escape From Yesterday,” with Akim Tamiroff, Frances Farmer and Leif Erickson in a thrilling story of a man who broke all the laws of the land but shattered himself when he tried to break the laws of love. Tamiroff gives a superb performance as a wild Cossack. Splendid featurettes will include the latest Air- Mail News, a beautiful scenic, a music gem and a cartoon.