STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 July 1940, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

DUNKIRK EVACUATION. A thrilling epic of the war, the evacuation of Dunkirk, will be presented at the State Theatre tonight. It is a picture startling in its realism and presents the evacuation in all its vividness. While German planes maintained ceaseless fire upon the French coastal ports, British and Allied troops were evacuated from Dunkirk. Ships of every description assisted in the evacuation and many of the smaller ships are seen as they are sent to their, destruction. An unusual sight is the sea absolutely dotted with boats. Then come shots of troops waiting to be picked up by the boats and many of the men wading out to their waists in water in order to be taken aboard. Troops are seen in a calm and efficient way lined up for the evacuation and then on the British side of the Channel R.A.F. fighter planes take ofi to keep enemy bombers at bay. By sea and rail the English Force is seen returning to London and being re-clothed and fed. As a finale, Mr Ernest Bevin, the English Minister of Labour, urges the need to increase production of all war materials and in a short but telling appeal delivers a call to “Produce for Victory.” Mr J. Ross, of-Masterton, son of Mr and Mrs C. C. Ross, took part in the evacuation work. There will be two other features presented, one, “Bullet Code,’ stalling George O'Brien, and the other “Young as You Feel.” The former is a stirring drama of the wild- west, introducing something out of the ordinary with George O’Brien in a part which suits him admirably. “Young as You Feel provides excellent entertainment in every respect and is considered to be the best comedy yet produced by the Jones Family. The Dunkirk evacuation film will be screened at 8.45 p.m. Patrons are advised to book as a crowded house is expected.