STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 September 1940, Page 2

STATE THEATRE

| “THEY CAME BY NIGHT." Thrills, mystery, comedy and romance are deftly blended into grand entertainment in “They Came By Night,” the exciting new mystery hit, starring Will Fyffe, which will be shown at the State Theatre tonight. Things begin happening fast when Fyffe, as a canny Scot, gets mixed up with an amazing crime ring, steals from the crooks when they make a haul and joins the gang when they plan their biggest job! Fyffe, who recently scored in “To The Victor” and “Rulers of the Sea,” gives his grandest performance to date in this amazing story. He’ll keep patrons gasping between chuckles and baffled too, wondering whether he’s a thief, using his canny Scotch brain to steal from super-crooks or whether he’s a dupe caught in the clutches of the most amazing crime ring any human ever got tangled up with. It would be unfair to divulge the various developments of the plot, but it boasts a most surprising climax. Phyllis Calvert and Anthony Hulme supply the romantic interest in this film, while John Glyn Jones also scores in an unforgettable comedy “drunk” scene. “They Came By Night” is a mystery story different to the usual run and is a picture well worth seeing. “SWORD OF HONOUR.” The associate picture is “Sword of Honour,” which is the most ambitious military picture ever turned out of a British studio. It was* produced with the entire co-operation of the War Office and the Military Authorities. Its authentic and thrilling entertainment is ensured by both story and artists. Geoffrey Toone, Sally Gray and Dorothy Dickson are starred and supported by featured players such as Donald Gray and Wally Patch. The location is th 6 Royal Military College at Sandhurst, and every phase of the training and commissioning of the officers is faithfully and accurately shown.