STATE THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 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 Huhne 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. 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 the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, and every phase of the training and commissioning of the officers is faithfully and accurately shown. “SWANEE RIVER." The brilliantly presented picture. "Swanee River,” which has broken theatre records in New Zealand, will be presented on Friday night. It portrays the tragic life of Stephen Foster, and the leading roles will be taken by Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds and Al Jolson. All the favourite negro songs, including “The Old Folks at Home,” “My Old Kentucky Home.” and “Old Black Joe,” will be sung by the great Hall Johnson choir. The box plan is already filling for this outstanding picture treat.