ENTERTAINMENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 3, 15 October 1940, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ST. JAMES THEATRE. That powerful drama of life to-day—-the picture that is making the world sit up and think—will be presented again to-night and finally on Wednesday night. It is “Damaged Goods,” Upton Sinclair’s brilliant brand new talking screen adaptation of Eugene Brieux’ famous play of the same name. “Damaged Goods” is sensational, hut it is the sensationalism that has its purpose—to instruct the mind through the emotions. To uphold' virtue, not to destroy it. Frankly, and with action and daring dialogue that leaves no room for doubt, “Damaged Goods” recounts the illuminating story of a young man who, a fortnight before his marriage to a beautiful girl he dearly loves, falls victim to the “Scarlet Scourge” which claims the health and happiness of one in every ten persons. How this ambitious husband-to-be disdains the professional advice of ethical specialists and, lulled by the apathetic attitude of a “quack” doctor, marries, to become the father of a child infected before it is born, is an impelling major theme, a real life drama alive with screen possibilities, all of which Messrs Brieux and Sinclair have employed in this powerful picturisation of the famous play.

ST. ANDREW’S SPRING FAIR. Arrangements have been finalised for the annual spring /air l of the Sit. Andirew’s Presbyterian Church, and it promises to be as successful as in past years. The fair will take place on Friday in the, morning anld afternoon. Many stalls have been organised and useful articles will be for sale. Afternoon tea and refreshments will be available, Admission is free.