AMUSEMENTS

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXV, Issue 12358, 23 June 1937, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

The Regent

Crowded houses greeted the first sereenings at the Begent Theatre yesterday of the Coronation film which screens finally to-night. The opening scenes of the film feature the progress of the lengthy procession from Buckingham Palace to the Abbey and then passes on to the actual aeremony in that hallowed building. Thu impressive Abbey scenes show the actual drowning of their Majesties and a very complete representation of the entire ceremony. The Archbishop of Canterbury is iieaijd administering the Oath, the responses of the King being made in a firm, clear voice. The swelling notes of the organ, the voices of the choir, the fanfare of trumpets and the responses of the Peers are all ‘clearly and’ faithfully recorded and a vivid impression of the solemn majesty and dignity of the service is conveyed to the audience. The return to the Palace, through streets packed with vast throngs of cheering people, is followed by an intimate glimpse of the Koyal Family standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and acknowledging the homage of the people. Throughout the film (he commentator, who is remarkable for his pleasing English diction explains at great length the signilicance attached to every action in the ceremony, describing in minute detail the robes worn by the Peers and others and the history of the Orb, Sceptre,.and other articles conmeeted with the actual coronation. Also screening on this programme is “More Than a Secretary," Columbia’s romantic comedy-drama of a shy beauty and her bran-fed boss, starring .lean Arthur and George Brent.. In the supporting east are such favourites as Lionel Slander, Unth Donnelly, lleginald Denny, Dorothea Kent, Charles Million and others. The picture was directed by Alfred E. Green. ".More than a Secretary” tells of the exploits of a bespectacled, prim pro--prieD-ess of a business school, who is forced to take a position as private secretary to the editor of a health magazine, a violent health addict. What happens when the two undergo a mutual humanising treatment provides the comedy theme on which the amusing situations and sprightly dialogue are based. Town Hall An actionful, dramatic portrayal of a inan's light to regain his lormcr position •of wealth and power, accomplished through his love for a girl whose life he is intimately called upon to save when she is accused of murder, provides the exciting theme of Columbia's new drama, "The Final Hour,” which opened for a tine, dav season at the Town Hall yesterday. Heading the cast are Kalph Bellamy, and Marguerite Churchill. D. Boss Lederman directed. The second picture screening on this programme is "Sworn Enemy ’ a thrilling action picture of the war against crime, in America. Boland Voting, Florence Bice and Lewis Stone head the outstanding cast.